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Another arrest made in medical marijuana killing

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 3:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The common-law wife of a man accused of beating a medical marijuana patient to death in Kalispell was arrested Wednesday on charges she stole the victim's pot plants.

Profitable Depopulation Plot Links JP Morgan-Chase And Goldman Sachs to Vaccination Contaminations

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 3:50pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

A medical investigation into suspicious outbreaks and propaganda used to sell drugs and vaccines has exposed investment bankers at JP Morgan-Chase (JPMC) and Goldman Sachs (GS) for plotting to shock/stress, frighten, poison, and kill billions of people most profitably–pharmaceu …

Childhood Obesity and Diabetes: Two Sides of the Same Coin - TIME

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 3:15pm CDT by midnightbliss10

Michelle Obama isn't the only person alarmed by the epidemic of childhood obesity. So is weight-control specialist Dr. Howard Shapiro. "Kids at the age of 12 are getting adult-onset diabetes," says Shapiro.

Check blood pressure at home, not doc's office

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 3:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Think you need to go to the doctor's office to check your blood pressure? Think again: The best way to predict your risk of stroke or heart attack due to high blood pressure is through systematic monitoring at home rather than periodic checks in the doctor's office, new research …

In adult films, condom question looms large

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 1:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A campaign to mandate the use of condoms in adult videos produced by California's pornography industry made allies of seemingly strange bedfellows.

The Rape-aXe condom: like having your very own Vagina Dentata!

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 1:41pm CDT by Ageing Hippie

Dr. Sonette Ehlers has invented something amazing to curb the atrocity of rape once and for all: the Rape-aXe condom!

Prostate cancer vaccine wins US approval

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 1:37pm CDT by Hemal Thaker

A "vaccine" which harnesses the body's own immune system to fight prostate cancer has been approved for use by US drug regulators.

Promise seen in drug for fragile X syndrome

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 1:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health

An experimental drug succeeded in a small clinical trial in bringing about what the researchers called substantial improvements in the behaviors associated with retardation and autism in people with

Cum Has 2,000 Calories!?: Sex According to Right-Wing Moralist Crusaders

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 12:49pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

For many who grew up in America public Sex Education did a lot more harm than good. When you're taught that sex is not a recreational activity—unless you're a disease-ridden whore—and condoms don't work (if you have sex, you WILL get pregnant).

Oklahomans Sold Fake Health Policies

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 12:43pm CDT by us_news

OKLAHOMA CITY -- With federal health care reform a reality, authorities are now concerned about citizens falling prey to health care scams.

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FDA Takes Steps to Increase Safety of Foods During Transport Agency poised to set new safety standards for the transportation of food in commerce; provides new guidance

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 12:42pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

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Patient's Whole Genome Reveals Risk of Diseases and Adverse Drug Responses Study demonstrates that whole-genome analysis may play future role in clinical medicine

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 12:32pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

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Child malnutrition hits Ivory Coast despite food

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 11:57am CDT by msnbc.com health

Eight-month-old Aminata Sanogo weighed little more than a newborn as her mother took the severely malnourished baby to the hospital, traveling past marketplaces piled high with mangos and avocados. By the time they arrived, it was too late.

The power of genetic information and personalized medicine

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 11:55am CDT by Invivoscribe

This story helps bring into focus the impact genomics will bring to personalized molecular medicine. The story also illustrates how information can be used (or ignored) by the patient.

8 ways to outsmart your allergies

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 11:50am CDT by msnbc.com health

Think allergies end in April or May? Those sneezy, itchy-eyed, congested months can last well into late fall, as different trees, then grasses and, finally, weeds bombard the air with pollen. How to stay outside and virtually symptom-free - all year.

Attention Whole Foods Shoppers - NewsTrust.net

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 11:46am CDT by Mary Price99224

Attention Whole Foods Shoppers - NewsTrust.net

Would you go under the knife with nothing but a hypnotist to numb the pain?

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 11:24am CDT by Soph0571

At first glance, the scene unfolding around Philippa Plaisted as she lay on the operating table appeared completely in keeping with the setting. To her left stood the surgeon, masked and gowned, with his scalpel raised in the air in readiness.

New federal rule targets harmful mercury emissions

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 11:01am CDT by Matthew Daly, Associated Press Writer

The Obama administration says 5,000 deaths could be prevented each year under new rules announced Friday to limit the amount of mercury and other harmful pollutants released by industrial boilers and solid waste incinerators.

WHO chief: NKorea needs stronger health system

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 10:39am CDT by Eliane Engeler, Associated Press Writer

North Korea needs to strengthen its health system by modernizing medical equipment, ensuring sufficient supply of medicines and paying greater attention to malnutrition, the World Health Organization's director said Friday.

House cat nurses abandoned bobcats

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 10:21am CDT by msnbc.com health

In just a few months, three baby bobcats found in South Carolina could be a danger to a gray tabby named Zoe. But these days, the fuzzy felines are just members of the family for the nursing mother.

Corruption: USDA Looks Out Only for Self Interests

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 10:07am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The decisions made by these insiders show whose side they`re really on. They look out for number one (Big Ag) and couldn`t care less about the health of Americans.

WHO issues warning about corruption of pharmaceutical industry

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 9:59am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently issued a fact sheet warning about the corruption and unethical practices that are endemic to every step of the pharmaceuticals business.

Teen girls bribed to get Gardasil vaccine with shopping vouchers

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 9:50am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The British National Health Service (NHS) has begun bribing teenage girls between the ages of 16 and 18 to get Gardasil vaccines.

Tajikistan to start polio vaccination campaign

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 8:43am CDT by Associated Press

Health officials in Tajikistan will start a nationwide polio vaccination campaign Saturday in response to the first outbreak of the disease in the Central Asian country in over a decade.

In adult films, condom question looms large

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 7:51am CDT by msnbc.com health

A campaign to mandate the use of condoms in adult videos produced by California's pornography industry made allies of seemingly strange bedfellows.

Democrats shut down the Florida House to block anti-abortion bill - OrlandoSentinel.com

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 9:42pm CDT by Sara G.

On Wednesday, senators voted 22-17 to create a new government mandate that women seeking abortions must pay for ultrasounds and, in most cases, view live images of the fetus.

Domestic tabby in SC adopts abandoned bobcats

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 9:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health

In just a few months, three baby bobcats found in South Carolina could be a danger to a gray tabby named Zoe. But these days, the fuzzy felines are just members of the family for the nursing mother.

The new Dirty Dozen: 12 foods to eat organic and avoid pesticide residue

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 8:58pm CDT by tangojones

Fruits and veggies are an essential part of a healthy diet, but many conventional varieties contain pesticide residues.

Obesity rising sharply among preschoolers

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 8:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health

More than 10 percent of children ages 2 to 5 are overweight, the American Heart Association reported Thursday.

Obesity surgery triples among U.S. teens

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 8:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The number of U.S. children having obesity surgery has tripled in recent years, surging at a pace that could mean more than 1,000 such operations this year, new research suggests.

Obesity rates climbing in nearly all states

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 8:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The percentage of Americans with bulging waistlines is growing in just about every state, with residents of Alabama joining the obesity ranks the fastest. Only Oregon failed to fatten, according to a report.

Those with low vitamin D twice as likely to die

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 8:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health

New research linking low vitamin D levels with deaths from heart disease and other causes bolsters mounting evidence about the "sunshine" vitamin's role in good health.

Saint Joseph East Celebrates Grand Opening of Women's Hospital During 11th Annual Maternity Fair

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 7:59pm CDT by kai460

Saint Joseph East Celebrates Grand Opening of Women's Hospital During 11th Annual Maternity Fair

Can a cactus plant be a magic bullet for dieters?

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 7:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Prickly bush in the Kalahari Desert could be key to weight-loss success.

FDA approves breakthrough cancer therapy Provenge

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 7:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A first-of-a-kind prostate cancer treatment that uses the body's immune system to fight the disease received federal approval Thursday, offering an important alternative to more taxing treatments like chemotherapy.

Single women still feel 'spinster' stigma

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 6:11pm 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.

Adult death rates lowest in Iceland, Cyprus

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 6:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Men in Iceland and women in Cyprus have the lowest risk of dying worldwide, a new study says.

FDA Approves a Cellular Immunotherapy for Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 4:44pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Provenge (sipuleucel-T), a new therapy for certain men with advanced prostate cancer that uses their own immune system to fight the disease.

7 Great Principles for Dealing with Haters

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 2:08pm CDT by jedipunk

Dealing with negativity online can be tough, which was why we were all ears when Tim Ferriss, author of The Four Hour Work Week, took the stage at The Next Web '10 event in Amsterdam to discuss how to learn to love haters.

FDA approves new drug for prostate cancer

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 2:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A first-of-a-kind prostate cancer treatment that uses the body's immune system to fight the disease received federal approval Thursday.

Many Americans Residing In Areas With Chronic Levels Of Pollution

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 2:03pm CDT by nearing

According to the CBS Evening News (4/28, story 8, 0:20, Couric), a report released by the American Lung Association focuses on "American airspace and air quality." The group "credited cleaner diesel engines and controls on coal-fired power plants for decreasing pollution, such as …

Baby Boy Survives Nearly Two Days After Failed Abortion

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 1:58pm CDT by maddad

An investigation has been launched after a baby boy was found alive nearly a day after a failed abortion in Southern Italy, the U.K.'s Daily Telegraph reported.

APNewsBreak: Schwarzenegger backs health overhaul

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 1:54pm CDT by msnbc.com U.S. & World News

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger pledged California\'s full support Thursday for national health care reform, throwing the weight of one of the nation\'s most prominent Republicans behind the overhaul.

Sex of the baby determines the way it responds to stressors during pregnancy and its ability to survive

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 1:49pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Male and female babies during pregnancy show different growth and development patterns following stressors during pregnancy such as disease, cigarette use or psychological stress.

Drugmakers fined $81M over Topamax sales

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 1:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Two subsidiaries of pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson have agreed to pay more than $81 million stemming from allegedly illegal promotion of the epilepsy drug Topamax.

Coffee: Is it healthier than you think?

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 12:45pm CDT by henry1966

But for years, coffee had a bad reputation. Linked in many people's minds with smoking, coffee is associated with over-caffeination and insomnia.

FDA approves breakthrough cancer therapy Provenge

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 12:38pm CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writer

A first-of-a-kind prostate cancer treatment that uses the body's immune system to fight the disease received federal approval Thursday, offering an important alternative to more taxing treatments like chemotherapy.

Swine flu fears push seasonal shots to record high

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 11:06am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

Fears of swine flu helped boost vaccination for ordinary seasonal flu last year, with a record 40 percent of adults and children getting the vaccine, federal health officials said Thursday.

Poll: Black teens more optimistic than peers

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 7:44am CDT by msnbc.com health

Bria Fleming has been through a lot in the last year, including her mother's hospitalization and job loss and a fire in their home. It'd be enough to get most 18-year-olds down.

China respects IOC decision on underage gymnast

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 6:21am CDT by Anita Chang, Associated Press Writer

The Chinese Gymnastics Association said Thursday it is "pained" by the ruling to strip its women's team of a bronze medal from the 2000 Sydney Olympics for using an underage athlete but respects the decision.

Can Psychedelic Drugs Treat PTSD?

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 3:42pm CDT by Rodney-889389

Kept on hold for close to half a century, especially in the U.S., psychedelic science is now coming back to life, in large part due to efforts by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies and researchers it has recruited and supported and with whom it has won appr …

Cancer screening: Doing more harm than good?

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 3:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Screening tests can find cancer early - so why do some experts say they can do more harm than good? Read this before your next mammogram, PSA test or colonoscopy.

Use of costly scans climbing in cancer patients

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 3:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Use of high-tech imaging scans in older cancer patients has climbed substantially in recent years, a study found, raising concerns about costs and radiation exposure.

Use of costly scans is climbing in cancer patients

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 3:00pm CDT by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer

Use of high-tech imaging scans in older cancer patients has climbed substantially in recent years, a study found, raising concerns about costs and radiation exposure.

YOU CAN BEAT PROSTATE CANCER - And You Don't Need Surgery to Do It!

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 2:57pm CDT by Charlie Courtois

This article headline is the title of a book I am going to tell you about, and it is something every man who is diagnosed with prostate cancer should know before deciding on what treatment he will select.

Trendy fizzy drink is mushrooming

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 2:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Kombucha is a concoction made of live bacteria and yeast and it's becoming all the rage among the health-seeking crowd.

Keeping home life-support up during outages

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 2:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

For many of the growing millions who depend on home medical equipment, a power outage goes way beyond the inconvenience most of us feel. It could be deadly.

Naps may boost learning, study finds

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 2:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A new study provides evidence for some long-held notions that sleep and dreams boost learning and help us to make sense of the real world.

Healthy Eating: Only Two Companies in US Confirm Using BPA-Free Cans

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 2:22pm CDT by krishna-167929

"it turns out that most canned foods (even "USDA Organic") contain plastic liners that leach potentially dangerous chemicals into the food.

Laughter boosts appetite: study

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 2:18pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Can't eat? A little National Lampoon may be in order. New research shows laughter may be the best medicine for a suppressed appetite.

Products recalled due to potential salmonella risk

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 2:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The following products are being recalled because they could be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children and others with weakened immune systems:

D.C. suburbs lag behind city in efforts to fight AIDS, study says

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 2:02pm CDT by PGCares

Suburban governments lag behind the District in efforts to help slow the spread of AIDS even though they are home to nearly half of the Washington area residents infected with the disease, according to a study released Tuesday....

Bullying a red flag for depression

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 1:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The word "bully" may conjure up images of a 9-year-old punk shaking down a 7-year-old for lunch money. But teenagers experience bullying, too, and research shows it can be a red flag for depression and suicidal behavior.

Drug maker AstraZeneca to pay $520 million

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 1:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Attorney General Eric Holder says the federal government has reached a $520 million settlement with pharmaceutical manufacturer AstraZeneca, resolving allegations surrounding the company's antipsychotic drug Seroquel.

