The Italian Doctor who has been treating Multiple Sclerosis patients through angioplasty to widen veins in the neck was in Hamilton, Ontario Monday as McMaster University announced a joint study of Zamboni's theory and treatment.
Northwestern University has revealed a nanofiber gel that regrows natural cartilage in injured joints. This therapy may become the solution for cartilage damage or degeneration, which is the leading cause of joint and arthritic pain.
U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday launched a campaign aimed at ending the problem of childhood obesity within a generation. The campaign is known as Lets Move!
A new study has determined the antidepressant Paxil, taken while being treated for estrogen sensitive breast cancer with Tamoxefin, increased the risk of death by blocking the beneficial effects of Tamoxefin.
The author of a new report on the trafficking of human body parts in Southern Africa says a rise can be expected in so-called human ”muti” (medicine) trafficking ahead of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup.
Those who consume two or more soft drinks per week are increasing their risks of pancreatic cancer, according to a report issued by Cancer Epidemiology: Biomarkers & Prevention. The new study joins other research looking at cancer risk factors.
Englewood, United States - Rep. Steve Rothman and Englewood Hospital and Medical Center officials in New Jersey recently announced $4.7 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Defense to train military medical professionals in bloodless medicine.
Chumphon, Thailand - In the Chumphon's Lang Suan district of Thailand, a mother has lost her child, which she feels is related to the government's national vaccination for the H1N1 swine flu.
London, United Kingdom - The Health Protection Agency and NHS London confirmed on Sunday that a person is being treated in hospital after testing positive for anthrax. The patient is a heroin user.
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