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WASHINGTON, June 30, 2010 - San Antonio Packing Company, a San Antonio, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 9,408 lbs. of Cervelat Summer Sausage because it may contain an undeclared allergen, milk, the U.S.

Over 80% Of Women Admit To Faking It

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 7:41pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

According to a study of 71 women between the ages of 18 and 48, some 87% of ladies use excessive vocals to "manipulate their partners" into coming to an orgasm more quickly. But guess what? Men fake it, too.

VA: Faulty dental sterilization in St. Louis

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 7:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health

VA: Faulty dental sterilization in St. Louis

Asian study links obesity to cancer

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 6:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Study: Obese participants were 21 percent more likely to die from cancer

NTSB releases report on 2008 Mount Airy plane crash

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 4:51pm CDT by take2la

"The NTSB says the pilot failed to maintain control of the plane during instrument flying conditions and DELIBERATELY went below the minimum descent altitude."

Play moves indoors near NYC after 2 coyote attacks

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 4:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Play moves indoors near NYC after 2 coyote attacks

When is a drug too risky to stay on the market?

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 4:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Some are calling for popular diabetes drug Avandia to be withdrawn

SD County approves marijuana clinic regulations

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 4:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health

SD County approves marijuana clinic regulations

20 Secret Signs of Addiction - Page 1 - MSN Health & Fitness - Medications

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 3:51pm CDT by rbjk0174s

"...doesn't want to recognize or admit that he's not in control of the situation."

Swine flu jabs to be repackaged as seasonal flu jabs, reports FT

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 3:39pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

"If the drug companies see disappointing sales ahead, they have one compensation: modest cost savings through the use of surplus bulk stocks of H1N1 antigen prepared for the pandemic vaccine they can divert into their seasonal flu products," Jack writes on June 28th.

Risky drugs pulled from the market in recent years

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 3:29pm CDT by The Associated Press

When a drug's risks exceed its benefits, the federal Food and Drug Administration may ask or order a company to withdraw it from the market, or a company may do so on its own. Here are some drugs withdrawn in recent years.

Viewpoint: Concord, you can give up bottled water

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 3:01pm CDT by amelio

A town meeting in Concord, Massachusetts recently voted in favour of banning bottled water from 1 January. Here Huw Kingston from Bundanoon, Australia - the first town in the world to go bottled-water-free - offers encouragement.

Palin: Health care overhaul to hurt special needs

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 2:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Palin: Health care overhaul to hurt special needs

How eating right can make you happy - Books - familyhealth - TODAYshow.com

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 2:49pm CDT by midnightbliss10

Eating the right foods at the right times can significantly boost your mood and energy and curb your stress, says Elizabeth Somer, author of "Eat Your Way to Happiness." Read an excerpt from her book and take a quiz to find out how your eating habits score.

When is a drug too risky to stay on the market?

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 2:43pm CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

The arthritis pill Vioxx was withdrawn but menopause hormones were not, even though both were tied to heart risks. A multiple sclerosis medicine was pulled and later allowed back on.

Veterans Exposed to HIV & Hepatitis

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 2:38pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

Being back on US soil doesn't mean these Missouri veterans are safe.

Reporter gets circumcised to fight AIDS

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 2:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Radio program strikes chord in Zambia, where frank talk about HIV is rare

With bad news, families often don't trust docs

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 2:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health

With bad news, families often don't trust docs

State's whooping cough surge may be tied to lagging immunization rate

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 1:36pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

California is one of only 11 states that don't require a booster shot for middle-schoolers. Efforts to require immunization for younger adolescents continue in the Legislature. -- Rong-Gong Lin II

Nutrition labels could be mandated on package fronts

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 1:34pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The FDA is seeking to establish universal guidelines for how health information is displayed on product packages. The agency would like to eliminate all self-labeling, or labels that indicate that a product is a "healthy choice" or that it benefits "heart health".

Minister rejects Jamie Oliver approach to health

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 1:29pm CDT by Associated Press

Britain's new health minister has rejected celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's approach to improving school food and tackling childhood obesity.

9 Things You Can Do to Be Happy in the Next 30 Minutes

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 1:25pm CDT by McSpocky

Being happier doesn't have to be a long-term ambition. You can start right now. In the next 30 minutes, tackle as many of the following suggestions as possible.

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NOAA, FDA, and Gulf Coast State Officials Affirm Commitment to Ensuring Safety of Gulf Coast Seafood Federal and State Agencies Will Use a Joint Protocol for Reopening Closed Waters

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 12:26pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

New Orleans -- Gulf State health and fisheries officials joined with senior leaders from several federal agencies to affirm a shared commitment to ensuring the safety of seafood coming out of the Gulf of Mexico, through closures of affected waters, surveillance, and with an eye t …

Get moving: Cancer survivors urged to exercise

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 12:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Get moving: Cancer survivors urged to exercise

Adult Obesity Continues to Expand

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

The seventh annual "F as in Fat" report, released Tuesday by the nonprofit Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, found that obesity rates continued to rise in 28 states from 2007 through 2009.

Jamie Oliver health approach 'doesn't work'

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

Raising quality of food at schools doesn't stop child obesity

Mexico declares end to 14-month swine flu scare

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 11:39am CDT by msnbc.com health

Mexico declares end to 14-month swine flu scare

Little miss muffets sought for fear study

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 11:23am CDT by msnbc.com health

Phobia researchers on the hunt for girls, 8-13, who are afraid of spiders

Hidden dangers of the daily shower

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 11:12am CDT by Ms CYPRAH

Watching the classic Hitchcock movie Psycho may have given some of us a fear of taking a shower, but a new study suggests there may be more likely dangers lurking in the bathroom.

Want To Know What A Hospital Charges? Good Luck

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 11:11am CDT by Carloz

Paul Ginsburg, president of the Center for Studying Health System Change, a research organization in Washington, says published hospital charges are "useless for consumers." One reason, as Rose discovered, is that hospital prices are moving targets, varying with patients' needs …

Mexico declares end to 14-month swine flu scare

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 10:57am CDT by msnbc.com health

Mexico declares end to 14-month swine flu scare

Research Claims Diabetes Doubles The Risk Of Heart Attacks And Strokes

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 10:55am CDT by yinkadlb

Research Claims Diabetes Doubles The Risk Of Heart Attacks And Strokes

Iron Overload Linked To Macular Degeneration - Donating Blood Could Save Your Sight

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 10:45am CDT by yinkadlb

Iron Overload Linked To Macular Degeneration - Donating Blood Could Save Your Sight

How do others cope with stress? Hear tips

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 10:13am CDT by msnbc.com health

Click below to find out how a policeman, ER doctor, yoga practitioner and monk handle life's anxieties:

New meningitis vaccine could stop outbreaks

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 9:54am CDT by msnbc.com health

Just approved shots could prevent epidemics in Africa for the first time

Which celeb is the hottest mama?

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 9:14am CDT by msnbc.com health

Which celeb is the hottest mama?

Spain court will study challenge to abortion law

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 9:04am CDT by Associated Press

Spain's highest court agreed Wednesday to study whether a new abortion law allowing the procedure without restrictions in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy is constitutional.

Standing

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 9:00am CDT by Tony Wlliams

Standing here in the rain I look up to the sky I give thanks to Mother Nature for the gifts that she supplies I love to stand here for it's my favorite place From here I watch the world and a family grow with love and grace

RI officials: More doctors used unapproved IUDs

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 8:53am CDT by msnbc.com health

RI officials: More doctors used unapproved IUDs

Gain Weight and Build Muscle - 7 Steps to Boost Your Muscle Growth

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 8:53am CDT by Alando OConner

Gain Weight and Build Muscle - 7 Steps to Boost Your Muscle Growth

California Woman: Chihuahua Died Saving My Kids - CBSNews

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 8:42am CDT by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

I do not understand how two pit-bulls can go into someone's home and destroy their dog that gave its life to save a baby and no charges are pending. Will some one help me understand?

Sorry, guys: Up to 80 percent of women admit faking it

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 8:27am CDT by msnbc.com health

Wild noises help boost his ego and speed things up, new sex study finds

Palin: Health care overhaul to hurt special needs

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 8:11am CDT by msnbc.com health

Palin: Health care overhaul to hurt special needs

La. asks BP for $10M for mental health services

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 8:00am CDT by msnbc.com health

La. asks BP for $10M for mental health services

9 in 10 docs blame lawsuit fears for overtesting

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 7:52am CDT by LogicalAbsurdity

Ninety percent of physicians surveyed said doctors overtest and overtreat to protect themselves from malpractice lawsuits.

Knocked Off Balance by a Defect in the Cellular Process Autophagy

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 7:50am CDT by chanson81

A team of researchers, led by Carlos López-Otín, at Universidad de Oviedo, Spain, has identified in mice an essential role for the cellular process known as autophagy in inner ear development and balance sensing.

Life-saving dog alerts girl to diabetes crash

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 5:59am CDT by cartooncat

Shirley is one of ten dogs in the UK that are trained to alert their owners to a change in their blood sugar levels before a diabetes crash.

Blood test could reveal bipolar disorder

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 5:56am CDT by msnbc.com health

Method that could diagnose, assess patients also raises ethical question

Burn an Extra 150 Calories a Day Sitting on Your Couch

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 4:05am CDT by lenagirlnj

"There are lots of things in life you can't change (death, taxes and your in-laws come to mind), but thankfully your metabolism is under your control. Yep—you heard me right.

Airport body scanners 'could give you cancer'

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 2:45am CDT by cartooncat

Airport body scanners emit radiation up to 20 times more powerful than previously thought, a scientist has warned.

Hattiesburg mental health court to be 1st in state

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 2:05am CDT by msnbc.com health

Hattiesburg mental health court to be 1st in state

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Posted: June 30th, 2010, 2:02am CDT by yy1240

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Boy who lost cancer fight inspires Gamecocks

Posted: June 30th, 2010, 1:44am CDT by msnbc.com health

Boy who lost cancer fight inspires Gamecocks

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Build Strong Bones With … Beer?

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 11:57pm CDT by Josh Rosenroth

Research - University of California: Quote from link: "Scientists say the dietary silicon in beer boosts bone density, and moderate consumption might help fight osteoporosis."

Drugsters in Academia: How Big Pharma "Educates" American Doctors

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 10:09pm CDT by Cerridwen

The pharmaceutical industry has wormed its way into the hearts and minds of the medical professions in any number of ways—wining and dining doctors, sending them off to vacation in splendid spas, and even buying their names to put on industry-written articles promoting differen …

Drugsters in Academia: How Big Pharma "Educates" American Doctors

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 10:09pm CDT by Cerridwen

The pharmaceutical industry has wormed its way into the hearts and minds of the medical professions in any number of ways—wining and dining doctors, sending them off to vacation in splendid spas, and even buying their names to put on industry-written articles promoting differen …

How the Affordable Care Act saves consumers and taxpayers money

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 10:03pm CDT by Dr. David Duncan

The recently enacted health care reform legislation was aimed at three major goals: health insurance reform, affordable coverage, and slowing the growth in health care costs. Of these three, controlling costs is key to the other goals.

How the Affordable Care Act saves consumers and taxpayers money

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 10:03pm CDT by Dr. David Duncan

The recently enacted health care reform legislation was aimed at three major goals: health insurance reform, affordable coverage, and slowing the growth in health care costs. Of these three, controlling costs is key to the other goals.

Huntington's in U.K. not as rare as once thought

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Officials announce new plan to drack down number of cases

Huntington's in U.K. not as rare as once thought

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Officials announce new plan to drack down number of cases

Lawmakers look at medical marijuana qualifications

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Lawmakers look at medical marijuana qualifications

Still exercising ... still fat

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

How much does activity really help with weight loss?

Still exercising ... still fat

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

How much does activity really help with weight loss?

Group sues FDA over inaction on BPA

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:11pm CDT by malcantro

The Natural Resources Defense Council filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Food and Drug Administration for its failure to act on the group's petition to ban bisphenol A from food packaging.

Group sues FDA over inaction on BPA

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:11pm CDT by malcantro

The Natural Resources Defense Council filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Food and Drug Administration for its failure to act on the group's petition to ban bisphenol A from food packaging.

Group sues FDA over inaction on BPA

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:11pm CDT by malcantro

The Natural Resources Defense Council filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Food and Drug Administration for its failure to act on the group's petition to ban bisphenol A from food packaging.

Pampered pets dress up for Halloween

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Many Americans will celebrate Halloween by dressing their pets up in creative costumes.

Pampered pets dress up for Halloween

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Many Americans will celebrate Halloween by dressing their pets up in creative costumes.

Aggressive diabetes treatments don't lower heart disease risk

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 8:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

But it did help prevent eye, nerve and kidney diseases, researchers said

Aggressive diabetes treatments don't lower heart disease risk

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 8:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

But it did help prevent eye, nerve and kidney diseases, researchers said

Aggressive diabetes treatments don't lower heart disease risk

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 8:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

But it did help prevent eye, nerve and kidney diseases, researchers said

New meningitis vaccine could stop outbreaks

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 7:52pm CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

Health officials say a new meningitis vaccine will help prevent epidemics in Africa for the first time, revolutionizing how doctors fight outbreaks of the deadly disease.

Adult kids feel sting when mom picks favorites

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 7:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Adult kids feel sting when mom picks favorites

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 7:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Adult kids feel sting when mom picks favorites

Pregnant drinking 'affects sperm'

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 7:22pm CDT by redshadowwithgreenbackground

Women who drink during pregnancy may be damaging the future fertility of their sons, research suggests.

Pregnant drinking 'affects sperm'

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 7:22pm CDT by redshadowwithgreenbackground

Women who drink during pregnancy may be damaging the future fertility of their sons, research suggests.

Pregnant drinking 'affects sperm'

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 7:22pm CDT by redshadowwithgreenbackground

Women who drink during pregnancy may be damaging the future fertility of their sons, research suggests.

Some ER doctors call for end to LA Coliseum raves

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 7:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Some ER doctors call for end to LA Coliseum raves

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 7:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Some ER doctors call for end to LA Coliseum raves

Get Your Kids Vaccinated!

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 6:45pm CDT by Scarlet Termite

Wise words from Dr. Parikh

Get Your Kids Vaccinated!

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 6:45pm CDT by Scarlet Termite

Wise words from Dr. Parikh

FDA Approves First Generic Effexor Extended Release Capsules to Treat Major Depressive Disorder

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 6:43pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

On June 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic version of Effexor XR capsules (venlafaxine hydrochloride) to treat major depressive disorder.

FDA Approves First Generic Effexor Extended Release Capsules to Treat Major Depressive Disorder

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 6:43pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

On June 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic version of Effexor XR capsules (venlafaxine hydrochloride) to treat major depressive disorder.

Yoga to the People - the anti rock-star-yoga-teacher movement starting in NYC

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 6:17pm CDT by Geoff McCabe

Yoga to the People offers yoga classes in NYC with a voluntary payment schedule, no dress code, and no rock star teachers, as an attempt to democratize and de-commoditize yoga.

Yoga to the People - the anti rock-star-yoga-teacher movement starting in NYC

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 6:17pm CDT by Geoff McCabe

Yoga to the People offers yoga classes in NYC with a voluntary payment schedule, no dress code, and no rock star teachers, as an attempt to democratize and de-commoditize yoga.

Yoga to the People - the anti rock-star-yoga-teacher movement starting in NYC

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 6:17pm CDT by Geoff McCabe

Yoga to the People offers yoga classes in NYC with a voluntary payment schedule, no dress code, and no rock star teachers, as an attempt to democratize and de-commoditize yoga.

UK may have many more cases of Huntington's

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 6:01pm CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

British officials say there may be twice as many cases of Huntington's disease in Britain than previously thought.

UK may have many more cases of Huntington's

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 6:01pm CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

British officials say there may be twice as many cases of Huntington's disease in Britain than previously thought.

Turning back the 'creepy old hands' of time

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 5:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health

New procedures plump up bony hands and zap age spots

Obesity Rates Jump in 28 States Report Shows - MSN Health & Fitness - Weight Loss

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 5:47pm CDT by sandzma

Obesity Rates Jump in 28 States Report Shows - MSN Health & Fitness - Weight Loss

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 5:47pm CDT by sandzma

Obesity Rates Jump in 28 States Report Shows - MSN Health & Fitness - Weight Loss

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 5:47pm CDT by sandzma

Obesity Rates Jump in 28 States Report Shows - MSN Health & Fitness - Weight Loss

A Dose Of Reality: My Exclusive Interview With Biggest Loser Finalist, Kai Hibbard (Part 1 of 3)

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 5:42pm CDT by Scott (Scoop) Butki

excerpt:"Shortly thereafter, Kai and I spoke on the phone about her experiences on the Biggest Loser.

A Dose Of Reality: My Exclusive Interview With Biggest Loser Finalist, Kai Hibbard (Part 1 of 3)

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 5:42pm CDT by Scott (Scoop) Butki

excerpt:"Shortly thereafter, Kai and I spoke on the phone about her experiences on the Biggest Loser.

Coverage for uninsured in poor health comes with a catch

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 5:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Some may not be able to afford premiums, and allotted funds may run out

Immersed in wedding plans, and then cancer

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 4:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health

She had the groom, the cake, her perfect dress — and a tumor

Kagan: Courts should give deference to Congress

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 4:51pm CDT by Associated Press

Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan isn't speaking directly about a lawsuit by states challenging President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, but she is indicating the government has broad rights in cases like it.

New coverage for uninsured people in poor health

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 3:56pm CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

The Obama administration is launching a special coverage program for uninsured Americans with medical problems this week, the most ambitious early investment of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.

SAfrica sees rise in post-circumcision deaths

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 1:04pm CDT by Eric Naki, Associated Press Writer

South African health officials said Tuesday they are alarmed by the rise in deaths among men who have had botched traditional circumcisions, after 39 young men died in the last month after undergoing the rite of passage into manhood.

Jury aims to prevent SSRI suicides

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 12:10pm CDT by take2la

A coroner's jury determined Sara Carlin died after hanging herself while "affected by depression, cocaine and ethanol (alcohol)." The jury also recommended doctors: •Give patients full physical exams prior to prescribing SSRIs.

Schools Can Help Obese Kids Shed Weight, Get Healthier

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 12:04pm CDT by Waterlilly79

Schools Can Help Obese Kids Shed Weight, Get Healthier

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CLEAR Water Tests Positive for Oil, Officials "Only Doing Visual Assessments", "What You Can't See May Be More Dangerous"

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 12:02pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Florida waters test positive for dissolved oil; Researchers "Suspect it's a lot" (VIDEO)

No Sex Please, We're Middle Class

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 11:59am CDT by Waterlilly79

Is it our society that is causing us to be sexualy disfunctional?

Are you at risk for job burnout?

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 11:47am CDT by msnbc.com health

Take our quiz to gauge your work stress

FDA Finds Lead in All Lipsticks Tested

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 11:44am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Last year, the FDA tested for lead in 22 brands of lipstick and found lead in every single one of them.

Choosing healthy foods now called a mental disorder

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 11:32am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

In its never-ending attempt to fabricate "mental disorders" out of every human activity, the psychiatric industry is now pushing the most ridiculous disease they've invented yet: Healthy eating disorder.

Polyphenols Halt Prostate Cancer Growth

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 11:11am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Scientists believe they now know exactly why polyphenols, such as those found in red wine and green tea, inhibit cancer growth. The antioxidants produce a combined effect to disrupt an important cell signaling pathway necessary for prostate cancer growth.

Entertaining emotions: TV may be teaching us to overreact

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 11:09am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Marcie Fenster knows the reality TV shows she watches are purely for entertainment. She doesn't take them seriously and knows they're not that real.

FDA Approves Rapid Test for Antibodies to Hepatitis C Virus

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 11:06am CDT by Par4TheCourse

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced approval of the first rapid blood test for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus (HCV) for individuals 15 years and older.

George Carlin -- Modern Man

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 11:05am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

George Carlin explains what it means to be a modern man.

Alcohol in pregnancy may harm sons' sperm

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 10:45am CDT by msnbc.com health

Finding may indicate why semen quality better in some countries

Americans are still getting fatter

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 10:39am CDT by msnbc.com health

Obesity rates increased in 28 states, report finds

If you believe America has lousy health care... here's why

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 10:12am CDT by joe-1280782

If you believe that Americans have lousy health care, it is probably not because you have experienced inferior heath care. It is probably because you were told America has lousy health care. Last week, major news media featured these headlines:

Maine first state to ban sale of novelty lighters

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:32am CDT by msnbc.com health

Kids could confuse cute lighters, shaped like cartoons or animals, for toys

P&G Voluntarily Recalls 4 Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray in the United States

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:26am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Cincinnati - The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) announced today it is voluntarily recalling its 4-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States.

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FDA Issues Draft Guidance on the Judicious Use of Medically Important Antimicrobials in Food-Producing Animals

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:24am CDT by Par4TheCourse

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued draft guidance intended to help reduce the development of resistance to medically important antimicrobial drugs used in food-producing animals.

Cholesterol-Busting Statins: Study Raises New Concerns

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:20am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Nearly two years ago, a study known as the JUPITER trial hinted at a new era in the use of statins -- one in which the cholesterol-busting drugs could be used to stave off heart-related death in many more people than just those with high cholesterol. -- By Charles Bankhead

Ill. inmate died in agony while pleading for help

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:07am CDT by msnbc.com health

Ill. inmate died in agony while pleading for help

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Pure Base Distrbution Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Wheat in "Pure Base Garlic Spread - Concentrate" and "Pure Base Garlic Spread - Ready to Spread"

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:06am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Pure Base Distribution, LLC of Ontario, CA is recalling its 4 ounce bottles of "Pure Base Garlic Spread - Concentrate" and 7 ounce bottles of "Pure Base Garlic Spread - Ready to Spread" items because they may contain undeclared milk and wheat.

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INZ Distributors Inc./Magic Power Coffee Inc. Conducts a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Magic Power Coffee Dietary Supplement

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:04am CDT by Par4TheCourse

INZ DISTRIBUTORS INC./MAGIC POWER COFFEE INC. of Brooklyn, NY announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the dietary supplement product sold under the name, Magic Power Coffee.

12 Ways to Help Children Understand Death

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 7:33am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

One piece of fallout from our taboo against talking about death is that we don't effectively prepare our children to deal with death. They are much more aware of death than we realize and need our support in developing a healthy understanding.

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Australia's 'Dr. Death' linked to 87 fatalities

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 6:44am CDT by msnbc.com health

Former Kaiser surgeon was highlyrecommended by colleagues in U.S.

Shiceka To Get Tough On Illegal Circumcisions : NewsTime : Health

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 6:18am CDT by powachair

"Will do all in it's power to stop botched circumcisions." What the hell? Besides young men being permanently maimed by these butchers THIRTY THREE MURDERS have been committed.

'World's ugliest' dog dies at 14

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 5:03am CDT by msnbc.com health

Purebred 'Sam' became famous for winning ugly dog contests

Poll: How many steps a day do you take?

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 4:35am CDT by msnbc.com health

Poll: How many steps a day do you take?

China, US open disease study center in Shanghai

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 1:34am CDT by Elaine Kurtenbach, AP Business Writer

American and Shanghai health authorities opened an epidemiology center in the Chinese city Tuesday to train experts in sleuthing out ways to prevent chronic and epidemic diseases.

Healthy Eating Tips About Carbohydrates Are Backed By Research

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 12:55am CDT by pottsraymond

This is for sure a weight loss tips you don't want to miss out on. Its all about low carb or high fat meals. Specially if you are modifying your own meals this is a good healthy eating tip.

Scientists invent first male contraceptive pill

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 12:37am CDT by Solidarity Nite

Until now all attempts to develop a male pill have failed with scientists working on a contraceptive jab for men given by doctors. But researchers in Israel have finally been able to create a oral pill that deactivates sperm before they reach the womb.

Puffer fish sold as salmon kills 15, sickens 115

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 12:19am CDT by msnbc.com health

Deadly meat sold in large quantities in Thailand despite ban, doctor says

Diabetes Drug Avandia Puts Heart at Risk

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 11:35pm CDT by Digits

One new analysis of 56 clinical trials found Avandia increased the chances of a heart attack by 28 percent to 39 percent, researchers at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio said in an update to a 2007 study that sparked debate about the drug.

Fast food operators forced to declare calorie content - government regulations -Australia

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 10:51pm CDT by Seagull

Fast food restaurants in Victoria will soon have to include calorie counts on their main menus.

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Girl Must Eat Every 15 Minutes: Lizzie Velasquez Stays Skeletal Despite Nonstop Eating (PICTURES) - - CBS News

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 9:20pm CDT by Bonnie-1034943

For many people, the idea of eating whatever you want without gaining weight sounds like a dream.

Bicycling helps weight control, study says - White Coat Notes - Boston.com

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 9:02pm CDT by Nature Quest

ride for a healthier you..

And so it begins ... Medicare claims pay out today, fees cut 21 percent

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 8:47pm CDT by CHCCFINC

With half of the year behind us, the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2010 still hangs in limbo. This afternoon, the Senate voted to delay the cut another six months, but the cut is still in place until the U.S. House of Representatives acts

Americans are Treated, and Overtreated, to Death

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 8:22pm CDT by Kitty4038

AP) -- More Americans with terminal illnesses may be spending their final days in hospitals rather than quietly at home with loved ones.

Empowering Women Disempowering Taos Rapist(s)

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 8:12pm CDT by rkitexs

Rape is one of the most horrifying and widespread forms of violence against women. One in six women will experience a rape in their lifetime, and only six percent of their rapists will ever spend a day in jail. And one in 33 males are also victims of rape.

FDA urging limited antibiotics in meat

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 7:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Agency says drugs pose 'serious public health threat'

Should healthy folks take cholesterol drugs?

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 7:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Heart doctors and patients alike confused after new analysis

Thousands of Calif nurses punished in other states

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 7:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Thousands of Calif nurses punished in other states

Leftie baseball pitchers more prone to injury

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 7:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The mechanics of a left-handed pitch puts more stress on the player's arm

soy--feeding the world

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 6:51pm CDT by joe-1280782

With 131 million bushels of U.S. soybeans, Mexico comes in as the second-largest importer. Throughout Mexico and Latin America, soy is promoted as helping improve nutrition and alleviate world hunger — especially for children.

Low approval rate for vets' chemical tests claims

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 6:18pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

WASHINGTON — The Veterans Affairs Department has granted only 6 percent of health claims filed by veterans of secret Cold War chemical and germ warfare tests conducted by the Pentagon, according to figures obtained Thursday by The Associated Press. Veterans advocates called th …

Smoking around kids exacts a high toll: studies

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 5:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Smoking around kids exacts a high toll: studies

Maine city rejects marijuana dispensary moratorium

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 5:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Maine city rejects marijuana dispensary moratorium

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Intervention Lowered Obesity Rate in Youth at High Diabetes Risk, HEALTHY Study Finds Number of overweight and obese youth fell in program and comparison schools

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 5:09pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

An intervention in middle schools lowered the obesity rate in students at highest risk for type 2 diabetes, those who started out overweight or obese in sixth grade, an NIH-funded study has found.

Heavy women's miscarriage risk higher after IVF

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 4:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Fat may have harmful effects on lining of uterus, doctors suspect

New cervical cancer test beats pap smear

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 4:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Study: Screening for protein detects more lesions with fewer false positives

USDA Offers Summer Grilling Tips

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 3:48pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2010 — The Fourth of July is nearly upon us, and many Americans will celebrate our Nation's birthday by grilling or attending cookouts.

Spill's psychological toll mounts

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 3:47pm CDT by LifeTravler

NEW ORLEANS — The Gulf of Mexico oil disaster feels far worse to shrimper Ricky Robin than Katrina, even though he's still haunted by memories of riding out the hurricane on his trawler and of his father's suicide in the storm's aftermath.

9 in 10 docs blame lawsuit fears for overtesting

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 3:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Defensive medicine is estimated to cost the U.S. billions each year

Scientists find way to predict timing of menopause

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 3:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Scientists find way to predict timing of menopause

9 in 10 docs blame lawsuit fears for overtesting

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 3:01pm CDT by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer

Ninety percent of physicians surveyed said doctors overtest and overtreat to protect themselves from malpractice lawsuits.

Cholesterol drugs for the healthy still debatable

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 3:01pm CDT by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer

Should healthy people with low cholesterol take a pill to lower their cholesterol even more in hopes of preventing heart problems? The question is dividing heart doctors and confusing patients.

U.S. experts weigh how to reduce radiation from scans

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 2:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health

U.S. experts weigh how to reduce radiation from scans

NH aims to end homelessness among veterans by 2014

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 2:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NH aims to end homelessness among veterans by 2014

Get moving: Cancer survivors urged to exercise

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 2:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Chemo can age body up to 10 years; working out helps fight effects

Tooth Regeneration Gel Could Replace Painful Fillings

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 1:54pm CDT by Kitty4038

Dentists could soon hang up their drills. A new peptide, embedded in a soft gel or a thin, flexible film and placed next to a cavity, encourages cells inside teeth to regenerate in about a month, according to a new study in the journal ACS Nano.

