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| Inactivity 'kills more than obesity' A lack of exercise could be killing twice as many people in Europe as obesity, a 12-year study of more than 300,000 people suggests. University of Cambridge researchers said about 676,000 deaths each year were down to inactivity, compared with 337,000 ... | |
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| Abuse of opiate-based painkillers seen declining in US (Reuters Health) - - Abuse of opiate-based prescription painkillers such as oxycodone and morphine peaked around 2010-2011 and now may be on the decline in the United States, according to an analysis of databases designed to track illicit use of the ... | |
| Fewer Americans delayed needed medical care in 2014, survey says The number of Americans who put off needed medical care fell substantially last year, according to a new survey that provides one of the fullest pictures of how the federal health law may be improving not only insurance coverage but also access to healthcare ... | |
| Heroin deaths up for 3rd year in a row (CNN) Many more people are dying from heroin overdoses than in previous years, according to the latest available statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An analysis of those numbers and what might be responsible for the uptick in ... | |
| FDA Clears 'Pacemaker for the Stomach' The FDA approved a device that acts like a pacemaker for the stomach by manipulating the nerve pathway that makes people feel hungry or full. EnteroMedics Inc. By. Thomas M. Burton. Thomas M. Burton. The Wall Street Journal. CANCEL. | |
| Depression Can Precede Memory Loss in Alzheimer's WEDNESDAY, Jan. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Depression, sleep problems and behavioral changes can show up before signs of memory loss in people who go on to develop Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests. "I wouldn't worry at this point if ... | |
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| Buried Clinical Trial Data: The Dam Is About To Burst Two important new developments may mean that many more researchers will soon be able to access and analyze data from many more clinical trials. In recent years, in response to troubling and far-reaching questions about the availability and reliability of ... | |
| Study: Depression, anxiety may be first signs of Alzheimer's Memory loss might not be the first identifiable sign of Alzheimer's disease. Washington University School of Medicine researchers found that depression and anxiety may be common early signs of the condition. Of course, this doesn't mean that everyone ... | |
| US Painkiller Abuse 'Epidemic' May Be Declining WEDNESDAY, Jan. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. "epidemic" of prescription-painkiller abuse may be starting to reverse course, a new study suggests. Experts said the findings, published Jan. 15 in the New England Journal of Medicine, are ... | |
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| FDA approves new kind of device to treat obesity A first-of-its-kind implant that curbs the appetite by electrically stimulating stomach nerves was approved Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Maestro Rechargeable System is intended to treat morbid (extreme) obesity, device ... | |
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| Venter signs sequencing deal with Genentech A company co-founded by La Jolla biologist J. Craig Venter plans to decode tens of thousands of human genomes for drug developer Genentech, advancing his goal of sequencing 1 million genomes by 2020. Venter declined to discuss the financial terms of ... | |
| An ADHD drug may tame binge eating disorder Binge eating disorder, a newly recognized condition in which bouts of voracious eating lead to guilt, shame and often obesity, may yield to lisdexamfetamine (marketed as Vyvanse), a medication that has been used for several years to treat attention deficit ... | |
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| Sierra Leone president predicts 0 Ebola cases by March end FILE-In this file photo taken on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014, A child, center, stands underneath a signboard as a family home is placed under quarantine due to the Ebola virus in Port Loko, Sierra Leone. Evan as his country registered ... more >. By CLARENCE ... | |
| SEE IT: Ga. boy gets Star Wars prosthetic arm A 7-year-old Georgia boy didn't need a Jedi mind trick to use his left arm for the first time. He had the help of a prosthetic specialist and a group of Star Wars characters eager to fit the child for the coolest prosthetic he could imagine. Liam Porter's new ... | |
| Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea making Ebola strides Ebola cases in Sierra Leone have fallen for the second straight week and health experts say the region could be turning a corner in the battle against the disease. The number of new cases in the three hardest hit nations – Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea ... | |
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| Heroin deaths increase for 3rd year in a row Many more people are dying from heroin overdoses than in previous years, according to the latest available statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An analysis of those numbers and what might be responsible for the uptick in heroin ... | |
| Aspirin Could Be Doing More Harm Than Good Aspirin could be doing people more harm than good. The drug has been used as a widespread treatment for individuals who have never suffered a heart attack or stroke and want to stay that way. However, a new research study has shown that 1 in 10 ... | |
