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Side Effects of Marijuana

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 5:21pm CDT by tang0r

Marijuana is the combination of the dried parts of the hemp plant cannabis sativa. The use of marijuana other than its medicinal applications, led to it being a substance prohibited in major parts of the world.

Newborns' Blood Samples Are Used for Research Without Parents' Consent - washingtonpost.com

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 5:17pm CDT by gonetosoon

Matthew Brzica and his wife hardly noticed when the hospital took a few drops of blood from each of their four newborn children for routine genetic testing.

Swine Flu Dominates in U.S. Where 98% Test Positive

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 4:44pm CDT by Bruce-795882

You can forget looking for ANY compliance with shots after passing all that legal liability for the vaccine manufacturers. I know no one that will accept the sickness- inducing shots.

Private Insurance Mergers Lead to Near-Monopolies Across the Country

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 4:42pm CDT by garyray-501488

" new report today that shows extreme health insurance industry consolidation has resulted in a market failure where a small number of large companies use their concentrated power to control premium levels, benefit packages, and provider payments in the markets they dominate.

Hot or not? Ladies less likely to agree

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 4:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Thin and seductive, that's what men find attractive in women. But the ladies are less in agreement over what makes for a hot guy, new research finds.

Bone growth agent linked to neck problems

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 4:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Safety questions arose last year about BMP, a bone growth agent used in fusion surgeries in the neck region, a use not approved by federal regulators.

digital doctor

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 3:58pm CDT by ssyadav

digital doctor

Winnipeg Veterinary Company Pharm-Vet Produces Essential Oil-Infused Mosquito Spray That's a Welcome and Safe Alternative to Controversial Deet-Based Repellants

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 3:13pm CDT by 24Paws Pet News

Fighting mosquito attacks naturally - Pharm-Vet, a division of Dominion Veterinary Laboratories in Canada, offers a natural Citronella Spray for humans and companion animals. Spray features essential oils including: eucalyptus, lavender, and citronella.

Bone agent linked to problems in neck surgeries

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 3:02pm CDT by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer

A bone growth agent used in thousands of spinal fusion surgeries for neck pain has been linked to complications and higher cost, according to the first nationwide study of the product. Safety questions arose last year about the protein product, BMP, when used in fusion surgeries in the neck region, a use not approved by federal regulators.

Best treatments? Government aims to find out

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 2:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Irregular heartbeat. Prostate cancer. Back pain. Hearing loss. The government is about to spend millions to try to uncover the best treatments for scores of ailments.

Whistleblower Signals DSM Process Failure

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 2:03pm CDT by take2la

"The closed, tightly controlled, and inflexible structure of DSM-V has so far prevented it from learning and improving.

Fat monkeys in need of body lifts

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 1:32pm CDT by xhogstr

A Japanese zoo has successfully put a group of obese monkeys through a dramatic weight-loss program.

Child Focus of Psycho-Pharma Marketing Results in Deaths

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 1:11pm CDT by take2la

These are all recent headlines. These are national current events.

Deadly Pill Popping in Pop Culture

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 12:39pm CDT by take2la

The list of artists harmed by over medication grows every year

How books can help you beat the blues

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 12:37pm CDT by Carloz

DR DAVID FEARNLEY, consultant forensic psychiatrist at Ashworth high-security hospital in Liverpool, runs a weekly reading class there.

Red yeast rice demonstrates cholesterol-lowering potential

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 12:07pm CDT by Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD

Red yeast rice demonstrates cholesterol-lowering potential

New Fears Abound on Detoxing From Anti-Anxiety Medications

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 12:05pm CDT by take2la

Benzodiazepines, often prescribed to manage anxiety, panic and sleep disorders, include Xanax, Ativan, Valium and Klonopin Among others. Worldwide revenue for Xanax rose to $350 million last year, up nearly 50 percent from 2003, according to pharmaceutical company Pfizer's finan …

The genetic secrets of younger-looking skin

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 11:48am CDT by the3rdi

GENETIC analyses of human skin are revealing more about what makes us look old. As well as throwing up ways to smooth away wrinkles, the studies may provide a quantifiable way to test claims made for skin products.

Daily sex 'best for good sperm'

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 11:40am CDT by cartooncat

Having sex every day improves sperm quality and could boost the chances of getting pregnant, research suggests. In a study of men with fertility problems, daily ejaculation for a week cut the amount of DNA damage seen in sperm samples.

FDA panel moves to decrease painkiller dosage

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 11:33am CDT by msnbc.com health

Government experts say the maximum daily dose listed on Tylenol and dozens of other painkillers should be reduced to help curb deadly overdoses.

FDA panel: eliminate Vicodin, similar drugs

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 11:01am CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writer

Government experts say prescription drugs like Vicodin and Percocet that combine a popular painkiller with stronger narcotics should be eliminated because of their role in deadly overdoses.

FDA panel: Lower maximum daily dose of Tylenol

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 11:01am CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writer

Government experts called for sweeping safety restrictions Tuesday on the most widely used painkiller, including reducing the maximum dose of Tylenol and eliminating prescription drugs such as Vicodin and Percocet.

Which treatment works best? Top study needs listed

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 10:08am CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Irregular heartbeat. Prostate cancer. Back pain. Hearing loss. The government is about to spend millions to try to uncover the best treatments for scores of ailments — and how to handle these four biggies leads a list of top 100 questions that doctors need answered.

Yoga

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 10:07am CDT by kojinick

Yoga is the physical and mental discipline of the body and mind. Yoga originated from India after people found sacred texts called Vedas which had depictions of people in a yoga or meditation type of posture.

Religious groups' radio ads back health overhaul

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 10:03am CDT by Alan Fram, Associated Press Writer

Liberal-leaning religious groups are launching radio ads in five states this week in which local pastors urge senators to back efforts to overhaul the nation's health care system.

You and Your Health: A Woman's Guide

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 9:45am CDT by Women's Health Care Centre

The Guide uses a broad approach to women's health, which includes healthy living information, disease-specific recommendations and advice, and information concerning the social determinants of health.

DIY circumcision with nail clippers not recommended

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 9:26am CDT by cartooncat

A medic at Lister Hospital in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, has advised men against attempting DIY circumcision with nail clippers, after a young man who'd decided this was the best way to go roundhead was admitted for emergency treatment.

When Partner Abuse Isn't a Bruise But a Pregnant Belly

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 9:21am CDT by Women's Health Care Centre

Sexual coercion and "reproductive control," including contraceptive sabotage, are a common, and devastating, facet of dating and domestic abuse.

The Trials and Travails of Transness: Dude Looks Like a Lady

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 9:09am CDT by Women's Health Care Centre

Part 2 in an ongoing series, this post aims to "explore gender and sexual diversity and the concept of oppositional sexism." Further exploration of "Trans 101"

Change in attitude to H1N1

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 9:05am CDT by aoimiyazaki

THE Health Ministry (MOH) is no longer telling Singaporeans to avoid countries where H1N1 is spreading rapidly.

Sex once a day keeps sperm healthy, study says

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 8:58am CDT by msnbc.com health

Having sex every day improves the quality of men's sperm and is recommended for couples trying to conceive, according to new research.

Stressed, broke smokers struggle with habit

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 8:31am CDT by msnbc.com health

This year, smokers have been hit with the double-whammy of the economic downturn and an increased federal tax.

Can You Get Fit in Six Minutes a Week?

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 8:29am CDT by Angel_C

There was a time when the scientific literature suggested that the only way to achieve endurance was through endurance-type activities," such as long runs or bike rides or, perhaps, six-hour swims, says Martin Gibala, PhD, chairman of the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster U …

Rotator cuff treatment provides immediate tendonitis relief

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 5:51am CDT by jpark

A minimally invasive procedure to treat tendonitis in the rotator cuff of the shoulder provides immediate symptom relief to the patient, according to a study published in the July issue of Radiology.

Study: More sex may help damaged sperm

Posted: June 30th, 2009, 5:37am CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

For men with fertility problems, some doctors are prescribing a very conventional way to have a baby: more sex.

Healthcare Horror: Care Denied Over $7 Debt for Insured Patient

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 5:13pm CDT by garyray-501488

"On Friday, my husband was denied a blood test because a computer record from some distant time past and some other state showed he had a $7 balance with LabCorp. I am not making this up."

Antioxidant may boost exercise endurance

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 4:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables rich in the antioxidant quercetin may boost endurance, according to a small study with healthy college students.

Health care: Bill of health | The Economist

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 3:59pm CDT by cucusca

Obama Health Plan

Drug-resistant swine flu seen in Danish patient

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 3:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health

For the first time, a case of swine flu has proven resistant to Tamiflu - the leading pharmaceutical weapon against the new virus, international health officials said Monday.

New shot aims to head off Type 1 diabetes

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 3:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The doctor had barely pulled away the needle when a blister appeared on Tracey Berg-Fulton's abdomen: An experimental shot was revving up the 24-year-old's immune system - part of a bold quest to create a vaccine-like therapy for diabetes.

Spanish woman with swine flu has healthy baby

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 3:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Madrid hospital officials say a seriously ill woman suffering from swine flu has successfully given birth to a healthy child by Cesarean section.

Dads don't come from labs, readers say

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 2:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health

As part of our special report "BabyQuest: The modern pursuit of parenthood," we asked readers to respond to an MSNBC.com story that asked, "Will science render men unnecessary?" No way, was the reply from most.

Fitness risk after 50: Did Jackson do too much?

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 2:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Heart specialists say Michael Jackson's death weeks before a comeback tour offers lessons for middle-aged mortals hoping for revivals of their own.

Doc at center of VA cancer probe admits errors

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 1:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A radiation oncologist fighting accusations he botched dozens of prostate surgeries at a Veterans Administration hospital admitted he sometimes missed his target.

Fitness risk after 50: Did Jackson do too much?

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 1:44pm CDT by JoNel Aleccia, health writer, msnbc.com

Too little is known about why Michael Jackson collapsed and died mere weeks before an international comeback tour, but heart specialists say the superstar’s demise offers lessons for middle-aged mortals hoping for revivals of their own.

Drug-resistant swine flu seen in Danish patient

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 1:32pm CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

For the first time, a case of swine flu has proven resistant to Tamiflu — the leading pharmaceutical weapon against the new virus, international health officials said Monday.

7 ways to beat stress - and fight fat

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 1:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health

For most of us, stress is a fact of life. Unfortunately, recent research reveals that it's also a fact of fat.

Experiment seeks to head off Type 1 diabetes

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 1:29pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

The doctor had barely pulled away the needle when a blister appeared on Tracey Berg-Fulton's abdomen: An experimental shot was revving up the 24-year-old's immune system — part of a bold quest to create a vaccine-like therapy for diabetes.

Experts warn of scam healthcare plans - UPI.com

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 12:55pm CDT by Angel_C

WESTERLY, R.I., June 29 (UPI) -- U.S. residents seeking affordable healthcare plans should read the fine print on related agreements to avoid falling victim to industry scams, experts say.

Why Psychiatry doesn't work or How to see through the SPIN

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 12:16pm CDT by take2la

"Bentall's thesis is that, for all the apparent advances in understanding psychiatric disorders, psychiatric treatment has done little to improve human welfare, because the scientific research which has led to the favouring of mind-altering drugs is, as he puts it, "fatally flawe …

Death by Brazilian

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 11:46am CDT by Auteur 1536

All Jennifer (not her real name) wanted was a smooth bikini line. But within 24 hours of getting a wax at a reputable New York City salon, an infection crept in. She developed a fever of 102, chills, and pain in her left thigh.

H1N1 flu (Swine flu) linked to French fries sold in fast food restaurants

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 11:45am CDT by djd

Russian researchers have made a link between the H1N1 flu and the French fries that are sold in our fast food restaurants. The link sounds a bit far-fetched, but worth investigating.

Swallowing Semen Shown to Have Radical Health Benefits for Men? (Poll)

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 11:26am CDT by factcheckme

Obviously, this was inspired by Killfile's seed entitled "Men Rejoice! Gastrointestinal Absorption of Semen Reduces Immune Complications During Pregnancy". Rejoice, indeed.

FDA weighs ways to curb painkiller overdoses

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 11:20am CDT by msnbc.com health

Tylenol, Excedrin, NyQuil. These household brands have come to symbolize easy relief from the aches and pains of everyday life. But this week the FDA is focusing on their side effect of severe damage.

Madoff aftermath cuts funds for the vulnerable

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 10:15am CDT by msnbc.com health

As Bernard Madoff faces sentencing, health agencies that rely on philanthropy say the fallout has affected care for people who never gave the self-confessed con man a dime.

Men Rejoice! "Gastrointestinal Absorption" of Semen Reduces Immune Complications During Pregnancy

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 9:43am CDT by Killfile

If you're thinking about conceiving, or certainly if you are already pregnant, there is some pretty convincing evidence that instead of just swallowing, say, folic acid, you might want to swallow something else.

Greatest Health Care Sytem in the World Must be For Everyone, Not Just The Rich

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 9:17am CDT by Eddie From Joisey

I could not have said it better myself. Well Maybe I could, but Im tired. I do not understand the objection people have to providing for the citizens of our country.

Banking ovaries may extend baby-making span

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 8:59am CDT by msnbc.com health

Two new techniques to preserve and transplant ovaries might give women a better chance to fight their biological clocks and have children when they are older, doctors said.

Many teens believe they'll die young

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 5:29am CDT by msnbc.com health

A surprising number of teenagers - nearly 15 percent - think they're going to die young, leading many to drug use, suicide attempts and other unsafe behavior, new research suggests.

Doctors say more ovary transplants possible

Posted: June 29th, 2009, 4:44am CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

Two new techniques to preserve and transplant ovaries might give women a better chance to fight their biological clocks and have children when they are older, doctors announced Monday.

Union workers would be exempt from Dem health care tax | Washington Examiner

Posted: June 28th, 2009, 8:30pm CDT by contesa

With Obama and the democrats in congress taking over every part of our country and expanding the government to unprecedented boundaries they are most certainly paying back their political allies that got them elected and these organizations, whether being criminally investigated, …

Brand gives brief remarks in accepting award

Posted: June 28th, 2009, 8:09pm CDT by Michael Marot, AP Sports Writer

Myles Brand is still carrying the banner for America's young athletes, even as he continues waging a bigger battle in his own life.

Another timely look at prescription drugs...

Posted: June 28th, 2009, 7:48pm CDT by Barry Rutherford

I think it is high time to take another look at prescription drugs. Untimely though not totally surprising, is the death of Micheal Jackson.

10 skin care myths busted

Posted: June 28th, 2009, 7:14pm CDT by bvdev234

'The number of people being diagnosed with a malignant melanoma has quadrupled since the 70s and is still going up,' says Dr Barry Powell, national clinical director on skin cancer. And unlike with many cancers, young people are the most at risk.

Changing a chromosome makes mice autistic

Posted: June 28th, 2009, 1:42pm CDT by Betsy 1056

Scientists in Japan have tweaked the chromosomes of mice to make the animals act autistically. The engineered rodents display genetic impairments and behavior that mirror those of some humans with the disorder.

Grant system undercuts major cancer advances

Posted: June 28th, 2009, 1:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

One major impediment to progress against cancer, scientists agree, is the grant system itself.

Singapore confirms 89 new H1N1 cases, bringing total number to 454 - Yahoo! Singapore News

Posted: June 28th, 2009, 1:03pm CDT by Muhammad Zaid

We are not looking good but its still copable

Beef recall expanded with 18 possibly sickened

Posted: June 28th, 2009, 12:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A Colorado meat company is expanding a recall of beef due to possible contamination by E.coli O157:H7 bacteria after an investigation found 18 illnesses may be linked to the meat.

Cognitive tests a 'first step' to Alzheimer's diagnosis: Chicagotribune.com

Posted: June 28th, 2009, 11:47am CDT by alzcny

he sooner someone is diagnosed with dementia, the better. Increasingly, that's the mantra of experts in Alzheimer's disease, a condition that robs people of their memories and ability to think.

Can your bikini line forecast your fertility?

Posted: June 28th, 2009, 11:36am CDT by msnbc.com health

Your body can give you clues to even hidden health problems. Here are warning signs that can help your recognize underlying issues.

Only in America: Medical Bankruptcy & Homelessness

Posted: June 28th, 2009, 9:30am CDT by Kate In Greensboro

From Dr.SteveB at DailyKos, quotes, not my summary: I just returned from the annual conference of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, where the link between medical bankruptcy and homelessness was made more clear than ever.

The Hell of Distraction

Posted: June 28th, 2009, 9:25am CDT by Metal Guitarist

Working was a @!$%#-and-a-half last night, not just because I was working my usual 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift (which always blows), but because by the time I realized that I had left my Ritalin at home, it was too late.

Martica Heaner M.A. M.Ed. - MSN Health & Fitness - Health Experts

Posted: June 28th, 2009, 4:29am CDT by RuthyJObservations

More ways to think about getting longer, leaner bodies vs bulky bodies.

At the end of the rope comes a realization that most of us aren't 'normal'

Posted: June 28th, 2009, 4:12am CDT by maddad

All my life I had been tired and sleepy, could not concentrate and had the most gosh-awful dreams anyone could imagine. I mean, bolting out of bed and screaming at the top of my lungs from crazy dreams.

Forty Years' War - Playing It Safe in Cancer Research

Posted: June 28th, 2009, 1:01am CDT by The Incredulous One

One major impediment, scientists agree, is the grant system itself.

U.S. Passes Million Swine Flu Cases, Officials Say

Posted: June 27th, 2009, 11:09pm CDT by bgates43

Swine flu has infected more than a million Americans, federal health officials said Friday, and is infecting thousands more every week even though the annual flu season is well over.

12 Myths About Pregnancy

Posted: June 27th, 2009, 8:21pm CDT by Auteur 1536

Pregnancy is a unique time with unique challenges; it's understandable to want to do all you can to deliver a healthy baby—but how do you decide what's best? Your own health care professionals can be an important resource, but what about things you read or hear between visits? …

Drinking coffee cuts alcohol's harmful effects

Posted: June 27th, 2009, 4:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Coffee may counteract alcohol's poisonous effects on the liver and help prevent cirrhosis, researchers say.

What is ActiveGeezering? Check this out from WPTZ-TV

Posted: June 27th, 2009, 1:49pm CDT by ActiveGeezering

Interview with Mike Smith, founder of ActiveGeezering.com

Mysterious Honey Discovered That Kills All Bacteria Scientists Throw At It

Posted: June 27th, 2009, 12:51pm CDT by jcairns16

Bees feeding off tea trees native to New Zealand, produce a type of honey that's known as "Jelly Bush Honey" in Australia and "Mankuta Honey" in New Zealand.

Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll - MSN Health & Fitness - Kids' Health

Posted: June 27th, 2009, 11:24am CDT by ammamtoh

Best Children's Hospitals in the US

Puppy to sniff out cancer - Health News, Health & Families - The Independent

Posted: June 27th, 2009, 11:18am CDT by Carloz

A police puppy which will be trained to "sniff out" cancer has been gifted to a charity. Copper, a cocker spaniel, was given to Cancer and Bio-detection Dogs, which trains dogs to detect the scent of cancer from urine samples.

National health care nullification - AZ HCR2014

Posted: June 27th, 2009, 9:48am CDT by Populist Party

It seems Arizona is out in the forefront of a growing resistance to proposed federal health care legislation.

Family decides to donate youngster's organs

Posted: June 27th, 2009, 9:16am CDT by teresa-498430

The gift of life and the tragedy of the violent end of a young life. Excerpt: ""The family of a 7-year-old boy who is brain dead after allegedly being beaten by his father has decided to donate his organs, Worcester police said yesterday.

How High Carbohydrate Foods Can Raise Risk For Heart Problems

Posted: June 27th, 2009, 7:44am CDT by jpark

Doctors have known for decades that too much carbohydrate-laden foods like white bread and corn flakes can be detrimental to cardiac health.

US Pensioners Mentally "10 Years Younger" Than Those in England

Posted: June 27th, 2009, 6:28am CDT by jameseg

American senior citizens "are mentally 10 years younger than their English counterparts" according to a study.

Are Happy People More Productive People? (Poll)

Posted: June 27th, 2009, 6:27am CDT by Ms CYPRAH

Are Happy People Are More Productive People? (Poll) Happy people are far more productive people for a variety of good reasons, especially the following:

7/4 Safety Issues

Posted: June 27th, 2009, 5:07am CDT by dR nAgUaL

The FDA classifies drugs and their effects on preganancy into five categories. How useful are they?

7/4 Pregnancy and Pills

Posted: June 27th, 2009, 4:48am CDT by dR nAgUaL

We know little about drugs' effects on moms-to-be. How a group of advocates is trying to change that

have you noticed that global warming has subtly changed to climate change?

Posted: June 27th, 2009, 12:22am CDT by chouchou

Mother earth is the religion to the enviromentalists. They are not scientists.

Intriguing study links childhood abuse to cancer

Posted: June 27th, 2009, 12:22am CDT by alkimija

Adults who experienced physical abuse as children seem to be more likely to go on to develop cancer, according to University of Toronto researchers.

Men Are Hard-Wired to Suspect Infidelity?

Posted: June 27th, 2009, 12:13am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Evolution appears to have hard-wired men to suspect their lovers of cheating.

Healthcare: Obama's Waterloo?

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 11:41pm CDT by Ray0613

To quote the esteemed Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the chickens that were hatched in the stimulus package are coming home to roost in the healthcare proposal.

Boston hospitals promise better accessibility

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 10:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Two major Boston teaching hospitals are pledging to spend millions of dollars to make their facilities more accessible and their staff more sensitive to the needs of the disabled.

Logistical problems over swine flu vaccine

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 9:35pm CDT by sremmah

With the ubiquitous swine flu now officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and an estimated one million Americans infected, the obvious question being asked is when will an effective vaccine to combat the H1N1 virus be made available to the public?

Improved Patient Outcomes in Physicians' Offices with Healthy Advice Programs

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 7:59pm CDT by HealthPharmaNewsie

Healthy Advice Networks, a provider of physician office-based patient-education programs, reported that in practices with its educational programs, 16.9 percent more patients had PSA tests (prostate cancer screening) and 10.6 percent more patients had colonoscopies (colon cancer …

The Ultimate Sex Guide

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 6:40pm CDT by newsguru

Mismatched sex drives. "When your sex drive returns to its normal level in the months after you get married, couples start to notice a frustrating desire discrepancy," Dr. Love says. "It's perfectly normal. You've just got to work it out."

Heavy kids at higher risk for asthma

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 6:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Children who are overweight at age 6 to 7 years are at increased risk for having symptoms of asthma like shortness of breath when they are 8 years old, a new study shows.

My wife is bipolar. Should I leave and take the kids?

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 5:18pm CDT by unbekannt1137

"I am married to a woman, whom I love, who has bipolar depression. She tried to kill herself on Christmas last year. As my children and I pulled into our subdivision, they saw the ambulances.

FBI 'cracks $50m healthcare scam'

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 5:14pm CDT by djd

The FBI says it has uncovered a $50m (£30m) scam involving the US healthcare system, making arrests in Florida, Michigan and Colorado. Fifty-three people have been charged with defrauding Medicare, the government insurance scheme providing care to the elderly and disabled.

Bayer Healthcare can no longer claim selenium in its vitamins reduces the risk of prostate cancer - St. Petersburg Times

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 5:11pm CDT by rbrackett

Prostate cancer is a leading form of cancer in men, but the FDA says Bayer Healthcare can't say its vitamins with selenium reduce the risk of prostate cancer

Swine flu cases spike in 2 Mexican states

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 5:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Mexican health officials say swine flu cases have spiked in the southern states of Yucatan and Chiapas prompting authorities to start the summer break weeks early.

Cheerleading still most dangerous sport

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 4:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Cheerleading safety efforts have led to modest reductions in the number of serious injuries, but it continues to cause more serious injuries than other sports, a new report says.

New Healthcare Reform Proposal - Not For Legal Citizens - But For Illegals

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 3:32pm CDT by USA Constitution

This is a link to Mark Levin's radio show of last evening 6/25/09 -if you don't want to listen to the entire show - please try to skip to the portion of the show - about 2/3 into the audio - of a woman who called in.

CDC eyes 600 million doses of swine flu shots

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 3:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A potential fall swine flu immunization campaign may involve an unprecedented 600 million doses of vaccine, officials said on Friday.

Burger King, Carl's Jr. Remind Us: Burgers = Sex, Duh

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 3:23pm CDT by Chum

Two sexy burger ad revelations today. First, the burger-as-blow-job Burger King ad burst onto the scene, second, The Hills' Audrina Partridge becomes the latest scantily clad lady to make love to, I mean, to lustily eat a Carl's Jr. burger.

