Treating Psoriasis If Enbrel Fails Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:47:57 EST
If the drug Enbrel stops working, people with psoriasis have two effective options, new research suggests.
New Drug Relieves Hand Eczema Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:36:55 EST
A new drug called alitretinoin can help relieve cracked, itchy, irritated hands in people with severe hand eczema, researchers report.
Moderate Drinking Linked to Weight Control Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:10:16 EST
Normal-weight women who drink alcohol in moderation are less likely than women who don't drink at all to become overweight or obese, a study shows.
Cholesterol Drugs May Treat Psoriasis Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:29:54 EST
A study shows cholesterol-lowering statins may help treat psoriasis.
DASH Diet Fuels the Brain Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:04:16 EST
Following the DASH diet may boost brainpower in overweight adults as well as lower blood pressure.
Parents' Strokes Raise Risks for Offspring Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:04:16 EST
Odds of having a stroke are higher for people whose fathers or mothers suffered one by the age of 65, a new study suggests.
Chemical in Furniture Linked to Skin Rashes Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:56:50 EST
Doctors say a chemical added to furniture shipments from China to prevent the growth of mold has been linked to severe rashes.
Colorado, California Cities Dominate Slimmest Cities List Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:42:29 EST
A new ranking of America's least obese cities shows healthy habits make for skinnier residents in several Colorado and California cities, which dominate the top 10.
Worst Cities for People With Asthma Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:36:22 EST
Richmond ranks No. 1 as the asthma capital of the country in the latest ranking by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the nonprofit group says.
Zarontin Gets High Marks for Kids' Epilepsy Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:08:33 EST
Zarontin, one of the oldest drugs used to treat the most common form of pediatric epilepsy, is also the most effective, a study shows.
New Guidelines for Prostate Cancer Screening Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:45:08 EST
The American Cancer Society says men should talk to their doctors about the benefits and limitations of prostate cancer screening before deciding whether to be tested.
Good Diet May Aid Ovarian Cancer Survival Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:05:41 EST
Women who eat a healthy diet in the years before their ovarian cancer diagnosis may live longer than those who don't, according to a new study.
Kitchens, Bathrooms No Place for Vitamins Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:27:15 EST
The kitchen and bathroom may be the worst rooms in the house to store your vitamins thanks to high humidity levels and temperatures.
Blood Test May Predict Colon Cancer Spread Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:11:09 EST
A blood test may soon be able to predict which colon cancers are likely to spread to other parts of the body, according to a new study.
Test May Cut Unneeded Prostate Biopsies Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:00:41 EST
An experimental urine test accurately predicts whether a biopsy will reveal prostate cancer.
FDA: Labels Misleading on Major Food Brands Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:03:45 EST
The FDA today warned 17 food makers -- including POM, Gerber, and Nestle -- that their "misleading" product labels violate federal law. It's a new get-tough policy, FDA tells the food industry.
Portable Device May Relieve Migraine Pain Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:03:03 EST
A handheld device that magnetically zaps pain may be a promising new treatment for patients with a common type of migraine.
New Drug Fights Advanced Prostate Cancer Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:02:08 EST
A new drug, cabazitaxel, shows promise for extending the lives of men with advanced prostate cancer who have run out of treatment options.
A1c Test Identifies Diabetes, Heart Risk Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:41:02 EST
You don't have to fast before taking the newly recommended A1c test to screen for diabetes -- and it spots early diabetes and heart disease better than the older test.
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Asthma Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:45:12 EST
Many children with asthma have low blood levels of vitamin D -- and the insufficiency seems to place them at risk for more severe disease, a study shows.
America's Most Obese Metropolitan Areas Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:24:08 EST
Montgomery, Ala., and Stockton, Calif., are the most obese metro areas in the U.S., according a survey by Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.
Cholesterol Drugs May Fight Asthma, Too Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:21:37 EST
A study shows statin drugs -- used to lower cholesterol -- may also improve lung function in asthma patients.
Can Meditation Reverse Memory Loss? Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:04:17 EST
Meditation can increase blood flow in the brain and improve memory, according to researchers who tested a specific kind of meditation and found the improvement after just eight weeks.
Kids With Food Allergies Need Medicine Nearby Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:48:07 EST
Some children with peanut allergies are at risk of potentially fatal allergic reactions because they don't have their lifesaving epinephrine medication on them at school, Canadian researchers report.
Food Poisoning Costs U.S. $152 Billion a Year Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:51:31 EST
Food poisoning costs the U.S. $152 billion, kills 5,000 people, and sends 325,000 to the hospital each year, new calculations suggest.
Generic Drug for Enlarged Prostate Approved Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:09:54 EST
The first generic version of Flomax, a medication to treat the signs and symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland, has won the approval of the FDA.
