Medical News
Weak Cybersecurity At Healthcare.Gov Could Place Sensitive Data at Risk
Tech Times - 26 Sep 2015 10:33
An official audit uncovered slipshod cybersecurity practices in MIDAS, the system that stores millions of customer data under Obamacare. System flaws include 135 database vulnerabilities, 22 of which are classified as hi...
Parents Differ on Definition of Cyberbullying, Survey Shows
MedicineNet - 26 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: Parents Differ on Definition of Cyberbullying, Survey ShowsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/24/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/25/2015 12:00:00 AM
FDA Issues Approval For Bayer Autoinjector For Multiple Sclerosis Therapy
Tech Times - 26 Sep 2015 15:59
The FDA has approved Bayer's autoinjector BETACONNECT as a means of administrating BETASERON for treating relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, offering another treatment option for the disease.
Feeling Dizzy After Standing May Hint Serious Health Problem, Higher Risks For Early Death
Tech Times - 26 Sep 2015 15:53
A new study has found that getting dizzy after a few minutes of standing can be a warning sign of underlying health problems.
Weight Loss Tea Left Girl With Acute Hepatitis: Is It Safe To Buy Herbal Supplements Online?
Tech Times - 26 Sep 2015 15:49
A teenage girl suffered from acute hepatitis and liver damage after consuming too much of the Chinese green tea she bought online to lose weight. She said that she was not aware of the contents of the weight loss product...
AbbVie Dumps Galapagos Deal To Pursue Development Of ABT-494 Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug
Tech Times - 26 Sep 2015 15:24
AbbVie will pursue the development of its own rheumatoid arthritis drug after mid-stage clinical tests proved successful.
Teen Bodybuilder Who Wants To Be The Next 'The Rock' Dies After Heart Artery Exploded
Tech Times - 26 Sep 2015 15:22
Teen bodybuilder Andrej Gajdos collapsed outside a Tesco Supermarket following an artery burst that killed him almost instantly. The aspiring weightlifter wanted to be the next Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
Nigeria Wins Battle Against Polio: Here's How It Fought The Disease
Tech Times - 26 Sep 2015 14:53
Health workers in Nigeria braved potential militant group attacks to vaccinate children in remote areas. The African country also adopted innovative approaches that contributed to it becoming removed from the list of pol...
Top Medical Officer Admits To Involvement In 'Alzheimergate' Scandal
Tech Times - 26 Sep 2015 14:10
Department of Health's Dame Sally Davies admitted to have spoken with The Lancet journal editor Richard Horton prior to the publication of an Alzheimer's study that could possibly be misreported and cause public alarm.
Opdivo And Cometriq Drugs Proven More Effective Than Novartis' Afinitor As Advanced Kidney Cancer Treatment
Tech Times - 26 Sep 2015 13:29
Cometriq and Opdivo could likely receive approval next year as treatment for advanced kidney cancer after studies showed positive result. One study was halted earlier than schedule because patients taking Opdivo lived lo...
Breast Implants Produced By Brazilian Manufacturer Silimed Could Be Contaminated: What You Should Know
Tech Times - 26 Sep 2015 10:19
European and Australian regulators ring the alarm on Silimed breast implants and similar devices following contamination reports. Plastic surgeons have been called to suspend use of such products and connect with potenti...
Baltimore Health Dept. Awarded Over $20 Million To Combat Aids
Tech Times - 26 Sep 2015 09:11
The Department of Health in Baltimore has received a grant worth more than $20 million from the Centers for Disease Control in order to help stop the spread of STDs in the city.
Sleep Apnea May Raise Risk of Depression
MedicineNet - 26 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: Sleep Apnea May Raise Risk of DepressionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/25/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/25/2015 12:00:00 AM
Potatoes, Tomatoes Make Up Bulk of Americans' Veggie Intake
MedicineNet - 26 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: Potatoes, Tomatoes Make Up Bulk of Americans' Veggie IntakeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/24/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/25/2015 12:00:00 AM
8 of 10 People in Addiction Treatment Smoke, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 26 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: 8 of 10 People in Addiction Treatment Smoke, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/25/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/25/2015 12:00:00 AM
Finding Disease Cures Can Take Up to a Century: Analysis
MedicineNet - 26 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: Finding Disease Cures Can Take Up to a Century: AnalysisCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/24/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/25/2015 12:00:00 AM
Forget Three Square Meals -- Americans Eat All Day Long
MedicineNet - 26 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: Forget Three Square Meals -- Americans Eat All Day LongCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/24/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/25/2015 12:00:00 AM
Gene Tied to Adult Depression After Childhood Abuse
MedicineNet - 26 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: Gene Tied to Adult Depression After Childhood AbuseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/24/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/25/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Preventing Childhood Obesity
MedicineNet - 26 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Preventing Childhood ObesityCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/25/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/25/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Visiting the Dentist
MedicineNet - 26 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Visiting the DentistCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/25/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/25/2015 12:00:00 AM
MRIs Before Breast Cancer Surgery on the Rise: Study
MedicineNet - 26 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: MRIs Before Breast Cancer Surgery on the Rise: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/24/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/25/2015 12:00:00 AM
Mindfulness Calms Nerves at School and Work
MedicineNet - 26 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: Mindfulness Calms Nerves at School and WorkCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/25/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/25/2015 12:00:00 AM