Women's Sexual Health Issues Hit Home

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 1:42pm CDT by American Spirit

A new survey finds that 70 percent of American women have experienced a sexual health issue, and 22 percent felt very or extremely concerned about it.

Dr. David Kupfer-- Dictator of the DSM Revision Secrecy Policy

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 1:40pm CDT by take2la

"But even more disturbing is that people are so upset about being called out on the lack of openness and transparency in the process, they are now using intimidation and "blacklisting" to try and silence the DSM critics: What was particularly chilling about this episode is t …

Nestl refused FDA information, reports show

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 12:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Inspection reports from a Nestle USA cookie dough factory show the company refused several times to provide Food and Drug Administration inspectors with complaint logs, pest-control records and other information.

Missouri boy, 3, leaves hospital after 2 years

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 11:28am CDT by msnbc.com health

After spending almost his entire life in the hospital, 3-year-old Kyle McCarty was finally able to leave the hospital, after a recent successful kidney transplant.

10 smart snacks for kids (and hungry parents)

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 11:02am CDT by msnbc.com health

Making healthy food choices for you and your kids can be one of the toughest decisions you'll make all day. With that thought in mind, nutrition expert Tanya Zuckerbrot shares healthy recipes with tons of taste

The Misrepresentation of Healthcare Reform

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 10:37am CDT by Populist Party

For now, as the Senate and House of "Representatives" deliberate whether to turn even more control over your health care to bureaucrats, ask yourself what taxation with representation has wrought.

Honey, You Need New Glasses!

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 10:22am CDT by Eli Davidson

I was grateful...for all the small details in my life. Everywhere I looked I saw something to appreciate.

It Starts with You, It Stays with Him

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 9:13am CDT by Women's Health Care Centre

an online-based, social media campaign developed by the White Ribbon Campaign and Le Centre ontarien de prévention des agressions to inspire men to promote healthy equal relationships

Andrew's health care story

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 9:04am CDT by Ukrainian

Views on healthcare

If I'm Bisexual, Why Don't I Feel the Same About Men and Women?

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 9:04am CDT by Women's Health Care Centre

Advice column answering question from a bisexual youth who is attracted to men and women in different ways; explores different kinds of connections, relationships, and attraction and all of the variables that can affect them.

Hope for Healing; Information for Survivors of Sexual Assault in Detention

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 8:47am CDT by Women's Health Care Centre

Information about what sexual assault is, who is sexually assaulted, reactions during and after the assault, coping with trauma, human rights to be free from sexual assault and harassment, and the rights of a survivor, aimed at people (men and women) who are or have been in deten …

Teens who move a lot have twice suicide risk

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 8:31am CDT by msnbc.com health

Kids aged 11 to 17 were twice as likely to attempt suicide if their families moved three or more times compared to those who had never moved, a new study says.

If He Is Raped; A Guidebook for Parents, Partners, Spouses and Friends

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 8:31am CDT by Women's Health Care Centre

Abridged pdf version of guide for family, friends and partners of men and boys who have been sexually assaulted. This book focusses on sexual violence committed by men against men, the survivor's possible reactions and needs, and what the people who love him can do to help.

Details, schmetails: Think big on health care

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 8:13am CDT by msnbc.com health

As the debate over health care reform heats up, critics say overhauling U.S. health care can't work because reform is "all in the details." But in this case, success is not in the details.

Children with ODD, they're sick, not just rude and obnoxious

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 7:51am CDT by Stone5150

"I can't pay attention, I have ADD!" "I can't act polite and respectful, I have ODD!" How nice that we have yet another reason to not adapt to society and become a part of it. Now people have a perfectly valid 'medical' reason for acting like jackasses.

Obama: Not Enough Audacity on Healthcare

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 7:10am CDT by bgates43

When it comes to domestic policy, there are two Barack Obamas. On one side there's Barack the Policy Wonk, whose command of the issues — and ability to explain those issues in plain English — is a joy to behold.

Obama Signs Tobacco Bill

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 6:49am CDT by jedipunk

Clove cigarettes are officially history. So are "light" cigarettes and your favorite Marlboro billboard next to KinderCare.

Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 6:36am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Friendships are good for your health. During hardships, they are a source of comfort and strength. Learn how to find and nurture friendships and how to be a good friend.

Shingles

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 6:27am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Also known as herpes zoster, it often appears as a band of blisters that wraps from the middle of your back around one side of your chest to your breastbone.

Alcohol Link to One in 25 Deaths

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 5:17am CDT by jameseg

A study indicates that "One in 25 deaths across the world are linked to alcohol consumption."

Winderman: 2009 NBA draft report card

Posted: June 26th, 2009, 12:43am CDT by Ira Winderman, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

A look at the winners and losers of the 2009 NBA draft:

Seagulls Develop Troubling Antibiotic Resistance | LiveScience

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 10:20pm CDT by anonymous-1077600

Seagulls also have antibiotic resistance, see how this impacts humans

North Carolina Program Pays Girls a Dollar a Day Not to Get Pregnant - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News - FOXNews.com

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 9:55pm CDT by advocateaaron

Paying girls to not get pregnant...

A strawberry's journey: as engineered as a laptop computer and maybe as well- travelled

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 9:47pm CDT by Glinda

Besides the odd pang of guilt, few of us think about what goes into those berries. How do they grow them so big? How do they get across a continent unblemished? How do they grow in November? We went to California to find out.

Michael Jackson's health woes took center stage

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 9:15pm CDT by Alicia Chang, AP Science Writer

Over Michael Jackson's chart-topping music career, his health has commanded as much publicity as his hit songs.

H1N1 'swine' flu has infected an estimated 1 million in U.S.

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 8:18pm CDT by SuperSaiyan

At least 1 million Americans have now contracted the novel H1N1 influenza, according to mathematical models prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, while data from the field indicates that the virus is continuing to spread even though the normal flu season is …

Alcohol blamed for half of '90s Russian deaths

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 7:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Drinking may have caused more than half of deaths among Russians aged 15 to 54 in the turbulent era following the Soviet collapse.

One Billion Hungry People: Multiple Causes Of Food Insecurity Considered

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 6:58pm CDT by Ageing Hippie

In 2009, the population of inadequately nourished people is projected to exceed 1 billion for the first time according to new estimates published by FAO. It is hard to imagine 1 billion people.

Cloning? Polygamy? Affair is worse, say most

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 5:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health

More of us believe an extramarital affair is morally wrong than any other item on a list of 16 ethically iffy acts, including human cloning, a new poll finds. What does this say about us?

Eat Like TV's Toughest Weight-Loss Trainer

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 4:46pm CDT by newsguru

The Biggest Loser trainer-and SELF's newest contributing editor!-is always go-go-going. What you see on TV is only a slice of Jillian Michaels's life. When she's offscreen, she's still whipping her contestants (and herself!) into shape.

Gluten-Free Girl Recommends

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 4:04pm CDT by julie-CECCHINI

Gluten-Free Girl Recommends

Electronic nose sniffs out cancer using a simple blood test

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 3:53pm CDT by bluesorg

Anecdotal evidence that dogs can detect cancer by smell inspired researchers to combine clever chemistry with optical detectors to craft an electronic nose that they claim can not only screen for any kind of cancer, but also determine whether it is aggressive.

1 in 2 HIV-positive youth unaware of infection

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 3:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Nearly half of HIV-positive U.S. adolescents and young adults are unaware of their infection and few sexually active teens are tested for the virus, U.S. health officials said on Thursday.

Wal-Mart gives $7.8M for hunger relief - Forbes.com

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 3:33pm CDT by julie-CECCHINI

Wal-Mart gives $7.8M for hunger relief - Forbes.com

U.S. swine flu cases may have hit 1 million

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 2:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Health officials estimate that as many as 1 million Americans now have the new swine flu., although only 28,000 cases in the U.S. have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Reason to Smile: Keeping Teeth, Gums Healthy May Prevent Memory Loss

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 2:49pm CDT by Sherry Baker

Brushing and flossing your teeth daily does more than help prevent cavities, periodontal (gum) disease and bad breath. According to the American Academy of Periodontology, having healthy teeth and gums also lowers your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Why Aren't Americans Mad About their Healthcare System?

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 2:35pm CDT by pbirm

Why Aren't Americans Mad About their Healthcare System?

Don't blame coffee for your morning breath

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 2:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

An extract from coffee can inhibit the bacteria that lead to bad breath, scientists have discovered.

Smog could be toxic for your skin

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 2:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Smog is nasty enough in the atmosphere, but now research suggests that ozone, a key component of smog, stresses out human skin cells.

Licorice Prevents Post-Operation Sore Throats, Study Finds

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 2:17pm CDT by Sherry Baker

Imagine a tube is stuck down your throat and left there for up to a couple of hours. It would be no surprise that you'd end up with a raw feeling throat. That's just what happens to countless people who undergo surgery under general anesthesia.

US Swine Flu Cases May Have Hit 1 Million

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 2:03pm CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

Swine flu has infected as many as 1 million Americans, U.S. health officials said Thursday, adding that 6 percent or more of some urban populations are infected. The estimate voiced by a government flu scientist Thursday was no surprise to the experts who have been closely watching the virus.

Powell: Is A-Rod a Yankees investment gone bad?

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 1:53pm CDT by Shaun Powell, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Theirs is a marriage made possible by arrogance: From the Yankees, who believed he could easily fall in line with Ruth and Gehrig and the rest of the immortals, and from Alex Rodriguez, who already carried himself like one.

CDC: Shortage of childhood infection vaccine over

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 1:31pm CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

The government declared an end to a shortage of a childhood vaccine that protects against bacterial meningitis, pneumonia and other serious infections.

Limb lengthening tests human willpower

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 1:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Limb-lengthening is a long, painful procedure that tests human willpower. This story traces the two year progress of patient Christy Ruhe.

CDC to reinstate booster shots for HiB vaccine

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 1:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday it plans to reinstate booster shoots of a vaccine that protects babies and toddlers against bacterial meningitis.

Annals of Medicine: The Health Care Cost Conundrum

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 1:05pm CDT by bgates43

The explosive trend in American medical costs seems to have occurred here in an especially intense form. Our country's health care is by far the most expensive in the world.

Have We Reached, The End of The Line? Amazing New Documentary!

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 1:04pm CDT by jcairns16

Imagine an ocean without fish. Imagine your meals without seafood. Imagine the global consequences. This is the future if we do not stop, think and act. The End of the Line, is a feature documentary film revealing the impact of overfishing on our oceans.

WHO: Swine flu virus is stable

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 12:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health

World Health Organization Director-General Margaret Chan said on Thursday that the H1N1 virus was stable and there was no sign of it mixing with the avian flu virus.

Overeating: What causes it?

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 12:00pm CDT by mizan

It may seem obvious, but it is worth saying that we eat for many reasons — hunger and appetite, of course — but also to celebrate, to be social, to soothe and to relieve boredom. To prevent overeating and weight gain, we first have to understand what drives us to eat.

Why the health care industry has been so slow to digitize medical records

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 10:11am CDT by Matt Schwartz

The health-care industry's reluctance to digitize its records is rooted in a desire to keep medicine's lucrative business model hidden.

Former Health Insurance Insider Slams Industry

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 9:51am CDT by multifariousone

Wendell Potter, who spent more than two decades as a public relations executive for CIGNA and Humana, explains how health insurers con consumers, how the industry is a cash cow for Wall Street, and why health reform must include a public plan: "I don't think this is an industry t …

Three reasons why it is important to know yourself

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 9:13am CDT by Ms CYPRAH

Some people live in blissful ignorance of themselves and their needs, others not wanting to know for fear of what they would have to address. But it is very important to know one's self for at least three reasons.

Senate Panel Hears of "Raw Deal' Consumers Get From Health Insurers

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 8:44am CDT by multifariousone

Health insurers have forced consumers to pay billions of dollars in medical bills that the insurers themselves should have paid, according to a report released yesterday by the staff of the Senate Commerce Committee.

Four strategies to bring more happiness into your life

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 7:13am CDT by Grey Wolf

In research conducted at Harvard University, Shawn Achor, a divinity student turned "positive psychologist" found that many high-achieving students weren't happy. They'd gotten into Harvard, but something was amiss.

CambridgeTimes.ca: News: Story: Report: Injuries costing country $20 billion yearly

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 6:59am CDT by CesarFS

If health insurance was to cost at least a minimum portion to the insured, probably far more care would be applid to any activity.

US seniors 'smarter' than their English peers: study

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 6:29am CDT by jpark

U.S. seniors performed significantly better than their counterparts in England on standard tests of memory and cognitive function, according to a new study.

Marijuana And Actual Driving Performance

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 6:26am CDT by jedipunk

Whenever the subject of reforming marijuana laws comes up, someone always brings up the issue of driving while high, which makes sense.

Mental health center's intake halted by state - St. Petersburg Times

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 6:18am CDT by maddad

The state has ordered a Pinellas mental health facility for girls not to accept any more clients because of a youth who has repeatedly assaulted other clients and staffers.

Woman goes into hospital for a kidney stone procedure, and winds up losing a leg - St. Petersburg Times

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 6:08am CDT by maddad

She went to the hospital to have a kidney stone blasted away with sound waves, but the procedure wound up costing her a leg, her attorney says.

The Real Cost of Health Care

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 6:05am CDT by Populist Party

Why Health Care Reform Does Not Always Lower Costs

Babies of teenage mothers have higher risk of neonatal death

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 6:00am CDT by Red Wolf

Babies born to teenage mothers are more likely to die in the early weeks of life than those of older women, a major report shows today.

Poison control at risk in California, other states

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 4:41am CDT by Jared Grigsby, Associated Press Writer

Each day, skeleton crews of doctors, nurses and pharmacists field almost 900 calls a day around California from people such as a mother whose child swallowed flea repellant and an elderly man who accidentally doubled up on his medication.

New drug could be Holy Grail against cancer

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 3:30am CDT by cartooncat

British scientists say they are close to developing what they are calling the "Holy Grail" of cancer treatment. Revolutionary new drug Olaparib could be lifesaving for people whose genes make them more likely to get cancer.

Unproven meth, cocaine 'remedy' hits market

Posted: June 25th, 2009, 12:17am CDT by msnbc.com health

A drug cocktail that backers say is the first effective treatment for methamphetamine and cocaine addiction is dividing substance abuse experts into two hostile camps - those who say it works miracles and those who say it has been rushed to market without any scientific testing.

What Should a Public Health Plan Option Include?

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 10:59pm CDT by Andrew.Acosta

Health care in the USA is a convoluted mess. If Obama wants to fix the current system with a better functioning system then offering every US citizen the same plan our US representatives receive is the only way to go.

VA Medical System in Shambles, Veterans Groups Say

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 9:53pm CDT by Thumper041

It is so sad to know that despite efforts from so many veteran's groups that the care of our veteran's still has a long way to go. One has to wonder what is the future of our veteran's.

Marijuana Affects Our Organs

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 9:50pm CDT by tang0r

Frequent use of marijuana can injure the lungs and heart if a person is smoking marijuana. Chronic bronchitis and inflamed sinuses are common respiratory dilemma of marijuana users. Research shown severe health conditions of long- term effects of marijuana but are not yet known.

Need a favor? Ask it in the right ear

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 9:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Most people prefer to be addressed in their right ears in everyday settings and are more likely to do a favor when the request is received in their right ears rather than their left ones.

Blue light treats sick Mennonite, Amish kids

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 9:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Across the moonless dark of Lancaster County, where horse-drawn buggies clatter along dusty country roads and many families shun electricity, a strange blue light cuts harshly through the night.

New drugs could transform cancer treatment

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 7:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A new class of drugs called 'PARP inhibitors' may be the most exciting development in cancer research in a decade or more: In just a few years, it could save thousands of lives.

Starlight and CCFA Unveil Enhanced Web Resource for Young Adults with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 7:27pm CDT by Neotrope

For young adults with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, coping with their illness is a life-long struggle.

The Pillars of a Robust Public Option

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 6:23pm CDT by newbroom

The whole point of health reform is to lower health care costs. Clearly, the insurance industry has failed to lower costs when left to their own devices.

Health Industry Buys Influence and Corrupts Congress

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 6:06pm CDT by newbroom

A whole lot of money is being spent in an attempt to derail true healthcare reform and maintain the untenable status quo.

Radiation not needed in common kids' cancer

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 5:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Children can be treated for a common form of childhood leukemia without bombarding the brain with radiation, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.

Hard Times: The emotional cost of recession.

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 5:00pm CDT by Sandie Seward

Moving very cautiously and softly, she stretched out her greedy hand. She drew a mug into the bed, and sat for a while considering which of the two bottles she should choose.

DOD, Defense Contractors Lobby to Block healthy safety actionh

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 3:25pm CDT by aprils

By Sara Goodman The New York Times, June 22, 2009 Straight to the Source The Pentagon and the defense industry is lobbying the White House to prevent U.S. EPA from tightening a health advisory for a rocket-fuel chemical.

Monsanto - "inert" chemicals not cancerous... but they do kill embryotic and umbilical cord tissue

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 3:18pm CDT by aprils

One specific inert ingredient, polyethoxylated tallowamine, or POEA, was more deadly to human embryonic, placental and umbilical cord cells than the herbicide itself - a finding the researchers call "astonishing."

Jobs' liver transplant shows power of the rich

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 3:02pm CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

A celebrity like Apple CEO Steve Jobs scores a rare organ transplant and the world wonders: Did he game the system? The rich have plenty of advantages that others don't. But winning the "transplant lottery" involves more than the size of your wallet — and true medical need.

Senators seek health care for sick 9/11 workers

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 3:01pm CDT by Kimberly Hefling, Associated Press Writer

New York and New Jersey lawmakers are asking Congress to provide $12 billion in long-term medical care and monitoring to thousands of Sept. 11 workers who became sick after being exposed to toxic dust and debris at the World Trade Center site.

Don't treat C02 as a pollutant | csmonitor.com

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 2:24pm CDT by Charlie Courtois

How dangerous can CO2 be? This article makes a strong case for the absurdity of taxing CO2.

Disease prevention often costs more than it saves

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 1:51pm CDT by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer

When it comes to health care spending, an ounce of prevention is seldom worth a pound of cure. Take Mrs. Jones, a hypothetical 55-year-old obese woman at risk for diabetes. It costs $900 a year to hire a personal lifestyle coach to help her lose weight and prevent diabetes. Suppose that the coaching works for Mrs. Jones, and she is spared diabetes and all the resulting health bills.

Congress on the Right Road to Stop Counterfeit Drugs

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 1:24pm CDT by infoAbout

June 18th, 2009 Bryan A. Liang, MD, PhD, JD

Three Tips to Support Weight Loss Motivation

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 1:18pm CDT by Shauna-1026116

Motivation is as important to your weight loss success as the diet plan itself. Our motivation to lose weight tends to wane from time to time and needs a kick-start every once in awhile in order to keep us on track.

Fewer rabies shots needed after exposure

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 12:50pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

A U.S. immunization advisory group has decided that people exposed to rabies need only four vaccinations, not the five currently recommended.

The man who gave away his kidney to a total stranger

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 12:41pm CDT by cartooncat

There can be few more potent symbols of the new caring age in which we are supposed to be living, post-credit crunch, than that of the man who voluntarily gave up one of his organs so that a perfect stranger might live.

South Pole Doctor And Cancer Survivor Who Treated Herself 10 Years Ago Dies

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 12:29pm CDT by Shauna-1026116

A US doctor who diagnosed and treated herself for breast cancer while stationed in the South Pole during the winter of 1999, was then rescued and survived, has died.

Health care battle intensifies for Obama, Congress - CNN.com

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 12:22pm CDT by cards6

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The struggle to overhaul health care is expected to reach a fever pitch Wednesday. President Obama says he wants Congress to send him health care legislation by fall. President Obama says he wants Congress to send him health care legislation by fall.

Sam's Club Pharmacy Handing Out Candy "prescriptions" as Promo to Kids

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 12:18pm CDT by take2la

The Salisbury, MD Sam's Club giving kids candy "prescriptions" in pill bottles to kids.

Kate: Marriage Is `Irretrievably Broken` - CBSNews

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 12:04pm CDT by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

It is very disquieting to think that eight babies under the age of nine got parents who are too ego-blinded to make the emotional sacrifice needed to provide them with a unified family structure.

Australia fears swine flu hitting Aborigines

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 12:00pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

An indigenous Australian from a remote, impoverished town became the country's first swine-flu-related death.

Robust Health Care Reform is the Moment of Truth for Obama and the Democrats | TPMCafe

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 11:58am CDT by JoulesBeef

If at this remarkable juncture Obama and the Democrats cannot enact a robust health care reform -- with a strong nationwide public option, cost controls, and nearly universal coverage -- I would not want to be in charge of fundraising and mobilization for them in the 2010 and 201 …

Federal advisory panel: Just 4 rabies shots needed

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 11:19am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

People exposed to rabies need only four vaccinations, not the five currently recommended, a vaccine advisory committee said Wednesday. In the past, rabies shots were dreaded almost as much as the disease itself. Until the 1970s, an encounter with a rabid animal led to at least 14 shots in the abdomen. But vaccines have improved, and five shots in the arm or thigh have been the U.S. standard for more than 20 years.

Americans Want a Public Option on Health Care -- Here's How We Can Make it Happen

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 10:49am CDT by garyray-501488

"As Congress debates health care reform, there has been no shortage of bickering, partisan pot shots and hollow accusations about "socializing" America's health care system.

UN reports decline in cultivation of some drugs

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 10:00am CDT by Barry Schweid, AP Diplomatic Writer

In its annual report on world drug use, the United Nations concludes that global markets for cocaine, opiates and marijuana are holding steady or in decline.

Real medical emergency interrupts health hearing

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 10:00am CDT by Associated Press

A House hearing on overhauling the nation's health care system was briefly interrupted by a real-life medical emergency when a young intern collapsed.

Doctor in gripping South Pole rescue dies

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 9:34am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Dr. Jerri Nielsen FitzGerald, whose struggle against breast cancer during a winter at the South Pole captivated the world, has died. She was 57.

Mother pleads guilty to drunken breast-feeding

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 9:31am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

A North Dakota woman accused of breast-feeding her 6-week-old baby while drunk has pleaded guilty to child neglect.

In Old Age, Friends Can Keep You Young. Really

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 9:18am CDT by Angel_C

An increasing body of evidence has suggested that participating in mentally stimulating activity, socializing frequently and exercising may help protect against age-related decline — at least cognitive decline.

No relief: Shortage keeps older docs on the job

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 8:34am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

In Everson, Wash., and across the country, aging physicians like Dr. Kenneth H. Spady, 81, are finding they can't retire because of a growing shortage of primary care doctors.

A Random Act of Kindness Changes a Family's Life Forever as Alexzander Prado's Wish to Walk is Granted

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 3:51am CDT by rottlady

Sunday, May 31, 2009, will live in the hearts and minds of everyone whose tears of joy followed 5-year-old Alexzander Prado's amazing feat at the Southern California Abilities Expo

A Random Act of Kindness Changes a Family's Life Forever as Alexzander Prado's Wish to Walk is Granted

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 3:51am CDT by rottlady

Sunday, May 31, 2009, will live in the hearts and minds of everyone whose tears of joy followed 5-year-old Alexzander Prado's amazing feat at the Southern California Abilities Expo

Health Insurance, Obama's Fix Not A Fix At All.

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 2:41am CDT by Mike of the North

The premise that a national health insurance option is flawed at the most basic level and quite simply unrealistic. For starters, simply changing who pays the bills, either a private health insurance company or the federal government, does not alter the cost of services.

Health Insurance, Obama's Fix Not A Fix At All.

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 2:41am CDT by Mike of the North

The premise that a national health insurance option is flawed at the most basic level and quite simply unrealistic. For starters, simply changing who pays the bills, either a private health insurance company or the federal government, does not alter the cost of services.

THE INFLUENCE GAME: Health bills prompt grumbles

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 2:11am CDT by Alan Fram, Associated Press Writer

For President Barack Obama, the MRIs and other medical scans for Medicare patients that cost the government billions are prime targets for cuts to help finance health care overhaul.

THE INFLUENCE GAME: Health bills prompt grumbles

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 2:11am CDT by Alan Fram, Associated Press Writer

For President Barack Obama, the MRIs and other medical scans for Medicare patients that cost the government billions are prime targets for cuts to help finance health care overhaul.

Kids at higher risk of dog bites in warm weather

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 1:17am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Young children appear to be at particular risk of dog-bite injuries to the head and neck, with most incidents happening during warmer weather, a study suggests.

