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Nicotine patches and gum less effective for women than men

Research at Texas A&M University reveals that one of the most widely used forms of treatment - nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), or nicotine chewing gum and 'the patch' - may be less effective for women than men.

5 Sep 2004

Conference – Childhood leukaemia: incidence, causal mechanisms and prevention

The advances in treating childhood leukaemia over the last forty years have been one of cancer’s outstanding success stories – but the fall in mortality has diverted attention from a rise in incidence, a London conference will hear today (Monday 6 September).

5 Sep 2004

Research may significant consequences in leading drug researchers to develop new and more effective means to block influenza and other viruses

Combating viruses is often a frustrating business. Find a way to destroy them - and before you know it, they’ve found a way to defend themselves and neutralize the anti-viral treatment.

5 Sep 2004

Air conditioning coil reduces over all sickness by 20%

Air conditioning coil reduces over all sickness by 20%, reduces respiratory symptoms by 40% and has resulted in a 99% reduction of microbial and endotoxin concentrations on irradiated surfaces within the ventilation system.

5 Sep 2004

Yellow glasses save vision

Blue light destroys certain structural elements in the eye, as was revealed by the Russian research team. The mechanism of this effect was studied, and protective measures were offered.

5 Sep 2004

Widely used antimalarial drug exhibits antiviral activity against the SARS

Virologists from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium report that chloroquine, a widely used antimalarial drug, exhibits antiviral activity against the SARS coronavirus. Chloroquine is an inexpensive and safe drug available worldwide.

5 Sep 2004

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced the Medicare premium amounts

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced the Medicare premium, deductible and coinsurance amounts to be paid by Medicare beneficiaries in 2005.

4 Sep 2004

Bird flu has jumped species barrier to cats

Now the United Nations health agency is investigating reports that bird flu, which experts say could mutate into a potentially deadly human pandemic under certain conditions, has now jumped the species barrier to infect cats.

4 Sep 2004

Researchers unravel genetic makeup of ticks to tackle disease

Ticks as small as a freckle can transmit a number of illnesses for which there is no vaccine and, in some cases, no cure. These creatures even could become bioterrorism weapons.

4 Sep 2004

Researchers make discoveries on West Nile virus, monkeypox, and yellow fever

Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston present significant new discoveries on West Nile virus, monkeypox, and yellow fever

4 Sep 2004

NHS hospital dependent on doctors who have trained abroad

NHS hospitals have become increasingly dependent on doctors who have trained abroad, particularly in areas where posts have been hard to fill, according to a study published on bmj.com today.

4 Sep 2004

Compulsory vaccination against terrorist attack is unjustified

The compulsory use of vaccines to prevent the effects of a bioterrorist attack seems to be based on an unproved threat, according to an editorial in this week's BMJ.

4 Sep 2004

New blood pressure targets are unachievable for most patients

New blood pressure targets are low enough to be unachievable for most patients, say experts from Aberdeen University in this week's BMJ.

4 Sep 2004

Protein-rich teething rusk to help stop children suffering Kwashiorkor

Two food technology students from RMIT University, Australia, who developed a teething rusk for malnourished children in developing countries have won a national award.

4 Sep 2004

Support for President's call for personal retirement accounts

After listening to President Bush accept his party's nomination for a second term, the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging praised the President for his comments about Social Security.

4 Sep 2004

Britons are taller, straighter and larger than ever

Size UK measured the body shapes of around 1,500 Mancunian men and women in October 2001 among 10,000 measured nationwide under the survey backed by the department of trade and industry and a consortium or retailers including Marks & Spencer, GUS, N Brown and Redcats.

2 Sep 2004

Indiana State health officials report West Nile virus detected in blood donation

Indiana State health officials report that routine screening by the American Red Cross detected West Nile virus in blood donated by a LaGrange County resident. The individual developed no symptoms of West Nile infection. The blood was not put into circulation.

2 Sep 2004

Health Canada is advising consumers of a recall of potassium replacement products

Health Canada is advising consumers of a recall of potassium replacement products distributed in Canada by EuroPharm International Canada Inc. and Laboratoire Riva Inc. Potassium replacement products are used in the treatment and prevention of potassium depletion.

2 Sep 2004

Food agency warns against eating pickle products from Bangladesh, China, Pakistan and India

The UK Food Standards Agency is advising people not to eat particular pickles, sauces and preserved vegetables imported from Bangladesh, China, Pakistan and India, following a survey that showed that some products contained illegally high levels of erucic acid.

2 Sep 2004

Three key responses behind food neophobia, the rejection of new foods in both adults and children

Yuk! That short expressive word, the trademark of the fussy eater, is dreaded by thousands of parents.

2 Sep 2004

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Nicotine patches and gum less effective for women than men

Conference – Childhood leukaemia: incidence, causal mechanisms and prevention

Research may significant consequences in leading drug researchers to develop new and more effective means to block influenza and other viruses

Air conditioning coil reduces over all sickness by 20%

Yellow glasses save vision

Widely used antimalarial drug exhibits antiviral activity against the SARS

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced the Medicare premium amounts

Bird flu has jumped species barrier to cats

Researchers unravel genetic makeup of ticks to tackle disease

Researchers make discoveries on West Nile virus, monkeypox, and yellow fever

NHS hospital dependent on doctors who have trained abroad

Compulsory vaccination against terrorist attack is unjustified

New blood pressure targets are unachievable for most patients

Protein-rich teething rusk to help stop children suffering Kwashiorkor

Support for President's call for personal retirement accounts

Britons are taller, straighter and larger than ever

Indiana State health officials report West Nile virus detected in blood donation

Health Canada is advising consumers of a recall of potassium replacement products

Food agency warns against eating pickle products from Bangladesh, China, Pakistan and India

Three key responses behind food neophobia, the rejection of new foods in both adults and children

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