Health Tip: Symptoms of Diabetes
(HealthDay News) -- Diabetes occurs when your blood sugar rises
too high because your body doesn't produce enough of the hormone
insulin, or the insulin doesn't work correctly.
Health Tip: Weight Gain During Pregnancy
(HealthDay News) - Women who are at a healthy body weight before
pregnancy should gain between 25 pounds and 37 pounds, the American
Pregnancy Association says.
New Drug Protects Against Radiation Damage
THURSDAY, April 10 (HealthDay News) -- A modified version of a
natural intestinal protein has protected animals against the damage
caused by the kind of radiation used in cancer therapy, researchers
report.
Gel Enables Severed Spinal Cord Fibers to
Regrow
THURSDAY, April 10 (HealthDay News) -- A nano-engineered gel
that inhibits the formation of scar tissue at the site of a spinal
injury and enables severed spinal cord fibers to regenerate has
been developed by researchers at Northwestern University in
Chicago.
Birth Size, Early Weight Gain Tied to Boost in Heart
Risks
THURSDAY, April 10 (HealthDay News) -- Low birth weight followed
by excessive weight gain during childhood and young adulthood may
lead to the low-grade inflammation that can raise the risk of heart
disease later, a new report says.
User Registry May Help Docs Stem Painkiller
Abuse
THURSDAY, April 10 (HealthDay News) -- Doctor's offices and
clinics can help prevent the abuse of powerful narcotic painkillers
such as Oxycontin or Vicodin by following a stricter policy --
including urine testing --- before dispensing the medications to
patients, new research suggests.
Suicide Data on Web Mostly Not Preventive
THURSDAY, April 10 (HealthDay News) -- A new British study says
that people surfing the Web for information about suicide are more
likely to find sites that encourage the act rather than offering
help and support.
Researchers Pursuing Nasal Anthrax Vaccine
THURSDAY, April 10 (HealthDay News) -- American researchers have
developed a nasal spray anthrax vaccine that provides protection
against the potentially deadly bacterium, at least in mice.
Irradiation Almost Erases Risk of Food
Poisoning
THURSDAY, April 10 (HealthDay News) -- Washing fresh fruits and
vegetables can reduce the risk of food poisoning, but only
irradiation kills almost all disease-causing bacteria, new research
shows.
Whisk Those Blues Away
WEDNESDAY, April 9 (HealthDay News) -- Scrubbing the tub and
other forms of housework may clean your house
and boost your mood.
Foodborne Illnesses Remain Constant in U.S.
THURSDAY, April 10 (HealthDay News) -- After declining for
several years, reports of foodborne illnesses have remained
constant in the United States since 2004, federal health officials
said Thursday.
