Calculation may lowball heart attack risk
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Men and women may have a false sense of security about their chances of having a heart attack or stroke based on the current practice of calculating a patient’s risk 10 years into the future. Continue…
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Health & Medicine - Oct 20, 2011 12:00 - 0 Comments
Protein slows brain atrophy in mice
NORTHWESTERN (US) — A protein that promotes the growth of neurons and blood vessels may halt the spread of a brain disease that ravages the cerebellum. (more…)
Top Stories - Oct 11, 2011 11:15 - 1 Comment
Immunity ‘trick’ turns off peanut allergy
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Researchers have turned off a life-threatening allergic response to peanuts by tricking the immune system into thinking the nut proteins aren’t a threat to the body. (more…)
Science & Technology - Sep 28, 2011 10:33 - 0 Comments
All-natural nanosponge captures CO2
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Nanostructures made of sugar, salt, and alcohol are able to effectively detect, capture, and store carbon dioxide—and are themselves carbon-neutral. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 27, 2011 11:20 - 0 Comments
Cancer drug may treat scarring diseases
NORTHWESTERN (US) — A drug used to treat cancer may also be effective in treating diseases that cause scarring of the internal organs or skin, such as pulmonary fibrosis and scleroderma. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 24, 2011 9:52 - 2 Comments
Cause of Lou Gehrig’s disease found
NORTHWESTERN U. (US) — Scientists have identified a common cause for all forms of ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease), a fatal neurodegenerative disease that paralyzes its victims. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 24, 2011 13:07 - 2 Comments
‘Co-pilots’ in ICU reduce death rates
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Mortality rates in the intensive care unit dropped 50 percent when the attending physician was assisted by someone prompting him to address items on a checklist. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 8, 2011 8:58 - 1 Comment
Survivors can’t clear away cancer fog
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Better follow-up programs are needed for cancer survivors, who often suffer mild to severe pain, fatigue, and memory loss as long as five years after treatment has ended. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jun 2, 2011 12:58 - 1 Comment
Safe sex less likely with committed gays
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Gay young men in serious relationships are six times more likely to have unprotected sex than those who hook up with casual partners. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 18, 2011 16:07 - 0 Comments
Prostate biopsy not the final say
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Nearly 70 percent of men who had a rising prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level, but a normal biopsy, were eventually diagnosed with prostate cancer. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 4, 2011 15:09 - 0 Comments
Pain reliever ingredients a puzzle
NORTHWESTERN (US) — A universal icon and warnings about potential liver damage should be included on the labels of over-the-counter medications containing acetaminophen. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 25, 2011 15:48 - 0 Comments
Electronic data expands genetic pool
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Mining existing patient data from electronic medical records for genetic testing will speed up the process and make it less expensive as well. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 25, 2011 17:00 - 2 Comments
Religion diet may make you obese
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Young adults who frequently attend religious activities are 50 percent more likely to become obese by middle age as young adults with no religious involvement. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 24, 2011 14:20 - 0 Comments
Mother’s alcohol puts boys at risk
NORTHWESTERN (US) — A gene variation passed from the mother to her unborn son contributes to why some babies are born with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 3, 2011 12:44 - 1 Comment
Dosages leave seniors dazed
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Vague dosing instructions and multiple prescriptions can be confusing to many older patients, who don’t realize it is more efficient to take them in combination. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 2, 2011 11:27 - 2 Comments
Probiotic’s secret weapon keeps the peace
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Those probiotics in your peach yogurt are not only good for you, they may be a powerful treatment for disease as well. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 24, 2011 13:12 - 1 Comment
Getting back in the game after surgery
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Elite athletes who play in the National Football League are able to return to the game following back surgery—good news for the average Joe worried about returning to physical activity. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 20, 2011 13:51 - 2 Comments
To walk faster, keep achy knees active
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Pain and stiffness in the knees caused by arthritis can make crossing a busy street daunting, but a new study shows physical activity improves walking speed. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 16, 2010 13:38 - 1 Comment
Ingrained activity wards off weight
NORTHWESTERN (US) — People who engage in moderate to vigorous activity nearly every day of the week starting as young adults will gain significantly less weight by middle age. (more…)
