Health News

RNA biomarker may lead to urine test for prostate cancer

Date: Oct-09-2014
Researchers have identified RNA molecules that are only detected in the urine and tissue of prostate cancer patients, potentially leading to new diagnostic options.

Could grapefruit juice curb the effects of a high-fat diet?

Date: Oct-09-2014
Researchers from the University of California-Berkeley find that mice fed a high-fat diet gain less weight and have better insulin tolerance when they drink grapefruit juice.

CDC ramp up Ebola screening at five US airports

Date: Oct-09-2014
Following yesterday's tragic death of the first US Ebola patient, the CDC have ramped up screening at five airports, which receive nearly 95% of travelers from West Africa.

Nano-drug for dry eyes brings relief with less trouble

Date: Oct-09-2014
Drug-infused nanoparticles applied only once a week appear to be as effective at relieving dry eyes as the standard three-drops-a-day medication, according to a new study.

Early detection of colorectal cancer may be possible with newly found biomarkers

Date: Oct-09-2014
Early detection is key to survival in people who develop colorectal cancer. Now, researchers have identified potential new biomarkers to test for the first signs of the disease.

Healthy lifestyle may reduce women's stroke risk by more than 50%

Date: Oct-09-2014
Following a healthy lifestyle could reduce total stroke risk by 54% and reduce the risk of cerebral infarction - the most common type of stroke - by 62%, a new study suggests.

Low-income adults largely support Medicaid expansion, study shows

Date: Oct-09-2014
A 2012 Supreme Court ruling gave states the option of whether or not to expand Medicaid coverage. A new study suggests the majority of low-income adults support expansion.

Prosthetic arm controlled by brain successfully developed

Date: Oct-09-2014
Scientists have successfully developed a prosthetic arm that is directly connected to the patients' nerves and muscles, allowing more stability and control than ever before.

CDC: life expectancy in the US reaches record high

Date: Oct-08-2014
Life expectancy in the US is at its highest since records began, according to a new report from the CDC. The authors say the increase is due to declines in major causes of death.

'Eating disorders could start as early as elementary school'

Date: Oct-08-2014
Children between the ages of 8-12 who are difficult eaters could have underlying psychological issues, say researchers who note that eating disorders may surface before puberty.