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Health care law may hamper limited insurance plans

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 10:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Health care law may hamper limited insurance plans

Sex Breaking News With Poll-non-partisan

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 9:45pm CDT by Socrates1

I'm not asking for credentials. I'm not asking for a party, nor am I asking a position. I'm just saying....sex this weekend? Time to reestablish that connection? Perhaps even skip blogging for that 30 seconds..:) I ask the question, you decide.

Female vets suffering post-traumatic stress overlooked

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 9:20pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

Female veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder aren't getting proper medical help, even though they suffer at about the same rate as their male counterparts, experts say. The average female patient in the Veterans Administration medical system is 48 years old -- b …

Congress OKs bill on VA cemetery burials

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 9:17pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

WASHINGTON — A bill to allow some parents of fallen soldiers to be buried next to their children in national military cemeteries has been approved by Congress.

Comprehensive Veterans' Benefits Bill Passes Congress

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 8:32pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii), Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee, praised his colleagues for supporting a comprehensive veterans benefits package now headed to the White House for President Obama's consideration.

Gulf oil spill: can region keep its seafood on America's dinner?

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 8:01pm CDT by Nature Quest

Gulf shrimp-boat captains from Louisiana to Florida aren't finding anything wrong with their catch as they motor into waters reopened after this summer's oil spill off the Louisiana coast.

Could bad meat cause a positive drug test?

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 7:48pm CDT by ReyRik

Medical experts are divided over whether bad meat could result in a positive finding in a doping test.

Fuel your young athlete for peak performance

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 7:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Timing, size and type of meals matter — so do fluids

Authorities: Mich. mom faked son's cancer in scam

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 7:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Authorities: Mich. mom faked son's cancer in scam

Diabetes: Olympia Dukakis and Louis Zorich talk about living with the disease..

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 7:28pm CDT by Nature Quest

"I don't eat spaghetti or pasta or breads now," Louis Zorich said. "As a result, I lost weight, which is very important. And, though I did take care of myself before, I got even more strict."

Judge hears testimony over marijuana ban

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 6:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Judge hears testimony over marijuana ban

Scientists discover how to 'switch off' pain of migraines - Telegraph

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 6:26pm CDT by Bonnie-1034943

Migraine sufferers could have their headaches switched off after researchers discovered a gene that acts like a pain thermostat in the brain.

What happens to leftover frozen embryos?

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 6:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

What happens to leftover frozen embryos?

NIH scientists describe how salmonella bacteria spread in humans

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 5:38pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

New findings by National Institutes of Health scientists could explain how salmonella bacteria, a common cause of food poisoning, efficiently spread in people.

BBC News - Tobacco firm loses legal battle

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 5:36pm CDT by what?chatting?

A leading tobacco company has lost a legal fight to stop Scottish Parliament legislation banning the display of tobacco products in shops. life or money bags?

CDC chief picks 6 'winnable battles' in health

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 5:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health

CDC chief picks 6 'winnable battles' in health

McDonald's denies report of dropping health care

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 4:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health

McDonald's denies report of dropping health care

Junk Food: The New Weight Loss Diet? - US News and World Report

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 4:41pm CDT by Janet Daley

A new way to lose weight is gaining popularity with junk food

Merck to appeal $4.6M verdict in Mass. fraud case

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 4:38pm CDT by Linda A. Johnson, AP Business Writer

Drugmaker Merck & Co. plans to appeal a federal court verdict that a former subsidiary caused the commonwealth of Massachusetts to overpay pharmacists for a widely used asthma medication, the company said Thursday.

Diabetes: Olympia Dukakis and Louis Zorich talk about living with the disease - latimes.com

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 4:04pm CDT by Janet Daley

Diabetes growing worldwide as a crisis

Americans still not tolerant of the mentally ill

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 4:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Americans still not tolerant of the mentally ill

Reefer Gladness

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 4:01pm CDT by truthlover

The pros and cons of legalizing pot in California--and who's funding the opposition and why.

Study on twins may quiet doubts on PTSD-trauma link

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 3:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Researchers found major difference in mental disorders in twins if one had seen combat

Calif. gov vetoes lesser-known health reform bills

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 3:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Calif. gov vetoes lesser-known health reform bills

Segway owner donated 1,000 scooters to U.S. troops

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 3:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Contribution came days before Jimi Heselden, 62, died on two-wheel device

Do parents discriminate against heavier kids? | abc7.com

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 3:10pm CDT by B-Rizzle

Young people who are overweight may face discrimination from their own parents. A new study out of the University of North Texas in Denton focused on which children get assistance from their parents when buying a car.

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Doctors' Group TV ad promoting vegetarianism by blasting McDonalds rejected by Florida stations (video)

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 3:01pm CDT by Carloz

The ad depicts an overweight man lying in a morgue holding a half-eaten hamburger, with a woman crying over his body. The McDonald's golden arch logo appears over his pale feet with the words ``i was lovin' it.''

Coffee, tea linked to lower risk of brain tumor | Reuters

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 2:56pm CDT by B-Rizzle

Coffee and tea lovers may have a decreased likelihood of developing the most common form of malignant brain tumor in adults, a new study suggests.

Fast Food Employees Have Lousy Health Insurance. But They'll Get To Keep It For Now.

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 2:47pm CDT by Gulliver's Island

Here's a headline sure to give the White House and its allies grief today: "McDonald's May Drop Health Plan." It's for an article by Janet Adamy in the Wall Street Journal.

FDA orders halt to marketing of unapproved single-ingredient oral colchicine

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 2:39pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Drug commonly used to prevent gout, treat gout flares, and treat Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)

'Massive spin' on child ADHD study

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 2:30pm CDT by take2la

A high-profile child psychologist accused drugs companies and other scientists on Thursday of falsely claiming attention deficit disorder (ADHD) was a genetic disease in order to promote the controversial drug Ritalin.

Dean Smith takes in another Bobcats practice

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 1:36pm CDT by Mike Cranston, AP Sports Writer

Dean Smith was a popular man on Thursday.

CDC chief picks 6 'winnable battles' in health

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 1:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Smoking, AIDS, obesity and teen pregnancy among the priorities chosen

Forced flu shot policy leads to lawsuit

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 12:57pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

A mandatory flu-shot policy imposed by Anderson, S.C. based-hospital AnMed Health led at least one employee to file a class-action lawsuit against the facility, citing a violation of privacy, reports the Anderson Independent Mail.

Walgreen starting medication disposal program

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 12:37pm CDT by Marley Seaman, AP Health Writer

Walgreen Co. said Thursday it will begin selling special envelopes to shoppers to help them dispose of medications they no longer need.

CDC chief picks 6 'winnable battles' in health

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 12:34pm CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

Where would you start if you were charged with keeping the nation healthy? Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has chosen six priorities — winnable battles, he calls them.

Novartis fined $422.5M in marketing, kickback case

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 12:26pm CDT by Kathy Matheson, Associated Press Writer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. will pay $422.5 million in penalties for marketing an epilepsy medicine for unapproved uses and for paying kickbacks to doctors to prescribe it and five other drugs, federal officials announced Thursday.

Researchers make progress with stem cell alternative

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 12:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Method, which doesn't use embryos, could be step toward developing new treatments

Health care law may hamper limited insurance plans

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 9:20am CDT by Tom Murphy, AP Business Writer

The new health care law could make it difficult for companies like McDonald's to continue offering limited insurance coverage to their low-wage workers.

Stealing beauty: Cosmetics top list of swiped goods

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 7:27am CDT by Melissa Dahl, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

When magazine headlines shout "steal this look!" — some women are taking that literally.

SAfrican AIDS orphans aging

Posted: September 30th, 2010, 5:19am CDT by Jenny Gross, Associated Press Writer

When the Mohau children's home opened in 1997, orphans with AIDS died every other day. But these days, not one child has been lost in seven years — and as they age with the help of drugs they face the teen complexities of dating and sex.

Govt warns about sleep positioners

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 11:22am CDT by Associated Press

The government is warning parents and caregivers to stop using infant sleep positioners — those soft fabric products that anxious parents put in the crib to keep babies safely sleeping on their backs.

J&J CEO to address recalls

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 11:13am CDT by msnbc.com health

J&J CEO to address recalls

Gym culture not working out for the French

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 10:46am CDT by LogicalAbsurdity

Despite increasing awareness of the benefits of healthy eating and physical exercise, going to the gym in France is still a niche activity that has yet to capture the mainstream.

Scotlands War on FAT and FLAB

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 10:46am CDT by Janet Daley

The War on Fat and Flab in Europe..who is winning and what is the real cause

Malawi adopts UN guidelines on AIDS

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 10:38am CDT by Associated Press

Malawi's vice president says her AIDS-ravaged southern African country will adopt the latest U.N. health guidelines that call for putting HIV-positive people on drugs sooner.

Federal Government Forms a Work Group on MRSA in Meat

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 10:28am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

It turns out nobody in the government not the FDA, not the USDA, not the Consumer Product Safety Commission was even testing for MRSA in meat, let alone mandating or even suggesting any recalls.

Breast-Feeding for 6 Months May Prevent Infant Infections - Yahoo! News

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 10:09am CDT by midnightbliss10

TUESDAY, Sept. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Children who derive all their nutrition from breast-milk during their first six months of life are less prone to a host of common infections, new Greek research says.

Curry powder targets cancer cells resistant to chemotherapy

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 10:08am CDT by cartooncat

A common ingredient in curry could help target and destroy chemotherapy-resistant cancer cells, scientists said today. This could improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy and also help prevent the disease from returning.

Family disputes Colorado vet's story of war injury

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 9:49am CDT by msnbc.com health

Family disputes Colorado vet's story of war injury

Depression soars among Gulf residents after oil spill

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 9:46am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Residents living alongside the Gulf of Mexico have experienced a decrease in emotional health and satisfaction with their communities since the BP oil spill.

White House gives out $60,000 for healthy apps

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 9:26am CDT by Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Writer

The White House is giving out $60,000 to University of Southern California students and other contest winners who created phone apps to encourage exercise and healthy eating.

Teens' Mental Health Not Harmed by Abortion, Study Contends

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 9:23am CDT by American Spirit

While some research has linked abortion to the development of mental health problems, a small new study says teenagers who undergo the procedure aren't more likely to be depressed and have low self-esteem than other pregnant teens.

Will Generic Lipitor Be Delayed?

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 9:22am CDT by Angel_C

Two,years ago, Pfizer reached a deal that generic Lipitor, the best-selling drug in the U.S., would launch on Nov. 11, 2010 — a little more than a month from now.

Homeopathy: A Healthier Way to Treat Depression?

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 9:18am CDT by American Spirit

Recent studies published in leading medical journals have seriously questioned the efficacy of conventional pharmaceutical treatment of people with mild or moderate depression.

Mid-life crisis begins in 30s'

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 8:37am CDT by hillstonesarah

Work and relationship pressures make the mid-30s the start of many British people's unhappiest decade, a survey suggests.

Most print, TV news editors overlook bed bug summit

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 8:30am CDT by Grumpy Editor

Coverage of the recently concluded (and sold out) two-day North American Bed Bug Summit in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, strangely didn’t grab the attention of many print and television news editors around the nation despite the public's growing interest in the blood suck …

Surprise: FDA Panel Unable to Reach Conclusion on a Genetically Modified Food!

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 8:14am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

"After two days of hearings, several members of an 11-member advisory panel of the U.S.

Soy Burger what?

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 8:12am CDT by Acapulco Kevin

Yes, ladies and Gentlemen there are meat haters in the world. They call themselves vegans and vegetarians. There are even meat eater haters. (You eat Bambi, they hate you)

Council approves shorter hours for rookie doctors

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 8:09am CDT by Associated Press

Sleep-deprived rookie doctors will be getting shorter work shifts, along with stricter supervision.

One in Six Patients Report Getting Wrong Diagnosis

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 8:01am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Think about this... the primary form of "health care" and treatment actually kills more people than any disease plaguing our society... Sobering, isn't it?

5 surprising skin mistakes that can age you

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 7:51am CDT by msnbc.com health

Following misconceptions about sun damage, anti-aging creams can sap your youthful luster

Middle-aged suicides on rise in US, study finds

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 6:39am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Suicide rates for middle-aged people are edging up -- particularly for white men without college degrees -- and a combination of poor health and a poor economy may be driving it, U.S. researchers said on Monday.

Link between SIDS deaths and alcohol?

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 6:26am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Researchers at the University of California-San Diego found that SIDS cases occur 33 percent more often on New Year's Day than any other day of the year, which is also when more people drink alcohol than at any other time of year.

GNW - Accentuating the positive

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 6:18am CDT by Spikegary

This wasn't what Allan Schwartz expected he would find in his late 60s, as he left middle age behind. Like many people, he expected the transition into older age to be difficult; instead it has been liberating, emotionally.

More options for seniors with high drug costs

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 2:04am CDT by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer

Seniors with high drug costs will soon have more options to help them cope with Medicare's prescription coverage gap.

The Fisherman

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 2:02am CDT by Tony Wlliams

Today is gonna be my day I'm gonna get that fish I've been planning this for months now It's like my birthday wish. Since May I've tracked your movements I know your favorite food I know that you will be here Today your your mine to rule.

Domestic violence on a reality show...

Posted: September 29th, 2010, 12:17am CDT by Jerseygirl1978

It was just the average Tuesday night for me. I turned on the TV and put on a show that I've been watching for awhile now. It's called Teen Mom. It's one of those reality shows.

Controversial STD drug Gardasil, tied to 16 more deaths

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 11:59pm CDT by tangojones

The case report is terse about the 19-year-old woman who was given Gardasil, a vaccine intended to guard against a sexually transmitted disease, and reported, "Headache, nausea, dizziness, chilling, tiredness, shortness of breath, complained of chest pain, severe cramps."

Parents gave up autistic son

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 11:26pm CDT by Seagull

AFTER five years of struggling with the relentless demands of a little boy with severe autism, Anna finally snapped. She drove him to a hospital and asked child protection workers to meet her there and take him. They came and collected her boy.

Children: Kids not drinking enough water..

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 10:42pm CDT by Nature Quest

Children and teens aren't staying hydrated enough, a new study reports.

Breast cancer heightens risk of other cancers in relatives..

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 10:34pm CDT by Nature Quest

Relatives of young breast cancer victims are at higher risk from other forms of the disease, research has found. Scientists believe entire families may be carrying faulty genes that make them up to seven times more likely to develop certain cancers.

The Pros and Cons of Erotica..

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 10:18pm CDT by Nature Quest

First off, masturbation is a healthy activity. When couples are in good relationships, they actually tend to masturbate more than when they're not.

Worried your makeup may be dangerous?

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 9:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Worried your makeup may be dangerous?

U.S. vulnerable to multidrug-resistant TB epidemic, computer model shows

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 8:44pm CDT by SilentRebel

While the U.S. has made great progress in the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis, the nation has become more susceptible to potential epidemics of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), according a study led by Johns Hopkins researchers.

