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Skin cancer drug could help Alzheimer's patients
Posted 9:27 AM 5/24/2013 by Michael Handler; KSBY News
A drug used to treat a type of skin cancer may reverse memory problems in mice with Alzheimer's Disease.
Researchers tested the drug Bexarotene on mice that had gene mutations similar to humans with Alzheimer's Disease. The mice quickly regained their lost cognitive skills, but there was no evidence that the drug cleared the plaques from their brains.
5/23/2013
Teen birth rate on the decline
Posted 11:58 AM 5/23/2013 by NBC News
The teen birth rate continues its decline, particularly among Hispanic teenagers.
The National Center for Health Statistics finds teen birth rates fell 25% between 2007 and 2011, hitting a record low.
Declines were steepest for Hispanic teenagers, averaging a 34% decrease.
States with the most significant declines were Arizona and Utah.
This downward trend in teen births began in 1991 and was briefly interrupted in 2006-2007.
Possible new option for people with insomnia
Red Cross: Many hurricane deaths could have been prevented
5/22/2013
Secondhand smoke exposure study on children
Posted 10:06 AM 5/22/2013 by Michael Handler; KSBY News
Children who are exposed to secondhand smoke in early childhood are more likely to have anti-social and aggressive behavior.
Canadian researchers examined smoke exposure and behavior data on more than 2,000 kids from birth to age 10. Those who had smoke exposure, even temporarily, were more likely to be physically aggressive by the time they finished fourth grade.
Experts estimate that 40% of children worldwide are exposed to secondhand smoke.
New Asthma drug in testing phase
5/21/2013
Ventilator patients recovery after listening to music
Posted 9:28 AM 5/21/2013 by Michael Handler; KSBY News
Listening to music appears to reduce anxiety and the use of sedatives among ICU patients on a ventilator.
Therapists put together a play list of each patient's favorite music, and allowed them to listen at any time throughout the day.
Five days later, these patients had anxiety scores 36% lower than those who had no music.
They also required two fewer doses of sedatives by the fifth day, than the usual care patients.
Bed sharing may increase risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
5/20/2013
Ginger could help fight asthma
Posted 9:25 AM 5/20/2013 by Michael Handler; KSBY News
Researchers are finding new treatments for Asthma by looking in their pantry.
Experts at Columbia University tested purified ginger on airway muscle samples. They combined the ginger with common asthma medications and saw what happened when it was used on muscles that were constricted.
The samples that were exposed to ginger relaxed more than those not treated with ginger.
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