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Cheese Is Addictive As Drug: Dairy Product Triggers Brain Region Linked To Addiction
Tech Times - 23 Oct 2015 14:40
A chemical found in most addicitve drugs was found to be present in dairy products. Such discovery may explain why cheese is hard to resist.
Shigella Outbreak At California Restaurant Sickens 93: Affected Diners File Suit
Tech Times - 23 Oct 2015 04:06
Two lawsuits have been filed against the owners of Mariscos San Juan, a Mexican seafood restaurant where 24 people have been confirmed to be infected with Shigella. Health officials have since shut down the establishment...
Woman Who Can Smell Parkinson's Disease Inspires New Study
Tech Times - 23 Oct 2015 03:46
Researchers will examine the skin of several people with and without Parkinson's disease after a woman from Scotland was reported to have the ability to detect if a person has it. The results may revolutionize Parkinson'...
Blood-Testing Start-Up Theranos Is In 'Pause Period', Says CEO Elizabeth Holmes
Tech Times - 23 Oct 2015 04:01
Hot Silicon Valley start-up Theranos is currently on 'pause'. But the war surrounding the controversy spurred by WSJ articles continues to draw blood.
Mini-kidney organoids re-create disease in lab dishes
e! Science News - 23 Oct 2015 17:06
Mini-kidney organoids have now been grown in a laboratory by using genome editing to re-create human kidney disease in petri dishes.
How A Woman Was Able To Smell Parkinson's: The Science Of Detecting Diseases Through The Sense of Smell
Tech Times - 23 Oct 2015 16:48
The ability of a woman in Scotland to detect the scent of Parkinson's disease in her husband has led researchers to investigate the potential of using the sense of smell to diagnose malignancies in patients. A study is n...
Some Doctors Skeptical With New American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines: Here's Why
Tech Times - 23 Oct 2015 15:25
The American Cancer Society's (ACS) updated screening guidelines do not go well with some survivors and confuse even more women. In a gist, the society is saying 'screen at a later age and less frequently.'
Obama Announces US Will Tackle Heroin, Prescription Drug Abuse
Tech Times - 23 Oct 2015 15:06
President Obama has outlined a plan to address the increasing number of heroin and prescription drug abuse victims. He said they will accomplish this by providing better access to drug treatments and training more doctor...
FDA Approves Merrimack's Pancreatic Cancer Drug Onivyde But Treatment Comes With Boxed Warning
Tech Times - 23 Oct 2015 13:56
The FDA approved the distribution of new pancreatic cancer drug Onivyde. However, because of its several consideraby fatal side effects, boxed warnings are to be included to guide clinicians in prescribing the drug.
Costly Turing Drug Now Has Competition: Imprimis Pharmaceuticals Offers $1 Alternative To $750 Daraprim
Tech Times - 23 Oct 2015 13:14
A San Diego biomedical firm announced the launch of its $1 alternative to HIV drug Daraprim, a brand-name formulation of pyrimethamine. The price of Turing Pharmaceuticals' Daraprim jumped from $13.50 to a reported $750 ...
Less Than Six Hours Of Sleep Linked To Risk Factors For Strokes, Heart Disease And Diabetes
Tech Times - 23 Oct 2015 12:47
Lack of sleep has been associated with different health problems. Now, researchers found that less than six hours of sleep may be linked to risk factors for strokes, heart disease and diabetes.
How The Mediterranean Diet Boosts Brain Health: 4 Healthy Must-Try Dishes
Tech Times - 23 Oct 2015 12:46
Researchers at Columbia University in New York have discovered that individuals who follow the Mediterranean diet benefit from better protection against degenerative brain diseases. Here are four simple and easy-to-prepa...
Study Finds Many Doctors Passively Discourage HPV Vaccination: Here's Why
Tech Times - 23 Oct 2015 12:42
A study found that 27 percent of doctors across the United States did not strongly endorse getting the HPV vaccine. Recommendations were also lower among doctors who were uncomfortable discussing sexually transmitted inf...
Man Hospitalized After E-cigarette Left A Hole In His Lungs: Here's What Happened
Tech Times - 23 Oct 2015 10:18
A man was sent to the hospital when he accidentally burned a hole into his right lung. A faulty e-cigarette was found to be the culprit.
Can Aspirin Stop Return Of Cancer? NHS-Funded Study To Examine Effect Of Drugs On 11,000 Patients
Tech Times - 23 Oct 2015 09:43
The NHS will team up with Cancer Research UK to investigate whether or not taking aspirin daily can prevent cancer relapse. If the result is positive, researchers say that it will be a huge help for cancer treatment.
Mediterranean Diet May Keep Your Mind Healthier in Old Age
MedicineNet - 23 Oct 2015 09:00
Title: Mediterranean Diet May Keep Your Mind Healthier in Old AgeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/21/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/22/2015 12:00:00 AM
Being Mindful May Guard Against Belly Fat
MedicineNet - 23 Oct 2015 09:00
Title: Being Mindful May Guard Against Belly FatCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/21/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/22/2015 12:00:00 AM
Coagadex Approved for Rare Clotting Disorder
MedicineNet - 23 Oct 2015 09:00
Title: Coagadex Approved for Rare Clotting DisorderCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/21/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/22/2015 12:00:00 AM
Common Shoulder Injury Heals Well Without Surgery: Study
MedicineNet - 23 Oct 2015 09:00
Title: Common Shoulder Injury Heals Well Without Surgery: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/22/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/22/2015 12:00:00 AM
Ex Youth Football Player: You Could End Up Like Me
MedicineNet - 23 Oct 2015 09:00
Title: Ex Youth Football Player: You Could End Up Like MeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/22/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/22/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Getting Rid of Mold After a Flood
MedicineNet - 23 Oct 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Getting Rid of Mold After a FloodCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/22/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/22/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: What's Polluting the Indoor Air?
MedicineNet - 23 Oct 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: What's Polluting the Indoor Air?Category: Health NewsCreated: 10/22/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/22/2015 12:00:00 AM