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Two-Week Stay at Specialized Hospital can Treat Insomnia
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 04, 2014 01:46 PM EDTIn a recent study, researchers tested a new treatment method for insomniacs and found that a two-week stay at a specialized hospital could potentially be beneficial.
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Experimental ZMapp Drug has a 100% Success Rate for Monkeys
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 01, 2014 01:21 PM EDTAccording to the results from clinical trials conducted on ZMapp, the experimental medication for the Ebola virus, the drug was effective 100 percent of the time for monkeys.
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Antidepressants Might Help with Pain Post Surgery
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 30, 2014 09:39 AM EDTResearchers from a new study, concluded that antidepressants have the potential of becoming an effective treatment option for patients dealing with postoperative pain.
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Talk Therapy Combined with Meds Effective for Severe Depression
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 22, 2014 10:45 AM EDTIn a new study, researchers examined a new treatment route for people with short-term severe depression and found that combining talk therapy with antidepressants was effective.
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Blood Transfusions can cut Stroke Risk for Kids with Sickle Cell Anemia
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 21, 2014 03:53 PM EDTAccording to the study, monthly blood transfusions can reduce recurrent stroke risk for children with sickle cell anemia.
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Emory Hospital Set to Discharge American Doctor
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 21, 2014 09:44 AM EDTHospital officials reported that doctor Kent Brantly, 33, who was infected with Ebola in West Africa, is scheduled to be discharged today.
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‘Bubble Boy’ Disease is more Common than Previously Thought, Study Reveals
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 20, 2014 10:56 AM EDTAccording to researchers, severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), dubbed "Bubble Boy" disease, is two times more common than experts believed.
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Cancer Screenings Common but not Necessary for Seniors
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 19, 2014 11:13 AM EDTAccording to a new study, cancer screenings are common but not beneficial for seniors with a short life expectancy.
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Four Ways to Spot Body Image Issues
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 18, 2014 02:16 PM EDTHere are four ways to spot people with body image issues who might need help.
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Surfing can Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Patients
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 18, 2014 10:06 AM EDTPeople diagnosed with cystic fibrosis can benefit greatly from surfing.
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FDA Approves New Insomnia Treatment
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 14, 2014 11:16 AM EDTThe FDA has approved a new prescription pill for insomnia.
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Modified Bacteria can Treat Tumors in Rats, Dogs and Humans
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 13, 2014 04:18 PM EDTA new study reported that injecting a modified version of a bacterium directly into a tumor can create an anti-tumor response in rats, dogs and humans.
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Pfizer Teams up with 23andMe to Study Bowel Disease
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 12, 2014 12:48 PM EDTPfizer and 23andMe have teamed up to study bowel disease.
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WHO Endorses Experimental Ebola Drugs
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 12, 2014 09:18 AM EDTWHO announced that it will endorse the use of experimental drugs for Ebola.
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Alteplase Given Promptly After Stroke Reduces Long-Term Disability, Study Finds
By Kamal Nayan | Aug 06, 2014 11:28 AM EDTMany more stroke patients could benefit from thrombolytic treatment, however it needs to administered as quickly as possible after the first signs of illness , a new study has found.