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UK study shows side effects for children from Tamiflu worse than "swine flu" * WHO guilty of gross negligence in recommending Tamiflu in spite of growing evidence of drug's harm

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 1:23pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

More than half of children in the UK taking Tamiflu for the "swine flu" experienced side effects such as nausea and nightmares, according to research by Britain's Health Protection Agency.

Nervous About Alzheimer's? Coffee May Help

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 1:21pm CDT by redshadowwithgreenbackground

It's an appealing notion that our daily pick-me-up may also confer a range of health benefits. And for coffee drinkers there's a lot of research percolating. Several studies suggest that a daily caffeine habit may help protect against Alzheimer's disease. But there's a catch.

No more fillings? Gel regenerates teeth

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 1:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health

New technique made cavity disappear in about a month, mice study found

Canadians left to cope with swine flu jab side effects on their own

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 1:19pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The lack of any pharmacovigilance programme to assess the side effects of the swine flu jab means that many Canadians have to bear the burden of the adverse effects on their own, and without any help from their doctors, who refuse to see a link.

Data analysis by newspaper details hospital harms

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 1:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Data analysis by newspaper details hospital harms

Owner defends one-eyed kitten photo

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 1:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Image draws skepticism; rare disorder may have caused cat's deformity

Oil spill: Is Gulf safe for swimming?

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 12:52pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The Escambia County Health Department lifted a health advisory on Pensacola Beach on Friday on the advice of a beach official and against the advice of a federal environmental official.

FDA urging limited antibiotics in meat

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 12:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health

FDA urging limited antibiotics in meat

Get moving: Cancer survivors urged to exercise

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 12:37pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Cancer survivors, better work up a sweat.

No Sex Please, We're Middle Class

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 11:51am CDT by crispy2000

The implication is that a new pill, despite its unforeseen side effects, is necessary to cure the sexual malaise that appears to have sunk over the country.

Antidepressants Cause Major Increase In Miscarriages

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 11:33am CDT by take2la

Medical powers-that-be are pressing to identify women "at risk" of depression during pregnancy—likely to push them into taking anti- depressants. Now, a study has shown that SSRI and SNRI antidepressants can increase miscarriages by 68 percent.

Are you at risk for cervical cancer?

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 11:29am CDT by msnbc.com health

Are you at risk for cervical cancer?

The Total Failure of Modern Psychiatry

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 11:26am CDT by take2la

Like BP, AIG, Enron, Comcast, WorldCom, and the myriad of other recent corporate examples-- Pharma and Psychiatry as industries have shown in innumerable ways just WHERE their corporate bread is buttered.

To save America's health, we must end nutritional illiteracy among doctors, patients

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 11:21am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

I've known many brilliant people. Even a few geniuses. But rarely do I meet anyone whose knowledge of food and nutrition rises very far above outright ignorance.

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After 50 years in the dark, ADA calls for well-designed, adequately-powered comparative effectiveness trials on macrovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes (not fair to kill people)

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 11:12am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

"Safe is clearly better than sorry," he told the ADA audience, agreeing on the advantage of having more data on cardiovascular outcomes at the time of drug approval.

Should the U.S. keep using polygraphs?

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 11:10am CDT by msnbc.com health

Should the U.S. keep using polygraphs?

Bottled Water Everywhere: Keeping it Safe

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 10:41am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Consumers have a big thirst for bottled water. The International Bottled Water Association says that more than 8 billion gallons of it were consumed worldwide in 2009 alone.

The Year Without Sex - Culture - The Atlantic

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 10:30am CDT by Newbigtech

Fed up with the "kind of sex I was supposed to be cool with as a postfeminist, twenty-first century Western woman—a casual sort of intimacy without intimacy," Anderson decided to take on a vow of chastity in an effort to make sense of what was missing in the dating mishaps of h …

Report: Hawaii has lowest gun death rate in US.

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 10:12am CDT by msnbc.com health

Report: Hawaii has lowest gun death rate in US.

Say No To Drug Abuse.

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 9:59am CDT by indiaaspire

Drugs give momentary ecstasy...and life long addiction & impairements.Pl.say no to it.

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Study: Abstinence-Only Lunch Programs Ineffective At Combating Teen Obesity | The Onion - America's Finest News Source

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 9:58am CDT by jedipunk

WASHINGTON—According to the findings of a recent Department of Health and Human Services study, school lunch programs that teach children to avoid all contact with food may not be an effective method of reducing teen obesity rates.

Easy Ways A Treadmill Can Help You Get In Shape | Health and Fitness With Alando

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 9:55am CDT by Alando OConner

Easy Ways A Treadmill Can Help You Get In Shape | Health and Fitness With Alando

British couple has 'black-and-white twins' twice

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 9:54am CDT by msnbc.com health

One baby is fair with blue eyes like mom while twin has darker skin like dad

Popular diabetes drug puts heart at risk

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 9:46am CDT by msnbc.com health

FDA will decide whether Avandia should stay on market

Diabetes drug risks reported ahead of FDA hearing

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 9:05am CDT by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer

A new study led by a federal drug safety expert ties the controversial diabetes drug Avandia to a higher risk of heart problems, strokes and deaths in older adults, and says it is more dangerous than a rival drug, Actos.

Many Americans overtreated to death

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 8:56am CDT by msnbc.com health

Patients spending trying more last-ditch treatments in final days

How young is too young for anti-aging procedures?

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 8:48am CDT by msnbc.com health

Why do you think teenagers are worrying about aging already?

Euthanasia Requests Triple in Belgium, Highest Among Young Cancer Victims

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 8:30am CDT by laws-john

According to Belgian pro-life activist Lionel Roosemont, interviewed by LifeSiteNews last year, euthanasia in Belgium often exceeds the legal limits, and doctors eliminate patients who have never given consent, based on their own personal criteria.

Experts urge reform of global drug policy

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 5:45am CDT by Veronika Oleksyn, Asociated Press Writer

Policies that criminalize drug users fuel the spread of AIDS and should be reformed, experts preparing for an international conference said Monday.

Heavy women's miscarriage risk higher after IVF

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 5:11am CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

Overweight women have a much higher risk of a miscarriage after having in-vitro fertilization compared with slim women, new research says.

Human lab rats loan bodies to science for cash

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 1:06am CDT by msnbc.com health

But those who cheat make each of us part of the experiment

Feds probe chelation-heart disease study

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 12:24am CDT by msnbc.com health

Enrollment halted amid questions about deaths, other risks

Vote: What scares you most about tanning?

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 12:17am CDT by msnbc.com health

Vote: What scares you most about tanning?

15 die in Manam - Mysterious Disease

Posted: June 28th, 2010, 12:01am CDT by Seagull

FIFTEEN people from Manam Island in Madang have died from a mysterious disease. However, Sir Peter Barter, who yesterday flew to the island on his helicopter, said last night the disease could be cholera although this was yet to be confirmed

Stem-cell corneas last up to a decade: study

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 11:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Stem-cell corneas last up to a decade: study

Americans are treated, and overtreated, to death

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 11:01pm CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

The doctors finally let Rosaria Vandenberg go home.

Ill. inmate died in agony while pleading for help

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 9:38pm CDT by luckydog

PEKIN, Ill.

Largest diabetes gene search finds 12 new links

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 9:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Largest diabetes gene search finds 12 new links

Ill. inmate died in agony while pleading for help

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 8:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Ill. inmate died in agony while pleading for help

Searching For Solutions To AIDS

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 8:26pm CDT by laws-john

The Catholic Church is regularly pilloried for its refusal to back the use of condoms in fighting the spread of HIV and AIDS. This nonacceptance is not only sound moral teaching, but it also has solid scientific foundations.

Light-zapped mushrooms filled with vitamin D

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 7:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Bringing 'shrooms out of the dark packs them with sunshine nutrient

Ageless Living: It's never too late - or too soon - to start

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 7:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Ageless Living: It's never too late - or too soon - to start

Scientists Develop New Male Pill

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 5:27pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

SCIENTISTS have developed the male alternative to the female contraceptive pill. The formula removes vital protein in sperm required for a woman to conceive. Israeli scientists behind the breakthrough say it only needs to be taken once every three months.

Be well, be healthy: 7 days to a fitter family

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 4:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Be well, be healthy: 7 days to a fitter family

Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department: Hot Outdoors-Be Cool Indoors!!!

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 4:01pm CDT by PGCares

Very hot and humid conditions are expected in the Prince George's County MD, today. The high temperature is forecast to be 99 degrees, and the heat index could rise to 103 or 104. Air quality is Code Orange (unhealthy for sensitive groups).

Father of 63, and counting: meet the modern sperm donor

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 2:11pm CDT by Carloz

Houben has been donating sperm for more than 10 years now, first at the local sperm bank and then, after reaching the clinic's legal limit, privately via the internet. Most of his donating is done in his neat, modest flat on an estate on the outskirts of the Dutch town.

Kylie Minogue sells halter dress for AIDS charity

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 1:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Kylie Minogue sells halter dress for AIDS charity

3 Burmese pythons saved from flooded home in Neb.

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 1:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health

3 Burmese pythons saved from flooded home in Neb.

U.S. government panel now pushing "vaccinations for all!" No exceptions…

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 1:26pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted 11-0 with one abstention to recommend yearly flu vaccination for everyone except for children under the age of six months, whose immune systems have not yet developed enough for vaccination to be safe, and people with egg all …

Calif. takes steps to cover medically uninsured

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

Calif. takes steps to cover medically uninsured

Male birth control pill soon a reality

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 1:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Implants, patches and creams also on the way

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Kellogg Company Voluntarily Recalls Select Packages of Kellogg's® Corn Pops®, Kellogg's® Honey Smacks®, Kellogg's® Froot Loops® and Kellogg's® Apple Jacks®

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 1:04pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Battle Creek, Mich. - Working in consultation with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) is implementing a voluntary recall of certain breakfast cereals due to an uncharacteristic off-flavor and smell coming from the liner in the package.

Arsenic water killing 1 in 5 in Bangladesh

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 12:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health

WHO calls it 'largest mass poisoning of a population in history'

3 cleared in Colorado pot-growing probe

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 12:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health

3 cleared in Colorado pot-growing probe

Breastfeeding is 'creepy'

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 12:11pm CDT by redshadowwithgreenbackground

An article describing breastfeeding as "creepy", written by the deputy editor of a leading parenting magazine, has caused widespread outrage on the internet and prompted protests to the Press Complaints Commission.

Study Indicates Sitting Straight 'Bad for Backs'

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 11:57am CDT by jameseg

"Sitting up straight is not the best position for office workers, a study has suggested."

10 sneaky ways to cut 100 calories

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 11:37am CDT by msnbc.com health

Outsmart your appetite with these simple substitutions

French youths protest over higher retirement age

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 11:35am CDT by msnbc.com health

French youths protest over higher retirement age

Sleep on it: Dreams help solve day's problems

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 11:32am CDT by msnbc.com health

Slumbering mind is ripe for "out of the box" thinking, experts say

Arsenic water killing 1 in 5 exposed in Bangladesh

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 11:02am CDT by Margie Mason, AP Medical Writer

Hanufa Bibi stoops in a worn sari and mismatched flip-flops to work the hand pump on her backyard well. Spurts of clear water wash grains of rice from her hands, but she can never get them clean.

Coffee May Protect Against Head and Neck Cancers

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 10:38am CDT by Desertzonie

"Data on the effects of coffee on cancer risk have been mixed. However, results of a recent study add to the brewing evidence that drinking coffee protects against cancer, this time against head and neck cancer."

German court legalises euthanasia with patient consent

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 8:10am CDT by upswing

A top German court has ruled that it is not a criminal offence to cut off the life support of a dying person if that person has given their consent. The Federal Court of Justice acquitted a lawyer who had advised the daughter of a comatose woman to cut off her feeding tube.

Scientists say test could predict menopause

Posted: June 27th, 2010, 3:06am CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

Doctors could one day use a blood test to predict decades in advance when women will go into menopause, scientists say. In research to be presented on Monday at a European fertility conference in Rome, Iranian experts say their preliminary study could be a first step toward developing a tool to help women decide when they want to have children.

Why We Kiss: The Science of Sex - DivineCaroline

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 9:31pm CDT by Socrates1

Not my usual style seed, but it's....Saturday Night.

Which is better?

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 5:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Take our quiz to test your knowledge and learn to make smart food choices

Webb and Akaka Declare War on Vietnam Veterans/Widows

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 4:15pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

Senator Webb and Senator Akaka have declared war on the Vietnam Veterans/Widows of the nation; those that are left. Seemingly in concert with the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee membership as well as most of the entire Senate that have championed this…declared war.

Agent Orange issues set for Sept. hearing

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 3:38pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

VA Secretary Eric Shinseki will get the Senate hearing he didn't want.

Senator has plan to improve vets claims process

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 3:34pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

The chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee has unveiled a two-part plan for improving the disability claims process.

Mich. Sen. Stabenow: Poison needed to fight carp

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 3:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Mich. Sen. Stabenow: Poison needed to fight carp

Pets abandoned by U.S. troops face death

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 2:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Georgia army town struggles to cope with hundreds of strays

19 brands of dog and cat food recalled

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 2:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Contaminated products containing toxic chemical killed at least 76 dogs

Nurses union to bring gripes to Whitman's hometown

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 2:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Nurses union to bring gripes to Whitman's hometown

YouTube - Jamaica: Jerk Chicken

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 2:03pm CDT by Nature Quest

some good cooking..the healthy way..

Cancer-fighting supplements: What works?

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 1:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Cancer-fighting supplements: What works?

Illinois Firm Recalls BBQ Chicken Pizza Products That May Contain Foreign Materials

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 1:17pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

WASHINGTON, June 25, 2010 - Great Kitchens, Inc., a Romeoville, Ill., establishment, is recalling approximately 109,800 pounds of BBQ chicken pizza products that may contain foreign materials, the U.S.

"Higher" Education in Jersey Could Mean Medical Marijuana Classes

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 1:07pm CDT by McSpocky

A New Jersey lawmaker who was instrumental in helping pass a medical marijuana law back in January is now suggesting that the state's premier university become a national center for research and curriculum into the plant and its benefits.

Colo. medical marijuana law raising issues

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 12:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Colo. medical marijuana law raising issues

Post Secret Suicide: Please Don't Jump! - Video

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 12:42pm CDT by Digits

People Mobilize on the Internet saying, "Don't Jump!" When an anonymous post on PostSecret.com said the writer would jump off the Golden Gate bridge, people mobilized on the site and on Facebook to prevent the suicide. [ View the Video | PostSecret | PostSecret on FB ]

Coca-Cola Zero

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 12:31pm CDT by Matti Viikate

Coca-Cola Zero is good tasting, and is not so bad fore you're health as ordinary Coca-Cola, or some other drink like that. That's why it is wise idea to drink it, if you want to drink sometrhing like that.

Bill Couzens Less Cancer Founder -AntiCancer Top Chef Recipe

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 12:19pm CDT by Bill Couzens

Yum.

NH woman on oxygen dies after power cut to home

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 12:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NH woman on oxygen dies after power cut to home

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No protective gear, no antitoxicants: Medical experts study human health effects of BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 11:48am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The oil is inescapable to the people of the Gulf Coast. Cleanup workers burn it at sea, skim it in boats. Residents smell its sheen, pick up its puddles and tar balls with shovels. Tourists sometimes let their kids swim in it.

Hospital plans to offer first uterus transplant

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 11:20am CDT by msnbc.com health

Controversial surgery might allow women without a womb to have children

The Sunscreen Scandal: Are We Getting All the Facts?

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 10:58am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

What you can do to make healthier and more informed choices about sunscreens and sun safety.

Sex does the body good

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 10:22am CDT by msnbc.com health

Regular romps can provide a host of physiological benefits

Confirmed: 10 minutes for sex is optimal

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 10:15am CDT by The Grim Creeper

Couples who think they're not measuring up because so many celebrities boast about sex sessions that last all night can take some comfort.

High blood sugar in pregnancy puts baby at risk

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 9:46am CDT by msnbc.com health

Obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure can appear later in child's life

Hong Kong air pollution blamed on political system

Posted: June 26th, 2010, 2:30am CDT by Joyce Woo, Associated Press Writer

Democracy activists are not the only ones unhappy with a slow pace of electoral reform in Hong Kong.

No mouth-to-mouth required in new CPR rules

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 7:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health

In a major change, the American Heart Association said that hands-only CPR - rapid, deep presses on the victim's chest until help arrives - works just as well as standard CPR for most adults.

Words for healthcare

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 6:31pm CDT by Anthony-1802249

Healthcare is not broken, the cost is. Hundreds of $Billions$ have gone into medical R&D so you / family can get some of the best treatment the world knows. And NO, it's not free, nothing is. Even free volunteers have costs such as transportation & supplies.

NIBIB and the Indian Department of Biotechnology Collaborate to Develop Low-Cost Medical Devices

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 6:20pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Supplemental Funding Available for NIBIB-Supported Researchers to Work With Scientists and Engineers from India

Osteoarthritis Treatment Now

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 5:48pm CDT by T.C. KENNEDY

Having suffered with osteoarthritis for years, and now am feeling the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, I am looking for a more effective alternative to taking Vicodin 5/500.

British children 'getting fatter at twice the rate of American youngsters'

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 5:44pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

British children are getting fatter at twice the rate of those in America and spending far more on unhealthy snacks, new figures suggest. -- By Andrew Hough

Calif. dogs get new leash on life north of border

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 5:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Life after doggy death row was just a three-hour jet ride away for 60 pooches flown to Canada on Friday for adoption north of the border.

The FDA, Toxins in Cosmetics, Personal Products, and Your Body

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 5:16pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The FDA has taken no regulatory action whatsoever over the last six decades to protect the public from unknowing exposures to a wide range of toxic ingredients in cosmetic and personal care products. These include allergens, hormones, carcinogens and their precursors.

GSK Settles 200 Paxil Birth Defects Cases

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 5:05pm CDT by take2la

GSK Settles 200 Paxil Birth Defects Cases

Democrats mulling stand-alone jobless aid

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 4:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The demise of Democrats' jobs-agenda legislation means that unemployment benefits will phase out for more than 200,000 people a week. Governors who had counted on fresh federal aid will now have to consider more budget cuts, tax increases and layoffs of state workers.

The Marvellous Health of Unvaccinated Children

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 4:26pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The rate of autism in the U.S. is now an unthinkable 1 in 100. Those who are unvaccinated boast numbers that run in shocking contrast to the nation's statistics. As this article is directed to the American people, I will not go on at length here.

Council Of Europe Calls For Probe Into False Swine Flu Pandemic

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 4:15pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The Council of Europe called Thursday for a probe into the World Health Organisation's handling of the H1N1 swine flu outbreak, which it said led to unjustified scares and waste of public money.

Merck hit with $8 million Fosamax verdict

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 4:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Drugmaker Merck & Co. has been hit with an $8 million jury verdict in the case of a Florida woman who says Merck's osteoporosis drug destroyed her jaw bone and caused significant pain.

The American Cancer Society Runs With the Money and Away from the Cure, Part V

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 3:45pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

In a ground-breaking report issued by the National Academy of Sciences in June of 1993 entitled "Pesticides in the Diet of Children," they declared the nation's food supply was "inadequately protected" from cancer-causing pesticides and a significant threat to the health of child …

Two Harbors bus driver-janitor retires amid sex-assault allegations

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 3:42pm CDT by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

It is very disquieting to even imagine a school bus driver attempting to sexually assault some young girls between the ages of six and ten. I find it shameful that he will be able to retire on June 30, 2010 and get paid for his skullduggery.

Childlessness is up in the U.S.

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 3:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Nearly 1 in 5 American women beyond childbearing years never gave birth as fewer couples, particularly higher-educated whites, view having children as necessary to a good marriage.

NH woman on oxygen dies after power cut to home

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 3:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A woman who needed powered oxygen equipment to breathe died after she did not pay the power bill and a utility shut off her electricity, police said Friday. State officials were investigating whether any regulations were broken.

LA police probe 2 marijuana dispensary killings

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 2:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Homicide detectives were trying to determine Friday whether deadly attacks on staff at two medical marijuana dispensaries were connected, police said.

U.S. FDA: no shortage of kids' medicines seen

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 2:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health

U.S. health regulators said on Friday they do not expect any shortage of children's pain and allergy medications despite Johnson & Johnson's inability to resume production until at least next year.

"Jumping genes" make each person unique: study

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 2:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Stretches of DNA known as "jumping" genes are far more common than anyone thought, and almost everyone has a unique pattern of them, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.

Secretary Shinseki Breaks Ground for Replacement Medical Center in New Orleans

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 1:36pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

Project to Bring 2,000 Construction Jobs

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Colbert report: Michael Specter says everyone gets upset about Big Science and Big Pharma, but they love Big Placebo. (05:59)

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 1:34pm CDT by Scott (Scoop) Butki

Published to the Daily Show/Colbert Group

Nutrition Carbohydrates Food List - Nutrition

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 1:05pm CDT by TastesLikeChickn

This nutrition carbohydrates food list makes it clear that all carbohydrates are not equal. Healthy carbohydrate foods help you to look and feel terrific, while unhealthy carbs do just the opposite.

List Of Carbohydrate Foods - Nutrition

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 1:01pm CDT by TastesLikeChickn

This list of carbohydrate foods will prove that all carbohydrates are not created equal.

List of High Fiber Foods - Nutrition

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 12:57pm CDT by TastesLikeChickn

This list of high fiber foods with fiber content and the high fiber food chart with rankings are vital. They can help you to lose weight and prevent constipation, diabetes, heart disease and more.

Warm But Watchful Parents Can Keep Kids From Heavy Drinking - Yahoo! News

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 12:49pm CDT by midnightbliss10

THURSDAY, June 24 (HealthDay News) -- Although parents may not be able to stop their teen from experimenting with alcohol, a new study suggests that they do have a lot of influence when it comes to preventing their child from developing a heavy drinking habit.

Stymied by GOP, Democrats at loss on jobs agenda

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 12:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The demise of Democrats' jobs-agenda legislation means that unemployment benefits will phase out for more than 200,000 people a week. Governors who had counted on fresh federal aid will now have to consider more budget cuts, tax increases and layoffs of state workers.

Kellogg recalls 4 cereals for odor, off flavor

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

Kellogg Co. is voluntarily recalling about 28 million boxes of Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops and Honey Smacks cereals, saying a "waxy" smell and flavor coming from the package liners could make people sick, the company said Friday.

When vuvuzelas attack

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 12:24pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Those ear-piercing vuvuzelas at the World Cup matches are hazardous to more than your hearing – or sanity.

Are Smallpox and Other Vaccinations Dangerously Unhealthy?

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 12:14pm CDT by JohnT-1720942

"Nothing but the natural ignorance of the public, countenanced by the inoculated erroneousness of the ordinary general medical practitioners, makes such a barbarism as vaccination possible" Given all that is now coming out about the inherent dangers of vaccines, would you submit …

UK report: fetus can't feel pain before 24 weeks

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 12:03pm CDT by Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Writer

Human fetuses cannot feel pain before the age of 24 weeks, a British medical association said Friday — delivering a setback for anti-abortion activists campaigning to lower the country's 24-week time limit.

Legalize Marijuana and Tackle the Budget and Then Some!

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 11:52am CDT by Chef Jeffrey Allen Kaufman

Having just read a newsviner's short essay on the subject, I thought maybe I should muscle in a little thought from my table of thinking. So let's get to the center of the subject.

Should 1st graders have access to condoms?

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 11:00am CDT by not over it

Massachusetts school district under fire over condom policy: Provincetown school district superintendent, Beth Singer, who wrote the policy, said she wanted to ensure students of all ages requesting condoms get information on their use.

38,700 Lbs. Of Ground Beef Recalled For Possible E. Coli Contamination

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 10:51am CDT by Michael Sautter

Yesterday, the Dept. of Agriculture's Food Safety & Inspection Service announced two separate recalls -- one in California and one in New York -- totaling nearly 40,000 pounds of ground beef after learning that the batches of meat could have been contaminated with the E.

Tips on healthy eating: Ask Madelyn Fernstrom

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 10:49am CDT by msnbc.com health

Diet & nutrition editor Madelyn Fernstrom shares nutritional know-how in a live Web chat, Wednesday, June 23 at 11:45 a.m. ET.

Illinois Firm Recalls Imported Beef Products Due to Potential Animal Drug Contaminant

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 10:40am CDT by Par4TheCourse

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2010 - Sampco, Inc., a Chicago, Ill., establishment is recalling approximately 61,000 pounds of cooked canned and frozen beef products that may contain the animal drug Ivermectin, the U.S.

Maimed cat has 9 lives, 2 bionic paws

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 10:15am CDT by msnbc.com health

A cat that had both its back legs severed by a combine harvester can walk again after being fitted with prosthetic limbs in a world-first operation.

Obese have worse sexual health despite less sex

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 9:51am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Obese women have four times as many unplanned pregnancies as healthy-weight women despite having less sex, and obese men are more likely to have sexual diseases despite fewer partners, scientists said on Wednesday.

Disease risk higher for swingers than prostitutes

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 9:27am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Scientists studying swingers -- straight couples who regularly swap sexual partners and indulge in group sex at organized meeting -- say they have higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) than prostitutes.

Dog stylists unleash pets' fabulousness

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 9:09am CDT by msnbc.com health

There's a new breed of dog groomer for those who can afford it - dog stylists. Groomers keep dogs clean; stylists make them fabulous.

Drinking wine could protect your eyes

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 8:40am CDT by Michael Sautter

Drinking red wine could stop your eyesight deteriorating, a new study suggests.

Breast Cancer Survival in Blacks

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 8:21am CDT by freebirdreaming

Researchers analyzed the records of 574 breast cancer patients treated at Wishard Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis between Jan. 1, 1997 and Feb. 28, 2006, and found that 84% of these patients were underinsured.

Reusable Shopping Bags Often Contain Much Bacteria According to Researchers

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 8:00am CDT by jameseg

"The researchers tested 84 of the bags for bacteria. They found whopping amounts in all but one bag, and coliform bacteria (suggesting raw-meat or uncooked-food contamination) in half."

Childlessness is up in the U.S.

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 7:59am CDT by msnbc.com health

Nearly 1 in 5 American women beyond childbearing years never gave birth as fewer couples, particularly higher-educated whites, view having children as necessary to a good marriage.

Obesity surgery should be a family affair

Posted: June 25th, 2010, 7:56am CDT by msnbc.com health

When obesity surgery becomes a family affair, patients have a better shot at becoming the biggest loser, a new study shows.

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Prolonged bed rest duration after percutaneous coronary intervention/Connect: The World of Critical Care Nursing | Find Articles at BNET

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 7:53pm CDT by CHCCFINC

Although PCI is a common interventional procedure, there is yet no consensus about how long patients should remain under bed rest after sheath removal (Reynolds et al., 2001).

Researchers Discover How Folate Promotes Healing In Spinal Cord Injuries

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 7:04pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

NIH Funded Study Deciphers Chemical Sequence of Nerve Regeneration in Rats The vitamin folate appears to promote healing in damaged rat spinal cord tissue by triggering a change in DNA, according to a laboratory study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

Why gay parents are good parents

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 6:54pm CDT by Lilithbytes

We should acknowledge that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people do what every other American tries to do.

Tolerance of white militias exemplifies racial double standard

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 3:19pm CDT by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

Is the white militia movement merely a rebirth of yesterday's Ku Klux Klan white supremacy movement that ran roughshod over the rights of nonwhite peoples? I think it is when an uppity African American male, President Barack Obama, is their practice target on their training ran …

Jobless aid measure dying in Senate

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 3:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Republicans in the Senate appear likely to kill legislation to provide continued unemployment checks to millions of people and provide states with billions of dollars to avert layoffs.

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http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/beauty/post-workout/sweat-fixes/how-to-freshen-up-fast-after-working-out/?esrc=nwtbl

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 3:03pm CDT by Angela1586572

For those who are just getting started in a gym or community center setting and getting healthy, hope you finds these tips helpful.

No boys allowed! Save cash on a girls' night in

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 2:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Want an excuse to stay in your comfy clothes on a Friday or Saturday night? Women's Health magazine offers four inexpensive ideas that will cover you from food to fun for a grown-up slumber party.

Hospitals' 'code blue' most deadly at night

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 2:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The graveyard shift at the hospital is the worst time to call code blue, a new study finds. Patients who go into cardiac arrest while in the hospital are more likely to die if it happens after 11 p.m.

What if the Pill was over the counter?

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 2:48pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

An op-ed in today's New York Times argues, "Women don't need a doctor to tell them if they need cold medicine or condoms, and they shouldn't need a doctor's permission to take the pill." Is that true?

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Posted: June 24th, 2010, 2:32pm CDT by Angela1586572

When growing up in Key West, Florida.. enjoying jumping rope with my sisters of color. We even used two jumping ropes. We also sang deep southern songs during that time.

Kick the Habit Without Gaining a Pound - MSN Health & Fitness - Quit Smoking

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 2:25pm CDT by Dar73

Kick the Habit Without Gaining a Pound - MSN Health & Fitness - Quit Smoking

Most Americans consume too much salt

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 2:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A new government report shows that only a small fraction of U.S. adults are meeting strict limits on salt consumption.

