Medical News
Some Types Of Bacteria Can Increase Odds Of Premature Birth
Tech Times - 18 Aug 2015 17:26
Researchers found that some microbial environments inside the body may contribute to premature births. The findings of a new study suggest that checking the microbiota of women during early gestation may provide an insig...
Researchers Create Wireless Implantable Device That Can Stimulate Neurons
Tech Times - 18 Aug 2015 17:18
Stanford researchers came up with a first for optogenetics by creating a wireless implantable device with a novel power-delivery system, making a number of applications now more possible.
The Progress and Pitfalls of Medical Marijuana
Discover - 18 Aug 2015 19:37
"Cannabis is like a medicine cabinet," says Roger Pertwee, who was instrumental in some of the early cannabis trials for multiple sclerosis. "It has a lot of compounds in it that are novel and unique to cannabis. We have...
Female MMA Fighter Finds Out About Pregnancy After Winning Title Fight
Tech Times - 18 Aug 2015 17:30
MMA fighter Kinberly Novaes was preparing for a fight but noticed that she is having problems losing weight. After consulting a doctor, she found out that she was pregnant and that she had been expecting since her last f...
State Of New York Approves Rules For Preventing Further Legionnaire's Disease Outbreaks
Tech Times - 18 Aug 2015 16:52
New York officials released a set of new regulations in the aim of combating the further spread of Legionnaire's disease in the state. The new rules will now require building owners to have their cooling towers cleaned a...
Brain-Eating Amoeba Detected In Louisiana Water System
Tech Times - 18 Aug 2015 16:46
The Department of Health and Hospitals in Louisiana has confirmed that traces of the brain-eating amoeba known as Naegleria fowerli was found in the local water system of Terrebonne Parish.
Coffee May Lower Risk Of Colon Cancer Recurrence
Tech Times - 18 Aug 2015 15:46
Colon cancer patients who regularly consume caffeine rich coffee daily may reduce their risk for tumor recurrence and cancer-related death, according to a new study conducted by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston...
Fish Oil Containing Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Prevent Onset Of Psychosis In Adolescents And Young Adults
Tech Times - 18 Aug 2015 14:43
About seven years of research says fish oil supplements have some effect in preventing the onset of psychosis in young adults. Most of the mild symptoms, which had begun to appear, disappeared when the study's participan...
Kite Pharma Says Death Of Patient Not Related To Cancer Treatment Trial
Tech Times - 18 Aug 2015 14:37
Kite Pharma admitted that there was indeed a patient who died during the early stage trial of its CAR-T drug KTE-C19 therapy, but the incident was found to be unrelated to experimental treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphom...
Grime In Cities Can Release Smog Particles When Exposed To Sunlight
Tech Times - 18 Aug 2015 13:40
A new study conducted by University of Toronto researchers has found that grime commonly found in urban areas can release harmful nitrogen gases in the air when exposed to light from the sun.
Neglecting Teen Health May Lead to Bigger Problems as Adults
MedicineNet - 18 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Neglecting Teen Health May Lead to Bigger Problems as AdultsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/17/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/17/2015 12:00:00 AM
More American Children Diagnosed With ADHD
MedicineNet - 18 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: More American Children Diagnosed With ADHDCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/14/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/17/2015 12:00:00 AM
Don't Let Backpacks Lead to Back Injury
MedicineNet - 18 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Don't Let Backpacks Lead to Back InjuryCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/15/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/17/2015 12:00:00 AM
Doctor Offers Back-to-School Health Tips
MedicineNet - 18 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Doctor Offers Back-to-School Health TipsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/16/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/17/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Talking to Your Child About Eating Disorders
MedicineNet - 18 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Talking to Your Child About Eating DisordersCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/17/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/17/2015 12:00:00 AM
Clearing Land Around Farms Doesn't Improve Food Safety
MedicineNet - 18 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Clearing Land Around Farms Doesn't Improve Food SafetyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/14/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/17/2015 12:00:00 AM
Almost 1 Million Signed Up for Obamacare After Open Enrollment
MedicineNet - 18 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Almost 1 Million Signed Up for Obamacare After Open EnrollmentCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/14/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/17/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Eat Responsibly
MedicineNet - 18 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Eat ResponsiblyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/17/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/17/2015 12:00:00 AM
Coping Tips for Summer Weather Hazards
MedicineNet - 18 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Coping Tips for Summer Weather HazardsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/14/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/17/2015 12:00:00 AM
Headaches Are Common in Kids, Teens
MedicineNet - 18 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Headaches Are Common in Kids, TeensCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/14/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/17/2015 12:00:00 AM
City Grime Releases Pollutant When Exposed to Sunlight: Study
MedicineNet - 18 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: City Grime Releases Pollutant When Exposed to Sunlight: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/17/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/17/2015 12:00:00 AM
WebMD Survey: Parents Don't See Kids' Stress Signs
MedicineNet - 18 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: WebMD Survey: Parents Don't See Kids' Stress SignsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/17/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/17/2015 12:00:00 AM