You searched for
We found 9 articles
Progress being made in exploring potential use of stem cells to treat heart disease

Progress being made in exploring potential use of stem cells to treat heart disease

Scientists are making headway in exploring the potential future use of stem cells to treat heart disease, according to a…

07 Jul 2006

Key to Early Diagnosis of Autism May be in the Placenta

Key to Early Diagnosis of Autism May be in the Placenta

Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have discovered in the placenta what may be the earliest marker for autism, possibly…

07 Jul 2006

'SCRATCH' The Confusion Away: New Tool to Sort Out Insect Bites in Children

'SCRATCH' The Confusion Away: New Tool to Sort Out Insect Bites in Children

Children afflicted with insect-bite rashes are often misdiagnosed or referred for extensive and costly tests, but a new, easy-to-remember set…

07 Jul 2006

Parents are key to babies healthy smiles

Parents are key to babies healthy smiles

Parents are the key to good oral health for their children even before the first baby teeth develop, Medical College…

07 Jul 2006

Epilepsy drug eases symptoms of inherited disorder that weakens muscles

Epilepsy drug eases symptoms of inherited disorder that weakens muscles

An epilepsy drug that has been on the market for decades can ease the symptoms of adult sufferers with a…

06 Jul 2006

Airborne Mould Spores Increase Kids' Risk for Multiple Allergies

Airborne Mould Spores Increase Kids' Risk for Multiple Allergies

University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers say exposure to a certain group of fungal spores -abundant in the air that we…

05 Jul 2006

Can Deadly Peanut Allergies Be Cured?

Can Deadly Peanut Allergies Be Cured?

Just being in the same room as peanuts can send Liam Park into a violent allergy attack. And yet, the…

05 Jul 2006

Youth Overweight Increases Risk of Bone Fractures, Muscle and Joint Pain

Youth Overweight Increases Risk of Bone Fractures, Muscle and Joint Pain

Children and adolescents who are overweight are more likely than their normal weight counterparts to suffer bone fractures and have…

05 Jul 2006

Engineering electrically conducting tissue for the heart

Engineering electrically conducting tissue for the heart

Experiments suggest an alternative to pacemaker treatment. Patients with complete heart block, or disrupted electrical conduction in their hearts, are…

04 Jul 2006