Archive for November, 2008

Cialis may help men with benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms

Posted on November 14th, 2008 by poster

Men’s Health News
Men with signs of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) can be helped with a daily dose of erectile dysfunction drug tadalafil (Cialis) to relieve associated lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), according to a new study published in the October 2008 issue of The Journal of Urology.
Researchers from the University of

The teenage years are a time of emotional highs and lows. So how do you distinguish normal teenage mood swings and rebellion from actual depression? The September 2008 issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter highlights

Genetic Predisposition May Play A Role In Anxiety Disorders

Posted on November 13th, 2008 by poster

Finnish scientists have identified genes that may predispose to anxiety disorders. Research conducted under the supervision of Academy Research Fellow Iiris Hovatta have focused on genes that influence human behaviour, and some

Anti-Hypertenstion Drugs May Benefit People With Dementia

Posted on November 12th, 2008 by poster

Alzheimer’s Society comment on new research presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (ICAD).
High blood pressure doubles the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and increases the risk of stroke. This study highlights that it is becoming increasingly important to investigate anti-hypertension drugs as a potential treatment for dementia, not just a risk factor.
These findings will