New doctors could get shorter shifts under new proposal

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 2:25pm CDT by Kitty4038

CHICAGO (AP) — Patients will be told when they're being treated by rookie doctors, who would get shorter shifts and better supervision under proposed work changes for medical residents.

Doctor tied to 68 overdose deaths found guilty

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

A federal jury has found a Kansas doctor and his wife guilty of conspiring to profit from illegally prescribing painkillers to dozens of patients who later died.

Lab-grown lungs? Scientists making progress

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 2:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health

It is an early step toward one day building new lungs: Yale University researchers took apart and regrew a rat's lung, then transplanted it and watched it breathe.

Stem cells reverse blindness caused by burns

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 2:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Dozens of people who were blinded or otherwise suffered severe eye damage when they were splashed with caustic chemicals had their sight restored with transplants of their own stem cells - a stunning success for the burgeoning cell-therapy field, Italian researchers reported Wedn …

'My morning sickness was so bad I had to have an abortion'

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 1:30pm CDT by cartooncat

A mother has told how she suffered such extreme morning sickness that she chose to have an abortion. Cheryl Harrison made the heartbreaking decision after her condition left her unable to walk or care for her young daughter.

Rowing against the tide...

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 1:19pm CDT by RebelGirl

Rowing against the tide…

Friendly's BurgerMelt: Worse Than KFC's Double Down?

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 1:19pm CDT by Josh of Arc

We all know that the bun is easily the most boring part of a burger. So why not swap a stale old bun for something rich and flavorful like, say, a couple of grilled cheese sandwiches? Oh, wait. That's already been done.

Changing Behavior Real Key to Stopping AIDS

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 1:16pm CDT by laws-john

Despite the great increase in condom use, the new HIV infection rate has not gone down, but remains level at about 40,000 per year, with some 15,000 people still dying each year from the disease.

Scientists grow a rat lung in the laboratory

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 1:00pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

It's an early step toward one day building new lungs: Yale University researchers took apart and regrew a rat's lung, and then transplanted it and watched it breathe.

Jobless aid measure dying in Senate

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 12:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Republicans in the Senate appear likely to kill legislation to provide continued unemployment checks to millions of people and provide states with billions of dollars to avert layoffs.

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Small fraction of Americans meet salt guidelines

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 11:08am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

Most U.S. adults should eat less than a teaspoon of salt each day, but a new government report says just 1 in 18 meet that goal.

runaway census cost is frightening preview of true Obamacare price tag

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 10:27am CDT by joe-1280782

If the costs of a relatively simple administrative procedure like taking the decennial census have a history of spiraling wildly out of control, what is the graph of runaway Obamacare costs going to look like? Imagine the price tag of having the government in charge of keepin …

Addicted docs put patients in peril

Posted: June 24th, 2010, 8:21am CDT by msnbc.com health

Strung-out doctors and nurses imperil patients' lives every day. So why is no one trying to catch them?

In Gulf cleanup, toxic risks are uncertain - USATODAY.com

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 10:05pm CDT by CHCCFINC

There can be immediate, short-term effects from exposure to toxins, but possible long-term effects, including neurological ailments and cancers, can take weeks to years to appear.

The hidden cost of heroism

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 8:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health

More than any illness or accident, one killer continues to mystify scientists for its power to make a man self-destruct in seconds - and then make him a legend forever.

STI risk higher for swingers than prostitutes

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 8:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Scientists studying swingers say they have higher rates of sexually transmitted infections than prostitutes.

U.S. Spends The Most On Health Care, Yet Gets Least

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 7:48pm CDT by TDR

Pretty much no matter how you measure it, our health care system stinks. Once again that's the sobering conclusion of the 2010 version of the annual Commonwealth Fund comparison of the U.S. health system with those in other industrialized nations.

Hamilton having surgery to remove benign tumor

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 7:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Olympic gold medal figure skater Scott Hamilton had successful surgery Wednesday to remove a benign brain tumor.

New Survey: Recession Is Hitting Cancer Survivors Hard

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 6:41pm CDT by commprof

A new survey, from the lobbying arm of the American Cancer Society, says that the recession is leaving cancer survivors in economic predicaments.

More than 170 medical marijuana dispensaries notify Los Angeles of intent to stay open

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 6:33pm CDT by MissLB79

Los Angeles medical marijuana dispensaries notify Los Angeles of intent to stay open....more loop holes??

Experts: CT scans pose risks, need more regulation

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 6:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health

From long-term cancer risks to radiation overdose mistakes, CT scans pose a growing danger to the American public and need more regulation to improve their safety, imaging experts write in a leading medical journal.

Breast cancer kills more uninsured blacks

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 6:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Underinsured African-American women die more often from breast cancer than underinsured white women, even when treated at the same hospital by the same doctors.

Stem cells reverse blindness caused by burns

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 5:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Dozens of people who were blinded or otherwise suffered severe eye damage when they were splashed with caustic chemicals had their sight restored with transplants of their own stem cells - a stunning success for the burgeoning cell-therapy field, Italian researchers reported Wedn …

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Health Risks from Oil Spill: "Some of the Most Toxic Chemicals that We Know" , "Every Place Can be Ground Zero", CDC Advises "Everyone" to Avoid Oil

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 4:36pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

While we must keep the risk in perspective - and while this does not mean that Gulf coast residents will suffer mass illness due to the oil spill - we should not underestimate the risks either.

Animal care: MFA says veganism is answer; farm industry says education

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 4:35pm CDT by Lilithbytes

MARYSVILLE, Ohio — Because we don't know what's happening on today's farms, going vegan — the forgoing of meat, eggs and dairy products — is the safest way to ensure animals are being treated humanely and compassionately.

How One Chef Is Moving Vegetables Center Stage

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 4:24pm CDT by Lilithbytes

If you eyed Esquire a few years ago, you'd know he was chosen as one of only four young chefs to watch. If you've followed Iron Chef America this season, you've seen him dismiss his sous-chef and work his magic solo.

Stem cells reverse blindness caused by burns

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 4:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Dozens of people who were blinded or otherwise suffered severe eye damage when they were splashed with caustic chemicals had their sight restored with transplants of their own stem cells - a stunning success for the burgeoning cell-therapy field, Italian researchers reported Wedn …

Growing vegetarian popularity among Connecticut teens

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 4:18pm CDT by Lilithbytes

Vegetarianism has been growing popularity with Connecticut teens within the last twenty years. Three big reasons for this dietary change are increased awareness of animal cruelty, religion and health.

Doctors in training may get shorter shifts

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 4:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Patients will be told when they're being treated by rookie doctors, who would get shorter shifts and better supervision under proposed work changes for medical residents.

Rookie docs may get more oversight, shorter shifts

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 4:00pm CDT by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer

Patients will be told when they're being treated by rookie doctors, who would get shorter shifts and better supervision under proposed work changes for medical residents.

Stem cells reverse blindness caused by burns

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 4:00pm CDT by Alicia Chang, AP Science Writer

Dozens of people who were blinded or otherwise suffered severe eye damage when they were splashed with caustic chemicals had their sight restored with transplants of their own stem cells — a stunning success for the burgeoning cell-therapy field, Italian researchers reported Wednesday.

Experts: CT scans pose risks, need more regulation

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 4:00pm CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

From long-term cancer risks to radiation overdose mistakes, CT scans pose a growing danger to the American public and need more regulation to improve their safety, imaging experts write in a leading medical journal.

Experts: CT scans pose risks, need more regulation

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 4:00pm CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Top imaging experts are urging new rules for CT scans, powerful medical tests that use far more radiation than ordinary X-rays.

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US scores dead last again in healthcare study Â» Tech Jackal

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 3:53pm CDT by Newbigtech

he study found that Americans, while considered one of the more wealthy countries, get less for their money when it comes to health related services.

"Early Signs of Schizophrenia in Child's Brain Identified"

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 2:52pm CDT by take2la

Scientists are reported to have identified what they are expecting could be associated to the early signs of schizophrenia in the child's brains just after birth.

35,000 pounds of beef recalled for E.coli fears

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 2:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A Southern California meat distributor has recalled some 35,000 pounds of ground-beef that might be contaminated with E. coli.

Study shows mounting AIDS toll in Swaziland

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 11:21am CDT by Phathizwe-Chief Zulu, Associated Press Writer

Swaziland's death rate more than doubled in a decade, proof of the toll of AIDS, statisticians in this southern African kingdom said Wednesday.

Reducing Risk, Increasing AIDS

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 7:54am CDT by laws-john

Well before western donors and condoms arrived on the scene, Uganda had cut its level of casual sex by two-thirds and subsequently its HIV rate by two-thirds. Several years later, Kenya replicated this success.

Heavy health burden: Fat but

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 7:50am CDT by msnbc.com health

Folks who have gained weight due to medical conditions or by taking prescribed medications like steroids feel the wrath of a society that values thinness.

Heavy health burden: Fat but not my fault

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 7:50am CDT by tyler

Folks who have gained weight due to medical conditions or by taking prescribed medications like steroids feel the wrath of a society that values thinness.

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United Pet Group Voluntarily Recalls Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement for Dogs Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 7:14am CDT by Par4TheCourse

United Pet Group, Cincinnati, Ohio is voluntarily recalling all unexpired lots of its PRO-PET ADULT DAILY VITAMIN Supplement tablets for Dogs due to possible Salmonella contamination. The Food and Drug Administration is aware of this recall.

Bitey is Home - Truly A Good News Wednesday Story

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 7:02am CDT by Spikegary

Just wanted all to know, Bitey, a friend to many of us, was hospitalized with some very serious health issues. Her partner, Remote Viewer has been placing updates on Newsvine for us, her friends. Well, the truly good nes is, she's HOME!!!!!!

One reason why humans are special and unique

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 6:52am CDT by Par4TheCourse

There must be something in the water here in Lanesboro, Minnesota, because last night I dreamt of an encounter with a very muscular African-American centaur, an orgiastic experience with – gasp – drunken members of the opposite sex and (as if that weren't enough) then being …

One reason why humans are special and unique: We masturbate. A lot.

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 6:52am CDT by Par4TheCourse

There must be something in the water here in Lanesboro, Minnesota, because last night I dreamt of an encounter with a very muscular African-American centaur, an orgiastic experience with – gasp – drunken members of the opposite sex and (as if that weren't enough) then being …

Does Viagra Cause Divorce?

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 6:27am CDT by maddad

After a decade on the market, Viagra has helped thousands of men get back in the bedroom. But it may spark other problems in the home that can eventually lead to divorce, some marriage counselors maintain.

Getting Fresh in the South Bronx

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 6:03am CDT by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

We feel compassionate and want to help when we see people in other nations dying from starvation. As the aid workers off load food to the millions starving, we might feel good that we are giving these poor people some semblance of life.

'Choosy' women set high standards for sperm

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 4:17am CDT by Seagull

The age old male view that women are too picky has been taken to a whole new level after research found the female reproductive system may be rejecting sperm it doesn't find good enough to create a pregnancy.

Study: U.K. health system 'most efficient' - U.S. in last place

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 4:13am CDT by Carloz

The UK's health system is the most efficient, a study of seven industrialised countries has said. Britain also scored highly on quality of care and access to care, the Commonwealth Fund report found, but came second to last for "long, healthy, productive lives".

When research is torture "Speaking of Medicine"

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 3:29am CDT by camdic

The discussion was sparked by a widely reported – at least in the US – white paper circulated by Physicians for Human Rights, Experiments in Torture .

Legal deal for sick 9/11 workers back in NYC court

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 2:49am CDT by Associated Press

Lawyers for thousands of Sept. 11 responders are back in a New York City court trying to rally support for a deal that would end a seven-year legal fight over the toxic fallout caused by the collapse of the World Trade Center.

Understanding the Language of Care

Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 2:31am CDT by Miss Linguistics

When the fine print is unintelligible even for native English speakers, what hope is there for Latino immigrants? The idea of navigating the health-care system stirs the simple fear that hidden within the arcane language of insurance policies are some unpleasant surprises.

McDonald's faces lawsuit over Happy Meals - latimes.com

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 11:31pm CDT by Doug-375144

Are there no parents in Calif. with any control over their own children ? Is it really McD making them unhealthy or is it the parent taking them there too often instead of preparing a proper meal. Who is controling here the adult or the kids.

Brain scans read your mind

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 11:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Brain scans may be able to predict what you will do better than you can yourself, and might offer a powerful tool for advertisers or health officials seeking to motivate consumers.

Federal health care site coming July 1

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 11:14pm CDT by Rodney-889389

Wish finding health insurance were as easy as shopping for an airline ticket?

Organic Food is Better

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 10:34pm CDT by krishna-167929

"Organic food is usually more expensive than its conventional counterparts, so, are you getting more for your money? We think so; check out some of our picks explaining the benefits of eating organic.

Woman's death calls gene therapy into question

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 10:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Jolee Mohr died three weeks after receiving experimental gene therapy. Now U.S. health officials are investigating the 36-year-old's death, which raises questions about how medical studies are done and how much study volunteers are told of the risks.

Shellfish poisoning kills 2 in one week

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 8:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A second person from Alaska has died from a suspected case of paralytic shellfish poisoning in less than a week.

Parents lowball heavy tots' weight

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 8:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Most parents don't realize if their preschool-age child is overweight or obese, a new study suggests. The results show 71 percent of parents with overweight toddlers misperceived their child's weight as being healthy.

No link seen between cell phone towers, cancer

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 7:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Children who live close to a mobile phone tower don't appear to be at any higher risk of cancer than those who don't live in the neighborhood, a new study says.

Polish man with both hands transplanted doing fine

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 7:43pm CDT by Associated Press

A doctor who took part in a double hand transplant on a young Polish soldier earlier this month says the operation has been a success and the patient is doing fine.

FDA struggles to track foreign drug trials

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 6:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing only a fraction of foreign drug trials, as companies increasingly move drug testing overseas to reduce costs, a report said.

Woman sues Subway over sickening sandwich

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 6:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A suburban Chicago woman who claims she went to the emergency room after eating a Subway sandwich is suing the restaurant chain following a salmonella outbreak that sickened nearly 100 of its customers across Illinois.

Botox paralyzes your emotions, too

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 6:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A well-known side effect of Botox is the inability to fully express emotions. Now research reveals another side effect: the inability to fully feel emotions.

Fancy a glass of water or a can of cola? Perhaps you should read this before you decide!!

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 6:11pm CDT by Ms CYPRAH

1. We all know that water is important but I've never seen it written down like this before. 2. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half world population)

No link between cell towers, kids' cancer risk

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 6:01pm CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

Children whose mothers lived close to a mobile phone tower while pregnant did not appear to be at any higher risk of cancer than children whose mothers lived farther away, a new study finds.

Activists Try To Bring End To Female Genital Mutilation

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 5:52pm CDT by commprof

Female Genital Mutilation May Be More Common In The United States Than People Think. The Procedure Has Even Been Written Up In A Mainstream Medical Journal.

Coffee cuts risk of head, neck cancers

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 2:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Coffee might stave off more than just sleep, according to research showing that those who chug a lot of java have a lower rate of head and neck cancers.

Life-extending Drug May Also Combat Obesity

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 12:06pm CDT by luckydog

The compound resveratrol, which is present in red wine and gained fame for its supposed life-extending properties, might also help combat obesity, a new study in animals suggests. The results show lemurs, members of the primate family, gained less weight during their seasonal fa …

From Antivirus to Antibiotics, McAfee Searches for a Last Cure

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 12:05pm CDT by tyler

It grows wild along the shores of the New River, among the Mayan ruins of Lamanai, next to the lilies that are home to little yellow birds that skip across the pads.

Defiant Obama defends health care overhaul

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 11:57am CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

A defiant President Barack Obama says he'll defend his new health care law against a Republican campaign to repeal it.

White House releases 'patient bill of rights'

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 11:57am CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

President Barack Obama unveiled a package of consumer benefits Tuesday to build support for his health care overhaul within a divided nation and warned Republicans about trying to repeal his landmark law. "We're not going back," said a defiant president.

Why some women wear too much perfume

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 11:34am CDT by msnbc.com health

Women who doll up with too much perfume might not know it because they're depressed.

Parents lowball heavy tots' weight

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 11:33am CDT by msnbc.com health

Most parents don't realize if their preschool-age child is overweight or obese, a new study suggests. The results show 71 percent of parents with overweight toddlers misperceived their child's weight as being healthy.

Drug Trials Abroad Keep Auditors Away

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 11:26am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Medical ethicists have worried for years about the growing share of new drugs whose human trials took place in foreign countries where federal auditors could not make sure patients were protected, but no one knew how big the potential problem was.

Gift of life: the UK's living organ donors

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 11:17am CDT by cartooncat

Would you give up one of your organs for a complete stranger? Chris Kendall gave up one of his kidneys for a total stranger. Denis Campbell asks what motivates the handful of living 'altruistic donors'

40,000 deaths a year due to junk food, says health watchdog

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 10:48am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

More than 40,000 Britons are dying unnecessarily every year because of high levels of salt and fat in their diets, the Government's public health watchdog Nice has warned.

FDA slow to rule on tobacco regulation

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 10:30am CDT by msnbc.com health

A year after a new law put tobacco regulation in the hands of the Food and Drug Administration, one thing is clear: It will likely be years before any of the most aggressive steps to reduce deaths from smoking might happen.

Gaps in Health Data, Suspicions About BP Oil Spill Worry U.S. Panelists

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 10:30am CDT by Kay4

There are "large gaps" in data now being gathered on the health of the 34,000 workers cleaning up the largest oil spill in U.S. history, and growing concern that BP Plc will fail to publicize problems if they do arise.

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A history of ear tubes to treat infections does not appear to adversely affect children with cochlear implants

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 10:14am CDT by chanson81

Newborn hearing screening is standard in almost all states. The use of cochlear implants to reverse hearing loss have been shown to be successful in children younger than age 2, according to background information in the article.

White House releases 'patients' bill of rights'

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 9:55am CDT by msnbc.com health

Most health insurance plans will soon be barred from turning children down due to pre-existing medical problems, under an enforcement plan the White House announced Tuesday for the new patients' bill of rights.

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What should Americans eat? Experts announce 8 new food â��rulesâ�� - Healthy Living on Shine

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 9:52am CDT by lenagirlnj

8 new rules on dietary intake for today's American. Nothing that we didn't already know, but now its "official."

2 experts resign from WHO swine flu review panel

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 9:34am CDT by Associated Press

The World Health Organization said Tuesday that two members of an expert panel reviewing the global body's response to the swine flu outbreak have resigned over concerns about perceived conflict of interest.

Dying Cancer Patients are Milked for Every Last Dollar

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 9:13am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Recent studies and reports have revealed that terminal cancer patients are frequently given harsh chemotherapy drugs and radiation treatments long after they have been diagnosed as hopeless.

Let the Pill Go Free

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 8:59am CDT by SansSerif

...But there is something we could do to help the pill live up to its potential: let women purchase it over the counter. A half-century of evidence shows us that it's safe to dispense the pill without a prescription.

'Just one hour listening to an MP3 player can damage hearing'

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 8:38am CDT by chanson81

Careful... if you are concerned at all about keeping your hearing sharp, you may need to read this, and be conscious of the levels you are listening to your iPod at.

Child mortality rates up in Africa despite UN push

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 8:06am CDT by Jason Straziuso, Associated Press Writer

Ten African countries have halved their poverty rates over the last two decades, but child mortality rates have increased in six sub-Saharan nations, a report on the U.N.'s Millennium Development Goals released Tuesday found.

Avoid These Toxic Protein Powders Until You Hear These Disturbing Details

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 7:50am CDT by cyirra

The scoop on protein powders and various metals and toxins found in them!

Parents lowball heavy tots' weight

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 7:48am CDT by msnbc.com health

Most parents don't realize if their preschool-age child is overweight or obese, a new study suggests. The results show 71 percent of parents with overweight toddlers misperceived their child's weight as being healthy.

Why Skin Cancer Is on the Rise (Prime Suspect: Tanning Salons)

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 5:59am CDT by Scott (Scoop) Butki

excerpt:"ionally shows very low cancer rates, Stein said.

Free Willy gone wrong

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 3:36am CDT by powachair

These antiquated rituals need to be replaced with sanitary and hygienic procedures. They should be only be allowed under strict medical supervision. No nation can afford to ignore the maiming and deaths of our youth.

White House releases 'patients' bill of rights'

Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 2:11am CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

Most health insurance plans will soon be barred from turning children down due to pre-existing medical problems, the White House announced Tuesday, spelling out how early benefits of the new health care law will work.

AP sources: Obama to announce new health benefits

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 9:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health

President Barack Obama on Tuesday will announce new health insurance benefits for consumers, marking the first 90 days since he signed landmark legislation to expand coverage.

End-of-Life Planning Helps Families Make Decisions

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 8:42pm CDT by Karri-M

Despite the uproar over "death panels" and "pulling the plug on grandma" during debates on healthcare reform last summer, evidence from studies and anecdotal information show patients and their families appreciate — and in some places expect — good end-of-life-care co …

If it's OK to reject blood from gay men, what about Blacks?

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 7:39pm CDT by Simplistic Reality

From 1977 to the present, have you had sexual contact with another male, even once? You'll have to answer that question, word for word, on a donor form if you want to give blood in this country.

Aging of cystic fibrosis: More adults diagnosed

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 6:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Doctors always said allergies and asthma were behind Laura Mentch's repeated lung and sinus infections. Only when she turned 50 did she discover the real culprit - cystic fibrosis, a disease notorious for destroying children's lungs.

Report: Thousands of Michigan Children Live Without Health Care Coverag

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 6:09pm CDT by CHCCFINC

The center's Marianne Udow-Phillips says that number will improve as new federal health insurance rules take effect, but that process will take years.

AP sources: Obama to announce new health benefits

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 6:01pm CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

President Barack Obama on Tuesday will announce new health insurance benefits for consumers, marking the first 90 days since he signed landmark legislation to expand coverage.

UN: Israel needs to move quickly to ease closure

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

Students in this refugee camp study in stifling hot metal shipping containers, and there's no space in the crammed U.N. classrooms for thousands of incoming first graders because Israel's blockade of Gaza has kept out supplies for building schools.

America's Shame: The TRUTH About Healthcare

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 5:06pm CDT by Anathema6205

If any of you have seen this disturbing and enraging documentary, you are well aware of the slavery that we, as Americans, have endured by insurance companies and a corrupt system, along with the blatant LIES that have been saturating the healthcare issue.

FDA: Pfizer Voluntarily Withdraws Cancer Treatment Mylotarg from U.S. Market

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 4:27pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Pfizer Inc. today announced the voluntary withdrawal from the U.S. market of the drug Mylotarg (gemtuzumab ozogamicin) for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a bone marrow cancer. The company took the action at the request of the U.S.

How To Live To Be 101 - Page 1 - MSN Health & Fitness - Health Topics

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 4:17pm CDT by RiverDog-1572451

How To Live To Be 101 Looking for the Fountain of Youth? We uncovered the secrets of healthy 100-year-olds.

New study shows Brazil losing battle of the bulge

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 4:11pm CDT by Associated Press

Brazilians are battling the bulge.

Neatness a sign of godliness - or compulsion?

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 4:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Call them neat freaks or clutter-phobes. Experts say the desire for neatness runs along a spectrum, from finicky Felix Unger-types to those with a truly life-hampering disorder.

Blue mozzarella balls spark Italian recall

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 3:47pm CDT by K-joy

Italian police recalled and confiscated 70,000 balls of mozzarella after consumers saw that the milk-white cheese turned blue after the package was opened.

FDA: Pfizer will pull ineffective leukemia drug

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 3:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Federal health regulators said Monday that the drugmaker Pfizer has agreed to pull a leukemia drug off the market after a follow-up study showed it failed to slow the disease.

'Fridge' has hearing loss, but condition improving

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 3:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The brother of former NFL star William Perry says the "Fridge" has some hearing loss but is improving from a condition in which the body's immune system attacks nerves.

Prices jump for individual insurance premiums

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 3:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health

People who buy their own health insurance have been hit lately with premium hikes that far exceed increases in the premiums for employer-sponsored coverage, according to a new survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

CF patients live longer, some diagnosed as adults

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 3:05pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Doctors always said allergies and asthma were behind Laura Mentch's repeated lung and sinus infections. Only when she turned 50 did she discover the real culprit — a disease notorious for destroying children's lungs.

Watch out lice, researchers are gunning for you

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 2:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health

In their quest to understand how life works, researchers reported Monday they have sequenced the genome of the human body louse. Those findings may offer clues on how to eliminate them.

AIDS Can Be Stopped with 'Values-Based' Approach: Vatican Delegation to the UN

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 2:23pm CDT by laws-john

The spread of AIDS can be stopped effectively, as has been affirmed also by public health experts, when this respect for the dignity of human nature and for its inherent moral law is included as an essential element in HIV prevention efforts.

Early menopause may raise heart disease risk

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 2:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Women who go through menopause early, before age 46, may have more than twice the risk of having a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular event later in life, researchers reported Monday.

Abortion May Increase Risk of Autoimmune Disease

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 2:06pm CDT by laws-john

Surgical abortion may increase the likelihood of certain autoimmune diseases, according to a new report by Dr. Ralph P. Miech of Brown University.

Openly Alzheimer's

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 2:03pm CDT by JoTigerlily

One couple chose a candid, witty letter to reveal the diagnosis

Medical pot can cost child custody

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 12:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Nicholas Pouch runs an organic farm and a glassblowing studio on a 20-acre spread in southwest Washington's timber country. Spicy mustard greens, tomatoes and corn sprout in humid greenhouses as chickens and sheep roam nearby.

Lawsuit fears can lead to overtesting in ERs

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 8:39am CDT by msnbc.com health

Fast decisions on life-and-death cases are the bread and butter of hospital emergency rooms. Nowhere do doctors face greater pressures to overtest and overtreat.

New anti-rape female condom, Rape-axe, debuts at South Africa's World Cup

Posted: June 21st, 2010, 5:41am CDT by Chello

New anti-rape female condom, Rape-axe, debuts at South Africa's World Cup

Experimental Marburg vaccine prevents disease two days after infection

Posted: June 20th, 2010, 5:13am CDT by camdic

An experimental vaccine developed to prevent outbreaks of Marburg hemorrhagic fever continues to show promise in monkeys as an emergency treatment for accidental exposures to the virus that causes the disease.

Johnson & Johnson Expands Massive Recall

Posted: June 20th, 2010, 4:37am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Johnson & Johnson is expanding a recall from January to include certain over-the-counter drugs that have garnered complaints of nausea and sickness due to an odor they possess, according to the Associated Press.

Study: Dogs Can Detect Prostate Cancer

Posted: June 20th, 2010, 4:29am CDT by Seagull

A study presented earlier this month at a meeting of the American Urological Association by a team of French researchers found that a particular dog breed, Belgian Malinois shepherd dogs, can be trained to detect prostate cancer.

Spencer native releases yoga DVD

Posted: June 19th, 2010, 9:28pm CDT by malcantro

When she was a senior three-sport athlete at Spencer High School in 2000, Christina Mroz started practicing yoga to help with her hip and back pain.

Psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg wants to ban Bonds bra marketed to eight-year-olds

Posted: June 19th, 2010, 8:22pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

A PROMINENT child psychologist has called for a bra marketed to eight-year olds by iconic underwear company Bonds to be recalled from the market.

Whole Foods Market Pulls Kombucha Teas, Citing Alcohol Content - DailyFinance

Posted: June 19th, 2010, 8:16pm CDT by anonymous-1077600

Whole Foods Market (WFMI) has yanked kombucha teas from its store shelves after discovering the popular fermented drinks contained elevated levels of alcohol, a company spokeswoman said Friday.

Fighting fast food: How vegans, raw foodists survive in South Texas

Posted: June 19th, 2010, 6:37pm CDT by Lilithbytes

Driving down Navarro Street, it's easy to see why a recent study put Victoria County at almost 80 percent obese.

#/v/4246476/get-the-perfect-bikini-body/?playlist_id=87937

Posted: June 19th, 2010, 4:52pm CDT by Nature Quest

this a fun work out..get your bikini and move it..move it..

UK doctor admits he helped patients die

Posted: June 19th, 2010, 3:58pm CDT by Raphael G. Satter, Associated Press Writer

A British doctor who admitted shortening the lives of nearly 20 patients — including his own son — may yet face charges, British investigators said Saturday.

Creating Disease: Big Pharma and Disease Mongering

Posted: June 19th, 2010, 3:46pm CDT by take2la

You may think there is enough disease in the world already, and that no one would want to add to the diseases that we humans must deal with. But there is a powerful industry in our society that is working overtime to invent illnesses and to convince us we are suffering from them.

HITECH -- A part of the Obama Stimulus Bill That Is Clearly Working

Posted: June 19th, 2010, 2:31pm CDT by Dr. David Duncan

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) was included as a component of last year's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

VA Makes Filing Claims Easier and Faster for Veterans

Posted: June 19th, 2010, 2:23pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

Simpler Forms and New Program Reduce Paperwork and Speed Process

Cancer link to common heart drugs

Posted: June 19th, 2010, 1:10pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

A class of drugs commonly used to treat heart problems has been linked with a "modestly" increased risk of cancer.

