Health Discoveries in Health Research News
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Garlic and onions may play role in osteoarthritis prevention
January 10, 2011
A diet high in allium vegetables - including garlic, onions and leeks - may lower levels of hip osteoarthritis, a UK study has found.
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Antibiotic found to offer long-lasting relief for IBS
January 7, 2011
A new antibiotic therapy developed at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles is the first to relieve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) after patients stop taking the drug, according to the January issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Genetic link to multiple sclerosis more likely in women
January 7, 2011
A large-scale study in the UK has found that women who have multiple sclerosis (MS) are more likely than men with MS to have a genetic connection to the disease.
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Vitamin D may speed TB antibiotic treatment
January 6, 2011
Researchers in the UK have found that vitamin D may speed the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment for tuberculosis (TB) patients, according to the January issue of The Lancet.
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Link made between heartburn drugs and pneumonia
January 6, 2011
A Korea research team analyzed 31 studies over 14 years and found a link between heartburn drugs and an increased risk of pneumonia, according to a recent issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
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Rapid test developed to detect deadly prion diseases
January 5, 2011
Researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) have developed a rapid test to detect infectious agents called prions that lead to diseases such as mad cow disease in cattle and Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease in humans.
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Almonds may help fight diabetes and heart disease
January 5, 2011
Consuming almonds may help prevent diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity and decrease LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels in people with pre-diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition.
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African-Americans suffer more severe parkinsonism
January 4, 2011
The slow movements and tremors that characterize parkinsonism - including Parkinson's disease, the most common form of the condition - are most severe in African-Americans with lower levels of income and education, a recent study found.
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Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce age-related eye disease
January 3, 2011
A Maryland study found that seniors who eat more fish and seafood that provide higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids in their diets may reduce their risk of the eye disease, age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Consistent exercise may reduce death risk for colon cancer patients
December 30, 2010
Exercise has frequently been cited as a way to stave off a number of maladies, which is why doctors continue to recommend the healthy habit. Now, a new study is suggesting that exercising consistently could potentially lower the risk of dying from colon cancer.
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Stem cell study finds worse outcomes for certain Leukemia patients
December 29, 2010
Leukemia patients who suffer from cancers that express higher levels of genes from certain cancer stem cells receive a less hopeful prognosis than those who have lower levels of the genes, according to a new study.
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Study links formula to potential diabetes risk later in life
December 28, 2010
A new study from the Montell Center has found that weight gain in formula-fed babies could be influenced by the type of formula that the child is consuming.
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Bird study may offer clues into behavioral health of newborns
December 27, 2010
A joint research venture between scientists from France and Austria has revealed new clues as to what may affect the behavioral health of newborn children.
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Study finds healthy diet could add more years to one's life
December 22, 2010
New research may inspire some to have a New Year's resolution dedicated to a healthy diet in 2011.
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Early intervention for autistic toddlers aids socialization
December 17, 2010
Early intervention for toddlers with autism can improve how they connect with others and socialize, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
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Children as inclined to eat low-sugar breakfast cereal
December 16, 2010
Given the choice, children are just as happy to eat a low-sugar cereal and a piece of fresh fruit rather than cereals that are high in sugar, according to a Yale University study published in the January 2011 issue of the journal Pediatrics.
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Osteoporosis drug may aid those with head and neck cancers
December 16, 2010
An Ohio State University study indicates that an osteoporosis drug that reduces bone loss may be an effective supplemental treatment for patients with head and neck cancers.
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Stem cell research moves ahead therapy for leukemia
December 15, 2010
Suppressing the protein beta-catenin in the blood may be able to reverse the condition of leukemic stem cells and also resensitize them if they become resistant to treatment.
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Protein shows reversal of some Alzheimer's symptoms
December 15, 2010
An increase in the protein CBP in laboratory testing allowed a Texas research team to restore learning and memory skills in mice that have Alzheimer's disease.
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Alternative therapy used by patients with brain tumors
December 15, 2010
A German study found that many brain tumor patients rely on alternative therapies such as homeopathy along with conventional medical treatment, according to the December issue of the journal Neurology.
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Acupuncture effective in treating 'lazy eye'
December 15, 2010
A new study in China indicates that acupuncture may be an alternative to eye patches as a treatment for amblyopia or "lazy eye" in children, according to the December issue of Archives of Ophthalmology.
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Smoke exposure greater for apartment-living children
December 14, 2010
A new pediatrics study has shown that children who live in apartments are exposed to secondhand smoke even when no smoking occurs in their own unit.
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Risks of carotid surgery weighed by researchers
December 14, 2010
Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have developed a risk prediction rule to assess the dangers associated with carotid artery surgery.
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Protein could offer clues about kidney condition
December 13, 2010
A protein that compromises the kidney's ability to filter may offer clues to potential treatment for nephrotic syndrome.
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Early RA treatment can change course of arthritis
December 13, 2010
Early treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) soon after symptoms appear can significantly affect how the disease progresses and may prevent deformity and loss of function.
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New radiation as good as surgery for elderly lung cancer patients
December 9, 2010
Elderly patients with early-stage lung cancer may benefit as much from a new radiation therapy as they do from surgery, according to research presented at the recent Chicago Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology.
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Weightlifting may stop swelled limbs after breast cancer therapy
December 9, 2010
A University of Pennsylvania study found that weightlifting may prevent lymphedema - painful, swelled limbs - following breast cancer treatment.
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Music reduces anxiety for patients on mechanical ventilation
December 8, 2010
A Cochrane research team found that patients on mechanical ventilation are relaxed by listening to music and may have fewer medical complications as a result.
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Blood test identifies heart disease with no symptoms
December 8, 2010
A blood test that detects a protein linked to heart disease could identify people at risk for heart problems even if they do not display symptoms, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Combined drugs provide blood control for diabetes patients
December 8, 2010
People with type 2 diabetes may have better blood control when they combine exenatide, a new diabetes drug, with insulin, according to the December issue of Annals of Internal Medicine.
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