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As overall cancer rates decline in the U.S., thyroid cancer counters the trend

As overall cancer rates are declining in the United States, thyroid cancer counters the trend. It's being diagnosed more frequently, especially in women. Women are three times more likely than men to develop thyroid cancer.

9 Apr 2010

Obstructive sleep apnea more than doubles stroke risk in men

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with an increased risk of stroke in middle-aged and older adults, especially men, according to new results from new research supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health. Overall, sleep apnea more than doubles the risk of stroke in men.

8 Apr 2010

9/11 rescue teams’ lungs still affected and aged by 12 years: say researchers

In a published report in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine this Wednesday researchers revealed that fire fighters and rescue workers who assisted in the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, 2001 had compromised lung function even seven years after the incident.

8 Apr 2010

Loyola University Medical Center to offer free screenings for oral, head and neck cancer

Oral, head and neck cancers — most of which are preventable — account for approximately 3 percent of all cancer cases in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. In 2009, more than 35,000 Americans were diagnosed with these cancers and 7,600 died.

8 Apr 2010

Obstructive sleep apnea associated with increased risk of stroke in men

Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of stroke in middle-aged and older adults, especially men, according to new results from a landmark study supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health.

8 Apr 2010

Fewer babies face health risks of early birth

The nation's preterm birth rate dropped for the second consecutive year.

7 Apr 2010

Many health care professionals not aware of health problems associated with mouth breathing

For some, the phrase "spring is in the air" is quite literal. When the winter snow melts and flowers bloom, pollen and other materials can wreak havoc on those suffering from seasonal allergies, usually causing a habit called "mouth breathing."

7 Apr 2010

People with depression and anxiety disorders can benefit from exercise program

Exercise is a magic drug for many people with depression and anxiety disorders, and it should be more widely prescribed by mental health care providers, according to researchers who analyzed the results of numerous published studies.

6 Apr 2010

Therapeutic hypothermia helps save marathon cardiac arrest victim

Jay Yim, 21, had worked on improving his fitness since age 15. In preparation for this year's Los Angeles Marathon on March 21, the University of Southern California pre-med student had been training with a marathon club and regularly did 10-mile runs on his own.

3 Apr 2010

Detroit cancer center to conduct free oral, head and neck cancer screenings

On Friday, April 16, from 2 - 5 p.m., the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center in Detroit will be conducting free oral, head and neck cancer screenings in conjunction with National Oral Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week (April 12 – 18.) Some of the symptoms of oral cancer go unnoticed. A simple 10-minute screening exam can determine if there are problems and can help diagnose this disease in its early stage.

3 Apr 2010

Cancer research at Georgia Tech: Report

Cancer treatment typically involves surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy or biological therapy. An oncologist may use one therapy or a combination of methods, depending on the type and location of the cancer, whether the disease has spread, the patient's age and general health, and other factors.

3 Apr 2010

Lyric invisible extended wear hearing device helps judo olympian hear opponent's breathing

When Grace Jividen competed in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, she couldn't hear her opponent's breathing, which she believes could have given her the edge in her judo competitions. Now, the former member of the 1992 U.S. women's judo team and holder of more than 41 medals from international competitions and a sixth degree black belt has the edge she was looking for thanks to Lyric, the world's first 100 percent invisible extended wear hearing device.

3 Apr 2010

Mass. rejects insurers' rate hikes

Massachusetts regulators denied 235 of 274 requests by health insurance plans to raise premiums because officials view the hikes as excessive, The Boston Globe reports. "The rulings, following a review process set in motion by emergency regulations [Gov. Deval] Patrick filed in February, mark the first time the state has used its authority to turn down health premium increases."

3 Apr 2010

MinuteClinic launches health condition monitoring services for diabetes, asthma and high cholesterol patients

MinuteClinic, the largest provider of retail-based medical clinics in the United States, has introduced a series of convenient health condition monitoring services to help patients previously diagnosed with diabetes, asthma, high cholesterol and high blood pressure overcome the challenges of living with their conditions. Health condition monitoring is available at MinuteClinic locations in CVS/pharmacy stores in 20 states and the District of Columbia. MinuteClinic is the retail health care division of CVS Caremark (CVS).

2 Apr 2010

Nation's emergency physicians warn parents about dangers of prescription drug abuse

The nation's emergency physicians are issuing a strong warning to parents about the dangers of prescription drug abuse, which are now the second most abused drugs, after marijuana. Nearly three-quarters of a million people (741,425) needed emergency care in 2006 because of prescription drug abuse.

31 Mar 2010

Melior Discovery, Rett Syndrome Research Trust collaborate to screen drug-candidates

Melior Discovery, Inc. announced today that it has entered into collaboration with the Rett Syndrome Research Trust to screen drug-candidates in an in vivo model of Rett Syndrome.

31 Mar 2010

Few pregnant women meet physical activity guidelines set by health officials: Study

Fewer than 1 in 4 pregnant women meet physical activity guidelines set by doctors and health officials, according to a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study.

30 Mar 2010

Antiviral treatment may lead to drug-resistant H1N1 virus: NIAID

Two people with compromised immune systems who became ill with 2009 H1N1 influenza developed drug-resistant strains of virus after less than two weeks on therapy, report doctors from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health.

27 Mar 2010

APHA petitioned EPA to adopt protective standards to safeguard public health from ground-level ozone

The American Public Health Association this week petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to adopt stronger, more protective standards to safeguard the health of the public from ground-level ozone.

27 Mar 2010

BLS acquires AMPAKINE compounds from Cortex Pharmaceuticals

Biovail Corporation today announced that its subsidiary, Biovail Laboratories International SRL, has acquired certain AMPAKINE® compounds, including associated intellectual property, from Cortex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for use in the field of respiratory depression, a brain-mediated breathing disorder.

26 Mar 2010

Breathing News and Research

As overall cancer rates decline in the U.S., thyroid cancer counters the trend

Obstructive sleep apnea more than doubles stroke risk in men

9/11 rescue teams’ lungs still affected and aged by 12 years: say researchers

Loyola University Medical Center to offer free screenings for oral, head and neck cancer

Obstructive sleep apnea associated with increased risk of stroke in men

Fewer babies face health risks of early birth

Many health care professionals not aware of health problems associated with mouth breathing

People with depression and anxiety disorders can benefit from exercise program

Therapeutic hypothermia helps save marathon cardiac arrest victim

Detroit cancer center to conduct free oral, head and neck cancer screenings

Cancer research at Georgia Tech: Report

Lyric invisible extended wear hearing device helps judo olympian hear opponent's breathing

Mass. rejects insurers' rate hikes

MinuteClinic launches health condition monitoring services for diabetes, asthma and high cholesterol patients

Nation's emergency physicians warn parents about dangers of prescription drug abuse

Melior Discovery, Rett Syndrome Research Trust collaborate to screen drug-candidates

Few pregnant women meet physical activity guidelines set by health officials: Study

Antiviral treatment may lead to drug-resistant H1N1 virus: NIAID

APHA petitioned EPA to adopt protective standards to safeguard public health from ground-level ozone

BLS acquires AMPAKINE compounds from Cortex Pharmaceuticals

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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