Rainforest Remedy for Dental Pain
Posted Mon, 2012/03/26 - 21:12 by Fred Lee
A natural painkiller from the rainforests of Peru may offer patients effective relief from painful injections during dental procedures.Drugs & Treatments
Alzheimer’s Is Commonly Misdiagnosed
Posted Wed, 2011/03/02 - 22:09 by Amer Kaissi
People who are typically diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and associated dementia may actually be suffering from other types of problems, according to a new study.
Osteoporosis Drug Associated With "Atypical" Fractures
Posted Wed, 2011/03/02 - 22:08 by Amer Kaissi
A new study suggests that a common osteoporosis drug may be associated with “atypical” fractures for women who take it for longer than five years.
Weed Extract Effective In Treating Skin Cancer
Posted Sat, 2011/02/05 - 21:00 by Fred Lee
Sap from a common weed has been shown to help reduce and even eliminate some forms of non-melanoma skin cancer.
Elective Deliveries Are Scheduled Too Early
Posted Fri, 2011/02/04 - 06:02 by Amer Kaissi
A new call to action shows that rates of early elective deliveries are alarmingly high, and vary considerably from hospital to hospital and from region to region.
A Shift In The Way To Treat Eating Disorders
Posted Wed, 2011/01/19 - 21:00 by Fred Lee
Exercise may seem counter-intuitive as a way to treat eating disorders, but doctors now believe that it may be helpful for both treatment and prevention.
Using Bacteria To Help Children With Stomach Pain
Posted Thu, 2010/12/23 - 21:00 by Fred Lee
Probiotic bacteria were found to help children suffering from stomach problems and irritable bowel syndrome.
Garlic And Hypertension
Posted Tue, 2010/11/23 - 08:25 by Fred Lee
Garlic supplements were shown to reduce a person's blood pressure when given in combination with hypertension medication.
Help For Stroke Victims From Bats
Posted Tue, 2010/11/09 - 23:21 by Fred Lee
A new blood thinner developed for stroke victims was inspired by a component in bat saliva.
Turmeric Enhances Chemotherapy Effectiveness
Posted Sat, 2010/10/23 - 21:00 by Fred Lee
The active compound in turmeric has been found to enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy to combat head and neck cancer in animal models.
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