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Medicare Doesn't Paid Enough for Services

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 10:55am CST by Raindream

The Mayo Clinic, praised by President Barack Obama as a national model for efficient health care, will stop accepting Medicare patients as of tomorrow at one of its primary-care clinics in Arizona, saying the U.S. government pays too little. . . .

In death, DeLand child gives life to 6

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 10:21am CST by maddad

DELAND -- With her last breath -- when all lifesaving efforts had failed -- Esperanza Sotelo gave a second chance to six more people.

Your old mascara may spoil your looks

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 10:14am CST by msnbc.com health

The average British woman's cosmetic bag is out of date by a worrying four years, according to a study on Wednesday.

Date-rape drug use on the rise, U.N. warns

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 9:46am CST by msnbc.com health

A watchdog says governments around the world must step up their efforts to limit access to "date-rape drugs," sedatives that are secretly added to a person's drink to reduce their ability to resist sexual assault and remember it later.

Study Finds Excessive Internet use Linked to Depression

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 9:44am CST by Bonnie-1034943

"Lead author Dr Catriona Morrison, from the University of Leeds, said: "The internet now plays a huge part in modern life, but its benefits are accompanied by a darker side."

Male infertility treatment overused, scientists warn

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 9:43am CST by Par4TheCourse

IVF clinics are using a radical male infertility treatment far too frequently despite the risk of long-term health problems to the babies conceived, according to one of the technique's pioneers.

Catnaps May Reboot Your Brain, Aid Memory - CBS News

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 9:42am CST by midnightbliss10

Catnaps May Reboot Your Brain, Aid Memory

Working out doesn't guarantee weight loss

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 9:35am CST by msnbc.com health

How much exercise do you need to do to lose weight? And what are some safety tips for working out in the cold? Smart Fitness answers your queries.

Minimally Invasive Procedure Eases Back Pain

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 9:06am CST by us_news

BOSTON -- It's an injury that affects millions of Americans: A herniated disc happens when the disc in the back in damaged, which can cause pressure and pain.

A first: Ovary transplant and 2 births

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 8:47am CST by msnbc.com health

When Stinne Holm Bergholdt of Denmark was diagnosed with bone cancer at age 27, she was afraid she wouldn't be able to have children.

Women lose ground in push for equality: report

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 8:34am CST by Women's Health Care Centre

Blog post about Canada falling behind in gender equality, with links to original report and several responses to it.

Shape-up solution or scam?

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 8:31am CST by msnbc.com health

Shape-up solution or scam?

Catholic directive may thwart end-of-life wishes

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 7:58am CST by msnbc.com health

Catholic hospitals and nursing homes must grapple with a revised ethical and religious directive from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on use of artificial nutrition and hydration.

Superwoman syndrome fuels pill-pop culture

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 7:54am CST by msnbc.com health

Overworked, overwhelmed and overscheduled women are turning to stimulants, painkillers and anti-anxiety meds to help propel them through endless to-do lists.

Health Care No Stranger To Reconciliation Process

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 7:39am CST by Man of Knowledge

But health care and reconciliation actually have a lengthy history.

Italy convicts 3 Google execs in abuse video case

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 7:37am CST by msnbc.com health

An Italian court convicted three Google executives of privacy violations Wednesday because they did not act quickly enough to pull down an video online that showed bullies abusing an autistic boy.

Superwoman syndrome fuels pill-popping

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 7:36am CST by Karen Asp, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Popping a couple of pain pills helped Laurie J. Besden study night after night. They helped her pass the Pennsylvania bar exam. They helped her get more done in a day than many of her colleagues. Then they helped her land in jail.Besden doesn’t seem like any drug addict you’d picture. She's smart, motivated — and an overachiever. But she’s one of an alarming number of women who have turned to prescription pills to get ahead — or even just to keep up.

Anti-smoking ad with sexual innuendo shocks French

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 6:20am CST by The_Advocate

The adverts, presented earlier this week, show an older man in a suit pushing down on the head of a teenager with a cigarette in her mouth, in a position that suggests oral sex. Another version of the advert shows a teenage boy in a similar position.

Woman 1st giving birth twice with ovary transplant

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 5:55am CST by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

When Stinne Holm Bergholdt of Denmark was diagnosed with bone cancer at age 27, she was afraid she wouldn't be able to have children.

Resources for You

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 4:57am CST by camdic

Make 2010 the year you stop smoking. These resources can help you quit.

UN watchdog issues warning about date-rape drugs

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 4:01am CST by Veronika Oleksyn, Associated Press Writer

Governments around the world must step up their efforts to limit access to "date-rape drugs," sedatives that are secretly added to a person's drink to reduce their ability to resist sexual assault and remember it later, a watchdog said Wednesday.

So what I'm a Kid a Heart

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 3:16am CST by Tony Wlliams

So what I'm a kid at heart It's really my life to live Who cares about my age As I'm only as old as I feel Having Grand children won't change it In fact I think it helps They make me feel young OK it sounds dumb But I'm still having fun with them

Living...with Fibromyalgia

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 2:30am CST by kjpxxx

LIVING, with Fibromyalgia I have read various articles on Fibromyalgia on the Vine and in other articles else where dealing with this illness.and all the current medical information.. I personally was diagnosed with this Disease in 1978 .

'Most nut allergies misdiagnosed': study

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 2:25am CST by cartooncat

Swedish researchers have found that as many as two out of three people diagnosed with a nut allergy can eat peanuts without any problems at all, reports the Svenska Dagbladet newspaper.

"ObamaCare At Ramming Speed"

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 2:22am CST by Cornhusker4Palin

A mere three days before President Obama's supposedly bipartisan health-care summit, the White House yesterday released a new blueprint that Democrats say they will ram through Congress with or without Republican support.

Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 2:08am CST by Cornhusker4Palin

AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. llllllll OFFERED BY MR. BOEHNER OF OHIO (Amendment to text of H.R. 3962) Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: 1 SECTION 1.

Is President Obama's healthcare socialized medicine?

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 1:33am CST by The_Advocate

According to FreeDictionary.com, socialized medicine is "a system of medical care controlled by the government."

Pa. abortion doctor's license suspended after raid - Yahoo! News

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 12:44am CST by Dr. J. Boost

This should actually also be under "Society" as well as under "Morals".

Hourglass Figures Affect Men's Brains Like a Drug

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 12:07am CST by aoimiyazaki

Watching a curvaceous woman can feel like a reward in the brain of men, much as drinking alcohol or taking drugs might, research now reveals. These new findings might help explain the preoccupation men can have toward pornography, scientists added.

America's Worst French Fries (and What You Should Eat Instead!)

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 11:57pm CST by MJan706

The authors of the best-selling weight-loss series Eat This, Not That! and Cook This, Not That! have rounded up three of the worst orders of fries available at chain restaurants across the country.

Chinese Acupuncture Weight Loss Solutions

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 11:39pm CST by garyray-501488

"I remember the first time I took Chinese herbs. One of my patients told me "You look really tired – Here take these herbs" and handed me a bagful of different colored packages.

Helping a Loved One with Bipolar Disorder: Children, Teens, and Family

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 10:12pm CST by Fed up in Missouri

If someone close to you has bipolar disorder, your love and support can make a difference in treatment and recovery. You can help by learning about the illness, offering hope and encouragement, keeping track of symptoms, and being a partner in treatment.

Target Cancer - After Long Fight, Melanoma Drug Gives Amazing and Sudden Reprieve

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 10:10pm CST by luckydog

For the melanoma patients who signed on to try a drug known as PLX4032, the clinical trial was a last resort. Their bodies were riddled with tumors, leaving them almost certainly just months to live.

Domestic violence workers find truth in Harry Reid's jobless comments

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 9:24pm CST by JeniferD

While conservatives attacked Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid over his statement that unemployed men are more likely to be abusive than those with jobs, local and national domestic violence groups defended the senator.

IVF stillbirth risk 4 times higher

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 7:31pm CST by msnbc.com health

Women who get pregnant through in vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection have a higher risk of stillbirth, scientists have found, although the overall risk is still low.

Pro-Life Groups Reject Obama's Compromise Health Care Plan

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 6:38pm CST by Gray Chim

President Obama's new compromise health care plan changes little and would still allow for federal funding of abortion, pro-life groups warned on Monday after the White House unveiled the proposal.

Cheney's 5 heart attacks unusual, shows good care

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 6:04pm CST by msnbc.com health

Surviving five heart attacks makes former Vice President Dick Cheney pretty unusual - showing that he has good medical care as well as a particularly aggressive form of heart disease.

Baby-boomers leading the way to marijuana legalisation, report shows

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 5:41pm CST by Ageing Hippie

American pensioners are indulging in more than the occasional Werther's Original as they approach their twilight years, swapping their tartan rugs and sheepskin-lined slippers for joints and bongs.

Men know it when aroused, women may not

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 5:29pm CST by msnbc.com health

When it comes to sexual arousal, a woman's mind and body are less in sync than a man's, a review of research finds.

WHO: Swine flu still hasn't peaked

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 5:20pm CST by msnbc.com health

The World Health Organization says the swine flu pandemic still has not peaked.

Findings - When It Comes to Salt, No Rights or Wrongs. Yet

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 4:57pm CST by luckydog

Suppose, as some experts advise, that the new national dietary guidelines due this spring will lower the recommended level of salt. Suppose further that public health officials in New York and Washington succeed in forcing food companies to use less salt.

WHO: Swine flu still hasn't peaked

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 4:54pm CST by Associated Press

The World Health Organization says the swine flu pandemic still has not peaked.

Docs cut hours as primary care shortage looms

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 3:47pm CST by msnbc.com health

Doctors have steadily cut their work hours over the past decade, a new study finds, something that experts say may only worsen the health care situation.

Docs cut work hours as primary care shortage looms

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 3:00pm CST by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer

Doctors have steadily cut their work hours over the past decade, a new study finds, something that experts say may only worsen the health care situation.

After long fight, cancer drug suddenly effective

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 2:18pm CST by msnbc.com health

A new kind of cancer therapy is tailored to a particular genetic mutation that was driving the disease, and after six years of trials and disappointments, the "targeted" approach finally seemed borne out.

8 Embarrassing sleep secrets.

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 1:55pm CST by eamonn101

If you're confiding in a friend about sleep problems, the conversation might turn to topics like not getting enough rest or tossing and turning at night.

Senate Finance Committee Report Blasting the FDA and GSK

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 9:49am CST by GOZO-unlimited

The report says that Big Pharma's drugs "put public safety at risk because the FDA has been too cozy with drug makers and has been regularly outmaneuvered by companies that have a financial interest in downplaying or under-exploring potential safety risks." Sales of Avandia were …

Big Pharma's Over-Reliant Pill Poppers

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 9:35am CST by GOZO-unlimited

Using data from the USA, over 3 billion prescriptions are filled each year, averaging around 10 prescriptions for every person in the USA annually.

Obesity? Big Feet? Blame Darwin

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 9:34am CST by SCTexan

One minor line from the article: "Futurologists have even predicted that the human race could diverge into two parts—tall, fit elites and a larger pool of shorter, less educated laborers. "

Early, Aggressive Therapy Eyed In Blocking AIDS

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 9:30am CST by IndependentVoter

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Aggressive, early anti-viral therapy might provide a way to derail the spread of AIDS, a battle where a successful vaccine remains elusive.

Health care. Now it is our duty to provide for all.

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 9:09am CST by WillBoyd

This opinion piece is very interesting. Lots of big words, those are always an excellent way to validate what you are saying. There was a nice story about how we have grown apart and how the author had an encounter that reminded him of our need to re-connect with others.

Stop funding homeopathy, say British MP's

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 8:33am CST by Rees Sloan

Homeopathic Medicine's internal re-branding as "alternative" and "natural" has only sustained it so long. The dose-response model of medicine continues to make strides while homeopathy suffers from an obscene lack evidence.

Sleepless nights 'shrink your brain'

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 8:28am CST by cartooncat

Sleepless nights may actually shrink your brain, according to a new study.

Correction: Albert Kligman obituary

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 7:27am CST by Associated Press

In a Feb. 21 obituary of Dr. Albert M. Kligman, The Associated Press incorrectly described the Tuskeegee syphilis study. The 40-year study conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service, not Tuskeegee University, did not infect black men with syphilis. Participants who had syphilis were left untreated so researchers could observe the progression of the disease. Kligman was not involved in the study.

Day 1 of Ladybugs Diet and Exercise...02/23/09

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 7:13am CST by Lady Bug

Breakfast = Special K with skim milk, coffe with cream and sugar Snack = apple Lunch = Lean frozen lunch around 290 cal. Dinner = Grilled Chicken salad with vingar as a dressing, ice tea with no sugar 30 min. of cardio and 30 min of core / leg work out.....

Bad credit sidelines some jobless workers

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 7:07am CST by John Schoen

Three years ago, after working as a temporary data entry clerk and receptionist for a Los Angeles skin care company, Debra Banks was pleased when her manager offered her a full-time job.

Pediatricians Want Redesign of Hot Dogs, Candy to Curb Kids' Choking

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 7:04am CST by Michael Sautter

The leading group of pediatricians in the United States is pushing for a redesign of common foods such as hot dogs and candies, along with new warning labels placed on food packaging, to help curb sometimes fatal incidents of child choking.

