Medications & DrugsReuters - Feedback from fellow physicians helped doctors do fewer unnecessary tests on newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients in a study aimed at improving health care quality and consistency.
Medications & Drugs
Air cleaner helps asthmatic kids living with smokers (Reuters)
Reuters - Indoor air cleaners may help asthmatic children who live with a smoker to breathe a little easier, a new study finds.
Suicide Victims Found to Have Abnormal Brain Cells (LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - Changes to some of the star-shaped brain cells called astrocytes may play a role in depression, a new study finds.
After violence, women's mental health suffers (Reuters)
Reuters - Women who have been sexually assaulted, abused by a partner or stalked may face high lifetime risks of depression and other mental health conditions, a new study suggests.
Health Buzz: New HIV Infections Have Largely Leveled Off in U.S. (U.S. News & World Report)
U.S. News & World Report - But Officials Note 'Alarming' Increase Among Young, Gay and Bisexual Black Men
Popular Antidepressants Not Always Best Choice for Seniors (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Aug. 2 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that
hugely popular antidepressants such as Prozac and Effexor might not always
be the best choice for seniors, since they seem to have more side effects
than older antidepressants do.
Experimental Drug Promising Against Tough-to-Treat Asthma (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Aug. 3 (HealthDay News) -- A new experimental drug for
adults with asthma seems to improve lung function in patients who haven't
been helped with standard steroids.
Young gay men who use meth may risk HIV (Reuters)
Reuters - Young gay and bisexual men who use methamphetamine are more likely to take sexual risks that boost their chances of contracting HIV, a new study suggests.
HIV infections in U.S. stable but disparities exist (Reuters)
Reuters - The number of Americans newly infected with HIV remained stable between 2006 and 2009, but infections rose nearly 50 percent among young black gay and bisexual men, U.S. experts said on Wednesday.
FDA Weighs in on Chemicals in Makeup and Tattoos (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - Allergies are a major health concern for parents. It's easy to focus on food allergies, but what about skin allergies?
Once-daily AIDS pill can slash HIV infection risk (Reuters)
Reuters - AIDS drugs designed to treat HIV can also be used to reduce dramatically the risk of infection among heterosexual couples, two studies conducted in Africa showed for the first time on Wednesday.
Drugs May Prevent HIV Spread Among Heterosexuals (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, July 13 (HealthDay News) -- Giving antiretroviral
drugs to heterosexuals at high risk of HIV infection can significantly
reduce the chance they will develop the AIDS-causing virus, two new
studies suggest.
New cancers in the family may merit extra screening (Reuters)
Reuters - Keeping your doctor up-to-date on cancers in your family could put you on the fast track to screening tests, according to a study that takes a new stab at personalizing preventive medicine.
Men more likely to die from cancer: US study (AFP)
AFP - Men are more likely than women to die of most types of cancer, according to a new US study.
Gates invests more money in innovative medicine (AP)
AP - Using microwaves to kill malaria parasites and developing a way to give fetuses immunity to HIV are among the dozen ideas the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation thinks are worth more research dollars, after giving more than 500 scientists seed money to take an initial look at some far-out concepts.
Contact Allergies Associated With Lower Rates of Some Cancers (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, July 12 (HealthDay News) -- The immune systems of people with
contact allergies may be primed to protect against certain types of
cancer, including breast and brain cancers, new research suggests.
Botox May Offer Hope for Asthma Sufferers (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - Botox, which is typically used to smooth out facial wrinkles, will soon be tested to determine if it can be of benefit to those who suffer from severe asthma.
Hypoallergenic Dogs Not Allergy-Proof, Study Finds (LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - Although they've long been considered an allergy sufferer's best friend, so-called hypoallergenic dogs do not have lower household allergen levels than other dogs, according to a new study that measured allergen levels in babies' nurseries.
Parkinson's Patients Still Prescribed Antipsychotics Despite Warning (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, July 11 (HealthDay News) -- Antipsychotic drugs are still
prescribed to more than half of U.S. patients with Parkinson's disease and
psychosis even though a warning that these drugs can worsen Parkinson's
symptoms was issued six years ago, a new study reveals.
Foods with Baked Milk May Help Kids Overcome Allergy (LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - Some children with milk allergies may be able to outgrow them faster by consuming measured amounts of foods containing baked milk.
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