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Pregnancy and Reproductive Issues : National MS Society

Posted: July 31st, 2010, 10:32pm CDT by Theresa N

There is some good news about Multiple Sclerosis. This page deals with reproductive issues that may face those young people with an early diagnosis. My grandmother had MS and lived to be 81. She died of cancer, not MS. She was one of the greatest spirits to ever grace the planet.

Flu jab linked to seizures in under fives: officials

Posted: July 31st, 2010, 9:19pm CDT by upswing

Doctors should stock alternative vaccines for under fives who are due to have the seasonal flu vaccine this winter, a letter from the head of immunisation at the Department of Health has said.

Stare at boobs for longer life: Study | TheMedGuru

Posted: July 31st, 2010, 8:43pm CDT by mavrick03

A rather bizarre study carried out by German researchers suggests that staring at women's breasts is good for men's health and increases their life expectancy

The Radiation Boom - After Stroke Scans, Patients Face Serious Health Risks

Posted: July 31st, 2010, 7:30pm CDT by The Incredulous One

When Alain Reyes's hair suddenly fell out in a freakish band circling his head, he was not the only one worried about his health. His co-workers at a shipping company avoided him, and his boss sent him home, fearing he had a contagious disease. Only later would Mr.

Health Care Bill Gets Plug from Andy Griffith

Posted: July 31st, 2010, 7:02pm CDT by proglib

Here are two indisputable facts: on July 30, 1965, the Andy Griffith Show was one of the most popular television shows being broadcast at the time. And, on that same date President Lyndon B.

POLL: Suicide is a terrible fact of life especially for our military.

Posted: July 31st, 2010, 6:23pm CDT by Citizen Ira

Earlier, I wrote this piece below in response to an article. However, such a touching subject should be shared with the complete Newsvine audience. We all must become involved with this tragedy of life that affects our friends, military, relationships, and family.

Summary Box: Feds scrutinize personal DNA tests

Posted: July 31st, 2010, 5:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Summary Box: Feds scrutinize personal DNA tests

Is the New National Strategy to Fight AIDS a Step Backwards?

Posted: July 31st, 2010, 5:46pm CDT by s w w

The goal is to reduce new infections by 25 percent in the next five years.

The Dangers of Genetically Engineered Milk

Posted: July 31st, 2010, 5:21pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

On June 21 Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) announced that "he would introduce three bills to comprehensively regulate all genetically engineered products and foods," and require that all such foods should be explicitly labeled.

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Food: The Ultimate Secret Exposed Addendum – Chemical BPA Linked to Medical Problems

Posted: July 31st, 2010, 4:23pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

A new study appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that higher levels of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in people's urine were associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and liver problems.

30 Million Women Will Gain From Health Reform Law, Including About 15 Million Uninsured

Posted: July 31st, 2010, 12:58pm CDT by proglib

Approximately thirty million American women will gain from the new health reform law over the next ten years, according to a new report from The Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation based in New York.

Paul Armentano: Obama Administration 'Firmly Opposed' to Pot Legalization: Here's Why

Posted: July 31st, 2010, 8:10am CDT by scassedy

Obama drug plan 'firmly opposes' legalization as California vote looms via The Hill The Obama administration said Tuesday that it "firmly opposes" the legalization of any illicit drugs as California voters head to the polls to consider legalizing marijuana this fall.

Opposing Views: Medical Marijuana Coming to Washington DC

Posted: July 31st, 2010, 7:59am CDT by scassedy

In June, a pair of Republican House members, Reps.

Gmail - West Hartford Doctor Charged With Manslaughter - edwinahudson@gmail.com

Posted: July 31st, 2010, 7:25am CDT by edwina hudson

Gmail - West Hartford Doctor Charged With Manslaughter - edwinahudson@gmail.com

Vt. finds West Nile virus infected mosquitoes

Posted: July 31st, 2010, 5:57am CDT by msnbc.com health

Vt. finds West Nile virus infected mosquitoes

How Pets Keep Us Healthy: Dogs as Cancer Detectors - 1 - Health Topics - MSN Health & Fitness

Posted: July 31st, 2010, 5:09am CDT by lenagirlnj

Reasons for you trust, care, and love your pet. Like you needed more proof, if you already have one.

Born early, visually impaired, boy in mainstream

Posted: July 31st, 2010, 2:29am CDT by msnbc.com health

Born early, visually impaired, boy in mainstream

Document Reveals Military Was Concerned About Gulf War Vets' Exposure to Depleted Uranium

Posted: July 31st, 2010, 2:27am CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

For years, the government has denied that depleted uranium (DU), a radioactive toxic waste left over from nuclear fission and added to munitions used in the Persian Gulf and Iraq wars, poisoned Iraqi civilians and veterans. But a little-known 1993 Defense Department document wri …

State: Bird disease found in RI

Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:19am CDT by msnbc.com health

State: Bird disease found in RI

Treating Special Sleep Problems of Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 11:29pm CDT by McSpocky

A new study of the drug sodium oxybate for the special sleep problems of fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) really caught my attention for several reasons: The 2 conditions were studied together. It ties our sleep abnormalities to narcolepsy.

Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS): Product as consumed produces a potent bleach

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 8:34pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

AUDIENCE: Consumers, Emergency Medicine ISSUE: FDA warned consumers not to consume or use Miracle Mineral Solution, an oral liquid solution also known as "Miracle Mineral Supplement" or "MMS."

Growing joint with stem cells possible.

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 8:12pm CDT by Nature Quest

Scientists have successfully regenerated the limb joints of animals with stem cells, giving hope to arthritis patients who need joints replaced.

With rise in demand, VA stepping up services for female veterans

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 7:49pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

WASHINGTON — About 1.8 million women have served in the U.S. military, and with 245,000 female soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, it's estimated that within a decade, women will make up 16 percent of all veterans.

VA right to OK pot use in states where it's legal

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 7:45pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

The decision by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to allow patients to use medical marijuana in the 14 states where it is legal, including Colorado, is a humane and just call.

Taking Calls From Veterans on the Brink of Suicide

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 7:42pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — Melanie Poorman swiveled in her chair and punched a button on the phone. The caller, a 30-something Iraq war veteran, had recently broken up with his girlfriend and was watching a movie, "Body of War," that was triggering bad memories. He started to cry.

And they Call this Love!!!! Yup, that is, exactly what it is. And God it Hurts Like Hell!!!

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 7:19pm CDT by Hekofawoman

Pain, a thing we all avoid....sometimes to extremes, as I once did, and still do. I know the angle of running, from the very sip, the distances I must go, to avoid it's grip. Yet it finds me ever day.

On the Anniversary of Medicare Comes a Renewed Call for "Medicare for All

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 7:12pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Forty-five years ago today, on July 30, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson flew to Independence, Missouri, to mark a milestone in the long struggle to establish health care as a right, not a privilege, for all Americans.

Mom's Weight Before Pregnancy May Affect Weight of Child

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 6:54pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

FRIDAY, July 30 (HealthDay News) -- The risk for childhood obesity may begin even before a child is born, say researchers who found that women who are overweight or obese before becoming pregnant are more likely to have overweight or obese toddlers and preschoolers.

No phytoplankton, no oxygen (gasp!)

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 6:40pm CDT by claudi99

People don't seem to understand that destruction of "the" environment is destruction of "Our" Environment.. and that means Our destruction, too.

NC Mental Health Association loses accreditation

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 6:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NC Mental Health Association loses accreditation

FDA lifts hold on embryonic stem cell trial

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 5:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health

If spinal cord test goes forward, it will be the first approved trial in people

Meet the critters inside your mattress

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 5:09pm CDT by GoldenGateMami_Susi

(CNN) -- It's a wild, nasty world under the sheets. The mattress can be a jungle of dust mites and bedbugs, milling around among dried remnants of blood, saliva, sweat and basically all the other bodily fluids you can think of.

New flu vaccine: One shot protects against H1N1, too

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 4:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health

FDA approves seasonal vaccine that covers three strains for 2010-2011

Eight potentially poisonous personal care products [SLIDESHOW]

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 4:17pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

You may think there's nothing sexier than a shiny mane, but after taking a peak at the labels of everyday products we use to buff and shine ourselves, we sniffed out some of the shocking potential toxins hiding in your bathroom cabinets and makeup collections.

Not just lip service: Gloss can invite skin cancer

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 4:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Some experts say gloss makes the sun's UV rays hit harder

Study links 'Western diet' with ADHD in kids

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 4:09pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Scientists from the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research in Perth, believe that eating a Western diet heightens the risk of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in kids.

Are all Melatonin the same?

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 3:57pm CDT by Dart-1315945

Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone is important in the regulation of your circadian rhythms. It aids in regulating the sleep-wake cycle by chemically causing drowsiness and lowering your core body temperature.

Judge In Health Care Lawsuit, Has Financial Ties To Attorney General Bringing The Case

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 3:50pm CDT by proglib

The federal judge set to issue one of the first decisions on the Obama administration's health care law has financial ties to both the attorney general who is challenging the law and to a powerhouse conservative law firm whose clients include prominent Republican officials and cr …

How could French woman have killed her 8 babies?

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 2:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Some see her a calculating killer while others point to mental illness

Mom Suspected in Murder of Autistic Child Left Heartwrenching Blog Post Before Death

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 2:49pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

The night before a Bronx mom killed her 12-year-old autistic son and took her own life, she posted a heart-wrenching prayer on her blog saying her life was in God's hands.

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Enjoy your vacation — even after you're back

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 2:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Shorter, more relaxing trips may provide biggest health benefits

30 Ways To Slow and Prevent Aging

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 2:32pm CDT by krishna-167929

" I attribute my good health almost entirely to my eating habits. I also spend a good amount of time in the gym, though I don't workout nearly as much as I used to. But healthstyle extends to more than just diet and exercise.

Food poisoning postpones Elton John's Ariz. show

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 2:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Food poisoning postpones Elton John's Ariz. show

Shocking: Sugar Content of Common Food Products

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 2:21pm CDT by krishna-167929

"Refined sugars and high-fructose corn syrup are considered by many experts to be the biggest contributors to obesity and poor health in Western civilization.

Dispersants making spill more toxic?

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 2:19pm CDT by Lisa Myers, NBC News Senior Investigative Correspondent, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Amid growing concern about the use of dispersants in the Gulf of Mexico, a group of scientists working for law firms suing BP says their testing indicates that the dispersants being used to break up the oil are making this spill even more toxic to marine life.

Scientists: BP dispersants making spill more toxic

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 2:19pm CDT by Amna Nawaz, Rich Gardella , msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Amid growing concern about the use of dispersants in the Gulf of Mexico, a group of scientists working for law firms suing BP says their testing indicates that the dispersants being used to break up the oil are making this spill even more toxic to marine life.

ALL BUSINESS: A bright spot in a tough economy

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 2:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health

ALL BUSINESS: A bright spot in a tough economy

6 Foods Every Diet Should Include

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 2:01pm CDT by krishna-167929

"I think it's safe to say that the average person's diet sucks. Whether you're binge burger eating or riding the latest dieting fad, chances are your diet lacks some vital components. Here are a few foods you should consider adding into the mix.

Senate Votes to Double Fines, Jail Time for Pot Brownies

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 1:44pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Last night the United States Senate voted to double the penalties for the nation's newest existential threat: brownies made with marijuana!

Huggins' tumble blamed on medicine, empty stomach

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 1:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Huggins' tumble blamed on medicine, empty stomach

Doctors: Transplant advance in windpipe cancer

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 12:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Doctors: Transplant advance in windpipe cancer

Meat Allergies: 12 Unusual Allergic Reactions Revealed - ABC News

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 12:22pm CDT by midnightbliss10

What Commins and his colleagues found in their preliminary study of 60 patients was that some people may have an allergy to a carbohydrate naturally found within meat. He said that while allergies to certain proteins in meat has been documented before, such cases are very rare.

Daydreams really can take you far away

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

Farther your mind takes you, harder it is to recall what just happened in reality

4 vets positive for hepatitis after St. Louis clinic visit

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 12:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health

4 vets positive for hepatitis after St. Louis clinic visit

How Can You Control Your Dreams?

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 11:52am CDT by Kokayi

Techniques to control, or at least influence, our dreams have been shown to work in sleep experiments. It looks like the lower brain stem activity wakes the cortex up and then the cortex does a lot of organized, meaningful thinking once it's activated.

Study: Arizona among most obese states in US

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 11:38am CDT by msnbc.com health

Study: Arizona among most obese states in US

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Doctors: Transplant advance in windpipe cancer

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 10:35am CDT by Colleen Barry, Associated Press Writer

Doctors have successfully transplanted windpipes into two cancer patients in an innovative procedure that uses stem cells to allow a donated trachea to regenerate tissue and create an organ biologically close to the original, they said Friday.

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Specialty Farms, LLC Expands Recall of Organic Alfalfa Sprouts Blend and Organic Sprout Salad in the North Eastern United States Because of Possible Health Risk

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 10:34am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Specialty Farms is voluntarily recalling certain Alfalfa sprout products with a best if sold by date of "8/3/2010" and "8/1/2010" that has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes (LM).

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Nutraloid Labs Inc. Conducts Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Two Dietary Supplements Found to Contain Undeclared Drug Ingredient

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 10:33am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Kingston, NY – July 28, 2010 – Nutraloid Labs Inc. announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of two dietary supplement products sold under the names: ejaculoid XXTREME and stimuloid II.

Medical device problems hurt 70,000+ kids annually

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 10:16am CDT by msnbc.com health

Medical device problems hurt 70,000+ kids annually

What Do You Lack? Probably Vitamin D

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 9:43am CDT by crispy2000

a huge part of the population — from robust newborns to the frail elderly, and many others in between — are deficient in this essential nutrient.

Caterers dish up more cases of food poisoning

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 8:50am CDT by msnbc.com health

More sickened by outbreaks at catered events than restaurants or at home

Boy sustains head injuries in NH tubing accident

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 8:15am CDT by msnbc.com health

Boy sustains head injuries in NH tubing accident

Walkers begin three day, 60 mile trek to fight breast cancer

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 7:51am CDT by Augur Well

CLEVELAND - They're walking to fight breast cancer. Friday morning, the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure kicked off in Cleveland. Walkers will cover 60 miles along the shores of Lake Erie between Friday, July 30, and Sunday, August 1.

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‘Fat free’ for real? 5 food labels demystified

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 7:35am CDT by Madelyn Fernstrom, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Advertising that uses words like “sugar free” or “fat free” doesn’t necessarily mean that a product is 100 percent healthy. Some national supermarket chains are trying to make it easier for consumers. They have begun using labels to help consumers know which products are the best.

HUD, VA officials launch $15 million demo program to prevent veteran homelessness

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 6:59am CDT by Spikegary

7/29/2010 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- In an effort to prevent homelessness among veterans, primarily those returning from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that both agencies will in …

Afghan Women Fear Their Fate Amid Taliban Negotiations - TIME

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 6:42am CDT by camdic

The Taliban pounded on the door just before midnight, demanding that Aisha, 18, be punished for running away from her husband's house. Her in-laws treated her like a slave, Aisha pleaded. They beat her. If she hadn't run away, she would have died.

Marvin Pollet's Family Faces The Death Panel On Boston Med

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 5:35am CDT by Wizeguy

Episode 5 of Boston Med. Marvin Pollet came to Mass General with a failing heart. After initially being turned down by his Health Care Provider his trip was finally approved.

Fiji Soldiers Told To Look After Their Hearts

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 5:28am CDT by Seagull

Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimara has warned soldiers to look after their health and diets. This follows concerns over the prevalence of heart problems within the military

Last minute Sesame Noodles…

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 1:17am CDT by Dart-1315945

I have not been wanting to turn on the oven lately. I've done it, but I haven't wanted to. It's just so hot, and when it's hot I really don't feel like making the effort, as well as eating anything heavy or "cooked", if you know what I mean.

A Plea on Behalf of My Nose

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 12:45am CDT by BrilliantOratorAndAwesome

Summer is here and although this article is late to the game I find it my duty to bring up an issue that affect those of us in the service industry on a daily basis.

Editorial: Good fix for cocaine sentencing disparity

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 10:53pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

House Republicans joined Democrats this week in supporting a dramatic change to federal sentencing guidelines for possession of crack cocaine, a major step toward correcting the lopsided imprisonment of blacks for drug offenses.

Poll /Video: $100 million Spent on Illegal Aliens in Florida. When does it stop?

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 9:58pm CDT by Citizen Ira

The video says it all. This is a travesty of the American government. Common sense has failed us. If the govenment does not get a grip on this problem we will fail as a nation. The wealth of America is not unlimited. Mexico is challenging the middle class of America.

Hydraulic Fracturing = Safe????

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 9:56pm CDT by JWparana

New York is considering a moratorium on drilling until a study can be done to find out the truth of the effects of drilling. Unlike many other state's that are allowing the drilling to happen while the studies of their own are going on.

Prostate cancer \'cell of origin\' identified

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 9:50pm CDT by msnbc.com U.S. & World News

UCLA scientists identified type of cell that gives rise to the disease

UMMC part of national dementia, Alzheimer's study

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 9:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health

UMMC part of national dementia, Alzheimer's study

Orgasm Just by Thinking: Is it Medically Possible?

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 9:04pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Is it possible to bring yourself to orgasm just by thinking? Barbara Carrellas more than thinks so. She says she knows so, since she's been "thinking herself off" for more than twenty years.

In beauty industry, products often not 'clinically proven'

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 8:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Company-funded research, shaky science behind many claims

Sum of your choices adds up to success | StarTribune.com

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 8:32pm CDT by AbdulHakeem1

Darren Hardy, publisher of Success Magazine, has written a remarkable book, "The Compound Effect," which shows readers how to draw on that example in all areas of life. His premise is that everything you do in life exists because you started by making a choice about something.

Obese patients lose weight on new Orexigen drug

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 7:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Obese patients lose weight on new Orexigen drug

Protein in urine can forecast kidney disease

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 7:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Protein in urine can forecast kidney disease

Senate panel bans payments to delay generics

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 7:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Senate panel bans payments to delay generics

Senators Call On FDA To Rule On Alcoholic Energy Drinks : NPR

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 7:10pm CDT by Richard Farmer

More than eight months ago, the FDA asked beverage makers to prove that their popular products combining alcohol and caffeine are safe.

Study: Pregnancy-related diabetes likely to recur

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 7:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Study: Pregnancy-related diabetes likely to recur

Florida County Sees 2nd Death From Mosquito-Borne Illness

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 6:30pm CDT by maddad

BRANDON, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Health Department has elevated the county from an 'advisory' to a "Mosquito-Borne Illness Alert" due to further increased mosquito-borne disease activity.

Gestational Diabetes

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 5:58pm CDT by WLeeH

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Middle-aged? Tired? Not interested in sex? Hey, Mister ... you might be in 'male menopause'

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 5:46pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Is male menopause a true medical condition or just a good punch line when you're 50-something and not feeling quite yourself?

Cherokee man with ALS wants to die by donating organs

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 5:40pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

As Garry Phebus sees it, he's going to suffer a lot and then die within the next few years, so why not donate his organs -- heart, lungs, liver -- now, while he's alive. An idea that is appalling and unfathomable to some makes perfect sense to Phebus and his family.

French woman admits to suffocating her 8 newborns

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 5:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health

French woman admits to suffocating her 8 newborns

Provenge Cancer Vaccine: Are 4 Months of Life Worth 100K? - ABC News

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 4:20pm CDT by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

Although there should be excitement around Provenge Cancer Vaccine's ability to extend life in advanced prostate cancer patients for huge bulks, its scientific direction might suggest that the medical community is finally getting a handle on cancer without using draconian treat …

Provenge Cancer Vaccine: Are 4 Months of Life Worth 100K? - ABC News

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 4:20pm CDT by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

Although there should be excitement around Provenge Cancer Vaccine's ability to extend life in advanced prostate cancer patients for huge bulks, its scientific direction might suggest that the medical community is finally getting a handle on cancer without using draconian treat …

Aid options dwindle for sick 9/11 responders

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 3:45pm CDT by Andrew Miga, Associated Press Writers

A bill that would provide up to $7.4 billion in aid to people sickened by World Trade Center dust is in danger of stalling in Congress.

Aid options dwindle for sick 9/11 responders

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 3:45pm CDT by Andrew Miga, Associated Press Writers

A bill that would provide up to $7.4 billion in aid to people sickened by World Trade Center dust is in danger of stalling in Congress.

Bill to aid sick 9/11 responders fails in House

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 3:45pm CDT by Andrew Miga, Associated Press Writers

The House has rejected a bill that would pay up to $7.4 billion in aid to people sickened by toxic dust from the World Trade Center.

House rejects bill to aid sick 9/11 responders

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 3:45pm CDT by Andrew Miga, Associated Press Writers

A bill that would have provided up to $7.4 billion in aid to people sickened by World Trade Center dust fell short in the House on Thursday, raising the possibility that the bulk of compensation for the ill will come from a legal settlement hammered out in the federal courts.

Progress on a Universal Flu Vaccine

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 3:32pm CDT by Dr. David Duncan

Influenza kills an average of 36,000 Americans annually and hospitalizes another 200,000. Because influenza viruses continuously mutate, vaccines need to be reformulated annually to match the current circulating strains and we all need a new "flu shot" every Fall.

Progress on a Universal Flu Vaccine

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 3:32pm CDT by Dr. David Duncan

Influenza kills an average of 36,000 Americans annually and hospitalizes another 200,000. Because influenza viruses continuously mutate, vaccines need to be reformulated annually to match the current circulating strains and we all need a new "flu shot" every Fall.

Army: High suicide rate reflects rise in risky behavior

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 3:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Statistics on drug abuse, crime show discipline has slipped

2008 Democratic candidate positions on Cannabis Reform

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 2:58pm CDT by moondancerk

2008 Democratic candidate positions on Cannabis Reform

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 2:58pm CDT by moondancerk

2008 Democratic candidate positions on Cannabis Reform

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 2:58pm CDT by moondancerk

2008 Democratic candidate positions on Cannabis Reform

Woman gives birth to identical triplets

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 2:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Mother was impregnated with just one embryo that split twice, doctors say

Woman gives birth to identical triplets

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 2:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Mother was impregnated with just one embryo that split twice, doctors say

Pharmaceutical companies deceive public

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 2:01pm CDT by take2la

This column explains how the drug companies deceive us. Let's start with some general information and proceed to specific examples for antidepressants.

Pharmaceutical companies deceive public

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 2:01pm CDT by take2la

This column explains how the drug companies deceive us. Let's start with some general information and proceed to specific examples for antidepressants.

Pharmaceutical companies deceive public

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 2:01pm CDT by take2la

This column explains how the drug companies deceive us. Let's start with some general information and proceed to specific examples for antidepressants.

Mo. ballot measures tests federal health care law

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 1:28pm CDT by David A. Lieb, Associated Press Writer

More than 1 million people are expected to participate in what amounts to the largest-ever public opinion poll on the nation's new health care law.

Mo. ballot measures tests federal health care law

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 1:28pm CDT by David A. Lieb, Associated Press Writer

More than 1 million people are expected to participate in what amounts to the largest-ever public opinion poll on the nation's new health care law.

Synthetic, legal pot sending smokers to ER

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 1:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

766 cases reported to U.S. poison control centers this year

Synthetic, legal pot sending smokers to ER

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 1:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

766 cases reported to U.S. poison control centers this year

FDA Advisory: Avoid Unintentional Exposure of Children and Pets to Evamist

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 1:22pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that inadvertent exposure to Evamist through skin contact with patients using this product has the potential for adverse effects in children and pets.

FDA Advisory: Avoid Unintentional Exposure of Children and Pets to Evamist

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 1:22pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that inadvertent exposure to Evamist through skin contact with patients using this product has the potential for adverse effects in children and pets.

FDA Advisory: Avoid Unintentional Exposure of Children and Pets to Evamist

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 1:22pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that inadvertent exposure to Evamist through skin contact with patients using this product has the potential for adverse effects in children and pets.

FDA warns of pneumonia risk with IV antibiotic

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

Agency has asked Cubist Pharmaceuticals to add risk to warnings on label

FDA warns of pneumonia risk with IV antibiotic

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

Agency has asked Cubist Pharmaceuticals to add risk to warnings on label

FDA warns of pneumonia risk with IV antibiotic

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

Agency has asked Cubist Pharmaceuticals to add risk to warnings on label

H1N1 Being Added To 2010 -2011 Seasonal Flu Vax

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 1:04pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

There is a significant possibility that we face another "flu season" (created in our opinion by the voodoo "science" of vaccination) with pandemic potential.

H1N1 Being Added To 2010 -2011 Seasonal Flu Vax

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 1:04pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

There is a significant possibility that we face another "flu season" (created in our opinion by the voodoo "science" of vaccination) with pandemic potential.

Forget the drugs, treat depression naturally

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 12:45pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

A six-step approach to treating depression that involves engaging in meaningful activity, exercising regularly, eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, getting plenty of sunlight and getting good quality sleep.

Forget the drugs, treat depression naturally

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 12:45pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

A six-step approach to treating depression that involves engaging in meaningful activity, exercising regularly, eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, getting plenty of sunlight and getting good quality sleep.

Pharmaceutical drug contamination of waterways threatens life on our planet

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 12:23pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Many reports have recently appeared about pharmaceutical contamination of water supplies, rivers, lakes and other waterways, but spokespersons from the drug and chemical industries have denied that this pollution poses any risk whatsoever to the environment.

DC pushes female condoms to fight HIV epidemic

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

DC pushes female condoms to fight HIV epidemic

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

DC pushes female condoms to fight HIV epidemic

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

DC pushes female condoms to fight HIV epidemic

Cubicin (daptomycin): Drug Safety Communication - Risk of Eosinophilic Pneumonia

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 11:55am CDT by Par4TheCourse

AUDIENCE: Infectious Disease, Pulmonology

Will New Psych "Bible" Make Everyone Crazy?

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 11:19am CDT by take2la

An updated edition of the medical reference doctors use to diagnose mental illnesses could include a range of brand-new disorders, including some that describe thought patterns and behaviors that have long been considered mere quirks or examples of eccentric behavior.

Will New Psych "Bible" Make Everyone Crazy?

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 11:19am CDT by take2la

An updated edition of the medical reference doctors use to diagnose mental illnesses could include a range of brand-new disorders, including some that describe thought patterns and behaviors that have long been considered mere quirks or examples of eccentric behavior.

Doctor gagged for doubting shaken baby syndrome

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 11:08am CDT by jedipunk

A PATHOLOGIST in the UK who argues that the trademark triad of symptoms of "shaken baby syndrome" (SBS) can have an innocent cause has been prevented from testifying in court as an expert witness. The restriction could stand until January 2012.

Doctor gagged for doubting shaken baby syndrome

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 11:08am CDT by jedipunk

A PATHOLOGIST in the UK who argues that the trademark triad of symptoms of "shaken baby syndrome" (SBS) can have an innocent cause has been prevented from testifying in court as an expert witness. The restriction could stand until January 2012.

Doctor gagged for doubting shaken baby syndrome

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 11:08am CDT by jedipunk

A PATHOLOGIST in the UK who argues that the trademark triad of symptoms of "shaken baby syndrome" (SBS) can have an innocent cause has been prevented from testifying in court as an expert witness. The restriction could stand until January 2012.

Italy biggest donor in "Adopt a Clitoris" campaign

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 11:07am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

The charity "Clitoraid" is the most popular with the Italians, who account for 26.88% of the donations in 2009, according to the organisation's financial statement. This makes Italy the largest donor for the "Adopt-a-Clitoris" campaign.

Italy biggest donor in "Adopt a Clitoris" campaign

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 11:07am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

The charity "Clitoraid" is the most popular with the Italians, who account for 26.88% of the donations in 2009, according to the organisation's financial statement. This makes Italy the largest donor for the "Adopt-a-Clitoris" campaign.

Italy biggest donor in "Adopt a Clitoris" campaign

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 11:07am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

The charity "Clitoraid" is the most popular with the Italians, who account for 26.88% of the donations in 2009, according to the organisation's financial statement. This makes Italy the largest donor for the "Adopt-a-Clitoris" campaign.

Move to Restrict Pain Killers Puts Onus on Doctors

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 10:09am CDT by spudpundit

In an unusual move, a state government is developing regulations meant to stop doctors from prescribing higher doses of powerful — and often dangerous — pain killers for patients who are not benefiting from them.

Move to Restrict Pain Killers Puts Onus on Doctors

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 10:09am CDT by spudpundit

In an unusual move, a state government is developing regulations meant to stop doctors from prescribing higher doses of powerful — and often dangerous — pain killers for patients who are not benefiting from them.

Move to Restrict Pain Killers Puts Onus on Doctors

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 10:09am CDT by spudpundit

In an unusual move, a state government is developing regulations meant to stop doctors from prescribing higher doses of powerful — and often dangerous — pain killers for patients who are not benefiting from them.

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Study finds being sociable is good for your health, while loneliness is as bad for you as smoking 15 cigarettes a day

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 9:52am CDT by jedipunk

A life of booze, fags and slothfulness may be enough to earn your doctor's disapproval, but there is one last hope: a repeat prescription of mates and good conversation.

Could autism be linked to ultrasounds? U of L doctor speaks out

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 9:24am CDT by jedipunk

Louisville, Ky. (WHAS11) - A University of Louisville scientist who is making advances in autism research and treatment is sounding a new alarm

Could autism be linked to ultrasounds? U of L doctor speaks out

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 9:24am CDT by jedipunk

Louisville, Ky. (WHAS11) - A University of Louisville scientist who is making advances in autism research and treatment is sounding a new alarm

Could autism be linked to ultrasounds? U of L doctor speaks out

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 9:24am CDT by jedipunk

Louisville, Ky. (WHAS11) - A University of Louisville scientist who is making advances in autism research and treatment is sounding a new alarm

Can a vasectomy kill a guy's sex drive?

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 9:16am CDT by msnbc.com health

And how can a young woman in a rural area safely enter the 'lesbian scene'?

Can a vasectomy kill a guy's sex drive?

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 9:16am CDT by msnbc.com health

And how can a young woman in a rural area safely enter the 'lesbian scene'?

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Cure for Diabetes Approaches Reality - they've managed to eliminate the disease in rats using transplanted pig cells

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 9:16am CDT by jedipunk

In the medical world, pigs have provided a host of opportunities for humans, from heart transplant material to cancer therapies. Now pigs have come to the rescue once again -- this time for diabetes.

Cure for Diabetes Approaches Reality - they've managed to eliminate the disease in rats using transplanted pig cells

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 9:16am CDT by jedipunk

In the medical world, pigs have provided a host of opportunities for humans, from heart transplant material to cancer therapies. Now pigs have come to the rescue once again -- this time for diabetes.

Cure for Diabetes Approaches Reality - they've managed to eliminate the disease in rats using transplanted pig cells

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 9:16am CDT by jedipunk

In the medical world, pigs have provided a host of opportunities for humans, from heart transplant material to cancer therapies. Now pigs have come to the rescue once again -- this time for diabetes.

9 natural cures you can trust

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

Research shows that massage eases depression and cocoa helps high blood pressure

9 natural cures you can trust

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

Research shows that massage eases depression and cocoa helps high blood pressure

9 natural cures you can trust

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

Research shows that massage eases depression and cocoa helps high blood pressure

8 Things Men Want You to Do More Often - MSN Relationships - Slideshow

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 7:53am CDT by Kristen-515

8 Things Men Want You to Do More Often - MSN Relationships - Slideshow

New Glucose Monitor Keeps Tabs on Diabetics From Inside

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 7:44am CDT by LogicalAbsurdity

A new device may one day save those with diabetes from the frequent finger-pricking and cumbersome external monitors required to check glucose levels–by instead keeping tabs from inside their torsos.

Must Women Carry Fetuses to Term After IVF?

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 7:02am CDT by Soph0571

Despite early ambivalence about motherhood, when she reached her forties, Sarah decided she wanted a baby. She embarked on the often long, arduous process of in vitro fertilization—and conceived, using a donor egg.

Skinny people, fatter bank accounts

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 6:20am CDT by TestAnxiety

It turns out healthier habits may make for wealthier ones: Studies show that being overweight is costly.

Social Relationships Can Help You Live Longer

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 6:02am CDT by maddad

CLEVELAND - At last, health advice that's easy to follow: Nurture your relationships and you'll live longer.

Do Athletes, drug test and vitamins have anything in common.

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 2:11am CDT by Dart-1315945

You've seen the NEWS about elite amateur and professional athletes failing drug tests. Some of them are taking illegal substances (ie steroids) for sure. However,a lot have not taken any illegal substances.