Kids on ADHD drugs 10x more likely to perform poorly than unmedicated ADHD kids

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 7:03am CST by Killfile

CHILDREN with ADHD who use prescription drugs to manage their condition are 10 times more likely to perform poorly at school than ADHD kids who avoid medication, a new report reveals.

Breathe deep to lower blood pressure, doc says

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 6:37am CST by msnbc.com health

Take a slow deep breath, then exhale just as slowly. Can you take fewer than 10 breaths a minute? Research suggests breathing that slowly for a few minutes a day is enough to help some people nudge down bad blood pressure.

Get your Zzz's - and wake up more energized

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 6:11am CST by msnbc.com health

Escape snooze-button hell with these easy tips, and soon you'll be bounding out of bed.

Physician Quotes

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 6:06am CST by camdic

" The practice of medicine is an art, not a trade: a calling not a business; a calling in which your heart will be exercised equally with your head.

MPs deliver their damning verdict: Homeopathy is useless and unethical

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 4:37am CST by edwbaker

MPs deliver their damning verdict: Homeopathy is useless and unethical

5 Things That Will Make You Happier

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 3:07am CST by Cookie411

Some scientists have argued that happiness is largely determined by genetics, health and other factors mostly outside of our control. But recent research suggests people actually can take charge of their own happiness and boost it through certain practices.

Cut your calories without feeling hungry

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 2:10am CST by msnbc.com health

New research at Pennsylvania State University has identified two strategies you can use to significantly lower your calorie intake for two days without feeling hungry.

Green tea fights glaucoma:study

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 1:09am CST by debbie-814388

green tea fights another illness.

China studies long-term impact of tainted milk

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 12:18am CST by Gillian Wong, Associated Press Writer

More than one in 10 Chinese children sickened by contaminated milk showed signs of kidney damage six months afterward, researchers have found, raising concerns about the long-term effects of the country's massive food safety scandal.

Medco profit up 24 pct on new clients, drug prices

Posted: February 22nd, 2010, 6:09pm CST by Marley Seaman, AP Health Writer

Pharmacy benefits manager Medco Health Solutions Inc. said Tuesday its profit climbed 24 percent in the fourth quarter on rising revenue due to higher prices for brand-name drugs and winning new clients.

Mass. doctor pleads guilty to research fraud

Posted: February 22nd, 2010, 5:52pm CST by Rodrique Ngowi, Associated Press Writer

A doctor accused of faking research for a dozen years in published studies that suggested after-surgery benefits from painkillers including Vioxx and Celebrex pleaded guilty Monday to one count of federal health care fraud.

Ex-LA hospital owner sentenced for Medicare fraud

Posted: February 22nd, 2010, 4:26pm CST by Associated Press

A former Los Angeles hospital owner was sentenced Monday to more than three years in federal prison for paying kickbacks to recruit patients from among the homeless on Skid Row, authorities said.

Obama rate control plan's impact could be limited

Posted: February 22nd, 2010, 4:19pm CST by Linda A. Johnson, AP Business Writer

If President Obama's proposal for federal regulation of health insurance rates becomes law, rates for individual policyholders likely would still climb, experts said Monday, but not by as much as insurers might want.

Hospital infections killed 48,000, report shows

Posted: February 22nd, 2010, 3:47pm CST by msnbc.com health

Pneumonia and blood-borne infections caught in hospital killed 48,000 patients and cost $8.1 billion in 2006, according to a report released on Monday.

Singing can help repair brain damage

Posted: February 21st, 2010, 3:52am CST by cartooncat

Words and music, such natural partners that it seems obvious they go together. Now science is confirming that those abilities are linked in the brain, a finding that might even lead to better stroke treatments.

Transgendered Thomas Beatie Expecting Third Child

Posted: February 21st, 2010, 12:48am CST by genesisx

Technically the pregnant "man" is a woman. Why does the media always refer to that person as a "man"? Did the media lowered their standards in using correct terms. Sheesh!

Stroke victims regain speech through singing

Posted: February 21st, 2010, 12:25am CST by Red Wolf

US scientists are restoring speech to stroke victims by getting them to sing words instead of speaking them, a leading neurologist says.

Anti-retrovirals could halt Aids spread in five years

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 11:06pm CST by redshadowwithgreenbackground

Anti-retroviral treatments (ARVs) could stop the spread of Aids in South Africa within five years, say scientists.

Foot-long surgical tool left in woman's abdomen

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 9:34pm CST by luckydog

IVANCICE, Czech Republic (Reuters) – Czech medical staff are being disciplined after a foot-long surgical instrument was found in the abdomen of a woman who was operated on five months ago. The patient, 66-year-old Zdenka Kopeckova, repeatedly complained of severe abdominal pa …

Calming The Shen: A Chinese Medicine Approach To A Good Night's Sleep

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 8:55pm CST by Energetix

It's helpful to known about these alternatives to more serious and invasive treatment. My experiences with Traditional Chinese Medicine have been globally positive and I am thrilled that we're learning more about it in our country.

The Key to Medical Reform by Gregg Hake

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 8:50pm CST by Energetix

I've often wondered if common sense could be applied to complex issues. Take health care reform for example. To describe it as labyrinthine would be an understatement.

How about a double scoop of mama's milk?

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 7:59pm CST by msnbc.com health

Mooove over, Holsteins. PETA wants world-famous Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream to tap nursing moms, rather than cows, for the milk used in its ice cream.

PETA employees charged with animal cruelty

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 7:53pm CST by msnbc.com health

Two employees of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals have been charged with animal cruelty after dumping dead dogs and cats in a shopping center garbage bin, police said.

Woods: "You look for lovers or his Mother?

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 6:48pm CST by perezstuart

* TIGER WOODS AND BERLUSCONI: LOST IN SEARCH OF CHEST? * Seductive and CAUSE: SEEKING APPROVAL HAD NOT * Pathology, promiscuity BEHIND

Some Initial Thoughts On The Draft DSM-5

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 6:28pm CST by hamid.nyc

As many of you know, a draft of the proposed DSM-5 is just out and it's bound to stir plenty of comment and controversy. First, I've got to congratulate the DSM-5 crafters for making the draft public and for seeking public comment.

new blood test detects cancer:study

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 6:03pm CST by debbie-814388

cancer health

Sex hormone progesterone to get head injury trial

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 4:13pm CST by SuperSaiyan

Natural progesterone, the sex hormone used in the first contraceptive pills, is to be tested on patients with severe head injuries. Scientists will begin a phase III clinical trial in March and say the drug could save patients' lives and reduce damage to their brains.

Grassley Probes WebMD ties to Eli Lilly

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 4:03pm CST by take2la

Grassley, who is the ranking Republican on the US Senate Finance Committee, is investigating the relationship between WebMD and drugmakers after learning the web site is running a TV ad that encourage people to take a depression-screening test sponsored by Eli Lilly, which sells …

Early, aggressive therapy eyed in blocking AIDS

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 3:55pm CST by Randolph E. Schmid, AP Science Writer

Aggressive, early anti-viral therapy might provide a way to derail the spread of AIDS, a battle where a successful vaccine remains elusive.

Scientists report on way to derail spread of AIDS

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 3:51pm CST by msnbc.com health

A successful AIDS vaccine remains elusive, but researchers say aggressive, early anti-viral therapy might provide a way to derail the spread of disease.

VA Avandia Study Supported Cover Up of Deaths

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 3:40pm CST by GOZO-unlimited

The VA Diabetes Trial analysis that showed no extra cardiovascular risk from rosiglitazone (Avandia) should not be taken as conclusive, cautioned independent investigators and statisticians.

Psychologists: We shrink Games anxiety

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 3:28pm CST by msnbc.com health

If only Olympic competitors' fears really could be quelled by reading "Overcoming Anxiety for Dummies."

First lady to governors: \'Let\'s act\' on obesity

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 3:27pm CST by msnbc.com U.S. & World News

First lady Michelle Obama appealed to governors on Saturday for help in reducing child obesity and said they had a moral and financial imperative to act.

Workout clothes: Get dressed to shed excess

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 12:18pm CST by Par4TheCourse

Women have never had so much choice when it comes to workout clothes, says Alice Hart-Davis.

Video: Bill to "Ban" Organic Farming

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 12:13pm CST by GOZO-unlimited

HR 875 and S 425 Criminalizing Organic Farming,

Military to Make Plan B Available in All Treatment Facilities

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 12:05pm CST by Holly-348328

A huge victory has been won for women in uniform, and I don't mind saying that a wash of relief and satisfaction washed over me when I read the headlines.

Government Healthcare for 2010

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 11:28am CST by authorondo

Government healthcare insurance sounds tough to manage, too expensive. We can decide the outcome after congress fashions something. Make both parties draw up a healthcare bill. Here is an answer to the healthcare debate. The first vote by the people will decide the option.

Are mandatory vaccinations acts of violence against children?

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 10:51am CST by GOZO-unlimited

Most modern vaccinations are, of course, a form of chemical violence against children. If they were all formulated without chemical preservatives (like thimerosal) and dangerous adjuvants (which can harm the nervous system), that might be a different story.

Bill Gates to Waste $10 Billion on Vaccine Research?

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 10:31am CST by GOZO-unlimited

The Gates Foundation has now made what might very well be the largest charitable donation in history, and sadly, it's a disaster waiting to happen due to the misconception that more drugs are the answer to world health problems.

Antidepressants During Pregnancy Doubles Heart Defect Risk of Newborn

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 10:22am CST by take2la

Women who take certain antidepressant drugs while pregnant may double their child's risk of being born with a certain variety of heart defect, according to a study conducted by researchers from Aarhaus University in Denmark and published in the medical journal BMJ

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Airbrushed pictures 'need warning labels' to prevent insecurity in young girls, government report warns

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 8:31am CST by upswing

Magazine spreads featuring airbrushed actresses and models should come with warning symbols, a leading Government adviser has said.

World's fattest man in heart attack scare - Telegraph

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 7:54am CST by edwbaker

World's fattest man in heart attack scare - Telegraph

Diabetes Drug Avandia Harms the Heart, Studies Find - NYTimes.com

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 6:38am CST by DeMock

Hundreds of people taking Avandia, a controversial diabetes medicine, needlessly suffer heart attacks and heart failure each month, according to confidential government reports that recommend the drug be removed from the market.

Robot surgeon offers scarless surgery for parathyroid

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 2:49am CST by Red Wolf

In the past Margaret would have faced a neck scar of at least 5cm (2in). But she became one of the first patients in the UK, possibly the world, to have scarless neck surgery after surgeons used the da Vinci robot.

U.S.: Controversial diabetes drug harms heart

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 12:05am CST by msnbc.com health

NYT: U.S. government reports concluded that hundreds of people taking Avandia suffered heart attacks and heart failure, but some said the drug should remain available.

Assisted suicide: law to be decriminalised 'by back door' from next week

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 10:20pm CST by upswing

Assisted suicide: law to be decriminalised 'by back door' from next week Final rules set out by the Crown Prosecution Service will make it clear that those who help others end their lives are unlikely to face court if they acted out of compassion.

Your pharmacist may be switching your meds

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 8:44pm CST 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.

Synthetic marijuana, K2, Spice, JWH-018 and, you guessed it, dependence : DrugMonkey

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 8:19pm CST by CarlZup

Synthetic THC - currently legal, but already a "study" is produced trying to show a dependency on it to justify criminalizing this substance. Big pharma at work at what they do best; protecting their profits.

528-pound mom has 6.4 pound baby

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 6:34pm CST by msnbc.com health

A 25-year-old woman weighing 528 pounds (240 kilograms) gave birth to her first baby on Thursday at a hospital equipped to treat obese people.

Cribbage & Chemo - Fun Was Had By All At Oklahoma Oncology

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 6:18pm CST by YaddaYadda

I really had no idea what to expect when I walked into the chemo suite with my friend Heather. I guess I expected to see sick people, hooked up to the chemo pumps and slumped over, heaving into buckets...sorta like this scene from a Monty Python movie.

Swine flu may be declared post-peak pandemic

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 6:01pm CST by msnbc.com health

Flu experts will advise next week whether the world is in a post-peak phase of the H1N1 pandemic, signaling infections are falling in most countries but new waves may still occur, the World Health Organization said on Friday.

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Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Voluntarily Recalls Fresh & Easy Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars Because of Possible Health Risk

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 5:32pm CST by Par4TheCourse

EL SEGUNDO, CA – Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Inc., is voluntarily recalling all date codes of fresh&easy™ Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars as a result of a recall initiated by Thumb Oilseed Producers.

Viruses changed human evolution, study shows

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 5:19pm CST by msnbc.com health

Italian scientists said on Friday they had found evidence of how viruses helped change the course of human evolution and said their discovery could help in the design of better drugs and vaccines.

Sharp premium rise for Medicare private plans

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 4:03pm CST by msnbc.com health

Millions of seniors who signed up for popular private health plans through Medicare are premium increases of 14 percent this year - another sign that spiraling costs are a problem even for those with solid insurance.

Heartfelt Advice From Cardiologists at M. D. Anderson: Protect the Heart

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 2:12pm CST by Cancerwise

When cancer and heart disease - the leading cause of death in men and women worldwide - are combined, managing both conditions can be challenging for both patients and doctors.

Breast Cancer Risk Screening

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 1:37pm CST by halopap

Dr.

