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Common antibiotic boosts death risk: study
A popular antibiotic used for treating bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections and sexually transmitted diseases may boost the risk of death, a US study said Wednesday.
Paralysed woman drinks coffee with thought-guided robot arm
Scientists in the United States have enabled a paralysed woman to lift a drink to her lips with a thought-controlled robotic arm, boosting hopes that tetraplegics may regain their independence.
High blood pressure affects 1 in 3: WHO
One in three adults suffers from high blood pressure, a key trigger of heart disease, health experts said on Wednesday while underlining the growing number of cases in developing countries.
TB patient charged in Calif. for not taking meds
Authorities in California took the unusual step of jailing and charging a tuberculosis patient who they say refused to take medication to keep his disease from becoming contagious.
Coffee buzz: Study finds java drinkers live longer
One of life's simple pleasures just got a little sweeter. After years of waffling research on coffee and health, even some fear that java might raise the risk of heart disease, a big study finds the opposite: Coffee drinkers are a little more likely to live longer. Regular or decaf doesn't matter.
Study links vets to brain disease seen in athletes
A small study raises more concern about the long-term consequences of brain injuries suffered by thousands of soldiers — suggesting they may be at risk of developing the same degenerative brain disease as some retired football players.
Texas death prompts call for better protecting firefighters
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - Hot shot federal firefighters called in to battle the toughest U.S. wildfires often avoid reporting symptoms of heatstroke because they fear damaging their professional reputations, said a report commissioned after an elite firefighter died in Texas last year. The report, released on Wednesday as at least four blazes burned in Arizona early in this year's fire season, said the death of Caleb Hamm, 23, was of heatstroke, and recommended ways federal officials can better protect firefighters' lives. ...
TB patient charged in Calif. for not taking meds
Authorities in California took the unusual step of jailing and charging a tuberculosis patient who they say refused to take medication to keep his disease from becoming contagious.
Experimental Drug Helps Fight Some Childhood Cancers, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- A new targeted drug therapy may help treat certain advanced cancers in children, a new preliminary study indicates.
Many Primary Care Docs Don't Know Long-Term Effects of Chemo: Survey
WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Many primary care doctors don't know the long-term side effects of the chemotherapy treatments that cancer survivors under their care may have been given, a new survey found.
Two-Drug Combo May Be Safe for Melanoma Treatment
WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- A preliminary, first-stage study funded by a pharmaceutical company shows promising results for an experimental double-drug therapy for melanoma.
Advanced Prostate Cancer Drug May Help at Earlier Stage
WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- A drug approved to treat advanced prostate cancer appears to help men who have localized high-risk prostate cancer if given before surgery.
Paralyzed Patients Use Mind to Move Robotic Arm
WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Two stroke patients who had lost the use of their arms and legs were able to use their brains to move a robotic arm, researchers report.
Head Blows May Hamper Learning in College Athletes
WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Using tests of mental function and special helmets to measure impact from hits to the head, a new study found that some college athletes in contact sports showed signs of temporary decline in learning ability following repetitive head injuries.
'Blast Wind' Linked to Chronic Brain Injuries in Military
WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- The same type of brain damage seen in athletes who suffer repeated concussions also occurs in soldiers exposed to large blasts, new research indicates.
Genetic Test May Spot Raised Autism Risk
WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers report that a new DNA test may be able to spot an increased risk of autism in children as young as 6 months old.
Many Parents of Kids With Autism Don't Put Faith in Pediatricians
WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Many parents of children with an autism spectrum disorder don't feel they can turn to their pediatricians for advice on treatments, a new study finds.
Could Nasal Spray of 'Love Hormone' Treat Autism?
WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Children with autism given a squirt of a nasal spray containing the hormone oxytocin showed more activity in brain regions known to be involved with processing social information, a small study found.
Developmental Woes Common in Siblings of Children With Autism
WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- One in three children with an older sibling who has an autism spectrum disorder, or problems with social interaction and communication, shows signs of developmental delay or autism-related behaviors by the age of 3 years, according to a new study.
Health Highlights: May 16, 2012
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Health Tip: When Should I Wash My Hands?
(HealthDay News) -- Washing your hands is among the best and easiest ways to prevent infection and the spread of germs.
Dinosaurs May Have Suffered From Arthritis
WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis, new research says.
FDA Panel Backs At-Home HIV Test
TUESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel recommended Tuesday approval of the first HIV test that would give people the results in the privacy of their own home.
Health Tip: When Physical Therapy Ends
(HealthDay News) -- Don't become a couch potato just because your doctor's prescription for physical therapy has run out.
Education Is Key to Health: Report
WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- The better educated you are and the more money you make, the healthier you're likely to be, a U.S. government report released Wednesday shows.
Urban Hospitals May Act as Breeding Ground for MRSA
WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- A dangerous antibiotic-resistant "superbug" appears to originate in hospitals in large cities and then spreads to smaller hospitals, according to a new study.
CDC Lowers Lead-Poisoning Threshold for Kids
WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. health officials on Wednesday lowered the threshold for what's considered lead poisoning in young children.
Study Shows MS Patients at Most Risk for Drug-Linked Brain Illness
WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Drug company researchers say they've determined which multiple sclerosis patients are most vulnerable to developing a rare brain infection while taking a powerful drug called Tysabri (natalizumab).
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