Medical News
Scalp-Cooling Cap Reduces Hair Loss In Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
Tech Times - 10 Dec 2016 16:24
Hair loss adds emotional stress to cancer patients, especially women. Researchers tested a scalp-cooling device and found the cap effective at reducing hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, address...
Circulation favors placenta over brain in fetuses of diabetic mothers
EurekAlert! - 10 Dec 2016 07:00
(European Society of Cardiology) Blood flows preferentially to the placenta instead of the brain in fetuses of mothers with diabetes, reveals research presented today at EuroEcho-Imaging 2016.
GNC Pays $2 Million Fine, Settles Allegations Of Selling Misbranded Supplements
Tech Times - 10 Dec 2016 16:33
GNC agreed to pay $2.25 million to avoid federal prosecution, the U.S. Department of Justice said. Moving forward, the retailer would maintain a list of restricted ingredients as well as ingredients that are deemed safe ...
Studies Link Eye, Ear Problems To Zika Infections In Adults
Tech Times - 10 Dec 2016 15:18
Zika virus was associated with vision and hearing impairment, according to two new studies. Only a small number of patients reported the symptoms, which means further investigations will have to be conducted.
Damaging Chemical Imbalance Leads To 'Brain Rust,' Contributes To Schizophrenia
Tech Times - 10 Dec 2016 14:56
Recent discoveries made by a team from Harvard medical school may help detect the causes of schizophrenia and develop new treatments. Patients' brains present much higher levels of oxidation than their healthy counterpar...
Heart damage caused by chemotherapy is worse in patients with diabetes
EurekAlert! - 10 Dec 2016 07:00
(European Society of Cardiology) Heart damage caused by chemotherapy is worse in cancer patients who also have diabetes, according to a study presented today at EuroEcho-Imaging 2016.
Cancer-stricken 'Jeopardy!' Contestant Dies A Week Before Episode Airs
Tech Times - 10 Dec 2016 03:18
'Jeopardy!' contestant Cindy Stowell lost the battle against cancer eight days before the show airs the episode that features her. The said episode is set to air Tuesday, Dec. 13.