Diseases
Docs Use 3-D Printer to Create Lifesaving Airway Device for Infant
Rare, worsening condition led to emergency FDA approval to use splint
May 22, 2013read on->Extra Vitamin D May Ease Crohn’s Symptoms, Study Finds
Improvements reported in muscle strength, fatigue and quality of life
May 20, 2013read on->Study Links Coffee to Lower Risk for Rare Liver Disease
Separate report calls for more hospice care for terminal cirrhosis patients
May 20, 2013read on->College Women More Prone to Problem Drinking Than Men: Study
Alcohol affects them differently, so safe limits are lower for women
May 18, 2013read on->H1N1 Flu Virus Detected in Seals Off California Coast
Influenza viruses can move among species, researchers say
May 16, 2013read on->Exercise May Ease Pain of Fibromyalgia, Study Suggests
Moderate physical activity doesn’t exacerbate symptoms, researchers find
May 10, 2013read on->Muhammad Ali’s Daughter Champions Fight Against Parkinson’s Disease
With her legendary father stricken, May May Ali works to raise awareness of his devastating disorder
May 3, 2013read on->Too Much Drinking, Weight May Harm Liver
Study suggests women at higher risk for chronic liver disease
April 27, 2013read on->Closed Windows in Hospital Rooms May Raise Infection Risk
Simulation study found lack of ventilation exposed more patients to potential of airborne diseases
April 19, 2013read on->10 Years On, Still Much To Be Learned From Human Genome Map
Advances made in genetics of disease, but creating new drugs more complex than first thought
April 12, 2013read on->Newly Created Rats Designed to Speed Alzheimer’s Research
The genetically engineered rodents more closely mimic the disease found in humans, scientists say
April 11, 2013read on->Potions From the Past Held More Than a Snake-Oil Promise: Study
Researchers dissect 19th century concoctions to find some medicinal secrets actually worked
April 8, 2013read on->Obama Unveils Vast Brain-Mapping Project
10-year initiative, with $100 million funding in 2014, designed to lead to breakthroughs for diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
April 2, 2013read on->Chickenpox Shot Provides Long-Term Protection, Study Finds
Effectiveness did not wane over 14 years
April 2, 2013read on->Drug-Resistant ‘Superbug’ May Spread Among Patients, Study Finds
People with cystic fibrosis are of special concern
March 29, 2013read on->Rubella in Pregnancy Rare in U.S., But Can Be Devastating for Baby
‘German measles’ caused serious birth defects in 3 cases in 3 states in 2012, health officials say
March 28, 2013read on->Experimental Drug May Work Against Hepatitis C
Miravirsen greatly reduced virus in patients in small study
March 27, 2013read on->Spine MRIs Often Show Harmless ‘Defects,’ Study Finds
After treatment, many people have visible evidence of a herniated disc without any symptoms
March 13, 2013read on->Study Confirms Slight Rise in Paralysis Risk After Swine Flu Shot
Less than 2 ‘excess’ cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome found per 1 million vaccinations
March 13, 2013read on->Gel Manicures Durable, But Can Cause Lasting Problems
Dermatologist says use this nail treatment in moderation and learn about associated risks
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