New bird flu outbreaks test Thai defences
• Flu • Aug 03 06
Thailand, among the countries hardest hit by bird flu, appeared to turn a corner this year in its fight against the virus.
The disease…
FDA, Barr to meet next week on morning-after pill
• Drug News • Aug 03 06
Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are scheduled to meet Tuesday to discuss the company’s bid to sell its morning-after…
Tips to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
• Sleep Aid • Aug 01 06
Short on sleep? According to sleep experts, people are sleeping less than they used to and the “sleep debt” can take a toll on…
Tetanus jab may curb multiple sclerosis risk
• Neurology • Aug 01 06
Vaccination against tetanus may offer protection against the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study from Boston-based researchers.
Dr. Miguel A.…
Second federal Vioxx trial starts in New Orleans
• Drug Abuse • Aug 01 06
The lawyer for a former FBI agent told a jury that Vioxx caused his client’s heart attack and the blockbuster drug’s maker Merck &…
FDA does an about turn on Plan B contraceptive pills
• Drug News • Aug 01 06
After years of dilly dallying over it’s stand on over-the-counter sales of the “morning-after” contraceptive officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
Turning Down the Heat on Burning Mouth Syndrome
• Bowel Problems • Aug 01 06
A burning sensation that seems to creep into your tongue as the day progresses could be burning mouth syndrome. It can be a complex…
Volatile organic compounds and pulmonary function
• Respiratory Problems • Aug 01 06
New research shows that a chemical compound found in many air fresheners, toilet bowl cleaners, mothballs and other deodorizing products, may be harmful to…
Lung disease study hope for premature babies
• Children's Health • Aug 01 06
A Europe-wide trial involving premature babies is investigating whether the risk of chronic lung disease can be halved if they are given nitric oxide…
U.S. FDA nominee faces senators after Plan B move
• Drug News • Aug 01 06
The acting Food and Drug Administration chief meets U.S. senators on Tuesday armed with a new plan for wider sales of an emergency contraceptive…
Vitamin B6 may cut risk of Parkinson’s disease
• Neurology • Aug 01 06
A higher dietary intake of vitamin B6 may decrease the risk of Parkinson’s disease, a study suggests.
Among more than 5,000 people, Dutch researchers…
Painkillers may raise heart attack risk slightly
• Drug News • Aug 01 06
All painkillers of the type known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) seem to increase the risk of having a heart attack, according to a…
School-based violence prevention programs effective
• Public Health • Aug 01 06
Children exhibiting or at risk for exhibiting aggressive behavior benefit from attending violence prevention classes at school, according to a new review of published…