New Tucson van clinic sets health care in motion

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 8:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health

New Tucson van clinic sets health care in motion

HEALTH REFORM Early stories of success

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 7:51pm CDT by proglib

The public remains split on the law largely along traditional partisan lines. Confusion and misperception are rampant, with more than a third of seniors still thinking the law contains "death panels" (it does not).

Regence to stop selling child-only health plans

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 7:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Regence to stop selling child-only health plans

IVF tilts odds towards baby boys, Australian study finds

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 7:25pm CDT by Richard Farmer

AUSTRALIAN research has confirmed that undergoing IVF can tip the odds in the favour of having a baby boy.

Has your child switched from being home-schooled to going to a traditional school?

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

Share what the experience was like

VA Publishes Final Regulation on "Presumptive" Illnesses for Gulf War and Iraq, Afghanistan Veterans

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 7:02pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K.

Exercise could cut womb cancer risk by 30 percent

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 6:01pm CDT by Associated Press

Women who regularly work up a sweat exercising have a 30 percent lower risk of developing endometrial cancer, a new study says.

Purchasing Pet Drugs Online: Buyer Beware (video)

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 5:56pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Consumers should be cautious when buying pet drugs online and should not let Internet pharmacies evaluate their pets.

Mouthwash makers warned on marketing claims

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 5:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

FDA: Claiming products promote healthy gums may be an overstatement

"Light" Tobacco Products Pose Heavy Health Risks

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 5:54pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

A federal law is restricting the words "light," "low," and "mild" from tobacco products now on the market, as health officials launch a campaign to inform smokers that there's no such thing as a safe cigarette.

FDA warns three companies to stop making unproven claims on mouth rinses

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 5:52pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The FDA today issued warning letters to three companies that manufacture and market mouth rinse products with claims that they remove plaque above the gum line or promote healthy gums.

Feds threaten state over workplace health-safety

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 5:48pm CDT by Associated Press

Federal labor officials want to suspend Hawaii's authority over its workplace safety program, saying the state's enforcement fails to meet even minimum expectations.

Costs spike when terminally ill leave hospice - study

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 4:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Costs spike when terminally ill leave hospice - study

Bookmark and Share

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 4:59pm CDT by Angela1586572

Passing this on to All Americans. Fall is a wonderful time to hike. Leaves change color while the temps cool down; in some places. Great time for fishing our streams. Have fun.

Feds reopen probe into medical scanner approvals

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 1:52pm CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Health Writer

Federal inspectors have reopened an investigation into complaints by Food and Drug Administration scientists who say they were pressured by their managers to approve high-tech medical scanners that could pose harm to patients.

Put your hospital bill under the microscope

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 12:04pm CDT by SuckerFish

With all of that as fact, the corporations that started purchasing hospitals in order to increase profit for the owners have murdered the system with false charges and over-charges.

More treated for AIDS in 2009; stigma still 'very high'

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 11:55am CDT by msnbc.com health

Global targets for HIV prevention unlikely to be reached in 2010, WHO reports

Mass. hospitals seek restrictions on Caritas sale

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 11:35am CDT by msnbc.com health

Mass. hospitals seek restrictions on Caritas sale

Plyometrics... Sample Programs & Animated Drills

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 11:14am CDT by littlemuscle

Plyometrics refers to exercise that enables a muscle to reach maximum force in the shortest possible time (3). The muscle is loaded with an eccentric (lengthening) action, followed immediately by a concentric (shortening) action.

Are you like Mr. Spock? Low testosterone may be why

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 10:58am CDT by msnbc.com health

Struggling to express emotions can be linked to condition called alexithymia

Stressed out? 5 ways you can be anxiety-free

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 9:42am CDT by msnbc.com health

New research on PTSD can help whether you're suffering from trauma or everyday stress

Army: Returning Colo. troops had fewer problems

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 9:34am CDT by msnbc.com health

Army: Returning Colo. troops had fewer problems

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Australian Public health Investigation – Side effects of flu vaccine worse than the disease

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 9:01am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

PUBLIC health experts have called for an independent body to monitor drug safety after it emerged that young children were more likely to end up in hospital because of side effects from a flu vaccine than they were from the disease itself.

More HIV care for pregnant women in poor countries

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 9:00am CDT by Associated Press

Just over half of HIV-infected pregnant women in poor countries received crucial AIDS drugs to protect their unborn children last year, the World Health Organization reported Tuesday — one of a list of improvements in the global fight against HIV.

8 Immediate Cost Benefits of Health Care Reform

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 8:50am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Under the new law, health care insurers will no longer be able to do the following: 1) Deny coverage to children with pre-existing conditions 2) Impose lifetime limits or caps on health coverage 3) Cancel a policy without proving fraud

Where does that cold-causing bacteria lurk?

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 8:29am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Here's my germ-management system: I wash my hands. Not excessively -- I'm not germaphobic -- but enough to feel like they are generally clean. For most of my life, that plan served me just fine. But last year as the weather got cold, I got a cold. And another cold.

Huge rise in prescription drug use among children

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 8:11am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The use of long-term prescription drugs by children has increased four times faster among children in the past decade than among the general population, according to a report by Medco Health Solutions.

15 Foods That Fight Breakouts

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 7:42am CDT by lenagirlnj

See a list of healthy skin foods...

Charting Brain Maturity

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 7:35am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Researchers used advanced imaging to chart individuals' brain maturity based on the functional connections between brain regions. The finding raises the possibility that brain scanning data may one day be used to monitor psychiatric and developmental disorders.

Experts: Troubled patients may go off meds

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 7:13am CDT by msnbc.com health

Consequences, such as recent college campus shooting, can be horrific

Viagra " it is useless to more than 50 percent of men"

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 6:50am CDT by wude121

Viagra " it is useless to more than 50 percent of men"

Colorado to allow nurses to give anesthesia

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 6:20am CDT by msnbc.com health

Colorado to allow nurses to give anesthesia

Philippine church hits president on contraception

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 2:42am CDT by Associated Press

Just a few months into his tenure, President Benigno Aquino III has angered the powerful Catholic Church by expressing support for the right to contraception in a televised interview abroad.

Report: Indian Health Service hired criminals

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 2:17am CDT by Matthew Daly, Associated Press Writer

The federal Indian Health Service has hired convicted criminals, failed to stop employees from stealing narcotics and allowed workers to take paid leave for more than a year while being investigated for misconduct, a federal investigation has found.

Australians set record for fastest stiletto race

Posted: September 28th, 2010, 1:05am CDT by Associated Press

Four Australian women have nabbed the world record for the fastest relay race in stiletto heels.

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This is why we're fat—by the numbers

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 11:36pm CDT by Solidarity Nite

When you look at the breakdown of breakfast (and the many meals that follow), it's obvious why. The average American ingests 1,996.3 pounds of food per year.

Study Links Disease, Agent Orange Exposure

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 10:03pm CDT by Brite

Results of a new study presented recently at the International Thyroid Congress show that Vietnam War-era veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange have three times the prevalence of Graves' disease compared with unexposed veterans.

What's the Difference Between Corn Syrup and Sugar?

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 9:54pm CDT by Josh of Arc

The unpopularity and fear of high-fructose corn syrup have led the Corn Refiners Association to ask the federal government's permission to drop "high-fructose" and change the syrup's name to "corn sugar."

Arizona to vote on legalizing medical marijuana

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 8:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Arizona to vote on legalizing medical marijuana

Daycare may be risky for babies with tiny lungs

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 8:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Daycares may put already-vulnerable kids at risk for serious complications from their illness, according to a new study.

Heavy Drinkers Outlive Nondrinkers, Study Finds - TIME

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 8:27pm CDT by DeMock

One of the most contentious issues in the vast literature about alcohol consumption has been the consistent finding that those who don't drink tend to die sooner than those who do.

How to widen the hunt for targeted cancer therapy

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 8:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health

How to widen the hunt for targeted cancer therapy

Congress asked for study of urological war wounds

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 7:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Congress asked for study of urological war wounds

Sorry! Study shows why women apologize more

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 6:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Men just think they've done fewer things wrong, researchers say

Agent says Weis has gall bladder surgery

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 6:03pm CDT by Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Charlie Weis had emergency gall bladder surgery Monday morning, according to a newspaper report.

Cannabis Revival draws large crowds, some controversy

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 5:10pm CDT by Newbigtech

(JOPLIN, Mo.) Nearly 4,000 people made it out to the 11th annual 'Cannabis Revival' in Joplin Saturday, advocating for legalization of marijuana. They're advocating for "freedom," and they want it "now," say the crowd in a chant directed from the stage.

Bill Clinton Drops Meat, Dairy, and 24 Pounds

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 5:01pm CDT by krishna-167929

"Former President Bill Clinton, reputed for his legendary consumption of snack foods, has made a surprise move. In an effort to drop weight before his daughter Chelsea's (vegan) wedding, the father of the bride gave up meat and dairy products, becoming a vegan.

Ed Thomspson has cancer, will continue campaign

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 4:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Ed Thomspson has cancer, will continue campaign

Middle-aged suicides on rise in U.S., study finds

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 4:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Middle-aged suicides on rise in U.S., study finds

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The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : WV Democratic Senate Candidate Endorses Partial Repeal of ObamaCare

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 4:42pm CDT by Newbigtech

Manchin endorsed President Obama's efforts on landmark health care reform and voiced support for the bill before and after its passage in March.

The Tragic Death of My Father

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 4:22pm CDT by Christine O'Brien Stenger

The day began as the day before it and the day before that one. A black hole, so deep he wondered if he could climb out of bed. ‘I’m only a shadow of myself,’ he thought.

Congress asked for study of urological war wounds

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 3:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Congress asked for study of urological war wounds

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For good sleep, don't count sheep — run instead

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 3:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Aerobic exercise can offer relief from insomnia, new study shows

How to widen the hunt for targeted cancer therapy

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 3:01pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Cancer is a tale of two sets of genetic code, your own and your tumor's — and tracing the unique areas of damage makes for a way to target treatment.

Shortage of drug holds up some U.S. executions

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

Maker of drug used in lethal injections blames shortage on suppliers

Did doctors jumpstart the HIV pandemic?

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 1:57pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Perhaps it wasn't sex workers and fast-growing cities that launched HIV onto its deadly global rampage, but well-meaning doctors using dirty needles in the first half of the 20th century.

Serious Segway injuries more common than we know

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 12:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health

ER workers see facial trauma, brain injuries; researcher calls for better monitoring

Gallup: 25 percent hike in depression along Gulf

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 9:58am CDT by Jay Reeves, Associated Press Writer

Before the BP oil spill, the Gulf Coast was a place of abundant shrimping, tourist-filled beaches and a happy if humble lifestyle. Now, it's home to depression, worry and sadness for many.

Erectile dysfunction ads too hot for primetime?

Posted: September 27th, 2010, 7:46am CDT by Linda Carroll, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

We’ve all seen the ads many times over: a guy with a certain glint in his eye as he looks at his foxy lady, the couple lounging in their beachfront bathtubs, the man preparing to loft a football through a tire swing — all waiting, and pharmaceutically ready, for the right moment to arise.

Angry mums storm supermarket baby-formula aisles

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 9:41pm CDT by Seagull

Angry mothers are staging supermarket sit-ins in an effort to force a national recall of a brand of baby formula they claim contains unlabelled genetically modified products.

Women in High Risk Pools Must Be Allowed to Decide!

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 9:38pm CDT by SallijaneG

Forthwith, my customization of a CREDO Action letter to the Obama administration on abortions for women eligible for the new high-risk pools:

Teasing about weight can affect pre-teens profoundly, study suggests

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 8:11pm CDT by NicQuana

Pre-teens are more likely to have self-esteem issue when criticized about their weight. Children will generate a negative outlook on life. This can develop an eating disorder, which is influence by the media.

Good chance of legalising euthanasia

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 6:41pm CDT by Vanessa Wilson

A FRESH bid to legalise voluntary euthanasia in South Australia has a "very good chance" of passing through the Upper House, an assessment of the numbers reveals. Greens MLC Mark Parnell will introduce his voluntary euthanasia private member's Bill to Parliament on Wednesday.

Oversight of Conn. child welfare office continues

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 5:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Oversight of Conn. child welfare office continues

More workers facing sick leave conundrum

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 4:30pm CDT by Eve Tahmincioglu, Career and labor reporter

Kara Jorud, 47, was recovering from a double mastectomy in the summer of 2008 when her boss started calling her constantly, pressuring her to return to work.

Repeal health law? Poll shows many think it should do more

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 2:20pm CDT by msnbc.com U.S. & World News

Repeal health law? Poll shows many think it should do more

5 skin mistakes that age you

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 2:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health

A few minutes a day can help prevent wrinkles, brown spots and more

Cops rounding up unwanted prescription drugs in SC

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 2:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Cops rounding up unwanted prescription drugs in SC

5 infected with deadly pneumonic plague in Tibet

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

5 infected with deadly pneumonic plague in Tibet

3 years after bar fight, knife removed from man's head

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 1:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Doctors had feared operation would cause brain damage

Doctors share 15 secrets for glowing skin

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 1:05pm CDT by msnbc.com U.S. & World News

From spritzes to stress-relief, how top dermatologists keep their fresh glow

Birth weight may impact adult career success

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 11:56am CDT by Carol Cuccio

I thought this article was interesting because it ties in with this week's topic of low-birth weight. It is interesting to learn how problems in early childhood can potentially go on to affect us the rest of our lives.

Nighttime leg cramps, symptoms, causes, treatment

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 11:51am CDT by Sir Richard Owen

You don't have to sprint a marathon to get a painful leg cramp. Sometimes a muscle cramp - commonly called a "charley horse" - can wake you up from a sound sleep. Nighttime muscle cramps are more common with age, but younger people can get them too.

World's oldest man marks 114th birthday in US

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 11:25am CDT by SyncChromeCity

Walter Breuning, 114, said men and women may be able to enjoy life, but they can't be content without a belief or faith. His parting message to the crowd was one of tolerance. "With all the hatred in this world, in this good world, let us be kind to one another," Breuning said.

President Bill Clinton experiments with near-vegan diet

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 11:20am CDT by SyncChromeCity

"The former president, once known for his fondness for fast food hamburgers, has had coronary bypass surgery and angioplasty to unclog blocked arteries.

Where to get help paying for costly cancer drugs

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 10:52am CDT by The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com

Even as new cancer treatments offer hope for some, their cost is out of reach for many. Tens of thousands of people seek help from drug companies and charities that provide free medicines or cover copays for people who can't afford it.

$93,000 cancer drug: How much is a life worth?

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 10:50am CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Cancer patients, brace yourselves. Many new drug treatments cost nearly $100,000 a year, sparking fresh debate about how much a few months more of life is worth.

