Medical News

(Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care) A hint of an added benefit can be derived from the drug manufacturer's data subsequently submitted. However, the extent cannot be exactly estimated.

(University of Virginia Health System) Magnifying a benefit of exercise in mice provided a 'profound' protection from diabetic cardiomyopathy, a potentially deadly heart condition that affects many people with diabetes. ...

(Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University) Teen girls who live in rural areas are more likely than their male counterparts to have undiagnosed asthma, and they often are at a higher risk of depression, ac...

Saunas may confer great health benefits - and longer lives to those people who visit the facilities. How much of a difference can they make?

Study of risks involved in various substances finds marijuana "low risk" compared to alcohol, nicotine or drugs like heroin or cocaine. Study suggests pot should be legalized and regulated in the same manner alcohol is.

Human DNA constantly replicates itself, and sometimes those duplicated genes result in errors. However, not all errors become mutations, and now scientists know why. Some genes get more attention from our natural DNA rep...

A large Australian study of more than 200,000 people has provided independent confirmation that up to two in every three smokers will die from their habit if they continue to smoke.

Introduction of peanut products into the diets of infants at high risk of developing peanut allergy was safe and led to an 81 percent reduction in the subsequent development of the allergy, a clinical trial has found. Th...

Intense anger can increase a person's risk of suffering from heart attack. A study suggests intense emotion possibly plays a role in the occurrence of this potentially fatal event.

New research sheds some light on the connection between Vitamin D and glucose metabolism disorders.

It turns out daydreaming's actually good for you, as researchers discover the capacity-enhancing ability of mind-wandering which helps in accomplishing complex tasks.

A new book describes the origination and spread of AIDS. The book suggests that the first incident of AIDS occurred in 1908 and not in 1981 as previously believed.

Researchers have discovered that exploratory behavior in teens is deeply rooted in the brain, manifesting as early as adolescence although not all are hardwired to be explorers.

The American Red Cross is urging blood donors to come forward and make donations. The humanitarian organization has planned more blood drives for March this year.

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Title: Controlled Exposure to Peanuts at Early Age Shows Promise as Allergy TreatmentCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/22/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/23/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Narcotic Painkiller Use Tied to Higher Risk for DepressionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/20/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/23/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Ears May Have Natural Defense Against Loud Noise, Mouse Study ShowsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/20/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/23/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: A Little Fat, Sugar OK for Kids If Diet Is Healthy: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/23/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: New Device Treats Superficial Varicose VeinsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/20/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/23/2015 12:00:00 AM