Medical News, 26 June 2014 | 15 Minute News

Proactiv, Neutrogena and other acne products may cause severe allergic reactions, warns FDA

Tech Times - 26 Jun 2014 15:25

Certain acne products containing active ingredients benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid may cause severe, possible life-threatening allergic reactions, based on a recent FDA Consumer Update.

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Researchers discover 'Trojan Horse' method of penetrating cellular walls without harm

EurekAlert! - 26 Jun 2014 06:00

(Texas A&M AgriLife Communications) Scientists with Texas A&M AgriLife Research have found a 'Trojan horse' way to deliver proteins into live human cells without damaging them.The finding is expected to be easily adopted...

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Choosing 'healthy cereals' for kids maybe not such a great idea. Too much vitamin A, study says

Tech Times - 26 Jun 2014 20:49

A new study finds that fortified breakfast cereals may be giving children more vitamins and minerals than is healthy. The fortified amounts are calculated for adults, not kids, the study says.

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CE Week Spotlight: Healthcare and fitness for you and your pet

Tech Times - 26 Jun 2014 23:24

The CE Week event in New York City showcases many new products track and monitor health care and fitness for human and animal. These new products are designed for both consumer use and for medical professionals.

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People with tinnitus process emotions differently from their peers, researchers report

e! Science News - 26 Jun 2014 20:54

Patients with persistent ringing in the ears -- a condition known as tinnitus -- process emotions differently in the brain from those with normal hearing, researchers report in the journal Brain Research.

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Veterans with blast traumatic brain injury may have unrecognized pituitary dysfunction

e! Science News - 26 Jun 2014 19:38

In soldiers who survive traumatic brain injury from blast exposure, pituitary dysfunction after their blast injury may be an important, under-recognized, and potentially treatable source of their symptoms, a new study fi...

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FDA acne alert cites potentially deadly reactions, side effects

Tech Times - 26 Jun 2014 19:15

The Food and Drug Administration has issued an alert to consumers regarding side effects and potentially deadly adverse reactions to certain over-the-counter acne drugs. The agency urges users to do spot product test bef...

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Cocaine-Busting, Mutant Enzyme Could Treat Overdoses

Discover - 26 Jun 2014 17:40

In the battle against cocaine overdoses and addiction, say hello to scientists' little friend: a mutated enzyme with an appetite for coke. Roughly 500,000 people visit the emergency room every year as a result of cocaine...

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Engineered virus-specific T Cells safe and effective in immunocompromised patients

Tech Times - 26 Jun 2014 14:55

T-cells that were engineered to target specific viruses were found to be effective and safe in protecting patients who underwent bone marrow transplant and with compromised immune system from potentially fatal infections...

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Former GMA co-host Joan Lunden diagnosed with breast cancer

Tech Times - 26 Jun 2014 10:35

Joan Lunden, former co-host of Good Morning America and current health and wellness advocate, returned to the show on Tuesday morning to announce that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is expected to fully recove...

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Born after 2000? UK might ban you from smoking for life

Tech Times - 26 Jun 2014 09:14

The British Medical Association recommends the prohibition of cigarette and e-cigarette smoking among young people. The doctors aim to create the first smoke-free generation.

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