Kids at higher risk of dog bites in warm weather

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 1:17am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Young children appear to be at particular risk of dog-bite injuries to the head and neck, with most incidents happening during warmer weather, a study suggests.

I'm So Confused...

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 12:54am CDT by dwacon

Tampax has a very strange print ad that nobody seems to get...

I'm So Confused...

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 12:54am CDT by dwacon

Tampax has a very strange print ad that nobody seems to get...

Migraines 'may be damaging women's brains'

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 12:20am CDT by Red Wolf

A study by American and Icelandic researchers has found that migraine headaches may cause long-term damage to women's brains.

Perplexed about the fight over health care

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 12:19am CDT by Timba65

My understanding of the debate over health care is that there are some that think that 1 trillion dollars over 10 years for a public option is too much. So lets break that down, thats 100 billion per year.

Perplexed about the fight over health care

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 12:19am CDT by Timba65

My understanding of the debate over health care is that there are some that think that 1 trillion dollars over 10 years for a public option is too much. So lets break that down, thats 100 billion per year.

When bureaucrat decide and ration health care

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 12:14am CDT by Blearc

Interesting list of what happens when bureaucrats have control of your health care. Question is do you want a greedy CEO or a government bureaucrat to decide whether or not you get covered? Jan 2007

When bureaucrat decide and ration health care

Posted: June 24th, 2009, 12:14am CDT by Blearc

Interesting list of what happens when bureaucrats have control of your health care. Question is do you want a greedy CEO or a government bureaucrat to decide whether or not you get covered? Jan 2007

Most Americans Want Health Reform but Worry About Costs, Quality - washingtonpost.com

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 11:58pm CDT by cards6

A majority of Americans see government action as critical to controlling runaway health-care costs, but there is broad public anxiety about the potential impact of reform legislation and conflicting views about the types of fixes being proposed on Capitol Hill, according to a new …

Most Americans Want Health Reform but Worry About Costs, Quality - washingtonpost.com

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 11:58pm CDT by cards6

A majority of Americans see government action as critical to controlling runaway health-care costs, but there is broad public anxiety about the potential impact of reform legislation and conflicting views about the types of fixes being proposed on Capitol Hill, according to a new …

Runner Insight Â» Blog Archive Â» Seeing Red

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 10:16pm CDT by summerclift

The challenges of being a blind runner... When I was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa back in 1997, one of the first things I started to notice along with my decreased vision, was my loss of the ability to perceive colors the way I used to.

Runner Insight Â» Blog Archive Â» Seeing Red

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 10:16pm CDT by summerclift

The challenges of being a blind runner... When I was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa back in 1997, one of the first things I started to notice along with my decreased vision, was my loss of the ability to perceive colors the way I used to.

FDA urges caution in weighing risks of ADHD drugs

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 9:10pm CDT by Karri-M

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal health regulators are urging parents to keep their children on attention deficit drugs like Ritalin and Adderall, despite new evidence from a government-backed study that the stimulants can increase the risk of sudden death.

FDA urges caution in weighing risks of ADHD drugs

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 9:10pm CDT by Karri-M

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal health regulators are urging parents to keep their children on attention deficit drugs like Ritalin and Adderall, despite new evidence from a government-backed study that the stimulants can increase the risk of sudden death.

Migraine 'aura' tied to long-term brain damage

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 8:44pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Migraine headaches suffered by one in 10 women may inflict long-term damage to a part of the brain important to coordination and the senses, researchers said on Tuesday.

Fitness fact vs.fiction

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 8:37pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Fitness fact vs.fiction

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 8:37pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Fitness fact vs.fiction

Crohn's Disease and IBF: Is a Newsvine Group worth setting up?

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 7:46pm CDT by US Citizen-658112

Are there enough people dealing with Crohn's Disease and IBF here on Newsvine to make it worthwhile to set up a Newsvine Group? It seems to me that being able to discuss this issue, and share treatment successes and failures, might be useful to everyone.

Crohn's Disease and IBF: Is a Newsvine Group worth setting up?

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 7:46pm CDT by US Citizen-658112

Are there enough people dealing with Crohn's Disease and IBF here on Newsvine to make it worthwhile to set up a Newsvine Group? It seems to me that being able to discuss this issue, and share treatment successes and failures, might be useful to everyone.

Republicans Want Health Care Reform Today!

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 7:41pm CDT by Mark Memoly

On June 24th, a TV Network will turn its airwaves over to President Obama's pitch for government-run health care. Shouldn't this be a bipartisan discussion? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzyGFKA_PSw)

Republicans Want Health Care Reform Today!

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 7:41pm CDT by Mark Memoly

On June 24th, a TV Network will turn its airwaves over to President Obama's pitch for government-run health care. Shouldn't this be a bipartisan discussion? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzyGFKA_PSw)

More women look away from abnormal babies

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 7:25pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Puzzling new research suggests women have a harder time than men looking at babies with facial birth defects.

More women look away from abnormal babies

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 7:25pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Puzzling new research suggests women have a harder time than men looking at babies with facial birth defects.

Study: Women look away more from abnormal babies

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 7:01pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Puzzling new research suggests women have a harder time than men looking at babies with facial birth defects. It's a surprise finding. Psychiatrists from the Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital, who were studying perceptions of beauty, had expected women to spend more time than men cooing over pictures of extra-cute babies. Nope.

Stomach stapling may cut women's cancer risk

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 6:49pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Women who have their stomachs stapled not only lose weight, they also may reduce their cancer risk by up to 40 percent, new research says.

Stomach stapling may cut women's cancer risk

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 6:49pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Women who have their stomachs stapled not only lose weight, they also may reduce their cancer risk by up to 40 percent, new research says.

Getting It Straight: Heat Stroke, Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 6:19pm CDT by MinnieApolis

The onset of warmer weather is a sure thing, now that it is officially summer. There is always confusion among many of us over the differences between heat stroke, heat cramps, and heat exhaustion. So let us take the opportunity to review those conditions and get them straight.

Stomach stapling may lower cancer risk in women

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 6:02pm CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

Women who have their stomachs stapled not only lose weight, they also may reduce their cancer risk by up to 40 percent, new research says. In a study of more than 2,000 obese people who had surgery to reduce the size of their stomachs, Swedish researchers found women who had the procedure were less likely to get cancer than those who did not.

Some mental-health providers will soon face new rules -- OrlandoSentinel.com

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 5:27pm CDT by maddad

Mental-health providers have until today to sign contract amendments from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida that have left some threatening to leave the network, and others resigned to agreeing to a process they call unfair.

Obama health czar was medical company director

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 4:45pm CDT by Sharon Theimer, Associated Press Writer

President Barack Obama's White House health care czar earned at least $2.3 million working for health care companies in 2008 and early 2009, including several that lobby in Washington.

Korean Students to Receive Mandatory Psychiatric Evaluations

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 4:17pm CDT by take2la

The government will check up on the psychiatric status of 365,000 students from 470 primary and secondary schools nationwide to prevent juvenile delinquency or ``teenagers-gone-wild'' behavior stemming from instability, the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Family Affairs said Tues …

Judge orders reluctant teen to continue chemo

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 4:06pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

A Minnesota judge has ruled that a 13-year-old boy who fled the state to avoid chemotherapy must continue getting the treatment because it appears to be working.

'Phantom fat' can linger after weight loss

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 3:45pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Losing the weight is just the first step. Next comes shedding the heavy burden of a larger-than-life self-image. Even after dramatic weight loss, some are plagued by lingering "phantom fat."

Melanoma or a mole? The ABCs of skin cancer

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 3:39pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., with 1 million cases diagnosed annually. But can you tell the difference between melanoma and a harmless mole? Here, SELF magazine offers tips to help you safeguard your skin.

Family sues insurer who denied teen transplant

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 2:15pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

The family of a 17-year-old girl who died hours after her health insurer reversed a decision and said it would pay for a liver transplant plans to sue the company, their attorney.

Melanoma or a mole? The ABCs of skin cancer

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 2:14pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., with 1 million cases diagnosed annually. But can you tell the difference between melanoma and a harmless mole? Here, SELF magazine offers tips to help you safeguard your skin.

Big Ag's Big Lie

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 2:11pm CDT by fredegrar

You've actually been told a lot of lies, but right now I'm going to focus on just one. It comes in many different forms: 1. Organics yield less/much less/half as much as conventional ag. 2. Organics can never feed the world.

Generations of Kids Hooked on Psychiatric Drugs & Treatments

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 2:00pm CDT by take2la

An extract of a Campbell Brown segment on CNN questioning-- Is there over diagnosis & medicating of children in the US?

Did Steve Jobs' wallet help cut transplant wait?

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 1:46pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Apple CEO Steve Jobs' recent trip to Tennessee to pick himself up a new liver has raised some sticky questions about what money can buy.

Opinion: Did Steve Jobs’ wallet cut organ wait?

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 1:45pm CDT by Arthur Caplan, Ph.D., msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ recent trip to Tennessee to has raised some sticky questions about what money can buy.

Time For Lunch : Home : Slow Food USA

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 1:30pm CDT by julie-CECCHINI

Time For Lunch : Home : Slow Food USA

Voluntary Commitment

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 1:13pm CDT by neenie1991

It was a crisp October afternoon. I walked through the lobby to the front desk with my aunt as though we were checking into a hotel. It was three o'clock. My doctor had called ahead. They were expecting me.

The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR): FAIR Legislative Update - June 22, 2009

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 12:09pm CDT by TigerLilly-385839

La Raza is demanding that universal health care, being considered by congress and the president, include illegal immigrants.

Neither euthanasia nor suicide, but end-of-life choice - clear laws needed to allow assisted death as a rational, humane option

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 12:07pm CDT by Carloz

To clarify, we campaign for the choice of assisted dying for the terminally ill within strict safeguards. Not euthanasia. Not suicide.

The breath of life

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 12:05pm CDT by Redruby

Back in the Go-Go 90s, a wonder drug of sorts for the treatment of obesity was all the rage. It was Fen-phen, a combo appetite regulator and appetite suppressant.

Pediatrician declares eBay medicines 'a risk to child health'

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 11:56am CDT by MinnieApolis

A paediatrician is warning that net literate parents are putting their children at risk by buying drugs on the web. Dr Nadeem Afzal, a consultant paediatric gastroenterologist, carried out an investigation of medicines for sale on eBay for common gut complaints, 53 percent of wh …

World's 65 and older to triple by 2050

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 11:49am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

The world's 65-and-older population will triple by mid-century to make up 1 in 6 people.

Bayer Ads Misleading Men About Prostate Cancer, Says CSPI

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 10:48am CDT by MinnieApolis

EXCERPT: The Center for Science in the Public Interest has notified Bayer Healthcare that it will sue the company if it continues to claim that the selenium in its One A Day vitamins may reduce men's risk of prostate cancer, the health group announced today.

Poll: Americans consider pets part of the family

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 10:42am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Susan Jacobs and her companion Kingston both like chicken and collards, chilling on the couch and riding in her convertible with the breeze tussling his curly black hair.

Are generic drugs a bad bargain? - Safe Meds

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 10:12am CDT by infoAbout

Just when Beth Hubbard should have been feeling great, her health fell apart.

U.S. Senate vote deferred on drug importation measure

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 9:51am CDT by infoAbout

A U.S. senator on Monday said he dropped plans to try to add a measure allowing importation of lower-priced medicines from other countries to tobacco legislation after being told the Senate will consider the drug issue separately.

Women's Medical Fund Helps Where Government Fails

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 9:41am CDT by Zap

"My name is Danielle," she says, and immediately begins to sob. "I have three little kids and cannot have another. I cannot. I'm telling you, I cannot be pregnant or have this baby."

Roche's Avastin helps slow breast cancer in study

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 9:29am CDT by infoAbout

By Bill Berkrot NEW YORK, May 14 (Reuters) - Avastin when added to oral or infused chemotherapies significantly increased the time patients with advanced breast cancer live without the disease worsening, according to data from a late-stage clinical study.

45 Million Americans -- Who Are These Guys???

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 9:27am CDT by RonBlack66

About 45 million Americans lack health care insurance. Or do they? Start with the math. We have 300 million Americans. Subtract the 45 million -- 15 percent of us -- with no health insurance. That leaves 255 million Americans, or 85 percent, with it.

What's Wrong With Medicare - The Tale of Two Cities

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 9:15am CDT by potemkinworld

The answer on how to fix Medicare maybe easier than Washington is telling us.

Reclaiming Choice for Native Women

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 9:07am CDT by Women's Health Care Centre

I am Native. And I'm pro-choice. Many people seem to think this is an oxymoron - but to me, it makes perfect sense.

She's 6-foot-6, 480 pounds ... and still growing

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 8:55am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Tanya Angus, 30, first noticed something was wrong at age 20 when her shoes no longer fit. Once a normal girl who dreamed of acting, she's now 6-foot-6, 480 pounds - and still growing, due to acromegaly, a rare disorder commonly referred to as gigantism.

You're Positive Twice Pt 5

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 8:24am CDT by Porchsitterr

Suddenly, a sickening feeling fell over him. How could she do this? Whoever her child's father is; does he know she is HIV positive. It couldn't be his child. He had a vasectomy shortly after his last daughter was born.

The McAllenization of Health Care Reform

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 7:55am CDT by donmartelli

The McAllenization of Health Care Reform

Is farming the root of all evil?

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 7:10am CDT by lee-283361

Last week, Sir Paul McCartney urged us, amid a blaze of publicity, to curb our carnivorous lifestyles and go meat-free on Mondays, in order to reduce the damage that modern agriculture does to the planet.

African women with HIV 'coerced into sterilisation'

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 3:12am CDT by asgerd

The Namibian government is coercing women with HIV to undergo sterilisation, in an attempt to prevent the spread of AIDS.

How skin cancer changed my life

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 2:50am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Three women share cautionary tales of their painful battles with melanoma in hopes of inspiring others to safeguard their skin.

Scottsdale-based maker of Zicam faces lawsuit

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 1:49am CDT by Dawn-345105

"In what could be the opening salvo in a new wave of lawsuits against the Scottsdale-based maker of Zicam, lawyers on Monday filed a lawsuit on behalf of 117 people who claim they have suffered loss of smell after using the popular nasal spray."

New Report Highlights Nationalized Health Care's Failures

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 1:04am CDT by Ray0613

In Canada, where government provides health care for all of its citizens, the average wait time for life-threatening cancer treatment is seven weeks and the average wait time is nine hours for emergency visits.

Botox is a cure for baldness

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 1:00am CDT by cartooncat

BALDING Brits may be offered a cure for their thinning thatches - injections of Botox. The toxic chemicals are generally used to smooth out wrinkles, but scientists have found they can cause hair to regrow.

No, Really, It's Not Government-Run!

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 12:59am CDT by Ray0613

Faced with rising opposition to a so-called "public option" in health care reform, some Democrats are floating the idea of establishing health insurance "co-operatives" as an alternative. Republicans like Sens.

Does music have the power to heal? Scientists say it can help keep your heart in rhythm

Posted: June 23rd, 2009, 12:54am CDT by cartooncat

The strains of a sonata can bring calm, while a stirring chorus may rouse us. But listening to music may change more than just our mood. Scientists claim that it has the power to heal us.

Next question in swine flu - who gets vaccinated?

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 11:28pm CDT by Radar News

WASHINGTON - Drug makers are gearing up to make vaccines against the new H1N1 virus, starting test batches and pledging free doses for poor countries.

Little-known purging disorder is often missed

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 11:22pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

An Iowa researcher is studying a little-known eating disorder that some doctors may miss: purging disorder.

Nets ignore testimony of cancer patient denied coverage by insurer | Media Matters for America

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 9:12pm CDT by multifariousone

Despite poignant testimony by people denied coverage for treatment of serious health problems, the network evening news broadcasts uniformly ignored a June 16 House hearing on the practice by insurance companies of canceling the policies of people who become ill and submit claims …

Nets ignore testimony of cancer patient denied coverage by insurer

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 9:12pm CDT by multifariousone

Despite poignant testimony by people denied coverage for treatment of serious health problems, the network evening news broadcasts uniformly ignored a June 16 House hearing on the practice by insurance companies of canceling the policies of people who become ill and submit claims …

We've Got Raw Spirit. Yes We Do!

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 8:54pm CDT by jcairns16

The outskirts of Santa Barbara were bumpin' June 12th weekend when maca frenzied raw foodists congregated by the bucket loads to form the first Raw Spirit Festival of 2009. Aw, yes.

The Changing Terminology of Transvestites; Male to Female; Cross Dressers; M2f…

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 8:52pm CDT by glossop

The Changing Terminology of Transvestites; Male to Female; Cross Dressers; M2f; Trannie; Female to Male; F2m….

Learn how Successful People, Know how to be Successful in their Private practice.

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 8:46pm CDT by glossop

Learn how Successful People, Know how to be Successful in their Private practice.

Patients Often Not Told About Abnormal Test Results

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 7:54pm CDT by SuperSaiyan

People who visit their primary care physician for routine blood tests or screenings are often not informed of the results, a new study finds

Are Generic Drugs Safe?

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 5:42pm CDT by Michael Vandenbergh

Are Generic Drugs Safe?

Pot is Legal in Rhode Island!

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 5:25pm CDT by newbroom

The Rhode Island legislature overrode a gubernatorial veto of a medical marijuana law Tuesday afternoon by an overwhelming margin, paving the way for state-licensed medical marijuana shops to begin operating.

Drug companies may narrow Medicare coverage gap

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 4:45pm CDT by Grad09Vote

Information regarding drug companies narrowing Medicare coverage gap

Bad test results often not reported to US patients

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 4:36pm CDT by Radar News

CHICAGO, June 22 (Reuters) - Doctors in the United States fail to tell patients about abnormal test results 7 percent of the time, or a rate of about 1 out of every 14 tests, U.S.

Don't ignore your need for health insurance

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 4:30pm CDT by Grad09Vote

Article gives advice on what options graduates have.

Drug Makers trim prices for Health overhaul

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 4:24pm CDT by Grad09Vote

With President Obama proposing a 313 billion dollar health care reform, financing is needed. The drug companies have agreed to cut drug prices 80 billions dollars over the period of a decade.

Hunting ways to protect baby if mother drinks

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 4:23pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Drinking during pregnancy can seriously harm a baby's brain, yet thousands of mothers-to-be still do. Now more scientists are seeking for ways to reverse the damage.

Bad test results often don't reach patients

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 3:54pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

The first study of its kind finds doctors failed to inform patients of abnormal cancer screenings and other test results 1 out of 14 times.

Hunting ways to protect babies when mom drinks

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 3:11pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Drinking during pregnancy can seriously harm a baby's brain, yet thousands of mothers-to-be still do. Now scientists have begun testing whether a prenatal nutrient might offer those babies a little protection, part of a growing quest for ways to reverse the damage.

Study: Bad test results often don't reach patients

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 3:03pm CDT by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer

No news isn't necessarily good news for patients waiting for the results of medical tests. The first study of its kind finds doctors failed to inform patients of abnormal cancer screenings and other test results 1 out of 14 times.

Breastfeeding strengthens baby's immune system'

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 3:00pm CDT by mizan

Breastfeeding acts as the first live vaccine for the baby's body and should be exclusively given to the newborn until six months from birth as it certainly helps strengthen their immune system, pediatricians say, reports UNB. They emphasized on creating awareness among the mot …

VOA News - Fighting World Hunger

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 2:20pm CDT by julie-CECCHINI

VOA News - Fighting World Hunger

Obama announces agreement with drug companies - Yahoo! News on Yahoo! News

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 2:20pm CDT by Own Up!!

Obama said that drug companies have pledged to spend $80 billion over the next decade to help reduce the cost of drugs for seniors and pay for a portion of Obama's health care legislation.

SSRI Antidepressant Paxil Linked To Male Infertility

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 1:59pm CDT by take2la

As many as 50% of Paxil users may have damaged DNA. This condition, know as DNA fragmentation, is associated with reproductive problems.The percentage of men with abnormal DNA fragmentation soared from less than 10 percent to 50 percent while taking the antidepressant.

Blame Sweet Soda for Gout?

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 1:56pm CDT by brinsmaid

For gout, sweetened soft drinks are worse than hard liquor -- and nearly as bad as beer -- doubling the risk for heavy drinkers. Diet sodas, however, don't affect gout risk.

Gout Remedies?

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 1:43pm CDT by brinsmaid

I'm battling gout for the first time in my life and it is extremely painful. The joint on my big toe has been swollen for three weeks and has caused me to limp the entire time.

Death comes amid swine flu spurt

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 1:42pm CDT by Spikegary

The death Saturday of an eighth-grade teenager from swine flu came as public health officials tracked a small burst of hospitalizations last week in Buffalo caused by the influenza virus.

HIV infection rates are highest in the South

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 1:03pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

A new internet data map offers a first-of-its-kind, county-level look at HIV cases in the U.S. and finds the infection rates tend to be highest in the South.

Clinton cancels overseas travel due to injury

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 12:43pm CDT by Associated Press

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is canceling plans to attend international meetings in Italy and Greece this week as she recovers from surgery to repair a broken elbow.

Big US study will test vitamin D, fish oil

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 12:26pm CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Two of the most popular and promising dietary supplements — vitamin D and fish oil — will be tested in a large, government-sponsored study to see whether either nutrient can lower a healthy person's risk of getting cancer, heart disease or having a stroke.

Study: Americans struggle to pay for health care

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 10:36am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Americans are struggling to pay for health care in the ongoing economic recession, with a quarter saying they have had trouble in the past 12 months, according to a survey.

New map finds HIV rates are highest in the South

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 10:34am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

A new Internet data map offers a first-of-its-kind, county-level look at HIV cases in the U.S. and finds the infection rates tend to be highest in the South.

3 Key Reasons Why You Might Never be Happy (Poll)

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 10:31am CDT by Ms CYPRAH

We talk about happiness every day of our lives in our elusive search for it. We see happiness as something external we can just pluck out of nowhere when we want it, just call it up when we want to have a better day. Sometimes happiness seems to affect everyone else except us.

Sex, Swearing, Drugs or Drinking. Which Really Gets Rid of Angst?

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 9:22am CDT by Perrie

I had a lousy couple of days and I've been trying to keep it all together. I sit down in my cozy den and pick up "Self Magazine" as a way to relax. I come upon an article about stress that recommends having more sex is a good way of getting rid of anxiety.

Fixing our Nations Health Care: Comparing the 5 top Health care systems in 5 rich free Democracies. Part 2/5

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 9:18am CDT by Simplistic Reality

“"We cannot delay this discussion any longer," Obama said. "Health care reform is no longer just a moral imperative, it is a fiscal imperative.

Suicidal at 575 pounds, she now weighs 165

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 8:28am CDT by Mike Celizic, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

When she hit 575 pounds, Tammey Burns tried to commit suicide. The attempt didn’t work, leaving the Missouri woman with no other choice but to finally lose the hundreds of pounds of fat that had robbed her of her life.

Grown kids return to the nest - and regress

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 7:43am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

With the recession forcing more grown kids to move back in with mom and dad, many blended families are dealing with the age-old question: Who's the boss?

Inborn Homosexuality or Media Hype?

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 4:48am CDT by Omar Ragi

Are gay born gay? Or is it just a big fat lie?

Can Salmon Save Your Skin? - MSN Health & Fitness - Skin and Hair

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 3:34am CDT by RuthyJObservations

It's true, beauty is more than skin deep!

UN head in polio eradication call

Posted: June 22nd, 2009, 2:05am CDT by Red Wolf

The United Nations Secretary General has urged governments around the world to work towards eradicating polio.

Is a Real Orgasm by Asphyxiation Suicide or Self Harm?

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 11:16pm CDT by glossop

Asphyxia (from Greek meaning 'without pulse', or 'heartbeat') is a condition of severely deficient supply of oxygen to the body that arises from being unable to breathe normally. An example of asphyxia is choking.

Discovering the Essence of Complementary Holistic Treatment | EveryTherapist

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 11:14pm CDT by glossop

Discovering The Essence of Complementary Holistic Treatment;

Breast Enhancement Surgery – Have You Had It? Would You Have It? Poll

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 8:44pm CDT by Indepvoter

Are you happy with your breasts? If not is it okay to have them "Worked On"... Take the Poll, Join the Conversation... Who doesn't want to talk about Boobs?

Antidepressant use soars as the recession bites

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 7:46pm CDT by RadarNewsANDTheMichaelReport

Fears the recession is affecting the mental health of the nation appear to be borne out by new figures that show prescriptions of antidepressants are soaring.

Un-Cooperative: The Trouble with Conrad's Compromise - The Treatment

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 7:25pm CDT by hircus

In the fast-moving debate over health care, no idea invites more admiration or ire than the "public health insurance option"--or what I've been trying to get people to describe as "public plan choice".