Breast implants 'need checking'

Posted: June 19th, 2010, 1:08pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Women with breast enlargements are being advised to contact their surgeon amid concerns about the safety of a certain type of implant.

Baby Frozen For Four Days By Doctors (VIDEO)

Posted: June 19th, 2010, 12:18pm CDT by upswing

A 16-week-old British baby is recuperating after surviving complex and unorthodox surgery that required him to be "frozen" for four days.

How to Market a Mental Disorder & Make Billions: "Female Sexual Dysfunction"

Posted: June 19th, 2010, 10:10am CDT by take2la

Boehringer Ingelheim, a German drug manufacturer is getting ready to market the female equivalent of Viagra for premenopausal women distressed by low sexual desire, even as it prepares for the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) drug approval hearing Friday.

The probate pit : Local News : The Rocky Mountain News

Posted: June 19th, 2010, 9:23am CDT by Raven West

The probate pit : Local News : The Rocky Mountain News

Feds: No more arrests for pot-smoking patients

Posted: June 19th, 2010, 3:54am CDT by msnbc.com health

Federal drug agents won't pursue pot-smoking patients or their sanctioned suppliers in states that allow medical marijuana, under new legal guidelines to be issued Monday by the Obama administration.

Senate Delays Medicare Cuts

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 11:09pm CDT by ADad-1477522

The US Senate kicks the can down the road. But, why should Medicare patients and their providers get shafted, when the gov't can spend billions on the auto industry, banking bailouts, housing bailouts.

Juice/Fruit Warning: Your Child Might Be Drinking and Eating Lead

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 11:08pm CDT by WDH

On June 9th, 2010 the Environmental Law Foundation filed Notices of Violation of the California Proposition 65 Toxics Right to Know law, alleging lead was found in children's and baby foods.

Vegan Condoms Spreading Love Worldwide

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 10:51pm CDT by Lilithbytes

The distinctive packaging of Sir Richard's condoms does more than help the product, ahem, pop out, on the shelf. It is helping to reach consumers who want to protect more than themselves.

Doctor and Patient - What Makes for a Top Medical School - NYTimes.com

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 10:39pm CDT by CHCCFINC

most of these popular rankings reflect a school's highly specialized research funding and capabilities, not the general quality of its medical school graduates

Childhood diseases..what did you have???

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 10:22pm CDT by RACHEL1-933952

Okay...another posting made me think about this...I had some of the "funkiest" diseases that children were not supposed to get any longer.

FDA warns of fake generic Tamiflu

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 8:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that some online pharmacies are selling a fake version of the flu treatment Tamiflu that could be dangerous to people who are allergic to penicillin.

Tea and coffee 'protect against heart disease'

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 8:25pm CDT by Neron Kesar

Tea and coffee 'protect against heart disease'

California Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 6:39pm CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Montclair Meat Co Inc, a Montclair, CA, establishment is recalling approximately 53,000 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

SpaghettiOs with Meatballs Recalled

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 6:27pm CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Campbell Soup Supply Company, LLC, is recalling approximately 15,000,000 pounds of "SpaghettiOs with Meatballs" canned products due to possible under-processing.

FDA Warns About Fraudulent Tamiflu

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 6:19pm CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about a potentially harmful product represented as "Generic Tamiflu" sold over the Internet.

Natural Balance Pet Foods Recalls Natural Balance Dry Dog Food

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 6:16pm CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc., of Pacoima, CA, announces a voluntary recall of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food with the "Best By" date of June 17, 2011, in 5-lb. and 28-lb. bags because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Pot smoking can worsen schizophrenia Patients who use marijuana have more psychotic symptoms

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 5:42pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Marijuana gives people with schizophrenia a quick rush but worsens their psychotic symptoms within a few hours, a new study reveals. By JR Minkel

Autism advocates push for coverage, may sue

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 5:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Activists who want Michigan insurers to offer coverage for behavioral therapy for autistic children are considering suing the state's Medicaid program and insurers to force a change.

Ardea touts good gout drug candidate study results

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 5:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Ardea Biosciences Inc. on Friday announced additional positive results from studies of its potential gout and hyperuricemia treatment, RDEA594.

Sperm Count At Home Test Approved by FDA

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 4:57pm CDT by The Desert Rattler

Finally, now there can be more gender equity between couples in the........

Interview with Dr. Ray Strand, author of 'Death By Prescription'

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 4:44pm CDT by nearing

Do you think drug companies have your best interests in mind? Before you answer, I urge you to read "Live with Dr. Ray Strand" to uncover shocking facts about the drug industry and your health.

'Female Viagra' rejected by FDA panel

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 3:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A panel of health experts on Friday rejected the latest offering submitted for federal approval to treat lack of female libido: an antidepressant drug that failed to increase sexual desire in two studies.

Dengue Fever Reported In Arizona [Rare Tropical Disease]

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 1:23pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Phoenix, AZ, United States (AHN) – Cases of the rare tropical disease dengue fever have been reported in Arizona. The cases are in patients who have recently traveled to Mexico, according to reports.

Health Reform Helps Millions with Chronic Conditions

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 12:44pm CDT by Dr. David Duncan

Nearly 72 million American adults live with chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes. Prior to passage of the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare") these individuals often struggled to maintain stable coverage—particularly those without employer-sponsored health insurance.

U.S. obesity rates could fall if soda pop prices rise

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 12:42pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

(Reuters) - Raising the price of sugary soft drinks will likely prompt thirsty consumers to seek out cheaper, healthier beverages, U.S. researchers said on Thursday. -- Julie Steenhuysen

A sex pill for women? U.S. panel debates benefits

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 12:40pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

(Reuters) - A pink pill that acts on brain chemicals has helped women with low sex drive, its German manufacturer said on Friday, arguing for the first U.S. approval of a drug to boost women's libido. -- Lisa Richwine

Insomniacs Have Different Brains

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 12:29pm CDT by yinkadlb

Insomniacs Have Different Brains

More Brown Rice, Less White Rice Could Reduce Diabetes Risk, Study

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 12:22pm CDT by yinkadlb

More Brown Rice, Less White Rice Could Reduce Diabetes Risk, Study

New Evidence That Drinking Coffee May Reduce The Risk Of Diabetes

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 12:08pm CDT by yinkadlb

New Evidence That Drinking Coffee May Reduce The Risk Of Diabetes

Do Creative Work Activities Create Stress?

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 12:03pm CDT by yinkadlb

Do Creative Work Activities Create Stress?

Global pharma eyes Russia

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 11:45am CDT by take2la

Global drugmakers are set to pour over a billion dollars into Russian manufacturing in a bid to win the status of local producers and sidestep a tougher government stance on imported medicines.

Vitamin D Status is Not Associated with Risk for Less Common Cancers

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 11:31am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Despite hopes that higher blood levels of vitamin D might reduce cancer risk, a large study finds no protective effect against non-Hodgkin lymphoma or cancer of the endometrium, esophagus, stomach, kidney, ovary, or pancreas.

Psychotropic Drug Abuse in Foster Care Costs Government Billions

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 11:23am CDT by take2la

According to a number of foster care experts who spoke with Politics Daily, children in foster care, who are typically concurrently enrolled in Medicaid, are three or four more times as likely to be on psychotropic medications than other children on Medicaid.

FDA Fines American Red Cross $16 Million for Prior Failures to Meet Blood Safety Laws

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 10:55am CDT by Par4TheCourse

The FDA announced today that the American Red Cross has been fined $16 million for prior failures to comply with Federal laws and regulations related to the collection and manufacture of blood products.

Pot smoking worsens schizophrenia

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 10:36am CDT by msnbc.com health

Marijuana gives people with schizophrenia a quick rush but worsens their psychotic symptoms within a few hours, a new study reveals.

15 Million Pounds of SpaghettiOs Recalled

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 10:25am CDT by Kay4

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Campbell Soup(CPB) is recalling 15 million pounds of SpaghettiOs with meatballs following a cooker malfunction at one of its Texas plants. The malfunction resulted in undercooked meat, the Agriculture Department announced Thursday evening.

Is it ethical for doctors to stimulate little girls' clitorises?

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 9:25am CDT by SansSerif

To shorten these clitorises, Poppas is saving the glans (tip) but cutting out parts of the shaft. Bo Laurent has pointed out that Masters and Johnsons showed that many women masturbate by rubbing the shafts of their clitorises.

WHO creates data base on use of child medicines

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 9:07am CDT by Associated Press

The World Health Organization on Friday issued its first-ever guidance on how to use more than 240 essential medicines for children under 13.

Sensitive test spots newest HIV infections

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 6:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Standard HIV tests can't identify people very recently infected with the virus, but a more sensitive test can, new research shows.

Tons of bushmeat smuggled into Paris, study finds

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 6:01pm CDT by Maria Cheng, Associated Press Writers

The traders sell an array of bushmeat: monkey carcasses, smoked anteater, even preserved porcupine.

Journal calls for Facebook blood donor drive

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 6:01pm CDT by Associated Press

A leading medical journal says the world could boost its blood supply from young donors by tapping into social networks like Facebook and Google.

Red Cross fined $16M over blood screening

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 5:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Federal health regulators are fining the American Red Cross $16 million for sloppy screening of donated blood, the latest in a series of violations that have cost the group millions of dollars.

FDA fines Red Cross for sloppy blood screening

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 5:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Federal health regulators on Thursday fined the American Red Cross $16 million for sloppy screening of donated blood, the latest in a series of violations that have cost the group millions of dollars.

Police identify wrong way driver

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 5:07pm CDT by Stephanie-RN

According to Fort Wayne Police Department Public Information Officer Raquel Foster, Allen County dispatchers received a call just before 7:40 a.m. from a person who saw the Genung driving a white Chevrolet Tahoe eastbound on U.S.

FDA Sounds Alarm on Phony Tamiflu

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 4:40pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The FDA is warning consumers that a phony version of an antiviral drug being sold on the Internet could spark a harmful reaction in some people.

I can't decide which is funnier

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 4:31pm CDT by ADad-1477522

Which would u say is funnier: A young boy in a crowded elevator, who lets one rip, then laughs until he pees himself OR

Feeling lonely? Rent a friend

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 4:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health

In a world where roughly 20 percent of all people - 60 million in the United States alone - say they feel lonely at any given moment, is renting a friend a solution or stopgap?

FDA panel backs new emergency contraceptive

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 3:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Federal health experts said Thursday a new type of morning-after contraceptive that works longer than existing drugs is safe and effective.

Why modest men get the brush-off from women

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 3:31pm CDT by Isaac Dwyer

Rutgers college conducted an experiment where 200+ videos were shown that depicted either a man or a women applying for a job, being portrayed by actors.

Beaumont priest: Buy Gulf Coast seafood

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 3:20pm CDT by Digits

An area priest has urged people to continue to purchase Gulf seafood to prevent a collapse in the industry.

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Reaction to Agriprocessors Raid Leads to A New Jewish Ethical Trading Initiative For Food: But Is There Really a Jewish Position On The Minimum Wage?

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 3:03pm CDT by AlexBay412

When kosher meat processor Agriprocessors was raided by ICE, there were allegations of ill-treatment of the workers. This led some to object that when consumers buy kosher food, they expect more than food prepared to meet standards of kashrut.

Panel OKs five-mornings-after pill

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 2:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Federal health experts say a new type of morning-after pill that works longer than existing products is safe and effective.

Doctor-patient confidentiality breach. what would you do?? POLL

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 2:47pm CDT by Tom W.-670850

Okay, I am a little confused. I received a phone call today from someone who I have never met.

Abuse of prescription drugs on the rise

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 1:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

For the first time, emergency room visits from the abuse of medicines have become as common as those from illegal drugs.

EPA moves to tighten water safety regulations

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 1:25pm CDT by Associated Press

The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking to tighten rules protecting the safety of water in public systems.

There Will Be Blood if You Don't Exercise Correctly

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 1:20pm CDT by jessie-martin70

You want to get in shape or take your fitness routine to a next level and that's great, but if you're not careful you may hurt yourself. Here are some tips for avoiding that.

Sebastian the cat gets a gold grill

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 1:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health

This cool cat has traded in his catnip for some bling. Sebastian, a 1-year-old Persian with long black hair, sports gold crowns on his two bottom canines, which grew sticking out from his lips in an underbite similar to a bulldog's.

Health expert: BP running Gulf like a 'prison warden'

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 12:12pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

An environmental health advocate declared that the reported four hours of training given to Gulf clean-up workers are insufficient, and ripped into BP for "endangering the health of people."

But I told you so

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 12:05pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The British Medical Journal, claims that 'the scientists who advised the WHO to declare H1N1 swine flu a pandemic were in the pay of companies that stood to profit from the resulting sales of anti-viral drugs and vaccines'! This is a very serious and embarrassing indictment …

Hooked on SSRIs: Antidepressant Use Doubles in U.S.

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 11:52am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

"Not only are more U.S. residents being treated with antidepressants, but also those who are being treated are receiving more antidepressant prescriptions." Archives of General Psychiatry

Feds ask judge to drop health care overhaul suit

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 11:52am CDT by Bill Kaczor, Associated Press Writer

The Justice Department has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by 20 states challenging President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.

FDA reverses position on BPA in plastics, now admits concern over the chemical

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 11:46am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Several scientific studies have verified that BPA is a highly toxic endocrine disruptor that can impede proper reproductive function and lead to cardiovascular disease, liver problems, and diabetes.

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Mcneil Consumer Healthcare Recalls Four Product Lots of Benadryl® Allergy Ultratab™ Tablets, 100 Count, and One Product Lot of Extra Strength Tylenol® Rapid Release Gels, 50 Count

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 11:46am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Fort Washington, PA - June 15, 2010 - McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., is recalling five product lots as an addition to the list of products included in the company's January 15th, 2010 product recall.

Does your severance pay beat Eli Lilly's?

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 11:44am CDT by take2la

So what do the departing employees at Eli Lilly get? With 5,500 positions getting chopped by the end of next year, that could add up to a lot of toasters. Of course, they are eligible for some cash, too.

AstraZeneca Denied Seroquels Link to Diabetes for Years After Admitting Link to Japanese Physicians

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 11:37am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Drug giant AstraZeneca attempted to obscure the connection between one of its blockbuster drugs and diabetes risk for years after it knew of the problem, according to documents recently unsealed as part of lawsuits against the company.

Abuse of meds sends as many to ER as illegal drugs

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 11:36am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

For the first time, abuse of painkillers and other medication is sending as many people to the emergency room as the use of illegal drugs.

AP-GfK poll: Public thumbs up for Obama health law

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 11:17am CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writers

The vital signs are improving for President Barack Obama's health care plan.

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Drug and medical device companies regularly use Continuing Medical Education as a way to promote off-label uses for their products

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 11:10am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Industry sponsorship of CME has come under increasing fire in recent years.

Sanford explores new hospital in Fargo

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 10:53am CDT by Associated Press

Sanford Health is exploring the idea of building a hospital in North Dakota's largest city that would cost as much as $300 million. It would be the largest project in Fargo's history.

SAfrica protesters march for US AIDS funding

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 9:42am CDT by Eric Naki, Associated Press Writer

Thousands of South African protesters marched on the U.S. consulate Thursday to demand the U.S. increase its AIDS funding for Africa, weeks after U.S. officials said their biggest AIDS fund would not substantially rise.

USDA's new dietary guidelines restrict salt, sugar and saturated fats

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 9:35am CDT by Kay4

The Department of Agriculture issued new guidelines Tuesday for improving the nation's diet, but the main recommendations are steps Americans have so far largely avoided — cutting back on salt, sugar and saturated fats, and consuming more fruits and vegetables.

New limits on mailing tobacco to take effect soon

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 9:33am CDT by Associated Press

New restrictions on mailing tobacco products are about to take effect.

Cleared forests lead to rise in malaria in Brazil

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 9:03am CDT by mcchubstr

Clearing forests in the Amazon helps mosquitoes thrive and can send malaria rates soaring, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday.

Dad, it's your turn to cook dinner

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 9:01am CDT by msnbc.com health

Dads, it's almost your day. But while you enjoy the homemade cards, ties and gadgets from your loved ones, think about giving something back to the family. Cook more.

Leash cats? City sparks hissing match

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 9:00am CDT by msnbc.com health

A clause in a city law that requires cats to be on leashes has sparked a hissing match among fans of free-roaming felines.

Do you suffer from 'leisure sickness'?

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 8:46am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Some people experience nausea and flu-like symptoms when they're away from the office and are supposed to be enjoying themselves on vacation. And that's, well, sick. -- Brad Tuttle

Male menopause is 'rare' but it is not a myth

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 8:16am CDT by Rodney-889389

The male menopause does exist - but it is rare, researchers have concluded. Just days after it was dismissed as a myth, the European team said the male menopause did exist - but that it affects only 2% of middle-aged men.

Group says teach sex ed to 5-year-olds

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 8:11am CDT by msnbc.com health

Sex education should be taught to children from the age of five to give them the skills and confidence to delay sexual intimacy until they are ready, a British health watchdog said on Thursday.

AP-GfK poll shows gains for health care overhaul

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 2:14am CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writers

The patient is alive and kicking. A new Associated Press-GfK poll finds public support for President Barack Obama's new health care law has risen to its highest point.

Malawi: Christian sect in measles vaccine standoff

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 10:30am CDT by Raphael Tenthani, Associated Press Writer

More than 100 members of a Christian religious sect have barricaded themselves in an abandoned building in southern Malawi over their refusal to give their children the measles vaccine, a regional health official said Wednesday.

Saint Joseph-ANC Home Care

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 10:24am CDT by kai460

Saint Joseph-ANC Home Care

Quitting smoking may stub out stress

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 10:18am CDT by msnbc.com health

Smokers often say they need a cigarette to calm their nerves, but a new study suggests that after a person kicks the habit, chronic stress levels may go down.

Alarming Results for Obese Children

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 10:11am CDT by jessie-martin70

Obese or overweight children may show early signs of heart conditions similar to those found in obese adults, according to studies conducted by researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St.

Brown Rice vs White Rice: Which Is Healthier?

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 10:09am CDT by jessie-martin70

According to a new study by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, replacing white rice in your diet with brown rice may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Alcohol consumption lowers risk of developing several arthritic conditions

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 9:55am CDT by JoulesBeef

Alcohol consumption is associated with a significantly reduced risk of developing several arthritic conditions including Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoarthritis (OA), reactive arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and spondylarthropathy, according to results of a new study presented t …

Transplant groups win Asturias award

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 9:20am CDT by Associated Press

The international Transplantation Society and the Spanish National Transplant Organization have been jointly awarded Spain's Prince of Asturias award for International Cooperation.

Is Stress Affecting Your Daily Life? 6 Sure Ways To Tell...

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 9:04am CDT by Ms CYPRAH

Stress tends to creep up on us without us realising it because our home (especially relationships) and our jobs (money) often take their toll as we try to balance domestic responsibilities with work ones. But living with undue stress is not an option.

FDA questions how well 'female Viagra' works

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 8:58am CDT by msnbc.com health

Federal health experts meet this week to review the first pill designed to boost the female sex drive, more than a decade after Pfizer's drug Viagra sparked the search for a female counterpart.

Northland man stabbed by girlfriend says they still plan to marry

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 8:50am CDT by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

As a family patriarch, it would be very difficult to bless off on a potential marriage where one of the spouses almost killed the other one in a drunken stupor.

Checking in: Manuel Gomez | manuel, gomez, own - Slice Of Life - Valley Morning Star

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 8:17am CDT by sgteseusmc

Mr. Pena has been very active with veterans organizations and is presently also doing volunteer work trying to bring a much needed Veterans Affairs Hospital to the area.

U.S. Far From Interracial Meling Pot

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 8:10am CDT by Chello

U.S. Far From Interracial Meling Pot

Pampers Dry Max Diapers Under Investigation for Chemical Burns

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 7:49am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada have announced that they are reviewing complaints received about diaper rashes that appear to be associated with the use of Pampers diapers with Dry Max.

Metronidazole Injections Recalled

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 7:45am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced the nationwide recall of all lots of metronidazole injection, USP 500mg / 100mL (NDC number 25021-131-82) manufactured by Claris Lifesciences and distributed by Sagent.

America's addicts are graying

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 7:44am CDT by msnbc.com health

The proportion of people admitted to treatment for drug abuse who are aged 50 or over nearly doubled between 1992 and 2008, a new government study says.

Walmart Recalls General Electric Coffee Makers

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 7:42am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Walmart is recalling about 900,000 electric coffee makers made by General Electric (GE), because the coffee maker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Report of Severe Brain Injury to Child Prompts Recall of Storage Trunks

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 7:39am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Target Corp, is recalling about 350,000 woven storage trunks because the lid of the trunk can drop suddenly when released, posing a strangulation hazard to small children opening or reaching into the trunks.

Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 7:33am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Caldwell Fresh Foods, of Maywood, CA, is recalling all alfalfa sprouts manufactured under the Caldwell Fresh Foods, Nature's Choice, and California Exotics brands, because the alfalfa sprouts may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Fresh Express Recalls Romaine-based Salads

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 7:30am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Fresh Express, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chiquita Brands International, is recalling a specific selection of Fresh Express Romaine-based ready-to-eat salads with the expired Use-by Dates of May 13th through May 16th and an "S" in the Product Code because they have the potentia …

Recall of 10oz organicgirl Baby Spinach

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 7:26am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

organicgirl Produce is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of 10 oz organicgirl Baby Spinach with an expired Use-by Date of May 22 and Product Code 11A061167 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Fire Hazard Forces General Motors Recall

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 7:20am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

On June 8 General Motors (GM) announced it was recalling 1.5 million cars and trucks worldwide from the 2006 to 2009 model years worldwide to repair problems with a heated windshield washer-fluid system that could short circuit and cause a fire.

Cat and Kitten Food Recalled

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 7:16am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

The Georgia Dept. of Agriculture has announced Iams ProActive Health Cat and Kitten Food has been recalled, made by Proctor & Gamble.

Six area doctors back from Vietnam medical mission

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 6:30am CDT by Spikegary

They went for the ones who had fallen through the cracks. For the children with cleft palates. The ones with fingers fused together. And the girl who wore her sandal backward because her foot was turned the wrong way.

Study explores teenage boys' huge appetites

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 6:01am CDT by msnbc.com health

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Parents of teenage boys now have evidence to back up the claim they could be eaten out of house and home with a U.S. study finding 14-17 year-old boys will eat a lunch of 2,000 calories given the chance.

$300 mln to cope with Agent Orange in Vietnam

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 5:06am CDT by Margie Mason, Associated Press Writer

Thirty-five years after the Vietnam War, a $300 million price tag has been placed on the most contentious legacy still tainting U.S.-Vietnam relations: Agent Orange.

Being obese raises the risk of sexual problems

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 7:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Scientists say being fat can be bad for the bedroom, especially if you're a woman.

Recall tied to moldy-smelling Tylenol expands

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 7:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Johnson & Johnson is expanding a months-old recall of certain over-the-counter medicines due to complaints about a moldy smell that can cause nausea and sickness.

Ramen Noodles May Lead to Chronic Illness

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 6:57pm CDT by freebirdreaming

Ramen noodles could be putting college students and frugal eaters at greater risk of developing chronic illness, according to a recent study.

Why some smokers avoid lung cancer

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 6:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Smokers who have higher levels of vitamin B6 and certain essential proteins in their blood have a lower risk of getting lung cancer than those deficient in these nutrients, according to study by cancer specialists.

Congress.org - News : Health care plans may change

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 6:38pm CDT by ONTIME

This entire bill needs to be thrown out and Congress needs to pay for their own medical and get off the public dime. Let the free market work out how people of all stripe can afford medical and dental and you will find a great deal of innovative creativity.

Heavy women, but not men, lack sex partners

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 6:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health

In a new study, European researchers found obese women had more trouble finding a sexual partner than their normal-weight counterparts, though the same wasn't true for obese men, and were four times as likely to have an unplanned pregnancy.

Being obese raises the risk of sexual problems

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 6:01pm CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

Scientists say being fat can be bad for the bedroom, especially if you're a woman.

Protesters Provide Free Clinic

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 5:46pm CDT by commprof

A group of protesters in St. Paul opened a free clnic while protesting cuts to the state's health care assistance program

Dems block GOP effort to roll back health mandate

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 5:15pm CDT by Associated Press

House Democrats have easily defeated a Republican attempt to roll back a major provision of the nation's new health care law requiring most people to get health insurance.

Truth about your food

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 4:45pm CDT by ADad-1477522

Food, that staple of our daily lives...right??? Just what exactly is in the food we put in our mouth... Would u believe, SAND??? Go on, check out the article and think again what u put in ur mouth. We might all have to become veggie babies... OR water suckers...

Drug-resistant bugs on rise globally: report

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 4:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The World Health Organization, governments and nonprofit groups are saving lives by distributing drugs to developing countries, but they are not paying enough attention to the dangers of drug-resistant bugs, according to a report released on Tuesday.

More couples seeking kinder, gentler divorces

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 4:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Collaborative divorce. The term sounds like an oxymoron in a culture steeped in high-cost, high-conflict breakups.

FDA to post safety issues online for new drugs

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 4:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Doctors and patients will be able to get more information about the risks of the latest drugs as federal health regulators begin posting their safety reviews online. Some side effects only show up after millions have taken the medication.

Cancer ~ First Pages

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 3:55pm CDT by azsky13

I'm mad. I'm angry. I'm pissed off. Cancer is so strange. I don't understand it. I don't know why it exists or why is chooses the people it chooses or why it goes away or why it leaves families broken or why it leaves — I don't understand it.

Iraqi conjoined twins to undergo surgery

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 3:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Iraqi conjoined twins were to be flown in coming days to Saudi Arabia to undergo separation surgery after the Saudi king offered to pay for the operation, officials said Tuesday.

Pain clinic doctor tied to 68 deaths

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 2:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The high number of patient deaths at their clinic should have alerted a Kansas doctor and his wife that their policies, practices and prescriptions were deadly, a federal prosecutor told jurors Tuesday.

Dr. Paul: Not board-certified, but self-certified - Joe Conason - Salon.com

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 1:54pm CDT by miasma

The National Board of Ophthalmology has existed since 1999, when Paul "founded" it, lists no more than seven doctors, and its address is a post-office box in Bowling Green, Ky.

Study Links Angiotensin-Receptor Blockers to Cancer - ABC News

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 1:21pm CDT by midnightbliss10

Angiotensin-Receptor Blockers Linked to Elevated Risk, But Some Doctors Aren't Convinced

Study: ADHD Checklist Too Easy to Fake

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 1:18pm CDT by take2la

It turns out you don't need to have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in order to get the prescription drugs that treat it – you just have to know how to fake it.

Vitamin D Supplement Products: Medication Use Error

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 12:53pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

ISSUE: Some liquid Vitamin D supplement products are sold with droppers that could allow parents to accidentally give harmful amounts of Vitamin D to their infant.

New diet guidelines should slash salt intake

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 11:24am CDT by msnbc.com health

An advisory panel is encouraging the government to recommend that Americans reduce their salt intake - even though they acknowledge that it won't be easy.

Panel asks gov't to encourage less sodium intake

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 9:05am CDT by Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Writer

An advisory panel is encouraging the government to recommend that Americans reduce their salt intake — even though they acknowledge that it won't be easy.

Man who cut off his own arm ready to talk

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 9:02am CDT by msnbc.com health

Jonathan Metz is recovering well from surgeries after he tried to amputate his own arm when it became lodged in his furnace.

Woman received lungs of a 30-year smoker

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

The family of a 28-year-old British woman who unknowingly received a lung transplant from a smoker says she would have been "horrified" and have lodged a complaint.

Some early cancer overtreated; few want to wait

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 7:34am CDT by msnbc.com health

It is an unthinkable notion for a generation raised on the message that early cancer detection saves lives, but specialists say more tumors actually are being found too early - raising hard questions about how aggressively to treat them.

Woman received lungs of a 30-year smoker

Posted: June 15th, 2010, 4:35am CDT by Associated Press

The family of a 28-year-old British woman who unknowingly received a lung transplant from a smoker says she would have been "horrified" and have lodged a complaint.

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Overtreating earliest cancers — but which ones?

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 11:00pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

D.J. Soviero wanted the least treatment that would beat back her small, early-stage breast cancer, but her first doctor insisted she had only one option: tumor removal followed by radiation and chemotherapy.

Bitey's Back in the Hospital

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 10:56pm CDT by Remote Viewer

Well, today hasn't been the greatest of days. Bitey had a miserable night last night. The shortness of breath returned with a vengeance.

Exercising etiquette: Don't be a gym diva

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 9:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Heading to the gym to blow off some steam? Good idea, as long as you don't take out your stress on everyone around you.

Woman shoots herself to get medical attention.

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 9:17pm CDT by Simplistic Reality

The uninsured woman said she did it to get treatment for a shoulder injury.

