Iron supplements can reduce fatigue in nonanemic women
Clinical trial shows 50 percent reduction in fatigue from baseline in participants Iron supplementation reduced fatigue by almost 50% in women who are low in iron but not anemic, according…
Drug from Mediterranean weed kills tumor cells in mice – Thapsia garganica
Just a three-day course reduced the size of human prostate tumors grown in mice by an average of 50 percent within 30 days ‘Molecular grenade’ now in clinical trials for advanced cancer…
Moderate drinking may reduce risk of rheumatoid arthritis
12 JULY 2012 3 drinks per week can halve the risk of developing the condition Research: Long term alcohol intake and risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women: a population based…
In clinical trial, nutrient mixture developed at MIT improves memory in patients with early Alzheimer’s
Nutrient mixture improves memory in patients with early Alzheimer’s A graphic depicting a synapse, a connection between brain cells. Photo – Graphic: Christine Daniloff Anne Trafton, MIT News Office July…
Doctors overlook chemical illnesses, study finds
Sufferers seek out health care more often than others SAN ANTONIO (July 10, 2012) — Chemical intolerance contributes to the illnesses of 1 in 5 patients but the condition seldom…
Dangerous caregivers for elderly
12 July 2012 Agencies place unqualified, possibly criminal caregivers in homes of vulnerable seniors CHICAGO — If you hire a caregiver from an agency for an elderly family member, you…
Hormone-mimicking chemicals cause inter-species mating
12 JUL 2012 BPA in rivers leads to breakdown of fish species barriers Hormone-mimicking chemicals released into rivers have been found to impact the mating choices of fish, a new…
Early-life exposure to chemical in drinking water may affect vision, study finds
Early-life exposure to chemical in drinking water may affect vision, study finds (BOSTON) — Prenatal and early childhood exposure to the chemical solvent tetrachloroethylene (PCE) found in drinking water may…
Air in expectant moms’ homes contains pesticides, border study finds
Low-cost, less-toxic control methods urged HARLINGEN, Texas (July 11, 2012) — Air samples from homes of Hispanic mothers-to-be along the Texas-Mexico border contained multiple pesticides in a majority of the…
Veterinary vaccines found to combine into new viruses, resulting in disease outbreaks
Veterinary vaccines found to combine into new viruses, prompting regulatory response Research from the University of Melbourne has shown that two different vaccine viruses- used simultaneously to control the same…
Chemicals in personal care products may increase risk of diabetes in women up to 70 percent
12 JUL 2012 Brigham and Women's Hospital study is the first to examine an association between phthalates and diabetes in a large population of American women Boston, MA – A…
Unexpected drug can almost totally regenerate the Liver
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OegLwQ_OCf0?rel=0] Unexpected drug can almost totally regenerate the Liver - The novel inhibitor limited the deposition of complement proteins and promoted the division of new liver cells. Even after…
Study: Link between vitamin D and dementia risk confirmed
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIfr2yBU5gQ?rel=0] Study: Link between vitamin D and dementia risk confirmed - The study found that people with low levels of vitamin D had a 53-percent increased risk of developing…
Mayo Clinic Task Force Challenges Some Recommendations in Updated Cholesterol Treatment Guideline
" The ACC/AHA cholesterol treatment guideline recommends prescribing the strongest statins at high doses to most men older than 65, even those with no history of heart disease, or any major…
Antiobiotic exposure early in life can lead to obesity in adulthood
Disruption of gut bacteria early in life can lead to obesity in adulthood Certain microbes found in the gut may protect against obesity and diabetes. A study published by Cell…
Charges for blood tests vary insanely across California hospitals
Basic metabolic test ranged from $35 to $7,303 Basic lipid panel ranged from $10 to as much as $10,169 UCSF study highlights difficulty of knowing health care prices New UC San…
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