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Condition distorts self-image, destroys lives

Posted: May 31st, 2010, 10:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health

For KD, the mirror is a trap that lures her in at least 30 times a day. Her co-workers, assuming she's conceited, tease her about how she checks her reflection every few minutes ("You're fine, you look beautiful!" they tell her, laughing), but their assumptions couldn't be farth …

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Jillian Michaels hates game aspect of ‘Loser’

Posted: May 31st, 2010, 7:28pm CDT by Ree Hines, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

“The Biggest Loser’s” tough-talking trainer Jillian Michaels returns to NBC primetime Tuesday night with her very own show, “Losing It With Jillian.” While Michaels is expected to whip families into shape via her usual motivational mojo, the only prize these new participants can expect is a healthier lifestyle. It’s a welcome change for the health and wellness expert, who never liked the idea of making a game out of weight loss.

Your Career: Workplace suicides on the rise

Posted: May 31st, 2010, 5:37pm CDT by Eve Tahmincioglu, Career and labor reporter

Last month, Mark Levy, a 59-year-old Maryland lawyer, died of a self-inflected gunshot wound at his office after finding out he was about to lose his job.

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Pizza Rolls…Made the Old-Fashioned Way

Posted: May 31st, 2010, 3:25pm CDT by VisionCoast

It’s tempting to dash into the grocery store, cruise the frozen foods aisle and load the cart with all manner of inexpensive, mass-produced foods that you pop in the oven. But you pay a big price in food quality loss as well as chemical and additive gain.

Bottled water out, soda in at schools

Posted: May 31st, 2010, 3:02pm CDT by jedipunk

Banish the bottled water but bring on the soda pop. Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board's new nutrition policy bans the sale of bottled water at all its public schools but caffeine-free diet pop will still be available.

Pharma Influence Still STRONG at APA Psychiatric Meeting

Posted: May 31st, 2010, 1:48pm CDT by take2la

Ann Childress, MD, gave a veritable commercial for the ADHD drug Vyvanse, manufactured by Shire on whose Speaker's Bureau she serves. And the Wyeth funded C.

Obesity and asthma are linked: study

Posted: May 31st, 2010, 1:20pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

(Reuters Health) - A new study confirms a link between obesity and asthma. -- By Anne Harding

Pushed to Lower Salt Use, Food Industry Pushes Back - NYTimes.com

Posted: May 31st, 2010, 1:13pm CDT by midnightbliss10

Positrons, the antimatter equivalent to electrons, were detected in gamma ray bursts during lightning storms. The campaign by Cargill, which both produces and uses salt, promotes salt as "life enhancing" and suggests sprinkling it on foods as varied as chocolate cookies, fre …

Study: 10 minutes of exercise, hour-long effects

Posted: May 31st, 2010, 1:05pm CDT by luckydog

WASHINGTON – Ten minutes of brisk exercise triggers metabolic changes that last at least an hour.

Induced labors may boost rate of early births

Posted: May 31st, 2010, 12:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The rate of induced labor among U.S. pregnant women nearly doubled between 1992 and 2003 - a trend that seems to have pushed more births to the earlier end of full-term, a new study finds.

Most sore throats don't require steroids

Posted: May 31st, 2010, 12:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Got a bad sore throat? Don't rush to ask your doctor for steroids such as prednisone, says a new review of studies.

Sound of Silence, part 1: An introduction to Cochlear Implants

Posted: May 31st, 2010, 11:57am CDT by Crusher.

This article will be the starting point on documenting my journey from being near-deaf to a ‘re-introduction’ to the hearing world.

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Better Made Snack Foods Issues an Allergy Alert on Undeclared Dairy in the 3-Ounce Better Made Special Original Potato Sticks

Posted: May 31st, 2010, 11:55am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Detroit, MI -- Better Made Snack Foods of Detroit, Michigan is issuing a voluntary recall only of their Better Made 3-ounce Original Potato Sticks because it may contain undeclared dairy. People who have allergies to dairy run the risk of an allergic reaction.

Scientists At Work On Promising Breast Cancer Vaccine

Posted: May 31st, 2010, 10:29am CDT by maddad

Scientists have developed a vaccine that prevents breast cancer from forming in mice, according to findings published in the journal Nature Medicine.

Study: 10 minutes of exercise, hour-long effects

Posted: May 31st, 2010, 10:22am CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Ten minutes of brisk exercise triggers metabolic changes that last at least an hour. The unfair news for panting newbies: The more fit you are, the more benefits you just might be getting.

The Hospital May Kill Your Child, a True Story About Medicine in America

Posted: May 31st, 2010, 10:19am CDT by mightyj

In America we have the best medical system in the world (?) I am sure you've never heard that statement before. In the health care debate we heard lots of good stuff like that, mostly coming from our cash rich medical industry.

Sex hormone explains higher liver cancer risk in men

Posted: May 31st, 2010, 8:30am CDT by msnbc.com health

Male sex hormones may explain why men who suffer from the hepatitis B liver disease are more likely to develop liver cancer than women, researchers in Taiwan have found.

Throat Exercises Can Relieve Sleep Apnea

Posted: May 31st, 2010, 7:45am CDT by Par4TheCourse

For people suffering from sleep apnea, specialized breathing machines are the standard treatment.

The Disengenuous Nature of the Pro-Abortion Stance

Posted: May 31st, 2010, 6:39am CDT by Robert Erickson

The Pro-abortion camp is quick to assure us that a "fetus" is not a human being.

Compulsive behavior in mice cured by bone marrow transplant

Posted: May 30th, 2010, 9:55pm CDT by anonymous-1077600

Scientists earlier found that mice missing one of a group of core developmental genes known as the Hox genes developed an odd and rather unexpected pathology: the mutant animals groomed themselves compulsively to the point that they were removing their own hair and leaving self-i …

Britain's free health care system loses data

Posted: May 30th, 2010, 8:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Personal information about patients in Britain's free health care system has been lost, the Department of Health acknowledged Sunday.

What if bad fat isn't so bad?

Posted: May 30th, 2010, 8:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health

For decades, Americans have been told that saturated fat clogs arteries and causes heart disease. But there's just one problem: No one's ever proved it.

CDC - Legionella - Recreational Water Illness (RWI) - Healthy Swimming & Recreational Water - Healthy Water

Posted: May 30th, 2010, 7:30pm CDT by Stacy Intille, RN

Most people are not aware hot tubs can harbor legionella bacteria. Legionella is the bacteria responsible for causing Legionnaires disease, a serious form of pneumonia. Several outbreaks and individual cases of Legionnaires disease have been identified worldwide.

WHO seeks clampdown on tobacco ads targeting women

Posted: May 30th, 2010, 5:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The World Health Organization called on Friday for more action against tobacco advertising that targets women and girls, especially in developing countries.

New clues found for 'Cantonese cancer'

Posted: May 30th, 2010, 5:37pm CDT by Red Wolf

Flaws in three genes could help explain why parts of southern China have extraordinarily high rates of a type of nose-and-throat cancer.

Friendswood resident makes a complete life change

Posted: May 30th, 2010, 5:34pm CDT by stevetaylor

Friendswood resident makes a complete life change

Woman finding comfort in her own skin after gastric bypass

Posted: May 30th, 2010, 5:32pm CDT by stevetaylor

Weight loss surgery makes dramatic changes in a persons life. For Carrie Hanenberger, getting rid of the extra skin if costly.

Ah, sugar, sugar! Quit your sweetness addiction

Posted: May 30th, 2010, 3:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Nutritionist Joy Bauer reveals the hidden sucrose content in your favorite foods, and offers healthier alternatives to help you break the habit.

Breast cancer vaccine to go on trial within a year

Posted: May 30th, 2010, 3:14pm CDT by Michael Sautter

All women over 40 could be given a jab that prevents them getting breast cancer, a scientist has claimed. . . . The drug could wipe out up to 70 per cent of breast cancers, saving more than 8,000 lives a year in Britain alone.

Gene tests have answers, but do we want them?

Posted: May 30th, 2010, 1:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Direct-to-consumer genetic tests allow anyone with a few hundred dollars to submit a saliva sample and get back information on everything from family ancestry to Alzheimer's disease. But few alter their behavior based on results, researchers find.

Break bad habits to get a beach body

Posted: May 30th, 2010, 1:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Break your bad habits now - and start a smart eating plan today. Your goal: Strip the fat and reveal your summer muscles.

The Hard Sell on Salt - Pushed to Lower Salt Use, Food Industry Pushes Back

Posted: May 30th, 2010, 1:25pm CDT by Carloz

With salt under attack for its ill effects on the nation's health, the food giant Cargill kicked off a campaign last November to spread its own message.

Acupuncture does work as it stimulates a natural pain killer, scientists find - Telegraph

Posted: May 30th, 2010, 1:15pm CDT by stevetaylor

"What we found is that adenosine, a natural pain killer, is released during acupuncture and that adenosine may be the primary way acupuncture reduces pain.As long as acupuncture has been around, there had to be something to it. Well, it seems they've found it.

Foods poisonous to pets on Shine

Posted: May 30th, 2010, 12:35am CDT by lenagirlnj

We all know that pets aren't supposed to have people food.

'Spitless' tobacco hard to swallow

Posted: May 30th, 2010, 12:25am CDT by malcantro

People in Wisconsin are concerned that a new type of tobacco product will lure their children into nicotine addiction. I say we need to crack down on the people who buy such products for children, or the places that sell them to underage kids.

Three New Victims in Ottawa HIV Case

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 11:34pm CDT by STDCarriers

Three new victims have come forward claiming to have had sex with Steven Boone, an Ottawa man already facing several sexual assault charges for failing to disclose his HIV status before having sex with people.

Winderman: NBA finals breakdown, analysis

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 10:54pm CDT by Ira Winderman, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

When the teams met in the 2008 finals, the Lakers were considered too soft, the injury absence of Andrew Bynum blamed for many of the struggles against the more-physical Celtics front line. Now, Bynum is back, but not really, with a knee as shaky as his confidence. By contrast, the Celtics arrive with an even more potent power rotation, with Kendrick Perkins evolving, Rasheed Wallace taking the P.J. Brown role, and Glen Davis more of a factor than when he made just one token appearance in that 2008 championship series. Because of that, Gasol will have to play big, offer more than finesse in the paint. The Lakers were pummeled off the glass in 2008. That can't happen again.

Pushed to Lower Salt Use, Food Industry Pushes Back - NYTimes.com

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 10:50pm CDT by luckydog

"Salt is a pretty amazing compound," Alton Brown, a Food Network star, gushes in a Cargill video called Salt 101. "So make sure you have plenty of salt in your kitchen at all times."

Diet and the evolution of the brain: Fish and no chips

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 10:49pm CDT by daMamma

TO PIN one big evolutionary shift on a particular molecule is ambitious. To pin two on it is truly audacious. Yet doing so was just one of the ideas floating around at "A Celebration of DHA" in London this week.

Overdoses Surge Among Addicts Waiting for Treatment

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 10:25pm CDT by The Council on Illicit Drugs

Canadian sources report that accidental overdoses of oxycodone and fentanyl have killed at least 25 Manitobans in the last two years, raising fears that more people will die awaiting treatment as waiting lists continue to soar.

Prescribed heroin offers answer for worst addicts:study

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 10:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Prescribing heroin to chronic addicts may be politically sensitive, but it is more effective than the substitute methadone at keeping drug abusers in treatment programmes, British scientists said on Friday.

Mentally ill turn to e-therapy

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 10:05pm CDT by Seagull

MENTALLY ill Australians are increasingly being diagnosed and treated online in virtual psychiatric clinics, without ever seeing a doctor.

Asperger's syndrome: part 3 (repost)

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 8:45pm CDT by D DeMilo

Shakespeare's soliloquy revisited All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players, They have their exits and entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages. At first the infant,

Regular teeth brushing linked to healthier hearts

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 8:23pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

(Reuters) - People who don't brush their teeth twice a day have an increased risk of heart disease, scientists said on Friday, adding scientific weight to 19th century theories about oral health and chronic disease. -- By Kate Kelland

U.S. says to screen babies for 'bubble boy disease'

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 8:20pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

(Reuters Health) - "Bubble boy disease" is now part of national U.S. newborn screening guidelines, adopted by Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius last week. -- By Frederik Joelving

Government ads to reveal hospital ratings

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 8:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The federal government is spending nearly $1.9 million on newspaper ads around the country that disclose hospital satisfaction rates, part of a unique campaign to improve health care through the power of publicity.

Concealed Neuroanatomy in Michelangelo's Separation of Light... : Neurosurgery

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 5:43pm CDT by camdic

Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564) was a master anatomist as well as an artistic genius. He dissected cadavers numerous times and developed a profound understanding of human anatomy. From 1508 to 1512, Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome.

FDA: More broken bones with heartburn drugs

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 5:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Federal health regulators are warning doctors and patients that heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec may cause bone fractures when used for more than a year.

The Horrorshow That Is the Republicans' Internet Suggestion Box

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 5:01pm CDT by Carloz

The Republicans really want to win some House seats in November and are desperate to try anything to make that dream a reality. Desperate enough to create a new, hip crowdsourcing website where real Americans can submit policy suggestions. Yikes. [...]

Nurses in Minn., Calif. set strike dates

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 4:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Thousands of nurses in Minnesota and California on Friday announced plans to walk off the job for a single day next month if they don't reach contract agreements with hospitals.

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Obesity ambulance takes to the road – capable of carrying 70 stone patients

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 2:07pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Britain's first specially adapted ambulance for carrying obese patients hit the road yesterday – capable of transporting people weighing up to 70 stone.

Almost Genius: The Once-a-Month Stem-Cell Collector for Ladies

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 2:00pm CDT by Solidarity Nite

File this under gross and kind of brilliant: Chelsea Briganti, a senior at Parsons The New School for Design has produced a device that collects menstrual blood for adult stem cells.

German consumers' watchdog Oeko-Test finds toxic substances in air mattresses

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 1:39pm CDT by Josh Rosenroth

The second most influential German consumers' watchdog 'Oeko-Test' (translated: eco-test) has revealed that 12 out of 13 air mattresses failed set 'health standards' due to toxic compounds they consider dangerous for kids and adults.

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Treasury chief secretary David Laws to repay Â£40,000 expenses

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 12:35pm CDT by Dr. J. Boost

Is that a political matter or one of health? The problem is that this question may, per se - and de iure, already be a criminal offence.

Outdoor Bacteria Can Make You Smarter, and Happier

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 12:23pm CDT by Solidarity Nite

Getting some outdoor time is not only good for the soul, it's probably good for the mind. Research from The Sage Colleges in Troy, New York, suggests that exposure to a natural soil bacterium called Mycobacterium vaccae can increase learning behavior.

Okla. Legislature overrides another abortion veto

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 12:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The Oklahoma Legislature overrode Gov. Brad Henry's veto of an abortion bill for the third time this session, meaning that beginning later this year women seeking abortions and their doctors must complete lengthy questionnaires beforehand.

Lawyers offer to reduce fees in 9/11 health case

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 11:19am CDT by Associated Press

Lawyers for thousands of ground zero workers suing over their exposure to dust from the destroyed World Trade Center have offered to lower their legal fees in an attempt to salvage a major settlement in the case.

6 Reasons Your Body Isn't Doing What You Want It To Do

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 11:05am CDT by redshadowwithgreenbackground

Want to lose weight? Here's the deal: you must create a caloric deficit.

Why I Don't Like Going to the Dentist's Office

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 10:16am CDT by shepherd0886

As I pass into my "Golden Years" which is a euphemism for getting to old to do anything that requires strength and stamina, I have begun to experience many of the aches and pains that come with this time of life. One of those is a genetic propensity for periodontal disease.

6 Secrets of Getting Better Doctor Care - Healthy Living on Shine

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 8:53am CDT by lenagirlnj

An insider's guide to getting the best medical treatment.

Economic downturn hampers AIDS battle

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 8:35am CDT by Seagull

Aid agency Medecins Sans Frontieres says the fight against AIDS in Africa is being undermined by the economic slowdown.

More women are having fewer children, if at all

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 8:32am CDT by msnbc.com health

More women in their early 40s are childless, and those who are having children are having fewer than ever before, the Census Bureau reports.

Yaqona - national drink or religious scouge

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 8:11am CDT by Seagull

It is Fiji's national drink. It has been served to visiting royalty and other prominent dignitaries for hundreds of years. Today, it continues to hold a rightful place of respect as far as the country's traditional Fijian ceremonies are concerned

Creativity mimics schizophrenia!.

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 6:48am CDT by Eamonn-1019078

Creativity is akin to insanity, say scientists who have been studying how the mind works. Brain scans reveal striking similarities in the thought pathways of highly creative people and those with schizophrenia.

Teva won't make more of powerful sedative

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 4:42am CDT by msnbc.com health

The drugmaker Teva said Friday it won't make any more of its sedative propofol, which could intensify a shortage of one of the most common anesthetics in the U.S.

Victoria signs up to health reform

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 3:04am CDT by Seagull

Victoria has become the second state to sign up to the Commonwealth health and hospitals agreement.

Smile, You're an Activist! -- In These Times

Posted: May 29th, 2010, 12:24am CDT by SilentRebel

People engaged in political activism are more likely to live happier and more fulfilling lives than the average person, according to two psychologists writing in a recent issue of the journal Political Psychology.

Teen drug use drops as painkiller abuse rises

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 9:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Illicit drug use by teens continued to gradually decline overall this year, but teen use of prescription painkillers remains popular.

Prostate Cancer: No Big Deal(?) - With Poll

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 7:45pm CDT by Jalmeno

This is a testament to never missing an annual checkup. I'm 49, and haven't missed for 14 years. I only started because I needed to buy additional life insurance. I decided that I was going to be a big boy, and not miss them anymore.

Medal of Honor Winners Speak Out !!!

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 7:45pm CDT by Citizen Ira

Suicide, an issue that's quickly becoming a major concern in the military. This is not the time to think this concern is minor. We are losing people in the field, when they return home, and while serving active duty. This is not good. These veterans speak out.

US man's kidney transplant gave him woman's cancer

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 6:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The scenario was unique, as far as doctors could tell: A man had gotten a transplanted kidney from a woman who had uterine cancer and didn't know it.

Aspirger's syndrome: part 2 (repost)

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 5:56pm CDT by D DeMilo

Before reading this text, please understand that Asperger’s Syndrome is a widely diverse condition with varying degrees of severity and symptoms.

