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Study: Small soda taxes don't dent obesity

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 11:01pm CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

Small taxes on soda do little to reduce soft drink consumption or prevent childhood obesity, but larger levies probably would, according to new research.

That Chocolate Bunny Could Lower Your Blood Pressure

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 10:11pm CDT by Scott (Scoop) Butki

excerpt:"on't be shy about nibbling at the ears of a chocolate bunny this Easter, because researchers have just given us another reason to eat this sweet treat.

Fire Ronald McDonald--Do it for our kids!

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 9:25pm CDT by redshadowwithgreenbackground

McDonald's targets the most vulnerable among us- our kids. We need to stand up for them and target McDonald's- arguably the company most active in marketing unhealthy food directly to children.

Are you worried about catching a superbug?

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 7:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Are you worried about catching a superbug?

Haiti quake may be major setback for HIV fight

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 7:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The earthquake that devastated Haiti in January has endangered years of progress in fighting the spread of AIDS in the Caribbean country, a senior U.N. health official said.

Chemical exposure may triple breast cancer risk

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 7:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Exposure to certain chemicals and pollutants before a woman reaches her mid-30s could treble her risk of developing breast cancer after the menopause, Canadian scientists said.

Five Weight Loss Myths on Shine

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 6:05pm CDT by lenagirlnj

5 diet myths are revealed and busted.

Heart failure risk linked to prostate drug

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 5:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A study testing a drug to prevent prostate cancer has turned up a possible risk of heart failure.

1 in 4 will need health decisions made for them

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 5:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A significant number of the elderly - more than one in four - will eventually need someone to make end-of-life decisions about their medical care, a new study suggests.

Court dates set for 3 Mass. teens in bullying case

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 4:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Three Massachusetts teenagers are due in court next week on charges stemming from a 15-year-old classmate's suicide after incessant bullying.

California health plan rescissions affected many, but few received help

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 4:45pm CDT by Molly Weasley

Many of the California residents who lost insurance coverage because of their pre-existing conditions were supposed to get help from the state. But few did.

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Songbird Genome Analysis Reveals New Insights Into Vocal Behavior A Genomic Achievement That's for the Birds — and for Humans

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 4:45pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

An international research consortium has identified more than 800 genes that appear to play a role in the male zebra finch's ability to learn elaborate songs from his father.

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Impaired Brain Connections Traced to Schizophrenia Mutation Like Patients, Engineered Mice Falter at Working Memory Tasks

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 4:43pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The strongest known recurrent genetic cause of schizophrenia (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/schizophrenia/index.shtml) impairs communications between the brain's decision-making and memory hubs, resulting in working memory deficits, according to a study in mice.

New medical schools open, but physician shortage concerns persist

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 4:41pm CDT by Molly Weasley

Health care reform brings some challenges to health care professionals. The country will need a lot of new providers. There are more than a dozen new medical schools that have opened in recent years, but will that be enough to avert a physician shortage?

GOP hopes repeal-the-bill fire won't burn them

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 4:05pm CDT by Charles Babington, Associated Press Writers

Top Republicans are starting to worry about their health care rallying cry "Repeal the bill." It just might singe GOP candidates in November's elections, they fear, if voters begin to see benefits from the new law.

Cooking Dinner-Recipe and Technique Advice

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 4:04pm CDT by Peter Faden

So...I've been a chef since the early 1990's and have found that where cooking was once mysterious, it is now enjoyable and lacking in mystery.

Study finds possible heart risk with prostate drug

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 4:00pm CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Full results of a big study testing a drug for preventing prostate cancer show a higher risk of heart failure, a surprise finding that could dampen enthusiasm for expanding its use.

1 in 4 elderly need care decisions made for them

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 4:00pm CDT by Stephanie Nano, Associated Press Writer

A significant number of the elderly — more than one in four — will eventually need someone to make end-of-life decisions about their medical care, a new study suggests.

Seniors fear health care remake will hurt Medicare

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 3:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Seniors aren't breaking out the champagne for President Barack Obama's health care law, and for good reason.

Pfizer gave docs $35 million in last half of 2009

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 3:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Pfizer Inc. paid doctors and teaching hospitals a total of $35 million in the last half of 2009 for services ranging from speaking to other doctors about the company's products to running studies of its experimental drugs.

The Nutritional Superiority of Pasture Raised Animals

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 2:08pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

You are what you eat - and the same goes for the animals whose meat, milk and eggs you put in your mouth. We should not only be concerned about what we eat, but what our food eats as well.

Insurance Industry Already Finding Ways To Game New System

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 2:05pm CDT by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

If the insurance industry gets further vilified as hell bent on cherry picking-coverage, they are going to create a new market for some foreign companies willing to meet the market needs. It is disquieting to think how future good U.S.

Myths and Facts About Marijuana

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 1:06pm CDT by Tlang

Myths and facts about Marry Jane.

Seniors wary of health overhaul impact on Medicare

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 12:57pm CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

Seniors aren't celebrating President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.

Babies from frozen embryos are just as healthy

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 11:03am CDT by msnbc.com health

More evidence is emerging that babies conceived in test tubes might be just as healthy as those conceived naturally, researchers said Tuesday.

2009 swine flu pandemic a boost for Big Pharma

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 10:52am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Those who suspected a money- and greed-driven conspiracy behind the 2009 swine flu outbreak - declared a pandemic by overzealous WHO officials and their advisers from within the industry - are being proven right by recent revelations in Der Spiegel.

Time for the truth about Gardasil

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 10:47am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

As of Jan. 31, 2010, 49 unexplained deaths following Gardasil injections have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (http://vaers.hhs.gov/index).

The Troubling Link Between Big Pharma and the American Psychiatric Association

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 10:42am CDT by take2la

First the good news: The Physician Payment Sunshine Actis now law, signed by President Obama as part of the health care bill overhaul.

The Reason You are Sick and Tired may be Fatigued Adrenals

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 10:30am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Are you sick and tired of always being sick and tired? Do you feel tired and rundown most of the time and have problems getting a good rest - and when you are able to sleep it does not seem to help much with how tired you feel? If so, your problem may be adrenal fatigue - particu …

A Complex Mystery: Finding the Sources of Foodborne Disease Outbreaks

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 10:22am CDT by Par4TheCourse

I work in a group at CDC that investigates foodborne illnesses in the United States — illnesses like salmonellosis and E. coli infection. One challenge we face during an outbreak investigation is trying to figure out the source of the outbreak.

On 'Biggest Loser,' it's every man for himself

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 10:07am CDT by msnbc.com health

Week 11 brought surprises to the nine remaining players - and the first was that they would go back to competing as individuals instead of on teams.

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Bass Pro Shops® Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Uncle Bucks® Beer Batter Mix Lightly-Seasoned 20 oz. Canisters containing potentially contaminated pepper due to possible health risk.

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 9:56am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Springfield, MO - Bass Pro Shops® is voluntarily recalling one lot of Uncle Buck's® Beer Batter Mix Lightly-Seasoned as a precautionary measure because the product was received from a supplier that used crushed black pepper that may have the potential to be contaminated with Sa …

Jealousy If Dysfunctional

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 8:53am CDT by Sandi Holland

The development of the harmful jealous response has many influences. Childhood experiences of neglect and criticism are often the beginning of this descent into the fear of inadequacy.

Have you been hurt by bullying?

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 8:49am CDT by msnbc.com health

Have you or a loved one been hurt by bullying?

Baby OK after surgeons remove foot from his brain

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 8:49am CDT by msnbc.com health

When surgeons operated on infant Sam Esquibel to remove what they thought was a large tumor, they were astonished to find what appeared to be a small foot in the baby's brain. "He is a miracle," the baby's mother said.

Chocolate Is Good For You, Apparently: Study Finds Small Amounts Cuts Risk Of Heart Attacks

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 8:25am CDT by redshadowwithgreenbackground

Chocolate is no longer a guilty pleasure, in fact it is good for you - apparently lowering blood pressure and cutting the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Australian mothers 'should breastfeed longer'

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 7:36am CDT by Seagull

The Australian Breastfeeding Association says the culture of breastfeeding in Australia needs to change if health benefits, such as the prevention of metabolic disease in mothers, are to be fully felt.

Health insurance CEOs conspire to blame Democrats for increasing premiums.

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 7:31am CDT by supergerbil424

ince passage of the Affordable Care Act, health insurance companies have begun laying the groundwork to blame Democrats for the increased health care costs that they plan to impose on consumers.

Immune Cells 'Sniff Out' Bacteria

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 7:26am CDT by yinkadlb

Scientists are learning how our immune system senses and tracks down infection in the body by responding to chemical "scents" emitted by bacteria.

Question. What really makes you mad?

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 7:14am CDT by Tony Wlliams

Life isn't fair. Well OK that's a given but sometimes life puts things in front of us which really makes you go W.T.F. is wrong with you/he/she/them/it. Sometimes it's something someone says or does that can set us off.

No Matter What, We Pay for Others' Bad Habits

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 7:02am CDT by Scott (Scoop) Butki

No Matter What, We Pay for Others' Bad Habits

Protein Linked To Problems With Executive Thinking Skills

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 6:49am CDT by yinkadlb

C-reactive protein (CRP) high levels have been found to lead to worse executive functions and also affects the frontal lobe of the brain, where motor functions takes place.

Disabled Immigration Detainees Face Deportation

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 6:45am CDT by Scott (Scoop) Butki

Hooray for this move related story on mental parity

Mental Health Experts Applaud Focus on Parity

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 6:35am CDT by Scott (Scoop) Butki

excerpt:"Even without the new health care law, mental health advocates were getting ready to celebrate parity — a law requiring benefits for substance abuse and mental illnesses to be on par with benefits for medical illnesses.

Smokers Need not Apply

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 6:31am CDT by Jixer

So, no more smokers at St. Lukes.

The Best and Worst Foods at the Gas Station - Page 1 - MSN Health & Fitness - Nutrition

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 6:25am CDT by Chude Muonelo

The Best and Worst Foods at the Gas Station - Page 1 - MSN Health & Fitness - Nutrition

Health premiums could rise 17 pct for young adults

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 5:57am CDT by Ernie Rhodes

AP states that yourger citiziens will have an increase in their current health insurance premiums.

The Nonpartisan Approach to Balancing the American Equation

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 5:37am CDT by Dustin-265090

**Author's note: This article is not embellished with emotion or conjecture, it is not intended to be an entertaining read, merely information and proposed solutions. Please excuse my straight-forward tone in this article, my intent is to not be partisan in any way.

Chocolate could cut heart attack risk

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 4:26am CDT by Seagull

The Easter Bunny might lower your chances of heart problems. A new study says small doses of chocolate each day could cut the risk of heart attack or stroke by almost 40 per cent.

Solve your diet woes - in one day

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 3:50am CDT by msnbc.com health

These quick-fix food cures do everything from flatten your tummy to tame PMS ... in 24 hours.

Sex infection gonorrhea risks becoming superbug

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 3:22am CDT by Red Wolf

The sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea risks becoming a drug-resistant "superbug" if doctors do not devise new ways of treating it, a leading sexual health expert said.

GOP wary of health law repeal push in fall races

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 2:06am CDT by Charles Babington, Associated Press Writers

Top Republicans are increasingly worried that GOP candidates this fall might be burned by a fire that's roaring through the conservative base: demand for the repeal of President Barack Obama's new health care law.

College suspects typhoid outbreak

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 12:46am CDT by Seagull

CLASSES at the Mt Hagen Technical College in Western Highlands province were suspended on Monday due to a suspected outbreak of typhoid. According to unconfirmed reports from student sources, about 60 students contracted what they believe to be typhoid.

Do your kids know their fruits and veggies?

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 12:40am CDT by krishna-167929

"Jamie Oliver visits an elementary school and finds that most kids have trouble identifying common fruits and veggies.

Man's Best Friend Helps Mend Broken Hearts - MSN Health & Fitness - Heart & Cardiovascular

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 12:34am CDT by oldnewgrad,RN

making exercise fun while doing something nice.

Red tape holds up federal funding for local AIDS programs - washingtonpost.com

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 11:53pm CDT by PGCares

A bureaucratic bottleneck holding up federal funds in Prince George's County has forced some local medical clinics and nonprofit groups to delay or cancel services for people with AIDS.

Are ugly children less loved?

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 10:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Do parents take care of their cute children better than ugly ones? Most parents would deny it, but Canadian researchers have found that physical attractiveness makes a big difference in how children are treated, according to a newspaper report.

Family: Toddler Found Dead Drowned in Pool

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 7:53pm CDT by patsym546

The family of a 2-year-old, who died this afternoon after she was transported to the hospital, said the toddler drowned in a pool.

Cholesterol pill may not be safe for healthy folks

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 7:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NYT: With the government's blessing, a drug giant is about to expand the market for its blockbuster

Gene Ruling Could Have Broad Reach - WSJ.com

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 7:39pm CDT by ThomastonPaine

A federal judge's decision Monday to strike down several patents on human genes could ultimately be a boon for genetic research and a benefit for public health, medical experts said. The ruling adds legal weight to the argument by some geneticists and others that companies and i …

FDA Approves Asclera to Treat Small Varicose Veins

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 6:33pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Asclera (polidocanol) injection for the treatment of small types of abnormally swollen or twisted veins called varicose veins.

Ex-Ballplayer's Wife Diagnoses Steven Spielberg with Asperger's Syndrome

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 6:31pm CDT by take2la

Hoo boy.

Strange items that sometimes land on newspaper reporters' desks

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 6:28pm CDT by medreporter

A medical journalist describes the latest press kit she received from a public relations company acting for an agency advocating cancer screening.

Clumsy remarks come along with breast cancer

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 6:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health

When we're about to ask the boss for a raise, or our kids to clean up their rooms, most of us tend to go out of our way to get the wording just right to ensure a positive outcome.

How to Drink the Environment Clean With Greener Beers

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 6:08pm CDT by dar63

When ordering a beer, taste, price and possibly the length of time it takes to pour (standing next to a pretty girl? I'll have a Guinness, thanks ...) are generally the only factors we take into consideration. But what about environmental footprint?

A letter to President Obama

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 5:56pm CDT by D DeMilo

The following letter was sent to President Obama (with copies to news agencies) regarding an inherant weakness in the healthcare reform program. Mr. President Obama,

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Red & Black Pepper Spice Recalls Linked to the Salmonella Montevideo Outbreak Investigation (Updated March 29, 2010)

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 5:43pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The Food and Drug Administration is actively working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S.

Ga. lawmaker wants to impeach AG over health care

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 4:46pm CDT by Shannon McCaffrey, Associated Press Writer

A Georgia lawmaker on Tuesday filed a resolution to impeach Democratic Attorney General Thurbert Baker for refusing to join 14 other states in suing the federal government over health care reform.

Could calorie signs kill bacon cheeseburgers?

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 4:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Will a national requirement for chain restaurants to post calorie counts sound the death knell for bacon cheeseburgers and double chocolate doughnuts?

How Drug Companies are Turning Personality Traits into Ailments

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 4:34pm CDT by take2la

Ten years ago, if you described shyness or restless legs as a bona fide illness, people would have laughed. Epidemic or Good Adverts?--The amount spent on prescriptions for social phobia by the NHS more than doubled between 1997 and 2002

Job stress can pack on the pounds

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 2:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A stressful job is associated with a bigger waistline, according to a new study of employees at a downsized company in upstate New York.

Survey - Kids Spurn Celeb Chef's Healthy Lunches

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 1:05pm CDT by luckydog

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- A survey shows kids at the West Virginia school featured in ''Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution'' liked their standard pizza and chicken nuggets more than the celebrity chef's fresh, healthy menu items.

Life cycle of a penis.

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 11:57am CDT by Eamonn-1019078

Experts explain how a penis changes in size, appearance, and sexual function as a man ages.

Survey: Kids spurn celeb chef's healthy lunches

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 11:52am CDT by msnbc.com health

A survey shows kids at the West Virginia school featured in "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution" liked their standard pizza and chicken nuggets more than the celebrity chef's fresh, healthy menu items.

(Video) High Fructose Corn Syrup: Obesity, Liver Disease

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 11:51am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Cheaper, sweeter, high fructose corn syrup causes insulin resistance, increased risk of liver damage, along with triglycerides and a whole host of other health problems, as discussed in this CBC News video about the newly discovered dangers of high fructose corn syrup.

Obama Democrats VS Tea Party Republicans: A Fake Fight Over Fake Health Care Reform

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 11:31am CDT by djd

There are real fights and there are fake fights, engineered to distract attention away from the real deal. The shouting match between Obama's Dems and the Tea party Repubs is one of those fake fights.

Kids spurn Jamie Oliver's healthy lunches

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 11:25am CDT by msnbc.com health

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver wanted to lead a revolution but created a minor mutiny: A survey of the school in his new ABC reality show found children overwhelmingly preferred institutional fare to his freshly made offerings.

5 years after Schiavo, few make end-of-life plans

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 10:40am CDT by msnbc.com health

Five years after the court fight over allowing Terri Schiavo to die, most Americans still don't draft the legal documents that spell out how far caregivers should go to keep them alive artificially.

FDA suppressed scan safety fears, staffer says

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 10:39am CDT by msnbc.com health

A former Food and Drug Administration scientist says he was fired after raising concerns about the risks of radiation exposure from high-grade medical scanning.

Seasonal allergies: Something to sneeze at

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 10:19am CDT by midnightbliss10

The long, cold slog and all that sniffling and sneezing brought on by a never-ending string of colds going through the office or the kid's school is finally over — only to be replaced by all that miserable sniffling and sneezing triggered by trees and grasses coaxed back to lif …

DNA testing emerges as weapon against cancer

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 8:58am CDT by msnbc.com health

Some experts say the world is on the cusp of a "golden age" of genomics, when a look at the DNA code will reveal your risk of cancer, diabetes or heart disease, and predict which drugs will work for you.

Dr. Joseph Mercola: Sugar May Be Bad But This Sweetener Is Far More Deadly

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 8:52am CDT by Angel_C

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.

Mom's cavities can spread to baby

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 8:37am CDT by msnbc.com health

Parents can transmit cavity-causing bacteria to their babies through the transfer of saliva, such as sharing utensils, blowing on food, and yes, even kissing that sweet little bundle of joy on the mouth.

Jamie Oliver's school dinners shown to have improved academic results

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 8:33am CDT by Michael Sautter

Absences down after chef changed junk food menu - a result which is a boost for celebrity as he struggles for US support.

Modern Products recalls Seasonings due to possible health risk

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 7:51am CDT by Par4TheCourse

ALAMEDA, CA – Modern Products, Inc. is initiating a recall of products manufactured with HVP (Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein) supplied by Basic Food Flavors of Las Vegas, Nevada, because the ingredient has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Health Law Does Little to Curb Overuse of Care - NYTimes.com

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 7:51am CDT by ThomastonPaine

Dr. Robert Colton, an internist in Boca Raton, Fla., has a problem, and he knows it. His patients come in wanting, sometimes demanding, tests and treatments that are unnecessary, just adding to the nation's huge health care bill.

Forget About Ginko

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 7:19am CDT by TestAnxiety

The Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory (GEM) study followed more than 3,000 healthy older people (ages 72 to 96) for an average of six years. Half took a standardized ginkgo extract (120 milligrams) twice a day, while the other half took look-alike placebo pills.

Chew Gum, Lose Weight?

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 7:10am CDT by TestAnxiety

According to University Of Rhode Island study, it's that easy.

'Two Thumbs Down' for Movie Theater Popcorn

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 6:54am CDT by TestAnxiety

New Lab Tests of Movie Theater Popcorn Show It's Still the Godzilla of Snacks.

Health Expert Says Santa Sucks

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 6:50am CDT by TestAnxiety

Monash University public health expert Dr Nathan Grills says Santa Claus promotes obesity, speeding, drunk-driving.

PROSOPOAGNOSIA (The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat)

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 6:47am CDT by camdic

Prosopagnosia or prosopagnosia, is a perceptual deficit acquired or congenital central nervous system that prevents individuals who are affected to properly recognize people's faces, it is determined by a damaged area of the brain to the task, turn fusiform.

Study: Tea Lowers Blood Pressure

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 6:42am CDT by TestAnxiety

If you have pre- or mild hypertension, your doctor has probably advised you to cut back on salt, step up the exercise, and lose weight if you're overweight. Such lifestyle changes are good first steps for getting blood pressure under control.

Shinseki urges disabled vets to conquer mountain, doubts

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 6:25am CDT by Spikegary

3/29/2010 - SNOWMASS VILLAGE, Colo. (AFNS) -- Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki opened the 24th Annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic here March 28, encouraging participants to conquer the mountain and prove to themselves what they're able to achieve.

Beware of the Agave Nectar Health Food Fraud! Plus More Information & Links About HFCS.

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 6:09am CDT by Dr Rex Dexter 'DeX'

Herein is well resourced information about Agave Nectar, as well as more information on how all sugars effect metabolism and insulin levels.

Study: Chocolate could reduce heart risk

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 5:50am CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

The Easter Bunny might lower your chances of having a heart problem. According to a new study, small doses of chocolate every day could decrease your risk of having a heart attack or stroke by nearly 40 percent.

FDA pressured to combat rising 'food fraud'

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 4:51am CDT by henry1966

"Food fraud" has been documented in fruit juice, olive oil, spices, vinegar, wine, spirits and maple syrup, and appears to pose a significant problem in the seafood industry.

How Medicare's drug 'doughnut hole' will be filled

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 9:32pm CDT by supergerbil424

The doughnut hole is a complicated contraption, however, and filling it is far from simple. Here's a close look at how the doughnut hole works and how it would be closed.

CNSNews.com - IRS Needs $10 Billion to Be Nation's Health Enforcer

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 7:50pm CDT by Ron B.

IRS will be the enforcement arm for health insurance, requiring millions of dollars and thousands of new employees.

Disabled Immigration Detainees Face Deportation

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 7:23pm CDT by jpwhizzy

The mistreatment of the mentally ill is exacerbated in the case of the illegal immigrant. This is just a report of a studies findings in Texas. The individual cases are extremely upsetting.

Obama adminstration moves to fix kids coverage gap

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 7:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health

President Barack Obama's top health care official put health insurers on notice Monday that the new health overhaul law requires them to cover kids with medical problems, trying to dispel uncertainty over a much-publicized benefit.

Study: Magnets can alter morality

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 6:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The research could have big implications for not only neuroscientists, but also for judges and juries.

Obama administration: Sick kids are covered

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 6:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health

President Barack Obama's top health care official put health insurers on notice Monday that the new health overhaul law requires them to cover kids with medical problems.

Man wins most of gay lover's estate

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 6:39pm CDT by Seagull

FIFTEEN years after the death of his gay lover from an AIDS-related illness, a man has successfully applied to the NSW Supreme Court for a slice of the estate, saying he didn't apply earlier because he had assumed he, too, would soon be dead.

Doctors Offer Thoughts on Cutting Health Care Costs

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 6:29pm CDT by krishna-167929

"But the new law does not tackle head-on the staggering cost of health care in the United States, which eats up $2.3 trillion a year, about 16.2 percent of our gross domestic product, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.

Pharma Planning to Dump Experimental and Controversial Vaccines in Public Schools

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 5:59pm CDT by cyirra

An unsurprising article of companies trying to get as much profit off of the health of others! They have no qualms about ruining the lives of children!

Ind. joins legal challenge to health care overhaul

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 5:32pm CDT by Rick Callahan

Indiana is joining 13 other states in challenging the nearly $1 trillion health care overhaul signed into law last week by President Barack Obama.

Georgia sees uptick in swine flu cases

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 5:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Health officials are renewing their push for Americans to get swine flu vaccinations following a recent uptick in hospital cases in Georgia.

Psychopathic Traits Linked to Brain Reward System

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 4:43pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

People who scored high on a test that measures impulsive and antisocial traits had exaggerated brain responses to certain "rewards," like winning money or taking stimulant drugs.

