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Innovative Therapy Helps Seniors Fight Depression
FRIDAY, Jan. 27 (HealthDay News) — A “team approach” to treat depression in elderly people produces effective, lasting results, a n…
Health Highlights: Jan. 27, 2006
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Medical Device Make…
Treatment for Childhood Disorder Brings Sleep Dangers
THURSDAY, Jan. 26 (HealthDay News) — Growth hormone treatment for Prader-Willi syndrome — a rare condition that causes children t…
Hispanic Americans Have Best Pregnancy Outcomes
THURSDAY, Jan. 26 (HealthDay News) — A new survey finds that Hispanic-American mothers have lower rates of pre-term delivery and …
Low Eye Cholesterol Could Spur Cataracts
THURSDAY, Jan. 26 (HealthDay News) — Low levels of cholesterol levels in the eyes may raise cataract risk, Japanese researchers re…
Vaginal Dryness Meds May Counteract Breast Cancer Drugs
THURSDAY, Jan. 26 (HealthDay News) — Estrogen used to combat vaginal dryness and other postmenopausal symptoms may counteract the b…
Scientists Unlock Genetic Information on Bird Flu
THURSDAY, Jan. 26 (HealthDay News) — Researchers are reporting the most complete analysis yet of the genetics of bird flu viruses, …
Fake Research Puts Medical Journals Under Microscope
THURSDAY, Jan. 26 (HealthDay News) — The recent spate of high-profile scientific shams has left many wondering whether what appears…
Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction Rate Remains Low
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) — The number of women choosing breast reconstruction after a mastectomy has not risen much, des…
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 25, 2006
(HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:
Ulcerative Colitis
This study wi…