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January 31, 2012
Statins work as well for women as men: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite doubts raised by some studies, a new research review suggests that cholesterol-lowering statins offer as much protection for women as for men.
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January 30, 2012
Study clouds evidence on soy and menopause
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Middle-aged women may find some relief from hot flashes and other menopause problems with soy supplements, according to Chinese researchers.
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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 13, 2011
Experimental diet drug keeps weight off for 2 years
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An experimental diet drug seems to help some obese people shed pounds, and keep them off for two years, researchers report.
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November 20, 2011
Acupuncture generally safe in kids: report
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Researchers who reviewed reports of acupuncture in kids have concluded that the treatment seems safe for the under-18 crowd -- but added that more evidence would be helpful to ensure that's the case.
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October 13, 2011
Flaxseed may not cool hot flashes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite some promising early evidence, a new clinical trial suggests that flaxseed may not ease menopausal hot flashes after all.
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October 7, 2011
Exercise may offer drug-free migraine prevention
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Regular aerobic exercise worked just as well as relaxation therapy or the antiepileptic drug topiramate in preventing migraine headaches in a Swedish trial.
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October 7, 2011
FDA approves Merck's new diabetes therapy combo
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September 27, 2011
Little evidence constipation fixes work for kids
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There's some evidence that fiber supplements may help children with chronic constipation, but little support for other non-drug remedies, a new research review concludes.
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September 12, 2011
Many reluctant to tell docs about depression: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some people with depression symptoms may not tell their family doctor about it -- often out of worry they will be placed on an antidepressant, a new study suggests.
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August 10, 2011
Drug improves some cases of chronic constipation
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The experimental drug linaclotide can relieve some cases of chronic constipation, but the majority of patients showed no significant benefit, according to the results of two studies published in the August 11th New England Journal of Medicine.
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August 8, 2011
Soy may not provide relief during menopause: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Taking soy supplements may not help women ease their menopause symptoms or prevent the bone changes that start at that time of life, suggests a new study from Florida.
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July 7, 2011
Older women who take vitamin D3 may live longer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Elderly women who take vitamin D3 supplements may have a small survival advantage over those who don't, a new research review concludes, although they also raise their risk of kidney stones.
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June 29, 2011
'Mindfulness' may ease irritable bowel symptoms
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A therapy that combines mindfulness meditation and gentle yoga may help soothe symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, a small clinical trial suggests.
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June 29, 2011
Surgery-free weight loss striking, but short-lived
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A one-year weight loss program based on lifestyle changes can help obese people shed almost as many pounds as surgery, German researchers say.
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June 22, 2011
Chronic constipation tied to women's heart risks
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women bothered by constipation may have a higher risk of heart disease than those who are more "regular," a large study of U.S. women suggests.
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June 13, 2011
Hold those drugs, doctor
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - U.S. doctors are too quick to reach for their prescription pads, according to a new report urging them to think more about side effects and non-drug alternatives.
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May 27, 2011
Online therapy shows promise for irritable bowel
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Behavioral therapy delivered over the Web might help soothe symptoms in some people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a new study suggests.
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May 24, 2011
Probiotic yogurt no help for kids' constipation
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A yogurt aimed at easing digestion with the help of "good" bacteria may not be much help for children's chronic constipation, a new study suggests.
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April 21, 2011
Many kids with diabetes have other immune diseases
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A third of children with type 1 diabetes have signs of other immune system disorders when they get diagnosed with diabetes, according to a new study.
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April 12, 2011
Vaginal weakening can affect transsexuals as well
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Years after transgender surgery, transsexuals can suffer from vaginal prolapse, where muscles around the vagina weaken and neighboring organs bulge in, a Swiss study says.
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April 6, 2011
Coffee, tea may not affect leaky bladder much
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite international guidelines that suggest cutting caffeine to counter urinary incontinence, a new study finds that coffee or tea may not have much effect on the condition.
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March 15, 2011
Hormones may be better than soy for hot flashes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Hormone replacement therapy may work slightly better than soy at reducing menopausal hot flashes, a new study says.
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March 2, 2011
Ibuprofen users show lower Parkinson's disease risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who regularly use ibuprofen to ease their aches and pains may be less likely to develop Parkinson's disease than those who do not use the painkiller, researchers reported Wednesday.
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January 12, 2011
Exercise may help soothe irritable bowels
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with irritable bowel syndrome may be able to find some relief by getting regular exercise, a small clinical trial suggests.
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November 12, 2010
Herbal medicine may ease constipation
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People suffering from serious constipation may get some relief from a Chinese herbal medicine consisting of hemp seed and other herbs, a new study finds.
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November 9, 2010
One in five women may need pelvic disorder surgery
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A woman's lifetime odds of undergoing surgery for a disorder known as pelvic organ prolapse may be higher than experts have believed - closer to 1 in 5, rather than 1 in 10 -- a new study suggests.