Coventry Health Care Inc Of Bethesda Md's Dark Side

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 9:11am CDT by Christine O'Brien Stenger

Coventry Health Care Inc of Bethesda MD is a Fortune 500 Health Insurance Company. In 2005, this managed healthcare company operated under various names in 14 states. Coventry Health Care, Inc. of West Virginia served West Virginia.

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The World According to Monsanto – Full Documentary

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 8:53am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The World According to Monsanto is an in-depth Documentary that looks at the domination of the agricultural industry from one of the world's most insidious and powerful companies.

How to take Care of Client with Stroke

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 8:49am CDT by XelinaG

Provides information about Stroke or cerebrovascular accident. This includes its development, risk factors, causes, manifestations, management, and rehabilitation. It gives emphasis on how to take care of a client who suffer from stroke.

How to control your Fat Intake

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 8:44am CDT by XelinaG

Gives relevant and helpful information about fat intake and how fats build up in the body. It also gives emphasis on how one can maintain cholesterol level within the normal limits.

Plague breaks out in Tibet -

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 5:45am CDT by Richard Farmer

China has issued a health alert in its south-western region of Tibet after five people were diagnosed with the plague, an often fatal infectious disease.

Is pet food poisoning our dogs?

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 5:21am CDT by cartooncat

Rebecca Hosking decided to turn detective when her collie fell ill. What the woman who led Britain's first campaign to ban plastic bags discovered will alarm every animal lover.

5-week program aims to save black babies in Florida

Posted: September 26th, 2010, 2:58am CDT by Richard Farmer

A five-week program teaches participants how diet, exercise and behavior can reduce the high death rate among black infants.

10/02 The New Drug Crisis: Prescription Poppers

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 10:03pm CDT by dR nAgUaL

Well-intentioned pain policies plus powerful opiate meds is leading to an American epidemic of pill popping - and accidental overdosing

New Initiative Offers Help to Girls Facing Pressure to Abort

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 9:41pm CDT by laws-john

A project of the Justice Foundation, the Center Against Forced Abortions (CAFA), hopes to put an end to forced abortion by empowering young women with their legal rights.

The Angel's Share...

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 6:41pm CDT by One Miscreant

In one of my earlier reviews, I wrote of a Lost Abbey brew called Angel's Share. After reading of this beer, I wanted to try it.

'Miracle' market unpoliced

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 6:26pm CDT by Richard Farmer

WIDESPREAD criticism of the Therapeutic Goods Administration has forced the Gillard government to look at overhauling Australia's drugs regulator because it is failing to adequately police the $2 billion industry in ''miracle'' cures and other quasi-health devices.

Arizona voters to vote on medical marijuana | Deseret News

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 4:28pm CDT by Newbigtech

Thousands of patients face "a terrible choice" of suffering with a serious or even terminal illness or going to the criminal market for pot, said Andrew Myers, campaign manager for the Arizona Medical Marijuana Policy Project.

The heart: collateral damage from cancer treatment

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 4:12pm CDT by medreporter

Cardiologists and oncologists finally form a collaboration to reduce the damage to hearts from cancer treatment.

Getting subconsciously rid of the parts that you don't like in you're life

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 2:40pm CDT by Matti Viikate

Getting subconsciously rid of the parts that you don't like in you're life is one of those things that very easily happens when you are trying to make you're self doing something that you don't want to do, but you kind of have to.

Can marajuana use be linked to mental illness? Or does it help stop mental illnesses

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 2:18pm CDT by Danese

and if so would you have to see a phychiatrist and be treated everytime you decide to smoke to be cured of a mental illness? If so what happens if you never see a doctor? If not what's so bad about the use of marajuana if it doesn't pose a threat to your health? People say the …

If you are a Veteran You May Have Been Exposed to Cancer Causing

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 2:06pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

More people die of lung cancer in the United States than die of colon, prostate, breast, and kidney cancers combined. What surprises many people is that lung cancer is not necessarily caused by smoking. Many at risk groups and nonsmokers are also likely to develop the disease.

Panel may rethink Agent Orange law

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 1:57pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

With costs mounting, the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee is laying the groundwork for a second look at the landmark 1991 Agent Orange law that has governed nearly two-decades of disability claims related to the herbicide widely used in the Vietnam War.

Growing up bipolar: 'Nobody was on my side'

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 1:51pm CDT by Ginger R Taylor

Biopolar disorder diagnosis is rising amoung our nation's children. It is often hard ot diagnosis and is often misdiagnosed since the effects of the disease on children is still being studied.

Bugs in baby formula? Parents worried about recall

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 1:26pm CDT by Ginger R Taylor

Similac was forced to recall millions of it's powdered formual cans after a common warehouse bug, the beetle, was found in their production plant. Their spokesman said only about 99.8 percent of the cans were contaminated but chose to take protective action.

What's the signifigance of the different blood types? Why is RH negative so rare and needed?

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 1:11pm CDT by Danese

If you are anemic you feel weak and become easily tired because your blood does not contain enough iron. Sickle-cell anemia is a form of anemia in which many normal red blood cells take on a sickle shap and can not carry oxygen.

Demand for raw milk growing, despite dangers

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 12:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Consumers want hormone-free dairy even as FDA warns about health risks

Doubts about psychedelics from Albert Hofmann, LSD's discoverer

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 11:36am CDT by Sir Richard Owen

Psychedelics are back! As readers of Scientific American know, scientists have recently reported that psychedelics show promise for treating disorders such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety in terminal cancer patients.

Navigating The Teen Years: It's Their Job to Drive Us Crazy

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 11:22am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Overnight my daughter went from a happy-go-lucky, affectionate rule follower, to cynical, eye-rolling preteen. And my only line of defense is looking at her and thinking loudly in my head, "Who are you?"

Experts craft study of spill health effects | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 11:11am CDT by Larry Crehore

TAMPA — Doctors, scientists and public health experts began sketching the outlines Wednesday of a large-scale study of the health effects of the BP oil spill on cleanup workers and the public, hoping to include thousands of people in a review funded by BP.

Whooping cough on rise in W.Va.

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 10:47am CDT by Par4TheCourse

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dozens of people, mostly children, across West Virginia may have whooping cough, and state health officials are investigating more cases this year than in the past several years combined.

'Planned Parenthood Aborts African Americans': New Mass Media Campaign

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 10:05am CDT by laws-john

African American babies are three times more likely to be aborted than white babies, according to data from the U.S. Center for Disease Control. Since Roe v. Wade in 1973, the black population in the U.S. has been reduced by over 25 percent.

AP Poll: Repeal? Many wish health law went further

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 9:44am CDT by msnbc.com health

AP Poll: Repeal? Many wish health law went further

Interlopers Run Amok: Guys Crash Road Races for Women

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 9:37am CDT by digitalsatori

The growing acceptance of men at women's races represents a sort of reverse Title IX, the federal law that opened the doors for women to compete in many sports.

Why Parents Should Support Legalizing Pot | | AlterNet

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 9:22am CDT by Gaynel

I feel like I'm beating a dead horse here but this is a really fresh approach to an old (by now) issue. Please read and just have an open mind because I think this woman says it more succinctly and sanely than anyone has in a while now. Just think about what she says.

Canadians To Be Vaccinated With Live H1N1 Virus with MSG For The 2010/11 Flu Season

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 8:55am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The Public Health Agency of Canada has once again given their seal of approval for the injection of a dangerous cocktail of toxic chemicals they call a trivalent vaccine.

How Drug Companies Bribe Doctors to Suck You Into Their Web…

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 8:13am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Pharmaceutical sales reps are trained in tactics that are on par with some of the most potent brainwashing techniques used throughout the world, according to one PLoS report.

Study: Abortion doesn't cause teen depression

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 7:12am CDT by Soph0571

If new research is to be believed, anti-choice activists will have to give up one of their favorite arguments for restricting access to abortion.

Egypt septuplets stir debate on fertility drugs

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 4:13am CDT by msnbc.com health

Is impoverished family's plight a miracle or medical failure?

Experience: I lost all four limbs to septicaemia

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 12:36am CDT by Sir Richard Owen

'The anaesthetist said, "Everything's going to be all right." My next memory is waking up and my father telling me that I'd lost my hands and feet'

Leukemia Claims Another Life, That Of My Friend

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 12:04am CDT by worriedrwnc-1140024

I hate leukemia. On 9/18/2010 at 3:30m pm one of my best friends husbands passed away.

Stop digestive problems before they start

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 11:40pm CDT by luckydog

Once you've polished off a meal, you probably don't give it much thought. But when you push away from the table, your gut's work is only beginning — it will take between 9 hours and a day or two for the food you just ate to be fully digested.

Judge Won't Dismiss Lawsuit Linking Cancer To Talc - TheStreet

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 11:07pm CDT by Liselotte

Judge Won't Dismiss Lawsuit Linking Cancer To Talc - TheStreet

"Pledge to America" Would Mean More Uninsured, Higher Deficits, and Weaker Medicare

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 10:38pm CDT by Sean Easter

In addition to the sharp funding cuts we noted yesterday, another major component of the legislative blueprint some House Republicans issued yesterday is near-full repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — i.e., health reform. In its place, the House Republicans propose the s …

Exclusive: Gulf seafood poses long-term health risks, experts say | Raw Story

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 10:06pm CDT by s.harris96

Despite repeated assurances from federal officials and President Obama, independent scientists and public health experts have serious concerns about the long-term safety of Gulf seafood consumption. In particular, experts tell Raw Story, contaminants from the massive oil spill a …

VA Improving Veterans' Access to Health and Benefits Information

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 8:36pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

VA Improving Veterans’ Access to Health and Benefits Information 21st Century Technology Will Improve Service

Michelle Obama treats first wives to a healthy meal

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 7:44pm CDT by Richard Farmer

Michelle Obama gave her healthy eating initiative a global showcase on Friday when she welcomed spouses of world leaders to tour a farm north of New York City. Mrs Obama then treated them to a seasonal lunch featuring bounty from the farm and the White House garden. The spouses …

Report: CA health care bills won't add to deficit

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 7:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Report: CA health care bills won't add to deficit

Starting today, a boost for children's health care!

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 6:15pm CDT by McSpocky

Their first steps. Their first illness. Their first day of school. From the moment our children take their first breath, there's nothing that occupies the minds of parents more than their children's health.

Heart-healthy diet doesn't have to be costly

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 5:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Heart-healthy diet doesn't have to be costly

Why is Prince Harry taking 'hippy crack' that can cause brain damage or death?

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 3:59pm CDT by Sir Richard Owen

Sucking on a balloon filled with a substance known as 'hippy crack', Prince Harry may have finally thought he had found a safe way to get as intoxicated as his heart — and head — desired.

Ryan Reynolds - Reynolds Escapes Random Road-Side Drug Test - Contactmusic News

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 3:27pm CDT by baltochick

Ryan Reynolds - Reynolds Escapes Random Road-Side Drug Test - Contactmusic News

First black physician in U.S. to be honored

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 3:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

First black physician in U.S. to be honored

Florida jury deliberates in Buju Banton drug trial

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 2:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Florida jury deliberates in Buju Banton drug trial

Anemia drugs recalled over glass flakes

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 2:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Shards could develop in vials of Epogen and Procrit, say drug makers

MIND Reviews: The Twenty-Four Hour Mind

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 1:47pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Less than six hours of nightly sleep can lead to obesity and even death, but sleep plays an equally important role in regulating our emotions. In The Twenty-Four Hour Mind psychologist Rosalind Cartwright gives an engaging account of the history of sleep research.

A Daddy's Ventings

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 12:32pm CDT by Neale Osborn

Six years ago, my un-born daughter tried to kill my wife. Of course she didn't want to, but it happens some times. It's called pre-eclampsyia (maybe spelled wrong). At 24 weeks of gestation, she had to be removed from my wife via emergency C-section.

Malaria comes courtesy of gorillas, DNA study shows | Reuters

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 12:21pm CDT by midnightbliss10

Malaria appears to have jumped to humans from gorillas, and the parasite may have spread globally from a single gorilla to a single human, researchers reported on Wednesday.

Researhers verify health benefits from even one massage

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 12:01pm CDT by truthlover

Skeptical researchers found that a single session of massage caused biological changes.

Have you noticed mainstream health news getting crazier lately?

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 10:16am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Seriously? So labeling GM salmon with the words "GENETICALLY MODIFIED SALMON" would confuse people?

Senate bill 3767 seeks to put dietary supplement makers in prison for ten years (for telling the truth)

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 9:56am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Pharmaceutical companies are once again interfering with your ability to access information about dietary supplements.

Business group endorses Ky. Senate hopeful Paul

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 8:56am CDT by msnbc.com health

Business group endorses Ky. Senate hopeful Paul

Amgen recalls anemia drugs due to glass flakes

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 8:50am CDT by Linda A. Johnson, AP Health Writer

Amgen Inc. is recalling some lots of its blockbuster Epogen and Procrit anemia treatments because the injected drugs may contain glass flakes that could cause blood clots, swelling of veins, immune system reactions and other problems.

Facial filler foul-ups thwart patients' quest for youth

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 6:45am CDT by msnbc.com health

Lumps, bumps and 'duck lips' are among rare but alarming complications

POLITICAL INSIDER: Palin targets health overhaul

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 2:15am CDT by Philip Elliott, Associated Press Writer

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is urging her supporters to oust lawmakers who come from districts she and presidential running mate John McCain won in 2008 and who voted for the health care overhaul.

Overweight kids face bias from own Parents

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 1:46am CDT by TestAnxiety

Studies have shown parents are less likely to help overweight or obese offspring pay for college but researchers from the University of North Texas in Denton have also found parents may be less willing to help their overweight child buy a car.

Captain Obvious Says - Truth

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 12:30am CDT by CaptainObviousSays

ouch.... Truth_Hurts alright.

Woman Found Suicide Partner In Online Ad

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 12:24am CDT by Sir Richard Owen

A woman and a man found each other through an online posting looking for a partner -- to end their lives together.

Illinois Mother Gives Back Adopted Child With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 12:14am CDT by Sir Richard Owen

Despite a terrible rash, Ellie was a perfectly beautiful eight-pound baby with a "squeaky-clean" medical record. But her mental health quickly deteriorated after she arrived home.

Florida May Ban Chocolate Milk From Schools

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 11:38pm CDT by Sir Richard Owen

One of kids' favorite lunchtime beverages may soon become a thing of the past.

AA original manuscript reveals profound debate over religion

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 11:30pm CDT by fugitive247

Addiction (generic, all-inclusive) is considered to be a three-fold condition which attacks its sufferers physically, mentally and spiritually. One cannot treat only one or two of these facets and claim tangible success.

Overweight kids face bias from own moms, dads

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 10:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Study finds parents less willing to help buy car, pay tuition for obese offspring

Privacy breach at Veterans Affairs 'struck terror in our hearts'

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 9:27pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

The retired veteran of the Gulf War warned against the charter's move to a one-time lump-sum payment of no more than $250,000 for injured soldiers – the very issue that is now at the heart of concerns being raised widely by veterans.