FDA considering changes to risky drug safeguards

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 1:06am CDT by msnbc.com health

Group calls for transparency, early feedback and equal restrictions on drugs

Blind medical student earns M.D.

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 12:11am CDT by msnbc.com health

'Things are only impossible until they're done'

'Eggsploitation' Documentary Reveals Secrets of Infertility Industry

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 11:10pm CDT by laws-john

A new documentary, "Eggsploitation," just released by The Center for Bioethics and Culture Network (CBCN) reveals shocking information about the infertility industry.

What I found while searching for the Person I once was

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 7:57pm CDT by fire hawk

Type Your Article Here ...Last week after another sleepless night filled with nightmares and feeling sorry for myself it occurred to me that what I've been searching for these last 10 weeks has been right there before my eyes no man could ask to be better cared for or loved by a …

The Affordable Care Act: New Tools to Fight Fraud, Strengthen Medicare and Protect Taxpayer Dollars

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 7:37pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

he Affordable Care Act will improve and expand consumer protections, strengthen Medicare, and reduce health care costs. One important way it achieves these goals is by improving government-wide efforts to fight fraud and waste.

How Safe Are Color Additives?

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 7:35pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Without color additives, colas wouldn't be brown, margarine wouldn't be yellow, and mint ice cream wouldn't be green. Here at the FDA, we're committed to making sure the color additives in your food are safe.

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Update

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 7:33pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Multi-Government Agency Response to the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

Rabbits grow their own joint replacements in study

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 7:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Stem cells from their own bodies allowed the animals to hippity-hop again

EWG Tests Find High BPA Loads on Receipts

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 7:25pm CDT by MinnieApolis

Of all the places to find BPA, your store receipts were probably one of the last sources to come to mind. But that is where a study by Environmental Working Group found the chemical.

Mom's pregnancy diet not tied to wheezing risk

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 7:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Mom's pregnancy diet not tied to wheezing risk

HHS Announces New Tool to Help Fight Health Care Fraud in Florida

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 6:36pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

HHS Secretary Sebelius and Attorney General Holder to Co-Host Fraud Prevention Summit Tomorrow in Miami

Toxin BPA Found on Receipts From Safeway, Whole Foods, Walmart | Fast Company

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 6:25pm CDT by Heretical Monk

So you've bought a BPA-free water bottle and ditched BPA-filled canned food. But BPA, a toxic chemical found in many of the products we use every day, may still be a big part of your life. That's because massive amounts of BPA are found on many store receipts.

Hands-only CPR enough to save a life, new studies say

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 5:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Experts hope findings will encourage bystanders to use simpler technique

Black Parents Shocked by Birth of a White Daughter

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 5:48pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

A black couple living in the U.K. were shocked by the birth of a blonde haired, blue-eyed girl. Ben Ihegboro must have briefly questioned his wife Angela's fidelity after the birth of Nmachi, and he conceded: "We both just sat there after the birth staring at her".

Why Pharma May Be Cooling on Psychiatry Drugs

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 5:25pm CDT by take2la

Why Pharma May Be Cooling on Psychiatry Drugs

"Can I get a ride"....No... "Oh, he's just a grump".

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 5:19pm CDT by ADad-1477522

I was on my way to the store to get "some essentials", when I came upon a young man and woman and a kid in a stroller. As I approached them the woman said "Can I get a ride". For those of u who don't know, I'm in a wheelchair, and I get asked that on almost a *daily* basis.

Designer Functional Fitness Equipment That Brings Your Best Fitness Faster Than Ever Before!

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 4:54pm CDT by Michael - SoloStrength

SOLOSTRENGTH : A beautifully designed all-in-one system for fundamental exercises and progressive functional fitness for the professional trainer and home gym environment.

Biggers & Callaham, LLC DBA Mice Direct Recalls Frozen Reptile Feed Because of Possible Health Risk

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 4:07pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Biggers & Callaham, LLC DBA Mice Direct Recalls Frozen Reptile Feed Because of Possible Health Risk

Hands-only CPR, pushy dispatchers are lifesavers

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 4:01pm CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

More bystanders are willing to attempt CPR if an emergency dispatcher gives them firm and direct instructions — especially if they can just press on the chest and skip the mouth-to-mouth, according to new research.

NHS should use term fat instead of obese, says minister

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 3:33pm CDT by Richard Farmer

GPs and other health professionals should tell people they are fat rather than obese, England's public health minister says. Anne Milton told the BBC the term fat was more likely to motivate them into losing weight.

Hand transplant program launches at UCLA

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 3:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Researchers seeking amputees to undergo the experimental procedure

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Test ‥1 for college students: Picking an insurer

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 2:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Test ‥1 for college students: Picking an insurer

New Early Detection System Helps FDA Identify More than 100 Food Safety Problems in First 7 Months

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 2:43pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Electronic portal speeds identification and investigation of potential health hazards in human food, animal feed, pet food industries

Combating Misuse and Abuse of Prescription Drugs: Q&A with Michael Klein, Ph.D

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 2:39pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Pharmacologist Michael Klein, Ph.D., is director of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Controlled Substance Staff.

Health insurer 2Q profits rise as flu threat fades

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 1:50pm CDT by Tom Murphy, AP Business Writer

Last fall's swine flu scare has helped health insurer profits in this year's second quarter by preventing expensive medical claims and creating healthy amounts of unspent reserves.

Diabetic Cupcake Recipes | Come n Get it!

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 1:29pm CDT by Jhon Wong

Presented on this weird website one of the top favorite diabetic cupcakes from their secret collection of Diabetic Cupcake Recipes. Explorer the site for variety of different types of free diabetic cake recipes and much much more diabetic stuff!

Being Bipolar

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 12:52pm CDT by Brite

Being bipolar isn't obvious. It's not like having a scarlet letter on your breast. Unless you tell people, they will never know. And in a way, it's a good thing.

Missouri Takes Baby Away from Blind Parents Erika Johnson, Blake Sinnett - ABC News

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 12:46pm CDT by mstanley2265

"The hospital is "committed to providing the very best patient care for our expectant mothers and newborn babies,"

Growing outbreaks of whooping cough raise health fears

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 12:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health

At least five states report rise; are vaccine gaps to blame?

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School lunch reform still alive—but in critical condition

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 12:05pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) called on the U.S. Senate yesterday to pass the stalled renewal of the National School Lunch Program known as the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.

Coalition of Pro-Life Groups Tell FDA to Not Approve Ella Abortion Drug

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 11:37am CDT by julie-17

Coalition of Pro-Life Groups Tell FDA to Not Approve Ella Abortion DrugWashington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A coalition of pro-life groups is sending a letter to the FDA and Drug Administration asking it to not approve the new abortion drug Ella that backers have mislabeled as a mor …

For persistent fibroids, a less invasive option

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 11:13am CDT by msnbc.com health

For persistent fibroids, a less invasive option

Are Grocery Receipts a Health Hazard? - TIME NewsFeed

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 11:02am CDT by Bonnie-1034943

One of the things we do while shopping without even thinking about it is wait for a cash register receipt after we've made our purchase. But new research is showing even a receipt can pose a health hazard.

The Visitor

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 11:00am CDT by Tony Wlliams

I had a visitor today and a scary site to see His hands where bones, he wore all black, and just a skull under his hoodie. He said no need to worry It's not your time to go. I just came by to say Thank You for your wish that's been bestowed.

Good friendships key to healthy living - Health - Behavior - msnbc.com

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 10:54am CDT by midnightbliss10

WASHINGTON — Having good social relationships — friends, marriage or children — may be every bit as important to a healthy lifespan as quitting smoking, losing weight or taking certain medications, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.

What you do for a living may shed light on how you'll die

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 10:35am CDT by msnbc.com health

Drug overdoses higher among painters; cooks more prone to alcoholism

Doug of the Divine Recipes is in the Hospital...

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 9:49am CDT by Sue-715551

My sweety Doug, the man who loves to torture all us with his great recioes is in the hospital. He woke up from a nap last night with a reaction, that we aren't sure of, but think it has something to do with his blood disorder, Poly-something-or-another.

Reverse the Aging Process Naturally, Part I

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 9:47am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

It is now recognized that certain lifestyle behaviors do influence the key hormones and genetic components that allow us to age with grace and beauty.

Johnson & Johnson to pay $81 million over criminal promotion of Topamax

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 9:41am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Unfortunately, it seems as though the same federal government that usually lets Big Pharma slide because of monetary kickbacks, is the same entity that hits the jackpot by prosecuting them.

Washington D.C. pushes female condoms to fight HIV

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

Community groups aim to give away 500,000, curb rate of infection

IVF-Conceived Children Have Higher Risk of Cancer: Swedish Study

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 9:08am CDT by laws-john

Fifty-three cases of cancer were found among the 26,692 IVF-conceived children studied – a number that is significantly higher than the 38 that would be expected given the rate of cancer in the Swedish population. This translates into a 42% increased risk of cancer.

Study: Homosexuality Linked with Childhood Trauma

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 8:59am CDT by laws-john

A recent Otago University study has found that homosexual or bisexual individuals are more likely to have undergone a variety of of traumas in childhood, including sexual assault, rape, violence, and witnessing violence in the home.

Wide Social Networks Are Key to Good Health, Says Study

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 8:44am CDT by Ms CYPRAH

A healthy social life may be as good for your long-term health as avoiding cigarettes, according to a massive research review released Tuesday by the journal PLoS Medicine.

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Getting defensive is good for men — but not women

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 8:37am CDT by msnbc.com health

Study shows such behavior makes men feel less stressed; women have opposite reaction

Study: Alcohol may fight rheumatoid arthritis

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 8:13am CDT by mcchubstr

According to a new study, drinking alcohol may also ease the pain of -- and lower the risk of developing -- rheumatoid arthritis, a potentially crippling autoimmune disorder

Ban Point-of-Sale Tobacco Ads in Retail Outlets Researchers Urge - MSN Health & Fitness - Quit Smoking

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 7:54am CDT by Aggie-345886

Ban tobacco advertising because it entices teens to smoke? It's a wonder all the teens aren't enticed to scrub floors, wear diapers.....after all mops and Huggies and, well, EVERYTHING is advertised with posters displayed in stores.

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SMOKERS You Can Quit Whenever You Want To!!! You Don't Have To Feel Like You Can't Do It Ever Again. (With an excerpt as to why tobacco taxes work against people trying to break nicotine addiction.

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 7:32am CDT by mightyj

This is part 1: The badge of My Failures. part 2 Will be entirely descriptive of the method I used ot quit and I intend to be so thorough that you will be able to make a decision about it after reading the article.

China trains fur farm foxes to combat rat plague

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 6:59am CDT by msnbc.com health

China trains fur farm foxes to combat rat plague

Vaccine refusal hikes whooping cough risks

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 6:54am CDT by msnbc.com health

Kids who don't receive the shots are 23 times more likely to get disease

The 50 Fattiest Foods In The United States

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 5:38am CDT by myvoternation

Traditional American fare—just like the American waistline—is looking more than a little pudgy these days.

DC pushes female condoms to fight HIV epidemic

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 3:50am CDT by Jessica Gresko, Associated Press Writer

Charlene Cotton will talk to anyone about sex. Several days a week she stands behind a table decorated with a bowl of flavored condoms and safer sex pamphlets, calling to women passing on the street, "Come check out my table. Don't be scared."

Poor residents live shorter lives, health report says

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 12:29am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Poor people don't live as long as the wealthy, statistically speaking, and life expectancy in Compton is 12 years less than in La Cañada Flintridge, according to a report released by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today.

Personal Health - What Do You Lack? Probably Vitamin D

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 12:04am CDT by luckydog

Vitamin D promises to be the most talked-about and written-about supplement of the decade.

Florida seen at risk from Caribbean dengue epidemic

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 10:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Florida seen at risk from Caribbean dengue epidemic

NRDC: Press Release - Lawsuit Seeks Final Rule on Antibacterial Chemicals After 32-Year Delay

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 9:40pm CDT by KarlRinke

NRDC: Press Release - Lawsuit Seeks Final Rule on Antibacterial Chemicals After 32-Year Delay

NRDC: Take Action: Urge your representative to co-sponsor the Toxic Chemicals Safety Act

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 9:32pm CDT by KarlRinke

NRDC: Take Action: Urge your representative to co-sponsor the Toxic Chemicals Safety Act

Loneliness is a Killer: It's as Bad for your Health as Alcoholism, Smoking and over-eating, say Scientists

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 9:29pm CDT by Jobrny

"Obesity and alcoholism may be bad for your health, but there's a less obvious condition out there that is just as dangerous – loneliness."

7 Skin care rules dermatologists swear by on Shine

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 9:29pm CDT by lenagirlnj

7 rules to live by for healthy, beautiful skin.

Judge: Ill. prison isolation spurs mental illness

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 9:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Judge: Ill. prison isolation spurs mental illness

Half of UK dogs could die from obesity.

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 8:22pm CDT by Simplistic Reality

HALF of the dogs in Britain could die of complications due to obesity, according to a study of 30,000 dogs released today. Read more: #ixzz0uw52uiHr

Orange County Cooking: Grilled veg salad almost belies OC summer temps

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 7:44pm CDT by Nature Quest

Welcome, that is, if cooked OUTside, on the grill. And if, AFTER said cooking, the vegetables are transformed into this slightly unusual Grilled Vegetable Salad. I turn to this simple dish frequently in hot weather expressly to activate heat-flagged appetites.

Study focuses on health issues of PGDP workers

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 7:31pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

A five-year study into the causes of deaths of workers at Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PGDP) shows significantly lower death rates from all causes and cancer in general when compared to the overall United States population.

In The Blink of an Eye, Life Changed Forever

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 6:58pm CDT by LilacDragonfly76

It was just a routine doctor's visit. Alecia kept telling me she was freezing cold and at times when I'd look at her she seemed pale but then a few minutes later she'd be fine. Within a couple of days she was sleeping through most of the day.

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Emeritus at Crossing Pointe: Orange County assisted living facility gives up license - OrlandoSentinel.com

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 5:16pm CDT by s.harris96

"An Orange County assisted-living facility where an 82-year-old woman died after employees failed to give her her heart medicine, gave up its fight Monday to save its state license. Instead, Emeritus at Crossing Pointe will become a housing complex for elderly people who can liv …

Flooded Dominican towns fight disease outbreaks

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 5:12pm CDT by Associated Press

Officials in the Dominican Republic are warning people living near low-lying areas flooded by recent rainstorms to be on alert for two diseases that have already killed 53 people and sickened thousands.

Veterans Administration: Patients Who Use Medical Marijuana Won't Face Penalties

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 4:45pm CDT by Carloz

the Under Secretary of Health at the Veterans Administration issued a little-noticed directive to VA medical facilities recently, informing facilities that patients who legally use medical marijuana may not be denied access to health services because of their outside prescription.

Colorado commotion could dim GOP hopes

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 3:27pm CDT by Tom Curry, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

If Republicans wake up on November 3rd to find their majority-making hopes dashed, they may be looking at a state like Colorado for evidence of opportunities missed.

Heartburn-Easing Foods That Fight GERD - MSN Health & Fitness - Heartburn & GERD

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 3:20pm CDT by canemah

I've had acid reflux all my 62 years. I've had heartburn problems since I was 14. I just thought it was normal. 18 months ago I had these odd pains in different areas of my gut . Doctors were no help, except to put me on a daily regimen of Prilosec.

Should health plans offer free birth control? Cost of preventing pregnancy too costly for many women

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 3:15pm CDT by GoldenGateMami_Susi

The average American woman who wants two children spends roughly five years trying to get pregnant or being pregnant. She spends a much longer time — 30 years, on average — trying to avoid pregnancy, often at no small expense.

Kan. medical board files complaint over abortions

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 2:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Kan. medical board files complaint over abortions

Older age, extra pounds may delay breast-milk production

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

Older age, extra pounds may delay breast-milk production

UK Expresses Fears Over Mental Healthcare Moves

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 2:37pm CDT by take2la

A further step in the Americanisation of mental healthcare threatens to turn large numbers of "normal" people into psychiatric patients, British experts warned.

NYC restaurants to get graded on food safety

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 2:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health

11,000 a year go to city hospitals for food-borne illness after eating out

Why Do Doctors Prescribe Drugs that Kill the Nurses Administering Them?

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 1:58pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Chemotherapy drugs used to treat cancer actually causes cancer in healthy health care workers who make their livings making, mixing and administering these toxic agents.

When Health Insurance is Not Health Insurance

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 1:58pm CDT by SuperDuperGeek

Since the economic blast that has taken America by storm in 2008 Health Insurance Coverage is at a premium, the landscape of the cross section of the American people has changed toward a drastic downturn.

Coming Up Next From the Christina Shea Echo Chamber: Contamination Under the Great Park

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 1:55pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

Christina Shea is not termed out as an Irvine City Council member until November, but she has given her first exit interview.

New Study: PSA Screening Can Lead to Overtreatment

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 1:34pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Many men being treated aggressively for low-grade prostate cancer -- particularly if it was detected during prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening -- are unlikely to benefit from the intervention, a new study suggests.

Merck pairs up with Chinese drugmaker Sinopharm

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 1:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Merck pairs up with Chinese drugmaker Sinopharm

30 days of sex everyday? - sounds good right?

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 1:25pm CDT by sunnybunny1269

This is the story that started it all. I personally subscribe to the thoery that the main reason I got involved in this marriage thing is so that I could get laid every day. Apparently thats asking too much? I'm curious what others on here think.

Anti-psychotic drugs given to older people

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 1:18pm CDT by take2la

The "chemical straight-jacket" is common in facilities where owner/operators will contract with pharma companies to provide sample drugs to "patients" under the blanket medication release forms these institutions are required to obtain from family members or the resident themselv …

Home Medical Devices Injure 70K Kids Annually - CBS News

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 12:54pm CDT by midnightbliss10

(AP) More than 70,000 children and teens go to the emergency room each year for injuries and complications from medical devices, and contact lenses are the leading culprit, the first detailed national estimate suggests.

Who Tells the Dead Patient Stories Now?

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 12:17pm CDT by nyghtshayde

Since the health insurance reform bill passed this past spring, you'd think we suddenly stopped having American patients die and suffer unimaginable horror at the hands of the corporate owned and operated healthcare business system in the United States.

A Vexing Problem

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 12:11pm CDT by laws-john

In its section on organ donation, the Catechism states, "it is not morally admissible directly to bring about the disabling mutilation or death of a human being, even in order to delay the death of other persons."

The Acceleration of Addictiveness

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 12:01pm CDT by crispy2000

What hard liquor, cigarettes, heroin, and crack have in common is that they're all more concentrated forms of less addictive predecessors. Most if not all the things we describe as addictive are. And the scary thing is, the process that created them is accelerating.

Mental health experts ask: Will anyone be normal?

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 10:50am CDT by msnbc.com health

Mental health experts ask: Will anyone be normal?

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Sniffing Device Helps Paralyzed Patients Speak with Loved Ones - Good News - Israel News - Israel National News

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 10:49am CDT by Bonnie-1034943

A unique device based on sniffing- inhaling and exhaling through the nose- might enable numerous disabled people to navigate wheelchairs or communicate with their loved ones.

Healthiest state for kids? New Hampshire, study says

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 10:00am CDT by msnbc.com health

But new survey also shows an increasing problem with poverty in that state

Faces of soldiers rebuilt through new program

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 9:32am CDT by msnbc.com health

A government facial prosthetic program is treating an unprecedented number of soldiers

Should health plans offer free birth control?

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 8:36am CDT by msnbc.com health

Cost of preventing pregnancy too costly for many women

Granny's herb garden; why she REALLY had chamomile tea and juniper berries

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 8:28am CDT by bonos_rama

Ever wonder why granny kept that big tin of chamomile tea, or that little bag of juniper berries hidden away in a cupboard? Ever wonder why granny and great-grandma tended their herb gardens with such care, had such a great variety of odd sounding herbs, and yet most of them nev …

New program rebuilding faces of soldiers, veterans

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 5:16am CDT by Michelle Roberts, Associated Press Writer

Master Sgt. Todd Nelson lost his right eye and ear in a flash when a car bomb in Afghanistan exploded, sending fire up his arm and over his head.

Brittany Murphy: Mould in your home can kill as actress's death linked to fungus in LA mansion | Mail Online

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 3:45am CDT by Bonnie-1034943

A more unlikely end to the Hollywood dream could not seem possible - but this week it was reported that the deaths of actress Brittany Murphy and her British screenwriter husband Simon Monjack might have been caused by mould growing in their luxury Los Angeles home.

Should Schools Send Home A Report Card About Children's Bodyweight? | Prograde University

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 1:03am CDT by pottsraymond

Should Schools Send Home A Report Card About Children's Bodyweight? | Prograde UniversityShould schools send home a report card on a child's bodyweight and if they are obese or not? Is this their right?obese children, obese kids, overweight children, overweight kids

Does weight loss ruin anti-aging care? | Prograde University

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 1:02am CDT by pottsraymond

Does weight loss ruin anti-aging care? | Prograde UniversityCan losing weight cause you to accelerate the aging process. Don't ruin your hard earned anti aging care.anti aging care, anti aging, antioxidants, free radicals, skin aging

Healthy Recipe: Lemony Delicious Halibut | Prograde University

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 1:00am CDT by pottsraymond

Healthy Recipe: Lemony Delicious Halibut | Prograde UniversityUse omega 3 fats and tasty ingredients to make a healthy weight loss dish.healthy recipe, healthy weight loss recipe

Is Fiber A Natural Weight Loss Aid From Healthy Eating Guidelines? | Prograde University

Posted: July 27th, 2010, 12:57am CDT by pottsraymond

Is Fiber A Natural Weight Loss Aid From Healthy Eating Guidelines? | Prograde UniversityAdd a certain form of fiber to your healthy diet plans to enhance quick weight loss.healthy eating guidelines, healthy diet plans, quick weight loss, diet plans, healthy eating plans, health …

Tips to fire up your metabolism (part 2)

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 10:03pm CDT by Nature Quest

I wrote about the exercise component of revving up your metabolism in Part 1 of this 2 part series. The next phase of speeding up metabolism is food/diet.

After moves and deaths at Neb. center, no lessons

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 8:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health

After moves and deaths at Neb. center, no lessons

New center to focus on developmental disabilities

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 8:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health

New center to focus on developmental disabilities

Woman sentenced to jail for faking breast cancer

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 7:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Woman sentenced to jail for faking breast cancer

Lice? Kids shouldn't miss school, new guidelines say

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 7:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Nits 'stuck on the kid's hair,' so no reason to skip class, experts say

3 arrested at Ore. medical marijuana patient home

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 6:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health

3 arrested at Ore. medical marijuana patient home

Pot dispensary owner says police seized profits

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 6:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Pot dispensary owner says police seized profits

San Jose officials consider taxing marijuana

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 6:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

San Jose officials consider taxing marijuana

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New wave of detox diets — are they healthier?

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 6:18pm CDT by msnbc.com U.S. & World News

The latest cleanses touted as energizing, slimming and more satisfying

Many outraged as accused murderer gets liver transplant

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 5:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Should doctors have given organ to someone else on long waiting list?

Stay Cool and Healthy This Summer: Avoid Ice Creams With Toxic Ingredients

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 4:39pm CDT by nyghtshayde

Ice cream recipes have changed considerably since the days of old fashioned ice cream parlors. We're now subjected to a slew of toxic ingredients in almost every type of ice cream found in parlors, restaurants and grocery stores.

British National Health Service Blunder(Another One)

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 4:38pm CDT by Sandie Seward

Well, I was supposed to have a bone-scan on August 11th, WRONG! Wait until you read this catalogue of errors!

Low-risk prostate cancer treated aggressively

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 4:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Low-risk prostate cancer treated aggressively

Is fresher blood better for surgery? Tests aim to find out

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 3:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Hospitals around the country launch major research to determine shelf life

Paralyzed may soon steer wheelchair with just a sniff

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 3:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Device also allows 'locked-in' patients to type, surf the Internet

Pharma seeks FDA clarity on risky drug safeguards

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 3:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Pharma seeks FDA clarity on risky drug safeguards

Study: Acupuncture doesn't help induce labor

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 3:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Study: Acupuncture doesn't help induce labor

Hospice medical care for dying patients : Atul Gawande

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 3:09pm CDT by supergerbil424

What should medicine do when it can't save your life? Modern medicine is good at staving off death with aggressive interventions—and bad at knowing when to focus, instead, on improving the days that terminal patients have left. An important article to read.

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Hospital mix-up sparks anguish then joy as family is mistakenly told daughter has died... then told she's ALIVE

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 2:54pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

A family are celebrating after discovering the daughter they were told had died in a car crash is alive after a hospital mix-up. However, the news meant heartache for the parents of the girl's best friend - as it emerged it was their daughter who died in the accident.

Are you a competitive stresser?

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 2:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Do you feel more tired, overworked and stressed out than your co-workers? Do you let them know it? Take MSNBC.com's quiz to assess your stress status.

2 Iams cat food lots recalled for salmonella

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 2:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health

2 Iams cat food lots recalled for salmonella

Brittany Murphy, Husband's Deaths -- the Mold Factor

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 2:25pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The investigation into Brittany Murphy and Simon Monjack's deaths is now being handled by the Department of Public Health, TMZ has learned ... and it's all because of mold found in their home.

Do sweeteners bring on early birth?

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 2:12pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Mothers-to-be who down cans of fizzy drink containing artificial sweeteners could be at greater risk of having a premature baby.

Tests aim to settle if fresher blood works better

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 2:08pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Facing surgery? You could receive blood that's been stored for a week, or three weeks, or nearly six — and there's growing concern that people who get the older blood might not fare as well.

Oregon Ice Cream Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Denali Bear Claw Ice Cream

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 12:57pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Eugen, OR - Oregon Ice Cream Company LLC of Eugene, OR is voluntarily recalling 641 tubs of 3 gallon Denali Bear Claw ice cream, because it may contain undeclared peanuts.

Full face transplant Spaniard displays new look

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 12:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Full face transplant Spaniard displays new look

Downing diet soda tied to risk of premature birth

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 12:31pm CDT by sparky-637212

New research suggests that drinking lots of artificially sweetened beverages may be linked with an increased risk of premature births. "It may be non-optimal for pregnant women to have high consumption of these types of products," Dr. Thorhallur I.

Fruit Loops: Breakfast, Happy Meal: Lunch, Corn Dog: Dinner. MMM: Healthy

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 12:31pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

I have mixed feelings about this one. The New York Times reported yesterday that efforts to restrict advertising of unhealthy foods on kids programs (Saturday morning, Nickelodeon) is hitting a snag due to (surprise) industry opposition.

Medical journal urges strict regulations for high-caffeine energy drinks

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 12:29pm CDT by sparky-637212

High-caffeine drinks are providing an energy jolt for Canadians young and old, but some products are delivering enough of the drug to potentially cause intoxication, Canada's top medical journal is charging. "Caffeine-loaded energy drinks have now crossed the line from beverages …

Japanese women extend life expectancy to new high

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 12:22pm CDT by Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Writer

Japanese women are expected to live almost 86 1/2 years, topping the world longevity ratings for the 25th straight year, the government reported Monday.

Orgasm-seeking women get little help from research

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 12:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Treatments for common sexual complaint are inadequate, report says

Vaccine Trial Targets Kids

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 12:02pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Should parents ever be asked to use their 'healthy children' as drug company lab rats?

Top 10 Mistakes Even Smart Moms Make

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 11:46am CDT by Auteur 1536

Whether you're a new mom or the leader of a pint-sized brigade, it's hard keeping up with all the do's and don'ts of motherhood. Here are the 10 biggest mistakes parents make and how to avoid them…

Pasco Processing LLC, Announces Voluntary Product Recall Because of Possible Health Risk

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 11:39am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Pasco Processing, LLC, Pasco WA is recalling 2087 cases of 20lb.

Big Natural Chinese Herbs will Overcome Death Squad Drugs

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 11:28am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Natural medicine suppliers should be known as "Big Natural" with clearly no negative attached to the word "big" because "natural" represents God's creation and if that isn't big what is?

Medical Records Copying Charges U.S.A.: Update 2010 - 2011

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 11:28am CDT by Liselotte

Allowed charges for copies of medical records are summarized by state, with link to official statute site for each state. Contains 2010 and 2011 updates where available.

Detoxify in the Wake of the BP Oil Disaster with Calcium Bentonite Clay

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 11:06am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Calcium Bentonite Clay has a uniquely strong negative ionic charge. When hydrated, it attracts anything with a positive ionic charge, such as toxins, metals and parasites. This clay has the ability to both adsorb (stick to the surface) and absorb (draw inside) these undesirables.

Full face transplant man reveals his new look on TV

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 11:01am CDT by scassedy

He told the news conference: "Friends, I want to thank the hospital coordinators, the entire medical team, the family of the donor and most of all my family who are supporting me these days."

Discouraged, progressives look beyond Obama

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 9:07am CDT by Tom Curry, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

LAS VEGAS - Progressives helped elect President Barack Obama, but some of those who gathered in Las Vegas for the annual Netroots Nation convention over the weekend were less than thrilled with his performance so far.

What you need to know about bed bugs

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 9:00am CDT by msnbc.com health

Concerned about a bed bug infestation in your home or hotel? Read on for helpful information.

OxyContin is Becoming Drug of Choice for Northern California Teens

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 8:48am CDT by Jobrny

"OxyContin, a highly addictive narcotic that doctors prescribe to treat chronic pain, has hooked the "Just Say No" generation. Across the country, it has become a party drug favored by young, often middle-class people, and the trend is exploding in Northern California."

First full face transplant patient reveals results

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 8:47am CDT by msnbc.com health

31-year-old Spanish man known only as Oscar is able to eat, speak

A real nightmare: Bed bugs biting all over U.S.

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 8:40am CDT by msnbc.com health

More than 95 percent of exterminators across the country report infestations, new survey finds

British girls undergo horror of genital mutilation despite tough laws

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 8:16am CDT by Ms CYPRAH

Like any 12-year-old, Jamelia was excited at the prospect of a plane journey and a long summer holiday in the sun. An avid reader, she had filled her suitcases with books and was reading Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban when her mother came for her.

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Does the arrival of a white baby to black parents signal something profound about the whole aspect of spirituality and our collective consciousness? (Poll)

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 6:59am CDT by Ms CYPRAH

A completely white baby was born recently to a black Nigerian couple in London. This baby had features, especially her blonde hair, that not even other white babies had at such an early stage.

Offshore Stem Cell Clinics Sell Hope, Not Science

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 6:33am CDT by Richard Farmer

Dr. George Daley is one of the world's leading stem cell researchers. He holds a file of letters from desperate people seeking stem cell cures. Daley warns patients not to fall for foreign stem cell clinics which sell unproven treatments at a high price.

'Villages' let elderly grow old at home

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 6:14am CDT by replytoj001

The explosive growth of the USA's older population is fueling a grass-roots "village" movement in neighborhoods across the country to help people age in their own homes. More than 50 villages in a neighbor-helping-neighbor system have sprouted in the past decade from California …

7 Secrets to a Happy Retirement

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 6:04am CDT by replytoj001

Some folks transition seamlessly into a happy retirement and get right to the business of enjoying their new lives. But other people have a tougher time entering the retirement years.

Australian Premier seeks publication by fast food chains of nutritional information

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 5:53am CDT by Richard Farmer

The NSW government will next month hold a fast food forum to discuss its plan to force larger chains to publish nutritional information such as calorie and fat content.

The Neurons That Tell You To Quit

Posted: July 26th, 2010, 4:08am CDT by yinkadlb

The Neurons That Tell You To Quit

NM medical school changing doctors' training

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 11:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NM medical school changing doctors' training

Is biological weapons program causing cancer clusters around Fort Detrick?

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 7:01pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

About 150 people gathered Saturday evening to learn more about cancer cases in Frederick and the possibility that a 1992 contamination problem at Fort Detrick's Area B is connected to the illnesses.

Is a biological weapons program causing cancer clusters around Fort Detrick?

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 7:01pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

About 150 people gathered Saturday evening to learn more about cancer cases in Frederick and the possibility that a 1992 contamination problem at Fort Detrick's Area B is connected to the illnesses.

Bicyclist, 20, dies after collapsing Saturday in Oxon Hill

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 5:47pm CDT by PGCares

A 20-year-old man died in Prince George's County after collapsing while bicycling, and an official says the death may be linked to the heat Saturday.

Alzheimer's disease: The best bets for prevention, so far - latimes.com

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 5:23pm CDT by PaladinUSA (redux)

It's uncurable and will strike 1 in 8 of us. So do your part by eating the right kind of diet and keeping your body and brain engaged.

Axe falls on NHS services - Telegraph

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 4:25pm CDT by Ron B.