Fifth of Oregon doctors plan to retire in 5 years

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 9:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A statewide survey indicates that more than a fifth of Oregon doctors plan to retire in the next five years.

Food Stamps are not enough; food needs to be affordable

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 9:03pm CDT by Juda S. Engelmayer

When the House passed the $819 stimulus package, they did it based on the presumption that sending more money to the average person, through resources such as expanded unemployment benefits, reduced payroll taxes, money for childcare and $20 billion for food stamps.

Observations: White rice raises risk of type 2 diabetes

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 8:03pm CDT by JoulesBeef

White rice joins the growing list of refined carbohydrates with links to increased risks for diabetes, according to a new large study that quantified odds for consumers of white rice—as well as brown rice.

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Connect: The World of Critical Care Nursing - Aromatherapy in the intensive care unit: an overview/Aromaterapia en la unidad de cuidado intensivo: una vision general

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 7:40pm CDT by CHCCFINC

Aromatherapy is provided as an additional treatment to medical treatment in many intensive care units.

A Pet Oxygen Mask Could Save Your Furry Friend in a Fire | Pets Best Newsroom

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 7:32pm CDT by Aralake Chronicles

Paul Fleming thinks pet oxygen masks are a great addition to the safety equipment firefighters use to ensure pet health and save their lives.

Calling all Gutter Girls. We have Urgent Need of Your Services

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 7:22pm CDT by shepherd0886

While I am not a member of this august group of humorists and satyrists, I have a humble request to make of you all. We have a lovely vine member (screen name 'bitemore') who has just undergone a heart valve replacement and is now back in the ER.

Health Insurance: The Dead End

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 7:09pm CDT by VisionCoast

This is a letter to all of the Newsviners who defend health insurance companies. I hope that each one who reads my story will make an attempt to put themselves in the shoes of others who are in the predicament I am facing.

Cheap drug could save tens of thousands

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 6:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A cheap drug that can stop bleeding in recently injured accident patients could potentially save the lives of tens of thousands worldwide, a new study says.

Cheap drug could save tens of thousands

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 6:01pm CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

A cheap drug that can stop bleeding in recently injured accident patients could potentially save the lives of tens of thousands worldwide, a new study says.

Sifting through the facts about whole grains

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 5:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health

What does "cracked wheat" mean? Is your cereal really the best source of fiber? Nutritionist Joy Bauer breaks down the food labels.

Cheap Generic Drug Cures Cancer, AIDS, Alzheimer's, MS, Crohn's and Psoriasis

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 5:52pm CDT by Peter Merel

Low Dose Naltrexone, a cheap generic oral drug with no known side effects controls and reverses the course of a wide range of debilitating or fatal disorders including: Cancers:

Brain scans confirm role of Alzheimer's genes

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 5:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A study of brain scans has confirmed the role of several genes linked with Alzheimer's disease, and turned up two others that are worth exploring, U.S. researchers said.

Monsanto claims patent on animals fed GMOs!

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 4:42pm CDT by cyirra

Monsanto continued efforts to take over the world.

BP Call Center Employee Admits: 'We're A Diversion' (VIDEO)

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 3:06pm CDT by take2la

Speaks for itself-- but did you really expect anything else

Kroger Recalls Select Containers of Deluxe Chocolate Paradise Ice Cream for Undeclared Allergen

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 2:14pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Kroger Co. said today it is recalling select containers of Kroger Deluxe Chocolate Paradise Ice Cream sold in 17 states because it may contain tree nuts not listed on the label.

Big Booty Beauty and the New Sexual Aesthetic

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 2:11pm CDT by Chello

Female buttocks function as metaphors for traits that a society values or rejects. Their meanings vary between cultures and among ethnic groups; while a bounteous butt may bring out disgust or disdain in some social circles, it evokes a range of positive associations in others.

Overtreated: Surgery too often fails for back pain

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 2:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

"Why did they cut you?"

1 in 5 health insurance claims wrongly handled

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 1:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The nation's largest doctors' group says medical claims incorrectly processed by commercial health insurers often leave physicians shortchanged.

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Gormley's Fluoride Hypocrisy: "Fluoridated Water Causes Cancer in Children!" But You're Going to Pay for it Anyway!

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 12:21pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Fluoride is better known as a rat and insect poison and is still used as such to this day.

Doctors' group wants more accuracy from insurers

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 12:17pm CDT by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer

One in five medical claims is processed inaccurately by commercial health insurers, often leaving physicians shortchanged, according to the nation's largest doctor's group.

The truth about the HPV vaccines or what they do not want you to know (Part 2)

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 11:26am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

I wonder what they would say if it was their daughter lying on the couch in severe pain with a migraine or having a seizure.

Can birth control now impact pregnancy later?

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 11:19am CDT by msnbc.com health

Dr. Judith Reichman on whether the Pill will damage your chances at future fertility.

BMJ Exposes WHO Corruption

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 11:17am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

"A joint investigation by the BMJ and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism has uncovered evidence that raises troubling questions about how WHO managed conflicts of interest among the scientists who advised its pandemic planning and about the transparency of the science under …

Human Genome Sciences seeks lupus drug approval

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 11:08am CDT by msnbc.com health

Human Genome Sciences Inc. said Thursday it filed for regulatory clearance of its lupus treatment candidate Benlysta.

House Committee Asks FDA, Other Experts How to Prevent Antibiotic-resistant Infections

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 11:00am CDT by Par4TheCourse

A House committee is trying to figure out if it can help reduce the number of antibiotic-resistant illnesses, and committee members were not entirely happy with the response from the Food and Drug Administration.

The American Cancer Society Runs With the Money and Away from the Cure, Part I

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 10:58am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The American Cancer Society (ACS) was back in the news this month when they disputed the findings of the President's Cancer Panel on the role of toxins in causing cancer.

Big Pharma lies about statin drugs finally exposed in British Medical Journal

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 10:36am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Statin drugs harm far more people than they help.

Pregnancy may trigger OCD symptoms

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 10:31am CDT by msnbc.com health

A new study adds to evidence that pregnancy may worsen or bring on symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder in some women -- suggesting, researchers say, that certain cases of the disorder involve abnormal responses to hormonal changes.

Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. Announces Recall of Bimbo Soft White Bread Due To Undeclared Milk

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 10:23am CDT by Par4TheCourse

HORSHAM, PA - Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. is recalling Bimbo brand Soft White Bread (1 lb. 4 oz. or 567 grams) sold in California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington because it may contain undeclared milk.

Millions of cancer survivors delay care

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 9:57am CDT by msnbc.com health

Millions of cancer survivors have put off getting medical care because they couldn't afford it, according to a new study.

Farewell, health insurance antitrust exemption Outside the Box - MarketWatch

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 9:37am CDT by freebirdreaming

In 1945, FDR died, the U.S. bombed Hiroshima, World War II ended, and Congress passed a law that exempted the insurance industry from federal antitrust laws.

Girl's hair ripped out by electric mixer

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 9:31am CDT by SunnyDallas-751681

Stop the presses!!! Young girl's hair is ripped out by an electric mixer! Ban mixers! Put warning labels on them! Something must be done to stop these dangerous machines!!

Coffee or Tea a day could keep Type 2 diabetes away

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 9:10am CDT by Kay4

A new study which appears in Archives of Internal Medicine today shows that coffee, even decaf, and tea consumption could help lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

New Rules on Changes to Benefits

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 8:35am CDT by Kay4

Administration officials say today The White House will issue new rules that strongly discourage employers from cutting health insurance benefits, or increasing the costs of coverage to employees.

Biggest radiation threat is due to medical scans

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 8:32am CDT by msnbc.com health

We fret about airport scanners, power lines, cell phones and even microwaves. It's true that we get too much radiation. But it's not from those sources - it's from too many medical tests.

Parent Groups Upset as Retailers Market High-heeled Shoes for Girls Three-years-old

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 7:09am CDT by jameseg

"Parenting groups have criticised top retailers for selling high-heeled shoes for girls as young as three."

Cardiologists discover cancer risks in blood pressure meds

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 6:45am CDT by Red Wolf

University Hospitals Case Medical Center cardiologists have uncovered new research showing an increased risk of cancer with a group of blood pressure medications known as angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs).

Buying narcotics online easy, but risky

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 6:34am CDT by msnbc.com health

Narcotics are easily purchased over the Internet from U.S. pharmacies with no prescription, congressional investigators maintained at a Senate hearing on the dangers of buying medications online.

Health 'myki' blows budget - Victoria

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 6:31am CDT by Seagull

VICTORIAN hospitals have slammed the state government's trouble-plagued $323 million health technology system - dismissing its benefits as limited and accusing the government of putting hospitals at ''serious risk''.

McNamee claims Clemens' foundation paid for drugs

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 2:42am CDT by msnbc.com health

Brian McNamee told federal investigators that Roger Clemens' nonprofit organization paid him for his training services, including providing the seven-time Cy Young Award winner with performance-enhancing drugs, the New York Times reported on its website Sunday night.

Woman wants to be world's fattest

Posted: June 14th, 2010, 12:29am CDT by msnbc.com health

A New Jersey woman is waging a campaign to become the world's heaviest living woman, admitting that she is as hungry for attention as she is for calorie-rich food. Donna Simpson, 42, weighs more than 600 pounds and aims to reach 1,000 pounds.

Report: Employers to see 2011 medical costs jump

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 11:25pm CDT by Tom Murphy, AP Business Writer

Companies that offer employee health insurance expect another steep jump in medical costs next year, and more will ask workers to share a bigger chunk of the expense, according to a new PricewaterhouseCoopers report.

Study: Millions of cancer survivors put off care

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 11:01pm CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

Millions of cancer survivors have put off getting medical care because they couldn't afford it, according to a new study.

Americans get most radiation from medical scans

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 10:01pm CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

We fret about airport scanners, power lines, cell phones and even microwaves. It's true that we get too much radiation. But it's not from those sources — it's from too many medical tests.

Do We Really Have a 5th Taste? What Is the Umami Fad All About?

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 9:26pm CDT by Gulliver's Island

Wait, so our species has been eating for five million years, and it took this long for us to notice a fifth taste? Zuker and his colleagues have identified taste receptors that respond specifically to the other four -- sweet, salty, bitter, sour -- and now apparently to umami too.

Geelong vet's cancer cure claim -

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 9:18pm CDT by Seagull

A NEW wonder drug that can cure cancer in animals is being trialled in a worldwide first at a Geelong veterinary clinic. Newtown Vet Clinic's Jack Ayerbe, who is supervising the trails, said the drug had ramifications for the treatment of cancer in humans

My boyfriend has herpes. What should I do?

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

Herpes is such a sneaky virus, says Dr. Judith Reichman, that avoiding sex during outbreaks won't do much to avert infection.

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US senator urges release of sunscreen chemical data

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 8:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A U.S. senator Sunday called on the FDA to reveal findings on a possible link between a chemical found in most sunscreens and skin cancer.

Blood pressure pills could raise cancer risk

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 6:27pm CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

Some of the world's most popular blood pressure pills may slightly increase your risk of getting cancer, but doctors say it's too soon to ditch the drugs, according to new research.

Reality TV proves meaner than fiction

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 5:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Reality shows such as "American Idol" and "Apprentice" have almost no physical violence, but a new study suggests their rampant displays of name-calling and snarky gossiping still make for a much meaner TV-viewing experience compared with watching fictional TV shows.

Group Finds Lead In Kids' Drinks, Enough to require a warning under California law

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 5:29pm CDT by jedipunk

A California environmental group found levels of lead in children's juice products that far exceed state law -- and in some cases also exceed federal levels for young children.

Heart Attack Rate Drops Sharply, Medical Industry DUBIOUSLY Claims Better Care The Cause!

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 5:12pm CDT by tgolferman

Heart attack rates have dropped sharply recently compared to the rate going back to the eighties. The medical industry claims better care to be the cause in the drop. I contend the medical industry was negligent in promoting margarine over butter in years past.

Genes linked to testicular cancer found

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 5:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health

British scientists have found three new genetic risk factors for testicular cancer, the most common form of the disease in young men, and say their findings should aid efforts for better treatments and earlier diagnosis.

Panel says candidate Paul not board certified

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 3:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The national panel that approves doctors as board certified said U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul isn't on the list, even though he has campaigned as holding the endorsement.

Freeze Your Fat Away - MSN Health & Fitness - Weight Loss

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 2:02pm CDT by Safia R Khan

Since my teens, I've been dogged by my secret fat: a stubborn slab across my lower abdomen that no amount of running would remedy. It was an irritating ripple that seemed to double in size from morning to night, yet it was also isolated enough to conceal in well-cut clothes.

Kids of lesbians have fewer behavioral problems, study suggests

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 2:00pm CDT by malcantro

An in depth look at a 25 year study of children raised by lesbians. The conclusion? Kids raised by lesbians have fewer behavioral problems and were psychologically well adjusted.

Learn Self Hypnosis

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 1:35pm CDT by gabrielm

According to the online popular encyclopedia, Wikipedia.com, hypnosis is defined as "a mental state (state theory) or set of attitudes and beliefs (non-state theory) usually induced by a procedure known as a hypnotic induction, which is commonly composed of a series of prelimina …

Is Obama really an ex-smoker?

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 12:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health

President Barack Obama telephoned Philippine President-elect Benigno Aquino to pass on his congratulations -- and offer advice on how to quit smoking.

Defect risk higher for assisted fertility babies

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 11:50am CDT by msnbc.com health

Babies born to couples who had fertility treatment have a greater risk of birth abnormalities and doctors should be prepared to warn potential parents about these risks, French scientists said on Sunday.

Sebelius stumps for anti-childhood obesity plan

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 11:41am CDT by msnbc.com health

The Obama administration is calling on mayors to help in the fight against childhood obesity because the effort won't work if communities don't engage in it, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told a conference Friday.

Two-faced kitten has rare condition

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 11:09am CDT by msnbc.com health

The kitten born with two faces in Charleston was given a 50 percent chance of survival by an area veterinarian.

Reality TV proves meaner than fiction

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 10:58am CDT by msnbc.com health

Reality shows such as "American Idol" and "Apprentice" have almost no physical violence, but a new study suggests their rampant displays of name-calling and snarky gossiping still make for a much meaner TV-viewing experience compared with watching fictional TV shows.

Know about Common Brain Poisons

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 10:55am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Unfermented soy contains many molecules that can be detrimental to cognitive function. One of soy's primary isoflavones, genistein, has been shown to inhibit the enzyme tyrosine kinase in the brain.

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Medical News: Ecstasy Overdoses at Raves an Increasing Concern - in Public Health & Policy, Public Health from MedPage Today

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 1:15am CDT by DeMock

Overdoses of the "club drug" ecstasy at all-night rave dance parties may be a rising but under-reported public health problem, the CDC said.

The rebirth fast food

Posted: June 12th, 2010, 8:58pm CDT by iconoclasm

The video also covers the birth of glossing that is where the term glossary came from.

Why Lead Poisoning May Be Causing Your Health Problems

Posted: June 12th, 2010, 8:20pm CDT by Rodney-889389

We are too heavy, and I don't mean overweight. We're heavy with metals, not fat. Nearly 40 percent of us have toxic levels of lead in our bodies. And we don't even know it. But that doesn't mean we don't have symptoms...

10 years on, human gene map yields few cures

Posted: June 12th, 2010, 8:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NYT: Ten years after President Bill Clinton announced that the first draft of the human genome was complete, medicine has yet to see any large part of the promised benefits.

Approaching solar storms and solar dermatitis on dogs | WayC

Posted: June 12th, 2010, 6:13pm CDT by nlhouser

Understanding how approaching solar storms may affect our dogs may soon become a reality for dog owners.

RI releases details of marijuana store applicants

Posted: June 12th, 2010, 4:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The 15 applicants looking to open the state's first medical marijuana store are affiliated with a retired police chief, a longtime educator and a former state auditor general.

CA teen sailor healthy, weary after 3 days adrift

Posted: June 12th, 2010, 1:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A California teenager who spent three days adrift on the turbulent Indian Ocean described her ordeal as "crazy" as she started a long journey home aboard a French fishing boat that rescued her Saturday from her crippled sailboat.

Can nipple piercing be dangerous?

Posted: June 12th, 2010, 12:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health

TODAY contributor Dr. Judith Reichman advises a worried parent about her daughter, who had the procedure without her mother's knowledge.

NY hospitals agree to stop flushing pharmaceuticals down the drain and polluting watershed

Posted: June 12th, 2010, 12:31pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Five health care facilities have signed an agreement with the New York Attorney General's Office to settle charges that they polluted the state's watersheds by dumping pharmaceutical products down sinks and toilets.

New Bombshell of Disastrous Side Effects from Statins…

Posted: June 12th, 2010, 12:07pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The fact that statin drugs cause side effects is well-established, and this latest study from the UK adds liver problems, acute kidney failure, muscle weakness and cataracts to the already fat list.

When is someone brain dead? Experts revise guidelines

Posted: June 12th, 2010, 12:04pm CDT by Kitty4038

Determining brain death is a complex process that requires dozens of tests to make sure doctors come to the correct conclusion.

Glaxo Testing Paxil on 7-Year-Olds Despite Suicide Risks

Posted: June 12th, 2010, 12:02pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The amount of drugs being given to U.S. children is outrageous, and the extent of the problem becomes clear when you compare the statistics with other countries. U.S.

How Big Pharma Manipulates and Distorts Medical Science

Posted: June 12th, 2010, 10:06am CDT by Digits

Big Pharma Sells Out Medical Science

Cancer? More Exercise, not Less, may be Best

Posted: June 12th, 2010, 8:49am CDT by Jobrny

My great friend is suffering breast cancer. I'll be sure to pass the article along to her.

Okla. woman dies of injuries from May tornado

Posted: June 12th, 2010, 8:16am CDT by msnbc.com health

The family of a Harrah woman who was hurt in the May 10 tornado outbreak says she has died of complications from her injuries.

Obama and GOP bicker over doctors' Medicare pay

Posted: June 12th, 2010, 7:18am CDT by msnbc.com health

President Barack Obama is asking Republican lawmakers to approve billions of dollars in new spending to avert a scheduled 21 percent cut in payments to doctors who treat Medicare patients.

New hope on brain illness cure

Posted: June 12th, 2010, 5:48am CDT by Seagull

MELBOURNE scientists will transform skin biopsies taken from schizophrenia patients into stem cells in an effort to shed light on the cause and pathology of the disease.

Chemist claims breakthrough on diabetes drug

Posted: June 12th, 2010, 4:00am CDT by Seagull

Young scientists in Melbourne say they have discovered a form of insulin that does not require refrigeration.

Why Patients Aren't Getting the Shingles Vaccine? - Cost

Posted: June 12th, 2010, 12:39am CDT by luckydog

Four years ago at age 78, R., a retired professional known as much for her small-town Minnesotan resilience as her commitment to public service, developed a fleeting rash over her left chest. The rash, which turned out to be shingles, or herpes zoster, was hardly noticeable.

Fit for good: Try Joy's LIFE diet

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 11:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Nutritionist Joy Bauer shares a weight-loss plan that's a lifestyle change, not just a diet. In her new book, "Joy's LIFE Diet," she gives step-by-step instructions on how to shed pounds and keep weight off for good.

Calif. farmer creating identity for his rice - Yahoo! Finance

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 9:17pm CDT by anonymous-1077600

reat sushi depends on rice that is just right -- grains that are glossy and yielding after cooking, sticky with a touch of sweetness, but able to retain their color, aroma and shape.

19 slain at Mexico rehab clinic, 20 in second city

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 8:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health

At least 30 gunmen burst into a drug rehabilitation center in a Mexican border state capital and opened fire, killing 19 men and wounding four people, police said. Gunmen also killed 20 people in another drug-plagued northern city.

3 more E. coli cases linked to raw milk in Minn.

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 8:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Minnesota health officials say the number of E. coli cases linked to raw milk or other dairy products from a Gibbon farm has grown to eight.

JEA Cuts Electricity at 102-Year-Old Woman's Home

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 8:01pm CDT by CynicL1

102 year old woman in desperate financial straights has power and water cut off in the middle of a heat wave and ends up in the hospital. Good news part story, Firefighters pool funds to pay her electric and water bill and enough to keep it going through the summer.

Tea: The Elixir of a Long Life

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 7:54pm CDT by TheJonesGirl

According to studies published in the Journal of American Medical Association, tea lowers your risk of death from all forms of cardiovascular diseases.

Birth complications more common at night

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 7:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Picking the time of day to give birth may not be a choice very many women can make, but it could influence her chances of a smooth delivery, new research shows.

Five-mornings-after pill coming soon?

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 6:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A French drug company is hoping to offer American women something their European counterparts already have: a pill that works long after "the morning after."

BP claiming to "report" from Dauphin Island Now

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 6:39pm CDT by take2la

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, its off to SPIN we go We Work All Day And Pretend To Pay Hi Ho, Hi Ho, HiHo HiHo HiHo ...

Doctor Invents Device For Migraine Sufferers

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 6:25pm CDT by maddad

CLEVELAND - Dr. Bahman Guyuron is known for his groundbreaking work in treating migraines through surgery and botox injections, so it's quite common for the plastic surgeon to see many migraine sufferers.

A detox diet that isn't crazy

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 4:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health

As nice as it is to think you can simply flush fat away by drinking so much liquid you spend half your day in the bathroom, the reality is that some of these diets may be bad to swallow.

Health overhaul to force changes in employer plans

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 4:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Over and over in the health care debate, President Barack Obama said people who like their current coverage would be able to keep it.

19 fatally shot at drug rehab center in Mexico

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 4:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

At least 30 gunmen burst into a drug rehabilitation center in a Mexican border state capital and opened fire, killing 19 men and wounding several others, police said.

30 Million Youngsters in China Have Mental Disorders

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 3:58pm CDT by take2la

30 Million Youngsters in China Have Mental Disorders

FDA seizes honey from China tainted with potentially deadly antibiotic

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 3:29pm CDT by CheckItNews

Honey imported from China by a California company that was later sold to a Chicago company was seized by federal officials last week in Philadelphia because it's deadly sweet.

Insurer sues Pfizer for paying kickbacks to docs

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 3:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A Texas health insurance company is suing Pfizer Inc. saying the drug maker deceptively marketed three of its top-selling drugs, illegally encouraging doctors to prescribe them for non-approved uses and paying kickbacks to doctors.

FDA looks into blood pressure med death risk

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 2:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is looking into whether Daiichi Sankyo's blood pressure medicine Benicar increases the risk of heart-related death, although the agency said it still believes the benefits of the drug outweigh its potential risks.

Circumcise Me examines Jewish conversions

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 2:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health

With his long beard, side curls, black hat, coat and trousers trailing white tsitsit strings, Yisrael Campell looks like any other Orthodox Jew.

Health overhaul to force changes in employer plans

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 2:20pm CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

Republicans are pointing to a leaked administration document as evidence President Barack Obama has broken his promise that Americans who like their health plans can keep them under his new overhaul law.

Ban peanuts on planes? It's not nutty to allergics

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 2:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Federal regulators are considering a snack attack on the nation's airlines that would restrict or even completely ban serving peanuts on commercial flights.

Moms to get more care under new health law

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 2:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health

By the time women reach 44 years old, roughly 85 percent have given birth. Yet health insurance coverage and support services to keep mothers and babies healthy are often seriously deficient.

VA Announces Change to Medication Copays for Some Veterans

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 2:02pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

WASHINGTON - As previously announced on January 7, 2010, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) froze prescription copayment increases for six months.

Department of the Army Taps VA to Help Serve Our Nations Veterans

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 1:59pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

Army Secretary John McHugh Requests VA Secretary Shinseki to Detail Senior VA Executive to Arlington National Cemetery

Usda To Host Red Meat Mobile Slaughter Unit Information Session

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 1:09pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

WASHINGTON, June 11, 2010 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced it is hosting a red meat mobile slaughter unit information session on June 24.

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Former Colorado Springs Pharmacist Sentenced for Importation and Distribution of Chinese-Made Human Growth Hormones and Conspiracy to Distribute Anabolic Steroids

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 1:05pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

DENVER – Thomas Bader, a licensed pharmacist and former owner and operator of College Pharmacy in Colorado Springs, was sentenced today by U.S. District Court Judge Marcia S.

Domega NY International Co., LTD Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Fuma Custard Pie

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 1:03pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

DOMEGA NY INTERNATIONAL CO. LTD 4820 2nd AVE BROOKLYN NY 11232 is recalling FUMA CUSTARD PIE because it may contain undeclared eggs. Consumers who are allergic to eggs may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

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FDA Seizes More Than $32,000 Worth of Bulk Honey from Philadelphia Distribution Center Agency acts after finding potent antibiotic in bulk honey

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 1:02pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

At the request of the Food and Drug Administration, federal marshals seized 64 drums of imported bee's honey from a Philadelphia distribution center on June 4 because it contained a potent antibiotic that could lead to serious illness or death.

Infected organs pose deadly transplant risk

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 12:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health

George Boucher died after receiving a kidney that was infected with a rare virus from the donor's pet hamster. Though unusual and shocking, such cases are examples of a small but growing number of diseases passed on through donor organs.

What's Behind the New APA Conflict of Interest Code?

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 12:12pm CDT by take2la

The APA today released its new code of conduct for working with the pharmaceutical industry.

Moms' full-time work tied to childhood obesity | Reuters

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 12:02pm CDT by midnightbliss10

(Reuters Health) - The growing number of full-time working moms in the past few decades could be one of the factors contributing to the concurrent rise in childhood obesity, new research hints.

Drug companies share Alzheimer's research

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

In an unusual step, a dozen competing drug companies have agreed to share data on thousands of Alzheimer's patients in hopes that the extra information will spark new ideas for treatments.

BCBS names Pfizer managers in kickback suit

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 11:29am CDT by take2la

Blue Cross claims Pfizer bought airfare to Caribbean resorts for 5,000 doctors who also received up to $2,000 "honoraria" each, plus golf games and massages just for listening to lectures about the now-withdrawn painkiller.

Are you houseproud? Think again. If you really want to be healthy, don't make your bed - official! (Poll)

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 11:22am CDT by Ms CYPRAH

Research at Kingston University in the UK have found out that by not making your bed, you would be far healthier than making it every day. I came upon this piece by accident while surfing the Net.

Are You Normal or Just Finally Diagnosed?

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 11:07am CDT by take2la

"My dear Sir, take any road, you can't go amiss. The whole state is one vast insane asylum." — James L.

19 fatally shot at drug rehab center in Mexico

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 10:36am CDT by msnbc.com health

At least 30 gunmen burst into a drug rehabilitation center in a Mexican border state capital and opened fire, killing 19 men and wounding several others, police said.

Antidepressants Are Just Fancy Placebos

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 9:40am CDT by Digits

Psychologist Says Antidepressants Are Just Fancy Placebos

Coffee: Friend or Foe?

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 8:47am CDT by jessie-martin70

Coffee may have benefic effects because it contains high amounts of antioxidants and can reduce the risk of certain diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, or Parkinson`s disease. However, coffee may also have side effects.

Infected organs pose deadly transplant risk

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 7:52am CDT by msnbc.com health

George Boucher died after receiving a kidney that was infected with a rare virus from the donor's pet hamster. Though unusual and shocking, such cases are examples of a small but growing number of diseases passed on through donor organs.

Suspended-animation cold sleep achieved in lab

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 7:50am CDT by Ageing Hippie

Top boffins in the States believe that they may be on the track of a way to place living human beings into suspended animation, allowing them to survive long periods effectively frozen before being "reanimated" with no ill effects.

Infected organs pose deadly transplant risk

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 7:45am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, health writer, msnbc.com

George Boucher endured more than three years of dialysis waiting for a new kidney, even turning down one organ on his doctor’s advice because it came from a high-risk donor, his wife said.

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Drug users going through our trash for empty prescription bottles, then using the info to obtain our legitimate medications.

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 5:46am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

"In addition to providing relatively simple access to controlled drugs, the situation may create serious delays for seniors and other who need legitimate, timely refills of their prescriptions," said David Gauny, a member of the task force.

WHO: more blood donations needed in poor countries

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 5:40am CDT by Associated Press

The World Health Organization says people make a total of 93 million blood donations worldwide every year, but the rate of donation in poor countries is far too low.

V.A. Police found in violation after claims of racism

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 4:23am CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

WACO - Allegations of racism leveled against the V.A. Hospital's police department in Waco from September, Tuesday were confirmed.

Ouch! Readers react to circumcision debate

Posted: June 11th, 2010, 12:38am CDT by msnbc.com health

The whole issue of male circumcision sure is a touchy one. Scores of readers responded to our story about the circumcision debate.

Drug companies share data to speed brain research

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 11:02pm CDT by Associated Press

In an unusual step, a dozen competing drug companies have agreed to share data on thousands of Alzheimer's patients in hopes that the extra information will spark new ideas for treatments.

Arizona woman gives birth to sextuplets

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 9:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A 32-year-old woman gave birth to sextuplets Monday, hospital officials said. Jenny Masche gave birth by Caesarean section at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital in central Phoenix to three boys and three girls, officials said.