US judge strikes down patent on cancer genes

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 4:42pm CDT by Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Writer

In a ruling with potentially far-reaching implications for the patenting of human genes, a judge on Monday struck down a company's patents on two genes linked to an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

BPA's environmental impact investigated

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 4:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it will investigate the impact of the chemical Bisphenol-A on the U.S. water supply and other parts of the environment.

U.S. tops for Healtcare spending

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 4:24pm CDT by joe-1280782

# Government regulation in the United States generally increases costs.

CDC: Not too late to get swine flu vaccination

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 3:07pm CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

Health officials are renewing their push for Americans to get swine flu vaccinations following a recent uptick in hospital cases in Georgia.

Scientists are interviewed about safety of CT Scans and the FDA

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 3:00pm CDT by Red1

Scientists are interviewed at length about the FDA and the radiation warnings from CT scans. The scientists have now openly come out to say that the FDA has been either ignoring or down playing the risks of CT scans.

Avoid Emotional Sluts

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 2:13pm CDT by Chello

Avoid Emotional Sluts

Panel to examine menthol cigarettes' impact

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 1:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A new FDA panel will take a closer look at menthol cigarettes and how the government should regulate them, but most believe an outright ban is unlikely.

Tanning beds face new taxes and restrictions

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 12:28pm CDT by B-Rizzle

Growing concerns about the dangers of indoor tanning beds are leading to new taxes — and possibly new restrictions — designed to curb the practice among young people.

POLL Everyone poops.

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 12:17pm CDT by weRdoomed

If you're eating...well, anything, now would be the time to put it down. Consider yourself warned that the following topic makes many uneasy and some even queasy... But it's an important discussion and easier to discuss on the Vine than, say, face to face.

10 American cities with the best skin

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 12:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Totalbeauty.com looks at pollution levels, amount of sunshine, tanning beds per capita, humidity, number of smokers, stress, diet and more to find the places best suited for your skin. Find out if you might need to relocate.

A young mom's plan unravels

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 11:30am CDT by msnbc.com health

A young mother makes the painful decision to send her newborn daughter to live with another family while she looks for work and a place to live. But what will happen when things fall apart?

9 charged with bullying Mass. teen who killed self

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 11:15am CDT by msnbc.com health

Nine teens have been charged in the "unrelenting" bullying of a teenage girl from Ireland who killed herself after being raped and enduring months of torment by classmates in person and online, a prosecutor said Monday.

Report: TV ads contribute to child obesity

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 10:54am CDT by msnbc.com health

SpongeBob SquarePants, Shrek and other characters kids love should promote only healthy food, a panel of scientists recommended. In a report, the Institute of Medicine said television advertising strongly influences what children under 12 eat.

3 stages of childhood may predict obesity risk

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 10:41am CDT by msnbc.com health

Being fat at one of three stages in your life may be critical in predicting whether you will have a weight problem as an adult, researchers said, citing several studies.

WHO accused of losing public confidence over flu pandemic

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 10:27am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The World Health Organisation and other public health bodies have "gambled away" public confidence by overstating the dangers of the flu pandemic, according to a draft report to the Council of Europe.

Stunning Research Shows High Potential for DNA Damage from Nanoparticles (Study)

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 10:17am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Nanoparticles may be able to damage the DNA of cells without ever coming into contact with it, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Bristol Implant Research Center and published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.

Sex virus blamed for head and neck cancers

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 10:12am CDT by mcchubstr

The number of head and neck cancers linked to a virus spread by oral sex is rising rapidly and suggests boys as well as girls should be offered protection through vaccination, doctors said Friday

Dying hospital patient phoned switchboard begging for a drink after nurses

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 10:10am CDT by Kate-546578

The tendency to look across the pond in envy of a healthcare system few took time to research has led the uninformed to cheerlead our own descent into the abyss. This is what we now have to look forward to.

New field of nutrigenomics reveals how what you eat now can prevent future disease

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 10:06am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The key to this revolutionary stop-disease-before-it-happens strategy isn't a new drug, vaccine or sophisticated gene therapy. Instead, it is eating specific foods.

Rx for trouble: Painkiller abuse plagues society

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 9:54am CDT by maddad

DAYTONA BEACH -- The headlines scream more frequently now.

Junk food addiction may be clue to obesity

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 9:53am CDT by msnbc.com health

Bingeing on high-calorie foods may be as addictive as cocaine or nicotine, and could cause compulsive eating and obesity, according to a study.

DeMint: Obama "Burned a lot of Bridges"

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 9:51am CDT by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

The Republicans want to cry foul when President Barack Obama starts to play hardball politics using all the gamesmanship tools available. America's racist trinity (Russ Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and Glen Beck) have managed to preempt the Republican Party leadership where U.S.

Jealousy Is Cruel

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 9:37am CDT by Sandi Holland

Jealousy is cruel as the grave, Solomon states in his ancient book. A grave is a repository of dead things. Anything that jealousy rules, if not already dead, is dying.

Condom maker breaks down penis size by state, city

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 8:39am CDT by TestAnxiety

So much for "Everything's Bigger In Texas"!

Is your breakfast giving you cancer?

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 8:15am CDT by msnbc.com health

Research links too much folic acid - a staple in multivitamins, as well as cereal and bread - to colon, lung and prostate cancers. Here's what news about this B vitamin means to you.

UK government will ban 'legal high' mephedrone

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 5:58am CDT by Jennifer Quinn, Associated Press Writer

The British government said Monday it will criminalize mephedrone, after the drug known by party revelers as "meow meow" or "MCAT" was linked to several deaths.

Outside experts to review WHO's swine flu response

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 4:57am CDT by Frank Jordans, Associated Press Writer

A group of outside experts will scrutinize the World Health Organization's response to the swine flu outbreak and likely examine whether the term pandemic was appropriate for what has turned out to be a relatively mild disease, the World Health Organization said Monday.

THE INFLUENCE GAME: Drug lobby's health care win

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 2:04am CDT by Alan Fram, Associated Press Writer

Chalk one up for the pharmaceutical lobby. The U.S. drug industry fended off price curbs and other hefty restrictions in President Barack Obama's health care law even as it prepares for plenty of new business when an estimated 32 million uninsured Americans gain health coverage.

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Children should be forced to care for parents and grandparents to repay them for 'free' childcare, says lawyer

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 2:02am CDT by alkimija

Families should be duty bound to look after grandparents in old age, a senior peer insisted yesterday. Baroness Deech, one of Britain's most influential family lawyers, said it was only fair that grandchildren support elderly relatives.

The World Peace Diet

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 1:42am CDT by Inthewind

This is a book review for The World Peace Diet. He is a vegan and explains how it can be good for you. Many already know that it is a healthy diet and could be good for the planet. Also there is an explanation about how the toxins created in everyday foods can be bad for you.

Are Hand Sanitizers Better Than Handwashing Against the Common Cold?

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 9:21pm CDT by aoimiyazaki

A new study suggests that hand sanitizers containing ethanol are much more effective at removing rhinovirus from hands than washing with soap and water.

A Hiatus Required.

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 9:03pm CDT by Augur Well

Well, TFH friends, and members, I’m back in the Houses once again. A medically imposed hiatus from the day to day rigors is now upon me. A brief explanation I owe.

Nominee to Disability Council Is Lightning Rod for Dispute on Views of Autism - NYTimes.com

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 8:22pm CDT by Scott (Scoop) Butki

This could get very interesting

Many felony pot cases getting tossed out of court

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 5:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Police in a northern California town thought they had an open-and-shut case when they seized more than two pounds of marijuana from a couple's home, even though doctors authorized the pair to use pot for medical purposes.

Fatty foods may cause cocaine-like addiction - CNN.com

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 2:32pm CDT by Heretical Monk

Scientists have finally confirmed what the rest of us have suspected for years: Bacon, cheesecake, and other delicious yet fattening foods may be addictive. A new study in rats suggests that high-fat, high-calorie foods affect the brain in much the same way as cocaine and heroin.

Study Questions APA's pharma ties

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 2:17pm CDT by take2la

Are the guidelines doctors use for treating psychiatric conditions corrupted by pharma influence? That's the implication of an upcoming study that found close ties between the docs who write the guidelines and the drugmakers that benefit from their recommendations.

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C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Chilli Man Seasoning Mix due to Possible Health Risk

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 1:53pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

San Antonio, TX March 18, 2010 – C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.today announced a voluntary recall of Chilli Man Branded Seasoning Mix because it contains a pepper ingredient that may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

What do you do if you have a recalled product?

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 1:51pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

In my role as chief medical officer in the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, I am responsible for providing oversight for medical issues relating to food safety that may arise, including product recalls.

Simple fixes for 5 bad skin habits

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 1:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Whether you're a repeat offender or just make the occasional mistake, here are five common excuses that could be aging your skin, plus simple solutions to keep you looking young.

Norovirus hits Hospital

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 12:33pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

A VIRUS outbreak has struck the General Hospital, Overdale and some care home around the Island.

Adopting China's special-needs kids

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 12:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Faced with a long wait - and a smaller pool of healthy orphans available to foreigners - many U.S. parents are choosing to adopt one of the special-needs children who abound in China's orphanages.

Revealing the truth about makeup

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 11:58am CDT by msnbc.com health

More than $40 billion is blown on cosmetics globally each year. Some people can't imagine life without makeup. Others would argue all this time and money is wasted. But what does science say?

Lost Souls: A Must See Video To Teach The Danger of Drugs

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 11:50am CDT by tgolferman

This video documentary highlights the dangers of using drugs and shows the impact that becoming an addict will have on yourself and your family.

Start the search for a doctor before the rush

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 11:33am CDT by msnbc.com health

Better beat the crowd and find a doctor. Primary care physicians already are in short supply in parts of the country, and the landmark health overhaul promises extra strain.

Changes in obeasity over the last 15 years, interactive map

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 11:16am CDT by waukone

Use the map to check out your state for each year from CDC.

New program introduces students to health-care careers

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 10:38am CDT by Par4TheCourse

A new co-operative education program will help introduce Western School Board high school students to career possibilities in health care. The work-placement program is the joint effort of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, the school board and Prince C …

Pfizer Told to Pay $142.1 Million for Neurontin Marketing Fraud

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 10:31am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Pfizer Inc. violated U.S. racketeering law in the marketing of its epilepsy drug Neurontin and should pay $142.1 million in damages, a jury decided.

Start the search for a doctor before the stampede

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 9:43am CDT by msnbc.com health

Better beat the crowd and find a doctor.

Easing Long Term Care

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 9:19am CDT by BilliFortuneIII

Some positive light on the reform bills.

Medicare Fraud: A $60 Billion Crime

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 9:17am CDT by Steve-543647

Why did the Republicans ignore this problem when they had full control of the government?

Start the search for a doctor before the stampede

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 8:45am CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Better beat the crowd and find a doctor.

Health overhaul likely to strain doctor shortage

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 8:45am CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Better beat the crowd and find a doctor.

Glucosamine and chondroitin? Think again

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 8:13am CDT by Par4TheCourse

In 2006, the New England Journal of Medicine published a $12.5 million study saying that, for most people, glucosamine and chondroitin do not soothe knee pain much better than a placebo.

The Perpetual View: Under The Radar: New Paycheck Deductions Under ObamaCare

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 8:05am CDT by arkansasindian

Here goes Obama again!

FoodNews :: Methodology (consumers eating high and low pesticide diets)

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 5:57am CDT by ock.style

An EWG simulation of thousands of consumers eating high and low pesticide diets shows that people can lower their pesticide exposure by almost 80 percent by avoiding the top twelve most contaminated fruits and vegetables and eating the least contaminated instead.

Exercise fails fat women

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 5:54am CDT by Par4TheCourse

WASHINGTON: An hour a day of moderate exercise helps slim women maintain their weight, but overweight women have to cut back on what they eat as well as exercise to keep the kilos off, a study has found.

The Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 9:50pm CDT by James P. Krehbiel

We live in a culture riddled with secrecy, denial and childhood sexual abuse. Revelations and reality about the pattern of institutional cover-ups within the Catholic Church underscore the nature of the problem.

Assaults soar in aged care homes

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 9:49pm CDT by Seagull

Australian nursing homes have reached breaking point due to chronic underfunding and staff shortages, with reports of physical assaults increasing by more than 50 per cent and sexual assaults by 36 per cent.

Obama health insurance requirement taken from GOP - Yahoo! News

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 8:40pm CDT by Que2646

"The obligation in the new health care law is a Republican idea that's been around at least two decades. It was once trumpeted as an alternative to Bill and Hillary Clinton's failed health care overhaul in the 1990s. These days, Republicans call it government overreach."

Limbaugh Mouthpiece Stains Himself

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 5:25pm CDT by NavChief57

This is just too good to be true. Listen as this Limbaugh fill-in states vilifies Healthcare Reform and then tells a caller that her daughter isn't uninsurable, there just needs to be something in place to insure her.

Study: Virus Spread Thru Oral Sex Causing Head, Neck Cancers

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 5:22pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The sex virus that causes cervical cancer is also to blame for a type of head and neck cancer. British researchers say the human papilloma virus, or HPV, represents a growing percentage of head and neck cancers, despite an overall drop in the disease.

Docs urge ban on smoking in cars when kids present

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 5:04pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Kiwi doctors want adults to be banned from smoking in cars containing children. The ban is already in place in several Australian states. Two years ago Tasmania introduced an on-the-spot fine of $110.

Domingo returns after cancer, singing privately

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 4:29pm CDT by msnbc.com U.S. & World News

Placido Domingo says he is still recovering following surgery to remove a cancerous polyp from his colon, but he has returned to work and resumed singing in private - and plans to be back on stage in a couple weeks.

Accused Psychiatrist back at work after trial involving the killing of a 4 yr old

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 3:31pm CDT by take2la

For her last month of life, Kifuji overall prescribed 835 pills to Rebecca. Rebecca at age 3, gained nine pounds in two months on the first antipsychotic drug, Zyprexa, she was prescribed by Kifuji.

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Public Health Agencies Collaborate to Prevent Further Illnesses from Norovirus Outbreak Associated with Oysters Recently Harvested from Area Near Port Sulphur, La.

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 3:10pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The U.S.

Cancer question complicates 9/11 deal

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 12:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The lack of evidence directly linking cancer cases to toxic dust from the World Trade Center site is making it difficult to craft a compensation package for sick workers.

Obama to order full review of FDA operations

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 11:29am CDT by msnbc.com health

President Barack Obama is ordering a "complete review" of the Food and Drug Administration after it failed to detect salmonella-contaminated peanut products, he told TODAY co-host Matt Lauer.

Does a private room increase the chances your patient will fall?

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 11:09am CDT by Karri-M

Patients over age 65 who are alone in their hospital rooms may have a higher incidence of falling than patients who share a room. So says a retrospective study of 166 patients older than 65 completed at the University Medical Center of Princeton, Princeton, NJ, in May 2009.1

HPV blamed for rise in head and neck cancers

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 10:57am CDT by maddad

LONDON (Reuters) — The number of head and neck cancers linked to a virus spread by oral sex is rising rapidly and suggests boys as well as girls should be offered protection through vaccination, doctors said Friday.

Nurses Salary Survey: Results In!

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 10:17am CDT by Karri-M

Elizabeth Wykpisz, MBA, MS, RN, CNAA, C, CHE, senior vice president and chief nursing officer, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, described the impact of low vacancy rates. "This reduction has resulted in a stabilization of nursing salaries," she said.

Hay fever? Don't forget to check your plate

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 10:06am CDT by msnbc.com health

The road to health usually means eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. But that might not be the case if you suffer from seasonal allergies.

Danger ahead for health care law? : Fareed Zakaria of CNN.Com

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 9:13am CDT by ThomastonPaine

The health care law signed Tuesday by President Obama is designed to provide health insurance coverage for tens of millions of uninsured Americans but it carries a big risk, according to analyst Fareed Zakaria.

Latest high-fructose corn syrup study generates buzz

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 7:39am CDT by Nan-813417

STORY HIGHLIGHTS Study: High-fructose corn syrup causes more significant weight gain than table sugar.

Human Eggs A Real Cash Crop

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 4:47am CDT by TestAnxiety

Fertility companies are paying egg donors high fees that often exceed guidelines, especially for donors from top colleges and with certain appearances and ethnicities, a new study finds.

tens ouf thousands of Victorians a year give up on emergency departments

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 3:54am CDT by Seagull

TENS of thousands of Victorians a year leave hospital emergency departments without care because they're sick of waiting. One in 15 seeking treatment at Melbourne's ERs leaves before seeing a doctor, according to the latest figures released under Freedom of Information.

Time for harsh truths about AIDS - Papua New Guinea

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 3:40am CDT by Seagull

CHAIRMAN of the parliamentary Committee on HIV/AIDS Jamie Maxtone-Graham need not express embarrassment at the Government's lack of support or its presumed ignorance.

Program to tackle Asperger's driving difficulties

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 3:02am CDT by Seagull

Sydney University has set up a specialised program to help people with Asperger's syndrome - a form of autism spectrum disorder that affects communication skills and coordination - learn how to drive safely.

Some States Find Burdens in Health Care Law

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 10:53pm CDT by redshadowwithgreenbackground

Because of the new health care law, Arizona lawmakers must now find a way to maintain insurance coverage for 350,000 children and adults that they slashed just last week to help close a $2.6 billion budget deficit.

Allergies are mysteriously on the rise in U.S.

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 9:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Allergies are on the rise in developed countries, including the United States - not just seasonal allergies, but allergies of all kinds, studies show. More than half of Americans have allergies, a number that's grown between two and five times in 30 years.

Egg donors offered up to $50,000

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 8:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Fertility companies are paying egg donors high fees that often exceed guidelines, especially for donors from top colleges and with certain appearances and ethnicities, a new study finds.

The Health Benefits of Coriander | Wellness Billionaire's Blog Portal

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 8:26pm CDT by healthbabe

The benefits of the herb coriander aka cilantro for digestive problems, sleep disorders and more.

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Rapid Development of Drug-Resistant 2009 H1N1 Influenza Reported in Two Cases Reevaluation of Treatment Strategies for Prolonged Infection Urged

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 6:18pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Two people with compromised immune systems who became ill with 2009 H1N1 influenza developed drug-resistant strains of virus after less than two weeks on therapy, report doctors from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institute …

Cuba to vaccinate 1 million against swine flu

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 6:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Cuba will begin vaccinating nearly 10 percent of its citizens against swine flu next week, reversing its previous skepticism about the high cost and effectiveness of immunization to combat the virus.

Boy who fled state to avoid chemo turns 14

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 6:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A Minnesota boy who once fled the state with his mother to avoid chemotherapy for cancer has reason to celebrate.

Are Insurers Required to Insure Kids with Preexisting Conditions ?

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 5:48pm CDT by Que2646

After a year of wrangling over the Health Care Reform Bill, there are claims that the bill may not cover kids with preexisting conditions until 2014, but that is not so.

Here comes the Medicare shuffle

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 2:50pm CDT by Ted Prodromou

Medicare and the premature discharge of seniors from the hospital.

European agency says Rotarix vaccine is safe

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 2:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The European Medicines Agency said Friday that the presence of pig virus in GlaxoSmithKline's Rotarix vaccine poses no threat to human health and can continue to be safely used.

60-year-old N.J. woman delivers twins

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 2:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A 60-year-old woman became a mother, twice over, when she delivered a pair of boys Tuesday.

Doctor Performs Life-Saving Surgery On Patient With No Health Insurance

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 1:45pm CDT by us_news

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Confessor Correa, 41, had an aortic dissection, but he was almost denied a life-saving surgery because hospitals and surgeons near his home believed he had no health insurance.

Could Hong Kong teach China to quit smoking?

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 12:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Nearly one in three smokers worldwide lights up in China, where cigarettes - commonly given as gifts - are so tightly woven into the culture, some believe it's an impossible habit to kick. But a new report suggests the keys to quitting lie in the country's own backyard.

No Oops! Law says discrimination against kids with preexisting conditions will end this year.

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 12:33pm CDT by Que2646

In spite of all the hullabaloo, the Christian Science Monitor says denial of insurance to kids with preexisting conditions will end this year. They say " Six months from the day the bill was signed (let's see ... that'll be Sept.

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Public Health Agencies Warn of Outbreaks Related to Drinking Raw Milk Latest outbreak of campylobacteriosis in Midwest is linked to unpasteurized product

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 12:23pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, along with several state agencies, is alerting consumers to an outbreak of campylobacteriosis associated with drinking raw milk. At least 12 confirmed illnesses have been recently reported in Michigan.

FDA warns against drinking raw milk

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 12:08pm CDT by Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Writer

The Food and Drug Administration has said it more than once, and they'll say it again: Don't drink raw milk.

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FDA Takes Action Against New York Dairy Farmer Proprietor sold animals with illegal drug residues in violation of federal law

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 11:54am CDT by Par4TheCourse

A New York State dairy farmer cited by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for selling cows that had illegal residues of antibiotics was ordered by the U.S.

Eating Processed Food Leads to Depression (Study)

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 11:51am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

People who eat more processed foods are significantly more likely to suffer from depression, while those who eat more fruits and vegetables are significantly less likely to be depressed, according to a study conducted by researchers from University College London and published in …

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Obstetrics Manager Convicted of Tampering with Patient's Narcotics Medicines at White Salmon Hospital

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 10:37am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Yakima – James A. McDevitt, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that Lynn Ellen Schneider, age 56, of White Salmon, was found guilty of tampering with consumer products in violation of Federal law.

ObamaCare: Repeal, Replace or What?

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 10:10am CDT by redshadowwithgreenbackground

In the dead of night on Sunday, Democrats rammed their health-care overhaul through Congress. Some say we made history.

Calorie-Burning Spices

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 9:43am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Adding spices like ginger, mustard and cayenne pepper to your favorite dishes can boost your metabolism by 25%!

Experts debate merits of breast cancer screening

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 9:33am CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

Are doctors overtreating breast cancer?

Women's Magazines & Why I Hate the Word "Willpower"

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 8:55am CDT by Women's Health Care Centre

Article about what's wrong with the concept of "willpower" when it comes to health, weight, food, exercise, and your well-being.

Unpacking Cultural Myths and Biases About Women's Bodies & Sex

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 8:51am CDT by Women's Health Care Centre

Article about women, women's bodies, virginity, sex, and vaginal coronas.

Losing breast little help after cancer

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 8:51am CDT by msnbc.com health

For some women, having a breast removed once they're diagnosed with cancer doesn't always mean they'll live longer, a new study says.

Organic Foods: Underrated Or Overpriced?

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 8:08am CDT by The Intrepid Pundit

Organic brands are taking up more and more shelf space, especially in produce sections. Initially, the classier (i.e., pricier) the store, the more organic labels were sprouting among the arugula. But Walmart has now cleared space for them, too.

New law unclear on coverage for sick children

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 7:48am CDT by msnbc.com health

Health advocates and some insurers say the new health overhaul law does not clearly state that protections for children with pre-existing medical conditions would take effect this year.

"The President and The American People Want and Need This"

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 7:19am CDT by ThomastonPaine

Critical question for supporters of the recently passed Health Care Reform Law: Is the Democratic Senate actually nullifying positive aspects of the health care law and therefore working against the interests of the American people?

Uzbekistan limits foreign travel for doctors

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 5:06am CDT by Peter Leonard, Associated Press Writer

Authorities in Uzbekistan have restricted the country's doctors from freely traveling abroad to international medical conferences, a think tank in the Central Asian nation said Friday.

Could Hong Kong teach China to quit smoking?

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 4:57am CDT by Margie Mason, AP Medical Writer

Nearly one in three smokers worldwide lights up in China, where cigarettes — commonly given as gifts — are so tightly woven into the culture, some believe it's an impossible habit to kick. But a new report suggests the keys to quitting lie in the country's own backyard.

Cohabiting Couples Twice as Likely to Part as Married Partners in United Kingdom

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 1:06am CDT by jameseg

"Couples who live together are twice as likely to break up as married partners, according to an official analysis" in the United Kingdom.

FDA panel mulls tanning bed ban for teens under 18

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 8:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Federal health experts say more restrictions are needed to protect teenagers from the cancer risks of tanning beds, including a potential ban for people under 18.

