Cigar sales are up as tobacco companies use movie stars and athletes to boost the popularity of cigar smoking by making it look sophisticated and glamorous. But, the American Dental Association (ADA) warns that even occasional cigar smoking may contribute to serious oral health risks.
Fact on Cigar Smoking by ADA
National Jewish Medical and Research Center Shows Rush Immunotherapy Results in Allergen-Specific Changes in T Cells. Rush immunotherapy targeting a single allergen makes distinct changes in T cells and stops allergic reactions, National Jewish Medical and Research Center physicians found, according to the April issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. EMBARGOED UNTIL: April 21, 1997
Protecting children from the dangers of the sun is the focus of a joint American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) national skin cancer prevention conference at the New York Hilton and Towers, May 1-2.
Adolescents who have been exposed to community violence are more likely to engage in violent behavior themselves, according to the results of a study presented by Jennifer Conroy M.P.H. of UT-Houston School of Public Health at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (April 1997).
A graduate student at Purdue University has developed a gel-like material that may someday be used to deliver insulin to diabetic patients in a way that mimics the natural response of the body ã by responding to changing glucose levels in the blood.
There appears to be something special about the fruits of the vine when it comes to preventing heart disease. Red wine and purple grape juice appear to inhibit clotting activity whereas orange and grapefruit juice don't, researchers at the University of Wisconsin Medical School have found.
A gene linked to excessive cell duplication in the breast, one of the primary genetic events that occurs in breast cancers, has been discovered by researchers at Temple University School of Medicine's Fels Institute for Cancer Research.
Roger Staubach, the legendary Dallas Cowboys quarterback, will be the one millionth person to be screened for skin cancer as part of the American Academy of Dermatology's annual national Melanoma/Skin Cancer Screening Program. This event will be marked by a special screening to take place on Melanoma Monday, May 5th, at Texas Stadium.
Is the Gulf War Syndrome contagious? A Kansas State University toxicologist and principal researcher of the syndrome disputes recent claims that the disease is infectious.
According to work being presented here at the American Chemical Society national meeting by Mark Knize of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, marinating chicken before it's grilled reduces the levels of some potentially cancer-causing compounds formed while cooking.
Harvard Medical School scientists have uncovered an unexpected answer to why cells divide and cause cervical cancer -- finding suggests that bolstering tumor-supressor protein may lead to novel therapies.
News Briefs from the American Academy of Neurology Meeting April 12-19: 1) Thrombolytic Therapy Brings Brain-Dead Patient Back to Life; 2) Sleep Disorder in Parkinson's Disease Patients Can Lead to Nocturnal Injury Please note individual embargo dates.
Although many U.S. teaching hospitals are bucking tradition by moving morning "rounds" from the bedside to the conference room, patients seem to prefer the bedside discussions by physicians and medical students, a Johns Hopkins study suggests.
Supporting American mothers' often-ignored advice on healthy eating, results of a study performed at Johns Hopkins and several other centers suggest that eating more fruits and vegetables and fewer cheeseburgers can substantially and quickly lower blood pressure.
There are two ways to approach the treatment of obesity, a condition that affects approximately one in three Americans," according to Dr. Robert Dow, principal research investigator with Pfizer Inc, "Either you inhibit food intake, or you improve energy expenditure to get the 'exercise effect.'"
Which Italian wines have the most health-boosting antioxidants?
A year after doctors gave up on William Hines, his kidney tumor is gone and his life is back to normal. Hines is one of seven patients to undergo an experimental procedure that has brought MRI into the operating room.
Studies to be Presented at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting: 1) Gene Therapy in Monkeys May Lead to Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease 2) Stroke Patients Improve Walking Ability with New Therapy
Annals of Internal Medicine Tip Sheet 1) Delayed Hospital Presentation in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction; 2) Causes of Death in Homeless Adults
Physicians reporting at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) annual meeting describe how the Voxel Digital Holography System is helping them plan and perform complex neurosurgeries.
Media representatives are invited to attend the AAN Annual Meeting April 12-19 in Boston. Following are some of the studies that will be presented: 1) Smoking Increases Risk of Dementia 2) Estrogen Replacement Therapy Tied to Reduced Risk of Alzheimer's Disease 3) Pallidotomy Improves Verbal Memory for Parkinson's Patients
News from AAN Annual Meeting April 12-19: 1) Drug Improves Productivity by 50 Percent for Migraine Sufferers. Embargoed until April 15, 1996; 2) For Immediate Release: AAN Participates in Second Annual Brain Awareness Week, March 17-23
Zapping a cancer patient's tumor with ultrasound increases the tumor's vulnerability to chemotherapy, according to Dr. Mark Bednarski, a visiting professor/scholar at Stanford University School of Medicine,
The aroma of brewed coffee could have some of the same beneficial health effects that you get from eating fruits and vegetables, according to Dr. Takayuki Shibamoto of the University of California, Davis.
