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Alzheimer’s villain cures multiple sclerosis in mice

A notorious biochemical villain has just revealed its heroic side. Beta-amyloid, a misfolded protein fragment blamed for killing brain cells in Alzheimer’s disease, has reversed the symptoms of mice suffering from the rodent equivalent of multiple sclerosis (MS). MS occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the fatty myelin sheaths around nerve fibres that serve […]

Daily caffeine improves Parkinson’s mobility problems

COFFEE can give you the shakes, but caffeine seems to have the opposite effect in people with Parkinson’s disease, helping to relieve tremors and get them back on the move. In the past, caffeine has been shown to reduce the risk of Parkinson’s, but its effects have never been tested in people who already have […]

Fresenius H1 net income up 20 percent on generic drugs

LONDON (Reuters)- British house prices fell at their fastest annual pace in nearly three years last month, data from mortgage lender Nationwide showed on Wednesday, as the effects of nine months of recession spread further across the economy. Nationwide reported a 0.7 percent decline in house prices in July, a much bigger …

Fresenius Medical Care second-quarter net rises; keeps outlook

LONDON (Reuters)- British house prices fell at their fastest annual pace in nearly three years last month, data from mortgage lender Nationwide showed on Wednesday, as the effects of nine months of recession spread further across the economy. Nationwide reported a 0.7 percent decline in house prices in July, a much bigger …

Security in focus as Clinton begins Africa trip

DAKAR (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Senegal on Tuesday, beginning a trip that will take her both to Africa‘s newest nation South Sudan and on a private visit to the continent’s elder statesman, 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela. While Clinton’s public focus will be on Africa’s democratic achievements and economic […]

Olympus says Terumo sues for $85 million over share loss

LONDON (Reuters)- British house prices fell at their fastest annual pace in nearly three years last month, data from mortgage lender Nationwide showed on Wednesday, as the effects of nine months of recession spread further across the economy. Nationwide reported a 0.7 percent decline in house prices in July, a much bigger …

Israel’s Can-Fite sees positive data for psoriasis drug

TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Can-Fite BioPharma expects to publish positive data at the end of the third quarter regarding the safety and efficacy of its CF101 drug under development for the treatment of psoriasis, the Israeli company‘s acting CEO said on Wednesday. CF101, a small molecule oral drug, is in advanced clinical development for the […]

UK reaps "patent dividend" as medicines bill falls

LONDON (Reuters) – Britons are taking more prescription drugs than ever but the state health service is paying less for them – cheering news for taxpayers, if not for drugmakers. The trend reflects an increased use of generic medicines amid a Europe-wide drive by governments for lower-cost prescribing, which is squeezing prices and taking its […]

Poor Sleep Hampers Vaccine Effectiveness: Study

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 1 (HealthDay News) — Lack of sleep can reduce the effectiveness of vaccinations, according to a new study. Researchers measured the sleep patterns of 125 adults who received the three-shot course of the vaccine to protect against hepatitis B. The immune systems of participants who slept less produced fewer antibodies in response to […]

Health Tip: Keep Your Child Safe in a High Chair

It sounds like an unfolding epidemic: A decade ago, virtually no one in the U.S. seemed to have a problem eating gluten in bread and other foods. Now, millions do.

Health Tip: Prevent Food Cross-Contamination

It sounds like an unfolding epidemic: A decade ago, virtually no one in the U.S. seemed to have a problem eating gluten in bread and other foods. Now, millions do.

Health Highlights: Aug. 1, 2012

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: U.S. Blood Supply Critically Low, Red Cross Warns The level of U.S. blood donations is at its lowest point in 15 years and the shortfall is such that some patients may have to have elective surgeries canceled, the […]

Too Much Bottled Water Might Harm Kids’ Teeth

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 1 (HealthDay News) — On grocery store shelves and kitchen counters alike, bottled water has become a staple of the American dietary landscape. But, some experts say it may contribute to diminished dental health. While most bottled water manufacturers declare that their products are 100 percent “pure,” “clean” or “natural,” few brands contain […]

Rights group slams Bahrain over tear gas use

DUBAI (Reuters) – An international human rights group on Wednesday accused the Bahraini government of indiscriminate use of tear gas against protesters resulting in the maiming, blinding, and killing of civilians – charges the government dismissed. Bahrain crushed an uprising led by majority Shi’ites last year after successful revolts in Egypt and Tunisia but unrest […]