Drug helps kidney patients

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 9:17pm CDT by aoimiyazaki

LONDON - A DRUG commonly used to treat gout may help patients with chronic kidney disease keep their condition in check and reduce the risk of heart problems, Spanish scientists said on Thursday.

How some people stay thin in a fat world

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 7:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Scientists are finding genetics and environment are important factors in staying thing in a world that's getting more obese.

Italian saint likely died of heart defect

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 7:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

For thousands of Catholics, the 13th-century Italian Saint Rose of Viterbo had miraculous powers that allowed her to raise someone from the dead and survive the flames of a burning pyre.

12,000 Minnesota nurses launch 1-day walkout

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 7:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health

More than 12,000 nurses walked off the job Thursday for a one-day strike at 14 Minnesota hospitals, a show of force being watched by many across the country as a test of how fiercely a new national nurses' union can flex its muscle.

Schweitzer says change needed for marijuana law

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 6:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Gov. Brian Schweitzer said Thursday that legalization of medical marijuana has not worked out as voters planned and that the state needs a legislative fix.

Pregnancy may trigger OCD symptoms

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 6:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A new study adds to evidence that pregnancy may worsen or bring on symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder in some women -- suggesting, researchers say, that certain cases of the disorder involve abnormal responses to hormonal changes.

Mead Johnson Drops Chocolate-Flavored Enfagrow After Parent Uproar Over Sugar Content

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 6:05pm CDT by Digits

Mead Johnson Still Sells Vanilla Enfagrow to Toddlers, Feeding Obesity Epidemic, Say Nutritionists Parents and nutritionists are up in arms about a line of designer toddler drinks containing mostly milk and sugar that are aimed at children as young as 1 year old. [...]

Italian saint likely died of heart defect

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 6:01pm CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

For thousands of Catholics, the 13th-century Italian Saint Rose of Viterbo had miraculous powers that allowed her to raise someone from the dead and survive the flames of a burning pyre.

New device may underestimate blood pressure

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 5:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Automated blood pressure measuring devices are replacing old-fashioned mercury manometers in doctor's offices and clinics around the world. But newer isn't necessarily better.

First pill for multiple sclerosis safe, effective

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 5:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Federal health experts said a first-of-a-kind multiple sclerosis drug from Novartis is safe and effective for controlling tremors, concentration problems and other symptoms of the debilitating disease.

Search for gold brings death in Nigeria

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 5:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health

After 160 Nigerians died and hundreds more were ailing, blood tests revealed the killer: Lead unearthed by villagers digging for gold.

Pregnancy may trigger or worsen OCD symptoms

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 4:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study adds to evidence that pregnancy may worsen or bring on symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder in some women -- suggesting, researchers say, that certain cases of the disorder involve abnormal responses to hormonal changes.

The truth about the HPV vaccines or what they do not want you to know (Part 1)

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 4:05pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

"We are a group of six women including a mother whose daughter died after receiving the Gardasil vaccine and another whose daughter suffered adverse reactions.

Gold, and lead, bring illness and death in Nigeria

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 3:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Mound after tiny mound of red clay earth dots the cemetery on the outskirts of this impoverished Nigerian village where grieving parents come to pray.

Mad Cow Disease in the USA: Understand Prions, Part II

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 3:34pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Prions are mysterious. They cause mad cow disease. Yet they are not infectious agents. They are not alive. Consequently, they cannot be killed. They do not reproduce. They cannot be destroyed by burning. They are bits of protein, parts of molecules.

Codex Serves Up A Hearty Helping of Melamine!

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 3:12pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Logic would dictate that the acceptable level of melamine in food – whether intentional or unintentional – should be zero.

Stop texting, Dad! I'm talking to you

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 2:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Much of the concern about cellphones and instant messaging and Twitter has been focused on how children who incessantly use the technology are affected by it.

Health: Sunburn? Pop an aspirin!

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 2:52pm CDT by Josh Rosenroth

Ibuprofen and aspirin are 'anti-inflammatory'. If it's not enough you shall take an over-the-counter cortisone-containing salve. Take dexpanthenole creme or camomile-containing lotion/ creme as well.

Scott leading McCollum in GOP governor's primary

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 2:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Naples millionaire businessman Rick Scott has surged into a double-digit lead over Attorney General Bill McCollum in their race for the Republican nomination for governor, a poll released Thursday shows.

Ikea recalls 3 million window shades

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 2:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Ikea is recalling 3.36 million window blinds and shades after a child nearly strangled on a cord.

FDA panel says Novartis sclerosis drug works

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 2:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Federal health experts say a first-of-a-kind multiple sclerosis drug from Novartis is effective at controlling tremors, concentration problems and other symptoms of the debilitating disease.

12,000 Minnesota nurses launch 1-day walkout

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 1:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health

More than 12,000 nurses launched a one-day strike Thursday at 14 Minnesota hospitals in a dispute over nurse-patient ratios levels and pension benefits.

Gene causes Alzheimer's brain 'garbage'

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 1:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A brain mechanism that acts like a recycling plant for toxic proteins goes haywire in people with a gene mutation linked with Alzheimer's disease, U.S. researchers said on Thursday, unveiling a discovery offering a new lead for drug companies.

Dangerous lung worms found in people who eat raw crayfish

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 1:01pm CDT by Solidarity Nite

If you're headed to a freshwater stream this summer and a friend dares you to eat a raw crayfish — don't do it. You could end up in the hospital with a severe parasitic infection.

Hospira Brand Liposyn and Propofol: Recall

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 12:40pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Propofol Injectable Emulsion 1%, Liposyn (Intravenous Fat Emulsion) products including Liposyn II 10%, Liposyn II 20%, Liposyn III 10%, Liposyn III 20%, and Liposyn III 30%

Stop texting, Dad! I'm talking to you

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 12:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Much of the concern about cellphones and instant messaging and Twitter has been focused on how children who incessantly use the technology are affected by it.

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The End Of Men—Women a Majority of the Workforce: Is Modern Society Better Suited to the Fairer Sex?

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 12:30pm CDT by John Whittet

The End Of Men—Women a Majority of the Workforce: Is Modern Society Better Suited to the Fairer Sex?

FDA Advisory Panel to Review Dental Amalgam Agency to consider risks to vulnerable populations

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 12:28pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced plans to hold an advisory panel on Dec. 14-15, 2010, to discuss several scientific issues that may affect the regulation of dental amalgam, used for direct filling of carious lesions or structural defects in teeth.

Drugging pre-school children: A crime against childhood

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 11:28am CDT by take2la

In 2001, Harry Markopolos repeatedly warned the authorities about Bernie Madoff. No one listened. Only a serious downturn in the economy led to Madoff's downfall.

Lizards Licking My Lips

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 11:06am CDT by Graylady

Journal of a Cancer Survivor Lizards Licking My Lips

Dude, these briefs could save your life

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 10:32am CDT by msnbc.com health

A team of U.S. scientists has designed some new men's briefs that may be comfortable, durable and even stylish but, unlike most underpants, may be able to save lives.

BPA Plastic Resin Used to Coat Inside of Food Cans

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 10:30am CDT by SuDuToo

BPA plastic resin is used for the coating of the inside of food and beverage cans to prevent the spoilage of canned foods and beverages due to reaction of foods with metal cans.

What No One Ever Admits About Marriage - MSN Relationships - Slideshow

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 10:17am CDT by Tao-1683684

Money is tigh for All, California begins its Strict budget policy. Cutbacks to be made

Ban on gay blood donors revisited

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 10:08am CDT by msnbc.com health

Should gay men be allowed to donate blood? A government health committee is re-examining that question today.

Parent a gambler? Odds are you are too

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 10:01am CDT by msnbc.com health

The odds are high that if one of your parents is addicted to gambling, you may be too, according to a new study of Australian twins.

Acupuncturist probed for HIV spread

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 9:57am CDT by msnbc.com health

Swiss authorities are investigating whether an acupuncturist intentionally infected at least 15 people with HIV.

Is Obama really an ex-smoker?

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 9:50am CDT by msnbc.com health

President Barack Obama telephoned Philippine President-elect Benigno Aquino to pass on his congratulations -- and offer advice on how to quit smoking.

The Signs of Aging... Important Biomarkers of Age

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 9:33am CDT by redshadowwithgreenbackground

I have compiled a list of biomarkers that show IF you are getting older... The bad news is that these biomarkers will show how YOU are getting older... The good news is that you can reverse each one of them with the appropriate anti-aging therapy.

Heart Attacks Drop Significantly in California

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 8:56am CDT by JCAtom

...rates of the most severe type of heart attack dropped by 62 percent, according to the study, published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine... More Articles

New settlement proposed for 9/11 responders

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 8:53am CDT by David B. Caruso, Associated Press Writer

Lawyers have proposed an increased settlement of $625 million to $712.5 million for ground zero workers suing New York City over their exposure to toxic dust from the World Trade Center.

NY judge: New 9/11 health pact `very good' deal

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 8:53am CDT by David B. Caruso, Associated Press Writer

A federal judge signed off on a legal settlement Thursday that could pay as much as $713 million to 9/11 responders exposed to World Trade Center dust, and immediately urged thousands of police, firefighters and construction workers to take the deal.

NY judge: New 9/11 health pact 'very good deal'

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 8:53am CDT by David B. Caruso, Associated Press Writer

A federal judge who held up an effort to settle thousands of lawsuits filed by 9/11 responders exposed to World Trade Center dust dropped his opposition Thursday after the deal was redrafted to give more money to sick workers and less to their lawyers.

Conflict seen between 2 deals for 9/11 responders

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 8:53am CDT by David B. Caruso, Associated Press Writer

Thousands of 9/11 responders suing New York City over their exposure to World Trade Center dust may have a tough choice between two deals in the weeks ahead.

Abortion's Secret Consequences

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 8:18am CDT by chanson81

As a woman who is pro-choice, I do not believe in abortion as a regular form of birth control, but I do feel that the option should be available and that each woman has the choice.

The 10 Best Foods For Your Skin

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 8:09am CDT by The Intrepid Pundit

A healthy and balanced diet can shield your insides from all sorts of bad health mojo. But it can also protect your outside. The right vegetables, nuts, seeds, oils, fish, teas, and chocolates can shield your skin from the ravages of the environment, time, and even cancer.

Ban on gay blood donors revisited

Posted: June 10th, 2010, 7:52am CDT by msnbc.com health

Should gay men be allowed to donate blood? A government health committee is re-examining that question today.

Obesity Becoming Global Problem

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 11:53pm CDT by luckydog

Ray Suarez hosts an online forum with obesity experts and authors Barry Popkin and Michael Power on the causes of weight gain in societies around the world.

How your brain works on autopilot

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 10:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Anyone who's learned to ride a bike or touch type might have wondered how a task that is so arduous at first could be so seamlessly easy later.

Most Cans of Food Contain Controversial BPA

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 9:08pm CDT by Jobrny

"Chemical in baby bottles that caused uproar is also in nearly all cans of food"

Docs urged to warn against distracted driving

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 8:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Physicians should tell patients not to send text messages or use cell phones while driving, just as they advise them against smoking or to use seat belts, a doctor said in the influential New England Journal of Medicine on Wednesday.

HRC | Human Rights Campaign - Healthcare Equality Index 2010

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 8:26pm CDT by KarlRinke

HRC | Human Rights Campaign - Healthcare Equality Index 2010

Minn. nurses strike is part of new union's push

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 8:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Thousands of nurses in Minnesota are bracing for a one-day strike as part of a new national union's aim to fight hard for nurses as hospitals are increasingly pressured to cut costs.

Special Preschool Gives Kids With Cancer a Sense of Normalcy

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 7:31pm CDT by pinkcap

For children who have cancer, doing things that the rest of us take for granted, like going to preschool, is not allowed because of the risk of infections from other children is greater.

Unreported complaints gets Pfizer warning

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 7:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Federal regulators have warned Pfizer Inc. for failing to promptly report complaints with its drugs that may have involved serious injury.

Abortions via webcam - Abortion - Salon.com

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 7:23pm CDT by Gnostix1

The future is now, folks: You can get an abortion by videoconference. It's not quite as crazy as it first sounds -- these are non-surgical abortions -- but, still, it is a pretty tremendous way to improve access to basic medical care.

Sanford Health-MeritCare to drop 'Meritcare'

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 7:20pm CDT by Associated Press

A major rural health care provider in the United States is altering its name, as it moves to expand both in the U.S. and abroad.

Suze Orman resting after surgery

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 6:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Personal finance adviser Suze Orman is resting at a Chicago hotel after having an emergency appendectomy over the weekend.

UK recommends against buying breast cancer drug

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 6:01pm CDT by Associated Press

Britain's health watchdog on Thursday recommended against buying a breast cancer drug for patients with advanced disease.

Sip Your Way to a Flat Belly!

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 5:23pm CDT by lenagirlnj

Amazingly, the magic elixir is water. . yes, water. Go figure.

Teen car crashes tied to early classes

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 5:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

When high schools start too early, sleep-deprived teenagers are more likely to crash their cars, suggests new research.

FDA warns Pfizer for unreported drug complaints

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 4:57pm CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writer

Federal regulators have warned Pfizer Inc. for failing to promptly report complaints with its drugs that may have involved serious injury.

What Soviet Medicine Teaches Us - Yuri N. Maltsev - Mises Daily

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 4:44pm CDT by Ron B.

This man Yuri Maltsev was a trusted researcher in Russia. He defected and is a professor in economics in the U.S.A. Below is an exerpt from one of his writings.

For "pink Viagra", a double standard

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 4:28pm CDT by Dr. David Duncan

In discussing philosophy of science, some have talked about science1 vs science2 or science vs scienceprime, it may be time to speak of anti-Pharma vs anti-pharma.

Tread carefully in the immune system's shadowlands

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 3:20pm CDT by Rodney-889389

IF EVER there was a telling illustration of the power of the immune system, it came in 2006. Six men in a trial of an experimental drug made by the company TeGenero became critically ill after suffering a catastrophic over-stimulation of the immune system.

CVS Caremark's drug plans will no longer be able to fill prescriptions at Walgreen

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 3:15pm CDT by Rodney-889389

CVS Caremark Corp. plans to cut Walgreen Co. out of its retail pharmacy network after Walgreen said this week it would stop taking part in new prescription drug plans managed by CVS Caremark.

Seniors, you're going to want to read this link

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 3:06pm CDT by donein

We all got to read what O-bum-a was telling seniors yesterday about how good and all the free medical services and treatments that they were going to get under his health care reform's expansion of Medicare.

Most cans of food contain controversial BPA

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 2:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The plastic chemical BPA, or bisphenol A, caused an uproar when health concerns were raised about its use in baby bottles. But what many don't know is that it's used routinely in nearly everything you eat that comes out of a can.

Woman wants to be world's fattest

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 2:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A New Jersey woman is waging a campaign to become the world's heaviest living woman, admitting that she is as hungry for attention as she is for calorie-rich food. Donna Simpson, 42, weighs more than 600 pounds and aims to reach 1,000 pounds.

3 burgers a week ups kids' asthma risk

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 1:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Children who eat three or more burgers a week may be at a higher risk of asthma and wheezing, but a healthy diet rich in fruit and fish seems to stave off the risk, according to a large international study.

Groin-punch 'game' harms more boys

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

Thirty percent of urologists have seen or treated boys for testicular trauma in the past year, including severe injuries caused by so-called "sack-tapping," an msnbc.com survey found.

Woman wants to be world's fattest

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 1:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A New Jersey woman is waging a campaign to become the world's heaviest living woman, admitting that she is as hungry for attention as she is for calorie-rich food. Donna Simpson, 42, weighs more than 600 pounds and aims to reach 1,000 pounds.

Infant death prompts baby sling recall

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 1:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The death of a 10-day-old boy in Texas has prompted the recall of some handmade baby slings.

Woman who lied about breast cancer arrested

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 1:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A woman who collected donations of sick leave and money from co-workers while lying for five years about having breast cancer was arrested Thursday on theft and forgery charges.

You're insured. But what about dental?

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 12:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

An estimated 45 million Americans do not have dental insurance, according to a government report released Wednesday, and recently passed healthcare reform offers little direct help.

Cancer wins may be bigger than they seem

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 12:28pm CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Doctors reported gains against nearly every form of cancer at a conference that ended this week. Yet when Will Thomas heard about an advance against prostate cancer, he wanted to know just one thing: "Is it a cure?"

Poor Infection Control at many Surgery Centers

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 12:25pm CDT by _jen_

CHICAGO - A new federal study finds many same-day surgery centers — where patients get such things as foot operations and pain injections — have serious problems with infection control.

CBC News - Consumer Life - Health food store advice not scientific: study

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 12:07pm CDT by midnightbliss10

A Canadian study has found that staff in health food stores routinely give advice aimed at selling expensive supplements instead of supporting the health of the consumer.

Friendship -- A Matter of the Heart

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 11:57am CDT by Dowser

Friendships can do more to help each other than we realize! A 20 year study shows that friendship can help prevent many diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and depression.

Companies urged to follow new Ohio health law

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 11:16am CDT by Matt Leingang, Associated Press Writer

Advocates for the uninsured are urging some of Ohio's biggest employers to follow a new state law that allows young adults to stay on their parents' health insurance until they turn 28, even though the companies are exempt.

Money woes a factor in pet care

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 11:15am CDT by msnbc.com health

When a vet told Nancy Gates that her dog Arabella had heart problems, needed surgery and it would cost $500, she had no choice but to put her pet down.

Warning over UK's first GM potatoes as ministers back 'Frankenstein food' trial in Norfolk

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 11:06am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The GM Freeze campaign group last night raised concerns, including food safety fears over an antibiotic-resistant marker gene implanted in GMO trial potatoes.

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Russia plans doubling minimum vodka price

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 10:34am CDT by Associated Press

A Russian official says the government is considering more than doubling the minimum price of vodka in three years.

Mad Cow Disease in USA: Profits Take Priority, Part I

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 10:00am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

With 4 million cases of Alzheimer's in the US, Consumers Union argues there could be a hidden epidemic of CJD.

FDA changes driven by food outbreaks

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

A field worker has unwashed hands. An animal squeezes through a small tear in a fence. Manure from a nearby hog farm trickles into an irrigation system.

Cardinal buys Healthcare Solutions for $517M

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 9:28am CDT by Associated Press

Health care products distributor Cardinal Health plans to buy Healthcare Solutions Holding LLC for $517 million in cash, as it pushes to expand into specialty pharmaceutical services.

AP Poll: money is a huge consideration in pet care

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 9:04am CDT by msnbc.com health

When a vet told Nancy Gates that her dog Arabella had heart problems, needed surgery and it would cost $500, she had no choice but to put her pet down.

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Pfizer Initiates a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of All Lots of Metronidazole Injection, Ciprofloxacin Injection, and Ondansetron Injection Bags Made by Claris Lifesciences Due to Non-Sterility

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 8:33am CDT by Par4TheCourse

NEW YORK, NY – Pfizer Inc is voluntarily recalling Metronidazole, Ciprofloxacin and Ondansetron IV Products due to the presence of floating matter and non-sterility discovered by the manufacturer Claris Laboratories.

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Defibtech Announces a Voluntary Recall of DBP-2800 Battery Packs used in the Lifeline AED® and ReviveR AEDTM

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 8:31am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Guilford, CT – Defibtech, LLC, is initiating a voluntary recall of 5,418 DBP-2800 Battery Packs used in the Lifeline AED® and ReviveR AEDTM (semi-automatic external defibrillators). This recall affects all DBP- 2800 Battery Packs shipped prior to June 4, 2007.

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West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Recalls Ondansetron in 5% Dextrose Injection And Metronidazole Injection, USP Bags Due To Possible Health Risk

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 8:30am CDT by Par4TheCourse

West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Inc., of Eatontown, NJ, is voluntarily recalling all lots of Claris LifeSciences Inc.

Stress of daily grind takes toll on teeth

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

The foreclosures, the financial meltdowns, the freaky environmental disasters - they've all become part of our daily grind. But for some, that's not just a metaphor. Grinding and clenching are on the rise, say dentists across the country.

Help Eradicate Female Genital Mutilation

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 8:09am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is an extremely dangerous, inhumane, and medically unnecessary procedure that affects nearly 170,000 girls and women in the United States, and 140 million around the world.

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Nationwide Voluntary Recall of All Lots of Ondansetron in 5% Dextrose Injection, 32 mg/50 mL Manufactured by Claris Lifesciences

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 8:04am CDT by mstanley2265

This medicine is used for nausea in chemo and surgical patients....The immune system of patients can be compromised easily from contaminants.

The Ultimate New York Diet

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 8:03am CDT by jessie-martin70

The Ultimate New York Diet was created by celebrity fitness trainer David Kirsch. His diet promises great results after just two weeks.

David Katz, M.D.: The Truth About Red and Processed Meats

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 8:02am CDT by newbroom

Raising feed animals comes at a very high environmental cost.

Drinking Game Poses Query, Who's Icing Whom?

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 7:21am CDT by jameseg

A relatively new alcoholic beverage drinking game seems to promote binge drinking.

Don't sleep longer - sleep smarter

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 5:21am CDT by tangojones

One professional intent on helping us snooze is Dr Nerina Ramlakhan, the author of Tired But Wired, a book released last month that advises taking naps, relaxing and exercising to hibernate effectively and wake up zinging and refreshed.

I Dreamed

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 2:52am CDT by Tony Wlliams

I dreamed of a world at peace The guns had grown silent and the violence had ceased. I dreamed of a world gone green No more pollution the air and seas where clean. I dreamed of a world united Working together instead of divided.

Man flu DOES exist - study suggests half of men exaggerate cold symptoms

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 1:11am CDT by cartooncat

Sorry, chaps, the game is up - scientists have confirmed that you're often not as ill as you say you are. Half of men will upgrade a common cold to flu and describe headaches as a migraine to gain maximum sympathy.

Babies born one week early at risk of serious health problems

Posted: June 9th, 2010, 1:01am CDT by cartooncat

Babies born only a week early are at higher risk of a host of serious health problems from autism to deafness, research has shown.

One-shot radiation found effective with breast cancer

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 11:38pm CDT by Xziled

A single dose of radiation during breast cancer surgery is as effective as three to six weeks of daily post-operative radiation for many women with early stage breast cancer, according to the first results from an ongoing study of more than 2,000 women.

Secondhand smoke may harm mental health

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 10:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Other people's smoke is bad for your lungs and bad for your heart, and new research suggests it could be bad for your mental health, too.

Celery, peaches and strawberries are the most contaminated by pesticides - Healthzone.ca

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 9:12pm CDT by bigsaf

The most pesticide-prone produce? Celery, peaches and strawberries top the "dirty dozen" list.

Nigeria lead poisoning crisis 'unprecedented'

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 7:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Doctors are struggling to save children stricken by lead poisoning after poor herdsmen began illegally mining gold in an area of northern Nigeria with high concentrations of lead.

"Revolting" Levels of Bacteria in Bottled Water

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 7:38pm CDT by Dr. David Duncan

There are many good reasons not to wyour money buying bottled water. A new study out of Canada adds one more in its finding that some brands contain high levels of bacterial contamination. Public source water supplies are much healthier than any commercial bottled water.

Short people at higher risk of heart problems

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 7:30pm CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

Short people have a 50 percent higher risk of having a heart problem or dying from one than tall people, a new study says, though weight, blood pressure and smoking habits remain more important factors.

Anxious Gazans trying to leave blockaded territory

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 7:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A Palestinian who had to delay graduate school in Malaysia and an elderly man forced to put off eye surgery in Egypt are among thousands anxiously trying to get out of Gaza now that the blockaded territory's gateway to the world has opened just a little.

Short people at higher risk of heart problems

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 6:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Short people have a 50 percent higher risk of having a heart problem or dying from one, when compared to tall people, a new study says, though weight, blood pressure and smoking habits remain more important factors.

Black-Market M.D.S

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 6:04pm CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

A growing need for Hispanic doctors and the challenges of obtaining an American medical license have many Latin America–trained doctors practicing illegally.

Burger King eliminates trans fats

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 4:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Burger King Corp. said Thursday it is now cooking with trans fat free cooking oils at all of its restaurants nationwide.

AAFES Sells Deadly Tobacco Cigarettes; Bans Modified-Risk Electronic Cigarettes

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 3:46pm CDT by Elaine Keller

The Army/Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) "operates more than 3,100 facilities worldwide, in more than 30 countries, five U.S.

Tracking the American Epidemic of Mental Illness

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 3:42pm CDT by take2la

The Psychopharmaceutical Industrial Complex (PPIC) is a symbiotic system composed of the American Psychiatric Association, the pharmaceutical industry, public relations and advertising firms, patient support organizations, the National Institute of Mental Health, managed care org …

Nurse talks conclude in Minn., but little progress

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 3:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Talks between 14 Twin Cities hospitals and a union representing thousands of nurses concluded Friday afternoon with no movement toward a settlement.

Minn. hospitals say ready for nurses' 1-day strike

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 3:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Leaders of 14 Twin Cities hospitals facing a one-day nurses strike sought to reassure the public on Tuesday that they have plans in place to operate safely.

Hepatitis scare tied to clinic's shady practices

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 3:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A Las Vegas clinic had been reusing syringes and vials of medication for nearly four years. The shoddy practices may have led to an outbreak of the potentially fatal hepatitis C virus and exposed patients to HIV.

Child deaths in hot cars 'totally' preventable

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 3:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health

It's a scenario that's tragically repeated dozens of times a year: A parent places a toddler in the back seat of a vehicle on a hot day, becomes distracted and leaves the child inside to swelter and die.

Rash by Wal-Mart attendee prompts vaccinations

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 3:23pm CDT by Associated Press

The Arkansas Health Department is trying to determine whether measles caused an illness to a foreign visitor to Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s weeklong gathering for its shareholders meeting in Fayetteville.

Poor infection control at many surgery centers

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 3:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A new federal study finds up to 70 percent of same-day surgery centers have serious problems with infection control, including failing to wash hands and wear gloves.

Doctors Use 'Twilight' Characters to Diagnose Psychiatric Problems

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 3:05pm CDT by Digits

The case of two troubled teens captivated psychiatrists at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine for months. Eleven residents and four attending psychiatrists read up on their symptoms and met once a week to discuss them.

Study: Lax infection control at surgery centers

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 3:00pm CDT by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer

A new federal study finds many same-day surgery centers — where patients get such things as foot operations and pain injections — have serious problems with infection control.

Protein Drinks: What's in them? Consumer Reports

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 2:32pm CDT by Aunk (The Cultural Health Guy)

Consumer Reports tested and found toxic poison including heavy metals in protean "health" drinks. See the list they name names.

Gay guys really are thinner, study says

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 1:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Gay guys really are thinner, study says

Girl, 3, faces surgery after hit at Dodger Stadium

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 1:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A 3-year-old girl whose skull was fractured by a line drive during batting practice at Dodger Stadium was scheduled for surgery Tuesday.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Linked to Dementia

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 1:52pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Older veterans who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are almost twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and other age-related dementias as veterans without PTSD, a study shows.

1 in 5 prone to dozing in meetings

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 1:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health

If you feel yourself nodding off during a meeting today, rest assured that you're not the only one. Nearly one in five Americans reported falling asleep or being drowsy in situations that required a high level of concentration, a new study says.

Obama defends health bill to seniors

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 12:33pm CDT by Erica Werner, Associated Press Writers

Barack Obama on Tuesday sought acceptance of the new health care overhaul law from skeptical seniors, a crucial constituency the White House wants to win over, even as the Gulf oil spill dominates public debate and the president's time.

Obama tells seniors health bill will work for them

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 12:33pm CDT by Erica Werner, Associated Press Writers

President Barack Obama on Tuesday sought to sell the health overhaul law to skeptical seniors, launching a defense of his presidency's biggest accomplishment as the election season gets under way and the Gulf oil spill dominates news.

What is Darth Vader's diagnosis?

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 12:30pm CDT by UNA_Lion

A letter to the editor in the journal Psychiatry Research explores just what is wrong with Vader. French researchers posit that Vader exhibits six out of the nine criteria for borderline personality disorder.

FDA struggles to keep food safe

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 12:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A new report says the Food and Drug Administration is stretched thin and needs to reorganize to better keep the nation's food safe.

When you lose weight - and gain it all back

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 12:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Who among us hasn't high-fived ourselves for finally fitting into those skinny jeans once again, only to relegate them to the back of the closet a few months later, when we gain weight again?

Three million babies hidden

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 10:53am CDT by Bonnie-1034943

As many as three million Chinese babies are hidden by their parents every year in order to get around the country's one-child policy, a researcher has discovered.

Report says FDA struggles to keep food safe

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 10:29am CDT by msnbc.com health

A new report says the Food and Drug Administration is stretched thin and needs to reorganize to better keep the nation's food safe.

Drug companies no influence in swine flu?

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 10:27am CDT by msnbc.com health

The head of the World Health Organization on Tuesday strongly rejected suggestions that her decisions about swine flu were influenced by advisers' links to pharmaceutical companies.

Children of lesbian couples do well

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 10:27am CDT by msnbc.com health

Being raised by a same-sex couple is no hindrance to healthy psychological development and may actually be an asset, according to a study which tracked the first generation of children conceived by lesbians through donor insemination is coming of age.