Shyness is all in your brain, study says

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 1:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The brains of shy or introverted individuals might actually process the world differently than their more extroverted counterparts, a new study suggests.

Fighting food allergies

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 1:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health

For the millions of kids with food allergies, new efforts to improve product labeling and provide easier access to life-saving medication should make getting back to school a little easier.

If you smoke too much 'blame your genes', say experts

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 1:02pm CDT by djd

Smokers who find it hard to cut down or quit may be able to blame their genes, new research suggests. Scientists identified three genetic mutations that increase the number of cigarettes people smoke a day.

Not aging fast enough? Drink a soda!

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 12:45pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Hoo boy. The American Beverage Association isn't going to like this news one bit. Food companies now add significant amounts of phosphates to soda and other processed foods. And now researchers have found evidence that phosphates may accelerate aging.

Salt taking a cut in groceries, restaurant menus

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 12:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Sixteen food companies plan to cut the amount of salt in bacon, flavored rice and dozens of other products as part of a national effort to reduce American's sodium consumption by 20 percent.

Chocolate and Depression: Is There a Connection? - ABC News

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 11:57am CDT by midnightbliss10

The more clinically depressed people become, the more chocolate they eat, a study has found. People who tested positive for depression consumed about 60 percent more chocolate compared with people who had lower test scores.

Officials look to Iran for help on AIDS

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 8:14am CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

Health experts are holding up a perhaps unlikely country as a model for fighting AIDS in drug users: Iran.

Lost pounds lead to burst fantasy

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 8:05am CDT by msnbc.com health

In a culture obsessed with BMIs, makeovers and the tears and triumphs of "The Biggest Loser," the newly svelte often find themselves disappointed by the realities of weight loss.

'Skinny dream' burst by weight loss realities

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 7:23am CDT by Joan Raymond, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

If thin equals happy, Jen Larsen should be on cloud nine.

Guess What? Obamacare Bill Raises Health Care Premiums

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 6:09am CDT by The Grim Creeper

Guess what? Health care premiums and costs are going to skyrocket.

Fine print hinders effort to cover young adults

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 2:03am CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

President Barack Obama is pushing to speed up insurance coverage for young adults in their twenties — a key early benefit of his prized health care overhaul — but the law's fine print suggests some won't be able to sign up until next year.

The Truth About Bottled Water -- Part 1

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 8:58pm CDT by Dowser

Is bottled water safer than tap water? Is tap water dangerous? Are we all being poisoned by our municipal water supplies? The answer is No, No, and No.

Tidbits: Stripper apologizes to Bullock by fax

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 8:41pm CDT by Ree Hines, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Though she’s said to have carried on a two-year affair with Sandra Bullock’s husband, stripper Melissa Smith suddenly regrets her romance with Jesse James. At least that seems to be the case based on Smith’s latest and not-so-private correspondence.

Prince George's County Kidney Walk Brings Awareness | NBC Washington

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 8:11pm CDT by PGCares

Redskins join walkers to raise money and awareness Updated 6:53 AM EDT, Mon, Apr 26, 2010 Print Email Share Buzz up! TWITTER FACEBOOK Hundreds turned out for the Prince George's County Kidney Walk Sunday afternoon.

The Brazilian Health Workout

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 5:30pm CDT by Spooky Boyfriend

Is there anything Brazilians don't rock? I love their wax, their samba, their nuts, their jiu jitsu... and just when I thought they could not be cooler, their national health plan rocks my world!

Food safety bill's ban on BPA resisted

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 5:11pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The food industry and major business groups, including the U.S.

Chocolate and depression linked, but how?

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 5:06pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

This afternoon, with the publication of this study, we know more about the relationship between chocolate and mood. But not much more.

Scientists Find Genes That Influence Brain Wave Patterns

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 5:00pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Scientists have identified new genes and pathways that influence an individual's typical pattern of brain electrical activity, a trait that may serve as a useful surrogate marker for more genetically complex traits and diseases.

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NIH Study Confirms Location of Stem Cells Near Cartilage-Rich Regions in Bones First Step in Effort to Use Bone Stem Cells to Repair Malformed, Damaged Bone

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 4:58pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Working with mice, a team of researchers has pinpointed the location of bone generating stem cells in the spine, at the ends of shins, and in other bones. The team also has identified factors that control the stem cells' growth.

Depressed? You must like chocolate

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 4:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health

People who are depressed eat more chocolate than people who are not, U.S. researchers said on Monday, in a study that puts numbers behind the link between mood and chocolate.

Salt taking a cut in groceries, restaurant menus

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 4:36pm CDT by Karen Matthews, Associated Press Writer

Sixteen food companies plan to cut the amount of salt in bacon, flavored rice and dozens of other products as part of a national effort to reduce American's sodium consumption by 20 percent.

4 bad habits can age you by 12 years

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 3:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Four common bad habits combined - smoking, drinking too much, inactivity and poor diet - can age you by 12 years, sobering new research suggests.

Popping Pills a Popular Way to Boost Brain Power - CBSNews

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 3:14pm CDT by Greg Lygon

Suggesting that Adderall is possibly addictive, and that kids fake symptoms to obtain prescriptions to the popular ADHD drug. Predicting a "Brave New World" medicated future.

Bad habits can age you by 12 years, study suggests

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 3:00pm CDT by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer

Four common bad habits combined — smoking, drinking too much, inactivity and poor diet — can age you by 12 years, sobering new research suggests.

Two Arrests Made In Contaminated Food Case

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 2:58pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Jeffrey H. Sloman, United States Attorney for the Southern District Jeffrey H. Sloman, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, David W. Bourne, Special Agent in Charge, U.S.

Mom's Obesity Raises Newborn's Heart Risk

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 2:30pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The more obese a woman is when she becomes pregnant, the greater the likelihood that her newborn baby will have a congenital heart defect, a new study suggests. The finding raises concerns because 1 in 5 women are obese at the start of pregnancy in the United States.

Low testosterone tied to frailty in older men

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 2:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older men with relatively low testosterone levels may be at greater risk of frailty than those with higher levels of the hormone, new research suggests.

Shy bladder sufferers work to overcome their anxiety

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 2:28pm CDT by arisandino

Talks about upcoming 10th anniversary Detroit shy bladder workshop

Dirty-bomb test for terror may aid cancer research

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 2:27pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

With a few drops of blood, scientists are creating a way to tell who's absorbed dangerous radiation levels, part of the government's preparations against a terrorist attack — and research that just might point toward new cancer care, too.

It's been 26 years since Ohio St QB's broken leg

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 2:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Every year at this time, Mike Tomczak's name pops up at Ohio State.

Brazil official urges more sex for better health

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 1:57pm CDT by Associated Press

Brazil's health minister has a remedy for the nation's high-blood- pressure problem: More sex.

'Laughercise' - laughter really is the best medicine as doctors find it can be as healthy as exercise

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 1:17pm CDT by Carloz

Doctors describe "mirthful laughter" as the equivalent of "internal jogging" because it can lower blood pressure, stress and boost the immune system much like moderate exercise.

Europe trade deal could hit Indian generic drugs

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 10:36am CDT by Erika Kinetz, AP Business Writer

It took two years of secret suffering and gut-wrenching diarrhea to make Lumkile Sizila face the fact that he had HIV.

One-child rule may be eased in China

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 10:26am CDT by msnbc.com health

When asked why she and her husband don't want a second child, Shi Xiaomei smiles at her pudgy 9-year-old son and does a quick tally of the family budget.

Wrong patient phone numbers trip up ER docs

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 7:59am CDT by msnbc.com health

Delayed test results and bad contact information - sometimes from patients who give fake names and numbers - are forcing more emergency room doctors to resort to registered letters and law enforcement visits to deliver urgent diagnoses.

Wrong patient phone numbers trip up ER docs

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 7:32am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, health writer, msnbc.com

Somewhere in Westminster, Calif., there’s a 38-year-old Vietnamese man who doesn’t know he has a blood infection — and doctors have no way to tell him.

We need penicillin, not condoms, in central Africa

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 7:55pm CDT by laws-john

US aid agencies want to revitalise family planning in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is certifiably insane.

Is Organic Food Stuffed Full Of Marketing Hype?

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 7:31pm CDT by CuriousG

Is paying extra money for organic food really worth it?

Three Ridiculously Simple Secrets to Set Your Sex Life on Fire

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 7:19pm CDT by Sam Paris

Sexual frequency has been linked to longer life and better health in addition to more sex. However. today's pace of economic and social pressures, and living complexity, have interfered with sexual frequency in most couples and is creating a huge sex deficit in the bedroom.

Medication Mistakes - 10 Common Medication Mistakes That Can Kill You

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 6:40pm CDT by Rodney-889389

The numbers are simply staggering: Every year 1.5 million people are sickened or severely injured by medication mistakes, and 100,000 die. And yet all of those deaths are preventable. What's the answer? We have to protect ourselves.

HealthRight International

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 3:41pm CDT by camdic

Each year, HealthRight International recognizes the work of individuals, organizations, and business leaders who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in the cause of health and human rights.

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Posted: April 25th, 2010, 3:10pm CDT by Kerry-257967

Here is just another issue against ANYTHING being done in the name of Socialism/Communism in America. This is just another fact that your Government really loves you.......and they will force you to get your love ANY way they see fit.

Health reform's unfinished business: cost curbs

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 2:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Many experts believe that the newly passed health care reform law falls short on taming costs, and that will force Congress to revisit health care in a few years

South African president says he is HIV-negative

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 2:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health

South Africa's president says his most recent HIV test result was negative.

In Army's trauma units, feeling warehoused

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 12:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Warrior Transition Units were intended to be way stations where injured soldiers could recuperate. Instead, they've become warehouses of despair where patients are drugged and treated harshly, soldiers and health experts say.

Premature births still medical mystery

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 11:45am CDT by msnbc.com health

While recent medical advancements mean most

STDs, Midlife and Beyond

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 11:44am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Baby boomers are experiencing a new kind of boom-STDs. Find out why they're on the rise.

Brusque military grapples with soldier suicides

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 11:27am CDT by msnbc.com U.S. & World News

Behind the scenes, there has been a concerted effort at Fort Campbell, Ky., and elsewhere in the U.S. Army over the past year to change the hard-charging military mindset to show no weakness, complete the mission.

Health care law's unfinished business: cost curbs

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 9:14am CDT by msnbc.com health

What's it going to cost me?

Why Antidepressants Don't Work for Treating Depression

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 9:11am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Here's some depressing recent medical news: Antidepressants don't work.

Lethal fungus strain moving from Canada to US: Study

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 8:53am CDT by Par4TheCourse

WASHINGTON -- A newly discovered strain of virulent airborne fungi that has already killed several people in Oregon in the US Pacific Northwest could reach California and other areas, scientists warn.

UDDERLY RIDICULOUS Feds invade farm for 5 a.m. inspection Serve warrant on farmer up to milk cows

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 8:34am CDT by steveoutdoorrec

Federal agents invaded an Amish farm in Pennsylvania at 5 a.m. to inspect cow-milking facilities then followed up the next day with a written notice that the farmer was engaged in interstate sale of raw milk in violation of the Public Health Services Act.

What Came First the Chicken or the Cancer

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 8:31am CDT by Bill Couzens

The advertising, publicity, and public reaction surrounding the Kentucky Fried Chicken- Buckets for the Cure campaign to benefit Susan G.

The First Smoker and his wife: The do-as-I-say (not as I do) duo

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 6:00am CDT by The Grim Creeper

Thomas Lifson The First Smoker and his wife don't always follow their own advice on living healthy to reduce the burden on ObamaCare finances. On yet another long weekend away from the White House, the First Couple indulged in ultra-unhealthy North Carolina barbecue.

Lots of dating options? Looks top list

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 3:26am CDT by Ms Toi

Lots of dating options? Looks top list

Scientists reveal the truth about makeup - Skin and beauty- msnbc.com

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 3:20am CDT by Ms Toi

Scientists reveal the truth about makeup - Skin and beauty- msnbc.com

The Abraham Cherrix Story-choosing not to go with chemotherapy

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 12:51am CDT by IslamicScholars

In late August of 2005, fifteen year old Abraham Cherrix received the devastating news that he had a form of cancer known as Hodgkin's disease. During the next few months Abraham faithfully pursued conventional chemotherapy through its recommended cycle.

A Graying Population, a Graying Work Force

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 12:42am CDT by The Incredulous One

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — One recent morning Antonia Antonaccio, a home care aide, got a call to help an elderly couple whose regular aide could not make it. The regular aide, who is 68 years old, had thrown out her back.

Do Seed Oils Cause Multi-Generational Obesity?

Posted: April 25th, 2010, 12:14am CDT by nearing

In 2006, Drs. Gerard Ailhaud and Philippe Guesnet hypothesized that industrial seed oils such as corn, soybean, safflower, sunflower and cottonseed oil are at least partially responsible for the current obesity epidemic (1).

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Rosenthal: ’Hawks, Raiders emerge as draft winners

Posted: April 24th, 2010, 6:47pm CDT by Gregg Rosenthal, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Yeah, we know. You need three years to evaluate a draft and all that. That’s no fun.

Schoolboy, 11, ageing at five times the normal speed after becoming only bo

Posted: April 24th, 2010, 4:47pm CDT by camdic

He's still at primary school and loves to climb trees and ride his bike.

Krispy Kreme + KFC Double Down = You Don't Wanna Know

Posted: April 24th, 2010, 2:52pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were to take a KFC Double Down -- the bacon sandwich that uses two pieces of fried chicken as the "bread" -- and you were to sandwich it in between two halves of a Krispy Kreme donut? Of course you haven't. Luckily, someone has.

How to Live to be healthy and 100.

Posted: April 24th, 2010, 2:43pm CDT by Freed

They present a persuasive case, backed up by numerous studies, and outline specific behaviors people can adopt to live longer and live well. However, they may be preaching to the choir.