Johnson & Johnson Criticized Over Drug Recall - MSN Health & Fitness - Medications

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 5:42pm CDT by luvenia48

They should have just put made in China on the bottles and there would be NO charges of any kind. I can see them getting fined but criminal charges? Wonder when they will do the same with China because they have poisoned us and tried to kill our children on many accounts.

Shy bladder sufferers work to overcome their anxiety | WOPULAR

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 5:32pm CDT by arisandino

Articles and information on shy bladder syndrome. Recovery is possible!

Causes Of Social Phobia Information | Social Anxiety Guide

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 5:13pm CDT by arisandino

Social phobia may be involved around many things. Some people are afraid to eat or drink in front of others. Some are afraid to speak in front of others. In some more severe cases of social phobia, the person is afraid to even be around other people.

A True Love Story...

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 3:34pm CDT by weRdoomed

I was told this story by the man who lived it while working at a funeral home last year. It was and will remain the most powerful love story I have ever heard.

Hospital wins suit after man got uterine cancer

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 1:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A jury has decided a New York City hospital is not to blame for the death of a man who became riddled with cancer after getting a kidney from a donor who unknowingly had uterine cancer.

Skin Color Affects Ability to Empathize

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 8:32am CDT by Chello

Humans are hardwired to feel another person's pain. But they may feel less innate empathy if the other person's skin color doesn't match their own, a new study suggests.

Indoor tanning booths can quadruple your skin cancer risk

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 7:54am CDT by jedipunk

Eager to soak up the sun, or at least look like they have, some folks are getting their bronze on early—indoors. But indoor tanning beds can increase the risk of melanoma up to four times, according to a new study released by the American Association for Cancer Research.

Look-alike, sound-alike drugs trigger dangers

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 7:51am CDT by msnbc.com health

Some 1,500 drugs have names so similar they're often confused with one or more other medications, contributing to an estimated 5 million wrong-drug errors that occur each year.

New Ebola Drug 100 Percent Effective In Monkeys : NPR

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 7:50am CDT by Dmacc5022

We're advancing to a higher level in heath science. We need to prepare for the possibility of terrorists releasing ebola.Having a serum would help.

BBC News - Brush teeth to 'prevent' heart disease

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 7:39am CDT by RBright

BBC News - Brush teeth to 'prevent' heart disease

Look-alike, sound-alike drugs trigger dangers

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 7:37am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, health writer, msnbc.com

Whether the drug mistake was caused by a garbled telephone message, a typing error or a computer problem, Shelley Sanders isn’t sure.

Ketogenic Diet: Fatty Foods a Cure for Epilepsy? - Health & Science - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 - CBN.com

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 7:19am CDT by Bonnie-1034943

Today, Max Irvine enjoys life as a normal, 4-year-old boy. But just last year, more than 100 daily epileptic seizures were deteriorating his brain. His family's strong and a unique medical diet is what saved the young boy's life.

New Valley Nursing Station - funded

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 5:18am CDT by Seagull

After a year of travelling long distances for medical treatment, the people of Loma, on Valley Road, in Sigatoka, will now breathe a sigh of relief. The Australian Aid Programme has provided over F$400,000 to fund the construction of a new nursing station

Ultrasound enlisted to raise bar for abortions

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 3:55am CDT by msnbc.com health

Anti-abortion groups argue that pre-abortion sonograms can help persuade women to preserve pregnancies.

Doctors consider 'less severe' female circumcision -

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 3:43am CDT by Seagull

The body representing Australia's obstetricians and gynaecologists is considering whether to support a less extreme version of female circumcision known as a ritual nick.

8 month old hearing for the first time due to cochlear implants Video

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 11:54pm CDT by JoulesBeef

8 month old hearing for the first time due to cochlear implants Video

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Posted: May 27th, 2010, 11:08pm CDT by KarlRinke

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Observations: Failure to brush your teeth twice a day increases risk of heart disease

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 9:43pm CDT by JoulesBeef

Never mind your dentist. Your cardiologist might want you to brush your teeth more often.

Jesse James Reveals Himself as a Victim of Child Abuse

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 9:05pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

In his 'Nightline' interview, Jesse James claimed that his father abused him physically when he was a child, landing many in shock.

Does Sexercise Work?

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 8:32pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Exercises that supposedly improve your sex life have filled women's magazines for years. Meghan Pleticha spends a week doing them—then a few nights doing it—to see if they deliver.

Study Finds Condom Use Is Increasing

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 8:22pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Women and their partners in the United States are increasingly using male condoms when they have premarital sex for the first time, which may explain why teenage birth rates have declined in recent decades, according to a new government survey of contraceptive methods.

Sunscreen changes coming, just in time for fall

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 8:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A clearer, more meaningful standard for sunscreen labels is coming soon to a lotion near you, but not in time for the summer beach season that kicks off this Memorial Day weekend.

Flu doesn't die out, it hides out

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 8:00pm CDT by stevetaylor

Did you know that flu can migrate? It's rather like a vacation to the south.,

Toronto Star, Ipsos Reid, on abortion. Never mention physical and mental consequences

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 7:58pm CDT by laws-john

We should raise questions about these "safe" abortions. Are they really safe?

Brush your teeth, for your heart's sake

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 7:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health

People who don't brush their teeth twice a day have an increased risk of heart disease, scientists said on Friday, adding scientific weight to 19th century theories about oral health and chronic disease.

Nurse Responsible For Spreading Hepatitis C Suspended

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 7:23pm CDT by maddad

TALLAHASSEE, Fla - State health officials have suspended a nurse blamed for spreading hepatitis C at a clinic near the Gulf Coast.

Study: heroin better than methadone to kick habit

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 6:01pm CDT by Associated Press

Some heroin addicts who got the drug under medical supervision had a better chance of kicking the habit than those who got methadone, a new study says.

Dems cut health subsidies to salvage jobs bill

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 4:58pm CDT by Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Writer

Laid off workers would lose subsidies to help buy health insurance and states would be denied billions in federal aid under a plan by House leaders Thursday to trim a bill extending jobless benefits.

DC rejects soda tax but funds better school food

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 4:49pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The Washington, D.C.

Utah prof works to lessen stigma of mental illness

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 4:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Steve Barney begins the first day of abnormal psychology class telling his students how he wants to change the world by breaking down stigmas associated with mental disorders.

FDA Approves Depressant Drug For The Annoyingly Cheerful

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 4:26pm CDT by take2la

Made by Pfhizer, Despondex is the first drug designed to treat the annoying symptoms of excessive perkiness.

Organic food neither healthier nor tastier, watchdog finds

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 4:26pm CDT by Josh Rosenroth

The most influential German consumers' watchdog 'Stiftung Warentest' has made an important pitch against eco or bio food. Albeit only more expensive (plus 30 per cent), it cannot 'completely' sideline conventionally produced food.

NIH Study Finds That Overweight Girls Who Lose Weight Reduce Adult Diabetes Risk

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 4:10pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Overweight girls who lose weight before they reach adulthood greatly reduced their risk for developing type 2 diabetes, according to researchers from the National Institutes of Health and Harvard University, who analyzed 16 years of data on nearly 110,000 women.

Holiday weekend raises risk of injury

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 3:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health

On major holidays, children are more likely to suffer injuries from everyday activities, such as playing football, than they are to be victims of holiday-specific pitfalls, a new study reveals.

American Ass. of Pediatrics Gives Female Genital Mutilation an AOK

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 3:31pm CDT by Rene ODeay

In 1996, it became illegal in the United States to perform the operation commonly called "female genital mutilation" (FGM). That law makes it clear that surgery is allowable only for specific medical conditions.

NY man's kidney transplant gave him woman's cancer

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 2:02pm CDT by Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Writer

Jurors are deliberating the case of a New York City man who received a donor kidney and died in what experts say may be the only known case of uterine cancer being transmitted by transplant.

HIV-like virus found in smuggled meat

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 1:47pm CDT by Tony in Arizona

Primate parts smuggled inside cases of fish. Suitcases stuffed with dried duiker antelope that's later sold door to door. Smoked cane rat strapped under a smuggler's clothes. These are the hallmarks of the unregulated, underground bushmeat trade in America.

Man dies of uterine cancer linked to transplant

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 1:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Vincent Liew waited five years for the kidney that was supposed to change his life. Instead, the organ ended it.

Report: Tobacco firms target women

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 1:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health

With half of all men in some developing countries already hooked on cigarettes, the tobacco industry is now courting lucrative new customers - young women, a report said Thursday.

Increased Reactions to Flu Vaccine Seen by New Zealand Centre

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 1:27pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The Centre for Adverse Reactions Monitoring has seen an increase in reported adverse reactions to this year's seasonal flu vaccine.

Herb And Honey Issues Alert On Undeclared Sulfites In "Dried Apricots"

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 1:25pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Ridgefield, NJ - Herb and Honey Inc. of Ridgefield, NJ, is recalling its 16 ounce packages of "Dried Apricots" (Product of Turkey) because they contain undeclared sulfites.

: Katrina Survivors May Have Cardiac Risks -

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 1:17pm CDT by stevetaylor

The stress of the disaster, plus relocation have produced too much stress and depression for Katrina survivors. This in turn can lead to cardiac problems

Chicago ground zero for vaccine safety debate

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 1:13pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Discredited autism researcher Dr. Andrew Wakefield said Wednesday at a " vaccination choice" rally in Grant Park that he planned to resume his research in the U.S.

Ban On Gay Blood Donors Outdated: Researchers

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 12:27pm CDT by maddad

OTTAWA — The policy banning gay men from donating blood in Canada is outdated and discriminatory, according to a group of AIDS researchers who argue that changing it would be beneficial to the whole blood system.

Anorexia brain shrinkage reversible

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 12:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Anorexics who lose excessive weight can also see a shrinking in the brain's gray matter. But new research suggests when they reach a healthy body size they also pack on the gray matter volume.

The Generic Problem With Healthcare Reform

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 12:18pm CDT by dcjl

While making prescription medications more affordable for every American is a laudable goal, increasing the availability of these drugs raises serious concerns.

Saint Joseph Health System Community Benefit Narrative Report 2009

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 12:18pm CDT by kai460

Saint Joseph Health System Community Benefit Narrative Report 2009

Reglan Lawsuits Spark Debate Over Generic Preemption, Corporate Immunity

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 12:18pm CDT by dcjl

The U.S. Supreme Court asked the Obama administration this week for its position on an appeal filed by generic drug manufacturers who argue that federal law provides them complete immunity from state lawsuits, even when their products cause serious harm to patients.

Salix Drug Blamed for Tics

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 12:15pm CDT by dcjl

A drug prescribed to millions of people for acid reflux is increasingly being linked to permanent tics, uncontrollable shaking and other serious movement problems.

The 'Free Speech About Science Act' HR 4913 Restores Freedom of Health Speech

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 12:13pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The Alliance for Natural Health, a nonprofit organization committed to protecting access to natural and integrative medicine, has recently come up with a Congressional bill designed to stop government censorship of truthful, scientific health claims about natural foods and herbs, …

In E. coli fight, some strains are ignored

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 11:55am CDT by msnbc.com health

For nearly two decades, Public Enemy No. 1 for the food industry and its government regulators has been a virulent strain of E.

Report says tobacco companies courting young women

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 11:34am CDT by Margie Mason, AP Medical Writer

With half of all men in some developing countries already hooked on cigarettes, the tobacco industry is now courting lucrative new customers — young women, a report said Thursday.

Novartis: Ovarian cancer drug disappoints in trial

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 11:24am CDT by Associated Press

Swiss drug maker Novartis AG said Thursday it won't ask regulators for permission to market a new ovarian cancer drug after a late-stage trial proved disappointing.

Sunscreen changes expected, but not before summer

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 11:13am CDT by Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press Writer

A clearer, more meaningful standard for sunscreen labels is coming soon to a lotion near you, but not in time for the summer beach season that kicks off this Memorial Day weekend.

The taste of tiny: Putting nanofoods on the menu - tech - 27 May 2010 - New Scientist

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 10:40am CDT by midnightbliss10

NOTHING says summer holidays quite like ice cream. On a hot afternoon by the sea, there's little to beat the simple pleasure of a cooling scoop of your favourite flavour. Can food get much more satisfying than this?

No pups for sale? Cities ban pet shops

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 7:45am CDT by msnbc.com health

Buying an adorable puppy or kitten at your local pet store may become a thing of the past, if more American cities join a small but growing movement to ban retail pet sales.

FDA: Rare Cases of Liver Injury Reported with Use of Xenical, Alli

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 7:25am CDT by Par4TheCourse

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today advised consumers and health care professionals about potential rare occurrences of severe liver injury in patients taking the weight-loss medication orlistat, marketed as Xenical and Alli.

Why are liberals suddenly objecting to the name "ObamaCare?"

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 5:36am CDT by The Grim Creeper

Why are liberals suddenly objecting to the name "ObamaCare," forcefully enough to compel Jake Tapper to apologize for using the term? As Allahpundit noted, it's supposed to be the crowning achievement of the Obama presidency – and, indeed, the modern Democrat Party.

Sick residents claim wind farm 'torture'

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 4:07am CDT by Seagull

A SMALL group of wind farm opponents has mounted a protest on the steps of the Victorian Parliament, complaining of health problems caused by turbines.

Mexico to ban junk food from schools to fight fat

Posted: May 27th, 2010, 1:35am CDT by Mark Stevenson, Associated Press Writer

Mexico is looking to battle the bulging waistlines of its children by banning the sale of junk food in its schools, including many of the traditional treats generations of kids have grown up with.

What your mouth is trying to tell you

Posted: May 26th, 2010, 9:19am CDT by msnbc.com health

If the eyes are the windows to your soul, then your mouth is the gateway to your overall health. Changes in color or texture can signal that alls not well with your anatomy.

Rating America's fattiest meals

Posted: May 26th, 2010, 8:31am CDT by msnbc.com health

Laws requiring U.S. restaurant chains to list calorie counts have not stopped them from offering unhealthy meals that pack in calories, fat and salt, a group that encourages healthy food said.

Comments on: Cows Beaten on Dairy Farm, Welfare Group Claims - CBS News

Posted: May 26th, 2010, 8:28am CDT by bsmi021

The main thing that people need to fully understand is "human are the only living thing on this earth that enjoys inflicting PAIN" Until this is dealt will and changed there will always be slim like this!

How to Improve Food Safety

Posted: May 26th, 2010, 8:01am CDT by AlexBay412

The recent recall of fresh-cut romaine lettuce has given a new rallying cry to activists trying to spur quick Senate passage of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. The reality is that we know very little about food safety.

Too unfit to run: Two-year-old who smokes 40 cigarettes a day puffs away on

Posted: May 26th, 2010, 8:01am CDT by powachair

should be institutionalized to get him to stop. What are his parents doing and how can they afford this?

Heavy girls likelier to have sex early

Posted: May 26th, 2010, 7:55am CDT by msnbc.com health

Overweight girls are more likely to start having sex early, to have multiple partners during their teen years, and to eschew condoms compared to thinner teens, a new study shows.

Child protection failing, says ombudsman - Victoria

Posted: May 26th, 2010, 5:28am CDT by Seagull

An ombudsman's report has damned Victoria's child protection system, documenting instances of sexual abuse, a stabbing and teenage girls in care prostituting themselves. George Brouwer tabled an "own motion" investigation into out of home care in Parliament today. "My investiga …

The 'worst drink in America': 2,000-calorie milkshake has as much saturated fat as 68 rashers of bacon

Posted: May 26th, 2010, 4:46am CDT by Soph0571

A 2,000-calorie milkshake that is the equivalent of 68 rashers of bacon or 30 chocolate chip cookies has been dubbed the worst drink in the U.S. Called the Cold Stone PB&C, the fat-laden drink has left TV chef and food revolutionary Jamie Oliver speechless.

Heaviest contestant ever wins 'Loser'

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 11:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Michael Ventrella started off the heaviest contestant in the show's nine season history, weighing in at 526 pounds. The 30-year-old DJ from Chicago, Ill., who lost more than 50 percent of his body weight, shattered a number of weight-loss records. "I had to save my life," he says.

Why guys go for outta-their-league ladies

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 10:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A new study confirms what women say they've known all along: Men, no matter how unattractive, think they've got a chance with a runway model.

Herbal Supplements Often Have Contaminants, Study finds - NYTimes.com

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 9:57pm CDT by Uroborus

Nearly all of the herbal dietary supplements tested in a Congressional investigation contained trace amounts of lead and other contaminants, and some supplement sellers made illegal claims that their products can cure cancer and other diseases, investigators found.

Skip the whole milk. Pass on soda. Drink beer?

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 8:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Some prominent nutrition experts put out new guidelines Wednesday urging Americans to cut back on calorie-rich sodas while allowing more leeway for alcohol and lots of room for tea and coffee — up to 40 ounces a day.

The trouble with psychiatry: One shrink's view

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 8:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Psychiatry has lost its soul. That's how grimly Dr. Daniel Carlat, a psychiatrist in private practice outside of Boston, characterizes the state of his profession.

Deaths in Children Under Five Declining Worldwide

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 7:18pm CDT by Dr. David Duncan

Worldwide 7.7 million children younger than 5 years old are projected to die in 2010, a substantial decline from 11.9 million deaths in 1990 and 16 million in 1970 according to a new report published in the British medical journal The Lancet.

Glee's germ-phobic guidance counselor, Emma Pillsbury, would love this product

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 6:53pm CDT by medreporter

A n antibacterial paper towel that mops up the residual germs that inadequate handwashing leave behind.

Possible Increased Risk of Bone Fractures With Certain Antacid Drugs

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 5:08pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

There is a possible increased risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine if you take certain drugs for heartburn, acid reflux, or ulcers, warns the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Wait to cut umbilical cord, study says

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 5:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Usually within the first minute of birth, the umbilical cord running between mother and infant is clamped. But this may be too fast, researchers say.

Mom Thinks Energy Drink Contributed To Her Son's Death

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 5:03pm CDT by maddad

Energy drinks are a monster business, according to Beverage Digest, bringing in 6.9 billion dollars in business last year.

FDA: More broken bones with heartburn drugs

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 4:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Federal health regulators are warning doctors and patients that heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec may cause bone fractures when used for more than a year.