This Is Called Required Rationing!

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The Presidentâ��s Commitment to Fight HIV/AIDS

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 3:24pm CDT by Erzulie la flambeau-451445

ObamaCare and HIV/AIDS : Tent Cities

Veterans agency eases penalties on medical marijuana

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 2:22pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs is changing a rule that penalizes veterans using medical marijuana in the 14 states where the practice is legal, according to a departmental directive.

Olive Oil

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 1:41pm CDT by D DeMilo

Before there was vegetable oil or the terms poly-unsaturated, there was olive oil. Predated only by the use of animal fats, olive oil has long been the preferred oil for cooking and as a flavoring in all but the orient.

'Sunshine vitamin' protects against MS

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 1:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Huge study suggests vitamin D reduces risk of debilitating disease

Health Reform for American Seniors

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 1:29pm CDT by The Media Barr

By: Mark Johnson R.CPhT, Axtell Rite-Value Pharmacy, for SENIOR Magazine (Texoma edition)

Drivers on prescription drugs hard to convict

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

There is no agreement on level of drugs in blood that impairs driving

Mom was right: You are what you eat

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 12:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Choosing whole foods can ward off a variety of ailments

Understanding your body's quirks

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 12:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health

What to know about skin bumps, shoulder pain, uneven skin tone and more

Smokers - Fight Back!!!!

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 12:19pm CDT by kjmgirl

In the last five years, cigarette smokers have become just a little less reviled than serial killers. As a result, the government (both state and federal) have seen fit to impose taxes on cigarettes the likes of which haven't been seen since the Tea taxes back in 1773.

McDonald's McNuggets Contain Silly Putty Ingredient

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 11:44am CDT by newsguru

Which would you rather your kid eat: Chicken McNuggets or Silly Putty? They might not be as different as we think. CNN reports that McDonald's makes its Chicken McNuggets with the chemical preservative tertiary butylhydroquinone (tBHQ), a petroleum-based product (who says Americ …

New guidelines aim to encourage vaginal births after C-sections - USATODAY.com

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 11:36am CDT by s.harris96

By Rita Rubin, USA TODAY

Boy's suicide reveals continued problems with L.A. County social services

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 11:08am CDT by take2la

Yet another LA county child death due to DCFS ineptitude

Blackberry Pie Recipe..

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 10:51am CDT by Nature Quest

okay pie lover..cook em Blackberry Pie..yummy.

UK warned immigration quota could dent growth

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 10:02am CDT by msnbc.com health

UK warned immigration quota could dent growth

A Complex Link Between Marijuana and Schizophrenia

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 7:49am CDT by shepherd0886

This article seems to be trying to establish some sort of a link between marijuana use and certain mental abnormalities. It attempts to do this using a lot of circumstantial observations and enuendo.

Marks and Spencer to sell 'plus size' clothes to three-year-olds

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 7:02am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Marks and Spencer has begun selling "plus-size" clothing for children as young as three in an attempt to dress a new generation with bulging waistlines.

U.S. study may be ideal test for Alzheimer's drugs

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 4:22am CDT by msnbc.com health

U.S. study may be ideal test for Alzheimer's drugs

South African surgeon's pioneering HIV surgery

Posted: July 25th, 2010, 3:54am CDT by dungbeetlemania

More than 40 years after Professor Chris Barnard won world acclaim for pioneering the heart transplant, Groote Schuur Hospital is once again in the limelight.

Vitaminwater Isn't Healthy, Rules Federal Judge

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 9:20pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

A federal judge ruled this week that Vitaminwater will not, as its labels promise, keep you "healthy as a horse." Nor will it bring about a "healthy state of physical or mental being".

Arizona medical marijuana signups projected at 66K

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 8:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Arizona medical marijuana signups projected at 66K

Health | Ban on menthol in cigarettes is urged

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 6:43pm CDT by Richard Farmer

Australia will be urged to ban or reduce heavily menthol in cigarettes if the US recommends a crackdown on the cigarettes.

Celebrating National Ice Cream Month With Craft Beer, Part 1: The Bruery

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 6:27pm CDT by Nature Quest

President Ronald Reagan christened July as National Ice Cream Month in 1984 and the 3rd Sunday of July as National Ice Cream Day. On top of that, July 23rd is National Vanilla Ice Cream Day.

Fast food's vomit-worthy hall of gimmicks [SLIDESHOW]

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 5:20pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Imitation my be the sincerest form of flattery, but when it means squeezing a Double Down between two Krispy Kreme doughnuts, it's the sincerest form of fattery.

Medical marijuana to be OK in some veteran clinics

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 5:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Medical marijuana to be OK in some veteran clinics

Treating and Preventing Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 5:07pm CDT by The Media Barr

By: Olga L Cortez, MD, FACOG, Women's Healthcare of Denton, for SENIOR Magazine (Denton edition)

"Cities for Cycling" Wants Cities to Share Biking Best-Practices

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 3:54pm CDT by krishna-167929

"The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) has created "Cities for Cycling". The goal is to to catalog, promote and implement the world's best bicycle transportation practices in American municipalities.

FDA Regulation of Cosmetics Sought

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 3:14pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Concerns over possible carcinogens and other toxic ingredients in cosmetics has prompted calls from both Congress and the industry for tighter regulation of the chemicals used in those and other personal care products.

Art therapy helps veterans deal with war's horrors

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 3:11pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

DE PERE — The picture that Dan Smith drew this week hardly looked like a happy scene, but it re-created one of the former Marine's better wartime memories.

Mental Health Issues on the Rise in Veterans

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 3:09pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

BECKLEY -- As fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan extends, new studies show it's affecting the soldiers involved. Mental health specialists say multiple re-deployments, and new studies directed at soldier's mental health, are putting a spotlight on the wounds no one sees.

Medical marijuana to be OK in some VA clinics

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 3:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Medical marijuana to be OK in some VA clinics

Do you have a cosmetics addiction?

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 2:56pm CDT by Nature Quest

Are there multiple shampoos in your shower caddy? Old face creams gathering dust in your cabinet? Have you been accused of having a bathroom that looks like a Sephora store?

90 percent of scientists backing Avandia diabetes drug had financial ties to drug companies

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 1:53pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

More than 90 percent of researchers who have published studies favorable to the controversial diabetes drug Avandia had a financial stake in the issue, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Mayo Clinic.

BP Fish Oil Plus

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 1:26pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Created by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, this puppet satire skit feature "Bob" from BP, pitching a new product "PB Fish Oil Plus" made with 100% natural crude oil.

About Arguing

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 1:04pm CDT by Matti Viikate

This is just from very narrow subject, about arguing. If you are going to argue with someone, and want to ''win'' that argument. Then you should just stay calm all the time, and besides that, of course keep you're self happy at all times.

Fresh or frozen might not matter for donated eggs

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 9:30am CDT by msnbc.com health

Fresh or frozen might not matter for donated eggs

Slim- 30 Herb Supplement Recalled

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 8:41am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

J & H Besta Corp, has been informed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that FDA lab analysis of Slim-30 Herb Supplement distributed by the company was found to contain undeclared N-Desmethyl Sibutramine and traces of Sibutramine.

Blood Pressure Medication May Pose Cancer Risk

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 8:38am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

A new study published in the journal Lancet Oncology, is reporting the potential for increased risk for cancer associated with the use of the blood pressure medication Micardis (telmisartan), an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) made by Boehringer Ingelheim.

Vialipro Dietary Supplement Recalled

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 8:35am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Good Health, Inc, is conducting a recall after an FDA lab analyses found that the product tested from certain batches of Vialipro contain Sulfoaildenafil, an analogue of Sildenafil, an FDA-approved drug used as treatment for male Erectile Dysfunction (ED) making this product an u …

Frozen Chicken Nuggets Recalled

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 8:30am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Perdue Farms, Inc., a Perry, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 91,872 pounds of frozen chicken nugget products that may contain foreign materials.

Joyful Slim Herb Supplement Recalled Nationally

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 8:14am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

J & H Besta Corp, has been informed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that FDA lab analysis of Joyful Slim Herb Supplement distributed by the company was found to contain undeclared Desmethyl Sibutramine Desmethyl Sibutramine.

Back To School With a Celiac Child

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 7:50am CDT by eElementary

Now for Year Round and Later (just a month) for Traditional schedules here in Wake County (NC). With our oldest starting kindergarten, we wanted to share our experiences so far. We definitely came a long way with Celiac since she was diagnosed four years ago.

Coles queried on tobacco

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 5:31am CDT by Seagull

THE Cancer Council has demanded that Coles explain its tobacco marketing policy after the supermarket chain, a major sponsor of the cancer fund-raiser Daffodil Day, began importing discount cigarettes from Germany

People with Diabetes Guaranteed Health Insurance Claims Rights

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 4:12am CDT by Carloz

The American Diabetes Association applauds the new White House rule which will help people with diabetes and other chronic diseases appeal the denials of health insurance claims. This rule comes under the new .

UMDNJ plans double-digit tuition hikes

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 2:33am CDT by msnbc.com health

UMDNJ plans double-digit tuition hikes

Mont. man's burned body makes for brave spirit

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 2:04am CDT by msnbc.com health

Mont. man's burned body makes for brave spirit

Darker skin doesn't mean melanoma immunity

Posted: July 24th, 2010, 1:36am CDT by msnbc.com health

Darker skin doesn't mean melanoma immunity

Researchers Document Severity of Fibromyalgia

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 10:52pm CDT by McSpocky

You look just fine and nothing is broken, so why do you say you have so much pain, and why don't you have the energy to just get up and go? These are the frustrating questions that people with Fibromyalgia face every day.

Will Your Fibromyalgia Med Work?

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 10:46pm CDT by McSpocky

The chances that a medication will effectively reduce your fibromyalgia symptoms are usually less than 50 percent and quite often the drug will produce intolerable side effects. Given these odds, the trial and error process is a difficult road for fibromaylgia patients to take.

A Little Omega-3 Could Reduce Your Pain and Fatigue

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 10:38pm CDT by McSpocky

Omega-3 fatty acid (FA) supplements can benefit your joints and cardiovascular system, but what about the pain of fibromyalgia? A small, one-month study involving 12 fibromyalgia patients showed improvements in tender point pain counts, chest expansion (e.g., less muscle tightnes …

Why Don't Painkillers Work For People With Fibromyalgia?

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 10:31pm CDT by McSpocky

People who have the common chronic pain condition fibromyalgia often report that they don't respond to the types of medication that relieve other people's pain.

New criteria proposed for diagnosing fibromyalgia

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 10:22pm CDT by McSpocky

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) is proposing a new set of diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia that includes common symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive problems, as well as pain.

FDA wants investigation into Avandia conflict: report

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 10:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health

FDA wants investigation into Avandia conflict: report

Consumer gene test results misleading

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 8:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Consumer gene test results misleading

V.A. Easing Rules for Users of Medical Marijuana - NYTimes.com

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 6:59pm CDT by PaladinUSA (redux)

The new policy applies only to veterans using medical marijuana in states where it is legal. Doctors may still modify a veteran's treatment plan if the veteran is using marijuana, or decide not to prescribe pain medicine altogether if there is a risk of a drug interaction.

Snack attack: Schools try to get the junk out

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 6:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Snack attack: Schools try to get the junk out

States cracking down on puppy mills

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 6:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Lawmakers introduce bills to protect owners, animals from mass breeders

Md. heat-related deaths now at 16

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 5:52pm CDT by PGCares

Three people in Maryland have died from heat-related causes, bringing the total of such deaths this year to 16.

AstraZeneca Settles Seroquel Lawsuits

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 5:44pm CDT by take2la

200 cases settled for $2 million

Cancer Fatigue, more common than first thought.

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 5:42pm CDT by Sandie Seward

Fatigue Affects Breast Cancer Patients Even Before First Chemotherapy Treatment, According To Study

Beating the superwoman complex

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 5:06pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

"Career women make bad mothers". An ill-conceived and insensitive slogan, yes, but also a highly effective campaign, which successfully achieved its aim: to provoke a strong public reaction in order to illustrate the enduring potency of offline advertising.

Insecure people at higher risk of heart attacks

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 4:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health

New study links relationship uncertainties to a number of health problems

FDA panel wants more painkiller restrictions

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 4:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Advisers say more requirements, training needed for health professionals

What 'clinically proven' means for a beauty product

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 4:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Some medical experts say it's shaky science at best

Duke scientist's cancer research is questioned

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 3:46pm CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Concerns are being raised about the validity of research done by a Duke University cancer scientist who recently was placed on leave while the school investigates whether he falsely claimed to be a Rhodes scholar.

Are you sitting down? It's slowly killing you

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 3:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Regular workouts don't decrease death risk if you're also a couch potato

Some insurers stop writing new coverage for kids

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 3:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Some insurers stop writing new coverage for kids

FDA panel wants more restrictions on painkillers

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 3:22pm CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writer

Federal health advisers said Friday a government proposal to curb misuse of powerful painkillers does not go far enough to fix a problem linked to hundreds of fatal overdoses annually.

RI hospital, doctor added to detainee death suit

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 1:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health

RI hospital, doctor added to detainee death suit

Some insurers stop writing new coverage for kids

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 1:25pm CDT by Associated Press

Some major health insurance companies will no longer issue certain types of policies for children, an unintended consequence of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law, state officials said Friday.

Labor hearing begins for new Cambria home owner

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 1:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Labor hearing begins for new Cambria home owner

FDA Approves First Generic Enoxaparin Sodium Injection to Prevent DVT

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 11:50am CDT by Par4TheCourse

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic version of Lovenox (enoxaparin sodium injection), an anti-coagulant drug used to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a potentially deadly blood clotting condition.

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Link between brain activity and Parkinson's disease symptoms: New strategy for treating movement disorders identified

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 11:49am CDT by anonymous-1077600

Scientists at the Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease (GIND) and Stanford University have shown how key circuits in the brain control movement.

Rutgers just says no to pot growing for NJ

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 11:46am CDT by msnbc.com health

Rutgers just says no to pot growing for NJ

Mexico worried by rise in hemorrhagic dengue

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 11:44am CDT by msnbc.com health

Mexico worried by rise in hemorrhagic dengue

Busting Out of the Bunker at Last...Made to Be Social Beings, We Die in Isolation

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 11:33am CDT by sgteseusmc

This is happening to many war veterans and yet there are some out there that claim that the veterans are always whining and asking for giveaways (freeloaders).

The Iron-Fisted Tyranny Of The 'Bikini Body'

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 11:22am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

One brave woman strikes a blow against the most absurd phrase of our time: "The bikini body is not supposed to be naturally occurring...it is a quasi-religious state of myth and artifice to which only the truly virtuous can aspire:"

The Raw-Milk Deal

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 10:52am CDT by Auteur 1536

In February 1907, a New York physician discovered that his longtime dairy supplier had switched to pasteurized milk.

The Longer You Sit, the Shorter Your Life Span: Study

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 10:33am CDT by TestAnxiety

The effect remained even after researchers factored out obesity or the level of daily physical activity people were engaged in, according to a study of more than 120,000 American adults.

Electronic Health Records Czar: Included Information Up to Doctor & Patient

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 10:12am CDT by John S.-1381946

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The 5 worst kids' meals in America

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 8:10am CDT by msnbc.com health

Skip the fettuccini alfredo and chicken fingers with fries

Global Network of Lobbyists Push Use of Deadly Asbestos in Developing Nations - Canada is Lobby's Leader

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 7:59am CDT by Carloz

A global network of lobby groups has spent nearly $100 million since the mid-1980s to preserve the international market for asbestos, a known carcinogen that's taken millions of lives and is banned or restricted in 52 countries, the International Consortium of Investigative Journ …

Fad diets could lead to osteoporosis

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 7:10am CDT by Michael Sautter

Non-dairy or wheat free fad diets could be putting young women at risk of developing osteoporosis in later life, experts have warned.

UN warning on AIDS in prisons

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 5:40am CDT by msnbc.com health

UN warning on AIDS in prisons

Soup's on, mama! Pregnant? Coffee back on the menu

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 5:16am CDT by Josh Rosenroth

Metro (quote): "NEW YORK. A cup of coffee a day during pregnancy probably won't increase a woman's risk of miscarriage or premature birth, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said yesterday."(unquote)

Ohioans can apply to health insurance pool Aug. 1

Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 3:19am CDT by msnbc.com health

Ohioans can apply to health insurance pool Aug. 1

Trident Xtra Care Won't Save Your Teeth, Alleges Lawsuit - The Consumerist

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 9:56pm CDT by PrinceDanteRose

Don't be fooled... chewing gum won't save your teeth

15 Things That a Battered Woman Needs.

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 9:22pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

VALIDATION – support, belief, belief that what she's suffered is abuse and is wrong, belief in the details of her story, belief that she is not crazy, belief in the sometimes unbelievable malice and planned terrorism of the batterer.

CDC: 15 US deaths tied to rare tropical fungus

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 7:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

CDC: 15 US deaths tied to rare tropical fungus

Common Painkillers Increase Heart Risks in Healthy People

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 7:42pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Healthy adults who reach for common painkillers to ease the twinges of everyday aches and pains could be setting themselves up for a heart attack or stroke, according to recent research.

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Scientists Identify Brain Circuits Related to the Initiation and Termination of Movement Sequences in NIH-Supported Study

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 6:18pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

In humans, throwing a ball, typing on a keyboard, or engaging in most other physical activities involves the coordination of numerous discrete movements that are organized as action sequences.

Arizona kids reportedly lagging in immunizations

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 5:46pm CDT by msnbc.com U.S. & World News

Arizona kids reportedly lagging in immunizations

Federal Government Seizes Cyanide Antidote Kits from California Company

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 5:32pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

FDA says Keystone kits are unapproved new drugs, and have not been proven safe and effective

FDA Cautions Against Using Unapproved IUDs

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 5:31pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Federal health officials are warning medical practitioners around the country not to use unapproved intrauterine devices (IUDs).

Chantix & Violence: What Patients Have In Common

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 4:33pm CDT by take2la

For the past three years, the Chantix smoking cessation pill has caused a stir after being associated with suicidal behavior and vivid dreams. Consequently, the government banned the Pfizer drug for pilots and licenses wouldn't be issued to truck drivers taking the med.

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Astaxanthin: The Little-Known Miracle Nutrient for Inflammation, Anti-Aging, Athletic Endurance and More

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 4:09pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

So what is this mystery nutrient? It's astaxanthin, a deep red-colored phytonutrient synthesized by microalgae called Haematococcus.

Hospitals buy antibiotic-free meat, citing drug resistance concerns - chicagotribune.com

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 3:52pm CDT by CuriousG

The evening's menu featured grass-fed, antibiotic-free beef over pasta, fresh seasonal vegetables and fresh organic peaches — items right at home in the city's finest restaurants.

MLB begins testing for HGH in minor leagues

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 3:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health

MLB begins testing for HGH in minor leagues

New guidelines say vaginal birth OK after c-section

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 3:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health

New guidelines say vaginal birth OK after c-section

Who's Having The Most Sex?

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 1:59pm CDT by tyler

My favorite one: People with a strong preference for jazz are 30 percent more sexually active than the average American.

Keep busy to keep happy, study shows

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 1:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Participants in an experiment were much cheerier when occupied

Med Schools Faculty Come Under Scrutiny For Freebies, Ghostwriting

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 1:49pm CDT by take2la

Harvard is not the only school accused of having professors who are too cozy with major corporations. Columbia and Johns Hopkins University have also tightened rules for doctors dealing with companies.

A Complex Link Between Marijuana and Schizophrenia

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 1:48pm CDT by K-joy

Since the days of Reefer Madness, scientists have sought to understand the complex connection between marijuana and psychosis.

Oakland Hair Salon services

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 1:43pm CDT by emailnow1

Since selecting an Oakland hair stylist can be a challenge, here are a few criteria to help you select the best stylist.

Mission Viejo Doctors and Medicine

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 1:42pm CDT by emailnow1

As you consider the best doctor or physician in Mission Viejo for whatever illness or problem you're dealing with, be sure to consider their years of service, specialties, and especially their personality and level of service.

Brooklyn teeth whitening services

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 1:37pm CDT by emailnow1

If you live in the New York area, especially Brooklyn, teeth whitening is available to you through many dentists and cosmetic dentists who offer the service.

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J & H Besta Corp. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Joyful Slim Herb Supplement Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug Ingredient

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 1:36pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

J & H Besta Corp. of Hicksville, NY, has been informed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that FDA lab analysis of Joyful Slim Herb Supplement distributed by the company was found to contain undeclared Desmethyl Sibutramine.

Butterfly Children: Parents of Epidermolysis Bullosa Blister Patients ask Congress for Funding

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 1:36pm CDT by K-joy

Just days after Jackson Silver was born on Oct. 11, 2007, his parents' joy was replaced with horror. As the nurse gently removed the bandage from the baby's left heel -- where blood is routinely drawn at birth -- a large patch of skin came off with it.

Putting Kids to Sleep With Cough Meds: Is It Child Abuse?

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 1:32pm CDT by K-joy

Giving a cranky child cough medicine to put him or her to sleep may not seem like child abuse, but it can be dangerous or even deadly for the child.

Rare tropical fungus tied to 15 U.S. deaths

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 1:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health

CDC: Fungal illness is increasingly being seen in the Pacific Northwest

Feds move to improve health insurance appeals

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 12:38pm CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

The Obama administration took the first step Thursday to guarantee that consumers can appeal to a neutral referee if their health insurance company denies a medical claim.

Avandia fraud explained: Why Big Pharma keeps lying about its drugs

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 12:26pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Pharmaceutical companies are notorious for skewing the truth in order to get their next blockbuster drug approved for sale.

Hospital bill not covered? Now you can appeal denied claims

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 12:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

New health reform rules guarantee patients the right to petition insurer

Luvox CR Maker Gets FDA Warning for Missing Risk Info

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 12:02pm CDT by take2la

In a warning letter dated July 6, the agency's Division of Drug Marketing, Advertising and Communication lashed Jazz for a patient brochure promoting the drug, which carries a boxed warning about suicidality and serious contraindications, for the treatment of seasonal affective d …

The Hidden and Pervasive Cause of High Blood Pressure

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 11:49am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

HFCS is now found in every type of processed, pre-packaged food you can think of. In fact, the use of HFCS in the U.S. diet increased 10,673 percent between 1970 and 2005, according to the USDA. It now makes up the number one source of calories in America.

How to Avoid Becoming a Bug Buffet this Summer

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 11:44am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Fortunately, there are VERY effective repellents on the market, comprised of natural botanical oils and extracts that are every bit as effective as DEET but with none of the potentially harmful effects.

My relationship with Anxiety

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 11:29am CDT by SoCAGal

Emotional symptoms of anxiety In addition to the primary symptoms of irrational and excessive fear and worry, other common emotional symptoms of anxiety include: Feelings of apprehension or dread Trouble concentrating Feeling tense and jumpy

CDC: 15 US deaths tied to rare tropical fungus

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 11:23am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

A fungus usually found in the tropics has taken root in the Pacific Northwest and has been blamed in the deaths of 15 people over the last six years, health officials said Thursday.

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When ‘till death do us part’ has added meaning

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 10:26am CDT by Laura T. Coffey, msnbc.com contributing editor

Time: Shelly Sundstrom knew she didn’t have much of it. Days, hours, minutes were slipping away — but Sundstrom knew what she wanted to do.

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Proposed deficit remedy: healthcare 'public option' - coalition of Democrats plans to introduce legislation Thursday

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 10:07am CDT by Carloz

Two articles: Proposed deficit remedy: the healthcare As both political parties worry about the growing federal deficit, an unlikely proposal is returning from last year's divisive healthcare debate: the "public option." Creating a major government health insurance program wa …

Pregnant women given OK to drink a coffee a day

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 10:05am CDT by msnbc.com health

Pregnant women given OK to drink a coffee a day

VA tech says she warned of sterilization problems

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 9:36am CDT by msnbc.com health

VA tech says she warned of sterilization problems

Funding woes overshadow AIDS conference

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 9:25am CDT by Veronika Oleksyn, Associated Press Writer

Rich countries must give more for the fight against AIDS or risk jeopardizing progress in battling the disease, participants at an international conference urged Thursday.

The Medicalization of Misbehavior

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 9:13am CDT by take2la

A career international teacher discusses the child drugging "trend".

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Plus-size model is ‘shocked’ at being retouched

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 8:52am CDT by Michael Inbar, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Model Crystal Renn has become the poster woman for curvy girls everywhere, many of whom know her story: As a teen model, Renn tried so hard to get down to the size 0 designers wanted that she developed bulimia and anorexia.

The "Financial Abortion" Option for Men

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 8:37am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

I learned about "financial abortions" -- an upfront statement from a guy to his partner that says he doesn't want a kid and therefore, if she gets knocked up, she can't hold him financially responsible -- in an article that made me slap my head.

Bed Bugs Becoming A National Epidemic (Video)

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 8:18am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Bed bugs are becoming a national epidemic. The CBS News Early Show reports that across the country, bed bug infestations are becoming so common that exterminators can barely keep up.

Malicious adults use drugs, alcohol to abuse kids

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 8:11am CDT by msnbc.com health

Sleeping pills, cough syrup, laxatives harm 160 children a year, study says

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 8:08am CDT by revelationsalpha

IN THE YEAR OF 2007 I WAS OPERATED ON TO HAVE A DOUBLE BY-PASS, AFTER THE SURGERY I RETURNED HOME FOR RE-ABILITATION.

Bald women: So hot right now

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 7:56am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Topic: Cancer Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 19:48 ET Broadsheet Bald women: So hot right now I'm finding it hard to raise a fist for this silly trend piece while my mother goes through the pain of chemo By Tracy Clark-Flory iStockphotoAn e-mail landed in my in box today th …

Conservatives Exploiting Health Care to Deprive Poor Women of Access to Abortion

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 7:35am CDT by Soph0571

Jessica Arons of the Center for American Progress explains that the Obama administration claims the step is simply carrying out the status quo of the Hyde amendment, a longstanding restriction on abortion funding in federal programs like Medicaid.

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Whooping cough epidemics are sweeping California counties with the highest rates of "personal-belief" vaccine waivers.

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 7:09am CDT by Killfile

Seven of the 12 California counties with the highest whooping cough rates also have above average rates of kindergarten students showing up to school with "personal-belief" vaccine waivers, a California Watch review of state data shows.

Recession breeds wave of supercommuters

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 6:32am CDT by AllisonLinn

Every morning, Joshua Cassidy climbs into his 2004 Ford Escape and begins his daily commute: a 90-minute drive from an apartment on the eastern shore of Maryland to his job as an executive team leader at a Target store in Largo, Md.

Women should be wary of genetic risk ads

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 6:09am CDT by msnbc.com health

TV commercials exploit fear of breast cancer in the guise of education

Medco 2Q profit rises 14 percent on new business

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 5:51am CDT by Associated Press

Pharmacy benefits manager Medco Health Solutions Inc. said Thursday new clients and higher drug prices helped lift its net income 14 percent in the second quarter.

Medco 2Q profit rises, but stock hits 52-week low

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 5:51am CDT by Marley Seaman, AP Health Writer

Pharmacy benefits manager Medco Health Solutions Inc. said Thursday its profit rose 14 percent in the second quarter, but its shares sank as investors were concerned about how much money the company is making for each prescription it fills.

Tapping Into Hydrotherapy - The Practical Guide to Healthier Living

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 5:20am CDT by jbdaad

Good stuff.

B'way to hold drive for sick 'Lion King' kid star

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 3:59am CDT by msnbc.com health

B'way to hold drive for sick 'Lion King' kid star

100-Year-Old Doctor Still Making Rounds

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 2:23am CDT by Solidarity Nite

Did you hear the one about the 100-year-old gynecologist? Dr. Walter Watson of Augusta, Georgia still sees a few patients every day. Then, he drives himself down the block to University Hospital where he still serves as chairman of his department.

Why You Can't Lose Those Last 10 Pounds

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 12:23am CDT by newsguru

On May 11, the White House announced it was targeting a new threat to America's health and security. It wasn't some rogue nation or terrorist organization, or a newfound disease or environmental threat. It was a class of chemicals that are making Americans fat.

Dr. Stringer on Total Knee Replacement. SENIOR Magazine

Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 12:00am CDT by The Media Barr

Total knee replacement is a well proven and accepted procedure for the treatment of advanced knee arthritis. The procedure has evolved favorably since its development in the 1970s and consistently produces excellent long-term (15+ years) results.

The fall of abstinence-only

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 10:32pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

According to the council's "Sexuality Education and Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Programs in the States" report (say that seven times in a row), $190 million has been poured into real live sex education in the many months since Obama took office.

Cup of coffee OK during pregnancy

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 8:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Experts: Moderate caffeine consumption doesn't contribute to miscarriages

Music can boost your brain power and memory

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 8:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Playing an instrument improves language and speech, study finds

Walk a mile in my shoes........

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 7:59pm CDT by DragonWoman

I have been trying to think of a way to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of my time on Newsvine (not until September). Yet for the last couple months (since mid-March) I have not been on here all that much. Part of which has to do with changes in my job.

Mexico worried by rise in hemorrhagic dengue

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 7:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Mexico worried by rise in hemorrhagic dengue

Road pollution can damage kids' lungs, hearts

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 7:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Study: Children who live near busy highways can have lifelong problems

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Farmers, Economists, and TV Preachers – They're Just Not Happy

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 6:02pm CDT by Dowser

As Einstein said, “Everything is relative.” Published in 1905, Einstein’s theories were revolutionary, and are still much cause for speculation, confirmation, and consternation among his fellow scientists.

Zinc sprays dull sense of smell in some users

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 5:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Zinc sprays dull sense of smell in some users

Consistent condom use may cut men's HPV risk

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 5:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Consistent condom use may cut men's HPV risk

No Pap smears for women under 21: guidelines

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 5:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health

No Pap smears for women under 21: guidelines

New policy aims to cut repeat C-sections

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 5:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Obstetricians ease 'once a cesarean, always a cesarean' restrictions

Savings to States on State Contributions for Prescription Drug Costs Due to FMAP Increase

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 4:59pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

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Medical Claims for Marijuanaâ��Just Blowing Smoke? - MSN Health & Fitness - Medications

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 4:48pm CDT by Wilk-1206169

In Colorado, liberals tried for 35 years to get mary jane legalized. Now there is a "medical marijuana" shop on every corner, some selling over 30 flavors of MJ. An investigation found that 75% of the prescriptions were written by 3 doctors.

Why should your doctor take good notes?

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 4:46pm CDT by medical-958511

The question of whether patients should have unlimited access to their medical charts and doctor's notes.

Marijuana's Memory Paradox - Page 1 - MSN Health & Fitness - Alzheimer's Disease

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 4:40pm CDT by DG_W

I was going to say something but now I forgot what is was...

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Officials warn fishermen about currents, bacteria | grande, valley, eduardo - Local News - Valley Morning Star

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 4:29pm CDT by sgteseusmc

Too many who love the sport of fishing its a challenge that draws the attention. But some take their families and allow their children to play dangerously close to the rivers edge. Anyone can fall into the rapid current and drown. It only takes three seconds.

Meat Eaters Pack on More Pounds, Regardless of Calories

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 4:22pm CDT by krishna-167929

"Losing weight isn't as simple as calories in, calories out -- at least for those who eat meat. That's the surprising result of a new study that links meat consumption to long-term weight gain.

Ark. surgeon general says state needs more doctors

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 4:21pm CDT by Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press Writer

Arkansas' surgeon general told lawmakers Wednesday that he's worried the state won't have enough medical providers to care for the thousands of newly insured covered under the federal health care overhaul.

No link seen between coffee, prostate cancer risk

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 4:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health

No link seen between coffee, prostate cancer risk

New guidelines aim to reduce repeated C-sections

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 4:03pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Most women who've had a C-section, and many who've had two, should be allowed to try labor with their next baby, say new guidelines — a step toward reversing the "once a cesarean, always a cesarean" policies taking root in many hospitals.

FDA report shows series of lapses at J&J plant

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 3:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Batches of medicines weren't checked for quality

US issues hold on much-debated Avandia study

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 3:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health

US issues hold on much-debated Avandia study

If you're depressed, the world really looks gray

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 3:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Retina scans show problems seeing black-and-white contrast differences

Settlement in Paxil Birth Defects lawsuit

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 1:38pm CDT by take2la

GlaxoSmithKline said last week that it expects to take a $2.36 billion charge against second-quarter earnings for settlements, agreements to settle and other provisions for long-standing legal cases over Paxil

Finally: a Worthwhile Use for the Salad Spinner

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 12:52pm CDT by Carloz

Lila Kerr and Lauren Theis, two Rice undergrads who were given an assignment to come up with a way to separate blood and diagnose anemia in places with no electricity. Their solution: a centrifuge made from an ordinary plastic salad spinner.

