Month: July 2012
Scientists Say Blood Test May Help Predict Alzheimer’s
Inactivity May Kill as Many Worldwide as Smoking: Report
Surgery Not Best Option for Early Stage Prostate Cancers: Study
Mouse With Human-Like Immune System Could Advance AIDS Research
WEDNESDAY, July 18 (HealthDay News) — Scientists who created mice with elements of the human immune system believe the rodents will further efforts to develop a vaccine against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Promise in Early Trial
Certain Heart Meds May Give Chemo a Boost
Cost Keeps Many Americans From Good Dental Care: Report
Study Gives First Evidence That Adult Human Lungs Can Regrow
‘Exposure Therapy’ May Be Option for Kids’ Egg, Milk Allergies
WEDNESDAY, July 18 (HealthDay News) — Allergy shots have long been a mainstay in treating certain allergies, but until recently immunotherapy hasn’t been an option for people with food allergies — where the focus for patients and parents has been on avoiding the food entirely. Findings from two small new studies, however, show promise for the future of treating some food allergies.
Another New Weight-Loss Drug Approved
WEDNESDAY, July 18 (HealthDay News) — Qsymia (phentermine and topiramate extended-release) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, making it the second weight-loss drug to be given the agency’s green light in less than a month.
Health Tip: Help Prevent Low Blood Sugar
(HealthDay News) — Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, can occur even when you’re doing your best to manage diabetes, the American Diabetes Association says.