Medical News Today: Health News for Thursday 21 June 2012

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Thursday 21 June 2012

GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology photo

Written by Catharine Paddock PhD

By studying its crystal structure, scientists have discovered how the stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylori manages to navigate away from high levels of stomach acid. The discovery should lead to new ways to treat H... [read article]

Job Factors Linked To 8,000 Cancer Deaths A Year In Britain

Written by Catharine Paddock PhD

A new study that examines how the jobs of British workers affects their risk of cancer, concludes that over 8,000 cancer deaths a year in Britain, that is 5% of all cancer deaths, are linked to occupations, especially... [read article]

Value Of Liver Cancer Screening Doubtful Says Danish Study

Written by Catharine Paddock PhD

A new study from Denmark finds that people with alcoholic cirrhosis are no more likely to die from liver cancer than other people. The researchers conclude screening such patients is unlikely to save lives and would not be cost-effective... [read article]

Duty-Hour Restrictions For Surgical Interns Causing Concern

Poor Glucose Control Impacts On Cognition

Does Psoriasis Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk?

Revlimid (lenalidomide) Extension Of Indication Submission Withdrawn, Europe

Antioxidant Enzyme Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Bariatric Surgery - Which Diabetes Patients Achieve Complete Remission?

Cardiovascular Mortality Rates Higher Among Elderly Who Live Alone

Eating Disorders Affect Older Women Too

Slowing Aging By Blocking A Protein

Weight Loss Surgery - Females And Caucasians Respond Best

Asthma Risk In Kids Lowered By Having Pets

Heart Disease Patients Benefit From Online Treatment

Other Medical and Health News for 21 June*

McGill Researchers Discover The Cause Of An Inherited Form Of Epilepsy

Understanding The Biological Basis Of Violent Outbursts In Mice Could Lead To Treatments For Antisocial And Aggressive Behavior

'Color Blind' Policies Could Make Diversity Harder To Achieve

IT Expert Says Electronic Medical Records Finally Catching On

American Headache Society Scientific Conference Focuses On Traumatic Brain Injury

For Youth Who Play Sports, Healthy Eating Is Challenging According To Parents

Salad Dressings May Improve Nutrient Uptake

New Molecular Assay Will Aid Treatment Of Respiratory Diseases

HIV-Positive Young Men At Risk Of Low Bone Mass

Tobacco Use Overlooked By Most Cancer Trials, Study Finds

A New Study Of Sardinian Men Finds Height Is A Factor In Longevity

Allergies Become Epidemic: Food Allergy Sufferers Double In The Last 10 Years

New Metastatic Breast Cancer Drug Enters CINJ Trial

Lack Of Time, Training Among Top Barriers To Physical Activity Counseling In The Primary Care Setting

UF Targets Known Barriers To Preventing Cervical Cancer

New Studies Highlight Health Benefits Of The Exceptional Cranberry

Less Than 50% Of Asthmatic Children Control Their Symptoms, Despite Available Treatments

Stem Cell Research Sheds New Light On Cell Death In Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Poor Oral Health Damages Economy

Mental Health Problems In Young Children Predicted By Child Welfare Investigation

Identification Of New Indicator For Breast Cancer Relapse

Mobile Data Predicts Population Displacement During Disasters

Natural Compound Found In Fruit, Nuts And Wine Led To Improved Strength And Endurance

Heritable Abnormality Affecting Semantic Cognition Found

PR Campaigns By Soda Companies Are Bad For Health

For The Elderly In China, Tai Chi Found To Increases Brain Size, Benefit Cognition

COPD: Respiratory Community Calls For Lung Testing To Be Offered As 'Standard'

News From The Journals Of The American Society For Microbiology

In Acute Leukemia, Inhibitors Of Shuttle Molecule Show Promise

Genetic Discoveries Related To Male Pattern Baldness

New Mothers Helped By Blogging

Night Work And Women's Health

Single Mothers May Suffer Reduced Stress By Playing, Engaging With Their Children

Social Factors Predict Amount Of Sick Leave Taken By Cancer Survivors

Screening Strategies For Osteoporosis In Young Adults Outlined In New Review

A New Approach To Deciphering The Roles Of Genes Associated With Autism

Powerful New Tool In Fight Against Cancer - Moving 3D Computer Model Of Key Human Protein

First Patient Enters KBSA301 Antibody Trial, For Treatment Of Pneumonia

Eating Disorder Behaviors And Weight Concerns Are Common In Women Over 50

New Stroke Recovery Technology Incorporates Use Of Xbox Kinect

Medicinal Marijuana Use Found In 10% Of Fibromyalgia Patients

Many Newly Admitted Nursing Home Residents Sustain A Fall During Their Stay

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