Population Control Advocate Wanted To Sterilize Food, Water

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 1:37pm CST by GOZO-unlimited

Population Control Advocates views on the human race permeate many of today's global warming and environmental activists.

http://www.squidoo.com/dystonia-information

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 1:28pm CST by rmcassel

Awareness Is Please learn and understand

Botox Stopped My Tremors

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 1:20pm CST by Chaplainkent

Botox is normally thought of as a cosmetic drug. Here is another use to stop tremors, which were so severe they caused tendon damage to my shoulder.

How nutritious is beer? Take the test to find out!

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 1:07pm CST by joyoglesby

All you Homer Simpson disciples will be heartened to know that, contrary to the stereotype, beer has nutritious aspects. Everything in moderation, of course.

U.S. government wants farmers to spread toxic powder from coal plant scrubbers on their food crop fields

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 12:34pm CST by GOZO-unlimited

The federal government is pushing farmers to use a toxic byproduct of the coal burning industry to fertilize and loosen the soil in their crop fields.

Report Card Shows Americans Are Healthier Overall

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 12:03pm CST by GOZO-unlimited

Life expectancy in the U.S. hit an all-time high of 77.9 years in 2007, the most recent year reported in "Health, United States, 2009," the Department of Health and Human Services' annual report to the president and Congress

Belgian coma patient can't talk after all

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 12:03pm CST by msnbc.com health

It was heralded as a medical miracle. After spending more than two decades in a coma, Rom Houben, a Belgian man in his mid-forties, was suddenly able to communicate, news reports trumpeted last November.

Flu Vaccine, H1N1, and Tamiflu Drug Dangerous Side Effects - Flu Pandemic Shocking Discovery

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 12:02pm CST by cyirra

Very informative site for those wishing to educate themselves about vaccines.

Andreas Moritz Is a Quack

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 11:14am CST by iarnuocon

Agh! This stupid doesn't just burn! It scalds, it tears, it rips, it destroys every neuron that is exposed to the sheer, unadulterated ignorance of Mortiz's statement.

Kristoff: Do We Really Want the Status Quo on Health Care?

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 10:43am CST by Scott (Scoop) Butki

excerpt:"The debate about health care in recent months has focused on the shortcomings of the reform proposals.

Paralyzed Belgian patient can't talk after all

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 9:54am CST by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

It was heralded as a medical miracle. After spending more than two decades in a vegetative state, Rom Houben, a Belgian man in his mid-40s, was suddenly able to communicate, news reports trumpeted last November.

Tiger effect? Sex addicts come out of the woods

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 7:38am CST by msnbc.com health

Tiger Woods' shocking cheating admission and subsequent parade of alleged paramours has resulted in more than just unending fodder for the tabloids. The golf superstar has also given comfort to spouses who have long suspected their partners are incapable of fidelity.

Republican holds out hope on health care overhaul

Posted: February 18th, 2010, 2:06am CST by Holly Ramer, Associated Press Writer

Unlike some of his lame-duck colleagues, Sen. Judd Gregg isn't disillusioned with Congress. Bipartisanship isn't dead, he says, and neither is health care reform.

Cooking with gas raises risk of lung cancer - study

Posted: February 18th, 2010, 12:42am CST by Par4TheCourse

The aroma of seared meat as your pan-fried steak is prepared may set your tastebuds tingling - but it may also give the chef cancer, especially if they are using a gas cooker.

Aspirin halves risk of women dying from breast cancer

Posted: February 18th, 2010, 12:27am CST by cartooncat

Women with breast cancer who take aspirin at least twice a week can more than double their chance of surviving, researchers say. The greatest protection comes from taking the drug two, three, four or five times a week, a study has found.

Calif. probes latest HIV case in porn industry

Posted: February 18th, 2010, 12:23am CST by msnbc.com health

State health officials are looking into the latest HIV case reported in California's porn industry, fearing that reckless practices on film sets might be raising the risk of new infections.

Solved, the Puzzle of how Cells Age

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 10:41pm CST by Rees Sloan

"...when an ageing cell detects serious damage to its DNA - caused by the wear and tear of life - it sends out specific internal signals.

Feeling Happy? Then You've Just Added Years To Your Life

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 9:52pm CST by Par4TheCourse

BEING happy is a great way to keep your heart healthy, a study has found. Doctors are recommending that we all try to put more fun in our lives each day – to help avoid heart attacks.

Hip-Hop to Healthier Babies in Prince George's County

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 9:51pm CST by PGCares

The March of Dimes Maryland National Capital Area Chapter has awarded a grant to Greater Baden Medical Services, Inc to support "Hip Hop to a Healthier Life", that is aimed at underserved maternal and child health needs here in Prince George's County.

Swine Flu Vaccine Made Mandatory for Troops

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 9:32pm CST by cyirra

As we all know the Swine Flu pandemic never happened. The huge rush to be vaccinated by the public also never happened.

Got an urge for something weird and tasty?

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 8:58pm CST by msnbc.com health

Whether it's a green banana and bacon sandwich or peanut butter and yellow mustard, msnbc.com readers like some bizarre food combinations.

Opinion: Big hole in the health care debate

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 7:45pm CST by msnbc.com health

Like many Americans, I am inspired by President Obama's commitment to health reform. Unfortunately, what was missing from his most recent speech was a single reference to diet, exercise, smoking, stress, or anything related to the lifestyle choices we make each day.

Stillbirths curbed with just a little training

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 7:20pm CST by msnbc.com health

Simple training in how to help a newborn start breathing and to keep it warm and clean can slash the rate of stillbirths by a third in poor, rural areas of the world, researchers reported.

Contact Improvisation Dance: A Different Type of Communication

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 6:55pm CST by Sara Star

Are words the best way to communicate effectively? What we mean to say gets lost in translation by our limited vocabulary and body language, the tone of our voice, and so on. The person listening also has a clouded interpretation of it.

Slap on a smile and fake happy for your heart

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 6:48pm CST by msnbc.com health

You've heard it before: to avoid a heart attack don't smoke, eat right and exercise. But it also may help to be happy, a new study says.

Happiness helps when it comes to the heart

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 6:01pm CST by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

You've heard it before: to avoid a heart attack don't smoke, eat right and exercise. But it also may help to be happy, a new study says.

Look up how your county rankings for health

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 5:38pm CST by waukone

Organization evaluated health care within a County within a State. Look up you state to determine how your county rates.

Fake pot that acts real stymies law enforcement

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 4:01pm CST by msnbc.com health

There may be nothing like the real thing, but some industrious marijuana users have seized on an obscure but easily accessible substance that mimics the drug's effects on the brain -creating a popular trade in legal dope that has stymied law enforcement authorities.

USA Today: 'Believe objective science and parents, not the medical industry or the media frenzy"

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 3:56pm CST by take2la

Mark Blaxill is featured in USA Today this morning for an opposing view to, Debate on Fighting Disease: Vaccine Fear Mongering Endgangers Child Health.

Danger of Marines' water removed from report

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 3:47pm CST by msnbc.com health

An environmental contractor dramatically underreported the level of a cancer-causing chemical found in tap water at Camp Lejeune, then omitted it altogether as the Marine base prepared for a federal health review, an Associated Press review has found.

NY questions health claims of some 9/11 responders

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 3:46pm CST by David B. Caruso, Associated Press Writer

Lawyers defending New York City against thousands of lawsuits filed by Sept. 11 emergency responders say many of the claims are baseless and have asked a judge to dismiss some of the first cases headed toward trial.

Young Swedish women show 'sexual fluidity'

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 2:19pm CST by Loretta Kemsley

Young Swedes -- particularly women -- have more fluid definitions than others of sex and sexuality, researchers at Malmo University said.

Romanians move to tax their once-beloved fast food

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 1:23pm CST by Alison Mutler, Associated Press Writer

For post-communist Romanians a Big Mac and soda meant much more than a meal: It was a culinary signpost from the free and capitalist west — a sign they too, at last, had arrived.

"Love" hormone may help autism symptoms: study

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 1:14pm CST by Loretta Kemsley

A hormone thought to encourage bonding between mothers and their babies may foster social behavior in some adults with autism, French researchers said on Monday.

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Two Children From Staffordshire Are Strangled By Looped Blind Cords, Parents Campaign To Ban Then | UK News | Sky News

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 1:10pm CST by System.Overload

Parents start a campaign to ban Curtains/Blinds with "looped cords" after their children die from being strangled by these apparent death traps.

Blind hiker to tackle the Appalachian Trail

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 1:02pm CST by azsky13

Michael Hanson is going to take a hike. He's also going to be gone a long time - seven months. He isn't planning to get lost, although some might suspect that he will. Hanson is blind, after all, and heading out without a guide or guide dog.

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Congress and Sebelius! Stop jerking us around! BX BS has cranked the rates EVERYWHERE, not just California! Â«

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 12:37pm CST by Rene ODeay

I'm here to tell you that everyone in New York I know had a roughly 34% rate increase as of January 1, 2010. If Congress and Katherine Sebelius would get their heads out of their asses for a moment, they would know that Blue Cross-Blue Shield did this all over the country.

Dental care organization donates $20,000 to local oral health initiative

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 12:28pm CST by PGCares

Oral Health America, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing access to dental care, has recently awarded a $20,000 grant to the Deamonte Driver Dental Project, a community oral health initiative based in Prince George's County, Maryland.

1 in 5 prescriptions never filled, study shows

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 11:57am CST by msnbc.com health

Many people whose doctors start them on medications for conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure may never fill those prescriptions, a new study suggests.

Jailed American accused of child kidnapping in Haiti suffering from diabetes, taken to hospital

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 11:43am CST by msnbc.com health

One of the jailed Americans accused of child kidnapping in Haiti has been taken to the hospital.

MRIs, other scans have tripled in recent years

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 11:34am CST by msnbc.com health

New government statistics show the rate of high-tech diagnostic imaging has dramatically increased since the mid-1990s.

Sugar May Be Bad But This Sweetener Is Far More Deadly

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 11:24am CST by GOZO-unlimited

Study after study are taking their place in a growing lineup of scientific research demonstrating that consuming high-fructose corn syrup is the fastest way to trash your health.

A Chefs View on Mercury Contaminated Fish

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 11:07am CST by Chef Jeffrey Allen Kaufman

Before you open that can of Tuna, or bake off a Salmon Fillet, take a little moment here and think about what exactly you are putting into your body.

Is this the world's oldest paper boy?

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 11:06am CST by Par4TheCourse

Ted Ingram has been delivering papers in Dorset for 68 years and could now enter the Guinness Book of World Records. The paper boy started his job during the second World War in 1942 and it is estimated that he has delivered over half a million copies during his career.

Most ex-smokers quit the habit by using will power, according to many studies

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 11:04am CST by B-Rizzle

Smokers who are serious about kicking butts may be better off relying on old-fashioned willpower, instead of pricey, new-fangled patches, pills and gums.

Flu shot blamed for paralysis

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 10:48am CST by GOZO-unlimited

The Lindsay woman is yet another person stricken with Guillain Barre Syndrome, yet another whose family blames her H1N1 flu shot for triggering the rare neurological condition.

CDC: MRI and other diagnostic scans have tripled

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 10:47am CST by Associated Press

New government statistics show the rate of high-tech diagnostic imaging has dramatically increased since the mid-1990s.

CDC: MRIs, other medical scans in ER quadruple

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 10:47am CST by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

The use of high-tech diagnostic imaging in emergency rooms has quadrupled since the mid-1990s, according to a new government report released Wednesday.

Strategies for handling a stress-filled life

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 10:40am CST by msnbc.com health

As part of our

Mumps outbreak in NY, NJ tops 1,500 cases

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 10:40am CST by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

A mumps outbreak among Orthodox Jews in New York and New Jersey has now surpassed 1,500 cases and shows no sign of ending soon, health officials said Thursday.

CDC: Swine flu made 57 million Americans ill

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 10:32am CST by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

Swine flu cases are down, but health officials say the disease's cumulative impact has grown to 57 million U.S. illnesses, 257,000 hospitalizations and 11,690 deaths.

Multigenerational Vaccine Indoctrination

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 10:27am CST by GOZO-unlimited

I have frequently spoken about the multigenerational indoctrination about the belief in vaccines. Where did that come from? We need to unwind it.

More and More Kids Have Chronic Health Problems

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 10:07am CST by GOZO-unlimited

The prevalence of chronic conditions in childhood has increased over time, with much variation in how long the conditions persist, researchers found.

Acupuncture may ease cramps

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 9:35am CST by msnbc.com health

Acupuncture may be helpful in alleviating menstrual cramps, which affects up to half of all young women, an extensive review of past studies has found.

How healthy is your county? New report tells

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 9:08am CST by msnbc.com health

Where you live plays a role in your health, and a new report that ranks health factors in each of the nation's 3,000-plus counties promises to point local policymakers to ways they can help.

Dire diseases being decimated with gene testing

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 8:15am CST by msnbc.com health

Some of the most devastating inherited diseases are declining, and a few have nearly disappeared, because more people are using genetic tests to decide whether to have children.

Database gives snapshot of health in each county

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 11:02pm CST by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Where you live plays a role in your health, and a new report that ranks health factors in each of the nation's 3,000-plus counties promises to point local policymakers to ways they can help.

Advice on who should consider genetic testing

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 11:00pm CST by The Associated Press

Inherited diseases such as cystic fibrosis often occur in families with no known risk for them. Gene mutations can pass silently for generations until two carriers mate; then children have a one-in-four chance of getting the disease.

