Diet :: Low glycemic diet promotes more weight loss in obese diabetic
Researchers revealed that low glycemic load diet promotes more weight loss in obese and overweight individuals than low fat diets.
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Neurology :: Nanomedicine opens the way for nerve cell regeneration
The ability to regenerate nerve cells in the body could reduce the effects of trauma and disease in a dramatic way.
Tuberculosis :: Epidemiology of TB – Updates from CDC studies to be presented at ATS 2007
The latest research from two Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studies looking at the epidemiology of tuberculosis (TB) in the United States will be presented at the American Thoracic Society 2007 International Conference on Sunday, May 20, in San Francisco. The studies focus on two groups with higher-than-average rates of TB: foreign-born persons and African-Americans living in the southeastern United States.
Pain :: Chronic pain can impair your memory & concentration
Anyone who has experienced chronic pain knows that it affects the ability to work, sleep and perform other activities essential to leading a full life.
Fish :: Cornell lab confirms deadly fish virus spreading to new species
A lethal fish virus in the Great Lakes and neighboring waterways is approaching epidemic proportions, according to Paul Bowser, Cornell professor of aquatic animal medicine in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Sleep Apnea :: Sleep apnea patients have greatly increased risk of severe car crashes
People with obstructive sleep apnea have a markedly increased risk of severe motor vehicle crashes involving personal injury, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society 2007 International Conference, on Sunday, May 20.
NHS :: Hospital patients rate NHS care highly
Findings from one of the biggest inpatient surveys showing that more than nine in ten hospital inpatients had a very positive experience were welcomed by Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt.
NHS :: 100’s more health projects to boost NHS at local level
People across the UK country will benefit from hundreds of new health services over the next twelve months Patricia Hewitt said.
Kidney :: Diagnosis and management of kidney disease better than ever before
More cases of chronic kidney disease diagnosed – more units providing treatment
Child Care :: New way forward for children’s palliative care
Health Minister Ivan Lewis promised a new national strategy for children’s palliative care and accepted key recommendations of the independent review of services published.