Declining honeybees a 'threat' to food supply

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 7:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Unless someone or something stops it soon, the mysterious killer that is wiping out many of the nation's honeybees could have a devastating effect on America's dinner plate, perhaps even reducing us to a glorified bread-and-water diet.

Facebook: what social networking site 'is blamed for' amid syphilis claims

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 7:27pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

There are, it seems, few social ills that have not at one stage or another been blamed on Facebook Since its creation in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg the site has been held responsible for everything from the breakdown of marriage to childhood obesity.

Youth suicides epidemic on tribal reservations

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 7:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Tribal suicide rates are 70 percent higher than for the general population, and the youth suicide rate is even higher. On some reservations youth suicide rates are 10 times the national average.

Fish Heart Fix Could Save Human Lives | NBC San Diego

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 7:15pm CDT by Lilith41

Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla research on Zebra fish's ability to repair it's own heart, leads to preliminary stage research on hopefully trying create that ability for human heart cells to regenerate themselves after injury....

Losing breast not always best for cancer patients

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 7:02pm CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

For some women, having a breast removed once they're diagnosed with cancer doesn't always mean they'll live longer, a new study says.

Calif. pot vote isn't just hippies versus cops

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 6:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health

SAN FRANCISCO - Now that a proposal to legalize pot is on the ballot in California, well-organized groups are lining up on both sides of the debate. And it's not just tie-dyed hippies versus anti-drug crusaders.

Hispanic moms breast-feed the most

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 6:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A new study confirms that Hispanic women generally breast-feed more than white and black women do. But it finds surprising regional differences in U.S. breast-feeding rates.

Pregnancy safe for breast cancer survivors

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 6:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Women who survive breast cancer and have children afterwards don't appear to be at any higher risk of dying from cancer, a new study says.

Companies say health care costs hard to swallow

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 6:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The health care overhaul will cost U.S. companies as much as $14 billion this year and make them more likely to drop prescription drug coverage for retirees because of a change in how the government subsidizes those benefits.

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C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. Announces Amended Voluntary Nationwide Recall of several additional products that contain pepper due to Possible Health Risk

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 5:39pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

San Antonio, TX March 23, 2010 – C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. today announced a voluntary recall of additional products containing a pepper ingredient that may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Hispanic moms breast-feed the most

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 5:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A new study confirms that Hispanic women generally breast-feed more than white and black women do. But it finds surprising regional differences in U.S. breast-feeding rates.

Up to a third of breast cancers could be avoided

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 5:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Up to a third of breast cancer cases in Western countries could be avoided if women ate less and exercised more, researchers at a conference said Thursday, renewing a sensitive debate about how lifestyle factors affect the disease.

Health-Care Reform's Major Hurdle: Doctor Shortages - CNBC

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 4:47pm CDT by ThomastonPaine

The health-care reform legislation is expected to create more jobs in the health-care sector but there's one major side effect it may not cure: There may not be enough doctors to see all of the people who are now covered.

Congress gives college aid a boost

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 4:46pm CDT by Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press Writer

More needy college students will have access to bigger Pell Grants, and future borrowers of government loans will have an easier time repaying them, under a vast overhaul of higher education aid on its way to President Barack Obama's desk.

Teacher told 20 years ago she could never have children discovers she CAN have a child... on Google

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 4:46pm CDT by cartooncat

Julie Cameron was just 15 years old when doctors told her she would never have children. The distraught teenager was diagnosed with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome, an extremely rare condition that meant she was born without a womb, cervix or fallopian tubes.

Does it pay to fight stress with your wallet?

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 4:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Americans will spend an estimated $14 billion a year by 2008 on the "stress industry," according to Market Data. But do any of those products and services really work?

Meal in Last Supper paintings supersized

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 4:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The food in famous paintings of the Last Supper has grown by biblical proportions over the last millennium, researchers report in a medical journal Tuesday.

FDA panel mulls tanning bed ban for teens under 18

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 3:53pm CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writer

Federal health experts say more restrictions are needed to protect teenagers from the cancer risks of tanning beds, including a potential ban for people under 18.

"Its all in your head"...or is it?

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 2:43pm CDT by Sherry working hard

How many times have you been to your Dr. and attempted to describe what your pain is and where you think it is? Only to leave his/her office and question whether they believed you or not.

Bad behavior linked to poor parenting

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 2:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Poor parenting causes boys, but few girls, to be particularly prone to bad behavior, a new study suggests.

The Human Body as a Subway Map

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 2:15pm CDT by tyler

Sam Loman [just-sam.com] created an original take on illustrating the inner structure and workings of the human body as the tight intertwining of different systems (e.g. arterial, digestive, musculetal, respiratory, etc.), by way of a subway map metaphor. This is rad.

CDC: Breast-feeding varies by race, place

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 2:05pm CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

A new study confirms that Hispanic women generally breast-feed more than white and black women do. But it finds surprising regional differences in U.S. breast-feeding rates.

Optimism can boost your immunity

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 2:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Optimism doesn't just boost your mood. According to new research, a glass-half-full attitude also strengthens the immune system.

Hormones in U.S. Beef Linked to Cancer Risk

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 12:29pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Beef produced in the United States contains dangerously high levels of natural and synthetic hormones, warns Dr. Samuel S. Epstein of the Cancer Prevention Coalition.

Bullies choose their victims wisely

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 12:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Bullies choose their victims wisely, targeting kids who are unpopular and less likely to be defended by their peers, a new study finds.

Doctors Warn: Avoid Genetically Modified Food

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 11:46am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) has called on all physicians to prescribe diets without genetically modified (GM) foods to all patients.1 They called for a moratorium on genetically modified organisms (GMOs), long-term independent studies, and labeling.

Keep your dirty calories off my burger

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 10:56am CDT by K-joy

Calorie counts are ruining my dining experiences!

One-third of breast cancer may be avoidable

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 8:13am CDT by msnbc.com health

Up to a third of breast cancer cases in Western countries could be avoided if women ate less and exercised more, researchers at a breast cancer conference said Thursday - comments that could ignite heated discussions among victims and advocates.

The Language of Modern Parenting

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 7:12am CDT by Miss Linguistics

When I was pregnant with my first baby, I anticipated the sleep deprivation. I anticipated the changes to my social life. But no one ever told me I would have to learn a whole new language. Forget pamphlets on breastfeeding, I need a dictionary.

The 30 Worst Sandwiches To Eat In America

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 7:11am CDT by The Intrepid Pundit

When it comes to sandwiches, remember this: With the power to create comes the power to inflate.

Toddler in hospital after father's smallpox shot

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 6:41am CDT by msnbc.com health

A 2-year-old Indiana boy and his mother contracted a rare and life-threatening infection from his soldier father's smallpox vaccination, according to a published report.

Experts: One-third of breast cancer is avoidable

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 6:37am CDT by msnbc.com health

Up to a third of breast cancer cases in Western countries could be avoided if women ate less and exercised more, researchers at a conference on breast cancer said Thursday.

WHO probes reports of smallpox in Uganda

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 6:35am CDT by msnbc.com health

The World Health Organization is investigating suspected cases of smallpox - which was officially declared eradicated worldwide in 1979 - in Uganda.

Papua New Guinea - Mt. Hagen water returns

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 5:28am CDT by Seagull

NORMAL flow of water to Mt Hagen city, Western Highlands province, is expected to return to normal today.

Facebook gives you the clap: Official

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 5:25am CDT by Ageing Hippie

The sharp rise in syphilis cases in Teesside has been partially attributed to social networking sites which incautious locals are trawling in search of casual sex.

Parents convicted in diabetic daughter's death

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 4:53am CDT by msnbc.com health

The parents of a 17-year-old girl who slipped into a diabetic coma and died were convicted of second-degree murder on Wednesday.

Experts: One-third of breast cancer is avoidable

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 4:23am CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

Up to a third of breast cancer cases in Western countries could be avoided if women ate less and exercised more, researchers at a breast cancer conference said Thursday — comments that could ignite heated discussions among victims and advocates.

Up to a third of breast cancers could be avoided

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 4:23am CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

Up to a third of breast cancer cases in Western countries could be avoided if women ate less and exercised more, researchers at a conference said Thursday, renewing a sensitive debate about how lifestyle factors affect the disease.

Obama issues low-key order on abortions

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 1:19am CDT by msnbc.com health

Anything but jubilant, President Barack Obama awkwardly kept a promise Wednesday he made to ensure passage of historic health care legislation, pledging the administration would not allow federal funds to pay for elective abortions covered by private insurance.

Effectivenes of vasectomy

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 12:52am CDT by jonmikel

Major causes of vasectomy failure

8 Ways Health Reform Will Affect You - US News and World Report

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 10:37pm CDT by arkansasindian

a good starting point to talk about health care

Blue Line Foodservice Distribution voluntarily recalls "Spice Paks"

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 8:39pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

As a result of a recall of Black Pepper by Mincing Overseas Spice Company, Blue Line Foodservice Distribution of Farmington Hills, MI is voluntarily recalling Little Caesars Spice Paks.

Study adds evidence that bone drugs work, are safe

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 8:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A new study gives reassuring news about the safety of Fosamax and Reclast, bone-building drugs taken by millions of American women. It found that long-term use does not significantly raise the risk of a rare type of fracture near the hip.

More evidence that bone drugs work, are safe

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 8:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A new study gives reassuring news about the safety of Fosamax and Reclast, bone-building drugs taken by millions of American women. It found that long-term use does not significantly raise the risk of a rare type of fracture near the hip.

Woman bit by rattle snake. How much does the anti-venom cost? (Video)

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 7:49pm CDT by jedipunk

Lian gets bitten by a western diamondback rattlesnake in Tucson Arizona whilst tending to a friends garden. The snake was about 4foot long, and bit her on two knuckles. She needed over 20 vials of anti-venom. Two months on, she still can't straighten her fingers

Divorce attorney says Dennis Hopper is dying

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 7:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Dennis Hopper is terminally ill and unable to undergo chemotherapy as he battles prostate cancer, his attorney wrote in a court filing.

Yoga causes controversy in public schools

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 6:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health

In Tara Guber's ideal world, American children would meditate in the lotus position and chant in Sanskrit before taking stressful standardized tests.

Military aims for better concussion detection

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 5:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Battlefield medics will soon conduct mandatory examinations of service members who may have sustained concussions instead of waiting for them to complain of symptoms, the military's brain-injury experts said Wednesday.

Bigger hospitals may treat some conditions better

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 5:35pm CDT by Alicia Chang, AP Science Writer

People hospitalized with a heart attack, heart failure or pneumonia fare better if they are admitted someplace that treats a lot of those problems, a large study of Medicare patients finds.

This 1-Year-Old Happy Meal Has Aged Surprisingly Well

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 5:08pm CDT by tyler

Have you ever wondered what a McDonald's Happy Meal looks like after it's sat on a shelf (not in a freezer) for a year? This seems like one of those things I would learn accidentally, but writer Nonna Joann Bruso decided to find out on purpose.

1 in 10 Chinese adults are diabetics, study finds

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 4:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health

After working overtime to catch up to life in the West, China now faces a whole new problem: the world's biggest diabetes epidemic.

1 in 10 Chinese adults are diabetics, study finds

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 4:01pm CDT by Margie Mason, AP Medical Writer

After working overtime to catch up to life in the West, China now faces a whole new problem: the world's biggest diabetes epidemic.

Study adds evidence that bone drugs work, are safe

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 4:00pm CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

A new study gives reassuring news about the safety of Fosamax and Reclast, bone-building drugs taken by millions of American women. It found that long-term use does not significantly raise the risk of a rare type of fracture near the hip.

Obama signs order on abortion in health care bill

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 3:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health

With little fanfare, President Barack Obama signed an executive order Wednesday designed to ensure that no federal money can be used for elective abortions under the nation's new health care legislation.

Physical fitness linked to academic success

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 3:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Physically fit students tend to score higher on standardized tests than their less fit peers, a new study suggests.

Hour of exercise? Yeah, right, many women say

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 3:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Healthy middle-aged women in America will be hard pressed to get in the full hour of moderate exercise it will take to avoid gaining weight as they age, and it may be too challenging for some.

AlgaeCal Calcium Supplement Certified Organic by USDA and IFOAM

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 2:55pm CDT by AneWriter

how timely this article came out. Just last night I heard on the news that most north-americans aren't getting enough calcium, which is a huge problem for an aging population. It sounds like a good alternative to someone like me who doesn't like to drink milk.

Relax! It'll boost your memory, study shows

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 2:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Stronger and more lasting memories are likely to be formed when a person is relaxed and the memory-related neurons in the brain fire in sync with certain brain waves, scientists said.

Treating Allergies With Drops, Not Shots

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 2:43pm CDT by geminisunset

... Then Empie's doctors at Botsford Hospital's ENT Specialists in Novi offered her something new. It's called sublingual immunotherapy. Instead of a shot, patients place drops of a special solution under their tongue.

Talking to children about death

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 2:27pm CDT by april dattalo

This article is about how to talk to your children about death. It talks about being careful of the words you use to talk about death so you don't scare them or cause unneccessary anxiety.

Democrats express safety concerns after protests

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 2:24pm CDT by Jim Abrams, Associated Press Writer

House Democrats are expressing concerns about their personal safety following protests over health care legislation.

Hour of exercise? Yeah, right, many women say

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 2:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Healthy middle-aged women in America will be hard pressed to get in the full hour of moderate exercise it will take to avoid gaining weight as they age, and it may be too challenging for some.

Why We Get Fat: Seeking Clues in Our Cells - Overcoming Obesity - TIME

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 2:14pm CDT by luckydog

Losing weight can seem like an unwinnable war. You know you need to eat less and exercise more, but that's nearly impossible when everything in your life — from job stress to family crises to the temptation of fast and fatty foods — encourages you to do the opposite.

Are Veterans Being Given Deadly Cocktails to Treat PTSD?

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 1:28pm CDT by take2la

The trial of Vietnam veteran Ted Baker who claims Seroquel he was prescribed for PTSD caused diabetes which began last month in New Jersey, is one of 26,000 lawsuits AstraZeneca faces.

They saved Obama's bill; can he save their seats?

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 1:13pm CDT by Philip Elliott, Associated Press Writer

Their votes helped deliver President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. Now, dozens of Democrats are politically imperiled in a contentious environment where emotions are raw and likely to remain so.

12 Things To Do To Improve Your Health

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 12:53pm CDT by Thomas Cloud CFP(R)

For this edition of The Big Picture it’s been a while since we kind of talked about health and I’ve found a really good article from Better Nutrition Magazine.

Neugebauer follows apology for outburst with ad

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 12:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Rep. Randy Neugebauer, who apologized to a fellow House member for shouting "baby killer" during debate on the health care bill, is now running a campaign ad vowing to continue speaking out against abortion.

Want kids to eat veggies? Steam them

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 12:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health

For all those parents out there who struggle to feed their children vegetables, Dutch researchers have some advice: keep them crunchy by steaming or boiling them.

Pregnant? Yes, you are losing your memory

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 12:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Many pregnant women report being more forgetful as their pregnancy progresses, and new research suggests it could be caused by elevated hormone levels affecting the brain.

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Walong Marketing, Inc. Expands Nationwide Voluntary Recall Flying Horse Sesame Chewy Candy Due to Undeclared Peanuts

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 12:17pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Buena Park, CA – Walong Marketing, Inc. of Buena Park, California is expanding a voluntary recall of Flying Horse Sesame Chewy Candy due to undeclared peanuts to include Flying Horse White Sesame Chewy Candy.

Dr. Phil is a 'terrible, terrible man,' San Diego judge says at sentencing of shoplifters

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 11:58am CDT by take2la

Judge Irma Gonzalez on Monday criticized Dr. Phil, she called him "a terrible, terrible man," adding, "what a charlatan this man is."

Neugebauer follows apology for outburst with ad

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 10:36am CDT by Jim Abrams, Associated Press Writer

Rep. Randy Neugebauer, who apologized to a fellow House member for shouting "baby killer" during debate on the health care bill, is now running a campaign ad vowing to continue speaking out against abortion.

Baby Autumn finally comes home

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 7:47am CDT by msnbc.com health

Still living in poverty, a young mother has done her best to bond with the baby that another family has cared for for six months, though she's still not sure she's ready to have her baby come home.

Political recriminations linger over health care

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 6:24am CDT by Erica Werner, Associated Press Writer

Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin is accusing Republicans of engaging in a "political exercise" by slowing progress on a bill designed to complete congressional passage of the health system overhaul.

Baby slings recalled after infant deaths

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 5:57am CDT by The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com

WASHINGTON, D.C. - After reports of three infant deaths, the government ordered a recall Wednesday of 1 million “SlingRider” and “Wendy Bellissimo” infant slings, in conjunction with the manufacturer Infantino of San Diego, Calif.

Global Fund seeks $20 billion to fight AIDS, TB

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 5:10am CDT by Mike Corder, Associated Press Writer

A global group funding the battle against AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis in impoverished countries urged wealthy nations on Wednesday to keep paying for the fight even as the economic crisis forces budget cuts.

Fattest state's lawmakers shed pounds, fried stuff

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 4:30am CDT by Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press Writer

In a gym at a tiny college in the capital of the most obese state in the nation, state Rep. John Hines dropped his chest to the floor, let out an "Aaaarrrrgggh!" and forced through a few final pushups.

To fix school lunch program, D.C. turns to restaurateur

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 2:27am CDT by henry1966

The stakes are high. The District of Columbia has the highest rate of adolescent obesity in the country, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Ban on lap bands for kids

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 1:41am CDT by Seagull

AUSTRALIAN doctors are being asked to stop performing lap-band surgery on obese children

Gap in health care law's protection for children

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 1:18am CDT by msnbc.com health

The Obama administration is scrambling to fix a potential problem with a much-touted benefit of its new health care law, a gap in coverage improvements for children in poor health, officials said Tuesday.

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The island isn’t hell, but it feels like it on ‘Lost’

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 11:34pm CDT by Ree Hines, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

The fine writers of “Lost” know a thing or two about telling a tragic tale of woe and despair. In the flashback days of seasons yore, little by little viewers learned nearly every island character had a history that either involved murder, abuse, deception or a frightening cocktail of all three with a bad dad thrown in for good measure.

High-Fructose Corn Syrup Prompts Considerably More Weight Gain

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 11:18pm CDT by luckydog

In addition to causing significant weight gain in lab animals, long-term consumption of high-fructose corn syrup also led to abnormal increases in body fat, especially in the abdomen, and a rise in circulating blood fats called triglycerides.

It's the Law of the Land - President Signs Healthcare Overhaul

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 11:09pm CDT by luckydog

WASHINGTON (AP) -- It was a day of history for the nation -- and sweet vindication for President Barack Obama. His grin seemed wider than any in recent memory.

BBQ alert!! Study: Marinades help prevent cancer!

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 11:08pm CDT by lakeprincess

Canadian scientists say this is true - and say jerk marinades have the most antioxidants!

Experts say states' health care lawsuits don't stand a chance

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 10:50pm CDT by Jerry Verlinger

The Attorneys General in 13 states (12 of them Republicans) filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging the health-care bill minutes after President Barack Obama signed the landmark legislation into law., claiming that the new law's requirement for all Americans to buy health insurance i …

Obese man 'too heavy to lift into ambulance'

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 10:20pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

An obese man, who became ill after trying to lose weight, had to be left in his bed overnight after firemen found it 'impossible' to lift him into an ambulance.

Interval training can cut exercise hours sharply

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 10:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

People who complain they have no time to exercise may soon need another excuse.

Moms less likely to commit suicide

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 10:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Women with lots of children might be stressed but they are less likely to commit suicide, according to a Taiwanese study that found the more children a woman has, the lower her suicide risk.

Not Feeling Well? Perhaps Your Marijuana Deficient

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 9:15pm CDT by Aunk (The Cultural Health Guy)

For several years I have postulated that marijuana is not, in the strict sense of the word, an intoxicant.

Poker Tournament and Casino Night Does Good for Kids with Cancer

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 8:54pm CDT by The Seany Foundation

How one children's charity is finding new ways of making "good" out of other people's "bad" habits...

In Cancer Fight, Teenagers Don't Fit In

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 8:48pm CDT by The Seany Foundation

An informative NY Times article on the gap between pediatric care and adult care and who's left in between...

Here's why maple syrup is very good for your health

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 7:59pm CDT by Synthesis

Good news for sweet tooths everywhere: that sticky syrup you love to pour on pancakes and waffles is not only bad for you — it might be good for you, too.

Gap in health care law's protection for children

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 7:52pm CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

The Obama administration is scrambling to fix a potential problem with a much-touted benefit of its new health care law, a gap in coverage improvements for children in poor health, officials said Tuesday.

If I Ate Lab-Grown Human Tissue or Organs, Would I Be Considered a Cannibal?

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 6:20pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

We realize you're asking hypothetically. If you're looking to indulge in the other, other white meat but can't stand the idea of society branding you a cannibal, this might be the loophole you're looking for. And there are plenty of dishes to choose from.

Single women still feel 'spinster' stigma

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 5:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Though more and more women are staying single or waiting to marry these days, the stigma against "spinsters" hasn't lessened, a new survey found.

Grit, deals, luck seal Obama's health care plan

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 4:46pm CDT by Charles Babington, Associated Press Writers

President Barack Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi poured nearly all their political strength into passing a landmark health care bill that will mark Obama's legacy and shape the elections of 2010 and beyond.

FDA panel mostly backs much-debated knee device

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 4:43pm CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writer

Federal health experts said Tuesday a device for repairing knees that was subject to a contentious three-year review by the Food and Drug Administration is likely safe and effective, despite major shortcomings with company studies.

High fructose corn syrup--yep, guess what, it's pretty bad for you!

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 3:35pm CDT by AMphoto

Although it may not be what the people over at the Corn Refiners Association would like you to believe, HFCS is worse for you than table sugar--and no amount of media spin can prove that wrong.

For women, fighting flab requires an hour a day

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 3:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Rev up the treadmill: Sobering new research spells out just how much exercise women need to keep the flab off as they age - and it's a lot.

Older women need 1-hour workouts to fend off flab

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 3:01pm CDT by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer

Rev up the treadmill: Sobering new research spells out just how much exercise women need to keep the flab off as they age — and it's a lot.

Top US psychiatrist calls for ethics cleanup

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

American psychiatrists need to break away from a "culture of influence" created by their financial dealings with the drug industry, the head of the National Institute of Mental Health said in a leading medical journal.

Developing nations to get pneumonia vaccines

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 2:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health

GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer Inc. made a 10-year commitment to supply developing nations with new pneumonia vaccines.

8 children stabbed to death at Chinese school

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 2:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A former medical worker allegedly stabbed to death eight young children and wounded five others Tuesday in a bloody rampage outside an elementary school in eastern China.

J&J Internal Documents Reveal Unsavory and Potentially Illegal Marketing of Risperdal

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 2:43pm CDT by take2la

J&Js marketing of Risperdal could be illegal since current law states that drug companies cannot promote a drug for uses other than those approved by the FDA.

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McCain Foods USA Announces Voluntary Recall of Frozen Potato Product Containing Black Pepper That May Pose Health Risk

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 2:33pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Lisle, IL – McCain Foods USA today announced a voluntary recall of the McCain All American Roaster frozen potato product listed below which contains a pepper ingredient that could be contaminated with Salmonella.

Cancer Treatment Coverage for Children ... Republicans Will Try and Repeal it!

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 2:25pm CDT by A. Macarthur

Here's a taste of your own medicine right-wing/conservatives/Republicans/teabaggers! You have declared WAR ON … • CANCER TREATMENT INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN • EXPANDED MEDICARE COVERAGE FOR SENIORS

Backless hospital gowns redesigned in Britain

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 2:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Stylish hospital gowns that snap down the side were unveiled in Britain on Tuesday, intended to replace those shapeless cloth sacks with useless ties that flash open at the worst possible moments.

Backless hospital gowns redesigned in Britain

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 1:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Gone are the fiddly little ties that open at the worst possible time: Hospital gowns that snap down the side are being promoted in Britain in a bid to improve the hospital experience for sick people.

