(Newswise)–The first head-to-head comparison of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies produced from plants versus the same antibodies produced from mammalian cells has shown that plant-produced antibodies can fight infection equally well. Scientists from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Arizona State University conducted the comparison as a test of the potential for treating disease […]
Everyday habits for a healthy heart
(Newswise)–American Heart Month in February is the perfect time to initiate lifestyle changes that can help lower your risk of cardiovascular diseases, the world’s largest killers, claiming 17.1 million lives a year*. Fitness expert Karin Richards, director of the exercise science and wellness management program at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, shares simple lifestyle […]
What do sleep, diabetes and red have in common with heart disease?
(Newswise)–If you’re a loud snorer who doesn’t feel rested enough during the day, you may be unwittingly putting your heart at risk. That’s because you could have untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a disorder directly linked to several cardiovascular syndromes that cause premature death. OSA, in which the upper airway becomes blocked repeatedly during sleep, […]
The power of prevention
(NAPSI)-More and more people are embracing the notion that health care prevention plays a major role in deterring disease. Staying in shape and watching what you eat can prevent many diseases–and that includes endocrine-related disorders such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, obesity and conditions related to numerous glands and hormones. A comprehensive, free resource designed […]
Palomar Pomerado Health to present “Dine with the Docs”
SAN DIEGO–Palomar Pomerado Health (PPH) will present “Dine with the Docs: Focus on Heart Health” on Thursday, February 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido, 340 North Escondido Blvd. in downtown Escondido. This unique learning opportunity is the first in a three-part series providing men and women […]
County Health: 10,616 vaccinated at H1N1 event
SAN DIEGO COUNTY–The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) vaccinated 10,616 people at five H1N1 mass vaccination events in the past two weekends. The totals by location are: · Qualcomm—3,298 · Escondido—1,622 · El Cajon—1,605 · Carlsbad—1,872 · National City—2,219 “We are very pleased with the response,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H, […]
Prompt vaccination reduces chickenpox risk after exposure
(Newswise)–For people who haven’t had chickenpox and are exposed to an ill family member, getting vaccinated within five days can reduce the risk of developing chickenpox—or at least reduce the severity of disease, reports a study in the January issue of The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, […]
New approaches needed to prolong breastfeeding while reducing HIV transmission
(Newswise)–For African infants with HIV-positive mothers, reducing exposure to breast milk can lower the rate of HIV transmission. But new research suggests that longer periods of breastfeeding—at least 6 months—are critical for reducing the risk of potentially fatal gastroenteritis. The findings are reported in the January 1 issue of JAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency […]
Video: How to prevent and recognize symptoms of swine flu
Some common-sense precautions can help keep you safe from this potentially deadly infection.
Vitro pregnancy rates improve with new device
(Newswise)–Gently rocking embryos while they grow during in vitro fertilization (IVF) improves pregnancy rates in mice by 22 percent, new University of Michigan research shows. The procedure could one day lead to significantly higher IVF success rates in humans. Researchers built a device that imitates the motion that embryos experience in the body as they […]