Stem Cell Research Lawsuit Threatening Obama Research Thrown Out
A stem cell research lawsuit that had risked ending the Obama administration's funding of embryonic stem cell research was thrown out Wednesday. This allows the U.S. to continue supporting a search Continue Reading
Clogged Arteries Might Raise Risk of Dementia, Experts Warn
Title: Clogged Arteries Might Raise Risk of Dementia, Experts Warn Category: Health News Created: 7/21/2011 6:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 7/22/2011 View original post here: Clogged Arteries Continue Reading
Dementia Risk Heightened by Clogged Arteries
Dementia may not be the most obvious side effect of clogged arteries, but experts are saying it’s a real possibility, HealthDay reports. By affecting blood flow to the brain, clogged arteries can Continue Reading
Two Antidepressants Given to Dementia Patients Ineffective: Study
Title: Two Antidepressants Given to Dementia Patients Ineffective: Study Category: Health News Created: 7/19/2011 4:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 7/20/2011 Visit link: Two Antidepressants Continue Reading
Dementia Risk for Retired Football Players?
Title: Dementia Risk for Retired Football Players? Category: Health News Created: 7/20/2011 11:01:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/20/2011 Originally posted here: Dementia Risk for Retired Continue Reading
Health gains from multiple sclerosis drugs come at a high price, study finds
A new study shows that the health gains associated with a category of medications commonly used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) -- know as disease modifying drugs -- come at a very high cost when Continue Reading
Most drugs for Parkinson’s psychosis unproven
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Nearly every prescription written to treat Parkinson's psychosis -- a common psychiatric side effect of Parkinson's disease -- is for medications that have not been shown Continue Reading
Minister: Iran to Boost Support for Stem Cell Medicare
Iranian Health Minister Marziyeh Vahid Dastjerdi announced that Iran has already applied stem cell method for curing different diseases, and added that her ministry supports further achievements in Continue Reading
Maintaining Good Health May Reduce Dementia Risk
Title: Maintaining Good Health May Reduce Dementia Risk Category: Health News Created: 7/14/2011 11:01:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/14/2011 See the original post here: Maintaining Good Health Continue Reading
Hutchinson Center to lead research project to explore a potential cure for HIV infection
( Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ) Whether a stem cell transplant using an HIV-infected person's own genetically modified immune cells can become a cure for the disease is the focus of a new Continue Reading
Researchers to Study Cinnamon as Multiple Sclerosis Treatment …
Could cinnamon be used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS)? That's what scientists at Rush University Medical Center want to know, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has committed $750000 Continue Reading
Poor Brain ‘Sync’ a Possible Sign of Autism
Title: Poor Brain 'Sync' a Possible Sign of Autism Category: Health News Created: 6/22/2011 2:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 6/23/2011 Original post: Poor Brain 'Sync' a Possible Sign of Continue Reading
Potential impact of cinnamon on multiple sclerosis studied
( Rush University Medical Center ) A neurological scientist at Rush University Medical Center has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to evaluate whether cinnamon, a common Continue Reading
Facing Autism in New Brunswick: Maeng Family and Son with Autism …
The family is no longer facing deportation because of their son's autism and epilepsy. The federal government rescinded the order after the Province of New Brunswick confirmed confirmed it will Continue Reading
The future of stem cell applications challenging, bright
( University of South Florida (USF Health) ) Stem cell transplantation may offer therapy through simple cell replacement procedures to restructure damaged organs, tissues and cells, or provide Continue Reading
Sativex(R) Approved In Denmark For The Treatment Of Spasticity Due To Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Almirall, S.A. Read more: Sativex(R) Approved In Denmark For The Treatment Of Spasticity Due To Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Continue Reading
Parenting teenagers on the autism spectrum
One of the hardest things about parenting older kids who are on the autism spectrum is recognizing that the issues... Originally posted here: Parenting teenagers on the autism spectrum Continue Reading
Elderly care made major priority
Scottish Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon makes care of the elderly a "personal priority", with a focus on dementia sufferers. View original post here: Elderly care made major priority Continue Reading
Prenatal Vitamins May Lower Autism Risk
Title: Prenatal Vitamins May Lower Autism Risk Category: Health News Created: 6/2/2011 11:01:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 6/2/2011 Read more here: Prenatal Vitamins May Lower Autism Risk Continue Reading
Help For Patients Suffering From Delirium
Adults with dementia and delirium may soon have a way to combat their delirium, thanks to a $2.4 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health. "Delirium is prevalent in people with Continue Reading