Death

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 1:34pm CDT by Ashley Leger

As one lives with the loss, they become scared, lonely, and confused. Once the person realizes that denying the loss will not make it go away, individuals often become angry (Gard, 2000).

Decode your food cravings

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 1:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The urge to scarf is more than a hunger cue gone wild. It's a window into your nutritional needs and your personality.

Women: Single and Loving It

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 12:28pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

"It's an old-fashioned message, that you're better off if you find a man," DePaulo tells WebMD. "It's this idea that you can be single, have your big career and all your friends, but that's not the route to happiness, it's not deep or meaningful like marriage is.

13 attorneys general sue over health care overhaul

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 12:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Attorneys general from 13 states sued the federal government Tuesday, claiming the landmark health care overhaul is unconstitutional just seven minutes after President Barack Obama signed it into law.

Health care overhaul is boon to TV networks

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 12:11pm CDT by David Bauder, AP Television Writer

Television networks recognized a historical event Tuesday by breaking into programming as President Barack Obama signed legislation changing the nation's health care system.

Toddlers given anti-psychotic drugs

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 12:10pm CDT by take2la

CHILDREN as young as two are being prescribed anti-psychotic drugs that have been linked to deaths overseas (in the US).

State attorneys general sue over health bill

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 11:43am CDT by Pete Williams, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

The ink is still drying on the health care overhaul bill signed into law Tuesday by President Barack Obama, but attorneys general from at least 14 states have filed lawsuits to challenge the legislation.

Liberal caucus leader will introduce new public option bill

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 9:44am CDT by Drizzey

"Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.), the co-chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said she plans to unveil legislation to add the government-run option to the national healthcare exchange established by legislation President Barack Obama is to sign tomorrow."

50 Depressing Facts About The Healthcare System That Will Make You Beg For Reform

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 9:32am CDT by redshadowwithgreenbackground

America spends $7,290 per capita on health care, far more than other countries.

Health law makes calorie counts hard to hide

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 9:31am CDT by msnbc.com health

That Caesar salad you're about to eat? It's 800 calories, and that's without the croutons. The fettuccine alfredo? A whopping 1,220 calories. You may choose to ignore the numbers, but soon it's going to be tough to deny you saw them.

A young mom's plan unravels

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 7:56am CDT by msnbc.com health

A young mother makes the painful decision to send her newborn daughter to live with another family while she looks for work and a place to live. But what will happen when things fall apart?

Health law will make calorie counts hard to ignore

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 2:06am CDT by Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Writer

That Caesar salad you're about to eat? It's 800 calories, and that's without the croutons. The fettuccine alfredo? A whopping 1,220 calories. You may choose to ignore the numbers, but soon it's going to be tough to deny you saw them.

Tea partiers vow revenge over health overhaul

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 2:01am CDT by Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Writer

Tea party activists aren't just angry that Democrats passed a major health care overhaul, they are out for revenge.

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2theadvocate.com | News | Judge mulls bankruptcy for Stanford fraud case â�� Baton Rouge, LA

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 12:43am CDT by Stan-1677357

While the courts waste time 25000 victims who lost $1 billion wait. Where are the regulators? They are unable to prevent these financial fiascos from happening and do little to help the victims.

Healthcare Reform! American Style!

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 12:19am CDT by Michael S Coleman

Type Your Article Here ...Finally Congress is listening to the people, not the lobbyist. Those lying, low-life republicans got put in their place. So many american people will benefit from the HRC bill. This HRC Reform will help small businesses get a handle on their cost.

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The Perpetual View: Health Care Mandate to Be Enforced by IRS â��Bounty Huntersâ��

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 12:13am CDT by arkansasindian

here it comes!!!

Obama shows a president can be both strong and wrong

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 12:02am CDT by backroads

Having seen Wall Street court disaster with highly leveraged risks and many Americans ruined by overextended borrowing, Obama's main response to the economic crisis has been to repeat the excesses of both on a grand scale.

Obama's won his great fight but I've never seen America split so much

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 11:27pm CDT by Eyebee

An intereting synopsis of President Obama, from one of the UK's leading right-wing journalists, Max Hastings.

Study: Last Supper paintings supersize the food

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 11:01pm CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Has even the Last Supper been supersized?

Does this man look black to you?

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 10:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A genomics company analyzed the DNA of whiter than white genetics pioneer James Watson and found that some of his genes are likely to have come from a black ancestor.

Vote: Guys, are you worried you can't compare?

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 9:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Cast your vote: Guys, are you worried you can't compare to her toys? Gals, would you try enhancing your sex life with a toy?

What Your Nails Say about Your Health.......

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 8:17pm CDT by Citizen Ira

Did you know your nails can reveal clues to your overall health? A touch of white here, a rosy tinge there, or some rippling o rbumps may be a sign of disease in the body. Problems in the liver, lungs, and heart can show up in your nails.

Scientists step closer to eliminating tuberculosis

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 7:23pm CDT by Red Wolf

Scientists from Britain and the US say they have discovered a chemical pathway that could be developed to cause tuberculosis to self destruct.

Health care gains start soon - bigger ones later

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 6:21pm CDT by luckydog

WASHINGTON – The first changes under the new health care law will be easy to see and not long in coming: There'll be $250 rebate checks for seniors in the Medicare drug coverage gap, and young adults moving from college to work will be able to stay on their parents' plans until …

Prostate surgeons using robots don t lose sensation of touch

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 6:01pm CDT by medreporter

New York study looks at whether surgeons who use robots to remove cancerous prostate glands have similar outcomes as doctors cutting with their own hands.

Republican Party Pooper Revenge: Killing Health Bill & Sick People

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 5:50pm CDT by Dan Tilson

Get ready for the Repeal Movement...

New approach may mean big change in MS care

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 5:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Under intense pressure from patients, some U.S. doctors are cautiously testing a provocative theory that abnormal blood drainage from the brain may play a role in multiple sclerosis - and that a surgical vein fix might help.

Rotarix Vaccine: Update to Clinicians and Public Health Professionals

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 5:03pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

FDA is recommending that healthcare professionals temporarily suspend the use of Rotarix, a vaccine used to prevent rotavirus disease. FDA's recommendation is a precaution taken while the agency learns more about the situation.

Readers' Questions on the Health Care Overhaul - Prescriptions Blog

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 5:01pm CDT by The Incredulous One

"The landmark health care overhaul passed by the House late Sunday will provide medical coverage to tens of millions of uninsured Americans and will have an impact on nearly everyone who already has insurance.

Testing new MS theory as patients demand care now

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 3:40pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Under intense pressure from patients, some U.S. doctors are cautiously testing a provocative theory that abnormal blood drainage from the brain may play a role in multiple sclerosis — and that a surgical vein fix might help.

Texas Republican says he shouted 'baby killer'

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 3:03pm CDT by Jim Abrams, Associated Press Writer

Texas Republican Rep. Randy Neugebauer acknowledged Monday that he is the lawmaker who shouted out "baby killer" during a floor speech by Rep. Bart Stupak, an anti-abortion Democrat whose vote was crucial to passing the Democratic health care bill Sunday evening.

Heart disease treatment pioneer James Black dies

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 1:41pm CDT by Raphael G. Satter, Associated Press Writer

Nobel Prize-winning pharmacologist James Black, whose breakthrough beta-blocker drugs help treat millions of heart patients and save thousands of lives, has died at age 85, his former university said Monday.

What Americans really think about the overhaul

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 1:40pm CDT by The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com

A historic overhaul of the nation’s health care system has passed and appears headed to President Barack Obama’s desk to be signed into law. But the legislation, which garnered no Republican support, has prompted frustration and even anger from people of all political affiliations who are confused about the bottom line of the bill and what it means for their lives.

FDA warns doctors about Glaxo rotavirus vaccine

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 1:06pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

U.S. health officials urged pediatricians Monday to temporarily stop using one of two vaccines against a leading cause of diarrhea in babies, after discovering that doses of GlaxoSmithKline's Rotarix were contaminated with bits of an apparently benign pig virus.

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Texas congressman admits yelling ‘baby killer’

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 11:56am CDT by The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com

A Republican congressman from Texas on Monday admitted he shouted “baby killer” from the House floor as Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Mich., defended his change of position on health care legislation on Sunday. But Rep. Randy Neugebauer said that his remark was a comment on the bill itself and not directed at the Michigan lawmaker.

Just TWO Reasons: Are you happy the Health Reform is now reality or not? (Poll)

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 11:44am CDT by Ms CYPRAH

America has made history in a massive way with the passing of the Health Reform Bill. In an email sent to thank supporters online, President Obama noted three important things:

Immediate effects of health reform bill

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 10:17am CDT by msnbc.com health

Obama administration officials and wonks call them "early deliverables." They're the benefits of the health legislation that would kick in this election year.

Film: 147 toddlers infected in Uzbek HIV outbreak

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 10:03am CDT by Associated Press

A respected online publication claims that an AIDS outbreak at two children's hospitals in the Central Asian nation of Uzbekistan has killed at least 14 children and left 133 infected with HIV.

Obama, Democrats show command of health care votes

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 9:05pm CDT by luckydog

WASHINGTON – Triumph in their grasp, President Barack Obama and House Democrats demonstrated command of the votes needed to pass landmark health care legislation Sunday night, a climactic chapter in a century-long quest for near universal coverage. The House argued its way thr …

A Tale of Two Systems

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 7:36pm CDT by Tania Hussain

Last summer was quite the time of my life and I don’t mean that in a positive aspect. I have never experienced anything like last summer.

Expectant dads get sick and tired too

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 6:20pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Men believe they suffer the same symptoms of pregnancy as their partners, according to a new survey. Questionnaires filled out by 400 men and women from the Waikato reveal men reported food cravings, weight gain, constipation, headaches, toothaches and even labour pains.

More women holding down multiple jobs

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 6:20pm CDT by Eve Tahmincioglu, Career and labor reporter

Last April, Mary Beth Sammons lost her job as a vice president for an Internet company where she made about $110,000 working 50 hours a week.

Leading abortion foe reaches pact on health care

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 4:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A leading Democratic abortion foe in the House says he has reached agreement with the White House and party leaders to make sure health care legislation does not permit the use of federal funds for elective abortions.

Insurers, doctor-owned hospitals get late help

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 4:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Tucked into President Barack Obama's health care bill are several 11th-hour changes that help major insurance companies and doctor-owned hospitals.

White House Statement On Abortion Compromise

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 3:30pm CDT by Ageing Hippie

Just before 4 p.m. ET, the White House released text of a compromise on abortion to help clear the way for passage of the health care legislation.

Nanotech robots deliver gene therapy through blood | Reuters

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 2:47pm CDT by Coral Atlas

Amazing - and almost frightening!

Westmoreland out of ICU at Phoenix hospital

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 1:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Boston Red Sox minor league prospect Ryan Westmoreland has been out of the intensive care unit and into the neuro rehabilitation unit at the St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix on Friday.

How much does it cost for nursing home care where you live per day?

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 11:47am CDT by renard

Where I live nursing home care is at least $225.00 per day for room and board which does not include specialized care and medicine. If you cant afford that then you have to depend on a family member and a visiting nurse to see after a sick or disabled family member.

Nepalese doc is 'God of Sight' to nation's poor

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 11:00am CDT by msnbc.com health

Thousands of doctors all over the world have been trained in Dr. Sanduk Ruit's novel approach of removing cataracts, with the hope of slowly lessening the leading cause of blindness that affects 18 million people worldwide.

President Obama, Speaker Pelosi and Leader Reid a ruling Triumverate for the ages..,

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 10:52am CDT by renard

I predict here and now that should the Congress pass health care reform, that this political combination will be seen for decades and centuries to come, and as long as there is a place called the United States of America as having forged a pact that changed the course, fortunes …

Rise in marriages between cousins is putting children's health at risk

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 10:26am CDT by maddad

The dangers of marriage between first cousins are to be highlighted by a leading professor, with a warning that their children are at risk of genetic defects.

Parkinson's Victim Derided and Thrown at by Tea Partiers Speak

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 9:39am CDT by J. Richter

The man derided and ill-treated by tea baggers speaks:

The Urgency of Reform - Nathan & Thomas in Denver | The White House

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 7:13am CDT by DeMock

Nathan's son, Thomas, was born with hemophilia in 2003.

Stressful but Vital: Picking a Nursing Home

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 6:21am CDT by henry1966

The decision is one of the hardest you will ever make. Your spouse, parent or another loved one needs care that assisted living or home health care simply cannot provide. You need to choose a nursing home.

How important is money to you?

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 5:09am CDT by henry1966

" Money makes the world go round" . " Money makes life so much easier but it doesn't make you happy" . Two examples that we've heard so often about money." Do you think it grows on my back" ? " I wish I had a tree in my back yard where it grew on" .

Recent wave of suicides at Cornell leaves parents and students anxious

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 12:04am CDT by B-Rizzle

The recent wave of suicides at Cornell University has touched a nerve with parents of farflung college students they may not speak to every day, and who may balk at discussing such an unexpected and surreal topic as the death of someone their own age.

More children are 'extremely' obese than previously thought

Posted: March 20th, 2010, 11:47pm CDT by B-Rizzle

American children are heavier than ever before, according to a new study. Not only are kids obese, they're even heavier than previously thought, says the research from healthcare provider Kaiser Permanente.

Nepalese doc is God of Sight to poor

Posted: March 20th, 2010, 11:01pm CDT by Margie Mason, AP Medical Writer

Raj Kaliya Dhanuk sits on a wooden bench, barefoot, with a tattered sari covering thin arms as rough as bark. Thick clear tears bleed from her eyes, milky saucers that stare at nothing.

Acne drug prevents HIV breakout

Posted: March 20th, 2010, 9:50pm CDT by Red Wolf

Johns Hopkins scientists have found that a safe and inexpensive antibiotic in use since the 1970s for treating acne effectively targets infected immune cells in which HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, lies dormant and prevents them from reactivating and replicating.

A Cheap, Portable Wound-Healing Device

Posted: March 20th, 2010, 9:47pm CDT by Red Wolf

In mid-February, about a month after a massive earthquake leveled much of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, a wound-care team from Brigham and Women's hospital in Boston traveled to the devastated capital.

Americas fattest states; 9 out of the top 10 are red states, 7 out of 10 the least obese are blue states.

Posted: March 20th, 2010, 7:47pm CDT by JoulesBeef

click to see info graphic... but the rest is here. Here is a map of the red and blue states and here is a map of the us if you need help with the abbreviations. . . . . . ...

A Sunday health care viewer's guide

Posted: March 20th, 2010, 6:44pm CDT by Carrie Dann , msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

As the NCAA basketball tournament reminds us, there’s nothing quite like a nothing-but-net, buzzer-beating, three-point shot that gives one team a climactic, decisive win as the crowd goes wild.

Cat-calling men give all men a bad name?

Posted: March 20th, 2010, 5:55pm CDT by Simplistic Reality

The research, by Stephenie Chaudoir and Diane Quinn of the University of Connecticut in the United States, looked into the feelings and reactions of women who saw and heard men making derogatory remarks to other women.

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John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Snack Mix and Cashew Products Due to Possible Health Risk

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 9:25pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Elgin, IL - As a follow up to the voluntary recall of black pepper from Mincing Overseas Spice Company announced on March 5, 2010, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.

Kroger Amends Code Date on Recalled Seasoning Blend Garlic Powder

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 8:46pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The Kroger Co. today amended the code date on Kroger California Seasoning Blend Garlic Powder it recalled yesterday due to notification from a supplier that an ingredient in the product may have been contaminated with Salmonella.

Man left infertile after wrong testicle removed

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 8:40pm CDT by Mego-507171

oops...

Swine flu danger appears to be ebbing

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 7:17pm CDT by SuperSaiyan

The likelihood of a third wave of pandemic H1N1 influenza appears to be declining as all indicators of swine flu activity remain low throughout the bulk of the country, according to data released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Girl, 9, saved by optician after doctors fail to spot plum-sized brain tumour SIX times

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 7:14pm CDT by upswing

A nine-year-old girl whose brain tumour was missed by doctors six times was saved by opticians after her worried mother took her for an eye test.

The texting teen braced for surgery after sending 100 messages a day

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 7:11pm CDT by upswing

A schoolgirl is facing surgery on both wrists after sending more than 100 text messages a day from her mobile phone.

Resisting the Reality of Cancer Prevention

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 7:09pm CDT by Bill Couzens

Resisting the Reality of Cancer Prevention By Bill Couzens, Founder Less Cancer a Campaign of Next Generation Choices Foundation Cancer Prevention.

Pensioner dies after pricking finger on rose bush

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 7:06pm CDT by upswing

A pensioner has died after pricking his finger on a rose bush whilst gardening at home. George Emmerson, 73, didn't realise a thorn from the plant he was pruning back had become embedded into his finger and developed blood poisoning. His arm had to be amputated and he died a we …

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Posted: March 19th, 2010, 5:45pm CDT by LYNN98108

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Medicare fix would push health care into the red

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 5:33pm CDT by Associated Press

Congressional budget scorekeepers say a Medicare fix that Democrats included in earlier versions of their health care bill would push it into the red.

Testing overseas may explain big drop in TB cases

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 4:57pm CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

An unexpected big drop in new U.S. tuberculosis cases is probably because of stepped up screening and treatment of immigrants before they leave their native countries, health officials say.

Final Health Bill Omits Some of Obama's Promises

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 4:53pm CDT by redshadowwithgreenbackground

It was a bold response to skyrocketing health insurance premiums.

Health care reform bill 101: Who must buy insurance?

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 3:55pm CDT by redshadowwithgreenbackground

If you ignore this mandate and don't get health insurance, you'll have to pay a tax penalty to the federal government, beginning in 2014. This fine starts fairly small, but by the time it is fully phased in, in 2016, it is substantial.

A look at the health care overhaul bill

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 3:53pm CDT by The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com

Congressional Democrats have released a final version of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul bill in advance of a House vote planned for Sunday. Some features of the legislation, which makes changes to the bill the Senate passed on Christmas Eve:

Final health bill omits some of Obama's promises

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 3:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health

It was a bold response to skyrocketing health insurance premiums. President Barack Obama would give federal authorities the power to block unreasonable rate hikes.

Correction: WHO drug-resistant TB story

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 3:23pm CDT by Associated Press

In a March 18 story about drug-resistant tuberculosis, The Associated Press reported erroneously that there were no U.S. cases in 2008 of extensively drug-resistant TB. There were four cases in 2008 and no cases in 2009, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

"The real question is if health care is cheaper and more effective when supplied by the state,"

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 2:21pm CDT by joe-1280782

Republicans have been saying for the last year, Let the people buy insurance through interstate competition..and having been in business myself I would agree with that premise, because I have seen first hand that other business's really could care less about the quality of …

6 natural remedies that really work

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 1:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health

When natural healers discovered these wonder potions hundreds of years ago, it turns out they were really on to something.

Visually impaired skier wins more Paralympic gold

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 1:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Brian McKeever of Canada won his second gold medal of the Paralympics, the 10-kilometer classic cross-country race for the visually impaired.

Boston Scientific Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: Recall

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 1:31pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

FDA notified healthcare professionals that FDA has been notified by Boston Scientific that it has stopped shipment and started recalling all of its implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds) that have not yet been …

Celebrity mamas fuel post-baby body blues

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 1:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Celebrity moms who have a baby and then bounce back toned and taut on a magazine cover only months - or weeks - later are inspiring fury and depression among real new mothers.

Zocor (simvastatin): increased risk of muscle injury with high doses

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 1:23pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Simvastatin is sold as a single-ingredient generic medication and as the brand-name, Zocor. It is also sold in combination with ezetimibe as Vytorin; and niacin as Simcor.

Docs want pregnancy weight guidelines lowered

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 1:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Before Jennifer Lepine became pregnant, she heard other soon-to-be moms say she should "eat for two."

The Contraception Pioneers It's time to give these researchers their due.

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 1:10pm CDT by sunnybunny1269

It doesn't take a scientist to figure out that unprotected sex leads to babies.

15 Executives Who Get Paid Millions To Deny You Health Care Coverage

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 12:49pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The business model of American health insurers is basically: try to get healthy customers as clients, and then resist as long as possible when it comes to paying out claims.

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Texas company giving its ERs support to run more efficiently | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Science and Medicine | Health

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 12:09pm CDT by Rac

15 minute ER wait or your next pizza is free

FDA announces tobacco restrictions

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 11:53am CDT by B-Rizzle

The Food and Drug Administration announced regulations Thursday that ban the sale and marketing of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products to people younger than 18 — measures that, for the most part, already have been implemented by the states.

Report: USDA lax in watching organics market

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 11:49am CDT by Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Writer

The Agriculture Department has failed to enforce penalties against some who falsely marketed foods as organic, according to an internal department investigation.

Report: USDA lax in policing organics marketing

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 11:49am CDT by Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Writer

The Agriculture Department has failed to enforce penalties against some who falsely marketed foods as organic, according to an internal department investigation.

Ebola

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 11:38am CDT by camdic

The virus has a high transmissibility, and attacks with the direct contact of the fluids of an infected person (blood, secretions, organ transplantation, sexual intercourse), and although highly contagious, is not transmitted by air.

Doctors, AARP support new health overhaul bill

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 11:36am CDT by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer

The nation's largest association of doctors and the AARP senior citizens' lobby are endorsing President Barack Obama's revised health overhaul legislation.

Poorer girls not getting HPV vaccine for cervical cancer

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 11:35am CDT by B-Rizzle

A cervical cancer vaccine is not getting to many of the girls who need it the most, a new study shows.

FDA warns of muscle risk from statin drug

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 11:32am CDT by msnbc.com health

The Food and Drug Administration says the highest available dose of the cholesterol drug Zocor can cause muscle damage as well as severe and potentially lethal kidney damage.

Does anyone know how to burn 10,000 calories so I can eat this?

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 11:23am CDT by Harvey O'Lee

Give me the Full O Bull. I'm willing to bet this will be on Man vs Food next season.

Denture Cream Maker Warns Doctors of Product Dangers

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 10:58am CDT by dcjl

Pharmaceutical giant, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), has taken the extraordinary step of warning doctors about the dangers posed by its denture cream, while continuing to blame and mislead patients crippled by its products.

Why Are Zinc-Free Denture Creams Not On Store Shelves?

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 10:56am CDT by dcjl

In response to the numerous lawsuits alleging serious injury as a result of zinc poisoning from denture creams, GlaxoSmithKline and Procter & Gamble have made zinc-free versions of their popular denture creams. But, they are very hard to find. Why is that?

9 major changes in new health care bill

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 9:59am CDT by msnbc.com health

In their attempt to pass a sweeping health care overhaul this weekend, House Democrats are pushing a package of legislative fixes to lure undecided or opposed members of their party to the "yes" category.

Judge orders renegotiation of 9/11 settlement

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 9:23am CDT by David B. Caruso, Associated Press Writer

A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

POLL - Do you like the new MSN homepage?

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 9:20am CDT by Mike-475880

Change is hard for most of us. I'm just curious how people are responding to the new format of the MSN homepage. Have a great day!

Gates-linked vaccine group wants $4.3 billion

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 9:01am CDT by msnbc.com health

A global vaccine initiative is seeking $4.3 billion in new funding to ramp up child immunization campaigns against deadly diseases.

Can hand sanitizers like Purell really stop people from getting the flu?

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 8:46am CDT by Yaakov

In 2005, Boston-based doctors published the very first clinical trial of alcohol-based hand sanitizers in homes and enrolled about 300 families with young children in day care. For five months, half the families got free hand sanitizer and a "vigorous hand-hygiene" curriculum.

Sneezing already? Allergy season starts earlier

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 8:42am CDT by msnbc.com health

If you feel like you're sneezing more this allergy season, you're probably right. Thanks to global warming, this could be your stuffiest year yet - and it's getting worse.

Sneezing already? Allergy season starts earlier

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 8:40am CDT by msnbc.com U.S. & World News

If you feel like you\'re sneezing more this allergy season, you\'re probably right. Thanks to global warming, this could be your stuffiest year yet - and it\'s getting worse.