Flavored Tobacco Pellets Are Denounced as a Lure to Young Users

Posted: April 24th, 2010, 2:37pm CDT by Natural Psychology

Orbs are tobacoo products that resemble tic tac candy mints and which are being sold and marketed to adults. However, there is concern over their potential for illegal use with young people and children and their potential for abuse

More People Choosing Kosher for Health

Posted: April 24th, 2010, 2:20pm CDT by ivojacome

According to the market research survey, 62 percent of people who buy kosher foods do so for quality reasons, while 51 percent say they buy kosher for its "general healthfulness." About one-third say they buy kosher because they think food safety standards are better than wit …

MRSA More Likely to Lurk in Certain Patients - MSN Health & Fitness - Infectious Diseases

Posted: April 24th, 2010, 1:41am CDT by SuckerFish

There is a way to prevent MRSA infections in medical care.

White House adviser spills secret: Obama loves pie

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 11:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Presidents have had their indulgences - Ronald Reagan loved jellybeans and Bill Clinton binged at McDonald's. What's President Barack Obama's weak spot?

Build a slimmer, tastier sandwich

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 11:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Enough with the mayo! Whether you're brown-bagging it or stopping by the deli, choose a lunch - without fattening condiments or extras - that will keep you full until dinner.

Paralyzed mom of triplets seeks to see her kids

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 10:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A mother who is unable to move or speak - and possibly to understand - is the focus of an unusual, emotional court case to decide if she has visitation rights with her 3-year-old triplets.

'SpongeBob' episode aids choking girl

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 9:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Miriam Starobin, 12, remembered the animated character doing the Heimlich maneuver in an episode and used it to dislodge gum from the throat of a classmate.

Tracheostomy tubes recalled after 3 deaths

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 8:25pm CDT by Christine Simmons, Associated Press Writer

A Massachusetts company is recalling tracheostomy tubes used to help patients on ventilators breathe after receiving reports that three people died while using them.

Five Body Parts You May Be Able to Regrow Soon(ish)

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 6:48pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Starfish, salamanders, and planarian flatworms share a seemingly magical trait: the ability to regenerate body parts they've lost.

Naps and Dreams Boost Learning Study Finds

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 6:08pm CDT by Freed

While dreams have always mystified mankind, scientists have been equally curious about sleep. "It is dangerous to go to sleep," Stickgold said, evolutionarily speaking. Unconscious beings lying flat on their backs are especially prone to attack, he pointed out.

Vatican to finance adult stem cell research

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 5:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The Vatican is pushing for research of adult stem cells as an alternative to the use of embryonic stem cells, which the Catholic Church opposes because it maintains that the destruction of the embryo amounts to the killing of human life.

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'Super Aspirin' could net firm €500m bonanza

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 5:52pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

A CORK company has developed a side-effect-free aspirin which is expected to generate millions of euro over 10 years.

GMOs Alter the Genetic Make Up of Our Healthy Gut Bacteria

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 5:46pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The genetic code of GM soy can infiltrate the genetic code of the healthy bacteria in our guts - and change the genetic makeup of the healthy bacteria inside us.

The Pill's Deadly Affair with HIV/AIDS

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 5:39pm CDT by crispy2000

The world's deadliest killer, HIV/AIDS, and the Birth Control Pill have been carrying on a secret and deadly "love affair" for decades.

Giant study to examine mobile phone cancer risk

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 5:27pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Thousands of people are to be studied over the course of 20 or 30 years to see if the long-term use of mobile phones increases the risk of developing brain tumours and other medical disorders, as part of the largest ever study into the subject.

It's time for a school war on blubber, say retired US brass

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 5:25pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

WASHINGTON - School lunches have been called many things, but a group of retired American military officers is giving them a new label: national security threat. That's not a reference to the mystery meat served up in the cafeteria.

Vatican to finance adult stem cell research

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 5:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The Vatican is pushing for research of adult stem cells as an alternative to the use of embryonic stem cells, which the Catholic Church opposes because it maintains that the destruction of the embryo amounts to the killing of human life.

Gardasil and Cervarix HPV Vaccine Trials Halted in India After Deaths

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 5:24pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Clinical trials using Gardasil and Cervarix vaccines were halted in India by the government on April 16, 2010 after the deaths of six tribal girls.

Babies left to cry can suffer brain damage, warns parenting guru

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 5:22pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

It is the issue that has long divided parenting experts: when your baby starts to cry, is it wise to immediately rush to its aid or should you leave it alone for a while first?

Spanish hospital claims 1st full-face transplant

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 5:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A team of surgeons has carried out the world's first full-face transplant on a young Spanish farmer unable to breathe or eat on his own since accidentally shooting himself in the face five years ago.

Australia: Flu jab scare sparks call for surveillance system

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 4:55pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The number of children suffering adverse reactions after receiving the free seasonal flu vaccine may be severely underestimated because health authorities have no way of monitoring people's reactions, experts say.

FRONTLINE Presents "The Vaccine War" April 27th

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 4:45pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

In The Vaccine War, FRONTLINE lays bare the science of vaccine safety and examines the increasingly bitter debate between the public health establishment and a formidable populist coalition of parents, celebrities, politicians and activists who are armed with the latest social me …

1 year after H1N1, Mexicans question response

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 3:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health

When this city of 8.7 million awoke one year ago to confusing news of a new virus, it sent the world on a wild six-month roller-coaster ride of fear and frantic action.

11-Year-Old Mexican 'Rape' Victim Wants to Keep Baby

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 2:45pm CDT by jameseg

"An 11-year-old girl in Mexico allegedly raped by her stepfather and now more than four months pregnant says she wants to have his baby."

11-Year-Old Mexican Rape Victim Wants to Keep Baby

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 2:45pm CDT by jameseg

"An 11-year-old girl in Mexico allegedly raped by her stepfather and now more than four months pregnant says she wants to have his baby."

Can 3-D movies, television make you sick?

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 2:01pm CDT by henry1966

Take your thumb and hold it out directly in front of you, away from your face. Now close the left eye. Open it and close the right eye.

FDA Launches Initiative to Reduce Infusion Pump Risks Agency calls for improvements in device design

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 1:59pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced a new initiative to address safety problems associated with external infusion pumps, which are devices that deliver fluids, including nutrients and medications, into a patient's body in a controlled manner.

Cereals

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Who would have thought it?

First total face transplant performed in Spain

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 1:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A hospital says it has performed the world's first complete face transplant on a man who lost his jaw, nose and cheeks, and who couldn't speak or eat by himself, according to El Pais.

Crocodile forces Australian aerobics class to wait

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 1:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The biweekly water aerobics class at a holiday park in northern Australia was postponed Tuesday when an unwanted guest entered the pool - a 5-foot-long (1.5-meter) crocodile.

U.S. tells insurer: Quit dropping cancer patients

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

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has called on health insurer WellPoint to stop dropping coverage for patients recently diagnosed with breast cancer, calling the practice "deplorable."

FDA stepping up oversight of drug pumps

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 1:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Federal health regulators on Friday announced steps to improve the design and safety of drug pumps that have been linked to more than 700 deaths in the past five years.

Hangover Cures: Myth, Legend, Fact

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 12:19pm CDT by jedipunk

Hangovers are no fun even if the events leading up to the hangover were a blast. Today we're taking a look at the various preventive measures and cures people undertake in the name of keeping hangovers away, highlighting the good, the bad, and the worthless hangover "cures".

3 Million in Middle Class to Pay Health Law Penalty

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 12:14pm CDT by John S.-1381946

Some 3 million middle-class Americans will be required to pay a penalty for not getting health insurance under the Obama administration's new healthcare law, raising questions about the president's willingness to break a campaign promise by increasing taxes on some families earni …

Girl helps choking friend thanks to 'SpongeBob'

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 12:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Miriam Starobin, 12, remembered the animated character doing the Heimlich maneuver in an episode and used it to dislodge gum from the throat of a classmate.

Girl wakes from coma speaking wrong language

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 12:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health

After 24 hours in a coma, a Croatian girl woke up speaking only German, according to reports. Doctors say it may be due to different parts of her brain being affected.

Millions drink toxic water in the USA, but it's EPA-approved!

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 11:48am CDT by nyghtshayde

(NaturalNews) It has been so long since the federal law regulating tap water has been updated that since 2004, more than one-fifth of the U.S. population has consumed tap water that the government classifies as toxic, but still approves for human consumption.

Boy who peaked at 296 pounds begins journey to lose weight

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 11:41am CDT by hsquared-1401940

Talon Spell ambled his 282-pound, 9-year-old body into position. Standing on a sidewalk in the bright sunshine outside a local fitness center, he did squats with his wrists draped over a 15-pound metal bar resting on his shoulders.

Merck: Health overhaul to cost roughly $320M

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 11:30am CDT by Linda A. Johnson, AP Business Writer

The drugmaker Merck & Co. said Friday the federal health care overhaul will reduce its revenue by about $170 million this year and by roughly double that amount next year — less than the impact some rivals have reported. Its shares rose on the news.

Spanish hospital claims first full-face transplant

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 11:07am CDT by Daniel Woolls, Associated Press Writer

A hospital in Spain says it has carried out the world's first full-face transplant, giving a man a new nose, skin, jaws, cheekbones, teeth and other features after he lost his face in an accident. Other transplant experts lauded the surgery but were not sure it could technically be called 'full-face.'

Spanish hospital claims 1st full-face transplant

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 11:07am CDT by Daniel Woolls, Associated Press Writer

A team of surgeons has carried out the world's first full-face transplant on a young Spanish farmer unable to breathe or eat on his own since accidentally shooting himself in the face five years ago.

I'll have a Bacon Sandwich Please...Hold the bread

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 10:28am CDT by joe-1280782

Just put the bacon between to slice of Canadian Bacon...for lunch I'd like a Big Mac with a triple order of Extra salty french fries and for dinner Chicken Fried steak with Onions...for my snack I will have some soy nuts(I gotta cut down on the salt)..we can regulate the banks.. …

FDA stepping up oversight of drug pumps

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 10:04am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

Federal health regulators on Friday announced steps to improve the design and safety of drug pumps that have been linked to more than 700 deaths in the past five years.

Kombucha: Wonder tonic or slimy sludge?

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 8:09am CDT by Janet Helm, R.D., msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

This year's hottest cool beverage is a fizzy, fermented drink with a tangy taste and a strange name.

African business takes on malaria

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 6:29am CDT by Donna Bryson, Associated Press Writer

An African bank, communications giant and popular chicken restaurant chain are taking on malaria, saying Friday that their business expertise might be the missing weapon in the fight against a disease that kills 1 million annually.

First total face transplant performed in Spain

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 5:58am CDT by The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com

MADRID - A Spanish hospital says it has performed the world's first complete face transplant on a man who lost his jaw, nose and cheeks, and who couldn't speak or eat by himself, according to El Pais newspaper.

Spanish hospital claims first full face transplant

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 5:33am CDT by Daniel Woolls, Associated Press Writer

A hospital in Spain said it has carried out the world's first full-face transplant, giving a young man who lost his in an accident a new nose, skin, jaws, cheekbones, teeth and other features.

1 year after swine flu, Mexicans split on response

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 4:35am CDT by Mark Stevenson, Associated Press Writer

When this city of 8.7 million awoke one year ago to confusing news of a new virus, it sent the world on a wild six-month roller-coaster ride of fear and frantic action.

Vatican to finance adult stem cell research

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 4:29am CDT by Alessandra Rizzo, Associated Press Writer

The Vatican is pushing for research of adult stem cells as an alternative to the use of embryonic stem cells, which the Catholic Church opposes because it maintains that the destruction of the embryo amounts to the killing of human life.

Psychedelic trips aid anxiety treatments in study

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 11:00pm CDT by Malcolm Ritter, AP Science Writer

The big white pill was brought to her in an earthenware chalice. She'd already held hands with her two therapists and expressed her wishes for what it would help her do.

Wellpoint Murders Breast Cancer Victims Using a Spreadsheet

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 10:04pm CDT by truthlover

Health Care for America Now basically charged WellPoint with murder today, responding to the Murray Waas article showing that the insurance giant systematically dropped breast cancer patients from the rolls.

How important being a mentor is to someone

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 10:01pm CDT by Ashley Leger

I picked this article because, I think it ties into a lot of the subjects tied into parks book we have read over the past few weeks. A mentor is someone you can look up to, trust and someone that you admire in life.

Bird with H5N1 virus found in Bulgaria

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 9:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A dead bird found near Bulgaria's Black Sea port of Varna has tested positive for the deadly H5N1 virus, officials said Thursday.

Exclusive: WellPoint routinely targets breast cancer patients

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 9:25pm CDT by supergerbil424

Shortly after they were diagnosed with breast cancer, each of the women learned that her health insurance had been canceled. There was Yenny Hsu, who lived and worked in Los Angeles.

Potentially deadly fungus spreading in U.S. and Canada

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 8:50pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

A potentially deadly strain of fungus is spreading among animals and people in the northwestern United States and the Canadian province of British Columbia, researchers reported on Thursday.

Killer fungus seen in Pacific Northwest - CNN.com

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 8:38pm CDT by SchmittyJ

A rare but life-threatening tropical fungus that causes lung infections in both people and animals has been seen in the Pacific Northwest and could spread, researchers are reporting.

Report: Health overhaul 'will increase nation's tab

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 8:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Government economic forecasters say President Barack Obama's health care overhaul will increase the nation's health care tab instead of bringing costs down.

NARTH Summary of a Newly Published Study on Sexual Orientation Change Efforts

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 7:27pm CDT by laws-john

The Journal of Men's Studies should be commended for their integrity in publishing honest research regardless of popular political sentiment. Perhaps other journals and scholarly publications will follow suit.

Deadly airborne fungus in Oregon set to spread

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 5:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A deadly, airborne new strain of fungus has emerged in Oregon. It has killed nearly one out of four known affected people so far. And it is likely to spread, researchers now warn.

Genetics dictate when kids read

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 5:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Genetics play the biggest role in determining how fast a child learns to read, but a good teacher can make a measurable difference as well, according to a study released Thursday.

The Pill Turns 50: Taking Stock

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 5:11pm CDT by Neron Kesar

The Pill Turns 50: Taking Stock

LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator by Physio-Control Inc.

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 4:56pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

FDA notified healthcare professionals of a Class I recall of LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator manufactured and distributed between March 26, 2009 and December 15, 2009.