| ADHD Drug May Be Effective for Binge-Eating Disorder A new study shows that a drug approved to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can reduce episodes of overeating in people with binge-eating disorder. Written by Shawn Radcliffe | Published on January 14, 2015. ADHD Drug May Be Effective for ... | |
| India rejects Gilead's Hepatitis C drug patent request A private security guard looks out from a window of the head office of Natco in Hyderabad March 13, 2012. Credit: Reuters/Krishnendu Halder/Files. Related Topics. Business ». Stocks. Pope Francis receives a saffron-colored robe from Hindu Ndu-Kurukkal ... | |
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| Two food giants offer gluten-free beer and pizza MillerCoors plans to launch a gluten-free beer in select markets this year, while Pizza Hut will begin selling gluten-free pizza on Jan. 26. (MillerCoors/Pizza Hut). Gluten-free beer and pizza. For those who suffer from Celiac Disease or just think avoiding gluten ... | |
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| Aggressive Hep C Screenings May Be Doing More Harm Than Good For a long time, health authorities have felt that aggressive screening for Hepatitis C is the best way to combat the virus. After all, the Baby Boomer generation was rife with intravenous drug use and unprotected sex (admittedly before we really knew much ... | |
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| Lack of Exercise More Deadly Than Obesity: Study WEDNESDAY, Jan. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Being sedentary may be twice as deadly as being obese, a new study suggests. However, even a little exercise -- a brisk 20-minute walk each day, for example -- is enough to reduce the risk of an early death ... | |
| ADHD drug can be used to treat binge eating disorder 1 A recent clinical trial shows that a known ADHD or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder drug is effective as well in treating people with binge eating disorder. At least 4 million Americans suffer from binger eating disorder or excessive eating that leads to ... | |
| Seven-Year-Old Boy Receives Unique Prosthetic Arm Liam Porter, a seven-year-old from Augusta Georgia, received a special gift in the form of a 3D print Star Wars prosthetic arm. When Liam was born, there was no portion of his left arm. For a long time, Liam wore a more traditional type of arm prosthetic but in ... | |
| Inactivity 'kills more than obesity' A lack of exercise could be killing twice as many people as obesity in Europe, a 12-year study of more than 300,000 people suggests. University of Cambridge researchers said about 676,000 deaths each year were down to inactivity, compared with 337,000 ... | |
| A super simple way to get kids to eat their veggies (CBS) - Parents, schools and public health officials have been struggling for years to get kids to eat more fruits and vegetables at lunch. Now a new study may have found a simple way to make a big difference. Simply by scheduling recess before lunch, ... | |
| FDA approves electronic device for battle of the bulge Federal regulators on Wednesday approved a surgically implanted device that zaps the nerves connecting the stomach and brain, thus suppressing the appetite. The US Food and Drug Administration's green light for the Maestro Rechargeable System makes ... | |
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| FDA approved weight loss device to fight obesity 3 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new implantable device that can help obese people to lose weight by stimulating the key appetite signal from the brain to the gut. The Maestro Rechargeable System, manufactured by EnteroMedics of St. | |
| Brain scans could help predict behaviour Forget horoscopes or fortune tellers. There's a new way to tell your future, and it involves a much more reliable medium: human neuroscience. A new study looks at over 70 scientific publications about brain scans such as functional magnetic resonance ... | |
| Study: BPA alternative just as toxic Consumers buying BPA-free products will be surprised to learn that these products contain a compound that's just as dangerous as BPA. Bisphenol A (BPA), an endocrine disruptor found in cans, plastic bottles, and many other products, is linked to cancer, ... | |
| Alzheimer's treatment - protein that checks cell loss identified Scientists have discovered a mechanism that kicks in once the body is cooled and further checks the loss of brain cells. According to them, their finding could someday lead to Alzheimer's treatment. Scientists are aware that a decrease in body temperature ... | |
| Ebola disruption could spark fresh food crisis As Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone battle the deadly Ebola virus outbreak and the world mobilizes to contain it, high food prices have been reported as farmers abandon their fields in the affected countries. (Photo: Women harvesting rice in Carysburg, ... | |
| To screen or not to screen for hepatitis C Hep C In the past few years, newer, more effective treatments have been introduced for hepatitis C – a disease that can lead to chronic liver problems and in the worst cases, liver cancer. In 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended ... | |
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| This BPA substitute could be linked to hyperactivity A new study at the University of Calgary in Canada found that Bisphenol S (BPS), a common substitute for BPA in household plastics, could still be harmful to your health. The researchers found that BPS led to alterations in the brain development of zebrafish. | |
| 40 patients mistakenly given unsterile intravenous fluid At least 40 patients mistakenly received unsterilized, "simulated" intravanous fluids -- meant for training only -- instead of the sterile saline solution normally given to people in the hospital, health officials said Wednesday. Many of the patients became ill and ... | |
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