Aging issues tougher on gays

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 8:25am CDT by mcchubstr

Discrimination led to thinner paychecks, limited health care, smaller pensions

Please Pass The Reindeer.

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 8:10am CDT by TestAnxiety

The researchers, from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, are developing this new food concept, called the "New Nordic Diet," based on the traditional cuisine and culture of Scandinavian countries.

Junk Food Tax Gaining Support

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 7:56am CDT by TestAnxiety

In an interview with Men's Health, President Obama considered a new sin tax as a means of reducing the public's demand for sugary soda.

Government recalling over 1 million high chairs

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 7:33am CDT by msnbc.com health

The government announced a recall of some 1.2 million high chairs, saying they posed a fall hazard to children.

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Medical News: BES: Testosterone Gel Improves Diabetes in Hypogonadal Men - in Meeting Coverage, BES from MedPage Today

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 11:11pm CDT by DeMock

Low testosterone is a known risk factor for type 2 diabetes in men. Up to one-third of men with type 2 diabetes are testosterone-deficient, due to aging or treatment for prostate or testicular cancer.

new radiation therapy to treat lung cancer

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 11:09pm CDT by debbie-814388

new treatment for lung cancer?

What do you Expect to Lose or Gain from Healthcare Reform?

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 10:02pm CDT by PalmettoArmadillo

Now that it looks like Congress is willing to resort to anything to pass healthcare reform I have a question to all those who have supported this measure right from the start.

Denver pit bull ban leads to 'dogs in hiding'

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 9:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Denver has one of the toughest pit-bull bans in the nation.

WHO: Not sure if drug-resistant TB is worsening

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 7:59pm CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

The World Health Organization says it doesn't have enough information to know if it is winning the fight against drug-resistant tuberculosis.

Triplet births on the rise, but death rates high

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 7:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Triplet births are increasing, even when IVF pregnancies are discounted, and the death rate for triplets is 10 times higher than for single births, Norwegian scientists said.

8 Tasty Veggies To Plant In Your Spring Garden (PHOTOS)

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 7:21pm CDT by Mr.ChollyHudnall

Some of us are still thawing out, but for many, spring is in the air. With warmth and sunshine knocking at the door, don't wait until it's too late to get your garden ready for the coming season.

Mississippi state prison plans to desegreate HIV positive inmates by May 2010 after 20 years

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 6:46pm CDT by De Guyz

In 1990, the ACLU filed a lawsuit over the MS state prisons not giving HIV + prisoners the medications needed to sustain life. After 10 years, U.S. magistrate Jerry Davis said that the problem has been corrected.

EroticaVine Topics: Is There Such a Thing as Bisexuality?

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 6:21pm CDT by Division by Zero

A little over a week or so ago I had an interesting conversation with a friend of mine whom I'll call Toni happens to be bisexual. At least Toni says she's bisexual but her partner says that there is absolutely no such thing as bisexuality.

Dirty Dentist Secrets Revealed - How Clean is Your Dentist?

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 6:16pm CDT by Rodney-889389

Usually, the biggest worry I have before going to a dentist is being self-conscious that my teeth are not white enough to stand up under scrutiny. Never mind that the whole point of going to the dentist is to make your teeth cleaner.

Idaho first to sign law aimed at health care plan

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 5:46pm CDT by John Miller, Associated Press Writer

Idaho took the lead in a growing, nationwide fight against health care overhaul Wednesday when its governor became the first to sign a measure requiring the state attorney general to sue the federal government if residents are forced to buy health insurance.

Gays often excluded from medical studies

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 5:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A small but significant portion of medical studies exclude gays from participating, sometimes without an apparent scientific reason, several cancer researchers say.

Insurer revoked HIV patients' coverage

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 5:25pm CDT by Dr. Dave-1023691

The South Carolina Supreme Court, in upholding the jury's verdict in the case in a unanimous 5-0 opinion, said that it agreed with the lower court's finding that Fortis destroyed records to hide the corporation's misconduct.

Prescription-drug heists on the rise

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 4:05pm CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writer

The $75 million heist at a pharmaceutical warehouse in Connecticut this week was just the most audacious example of a growing phenomenon: Thieves are stealing large quantities of prescription drugs for resale on the black market.

Report questions excluding gays from some studies

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 4:02pm CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

A small but significant portion of medical studies exclude gays from participating, sometimes without an apparent scientific reason, several cancer researchers say.

VA fined $227K for flawed cancer treatments in Pa.

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 3:32pm CDT by Joann Loviglio, Associated Press Writer

The Department of Veterans Affairs was fined $227,500 after incorrect radiation doses were given to 97 veterans with prostate cancer at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, a federal agency announced Wednesday.

When Are You Dead? Science Just Made the Work of Religion a Bit More Difficult

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 3:11pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Challenging enough question. But, now along comes Martin Monti and his colleagues in Belgium. They add a new test for consciousness, applied to fifty-plus folks in a proclaimed vegetative state.

Why Sex Toys Need a Woman's Touch

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 3:05pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

"The problem," she says, "was that women were looking for their G-spots and 80 to 90 percent of the manufacturers were making a stick with a ball on the end of it! This would work fantastic if you didn't have a pubic bone.

What Makes the Healthiest and Happiest Societies? Hint: It's Not Wealth

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 2:42pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

We live in a world of deep inequality, and the gap between the rich and the poor is widening. We in the rich world generally agree that this is a problem we ought to help fix—but that the real beneficiaries will be the billions of people living in poverty.

Why Community

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 2:17pm CDT by B Smart

For those of us who remember the 1960's and 70's communism is a dirty word with black and white images of people in queue for toilet paper, any kind of car you want as long as it's a Trabant, empty grocery shelves, neat columns of soldiers high-stepping before the Politbureau on …

Do Antibiotics Used to Fatten Livestock Make People Fat?

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 2:08pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The obesity epidemic is rampant, and there are many reasons for this big fat problem.

Free human eggs offered at U.S. infertility clinic

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 1:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health

An American infertility clinic is offering free human eggs to one British woman for attending an informational seminar Wednesday in London.

Wal-Mart worker fired over medical marijuana

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 1:44pm CDT by Eve Tahmincioglu, Career and labor reporter

Joseph Casias has been legally using medical marijuana to deal with the gnawing pain caused by sinus cancer and an inoperable brain tumor pressing against his skull. He says he never used it when he was on duty as an associate at a Wal-Mart in Battle Creek, Mich, and he never went to work high.

Pet deaths spark stricter testing for flea meds

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 1:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Complaints of pets injured or even killed by flea treatments have increased significantly, the EnvironmentalProtectionn Agency said as it outlined plans to make the products safer.

Silence on mental health draws ire

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 1:38pm CDT by take2la

THE federal government's refusal to declare it would take over the struggling mental health system in its health-reform blueprint has drawn fire from two psychiatric leaders, Patrick McGorry and Ian Hickie.

Kraft to cut salt in its North American foods

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 1:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Kraft Foods says it will cut the salt in its products sold in North America by an average of 10 percent over the next two years as food makers try to appeal to health-conscious consumers.

Manly faces linked to healthy babies

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 12:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health

As the health of a nation worsens, women prefer more masculine faces, research now reveals.

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Produce Valley, Inc. Initiates Voluntary Recall Due to Possible Health Risk Associated with Recalled Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) by Basic Food Flavors, Inc.

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 12:28pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Duarte, Ca – Produce Valley, Inc. is announcing a voluntary recall of a product which contains hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) that is currently bring recalled by Basic Food Flavors, Inc. in Las Vegas, Nevada due to possible Salmonella contamination.

What Happens When You File a Lawsuit?

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 12:21pm CDT by dcjl

Part I of a II Part Series on "What Happens When You File a Lawsuit." Part I – The Discovery Process.

FDA News Release: is seeking a permanent injunction against A Chau Sprouting Company

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 12:12pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The Department of Justice, in an action initiated by the U.S.

Swedish lab develops genital herpes vaccine

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 12:12pm CDT by cartooncat

Researchers in Gothenburg have developed a promising new vaccine against genital herpes, with successful tests on mice offering hope of an STD-free future for millions

Media Downplay Failings of Cancer Treatments

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 11:41am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

When the mainstream media report on cancer treatments, they seldom note that aggressive therapies may fail or cause severe side effects, researchers said.

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Health Care Onslaught: House Web and Phone System Jammed After Rush Limbaugh Gives Out Capitol Switchboard Number

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 11:20am CDT by The Grim Creeper

House Web sites and phone systems were jammed to the point of failure this afternoon from masses of constituent e-mails and phone calls related to the impending health care reform bill, according to House offices and administrators.

Netherton Syndrome NS Or Bamboo Hair

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 11:13am CDT by camdic

Netherton syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive genodermatosis of unknown cause characterized by: erythroderma, trichorrhexis invaginata(bamboo hair), ichthyosis linearis circumflexa, atopic diathesis and failure to thrive.

Parents of twins more likely to split up

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 10:54am CDT by msnbc.com health

Families with twins or triplets are more likely to separate due to the financial burdens involved, according to a survey on Wednesday.

A guide to the health care procedural dance

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 10:45am CDT by Carrie Dann, Ken Strickl, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Democratic lawmakers hope that they are about to begin the finale of their intricate, year-long dance towards passing a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s health insurance system.

The next generation of ADHD

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 10:17am CDT by maddad

LUTZ - There's a buzzword these days in the field of children's behavior-- its not exactly new, but it is getting some credence. It's a diagnosis that may provide some explanation where before there was none.

Where are the 'Biggest Losers' now?

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 10:11am CDT by msnbc.com health

Over the past five years, 206 morbidly obese Americans have dedicated themselves to losing weight on "The Biggest Loser." More than 18,000 pounds have been lost by former contestants.

Insurer targeted HIV patients to drop coverage

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 10:01am CDT by msnbc.com health

Fortis, now known as Assurant Health, used algorithms to target policyholders with HIV, revoking their insurance shortly after diagnosis. The insurance company was ordered to pay $10 million.

Canadians slow to get approved medications

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 10:00am CDT by maddad

TORONTO — Canadians are not able to quickly access newly developed prescription medicines because of the slow drug approval process and delays by provincial drug plans in approving the medicines for reimbursement, according to a new study released Wednesday by a leading Canadia …

Catholic nuns urge passage of Obama's health bill

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 9:14am CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

Catholic nuns are urging Congress to pass President Barack Obama's health care plan, in an unusual public break with bishops who say it would subsidize abortion.

US clinic sparks debate with UK human egg raffle

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 8:46am CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

An American infertility clinic seeking business in Britain has prompted fierce criticism by offering free eggs from a U.S. woman to one participant in a promotional seminar Wednesday evening in London.

Carrot-and-stick health plans reshape care

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 8:22am CDT by msnbc.com health

Some workers soon will be able to pick a new type of insurance that offers free care for some illnesses, such as diabetes or depression, but requires hefty extra fees for treatments deemed overused.

A Simple Yes or No.....

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 1:17am CDT by GoldenGateMami_Susi

No explanations. No spin. No comments. Just YES or NO.

With Cancer, Let's Face It: Words Are Inadequate

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 1:02am CDT by Scott (Scoop) Butki

excerpt:"It is easy shorthand. But it says more about the writer or speaker than it does about the deceased. We like to say that people "fight" cancer because we wrestle fearfully with the notion of ever having the disease. We have turned cancer into one of our modern devils.

Celebrity genomics without the Y chromosome: Glenn Close has her genome sequenced.

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 11:11pm CDT by Monique Meinecke

Glenn Close has Genome Sequenced

Got Lead?

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 10:56pm CDT by The Spirit

I love Indian food because it's so healther offfe dhoe hos oe ucr!

In Britain, Government Oversight Sharpens on Health Care, Helps Patients

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 10:46pm CDT by ffeineandsugar

Up until recently, healthcare oversight was restricted to "naming and shaming". Now, though, a long overdue move, say critics, who claim that the regulator has often backed hospital management rather than patients. Failing hospitals will first be warned about bad practices.

Why People Fake Illness | LiveScience

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 10:13pm CDT by Rodney-889389

In 2008, a Baltimore woman named Dina Leone shared shocking news with her friends and family: she had been diagnosed with stomach cancer. She wrote blogs and Facebook notes, updating everyone on her treatment and progress.

Clinic: Woman championed by Obama eligible for aid

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 9:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A woman championed as the Obama administration's emblem for health care reform does not have to choose between her home and her health, according to officials at the Ohio hospital where she is being treated.

Merks new blood thinner more effective

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 8:18pm CDT by debbie-814388

an alternative to warfarin

UPDATE: Warfarin Genetic Testing Decreases Hospitalization Rate, Study Finds

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 8:02pm CDT by Monique Meinecke

This is great!!! I only wish more doctors would use preventative testing rather than waiting for their patients to become sick or trying medicine after medicine before finding "the one that works".

British hospitals: No sitting allowed

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 7:01pm CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

Britons trying to cheer up their hospitalized friends and relatives often have to do so standing up; sitting on the bed usually isn't allowed.

For a happier romance, be yourself, study says

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 6:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health

When it comes to romance, the advice to "be yourself" might be right on, according to new research.

Blind soldier uses tongue device to 'see'

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 6:29pm CDT by wilbury steve

amazing device helps blind soldier to 'see'

After melanoma, higher risk of other cancers

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 6:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Melanoma survivors are at increased risk of other cancers as well as the return of their skin cancers, according to a new study, leading National Cancer Institute researchers to urge lifelong follow-up of such survivors.

Sebelius confident health care bill will pass

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 6:13pm CDT by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer

U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday that she's confident the House will have the votes to pass President Barack Obama's health care legislation, possibly as early as Friday.

Is there a Doctor in the house?

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 5:53pm CDT by kelly-1437504

This article is for all you doctors or health professionals out there...

Public split on support for health care bill

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 5:37pm CDT by Mark Murray, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

As Congress prepares for a crucial and possibly decisive vote on the fate of President Barack Obama’s health care plan, the American public is evenly divided about whether the legislation should be passed or rejected, according to the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll.

With Medicaid cuts, docs and patients drop out

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 5:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health

It has not taken long for communities to feel the downstream effects of a nationwide

GOP assails Democrats for 'sleights of hand'

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 4:50pm CDT by msnbc.com politics

Democrats defended plans to push massive health care legislation through the House without a direct vote and Republicans assailed the strategy Tuesday, as both parties fenced ferociously over the health overhaul end game.

Charges: Dentist used paper clips in root canals

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 2:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A former Massachusetts dentist is accused of putting paper clips in patients' mouths during root canals, then billing Medicaid for the stainless steel posts he should have used.

Hurt dog limps into New Mexico ER

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 2:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The patient was only slightly injured when he limped into a hospital in the northwest New Mexico city of Farmington.

Doctor says heart groups too cozy with industry

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 11:03am CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

A prominent cardiologist accused leading heart organizations of being too cozy with industry and allowing those ties to influence its policies and education programs for doctors.

7 ways to raise your stroke risk

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 9:46am CDT by The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com

Stroke is the number three killer in the United States, affecting almost 800,000 people each year, according to the National Stroke Association. These "brain attacks" occur when blood flow to the brain is interrupted (an ischemic stroke) or when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or bursts (a hemorrhagic stroke). For 144,000 people each year, the result is death. Hundreds of thousands of others are left with long-term disabilities.

Study: Gene testing helps get warfarin dose right

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 8:27am CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Doctors are reporting an exciting win for gene testing and personalized medicine: Checking patients' DNA before starting them on a popular blood thinner helps get the tricky dose right and keep them out of the hospital.

Animal shelter turned into a 'house of horrors'

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 8:01am CDT by msnbc.com health

For years, the Toronto Humane Society bragged of its low euthanasia rate - only 6 percent. But that impressive statistic was hiding a dark secret, according to criminal charges. Two other shelters in the U.S. are also accused of cruelty. neglect and extreme overcrowding.

Woman Says Doctor Gave Her Wrong Implants

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 7:50am CDT by us_news

PITTSBURGH -- An Ohio woman has sued a western Pennsylvania plastic surgeon who allegedly used the wrong kind of implants during breast augmentation surgery.

Sight Device: Blind Man Sees With His Tongue

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 7:37am CDT by kdpgrahi

Craig Lundberg, 24, who was blinded in a rocket-propelled grenade attack three years ago, is the first British soldier to test the BrainPort system.

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Animal shelter turned into a ‘house of horrors’

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 7:27am CDT by Rebecca Dube, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

For years, the Toronto Humane Society bragged of its low euthanasia rate — only 6 percent, compared with other big-city shelters that put down 50 percent or more of the animals they accept.

I smoke but I don't hit!!

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 5:21am CDT by henry1966

I'm not planning on encouraging smoking here. But lately every time I light a cigarette, especially at public places ( " in" would be ancient) people stare at me if I was planning on harming them. And that my friends, is unacceptable for me!!

Wavering Dems in Obama's sights on health vote

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 5:04am CDT by msnbc.com health

Days away from a make-or-break vote on his health care overhaul, President Barack Obama is turning up the pressure as only presidents can, as Democratic leaders make a desperate scramble for votes.

The Reconciliation Bill

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 1:56am CDT by OldPhartbsa

The Reconciliation Bill I scanned through this 2,309 page atrocity... A quick recap

Only 200 People Show Up For Obama's Big Health Care Rally in Ohio (Crickets Not Included)

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 9:23pm CDT by The Grim Creeper

Matt Mayer from the Buckeye Institute reports:

Only 200 Show Up For Obama's Big Health Care Rally in Ohio (Crickets Not Included)

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 9:23pm CDT by The Grim Creeper

Matt Mayer from the Buckeye Institute reports:

Alternative Acne Treatments That Work

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 8:55pm CDT by healthbabe

Acne Vulgaris: What is it? Acne vulgaris is the scientific name for acne. Nearly everyone gets this skin disease, at some point in their life.

13 Flabbergasting Facts About The Johnson

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 7:50pm CDT by TryCurious

Only one out of every 400 men is flexible enough to give themselves a BJ, but we're willing to wager all 400 have tried. So, if you don't like giving, maybe you outta try to find a dude who can bend like a pretzel.

Brain scans may reveal early Alzheimer's

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 7:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health

People with a family history of Alzheimer's disease often have clumps of a toxic protein in their brains even though they are perfectly healthy, researchers said on Monday.

Painful 'frozen shoulder' puzzles doctors

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 7:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Wake up to find your shoulder killing you but don't recall an injury? It could be the start of frozen shoulder, a curse of middle-aged women and one of the most puzzling joint conditions.

New study: What really happens when you die?

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 7:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A new international study is endeavoring to apply hard science to one of life's biggest mysteries - its end. "Most people think of death as a moment," said the project's founder, Dr. Sam Parnia. "We've found it goes on for a period of time."

Obama tellls another lie to try to get healthcare passed

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 7:02pm CDT by sscott

Another Obama lie. They just keep adding up. Turns out that the lady he keeps using to illustrate the need for healthcare reform needn't worry about losing her home.

IMS: China to be 3rd largest pharma market in 2011

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 7:00pm CDT by Associated Press

Sales of prescription drugs in emerging markets will grow rapidly over the next few years, pharmaceutical market research firm IMS Health says, with China becoming the world's third-largest prescription drug market in 2011.

Organic Food:15 Ways to Change the World (and Your Life)...

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 6:44pm CDT by WDH

In short: So let's bring it down to the most basic level -- right to your shopping cart. By choosing the foods labeled organic, you may . . .

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University of Central Missouri to Pay $14,988 Civil Penalty to Settle Claims about Improper Hazardous Waste Management

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 6:32pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

(Kansas City, Kan., March 15, 2010) - The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has agreed to pay a $14,988 civil penalty to the United States to settle allegations related to improper management of hazardous wastes at its campus in Warrensburg, Mo.

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Cascade Water Alliance shows consumers how to conserve water and save money during National "Fix a Leak Week"

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 6:30pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

(Bellevue, Wash. – March 15, 2010) The U.S.

Short blasts of exercise as good as hours of training, scientists find

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 6:28pm CDT by djd

Less really can be more when it comes to exercise, scientists have discovered.

Moviegoers say they would buy healthy snacks

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 6:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The head of Sony Pictures has suggested that movie theaters offer healthier snacks to help fight obesity and give audiences a broader range of food choices.

Haiti quake victims put strain on Fla. hospitals

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 5:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health

As hundreds of injured survivors of the Haiti earthquake overwhelmed Florida hospitals in January, state officials pleaded with the federal government for basic information.

Yes, we do still make things in America

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 5:27pm CDT by AllisonLinn

Walk into any big-box store in the country and you’d be forgiven for thinking that nothing is made in America anymore.

Which stores have the cheapest over-the-counter drugs?

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 4:51pm CDT by maddad

We buy more cough and cold remedies than any other type of over-the-counter medicine. Pain relievers come next, followed by heartburn medicine. But who has the lowest prices on these popular drugs?

Babies are born to boogie, study shows

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 4:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Babies love a beat, according to a new study that found dancing comes naturally to infants.

Grocery store plans to offer diabetes medication for free

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 4:31pm CDT by maddad

LAKELAND, FL -- A local grocery chain just up the ante on places offering medication for $4. They are offering medication for free.

Kicking the habit improves smokers' arteries

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 4:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A year after kicking the habit, smokers' arteries showed signs of reversing a problem that can set the stage for heart disease, according to the first big study to test this.

President Barack Obama Upends Republicans' inhuman strategy

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 4:13pm CDT by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

Today, President Barack Obama upended the Republicans’ inhuman strategy of defeating healthcare reform by propagandizing money over life. He turned their strength to a weakness by humanizing the debate.

Arteries improve after smokers quit, study finds

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 4:02pm CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Quitting smoking can turn back time.

Ga. court upholds key medical malpractice law

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 3:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A sharply divided Georgia Supreme Court on Monday upheld a key part of a sweeping 2005 law that made it more difficult for patients to win medical malpractice cases involving emergency health care providers.

Heart device can disrupt quiet hospice death

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 3:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health

If you have a heart-zapping defibrillator implanted in your chest but now are dying of something else, when do you have it turned off?

Condom machines create uproar

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 3:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The decision by a Rome high school to install condom vending machines has set off a storm in Italy, with the Catholic Church charging the move will encourage young people to have sex.

Heart-shock device may disrupt quiet hospice death

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 2:56pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

If you have a heart-zapping defibrillator implanted in your chest but now are dying of something else, when do you have it turned off?

Woman sues doc over botched boob job

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 2:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health

An Ohio woman claims in a lawsuit that a Pennsylvania plastic surgeon used the wrong kind of breast implants on her, then kept her knocked out longer than necessary and continued with the botched operation on the advice of her fiance.

Health care 101: Consumer guide to reform bill

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 1:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health

It took lawmakers a year to shape President Barack Obama's health care bill. If it finally passes Congress, it'll take the better part of a decade to write the user manual for consumers and doctors, employers and insurance companies.

Economic View - Managed Care - Get Used to It

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 11:03pm CST by redshadowwithgreenbackground

The concept embodies many modes of delivering medicine, ranging from the nightmarish bureaucratic encounter to the highly professional clinic.

Are sugar loving kids likely to grow up alcoholics and depressed

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 10:38pm CST by april dattalo

I found this article very interesting because, in my opinion, it almost makes sense. If you think about it, when someone is depressed, they often turn to comfort foods, which are usually sweets.

Two Simple Ways To Be A Happier Parent

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 10:29pm CST by april dattalo

I think that every parent should read this article and do their best to try to implement some or all of these techniques within their own home and family.

The Big 5 Personality Traits

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 10:21pm CST by april dattalo

I find this article very interesting in the fact that, it says that some believe that there is a cancer personality trait. " it's believed that their characteristics actually create toxins that work against their immune system, leaving them defenseless against certain diseases.

Kids getting braces younger and younger

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 9:25pm CST by msnbc.com health

Braces used to be another miserable part of being a teenager, but now some kids start and finish orthodontic treatment long before adolescence. But is that too young?

Yoga causes controversy in public schools

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 8:34pm CST by msnbc.com health

In Tara Guber's ideal world, American children would meditate in the lotus position and chant in Sanskrit before taking stressful standardized tests.

