WHO Stands by Its Numbers on Malaria Deaths
World Health Organization disputes new study that claims nearly twice as many people are dying of malaria than current estimates Fri, 3 Feb 2012 17:31:16 GMT
Study: Food Production Must Double in 30 Years
UN says reaching goal will require major increases in intensive, high-efficiency livestock operations for both meat, dairy Wed, 1 Feb 2012 21:08:40 GMT
The LA County coroner’s office has completed it’s investigation into the December 20th death of actress Brittany Murphy. Officials have ruled her death as accidental as a result of community acquired pneumonia complicated by an iron deficiency anemia and multiple drug intoxication.
The LA County coroner’s office has completed it’s investigation into the December 20th death of actress Brittany Murphy.
This Sunday, millions of people will join together to watch the 44th Super Bowl featuring the first ever appearance at the championship game for the New Orleans Saints against the two-time champion Indianapolis Colts. The average household will bring 17 people together on the day of the event, so staying safe and healthy should be just as much of a priority as having fun
This Sunday, millions of people will join together to watch the 44th Super Bowl featuring the first ever appearance at the championship game for the New Orleans Saints against the two-time champion In
Botox®, the neurotoxin that is best known for its ability to temporarily erase wrinkles and frown lines, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for medical purposes more than a decade before it was approved for cosmetic reasons (Botox® Cosmetic).
Botox®, the neurotoxin that is best known for its ability to temporarily erase wrinkles and frown lines, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for medical purposes more than a decade
Many people are feeling out of joint as the City Council in LA approved an ordinance on Tuesday that would close down most of the 1,000 medical marijuana dispensaries making the use of marijuana in the remaining outlets illegal.
The LA City Council approved an ordinance on Tuesday that would close down most of the 1,000 medical marijuana dispensaries making the use of marijuana in the remaining outlets illegal.
Too Few American Adults Getting Needed Vaccinations: CDC
Title: Too Few American Adults Getting Needed Vaccinations: CDC Category: Health News Created: 2/2/2012 4:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 2/3/2012 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PDT
Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression?
Title: Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression? Category: Health News Created: 2/3/2012 10:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 2/3/2012 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PDT
Sex and the Elderly: STD Risk Often Ignored
Title: Sex and the Elderly: STD Risk Often Ignored Category: Health News Created: 2/3/2012 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 2/3/2012 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PDT
New Heart Failure Risks: Fractures and Memory Problems
Title: New Heart Failure Risks: Fractures and Memory Problems Category: Health News Created: 2/3/2012 11:01:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 2/3/2012 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PDT
Vitamin D relieves joint pain, muscle pain from breast cancer medication
WUSTL.edu – High-dose vitamin D relieves joint pain and muscle pain for many breast cancer patients taking estrogen-lowering drugs, according to a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The medications, known as aromatase inhibitors, are commonly prescribed to shrink breast tumors fueled by the hormone estrogen and help prevent cancer [...] Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:38:40 +0000
Vitamin D intake recommendations in new clinical practice guideline
Endo-society.org – The Endocrine Society recently released “Evaluation, Treatment, and Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline.” The clinical practice guideline (CPG) is published in the July 2011 issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), a publication of The Endocrine Society. The major source of vitamin D for [...] Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:34:41 +0000
Yo-yo dieting may improve metabolism and lifespan
Ohio.edu – Yo-yo dieters may be healthier and live longer than those who stay obese, according to a new Ohio University animal study. Mice that switched between a high-fat and low-fat diet every four weeks during their approximate two-year lifespan lived about 25 percent longer and had better blood glucose levels than obese animals that [...] Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:05:59 +0000
Vitamin D deficiency linked to muscle injuries in NFL football players
Sportsmed.org – Vitamin D deficiency has been known to cause an assortment of health problems, and a recent study suggests that lack of vitamin D might also increase the chance of muscle injuries in athletes, specifically NFL football players. The study was presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in [...] Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:37:28 +0000
Higher vitamin D levels improve bone density drug response 700 percent
HSS.edu – Vitamin D levels should be maintained above the limits recently recommended by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in order to fully optimize a drug therapy for osteoporosis and low bone mineral density (BMD), according to a new study by researchers from Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. The findings were presented at [...] Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:33:37 +0000
Aarskog-Scott syndrome: A syndrome of wide spaced eyes (ocular hypertelorism), front-facing (anteverted) nostrils, a broad upper lip, a malformed ("saddle-bag") scrotum, and laxity of the ligaments resulting in bending back of the knees (genu recurvatum), flat feet, and overly extensible fingers. There are X-linked and autosomal forms of the disease. The gene for the X-linked form has been mapped to chromosome band Xp11.21 and identified as the FGD1 gene.
