Medical News
Red wine can help increase spinal bone density, new study claims
Tech Times - 18 Oct 2014 16:17
Resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, may be used in the treatment of osteoporosis. Danish scientists have researched the effects of resveratrol on metabolic syndrome, a condition that can lead to bone loss.
Diabetic men with low testosterone levels at higher risk of heart disease
Tech Times - 18 Oct 2014 15:24
Type 2 diabetic men with low testosterone levels are more likely to suffer from atherosclerosis than those who are diabetic but with normal testosterone levels, studies reveal.
Obama appoints Ebola czar but not everyone is happy about his pick
Tech Times - 18 Oct 2014 14:56
President Barack Obama has appointed Ronald Klain as the Ebola czar. The appointment has received criticism as Klain does not have public health or infectious disease background for the role.
Fear of Ebola Spreading Faster Than Virus in U.S.
MedicineNet - 18 Oct 2014 09:00
Title: Fear of Ebola Spreading Faster Than Virus in U.S.Category: Health NewsCreated: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Gut Microbes Tied to Jet Lag, Shift-Work Weight Gain
MedicineNet - 18 Oct 2014 09:00
Title: Gut Microbes Tied to Jet Lag, Shift-Work Weight GainCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/16/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Enjoy Your Coffee, But ...
MedicineNet - 18 Oct 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Enjoy Your Coffee, But ...Category: Health NewsCreated: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Watch Your Family's Portion Sizes
MedicineNet - 18 Oct 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Watch Your Family's Portion SizesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
If You Do Gain Weight, Polyunsaturated Fats May Prevent Some Damage
MedicineNet - 18 Oct 2014 09:00
Title: If You Do Gain Weight, Polyunsaturated Fats May Prevent Some DamageCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/16/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
More Evidence That Exercise May Help Fight Depression
MedicineNet - 18 Oct 2014 09:00
Title: More Evidence That Exercise May Help Fight DepressionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/16/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Older Antibiotic Still Works Against Staph Infections, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 18 Oct 2014 09:00
Title: Older Antibiotic Still Works Against Staph Infections, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
'To Burn Off Calories in This Soda, Walk 5 Miles'
MedicineNet - 18 Oct 2014 09:00
Title: 'To Burn Off Calories in This Soda, Walk 5 Miles'Category: Health NewsCreated: 10/16/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Tonsillectomy Complications May Be More Likely in Poor, Minority Kids
MedicineNet - 18 Oct 2014 09:00
Title: Tonsillectomy Complications May Be More Likely in Poor, Minority KidsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
U.S. Health Officials Resist Ban on Travel From West Africa
MedicineNet - 18 Oct 2014 09:00
Title: U.S. Health Officials Resist Ban on Travel From West AfricaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/16/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Detergent Pods Pose Risk to Kids' Eyes, Researchers Warn
MedicineNet - 18 Oct 2014 09:00
Title: Detergent Pods Pose Risk to Kids' Eyes, Researchers WarnCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/16/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Esbriet, Ofev Approved to Treat Deadly Lung Disease
MedicineNet - 18 Oct 2014 09:00
Title: Esbriet, Ofev Approved to Treat Deadly Lung DiseaseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/16/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Peak Pain Level Main Factor in Negative Childbirth Memories: Study
MedicineNet - 18 Oct 2014 09:00
Title: Peak Pain Level Main Factor in Negative Childbirth Memories: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Most Kindergartners Are Getting Their Shots: CDC
MedicineNet - 18 Oct 2014 09:00
Title: Most Kindergartners Are Getting Their Shots: CDCCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/16/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
1st Dallas Nurse With Ebola Headed to NIH Facility in Maryland
MedicineNet - 18 Oct 2014 09:00
Title: 1st Dallas Nurse With Ebola Headed to NIH Facility in MarylandCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/16/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
New test scans all genes to ID single mutation causing rare disorders
EurekAlert! - 18 Oct 2014 06:00
(University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences) A JAMA study found that sequencing the DNA of children with mystery genetic disorders produced a definitive diagnosis in 40 percent of UCLA's most complex cases --...
Pathological gambling is associated with altered opioid system in the brain: Reduced feeling of euphoria when compared to healthy volunteers
EurekAlert! - 18 Oct 2014 06:00
(European College of Neuropsychopharmacology) All humans have a natural opioid system in the brain. Now new research, presented at the ECNP Congress in Berlin, has found that the opioid system of pathological gamblers re...
Researchers find why depression and aging linked to increased disease risk
EurekAlert! - 18 Oct 2014 06:00
(European College of Neuropsychopharmacology) New research shows that both aging and depression are associated with a biochemical change in a gene on chromosome 6, the FKBP5 gene. This means that we may have found one re...
Birth season affects your mood in later life
EurekAlert! - 18 Oct 2014 06:00
(European College of Neuropsychopharmacology) New research shows that the season you are born has a significant impact on your risk of developing mood disorders. People born at certain times of year may have a greater ch...