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Researchers blame HPV for rise in throat cancer

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

A landmark 1994 study of sexual behavior showed that oral sex had become commonplace only in the generations born in the 1950s or later. Inc. (NYSE:MRK) hopes to submit an application this year to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use of its HPV vaccine in males. Richard Haupt, director of Merck's clinical program for the vaccine, called Gardasil.The prospect of one day wiping out an entire class of cancers with a vaccine is tantalizing to Gillison.

Mediterranean Eating: A Delicious Way to Promote Your Health

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

But this is one of the first studies to look at the effects in healthy people. In 1999, researchers at the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain, began recruiting some 13,000 healthy university graduates, aged 20 to 90, for the study. Participants answered extensive questionnaires about their diet, lifestyle, risk factors and medical status.

Bone-building drug Zometa fights breast cancer spread in younger women, may lead to wider use

Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

It may well change practice," said Dr. Zometa may help them, too, but it hasn't been tested yet in that age group. The study was led by Dr. The approval was based on measurements like those in this study -- cancer progression, rather than overall survival.

More Than 900 Pr. George's Students Lack Vaccines

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Health administrators say the vaccination requirement will prevent the outbreak of disease among students. For several years, Maryland has been phasing in the requirement for the two vaccines. Well, it's certainly always a barrier that we try to navigate," White said. "Could it be children who miss school regularly?

Video games could be next tool to promote healthier lifestyles

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

...for studies lasting one to two years. The projects will measure the effects of playing video games on the young and old. For example: _Researchers at Cornell University will study how a mobile phone game rewarding healthy eating and exercise will influence children's behavior. _Researchers at the University of Florida will monitor how playing Playstation 2's "Crazy Taxi" affects perception in the elderly. _Researchers at the University of South...