Blood test may diagnose lung cancer, company says
A blood test that detects nine compounds in blood may offer a safe way to diagnose early cases of lung cancer, Celera Corporation reported on Tuesday.
Inadequate vitamin D levels common in U.S. children
Most US kids aren't getting enough vitamin D, a report in Pediatrics shows, raising their risk of weak bones and, possibly, heart disease.
Arthritis drugs raise cancer risk in kids: FDA
Blockbuster prescription drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions can increase the risk of potentially deadly cancer in children and teenagers, U.S. health regulators said on Tuesday in ordering stronger warnings on such medications.
Keep cholesterol in check to ward off dementia
High cholesterol levels in midlife -- even cholesterol levels considered only borderline elevated -- significantly increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease 30 years later, results of a large study indicate.
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Too much TV time bad for kids' blood pressure
You knew too much TV could be bad for kids in general. Now, hints a study released Monday, too much time in front of the tube,
Gym class injuries sending more kids to ER
Kids these days may be more likely to get hurt in gym class than they were a decade ago, a new study out in Pediatrics shows.
Malaria may have come from chimps
Malaria may have jumped to humans from chimpanzees much as AIDS did, U.S. researchers reported on Monday in a study they hope could help in developing a vaccine against the infection.
Handwashing, facemasks to prevent flu spread at home
Frequent handwashing and the wearing of face masks at home can help reduce the transmission of influenza viruses within the household if the measures are implemented in good time, a study in Hong Kong has found.
New HIV strain found derived from Gorillas
French Researchers on Monday found a new type of HIV virus that is hard to detect by conventional tests that comes from Gorillas and has many biological properties linked for human infections, according to Nature Medicine journal.
Drug cuts diabetics' pancreatic cancer risk: study
Diabetics who took the drug metformin, which makes the body process insulin better, had a 62 percent lower risk of pancreatic cancer compared to those who had never received it, U.S. researchers said on Saturday.
USDA to expand testing to reduce E. coli in beef
The U.S. Agriculture Department said on Friday it will increase testing parts of steaks and other meat cuts used to make ground beef as the government steps up efforts to reduce the spread of E. coli bacteria in food.
Gorillas may be a source of AIDS, researchers find
A woman from Cameroon has been found to be infected with an AIDS-like virus that came from gorillas, French researchers reported Sunday.
China seals off town after plague kills two
China has sealed off a remote far-western town of 10,000 people after two people died of pneumonic plague, state media said Monday, but the World Health Organization said such outbreaks were nothing new.
Experts find new targets to stop breast cancer
One of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer may originate in the cells lining the mammary ducts, which can be targeted in the fight against the disease, experts in Australia say.
What is plague and what are its various forms?
China has sealed off a remote western town of 10,000 people after two people died of pneumonic plague.
Merck vaccines chief to step down November 1
Merck & Co's vaccines chief, Margie McGlynn, who oversaw the launch of its Gardasil cervical cancer vaccine among other products, will step down on November 1, a company spokeswoman said on Monday.
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H1N1 breaks out in Hong Kong hospital
Hong Kong's Hospital Authority reported on Friday the H1N1 outbreak in the city's hospital, with five patients in a ward infected H1N1 and totally 64 hospital staff confirmed with H1N1.
Eating seafood while pregnant may boost mood
Eating omega-3-rich seafood may be a mood-lifter for women who are feeling depressed during pregnancy, suggests a study of British women.
Breastfeeding could save 1.3 million child lives: WHO
Teaching new mothers how to breastfeed could save 1.3 million children's lives every year, but many women get no help and give up trying, the World Health Organization said on Friday.
Wal-Mart weighs role in U.S. H1N1 vaccination plans
Wal-Mart Stores Inc is discussing with U.S. health officials the possibility of putting vaccination sites at some of its stores for an H1N1 swine flu inoculation campaign this fall, a company official said on Thursday.
Summer camp flu outbreaks presage fall surge: CDC
Outbreaks of the H1N1 flu among children attending U.S. summer camps presage a surge in cases this fall as students return to school, an official at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned on Wednesday.
Sanofi buys rest of Merial from Merck for $4 billion
French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis expanded its animal health business by buying the other half of Merial from its U.S. partner Merck for $4 billion in cash while opening the door for a bigger deal.
Five groups of people should get swine flu vaccine first (video)
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a panel of medical experts from around the country that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended on Wednesday that five groups of people should be vaccinated first.
Hong Kong reports new H3N2 flu variant
Hong Kong has found a new variant of the H3N2 seasonal influenza virus, the spokesman for the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said on Wednesday, urging high-risk groups to get influenza vaccinations.
Royal Caribbean cuts forecasts; shares dive
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd posted a quarterly loss and cut its 2009 forecast as fears about the flu and the weak economy dampen travel demand, sending the company's shares down 12 percent.
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