Insult to injury: More kids hurt by own crutches

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 3:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Injuries to young people related to the use of crutches, wheelchairs and walkers are on the rise - up nearly 25 percent between 1991 and 2008, research shows.

High blood pressure better treated, not averted

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 3:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Half of the 70 million Americans with high blood pressure are keeping it under control by taking medication, meeting a government goal set a decade ago and reducing their risk of life-threatening health problems, a study suggests.

Blood pressure goal met but too many still have it

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 3:00pm CDT by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer

Half of the 70 million Americans with high blood pressure are keeping it under control by taking medication, meeting a government goal set a decade ago and reducing their risk of life-threatening health problems, a study suggests.

WHO's Dr Chan says "there will be more" pandemics

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 2:30pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Chan offered assurance that the 2009 H1N1 pandemic experience is one from which WHO and health officials globally can learn to do things better, and from which the WHO, she insisted, is "seeking lessons".

Top sunscreen? New report ranks best

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 2:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health

To get protection from the sun's damaging rays, you won't have to dig deep in your wallet this summer. One of the most effective sunscreens on store shelves is also one of the least expensive, according to a new Consumer Reports study.

FDA Approves New Treatment for Late-Onset Pompe Disease

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 2:28pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Lumizyme (alglucosidase alfa) for patients ages 8 years and older with late-onset (non-infantile) Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder.

Our Psychiatric Civilization

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 1:06pm CDT by take2la

It has been a routine week in my clinical and forensic practice. I evaluated a malpractice case involving a woman on the West Coast whose family doctor from a decade earlier kept prescribing Prozac to her for ten years without ever seeing her again.

Many More Parents Are Refusing Vaccines!!

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 12:53pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The latest data presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting this month showed that many parents have MAJOR doubts about the value of childhood vaccinations.

U.S. fails to crack down on puppy mills

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 12:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health

An internal government report says dogs are dying and living in horrific conditions due to lax government enforcement of large kennels known as puppy mills.

Ban sought on drop-side cribs

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 12:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Cribs with a side rail that moves up and down so parents can lift children from them more easily would be banned under legislation aimed at reducing infant deaths.

National Institute of Health Proposes Conflict of Interest Rule

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 12:14pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) would have to disclose more information about their financial ties to industry under a proposed new rule.

Bizarre Natural Remedies

Posted: May 25th, 2010, 9:28am CDT by maddad

From placenta pills to worm fungus, the Medicine Hunter shows us some of the strangest natural remedies traditional Chinese medicine has to offer

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Vets' Deaths Are Not Suicides or 'Overdoses' but Sudden Cardiac Deaths Due to Prescription Antipsychotics and Antidepressants

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 1:16pm CDT by take2la

All were diagnosed with PTSD. All seemed "normal" when they went to bed. And, all were on Seroquel (an antipsychotic) Paxil (an antidepressant) and Klonopin (a benzodiazepine).

Battery ingestion a rising risk for kids

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 1:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The rate of severe poisonings from battery ingestion among U.S. children has risen in the past 25 years, along with the growing use of lithium "button" batteries in a wide range of consumer products, new research shows.

Many Sunscreens May Be Accelerating Cancer (Study)

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 12:35pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Almost half of the 500 most popular sunscreen products may actually increase the speed at which malignant cells develop and spread skin cancer because they contain vitamin A or its derivatives, according to an evaluation of those products released today.

Mom gives birth while driving to hospital

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 12:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A Minnesota mother has given birth to a baby boy while driving herself to the hospital, with the newborn's father steering the car from the passenger's seat.

Swine flu test approved for permanent use

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 12:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The Food and Drug Administration says it has approved the first diagnostic test for 2009 swine flu under its traditional approval system.

Britain bans doctor who linked autism to vaccine

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 12:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A doctor who persuaded millions of parents worldwide that a common vaccine could cause autism was barred from practicing medicine in his native Britain on Monday after the country's top medical group found he conducted his research unethically.

Organic foods may not really be healthier

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 12:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Consumers who opt for organic foods often believe they are improving their health, but there is currently no strong evidence that organics bring nutrition-related health benefits, a new research review finds.

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Ortho-mcneil Pharmaceutical, Llc Pleads Guilty To Illegal Promotion Of Topomax And Is Sentenced To Criminal Fine Of $6.14 Million

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 11:46am CDT by Par4TheCourse

BOSTON, Mass. - ORTHO-McNEIL PHARMACEUTICAL, LLC, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, pled guilty today in U.S.

Being Born into the Mainstream World is a Very Dangerous Activity

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 11:17am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

There are parents imprisoned for shaken baby syndrome when the death should have been linked to a very recent double or triple vaccination. Other infant deaths during a barrage of vaccinations are tagged as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Drug Abuse Test Results Often Flawed

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 10:58am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

"We drug test everyone in the states nowadays -- our students, our athletes," he said.

Unexpected choking hazards

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 10:51am CDT by henry1966

Unexpected choking hazards From Legos to chewing gums, rocks and money, kids taste everything. Some of these items can be serious choking hazards. In more fortunate incidents, these become family folklore about the amazing human digestive system.

FDA approves swine flu test for permanent use

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 10:48am CDT by Associated Press

The Food and Drug Administration says it has approved the first diagnostic test for 2009 swine flu under its traditional approval system.

Controversial autism doc: 'I'm not going away'

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 10:31am CDT by msnbc.com health

In a TODAY exclusive, the doctor who suggested a possible link between childhood vaccines and autism said that despite having his medical license revoked, he stands by his theory and will continue his research. "It's a bump on a very bumpy road," Dr. Andrew Wakefield said.

Mom gives birth while driving to hospital

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 9:44am CDT by msnbc.com health

A Minnesota mother has given birth to a baby boy while driving herself to the hospital, with the newborn's father steering the car from the passenger's seat.

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Bret Michaels: ‘I’m not back 100 percent yet’

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 8:52am CDT by Courtney Hazlett, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Bret Michaels made it from his hospital bed to Sunday night’s finale of “The Celebrity Apprentice,” where he was named the winner, but on Monday the rocker admitted “I am not 100 percent back yet” after suffering a life-threatening hemorrhage followed by what doctors called a warning stroke.

Clinical Data gets app nod for depression drug

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 8:31am CDT by Associated Press

Federal regulators have accepted an application for a depression drug marketed by Clinical Data Inc., the company said Monday.

Gentiva Health plans nearly $1B Odyssey buy

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 8:11am CDT by Associated Press

Home health provider Gentiva Health Services Inc. said Monday it plans to spend nearly $1 billion in cash to buy hospice firm Odyssey HealthCare Inc. in a move to create the nation's largest provider of home health and hospice care.

Pricey grocery stores attract skinniest shoppers

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 7:16am CDT by msnbc.com health

The percentage of food shoppers who are obese is almost 10 times higher at low-cost grocery stores compared with upscale markets such as Whole Foods, a small new study shows.

Guns as likely to kill kids in rural areas

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 7:14am CDT by msnbc.com health

Children in the most rural areas of the United States are as likely to die by gunshot as kids in the biggest cities, a new analysis of nearly 24,000 deaths finds.

Pricey grocery stores attract skinniest shoppers

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 7:09am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, health writer, msnbc.com

The percentage of food shoppers who are obese is almost 10 times higher at low-cost grocery stores compared with upscale markets, a small new study shows.

UK bans doctor who linked autism to vaccine

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 5:56am CDT by msnbc.com health

Britain's top medical group ruled Monday that a doctor who claimed autism was linked to a childhood vaccine can no longer practice in the U.K.

Britain bans doctor who linked autism to vaccine

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 4:31am CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

Britain's top medical group on Monday banned a doctor whose research suggesting a link between a common vaccine and autism caused millions of parents worldwide to abandon the shot for measles, mumps and rubella.

Your Health: Pool safety guidelines for tots evolve

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 3:40am CDT by B-Rizzle

In one week, millions of families will observe a delightful Memorial Day tradition: They will take their kids to pools and beaches. Most will leave refreshed and ready for more summer fun. None will expect a tragedy.

Swim lessons for toddlers get doctors' approval

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 2:39am CDT by msnbc.com health

The nation's largest pediatricians group is relaxing its stance against swimming lessons for children younger than 4.

The Perpetual View: Goodbye, Employer-Sponsored Insurance

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 12:52am CDT by arkansasindian

I call it, " Paying through the nose"!

Not So Sexy: Hidden Chemicals in Perfume and Cologne

Posted: May 24th, 2010, 12:16am CDT by nearing

A rose may be a rose. But that rose-like fragrance in your perfume may be something else entirely, concocted from any number of the fragrance industry's 3,100 stock chemical ingredients, the blend of which is almost always kept hidden from the consumer.

Guns claim kids' lives in both urban, rural areas

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 11:01pm CDT by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer

Children in the most rural areas of the United States are as likely to die by gunshot as kids in the biggest cities, a new analysis of nearly 24,000 deaths finds.

Swim lessons for toddlers get doctors' approval

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 11:01pm CDT by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer

The nation's largest pediatricians group is relaxing its stance against swimming lessons for children younger than 4.

For asbestos-ravaged town, questions persist

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 11:01pm CDT by Matthew Brown, Associated Press Writer

Gayla Benefield and Eva Thomson are sisters who have grown used to death. For two decades, they have watched asbestos from a nearby vermiculite mine strangle their parents, Thomson's husband, an aunt, several in-laws and numerous neighbors and friends.

D.C. high school, college-age students complain about quality of free condoms

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 9:28pm CDT by The Spirit

What's this country coming to when kids can't get the free brand of condoms they want? I mean, it costs only a few thousand dollars more.

Child deaths around globe on decline

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 7:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Child deaths worldwide seem to have fallen faster than officials thought, as a new study estimates far fewer children are dying every year than previously guessed by the United Nations.

Study: fewer kids dying than previously thought

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 6:01pm CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

Child deaths worldwide seem to have fallen faster than officials thought, as a new study estimates far fewer children are dying every year than previously guessed by the United Nations.

Report: Nationwide smoking ban would reduce heart attacks

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 5:14pm CDT by B-Rizzle

If all states banned smoking in restaurants, offices and other public spaces nationwide, the number of Americans suffering from heart attacks would drop by more than 18,000 within the first year, researchers report.

What would happen if every person in the world were given 250 million dollars tomorrow?

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 5:03pm CDT by landspirit

Let's say that beginning tomorrow, everyone in the world was given 250,000.00 a day as long as each one worked in their jobs, talents or both to the best of their ability that day? Teachers would get their 250 million for every day they successfuly taught students and dev …

Report: Alcohol companies go online to lure young drinkers

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 5:01pm CDT by B-Rizzle

Alcohol companies are increasingly using the latest new media technologies — including cellphones, social networking sites, YouTube and other features of the expanding digital universe — to reach young drinkers, a new report contends.

Texting and Driving PSA, Protecting Kids From Making a Tragic Mistake

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 2:34pm CDT by mightyj

Hello All,

Corned beef tainted with drug recalled

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 2:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Caribbean food products maker Grace Foods USA is voluntarily recalling two batches of its canned corned beef because they have higher than acceptable levels of a drug used to treat cattle for parasites.

Take note guys, celery ups the phwoar factor

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 1:41pm CDT by krishna-167929

"CELERY has been labelled "vegetable Viagra" - with research showing it increases the pheromone levels in men's sweat, making them more attractive to women".

Michael Pollan chronicles rise of the food movement(s)

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 1:40pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Pollan finds one common point on which all the various movement splinters can agree: that the way our food system is organized and supported in this country has led to an epidemic of ill health.

Pro-life feminism is the future

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 1:30pm CDT by robynlewisTX.

The very notion of pro-life feminism is an affront to the vociferous leaders of America's abortion-rights lobby and the aging ranks of its feminist establishment - two groups that are, for all practical purposes, indistinguishable.

Going nuts in your diet can cut cholesterol says study

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 1:01pm CDT by luckydog

WASHINGTON (AFP) – Going nuts in your diet can be good for your health, according to a study published Monday, which showed that eating nuts helps to lower blood cholesterol levels. People who ate an average of 67 grams (2.4 ounces) of nuts a day saw a 5.1 percent fall in tota …

Unnamed eating disorders may go untreated

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 12:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Up to 60 percent of those with an eating disorder fall into the catch-all classification "not otherwise specified," causing some to mistakenly think they aren't as ill as those with anorexia or bulimia.

Agent Orange's catastrophic legacy still lingers

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 12:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Decades after the Vietnam War, aging parents there are grappling to care for their catastrophically deformed children. Vietnam says as many as 3 million people exposed to Agent Orange have suffered illnesses caused by the chemical.

Blue and Red Light Therapy Provides Multiple Skin Care Benefits

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 11:37am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

infrared red and blue light therapy is an excellent way to help treat acne and eczema and to rejuvenate and smooth the signs of aging.

No brats allowed!

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 11:02am CDT by msnbc.com health

Are children these days allowed to run amok? Or is society becoming more intolerant of little tikes?

Young women paying for fake, plastic look

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 10:35am CDT by Par4TheCourse

YOUNGER women are not only demanding larger breast and lip enhancements - they want the finished job to look fake.

Virginia Tech professor uncovered truth about lead in D.C. water

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 9:17am CDT by Theresa Simpson

We need more people like Edwards who just simply do the right thing. But what he did wasn't simple, it was hard for him and his family. People like Edwards deserve highest recognition.

Ancient sect hopes for boost from pope's visit

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 7:39am CDT by msnbc.com health

In the coffee shop at this farming village on the northern Cyprus coast, the conversation jumps from one hardship to the next: a bad rainy season, a religion weakened by assimilation, and a division of the island that has lasted 36 years with no end in sight.

Patients saved from huge ER bills by new law

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 7:29am CDT by msnbc.com health

Under the new health law, insurance companies can no longer pay less for emergency care at "out of network" hospitals.

Lessons from 9/11: Psychiatrists Are Indispensible in First-Response Teams

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 7:14am CDT by aoimiyazaki

ScienceDaily (May 20, 2010) — Psychiatrists should be included in disaster first-response teams because survivors have immediate need for help in alleviating early trauma symptoms ranging from sleeplessness to constant anxiety, says a new study of 9/11 survivors and victims' fa …

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Mum Knows Best? Research Suggests Pregnant Women Are More Likely to Follow Their Mothers' Wisdom Than Medical Advice

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 7:11am CDT by aoimiyazaki

ScienceDaily (May 17, 2010) — Researchers from Royal Holloway, University of London have found that pregnant and postnatal women, while wanting to do the best for their baby, do not follow medical advice without question and are more likely to adopt practices their mothers and …

Google Flu Trends Estimates Off, Study Finds

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 7:08am CDT by aoimiyazaki

ScienceDaily (May 17, 2010) — Google Flu Trends is not as accurate at estimating rates of laboratory-confirmed influenza as CDC national surveillance programs, according to a new study from the University of Washington.

Women Who Refuse Abortion Under Threat

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 5:35am CDT by Cornhusker4Palin

Nothing good can come of the Culture of Death – this is just more proof of that:

The Bitter Pills in the Plan to Rescue Greece

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 5:23am CDT by SCTexan

"Another reform high on the list is removing the state from the marketplace in crucial sectors like health care, transportation and energy and allowing private investment.

Big rise in cocaine use in Victoria as the price drops to $20

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 4:41am CDT by Seagull

VICTORIA is in the grip of a cocaine boom with a hit of the drug now cheaper at $20 than a footy ticket.

Baldness in women linked to genes

Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 1:40am CDT by Seagull

MELBOURNE researchers believe they have discovered a gene variant that causes female baldness, bringing hope of a cure for the 700,000 Australian women suffering severe hair loss

Researchers Find Pathogens in Compost

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 11:30pm CDT by Mr. Melekot

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) drafted the findings of an evaluation of pathogen reduction in composting sewage sludge into a regulation known as the EPA 503 rule.

Vietnam, US still in conflict over Agent Orange

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 9:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Her children are 21 and 16 years old, but they still cry through the night, tossing and turning in pain, sucking their thumbs for comfort.

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CDC Misled DC Residents About Safety of Lead-Tainted Water Â« SpeakEasy

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 7:57pm CDT by Rodney-889389

The Washington Post reports some shocking news:

Ovarian Cancer Screening Shows Promise in Study

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 7:20pm CDT by Rodney-889389

(ASSOCIATED PRESS) - Researchers may finally be closing in on a way to screen healthy women for ovarian cancer - a disease that rarely shows symptoms until it's too late to cure.

Binge drinking warning over deadly soil disease -

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 5:24pm CDT by Seagull

Northern Territory health authorities are warning that binge drinking can increase the risk of contracting the potentially deadly disease melioidosis.

A short digital ramble - StumbleUpon

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 4:59pm CDT by arisandino

The Dancing Plague & Paruresis

ABQJOURNAL HEALTH: Shy Bladder Syndrome can be Debilitating

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 4:39pm CDT by arisandino

Shy Bladder Syndrome Story

CASAA Position Statement on Electronic Cigarettes

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 2:09pm CDT by Elaine Keller

The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-Free Alternatives Association (CASAA) is very concerned about the misleading information about electronic cigarettes publicized by the U.S.

Terry Richardson Explores The Artistic Ladyflower [NSFW]

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 1:56pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

In discussing and bringing to light some of the allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct made by models against Richardson, I held off from offering any critical assessment of his photography.

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Nine Employees of Taiwanese iPhone Manufacturer Foxconn Committing Suicide Raises Concern about Work Conditions

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 1:03pm CDT by truthlover

A ninth employee jumped to his death at Taiwanese iPhone manufacturer Foxconn. A total of 11 Foxconn employees have tried to kill themselves this year - two have survived. The incidents have raised concerns about worker treatment at the site.

Conservative Politication Wants 2.5 Billion Dollars Spent on Organic and Local Food

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 12:56pm CDT by truthlover

The conservative MP in England (yes, but it could be done here) and prominent green campaigner wants the government and public sector's £2bn (2.5bn$) annual food budget to be spent on produce that is organic, has been produced nearby and meets animal welfare standards. He want …

New York State Assembly Ignores Evidence, Passes Bill To Ban Electronic Cigarettes

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 12:38pm CDT by Elaine Keller

Despite being presented with extensive scientific evidence and numerous testimonials about the health benefits for smokers who switch to electronic cigarettes, last week the New York Assembly passed A9529, which would ban sales of the far less hazardous tobacco alternatives.

