Medical News
Belly Fat Cure? Follow This Zero Belly Diet May Actually Work
Tech Times - 9 Jan 2015 14:47
David Zinczenko, author of Zero Belly Diet, reveals some of the food items that can help reduce extra belly fat. Zinczenko claims that an average person lost 4-inch in six weeks following his Zero Belly program.
Karyomapping offers new way of detecting genetic conditions in IVF embryos
EurekAlert! - 9 Jan 2015 07:00
(University of Kent) New research at the University of Kent has identified karyomapping as a viable and cost-effective method of detecting a wide range of genetic diseases in IVF embryos.
Homemade Sparkling Water Spurs Healthier Drink Choices, Study Says
Tech Times - 9 Jan 2015 23:02
The introduction of sparkling water machines into homes bolsters water consumption by about 40 percent, states a new study. Easy access was likely a key factor, the study notes, as 78 percent of participants said the mac...
Depression Triggers Short-term Memory Loss, Says New Study
Tech Times - 9 Jan 2015 16:03
Depressive thoughts can result in short-term memory loss in people. Depression costs about $83 billion to the U.S. government.
Researchers Repair Spinal Injuries in Rats with Flexible Implants
Tech Times - 9 Jan 2015 14:41
Researchers developed a silicon implant that perfectly mimics natural tissue and releases needed substances for recovery, taking another step for treating paralysis due to injury.
Gilead Sciences and CVS Partner for Hepatitis C Drug
Tech Times - 9 Jan 2015 14:40
CVS and Gilead Sciences strike an exclusive deal for hepatitis drugs Sovaldi and Harvoni. The total cost of treatment via Sovaldi can reach up to $84,000 for 12 weeks.
Long-Term Study Finds Measles Vaccines Safe
MedicineNet - 9 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: Long-Term Study Finds Measles Vaccines SafeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
New Antibiotic May Combat Resistant Bacteria
MedicineNet - 9 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: New Antibiotic May Combat Resistant BacteriaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
PTSD May Raise Women's Risk for Diabetes
MedicineNet - 9 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: PTSD May Raise Women's Risk for DiabetesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Psoriasis Costs Americans Up to $135 Billion Annually, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 9 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: Psoriasis Costs Americans Up to $135 Billion Annually, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Strategy Might Thwart Resistance to a Common Prostate Cancer Treatment
MedicineNet - 9 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: Strategy Might Thwart Resistance to a Common Prostate Cancer TreatmentCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Study Finds Link Between Cancer Diagnosis, Stroke Risk
MedicineNet - 9 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: Study Finds Link Between Cancer Diagnosis, Stroke RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Study Reinforces Link Between Low Birth Weight, Diabetes Risk
MedicineNet - 9 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: Study Reinforces Link Between Low Birth Weight, Diabetes RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/8/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Despite Resolutions, Food Bills Go Up After New Year's
MedicineNet - 9 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: Despite Resolutions, Food Bills Go Up After New Year'sCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Dealing With Temper Tantrums
MedicineNet - 9 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Dealing With Temper TantrumsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/8/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Is It Grief or Depression?
MedicineNet - 9 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Is It Grief or Depression?Category: Health NewsCreated: 1/8/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Herceptin May Benefit Some Women With Early Breast Cancer
MedicineNet - 9 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: Herceptin May Benefit Some Women With Early Breast CancerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
High Blood Pressure May Boost Glaucoma Risk
MedicineNet - 9 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: High Blood Pressure May Boost Glaucoma RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Kidney Disease Treatment May Be Improving, Study Suggests
MedicineNet - 9 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: Kidney Disease Treatment May Be Improving, Study SuggestsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Internists suggest congressional actions to improve American healthcare
EurekAlert! - 9 Jan 2015 07:00
(American College of Physicians) It is critical that four healthcare issues be considered in the 114th Congress the American College of Physicians today told Senators Reid and McConnell, Representatives Boehner and Pelos...
Interferon-free combination therapy prevents recurrence of HCV after liver transplantation
EurekAlert! - 9 Jan 2015 07:00
(American Gastroenterological Association) A 24-week course of sofosbuvir and ribavirin can eliminate hepatitis C virus infection in two-thirds of patients who undergo liver transplantation, with positive consequences on...
LJI scientist receives $1.6 million grant from American Diabetes Association
EurekAlert! - 9 Jan 2015 07:00
(La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology) The American Diabetes Association has awarded La Jolla Institute researcher Stephanie Stanford, Ph.D., a $1.6 million grant to investigate the genetic and environmental fac...