Alternative Medicine :: Rural Elderly Turn to Alternative Remedies
Alternative medicine is just as popular in rural North Carolina as it is in America’s urban centers.
Health
Oral Cancer :: Saliva-based tests detect oral cancer
Early diagnosis of oral cancer and Sjogren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disease involving dry eyes, dry mouth and rheumatoid arthritis, may soon be possible with saliva-based tests, according to two presentations today at the annual meeting of the American Association for Dental Research.
Pregnancy :: Neoprene Suit Could Save Women’s Lives
A neoprene suit, similar to the bottom half of a diving wetsuit, can help save the lives of women suffering obstetrical bleeding during childbirth, a leading cause of death among women giving birth in developing nations.
Dental Health :: Popular Drinks Eat Away at Tooth Enamel
Worried about sugary drinks rotting your teeth? A new study suggests the acid in popular refreshments can cause dental damage, too.
Acoustic Neuroma :: Procedure Spares Hearing After Acoustic Neuroma
A procedure known as the “middle cranial fossa” approach can help preserve hearing when surgeons remove small acoustic neuromas — benign tumors that grow on the nerves that connect the brain to ear.
Diabetes :: Gestational diabetes raises future diabetes risk
Gestational diabetes mellitus appears to increase the risk of developing diabetes later in life, Finnish investigators report in Diabetes Care.
Uterine Bleeding :: Hysterectomy costly way to treat uterine bleeding
Drug treatment is a significantly less costly means of treating abnormal uterine bleeding compared with hysterectomy, according to researchers. However, many patients may still eventually have to undergo hysterectomy.
Dermatitis :: Mystery Rash? Go for the Gold
All that itches is not gold, but the precious metal is among the leading causes of a skin condition called allergic contact dermatitis.
Pregnancy :: Calcium deficit common during pregnancy, lactation
Women who have habitually low levels of calcium in their diet undergo significant changes in bone calcium turnover during pregnancy and lactation, according to the results of a new study.
Hearing Loss :: Dim view of aging linked to hearing loss
Older adults who harbor negative stereotypes about aging may have a more rapid decline in their hearing, a new study suggests.