Health : Page 451

Birth defects and miscarriages in users of acne drug

April 26, 2016 Canada's program that aims to prevent pregnancy in women who use the powerful acne drug isotretinoin (Accutane) is not effective.

Healthy elderly people have large number of protect genes

April 26, 2016 Healthy elderly people have a higher-than-normal number of genetic variants that protect against mental decline, a new study reports.

HIV patients now living long enough to develop Alzheimer's

April 25, 2016 The first case of Alzheimer's disease diagnosed in a person with HIV highlights the fact that long-time HIV survivors are starting to reach ages where their risk for Alzheimer's increases.

Non-invasive test for EoE could replace repeated endoscopy

April 25, 2016 A non-invasive test was developed diagnose and monitor an inflammatory disease that injures the esophagus, eosinophilic esophagitis or EoE.

Fructose alters hundreds of brain genes, wide range of diseases

April 23, 2016 A range of diseases—from diabetes to cardiovascular disease, and from Alzheimer's disease to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—are linked to changes to genes in the brain.

Cities may have distinct microbial 'citizens'

April 22, 2016 Every city has its own character, and new research suggests that could even extend to a municipality's microbial communities.

Just six weeks to cure hepatitis C patient

April 22, 2016 A team of scientists has found a way to cure the acute hepatitis C with 6 weeks of a new treatment.

Double mastectomy linked to media coverage of celebrities with cancer

April 21, 2016 An increase in women with breast cancer choosing double mastectomy may be influenced by media coverage of celebrities, a new study finds.

Artery tests appear to function differently for women and men

April 21, 2016 Tests used to diagnose and assess the severity of coronary artery disease appear to function differently for women and men who have stable symptoms, according to researchers from Duke Clinical Research Institute.

For many, lactose intolerance may be bloated myth

April 20, 2016 According to new research, lactose intolerance may be a myth for many, with resulting symptoms from drinking milk most likely an inflammatory response to the A1 protein found in conventional cow's milk.

Botox can be used for chronic migraine

April 20, 2016 Botox is a safe and effective treatment for chronic migraine and three other neurological disorders, an updated guideline from the American Academy of Neurology says.

Study shows Americans live longer, but in poor health

April 20, 2016 Americans are living longer but in poorer health, according to a new study. The USC-led study examined life expectancy trends and disability rates in a 40-year period, from 1970 to 2010.