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.
Health Tip: Symptoms That May Indicate Cataracts
(HealthDay News) -- A cataract occurs when the eye's lens becomes
cloudy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
Senate passes bill to boost food safety
The Senate passed legislation Tuesday to make food safer in the wake of deadly E. coli and salmonella outbreaks, potentially giving the government broad new powers to increase inspections of food processing facilities and force companies to recall...
FDA staff note risks of AstraZeneca cancer drug
An experimental AstraZeneca cancer medicine carries "substantial toxicity" for patients with inoperable thyroid cancer, U.S. drug reviewers said in documents released on Tuesday.
Health Tip: Using a Baby Carrier
(HealthDay News) -- Baby carriers can be comforting for baby and
keep your hands free. But you should take care to prevent carrier-related
injuries, especially from falls.
Health Tip: Avoid Medical Mistakes
(HealthDay News) -- Sometimes, there's nothing you can do to
avoid a medical error.
Report: A bit more vitamin D is good, not too much
Got milk? You may need a couple cups more than today's food labels say to get enough vitamin D for strong bones. But don't go overboard: Long-awaited new dietary guidelines say there's no proof that megadoses prevent cancer or other ailments &mdas...
Prescriptions for Stimulants, Painkillers Soaring Among Youth
TUESDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News) -- The number of prescriptions
for controlled medications such as opioids and stimulants has nearly
doubled in adolescents and young adults since 1994.
Endurance Runners Lost 50% of Body Fat During 2-Month Race
TUESDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Runners who took part in a
two-month, 4,500-kilometer race lost 5.4 percent of body volume during the
event, including 50 percent of their body fat, according to a new
report.
Vitamin D studies 'inconsistent': doctors warn
Vitamin D and calcium have been hailed as a possible antidote for cancer, heart disease and more, but a panel of US and Canadian doctors said Tuesday that the duo's only sure benefit is bone health.