VA defends Agent Orange, heart disease links

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 9:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health

VA defends Agent Orange, heart disease links

Heavy kids get less family help with buying a car

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 7:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Heavy kids get less family help with buying a car

Rare circumcision ritual generates controversy

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 7:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

New York drawing up safety guidelines to govern the practice

Association offers draft of new insurance rule

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 5:21pm CDT by Associated Press

An association charged with shaping a key insurance regulation for health care reform says the government should consider market stability when it carries out the new rule, which could lead to consumer rebates.

Timeline of events for diabetes pill Avandia

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 4:53pm CDT by Associated Press

U.S. health regulators dealt a major blow to the controversial diabetes pill Avandia Thursday, requiring doctors and patients to sign consent forms before starting a prescription of the drug. At the same time, European regulators ordered it off the market. The split decision underscores lingering safety questions about a once-blockbuster drug taken by millions of patients over the last decade.

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Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 4:33pm CDT by Angela1586572

Straight from our Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebellus. What you need to know and for your information as fellow citizens, just wanted to share this site with all of you. Sign up if you may be interested.

PFT's Week 3 picks: Cowboys will top Texans

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 4:28pm CDT by Mike Florio, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Last year, the Cowboys carried a two-game losing streak into a showdown with the undefeated Saints. Few thought the Cowboys could win, but win they did. This year, the Dallas trip to Houston has a similar "correction" feel, with the Cowboys' desperation pushing the coaching staff and the players to reach a level of performance that allows them to get put a "1" where a "0" now resides. Meanwhile, the Texans could be in line for a letdown after Sunday's dramatic, exhausting, and to a certain extent lucky win over the Redskins.Cowboys 24, Texans 20.

GOP senator blocks food safety bill

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 3:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health

GOP senator blocks food safety bill

Bristol-Myers to cut about 840 jobs worldwide

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 3:38pm CDT by Linda A. Johnson, AP Business Writer

Drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. is cutting jobs again, this time eliminating about 3 percent of its positions in its latest effort to streamline operations.

Series Of Newspaper Articles Examines Infant Mortality, Racial Disparities In Florida

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 2:45pm CDT by MinisterAMazin

I have friends that live in Florida and we have been discussing the what is happening with newborns over the last three years in different states. She recommended I look at this series of articles sine I an taking this class.

Most breast cancer survivors find sex difficult

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 2:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Sexual dysfunction affected 70 percent of women in study, 'very high number'

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Study: Mammograms Save Lives â�� Just Not As Many As Expected. - Health Blog - WSJ

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 2:07pm CDT by Danese

i don't like mammograms, or cat scans. period.

Childhood Obesity - Stop the Laziness

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 2:03pm CDT by littlemuscle

As a certified personal trainer I must say the physical fitness of today's youth is nothing more than shameful! I'm not going to try to be politically correct here or try not to offend. The truth is parents and the school system should be ashamed.

Ultrasound pregnancy dating risky for girl babies

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

Ultrasound pregnancy dating risky for girl babies

Bugs in baby formula? Parents worried about recall

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 1:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Bugs in baby formula? Parents worried about recall

The Man Between My Dad and I (a story of incest)

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 1:33pm CDT by SW Missouri Mule

While dad was still here my oldest brother proclaimed that tradition said the oldest son got the property. What brought this on is that the older ones knew dad wanted the youngest child to have the farm.

CDC's Breastfeeding Report Card Says U.S. Doesn't Make the Grade

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 1:33pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The workplace accommodations for breastfeeding mothers mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will make it easier for moms to continue nursing after maternity leave.

Bugs in baby formula? Parents worried about recall

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 1:11pm CDT by Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press Writers

Worried parents have bombarded the maker of Similac with phone calls and peppered Facebook and Twitter pages over fears about insects in the top-selling baby formula after millions of cans were recalled.

Making a Market in Antipsychotic Drugs: An Ironic Tragedy

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 12:50pm CDT by take2la

Remember not so long ago when Prozac became the world's largest selling medication of any kind, and then for years how Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft took over many of the top 10 spots? Remember the explanations at the time--that they were wonder drugs and that 15-50 percent or more of …

ADHD: A Global Epidemic or Just a Bunch of Fidgety Kids?

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 12:05pm CDT by take2la

The rise in ADHD diagnoses among kids indicates one of two things: either children are more fidgety and less able to focus these days, or parents and doctors have become less patient with the squirms and jiggles of childhood.

Nearly 1 in 5 gay men in U.S. cities have HIV

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 12:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Nearly half are unaware they're infected with HIV, health officials say

City giving loan to help programs for seniors

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 11:44am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Los Angeles will extend a $5.1million "bridge loan" to organizations that serve senior citizens and are being affected by the state budget stalemate, officials said Wednesday.

Study: 1 in 5 urban gay and bisexual men got HIV

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 11:22am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

A government study found one in five sexually active gay and bisexual men is infected with HIV, and nearly half of those infected don't know they have the disease.

44 pct of gay, bisexual men with HIV don't know it

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 11:22am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

One in five sexually active gay and bisexual men has the AIDS virus, and nearly half of those don't know they are infected, a federal study of 21 U.S. cities shows.

Use of diabetes pill Avandia to be severely restricted

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 11:15am CDT by msnbc.com health

FDA rules it will only be available when other meds don't work for patients

FDA restricts use of controversial diabetes pill

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 11:14am CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Health Writer

European health regulators have banned sales of the once-blockbuster diabetes drug Avandia because of evidence it raises the risk of heart attack, but doctors in the U.S. will be able to continue prescribing it with some significant restrictions.

US restricts, EU bans controversial diabetes pill

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 11:14am CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Health Writer

European regulators ordered the diabetes drug Avandia off the market and the Food and Drug Administration placed stringent restrictions on its use in the United States, saying heart attack risks associated with the former blockbuster are too great a safety concern to continue its use for most people.

PTSD and Anti-Depressant Drugs: the Worst Notorious Modern Medical Fraud

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 10:30am CDT by take2la

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - I'm sure some people will take umbrage at my title. Keep on reading. First of all there are about 30 of them – why? It's easy, most don't work. In fact placebos (fake sugar pills) frequently work better.

FDA keeps diabetes pill with heart risks on market

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 10:28am CDT by Associated Press

Federal health regulators will allow GlaxoSmithKline to continue selling a controversial diabetes pill but will restrict access to the once-blockbuster drug because of heart attack risks.

Number of fat people in US to grow, report says

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 10:18am CDT by Greg Keller, Associated Press Writer

Citizens of the world's richest countries are getting fatter and fatter and the United States is leading the charge, an organization of leading economies said Thursday in its first ever obesity forecast.

BCMS REPORT...The Truth About Heat Stoke...extreme heat events cause an average of 675 deaths per year...

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 10:17am CDT by Danese

For some odd reason I was thinking if you were outside on an extremely hot day you were at risk for a heat stroke. I was looking at it wrong. According to BALTIMORE CITY MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION's, summer 2010 report, there are two types of heat stroke

Health Care Benefits Are Arriving

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 9:55am CDT by Chello

The first benefits aren't the biggest, but they are noteworthy. Adult children can stay on a parent's health plans until 26, and children with pre-existing conditions can't be denied coverage when Dad or Mom signs up for coverage.

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Study: Babies given pneumococcal vaccination risk infection with serious drug resistant respiratory disease

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 9:52am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Infants who receive vaccinations to protect them from ear infection and sinusitis are more likely to come down with what can be a dangerous form of an antibiotic-resistant infection.

Mammograms offer limited help around the world

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 9:51am CDT by msnbc.com health

Major global study shows disappointingly low benefit to screening programs

VA defends Agent Orange, heart disease links

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 9:44am CDT by Ben Evans, Associated Press Writer

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki is defending an expensive proposal to extend automatic disability compensation to Vietnam veterans who develop heart disease, saying studies have shown a link between the ailment and the toxic defoliant Agent Orange.

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Abbott Voluntarily Recalls Certain Similac® Brand Powder Infant Formulas That Did Not Meet Its Quality Standards

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 9:26am CDT by Par4TheCourse

ABBOTT PARK, Ill. - Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of certain Similac-brand, powder infant formulas in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and some countries in the Caribbean.

Five Beauty Products That Flatter Everyone - Makeup, Skin Care & Hair - Your Look - MSN Lifestyle

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 9:25am CDT by Tao-1683684

Prime concern should be, with Prolonged use over Decades, known chemical constituants used in over 90% of all bath and beauty care Products. Have Prooven to be Phsycoactivly addictive, and Lethal to Some people.

Having a life crisis? It shows on your face

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 9:22am CDT by msnbc.com health

What to expect from your skin during major milestones — and how to treat it

Fountain of youth pill 'just two years from shop shelves'

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 8:47am CDT by cartooncat

It may sound like science fiction but researchers believe they have discovered the 'Holy Grail' - an anti-ageing pill that will add decades to our lives. Furthermore its creator Professor Vladimir Skulachev said it should be available to the public within two years

Why 80% of U.S. Dentists are 150 Years BEHIND the Times…

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 8:46am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

If you have "silver" fillings then every time you eat, chew, visit the dentist or drink hot coffee, the mercury vapors are released directly into your mouth and body.

New health reforms kick in for young | Marketplace From American Public Media

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 8:36am CDT by BGStick

starting today, health plans have to guarantee coverage for children, regardless of a medical condition. And lifetime dollar caps on coverage are abolished.

Health care reform | Marketplace

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 8:34am CDT by BGStick

On March 23, 2010 President Barack Obama signed the landmark Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. A week later, the bill was modified by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act Of 2010.

Examiner Editorial: Obamacare is even worse than critics thought | Washington Examiner

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 8:29am CDT by BARBARA-649036

Try throw up awful for the American people..Congress never read bill..Prissy Pelosi said "We have to pass it,so we can find out what's in it"

Health reform's benefits arrive - Concrete improvements are changing patients' lives

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 8:25am CDT by McSpocky

Wednesday, if you had a pre-existing health condition, you could be flatly denied insurance coverage. If you were a young person recently graduated from college — but without a job — your parents could no longer carry you on their insurance until you got on your feet.

As Age 96 Looms, Jack LaLanne Says He's Still 'A Nut'

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 7:59am CDT by LogicalAbsurdity

When you're turning 96 and still as fit as a fiddle, people are invariably going to ask your secret. Ask fitness pioneer Jack LaLanne his secret for a long life, and you'll get a variety of answers.

Cap Lifts, and So Do Spirits

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 7:05am CDT by euterpe-1641499

"As a healthy couple in their mid-20s, Bill and Victoria Strong's last concern when shopping for health insurance was a cap on lifetime benefits.

For Many, Health Care Relief Begins Today

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 6:56am CDT by euterpe-1641499

"Sometimes lost in the partisan clamor about the new health care law is the profound relief it is expected to bring to hundreds of thousands of Americans who have been stricken first by disease and then by a Darwinian insurance system."

Coats: Try repeal, then 'move on'

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 2:44am CDT by Philip Elliott, Associated Press Writer

Former Republican Sen. Dan Coats said GOP leaders should try to repeal President Barack Obama's signature health care law. And if the GOP lacks the votes to override the president's expected veto, then Republicans should instead turn to "things that we can achieve."

Some families win under new health care provisions

Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 2:20am CDT by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer

The nation's new health care law adds consumer protections that kick in Thursday, forcing insurers to meet new requirements. Coverage for children with pre-existing conditions is guaranteed. Lifetime dollar caps are eliminated. And insurers can no longer cancel policies retroactively for frivolous reasons when people get very sick.

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10 Top Reasons Men donâ��t want to have Sex

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 11:31pm CDT by tomretterbush

Men always want sex. Don't they? Wrong. I have often heard the sexual partner of a man say, "My mate doesn't want to have sex.

Prostate Cancer: Not Just an Old Man's Cancer

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 10:39pm CDT by GabeCreatesBuzz

Prostate Cancer: Not Just an Old Man's Cancer I was diagnosed with prostate cancer this year at age 35. I thought it was supposed to be an older man's cancer. That's all I knew of this disease -- and that's part of the problem.

Health Care Reform in Action (Video)

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 10:39pm CDT by Blearc

Health Care Reform in Action (Video)

E. Coli Superbug on the Verge of Being Untreatable - MSN Health

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 9:51pm CDT by osandyoo

Treatment of E.Coli bacteria about to become ineffective

Powdered Similac recalled after insect contamination found

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 9:01pm CDT by Sir Richard Owen

Abbott Laboratories Inc said it is voluntarily recalling millions of containers of its top-selling Similac powdered infant formulas after beetles were found in the products and in a Michigan plant where they are made.

Study backs new heart valve without cracking chest

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 9:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Study backs new heart valve without cracking chest

Rabid vampire bats kill five children

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 8:26pm CDT by Seagull

At least five native children living in Peru's northern Amazon jungle region have died after being bitten by rabid vampire bats, the health ministry said.

Obama heckled on AIDS, gay rights at fundraiser

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 8:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Obama heckled on AIDS, gay rights at fundraiser

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Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts > Suzipoo Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Allergen in Lobster Poo

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 8:01pm CDT by bitemore

This tickled my funny bone... I had to read it a couple of times to be sure it wasn't really "lobster poo." I'm still unsure...

Abbott recalls beetle-tainted Similac baby formula

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 7:40pm CDT by SuperSaiyan

Abbott Laboratories Inc said it is voluntarily recalling millions of containers of its top-selling Similac powdered infant formulas after beetles were found in the products and in a Michigan plant where they are made.

Some insurers to stop covering children

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 7:31pm CDT by Sir Richard Owen

Some U.S. health insurers say they will stop writing policies for children in light of new regulations that bar rejection based on pre-existing conditions.

Insurers stop selling new child-only health plans

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 7:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Insurers stop selling new child-only health plans

Michigan Man Has Intestine Transplant

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 6:17pm CDT by geminisunset

Doctors are Henry Ford Hospital have performed the first intestine transplant in Michigan. The recipient, Port Austin resident Brent Patterson, under went the 11-hour surgery on Aug. 21 and 22.

Jenkins, Witten, Bryant limited for Cowboys

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 5:28pm CDT by Associated Press

Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins, tight end Jason Witten and receiver Dez Bryant have been limited in practice because of injuries, but are expected to play Sunday against Houston.

5 major insurers stop selling new child-only health plans

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 5:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Companies cite provision that would force them to cover kids with pre-existing conditions

Health law brings preventive care without copays

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 4:42pm CDT by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer

New health insurance policies beginning on or after Sept. 23 must cover — without charge — preventive care that's backed up by the best scientific evidence. Most people will see this benefit, part of the Obama administration's health care overhaul, starting Jan. 1.

Study backs new heart valve without cracking chest

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 4:12pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Thousands of older Americans who need new heart valves but are too frail to survive the surgery might soon get a chance at an easier option — a way to thread in an artificial aortic valve without cracking their chests.