How difficult is it to get a medical marijuana card?

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 10:41am CDT by Simplistic Reality

PORTLAND, Ore. - Medical marijuana is exploding in Oregon. There are 33,000 people who hold medical marijuana cards in the state, and there are so many new people applying for them that it's creating a backlog.

Top Ten popular antioxidant ingredients in anti-wrinkle creams

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 10:35am CDT by miridunn

The oxidant connection to premature aging and top antioxidant ingredients to look for in anti-wrinkle creams

Want to keep the wife happy? Be miserable

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 10:33am CDT by Simplistic Reality

Married men be warned: Don't enjoy yourself too much. Research shows that if you're happier than your wife, you could soon be heading for the divorce courts.

When $93,000 Only Buys You 4 Months to Live…

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 10:33am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a first vaccine to treat prostate cancer. The price tag? $93,000.

How Deeply-Flawed Medical Studies Lie About Drug Safety…

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 10:28am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Is modern medicine actually "scientific"? The gold standard for modern medicine is the double-blind and placebo-controlled trial. But there are serious problems with these studies, unknown to most, but widely acknowledged by researchers.

Heart attack survivors 'fear sex'

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 10:09am CDT by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

The willingness of marital spouses to participate in sex must be reassessed after one or both spouses have heart attacks.

Humans could catch hendra from bats

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 9:13am CDT by Seagull

The Queensland Horse Council (QHC) says it may become possible for hendra virus to be passed directly from bats to humans. Nine people face ongoing tests after they came into contact with a horse infected with hendra on the Sunshine Coast.

The British banger(sausage)under attack.

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 8:51am CDT by eamonn101

Is eating a pork sausage a day bad for you? In his regular column, Michael Blastland puts claims this week that it causes heart disease and diabetes through the Go Figure risk-o-meter.

'Suicide bridge' hurts workers' mental health

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 4:50am CDT by msnbc.com health

A bridge over Seattle is becoming hazardous to the mental health of the dot-com employees and other office workers below, who keep seeing people jump to their deaths from the span.

Irregular menstrual periods tied to heart disease

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 11:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women with a history of irregular menstrual periods may have a higher risk of developing heart disease than do other women, a new study suggests.

Remove HIV's invisibility cloak to defeat it

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 10:33pm CDT by Rodney-889389

REMOVING a chemical "invisibility cloak" that makes HIV-infected cells look healthy might be the key to ridding people of the virus.

How Many Cancers Are Caused by the Environment?

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 10:32pm CDT by Rodney-889389

Traces of chemicals known to cause human cancer lurk everywhere. But after decades of research, figuring out how many people might contract cancer because of them remains an elusive goal.

Police: Lack of marijuana rules cause violence

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 8:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Recent acts of violence linked to medical marijuana are the result of a lack of state policy regulating the fast-growing business, law enforcement officials in Montana say.

Blistered, Strained, and Calloused--Foto Friday

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 7:38pm CDT by River-239955

Feet. Most of us have them. Some of us don't ever notice them, just go about our daily lives stomping, kicking, walking, running.....covering mile after mile after mile, with every ounce of our weight directly on top of our feet. Some people don't care if theirs are damaged.

What Are the Early Signs of Breast Cancer?

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 7:33pm CDT by halopap

Mammography is recommended for breast cancer screening by age 40, but Halo offers an alternative to younger women for detecting early signs of breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Screening Tests

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 7:32pm CDT by halopap

The HALO breast pap test is a new breast cancer risk assessment test developed by NeoMatrix.

Rachael Ray TV-Show features HALO Breast Cancer Pap Test

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 7:30pm CDT by halopap

HALO is FDA-cleared for the collection of nipple aspirate fluid for cytological evaluation.

Risk Screening for Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 7:22pm CDT by halopap

Dr. Walker explains the new recommended screening rules for mammograms and four main strategies for early breast cancer detection.

Breast Cancer Risk

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 7:14pm CDT by halopap

The HALO Test is a new way to discover breast cancer risk. This screening test is for women 25 and older and takes only 5 minutes.

Early Detection of Breast Cancer Risk

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 7:13pm CDT by halopap

The HALO Pap Test for the Breast is an early screening process for younger women.

Breast Cancer Prevention

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 7:06pm CDT by halopap

The HALO Breast Pap Test offers a possible breakthrough in the fight against breast cancer.

Prevention of Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 6:59pm CDT by halopap

The HALO test offers the opportunity for the prevention of breast cancer by finding early warning signs years before a tumor might develop.

First Signs of Breast Cancer Risk

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 6:57pm CDT by halopap

HALO can help to screen for first signs of breast cancer risk 8 years before cancer might be detected with a mammogram.

Warning signs of breast cancer

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 6:56pm CDT by halopap

The FDA-approved HALO Breast Pap Test is a simple, five-minute test that identifies early warning signs of breast cancer.

HALO Breast Pap Test

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 6:54pm CDT by halopap

The HALO Breast Pap Test by NeoMatrix collects nipple fluid that is then checked for abnormal cells, which can indicate higher risk of breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Research

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 6:49pm CDT by halopap

Breast cancer research has discovered a new method to screen for breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Risk Exam

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 6:37pm CDT by halopap

Early detection is key in fighting breast cancer. The new HALO exam uses a device that aspirates fluid from the nipple.

The Dawn of Demonic Deception

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 6:27pm CDT by laws-john

Marshall McLuhan, the late, great expert on the media, who converted to Catholicism before he died said, "The major media are engaged in a Luciferian conspiracy against the truth." How true!

Belly fat linked to dementia, study shows

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 6:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Belly fat is known to increase the risk for heart disease, and now scientists say it might also increase the risk of dementia.

Sex Pioneer's Secret To Eternal Youth: Orgasms

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 5:34pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

"There is such a thing as pussy power," Betty Dodson was saying last night. "Don't give it away. Understand it's your power and use it accordingly." She turned to a friend. "I just laid out pussy power," she said gleefully.

Measles making 'rapid comeback'

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 5:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Measles is making a rapid comeback in African, Asian and even some European countries despite being easily avoided through vaccination, the World Health Organizations said Friday as countries pledged to sharply cut infections and deaths worldwide by 2015.

In blindness, soldiers find new niche in military

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 1:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Even after a car bomb blinded Capt. Scott Smiley in Iraq, he didn't want to stop being a soldier. Today, Smiley is one of a handful of soldiers who lost their sight in Iraq or Afghanistan and remain on active duty.

New estimate says health plan to cost Ind. $2.9B

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 12:55pm CDT by Deanna Martin, Associated Press Writer

A new estimate shows the federal health care overhaul will cost Indiana at least $2.9 billion over the next decade.

Viagra associated with hearing loss

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 11:35am CDT by henry1966

Oh Viagra. Sure, Pfizer's wonder pill has side effects such as headaches, facial flushing, upset stomach, erections lasting more than four hours, bluish or sudden loss of vision. There's one more risk to the pill that grants erections: Hearing loss.

Flying without a net: Cheer injuries on rise

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 11:34am CDT by msnbc.com health

Laura Jackson once dreamed of being a college cheerleader. Instead, the quadriplegic now spends her days relying on others. The number of cheerleaders severely injured in the largely unregulated sport has tripled since the 1980s.

CDC: 1 in 8 swimming pools closed, many too dirty

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 11:25am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

Health officials say many public swimming pools aren't as clean as they should be.

Who's packing ERs? Not the uninsured

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 11:24am CDT by Par4TheCourse

One in five people in the United States visit an emergency room every year, and most of them have health insurance of some kind, according to a U.S. government survey released on Wednesday.

Chocolate bar may help fight wrinkles

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 11:20am CDT by msnbc.com health

The world's largest chocolate maker says it may have come up with a chocolate bar that could fight wrinkles and slow the aging process, making it the latest food group to tap the appetite for healthier living.

It's Time to Amend the US Constitution to Protect our Health and Food Freedoms

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 11:18am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Foods or dietary supplements that may be of benefit for health conditions are, according to the FDA, unapproved "drugs." Representatives Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) and Jared Polis (D-CO) the co-chairs of the Dietary Supplement Caucus, have introduced the Free Speech about Science …

Wipe out polio? Experts give it one last shot

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 10:47am CDT by msnbc.com health

For years, the world has been on the brink of wiping out polio, the deadly disease that can paralyze and kill children.

Kung fu grannies ready to fight rapists

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 9:58am CDT by msnbc.com health

In Kenya, elderly women are learning self-defense amid a spate of rapes spurred by beliefs that the attacks will cure perpetrators of AIDS or cleanse them of sins.

States hope to put frown on 'Smiling Bob's' face

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 9:27am CDT by msnbc.com health

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott joined five other states Wednesday filing suit against an Ohio businessman known for his "Smiling Bob" television advertisements that tout supplements for "natural male enhancement."

Cheerleaders at risk for dangerous concussions

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 9:05am CDT by msnbc.com health

Much of the concern for young athletes at risk for concussion goes to the obvious heavy-hitters: football, soccer, basketball. But an expert who studies the injury in youth sports says one major activity is being overlooked: cheerleading.

Face of medieval knight reconstructed by computers

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 8:34am CDT by Perry O

The mysterious skeleton was uncovered along with nine other people's remains underneath a chapel at Stirling Castle in 1997.

WHO to tackle alcohol misuse, binge drinking

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 8:24am CDT by msnbc.com health

Health ministers on Thursday agreed to try to curb binge drinking and other growing forms of excessive alcohol use through higher taxes on alcoholic drinks and tighter marketing regulations.

Flying without a net: Cheer injuries on rise

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 7:47am CDT by msnbc.com health

Laura Jackson once dreamed of being a college cheerleader. Instead, the quadriplegic now spends her days relying on others. The number of cheerleaders severely injured in the largely unregulated sport has tripled since the 1980s.

Think you have food alergies? You probably don't.

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 7:08am CDT by Killfile

A new study has shown that most people who think they have food allergies do not.

Spread of cholera worries minister |

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 7:00am CDT by Seagull

HEALTH Minister Sasa Zibe has declared a public health emergency for Central province as the cholera outbreak continues to spread.

New strategy may be last shot to get rid of polio

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 6:48am CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

For years, the world has been on the brink of wiping out polio, the deadly disease that can paralyze and kill children.

Accretive Health prices smaller IPO below target

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 6:26am CDT by Associated Press

Hospital business services provider Accretive Health Inc. priced a smaller initial public offering below the expected price range Wednesday night, raising $120 million.

Nations pledge crackdown on online alcohol ads

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 5:39am CDT by Bradley S. Klapper, Associated Press Writer

Countries around the world are pledging to get tough with companies that market beer and liquor on social media networks such as Facebook, warning that such promotions threaten to entice a new generation into harmful drinking patterns.

Veto bars most raw milk sales in dairy-rich Wis.

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 5:16am CDT by Rodney-889389

If you're looking to buy raw milk, don't rely on "America's Dairyland." Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have allowed limited sales of raw milk, saying he wants to protect citizens' health.

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Abortion services to be advertised on UK television for first time - Planned screening provokes an enthusiastic welcome from advocates of women's sexual health, and outrage from anti-abortion groups

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 4:06am CDT by Soph0571

The first commercial to offer advice on abortion services will be screened on British TV next week, campaigners said today, provoking an enthusiastic welcome from advocates of women's sexual health, and outrage from anti-abortion groups.

Is it worth it to buy organic?

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 2:53am CDT by msnbc.com health

Before you hit the grocery store or farmers market, find out when it's worth spending the extra money for organic fruits and veggies, and when to scrimp.

ObamaCare: Texas Doctors Opting Out of Medicare

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 2:27am CDT by Cornhusker4Palin

"This new data shows the Medicare system is beginning to implode," said Dr. Susan Bailey, president of the Texas Medical Association.

Products with good bacteria get popular

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 1:40am CDT by msnbc.com health

Bugs in baby food? Microbes in your milkshake? Relax, this is not the latest tainted food scare - it's a growing trend in foods designed to boost health, not make you sick.

Anthrax case reported in Sioux County

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 12:57am CDT by Rodney-889389

North Dakota's state veterinarian is urging ranchers to protect their animals against anthrax. Susan Keller says an anthrax case has been confirmed in eastern Sioux County — the first in that area in many years. It also is the first confirmed case in the state this year.

Study: Hot Dogs, Bacon Pose Big Health Risk

Posted: May 20th, 2010, 12:16am CDT by Rodney-889389

(CBS) If you had a hunch eating bacon, sausage and hot dogs wasn't good for you, there's research to back you up.

For me, italian dressing please...

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 2:14pm CDT by flyguyit

If you happen under the hands of a Catholic doctor, even 10 mg. of morphine for him become euthanasia. However, the morphine is very easily replaced with the oil they call "holy" and to whom are attributed miraculous properties ...

Will Illegal Immigrants Benefit Under Healthcare Reform?

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 2:08pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

One of the most contentious aspects of the new healthcare legislation is whether illegal immigrants will get free or subsidized benefits at the expense of taxpayers. Chances are many will, particularly those who are working using stolen Social Security numbers.

How Will Healthcare Reform Affect Medicare Costs?

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 2:07pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

Far-reaching changes to Medicare are on the way. Details are still emerging on the provisions of the mammoth healthcare reform legislation, and TSCL is still reviewing it to learn how Medicare beneficiaries will be affected.

FDA to reveal more on drug, food safety

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 1:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The Food and Drug Administration would begin publicizing safety problems with the drugs it rejects under a sweeping proposal to bring greater transparency to an agency that regulates everything from pacemakers to peanut butter.

Louisville Man Pleads Guilty To Distributing 2ce

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 1:35pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Samuel David Mingo, age 22, of Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County, pleaded guilty on May 17, 2010, to distributing 2,5 dimethoxy-4-ethylphenthylamine, or 2CE, United States Attorney David J. Hale of the Western District of Kentucky announced today.

Dominguez Family Enterprises Issues Allergy Alert on Mexican Bread Product

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 1:32pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Dominguez Family Enterprises, of Hood River, Ore., is voluntarily recalling three Mexican bread products due to undeclared Whey (Milk), Soy Flour, and Wheat.

Breast cancer breakthrough: broccoli component zaps cells that fuel tumor growth

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 1:24pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center scientists say they've found a natural component of broccoli and broccoli sprouts that could help prevent and potentially treat breast cancer.

Toxic Miley Cyrus trinkets still on sale

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 1:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Jewelry branded by Miley Cyrus and sold exclusively at Walmarts nationwide contain high levels of the toxic metal cadmium, an Associated Press investigation shows.

Not In The Mood? You Could Have Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 1:19pm CDT by take2la

A good example of how new psychiatric disorders are concieved, not in labs but in PR/Marketing firms with drug company funds for million dollar "education" campaigns.

A National Outrage: Our Tax Dollars Subsidize Foods that make us Fat and Unhealthy

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 12:44pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

At the same time that our Surgeon General has declared we have an epidemic of obesity, our government is using our tax dollars to cater to special interests and to subsidize the very foods that are making us fat.

Toxic Miley Cyrus trinkets still on sale

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 12:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Jewelry branded by Miley Cyrus and sold exclusively at Walmarts nationwide contain high levels of the toxic metal cadmium, an Associated Press investigation shows.

BPA plastics chemical damages intestines, study shows

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 12:33pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The widespread toxin bisphenol-A (BPA) damages the intestines and may lead to a painful condition known as leaky gut syndrome, according to a study conducted by researchers from the National Institute of Agronomic Research researchers in Toulouse, France, and published in the Pro …

Lawsuit seeks to ban genetically modified sugar beets

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 12:26pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

A group of Oregon farmers are seeking an injunction against this year's planting of Monsanto's genetically engineered sugar beets.

Prescription drug use by children on rise

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 12:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Children were the leading growth demographic for the pharmaceutical industry in 2009, with the increase of prescription drug use among youngsters nearly four times higher than in the overall population, according to a report by Medco Health Solutions Inc.

Nanotechnology: New Threat to Organic Foods

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 11:45am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Nanotechnology, the process of manipulating matter at the atomic and molecular level, has no place in organic food. Like genetic modification, it is the antithesis of the organic concept.

Wal-Mart still selling Miley Cyrus cadmium jewelry

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 11:44am CDT by Justin Pritchard

Jewelry from two entire lines being sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide, including bracelets and necklaces branded by Miley Cyrus, contains high levels of the toxic metal cadmium, according to an Associated Press investigation.

Senate vote on same-sex benefits 'within weeks'

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 11:21am CDT by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

There is a concerted effort to legalize same-sex marriage throughout the United States; however, polygamy is scorn. In 2008, we watched the State of Texas take children from a polygamist ranch where allege rape was underway.

Local Man Raises Breast Cancer Awareness

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 10:59am CDT by us_news

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- At 24, Bret Miller is sending a message he hopes will save lives.

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FDA Transparency Task Force Unveils Draft Proposals on Agency Disclosure Policies Public comment invited on 21 draft proposals

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 10:34am CDT by Par4TheCourse

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Transparency Task Force today released 21 draft proposals for public comment on public disclosure policies aimed at helping consumers, stakeholders, and others understand how the agency operates and makes decisions.

Work Bullying Linked With Poor Sleep - Well Blog - NYTimes.com

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 10:21am CDT by midnightbliss10

New research shows that victims of work bullying often have sleep problems once they get home.

Organ trafficking trial exposes grisly trade

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 9:45am CDT by msnbc.com health

A Beijing court is prosecuting a man for illegal organ trafficking, local media reported, putting the spotlight on a grisly black market in body parts in a country where demand for transplants far outstrips supply.

Expert panel to view confidential swine flu papers

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 9:24am CDT by Frank Jordans, Associated Press Writer

An expert panel investigating the World Health Organization's response to last year's swine flu outbreak said Wednesday it wants to see confidential exchanges between the U.N. body and drug companies.

Games People Play.....

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 8:02am CDT by Lady Bug

My experiences in my life I have been a victim to the games people play, as I'm sure most of the world has.

The Letter

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 7:53am CDT by Tony Wlliams

Hi Dad

Mayo Clinic Now in the Business of Gay Bashing

Posted: May 19th, 2010, 6:01am CDT by Nic-24

Yes... I took some liberties with the title... but I did that to get your attention. The above article is actually titled "Health issues for lesbians: Tips to stay healthy" and is found on the mayo Clinic website. I read this article and had a strong emotional reaction.

