Gene therapy shows promise against age-related macular degeneration
Apr 30 11

A gene therapy approach using a protein called CD59, or protectin, shows promise in slowing the signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to… Gene therapy shows promise against age-related macular degeneration   

 

Ongoing relationship with care provider key for patients with a chronic condition: UBC study
Apr 30 11

People with a chronic condition such as diabetes or arthritis may find themselves taking on a more active role in maintaining or improving their… Ongoing relationship with care provider key for patients with a chronic condition: UBC study   

 

Rural kids have more asthma, get less medicine
Apr 28 11

Asthma is known to be a major health issue for children in inner cities, but a new study suggests that it may be an… Rural kids have more asthma, get less medicine   

 

Low-fat dairy doesn’t help kids drop pounds: study
Apr 28 11

Kids who swap out regular dairy products for low-fat varieties consume less saturated fat but don’t seem to lose weight, according to Australian researchers.

Low-fat dairy doesn’t help kids drop pounds: study   
 

Frequently hospitalized patients may benefit from new medical specialty focused on their needs
Apr 28 11

Declining rates of hospitalization have discouraged primary care doctors from seeing their patients in the hospital and encouraged the growing use of “hospitalists,” a… Frequently hospitalized patients may benefit from new medical specialty focused on their needs   

 

Melatonin might help in controlling weight gain and preventing heart diseases associated with obesity
Apr 28 11

University of Granada researchers have proven that melatonin –a natural hormone produced by the body– helps in controlling weight gain –even without reducing the… Melatonin might help in controlling weight gain and preventing heart diseases associated with obesity   

 

New immigrants less likely to have premature babies in the first 5 years in Canada: Study
Apr 28 11

Immigrants living less than five years in Canada are less likely than their Canadian-born counterparts to have premature babies regardless of where they live,… New immigrants less likely to have premature babies in the first 5 years in Canada: Study   

 

Pediatric flu vaccination: Understanding low acceptance rates could help increase coverage
Apr 28 11

A study of H1N1 and seasonal influenza vaccination in a sample of black and Hispanic children in Atlanta found a low rate of vaccine… Pediatric flu vaccination: Understanding low acceptance rates could help increase coverage   

 

From the beginning, the brain knows the difference between night and day
Apr 28 11

The brain is apparently programmed from birth to develop the ability to determine sunrise and sunset, new research on circadian rhythms at the University… From the beginning, the brain knows the difference between night and day   

 

Increased metabolic rate may lead to accelerated aging
Apr 27 11

A recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) found that higher metabolic rates predict early… Increased metabolic rate may lead to accelerated aging   

 

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with different types of obesity in black and white children
Apr 27 11

A recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) found that while black and white children… Vitamin D deficiency is associated with different types of obesity in black and white children   

 

Large differences in mortality between urban and isolated rural areas
Apr 27 11

In urban communities, less than 1 in 100 inhabitants died from Spanish flu in 1918, but in isolated communities up to 9 out of… Large differences in mortality between urban and isolated rural areas   

 

Get a whiff of this: Low-cost sensor can diagnose bacterial infections
Apr 27 11

Bacterial infections really stink. And that could be the key to a fast diagnosis.

Researchers have demonstrated a quick, simple method to identify infectious… Get a whiff of this: Low-cost sensor can diagnose bacterial infections   

 

For egg-allergic kids, one-dose flu shot may be OK
Apr 27 11

Children with egg allergies may be able to safely get their flu shot in one dose, just like other kids, a new study suggests.

For egg-allergic kids, one-dose flu shot may be OK   
 

WHO warns of enormous burden of chronic disease: Non-Communicable Diseases
Apr 27 11


Chronic illnesses like cancer, heart disease and diabetes have reached global epidemic proportions and now cause more deaths than all other diseases combined, the… WHO warns of enormous burden of chronic disease: Non-Communicable Diseases   

 

What Does My Child’s Sneeze Mean?
Apr 26 11

Though much of the beauty of spring is its vivid colors, rosy-red eyes and noses aren’t a part of them. Runny noses, sneezing and… What Does My Child’s Sneeze Mean?   

 

Culture barrier may affect surgeon job satisfaction
Apr 26 11

A new study suggests that surgeons who treat a high proportion of Hispanic patients tend to be less happy with their jobs than their… Culture barrier may affect surgeon job satisfaction   

 

Canada faces obesity epidemic, legislative changes are vital
Apr 26 11

With the increase in numbers of overweight children and young adults, Canada and other developed countries are facing an obesity epidemic and legislative approaches… Canada faces obesity epidemic, legislative changes are vital   

 

New sensor glove may help stroke patients recover mobility
Apr 26 11

People who have strokes are often left with moderate to severe physical impairments. Now, thanks to a glove developed at McGill, stroke patients may… New sensor glove may help stroke patients recover mobility   

 

Government to regulate electronic cigarettes as tobacco
Apr 25 11

The government said on Monday it plans to regulate electronic cigarettes as tobacco products.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s announcement came after the… Government to regulate electronic cigarettes as tobacco   

 

Early anti-smoking drug start seems better: study
Apr 25 11

Getting a head start on Pfizer’s anti-smoking drug Chantix may help smokers kick the habit, according to a preliminary study funded by the company.

Early anti-smoking drug start seems better: study   
 

Arkansas medical marijuana advocates begin petition
Apr 25 11

Proponents of legalizing medical marijuana in Arkansas are hoping that 2012 is their lucky year.

After failed attempts to get the issue certified as… Arkansas medical marijuana advocates begin petition   

 

Tai chi may improve quality of life in chronic heart failure patients
Apr 25 11

Tai chi, the ancient Chinese meditative exercise, may improve quality of life, mood and exercise self-efficacy in chronic heart failure patients, according to research… Tai chi may improve quality of life in chronic heart failure patients   

 

Rice bioengineering students’ invention may help diagnose painful eye condition
Apr 25 11

Rice University bioengineering students responded to an ophthalmologist’s cry for help with a device to diagnose dry eye, the itching and burning sensation that… Rice bioengineering students’ invention may help diagnose painful eye condition   

 

Reasonable quantities of red pepper may help curb appetite
Apr 25 11

Spicing up your daily diet with some red pepper can curb appetite, especially for those who don’t normally eat the popular spice, according to… Reasonable quantities of red pepper may help curb appetite   

 
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