Health News

Why myth-busting vaccination fears is trickier than you might think

Date: Dec-08-2014
Testing the value of corrective information against misinformation, researchers found that myth-busting information on vaccine safety did not make people more likely to vaccinate.

Hodgkin lymphoma responds to immunotherapy

Date: Dec-08-2014
Two trials show promising results in Hodgkin lymphoma patients treated with immunotherapy drugs that helped their immune system recognize and attack their blood cancer.

Promising anti-malaria compound destroys parasite quickly

Date: Dec-08-2014
A compound that gets the immune system to rapidly eliminate only red blood cells infected with the malaria parasite and leave uninfected ones alone shows promise in a mouse study.

'Obesity can reduce life by up to 8 years'

Date: Dec-08-2014
Using a disease-simulation model based on NHANES data, researchers have calculated that obesity can cause people to lost up to 8 years of life, as well as 19 years of healthy life.

Most elderly breast cancer patients receive unnecessary radiation

Date: Dec-08-2014
A new study reports that almost two-thirds of elderly women with breast cancer are receiving radiation treatments, when trial data supports the omission of such therapy.

Studies link metabolic syndrome to urinary problems

Date: Dec-08-2014
In two new studies, researchers find metabolic syndrome may be linked to lower urinary tract symptoms, but that weight loss surgery could reduce the risk of such symptoms.

Eating more green vegetables may aid heart health, reduce risk of obesity, diabetes

Date: Dec-07-2014
In three new studies, researchers from the UK find that nitrate - a chemical found in green vegetables - may aid heart health and reduce the risk of obesity and diabetes.

Researchers link vitamin D deficiency to seasonal affective disorder

Date: Dec-07-2014
In a new study, researchers hypothesize that vitamin D deficiency may be a driver of seasonal affective disorder - a form of depression that strikes during winter months.

Does educational attainment affect risk of opioid and stimulant abuse?

Date: Dec-06-2014
While college-attending Americans are more likely to abuse stimulants than their peers, non-college attending young adults are more likely to abuse opioids, according to a study.

Activating cannabinoid brain receptors could replace marijuana for anxiety treatment

Date: Dec-06-2014
Researchers say they have found a way to activate cannabinoid receptors in the brains of mice and reduce depressive- and anxiety-like behaviors, without the use of marijuana.