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February 6, 2012
Carnival cruise ship passengers struck with virus
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February 1, 2012
CORRECTION: Seed therapy for prostate cancer may zap fertility
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Radioactive "seeds" that are sometimes used to treat early prostate cancer may do widespread damage to the DNA in a man's sperm, a small study finds.
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February 1, 2012
Seed therapy for prostate cancer may zap fertility
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Radioactive "seeds" that are sometimes used to treat early prostate cancer may do widespread damage to the DNA in a man's sperm, a small study finds.
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February 1, 2012
Crackers recalled on egg allergens concerns
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February 1, 2012
Crab-like robot built to remove stomach cancer
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Inspired by Singapore's famous chilli crab dish, researchers have created a miniature robot with a pincer and a hook that can remove early-stage stomach cancers without leaving any scars.
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January 31, 2012
Weight loss may prevent leaky bladder in diabetes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Overweight women with diabetes may be able to cut their risk of urine leakage if they shed some pounds, a new study suggests.
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January 31, 2012
Eating fish tied to lower risk of colon polyps
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who eat about three servings of fish per week have a somewhat lower chance of having polyps found during a routine colonoscopy than women who eat just one serving every two weeks, according to a new study.
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January 26, 2012
Enema transplant works for stubborn infection: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For patients with nearly no options to treat a persistent bacterial infection wreaking havoc on their bowels, a transplant of someone else's fecal matter, delivered by enema, helps heal in nine out of 10 cases, according to a new study.
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January 20, 2012
Docs can miss abnormalities captured by pill camera
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cameras-in-a-pill can capture views deep within the small intestine, but the doctors who read the results may often fail to spot abnormalities, a small study suggests.
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January 18, 2012
Appendicitis racial disparities mostly unexplained
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Poverty and unfavorable health insurance account for only a small portion of the gap in the number of white versus Hispanic or black children who end up with a burst appendix, according to a new study.
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January 17, 2012
Fish oil plus exercise may do older muscles good
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women may be able to boost their muscle strength by adding fish oil supplements to their exercise routine, a small clinical trial suggests.
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January 17, 2012
Long term, gastric bypass beats out banding: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among weight-loss surgery options, gastric bypass comes with more complications shortly after surgery than gastric banding, but makes up for it with fewer long-term side effects and repeat operations, new research suggests.
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January 13, 2012
Walgreen sued for overcharging for generics
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January 11, 2012
Pool chlorine tied to lung damage in elite swimmers
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Competitive swimmers who train at indoor chlorinated swimming pools may have lung changes similar to those seen in people with mild asthma, a new study has found.
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January 6, 2012
Don't believe hype about robot prostatectomy: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older men considering robotic surgery for prostate cancer shouldn't trust the rosy ads promoting the expensive technology over low-tech surgery.
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January 6, 2012
PSA screening doesn't prevent cancer deaths: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Annual screening for prostate cancer doesn't cut men's chances of dying from the disease, according to the latest results of a large screening trial.
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January 5, 2012
Rotavirus vaccine not tied to bowel problem: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite concerns that rotavirus vaccines might raise infants' risk of blocked bowels, a new study finds that hospitalization rates for the intestinal complication didn't go up after vaccination became routine in the United States in 2007.
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January 5, 2012
US FDA wants new studies on surgical mesh implants
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators ordered new safety studies for surgical mesh implants that are used to hold pelvic organs in place, citing a spike in the number of complications seen for female patients, including erosion and infection.
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January 4, 2012
Fewer heart attacks seen after weight-loss surgery
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a new study of obese Swedes, those who had weight-loss surgery were less likely to go on to suffer a heart attack or stroke, or die from one, compared to people who were managed without surgery.
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January 3, 2012
Soy may not protect against stomach cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Estrogen-like compounds that come with a soy-rich diet are sometimes linked to a reduced risk of cancer, but new research from Japan suggests that protection doesn't extend to stomach cancer.
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December 29, 2011
Winn-Dixie recalls green beans; may contain peanuts
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December 26, 2011
Ulcer bacteria may protect against diarrhea
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who harbor ulcer-causing bacteria in their stomachs may be protected against some diarrheal diseases, suggests a new study.
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December 21, 2011
Targeted drug side effects add to cancer costs
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Painful rashes and other skin-related side effects of newer targeted cancer drugs may jack up treatment costs, suggests a new study.
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December 15, 2011
Breathing exercises may help soothe heartburn
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with milder heartburn problems might find some relief from deep breathing exercises, a small clinical trial suggests.
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December 15, 2011
Pelvic exercises help men with overactive bladders
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study shows men with overactive bladder may benefit from pelvic floor exercises long known to help women plagued by the problem.
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December 12, 2011
Many elderly screened for cancer despite doubts
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Although the benefits of cancer screening in elderly people are often less certain than the risks, many silver-haired Americans are still getting the routine tests, researchers said Monday.
