Archive for February, 2008

Monkey Gene That Blocks AIDS Viruses Evolved More Than Once (HealthDay)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 29 (HealthDay News) — A gene in Asian monkeys that may
have evolved as protection against a group of viruses that includes HIV
has been identified by Harvard Medical School researchers, who add that
their finding suggests the current AIDS epidemic is not a new kind of
scourge.

Vitamin E Supplements May Raise Lung Cancer Risk (HealthDay)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 28 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin supplements won’t protect
people against lung cancer and taking vitamin E may even heighten the
risk, a new study finds.

Chemo Break Benefits Some Men With Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 29 (HealthDay News) — Some men with advanced
prostate cancer can safely take a break from chemotherapy, says a study by
researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University Cancer
Institute.

Common Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Won't Raise Blood Cancer Risk (HealthDay)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 29 (HealthDay News) — Methotrexate, one of the most
common drugs used to ease rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, will not raise a
patient’s risk for blood cancer, a new study finds.

Carb Intake, Obesity Tied to Rise in Esophageal Cancers (HealthDay)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 29 (HealthDay News) — There may be a link between
rising rates of carbohydrate intake and obesity and the increasing number
of esophageal cancer cases in the United States, a new study says.

Vitamin pills don't cut lung cancer risk: Study (Reuters)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Reuters - People who take vitamin supplements
are just as likely as those who don’t to develop lung cancer,
and vitamin E supplements may actually slightly raise the risk,
researchers said on Friday.

Health Tip: Depression in Children (HealthDay)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) - Children are by no means immune from the
emotions and stressful times that can contribute to depression.

Home-based programs cut African AIDS deaths: study (Reuters)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Reuters - Providing HIV drug cocktails to people
in their homes can cut AIDS-related deaths substantially in
poor, rural areas of Africa, researchers said on Friday.

Home-based treatment reduces HIV-related mortality: study (AFP)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Bystanders gather around candles lit by HIV/AIDS activists during a vigil. The use of a home-based anti-retroviral treatment could significantly reduce mortality among adults with HIV in poor nations, especially in Africa, according to a study released Friday.(AFP/File/Manpreet Romana)AFP - The use of a home-based anti-retroviral treatment could significantly reduce mortality among adults with HIV in poor nations, especially in Africa, according to a study released Friday.

Panel recommends all kids get flu shots (AP)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

A nurse fills a syringe with flu vaccine at the Arkansas State Fair Grounds preparing to give shots to drivers in their cars in Little Rock, Ark., Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007. All children - not just those under 5 - should get vaccinated against the flu, a federal advisory panel said Wednesday Feb. 27, 2008. The panel voted to expand annual flu shots to virtually all children except infants younger than 6 months and those with serious egg allergies. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)AP - All children ? not just those under 5 ? should get vaccinated against the flu, a federal advisory panel said Wednesday. The panel voted to expand annual flu shots to virtually all children except infants younger than 6 months and those with serious egg allergies.