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Bacterial Slime Helps Cause Serious Disease
Leptospirosis is a serious
but neglected emerging
disease that infects humans
through contaminated water.
Now research published in
the May issue of the journal
Microbiology shows for the
... > full story
New Treatment Could Reduce Chronic Lung Disease In Premature Babies
A less traumatic way of
delivering surfactant, a
lung lubricant that
premature babies need to
help them breathe, could
... > full story
Life Expectancy Worsening Or Stagnating For Large Segment Of U.S. Population
Overall life expectancy in
the US increased more than
seven years for men and more
than six years for women
between 1960 and 2000. Now,
... > full story
How And Where Fat Is Stored Predicts Disease Risk Better Than Weight
A new study in mice
indicates that overeating,
rather than the obesity it
causes, is the trigger for
developing metabolic
... > full story
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Arthritis Is A Potential Barrier To Physical Activity For Adults With Diabetes
May 10, 2008 — People with diagnosed diabetes are nearly twice as likely to have arthritis, and the inactivity caused by arthritis hinders the successful management of both diseases, according to a new Morbidity ... > full story -
Cane Use May Reduce Risk Of Knee Osteoarthritis Progression
May 9, 2008 — A common, incurable joint disease, osteoarthritis is the leading cause of disability in elderly people. While nearly any joint can be affected, OA most often strikes the knee, particularly the inner ... > full story -
Elderly In Long-term Care Setting Suffer Depression More Than Those Cared For At Home
May 9, 2008 — Elderly in a long-term care setting are more likely to be prescribed antidepressants and to self-report depression compared to those in a home-health care setting, according to a study. The study of ... > full story -
Do Antidepressants Enhance Immune Function?
May 9, 2008 — Infection with human immunodeficiency virus, which leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, is an epidemic of global concern. The functioning of natural killer (NK) cells, which are a major ... > full story -
Patients With Chronic Illness Benefit From Telehealth Intervention
May 9, 2008 — Telehealth, using telecommunication technology to deliver health care, is increasingly being used to improve the delivery and availability of health care services to patients. Patients who received a ... > full story -
Mechanism Of Action Of Antibiotic Able To Reduce Neuronal Cell Death In Brain Uncovered
May 9, 2008 — Researchers have discovered how an antibiotic works to modulate the activity of a neurotransmitter that regulates brain functions, which eventually could lead to therapies to treat Alzheimer's ... > full story -
Reason For Concern In Childhood And Adolescent Obesity
May 9, 2008 — Childhood and adolescent obesity negatively impacts vascular endothelial function, which relates to cardiac health. Obesity has been increasing rapidly in the U.S. during the past 20 years and ... > full story -
Risks For Painkiller Abuse Do Not Outweigh Benefits Of Chronic Pain Control, Expert Says
May 9, 2008 — As controversy swirls about proper clinical use of opioids and other potent pain medications, research reported at the American Pain Society annual meeting shows that, contrary to widespread beliefs, ... > full story -
Mothers' High Normal Blood Sugar Levels Place Infants At Risk For Birth Problems
May 8, 2008 — Pregnant women with blood sugar levels in the higher range of normal -- but not high enough to be considered diabetes -- are more likely than women with lower blood sugar levels to give birth to ... > full story -
New Study Shows How Genes Control Blood Proteins Important To Health
May 8, 2008 — A new study shows how genes control levels of many blood proteins implicated in disease. Newly published determine how many of the key proteins within our blood are under genetic control, showing ... > full story
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