Poll finds many back public health care option

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 7:22pm CDT by bgates43

Americans overwhelmingly support substantial changes to the health care system and are strongly behind one of the most contentious proposals Congress is considering, a government-run insurance plan to compete with private insurers, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News …

Contact solution maker didn't report problems

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 6:59pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Complaints about a contact lens solution linked to an outbreak of infections that blinded several people went unreported by the manufacturer for more than a year.

Junior status: Sharing dad's name a mixed bag

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 6:22pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

For dads who name their sons after themselves, it can be a badge of honor. But the American Junior - not to mention IIIs, IVs and Vs - is something of a dying breed.

Chubby people live longest: Japan study

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 2:13pm CDT by Michael Sautter

People who are a little overweight at age 40 live six to seven years longer than very thin people, whose average life expectancy was shorter by some five years than that of obese people, the study found.

6 Things You Need to Know About the Pill - MSN Health & Fitness - Birth Control

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 2:09pm CDT by NU Wildcat Fan

Oral Contraceptives - Facts

FDA Warns of E. coli Risk From Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 1:48pm CDT by rosebud1256

Yikes! Does anyone know if e. coli can be transmitted through breastfeeding? www.HelpFromHome.com

A summer reminder

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 1:22pm CDT by B-Rizzle

Little can be more heart-breaking than a child's death from being left in a hot car. As temperatures climb, the state Health Department and child safety experts are reminding parents never to leave a child in a car unattended.

Obama's healthcare push on rocky road in Congress | Reuters

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 1:02pm CDT by cards6

WASHINGTON, June 21 (Reuters) - Growing worries over budget deficits and government intervention could jeopardize President Barack Obama's proposed healthcare overhaul in Congress as lawmakers bicker over costs and strategies for covering the uninsured.

AP Wire | Jacksonville.com

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 12:34pm CDT by cards6

The pharmaceutical industry agreed Saturday to spend $80 billion over the next decade improving drug benefits for seniors on Medicare and defraying the cost of President Barack Obama's health care legislation, capping secretive negotiations involving key lawmakers and the White H …

AP Wire | Jacksonville.com

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 12:08pm CDT by cards6

Marijuana smoke has joined tobacco smoke and hundreds of other chemicals on a list of substances California regulators say cause cancer

House Democrats unveil healthcare bill - Los Angeles Times

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 11:38am CDT by cards6

Reporting from Washington -- Senior House Democrats on Friday introduced their plan for reshaping the nation's healthcare system, calling for a new government insurance option, a new mandate on employers to provide coverage and a new guarantee of subsidized healthcare for the poo …

Drug makers offer $80 billion toward healthcare overhaul - Los Angeles Times

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 11:36am CDT by cards6

Reporting from Washington -- U.S.

Op-Ed Columnist - Lettuce From the Garden, With Worms - NYTimes.com

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 10:51am CDT by Aliza Roquin

Op-Ed Columnist - Lettuce From the Garden, With Worms - NYTimes.com

Cure For Prostate Cancer? First human trials of prostate cancer drug shock doctors at Mayo Clinic

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 9:02am CDT by luckydog

Doctors at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota announced on Saturday details surrounding the first human trials of a prostate cancer drug called Ipilimumab. In their initial results, the doctors said, two men who were expected to die made dramatic recoveries after just a single dose.

Baucus, White House in Deal With Drug Industry

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 8:53am CDT by multifariousone

The pharmaceutical industry agreed Saturday to spend $80 billion over the next decade improving drug benefits for seniors on Medicare and defraying the cost of President Barack Obama's health care legislation, capping secretive negotiations involving key lawmakers and the White H …

'Road rage' gets a medical diagnosis

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 8:29am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

To you, that angry, horn-blasting tailgater is suffering from road rage. But doctors have another name for it - intermittent explosive disorder.

Grey hair may be protecting us from cancer

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 7:59am CDT by jpark

GREY hair may be unwelcome, but the processes that produce it are now better understood and could be protecting us from cancer.

US must keep its promise on AIDS programs - The Boston Globe

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 7:49am CDT by high noon communications

Pat Daoust of Physicians for Human Rights publishes an important reminder of why the US must maintain its commitment to global HIV/AIDS programs

Taking Time for the Self on the Path to Becoming a Doctor

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 7:40am CDT by factcheckme

The researchers interviewed residents, or doctors in training, from seven different specialties and found that they set themselves up for burnout by accepting, even embracing, what they believed would be a temporary imbalance between the personal and professional aspects of their …

Two Key Ways to Reduce Your Stress

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 7:35am CDT by Ms CYPRAH

With stress causing so many problems in our lives, it needs to be seriously addressed, while bearing in mind that one person's level of stress could be another person's challenge. Stress does not have to be automatic.

At V.A. Hospital, a Rogue Cancer Unit Botched 92 of 116 Treatments

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 7:32am CDT by factcheckme

Had the government responded more aggressively, it might have uncovered a rogue cancer unit at the hospital, one that operated with virtually no outside scrutiny and botched 92 of 116 cancer treatments over a span of more than six years — and then kept quiet about it, according …

New swine flu cases are confirmed.

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 4:15am CDT by AdamAyrton

Two new swine flu cases have been confirmed in Oxfordshire within the past 24 hours.

New Facts About Fish - MSN Health & Fitness - Nutrition

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 3:00am CDT by RuthyJObservations

Get your Omega 3's by eating more fish that are heart healthy food choices. Here are examples to follow>

In Poll, Wide Support for Government-Run Health

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 2:43am CDT by multifariousone

Americans overwhelmingly support substantial changes to the health care system and are strongly behind one of the most contentious proposals Congress is considering, a government-run insurance plan to compete with private insurers, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News …

Why apples, avocados and a glass of red wine could ease your arthritis

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 1:55am CDT by cartooncat

Research shows a definite link between the food you eat and the severity of your symptoms. Like your heart, your joints thrive best on plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Try to eat at least five (and preferably eight or more) servings a day.

Does Anyone Know Anything About Mona Vie?

Posted: June 21st, 2009, 12:00am CDT by Mandelman

Okay, so I have a friend who's captivated by the hottest multi-level marketing company since Amway... Mona Vie.

Poll: Most Back Public Health Care Option - CBSNews

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 7:36pm CDT by mlaurenz

Poll data shows 72 percent of Americans support a public option for health care, and the democrats are trusted 3 to 1 to improve health care. A majority of Americans would be willing to pay extra taxes for health care, but the majority crumbles if the taxes are over $500.

At V.A. Hospital, a Rogue Cancer Unit - NYTimes.com

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 6:08pm CDT by LifeTravler

For patients with prostate cancer, it is a common surgical procedure: a doctor implants dozens of radioactive seeds to attack the disease. But when Dr. Gary D. Kao treated one patient at the veterans' hospital in Philadelphia, his aim was more than a little off.

Why Men Fall Asleep After Sex - Page 1 - MSN Health & Fitness - Men's Sexual Health

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 6:02pm CDT by Michael Vandenbergh

Why Men Fall Asleep After Sex - Page 1 - MSN Health & Fitness - Men's Sexual Health

Obama praises drug deal, declares 'turning point'

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 6:01pm CDT by Associated Press

President Barack Obama praised the agreement that has been reached between Sen. Max Baucus and the nation's pharmaceutical companies intended to reduce costs of prescription drugs for millions of America's seniors.

Insure 47 Million People for 85 Years or Reform the System Over 10 Years for the Same Price

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 5:53pm CDT by crytopean

Why is it that our representatives in government can't ever see the forest through the trees. There's not one thing they do better than the private sector except waste money and resources.

New drugs such as abiraterone and ZD4054 offer advances in prostate cancer treatment - Times Online

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 5:40pm CDT by cards6

Three out of four men who develop advanced prostatic cancer may soon be able to look forward to years of worthwhile, active life.

Prostate cancer victims cured with ipilimumab - Times Online

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 5:36pm CDT by cards6

TWO men with advanced, inoperable prostate cancer have dramatically recovered after being treated with an experimental drug. Both are cancer-free and have returned to normal life.

Chronic High Doses of Cannabinoids Promote Hippocampal Neurogenesis

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 3:18pm CDT by Benno Hansen

"The recent discovery that the hippocampus is able to generate new neurons throughout a human's lifespan has changed the way we think about the mechanisms of psychiatric disorders and drug addiction" [...] It appears that cannabinoids are able to modulate pain, nausea, vomi …

Celebrity moms and C-sections: Guess who's too posh to push

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 2:43pm CDT by maddad

Fear. Convenience. Emergency. All are among the reasons why some celeb moms' babies are born via C-section.

Abuse of ADHD medications by teens: an urgent report

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 2:17pm CDT by take2la

Recommendations 1) Become educated about the dangers of abuse and misuse of prescription drugs and about the danger of taking someone else's medications. 2) Know which drugs have the potential to be abused and store them in a locked medicine cabinet or lock box. 3) Dispose …

Girl Conceived with Dead Man's Sperm Denied Benefits

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 1:50pm CDT by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

While we hate to see a child not eligible as an heir to a decease parent, freezing sperm to use years in the future opens up a can of worms on illegally harvesting sperm at death.

Paging Dr. You-Da-Man: Report your findings on Single Payer Healthcare - STAT!

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 12:37pm CDT by bigblackguy

Examining the healthcare debate as a regular ordinary citizen is a fascinating and enlightening task. There are many articles and comments throughout the internet on blogs, magazine articles and from healthcare industry sources themselves.

Potato salad and slow cooked beans

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 12:23pm CDT by Linda Luke

Potato salad and slow cooked beans on the menu I'm not a measuring type of person for this type of food so here goes: Potatoes, hard boiled eggs, salt, pepper, mayo, mustard, onion, mixed up and topped with tomatoes with a sprinkling of paprika.

Ray McGovern on Illness and Health

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 12:22pm CDT by ecosocialist

Editor's Note: Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern – one of our favorite writers – underwent a successful medical procedure to open a clogged artery near his heart.

Bride swaps veil for mask: Couple with swine flu says 'I do' ... wearing surgical masks

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 11:43am CDT by Chello

Bride swaps veil for mask: Couple with swine flu says 'I do' ... wearing surgical masks

10 Foods That Help You Get Your ZZZs - MSN Health & Fitness - Sleep Disorders

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 11:42am CDT by RuthyJObservations

Chocolate and strawberries will help you sleep! Do you like this idea?

Drugmakers May Help Elderly Pay â��Donut Holeâ�� Cost for Medicines

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 11:05am CDT by JPUSC

Where, in the Constitution, is it stated or implied that the Federal Government should be in the health care business? Is the system messed up? It sure is and the oversight has come from both the Federal and State governments.

Woman Disfigured From At-Home Silicone Injection

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 11:00am CDT by jedipunk

A black market has developed for some of these and other products. One Twin Cities mother decided to speak out about what happened to her after she tried to save money by injecting herself with silicone.

Taking Sides in the Cupcake Wars

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 9:41am CDT by factcheckme

Re "Mother's Fight Against Junk Food Puts a School on Edge," by Susan Dominus (Big City column, June 16):

Nestle Recalls All Refrigerated Toll House Dough

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 9:36am CDT by factcheckme

Federal authorities are investigating a new national outbreak of a bacteria-triggered illness, this time related to a sweet treat treasured by the heartbroken and children-at-heart -- packaged raw cookie dough.

Pot smoke joins list for cancer

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 8:49am CDT by B-Rizzle

Marijuana smoke has joined tobacco smoke and hundreds of other chemicals on a list of substances California regulators say cause cancer. The ruling Friday by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment only applies to marijuana smoke, not the plant itself.

My year without sex

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 8:33am CDT by Carloz

When you decide to give up sex and begin a year of chastity, it's not something you rush to tell people. In our super-sexualised society, opting out feels like the last conceivable taboo.

GOP criticizes Dems on cost of health overhaul

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 8:13am CDT by Erica Werner, Associated Press Writer

Sensing a political opening, the Senate's GOP leader said Saturday that Democratic efforts to overhaul health care will bury the nation in debt.

GOP says Dems health overhaul would break the bank

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 8:13am CDT by Erica Werner, Associated Press Writer

Sensing a political opening, the Senate's GOP leader said Saturday that Democratic efforts to overhaul health care will bury the nation in debt.

Green Tea Component May Slow Prostate Cancer

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 7:41am CDT by B-Rizzle

The active compounds in green tea might slow the progression of prostate cancer, the results of a small study suggest.

What ONE main thing makes you annoyed and want to tear your hair out?

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 7:25am CDT by Ms CYPRAH

We all get riled up by behaviour which we regard as unacceptable, but what is really driving you nuts just now? What makes you want to rush for a baseball bat to wield it madly?

Gluten-free Diet : A Comprehensive Resource Guide book review

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 5:54am CDT by julie-CECCHINI

Gluten-free Diet : A Comprehensive Resource Guide book review

8 Commonly Used Herbs and their Healing Properties

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 4:40am CDT by estela2008

Herbs have been part of every culture and medical tradition since the earliest humans walked the earth for treatment of everything from colds to digestive issues to depression.

Make Fast Food Equal Fast Weight Loss - MSN Health & Fitness - Weight Loss

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 4:17am CDT by scarlettohara

Save for McDonalds, Baskin Robbins and Quizno's, why is it that most of these fast food places aren't anywhere even remotely around the Chicago Area? EVER? It took forever for us to get Fazolli's and even then there's only a few locations.

House Unveils Health Bill, Minus Key Details - NYTimes.com

Posted: June 20th, 2009, 3:28am CDT by David Hutchinson

Key members of of the U.S. House majority unveiled plans for a new federal department and public insurance program, plus a major expansion of Medicare

Cancer: a shock breakthrough

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 10:28pm CDT by cartooncat

Two patients with inoperable prostate cancer have made dramatic recoveries after receiving one dose of an experimental drug that is creating excitement among cancer specialists.

School's pregnancy spike stirs day care debate

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 8:49pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

The high school where the principal claimed girls formed a pact to get pregnant is one of the few in Massachusetts with a day care center, leading some to wonder whether that sent a message that teen motherhood is OK.

Are you getting enough? Nutrients, that is

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 7:42pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Studies show that 77 percent of men don't take in enough magnesium, many are deficient in vitamin D. Here's how to get the nutrients you need.

Six Tips for Traveling with an Autistic Child

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 7:19pm CDT by factcheckme

Kids with autism require as much routine and structure as possible. By definition, vacations are a break from routine activities. This explains why, as a widowed mom with two kids — the older being my son Nate, 15, who has autism — I've avoided family vacations.

A Genetic Link Between Anorexia and Autism?

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 7:15pm CDT by factcheckme

At the Eating Disorders Unit at the Maudsley Hospital in London, anorexia is not seen as a social disorder — or even primarily a psychological one.

Drug companies may narrow Medicare coverage gap

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 6:51pm CDT by David Espo, AP Special Correspondent

The pharmaceutical industry would finance improved coverage under the Medicare prescription drug program and help defray the cost of President Barack Obama's health care legislation under an $80 billion deal with key lawmakers and the White House that officials said Friday night was close to agreement.

Democrats push for new government health plan | Health | Reuters

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 6:36pm CDT by cards6

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat lawmakers on Friday proposed guaranteeing health coverage for nearly every American, despite mounting concerns the cost of doing so could torpedo the Obama administration's healthcare reform effort.

Calif regulators find pot smoke causes cancer

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 6:07pm CDT by Associated Press

Marijuana smoke has joined tobacco smoke and hundreds of other chemicals on a list of substances California regulators say cause cancer.

AstraZeneca touts PAP to Seniors

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 4:50pm CDT by take2la

Drug co. markets "free" drugs to elderly

Make Nursing Homes More Like Home: Medicare

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 4:03pm CDT by Angel_C

FRIDAY, June 19 (HealthDay News) -- A warm, welcoming environment where residents are free to make choices regarding their care: That's the new vision of the ideal nursing home, according to a guidance issued Friday by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

How Risky Is a Multiple Pregnancy?

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 3:57pm CDT by Auteur 1536

The idea of having multiple babies at the same time at first might sound tantalizing. One grueling nine-month period and voilà: You're on your way to synchronized play dates and kids helping each other with homework.

Mother cradles baby for last time after life support is switched off... but then Amazing Grace came back to life

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 3:55pm CDT by Sandie Seward

Emily Ashurst cradled her baby Grace close to her chest, thinking they would be her last moments together after the six-week old was struck down by meningitis. But the baby girl stunned doctors by coming back to life after her life support machine was switched off.

Chicago couple with swine flu say 'I do'

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 2:43pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

The bride wore white - and a face mask. Ilana Jackson and Jeremy Fierstien of Chicago wore surgical masks and latex gloves to their wedding last Sunday after finding out less than 48 hours before that they had swine flu.

Canada to ban phthalates in toys, vinyl bibs

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 1:55pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

The Canadian government proposed on Friday to ban the use of chemicals known as phthalates in soft vinyl toys, dolls, inflatable toys and vinyl bibs.

CNN exposes children as target & markets for pharma & psychiatry

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 1:43pm CDT by take2la

A CNN piece on the over prescription & diagnosis of children as target markets for psychiatry & pharma. Particularly the Foster Care System.

Lilly Gave FDA Data Knowing Zyprexa Didn't Work

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 12:55pm CDT by take2la

According to internal company documents, Lilly sent study results to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1995 that showed Zyprexa did not help dementia symptoms in older patients.

AstraZeneca Can't Stop Damaging Testimony by Seroquel Expert Witness --6000 cases effected

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 12:46pm CDT by take2la

AstraZeneca, based in London, sought to have Donna Arnett -an expert witness, disqualified, saying she cherry-picked data favorable to her opinion.

Heartburn fuels spike in esophageal cancer

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 12:37pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Chronic heartburn appears to be fueling the nation's fastest-growing cancer, esophageal cancer.

shoot the messenger nurses union boss

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 12:21pm CDT by medreporter

The global nursing shortage means that recruitment and retention of nurses is getting questionnable and perhaps overly creative.

Philippine government- swine flu

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 12:19pm CDT by Grad09Vote

Philippine goverment is has stated that they will shoulder medical costs of swine flu victims.

Do you need insurance?

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 12:12pm CDT by Grad09Vote

Funny video clip and good article. Talks about health insurance.

New drugs promise treatments for alcoholism

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 11:49am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Some recovering alcoholics, pharmaceutical companies and doctors want to include drugs alongside the old standbys of counseling and 12-step programs as standard treatments for alcohol abuse.

Taxing Health Care

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 11:33am CDT by Grad09Vote

President Obama's cabinet plans to tax health care.

The Daily Texan - New grads losing their health insurance

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 11:21am CDT by Grad09Vote

This article goes into some detail about what happens to graduates health coverage after the ceremonies are over.

Get phthalates out of kids toys: Health Canada

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 11:21am CDT by alkimija

Conceding a decade-old voluntary ban on hormone-disrupting chemicals in children's toys hasn't worked, Health Canada announced Friday new regulations requiring toy companies to get phthalates out of soft vinyl toys.

Records of boy who refused chemo are open

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 11:05am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

A Minnesota judge has denied a request to seal the medical records of a 13-year-old boy who gained national attention when he fled the state last month to avoid chemotherapy to treat his Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Can a Lack of Sleep Really Drive You Mad?

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 10:29am CDT by Zap

How long could you manage without sleep? The current record-holder is Randy Gardner, who as a 17-year-old Californian high-school student back in 1964 managed a staggering 265 hours -- or 11 days -- without so much as a nap.

Sen. Chris Dodd: A Strong Public Option

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 10:15am CDT by multifariousone

Fighting to improve health care for people in my state of Connecticut and across the country has been a crusade of mine for the last 25 years. The ability to care for yourself and your loved ones and to live a long and healthy life shouldn't be a privilege.

Bitterness: The Next Mental Disorder?

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 10:03am CDT by Redruby

Bitterness is "so common and so deeply destructive," writes Shari Roan at the Los Angeles Times, "that some psychiatrists are urging it be identified as a mental illness under the name post-traumatic embitterment disorder." "The disorder is modeled after post-traumatic stress dis …

Ron Paul: Fight Government Encroachment into Healthcare!

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 9:49am CDT by Populist Party

Further politicizing and bureaucratizing of healthcare will only increase costs and reduce quality, as demonstrated by most other countries with socialized medicine.

Nestle recalls cookie dough products for E. coli

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 9:11am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Nestle USA says its baking unit has voluntarily recalled Toll House refrigerated cookie dough products after a number or illnesses were reported by those who ate the dough raw.

'Something different' happening with new flu

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 8:37am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

'Something different' happening with new flu

Are We Ready For This;"T-Word Looms Large In Health Care Cost Debate"

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 8:35am CDT by Broliver Stagnasty

Amazingly enough, health care costs money.

Man who lost sense of smell believed Zicam safe

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 8:15am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

He was like millions of other consumers who sometimes take vitamins or echinacea, hoping to build up his immunity or ward off a cold. He figured alternative remedies were as safe as a spoonful of honey.

Five-year-old girl appears to be winning her battle with rare cancer

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 7:40am CDT by maddad

Maria Hocker is 5 years old. But her parents didn't think she would live to see another birthday when she was diagnosed with one of the rarest pediatric cancers in the world on June 20, 2008.

Junior status: Sharing dad's name a mixed bag

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 7:19am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

For dads who name their sons after themselves, it can be a badge of honor. But the American Junior - not to mention IIIs, IVs and Vs - is something of a dying breed.

One-Dog Policy for Chinese City

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 7:15am CDT by LindaMarie2

Do you think this is fare? Sensible? or Humane? To limit the amount of Dogs one Family can own or take care of. Perhaps Cats, should be the next item on the list ? What do you think ?

Junior status: Sharing dad’s name a mixed bag

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 7:11am CDT by Melissa Dahl, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

When he was a kid, being Jose Martinez, Jr., was often a little annoying. He was always Little Jose to his dad's Big, and he could never tell which Jose callers wanted (especially after his voice changed).

How about socialized medicine and privatized police?

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 6:45am CDT by Marc Rubin

Maybe the emptiest and is some ways dumbest objections to the idea of a universal single payer government run healthcare system offered by conservatives, is the idea that it will take us into socialized medicine.

PETA wishes Obama hadn't swatted fly in interview | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 6:36am CDT by LindaMarie2

Lets look at this realistically shall We ! Flies are outside, there a nunscence buzzing around your food,at a picnic,sitting in your yard,or just enjoying your garden ! There in Your House ! Where do you think that fly (was ) before it came to you ? Flies land on Dog " poo …

Abortion and Family Planning facts

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 5:13am CDT by seattleclock

Nearly all pregnancies are viable after the 27th week and no pregnancies are viable before the 21st week. 90 percent of abortions are done in the first trimester (first 12 weeks). Approximately 0.08% of abortions are conducted past the 20th week of pregnancy.

Congressional Budget Office studies on Single-Payer health care say the administrative savings would be more than enough to pay for the costs, why arent we talking single payer?

Posted: June 19th, 2009, 1:31am CDT by JoulesBeef

WASHINGTON, DC -- Green Party leaders and health care activists called for new federal studies on the economic feasability and impact of a Single-Payer (Medicare For All, HR 676) national health care program.

Even Grown-Ups Need Shots - Page 2 - MSN Health & Fitness - Vaccinations

Posted: June 18th, 2009, 11:52pm CDT by Voice of wisdom

The story describes vaccines that adults should be getting.

Senate Dems cave on health care bill - No government competition to be allowed

Posted: June 18th, 2009, 11:27pm CDT by luckydog

WASHINGTON – Key Senate Democrats, bidding for bipartisan support on health care, pared back subsidies designed to make insurance more affordable on Thursday and floated a compromise that rules out direct government competition against private insurers.

Ow! Beware of bikini wax mishaps

Posted: June 18th, 2009, 10:29pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Be careful - a Brazilian bikini wax can go from sexy beauty habit to scary sickness faster than you can say 'yowza!'

Prosecutor wants fast-food toy ban

Posted: June 18th, 2009, 9:32pm CDT by Shirley Draeger

It won't be long.......

The AMA's Unhealthy Obsession

Posted: June 18th, 2009, 9:12pm CDT by Garbl

U.S. doctors find themselves at the mercy of corporate insurance bureaucrats. In fact, most doctors no longer belong to the once-venerable organization that purports to speak for them.

Health Care Reform D.O.A.?

Posted: June 18th, 2009, 7:50pm CDT by bgates43

What's the latest assessment from those closely monitoring health care reform? Prognosis negative. "Health reform is, I think it fair to say, in danger right now," wrote Ezra Klein this morning at the Washington Post.

