Anorexia :: Increased levels of an appetite suppressing hormone – peptide YY
Increased levels of an appetite-suppressing hormone called peptide YY are elevated in adolescent girls with anorexia, a team of Boston-based researchers report.
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HIV :: New HIV infections cases has fallen in India
The number of new HIV infections in four south Indian states home to most of India’s 5.1 million people with the virus, has fallen by more than a third, rare good news in the fight against AIDS, a study reported.
Cancer :: Fibrasorb – new device for cancer patients
A new device for cancer patients could end the side effects of chemotherapy such as hair loss and vomiting, researchers say.
Skin Care :: Stretch marks of pregnancy
A new study has found that women who have stretch marks may face triple the risk of having a pelvic disorder, known as pelvic prolapse, than women who don?t.
Exercise :: Exercise can help reduce depression after stroke
Stroke patients who partake in a therapeutic exercise program may experience a reduction in depressive symptoms, according to the results of a study published the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Hair Loss :: Propecia May Help Restore Hair Loss in Women
When used with oral contraceptives, the male hair-loss medication finasteride (brand named Propecia) may also help improve hair loss in women, Italian researchers report.
Fitness :: Fitness and fatness predict poor heart health in women
Women who are otherwise healthy, but have low levels of physical activity and high levels of weight, generally have less favorable heart health than their leaner, more active counterparts, Boston-based researchers report in today’s issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Cancer :: Genetic Tests for Cancer Not Perfect
For women with genetic mutations that increase their risk of breast and ovarian cancer, genetic testing has been a godsend. The tests allow them to learn if they carry mutations in the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genes, and if they do, to decide what action to take, such as stepping up screening or undergoing a preventive mastectomy.
Arthritis :: Relieving the pain of arthritis with snake venom
As the world looks to nature to find cures for some of the world’s most debilitating diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and strokes, an Israeli company – Shulov Institute for Sciences Ltd (SIS) – has unlocked the chemicals found in deadly viper venom to help treat arthritis.
Atkins Diet :: Atkins diet not nutritionally balanced
The high-protein Atkins diet has caused a “life-threatening complication” for a woman who strictly followed the diet, say US doctors.