I Helped Dad Die

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 7:02pm CST by lets think

Assisted Suicide in Switzerland.

Organic milk: Are the benefits worth the cost?

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 6:56pm CST by msnbc.com health

Demand for organic milk, which can sell for up to double the cost of other milk, is booming. Deciding whether to spend the extra money is not as clear-cut a decision as some suggest. People may turn to organic milk for health benefits, or environmental and animal rights' issues.

Hearts may swoon when stocks do, study shows

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 5:32pm CST by msnbc.com health

Stock market slides may hurt more than your savings. New research suggests they might prompt heart attacks.

Early cannabis use linked to psychosis

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 5:14pm CST by Simplistic Reality

WASHINGTON: The longer people use cannabis or marijuana, the more likely they are to experience hallucinations or delusions or to suffer psychosis, according to a study released Saturday.

12 Year Olds More Likely to Use Potentially Deadly Inhalants than Cigarettes or Marijuana

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 5:12pm CST by Ageing Hippie

More 12 year olds have used potentially lethal inhalants than have used marijuana, cocaine and hallucinogens combined, according to data released March 11 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in conjunction with the 18th annual National Inhala …

Feds may seek more vehicle safety oversight - Topix

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 4:54pm CST by CitizenX

The government may require automakers to include brake override systems, a fix intended to prevent the type of runaway car incidents that some Toyota drivers have described.

Aromatherapy For Pain Relief

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 3:38pm CST by healthbabe

Regardless of age, sooner or later, we will all suffer aches; whether caused by intense exercise, arthritis, or a fall.

Daylight Saving: Not a Bright Time for All - MSN Health & Fitness - Sleep Disorders

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 2:25pm CST by Anthony Kipen

There isn't any logical reason for a time change, with more negatives then positives, one being, children see day light longer do not want to go to bed, and get way before they get enough sleep and out in the dark waiting to be kidnapped or raped.

Exploiting the architecture of cancers may lead to their destruction

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 2:18pm CST by miany

Professor Lisa Coussens and her coworkers, based at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center, have now discovered a way of enhancing drug delivery to tumors: using the cancer's own architecture to bring about its downfall.

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Exercise May Make You Smarter Â» Propeller

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 1:53pm CST by healthbabe

Is it possible that exercise can enhance your mood and mind as well as your body?

Low Levels Of Vitamin D Rises to Epidemic Proportions

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 1:01pm CST by luckydog

There's an epidemic in progress, and it has nothing to do with the flu. A ground-breaking study published in the March 2010 Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found an astonishing 59 per cent of study subjects had too little Vitamin D in their blood.

HVP: Biggest Food Recall in U.S. History?

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 12:26pm CST by Rene ODeay

We will now attempt to scare you into walking away from the processed food. Why? Well for many reasons, but here is one that is immediately compelling.

From Israel, a radical way to boost organ donation

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 11:58am CST by msnbc.com health

Israel is launching a potentially trailblazing experiment in organ donation: Sign a donor card, and you and your family move up in line for a transplant if one is needed.

Catholic hospitals support health care bill

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 11:13am CST by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

A group representing Catholic hospitals Saturday rallied behind President Barack Obama's health care bill ahead of a House vote in which anti-abortion lawmakers could play a decisive role.

Sick Around America (Video)

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 11:12am CST by Par4TheCourse

As the worsening economy leads to massive job losses—potentially forcing millions more Americans to go without health insurance—FRONTLINE travels the country examining the nation's broken health care system and explores the need for a fundamental overhaul.

What makes you happy?

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 11:04am CST by ERich-356044

There are days that I would love to erase from my memory. There are also days I want to cherish in my memory for as long as I can. When things get bad, I refer to my list of things that make me happy. Here are a few...

Daylight-Saving Time and Sleep

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 10:50am CST by Par4TheCourse

Daylight-saving time doesn't have to disrupt your sleep schedule. A few simple tips help ensure sound sleep during daylight-saving time and beyond.

Fat American children: many causes, a lifetime of effects

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 10:24am CST by Par4TheCourse

Eating habits, physical activity, access to parks, ethnicity, poverty and TV watching all play a role in the epidemic, as do many other factors.

Sex life ends at 70 for average person, medical study finds

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 8:57am CST by RiverDog-1572451

The average person's sex life ends by age 70, according to a report published Tuesday in the British Medical Journal.

My Dog Cromwell has Sympathy Surgery

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 8:29am CST by Chaplainkent

Dog is man's best friend but mine carried it a step past being a best friend. He had the exact same surgery two weeks to the day and the exact hour as me.

Hearts may swoon when stocks do, study suggests

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 7:32am CST by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Stock market slides may hurt more than your savings. New research suggests they might prompt heart attacks. Duke University researchers found a link between how a key stock index performed and how many heart attacks were treated at their North Carolina hospital shortly after the recession began in December 2007 through July 2009, when signs of recovery emerged.

Pringles Recall: Flavor Company Kept Shipping After Finding Salmonella, FDA Says

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 7:31am CST by Soovivers

A nationwide seasoning recall that started with dips has expanded to include popular Pringles potato chips as FDA investigators report the company behind the recall kept shipping products even after finding them tainted with salmonella.

Many WTC responders show early signs of heart woes

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 7:17am CST by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Law enforcement officers who worked near ground zero after the World Trade Center attacks seem to show early signs of heart problems at a higher rate than would be expected for their age, a new study suggests.

Dutch nurses: Care does not include sex

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 4:00am CST by djd

A union representing Dutch nurses will launch a national campaign Friday against demands for sexual services by patients who claim it should be part of their standard care.

Obese drinkers face liver 'double whammy'

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 2:19am CST by cartooncat

Drinkers who are overweight face a "double whammy" impact on their liver, research suggests. Two studies of more than a million UK men and women suggest excess weight and alcohol act together to raise the risk of cirrhosis and other liver diseases.

Parents push for unnatural selection

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 1:13am CST by Richard Farmer

AUSTRALIAN couples may soon be able to choose the gender of their children for purely cultural reasons or just to balance their family.

On a personal level do you support or oppose abortions and a womans right to choose?

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 8:10pm CST by renard

I personally am opposed to abortion, but I also personally believe that it is every woman's right to decide whether she will actually choose to have a baby after she is pregnant.

thought under control

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 7:22pm CST by mahmoud darwish

Experiment allows scientists to 'read' volunteers' thoughts

U.S. herpes rates remain high: CDC

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 6:38pm CST by Par4TheCourse

WASHINGTON - About 16 percent of Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 are infected with genital herpes, making it one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, U.S. health officials said on Tuesday.

"Yaz" and "Yasmin" birth control pill lawsuit (Video)

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 6:34pm CST by Par4TheCourse

Some Canadian women slap Bayer, the maker of the "Yaz" and "Yasmin" birth control pills, with a lawsuit, saying they weren't properly warned about side-effects. Global National's Jennifer Tryon reports.

Vaccine court finds no link to autism - CNN.com

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 4:48pm CST by SchmittyJ

The "special vaccine court" ruled Friday that parents who alleged their children's autism was caused by a mercury-containing preservative in childhood vaccines did not prove their cases and are not entitled to compensation.

FDA warns of 'permanent makeup' ink

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 11:26pm CST by msnbc.com health

The Food and Drug Administration warned consumers Friday that it is investigating side effects, some serious, associated with a popular brand of "permanent makeup" ink used to perform cosmetic-like tattooing of lips and eyes.

How Effective Is Homeopathic Remedy For Yeast Infections?

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 9:13pm CST by healthbabe

The use of homeopathy for treating candida/yeast infections.

Q & A: Menopause

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 9:02pm CST by msnbc.com health

Q & A: Menopause

Chromium As A Cholesterol Supplement

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 8:42pm CST by healthbabe

The benefits of chromium picolinate for cholesterol, metabolic syndrome and diabetes.

Glenn Close latest to have genes mapped

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 8:12pm CST by msnbc.com health

American film actress Glenn Close has joined a handful of celebrities to have their genome sequenced in the name of science.

Alternate Health Care Bills | The Onion - America's Finest News Source

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 7:51pm CST by healthbabe

A satirical look at alternatives to the health care bill.

Cancer: Using Food for Cancer Prevention

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 7:48pm CST by healthbabe

Better nutrition for the prevention of cancer

Dutch nurses' union: Care does not include sex

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 7:45pm CST by msnbc.com health

A union representing Dutch nurses will launch a national campaign Friday against demands for sexual services by patients who claim it should be part of their standard care.

Children's jewelry recall expanded

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 7:41pm CST by msnbc.com health

U.S. regulators expanded their efforts Thursday to go after children's jewelry that contains high levels of the toxic metal cadmium by telling parents to throw away "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"-themed charm bracelets.

Big first trimester weight gain ups diabetes risk

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 7:40pm CST by msnbc.com health

Women who gain weight too quickly during the first three months of pregnancy are more prone to develop pregnancy-related diabetes, new research shows.

FDA urged to let homosexuals donate blood

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 7:29pm CST by redshadowwithgreenbackground

According to the FDA: "['Gay' men] have an HIV prevalence 60 times higher than the general population, 800 times higher than first-time blood donors and 8,000 times higher than repeat blood donors."

Deal could pay $657M to sickened WTC responders

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 7:10pm CST by David B. Caruso, Associated Press Writer

After years of fighting in court, lawyers representing the city, construction companies and more than 10,000 ground zero rescue and recovery workers have agreed to a settlement that could pay up to $657.5 million to responders sickened by dust from the destroyed World Trade Center.

Quiz: Test Your Sex IQ Trivia

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 7:01pm CST by dar63

This trivia quiz will test your naughty knowledge and help you bone up on these 15 sex truths.

13 cities with the worst skin

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 6:50pm CST by msnbc.com health

A look at pollution levels, sunshine and humidity averages, skin cancer, smoking rates, and even tanning salons per capita to determine which U.S. locales could be disastrous for your skin.

Abiomed AB5000 Circulatory Support System: Class I Recall

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 5:37pm CST by Par4TheCourse

FDA notified healthcare professionals of the Class 1 recall of the AB5000 Circulatory Support System, a product that supplies power to disposable blood pumps used to support the left and/or right sides of the heart.

Calcium may help you live longer

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 5:36pm CST by msnbc.com health

Getting a bit more calcium in your diet could help you live longer, new research suggests.

New York Firm Recalls Various Chicken Products Produced Without Inspection

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 5:35pm CST by Par4TheCourse

WASHINGTON, March 11, 2010 - N.Y. Gourmet Salads, Inc., a Brooklyn, N.Y., establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of various chicken products because the products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S.

Hereditary Condition Causing Limb Weakness Traced to Gene for Rare Disorder

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 5:32pm CST by Par4TheCourse

A gene that causes a fatal childhood brain disorder can also cause adults to develop peripheral neuropathy, a condition resulting in weakness and decreased sensation in the hands and limbs, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and other institu …

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Barrier in Mosquito Midgut Protects Invading Pathogens Discovery May Inform New Strategies for Blocking Malaria Transmission

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 5:30pm CST by Par4TheCourse

What: Scientists studying the Anopheles gambiae mosquito — the main vector of malaria — have found that when the mosquito takes a blood meal, that act triggers two enzymes to form a network of crisscrossing proteins around the ingested blood.

Oral Bisphosphonates: Ongoing Safety Review of Atypical Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 5:27pm CST by Par4TheCourse

FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that at this point, the data that FDA has reviewed have not shown a clear connection between bisphosphonate use and a risk of atypical subtrochanteric femur fractures.

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Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC Synchron Clinical System – Ion Selective Electrode Flow Cell: Class I Recall

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 5:22pm CST by Par4TheCourse

FDA notified healthcare professionals of the Class I recall of UniCel DxC Synchron Clinical System – Ion Selective Electrode (ISE) Flow Cell.

Condom machines create uproar

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 3:58pm CST by msnbc.com health

The decision by a Rome high school to install condom vending machines has set off a storm in Italy, with the Catholic Church charging the move will encourage young people to have sex.

Thalidomide effect mystery solved

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 3:27pm CST by Dennis M Wright

Scientists have discovered the primary mechanism by which thalidomide causes malformed limbs in developing embryos

Bless you! Girl who kept sneezing has stopped

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 10:14am CST by Mike Celizic, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

The most remarkable thing Lauren Johnson did Wednesday morning was — nothing.

Senate-passed health care bill would cut deficit

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 9:37am CST by Associated Press

Congressional budget referees say Senate legislation that's now the foundation for President Barack Obama's health care plan would cut the federal deficit by $118 billion over 10 years.

Fat assets: Your behind's foe is your face's ally

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 8:57am CST by msnbc.com health

Cosmetic surgeons have long been pinning the blame for wrinkles on gravity. But researchers now say our faces look older not so much because they're falling, but because they're deflating.

Doctors fail to cut cholesterol enough

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

Only half of patients at high risk of heart disease are given the right targets for cutting their cholesterol and millions may suffer heart attack or stroke due to doctors' poor advice, scientists said on Thursday.

San Diego case focuses debate on legality of medical pot sales

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 8:18am CST by JOHNNY THE GREAT

Now that a Sacramento jury has rendered a felony conviction in a criminal case that raised questions over reasonable personal use for medical pot, a major test stirs in San Diego over whether marijuana collectives are illegal sales operations.

Gender Equity Index 2009

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 8:09am CST by Women's Health Care Centre

People Working to End Violence Against Women (White Ribbon Campaign) has a post highlighting the North American results of Social Watch's Gender Equity Index 2009. Links to graphics and complete report.

Women guilty of feeling too guilty, study shows

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 7:59am CST by msnbc.com health

Men are guilt-deficient, while women suffer from destructive guilt largely imposed by society, suggests a recent Spanish study.

DECLARATION of Health Care Independence.... SPREAD THE WORD

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 7:26am CST by the_pitboss

Sign the Declaration of Health Care Independece and let Congress know we don't want this mess!!! SPREAD THE WORD!

SA election candidate Paul Collier dies

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 7:16am CST by ausmedia

A South Australian advocate for Disability in South Australia, Australia Dr. Paul Collier was a candidate in the Upper House in South Australia's Election on Sat March 20. Sadly passed away in hospital due to a brain Hammorage Tuesday night. Dr.

Mom and dad, stop stifling me - it's damaging my brain

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 5:59am CST by Red Wolf

Overprotective parents inhibit more than their kids' freedom: they may also slow brain growth in an area linked to mental illness.

Free Dental Clinic Scheduled in Durham NC - Mar 12-13

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 5:05am CST by DeMock

A dental free clinic is scheduled March, 12-13 in Durham, NC for people in need. Please find information and directions linked.

Exploiting The Body's Own Ability To Fight A Heart Attack

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 2:39am CST by yinkadlb

Its possible to keep the body at low risk of heart attacks if simple lifestyle are adhered to involving reduced salt-intake, regular exercise et al even if one is genetically prone to such.

Cuba's free sex changes mark break from past

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 2:23am CST by msnbc.com health

A small but remarkable transformation is happening in Cuba, a nation known for the rugged revolution of Fidel Castro, Che Guevara and a band of ever-macho, bearded rebels, who long punished gays and transsexuals, but is now paying for sex changes.

Sex myths exposed

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 2:18am CST by Auteur 1536

Before you take the leap and lose your virginity, make sure you haven't bought into these common sex myths.

Computer use doesn't make kids fat: report

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 1:15am CST by cartooncat

Children who spend long periods in front of the television run a far higher risk of being overweight than those spending a long time in front of computer, a new survey of Lund school children has shown.

Hairy economy trend: Beards are back

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 12:27am CST by msnbc.com health

From recession stubble to beards grown on bets to mustaches that raise money, the hirsute pursuit has evolved into a full-blown, full-grown trend.

Decoded genome gives hope in fighting disease

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 11:23pm CST by msnbc.com health

Two research teams have independently decoded the entire genome of patients to find the exact genetic cause of their disease.

Study Finds Menopause Symptoms Can Be Predicted

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 10:51pm CST by healthbabe

How medical science can determine when you will begin menopause

Green Tea: Metabolic Enhancer, Life Extender, Cancer Eradicator?

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 10:41pm CST by healthbabe

The short history and many benefits of green tea.

Can Vitamin Supplementation Stop, Even Prevent, Female Hair Loss?

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 10:33pm CST by healthbabe

Treating female hair loss with vitamin and mineral supplements.

Fiber rich diet lowers risk of lung diseases.

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 10:13pm CST by debbie-814388

eat right, quit smoking, be healthy

Food recall could be largest in North America: FDA

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 8:31pm CST by Par4TheCourse

OTTAWA — About 50 Canadian food companies manufactured snacks and other processed foods made with an ingredient that has been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said Tuesday.

Little Dick Durbin: Of course premiums will still go up with ObamaCare

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 7:47pm CST by The Grim Creeper

Not exactly a shocker, but Dick Durbin gives the nuanced explanation that they're looking to slow down the rate of increases, not stop increases altogether.

Pelosi says Dems near deal on health care bill

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 7:11pm CST by msnbc.com health

Democrats claimed momentum Wednesday in their drive to enact the sweeping health care legislation sought by President Barack Obama, citing near agreement on crucial issues despite persistent Republican efforts to knock them off stride.

Study suggests too many invasive heart tests given

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 6:56pm CST by msnbc.com health

A troublingly high number of U.S. patients who are given angiograms to check for heart disease turn out not to have a significant problem, according to the latest study to suggest Americans get an excess of medical tests.

Study suggests too many invasive heart tests given

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 4:00pm CST by Malcolm Ritter, AP Science Writer

A troublingly high number of U.S. patients who are given angiograms to check for heart disease turn out not to have a significant problem, according to the latest study to suggest Americans get an excess of medical tests.

Women need chance to avoid 2nd C-section

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 3:37pm CST by msnbc.com health

A government panel says too many women who want to avoid a second Cesarean-section for child birth are being denied the chance.

Laws, Lies and the Abortion Debate

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 3:37pm CST by Sara G.

It has been three years since the Supreme Court's conservative majority abruptly departed from precedent to uphold a federal ban on a particular method of abortion. Emboldened, foes of reproductive freedom are pressing new attacks on women's rights and health. In Utah, Gov.

Long-term use of osteoporosis drugs linked to hip breaks

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 3:19pm CST by Rodney-889389

A popular group of drugs prescribed to slow bone loss may be putting some patients at an increased risk of hip fractures if taken for more than five years.

Panel: Women need chance to avoid repeat C-section

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 2:49pm CST by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Too many pregnant women who want to avoid a repeat cesarean delivery are being denied the chance, concludes a government panel that urged doctors to rethink litigation-spurred policies that have swung the pendulum back toward the days of "once a C-section, always a C-section."

Good Health Linked To Frequent, Better Quality Sex

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 2:24pm CST by Ageing Hippie

A new study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that people in good health are almost twice as likely to be interested in sex compared to those in poor health.

Botox approved for elbow, wrist, finger spasms

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 2:23pm CST by msnbc.com health

The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it approved Allergan's botulinum-based drug Botox to treat spasms of the elbow, wrist and fingers.

BPA Alternatives Harder to Find Than WMD

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 2:13pm CST by Chum

Foodmakers are having a tough time finding alternatives to bisphenol A, the chemical that's been implicated in health issues and is used widely in the wares sold in your grocery store.

Israelis and Jordanians unite for emergency preparedness

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 1:46pm CST by Leo Katz

"The tragedy that struck Haiti recently is a vivid wakeup call for authorities in Israel and neighboring countries.

WinRho SDF (Rho(D) Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human): Risk of Intravascular Hemolysis

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 1:41pm CST by Par4TheCourse

Cangene, Baxter and FDA notified healthcare professionals that cases of intravascular hemolysis (IVH) and its complications, including fatalities, have been reported in patients treated for immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) with WinRho SDF.

CDC uses shopper-card data to trace salmonella

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 1:32pm CST by msnbc.com health

Investigators from the CDC successfully used a new tool for the first time - the shopper cards that millions of Americans swipe every time they buy groceries.

Men have longer sex life expectancy, study says

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 1:01pm CST by msnbc.com health

Men are more likely than women to be interested in sex, have sex and enjoy sex, according to new scientific research, which also found people who stay active and healthy enjoy longer sex lives.

Insurance for infertility treatment lags

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 12:38pm CST by msnbc.com health

Alyce Robins counts herself among the lucky ones. After seven rounds of infertility treatment, she had a baby girl, and her health insurance paid for nearly everything.

Clinton, Gates say US help abroad improves image

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 12:31pm CST by Ann Sanner, Associated Press Writer

Bill Clinton and Bill Gates said Wednesday that U.S. investments in fighting AIDS, malaria and other diseases in underdeveloped nations save lives and play a vital role in improving America's image abroad.

Tainted ingredient sold after salmonella found

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

The company responsible for a ballooning recall of processed foods continued to manufacture and distribute a flavor-enhancing ingredient for a month after tests confirmed it was made with contaminated equipment, according to a Food and Drug Administration report.

Pringles recalls two flavors of chips due to salmonella concern

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 12:09pm CST by B-Rizzle

Procter & Gamble Co. has recalled two versions of Pringles chips because of concerns about potential Salmonella exposure.

Unnatural chemicals in the food are making us fat.

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 11:41am CST by Rees Sloan

The new weight-gain threat Obesogens are chemicals that disrupt the function of hormonal systems; many researchers believe they lead to weight gain and, in turn, numerous diseases that curse the American populace.

Procter & Gamble Agrees to Reformulate Herbal Essences Due to Toxic Contaminant

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 11:37am CST by Christina-977072

rocter and Gamble (P&G) to reformulate 18 products from its top-selling Herbal Essences brand to reduce levels of the carcinogenic petrochemical 1,4-dioxane.

Judge in California Could Halt Planting of Genetically Modified Sugar Beets

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 11:31am CST by Christina-977072

A case involving genetically modified (GM) food will be in front of a federal judge Friday in San Francisco. Researchers say the future of generations of Americans hangs in the balance, as the judge could order a halt to the planting or harvesting of any GM "Roundup Ready" s …

Study: those who stay fit have longer sex lives

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 11:00am CST by Associated Press

It seems the old cliche may be true.

Antitrust bill to stand alone | coloradoan.com | The Coloradoan

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 10:56am CST by ThomastonPaine

Rep. Betsy Markey's bill to end the antitrust exemption for health insurers will be handled by the Senate as a standalone bill and not be wrapped into a broader health-care reform package now being finalized, a senior House aide said Tuesday.

'Biggest Loser' players get a reality check

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

In week eight of "The Biggest Loser,"the contestants dealt with real-life obstacles: full-time jobs and finding the time to exercise. The Black team seemed to be at a real disadvantage, but were they able to come out on top?

'Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim dead in Burbank at 38

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 10:13am CST by msnbc.com health

Corey Haim, a 1980s teen heartthrob for his roles in "Lucas" and "The Lost Boys" whose career was blighted by drug abuse, has died. He was 38.

Good Health Boosts Sexual Life Expectancy

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 9:50am CST by Coral Atlas

A good reason to live longer- or NOT?

VIDEO: Landlord Donates Kidney To Tenant

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 8:47am CST by Shawn-299392

It's a landlord's responsibility to fix a tenant's home, but for Sherry Hanson, that relationship has grown so much deeper. Her landlord is rebuilding her life...

Sick ships: Cruises see rise in norovirus cases

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 8:40am CST by msnbc.com health

More than 400 passengers were sickened by the norovirus on a Celebrity Cruise lines ship in mid-February. That outbreak of gastrointestinal illness is one of eight to hit cruise ships in 2010 - with four in just one week, according to the CDC.

Day 14,15 of Ladybugs Diet and Exercise...03/08/10 - 03/09/10

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 8:02am CST by Lady Bug

Whooo Hooo....I feel great.... Last night I went to the gym and I burned almost all the calories that I ate...I'm a litttle sore today... I did 30 min. elliptical on 75-90 Resistance and if that don't get your heart pumping and your buns burning...nothing will....

