Public Health

School vaccine exemptions put kids at risk

March 31, 2007 on 5:12 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments Off NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Rules that allow parents to exempt their children from immunization requirements for "philosophical" reasons are putting all kids at risk of outbreaks of vaccine-preventable disease, Arkansas researchers warn.

Dementia patients dying early on sedatives: study

March 31, 2007 on 5:12 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments Off LONDON (Reuters) - Alzheimer's patients prescribed antipyschotic drugs as sedatives are dying early because of the treatment, British researchers said on Friday.

The pill may curb colon cancer risk

March 31, 2007 on 5:12 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments Off NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Data from a study involving nearly 40,000 women support a potential role of oral contraceptives in reducing the risk of colorectal cancer.

Lasers for acne yield ‘underwhelming’ results

March 31, 2007 on 5:12 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments Off NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Laser treatment isn't effective enough to be a solo first-line treatment for acne, although it may be worthwhile for some people to try, researchers conclude based on a study they conducted.

Phthalates linked to fat bellies, pre-diabetes

March 31, 2007 on 5:12 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments Off NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study ties exposure to additives found in everything from shampoo to pesticides to an increased risk of obesity and insulin resistance in men.