Insurers stop selling new child-only health plans

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 4:07pm CDT by Tom Murphy, AP Business Writer

Several health insurers say they will stop selling new child-only individual insurance policies as they face a health care reform provision that will prevent them from excluding children with potentially costly pre-existing conditions.

Quality of care up at US hospitals, report says

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 4:02pm CDT by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer

A report says treatment has improved substantially at U.S. hospitals for several ailments including heart attacks, pneumonia and children's asthma.

Study finds mammograms offer modest benefit

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 4:00pm CDT by Alicia Chang, AP Science Writer

Mammograms don't help women over 50 as much as has been believed, new research suggests.

Report: 18 Cases Of Sex Abuse At Psych Hospitals

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 3:47pm CDT by take2la

Two years ago, officials promised young patients in psychiatric hospitals would be protected from sexual abuse.

Genetically altered salmon? That's nothing

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 3:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Some experts say that natural food is, for the most part, long gone

Abbott recalls beetle-tainted Similac baby formula

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 3:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Abbott recalls beetle-tainted Similac baby formula

Health Reforms Kick In - How Will It Help You?

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 3:03pm CDT by proglib

The new regulations include:

Congressional Insanity: Cut Medicare by 21% but expand services?

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 2:35pm CDT by CHCCFINC

As of June 18, 2010 the Senate failed to postpone the 21% cut in Medicare and TRICARE. The postponement amendment failed to pass. If the amendment to postpone the cut would have passed it would have been attached to H.R. 4213 which was a larger jobs bill.

Transplant surgeon continues his father's healing work - The National Newspaper

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 2:23pm CDT by Saleem H. Ali

Pakistani-American doctor inspired to become a transplant surgery leader in the UAE and beyond

China calls for rich to help poor fight AIDS

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 2:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health

China calls for rich to help poor fight AIDS

Beetle-tainted baby formula recalled

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 2:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

'Less than 5 million units' of Similac powdered infant formula pulled

Smokers show elevated diabetes risk

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 1:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Smokers show elevated diabetes risk

Novartis gains US approval for new MS drug

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 1:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Novartis gains US approval for new MS drug

That's a Relief: Ice Cream Probably Doesn't Cause Brain Damage | Discoblog | Discover Magazine

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 1:15pm CDT by spudpundit

So sweet… so painful.

Kids with ADHD may be more likely to bully

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 1:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health

And those pushed around tend to exhibit attention problems, study finds

Abbott recalls infant formula on bug contamination

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 12:55pm CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Health Writer

Drugmaker Abbott Laboratories said Wednesday it is recalling millions of containers of its best-selling Similac infant formula that may be contaminated with insect parts.

Americans are more accepting of heavier bodies

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 12:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Fewer people say overweight people are less attractive, survey finds

Bishops make a preventive strike

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 12:14pm CDT by kj031056-1

QUESTION: When is preventive health care not preventive health care? Answer: When the health care prevents unintended pregnancies - at least that's the position of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Can 16 million mothers and children be saved?

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 11:56am CDT by msnbc.com health

U.N. global campaign to spend as much as $40 billion over the next 5 years to reach goals

Lasers Blast Worm That Was Eating Man's Eye (PICTURE/VIDEO)

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 11:48am CDT by Sir Richard Owen

John Matthews was going blind and had no idea why. Then specialists discovered that the Cedar Rapids, Iowa man had a raccoon worm living in his retina.

Polysorbate 80 In Swine Flu Vaccines = Infertility In Humans

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 11:41am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Perhaps you think that linking the swine flu vaccine with infertility is quite a stretch. Well, let's take this one step at a time.

Real Health Care Benefits Kick In Thursday

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 11:07am CDT by Par4TheCourse

While conservatives are busying saying "no," some real health care reform begins Thursday. -- News Vine CoH

Did drugmaker hide birth control patch risks?

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 10:51am CDT by Jeff Rossen, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson may have known years ago about the deadly risks of its birth control patch Ortho Evra, according to internal documents obtained by NBC News.

Republicans want to repeal health law - but can they?

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 10:11am CDT by msnbc.com health

Major revisions are unlikely, experts say, but here's what might be in store

Novartis gains FDA approval for new MS drug

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 8:31am CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Health Writer

Federal health regulators have approved the first pill to treat the underlying causes of multiple sclerosis, a debilitating nervous system disorder that has traditionally been treated with injectable drugs.

Salmonella-sickened grandma pleads for food safety

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 8:09am CDT by msnbc.com health

Colo. woman, 77, testifies as Iowa egg farmers face Congress Wednesday

Salmonella-sickened grandma pleads for food safety

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 7:42am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer

A Colorado grandmother hospitalized for five days after eating an appetizer made with salmonella-tainted eggs urged Congress to pass food safety laws that might have prevented her suffering.

Obama faults himself for not selling health law

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 2:18am CDT by Erica Werner, Associated Press Writer

Blaming himself for coolness to his health care overhaul, President Barack Obama is seeking to reintroduce the law to voters who don't much like or understand it six months after he signed it.

Health law kicks into 2nd gear; does it help me?

Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 2:05am CDT by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer

The nation's new health care law turns 6 months old Thursday and starts delivering protections and dollars-and-cents benefits that Americans can grasp. But it won't affect all consumers the same way, which may cause confusion.

Miracle mom: Mayo surgeons cut her in half, cleared out her cancer

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 3:12pm CDT by Sir Richard Owen

Manitoban Janis Ollson and family are in magazine ads for the esteemed Mayo Clinic for a very good reason: she's the first person surgeons cut in half, removed much of a cancerous midsection, then put back together with a happy ending.

Woman's Body Cut in Half to Treat Aggressive Cancer

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 3:05pm CDT by Sir Richard Owen

A Canadian woman is the first patient to undergo an operation in which doctors cut her body in half to remove a tumor—and survive.

iPhone app for might-one-day-be-cancer-patients

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 2:31pm CDT by medreporter

Previvors are people who don't have cancer but might get it one day because of inherited risk factors like genetic mutations. An iPhone app has been created to help them learn more about their risks.

Should genetically engineered salmon be labeled?

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 1:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The genetically altered fish grow twice as fast as others

Fidgety Children Are On The Rise

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 1:50pm CDT by camillehernandez

This article is about hyperkinetic disorder and how it is rising and becoming common to children and adolescents. Hyperkinetic disorder is a person who is overactive and have difficulty concentrating.

In Worries About Sweeteners, Think of All Sugars - NYTimes.com

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 1:28pm CDT by spudpundit

Are you worried about high-fructose corn syrup in your diet?

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Most Everything You Need to Know About Health Reform in 9 Minutes

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 1:22pm CDT by PrinceDanteRose

A video about heath reform

Doctor and Patient - Teaching Doctors About Food and Diet - NYTimes.com

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 1:17pm CDT by spudpundit

Within days of being accepted into medical school, I started getting asked for medical advice. Even my closest friends, who should have known better, got in on the action. "Should I take vitamins?" "What do you think of this diet?"

NIH study models H1N1 flu spread

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 12:25pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

As the United States prepares for the upcoming flu season, a group of researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health continues to model how H1N1 may spread.

VIDEO- Would you like your Pharmaburger with extra statins and Prozac?

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 12:24pm CDT by take2la

An Imperial College of London study suggests statins and other drugs should be offered at the counter of fast food restaurants

NM police: We need info about licensed medical pot

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 12:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health

NM police: We need info about licensed medical pot

10 Simplified Steps to Zen

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 12:07pm CDT by tomretterbush

Life is more often than not too fast, complicated and cluttered. Simplify by taking these 10 easy to follow steps. These steps alone will not automatically allow you to reach Zen, but they may make you think about the path necessary to achieving It.

Corporate Political Giving Swings Toward the GOP

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 12:03pm CDT by take2la

Corporations have begun to send a majority of donations from their political action committees to Republican candidates, a reversal from the trend of the past three years.

Experts: Airlines can be fooled by pregnant women

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 11:57am CDT by msnbc.com health

Experts: Airlines can be fooled by pregnant women

Depression high among youth victims of school cyber bullying, NIH researchers report

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 11:53am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Finding underscores need to monitor, obtain treatment for recipients of cyber bulling

HC Law Forces Some Insurers to Drop Children-Only Coverage

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 11:51am CDT by Driftwood1

Health HC Law Forces Some Insurers to Drop Children-Only Coverage Posted on September 21, 2010 at 11:46am by Jonathon M.

Historical Facts Exposing The Dangers And Ineffectiveness Of Vaccines

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 11:42am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

"When men differ, both sides ought equally be heard by the public, for when truth and error have fair play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter" Benjamin Franklin

Extraordinary video of life and death event in War.

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 11:06am CDT by steven-791492

We sometimes forget how truly brave our men and women are that serve our Country... real event real video Some viewers will find the video hard to watch.

Viagra-popping seniors lead the pack for STDs

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 11:04am CDT by bonos_rama

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.

Clinton unveils malnutrition, pollution programs

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 10:32am CDT by Associated Press

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is unveiling programs to combat child hunger and reduce pollution from indoor stoves that causes diseases, especially in poorer countries.

Alkalize Your Way to Great Health

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 10:30am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Maintaining pH balance through proper diet and lifestyle is one of the most critical tools to optimizing your health.

Major Health Insurers to Stop Offering New Child-Only Policies

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 9:53am CDT by John S.-1381946

Some of the country's most prominent health insurance companies have decided to stop offering new child-only plans, rather than comply with rules in the new health-care law that will require such plans to start accepting children with preexisting medical conditions after Sept. 23.

Cyber Bullies Dehumanize

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 8:57am CDT by RebelGirl

This is becoming a crisis in some regards...

Agent Orange spending also concerns GOP lawmaker

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 8:14am CDT by msnbc.com health

Agent Orange spending also concerns GOP lawmaker

Global cost of dementia to top $604B this year

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 7:47am CDT by msnbc.com health

Study: 35 million have dementia worldwide; that may double every 20 years

Cost of obesity? Over $4,000 if you're a woman

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 7:33am CDT by msnbc.com health

Study: Annual cost of being obese is $4,879 for a woman, $2,646 for a man

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Global dementia costs hit £388bn

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 7:08am CDT by Red Wolf

The global cost of dementia this year will be £388bn – more than 1% of GDP – and governments are unprepared to meet the challenge, according to a report released today.

Woman dies after fall in Rochester nursing home

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 6:16am CDT by msnbc.com health

Woman dies after fall in Rochester nursing home

Aussie boffins buzzing to beat dengue fever

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 4:21am CDT by Seagull

AUSTRALIA is spearheading the effort to produce a vaccine for dengue fever, the potentially life-threatening infection spread by mosquitoes in the tropics.

Key Health Care Laws begin this Thursday, Insurance companies abandon children

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 4:06am CDT by David Phillips-1388968

Key Health Care Laws begin this Thursday, Insurance companies abandon childrenSome of the new health care laws that are in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare), which was signed into Law on March 23, 2010, will go into effect this Thursday, September 23 …

Annual flu jab can slash the risk of heart attack by 25%

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 12:16am CDT by Solidarity Nite

Flu jabs cut the risk of a heart attack by almost a quarter, research shows. Scientists say that those who are protected against winter flu are less likely to develop chest infections, which can trigger heart attacks.

Buy Melatonin

Posted: September 21st, 2010, 12:05am CDT by Dart-1315945

Buy Melatonin

Report: Obesity hurts your wallet and your health

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 11:44pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Obesity puts a drag on the wallet as well as health, especially for women.

Patient Sues Doctor for Branding Name on Uterus

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 10:04pm CDT by djd

A California woman is suing her gynecologist for allegedly burning her name into her uterus.

Health care reforms kick in Thursday - San Jose Mercury News

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 9:47pm CDT by Blearc

Under the new rules: Health coverage cannot be arbitrarily canceled when people becomes sick just because they made unintentional mistakes on their paperwork.

Frankenfood, Coming Soon to a Store Near You?

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 9:23pm CDT by Nature Quest

Watch for a new section between "frozen foods" and "organic" in your supermarket: genetically engineered. That is, if the government approves the so-called "frankenfoods" for sale.

Snake Oil in the Supermarket

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 8:07pm CDT by Sir Richard Owen

From cereals that boost immunity to yogurts that regulate digestion and juices that keep heart disease at bay, grocery stores in the U.S. are brimming with packaged foods and beverages that claim to improve health.

Less invasive surgery OK for breast cancer

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 6:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Removing selected lymph nodes can be as effective as removing them all, study says

Some may 'catch' obesity via a virus

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 6:20pm CDT by Sir Richard Owen

Many believe obesity is a person's own fault or the fault of one's parents but U.S. researchers say obesity may be linked to a virus.

When Menopause Dampens Desire - MSN Health & Fitness - Menopause

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 4:45pm CDT by TERRI-687264

I am post menopausal, and I love my husband, but he does not turn me on anymore, yet when I watch Tennis hottie Rafael Nadal, I get very turned on, so you can't blame us women 100 percent.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 3:50pm CDT by MinisterAMazin

I am volunteering with a group of unwed pregnant young women that have different issues one being alcohol addiction. I researched the subject and found this article among others about the problems facing the child.

Button batteries pose growing risk to kids, report suggests

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 3:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Discs not only pose choking threat, but also can burn through tissue if swallowed

Genetic Variants Linked to Aggressive Ovarian Cancer

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 1:54pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Discovery of new genetic variants in five regions of the genome involved with ovarian cancer was achieved using previous research in which scientists compared 10,283 women who had ovarian cancer with 13,185 women who did not have the disease.

Navy: No toxins detected under El Toro runways

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 1:51pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

IRVINE — The U.S. Navy did not detect toxins beneath the former El Toro Marine Base's runways and progress is steadily being made on a plume of contamination beneath other sections of the former base, residents were told at last week's City Council meeting.

Atheist Hitchens skipping prayer day in his honor

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 1:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Atheist Hitchens skipping prayer day in his honor

Did the Rise of Cities Help HIV Take Off?

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 1:35pm CDT by s w w

In this week's Science, researchers led by Michael Worobey of the University of Arizona and Preston Marx of the Tulane National Primate Research Center looked at the history of simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) — the primate precursor to HIV — and found that the disease may …

Alzheimer's brain tangles offer clue to worsening

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 1:27pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

That sticky gunk coating Alzheimer's patients' brains gets all the notoriety, but another culprit is gaining renewed attention: Protein tangles that clog brain cells and just might determine how fast patients go downhill.

Michigan Dems launch website attacking Dingell foe

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 12:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Michigan Dems launch website attacking Dingell foe

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Dough Masters Inc. Issues Recall of Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and Chocolate Chunk Cookies Due to Undeclared Walnuts

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 12:39pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Dough Masters Inc. of Troy, Michigan, is recalling all lots of their Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and Chocolate Chunk Cookies because they contain undeclared walnuts.

