Early findings in the laboratory suggest that cholesterol-lowering statin drugs might prove an effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
The European Commission has given approval for GlaxoSmithKline Plc’s Hycamtin drug to be used as a treatment for small cell lung cancer, Europe’s biggest drug maker said.
Some commonly used drugs by the elderly to treat illnesses like Parkinson’s or urinary incontinence may lead to mild mental impairment, says a study.
Eating a lot of red meat could damage the body’s DNA and raise the risk of bowel cancer, a study says.
The time right after the birth of a child can be quite challenging. While it is certainly a good idea to eat healthy, you’ll need to pace yourself as far as weight loss is concerned. Over time, you should be able to lose the weight you gained during your pregnancy. It’s a good idea to set weight-loss goals, but don’t go overboard.
It is a cyst formed in the liver or, less frequently, elsewhere, that contains larvae of the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus, chiefly in ruminants, whose eggs are carried from the intestinal tract to the liver through the blood.
The FDA approved Amitiza (lubiprostone), the first drug of its chemical type, for the treatment of chronic constipation in the adult population where there is no known cause for the condition. The product will be available as capsules for use by adults to treat idiopathic constipation cases not caused by other diseases or by use of medications.
What is our responsibility in the nutrition game? Just because we see the latest advertisement about a particular vitamin and decide the symptoms of deficiency apply to us, does not mean we need to rush out and purchase the product. Do we understand what our nutritional requirements are, how to fulfill those requirements, and how to look for real nutritional value in our foods?
In as many as 3 million U.S. women with coronary heart disease, cholesterol plaque may not build up into major blockages, but instead spreads evenly throughout the artery wall. As a result, diagnostic coronary angiography reveals that these women have clear arteries – no blockages incorrectly indicating low risk. Despite this, many of these women have a high risk for heart attack, according to newly published research from the National Institutes of Health.
Pregnant women who stop taking antidepressants run a high risk of slipping back into depression, a study found, busting the myth that the surge of hormones during pregnancy keeps mothers-to-be happy and glowing.