Medical News
New strategy improves detection of genetic mutations in hereditary colorectal cancer
EurekAlert! - 27 Aug 2015 06:00
(Elsevier Health Sciences) The role that PMS2 genetic mutations play in Lynch syndrome has been underestimated in part due to technological limitations. A new study in the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics describes a mul...
Dementia Preceded By Diminishing Awareness Of Memory Loss: Study
Tech Times - 27 Aug 2015 16:11
According to research, the lack of awareness that memory loss is occurring can be one of the warning signs of dementia as it precedes the disease's development by a couple of years.
Kraft Recalls Over Two Million Pounds Of Turkey Bacon
Tech Times - 27 Aug 2015 15:49
Kraft Heinz Foods Company is recalling over two million pounds of turkey bacon products because they may spoil earlier than the expiry dates. No adverse reactions have been reported yet, but the company received complain...
Boy Who Underwent Historic Double Hand Transplant Surgery Goes Home
Tech Times - 27 Aug 2015 15:26
Zion Harvey, the eight-year-old Baltimore boy who underwent a successful double hand transplant surgery in July, has been released from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and is now continuing his recuperation at ho...
Surgeon Performance Unaffected By Night Shifts Says Study
Tech Times - 27 Aug 2015 14:10
A new study found that the outcomes of daytime operations are not affected whether the performing surgeon worked the night before or not. Deaths, readmissions and complications between the two groups of patients did not ...
Household Bacteria Can Reveal Volumes About Home Residents
Tech Times - 27 Aug 2015 13:37
Researchers analyzed dust samples from 1,200 households across the U.S. and found that bacteria vary depending on who lives in the home, where it is located and what pets live there. Men and women contribute different ty...
Viral Ice Bucket Challenge May Have Resulted In ALS Breakthrough
Tech Times - 27 Aug 2015 13:18
A new study conducted by Johns Hopkins researchers suggests that a potential cure for the disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis could be found in an alternative protein designed to mimic TDP-43. The research was funded t...
Children Not Eating Veggies Despite Healthy School Lunch Program
Tech Times - 27 Aug 2015 13:11
A new study found that a U.S. program that requires children to eat fruits and vegetables during lunch only seems to hasten school food waste. According to the research, although kids opt to choose healthy food, they do ...
Simple And Affordable Blood Test Can Identify Cancer Relapse
Tech Times - 27 Aug 2015 13:06
Predicting cancer relapse has long been a challenge for clinicians. Now, a group of researchers was able to device a simple blood test that can help detect the possible recurrence of cancer and consequently identify the ...
The Science of Aging Well
Discover - 27 Aug 2015 12:00
Genetic treatments to reverse aging at the cellular level? Diets and exercises that help your mind and body function better longer? It’s not a sales pitch from a life-extension guru — it’s science.
The Broken Heart Syndrome
Discover - 27 Aug 2015 12:00
A woman’s extreme abdominal pain points to gallstones. But why is her heart rate going through the roof?
Parents' Clothing Can Infect Newborns in Intensive Care
MedicineNet - 27 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Parents' Clothing Can Infect Newborns in Intensive CareCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/25/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Only 1 in 5 Gay Teen Boys Get HIV Test
MedicineNet - 27 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Only 1 in 5 Gay Teen Boys Get HIV TestCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
New Moms Can Avoid Back Injury When Caring for Their Babies
MedicineNet - 27 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: New Moms Can Avoid Back Injury When Caring for Their BabiesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/25/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
False-Positive Mammogram Result Traumatic for Most Women: Study
MedicineNet - 27 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: False-Positive Mammogram Result Traumatic for Most Women: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Mom's Healthy Diet Linked to Lower Heart Defect Risk at Birth
MedicineNet - 27 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Mom's Healthy Diet Linked to Lower Heart Defect Risk at BirthCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/25/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
American Kids Growing Fatter Than Their Canadian Cousins
MedicineNet - 27 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: American Kids Growing Fatter Than Their Canadian CousinsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/25/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
After Heart Attack, Quitting Smoking Boosts Mental Health, Quality of Life
MedicineNet - 27 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: After Heart Attack, Quitting Smoking Boosts Mental Health, Quality of LifeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/25/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Many Young Adults Think Hookahs, E-Cigs Safer Than Cigarettes
MedicineNet - 27 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Many Young Adults Think Hookahs, E-Cigs Safer Than CigarettesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/25/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Acupuncture Best for Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Survivors: Study
MedicineNet - 27 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Acupuncture Best for Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Survivors: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/25/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Many Kids Tossing Fruits, Veggies in Trash Since New U.S. School Lunch Rules
MedicineNet - 27 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Many Kids Tossing Fruits, Veggies in Trash Since New U.S. School Lunch RulesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Exercise, Supplements Like Fish Oil Won't Keep Elderly Sharper: Studies
MedicineNet - 27 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Exercise, Supplements Like Fish Oil Won't Keep Elderly Sharper: StudiesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/25/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM