Health Discoveries in 2009-10
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Studies focused on children with attention disorders
October 30, 2009
A new study out of Taiwan indicates children with attention disorders are among those most affected by addictive use of the internet.
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PARP inhibitors are a breakthrough in breast cancer fight
October 30, 2009
Findings earlier this year that a new class of drugs could change the direction of breast cancer treatment is viewed as a major breakthrough on the cancer-fighting front.
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Studies focus on obesity issues
October 29, 2009
A new study has found people who live closer to various food outlets – restaurants, convenience stores and supermarkets – are less likely to become obese, according to ScienceDaily.
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Little corneas are getting big attention
October 28, 2009
A lot of attention is being paid to little "windows" that exist in everyone's eyes – the cornea, which controls light that enters the eye, helps it focus and shields it from harmful materials, such as germs and dust.
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Widespread allergies affect all ages
October 28, 2009
When spring comes around, people casually shrug off bouts of sneezing and itchy eyes and say it's their "hay fever" acting up.
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Colds cause extra risk for Alzheimers patients
October 27, 2009
In flu season, doctors treating Alzheimer’s patients may need to take extra precautions in their ongoing medical care, based on findings this fall that catching colds or the flu could speed memory loss in those with Alzheimer’s.
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Diabetes link to Alzheimers memory loss viewed with caution
October 27, 2009
An Alzheimer's Association medical expert is viewing with caution the recent findings by a French medical study that suggests diabetes slows memory loss in patients who have both diseases.
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White House helps increase breast cancer awareness in big way
October 26, 2009
As the final week of Breast Cancer Awareness month begins, the White House found a way to shine more attention on the condition that afflicts thousands of women a year.
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