NHGRI Seeks DNA Sequencing Technologies Fit for Routine Laboratory and Medical Use 08/21/2008 majac Your Health Matters Source: National Human Genome Research Institute
Zoledronic Acid Protects Bones of Women Getting Breast Cancer Treatment 08/20/2008 majac Your Health Matters Drug countered effect of endocrine therapy in premenopausal patients, study finds. Source: HealthDay
Arsenic in Drinking Water Raises Diabetes Risk 08/20/2008 majac Your Health Matters Even low levels, like those found in U.S., could boost the odds, study finds. Source: HealthDay
Cognitive Score Changes Over Time May Hint at Dementia 08/20/2008 majac Your Health Matters Study authors stress new method is a complement to current testing . Source: HealthDay
Vitamin B, Folate Supplements Won’t Help Heart 08/20/2008 majac Your Health Matters In fact, new study hints they might be hazardous. Source: HealthDay
Ultrasound Used to Predict Heart Attack Risk 08/20/2008 majac Your Health Matters Provides noninvasive way to identify plaques, improve effectiveness of therapy. Source: HealthDay
Imaging System Lets Doctors ‘See’ Cancer During Surgery 08/20/2008 majac Your Health Matters Fluorescent dyes light up diseased tissue on video monitors, helping spare healthy cells. Source: HealthDay
More Juices Found to Affect Drugs’ Effectiveness 08/20/2008 majac Your Health Matters Orange and apple join grapefruit on list of drinks that may pose problems. Source: HealthDay
Alexander Technique Eases Back Pain (CBS News) 08/20/2008 majac Uncategorized The Alexander technique, a little-known type of physical therapy designed to reduce chronic pain, is more effective at reducing back pain than exercise alone or massage therapy, according to a new study.
Low Vitamin D Raises Women’s Hip Fracture Risk 08/20/2008 majac Your Health Matters Too many Americans aren’t getting enough of the sun-sourced nutrient, researchers say. Source: HealthDay
Bacterial Pneumonia Caused Most Deaths in 1918 Influenza Pandemic: Implications for Future Pandemic Planning 08/19/2008 majac Your Health Matters Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Largest Study of Its Kind Implicates Gene Abnormalities in Bipolar Disorder 08/19/2008 majac Your Health Matters Source: National Institute of Mental Health
