Healthcare Research

Experts on health and climate change convene to help develop recommendations on how to prioritize health research and risk management in the face of climate change.

Dec 6, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Diabetes prevalence continues to expand, with experts predicting associated healthcare costs to triple in the next 25 years.

Dec 3, 2009 - Christine Redmond

Drug-resistant bacteria have plagued hospitals for years by sending patients into intensive care; now a solution may be at hand.

Nov 27, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

Boosting levels of neurotransmitter in the brain by use of a drug may reverse cognitive abnormalities that characterize Down Syndrome.

Nov 23, 2009 - Martha R. Gore

It's important for individuals to understand the warning signs of diabetes, as it's a common life long disease that can cause significant damage.

Nov 19, 2009 - Emily Rogers

A patient in the throes of a heart attack can't wait long for medical attention; a new diagnostic tool will give doctors the chance to act more quickly.

Nov 19, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

First a pain reliever, then a leader in the fight against heat attack and stroke, how does aspirin stop tumor growth in the treatment of colon cancer?

Oct 30, 2009 - Carole Jones

Swine flu in pregnant women has proven to be extremely dangerous.

Oct 22, 2009 - Emily Rogers

LASIK eye correction surgery is associated with many risks. The LASIK Quality of Life Collaboration Project aims to investigate adverse outcomes and how to predict them.

Oct 19, 2009 - Christine Redmond

Lisa Sanders' has written a fascinating book on the importance of using the right diagnostic tools - starting from patient history - to solve "medical mysteries."

Oct 9, 2009 - Maija Haavisto

The newest trend in marketing among the geniuses of the cosmetics industry involves edible beauty products.

Oct 1, 2009 - Ruth Winter

Cerebral palsy therapies can range from physical therapy to dolphin therapy. The right type of therapy can help children cope with this serious medical condition.

Sep 30, 2009 - Constance Barker

Potential benefits of aspirin for treatment of colon cancer and colorectal cancer. Also rosehips to treat osteoarthritis & potentially Crohns Disease & heart disease

Sep 29, 2009 - Dawn Ouedraogo

Adrenaline is the culprit in many a stress-related illness. But where does it come from and how does it function? Read this article for some answers.

Sep 25, 2009 - Cathi Bee

You may have inherited the "fat" or "FTO" gene but take heart! Working out everyday and following a healthy lifestyle can offset this shortcoming.

Sep 19, 2009 - Alicia Richardson

Few welcome a colonoscopy. But putting one off much beyond age 50 can mean failure to detect colorectal cancer. The procedure requires following preparation instructions.

Sep 13, 2009 - John Seidenberg

A new study has shown that having larger thighs may protect people from heart disease and premature death, but how valid is the study?

Sep 8, 2009 - Carol Rzadkiewicz

With the advent of a new school year and "flu" season , increasing dietary zinc intake or taking zinc supplements seems a prudent health strategy.

Aug 29, 2009 - Alicia Richardson

Total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein ("bad") cholesterol impacts heart health. This new study shows how oxidized cholesterol promotes atherosclerosis.

Aug 27, 2009 - Alicia Richardson

High blood insulin levels (hyperinsulinemia) is one of the hallmarks of type 2 diabetes, obesity, insulinoma, and excessive insulin use. Normalizing levels is vital.

Aug 25, 2009 - Alicia Richardson

Alcohol has been used by man before recorded history and its use is widespread in all cultures. Unfortunately so are the "fallacies" associated with the drug.

Aug 20, 2009 - Alicia Richardson

Researchers used magnetic coating to deliver stem cells to injured hearts. The cells, derived from bone marrow, can help in rebuilding the tissue after a heart attack.

Aug 19, 2009 - Asaf Peer

Several studies have associated heavy drinking with increased risk of many types of cancer. A new study Canadian study confirms these observations.

Aug 19, 2009 - Alicia Richardson

Retrospective studies show that removing excess fat through liposuction can be perfomed safely with favorable health benefits.

Aug 16, 2009 - Alicia Richardson

Cellular reprogramming of stem cells paves the way for the regeneration of diseased body parts.

Aug 15, 2009 - Mary Desaulniers