Throughout the course of history, there have been many waves of epidemics that have threatened the lives on millions but never have we seen one with such a simple solution. It’s 2010 and with all of our advanced technology and science, people are still being diagnosed with health issues that are mainly linked to...
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One woman handles the challenge of dealing with a life-changing tumor (St. Petersburg, Fla.) – “It was a big shock,” says Gloria Harden when asked about her diagnosis. Harden was told that she had a large tumor in her brain after seeing her doctor for vertigo, dizziness and loss of balance. “I was very...
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The Lancet Oncology journal’s research on the use of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) found 7.2 percent of patients who took ARBs were given a new cancer diagnosis, compared to 6 percent of patients not treated with ARBs, over the same four-year period. The U.S. study described the results as showing “ARBs are associated with...
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Madison, Wis – Quincy Bioscience announces the launch of HOPETrials.com – a new portal aimed at making research studies of the jellyfish protein apoaequorin accessible for individuals with debilitating conditions. HOPE Trials is the research arm of Quincy Bioscience. The mission of HOPE Trials is to improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from an...
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Doctor offers advice on recognizing common stroke symptoms for women (Venice, Fla.) – Could you recognize the symptoms of a stroke if you were having one? Time is of the essence when dealing with stroke-related brain damage and the sooner you detect it, the better. If the stroke is detected in time, long-term damage...
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Researchers believe they have found some of the edge pieces in the jigsaw puzzle that is autism spectrum disorder. A new study has found that duplicated and deleted pieces of DNA in a number of different genes play a role in the development of autism, said study co-author Rita M. Cantor, a professor of...
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90% of skin cancer cases are due to sun exposure- How can you reduce your risk? (Pinellas Park, Fla.) – Our skin is our largest organ. It protects us from injury, infections, and regulates our body’s temperature. It stores water, fat, and Vitamin D. But for the one in five Americans who will be diagnosed...
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LOS ANGELES – Around 440 self-described medical marijuana dispensaries across Los Angeles were under orders to close on Monday, nearly five months after city officials voted to shut most of them down. An estimated 135 dispensaries may remain legally open as of Monday as a new city law formally takes effect. City leaders hope to...
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A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee will meet June 17 to consider whether the agency should approve a new emergency contraceptive that studies show is more effective than Plan B, the only “morning-after pill” on the U.S. market. HRA Pharma of Paris launched ulipristal acetate in October 2009 and sells it in 21...
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Hitting on the groin of a friend or “sack tapping”, which is a popular prank among school children, can be dangerous, health experts have warned. It can often lead to emergency surgery that can have an impact on kids’ lives forever. Urologist Dr. Scott Wheeler, who has treated young boys with ruptured testicles, claims...
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