Best health news & medical health articles: 07 2010

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Best health news articles 07 2010

Protein Robo4 may reverse macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathyProtein Robo4 may reverse macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy
Two major eye diseases and leading causes of blindness-age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy-can be reversed or even prevented by drugs that activate a protein found in blood vessel cells, researchers at the University of Utah School of Medicine and several other institutions have announced in a new study.
Macular degeneration - University of Utah Health Sciences, USA
Less folate in diet cause abnormal spermLess folate in diet cause abnormal sperm
Healthy men who report lower levels of the nutrient folate in their diets have higher rates of chromosomal abnormalities in their sperm, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Nutrition - University of California, Berkeley, USA
ANMUM Materna prenatal milk recalled from ChinaANMUM Materna prenatal milk recalled from China
Fonterra China today announced a voluntary recall of one batch of prenatal milk sold in China under the ANMUM Materna brand name.
Pregnancy - Fonterra, China
Marijuana reduces memory impairmentMarijuana reduces memory impairment
The more research they do, the more evidence Ohio State University scientists find that specific elements of marijuana can be good for the aging brain by reducing inflammation there and possibly even stimulating the formation of new brain cells.
Aging - Ohio State University, USA
World Homeopathy Day: 10 April Hahnemann's birthdayWorld Homeopathy Day: 10 April Hahnemann's birthday
Homeopathic physicians worldwide celebrating founder's birthday on 10th April. Functions and seminars are being organised across the country and abroad to observe World Homoeopathy Day on Friday.
Homeopathy - Health NewsTrack, India
Autism tied to genes that influence brain cell connectionsAutism tied to genes that influence brain cell connections
Researchers have identified a new gene variant that is highly common in autistic children. Gene, known as CDH10, is most active in key regions that support language, speech and interpreting social behavior.
Autism - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, USA
GenWay Biotech distributor of AMDL's DR-70 cancer test in US and CanadaGenWay Biotech distributor of AMDL's DR-70 cancer test in US and Canada
GenWay Biotech, Inc., a US-based diagnostic company which specializes in providing protein and antibody solutions, announced its partnership with AMDL, Inc., a US-based pharmaceutical company with major operations in China, regarding the distribution of AMDL's DR-70 (FDP) cancer test in both the United States and Canada.
Cancer - GenWay Biotech, USA
Parkinson's disease linked to pesticide exposureParkinson's disease linked to pesticide exposure
The cause of Parkinson's disease (PD), the second most frequent neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease, is unknown, but in most cases it is believed to involve a combination of environmental risk factors and genetic susceptibility.
Parkinson's disease - Wiley-Blackwell, USA
ABCG2 gene mutation causes goutABCG2 gene mutation causes gout
Johns Hopkins scientists out a gene for gout - ABCG2 gene mutation is responsible for causing the joint inflammation and pain that are symptoms of gout.
Gout - Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, USA
Smoking increases brain lesions and brain shrinkage in MSSmoking increases brain lesions and brain shrinkage in MS
People who smoke and have multiple sclerosis (MS) may be at increased risk of brain shrinkage and increased brain lesions related to the disease, revealed by researchers.
Multiple sclerosis - American Academy of Neurology, USA
PRO 2000 anti HIV gel is ineffectivePRO 2000 anti HIV gel is ineffective
Pro 2000, a vaginal microbicide gel designed to reduce women's risk of HIV infection, showed no evidence that it reduces the risk of HIV infection, revealed by researchers at Britain's Medical Research Council (MRC).
HIV - Medical Research Council, UK
Victoza, liraglutide approved for type 2 diabetesVictoza, liraglutide approved for type 2 diabetes
Novo Nordisk announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorisation for Victoza for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults.
Diabetes - Novo Nordisk, USA
Beta blockers may benefit COPD lung diseaseBeta blockers may benefit COPD lung disease
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may have fewer respiratory flare-ups and longer survival if they take beta-blocker medications, according to a report in the May 24 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
COPD - Archives of Internal Medicine, USA
Sensor in insulin pump results in better blood sugar control in diabetes patientsSensor in insulin pump results in better blood sugar control in diabetes patients
Adding a continuous blood sugar level sensor to an insulin pump helps patients with type 1 diabetes achieve better blood sugar control compared to the common standard of care, multiple daily insulin injections, concludes a study published on-line today in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Diabetes - University Health Network, Canada
49% breast cancer patients adhere to hormonal therapy regimen49% breast cancer patients adhere to hormonal therapy regimen
A new study of nearly 8,800 women with early-stage breast cancer found that fewer than half – approximately 49 percent – completed their full regimen of hormone therapy according to the prescribed schedule.
Breast Cancer - Columbia University Medical Center, USA
Unproven stem cell therapies marketed on InternetUnproven stem cell therapies marketed on Internet
Leading stem cell researchers from institutions around the world are issuing warnings about unproven stem cell therapies being marketed on the Internet and have launched a website to educate and protect patients seeking such treatments.
Stem cell therapy - Stanford University Medical Center, USA
Depression may double risk of dementia & Alzheimer's diseaseDepression may double risk of dementia & Alzheimer's disease
A new study shows that having depression may nearly double your risk of developing dementia later in life, revealed in a research published in the July 6, 2010, issue of Neurology.
Depression - American Academy of Neurology, USA
Cancer deaths continue to drop in USCancer deaths continue to drop in US
The continued drop in overall cancer mortality rates over the last 20 years has averted more than three-quarters of a million (767,000) cancer deaths according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.
Cancer - American Cancer Society, USA
Fish oil may reduce breast cancer riskFish oil may reduce breast cancer risk
A recent report in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, adds to the growing evidence that fish oil supplements may play a role in preventing chronic disease like breast cancer.
Breast Cancer - American Association for Cancer Research, USA
Molecular mechanism triggering Parkinson's disease identifiedMolecular mechanism triggering Parkinson's disease identified
Scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine have identified a molecular pathway responsible for the death of key nerve cells whose loss causes Parkinson's disease. This discovery not only may explain how a genetic mutation linked to Parkinson's causes the cells' death, but could also open the door to new therapeutic approaches for the malady.
Parkinson's Disease - Stanford University Medical Center, USA

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