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Babies of younger mothers may live longer
Publish Date : 6/27/2006 9:01:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Babies of younger mothers are likely to live longer than those born to older women, says a study. Chest X-rays could raise breast cancer risk Publish Date : 6/27/2006 8:59:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Chest X-rays of women with high-risk genes could increase their chances of breast cancer, a study says. Mushrooms as good a source of dietary antioxidants as veggies Publish Date : 6/27/2006 8:53:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com If you simply don’t like the taste of carrots, beans or broccoli then perhaps you could switch over to mushrooms which are as good a source of dietary antioxidants as veggies. Environmental facors make women smokers more than genes Publish Date : 6/24/2006 9:02:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Researchers have long known that reasons for smoking include social pressure and other environmental factors, as well as genetic factors based on results of previous twin studies. Medical Services Begins Testing In Europe Publish Date : 6/24/2006 8:53:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Medical Services International Inc. (OTC: MSITF) has shipped VScan HIV test kits to Germany to begin additional testing related to the CE approval of its VScan HIV test kits. Good sleep habits could cut intensity of migraines Publish Date : 6/24/2006 8:51:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Good sleep habits can help lessen the intensity of migraines, says a study. Condoms could help reduce cervical cancer risk Publish Date : 6/22/2006 9:02:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Use of condoms during sex not only stops transmission of sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV and prevents pregnancy but also could protect against human papillomavirus (HPV) that causes cervical cancer, a study finds. Genes behind malaria parasite survival identified Publish Date : 6/20/2006 8:16:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com A new study by researchers at the Scripps Research Institute has not only identified new genes that are responsible for the malaria parasite's survival, but also for the parasite's development of drug resistance. Cannabis may help lower blood pressure Publish Date : 6/20/2006 8:15:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com A chemical compound found in cannabis, also known as hashish or marijuana, may help lower blood pressure, say scientists after testing it on rats. Common asthma inhalers may cause death Publish Date : 6/20/2006 8:15:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Three common asthma inhalers containing the drugs salmeterol or formoterol may cause up to 80 percent of asthma-related deaths, say researchers urging that they be taken off the market. Eating fish ‘n’ chips can make you live till 100! Publish Date : 6/20/2006 8:08:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com The secret of a long life is out and open, and it’s not credited to any medical therapy, but to eating oodles of fish ‘n’ chips. Ozone may be harmful for the heart Publish Date : 6/13/2006 8:54:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Scientists have said that ozone pollution is not only bad for the environment, but can also extensively damage the human heart. Incidence of diabetes taking on alarming proportions: study Publish Date : 6/12/2006 8:56:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com The incidence of diabetes has taken on alarming proportions in the last two decades, rising from 30 million to 230 million, resulting in the loss of millions of lives, according to a recent study. Scientists develop potential new approach Publish Date : 6/8/2006 8:20:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Scientists at John Hopkins institute have developed a potential new approach to treating diabetes, that of lowering blood sugar levels in mice by manipulating the release of sugar by liver cells. Passive TV Viewing Related To Children's Sleeping Difficulties Publish Date : 6/2/2006 9:02:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com A recent Finnish randomized population-based study shows that TV-viewing, and particularly exposure to adult-targeted programs, such as current affairs programs, TV series and police series and movies...... Fatigue A Lasting Problem After Liver Transplantation Publish Date : 6/2/2006 9:01:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com A new study on fatigue experienced by patients after undergoing liver transplantation found that it is a major problem that does not tend to improve with the passage of time. Gaining weight? You may suffer from heartburn Publish Date : 6/1/2006 9:02:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com A slight weight gain could raise the risk of developing heartburn in women, said a study, although researchers say they are not sure whether the results also apply to men. Combination drug shows promising results in lung cancer patients Publish Date : 6/1/2006 9:02:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com A study has revealed that pairing an experimental targeted therapy with a common anti-inflammatory produces promising results in patients with advanced lung cancer. WHO Says Bird Flu Drug Maker on Alert Publish Date : 5/28/2006 8:45:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com The biggest case yet of humans possibly infecting others with bird flu prompted the World Health Organization to put the maker of the anti-viral drug Tamiflu on alert for possible shipment ...... Health centre in tsunami land - with love from Germany Publish Date : 5/26/2006 9:23:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com