10267 articole adaugate
The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday proposed excluding children and pregnant women from studies that examine the effects of pesticides on humans, the...
Acrux Limited, the Australian pharmaceutical company which specialises in administering drugs through the skin, today announced positive results from two more clinical studies of its Testosterone
The Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund has been set up by Governor Haley Barbour to serve as the state's central clearinghouse for corporations, organizations, and individuals to donate much need
Using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer gel significantly reduces the spread of gastrointestinal infections in the home, according to a study in the September issue of Pediatrics. In a study of 292
Results of a new survey into the exercise routines of African-American women found two key factors that increased their motivation to take a brisk walk, ride a bike or get involved in other leisur
Batch reading, the process of interpreting screening mammograms during a set-aside block of time in a quiet environment that prevents interruption or distraction, can significantly reduce the numb
Research in the September issue of Nature Genetics may shed new light on one of the key hurdles associated with the development of life on Earth - how to evolve genetic complexity. One of
The American Red Cross has launched an immense emergency relief effort to meet unprecedented humanitarian needs in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. In times of disaster, the American Red Cr
APM's Marketplace on Thursday included an interview with Chris Farrell, economics editor for APM's... Marketplace Money,
Patients suffering from eating disorders either binge on food or refrain from eating and sometimes are both anorectic and bulimic. This is an impulsive behaviour as defined by the DSM and is somet
Tokyo, Japan, - (JCN Newswire) - Eisai Co, Ltd and BioArcticNeuroscience Inc announced that on August 24, they signed a strategic allianceagreement to develop an immunotherapy for Alzheimer's d
Merck announced a contribution of $1 million to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to assist in relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Merck will also match employee contributio
Patients could have recurring eye problems monitored at their local optician rather than their hospital, under plans announced by UK Health Minister Rosie Winterton today. The review will
Adrian Bird of the University of Edinburgh and colleagues report today in the online issue of Molecular Cell that the Rett Syndrome protein, MeCP2, only binds to genes with a specific sequence o
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on Wednesday released guidelines for physicians caring for obese pregnant women, which are expected to be published in the September issue
WAMU's... The Diane Rehm Show, an NPR-syndicated program, on Wednesday included a discussion of state laws passed this year that im
Scientists from the Flanders Interuniversity Institute for Biotechnology (VIB) have again achieved a breakthrough in research on hepatitis. The researchers, connected to Ghent University, have dis
Nanospheres could help dentists fill the tiny holes in our teeth that make them incredibly sensitive, and that cause severe pain for millions of adults and children worldwide. Preliminary
While medical science and a healthy lifestyle can help increase life expectancy, many aspects of aging and longevity are beyond our control. Published this week in the open-access journal PLoS Bio
The newly appointed director of the Washington, D.C.,... HIV/AIDS Administrati
Uninsured workers are unlikely to purchase individual health insurance, regardless of whether they receive tax credits or other subsidies to help cover the cost of premiums, according to a report
A temporary under-the-skin sensor could monitor a variety of health indicators for soldiers, athletes, diabetics, infants, and critically ill patients without wires and at a distance, according to
UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa Stephen Lewis and other AIDS advocates on Monday said the Bush administration's policy of emphasizing abstinence-only prevention programs and cuts in federa
Medicare beneficiaries in all states except Alaska will have access to at least one stand-alone prescription drug plans with monthly premiums of $20 or less under the new prescription drug benefit
A step towards understanding cell mutations that cause a variety of human diseases, particularly in children -- including that which brings about premature aging and early death -- has been taken
A 'state-of-the-art' cancer facility funded by a $1.2 million grant from the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) was officially opened at the University of Queensland (UQ) today.
Biochemical technique expected to yield new, more effective test for disease-causing prions in cattle and humans - Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB
About 44% of likely California voters support a November 8 special election ballot initiative that would require abortion providers to notify parents of minors seeking abortion and 48% oppose it,
Plasmodium falciparum, the most lethal malaria parasite, is a housebreaking villain of the red blood cell world. Like a burglar searching for a way in to his targeted premises, the parasite explor
For young Americans, the food landscape in television advertising is packed with junk food, according to a new study. The study by researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Ch