Medical News
Mosquito-borne chikungunya virus declared epidemic in Puerto Rico, 2 cases in the States
Tech Times - 19 Jul 2014 02:36
First cases of mosquito-borne disease hitting the Caribbean region hard are confirmed in the U.S. One patient thought to have been infected here, not during travel abroad.
Obese women may have a learning deficit when it comes to food, reveals new study
Tech Times - 19 Jul 2014 15:54
Researchers say reward-based learning study uncovers one reason why obese females are dealing with a weight issue. It may be tied to a learning deficit and food.
Top AIDS researchers, including Joep Lange, became 'martyrs' in Malaysia Airlines MH17 crash
Tech Times - 19 Jul 2014 15:39
Joep Lange, well-known AIDS researcher and activist, was among dozens of people killed on flight NH-17, as they headed to an AIDS conference in Melbourne.
Cost of Kidney Donation May Deter the Poor
MedicineNet - 19 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Cost of Kidney Donation May Deter the PoorCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/17/2014 5:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
Drug-Resistant Superbug Increasing in Southeast U.S. Hospitals
MedicineNet - 19 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Drug-Resistant Superbug Increasing in Southeast U.S. HospitalsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/18/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
Energy Drink 'Cocktails' May Boost Desire to Drink More
MedicineNet - 19 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Energy Drink 'Cocktails' May Boost Desire to Drink MoreCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/17/2014 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
Exercise May Help Counter Health Risks of Sedentary Lifestyle
MedicineNet - 19 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Exercise May Help Counter Health Risks of Sedentary LifestyleCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/17/2014 2:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
Full-Time Job May Disrupt Breast-Feeding Plans
MedicineNet - 19 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Full-Time Job May Disrupt Breast-Feeding PlansCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/18/2014 9:36:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Thwart Mold at Home
MedicineNet - 19 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Thwart Mold at HomeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/18/2014 7:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
Ruconest Approved for Rare Genetic Disease
MedicineNet - 19 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Ruconest Approved for Rare Genetic DiseaseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/17/2014 12:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
Sexy Facebook Photos Not a Hit With Many Young Women
MedicineNet - 19 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Sexy Facebook Photos Not a Hit With Many Young WomenCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/17/2014 12:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
Soldiers' Use of Mental Health Services Up, Stigma Down, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 19 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Soldiers' Use of Mental Health Services Up, Stigma Down, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/18/2014 9:36:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
Those With HIV Living Longer, International Study Finds
MedicineNet - 19 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Those With HIV Living Longer, International Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/17/2014 7:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
1st Case of Locally Acquired Chikungunya Virus Reported in U.S.
MedicineNet - 19 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: 1st Case of Locally Acquired Chikungunya Virus Reported in U.S.Category: Health NewsCreated: 7/17/2014 5:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
Childhood Sex Abuse May Be Linked to Heart Disease Risk in Women
MedicineNet - 19 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Childhood Sex Abuse May Be Linked to Heart Disease Risk in WomenCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/17/2014 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
College Alcohol Violations Often Draw a Slap on the Wrist: Study
MedicineNet - 19 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: College Alcohol Violations Often Draw a Slap on the Wrist: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/17/2014 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
Do You Need to Fast Before a Cholesterol Test?
MedicineNet - 19 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Do You Need to Fast Before a Cholesterol Test?Category: Health NewsCreated: 7/18/2014 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Keep a Food Diary
MedicineNet - 19 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Keep a Food DiaryCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/18/2014 7:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
Routine Errands a Risky Time for Falls by Seniors
MedicineNet - 19 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Routine Errands a Risky Time for Falls by SeniorsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/17/2014 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
'Little League Shoulder' on the Rise
MedicineNet - 19 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: 'Little League Shoulder' on the RiseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/17/2014 12:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
Offering option of initial HIV care at home increases use of ART
EurekAlert! - 19 Jul 2014 06:00
(Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine) LSTM Researchers found that offering adults in Malawi optional home initiation of care following HIV self-testing resulted in a significant increase in the proportion of adults ini...
Offering option of initial HIV care at home increases use of antiretroviral therapy
EurekAlert! - 19 Jul 2014 06:00
(The JAMA Network Journals) Among adults in the African country of Malawi offered HIV self-testing, optional home initiation of care compared with standard HIV care resulted in a significant increase in the proportion of...