ADHD :: Artificial food colours linked to ADHD children’s behaviour
Parents of children showing signs of hyperactivity are being advised that cutting certain artificial colours from their diets might have some beneficial effects.
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Cirrhosis :: Preventing variceal bleeding
Beta blockers should be the first line of prevention against variceal bleeding in patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension.
Stem Cell :: Embryonic stem cells used to grow cartilage
Rice University biomedical engineers have developed a new technique for growing cartilage from human embryonic stem cells, a method that could be used to grow replacement cartilage for the surgical repair of knee, jaw, hip, and other joints.
Breast Cancer :: 13 percent of women stop taking breast cancer drug because of side effects
More than 10 percent of women with breast cancer stopped taking a commonly prescribed drug because of joint and muscle pain, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Asthma :: Study finds a high rate of asthma in college athletes
More than a third of college athletes assessed for breathing problems had test results suggesting exercise-induced asthma, even in those athletes who had no previous history of asthma, a new study shows.
Brain :: Large intensive care study reveals vital recommendations for treatment of brain injury patients
A landmark Australian and New Zealand intensive care study has provided vital information for the treatment of patients with brain injuries. The results of the SAFE-TBI Study, published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, confirm that the choice of resuscitation fluids affects the chances of patients with brain injury surviving.
Marriage :: Choosing a mate – what we really want
When it comes to choosing a partner, Indiana University cognitive scientist Peter Todd and colleagues have found that though individuals may claim otherwise, beauty is the key ingredient for men while women, the much choosier of the sexes, leverage their looks for security and commitment.
Smoking :: Secondhand smoke is a health threat to pets
It has been in the news for years about how secondhand smoke is a health threat to nonsmokers. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that secondhand smoke is attributed with killing thousands of adult nonsmokers annually.
Health Insurance :: New AHIP Ad Campaign – Medicare Advantage Cuts Threaten Seniors’ Health Security
America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) has launched a new national television ad campaign reminding Congress about the devastating impact on seniors of cuts to Medicare Advantage.
West Nile Virus :: FDA approves Roche’s West Nile Virus screening test
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced approval of a second test for the detection of West Nile virus (WNV) in blood and organs.