Smokers with coronary heart disease who suffer a heart attack or severe angina, rapidly benefit from kicking the smoking habit, German investigators report.
Originally from Reuters
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Dental Double Standards
With dental costs rising and employers cutting coverage, an increasing number of working Americans cannot afford to see a dentist even for chronic problems.
To Treat Autism, Parents Take a Leap of Faith
Scientists say that although behavior therapies benefit many children, they do not have evidence that any of these treatments improve the core symptoms of autism.
Worm inspires ‘comfortable’ test
Scientists are developing a new way of carrying out internal examinations on patients – based on a wriggling worm.
Hope for mass-produced lab blood
A method for producing red blood cells in the laboratory could one day help solve the shortage of donated blood.
Originally from BBC News
Pacemakers Safe From WiFi
The Mayo Clinic ran a study testing pacemakers in the presence of a variety of WiFi enabled PDAs, and couldn’t detect any issues with them. They tested a pacemaker around a few WiFi-enabled PDAs and nothing happened and, thus, they decided everything must be safe.
Staying Active Keeps Mind Sharp in Old Age
People who stay just as active after age 70 as they did before are less likely to experience age-related declines in mental functioning, new study findings suggest.
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Originally from Reuters
Cleaning products ‘wheezing link’
Exposure to cleaning products while in the womb could be linked to persistent wheezing in young children, research suggests.
Originally from BBC News
Toys have lasting impact on brain
Toys that stimulate a young child’s mind could permanently boost their brain function, according to research.
Fitness Doesn’t Negate Risk of Fatness
Physical activity can offset some of the harmful health consequences of being overweight but cannot fully erase them, according to the biggest study to examine the relative benefits of being fit vs. fat.
New Version of Sudafed May Help Curb Meth Production
Pfizer is introducing a new version of its popular over-the-counter decongestant, Sudafed. The new product, Sudafed PE, cannot be used to make illegal methamphetamines; the old version will continue to be made, but Oklahoma has enacted restrictions on its sale and other states are considering the same action. NPR’s Greg Allen reports.
MS repair mechanism found
Scientists identify a gene which controls the body’s ability to repair nerve damage inflicted by multiple sclerosis.
Originally from BBC News
Exercise Before Fatty Meal May Curb Bad Effects
People gearing up for an indulgent holiday feast may want to make time for some pre-meal exercise. A small study out Monday suggests that a long walk before a fatty meal can lessen the effects of high fat intake on blood vessel function.
Originally from Reuters
Battling Insurers Over Autism Treatment
Although parents of autistic children are increasingly demanding that insurers pay for treatment, insurers say that treatment has not been proved effective.
Heart Group Urges Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
The American Heart Association has updated its 1993 guidelines on blood pressure (BP) measurement, putting more emphasis on home monitoring.
Originally from Reuters