Food makers to trim 1.5 trillion calories

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 2:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Several of the nation's largest food companies say they will take 1.5 trillion calories out of their products by 2015 in an effort to reduce childhood obesity.

Doctors see more cases of 'Google-itis'

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 2:49pm CDT by Michael Sautter

Patients surf their symptoms, self diagnosing. . . . More patients every day - at their office, on their lunch breaks, late at night - are searching the Internet to diagnose every oddity and symptom they find.

Latest attempt to block HIV: Stronger vaginal gels

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 2:49pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Try after try to make vaginal creams that could repel the AIDS virus have failed. Now researchers are testing if a drug used to treat HIV infection finally might give women a tool to prevent it — by infusing the medicine into vaginal gels and contraceptive-style rings.

Study: ADHD linked to pesticide exposure

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 2:43pm CDT by Michael Sautter

Children exposed to higher levels of a type of pesticide found in trace amounts on commercially grown fruit and vegetables are more likely to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder than children with less exposure, a nationwide study suggests.

Perceptions: Hookahs Safer Than Cigarettes? Wrong

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 2:35pm CDT by henry1966

At least in Canada, many young people seem to believe that hookahs and other water pipes are safer than cigarettes, researchers say.

Dramatic surge seen in kids hospitalized with MRSA

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 2:10pm CDT by lulabell-1534307

Community based MRSA on the rise

Toy dart guns recalled after 2 boys die

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 2:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Nearly 2 million toy dart sets have been recalled after two boys chewed on the soft-plastic darts and then choked to death.

Homeopathy is healing with nothing - why not pay if it works?

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 1:49pm CDT by Josh Rosenroth

Samuel Hahnemann is the founder of homeopathy. Diluting some ingredients until nothing is detectable obviously raises the suspicion of witchcraft. Making D100 means 1 concentrated prime stuff will be diluted - i.e.

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Higher Oxygen Levels Improve Preterm Survival, Increase Risk for Eye Condition Early CPAP as Effective For Preemies as Ventilator, With Fewer Complications

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 1:20pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Two findings from an NIH research network study provide new information on how much oxygen very preterm infants should receive starting on the first day of life and the most effective means to deliver it to them.

Sharing The Virus: The WHO assembles to discuss and disseminate pandemic influenza

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 1:05pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday opened its annual assembly which is dedicated to the A/H1N1 pandemic influenza, including the sharing of influenza virus samples and access to vaccines.

Binge Drinking PSAs Make College Kids Binge Drink More

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 12:29pm CDT by Josh of Arc

A new study throws every single PSA that relies on shame into jeopardy, because when youth see images of humiliated people covered in their own vomit, they don't see warnings. They see inspiration.

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Alexa Ray Joel , Daughter of Billy Joel, attempted suicide by trying to overdose on homeopathic pills (12/2009)

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 12:06pm CDT by jedipunk

Alexa Ray Joel, 23, was rushed to the hospital after taking several pills. Law enforcement sources said they were sleeping pills, but a source close to Joel said it was Traumeel, a medication used to treat minor aches and pains associated with repetitive sports injuries.

Cheese Boosts Immunity

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 12:00pm CDT by TestAnxiety

Scientists at the University of Turku in Finland discovered that probiotic cheese can tackle the age-related deterioration of the immune system known as immunosenescene

Driving Soldiers Crazy with psychiatric medications

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 11:58am CDT by take2la

The cost of psychiatric care in the military has escalated, including a skyrocketing number of psychiatric admissions, according to a recent USA Today front-page story. These statistics unfortunately reflect a great deal of human suffering on the part of our military.

Pharmas Jocky for Developing Countries "land grab"

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 11:49am CDT by take2la

GlaxoSmithKline Plc plans to double revenue from India and China by 2015 as the drugmaker cuts prices to catch up to Pfizer Inc., Sanofi-Aventis SA and Novartis AG in emerging markets.

WHO: We got lucky with swine flu pandemic

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 11:48am CDT by msnbc.com health

The U.N.'s global health chief says the world was lucky that the swine flu pandemic was relatively mild.

"Cougars" Die Young

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 11:46am CDT by TestAnxiety

Having a boy toy husband increases a woman's chances of an early death, according to a German study reported Thursday by the Daily Mail.

Europe bristles at paying for Greek retirement

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 11:15am CDT by msnbc.com health

In Greece, trombone players and pastry chefs get to retire as early as 50 on grounds their work causes them late career breathing problems. Hairdressers enjoy the same perk thanks to the dyes and other chemicals they rub into people's scalps.

Now independent thinkers are considered diseased by psychiatry

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 11:00am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Each new revision of DSM has included controversial new additions, and this newest version is no exception. In fact, the manual has increased considerably in size over the years.

ADHD in kids tied to organophosphate pesticides |

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 9:32am CDT by Blearc

Organophosphates were originally developed for chemical warfare, and they are known to be toxic to the nervous system. There are about 40 organophosphate pesticides such as malathion registered in the U.S., the researchers wrote in the journal Pediatrics.

Sex-Related Injuries More Common Than You Think

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 8:52am CDT by Rob Ballew

Love is a battlefield -- complete with head wounds, broken bones, and the occasional penile fracture.

Universal Health buys Psychiatric Solutions

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 5:39am CDT by Associated Press

Universal Health Services says it will buy Psychiatric Solutions for about $2 billion in cash to help strengthen its behavioral services unit and grow its overall business.

New tax break for health care gets mixed review

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 4:00am CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

The Obama administration Monday unveiled a tax cut for small companies that provide health insurance, but business groups gave it a mixed review.

Pesticides in kids linked to ADHD, study finds

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 12:13am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, health writer, msnbc.com

Exposure to pesticides used on common kid-friendly foods — including frozen blueberries, fresh strawberries and celery — appears to boost the chances that children will be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, new research shows.

Dramatic surge seen in kids hospitalized with MRSA

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 11:01pm CDT by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer

The number of children hospitalized with dangerous drug-resistant staph infections surged 10-fold in recent years, a study found.

Why Don't More Medical Breakthroughs Become Cures

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 2:45pm CDT by CGW Texas

How the road from promising scientific breakthrough to real-world remedy has become all but a dead end.

Traffic density and increased BMI linked

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 2:17pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

People living in neighbourhoods where they perceived traffic made it unpleasant to walk were more likely to have a higher BMI than those who didn't, according to a new University of Alberta study looking at the relationship between the built environment, socio-economic status (SE …

Billions wasted on swine flu pandemic that never came

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 1:53pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Predictions that the global death toll from swine flu could reach 7.5 million were well off the mark. At most, the virus killed 14,000 people, and some of those had pre-existing conditions or had been infected by other dangerous bugs as well.

Major study on cell phones and cancer inconclusive

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 1:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A major international study into the link between cell phone use and two types of brain cancer has proved inconclusive, according to a report in a medical journal due to be published later this week.

Found: Genes That Help You Live to 100

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 1:03pm CDT by jameseg

"SCIENTISTS have discovered the "Methuselah" genes whose lucky carriers have a much improved chance of living to 100 even if they indulge in an unhealthy lifestyle."

No answer, just fuzz, from cell phone study

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 12:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The frustratingly inconclusive results from the world's biggest study so far into possible links between mobile phone use and cancer are symptomatic of problems that can dog scientific research like this.

Vet says NY dog needs Viagra for heart condition

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 12:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A New York animal shelter is seeking donations of Viagra to treat a pit bull with a heart condition.

I Did A Stupid Thing...on Facebook, No Less

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 12:22pm CDT by vol fan in chatt, tn

I didn't mean for the whole world to see this and I meant to send it as a private message; now the whole dang world knows. Maybe you can see the humor in it. Here's the message I inadvertently sent to the world:

A Birth Control Pill for Men? In Your Dreams

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 12:21pm CDT by Vincent Bartning

Now that the balloons have come down from 50th-birthday celebrations of the Pill, I want to delicately point out the elephant in the room on biological destiny: Women remain the only ones in charge of preventing pregnancy...

Study: Cell phone-brain cancer link inconclusive

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 12:16pm CDT by Frank Jordans, Associated Press Writer

Cell phone users worried about getting brain cancer aren't off the hook yet.

Kung fu grannies ready to fight rapists

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 11:40am CDT by msnbc.com health

In Kenya, elderly women are learning self-defense amid a spate of rapes spurred by beliefs that the attacks will cure perpetrators of AIDS or cleanse them of sins.

Whom Do We Serve? The Medical Doctor's Conundrum

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 11:26am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Do doctors swear an oath to the CDC? The FDA? The AMA? Just who are doctors responsible to anyway?

Do healing foods work better than Big Pharma's drugs? The results speak for themselves

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 11:12am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The drug industry is constantly trying to convince you that drugs are good for your health while nutritional supplements and healthy foods are somehow bad for you.

Are You Taking the Right Antidepressant?

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 8:27am CDT by Karri-M

Doctors talk about a "response" to an antidepressant, which means at least some improvement, and "remission," which means that the symptoms go away altogether. For most people, remission is a realistic goal.

U.S. Attorney Conducting Criminal Probe Into Military Use Of Trauma Drug

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 6:36am CDT by Greg Stocks CRNA EJD

The Baltimore Sun is reporting that a federal criminal investigation is under way out of the U.S. Attorney's office in Baltimore into military use of a drug initially hailed as a lifesaving therapy to stop bleeding from trauma.

Running a Marathon Halts Cellular Suicide

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 5:53am CDT by aoimiyazaki

Apoptosis, the natural 'programmed' death of cells, is arrested in the aftermath of strenuous exercise.

Students sick at Uluru

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 5:24am CDT by Seagull

TWENTY-five pupils from interstate fell sick after some of them played in water atop Uluru recently. The year 10 students suddenly had a bout of vomiting and diarrhoea and were immediately isolated at a campsite near The Rock.

Hospital nun rebuked for allowing abortion

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 5:19am CDT by msnbc.com health

A nun and administrator at a Catholic hospital in Phoenix has been reassigned and rebuked by the local bishop for agreeing that a severely ill woman needed an abortion to survive.

Abortion foes capitalize on health law they fought

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 3:59am CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

Abortion opponents fought passage of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul to the bitter end, and now that it's the law, they're using it to limit coverage by private insurers.

Hospital nun rebuked for allowing abortion

Posted: May 15th, 2010, 9:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A nun and administrator at a Catholic hospital in Phoenix has been reassigned and rebuked by the local bishop for agreeing that a severely ill woman needed an abortion to survive.

Bittersweet return for Dutch boy crash survivor

Posted: May 15th, 2010, 5:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The 9-year-old Dutch boy who miraculously survived a plane crash in Libya returned to the Netherlands aboard an airborne ambulance Saturday and was whisked away to a hospital in his hometown, where he must begin to rebuild his life without his parents or brother.

Health reform threatens to cram already overwhelmed hospital ERs - TheHill.com

Posted: May 15th, 2010, 5:27pm CDT by tangojones

The new healthcare law will pack 32 million newly insured people into emergency rooms already crammed beyond capacity, according to experts on healthcare facilities.

Miami Clinic Faces $23 Million HIV Infusion Medicare Fraud Charges

Posted: May 15th, 2010, 4:46pm CDT by STDCarriers

Flor Crisologo of Miami, Florida is charged with orchestrating a $23 million Medicare scam while operating a HIV infusion clinic.

Unborn children at risk as 'majority of pregnant women not getting enough v

Posted: May 15th, 2010, 3:32pm CDT by pauche

Vitamin D levels are now low in most people especially pregnant women.

What does it say about our school system when teachers try to control unruly pupils with drugs?

Posted: May 15th, 2010, 2:31pm CDT by take2la

'Ideally, schools would prefer to offer intensive one-to-one support, but if resources are limited - which they usually are - then we're pushed into a choice between medication or exclusion,' says Tim Bown, assistant head at Queen's Park school.

Why Anti-Depressants DON'T Work

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 6:03pm CDT by take2la

Here's some depressing recent medical news: Antidepressants don't work. What's even more depressing is that the pharmaceutical industry and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have deliberately deceived us into believing that they do work.

Quote of the Week: the "risk of environmentally induced cancer has been grossly underestimated"

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 6:02pm CDT by nearing

Thanks to Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times ("New alarm bells about chemicals and cancer") for telling readers about a report on chemicals and cancer released last week by the President's Cancer Panel.

Amish Wedding Recall Press Release Contact:

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 4:59pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

May 13, 2010 - Millersburg, OH - Amish Wedding Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of the following products:

Outbreak Notice: Hand, foot, and mouth disease in China

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 4:57pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common viral illness in infants and children, although adults can become infected also. Since the beginning of 2010, an increasing number of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) cases has been reported in China.

Outbreak Notice: Polio in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 4:56pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

An outbreak of polio is currently ongoing in the Republic of Tajikistan. This outbreak represents the first importation of polio in the World Health Organization (WHO) European Region since it was certified polio-free in 2002.

Fraternal twins can share placenta

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 4:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Doctors have proven for the first time that fraternal twins can share a placenta.

Fitness sinful for women in Saudi Arabia?

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

There are no laws against women exercising outside their homes in Saudi Arabia, but in this conservative society many are influenced by scholars and clerics who argue against it.

Hospice may no longer mean halting treatment

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 4:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The new health law could lead to a major change in Medicare policy that allows patients to get aggressive treatment and hospice care simultaneously.

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Healthy Town- Detroit - Playing at the Eastern Market Detroit Michigan Wednesday, May 19th, 7-9p Eastern Market's Shed 5

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 3:09pm CDT by Bill Couzens

A short movie that is part of the New Healthy Town Campaign from Next Generation Choices Foundation.

'Shocking' conditions at Tylenol plant

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 2:53pm CDT by Simplistic Reality

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The quality and safety violations that led to the shutdown of a Tylenol plant were extremely serious, and could lead to tough action by regulators on drugmaker Johnson & Johnson.

Ground beef in schools this fall will be safer

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 2:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Students will be eating safer beef in school cafeterias when they return to school in the fall.

How hard was it to find good child care?

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 2:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health

How hard was it to find good child care?

Simple gestures can mislead children

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

A simple gesture can be incorporated into a child's memory so quickly that it will cause the child to give a false answer to a question accompanied by that gesture.

FDA Revises Recommendations for Rotavirus Vaccines

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 2:11pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The U.S.

Fibromyalgia: A Disease Without a Medical Home, could move into Neurological Condo

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 1:50pm CDT by cantubury

Fibromyalgia is an inflammatory disease that is confusing in diagnosis and treatment. It was once thought to be a psychological condition. Anti-depressive drugs can treat it, although it seems to begin in the body, not the brain.

Health Reform Makes Healthcare A Civil Right In America

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 1:41pm CDT by ShineYourLight

By Dr. Henrie M. Treadwell

Depressed kids earn less money later

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 1:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Children with psychological disorders, such as depression, are less likely to marry and will earn less on average as adults than their mentally healthy counterparts, a new study suggests.

Diet soda for preventing kidney stones?

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 12:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Certain diet sodas may have the potential to prevent the most common type of kidney stone, if new lab research is correct.

HHS Secretary Sebelius Announces $1 Billion in NIH Recovery Act Awards

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 12:34pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Funds Used to Construct or Improve Biomedical Research Facilities Grants expected to create or sustain jobs while advancing research nationwide

Another use for erectile dysfunction drug

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 12:22pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

LOS ANGELES, May 14 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say drugs approved to treat erectile dysfunction may help treat brain tumors.

Postpartum depression: When moms feel out of control

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 11:15am CDT by henry1966

Nine years ago, Chris Loo thought about putting her newborn daughter, Becky, in a basket on the steps of a church down the street from her home, and leaving her there.

Berwick and ObamaCare

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 10:22am CDT by Vintage Viner

More proof we need, or proof indeed? ^ ^

2X as many Suicides as Homocides

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 9:00am CDT by weRdoomed

In 2007, the number of suicides was twice that of homicides based on statistics from 16 states, according to a report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States.

Low-quality day care can have lasting impact

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 8:04am CDT by msnbc.com health

"Washington Post:" Low-quality care in the first few years of life can have a small but long-lasting impact on a child's learning and behavior, according to new results from the largest, most authoritative assessment of child rearing in the United States.

Quality of day care can affect later test scores

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 7:46am CDT by Rob Stein, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Low-quality care in the first few years of life can have a small but long-lasting impact on a child's learning and behavior, according to new results from the largest, most authoritative assessment of child rearing in the United States.

Psychiatry's Brave New "NORMAL" World

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 5:15pm CDT by take2la

Following is the viewpoint of the writer, a retired registered psychiatric nurse and author of Lady With a Lantern, an inside look at the Saskatchewan Hospital at Weyburn at mid-century.

Secret Chemicals In Fragrances Could Kill You

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 5:13pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Fragrance is a tricky thing: wear too much and you're an @!$%#. Wear any at all, and you might get cancer. Didn't you know? That's why they call it Eternity.

Needle error puts 50 people at risk in N.M.

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 3:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A group of New Mexico medical school students failed to properly change needles on devices used for blood glucose testing, and now officials say dozens of people might be at risk for contracting serious diseases.

Home health care stocks fall after Senate inquiry

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 1:58pm CDT by Tom Murphy, AP Business Writer

Shares of four home health care providers tumbled Thursday after the Senate Finance Committee raised questions about whether the companies have increased their number of patient visits out of medical necessity or in order to deliberately trigger higher Medicare reimbursements.

Minnesota Firm Issues Recall Due to Undeclared Dairy Allergen in Certain Sunflower Seeds

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 1:58pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Ryt-way Industries LLC of Lakeville, MN is voluntarily recalling select BIGS ® Original Salted & Roasted Sunflower Seeds because they may contain dairy ingredients that were not declared on the packaging.

Are we getting TMI about the food we order?

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 1:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health

More restaurants, either by mandate or by choice, are bombarding diners with calorie counts, salt content and, in one case, the carbon footprint of a meal. But some experts are wondering if all that information is simply confusing people.

Bad Ad Program: FDA Aims to Keep Drug Promotion Truthful

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 1:28pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

If you watch television, surf the Web, or read a magazine, you've likely seen prescription drug advertisements. Drug companies promote their products to consumers through these and other media.

Some people just can not remember a face

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 12:39pm CDT by Cris Guhman

Perhaps the brains of individuals with certain cognitive deficits operate differently in order to compensate, causing "the neural networks to develop and connect in specifically different ways and lead to typical behavioral changes," the researchers write.