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November 8, 2010
Cancer patients pick antidepressant for hot flashes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Breast cancer survivors who struggle with hot flashes may find respite in an antidepressant, according to a new study that suggests the medication should be the go-to drug when the overheating is severe.
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October 13, 2010
REFILE: An implant to keep heroin addicts off street drugs?
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A small implant designed to help addicts steer clear of street heroin and other opioid drugs may have inched closer to market on Tuesday as U.S. researchers announced positive study findings.
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September 21, 2010
Weight loss drug shows promise in clinical trial
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An experimental weight loss drug helped obese people lose more than 10 percent of their weight after two years in a clinical trial, but safety details were scant for the drug made by Vivus Inc, which in July was turned down by a panel of U.S. experts.
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September 15, 2010
FDA approves new drug for tough-to-treat gout
BANGALORE (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Savient Pharmaceuticals Inc's gout drug in adults who do not respond to other treatments or cannot take alternatives for various reasons.
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August 27, 2010
Friendly bacteria help calm colicky babies
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Italian researchers offer some hopeful news for parents of colicky babies: a daily dose of "good" bacteria may help their child to cry less.
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August 26, 2010
Lifestyle changes curb overnight bathroom trips
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If you're frequently bothered by waking in the middle of the night to empty your bladder, there may be some simple and drug-free lifestyle adjustments that can help, a small study suggests.
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August 5, 2010
Some evidence vitamin D might fight colds
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A daily vitamin D supplement may help young men enjoy more sick-free days during cold and flu season, a small study suggests.
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August 2, 2010
Low-carb edges low-fat for heart risk factors
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Low-fat and low-carbohydrate diets can be equally effective at helping obese adults shed weight over the longer term, but cutting carbs may have an advantage when it comes to some heart risk factors, a study published Monday suggests.
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July 13, 2010
Drug plus counseling boosts weight loss: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An experimental obesity drug, taken along with formal counseling on lifestyle changes, may spur greater weight loss than counseling alone, a new study finds.
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July 8, 2010
Popular food additive can cause stomach ache
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - "Stealth fiber" increasingly added to processed foods, while not a problem for most, can cause gastrointestinal discomfort for some who may not know they're consuming too much of it, Minnesota researchers warn. The fiber is called "inulin."
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July 8, 2010
New obesity pills try to shed past problems
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The first of three new fat-fighting pills faces public scrutiny by U.S. regulatory advisers next week, as small biotechs target the growing number of obese Americans despite a checkered past for weight-loss drugs.
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July 1, 2010
Probiotics may help babies with constipation
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some probiotics may help treat chronic constipation in babies, according to a new study.
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January 25, 2010
Opiate painkillers raise fracture risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults who take powerful prescription painkillers known as opioids face an increased risk of bone fractures, especially at moderately high medication doses, a new study finds.
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January 21, 2010
EU agency urges ban on diet drug
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - European authorities urged a halt to sales of an Abbott Laboratories Inc diet pill on Thursday after concluding risks were too high, while U.S. regulators said they had asked for a stronger warning.
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January 8, 2010
Acupuncture eases tamoxifen-related hot flashes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study provides more evidence that acupuncture can help ease hot flashes in women with breast cancer who are being treated with the "anti-estrogen" drug tamoxifen. Acupuncture, researchers found, is free of side effects and has a side benefit for some women: an increased sex drive.
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December 15, 2009
Antibody tests boost celiac disease diagnoses
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The advent of antibody testing to diagnose celiac disease has led to a substantial increase in the number of cases detected among children, a new study suggests.
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December 11, 2009
Devices for pelvic disorder often have side effects
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Vaginal inserts designed to treat a condition called pelvic organ prolapse may have high rates of complications in the long term, a new study suggests.
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December 3, 2009
US consumer group asks FDA to ban Abbott diet drug
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Abbott Laboratories Inc's weight-loss drug Meridia should be banned immediately because of heart-related risks, a consumer group said on Thursday in a petition to U.S. regulators.
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December 1, 2009
Constipation: an early sign of Parkinson's?
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with a history of constipation may be at increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease down the road, research hints.
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October 12, 2009
'Guided imagery' eases kids' stomach aches
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Does your kid suffer from frequent tummy aches? A behavioral therapy known as guided imagery may offer a relatively simple way to soothe children's chronic abdominal pain, a study published Monday suggests.
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October 8, 2009
Cancer, bowel drugs on FDA safety scrutiny list
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More than a dozen drugs including a cancer therapy and a bowel medicine are under early scrutiny for potential side effects, U.S. regulators said in a quarterly list released on Thursday.
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October 7, 2009
Risks of opioids for arthritis outweigh benefits
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older folks looking to find relief from painful arthritis should steer clear of codeine, OxyContin and other powerful prescription "opioid" painkillers, even if their pain is severe, doctors advise in a report published this week.
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September 1, 2009
Chewing gum after C-section may speed recovery
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Chewing on some sugarless gum may be a low-tech way to help new moms get their bowels moving again after a cesarean section.