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Space Research May Help Explain Salmonella Illness

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Mar 11, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Salmonella bacteria research from two recent NASA space missions discovered key elements of the bacteria's disease-causing potential that hold promise for improving ways to fight food-borne infections on ...





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Physicians knowledge of childhood food allergies needs room for improvement

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 09, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

With an estimated four to six percent of children in the U.S. suffering from food allergies, a new study shows that pediatricians and family physicians aren't always confident they have the ability to diagnose or treat food ...


FDA panel backs Schering-Plough cancer drug

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Oct 05, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Federal health advisers voted 6-4 on Monday that the potential benefits of a Schering-Plough drug outweigh its toxic risks as a treatment for late-stage skin cancer.


Antiepileptic drugs not linked to suicide among those with bipolar disorder

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 07, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Despite government warnings about an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and actions while taking antiepileptic drugs, these medications do not appear to be associated with increased risk of suicide attempts in individuals ...


Brain's response to seeing food may be linked to weight loss maintenance

Medicine & Health / Health

created Sep 15, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A difference in brain activity patterns may explain why some people are able to maintain a significant weight loss while others regain the weight, according to a new study by researchers with The Miriam Hospital.


Common antibacterial treatment linked to sensorineural hearing loss in cystic fibrosis patients

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Jul 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

An otherwise effective treatment for cystic fibrosis places patients at a high risk of sensorineural hearing loss, according to new research published in the July edition of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.


Women with breast cancer who consume soy food have lower risk of cancer recurrence

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Dec 08, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Although there is a concern regarding the safety of soy food consumption among breast cancer survivors, researchers have found that women in China who had breast cancer and a higher intake of soy food had an associated lower ...


Curry-cure? Spicing up the effectiveness of a potential disease-fighter

Curry-cure? Spicing up the effectiveness of a potential disease-fighter

Chemistry / Other

created Nov 04, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Scientists are reporting development of a nano-size capsule that boosts the body's uptake of curcumin, an ingredient in yellow curry now being evaluated in clinical trials for treatment of several diseases. ...


Light shed on the secret behind probiotic bacteria promoting health

Biology / Biotechnology

created Oct 05, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Functional food is the food industry's fastest-growing product group, its leading products including dairy products which contain probiotics, that is, bacteria promoting health. Valio's Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG®) is the ...


Medication improves health of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Nov 17, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

In one of the few studies of the long-term effects of medication in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) disease, a team of researchers found the health and exercise capacity of PAH patients improved after ...


FDA sees no safety issues with Pfizer HIV drug

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Oct 06, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration says an HIV drug from Pfizer appears safe for expanded use in patients who have not taken other drugs to combat the virus.



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