Study Identifies Serious Toxic Health Dangers in Eating GM Soya

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 12:08pm CDT by truthlover

GM soya plants were created to withstand herbicides which are highly toxic and can cause damage to human health, claims a summary of scientific studies.

FOXNews.com - Vampire Books Like 'Twilight' May Be Altering Teen Minds

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 12:04pm CDT by midnightbliss10

FOXNews.com - Vampire Books Like 'Twilight' May Be Altering Teen Minds

Medical marijuana growers join Teamsters union

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 11:54am CDT by msnbc.com health

Medical marijuana growers join Teamsters union

Child protection??: Why Did This Woman Lose Her Children?

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 11:26am CDT by take2la

What had this mother done to be robbed of her children and incarcerated alongside psychotics who were drugged to the eyeballs?

Medical marijuana growers join Teamsters union

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 9:33am CDT by msnbc.com health

Medical marijuana growers join Teamsters union

The food industry, like Big Pharma, controls the FDA and USDA

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 9:31am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) recently released a report highlighting the widespread influence of the food industry over food safety policies.

Football Helmets under Scrutiny for Brain Damage

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 9:25am CDT by Sir Richard Owen

From the NFL to college campuses, the 2010 football season has begun and so has a new round of concern over head injuries to players. Ironically enough, it's a piece of equipment intended for safety that's coming under particular scrutiny.

Nothing to sneeze at: Common cold virus may make kids fat

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 8:46am CDT by msnbc.com health

Children infected with a strain of adenovirus were 50 pounds heavier, study says

Hallmark Fisheries Issues Recall of Crab Meat Because of Possible Health Risk

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 7:45am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Charleston, Ore. – Hallmark Fisheries9, Charleston, Ore., is recalling several packaged crab meat products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Stretch Marks for Dads

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 7:42am CDT by MinisterAMazin

I wanted to know what research was doing to see what fathers go through since I see so much for the expectant mother. Even the books that are written for expectant fathers. I know about the convade symdrome where men get what people call sympathetic pregnancy symptoms.

White girls most likely to get weight surgery

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 7:31am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer

In 2005, Chelsey Lewis was a 456-pound white girl growing up in Tracy, Calif., who knew all too well the pressure to be thin — or at least not obese.

A New Take on ADHD

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 6:31am CDT by PowerIsKnowledge

Todd Elder suggests that nearly one million children may be misdiagnosed.It's back-to-school season—the time of year when, for many families, the ABCs meet ADHD.

Watercress 'helps stop breast cancer tumours growing' | Mail Online

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 4:51am CDT by Bonnie-1034943

Eating watercress every day could help to prevent breast cancer, researchers have found. The 'super food' can help to 'turn off' a signal in the body and thereby help starve the tumour of essential blood and oxygen, according to experts at the University of Southampton.

The death of the physical exam

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 4:07am CDT by freidrich

Not sure whether this can be considered "progress". Just another lost skill.

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ADHD: What It Is What It Isnâ��t - Page 4 - MSN Health & Fitness - ADHD/ADD

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 4:06am CDT by DH-356393

Psychiatrists have apparently done for ADHD-type mental health issues what they have done for depression and bipolar disorder: Separated symptoms into various categories and sub-categories so we may be better treated (?) by them.

Tesco to sell half-price Viagra over the counter

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 2:09am CDT by Sir Richard Owen

Tesco is to start selling Viagra over the counter at half price. The pills were only available on prescription – or from dubious internet sources – until Boots began selling direct to customers last year, at £55 for four.

CDC Report on Child Immunization

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 2:02am CDT by Liselotte

CDC Press Room Release, Sept 16, 2010: Immunization of children aged 19-35 months old against most vaccine-preventable diseases remains high in the United States, with coverage for most of the routine vaccines remaining at or over 90 percent.

10 Things You Think Will Make You Happy -- But Won't

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 1:03am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Known as 'The Happiest Man in the World,' celebrated Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard reveals ten common paradoxes that keep us from living our best lives.

10 Cool Things No One Tells You About Getting Older

Posted: September 20th, 2010, 12:42am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

while there are some crap things about aging — spend a half hour in any retirement community, and you'll get it before the mah jong tiles have been put away — I wrote a whole book about the things that are unexpectedly fantastic about moving into midlife.

Kids without food in Pakistan floods face death

Posted: September 19th, 2010, 11:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Kids without food in Pakistan floods face death

Dialysis to proceed for some indigent Ga. patients

Posted: September 19th, 2010, 10:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Dialysis to proceed for some indigent Ga. patients

PM open to debate on legalising euthanasia

Posted: September 19th, 2010, 8:57pm CDT by Vanessa Wilson

THE terminally ill could be granted the right to die after Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard backed a conscience vote on restoring the authority of territories to legalise euthanasia.

Kids without food in Pakistan floods face death

Posted: September 19th, 2010, 7:00pm CDT by Margie Mason, AP Medical Writer

Suhani Bunglani fans flies away from her two baby girls as one sleeps motionless while the other stares without blinking at the roof of their tent, her empty belly bulging beneath a green flowered shirt.

Treatment helps hard-to-transplant get kidney

Posted: September 19th, 2010, 6:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

New drugs aid the 1 in 3 whose bodies are primed to attack donor organ

Severe asthma may have new treatment, study says

Posted: September 19th, 2010, 5:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health

But U.S. researchers had to pay $1 million after drug firm wouldn't help

New health care rules take effect this week

Posted: September 19th, 2010, 5:27pm CDT by proglib

For employees with existing policies If you have an employer-provided insurance plan, on or after its renewal date: ● Lifetime limits on coverage will be barred.

Few Obese Patients Qualify for Heart Transplants

Posted: September 19th, 2010, 5:05pm CDT by Sir Richard Owen

Morbidly obese patients with advanced heart failure rarely lose enough weight to qualify for heart transplantation, making ventricular assist devices destination therapy for many of them, researchers said.

Male Circumcision 'A Surgical Vaccine'

Posted: September 19th, 2010, 1:54pm CDT by maddad

The global fight against HIV/Aids has found a powerful if unfashionable ally in male circumcision.

Congenital Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa: eMedicine Dermatology

Posted: September 19th, 2010, 1:48pm CDT by Jerseygirl1978

When someone has congenital hypertrichosis, a rare condition, people refer to them as "wolf people".

Spiriva as good as Serevent in asthma study

Posted: September 19th, 2010, 12:36pm CDT by Alicia Chang, AP Science Writer

Researchers say they've found a possible new treatment for adults with hard-to-control asthma. Their discovery, however, came at a price.

MRSA in Meat: Why No Recall?

Posted: September 19th, 2010, 12:06pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

MRSA is showing up in random samples of raw pork sold in supermarkets, and to a lesser extent in beef and chicken. Yet these potentially deadly cuts of meat -- unlike the salmonella-tainted eggs -- have never been yanked off the shelves.

Obamacare Death Panels

Posted: September 19th, 2010, 11:51am CDT by Acapulco Kevin

Republicans have coined the phrase "Obamacare" and Sarah Palin said it would cause "Death panels".

Great. Now our pets are fat, too

Posted: September 19th, 2010, 11:49am CDT by msnbc.com health

As our waistlines have ballooned, so has the girth of our dogs and cats

FDA rules support industrial agriculture, won't require labeling of genetically modified salmon

Posted: September 19th, 2010, 9:43am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

The FDA has maintained a tough stance for food makers who don't use genetically engineered ingredients and want to promote their products as an alternative.

Cancer's 'penicillin moment'? Gene targeting drug could herald 'end game' for disease | Mail Online

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 5:25pm CDT by Bonnie-1034943

A pill that rapidly shrinks the most deadly of skin tumours has been hailed as the dawn of a new era in cancer treatment. The finding has been likened to the discovery of penicillin.

Soy is nasty and vegetarians are probably insane.

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 4:56pm CDT by Acapulco Kevin

I think vegetarians are insane and potentially unhealthy and this is my argument: We are omnivores and make no mistake about it. If an herbivore is starving to death with other herbivores, they will all die together.

Small study suggests electrical stimulation of the brain can ease migraine pain..

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 3:05pm CDT by Nature Quest

A small pilot study suggests that electrical stimulation of the occipital nerve, which connects the spinal cord to the back of the brain, can ease chronic migraine in some patients for whom other forms of treatment are unsuccessful.

Truth About Marriage: Conflicts, Compromises, and Working Together

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 2:23pm CDT by Julie O'Malley

Here's what relationship researchers, marriage therapists, and married couples have found about what winds up surprising people most after they tie the knot.

California approves proposed Aetna rate hike

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 2:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health

California approves proposed Aetna rate hike

Veteran to VA: 'You are all pathetic'

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 1:53pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - Veterans often have trouble getting the services they've been promised. On Tuesday morning, officials with the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs came to Savannah.

American Citizens As Guinea Pigs

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 1:19pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

Experiments on our Military

Andrew Weil: Medical Marijuana's Tremendous Potential for Curing Ailments

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 12:53pm CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Cannabinoids (chemical constituents of Cannabis, the best known being tetrahydrocannabinol or THC) may have a primary role in cancer treatment and prevention. A number of studies have shown that these compounds can inhibit tumor growth in laboratory animal models.

Are Distractable People More Creative? -- Wired.com

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 12:18pm CDT by spudpundit

Our culture worships attention. We assume that, when we're faced with a really hard problem, the best response is to stay focused, to lavish the dilemma with deliberate thought. And so we order a triple espresso, or chug some Red Bull, or snort some Ritalin.

Inexpensive Hypodermic Needles Lead to AIDS Spread?

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 12:00pm CDT by SuDuToo

The medical sciences are researching the beginnings of the viruses that may have led to the human active HIV viruses.

Brain Amoebas. Organ Transplants. Brrr. | Wired Science | Wired.com

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 11:52am CDT by spudpundit

Nightmare scenario: New disease arises.

This "Miracle Health Food" Has Been Linked to Brain Damage and Breast Cancer

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 11:25am CDT by GOZO-unlimited

Unfortunately, many Americans who are committed to healthy lifestyles have been hoodwinked and manipulated into believing that unfermented and processed soy products like soymilk, soy cheese, soy burgers and soy ice cream are good for them.

AIDS coming under control in parts of Africa for first time..

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 11:23am CDT by Nature Quest

Sub-Saharan Africa, regarded as the epicentre of the global HIV AIDS epidemic, has seen a drop in new cases of over 25%, signalling, for the first time ever, real progress in the fight to stop the spread of the disease.

For clean hands, don't rub under air dryer

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 10:40am CDT by luckydog

DOCTORS and nurses take note - rubbing your hands together in a hand dryer leaves them coated with more bacteria than just after you washed them. Even normal skin bacteria may be bad news for sick people

Doctor sued for 'branding' patient's uterus

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 9:11am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

A California gynecologist is being sued for branding a patient's name on her uterus using an "electrocautery device."

Cancer Deaths at Home Easier on Caregivers

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 8:56am CDT by Practitioner Solution

A heartening story about how to care for the dying and the inportance of helping caregivers to provide the care.

HIV virus used to cure genetic blood disorder beta-thalassemia - latimes.com

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 6:52am CDT by SilentRebel

For the second time, researchers have used the HIV virus in gene therapy to cure a severe genetic disease, this time the blood disorder beta-thalassemia, which causes life-threatening anemia.

Life after cancer

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 6:29am CDT by msnbc.com health

Survivors may grapple with lastingemotional and medical issues

Deputies: Dad threatened kids who teased daughter

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 4:51am CDT by msnbc.com health

Deputies: Dad threatened kids who teased daughter

3 arrested in NorCal marijuana dispensary busts

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 4:31am CDT by msnbc.com health

3 arrested in NorCal marijuana dispensary busts

VA says no link yet between water, illnesses at Marine base

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 3:26am CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

WASHINGTON — In the decades that poisonous chemicals tainted the drinking water at Camp Lejeune, N.C., hundreds of thousands of Marines filed through the base, but so far, only 200 veterans have asked the Department of Veterans Affairs to link their illnesses to the poisons.

A good chat can help women's sex lives

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 2:48am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

A good chat enough to improve women's sex lives Women with low sex drive might only need to talk about their problems to improve their love life, according to a new study.

Child specialists make hospitals less scary

Posted: September 18th, 2010, 12:57am CDT by msnbc.com health

Trained caregivers help conjoined twins and others adjust

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What scares you the worse? A trip to your dentist, a trip to your physician or something else? (With poll of course)

Posted: September 17th, 2010, 11:12pm CDT by Merle T Wiler

Speaking only for myself, of course, I don't fear going to my dentist one bit. I like the idea of laying back, getting a good dose of nitrous oxide, and dreaming about bumble bees and flowers.

Waiter, There's BPA in My Soup -- Top 5 BPA-Containing Canned Foods | Mother Jones

Posted: September 17th, 2010, 9:07pm CDT by spudpundit

I'm too lazy a cook not to love cans. Quick, cheap, and recyclable, they've gotten me through many a long, tomatoless winter.

Acne depression link may not be due to drugs: study

Posted: September 17th, 2010, 6:32am CDT by jedipunk

Fears that acne drugs like Roche's Accutane could cause depression may have been overblown, since the condition itself is strongly linked to suicidal thoughts and depression, scientists said on Thursday.

Misfolded neural proteins linked to autism disorders

Posted: September 17th, 2010, 5:21am CDT by anonymous-1077600

ScienceDaily (Sep. 11, 2010) — An international team of scientists, led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego, has identified misfolding and other molecular anomalies in a key brain protein associated with autism spectrum disorders.

The Invisible Wounds of War: Let's Hear From the Generals

Posted: September 17th, 2010, 2:26am CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

American troops are committing suicide in record numbers, and too many are too embarrassed by the stigma of mental health to seek life-saving care.

US face transplant patient promotes organ donation

Posted: September 17th, 2010, 2:02am CDT by Meghan Barr, Associated Press Writer

There is an initial shock upon first glance at Connie Culp, the woman who received the nation's first face transplant nearly two years ago. She taps her way through the hospital waiting room, feeling along the floor with a cane and smiling hesitantly at a visitor, even though she can only make out shadows and shapes.

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Posted: September 17th, 2010, 1:32am CDT by Angela1586572

Passing this on to all Americans. Your government working. Passing this site to other countries. You foreign leaders could take better care of your people; citizens. Feel free to sign up for your own e-mail from our first lady, Mrs.

Prolonging pleasure

Posted: September 17th, 2010, 12:30am CDT by msnbc.com health

How to make lovemaking last

Doctors' Group Attacks McDonald's in TV Ad

Posted: September 17th, 2010, 12:07am CDT by Jerry Verlinger

A new television advertisement that singles out McDonald's for obesity-related deaths is causing quite the stir.

Analysis: Arena investors up in arms about rat disclosure

Posted: September 16th, 2010, 11:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Analysis: Arena investors up in arms about rat disclosure

Did you have sex before marriage? (with a poll)

Posted: September 16th, 2010, 10:55pm CDT by Merle T Wiler

I hope I am not out of bounds here but this is a universal question that needs to be honestly answered. One thing I like about sexual discussions is that it so secret and dirty that most people won't talk about it. That is exactly why I like to talk about it.

