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Poorly Packed Lunches Can Cause Food Poisoning
MedicineNet - 12 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Poorly Packed Lunches Can Cause Food PoisoningCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/8/2014 6:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Can a cancer cure be found in snake, bee and scorpion venom?
Tech Times - 12 Aug 2014 23:39
A bee sting is very unpleasant for most people, but scientists have suggested that bee venom could be used in a new class of cancer-fighting drugs. Scientists hope that this venom could help with a more targeted approach...
No apolipoprotein, no Alzheimer's? Man missing gene leads to new treatment idea
Tech Times - 12 Aug 2014 23:23
Scientists have found a new development in Alzheimer's treatment. A patient without apoE, a gene that is known to become a risk factor for Alzheimer's if mutated, has shown that the brain can function normally even witho...
Scientists create brain tissue in lab to aid head injury, dementia research
Tech Times - 12 Aug 2014 16:12
Researchers developed a realistic 3D brain tissue using doughnut-shaped rings of silk protein and collagen-based gel injected with lab-grown rat neurons. The brain tissue could be used for research that could pave way to...
Lung cancer rates in U.S. decline, says new study
Tech Times - 12 Aug 2014 15:10
Lung cancer rates have declined 12 percent in the U.S. thanks to reduced smoking, reveals a new study. However, certain other types of lung cancers are on the rise.
FDA approves Cologuard colon cancer DNA stool test
Tech Times - 12 Aug 2014 14:06
Exact Sciences has manufactured a colorectal cancer screening test called Cologuard that recently gained the approval of the FDA. Here's what the government agency said.
Concussions are dangerous regardless where football players are hit: Study
Tech Times - 12 Aug 2014 13:21
A new study on football-related concussions raises concerns over their danger. The research reveals that the area of impact does not make much of a difference in the severity of the concussion; it is dangerous irrespecti...
Experts Issue Guidelines for Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome
MedicineNet - 12 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Experts Issue Guidelines for Treating Irritable Bowel SyndromeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/8/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Expert Offers Safe Splinter Removal Tips
MedicineNet - 12 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Expert Offers Safe Splinter Removal TipsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/9/2014 9:37:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Promoting Social Behavior in Toddlers
MedicineNet - 12 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Promoting Social Behavior in ToddlersCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/11/2014 7:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Insurance Status May Affect Cancer Outcome: Study
MedicineNet - 12 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Insurance Status May Affect Cancer Outcome: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/8/2014 12:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Mutant Gene Spurs Dangerous Heart Condition in Newfoundland Dogs: Study
MedicineNet - 12 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Mutant Gene Spurs Dangerous Heart Condition in Newfoundland Dogs: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/8/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Ebola Vaccine Trials Set to Begin in September
MedicineNet - 12 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Ebola Vaccine Trials Set to Begin in SeptemberCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/11/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Sleep Woes for Astronauts May Pose Risks in Space: Study
MedicineNet - 12 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Sleep Woes for Astronauts May Pose Risks in Space: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/8/2014 12:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
For Breech Baby, C-Section May Be Safer Option: Study
MedicineNet - 12 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: For Breech Baby, C-Section May Be Safer Option: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/11/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Doctors May Miss Out on Recommending Aspirin Therapy
MedicineNet - 12 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Doctors May Miss Out on Recommending Aspirin TherapyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/8/2014 4:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
U.S. Lung Cancer Rates Falling Overall, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 12 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: U.S. Lung Cancer Rates Falling Overall, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/11/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
WHO Declares Ebola an International Emergency
MedicineNet - 12 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: WHO Declares Ebola an International EmergencyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/9/2014 11:05:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Front-of-Head Hits Blamed for Nearly Half of Young Football Player Concussions
MedicineNet - 12 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Front-of-Head Hits Blamed for Nearly Half of Young Football Player ConcussionsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/11/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Shingles Vaccine Still Effective After Chemotherapy
MedicineNet - 12 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: Shingles Vaccine Still Effective After ChemotherapyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/8/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
School Vending-Machine Bans May Not Boost Kids' Nutrition: Study
MedicineNet - 12 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: School Vending-Machine Bans May Not Boost Kids' Nutrition: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/8/2014 6:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
First Ebola Vaccine Could Be Less Than a Year Away, Scientist Says
MedicineNet - 12 Aug 2014 09:00
Title: First Ebola Vaccine Could Be Less Than a Year Away, Scientist SaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/8/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2014 12:00:00 AM