Lettuce E. coli outbreak spreads to fourth state

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 11:50am CDT by Tony in Arizona

An outbreak of food-borne illness linked to romaine lettuce has spread to four states and sickened at least 23 people, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

NM teen with cancer ready to 'ride for a cure'

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 11:46am CDT by msnbc.com health

Gatlin Clark is your average teenage boy. He loves racing dirt bikes and playing football. He's an honor roll student at Tularosa Middle School and is active in 4-H events in the Tularosa Basin.

Suit Against City Claims Foster Children Mistreated

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 11:44am CDT by take2la

A federal lawsuit is seeking to bar New York City from allowing troubled foster-care children to be kept in psychiatric hospitals after doctors have recommended their release, a practice that routinely adds months to a hospitalization despite laws that require such children to be …

The Mercury In Fish Is Not Good For You.

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 11:41am CDT by Ruel Raphael

Fish is healthy to eat, but eating the wrong types of fish is not healthy. Some people feel that fish is the ultimate anti-aging food on the planet. But the problem is that the larger the fish, the more mercury it contains. All fish contains amount of mercury in them.

The Life And Times Of Whistleblowers

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 11:21am CDT by take2la

It's never easy being a snitch and a new study in The New England Journal of Medicine finds the process takes a heavy toll on personal and professional lives, since whistleblower cases last, on average, almost five years.

Ultramarathoner Jurek Takes Diet to the Extreme - NYTimes.com

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 11:15am CDT by luckydog

I went running with Scott Jurek on a clear, chilly morning last month, an easy four-mile loop in Central Park. He ran another few miles with 50 or so adoring fans, then another few by himself, for a total of about 15.

Walgreens Halts Sale of Genetic Test

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 10:54am CDT by Aunk (The Cultural Health Guy)

Walgreens late Wednesday reversed a decision to carry genetic test kits in its stores after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration began an investigation of the supplier and product.

Loneliness Hurts the Heart - Heart Disease - Health.com

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 10:42am CDT by yinkadlb

Being alone can break your heart-literally. People who lack a strong network of friends and family are at greater risk of developing - and dying from - heart disease, research shows.

Heinz To Make First Major Change To Ketchup Recipe In 40 Years

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 10:29am CDT by Michael Sautter

The Pittsburgh-based condiment maker has started making batches of ketchup using a recipe with less salt. The new version will hit store shelves this summer.

12 surefire ways to get younger skin

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 10:25am CDT by msnbc.com health

The most effective ways to wipe years off your face and increase elastin, fight free radicals and fade dark spots.

Whoa! Eating tomatoes helps prevent sunburn?

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 10:20am CDT by msnbc.com health

With such an abundance of health-related information and oft-repeated advice out there, which tidbits are mere myths and which are actual facts? Here, Prevention magazine provides clarity about common questions related to skin care and beauty treatments.

Shelter or store? Most Americans say no question

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 10:10am CDT by msnbc.com health

Remember that old song, "How much is that doggie in the window?" For most Americans, it seems it's no sale.

Excessive Alcohol Consumption May Lead To Increased Cancer Risk

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 10:02am CDT by yinkadlb

Researchers have detected a link between alcohol consumption, cancer and aging that starts at the cellular level with telomere shortening.

Meat, Especially If It's Well Done, May Increase Risk Of Bladder Cancer

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 9:50am CDT by yinkadlb

People who eat frequently, especially meat that is well done or cooked at high temperatures, may have a higher chance of developing bladder cancer, according to a large study at The University Association for Cancer Research 101st Annual Meeting 2010.

Psychiatric Drugs Cause Rapid Weight Gain in Kids (Study)

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 9:47am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

A new study has confirmed that atypical antipsychotic drugs can cause rapid weight gain in younger patients, as well as increasing levels of triglycerides and LDL ("bad") cholesterol in their blood.

You Cut the Calorie Intake with the "Bread for Life" Diet

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 9:37am CDT by jessie-martin70

This diet was created by Olga Raz, an Israeli nutritionist. The "Bread for Life" diet can cut cravings and lose 20 pounds in eight weeks.

"If You Use Sunscreen, This is Urgent Information You Must Have"

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 9:34am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Sunscreen blocks your body's production of vitamin D. Most brands contain toxic free radical generators which I believe can increase your risk of disease. Here's the ultimate way to protect yourself this summer…

GE Healthcare Aisys and Avance Anesthesia Systems

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 8:44am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Company, Product(s): GE Healthcare Aisys and Avance Anesthesia Systems Recall Class: Class I Date Recall Initiated: May 10, 2010 Product Names: The affected Anesthesia Systems were distributed between October 9, 2009 and October 29, 2009.

Study tracks effects of interruptions on doctors

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 8:40am CDT by henry1966

Interruptions in the emergency room may exact an unhealthy toll on patient care, a group of Australian researchers reported Thursday.

From numb to normal with new dental drug

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 7:54am CDT by mcchubstr

You know the drill. When dentists numb up your mouth for a filling or a cleaning or an extraction, that dead feeling can last three to five hours, leaving you with a strange sensation that affects talking and swallowing

7 Cancer Busting Foods Sitting in Your Fridge Right Now

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 7:45am CDT by supergerbil424

Foods like broccoli, soybeans and carrots don't just reduce the risk of cancer; they actually interact with your body in a positive way.

Scientists Testing 'Ultrasound' Birth Control on Men

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 7:12am CDT by Vincent Bartning

Scientists have moved one step closer to giving men more responsibility in preventing pregnancy.

Mom's Voice Just as Comforting as a Hug

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 6:38am CDT by jameseg

A study indicates that "simply hearing mom's voice over the phone works just as well at calming nerves of stressed children as does a real-life pat on the shoulder."

Open Letter: Health Freedom Bills and Constitutional Amendment

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 3:50am CDT by Lisafrequency

Open Letter to: Patriots, Libertarians, Progressives, Liberals, Conservatives, Tea Party Members, Coffee Party Members, Republicans, Democrats, Health Freedom Advocates and All Other Lovers of Freedom:

Working overtime is bad for heart, can cause depression and diabetes

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 2:04am CDT by Josh Rosenroth

Moonlighting and working overtime are often necessary to make ends meet. These means of additional work as well as changing shifts are 'unhealthy' due to different factors already satisfactorily known.

Heart attack threat in trying to pick up a girl

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 1:42am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

SPENDING just five minutes trying to pick up a beautiful stranger causes so much stress it can damage a man's heart, a study suggests.

Health-care overhaul is up against long campaign across U.S.

Posted: May 13th, 2010, 12:25am CDT by cards6

Efforts to block a key provision of the new health-care overhaul law are underway in 33 states, as a growing roster of mostly Republican officials have mounted legal and legislative challenges

Surprise! CBO Says Obamacare Costs $115B More

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 10:47pm CDT by Cornhusker4Palin

President Barack Obama's new health care law could potentially add at least $115 billion more to government health care spending over the next 10 years, congressional budget referees said Tuesday. If Congress approves all the additional spending called for in the legislation …

Still vaccinating your pet every year?

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 10:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Several new studies have shown that immunity provided by some vaccines lasts for much longer than one year and in some cases for a lifetime.

Your Office Chair Is Killing You

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 8:25pm CDT by Gulliver's Island

f you're reading this article sitting down—the position we all hold more than any other, for an average of 8.9 hours a day—stop and take stock of how your body feels.

Walgreens back off on plan to sell genetic test

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 8:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Walgreens has announced that it's holding off on its plans to carry a

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Promacta (eltrombopag): Portal Venous System Thromboses in Study of Patients With Chronic Liver Disease

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 7:43pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

GlaxoSmithKline and FDA notified healthcare professionals of a new safety finding in patients with thrombocytopenia due to chronic liver disease treated with eltrombopag, a thrombopoietin receptor agonist approved for the treatment of thrombocytopenia in adult patients with chron …

Tainted lettuce recall expands to Tennessee

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 7:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

An outbreak of E. coli poisoning has expanded to Tennessee, where one more person has been sickened after eating romaine lettuce grown on an Arizona farm.

Whole Foods Sales Trending uP

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 6:11pm CDT by Aunk (The Cultural Health Guy)

The Austin, Texas-based seller of organic and natural foods on Wednesday said closely watched same-store sales rose 8.7 percent in the fiscal second-quarter and were up an even stronger 9.5 percent so far in the current quarter. Healthy food pays.

Poll: Despite spill, support for oil drilling high

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 5:33pm CDT by Mark Murray, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

- Drill, baby, drill.

Don't like your diagnosis? Think about moving

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 5:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Doctors in some parts of the United States are more likely to tell Medicare patients they are sick than in other parts, researchers said in a finding that could explain regional differences in health spending.

Budget office clarifies health care costs update

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 5:20pm CDT by Associated Press

A chunk of spending on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul is actually money for current federal programs, congressional budget scorekeepers said Wednesday, in a twist to the partisan dispute over the law's price tag.

Marrying a younger man increases a woman's mortality rate

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 4:49pm CDT by Josh of Arc

Women who are seven to nine years older than their husbands have a 20% higher mortality rate than if they were the same age

Information on Gum Disease Now Available on NIHSeniorHealth.gov

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 4:42pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Good oral health is key to quality of life. When your mouth is healthy, you can eat the foods you need for good nutrition and can feel better about smiling, talking, and laughing.

California Firm Recalls Chicken and Beef Puff Products Due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Allergens

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 4:25pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2010 - Galant Food Co., a San Francisco, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 250 pounds of chicken puff products and beef puff products because they contain an undeclared allergen, egg, the U.S.

Low vitamin D tied to depression in older people

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 4:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older men and women with lower levels of vitamin D in their blood are more prone to become depressed over time, new research shows.

Driven to Suicide?

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 4:10pm CDT by weRdoomed

If you have ever lost someone to suicide and been to a therapist to cope with their loss - one thing you will likely hear is that suicide is "self motivated" and no one can make a person end their life.

Pulitzer Prize awarded to physician for Katrina coverage

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 3:43pm CDT by Molly Weasley

Dr. Sheri Fink's article focused on patient deaths at a New Orleans hospital and helped shed light on the challenges of medical decision-making in crisis situations.

Smart pill sends message when medication is swallowed

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 3:38pm CDT by Molly Weasley

A new kind of pill has a microchip and an antenna embedded to send your doctor a message when you take your medicine. The pill's creators hope it can make clinical trials cheaper and increase patient prescription compliance.

Abortion restrictions: States test new tactics

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 3:33pm CDT by Molly Weasley

Ever since the health reform law passed, some states are using it as an excuse to make abortions harder to get. A Nebraska ban citing fetal pain and an Oklahoma ultrasound mandate are among the latest attempts to restrict abortion and funding.

Below-the-skin defibrillator restores heartbeat

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 3:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Threading electrodes under the skin along the breastbone may be safer, and just as effective, as implanting electrodes to shock a fluttering heart into beating normally, researchers said Wednesday.

Small Business Health Care Cost to Reduce as First Health Care Law Provision Goes Into Effect

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 1:37pm CDT by J. Richter

Health Net, Inc. (NYSE:HNT) wants to remind small business owners about one of the first provisions of the recently passed health care reform legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, to go into effect -- the small business health care tax credit.

Why are US doctors allowing genital mutilation?

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 12:31pm CDT by Carloz

At the end of last month, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a revised policy statement on female genital mutilation (FGM) called "ritual genital cutting of female minors," suggesting that the federal and state law in the US should permit paediatricians to offer a ri …

Moving closer to stem cell therapy

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 12:23pm CDT by Buzz of the Orient

An Israeli discovery allowing stem cells to be cultivated in quantities ample enough to meet the world's needs means that stem cell therapy could soon be within the reach of millions.

OSPCA to euthanize 350 animals at York Region shelter

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 7:56am CDT by JustForStarters

Due to "human error" in following protocol, 350 animals will pay the ultimate price.

A mom's voice is powerful medicine

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 7:43am CDT by msnbc.com health

Next time you feel anxious and tense, like a knot of nerves, instead of scheduling a massage or some time in the sun, you might want to call your mom.

Heart Surgery Donated for Patient from Jamaica

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 7:17am CDT by kai460

On April 26, 2010, Michael E. Sekela, M.D., donated his surgical services to replace an aortic and mitral valve in a 36-year-old patient from Jamaica.

Antidepressants Not Effective for Some Types of Depression

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 6:59am CDT by jedipunk

Antidepressant medications have been the mainstay of treatment for depressive disorders for decades. But these drugs may not be as effective as once believed, according to a new analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Doubt Is Cast on Many Reports of Food Allergies

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 6:46am CDT by Rodney-889389

Many who think they have food allergies actually do not. A new report, commissioned by the federal government, finds the field is rife with poorly done studies, misdiagnoses and tests that can give misleading results.

Working Overtime Increases Heart Risk, a Study Finds

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 6:20am CDT by jameseg

"People who regularly put in overtime and work 10 or 11-hour days increase their heart disease risk by nearly two-thirds, research suggests."

Free eye clinic for villagers - Fiji

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 6:15am CDT by Seagull

ALMOST 1000 villagers made use of the free eye, plastic and general surgeries conducted by an American team of doctors in Cakaudrove.

Bill Gates checks up on polio eradication in India

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 5:21am CDT by Associated Press

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates traveled by boat Wednesday to a remote village in eastern India to check on the progress of a government campaign to eradicate polio that the billionaire is helping to fund.

Pew vs. The Pill

Posted: May 12th, 2010, 2:19am CDT by robynlewisTX.

Fifty years ago this June, the Food and Drug Administration granted approval to the birth-control pill.

Lakeland Regional Hospital / Bringing In Consultants

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 9:30pm CDT by Scooby-1729384

Many people wonder what hospitals are there for. It's obvious isn't it! To treat the sick. But I will argue that a hospital has two primary goals. First and foremost generating income for the upper tiers in a business modeled pyramid and secondly for treating the sick.

AP Source: Cushing tested positive for HCG

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 7:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing tested positive for HCG, a fertility drug that is on the NFL's banned substance list.

Poorer heavy kids may suffer more heart woes

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 7:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Overweight children from lower- and middle-income neighborhoods may fall short of their thinner peers in one measure of cardiovascular fitness, but the same may not be true of those from more affluent areas, a new study suggests.

Naked lunch: How to avoid seeing (too much of) co-workers at the gym

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 7:19pm CDT by Solidarity Nite

Mr. Brewster now goes to the gym four times a week on his lunch hour and tries to be as speedy and discreet as possible, given the tight quarters in the locker room, when he showers and changes. Others seem right at home in the space, he says.

Obama administration: We need to control marketing of children's food

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 6:47pm CDT by The Grim Creeper

As any parent knows, there are a lot of unhealthy food choices in the market for children — and adults, for that matter. TV marketing usually emphasizes the most sugary, fatty choices to families; watch Saturday morning television if anyone without kids doubts it.

Better care in post-quake Haiti, but how long?

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 6:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Four months after the quake that leveled the capital, foreign volunteers, donated medicine and free hospitals are giving Haiti's impoverished people the best health care of their lives.

Alleviating dental discomfort

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 6:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Dentists have several options for easing your anxiety and numbing your gums. Learn what they include.

Just one bottle can be deadly

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 6:00pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The reflex that makes many people vomit if they overdose on alcohol can be a lifesaver. Those who don't have this safety mechanism are at risk of death, as a large overdose will quickly cause their blood-alcohol level to soar.

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Small delay after birth when cutting umbilical cord of a premature baby appears to lessen chances of bleeding

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 5:47pm CDT by Stephanie-RN

Waiting 30 seconds to two minutes after birth to cut the umbilical cord of a premature baby appears to lessen chances of bleeding in the newborn's brain and reduce the need for transfusions, according to a new review of research.

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New Study Suggests Sickle Cell Disease May Affect Brain Function in Adults Research to Preserve Cognitive Abilities is Under Way

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 5:13pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Sickle cell disease may affect brain function in adults who have few or mild complications of the inherited blood disease, according to results of the first study to examine cognitive functioning in adults with sickle cell disease.

Would You Use an Over-the-Counter Genetic Test?

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 5:11pm CDT by MyView-222

Pathway Genomics, a San Diego company, has announced that beginning Friday, shoppers at most of Walgreens' 7,500 stores across the U.S. can buy an over-the-counter genetic test .

Mo. to vote in August on health insurance mandate

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 5:07pm CDT by David A. Lieb, Associated Press Writer

Missouri is poised to become the first state to put a new federal health insurance mandate to a vote of its residents.

Pre-term births on decline in U.S.

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 4:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The U.S. rate of pre-term births has fallen for the second year in a row, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday. But the rates remain high compared to other developed countries.

70 years without eating? 'Starving yogi' says it's true - The Body Odd - msnbc.com

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 3:56pm CDT by rustyboner

Ummm BS!

The Health Effects of Oil Spills

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 2:59pm CDT by ecosocialist

Health effects from oil spills range from eye, throat and skin irritation to depression and DNA damage.

Health risks of potassium bromate maybe not so 'Fringe'

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 2:09pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Potassium bromate is a food additive, a powerful oxidizer commonly employed to improve flour, which is considered possibly carcinogenic to humans and as such has been banned from use in food products in Europe, Canada, and most other countries including China.

FDA urges docs to report misleading drug ads

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 2:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The Food and Drug Administration is asking doctors to keep an eye out for misleading drug advertisements as part of the agency's latest effort to police the pharmaceutical industry's multibillion-dollar marketing machine.

Industrial meat comes with antibiotics and endocrine disruptors

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 2:01pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

People who adopt a vegetarian diet for just five days show reduced levels of toxic chemicals in their bodies. In particular, levels of hormone disrupting chemicals and antibiotics used in livestock were lower after the five-day vegetarian program.

Health overhaul law potentially costs $115B more

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 1:58pm CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

President Barack Obama's new health care law could potentially add at least $115 billion more to government health care spending over the next 10 years, congressional budget referees said Tuesday.

The Magic Cure: Startled by power of placebos, doctors consider how to use them as real treatment

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 1:15pm CDT by Carloz

You're not likely to hear about this from your doctor, but fake medical treatment can work amazingly well.

CVS pharmacies popped by 'Change To Win' for selling expired drugs, products

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 12:35pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

In a survey of more than 1,500 stores in 11 states, the consumer advocacy group Change to Win found that 42 percent of stores in ten states were selling expired products. In some cases, the products had expired more than two years before.

