Medical News
Recent use of some birth control pills may increase breast cancer risk
EurekAlert! - 1 Aug 2014 06:00
(American Association for Cancer Research) Women who recently used birth control pills containing high-dose estrogen and a few other formulations had an increased risk for breast cancer, whereas women using some other fo...
With West Nile virus on the rise, how can you protect yourself?
Tech Times - 1 Aug 2014 04:44
Cases of West Nile virus are popping up all over the continental U.S. Officials urge people to stay protected.
Transparent Mice Offer a Front-Row Seat to Inner Anatomy
Discover - 1 Aug 2014 20:35
Biologists have long wished for superhero-like X-ray vision to see right into organs or even the whole the body. Imagine the possibilities: watching where cancer cells go when they metastasize, tracking an asthma drug's ...
Blood test may one day predict suicide risk potential
Tech Times - 1 Aug 2014 14:29
Researchers say a chemical alteration in a gene could lead to a simple blood test for potential suicide risk. It could lead to helping decrease suicides.
Colorado implements emergency rules on pot edibles. Here's why
Tech Times - 1 Aug 2014 13:44
Marijuana is everywhere in Colorado so overdosing is a very real problem. Regulators seek to impose rules on edible pot, ready with first draft.
Malaria vaccine RTS, S/AS01 protects children for 18 months. When will it be ready?
Tech Times - 1 Aug 2014 12:18
GlaxoSmithKline is a step closer to curbing malaria after having developed RTS,S/AS01. Vaccine protects for up to 18 months, hopes to be ready by next year.
Even Thinking an Odor is Harmful May Spur Asthma Symptoms
MedicineNet - 1 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Even Thinking an Odor is Harmful May Spur Asthma SymptomsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/30/2014 12:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Make Kids' Weight Loss a Family Affair, Study Suggests
MedicineNet - 1 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Make Kids' Weight Loss a Family Affair, Study SuggestsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/30/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Cholesterol Drugs May Speed Healing After Surgery
MedicineNet - 1 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Cholesterol Drugs May Speed Healing After SurgeryCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/31/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Malaria Growing Resistant to Drugs Used to Fight It
MedicineNet - 1 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Malaria Growing Resistant to Drugs Used to Fight ItCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/30/2014 5:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
No TV or Obesity, But Ancient People Still Had Heart Disease
MedicineNet - 1 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: No TV or Obesity, But Ancient People Still Had Heart DiseaseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/31/2014 9:36:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Scientists Shed Light on Link Between Depression, Dementia
MedicineNet - 1 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Scientists Shed Light on Link Between Depression, DementiaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/30/2014 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: If You Get Lost on a Hiking Trail
MedicineNet - 1 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: If You Get Lost on a Hiking TrailCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/31/2014 7:36:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Benefits of E-Cigarettes May Outweigh Harms, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 1 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Benefits of E-Cigarettes May Outweigh Harms, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/30/2014 7:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Gene Mutation May Make Food More Tempting
MedicineNet - 1 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Gene Mutation May Make Food More TemptingCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/30/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Did Your Meal Win an Xtreme Eating Award?
MedicineNet - 1 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Did Your Meal Win an Xtreme Eating Award?Category: Health NewsCreated: 7/31/2014 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Different Areas of Brain Affected in Autism, Sensory Disorders
MedicineNet - 1 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Different Areas of Brain Affected in Autism, Sensory DisordersCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/30/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Woman Skips Round of Chemo to Help Cancer Research
MedicineNet - 1 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Woman Skips Round of Chemo to Help Cancer ResearchCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/31/2014 11:01:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Tip-Over Furniture Can Kill Kids
MedicineNet - 1 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Tip-Over Furniture Can Kill KidsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/30/2014 5:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Extreme Weather Kills 2,000 in U.S. Each Year: CDC
MedicineNet - 1 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Extreme Weather Kills 2,000 in U.S. Each Year: CDCCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/30/2014 12:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Big Jump in Doctor's Office Visits for Young Adults With Diabetes
MedicineNet - 1 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Big Jump in Doctor's Office Visits for Young Adults With DiabetesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/31/2014 9:36:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Emory hospital preps isolation unit for Ebola patient
Tech Times - 1 Aug 2014 07:31
U.S. hospital prepares to receive patient with Ebola. The CDC is preparing to send more help to the affected countries.