New Gene May Accurately Predict Depression, Study Shows
The researchers then concluded that individuals who had the gene responsible for lower NPY levels were more prone to having a depressive disorder.
Monthly Archives: February 2011
Old USDA Dietary Guidelines May Be Reason For Obesity Epidemic, Changes Suggested
This is why scientists, nutrition researchers, and health professionals are hoping to stop relying on many of the currently consumed foods.
Pharmacist Accidentally Gives Pregnant Woman Abortion Drug
Mareena was hoping to receive a prescribed antibiotic, when instead she was given a potential abortion medication.
Eggs Contain Less Cholesterol Than Before, Experts Explain
A large egg that had approximately 215 milligrams of cholesterol is now down to 185 milligrams.
Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy (IBT) Shown Effective For Treating Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Undergoing IBT therapy showed reduction of severe cases of spasticity.
American Heart Campaign To Increase Heart Health Awareness
In the United States, there was an announcement for the month of American Heart wherein a campaign for heart recovery awareness was brought about.
FDA To Begin Testing Robotic Arms
The Food and Drug Administration will be reviewing one of medicine’s latest technologies, robotic arms, which will be controlled by microchips, inserted in a patient’s brain.
HIV Treatment Costs Increasing, Death Counts Decreasing
The number of human deaths from HIV is dwindling, while the price tags of HIV-management are increasing.
New Heart Failure Therapy More Effective For Women, Study Shows
The researchers used a device used for heart failure, the cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillator (CRT-D).
Spice Found To Repair Brain, Muscle Damage Caused By Stroke, Research Shows
Strokes cause a chain of reaction that expands the region of damaged cells within the brain.
