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L-carnitine might not be the boost for you
Claims stem from studies of vascular and heart disease. But it's unclear if it helps lift the healthy at all. ...
Availability of vaccine no guarantee public will want it
Just because a vaccine is available doesn't mean people will choose to be inoculated, according to new UofT research published amid widespread public confusion around the merit of H1N1 flu...
Jefferson researchers identify new mechanism of blocking HIV-1 from entering cells
Publishing in PLoS Pathogens, researchers at from the Kimmel Cancer Centre at Jefferson have found a novel mechanism by which drugs block HIV-1 from entering host cells...
Research highlights need for national HIV strategy
The U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that well over one million people in the United States are infected with HIV/AIDS. New research from North Carolina State University...
Seeing family for the holidays? Scientists discover how the stress might kill you
If you ever thought the stress of seeing your extended family over the holidays was slowly killing you - bad news: a new research report in the December 2009 print...
'The pill' for him: Scientists find a hormonal on-and-off switch for male fertility
A new research report published in the December 2009 print issue of The FASEB Journal could one day give men similar type of control over their fertility that women have...
First live targeting of tumours with RNA-based technology
Finding and treating a tumour without disturbing normal tissue presents challenges - sometimes the most effective therapies can be invasive and harsh...
Hospital noise initiative reduces average peak decibel levels by 20 percent
Patients often complain that getting a good night's sleep or a bit of peace and quiet in hospital can be difficult. But a study published in the December issue of...
New stem cell technology developed
JERUSALEM, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem say they have developed a new stem cell technology that helps bone fractures heal quickly.
Scientists create mouse with key features of HIV infection without being infected with HIV
A major obstacle to HIV research is the virus's exquisite specialization for its human host -- meaning that scientists' traditional tools, like the humble lab mouse, can deliver only limited...
Greener stoves cook up health benefits, study shows
Using improved cookstoves in India can save millions of lives as well as benefiting the environment, a study has shown.
Medical tourism declines during recession
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- The recession is causing a drop-off in the amount of "medical tourism" by U.S. residents, a research report indicates.
Panel of multiple sclerosis experts provides best practice treatment recommendations for Tysabri
Best-practice recommendations for the selection and management of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who may benefit from, or are receiving treatment with TYSABRI® (natalizumab) were published today in a supplement...
FDA's Woodcock discusses pain management
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it is trying to strike a balance between access to pain medications and the associated risks posed...
FDA OK's Agriflu seasonal flu vaccine
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration say it has approved another vaccine to prevent illness caused by seasonal influenza virus subtypes A and B.
Sunscreen saves lives, money
Research has found that providing people with sunscreen not only prevents cancer, but can save the government $126 million a year.
Feature: Smarter training a key to limiting footy injuries
Osteitis pubis, or 'OP', can end an AFL player's career. Dr Jodi Richardson finds out how the overuse injury can be prevented.
Opinion: Why pharmacy's importance is growing
According to Dr Joseph Tucci, the role of the pharmacist is shifting from simply manufacturing medicine to providing clinical care.
The Real Science and History Vampires
The public's thirst for vampires seems as endless as vampires' thirst for blood. But where's it all stem from?
Kangaroos may hold skin cancer cure: study
Kangaroos may provide the key to a potential treatment to prevent skin cancer, Australian scientists said Monday.
The Finger: Amaze And Astound With Multiplication!
Have trouble multiplying the numbers six through ten? Looking for an abstruse way to accomplish this task that is likely much more difficult than passing yourself off as a third-grade...
Connection between depression and osteoporosis detailed
Research carried out among thousands of people has shown a clear connection between depression and a loss of bone mass, leading to osteoporosis and fractures.
Demand for cosmetic and surgical procedures in dermatologic surgery rising rapidly
Researchers have found that there has been a dramatic increase in the number of procedures performed and patient demand for dermatologic health care since 2000. The findings parallels the growth...
Stents can be coated with dissolvable drug-eluting fibers
Scientists have developed a new patent-pending dissolvable fiber platform that can be used to coat both metal stents, which are currently available, and biodegradable stents now in development.
New culprit for viral infections among elderly -- an overactive immune response
Researchers have found that exaggerated responses of the immune system explain why the elderly succumb to viral infections more readily than younger people. The study bucks the general belief that...
New disease among HIV-infected gay men
A rare parasitic disease, which normally only is transmitted by contaminated water, has been shown to be transmitted by gay sex between hiv-positive men. In the industrial world the disease...
Long-term testicular cancer survivors at high risk for neurological side effects
Long-term survivors of testicular cancer who were treated with cisplatin-based chemotherapy had more severe side effects, including neurological side effects and Raynaud-like phenomena, than men who were not treated with...
High salt intake directly linked to stroke and cardiovascular disease
High salt intake is associated with significantly greater risk of both stroke and cardiovascular disease, concludes a new study.