TUESDAY, Jan. 31 (HealthDay News) — A new Swiss-American study indicates that long-term use of the popular diabetes medication metformin may lower the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, at least among women. The researchers also found that the long-term use of another class of diabetes medications known as sulfonylureas was associated with a “substantial” bump […]
Archive for January, 2012
Popular Diabetes Drug Might Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk: Study
Second Breast Cancer Surgery Sometimes Needed
TUESDAY, Jan. 31 (HealthDay News) — Almost one-fourth of women who opt for breast-conserving surgery instead of mastectomy as an initial treatment for breast cancer need a second surgery to ensure all of the cancer cells are removed, a new study says. New research has found that nearly 23 percent of women undergo a second […]
Alternative to Colonoscopy Spots Cancers, Too
TUESDAY, Jan. 31 (HealthDay News) — Physicians can boost their chances of finding signs of colorectal cancer in patients with a second flexible sigmoidoscopy test, which is a less invasive procedure than a colonoscopy, a new study shows. The study looked at the value of following up a negative flexible sigmoidoscopy test — one in […]
Stem Cells May Further Hepatitis C Research
The nation’s leading breast-cancer charity, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, is halting its partnerships with Planned Parenthood affiliates — creating a bitter rift, linked to the abortion debate, between two iconic organizations that have assisted millions of women. Views: 0
Kalydeco Approved to Treat Rare Form of Cystic Fibrosis
The nation’s leading breast-cancer charity, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, is halting its partnerships with Planned Parenthood affiliates — creating a bitter rift, linked to the abortion debate, between two iconic organizations that have assisted millions of women. Views: 0
Fatty Diet Before Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes
The nation’s leading breast-cancer charity, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, is halting its partnerships with Planned Parenthood affiliates — creating a bitter rift, linked to the abortion debate, between two iconic organizations that have assisted millions of women. Views: 0
For Kids, Laughter Really May Be the Best Medicine
TUESDAY, Jan. 31 (HealthDay News) — Specific areas of children’s brains that are activated by humor have been identified by researchers in a first-of-a-kind study. The findings, published Feb. 1 in the Journal of Neuroscience, will provide a base for understanding how humor and other positive emotions can affect a child’s well-being, according to the […]
FDA OKs Drug That Targets Rare Form of Cystic Fibrosis
TUESDAY, Jan. 31 (HealthDay News) — Kalydeco, the first drug that targets the defective protein behind a rare form of the deadly lung disorder cystic fibrosis, was approved Tuesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. One patient advocate group applauded the decision. “Today marks an important milestone in our journey to find a cure […]
Abortion curb restores birth sex ratio in Taiwan
ROME (Reuters) – Italian authorities have ended the search for bodies in the submerged sections of the capsized Costa Concordia, more than two weeks after the giant cruise liner capsized off the Tuscan coast, officials said on Tuesday. The civil protection authority said conditions on the wreck had made it impossible for … Views: 0
US approves new drug for rare cystic fibrosis
US regulators on Tuesday approved Kalydeco, a new, gene-targeted drug treatment for people who have a rare kind of the incurable lung disease cystic fibrosis. Made by the Massachusetts-based Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Kalydeco (ivacaftor) was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration on a fast-track for drugs that may offer big advances over standard therapy. […]
Scientists shift on brain speech center: study
The part of the brain used for speech processing is in a different location than originally believed, according to a US study that researchers said will require a rewrite of medical texts. Wernicke’s area, named after the German neurologist who proposed it in the late 1800s, was long believed to be at the back of […]
South Africa recalls 1.35 million condoms
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Some condoms burst. Others leaked like sieves. South Africa‘s leading anti-AIDS group said Tuesday that allegedly faulty condoms are among more than 1.35 million handed out at the African National Congress‘ 100th birthday party. Health officials confirmed that all of those condoms have been ordered to be recalled. But the Treatment Action […]
Mexico health sec: Swine flu way up after low year
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico‘s federal health secretary says swine flu cases in January have surpassed the number for all of 2011, a year when the virus barely appeared worldwide. Salomon Chertorivski Woldenberg says there have been 1,623 cases of all strains of flu in Mexico so far in January, 90 percent of them H1N1. […]
Cancer charity halts grants to Planned Parenthood
NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s leading breast-cancer charity, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, is halting its partnerships with Planned Parenthood affiliates — creating a bitter rift, linked to the abortion debate, between two iconic organizations that have assisted millions of women. The change will mean a cutoff of hundreds of thousands of dollars […]
‘Cameron too focused on middle class aspiration,’ says Burnham as he lambasts PM’s ‘happiness agenda’
By David Baker Last updated at 9:24 AM on 30th January 2012 The shadow health secretary has criticised David Cameron for appealing to the middle classes over his ongoing happiness drive. Andy Burnham believes that by promoting happiness as a goal, which is all too often defined by wealth and possessions, the prime minister is […]
Doctor in your pocket…How smartphones may be able to diagnose diseases from just a drop of blood or saliva on the screen
Mobile phone could diagnose a range of diseases including cancer and diabetes Scientists believe technology could save billions in healthcare costs By Anthony Bond Last updated at 2:20 PM on 30th January 2012 Breakthrough: South Korean scientists have developed new technology which they believe could result in smartphones – such as an iPhone – being […]
Tommy Sheridan released from prison two years early
Politician released a year into his sentence for lying under oath in News of the World defamation trial Sheridan will be tagged and claims he will appeal conviction By Richard Hartley-parkinson Last updated at 5:00 PM on 30th January 2012 He stepped out of prison this morning into the arms of his wife looking decidedly […]
Paedophile Gary Glitter to pocket thousands of pounds in royalties when hit is used at Superbowl final
By Rebecca Seales Last updated at 7:06 PM on 30th January 2012 Set to rake it in: Paedophile Gary Glitter will make thousands of pounds in royalties when a song he co-wrote is played at the Superbowl final Convicted child molester Gary Glitter is in line to make hundreds of thousands of pounds when his […]
Price war at the fuel pumps as Tesco knocks 10p off a litre for customers who spend £60 in-store
By Emma Reynolds Last updated at 8:35 PM on 30th January 2012 Tesco today fired the first shots in what could be a major price war at the petrol pumps. The supermarket has knocked 10p off a litre of fuel for every customer who spends more than £60 in-store and online. Its headline offer will […]
Frenchman, 71, takes Catholic Church to court in landmark case after it refuses to nullify his baptism
By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 8:44 PM on 30th January 2012 An elderly French man is fighting to make a formal break with the Catholic Church, in a case that could have far-reaching effects. Rene LeBouvier, 71, has taken the church to court over its refusal to let him nullify his baptism after […]