No changes to Lyme disease treatment

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 4:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Guidelines for treating Lyme disease are valid and do not need to be changed, according to a report issued Thursday by a review panel appointed to settle an investigation by Connecticut's attorney general.

OOPS! One Family Jewel Gone: Man Sues Hospital For Removal of Testicle

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 4:16pm CDT by The Desert Rattler

You need to read the small print on those Surgical Release Forms, else you'll lose some body parts.

Losing 10 pounds could boost your immunity

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 4:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Excess fat around the abs can turn the body's defense system against you, leading to heart and other diseases.

Tot saved by his trendy hairdo | The Sun |News

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 3:57pm CDT by Moderate-514640

A TWO-year-old boy's life was saved by his trendy David Beckham-style HAIRCUT — after a trim led to doctors diagnosing a deadly blood disease. Read more: #ixzz0lrfln8mF

Quadriplegic faces jail time for using medicinal marijuana

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 3:44pm CDT by maddad

CLEARWATER — Arthritis attacks his neck and shoulders. Painful spasms ripple across his crippled body. Imaginary needles stab his useless feet.

Brunettes have more beaus? Hair color facts

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 3:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Even though we spend lots of time enhancing and re-enhancing our tresses, we probably haven't considered something pretty cool: What's underneath all the glosses and highlights can be a health barometer of sorts.

Red wine bolsters brain against strokes

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 3:18pm CDT by cartooncat

Red wine protects the brain from damage after a stroke, new research suggests.

HIV's link to salmonella offers vaccine clues

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 2:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Research into a deadly link between salmonella and HIV shows that the AIDS virus damages the immune system in ways doctors did not previously understand, providing new clues for vaccine development.

Cold Weather in Northern Climates Linked to Prostate Cancer - Cancer - FOXNews.com

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 1:34pm CDT by Moderate-514640

A colder, cloudy climate could increase the risk of prostate cancer for men in northern regions of the globe, according to a study from Idaho State University.

There is literally excrement in your salad: Fecal bacteria contamination widespread

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 12:45pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

A recent Consumer Reports investigation has revealed that bagged salads labeled "pre-washed" or "triple-washed" may not be as clean as they appear.

Study: Children of suicide more likely to take own lives

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 12:37pm CDT by henry1966

A large study has found that people who as children or adolescents lost a parent to suicide are more likely to die the same way. The research will be published in the May issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Insurer targeted breast cancer patients to cancel

Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 10:36am CDT by msnbc.com health

One after another, shortly after a diagnosis of breast cancer, various women insured through WellPoint learned their health insurance had been canceled. They didn't know company software had flagged their diagnosis and targeted them for investigation.

I could be killed by a raindrop

Posted: April 18th, 2010, 11:55am CDT by cartooncat

Emily Payne can never go out without an umbrella-because a single drop of rain could kill her. The 20-year-old student has a very rare allergy to TEMPERATURE CHANGE. If she suddenly gets hot or cold, her body goes into shock and she passes out.

AARP.org 10 Ways to Fool Yourself Into Losing Weight

Posted: April 18th, 2010, 11:26am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Spring is upon us and with it thoughts of shorts—and swimsuits. If you feel unprepared for baring some skin, you're not alone. Two out of three American adults are now overweight or obese, and the health effects are grim.

California Firm Recalls Assorted Meat Products Due To Mislabeling And An Undeclared Allergen

Posted: April 18th, 2010, 11:17am CDT by Par4TheCourse

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2010 - Westlake Food Corporation, a Santa Ana, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 140,000 pounds of fully cooked assorted meat products because they contain an undeclared allergen, wheat starch, the U.S.

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StarKist Co. Initiates Limited Regional Voluntary Recall of Two SeaSations® Products Due to Undeclared Allergen

Posted: April 18th, 2010, 11:14am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Pittsburgh – As a precautionary measure, due to mislabeling, StarKist Co. is initiating a voluntary recall of two SeaSations® frozen white whole fish fillet products – Thai with Basil, UPC # 80000 50007 and Teriyaki Orange and Ginger, UPC # 80000 50112.

Consumer Alert - Undeclared Sulfites in "Nut Tree Health Mix"

Posted: April 18th, 2010, 11:12am CDT by Par4TheCourse

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Green Land, 212-03 48th Avenue, Oakland Garden, New York 11364, is voluntarily recalling "Nut Tree Health Mix" due to the presence of undeclared sulfites.

Multivitamin link to breast cancer

Posted: April 18th, 2010, 9:51am CDT by Par4TheCourse

WOMEN who take a daily multivitamin pill are nearly 20 per cent more likely to develop breast cancer, a major study has revealed. The shock finding has rattled Australia's $2.5 billion complementary health industry, which is urging consumers not to panic.

Extreme sports killing the over 70s

Posted: April 18th, 2010, 9:38am CDT by cartooncat

Pensioners indulging in extreme sports have caused a sharp rise in the number of over-70s being injured or killed, according to new figures.

MIT Student Develops $3 Cutting-Edge Healing Device, Field Tested in Haiti

Posted: April 18th, 2010, 9:36am CDT by jedipunk

No one really knows why, but for an open wound, simply applying suction dramatically speeds healing times.

Psychological study shows fast food stirring us all into a hurry

Posted: April 18th, 2010, 8:21am CDT by Carloz

YOU may think a takeaway burger is just something to stuff down when you are in a hurry, but scientists claim that fast food can make one crave instant gratification, become increasingly impatient and even lose the impulse to save money.

LBJ's daughter Luci hospitalized

Posted: April 18th, 2010, 8:18am CDT by Robert Erickson

Luci Baines Johnson, the younger of the late President Lyndon Baines Johnson's daughters, has been hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, according to a former member of Johnson's staff.

10 Sex Cravings All Guys Have

Posted: April 18th, 2010, 7:10am CDT by dar63

While men might brag to their friends about the kick-ass sex they're having, they rarely get into specifics. And when it comes to actually divulging their secret desires to the women in their lives...well, they're even more tight-lipped.

Both Women And Men Report Finding A Good Sense Of Humor Attractive

Posted: April 18th, 2010, 7:03am CDT by dar63

In 2009, the Journal of Psychology published a study that investigated the effect of different levels of humor on attractiveness and desirability as a long-term partner.

Australians not convinced by 'healthy' fast food

Posted: April 18th, 2010, 3:44am CDT by Seagull

THE majority of Australians do not believe that fast food chains are making a genuine attempt to promote healthy eating habits with their healthier menu choices, a new poll shows

Buckets for Breasts in Race for the Cure

Posted: April 18th, 2010, 12:01am CDT by Kim Hartman

This KFC restaurant in Louisville, Ky., underwent a pink-ification as part of KFC's "Buckets for the Cure" campaign. The goal is to generate the largest-ever donation for breast cancer.

'We're having the time of our midlife': Meet the women whose dreams took off at 40-something

Posted: April 17th, 2010, 11:38pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Forty-something mums are reputedly sedate, domesticated, and enjoy nothing more challenging than an evening at their book group, or half a day at the part-time job they found when their children started secondary school. But for some, life is way off this stereotype.

Say sorry to your wife - it may help her live longer, according to scientists

Posted: April 17th, 2010, 11:17pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Researchers have discovered that women who receive an apology for hurtful behaviour suffer less stress and potential damage to their heart than those who don't.

10 proven sperm killers

Posted: April 17th, 2010, 9:47pm CDT by Auteur 1536

When it comes to conceiving a child, there are lots of things that can go wrong—sperm allergies, poor egg quality, and ineffective sperm.

Life After Death, Last-minute reprieve moves Danville woman to promote organ donation

Posted: April 17th, 2010, 9:06pm CDT by hsquared-1401940

When Jean Crawford Griffin received a Valentine from her then fiancé Tony Griffin on Feb. 14, 2006, both thought it might be the last one they ever exchanged. Then the phone rang.

Severe season for pollen

Posted: April 17th, 2010, 8:51pm CDT by Rodney-889389

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you have two options: Get medication or get indoors. Either way, you might be in for a long wait — unless your remedy is over-the-counter antihistamines.

President LBJ's youngest daughter hospitalized

Posted: April 17th, 2010, 6:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Luci Baines Johnson, the youngest daughter of former President Lyndon Johnson, is being treated at the Mayo Clinic for what doctors suspect is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the nervous system, her personal physician said Saturday.

iPad: The Answer to Health Care Cost Reduction

Posted: April 17th, 2010, 6:05pm CDT by wmmjones10

I had reason to choose a new doctor recently so I wanted one that was younger and more in tune with my needs. From the huge list on my providers list I choose Dr. Young. (Obviously not his real name nor is his clinic, ABC.) I had been in the hospital for an emergency and Dr.

President LBJ's youngest daughter hospitalized

Posted: April 17th, 2010, 3:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A family spokesman says Luci Baines Johnson, the youngest daughter of former President Lyndon Johnson, is being treated at the Mayo Clinic for what doctors suspect is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the nervous system.

News Flash | We are Winning the War on Fructose

Posted: April 17th, 2010, 3:10pm CDT by cyirra

More good information on High Fructose and it's dangers!

It's Just (Penis In Vagina)!!!!11!!11

Posted: April 17th, 2010, 1:50pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

the whole problem with this "its just sex" credo is that its a @!$%#ing fail, right from the start. and as far as problematic ideologies go, thats a big @!$%#ing problem, being problematic from the start. its like…adding a cup of salt instead of a cup of sugar.

What is Verbal/Emotional Abuse?

Posted: April 17th, 2010, 1:23pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Emotional abuse is the most common form of abuse - & yet least talked about. Part of the reason it is so easy for people to overlook is that so that much of what is considered normal & acceptable forms of communication is in fact abusive.

'Crack babies' defy mother's curse

Posted: April 16th, 2010, 12:23am CDT by msnbc.com health

In the two decades that have passed since crack dominated the drug markets, the babies born addicted have grown into young adults who can tell their stories - and for the most part, they are tales of success.

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Under the microscope: The Monkees' drummer Micky Dolenz, 71, answers our health quiz. By John McEntee. at 10:17 AM on 2nd March 2010

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 11:26pm CDT by Larry H-189743

CAN YOU RUN UPSTAIRS? I can at the moment because I've been exercising strenuously for the musical Hairspray - I do a lot of dancing. When I'm home in California, I can't be bothered and the only exercise I get is in my garden.

Dependence

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 11:01pm CDT by Ashley Leger

In chapter 6 it talked alot about dependence and the different forms of dependence you experince through adulthood. I thought it was very interesting because you can depend on so many different things thoughout life such as your job, your relationship, your family & your friends.

Want a better workout? Don't stretch before - Fitness- msnbc.com

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 10:28pm CDT by Bonnie-1034943

Want a better workout? Then don't stretch beforehand, some experts say.

More U.S. babies born with syphilis, study finds - Kids and parenting- msnbc.com

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 10:20pm CDT by Bonnie-1034943

More U.S. babies are being born with syphilis, many of them to women in the South who use crack cocaine and work in the sex trade, according to a U.S. government report released on Thursday.

CNN: Study: Insurance companies hold billions in fast food stock

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 9:41pm CDT by Colonial82

CNN: "The fast-food industry has long been under fire for selling high-fat, high-calorie meals that have been linked to weight gain and diabetes, but the financial health of the industry continues to attract investors -- including some of the leading insurance companies in the U. …

British Woman Claims Wii Fit Injury Made Her A Sex Addict

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 9:22pm CDT by Gnostix1

"Amanda Flowers, a 24-year-old from Manchester, claims that a Wii Fit injury has turned her into a sex addict.

Vitamin C and E Supplements do not Reduce Risk for Blood Pressure Disorders of Pregnancy (Audio)

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 9:14pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Vitamin C and E Supplements do not Reduce Risk for Blood Pressure Disorders of Pregnancy (Audio)

Chocolate may be good medicine for liver patients - Yahoo! News

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 9:11pm CDT by Gnostix1

"Cocoa-rich dark chocolate could be prescribed for people with liver cirrhosis in future, following the latest research to show potential health benefits of chocolate.

Science proves that bikinis turn men into boobs

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 8:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health

You may have known this all along, but now it has been demonstrated scientifically: bikinis make men stupid.

Why you can't do 3 things at once

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 8:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health

For those who find it tough to juggle more than a couple things at once, don't despair. The brain is set up to manage two tasks, but not more, a new study suggests.

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Scandal of alcoholic girl's £8,000 benefits binges

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 7:50pm CDT by Senior

Hayley, 20, started boozing aged 12 and sinks 12 cans of lager and a litre of vodka a day. She's been warned she'll die if she does not stop. Hayley gets £316 a month income support. On top of that, she's paid £350 disability allowance. The annual total is £7,992.

9 Calif porn agencies targeted in labor complaints

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 7:36pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

An AIDS advocacy group is bringing labor complaints against nine porn talent agencies for advertising actors who are willing to have unprotected sex on camera.

Gay brothers may hold genetic clues

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 6:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health

One thousand pairs of gay brothers are taking part in the largest study to date seeking genes that may influence whether people are gay.

Bowel disease tied to autism may not even exist

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 6:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A new autism disease identified in a flawed paper linking a common children's vaccine to autism, may not exist, new research says. British surgeon Andrew Wakefield had been hired by a lawyer in 1996 to find a new syndrome so vaccine makers could be sued.

5 truths and lies about vitamins

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 6:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health

It's painful when a myth gets shattered. But recent research suggests that a daily multivitamin is a waste of money for most people - and there's growing evidence that some other old standbys may even hurt your health. Here's what you need to know.

Experts say autism bowel disease may not exist

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 6:01pm CDT by Associated Press

A new autism disease identified in a flawed paper linking a common children's vaccine to autism, may not exist, new research says.

Michelle Obama visits San Diego community farm

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 5:51pm CDT by Julie Watson, Associated Press Writer

Returning from Mexico, Michelle Obama made a brief stop Thursday in San Diego to visit a community garden farmed by international refugees that she called a model for building healthy communities across the nation and around the world.

Vajazzling: Do You Dare to Decorate 'Down There?'

