Report: Over 5m living with Alzheimer's
2007-03-20 16:05:50
More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, a 10 percent increase since the last Alzheimer's Association estimate five years ago.
Study casts doubt on duct tape wart cure
2007-03-20 09:39:43
Duct tape's success at curing warts may have been overstated, according to a new study that raises doubts about the tape's effectiveness as a cheap, painless treatment.
Urine test may predict diabetic disease
2007-03-19 13:36:02
Looking at various proteins in urine may help doctors predict the development of diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes patients well before they develop the condition.
Chest presses, not breaths, better CPR
2007-03-19 11:07:51
Chest compression - not mouth-to-mouth resuscitation - seems to be the key in helping someone recover from cardiac arrest, according to new research that further bolsters advice from heart experts.
Sexually transmitted HPV remains mystery
2007-03-16 10:37:56
The human papillomavirus is the most prevalent sexually transmitted diseases - so common that researchers estimate most people will have some form of it in their lifetime. Young adults are especially at risk because they tend to be the most sexually active group.
Obesity surgery complication studied
2007-03-15 09:44:04
Doctors warn that a few obesity surgery patients have developed a serious neurological condition, with symptoms of confusion and poor coordination, linked to a lack of vitamin B1.
Study: Weekend heart attacks riskier
2007-03-15 09:32:31
Heart attack patients have a slightly higher risk of death if they go to the hospital on the weekend, when they are more likely to miss or wait longer for crucial treatments.
Study: Quick walks may help smokers quit
2007-03-14 10:06:00
As little as five minutes of exercise could help smokers quit, says a new study. Research published in the international medical journal Addiction showed that moderate exercise, such as walking, significantly reduced the intensity of smokers' nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
Exercise boosts brainpower - Study
2007-03-13 16:39:55
Exercise boosts brainpower by building new brain cells in a brain region linked with memory and memory loss, US researchers reported on Monday.
Office workers prone to blood clots
2007-03-13 15:07:37
Office workers glued to computer screens are at greater risk of deadly blood clots forming in their legs than long-distance air travelers.
Tests show stem cells treat brain disease
2007-03-12 13:45:48
Human stem cells taken from both embryos and fetuses delayed a fatal brain and nerve disease in mice, moving throughout the brain to take on the jobs of damaged neurons, scientists reported on Sunday.
Study probes odor, sleep and memory link
2007-03-09 11:33:01
Doctors have long advised that a good night's sleep is important for memory - but researchers now say a familiar scent wafting in the bedroom might help sometimes, too.