BBC Health
Gender 'impacts on transplants'
Women who get a replacement kidney from a male donor are more likely to reject the new organ, scientists suggest.
4 Jul 2008 at 6:31pm
Tofu 'may raise risk of dementia'
Eating high levels of some soy products - including tofu - may raise the risk of memory loss, research suggests.
4 Jul 2008 at 10:36am
Brain imbalance 'cot death key'
More evidence has emerged that a chemical imbalance in the brain may play a key role in cot deaths.
4 Jul 2008 at 4:34am
Sulston argues for open medicine
Genome pioneer and Nobel Laureate Sir John Sulston says profits are taking precedence over the needs of patients, particularly in the developing world.
4 Jul 2008 at 11:06am
Sporting 'heart screening' call
Screening sportsmen for signs of hidden heart conditions could save lives, a study has concluded.
3 Jul 2008 at 6:14pm
New way to tackle cancer depression
Researchers say they have found a new treatment for cancer patients suffering depression
3 Jul 2008 at 8:50pm
'Deadliest' malaria rising in UK
More cases of the most dangerous type of malaria are being brought back to the UK from trips, official figures show.
3 Jul 2008 at 6:09pm
Call for sex lessons at age four
Two leading sexual health charities call for compulsory sex education for children as young as four.
4 Jul 2008 at 4:38am
'Mental risk' of Facebook teens
Children growing up alongside social networking websites may have a "dangerous" view of the world, says an expert.
3 Jul 2008 at 7:30am
US 'pregnant man' gives birth to baby girl
An American man who was born female but underwent gender reassignment gives birth, US media report.
3 Jul 2008 at 5:10pm
Health fines
Can Ghana turn its back on the "brain drain"?
4 Jul 2008 at 11:22am
Male mother
Gender reassignment is a long process
4 Jul 2008 at 7:04am
Fighting fit?
How to get the most out of your gym membership
3 Jul 2008 at 4:50am
Money matters
Is the French system better than the NHS?
3 Jul 2008 at 8:06am
Medical notes
A comprehensive guide to clinical conditions
16 Jun 2008 at 10:57am
Globe and Mail: Health
Ask a dietician
Leslie Beck takes your healthy eating questions
4 Jul 2008 at 10:22am
'There's absolutely no typical woman'
Abortion cuts across the lines of class, education, age and income to affect women from all walks of life
by CARLY WEEKS
4 Jul 2008 at 9:13am
Magic mushrooms' medical mojo
A small but growing number of scientists are once again recruiting patients for studies of controversial drugs
by ptaylor@globeandmail.com
4 Jul 2008 at 8:22am
Pregnant man gives birth to baby girl
Thomas Beatie was born a woman but after surgery and hormone treatment lives as a man
3 Jul 2008 at 5:40pm
European scientists link serotonin to sudden infant death
Researchers in Italy have found that an imbalance of the neuronal signal serotonin in the brainstem caused sudden death in mice, and hope their findings will shed new light on sudden infant cot death.
3 Jul 2008 at 4:27pm
Children's suicide attempts raise concerns about ADHD medication
Issue highlights debate over whether or not to prescribe powerful drugs to treat complex psychiatric problems among children
by CARLY WEEKS
3 Jul 2008 at 11:02am
First the stroke, then a Newfoundland accent
Southern Ontario woman's file is the first documented case of foreign accent syndrome in Canada. 'My family thinks it's cute, but I don't,' Rose Doré says
by ANNE McILROY
2 Jul 2008 at 11:22pm
Start your day with a square of chocolate
According to researchers, a big breakfast packed with protein, carbs - and even something sweet - can lead to weight loss
by Leslie Beck
2 Jul 2008 at 8:41am
A surprisingly potent placebo: face time with me
Patients who receive more attention from their doctors see a dramatic improvement
by Dr. Michael Evans
1 Jul 2008 at 8:27am
Babies need more than sugar to ease their pain, study finds
Giving newborns sucrose does not reduce discomfort
by CARLY WEEKS
1 Jul 2008 at 4:38am
HealthScout
How to Stay Out of the ER This Summer
Common sense and caution guarantee outdoor fun stays healthy, expert says.
5 Jul 2008 at 12:00am
Get Healthy: Your Middle-Aged Heart Will Thank You
It's never too late to start eating better, losing weight and exercising, studies find.
5 Jul 2008 at 12:00am
Anxiety, Shyness May Be Long-Lasting Traits
Brain mechanism present early in life predisposes people to worry, study finds.
4 Jul 2008 at 12:00am
Gender Plays Role in Kidney Transplant Outcomes
Increased rate of graft failure when male organs donated to females, study finds.
4 Jul 2008 at 12:00am
On Independence Day, Think Fireworks Safety First
Experts say leave the July 4 celebrations to the pros.
