Medications & DrugsHealthDay - MONDAY, June 20 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly 6 million U.S. children --
or about one in 12 kids -- are allergic to at least one food, with
peanuts, milk and shellfish topping the list of the most common allergens,
a new study finds.
Medications & Drugs
Ex-cops with hearing aids challenge forced retirement (Reuters)
Reuters - Two former New York police officers who wear hearing aids are challenging their forced retirement, arguing that they were discriminated against, their lawyer said on Monday.
Savvy Decisions: Many Gays Keep One Foot in the Closet (LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - For gay, lesbian and bisexual individuals, coming out to friends and family is often seen as a necessary step toward living an authentic life, and studies have shown that being open about one's sexuality may boost mental health. But new research finds that many people are out of the proverbial closet only partially — and that psychologically speaking, such partial disclosure is sometimes a savvy decision.
Study finds high rate of child food allergies in US (AFP)
AFP - Childhood food allergies are on the rise, said a US study published Monday that suggested twice as many children are allergic to food as the US government has previously estimated.
HIV on rise in ex-communist bloc, AIDS experts warn (AFP)
AFP - More must be done to stem HIV/AIDS in Eastern Europe, as infections continue to spiral in nations in the region, notably Russia, experts warned on Friday.
5 Ways Americans' Allergies Are Getting Worse (Time.com)
Time.com - Allergies are going nowhere but up
Caffeine May Interfere With Fertility in Women (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- Caffeine, a known stimulant, has
been shown to cause rapid heart rate, nausea, anxiety and depression. Now,
new research reveals that caffeine consumption may make it harder for a
woman to get pregnant.
Drag queen breaches G8 to protest unkept AIDS promises (AFP)
AFP - A bearded drag queen in a sequin dress and pink boa made a surprise appearance at the G8 summit on Thursday to slam leaders' unkept promises to provide AIDS treatment around the world.
Roche upbeat on Avastin in ovarian cancer (Reuters)
Reuters - Roche Holding AG, the world's leader in oncology drugs, struck an upbeat tone about approval prospects for its key drug Avastin in ovarian cancer ahead of an important industry meeting next month.
Some tennis stars say gluten-free is best for them (Reuters)
Reuters - Novak Djokovic says his unbeaten run is due to his special, gluten-free diet and now Sabine Lisicki hopes she too will benefit in the long run after discovering she is intolerant to gluten, a protein in cereal grains.
Antidepressant may not cut hot flashes after all (Reuters)
Reuters - New research throws a wet blanket on an earlier study that showed women in menopause might get dramatic relief from hot flashes by taking the antidepressant Lexapro.
Prostate Cancer Studies Find Benefit in Daily Acetaminophen and Brisk Walks (Time.com)
Time.com - Pop a Tylenol and take a brisk walk for protection against prostate cancer? That's what the findings of two new studies published this week suggest
Health Tip: Recognize the Signs of Food Allergy (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Food allergy reactions range from mild to
life-threatening, depending on the person.
Short wait for breast cancer surgery seems safe (Reuters)
Reuters - Women newly diagnosed with earlier-stage breast cancer can take a few weeks to prepare for surgery without raising the odds that their tumor will progress, a new study suggests.
Regular Brisk Walks May Protect Prostate Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Prostate cancer patients who
take brisk walks on a regular basis fare better than those who don't, a
new study suggests.
For Men, Good Health May Be Found at the Museum (Time.com)
Time.com - A study finds that the appreciation of culture and the arts can do wonders for a man's health, including lowering his risk of developing anxiety and depression
WHO reaffirms commitment to AIDS fight (AFP)
AFP - At least two million lives could be saved by 2015 if the World Health Organisation's 193 member-states achieve stated goals in the fight against AIDS, the global body said Tuesday.
Asthma often elicits unneeded antibiotics for kids (Reuters)
Reuters - One out of six kids with asthma receives an antibiotic they don't need, according to new study findings.
Australian troops in UAE hospital blunder (AFP)
AFP - Australian soldiers in the Middle East may have been exposed to blood-borne infections such as HIV because the main defence force hospital near Dubai did not properly sterilise equipment, it was revealed Tuesday.
India's First Gay Prince (The Daily Beast)
The Daily Beast - In the last decade, Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil got married, got divorced, came out of the closet, and talked to Oprah Winfrey—and now, he's spreading awareness about a spreading HIV crisis in India.
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