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The soda tax tells us what we can't do. That's not a good way to change bad behavior. - By Sheena Iyengar - Slate Magazine

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 10:22am CDT by papaloco2010

I say lets give all our money to the government and live like pre-programed robots!

Why Most Shampoos are a Waste of Money

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 10:20am CDT by Par4TheCourse

It's the dirty little secret shampoo companies don't want you to know—when you wash your hair with one of those nutrient-rich shampoos, most of the nutrients and active ingredients in the product don't actually end up in your hair, they wind up down the drain… along wit …

Gals more attracted to popular guys

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 10:14am CDT by msnbc.com health

The old saying claims the heart wants what the heart wants, and a new study shows that what the heart wants is people who other people find attractive.

Michelle Obama boosts Reid in Reno and Las Vegas

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 10:13am CDT by msnbc.com health

First Lady Michelle Obama promoted healthy lifestyles among women and children Tuesday in Nevada and tried to help breathe life into the re-election campaign of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, calling him "one of my favorite people in the world."

An economic analysis of OSHA

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 10:10am CDT by Courtney Francis

For years there has been a spirited debate about the role of OSHA in the operation of businesses. Some people believe that fewer safety restrictions will result in lower costs, enabling businesses to run more efficiently.

Tots left alone in cars? Readers weigh in

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 10:01am CDT by msnbc.com health

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Albany Lawmakers Passes Big Health Cuts in Health Care

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 9:47am CDT by Gulliver's Island

ALBANY — State lawmakers approved $775 million in cuts and other savings from New York's health care budget on Monday after Gov. David A.

Back pain may be widely overtreated in U.S.

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

Americans spend a staggering $86 billion a year in care for aching backs. But research found little evidence that the population got better as the bill soared over the past decade.

Can you tell sexual orientation by movement?

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 8:16am CDT by msnbc.com health

Can you tell sexual orientation by the way someone walks? Readers vote.

Gay guys really are thinner, study says

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 7:40am CDT by msnbc.com health

Gay guys really are thinner, study says

Prevention.com - 19 Bizarre Home Cures That Really Work

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 5:51am CDT by jbdaad

If your feet smell less than swell, wipe them down with a vodka-soaked washcloth to get rid of the stench. It's the same principle as rubbing alcohol (which works equally well if you'd rather drink your Grey Goose).

Schoolgirl's spine splits in two in rare condition which stunned doctors

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 4:57am CDT by cartooncat

A schoolgirl who was told for years that her backache was due to 'growing pains' revealed today that her spine had actually split in two.

Dumped baby still had umbilical cord

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 4:04am CDT by powachair

Can someone please explain to me, what drives a woman to dump her new born infant in a tip or long drop?

Obama renews health care bill pitch to elderly

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 3:46am CDT by msnbc.com health

President Barack Obama is turning his attention back to the massive health care bill he signed earlier this year, and trying to win over the most skeptical constituency: seniors.

Obama pitching seniors on health bill

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 2:05am CDT by Erica Werner, Associated Press Writer

President Barack Obama is turning his attention back to his signature health care bill and trying to win over the most skeptical constituency: seniors.

Nurses go on offensive against 14 Twin Cities hospitals | StarTribune.com

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 11:40pm CDT by anonymous-1077600

With two days to go before a planned strike, the Minnesota Nurses Association is going public with stories of alleged poor patient care to back its assertion that Twin Cities hospitals are dangerously understaffed.

Overtreated: Dealing with back pain

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 11:00pm CDT by The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com

Back pain can be one of the most debilitating kinds of pain, but most people get better with time.

Overtreated: Pain in the back widely overtreated

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 11:00pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

"Why did they cut you?"

Overtreated: Time may best treatment for back pain

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 11:00pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

"Why did they cut you?"

Overtreated: Surgery too often fails for back pain

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 11:00pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

"Why did they cut you?"

Kelly, wife donate $250,000 to Notre Dame

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 10:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly and his wife are donating $250,000 to the university, including money for cancer research.

IVF India Fertility India Infertility India Surrogacy In India

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 10:20pm CDT by pintolal

IVF India Fertility India Infertility India Surrogacy In India.Ivf Clinics in India offers a comprehensive range of infertility services under one roof and Our IVF Centres are known for innovation, integrity, medical and technical excellence, personalized service, and consistent …

Doctor Who Took Out Wrong Organ............ Fined?

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 8:55pm CDT by maddad

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The state Board of Medicine says a South Florida surgeon, who took out a healthy kidney instead of a gallbladder during an operation, wasn't inept or careless.

Maddad's Journey: Nicotine Free...Day One

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 8:48pm CDT by maddad

Ok, this is not as bad as I thought it would be, it is worse. I have used tobacco products on a daily basis since I was about 13 years old. That's right at 30 years of non-stop nicotine addiction. For reasons of my own, I decided it was time to quit.

Gals more attracted to popular guys

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 8:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The old saying claims the heart wants what the heart wants, and a new study shows that what the heart wants is people who other people find attractive.

Bristol drug extends survival in deadly skin cancer

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 8:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's experimental skin cancer drug ipilimumab added an average of four months to the lives of patients with advanced melanoma, U.S. researchers said on Saturday, representing a major advance in a disease littered with drug failures.

Gates to spend $1.5 billion on women's health

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 6:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Philanthropist Melinda Gates announced Monday that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will spend $1.5 billion over five years to support maternal and child health projects abroad.

Remote to Bitey: Our Hearts Will Go On!

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 6:22pm CDT by Remote Viewer

Dearest Bitey,

PTSD doubles dementia risk in older vets

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 6:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Older veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder are nearly twice as likely to develop dementia as their peers without PTSD, according to research released today.

Home health care stocks fall after Senate inquiry

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 5:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

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.

Libraries of Flesh: The Sorry State of Human Tissue Storage | Magazine

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 5:13pm CDT by Uroborus

Of all the forms of woe that take root in the human genome, the cancer called Glioblastoma multiforme is one of the most merciless. It can infiltrate the brain's white matter for months before causing any symptoms.

t r u t h o u t | Reproductive Health Concerns in the Aftermath of the Gulf Oil Disaster

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 4:45pm CDT by KarlRinke

t r u t h o u t | Reproductive Health Concerns in the Aftermath of the Gulf Oil Disaster

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You The Owner's Manual w/ Dr. Michael Roizen | Health Radio - Talk Radio about Health, Wellness, Fitness & Medicine

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 3:50pm CDT by Brandon Colby, M.D.

You The Owner's Manual w/ Dr. Michael Roizen | Health Radio - Talk Radio about Health, Wellness, Fitness & Medicine

The numbers that matter

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 3:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health

More and more doctors feel that body mass index, or BMI, isn't the best gauge of health. So consider these barometers as well.

SC GOP gov hopefuls would sign abortion overturn

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 3:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Limiting abortions and approving death sentences, two of the most emotional issues faced by governors of South Carolina, point to some of the clearest differences between the Republicans and Democrats competing to run the state.

Can you be healthy at any size?

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 2:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The rising fat-acceptance movement says being overweight isn't necessarily bad for you -and some doctors agree. Other experts contend that's a dangerous, even irresponsible, point of view.

Small Town Medicine Life and death in Eatonon Georgia/ Little Doc.

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 2:29pm CDT by fire hawk

First of all my article is being written in response to the June issue of The AARP Bulletin entitled Small Town Medicine LIfe and Death in Scobbey Montana Lonsesome Do, An Article written by Chris WoolsSton about Mr.

NH doctors, nurses cancel latest trip to Haiti

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 2:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A team of doctors and nurses from New Hampshire's Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center has canceled its trip to Haiti after hearing that conditions weren't safe.

Study: Lesbian Parents Raise Better-Behaved Kids

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 2:24pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

The authors found that children raised by lesbian mothers — whether the mother was partnered or single — scored very similarly to children raised by heterosexual parents on measures of development and social behavior.

Free latte for docs? Not without disclosure

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 2:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health

New limits on free gifts to doctors have hit the ubiquitous free lattes and coffee seen at major medical meetings like the one here of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

The plight of the older sibling

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 1:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A new study has confirmed what first-borns have always suspected: The oldest kid in the family really

Michelle Obama calls on top chefs to inspire kids

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 12:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

School lunches that are good for kids - and that kids will actually eat? That's a job for America's top chefs.

Gates to spend $1.5 billion on women's health

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 12:29pm CDT by Robert Burns, AP National Security Writer

Philanthropist Melinda Gates announced Monday that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will spend $1.5 billion over five years to support maternal and child health projects abroad.

Despite Billion $$ Fines, Drug Makers Still Market Off-Label

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 12:26pm CDT by take2la

Off-label marketing is a tactic drugmakers use to increase sales of a medicine by persuading physicians to prescribe it for things other than its approved use.

Manuka Honey's Antibacterial Powers May Even Be Effective Against Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 12:21pm CDT by jameseg

"Professor Molan has shown that honey made from the flowers of the manuka bush, a native of New Zealand, has antibacterial properties over and above those of other honeys."

Child Survives 7-Story Fall Without a Scratch

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 12:18pm CDT by Digits

MIAMI -- A 4-year-old boy is lucky to be alive after falling seven stories.

Contaminated Cocaine Can Cause Flesh To Rot

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 12:06pm CDT by maddad

Cocaine abusers - already at risk for an abnormal heartbeat, blood pressure problems, hallucinations, convulsions and stroke - can add another potential health complication to the list: rotting flesh.

Children of lesbian couples do well

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 10:35am CDT by msnbc.com health

Being raised by a same-sex couple is no hindrance to healthy psychological development and may actually be an asset, according to a study which tracked the first generation of children conceived by lesbians through donor insemination is coming of age.

Al's fit club: Roker on 115-pound loss

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 10:19am CDT by msnbc.com health

Eight years ago the TODAY anchor weighed 320 pounds; on Monday, he tipped the scales at 204. But though Roker underwent gastric bypass surgery, he says keeping the weight off takes constant vigilance: "No matter how much you lose, there's still that fat guy lurking."

Mom's Cause Kids' obesity

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 9:28am CDT by Aunk (The Cultural Health Guy)

New study tells me that mom's cause childhood obesity. I think Mom's also cause Dad's obesity too, what do you think?

Advances on Hard to Treat Lung Cancer and Melanoma

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 8:47am CDT by JCAtom

Using two opposite strategies, one focused and one broad, scientists say they have made progress in taming two of the most intractable types of cancer. More Articles

Doctors tack on fees for patients - USATODAY.com

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 8:14am CDT by MDC-441879

"A growing number of doctors across the country are boosting revenue by asking patients to pay new fees for services they say insurance doesn't cover, insurance and physicians' groups say."

Skeptical public fears oil-spill health issues

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 5:52am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, health writer, msnbc.com

Images of oil-soaked birds and soiled beaches, combined with a general mistrust of industry and government, are making it hard for a skeptical public to believe there won’t be serious health effects from the devastating spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Breaking the Spell of Sisyphus: How to Let Go of Negative Patterns

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 4:18am CDT by Grey Wolf

We all have habitual, negative thinking, feeling and doing patterns that sabotage our success, happiness and well-being. They become so ingrained that we think we have no power to change them. They simply become part of our daily life.

Cerebral Palsy Tasmania helping kids to suit up for better health

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 4:14am CDT by Seagull

The image of an 1800s corset, tightly laced and strongly boned, doesn't really make you think of extra mobility or better growth. But modern day suits using similar boning technology are helping kids and adults with cerebral palsy to stand up and live a better life.

Monsanto Bt Health Threat

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 3:52am CDT by parks05

This article is from 2004; however, it is an on-going fight with corporations manipulating governments around the world for the sake of profit. The people they say they are helping are the very ones they enslave.

Swine Flu Pandemic: World Health Organization Scientists Linked to Vaccine Companies - ABC News

Posted: June 7th, 2010, 1:21am CDT by Digits

Scientists who advised the World Health Organization on its influenza policies and recommendations—including the decision to proclaim the so-called swine flu a "pandemic" had close ties to companies that manufacture vaccines and antiviral medicines like Tamiflu, a fact that WHO …

Overtreated: Bleeding for colds, X-rays for shoes

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 11:00pm CDT by Randolph E. Schmid, AP Science Writer

Bloodletting for a cold? X-rays to see if your shoes fit?

Overtreated: More medical care isn't always better

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 11:00pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

More medical care won't necessarily make you healthier — it may make you sicker. It's an idea that technology-loving Americans find hard to believe.

How drug information fine print fails to communicate | KevinMD.com

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 10:36pm CDT by luckydog

As someone deeply immersed in pharma communications, and especially the newer realm of social networking, I've been closely following the ongoing process of the industry/FDA dance, trying to figure out how social media/web 2.0 approaches "fit" with pharmaceutical manufactur …

Devices aid in tracking lost Alzheimer's patients

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 8:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health

It looks like a toy, but the bracelet locked around Bob Melnick's wrist gives his wife some peace of mind: If this Alzheimer's patient wanders off and gets lost, he's wearing a tracking beacon to help bring him home.

'Sophisticated marketing' hides eugenics background of the Pill, writer says

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 8:24pm CDT by laws-john

Present opinion of the birth control pill has been formed by a 'sophisticated marketing campaign' which hides the Pill's dependency on abortion and its connections with the eugenics movement, one pro-life writer says.

Al and Tipper Gore Split After 40 Years of Marriage

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 7:47pm CDT by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

When you see a 40 year marriage fall apart you wonder if the parties have given very serious consideration to the long-term prospects for their health. The diseases of aging can reshape an individual's life in one day.

"Having Children" Is a Euphemism

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 4:29pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

my mother never wanted children. she married young, was forced into it by her own mother to hear her tell it, and she was on the pill 5 years when she started having side effects from it. so she quit taking it.

Health Care As A Right Gains Traction In Vermont

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 4:05pm CDT by luckydog

The Vermont legislature passed a bill this week mandating the study of three approaches to universal healthcare—a single-payer system, healthcare with a public option, and the current system under the healthcare reform bill passed by Congress.

Kellogg drops Rice Krispies health claims

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 3:36pm CDT by luckydog

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Cereal maker Kellogg Co has agreed to drop advertising claims that Rice Krispies will strengthen children's immune systems. The Federal Trade Commission said the company had agreed in February 2009 to stop claiming that its Frosted Mini Wheats were "clin …

Gordon Duff: Heroes Battle Brentwood, America's Least Patriotic Community

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 3:16pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

"OLD GUARD VETERANS" TAKE ON THE BRENTWOOD FATCATS PELOSI, WAXMAN AND WASHINGTON CORRUPTION FOR HOMELESS VETS By Gordon Duff and the Old Guard Veterans at Veterans Today

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American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Is Advocating for U.S. Pediatricians to Perform Certain Types of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 3:11pm CDT by tangojones

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 o …

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The Left: Misogyny Apologists Under the Guise of Tolerance - American Academy of Pediatrics embraces female genital mutilation

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 3:10pm CDT by tangojones

The Left constantly claims the mantle of being Pro-Women's Rights. Yet, they prove time and time again that it is lip service only.

Investigation starts as 30 wellness hotel guests hospitalised

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 2:54pm CDT by cartooncat

Thirty guests at a 'wellness' hotel in Hessen ended up in hospital over the weekend after catching a stomach bug, prompting a criminal investigation into the hotel management.

Study: Radiation boosts prostate cancer survival

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 2:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Doctors are reporting a key advance in treating men with cancer that has started to spread beyond the prostate: survival is significantly better if radiation is added to standard hormone treatments.

Sea-sponge breast cancer drug may extend lives

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 2:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health

An experimental breast cancer drug made from sea sponges added months to the lives of breast cancer patients whose cancer had come back despite several rounds of chemotherapy, doctors reported on Sunday.

Radiation may boost prostate cancer survival

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 2:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Doctors are reporting a key advance in treating men with cancer that has started to spread beyond the prostate: survival is significantly better if radiation is added to standard hormone treatments.

Investigation ties pet chain to puppy mills

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 1:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health

After an eight-month investigation, the Humane Society of the United States accused Petland, the national pet store chain, of selling

Growing obesity raises risks of childbearing

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 1:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NYT: Obesity in pregnancy is rising, contributing to greater burdens for hospitals, record rates of Caesarean sections, more birth defects and deaths for mothers and babies.

Can you be healthy at any size?

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 12:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The rising fat-acceptance movement says being overweight isn't necessarily bad for you -and some doctors agree. Other experts contend that's a dangerous, even irresponsible, point of view.

Should US Participate in Codex? Take our Survey

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 12:35pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The United States has participated in Codex since its inception. The results are degraded food, loss of national food autonomy and security. Local, clean food growing is under increasing attack and hunger is on the rise.

When you lose weight - and gain it all back

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 12:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Who among us hasn't high-fived ourselves for finally fitting into those skinny jeans once again, only to relegate them to the back of the closet a few months later, when we gain weight again?

Eyes Wide Shut: Disease and Death from the Sky

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 11:58am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

High level agencies claim that chemtrails are part of a military exercise for radar jamming using metal particulates, or that they are geoengineering with aerosol sprayed metal particulates to create an atmospheric shield for global warming prevention.

WHO scandal exposed: Advisors received kickbacks from H1N1 vaccine manufacturers

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 11:52am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Several key advisors who urged WHO to declare a pandemic received direct financial compensation from the very same vaccine manufacturers who received a windfall of profits from the pandemic announcement.

Study: Radiation boosts prostate cancer survival

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 11:45am CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Doctors are reporting a key advance in treating men with cancer that has started to spread beyond the prostate: survival is significantly better if radiation is added to standard hormone treatments.

Nursing Home Placement Associated With Accelerated Cognitive Decline In Alzheimer's Disease

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 10:27am CDT by Desertzonie

" People with Alzheimer's disease experience an acceleration in the rate of cognitive decline after being placed in a nursing home according to a new study by the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center.

Surging costs hit food security in poorer nations

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 10:09am CDT by Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer

Families from Pakistan to Argentina to Congo are being battered by surging food prices that are dragging more people into poverty, fueling political tensions and forcing some to give up eating meat, fruit and even tomatoes.

New system may give lung cancer patients hope

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 9:54am CDT by msnbc.com health

Thousands more lung cancer patients each year could be offered surgery or other aggressive therapy under a new system that classifies many tumors as more treatable than in the past.

Happiness May Come With Age, Study Says - NYTimes.com

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 9:45am CDT by frankg

Happiness May Come With Age, Study Says - NYTimes.com

Henare fumes over tobacco giant's stance

Posted: June 6th, 2010, 2:13am CDT by Seagull

MAORI AFFAIRS select committee chairman Tau Henare has condemned the refusal of tobacco giant Philip Morris to give evidence to his committee and has threatened to invoke a little-used parliamentary power against it.

Coles is ticked off

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 11:56pm CDT by Seagull

SUPERMARKET giant Coles has been accused of misleading consumers and undermining the public health campaign of the National Heart Foundation by using a copy-cat tick on its Smart Buy home brand products.

Groin-punch 'game' harms more boys

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 11:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Thirty percent of urologists have seen or treated boys for testicular trauma in the past year, including severe injuries caused by so-called "sack-tapping," an msnbc.com survey found.

WHO: spike in cholera cases in Somalia

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 10:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The World Health Organization says cholera is spreading fast in Somalia as people flee fighting between the government and rebels.

Research to 'revolutionise' breast cancer treatment

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 10:22pm CDT by Seagull

Researchers say a new technique for treating breast cancer means many women may eventually no longer need to undergo weeks of radiotherapy.

Is My Moisturizer Safe? 5 Petrochemicals to Avoid Now

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 9:49pm CDT by Digits

Read Your Skin Care Labels Jennifer Grayson shares why you should avoid moisturizers that contain any of the following ingredients: PhthalatesParabensFragranceSodium laureth/lauryl sulfate Oxybenzone

Doctors' group turns up heat on Medicare payments

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 8:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The American Medical Association turned up the heat on the U.S. Congress on Thursday for failing to stop a 21 percent Medicare pay cut for doctors treating elderly patients.

Study: Rise in Autism and introduction of Aborted Fetal DNA in Vaccines Correlate

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 7:45pm CDT by laws-john

Dr. Theresa Deisher, founder of the pro-life Sound Choice Pharmaceutical Institute, presented a study revealing the link between autism and aborted fetal DNA in vaccinations at the International Meeting for Autism Research in May.

Spending limits placed on new Agent Orange claims

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 7:38pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

The chief architect of the pricey new GI Bill education benefit for veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan war era could become a new champion — for taxpayers — against what he perceives as excess spending on military pay and on a new wave of Agent Orange claims.

Nigeria: 160 die from lead as villages seek gold

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 7:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health

More than 160 poor villagers from Nigeria's north died from lead poisoning while trying to leach gold from rock deposits, sparking evacuations as health officials try to come to grips with a crisis six months in the making, authorities said Friday.

Meat from a Petri Dish = Total Control of the Food Supply

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 7:09pm CDT by CheckItNews

It is the ultimate conundrum for vegetarians who think that meat is murder: a revolution in processed food that will see fresh meat grown from animal cells without a single cow, sheep or pig being killed.

Mom fights to free son in Nicaragua

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 6:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health

In an exclusive interview, Maggie Anthony talks about her son's murder conviction.

McDonald's Recalls 'Shrek' Glasses Because of Cadmium

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 5:26pm CDT by redshadowwithgreenbackground

McDonald's Corp. is recalling 12 million glasses sold as a promotional tie-in to the latest "Shrek" movie because they contain the toxic metal cadmium.

Big Pharma's Big Time Swine Flu Swindle

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 4:50pm CDT by Carloz

Remember when H1N1 was going to infect and kill everyone on Earth unless, of course, we all purchased Tamiflu©? Shocker: The scientists who drafted the WHO's governmental advisories to stockpile drugs were paid consultants to the drug's producers.

Scientists claim to have identified stem cells that spread cancer

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 4:27pm CDT by Gnostix1

"Hong Kong scientists say they have identified the cancer stem cells responsible for the spread of colorectal cancer to other organs and believe the find will revolutionize treatment.

Sound of Silence, part 2: FAQs and some videos

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 12:57pm CDT by Crusher.

This article is part 2 in a series about cochlear implants. There are few individual questions some ‘Viners have asked me so I will attempt to make this column an abbreviated FAQ (frequently asked questions) and I will periodically update this column as the need arises.

From Dr. Mercola, on "It's Better Now...."

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 12:24pm CDT by david5372

Enormously Popular Drug Used to Treat this Harmless Condition Can be Addictive, Trigger Hip Fractures, and Spark Intestinal Infection Posted By Dr. Mercola | June 05 2010 Here are some of the side-effect free methods U.S.

Drug boosts survival in major skin cancer study

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 10:57am CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Researchers have scored the first big win against melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. An experimental drug significantly improved survival in a major study of people with very advanced disease.

Melanoma drug cuts death risk in major trial

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 10:30am CDT by msnbc.com health

A cancer drug being developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb reduced the risk of death from advanced melanoma by more than 30 percent in a late stage clinical trial, representing a potential major advance in treating a disease for which there are few options.

Melanoma drug a seismic shift

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 10:07am CDT by msnbc.com health

On Saturday, researchers set off a seismic shift for the treatment of advanced melanoma, the often-deadly skin cancer for which few treatments worked, writes NBC's Robert Bazell.

Let's Get Naked!

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 9:58am CDT by maddad

Imagine rolling around naked in crisp, high thread count sheets. Picture bathing in natural springs, warm water surrounding you, bubbling against your skin. Envision basking in the sun with nothing between you and its warming rays.

Illegal Abortions In Brazil Put Women's Lives At Risk: Catholic Church Cheers

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 9:34am CDT by Carloz

Brazil has some of the toughest anti-abortion laws. This is the result of a very high percentage (74%) of the population being Roman Catholic and the incredible influence the Catholic church exerts on politicians. Abortion is legal only in three instances:

Pfizer lung cancer drug promising in early tests

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 9:33am CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

It's way too soon to declare success, but an experimental drug for lung cancer patients with a certain gene showed extraordinary promise in early testing, doctors reported at a cancer conference on Saturday.

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A final tribute: On the way to a Hospice unit, an ambulance crew takes a woman to visit her late husband's cross in the park

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 8:51am CDT by hsquared-1401940

It was, perhaps, the ultimate sentimental journey. And it was a mark of deep compassion and respect by a local ambulance crew. Of all the poignant stories that have surrounded the thousands of white crosses in Central Park, this one particularly tugs at the heart.

VA Secretary Announces New Hotline for Homeless Veterans

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 2:54am CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

Responders at 1-877-4AID VET Help Veterans Find Food, Shelter and Assistance

Secretary Tours Recovery Act Improvements

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 2:51am CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

Cleveland VA Medical Center Projects Assist Veterans

VA Research Offers Insight on Parkinson's Disease

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 2:48am CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

Collaborative Research on “Deep Brain Stimulation”

Vouchers put homeless veterans into housing

Posted: June 5th, 2010, 2:42am CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

The federal government is allocating 25 rental assistance vouchers worth $173,064 to help get local homeless veterans and their families into stable housing.

Want to See the Future? Look at Britain

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 11:33pm CDT by The Spirit

Millions of patients face losing NHS care as bosses prepare to axe treatments to make £20billion of savings by 2014, a top doctor has warned.

Michigan Woman Claims Doctor Forced Abortion After She Said Stop - ABC News

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 9:25pm CDT by The Devil-1138528

The case involves a woman who claims that she almost immediately told a doctor to stop an abortion procedure. The doctor says the procedure was too far gone to stop.

Physician Claims Jews are Schizo Carriers Subtitle:"Is Mental Illness the Jewish Disease?"

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 9:06pm CDT by Nadia Sindi

"While Jews attack non-Jewish Americans for racism,Israel is the most racist country in the world" Dr. Hutschnecker said. Evidence that Jews are carriers of schizophrenia is disclosed in a paper prepared for the American Journal of Psychiatry by Dr. Arnold A.

Malaria epidemic hits southern Venezuela

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 6:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Malaria cases have doubled in Venezuela so far this year as health officials confront an epidemic in a vast southern region where wildcat gold miners are often infected in remote jungle camps.

Society must continue to ban 'gay' blood donors

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 5:49pm CDT by laws-john

Men who have sex with men (MSM) accounted for 71% of all HIV infections among male adults and adolescents

Now at Tim Hortons: Worst beverage in America - Healthzone.ca

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 5:35pm CDT by bigsaf

"The worst beverage in America" is a bit more conservative in Canada, Tim Hortons told the Star on Wednesday.

'Helicopter' parents have neurotic kids

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 5:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Overly protective parents might be leaving a lasting impact on their child's personality, and not in a good way, a new study finds.

The Psychology of Darth Vader Revealed

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 4:51pm CDT by take2la

So desperate to promote their agenda that people just aren't good enough the way they are, French psychiatrist's have taken to analyzing popular fictional characters in an attempt to goad the public onto the couch.

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Stroke Prevention Study in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia, Iron Overload Stopped Early Experimental Approach Seems no Better Than Standard Treatment

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 4:47pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has stopped a clinical trial evaluating a new approach to reduce the risk of recurrent stroke in children with sickle cell anemia and iron overload because of evidence that the new treatment was unlikely to prove better than t …

Helicopter parents Have Neurotic Kids, Study Suggests

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 4:10pm CDT by Scott (Scoop) Butki

excerpt:"verly protective parents might be leaving a lasting impact on their child's personality, and not in a good way, a new study finds.

Antipsychotic Medications are Overused in Nursing Homes

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 3:32pm CDT by take2la

Science Daily is reporting that a study shows that newly admitted elderly patients to nursing homes have a higher rate of being prescribed antipsychotic drugs than in previous years. This study found that in 2007, almost one-third of U.S.

McDonald's Recalls Shrek Glasses

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 3:14pm CDT by luckydog

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Cadmium has been discovered in the painted design on ''Shrek''-themed drinking glasses being sold nationwide at McDonald's, forcing the burger giant to recall 12 million of the cheap U.S.-made collectibles while dramatically expanding contamination concerns ab …

Free dental clinic may have spread hepatitis B

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 2:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Nearly 2,000 people in five states and Washington, D.C., were urged to get hepatitis B tests after patients and volunteers at a free dental clinic in West Virginia contracted the blood-borne disease, public health officials said Friday.

Infant death prompts baby sling recall

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 2:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The death of a 10-day-old boy in Texas has prompted the recall of some handmade baby slings.

Mountain bikers risk their necks

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 2:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health

High speeds, extreme terrain and long vertical drops might be making the increasingly popular sport of mountain biking as risky as football, diving and cheerleading, suggests a new study.

Should We Stop Eating Fish?

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 2:13pm CDT by Jerry Uppling

Farmed fish have been found to contain contaminants that would scare us to death if we just knew what the contaminants do once they are consumed. Now Gulf, and soon Atlantic, seafood will contain chemicals used to "breakup the floating oil" in the Gulf Oil Flow.

Brockton hospital probes deserted emergency room

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 1:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A Brockton hospital is investigating after an Abington family said they had to leave the emergency room with a sick infant because they couldn't find any medical personnel to help them.

