As the U.S. population ages, the number of people with Alzheimer's could more than triple over the next four decades. While most will be elderly, about 10 percent will develop the disease before the age of 65, often in their 40s or 50s. Read More >> Sat, 17 May 2008 11:30:00 -0400
Scott Simon looks at how giant beetles were smuggled into the U.S. from Taiwan. They pose a threat to agriculture. Read More >> Sat, 17 May 2008 08:00:00 -0400
Scott Simon looks at a survey of health code violations at Major League ball parks. The home of the Los Angeles Angels was rated the worst. Read More >> Sat, 17 May 2008 08:00:00 -0400
People still go hungry in Bangladesh, but they're not starving anymore. And they want the world to know about their progress in rice farming. Read More >> Sat, 17 May 2008 08:00:00 -0400
How do yeast, water, hops and grain combine to form a lager, pilsener or ale? The process requires careful supervision and tightly controlled conditions. Expert brewmasters explain how temperature, timing and ingredients all factor into making an excellent beer. Read More >> Fri, 16 May 2008 13:16:00 -0400
The five Great Lakes — Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan and Superior — are said to hold one-fifth of the world's surface fresh water. The lakes are threatened by fluctuating water levels, invasive species and pollution — and nearby communities are looking for ways to help. Read More >> Fri, 16 May 2008 12:41:00 -0400
BBC
Cord blood cancer therapy boost
Immune cells grown from umbilical cord blood may one day be used to improve leukaemia treatment, say researchers. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 23:54:07 GMT
Juice 'prevents clogged arteries'
Juices made from apples or purple grapes protect against developing clogged arteries, a study suggests. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 17:09:31 GMT
Meningitis B trials 'encouraging'
Initial results of clinical trials on a possible vaccine against meningitis B show 'encouraging' results. Read More >>
Thu, 15 May 2008 00:01:18 GMT
Sex disease fears over teenagers
A survey claims that nearly half of all under 25-year-olds do not use condoms when they meet a new partner. Read More >>
Thu, 15 May 2008 14:26:01 GMT
NHS IT 'at least four years late'
It will be at least 2014 before the NHS in England has a single electronic records system, say auditors. Read More >>
Thu, 15 May 2008 23:05:52 GMT
Japan smokers face age test
A Japanese company is developing face recognition software for cigarette vending machines - to curb underage smoking. Read More >>
Mon, 12 May 2008 11:39:34 GMT
Single anti-flu drug 'not enough'
No single drug will be enough to treat all the victims of a global pandemic of the H5N1 bird flu, research suggests. Read More >>
Thu, 15 May 2008 00:20:34 GMT
Hope over smear test alternative
A test for a sex infection may be better at screening for cervical cancer than smear tests, a study suggests. Read More >>
Thu, 15 May 2008 03:12:17 GMT
Survival of quake victims depends on many factors
NEW YORK (AP) -- A nurse survived eight days in the wreckage of a Turkish hospital destroyed by an earthquake in 1992. A newborn was rescued after more than a week in the rubble of Mexico City's 1985 quake. Now, in China, rescuers are pulling out victims days after they were buried by a powerful earthquake.... Read More >>
FDA stresses birth defect risks with Roche drug
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Health regulators warned again Friday that Roche and Novartis drugs prescribed to organ transplant patients can cause miscarriages and birth defects when used by pregnant women.... Read More >>
Vitamin D may help curb breast cancer, study finds
Breast cancer patients with low levels of vitamin D were much more likely to die of the disease or have it spread than patients getting enough of the nutrient, a study found - adding to evidence the "sunshine vitamin" has anti-cancer benefits. The results are sure to renew arguments about whether a little more sunshine is a good thing.... Read More >>
Drug combo helps women with advanced breast cancer
A combination of two new-generation cancer drugs modestly delayed the time it took for cancer to worsen in a study of 300 women with very advanced disease who had stopped responding to other treatments.... Read More >>
NPR
U.S. Alzheimer's Numbers Expected to Grow
As the U.S. population ages, the number of people with Alzheimer's could more than triple over the next four decades. While most will be elderly, about 10 percent will develop the disease before the age of 65, often in their 40s or 50s. Read More >>
Sat, 17 May 2008 11:30:00 -0400
Former Justice Asks Congress for Alzheimer's Aid
Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor testifies Wednesday before the U.S. Senate's Special Committee on Aging about her husband's struggle with Alzheimer's. It is the first time O'Connor has spoken publicly and at length about the disease. She urges Congress to speed research on finding a cure. Her husband's diagnosis was the main reason she stepped down from the court in 2005. She says he is "not in very good shape." Read More >>
Wed, 14 May 2008 16:37:00 -0400
Study: Ultrasound Boosts Breast Cancer Detection
Adding an ultrasound exam to a standard mammogram may increase the detection of breast cancer in women at high risk for the disease, a recent study suggests. However, the method is more prone to producing a false positive, possibly leading to unneeded biopsies. Read More >>
Tue, 13 May 2008 16:38:00 -0400
NY Introduces Ambulance for Rapid Organ Recovery
New York City is starting an ambulance service designed to preserve the organs of the newly deceased so that they'll be available for transplant. Proponents say the Rapid Organ Recovery program will save lives. Critics worry that it might divert resources from the treatment of the living. Read More >>
Tue, 13 May 2008 15:13:00 -0400
Insurers Eye Savings from Treatment Overseas
Uninsured Americans are flying to Thailand for cheap surgery. But reporter Avery Comarow says U.S.-based insurance companies are studying the safety of sending patients to foreign countries for cheap major surgery. Read More >>
Thu, 08 May 2008 09:27:00 -0400
Two Families Grapple with Sons' Gender Preferences
Thousands of miles apart, two families noticed their toddler sons gravitated toward toys, colors and clothes generally associated with girls. Each family eventually decided to go with radically different approaches to their child's identity issues, as directed by their therapists. Read More >>
Wed, 07 May 2008 16:00:00 -0400
HIV Concerns for Many Mississippi Latinos
Mississippi and other states in the south have seen a recent rise in the number of Latino immigrants. But there's concern that the lack access to healthcare makes these newcomers vulnerable to HIV. Tim Frasca, who works with the Latino Commission on AIDS Deep South, discusses why some Latino immigrants aren't getting adequate healthcare and prevention services, and what's being done to combat the problem. Read More >>
Wed, 07 May 2008 12:00:00 -0400
Study: Doctors Over-Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder
A new study suggests that many people are being diagnosed as bipolar even though they do not meet the criteria for the disorder. Researchers at Rhode Island Hospital found that about half of 700 patients who'd been diagnosed as bipolar should not have been. Read More >>
Tue, 06 May 2008 16:51:00 -0400
Another Reason Not to Take Cod Liver Oil
A study suggests that if taken in childhood, cod liver oil may lead to decreased bone density in women due to its ultra high Vitamin A content. Medical expert Dr. Sydney Spiesel discusses what types of cod liver oil are worst. Read More >>
Mon, 05 May 2008 13:00:00 -0400
Fox News
Kennedy Taken to Massachusetts Hospital
Sen. Ted Kennedy has been taken to Massachusetts General Hospital after apparently suffering two seizures; his medical condition is unknown. Read More >>
Sat, 17 May 2008 02:15:50 EST
Boy, 3, Sleeps For First Time After Experimental Surgery
A 3-year-old boy from St. Petersburg, Fla., has fallen asleep for the first time in his life after doctors performed experimental surgery to fix a rare brain condition, Local6.com reported. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 02:40:34 EST
Nerve Blocks Reduce Hot Flashes In Cancer Survivors
In an experimental study, breast cancer survivors who experienced severe hot flashes underwent nerve block therapy to regulate their bodys temperature and found the number of occurrences was decreased dramatically. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 02:03:51 EST
CDC: Salmonella Outbreaks Traced to Dry Dog Food
An outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to contaminated dry dog food for the first time ever, said officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 02:42:25 EST
Study: Vitamin D May Help Curb Breast Cancer
Breast cancer patients with low levels of vitamin D were much more likely to die of the disease or have it spread than patients getting enough of the nutrient, a study found - adding to evidence the "sunshine vitamin" has anti-cancer benefits. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 02:17:11 EST
'Werewolf Boy' 1 of 50 in World With Genetic Condition
Hypertrichosis, a rare genetic condition that is also known as Werewolf Syndrome, causes 11-year-old Pruthviraj Patil's body to be covered with thick, matted hair, London's Telegraph reported. Read More >>
Thu, 15 May 2008 03:51:16 EST
Acne Drug Could Prevent Emphysema Damage
Doxycyline the antibiotic commonly used to treat acne, sinus infections and urinary tract infections can also prevent tissue damage caused by emphysema, researchers said. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 08:03:18 EST
