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Though safe, nilotinib does not show promise for benefit for Parkinson’s disease
Northwestern University and the Parkinson Study Group announced that the Nilotinib in Parkinson’s Disease (NILO-PD) study showed that nilotinib, an…
Patient diaries reveal propensity for epileptic seizures
A researcher at Rice University’s Brown School of Engineering and an alumna of her lab have the first validation of…
Chrissy Teigen's Daughter Claims to Be Too Sick for School: 'I Believed It'
An actress in the making! Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s 3-year-old daughter, Luna, convinced her mom that she didn’t feel…
Fasting for 14 hours a day may cut risks for diabetes, heart disease
Fasting for 14 hours a day may cut risks for diabetes, stroke and heart disease by helping obese people shed…
Another downside to vaping: higher odds for depression
(HealthDay)—Vaping, already linked to lung damage, may also have harmful psychological effects, a new study suggests. The researchers found a…
Two thirds of doctors prescribe for THEMSELVES or family members
Up to three quarters of doctors ‘are prescribing painkillers and antibiotics to THEMSELVES, family and friends’ – despite official advice…
How to help fix the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ hospital rating system
The current hospital star-rating system used by the U.S. government’s Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is plagued with numerous…
Implant survival poor for converted ‘partial’ knee replacements
(HealthDay)—Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) converted from medial unicompartmental (or “partial”) knee arthroplasty (UKA) has a risk for revision that is…
The Best Holidays Buys for New Moms: Nursing Bras, Chocolate Fondue and More
Now that the holiday season is here, it’s time to start spoiling! When checking over your list — and checking…