AP IMPACT: Testing curbs some genetic diseases

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 11:00pm CST by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Some of mankind's most devastating inherited diseases appear to be declining, and a few have nearly disappeared, because more people are using genetic testing to decide whether to have children.

British & Japanese Data Show Vaccines Cause Autism

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 12:09pm CST by GOZO-unlimited

We previously published data from Japan showing a clear causal link between changes in the Japanese vaccination schedules and corresponding increases and decreases in rates of children having autistic conditions:- Japanese Data Show Vaccines Cause Autism.

Scientists discover the secret of ageing

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 11:58am CST by El Draque

One of the biggest puzzles in biology – how and why living cells age – has been solved by an international team based at Newcastle University, in north-east England. The answer is complex, and will not produce an elixir of eternal life in the foreseeable future.

Posttraumatic stress disorder: Virtual reality and other technologies offer hope

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 11:54am CST by miany

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) threatens to overload healthcare and social support systems worldwide as the number of cases rises and existing treatments are not sufficiently effective.

BPA Plastic Chemical Linked to Aggression, Hyperactivity in Toddlers (Study)

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 11:42am CST by GOZO-unlimited

Prenatal exposure to the endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A (BPA) may increase aggressive behavior in toddler girls, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectiv …

Drug Companies Shift Emphasis to Vaccines

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 11:27am CST by GOZO-unlimited

Collectively the drug cartels make over half a TRILLION dollars every year by selling their product. That amount of money yields enormous power and leverage and they are focused on earning even more. And how do they do that?

Live near a freeway? Heart disease risk may be higher

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 11:16am CST by Par4TheCourse

Los Angeles residents living near freeways experience a hardening of the arteries that leads to heart disease and strokes at twice the rate of those who live farther away, a study has found.

FDA confirms benefit of Crestor in more people

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 11:00am CST by msnbc.com health

Federal scientists say AstraZeneca's cholesterol pill Crestor lowers the risk of heart attack, death and stroke in patients without a history of heart disease, though some safety concerns remain.

Fox Business "concerned" Blue Cross rate hike could help health reform

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 10:14am CST by ChrisRonk

Think Progress recounts that Fluegel later shared a moment of laughter with the hosts: "At the end of the interview, the Fox hosts chuckled with the WellPoint VP.

No Sex Please...well I Am Over 35, Darling

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 10:10am CST by Par4TheCourse

LIFE begins at 40? It's a fantasy, say a staggering 28 per cent of women who have stopped having sex long by then.

National Children's Study Needs Pregnant Women for 21-Year Study

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 9:15am CST by JCAtom

Authorized by Congress in 2000, the National Children's Study began last January, its projected cost swelling to about $6.7 billion. With several hundred participants so far, it aims to enroll 100,000 pregnant women in 105 counties, then monitor their babies until they turn 21.

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Sebelius, Solis Announce Nearly $1 Billion Recovery Act Investment in Advancing Use of Health IT, Training Workers for Health Jobs of the Future

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 9:15am CST by Par4TheCourse

Grant Awards to Help Make Health IT Available to Over 100,000 Health Providers by 2014, Support Tens of Thousands of Jobs Nationwide

Poor fit may explain why men refuse condoms

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 8:52am CST by msnbc.com health

Condoms that do not fit right could break and may reduce sexual pleasure for both partners, suggesting reasons why men and women often fail to use them, researchers reported.

Diabetes drug stinks, doctors find

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 8:35am CST by msnbc.com health

The commonly used diabetes drug metformin stinks, literally, and this may explain why many patients stop taking it, U.S. doctors reported on Monday.

Enlightened Living, Emotional Infidelity

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 8:09am CST by MinisterAMazin

With all the news on the infidelity of our political officials, super stars I wanted to find articles on the subject to see what the psychologist have to say. This article was written in 2008 and it pretty much says what is being said today.

5 Surprising Signs You're Sleep Deprived - MSN Health & Fitness - Sleep Disorders

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 8:07am CST by oldnewgrad,RN

5 symptoms of sleep deprivation

When teens grind, schools freak

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 7:54am CST by msnbc.com health

Across the nation, schools are fighting back against grinding, also known as freak dancing. Some have canceled dances while others require students to sign contracts promising to keep it clean. Is it working?

Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Side Effects

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 5:32am CST by anonymous-1077600

One of the greatest advances in sexual health for men was the creation of drugs to treat erectile dysfunction, allowing men who couldn't achieve an erection because of age, illness or injury, to resume sexual activity. Viagra, a drug famous for inspiring men to, well ...

BBC euthanasia reporter admits killing Aids-suffering lover

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 4:14am CST by mudricky

A BBC reporter for the program Inside Out has 'admitted' on film smothering his lover to spare him from the "terrible pain" aids causes. Police are now investigating the claims.

Key cancer gene 'link to poverty'

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 3:40am CST by Loretta Kemsley

Poor lifestyles may trigger a key gene mutation linked to worse prognosis [for breast cancer], the British Journal of Cancer reports.

Alzheimer's gene sharpens young minds

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 2:28am CST by Red Wolf

The genetic variant linked to Alzheimer's can also improve the brain function of carriers when they are younger, researchers have found.

BBC NEWS | Health | Tinnitus cure 'is a step closer'

Posted: February 15th, 2010, 10:23pm CST by miany

Scientists believe they are a step closer to curing tinnitus after they have found what could be the root cause of ringing in the ears.

Group gives veterans, homeless pets a second chance - Pets for Vets

Posted: February 15th, 2010, 10:10pm CST by Zap

Sgt. Doraliza Velez-Collazo used to sleep with the lights on, haunted by nightmares since suffering a traumatic brain injury in Iraq.

Can Music Cure Tinnitus? - Health News - redOrbit

Posted: February 15th, 2010, 10:09pm CST by miany

Music therapy designed for certain individuals may help reduce noise feedback in people suffering from tinnitus, or ear ringing, German scientists said on Monday.

Disgraced in skirt scandal, woman is Carnival star

Posted: February 15th, 2010, 9:43pm CST by msnbc.com health

Geisy Arruda's transformation from a student famed for being kicked out of college for wearing a miniskirt to Carnival queen hit a snag late Monday when she was helped from her float complaining of heat.

White rye bread healthier than whole wheat?

Posted: February 15th, 2010, 9:10pm CST by miany

Wholegrain bread is good and good for you, as most people know. But it is not only the fiber-rich bran, the outer shell of the grain, that is healthful.

Haitian Girl With Massive Tumor Fights for Her Life, Needs Help

Posted: February 15th, 2010, 7:33pm CST by Zap

WARNING: This article contains very graphic images.

The best way to keep kids from having sex may be (surprise): just tell them not to do it.

Posted: February 15th, 2010, 7:12pm CST by Chello

The best way to keep kids from having sex may be (surprise): just tell them not to do it.

Catholic hospitals comprise one quarter of world's healthcare, council reports

Posted: February 15th, 2010, 4:59pm CST by laws-john

According to a press release, the Church has "117,000 health care facilities, including hospitals, clinics, orphanages," as well as "18,000 pharmacies and 512 centers" for the care of those with leprosy.

Colleges faced with misuse of stimulants

Posted: February 15th, 2010, 4:35pm CST by take2la

DUDE, Ya Got any ADDERALL?

Couples should consider sleeping apart for the good of their health and relationship

Posted: February 15th, 2010, 4:14pm CST by nearing

One study found that, on average, couples suffered 50% more sleep disturbances if they shared a bed. ...the modern tradition of the marital bed only began with the industrial revolution, when people moving to overcrowded towns and cities found themselves short of living space.

Quarter of stroke patients die within a year

Posted: February 15th, 2010, 4:05pm CST by msnbc.com health

One in four people who have a stroke will likely die within one year from any cause and 8 percent who have a stroke will have another one soon, U.S. researchers said on Monday.

And If I Yelled "Fire" in a Grocery, Would YOU Keep Shopping?

Posted: February 15th, 2010, 3:41pm CST by judi fermanich

I have got to tell you; my experience yesterday made me realize how ignorant the American public is; really, really, stupid. Here is what happened. At approximately three p.m. yesterday afternoon, an electrical fire started in the deli area of our grocery store.

'Love' hormone may help autism symptoms

Posted: February 15th, 2010, 2:53pm CST by msnbc.com health

A hormone thought to encourage bonding between mothers and their babies may foster social behavior in some adults with autism, French researchers said on Monday.

Circumcision ring cuts AIDS risk in Africa

Posted: February 15th, 2010, 12:11pm CST by msnbc.com health

The most powerful force against AIDS in Africa may be circumcision, experts say. Now there may be a new weapon in the arsenal - a ring-shaped device that is mostly painless and requires less time for health workers.

Estrella Family Creamery Recalls Red Darla Cheese Due to Possible Health Risks

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 9:48am CST by Par4TheCourse

The Estrella Family Creamery of Montesano, Washington, is recalling its Red Darla cheese because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, an …

When Someone You Love Has ADHD - Page 1 - MSN Health & Fitness - Adult ADHD/ADD

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 9:29am CST by Kozakura-1552259

When journalist Gina Pera married a man with undiagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), she embarked on a wild ride that took her from frustration and confusion to understanding and advocacy.

No cure for heart disease, Clinton's case shows

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 9:25am CST by msnbc.com health

Bill Clinton has a new lease on life, but there's no cure for the heart disease that has twice forced the former president to get blocked arteries fixed.

Passive smoking also bad for baby: study

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 8:52am CST by B-Rizzle

Inhaling other people's tobacco smoke can have a serious impact on a developing baby, scientists have confirmed, sounding a new alarm for mums-to-be.

40 dead as cholera outbreak hits Papua New Guinea

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 8:21am CST by Owen Pye, Associated Press Writer

The island nation of Papua New Guinea is struggling to contain its first cholera outbreak in 50 years, which has killed at least 40 people and sickened 2,000 over the past several months, a top World Health Organization official said.

How brain hears the sound of silence: Separate brain pathways process the start and end of what we hear

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 7:55am CST by anonymous-1077600

A team of University of Oregon researchers have isolated an independent processing channel of synapses inside the brain's auditory cortex that deals specifically with shutting off sound processing at appropriate times.

Drugmaker wants law to require STD shot

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 7:42am CST by msnbc.com health

Merck & Co. is helping bankroll efforts to pass state laws requiring girls as young as 11 or 12 to receive the drugmaker's new vaccine against the sexually transmitted cervical-cancer virus.

Texas governor orders STD vaccine for all girls

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 7:40am CST by msnbc.com health

Gov. Rick Perry signed an order Friday making Texas the first state to require that all schoolgirls be vaccinated against the sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer.

Lovesick: Hooking up over a shared disease

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 7:15am CST by msnbc.com health

One online entrepreneur believes he has the answer to Valentine's Day loneliness for people living with chronic diseases: match them up with someone with the same condition. But how much enduring love can a shared health condition really provide?

Lovesick: Hooking up over a shared disease

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 7:10am CST by Brian Alexander, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

An Internet entrepreneur named Ricky Durham believes he has the answer to Valentine’s Day loneliness for people living with chronic diseases or health conditions: match them up with other people who either have the same conditions or are, for some reason, looking for a lover who has them.

Brain clue may explain autism 'hug avoidance'

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 6:38am CST by jedipunk

A study in mice with fragile X syndrome found wiring in the part of the brain that responds to touch is formed late. The findings may help explain why people with the condition are hypersensitive to physical contact, the researchers wrote in Neuron. It also points to key stages …

When City Hall Tells You What To Eat - Forbes.com

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 6:31am CST by ock.style

In an effort to curb obesity and improve heart health, city and state public health officials across the country are cracking down on fast food, sugary sodas, trans fats and other unhealthy ingredients.

Thin Alpine air has slimming effect on the obese

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 5:54am CST by cartooncat

Obese people can quickly lose weight and keep it off for weeks afterwards by spending time at higher altitudes, German scientists revealed this week, in a discovery that could lead to new obesity treatments.

'You're going on a f***ing diet!' - What surgeon told obese woman who said she preferred the word 'lifestyle'

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 5:33am CST by Carloz

A New Zealand surgeon has been reprimanded for telling a severely obese patient she was 'going on a f***ing diet'. The surgeon, known as 'Dr B', used the work 'f***' at least three times after the woman told him she did not like the word 'diet'.

Analysis: Chocolate may reduce stroke risk

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 4:53am CST by Carloz

Just in time for Valentine's Day, research out this week suggests eating chocolate may have a positive impact on stroke. Don't go buying too many heart boxes just yet, though, say the study authors.

Single espresso a day 'can damage heart'

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 2:51am CST by cartooncat

Just a single espresso a day can have a potentially damaging effect on the heart, a new study shows.

No cure for heart disease, Clinton's case shows

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 1:37am CST by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Bill Clinton has a new lease on life, but there's no cure for the heart disease that has twice forced the former president to get blocked arteries fixed.

Setting the Record Straight:The Canadian Healthcare System

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 10:39pm CST by NonPartisan_American

I was asked by Jeff Coleman a student here the USA to post his recent speech based report for School that he will Present to in school tomorrow.

Ashley Cole out for 3 months with broken ankle

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 10:13pm CST by msnbc.com health

England left back Ashley Cole broke his left ankle during a challenge from Landon Donovan, an injury that will sideline him for about three months but should allow him to return for the World Cup.

Move to merge Asperger's, autism in diagnostic manual stirs debate

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 9:38pm CST by Scott (Scoop) Butki

Good piece asking a lot of the right questions.

