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Better Management More Important Than New Drugs For Arthritis

Although there has been an increase in the number of new arthritis treatments in recent years, the best results will come from more effective use of the drugs we have. Research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Arthritis Research and Therapy investigates the effectiveness of available arthritis drugs and concludes that better management is the most important factor.

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29.11.2008 09:00:00 - Health News from Medical News Today

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Arkansas Department Of Health Sets New Record For Mass Dispensing Flu Exercise

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) set a new record for its Mass Dispensing Flu Exercise and immunized 123,172 Arkansans against influenza last week. The shots were dispensed during the mass flu vaccination clinics held statewide in 81 health units.

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29.11.2008 09:00:00 - Health News from Medical News Today

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Drive To Provide Dental Sealants To Children - Office Of Oral Health, Arkansas Department Of Health

A simple procedure that dentists and dental hygienists do can effectively prevents tooth decay and makes it possible for a child to grow up without cavities and fillings. Dental sealants are special protective plastic coatings that are placed on the grooves on the chewing surfaces of teeth where 90 percent of decay occurs in children.

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29.11.2008 09:00:00 - Health News from Medical News Today

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Annual Medicare Drug Plan Enrollment Window Now Open - Alaskan Authorities Encourage Seniors To Review New Options

Alaskans age 65 and older who are interested in getting prescription drug coverage through the Medicare Part D program should sign up during the annual open enrollment, Nov. 15 through Dec. 31. Even seniors who are happy with their Medicare prescription plans are encouraged to review the new options introduced each year.

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29.11.2008 09:00:00 - Health News from Medical News Today

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Diagnosis Of Rabid Bat In Baldwin County Prompts Reminders To Immunize Pets - Alabama Department Of Public Health

The diagnosis of a rabid bat in the Fairhope area in Baldwin County has prompted public officials to encourage pet owners to be sure their dogs and cats are vaccinated against the fatal disease. "We do not believe that there was a human exposure in this case," said Charlotte Plumb, Environmental Supervisor with the Baldwin County Health Department.

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29.11.2008 09:00:00 - Health News from Medical News Today

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Mechanism Linking Serotonin With Regulation Of Food Intake Revealed By Research

Genetic mouse models have provided surprising insight into mechanisms linking serotoninergic compounds with the regulation of feeding behavior and body weight. The research, published by Cell Press in the November 26th issue of the journal Neuron, pinpoints a specific group of brain cells that mediate energy balance and may lead to the development of antiobesity drugs with fewer side effects.

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29.11.2008 09:00:00 - Health News from Medical News Today

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Food Intake Shut Down And 'Siesta Mode' Turned On By Newly Identified Molecule

Researchers have identified a molecule that tells your brain your stomach is full - signaling that it's time to say no to seconds and push back from the table. In studies with mice and rats, researchers have found that a chemical messenger called NAPE is made in the small intestine after the animals ate a greasy meal.

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29.11.2008 09:00:00 - Health News from Medical News Today

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Winter Brings Flu, Summer Brings Bacterial Infections

In the same way that winter is commonly known to be the "flu season," a new study suggests that the dog days of summer may well be the "bacterial infection" season. Researchers have discovered that serious infections caused by gram-negative bacteria can go up as much as 17 percent with every 10 degree increase in seasonal temperature.

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29.11.2008 09:00:00 - Health News from Medical News Today

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Older Blacks Appear To Perceive Their Overall Health Differently Than Whites With Same Abilities, Study Indicates

Elderly blacks are more likely than their white counterparts to rate their health as poor, even when they are in good physical health, according to a study in the January issue of the Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences, Reuters reports.

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29.11.2008 09:00:00 - Health News from Medical News Today

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More Than 50% Of Commercial Sex Workers In Beijing Do Not Use Condoms, Report Says

More than half of commercial sex workers in Beijing do not use condoms, despite the fact that HIV increasingly is spread through sexual contact in the city, according to a report on HIV/AIDS prevention and control released Tuesday, Xinhua/China Daily reports. Fang Laiying, director of Beijing's Municipal Health Bureau, said that 46.

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29.11.2008 09:00:00 - Health News from Medical News Today

Health News from Medical News Today

Better Management More Important Than New Drugs For Arthritis

Arkansas Department Of Health Sets New Record For Mass Dispensing Flu Exercise

Drive To Provide Dental Sealants To Children - Office Of Oral Health, Arkansas Department Of Health

Annual Medicare Drug Plan Enrollment Window Now Open - Alaskan Authorities Encourage Seniors To Review New Options

Diagnosis Of Rabid Bat In Baldwin County Prompts Reminders To Immunize Pets - Alabama Department Of Public Health

Mechanism Linking Serotonin With Regulation Of Food Intake Revealed By Research

Food Intake Shut Down And 'Siesta Mode' Turned On By Newly Identified Molecule

Winter Brings Flu, Summer Brings Bacterial Infections

Older Blacks Appear To Perceive Their Overall Health Differently Than Whites With Same Abilities, Study Indicates

More Than 50% Of Commercial Sex Workers In Beijing Do Not Use Condoms, Report Says

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