Cataract Surgery May Cut Risk of Hip Fracture

TUESDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) — Cataract surgery may help some senior citizens reduce their risk of fall-related hip fractures, a new study suggests. A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens; symptoms can include blurry vision, glare and poor night vision. As a result, people with cataracts may be more prone to falls. […]

Less Invasive Surgery Safe for Harvesting Bypass Veins: Study

TUESDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) — The use of minimally invasive endoscopy to harvest leg veins used in coronary artery bypass graft surgery is as safe as using ankle-to-groin incisions, a new study has found. The findings contradict previous research that linked the endoscopic method to higher rates of vein bypass graft failure, heart attack […]

Genes May Be Key for Patients With Multiple Colon Polyps

TUESDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) — A new study finds a strong correlation between certain genes passed down through families and the odds of multiple colon polyps discovered by colonoscopy. The findings could point the way to deciding who will benefit from gene testing when assessing risks for colon cancer, the study’s authors said. Two […]

Is ‘Improved’ Vaccine Causing Whooping Cough Outbreaks?

TUESDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) — A change in vaccine composition may partly explain current whooping cough outbreaks in the United States and Australia, researchers say. In the 1990s, a switch was made from diphtheria-tetanus-whole cell pertussis (DTwP) vaccine to diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine to reduce side effects. It’s possible that the newer vaccine is […]

Even Mild Depression, Anxiety Hurts the Heart: Study

TUESDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) — Even mild depression or anxiety may raise your risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and other causes, according to British researchers. And the greater the level of psychological distress, the higher the odds of death from heart disease, the researchers say. “The fact that an increased risk of mortality […]

New York urges new mothers to breastfeed babies

NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and state officials are pushing initiatives aimed at encouraging new mothers to breastfeed their babies, drawing criticism from some parents who say officials are interfering with their health choices. State health commissioners announced on Tuesday that letters highlighting the importance of breastfeeding were being sent […]

District of Columbia abortion bill fails in House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The House of Representatives rejected a bill on Tuesday that would have banned most abortions in the 20th week of pregnancy in the District of Columbia. The closely watched vote marked the first time Congress has voted on legislation that would have limited abortion because of pain to the fetus. The Republican-controlled […]

Mom, Teen Daughter Pregnant Raises Questions

In the latest stitch in the rich tapestry of the teen-pregnancy reality genre, TLC’s new show, “My Teen Is Pregnant and So Am I,” chronicles the often bumpy journey of a pair of teen moms whose own mothers are expecting at the same time. Liz Forbes and Ann Golden from Oklahoma City are one of […]

LabCorp target of massive private equity buyout: report

NEW YORK (Reuters) – It took Jason Legate, a Walnut Creek, California-resident, all of 10 minutes to connect his computer to a London-based server and access BBC’s coverage of the Olympics Saturday, thereby circumventing NBC’s lock on coverage in the United States. The 31-year-old system administrator said he has watched …

New York City to mothers: You should breast-feed

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City officials have a message for new mothers: Breast-feed your baby, if possible. Starting in September, dozens of city hospitals will ask mothers of newborns to listen to talks about why their breast milk is better than the sample formulas many hospitals offer for free. Then the women can […]

Malaria vaccines could make the disease worse

Malaria vaccines could make malaria nastier. In mice given an experimental vaccine now in trials, the malaria parasite evolved to get round the immunity – and in the process caused more severe disease. Malaria kills 2000 children every day, sickens millions repeatedly, and helps keep tropical nations in poverty. Yet there is still no vaccine, […]

Ugandans try to avoid touching amid ebola outbreak

Kampala residents have been urged to avoid contact after the deadly Ebola virus hit the city but security guard Joseph Karuba‘s job is to frisk people and he doesn’t have gloves. “The thing has come back — it came first time and we beat it, then it came again and we beat it and now […]

Revealing the Psychology of Playing Card Magic

Think of a playing card. Got one in mind? Although it may have felt like a free choice, think again: Most people choose one of only four cards, out of a deck of 52. For now, remember your card — we’ll return to it later. For thousands of years, magicians have amazed audiences by developing […]

Watch: Cancer Survivor Loses Hands, Feet to Bacterial Infection

Cancer Survivor Loses Hands, Feet to Bacterial Infection

Watch: Eye Twitch Pesters Pediatrician for 10 Years

Cancer Survivor Loses Hands, Feet to Bacterial Infection

Watch: Mayor Mike Bloomberg Promotes Breastfeeding

Cancer Survivor Loses Hands, Feet to Bacterial Infection

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