Swine flu vaccine spoiling in Oklahoma

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 12:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Swine flu vaccine spoiling in Oklahoma

Power Sharing

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 12:42pm CDT by Matti Viikate

Giving power to people can can lead in to the situation, where those people, even thou you can trust them in other ways, are getting piss of, for what ever reason, and misuse that power and influence given to them.

More Oregon landlords ban smoking indoors

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 12:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

More Oregon landlords ban smoking indoors

Medical marijuana caregiver pleads to drug charges

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 12:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Medical marijuana caregiver pleads to drug charges

Overweight want more at a meal, but don't eat more

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 11:52am CDT by msnbc.com health

Overweight want more at a meal, but don't eat more

SSRI Render UN-friendly Skies

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 11:36am CDT by take2la

The SSRI antidepressant makers are desperate to find new customers, so they recently have been focusing on capturing groups for which the drugs were usually considered off limits. The latest marketing coup managed to open up sales to roughly 614,000 American pilots.

The Depressing News About Antidepressants

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 11:33am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Studies suggest that the popular drugs are no more effective than a placebo. In fact, they may be worse.

FDA issues hold on much-debated Avandia study

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 11:30am CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writers

Federal health officials are barring new patients from enrolling in a safety study of GlaxoSmithKline's controversial diabetes pill Avandia, a week after a panel of experts ruled that the drug increases heart risks.

Circumcision could prevent 4 million new African HIV cases

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 11:26am CDT by crispy2000

More than 4 million new HIV infections could be prevented in eastern and southern Africa by 2025 if male circumcision rates were increased to 80 percent, researchers said on Tuesday. Expanding circumcision services to 80 percent of adult and newborn males in the region would als …

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Cook has initiated a voluntary recall of certain lots of its Ciaglia Blue Rhino and Ciaglia Blue Dolphin

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 11:19am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Sets and Trays that contain a Covidien 6PERC or 8PERC Shiley™ Tracheostomy Tube

AAFP Journal Airs Debate over Group's Coke Sponsorship

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 11:12am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Controversy over the American Academy of Family Physicians' acceptance of grant money from the Coca-Cola Company is continuing -- this time in the pages of the group's own journal.

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Newer Heart Surgery for Infants Offers First-Year Survival Benefit over Traditional Procedure (Transcripts & Audio)

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 11:07am CDT by Par4TheCourse

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White Matter and Learning in the Brain (Transcripts & Audio)

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 11:05am CDT by Par4TheCourse

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Study: Is Finicky Eating an Early Symptom of Autism? - TIME

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 10:45am CDT by midnightbliss10

New research on the finicky eating habits of children with autism finds that while autistic children tend to eat a less varied diet than other kids do, their dietary preferences have little negative effect on their height, weight and growth.

The Religious Right vs. Birth Control

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 9:54am CDT by Soph0571

Does health care reform's promise of preventive care extend to free birth control? Officials at the Department of Health and Human Services have 18 months to decide whether to require insurers to provide oral contraceptives, IUDs, and other prescription birth control with no co …

No questions, no stares: Just camp fun | StarTribune.com

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 9:25am CDT by azsky13

No questions, no stares: Just camp fun More families with disabled children are finding acceptance and much-needed relaxation at special needs camps such as Camp Courage in Maple Lake.

: | The Smile Train

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 9:11am CDT by jbdaad

There are millions of children with unrepaired cleft lips and palates who have little to no prospect of ever being helped. Their parents are so poor, they could never afford surgery. So they wait and they hope and they pray that someday, someone will come along and help them.

More Americans drinking (alcohol)

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 8:52am CDT by Jobrny

"More adults in the U.S. appear to be drinking alcohol, according to a new study of the nation's drinking habits....an uptick in the number of people who binge drink at least once a month. Binge drinking is defined as consuming five or more drinks in one day."

Medical marijuana is in short supply in New Mexico

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 8:12am CDT by msnbc.com health

Shortage has forced some patients to buy pot illegally off the street

GOOD 013 - GOOD Business - FACTS

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 7:52am CDT by PrinceDanteRose

This is a heart breaker if you try to eat healthy and avoid corporate food.

You Can't Remember Half the Things You Used to -- How Much Does That Matter?

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 7:50am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

While memories may be all you have of the past, they're not all there is to being alive. There is something more

Hey Conservatives -- Gays Are Better Parents Than You

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 7:22am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Recent studies show that the absurd, hateful right-wing propaganda about gay families couldn't be more wrong.

UN taps big names for HIV prevention panel

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 5:03am CDT by Associated Press

The U.N. AIDS agency has tapped some big names — including former basketball star Magic Johnson — to boost global efforts to prevent the spread of HIV.

Schumpeter: Mens sana in corporation sano | The Economist

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 2:46am CDT by DumbAgent

Our obsession with happiness

Obesity Rating in the New HRA

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 2:11am CDT by pjvitale

As time marches on, more information is coming to light on just what is in Obama's HRA. The latest item is an "Obesity Rating" that your healthcare provider will be required to report to the HHS and the CDC.

Green diet push angers experts

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 12:12am CDT by Dart-1315945

It did this by suggesting caps on meat and fish intake on environmental grounds -- even though pregnant women risk nutritional deficiencies as a result.

7 Foods So Unsafe Even Farmers Won't Eat Them

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 10:59pm CDT by nearing

Because potatoes are considered the nation's most popular vegetable, producing a healthy crop is essential to keep up with demand.

Angst and Author Bashing Newsvine Style

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 10:52pm CDT by js-445607

I have noticed that some members of Newsvine are very rude in their writing styles and seem accusatory in nearly everything they write.

Autistic babies can be identified by the sounds they make..

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 10:14pm CDT by Nature Quest

Autism is the name given to a group, or 'spectrum', of lifelong developmental conditions characterised by an inability to communicate with or relate to others, a lack of social skills, obsessional traits, and repetitive behaviour.

Gene testing: A lot of parents want it for their kids..

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 9:50pm CDT by Nature Quest

Ahoy, parents out there: How do you feel about a DNA test that could tell you what genetic risks your kids carry for medical problems such as heart disease, diabetes and more?

Statement of Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 8:48pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

National Institutes of Health on Results from the CAPRISA 004 Microbicide HIV Prevention Study

Malaria-resistant mosquito developed in the lab

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 7:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Science in early stages, but suggests practical weapon against global killer

True Blood Trouble: Match Shannon

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 7:34pm CDT by renee morway

This July 23rd may be the day that you do the best thing you've ever done in your life. There's only one way to find out.

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The Real News: New World Order, Illuminati, conspiracy theories, news, politics,: USDA: Antibiotic Farm Feed Linked to Public Health

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 6:58pm CDT by The Real News Now

The issue concerning the use of antibiotics in farm feed has been brought to light once again. On Wednesday July 14th, at a hearing for the Energy and Commerce subcommittee, Dr.

Constellation Vision System: Recall

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 6:53pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

AUDIENCE: Eye care, Surgery, Risk Manager

Women and Diabetes

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 6:06pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Diabetes is a serious illness that affects over 20 million people in the United States. Anyone can have diabetes. Many people have diabetes but do not know it.

Free Preventive Care Coming Soon Thanks to the Affordable Care Act (Video)

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 5:59pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Starting in September, insurance plans will be required to pay the entire cost of recommended, preventive services.

Almost All Mother-To-Infant HIV Spread Could Be Prevented

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 5:52pm CDT by JCAtom

Approximately 400,000 infants still get HIV/AIDS from their mothers each year despite the availability of drugs that can block "nearly all" mother-to-child transmission, researchers reported Tuesday. More Articles

Thousands attend AIDS rally in Austria

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 5:00pm CDT by Associated Press

Thousands of AIDS activists rallied in downtown Vienna with singer Annie Lennox Tuesday to demand more rights for people with the disease.

Emotional toll for some survivors of oil rig blast | theadvertiser.com | The Advertiser

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 4:06pm CDT by LifeTravler

A boom from the speakers at church was all it took to send Paula Walker back to that moment of horror on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig.

Glenn Beck: Doctor says eye disease could blind me

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 3:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Glenn Beck: Doctor says eye disease could blind me

Earliest steps to find breast cancer prone to error

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 2:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Advances in mammography has created a challenging area of pathology

Panel wants Avastin withdrawn for breast cancer

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 2:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Health advisers say the popular drug's risks outweigh its benefits

A Decade Later, Genetic Map Yields Few New Cures

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 2:38pm CDT by Jerry Verlinger

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.

Meat lovers may pack on the pounds over time

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 2:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Meat lovers may pack on the pounds over time

Many pet owners willing to pay for advanced veterinary care

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 1:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Americans often go to great lengths to save a beloved animal's life

Parents, does your child have (or want) a tattoo or an unusual piercing? What do you think about it?

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 1:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A battle for the ages: Parents, children squabble over body art, piercings

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Living with cancer — and daring to date again

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 1:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Finding love is tough, especially when you have an incurable condition

Emotional toll for some survivors of oil rig blast

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 1:01pm CDT by Holbrook Mohr, Associated Press Writer

A boom from the speakers at church was all it took to send Paula Walker back to that moment of horror on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig.

HIV drug causes liver damage, admits FDA

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 12:49pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The HIV drug Videx (sold generically as didanosine) may cause fatal liver problems, the FDA has warned.

IVF success predicted by a new test

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 12:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Researchers develop formula that examines other factors than age alone

HIV vaccines cause 50 percent false positive rate in HIV tests

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 12:33pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

In some circumstances, up to 50 percent of HIV positives are false, causing havoc with the lives of those patients who are falsely accused of being "HIV positive."

Do YOU Take Any of These 11 Dangerous Cholesterol Drugs?

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 12:23pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Statins are HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, that is, they act by blocking the enzyme in your liver that is responsible for making cholesterol (HMG-CoA reductase).

Shire gets new US approval for Daytrana ADHD patch

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 11:48am CDT by msnbc.com health

Shire gets new US approval for Daytrana ADHD patch

Decline in smoking means decline in state revenue

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 10:54am CDT by S.Hatami

There are pros and cons to every settlement.

Is H1N1 swine flu pandemic finally over?

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 10:21am CDT by msnbc.com health

WHO emergency committee to review data on virus Tuesday

China vows to stop restaurant reuse of cooking oil

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 10:15am CDT by msnbc.com health

China vows to stop restaurant reuse of cooking oil

AIDS spreading in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 9:58am CDT by Veronika Oleksyn, Associated Press Writer

Experts and activists are warning that AIDS in Eastern Europe and Central Asia is on the rise even as a global conference reports progress on other fronts.

Gel breakthrough changes face of Africa AIDS fight

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 9:56am CDT by msnbc.com health

Gel breakthrough changes face of Africa AIDS fight

Our cheap food comes at a high price

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 9:44am CDT by Josh of Arc

When we demand cheap food, should we be surprised when our food is cheap? Not so long ago, close-to-death "downer" cows were ground into our food supply, and we are still getting exactly what we ask for -- stuff that hardly resembles food; garbage that, if tested, would often q …

Heart transplant climber turned back on Mt. Kenya

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 9:42am CDT by Jason Straziuso, Associated Press Writer

An American heart transplant recipient who climbs mountains to demonstrate the power of organ donation has been turned back by frigid weather and loose rocks while attempting to summit Africa's second-highest peak.

The SUCCESS TRAPS: Stop Thinking About "NEXT" & Find Excellence "NOW"

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 9:41am CDT by Tim McMahon - The BizCATS

When you're on the journey to success, either personally or in business, it's natural to always be thinking about "NEXT". For example, you just received a promotion and you're thinking about how to get to the next level.

Biological Weapons.

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 9:18am CDT by camdic

Today if someone dispersed in the atmosphere the anthrax bacteria near a city of 500 thousand inhabitants, he could cause the death of over 90 thousand people within a week.

Perdue recalls frozen chicken nuggets

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 9:07am CDT by msnbc.com health

Small pieces of blue plastic were found in packaging; no injuries reported

Good Health, Inc. Issues a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Product Marketed as Dietary Supplement

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 8:59am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Canutillo, TX – Good Health, Inc. announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the company's dietary supplement Vialipro for sexual enhancement sold under the Lot Numbers listed below.

Getting angry is usually bad, staying calm is usually good.

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 8:57am CDT by Matti Viikate

Getting angry is usually bad, staying calm is usually good. I always keep my self calm in all the situations, weather those situations are social, or other kind of situations.

Lawyer Wins $11 Million Lawsuit For Family In Botched Circumcision

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 8:36am CDT by maddad

The maker of an instrument used in circumcisions claimed that injury was impossible with its use, but after an infant lost a portion of his penis during an operation with the Mogen clamp, a judge awarded $10.8 million in damages against the company.

Lying in relationship

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 7:46am CDT by Matti Viikate

Lying in a relationship is bad thing for example because, if you lie to people with things that you do or where you going or what you do in general. Then you're creating an situation where you in reality are different human, than what you have said to people close to you.

Beer : Pi Ju

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 6:19am CDT by usa1

Being in China and my love for the golden nectar I have come across numerous brands. Many very good Harbin, Tseng Tao, and Snow. Others not so good, and others so bad they cant be used for a beer shampoo on a dog.

Drinking Raw Milk Is Worth The Risk, Advocates Say

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 5:38am CDT by TestAnxiety

Raw milk — milk that comes straight from the cow or goat without being pasteurized — has been effectively banned in many states because the Food and Drug Administration says it presents a health threat.

You might as well face it you're addicted to love

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 5:31am CDT by The Grim Creeper

'New research on the brain shows losing a lover can have the same effect on a person as trying to kick a substance addiction, says biological anthropologist Helen Fisher. '

Some try extreme calorie restriction for long life

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 4:39am CDT by msnbc.com health

Eating a lot less could fight disease, but don't expect the fountain of youth

Food dyes linked to cancer: Report

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 1:23am CDT by nearing

Many artificial food dyes that colour everything from breakfast cereal to ice cream should be banned because they pose cancer risks, a new report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest says.

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MrKarlSays: House Subcommittee Proposes New Funds for Critical HIV/AIDS Programs Â« Human Rights Campaign | HRC Back Story

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 11:27pm CDT by KarlRinke

MrKarlSays: House Subcommittee Proposes New Funds for Critical HIV/AIDS Programs Â« Human Rights Campaign | HRC Back Story

Op-Ed Contributor - Alzheimer's Isn't Up to the Tests - NYTimes.com

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 11:01pm CDT by PaladinUSA (redux)

A PANEL of medical experts from the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association last week proposed changes in the way doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease — including the use of so-called biomarkers, tests like PET brain scans and analyses of spinal fluids t …

Combat injuries may cause epilepsy years later

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 10:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Combat injuries may cause epilepsy years later

AIDS fund goes down, UN expresses concern

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 10:09pm CDT by Mohan Nepali

While the world’s NGOs and INGOs have been concentrating on more grants in favor of AIDS-tagged institutions and programs, a decline in AIDS funding has been noticed, according to the daily UN briefing on Monday.

Disfigured Canadian boy has 2nd face surgery in NY

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 9:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Disfigured Canadian boy has 2nd face surgery in NY

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Pajamas Media » Donald Berwick's Motto? Rationing for Thee, but not for Me

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 9:42pm CDT by DBE928

Before Obama picked him to be our new Medicare czar, Berwick was the chief executive officer of an outfit he founded called the Institute for Health Care Improvement (IHI).

What Will Happen To Emergency Room Traffic?

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 9:14pm CDT by CHCCFINC

One of the most oft-repeated arguments for health reform is that uninsured patients make costly and delayed trips to the ER when they do not have a health plan that pays for care at physicians' offices.

Help! I Can't Find My Sex Life! - Sex | Erectile Dysfunction | Sexual Health..

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 8:38pm CDT by Nature Quest

Let's face it, sex before marriage is easy. It's new. It's exciting. It's all you have to worry about. Or at least all most of us choose to worry about. But once you get married, the sex tends to change.

Reading your doc's notes may improve care

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 7:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Don't be offended if your doctor writes that you're SOB, or that an exam detected BS.

Studies Offer 2 Paths to Cut H.I.V. Rate for African Women

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 6:39pm CDT by Jerry Verlinger

Dr. Bruce Walker, a Harvard Medical School professor said, "This is the first time that there's been a tool that women can use to protect themselves from becoming infected, "It's a game changer."

Concerns grow as more veterans end up on the street

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 6:24pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

Jacobí Montgomery wound up sleeping on the sidewalk outside a bus station in Beaumont less than six months after being discharged from the Army.

Obama Lawyers Assert That Obamacare Mandate is a Tax (Obama lied when he was selling his health care plan)

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 6:18pm CDT by The Grim Creeper

' Let's go back to September 20th, 2009, This Week with George Stephanopoulos.'

Veterans vs. the VA

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 5:43pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

It should now be easier for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder to receive benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Antibodies Protect Human Cells from Most HIV Strains

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 5:41pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Scientists have isolated 2 potent human antibodies that can stop more than 90% of known global HIV strains from infecting human cells in the laboratory. The finding may help researchers design more effective HIV vaccines.

Tiny RNA Molecule in the Brain Curbs Cocaine Use

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 5:39pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Scientists have identified a microRNA, a tiny snippet of genetic material, that may suppress cocaine-seeking behavior. The finding suggests an entirely new approach for treating drug abuse and addiction.

Salsa and Guacamole: Are They Safe?

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 5:29pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Last week, my colleagues and I presented our research on foodborne outbreaks linked to salsa and guacamole. Recently, the number of these reported outbreaks has increased.

When coaches should hit the bench

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 4:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Young athletes pay the price for a win-at-all-costs sports culture

Gamers play for 50 hours straight

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 4:01pm CDT by Winda Benedetti, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

A group of six gamers in the Netherlands has proven that you really can play video games non-stop for days on end without kicking the bucket — sleep be damned.

Can deciphering your doctor's notes improve care?

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 4:01pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Don't be offended if your doctor writes that you're SOB, or that an exam detected BS.

Eastern European street kids facing 'HIV epidemic' - CNN.com

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 3:55pm CDT by camdic

Growing numbers of vulnerable children across Eastern Europe and Central Asia are at risk of dying from AIDS, with widespread drug use and the sex trade contributing to an "underground HIV epidemic," UNICEF warned on Monday.

Treatment for HIV Increased 30% in 2009, UN Says

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 3:49pm CDT by TDR

The number of people receiving treatment for HIV rose 30 percent in 2009, the biggest leap in a single year, according to the World Health Organization.

Men are like apes when competing for status

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 3:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Researchers tested animals' competitiveness with a battle over SweeTarts

New Sex Offender Laws In Georgia

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 2:19pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

A sex offender who was convicted or committed a crime before June 4, 2003, will not have any restrictions on where they live,work, or volunteer.

AIDS breakthrough: Gel helps prevent infection

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 2:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

AIDS breakthrough: Gel helps prevent infection

We Told You So -- Obama Tries to Pull a Fast One On Health Care

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 1:53pm CDT by Sara-765897

We Told You So -- Obama Tries to Pull a Fast One On Health Care

Lucy Baxley recovering from injury to her back

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 1:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Lucy Baxley recovering from injury to her back

Anti-AIDS gel may help prevent infection

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 1:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Breakthrough study finds microbicide cuts women's risk in half

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Calif. tests next frontier of health reform — pets

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 1:26pm CDT by Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press Writer

While states across the nation grapple with national health care reform, a new population of patients is gaining attention in California: Fido and Fluffy.

Florida To FDA: No Foster Kids In Psychotropic Trials

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 1:21pm CDT by take2la

Last year, a 7-year-old foster boy named Gabriel Myers committed suicide in Florida and, after reams of publicity and hand-wringing over the use of psychotropic medications in such children, a state task force recommended, among other things, that children never be allowed to par …

Anti-psychotics May Cause Brain Damage, New Study Shows

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 1:06pm CDT by take2la

Published in the journal of Psychological Medicine these new findings are based on a review of the effects of antipsychotic drugs on the brain.

FDA and Other Federal Agencies Collaborate to Improve Chemical Screening

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 1:04pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences National Toxicology Program (NTP) and the National Institute of Health Chemical Genomics Center (NCGC) welcome the U.S.

Women Who Wear High Heels Should Not Go Back to Flats

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 12:48pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Scientists at Manchester Metropolitan University, in northern England, found continued wear of high heels caused the Achilles' tendon to thicken and stiffen permanently, so calf muscles were forced to stretch painfully when switching to flat shoes.

17 pets die in fire at NY veterinary

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 12:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

17 pets die in fire at NY veterinary

AIDS breakthrough: Gel helps prevent infection

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 12:24pm CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

For the first time, a vaginal gel has proved capable of blocking the AIDS virus: It cut in half a woman's chances of getting HIV from an infected partner in a study in South Africa. Scientists called it a breakthrough in the long quest for a tool to help women whose partners won't use condoms.

Teenage singer Charice gets Botox for 'Glee' debut

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 12:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Teenage singer Charice gets Botox for 'Glee' debut

Kids are still obese, despite nutrition education

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 12:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

$1 billion government programs don't change weight problem, studies show

Early treatment key for HIV-positive patients

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 12:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health

An estimated 5.2 million people now receiving AIDS drugs, officials say

HIV/AIDS Treatment Curbs Spread of HIV Among Drug Users, According to NIH Supported Study

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 11:52am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Increased Use of Treatment Leads to Reduction in New Diagnoses

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New Jersey Woman Sentenced for Committing Insurance Fraud and Selling Prescription Fertility Drugs via the Internet

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 11:38am CDT by Par4TheCourse

BOSTON, Mass. - A Hackensack, New Jersey woman was sentenced today in federal court for selling via the internet prescription fertility drugs that were paid for by her health insurance company.

Taking Prevention Into Your Own Hands

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 11:17am CDT by Par4TheCourse

As a doctor who has cared for patients of all ages, I've seen the power of prevention in action; but I've also seen many missed opportunities to prevent unnecessary illness and suffering.

Whooping cough outreach targets Latinos in Calif

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 11:12am CDT by msnbc.com health

Whooping cough outreach targets Latinos in Calif

Zsa Zsa Gabor having surgery to replace broken hip

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 10:47am CDT by msnbc.com health

Zsa Zsa Gabor having surgery to replace broken hip

Early treatment key for HIV-positive patients

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 10:41am CDT by The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com

- The number of people receiving medicines for the AIDS virus leapt by a quarter last year but more patients need to be brought into treatment before they are too sick, the World Health Organization said on Monday.

Slim- 30 Herb Supplement: Undeclared Drug Ingredient

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 10:32am CDT by Par4TheCourse

ISSUE: FDA lab analysis of Slim-30 Herb Supplement distributed by the company was found to contain undeclared N-Desmethyl Sibutramine and traces of Sibutramine. Sibutramine is an FDA-approved drug used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss.

Stuffed after the salad? Load up to lose weight

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 9:42am CDT by msnbc.com health

Start your meal with large, low-calorie greens to curb your appetite

Lawsuits may reveal more Avandia data

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 9:15am CDT by msnbc.com health

Lawsuits may reveal more Avandia data

Tough love: Why some marriages thrive on conflict

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 8:35am CDT by msnbc.com health

Expert: Couples with major issues may benefit from lowered expectations

NY sex offender's lawyer opposes civil confinement

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 8:15am CDT by msnbc.com health

NY sex offender's lawyer opposes civil confinement

TransGenRX to work on good cholesterol project

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 8:09am CDT by msnbc.com health

TransGenRX to work on good cholesterol project

Teenage singer Charice gets Botox for 'Glee' debut

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 7:49am CDT by msnbc.com health

Teenage singer Charice gets Botox for 'Glee' debut

A Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis That Upsets Big Pharma

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 7:43am CDT by supergerbil424

If angioplasty for MS catches on, who is going to buy all the toxic drugs now prescribed for the mysterious disease?

Zsa Zsa Gabor having surgery to replace broken hip

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 6:24am CDT by msnbc.com health

Zsa Zsa Gabor having surgery to replace broken hip

Heavy women's miscarriage risk higher after IVF

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 6:19am CDT by msnbc.com health

Heavy women's miscarriage risk higher after IVF

Pathway for Geelong company's cancer drug

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 6:05am CDT by Seagull

GEELONG-based cancer drug developer ChemGenex has received some positive news to get its leukemia treatment drug Omapro accepted in the United States

The 10 commandments for younger skin - Health - Skin and beauty - msnbc.com

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 6:00am CDT by Bonnie-1034943

Of all the skin sins, going out unprotected is the worst. UV rays cause 90 percent of wrinkles, sun spots and other signs of aging. And although face lotions with sunscreen ward off burning UVB rays, not all fully shield you from UVA, the deeply penetrating light that ages skin.

WHO: 5.2 million people on AIDS drugs in 2009

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 6:00am CDT by Veronika Oleksyn, Associated Press Writer

The number of people taking crucial AIDS drugs climbed by a record 1.2 million last year to 5.2 million overall, the World Health Organization said Monday — but Bill Clinton says that's still not nearly enough.

Bone marrow drive held in NYC for 'Lion King' star

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 5:23am CDT by msnbc.com health

Bone marrow drive held in NYC for 'Lion King' star

Study: Test-tube kids face increased cancer risk

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 5:13am CDT by msnbc.com health

Experts analyzed more than 2.4 million births, including 27,000 IVF babies

Abortion foes win a round in health overhaul

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 4:58am CDT by msnbc.com health

Abortion foes win a round in health overhaul

Risk For Stroke Temporarily Increases For An Hour After Drinking Alcohol

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 4:53am CDT by yinkadlb

Risk For Stroke Temporarily Increases For An Hour After Drinking Alcohol

Obesity Harms Women's Memory And Brain Function

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 4:33am CDT by yinkadlb

Obesity Harms Women's Memory And Brain Function

Abortion foes win a round in health overhaul

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 4:32am CDT by msnbc.com health

Abortion foes win a round in health overhaul

Long Term Cognitive Impairment Of Aging Brain Caused By Medications

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 4:03am CDT by yinkadlb

Drugs such as Excedrin PM(R), Tylenol PM(R) and other anticholinergic drugs such as Detrol(R), Demerol(R) etc used for insomnia, allergies or incontinence affect older African-Americans causing long term cognitive impairment.

Study: Poverty, more than race, tied to HIV

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 1:01am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

Poverty is perhaps the most important factor in whether inner-city heterosexuals are infected with the AIDS virus, according to the first government study of its kind.

In US cities, HIV linked more to poverty than race

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 1:01am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

Poverty is perhaps the most important factor in whether inner-city heterosexuals are infected with the AIDS virus, according to the first government study of its kind.

Vermont approves six Cannabis Dispensaries

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 12:11am CDT by Cannabis Times Magazine

Augusta, ME---July 2010. Cannabis Times Magazine, State health officials have approved proprietors six of the state's eight authorized medical marijuana dispensaries.

Male sex chromosome on way to extinction

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 11:14pm CDT by kdpgrahi

The sex chromosome that only males carry is deteriorating and could disappear within a few million years. This rapid evolution of the Y chromosome has led to a dramatic loss of its genes at a rate that could eventually lead to its disappearance.

What Is More Important, Your Quality Of Life or Keeping Cancer At Bay?

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 11:04pm CDT by YaddaYadda

The answer to that question depends on so many factors that it can't even be considered without a great deal of thought and research. I began taking Femara two months ago.

Test-tube kids and cancer? Method unlikely a cause

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 11:01pm CDT by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer

For the first time, a large study suggests a higher rate of childhood cancer among test-tube babies, but researchers say the reason probably has nothing to do with how the infants were conceived.

In short, Nepalese boy wants world record

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 10:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health

14-year-old stands 20 inches tall and is petitioning Guinness for honor

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My baby brother and I have Autism and Valls family video | Tips and advice for women, men and children health

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 9:30pm CDT by CHCCFINC

How 2 brothers are trying to overcome Autism thanks to their sister and brother, supportive parents, ABA, Hippotherapy and great classmates and friends!

Mom with 2 wombs is double-pregnant

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 8:39pm CDT by Stephanie-RN

"Angie and I both had the look of surprise," said Dr. Steve Terry. The ultrasound revealed separate babies at slightly different stages of development. "I'm five weeks and four days in one, and six weeks and one day in the other," Angie explained.

Shape-up solution or scam?

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 7:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health

It's not always easy to spot a fraud

Vatican to consider St. Louis woman's recovery

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 7:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Vatican to consider St. Louis woman's recovery

AIDS conference chief lashes out at world leaders

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 7:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health

AIDS conference chief lashes out at world leaders

Pa. body cites 'disruptive behavior' in hospitals

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 7:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Pa. body cites 'disruptive behavior' in hospitals

Are smart toys smart buys?

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 6:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Advice on age-appropriate toys and more

Scary celeb diet tricks you should avoid

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

Skip the laxative teas and ditch the diet pills, experts say

Estrogen pills may increase Alzheimer's risk

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 4:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Study: Danger of dementia in older, postmenopausal women

Marijuana farm sparks objections in Boulder County

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 2:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Marijuana farm sparks objections in Boulder County

Study finds toxic metals in Afghan dust

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 2:19pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

Here's another thing to worry about when you deploy: toxic dust. A new Navy study suggests that dust from Afghanistan contains metals that may cause respiratory problems and brain damage.

Top 5 Suspected Everyday Carcinogens in the American Cancer Society's Scary New Report

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 1:00pm CDT by DragonWoman

5. Shift Work The only non-tangible to make the top 20, shift work has been linked to cancer in a series of studies -- but science has yet to make a definitive connection.

Herbal diet supplement recalled for safety risks

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 12:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Slim-30 pills may contain ingredients not approved by the FDA

AIDS conference chief lashes out at world leaders

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 11:27am CDT by Associated Press

World leaders lack the political will to ensure that everyone infected with HIV and AIDS gets treatment, the head of a meeting dedicated to the disease said Sunday.

Bill Clinton speaks at int'l AIDS conference

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 11:27am CDT by Veronika Oleksyn, Associated Press Writer

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton called for more efficient use of funding in the fight against AIDS to ensure that people who need it actually get it.

GlaxoSmithKlines Rosiglitazone (Avandia) Hearing Reveals Not-So-Rosy Rifts at FDA

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 11:08am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

This week's FDA advisory committee meeting on rosiglitazone (Avandia) drew back the curtain on the agency's internal politics but left its final decision shrouded in uncertainty.

Treating HIV may also prevent its spread

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 9:17am CDT by msnbc.com health

Putting patients on AIDS drugs cuts the risk they will infect others, new study shows

Slow and steady might not win the weight-loss race

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 8:30am CDT by msnbc.com health

Slow and steady might not win the weight-loss race

The 10 skin commandments

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 7:37am CDT by msnbc.com health

Thou shalt use sunscreen, get thee to a gym, and eat thy fruits and veggies

Treating HIV also prevents its spread, study finds

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 6:36am CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Provocative new research shows that treating people with the AIDS virus can provide a powerful bonus: It cuts the risk that they will infect others.

Got allergies?

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 4:57am CDT by msnbc.com health

Check your furnace

It's a Baby Shower, for who else but Lkessler - We wish you Love!!!

Posted: July 18th, 2010, 1:09am CDT by Hekofawoman

Type Your Article Here ...The day is coming near, when a baby who so dear, is about to arrive. A strong and healthy "boy", his screen name here Fred/Megatron! A lady who's brave and strong, a lady who's laughter has gotten "really" Strong.

'The View' claims most black women are HIV infected by black bisexual men.

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 11:23pm CDT by Our First Amendment

'The View,' that daily talk show full of chatty ladies, often makes headlines for some controversial comment, often coming from hosts Sherri Shepherd or Elisabeth Hasselbeck.

Zsa Zsa Gabor hospitalized with broken bones

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 10:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Zsa Zsa Gabor hospitalized with broken bones

Dengue epidemic threatens Caribbean, kills dozens

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 9:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Dengue epidemic threatens Caribbean, kills dozens

Diabetes drug made from lizard spit approved

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 7:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health

FDA gives go-ahead to medication derived from Gila monster saliva

Dengue epidemic threatens Caribbean, kills dozens

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 6:09pm CDT by Danica Coto, Associated Press Writer

Mosquito-borne dengue fever is reaching epidemic stages across the Caribbean, with dozens of deaths reported and health authorities concerned it could get much worse as the rainy season advances.

Which guy looks like hookup material?

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 6:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Which guy looks like hookup material?

Finally, VA cuts red tape over PTSD benefits

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 5:46pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

In a long overdue move, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs officials took shears to the red tape that tangled up veterans pursuing disability benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Congressman Filner Challenges VA Leadership at Hearing

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 5:44pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

Washington, DC - House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-CA) released the following statement following a Congressional hearing to examine an incident involving reusable dental equipment and veteran patient safety at the John Cochran VA Medical Center in St.

