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Scientists Get Closer to the Stem Cells That May Drive Cancers
MedicineNet - 17 May 2014 09:00
Title: Scientists Get Closer to the Stem Cells That May Drive CancersCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2014 12:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
Injuries From Swallowed Magnets on the Rise in Kids, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 17 May 2014 09:00
Title: Injuries From Swallowed Magnets on the Rise in Kids, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/16/2014 10:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
Smartphone, apps may not be the best blood pressure testing approach, say studies
Tech Times - 17 May 2014 19:40
An assessment of online YouTube videos and the use of a smartphone blood pressure tool indicate the technologies aren't doing the job, according to researchers.
Water pipe smoking causes significant exposure to nicotine and cancer-causing agents
e! Science News - 17 May 2014 15:35
Young adults who smoked water pipes in hookah bars had elevated levels of nicotine, cotinine, tobacco-related cancer-causing agents, and volatile organic compounds (VOC) in their urine, and this may increase their risk f...
Brazil World Cup: Experts issue dengue fever high alert for three cities
Tech Times - 17 May 2014 14:18
The outbreak of dengue fever during the 2014 FIFA World Cup is serious enough that it warranted a high alert in three of the 12 host cities in Brazil. The country has the most recorded dengue infections in the world and ...
Health Tip: Exercise for Stress Relief
MedicineNet - 17 May 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Exercise for Stress ReliefCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/16/2014 7:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
Hookahs Not a Safe Alternative to Cigarettes, Study Shows
MedicineNet - 17 May 2014 09:00
Title: Hookahs Not a Safe Alternative to Cigarettes, Study ShowsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/16/2014 10:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
Migraines Linked to Increased Risk of 'Silent Strokes'
MedicineNet - 17 May 2014 09:00
Title: Migraines Linked to Increased Risk of 'Silent Strokes'Category: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2014 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
Sperm, Semen Defects May Be Linked to Shorter Life Spans
MedicineNet - 17 May 2014 09:00
Title: Sperm, Semen Defects May Be Linked to Shorter Life SpansCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/16/2014 10:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
Using Internet, Apps to Manage Blood Pressure Has Dangers: Study
MedicineNet - 17 May 2014 09:00
Title: Using Internet, Apps to Manage Blood Pressure Has Dangers: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/16/2014 10:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
Stem Cells Reverse MS-Like Illness in Mice
MedicineNet - 17 May 2014 09:00
Title: Stem Cells Reverse MS-Like Illness in MiceCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2014 12:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
Concussion Rates Double Among High School Athletes: Report
MedicineNet - 17 May 2014 09:00
Title: Concussion Rates Double Among High School Athletes: ReportCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2014 12:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
Could a Blood Test Predict Breast Cancer's Return?
MedicineNet - 17 May 2014 09:00
Title: Could a Blood Test Predict Breast Cancer's Return?Category: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2014 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
Flame Retardants Common in Dust at Child Care Centers: Study
MedicineNet - 17 May 2014 09:00
Title: Flame Retardants Common in Dust at Child Care Centers: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2014 12:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Highlights: May 16, 2014
MedicineNet - 17 May 2014 09:00
Title: Health Highlights: May 16, 2014Category: Health NewsCreated: 5/16/2014 10:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
Walking Could Be Key Step Against Kidney Disease
MedicineNet - 17 May 2014 09:00
Title: Walking Could Be Key Step Against Kidney DiseaseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2014 5:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
Start Sleep Drug Lunesta at Lower Dose for Safety, FDA Says
MedicineNet - 17 May 2014 09:00
Title: Start Sleep Drug Lunesta at Lower Dose for Safety, FDA SaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
Purposeful Life Might Be a Longer Life
MedicineNet - 17 May 2014 09:00
Title: Purposeful Life Might Be a Longer LifeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2014 12:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Help Your Child Give Up Thumb Sucking
MedicineNet - 17 May 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Help Your Child Give Up Thumb SuckingCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/16/2014 7:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
As Summer Arrives, CDC Offers Pool Chemical Safety Tips
MedicineNet - 17 May 2014 09:00
Title: As Summer Arrives, CDC Offers Pool Chemical Safety TipsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
15 hours on the mobile phone each month ups risk for brain cancer: Study
Tech Times - 17 May 2014 06:58
Prolonged mobile phone use was found to increase risks for brain cancer. Researchers found people working in sales and those with phone-heavy jobs have increased risks for glioma and meningioma.
RELAX-AHF: Poor diuretic response associated with worse clinical outcomes
EurekAlert! - 17 May 2014 06:00
(European Society of Cardiology) Poor diuretic response is associated with worse in-hospital and post-discharge clinical outcomes, results of the RELAX-AHF trial reveal. The study also found that serelaxin has a neutral ...