West Nile Virus :: Brooklyn woman positive for West Nile virus
The New York City Health Department confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a 41-year-old Brooklyn woman.
Headache
Migraine :: Migraines ? options to prevent and treat the pounding pain
Migraines are more than a bad headache. As nearly 30 million Americans can attest, the throbbing pain of a migraine can be debilitating, lasting from a few hours to several days. The condition can be aggravated by light, sounds, odors, exercise, even routine physical activities. Nausea, with or without vomiting, may occur.
Fever :: Fever causing headaches for Aussie parents
Australian parents need to be educated about managing fever in young children because many give medication incorrectly and often unnecessarily, according to a Queensland University of Technology nursing researcher.
Depression :: Depression in women with migraine linked to childhood abuse
Childhood abuse is more common in women with migraine who suffer depression than in women with migraine alone, according to a study published in the September 4, 2007, issue of Neurology?, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Schizophrenia :: New approach for treatment of schizophrenia
An investigational, phase II study published in the scientific journal Nature Medicine demonstrates that for the first time in humans a drug that acts on certain proteins in the brain called mGlu2/3 has antipsychotic activity. The study was sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY).
Pregnancy :: Study identifies warning signs of pregnancy danger
Warnings signs such as increased stress could indicate that pregnancy-induced hypertension is reaching life-threatening levels, found Temple University researcher Kathleen Black, DNSc, RNC, the author of a study in the September/October issue of the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing.
Headache :: New treatment effective for most severe kind of headache
A nasal spray is safe and effective at rapidly treating cluster headaches, which are considered to be the most painful kind of headache with few treatment options, according to a study published in the Aug. 28, 2007, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Sleep :: AASM encourages those student-athletes at risk for developing osa to visit a sleep clinic
For most children and teens, the beginning of a new school year is just around the corner. Not only will they be hitting the books again after a three-month-long summer break, but many of them will also participate in after-school activities. More research is emerging that sheds light on a serious problem affecting student-athletes nationwide: the number of children and teens who are considered obese is rising dramatically.
Salmonella :: Mastro brand Casalingo Salami may contain salmonella bacteria
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Santa Maria Foods ULC are warning the public not to consume Mastro brand Casalingo Salami described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Vibriosis :: Oysters recalled from hood canal 5 growing area in Washington state due to vibriosis outbreak in USA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Albion Fisheries Ltd. are warning the public not to consume certain oysters described below as they may be linked to a Vibriosis outbreak.