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 5:33pm CDT by robynlewisTX.

Jennifer Love Hewitt recently decorated her nether regions with Swarovski crystals, turning her naughty bits into -- her words -- a "pink disco ball."

The Massachusetts Insurance Blackout - WSJ.com

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 4:45pm CDT by David Wardell

"This week it became impossible in Massachusetts for small businesses and individuals to buy health-care coverage after Governor Deval Patrick imposed price controls on premiums.

More U.S. babies born with syphilis

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 4:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health

More U.S. babies are being born with syphilis, many of them to women in the South who use crack cocaine and work in the sex trade, according to a new U.S. government report.

5 truths, lies about the vitamins in your life

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 4:38pm CDT by Reader's Digest, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Once upon a time, you believed in the tooth fairy. You counted on the stability of housing prices and depended on bankers to be, well, dependable. And you figured that taking vitamins was good for you. Oh, it's painful when another myth gets shattered. Recent research suggests that a daily multi is a waste of money for most people — and there's growing evidence that some other old standbys may even hurt your health. Here's what you need to know.

Once written off, crack babies tell of success

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 4:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health

In the two decades that have passed since crack dominated the drug markets, the babies born addicted have grown into young adults who can tell their stories - and for the most part, they are tales of success.

Hexane: Which Soy Veggie Burgers Were Made With a Neurotoxin? Are Prepared Foods Safe?

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 1:40pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

UPDATE: Readers' questions about veggie burgers and hexane answered here.

CDC: E.coli food poisoning down last year

Posted: April 15th, 2010, 11:22am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

Americans suffered a bit less food poisoning last year.

NO OREO ZONE: Kids at School Can't Bring Processed Food

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 4:27pm CDT by The Desert Rattler

There isn't a cafeteria, everyone has to bring their lunch. There are very strict food rules, of which will be...........

'Clothesline Diet' helped mom lose 150 pounds

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 4:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

At 26, Karen Gatt weighed almost 300 pounds and was mentally at the breaking point. Now she's lost 150 pounds, kept off the weight for eight years and is teaching others to shed the pounds with her book "The Clothesline Diet".

Experts: Hospital report card needs easy language

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 4:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Consumer advocates are giving Illinois fairly good marks for an online report card meant to allow patients to choose hospitals based on their quality and safety records. But the report card doesn't get an A-plus.

Sex virus lasts longer in uncircumcised men

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 3:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While uncircumcised men don't seem to be at higher risk of acquiring human papillomavirus (HPV), it takes them longer to clear the virus from their bodies, new research shows.

Lack of indoor plumbing contributes to pneumonia strain in Alaska villages (CDC)

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 3:33pm CDT by Jerry Verlinger

"In villages of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, where there is no in-home running water, the rates for disease, such as pneumonia and meningitis among children, are about three times higher than they are than in other villages," said Dr. Jay Wenger, lead author of a new CDC study.

Food stamp challenge

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 3:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health

How well can a family of four eat on just $68.88 a week? For more than 38 million Americans, it's more than a matter of conjecture.

40 percent of those who are depressed smoke

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 3:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Twice as many people with depression smoke compared to those who aren't depressed, said a new government study.

Seattle's VegFest is a great success

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 3:18pm CDT by Jasper Smith

The Vegetarians of Washington recently held their celebration of Vegetarians at Seattle Center (1962 World's Fairgrounds), and it was nothing less than a great success.

NYC, contractors appeal 9/11 settlement ruling

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 3:09pm CDT by Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Writer

The city and contractors who handled the cleanup of the World Trade Center site after the Sept. 11 attacks on Wednesday notified a court they are appealing a judge's decision to block a $575 million settlement of claims by thousands of people who fell ill.

Woman 'have inbuilt fear of getting fat that does not exist in men'

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 3:05pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

When they see an overweight woman, the female brain reacts negatively, increasing feelings of unhappiness and even self loathing, said the study.

Freeing human eggs of mutant mitochondria

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 2:23pm CDT by ZenMaster

Researchers have successfully transplanted the genetic material in the nucleus of a fertilized human egg into another fertilized egg, without carrying over mitochondria, the energy-producing structures of the cell.

Why we cheat on our taxes

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 2:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health

About 16 percent of Americans surveyed believe some form of deception on tax returns is acceptable, a study says. While some can loosely interpret tax laws to benefit themselves, others feel they're just leveling an unfair playing field between the rich and poor.

Chair seeks to tackle bias in WHO swine flu review

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 2:02pm CDT by Frank Jordans, Associated Press Writer

The head of an expert group brought in to review the World Health Organization's response to the swine flu outbreak said Wednesday that some members of the panel would inevitably be biased because of their close links to the global body or national governments.

Woman, 31, With Rare Form of Alzheimer's Doesn't Know Own Baby - AOL Health

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 1:51pm CDT by patsym546

A 31-year-old woman with a rare form of Alzheimer's disease doesn't recognize her own newborn daughter and has been unable to even hold the baby, according to the U.K.'s Daily Mail.

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Atlas Operations, Inc. Announces Expansion of its Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Specific Lots of Sexual Enhancement Products Marketed as Dietary Supplements

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 12:56pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Pompano Beach, FL –Atlas Operations, Inc. announced today that it is expanding its December 12, 2009 voluntary nationwide recall of the company's dietary supplements for sexual enhancement to include Stamin It, Erectzia, and Vigor 100.

Eating well on $68.88 a week

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 12:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health

How well can a family of four eat on just $68.88 a week? For more than 38 million Americans, it's more than a matter of conjecture.

Popular Anti-Convulsants Carry Increased Suicide Risk

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 12:38pm CDT by take2la

Widely used anticonvulsant drugs, including Pfizer's Neurontin and Novartis' Trileptal, may increase the risk of suicide, attempted suicide and violent death in patients taking them for the first time, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday. HEALTH

Judge to speed federal health care challenge

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 11:59am CDT by Associated Press

A federal judge in Florida says he wants to set a fast schedule for a lawsuit by at least 18 states aimed at overturning President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.

Concerns Grow About Chemical In Toiletries, Toys

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 11:45am CDT by us_news

BOSTON -- Rep. Edward Markey of Massachusetts called on manufacturers Tuesday to remove triclosan, a chemical used in many anti-bacterial products, from soap to shoes. The substance is in hundreds of everyday products, but recent scientific studies suggest it may be harmful.

Do you suffer from MS or know someone who does?

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 11:42am CDT by ccc

A pretty thorough discussion of Paulo Zamboni's surgical procedure to relieve the symptoms of MS. Zamboni is interviewed along with an MS researcher and an MS sufferer. Certainly worth the listening time in order to get a clearer view of the issues involved.

WHO targets independent media for telling truth about false pandemic

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 11:19am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

WHO pandemic probe focuses on media, Internet role.

Local schools cut junk in vending machines

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 10:59am CDT by Spikegary

Grabbing a snack from a school vending machine isn't as sweet an experience as it was years ago — and that's a good thing.

We blundered over swine flu, admit health chiefs

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 10:42am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Global health chiefs have finally admitted that they may have overreacted to the swine flu 'pandemic' - landing governments with millions of unused vaccines.

Christian co-ops swap burden of medical bills

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 9:13am CDT by msnbc.com health

More than 100,000 people in the U.S. are members of health care sharing ministries, co-ops that provide medical care through faith that fellow Christians will foot the bills. The groups are exempt from pay-or-play fines in the new health care law.

Medical bills? Christian co-ops rely on faith

Posted: April 14th, 2010, 7:58am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, health writer, msnbc.com

HAYDEN, Idaho - Mary Suitter is sporting fresh bandages on her face and arm, markers of two new biopsies that may reveal yet another bout with melanoma.

Pediatricians Warn Educators: 'Pro-Gay' Attitude toward Gender Confusion Damages Children

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 9:06pm CDT by laws-john

"We are increasingly concerned that in too many instances, misinformation or incorrect assumptions are guiding well-intentioned educators to adopt policies that are actually harmful to those youth dealing with sexual confusion."

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ePainBook: Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty â�� Presented by Arizona Pain Specialists

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 8:05pm CDT by T.C. KENNEDY

Great alternative to back surgery, if it works well. Anyone have any experiences to share about this type of treatment? vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty treatment for damaged vertebrae are injected through a needle.

Soda sales to fizzle as people cut back

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 6:42pm CDT by Onipupsac

NEW YORK - Most consumers plan to drink about the same amount or less this year, costing beverage companies about $8 billion in sales, according to a study release on Friday.

2010 Measles Update

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 5:56pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Measles remains a common disease in many parts of the world. Worldwide, an estimated 10 million cases and 164,000 deaths from measles occur each year. Measles is a leading cause of vaccine-preventable deaths among young children.

Some helpful links for those dealing with Alzheimers and Memory problems!

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 5:49pm CDT by Tom W.-670850

I know I have been neglecting my care-givers, promise to try to post once a week to the group, so I thought this might make up for it! Here is a list of links about memory and Alzheimer's Disease.

Killer bullies: What makes kids cruel?

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 5:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The case of 15-year-old Phoebe Prince, the bullied Irish teenager committed suicide in January, raises the question: Why are kids so cruel?

Canada Wasted $1 Billion on H1N1 Vaccines and Advertising

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 4:52pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The Public Health Agency of Canada spent $322 million on the pandemic campaign. Hundreds of millions more were spent by provinces and their health units on vaccine and advertising, the report said, putting the total federal and provincial H1N1 spending at a minimum of $1 billion.

FDA stops Americans from giving blood

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 4:34pm CDT by steveoutdoorrec

I've run up against the regulation on how often I can give blood and would like to get the regulations changed to make more sense. My blood donation history:

Always be prepared - to battle bullies

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 4:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health

As far as the Boy Scouts of America is concerned, knowing how to confront a bully is now as important as mastering a slip knot.

Kids with ADHD may be more likely to bully

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 4:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A new study shows that children with attention deficit disorder are almost four times as likely as others to turn into bullies.

Documents: Bullied teen sought help from school

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 3:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Phoebe Prince, the Massachusetts high school freshman who took her own life after what prosecutors called relentless bullying by classmates, spoke to a school administrator one week before her death about a threat of physical violence, court documents reveal.

Study: Health aid made some countries cut budgets

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 3:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

After getting millions of dollars to fight AIDS, some African countries responded by slashing their health budgets, new research says.

Health care reform that works right now: A guest column by Sen. Mary Landrieu | - NOLA.com

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 2:52pm CDT by susanthur

After 100 years of determined effort without result, Congress has finally delivered meaningful health care coverage to all Americans. The health care bill that passed the U.S.

The Secret of My Insanity

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 2:51pm CDT by Charlie Accetta

You're all going crazy, every last one; Tea Party mad hatters, Obama bumper sticker slappers, dog lovers, cat killers, pedophiles, oenophiles, Maoists, Zionists and ski bums.

Cancer drug often used for infertility

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 2:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Three in 10 women take the common breast cancer drug Femara to treat infertility, even though it could increase risks to the baby, U.S. researchers said on Friday.

British doctors use inert gas to save baby

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 1:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health

British doctors say they have used an inert gas to prevent brain injury in a baby boy who was born in critical condition.

More Than Just Pain - MSN Health & Fitness - Fibromyalgia

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 1:31pm CDT by shanchan

I just wonder if there is a connection between fibromyalgia and diseases of the connective tissue? Like Crohns disease,colitis, arthritis ect.....

At least 1 doctor-assisted suicide in Montana

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 1:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Advocates say doctors in Montana have helped at least one patient commit suicide since a court ruled it wasn't illegal. But the state has no way of knowing how many others there may be, who is doing it or even how it is being done.

Supermodel's daughter details 170-pound loss

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 1:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Zulekha Haywood, 6-foot-tall daughter of supermodel Iman and former Olympic basketball player Spencer Haywood, once weighed 330 pounds and was a size 26. Now 180 pounds, she said: "With the weight gone, I really went through a spiritual transformation."

Docs thought it was a baby bump.. but I had ovarian cancer at 14 - mirror.co.uk

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 12:53pm CDT by Moderate-514640

EXCLUSIVE When 14-year-old Sarah Martin's stomach bloated and swelled, doctors were convinced she must be pregnant. The reality was much worse, she had a very rare cancer for her age - but against the odds she survived.

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Supermodel’s daughter details 170-pound loss

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 12:40pm CDT by Mike Celizic, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Her father is Spencer Haywood, a former Olympic basketball player and a legendary scorer in the NBA. Her mother is a supermodel so famous she needs only one name: Iman.

First baby given xenon gas to prevent brain injury

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 12:32pm CDT by jedipunk

Every year in the UK more than 1,000 otherwise healthy babies born at full term die or suffer brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen or blood supply at birth.

Review confirms PTSD in Gulf vets

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 12:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Studies confirm that Gulf War veterans suffer disproportionately from post-traumatic stress disorder and other psychiatric illnesses as well as vague symptoms often classified as Gulf War Syndrome, a panel of experts reported on Friday.

War Poisons

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 11:53am CDT by camdic

At the beginning of the century was created the first pill for the suicide of secret agents captured by the enemy and contained potassium cyanide, a poison synthesized in 1850. The potassium cyanide kills after a few minutes and atrocious asphyxiation.

Outlawing Partial-Birth Abortion in Nebraska

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 9:41am CDT by robynlewisTX.

A bill put forward by the state of Nebraska, hoping to impose further limits on a woman's right to choose, has the Cornhusker state once again embroiled in debate, this time over abortion.

Drug found effective against early breast cancer

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 9:19am CDT by msnbc.com health

A drug that targets only diseased cells has proved effective against an aggressive form of early breast cancer.

Soda Tax: Consider the Health Benefit and Paying for Healthcare

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 9:13am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The new federal excise tax on soda and other sugary drinks is being considered by the Senate Finance Committee as they listen to proposals on how to pay for President Obama's universal health care plan, which is expected to cost more than $1 trillion.

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FDA Warns of Risk in Antibacterial Additive, Common Ingredient in Soaps, Body Washes, Toothpastes, and Cosmetics

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 9:06am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The FDA has notified consumers that the antibacterial agent triclosan's safety data is being reviewed due to concerns raised in lab tests on animals.