Happy Taste Buds - Healthy Foods

Posted: June 18th, 2009, 7:24pm CDT by DeadMenWalking

I fight constantly to maintain my weight. My brain tortures me horribly if my pants size begins to stretch too tightly and if I rise above my idea of the "right" size. Diets don't work, they harm more than help.

Sanofi to donate 100 million flu shots to WHO

Posted: June 18th, 2009, 6:58pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Vaccine maker Sanofi Aventis said on Wednesday it will donate 100 million doses of vaccine against the new H1N1 swine flu to the World Health Organization once it gets them made.

After $196 billion, no proof UN programs help

Posted: June 18th, 2009, 6:03pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

In the last two decades, the world has spent more than $196 billion trying to save people from disease in poor countries. But showing such health campaigns actually saved lives is "a very difficult scientific dilemma."

Beauty treat or trouble?

Posted: June 18th, 2009, 5:59pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Guess if the following foods are good or bad for your skin - and find out the reasons why.

False test results seen in maternal screening

Posted: June 18th, 2009, 5:52pm CDT by anonymous-1077600

-A massive effort to test pregnant women for a deadly germ they can spread to their babies has yielded a bad surprise — a high rate of wrong test results that led some infants to miss out on treatment.

Pandemic Policy 101

Posted: June 18th, 2009, 4:57pm CDT by Stephen Lahanas

We've been discussing the Flu Pandemic on this blog since early May. In that time, little to nothing has been done in the United States to actually manage the situation (beyond allocating funds to begin development of new vaccines).

No benefits for girl born from dead dad's sperm

Posted: June 18th, 2009, 12:55pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

A U.S. appeals court says a California girl conceived from the frozen sperm of a dead man cannot receive his pension benefits.

Report: Health care costs to rise again in 2010

Posted: June 18th, 2009, 10:49am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Employers who offer health insurance coverage could see a 9 percent cost increase next year, and their workers may face an even bigger hit, according to a report.

Want To Go For Longer? Get Jogging

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 7:25pm CDT by bvdev234

Older joggers remain fit and active for longer than non-runners and are half as likely to die prematurely, scientists say. They are also less likely to succumb to a range of age-related illnesses, including heart disease, cancer and neurological disorders.

False test results seen in maternal screening

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 7:24pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

A massive effort to test pregnant women for a deadly germ they can spread to their babies has found a high rate of wrong test results that led some infants to miss out on treatment.

Stroke rehabilitation: What to expect as you recover

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 7:15pm CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Getting back on your feet is likely one of your top concerns after a stroke, and stroke rehabilitation, also called stoke rehab, can help. The goal of a stroke rehabilitation program is to help you relearn skills lost when stroke damaged part of your brain.

Mental health: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 7:11pm CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

sed on stereotypes, stigma is a negative judgment based on a personal trait — in this case, having a mental health condition. It was once a common perception that having a mental illness was due to some kind of personal weakness.

Doctors signal they'll work with Obama

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 5:39pm CDT by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer

The nation's largest group of doctors began their annual meeting as a potential obstacle to President Obama's health care overhaul. After a big pep talk from Obama himself, they ended it Wednesday by signaling they won't close the door on one of his key proposals, a public health insurance plan to compete with private insurers.

For chemo effects, Etheridge says marijuana 'amazing' medicine

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 5:30pm CDT by Ageing Hippie

Grammy Award-winning musician Melissa Etheridge told CNN that when she underwent chemotherapy following breast cancer surgery, it was not the cocktail of pharmaceutical drugs that helped her recover, but rather medical marijuana, the effects of which she called "amazing."

What causes neuroblastoma?

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 4:51pm CDT by Leiyla Fazenbaker

Chile confirms another spike in swine flu

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 4:49pm CDT by Leiyla Fazenbaker

Read this.

An Emotional Hair Trigger, Often Misread

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 4:26pm CDT by Zap

In the popular 1999 movie "Girl, Interrupted," Winona Ryder portrays a young woman who tries to commit suicide, then spends nearly a year in a psychiatric hospital with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder.

Survey finds six in 10 see health-care reform as a pressing need

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 4:25pm CDT by Mark Memoly

It's Time To Address Healthcare!

False test results seen in maternal screening

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 4:00pm CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

A massive effort to test pregnant women for a deadly germ they can spread to their babies has yielded a bad surprise — a high rate of wrong test results that led some infants to miss out on treatment.

Soccer player who collapses from heart attack during game automatcially jolted back thanks to an internal defibrillator (video)

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 3:54pm CDT by Carloz

Cool footage of a Belgian soccer player who collapses of a heart attack on the field, then jolts back to consciousness thanks to an internal defibrillator he'd had installed due to a heart condition.

Health Insurance Exchanges: The Most Important, Undernoticed Part of Health Reform

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 3:37pm CDT by ecosocialist

This was a little-noticed wrinkle in President Obama's speech to the American Medical Association yesterday. Traditionally, reformers promise that if you like what you have, you'll be able to keep it. Obama echoed that vow.

Homeopathic drugs are different, but how?

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 3:33pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Here is a look at how homeopathic drugs differ from conventional medicines and dietary supplements.

Homeopathy, conventional drugs share ingredients

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 3:22pm CDT by The Associated Press, STF

Here's a sampling of active pharmaceutical ingredients used in homeopathic remedies, but in highly diluted amounts. The homeopathic name is listed first along with its recommended homeopathic use, then the conventional name for the same drug, and a recommended conventional use.

A brief guide to regulation of health products

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 3:02pm CDT by The Associated Press, STF

Here is a look at how homeopathic drugs differ from conventional medicines and dietary supplements.

Gender gap in birth weight shrinking, study finds

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 3:01pm CDT by alkimija

Something odd has been happening to the weights of baby boys born in Canada compared to the weights of baby girls.

"Food, Inc.": New documentary looks into the business of food

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 3:00pm CDT by Pacific Northwest Blogger

The new movie "Food, Inc." purports to show the danger lurking in mass-produced foods.

Zicam is not alone in reports of side effects

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 2:28pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Zicam and other homeopathic remedies are legally sold as treatments with claims of medical benefit. Yet they don't require federal checks for safety or effectiveness.

Man who lost sense of smell assumed Zicam safe

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 2:26pm CDT by Jeff Donn, AP National Writer

He was like millions of other consumers who sometimes take vitamins or echinacea, hoping to build up his immunity or ward off a cold. He figured alternative remedies were as safe as a spoonful of honey. But that notion washed away with one squirt of a homeopathic cold gel.

How Do You Get Your Caffeine?

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 2:26pm CDT by Scott Isaacs

It is probably the most widespread addiction in the Western world, perhaps the entire world. It's the addiction to that little stimulant that few writers, political operatives and other people that work long hours cannot live without: caffeine.

Report on Gene for Depression Is Now Faulted

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 2:20pm CDT by Scott (Scoop) Butki

excerpt:"One of the most celebrated findings in modern psychiatry — that a single gene helps determine one's risk of depression in response to a divorce, a lost job or another serious reversal — has not held up to scientific scrutiny, researchers reported Tuesday.

Farmed fish may pose risk for mad cow disease

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 1:48pm CDT by nearing

University of Louisville neurologist Robert P. Friedland, M.D., questions the safety of eating farmed fish in the June issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, adding a new worry to concerns about the nation's food supply.

AP IMPACT: Zicam not alone in side effect reports

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 1:47pm CDT by Jeff Donn, AP National Writer

The unsettling little secret of Zicam Cold Remedy finally spilled out this week. Though widely sold for years as a drug for colds, it was never tested by federal regulators for safety like other drugs. And that was perfectly legal — until scores of consumers lost their sense of smell. One little word on Zicam's label explains all this: "homeopathic."

Anxiety Panic Attacks Caused By Malfunction in The Inner Ear - Balance and Compass Related Phobias!

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 10:41am CDT by Angel_C

The inner-ear system plays an important role in modulating and controlling anxiety. But this is not its only job. It also performs all of the following functions:

AMA avoids firm stance on health insurance option

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 10:34am CDT by Associated Press

The American Medical Association has declined to take a firm position on President Barack Obama's proposal to create a public health insurance program.

Study: 'Virtual colonoscopy' an effective option

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 10:24am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

So-called virtual colonoscopies - done using souped-up x-rays - detect tumors and precancerous lesions almost as well as the more invasive colonoscopies, researchers find.

New York Doctors Race to Abide by In-Office Surgery Law - NYTimes.com

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 9:40am CDT by Rock Rockett

Doctors in NY need Validare's consulting assistance to become accredited before the July 14 deadline and to clarify some misconceptions regarding the requirements for accreditation of Office Based Surgery facilities.

METRAC Spring 2009 Newsletter

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 9:11am CDT by Women's Health Care Centre

The theme for this newsletter is: Engaging boys and men to help prevent violence against women and girls.

RI becomes 3rd state allowing marijuana stores

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 8:34am CDT by jedipunk

PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Rhode Island become the third state in the nation Tuesday and the first on the East Coast to permit marijuana sales to chronically ill patients, a decision made over the objections of Gov. Don Carcieri.

Extreme Facebook Friends

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 8:33am CDT by Zap

Can you imagine how much greater the campaign scandal would have been if Bill Ayers, the former radical bomber who was linked to Barack Obama, and Obama were Facebook friends? That, no doubt, would have been considered evidence of a relationship, a sign of intimacy even.

Ow! Beware of bikini wax mishaps

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 8:25am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Be careful - a Brazilian bikini wax can go from sexy beauty habit to scary sickness faster than you can say 'yowza!'

Good News Wednesday: Have a Purpose in Life? You Might Live Longer

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 8:12am CDT by Nic-24

If you have a purpose in life -- lofty or not -- you'll live longer, a new study shows. It doesn't seem to matter much what the purpose is, or whether the purpose involves a goal that's ambitious or modest.

What does health care reform mean to me?

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 8:04am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

With the Democratic-controlled Congress working on a potentially sweeping health care overhaul, questions abound for consumers, including whether they might have to change their insurance or buy coverage if they don't have it.

Report on Gene for Depression Is Now Faulted

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 7:54am CDT by The Incredulous One

One of the most celebrated findings in modern psychiatry — that a single gene helps determine one's risk of depression in response to a divorce, a lost job or another serious reversal — has not held up to scientific scrutiny, researchers reported Tuesday.

FDA says Zicam nasal spray can cause loss of smell

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 7:52am CDT by Undisputed Truth

FDA says Zicam nasal spray can cause loss of smell

Ban Smoking in All Cars Say Campaigners

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 7:28am CDT by jameseg

Some are now calling for banning smoking in all cars.

Whole-cooked carrots better for fighting cancer

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 6:54am CDT by The Incredulous One

LONDON (Reuters) - The anti-cancer properties of carrots are enhanced 25 percent if they are cooked whole rather than chopped up beforehand, a study has found. They taste better too, according to scientists at Newcastle University, because more of their sugar is retained.

How Obamacare will change your life

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 6:38am CDT by proud2bconservative

Here it comes. Obamacare will soon be the only game in town. But will it drive private health care companies out of business? And just how is this program supposed to be paid for? You guessed it, TAXES.

Good News Wednesday - USAF Air Mobility Command Supports Humanitarian Mission to Argentina

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 6:15am CDT by Spikegary

6/16/2009 - SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFNS) -- Members of the 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron here June 12 loaded the 26,000-pound heart of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging machine onto a C-17 Globemaster III bound for Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. -- and ultimately Argentina.

Children Suffer as States Cut Health Budget

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 4:58am CDT by wade rathke

cutbacks denying service

Alcohol goes straight to your head (and begins to cause damage within 6 minutes)

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 4:43am CDT by The Incredulous One

They recruited 15 men and women to lay in brain scanners sipping alcoholic drinks through a straw.

Official: boil your carrots unsliced for protection against cancer

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 3:40am CDT by Dennis M Wright

The anti-cancer properties of carrots are more potent if the vegetable is not cut up before cooking, research shows. Scientists found "boiled before cut" carrots contained 25% more of the anti-cancer compound falcarinol than those chopped up first.

Produk Langsing

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 1:14am CDT by pluspecial

Diet products in Malaysia,guide and distributr in the region

Bill Gates helps fund mass circumcision programme

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 12:49am CDT by Restoring Tally

The NewScientist just published the article: Bill Gates helps fund mass circumcision programme. The comments to the article are interesting and show a strong anti-circ sentiment.

Snake Oil For Our Health Care Ills

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 12:28am CDT by Ray0613

But before demanding honesty from others, Obama will have to show some himself, especially concerning the performance of Medicare.

FDA chief makes produce safety early priority

Posted: June 17th, 2009, 12:21am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Calling it "a critical time" for food safety, the Food and Drug Administration's new chief said she plans to strengthen steps to prevent contamination of fresh fruit and vegetables.

F.D.A. Warns Against Use of Zicam

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 11:41pm CDT by multifariousone

Federal drug regulators warned consumers to stop using Zicam, a popular homeopathic cold remedy, because it could damage or destroy their sense of smell.

Is Aquatic Therapy more than Water Exercises?

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 11:23pm CDT by glossop

Is Aquatic Therapy more than Water Exercises? Aquatic therapy can be a form of rehabilitation therapy and can also be a form of aqua aerobics for health and fitness. Apparently 'Aquatic therapy' has poor showing on Wikipedia… So how do we make it better?

To Vent...or Not To Vent?

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 9:40pm CDT by JeniferD

My fellow Newsviners, I have taken careful note of the angry tone on some of the posts made here by various authors. If they need to vent, I say let them vent.

AMA objects to calling obesity a disability

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 7:45pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

The American Medical Association has taken action to support doctors' ability to discuss obesity with their overweight patients.

Breastfeeding may boost grades

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 7:45pm CDT by yarok

Breastfeeding was associated with an increase in high school grade point average and an increase in the odds of attending college, U.S. researchers said.

The Manageable Marijuana Debate

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 7:20pm CDT by Aimee Franc

Pro arguments have included claims like "Our President has admitted using it, so you should be, too" to medical claims that in small doses it may be able to help Alzheimer's patients and that it is beneficial to cancer patients and treating a whole host of disorders.

Pa. firm illegally tested bone cement, feds say

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 6:23pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

U.S. prosecutors say a Pennsylvania medical-device company illegally tested bone cement during spinal surgery on about 200 patients, three of whom died on the operating table.

AMA objects to calling obesity a disability

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 6:20pm CDT by Associated Press

The American Medical Association has taken action to support doctors' ability to discuss obesity with their overweight patients.

R.I. is now 3rd state to allow marijuana stores

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 5:00pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Rhode Island has become the third state in the nation to permit marijuana sales to chronically ill patients over the objections of Gov. Don Carcieri.

What's so hot about private health care?

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 4:39pm CDT by jabbausaf

I have a question... what, exactly, makes private health care sooo much better then the anecdotal horror stories we keep hearing from conservatives about European or Canadian or Japanese national health care?

Dissolvable 'tobacco candy' spurs debate

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 4:29pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

They're the newest smoke-free tobacco products - dissolvable pellets or strips that don't require users to chew or even spit. Sold in shiny plastic cases, the products melt in your mouth like breath mints.

Md. Fines Doctors Community Hospital for Failing to Report Serious Errors - washingtonpost.com

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 4:17pm CDT by PGCares

Doctors Community Hospital in Prince George's County has been fined by Maryland health regulators after failing to notify them that a patient had died and that at least seven others suffered serious harm last year as a result of mistakes by the medical staff.

Operation Rescue Announces Targeting of Nebraska Clinic

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 4:08pm CDT by Zap

Operation Rescue announced yesterday that they will continue to target Leroy Carhart, MD, a Nebraska abortion provider. Operation Rescue plans to seek an investigation of Dr. Carhart's Bellevue, Nebraska, clinic by the state Attorney General, Jon Bruning.

Lean times mean tighter pants for stress eaters

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 3:58pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Leslie Fuller tried to stick to her shopping list on a recent grocery run. Instead, she found herself venturing down the candy aisle, throwing bags of Hershey's Miniatures and M&M's into her cart.

Stuck in a rut? Call on memory for a good time

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 3:57pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Variety is more than the spice of life. Recalling variety is the key to bringing back that loving feeling for old experiences that now bore us, new research suggests.

U.S. health chief vows to boost Indian care

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 3:21pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says she will launch a new multiyear effort to improve health care for American Indians, which she calls a "historic failure."

Outbreak of bubonic plague reported in Libya

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 2:26pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Libyan authorities have reported an outbreak of bubonic plague in the Mediterranean coastal town of Tubruq, and the World Health Organization was sending a team to investigate, a WHO official said on Tuesday.

Insurance exchange, subsidies could cost $1 trillion Still cover only one third of insured

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 2:03pm CDT by yarok

The agency estimated that the exchange and subsidies could reduce the number of uninsured people by roughly 16 million by 2015. It is estimated there would otherwise be 51 million uninsured that year.

UK Carers lack training to look after dementia patients, says report

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 1:51pm CDT by alzcny

UK Carers lack training to look after dementia patients, says report

VA officials grilled over botched colonoscopies

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 1:20pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Lawmakers sharply criticized the Department of Veterans Affairs on Tuesday about why a national scare over botched colonoscopies earlier this year didn't prompt stronger safeguards at the agency's medical centers.

Washington Times reverses meaning of Obama's comments, falsely claiming he "admitted" doctors will bear brunt of spending cuts

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 1:10pm CDT by multifariousone

In a June 16 editorial, The Washington Times reversed the meaning of a comment President Obama made in his speech before the AMA, falsely claiming he "admitted" to the AMA that savings from health-care reform will be "coming off your backs."

Bulk up your diet to slim down

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 12:46pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Want to know how to slim down and still eat the foods you love? Just go for fiber-rich whole foods and watch the pounds come off.

What is Your Current Health Care Situation? - A Quick Poll

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 12:34pm CDT by Kate In Greensboro

This is a quick poll to see where the U.S. Newsvine community sits on the insured/uninsured scale. I know there are Newsviners who are not U.S. residents so I'm asking for votes only from U.S. Viners.

TheHill.com - CBO: Healthcare bill exceeds $1 trillion

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 12:00pm CDT by Indepvoter

CBO: Healthcare bill exceeds $1 trillion By Alexander Bolton Posted: 06/15/09 08:19 PM [ET]

Kids may be first in line for swine flu shots

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 11:46am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Schoolchildren may be first in line for swine flu vaccine this fall - and might even be able to get the shot right at school.

The National Health Service in the UK: who pays, and who is covered

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 11:26am CDT by multifariousone

The United Kingdom has a free-at-the-point-of-delivery universal health care system. The National Health Service, founded in 1948, is funded from National Insurance and general taxation, and covers primary and secondary treatment, drugs, dentistry, and eye health.

What the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK covers, and what costs patients extra

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 11:21am CDT by multifariousone

The National Health Service in the United Kingdom was set up in July 1948 to cover everyone in the country for all health care. It was set up to be free at the point of delivery, and paid for out of national general taxation.

Nasal spray can cause loss of smell, FDA warns

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 11:01am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

The Food and Drug Administration says Zicam nasal spray can permanently damage users' sense of smell.

FDA says Zicam nasal spray can cause loss of smell

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 10:45am CDT by Associated Press

Consumers should stop using Zicam Cold Remedy nasal gel and related products because they can permanently damage the sense of smell, federal health regulators said Tuesday.

Debate over bar smoking ban rekindled

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 10:33am CDT by Mike Brunker

The Elkhart City Council got an earful Monday night from local barkeeps who say the city's new smoking ban in drinking establishments is hitting them hard at just the wrong time.

Domestic Violence Shelters... Victims Imprisoned in Fear

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 10:24am CDT by Kathleen H

Domestic violence shelters were unknown to me although I was married to a police officer for eight years. That's right, I was married to the LAW who was an abusive and cruel person right from the beginning of our relationship although I was too brainwashed to know better.

We're Living in a Pandemic: Now What Do We Do? - Yahoo! News

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 10:19am CDT by sushicat

As a quick reminder this season "what to do" if the current flu bug gets bigger and really starts to affect us in society.

How are Canadians Really Doing? The First Report of the Institute of Wellbeing

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 9:54am CDT by Women's Health Care Centre

Report on the health, well being, quality of life of Canadians - including poverty, lifestyle, private health care spending, levels of optimism etc. Found via Open Medicine Blog

Sinus infections linked to toxic shock in kids

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 9:53am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Sinus infections may cause more than 20 percent of all cases of toxic shock syndrome in children, researchers said.

Humana: We won't hire smokers | Cincinnati.com | Cincinnati.Com

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 9:51am CDT by jennincincy

Humana of Ohio has made a rule that they won't hire smokers. What do you think about this?

Woman given one month to lose weight... to save her HUSBAND'S life

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 9:51am CDT by Carloz

A devoted wife has just one month to lose...weight - so she is slim enough to donate a kidney to her dying husband. Samantha Lamb, 36, can only undergo the transplant operation to save the life of husband Andy if she loses enough weight.

Doctors: No proof anti-aging hormones work

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 9:36am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

The American Medical Association says there's no scientific proof to back up claims of anti-aging hormones.

Skin cancer drug may smooth wrinkles

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 9:19am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

A cream used to treat the early signs of skin cancer may erase wrinkles and leave behind younger-looking skin, U.S. researchers said.

AP INTERVIEW: Sebelius says coverage to take years

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 9:10am CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writers

Covering the uninsured could take several years, even if Congress passes a bill and President Barack Obama signs it into law this fall, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday.

AP INTERVIEW: Sebelius says insurers won't succeed

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 9:10am CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

The insurance lobby won't be able to block a public health plan because most Americans realize they would be better off if the industry had competition, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday as congressional committees worked to shape legislation.

AP Interview: Sebelius says public plan to survive

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 9:10am CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writers

The insurance lobby won't be able to block a public health plan because most Americans realize they would be better off if the industry had competition, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday as congressional committees worked to shape legislation.

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Nothing But False Promises and Misinformation

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 8:53am CDT by Zap

If you are a student, you probably see so-called crisis pregnancy center ads all the time on campus. They read something like, "SCARED? PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call 1-800-HELP NOW for a FREE pregnancy test. WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR OPTIONS."

Alcohol's Good for You? Some Scientists Doubt It

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 8:52am CDT by JCAtom

"The moderate drinkers tend to do everything right — they exercise, they don't smoke, they eat right and they drink moderately," said Kaye Middleton Fillmore, a retired sociologist from the University of California, San Francisco, who has criticized the research.

A Time in a Life for Pie and Beer

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 8:22am CDT by Carloz

You've heard the one about the old man who was dying? He smelled cherry pie baking, so he roused himself from bed and staggered into the kitchen. He was reaching for the pie when his wife swatted his wrist away. "No!" she barked. "That's for the funeral."

The Biggest Cause of Stress: Are You experiencing it Now?

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 8:15am CDT by Ms CYPRAH

Stress affects everyone to some degree, but severe stress is a feeling of being unable to cope and is a reaction to excessive demands and pressures made upon the individual. It is most likely to be maintained by a feeling of personal rejection, insignificance and worthlessness.

Wounds of War: Drug Problems Among Iraq, Afghan Vets Could Dwarf Vietnam

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 8:07am CDT by Redruby

The U.S.

Wrong Way on Health 'Reform'

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 7:51am CDT by Bill Harrison

"It's hard to know whether President Obama's health-care "reform" is naive, hypocritical or simply dishonest. Probably all three. The president keeps saying it's imperative to control runaway health spending. He's right.

Memo to infrequent puffers: It's still smoking

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 7:50am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

As the number of 'social smokers' continues to rise, a new study aims to turn tobacco company research on its head, using industry data to find ways to help social smokers quit.

Alcohol Goes to the Head in Six Minutes, Scientists Say

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 7:35am CDT by jameseg

Changes in brain cells occur "only six minutes after consuming" enough alcohol to create "a blood alcohol level of 0.05 to 0.06 percent."

Memo to infrequent puffers: It's still smoking

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 7:21am CDT by Linda Carroll, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Maria Hynes doesn’t think of herself as a smoker, even though she often lights up with friends. Real smokers are people who can’t make it through a day without their cigarettes, Hynes says.

Key genetic link to MS found

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 1:55am CDT by sremmah

Scientists at Australia's University of Queensland have uncovered a genetic variant which may hold the key to treatments for sufferers of multiple sclerosis (MS).

Flu pandemic deaths linked to poor public health

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 1:32am CDT by Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Writer

The swine flu pandemic will demonstrate "in extremely tragic ways" the consequences of the failure to promote public health and ensure basic care during pregnancy and childbirth in developing countries, the head of the World Health Organization warned.

Search for the origins of swine flu

Posted: June 16th, 2009, 1:10am CDT by sremmah

A recent study by US researchers has found the H1N1 virus now sweeping the world was transmitted to humans several months before being detected by scientists.

