Cancer :: High intravenous vitamin C dose fights cancer
Scientists have found that high intravenous doses of vitamin C kills cancer cells. The ascorbate dose has to be very high, too high to be taken orally, hence the intravenous administration.
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Allergies :: Breast milk alternative may prevent food allergies
Using hydrolyzed casein or whey formulas when breast milk is inadequately produced may help prevent at-risk infants from developing allergies, according to a review of studies on the topic.
Dietary Supplement :: Safety of dietary supplements
A research study questioned the popularity, effectiveness, and safety of dietary supplements in general.
HIV :: Early symptoms of HIV
The only way to know if one is infected is to be tested for HIV infection. You cannot rely on symptoms to know whether or not you are infected. Many people who are infected with HIV do not have any symptoms at all for many years.
Dietary Supplement :: What is a dietary supplement
In the United States, a dietary supplement is defined under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 as – A dietary supplement is a product taken by mouth that contains a “dietary ingredient” intended to supplement the diet.
HIV :: FDA approves generic zidovudine oral solution
FDA announced the tentative approval of zidovudine oral solution, a generic version of a child-friendly oral solution to help keep AIDS virus from reproducing.
Epilepsy :: Epileptics may be prone to Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar symptoms appear to be more prevalent among people with epilepsy than among those with other chronic medical conditions, new research indicates.
Breast Cancer :: Specialists Improve Breast Cancer Care
Elderly women with breast cancer whose surgeons refer them to cancer specialists are twice as likely to be prescribed tamoxifen, a treatment recommended for preventing recurrence of the disease, a new study shows.
Incontinence :: Incontinence Linked to Depression in Women
Women with moderate-to-severe urinary incontinence are two or three times more likely to be seriously depressed than continent women, according to new study results — which suggests that doctors should be assessing the mental health of women with incontinence.
Diabetes :: FDA panel backs inhaled insulin
A government advisory panel backed approval of an insulin inhaler for the first time potentially offering adult diabetics an alternative to injections for controlling their blood sugar.