Woman awakens after 6 years, slips back
2007-03-08 14:22:34
A woman who went into a vegetative state in November of 2000 awoke this week for three days, spoke with her family and a local television station before slipping back on Wednesday.
Panel nixes aspirin as cancer preventive
2007-03-07 15:39:36
People at average risk for colon cancer shouldn't take aspirin or painkillers like ibuprofen to try to prevent the disease, a federal task force advises, because of the risk of bleeding and other potential health problems. The recommendation for the first time by the US Preventive Services Task Force includes those with a family history of colorectal cancer.
Anxiety disorders often untreated
2007-03-06 14:40:52
In a study of patients seen at primary care clinics, nearly 20 percent had at least one anxiety disorder and 41 percent of these patients were receiving no treatment.
Scientists discover 'natural barrier' to HIV
2007-03-06 08:32:29
Researchers have discovered that cells in the mucosal lining of human genitalia produce a protein that "eats up" invading HIV,
Childhood obesity triggers early puberty
2007-03-05 14:13:01
Childhood obesity in the United States appears to be causing girls to reach puberty at an earlier age, for reasons that are not clear, a study said on Monday.
Girl's 5 weeks of hiccups finally end
2007-03-02 08:49:00
She sipped pickle juice, held her breath, breathed into a bag, even went to a neurologist, but for more than five weeks nothing would stop a 15-year-old girl's rapid hiccups, until they finally just stopped on their own.
Indonesia, WHO to end bird flu dispute
2007-03-01 15:41:43
Indonesia is expected to resume supplying samples of bird flu virus to the World Health Organization after receiving a guarantee they will not be used to develop a commercial vaccine that the country cannot afford.
Pregnancy diet may impact child's allergy risk
2007-03-01 15:24:37
What a woman eats during pregnancy may influence the odds that her child will develop allergies, a new study hints.
Office workers most at risk from blood clots
2007-03-13 08:50:03
Office workers who spend long hours at their desk may be more prone to potentially fatal blood clots than passengers on long-haul flights, according to research cited Monday.
Vaccine promising against hepatitis E
2007-03-01 11:27:53
The US Army has carried out a promising early test of the first vaccine against hepatitis E, a form of the liver-attacking disease that sickens many Asians and can spread to soldiers or other Western visitors to the region.
Low-fat dairy food may hurt fertility
2007-02-28 15:23:06
Women who eat low-fat dairy foods may have a higher risk of infertility than those who treat themselves to full-fat ice cream or cheese, surprised US researchers said on Tuesday.
Antioxidants don't help you live longer
2007-02-28 09:19:01
Antioxidant vitamins taken by tens of millions of people around the world won't lead to a longer life, according to an analysis of dozens of studies that adds to evidence questioning the value of the popular supplements. The large review of separate studies on thousands of people found no long-life benefit from vitamins A, E and C and beta carotene and selenium.