Storm cuts short start of Austrian Life Ball

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 5:13pm CDT by Associated Press

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and others ran for cover Saturday as the opening of a flashy Austrian AIDS gala was cut short by a fierce thunderstorm.

Couch-potato culture may cut our lives short

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 4:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Will today's kids be the first generation to reverse U.S. longevity gains?

Family letter: Dean Smith having memory issues

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 11:46am CDT by Aaron Beard, AP Basketball Writer

Dean Smith still plays golf, still pops into his campus office and still savors watching the North Carolina program he led for more than three decades take the court under Roy Williams' direction.

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Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Have More Severe Behavioral Problems Than Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Study Finds

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 11:10am CDT by bealdomourji

This is an article about FASD and how it is different and more severe in many ways than ADHD. There is no treatment for FASD and it is permanent brain damage. It is also a life long problem for those afflicted with it and for those involved with them.

Should food dyes be banned?

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 11:03am CDT by jedipunk

A new report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest argues that synthetic dyes should be banned because they pose "A Rainbow of Risks" without any real benefits.

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Secretary Sebelius Announces Final Rules To Support â��Meaningful Useâ�� of Electronic Health Records

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 10:33am CDT by Kshark

Under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009, eligible health care professionals and hospitals can qualify for Medicare and Medicaid incentive payments when they adopt certified EHR technology and use it to achieve specified object …

94 charged in Medicare scams totaling $251M

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 10:21am CDT by jedipunk

In all, 94 people — including several doctors and nurses — were charged Friday in scams totaling $251 million.

Pill 'less effective in obese women'

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 9:44am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Some birth control methods, such as the pill, might be less effective in obese women, while others, such as those given using a shot, might work just as well, according to a recent review article.

Robotic prostate surgery comes with trade-off

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 9:36am CDT by msnbc.com health

Study: Increasingly used procedure tied to lasting incontinence, impotence

Male Menapause

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 8:12am CDT by ADad-1477522

Oh Great!!! Another thing to worry about... forget about... cry about... These damn hormones... *or* lack thereof!!!

Chile California & Chile Nuevo Mexico Peppers Recalled

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 8:04am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

DC: Miravalle Foods Inc, is recalling 37,318 lbs.

FDA Warns of Liver Injury with Arava

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 7:58am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

The FDA is adding information on severe liver injury to the Boxed Warning of Arava (leflunomide) a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis - to highlight the risk of severe liver injury in patients using this drug and how this risk may be reduced.

Coumadin 1 mg Tablet Blister Packs Recalled

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 7:51am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

The FDA has announced a recall of Coumadin 1 mg Tablet Blister Packs because Bristol-Myers Squibb has determined that some of the tablets, over time, may not meet specification for isopropanol.

Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Drop-Side Cribs

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 7:48am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Pottery Barn Kids is recalling about 82,000 drop-side cribs because the drop-sides can detach when hardware breaks, creating a space into which a young child can become entrapped, which can lead to suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib.

Fresh Express Recalls Expired Romaine Lettuce Products

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 7:45am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling certain Romaine lettuce salad products with expired Use-by Dates of July 8 - 12 and an "S" in the Product Code because they may have the potential to be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

Child's Death Prompts Recall of Portable Playard Tent

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 7:42am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC), in cooperation with Tots in Mind Inc., of Salem, N.H., is announcing the recall of about 20,000 (and 85 in Canada) Cozy Indoor Outdoor Portable Playard Tents Plus Cabana Kits.

Nationwide Recall of Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food Expanded

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 7:34am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Feline's Pride is expanding its July 1, 2010 recall of Feline's Pride Raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, Natural Chicken Formula, Net Wt. 2.5 lbs.

Baja Motorsports Recalls Mini Bikes and Go-Carts

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 7:32am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

About 308,000 Baja Motorsports Mini Bikes and Go-Carts are being recalled because the gas cap can leak or detach from the fuel tank on the recalled mini bikes and go-carts, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

FDA Warns of LIver Injury with Orlistat

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 7:29am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

The FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that it has approved a revised label for Xenical to include new safety information about cases of severe liver injury that have been reported rarely with the use of this medication.

FDA Warns Not to Use Stolen Advair Diskus Inhalers

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 7:25am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

The FDA has issued a warning to the public concerning certain Advair Diskus inhalers stolen from a distribution warehouse in 2009 and that have been found in some pharmacies. The safety and effectivenes of the stolen inhalers cannot be assured and they should not be used.

De-stress with an online relaxation break

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 7:14am CDT by msnbc.com health

It's hard to be tense while watching a flock of puppies frolicking — or dolphins swimming, or the panda cam at the San Diego Zoo. Relax by clicking on these video and audio clips.

Single shot vaccine for all flu types in offing

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 6:54am CDT by camdic

A "universal" flu vaccine that protects against many strains of virus could be available within a few years, scientists have said. They believe that they have solved the problem of designing a "one fits all" jab by using a new two-step approach to immunisation.

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Â£3bn NHS shake-up will distract from patient care, says British Medical Journal editorial

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 6:06am CDT by BiPolarBearMD

more distruction from the Tories! could never build something just wreck, unles you count their friends and their personal Bank Accounts of course!

The Assault on Salt

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 5:58am CDT by McSpocky

Unilever tested consumer preference for two soup mixes: one was said to be low-sodium; the other was supposedly regular. Consumers preferred the regular, "saltier" version even though both soups contained exactly the same amount of salt.

StillTasty: Your Ultimate Shelf Life Guide - Save Money, Eat Better, Help The Environment

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 4:06am CDT by PrinceDanteRose

How long is food good for?

Kids want a hamster? Ask your doctor first

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 3:22am CDT by msnbc.com health

Pediatricians warn about health risks from unusual pets

Scottish expatriates have created the world's first robotic legs for wheelchair users

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 3:11am CDT by Rodney-889389

TWO Scottish expatriates have unveiled the world's first robotic legs for wheelchair users after coming up with the design when one of them was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Obama's HIV/AIDS strategy: sound, but not sufficient

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 2:52am CDT by Rodney-889389

Earlier this week, President Obama announced a comprehensive national HIV/AIDS strategy. It is needed.

FDA: Brain lab used impure injections on patients

Posted: July 17th, 2010, 1:32am CDT by msnbc.com health

Mentally ill people were routinely injected with potentially dangerous impurities

Deputy shot last year in hospice care

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 7:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Deputy shot last year in hospice care

Whitman attacks on nurses part of larger strategy

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 7:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Whitman attacks on nurses part of larger strategy

Domincan Republic fights surge in dengue

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 7:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Domincan Republic fights surge in dengue

Bummer: New Mexico faces medical marijuana shortage

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 7:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health

State's small number of providers can't grow enough to meet demand

Looking for medical marijuana in NM? Get in line

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 6:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Looking for medical marijuana in NM? Get in line

Doctor, ex-deputy want new methadone clinic in Ky.

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 6:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Doctor, ex-deputy want new methadone clinic in Ky.

Which painkiller works best for children?

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 5:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Ibuprofen beats two other drugs in providing relief, study finds

How I Turned My 'Disorders' into Success

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 5:45pm CDT by take2la

At the age of 25 I quit the drug thing, cold turkey and it was recommended that I get on prescription drugs to help me handle my "other" problems. Instead, I took all of the time, energy and misdirection I had been wasting and threw it into my job.

Family meals, vegetables may keep kids trim

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 5:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Family meals, vegetables may keep kids trim

Nurses rally outside home of GOP nominee Whitman

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 4:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Nurses rally outside home of GOP nominee Whitman

Smokers paying extra for health insurance

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 4:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health

More employers requiring tobacco users to pay higher premiums

Autism screening urged for toddlers by age 2

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 4:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Pediatricians group says early therapy can lessen disorder's severity

Puberty reversal...sorry, no pics...

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 4:19pm CDT by ADad-1477522

In puberty, hair sprouts, sometimes ur voice changes. Sometimes things get "plugged" for a few days of the month. In puberty, u have growth spurts. Clothes don't fit, shoes don't fit. It is just udder chaos!!! I tell ya. Udder chaos!!!

Stolen Inhalers Pose Risk

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 4:13pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use inhalers stolen from a Virginia warehouse after some of the pilfered medicine turned up in some pharmacies.

Diabetics risking life and limb amid recession

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 3:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Patients increasingly cutting back on insulin and medical care, report finds

Puppy love -- it's better than you think

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 3:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Pets trigger our 'feel good' hormones, research suggests

Many Americans shun sunscreen, poll finds

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 2:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Just one-fifth slather it on most days before going outside in the summer

Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic Spreads to Babies

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 1:22pm CDT by take2la

Dr. Mary Newport sees the symptoms more and more in the babies she treats: oddly stiff limbs, severe tremors, vomiting, diarrhea, insomnia, crying that never stops.

Alternative Medicine or Witchcraft? Europeans Cast Critical Eye on Homeopathy

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 12:58pm CDT by Josh Rosenroth

Spiegel(quote):Without any scientific proof of their effectiveness, homeopathic remedies are highly disputed in Europe. With budgets strained, politicians are questioning whether the alternative treatments should be covered by state insurance systems."(unquote)

Sex ed nonprofit does broadband, not bananas

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 12:37pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Deb Levine started her online sex education company because she was bored putting condoms on bananas as a way to teach students about safe sex.

'Gluten-free' foods may be contaminated

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 12:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health

'Gluten-free' foods may be contaminated

Health

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 12:19pm CDT by Matti Viikate

I think that the most important thing relating to every body's health, is all those things what we do and how we do it in actual live every day, and how we do it, and the attitude and spirit relating to these actions.

Toyota may win the battle but lose the war

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 12:10pm CDT by Paul A. Eisenstein, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Embattled Toyota may wind up winning the battle but losing the war.

FDA staff question Roche drug breast cancer data

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 11:50am CDT by msnbc.com health

FDA staff question Roche drug breast cancer data

Irish Drug maker Elan to pay $200 million fine after U.S. probe

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 11:32am CDT by take2la

Irish Drug maker Elan to pay $200 million fine after U.S. probe

3 Congress members accuse US of funding Kenya vote

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 11:20am CDT by msnbc.com health

3 Congress members accuse US of funding Kenya vote

Consistent condom use may cut men's HPV risk

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 10:44am CDT by msnbc.com health

Study finds lower rates among guys who'd had more than one partner in the past 3 months

Unpopular high school girls gain more weight

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 10:42am CDT by msnbc.com health

Teens view of social status has health consequences, study finds

Aurora puts pot shop ban to voters

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 10:27am CDT by msnbc.com health

Aurora puts pot shop ban to voters

Play yard tents recalled after child's death

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 10:17am CDT by msnbc.com health

Toddler's neck became trapped; 20,000 kits affected by recall

FDA says breast cancer drug did not extend lives

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 9:57am CDT by Associated Press

Federal health scientists said Friday that follow-up studies of a Roche breast cancer drug showed that it failed extend patient lives, opening the door for it to be potentially withdrawal for use in treating that disease.

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New Data Reveal 400% Increase in Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions for People Abusing Prescription Drugs

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 9:38am CDT by Par4TheCourse

WASHINGTON—Today, Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and Thomas McLellan, Deputy Director of ONDCP, joined Peter Delany, Director of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Office of Applied Studies, and Michele M.

Anxiety Increases Risk Of Complications For Heart Disease Patients

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 8:53am CDT by yinkadlb

Researchers from Tilburg University found out that those with anxiety disorder have a 74% higher chance of developing a cardiovascular event, such as heart attack, stroke or heart failure.

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Feline's Pride Expands Nationwide Recall of its Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food Due to Salmonella Contamination

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 8:52am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Buffalo, NY – Feline's Pride is expanding its July 1, 2010 voluntary recall of Feline's Pride Raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, Natural Chicken Formula, Net Wt. 2.5 lbs. (1.13 kg., 40 oz.) produced on 6/10/10 to include the product produced on 6/21/10,

Sniffing insulin may help ease Alzheimer's

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 8:50am CDT by msnbc.com health

Squirting spray up the noses of patients improved their memory, study shows

Working Memory Capacity Reflected In Musical Skill, Practice Time

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 8:41am CDT by yinkadlb

Working Memory Capacity Reflected In Musical Skill, Practice Time

Will digital medical records save your life?

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 8:13am CDT by msnbc.com health

The push is on to convert by 2014. How you can protect yourself until then

Wrist Fractures Have An Important Public Health Impact

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 8:07am CDT by yinkadlb

Wrist Fractures Have An Important Public Health Impact

You really can eat more and weigh less

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 7:04am CDT by msnbc.com health

Don't give up all your favorites, but try foods with less 'density'

Obama builds on a record blurred by economy

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 5:56am CDT by Tom Curry, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

A landmark health care bill, a mammoth economic stimulus measure, and now with Thursday’s Senate vote, legislation to regulate the financial sector.

WHO criticizes Amnesty report into NKorea health

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 4:50am CDT by Associated Press

The World Health Organization found itself Friday in the strange position of defending North Korea's health care system from an Amnesty International report, three months after WHO's director described medicine in the totalitarian state as the envy of the developing world.

AIDS among Latinos on the rise

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 4:11am CDT by msnbc.com health

Hispanics in U.S. face unique obstacles to diagnosis and treatment

Scientists Create 'Malaria-Proof' Mosquito - MSN Health & Fitness - Health Topics

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 3:42am CDT by papaloco2010

This is good news!

Want to celebrate 100?

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 1:57am CDT by msnbc.com health

Live smarter and you can live to be older

Super Salad for the Season....

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 1:19am CDT by Sue-715551

Tonite I did something I haven't done in years. I made one of my famous salads that used to go faster then the other dishes during cookouts. Remember this was before I had ever met my sweety-Doug, and I was a younger version of who I am today.

Chasing Gordon Pirie

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 1:10am CDT by Gumwars

I've come to a crossroad in my life. I can either stay here, in my current form on the 'vine, and try to do battle with the political hardheads from both sides of the aisle or I can open a new door and start to enjoy myself again while writing about it.

What the Reports Don't Say About Post-35 Motherhood

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 12:46am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Last month, The Pew Research Center published a report of new census and government health statistics that revealed that today more children are born to women over 35 than to teenagers.

Science and the Future of Cloning: Is Immortality Possible?

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 12:41am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

There are at least two pathways to continue your presence. One does not involve human cloning. Without going into telomeres and ribonucleoproteins, let me just say that science is actually close to finding and checking the aging gene.

Eye blinks might detect fetal alcohol syndrome

Posted: July 16th, 2010, 12:15am CDT by msnbc.com health

Impaired blinking could be a sign of the disorder, even when kids look OK

Planned Parenthood challenges law requiring mental health screening for women seeking abortion

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 10:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Planned Parenthood challenges law requiring mental health screening for women seeking abortion

Shelby County Texas News | Boil Water Notice For Joaquin

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 9:44pm CDT by 2008pick

JOAQUIN, TX – A Boil Water Notice has been issued by the City of Joaquin for customers on the Joaquin Water System east of Word Of Faith Church on Highway 84 East. The notice is required due to a break in a water line and loss of water pressure

The fittest and fattest cities

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 9:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The fittest and fattest cities in America in the annual survey by Men's Fitness magazine, with cities in order of ranking, and 2005 rankings in parentheses. An asterisk (*) denotes that last year's ranking was on the opposite list:

Pa. woman finds kidney donor on Facebook

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 8:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Pa. woman finds kidney donor on Facebook

Two-step vaccine may offer 'universal' flu jab

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 7:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Team of researchers already testing the new shot in people

Do you get enough vitamin B-12?

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 7:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Adults over 50 may have problems absorbing it, new research shows

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs): Ongoing Safety Review for Cancer Risk

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 7:40pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

AUDIENCE: Cardiology, Oncology, Family Practice ISSUE: A recently published study - a meta-analysis combining cancer-related findings from several clinical trials - suggested use of ARBs may be associated with a small increased risk of cancer.

After 40 Years, NIH-Supported Researchers Identify Possible New Treatment for Severe Vasculitis

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 7:38pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Investigators have made a major advance in treating people with a severe form of vasculitis, anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis, a rare but devastating disease of blood vessels.

NIH Scientists Advance Universal Flu Vaccine

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 7:37pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

A universal influenza vaccine — so-called because it could potentially provide protection from all flu strains for decades — may become a reality because of research led by scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National …

Snack attack: Schools try to get the junk out

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 7:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health

But replacing sugary sodas and snacks with nutritious items is tough

Got a drinking problem? Try kudzu

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 7:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Study: Herb may be effective in reducing alcohol intake

Calif may dump 'state rock' that contains asbestos

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 6:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Calif may dump 'state rock' that contains asbestos

6 natural cures that actually work

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 6:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Relieve headaches, back pain and more — without drugs

Chicken with Polenta and Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 6:08pm CDT by Anna N

A great dinner made of products that are already in everyone's refrigerator.

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Out of options: Former VP Cheney receives heart pump device often used as â��bridge to transplantâ��

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 5:59pm CDT by Big 3 News

Former Vice-President Richard B. Cheney, 69, is said to be recovering after doctors at a Virginia hospital recently implanted a battery-operated heart pump device designed to compensate for his badly damaged organ.

Ind. Medicaid chief: Feds leave states in dark

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 5:56pm CDT by Ken Kusmer, Associated Press Writer

Indiana's Medicaid chief told lawmakers Thursday that the federal government has largely left states in the dark on implementing the federal health care overhaul because it hasn't yet provided needed guidelines.

SentinelSource.com |Body shape affects memory in women

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 5:42pm CDT by Bonnie-1034943

A woman's body shape may play a role in how good her memory is, according to a new study.

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Rep. Kirkpatrick Introduces New Bill Pushing Washington to Keep Promises to Veterans on Mental Health Care

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 5:26pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Ann Kirkpatrick, who has been tirelessly fighting for Veterans in rural and Native American communities, today introduced legislation that will help ensure they can access the mental health care they deserve.

Hannemann wants to test homeless treatment plan

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 5:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Hannemann wants to test homeless treatment plan

Welch introduces new veteran mental health bill

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 5:24pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

A week after holding a roundtable in Rutland to discuss mental health care for veterans, Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., on Wednesday introduced new legislation in the House to break down barriers to treatment by increasing access to long-distance mental health services.

New hopes for women veterans making claims for PTSD benefits

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 5:20pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

NORFOLK - Veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders could finally get access to benefits. Christine Brooks is a Navy veteran who says she suffers from PTSD, including painful headaches that make it hard to sleep.

Record number of Army suicides in June

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 4:58pm CDT by Jim Miklaszewski, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

The U.S. Army on Thursday reported a record number of suicides in a single month among active duty, Guard and Reserve troops, despite an aggressive program of counseling, training and education aimed at suicide prevention.

Shelters filling up as Gulf pet owners struggle

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 3:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Many given up by fishermen, others whose incomes were cut off by spill

FDA panel rejects experimental weight loss pill

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 2:18pm CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writer

A panel of federal health experts dealt a surprising setback Thursday to a highly anticipated anti-obesity pill from Vivus Inc., saying the drug's side effects outweigh its ability to help patients lose weight.

Prescription drug abuse skyrocketing

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 12:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health

400 percent rise in those admitted for treatment, government study says

FDA panel to weigh in on weight-loss pill

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 11:56am CDT by msnbc.com health

Qnexa helps people shed pounds, but what are its safety risks?

Gov't says abuse of prescription meds skyrocketing

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 11:18am CDT by Associated Press

A new government study finds a 400 percent increase in the number of people admitted to treatment for abusing prescription pain medication.

House bill would make school lunches healthier

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 10:44am CDT by Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Writer

House Democrats are moving forward on first lady Michelle Obama's vision for healthier school lunches, propelling legislation that calls for tougher standards governing food in school and more meals for hungry children.

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Would you try to avoid going to the hospital in July or on a weekend?

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 7:58am CDT by msnbc.com health

Or do you just take your chances?

'July effect' is real, new study shows

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 7:17am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer

If you’ve made it halfway through July without being hospitalized, and avoided the ICU on a weekend, consider yourself lucky.

Viagra-popping seniors lead the pack for STDs

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 1:59am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

In fact, they report in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in older men taking erectile dysfunction drugs like Viagra is twice as high as in their non-medicated peers.

Depression... It can happen to anyone!!!

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 1:13am CDT by ADad-1477522

All of us, at one time or another feel *blue*. That is normal. Yet, I want to focus on a special group of people: those under 18. Yep, even kids can get depression. Depression does *not* go away. Depression can be caused by a number of things.

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"Medical Records Sharing…stop it. You're killing me."

Posted: July 15th, 2010, 1:13am CDT by One Miscreant

Subtitled: "The Human Chemistry experiment"

Susan Senator: Parents of autistic children must learn to embrace the cycle of life

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 11:15pm CDT by Scott (Scoop) Butki

Interesting perspective on autism

Food and Drug Administration Advisory Panel Get's It Wrong - Again!

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 11:06pm CDT by R.C. Loehwing

Ignoring and even publicly marginalizing evidence of increased heart attack risk in favor of pharmaceutical revenues, the Food and Drug Administration advisory panel recommended Wednesday that the controversial diabetes drug Avandia remain on the market — with tighter sup …

How Microbes Defend and Define Us

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 11:03pm CDT by Red Wolf

Dr. Alexander Khoruts had run out of options.

US mom in China to find marrow donor for daughter

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 11:02pm CDT by Gillian Wong, Associated Press Writer

Sherrie Cramer breaks into stifled sobs as she nears the dirt-streaked former orphanage in China where her daughter lived as a severely malnourished infant.

Whisker stimulation prevents strokes in rats

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 11:00pm CDT by Red Wolf

Talk about surviving by a whisker. The most common type of stroke can be completely prevented in rats by stimulating a single whisker, according to a new study by UC Irvine researchers.

Doctors denounce abstinence-only education

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 10:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Teens need access to birth control, pediatrician group says

Report: Amputations without anesthesia in NKorea

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 9:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Report: Amputations without anesthesia in NKorea

Larimer County eyeing pot stores without permits

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 9:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Larimer County eyeing pot stores without permits

Nail Salon Cancer Warning? - Video - FoxNews.com

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 9:17pm CDT by Nature Quest

Nail Salon Cancer Warning? - Video - FoxNews.com

A new practice: The doctor will see you today - The Boston Globe

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 9:14pm CDT by Alex Schneider

A new practice: The doctor will see you today - The Boston Globe

NC's Blue Cross wants 20 percent cut on overhead

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 9:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NC's Blue Cross wants 20 percent cut on overhead

Healthy Recipe: Smoky BBQ Turkey Burger Sliders by Aggie Goodman

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 8:47pm CDT by Dart-1315945

Aggie Goodman is a food blogger, stay at home mom and domestic engineer, who spends a lot of time in the kitchen creating healthy meals (and occasional treats) for family and friends.

State concludes facility responsible for death

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 8:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

State concludes facility responsible for death

Jail for Ohio woman who gave kids sleep supplement

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 8:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Jail for Ohio woman who gave kids sleep supplement

BBC News - Big hips 'impair' women's memory, a study finds

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 8:04pm CDT by Newbigtech

Although carrying excess weight anywhere appears to impair older women's brains, carrying it on the hips may make matters worse, they say. The Northwestern Medicine team found "apple-shaped" women fared better than "pears" on cognitive tests.

Apple Cider Vinegar Myths - Diet and Nutrition Center..

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 7:44pm CDT by Nature Quest

Apple cider vinegar has been hailed as a cure-all dietary supplement, with health benefits ranging from relief from allergy symptoms to helping the body burn fat and lose weight.

Questions over abortion in new federal health plan

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 5:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Questions over abortion in new federal health plan

Walking disaster? Why some are accident prone

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 5:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The more distracted and stressed we are, the harder we fall, research says

Cheney recuperating from heart surgery

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 5:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Cheney recuperating from heart surgery

Mylan gets FDA approval for generic arthritis drug

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 5:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Mylan gets FDA approval for generic arthritis drug

Q&A: Why is Avandia staying on the market?

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 5:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health

What you need to know about the popular diabetes drug

Woman with No Arms Earns Black Belt in Taekwondo

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 5:23pm CDT by pinkcap

Right from the start, Sheila Radziewicz was a miracle baby. The girl born 32 years ago with a genetic disorder — without arms or kneecaps — wasn't supposed to live more than a few days, or walk, or talk.

Progress: Schools Teaching Your 10-Year-Old Child About Oral Sex

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 5:16pm CDT by The Grim Creeper

'Funny, but I always thought that schools should focus on teaching our children subjects like reading, writing and math.'

Instant view: U.S. advisers say keep Glaxo's Avandia on market

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 4:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Instant view: U.S. advisers say keep Glaxo's Avandia on market

Healthcare overhaul mandates free preventive care

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 4:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Healthcare overhaul mandates free preventive care

Questions over abortion in new federal health plan

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 4:20pm CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

Abortion opponents are raising questions about a critical new insurance program under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law.

Majority of federal health experts vote to keep controversial diabetes pill Avandia on market

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 4:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Majority of federal health experts vote to keep controversial diabetes pill Avandia on market

Experimental diet pill shows promise, little risk

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 4:00pm CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

An experimental diet pill helped about half the people who tried it lose some weight and keep it off a year later, without the heart problems that some earlier drugs caused, a study found.

Poll: Ready For Food Scented Advertising?

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 3:52pm CDT by Dart-1315945

We are constantly being bombarded with images of mouth watering food through advertisement.

Mayate and the White Man mistaken for a Black Teen

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 3:47pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

As much as I despise the hundreds of years of racial conflict between Whites and Blacks....my reaction to minorities being racist toward one another is soul twisting, feral, almost visceral.

Timeline: History of Avandia

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 3:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Timeline: History of Avandia

Former Vice President Cheney says he underwent heart surgery last week and is recuperating

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 3:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Former Vice President Cheney says he underwent heart surgery last week and is recuperating

82,000 drop-side cribs recalled by Pottery Barn

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

Government proposes rules to ban the cribs, says they pose suffocation risk

J&J to unveil plan to fix Tylenol quality problems

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 3:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health

J&J to unveil plan to fix Tylenol quality problems

Alice in Limboland

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 3:10pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Why…are you here? Seriously. I'm asking. What if…there were no lover, no spouse, no family, no job…none of the people or responsibilities that shape your world now? Who would you be then? Who are you…really…beneath it all? And what…are you here to do?

Young people lead "prevention revolution" against HIV.

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 3:08pm CDT by Ian Hodgson

Across the world, but especially in parts of sub-Saharan Africa, young people are taking action to protect themselves from HIV, says a new study by UNAIDS.

FDA Panel votes to keep Avandia on the market

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 3:07pm CDT by James Owens-1128509

While a majority of an "outside panel" of experts voted to keep GlaxoSmithKline's diabetes drug Avandia on the market, a majority also found the drug may increase the risks of heart attacks. As one panelist put it, "I'm not persuaded by the evidence to implicate the drug.

Woman with No Arms Earns Black Belt in Taekwondo

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 3:04pm CDT by pinkcap

Right from the start, Sheila Radziewicz was a miracle baby. The girl born 32 years ago with a genetic disorder — without arms or kneecaps — wasn't supposed to live more than a few days, or walk, or talk.

HIV rates dropping in parts of Africa.

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 2:54pm CDT by Ian Hodgson

The United Nations hailed a breakthrough in the fight against Aids with the release of figures showing that the prevalence of HIV has fallen among young people in 15 of the most affected countries.

Federal Way officer's widow fighting for benefits

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 2:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Federal Way officer's widow fighting for benefits

Know the Importance of Taking Enough Magnesium with Your Vitamin D

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 2:24pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Vitamin D, just like all other nutrients, works in harmony with several other nutrients to perform its many functions. Most importantly, vitamin D requires and 'uses up' magnesium to convert from supplements or sun into its active form in the blood.

Study: Sunbathing boosts men's testosterone (thanks to vitamin D)

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 2:14pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

By increasing circulating levels of vitamin D, sunbathing may help increase men's testosterone levels and thereby their sex drive, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Medical University of Graz, Austria, and published in the journal Clinical Endocrinology.

New York Times Story on Multigrain Pringles Gives One Critic Multi-Headaches

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 2:07pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Suzanne Schlosberg slams the New York Times story that accepted at face value P&G's misleading Pringles marketing pitch -- that "multigrain" is equivalent to "healthy", when the new Pringles actually aren't any more nutritious than the original Pringles.

Vitamin D Deficiency May Be Linked to Cognitive Decline

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 1:48pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Low levels of vitamin D appear to be associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline among older people, according to researchers.

Substantial Numbers of Docs Wary of Protecting Patients and Acting as Informers

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 1:24pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

More than one-third of physicians do not fully agree with the concept of reporting colleagues whose ability to practice is impaired by substance use or incompetence, a survey showed.

Third Time's the Charm

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 1:13pm CDT by sunnybunny1269

I believe it's important for women to find the best situation for them when it's time to have a baby.

More weight may equal less brainpower

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 12:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Link found between piling on pounds and mental decline

Some preventive care to have no out-of-pocket cost

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 12:00pm CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

From counseling for kids who struggle with their weight, to cancer screenings for their parents, preventive health care will soon be available at no out-of-pocket cost under consumer rules the Obama administration unveiled Wednesday.

Are You Jaded?

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 11:51am CDT by weRdoomed

Jaded (adj.) - 1. Worn out; wearied: "My father's words had left me jaded and depressed" (William Styron). 2. Dulled by surfeit; sated: "the sickeningly sweet life of the amoral, jaded, bored upper classes" (John Simon). 3. Cynically or pretentiously callous.

Crucial vote nears on diabetes drug

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 11:00am CDT by msnbc.com health

FDA advisors split on Avandia's heart attack risks

Nestle, supplement co. settle federal ad cases

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 10:41am CDT by Sarah Skidmore, AP Food Industry Writer

A Nestle subsidiary has agreed to stop advertising that its children's drink Boost Kid Essentials can prevent illness, increase immunity and reduce school absences, the Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday in announcing two settlements.

Hugs... A simple thing

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 12:44am CDT by ADad-1477522

A hug. It can mean so much. It could mean, "I'm there for ya". Maybe, "I am concerned". It could easily mean, "Love ya". Hugs r a simple thing. They can be the soft and caressing type. Hugs can protect. Hugs can be playful or they can be supportive.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Finds Food-Poisoning Risk Is Rising in Salsa, Guacamole

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 8:24pm CDT by Simplistic Reality

Hot or mild, the salsa and guacamole Americans love to order in restaurants may be packing an unexpected kick, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Lack of vitamin D linked to dementia | NWCN.com | Northwest News Featured Video on Demand

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 8:07pm CDT by PaladinUSA (redux)

Age 65+ individuals produce vitamin D less efficiently.

Women's Secret Desire To Wear Bras During Sex

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 8:05pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

A while back we mocked the movie cliché of women keeping bras on during sex. But according to one survey, half of ladies actually like it that way.

Pinpoint surgery can stop epileptic seizures

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 8:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Kids going under knife at younger age, but treatment underused in adults

More U.S. women having unwanted babies

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 7:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Reason behind increase remains unclear, federal researchers say

Alzheimer's advances show need for better drugs

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 7:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Alzheimer's advances show need for better drugs

Updated Alzheimer's guidelines add very early stage

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 7:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Updated Alzheimer's guidelines add very early stage

More than 1,000 exposed to dengue in Florida: CDC

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 6:29pm CDT by tangojones

(Reuters) - Five percent of the population of Key West, Florida -- more than 1,000 people -- have been infected at some point with the dengue virus, government researchers reported on Tuesday.

More than 1,000 exposed to dengue in Florida

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 6:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Experts say the deadly infection is heading north in the U.S.

Living with psychosis: 'I'm mad, but not bad'

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 5:59pm CDT by Tedd Riggs

After seven years, Erica Crompton has learned to live with psychosis. But the fear her illness inspires in other people is much harder to get used to.

Could Socialising be the Key to Curing Cancer?

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 5:15pm CDT by RBright

Could Socialising be the Key to Curing Cancer?

Fighting flab

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 5:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Fighting flab

NH man accused of lying about transplant

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 4:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NH man accused of lying about transplant

UN: HIV among young people going down in Africa

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 4:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health

UN: HIV among young people going down in Africa

Vaccines - Arctic Genes Make Vaccines That Can't Stand Heat: Scientific American Podcast

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 4:03pm CDT by Bellevine

Some bacteria have adapted to super cold environments for millions of years. And scientists have isolated some of the essential genes that allow bacteria to tolerate their harsh living conditions—because these same genes might help in the creation of new vaccines.

