Archive: 06/02/2015
E-cigarette vapors, flavorings, trigger lung cell stress
Do electronic cigarettes help people quit smoking? As the debate continues on that point, a new University of Rochester study suggests that e-cigarettes are likely a toxic replacement for tobacco products.
Feb 6, 2015
Pepperidge Farm recalls 46,000 bagel due to allergy risk
(AP)—Pepperidge Farm is recalling about 46,000 packages of bagels because they may contain peanuts or almonds that could set off a serious allergic reaction.
Feb 6, 2015
Guinea tries 58 over attack on Ebola outreach mission
Guinea has put 58 people on trial over an attack on Ebola outreach workers by a mob wielding machetes, a judicial source said on Friday.
Feb 6, 2015
Scientists target smartphone technology to improve hearing devices
Many scientists agree: The smartphone offers many applications and has become one of the most sophisticated technologies out there.
Feb 6, 2015
Researchers discover critical molecule in fight against lung infection
A Montana State University graduate student who wants to reduce the number of people dying from lung infections has discovered a molecule that's critical for immunity.
Feb 6, 2015
Lurasidone in schizophrenia: Added benefit is not proven
The drug lurasidone (trade name Latuda) has been available since November 2014 for the treatment of adults with schizophrenia. The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) examined in a dossier assessment ...
Feb 6, 2015
Poor access to primary care results in poorer health for deaf people
Deaf people who sign have poorer health than the general population, according to a study led by researchers from the School for Social and Community Medicine at the University of Bristol, UK.
Feb 6, 2015
Ebola nightmare does not end with recovery: WHO
People who survive Ebola continue to suffer from serious physical and psychological ailments and require care long after the deadly virus has left their bodies, the World Health Organization said Friday.
Feb 6, 2015