Health & Medicine - Sep 15, 2010 15:10 - 4 Comments

Get sweaty to get some sleep

NORTHWESTERN (US)—For older adults who suffer from insomnia, there may be a drug-free way to get some rest. A new study finds regular aerobic exercise helps people sleep better and feel more vigorous. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 15, 2010 12:13 - 0 Comments

Early nutrition shapes male maturity

NORTHWESTERN (US)—Boys who experience rapid weight gain in the first six months of life will most likely experience early puberty as well, according to a new study. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 15, 2010 10:01 - 2 Comments

Is cloned human virus light at end of tunnel?

CARDIFF U. (UK)—Scientists have successfully cloned a human virus offering new hope for the treatment of potentially life-threatening diseases. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 14, 2010 15:43 - 0 Comments

Gene acts as spinal cord’s master organizer

NYU (US)—In a surprising and unexpected discovery, scientists have found that a single type of gene acts as a master organizer of motor neurons in the spinal cord. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 14, 2010 14:03 - 0 Comments

Arthritis med’s link to heart attacks revealed

UC DAVIS (US)—Scientists have discovered a novel mechanism that explains why long-term, high-dosage use of the well-known arthritis pain medication, Vioxx, has led to heart attacks and strokes. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 14, 2010 9:55 - 0 Comments

Celeb cancers prompt public to act

U. WARWICK (UK)—As Hollywood actor Michael Douglas hits the news headlines as the latest celebrity to reveal his cancer diagnosis, new research suggests media coverage of celebrity illnesses can have benefits for public health. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 13, 2010 15:06 - 0 Comments

Scan developing brain for signs of trouble

WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US)—Five minutes in a scanner can reveal how far a child’s brain has come along the path from childhood to maturity and potentially shed light on a range of psychological and developmental disorders, scientists have shown. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 13, 2010 12:23 - 0 Comments

Alcoholism drug may help cocaine addicts

EMORY (US)—Doctors have used the drug disulfiram to help patients stay sober for several decades. It interferes with the body’s ability to metabolize alcohol, giving a fierce hangover to someone who consumes even a small amount of alcohol. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 10, 2010 16:22 - 1 Comment

Lazy eye linked to brain malfunction

NYU (US)—Researchers have identified a new neurological deficit behind amblyopia, or “lazy eye,” shedding additional light on how the condition results from disrupted links between the brain and normal visual processing. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 10, 2010 15:20 - 8 Comments

How old is old? Aging metric outdated

STONY BROOK (US)—Chronological age is no longer the only factor when determining indicators of aging, according to a new study, which says advances in health and life expectancy also need to be taken into account. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 8, 2010 14:15 - 1 Comment

Fortified corn gets boost of vitamin A

IOWA STATE (US)—Vitamin A deficiency is one of the most serious causes of malnutrition in developing countries, resulting in blindness, poor immune function, and even premature death—particularly in young children. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 8, 2010 13:30 - 4 Comments

Short sleepers face health risks

U. WARWICK (UK)—People who sleep less than six hours a night may be three times more likely to develop a condition that leads to diabetes and heart disease, according to new research. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 7, 2010 12:02 - 0 Comments

Cockroaches: Unlikely source of antibiotics

U. NOTTINGHAM (UK)—Cockroaches may be more of a health benefit than a hazard, according to a new study. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 6, 2010 23:09 - 0 Comments

Kids win the junk-food tug of war

U. IOWA (US)—Parents may prefer nutritious foods for the entire family, but their preference for healthy foods is about 50 percent weaker when they’re selecting products for the kids, rather than for themselves. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 2, 2010 15:17 - 5 Comments

Accidents kill minority pedestrians more often

JOHNS HOPKINS (US)—Uninsured or minority pedestrians hit by cars are significantly more likely to die than insured whites with similar injuries. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 2, 2010 14:03 - 0 Comments

Structural defects precede heart failure

U. IOWA (US)—The disruption of a structural component in heart muscle cells associated with heart failure appears to occur even before heart function starts to decline, according to a new study. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 2, 2010 13:21 - 3 Comments

Stay hungry to stay awake

WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US)—Being hungry may provide a way to stay awake without feeling groggy or mentally challenged, according to new research with fruit flies. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 1, 2010 11:48 - 0 Comments

Mosquitoes sniff out prey with multi-sensors

VANDERBILT (US)—To track human prey, malaria mosquitoes use several different kinds of odor sensors, according to a new study. (more…)

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