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December 12, 2011
Shire readies Europe for first dose of amphetamine
LONDON (Reuters) - Shire has treated a generation of American children who can't concentrate, using amphetamine-based stimulants. As recognition of the condition known as attention deficit disorder grows in Europe, it believes it can overcome skepticism about the treatment to sell it here too.
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December 9, 2011
No cancer in polyps from Turk PM: media
ANKARA (Reuters) - Doctors operating on Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan have removed polyps from his intestines, but found no trace of cancer, media reported on Friday.
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December 9, 2011
Gallbladder and appendix surgery safe in pregnancy
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pregnant women are at no greater risk of developing an infection or other complication after having their gallbladder or appendix removed than their non-pregnant counterparts, researchers report in a new study.
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December 8, 2011
Heart disease tied to regret after prostate therapy
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men with heart problems are more likely to regret prostate cancer treatment than others, according to a recent study.
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December 7, 2011
Some men can delay prostate cancer treatment-panel
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Men with low-risk prostate cancer may wait to see if their disease progresses before treating it, an independent panel of experts convened by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) said on Wednesday.
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December 7, 2011
US Supreme Court to hear personal medicine dispute
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court hears arguments on Wednesday over whether Prometheus Laboratories may patent instructions for observing changes in a patient's body to set drug dosages in a decision that could affect the future of "personal medicine."
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November 29, 2011
Wiping out stomach bugs offers indigestion relief
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Getting rid of bacteria linked to stomach ulcers may provide some relief for people with indigestion even if they don't have detectable ulcers, a new study suggests.
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November 25, 2011
Robin Gibb says "on road to recovery"
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees Wednesday said he is on the road to recovery after being "very unwell" in recent days, and he thanked fans for their support in a message posted on his website.
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October 28, 2011
Heavy drinking tied to higher stomach cancer risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who down more than four alcoholic drinks in a day may have a heightened risk of stomach cancer, a large European analysis suggests.
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October 28, 2011
CORRECTION: Estrogen use tied to bladder control problems
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Postmenopausal women who take estrogen for years are more likely to experience incontinence than those on the hormone for a shorter time or not at all, a new study finds.
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October 28, 2011
Iowa firm recalls ice cream with undeclared wheat
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Wells Enterprises Inc, is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of its Blue Bunny Personals ice cream because it was mispackaged and contains undeclared wheat, the company said.
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October 28, 2011
Aspirin slashes hereditary cancer risk in UK study
LONDON (Reuters) - Taking two aspirin a day for two years reduces the long-term risk of bowel cancer in people with a family history of the disease by around 60 percent, according to a British study published Friday.
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October 21, 2011
Kids' daytime wetting accidents linked to ADHD
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children who wet themselves are more than four times as likely as other kids to also have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the results of a new German study.
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October 19, 2011
US death toll from tainted cantaloupes rises to 25
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Two more people in the United States have died from a listeria outbreak caused by tainted cantaloupes linked to a Colorado farm, bringing the death toll to 25 across 12 states, health officials said on Wednesday.
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October 18, 2011
EU defines nanomaterials to assess health risks
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union's executive published a definition of nanomaterials on Tuesday, a move that will help regulators identify whether such ultra-fine particles -- whose risks are still largely unknown -- are present in food and consumer goods.
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October 13, 2011
Infections after prostate biopsy on the rise
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Serious infections after prostate biopsies appear to be on the rise in the U.S., possibly fueled by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a new study of elderly men suggests.
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October 13, 2011
U.S. listeria toll rises to 23 with two Louisiana deaths
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October 12, 2011
Strollers recalled in US, Canada over choke hazard
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nearly half a million baby strollers in the United States and Canada are being recalled because of a chocking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada said.
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October 11, 2011
Prostate surgery risks greater for elderly men
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Elderly men who have prostate cancer surgery face heightened risks of complications -- and the majority have the procedure at hospitals with less-than-optimal outcomes, a U.S. study suggests.
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October 10, 2011
Children's chest pain rarely signals heart problem
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children and teenagers who complain of chest pain only rarely have a heart problem causing it, a study published Monday suggests.
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October 7, 2011
PSA test for prostate cancer not recommended-US panel
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A U.S. government-backed panel recommended against routine prostate cancer screening on Friday because widespread screening for the disease causes more harm than good.
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October 7, 2011
Groups defend need for prostate screening
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Reports that an influential group of advisers plans to recommend against routine screening of prostate cancer have drawn criticism from health groups worried the move will increase cancer deaths in men.
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September 29, 2011
REFILE: Venezuela's Chavez mocks health scare
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's ever-theatrical socialist leader Hugo Chavez sought to display his vigor on Thursday by playing ball on his palace grounds after mocking a U.S. media report that he was having emergency treatment.
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September 29, 2011
Colds and stomach bugs not tied to cerebral palsy
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite concerns that a mother's infections during pregnancy may raise her baby's risk of cerebral palsy, common colds and stomach flu were not tied to the birth defect in a new study.