IBM says it’s encouraged by health study it commissioned
• Public Health • Nov 04 04

A study of 126,000 IBM employees commissioned by the world’s largest computer company found that workplace conditions did not cause cancer or other… IBM says it’s encouraged by health study it commissioned   

 
 

“Gene gun” vaccine prevents allergy in mice
• Allergies • Nov 03 04

Vaccination with the DNA of substances that trigger allergies, using a “gene gun,” can prevent the over-production of the type of antibodies that cause… “Gene gun” vaccine prevents allergy in mice   

 
 

Reduced-dose flu shot method seems protective
• Infections • Nov 03 04

Young, healthy individuals given a low dose of influenza vaccine by injection under the skin rather than into a muscle develop a vigorous antibody… Reduced-dose flu shot method seems protective   

 
 

Mass antibiotic treatment may wipe out trachoma
• Ear / Nose / Throat • Nov 03 04

A single population-wide dose of antibiotic can virtually eliminate the blinding disease trachoma, a study said on Wednesday, although other researchers warned high levels… Mass antibiotic treatment may wipe out trachoma   

 
 

Pot of ancient Roman cosmetic cream found UK
• Cosmetics • Nov 03 04

When it comes to cosmetics, the ancient Romans knew what they were doing.

Scientists have unearthed a small tin canister dating back to… Pot of ancient Roman cosmetic cream found UK   

 
 

Drug may prevent heart disease in diabetics
• Diabetes • Nov 03 04

Diabetics can prevent heart disease and live longer by taking the anti-cholesterol drug Atorvastatin, even if they do not have particularly high cholesterol levels,… Drug may prevent heart disease in diabetics   

 
 

Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
• Bowel Problems • Nov 03 04

Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are the two most severe digestive afflictions. They cause life impairing symptoms, necessitate long-term dependence on powerful drugs, and… Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis   

 
 

One-sided brain stimulation improves Parkinson’s
• Neurology • Nov 03 04

For people with advanced Parkinson’s disease, electrical stimulation through an electrode implanted in one side of the brain produces long-lasting improvements in movement… One-sided brain stimulation improves Parkinson’s   

 
 

Arthritic joints stand up to intensive exercise
• Arthritis • Nov 03 04

Long-term high-intensity exercise does not accelerate the progression of joint damage in the hands and feet of people with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a… Arthritic joints stand up to intensive exercise   

 
 

Checking foot temperature may curb diabetic sores
• Diabetes • Nov 03 04

Patients with diabetes who are high risk for developing leg and foot ulcers - and the infection and amputation that can result -… Checking foot temperature may curb diabetic sores   

 
 

Many older adults drink too much
• Gender: Male • Nov 03 04

Between one-quarter and one-half of adults in their 50s and 60s drink more than the recommended amount of alcohol, putting them at risk of… Many older adults drink too much   

 
 

Medicare boosts payments for doctors, hospitals
• Public Health • Nov 03 04

U.S. physicians, as well as hospitals that provide outpatient services, will receive higher payments next year from the Medicare health insurance program, government officials… Medicare boosts payments for doctors, hospitals   

 
 

Reading lessons may change adult dyslexics’ brains
• Brain • Nov 03 04

Remedial reading lessons can not only help adults with dyslexia build their reading skills, but may also spur changes in brain activity associated… Reading lessons may change adult dyslexics’ brains   

 
 

FDA delays response to prescription drug lawsuit
• Public Health • Nov 03 04

The Food and Drug Administration has postponed its response to Vermont’s first-in-the-nation lawsuit seeking to overturn the FDA’s ban on the importation of prescription… FDA delays response to prescription drug lawsuit   

 
 

Drug Therapy Delayed for Blacks With HIV
• AIDS/HIV • Nov 03 04

White doctors routinely delay treatment of HIV-positive black patients, a new finding that adds to a growing body of research that suggests a… Drug Therapy Delayed for Blacks With HIV   

 
 

Home monitors underestimate kids’ blood pressure
• Children's Health • Nov 03 04

Home blood pressure measurements do not seem to reflect readings obtained with ambulatory monitors in children and adolescents, according to a new report.

In… Home monitors underestimate kids’ blood pressure   

 
 

Dutch close 140 livestock farms over dioxin scare
• Public Health • Nov 03 04

The Dutch agriculture ministry on Wednesday temporarily shut 140 cattle, pig, sheep and goat farms after cancer-causing dioxin was discovered in milk produced by… Dutch close 140 livestock farms over dioxin scare   

 
 

Viagra May Help Women With Rare Heart Problem
• Gender: Female • Nov 03 04

Can a lifestyle drug also be a life-saving drug?

An announcement last week by the Pfizer Company, who makes Viagra, says they are hopeful… Viagra May Help Women With Rare Heart Problem   

 
 

Teens exercise less as they become adults
• Children's Health • Nov 03 04

Many teens do not get enough exercise and spend too much time in front of a television or computer screen. Yet, the few… Teens exercise less as they become adults   

 
 

Optimism May Lower Heart Disease Risk
• Heart • Nov 03 04

Seeing the glass as half full rather than half empty may pay off in terms of a longer, healthier life, according to new research.

… Optimism May Lower Heart Disease Risk   
 
 

Obesity Changes Heart Muscle
• Obesity • Nov 03 04

Being overweight or obese can hurt the heart, even in people who don’t have heart disease .

New research from Australia spotlights… Obesity Changes Heart Muscle   

 
 

Cancer Drug Experiments Getting Safer for Humans
• Cancer • Nov 03 04

Early studies of experimental cancer drugs appear to be getting safer, according to a study that found a sharp drop in patient deaths… Cancer Drug Experiments Getting Safer for Humans   

 
 

Surgery receives flu vacines for vulnerable patients
• Surgery • Nov 03 04

THOUSANDS of flu jabs are available for patients at Tam’s Brig Surgery.

And this week medical staff have appealed to them to make sure… Surgery receives flu vacines for vulnerable patients   

 
 

Cholera kills 1,663 in Africa so far this year
• Public Health • Nov 03 04

Cholera outbreaks have hit three more African countries, bringing the number of people killed by the disease across the continent this year to 1,663,… Cholera kills 1,663 in Africa so far this year   

 
 

California voters back $3 billion stem cell measure
• Public Health • Nov 03 04

A controversial California ballot measure that would fund a decade of stem cell research with $3 billion in state money was headed for a… California voters back $3 billion stem cell measure   

 
 
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