David Brooks - Op-Ed Columnist - You Be Obama

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 11:37pm CDT by multifariousone

Let's say that you are President Obama. You've inherited a health care system that is the insane spawn of a team of evil geniuses from an alien power. Pay is divorced from performance. Users are separated from costs.

YouTube - Vision Runner and Starbucks

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 10:18pm CDT by summerclift

cute video!

Healthful father's day gift suggestions

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 9:59pm CDT by medreporter

When health and wellness are the parameters, what do you give a father and/or husband for Father's Day? A New York doctor has some suggestions but a medical writer pleads for more ideas.

Study Shows Possible Link Between Deaths and ADHD Drugs

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 9:54pm CDT by SuperSaiyan

Children taking stimulant drugs such as Ritalin to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are several times as likely to suffer sudden, unexplained death as children who are not taking such drugs, according to a study published yesterday that was funded by the Food and Dr …

Susan Boyle Released from Priory; Can her Fame & Fortune be Saved?

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 9:44pm CDT by glossop

Susan Boyle Released from Priory; Can her Fame & Fortune be Saved? Susan Boyle To Sing For President Obama @ Unreality TV

What Don't We Know about Psychology and Animals? | EveryTherapist

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 9:42pm CDT by glossop

What Don't We Know about Psychology and Animals? Conversations with Dog - Jun 03,2009 tba dog training | canine behavior | animal psychology | animal communication | dog training. ShibaShake Blog » Blog Archive » Dog Psychology and Cesar Millan

Medical Personnel Oversaw Enhanced Interrogations

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 9:04pm CDT by Karri-M

Please note: This article is written by a nurse for Nurse.com.

Tests show many supplements have quality problems

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 7:54pm CDT by Karri-M

From the article: "Lead in ginkgo pills. Arsenic in herbals. Bugs in a baby's colic and teething syrup. Toxic metals and parasites are part of nature, and all of these have been found in "natural" products and dietary supplements in recent years."

Is Aging Optional?

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 6:22pm CDT by yarok

"It's a repair and maintenance approach to extending the functional life span of a human body. It's just like maintaining the functional life span of a classic car, or a house. We know -- because people do it -- that there is no limit to how long you can do that.

AMA adopts new policy against anti-aging hormones

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 6:07pm CDT by Associated Press

The American Medical Association says there's no scientific proof to back up claims of anti-aging hormones.

Surprise VA inspections show continued flaws

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 5:53pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Fewer than half of VA centers given surprise inspections followed guidelines for procedures such as colonoscopies, even after mistakes may have exposed patients to HIV and other diseases.

CBO: Senate bill $1 trillion over 10 years

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 5:20pm CDT by David Espo, AP Special Correspondent

A leading health care bill under consideration in Congress would cost the government an estimated $1 trillion over the next decade and reduce the ranks of the uninsured by about one-third, or 16 million individuals, congressional budget officials said Monday in a preliminary estimate.

Ron Paul: Moving Towards Tobacco Prohibition

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 4:22pm CDT by Populist Party

Hemp and tobacco were staple crops for our founding fathers when our country was new. It is baffling to see how far removed from real freedom this country has become since then. Hemp, even for industrial uses, of which there are many, is illegal to grow at all.

CBO: Senate bill $1 trillion over 10 years

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 4:16pm CDT by Associated Press

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's health overhaul bill would cost at least $1 trillion over 10 years but only insure about 16 million.

Why I Plan to Emulate Dr. George Tiller

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 3:36pm CDT by Carloz

If I'd passed her on the street, I probably wouldn't have known her. Her gait is a bit stiff and her left eye somehow different from her right. She's not famous, exactly, but some people might know her name: Emily Lyons.

AMA Responds to Obama Speech

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 3:34pm CDT by netgrits

In a speech before the American Medical Association today, President Obama pushed his health-reform agenda, defending his push for a public health-insurance option and speaking in favor of a payment system that rewards doctors for the quality of care they provide rather than the …

PE requirement isn't enough to fight obesity

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 3:22pm CDT by Nancy Armour, AP National Writer

The gym at Eberhart Elementary School is bright and spacious — with high ceilings, several basketball hoops, even a large, colorful climbing wall.

Obama, AMA and "Our Traditions"

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 3:21pm CDT by ecosocialist

analysis by Anne Sheetz, MD, via Jim Rhodes...and Carol Paris, MD

Obesity surgery may thin bones, causing breaks

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 2:49pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

It isn't just the thunder thighs that shrink after obesity surgery. Melting fat somehow thins bones, too.

Obesity surgery thins bones, but enough to break?

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 2:18pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

It isn't just the thunder thighs that shrink after obesity surgery. Melting fat somehow thins bones, too. Doctors don't yet know how likely patients' bones are to thin enough to break in the years after surgery. But one of the first attempts to tell suggests they might have twice the average person's risk, and be even more likely to break a hand or foot.

2 found dead in Indiana eye doctor's office

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 2:11pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Two bodies have been found at the Elkhart, Ind., office of an eye doctor who was under indictment charging he performed unnecessary surgeries on patients.

Boy Scout camp hit with positive swine flu cases

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 1:33pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Boy Scouts attending a camp near Asheville, N.C., are being checked for swine flu after at least 19 Scouts from two states were sent home with symptoms and 10 tested positive for the virus.

Forced chemotherapy helping boy, friend says

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 1:04pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

A family friend says X-rays show the tumor in the chest of a 13-year-old Minnesota boy who resisted treatment has shrunk significantly after court-ordered chemotherapy.

FDA to parents: Don't toss ADHD drugs yet

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 11:53am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

The FDA is urging parents to keep their children on attention deficit drugs like Ritalin and Adderall, despite new evidence that the stimulants can increase the risk of sudden death.

Poll: False Rape Allegations. Is this a Major Concern?

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 10:37am CDT by factcheckme

Women know from a young age that it's just not safe to be in a closed, confined space alone with men they don't know. Anything can happen, and it will be her word against his.

When babies attack: Labor pain is just the start

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 8:18am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Parents who've been knocked around by tiny tots find themselves strategizing how to deflect flying toys, razor-sharp fingernails and tiny fists that tighten on hair - and then pull!

When babies attack: Labor pain is just the start

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 7:44am CDT by Jacqueline Stenson, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

While other moms were enjoying being pampered on Mother’s Day, Hilary Wheeler Miller was nursing a broken nose that she suffered after being headbutted by her 3-year-old son.

5 Secrets to Preserve Your Eyesight

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 4:18am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

More than ever we are using our eyes to stare at small type and images on computer screens, televisions, and cellphones—a modern trend that leads to eye fatigue and an increase in age-related eye problems.

Born in male body, Jenny knew early that she was a girl

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 12:30am CDT by cuzzenbud

Henry Joseph Madden was a good student and track team member in high school, but he had a secret: He sometimes wore his mother's pantyhose and underwear under his clothes.

Political Cartoons about Abortion often Feature Faceless Women

Posted: June 15th, 2009, 12:23am CDT by Gnostix1

A series of political cartoons -- both pro-choice and pro-life -- in which the mothers are faceless, voiceless, and without agency in the decision.

Ventre: Jackson has perfect 10 ... why not go for 11?

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 11:50pm CDT by Michael Ventre, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Ten is a nice, tidy, even number. Double digits. A one and a zero, side by side. There is something complete and satisfying about 10, which is probably why it is the standard used by both Olympic judges and assessors of female beauty to denote perfection.

'Men 40% more likely to die from cancer due to fear of doctors'

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 11:24pm CDT by cartooncat

Men are almost 40 per cent more likely to die from cancer than women, a report reveals today. They are also around 70 per cent more likely to be killed by cancers that affect both sexes, such as stomach, bowel and liver cancer, researchers say.

9 Things You Didn't Know About Detoxing - MSN Health & Fitness - Health Topics

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 9:16pm CDT by Safia R Khan

going to try this! although eating only apples for 3-4 days might not be as appetizing

Obama welcomes bill to regulate tobacco - CNN.com

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 8:21pm CDT by Indepvoter

Obama Welcomes Bill To Regulate Ciggerettes. ut it expressed "First Amendment reservations about certain provisions, including those that could restrict a manufacturer's ability to communicate truthful information to adult consumers about tobacco products."

Cheaper and gentler liposuction

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 7:53pm CDT by maddad

Instead of using harsh motions to dislodge fat, the water gently breaks it up.

Detecting disease through eyes

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 7:49pm CDT by maddad

"February of last year, I started to notice flashes."

t r u t h o u t | The Healthcare War is Now Official

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 7:37pm CDT by Garbl

A public option large enough to have bargaining leverage to drive down drug prices and private-insurance premiums is the defining issue of universal health care. It's the only way to make health care affordable.

The WHO cocaine report the US didn't want you to see

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 6:47pm CDT by Ageing Hippie

The largest ever study of cocaine use around the globe was carried out in the early 90's by the UN World Health Organisation (WHO) and funded by the UN Inter-regional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), but under pressure from the US its publication was suppressed when …

My wife hates how often I masturbate. - - Slate Magazine

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 6:32pm CDT by ILIKEMIKE

I read this and said EWWW! Then I thought about it and realized that intamacy issues are a very important part of any relationship. It made me think about mine.

Forgiveness can be a Progress

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 6:26pm CDT by bvdev234

I consider forgiving is the best thing one could do, as all have their short comings. Forgiveness can make one up by one step. Often I wonder why won't people just accept it and forgive.

Dealing with Hard Nuts to Crack!

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 6:24pm CDT by bvdev234

Best example is our boss. Say one was absent for a day, then he won't accept or understand (act like can't understand) at all the reason and think they are telling some story. He would ask for the reason many times, to see whether he/she deviate from the earlier reasoning.

How to tolerate those BUG you?

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 6:23pm CDT by bvdev234

Some people have this uncanny habit of telling things without thinking.

Can't understand the criteria for emissions test

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 6:23pm CDT by bvdev234

Have seen cars that smokes go in and pass the emissions test. One of my friend's car had the check engine light on for no reason and it failed. If a smoky car can pass then, why my friend's car can't? I would have failed it on seeing only!

The Zing in Relationship

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 6:22pm CDT by bvdev234

In every relationship, importantly marital, a zing is needed to maintain it happily and successfully. One of my friends always worries, I lost interest in her marriage life and what could be done. Her story continues like this…

As Likely As Not RE: Expose' Americas Investigative Reports

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 6:01pm CDT by lawrence sutherland PHX AZ

Americans are exposed to a lot of toxins in everyday living and then in the work place exposures. We have safety training in the work place about the toxic chemical MSDS available for review.

Cellulite? Back-ne? Solving skin problems

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 5:17pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Cellulite, back-ne, ingrown hairs, scars ... Sure, we all have flaws we'd rather not talk about, let alone show the world. Here are easy solutions to what may be the most mortifying skin issues.

CVS / Lilly in sweetheart deal marketing Zyprexa to insurers

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 4:27pm CDT by take2la

A CVS subsidiary offered to send 120,000 letters to doctors promoting Zyprexa - at a charge of $5 per letter. A unit of CVS Caremark Corp.

New film exposes unsavoury side of US food industry

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 2:20pm CDT by Steven Jones

I am not a vegetarian but having read this, I may consider it!

What is the Major Reason More People Don't Practice Sexual Abstinence? Includes Poll

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 1:15pm CDT by jameseg

We know that abstinence is 100% effective in preventing sexually-transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancies. Why don't more people practice abstinence?

VA leaders to explain hospital equipment errors

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 12:51pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

After months of worries for more than 10,000 veterans, Department of Veterans Affairs officials are set to face a congressional panel Tuesday to explain mistakes that may have exposed patients to HIV and other infectious diseases.

Lye victim fights to live, family struggles to cope

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 11:56am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Carmen Tarleton was burned over 80 percent of her body when her estranged husband allegedly doused her with lye. She has undergone more than 16 skin graft operations and has more to come.

These Pearls That Are Our Eye Surgeons

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 11:38am CDT by b-fink

'Eye surgeons have unveiled a new simulator that allows them to practice operations without putting patients at risk. Up to now trainees have only been able to perfect their skills in real life situations'.

Broken promises: Reservations lack basic care

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 11:32am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

The U.S. has an obligation, based on a 1787 agreement with tribes, to provide American Indians with free health care on reservations. But that promise has not been kept.

Playing with our kids health?

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 11:17am CDT by Jack Herer

In the near future, the sports industry may well come to sanction the use of alternatives to the plastic carpet, as yarn made from fibers made from plants like hemp and jute and sugar cane may create a natural playing surface.

Conrad says gov't insurance plan short of support

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 10:52am CDT by Associated Press

The Democrat who heads the Senate Budget Committee says he doubts there are enough votes in the Senate to support President Barack Obama's plan for a government health insurance option.

Durbin: US already paying 'hidden' health taxes

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 10:21am CDT by Associated Press

A top Democratic lawmaker says Americans are already paying a "hidden tax" to provide health care for the uninsured.

Senator: Lawmakers back a health insurance mandate

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 9:32am CDT by Associated Press

A Republican senator with a leading role in the health care debate says Congress is more likely to support requiring individuals to buy health insurance than mandating coverage through employers.

Are urban tapeworms on the rise?

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 9:21am CDT by Michael Sautter

Anthony Franz says an undercooked salmon salad gave him a 9-foot-tapeworm, and in August he sued the Chicago restaurant that served it to him.

Climbing out of the rabbit hole

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 9:11am CDT by It's all in the JOURNEY

Climbing out of the rabbit hole By Charlie G

Biden: Public option preferred on health care

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 9:06am CDT by Associated Press

Vice President Joe Biden says the administration remains committed to a government health insurance option and doesn't want to tax health care benefits even though the idea should be considered.

Senator says tax on health benefits is unnecessary

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 8:40am CDT by Associated Press

A leading Democratic senator says the idea of taxing health benefits is a bad one and unnecessary.

When the Patient Gets Lost in Translation

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 6:27am CDT by Miss Linguistics

After five hours in the operating room, I knew one part of Armando probably better than any other person ever would. Yet despite this encounter with his innermost parts and the lifesaving exchange of organs, I would never learn as much about him as I had about his abdomen.

Hospitals Resist Obama's Proposed Medicare Cuts - Political News - FOXNews.com

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 1:15am CDT by lgold212

President Obama wants to decrease Medicare payments to hospitals over the next 10 years. This way he can help pay for his new health program! Great, let senior citizens suffer so he can say he implemented a health plan for everyone. BTW, they pay so little its a joke.

Health care costs choking small businesses

Posted: June 14th, 2009, 12:27am CDT by ombra

Maryland auto shop owner Brian England offers health care coverage to his 18 employees, including part-time staff. He calls it "the right thing to do," and besides, he knows taking care of his employees makes good business sense.

Discovery could ease cancer pain

Posted: June 13th, 2009, 9:43pm CDT by Tacitus13

A breakthrough could lead to drugs to alleviate the pain experienced by cancer patients.

PROMISES, PROMISES: Indian health care's victims

Posted: June 13th, 2009, 7:12pm CDT by Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Writer

Ta'Shon Rain Little Light, a happy little girl who loved to dance and dress up in traditional American Indian clothes, had stopped eating and walking. She complained constantly to her mother that her stomach hurt.

PROMISES, PROMISES: Indian health care needs unmet

Posted: June 13th, 2009, 7:12pm CDT by Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Writer

Ta'Shon Rain Little Light, a happy little girl who loved to dance and dress up in traditional American Indian clothes, had stopped eating and walking. She complained constantly to her mother that her stomach hurt.

It's never too late to exercise

Posted: June 13th, 2009, 6:05pm CDT by bvdev234

The over-65 age group is less active than any other. But, says Sam Murphy, exercise doesn't have to be difficult - and it can help you live a longer, happier life

You're Positive twice Pt4

Posted: June 13th, 2009, 4:46pm CDT by Porchsitterr

He had flown home alone, early to deal with the acute phase of the conversion process, the initial response to becoming infected.

Getting rid of vacation depressions- how to

Posted: June 13th, 2009, 3:39pm CDT by Mano King

Vacations also offer us a sense of control over our lives, explains Howard Tinsley, PhD, an emeritus professor of psychology with Southern Illinois University who now lives near Seattle. He's studied the benefits of leisure since the 1970s.

Nursing Home Expenses Covered by Long-Term Care Insurance

Posted: June 13th, 2009, 3:31pm CDT by SJ-661559

After witnessing the horrendous care of a relative in the past 2-1/2 years in assisted-living facilities & finally in a nursing home, I would implore every middle-aged person to hand that money over to the bank.

Can a Movie Change Our Dinner?

Posted: June 13th, 2009, 1:29pm CDT by Jesusa Bernardo

Students from the nearby French Culinary Institute served organic popcorn and artisanal pretzel sticks. My friend Rachel brought some spicy beef jerky made in her Brooklyn apartment with grassfed meat that was processed at Meatpacking District institution Pat La Frieda.

State Agency to pay greater attention to foster kids

Posted: June 13th, 2009, 11:22am CDT by take2la

The image emerging of DCF's handling of foster children who've been prescribed mental-health drugs is of an agency woefully inattentive to details

Paxil linked to "abnormal DNA fragmentation"

Posted: June 13th, 2009, 10:34am CDT by take2la

"It's fairly well known that SSRI anti-depressants negatively impact erectile function and ejaculation. This study goes one step further, demonstrating that they can cause a major increase in genetic damage to sperm," said Dr.

Health care debate could derail over gov't plan

Posted: June 13th, 2009, 9:11am CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

President Barack Obama started his health care push by reaching out to all sides. Now it's stuck in a partisan mess over his idea of a government insurance plan that would compete with private companies.

Chronic Infection Now Clearly Tied to Immune-System Protein

Posted: June 13th, 2009, 6:48am CDT by jpark

The reason deadly infections like human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C never go away is because these viruses disarm the body's defense system.

Faith healer not guilty in actress death

Posted: June 13th, 2009, 5:35am CDT by cartooncat

Faith healer Jomanda has been found not guilty of involvement in the death of actress Sylvia Millecam from breast cancer in 2001.

The Pompous or the Populists: Who Will Win the Healthcare Debate?

Posted: June 13th, 2009, 4:47am CDT by tmullins

Profit Care is more important than Patient Care in America.

Report: Danger in reusable fabric shopping bags

Posted: June 13th, 2009, 3:42am CDT by Erica S.

It seems that everywhere you look these days, people are carrying reusable fabric tote bags when they go shopping.

'Miracle' baby's heart cured, doctor says

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 9:39pm CDT by maddad

Doctors at the Montreal Children's Hospital are calling it a miracle: a young boy will be alive to celebrate his first birthday after his heart failed.

Obesity Surgery May Lead To Broken Bones - Bariatric Surgery Tied To Fractures In Hands, Feet

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 7:33pm CDT by Erica S.

People who have bariatric surgery to treat their obesity have a greater chance of breaking a bone, especially in their hands and feet. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic came to that conclusion after reviewing nearly 100 cases over 21 years.

Fewer med students are choosing primary care

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 6:50pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Only 2 percent of medical students say they plan to work in primary care, raising worries about a shortage of doctors who used to be the backbone of the U.S. medical system.

Limbaugh: Exercise Freaks Are Driving Up Healthcare Costs

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 6:00pm CDT by krounded

Rush Limbaugh, who's seen as the leader of the Republican party by most people in the country, thinks our health care crisis is caused by "exercise freaks" who's broken bones and sprained ankles are stressing the health care system.

FDA mandates warnings on asthma drugs

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 5:44pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

New labels on popular asthma drugs like Merck's Singulair must highlight language about suicidal behavior, depression and anxiety, federal regulators said Friday.

A Pandemic Is Declared

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 5:02pm CDT by Fulcrum

On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6 in response to the ongoing global spread of the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. A Phase 6 designation indicates that a global pandemic is underway.

The Slim-Down Shimmy - MSN Health & Fitness - Women's Fitness

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 5:02pm CDT by RuthyJObservations

Here's some moves for that sexy, flat-belly, slim waisted look...

Is the economy making you fat?

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 4:59pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Four women in dire need of diet makeovers learn to manage financial stress without Mallomar meltdowns.

Pandemic statistics and calculation

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 2:17pm CDT by Pasi

According to World Health Organization, Influenza A(H1N1) updates (29. April .2009 to 11. June 2009) there has been 28774 A(H1N1) infections with 144 deaths. During that time the death rate has declined from 3% to 0,5%.

Gray Hair -- A Sign of Stress?

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 1:46pm CDT by Angel_C

Those pesky graying hairs that tend to crop up with age really are signs of stress, reveals a new report in the June 12 issue of Cell, a Cell Press publication.

The swine flu – and the odds of death

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 1:14pm CDT by cbdh19

According to recent news reports, out of approximately 30,000 people infected by the swine flu worldwide 145 have died. Of course, these are just official numbers.

Single-Payer FAQs

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 1:14pm CDT by Hen's Teeth

What the typical worker GIVES -About 3 percent (3.3%) more out of each paycheck, as per the proposed legislation H.R. 676 What the typical worker RECEIVES

Senate passes the most sweeping tobacco-control bill

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 11:51am CDT by Josh of Arc

Cigarettes marketed as "light," "low" tar or "mild" will be banned within a year as part of a historic bill the Senate passed 79-17 on Thursday.

US swine flu cases grow to nearly 18,000

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 11:22am CDT by Associated Press

Nearly 5,000 new U.S. swine flu cases have been reported in the last week, due partly to its continuing spread in the Northeast.

Link between nanoparticles, lung damage found

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 11:11am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Researchers in China appear to have uncovered how nanoparticles which are used in medicine for diagnosis and delivering drugs may cause lung damage.

train more doctors in b c health boss pleads

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 10:48am CDT by medreporter

A health region boss pleads for another medical school. A doctor responds to the plea with an alternate perspective.

Correction: Health Overhaul

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 10:44am CDT by Associated Press

In a June 9 story about health care, The Associated Press erroneously reported the year Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was first elected to the Senate. It was 1962, not 1964.

Doctors deny mom's tubal ligation

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 9:40am CDT by jedipunk

Limiting themselves to two kids would allow them to shower both with the advantages they hope to give them -- from outings to the zoo to one day, college educations.

How did 100,000,000 women disappear?

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 9:17am CDT by Women's Health Care Centre

In India, China and sub-Saharan Africa, millions upon millions of women are missing. They are not lost, but dead: victims of violence, discrimination and neglect.

Coercively Sterilized Romani Woman Will Receive Compensation

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 8:49am CDT by Zap

After three years, the Hungarian government has finally decided to provide financial compensation to a Romani woman who was coercively sterilized in 2001.

Life Balance - Do you pass the bacon test?

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 8:48am CDT by Eli Davidson

Last weeks post honoring the memory of the amazing Jamie Dyer Dordek had many unexpected consequences. On the vibrant bright side, it was a comfort to her mother, brother, family members and friends.

Influenza strikes Aboriginal reserves, yet communities are ill-prepared to combat its spread

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 8:41am CDT by caroaber

Health care is scarce and resources few on the First Nations reserves, which are dealing with outbreaks of the flu.

Ah-ah-ah-choo! Orgasms make her nose stuffy

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 8:30am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Whenever she has an orgasm, her sinuses swell. What gives? Sexploration answers your intimate queries.

Which is more painful for you, emotional or physical hurt? (Poll)

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 7:54am CDT by Ms CYPRAH

This is an interesting one. I would readily say both, but when I think about it, I tend to fear physical hurt far more than I do emotional hurt.

First batch of swine flu vaccine produced

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 7:51am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Swiss pharmaceuticals company Novartis AG said Friday it has successfully produced a first batch of swine flu vaccine weeks ahead of expectations.

Bulk up your diet to slim down

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 7:32am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Want to know how to slim down and still eat the foods you love? Just go for fiber-rich whole foods and watch the pounds come off.

7 surprising ways to keep your brain young

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 7:27am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Cognitive decline is by no means an inescapable side effect of aging. Here are seven easy ways to keep your brain quick, sharp, and bristling with youthful vigor.

Chastity prodigny of Sonny & Cher going to change sex to Male

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 7:21am CDT by Let's Talk Leah

I say Go for it! I just hope that when she becomes a He all the equipment works the way s/He expects it should. Wonder what Cher thinks?

Novartis says produces first batch of H1N1 vaccine

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 2:32am CDT by Associated Press

Swiss pharmaceuticals company Novartis AG said Friday it has successfully produced a first batch of swine flu vaccine weeks ahead of expectations.

Howard University Hospital, Med Students Launch Free Clinic for Uninsured 

Posted: June 12th, 2009, 2:10am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Howard University Hospital will be offering free medical treatment to low-income, uninsured patients on June 18 in a new clinic on the first floor of the hospital. 