4 Jul 2008 at 12:00am
Mom's Vitamin D Levels Affect Baby's Dental Health
Low concentrations may lead to enamel defects, early tooth decay, study finds.
4 Jul 2008 at 12:00am
SIDS Linked to Brain Chemical Dysfunction
Improper regulation of serotonin triggered sudden death in mice, researchers report.
3 Jul 2008 at 12:00am
New Tests Assess Kids' Sense of Smell, Taste
Previous measures aimed at adults, but Australian team says these 3 gauges work better.
3 Jul 2008 at 12:00am
Kidney Cancer Vaccine Shows No Boost in Survival
But early-stage patients may benefit from further study of vitespen, researchers say.
3 Jul 2008 at 12:00am
Screening Athletes Could Cut Sudden Cardiac Death Risk
But ECG use controversial because of cost, number of false positives, study says.
3 Jul 2008 at 12:00am
Freeze-Dried Formula May Block HIV Virus in Breast Milk
Could help prevent spread of disease in developing countries, study suggests.
3 Jul 2008 at 12:00am
Barcode Technology Flaws Put Some Patients at Risk
Nurses forced to use 'workarounds' to ensure medication errors are kept to minimum, study says.
3 Jul 2008 at 12:00am
Playing It Safe With High School Sports
Coaches, athletic trainers focus on prevention, better treatment for young athletes.
3 Jul 2008 at 12:00am
Tongue-Driven Device Aids Handicapped
Magnetic tracer lets disabled control wheelchairs, perform other tasks independently.
3 Jul 2008 at 12:00am
Compound in Red Wine Fights Ravages of Age
Resveratrol mimics the benefits of restricted calorie diets, study finds.
3 Jul 2008 at 12:00am
Medical News Today
Rare Case Of Foreign-Accent Syndrome Reported In Canada
A woman in southern Ontario is one of the first cases in Canada of a rare neurological syndrome in which a person starts speaking with a different accent, McMaster University researchers report in the July issue of the Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences.
5 Jul 2008 at 11:00am
Sophisticated Communication A Prerequisite For People's Independence
With the availability of the Internet, citizens are increasingly expected to search for information on security risks in their living environment. Until now, however, too little was known about the willingness of citizens to do this and the factors that promote this information-seeking behaviour.
5 Jul 2008 at 10:00am
Beating Depression For Cancer Patients
A new treatment programme for cancer patients with clinical depression can significantly boost their quality of life according to new research published in the Lancet. Cancer Research UK scientists devised the treatment programme which offers patients one-to-one sessions with specially trained cancer nurses to help them manage their depression more effectively.
5 Jul 2008 at 9:00am
Hepatic Diseases Treated With Stem Cells From Umbilical Cord
Scientists of the University of Granada, in collaboration with the University of Leon, have confirmed that stem cells from human umbilical cord blood can be an appropriate therapy for the treatment of hepatic diseases such as hepatitis, and therefore mean an effective alternative to bone marrow.
5 Jul 2008 at 9:00am
Function Of Glucose Transport Molecule Clarified By UCLA Researchers
Researchers at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA have solved the structure of a class of proteins known as sodium glucose co-transporters (SGLTs), which pump glucose into cells. These transport proteins are used in the treatment of chronic diarrhea via oral rehydration therapy, saving the lives of millions of children each year.
5 Jul 2008 at 8:00am
New HIV Health Support Service Launched Across London
On July 7, Terrence Higgins Trust and NAM are launching a new pan-London health support service for people living with HIV. The 'HIV Health Support Service' offers one to one or group meetings with a Health Trainer where people can learn more about HIV, treatments and managing their own condition.
5 Jul 2008 at 7:00am
Pesticides May Be Responsible For Reproductive Abnormalities
A farm irrigation canal would seem a healthier place for toads than a ditch by a supermarket parking lot. But University of Florida scientists have found the opposite is true.
5 Jul 2008 at 7:00am
Darzi's Final Vision For Primary Care Is Positive Though Undermined By Previo...
While many of the ambitions within the government's Vision for Primary and Community Care are welcome, previously announced government proposals will undermine the positive in this report, the BMA said on Thursday 3 July 2008. Commenting on Lord Darzi's report, Dr Laurence Buckman, Chairman of the BMA's GP Committee said: "There is much within this vision for primary care that is positive.
5 Jul 2008 at 6:00am
AARP Solutions Forum Convenes Panel To Examine Medicaid Funding Of Long-Term ...
AARP will release a new report and convene a panel of experts to discuss Medicaid funding for long-term care (LTC) for older adults and adults with physical disabilities. The report analyzes the progress states are making shifting public funds and the people who rely on them from nursing homes to home and community based services.
