Soy Protein Rich Diet Helps Prevent Osteoporosis
A latest study found that menopausal women, who ate diets rich in soy protein, had lower levels of a blood marker for bone loss.
Scientists Discover Promising Treatment For Osteoporosis
Researchers at the Scripps Research Institute have developed a drug that can help treat osteoporosis.
Updated Guidelines Needed For Biosimilars, New Class Of Drugs
Government policies might not be robust enough for emerging medicines to be integrated into treatment plans, experts say.
Peregrine Financial's Wasendorf To Be Freed After Guilty Plea
Peregrine Financial Group Chief Executive Russell Wasendorf Sr., who has confessed to stealing more than $100 million from his futures brokerage's clients, will be released from jail after he pleads guilty on Monday to mail fraud, lying to regulators and embezzling customer money, according to a judge's order.
Aspirin Use Not Tied To Breast Cancer Risk
There's no good evidence that aspirin protects women against breast cancer, according to a new study.
Pig Parasite May Help Treat Autoimmune Disorders
One company is developing what it hopes will be the first in a new class of treatments for autoimmune conditions. Each dose of the drug consists of thousands of microscopic parasite eggs, culled from pig feces, suspended in a tablespoon of saline solution to be swallowed.
AIDS-Like Disease In SE Asia Is Not Spread By Virus: Study
The disease dubbed "Adult-Onset Immunodeficiency" by researchers is not caused by a virus, meaning it is not contagious.
‘Medical’ Marijuana: 10 Health Benefits That Legitimize Legalization
Prescription drugs kill between about 100,000 people in the world each year, but marijuana, medical or not, has caused absolutely zero deaths. Weed, pot, ganja, or whatever you want to call it, cannabis has actually been a favorable treatment in the treatment of about 200 different medical conditions. Here are 10 ways marijuana can improve your health.
Widespread Use Of Prescription Steroids Draws Worry
Based on a decade's worth of national surveys, researchers found more than 2.5 million adults in the U.S. take oral steroids - a rate that trumps all existing estimates from other countries.
Sick Americans Relieved At High Court Health Ruling
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act led by President Barack Obama, people like 59-year-old freelance writer Gail Richardson could be eligible for insurance under an expanded Medicaid program for low-income earners now that the highest U.S. court has rejected a challenge to the law's constitutionality.
Safety Of All-Metal Hip Implants Under US Scrutiny
All-metal artificial hips were developed to be more durable than traditional implants, which combine a ceramic or metal ball with a plastic socket. But after a large recall from a major manufacturer, the FDA is asking experts for guidance on how to monitor patients.
Promoting Health? It's All In The Game
Gamification - turning boring, unpleasant but necessary tasks into an online game - is a new way of thinking that is gaining momentum among drugmakers and health campaigners.
US FDA Alerts Consumers About Mexico's Recall Of Reumofan Plus
Mexico's Ministry of Health has issued a warning on Reumofan Plus -- marketed as a so-called natural dietary supplement for pain relief and other serious conditions -- and ordered manufacturer Riger Naturals to recall it.
Ancient 'Loch Ness Monster' Suffered From Arthritis Leading To Pliosaur Demise, New Research Says
Ancient versions of the mythical Loch Ness monster apparently suffered from a very pedestrian case of arthritis as they aged, according to British researchers, leading to the demise of the pliosaur.
Study Dampens Hopes For Steroid Replacement In Treating Back, Leg Pain
For sciatica patients, the genetically engineered pain medicine etanercept is no better at treating leg and lower back pain than traditional steroid injections, according to a new study.
Is Generation Z Going Silent?
We need to get today's youth out of the virtual world and into the outdoors.
One Alcoholic Drink A Day: Breast Cancer Increased Plus 10 Other Reported Effects
Women who have one alcoholic drink per day are 5 percent more likely to develop breast cancer, according to a new study. That risk increases with higher consumption.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (CLNT, LORL, UCTT, CHRS, HZNP, QUIK, CEDC, SABA, ONTY, SPPI, BCOV, ARNA)
The top after-market NASDAQ gainers Wednesday were: Cleantech Solutions International, Loral Space & Communications, Ultra Clean Holdings, Charming Shoppes, Horizon Pharma and QuickLogic Corp. The top after-market NASDAQ losers were: Central European Distribution, Saba Software, Oncothyreon, Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Brightcove Inc and Arena Pharmaceuticals.
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Poet Adrienne Rich Dies At Age 82
Adrienne Rich, a leading American poet and advocate of women's and gay liberation, died Tuesday at her home in Santa Cruz, Calif., her family said. She was 82.
Chili Peppers May Lower Cholesterol And Improve Blood Flow
Studies have shown that chili peppers can lower cholesterol and improve blood flow - and scientists now know why.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Children: Delay in Surgery Can Lead to Permanent Damage
It's a part of childhood that children fall down while playing and get their knees injured or swollen. While you pay attention to the injuries, at times it is likely that you may not pay the required attention to the swelling on your kid's knee. But chances are there that the swelling can be related to an internal injury of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) located in the knee.
Pfizer, BYU Go To Court In May Over Celebrex, Millions Of Dollars At Stake
Pfizer, the world's largest drug maker, is scheduled to appear in court in May over Celebrex, a drug Bingham Young University and researcher Dr. Daniel Simmons claim royalties that could amount to millions to a billion dollars.
New Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implant Gets FDA Approval
The privately held Sientra Inc. on Friday joined the publicly traded Allergan Inc. and Johnson & Johnson (Mentor Worldwide LLC) as the only three companies to have won U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvals to market controversial silicone gel-filled breast implants.
Arthritis Drugs: Side Effects Of Shelved Medication Include Bone Decay, Joint Deterioration
On Monday, March 12, Pfizer Inc., Johnson & Johnson and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals will argue that they should continue to study the drug, while taking the necessary safety precautions to protect their patients. Two years ago a series experiments to develop a new prescription drug that would successfully alleviate the pain caused by arthritis conducted by some of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies were put on hold by the United States’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
What is Kombucha Tea? Reported Benefits and Dangers of the Fermented Drink
A fermented concoction made with tea, sugar, bacteria and yeasts might not sound like the most delicious or most beneficial drink, but some believe that is exactly what Kombucha tea is. Some have called it a magical elixir; some have dubbed it the new Red Bull only with healthful properties; some claim it can fight everything from baldness to AIDS. However, other sources cite adverse side effects of and deaths linked to the drink.
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