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Researchers find genetic link to dislike of cilantro / coriander

(Medical Xpress)—Cilantro or coriander as it's known in Britain and some other places, is a leafy green herb commonly used in Mexican food and has a history of having one of those kinds of flavors that ...

Genetics created Sep 13, 2012 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (8) | comments 10 | with audio podcast report

Latin America risks being 'overwhelmed' by burgeoning cancer epidemic

Latin America is facing an alarming increase in cancer rates, and unless urgent action is taken to prevent cancers, improve health-care systems and facilities, access to vital medical care, and treatment of poor people, the ...

Cancer created Apr 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Plain packaging reduces the appeal of smoking: study

While Australia has recently passed legislation to ban logos from cigarette packages and to make plain packaging mandatory, other countries are still considering whether or not to take similar measures. New research published ...

Addiction created Sep 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

One million people commit suicide each year: WHO

One million people die by their own hand each year, accounting for more deaths than wars and murders put together, the World Health Organisation said Friday, calling for urgent action to address the problem.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 07, 2012 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (5) | comments 1

Study finds tailored diabetes education programs can benefit African, Latin American women who are higher risk

A new study led by Ryerson University provides guidelines on how best to deliver diabetes self-management education programs to women in Black/Caribbean and Latin American communities – gender and ethnic ...

Diabetes created Apr 26, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New data show countries around the world grappling with changing health challenges

Alzheimer's disease is the fastest growing threat to health in the US. HIV/AIDS and alcohol are severely eroding the health of Russians. Violence is claiming the lives of young men in large swaths of Latin America, constituting ...

Health created Mar 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New study highlights Chagas disease as a growing health and socio-economic challenge

Today, The Lancet Infectious Diseases published a new report that examines the global economic burden of Chagas disease. In the first study of its kind, researchers measured the health and economic impact of Chagas diseas ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 07, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Medical tourism sets pulses racing

From liposuction in Athens to an eye operation in Dubai, the lucrative market in medical tourism is on the up, tempting ever more countries to look for ways to profit from foreign patient care.

Health created May 08, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

FDA approves new test for Chagas disease

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Abbott Laboratories' ESA test for Chagas disease, which could be a useful tool in protecting the nation's blood supply from contamination.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 26, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New drug prospect offers hope against hookworm infections

A drug candidate that is nearing clinical trials against a Latin American parasite is showing additional promise as a cure for hookworm, one of the most widespread and insidious parasites afflicting developing nations, according ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jul 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Young people having more unprotected sex: study

The number of young people having unprotected sex in the West has risen sharply over the past two years, a survey said Monday, with health professionals concerned the safe sex message is falling on deaf ears.

Health created Sep 26, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

French breast implant tycoon hits back as scandal grows

Holed up at his home in the south of France, the founder of troubled breast implant manufacturer PIP is fighting back against a growing international scandal over his allegedly faulty products.

Health created Dec 28, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

300,000 people in U.S. living with Chagas disease: report

(HealthDay) -- As many as 300,000 people in the United States may have chronic Chagas disease -- mostly spread by blood-sucking insects -- health officials report.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jul 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Standard definition of loss-to-follow-up for ART patients

A study led by Benjamin Chi of the University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA and colleagues reports on the development of a standard definition for loss-to-follow-up (LTFU) that can be used by HIV antiretroviral programs worldwide. ...

HIV & AIDS created Oct 25, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Progress reported with candidate dengue vaccine

Trials in Thailand with a candidate vaccine for dengue, a potentially fatal mosquito-borne disease, have shown it to protect against three of the four virus strains, its French maker said Wednesday.

Medications created Jul 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0