Archive for January, 2010
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Friday, January 29th, 2010The British doctor who led a study suggesting a link between the measles/mumps/rubella vaccine and autism acted “dishonestly and irresponsibly,” a U.K. regulatory panel has ruled.
Overweight Older People Live Longer
Friday, January 29th, 2010People who carry a few extra pounds after age 70 tend to live longer than people who don’t, new research finds.
Diet Pet Foods May Pack on the Pounds
Friday, January 29th, 2010Confusing information on pet food labels may make it hard for pet owners to find the right diet food for their overweight dogs and cats, a study shows.
Drinking Tea May Trim Men’s Waistlines
Friday, January 29th, 2010A new study shows men who drink more than two cups of tea a day have trimmer waistlines than those who drink coffee or nothing at all.
What You Eat After Working Out Matters
Friday, January 29th, 2010Eating a low-carbohydrate meal after working out may maximize the health benefits of exercise.
Arthritis Doesn’t Slow Typing
Friday, January 29th, 2010A new study finds that people with arthritis are, for the most part, just as fast at typing as people without RA.
‘Ghostly’ Drug May Help Fight RA
Thursday, January 28th, 2010A ghostly suicide drug wafts into undead immune cells in joints, making the cells self-destruct and reducing rheumatoid arthritis in mouse studies.
Blood Test May Predict Rheumatoid Arthritis
Thursday, January 28th, 2010A new blood test may detect early rheumatoid arthritis before symptoms develop, says a study in Arthritis & Rheumatism.
Can Symptoms Predict Ovarian Cancer?
Thursday, January 28th, 2010When symptoms such as nausea, bloating, or pelvic or abdominal pain suggest ovarian cancer, evaluation results in a diagnosis of ovarian cancer in about 1% of the time, according to a new study.
Vitamin D May Ease Asthma
Thursday, January 28th, 2010Not getting enough vitamin D may make asthma worse, according to a new study.
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