Really?: The Claim: Some Men Are More Likely to Father Boys
Men who want to know whether they’re more likely to father a boy or a girl may garner clues from their family tree.Really?: The Claim: Some Men Are More Likely to Father Boys
DNA Nanotubes May Soon Find Their Way Into A New Generation Of Ultra-Tiny Electronic And Biomedical Innovations
Arizona State University researchers Hao Yan and Yan Liu imagine and assemble intricate structures on a scale almost unfathomably small. Their medium is the double-helical DNA molecule, a versatile building material offering near limitless construction potential.DNA Nanotubes May Soon Find Their Way Into A New Generation Of Ultra-Tiny Electronic And Biomedical Innovations
Law on Flu Vaccinations May Be Tested
New Jersey, the first state in the nation to require flu shots for young schoolchildren, set a Dec. 31 deadline for parents to obtain flu vaccinations for their children.Law on Flu Vaccinations May Be Tested
Pre-pregnancy exercise may not prevent back pain (Reuters)
Reuters - Pre-pregnancy physical activity may not influence whether or not a woman will have persistent low back or pelvic pain after pregnancy, suggest researchers from Sweden.Pre-pregnancy exercise may not prevent back pain (Reuters)
In Reality, Oliver’s Diet Wasn’t Truly Dickensian
A seemingly meager diet of gruel, onions and bread may be a sufficient diet after all, researchers say.In Reality, Oliver’s Diet Wasn’t Truly Dickensian
Vital Signs: Perceptions: With Age, Memories Carry Less Emotion
The emotions tied to memories may change as a person ages.Vital Signs: Perceptions: With Age, Memories Carry Less Emotion
New 'Smart' Materials For The Brain
Research done by scientists in Italy and Switzerland has shown that carbon nanotubes may be the ideal "smart" brain material. Their results, published in the advance online edition of the journal Nature Nanotechnology, are a promising step forward in the search to find ways to "bypass" faulty brain wiring. The research shows that carbon nanotubes, which, like neurons, are highly electrically conductive, form extremely tight contacts with neuronal cell membranes.New 'Smart' Materials For The Brain
News From The Journals Of The American Society For Microbiology
Killer Peptide May Offer New Therapy Against Influenza A Virus In a new study researchers identified what appears to be the first antibody-derived peptide that inhibits the activities of harmful microbes such as influenza A virus and HIV-1. They report their findings in the December 2008 issue of the journal Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.News From The Journals Of The American Society For Microbiology
Malaria Drug May Soon Be Set for U.S. Debut
The F.D.A. is set to approve the first malaria drug to contain a wormwood derivative - a popular treatment for the disease in Africa and Asia.Malaria Drug May Soon Be Set for U.S. Debut
Global Update: In Poor Villages, Low-Tech Efforts Can Help Prevent Insects and Disease
Researchers have discovered that some simple remedies to curb insects may have some big impacts.Global Update: In Poor Villages, Low-Tech Efforts Can Help Prevent Insects and Disease
Vital Signs: Safety: Device Disables a Driver’s Cellphone
A device designed to prevent cellphone use while driving may lower the rate of traffic accidents, but will it be popular among teens?Vital Signs: Safety: Device Disables a Driver’s Cellphone
Drug Shields Mice From Emphysema (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Dec. 22 (HealthDay News) -- In experiments in mice, scientists have shown that a new drug may protect the animals from the respiratory damage caused by cigarettes.Drug Shields Mice From Emphysema (HealthDay)
#11: Effective Kidney Transplants Without a Lifetime of Powerful Drugs
Surviving an organ transplant is a tricky—and dangerous—business. But now a new discovery may help patients survive without the usual extensive drug regimens.#11: Effective Kidney Transplants Without a Lifetime of Powerful Drugs
Exercise Protects Black Women From Type 2 Diabetes (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Dec. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Less TV and more exercise may help reduce incidence of type 2 diabetes, especially among black women, a new report shows.Exercise Protects Black Women From Type 2 Diabetes (HealthDay)
People Behaving Poorly May Be the Ones to Save the State From the Poorhouse
When proposing taxes on things like sugary drinks, cigarettes and alcohol, the goal isn't necessarily to make bad habits disappear.People Behaving Poorly May Be the Ones to Save the State From the Poorhouse
