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In some ways, HIV resembles a minimalist painter, using a few basic components to achieve dramatic effects. The virus contains just nine genes encoding 15 proteins, which wreak havoc on the human
The AMA is concerned that the federal government received failing grades for its tobacco control legislation and policies. It's a cruel irony that tobacco, the number one cause of preventable dea
Scientists have found a variation in a gene that may raise the risk of developing autism, especially when the variant is inherited from mothers rather than fathers. The research was funded by the
About 3.1 million people in the United States aged 12 to 25 (5.3 percent of this age group) have used over-the-counter (non-prescription) cough and cold medicines to get high at least once in the
Young people in Northamptonshire are being given an emotional head start that should minimise the risk of them becoming depressed in later life.Maranne Wass, a Senior Educational Psycholo
Teachers and parents need to beware of confusing children who are attention seeking with those who suffer from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).This is the finding of Dr Ni
Metabolic syndrome, a collection of related abnormalities like hypertension, obesity, insulin resistance, and excess cholesterol, poses a major risk for developing heart disease and diabetes. Indi
With New Year's resolutions still fresh in our minds, add a resolution to live healthier, the American Geriatrics Society's Foundation for Health in Aging (FHA) advises older adults. No matter you
Itchy skin is something we have all experienced; but surprisingly it is something of a medical mystery.However a breakthrough study, funded by UK charity Action Medical Research, has foun
For many women, the ticking of the proverbial biological clock is not as loud as the sound of the open road or the ceremonial song of Pomp and Circumstance. At least, not right away.
It certainly takes more than a pretty face to run a leading national corporation. But according to a recent Tufts University study, the performance levels of America's top companies could be relat
Honoring the outstanding leadership, unwavering spirit of excellence and remarkable achievements in its community, Harborview Medical Center of Seattle is the recipient of the prestigious 2007 Fos
The first issue of Volume 2 (January/February 2008) explores the results of the Oats at 10 Years study, marking the 10th anniversary of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration claim that oats, as
A protein that helps prevent a woman's body from rejecting a fetus may also play an important role in enabling pancreatic cancer cells to evade detection by the immune system, allowing them to spr
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's (CSHL) researcher Raffaella Sordella, Ph.D. was awarded $100,000 by Joan's Legacy: The Joan Scarangello Foundation to Conquer Lung Cancer. The two-year grant will f
Following the conclusion of the inquest, HSE's Divisional Director for Wales and the South West, Terry Rose said: All incidents involving children are particularly tragic. I can not imag
The Stowers Institute's Xie Lab has published findings that begin to characterize the poorly understood interaction among stem cells within their cellular microenvironment, called a niche.
Judith Hackitt, CBE, Chair of the Health and Safety will tell a group of safety professionals that they must balance their own important role with ensuring that others show responsibility and lead
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has announced that CSHL researcher Senthil Muthuswamy, Ph.D., received two grants totaling over $32,000 from the Joni Gladowsky Breast Cancer Foundation to fur
The human ear is exquisitely tuned to discern different sound frequencies, whether such tones are high or low, near or far. But the ability of our ears pales in comparison to the remarkable knack
A common treatment for anemia - a deficiency in red blood cells (rbcs) caused by their insufficient production, excessive destruction, or excessive loss - is administration of recombinant erythrop
A 42 year old registered adult and mental health nurse from Douglas, Isle of Man, has been struck off the register for assaulting an elderly patient in his care. Robert Frederick Pressle
Chronic asthma often results in scarring of the lung airways (airway fibrosis) and this can cause airway obstruction. The soluble factor TGF-beta-1, produced by inflammatory cells known as eosinop
In a study published this month in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, researchers from the University of Aberdeen report that the drug memantine, used for the treatment of Alzheimer's dise
Richard Frankenstein M.D., President of the California Medical Association, issued the below statement in response to the Governor's proposed budget, which cuts $1.1 billion in state funds from Me
Patients with kidney failure have a seriously diminished quality of life, compared to the general population. However, those patients who receive a kidney transplantation tend to have a higher qu
UNAIDS and the World Health Organization in 2006 estimated that 5.7 million people in Indi
A simple scale (None, Mild, Moderate, Severe) is frequently used to grade heartburn severity in clinical trials as well as in clinical practice and the question is whether this scale captures the
Some HIV/AIDS advocates in Canada recently raised concerns about a regulation adopted by Health Canada, the country's health minist
In response to the report published by the Health Select Committee on NICE, Cancerbackup issues the following: We welcome this report and its emphasis on taking into account quality of l