The disease is named for DJ Aarskog (1928-) and CI Scott, Jr. (1934-), Norwegian and American pediatricians, who described it in 1970 and 1971. It is also known as Aarskog syndrome, faciodigitogenital dysplasia, and faciogenital dysplasia.
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Health bodies reject NHS reforms
Physiotherapist leaders have joined the Royal College of GPs in calling for the health bill in England to be scrapped, increasing pressure on the government. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:23:39 GMT
Malaria toll 'is twice as high'
The number of deaths worldwide from malaria has been underestimated, according to data published in the medical journal the Lancet. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:07:13 GMT
Weekend hospital admission fears
Research which suggests that patients are more likely to die in hospital if they are admitted at the weekend is backed up by a major study. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:37:17 GMT
Poison arrest nurse loses appeal
A nurse arrested and later freed over the poisoning deaths of patients at Stepping Hill Hospital loses an appeal against her sacking. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:32:55 GMT
Brains may be wired for addiction
Abnormalities in the brain may make some people more likely to become drug addicts, according to scientists. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:03:24 GMT
Researchers weigh methods to more accurately measure genome sequencing
Lost in the euphoria of the 2003 announcement that the human genome had been sequenced was a fundamental question: how can we be sure that an individual's genome has been read correctly? Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:44:28 EST
Latest illnesses point to raw milk's popularity
(AP) -- An outbreak of bacterial infections on the East Coast illustrates the popularity of raw, unpasteurized milk despite strong warnings from public health officials about the potential danger. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:12:15 EST
Why two new studies represent important breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease research
Two different research groups have independently made the same important discoveries on how Alzheimer's disease spreads in the brain. The groups' findings have the potential to give us a much more sophisticated understanding of what goes wrong in Alzheimer's disease and, more importantly, what can be done to prevent or repair damage in the brain. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:00:35 EST
Hearing metaphors activates brain regions involved in sensory experience
When a friend tells you she had a rough day, do you feel sandpaper under your fingers? The brain may be replaying sensory experiences to help understand common metaphors, new research suggests. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:59:06 EST
Option Remedies For Depression (Melinda U. Morales)
Levels of depression vary in men and women based on the form and severity. You genuinely have to know what type of sadness or mood swings you might be going by means of. In determining this, you might need to seek methods of dealing with the terrible downs of feeling depressed which don't involve prescription drugs. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:15:58 +0000
With Home Care You Can Have the Best of Both Worlds (Paul Lindquist)
If your senior loved one's frailty or forgetfulness makes living independently difficult, you have options other than assisted living or other senior care facilities. With home care services, your senior parents can receive 'round the clock' or part-time assistance to help them live life according to their needs. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:37:00 +0000
Mesothelioma Awareness: A Step To Cancer Prevention (Harry Q. Sheets)
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that affects the thin protective lining that protects a person's heart, lungs plus the other internal organs. This lining is what we call mesothelium, it comes from a mesoderm layer that lines these body cavities in an embryonic state. It produces a lubricating fluid that assists the internal organs to move freely inside the body. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:29:28 +0000
Signs and symptoms of GERD (Adam Q. Johnston)
It is actually estimated that millions of folks are affected by GERD globe wide and inside the majority of the sufferers, GERD signs and symptoms manifest themselves in a various manner. The signs which are skilled in people affected may possibly be regular in some people even though in other people, the signs and symptoms experienced may well appear immediately after taking... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:15:05 +0000
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