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Medical News for 12 November 2014
World's oldest people have genome sequenced for longevity secrets: Here's what was found
Tech Times - 12 Nov 2014 23:50
Supercentenarians, people who live to the age of 110 or greater, have been tested for the genetic secret behind their longevity. Here's what researchers found.
Small Massachusetts town leads fight against tobacco
Tech Times - 12 Nov 2014 21:20
Westminster, Massachusetts may be the first community in the nation to ban the sale of tobacco products, if a proposed health board regulation is signed into law.
Nurses strike over inadequate Ebola preparedness
Tech Times - 12 Nov 2014 20:45
National Nurses United is holding a strike to get hospitals to provide better protection for nurses treating Ebola patients. Hazmats suits and respirators for all nurses who must come into contact with Ebola are part of ...
Couple Weds Next to Their Premature Baby in Texas NICU
Tech Times - 12 Nov 2014 17:47
Kristi Warriner and Justin Nelson finally tied the knot, getting married by their baby's bedside at the Cook Children's Medical Center NICU.
Radiation from Fukushima, Japan found 100 miles off California coast. Should you worry?
Tech Times - 12 Nov 2014 16:02
Japan will never forget the events of 2011, most especially when radiation threat continues to linger from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Now, radiation has been detected in the waters of California.
Doctors, Nurses Tend to Wash Hands Less Often Toward End of Shift: Study
Tech Times - 12 Nov 2014 14:41
A study reveals that medical personnel wash their hands less towards the end of their shifts. This is caused by the demands of the job, with the staff choosing to focus on maintaining high levels of performance in their ...
Prostate cancer treatment breakthrough: Tumor growth can be switched off with a jab
Tech Times - 12 Nov 2014 13:57
Curbing tumor growth is essential to fighting cancer. A study shows that halting tumor growth in prostate cancer patients may just be an injection away.
Humans Alter Genes of Mouse Using Mind Control. Ah, Just Like a Real Jedi
Tech Times - 12 Nov 2014 12:44
Scientists have created a mind-control system that allows people to alter a mouse's genes through only the power of their minds.
Overall risk of birth defects appears low for women taking antiretrovirals during early pregnancy
e! Science News - 12 Nov 2014 11:39
Among pregnant women infected with HIV, the use of antiretroviral (ARV) medications early in pregnancy to treat their HIV or to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV does not appear to increase the risk of birth de...
Medicare to Cover Lung Cancer Screening for Long-Time Smokers
MedicineNet - 12 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Medicare to Cover Lung Cancer Screening for Long-Time SmokersCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Minority Kids May Be Missed in Autism Diagnoses: Study
MedicineNet - 12 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Minority Kids May Be Missed in Autism Diagnoses: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
NYC Doctor Now Ebola-Free, May Be Discharged Tuesday From Hospital
MedicineNet - 12 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: NYC Doctor Now Ebola-Free, May Be Discharged Tuesday From HospitalCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Drug Combo Helps Lupus-Related Kidney Condition
MedicineNet - 12 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Drug Combo Helps Lupus-Related Kidney ConditionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Lower Risk For Lou Gehrig's Disease: Study
MedicineNet - 12 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Common Blood Pressure Drug May Lower Risk For Lou Gehrig's Disease: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Many Docs Fail to Counsel Young Adults With High Blood Pressure
MedicineNet - 12 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Many Docs Fail to Counsel Young Adults With High Blood PressureCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Domestic Cats' Genes Made Them Purrfect Companions
MedicineNet - 12 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Domestic Cats' Genes Made Them Purrfect CompanionsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Kids Obese at Young Age Often Stay That Way, Study Shows
MedicineNet - 12 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Kids Obese at Young Age Often Stay That Way, Study ShowsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Chronic Pot Smoking May Alter Brain, Study Suggests
MedicineNet - 12 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Chronic Pot Smoking May Alter Brain, Study SuggestsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Insurance Open Enrollment Round 2: What to Expect
MedicineNet - 12 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Insurance Open Enrollment Round 2: What to ExpectCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/11/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Can Video Game Play Help Young Minds Learn?
MedicineNet - 12 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Can Video Game Play Help Young Minds Learn?Category: Health NewsCreated: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Keep Your Bedroom Pleasing
MedicineNet - 12 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Keep Your Bedroom PleasingCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/11/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Pollution Down, but Health Risks Persist
MedicineNet - 12 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Pollution Down, but Health Risks PersistCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/11/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
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