Articles by Pierre Dumont
Flu kills 302 in California: Are we winning the fight?
Flu has claimed at least 302 lives in California to date. To put in perspective, only 34 deaths were reported from flu-related causes, around the same time last year. Definitely not a good sign for the pregnant women, the elderly, the infants and those with other health conditions that weaken their immune systems.
Removing infected teeth before heart surgery may pose risks
Removing infected teeth before heart surgery is common practice, but a new study suggests that the procedure may increase complications.
Childhood nightmare may come back to haunt as mental illnesses in early adolescence, study warns
Nightmares are common among young children, but a new study suggests that too many of them may be a sign of impending mental illness.
Schumacher doctors lose hope for full recovery
Formula One champion Michael Schumacher is unlikely to recover after a two-month coma, doctors say. Neurologists are warning that Michael Schumacher seems unlikely to recover after spending almost two months in a drug-induced coma.
High-calorie diet may slow ALS progression
New research indicates that diets high in calories and carbohydrates may slow the progression of ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease.
Democrats introduce bill to regulate e-cigarette marketing
Some Democratic senators argue that marketing of e-cigarettes to teens and children is out of hand. Democratic senators introduced a bill Wednesday to regulate electronic cigarette marketing.
Breast-feeding benefits may be overstated, study claims
A new study challenges current thinking about breast-feeding and its benefits for infants. A new study has been released questioning the true benefits of breast-feeding.
Shocked Florida dad says he delivered own baby after hospital staff abandoned his laboring wife
A South Florida hospital is apologizing to a man and his wife who had to deliver their baby themselves after the hospital staff abruptly left them to attend to another patient.
You're absorbing BPA from receipts, study finds
BPA is a harmful chemical, and a new study shows you may be absorbing it every time you shop. People primarily get exposed to the harmful chemical bisphenol A (BPA) through food and beverages.
More high school students expected to smoke pot due to marijuana legalization
With marijuana legalization growing across the country, more and more high school students are expected to take up use of the drug, according to a new study.
Testosterone drug should carry warning of heart risk, consumer group says
Studies dating as far back as 2010 show a link between testosterone drugs and cardiac problems, an advocacy group claims.
Researchers examine autism differences in boys versus girls
Approximately seven males with mild autism exist for every female with the condition. A group of geneticists may have found an explanation as to why autism is more likely to strike boys than girls.
FDA approves Bristol drug for rare fat disorder
A new Bristol-Myers Squibb drug approved by the FDA could help those with a rare body fat condition.
Marijuana can kill, even when not combined with other drugs
A new study indicates that smoking marijuana even without the use of other drugs can kill you. German scientists have pinpointed cannabis as the cause of death for two people.
Family sues Petco over rat bite death of Aidan Pankey, aged 10
Petco should have been able to prevent a diseased rat from being sold, attorney says. The family of Aidan Pankey, who died as a result of a rat bite, is now suing the company for an as yet undisclosed sum.
Struggling with hypertension? Turn vegetarian
A new study suggests that a vegetarian diet may help lower your blood pressure. Are you struggling with high blood pressure? Maybe it's time to become a vegetarian.
Acetaminophen use by pregnant women may lead to ADHD in offspring
Researchers caution that pregnant women may wish to abstain from an ingredient found in Tylenol and Excedrin, as it may lead to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in their offspring.
Second thyroid tumor may be deadlier than first for cancer survivors
Researchers hope that new results on secondary thyroid cancer will spur further study. A new study suggests that thyroid cancer that develops after treatment for another form of cancer, is more dangerous than primary thyroid cancer.
National Eating Disorder Week: A clear and present danger
An estimated 24 million people in the U.S. suffer from eating disorders. Among all identified mental illnesses, eating disorders have the highest mortality rate.
Childhood infection vaccine Pfizer Prevnar 13 also good for helping elderly ward off pneumonia
Stocks of Pfizer rose with news that Prevnar 13, a popular vaccine generally used to treat infections in children, can also help keep off pneumonia in the elderly.
