Asthma and nasal allergies often go hand in hand. In other words, people with asthma often have nasal allergies as well, and vice versa. Having one of these diseases puts...

In the United States, an estimated 25.9 million men (23.9 percent) and 20.7 million women (18.1 percent) are smokers. In spite of decades of dire warnings about the dangers of tobacco use, people of all ages continue to use cigarettes and other tobacco products. In response to the continuing tobacco epidemic, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) formed a Smoking Cessation Initiative Task Force in 2006. ASA Member David O. Warner, M.D.

An HIV-positive Ugandan woman's claim to stay in the UK is rejected by human rights' court.

Lori Daiello, PharmD, BCPP, received the 2008 ASCP Senior Care Pharmacist Award from the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) at the Opening General Session during Geriatrics '08, ASCP's 30th Midyear Conference and Exhibition, held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

This Wednesday May 28th, The Lung Association will release a new report on quitting smoking in Canada. Most smokers want to quit, and many have tried to quit more than once, but there are still millions of Canadians who can't quit for good. This report examines why it's so hard to quit for good, and suggest policy measures that could remove some barriers to success in smoking cessation.

Adults with ADHD do 22 fewer days of work per year than people who do not have the disorder, a study says.

Action on Elder Abuse, (AEA) the leading specialist charity focussing upon the abuse of older people, has welcomed today's announcement that the Government is to enshrine a patient's right to dignity within the NHS constitution. Gary FitzGerald, Chief Executive of AEA, said "We have seen too many instances where older people have experienced care within hospitals which has fallen far short of our collective expectations.

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Waiting times are down and hidden waiting lists are abolished, according to the Scottish Government.

Diabetes complications include nerve damage, damage to large blood vessels, and damage to small blood vessels. High blood sugar can affect the health of your heart, brain, kidneys, teeth, skin, and feet. Read how to prevent and treat diabetes complications...

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Vitamin D doesn't cut prostate cancer risk Reuters UK, UK - 4 hours ago

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) can be so severe it can rob us of our quality of life. Sleeping with pain can be almost non-existent and it can cause a host of other problems. Here are some options for managing this painful condition:

• Muscle relaxation is important because relaxation means less guarding of the muscles in that area. Less guarding and relaxed muscles decrease the release of damaging and aggravation of inflammatory chemicals in the tissues that can lead to swelling and tenderness.

Paclitaxel Plus Chemo Improves Outcomes in Early Breast Cancer U.S. News & World Report, DC - 3 hours ago

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Olympus, a leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, has introduced a prolactin assay for sale in the U.S. Measurement of prolactin is one of the most commonly undertaken hormonal investigations in evaluating patients with reproductive disorders. Prolactin levels are also determined when breast cancer and pituitary tumors are suspected. The assay is designed for use with the fully automated Olympus AU3000i® immunoassay system. (PRWeb May 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.p

Alert over vitamins and cancer Scotsman, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago But in doing so, supplements such as vitamin E and beta carotene may also cut the power of cancer treatments. On the other hand, some experts believe ...

Estrogen Helps Drive Distinct, Aggressive Form Of Prostate Cancer Science Daily (press release) - 1 hour ago

The bill for caring for people with mental disorders is expected to more than double in the next 20 years.

The number of adults prescribed statins in England and Wales is set to soar under new national guidelines.