The process of rebuilding her life after the devastating tsunami of 17 months ago is almost complete for 54-year-old Shakuntala -- with a brand new medical centre in her relocated village..... Studies Find Cognitive Therapy Benefits IBS Publish Date : 5/25/2006 8:39:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Cognitive behavioral therapy and hypnotherapy have been successfully used in the treatment of a variety of chronic syndromes, including common functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract...... A Gene Predisposing To Pituitary Tumors Identified Publish Date : 5/25/2006 8:38:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com A recent Finnish study identifies a low-penetrance gene defect which predisposes carriers to intracranial tumors called pituitary adenomas. In particular individuals carrying the gene defect are susceptible ...... Sleeping Less Linked To Weight Gain Publish Date : 5/25/2006 8:37:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Women who sleep 5 hours or less per night weigh more on average than those who sleep 7 hours, according to a study to be presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference on May 23rd. Research Reveals Control Of Potent Immune Regulator Publish Date : 5/25/2006 8:36:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com A new study reveals how the production of a potent immune regulator called interferon gamma (IFNg) is controlled in natural killer (NK) cells, immune cells that typically defend the body against cancer and infections. Diabetes, Heart Disease Can Herald Early GI Cancers Publish Date : 5/25/2006 8:35:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Heart disease and diabetes are among the most common conditions plaguing Americans today, and they are related to a host of other diseases. Bird Flu: WHO probing possibility of human-to-human infection Publish Date : 5/24/2006 9:30:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com The United Nations health agency is investigating the possibility of human-to-human infection in six Indonesians who recently died of bird flu. RNA Interference Stops Colon Cancer Spread In Mice Publish Date : 5/24/2006 9:15:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Using one of the newest and most powerful tools of biomedical science, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) researchers have scored a dramatic success in the battle against colorectal cancer. New Genetic Test For Breast Cancer Publish Date : 5/24/2006 9:14:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Researchers at Montefiore Medical Center are leading a nationwide clinical trial to determine whether a new genetic test can be used to personalize treatment for early-stage breast cancer. Early treatment could benefit teens with prehypertension: research Publish Date : 5/22/2006 9:29:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com A study has found that, teenagers diagnosed with prehypertension can be prevented from developing hypertension and related complications later in life if they start treatment early on. Infants exposed to cats may get eczema Publish Date : 5/22/2006 9:28:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Children who are exposed to cats soon after birth face an increased risk of developing eczema, an inflammatory condition that causes the skin to become red, scaly and itchy, says a study. Women who drink milk more likely to have twins Publish Date : 5/20/2006 9:30:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Dietary changes can affect a woman's chances of having twins, and that her overall chance is determined by a combination of diet and heredity, according to a new research. Vitamin E’s cancer-killing properties identified Publish Date : 5/20/2006 9:29:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Researchers have now learnt how a derivative of vitamin E causes the death of cancer cells. 308 migratory birds die of avian flu in northwest China Publish Date : 5/20/2006 9:19:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com China today said 308 migratory birds have died since April 23 when a bird flu case was reported in Qinghai province. Test For Dioxin Sensitivity In Wildlife Could Result From New Study Publish Date : 5/19/2006 1:08:00 PM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Why are chickens so sensitive to dioxins, but terns seem much more resistant, despite their exposure through eating dioxin-tainted fish? The life-or-death difference researchers have found ...... Codeine May Be No Cure For Cough Publish Date : 5/19/2006 1:07:00 PM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Scientists at the University of Manchester's North West Lung Centre have found that codeine - a standard ingredient in cough remedies - could be no more effective than an inactive placebo compound at treating cough. Bob Wilson Declared SimBaby ‘alive' Publish Date : 5/19/2006 1:05:00 PM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Today former football star, Bob Wilson, unveiled SimBaby, a life-like manikin which will be used to train healthcare students and professionals and stressed the importance of these facilities in saving and extending lives. Tobacco smoke increases infants hay-fever risk Publish Date : 5/19/2006 12:59:00 PM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Parents of kids who are not even a year old should think twice before lighting a cigarette in their house, as a recent study conducted by the University of Cincinnati (UC) epidemiologists reveals ...... Coffee helps reduce risk of cardiovascular disease Publish Date : 5/13/2006 9:33:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Here’s some good news for all those people who can’t begin the day without first guzzling a cup or two of coffee, for