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iPhone launches app to address LGBT health issues NEW YORK: A team of researchers is launching a new study with the help of an iPhone app to look into the health and wellness issues of LGBT people.
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Rheumatoid arthritis drug shown to restore pigment in patients suffering from ... A drug that normally treats rheumatoid arthritis and hair loss has been shown in a single trial study to restore the pigment in a patient suffering from the skin disorder known as vitiligo.
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Existing arthritis drug can cure vitiligo: study An existing oral drug used for treating rheumatoid arthritis could also be used to cure a skin disease called vitiligo, according to a study published in the latest edition of medical journal JAMA Dermatology.
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This Drug Brought Pigment Back for Woman With Vitiligo Scientists have discovered an existing drug may be able to restore pigment into the skin of people with vitiligo. Vitiligo is a disorder that causes the skin to lose its pigment, and few treatments are consistently effective.
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Confusing labels on sunscreen bottles 'are putting Brits at risk of being burned' Health experts say there is a 'worrying' lack of understanding about the degree of protection provided by sunscreen. As millions of Brits gear up for a potential killer heatwave next week, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society survey found that many people were ...
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As Many As One In Eight People With HIV Do Not Even Know They Have It, Study In a new study from the National HIV Surveillance System, researchers from the US Centers from Disease Control and Prevention, have used a "back-calculation model" to estimate the total number of people in the United States with HIV.
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CDC report: 1 in 8 Americans don't know they have HIV About one in eight Americans with HIV do not realize they are infected with the virus and those people account for nearly one-third of HIV transmissions in the United States, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.
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CDC Warns of Pool Parasite This Summer pashapixel/iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) - A hardy parasite has led federal health officials to warn pool goers to be careful in the water this summer.
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6-Year-old boy in Spain not vaccinated, dies of diphtheria A 6-year-old boy died of diphtheria Saturday in a Barcelona hospital where he was admitted on May 30, medical officials said. The child had not been vaccinated against the disease that reappeared in Spain with this case for the first time in 28 years.
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Boy dies of diphtheria in Spain, parents rejected vaccine MADRID (AP) - Officials say a six-year-old boy who had been the first child to contract diphtheria in Spain in 29 years has died from the disease in a Barcelona hospital.
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In Bid For Stricter Vaccine Rules, Officials Grapple With Decades-Old Distrust California is on the brink of passing a law that would require nearly all children to be vaccinated in order to attend school. The bill has cleared most major hurdles, but public health officials have grappled with a strong, vocal opposition along the way.
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Many Americans with HIV don't know they're infected Twenty years ago, Maria Davis got tested for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as part of an application for a life insurance policy.
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Lake County man loses life to silent killer lurking in Florida waters The Weeki Wachee area near where the Gulf of Mexico meets river waters is visited by many people on regular basis for purpose of fun and frolic, but only a few know that a silent killer lurks in the waters.
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Older Adults Could Greatly Benefit From "Good" Fats A new study says that older adults who eat an abundance of fish and vegetables could live longer than those who do not. "The study supports current dietary guidelines that advise having sufficient intake of both fish and vegetable oils in a heart-healthy diet," ...
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Stamford, Greenwich Groups Look To Raise PTSD Awareness STAMFORD, Conn. -- To bring greater awareness to the issue of Post Traumatic Stress, the U.S. Senate has designated June 27 as National PTSD Awareness Day.
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Morphine Gene Discovery Could Lead To New Tools For Creating Painkillers ... Scientists have made a genetic discovery in poppies that could lead to the development of more effective painkillers. The gene, called STORR, is only found in poppy species that can produce morphinans.
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USDA Proposes Healthier Fare for Child, Adult Day Cares As teachers lament seeing toddlers too large to fit in playground swings, a federal program that feeds millions of low-income children may be overhauled for the first time in almost 50 years, aiming to make the meals at day cares healthier and reduce obesity.
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USDA to help day-care providers dish out healthier and more affordable meals Now, federal daycare meals are about to get their first nutritional overhaul since 1968. Under the same 2010 legislation mandating healthier school meals, the U.S.
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Researchers: PTSD is factor in troop, vet violence New research indicates that post-traumatic stress disorder is a common factor in violent acts committed by troops and veterans, but the same study shows that other factors also are usually in play.
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Good Fats From Fish And Plants Help Older Adults To Live Longer; Study Suggest According to a large Swedish study, older adults who eat lots of fish and vegetables may live longer contrary to those who don't.
