UK prime minister Gordon Brown calls on MPs to back research using human-animal embryos, ahead of a vote. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 18 May 2008 | 12:40 pm
People who are obese and lead unhealthy lifestyles are more likely to suffer from a larger number of urinary problems, according to a population-based study of more than 5,000 men and women published in the May issue of the UK-based urology journal BJU International. Researchers hope the results will help clinicians to understand why problems occur and how they can be managed more effectively. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 18 May 2008 | 11:00 am
A new study reveals the genetic identity of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the version responsible for sexual transmission, in unprecedented detail.The finding provides important clues in the ongoing search for an effective HIV/AIDS vaccine, said researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 18 May 2008 | 11:00 am
A team of Penn State researchers has developed a simple artificial cell with which to investigate the organization and function of two of the most basic cell components: the cell membrane and the cytoplasm--the gelatinous fluid that surrounds the structures in living cells. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 18 May 2008 | 10:00 am
More than 40 per cent of parents have used cough medicine for children younger than two - even though it is not recommended, nor proven effective for children in this age group, an Australia-first study has found. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 18 May 2008 | 9:00 am
STERIS Corporation has launched a versatile addition to its high-performance Prolystica line of instrument cleaning formulations. Prolystica Enzymatic Presoak and Cleaner is a premium 2-times concentrated dual-protease cleaner that provides exceptional, fast cleaning performance while still protecting expensive surgical instruments, devices and automated washers. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 18 May 2008 | 8:00 am
Acute kidney injury (AKI), a common complication of cardiac surgery during hospitalization, is linked to increased and prolonged risk of death in heart attack patients who have been discharged from the hospital, according to a study published in Archives of Internal Medicine by Yale School of Medicine researchers.Led by Chirag Parikh, M.D. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 18 May 2008 | 8:00 am
A measure introduced by U.S. Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) designed to make sure 8,000 New Jersey children can have access to health care passed a key Senate committee yesterday. The Lautenberg language is meant to counteract the Bush Administration's so-called "August 17" directive. The measure has the support of Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ). Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 18 May 2008 | 8:00 am
According to a new study from the University of Minnesota, the earliest event in the development of sun-induced skin cancer may have been identified. The researchers found that the point of entry for skin cancer in response to sun exposure is in receptor molecules, molecular "hooks" on the outer surface of cells that also pull cannabinoid compounds found in marijuana out of the bloodstream. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 18 May 2008 | 7:00 am
The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI)has announced that it will hold its 2009 Annual Scientific Sessions May 6-9, 2009, at Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas. The focused, collegial interventional cardiology meeting will move to a late February or early March meeting time beginning in 2010. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 18 May 2008 | 7:00 am
Men with greater access to prostate cancer screenings and treatment have better outcomes from the disease, a new study shows. Urologist population density was directly related to increased numbers of screening programs and decreased mortality rates from the disease. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 18 May 2008 | 7:00 am
Following a decade of wars and ensuing social and economic decline, Balkan countries find themselves ill-equipped to handle growing juvenile crime and delinquency. In 2007,... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 May 2008 | 6:49 am
A centuries-old sweet wine once hailed by the king of France has fired a decades-old cross-border battle between Hungary and Slovakia as each claim the right to use a label for a wine... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 May 2008 | 6:26 am
Bodybuilding buffs in Baghdad worship at a temple to the Terminator -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger -- in a country where the term survival of the fittest can take on extra... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 May 2008 | 6:14 am
Doctors have long been advised not to admit fault in medical errors, but some prominent medical centers are now offering apologies and compensation to try to dilute patients’ anger.
British scientists are working on a drug which they say can destroy the most virulent strains of superbug MRSA. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 18 May 2008 | 4:21 am
The World Health Organisation faces pressure to take a tough stance on alcohol consumption at its annual assembly in Geneva this week amid fears industry lobby groups will water down any... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 May 2008 | 3:32 am
Japan will on Monday appoint the mouthless feline cartoon character Hello Kitty as a goodwill tourism ambassador in China and Hong Kong, with the aim of promoting visits here, Kyodo News... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 May 2008 | 2:42 am
LONDON/BOSTON (Reuters) - If you work for a bank, a computer may be reading your e-mails, listening to your phone calls or analyzing chat conversations as you type. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 May 2008 | 12:13 am
Women drivers are three times more likely than men to suffer whiplash injuries in a crash, Swedish researchers say. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 18 May 2008 | 12:08 am
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese superhero Ultraman vanquishes an evil enemy during a live performance at a Tokyo games arcade. But Ultraman's real battle is proving much harder -- enticing... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 May 2008 | 12:08 am
Pope Benedict XVI sparked a protest Saturday by campaigners angry at the Catholic Church's powerful influence in the country as he flew into northern Italy for a two-day trip. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 17 May 2008 | 6:31 pm
