Infertility :: Infertile women want to choose baby’s gender
More than 2 out of 5 infertile women would use technology that enables them to choose the sex of their unborn babies if it were freely available, a survey shows.
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Osteoporosis :: Protein builds bigger, stronger bones
U.S. researchers said they have genetically engineered a strain of mice with bone density up to four times greater than ordinary mice.
Diet :: Healthy diet may prevent age-related disability
Researchers may have come up with another reason to eat well. A new study suggests diets rich in fruits, vegetables and dairy foods can prevent the disabilities that often come with age.
Gum disease :: Healthy gums helps avoid arteriosclerosis
New York researchers suggest preventing gum disease might significantly improve a person’s chances of avoiding vascular problems.
Crohn’s disease :: Vitamin D, calcium ok for crohn’s-related bone loss
Adding etidronate to calcium and vitamin D therapy is not necessary in the treatment of bone loss in patients with Crohn’s disease, results of a new study indicate. “The addition of the bone-building drug etidronate adds no additional advantage,” Dr. Richard N. Fedorak told.
Nutrition :: Eating breakfast may do a heart good
Mom may have been right when she said breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A small study suggests that skipping that morning meal may be a bad move for the heart, and possibly the waistline.
Alzheimer’s disease :: A possible advance in fight against Alzheimer’s
Blockages in cellular pathways called axons appear to occur much earlier in those with Alzheimer’s disease than once thought, researchers report in a new study.
Incontinence :: Hormone pills may make incontinence worse
A new study adds incontinence to the list of ailments that hormone pills had been thought to help prevent, but now appear to worsen, at least in older women.
Snoring :: Snoring may not signal breathing problems
A physical examination of the mouth and throat can’t alone identify those whose snoring signals a more serious sleep-breathing problem, researchers said on Monday 2005-02-21.
Care :: Ongoing care eases depression, saves money
Taking a continuous-care approach to treating people with depression leads to improved outcomes and saves on costs, according to a new report.