Coffee May Cut Risk of Heart Rhythm Problems Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:01:57 EST
A new study shows that moderate coffee drinking reduces the risk of being hospitalized for heart rhythm problems.
Which Marriages Last 10 Years? Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:32:59 EST
Being young, being childless, and, for women, not living with two parents at age 14 all predict lower odds of a marriage surviving 10 years, the CDC reports.
Big Rise in Kids' Junk Food Snacking Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:34:48 EST
Kids in the U.S. are gobbling down more unhealthy snacks daily than ever before, a new study shows.
Longtime Pot Smoking May Raise Psychosis Risk Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:04:40 EST
Young adults who are longtime pot smokers are more likely to display signs of psychosis than short-term smokers or people who've never smoked marijuana.
Prediabetes Precautions Often Ignored Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:00:43 EST
People with prediabetes aren't taking simple precautions that could prevent the potentially deadly disease of type 2 diabetes from taking hold, a study shows.
U.S. Has Racial Gap in Stroke Rate Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:26:28 EST
New research on racial disparity in stroke statistics between African-Americans and whites in the U.S.
Low-Fat Diet Tops Low-Carb in Long Run Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:00:44 EST
A low-carb diet may offer quick results, but a new study suggests that a low-fat diet may be best for long-term weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight.
Survey Shows Parents Worry About Vaccines Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:44:23 EST
How parents view children's vaccines
Panel Critical of FDA's Asthma Drug Ruling Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:27:17 EST
A leading panel of asthma experts today criticized a new FDA ruling that long-acting asthma drugs should be used only for the shortest period of time required to achieve control of asthma symptoms and then discontinued.
Vitamin D Supplements May Cut Heart Disease Risk Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:54:06 EST
Vitamin D supplements may cut heart disease risk.
Heart Disease Warning Signs Seen in 3-Year-Olds Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:14:00 EST
Obese children as young as age 3 show signs of inflammation similar to that linked to heart disease in adults, according to a new study.
Immune Therapy Cracks Egg, Peanut Allergies Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:30:37 EST
An experimental treatment in which children with food allergies are fed tiny amounts of the very food to which they're allergic is allowing some kids with peanut allergies to enjoy peanut butter and some with egg allergies to eat scrambled eggs.
How to Avoid Food Allergies in Babies Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:57:30 EST
If one child has food allergies, how can a pregnant woman help ensure her next kid won't be affected too? By avoiding exposure to the food her child is allergic is to -- starting in the third trimester and continuing into the second year of life, say researchers from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Camperdown, Australia.
Eczema, Peanut Allergy May Be Linked Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:24:16 EST
Infants with eczema are at high risk of having peanut and other food allergies too, British researchers report.
New Nicotine Inhaler May Help Smokers Quit Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:41:40 EST
A new smoke-free inhaler gives would-be quitters a vapor with nearly as much nicotine as a cigarette and less harshness than currently available devices.
Stents as Good as Surgery at Preventing Stroke Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:59:35 EST
A less invasive approach for clearing clogged neck arteries proved just as effective and safe as surgical treatment for preventing strokes in high-risk patients, according to largest comparison of the two procedures to date.
Salmonella Found in Crushed Red Pepper Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:18:56 EST
Two wholesale lots of crushed red pepper linked to the ongoing national salmonella outbreak have been recalled -- and the FDA is looking at whether to recall retail products.
Gestational Diabetes Underdiagnosed Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:18:21 EST
In response to research confirming that even small elevations in blood sugar during pregnancy can lead to sick babies, an international panel of experts is recommending sweeping changes in how gestational diabetes is diagnosed.
Talk Therapy May Treat Low Back Pain Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:51:26 EST
Cognitive behavioral therapy appears to be an effective treatment for chronic low back pain, new research suggests.
Belly Fat Is Culprit in Stroke Gender Gap Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:49:13 EST
The midlife gender gap in stroke rates continues to widen, with women aged 45 to 54 now three times more likely than men in that age group to report having had a stroke.
Wii Games Speed Stroke Rehab Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:57:04 EST
Active Wii video games may bring some fun into stroke recovery, helping patients to regain lost strength and motor skills in the process.
New Treatment Effective in Killing Lice Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:57:31 EST
Ulesfia, a new prescription lotion for battling head lice, is highly effective at killing the tiny bugs and is safe for kids as young as 6 months, a study shows.
Lactose intolerance: Too Little Is Known Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:23:27 EST
In a draft statement on lactose intolerance,an expert panel says we need more research, not necessarily less dairy.
CDC Panel Calls for Flu Vaccine for All Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:20:46 EST
Everybody, not just those at risk of complications, should get a yearly flu shot, the CDC's immunization advisory panel says.