Despite its proven efficacy in reducing the risk of stroke in patients with abnormal heart rhythm, the blood thinner warfarin is less commonly given to racial minorities, even though their risk of stroke is higher than that of whites, a new study shows.
Gestational diabetes mellitus appears to increase the risk of developing diabetes later in life, Finnish investigators report in Diabetes Care.
All that itches is not gold, but the precious metal is among the leading causes of a skin condition called allergic contact dermatitis.
Acupuncture improves lower back pain, compared with no treatment, German researchers report. However, they found that a minimal intervention consisting of superficial needle placement at non-acupuncture points resulted in similar improvements.
Breast-fed babies, so the prevailing wisdom goes, are less likely to have weight problems later in life. Introducing solid foods later — at about four or six months — is also thought to reduce the risk of being overweight later in childhood.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced the Oncology Biomarker Qualification Initiative (OBQI) — an agreement to collaborate on improving the development of cancer therapies and the outcomes for cancer patients through biomarker development and evaluation.
Alzheimer’s disease, a leading cause of dementia in the elderly, appears later in highly educated people — but once it does, it advances more quickly, scientists said.
Diabetes’ links to gum disease are well-known, but a new study shows it can trigger periodontal problems in children as young as 6.
The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, recently announced exclusive research that determines the most effective gluteal exercises.
A “team approach” to treat depression in elderly people produces effective, lasting results, a new U.S. study finds.