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Fibromyalgia patients treated with six sessions of acupuncture experienced significant symptomatic improvement compared to a group given simulated acupuncture sessions according to a new Mayo Clin
Ten Canadian pharmacies have submitted applications to the... Nevada State Board of Pharmacy seeking licenses t
A fetus's neurological pathways in its brain that allow for the conscious perception of pain do not function until after 28 weeks' gestation, according to a review of previous data and evidence
Virginia Commonwealth University immunologists studying mast cells, known to play a central role in asthma and allergic disease, have identified a hormone-like molecule that can kill these cells b
Revolutionary treatments for psychosis, myeloid leukemia and dental disease; a process that yields cleaner gasoline; and materials to make smaller denser computer chips and microprocessors are the
Psychologists at The University of Manchester are investigating the idea that out-of-body experiences, commonly thought of as paranormal phenomena, may in fact have their roots in how people perce
CQ Today on Friday examined proposals that would reduce Medicaid spending by restricting the transfer of assets to achieve eligibility. According to CQ Today, restricting asset transfers -
Seniors who become adept at and use a computer appear to have fewer depressive symptoms than those older adults who aren't so technologically connected. That's the finding of a research s
Maintaining the security of computer-based medical devices, which can fall prey to an estimated 100,000 computer viruses, can be challenging. ECRI (formerly the Emergency Care Research Institute),
Researchers have known for some time that expressive writing can have a positive effect on the writer's health, such as illness recovery. Now, in the next generation of research, Psychologist Loui
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has positively identified the pathogenic form of avian flu--H5N1--in samples taken from birds last week in Mongolia by field veterinarians from t
Scientists have discovered a new phenomenon in which one bacterial cell can stop the growth of another on physical contact. The bacteria that stop growing may go into a dormant state, rather than
According to new data from the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 280,000 Americans were admitted to U.S. hospitals for poisoning by medications in 2003. -__About
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a biochemical switch that affects how neurons fire in a part of the brain associated with learning, findings that may aid in understan
The Illinois Joint Committee on Administrative Rules on Tuesday approved making permanent Gov. Rod Blagojevich's (D) emergency rule requiring pharmacies in the state to accept and fill prescriptio
Women in Idaho are 22% less likely than other US women to develop cervical cancer, according to federal statistics compiled by... NIH's
The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday examined the increased popularity of captive insurers, cooperative insurance pools and risk-retention groups as less-expensive alternatives to traditional medi
A bill... (HR 2355) that would allow U.S. residents to purchase health insurance in any state serves as a vivid e
More than 2,000 animal feeding operations (AFOs) have signed agreements for EPA's air compliance initiative. Sign-up ended Friday, but the agency will continue to process agreements postmarked wit
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Rep Mark Souder (R-Ind) is protesting... HHS' sponsorship of a conference exploring the link between crystal methamphetamine and the spread of HIV
Scientists at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) and colleagues report in animal studies that a single, scissor-like enzyme called matriptase, when left to its own
A system that allows surgeons to perform laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery from a remote console, controlling up to three robotic arms and a binocular camera, was successfully tested in 10 patie
Sunbathers wearing sunscreen labeled as high protection did not spend more time in the sun during a week-long vacation compared to those wearing basic protection sunscreen, according to an art
FDA on Friday said all health care providers prescribing Accutane and generic versions of the acne drug, known as isotretinoin, and any patients taking the medication must enroll in a central regi
The New York Times on Sunday published two articles examining patients' health care decision-making and resources available to help make such decisions. Summaries appear below.
The FDA has requested a fifth extension on giving a decision on American Longevity's health claim petition on the link between lycopene and a reduced risk of developing certain types of cancer un
Safety of the patient and staff is a number one priority. The latest in medical device reprocessing technology has allowed Good Shepherd Medical Center to substantially reduce hospital medical was
The abortion-rights group NARAL Pro-Choice America on Monday announced the launch of a television advertisement opposing the confirmation of Judge John Roberts to the Supreme Court, saying he sup
Rep Michael Castle (R-Del) on Tuesday sent a letter to President Bush asking him to reconsider his plan to veto a bill... (