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Experimental Psoriasis Drug Shows Promise
MedicineNet - 10 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Experimental Psoriasis Drug Shows PromiseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/8/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Finding Time for Exercise
MedicineNet - 10 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Finding Time for ExerciseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AM
Some Antidepressant Treatments May Increase Risk Of Birth Defects, CDC Study Reveals
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2015 03:12
An increase in rare birth defects have been seen in some babies whose mothers took certain antidepressants during pregnancy, although the risk still remained low, a study finds. No links were found between birth defects ...
Majority Of Overweight Teens Unaware Of Their Condition
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2015 17:14
Scientists at Cancer Research UK discovered that more than a third of overweight or obese teenagers do not consider themselves as being too heavy and think their body size is just about right.
Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Strikes Again: Third Case Reported In Minnesota
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2015 16:49
It's in the water! Naegleria fowleri has been confirmed in a boy who swam in Lake Minnewaska, marking the third case of the amoeba infection in Minnesota.
Affordable Cholera Vaccine May Be Key To Containing Cholera Epidemics
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2015 16:18
Administering an affordable oral vaccine for cholera has been shown to be effective in controlling the disease in an area where it is endemic, offering insight into how it can be better managed on a global scale.
FDA Wants Stronger Warnings For Ibuprufen And Other Pain Killers
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2015 14:58
New data show that NSAIDs can increase risks for stroke and heart attack prompting the FDA to require makers of prescription versions of these drugs to include a statement that indicate the associated dangers of using th...
Medicare Proposes Restructuring Of Payments For Hip And Knee Replacement Surgeries
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2015 14:24
Hospitals may be subjected to a new Medicare rule that aims to improve the quality of care for patients requiring hip and knee replacement surgeries at a low cost. Through the restructuring of payments, hospitals will pa...
Senator Bill Nelson In Need Of Surgery Following Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2015 14:09
The office of Bill Nelson announced that US Senator and Florida Democrat will be undergoing a surgical operation following his diagnoses of prostate cancer. According to the statement, his medical condition will not affe...
Antidepressant Use Linked To Slight Increase In Risk Of Birth Defects
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2015 13:54
Researchers found links between the use of antidepressants in pregnancy and birth defects. They noted that risks are low but are not to be ignored. Doctors remind the importance of properly weighing the benefits of antid...
New Paper Rebuts Claim That Humans Can Distinguish Between 1 Trillion Scents
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2015 13:51
A new paper questions the findings of an earlier study that suggested the human nose is capable of discriminating at least 1 trillion odors.
Researchers Find Link Between Schizophrenia And Smoking Tobacco
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2015 13:48
Researchers at King's College London have discovered that people who smoke cigarettes are more likely to develop symptoms of the mental disorder schizophrenia than those who do not smoke.
'Tetris' May Ease Suffering Of PTSD Victims, Oxford Study Suggests
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2015 13:02
Post-traumatic stress disorder may be prevented or result in fewer symptoms in people playing 'Tetris' immediately after a traumatic event. How could this possibly work?
Painkiller Overdoses Often Involve 'Pharmacy Shopping'
MedicineNet - 10 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Painkiller Overdoses Often Involve 'Pharmacy Shopping'Category: Health NewsCreated: 7/8/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AM
Exotic Squirrels Transmit Deadly Virus to Breeders in Germany, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 10 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Exotic Squirrels Transmit Deadly Virus to Breeders in Germany, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/8/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AM
Muscle Strength Fades After Just Two Weeks of Inactivity
MedicineNet - 10 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Muscle Strength Fades After Just Two Weeks of InactivityCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/8/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AM
Early Intervention Shows Promise in Treating Schizophrenia
MedicineNet - 10 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Early Intervention Shows Promise in Treating SchizophreniaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/8/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AM
Less Education May Mean Shorter Lifespan, Study Suggests
MedicineNet - 10 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Less Education May Mean Shorter Lifespan, Study SuggestsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/8/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AM
Breast-Feeding Tied to Healthier Arteries in Middle Age
MedicineNet - 10 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Breast-Feeding Tied to Healthier Arteries in Middle AgeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/8/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Opt for Friendlier Flea Control
MedicineNet - 10 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Opt for Friendlier Flea ControlCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AM
Deaths From High Blood Pressure Should Plummet Under 'Obamacare': Study
MedicineNet - 10 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Deaths From High Blood Pressure Should Plummet Under 'Obamacare': StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AM
Cholera Vaccine Helps Prevent Serious Illness
MedicineNet - 10 Jul 2015 09:00
Title: Cholera Vaccine Helps Prevent Serious IllnessCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AM