UN: HIV among young people going down in Africa

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 3:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

UN: HIV among young people going down in Africa

Diabetes pill controversy shows rift in FDA

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 3:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Agency's scientists divided over whether to pull Avandia off the market

Many docs don't report on addicted colleagues

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 3:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Survey: 17 percent know of an impaired, incompetent doctor at work

Study: Many docs don't blow whistle on colleagues

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 3:04pm CDT by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer

Your doctor could be drunk, addicted to drugs or outright incompetent, but other physicians may not blow the whistle.

LIFE is Not a Mental Disorder

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 2:49pm CDT by take2la

The DSM, an instrument to identify and help heal disorders of the mind, it has morphed as to both form and function.

Horse disease prompts alert

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 2:46pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Three fatal cases of eastern equine encephalitis on the Ridge, including two recently, has prompted a health advisory to be issued for both horses and residents in Polk County.

2 nurses suspended from Sunrise Hospital in Vegas

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 2:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health

2 nurses suspended from Sunrise Hospital in Vegas

Digital medical records get 5-year deadline

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 2:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Next year, docs' offices, hospitals can get federal money to help with cost

Vitamin D levels linked to Parkinson's disease risk

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 1:56pm CDT by luckydog

WASHINGTON (AFP) – Greater levels of vitamin D have been linked to a lower risk of Parkinson's disease in a study in Finland where low sunlight leads to a chronic lack of the nutrient, researchers said Monday. Scientists from the National Institute for Health and Welfare, Hels …

Ambitious timetable for electronic medical records

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 1:37pm CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

The Obama administration on Tuesday rolled out an ambitious five-year plan for moving doctors and hospitals to computerized medical records, promising greater safety for patients and lower costs.

Young, obese men face higher death risk

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 1:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Those who were morbidly fat before age 20 died earlier, Danish study finds

First lady emphasizes health, not weight, to her daughters

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 1:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health

First lady emphasizes health, not weight, to her daughters

Which Infant Formulas Contain Secret Toxic Chemicals?

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 1:10pm CDT by Solidarity Nite

Infant formula has come a long way since chemist Justus von Liebig first patented a commercial cocktail of cow's milk, wheat flour, malt flour, and potassium bicarbonate in 1865.

Don't wait to see your doctor; get your lab test results sent to you electronically

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 12:51pm CDT by medreporter

Lab test results can and should be sent to your computer so you can keep a record of your health. The practice is about safety and being proactive.

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Another cadmium jewelry recall — 137K Tween pieces

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 12:39pm CDT by Jeff Donn, Associated Press Writer

About 137,000 pieces of imported children's jewelry sold at two stores popular with preteen girls — Justice and Limited Too — were recalled Tuesday for high levels of cadmium, the latest in a series of recalls involving the toxic metal.

Obama looks to Bush's worldwide strategy on AIDS

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 12:23pm CDT by Donna Bryson, Associated Press Writer

President Barack Obama is trying to bring home some of the much-lauded strategies his predecessor used to fight AIDS around the world.

'Survivor' winner uses soccer to fight AIDS

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 11:09am CDT by The Associated Press

I am one of the co-founders of Grassroot Soccer. I lived and played professional soccer in Zimbabwe in 1999 and 2000. While I was there, I had some experiences that shocked me. One of my close friends ended up passing away from AIDS. While I was there, I was able to see how one disease can strike a whole community that I was now a part of. At that time I did not know what to do, I couldn’t do anything about it. Later, I was lucky enough to get chosen to be on that reality television show "Survivor." That took place in Kenya, and when I was playing the show, I had another opportunity to play soccer with all these children on the challenges. Here I am in the middle of this cultural game of "Survivor," and I had this real-world experience. It was at that moment that I decided that if this was my way, if I win a lot of money or whatever happens, I am going to use that money to do something good. When I returned home to the United States I ended up winning and I gave a portion of that money

Tiny, toxic mushrooms kill hundreds in China

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 9:47am CDT by Tini Tran, Associated Press Writer

Every summer during the height of the rainy season, villagers of all ages in a corner of southwestern China would suddenly die of cardiac arrest.

Tiny mushrooms blamed for 400 deaths in SW China

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 9:47am CDT by Tini Tran, Associated Press Writer

Every year during the height of the rainy season, villagers of all ages in a corner of southwestern China would suddenly die of cardiac arrest.

Next-generation smallpox vaccine being stockpiled

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 9:34am CDT by Associated Press

A Danish company has delivered the first 1 million doses of a next-generation smallpox vaccine to the U.S. national stockpile, a vaccine reserved for people with weakened immune systems.

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Who controls childbirth — expectant moms or doctors?

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 7:52am CDT by msnbc.com health

A movement says women should and that doctors are going about it all wrong

UN: HIV among young people going down in Africa

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 6:13am CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

The number of young people infected with HIV in Africa is falling in 16 of the 25 countries hardest hit by the virus, according to a new report by a U.N. agency.

Fruits, veggies key to eating more, weighing less

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 5:58am CDT by msnbc.com health

Study suggests dieters cut calorie density rather than portions

Aspartame's Threat to the Unborn - David Icke Website

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 5:56am CDT by fr66ajc

Aspartame's Threat to the Unborn - David Icke Website

Former Neb. senator fighting immigration policies

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 5:05am CDT by msnbc.com health

Former Neb. senator fighting immigration policies

Are you satisfied with your life?

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 4:46am CDT by msnbc.com health

Below are five statements with which you may agree or disagree. Please be open and honest in your response.

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DeMarco: ‘Sky is the limit’ for Yankees’ Cano

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 1:58am CDT by Tony DeMarco, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

ANAHEIM, Calif, - Ask a New York Yankees All-Star (and there are a bunch of them) about Robinson Cano, and each has a different way of saying pretty much the same thing.

Meet the Food Industry Front Groups That Push for Carcinogens in Your Food

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 1:07am CDT by Solidarity Nite

Front groups are a common vehicle industry uses to delude, confuse, and sometimes overtly defraud the public.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Finds Food-Poisoning Risk Is Rising in Salsa, Guacamole - WSJ.com

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 12:30am CDT by Decurion_505

Hot or mild, the salsa and guacamole Americans love to order in restaurants may be packing an unexpected kick, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Renewed Hope For an AIDS Vaccine

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 12:19am CDT by SilentRebel

Last week, researchers announced that they've identified antibodies that kill more than 90% of all strains of the AIDS virus. It may be the best news in HIV prevention and treatment research since effective antiretrovirals were first introduced more than a decade ago.

Life Disabled: The Rush

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 12:17am CDT by Jason Burnham

Five Years ago my life changed with a mind numbing crack. Today I'm something much different than what I used to be. I used to be able to run, jump, throw the ball with my kids.

Vitamin D levels linked to Parkinson's disease risk

Posted: July 13th, 2010, 12:01am CDT by krishna-167929

"Greater levels of vitamin D have been linked to a lower risk of Parkinson's disease in a study in Finland where low sunlight leads to a chronic lack of the nutrient, researchers said Monday.

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Rule to Ease Veteransâ�� Mental Health Claims Doesnâ��t Go Far Enough, Groups Say - NYTimes.com

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 11:54pm CDT by PaladinUSA (redux)

The devil is in the details, it has been said. I applaud the President's initiative and have been involved with this issue for decades. Long enough to appreciate that one step at a time, one bite at a time is the best to hope for. Not everyone gets all they want, ever.

'Voice Blind' Man Befuddled By Mysterious Callers

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 11:52pm CDT by Beau7890

In fact, Royster has phonagnosia — or voice blindness — a very rare and very strange disorder. Like everyone else, phonagnosics can tell from the sound of your voice if you're male or female, old or young, sarcastic, upset, happy.

FDA Inspecting Few Overseas Sites

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 9:32pm CDT by CHCCFINC

More than three quarters of all clinical trial subjects were enrolled overseas, and yet the FDA inspected just 45 foreign investigative sites in 2008. That's just 0.7% of all overseas sites that enrolled a trial subject. This is according to a new report from the U.S.

Bad hot flashes? Try dropping a few pounds

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 8:58pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

(Reuters Health) - Overweight women who suffer from bothersome hot flashes may find some relief by losing some weight, hints a new study published today. -- By Genevra Pittman

Skin Cancer Screening ( Screening - Patient Information Prevention)..

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 8:55pm CDT by Nature Quest

What is screening? Screening is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormaltissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to spread.

Health Care Rationing Obama Believes In - By Nat Hentoff

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 8:51pm CDT by tangojones

As a reporter, I do not use euphemisms - such as calling murderous terrorists "militants" or "activists." And as an American, I can exercise my First Amendment right to say plainly that President Obama is a liar with regard to our new health-care law, often referred to as Obamaca …

New strategy for fighting HIV infections and AIDS

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 8:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health

New strategy for fighting HIV infections and AIDS

Viagra-popping seniors lead the pack for STDs

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 8:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Viagra-popping seniors lead the pack for STDs

Saying goodbye to a pet: Rituals and memories

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 8:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Knowing when it's time to let go and how to honor a beloved animal

MRI best for diagnosing stroke

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 7:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health

New guidelines say it's better than CT scan

Will onerous taxes and bank fees passed onto the public cause more deaths

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 6:57pm CDT by ADad-1477522

People r under a great deal of stress. From the loss of a job, to the loss of a home, and more. Finances of the individual and family r stretched to the limit. Yet, the governments all want more.

Want to be healthy? Exercise for 2 hours a week

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 6:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health

First federal guidelines set minimum amount of activity adults need

Do Bike Helmets Save Lives? Or Do They Hurt Cycling?

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 6:26pm CDT by Solidarity Nite

First of all, I should get it out of the way and say that I always wear a helmet.

Higher vitamin E intake tied to lower dementia risk

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

Higher vitamin E intake tied to lower dementia risk

Computer algorithms prepare a synthetic genome for unethical human injection

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 4:54pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Dimitris Papamichail, and a team of researchers from Stony Brook University have created algorithms that will design viruses that serve as live vaccines, which are then synthesized to specification.

Anti-clotting drug Coumadin recalled

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 3:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Active ingredient may vary in the eight lots being recalled, drug maker says

New strategy for fighting HIV infections and AIDS

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 3:26pm CDT by Julie Pace, Associated Press Writer

President Barack Obama is announcing a new national strategy for combatting HIV and AIDS on Tuesday, aimed at stopping new infections and increasing access to care for people living with the virus.

Obama HIV/AIDS plan calls for reducing infections

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 3:26pm CDT by Julie Pace, Associated Press Writer

President Barack Obama is announcing a new national strategy for combatting HIV and AIDS aimed at helping reduce the number of infections and providing those living with the virus high-quality care free from stigma or discrimination.

Study shows obesity rates still rising

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 1:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Study shows obesity rates still rising

First lady touts childhood obesity initiative

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 1:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health

First lady touts childhood obesity initiative

From texting to apps, using cell phones for health

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 1:48pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

What if my blood sugar's too high today? Is it time for my blood pressure pill? With nagging text messages or more customized two-way interactions, researchers are trying to harness the power of cell phones to help fight chronic diseases.

Clubs, bingo parlors challenge Kan. smoking ban

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 1:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Clubs, bingo parlors challenge Kan. smoking ban

Vaccination Rate Lags As an Epidemic Spreads

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 1:41pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

A statewide whooping cough epidemic has not changed how Danielle Lawson of San Anselmo feels about vaccinating her 5 1/2-month-old daughter. --Katharine Mieszkowski

Scientists decode brain farts

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 1:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Up to 30 seconds before your goof, the brain starts acting abnormally

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Sexy Grandpas: From Jim Carrey to Brett Favre, Meet the Men Who Redefine 'Granddad' - The Bigger Picture - Your Life - MSN Lifestyle

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 1:28pm CDT by sunnybunny1269

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Guacamole, salsa linked to food poisoning

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 1:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health

CDC: Nearly 1 out of 25 foodborne illnesses caused by contaminated dips

Lawmakers zero in on medical marijuana fixes

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 12:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Lawmakers zero in on medical marijuana fixes

Guacamole, salsa linked to food poisoning

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 12:53pm CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer

Better put down that tortilla chip.

Freedom from Sexual Self-Denial: Why Not Have Sex With People Who Aren't Your Partner?

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 12:18pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Infidelity is treated as selfish, while monogamy is celebrated. But what's so great about living a life of self-denial?

Thank Our Senators: Fake "Food Safety" Bill Has Been "Pushed Back" Again

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 12:09pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Natural Solutions Foundation, www.HealthFreedomUSA.org, suggests that you write your Senators to thank them for supporting the overwhelming sentiment of their constituents who, like you, are adamantly opposed to the passage of S510 or any other legislation which industrializes th …

Washington Week: FDA Staff Slam Avandia; Obama Instals Berwick in CMS Post

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 11:25am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

FDA staff reviewers blasted rosiglitazone (Avandia) in briefing documents released Friday, recommending that the diabetes drug be yanked from the market because of the "serious" cardiovascular risks it poses.

Finding a smallpox vaccine for the event of a bioterror attack

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 11:09am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Smallpox is a potentially fatal and highly contagious infectious disease, estimated to have killed between 300 million and 500 million people in the first half of the twentieth century; the world was declared free of smallpox in 1980 -- concern about the use of smallpox by bioter …

Yuck: Few people correctly cover coughs, sneezes

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 11:03am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

Alas, here's more proof that most people have habits that aren't very sanitary — and sometimes can be plain disgusting.

FDA to review first of 3 new weight loss drugs

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 10:42am CDT by msnbc.com health

Once-a-day pill Qnexa showed best weight loss, but also most side effects

1 in 5 returning troops may have brain injury

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 10:25am CDT by msnbc.com health

Many do not know symptoms can be treated, U.S. Army officials said

HOPE Trials from Quincy Bioscience

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 9:51am CDT by Nancy Denofio

Important information for those suffering with degenerative diseases. A trail is now open for subjects regarding calcium in the brain and its levels.

Dog bites can leave kids with emotional scars too

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 9:30am CDT by msnbc.com health

Dog bites can leave kids with emotional scars too

Better at predicting Alzheimer's. Now what?

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 8:50am CDT by msnbc.com health

Advances show need for better drugs to prevent mind-wasting disease

Being a perfectionist can take toll on health

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 8:06am CDT by msnbc.com health

When it comes to your body, the trait can bring profits and peril

FDA to review first of 3 new weight loss drugs

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 8:04am CDT by LogicalAbsurdity

Dieters, doctors and investors get their first extensive look at the first of a trio of new weight loss drugs this week. The hope is that the new drugs can succeed where many others have failed: delivering significant weight loss without risky side effects.

Junk food mountain: The astonishing amount of rubbish one child eats every year

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 7:32am CDT by cartooncat

This shocking picture, with its piles of oven chips, mini rolls and tubs of icecream, represents just how much junk food one child in the UK consumes in a year.

Alzheimer's advances show need for better drugs

Posted: July 12th, 2010, 2:02am CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Scientists are reporting advances in detecting and predicting Alzheimer's disease at a conference in Honolulu this week, plus more proof that getting enough exercise and vitamin D may lower your risk.

FDA to review first of 3 new weight loss drugs

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 11:47pm CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writer

Dieters, doctors and investors get their first extensive look at the first of a trio of new weight loss drugs this week. The hope is that the new drugs can succeed where many others have failed: delivering significant weight loss without risky side effects.

Earthquake victim helps Haitian recovery effort

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 5:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Earthquake victim helps Haitian recovery effort

Doctors threaten to pull out of Texas Medicaid

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 5:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Doctors threaten to pull out of Texas Medicaid

New Tylenol Recall Announced, Including Adult and Children's Products

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 4:50pm CDT by SuperSaiyan

For the eighth time in a year, Johnson & Johnson has announced a recall of products bearing brand names that Americans have long trusted.

Doctors not fans of Tom Cruise's baby gift

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 4:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Sonogram machines aren't meant for living rooms, experts say

Advocates push medical marijuana to treat PTSD

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 3:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Advocates push medical marijuana to treat PTSD

'Magic mint' triggers cosmic, and legal, high

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 2:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Psychoactive plant called Salvia takes users on a heady ride

Real Contraceptive Choices: Alternatives to Risky Hormone Pills, Patches and Shots

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 12:30pm CDT by Lisafrequency

I contend that natural birth control methods are effective and much better for a woman's health. They make a woman more in touch with her body. I believe that natural birth control ought to be taught in sex ed classes.

Probe sought into alcohol-energy drinks promotion

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 12:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Senator says colorful cans of Joose, Four Loko, aim at underage market

Your Health Insurance Will NOT Be Taxed Next Year

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 12:18pm CDT by proglib

There is another email making the rounds that claims that the new health reform law requires that you pay taxes on your employer-sponsored health insurance. It's not true. Politifact rates this email "pants on fire" and Snopes also rates this "false."

Profiles of exposure: Health care workers share lessons

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 12:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Profiles of exposure: Health care workers share lessons

Nasal Swabs to Diagnose Flu are Unscientific and Meaningless

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 11:04am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Nasal swabs used to diagnose the flu are absolutely worthless.

BP Gulf Gusher: Protect Yourself from the Toxic Air Mix

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 10:54am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The non-stop gusher is affecting the immediate Gulf coast and will be affecting the Caribbean and the Atlantic coast to New York then across the Atlantic to the UK and possibly beyond. That's the path of the Gulf Stream current.

Teen fugitive "donates" to veterinary clinic

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 10:29am CDT by msnbc.com health

Teen fugitive "donates" to veterinary clinic

Eat for a killer immunity

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 10:03am CDT by msnbc.com health

9 foods to help you win the cold war

Dozens of Mass. firefighters face EMT suspensions

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 9:24am CDT by msnbc.com health

Dozens of Mass. firefighters face EMT suspensions

Haiti recovery bogged down 6 months after quake

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 7:10am CDT by msnbc.com health

Haiti recovery bogged down 6 months after quake

Ind. psychiatric hospitals to lose 500-plus jobs

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 5:55am CDT by msnbc.com health

Ind. psychiatric hospitals to lose 500-plus jobs

Hate veggies? 9 ways to sneak them into meals

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 5:52am CDT by msnbc.com health

75 percent of us don't get enough, here's how to fool yourself into more

Vote: Mandatory retirement age for surgeons?

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 5:31am CDT by msnbc.com health

Vote: Mandatory retirement age for surgeons?

The Worst Breakfast In America

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 4:51am CDT by Rodney-889389

According to the new 'Eat This, Not That!' book which reveals the worst breakfasts in America and their healthy alternatives, it list the single worst breakfast in America as:

Mental health a growing concern after Gulf spill

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 1:56am CDT by msnbc.com health

Mental health a growing concern after Gulf spill

Traditions like smoking are not worth defending

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 1:14am CDT by Josh Rosenroth

Smoking ban - fight on 'graffiti' (brainless smearing on walls) and dog's do do on sidewalks - enforcement is a matter of will-power. Right!

Homeopathy targeted in debate on German health care spending

Posted: July 11th, 2010, 1:03am CDT by Josh Rosenroth

Homeopathy is healing with virtually nothing. The British NHS wants to stop spending money on 'purified water' - so do German health experts.

Sexist Comments of the Week: Exploding Masculinity Edition

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 9:25pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Masculinity: Should we explode it? That's the question posed by Sexist commenters in last week's battle over the M-word and its place in the education of men and boys.

Healthcare: US can learn from Israel

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 8:24pm CDT by Blearc

A recently survey by the nonprofit Commonwealth Fund compared the US system with those in Canada, Germany, Australia, Holland, the United Kingdom and New Zealand. All of these countries, like Israel (which was not included), have universal health insurance for all residents.

California campground closed due to the plague!

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 8:02pm CDT by nyghtshayde

The Los Alamos Campground, located in the Angeles National Forest, has been closed after a ground squirrel found there tested positive for the plague. Let me say that again, it tested positive for the plague!

NM licenses 6 more medical marijuana producers

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 7:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NM licenses 6 more medical marijuana producers

Obama changes VA rule to help vets get stress disorder aid

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 7:32pm CDT by redshadowwithgreenbackground

President Obama, saying that post-traumatic stress injuries are a one of two "signature injuries" of today's wars, announced Saturday that new policies will soon take effect to make it easier for war-zone veterans suffering from the disorder to receive disability benefits.

KOB.com - Nonprofit aims to bring fresh, organic food to students

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 7:26pm CDT by Blearc

Parents often tell their children to, "Eat your veggies." But many kids don't get a chance to eat fresh, organic food at school. An Albuquerque nonprofit is trying to change that. The Rio Grande Community Farm is bidding for an APS contract that would allow it to supply thousan …

PTSD: New regs will make it easier for war vets to get help - CSMonitor.com

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 7:20pm CDT by Blearc

As many as 300,000 war vets from Iraq and Afghanistan have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder. Now, the process for getting treatment and compensation for PTSD is being streamlined.

The silent killer we can't seem to live without

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 7:09pm CDT by Seagull

TREVOR Beard was lean and fit, almost 60 but still cycling to work in winter. He ate plenty of fruit and vegetables, yet his blood pressure was tipping towards a dangerous level.

Haiti hospital woes show challenges of recovery

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 6:45pm CDT by Jonathan M. Katz, Associated Press Writer

It was a simple problem with a novel solution.

Class Action Filed Over Zicam Cold Remedy

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 6:13pm CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

A Massachusetts man has filed a class action lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Boston, claiming injuries including loss of sense of smell and diminished sense of taste as a result of using Zicam Cold Remedy Gel.

Mexican Cheeses Recalled due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 6:07pm CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Azteca Linda Corp is recalling QUESO FRESCO (FRESH WHITE CHEESE) and QUESO HEBRA (FRESH WHITE STRING CHEESE) with an expiration date of July 7, 2010 because they have the potential to be contaminated withListeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fa …

Merrick Pet Care Recalls Beef Filet Squares 10oz Bag

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 6:00pm CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Merrick Pet Care is recalling 86 cases of its 10oz "Beef Filet Squares for Dogs" pet treats (ITEM # 60016 LOT # 10084TL7 BEST BY MARCH 24, 2012) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Defective Whitco Stadium Light Poles Recalled Following Reports of Collapse

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 5:55pm CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

About 2,500 lighting poles 70 feet or greater in height are being recalled by the manufacturer, Whitco Company of Forth Worth, TX, because the poles can fracture or crack and fall over, posing a risk of serious injury or death to patrons and bystanders from being hit or crushed.

Bison Products Recalled Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 5:52pm CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Rocky Mountain Natural Meats, is recalling approximately 66,776 pounds of ground and tenderized steak bison products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7

Baby Spinach Recalled

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 5:50pm CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Ready Pac Foods, Inc. Irwindale, CA, is recalling 702 cases of the Baby Spinach variety of Spinach Temptations 6 oz. bagged salads with Useby Dates of July 4 with Product Code 11707B, IR127121 and July 8 with Product Code 12007B, IR130373 because they could be contaminated by E.

1,800 Vets at Risk for HIV, Hepatitis Through VA Hospital

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 5:47pm CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

A Veteran's Association hospital in Missouri has reportedly exposed more than 1,800 veterans to life-threatening viral infections, specifically hepatitis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), through possible malpractice.

Benadryl, Tylenol, Motrin Recall Expanded

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 5:45pm CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., is recalling 21 lots of over-the-counter medicines. The lots involved, listed below, are sold in the United States, Fiji, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, and Jamaica.

AIDS Vaccine: What Promise Do HIV Antibodies Hold?

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 5:23pm CDT by McSpocky

In the continuing search for the Achilles heel of HIV, researchers may finally be enjoying some success.

Rush Limbaugh Speaks Up for Happy Meals, MSG, 'Real Food'

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 4:54pm CDT by Carloz

Healthy eater Rush Limbaugh yesterday attacked the "leftist kooks" at the Center for Science in the Public Interest for their intent to sue McDonald's over its Happy Meal toy promotions, and said they "want to ban Chinese food."

Mont. advocacy group shuts down cannabis caravans

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 4:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Mont. advocacy group shuts down cannabis caravans

CSL's Alfuria and Fluvax flu Vaccines fails to meet US standards

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 12:44pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified CSL of ''deviations'' in good manufacturing practice in that CSL had failed to investigate thoroughly an ''unexplained discrepancy'' in the formation of dark particles in its Alfuria flu vaccine, produced for the US market.

Giant burgers cause jaw injuries in Taiwan

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 12:09pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

TAIWANESE dentists have urged fast food chains to drop over-sized hamburgers from their menus following a growing number of jaw injury cases, a report said.

Melamine-Tainted Dairy Products Seized in Western China

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 11:25am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Two years after a national health scare over melamine-tainted milk products rocked China's dairy industry, inspectors in western China's Qinghai Province have seized 76 tons of dairy ingredients laced with the same industrial chemical, the state-run Xinhua news agency reporte …

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Why is Drug Company with 50 Years of Proven Safety Violations Using Taxpayer Money to Make Next Gen Flu Vaccine?

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 11:10am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

One of the more dangerous companies with a recurrent history of life threatening recalls is now in commissioned by government to make a new vaccine. But can you really trust Baxter to produce a safe flu vaccine?

Pfizer: The Drug Giant That Makes Bank from Drugs That Can Kill You

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 10:39am CDT by wemustchange

The internet has empowered us all to get information like this but what are we going to do about the knowledge attained. Corporations has been abusing, murdering millions of people for a very long time but now that we are more informed, we all need to do something about it.

Microsoft's Bold Bid to Fix Health Care

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 9:34am CDT by Tom's view from outside

The more you look at the problems involved in overhauling our health-care system, the more hopeless they seem. But that is exactly what made Peter Neupert, a Microsoft millionaire and dotcom entrepreneur, want to try. "It is completely overwhelming," he says.

An active social life can help you beat cancer, researchers say

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 9:27am CDT by cartooncat

A good social life can help beat cancer, scientists say. Tests on diseased mice found their tumours shrank dramatically when they were brought into contact with many more other animals than normal - with tumours even disappearing completely in a few cases.

Adams Co. looks at inmate health care

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 8:41am CDT by msnbc.com health

Adams Co. looks at inmate health care

State euthanizes 50 geese from Rapid City lake

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 8:34am CDT by msnbc.com health

State euthanizes 50 geese from Rapid City lake

Preparation is key in caring for aging parents

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 7:43am CDT by msnbc.com health

It's best to talk about important papers, finances before a crisis strikes

Potentially deadly fungus found at Geelong Hospital -

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 6:11am CDT by Seagull

GEELONG Hospital found high levels of a potentially deadly fungus in its intensive care unit last month, but no patients were affected

Obama says country must help vets with PTSD

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 5:45am CDT by msnbc.com health

Obama says country must help vets with PTSD

The sex doctors will see you now

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 4:38am CDT by msnbc.com health

Staff at new, specialized center combines expertise to treat dysfunctions

Vote: Do you think boys should be circumcised?

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 3:41am CDT by msnbc.com health

Vote: Do you think boys should be circumcised?

Missing Marine located

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 2:08am CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

A search for a missing 27-year-old Marine Corps combat veteran dragged on for around 12 hours late Thursday night into Friday before local authorities decided to temporarily suspend the search this morning.

Stimulus funds part of anti-smoking effort

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 1:36am CDT by msnbc.com health

Stimulus funds part of anti-smoking effort

Advance in Quest for HIV Vaccine

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 1:10am CDT by krishna-167929

"HIV research is undergoing a renaissance that could lead to new ways to develop vaccines against the AIDS virus and other viral diseases.

Antibodies Found That Prevent Most HIV Strains from Infecting Human Cells

Posted: July 10th, 2010, 12:15am CDT by p_cave

Scientists have discovered two potent human antibodies that can stop more than 90 percent of known global HIV strains from infecting human cells in the laboratory,

What's the perfect position for pleasure?

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 11:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The scoop on which sexual maneuvers will rock your world

How much sex is too much?

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 10:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Voice your views

US military deaths in Afghan region at 1,079

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 10:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health

US military deaths in Afghan region at 1,079

How did having cancer change you?

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 10:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health

How did having cancer change you?

Delicious Reasons Why BBQ's Don't Need the Meat

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 10:02pm CDT by Nature Quest

no meat no problem..grill em up..

Debunking 5 Common Sunscreen Myths - Health News

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 9:52pm CDT by Nature Quest

should you use sunscreen...know how..

Lifesaving cancer drugs may put workers' lives at risk

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 8:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Chemo could have a hidden deadly toll on pharmacists, nurses

Baby talk knows no language barriers

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 8:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health

People from different culture recognize the vocal cues of 'motherese'

15 Medical Tests Every Man Should Have - Page 4 - MSN Health & Fitness - Men's Health

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 7:52pm CDT by shepherd0886

Somehow this seems to me to be an awful lot of 'tests' to be scheduling every year. First of all I prefer not to spend half of my life sitting in some doctor's waiting room trying to find out if I am ill or not.

McDonald's CEO Stands Up to Kook Leftist Attack on Happy Meals

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 5:42pm CDT by The Grim Creeper

' I want to shout out big time today to McDonald's. McDonald's, I love you. I remember back in the days of the global warming craze when the wackos were suggesting don't eat McDonald's, don't eat beef because it leads to cow methane causing global warming.'

Ronnie Cummins: Obama USDA Poised to Take Away Our Right to GMO-Free Food

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 5:10pm CDT by Megs11237

Barack Obama, despite promising us "change we can believe in," is unfortunately turning out to be just as pro-GMO as the preceding Bush and Clinton administrations, packing the USDA and other government bureaucracies with Monsanto men and biotech cheerleaders...

Nutritional value of fruits, veggies is dwindling

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 4:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Chemicals that speed growth may impair ability to absorb soil's nutrients

New poll shows 70% of people want cannabis legalised

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 4:26pm CDT by Ageing Hippie

A new poll just commissioned by Lib Dems for Drug Policy Reform and conducted by Vision Critical shows that 70% of people are in favour of cannabis being legalised.

Olive oil: U.S. cracks down on smearing of the product's reputation

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 4:01pm CDT by nearing

Connecticut investigators tested dozens of bottles of olive oil from store shelves a few years ago after local producers and consumers complained that there was something fishy — or perhaps nutty — going on. They were right.

Unmade beds may keep us healthy

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 3:53pm CDT by nearing

Failing to make your bed in the morning may actually help keep you healthy, scientists believe.

3 chosen to dispense medical marijuana in Maine

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 2:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health

3 chosen to dispense medical marijuana in Maine

US childlessness is up, but racial gaps narrowing

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 2:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health

US childlessness is up, but racial gaps narrowing

A few million US grandmas know what's ahead for Katherine Jackson

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 2:01pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, raised nine children, but the last came of legal age when she was 54.

Scientists to test first arthritis vaccine

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 1:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Technique would use patients' own blood cells to prevent joint condition

Bite marks the new hickey?

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 1:42pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

So we are all familiar with the world wide Twilight phenomenon. It has spawned a complete obsession with all things vampire, from make up to clothing and even to biting. That's right, biting.

Scope of Unread Heart Tests in Harlem Hospital Widens

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 1:36pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

New York City hospital officials said Thursday that the problem of unread echocardiograms at Harlem Hospital Center was bigger than they had initially believed, and that a review of thousands of records had found six patients who might have been deprived of necessary medical trea …

Sex (I'm A…)

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 1:02pm CDT by robertlyn-schultz

Yes that is the title to a Berlin song… But hey it fit so well with the topic at hand, That be sexual activity,And the being that is Me.Sex (I’m A Celibate Male)

New rules could make eggs safer

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 12:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health

More testing for salmonella may prevent thousands of illnesses

FDA moves on Pfizer to pull leukemia drug and stop trials on a pain medication

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 12:16pm CDT by James Owens-1128509

The Federal Food & Drug Administration has asked Pfizer Inc. to pull a popular leukemia drug off the market and has suspended clinical trials on a pain medication for osteoarthritis.

Federal Agents Seize Bee-Shield Hand Sanitizer from Puerto Rican Company

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 11:52am CDT by Par4TheCourse

FDA says Bee International Distributors hand gel is an unapproved new drug

Antibodies found that provide protection against AIDS

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 11:03am CDT by RV in GB#1

"Two of the antibodies can attach to and neutralize 90 percent of the various mutations of the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS, Nabel said."

Mom-Daughter Porn Actresses Want Medical Privacy

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 10:54am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Southern California's adult film industry requires all performers to be tested regularly for sexually transmittable diseases as a safeguard.

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When sex toys turn green — for health, that is

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 10:37am CDT by msnbc.com health

Concern about effects of common chemical leads consumers to seek options

U.S. consumers left defenseless against toxic chemicals in consumer products

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 10:28am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

U.S. law leaves consumers vulnerable to poisoning from thousands of unregulated chemicals in regular household products, warns Kathleen Schuler, a contributing author to the report "The Health Case for Reforming the Toxic Substances Control Act."