FDA: 'Bad Ad Program' to Help Health Care Providers Detect, Report Misleading Drug Ads

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 12:31pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today launched a program designed to educate health care providers about their role in ensuring that prescription drug advertising and promotion is truthful, and not misleading.

Gates backs 78 new projects for health innovation

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 12:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Efforts to develop a vaccine triggered by human sweat, and to control mosquitoes using carnivorous plants, were among 78 science projects that won backing from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Tuesday.

Curcumin and black pepper combine to stop breast cancer tumor cells (Study)

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 12:22pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Natural chemicals found in the spices turmeric and black pepper appear to stop the growth of breast tumors, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center and published in the journal Breast Cancer Research and Treatment.

One of the Biggest Health Frauds EVER Perpetrated on the American People...

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 11:59am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

What would you do if you suddenly found out that "fluoride," which advocates claim is an all-natural element that you ingest anyway and is good for your teeth and bones, was not safe at all, but was actually a carcinogenic industrial waste?

Proof people will do almost anything to have sex

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 11:44am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

I had the hardest time suppressing my laughter, but so wretched did the poor old man look that I put on my most consoling face and thanked him for this very important information.

Injured Buffalo wrestler graduates as inspiration

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 11:36am CDT by msnbc.com health

Without a wheelchair or a walker, University at Buffalo senior wrestler Dan Bishop confidently walked across the red carpet during the school's commencement ceremony just as he had vowed to do two months ago after sustaining a life-threatening spinal cord injury.

Children's temper tantrums to be reclassified as {mental} disorders

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 11:31am CDT by take2la

The APA panel is also suggesting adding a new condition category to DSM called "risk syndromes". People who are suspected to potentially be at risk for developing a mental disorder but do not yet have one would be deemed as having "psychosis risk syndrome".

In Infants with Egg or Milk Allergy, Can Future Peanut Allergy Be Predicted?

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 10:43am CDT by Par4TheCourse

What:

First lady offers 70 goals to tackle child obesity

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 10:38am CDT by msnbc.com health

Women could help reduce childhood obesity by maintaining a healthy weight when they become pregnant and by breast-feeding their babies, a government panel has found.

In Australia, if the smoking doesn't kill, the new cigarette packets might.

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 10:30am CDT by jedipunk

SYDNEY, Australia — Australia's smokers will be finding it even tougher to light up after a raft of tough new government legislation further tightened the country's already stringent restrictions on smoking.

Japanese study claims Lithium laced drinking water lowers public suicide rate

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 9:50am CDT by take2la

Japanese psychiatrists studying Lithium laced drinking water in Texas publish their findings in the British Journal of Psychiatry. hmm...

Hidden Dangers of Nice Tattoos

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 9:41am CDT by mcchubstr

Tattoos used to be popular among sailors, criminals and bohemian public. Now nearly every young person has one. Meanwhile, foreign medical professionals believe that tattooing may have very serious consequences.

70 years without eating? 'Starving yogi' says it's true

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 9:31am CDT by Doctor Leon

Prahlad Jani, an 82-year-old Indian yogi, claims he has not drunk or eaten for 70 years - anything. Indian doctors claim he is telling the truth. Medical researchers say he is a fraud.

The Moral Life of Babies

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 9:30am CDT by mcchubstr

Not long ago, a team of researchers watched a 1-year-old boy take justice into his own hands

The Science of a Happy Marriage

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 9:21am CDT by mcchubstr

Why do some men and women cheat on their partners while others resist the temptation?

Memo to boss: 11-hour days may be bad for you

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 8:57am CDT by msnbc.com health

People working 10 or 11 hours a day are more likely to suffer serious heart problems, including heart attacks, than those clocking off after seven hours, researchers said on Tuesday.

FDA Letter Highlights Metoclopramide Label Inaccuracies

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 8:45am CDT by dcjl

Recently, the FDA issued a warning letter to the drug company Salix Pharmaceuticals stating that the company's marketing materials for its generic version of Reglan, Metozolv ODT, were misleading.

People with Serious Mental Illness: Breaking the Cycle of Recidivism

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 7:55am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

House to Hold Briefing on Reentry, Federal Benefits Wednesday May 12, 2010 Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2222 from 10:00 to 11:15 AM

Marijuana dispensaries told to close

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 6:50am CDT by Freight Train-1767853

I am all for the closing theses Businesses all together. However even though it is being done to regulate the sales of marijuana hiding under the cloak of the word "MEDICAL USE", We all know they are just drug dealers setting up shop under the guise of a legitimate business.

D4D fights for battling family

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 4:48am CDT by ausmedia

ANTOINETTE O'Connell is like most mums, trying her best to make sure her family is happy and healthy. But with three disabled children, her own heart-condition, countless medical appointments and a mortgage, she is barely coping with her heavy load.

I'm scared a bit.

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 3:33am CDT by R. Donald Snyder

I'm gong to go see a therapist later today for the first time in a long time (May 11 at 4pm) and I have to admit I'm more then a little worried about it. I know that in order for therapy to work that I have to be completely honest with him and I'm not entirely sure I can do it.

Fears surround over-the-counter genetic tests

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 3:19am CDT by msnbc.com health

Beginning Friday, shoppers at more than 6,000 drugstores across the U.S. will be able to pick up a test to scan their genes for a propensity for Alzheimer's disease, breast cancer, diabetes and other ailments.

Curing Yeast Infections in Hospital Patients

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 2:19am CDT by Mr. Melekot

Candida albicans a fungus is present in and on all of us. Normally it doesn't cause a problem unless a patient's resistance is lowered.

Mental health exec defends sex crime risk

Posted: May 11th, 2010, 1:57am CDT by daMamma

Milwaukee County's top mental health administrator intentionally houses female patients with men known to be dangerous "because the presence of women reduces the likelihood of the men being violent," according to a county supervisor's letter obtained by the Journal Sentinel.

Lettuce recall expands as FDA probes E. coli

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 11:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A recall of romaine lettuce that has sickened students with E. coli poisoning is expanding as the government tries to find out where the contamination occurred.

ObamaCare's Phony Medicaid 'Deal' - WSJ#com

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 11:29pm CDT by Doug-375144

So 0' says this is a great plan but the admin stops paying in 2015 , and leaves the states holding the bag of unknown debt . Kind of like the you don't have to buy medical coverage but if you don't there will be a fine. This alleged health care reform looks worse all the time.

Think Twice Before Taking Popular Heartburn Drugs : NPR

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 10:10pm CDT by Rodney-889389

Pills that turn off the stomach's acid spigot are some of the most popular medicines in the world. But a bunch of new studies looking at their side effects could lead doctors and patients to rethink their casual use.

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Various Ready-To-Eat Deli Meat Products

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 8:44pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2010 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for various ready-to-eat deli meat products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Human stem cells grow differently in space

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 6:15pm CDT by Sreyas Mirthipati

Human stem cells grow differently in space

Killing The Food Supply: The Dangers of Genetically Modified Food

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 6:11pm CDT by CheckItNews

The world is quickly realizing that there is no benefit to consuming and producing genetically modified food. The consumers are speaking out, and their voice is being heard. Food free of genetically modified ingredients is the fastest growing retail brand.

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USDA Holds Public Meeting to Address Agenda Items for the 33rd Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 5:24pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2010 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Office of Food Safety is sponsoring a public meeting to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft U.S.

New coverage for young adults will raise premiums

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 5:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Letting young adults stay on their parents' health insurance until they turn 26 will nudge premiums nearly 1 percent higher for employer plans, the government said in an estimate released Monday.

Study Confirms New Treatment for Diabetic Macular Edema

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 4:40pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Researchers have found that eye injections of a medication, in combination with laser treatment, result in better vision than laser treatment alone for diabetes-associated swelling of the retina.

Do you know your hairdresser better than your farmer?

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 4:03pm CDT by Aristippos

* Grass fed beef costs $1 - $5 more than industrially raised beef per pound. * Organic apples cost between $0.50 and $1.50 more than industrially grown apples per pound. * Organic, fair-trade bananas often cost double what industrially grown bananas cost.

New bone marrow transplant method eases risk

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 3:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Bone marrow transplants are undergoing a quiet revolution: No longer just for cancer, research is under way to ease the risks so they can target more people with diseases from sickle cell to deadly metabolic disorders.

Penis size: An evolutionary perspective

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 3:26pm CDT by Rodney-889389

Penis size is sexually selected only in ape species like chimps and humans where the female exercises mate choice. Silverback male gorillas, by contrast, monopolise a harem of females and are poorly endowed.

Eating Nuts May Help Cholesterol Levels

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 3:07pm CDT by yakavi

An analysis of studies has produced what its authors describe as a precise description of the beneficial effects of nut consumption on cholesterol and other heart-related fats.

1 in 4 young adults has used a hookah

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 2:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Twenty-three percent of 18 to 24 year olds in North America have used a hookah in the last year, a new study in Pediatrics found. Researchers worry that an erroneous belief thathookahs are safer than cigarettes is driving the trend.

USDA tightens salmonella standards for poultry

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 2:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The Department of Agriculture is setting new standards for the levels of salmonella and another pathogen in young chickens and turkeys as part of an effort to strengthen food safety.

Easing bone marrow transplants to widen their use

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 2:08pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Bone marrow transplants are undergoing a quiet revolution: No longer just for cancer, research is under way to ease the risks so they can target more people with diseases from sickle cell to deadly metabolic disorders.

More toxic jewelry for kids recalled

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 1:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Federal regulators announced another recall of children's jewelry with high levels of the toxic metal cadmium Monday, also saying they've expanded their investigation in an effort to keep dangerous items off store shelves in the first place.

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Pot & Cigarette Smoke Wreaks Havoc on Lungs, but smoking pot alone Does Not seem to increase the risk of the deadly lung condition

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 1:34pm CDT by Rodney-889389

People who smoke cigarettes and marijuana increase their risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease almost threefold, but smoking pot alone doesn't seem to increase the risk of the deadly lung condition, researchers report.

Columbia U-voted the BEST place to score Adderall & Ritalin

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 1:13pm CDT by take2la

Thanks to 60 Minutes

Childhood: Overweight Children and Bullying

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 1:08pm CDT by henry1966

Schoolchildren are more likely to be bullied if they are overweight, and a new study suggests just how much more likely: 60 percent more, if they are obese (with a body mass index in the 95th percentile for children in their age group), and 13 percent more, if they are simply ove …

EU parliament urged to investigate H1N1 outbreak

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 1:00pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

More than 200 deputies have signed a proposal calling for a special committee to evaluate the EU's dependence on the World Health Organisation and H1N1 Pandemic.

In vitro fertilization (IVF) using donor eggs finally creates a family - St. Petersburg Times

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 12:57pm CDT by jschlander

One couple's experience with in vitro fertilization using donor eggs.

Life without insurance

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 12:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Uninsured Americans are using many unique strategies in an attempt to keep themselves healthy without going broke, as medical and health insurance costs have soared in recent years.

17 bad skin habits to break

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 12:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Picking the wrong skin-care products. Skipping sunscreen. Overexfoliating. Tanning. Drinking too much. Learn why these and other bad skin habits are the worst.

New coverage for young adults will raise premiums

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 12:46pm CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

Letting young adults stay on their parents' health insurance until they turn 26 will nudge premiums nearly 1 percent higher for employer plans, the government said in an estimate released Monday.

Park Nicollet to try out Zipnosis' e-diagnosis software

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 12:37pm CDT by vine melekot

Health Professionals at Park Nicollet Health Services located in the Twin Cities' west metro will soon be diagnosing conditions for patients across the state, thanks to a local startup's Web-based software.

APNewsBreak: Feds expand scrutiny of kids' jewelry

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 12:31pm CDT by Justin Pritchard, Associated Press Writer

Federal regulators announced another recall of children's jewelry with high levels of the toxic metal cadmium Monday, also saying they've expanded their investigation in an effort to keep dangerous items off store shelves in the first place.

APNewsBreak: More kids' jewelry recalls in works

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 12:31pm CDT by Justin Pritchard, Associated Press Writer

Federal regulators are expanding their investigation into children's jewelry that contains the toxic metal cadmium, promising that a recall announced Monday of "Best Friends" charm bracelets will not be the last.

Periods -- Who needs them anyway? Women have mixed feelings

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 12:29pm CDT by Karri-M

Women's attitudes towards their periods are more diverse than one might think. Although the idea of menstrual suppression has become more accepted, many women still have reservations.

Barbara Walters to have heart valve surgery

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 12:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Barbara Walters said she will have surgery later this week to replace a faulty heart valve and take the summer off from "The View" to recuperate.

Global conference aims to end psychiatry

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 12:00pm CDT by take2la

Group's Global Conference promotes "...Non-violently overthrow the mental health system. This conference is dedicated to resistance to psychiatric repression."

The little pill that could cure alcoholism | Society | The Observer

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 11:58am CDT by Wheel

The Hotel Lutetia is a beautiful belle époque building in Paris's sixth arrondissement. It's a place steeped in history: Josephine Baker was a resident, and it was here that General de Gaulle spent his wedding night.

Gamblers see 'near misses' as wins

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 11:58am CDT by msnbc.com health

Problem gamblers have a stronger response in the reward section of their brains to so-called "near misses" than do people who only gamble casually, a new study finds.

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Whatever happened to "first, do no harm"? - The American Academy of Pediatrics has come up with a COMPROMISE on female genital mutilation.

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 11:43am CDT by jedipunk

International human rights organization Equality Now is stunned by a new policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which essentially promotes female genital mutilation (FGM) and advocates for "federal and state laws [to] enable pediatricians to reach ou …

Rising Statistics Demonstrate the Dangers of Texting While Driving and Result In Changing Laws

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 11:06am CDT by SilkySilt

I really really REALLY wish people would take this serious and STOP texting/reading/anything with their cell phones while driving. Stiffer fines and penalties need to be imposed for those that don't obey or even worse - cause death.

Dead doctors still making millions from Medicare billings

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 10:49am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

"Take any aspect of the healthcare industry and there's a fraud going on in there right now." FBI

Psychiatric drugging of American children is cause for alarm |

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 10:14am CDT by take2la

According to a 2010 study of data on more than a million children reported by American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry's journal, the use of powerful anti-psychotics with privately insured U.S. children, ages 2 through 5, doubled between 1999 and 2007.

Your Mental Health Care System at work

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 9:33am CDT by take2la

One woman's life long dependance on a system which is designed to fail. Her, and by proximity, the rest of us.

Chrysler survives. But will it thrive?

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 6:37am CDT by Paul A. Eisenstein, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Chrysler's better-than-expected first-quarter performance was an eye-opener for all the skeptics who thought the automaker would never be able to turn itself around, even with help from Italy's Fiat.

Spouses Who Care for Partners With Dementia at Sixfold Higher Risk of Same Fate:

Posted: May 7th, 2010, 12:44am CDT by Desertzonie

"Husbands or wives who care for spouses with dementia are six times more likely to develop the memory-impairing condition than those whose spouses don't have it, according to results of a 12-year study led by Johns Hopkins, Utah State University, and Duke University.

Woman gives birth to identical triplets

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 10:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Identical triplets,Logan, Eli and Collin Penn, were born last Wednesday - an event so rare that an obstetrician estimated it might happen just once in 200 million births.

Cancer Society Criticizes U.S. Panel as Overstating Risk - NYTimes.com

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 10:19pm CDT by thoughtfulruminator

Once again I feel for whatever reasons the American Cancer Society has they are downplaying the risks of all the chemicals found in, sprayed on our foods. The PBC's in the plastic containers we store and microwave our food in are equally dangerous.

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700-lb. patient reveals ‘Grey’s’ docs’ kind sides

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 10:14pm CDT by Linda Holmes, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

The supposed theme of Thursday's exceptionally strong "Grey's Anatomy" was sensitivity, a word used in the episode in its watery "sensitivity training" sense. More precisely, the theme was kindness.

Faith

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 9:24pm CDT by Ashley Leger

In this article I decided to talk about faith which was mentioned in our parks book and our adult development book. Faith is an very important thing to have when times get tough. Its not just mentally but physically as well you have to be strong.

Does working nights cause breast cancer?

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 7:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Whether breast cancer should be labeled as an occupational disease is still unclear, researchers behind a new study from China suggest.

America's fatal addiction to prescription drugs

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 6:32pm CDT by take2la

{Before a visit to an LA psychiatrist}... a local addiction specialist, Bernadine Fried, had briefed me on how to approach your doctor like an addict and still come away with fistfuls of pills.

High Doses of Antioxidant Supplements Induce Stem Cell Genetic Abnormalities

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 5:36pm CDT by Desertzonie

"High doses of antioxidant nutritional supplements, such as vitamins C and E, can increase genetic abnormalities in cells, which may predispose supplement-takers to developing cancer, according to a new study from the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute."

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AT&T, Verizon considered dropping employee health insurance as a result of healthcare overhaul | Raw Story

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 5:33pm CDT by Paisano

Be patient America! The Insurance companies will take us to "Medicare for All"

VA curbs some hospital surgeries after deaths

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 5:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The Veterans Affairs Department is limiting the types of surgeries performed at some of its hospitals following a systemwide review prompted by surgical deaths at its southern Illinois hospital.

What do dogs,cats, and PTSD have in common?

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 5:09pm CDT by Dave Stancliff

Theraphy for PTSD can come in some interesting forms. See how animals can make a big difference in our physical and mental health.

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NHGRI Researchers Use New Sequencing Strategies To Discover Rare Inherited Illness Rapidly Strategy Could Benefit Gene Discovery for Thousands of Rare Diseases

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 5:08pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

A team of researchers from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has demonstrated a new technical strategy that promises to rapidly determine the genetic cause for very rare inherited illnesses.

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Endometrial Stem Cells Restore Brain Dopamine Levels Mouse Study May Lead to New Therapies for Parkinson's Disease

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 4:40pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Endometrial stem cells injected into the brains of mice with a laboratory-induced form of Parkinson's disease appeared to take over the functioning of brain cells eradicated by the disease.

Investigators probe beauty salon in baby ICU

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 3:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Two county hospital workers were placed on paid leave after anonymous complaints that they set up a makeshift beauty salon for fellow employees in an intensive care ward for newborns, authorities said.

