Malaria drug effective, safe in pregnancy
2006-10-13 09:14:17
A cheap and widely available malaria drug is an effective treatment for pregnant women, scientists said on Friday.
Daily weighing key to keeping lost pounds off
2006-10-12 13:56:48
Losing excess weight is often easier than keeping it off. A new study shows that stepping on a scale every day, and adjusting eating and exercise habits accordingly, can go a long way in helping dieters maintain a weight loss.
"Sleep training" may lessen bedtime battles
2006-10-12 13:50:26
In some good news for parents who wage bedtime struggles with their children, a new study shows that various forms of "sleep training" can put kids' sleep difficulties to rest.
Psoriasis may raise risk of heart attack
2006-10-12 13:33:01
Findings from a new study suggest that psoriasis may be an independent risk factor for heart attack, particularly in young individuals with severe psoriasis.
Vaccine exemptions may boost cough cases
2006-10-12 11:48:00
NEW YORK - State laws that make it easy for parents to opt out of vaccinating their children may be contributing to outbreaks of whooping cough, researchers reported Tuesday.
Study: Some Alzheimer's drugs very risky
2006-10-12 11:16:45
Widely prescribed anti-psychotic drugs do not help most Alzheimer's patients with delusions and aggression and are not worth the risk of sudden death and other side effects, the first major study on sufferers outside nursing homes concludes.
Study: Caffeine-free coffee has caffeine
2006-10-12 10:12:21
Does that cup of decaffeinated coffee give you a jolt? It may, because almost all decaf coffee contains some caffeine, a new University of Florida study shows.
Heavy-duty workouts may impair men fertility
2006-10-12 09:16:05
Men who exercise to exhaustion experience changes in their hormone levels and sperm counts, a new study shows.
Skin condition psoriasis raises heart risk
2006-10-11 11:21:27
The risk of a heart attack is higher among people with psoriasis, especially younger adults with severe cases of the disorder that commonly causes red, scaly patches on the skin, researchers said on Tuesday.
Cola linked to weaker bones in women
2006-10-11 07:18:49
Women who want to keep their bones strong may want to keep their cola consumption to a minimum, a new study suggests.
Fertile women dress to impress - study
2006-10-10 10:42:55
Women dress to impress when they are at their most fertile, researchers said on Tuesday in a study they say shows that signs of human ovulation may not be so mysterious.
Sharp drop in second-hand smoke exposure
2006-10-10 10:23:10
People are much less likely to be exposed to second-hand smoke these days, a new study shows.