Sick ships: Cruises see rise in norovirus cases

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 7:38am CST by Linda Carroll, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

The stomach bug caught up with Kenneth Thompson just a few days before the end of the cruise. He’d seen others getting sick and was hoping he would escape unscathed. But then his stomach started to feel queasy. Pretty soon he was vomiting every half hour. “I never had anything like this,” says the 71-year-old from Concord, S.C. “It just came out of me in streams, just gushes of it.”

FDA Approves Botox to Treat Spasticity in Flexor Muscles of the Elbow, Wrist and Fingers

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 7:14am CST by Par4TheCourse

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Botox (onabotulinumtoxin A) to treat spasticity in the flexor muscles of the elbow, wrist, and fingers in adults. Spasticity is common after stroke, traumatic brain injury, or the progression of multiple sclerosis.

Utah Air Guard mission in Chile changes from training to humanitarian

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 6:40am CST by Spikegary

3/9/2010 - SALT LAKE CITY (AFNS) -- Four members of the Utah Air National Guard's 151st Air Refueling Wing based here had a rude awakening Feb. 27 when the 15th floor of their hotel in Santiago, Chile, started to shake.

In my Life

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 2:04am CST by Tony Wlliams

In my life there have been many things Some could make me cry Then there are those moments you could say That raised my spirits high Life is never easy Was never meant to be tame Thats just the way it is When life plays it's games

Flu shots in kids provide 'herd immunity'

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 2:02am CST by msnbc.com health

Although previous studies have demonstrated what scientists call "herd immunity," none have been so incontrovertible as a study of farming colonies in Canada.

Mexico City: Police personnel has to slim

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 1:10am CST by Jack Wiseheimer

Three quarters of the Mexico City police force are overweight. The metropolitan administration has introduced a strict diet regime of only 2.500 calories per day at 'police canteens', 500 cals less than before.

Wine: The new weight-loss miracle?

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 11:57pm CST by redshadowwithgreenbackground

Could a daily wine habit prevent weight gain? Yes, according to a new study by experts at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, suggesting that women who drink a moderate amount of alcohol daily — especially red wine — are less likely to pack on the pounds in midlife than w …

The Dangers of Kardashian-Endorsed QuickTrim - On Women (usnews.com)

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 11:43pm CST by CowgirlChic

The Dangers of Kardashian-Endorsed QuickTrim - On Women (usnews.com)

What Does Being Gay Mean to You?

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 10:50pm CST by BrilliantOratorAndAwesome

There are a lot of misconceptions around homosexuality and gay men. During my time here on newsvine, I have seen some very angry and hurtful descriptions of gay people.

An easy way to bring down the cost of helth care, cheaper "good for you foods"

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 9:47pm CST by Tom W.-670850

I have been trying to eat better lately and the one thing I have noticed is that the foods that are "better for you" are also much more expensive then the old regular versions.

FDA May Prosecute More Pharmaceutical Execs

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 8:09pm CST by take2la

The GAO study, which was first reported by The Wall Street Journal, was requested by Chuck Grassley, the ranking Republican on the US Senate Finance, who has been probing drug safety issues, among other things.

Nicknames for Gene SNPs

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 7:53pm CST by Monique Meinecke

Layman's terms of genes tested to then provide appropriate nutrients to prevent genetic predispositions.

'Drugged driving' a growing threat

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 7:43pm CST by msnbc.com health

Motorists under the influence of drugs are a growing threat on U.S. roads, while the number who drink and drive has fallen thanks to education and law enforcement, a top U.S. drug control official said on Tuesday.

Parents back right to sterilise

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 6:39pm CST by Richard Farmer

THE parents of some of Australia's most severely disabled children have rushed to the defence of a Queensland couple who went to court to get permission to sterilise their 11-year-old daughter.

Older men more interested in sex than older women: Study

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 6:21pm CST by maddad

Women may live longer, but it appears men are more likely to go out with a smile.

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1 in 6 Americans infected with herpes: Highest rates found among blacks, women. By JoAnne Allen; Editing by Paul Simao. 2:43pm EST, Tue Mar 9, 2010

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 6:12pm CST by Larry H-189743

WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) - About 16 percent of Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 are infected with genital herpes, making it one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, U.S. health officials said on Tuesday.

Palin Admits to Crossing The Border For Canadian Health Care

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 6:00pm CST by luckydog

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin -- who has gone to great lengths to hype the supposed dangers of a big government takeover of American health care -- admitted over the weekend that she used to get her treatment in Canada's single-payer system.

How AP-Gfk Poll on health care was conducted

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 4:23pm CST by The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com

The Associated Press-GfK Poll was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media from March 3-8. It was based on landline and cell phone telephone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,002 adults. Interviews were conducted with 702 respondents on landline telephones and 300 on cellular phones.

Placebos Are Getting More Effective. Drugmakers Are Desperate to Know Why.

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 3:52pm CST by Naz694

an old article but well worth it to read

'You just don't look disabled' - CNN.com

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 3:43pm CST by Greg Lygon

I would have said "No? You don't look a day over 55!"

Fired Up - Health Reform Gaining

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 3:39pm CST by Carloz

Two articles by Andrew Sullivan: Fired Up (with video)

Women Who Consume Alcohol Gain Less Weight: Study

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 2:35pm CST by Coral Atlas

Why can't men get away with this!!!

Medical Marijuana for Fibromyalgia Pain?

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:39pm CST by scar_tissue

For now, Dr. Ware says, patients with fibromyalgia who aren't being helped by their existing treatment might want to discuss nabilone with their physician. "A lot of doctors just don't know that these prescription cannabinoids exist," he says.

Baby slings to get safety warning after deaths

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:34pm CST by msnbc.com health

The U.S. government is preparing a safety warning about baby slings - those popular and fashionable infant carriers that parents can sling around their chests to carry their baby.

Study: People would lose 5 pounds a year if soda cost extra 18%

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:32pm CST by B-Rizzle

If the price of regular soda and other sweetened beverages increased by 18%, people would consume an average of 56 fewer calories a day and lose about 5 pounds a year, according to projections in a study out Monday in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

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'Grossly irresponsible' Robbie Williams blasted after describing cannabis as 'lovely' during an interview

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:29pm CST by Ageing Hippie

Robbie Williams was yesterday accused of being 'grossly irresponsible' for encouraging his young fans to try cannabis after he described the illegal drug as 'lovely' during an interview.

Britain may force owners to microchip dogs

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:26pm CST by msnbc.com health

British dog owners may be forced to microchip their pets and take out insurance, part of a proposed crackdown on the country's dangerous canines.

First once a week diabetes drug...and lose wieght too

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:20pm CST by Rodney-889389

Approval could come soon or the first once a week diabetes drug, reports CNBC's Mike Huckman.

POLL: Rush Limbaugh has promised to leave the USA if HCR passes. Do you want to help send him packing?

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:16pm CST by Carloz

As if there weren't enough reasons for passing health insurance reform, Rush Limbaugh just gave America another one: his promise to leave the country! I’ll just tell you this, if this passes...I am leaving the country.

Pharmacist refuses to give mother, 38, contraceptive pills 'because of her religion'

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:13pm CST by Ageing Hippie

A pharmacist refused to serve a mother-of-two with a prescription for the contraceptive pill because it went against her religious beliefs.

Even a 3-year-old knows brands

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:09pm CST by msnbc.com health

New research finds even preschoolers are brand-conscious and can recognize kiddie brand logos and products.

Broad business coalition opposing health care bill

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:01pm CST by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

Major business groups say President Barack Obama's health care overhaul is a job killer, and they're launching a multimillion-dollar ad campaign to take that message to voters.

Business groups launch ad against health care bill

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:01pm CST by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

Major business groups Tuesday announced a multimillion-dollar ad campaign to stop President Barack Obama's health care overhaul as it approaches a make-or-break vote in the House.

Franchisees suing Cardinal Health over agreements

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:01pm CST by Associated Press

Medicine Shoppe and Medicap pharmacists in seven states sued Cardinal Health in federal court Tuesday, alleging the health care products distributor failed to make good on promises it made when it asked them to switch to a new franchise agreement.

U.S. blacks, Hispanics losing more sleep over worries

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 12:07pm CST by Simplistic Reality

The National Sleep Foundation telephone poll of more than 1,000 people from the four ethnic groups also showed that more black Americans are likely to do job related work before bed.

Tenn. woman pleads guilty to faking breast cancer

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 12:06pm CST by msnbc.com health

A Tennessee woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to faking breast cancer in a scam that netted thousands of dollars worth of sick leave donated by her City Hall co-workers and money from a church and other charities.

Drowning in Alzheimer's: Minorities / poor, struggle with dementia.

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 12:01pm CST by De Guyz

Early detection is the best course of action and in this day and age, the poor are less likely to have access to healthcare to maintain the best quality of life.

Ways to get your belly beach ready

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 12:00pm CST by msnbc.com health

Admit it. Feeling self-conscious about the size of your stomach, you've been tempted to look into one of the countless products out there touting washboard abs in 30 seconds or less.

Assisted suicide group's members indicted

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 11:52am CST by msnbc.com health

A Georgia grand jury has indicted four members of an assisted suicide group on charges they helped a 58-year-old with cancer kill himself.

Manufacturer expands pet food recall

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 10:48am CST by msnbc.com health

Nature's Variety has expanded its recall of chicken-flavored pet food because of concerns over salmonella.

Harry Smith colonoscopy to air on 'Early Show'

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 10:12am CST by msnbc.com health

"The Early Show" co-anchor Harry Smith is scheduled to have a colonoscopy Wednesday, with live reports planned as he undergoes the procedure at a New York hospital.

Chef dishes up cheese made from breast milk

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 10:01am CST by Michael Inbar, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Human cheese may sound more Hannibal Lecter than haute cuisine, but it’s an intriguing new menu item at a fancy New York City eatery.

Brazil's Silva quits smoking after 50 years

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 9:50am CST by Associated Press

Brazil's president said Tuesday that he kicked the smoking habit he had for 50 years after a recent health scare sent his blood pressure soaring.

The French Lesson in Health Care

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 9:14am CST by Dale S

I found this article from Business Week, hardly a liberal publication. It details how and why France has the Number 1 rated Health Care system in the world. It also makes the case that it's the closest kind of system as ours, so the assertion is that we could have this.

Fat epidemic linked to chemicals run amok

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 8:56am CST by msnbc.com health

What if steaks were healthier than strawberries, and ice cream a better weight-loss tool than carrots? It's time to rethink what you know about the food you eat.

Gut bacteria may be linked to diseases

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 8:54am CST by msnbc.com health

Some of the hundreds of bacteria found in the digestive systems of humans may be linked to specific diseases like cancer, diabetes and obesity, an international team of scientists said in a paper on Thursday.

Chewing gum smacks of wrinkle risks

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 8:26am CST by msnbc.com health

It freshens our breath and helps us quit smoking, but some cosmetic surgeons believe chewing gum does one more thing: It gives us wrinkles.

NY seeks 'fat tax' on sodas to fight rising US obesity

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 6:07am CST by Soph0571

New York leaders are pressing for a so-called 'fat tax' on the soft drinks industry, saying that sweet beverages are responsible for an upsurge of obesity across the United States. State Health Commissioner Richard Daines took up the issue Monday, speaking of a "golden opportuni …

Ban on sugary drinks in school appears to work

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 7:00pm CST by msnbc.com health

An initiative to get sugary drinks out of U.S. schools has begun to work, with diet beverages and smaller portions replacing some full-size, full-calorie varieties in school vending machines, organizers said on Monday.

Tax soda, pizza to cut obesity, researchers say

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:44pm CST by msnbc.com health

U.S. researchers estimate that an 18 percent tax on pizza and soda can push down U.S. adults' calorie intake enough to lower their average weight by 5 pounds per year.

Childbirth deaths in U.S. rare but too frequent

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:57pm CST by msnbc.com health

Pregnancy-related deaths appear to have risen nationwide over the past decade, nearly tripling in the state with the most careful count - California.

Germany: A Popular, Largely Market-Based Health Care System ~ Video

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:29pm CST by Simplistic Reality

If we are going to have real health care reform in this country... I think Germany is the one we should model. Not Canada, or UK's. This video explains why I think this way.

Transplant patients may avoid rejection drugs

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:27pm CST by msnbc.com health

A breakthrough organ transplant technique could free many patients from having to take anti-rejection drugs, doctors said Wednesday.

New Approach to Immune Cell Analysis Seen as First Step to Better Distinguish Health and Disease

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:10pm CST by Par4TheCourse

Investigators have developed a new mathematical approach to analyze molecular data derived from complex mixtures of immune cells.

Food Allergy-Related Disorder Linked to Master Allergy Gene

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:09pm CST by Par4TheCourse

NIAID Media Availabilty What::

Against the Odds: A Video of An Austin Teenager With Autism

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 4:15pm CST by Scott (Scoop) Butki

This is a movie about a teen I've worked with off and on since I arrived.

Obama pitches health plan in spirited appearance

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 3:48pm CST by msnbc.com health

Stirring memories of his campaign for the White House, President Barack Obama made a spirited, shirt-sleeved appeal for passage of long-stalled health care changes Monday as Democratic congressional leaders worked behind the scenes on legislation they hope can quickly gain passag …

New Jersey women hospitalized after buttock-enhancing surgery gone wrong

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 3:38pm CST by B-Rizzle

Six women in New Jersey are recovering after they received buttocks-enhancement injections containing silicone used to caulk bathtubs. State health officials say the women, from Essex County, apparently underwent cosmetic procedures from unlicensed providers.

Five reasons why pharmacists are indispensable

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 3:35pm CST by medreporter

Pharmacists urge health consumers to use their expertise more for managing medications to prevent adverse effects. Even vitamins can interact poorly with other medications.

Is Proton Therapy Right for You?

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 3:35pm CST by Cancerwise

"Should I get proton therapy?" is a question that my patients often ask me, and you may be thinking about it right now. The short answer is that "it depends." Only you and your oncologist should be making this decision.

Hoped-for drop in childbirth deaths not happening

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 2:53pm CST by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Eleven days after her son Benjamin's birth by C-section, Linda Coale awoke in the middle of the night in pain, one leg badly swollen. Just as her doctor returned her phone call asking what to do, she dropped dead from a blood clot.

Wine-Drinking Women May Gain Less Weight

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 2:46pm CST by B-Rizzle

New research suggests women who drink a moderate amount of alcohol on a regular basis, particularly when red wine is the drink of choice, are less likely to experience long-term weight gain than non-drinkers.

Nicotine builds up slowly in the brain

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 2:38pm CST by msnbc.com health

Nicotine builds up gradually in smokers' brains rather than spiking after each puff, according to a study that might help point to new ways to help people quit smoking.

Best Treatment Differs for Kids With Asthma

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 2:38pm CST by Par4TheCourse

Most children who have trouble controlling their asthma with low-dose inhaled corticosteroids show improvement by increasing the dose or adding another medication, a new study finds. But the best option differs for each child.

Sleep wrong and you'll feel the bad fat

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 2:22pm CST by B-Rizzle

SLEEP'S effect on fat is becoming clearer. Having too much or too little piles on the worst kind of fat.

What Is The Right Age For Marriage When So Many End Up Divorced

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 1:51pm CST by cabaraoke

There are many opinions on the cause behind the high rate of divorce in America today. Leaving out the opinions on this, there are some very simple facts of what's it's like to be in a "LONG TERM" relationship.

Too much exercise can lead to overuse injuries

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 1:50pm CST by msnbc.com health

Breaking up your fitness routine is hard to do. But it's crucial for avoiding the bigger heartache of overuse injury, fitness experts say.

U.S. Auditors Want Tougher Ingredient Oversight - Food Manufacturing

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 1:48pm CST by daMamma

Congressional investigators say the U.S. Food and Drug Administration should pay more attention to the safety of some food ingredients, including one involved in a widespread recall this week.

Study: Blacks, Hispanics losing sleep

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 1:25pm CST by msnbc.com health

Black and Hispanic Americans are more likely than whites and Asians to lose sleep over job and money worries, a sleep survey released on Monday found.

Untrustworthy guy? It's in his face

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 12:09pm CST by msnbc.com health

Is he trustworthy? Men with wider faces are not only perceived as untrustworthy, they may deserve the reputation, according to a new study published in the journal

Woman believed oldest in America dies

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 10:12am CST by msnbc.com health

A New Hampshire woman certified as the oldest person living in the United States has died.

Opinions mean nothing until someone's feelings get hurt

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 10:04am CST by K-joy

Hello Newsviners and thank you for stropping by.

UN says mother-child HIV can be eliminated by 2015

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 4:07am CST by Associated Press

The United Nations says mother-to-child HIV transmission can be eliminated by 2015 if health programs receive increased investments as planned.

Ontario proposes radical overhaul of hospital funding

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 2:45am CST by Richard Farmer

Province aims to cut costs by adjusting budgets based on community demographicsThe new approach would do away with the global hospital budgets that for decades have allocated funding evenly across the board, and could reshape the way health spending priorities are set.

Royal row 'threatens alternative medicine research' - Times Online

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 2:40am CST by edwbaker

Royal row 'threatens alternative medicine research' - Times Online

MIT engineer designs wheelchair that takes on Third World conditions

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 2:36am CST by Richard Farmer

Some students go to MIT to plumb the mysteries of the atom, or of outer space, or to press the limits of computer science.

Antipsychotic drug use for dementia patients is questioned

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 2:30am CST by Richard Farmer

Nearly 2,500 nursing home residents in Massachusetts were given powerful antipsychotic drugs last year that were not intended or recommended for their medical condition, a practice that is more common here than in most other states, according to a Globe analysis of federal data.

HIV can hide in bone marrow

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 11:03pm CST by redshadowwithgreenbackground

Medical researchers have gained a significant insight into how the virus that causes AIDS hides in the body as it dodges medicines that are designed to kill it off.

The Way Forward on Health Care

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 10:58pm CST by redshadowwithgreenbackground

But Democrats have no choice but to pass health reform legislation of some kind and finally use the reconciliation mechanism that could have allowed them to construct a good bill in the first place.

RATS!! Science Has a Weight Problem!!

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 9:24pm CST by The Desert Rattler

Wouldn't you know it?? We have been fed chemicals through our food for years, and just now the lab rats are overweight??

Lessons at Indian Hospital About Births

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 6:07pm CST by Think free1

The national Caesarean rate, 31.8 percent, has been rising steadily for the last 11 years and is fed by repeat patients.

Vitamin D 'triggers and arms' the immune system

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 4:12pm CST by pauche

Just another example of how beneficial Vitamin D is.

10 tips for a more beautiful smile

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 2:56pm CST by msnbc.com health

Not only will a radiant smile make you look younger, a healthy mouth is also a good indicator of overall well-being.

Obama Wields Analysis of Insurers in Health Battle

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 2:51pm CST by Paul Marsden

WASHINGTON — To bolster the case for a far-reaching overhaul of the health care system, the Obama administration is seizing on a new analysis by Goldman Sachs, the New York investment bank, recommending that investors buy shares in two big insurance companies, the UnitedHealth …

GOP didn't act then, why would it now?

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 2:25pm CST by Carloz

"Starting over with a clean piece of paper." That's what Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., third-ranking Re-publican in the House, called for...

How to grow old gracefully

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 1:12pm CST by msnbc.com health

Experts say old age need not be marked by disease and disability. Older adults can take action, even well into their 60s and 70s, to reduce the risk of developing chronic disease and avoid injury.

Researchers: AIDS virus can hide in bone marrow

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 12:52pm CST by msnbc.com health

The virus that causes AIDS can hide in the bone marrow, avoiding drugs and later awakening to cause illness, according to new research that could point the way toward better treatments for the disease.

Estrella Family Creamery Recalls Old Apple Tree Tomme Cheese Due to Possible Health Risks

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 12:24pm CST by Par4TheCourse

The Estrella Family Creamery of Montesano, Washington, is recalling a production of Old Apple Tree Tomme 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 …

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National Pretzel Co. Announces Precautionary Recall of Honey Mustard Onion Seasoned Pretzels Because of Possible Health Risk

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 12:21pm CST by Par4TheCourse

As a precautionary measure, National Pretzel Company of Lancaster, Pa. is voluntarily recalling all Honey Mustard Onion flavored pretzels produced since December, 2009 because an ingredient used in the seasoning has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Brown's election may ending up being a positive for health-care reform

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 10:24am CST by Coral Atlas

Health-care reform is good for ALL Americans. Anything that costs the government money that is invested in Americans is a tax rebate in the first place! Add to that the fact that it will reduce the deficit which reduces taxes.

ObamaCare Side Effect: Regime Change

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 4:07am CST by Cornhusker4Palin

ObamaCare Side Effect: Regime Change

Surprising cause of insomnia - bacteria in brain

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 2:38am CST by Jack Wiseheimer

A man who has chronic insomnia has been able to sleep only in time intervals of a maximum of 15 minutes and one hour a day at total. He's been carrying this fate since 1992. Sleeping pills didn't work.

Big Pharma researcher admits to faking dozens of research studies for Pfizer, Merck | Before It's News

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 2:37am CST by Rene ODeay

It's being called the largest research fraud in medical history. Dr. Scott Reuben, a former member of Pfizer's speakers' bureau, has agreed to plead guilty to faking dozens of research studies that were published in medical journals.

How supermarket fluorescent lights boost the nutrients in spinach

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 2:03am CST by cartooncat

Supermarket fluorescent lights boost spinach's nutritional value, scientists have found. But leaves kept in darkness can lose nutrients. The research, revealed in the American Chemical Society's journal, could lead to better ways of keeping vegetables.

Underage drinking? Colleges may tell mom, dad

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 12:14am CST by msnbc.com health

At Virginia Tech, where tailgating and raucous apartment complex parties are time-honored rituals, university officials are turning increasingly to parents to curb the problem of underage drinking.

Washington, D.C., becomes first city in U.S. to give away free female condoms to combat HIV

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 10:44pm CST by B-Rizzle

Washington, D.C., will become the first city in the United States to give away female condoms, The Washington Post reports.

Health-care reform and the future of the Catholic health-care vocation

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 9:24pm CST by laws-john

Most Rev. Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., the Catholic Archbishop of Denver, presented the annual "Archbishop Michael Miller Lecture" to Catholic health-care professionals at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas.

Salmonella fears spark widening food recall

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 6:12pm CST by B-Rizzle

Food safety officials are asking Canadians to cook their food thoroughly and use safe food handling practices following a massive recall in the U.S. over fears of salmonella contamination.

The History of Vitamins and Genetics from 1500 through 2010!

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 2:31pm CST by Monique Meinecke

History of Vitamins and Genetics from 1500 through 2010! Location This location is shown only to members Who’s coming? 8 People interested in DNAWellness 42 spots left Who's hosting? Dr. Joanne Puleo

Expansive food recall leaves consumers asking: What is HVP?

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 12:08pm CST by B-Rizzle

Before this week most Americans never gave much thought to hydrolyzed vegetable protein. But when the Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that certain lots of the common flavor enhancer were contaminated with salmonella, HVP suddenly popped on the food safety radar.

Egyptian president has gall bladder operation

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 10:42am CST by msnbc.com health

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak underwent a successful operation in Germany on Saturday to remove his gall bladder after temporarily handing over power to the prime minister, the state-owned news agency reported.

Germs in gut may be to blame for big appetite

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 10:37am CST by B-Rizzle

Germs in the gut may help drive appetite, says new research into the link between obesity and bacteria.

Fresh Food Concepts Announces a Voluntary Recall of Spinach Dips Due to Possible Health Risk

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 10:14am CST by Par4TheCourse

Buena Park, CA – As a precautionary measure, Fresh Food Concepts, Inc.

Mincing Overseas Spice Company Voluntarily Recalls Two Lots of Black Pepper

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 10:00am CST by Par4TheCourse

Dayton, NJ - Mincing Overseas Spice Company of Dayton, New Jersey announced today that it is recalling black pepper Lots 3258 and 3309 because of possible contamination with Salmonella.

My letter to Congress

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 8:57am CST by khurley54

I seeded this blog post, and wrote this as my summary, but I wanted to include it as an article also.

36 States Aim to Preempt Federal Health Care Plan -- Politics Daily

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 8:27am CST by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

Republican demagogues are following yesteryear's white supremacist model where infamous politicians sought to undermine the 1954 US Supreme Court ruling to integrate public schools.