a new research that contradicts previous studies on the ill-effects ...... Exercise helps keep skin cancer at bay Publish Date : 5/13/2006 9:33:00 AM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Exercise has always been seen as the best way to keep fit and healthy, and now a new research on mice has found that it can even protect against skin cancer. Watch tracking blood pressure approved by US watchdog Publish Date : 5/12/2006 1:51:00 PM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com A watch developed in Singapore that measures blood pressure around the clock has been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the inventor said Friday. Isolating Adult Mesenchymal Stem Cells From Blood Publish Date : 5/12/2006 1:49:00 PM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Ortec International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ORTN), a company focused on development and commercialization of products applicable to regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy...... New Treatment For Food Poisoning Publish Date : 5/12/2006 1:49:00 PM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com A team of researchers working at the University of Bristol has found a potential new treatment for listeriosis, a deadly form of food poisoning. Their work is reported in Nature Medicine. Long-term Estrogen Therapy Linked To Breast Cancer Risk Publish Date : 5/12/2006 1:47:00 PM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Long-term estrogen therapy may be related to a higher risk of breast cancer among postmenopausal women who have had a hysterectomy, according to an article in the May issue ...... Cutting calories may reduce aging Publish Date : 5/9/2006 1:56:00 PM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Cutting calories from your diet not only makes you slim, it may help lessen the effect of aging, says a study. Childhood arthritis patients face fracture risk later Publish Date : 5/9/2006 1:56:00 PM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Children who suffer from arthritis face increased risk of fractures in later life, particularly during adolescence, a study reveals. Contraceptive pill Dianette may cause depression Publish Date : 5/9/2006 1:54:00 PM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Long use of contraceptive pill Dianette may cause its users depression, says a study. Afghanistan starts anti-polio campaign Publish Date : 5/9/2006 1:35:00 PM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Six cases of polio have been detected in southern Afghanistan so far in 2006, a U.N. spokesman said at the start of a three-day polio immunization campaign. Aussie surgeries halted by bed shortages Publish Date : 5/9/2006 1:27:00 PM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Some Australian physicians reportedly are canceling cardiac and other types of surgical procedures because of a lack of intensive care beds. Study shows why weight game is inevitable Publish Date : 5/9/2006 1:26:00 PM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Denmark's National Exercise and Nutrition Council says it has found people cannot lose more than 5 percent to 10 percent of their weight through dieting. Human immune-system protein makes HIV more infectious Publish Date : 5/8/2006 1:39:00 PM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Scientists have found that the human form of immune-system protein, cyclophilin A, changes the shape of HIV particles to make them more infectious. Gene that increases diabetes risk detected Publish Date : 5/8/2006 1:38:00 PM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Scientists have found a gene that increased Type 2 diabetes in overweight mice, a development they say may help find new treatment for the condition in humans. Tattoos on lower back problematic during childbirth Publish Date : 5/8/2006 1:37:00 PM Source : Health News Sofianewsroom.com Large tattoos on the lower back and buttocks can lead to problems for women during childbirth, as the marking could prevent doctors from applying a local anaesthetic, reported the German medical journal Arzte Zeitung. Infections Threaten Bulgaria's 2nd City Following Floods Publish Date : 8/7/2005 11:39:00 PM Source : Health News Bulgaria's second city Plovdiv is threatened by infections because of the lack of drinkable water, health experts warned. 5 Reported Dead, 5,000 Evacuated in Flood-Hit Bulgaria Publish Date : 8/6/2005 11:15:00 PM Source : Health News Five people are reported to have died in the floods that hit Bulgaria. Being a Bronze Goddess Publish Date : 8/5/2005 11:38:00 PM Source : Health News If holiday is over, then you sun-kissed body and face need a touch of cosmetics to turn you into an exotic diva. Seven HIV Kids registered in Bulgaria Publish Date : 8/4/2005 11:03:00 PM Source : Health News There are seven Bulgarian children with HIV, official records show. Gen. Borissov: Bulgaria Faces Drug Market War Publish Date : 8/3/2005 11:06:00 PM Source : Health News The murder of Anton Miltenov a.k.a. Klyuna (the Beak) is expected to fuel a serious battle for the drug market distribution in Bulgaria...... Chemical Plant Explodes in Texas, 4 Injured Publish Date : 7/29/2005 11:11:00 PM Source : Health News A series of explosions rocked a chemical plant in Texas, injuring at least four people. Celebrities Tie "Human Ribbon" against Cancer Publish Date : 7/28/2005 11:01:00 PM Source : Health News Bulgarian celebrity ladies used their bodies to form a human ribbon, a symbol of the fight against breast cancer. Scientists Hit HIV Drug's Track Publish Date : 7/25/2005 11:28:00 PM Source : Health News A team of German and UK scientists have found a molecule that interferes with the formation of HIV, which they hope can lead to new drugs. Total Results : 84 More Pages : [1] 2 Next Page |