Sweet! Chocolate may lower stroke risk

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 9:22pm CST by msnbc.com health

Yet another health benefit has been linked to eating chocolate: It may decrease your risk of stroke, a new study suggests.

Child Abuse:It Does Quit Hurting Someday Right?

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 8:30pm CST by bigbugy

At the tender age of five my father and drug addicted mother called it quits. My father removed myself and my brother from the home and reconnected with a woman he had known years earlier.By then she had married had six children and divorced herself.Now there were eight children …

Health care in Vancouver is not free, Olympics tourists warned

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 6:01pm CST by medreporter

On the eve of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, hospitals issue a warning to foreign visitors that they better have travel health insurance in case they get sick.

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Listen to Dr. Eva's interview with praise from Deepak Chopra and Dr. Dean Cornish, on FRI 4:00 PM PST Feb 12 and WED 1 PM PST Feb 17 on 925kyhy dot com or on iTunes Podcasts.

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 6:00pm CST by Deborah Dachinger

Dr. Eva invites you to live in the Love Response® and discover your own natural ability to heal.

ADHD Brain May Be a Little Different

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 5:51pm CST by Par4TheCourse

THURSDAY, Feb. 11 (HealthDay News) -- A link appears to exist between attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anomalies in the brain's reward system, a new study suggests.

10 secrets your doctor wants you to know

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 5:32pm CST by msnbc.com health

The doctor-patient relationship can be strange, especially since as the patient, you're left wondering what that raised eyebrow or cryptic "hmmm" actually means. TODAY contributor Dr. Roshini Raj explains how you can get the best possible care.

Why watching Oprah makes you a better person

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 5:19pm CST by msnbc.com health

The warm and fuzzy feelings you may experience after watching others perform virtuous deeds may in turn lead you to act altruistically as well, according to a new study based on the results of two separate experiments.

Diagnosis 'Cyberchondria': Navigating the Changing Landscape of Health Communication

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 4:52pm CST by Mike Dojc

Compound this amalgam of prescription drug, diet, and exercise equipment ads with texting, tweeting, and sharing on social networking, and our exposure and interactions with these messages are increasing exponentially.

Sweet! Chocolate may lower stroke risk

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 4:49pm CST by msnbc.com U.S. & World News

Yet another health benefit has been linked to eating chocolate: It may decrease your risk of stroke, a new study suggests.

Texan, girlfriend get 9 years for baby trafficking

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 4:30pm CST by msnbc.com health

A Texas man and his girlfriend were sentenced to nine years in prison for recruiting Mexican women to give birth in the U.S. and sell their babies to couples there, a judge said Wednesday.

Researchers develop dietary formula that maintains youthful function into old age

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 3:45pm CST by Ageing Hippie

As we all eventually learn, ageing diminishes our mind, fades our perception of the world and compromises our physical capacity," says David Rollo, associate professor of biology at McMaster.

Low IQ May Up Heart Disease Risk

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 3:42pm CST by B-Rizzle

A newly discovered link between lower IQ scores and a higher odds of heart disease suggests that less-intelligent people face an even greater cardiovascular risk than those who are obese or have high blood pressure, researchers say.

Path to obesity may begin before age 2

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 2:49pm CST by msnbc.com health

Findings suggest the "tipping point" in obesity often occurs before a child reaches age 2 and sometimes as early as three months.

Medical Malpractice Survivors Urge President Obama To Keep 'Tort Reform' Out Of Health Insurance Bill

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 1:58pm CST by Carloz

A group of medical malpractice survivors, many with family members who have died or were severely injured as a result of medical negligence, today sent letters to President Obama and the Congressional leadership urging them to keep additional "tort reforms" out of the health insu …

WellPoint's reasons for big health rate hikes

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 12:18pm CST by The Associated Press

Below are key points health insurer WellPoint Inc. cited in a letter Thursday responding to an inquiry by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius into a steep rate hike planned for some individual insurance policies in California. The insurer has taken criticism for premium increases at its Anthem Blue Cross subsidiary that will approach 40 percent for some customers.

Being Bored Could Be Bad For Your Health - Longevity | Prevention | Aging - FOXNews.com

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 11:30am CST by midnightbliss10

In a commentary to be published in the International Journal of Epidemiology in April, experts say there's a possibility that the more bored you are, the more likely you are to die early.

Sexting Seniors: it's not just for teens anymore

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 10:46am CST by JoulesBeef

The American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) reports more and more seniors are sexting, because it's fast, easy and fun.

I'm not waiting till age 50 for my mammogram

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 10:42am CST by msnbc.com health

Producer Stephanie Becker was thrilled when Dr. Susan Love - a "rock star" among breast cancer experts - came on NBC Nightly News to announce the controversial new guidelines on mammograms. But even so, Becker explains, she isn't waiting until she's 50 to get hers.

Proposed autism diagnosis angers 'Aspies'

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 10:31am CST by msnbc.com health

In the autism world, people with Asperger's syndrome are sometimes seen as the elites, the ones who are socially awkward, yet academically gifted and who embrace their quirkiness.

Recalled Drugs Found On Store Shelves

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 10:30am CST by B-Rizzle

Some recalled pain relievers have stayed on store shelves, WCVB-TV in Boston reported.

TV war reporter's biggest battle: Breast cancer

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 10:29am CST by msnbc.com health

As a correspondent for Fox News, Jennifer Griffin has covered wars around the world. Now she says her wig and her lipstick are her armor as she battles an aggressive form of breast cancer. "I've taken lessons that I've learned from how to cover wars," she said.

Looking for love? Perfume may backfire

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 10:23am CST by msnbc.com health

Women looking for that special someone might want to think twice before spritzing Chanel No. 5. A new study suggests that a woman's natural scent may be all she needs.

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TV war reporter’s biggest battle: Breast cancer

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 9:21am CST by Mike Celizic, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Years of covering conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Palestine as the Middle East correspondent for Fox News prepared Jennifer Griffin well for taking on a rare form of breast cancer. She approached it like a military campaign.

Proposed autism diagnosis changes anger "Aspies"

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 9:20am CST by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer

In the autism world, "Aspies" are sometimes seen as the elites, the ones who are socially awkward, yet academically gifted and who embrace their quirkiness.

Autism and diet: Many questions to digest

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 9:11am CST by GOZO-unlimited

Much research is underway with regard to special diets' effects on autism, Levy says. "Hopefully we'll know more in a year or so," she says. In the meantime, she's not convinced that we've seen the last of the vaccine-autism connection.

Docs Open Wrong Side Of Brain - Health News Story - WFTV Orlando

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 9:00am CST by nanapat

FLAT ROCK, Mich. -- A woman's family is suing a hospital and claiming doctors performed brain surgery on the wrong side of her head, WDIV-TV in Detroit reported. Deborah Blankenship, 48, died on Dec. 8, 2008.

Jillian Michaels sued over diet supplement

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 8:54am CST by msnbc.com health

Jillian Michaels has been sued for alleged false advertising by a woman who claims she was duped into buying a diet supplement endorsed by the celebrity trainer.

Mumps outbreak spreads among people who got vaccinated against mumps

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 8:32am CST by GOZO-unlimited

Just this week, an outbreak of mumps among more than 1,000 people in New Jersey and New York has raised alarm among infectious disease authorities. The outbreak itself is not unusual, though.

WellPoint blames big premium hike on demographics

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 8:06am CST by Tom Murphy, AP Business Writer

Health insurer WellPoint blames a shift in demographics and rising medical costs for its planned 39 percent rate hike for some California customers.

Puberty gap: Heavy boys hit it later, girls sooner

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 7:25am CST by Elizabeth Cooney, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Dr. Deanna L. Aftab Guy sees the pain on the faces of her patients' mothers. They don't want their daughters to go through early puberty, developing bodies that set them apart from their friends and cut their childhoods short. But while more girls are increasingly entering puberty at younger ages, new research indicates that some boys are actually starting later.

WHO to assess whether swine flu peak is over

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 7:03am CST by Frank Jordans, Associated Press Writer

The World Health Organization will hold an expert meeting later this month to consider whether the swine flu pandemic's peak has passed, a senior official said Thursday.

FDA approves computer chip for humans

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 6:28am CST by msnbc.com health

The Food and Drug Administration approved an implantable computer chip that can pass a patient's medical details to doctors, speeding care.

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Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine -- Abstract: Efficacy of a Theory-Based Abstinence-Only Intervention Over 24 Months: A Randomized Controlled Trial With Young Adolescents, February 2010

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 6:00am CST by tangojones

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of an abstinence-only intervention in preventing sexual involvement in young adolescents. Participants: A total of 662 African American students in grades 6 and 7.

Too Much Sex Is Bad For Wrists

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 4:15am CST by cartooncat

A new, controversial report claims the increase in carpal tunnel syndrome cases in Britain is the result of too much sex.

Five Ways Sleep Deprivation Can Kill You

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 3:59am CST by The_Advocate

While training as a pulmonary fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, I became fascinated by patients who suffered from sleep-related breathing disorders. Many of these patients stop breathing hundreds of times every night.

Anorexics found to have excess fat -- in their bone marrow

Posted: February 11th, 2010, 2:55am CST by Red Wolf

People with anorexia nervosa, paradoxically, have strikingly high levels of fat within their bone marrow, report researchers at Children's Hospital Boston.

Mom's obesity puts kids at risk for host of ills

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 7:57pm CST by msnbc.com health

Obese mothers put newborns at greater risk for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and other ills, new research suggests.

14 recovering pelicans released along Calif. coast

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 7:29pm CST by msnbc.com health

California brown pelicans have recently been dying in large numbers for reasons wildlife officials don't yet fully understand.

Reversing Heart Disease: Dr Daniel Cobb dom's story.

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 7:06pm CST by Makinart

Here are a list of suppleents that can do more than support your heart. Learn more,how, and why. Dr Daniel Cobb, dom, author of Reversing Heart disease explains how to improve heart health in a video while the reports shares an overview of his ideas and suggestions.

Enquirer: John Edwards Engaged to Rielle Hunter - AOL News

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 6:48pm CST by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

It is disingenuous to continue ballyhooing the former Presidential Candidate John Edward's infidelity saga when it is common knowledge that his wife Elizabeth Edwards has a terminal illness.

Cyndi Lauper, Lady Gaga Put Spotlight on Women and HIV - Yahoo! News

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 5:53pm CST by rbjk0174s

"That's why she and music sensation Lady Gaga are teaming up on a new campaign -- sponsored by MAC Cosmetics' nonprofit MAC AIDS Fund -- to remind women that the virus that causes AIDS remains a potent threat to women as well." As well?! Who said AIDS awareness is/was only direc …

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Researchers Discover First Genes for Stuttering Findings suggest common speech problem, in some cases, may actually be an inherited metabolic disorder

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 5:40pm CST by Par4TheCourse

Stuttering may be the result of a glitch in the day-to-day process by which cellular components in key regions of the brain are broken down and recycled, says a study in the Feb. 10 Online First issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

I'm pregnant AND have fibroids. Is this bad?

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 5:17pm CST by msnbc.com health

Uterine growths, often discovered during pregnancy, usually are not a problem, says Dr. Judith Reichman, but should be monitored.

Why so skinny? Many models are not yet 16

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 4:57pm CST by Today Show

The models auditioning for New York Fashion Week were undeniably thin. But it was only after the fashion industry started worrying about too-skinny models that casting agent James Scully began asking their age.

Scientists find first genes linked to stuttering

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 4:35pm CST by msnbc.com health

For the first time, scientists have found genes that could explain some cases of stuttering.

Scientists find first genes linked to stuttering

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 4:00pm CST by Stephanie Nano, Associated Press Writer

Why people stutter has long been a medical mystery, with the condition blamed over the years on emotional problems, overbearing parents and browbeating teachers. Now, for the first time, scientists have found genes that could explain some cases of stuttering.

Minn. A-G sues 2 Texas discount health firms

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 3:46pm CST by Briana Bierschbach, Associated Press Writer

Minnesota's attorney general on Wednesday sued two Texas companies she said falsely represented their discounted health care plans as medical insurance to thousands of customers.

Would older models quell too-skinny debate?

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 3:25pm CST by Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer

The models auditioning for New York Fashion Week were undeniably thin. But it was only after the fashion industry started worrying about too-skinny models that casting agent James Scully began asking their age.

And You Thought Second-Hand Smoke was Bad? - CBS News

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 3:15pm CST by Carloz

You might not be a smoker yourself, but hanging around people who are smoking can cause you to inhale noxious cigarette fumes. For years, scientists have cautioned against the ill-effects of such second-hand smoke.

If we change the name, maybe that will lessen the blow...?

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 2:43pm CST by Will-1079968

No, the term is retard, everyone knows what it means. Yes there are different levels and what not but changing the name does not change the condition. Maybe if we change the name, it will somehow reduce the condition.

The price of thin: Meal delivery by the numbers

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 1:51pm CST by msnbc.com health

The price of losing weight for 22-year-old Thomas Ferraro is about $300 a month. That's how much he pays for Nutrisystem to ship low-cal meals to his doorstep. The food is shelf stable, meaning it doesn't go bad for months even without refrigeration.

Want guilt-free steak? Go against the grain

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 1:47pm CST by msnbc.com health

Research shows that beef from grass-fed cattle is leaner, healthier, and less costly to the planet - and may even be safer to eat than the heifers you're chewing on now.