Lessons of a $618,616 death

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 8:21am CST by Soovivers

It was sometime after midnight on Dec. 8, 2007, when Dr. Eric Goren told me my husband might not live till morning. The kidney cancer that had metastasized almost six years earlier was growing in his lungs.

Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 8:14am CST by enigma

Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. That, more or less, is the short answer to the supposedly incredibly complicated and confusing question of what we humans should eat in order to be maximally healthy.

The Scientist :

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 7:01am CST by camdic

Schizophrenia hits most people in their late teens or early 20s. When the illness first strikes, a person may have delusional thoughts or hear voices, but is often not aware that he or she is ill. Frequently, he or she may have a complete decompensation and end up hospitalized.

Sugary soft drinks lead to diabetes, research finds

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 5:52am CST by Par4TheCourse

Drinking sugar-sweetened soft drinks has been linked to an increase in new cases of diabetes and heart disease.

Bone Marrow Donation by MAIL!

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 3:52am CST by DeMock

Bone marrow donation is not the painful procedure many perceive it to be. The process is almost identical to blood donation. Now you can be typed and sign up by mail! It is simple and it saves lives! Please check this out.

DNA test can predict your perfect diet

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 2:13am CST by Richard Farmer

A DNA test that predicts the best type of diet to help a person lose weight has been developed. Women who followed an eating plan based on the test lost up to five times more weight than those on other diets. The findings could revolutionise the slimming industry and tackle soa …

Warning over slimming pill

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 2:08am CST by Richard Farmer

A MAJOR health alert has been issued over an anti-obesity pill that hundreds of thousands of us are buying over the counter with no prescription. Drug safety watchdogs fear the slimming tablet Alli could trigger a raft of issues, including pancreatitis, kidney stones, liver prob …

New blood tests reveal the drinking habits of pregnant women

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 12:30am CST by cartooncat

Pregnant women are being asked to take new blood tests that reveal their drinking habits and could leave them accused of putting the health of their unborn children at risk.

Free Advice on Life

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 12:29am CST by PoemofQuotes

The author gives advice through his own experiences with life. The advice provided is specifically for teens and men, but it can be used for anyone. The article also includes inspirational quotes and quotations from famous persons on life.

Is President Obama an Organ Donor?Inquiring Minds Want to Know.

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 10:50pm CST by bigbugy

As the father of a precious little girl named Valerie,who received a double lung transplant at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Do You Want a Frittata?

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 9:28pm CST by Jdrew

Eggs are great for breakfast, but they can be even better for a quick and easy dinner. In this week's Recipes for Health, Martha Rose Shulman extols the virtues of the oven-baked frittata.

Slap on a smile and fake happy for your heart

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 9:25pm 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.

7 ways to lose weight like a guy

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 9:15pm CST by msnbc.com health

He drops pounds overnight, but you gain weight just by glancing at a doughnut. Here are seven of his habits you should steal.

Mid, late 20s best age to have a baby

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 9:02pm CST by msnbc.com health

When is the ideal age to have or adopt a first baby? For most women it is between the ages of 25 to 34 years old.

Unhappy? Maybe it's too much small talk

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 8:19pm CST by Jdrew

Experts found that the happiest people in the study engaged in only one-third as much small talk as the unhappiest participants. Happy people tended to have twice as many substantive conversations, and spent 25 percent less time alone, than the unhappiest participants.

GAO calls for tighter FDA ingredient oversight

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 7:56pm CST by msnbc.com health

Congressional investigators say the Food and Drug Administration should pay more attention to the safety of some food ingredients, including one involved in a widespread recall this week.

Couple nurture their virtual child... and let their real baby daughter starve to death

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 7:05pm CST by upswing

A computer-addicted couple let their real life baby starve to death while they raised a virtual daughter online, police said today.

Could germs be making you fat?

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 5:32pm CST by msnbc.com health

Germs that make their home in the gut may help cause obesity and a range of health-threatening symptoms that go along with it, researchers reported on Thursday.

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Medical News: FDA Finds Salmonella in Flavoring Used in Processed Foods - in Public Health & Policy, Public Health from MedPage Today

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 5:26pm CST by DeMock

The FDA said today that it expects to issue multiple food recalls over the next days and weeks. The cause is salmonella identified in hydrolyzed vegetable protein, which is used in thousands of packaged foods. Developing story.

Natural Anxiety Relief

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 5:05pm CST by angelamp

Suffering from anxiety and panic attacks? This site offers natural anxiety relief.

Acne on Chin Remedy

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 5:02pm CST by angelamp

Got acne on chin? Check this out!

Aspirin a day may HARM your health and 'does not cut heart attack risk in w

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 4:59pm CST by pauche

Is taking Aspirin daily beneficial to your health? read on for further information.

Hair loss: New procedure gives hope to men

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 4:53pm CST by pauche

There is hope for all men who suffer from baldness.

Foodborne illnesses

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 4:46pm CST by msnbc.com health

Read about some of the common foodborne illnesses, their causes, symptoms and treatments.

Happy people have the gift of gab

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 4:39pm CST by msnbc.com health

Happy people tend to talk more than unhappy people, and when they do, it tends to be less small talk and more substance, a new study finds.

Debate on lower drinking age bubbling up

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 4:34pm CST by msnbc.com health

A quiet movement to lower the legal drinking age to 18 is taking root as advocates argue that teenagers who are allowed to vote and fight for their country should also be able to enjoy a beer or two. MSNBC.com's Alex Johnson reports.

Mullahs Distribute Condoms, Use Quran To Promote Birth Control In Afghanistan

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 4:30pm CST by Neron Kesar

Mullahs Distribute Condoms, Use Quran To Promote Birth Control In Afghanistan

Day 9 of Ladybugs Diet and Exercise...03/03/10

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 4:21pm CST by Lady Bug

Nothing to special to report today...More of the same...Feeling great and love being me....:) Did look up some core workouts...I'm going to give then a try this week end...

Where Bars Trump Grocery Stores

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 4:03pm CST by faust-132915

An interesting map that highlights areas that have more bars than grocery stores nationwide...

Teen girls' apparent suicide pact stuns Pa. town

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 3:56pm CST by msnbc.com health

As the high-speed Acela train came thundering down the rails, a teenage girl screamed at her friends to get off the tracks.

Marijuana Addiction, part 3. Danny Chapin responds

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 3:38pm CST by Ageing Hippie

We've been having a fabulous conversation about the meaning/validity of the phrase "marijuana addiction" and how that has been and should be addressed.

The Chicago Way: Judgeships for Demcare votes?

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 3:19pm CST by Brent-320354

Tonight, Barack Obama will host ten House Democrats who voted against the health care bill in November at the White House; he's obviously trying to persuade them to switch their votes to yes. One of the ten is Jim Matheson of Utah.

The 10 deadliest conversation sins - Love + Sex on Shine

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 3:15pm CST by D2-686590

Conversation hijacker? This is so true!

Glaxo Used Ghostwriting Program to Promote Paxil

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 2:23pm CST by take2la

"Drug companies frequently hire outside firms to draft a manuscript touting a company's drug, retain a physician to sign off as the author and then find a publisher to unwittingly publish the work," the Associated Press said on August 19, 2009.

Senators: Lift ban on gay men donating blood

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 2:21pm CST by msnbc.com health

The time has come to change a policy that imposes a lifetime ban on donating blood for any man who has had gay sex since 1977, 18 senators said Thursday.

63 suicide doses given so far under Wash. law

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 1:50pm CST by msnbc.com health

The state of Washington says 63 suicide prescriptions were dispensed during the first nine months of the state's "death with dignity" act to people between the ages of 48 and 95.

Where did the flu go this winter? - Healthzone.ca

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 1:44pm CST by bigsaf

While infection control experts are grateful for a much-needed reprieve after the chaos of the H1N1 pandemic, they are scratching their heads and wondering what happened to the regular seasonal flu in North America.

Gut bacteria may be linked to diseases

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 1:42pm CST by msnbc.com health

Some of the hundreds of bacteria found in the digestive systems of humans may be linked to specific diseases like cancer, diabetes and obesity, an international team of scientists said in a paper on Thursday.

6 Signs She's Interested in You

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 1:31pm CST by The Intrepid Pundit

Tune in to the right signals during a dinner date and you'll satisfy more than just your palate. "Romantic meals allow for powerful courtship exchanges," says Heather T. Remoff, Ph.D., author of Sexual Choice.

Underage drinking? Colleges may tell mom, dad

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 1:06pm CST by msnbc.com health

At Virginia Tech, where tailgating and raucous apartment complex parties are time-honored rituals, university officials are turning increasingly to parents to curb the problem of underage drinking.

'Extra Small' Condoms for 12-Year-Old Boys Go on Sale - Sex | Erectile Dysfunction | Sexual Health - FOXNews.com

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 1:05pm CST by Moderate-514640

A leading condom manufacturer in Switzerland has created extra-small condoms for boys as young as 12 years old, the U.K.'s Daily Telegraph reported.

Gene test claims to show what diet works best

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 12:55pm CST by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Diet not working? Blame your genes. That's the pitch behind a new test that claims to show whether people will do better on a low-fat or a low-carb weight loss plan.

A perfect Book for Parenting tips

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 12:46pm CST by Life As Mommy

A book for new parents to help with baby planning and moms pregnancy. Helps decrease stress related to being new parents and planning parenting strategies that work.

Avastin Dose Costing $6,600 Became $27,360 in Hospital Billing

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 12:38pm CST by GOZO-unlimited

The single biggest item in the medical bills from Terence Foley's seven-year fight with kidney cancer was $27,360, for each of four intravenous treatments with Avastin, a cancer drug made by Genentech Inc.

This is why your fat!

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 12:22pm CST by jedipunk

Image breaks down why a salad costs more than big mac.

Outbreak Notice Update: Dengue, Tropical and Subtropical Regions

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 12:06pm CST by Par4TheCourse

Situation Information

Chinese youth accused of not being fighting fit - Yahoo! News

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 12:04pm CST by dej2

Here the new wonders why the Children of China are getting fat, yet nothing is mentioned about the children in the United States.

Reser's Fine Foods Inc Press Release

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 12:02pm CST by Par4TheCourse

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. of Beaverton, OR has been notified by a supplier that certain seasoning ingredients it supplied to Reser's contain hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Butter Leads To Lower Blood Fats Than Olive Oil

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 11:57am CST by yinkadlb

It has been found by a new study that butter leads to less elavation of blood fats after a meal compared with olive oil a new type of canola and flaxseed oil, which was made clearer in men than in women.

House leaders push toward health vote by Easter

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 11:45am CST by msnbc.com health

House Democratic leaders are pushing to finish far-reaching health legislation and hold a climactic vote in the next three weeks, aiming to overcome reluctance from the rank-and-file lawmakers while answering President Barack Obama's challenge for swift action.

What Does 'Had Sex' Mean? It Depends

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 11:35am CST by cuzzenbud

Medical researchers sometimes want to know how a person's sex life affects their health.

Drinking Beer Could Be Good For Your Bones, Study

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 11:35am CST by yinkadlb

Beer contains a significant source of dietary silicon that increases the bone mineral density and may help in fighting osteoporosis - a disease of the skeletal system characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue.

Getting into a sensitive area

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 11:10am CST by jfxgillis

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Cup or no cup? That is the question.

Want fresh veggies? Let there be light!

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 10:52am CST by msnbc.com health

Supermarket lights help keep spinach fresh and producing new vitamins, U.S. government researchers reported.

London hospital begins patient trials of genital herpes vaccine - Times Online

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 10:49am CST by mcchubstr

A new vaccine designed to prevent people with genital herpes from passing the virus on to their sexual partners has begun its first patient trials at a London hospital

Sebelius asks insurers to justify rate hikes

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 10:34am CST by Liz Sidoti, Associated Press Writer

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told the nation's leading health insurers Thursday to publicly justify a spate of double-digit premium hikes that have infuriated consumers in at least a half dozen states.

FDA warning for hand sanitizer in Puerto Rico

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 10:05am CST by Mike Melia, Associated Press Writer

Puerto Rico's government sent inspectors across the island Thursday to stop stores from selling locally produced hand sanitizers tainted with a dangerous bacteria.

Marriage: Not The Singular Goal Of All Womanity

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 8:40am CST by Loretta Kemsley

Another day, another slew of articles about marriage. Who's doing it. How successful they are. (Turns out living together first decreases your chances! Who knew?) And how "the path" to marriage "has been obscured" by icky, newfangled, lets-hang-out dating culture.

Dems ready to oppose health bill over abortion

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 6:45am CST by msnbc.com health

A congressman says he and 11 other Democrats will vote against the overhaul bill unless a provision subsidizing abortion is removed.

Top Dems looking to Obama for health care momentum

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 4:49am CST by msnbc.com health

Democratic congressional leaders hope President Barack Obama's unveiling of his final health care package Wednesday will help resuscitate an effort that seemed all but dead until recently.

Right and Wrong

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 2:51am CST by Matthew-1551198

When did it become ok to get rich off of the sick and dyeing? I'm all for making a descent and comfortable living but these insurance companies need to be reigned in.

Industry crackdown on salt could save U.S. billions

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 1:27am CST by luckydog

CHICAGO (Reuters) – Working with the food industry to cut salt intake by nearly 10 percent could prevent hundreds of thousands of heart attacks and strokes over several decades and save the U.S. government $32 billion in healthcare costs, U.S.

Shhh Don't Cry

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 11:56pm CST by Tony Wlliams

Without regrets my body lays beneath the stars The heart within no longer beats The body no longer warm The ground will keep it safe In the arms of Mother Earth While my spirit goes to see Those I thought of first

regular pain killer use ups risk of hearing loss

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 10:35pm CST by debbie-814388

pain meds have risks.

Day 8 of Ladybugs Diet and Exercise...03/02/10

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 10:34pm CST by Lady Bug

I got up early, skipped breakfast...went to work early, left work early, went to tan, when to pick up littlebug, then off to the gym....Burned 60 more calories then last time...in 10th less mile...Whoo Hoo...work it....work it...

Long-Time Cannabis Use Associated With Psychosis

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 10:30pm CST by Duane Phinney

Young adults who have used cannabis or marijuana for a longer period of time appear more likely to have hallucinations or delusions or to meet criteria for psychosis, according to a report posted online today that will appear in the May print issue of Archives of General Psychiat …

Day 7 of Ladybugs Diet and Exercise...03/01/10

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 10:22pm CST by Lady Bug

Well today was a total bust...I awaken with a sore throat, and a headache... I spent the whole day on the couch sleeping...I told littlebug how sorry I was that I couldn't take her skating...She's such a good kid...she said "it's ok mom", and she keep a eye on me all day.

'Biggest Loser' has big health problems

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 8:40pm CST by msnbc.com health

Experts worry that "The Biggest Loser" focuses too heavily on competitive weight loss - a focus that is at best, counterproductive and, at worst, dangerous.

College drops required fitness class for obese

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 8:37pm CST by msnbc.com health

Obese students at a historically black college near Philadelphia won't have to take a fitness class to graduate after all.

Tapeworms, the Economy and Medical Reform by Gregg Hake

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 7:51pm CST by Ibycus

A realistic look at medical reform

Survey Shows Gains in Food-Label Use, Health/Diet Awareness

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 7:35pm CST by Par4TheCourse

More than half of consumers in the United States often read the food label when buying a product for the first time. These consumers are also increasingly aware of the link between diet and heart disease.

Woman awaits word on $8.25 million award against doctor

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 7:31pm CST by The Dude Dean

Christy Aills got a big win in Tallahassee last week, but now she must wait to see if she will be able to collect any of the $8.25 million a jury awarded her.

Coffee Is Generally Heart-Friendly

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 7:08pm CST by redshadowwithgreenbackground

For example, coffee drinkers appear to have a lower risk of hospitalization for abnormal heart rhythms.

Obesity hits N.Y's poor neighborhoods hardest

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 5:38pm CST by msnbc.com health

New York City's obesity rate has climbed in recent years, but there are large variations across the city's neighborhoods, with lower income areas hit hardest, a new study finds.

Researchers reconstruct 3-D hand movement using brain signals

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 5:22pm CST by Ageing Hippie

Researchers have successfully reconstructed 3-D hand motions from brain signals recorded in a non-invasive way, according to a study in the March 3 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience.

Keeping clean and healthy with cow dung and urine

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 5:07pm CST by maddad

AHMEDABAD, India – "God resides in cow dung," says Kesari Gumat, as he walks through his laboratory where researchers mix bovine excreta with medicinal herbs and monitor beakers of simmering cow urine.

Childhood Asthma Treatment: Not One-Size-Fits-All Study helps guide treatment choices

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 4:59pm CST by Par4TheCourse

A new study has found the addition of long-acting beta-agonist therapy to be the most effective of three step-up, or supplemental, treatments for children whose asthma is not well controlled on low doses of inhaled corticosteroids alone.

Test drug slows progression of protein tied to Alzheimer's

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 3:45pm CST by Red Wolf

Alzheimer's patients accumulated 25 percent less beta amyloid, a protein tied to progression of the illness, after 18 months of treatment with Johnson & Johnson's and Pfizer Inc.'s experimental drug bapineuzumab, a study found.

You may be allergic to meat and not know it

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 3:23pm CST by GOZO-unlimited

An allergy to meat may be responsible for up to half of recurrent anaphylaxis cases without known cause, researchers said.

More than one way to trim health coverage premiums

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 3:21pm CST by Tom Murphy, AP Business Writer

Skyrocketing premiums have stunned some consumers who buy their own health insurance policies. People in several corners of the country are facing increases of 20 percent or more from some insurers.

Mid, late 20s best age to have a baby

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 1:41pm CST by msnbc.com health

When is the ideal age to have or adopt a first baby? For most women it is between the ages of 25 to 34 years old.

Living together

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 11:42am CST by msnbc.com health

Fifty-one percent of couples who cohabit get married within three years, according to a new government report. And contrary to past dogma, those who get married after living together don't have higher divorce rates.

'Lazy' Brit fined for walking dog from his car

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 11:06am CST by msnbc.com health

An English dog-owner was fined and barred from driving for six months after taking his pet for a stroll while sitting behind the wheel of his car.

Mullahs help promote birth control in Afghanistan

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 11:00am CST by Margie Mason, AP Medical Writer

Some mullahs in Afghanistan are distributing condoms. Others are quoting the Quran to encourage longer breaks between births. Health experts say contraception is starting to catch on in a country with the world's second highest maternal death rate.

Buffett: Senate Bill Doesn't Cut Costs - The Daily Beast

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 1:14am CST by mairslm

An interesting read The Oracle of Omaha is rooting for health-care reform.

Screening athletes could prevent sudden deaths

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 11:45pm CST by msnbc.com health

Several of the nearly 100 young U.S. athletes who die suddenly and unexpectedly during sports every year could be saved through more effective screening for heart problems.

France Drops Transsexualism from List of Mental Disorders

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 11:18pm CST by Neron Kesar

France Drops Transsexualism from List of Mental Disorders

Mom of Disabled Child: Pre-Natal Genetic Testing Can Lead to More Abortions

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 11:16pm CST by PiperGirl

On March 17, 2010, it will be exactly one year that my husband and I first learned that our infant son, Gunner, had cystic fibrosis (CF), a life-threatening genetic disorder.

When Cavities Kill

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 10:04pm CST by Holly-348328

Three years ago, the death of a 12-year-old Maryland boy from a simple toothache brought national attention to the lack of available dental care for poor families in the United States.

Doctor probes mystery of girl who cries blood

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 8:45pm CST by msnbc.com health

Twinkle, a 14-year-old girl from the Indian city of Lucknow, apparently sheds blood instead of tears. Dr. George Buchanan, who examined her personally, said: "I think this is something that has been purposely brought on."

Targeting inflammation can ease obesity ills

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 8:32pm CST by msnbc.com health

What if you could be fat but avoid heart disease or diabetes? Scientists trying to break the fat-and-disease link increasingly say inflammation is the key.

Doctors Without Morals

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 8:26pm CST by aoimiyazaki

AFTER five years of investigation, the Justice Department has released its findings regarding the government lawyers who authorized waterboarding and other forms of torture during the interrogation of suspected terrorists at Guantánamo Bay and elsewhere.

Climate change = longer allergy

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 8:25pm CST by aoimiyazaki

WASHINGTON - SNEEZING, congestion, and runny noses from hay fever may be lasting longer because climate change may be extending pollen seasons, doctors in Italy said on Monday.

Climate change may extend allergy season

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 8:17pm CST by msnbc.com health

Sneezing, congestion, and runny noses from hay fever may be lasting longer because climate change may be extending pollen seasons, doctors in Italy said on Monday.

Chris Woodhead: Laws can't sort out assisted suicide

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 7:59pm CST by maddad

Since his motor neuron disease diagnosis, Chris Woodhead is putting his energy into campaigning for sufferers' rights

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Anakiri Turns Traditional Massage into Extraordinary Healing Experience with Launch of New Line of S.O.S. Massage Complements.

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 7:19pm CST by Ibycus

All natural skin care line introduces line of products designed for massage therapists and at-home use.

Avatar Rape

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 6:52pm CST by Chello

Avatar harassment and sexual assault remain controversial issues because institutions hosting virtual worlds are not accustomed to dealing with — or even discussing — digital forms of these distressing behaviors.

Public Meeting to Address Codex Committee on General Principles

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 5:10pm CST by Par4TheCourse

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2010 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Office of Food Safety today announced a public meeting to provide information and receive comments on agenda items and draft U.S.

How Junk DNA Affects Heart Disease

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 4:48pm CST by Par4TheCourse

Researchers have figured out how a mysterious DNA region previously tied to heart disease may exert its effect. The discovery could open the door to new prevention and treatment strategies.

How Mosquitos Get a Whiff of Humans

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 4:46pm CST by Par4TheCourse

By transplanting odor-sensing genes from mosquitoes into frog eggs and fruit flies, scientists have pinpointed dozens of odor receptors that help mosquitoes sniff out their human prey.

First Genes Tied to Stuttering

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 4:44pm CST by Par4TheCourse

Researchers have identified 3 genes as a source of stuttering. The speech disorder can stem from a glitch in cell metabolism, the results suggest, which may point to new approaches for treatment.

Parents say doctors hastened death for dying kids

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 4:13pm CST by msnbc.com health

It's a situation too agonizing to contemplate - a child dying and in pain. Now a small but provocative study suggests that doctors may be giving fatal morphine doses to a few children dying of cancer, to end their suffering at their parents' request.

Doctors hastened dying kids' death, say parents

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 3:53pm CST by msnbc.com health

It's a situation too agonizing to contemplate - a child dying and in pain. Now a small but provocative study suggests that doctors may be giving fatal morphine doses to a few children dying of cancer, to end their suffering at their parents' request.

Teen Pot Use Linked To Psychoses

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 3:31pm CST by Rob Ballew

An Australian study of nearly 4,000 young people has found a possible link between long-term marijuana use and increased risk of hallucinations, delusions and other psychoses.

Sexless Marriage.

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 3:08pm CST by weRdoomed

Okay, I must take responsibility for the fact that I chose to get married to a man 20 years older than me, and I have.

Hot tip: Target inflammation to ease obesity ills

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 1:33pm CST by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

What if you could be fat but avoid heart disease or diabetes? Scientists trying to break the fat-and-disease link increasingly say inflammation is the key.

Obama walks to improve his cholesterol

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 11:36am CST by msnbc.com health

Poll results, congressional head counts and federal deficits aren't the only numbers President Barack Obama has to worry about. Now, he's trying to walk off a marginally high cholesterol count.

Senate gridlock triggers cut to doctors

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 11:33am CST by msnbc.com health

Political gridlock in the Senate triggered a 21 percent cut in Medicare fees to doctors Monday, as the American Medical Association warned of a "meltdown" for seniors and the Obama administration scrambled to contain the damage.

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Health threats scare patients straight — briefly

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 7:45am CST by Bill Briggs, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

The medical tests are back. The cruel news is delivered: the numbers show trouble inside your body.

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