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Cutting off the flow of blood to the arm by repeatedly inflating a blood pressure cuff appears to reduce the amount of tissue damaged during a heart attack, a new Danish study shows. This procedure somehow has a protective effect on heart muscle, by mechanisms that are not yet understood, the researchers said.
New Treatment Eyed for Deadly Pancreatic Cancer
Most pancreatic cancer patients die soon after diagnosis, but researchers have identified an oncogene that appears to be a promising new treatment target.
Exercise May Ease Anxiety in Patients with Chronic Illness
Patients with chronic illnesses often suffer from anxiety, but new research suggests that this can be relieved through regular exercise.
Japan to Seek Nationwide Smoking Ban
Japan, which is one of the world's biggest consumers of cigarettes, plans to call for a nationwide ban on lighting up in bars, restaurants and other public places, officials said Monday.
Blood test offers hope to cancer sufferers
Doctors may soon be able to tell whether cancer has been successfully eliminated from the body using a sensitive blood test that could dramatically change the way they are able to monitor the recovery of their patients.
Oxford scientists develop fridge-free vaccines
Scientists at Oxford University have developed a simple way to make vaccines stable at tropical temperatures, removing the need for them to be kept in a refrigerated environment.
Food Allergies - Cause
Food allergies occur when the body's immune system overreacts to substances in food you have eaten, triggering an allergic reaction. Food allergies are more common in young children than in adults.
Your child’s body temperature is normally between 36 and 37°C. A fever can occur at any age. However, it is quite common during the early years of your child’s life.
Children's Health, Healthy Living, on 03 6th, 2010
To prevent contamination, breast milk must be handled and stored properly before feeding to baby.
Healthy Living, Pregnancy & Parenting, on 03 4th, 2010
People with asthma are more than twice as likely to have depression or anxiety as people who don’t have the chronic airway disease.
Depression, General Topics, Health News, Mind & Mental Health, on 03 4th, 2010
While allergies can cause a wide range of symptoms, certain signs indicate that it’s especially likely that your allergen (or your child’s) is food and not another environmental factor.
Allergy, Healthy Living, on 03 2nd, 2010
Women with breast cancer who take aspirin regularly after diagnosis and treatment may have a lower risk of dying from breast cancer or seeing their breast cancer come back in distant parts of the body.
Cancer, Healthy Living, on 03 2nd, 2010
Long-term use of marijuana can lead to increased risk of developing hallucinations, delusions and psychosis, a new study shows.The researchers found there was an association between length of marijuana use and mental health.
Addiction, Drugs & Supplements, Mind & Mental Health, on 02 28th, 2010
A complete fitness program must include aerobic exercise, muscular strength and endurance conditioning, and flexibility exercise.
Diet & Fitness, Exercise, on 02 28th, 2010
New research indicates that white rye flour, made from the inner, white part of the rye kernel, leads to better insulin and blood sugar levels compared to regular wheat flour and rye bran.
Diet & Fitness, Health News, Nutrition, on 02 27th, 2010
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Your child’s body temperature is normally between 36 and 37°C. A fever can occur at any age. However, it is quite common during the early years of your child’s life.
A complete fitness program must include aerobic exercise, muscular strength and endurance conditioning, and flexibility exercise.
People with asthma are more than twice as likely to have depression or anxiety as people who don’t have the chronic airway disease.
If you’re trying to reduce your sensitivity to pain, Zen meditation may help by actually thickening your brain, new research suggests.
