Scientists find 5 new Parkinson's genes
Tue, 1 Feb 2011 04:10 pm PST
AP - Scientists have identified five new genes linked to Parkinson's disease in a large genetic analysis of the illness, according to a new study. After reviewing nearly 8 million possible genetic mutations, researchers pinpointed five genes connected to Parkinson's disease. Previously, six other genes were identified, and experts say there is now increasing proof the degenerative disease is sparked by peoples' genes. Full Story | Top |
FDA declines to approve Orexigen diet drug
Tue, 1 Feb 2011 03:53 pm PST
AP - The government on Tuesday unexpectedly rejected what appeared to be the most promising candidate among a class of new diet drugs, wiping out hopes for a new medication to fight obesity anytime soon. Full Story | Top |
Trained Labrador Can Sniff Out Colon Cancer, Researchers Say
Tue, 1 Feb 2011 08:48 pm PST
 HealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 31 (HealthDay News) -- With powers of smell far superior to those of humans, dogs can sniff out buried earthquake victims. They can unearth hidden bombs or drugs. They can also apparently detect colorectal cancer, Japanese researchers suggest. Full Story | Top |
Blacks Still Hit Hardest by Cancer
Tue, 1 Feb 2011 08:48 pm PST
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Even as overall cancer death rates continue a downward trend among black Americans, the community still bears the biggest brunt of cancer-related deaths in the United States, a new report shows. Full Story | Top |
FDA rejects Orexigen diet drug over heart risks
Tue, 1 Feb 2011 01:55 pm PST
Reuters - U.S. health regulators rejected Orexigen Therapeutics Inc's weight-loss drug and requested a clinical trial to resolve heart safety concerns, dealing a blow to what stood to be the first new diet pill in a decade. Full Story | Top |
More Screenings May Explain Higher Chlamydia Rates Among Minorities
Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:49 pm PST
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Jan. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Screening rates for the sexually transmitted disease chlamydia are significantly higher in the United States among young black and Hispanic women than among young white women, which might explain why black and Hispanic women have higher reported rates of the disease, a new study suggests. Full Story | Top |
Pediatricians Issue New Vaccination Recommendations
Tue, 1 Feb 2011 08:48 pm PST
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Teenagers need a booster shot to protect them from meningococcal meningitis, a potentially deadly infection of the tissue around the brain, while all kids should have up-to-date whooping cough vaccines in light of recent outbreaks, according to new recommendations from pediatric experts. Full Story | Top |
Five new gene links to Parkinson's disease
Tue, 1 Feb 2011 04:11 pm PST
 AFP - An international consortium of scientists has found five variants of genes which are linked to Parkinson's disease, bringing the tally to 11, according to a paper published on Wednesday by The Lancet. Full Story | Top |
Analysis details Avastin's rare fatal side effects
Tue, 1 Feb 2011 01:56 pm PST
AP - A new analysis raises fresh questions about the risks of the blockbuster cancer drug Avastin, suggesting the chance of dying from side effects linked to it is higher than the risk for patients on chemotherapy alone. Full Story | Top |
Spanish doctors unveil promising AIDS vaccine
Tue, 1 Feb 2011 11:39 am PST
 AFP - Spanish researchers announced Tuesday they have developed an AIDS vaccine which cuts the viral load by a significant amount in most patients although they cautioned it is still not enough as a treatment. Full Story | Top |
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