Written on Mar, 07, 2005
by DrB
By Rob Stein Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, March 7, 2005; 10:08 AM Aspirin does not protect women against heart attacks in the same way it does for men, but the venerable painkiller does cut women’s chances of suffering a stroke, researchers reported…
Written on Mar, 06, 2005
by DrB
By Alison McCook NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – How long a man’s second finger is relative to his fourth finger appears to predict whether he is prone to be physically aggressive toward others, according to a new study by researchers at the University…
Written on Mar, 01, 2005
by DrB
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Some people develop osteoporosis, the mineral loss disease that leads to brittle bones, because their bodies cannot tolerate wheat flour, a study said on Monday
Written on Feb, 27, 2005
by DrB
Herb Used To Treat Diabetes Works Like Modern-day Prescription Drugs, Study Suggests Source: Ohio State University Date: 2005-02-21 URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/02/050218160028.htm Herb Used To Treat Diabetes Works Like Modern-day Prescription Drugs, Study Suggests COLUMBUS, Ohio – An herb used in traditional Indian medicine to…
Written on Feb, 26, 2005
by DrB
Avocado Receives “R” Rating Includes Recipe Below If a motion picture were produced on the history of the avocado, the film might have the dubious distinction of receiving an “R” rating for “mature audiences.” The opening scene might feature a group of actors…
Written on Feb, 26, 2005
by DrB
Study: Drug for Agitation Makes Alzheimer’s Patients Worse February 18, 2005 (British Medical Journal) — Quetiapine, a drug commonly used in nursing homes to treat agitation and related symptoms in people with Alzheimer’s disease actually worsens patients’ illness, speeding up their rate of…