Gasp! Babies' fat rolls being airbrushed away?

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 8:30am CDT by msnbc.com health

When it came to light on a British reality show that a UK magazine had airbrushed a baby's photo to hide the creases on his chubby little arms, the world came unglued. On both sides of the Atlantic, the practice was decried as shocking. But is airbrushing ever OK?

8 foods for younger-looking, supple skin

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 8:10am CDT by msnbc.com health

The foods in your kitchen are just as important for keeping skin soft, smooth and glowing as the creams in your vanity. Prevention magazine reveals the top eight power foods that feed your skin in beautiful ways.

Pollen at its worst in years in many areas

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 8:01am CDT by msnbc.com health

Pollen: It's on your car, in the air and especially in your sinuses.

More Breast Feeding Could Save 900 Babies a Year

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 7:56am CDT by Kane497

Study: If 90 Percent of U.S. Women Breast-Fed Children for First 6 Months, More Illness, Death Prevented

Montag's 'back scooping' baffles many

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 7:13am CDT by msnbc.com health

Earlier this week, Heidi Montag said that among the myriad plastic surgery procedures she's had done, she's also had her "back scooped." Wait, what?

Montag\'s \'back scooping\' baffles many

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 7:08am CDT by msnbc.com U.S. & World News

Earlier this week, Heidi Montag said that among the myriad plastic surgery procedures she\'s had done, she\'s also had her \

Study: Health aid made some countries cut budgets

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 6:30am CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

After getting millions of dollars to fight AIDS, some African countries responded by slashing their health budgets, new research says.

Lung Problems Don't Stop Kids from 'Huffing' - in Psychiatry, Addictions from MedPage Today

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 5:35am CDT by DeMock

About one of every 20 adolescents with a history of lung disease used an inhalant to get high -- commonly called huffing -- within the preceding 12 months, data from a government survey showed.

For women, too much body hair can really hurt

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 5:16am CDT by msnbc.com health

It can be excruciatingly painful to grow up as a hairy female in a culture where the only acceptable hair is glossy and luxurious and limited to the top of the head.

Customs destroy China-made biscuits

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 4:50am CDT by Seagull

PNG Customs yesterday destroyed hundreds of cartons of China-made biscuits which were deemed unfit for human consumption. The biscuits were seized from a 40-foot container in Lae last Thursday.

10 Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 3:19am CDT by SJSeattle

An interesting read, although more of a presentation. However, the science is sound as far as I can tell. Useful for everyone.

Fat fast becoming top health challenge

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 1:26am CDT by Seagull

Health experts say obesity is quickly becoming Australia's biggest public health challenge. A new study has found obesity has overtaken smoking as the leading cause of preventable diseases in Western Australia

Divorce doesn't have to destroy the kids

Posted: April 9th, 2010, 12:06am CDT by msnbc.com health

Experts say high-profile messy divorces may actually be contributing something positive.

The first and last of everyone with a fully sequenced genome.

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 11:49pm CDT by Monique Meinecke

The first and last of everyone with a fully sequenced genome.

How TV Superchef Jamie Oliver's 'Food Revolution' Flunked Out

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 9:27pm CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

After two months, kids hated the new meals, milk consumption plummeted, and many students dropped out of the school lunch program altogether.

Republicans, Leukemia Team Up To Repeal Health Care Law

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 9:08pm CDT by Peter Faden

While chronic leukemia was reportedly worried about how its association with the Republican Party would affect its public image, the destructive pathogen was ultimately swayed by language in the final bill that offers small business owners tax incentives to provide health care to …

Young adulthood

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 8:42pm CDT by Ashley Leger

.In parks text in chapter one it discussed how different young adults may approach their lives in different ways. Some may get a job full time and support a family. Some may earn a college education or higher and some may just choose to party and play.

Boomers beset with mobility disabilities

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 7:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The number of middle-aged Americans with certain mobility-related disabilities, such as trouble climbing stairs, is on the rise, according to a new study.

You call

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 6:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Just because the label says it's good for you doesn't mean it is. Here's how to read beyond the marketing hype

Staph germ causes quick, deadly pneumonia

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 6:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A nasty staph germ circulating in the community and some hospitals produces a poison that can kill pneumonia patients within 72 hours, researchers said.

10 Signs you have become an adult.

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 3:01pm CDT by april dattalo

I think this article sums up the burning question of when does someone become an adult. It tells of different things such as having a savings account and actually having money in it, and watching the news and having a budget and sticking to it.

5 Amazing New Experimental Drugs I Just Took

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 12:17pm CDT by Ageing Hippie

I'm the resident Alternative Lifestyle Specialist around here (which is what I keep asking my boss to call me instead of "drug-addled wreck of a human being"), so when new pharmaceutical trends sweep through the United States like Daniel Larusso's leg, it's up to me to …

Camilla, wife of Prince Charles, breaks her leg

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 11:52am CDT by msnbc.com health

Royal officials say the wife of Prince Charles has broken her leg while hiking in Scotland.

H1N1 Spread Linked to Seasonal Flu Shots

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 11:48am CDT by crispy2000

The four new studies conducted by Canadian researchers conclude that the traditional seasonal flu vaccine seems to have boosted the risk of infection with pandemic H1N1 swine flu by almost double.

Sleep Apnea Tied to Increased Risk of Stroke Even Mild Sleep Apnea Puts Men in Danger

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 11:29am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of stroke in middle-aged and older adults, especially men, according to new results from a landmark study supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health.

Debunking myths about pregnancy hazards

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 11:22am CDT by msnbc.com health

Pregnant women have been told to stop many of their usual activities because they could be unhealthful or even harmful to mother and baby. Dr. Judith Reichman explains whether afew common restrictions are necessary or not.

Send that gut packing

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 11:18am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Summer is just around the corner, guys. And nothing looks worse than a beer gut hanging over that new Speedo.

CDC: Cigarette taxes rose in 14 states last year

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 11:06am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

Fourteen states, the nation's capital and the federal government hiked their cigarette taxes last year, but health officials worry tobacco company discounts are keeping prices down.

Some People Can't Stomach the New 3-D Movies Ills triggered by films may suggest the need for an eye exam

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 10:55am CDT by Par4TheCourse

The new crop of 3-D movies hitting theaters are making some people sick -- literally.

Doctors separate conjoined Irish twins

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 10:50am CDT by msnbc.com health

British doctors say they successfully separated conjoined Irish twins in a London hospital.

Commercial Real Estate Bust? Not for Everyone - Commercial Property Investment - Entrepreneur.com

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 10:50am CDT by Firozali A Mulla MBA PhD

quiescence "The Copenhagen debacle could lead to a period of quiescence in which not much is done to pursue climate-change policy." Anthony Giddens; Start the World, We Want to Get On; NewStatesman (London, UK); Feb 8, 2010. I wanted a perfect ending.

Tulsa World: Depression treatment takes new approach

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 10:36am CDT by Bonnie-1034943

"Dr. Helen S. Mayberg imagines a day when — just as heart patients need pacemakers — people with treatment-resistant depression will find relief through deep-brain stimulation."

Triclosan: What Consumers Should Know

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 9:39am CDT by Par4TheCourse

What is triclosan?

India: Gardasil vaccine programme suspended after 4 girls die, 120 injuries

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 9:05am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

India alleges Merck violated scientific logic and ethical guidelines at each step during drug and vaccine trials.

Health chiefs warned of glitch

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 8:16am CDT by john unpaid

Queensland Health does it again;

Tired? Depressed? It may be hidden allergies

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 8:00am CDT by msnbc.com health

People with allergies know that their sniffling and sneezing is allergen-induced, but allergies don't always present themselves with such typical symptoms.

health staff told to try charity

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 7:57am CDT by john unpaid

Queensland Health does it again;

Qld hospital workers miss pay

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 7:55am CDT by john unpaid

Queensland Health does it again;

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Union Defends Payroll Staff Against Unfair Statements by Director-General of Qld Health – Calls on Deputy Premier to Intervene – Lodges Dispute in QIRC

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 7:54am CDT by john unpaid

Queensland Health does it again;

Liars Liars Liars Liars - Queensland Health Pay Scam

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 7:48am CDT by john unpaid

Queensland Health does it again;

New light on near-death experiences

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 7:45am CDT by Dennis M Wright

Near-death experiences during cardiac arrest - from flashing lights to life flashing before one's eyes - may be down to carbon dioxide, a study finds.

Unpaid health staff told to try charity

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 7:42am CDT by john unpaid

Queensland Health does it again;

Incurable gonorrhea may be next superbug

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 7:31am CDT by msnbc.com health

The world may soon be facing a strain of gonorrhea that can't be killed by any known antibiotic, warn researchers. The STD is showing signs of becoming resistant to even the last known class of antibiotics to effectively fight it.

Scientists want ban on chemical's use in baby products

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 7:18am CDT by Par4TheCourse

A chemical linked to breast cancer, heart disease, obesity and hyperactivity should be banned from baby food containers and bottles, a coalition of leading scientists has said.

Food can chemicals 'could be linked to early puberty in girls'

Posted: April 8th, 2010, 7:16am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Chemicals found in food cans, nail varnish and shampoos could be triggering early puberty in girls, putting them at greater risk of cancer and diabetes, scientists believe. By Alastair Jamieson

Palin backs Bachmann at Minnesota rally

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 8:30pm CDT by msnbc.com politics

In a raucous rally before thousands of cheering supporters, Republicans Sarah Palin and Michele Bachmann deliver a stinging critique of Congress.

Congress.org - News : Six challenges for health care

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 11:35am CDT by ONTIME

If this plan is such a whizbang deal for all* Americans, then why are not all Americans under this plan? The Elite Cogressional Deemers and their senior staff are exempt as well as certain religious sects and special; interest groups approved by the exempt congressional Deemers …

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UK: How £300million was squandered on swine flu jabs that we didn't need

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 10:54am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The World Health Organisation stands accused of announcing 'a false pandemic' in June last year. Critics claim the drug firms manipulated the WHO into downgrading its definition of a pandemic so they could cash in.

FDA cracking down on fat-melting injections

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 10:52am CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writer

The Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on fat-melting injections used in spas across the U.S., saying the drugs have not been proven safe or effective.

Conjoined Twins: Due for separation surgery today

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 10:35am CDT by cartooncat

Four-month-old conjoined twins from County Cork are due to be operated on at a top children's hospital later.

San Francisco supervisor proposes meat-free Mondays

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 10:12am CDT by mcchubstr

It's Tuesday so do whatever you want, but on Monday, please don't eat meat.

Vancouver Deputy Edward Bylsma Sues Burger King for Loogie on His Whopper

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 9:47am CDT by Simplistic Reality

Last March, K-9 Deputy Edward Bylsma ordered a Whopper at the drive-in of a Vancouver, Washington Burger King. Bylsma got a bad vibe from the young clerk who handed him his food.

Pharma seeks genetic clues to healthy aging - Yahoo! News

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 9:09am CDT by Lori Pirog

People who live to 100 years or more hold valuable secrets in their genes that can reveal targets for medicines to tackle a wide range of age-related diseases, as well as improving longevity itself.

Aging bikers at greater risk of injury, death

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 8:53am CDT by msnbc.com health

As the number of baby boomers taking to the road on motorbikes has risen, so has the average age of motorcyclists involved in crashes, a U.S. study says.

Mammogram row heats up: To screen or not?

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 8:49am CDT by msnbc.com health

It's not hard to find a breast cancer survivor who thinks routine mammograms are a good idea.

Researchers Design Self-Test for Memory Disorders

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 8:31am CDT by Bonnie-1034943

" A self-administered test to screen for early dementia could help speed the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of memory disorders, including Alzheimer's disease.

Hot, nude yoga: Fitness movement or foreplay?

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 8:14am CDT by msnbc.com health

Some people work out to look good naked. Others skip a step. Practitioners of hot nude yoga say it's a freeing way to work out without the constraint of clothes. Others think it's sexuality on display couched as fitness.

Trans fats can be deadly for women

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 8:09am CDT by msnbc.com health

Women with heart disease risk death when they eat trans fats foods, a new study suggests.

Stuck in the Middle with You: Inventing "Normal" for Sex and Gender

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 8:07am CDT by Women's Health Care Centre

These differences in human development, sometimes detected at birth, sometimes remaining hidden till autopsy, occur in such a vast array it's hard for medical science to generalize about them.

Obama Puts Pesticide Pusher in Charge of Agricultural Trade Relations

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 7:36am CDT by Christina-977072

Sidestepping a stalled Senate confirmation vote, yesterday President Obama recess-appointed Islam Siddiqui to be chief agricultural negotiator in the office of the U.S. trade representative.

From top level, praise for veterans court

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 7:04am CDT by Spikegary

Sitting unobtrusively in Buffalo City Veterans Treatment Court on Tuesday afternoon, he could have been just another court observer. He was anything but.

Del Bueno Amends Recall of Queso Fresco Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 6:58am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Del Bueno of Grandview, WA is recalling all size packages of Queso Fresco Fresh Cheese because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and o …

Kroger Recalls Two Seasonings Due to Possible Health Risk

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 6:56am CDT by Par4TheCourse

CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Kroger Co.

Obesity in infants can be diagnosed at 6 months, study shows

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 4:54am CDT by camdic

Obesity can be detected in infants as young as 6 months, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.

Scientists link low birth weight and diabetes

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 3:54am CDT by Red Wolf

British researchers have found two genetic variants that affect a baby's size at birth and say one of them is also linked with developing diabetes in later life.

Unneeded, riskier spinal fusion surgery on rise

Posted: April 7th, 2010, 3:15am CDT by msnbc.com health

Spinal fusion surgeries have a higher risk of stroke and death than less invasive produres and little evidence of benefit they're any more effective, study shows.

The Perpetual View: Subject: AARP

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 10:51pm CDT by arkansasindian

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10 Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 10:34pm CDT by Mervyn Parangan Bana

10 Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp

Does Old Age Bring Happiness or Despair

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 9:03pm CDT by Mervyn Parangan Bana

Does Old Age Bring Happiness or Despair

Rather be fat and happy or thin and sad?

