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Isentress Fights Drug-Resistant HIV

17 hours 1 min ago
A new HIV drug called Isentress has proved successful in lowering levels of the virus even when other drugs have failed.

Deep Brain Stimulation for Depression

17 hours 1 min ago
A new study shows that deep brain stimulation can improve life for those with treatment-resistant depression.

Fish Oil, Red Yeast Rice Cut Cholesterol

17 hours 1 min ago
Supplements of fish oil and red yeast rice, coupled with lifestyle changes in diet and exercise habits, can reduce cholesterol as much as standard cholesterol-lowering medications known as statins, according to a new study.

CDC: About 5% of Kids Have ADHD

17 hours 1 min ago
The CDC reports that about 5% of U.S. children aged 6-17 have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to their parents.

New Recommendations for Prediabetes

17 hours 1 min ago
An expert panel of doctors recommends lifestyle change and medicaiton, if needed, for prediabetes.

Soy Foods, Sperm Concentration Link?

Tue, 07/22/2008 - 05:00
Men who eat a lot of soy foods may have a lower sperm concentration than men who don't eat soy food, according to a new study.

Family Poor Predictor of Breast Cancer

Tue, 07/22/2008 - 05:00
Family history is a much poorer predictor of early breast cancer risk than most women realize, say researchers whose latest study argues against using family history alone to determine a young woman's risk for the disease.

Heart Disease Bad for Brain

Tue, 07/22/2008 - 05:00
Heart disease may be tied to poorer mental performance as early as middle age, a British study shows.

Viagra for Her

Tue, 07/22/2008 - 05:00
Viagra, often prescribed to help men's erectile dysfunction, also helps women who experience sexual problems linked with their antidepressant use, according to a new study.

Mammograms a Pain? Gel Helps

Tue, 07/22/2008 - 05:00
A new study finds that a A new study shows that a numbing gel eases pain associated with getting a mammogram and may make women more likely to return for subsequent screenings.gel eases pain associated with getting a mammogram and may make women more likely to return for subsequent screenings.

Male Infertility Treatment Skips Surgery

Tue, 07/22/2008 - 05:00
A new treatment for a cause of male infertility may reduce the need for surgery and increase couples’ chances of becoming pregnant.

Heart Imaging Tool Under the Microscope

Mon, 07/21/2008 - 05:00
There is not enough evidence to prove that computed tomography angioplasty is a safe and effective screening tool for coronary artery disease in low-risk people, new research shows.

FDA: Don't Eat Jalapeno Peppers

Mon, 07/21/2008 - 05:00
FDA warns consumers not to eat fresh jalapeno peppers after one tests positive for Salmonella Saintpaul.

Enbrel May Help Treat Alzheimer's

Mon, 07/21/2008 - 05:00
A drug commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other immune-based conditions may also be effective at targeting language-related Alzheimer's disease problems.

Topamax May Raise Risk of Birth Defects

Mon, 07/21/2008 - 05:00
The epilepsy and migraine prevention drug Topamax has been linked to an increased risk for birth defects in babies born to epilepsy patients who took it during pregnancy, a small study shows.

Vytorin Study: Disappointing Results

Mon, 07/21/2008 - 05:00
Researchers report mixed results in a study of the cholesterol drug Vytorin used by patients with aortic stenosis.

Using Plants to Grow Lymphoma Vaccines

Mon, 07/21/2008 - 05:00
It may be possible to use tobacco plants to grow personalized vaccines for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients, scientists report.

Sleep Apnea May Spur Night Heart Attacks

Mon, 07/21/2008 - 05:00
Obstructive sleep apnea may make nighttime heart attacks more likely than daytime heart attacks, new cardiology research shows.

Removing Tattoos: Who Does It and Why

Mon, 07/21/2008 - 05:00
More women than men decide to have a tattoo removed, a study shows.

Laser Resurfacing: Lasting Wrinkle Fix?

Fri, 07/18/2008 - 05:00
Laser resurfacing of the skin may be an effective long-lasting wrinkle treatment, but there may be drawbacks for some, a study shows.