Gene map shows what makes us different from chimps
• Genetics • Aug 31 05
What makes a human different from a chimpanzee? Not much, but the little genetic differences clearly count for a lot, said scientists who have…
Laser therapy helps men with urine blockage
• Urine Problems • Aug 31 05
Removing a portion of the prostate gland with laser therapy, a procedure termed HoLEP, may be “the ideal treatment” for men with urinary blockage…
Gene variations affect stroke risk after surgery
• Neurology • Aug 31 05
Genetic variations of two proteins involved in inflammation, C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin (IL)-6, affect the risk of Stroke after heart surgery, according to…
Finland says mild strain of bird flu in dead gulls
• Flu • Aug 31 05
Finnish officials said on Wednesday a low-pathogenic strain of bird flu virus was found in three seagulls discovered dead, but that the birds…
Olive oil may have pain-relieving powers
• Pain • Aug 31 05
Have a headache? No Aspirin or Ibuprofen handy? Try some olive oil - actually, freshly pressed extra-virgin olive oil would be best, according to…
Migraine may include stroke risk
• Migraine • Aug 30 05
A history of migraine without aura is associated with the occurrence of spontaneous cervical artery dissection (sCAD), a blood vessel rupture…
Small birth size increases men’s hearing loss risk
• Ear / Nose / Throat • Aug 30 05
Men who were born smaller than normal and do not catch up in height or who become overweight face a higher risk of hearing…
Estrogen use may increase Parkinson’s disease risk
• Neurology • Aug 30 05
Postmenopausal therapy with estrogen may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease in women who have had a Hysterectomy,…
Robotic arm can improve motor control after stroke
• Neurology • Aug 30 05
A computerized robotic arm trainer appears to be more effective than electrical stimulation in improving motor control and strength in Stroke patients who are…
Cancer drugs may treat aging syndrome in children
• Children's Health • Aug 30 05
Drugs being developed to treat cancer may also help children with a disease called Progeria (also known as Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome), which accelerates…
Calif. to bar state-funded Viagra to sex offenders
• Drug News • Aug 30 05
Sex offenders in California will no longer be able to get state-funded anti-impotence drugs under a bill passed by the legislature on Monday.
The…
France reinforces defenses against bird flu
• Flu • Aug 30 05
France said on Tuesday it would toughen defenses against the potential arrival of bird flu in the country, reinforcing checks at airports and building…
Walking to, from school good for teen health
• Children's Health • Aug 29 05
Teenagers who walk to and from school may get more exercise throughout the day - including during school hours - than those who travel…
Coffee top source of antioxidants for Americans
• Food & Nutrition • Aug 29 05
Coffee provides more than just a morning pick-me-up; it’s also the number one source of antioxidants in the U.S. diet, according to research reported…
New test may spot mad cow-type disease in blood
• Infections • Aug 29 05
Scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston are developing a highly sensitive blood test for detecting prion particles, the infectious…
Merck may settle some Vioxx cases, NJ trial looms
• Drug News • Aug 26 05
Merck & Co Inc. on Friday signaled it may consider settling some lawsuits alleging harm from its Vioxx pain drug, as it gears for…
Cancer drug plus the Pill relieves endometriosis
• Gender: Female • Aug 26 05
US Investigators report, that A drug used to treat and prevent Breast cancer, Arimidex, can significantly reduce the pain of
Pain relief improves fibromyalgia sufferers’ lives
• Arthritis • Aug 26 05
New research indicates that moderate-to-severe fibromyalgia pain can dramatically impair health-related quality of life for people with the condition. The good news…
Daydreaming activity linked to Alzheimer’s
• Neurology • Aug 25 05
The parts of the brain that young, healthy people use when daydreaming are the same areas that fail in people who have Alzheimer’s disease,…
Parkinson’s drugs may cause sudden sleepiness
• Drug Abuse • Aug 24 05
Drugs called dopamine agonists, used to treat Parkinson’s disease, may trigger sudden uncontrollable somnolence in about one in five patients.
The side…
Viagra unlikely to trigger heart attack
• Drug News • Aug 24 05
Men who take Viagra to overcome erectile difficulties do not increase their short-term risk of having a Heart Attack, a review of clinical trials…
Cranberry juice not a good kidney stone defense
• Urine Problems • Aug 24 05
Cranberry juice may be a popular home remedy for urinary tract infections, but new research suggests it’s of little use against another…
Response to ADHD drugs may depend on gene
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Aug 23 05
Variations in a gene linked to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may help determine how well a child responds to the stimulant medications…
Think twice before getting tattoo, expert advises
• Skin Care • Aug 23 05
According to Dr. Roy Geronemus, most people make the decision to get a tattoo on a whim, with very few giving it careful thought…
Britons plan to sue Merck in U.S. over Vioxx
• Drug Abuse • Aug 22 05
Britons who believe they suffered after taking Merck & Co. Inc.‘s painkiller Vioxx plan to sue the drugmaker in the U.S. courts next year,…