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Catholic Hospitals: Food and Water Must be Given to Patients in Vegetative State even if Their Advance Directive Says No

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 1:28pm CST by Loretta Kemsley

People in a persistent vegetative state, the bishops say, must be given food and water indefinitely by natural or artificial means as long as they are otherwise healthy.

Study finds giving people paid sick leave better to contain pandemic flu

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 12:41pm CST by GOZO-unlimited

A study by the Institute for Women's Policy Research that analyzed actual data from the CDC and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on pandemic flu infection and absence from work due to illness of the US population concluded that taking at least part of a week off work curtails i …

The beverage industry denies any links between soda consumption and negative health effects

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 12:24pm CST by GOZO-unlimited

Nearly 38,000 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States each year, and over 34,000 die from the disease each year. This research points to what may be the common culprit of all those preventable deaths: Sugary soft drink consumption.

Looking for love? Perfume may backfire

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 12:21pm CST by msnbc.com health

Women looking for that special someone might want to think twice before spritzing Chanel No. 5. A new study suggests that a woman's natural scent may be all she needs.

Conflicts of Interest still Rife in DSM-Five

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 12:09pm CST by take2la

By drilling down on the separate website set up by the American Psychiatric Association, one can find the latest disclosures for members of the working groups that proposed changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - 5. See this webpage.

Why watching Oprah makes you a better person

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 11:08am CST by msnbc.com health

The warm and fuzzy feelings you may experience after watching others perform virtuous deeds may in turn lead you to act altruistically as well, according to a new study based on the results of two separate experiments.

The War on Fat is headed toward our schools--FINALLY!

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 10:38am CST by Leticia 007

I saw about a week ago that Michelle Obama was speaking on the issue of childhood obesity and nutrition in schools, but I didn't get a chance to read it. I personally think that the food schools offer to our kids is appalling. There are no healthy choices to make.

London to open 1st exercise area for older people

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 8:44am CST by Raphael G. Satter, Associated Press Writer

Swinging London will take on a whole new connotation for the capital's aging baby boomers, who will soon get their own specially designed outdoor playground.

When vets make mistakes, pets pay the price

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 7:24am CST by msnbc.com health

When medical errors occur in animals, owners and advocates say they're often ignored, minimized or outright denied by a system that devalues the bond between pets and their owners and fails to hold veterinarians sufficiently accountable for mistakes.

Hospital gown redesigned to save patients' modesty

Posted: February 9th, 2010, 8:14am CST by Dennis M Wright

The traditional draughty and backless hospital gown is getting a Hollywood-style makeover by one of the world's top designers.

Time to end pelvic exams done without consent

Posted: February 9th, 2010, 7:55am CST by Women's Health Care Centre

Imagine that you are undergoing a fairly routine surgery – say, removal of uterine fibroids or hysterectomy.

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Obama has miles to go to keep promises

Posted: February 9th, 2010, 7:50am CST by Tom Curry, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

ELKHART, Ind. - If there were a scorecard for the promises President Barack Obama made a year ago in this struggling city in northern Indiana, he would probably get a C. It’s a passing grade, but it’s not the strong performance that people might have hoped for in a town with one of the highest jobless rates in the country.

UN slams Haitian hospitals for charging patients

Posted: February 9th, 2010, 7:49am CST by msnbc.com health

The United Nations has warned that it will cut off shipments of free medicine beginning immediately to any Haitian hospitals that it finds are charging patients.

It's the latest in cosmetic surgery but would you try the bra you wear UNDER your skin?

Posted: February 9th, 2010, 4:08am CST by Red Wolf

'Even though I do a lot of exercise and my body is lean and fit, there was nothing I could do about my boobs, as I didn't want implants. It was frustrating.'

Beer can strengthen bones

Posted: February 9th, 2010, 1:31am CST by cartooncat

It may not be uppermost in the minds of pub goers eager to slake their thirst, but could aid negotiations on the domestic front. A regular pint, it turns out, helps strengthen the bones and prevent fractures in old age (so long as you don't drink too much of it and fall over).

Family meals can 'cut risk of child obesity by 40%'

Posted: February 9th, 2010, 12:35am CST by cartooncat

Traditional family routines could stop children becoming obese, a study has claimed. It found that ditching modern lifestyles for the way many lived decades ago could cut the risk by 40 per cent for four-year-olds.

More than 1,000 get mumps in New York, New Jersey since August

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 11:56pm CST by Tony in Arizona

More than 1,000 people in New Jersey and New York, many of them adolescent Orthodox Jews, have been sickened with mumps since August, health authorities said Monday.

Beer May Be Good For Your Bones

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 10:28pm CST by luckydog

If you downed one too many while watching the Super Bowl, here's at least one reason to hold your head high: Drinking beer can be good for your health. But seriously, a new analysis of 100 commercial beers shows the hoppy beverage is a significant source of dietary silicon, a ke …

Decoding the health care debate - a glossary

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 10:16pm CST by msnbc.com health

From 'bending the cost curve' to 'uncompensated care,' here's your guide to the buzz words that you'll need to know to follow the debate over overhauling health insurance.

Paxil interferes with cancer drug, study shows

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 9:14pm CST by msnbc.com health

The popular antidepressant drug Paxil may interfere with breast cancer treatments, making patients more likely to relapse and die, researchers in Canada reported on Monday.

Patients with amygdala injury 'unafraid' to gamble

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 8:43pm CST by Par4TheCourse

Californian scientists think they may have discovered the part of the brain which makes people fear losing money. The study, reported in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, looked at two patients who had damaged their amygdala, deep within the brain.

Tidbits: Lohan claims Ronson abused her

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 8:21pm CST by The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com

The romance may be over, but the on-again, off-again relationship between Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson lingers on, and that fact has friends of the film-star-turned-fashion-designer concerned.

A mom's quest: Saving her twin daughters' lives

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 7:42pm CST by Dateline

Addi and Cassi Hempel were delightful, playful, and normal twin girls. But shortly after their second birthday, a mysterious illness grabbed a hold of them.

'Third-Hand Smoke' Could Be Troublesome Too - MSN Health & Fitness - Cancer

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 7:26pm CST by Debbie -1138578

With everything out there that is killing off life on this planet, if "third hand smoke" is what science is going to waste time studying, we all might as well get our box ready.

10 autism clusters identified in California

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 7:24pm CST by msnbc.com health

U.S. researchers have identified 10 locations in California that have double the rates of autism found in surrounding areas.

Religious folks may not be healthier, after all

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 6:48pm CST by msnbc.com health

Attending religious services or having spiritual experiences may not protect against heart attacks and strokes, a new study suggests.

Obama's health care summit: Just for show?

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 6:29pm CST by msnbc.com health

Could this turn into something more than political theater?

Newborn blood used in research angers parents

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 4:47pm CST by msnbc.com health

A critical safety net for babies - that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn in the U.S. - is facing an ethics attack.

Debate in US over blood from newborn safety tests

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 3:34pm CST by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

A critical safety net for babies — that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn in the U.S. — is facing an ethics attack.

First lady is tackling childhood obesity

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 3:11pm CST by msnbc.com health

After laying the groundwork for nearly a year, first lady Michelle Obama launches a campaign on Tuesday against childhood obesity that she hopes will change the way millions of Americans eat, exercise, look and feel.

Ethics debate over blood from newborn safety tests

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 3:08pm CST by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

A critical safety net for babies — that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn — is facing an ethics attack.

HHS secretary asks insurer to justify rate hike

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 11:26am CST by Shaya Tayefe Mohajer, Associated Press Writer

The Obama administration on Monday asked California's largest for-profit health insurer to justify plans to hike customers' premiums by as much as 39 percent, a move that could affect some 800,000 customers.

Beer may be good for your bones

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 10:48am CST by msnbc.com health

If you downed one too many while watching the Super Bowl, here's at least one reason to hold your head high: Drinking beer can be good for your health.

Autism risks detailed in children of older mothers

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 9:19am CST by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer

A woman's chance of having a child with autism increase substantially as she ages, but the risk may be less for older dads than previously suggested, a new study analyzing more than 5 million births found.

Looking young for your age? Thank the Peter Pan gene

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 8:26am CST by Bonnie-1034943

Why is it some people look old before their time and others stay young looking even though they are not young? Scientists have found something they are calling the "Peter Pan" gene...

Bad malaria pills in Africa raise resistance fears

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 8:00am CST by Margie Mason, AP Medical Writer

High rates of the most effective type of malaria-fighting drugs sold in three African countries are poor quality — including nearly half the pills sampled in Senegal — raising fears of increased drug resistance that could wipe out the last weapon left to battle a disease that kills 1 million people each year, according to a U.S. report released Monday.

Two fizzy drinks per week 'can raise your chance of getting pancreatic cancer by 87%'

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 4:21am CST by cartooncat

People who have at least two sugary fizzy drinks each week may be putting themselves at risk of deadly pancreatic cancer, scientists say.

Upcoming Surgery.

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 3:40am CST by R. Donald Snyder

On the 16th of February I'll be going to Cedars Sinai Hospital here in Los Angeles for Ulnar Nerve Transposition surgery.

China finds 170 more tons of tainted milk powder

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 3:10am CST by msnbc.com health

China has found another 170 tons of tainted milk powder in an emergency crackdown that has made it increasingly clear many products discovered in the country's 2008 milk scandal were repackaged for sale instead of destroyed.

Super-size equipment helps D.C. area EMTs move the obese - washingtonpost.com

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 2:42am CST by PGCares

Sales of stretchers designed specifically for very large patients were expected to reach $50 million in 2012, up from $29.6 million in 2004, while sales of specialized lift systems were projected to rise from $75 million to $193 million.

The Truth About the Work of Dr. George Tiller

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 2:07am CST by Lucy Belnora

The author says, "George Tiller's favorite quote was "Trust Women." I think he was right. If you want to end abortions, do the many things we need to do to end the reasons.

Fibromyalgia: When the lows go LOW...

Posted: February 8th, 2010, 1:12am CST by Tim Boothby

It's been kindly pointed out to me that I've been relatively quiet for some time now, so I thought there's no better way to break the writing fast than to share another insight about life with Fibromyalgia and how it's pretty intimately tied to my writing capability and c …

Bigger aging worries than wrinkles, readers say

Posted: February 7th, 2010, 11:44pm CST by msnbc.com health

Not being able to take care of oneself is the biggest fear about growing older cited by msnbc.com readers.

Americans Are Learning Medicine the Cuban Way

Posted: February 7th, 2010, 3:53pm CST by supergerbil424

The Bay Area is a hub for new doctors who want to practice family medicine and help the poor, yet had to leave the country to learn how to do it.

9/11 health lawsuits raise credibility concerns

Posted: February 7th, 2010, 2:32pm CST by msnbc.com health

As the first cases in a massive battle over illnesses linked to 9/11 near trial, an Associated Press investigation has found that several of the initial 30 suits contain inconsistent or exaggerated claims about how the workers got sick or how much time they spent at ground zero.

Missouri firm recalls beef on E.coli concerns

Posted: February 7th, 2010, 2:31pm CST by B-Rizzle

West Missouri Beef LLC, of Rockville, Missouri, is recalling 14,000 lbs of fresh boneless beef because it may be contaminated with E.coli 0157:H7, the U.S. Agriculture Department said.

Rep. Paul Ray's Proposal to Ban Electronic Cigarette Sales to Adults in Utah: A Deadly Mistake

Posted: February 7th, 2010, 2:10pm CST by B-Rizzle

A bill proposing a statewide ban of electronic cigarettes in the state of Utah recently passed the Health and Human Services Committee and now moves to the House for a vote, but according to experts, statements by the bill's sponsor, Rep.

A glance at 9/11 workers suing over their health

Posted: February 7th, 2010, 1:23pm CST by The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com

Here is a look at the 30 plaintiffs being considered for the first trials among the thousands who claim work at ground zero made them sick.

Gene mutation speeds up the aging process

Posted: February 7th, 2010, 1:16pm CST by msnbc.com health

Scientists have found specific genetic variants which may explain why some people age earlier than others and say their findings have important implications for understanding cancer and age-related diseases.

How the US exports its mental illnesses

Posted: February 7th, 2010, 1:15pm CST by Cerridwen

In this age of globalisation, you would expect people to value and be sensitive about their local differences and diversity. And few areas could be more critical than different peoples' understanding of the human mind when it comes to mental health and illness....

AP IMPACT: Credibility key in 9/11 health trials

Posted: February 7th, 2010, 1:06pm CST by David B. Caruso, Associated Press Writer

As the first cases in a massive battle over illnesses linked to 9/11 near trial, an Associated Press investigation has found that several of the initial 30 suits contain inconsistent or exaggerated claims about how the workers got sick or how much time they spent at ground zero.

Did Clean-Room Chemicals Cause Birth Defects?

Posted: February 7th, 2010, 12:58pm CST by The Desert Rattler

This was during the time of the micro chip manufacturing. Was it known at the time? How many people worked in this industry and have moved on???

Simian Virus 40 (SV40): A Cancer Causing Monkey Virus from FDA-Approved Vaccines

Posted: February 7th, 2010, 12:34pm CST by GOZO-unlimited

Our son, Alexander Horwin, was a wonderful, intelligent and handsome child who loved life. He wanted to be with his mommy and daddy, go to school, grow up, and experience the wonders of being alive. He had many dreams and plans. His parents wanted to show him the world.

