AP – Apple says first-day pre-orders of the iPhone 4S topped 1 million, breaking the…
Month: October 2011
Sprint shares dive on cash worries (Reuters)
Reuters – Sprint Nextel shares fell 8 percent on Monday as analysts slashed their forecasts…
Crossing legs after severe stroke may be a good sign of recovery
People who are able to cross their legs soon after having a severe stroke appear…
Cancer: Molecule found to inhibit metastasis in colon and melanoma cancers
Researchers have shown that a protein can inhibit metastasis of colon and melanoma cancers. CXCL12…
Restless legs syndrome may raise high blood pressure risk in middle-aged women
Middle-aged women with restless legs syndrome have an increased risk of hypertension. As symptoms of…
Sexual selection by sugar molecule helped determine human origins, researchers say
Researchers say that losing the ability to make a particular kind of sugar molecule boosted…
Can antivirulence drugs stop infections without causing resistance?
Antivirulence drugs disarm pathogens rather than kill them, and although they could be effective in…
Certain dietary supplements associated with increased risk of death in older women, study suggests
Consuming dietary supplements, including multivitamins, folic acid, iron and copper, among others, appears to be…
Behavioral and educational interventions appear to be effective for patients with poorly controlled diabetes
Three randomized controlled trials examine the effectiveness of behavioral and educational interventions for patients with…
Alzheimer disease: Medication gantenerumab associated with reduction in brain amyloid levels related to AD, small study finds
Although it is a small study and more clinical trials are needed, treatment with the…