Simple Tests To Reduce Heart Attack Deaths

Simple, widely available tests—one of which only costs $15—could help prevent heart attack deaths, according to new research. One of the studies, published in the journal Heart , is first to show that an electrocardiogram (ECG) administered by paramedics in ambulance crews is associated with improved survival after a heart attack, according to lead study author professor Tom Quinn from the University of Surre...

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Excessive alcohol drinking linked to overeating

Nearly half of the people asked said they wanted more food after drinking Drinking more than three large glasses of wine can push people over a "tipping point", meaning they consume about 6,300 extra calories in the following 24 hours, a report has said. The extra calories could lead to gaining 2lb a week (900g), the survey of 2,042 people suggested....

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100 patients died coronavirus infections in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia says more than 100 patients infected with the Mers coronavirus have now died since the outbreak began in 2012. The health ministry said another eight deaths occurred on Sunday, taking the toll to 102. The acting health minister says three hospitals in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam have been designated specialist centres for treating Mer...

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New Pressure sensors to Prevent dangerous sores for amputees

Health Correspondent Adam Brimelow explains how the sensor works Continue reading the main story Related Stories See the sensors at work Watch Researchers have developed a new type of pressure sensor - dubbed a "second skin" - which they say could prevent dangerous sores. The technology is being developed initially for amputees who suffer rubbing against their artificial limbs....

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Men suffer from phantom pregnancy

Some men even get swollen stomachs Expectant fathers can suffer from pregnancy symptoms, UK research shows. Morning sickness, cramps, back pain and swollen stomachs were all reported by men whose partners were pregnant. Researchers at St George's University, London, who carried out the study of 282 Dads-to-be said the phenomenon was known as "Couvade syndrome". Experts said it was not clear why...

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Low Dose Aspirin may help single recent pregnancy loss to have a baby

A new study published in The Lancet finds that a daily low dose of aspirin increases the chance of conceiving and having a live birth in women who have suffered a single recent pregnancy loss. The National Institute of Health researchers write that while many doctors prescribe low dose aspirin to women who have suffered a miscarriage or stillbirth and want to conceive again, there is no substantial evidence to prove this actually works. Dr....

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Tamiflu and Relenza's Effectiveness in Reducing Flu Complications

Roche’s Tamiflu (oseltamivir) and GlaxoSmithKline’s Relenza (zanamivir), two drugs which are prescribed for the prevention and treatment of influenza in adults and children, have been touted as effective drugs in reducing hospital admissions and flu complications. But now, researchers report that there isn’t substantial evidence to make these claims ring tru...

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How does the 'kissing disease' replicate itself?

Epstein-Barr virus - the cause of infectious mononucleosis - is responsible for a range of illnesses, such as Hodgkin's lymphoma and Burkitt's lymphoma. But now, researchers have discovered how it takes over our cells' gene-regulating mechanisms to allow the virus to duplicate itself. Commonly known as the "kissing disease" - because it can be passed from human to human through kissing - Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is also known as human herpesvirus 4. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), EBV is spread...

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New vaginas grown in the laboratory

Four women have had new vaginas grown in the laboratory and implanted by doctors in the US. A tissue sample and a biodegradable scaffold were used to grow vaginas in the right size and shape for each woman as well as being a tissue match. They all reported normal levels of "desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction" and painless intercourse. Experts said the study, published in the Lancet, was the latest...

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Grandparents Experienced Mental Boost from Spending Time With Grandchildren

(dailyRx News) Many grandparents will tell you that caring for their grandchild gives them great joy. What they may not realize is how their minds are benefiting from the interaction. Video Overview: Mental Boost from Spending Time With Grandchildren A new study found that postmenopausal women who spend a bit of time with their grandchild may do better on tests of memory than women who don't. But it seems to be a case of too much of...

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Surprising Heart Attack Risks

Adding urgency to the quest to uncover hidden triggers is the grim fact that in many cases, the first symptom of cardiovascular disease (CVD) can be a fatal heart attack or stroke. CVD ranks as the leading killer of Americans. Here’s a look at some little-known heart hazards—and how to protect yoursel...

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3 gay men in LA area die of meningitis infections

In the heart of close-knit gay community, Luke Martel reflects the feelings of many when it comes to a strain of meningitis that has killed three gay men this year in Los Angeles County: He's concerned but not overly so. Martel, a gay bartender who moved to West Hollywood from New York City several months ago, called the deaths from the rare bacterial infection that can be passed by kissing, sharing utensils or coughing "a little scary" but said he doesn't plan to heed calls to get vaccinated. "I might not take a drag off someone's cigarette...

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3 Hippocratic Oaths Everyone Should Take for Their Health

All new doctors today still pledge to do no harm, which may be Hippocrates’ most famous legacy. But much of the ancient Greek physician’s wisdom applies to everyone—not just those who have medical degrees. “Hippocrates was a visionary who figured out the most important ways we can stay healthy, all of which have been proved by modern science,” says David Katz, MD, founding director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center and author...

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'Ketamine' new treatment for incurable depression

The illegal party drug ketamine is an "exciting" and "dramatic" new treatment for depression, say doctors who have conducted the first trial in the UK. Some patients who have faced incurable depression for decades have had symptoms disappear within hours of taking low doses of the drug. The small trial on 28 people, reported in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, shows the benefits can last months....

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Aerobic exercises may preserve thinking skills

Aerobic exercise in your 20s may protect the brain in middle age, according to a US study. Activities that maintain cardio fitness - such as running, swimming and cycling - led to better thinking skills and memory 20 years on. Scientists say the research, reported in Neurology, adds to evidence the brain benefits from good heart health. Cardio fitness is a measure of how well the body absorbs oxygen during exercise and transports...

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Topamax (topiramate) approved to prevent migraine headaches to adolescents

U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of the drug Topamax (topiramate) to prevent migraine headaches has been expanded to include adolescents 12 years to 17 years, the agency said Friday. It's the first migraine-prevention drug approved for adolescents, the FDA said in a news release. Topamax was first sanctioned in 1996 to prevent seizures, and was approved to prevent migraines in adults in 200...

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