Major mumps outbreak spreads in New York

Posted: February 7th, 2010, 12:05pm CST by msnbc.com health

More than 300 people have been diagnosed with the mumps in suburban New York as America's largest outbreak of the disease in years spreads. Almost all the cases are among Orthodox Jews.

Ditch just one tempting food - and lose weight

Posted: February 7th, 2010, 11:57am CST by msnbc.com health

Certain foods can be a dieter's downfall. By cutting out just one vice, you can reshape your body.

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Why Has the FDA Allowed a Drug Marked 'Not Safe for Use in Humans' to Be Fed to Livestock Right Before Slaughter?

Posted: February 7th, 2010, 11:44am CST by GOZO-unlimited

While researchers and scientists investigate the cause of our diabetes, obesity, asthma and ADHD epidemics, they should ask why the FDA approved a livestock drug banned in 160 nations and responsible for hyperactivity, muscle breakdown and 10 percent mortality in pigs, according …

When Health Care Isn't Caring

Posted: February 7th, 2010, 11:34am CST by De Guyz

This survey is the first to examine refusal of care and barriers to health care among LGBT and HIV communities on a national scale. We hope that these data will influence decisions being made about how health care is delivered in this country now and in the future.

New melatonin-based drinks help restless sleepers hit the hay with just a gulp - but pack hormones

Posted: February 7th, 2010, 11:26am CST by B-Rizzle

After nearly a decade of exploding energy drink sales, a new batch of relaxation tonics is creeping onto store shelves in the city - one drowsy shot at a time.

The Newest Diet Trend: What Would Jesus Eat?

Posted: February 7th, 2010, 11:09am CST by Robert Bartholomew

God cries when you eat Pop-Tarts. But He smiles when you drink carrot juice, and when you do a colon cleanse, He beams.

Gender Bending in Restaurant Restrooms

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 11:27pm CST by Shub Tnediserp Remrof

Dear Helena, When I go to the bathroom in a restaurant, there's often a line. God knows what other women do in there. I can do my business, wash my hands, and refresh my lip gloss in two minutes or less.

The Psychology of Emotions in Buddhist Perspective

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 9:37pm CST by Cerridwen

Emotions are generally regarded in the mind of the Buddhist as aspects of our personality that interfere with the development of a spiritual life, as unwholesome states ethically undesirable, and roadblocks to be cleared in the battleground between reason and emotion.

Learning to Be the Ocean: Mastering Emotions

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 9:13pm CST by Cerridwen

The essence of the mind is as a container of experience, the ground in which mental objects, thoughts, emotions, beliefs, perceptions and memories can exist.

9 Food Label Lies

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 8:46pm CST by krishna-167929

"Reading food labels isn't as easy as you think. Here's how to decipher nutrition labels so you can separate fact from marketing.

Military bases to offer morning-after pill abroad

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 8:01pm CST by msnbc.com health

The Pentagon for the first time will require military bases worldwide to offer emergency contraception or the so-called morning-after pill, a military spokeswoman said Thursday.

Some Morbidly Obese People Are Missing Genes, Shows New Research

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 7:34pm CST by Ruben K. Dagda

It has been known that a percentage of obese people have this health condition due to genetics.

Coroner: Pneumonia killed Murphy, drugs had role

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 6:50pm CST by msnbc.com health

Brittany Murphy, the star of "Clueless" and "8 Mile," died from pneumonia, with prescription drugs and anemia also playing a role, a coroner's official said Thursday.

Losing the weight war? Head to the mountains

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 6:47pm CST by msnbc.com health

Overweight people may want to vacation in the mountains rather than at the beach - and not just to avoid putting on a swimsuit. A new study finds obese people lose weight at high altitudes.

Headache pill could save earthquake crush victims

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 6:08pm CST by luckydog

JUST one tablet of paracetamol (acetaminophen) could help save earthquake survivors who otherwise risk dying from kidney failure after rescue.

Is exercise worth your time? Genes tell

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 5:17pm CST by msnbc.com health

A new study suggests specific genes may determine, at least in part, how much we really benefit from exercise.

FDA aims to identify risky food, drug imports

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 5:10pm CST by msnbc.com health

U.S. border inspectors nationwide will soon start using a new computer system to identify risky food and medicine from abroad, the head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday.

Verification of the story, "Teen Girl With No Vagina Pregnant by Sperm Survival from Oral Sex - ABC News"

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 4:03pm CST by Michael Patrick Rooney

"Teen Girl With No Vagina Pregnant by Sperm Survival from Oral Sex - ABC News"

A Frustrating Mess-Manufacturing Depression: The Secret History of a Modern Disease, By Gary Greenberg

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 3:51pm CST by take2la

Instead, the story that dominates Manufacturing Depression: The Secret History of a Disease is of scientific exuberance run amok, of coincidences and hasty conclusions, of a lust for money and for control over what Greenberg aptly describes as the landscape of mental suffering.

Study: Stifling anger at work can be dangerous

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 3:23pm CST by msnbc.com health

Men who bottle up their anger at being unfairly treated at work are up to five times more likely to suffer a heart attack, or even die from one, than those who let their frustration show, a Swedish study has found.

Right conditions really gets sperm moving

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 3:23pm CST by msnbc.com health

Researchers have now figured out the precise chemical switch that turns on the sperm's motors, which could lead to the development of new treatments for infertility.

Cocaine or ecstasy consumption during adolescence increases risk of addiction

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 2:39pm CST by Ageing Hippie

Exposure to ecstasy or cocaine during adolescence increases the "reinforcing effects" that make people vulnerable to developing an addiction.

Hormone therapy may lower colon cancer risk

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 2:27pm CST by msnbc.com health

Hormone replacement therapy can carry serious health risks, but a new study suggest that menopausal women who use the hormones may have lower odds of developing colon cancer.

Serotonin link to SIDS

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 1:46pm CST by mcchubstr

This is interesting

Surfing the Internet makes you depressed

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 1:43pm CST by mcchubstr

I knew there was a reason

Fatty foods may not be that bad for your heart

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 12:55pm CST by msnbc.com health

The saturated fat found mainly in meat and dairy products has a bad reputation, but a new analysis finds no clear link between intake of saturated fat and one's risk of developing heart disease.

Many U.S. adults skip routine vaccinations

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 12:47pm CST by msnbc.com health

Tens of thousands of American adults die each year from pneumonia, influenza and other infectious diseases that could be prevented by routine vaccinations, according to a report.

Dems Grow Nards

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 12:40pm CST by Tea in the Harbor

* Recommend This A friend of mine just forwarded this email to me, I thought some of you would like to read it. AFL-CIO Health Care Reform Update – February 1, 2010 Congressional Leaders Recommit to Comprehensive Health Care Reform

Fatty foods may not be that bad for your heart

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 12:15pm CST by msnbc.com health

The saturated fat found mainly in meat and dairy products has a bad reputation, but a new analysis finds no clear link between intake of saturated fat and one's risk of developing heart disease.

Finally, those tiny, annoying ketchup packets get a makeover - thestar.com

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 12:04pm CST by gusto5

The new design has a base that's more like a cup for dipping and also a tear-off end for squeezing, plus it holds three times as much ketchup than a traditional packet.

Defense Dept. probes Marine mental health care

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 11:05am CST by Kevin Maurer, Associated Press Writer

The Defense Department will investigate complaints of substandard mental health care for Marines at Camp Lejeune, according to a North Carolina congressman Thursday who had asked for the probe amid reports of retaliation against a whistleblower.

Study explains how smells conjure strong memories

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 2:50am CST by Rodney-889389

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The aroma of Grandmother's fresh-baked cookies etch themselves into the brain's emotional memory, but so does a whiff of rotten fish, Israeli scientists said in a finding that might help in treating trauma patients.

Reasons to 'unfriend' your spouse on Facebook

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 2:50am CST by Today Show

We've all heard the phrase "Familiarity breeds contempt," but in this age of social networking, perhaps familiarity breeds something even worse: boredom. Sexpert Ian Kerner explains why status updates might be threatening your relationship.

In 37 years as a cancer doctor, I've never had a patient who asked for euthanasia

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 2:47am CST by alkimija

The first time I helped someone to die is an occasion I will never forget. He was a 14-year-old boy who was suffering from leukaemia. I was a young cancer registrar at St Bartholomew's Hospital in London.

Michelle Obama talks about her daughters' weight. Did she cross a line?

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 2:25am CST by gwen-450413

In an interview Mrs. Obama talks about her daughters' weight and being told by their doctor that the girls were overweight. Some are now questioning whether this could be humiliating and damaging for the girls.

Pig lungs could soon be transplanted into humans after astonishing medical breakthrough

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 2:10am CST by alkimija

Pig lungs could be transplanted into humans to overcome a shortage of donor organs after a medical breakthrough. Australian scientists have paved the way for animal-human transplants in as little as five years, after keeping pig lungs alive and functioning with human blood.

Patient in a vegetative state 'talks' to scientists

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 2:01am CST by alkimija

British scientists are hailing a world-first ' conversation' with a man diagnosed as being in a permanent vegetative state. They say the breakthrough has enormous implications for the care and treatment of vegetative patients.

Get rid of love handles - Zap or Chill? Targeting Fat Without Surgery

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 12:39am CST by The Incredulous One

Now a pair of machines that promises to tackle love handles without surgery can be added to this parade of wonders. The Zeltiq device is affixed to the offending jiggle and then cools a patch of midsection during an hourlong session at the doctor's office.

Help your pup stay cool in dog days of summer

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 12:16am CST by msnbc.com health

The dog days of summer are definitely here. As the August heat swelters in many parts of the country, it's enough to make you want to stay inside with the air-conditioning turned up high, greenhouse gases or not. Here are some expert tips to help them beat the heat.

Gov't to pay more than half of US health costs

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 11:02pm CST by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

For all the hue and cry over a government takeover of health care, it's happening anyway.

Report: Feds to pay more than half of health costs

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 11:02pm CST by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

For all the hue and cry over a government takeover of health care, it's happening anyway.

Teens' brains hold key to their impulsiveness

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 9:47pm CST by msnbc.com health

The teenage brain is like a car with a good accelerator but a weak brake. With powerful impulses under poor control, the likely result is a crash.

Show, don't tell! 5 ways to help your kid get fit

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 8:55pm CST by msnbc.com health

Your approach to a child's physical development can affect him for years to come. Make sure you get it right.

A Study Finds Mental Benefit of Fish Oil, Prevents Schizophrenia

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 8:46pm CST by MinnieApolis

A new study enrolled 81 people (aged 13 to 25) who showed early symptoms of psychosis (sleeping much more or less than usual, suspicion, believing someone is putting thoughts in their head or believing they have magical powers).

How Physical Exercise effects the brian?

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 8:20pm CST by Kmatthews

I read in the texts that exercise have an impact on age-related memory performance.I say that if a person exercise or not this effects when assessing memory abilities in later adulthood. It is also said that people who exercise maintain mental health scores .

Black pepper to blame for salmonella outbreak

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 7:04pm CST by msnbc.com health

Tests have shown that the same strain of salmonella that sickened more than 200 people in at least 42 states has been found in black pepper, but it's not clear if it's the only source of the outbreak.

Healthy baby campaign uses texts to reach mothers

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 5:48pm CST by Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writer

Expectant mothers are getting a new tool to help keep themselves and their babies healthy: pregnancy tips sent directly to their cell phones.

Flame retardant may affect fertility

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 5:13pm CST by msnbc.com health

Having difficulty getting pregnant? Perhaps your sofa is to blame. Or your stereo or carpet or any of the things in your house that contain common flame-retardant chemicals known as PBDEs that a new study suggests may be associated with decreased fertility.

Dark shadows loom over 'facilitated' talk

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 4:50pm CST by msnbc.com health

The communication technique touted last week as helping a Belgian man emerge from 23 years in coma-like isolation turned one Michigan family's life into a living nightmare.

Vegetative brains show glimmers of awareness

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 4:32pm CST by msnbc.com health

Scientists have detected glimmers of awareness in some vegetative brain-injury patients and have even communicated with one of them.

Olbermann Punked by Fixed News

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 4:17pm CST by GOZO-unlimited

Last night, thousands of parents and grandparents of children with autism sat in front of their TVs, mouths agape, as Keith Olbermann declared their national hero, Dr. Andrew Wakefield, Tuesday's "Worst Person in the World" on the popular Countdown show on MSNBC.

Study: Vegetative brains show signs of awareness

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 4:00pm CST by Malcolm Ritter, AP Science Writer

Scientists have detected glimmers of awareness in some vegetative brain-injury patients and have even communicated with one of them — findings that push the boundaries of how to assess and care for such people.

Brian Deer Interviewed by Matt Lauer on Dateline NBC Dr. Wakefield Program

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 3:27pm CST by GOZO-unlimited

The Dateline NBC program on Dr. Andrew Wakefield featured UK journalist Brian Deer.

26,000 Claims over AstraZeneca's Seroquel & links to Diabetes

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 3:25pm CST by take2la

AstraZeneca is facing as many as 26,000 lawsuits over its antipsychotic drug Seroquel as the drugmaker prepares for its first jury trial over claims the medicine causes diabetes, according to court filings.

Study: How many punches can a guy take?

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 3:06pm CST by msnbc.com health

In an era when "extreme fighting" has become a popular phenomenon, scientists are testing the extremes that athletes at the peak of their game can reach in order to help the rest of us.