FDA allows unsafe drugs to be fed to livestock

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 10:22am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The FDA continues to allow use of a dangerous livestock drug banned in 160 countries, including across Europe, China and Taiwan, even though the agency itself admits that the chemical is highly toxic to humans.

Rules Proposed To Cut Pollution At Power Plants - NYTimes.com

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 10:11am CDT by lvh-784809

Acting under federal court order, the Obama administration proposed new air-quality rules on Tuesday for coal-burning power plants that officials said would bring major reductions in soot and smog from Texas to the Eastern Seaboard.

Grassley Calls on NIH to Stiffen Ghostwriting Rules

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 10:06am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Institutions receiving research grants from the National Institutes of Health should be required to do more to police industry-sponsored ghostwriting of medical journal articles, Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) said in a letter to NIH Director Francis Collins, MD, PhD.

FDA targets diabetes pill for death risk

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 9:48am CDT by msnbc.com health

Review may mean once popular Avandia could be pulled from market

7 tricks to suppress your appetite

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 8:58am CDT by msnbc.com health

Gobble up grapefruit, nibble on nuts and chew on gum

Does there need to be a change of leadership at JNJ

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 8:46am CDT by ADad-1477522

Not since the "tampering" scandal of 1982, has JNJ suffered such public humiliation. McNeil Pharmaceutical Labs, a division of JNJ has been hit again... and is taking down the "parent" company. Has the leadership of JNJ become complacent??? Maybe.

China finds more milk tainted with deadly melamine

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 8:23am CDT by msnbc.com health

China finds more milk tainted with deadly melamine

Heart tests add to U.S. radiation dose concerns

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 7:45am CDT by Par4TheCourse

(Reuters) - Heart imaging procedures can deliver a significant amount of radiation to patients, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday, urging patients and doctors to weigh the risks against the benefits. By Julie Steenhuysen

Live vote: Which is your favorite city to take a walk in?

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 7:40am CDT by msnbc.com health

Live vote: Which is your favorite city to take a walk in?

Greater attention span problems reported when exceeding TV and video game viewing guidelines

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 7:19am CDT by Michael Sautter

Using the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation of watching TV or playing video games less than two hours a day, they discovered that "Those who exceeded the AAP recommendation were about 1.6 times to 2.2 times more likely to have greater than average attention problems …

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J. Hellman Frozen Foods, Inc. Recalls Señor Mexicano™ Avocado Pulp Due to Possible Health Risk

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 7:07am CDT by Par4TheCourse

J. Hellman Frozen Foods, Inc.

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McNeil Consumer Healthcare Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Over-The-Counter (OTC) Products in the United States, Fiji, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, and Jamaica

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 7:05am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Fort Washington, PA (July 8, 2010) – McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., is recalling 21 lots of over-the-counter medicines.

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Miravalle Foods Inc. Recalls Chile California & Chile Nuevo Mexico Peppers Because of Possible Health Risk

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 7:04am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Miravalle Foods, Inc. S. El Monte, CA is recalling 37,318 lbs.

Pfizer Accused of Experimenting on Kids

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 6:31am CDT by blackheywood

The Supreme Court gave a rare hit to private businesses when it declined to take up a case against pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. The suit alleges the drug company conducted nonconsensual drug testing on over 200 Nigerian children, some of whom died as a result of the tests.

Jasmine scent could replace Valium, scientists discover

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 5:44am CDT by cartooncat

Instead of taking sleeping pills or mood-enhancing pharmaceuticals, people should try a whiff of jasmine, which is molecularly similar to drugs like Valium, according to new research published by German scientists this week.

Of mice and men: 10 sex lessons from the wild

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 5:26am CDT by msnbc.com health

Animal studies don't always equate to people, but sometimes they really do

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Washington State Capitulates, Recognizes Pharmacists' Conscience Rights: state's druggists will be able to refuse to stock or dispense birth control pills

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 5:17am CDT by Carloz

This afternoon, less than two weeks before the start of a civil rights trial in Tacoma federal court, attorneys for the State of Washington told a federal judge that the State would seek to create new rules for pharmacists with conscientious objections.

Should disabled mom be kept from her kids? (video)

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 5:00am CDT by Carloz

Abbie survived [the pregnancy and gave birth to triplets], but she was left in a state where she can barely move, cannot speak and only blinks her eyes. As you will see as I examine Abbie, it is this blinking that is now at the heart of a bitter legal controversy.

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Four years on dad continues to prevent mom left disabled by childbirth complications from seeing triplets. He worries kids might one day blame themselves. (Video)

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 5:00am CDT by Carloz

Abbie survived [the pregnancy and gave birth to triplets], but she was left in a state where she can barely move, cannot speak and only blinks her eyes. As you will see as I examine Abbie, it is this blinking that is now at the heart of a bitter legal controversy.

Just one high-fat meal can be bad for arteries

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 4:53am CDT by msnbc.com health

Researchers saw negative effects just three hours after meal

New obesity pills try to shed past problems

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 4:50am CDT by msnbc.com health

New obesity pills try to shed past problems

Bin Laden son and British wife split up over 'voices in his head' | Mail Online

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 4:43am CDT by Bonnie-1034943

The son of Osama Bin Laden and his British wife have split up. Omar Bin Laden and his wife Zaina, from Cheshire, broke up after he began to hear his father's voice in his head, she revealed last night.

Fish oil may reduce risk of breast cancer

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 4:40am CDT by camdic

A recent report in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, adds to the growing evidence that fish oil supplements may play a role in preventing chronic disease.

BBC News - Teenagers 'risk premature babies'

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 4:05am CDT by Gunzenhauser

This seems as though we need to teach our children better. At very least, teach them how to respect themselves enough to stop having sex until later on, when they can properly care for a baby. because the one that really suffers here is the newborn.

United Health had $3.1 billion for a buy-out deal

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 4:04am CDT by mstanley2265

So where's the people that say health insurance companies don't have much money?

Chocolate reduces risk of premature birth

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 3:37am CDT by manzil

Eating chocolate can almost halve a woman's risk of developing pre-eclampsia, a condition which increases blood pressure and reduces the transfer of oxygen and nutrients to the baby and often leads to a premature birth.

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Sailors suffer illness, disability as VA denies Agent Orange benefits to an entire class of Vietnam veterans

Posted: July 9th, 2010, 2:12am CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

Robert Ross heard the low-flying plane heading his direction as he stood on the signal bridge of USS Vega on a late-summer day in 1966.

Utah study points to arsenic in backyard chickens

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 11:32pm CDT by nearing

Christina McNaughton wasn't sure where to begin looking when worrisome levels of arsenic turned up in two Utah County children last summer. The family's water wasn't contaminated. Not the soil either.

A pill to make you smarter? Drug grows brain cells

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 10:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A pill to make you smarter? Drug grows brain cells

Living with Emphysema

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 9:39pm CDT by Danese

What is the cure for emphysema? I already know it would be wise to stop smoking, but how can I stop smoking when its still legal? Are there other medical conditions with the same symptoms? Are there any home remedies that aone could recommend? It would be nice if I could get …

Do you have an online sex problem

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

Do you have an online sex problem

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NIH-Led Scientists Find Antibodies that Prevent Most HIV Strains from Infecting Human Cells Discovery to Advance HIV Vaccine Design, Antibody Therapy for Other Diseases

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 8:21pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Scientists have discovered two potent human antibodies that can stop more than 90 percent of known global HIV strains from infecting human cells in the laboratory, and have demonstrated how one of these disease-fighting proteins accomplishes this feat.

The Patient's Bill of Rights

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 8:11pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

"Starting in September, some of the worst abuses will be banned forever. No more discriminating against children with pre-existing conditions. No more retroactively dropping somebody's policy when they get sick if they made an unintentional mistake on an application.

VA to ease up on benefits for veterans with PTSD

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 7:51pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

The government is preparing to issue a new rule that will make it substantially easier for veterans who have been found to have post-traumatic-stress disorder (PTSD) to receive disability benefits, a change that could affect hundreds of thousands of veterans from the wars in Iraq …

Effexor Doubles Risk of Miscarriage in Pregnant Women

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 6:08pm CDT by Red1

Another antidepressant, this time effexor and pristiq, are linked to birth defects and the increased risk of causing a miscarriage in expecting mothers.

Stretching may offer extended benefits

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 5:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Study shows gains in strength and endurance, but best timing still debated

Scientists Discover Antibodies That Could Help Create AIDS Vaccine

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 5:37pm CDT by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

It is outstanding news to think that AIDS may get wiped out in the foreseeable future. 25 million deaths are enough.

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Que She Herbal Supplement: Undeclared Drug Ingredients Capsules widely sold on Internet sites as weight loss supplement

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 5:35pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

ISSUE: FDA warned consumers and healthcare professionals that Que She, marketed as an herbal weight loss supplement, contains unlisted and active pharmaceutical ingredients that could harm consumers, especially those with cardiovascular conditions.

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Qualaquin (quinine sulfate): New Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy - Risk of serious hematological reactions

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 5:33pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

ISSUE: Due to continued reports of serious side effects in patients using Qualaquin "off-label" for night time leg cramps, FDA has approved a risk management plan to warn against the use of this drug for such unapproved uses. Qualaquin should not be used for night time leg cramps.

"American College of Pediatricians" outrageous position statements on "homosexuality" [wPOLL]

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 5:16pm CDT by LMSLMS

I am appalled at the outrageous position statements on “homosexuals” put out by the American College of Pediatricians. It is an absolute joke that they present their views as being grounded in science.

Veterans with PTSD may soon find getting benefits easier

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 4:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Federal agency will no longer require veterans to prove what triggered illness

A Botox gap in understanding emotion

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 3:28pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Botox may be famous for erasing frown lines, but it also may disrupt an important chain of communication between the face and the brain. The inability to show those subtle messages about our feelings – that smile or that frown – could hamper social awareness.

Fish oil supplements may decrease breast cancer risk

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 3:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Anti-inflammatory effects known, but study does not prove cause-and-effect

Are you your own worst enemy?

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 3:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health

7 mental roadblocks that undermine your success

Antibodies found that provide protection against AIDS

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 1:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Discovery could lead to development of a vaccine against the deadly virus

Custom running shoes might not prevent injuries

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 1:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Custom running shoes might not prevent injuries

Black Tea as Good as Green Tea for Weight Loss

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 1:13pm CDT by AntNel

New study indicates that black tea may have similar weight loss benefits as green tea.

Friend... What does it mean, to u???

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 1:10pm CDT by ADad-1477522

I know what family is. I have my own definition of a "friend". I also know that each of us need a "support structure". Family is stuck w u. Friends come and go; in and out of ur life; dependin' on various things.

Are You Addicted to Worry?

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 12:17pm CDT by Rodney-889389

Today, you can't escape it. People are freaked out. Consumed by the fear of the future and constantly stopped by two simple words: "What If..."

NM offers health insurance to high-risk uninsured

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 12:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NM offers health insurance to high-risk uninsured

New machines offer kidney dialysis at home

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 12:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Portable devices lower health costs, reduce hospitalization time

Boston police search for escaped mental patient

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 11:54am CDT by msnbc.com health

Boston police search for escaped mental patient

NIH Funds 10 International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 11:53am CDT by Par4TheCourse

In an effort to accelerate the control of malaria and help eliminate it worldwide, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, today announced approximately $14 million in first-year funding to establish 10 new mal …

HHS Awards $10 Million in Prevention and Wellness Grants to 10 National Organizations

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 11:44am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Not everyone hurts the same way

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 11:37am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Pain is private. Unlike blood pressure or temperature or other symptoms easily measured and defined, the physical reaction to unpleasant stimuli is hard to quantify or predict.

FDA Warns of Risks with Unapproved Use of Malaria Drug Qualaquin

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 11:32am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Serious side effects reported when used to treat or prevent night time leg cramps

Teaching Infants And Toddlers To Survive In Water

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 11:25am CDT by maddad

TAMPA - It's one of the fears new parents have: A toddler wandering off and falling into a swimming pool.

BP and the "heredity" of mental illness

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 11:18am CDT by take2la

There ISN'T any doubt that Gulf residents should REQUIRE that BP be responsible IN EVERY WAY for the conditions they have caused in and around the Gulf states which include providing temporary counseling for residents who seek this type of help.

Can you master your own epigenetics?

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 11:10am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

"Epigenetics is mastery — you have power over your biology," says author and lecturer Bruce Lipton of Santa Cruz, a former medical school professor and author of "The Biology of Belief." He says that changes in behavior are enough to reprogram your genes via chemicals that affe …

'Sorry' seems to be the hardest word

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 10:58am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

The doctor is late (again). And when she or he arrives, you probably won't get an apology. Don't you deserve one?

Is your relationship doomed? Test may tell

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 10:57am CDT by msnbc.com health

Word association reveals what lovers really think about each other

Friends' benefits can include a more sober lifestyle

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 10:53am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Friends' benefits can include a more sober lifestyle

Pregnant women more at risk from swine flu

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 10:40am CDT by msnbc.com health

If infection is confirmed, treat promptly with antivirals, officials urge

Junk Food Crackdown: Feds Draw Up Strict Standards For Marketing To Kids

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 10:12am CDT by redshadowwithgreenbackground

On Wednesday, BNET pointed to an interagency document from the FTC, FDA, CDC, and USDA proposing new nutritional standards for food marketed to children ages 2-17. Sugary fruit juices and fatty foods would be off limits, and could not be aimed at children.

Ready Pac Foods, Inc. Announces Voluntary Product Recall because of Possible Health Risk

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 9:34am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Ready Pac Foods, Inc. Irwindale, CA is recalling 702 cases of the Baby Spinach variety of Spinach Temptations 6 oz.

Many Americans clueless of how many calories they do or should eat

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 9:18am CDT by jedipunk

Most people don't know their own number. That is, they don't know how many calories they should consume in a day to maintain their current weight, a nationally representative online survey of 1,024 people shows.

Children are obese due to overfeeding: Scientists question link between inactivity and weight gain

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 9:10am CDT by cartooncat

A lack of exercise is not to blame for increased levels of childhood obesity, scientists have claimed. A new report suggests that physical inactivity appears to be the result of fatness, not its cause.

Glucosamine No Cure for Chronic Lower Back Pain: Study

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 9:10am CDT by jedipunk

Glucosamine has looked like salvation to many people with joint pain, but it proved no better than a sugar pill at reducing pain, disability or improving quality of life in a study of people plagued by chronic lower back pain and degenerative osteoarthritis.

Dirty Medicine - Mariah Blake

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 8:24am CDT by supergerbil424

How medical supply behemoths stick it to the little guy, making America's health care system more dangerous and expensive.

Managing stress could help calm a raging gut

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 8:12am CDT by msnbc.com health

Study links emotional changes to inflammatory bowel disease flare-ups

Doctors perform face transplant with eyelids

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 7:59am CDT by msnbc.com health

French operation on 35-year-old man with genetic disorder

Busted: Wyeth Used Ghostwriters To Place Over 40 "Scientific" Articles In Medical Journals

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 6:57am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Between 1997 and 2005, Wyeth paid medical communications firms to ghostwrite at least 40 articles that promoted hormone replacement for treatment of not just menopause symptoms, but also other conditions such as Parkinson's disease.

Hospital Four-hour wait plan could put lives at risk - Australia

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 6:46am CDT by Seagull

PATIENTS' lives could be at risk if a federal government plan to halve waiting times in emergency departments goes ahead, according to Victorian doctors.

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Amazing recovery of toddler with 32% burns on his face who healed with NO scars thanks to revolutionary treatment

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 5:10am CDT by cartooncat

This is the smile that Isambard Ebbutt's mother feared she would never see. He suffered horrific burns when he poured a cup of scalding tea over his head as a baby. But despite not having a single skin graft, he is almost unrecognisable nearly two years later.

French team performs face transplant with eyelids

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 4:59am CDT by Angela Charlton, Associated Press Writer

A 35-year-old man with a genetic disorder has an entirely new face — including tear ducts that cry, and a chin that sprouts stubble — thanks to a rare full-face transplant performed by a French surgeon and hailed as a new advance in improving the lives of the disfigured.

Fast food 'fuelling Asia diabetes boom'

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 4:52am CDT by Seagull

Many Vietnamese have diabetes but are unaware of it - and the condition is spreading fast in South East Asia, scientists have warned.

Malaysian Association always ready to help

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 2:24am CDT by Seagull

PORT Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) recently acquired much needed medical equipment to assist in the Operation Open Heart (OOH) programme as well as other medical needs

Who Determines what goes into Your Vitamin Supplement?

Posted: July 8th, 2010, 1:09am CDT by Dart-1315945

Who Determines what goes into Your Vitamin Supplement?

Poll: Fewer opportunities seen for minority kids

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 10:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Poll: Fewer opportunities seen for minority kids

Veggie prices likely to rise after plants poisoned

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 10:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Veggie prices likely to rise after plants poisoned

Starbucks' free Wi-Fi goes live July 1 - WSFA 12 News Montgomery, AL |

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 8:16pm CDT by arisandino

At Starbucks, You Can Drink and Surf for Free, But Not Pee -

Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Fully Cooked Turkey Breast Products for Possible Listeria Contamination

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 7:36pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

WASHINGTON, July 7, 2010 - K. Heeps, Inc., an Allentown, Pa., establishment, is recalling approximately 17.5 pounds of fully cooked turkey breast products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S.

Vegans and the Quest for Purity

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 7:34pm CDT by bgates43

Our survival came about through evolution, a process of drastic environmental changes in which periods of vast destruction eradicated most complex life forms.

Why Men and Menopause Don't Mix - Newsweek

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 7:20pm CDT by anonymous-1077600

When we were writing The Menopause Book a few years ago, we were often amused by how people reacted to our topic. To women of a certain age, we were rock stars.

The Anti-Cancer Shopping List

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 6:49pm CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

A healthy diet isn't only a tool to help you lose weight. Eating the right foods in the right combination can actually help prevent disease. This shopping list is your key to health and longevity.

Mo. lt. gov. sues to block federal health care law

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 6:39pm CDT by Chris Blank, Associated Press Writer

Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder filed a lawsuit Wednesday over the federal health care overhaul, accusing Congress of overstepping its authority, trampling on state sovereignty and attempting to interfere with consumers' health decisions.

More triple-digit heat brings misery to the East

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 5:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health

More triple-digit heat brings misery to the East

Bristol-Myers/AstraZeneca diabetes drug meets goal

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 4:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Bristol-Myers/AstraZeneca diabetes drug meets goal

Lay volunteers can play a key role in diabetes care

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 4:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Lay volunteers can play a key role in diabetes care

How Affordable Care Act Helps Veterans

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 3:30pm CDT by McSpocky

The health care debate featured no shortage of rumors designed to misinform the American people about the Affordable Care Act. And while the debate has ended and implementation of the new law has begun, the rumor mill hasn't slowed down.

Baltimore hires food czar to change the way the city eats

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 3:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Some neighborhoods are 'food deserts,' with few fresh fruits and vegetables

Diabetics eye obesity surgery to tame blood sugar

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 2:35pm CDT by Alicia Chang, AP Science Writer

For nearly a decade, Cristina Iaboni tried to tame her diabetes the usual way, through daily shots of insulin and other medicine.

Dynavax gets grant for work on new HPV vaccine

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 12:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Dynavax gets grant for work on new HPV vaccine

Cancer Drug Kills Four Times More than No Treatment at All

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 11:59am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Drugmaker Pfizer is pulling Mylotarg, a decade-old leukemia medicine, off the U.S. market after a study found a higher death rate and no benefit for patients.

Sunlight alone does not cause skin cancer: The truth you've never been told

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 11:51am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

We've all been told that sunlight causes skin cancer. This message has been drilled into our heads for so long that most people actually believe it. But what if this "truth" was actually a medical myth?

Conventional prostate cancer treatments increase risk of blood clots by 250 percent

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 11:40am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

A recent study published in The Lancet Oncology has found that men with prostate cancer are twice as likely as healthy men to suffer a blood clot, and those with the disease who undergo certain conventional treatments are at an even greater risk.

The Trauma Myth: Understanding the True Dynamics of Sexual Abuse

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 11:36am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

In nearly all the cases, the adults I questioned had not experienced the abuse as traumatic when it occurred and only came to regard it as so years later.

Rewarding Smokers to Help Them Quit - MSN Health & Fitness - Quit Smoking

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 11:22am CDT by aquatone

Would it work to pay smokers to quit the habit? This study says it might - if the price is right.

Perfectionists at risk for postpartum blues

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 11:15am CDT by msnbc.com health

New mothers need to be told, 'your best is good enough,' experts say

Is Worrying About Sex A Girl Thing?

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 10:57am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Chastened, Hephzibah Anderson's memoir about her year of celibacy, reveals a deep confusion about how to live and love in a (sort of) sexually liberated world. It left us wondering: how come dudes never write books like this?

Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 10:42am CDT by supergerbil424

The new captain jumped from the cockpit, fully dressed, and sprinted through the water. A former lifeguard, he kept his eyes on his victim as he headed straight for the owners who were swimming between their anchored sportfisher and the beach.

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Pulmonary Specialist: "Never seen such enormous amounts of exposure"; Swimming in Gulf waters can cause "respiratory failure"

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 10:40am CDT by nyghtshayde

And at hospitals in Louisiana, doctors and nurses are manning decontamination tents.

The Rationer in Chief

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 10:18am CDT by joe-1280782

When Linda O'Boyle was diagnosed with bowel cancer, her doctors told her she could boost her chances of survival by adding the drug cetuximab to her regimen.

Overdose of Tussionex cough medicine can kill

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 10:14am CDT by msnbc.com health

Doctors may be prescribing more than recommended dose, officials say

Walking To D.C. For Alcohol Addiction Awareness

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 10:11am CDT by fugitive247

From the article: A Minnesota man set out on a 1300-mile journey to raise awareness about alcohol addiction.

7 secretly healthy foods you should be eating

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 10:07am CDT by msnbc.com health

7 secretly healthy foods you should be eating

Study: Men on Viagra Equals More STDs

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 9:39am CDT by Digits

Men taking drugs for sexual potency have about triple the rate of sexually transmitted diseases than those not taking the medications, according to a new Harvard University study.

Which celeb has the sexiest back?

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 8:51am CDT by msnbc.com health

Which celeb has the sexiest back?

Pyro company owner blames firework for injuries

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 8:25am CDT by msnbc.com health

Pyro company owner blames firework for injuries

Long Beach pursues pot tax ballot measure

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 7:40am CDT by msnbc.com health

Long Beach pursues pot tax ballot measure

'Weekend warriors' fly in to prop up hospitals

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 6:54am CDT by Seagull

The doctor shortage is now so acute that locums from New Zealand are being flown from across the Tasman to work in country hospital emergency rooms - at times, just for a weekend's work.

For a 10-year-old, baseball inspiration

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 6:38am CDT by Spikegary

Tracey Ward cheered and applauded as she watched her son Alex run the bases Tuesday at New Era Park in Hamburg. The 10-year-old Alden resident had just connected with the ball during a one-hour baseball skills and conditioning clinic at the indoor facility on Lake Avenue.

Wearing a bike helmet might not make you any safer

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 6:36am CDT by Par4TheCourse

There was a dent in the side of my bicycle helmet after an inattentive driver collided with my Marin Novato on the Ontario Street bikeway, hurling me to the pavement. I concluded that my injuries would have been a lot worse had I not been wearing it.

All McNuggets not created equal - Paging Dr. Gupta

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 5:41am CDT by Michael Sautter

U.S. McNuggets not only contain more calories and fat than their British counterparts, but also chemicals not found across the Atlantic.

Obama bypassing Senate for new Medicare chief

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 4:49am CDT by msnbc.com health

Obama bypassing Senate for new Medicare chief

It's Life

Posted: July 7th, 2010, 1:41am CDT by Tony Wlliams

It's life and it's wonderful We live, we love, and play We share our hopes and dreams And we laugh along the way Things will happen which make us cry Things will happen to make us smile Everything that happens won't be great

WH: Obama filling Medicare post, bypassing Senate

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 8:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health

WH: Obama filling Medicare post, bypassing Senate

Congress.org - News : Health law rollout begins

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 6:34pm CDT by ONTIME

AND still not one congressman and other of their special interest will be subject to this hoax........How about the real law, the one under the Constitution?

Staying safe in extreme heat

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

Excessive heat can be deadly — here's how to protect yourself

Early pot smoking, depression may be linked

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 5:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Early pot smoking, depression may be linked

EPA: Clean-air rule would overturn Bush-era plan

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 5:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health

EPA: Clean-air rule would overturn Bush-era plan

Portland 'death house' doctor's license suspended

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 5:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Portland 'death house' doctor's license suspended

Glucosamine no better than placebo for back pain

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 4:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Doctors shouldn't recommend the popular supplement, researchers say

US yanks license of Mich.-based drug wholesaler

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 4:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

US yanks license of Mich.-based drug wholesaler

Calif GOP hopeful Fiorina completes surgeries

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 4:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Calif GOP hopeful Fiorina completes surgeries

FDA clears first implantable telescope for vision

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 4:24pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

U.S. health officials have approved a first-of-its-kind technology to counter a leading cause of blindness in older adults — a tiny telescope implanted inside the eye.

E-mail Smart Fitness

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 3:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health

E-mail Smart Fitness

Waterboarding Is Torture, Pickpocketing Is Theft, Rape Is Rape

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 3:27pm CDT by Chello

Waterboarding Is Torture, Pickpocketing Is Theft, Rape Is Rape

Child's neck size may reveal weight problems

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 3:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Measuring neck circumference may be as accurate as BMI, study suggests

Colon cancer screenings up, breast rate stalled

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 2:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Officials encouraged by rise in testing; more progress needed to save lives

No health coverage? How to cope

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 2:08pm CDT by Joel Schectman, AP Business Writer

The health care overhaul passed earlier this year will help many uninsured get coverage starting in 2014. But until then, Americans who lose employer coverage may find buying insurance on their own unaffordable.

How sad that some mothers would rather be seen as sex objects than breastfeed

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 2:00pm CDT by Solidarity Nite

The deputy editor of a magazine for new mothers has whipped her metaphorical bosom out for all to marvel at - defending her decision not to breastfeed her child using language which ought to have lads' magazines Zoo and Nuts competing to offer her a job.

Health insurers may soon offer contraceptives at no extra cost

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 1:45pm CDT by Chum

The average American woman who wants two children spends roughly five years trying to get pregnant or being pregnant. She spends a much longer time -- 30 years, on average -- trying to avoid pregnancy, often at no small expense.

Why You Should Eat Fish

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 1:32pm CDT by krishna-167929

"Have you ever heard the saying, "fish is great brain food"? Well, while there's little solid evidence to support the aphorism, there's no denying that eating fish positively affects your health.

Colon cancer screenings up, breast rate stalled

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 11:04am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

More older Americans are getting tested for colon cancer, with nearly two out of three getting recommended screenings.

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This woman can’t gain weight: She’s 21, 60 lbs.

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 10:18am CDT by Mike Celizic, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

It’s not easy to go through life leading a parade of people staring at you, whispering behind your back and wondering what’s wrong with you when, from your standpoint, nothing is wrong at all.

Zimbabweans wash dirty US dollars with soap, water

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 9:49am CDT by mcchubstr

The washing machine cycle takes about 45 minutes — and George Washington comes out much cleaner in the Zimbabwe-style laundering of dirty money.

Germany cuts health care spending, raises premiums

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 9:46am CDT by Verena Schmitt-Roschmann, Associated Press Writer

Faced with a ballooning deficit in Germany's health care system, Chancellor Angela Merkel's government decided Tuesday to raise premiums and cut into the profits of doctors, dentists, hospitals and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Eggs: Are they good or bad for my cholesterol? - MSN Health & Fitness - Cholesterol

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 9:43am CDT by Doug900

Apparently, Dr. Behrenbeck is not up on his research. Eating cholesterol does not raise cholesterol. It is medically proven. And, Eggs are one of the most perfect foods. They are so packed with nutrients, that an egg a day makes great sense.

German court allows gene diagnose of IVF embryos

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 9:43am CDT by Associated Press

Embryos created during in vitro fertilization can be screened for genetic defects before being implanted in the womb, a German high court said in a landmark ruling Tuesday.

Task force urges bone-density tests for more women

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 9:36am CDT by msnbc.com health

Task force urges bone-density tests for more women

To protect babies, keep car seats in the car

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 9:29am CDT by msnbc.com health

Almost 9,000 infants go to the ER each year for car seat-related injuries

Veterans Affairs head blasts administration over hospital incident

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 9:28am CDT by LindaMarie2

Incompetence strikes again !! In the VA care of Our Veterans.

Mother's diet, genes may raise birth defect risk

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 9:24am CDT by msnbc.com health

High-fat foods can affect embryo development in mice study

Help coming for uninsured part-time workers, but not yet

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 9:11am CDT by msnbc.com health

Starting in 2014, health law will offer choice of subsidized insurance plans

What your hair color says about you

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 9:04am CDT by msnbc.com health

Blondes have higher risk of melanoma; brunettes have more hair loss; redheads get more action

Conquering cellulite with exercise

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 9:04am CDT by msnbc.com health

Smart Fitness answers your exercise questions

Looks Great, Less Nutritious? | Mother Jones

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 8:32am CDT by supergerbil424

Eating all your vegetables was a lot better for you in the '50s. Store-bought veggies weren't as pretty back then, but according to USDA data, they were packed with a lot more nutrients than their modern counterparts.

Italy farmers protest import of "blue" mozzarella

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 8:14am CDT by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Writer

Thousands of Italian farmers and farm activists massed at Italy's border with Austria on Tuesday to protest the importation of what they called sub-quality foods pretending to be from Italy.

Women Getting Controversial Surgery To Mimic Virginity

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 8:07am CDT by maddad

VANCOUVER — Everything was at stake — her future marriage, her place in her conservative community, her life.

Cheetos With Melted Cheese -- The End of America or Delicious Delicacy?

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 7:50am CDT by LogicalAbsurdity

Move over, mystery meat! There's another food concoction that's causing some high-schoolers to gag all the way through the cafeteria line.

Airmen pay St. Baldrick's $6,645 for haircut

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 7:21am CDT by Spikegary

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) -- Does a free haircut sound like a good deal? Perhaps it sounds even better when a free haircut raises awareness and money to combat cancer in children.

The gout myth

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 6:22am CDT by Red Wolf

The attack came out of the blue and the pain was excruciating. Getting out of bed one morning, I placed my feet on the floor – and lurched headlong into the blanket box. My right big toe felt like it was being skewered by a pitchfork.

UN food safety meeting sets melamine limit

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 6:16am CDT by Associated Press

An international food safety meeting set the first global limits for melamine contamination in food and infant formula, the World Health Organization said Tuesday.

Students choose healthier food when given data

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 5:27am CDT by msnbc.com health

Posting calories, fat content alters some kids' eating habits, study finds

ICK Factor: Is Your Underwear Purchase Pre-Worn?

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 3:44am CDT by storyartist

Major department stores and lingerie stores exposed retagging and selling returned underwear as new.

Vote: How old were you when you first had sex?

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 2:46am CDT by msnbc.com health

Vote: How old were you when you first had sex?

Insecure brides recruit fat bridesmaids to make themselves look good - Telegraph

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 2:36am CDT by edwbaker

Brides are becoming so nervous about their appearance ahead of their wedding day that they intentionally pick fat friends to accompany them up the aisle, according to research.

Vivus says erectile dysfunction drug meets goals

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 10:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Vivus says erectile dysfunction drug meets goals

Many Birth Defects Preventable, Experts say

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 9:53pm CDT by Jobrny

"About one in every 33 children born in the United States has some sort of birth defect, according to the CDC."

BPA: Waiter, there may be a carcinogen in my soup

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 9:43pm CDT by krishna-167929

"What Sprague didn't realize is that BPA, or bisphenol A, is ubiquitous. Simply put, just about anything you eat that comes out of a can — from Campbell's Chicken Soup and SpaghettiOs to Diet Coke and BumbleBee Tuna — contains the same exact chemical.

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Natural Resources Defense Council files a court challenge over the Food and Drug Administration's handling of bisphenol A. ("BPA")

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 9:33pm CDT by krishna-167929

"Yesterday, the Natural Resources Defense Council made bold move on the front to ban BPA. The group filed a court challenge to the Food and Drug Administration's handling of bisphenol A, or BPA.

Eat Well - Pad your patties for a healthier burger

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 9:18pm CDT by Nature Quest

get your burger the healty way..yummy.

