Medical News
FDA Concerned That Common Intravenous Pump Can Be Hacked
Tech Times - 4 Aug 2015 16:19
The Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Homeland Security have issued warnings to medical facilities in the United States against the use of Hospira's Symbiq Infusion System because of risks to cyber-secur...
New research shows remembering self-control failures leads to repeat failures
EurekAlert! - 4 Aug 2015 06:00
(Boston College) We don't always make better decisions with our self-control even after making mistakes in our past. In fact, remembering self-control failures can lead to repeat failures. The study shows the effectivene...
Cures for PTSD often remain elusive for war veterans
e! Science News - 4 Aug 2015 22:03
Our nation's veterans continue to suffer emotional and psychological effects of war--some for decades. And while there has been greater attention directed recently toward post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more v...
FDA Gives Approval For First 3D-Printed Prescription Drug
Tech Times - 4 Aug 2015 15:45
A drug for epileptic seizures will dissolve quickly and be easier to take thanks to 3D printing technology, its maker says. Even high dosages will be more convenient for people to swallow, it says.
UN Calls For Better Breastfeeding Policies For Working Moms
Tech Times - 4 Aug 2015 14:51
Policies that promote breastfeeding in the workplace must be implemented to increase the numbers of children and mothers benefiting from the said healthy nursing practice. Experts say that in the long run, business owner...
More Experts Now Advocating For Vitamin D Supplements
Tech Times - 4 Aug 2015 14:33
The British government agency Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition has developed new recommendations regarding the regular intake of vitamin D supplements for people in the country in order to provide them necessar...
Rosa Labs Releases Soylent 2.0 Drinkable Meal-Replacement Product
Tech Times - 4 Aug 2015 14:17
A new version of the nutritional drink, Soylent, has been released by Rosa Labs. The company decided to transform it into a ready-to-drink packaging to enhance production and shipping efficacy and costs, among many other...
Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak In The Bronx Claims 7th Victim
Tech Times - 4 Aug 2015 13:56
City health officials announced that, from four fatalities, the mortality cases in the Bronx due to Legionnaires' disease has risen to seven. Authorities are said to intensify their work to create plans not only to halt ...
Thomson Reuters Report Says Pharma Sales To Shoot Past $1 Trillion Mark
Tech Times - 4 Aug 2015 13:41
Thomson Reuters' Intellectual Property and Science business report that the drug industry is set to experience an increase in sales, from the $1 trillion recorded in 2014 to $1.3 trillion by 2018 because of the launch of...
Greatest Impact Of Nuclear Disasters Is Psychological, Not Physical, Studies Find
Tech Times - 4 Aug 2015 13:10
Mental problems following nuclear accidents are more widespread than any physical effects of radiation, studies have found. Depression and post-traumatic syndrome affect many people in certain regions, researchers say.
Severe 'Picky Eating' May Point to Mental Health Issues in Kids
MedicineNet - 4 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Severe 'Picky Eating' May Point to Mental Health Issues in KidsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/3/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
Scientists Identify 5 Types of Prostate Cancer
MedicineNet - 4 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Scientists Identify 5 Types of Prostate CancerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/1/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
Many Older Americans Feel Prepared for Aging
MedicineNet - 4 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Many Older Americans Feel Prepared for AgingCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/31/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
Kids' Hemophilia Drugs a Big Part of State Medicaid Spending
MedicineNet - 4 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Kids' Hemophilia Drugs a Big Part of State Medicaid SpendingCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/31/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
Obese Kids a Universal Target for Bullies
MedicineNet - 4 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Obese Kids a Universal Target for BulliesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/2/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
Head Injury Tied to Long-Term Attention Issues in Kids
MedicineNet - 4 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Head Injury Tied to Long-Term Attention Issues in KidsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/3/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
Noninvasive Stimulation Gets Legs Moving After Spinal Cord Injury
MedicineNet - 4 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Noninvasive Stimulation Gets Legs Moving After Spinal Cord InjuryCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/31/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Plan to Eat Healthier
MedicineNet - 4 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Plan to Eat HealthierCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/3/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
Mountain Biker Survives After Neck Impaled by Tree Branch
MedicineNet - 4 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Mountain Biker Survives After Neck Impaled by Tree BranchCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/31/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
Experimental Treatment Uses Nitric Oxide for Acne
MedicineNet - 4 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Experimental Treatment Uses Nitric Oxide for AcneCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/31/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
More Progress Needed To Get Stroke Patients Rapid Care
MedicineNet - 4 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: More Progress Needed To Get Stroke Patients Rapid CareCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/31/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
Add Asthma, Allergy Plans to Your Back-to-School List
MedicineNet - 4 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Add Asthma, Allergy Plans to Your Back-to-School ListCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/1/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/3/2015 12:00:00 AM