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 8:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health

In a candid essay, "Prozac Diary" author Lauren Slater shares her experience going on an anti-psychotic drug that was extremely effective in alleviating her depression but caused immediate weight gain. Over the course of 6 months, the five-foot writer put on 80 pounds.

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New Study Implicates Healthcare Utilization Rates, More than Biology, in Colorectal Cancer Disparities

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 8:00pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Higher rates of colorectal cancer incidence and mortality experienced by African-Americans may be driven largely by differences in health care utilization, and less by biology, according to a new study led by researchers from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the Natio …

Australian research slashes anorexia risk

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 7:29pm CDT by Richard Farmer

A WORLD-FIRST eating disorder program developed in Adelaide has slashed children's risk of developing potentially fatal problems.

Survey findings on rape, domestic violence 'disturbing'

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 7:12pm CDT by Seagull

A national survey suggests one in four Australians believe that women falsify or exaggerate claims of rape and domestic violence. Research for the "Changing Cultures, Changing Attitudes" report was undertaken by VicHealth for the Commonwealth Government.

Shyness is all in your brain, study says

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 6:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The brains of shy or introverted individuals might actually process the world differently than their more extroverted counterparts, a new study suggests.

Sighted, blind men both wowed by women's tiny waists

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 6:50pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

On an attractiveness scale of 1 to 10, with 10 better, the blind men roughly averaged giving the slimmer-waisted dummy a 7, as opposed to a 6 for the wider-waisted mannequin.

FDA warns Edwards on heart device complaints

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 6:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Edwards Lifesciences Corp failed to properly report six complaints about serious problems in patients treated with Edwards heart devices, U.S. regulators said in a letter released on Tuesday.

No more candy? Pitching nutrition bill at school

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

A school food crackdown looming in Congress that aims to reduce childhood obesity went over like a wet potato chip at a suburban Denver elementary school where federal agriculture officials pitched the plan Tuesday.

No candy? Pitching nutrition bill at schools

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

A school food crackdown looming in Congress that aims to reduce childhood obesity went over like a wet potato chip at a suburban Denver elementary school where federal agriculture officials pitched the plan Tuesday.

Is Sex Addiction Real?

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 4:54pm CDT by Adrienne Veronese

Despite Doubters, Psychologist Says Obsession About Sex Is A Very Real And Self-Destructive Disorder

What is Universal Healthcare and how does it work?

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 4:52pm CDT by MDC-441879

I've heard both pro and con arguments about universal health care but I've not heard anything from those that have actualy used it. I was wondering if anyone can give me a first hand accounting of their experience. Perhaps some one from Canada or the UK.

Walking shrinks women's stroke risk

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 3:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Women can lower their stroke risk by lacing up their sneakers and walking, a new study suggests.

Governor orders Nevada to join health reform suit

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 3:42pm CDT by Oskar Garcia, Associated Press Writer

Gov. Jim Gibbons has signed an executive order for Nevada to join 14 other states suing the federal government over health care reform.

AZ, NV to join suit over federal health care bill

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 3:42pm CDT by Associated Press

The governors of Arizona and Nevada say their states will join 14 others suing the federal government over health care reform.

Unneeded, riskier spinal fusion surgery on rise

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 3:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Spinal fusion surgeries have a higher risk of stroke and death than less invasive produres and little evidence of benefit they're any more effective, study shows.

Study: Walking seems to lower women's stroke risk

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 3:00pm CDT by Jamie Stengle, Associated Press Writer

Women can lower their stroke risk by lacing up their sneakers and walking, a new study suggests.

Study: Riskier surgeries for back pain raise costs

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 3:00pm CDT by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer

A study of Medicare patients shows that costlier, more complex spinal fusion surgeries are on the rise — and sometimes done unnecessarily — for a common lower back condition caused by aging and arthritis.

AG says Haim obtained 550 pills before death

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 2:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Actor Corey Haim employed "doctor shopping" to obtain 553 prescription pills in the two months before his death, California Attorney General Jerry Brown said Tuesday.

Supertaskers: Why Some Can Do Two Things at Once

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 2:29pm CDT by K-joy

Multitasking has become a way of life. Most of us think nothing of juggling a couple of chores at once, whether at home or in the office or, most dangerously, on the road.

More school aid available for some

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 1:52pm CDT by msnbc.com business

Private schools are quietly sweetening aid deals to help attract the students they want in a challenging economy. But you have to ask for it.

Russia wants to ensure Somali pirates punished

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 1:51pm CDT by msnbc.com business

Russia is launching a new initiative to ensure that captured Somali pirates are punished.

Women try to smuggle body on to flight

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 1:51pm CDT by djd

Two women from Oldham tried to smuggle a dead relative on to a plane at Liverpool John Lennon Airport. The corpse of Kurt Willi Jarant was pushed in on a wheelchair – complete with sunglasses – to try to fool staff at the check in desk at JLA.

Hate Group Plans to Picket Virginia Tech Before Anniversary of Shooting Massacre

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 1:50pm CDT by Carolyn Johansen

A controversial group is picketing Virginia Tech two weeks before the three-year anniversary of the shooting massacre. The Westboro Baptist Church says God sent the killer.

Job openings rise in several sectors in February

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 1:50pm CDT by msnbc.com business

Job openings rose in several sectors of the economy in February, including retail, manufacturing, restaurants and hotels, and transportation, the Labor Department said Tuesday.

Campbell to now stay away from Skins facility

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 1:46pm CDT by NBCSports

Unsigned restricted free agent Jason Campbell will opt to stay away from the Redskins' practice facility for the foreseeable future.

Rocky Hill Man Admits Role in Mortgage Fraud Scheme

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 1:44pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Nora R. Dannehy, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that GEORGE HAJATI, also known as Gjergji Hajati, 31, of Westerly Terrace, Rocky Hill, pleaded guilty today before United States District Judge Mark R.

Hot Nude Yoga: shedding clothes to shed pounds

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 1:44pm CDT by Ryan McLendon, Associated Press Writer

Some people work out to look good naked. Others skip a step.

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Shut Up About Armenians or We'll Hurt Them Again (Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan's latest sinister threat.)

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 1:34pm CDT by kpr37

April is the cruelest month for the people of Armenia, who every year at this season have to suffer a continuing tragedy and a humiliation.

New form of harder-to-abuse OxyContin OK'd

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 1:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new version of the painkiller OxyContin designed to be harder for patients to abuse. The latest version of the time-release pill has a coating that makes it harder for drug abusers to crush to get a bigger high.

Super-sizing the "Last Supper"

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 12:44pm CDT by jacques67

Super-sizing the "Last Supper"

Tiger paired with Kuchar, Choi at Masters

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 12:36pm CDT by NBCSports

Tiger Woods' return to golf at the Masters will be in the middle of ESPN's live coverage. Woods tees off Thursday at 1:42 p.m. with K.J. Choi of South Korea and Matt Kuchar, who went to Georgia Tech.

In down economy, older moms' births still up in US

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 12:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health

U.S. births fell in 2008, probably because of the recession, updated government figures confirm. The one exception to the trend was the birth rate among women in their 40s, who perhaps felt they didn't have the luxury of waiting for better economic times.

Human Microchipping To Begin - Under New Health Bill

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 12:16pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The new Health Care Bill, H.R. 3200, just passed by Congress has within it the requirement that all people thereunder shall be microchiped. The plans for this microchipping has been in the hooper going back to December of 2004.

Conjoined Gaza twins to be separated

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 12:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The first known pair of Palestinian conjoined twins arrived in Saudi Arabia Tuesday for separation surgery 10 days after their birth, overcoming a particularly Gazan string of obstacles including a blockade, squabbling governments and even holidays.

Ranbaxy to hire 1,500 on expansion to push sales

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 12:00pm CDT by take2la

Pharma eyes India ramps up rural marketing push.

UConn women one win from making history

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 11:59am CDT by NBCSports

Imagine walking across the ledge of a 77-story building. Looking down would be dizzying for almost anybody, so the focus is always on being safe and secure with the next step.

Doctors Say Schools May Be Spreading Misinformation About Homosexuality

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 11:53am CDT by jameseg

"The American College of Pediatricians (ACP) is sending a letter to school superintendents asking that they not tell students who may experience same-sex attractions to simply accept that they are homosexual."

Birth rate down except for older moms

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 11:51am CDT by msnbc.com health

A new government study confirms that U.S. births fell in 2008, probably because of the recession. The one exception to the trend was the birth rate among women in their 40s.

Swine flu scare was exaggerated, admits WHO

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 11:49am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The World Health Organisation (WHO) admitted that the swine flu scare was exaggerated as alleged by several countries, including India.

Struggling with a 'bad thought'

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 11:42am CDT by K-joy

Acedia can manifest as either extreme lethargy or hyperactivity, but it is not merely an individual spiritual problem. It affects communities as well. And it was this aspect of acedia that my audiences wanted to discuss.

What married moms don't get about single mothers

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 11:39am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

She's after my man...she's too needy...she can't rear her kids right. Do you believe these myths or are you envious of the single mom's independence?

Scam alert issued on new health care law

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 11:37am CDT by msnbc.com health

President Barack Obama's top health official says scam artists are taking advantage of the new insurance law to peddle phony policies.

Prescription drug overdoses on the rise in U.S.

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 11:24am CDT by take2la

"People have seen the headlines related to Heath Ledger, Michael Jackson, Anna Nicole Smith and they think that's tragic but maybe contained to Hollywood," Dr. Jeffrey H. Coben of West Virginia University School of Medicine in Morgantown told Reuters Health.

In down economy, older moms' births still up in US

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 10:30am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

U.S. births fell in 2008, probably because of the recession, updated government figures confirm. The one exception to the trend was the birth rate among women in their 40s, who perhaps felt they didn't have the luxury of waiting for better economic times.

Flea and Tick Medications Harm Tens of Thousands of Pets

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 10:18am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Use of flea and tick control products has resulted in an alarming increase of reports of pet injuries and deaths in the past few years. This has prompted the Environmental Protection Agency to announce that they will be taking stricter measures in the marketing of these products.

New Doubt Cast on True Cause of Deaths in 1918-19 Flu Pandemic

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 9:48am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

A researcher who authored one of the first articles connecting aspirin to Reye's Syndrome, a lethal disease that attacks the liver and brain, is suggesting that aspirin also could be to blame for a significant portion of deaths in the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic.

7 "Healthy" Foods That Contain One Deadly Ingredient

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 9:04am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

While you know to pass on the candy bars, even meals like sandwiches and salads may be hiding a serving of high fructose corn syrup behind their healthy image.

Butler lost, but its hoops future awfully bright

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 7:29am CDT by NBCSports

Ommen: Perhaps 118 wins in the past four seasons foreshadowed what now seems obvious: Butler is a basketball program worthy of national respect. Gonzaga and Xavier - two non-BCS teams no longer considered mid-majors - are the company the Bulldogs keep going forward.

Another era of Duke dominance on horizon

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 6:06am CDT by NBCSports

Sporting News: A senior class that often caught criticism for not living up to the lofty Duke standard finished in a way only three other Mike Krzyzewski teams have - as national champs, after an epic title game.

HOT NEWS!! Britain goes to the polls on May 6th: Queen dissolves Parliament

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 4:44am CDT by Ms CYPRAH

At long last, the open secret is a secret no more: the actual date of the British General Election in 2010. It will be held on Thursday, May 6th, as predicted in my first Idiot's Guide on the election.

Duke robbed America of ending we deserved

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 2:58am CDT by NBCSports

Davis: Gordon Hayward was in pain late Monday night. Not the kind of pain that makes someone head for the hospital. This was emotional, heartbreaking, gut wrenching pain.

Thousands of fans rally to back Butler

Posted: April 6th, 2010, 12:47am CDT by NBCSports

Hoping for an upset, thousands of Butler fans gathered at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse on Monday night to watch their beloved Bulldogs battle Duke in the NCAA men's basketball championship game a few short miles away.

Butler's title hopes come up a bounce short

Posted: April 5th, 2010, 10:57pm CDT by NBCSports

Butler may have lost to Duke 61-59 in the national title game Monday night. By hanging with Duke and making the Blue Devils work for every last bit of their fourth national title, though, the Bulldogs reminded everyone that heart, not size or status, is what matters most.

If it was an act, Tiger deserves an Oscar

Posted: April 5th, 2010, 7:30pm CDT by NBCSports

Opinion: Tiger Woods' performance at his first news conference with reporters Monday was as good as any of his four Masters victories at Augusta National. Now the public will have to decide the golfer's sincerity.

Surprisingly genuine Tiger masters comeback

Posted: April 5th, 2010, 5:57pm CDT by NBCSports

Powell: Nothing he does on a golf course surprises you, there's no shot he can't make, no deficit he can't overcome, no torn knee ligament he can't ignore. But Monday, well, who saw this coming? Tiger Woods came across as genuine, human, even likeable.

Tiger blown away by reception at Masters

Posted: April 5th, 2010, 1:07pm CDT by NBCSports

While acknowledging he made some "incredibly poor decisions" in his personal life, Tiger Woods still thinks he can win the Masters - even coming back from a five-month layoff.

Obama 'disappointed' with historic first pitch

Posted: April 5th, 2010, 10:33am CDT by NBCSports

A hundred years after President William Howard Taft started a baseball tradition with a low ceremonial first pitch, President Barack Obama went in the other direction Monday, sailing a high, wide toss at the Washington Nationals' home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Review aims to sort the healthy wheat from misleading chaff

Posted: April 4th, 2010, 4:19am CDT by Seagull

IT'S PACKED with the ''goodness'' of wholegrains, has a tick for fibre and uses only natural colours and flavours. A lush raspberry dipped in yoghurt adorns the box, implying it's nutritious and wholesome.

Living skin for burns victims

Posted: April 4th, 2010, 4:13am CDT by aoimiyazaki

SYDNEY - AUSTRALIAN scientists are working towards creating a living, full-thickness replacement skin for burns victims and hope to begin animal trials later this year.