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Scientists found Morpheme Gene In Poppies The researchers discovered that the morpheme gene which is called STORR can only be found in certain species of poppies, namely those who produce morphinans.
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Doctors Discuss Benefits of a Intermittent Fasting Dr. Michael Mosley is the author of the The Fast Diet book series. He claims that the eating plan known as intermittent fasting can, in fact, help people to lose weight.
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Soon you'll be able to home brew morphine, opiates Researchers from Australian and the UK successfully isolated the gene in poppies that is essential to the production of morphine. The new development was described this week in the journal Science.
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Veterans receive free dental care from Columbia office Vietnam War veteran Tony Stamper of Fulton has his new dentures fitted with help from dental assistant Marlin Gray, left, and lab technician Kerry Shelton on Saturday at Aspen Dental, 2910 Trimble Road.
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Research suggests 'home brew' heroin isn't far off "Discovery of this STORR gene fusion provides us with new insight into how poppy plants have evolved to produce the most effective painkillers known to man," said lead researcher Ian Graham.
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Swimming pools and hot tubs can give you diarrhea Only last week we learnt that red, stinging eyes is caused by sweat and urine - not chlorine. And now cases of illness outbreaks in pools is increasing.
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Eating fish, vegetables may extend your life ISLAMABAD: A Swedish study suggests, that older people who eat plenty of fish and vegetables may live longer than people who do not.
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Proposed Federal Dietary Guidelines Hard to Swallow for Some Lawmakers The new dietary guidelines recommend Americans eat more fruits and vegetables and avoid red meat. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson. Filed Under: Tech & Science, USDA, dietary guidelines, food, Obesity, health, red meat, GOP.
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Phasing out trans fats is a long, costly process After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announcement earlier this month that artificial trans fats would be banned within three years, the clock started ticking for companies still making trans fat-laden pies, popcorn, fries, frostings and other partially ...
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Aspen franchise in Wilkes-Barre offering free dental care for veterans WILKES-BARRE - As part of the Healthy Mouth Movement, Aspen Dental will dedicate a day - Saturday - to providing dental services free of charge to our nation's veterans.
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Aspen Dental gives veterans free service When Len Wenrich stopped by Aspen Dental in Wyomissing earlier this week with an abscessed tooth, he received some unexpected good news.
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Blaze damages cancer center Contributed photo | A fire that broke out at Gibson Cancer Center this morning caused extensive damage to the facility's $3 million radiation oncology wing.
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Scientists crack gene secret that lets poppies make morphine London: Scientists have identified a key gene used by poppies to make morphine, paving the way for better methods of producing the medically important drug, potentially without the need for cultivating poppy fields.
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National PTSD Awareness Day helps shed light on the mental health disorder Saturday was a day set to bring awareness to a mental health illness that affects many people, and one that is not easily talked about, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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Yes, those skinny jeans are out to get you Skinny jeans can make you weak at the knees - and they are not the only fashion items hazardous to your health. Bra straps, high heels, jewellery, hair dye, handbags and piercings can be even more dangerous.
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Largest pledge to be met thanks to Phil Knight Oregon Health & Science University announced it fundraised $500 million within two years, earning them another $500 million from Nike's Phil Knight and his wife Penny.
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Relay For Life walkers pound the pavement for a cure According to Relay For Life organizers Maria Torres, Chris Palmer and Palmira Aguiar, by Friday morning the 65 teams who had registered for the event had already raised over $187,000.
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Blood donors needed in July The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the weeks surrounding Independence Day to help ensure a sufficient blood supply now and throughout the summer.
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Judge's order allows 2 Tenn. abortion clinics to stay open NASHVILLE - A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Friday blocking the state of Tennessee from enforcing a law requiring two abortion clinics to meet new standards.
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Researchers' Blood Test Can Detect Pancreatic Cancer Indian American Raghu Kalluri from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the researchers who found a blood test that can detect pancreatic cancer.
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Eating vegetables and proteins before carbs may impact blood sugar Overweight and obese people with type 2 diabetes may feel better after a meal if they start it off with vegetables or proteins and end with the carbs, suggests a new study of 11 people.
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Potential Biomarker To Detect Early Pancreatic Cancer; Monitoring Tool To Be ... A recent study has found promising proteins who have the potential to become effective biomarkers for detection of early pancreatic cancer.
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