Rocking Embryos Might Boost IVF Success (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Jan. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists say they boosted
the success of in vitro fertilization in mice by gently rocking embryos
before implanting them into the womb.
Dual Treatment Cuts Dangerous Hospital Infection (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Jan. 21 (HealthDay News) -- A new treatment for a
widespread and virulent bacterial infection, Clostridium difficile,
appears to dramatically cut recurrence, researchers report.
Scientists Read Brain’s Magnetic Fields to Spot PTSD (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Jan. 21 (HealthDay News) -- For the first time,
researchers have been able to diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) by reading patterns of magnetic fields created by brain cells.
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 21, 2010 (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of ClinicalConnection.com:
Health Highlights: Jan. 21, 2010 (HealthDay)
HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Radiation Dose Lower With Digital Mammography (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Jan. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Digital mammography
delivers significantly less radiation than conventional mammography, and
the reduction in radiation exposure may be greater for women with larger
and denser breasts, a new study has found.
Common Breast Cancer Traced to Cell Origins (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Jan. 21 (HealthDay News) -- The cells of origin for the
most common form of breast cancer have been identified by researchers, who
say the finding offers a possible new target for breast cancer drugs.
FDA Warns Consumers About Fake Alli
The FDA has issued a warning to consumers about fake Alli pills available online. Read on to find out what makes the pills potentially harmful and how to identify counterfit capsules.
FDA Warns Consumers About Fake Alli originally appeared on About.com Weight Loss on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at 23:48:13.
New pill offers hope for multiple sclerosis patients (AFP)
AFP - A newly-tested treatment for multiple sclerosis reduces relapse and deterioration in patients, without many of the negative side effects associated with other treatments, a study said.
No Role Found for Birds in Swine Flu Pandemic (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Jan. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Birds don't become sick when
exposed to the H1N1 influenza strains that caused the 1918 and 2009 global
flu pandemics, a finding that suggests birds played no role in the spread
of the pandemic-causing viruses, according to a new study.
Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Carpal tunnel syndrome includes a number of
conditions characterized by swelling, pain, tingling and weakness in the
wrists and hands.
Health Tip: Got a Blister Outbreak? (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- A blister, medically called a vesicle, is a
small sac on the skin that's filled with fluid. Blisters can be caused by
friction or an underlying health issue.
New Disinfectant Could Help Hospitals Fight Germs (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers report that they've
developed a new formula for a disinfectant that's effective against
bacteria, viruses, fungi and even prions, the proteins that cause mad cow
disease.
Medical Students Supportive of Alternative Medicine (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20 (HealthDay News) -- A new national survey finds that
most medical students think that knowledge of complementary and
alternative medicine could help Western doctors do a better job.
Experts Push 7 Steps to Heart Health (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Assessing whether you are
in poor, moderate or ideal cardiovascular health takes just seconds,
thanks to a new American Heart Association measure of health factors and
behaviors.
U.S. Kids Using Media Almost 8 Hours a Day (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20 (HealthDay News) -- The amount of time
American children and teens spend watching TV, playing video games or
surfing the Internet has increased dramatically, to almost eight hours a
day, a new report finds.
Health Highlights: Jan. 20, 2010 (HealthDay)
HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Painless ‘Plasma Jets’ Instead of Dental Drill? (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Plasma jets could offer a
painless alternative to dentists' drills, say German researchers.
"Click This!": It’s Not Nutty to Eat Nuts
I enjoyed today's blog entry by Marie at About.com's Calorie Count. It's all about how nuts can be a great food in your weight-loss meal plans. Nuts are one of those foods that everyone thinks they must do without if they want to lose weight, but they can actually help you in your weight-loss efforts and even include healthy fat that is good for your heart! Check out "Nutty Nutrition" at Calorie Count.
"Click This!": It's Not Nutty to Eat Nuts originally appeared on About.com Weight Loss on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 15:48:04.
Better Breakfast Tips
Check out these 10 easy tips for a better, healthier breakfast that will help you lose weight.