Rescuers prepare for search in flooded China mine

Posted: April 4th, 2010, 3:46am CDT by msnbc.com health

Rescue workers set up equipment and prepared Sunday to mount an operation to try to find survivors among 153 trapped miners in a northern China, saying they have not given up hope one week after the mine flooded.

Congressman Plans to File Complaint Against Anti-Obama Doctor

Posted: April 4th, 2010, 2:22am CDT by Cornhusker4Palin

Cassell told Fox News on Friday he wasn't refusing care to patients but wanted to educate them on how the new health care law would affect them.

Feds found Pfizer too big to nail

Posted: April 3rd, 2010, 2:35pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

CNN's Special Investigations Unit reveals internal company documents on Bextra and Pfizer's health care fraud.

$100 Million wasted in overstocked, expired H1N1 Vaccines

Posted: April 3rd, 2010, 12:25pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The Centers for Disease Control says more than $100 million doses of the vaccine were wasted. Expiration dates have either passed, or are looming, leaving the CDC calling for change, next flu season.

Fla. doc's sign warns off Obama supporters

Posted: April 3rd, 2010, 12:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A central Florida urologist has posted a sign on his office door warning supporters of President Barack Obama to find a different doctor.

Engineered Poison Lurking in Your Everyday Food?

Posted: April 3rd, 2010, 11:14am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Jeffrey Smith, author of the bestseller Seeds of Deception, explains how genetically modified foods cause health problems, and their potential for creating a vast array of unforeseen and surprising illnesses.

Contaminated horse Meat A Health Risk

Posted: April 3rd, 2010, 10:46am CDT by MorganLvr

A peer reviewed scientific study tracing race horses sent to slaughter for human consumption has found that 100% of the horses in the study group had been administered phenylbutazone, a banned carcinogen that can also fatally damage the bone marrow of humans.

'Revisions' to knee, hip implants on the rise

Posted: April 3rd, 2010, 10:07am CDT by msnbc.com health

One in 75 patients who gets a knee or hip replaced must get it replaced again within three years, new research finds.

Coverage for the uninsurable

Posted: April 3rd, 2010, 9:17am CDT by usa1

Nebraska and Iowa may end up with two separate high-risk health insurance pools in each state for people with pre-existing medical conditions.

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In January, William R. Morris's artificial hip, just three years old, was failing so badly that it had to be replaced during an extensive procedure that cost about $50,000.

Magnesium Deficiency Linked to ADD and ADHD in Children

Posted: April 3rd, 2010, 6:29am CDT by camdic

(NaturalNews) Our children are born into a world where conditions like Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are diagnosed at an escalating rate.

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Posted: April 3rd, 2010, 6:17am CDT by Bonnie-1034943

"Ex-corrections officer Donna Dennis' only nod to softness was the baby aspirin she took daily.

Doctors claim man has world's largest man boobs.

Posted: April 3rd, 2010, 6:02am CDT by Our First Amendment

Doctors in China claim that a 53 year-old farmers breasts are the largest man boobs in the world. The man said he started noticing them growing about 10 years ago but just thought he was putting on weight.

Cosmetics and Acne

Posted: April 3rd, 2010, 1:00am CDT by healthbabe

If you wear makeup to hide blemishes, is it possible your temporary solution is part of the problem?

No more disappointments: Choose the sex of your child

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 11:16pm CDT by Rodney-889389

It's one thing to wish for a baby boy or girl, quite another to make it happen. Amanda Mitchison meets the couples heading abroad – where the sex selection business is booming

Calif. woman gets 6 months for fake breasts heist

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 7:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health

An Orange County woman's new breasts cost her six months in jail. Yvonne Jean Pampellonne was sentenced Monday in Westminster for using a fraudulent line of credit to obtain $12,000 in cosmetic surgery, including breast implants and liposuction.

What the new health care law means for seniors

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 6:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Last month's health care law contained some benefits for the nation's older population. It provided long-term care options to allow more seniors to stay in their homes and called for more publicly available information about nursing homes.

Consumer Representatives Needed for FDA Advisory Committees: Learn More at Public Meeting

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 6:42pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Do you want to voice your opinion to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its role in protecting and promoting the public health? Do you have ties to a consumer group or community-based organization? Can you analyze scientific data?

Dead $14 billion loophole could sink corporate health care

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 5:26pm CDT by wak1

This is the consequences when we elect a president with little experience, who may or maynot be a citizen of the U.S.A. who had secret meetings and jammed it down our throats to rush it through.

Fla. doc's sign warns off Obama supporters

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 5:01pm CDT by tyler

A central Florida urologist has posted a sign on his office door warning supporters of President Barack Obama to find a different doctor.

47 Most Pesticide-laced Fruits and Veggies

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 3:32pm CDT by krishna-167929

"Okay, peach-lovers, let me level with you: Peaches are the most pesticide-heavy piece of produce you can buy. Apples, sadly, are a close second, so us apple devotees aren't much luckier. Want to go low on the pesticide scale? Munch on an ... onion.

British writer wins vital appeal in libel case

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 8:53am CDT by msnbc.com health

A British science writer chipped away at the country's restrictive libel laws Thursday with an appeals court victory in a case that has become a rallying point for free speech advocates.

Heads, Torsos Found in Medical Waste Shipment - Company claimed it had cremated them

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 8:41am CDT by ashepp3

Police have arrested the owner of a company they say claimed to cremate bodies, but instead dismembered them and dumped them as medical waste.

Denied Insurance Because of a Medical Coding Error in Her MIB Report

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 8:20am CDT by A_Alex

Few people realize MIB, formerly known as the Medical Information Bureau, has a file on them. Like a credit-reporting agency, MIB monitors virtually every aspect of a person's health care.

True or false? Top 7 health care fears

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 8:11am CDT by msnbc.com health

The IRS is manning up to hunt you down if you don't buy insurance. Military families are about to get dumped from their insurance. And there will soon be a waiting line to see your family doc. Which of these fears are actually true?

Self-Esteem Peaks About "Age 60" Drops After Retirement: Study

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 7:25am CDT by jameseg

"Self-esteem was lowest among young adults, but increased throughout adulthood, peaking at age 60, before it started to decline."

Pay Roll Failure and Queensland Health does it again;

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 7:21am CDT by john unpaid

Well not really.

SHORT AND SHARPHow could Queensland Health get their new payroll

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 6:43am CDT by john unpaid

Queensland Health does it again;

IT has emerged the Queensland Health payroll bungle has also...

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 6:41am CDT by john unpaid

Queensland Health does it again;

Health payroll in strife again

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 5:48am CDT by john unpaid

Queensland Health does it again;

Staff to go unpaid this Easter

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 5:42am CDT by john unpaid

Queensland Health does it again;

Teen with autism advises other 'different' kids

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 5:38am CDT by Chello

Teen with autism advises other 'different' kids

Defects in Queensland's new payment system

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 5:37am CDT by john unpaid

Queensland Health does it again;

Defects in Queensland's new payment system

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 5:35am CDT by john unpaid

Queensland Health does it again;

The many benefits of walking

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 4:16am CDT by henry1966

Yes, I'm talking about walking, still one of the easiest, most accessible and least expensive forms of exercise in a world of Aqua Zumba, Kangoo jumps and aerial fitness classes. Most people can do it.

Health premiums could rise 17 pct for young adults

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 2:35am CDT by Ron B.

The young will pay more

Cooking up healthier school menus - Other Views - NewsObserver.com

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 2:02am CDT by learningtheropes

How long will you live? I can expect to reach age 80 or so, according to government estimates. But many members of my children's generation may not be so lucky.

The Color of Money: 4 scenarios in the new health-care law

Posted: April 2nd, 2010, 12:33am CDT by henry1966

With the most significant changes to the nation's health-care policy in decades having finally come to fruition, the question I have, as I'm sure so many others do as well, is how the new law will affect me.

Military plans to test brain-injury therapy

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 11:52pm CDT by msnbc.com U.S. & World News

The U.S. military plans clinical trials next year to see whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber might help thousands of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries.

Codeine changes 'won't stop addicts'

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 10:16pm CDT by Seagull

The Federal Government is set to introduce changes to the way painkillers containing codeine are sold over the counter.

New England leads U.S. in swine flu shots

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 9:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health

New England leads the nation in swine flu vaccinations, while the South has the lowest rates, U.S. health officials said Thursday in the first state-by-state report on turnout.

Ariz. governor signs bill authorizing health suit

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 8:04pm CDT by Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Writer

Republican Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has signed a bill giving her authority to skirt the state's Democratic attorney general and file a lawsuit challenging federal health care legislation.

Revealing the 'raw heartache' of miscarriage

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 4:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The possibility of having a miscarriage never occurred to WNBC's Megan Meany - until it happened to her. After three failed pregnancies left her feeling guilty and isolated, she started asking questions - which led her to a community of support for the grieving.

Swine Flu Smolders in States With Fewer Vaccinations

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 4:07pm CDT by stefanosdec27

Perhaps the media machine and govt should stop beating the dead horse flu shot hoax. How much does Big Pharma want to steal from taxpayers? At least move on to the next hoax.

Cosmetic surgery rates show signs of rebounding

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 3:54pm CDT by Molly Weasley

I guess the recession must be over if business is picking up for plastic surgeons.

2 million eager for health care on parents' plans

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 3:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health

In about six months, the new health overhaul law will allow at least 2 million young adults up to age 26 to be covered under their parents' policies.

Military plans to test brain-injury therapy

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 3:42pm CDT by Dan Elliott, Associated Press Writer

The U.S. military plans clinical trials next year to see whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber might help thousands of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries.

New England tops in swine flu shots

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 3:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health

New England leads the nation in swine flu vaccinations, while the South has the lowest rates, U.S. health officials said Thursday in the first state-by-state report on turnout.

Health dangers lurk in New England floodwaters

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 3:17pm CDT by Eric Tucker, Associated Press Writer

The sun is out. The water is falling. Traffic is starting to flow again. While things appear to be looking up in Rhode Island, the state hit hardest this week by three days of rain and record flooding, health and environmental officials warn there's still danger below the surface.

Homeland Security chief tours flood-damaged RI

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 3:17pm CDT by Russell Contreras, Associated Press Writer

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano got a firsthand look at disastrous flooding in Rhode Island, and state officials asked the federal government to help the economically devastated state pay for its response costs and to fix ruined bridges, roads and sewer systems.

Playing with fire at a Seattle sex club

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 2:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Brian Alexander's new book, 'America Unzipped,' takes readers on a wild ride.

U.S. drug sales top $300 billion in 2009

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 2:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Growth in U.S. sales of pharmaceuticals bounced back last year as rebates and low-cost generic drugs drove an increase in the number of prescriptions filled, according to data tracking firm IMS Health.

2 million eager for health care on parents' plans

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 2:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Congress voted to overhaul the health care system on a Sunday. On Monday, Patti Lawson e-mailed her employer's human resources office to ask how soon she could get her 22-year-old daughter back on her health insurance.

NH anthrax patient recovering at home

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 2:38pm CDT by Holly Ramer, Associated Press Writer

A New Hampshire woman who contracted a rare form of anthrax almost four months ago has been released from the hospital, and the building where she was exposed to the potentially fatal spores could re-open next week.

5 unhealthiest chicken dishes in America

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 2:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Chicken is supposed to be the high-protein, healthy meal option, right? Not the way these restaurants are cooking the bird. The authors of "Eat This, Not That! 2010" expose the calorie-packed, sodium soaked dishes that may have you running scared.

2 million eager for health care on parents' plans

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 2:08pm CDT by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer

Congress voted to overhaul the health care system on a Sunday. On Monday, Patti Lawson e-mailed her employer's human resources office to ask how soon she could get her 22-year-old daughter back on her health insurance.

Can you really be healthy at any size?

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 1:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The rising fat acceptance movement says being overweight isn't necessarily bad for you - and some doctors agree. Other experts contend that's a dangerous, even irresponsible, point of view. Women's Health looks at both sides of the debate.

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Federal Government Seeks Permanent Injunction Against Texas Egg Roll Manufacturer Failure to correct violations prompts FDA to seek court action against Chung's Products LP

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UPDATE: Boy With Meningococcal Disease Undergoes Multiple Amputations

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 1:08pm CDT by Soosalah

Six-year-old Jeremiah Mitchell, one of seven Oologah-Talala school children who contracted meningococcal disease earlier this month, underwent surgery to amputate his arms and legs Wednesday, his grandfather, Rockie Mitchell of Talala, said.

Poland praised for anti-swine flu vaccine strategy

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 1:04pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The Council of Europe has praised Poland's Health Minister Ewa Kopacz for her strategy against the swine flu virus.

Pharma Planning to Dump Experimental and Controversial Vaccines in US Public Schools

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 12:43pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The golden calf of public health was smashed in this recent flu season as many in the United States outright rejected the H1N1 vaccine.

US rules on adjuvants and other biologicals could be loosened under FDA proposals

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 12:22pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

CBER proposed rule eases restrictions on Constituent Materials in vaccines and biologicals.

Pfizer Gives Details on Payments to Doctors

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 12:18pm CDT by take2la

Pfizer discloses $35+ Million in payments to Dr's & groups to promote sales

CDC: New England tops in swine flu vaccinations

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 12:05pm CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

New England leads the nation in swine flu vaccinations, while the South has the lowest rates, U.S. health officials said Thursday in the first state-by-state report on turnout.

Millions of H1N1 vaccine doses may have to be discarded

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 12:01pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Less than half of the 229 million doses of H1N1 vaccine the government bought to fight the pandemic have been administered -- leaving an estimated 71.5 million doses that must be discarded if they are not used before they expire.

Experts Say U.S. Doctors Overtesting, Overtreating

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 11:11am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Too much cancer screening, too many heart tests, too many cesarean sections. A spate of recent reports suggests that many Americans are being overtreated.

Readers on bullying's lingering pain

Posted: April 1st, 2010, 7:36am CDT by msnbc.com health

In the wake of a Massachusetts teenager's suicide after being raped and relentlessly harassed by classmates, msnbc.com readers share bullying's painful impact on their lives.

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