Health Industry and Medical News - United Press International - UPI.com

Health News

Study: Breastfeeding may help keep babies safe from dangerous bacteria

Health News // 12 hours ago

Study: Breastfeeding may help keep babies safe from dangerous bacteria

Another study backs up the belief that "breast is best" when it comes to a baby's health.

Study: Nearly a quarter of Juul's Twitter followers are under 18

Health News // 18 hours ago

Study: Nearly a quarter of Juul's Twitter followers are under 18

Young Juul users may not know they're addicted to nicotine

Health News // 1 day ago

Young Juul users may not know they're addicted to nicotine

Study suggests skin creams may be safe during radiation for cancer

Health News // 1 day ago

Study suggests skin creams may be safe during radiation for cancer

CDC: Half of all Americans trying to lose weight

Health News // 1 day ago

CDC: Half of all Americans trying to lose weight

The latest national tally on dieting finds that nearly half of U.S. adults are doing what they can to trim a widening waistline.

Study shows higher rate of stroke among pot smokers

Health News // 1 day ago

Study shows higher rate of stroke among pot smokers

As the use of marijuana is growing, with Canada legalizing the drug just this week, a new study that ties pot to a raised risk for stroke might give users pause.

Researchers find link between Alzheimer's, herpes

Health News // 1 day ago

Researchers find link between Alzheimer's, herpes

There's growing evidence that the herpes virus responsible for cold sores also may cause Alzheimer's disease, a new research paper contends.

Experts issue warning about 'baby boxes'

Health News // 1 day ago

Experts issue warning about 'baby boxes'

Cardboard baby boxes are gaining fans, but are they as safe as cribs and bassinets? Experts say no.

E-cigarettes slowed wound healing in animal study

Health News // 2 days ago

E-cigarettes slowed wound healing in animal study

Smoking electronic cigarettes could slow the healing of skin wounds as much as regular cigarettes, according to a new study on rats.

Antiviral med fuels rapid decline in new HIV infections in gay men: Study

Health News // 2 days ago

Antiviral med fuels rapid decline in new HIV infections in gay men: Study

Giving antiviral medications to gay men without HIV led to a 25 percent reduction in new infections of the AIDS-causing virus, a new study shows.

Test strips for fentanyl may help prevent overdoses

Health News // 2 days ago

Test strips for fentanyl may help prevent overdoses

Fast-acting test strips for fentanyl could reduce drug overdose deaths, a new study suggests.

Physical activity lowers death risk from heart disease, study says

Health News // 2 days ago

Physical activity lowers death risk from heart disease, study says

Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Physical activity could lower the high rate of death associated with frailty in older people, according to a study conducted in Spain.

First esophagus grown from stem cells transplanted into mice

Health News // 2 days ago

First esophagus grown from stem cells transplanted into mice

Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Researchers for the first time have grown a functional esophagus from stem cells and transplanted the food pipe successfully in mice.

New genetic cause of severe childhood epilepsy identified

Health News // 2 days ago

New genetic cause of severe childhood epilepsy identified

Oct. 18 (UPI) -- A new genetic cause of severe, difficult-to-treat childhood epilepsy syndrome has been identified, offering clues to potential medical treatments.

Omega-3 fatty acids in seafood could help maintain health over time

Health News // 2 days ago

Omega-3 fatty acids in seafood could help maintain health over time

Tuna, salmon, mackerel, cod: Whatever your preference, eating more seafood may help you stay healthy as you age, new research suggests.

Triple-drug therapy may be 'breakthrough' for cystic fibrosis treatment

Health News // 2 days ago

Triple-drug therapy may be 'breakthrough' for cystic fibrosis treatment

Two preliminary trials have found that either of two triple-drug regimens could benefit up to 90 percent of people with cystic fibrosis, researchers report.

Study: Simple test may help predict recovery after stroke

Health News // 2 days ago

Study: Simple test may help predict recovery after stroke

Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Researchers have developed a simple test that might help determine how patients recover from strokes even three later, according to a study.

150-year-old drug might improve cancer radiation therapy, study says

Health News // 2 days ago

150-year-old drug might improve cancer radiation therapy, study says

Oct. 18 (UPI) -- A 150-year-old drug used to increase blood flow throughout the body appears to improve cancer treatment radiation by making tumors more sensitive to the therapy.

U.S. birth rates continue to drop as new moms get older

Health News // 3 days ago

U.S. birth rates continue to drop as new moms get older

American women are having fewer children, and they're having them later in life, a new government report shows.

Scientists closer to drug that cuts nicotine dependence

Health News // 3 days ago

Scientists closer to drug that cuts nicotine dependence

Researchers say they've created an enzyme that might one day reduce nicotine cravings in smokers.

Back to Article

/