Gambia's president claims he has cure for AIDS

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 9:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health

'Miracle' concoction of green paste, bitter drink and bananas raises alarm

Wal-Mart worker, fired for legal pot smoking, sues | Reuters

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 8:56pm CDT by Newbigtech

A Michigan man has sued Wal-Mart Stores Inc for firing him after he tested positive for medical marijuana he was using legally to treat pain from an inoperable brain tumor and sinus cancer.

Horses dragged driver as he tried to stop rampage

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 7:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Horses dragged driver as he tried to stop rampage

Depression may double dementia risk, say researchers

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 7:23pm CDT by McSpocky

Having depression may nearly double the risk of developing dementia later in life, new research suggests. Experts know that the two conditions often co-exist, but it is not clear if one actually leads to the other.

Cooking Help

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 7:19pm CDT by frostyone

A couple of weeks ago my wife and I decided to make some rather drastic changes in our diets.

Is chocolate good for you?

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 7:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Flavanoids in cocoa may protect the heart, but don't overdo it

Thousands wrongly treated for whooping cough

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

Lab test errors led to misdiagnosed cases in several states, officials say

Study shows teens benefit from later school day

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 5:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Study shows teens benefit from later school day

More women urged to get osteoporosis tests

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 5:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Guidelines to include younger high-risk postmenopausal women

Study shows teens benefit from later school day

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 5:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Study shows teens benefit from later school day

The role of quality improvement in strengthening health systems in developing countries

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 4:37pm CDT by CHCCFINC

Health care leaders and improvement experts representing 15 countries met in October 2008 to catalyze the adoption of quality improvement (QI) methods to improve health care quality in resource-poor settings.

5 ways not to get sick on vacation

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 4:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Fight germs and avoid weight gain so you come back rested, not stressed

Swimmers ignore signs at beaches with E. coli

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 4:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Swimmers ignore signs at beaches with E. coli

Study shows teens benefit from later school day

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 4:13pm CDT by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer

Giving teens 30 extra minutes to start their school day leads to more alertness in class, better moods, less tardiness, and even healthier breakfasts, a small study found.

Task force urges bone-density tests for more women

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 4:01pm CDT by Stephanie Nano, Associated Press Writer

Routine screening for osteoporosis should include all younger postmenopausal women who have at least the same chance of a bone break as an older woman, a government task force said Monday.

Two Australians win Nobel Prize in medicine

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 3:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Barry J. Marshall, Robin Warren awarded for work on peptic ulcer disease

Heading out? What to know before you go on vacation..

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 3:32pm CDT by Nature Quest

things you need to know before heading on your vacation...very good tips, get a print out to carry with you...

Oil found in Gulf crabs raises new food chain fears

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 3:28pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

University scientists have spotted the first indications oil is entering the Gulf seafood chain — in crab larvae — and one expert warns the effect on fisheries could last "years, probably not a matter of months" and affect many species.

No Sweat Exercises Throughout The Day Can Add Up To Calories Burned

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 2:58pm CDT by T.C. KENNEDY

NO SWEAT EXERCISES THROUGHOUT THE DAY CAN ADD UP TO CALORIES BURNED. Credit this one to

Forget homeopathy, doctors need to make up their minds about placebos

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 2:51pm CDT by cartooncat

Doctors have made their views about homeopathy clear, but their position on whether placebos should be knowingly prescribed is distinctly vague

Three Skin Cancers You Should Know About

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 2:36pm CDT by Nature Quest

the most important thing you can do for your body is prevention.. look for the sign and things you should know about skin cancer..

Disgusted!!! Paying the same price... for LESS!!!

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 2:02pm CDT by ADad-1477522

From Softsoap(TM) to burgers and fries.... Have u seen those *itty bitty* burgers??? I've seen 'em, but won't pay for 'em. How about cars. U've all seen the "Mini-Cooper". That's like a British car had a sneeze and the Mini Cooper was the result.

Are they out to get you? Paranoia on the rise

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 1:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Irrational fears may be a lot more common than thought, surveys suggest

Dengue outbreak claims 3rd fatality in PR

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 1:54pm CDT by David Mcfadden, Associated Press Writer

Puerto Rico's top health official warned Monday that the U.S. island could face its worst-ever dengue fever outbreak if people don't act quickly to destroy breeding areas for disease-spreading mosquitoes.

Deet Finally Exposed as Neurotoxic

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 1:39pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

New research shows that the insect-repelling chemical deet actually functions in the same way as deadly nerve gases and dangerous pesticides, by attacking the nervous systems of both insects and mammals.

Paul Flynn: 'An appalling waste of cash'

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 1:29pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Paul Flynn, a member of the Council of Europe investigating the swine flu hoax, publishes his statement.

VA secretary: St. Louis mistakes 'unacceptable'

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 1:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health

VA secretary: St. Louis mistakes 'unacceptable'

Crash halts horses' rampage at Iowa July 4 parade

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 1:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Crash halts horses' rampage at Iowa July 4 parade

Heading out? What to know before you go

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 1:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Avoid your worst vacation ever. Talk to your doc and carry prescriptions

Woman ill after sex with vaccinated man

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 1:01pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

A woman who had sex with a member of the U.S. military vaccinated against smallpox subsequently contracted a related virus, health officials say.

TV and Video Games Lead to Attention Problems

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 12:11pm CDT by Jobrny

"Numerous studies have documented the negative effects of television exposure at a young age; TV viewing has been linked to behavioral and attention problems later in life.

Nebraska couple grieve for their soldier son

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 11:59am CDT by msnbc.com health

Nebraska couple grieve for their soldier son

Teen pregnancies tied to viewing sexy TV shows

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 11:39am CDT by msnbc.com health

Study: Those who watch racy shows are twice as likely to get pregnant

Low Sex Drive in Women

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 11:21am CDT by littlereddog

A woman's sexual desires naturally fluctuate over the years. Highs and lows commonly coincide with the beginning or end of a relationship or with major life changes, such as pregnancy, menopause or illness.

50 Fattiest Foods in the States

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 11:17am CDT by Digits

The 50 Fattiest Foods in the United States

Bad Diet Fuel Drug, Alcohol Addiction

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 9:08am CDT by Lisafrequency

When I wanrted to get off alcohol I was fortunate enough to be under the care of an Alternative Doctor who understood the connection of diet and addiction. Nobody believe me because so many people were brainwashed into beliving that alternative medicine is quackery.

Happy Birthday, NHS...From a Grateful Fan!

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 8:42am CDT by Ms CYPRAH

Today the British National Health Service (NHS) celebrates 62 years, and so do I this year. We were both born in 1948, one of the most amazing years in history when some significant world events took place.

5 foods to maximize your muscle power

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 5:02am CDT by msnbc.com health

Want tighter abs or bigger biceps? You need more than a workout program

Time to abandon this outdated view on staying out of the sun

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 4:56am CDT by Carloz

Vitamin D deficiency is well known as the classic cause of rickets and serious bone diseases, but in the last 10 years it has also been identified as a major risk factor for diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, infections, some cancers and other ills.

Medical-marijuana advocates seek society's approval

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 4:45am CDT by Carloz

This is the new science of pot, part of a fresh wave of study and innovation among scientists and cannabis advocates all seeking to solve a central dilemma: In Colorado and other states, first came the approval of marijuana as medicine.

Can You Be Fat And Fit? More Health Experts Say Yes

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 3:40am CDT by McSpocky

Health experts now think it's altogether possible to be overweight — but still fit.

Scientists create animals that are part-human

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 12:12am CDT by msnbc.com health

Stem cell experiments leading to genetic mixing of species

U.S. Chicken McNuggets 'contain Silly Putty chemical and more calories and fat' than in Britain

Posted: July 5th, 2010, 12:03am CDT by nearing

Chicken nuggets sold in U.S. branches of McDonald's contain a chemical used in Silly Putty.

Klamath Community College starting nursing program

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 10:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Klamath Community College starting nursing program

Olive oil fights breast cancer: Study

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 9:30pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Adding as little as 10 teaspoons of olive oil to your daily diet could help protect women against breast cancer, Spanish researchers say.

Exploratory study: High BMI linked to proximity to convenience stores

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 9:21pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Researchers at the University at Buffalo conducting a neighbourhood-scaled exploratory study that tested the association between the food environment, the built environment and women's body mass index (BMI) have found that women with homes closer to a supermarket, relative to a c …

Jobless benefits, training could be lost in Mich.

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 7:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Jobless benefits, training could be lost in Mich.

Where are the clean tables????

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 5:58pm CDT by Bonnie-1034943

Whatever happened to clean tables in restaurants? Where did good customer service disappear to?

Premature births blamed for more deaths

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

Much higher percentage of infant mortality than thought, study finds

Spooked horses take off, injure Iowa parade-goers

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 3:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Spooked horses take off, injure Iowa parade-goers

Mom's drinking cuts son's sperm count

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 2:51pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The more women drink during pregnancy, the lower the sperm counts of their sons tend to be in adulthood, Danish researchers say.

How nutritious is Vitaminwater?

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 1:59pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Vitaminwater was on sale at my local grocery store this week, 10 20-ounce bottles for $10, which made me wonder whether anybody really needs that much of the stuff.

More women having double mastectomies

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 12:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Study: Rising number have both breasts removed, even if cancer only in 1

Trust: A Five letter word with so many implications

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 12:13pm CDT by ADad-1477522

Trust. It's a *simple* word. Right??? As a child u learn who and what to trust. As a teen, u want to be trusted w the "family car", so u can go on that date w the pretty girl, or that hunky guy. Then u get married, settle down and have a family.

Sex 101: Schools offer couples lessons in love

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 11:47am CDT by msnbc.com health

More people head to the classroom to bone up on bedroom skills

Psychedelic mushrooms ease OCD symptoms

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 11:45am CDT by msnbc.com health

First study of psilocybin since '70s finds it reduces severe compulsion

9 condiments that are good for you

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 11:33am CDT by msnbc.com health

Boost your health with a squeeze of this and dash of that

A Picture is Worth... In 1991 The Fattest US States Were As Thin As The Leanest in 2009

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 11:07am CDT by Par4TheCourse

TreeHugger has done post after post on why people in the United States are fat, detailing everything from the effects of farm policy, suburban develop, the recession, and sedentary lifestyles on the growing number of Americans with soaring Body Mass Indexes.

The Euthanasia Drumbeat Gets Louder

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 11:02am CDT by Old Bohemian

Across the world, the inexorable push for accepting the new culture of death continues unabated.

Arena Pharmaceuticals in deal for obesity drug

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 10:26am CDT by msnbc.com health

Arena Pharmaceuticals in deal for obesity drug

Moving in slo-mo? 10 ways to pick up your pace

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 10:06am CDT by msnbc.com health

Find out what's fueling your fatigue — and what to do about it

High court backs Reno hospital in malpractice case

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 9:54am CDT by msnbc.com health

High court backs Reno hospital in malpractice case

Gulf Seafood After the Oil Spill: Who Decides How Safe Is Safe?

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 8:58am CDT by Michael Sautter

AOL News spent the past two weeks chasing down precisely who is doing that testing and how they decide what is safe to eat.

How much forgetfulness is too much?

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 8:19am CDT by msnbc.com health

Not just losing your keys once, but a pattern of lapses

Congo: burn survivors recover from tanker blast

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 8:06am CDT by msnbc.com health

Congo: burn survivors recover from tanker blast

Fructose intake may increase blood pressure risk

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 6:36am CDT by msnbc.com health

Fructose intake may increase blood pressure risk

Hayden considering ban on pot dispensaries

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 4:13am CDT by msnbc.com health

Hayden considering ban on pot dispensaries

New meningitis vaccine could stop outbreaks in their tracks

Posted: July 4th, 2010, 2:41am CDT by Seagull

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

The poison fed to our babies

Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 9:49pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

CONFIDENTIAL emails reveal Australia's food regulator discussed hiding from the Federal Government international warnings about a potentially dangerous chemical used in plastic bottles.

Colorado bison meat recalled after link to E. coli

Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 8:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Colorado bison meat recalled after link to E. coli

Wish you could feel no pain? Think again

Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 1:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Life without pain signal is dangerous, report on rare disorder shows

What men want in the bedroom and beyond

Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 1:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health

And what does it mean if a guy checks out other ladies in front of his wife?

What Big Eyes You Have, Dear, but Are Those Lenses Risky?

Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 1:00pm CDT by Matti Viikate

Of all the strange outfits and accessories Lady Gaga wore in her "Bad Romance" video, who would have guessed that the look that would catch fire would be the huge anime-style eyes she flashed in the bathtub?

Grandmother left with horrific facial burns after household drain cleaner explodes in her face

Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 12:41pm CDT by cartooncat

A grandmother has been left with horrific burns after a household drain cleaner exploded in her face.

Colorado Firm Recalls Bison Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 11:15am CDT by Par4TheCourse

WASHINGTON, July 2, 2010 - Rocky Mountain Natural Meats, a Henderson, Colo. establishment, is recalling approximately 66,000 pounds of ground and tenderized steak bison products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S.

Graphic anti-drug message stirs up pupils and critics

Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 11:11am CDT by Seagull

The first boy faints before Pat Buckley has even started to talk about drugs. It's Wednesday afternoon at Rutherford College in Te Atatu, West Auckland.

53 Aussie medics arrive - PNG

Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 10:41am CDT by Seagull

FIFTY-three Australian medical specialists and personnel arrived in Port Moresby yesterday to conduct the annual Operation Open Heart (OOH). They will begin the operations this afternoon for a week.

AP: ObamaCare will flood nation's emergency rooms

Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 10:14am CDT by The Grim Creeper

'Remember when Democrats told us that we needed to have government do a top-down reform of the entire American health-care system in order to cut costs?'

Map of Obesity in U.S. 2010

Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 10:07am CDT by Digits

Adult obesity rates increased in 28 states in the past year, and declined only in the District of Columbia (D.C.), according to F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future 2010, a report from the Trust for America's Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RW …

West Nile virus confirmed in Weld County woman

Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 10:03am CDT by msnbc.com health

West Nile virus confirmed in Weld County woman

The Battle for Vanessa: should her father -- convicted domestic violence criminal -- get custody?

Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 8:24am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Vanessa was born in Dayton, but given up for adoption one month before birth. Now the child's father has stepped forward, saying he wants her back.

Gulf states seeking mental health money from BP

Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 7:56am CDT by msnbc.com health

Gulf states seeking mental health money from BP

No One Ever Dies of Cancer: The Shocking Truth

Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 7:36am CDT by CesarFS

It is hard to challenge medical facts and medical authority especially when matters of addressing cancer are concerned.

Older, white women join Kenya's sex tourism

Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 4:17am CDT by msnbc.com health

1 in 5 wealthy female travelers in search of young men, locals estimate

Autistic man's care renews shocking debate

Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 3:48am CDT by msnbc.com health

Many mainstream doctors call electric-shock treatments barbaric

Doctors complete full intestinal transplant -

Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 3:31am CDT by Seagull

Surgeons in Melbourne have completed Australia's first full intestinal transplant. The 12-hour multi-organ transplant was completed at Melbourne's Austin Hospital early this morning.

Burned Cat gets new lease on life

Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 1:19am CDT by Tom Snyder

I'd like to have a few minutes alone with whoever burned this cat. Glad to see a year later that the feline is doing well and has a new job as the Humane Society mascot.

NFL player Chris Henry

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 10:36pm CDT by One Miscreant

As tragic as Chris Henry's story is, I can't help but draw a correlation to Vets of Iraq and Afghanistan. Head trauma is head trauma, whether it's to a talented professional athlete or an honorable US military volunteer.

'Chastened' -- One Woman's (Voluntary) Year Without Sex

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 9:52pm CDT by Adriana "Dri" Marmo

That's right: the category is Health!

Are you caught in the stress cycle?

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 9:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Are you caught in the stress cycle?

Call to ban cheap booze in Top End -

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 9:33pm CDT by Seagull

The Northern Territory Council of Social Services says cheap wine should not be allowed to be sold in the Northern Territory

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My Mother… Lynda Schultz - The Martyr

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 9:27pm CDT by robertlyn-schultz

Oi, My Mother… I love her dearly, but Oh Boy can she irritate me at times.I am currently sitting here with my grandma in Seal Beach, and my Mom has just gone out to do her/their shopping and other errands.

Dean Tornabene's Secrets of The 6 Pack - The Home Routine

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 9:19pm CDT by Alando OConner

Dean Tornabene's Secrets of The 6 Pack - The Home Routine

Cepheid Xpert MRSA/SA Blood Culture Assay for Use with the GeneXpert Dx System: Class I Recall

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 8:52pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

ISSUE: The firm received increasing numbers of complaints for false negative MRSA results when compared to MRSA positive results received from culture methods.

12 ways to ward off diabetes

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 8:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health

These steps could save you from a lifetime of blood sugar monitoring

Is a good sweat necessary for a good workout?

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 8:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Plus, what not to wear when exercising and the latest advice on weights

How to work out at your desk

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 8:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

How to work out at your desk

Two Brothers Charged With Impregnating Girl, 10

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 5:45pm CDT by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

It is very disquieting to think some men exploited a baby girl as a sex toy to be impregnated for their own gratification. What would you do if your 10 year old baby daughter got raped continually by some men?

Demo planned for car operated by blind motorist

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 5:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Demo planned for car operated by blind motorist

Being a good sports parent

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 4:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Let the kids enjoy the game, experts say

Two drinks a day help men avoid heart attack

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 4:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Moderate consumption can help raise 'good' cholesterol, study finds

Ohio lake's algae dangerous to swimmers, economy

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 4:00pm CDT by John Seewer, Associated Press Writer

Patches of green and turquoise slime floated like thick paint in the channel behind Kyle Biesel's home. His pontoon boat sat covered up, unused for weeks, on a wooden lift stained by the algae.

Your keyboard can give you food poisoning

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 3:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Keyboards can be up to five times dirtier than toilet seats, study found

Correction: Germany right-to-die story

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 3:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Correction: Germany right-to-die story

Scientists Discover Keys to Long Life

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 2:48pm CDT by nearing

By analyzing the DNA of the world's oldest people, Boston University scientists said Thursday they have discovered a genetic signature of longevity. They expect soon to offer a test that could let people learn whether they have the constitution to live to a very old age.

HHS Launches New Consumer Focused Health Care Website www.HealthCare.gov

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 2:40pm CDT by McSpocky

A Powerful New Information Tool That Will Give Consumers More Control Over Their Own Health Care and Allow Them to Compare Their Coverage Option

Medicare-TennCare billing investigation settled

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 2:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Medicare-TennCare billing investigation settled

Colorado to offer coverage to uninsured

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 2:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Colorado to offer coverage to uninsured

Sleep woes linked to middle-aged pudge

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 1:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health

As if you weren't already lying awake worrying

Correction: Germany right-to-die story

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 1:17pm CDT by Associated Press

In a story June 25 about a right-to-die case, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Germany's top criminal court legalized assisted suicide. The court didn't rule on the issue of assisted suicide. The case involved a woman in a vegetative coma who was being kept alive through an intravenous feeding tube, though not terminally ill. The court overturned the attempted manslaughter conviction of a lawyer who had told the woman's daughter she could remove the tube from her mother. The woman had previously said she did not want to be kept alive under such circumstances.

Pro-anorexia movement has cult-like appeal

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 1:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Experts alarmed by Web sites that promote self-starvation

List of [Medical] Device Recalls

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 12:53pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

FDA posts consumer information about the most serious medical device recalls. These products are on the list because there is a reasonable chance that they could cause serious health problems or death.

Travel health: When tanning leads to third-degree burns - Telegraph

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 12:53pm CDT by midnightbliss10

The charity Cancer Research UK has blamed the package-holiday boom of the Seventies for a huge rise in cases of melanoma, yet Britons still roast themselves while on holiday.

Accutane heart, liver risks higher than expected

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 12:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Study suggests patients taking acne drug need to be closely monitored

Sunscreen: Friend or Foe?

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 12:02pm CDT by nyghtshayde

Now it's the start of the big beach weekend, and many of us will soon begin slathering on the sunscreen to protect ourselves from harmful rays. But how effective and safe is that sunscreen from your local drugstore? CAP has the answer:

Report: Smoking rate within LGBT community nearly double general population

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 11:41am CDT by Lilithbytes

A startling disparity exists between the smoking rate in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community compared to the general population, concludes a new report released by the American Lung Association.

Walmart fires employee for using medical marijuana in Michigan

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 10:43am CDT by Digits

"Joseph is an example of a patient for whom marijuana has had a life-changing positive effect," the complaint states. A Walmart spokesman said he sympathized with Casias, but defended the dismissal.

Study Explores Genetics of Extreme Longevity

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 10:39am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The genetic variants associated with long life involve ways of overcoming the effects of disease-associated gene variants, she said.

Fructose Linked to High Blood Pressure

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 10:21am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

People who consume the amount of fructose found in two-and-a-half regular soft drinks a day appear to have a higher risk of hypertension, a cross-sectional study showed.

Prescription Pill-Popping By Far Florida's Leading Killer

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 10:08am CDT by take2la

Prescription drugs as a whole are killing far more Floridians than illegal drugs, with some 8,600 deaths last year involving at least one prescription drug, according to an annual report released today by the Florida Medical Examiners Commission.

Doctors amputated her wrong leg

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 9:01am CDT by msnbc.com health

91-year-old Austrian woman lost both limbs after botched operation

Health law to bring longer ER waits, crowding?

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 8:29am CDT by msnbc.com health

U.S. already facing shortage of family physicians, experts say

How a little olive oil every day can keep breast cancer at bay

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 6:46am CDT by manzil

Research shows that the Mediterranean oil mounts a multi-pronged attack on the tumours, stunting their growth, driving their cells to implode and protecting against potentially-cancerous damage to DNA.

Junk-food dieters fake their way to skinny

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 6:43am CDT by msnbc.com health

Diet soda, sugar-free gum keep calories down, but at what cost?

How the Haitian diaspora helps at home

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 6:26am CDT by Buzz of the Orient

There is a point on the unforgiving mountain that separates Port-au-Prince from Jacmel past which the switchbacks become gentler, signalling, at last, the descent into this halcyon city.

Swine Flu Pandemic Revealed

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 6:20am CDT by manzil

Britain spent more than £1.2bn tackling the swine flu pandemic but the response was proportionate, an independent review has concluded. Britain spent £1.01bn on drugs such as anti-virals, vaccines and antibiotics.

Health overhaul may mean longer ER waits, crowding

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 6:19am CDT by msnbc.com health

Health overhaul may mean longer ER waits, crowding

Health problems linger for most 9/11 escapees

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 5:56am CDT by msnbc.com health

World Trade Center registry tracking respiratory and psychological issues

FDA Warns Public About Magic Coffee Powder

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 5:54am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Safety Alert concerning Magic Power Coffee, an instant coffee product marketed as a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement.

61,000 lbs of Beef Products Recalled

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 5:50am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Sampco, Inc. of Chicago, Il is recalling approximately 61,000 pounds of cooked canned and frozen beef products that may contain the animal drug Ivermectin.

Feline's Pride Issues Nationwide Recall of Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 5:11am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Feline's Pride is announcing a recall of Feline's Pride Raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, Natural Chicken Formula, Net Wt. 2.5 lbs. (1.13 kg., 40 oz.) produced on 6/10/10, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Banned FEMA Trailers Used to House BP Oil Spill Workers

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 5:05am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Trailer homes originally used by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to house people following Hurricane Katrina, and that were subsequently banned from being used as long-term housing due to illegal levels of formaldehyde, are resurfacing as housing for workers involv …

Tri-Union Seafoods Recall 12-Ounce Solid White Tuna in Water

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 5:01am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

San Diego, CA: Tri-Union Seafoods LLC, is issuing a recall of a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 12-ounce solid white tuna in water.

Health overhaul may mean longer ER waits, crowding

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 5:00am CDT by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer

Emergency rooms, the only choice for patients who can't find care elsewhere, may grow even more crowded with longer wait times under the nation's new health law.

With no Mr. Right in sight, time for plan B

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 4:40am CDT by msnbc.com health

More women are silencing their biological clocks via sperm donation

10 surprising places where germs lurk

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 3:21am CDT by msnbc.com health

Vacuum cleaners, grocery carts and even lemon slices can harbor bacteria

Slimming down for your big day

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 3:14am CDT by msnbc.com health

Fitness experts answer questions on dieting and exercise for brides-to-be

Afghan opiate use has doubled in 5 years, UN says

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 2:49am CDT by msnbc.com health

Afghan opiate use has doubled in 5 years, UN says

Woman takes out ad to sell breast milk

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 1:12am CDT by msnbc.com health

100 oz. for sale because baby refuses bottles, mom doesn't like to waste

Quiz: Are you an adult with ADHD?

Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 12:35am CDT by msnbc.com health

Quiz: Are you an adult with ADHD?

20,000 Studies on Marijuana; What Don't Scientists 'Know' Yet?

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 10:22pm CDT by amelio

And what have we learned from these 20,000+ studies? Not surprisingly, quite a lot. For starters, we know that cannabis and its active constituents are uniquely safe and effective as therapeutic compounds.

Leaked Internal Memo Shows How VA System'lly Screws Over Wounded Vets to Maintain Performance Grades

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 9:28pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

A newly surfaced internal memo shows that VA health facilities get good grades by delaying and denying care.

Maine egg farm works to show it's caring for hens

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 9:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Maine egg farm works to show it's caring for hens

Are you a hypochondriac?

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 8:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Are you a hypochondriac?

Are You Addicted to the Past?

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 8:52pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

We all know someone (maybe even YOU) who's not living in 2010. Maybe they're stuck in the old market, old economy, their old decisions, their old career, an old relationship.

Battling the bulge in the burbs

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 7:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Studies examine links between obesity, sprawl

Frozen with fear? Science tells why

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 7:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Researchers seek better understanding of how anxiety rules the brain

How do you want your cold medicine?

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 6:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Thin strips, freezer pops and throat sprays offer new twist on old products

Return of a hairy trend

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 5:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Return of a hairy trend

VA hospital may have infected 1,800 veterans with HIV and Hepatitis

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 5:15pm CDT by luckydog

(CNN) -- A Missouri VA hospital is under fire because it may have exposed more than 1,800 veterans to life-threatening diseases such as hepatitis and HIV. John Cochran VA Medical Center in St.

Americans getting fatter, especially in the South

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 5:14pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

(Reuters) - Obesity rates climbed again last year with 28 U.S. states reporting adults are fatter now than a year ago, two advocacy groups said on Tuesday.

BBC News - Genes predict living beyond 100

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 5:08pm CDT by M. Onger

"We tested our model in an independent set of centenarians and achieved an accuracy of 77%," explained Professor Sebastiani. "So out of 100 centenarians we could correctly predict the outcome of 77."

HHS Secretary Sebelius Announces New Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 4:00pm CDT by proglib

The U.S.

Hundreds of coins foundin French patient's belly

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 3:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Necklaces, needles alsodiscovered in 62-year-old man

7 foods that fight over-40 fat

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 3:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Add these smart choices to your diet to boost nutrition and shed pounds

Federal Government Launches New Health Insurance Website

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 3:37pm CDT by CHCCFINC

The federal government is launching an information clearinghouse for consumers Thursday — healthcare.gov — meant to help patients navigate the health insurance landscape.

Enrique Iglesias' Shy Bladder

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 3:36pm CDT by arisandino

Enrique Iglesias is too shy to urinate in front of other people.

Lansinoh: Reglan or Domperidone users: We need your help!

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 3:26pm CDT by SocialKwan

Calling all moms who have used Reglan (metoclopramide) or Domperidone! The United States Lactation Consultant Association is asking for your help with an important study.

Cold cereal might beat a hot breakfast

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 2:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Cold cereal might beat a hot breakfast

'Man with the golden arm' saves 2million babies in half a century of donating rare type of blood

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 2:15pm CDT by Solidarity Nite

An Australian man who has been donating his extremely rare kind of blood for 56 years has saved the lives of more than two million babies.

Depressed? Fish oil might help

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 2:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Depressed? Fish oil might help

Lansinoh: Warning: New guidelines for contraceptive use could compromise ability to breastfeed

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 1:44pm CDT by SocialKwan

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines for birth control use. They now sanction the use of progesterone injections, progestin-only pills, and combined (progestin-estrogen) oral contraceptives within the first month postpartum

62-year-old British woman gives birth

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 1:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Boy delivered by Caesarean; mother is oldest in U.K. to have a baby

New Study Could Aid Treatment Of Cancer Stem Cells

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 1:33pm CDT by commprof

A new study concerning cancer stem cells could aid in the treatment of tumors.

Living to 100? Researchers close in on genetic factors

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 1:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Centenarians have a number of genetic variations in common, new study shows

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Tri-Union Seafoods Issues Precautionary, Voluntary Recall of Limited 12-Ounce Solid White Tuna in Water

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 1:06pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

San Diego – Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is issuing a precautionary, voluntary recall of a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 12-ounce solid white tuna in water.

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Feline's Pride Issues Nationwide Recall of its Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food Due to Salmonella Contamination

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 1:04pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Buffalo, NY – Feline's Pride is announcing a voluntary recall of Feline's Pride Raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, Natural Chicken Formula, Net Wt. 2.5 lbs. (1.13 kg., 40 oz.) produced on 6/10/10, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

New meningitis vaccine could stop outbreaks

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 12:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health

New meningitis vaccine could stop outbreaks

Poverty main cause of obesity problem in South

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 12:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health

50 percent in Miss. will be heavy by 2015 if trend continues, expert says

More kid jewelry recalled due to toxic cadmium

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 11:55am CDT by msnbc.com health

Trinkets distributed at doctor and dentist offices over the past 5 years

Sector Snap: Home Health Care stocks tumble

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 11:19am CDT by Associated Press

Shares of home health providers fell Thursday as the Securities and Exchange Commission formally opened an investigation into potential medicare billing fraud at Amedisys Inc. and Almost Family Inc.

CDC: West Nile virus illness continue to decline

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 11:02am CDT by Associated Press

Last year's West Nile virus season was the mildest in eight years, and just one case of serious illness has been reported so far this year.

Milk - Does a body no good.

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 10:09am CDT by weRdoomed

A bowl of sugary cereal and ice cold milk. Part of a complete (American) breakfast! To clarify, I enjoy milk, cheese, and icecream. I am not lactose intolerant (as far as I can tell) and I actually crave milk after a night of too-much drinking.

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Money can buy happiness — or at least one kind

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 9:25am CDT by msnbc.com health

From Togo to Denmark, big bucks bring well-being, global study finds

CSPI urges ban of 3 common carcinogenic food dyes

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 8:51am CDT by krishna-167929

"The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) says food dyes pose a number of risks to the American public and is calling on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban three of the most commonly used dyes: Red 40, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6.

Are donating tainted blood and 'trangendered' people the next 'gay rights?'

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 8:13am CDT by laws-john

The United States, Canada, France and Germany and many other countries presently maintain a lifetime donation ban for men who have had sex with other men.

Gulf Oil Spill: Therapies for Airborne Poisons

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 7:17am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

When exposure to toxins is dramatically increased, as is the case for people in the Gulf area, the body rapidly becomes overwhelmed and the detoxification pathways normally used to excrete toxins cannot keep up with the exposure.

Coeliac-disease beating foods

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 6:50am CDT by Seagull

WITH food allergies on the rise, canny food producers are tailoring a whole new range of products to meet the demand in restricted diets.

Cloning pets: In search of Fluffy 2.0

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 6:34am CDT by msnbc.com health

Gene banking booms as owners hope to reproduce furry friends

Egypt fights smoking with new tobacco tax

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 6:14am CDT by Sarah Raslan, Associated Press Writer

Egyptian smokers saw prices surge Thursday by as much as 100 percent as the government slapped new taxes on tobacco products in a bid to curb smoking and raise money for public health programs in the Arab world's most populous nation.

AP IMPACT: Millions of vaccine doses to be burned

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 5:54am CDT by msnbc.com health

AP IMPACT: Millions of vaccine doses to be burned

Special sex just for the holidays?

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 5:31am CDT by msnbc.com health

Her scroogey husband only gives generously on certain occasions

In Mass., a politically correct casino debate

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 5:04am CDT by msnbc.com health

In Mass., a politically correct casino debate

Harpers Ferry residents warned about rabid animals

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 4:55am CDT by msnbc.com health

Harpers Ferry residents warned about rabid animals

AP IMPACT: Millions of vaccine doses to be burned

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 4:35am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

About a quarter of the swine flu vaccine produced for the U.S. public has expired — meaning that a whopping 40 million doses worth about $260 million are being written off as trash.

On fire in the OR: Hundreds are hurt every year

Posted: July 1st, 2010, 1:27am CDT by msnbc.com health

Latest data reveal about 600 people are set ablaze during surgery

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