Recommended Diet for Diabetics May Need Changing, Study Suggests
High-fiber foods with low impact on blood sugar improved diabetes control more than the recommended diet, researchers reported.Recommended Diet for Diabetics May Need Changing, Study Suggests
Obesity risk might turn teens off smoking (Reuters)
Reuters - Telling teenage would-be smokers that lighting up may make them fat down the road may be a more effective deterrent than harping on the risks of heart disease and cancer from smoking, hints research published in the latest issue of the American Journal of Public Health.Obesity risk might turn teens off smoking (Reuters)
More Physicians Switching To Electronic Prescribing Technology Before Medicare Rule Takes Effect
The number of physicians in the U.S. who have adopted electronic prescribing technology may have doubled to more than 70,000 this year, up from 35,000 in December 2007, according to estimates by the e-prescription network management firm SureScripts-RxHub, the AP/Boston Globe reports.More Physicians Switching To Electronic Prescribing Technology Before Medicare Rule Takes Effect
Poll Examines HIV/AIDS Testing, Awareness, Stigma In Russia
About 23% of Russians responding to a recent poll have taken HIV tests this year, according to the poll that examined HIV testing, awareness, treatment options and stigma conducted by the All-Russia Public Opinion Center, ITAR-TASS World Service Reports. The poll, conducted nationwide in April and May 2008, surveyed 1,600 people in 140 Russian settlements.Poll Examines HIV/AIDS Testing, Awareness, Stigma In Russia
After Losing Medicaid Coverage, Many Patients Land in Hospitals
Cutting off low-income patients may cost more in the long run, a new study suggests.After Losing Medicaid Coverage, Many Patients Land in Hospitals
Children of Centenarians Face Lower Heart Risks (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Dec. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Longevity runs in families, the saying goes, and new research shows there may be genetic and physiological reasons for the phenomenon.Children of Centenarians Face Lower Heart Risks (HealthDay)
#34: Anti-Malaria Gene Boosts HIV Vulnerability
Most people of African descent have a genetic mutation that protects against malaria. The only problem is, the gene may also increase the risk of contracting HIV.#34: Anti-Malaria Gene Boosts HIV Vulnerability
Infant Blood May Provide Insights Into Diseases Present At Birth
.Van Andel Institute (VAI) researchers are the first to apply a new technology to measure on a large scale the presence of genes in blood spots - the blood drawn from newborn infants to screen for health-threatening conditions. Using a random sample of blood spots collected from 1998 to 2004 and the latest RNA technology, researchers were able to detect over 3,000 genes in each sample, and to quantify the levels of several specific genes.Infant Blood May Provide Insights Into Diseases Present At Birth
Top Court Lets Smokers Sue for Fraud
Companies that marketed “light” cigarettes may be sued, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-to-4 decision.Top Court Lets Smokers Sue for Fraud
A Coat of Many Proteins May Be This Parasite’s Downfall
Scientists have learned how giardia dodges the immune system and are applying the knowledge to develop a potential vaccine.A Coat of Many Proteins May Be This Parasite’s Downfall
Colonoscopies May Miss Many Cancers
A popular screening test failed to detect far more colorectal cancers than expected.Colonoscopies May Miss Many Cancers
Vital Signs: Regimens: Acupuncture Provides Headache Relief
For chronic headaches the best treatment may be one of the oldest: acupuncture.Vital Signs: Regimens: Acupuncture Provides Headache Relief
Rachael Ray's Surgery Called Off – for Now
The talk show host has started a new vocal therapy that may make the procedure unnecessaryRachael Ray's Surgery Called Off – for Now
Joint Commission Alert: Prevent Technology-Related Health Care Errors
Technology is often touted as the "cure" for health care, but a new Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alert issued today warns that implementation of technology and related devices is not a guarantee for success, and may actually jeopardize the quality and safety of patient care.Joint Commission Alert: Prevent Technology-Related Health Care Errors
Shelter Island: Getting Rid of Ticks Takes Time and Money
A promising study aiming to rid Shelter Island of disease-causing ticks may be threatened due to lack of financing.Shelter Island: Getting Rid of Ticks Takes Time and Money