Aspirin Leads to Lower Diabetes Risk in Men
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new research suggested that there is an association between aspirin use and a decreased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. ( 15:29:13 - 2009/04/23)

Broccoli Sprouts May Fight Germs
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study show that eating broccoli sprouts may be an effective way to control the germ that causes most peptic ulcers and is strongly associated with stomach cancer. ( 16:05:21 - 2009/04/22)

Minister Terms Iran's Ties with Sudan Strategic
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Health Minister Kamran Baqeri Lankarani described relations between Tehran and Khartoum as old and strategic, and called for the further expansion of ties between the two sides. ( 15:19:46 - 2009/04/22)

Urine Test to Find Smokers Prone to Cancer
TEHRAN (FNA)- Scientists have developed a simple urine test which has shown promising results in detecting smokers at high risk for lung cancer. ( 14:52:22 - 2009/04/22)

New Approach to Dental Visits May Ease Kids' Fears
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study revealed that adopting a new approach for children's visits to the dentists may ease their fears of physicians. ( 15:44:42 - 2009/04/21)

New Drug Developed for Pancreatic Cancer
TEHRAN (FNA)- A newly developed drug shows promising results in treating pancreatic cancer, a malignancy with poor prognosis even when diagnosed early. ( 13:34:57 - 2009/04/21)

Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson Unrecognized by Clinicians
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study revealed that the non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease are frequently unrecognized by clinicians and remain untreated and even when identified, there is a common perception that many of these symptoms are untreatable. ( 15:50:49 - 2009/04/20)

Tart Cherries Lower Heart, Diabetes Risks
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a recent study revealed that tart cherries have significant health benefits in animal models when it comes to heart, diabetes and weight. ( 13:03:53 - 2009/04/20)

Hypoxaemia often Overlooked in Developing Countries
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a recent study revealed that hypoxaemia is often overlooked in developing countries, mainly due to the low accuracy of clinical predictors and the limited availability of pulse oximetry for more accurate detection and oxygen for treatment. ( 15:21:37 - 2009/04/19)

Int'l Conference on Hemophilia Kicks Off in Isfahan
TEHRAN (FNA)- An international conference on Hemophilia began in this ancient city Sunday morning on the occasion of the world Hemophilia Day (April 17) with participation of over 450 leading domestic and foreign physicians. ( 14:58:17 - 2009/04/19)

Silent Heart Attack, Silent Killer
TEHRAN (FNA)- "Silent" heart attacks also known as unrecognized myocardial infarctions are reported to be more common and lethal than suspected. ( 13:25:10 - 2009/04/19)

Teens Much Affected by Smoking Scenes in Movies
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study suggested that viewing smoking scenes in movies is a significant risk factor for smoking among older teens and young adults. ( 16:49:33 - 2009/04/18)

Iran's First Cloned Goat Born in Isfahan
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Middle East's first and the world's fifth cloned goat, 'Hanna', was successfully born at Royan institute in Isfahan, Iran. ( 15:46:48 - 2009/04/16)

Iran Makes Breakthrough in Simultaneous Transplantation
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian surgeons for the first time in the world transplanted a patient's heart and her two lungs simultaneously in a Tehran hospital. ( 18:32:44 - 2009/04/15)