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Decline in Effectiveness of Antibiotics Makes Thousands Of US Patients Vulnerable To Fatal Infections After Surgery, Chemo

The declining effectiveness of antibiotics may make tens of thousands more U.S. patients vulnerable to potentially fatal infections after surgery or chemotherapy, researchers estimate.
New Kind Of 'Designer' Immune Cells Clear Baby's Leukemia

A baby whom doctors thought almost certain to die has been cleared of a previously incurable leukemia in the first human use of an "off-the-shelf" cell therapy from Cellectis that creates designer immune cells
Feast After Famine Likely Linked to Diabetes Boom In China, Says New Study

Rising diabetes rates among middle-aged and elderly adults in China may be tied to their exposure to famine early in life followed by a rapid surge in economic development, a recent study suggests.
Hearing Aids May Slow Mental Decline In Hard-of-Hearing Elderly, New Research Shows

Seniors with hearing loss who use hearing aids may experience cognitive decline at a rate more like their peers without hearing trouble, according to a French study that followed thousands of seniors for 25 years.
Low-Fat Diets Yield Less Long-Term Weight Loss, New Study Confirms

Low-fat diets, and diets that restrict one category of nutrients in general, do a poor job of reducing weight and keeping it off for a year or more, according to a new review of clinical trials
Rates of Immediate Breast Reconstruction in U.S. Vary By Age, Race, New Study Shows

Younger white women are most likely to get immediate breast reconstruction when they have a mastectomy for breast cancer, while rates are lower for those over age 45 and those who are not white, according to a new study.
Case For Testing Cancer In Blood Builds, One Study At A Time

Two new studies published on Wednesday of patients with breast and prostate cancers add to growing evidence that detecting bits of cancer DNA circulating in the blood can guide patient treatment.
France Ends 30 Y/O Law Banning Homosexual Men From Donating Blood

France has decided to end a more than 30-year old law that banned homosexual men from donating blood, a measure originally put in place to stop the spread of diseases such as HIV.
Bad Mood? Sleep Interruptions May Be To Blame, Finds New Study

People who wake up several times during the night may be in a worse mood come morning than those who get the same amount of sleep over a shorter time - but without interruptions - a small U.S. study suggests.
France's fertility, health seen as bright spots in crisis

France has fared relatively better on key social metrics such as health and fertility than its European peers since the global financial crisis of 2008, according to a study released by the national statistics office INSEE on Wednesday.
Men Who Drink Two or More Glasses of Soda a Day Have Greater Risk of Heart Failure, Study Shows

Men who drink two or more glasses of soda or other sweetened drinks a day may have a greater risk of heart failure, a Swedish study suggests.
Many Patients OK Linking Social Media to Medical Records, Giving Doctors Insight Into What Makes People Tick

Many people may be willing to link their social media accounts to their medical records, a U.S. study suggests, a shift with the potential to improve care by giving doctors more insight into what makes patients tick.
Confusion About Introducing Solid Foods to Babies, Survey Finds

A recent survey found many parents are unsure about when and how to best introduce solid foods to babies.
Babies Exposed to Dogs, Farm Animals Less Likely to Develop Asthma By Age of 6

Babies exposed to dogs and farm animals may be less likely to develop asthma by the age six, a Swedish study suggests.
Nebraska Company Recalls 167,000 Lbs Of Ground Beef Amid E. Coli Fears

A meat company in Nebraska is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with the E. Coli bacteria, federal officials said.
Exoskeleton Research Could Allow Paralyzed To Turn and Climb

Swiss sensory motor scientists are hoping to inspire a new generation of more flexible, less constraining, powered exoskeletons that improve the lives of the severely disabled and paralyzed.
Chemical Odor at a Silicon Valley Hotel Hospitalizes 12 People

A chemical odor at a Silicon Valley hotel caused 12 people to be taken to hospital, but a hazardous materials team could not determine the source of the smell, authorities said on Friday.
Health Care Workers At Heightened Risk Of Hepatitis C Infection, Research Shows

Health care workers are at higher than average risk of infection with the hepatitis C virus, a research review suggests.
Children Who Live With Smokers Far More Likely To Get Cavities, New Study Reveals

Young children are much more likely to get cavities if they live in a household with smokers, a Japanese study suggests.
This Halloween, More Parents Are Choosing Healthy Alternatives Over Candy For Their KIds

The so-called war on sugar has a new battleground: Halloween.
Sleep Apnea May Increase Risk of Developing Gout And Experiencing Flare-Ups, New Study Finds

Sleep apnea may increase the risk of developing gout and experiencing flare-ups, according to a new study.
Married People Do Better Than Most Singles Early After Heart Surgery, New Research Shows

Formerly married people may be at an increased risk of disability or death soon after heart surgery, suggests new U.S. research.
Surgeons' Leadership Skills May Matter For Team Performance, New Study Reveals

When it comes to leadership skills, some surgeons may be better at coordinating specific tasks than at sharing information and encouraging cooperation, a small analysis suggests.
Two-Thirds of Worlds Population Have Highly Contagious Herpes Virus, WHO Says

Two-thirds of the world's population under 50 have the highly infectious herpes virus that causes cold sores around the mouth, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday, in its first estimate of global prevalence of the disease.
Women Who Stop Breastfeeding Due to Pain More Likely To Develop Postpartum Depression, Study Finds

Women who stop breastfeeding due to pain or difficulty getting babies to nurse may be more likely to develop postpartum depression than mothers who stop nursing for other reasons, a small U.K. study suggests.

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