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Research found mutation shut down the process of sexual maturation Share What is this? Twitter Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS   WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers report that they've discovered the importance of a particular gene in kicking off puberty in humans, a finding that offers insight into how the mysterious process begins and could help children who suffer from a rare disease that prevents the... Read Full Story

Status epilepticus claims 55,000 lives a year but new drug delivery system could help By -- Robert Preidt Share What is this? Twitter Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS   WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Using an autoinjector device to deliver anti-seizure drugs into muscle is a fast, safe and effective way to treat status epilepticus, a prolonged type of seizure that lasts longer than five minutes, researchers... Read Full Story

Mutation in TTN gene affects ability of heart muscle fibers to work properly, researchers say Share What is this? Twitter Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS   WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have discovered a defective gene that's responsible for more than one-quarter of cases of inherited dilated cardiomyopathy, a serious heart muscle disease that often leads to heart failure by middle age. In the study... Read Full Story

Study found that while some aspects of quality of life improved, death rates didn't budge By -- Robert Preidt Share What is this? Twitter Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS   WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Good dietary advice and supplements can boost nutrition while improving quality of life in malnourished cancer patients, a new study finds. However, the interventions do not appear to affect survival for these... Read Full Story

Gender-specific research on peripheral artery disease may help prevent strokes, heart attacks By -- Robert Preidt Share What is this? Twitter Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS   WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Even though it increases the risk of heart attack or stroke, peripheral artery disease is often unrecognized and untreated in women, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement released... Read Full Story

Small study found Chantix heightened alcohol's unpleasant aspects Share What is this? Twitter Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS   WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- The quit-smoking drug Chantix may also help problem drinkers cut their alcohol consumption, a small new study suggests. Exactly how this drug curbs drinking is not fully understood, but its use may increase blood pressure, heart rate and feelings of... Read Full Story

Program against certain adenoviruses was recently reinstated By -- Robert Preidt Share What is this? Twitter Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS   WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Adenovirus infections caused eight deaths in the U.S. military since an immunization program was canceled, according to a new study. Adenoviruses are frequent causes of respiratory disease in the United States. There are dozens of strains... Read Full Story

Word comprehension is evident at 6 or 9 months, study finds By -- Mary Elizabeth Dallas Share What is this? Twitter Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS   WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Babies can understand many words sooner than they can actually say them, a new study indicates. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania say 6- to 9-month old babies learn the meaning of the words for certain foods and body... Read Full Story

Study found genetic fingerprints of poultry bacteria matched those found in patients Share What is this? Twitter Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS   WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have long believed that urinary tract infections are typically caused by a person's own E. coli bacteria, but a new Canadian study suggests the bacteria may more often than not come from chickens. Yes, chickens. As many as... Read Full Story

Many people think the condition is inevitable and not a major concern, study finds By -- Mary Elizabeth Dallas Share What is this? Twitter Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS   WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- About 27 million Americans aged 50 and older have lost some of their hearing and could benefit from a hearing aid, a new study finds. However, many people don't get hearing aids because they're often not... Read Full Story