Medical News
Climate change increases risk of kidney stones
Tech Times - 12 Jul 2014 14:36
It's been said before that climate change affects our health considerably. A new study, in fact, indicates that climate change increases the risk and prevalence of kidney stones.
Spiciest burger in UK sends two journalists to hospital after a bite
Tech Times - 12 Jul 2014 10:14
If a spicy burger has already sent people to the hospital, would you still try it? Would you eat a sauce 18 times hotter than a police-grade pepper spray?
A Little Alcohol May Not Be Good for Your Heart After All
MedicineNet - 12 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: A Little Alcohol May Not Be Good for Your Heart After AllCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/11/2014 9:36:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Human brain uses standard code for entire spectrum of emotions; Study
Tech Times - 12 Jul 2014 13:59
A new study by Cornell University researchers indicate that human brain has a standard code that speaks the same emotional language, regardless if our emotions are considered very personal and subjective.
ACL surgery best done soon after a child's injury as delay can mean further knee damage
Tech Times - 12 Jul 2014 13:25
New research reveals anterior cruciate ligament tears needing surgery should be done as fast as possible to avoid further injury when it's a child. Risk factor for more damage increases the longer surgery is put off.
Mississippi Girl Thought Cured of HIV Shows Signs of Infection
MedicineNet - 12 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Mississippi Girl Thought Cured of HIV Shows Signs of InfectionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/10/2014 6:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
New Eczema Drug Shows Promise in Early Trials
MedicineNet - 12 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: New Eczema Drug Shows Promise in Early TrialsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/10/2014 12:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Researchers Assess New Way to Boost Polio Immunity
MedicineNet - 12 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Researchers Assess New Way to Boost Polio ImmunityCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/11/2014 9:36:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Researchers See Link Between Dyslexia, Abuse
MedicineNet - 12 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Researchers See Link Between Dyslexia, AbuseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/10/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Some Teens May Face Emotional Problems After Concussion
MedicineNet - 12 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Some Teens May Face Emotional Problems After ConcussionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/10/2014 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Stem Cells May Ease Urinary Incontinence, Study Says
MedicineNet - 12 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Stem Cells May Ease Urinary Incontinence, Study SaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/11/2014 9:36:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
60 Percent of Diners Use Calorie Labeling When Posted: CDC
MedicineNet - 12 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: 60 Percent of Diners Use Calorie Labeling When Posted: CDCCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/10/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Study Links Vasectomy to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
MedicineNet - 12 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Study Links Vasectomy to Aggressive Prostate CancerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/10/2014 12:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Dengue Fever Vaccine Shows Some Promise in Trial
MedicineNet - 12 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Dengue Fever Vaccine Shows Some Promise in TrialCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/10/2014 7:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: First Aid for a Bleeding Wound
MedicineNet - 12 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: First Aid for a Bleeding WoundCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/11/2014 7:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Quit Smoking, Especially While Pregnant
MedicineNet - 12 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Quit Smoking, Especially While PregnantCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/11/2014 7:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Like Humans, Chimps' Smarts May Rely on Genes
MedicineNet - 12 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Like Humans, Chimps' Smarts May Rely on GenesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/10/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Losing Weight May Ease Hot Flashes, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 12 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Losing Weight May Ease Hot Flashes, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/10/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
San Francisco passes Laura's Law. Here's what you need to know
Tech Times - 12 Jul 2014 08:27
Lawmakers in San Francisco approved a law that allows the mentally ill to undergo forced treatment. The approval drew criticism from advocacy groups saying this is against civil rights.
NY nurse fired for trauma room pic. A case of oversharing?
Tech Times - 12 Jul 2014 06:00
New York Med star Katie Duke was fired because of sharing a photo on her Instagram account. Her move was considered "insensitive" by her superiors.
Using an Android tablet, kids with disabilities teach robots to play 'Angry Birds'
Tech Times - 12 Jul 2014 05:44
Researchers from Georgia Tech used a robot and Angry Birds on an Android tablet for the rehabilitation of developmentally challenged children.
Text message medicine: Texts from the ER can reduce binge drinking
e! Science News - 12 Jul 2014 03:48
Young adults who screened positive for a history of hazardous or binge drinking reduced their binge drinking by more than 50 percent after receiving mobile phone text messages following a visit to the emergency departmen...