Medical News
Miracle twins from Boston born 24 days apart
Tech Times - 14 Jun 2014 07:10
Healthy twin boys were born three weeks apart in Boston. Though a bit complicated, a rare technique of keeping a twin in the womb even after the premature birth of the first child was used..
Gay 'Hook-Up' Apps Tied to Higher STD Infection Rates: Study
MedicineNet - 14 Jun 2014 09:00
Title: Gay 'Hook-Up' Apps Tied to Higher STD Infection Rates: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/13/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/13/2014 12:00:00 AM
Chikungunya virus making its way across U.S., no cure for mosquito-borne illness
Tech Times - 14 Jun 2014 18:50
The chikungunya virus is steadily making its way across the U.S. as the newest mosquito-borne disease has now hit Rhode Island, Tennessee, North Carolina and Florida as the weekend arrived.
Smartphone in pocket? Might not be a smart move if you are a man. Here's why
Tech Times - 14 Jun 2014 09:34
According to a new study, mobile phone exposure near the groin area may affect sperm quality and lead to fertility issues. However, further investigation is still needed.
One injection lowers risk of heart attack significantly (at least in mice for now)
Tech Times - 14 Jun 2014 09:25
One injection can reduce cholesterol levels and lower the risk of heart attacks. The research is currently being conducted on mice, which can lead to clinical trials on humans.
When School's Out, Weight Can Pile On
MedicineNet - 14 Jun 2014 09:00
Title: When School's Out, Weight Can Pile OnCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/12/2014 12:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 6/13/2014 12:00:00 AM
Gut Bacteria in Young Diabetic Kids Show Differences
MedicineNet - 14 Jun 2014 09:00
Title: Gut Bacteria in Young Diabetic Kids Show DifferencesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/12/2014 7:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 6/13/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Care for Contact Lenses
MedicineNet - 14 Jun 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Care for Contact LensesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/13/2014 7:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/13/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Having Poor Circulation in the Feet
MedicineNet - 14 Jun 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Having Poor Circulation in the FeetCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/13/2014 7:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/13/2014 12:00:00 AM
Hot Dogs, Salami May Raise Men's Heart Failure Risk, Study Suggests
MedicineNet - 14 Jun 2014 09:00
Title: Hot Dogs, Salami May Raise Men's Heart Failure Risk, Study SuggestsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/12/2014 4:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 6/13/2014 12:00:00 AM
Less Smoking, Sex and Fighting Among U.S. High School Kids: CDC
MedicineNet - 14 Jun 2014 09:00
Title: Less Smoking, Sex and Fighting Among U.S. High School Kids: CDCCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/12/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 6/13/2014 12:00:00 AM
Blacks May Respond Better Than Whites to Diabetes Drug Metformin
MedicineNet - 14 Jun 2014 09:00
Title: Blacks May Respond Better Than Whites to Diabetes Drug MetforminCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/12/2014 2:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 6/13/2014 12:00:00 AM
Low Cholesterol Levels May Spell Trouble for Kidney Cancer Patients
MedicineNet - 14 Jun 2014 09:00
Title: Low Cholesterol Levels May Spell Trouble for Kidney Cancer PatientsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/12/2014 12:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 6/13/2014 12:00:00 AM
Cancer Survivors Face Mounting Costs of Continuing Medical Care: Study
MedicineNet - 14 Jun 2014 09:00
Title: Cancer Survivors Face Mounting Costs of Continuing Medical Care: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/12/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 6/13/2014 12:00:00 AM
Childhood Cancer Survivors More Likely to Be Hospitalized: Study
MedicineNet - 14 Jun 2014 09:00
Title: Childhood Cancer Survivors More Likely to Be Hospitalized: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/12/2014 12:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 6/13/2014 12:00:00 AM
Cool Teens, Uncool Future?
MedicineNet - 14 Jun 2014 09:00
Title: Cool Teens, Uncool Future?Category: Health NewsCreated: 6/12/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 6/13/2014 12:00:00 AM
Dads Who Do Housework May Spur Daughters to Aim High: Study
MedicineNet - 14 Jun 2014 09:00
Title: Dads Who Do Housework May Spur Daughters to Aim High: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/13/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/13/2014 12:00:00 AM
Gene 'Map' of Mexicans Reveals Great Diversity
MedicineNet - 14 Jun 2014 09:00
Title: Gene 'Map' of Mexicans Reveals Great DiversityCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/12/2014 2:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 6/13/2014 12:00:00 AM
Reversal of type 1 diabetes in mice may eventually help humans
EurekAlert! - 14 Jun 2014 06:00
(University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center) Investigators at the University of Cincinnati have found a therapy that reverses new onset type 1 diabetes in mouse models and may advance efforts in combating the diseas...
Will diabetes patients benefit from the Affordable Care Act?
EurekAlert! - 14 Jun 2014 06:00
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News) Specific parts of the new law, which will be phased in through 2020, will have a significant impact on patients with diabetes and prediabetes.
New theory of diabetic complications' origin suggests need for new therapeutic approach
EurekAlert! - 14 Jun 2014 06:00
(Kureczka/Martin Associates) Use of antioxidants may be ineffective or even contribute to kidney disease and other complications of diabetes, rather than helping to treat such health problems. That conclusion, based on g...
New post-hoc analysis shows patients with type 2 diabetes undergoing intensification of insulin therapy experienced less nighttime hypoglycemia while being treated with Januvia (Sitagliptin) compared to placebo
EurekAlert! - 14 Jun 2014 06:00
(GCI Health NY) New post-hoc analysis shows patients with type 2 diabetes undergoing intensification of insulin therapy experienced less nighttime hypoglycemia while being treated with Januvia compared to placebo.