The familiar RDA (recommended dietary allowance) numbers that are the basis for nutrition labels are under review and may be revised.
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Oncology Center and the Department of Urology have confirmed successful activation of patients' immune systems in one of the first human trials of a genetically engineered cancer vaccine. Their findings, reported in the April 15, 1997, issue of Cancer Research, are the result of more than eight years of laboratory, animal and preclinical human studies.
Using a specially prepared chemical "key," University of Delaware researchers have set the stage to unlock the secrets of five unique compounds derived from red sea algae, according to an April 14 presentation at the American Chemical Society meeting. EMBARGOED: 9:00 a.m. PT, Monday, April 14, 1997
Dr. Jeffrey L. Cleland and his colleagues at Genentech in San Francisco say they are the first to develop an alternative to current vaccination practices by providing all the needed immunizations in a single shot.
APA Annual Meeting 5/17-22 in San Diego: Media Briefing Topics - 1) Barriers to Getting Psychiatric Care,2) Are We Pushing Our Kids Too Hard?,3) Managed Mental Health Care seminar - each featuring panels of expert psychiatrists as presenters.
ARS News Service Tip Sheet for April 12, 1997: 1- Biocontrol Duo Gang up on Armyworms; 2- Snap Beans Fingered as Calcium Source for Youths; 3- Dieters' Responses Slowed in Study; 4- Berry Good Food for the Brain; 5- Too Little Magnesium Makes One Work Harder.
Parents might want to think twice before letting their children swing on a single rope or vine in their backyards, according to a study published in the April issue of Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
American girls are showing signs of puberty sooner than expected, according to a new study published in Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
To protect children from the dangers of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) calls for stricter government regulation of tobacco advertising and recommends measures aimed at creating smoke-free environments for our children.
Women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol during their first trimester of pregnancy may increase their risk of giving birth to an infant with rare kidney defects, according to a recent study published on Pediatrics electronic pages, the electronic journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In the past 20 years, more 4- and 5-year-olds have become overweight, especially girls, says the first national study of overweight preschoolers.
Most young athletes with high blood pressure shouldnt be restricted from competitive sports, but they need to be monitored closely, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Breastfeeding has increased dramatically, with a sharp rise among women enrolled in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental food program, according to a study published on Pediatrics electronic pages, the electronic journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Individuals who sleep more than eight hours a night or take daytime naps are 50 percent more likely to suffer a stroke or develop heart disease, according to a study published in the April issue of the American Academy of Neurology's scientific journal, Neurology.
Cladribine, a chemotherapy drug, drastically lowered counts of a kind of white blood cell (known as a lymphocyte) in patients with chronic progressive multiple sclerosis, according to a study presented during the American Academy of Neurology's 49th Annual Meeting April 12-19 in Boston. EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL 7:30 AM, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1997
An independent Government Accounting Office report condemning the Department of Defense program to train psychologists to prescribe medication reinforces the American Psychiatric Association's long-standing opposition to the program.
Two LSU professors have helped find a way for individuals to be able to exercise for longer periods of time, according to a study released today (April 9) at the Experimental Biology '97 conference in New Orleans.
People with questions about vaccinations can now call the National Immunization Information Hotline, a new toll-free service providing information about vaccine-preventable diseases and immunizations to protect against them. Hotline callers are preparing for increased calls during National Infant Immunization Week, April 20-26.
A new look at a famous Chicago study on nutrition and heart disease further documents that men who ate a moderate amount of fish had a lower risk for dying of a heart attack than men who did not eat fish. Embargoed: 4/9/97
Parkinson's disease may be reversible if a drug that has worked in animal tests is as successful in humans.
Keeping surgery patients warm is a simple and inexpensive way to significantly reduce the risk of heart complications, the leading cause of post-operative death, a Johns Hopkins study suggests.
The chance of having a stroke after a heart attack is highest within five days of the attack, thus reducing a personÃs short-term and long-term survival, Swedish scientists report today in the current issue of the American Heart Association journal Stroke. Embargoed: Monday, April 7, 1997 4 p.m. EST
Key nutrients in the diet during infancy and adolescence--especially sodium, calcium, fiber and fat--have an early impact on blood pressure and could influence whether high blood pressure develops later in life, two new reports suggest.
Low concentrations of the popular skin care ingredients called alpha-hydroxy acids appear to be modestly effective in reducing symptoms of skin aging brought on by sun exposure and other environmental factors.
Sunscreens are being customized to meet a variety of needs. The industry is continually coming out with new products, 'improved' versions of old favorites and product extensions. Significant improvements include less irritation and improved substantivity. Selecting a sunscreen has become a complicated decision.
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