Phytocannabinoid scientists unveils lozenge to treat H1N1 swine flu and H5N1 bird flu

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 9:24pm CDT by Dev-

Maybe we should all write letters to Janet Napolitano

Successful weight loss with dieting is linked to vitamin D levels

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 8:43pm CDT by jpark

Vitamin D levels in the body at the start of a low-calorie diet predict weight loss success, a new study found. The results, which suggest a possible role for vitamin D in weight loss, were presented at The Endocrine Society's 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

New mothers still pay price to breast-feed

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 8:24pm CDT by maddad

Jennifer Mehaffey was lucky to have enjoyed a seven-month leave to be with and breast-feed her baby daughter before going back to work full time.

Sleeping With a Snorer

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 8:14pm CDT by factcheckme

Often, snoring is due to obstructive sleep apnea, which is characterized by episodes of interrupted breathing during sleep, which leads to regular night-time awakenings linked with a number of health problems.

WHO declares swine flu pandemic

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 7:56pm CDT by sremmah

With the H1N1 virus now rife in over seventy countries with over 30,000 confirmed cases worldwide, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has bowed to the inevitable and declared a pandemic.

Pediatricians target bullying, dating violence

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 7:29pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

The American Academy of Pediatrics wants doctors to take an active role in preventing bullying in schools and violence among dating teenagers.

W.H.O. Raises Alert Level as Flu Spreads to 74 Countries

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 7:22pm CDT by SuperSaiyan

After weeks of very public wrestling with its own conscience, the World Health Organization declared the global swine flu outbreak a pandemic on Thursday.

Eli Lilly & others "ghostwrote" puff piece Articles to Market Drugs

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 7:20pm CDT by take2la

Eli Lilly & Co.

CVS shows scant regard for public health: protesters

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 6:17pm CDT by Ahmar Mustikhan

The largest US drug store has been accused of showing little concern for public health and meting out step-motherly treatment to minorities, especially blacks and Hispanics.

Obama presses healthcare overhaul in heartland

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 6:05pm CDT by multifariousone

President Barack Obama took his push for healthcare overhaul to the U.S. heartland on Thursday, calling the current system unsustainable and vowing not to tolerate "endless delay" before acting to fix it.

The Lies Women Tell Their Doctors - Page 1 - MSN Health & Fitness - Women's Sexual Health

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 6:04pm CDT by Lilith40

Lies that women tell their MDs but shouldn't.......

Lawmakers want federal rules to cover home workers

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 5:58pm CDT by Sam Hananel, Associated Press Writer

A group of Democratic senators on Thursday urged the Labor Department to reverse a Bush administration policy by extending federal wage and hour laws to home health care workers.

Bye-bye BMI? Tape may measure obesity better

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 5:39pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

New research shows that there's a better, more informative way to figure out if you are overweight - the waist-to-hip ratio -and all it requires is a measuring tape.

Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Regulate Tobacco

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 5:30pm CDT by multifariousone

The Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to impose federal regulation on cigarettes and other forms of tobacco, passing a landmark bill to empower the Food and Drug Administration to control products that eventually kill half their regular users.

Execs draw HUGE salaries at LA County "Non-Profit" Rehab facility

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 4:59pm CDT by take2la

Chief operating officer Albert Senella earned $428,057 in 2007, soaring above the highest paid county employee -- the medical director of Harbor UCLA Medical Center, which has a budget 12 times Tarzana's. Chief executive Scott Taylor made $330,732 working 32 hours a week.

AMA wary of Obama's proposed health reforms

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 4:54pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

The American Medical Association, the nation's largest doctors group, is wary of President Barack Obama's call for public health insurance. It doesn't want government meddling in their jobs.

AMA wary of Obama call for public health insurance

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 3:33pm CDT by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer

The American Medical Association, the nation's largest doctors group, is wary of President Barack Obama's call for public health insurance. It doesn't want government meddling in their jobs.

Army sees May jump in reported suicides

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 3:20pm CDT by Jim Miklaszewski, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

- The Army said Thursday that were 17 reported suicides among active and reserve soldiers in May, more than twice as many as in the previous month.

CDC: Swine flu pandemic level won't change efforts

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 2:03pm CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

U.S. health officials say they won't need to change their response now that swine flu has been declared a pandemic.

A look at the world's flu pandemics

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 1:24pm CDT by The Associated Press, MSNBC Video

Flu pandemics — epidemics on a global scale — have struck three times in the 20th century and once in the 21st century, varying widely in their severity. Here's a look at the world's flu pandemics.

Obama: Cooperation with Hill needed on health care

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 12:55pm CDT by Associated Press

President Barack Obama is vowing that he won't run roughshod over Congress in putting together legislation overhauling the country's health care system.

WHO's pandemic flu alert scale: What does it mean?

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 12:11pm CDT by The Associated Press, MSNBC Video

Under the World Health Organization's alert system for epidemics, phase 6 is the highest level and means a pandemic — a global epidemic — is under way. Here's a look at the phases.

Swine flu may have been spreading in August

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 9:35am CDT by Malcolm Ritter, AP Science Writer

As early as last August, the swine flu virus may have been spreading among people — long before it was first recognized in April, scientists reported Thursday.

AMA wary of Obama call for public health insurance

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 9:14am CDT by Associated Press

The nation's largest doctors group isn't sold on President Barack Obama's call for a public health plan and could be a hurdle to his reform efforts.

Numbers crunchers shape health reform

Posted: June 11th, 2009, 8:11am CDT by Tom Curry, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Whether President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats succeed in crafting health insurance legislation may depend as much on faceless analysts in the Congressional Budget Office as it does on the political calculus of the situation.

The American Dietetic Association Buries Organic Nutrition Facts

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 5:50pm CDT by MinnieApolis

Most consumers look uncritically to the Dietetic Assn. for unbiased and scientific advice on a healthy diet -- so it is disturbing to learn that the Association has swallowed and regurgitated wholesale the party line as stated by American agribusiness.

Morning sickness drug shown safe for babies

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 5:00pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

For the first time, a large study shows that pregnant women who suffer morning sickness are not risking harm to their babies if they take a certain anti-nausea drug.

Self-Help Books: Why Women Can't Stop Reading Them...

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 4:37pm CDT by Mike -1146461

... and men just aren't that into their advice.

Study suggests drug is safe for morning sickness

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 4:01pm CDT by Linda A. Johnson, Associated Press Writer

For the first time, a large study shows that pregnant women who suffer morning sickness are not risking harm to their babies if they take a certain anti-nausea drug. The result may lead more doctors to prescribe the drug metoclopramide and women to feel less guilty about using it during their baby's crucial first few months of development, experts said.

American Dietary Association?

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 3:44pm CDT by aprils

I was reading an article about how the ADA *might* be a bit biased in their recommendations and decided to look up the contributers to this "501(c)3 charity". As usual, following the money is a good way to find out the truth about any situation or person.

U.K.'s health service faces huge shortfall

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 3:31pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Britain's universal health care system faces a multibillion pound (dollar) deficit that could force the government to skimp on dentistry, fertility treatments, and cutting-edge drugs, a report said Wednesday.

At Home Test Reveals Baby's Gender

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 2:50pm CDT by Zap

Never mind waiting for that 20-week sonogram—now expectant mothers can find out their baby's sex in a handy, over-the-counter test as early as 10 weeks after conception.

FDA panel OKs psychiatric drug for kids

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 2:24pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration say a powerful psychiatric drug from AstraZeneca is safe and effective for children and adolescents.

WHO experts to meet as pandemic call nears

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 1:44pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

The World Health Organization has called an emergency meeting of experts Thursday to discuss the H1N1 flu outbreak, in a sign that the agency may declare a pandemic.

Nobody wants to loose weight

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 12:26pm CDT by Pasi

Now during the recession, you may find out, that you'll have to cut your expenses. You may end up buying less clothes, houses, cars or even sex.

A healthcare reform bill will affect nearly everyone

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 12:21pm CDT by multifariousone

Spurred on by President Obama and an array of businesses, medical providers and consumers clamoring for change, congressional Democrats have begun to lay out specific plans for overhauling the nation's healthcare system -- proposing changes that would affect almost every American …

IntheRooms.com Opens National AA Meetings Database

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 12:20pm CDT by ernestosthompson

As part of there ongoing mission to serve the recovery community worldwide, Intherooms.com has now officially opened there National AA Meetings Database.

IntheRooms.com Opens National AA Meetings Database

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 12:18pm CDT by ernestosthompson

As part of there ongoing mission to serve the recovery community worldwide, Intherooms.com has now officially opened there National AA Meetings Database...

Government probes chelation-heart disease study

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 11:49am CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Heart attack survivors are again being enrolled in a controversial federal study of an alternative treatment while the government investigates whether they were told enough about possible health risks.

AP IMPACT: $2.5B spent, no alternative med cures

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 11:43am CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Ten years ago the government set out to test herbal and other alternative health remedies to find the ones that work. After spending $2.5 billion, the disappointing answer seems to be that almost none of them do.

$2.5 billion spent, no alternative cures found

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 11:28am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Ten years ago the government set out to test alternative health remedies to find the ones that work. After spending $2.5 billion, the answer seems to be that almost none of them do.

Self-defense is great, but not the answer

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 11:09am CDT by Women's Health Care Centre

Blog post about self-defense training as "solution" to sexual violence.

Heat Stroke May Cause Death

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 10:42am CDT by brenniewinters1

Sharing needles and getting unsterile tattoos also spreads HIV. Ignorance which is not knowing does also.

Deep sedation helps doctors find more polyps: study | Health | Reuters

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 8:32am CDT by Rock Rockett

Good info here on reducing health costs and improving outcomes for cancer screening. Doctors we work with in NY almost uniformly use propofol for deeper sedation for their patients. Now we have the data to fully support their approach.

Growing danger: Toxic plants pose pet threat

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 8:21am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Some of the most common, and beautiful, ornamental plants can be deadly for pets. Among the most dangerous are azaleas, rhododendron, oleander, foxglove and lily of the valley.

Recession Stimulates Bullying and Negative, Abusive Self-Talk at Work

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 7:40am CDT by Rainmaker

How do people react in the face of their recession-stimulated fears? Managers and leaders squeeze more from themselves and staff in order to reduce costs and stay afloat. (...) Expect a huge increase in stealth bullying by coworkers and managerial peers.

Do Patients Receive About Half of Recommended Health Care?

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 6:02am CDT by Populist Party

Four questions immediately jump to mind: (1) What does it mean to say that a procedure is "recommended care?" (2) How do we know that the recommended care is actually good for patients? (3) How do we know whether the patients actually got the care? and (4) Does it make sense to c …

Stopping diabetes damage with vitamin C

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 5:59am CDT by jpark

Researchers at the Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes Center have found a way to stop the damage caused by Type 1 diabetes with the combination of insulin and a common vitamin found in most medicine cabinets.

Biking grandma, 84, hard to keep up with - Bay News 9

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 4:24am CDT by maddad

Mary Pautler, who's about to turn 85, can put a lot of younger people to shame with her exercise routine.

Be The Star of Your Show!

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 3:14am CDT by summerclift

I've always been one to look at the glass as half full, that is unless it's filled with cod liver oil, and then I'm afraid the glass is more than half full! ;) All my life I have been an optimist - looking for the good in things.

Kennedy health plan includes long-term care (AP)

Posted: June 10th, 2009, 2:22am CDT by RobinsPost

Americans would be able to buy long-term care insurance from the government for $65 a month under a provision tucked into sweeping health care legislation that senators will begin considering next week.

A Page-turner About Hysterectomy

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 11:29pm CDT by Nora W. Coffey

Thank you for the excellent review of a subject important to everyone, women and men. I'm going to order the book for myself and my daughter.

How To Tell If You Smell (with Video)

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 10:59pm CDT by Erica S.

It's something no one likes to talk about, but which is hard to ignore: those terrible smells that come with eating certain foods, or doing certain things. You certainly notice them when they're coming from other people. But do you wonder sometimes, "Do I smell?

Marijuana Side Effects versus Medical Marijuana

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 10:52pm CDT by tang0r

There seem to be a collision course between marijuana side effects and medicinal marijuana nowadays.

Discovering the Effects of Alcohol and It's Consumption

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 10:10pm CDT by glossop

Discovering the Effects of Alcohol and It's Consumption: I think by now we can all say that we have a better understanding of alcohol consumption.

New Diabetes Drug Shows Promise in Trial

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 9:09pm CDT by Erica S.

June 8 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental diabetes drug called liraglutide appears to outperform exenatide (Byetta), the only currently approved drug in its class, a study funded by liraglutide's maker, Novo Nordisk, shows.

Is Hypnotherapy Guided Imagery or Guided Relaxation? | EveryTherapist

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 8:52pm CDT by glossop

Is Hypnotherapy Guided Imagery or Guided Relaxation? What phrase do you prefer to use when referring to hypnosis? Guided imagery? Guided relaxation? or hypnosis relaxation? Some prefer to name it "Multi level communication" - Whats your choice?

Who is This Woman I Have Become?

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 8:51pm CDT by Stephanie, RN

Who is this woman I have become? The one who hates everyone and everything. The one who never has anything nice to say. The one who is so critical of her family, they turn and run. The one who makes her kids cry.

Poll: Are Cigarettes a Drug? And Should the FDA Regulate Them?

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 8:19pm CDT by Zed-7

June 9, 2009--One of every five Americans uses tobacco--smoking-related diseases kill almost 500,000 people a year, more than any cause of death that is considered preventable. The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009, put forth by Sen.

How a Mild Virus Might Turn Vicious

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 7:19pm CDT by SuperSaiyan

The swine flu virus is rapidly making its way around the world, but it has been relatively mild so far, causing only 139 confirmed deaths. Could it mutate into something more lethal?

FDA weighs approval of psychiatric drugs for kids

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 7:18pm CDT by Karri-M

From the article:

Global Climate Change is Kicking My Butt!

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 7:09pm CDT by Victoriawood

I have not had allergies since I was a child, back in the Jurassic era. But I do now! I have never had sinus migraines, but I do now!

10 must-see John Travolta performances

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 6:59pm CDT by Dave White, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

I just saw the remake of “The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3.” It’s mostly generic and tired, a standard-issue hostage thriller with two alpha leads yakking at each other nonstop in big close-up shots. Denzel Washington is the troubled hero who has to negotiate with manic subway hijacker John Travolta, each of them trying to get under the other’s skin.

A Health Care Bailout For the Middle Class

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 6:53pm CDT by tmullins

Clearly health care reform must happen this year. Profit Care is more important than Patient Care. It's is horrific what is deemed, defended and supported as quality health care.

Bird flu can linger in landfills

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 6:03pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

After an outbreak of the bird flu, most carcasses end up in landfills. There, according to a new study, the virus can survive for up to two years.

Hypnosis: Another way to manage pain, kick bad habits

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 5:52pm CDT by nearing

Hypnotherapy has the potential to help relieve the symptoms of a wide variety of diseases and conditions. It can be used independently or along with other treatments.

Seven Good Guts: How to boost your gut feeling

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 5:32pm CDT by GoodGossipgirl, Lara Piu

SOMEWHERE between kids, calls, texts, Wiis, and WiFis a little voice is trying to chime in. According to Sedona Meditation Training & Retreats Founder, Sarah McLean, the little birdie vying for attention is intuition. "It whispers, it shouts and it gives us physical signals.

Why Health Advice From Oprah, Could Make You sick

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 5:16pm CDT by cookin mama

Very interesting article.

Bad Habits Asserting Themselves

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 5:13pm CDT by Ms CYPRAH

Five fruits and vegetables a day. Exercise, several times a week at least. No smoking.

Diabetic student sent to principle for attempting to control her blood sugar (Video)

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 5:02pm CDT by Erica S.

A fourth grade student at Spokane, Washington's Midway Elementary School faced disciplinary consequences after she had a health problem at school. Caitlin Perry, a 9-year-old student at the school, is diabetic.

Five Star Trail Suits Both Biker and Pedestrian

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 4:54pm CDT by sharper100

The Five Star Trail, located along the Southwestern Pennsylvania Railroad corrider, is an excellent local trail for walking, jogging, bicycling, and cross-country skiing.

"drastic drop in the diagnosis of depression" results in INCREASED prescriptions

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 3:33pm CDT by take2la

Researchers on drug company payrolls published studies in the Archives of General Psychiatry Claim "drastic drop" in diagnosis while 21.2 million more prescriptions written. An increase over 2004. Pharma Industry claims suicides a result Black Box Warnings.

Goldenberries - Folk Medicine used this as a Cure For Cancer

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 3:17pm CDT by rudilor

Scientific studies of the goldenberry show its polyphenols and carotenoids demonstrate anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Oh Yeah? Well, I'm in Really Good Shape for a Guy YOUR Age Too! Hell, I Didn't Die - I Just Celebrated a Birthday is All!

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 3:07pm CDT by A. Macarthur

Couple weeks back, some dude at the gym, guy in his early forties tells me, "You're in really good shape for a guy your age." "Oh yeah?" I shoot back!" "Well I'm in really good shape for a guy YOUR age too!"

Breastfeeding lowers risk of MS relapse: U.S. study

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 2:19pm CDT by Naturepedic

U.S. researchers reported that breastfeeding may protect women with multiple sclerosis against relapses of their disease, possibly by delaying a return to normal monthly cycles.

Many herbal products made by Big Pharma

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 2:08pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Some people who buy supplements to avoid Big Pharma drug companies may find themselves doing business with Big Herba, instead.

9,000-year-old brew hitting the shelves this summer: Scientific American Blog

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 2:05pm CDT by Gary in Olympia

This drink was intoxicating Chinese villagers long before red wine had its start in Mesopotamia. And it will be available to you later this month, just in time for summer.

WHO says it may declare swine flu pandemic soon

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 12:40pm CDT by Frank Jordans, Associated Press Writer

The World Health Organization said Tuesday a spike in swine flu cases in Australia may push it to finally announce the first flu pandemic in 41 years. It also expressed concern about an unusual rise in severe illness from the disease in Canada.

Anti-Psychotics: 'Marketing Trumps Safety' Medscape findings to APA

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 12:34pm CDT by take2la

The findings raise serious safety concerns about the use of antipsychotics in children.

Contaminants lurk in many 'natural' products

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 12:15pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Are herbal supplements safe? Is what's on the label really what's in the bottle? Tests by researchers and private labs suggest the answer sometimes is no.

What to know before buying supplements

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 11:35am CDT by The Associated Press

The federal Food and Drug Administration does not analyze the content of dietary supplements, which do not need proof of safety or effectiveness before they go on sale. Here are tips from the government on their use:

Tests show many supplements have quality problems

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 11:33am CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Lead in ginkgo pills. Arsenic in herbals. Bugs in a baby's colic and teething syrup. Toxic metals and parasites are part of nature, and all of these have been found in "natural" products and dietary supplements in recent years.

Germs and flu are up; infection control is down

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 7:27am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, health writer, msnbc.com

Even as the threat from drug-resistant germs continues to rise and a novel swine flu virus sweeps the country, U.S. hospitals are cutting back on staff and resources to battle potentially deadly patient infections.

Chrysler still faces massive challenge

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 6:18am CDT by rolandjones

Now that Chrysler appears to have resolved its legal issues, the automaker still faces the serious challenge of integrating operations with its new owner and bridging the gap until a new line of small cars is available late next year or in 2011.

Minority lawmakers want bill to close health gaps

Posted: June 9th, 2009, 4:02am CDT by Ben Evans, Associated Press Writer

Black, Latino and Asian lawmakers warned Democratic leaders that any health care overhaul that ignores health gaps between whites and minorities will face stiff opposition.

Red Sox Are Pathetic!

Posted: June 8th, 2009, 8:40am CDT by bigdaddywarren332

Bro, Wade you can find a better way to make money, can't you? LOL Poor, pathetic old Red Sox players will do ANYTHING to make a buck! As a Yankees fan, I can remember watch Wade and he was pathetic back then, but even more so now! Go Yankees!

Men who have breast cancer face many hurdles

Posted: June 8th, 2009, 8:39am CDT by sunnyliving

Many men are still unaware that they, too, are at risk for breast cancer. This is one man's story.he

Heart drugs as helpful as surgery for diabetics

Posted: June 8th, 2009, 8:28am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Diabetics with stable heart disease do just as well taking drugs alone as getting quick angioplasty or bypass surgery to open blocked heart arteries, U.S. researchers said.

Time to Improve Patient Safety!

Posted: June 8th, 2009, 7:30am CDT by Rock Rockett

Time to Improve Patient Safety!

Harvard study confirms health risk from BPA leaching

Posted: June 8th, 2009, 6:13am CDT by The Incredulous One

Critics of the chemical bisphenol A or BPA have received powerful new ammunition in the form of a study from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) which confirmed that the substance can leach from polycarbonate drinking bottles into humans.

Will health insurance ‘haves’ pay for ‘have-nots’?

Posted: June 8th, 2009, 5:38am CDT by Tom Curry, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

As part of a health insurance reform package now before Congress, some of the 164 million Americans who are covered by employer-provided health plans could be asked to give up at least part of the longstanding tax exemption granted to such compensation.

EDITORIAL: Constitution Bars a 'Single-Payer' Health Care System

Posted: June 8th, 2009, 4:20am CDT by SkeeterVT

Establishing a 'Single-Payer' System Would Require Completely Doing Away With All Private Health Care -- and That Would Violate the Constitution; Direct Competition Between Public and Private Health-Care Systems Is the Best Health-Care Reform That Advocates For a 'Single-Payer' S …

Alcohol linked to 75,000 U.S. deaths a year

Posted: June 8th, 2009, 2:55am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Alcohol abuse kills some 75,000 Americans each year and shortens the lives of these people by an average of 30 years, a U.S. government study suggested Thursday.

Mark Ware receives Neuropathic Pain Research Award

Posted: June 8th, 2009, 1:20am CDT by Jack Herer

Dr. Ware's primary research interest is in evaluating the use of cannabinoids for medical purposes. He has received the only two CIHR/Health Canada grants to study the safety and efficacy of smoked cannabis for chronic pain. Dr.

Hunger hormone activated by fats in the food we eat

Posted: June 8th, 2009, 1:14am CDT by sremmah

New research from a team led by scientists at the University of Cincinnati (UC) has found that the so-called "hunger hormone" in our bodies is stimulated by fats in foods we consume rather than those made in the body.

Revealed: how Alzheimer's infects the brain

Posted: June 7th, 2009, 10:42pm CDT by bvdev234

A scientific breakthrough in the understanding of how Alzheimer's disease may spread across the brain of elderly patients might lead to novel ways of treating senile dementia, scientists have announced.

Australian sports stars quarantined from team mates due to swine flu fears

Posted: June 7th, 2009, 10:38pm CDT by sremmah

Players from champion Queensland rugby league club the Brisbane Broncos and the North Queensland Cowboys, who represented their state in Wednesday night's State-of-Origin clash with New South Wales, have been quarantined from their team mates as a precautionary measure after a fe …

Poll: Rationing Health Care--Is it Time?

Posted: June 7th, 2009, 10:10pm CDT by Zed-7

The recent news about Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's draft bill, called the "American Health Choices Act", got me thinking about society's role in providing health insurance to its citizens. The issue at hand is that the health care system can't go on as it is.

Discovering Active Listening and Empathic Hearing

Posted: June 7th, 2009, 9:19pm CDT by glossop

Discovering Active Listening and Empathic Hearing; Listening for emotion in voices, watching body languages are all part of listening skills that talking therapists are trained for.

Things You Should Know about ADHD and It's Effects on Children and Adults

Posted: June 7th, 2009, 9:15pm CDT by glossop

It is accepted that ADHD is essentially a genetic disorder. This is a real condition that affects up to 10 percent of all children. It mostly affects boys. They are six times more likely to be referred for help than girls. …

"Positive thinking cured my cancer."

Posted: June 7th, 2009, 8:26pm CDT by maddad

Today is a wonderful day for Bob Budd of Treasure Island. While volunteering at his church Sunday morning, Budd became a proud grandfather of a brand new baby boy.

9,000-year-old brew hitting the shelves this summer

Posted: June 7th, 2009, 8:23pm CDT by Perry O

This summer, how would you like to lean back in your lawn chair and toss back a brew made from what may be the world's oldest recipe for beer? Called Chateau Jiahu, this blend of rice, honey and fruit was intoxicating Chinese villagers 9,000 years ago—long before grape wine h …

Japan eyes cell phones as pandemic fighters

Posted: June 7th, 2009, 6:27pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

A few months from now, a highly contagious disease will spread through a Japanese elementary school. The epidemic will start with several unwitting children, who will infect others as they attend classes and wander the halls.