Some morbidly obese people are missing genes, shows new research

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 2:57pm CST by Angel_C

A small but significant proportion of morbidly obese people are missing a section of their DNA, according to research published today in Nature.

It's About Time: A Drill-Free Fix For Cavities

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 2:52pm CST by Angel_C

Bacteria love hanging out between your teeth—food gets caught there, and brushing can't reach all the germs. If the bugs settle in and form a cavity, your dentist must drill through your tooth just to get at it.

Mainstream Drugs are Neither Safe nor Effective

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 2:37pm CST by GOZO-unlimited

For generations we have been told by mainstream medicine that their drugs are safer and more effective than natural alternatives such as those man has used for healing for thousands of years.

The False Prophets of Autism

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 1:55pm CST by Scott (Scoop) Butki

Excellent piece

Vaccine Study Retracted, and Causes of Autism Remain Elusive - On Parenting (usnews.com)

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 1:47pm CST by Scott (Scoop) Butki

Long in coming but i'm glad they finally made this official.

Heel. Sit. Whisper. Good dog.

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 1:21pm CST by msnbc.com health

Nestl barks when Mike Marder and his wife come home, and he barks when they leave. He barks at delivery boys, he barks at the doorbell, and he barks at the Marders' new puppy, Truffle. But for all that effort, the only sound Nestl makes is a raspy squeak.

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How a zealot’s word led us astray on autism

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 11:49am CST by Arthur Caplan, Ph.D., msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

A dozen years ago, a British physician named Dr. Andrew Wakefield published a paper in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet that did immeasurable harm to children.

Report: 40 percent of cancers are preventable

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 9:44am CST by Associated Press

About 40 percent of cancers could be prevented if people stopped smoking and overeating, limited their alcohol, exercised regularly and got vaccines targeting cancer-causing infections, experts say.

5 worst states to be an animal: Abuse laws lax

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 8:01am CST by msnbc.com health

Idaho, Hawaii, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Dakota have the weakest animal protection laws in the nation, according to a recent report.

5 worst states to be an animal: Abuse laws lax

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 7:23am CST by Kim Campbell Thornton, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

What's the punishment for being cruel to an animal? In five states — Idaho, Hawaii, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Dakota — the law’s response is, “Not much.”

SIDS deaths linked to brain chemical imbalance

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 2:27am CST by Red Wolf

Researchers have found more evidence to support the theory that babies who die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) have a chemical deficiency in the brain.

Sixth Birth Defect Confirmed In Kettleman City

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 1:32am CST by J. M. Van Horn

Kettleman City, CA-The Kings County Health Department has confirmed a sixth birth–defect case in Kettleman City.

Is the Ban on Federally Funded Abortions Constitutional?

Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 1:07am CST by Rodney-889389

Since the Supreme Court appears receptive to rejecting precedent in letting corporations overwhelm our elective system, possibly they should re-examine the constitutionality of the ban on federal funding of abortions in its current form or as proposed in the new health care legis …

Q&A: Diagnosing depression

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 10:36pm CST by msnbc.com health

Q&A: Diagnosing depression

Couple together in death after 54 years of marriage

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 9:13pm CST by Lady Bug

This story made me want to cry with a smile on my face and a happy heart....

Reactions faster than actions, study finds

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 8:35pm CST by msnbc.com health

The mythology of the Wild West suggests the person who draws first in a gunfight is usually the first to get shot, and new findings now hint at a reason why this might happen.

Vaccines urged on Haiti border after death

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 7:55pm CST by msnbc.com health

Health authorities in the Dominican Republic are increasing surveillance along the border with Haiti after a Dominican pastor who was helping earthquake victims died from a bacteria.

Keep pets' choppers in tip-top shape to protect their health

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 7:47pm CST by mcchubstr

Association: 80 percent of dogs, 70 percent of cats have some form of periodontal disease

Walmart pulling toxic jewelry cited in report

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 7:46pm CST by msnbc.com health

The top U.S. consumer product regulator is warning Asian manufacturers not to substitute other toxic substances for lead in children's items, following a government investigation into Chinese-made jewelry that lab tests showed was laden with the heavy metal cadmium.

Rangel: Lawmakers writing compromise health bill

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 7:31pm CST by Alan Fram, Associated Press Writer

Leading lawmakers hoping to revive President Barack Obama's stalled health care overhaul have started writing a compromise bill, but it's unclear when the legislation will be ready for votes, a top House Democrat said Tuesday.

YouTube - Psychology of Porn & Sex Fetish, Origin; Japan Panty Fetish

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 7:24pm CST by jbdaad

Impressive.

A generous world's aid backs up in Haiti

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 7:20pm CST by msnbc.com health

A generous world has flooded Haiti with donations, but anger and desperation are mounting as the aid stacks up inside this broken country.

Cadmium found in adult jewelry, too

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 6:31pm CST by msnbc.com health

Concern about the heavy metal cadmium in jewelry grew Tuesday as a California environmental group said new testing of adult jewelry bought at three leading retailers.

Sunbathing ups men's testosterone

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 6:29pm CST by Neron Kesar

Sunbathing ups men's testosterone

Andrew Wakefield found 'irresponsible' by GMC over MMR vaccine scare

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 4:13pm CST by Josh of Arc

Andrew Wakefield, the doctor who claimed to have discovered a link between measles virus, bowel diseases and autism and thereby sparked widespread fear of the combined MMR jab, conducted unnecessary, invasive tests on children, the General Medical Council found today.

Fragile, pushed out and paying a price: State saves millions by relocating poorest patients

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 3:53pm CST by Neron Kesar

Fragile, pushed out and paying a price: State saves millions by relocating poorest patients

Child abuse drops sharply in U.S.

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 3:49pm CST by msnbc.com health

A massive new federal study has found a significant decrease in serious child abuse in America. Incidents of serious child abuse have dropped by 26 percent between 1993 and 2006.

Back to nature: Used fur coats warm ill animals

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 3:43pm CST by msnbc.com health

Got a fur coat gathering dust? The Humane Society suggests the ultimate recycling - putting it on the backs of other animals.

Glaxo CEO: Time to diversify, help poor countries

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 3:34pm CST by Linda A. Johnson, AP Business Writer

Andrew Witty, who took over as GlaxoSmithKline PLC's chief executive in May 2008, has been remaking the company from a pure pharmaceutical business to a diverse healthcare conglomerate, a strategy most rivals now are pursuing.

The Truth About Milk, Raw Milk and Organic Milk | GymJunkies.com

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 2:39pm CST by midnightbliss10

Some say no milk at all, while others say only raw milk, and yet other coaches encourage their athletes to drink it. This is definitely a discussion worth reading… Hre are 12 Fitness Experts Give Their Opinions On Whether Or Not Milk Is Healthy...

Scientific Link to Autism Identified

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 1:23pm CST by GOZO-unlimited

During its research into the application of neuroscience in business, a New Jersey based think tank, The Center for Modeling Optimal Outcomes®, LLC (The Center) made an inadvertent and amazing discovery.

Loved and Lost? What Happened to the One?

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 12:20pm CST by jwc2blue

Was there ever someone in your past that was the one and only for you? Valentines Day is coming. Just about as good a time as any to rip open an old wound.

Gas drilling in Appalachia yields a foul byproduct

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 11:57am CST by Marc Levy, Associated Press Writers

A drilling technique that is beginning to unlock staggering quantities of natural gas underneath Appalachia also yields a troubling byproduct: powerfully briny wastewater that can kill fish and give tap water a foul taste and odor.

Medical Mystery: When Sleep Doesn't Come, Death Does - ABC News

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 10:21am CST by Lkessler

Carolyn and Cheryl are sisters who have lived with a mortal secret for years. A genetic mutation hangs on their family tree like poison fruit. It killed their grandfather and their uncle and, in 1999, revealed itself in their mom, Barbara.

Medicare Advantage plans offer maze of choices

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 10:04am CST by Tom Murphy, AP Business Writer

A dizzying array of choices awaits those searching for a Medicare Advantage plan.

Doctor casts new light on cat that can predict death - Yahoo! News

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 9:24am CST by crispy2000

When doctors and staff realized that a cat living in a U.S. nursing home could sense when someone was going to die, the feline, Oscar, was portrayed as a furry grim-reaper or four-legged angel of death.

Success seen with experimental abstinence program

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 9:21am CST by crispy2000

An experimental abstinence-only program without a moralistic tone can delay teens from having sex, a provocative study found. Billed as the first rigorous research to show long-term success with an abstinence-only approach, the study differed from traditional programs that have …

Temple Grandin warns against 'curing' autism

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 9:05am CST by msnbc.com health

Temple Grandin talks to msnbc.com about how autism affects her life, a life that she believes is different, but not less.

Medical journal retracts autism paper

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 9:02am CST by msnbc.com health

The Lancet medical journal formally retracted a paper on Tuesday that caused a 12-year international battle over links between the three-in-one childhood vaccine MMR and autism.

Cosmetic surgery across the nation

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 8:57am CST by msnbc.com health

A look at the top cosmetic surgeries and minimally invasive procedures by region.

Chinese herbs may help prevent diabetes

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 8:51am CST by msnbc.com health

A number of traditional Chinese herbs may help control blood sugar levels in people at high risk of diabetes, a new research review suggests.

Theory Based Abstinence-only programs might work, study says

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 8:43am CST by Catch22

"The results of this trial should not be taken to mean that all abstinence-only interventions are efficacious.

Some kids hurt themselves to feel better

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 8:41am CST by 4real?

almost 400,000 adolescents and young adults were treated medically for self-inflicted injuries in 2006, the most recent year for which these injuries were counted.

The Lancet retracts flawed autism study

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 8:39am CST by Associated Press

British medical journal The Lancet says it has retracted a flawed study linking the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to autism and bowel disease.

UK medical journal retracts flawed vaccine study

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 8:39am CST by Associated Press

A major British medical journal on Tuesday retracted a flawed study linking the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to autism and bowel disease.

N.L. Premier Williams set to have heart surgery in U.S.

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 7:14am CST by SCTexan

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Carbon Dioxide for treating obesity, stretchmarks and cellulite! (carboxy therapy)

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 2:58am CST by Mano King

Carbon Dioxide is much blamed for causing global warming, but it is now medically used in Carboxy therapy to treat stretch marks, wrinkles, scars, cellulite and obesity. What is Carboxy Therapy?

Fish oil supplements 'beat psychotic mental illness'

Posted: February 2nd, 2010, 1:25am CST by cartooncat

Taking a daily fish oil capsule can stave off mental illness in those at highest risk, trial findings suggest. A three-month course of the supplement appeared to be as effective as drugs, cutting the rate of psychotic illness like schizophrenia by a quarter.

Seniors for sale | Neglect and death, but adult family home stays open

Posted: February 1st, 2010, 9:18pm CST by Neron Kesar

Seniors for sale | Neglect and death, but adult family home stays open

Obesity's Hazards And Mysteries

Posted: February 1st, 2010, 7:21pm CST by Auteur 1536

Americans are fatter than ever and it's seriously harming our health. More than 72 million adults are obese, and that figure is expected to soar to 103 million by 2018.

The Miracle of Vitamin D: Sound Science, or Hype?

Posted: February 1st, 2010, 6:21pm CST by luckydog

Imagine a treatment that could build bones, strengthen the immune system and lower the risks of illnesses like diabetes, heart and kidney disease, high blood pressure and cancer.

Bedroom woes could signal more serious problem

Posted: February 1st, 2010, 6:21pm CST by Today Show

The same habits that predispose a man (or a woman) to health problems, such as too little exercise, a poor diet, smoking and other lifestyle choices, also take a toll on sexual function.

Sleep Challenge 2010: Getting Horizontal on the Way to Gender Parity

Posted: February 1st, 2010, 5:14pm CST by Loretta Kemsley

I stressed the need to change a corporate culture that continues to equate workaholism with success -- and often leads to talented women jettisoning their careers in order to have a healthier, more well-rounded life.

State gave known sex offender medical license

Posted: February 1st, 2010, 4:24pm CST by Loretta Kemsley

The state of Tennessee gave a medical license to a known violent sex offender because state law doesn't necessarily prohibit a sex offender from practicing medicine.

If health care dies, Obama's modest budget Plan B

Posted: February 1st, 2010, 3:17pm CST by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

President Barack Obama's modest health care budget may be a harbinger of what's ahead if his overhaul plan dies in Congress.

Abstinence ed, minus the morals, may work

Posted: February 1st, 2010, 3:10pm CST by msnbc.com health

An experimental abstinence-only program without a moralistic tone can delay teens from having sex, a provocative study found.

Fish oil shows promise in preventing psychosis

Posted: February 1st, 2010, 3:00pm CST by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer

Fish oil pills may be able to save some young people with signs of mental illness from descending into schizophrenia, according to a preliminary but first-of-its-kind study.

Success seen with experimental abstinence program

Posted: February 1st, 2010, 3:00pm CST by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer

An experimental abstinence-only program without a moralistic tone can delay teens from having sex, a provocative study found.

My name is Gail and I had an abortion

Posted: February 1st, 2010, 12:52pm CST by SW Missouri Mule

Single, married, one night stand makes no difference.Nor does past or future or dreams or goals, who I was or who I wanted to be. All that mattered was that I was pregnant and I had to make a decision, the hardest decision of my life.

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