Teleflex Medical AQUA+FLEX Hygroscopic Condenser Humidifier (Catalog Number 1570): Recall

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 2:13pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

FDA and Teleflex Medical notified healthcare professionals of a worldwide voluntary recall affecting certain lot numbers of the Teleflex Medical AQUA+FLEX Hygroscopic Condenser Humidifier (HCH) (catalog number 1570), a passive humidifier indicated for use to effectively warm and …

170,000 cribs recalled for safety risk

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 1:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Faulty hardware can cause the cribs' drop sides to partially or fully detach, trapping infants or allowing them to fall out, says the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

FDA Seeks Input on Making Nutrition Information More Useful to Consumers

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 1:43pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The U.S.

Think you're lactose intolerant? You might be wrong

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 1:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NEW YORK, May 5 (Reuters Life!) - If you've cut down on milk because you think your gut can't tolerate the sugar in it, you might be doing your health a disservice, according to a Spanish study.

Benefits of organic food a 'myth'

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 11:57am CDT by Quiet Dogood

The study, conducted by the School of Molecular Bioscience, surveyed the international literature on organic produce, conducted laboratory analyses of Australian foods and surveyed Australian health professionals about organics, critically evaluating the results.

No more periods, ladies? Bad idea?

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 11:28am CDT by weRdoomed

Is it a good idea for women to be stopping their periods by continually taking birth control pills?

Cancer risk from chemicals 'underestimated'

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 11:27am CDT by msnbc.com health

Americans are being "bombarded" with chemicals, gases and radiation that can cause cancer, and the federal government must do far more to protect them, presidential cancer advisers said on Thursday.

Drug side effects "neglected, restricted, distorted and silenced" by drug companies

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 11:19am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

New research shows that information on potentially lethal side effects of the blockbuster painkiller Vioxx was "neglected, restricted, distorted and silenced" by pharmaceutical giant Merck, writes London-based physician and author John Briffa in The Epoch Times.

Recalled children's Tylenol products were knowingly contaminated, says FDA

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 11:12am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

An FDA report finds that a pharmaceutical company is knowingly using contaminated raw materials to make children's and infants' medicines in a factory that is failing to maintain its equipment, properly train its employees and correctly measure and weigh drug ingredients, and FDA …

Cancers from Environment 'Grossly Underestimated,' Presidential Panel Says

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 8:41am CDT by JCAtom

Environmental carcinogens are responsible for a far greater number of cancers than previously believed -- a fact that suggests eradicating these environmental threats should be a priority for President Obama -- according to the report of a presidential advisory panel.

No limits for teen without limbs

Posted: May 6th, 2010, 8:38am CDT by msnbc.com health

Kiera Brinkley doesn't mind curious children, and mostly brushes off the stares of adults.

iPods, diet, Betty White - secrets to long life?

Posted: May 5th, 2010, 7:40am CDT by msnbc.com health

Staying in touch with pop culture, the latest trends such as iPods and texting messaging, and a dinner date with actress Betty White are keys to living a long life, according to people who know - centenarians.

More Wander Off in Fog of Alzheimer's Dementia

Posted: May 5th, 2010, 7:18am CDT by The Incredulous One

ASHBURN, Va. — For generations, the prototypical search-and-rescue case in America was Timmy in the well, with Lassie barking insistently to summon help. Lost children and adolescents — from the woods to the mall — generally outnumbered all others.

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Nestlé USA Announces Voluntary Recall on Nestlé Carnation Famous Fudge Kits due to Incomplete Allergen Labeling

Posted: May 5th, 2010, 6:49am CDT by Par4TheCourse

SOLON, OHIO – Nestlé USA's Baking Division is initiating a voluntary recall of select Nestlé® CARNATION® Famous Fudge Kits because the outer containers of some of the kits were distributed without a complete allergen precautionary statement.

Oil spill's impact ripples across Gulf Coast

Posted: May 5th, 2010, 6:43am CDT by AllisonLinn

The Gulf oil spill that is contaminating the waters off the coast of Louisiana could have an economic ripple effect extending to Florida and beyond, even if the slick doesn't cause extensive damage in those states.

GNW - Firehouse food: Hummus, leafy greens edge out salty snacks and sweets

Posted: May 5th, 2010, 6:38am CDT by Spikegary

The bell rang in the Buffalo Fire Department's Jefferson Avenue firehouse just before dinnertime. "Salad's ready," called firefighter Jack Regan. It was the dinner call, not a fire alarm. Instead of rushing to the trucks, firefighters strolled to the table.

GNW - $16 million grant makes WNY diabetes 'Beacon'

Posted: May 5th, 2010, 6:16am CDT by Spikegary

WASHINGTON — A $16.1 million federal economic-stimulus grant will mean an unprecedented level of preventive care for 60,000 diabetes patients in Western New York, as medical providers and insurers collaborate to use technology to keep patients on top of their treatment.

Employers pass parent plan buck

Posted: May 5th, 2010, 3:55am CDT by Seagull

PREGNANT women will be able to quit their jobs and still be paid the minimum wage under Australia's first universal parental leave scheme, due to start next year.

No way! Mouthwash can prevent athlete's foot?

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 10:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

When minor medical issues crop up (nosebleeds, insect stings, dandruff!), chances are your medicine cabinet already contains some effective - and surprising - fixes for what ails you. Here are nine household items that do double duty, saving you a trip to the pharmacy.

Illinois Firm Recalls Imported Prosciutto Products Due To Potential Listeria Contamination

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 9:20pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

WASHINGTON, May 4, 2010 - Orlando Greco & Son Imports, a Carol Stream, Ill., establishment, is recalling approximately 822 pounds of prosciutto products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S.

The Nurse's Role as Patient Advocate

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 8:35pm CDT by Karri-M

"Advocacy is the heart and soul of nursing practice," said Cindy Zolnierek, RN, MSN, director of practice at the Texas Nurses Association in Austin. "Nurses believe they hold the patients' safety and care in their hands."

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What's the magic in Oregon that keeps kids lean? It's a mystery health officials would like to solve as they admit all states are failing—by a mile—to meet federal goals for childhood obesity.

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 8:11pm CDT by js-445607

Child obesity is a huge concern. What do you truly believe leads to this disease? What are your suggestions for curbing obesity?

Aspirin May Increase Risk of Crohn's Disease

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 6:30pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

A new British study finds that people who take aspirin every day have a higher risk of developing Crohn's disease, a potentially devastating digestive illness.

Mother's Day Breakfast in Bed: Delicious and Safe

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 5:06pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

On Mother's Day, many families have a tradition: the kids prepare and serve breakfast in bed for Mom. It's a great opportunity not just to celebrate mothers but also to help kids learn the basic lessons of food safety.

Extra Vitamin C & E Don't Reduce Pregnancy Blood Pressure Risks

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 4:47pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Vitamin C and E supplements don't lower the chance of developing high blood pressure problems related to pregnancy, according to a new study.

FDA found bacteria in lots for recalled Tylenol

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 4:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Ingredients used by Johnson & Johnson in some of the 40 varieties of children's cold medicines recalled last Friday were contaminated with bacteria, according to a report by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Vice President Biden, HHS Secretary Sebelius Announce Selection of 15 Health IT Pilot Communities through Recovery Act Beacon Community Program

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 4:43pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Awards to Help Communities Achieve Meaningful Health Care Improvements through Technology, Lay Foundation for Industry Expected to Support Tens of Thousands of Jobs

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Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics to Pay More Than $72 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Concerning TOBI

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 4:41pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

WASHINGTON – Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics Inc. and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation have agreed to pay $72.5 million to resolve civil False Claims Act allegations arising from the marketing of the cystic fibrosis drug TOBI, the Justice Department announced today.

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Vivitrol (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension): Medication Guide Required for Patients

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 4:39pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Alkermes and FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients of an update to the Warnings, Information for Patients, and Dosage and Administration sections of the Prescribing Information to strengthen language regarding the risk of injection site reactions based on postmarketi …

Spanish face transplant patient goes public

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

A Spanish man who underwent a partial face transplant hugged his surgeon Tuesday and expressed gratitude to the donor's family as he appeared in public for the first time since the January operation.

Study: Stomach cancer up in young, white adults

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 3:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Scientists are puzzling over a surprising increase in stomach cancer in young white adults, while rates in all other American adults have declined.

When your body knows best

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 3:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Can't tolerate that extra dessert or skimping on H2O? That's your body talking, nudging you toward good health.

Study: Stomach cancer up in young, white adults

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 3:00pm CDT by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer

Scientists are puzzling over a surprising increase in stomach cancer in young white adults, while rates in all other American adults have declined. Chances for developing stomach cancer are still very low in young adults but the incidence among 25 to 39 year old whites nonetheless climbed by almost 70 percent in the past three decades, a study found.

WHO alerts visitors to SAfrica of fever outbreak

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 2:54pm CDT by Associated Press

The World Health Organization has advised tourists in South Africa to guard against mosquito bites and contact with animals after a Rift Valley Fever outbreak.

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UT study: No proof that eliminating gluten, casein from diets of autistic children is effective; "The diet doesn't have anything to do with autism," researcher says

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 2:19pm CDT by Scott (Scoop) Butki

excerpt:"A new study by researchers at the University of Texas says there is no evidence to support the hard-to-follow gluten-free and/or casein-free diets that some alternative-medicine practitioners routinely recommend for children with autism.

Just because kids lack certain skills or are a bit different doesn't make them "mentally ill"

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 2:13pm CDT by take2la

Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents' questions on childhood development & the mental health care industry

How to Ensure Your Food is Clean and Healthy

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 1:28pm CDT by rachaellelynn

Unfortunately, as our population has increased, we have placed a higher demand on grocery suppliers to mass produce these foods and keep them ripe for longer periods of time at an affordable price.

Alternative Health Guru Sues Company Over His Own Product, Claiming It Nearly Killed Him

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 1:02pm CDT by jedipunk

An alternative health guru is suing the company that makes his namesake supplement, claiming it nearly killed him with 1,000 times the recommended dose of Vitamin D.

Chinese Medicine can "Turn Back the Clock" by Restoring Hair's Natural Color

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 12:16pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Fo-Ti, or by its Latin name Polygonum multiflorum, is revered in Chinese medicine for its anti-aging and longevity-promoting effects. He Shou Wu means "black haired Mr.

GMO alert: U.S. attempting global censorship of GMO food labeling

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 11:58am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

At the international CODEX conference, the U.S. is attempting to push its agenda to censor all GMO labeling of foods everywhere around the world.

Doctors, Patients Back Marijuana Compassion Clubs

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 11:43am CDT by maddad

Compassion clubs offer a range of medical marijuana products to fill a void in Health Canada's legal supply channel, doctors and patients say.

Stem Cell Treatment In Human Trials

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 9:34am CDT by JCAtom

Imagine having your back cut open, part of your spine removed, a stabilizing device that resembles a mini oil rig mounted on your back, the outer membrane of your spinal cord sliced open and experimental stem cells injected into it -- all for the advancement of science because it …

Spanish face transplant patient goes public

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 9:19am CDT by Daniel Woolls, Associated Press Writer

A Spanish man who underwent a partial face transplant hugged his surgeon Tuesday and expressed gratitude to the donor's family as he appeared in public for the first time since the January operation.

States offer variety of health coverage extensions

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 6:36am CDT by The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com

More than 30 states allow parents to extend their health insurance coverage to dependents beyond the typical cut-off ages of 19 or 22. But these are not blanket extensions. Many come tailored for that state.

Health coverage extensions for young not universal

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 6:34am CDT by Tom Murphy, AP Business Writer

The most valuable college graduation gift your child receives this spring might come from a health insurer.

Life s-s-s-saver? WHO launches snake venom website

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 5:42am CDT by Associated Press

The World Health Organization launched a website Tuesday it hopes will help cut the estimated 100,000 deaths caused annually by snake poison.

Feds offer $5B to shore up early retiree coverage

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 4:00am CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

Trying to entice employers to keep early retirees on their medical plans, the Obama administration announced Tuesday it's making $5 billion available until the safety net of the new health care law is in place.

Pope all but endorses authenticity of Turin Shroud

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 2:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Pope Benedict XVI all but gave an outright endorsement of the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin on Sunday, calling the cloth that some believe is Christ's burial shroud an icon "written with the blood" of a crucified man.

Preventable Hospital Deaths Can Be Reduced By Encouraging Error Reporting

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 2:14pm CDT by Greg Stocks CRNA EJD

A 2009 study by Hearst newspapers estimated the death toll from preventable medical mistakes is nearly 200,000 annually in the United States.

High-tech lung probe helps battle cancer - Medical News

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 2:12pm CDT by dcstone01

Dr. Costanzo Di Perna, a thoracic surgeon at Mercy San Juan Medical Center, seeks to dispel the notion that lung cancer means certain death. The prevailing attitude among victims of the disease and some doctors, he said, is "nihilistic."

Poor Man's Gatorade Saves Bangladeshi Kids

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 12:36pm CDT by luckydog

BORUNGO KHOLA, Bangladesh (AP) -- A pinch of salt. A fistful of sugar. A half liter of water.

High-Fructose Corn Syrup Sales Plummet As Consumers Reject Products

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 12:23pm CDT by luckydog

FOR much of 2009, Michael Locascio, an executive at ConAgra Foods, watched with concern as the bad news about high-fructose corn syrup kept coming. Many consumers think of high-fructose corn syrup as industrial, and see sugar as natural.

Autism: EPA Study Confirms Increased Rates Correlate with Use of Aborted Fetal Cells in Vaccines

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 11:46am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The EPA has found a correlation between the rise in autism rates since the 1980s and the use of fetal cells from aborted pregnancies.

Rheumatoid arthritis linked to vitamin D deficiency, researchers find

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 11:09am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

A geographic association with northern latitudes has been observed in autoimmune diseases that may have been caused by reduced vitamin D from decreased solar exposure and the immune effects of vitamin D deficiency.

5 minutes in the green can boost mood

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 10:40am CDT by msnbc.com health

Just five minutes of exercise a day in the great outdoors can improve mental health, according to a study released on Saturday, and policymakers should encourage more people to spend time in parks and gardens.

Shy bladder sufferers work to overcome their anxiety - McClatchy Network - Kentucky.com

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 10:23am CDT by arisandino

Seven percent of people in U.S. suffer from paruresis, or shy bladder syndrome.

Too fat to fight: The overweight teenagers putting America at risk

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 9:34am CDT by Soph0571

Fat teenagers are threatening America's national security because they are too overweight to join the military, says a report.

My Mother's Abortion Improved All of Our Lives

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 8:30am CDT by Carloz

The article is on two pages. If you want to view it on one page with fewer graphics, click here.There are many decisions a woman must make for her family as well as herself, including ending a pregnancy.

If you're sick, don't call a Republican

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 6:50am CDT by Apollonius

This is something opponents of socialized health care can never answer...

Nut Case Nushawn Williams Committed to Cuckoos Nest

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 4:55am CDT by STDCarriers

Super serial AIDS rapist Nushawn Williams a.k.a. Shyteek Johnson has been committed to a nut house in a move that should protect the purity and essence of our natural fluids at least for awhile. I

10 Nutrition Myths Debunked!

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 1:07am CDT by Jerry Verlinger

Myth: The more fiber you eat, the better Myth: You should always remove chicken skin before eating Myth. Added sugar is always bad for you. Myth.

Rosalynn Carter pens new book about mental health

Posted: May 1st, 2010, 11:02pm CDT by Shannon McCaffrey, Associated Press Writer

Standing outside an Atlanta cotton mill campaigning for her husband's bid to become governor of Georgia, Rosalynn Carter came upon a stooped and weary woman heading home to care for a mentally ill daughter.

Study Shows RN Ratios Save Lives

Posted: May 1st, 2010, 10:11pm CDT by Karri-M

A new study provides evidence that California's RN-to-patient staffing law reduces patient mortality, assures nurses spend more time with patients and promotes retention of experienced RNs.

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Colorado Firm Recalls Fully Cooked Crumbled Pork Sausage Products for Possible Listeria Contamination

Posted: May 1st, 2010, 10:08pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2010 - Custom Corned Beef, Inc., a Denver, Colo., establishment, is recalling approximately 460 pounds of fully cooked crumbled pork sausage products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S.

6 Health Mistakes Smart People Make

Posted: May 1st, 2010, 9:04pm CDT by wwwWang

The little things you can fix right now to keep your body healthy and happy in the long run. MISTAKE 1: Dropping pounds with diet drinks. A University of Texas Health Science Center study found that people who sipped one diet soda a day for seven years were 41 percent more l …

Behavior: Addicted to Indoor Tanning

Posted: May 1st, 2010, 8:53pm CDT by Scott (Scoop) Butki

excerpt:"Researchers from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and State University at Albany used questions like these, adapted and modified from measures used to screen patients for substance abuse disorders, to determine whether college students were addicted to indoor tanni …

Multiple births to surge as cost of IVF treatment rises - Australia

Posted: May 1st, 2010, 8:38pm CDT by Seagull

AUSTRALIA'S twin and triplet birth rate could rise as more women undergoing IVF ask doctors to implant multiple embryos to reduce the cost of fertility treatment.

FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid Vita Breath Dietary Supplement Products may contain high levels of lead

Posted: May 1st, 2010, 5:55pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase nor consume Vita Breath, a dietary supplement manufactured by American Herbal Lab Inc.

S plate could put clamps on gramps - Victoria,Australia

Posted: May 1st, 2010, 5:30pm CDT by Seagull

DRIVERS older than 85 should be required to display senior citizen ''S'' plates on their cars, a leading road safety researcher has proposed. And in an extension of the federally funded home-medicine review program, pharmacists should also visit elderly motorists' homes to check …

No-frills packaging to prompt all-frills ciggies? - Australia

Posted: May 1st, 2010, 4:50pm CDT by Seagull

Tobacco companies may try to circumvent tough new laws requiring no-frills packaging by branding and colouring their cigarettes to make them more attractive to smokers.

Residue in flu jab causing kids' reactions: scientist -Australia

Posted: May 1st, 2010, 4:46pm CDT by Seagull

A LEADING researcher claims to have identified why the seasonal flu vaccine is causing an outbreak of adverse reactions in children, including high temperatures, fits and convulsions.

Frontline: The Vaccine War: Why Human Guinea Pigs are Losing The War to Big Pharma

Posted: May 1st, 2010, 3:54pm 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 …

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