Study: Too Much Sugar Increases Heart Risks

Posted: September 16th, 2010, 9:19pm CDT by Merle T Wiler

By nature, people like sweet foods — really, really sweet foods, apparently. Americans now consume 19% more added sugar in their daily diet than they did in 1970, according to recent figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Fake pill improved sex drive in women

Posted: September 16th, 2010, 8:43pm CDT by Sir Richard Owen

"Faking it" has long been associated with bad sex for some women, but a new study provides a pleasant twist on that phrase.

What to do when body parts fall off

Posted: September 16th, 2010, 8:38pm CDT by Sir Richard Owen

Jim Beaty was renovating his Seattle, Washington, home one day when he went to cut a 16-foot piece of siding in the garage. He turned to talk to his son, Eric, and the electric saw went out of control and cut his fingers.

Officials: Learn risk factors of ovarian cancer

Posted: September 16th, 2010, 8:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Officials: Learn risk factors of ovarian cancer

Amoeba Blamed in 2 More Organ Transplant Deaths

Posted: September 16th, 2010, 8:22pm CDT by Sir Richard Owen

U.S. health officials say two Arizona organ transplant recipients died of an infection from a microscopic parasite they got from their organ donor.

The Most Eco-Friendly Way To Get Rid of Bed Bugs?

Posted: September 16th, 2010, 8:19pm CDT by fullnelson

Good points on taming the bed bug hysteria.

Veterans and Families Continue to Fight for Facts, Help Years After Toxic Exposure on Base

Posted: September 16th, 2010, 7:50pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

(Washington, DC) – Today, The House Committee on Science and Technology’s Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight held a hearing to examine the legacy of drinking water contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.

Study: 2 popular arthritis supplements don't work

Posted: September 16th, 2010, 6:01pm CDT by Associated Press

Two popular supplements used to treat joint pain don't work and health authorities should stop paying for them, a new study says.

Study: Educating women saves millions of kids

Posted: September 16th, 2010, 6:01pm CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

Giving young women an education resulted in saving the lives of more than 4 million children worldwide in 2009, a new study says.

Calif. whooping cough outbread may be largest in 55 years

Posted: September 16th, 2010, 5:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Over 4,000 cases, 9 deaths reported this year; decline in vaccinations blamed

J&J consumer drug head retiring amid recall probe

Posted: September 16th, 2010, 4:18pm CDT by Linda A. Johnson, AP Business Writer

The head of the Johnson & Johnson division responsible for most of the company's 11 product recalls announced her retirement late Thursday, shortly after a congressional committee probing the recalls invited her to a second hearing on the case.

Pfizer seeking to expand animal health business

Posted: September 16th, 2010, 2:30pm CDT by Linda A. Johnson, AP Business Writer

Pfizer Inc., the world's biggest seller of drugs for people, now is looking to make more bucks from Fido, Fifi and farm animals.

Calif. whooping cough: 9 dead, infections on rise

Posted: September 16th, 2010, 1:37pm CDT by Shaya Tayefe Mohajer, Associated Press Writer

State health officials reported Thursday that California is on track to break a 55-year record for whooping cough infections in an epidemic that has already claimed the lives of nine infants.

Uninsured hits all-time high

Posted: September 16th, 2010, 1:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Latest Census report shows 50.7 million people don't have health insurance

Brain region linked to introspection

Posted: September 16th, 2010, 1:03pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Just how confident are you that you made the right decision? New research has uncovered a part of the brain that's larger in people who seem particularly introspective.

New report: Neb.'s Medicaid costs overestimated

Posted: September 16th, 2010, 12:43pm CDT by Margery A. Beck, Associated Press Writer

A report commissioned by the state forecasting that federal health care reform will increase the state's Medicaid costs by hundreds of millions of dollars over the next decade was based on "an over-the-top assumption" and seriously flawed, a Medicaid expert said.

Tainted drinking water kept under wraps

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 8:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Many researchers fear public would misunderstand, overreact to disclosure

US bullying suspect seeks dismissal of charges

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 8:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

US bullying suspect seeks dismissal of charges

What's the most ridiculous thing your pet has done?

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 7:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Pet insurance claims reveal the outrageous behavior of our

Undifferentiated Ethics: Why Stem Cells from Adult Skin Are as Morally Fraught as Embryonic Stem Cells

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 7:25pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Hailed as a potential alternative to embryonic stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells) raise their own ethical dilemmas

Greenhouse Gas Emission Cuts Promise Health Benefits

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 7:22pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

New analyses predict health savings from more aggressive reductions in the greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change - The Daily Climate

Vita-Mixer

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 7:19pm CDT by kjpxxx

God I am pathetic... It seems I'll grasp at anything to get my immobilized self to start moving my brain and fingers again.

Hundreds of U.S. Pilots Treated for Drug Abuse and Psychiatric Disorders

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 6:14pm CDT by take2la

Hundreds of commercial and private U.S. pilots have been diagnosed and treated for a broad array of serious psychiatric and medical conditions, including schizophrenia, attempted suicide, sexual deviance, alcoholism and drug abuse, a Herald review has found.

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It's Our Lucky Day – The Health Benefits of Peanut Butter

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 5:34pm CDT by Dowser

Peanut butter may be relatively high in calories compared to other foods, but it packs a wallop for good health, as well as nutrition! If you can, buy raw or less refined peanut butter, because it retains many of the beneficial nutrients found in the skin of the peanut.

FDA issues new dosing guidance for children using Valcyte

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 5:13pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Updated drug label will help prevent potential overdose in underweight transplant patients

Forest Pharmaceuticals agrees to guilty plea for violating FDA laws

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 5:12pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Company sold unapproved and misbranded drugs and obstructed agency investigation

Westmed, Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of BagEasy Manual Resuscitation Devices

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 5:11pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Westmed, Inc., Tucson, AZ, is initiating a nationwide recall of 24,384 units of BagEasy Manual Resuscitation Devices.

DomRep probes 16 baby deaths at public hospital

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 4:44pm CDT by Associated Press

Health officials are investigating the recent deaths of 16 newborns in the capital's largest maternity hospital, hinting that unhygienic conditions are to blame.

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Health reform begins â�� what changes mean to you - Health - Health care - msnbc.com

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 4:16pm CDT by Ultima-858821

Obamacare is beginning to be implemented with some important new benefits including the removal of the lifetime cap on the amounts insurance companies and Medicare will cover.

Throw back that 'Frankenfish'

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 4:15pm CDT by Tony in Arizona

I am and always will be completely against any food that has been altered genetically for human consumption. And never, in the 30-plus years I have been a restaurant chef, has one customer requested a genetically modified organism for dinner.

FDA panel split on withdrawing diet pill Meridia

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 4:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Evidence shows it can increases heart attack and stroke risks

Smoking bans help curb kids' severe asthma attacks

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 4:00pm CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

New research shows that smoking bans spare many children with asthma from being hospitalized, a finding that suggests smoke-free laws have even greater health benefits than previously believed.

Weight-loss surgery slashes cancer risk

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 3:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Bariatric-surgery patients cut their overall odds of cancer by 80 percent

4 Simple Daily Habits to Help Manage Fibromyalgia - Fibromyalgia Health Haven - Everyday Health Blogs

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 3:19pm CDT by Jerseygirl1978

4 good habits to adopt if you have Fibromyalgia...

U.S. Zeroes In on Use of Antibiotics by Pork Producers - NYTimes.com

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 3:14pm CDT by avantreese

Now, after decades of debate, the Food and Drug Administration appears poised to issue its strongest guidelines on animal antibiotics yet, intended to reduce what it calls a clear risk to human health.

FDA panel split on withdrawing diet pill Meridia

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 3:10pm CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writer

Federal health advisers delivered a split opinion Wednesday on whether to withdraw the diet pill Meridia due to evidence that it increases heart attack and stroke, with half voting to ban it and the others favoring new warnings and restricted distribution.

Popularity comes at a price: Catching the flu

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 3:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Even germs seem to like being around the cool kids

Gene therapy appears to help patient with anemia

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 2:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Gene therapy appears to help patient with anemia

Grouchy people have reason to feel pessimistic about their heart health

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 2:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health

'Type D' personalities face higher risk of repeat heart attacks

CDC: One-third of sex ed omits birth control

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 12:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Teens learn about preventing STDs, but not pregnancy

Severe migraine gives English woman French accent

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 12:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health

49-year-old from southwestern England has rare Foreign Accent Syndrome

English woman develops French-sounding accent

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 10:55am CDT by Raphael G. Satter, Associated Press Writer

A woman from a village in southwestern England says that a severe migraine attack left her speaking with what sounds like a French accent - a striking example of a rare syndrome that neuroscientists say can leave lifelong locals sounding like they come from thousands of miles away.

CDC: One-third of sex ed omits birth control

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 10:33am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

Almost all U.S. teens have had formal sex education, but only about two-thirds have been taught about birth control methods, according to a new government report released Wednesday.

Have your eyes ever played tricks on you?

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 10:19am CDT by Tony Wlliams

OK it's a strange question to be asking but I'll say why I'm asking in a little while. I was going to write a poem this week but something happened and I figured what the heck.

Health reform begins: What changes mean to you

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 7:53am CDT by msnbc.com health

Many features, such as no more lifetime insurance caps, kick in by Sept. 23

An ancient dilemma: Debating aging senators

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 5:25am CDT by Ken Strickland, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

- It’s among the Senate’s built-in dilemmas — a generally unspoken question contemplated by voters and elected officials alike.

Cancer's 'penicillin moment'? Gene targeting drug could herald 'end game' for disease

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 5:22am CDT by cartooncat

Scientists have entered the 'end game' of discovering what causes cancers and how to treat them, the head of the Cancer Genome Project said today.

New push for bill to aid sick 9/11 responders

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 2:02am CDT by Andrew Miga, Associated Press Writer

Backers of a bill to provide up to $7.4 billion in aid to people sickened by World Trade Center dust are renewing their push for the measure as a second House vote nears.

9th infant in California dies from whooping cough

Posted: September 15th, 2010, 12:41am CDT by msnbc.com health

9th infant in California dies from whooping cough

LaJollaLight.com | Seany Foundation wins Chase gift

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 11:57pm CDT by The Seany Foundation

San Diego childhood cancer charity wins $20,000 from Chase Community Giving.

Hospital of Horrors: It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 11:23pm CDT by fredegrar

A hospital horror story of un-managed pain and incompetent, unprofessional staff.

Medical groups urge flu shots for pregnant women

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 11:01pm CDT by Associated Press

Flu season may not sound as scary for pregnant women this year as last — but they're still at high risk and need that shot, says a letter being mailed to thousands of health providers this week from some leading medical societies.

Is high cholesterol linked to mom's smoking?

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 10:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Is high cholesterol linked to mom's smoking?

Positive progress

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 10:24pm CDT by Vicki the Maja

Hello again everyone: Just wanted to drop a line and let you all know that your comments and suggestions have all been read and paid heed. My weigh-in last week (2 weeks since the first weigh-in) showed that I had lost 5-1/2 lbs.

Kiki's machaca plate to be featured on Food Network's 'The Best Thing I Ever Ate'..

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 9:09pm CDT by Nature Quest

The menu at Kiki's Mexican Restaurant describes it's famous machaca plate this way - "If they don't serve this in Heaven, you can be sure the angels are coming down here for take-out." Soon the rest of America will discover what El Pasoans have known for decades, it's tough to …

Images of food may make you feel full..

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 9:07pm CDT by Nature Quest

Sometimes the eyes really are bigger than the stomach, at least where feeling full is concerned. How hungry we feel after chowing down may depend more on what our eyes tell us we've eaten, rather than how much we actually consumed.

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Prescription for a Healthier Brain: Coffee and Cigarettes? - Discovering why even bad habits can protect the brain

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 8:48pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Inspired by human studies showing that avid coffee drinkers and smokers have a lower risk of Parkinson's disease, scientists at the University of Washington decided to see what java and cigarettes do to fruit flies.

FDA approves devices to freeze love handles, melt muffin tops

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 7:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health

New procedures promise to be alternative to liposuction

New hip treatment aimed at younger boomers

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 7:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Patients don't have to wait until 60 for alternative to replacement

Once more, no link found between vaccine preservative and autism - Results from study #10

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 7:28pm CDT by jedipunk

Maybe Study Number Ten will suffice to reassure the one in four parents who have come to fear vaccinating their babies that doing so will not raise the likelihood of the kids' developing autism.

Vital Signs - Risky Additions to Atkins and Other Low-Carb Diets - NYTimes.com

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 6:30pm CDT by spudpundit

Atkins-style low-carbohydrate diets help people lose weight, but people who simply replace the bread and pasta with calories from animal protein and animal fat may face an increased risk of early death from cancer and heart disease, a new study reports.

NHGRI funds development of third generation DNA sequencing technologies

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 6:18pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

More than $18 million in grants to spur the development of a third generation of DNA sequencing technologies was announced today by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).

Friend groups can help change health behaviors

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 5:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Study: Findings could be useful as focus shifts to disease, illness prevention

U.S. Meat Farmers Brace for Limits on Antibiotics

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 4:48pm CDT by TDR

Piglets hop, scurry and squeal their way to the far corner of the pen, eyeing an approaching human. "It shows that they're healthy animals," Craig Rowles, the owner of a large pork farm here, said with pride.

Nearly 1 million children potentially misdiagnosed with ADHD | MSU News | Michigan State University

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 4:20pm CDT by Angela1586572

Happy to know brilliant educated minds are working on this. Like this site. Thanks.

Working while sick? Study finds even doctors do it

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 3:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

More than half of those in training say they've treated patients while ill

Egg company knew of salmonella, investigators say

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 3:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Iowa farm had more than 400 positive results during a two-year period

Lawsuit on Obama health plan likely going to trial

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 3:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Federal judge said Tuesday he expects to dismiss parts of suit but let others stand

Working while sick? Study finds even doctors do it

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 3:00pm CDT by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer

Junior doctors quickly learn that exposure to patients' germs is part of the job, but a study suggests many are returning the favor. More than half of doctors in training said in a survey that they'd shown up sick to work, and almost one-third said they'd done it more than once.

Survey: Cost of health insurance claims to rise

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 10:24am CDT by Tom Murphy, AP Business Writer

The costs that dictate employer-provided health insurance plans will climb more than 10 percent within the next 12 months, and financially pressured companies may pass more of this increase along to their workers through next year's benefits plans, according to an Aon Consulting report.

Number of centenarians in aging Japan grows again

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 6:54am CDT by msnbc.com health

Number of centenarians in aging Japan grows again

Skip bottled tea if you want real health benefits

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 6:53am CDT by TestAnxiety

Research presented at the National Meeting of the American Chemical Society revealed that bottled tea contains very low levels of antioxidants and polyphenols compared to brewed tea, reports Medical News Today.

