Drug-Coated Stents Still Spark Debate
FRIDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Stents have become a
cornerstone of heart-disease treatment, tiny tools that have
extended the lives of millions of patients by maintaining the flow
of blood through their arteries.
Health Tip: Coping With Alzheimer's
(HealthDay News) -- It's important for a person diagnosed with
Alzheimer's disease to continue to perform the daily tasks of life
-- as best as the person can.
Group B Strep Down Among Newborns, Up Among
Adults
FRIDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Instances of Group B
streptococcus, a major cause of serious infections, have dropped by
about 25 percent among week-old infants, but rose by almost 50
percent among most adults during a recent six-year period,
according to a new study.
Demanding Jobs May Pay Cognitive Dividends in
Retirement
FRIDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Having an intellectually
demanding job that nurtures thinking abilities may result in better
cognitive abilities during retirement, regardless of intelligence,
education level or age, a Duke University Medical Center study
suggests.
Steno 'Superbug' Genome Shows Extreme Drug
Resistance
FRIDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) British research into Steno, one
the most recent "superbugs" to claim lives, reveals that the
bacterium has an incredible ability to resist antibiotics and other
drugs, according to soon-to-be-published findings.
Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk
THURSDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- That unusual, harsh sound a
doctor can hear when passing a stethoscope over a main artery to
the brain could indicate an increased risk of heart attack and
death from heart disease and stroke, a new study finds.
Young Adults Using Alcohol, Drugs for Better
Sex
FRIDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Many teens and young adults in
Europe are drinking alcohol and taking drugs for sexual purposes,
according to a survey of more than 1,300 people who are regular
nightlife-goers.
Flavonoids May Help Treat Alzheimer's
FRIDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Flavonoids, compounds found in
many fruits and vegetables, may be able to battle the ravages of
Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
Acrylamide Raises Kidney Cancer Risk
FRIDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Consuming large amounts of
acrylamide, a chemical commonly found in French fries, cakes,
snacks and even coffee, appears to raise the risk of kidney cancer,
especially in smokers, Dutch researchers report.
New Class of Drugs Might Treat Many Conditions
FRIDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- A new class of drugs called
vaptans may be able to treat a wide variety of conditions including
painful periods, brain hemorrhage, psychotic disorders and
glaucoma, Belgian researchers report.