Swine flu reaches India capital, New Delhi, 2 infected

Posted: June 7th, 2009, 6:17pm CDT by bvdev234

Delhi reported its first case of human-to-human transmission of the deadly H1N1 influenza virus on Sunday with scientists confirming that an infected middle aged man who had recently returned from New York had passed on the virus to his 60-year-old mother, who had been nursing …

Link Discovered Between Hot Flashes And Lower Bone Density In Women

Posted: June 7th, 2009, 6:12pm CDT by bvdev234

UCLA researchers and colleagues analyzed data for 2,213 women between the ages of 42 and 52 who participated in the bone sub-study of the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation to determine whether women with vasomotor symptoms (VMS) - which include hot flashes and night sweat …

How To Tell If You Smell - CBS News

Posted: June 7th, 2009, 5:59pm CDT by LifeTravler

It's something no one likes to talk about, but which is hard to ignore: those terrible smells that come with eating certain foods, or doing certain things. You certainly notice them when they're coming from other people. But do you wonder sometimes, "Do I smell?

Reality check on supplements, remedies

Posted: June 7th, 2009, 4:38pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

A few basics about herbal and other supplements and their safety and effectiveness.

New Orleans mayor in flu quarantine in China

Posted: June 7th, 2009, 4:02pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, who traveled on Friday to Shanghai, China on an economic development trip, was placed in quarantine Sunday after officials say another passenger has swine flu symptoms.

Debunking Canadian Health Care Myths

Posted: June 7th, 2009, 3:51pm CDT by ombra

As a Canadian living in the United States for the past 17 years, I am frequently asked by Americans and Canadians alike to declare one health care system as the better one.

AP IMPACT: Alternative medicine goes mainstream

Posted: June 7th, 2009, 11:38am CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

At one of the nation's top trauma hospitals, a nurse circles a patient's bed, humming and waving her arms as if shooing evil spirits. Another woman rubs a quartz bowl with a wand, making tunes that mix with the beeping monitors and hissing respirator keeping the man alive.

we breathe in 10 000 litres of air a day much of it a quot toxic soup of pollutants quot

Posted: June 5th, 2009, 10:29am CDT by medreporter

What can those who are vulnerable to the ill effects of air pollution do to protect their lungs and overall health? Experts offer practical advice on Clean Air Day.

FDA weighs approval of psychiatric drugs for kids

Posted: June 5th, 2009, 10:22am CDT by Associated Press

Three blockbuster psychiatric drugs currently approved for adults also appear to work in adolescents, though federal health officials have concerns about their side effects.

t r u t h o u t | Study: Medical Bills Underlie 60 Percent of US Bankruptcies

Posted: June 5th, 2009, 10:18am CDT by GeorgeOrwell

Washington - Medical bills are behind more than 60 percent of U.S. personal bankruptcies, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday in a report they said demonstrates that healthcare reform is on the wrong track.

Mystery illnesses: A mother's painful quest for answers

Posted: June 5th, 2009, 9:51am CDT by kylew

Her illnesses come so quickly. It's a daily battle of fear, worry, misery, faith and hope. She has been in the hospital more than 100 times. She has suffered one life-threatening infection after another. We share her story, our story, in hopes of helping others.

WMICentral - New report says substance abuse costs governments nearly $500 billion

Posted: June 5th, 2009, 9:40am CDT by eprice1

The detrimental effects and consequences of substance abuse and addiction cost federal, state and local governments at least $467.7 billion in 2005.

Washington Lobbyists Connive to Kill California Public Health Bill | Environmental Working Group

Posted: June 5th, 2009, 9:17am CDT by FmntGirl

Back room meetings to ensure continued usage of BPA are now being held!! Japan outlawed this chemical in 1998! Synthetic estrogen now being served!

Diarrhea vaccine urged for all children

Posted: June 5th, 2009, 8:50am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

The WHO on Friday recommended universal vaccination against the rotavirus, a leading cause of diarrhea which kills more than 500,000 children worldwide each year.

Merck's heart failure drug misses trial goals

Posted: June 5th, 2009, 8:25am CDT by Associated Press

Merck and Co. said Friday its heart failure treatment rolofylline missed its goals in a trial, failing to improve patient symptoms compared with a placebo.

Devoted dad key to reducing risky teen sex

Posted: June 5th, 2009, 8:07am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Teens with fathers who are more involved in their lives are less likely to engage in risky sexual activities, such as unprotected sex, according to a new study.

To Sleep or Not to Sleep. How to Sleep, That is the Question!

Posted: June 5th, 2009, 7:21am CDT by dawnypawny

I remember the days of my years before children, when sleeping in was such a pleasure. I have forgotten how to sleep successfully for many years, now. I understand "they" have decided that adequate sleep is helpful to managing weight and solving the days challenges.

If you could afford it, would you have plastic surgery to 'fix' anything on your body? (Poll)

Posted: June 5th, 2009, 6:59am CDT by Ms CYPRAH

No, I wouldn't. I just don't believe in anything false on me. I would rather age disgracefully with the genuine article than to be propped up with false parts.

Coventry sells Medicaid unit to Magellan for $110M

Posted: June 5th, 2009, 6:45am CDT by Associated Press

Health insurer Coventry Health Care Inc. said Friday it will sell its fee-based Medicaid service business to Magellan Health Services Inc. for $110 million in cash.

A Handful & Her Sidekick

Posted: June 5th, 2009, 6:33am CDT by It's all in the JOURNEY

April 4th would have been my daughter Joy's birthday.

Op-Ed Columnist - Paul Krugman - Keeping Them Honest

Posted: June 5th, 2009, 2:45am CDT by multifariousone

"I appreciate your efforts, and look forward to working with you so that the Congress can complete health care reform by October." So declared President Obama in a letter this week to Senators Max Baucus and Edward Kennedy. The big health care push is officially on.

Duff: Wings may not have a prayer without Datsyuk

Posted: June 5th, 2009, 12:54am CDT by Bob Duff, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

- The most important player in this year’s Stanley Cup finals has yet to appear in a game.And if he doesn’t suit up soon, we could have ourselves a new Stanley Cup champion.As the Cup finals series between the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins heads back to Detroit deadlocked at two wins apiece for Game 5 Saturday at Joe Louis Arena (8 p.m. ET on NBC), all eyes are on the feet of Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk.If he isn’t able to put them on the ice soon — Saturday would be the ideal time of arrival from Detroit’s point of view — it might be time for a coronation.Pittsburgh super centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are steadily taking control of this set and while the Wings have been able to come up with answers for one of them, silencing both sensations is proving problematic.In Game 4, both got loose, Crosby getting his first goal of the series along with an assist, while Malkin contributed the same amount to the cause in .Malkin, a going concern all series &

Yoga – the Philosophy of Spiritual Union

Posted: June 5th, 2009, 12:01am CDT by Keerti Mallela

Yoga's origins perhaps lie in the forests of India, where ancient scientists, ascetics, philosophers and spiritual people experimented and practiced many techniques to unite themselves with the Supreme power and the cosmic infinity. A culmination of these experiments is Yoga.

Do you Agree that To Be Real is Congruent?

Posted: June 4th, 2009, 10:03pm CDT by glossop

What is it and what does it mean? In psychological terms congruence could be defined as rapport within oneself, or internal and external consistency, perceived by others as sincerity or certainty. It is the balance between self, other and context. Source: Wikipedia

Do You Doubt The Value of Self-doubt? | EveryTherapist

Posted: June 4th, 2009, 10:00pm CDT by glossop

What is self-doubt? We all know the feeling of self-doubt– a lack of faith or confidence in oneself. Synonyms for self-doubt include uncertainty, misgiving, distrust, disbelief, and suspicion.

Compulsory vaccination urged after U.K. measles outbreak

Posted: June 4th, 2009, 9:01pm CDT by MinnieApolis

EXCERPT: A prominent doctor said yesterday he would lobby the British Medical Association (BMA) to change its stance in favour of compulsory immunisation, and the Welsh assembly is actively considering the move following a series of outbreaks of measles across the country.

The Newsvine Masturbation Survey Results: Part Three

Posted: June 4th, 2009, 8:44pm CDT by Division by Zero

Part Two of the survey results can be found here. Part One of the survey results can be found here. The survey itself can be taken by following the link here.

Diabetic fourth grader reprimanded over fruit snack - KHQ News

Posted: June 4th, 2009, 8:32pm CDT by DarwinWasRight

A fourth grade student at Midway Elementary School faced some serious consequences after she had a health problem at school. Caitlin, a 9-year-old student at the school, is diabetic. One Friday back in March, Caitlin was in the lunch room at the school when she noti …

Memo to Obama: Seize the Moment for National Health Insurance | Physicians for a National Health Program

Posted: June 4th, 2009, 7:47pm CDT by multifariousone

...the situation has become dire. There is no end in sight in controlling health care costs as they soar upwards at three or four times the cost of living and family incomes.

Too clean for our own good?

Posted: June 4th, 2009, 7:46pm CDT by tmullins

(From DivineCaroline.com) - My daughter has been licking things lately--bookmarks, a fork handle, her pencils. She's not a toddler putting things in her mouth; she's ...

I Saved a Life Today

Posted: June 4th, 2009, 5:53pm CDT by Stephanie, RN

I know it is Thursday but it is still good news. So, I shall call this Good News Thursday :)

New swine flu deaths reported in 6 states

Posted: June 4th, 2009, 3:36pm CDT by Carrie Antlfinger, Associated Press Writer

Health officials in a half dozen states reported deaths from swine flu on Thursday, and said all six patients had been diagnosed with other health problems

Abortion A Personal Hell

Posted: June 3rd, 2009, 12:27am CDT by LifeTravler

This topic has seen much discussion on the Vine lately, and although I may get slammed for this, I'm going to tell this story anyway. I don't like abortion. I believe it is wrong. I can only partially understand it if it is medically necessary.

The soft drink explosion among kids

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 11:52pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

The consumption of soft drinks by American youth is increasing and could have a major impact on the future health of the nation. By Karen Collins, R.D.

Expanding Health Insurance Options For Young Adults - Kaiser Health News

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 10:04pm CDT by PDSimic

This country is badly in need of universal health care.

Obama Said to Be Open to Taxing Health Benefits - ABC News

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 9:48pm CDT by Gary in Olympia

Obama indicates willingness to consider taxing health benefits...

Me & Daniel Baldwin

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 9:19pm CDT by It's all in the JOURNEY

I watched Daniel Baldwin on Prime Time's Family Secrets. It covered his stay in a rehab. For the 9th time. He checked into Renaissance Malibu treatment center. It's one of 25 in a 10 mile stretch. Dr.

Celexa May Not Help Kids With Autism

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 9:13pm CDT by Scott (Scoop) Butki

damn

Eye injections curb macular degeneration

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 8:47pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Monthly eye injections of the drug Lucentis can dramatically improve sight in people with the "wet" form of macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the elderly, two studies showed on Wednesday.

Medical Marijuana effects to HIV afflicted patients

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 8:29pm CDT by tang0r

California doctors who recommend cannabis under Proposition 215 (the Californian medical marijuana law) say they have become the next target of opponents of the medical use of cannabis. These doctors were issuing medical marijuana recommendations mostly to HIV afflicted patients.

Semen quality depends upon antioxidants

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 8:22pm CDT by sivasu

fruits and vegetables are good for your sperms

The Scoop on Sugar Substitutes - MSN Health & Fitness - Nutrition

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 7:30pm CDT by Froggers

How sweet it is

Folic acid better for pregnancy than previously thought

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 7:22pm CDT by maddad

Baby-protecting folic acid is getting renewed attention: Not only does it fight spina bifida and some related abnormalities, new research shows it also may prevent premature birth and heart defects.

Teen dies: Health Department officials say results indicate bacterical meningitis -- OrlandoSentinel.com

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 7:19pm CDT by maddad

An Ocoee High School freshman who died early Monday might have had bacterial meningitis, Orange County Health Department officials said Tuesday.

Brain Tumor Turns Ordinary Painter Into 'Picasso' - Incredible Health - FOXNews.com

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 7:15pm CDT by sivasu

A Brain tumour adds intensity to a painter's vision, she refuses to be operated upon, fearing she would lose it.

Senators Set to Visit White House to Discuss Health Care Overhaul

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 7:02pm CDT by rochart

WASHINGTON — President Obama will meet with influential Senate Democrats on Tuesday to discuss overhauling health care, as the White House releases a report asserting that revamping the system would increase the income of a typical family of four by $2,600 in 2020, and by $10,0 …

Study: Benefit to women not enough to sway men to get HPV vaccine (w/Video)

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 6:53pm CDT by Ageing Hippie

Informing men that a new vaccine to prevent human papillomavirus (HPV) would also help protect their female partners against developing cervical cancer from the sexually transmitted infection did not increase their interest in getting the vaccine, according to a new Florida State …

Health Insurers Balk at Some Changes

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 6:44pm CDT by rochart

The insurance industry says it wholeheartedly embraces a health care overhaul, promising Congress and the president that it will make it much easier for individuals to buy insurance on their own.

The future of diagnosing mental illness

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 6:26pm CDT by maddad

Elisabeth Prescott knows what it feels like to live with Bipolar Disorder. "Worthlessness, hopelessness, being a burden to other people." But she also knows what it's like to be misdiagnosed. For 6 years, doctors mistakenly treated her for depression.

Health Care Dilemma – Who's Telling the Truth?

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 6:24pm CDT by Christine O'Brien Stenger

Health Care Dilemma Who's Telling the Truth? The Many faces of Coventry Health Care, Inc. of Bethesda MD No matter what one reads in mainstream media or online, there is always a contrasting opinion from another source. Who to believe?

Abortion doctor seeks to carry on friend's work

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 5:59pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Physician LeRoy Carhart wants to continue providing third-term abortions after the brazen slaying of his friend and colleague George Tiller.

Lard. After decades of trying, its moment is finally here.

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 5:16pm CDT by Johnny Yuma

Wait long enough and everything bad for you is good again. Sugar? Naturally better than high-fructose corn syrup. Chocolate? A bar a day keeps the doctor away. Caffeine? Bring it on.

Report identifies early childhood conditions that lead to adult health disparities

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 5:15pm CDT by Ageing Hippie

The origins of many adult diseases can be traced to early negative experiences associated with social class and other markers of disadvantage.

You're Positive Twice Part 3

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 4:15pm CDT by Porchsitterr

He was tired. The past couple of years had him feeling as though he had been ran hard a put away wet. Now its time to relax and recharge. Shes out in the water playing with kids, and hes just laying on the beach soaking up the warm sunshine.

What are you looking at? Scientists find out

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 4:08pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Japanese researchers have reproduced images of things people were looking at by analyzing brain scans, opening the way for people to communicate directly from their mind.

Sore Back? Exercise, Study Suggests

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 3:27pm CDT by Amanda-69

Experts claim exercise is the best form of treatment for lower back pain. This goes against the typical theory that if your back hurts you shouldn't exercise, but in reality it is the exercise that makes us stronger and provides a better quality of life.

Simple stool test may detect many cancers

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 3:20pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Using just a stool sample, doctors may be able to detect colon and many other cancers of the digestive tract including stomach, pancreatic, bile duct and esophageal cancer.

How to Choose Sunscreen for Maximum Protection

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 3:18pm CDT by Amanda-69

Some great tips and reminders for choosing the right sunscreen this summer. We must always remember to protect our kids from the harmful effects of the sun's rays.

Ohio state troopers fight weight limit rule

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 2:55pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Ohio state troopers are fighting back at a state rule that allows dismissal for those who consistently exceed weight limits.

FDA aims to be more forthcoming with findings

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 2:23pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

The government's food and drug regulators want to open their files to the public. Well, maybe not all of their files. And not right away.

Most replace half of their friends every 7 years

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 2:06pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

You may have more Facebook friends as time goes by, but when it comes to your close friends, you lose about half and replace them with new ones after about seven years, research says.

Day Three

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 1:55pm CDT by mercenaryjournalist

As usual, the internal alarm clock went off and I woke groaning. Another day in the fight with this Lyme Disease.

9 Foods That Reduce Stress Levels - MSN Health & Fitness - Nutrition

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 1:54pm CDT by sjcfitz

9 Foods That Reduce Stress Levels - MSN Health & Fitness - Nutrition

Key to happiness? It's not money or looks

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 1:37pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Wealth, fame and good looks may be a formula for anxiety rather than happiness, a new study suggests.

Research Confirms Organic Apples Have More Antioxidants Than Conventionally Grown Apples

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 1:28pm CDT by jcairns16

Organically produced apples have a 15 per cent higher antioxidant capacity than conventionally produced apples, says a new study.

WHO says swine flu alert closer to pandemic

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 12:47pm CDT by Frank Jordans, Associated Press Writer

The World Health Organization said Tuesday it is "getting closer" to declaring a global outbreak of the swine flu virus as the infection appears to be taking hold outside of North America.

Deep brain stimulation being tested with brain injury, Alzheimer's, obesity and more -- Newsday.com

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 12:45pm CDT by Nancy-400923

Deep brain stimulation for depression and epilepsy is already being tested in large clinical trials, but it has only been tested in a few patients for other conditions such as traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's disease, obesity, anorexia and addiction.

Your pharmacist may be switching your meds

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 10:30am CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Your pharmacist may be changing your medication without your knowledge - and what you don't know could hurt you. Here's how to stay safe.

New study shows people with mental health problems receive inadequate medical care

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 9:35am CDT by Angel_C

New research led by the University of Leicester and published this week in the British Journal of Psychiatry reveals that people with mental health problems are receiving inferior care for their medical needs. The study by a team of researchers led by Dr Alex Mitchell from the U …

Is The Search for Perfection Killing Your Confidence and Stifling Your Health?

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 6:53am CDT by Ms CYPRAH

One of the biggest confidence killers is our desire to be perfect beings.

Do you wish you could be 18 again, and why? (Poll)

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 6:45am CDT by Ms CYPRAH

In a simple answer, no. I love my present and have no wish to be any other age.

The true consequences of the killing of Dr Tiller

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 6:24am CDT by Ms CYPRAH

The shocking killing of Dr George Tiller in Wichita, especially in a place of worship, will have reverberations far more that anti-abortionists could ever envisage.

From 'hell on two legs' to a miracle: How revolutionary therapy cured my son of autism

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 4:15am CDT by cartooncat

He was terrified, confused - and desperately lonely. Every day, it felt as if he'd landed on another planet. Now, thanks to pioneering therapy, Luke has learnt to overcome his autism. Here, he describes his truly remarkable journey.

Electronic Results Delivery for Private Practices

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 3:59am CDT by s-ahsan

Electronic Results Delivery for Private Practices

My Depression: The Daily Fight To Stay Alive.

Posted: June 2nd, 2009, 3:24am CDT by Daniel Slack

"I start to think there really is no cure for depression, that happiness is an ongoing battle, and I wonder if it isn't one I'll have to fight for as long as I live. I wonder if it's worth it."~Elizabeth Wurtzel

Bitterness as mental illness?

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 11:19pm CDT by Josh of Arc

You know them. I know them. And, increasingly, psychiatrists know them. People who feel they have been wronged by someone and are so bitter they can barely function other than to ruminate about their circumstances.

ATM-style prescription drug dispensers arrive in Florida | 10connects.com

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 10:40pm CDT by maddad

A Manatee County medical group has become the first in the state to install fully automated prescription drug dispensing machines. The ATM-style machines called InstyMeds were installed 2 weeks ago at the Pinnacle Medical Group's Urgent Care Centers in Bradenton.

RNs Should Check IVs Every 4 Hours to Avoid Malpractice

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 9:46pm CDT by Karri-M

As the article states:

Cervical cancer vaccine benefits older women

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 9:09pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Older women can benefit just as much as younger women from Merck's Gardasil vaccine against cervical cancer, researchers in Colombia reported on Monday.

Even background TV may delay infants' speech

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 5:08pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Even infants zone out in front of the television, and it turns out this translates into less time interacting with parents and possible lags in language development, a new study finds.

Inherited genes linked to testicular cancer genes found

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 4:42pm CDT by maddad

The first inherited risk factors in testicular cancer have been identified, researchers say

Antidepressant failed to help autistic children, caused side-effects: study

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 4:40pm CDT by maddad

An antidepressant that is among the most popular kinds of medicine used for treating autism didn't work for most kids and caused nightmares and other side-effects, new research found.

The Women's Right

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 4:24pm CDT by Auteur 1536

Throughout history, not until the late 18th or 19th Centuries at the most, women had almost no rights to their bodies. In some cases they couldn't even say "no".

Medical marijuana users defend benefits of plant

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 4:18pm CDT by Jack Herer

Anthony Jourden remembers the vomiting, the days spent lying in bed when he couldn't muster the energy to stay up. Jourden's first week of chemotherapy was the stuff bad dreams are made of -- nausea, shaking, depression, a three-day stint with no food.

Medical Marijuana program in the U.S.

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 4:14pm CDT by tang0r

The United States of America is one of the countries that allow the use of marijuana or cannabis for medical purposes. However, only some of its states have embraced the need for marijuana centers.

Depression diagnoses drop after FDA warning

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 3:43pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

A persistent decline in the rate of Americans, especially children, newly diagnosed with depression followed the first FDA warning on risks connected with antidepressant drugs.

Popular autism treatment found ineffective

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 3:23pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

An antidepressant that is among the most popular kinds of medicine used for treating autism didn't work for most kids, new research found.

Reducing healthcare costs - everyone has the answer!

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 3:22pm CDT by Gail Nowacky

The attached letter sent to Obama from "everyone who is anyone", says a lot of the same nothings that have been said for years. Put your money where your moths are and start DOING! Barack is!! 180+ days and he is moving and grooving!

Child cancer survivors not getting needed tests

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 3:10pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

New research finds that people who had radiation treatments for cancer as children are less likely than the general public or even their healthy siblings to get recommended screening tests.

Depression diagnoses decline after FDA warning

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 3:00pm CDT by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer

A persistent decline in the rate of Americans, especially children, newly diagnosed with depression followed the first federal warning on risks connected with antidepressant drugs, a study suggests.

Depression may be early Parkinson's signal

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 2:54pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Depressive symptoms may be an early feature of Parkinson's disease, preceding the characteristic movement problems such as tremor and rigid muscles, new research shows.

Folic acid in pregnancy better than thought

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 2:46pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Baby-protecting folic acid is getting renewed attention: Not only does it fight spina bifida and some related abnormalities, it also may prevent premature birth and heart defects.

Mental Health Needs Higher In Recession

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 2:31pm CDT by maddad

Managing that stress is critical not only to production, but one's mental health, said Melvina MacDonald, director of the Employee Assistance Program at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare.

Folic acid even more baby-protective than thought

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 1:47pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Baby-protecting folic acid is getting renewed attention: Not only does it fight spina bifida and some related abnormalities, new research shows it also may prevent premature birth and heart defects.

Folic acid offers more protection than thought

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 1:47pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Baby-protecting folic acid is getting renewed attention: Not only does it fight spina bifida and some related abnormalities, new research shows it also may prevent premature birth and heart defects.

Religious school grads likelier to have abortions

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 1:31pm CDT by MSNBC.com Health

Unwed pregnant teens and 20-somethings who attend or have graduated from private religious schools are more likely to obtain abortions than their peers from public schools.

Anthrax found on Montana ranch

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 1:30pm CDT by MT-Mike

This is a natural case of anthrax found in livestock in MT. No mad cow terrorists invovled....

Outsourcing Elderly Care -to India!

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 1:25pm CDT by Angel_C

Steve Herzfeld confronted the decisions that haunt most of us eventually. His elderly parents needed round-the-clock care, but he couldn't afford the quality of nursing home he wanted for them in Florida. So he sent them to Puducherry, India!

Study: Cancer survivors not getting needed tests

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 9:00am CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Adult survivors of childhood cancer who most need mammograms and other tests to watch for second cancers are less likely to follow screening recommendations than the general public or even their healthy siblings, a new study finds.

Music as medicine: Docs use tunes as treatment

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 7:23am CDT by Bill Briggs, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

As Victor Fabry napped in his hospital bed, a quiet symphony filled his room. The steady pulse of a cardiac monitor marked the progress of his mending heart. Over that beat, the swaying strains of a Brazilian guitarist pumped nearly nonstop from a CD player on the shelf.

Galveston still hurting from hurricane’s beating

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 4:56am CDT by Alex Johnson, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

The beaches of Galveston, Texas, were packed for Memorial Day.

Omega Fatty Acid Balance Can Alter Immunity And Gene Expression

Posted: June 1st, 2009, 2:30am CDT by Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD

Healthy people fed a diet low in omega-6 fatty acids,resulted in suppressing the genes that promote inflammation.

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