5 Jul 2008 at 6:00am
Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund To Host Informational Sessions On July 11 An...
The Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund (MSCRF) will hold two informational sessions to provide insight on ways for applicants to increase their chances of receiving state-supported stem cell research funding. The event will include an overview of the application process, various speakers, a question and answer session and networking. Speakers will include: -- Dan Gincel, Ph.D.
5 Jul 2008 at 6:00am
French EU Presidency Makes Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease A Priority
At a joint press conference with Commission President Barroso on 2 July 2008 highlighting the priorities of the French Presidency, French President Nicolas Sarkozy announced the commitment of the French Presidency to the development of a European Alzheimer's Plan.
5 Jul 2008 at 6:00am
'Smart' Materials Get Smarter With Ability To Better Control Shape And Size
A dynamic way to alter the shape and size of microscopic three-dimensional structures built out of proteins has been developed by biological chemist Jason Shear and his former graduate student Bryan Kaehr at The University of Texas at Austin.
5 Jul 2008 at 6:00am
Pioneering Stroke Researcher Awarded Canada's Highest Honor
Renowned stroke researcher Dr. Vladimir Hachinski has been named to the Order of Canada, the country's highest honor, for his lifetime contributions in the field of neurology. Hachinski is a "Distinguished University Professor" at The University of Western Ontario in the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.
5 Jul 2008 at 5:00am
'Mind's Eye' Influences Visual Perception
Letting your imagination run away with you may actually influence how you see the world. New research from Vanderbilt University has found that mental imagery--what we see with the "mind's eye"--directly impacts our visual perception. The research was published online June 26 by the journal Current Biology.
5 Jul 2008 at 5:00am
Negative Decision On Badger Culling Would Be Devastating To Farming Says NFU
NFU President Peter Kendall has warned a negative decision from the Secretary of State on culling badgers as part of a TB control strategy would be completely devastating to farming families and their businesses. "Current speculation on a negative decision on badger culling remains just that, speculation, based on a leaked report", said Mr Kendall.
5 Jul 2008 at 4:00am
Yahoo News: Celiac Disease
Have fish and chip treat without the wheat (Bromsgrove Standard)
SUFFERERS of celiac disease - or gluten intolerance - now have the opportunity to indulge in some good old-fashioned British fish 'n' chips, after a Barnt Green chippy launched a specialised menu on Monday (July 7).
3 Jul 2008 at 5:52pm
Creative Living July 6 (Portales News-Tribune)
Information on embellishing ready-to-wear garments and home decorating will be the featured topics on ?Creative Living? at noon Tuesday and at 2 p.m. Saturday.
4 Jul 2008 at 5:55pm
Surgery wait riles patient's family (St. Catharines Standard)
The bus lurching to a sudden stop did the damage. It took a matter of seconds for the St. Catharines woman's pelvis and hip to shatter after she fell from her seat. But it was the long wait for surgery that was the real ordeal for Cecile [...]
4 Jul 2008 at 5:25am
Country Life Vitamins Promotes Improved Health for Celiacs (PRWeb)
Country Life Vitamins, in conjunction with the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America (GIG), is working to improve the health of people with celiac disease and to bring about awareness of gluten intolerances. May, is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month, but people's health is important all year long, and so Country Life Vitamins and GIG are committed to spreading awareness throughout the ...
30 Jun 2008 at 6:17am
Wait for surgery riles patient (St. Catharines Standard)
The bus lurching to a sudden stop did the damage. It took a matter of seconds for the St. Catharines woman?s pelvis and hip to shatter after she fell from her seat. But it was the long wait for surgery that was the real ordeal for Cecile Boudreau [...]
3 Jul 2008 at 7:10pm
Country Life Vitamins Promotes Improved Health for Celiacs (PRWeb via Yahoo! ...
Country Life Vitamins, in conjunction with the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America (GIG), is working to improve the health of people with celiac disease and to bring about awareness of gluten intolerances.
30 Jun 2008 at 2:01am
Two new cases of childhood diabetes daily (Perth Now)
TWO new cases of childhood Type 1 diabetes are diagnosed in Australia daily as researchers battle to unlock links between environmental factors and the disease.
1 Jul 2008 at 1:16pm
Help & support (Portsmouth Herald)
Addiction
3 Jul 2008 at 5:09am
Readers respond to 'Teen Talk' advice (Contra Costa Times)
DEAR READERS: Thank you for all the recent responses to my columns. Your feedback is always appreciated. Thank you for continuing to read "Teen Talk," and have a wonderful and safe summer.
3 Jul 2008 at 2:16am
New global standards set for infant formula (MSNBC)
A U.N. food commission has adopted a new standard for the production and handling of powdered infant formula in a bid to prevent diseases in young children, health officials said Wednesday.
2 Jul 2008 at 2:30pm
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