Wednesday, February 15, 2012

healthnews



Ear, Nose and Throat photo
New imageAntibiotics No Better than Placebo for Most Sinus Infections
Written by Catharine Paddock PhD
If you have a sinus infection, taking a course of antibiotics does not help you recover faster or reduce symptoms any more effectively than taking an inactive placebo, according to a new study by Washington University School of Medicine in St... [read article]

Stem Cell Research photo
Bone Marrow Stem Cells Help Heal Heart Attack Damage
Written by Catharine Paddock PhD
A systematic review of the evidence so far suggests stem cells derived from bone marrow moderately improves heart function after a heart attack. But the authors say larger trials are needed before we can devise guidelines... [read article]

Water - Air Quality / Agriculture photo
Air Pollution Tied To Cognitive Decline, Stroke
Written by Catharine Paddock PhD
Two studies published in the Archives of Internal Medicine on Monday suggest that air pollution at levels experienced by most Americans or considered safe by the Environmental Protection Agency is linked to higher risk of... [read article]

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