Save your hide - skip the tanning booth

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 1:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Don't buy what the tanning industry is selling, urges bioethicist Art Caplan.

U.S. House Widens Inquiry of J&J's 'Phantom Recall'

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 12:58pm CDT by take2la

The Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) recall probe is unfolding right before our eyes. Today, Congress has requested information from two contractors hired by J&J to buy potentially defective Motrin tablets several months prior to an official recall of the drug back in 2009.

Recessions good for health? Maybe not this one

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 12:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health

During recessions, idled factories spew less pollution and fewer people commuting to jobs means fewer traffic deaths. Laid-off workers have more time to exercise and cook for themselves and less money to eat out.

Secret relationship cues revealed

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 12:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Human social interactions are shaped by more than just words and gestures. Factors such as smell and proximity, and even temperature, all influence how people relate to one another and can affect their behavior.

Restaurant tells diners to eat up or be fined and leave

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 12:06pm CDT by Sijan Baral

If you don't have the habit of finishing your plate clean after a meal, don't go to an Australian restaurant with that habit! You will end up paying 30% more. Now, that is the birth of sustainability.

Salmonella cases linked to Chico event

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 11:40am CDT by Par4TheCourse

CHICO — Health officials say a number of people who got food poisoning recently attended a social gathering May 8 in Chico. At least 15 of the hundreds of people at the Margarita Mix-Off became sick from salmonella bacteria. Three of them were hospitalized.

Council of Europe slams WHO handling of swine flu

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 11:07am CDT by Associated Press

A report released by the Council of Europe on Friday accuses the World Health Organization and European governments of vastly exaggerating the public health risks of swine flu and making secretive decisions that benefited pharmaceutical companies.

Michelle Obama calls on top chefs to inspire kids

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 10:41am CDT by Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Writer

School lunches that are good for kids — and that kids will actually eat? That's a job for America's top chefs.

Chefs Move to Schools: A nutritious program kids can sink their teeth into

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 10:33am CDT by henry1966

It was nearly midnight on a bitter January night when a group of Washington's most celebrated chefs assembled around a long table at downtown hotspot Brasserie Beck to debrief one another on their recent White House mission.

Scientists debate: Are recessions good for health?

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 10:02am CDT by Mike Schneider, Associated Press Writer

During recessions, idled factories spew less pollution and fewer people commuting to jobs means fewer traffic deaths. Laid-off workers have more time to exercise and cook for themselves and less money to eat out.

Contaminated Cocaine Can Cause Flesh to Rot

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 10:01am CDT by jedipunk

TUESDAY, June 1 (HealthDay News) -- Cocaine abusers -- already at risk for an abnormal heartbeat, blood pressure problems, hallucinations, convulsions and stroke -- can add another potential health complication to the list: rotting flesh.

'Burzynski' - A Texas Doctor With a Possible Cancer Cure

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 7:50am CDT by JCAtom

No one appears to contest the efficacy of his treatment; the problem, the film suggests, is a pharmaceutical industry with nothing to gain — and much to lose — from the introduction of a highly successful, nontoxic competitor to chemotherapy and radiation. More Articles

Top sex and marriage advice through the ages

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 7:28am CDT by Brian Alexander, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

This month, 232 years ago, Benjamin Franklin advised people contemplating wedded life to “keep your eyes open before marriage, half shut afterwards.” That’s sage wisdom indeed, part of a trove of marriage and sex advice wise and not-so-wise elders have been offering the young for thousands of years.

WHO: spike in cholera cases in Somalia

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 6:48am CDT by Associated Press

The World Health Organization says cholera is spreading fast in Somalia as people flee fighting between the government and rebels.

FDA defeated in federal court over censorship of truthful health claims

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 6:45am CDT by Lisafrequency

The FDA has ben working to take out the natural health industry but we have pushed them back a bit with this ruling!

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Parkinson's treatment linked to sex, gambling

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 6:33am CDT by Seagull

MORE than 100 people who became addicted to gambling and sex after taking a prescription drug used to treat tremors associated with Parkinson's disease are suing two drug companies.

A not-so-shaggy dog story,

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 6:07am CDT by msnbc.com health

In India, an ordinary dog proved capable of doing extraordinary things during the tsunami, in the process creating one of the uplifting stories of the Asian tragedy when he dragged his 7-year-old owner to safety.

Wikipedia cancer information accurate

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 5:21am CDT by henry1966

People who seek information on cancer on the Wikipedia Web site can rest assured it is accurate, if a bit hard to understand, U.S. researchers said.

McDonald's pulls toxin-tainted 'Shrek' glasses

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 4:01am CDT by msnbc.com health

Toxic cadmium has been discovered in the painted design on "Shrek"-themed drinking glasses being sold at McDonald's, forcing the firm to recall 12 million of the collectibles.

Will the VA Ever Get it Right?

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 2:11am CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

By: James A. Bunker

McDonald's pulls cadmium-tainted 'Shrek' glasses

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 1:29am CDT by Justin Pritchard, Associated Press Writer

Cadmium has been discovered in the painted design on "Shrek"-themed drinking glasses being sold nationwide at McDonald's, forcing the burger giant to recall 12 million of the cheap U.S.-made collectibles while dramatically expanding contamination concerns about the toxic metal beyond imported children's jewelry.

McDonald's pulls 12M cadmium-tainted Shrek glasses

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 1:29am CDT by Justin Pritchard, Associated Press Writer

Cadmium has been discovered in the painted design on "Shrek"-themed drinking glasses being sold nationwide at McDonald's, forcing the burger giant to recall 12 million of the cheap U.S.-made collectibles while dramatically expanding contamination concerns about the toxic metal beyond imported children's jewelry.

College students care little for others

Posted: June 4th, 2010, 1:15am CDT by henry1966

U.S. college students are about 40 percent lower in empathy than college students of two or three decades ago, researcher found. Researchers at the University of Michigan conducted the meta-analysis, involving 72 different studies of U.S. college students from 1979 to 2009.

CBC News - Toronto - Long-term care wait in Ontario 'too long': report

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 11:52pm CDT by bigsaf

People in Ontario continue to wait too long to be seen in emergency departments and to get a bed at a long-term care facility, according to a new report.

Air pollution may trigger sudden heart attack

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 11:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The dirtier the air, the more likely people are to suffer sudden cardiac arrest, new research from Australia shows.

Miners' exposure to radiation at unsafe levels according to company whistleblower

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 10:59pm CDT by OSHEMSolutions

The operators of Australia's Olympic Dam Uranium Mine (known to hold 35% of the world's uranium) are exposing employees and contractors to unsafe levels of radiation, according to a whistleblower from inside the company.

Why We Must Oppose The Meningococcal Vaccine From Being Mandated

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 10:23pm CDT by Aunk (The Cultural Health Guy)

New York State is about to mandate the Meningococcal vaccines even though the condition is extremely rare and most people fully recover. The Meningococcal vaccine has injured thousands and killed 28. Governor David Patterson must veto this bill.

Eat less, live longer? - health - 03 June 2010 - New Scientist

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 9:44pm CDT by luckydog

Dreams of eternal youth feature in many cultures throughout history, but it was only in the 20th century that research into longevity really began. Much about ageing is still mysterious - we don't even know the underlying reasons why we journey into old age.

Healing With Single Frequency Light

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 9:14pm CDT by Lisafrequency

From the article: HEALING WITH SINGLE FREQUENCY LIGHT by: Olszewski, David, E.E., I.E.

Surprising Healing Benefits of Spices

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 8:26pm CDT by estela2008

Chances are you sprinkle cinnamon into your morning oatmeal or add a dash of oregano to pizza without giving the spices much thought. But did you know your favorite flavors can actually do your body good?

15-Year-Old Allegedly Raped, Then Forced to Confess to Church

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 6:37pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Tina Anderson was only 15 when she said she was forced to stand terrified before her entire Baptist congregation to confess her "sin" -- she had become pregnant.

Bangladesh kids who lose mother more likely to die

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 6:01pm CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

For children in Bangladesh, losing a mother — but not a father — can be deadly, a new study says.

The Doctor Will See You Now. Please Log On

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 5:15pm CDT by Holly-348328

ONE day last summer, Charlie Martin felt a sharp pain in his lower back. But he couldn't jump into his car and rush to the doctor's office or the emergency room: Mr. Martin, a crane operator, was working on an oil rig in the South China Sea off Malaysia.

'Helicopter' parents have neurotic kids

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 4:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Overly protective parents might be leaving a lasting impact on their child's personality, and not in a good way, a new study finds.

Bi-Polar...What can you tell me about this?

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 3:14pm CDT by Lady Bug

I have had my ups and downs...in the past 2 years or so, it's been mostly downs...The doctor tells me they think I just might be Bi-Polar...My husband of course agrees...He feels that he's been throught the wringer with me....I tell him just how do you think I feel...lol

Mom Alert: Would you want a 68% Higher Risk of Miscarriage?

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 2:57pm CDT by take2la

A new study out yesterday—June 1, 2010—has revealed a higher rate of miscarriages in women who were taking antidepressants during pregnancy. How much higher? Sixty-eight percent—yes —that's 68%—higher. Frankly, that is nothing short of shocking.

Cannabis caravans fuel medical pot boom

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 2:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

To the dismay of state medical authorities and lawmakers, cannabis caravans have helped the number of pot cardholders in Montana swell over the past year from about 3,000 to 15,000.

Wash off tarballs, but brief encounters not risky

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 2:55pm CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

Oil has now washed up on the beaches of three Gulf states. How dangerous is it?

'Helicopter' parents have neurotic kids

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 1:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Overly protective parents might be leaving a lasting impact on their child's personality, and not in a good way, a new study finds.

Not feeling well? Beware of 'shadow' diseases

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 1:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Being alert to the dangerous connections between some illnesses can help you avoid a shadow disease or get early diagnosis and treatment, leading to a better outcome.

WHO: Panel may recommend ending swine flu alert

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 1:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The World Health Organization says an expert panel may recommend Tuesday that the global body declare the swine flu pandemic officially over.

To get rid of fat, don't eat before workout

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 1:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Though many athletes eat before training, some scientists say that if you really want to get rid of more fat, you should skip the pre-workout snack.

1 in 5 students abuses legal drugs

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 12:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A new report shows one in five high school students have taken a prescription drug that they didn't get from a doctor.

Australian flu-vaccine probe confirms increased reactions in small children

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 12:21pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Australia's chief medical officer today renewed his advice for clinicians to suspend seasonal flu vaccination for healthy children younger than 5 after national investigations confirmed higher-than-expected rates of fever and convulsions after immunization in that age-group.

New Drug Spray May Help Premature Ejaculation

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 12:14pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Study Shows Some Improvement for Men Who Use Spray Before Sex (San Francisco) -- A quick spray of a new drug may help men who suffer from premature ejaculation last nearly six times longer, new research suggests.

California county sues Glaxo for false advertising of Avandia drug

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 12:08pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

"GSK's unlawful conduct has cost patients, their insurers and government payers millions of dollars, and it has caused needless suffering to thousands of Californians," explained Miguel Marquez, Santa Clara County's acting county counsel.

Psychologist Agrees to Give Up License to Avoid Disciplinary Action Involving Sexual Harassment

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 12:04pm CDT by take2la

A Tampa psychologist has relinquished his license to practice in Florida to avoid further state disciplinary action involving an accusation he had sex with a Lakeland woman he counseled.

Fowl is fair! Key Food's chicken relabeling is completely kosher

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 11:49am CDT by Ageing Hippie

A Brooklyn Heights Key Food that has been repeatedly accused of changing the "sell-by" date on meat is off the hook this week after the state revealed that the relabeling practice is completely legal.

To burn more fat, skip breakfast before workout

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 11:44am CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

Running on empty may not be such a bad idea after all. Though many athletes eat before training, some scientists say that if you really want to get rid of more fat, you should skip the pre-workout snack.

1 in 5 high schoolers abuse prescription drugs

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 11:26am CDT by Associated Press

A new report shows one in five high school students have taken a prescription drug that they didn't get from a doctor.

Lifting US gay blood donation ban could add 219,000 pints a year

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 10:16am CDT by Soph0571

Lifting America's ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood could provide an extra 219,000 pints a year, a report says.

Groin-punch 'game' harms more boys

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 7:29am CDT by msnbc.com health

Thirty percent of urologists have seen or treated boys for testicular trauma in the past year, including severe injuries caused by so-called "sack-tapping," an msnbc.com survey found.

WHO chief says swine flu is still a pandemic

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 5:30am CDT by Associated Press

The head of the World Health Organization says swine flu is still a pandemic even though the period of most intense activity appears to have passed.

Gulf spill workers complaining of flulike symptoms

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 4:36am CDT by Noaki Schwartz, Associated Press Writers

For days now, Dr. Damon Dietrich and other physicians have seen patients come through their emergency room at West Jefferson Medical Center with similar symptoms: respiratory problems, headaches and nausea.

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donedrinking Â» Blog Archive Â» England concerned about excessive drinking. :: iBlog

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 4:34am CDT by powachair

Substance abuse is of major concern to most countries around the world. It causes more pain and suffering, and financial loss, than any other disease.

Abortion Foes Advance Cause at State Level

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 3:49am CDT by henry1966

At least 11 states have passed laws this year regulating or restricting abortion, giving opponents of abortion what partisans on both sides of the issue say is an unusually high number of victories.

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10 Easy Food Swaps Cut Cholesterol Not Taste - Page 1 - Summer's Smartest Choices - MSN Health & Fitness - Nutrition

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 3:32am CDT by Vintage Viner

Good for you.

Caffeine addicts get no real perk from morning cup

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 1:51am CDT by henry1966

Caffeine addiction is such a downer that regular coffee drinkers may get no real pick-me-up from their morning cup, according to a study by British scientists.

Healthy baby boy born 'after mother endured 20 day labour'

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 1:39am CDT by cartooncat

A mother, Amy Buck, gave birth to a healthy baby boy despite enduring 20 days of labour.

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What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you see this photo of Harry Reid and Michelle Obama...Seriously

Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 1:07am CDT by vol fan in chatt, tn

This is the funniest photo I have seen in awhile. What say you?

Vinegar Douche

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 11:55pm CDT by Sir Richard Owen

by Dr. Thomas S. Lee

Forced abortions - the sad truth

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 9:55pm CDT by laws-john

The majority of abortions in the United States, are unwanted or coerced in one way or another

Helping Your Children Grieve Your Divorce

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 9:29pm CDT by rachaellelynn

One doesn't stop parenting when going through a divorce. Parents are grieving their own losses and struggling to make sense of an upside-down world. They may have trouble separating their needs from their children's, even to the point of overlooking their children's grief.

3 burgers a week ups kids' asthma risk

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 9:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Children who eat three or more burgers a week may be at a higher risk of asthma and wheezing, but a healthy diet rich in fruit and fish seems to stave off the risk, according to a large international study.

Interactive: Dog breeds that best match you

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 8:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Interactive: Find the dog breeds that are best suited for your lifestyle

What The New Health Law Means For You

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 8:16pm CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

The new health law signed by President Obama this spring contains the most sweeping changes to the American health system in a generation.

Asthma risk 'linked to burgers'

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 7:08pm CDT by Michael Sautter

Children who eat a Mediterranean diet have a lower risk of developing asthma, but eating three or more burgers a week is linked to a higher risk, research suggests.

New Yorkers try to swallow calorie sticker shock

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 6:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health

New Yorkers have been in the throes of sticker shock since this spring when the Big Apple became become the first city in the country to implement a law forcing chain restaurants to post calories.

Your brooding teen: Just moody or mentally ill?

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 6:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The teen years are a critical period of development when mental illnesses can emerge and progress untreated, in part because they are perceived as typical adolescent behavior.

Split from partner later in life?

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 5:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Tell us about later in life separation, how you decided to split and how your life has been since. We'll publish selected responses.

Later-in-life splits, like Gores', not rare

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 4:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health

When Al and Tipper Gore announced they were splitting after 40 years of marriage they said they'd simply grown apart. And in that, experts say, they're no different from many Americans. Such late-marriage splits are much more common than we think.

Teen sex: More use rhythm method for birth control

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 4:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A growing number of teen girls say they use the rhythm method for birth control, and more teens also think it's OK for an unmarried female to have a baby, according to a government survey released Wednesday.

Obamacare..a Social Justice nightmare for the whole world

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 2:57pm CDT by joe-1280782

But the United States is not a selfish Nation. And every one of these medical "miracles," the products of free enterprise, under the supervision of government oversight, makes its way quite quickly to the rest of the world.

Study: Mexico drug cartels avoid bank deposits

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 2:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A first-ever study targeting the exorbitant wealth of Mexico's drug lords shows more than half the money smuggled out of the U.S. each year is cash that never passes through a bank, making it nearly invisible to law enforcement.

Study confirms link between migraines and stroke

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 2:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who suffer migraines are about twice as likely as people without the painful headaches to suffer a stroke caused by a blood clot, a new research review finds.

CDC Responds to the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 2:33pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognize the importance of anticipating, monitoring and responding to any potential public health hazards that may affect human health.

New low-alcohol

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 2:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A winery took up the age-old question, What do women want, and came up with this answer: A lower-alcohol wine.

Blood workers strike Red Cross in labor dispute

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 1:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Several unions are striking American Red Cross blood drive operations in six states over what they call unfair labor practices.

HeartWeb, NEW UK resource for everyone affected by heart disease

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 12:47pm CDT by spazzz

New resource launches in the UK for everyone affected by any form of heart disease - Heartweb - UK heart disease forum

The Enemy in Your Pants: The military's decades-long war against STDs.

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 12:45pm CDT by jedipunk

Army medical records dating back to the Revolutionary War show significant soldier losses due to venereal diseases. In a two-year period during the Civil War, the Union Army documented 100,000 cases of gonorrhea.

Saint Joseph Health System Hospitals Introduce Kentucky's First No Wait Emergency Rooms

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 12:17pm CDT by kai460

Long waits are often synonymous with emergency room visits, creating anxiety and frustration for patients and their loved ones.

Bad sperm? New test can tell

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 12:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A simple laboratory test can separate healthy, functional sperm cells from sperm with damaged DNA with 99-percent accuracy, according to new research.

Vaccines at birth could result in Ritalin for breakfast aged 5

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 11:43am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Big Pharma's only interest in society today is profit. Healthy people are of no use to them whatsoever, after all a healthy person does not need a cure.

Psychiatric Fads Lead to Overdiagnosis

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 11:38am CDT by take2la

Fads punctuate what has become a basic background of overdiagnosis. Normality is an endangered species.

More teens using rhythm method

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 11:33am CDT by msnbc.com health

A new national survey found that a growing number of teens say they use the rhythm method for birth control, and more teens also think it's OK for an unmarried female to have a baby.

Dirty, contaminated beef fed to children through school lunch programs

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 11:16am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service, or FSIS, continues to fail at properly monitoring the safety of the nation's meat supply.

Why the fluoridation of public water supplies is illegal

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 11:04am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Cities and towns all across America are now practicing medicine without a license by dripping liquid medication into the public water supply without the consent of those who are swallowing the medication.

Teen sex: More use rhythm method for birth control

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 10:41am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

A growing number of teen girls say they use the rhythm method for birth control, and more teens also think it's OK for an unmarried female to have a baby, according to a government survey released Wednesday.

What is the real value of self-help books? (Poll)

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 10:38am CDT by Ms CYPRAH

There are thousands of books and oceans of information available on how to help one's self and solve one's problems.

What I'm sorry really means

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 10:37am CDT by Kozakura-1552259

What I'm sorry really means

The 9 worst places for your health

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 10:30am CDT by msnbc.com health

From kitchen counters to airplane cabins, Prevention magazine reveals surprisingly bad locales for your health - and the best places to optimize it.

Java junkies get little buzz from morning cup

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 10:11am CDT by msnbc.com health

Caffeine addiction is such a downer that regular coffee drinkers may get no real pick-me-up from their morning cup, according to a study by British scientists.

Don't breathe your bourbon, Ky. officials warn

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 9:59am CDT by msnbc.com health

Kentuckians sip their bourbon, and have also been known to cook with it.

Being Human

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 7:14am CDT by Tony Wlliams

To be Human is to be alive To laugh To Wonder And even to cry To make the most of each day that passes by To love To Honor To watch the sky To be Human is to have a heart To be scared sometimes when given a start

U.S.-Developed Vaccine 'Could Eliminate' Breast Cancer - Cancer - FOXNews.com

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 6:57am CDT by Moderate-514640

A doctor from the Cleveland Clinic claims he developed a vaccine that could prevent breast cancer and save the lives of millions of women, Fox8.com reports.

Annie Lennox named UNAIDS goodwill ambassador

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 6:00am CDT by Associated Press

Scottish rock singer Annie Lennox has become a spokeswoman for the U.N. agency fighting HIV/AIDS.

3 Namibian women with HIV say they were sterilized

Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 4:30am CDT by Patience Nyangove, Associated Press Writer

Supporters of three HIV-positive women in Namibia who say they were sterilized without their consent held protests to support the women's decision to sue the government, a legal aid group said Wednesday.

Collaborative Divorce: How to End Your Marriage without Destroying Your Family

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 6:31pm CDT by rachaellelynn

Collaborative divorce is a method of ending a marriage whereby both partners, and their chuldren, grow and heal throughout the process instead of having to pick up the pieces and begin recovery after the divorce is final - or worse, never achieve recovery at all.

Breast cancer genes not worsened by lifestyle

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 6:01pm CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

Genes that make women more susceptible to breast cancer don't have any link to lifestyle factors that also raise their risk, a new study says.

New urine test spots prostate cancer

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 5:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A urine test can help doctors better spot prostate cancer than either the current blood test or a rectal exam alone, U.S. researchers reported Tuesday

Meyer's chest pain diagnosed as esophageal spasms

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 5:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Florida coach Urban Meyer is taking medication, feeling "fantastic" and hoping his chest pain is history.

Sports okay for most kids with high blood pressure

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 5:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most children and teenagers with mildly elevated blood pressure can safely participate in sports, but those with more-serious high blood pressure need to get the condition under control before they can take part in high-intensity sports, according to n …

HEALTH'Sass: Lots of people can't "go" on command

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 5:13pm CDT by arisandino

Some sufferers can't hold jobs or take trips. One man, in a story by Detroit Free Press's Robin Erb, took a job as a janitor so when he had to go, he could put out a sign and keep others out of the restroom.

OBESITY ILLS ARE A 'MYTH'. By Lucy Johnston. Sunday, May 30,2010

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 4:57pm CDT by Larry H-189743

Accepted medical wisdom that overweight people are more susceptible to diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure is a myth, a shock new report suggests.

50 no-sweat ways to burn calories

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 4:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Boot camps, juice fasts, 6 a.m. kickboxing - sure, they all help you lose weight. But who needs the agony when these simple tricks do the job?

Cancer doctor pleads guilty to fraud

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 4:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health

An Orange County cancer doctor has pleaded guilty to defrauding Medicare, Blue Shield and Blue Cross of up to $1 million by sending in bills for expensive injection drugs that were never given to patients.

Study Reveals Aging (Past 50) Increases Happiness

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 4:02pm CDT by truthlover

People start out at age 18 feeling pretty good about themselves, and then, apparently, life begins to throw curve balls. They feel worse and worse until they hit 50. At that point, there is a sharp reversal, and people keep getting happier as they age.

Tuesday's primaries: What to watch for

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 3:20pm CDT by Domenico Montanaro, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

It’s Tuesday, and in this mid-term election year that means it’s almost certain that voting is going on somewhere in the United States.

Drug maker investigated for 'phantom recall'

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 2:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Congressional Democrats are investigating an alleged "phantom recall" by Johnson & Johnson, in which the company hired a contractor to buy up defective painkillers instead of issuing an immediate recall.

Clinical Trial Finds Azithromycin Pills Equal to Penicillin Shots for Treating Early Syphilis

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 2:13pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

WHAT: In a clinical trial involving HIV-negative volunteers with early-stage syphilis, researchers have found that antibiotic pills (azithromycin) are as effective as penicillin injections in curing early-stage syphilis.

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Immune Cell's Role in Lupus Nephritis Demonstrated, Paves Way for Safety Testing of Potential New Use for Asthma Drug

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 2:05pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

National Institutes of Health scientists have discovered that the activation of immune cells called basophils causes kidney damage in a mouse model of lupus nephritis.

Seeking an Objective Test for Attention Disorder

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 1:43pm CDT by Scott (Scoop) Butki

i've been wondering lately if i have add or adhd so i'm among those wanting an objective test

Mushroom drug produces mystical experience

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 1:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health

People who took an illegal drug made from mushrooms reported profound mystical experiences that led to behavior changes lasting for weeks - all part of an experiment that recalls the psychedelic '60s.

Women going gray to save money? No way!

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 1:22pm CDT by Laura T. Coffey, msnbc.com contributing editor

No matter how dire the economy gets, no matter how broke women become, an essential truth remains: You’ll have to pry their hair dye from their cold, dead hands.

Break bad habits to get a beach body - Men's health-

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 12:54pm CDT by D2-686590

Well, this was a good read after the three day weekend. Should have read it before! Oh well, we will survive. Cheers!

Cancer deaths to double by the year 2030

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 12:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Cancer will kill more than 13.2 million people a year by 2030, almost double the number who died from the disease in 2008, the United Nations' cancer research agency said on Tuesday.

Dieting for dollars? More workers trying it

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 12:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health

How much money would it take to get you to lose some serious weight? $100? $500? At least a third of U.S. companies offer financial incentives, or are planning to introduce them, to get their employees to lose weight or get healthier in other ways.

Antidepressants during pregnancy increase risk of sponaneous abortion, study finds

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 12:22pm CDT by take2la

Taking antidepressants during pregnancy increases the risk of spontaneous abortions by about two-thirds, Canadian researchers reported Monday.

Dieting for dollars? More US employees trying it

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 11:06am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

How much money would it take to get you to lose some serious weight? $100? $500?

Pre-surgery homework can avert billing surprises

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 10:57am CDT by Tom Murphy, AP Business Writer

Paying for surgery these days requires more than pulling out your insurance card and hoping for the best, even for those with good insurance. Doing a little homework can help you save money in some cases and avoid surprises when bills arrive in the weeks after a procedure.

Americans prefer drugs to fight depression

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 10:48am CDT by msnbc.com health

Americans prefer drugs to talk therapy for depression, with nearly 80 percent taking a pill for the condition, Consumer Reports said on Tuesday.

2,000-calorie milkshake tops list of worst drinks

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 10:48am CDT by Josh of Arc

The Cold Stone PB&C milkshake, made with peanut butter, chocolate icecream and milk, contains 68 grams of saturated fat and 153 grams of sugar, according to nutritional details on the company's website.

The "Vaccine Shock" of the Year

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 10:05am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

When you give your child the RotaTeq vaccine, a live virus vaccine that is taken orally, they are ingesting parts of a dangerous pig virus that causes wasting disease in infant pigs.

Vaccine Contamination: A Threat To Human Health

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 9:55am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Scientists working in the labs of Merck and the FDA don't know if pig virus DNA will infect human cells and change human DNA so that the babies given contaminated rotavirus vaccines - or their children – will someday suffer immune suppression that damages lungs, kidneys, brai …

What "Pro-Choice" is Afraid to Say.

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 9:50am CDT by weRdoomed

I don't care about unborn babies. It's hard to admit, let alone write. But there it is, I am pro-choice. And I don't care about unborn babies.

After 10 minutes of exercise, hour-long boost

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 8:54am CDT by msnbc.com health

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.

Little heart help from mega omega-3 doses

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 8:47am CDT by msnbc.com health

Memo to adults with heart disease: If you're already eating a fair amount of fish and taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements, the extra boost may not be doing much to help your heart.

50 no-sweat ways to burn calories

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 8:00am CDT by msnbc.com health

Boot camps, juice fasts, 6 a.m. kickboxing - sure, they all help you lose weight. But who needs the agony when these simple tricks do the job?

Hopes for breast cancer vaccine

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 7:18am CDT by stevetaylor

"We believe that this vaccine will someday be used to prevent breast cancer in adult women in the same way that vaccines have prevented many childhood diseases." We pray that is true.

Living in denial: Why sensible people reject the truth

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 6:34am CDT by jedipunk

HEARD the latest? The swine flu pandemic was a hoax: scientists, governments and the World Health Organization cooked it up in a vast conspiracy so that vaccine companies could make money.

New Quandary For Parents: Do Boys Need The HPV Vaccine?

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 5:37am CDT by maddad

TAMPA — On their next visit to the pediatrician, parents of adolescent boys may be asked if they want their sons to get an expensive vaccine they've never before considered — the HPV shot.

NZ premier acknowledges vasectomy

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 4:50am CDT by msnbc.com health

A news conference in New Zealand came to an awkward halt Monday after the country's prime minister acknowledged having had a vasectomy.

Americans may give health care law a chance

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 2:12am CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

Toss it or fix it? Anxious backers of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law are starting to see a flicker of hope.

School yourself in advocating for your kid

Posted: June 1st, 2010, 1:21am CDT by msnbc.com health

As the school year begins, parents like Peters may find themselves needing to help

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