Hearing Loss in Elderly May Be Linked to Folate Deficiency
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Low levels of folic acid
(folate) may be associated with age-related hearing loss, says a new
study.
Health Highlights: Dec. 1, 2010
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
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Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 1, 2010
(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of ClinicalConnection.com:
Workers With Low Back Pain Benefit From Integrated Care
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Workers with chronic low back
pain can be treated for substantially less cost by using an integrated
approach to care instead of traditional medical care, a new study
suggests.
Aging With HIV a New Reality for Many Over 50
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- One January day in 1991, career
journalist Jane Fowler, then 55, opened a letter from a health insurance
company informing her that her request for coverage had been denied due to
a "significant blood ...
South Africa's anti-AIDS drugs reach a million people
A million people are now receiving anti-AIDS drugs in South Africa, a country with the world's heaviest HIV infections, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said on Wednesday.
Hospital-Acquired Infections a Serious Threat to ICU Patients: Study
TUESDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Intensive-care unit patients
with hospital-acquired infections have a significantly increased risk of
dying, but antibiotic resistance increases their likelihood of death only
a small amount, a new study finds.
Living near a major road tied to preterm birth
Pregnant women who live near busy roads may be at a greater risk for delivering before term, suggests a new study from Japan.
Fla. doctor faces fraud charge over Fen-Phen suits
A Florida cardiologist has been charged with falsifying heart exams for patients seeking damages in diet-drug lawsuits.
Glaxo drops version of resveratrol "red wine" drug
GlaxoSmithKline has discontinued work on one version of a drug that mimics a health-boosting compound found in red wine, following disappointing clinical trial results.
Health Tip: Conditions That May Trigger Pelvic Pain in Women
(HealthDay News) -- Women may have pain in the pelvic region for
a number of reasons.
Common Sleep Complaints May Be Tied to Heart Threat
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Loud snoring, difficulty falling
asleep and unrefreshing sleep are each significant predictors of the
development of metabolic syndrome, finds a new study.
Judge tosses challenge to Obama healthcare law
A federal judge in Virginia on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the landmark healthcare law championed by President Barack Obama, upholding key provisions that require health insurance coverage.
NY pilot expands organ recovery to at-home deaths
Families choosing whether to donate a loved one's organs usually have days to grapple with their decision, all while the patient lies hooked up to machines in a hospital bed.
Health Tip: Symptoms That May Indicate Cataracts
(HealthDay News) -- A cataract occurs when the eye's lens becomes
cloudy.
Bush calls on US to step up fight against AIDS
George W. Bush, who as president was widely praised for his efforts to combat AIDS in Africa, on Wednesday called for more US action to address the global pandemic.
Allergan stomach band works in less obese group
Allergan Inc's already approved stomach band was effective for reducing weight in a broader group of obese patients, U.S. reviewers said in documents released on Wednesday.
AstraZeneca cancer drug carries toxic risks: FDA
An experimental drug developed by AstraZeneca to treat a rare form of thyroid cancer carries "substantial toxicity" risks, the US Food and Drug Administration warned Tuesday.
Growth in global health funding slows
Rich countries have funnelled billions of health care dollars, euros and yen into the developing world despite the worst economic downturn in decades, according to a study released Tuesday.