Depressed? You Need "Special K"! (Not cereal)

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 6:43am CDT by TestAnxiety

A Yale University medical team is touting ketamine - a.k.a. the recreational drug Special K - as the latest miracle drug for the treatment of severe depression.

What Caused Michael Douglas' Throat Cancer? - MSN Health & Fitness - Cancer

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 6:14am CDT by Mr. 29

I think we all were curious as to why Michael got this cancer. We wish him all the best.

CDC: Many moms start breastfeeding, but drop off

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 6:13am CDT by Sir Richard Owen

Moms are encouraged to breastfeed exclusively for the first six months after they give birth, but how many actually follow that advice?

Man dies after being shot during pot garden theft

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 5:45am CDT by msnbc.com health

Man dies after being shot during pot garden theft

Women Want Sex Just as Much as You - The Fox 'sexpert' debunks myths about the fairer sex

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 3:46am CDT by Socrates1

I couldn't help myself. Short, and to the point,

How can I get rid of poison ivy?

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 1:31am CDT by Sir Richard Owen

I have had recurring poison ivy on my face for a month. It went away but now it's back. I've tried a week of prednisone and am now using hydrocortisone cream. I would love to work in the yard but don't want to get it again. Any ideas? Thanks.

Study: Whites with muscular dystrophy live up to 12 years longer than blacks

Posted: September 14th, 2010, 1:21am CDT by Sir Richard Owen

Whites with muscular dystrophy live up to 12 years longer than their African American counterparts, according to a study published Monday in Neurology.

Study Finds That Many Don't Wash After Using Public Restrooms - NYTimes.com

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 7:59pm CDT by spudpundit

The next time a man hands you a hot dog after making a run to the restroom and the concession stand at an Atlanta Braves baseball game, be careful: there is a good chance he did not wash his hands, according to a report released Monday by a group that sends spies into public rest …

Docs failed to disclose big payments to journals

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 6:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health

U.S. researchers find major gaps in reporting compensation

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Depression Drugs Affect Personality - Less neuroticism and more extroversion may be at the root of patients' improvement

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 6:26pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Friends and family of people with depression may feel that their loved one has been replaced by a gloomy doppelgänger. According to recent research, however, it may be the treatment of depression that actually causes personality changes in people with the disorder.

Sitka woman to take health work globally in Laos

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 6:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Sitka woman to take health work globally in Laos

Window washer talking after 47-story fall

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 5:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health

'If you are a believer in miracles, this would be one,' says doctor

Simple blood test may detect Alzheimer's

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 4:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Any clinic, even home healthcare nurses could do screening, researcher says

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Why the FDA Is Ignoring Flawed Science and Deeming a New GE 'Frankenfish' Safe to Eat and Sell Un-labeled | Personal Health | AlterNet

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 3:56pm CDT by spudpundit

When the FDA announced it found the genetically engineered AquAdvantage salmon safe just before Labor Day, news headlines and even Alaska Senator Mark Begich called it a "frankenfish." A closer look at AquAdvantage makes it seem unlikely that Mary Shelley could have ever dreamed …

Moral Crusade Against Stem Cell Research Undermines Hope of Life for the Living

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 3:51pm CDT by Soph0571

In August, an injunction was placed against federal funding of stem cell research by U.S.

Repeated antibiotics alter beneficial gut germs

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 3:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Levels plummeted in volunteers in small study, researchers found

Mom update September 2010

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 3:37pm CDT by Tom W.-670850

Here's an update on my mom form this article:

UK men charged in illegal sperm donor Web case

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 3:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

UK men charged in illegal sperm donor Web case

New drug-resistant superbugs found in 3 states

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 3:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Gene can spread person-to-person; all patients had been treated in India

Repeated antibiotics alter beneficial gut germs

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 2:42pm CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Antibiotics can temporarily upset your stomach, but now it turns out that repeatedly taking them can trigger long-lasting changes in all those good germs that live in your gut, raising questions about lingering ill effects.

BBC News - Do our memories get better or worse with age?

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 2:38pm CDT by midnightbliss10

Our ability to recall events seems to sharpen as we get older but can it be trusted, asks Lisa Jardine in her A Point of View column.

Walking Around With Eyes Wide Shut

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 2:33pm CDT by LoveUnlimd

WALKING AROUND WITH EYES WIDE SHUT

Restroom spies say we're washing hands more often

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 1:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health

85 percent of public restroom users washed; women scrub up more than men

New drug-resistant superbugs found in 3 states

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 1:51pm CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

An infectious-disease nightmare is unfolding: Bacteria that have been made resistant to nearly all antibiotics by an alarming new gene have sickened people in three states and are popping up all over the world, health officials reported Monday.

CDC: Utah leads US for breast-feeding, 9 of 10 try

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

CDC: Utah leads US for breast-feeding, 9 of 10 try

Marijuana: Fight Back With The Facts

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 12:37pm CDT by Solidarity Nite

The prohibitionists tell us that marijuana causes brain damage. The scientific research tells us that cannabinoids exert a neuro-protective effect -- which, put in everyday language, means that cannabis not only does NOT kill brain cells -- it protects them.

Restroom spies say we're washing hands more often

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 12:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Restroom spies say we're washing hands more often

Judge to hear legal arguments of Obama health plan

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 11:16am CDT by Melissa Nelson, Associated Press Writer

The Obama administration will try to persuade a federal judge Tuesday to throw out a lawsuit by 20 states that claim the president's health care overhaul is unconstitutional.

Fla. judge to hear legal arguments of health plan

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 11:16am CDT by Associated Press

The Obama administration hopes a federal judge in Florida will toss a lawsuit by that state and 19 others claiming the president's health care overhaul is unconstitutional.

Restroom spies say we're washing hands more often

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 10:39am CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Swine flu may have scared us straight, or maybe we're finally listening to our mothers. Whatever the reason, Americans are washing their hands more often, suggests the latest check by researchers who spy on people using public restrooms.

Diet pill linked to heart attack could be banned

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

Diet pill linked to heart attack could be banned

Mercury in vaccines not linked to autism, new study finds

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 10:11am CDT by msnbc.com health

CDC researchers examined data for U.S. children born between 1994 and 1999

CDC: Utah leads US for breast-feeding, 9 of 10 try

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 9:55am CDT by Associated Press

A new government report says Utah leads the nation in breast-feeding with 9 in 10 Utah mothers trying it and about 6 in 10 sticking with it for at least six months.

4 charged with killing Pa. teen, stealing sneakers

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 9:55am CDT by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

My heart aches for the parents of this fifteen year old murder victim. What makes teen murderers think they can just kill someone over something senseless as a pair of sneakers? It is evident the killers have little fear of the consequences of their crime.

C-Sections And The Profit Motive In California

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 8:58am CDT by Blearc

Now a look at the variations in the rates of cesarean sections in California find they're much more likely at for-profit hospitals — 17 percent more likely according to an investigation by the non-profit journalism outfit California Watch.

FDA mulls pulling diet pill linked to heart attack

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 8:24am CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Health Writer

Almost a year after studies showed the diet pill Meridia increases heart attack and stroke risk, U.S. health regulators announced they will consider pulling the Abbott Laboratories' drug off the market.

Dot's legacy: Med students, donor's family form rare bond

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 8:03am CDT by msnbc.com health

Dot Purcell's choice to donate her body to science taught more than she imagined

No link found between vaccine mercury and autism

Posted: September 13th, 2010, 6:33am CDT by replytoj001

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A new government study adds to the evidence that thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative until recently found in many vaccines, does not increase children's risk of autism.

Embracing life after suicide attempt

Posted: September 12th, 2010, 6:48pm CDT by Sir Richard Owen

From the moment I was admitted to my first psychiatric ward, I was desperate to get out. I hated the smell, the food, most of the staff, the routines, the magazines. I hated the sagging mattresses, the glassless funhouse mirrors, the furniture, the isolation rooms.

Clues found in mysterious childhood aging disease

Posted: September 12th, 2010, 6:43pm CDT by Sir Richard Owen

Megan Nighbor was born with a full head of thick, dark brown hair. Her mother, Sandy Nighbor, wondered why her youngest child was so well-coiffed compared with her other children, who barely had any hair at birth.

Another body found in string of California deaths

Posted: September 12th, 2010, 5:30pm CDT by Sir Richard Owen

The body of Frederick Sales, 35, was found bound in plastic and hidden in a closet of a home, the Hercules Police Department said in a statement Saturday. Sales' cause of death had not been determined.

A Link Between Anxiety and Heart Attacks - TIME

Posted: September 12th, 2010, 5:27pm CDT by Jerseygirl1978

What anxiety can do to you...

Robert Fisk: The truth about 'honour' killings

Posted: September 12th, 2010, 4:54pm CDT by Benno Hansen

"In Abu Ghraib," she says, "women were tortured by the Americans much more than the men. One woman said she witnessed five girls being raped. Most of the women in the prison were raped – some of them left prison pregnant.

Scientists find drugs that may fight bat disease

Posted: September 12th, 2010, 1:31pm CDT by Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer

Scientists may have found some ways to help the nation's bats, which are being wiped out by a novel fungal disease.

Five reasons why American doctors are moving to Canada

Posted: September 12th, 2010, 1:22pm CDT by medreporter

Doctors from the U.S. are keen on moving to Canada to practise medicine because of better working conditions, according to some experts.

Students form bond with family of a cadaver donor

Posted: September 12th, 2010, 1:20pm CDT by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer

Dot Purcell always knew she would donate her body to science. Even when young, the mother of 11, a doctor's daughter, would say, "there's something good in here" that might help others.

U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals 2010-11

Posted: September 12th, 2010, 1:09pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

For the 2010-11 rankings, U.S. News requested data from 170 pediatric centers and used survey results from thousands of physicians in 10 pediatric specialties who were asked where they would send the sickest children. In all, 62 hospitals ranked in at least one specialty.

China mass measles vaccination plan sparks outcry

Posted: September 12th, 2010, 11:50am CDT by msnbc.com health

China mass measles vaccination plan sparks outcry

Hospital blunder left teatowel-sized swab inside me for FOUR MONTHS after surgery

Posted: September 12th, 2010, 10:41am CDT by Par4TheCourse

A hospital blunder left a woman with a swab the size of a teatowel in her body for four months after what should have been a routine hysterectomy operation. --By Ross Slater

Cockroach Brains May Hold New Antibiotics?

Posted: September 12th, 2010, 10:19am CDT by spudpundit

Cockroaches may make your skin crawl, but the insects—or, to be exact, their brains—could one day save your life.

China mass measles vaccination plan sparks outcry

Posted: September 12th, 2010, 10:15am CDT by Gillian Wong, Associated Press Writer

China's plans to vaccinate 100 million children and come a step closer to eradicating measles has set off a popular outcry that highlights widening public distrust of the authoritarian government after repeated health scandals.

Drug holds promise to halt debilitating condition of diabetes, DPN

Posted: September 12th, 2010, 8:22am CDT by jedipunk

The researchers recently published an article showing that KU-32 can stop and even reverse diabetic peripheral neuropathy, or DPN, in mice. The condition leads to death of nerves in the extremities of individuals with diabetes.

30% of overweight Americans think they're in normal range

Posted: September 12th, 2010, 8:02am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Many Americans have skewed perceptions when it comes to their weight, often believing they are thinner than they really are, even when the scales are shouting otherwise, a new poll finds. --By Amanda Gardner

Fat guys last longer in bed

Posted: September 12th, 2010, 4:56am CDT by freidrich

There you go, that gut is good for something.

Applegate, others star in 'Stand Up To Cancer'

Posted: September 12th, 2010, 4:27am CDT by msnbc.com health

Applegate, others star in 'Stand Up To Cancer'

Expectant moms at high risk after Pakistan floods

Posted: September 12th, 2010, 1:38am CDT by msnbc.com health

Expectant moms at high risk after Pakistan floods

Indonesian woman dies of bird flu

Posted: September 12th, 2010, 12:08am CDT by msnbc.com health

67-year-old is the country's 54th death from virus

Indoor lifestyles and fear of sun causing Vitamin D deficiency

Posted: September 11th, 2010, 9:52pm CDT by spudpundit

A lack of sun is resulting in dangerously low levels of Vitamin D, according to a new study.

Women's Worst Health Habits Revealed

Posted: September 11th, 2010, 8:10pm CDT by Auteur 1536

Are you a behind-the-wheel texter? Never floss? Sleep deprived? You're not alone, but here's how to break the cycle of these bad habits.

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Man gets Big Mac attack — 23,000 times

Posted: September 11th, 2010, 7:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health

54-year-old says OCD drove him to eat a burger nearly every day since 1972

Martha Stewart Living sued over bedbug mattress cover

Posted: September 11th, 2010, 7:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Martha Stewart Living sued over bedbug mattress cover

Coffee can reduce risk of gout in women

Posted: September 11th, 2010, 3:02pm CDT by rochart

According to researchers from Boston University and Harvard Medical School, four cups of coffee a day can halve the chances of gout in women. The latest findings were published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

'Gen X' author tells how guys really view age

Posted: September 11th, 2010, 2:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Most see themselves as 31, no matter how old they are

Which Sickness Would You Least Want to Be Infected With?

Posted: September 11th, 2010, 1:58pm CDT by Big Brother Commission

Over the centuries, many hundreds of millions of people have succumbed to many thousands of various diseases and viruses, especially in the twentieth century.

Should We Worry Whether Porn Has Hijacked Our Sexuality?

Posted: September 11th, 2010, 12:41pm CDT by 4real?

September 11, 2010 | LIKE THIS ARTICLE ? Join our mailing list: Sign up to stay up to date on the latest Media and Culture headlines via email. Petitions by Change.org|Get Widget|Start a Petition � A new book by scholar Gail Dines asserts that society's overconsu …

Even a wedding planner can't fix this detail: He's 27, she's 14

Posted: September 11th, 2010, 11:10am CDT by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

A 27 year old man posting a Facebook picture with a 14 year old female lover, knowing FB has a membership of a half billion people, is like standing in front of the police station saying look we are breaking the law.

What Happened When I Decided to Live Out My Ultimate Escape Fantasy

Posted: September 11th, 2010, 10:27am CDT by Loretta Kemsley

But there was more to it than run-of-the-mill midlife angst. I felt that my busy life had nearly swallowed this transplanted Iowa boy whole.

Experimental vaccine gives father of the bride precious time

Posted: September 11th, 2010, 8:41am CDT by Carloz

Almost a year to the day after learning he had the deadliest form of brain cancer, Steve Holl was dancing at his daughter Eryn's wedding.

VA physicians call for director's resignation

Posted: September 11th, 2010, 8:25am CDT by msnbc.com health

VA physicians call for director's resignation

Would You Execise For Money?

Posted: September 11th, 2010, 4:53am CDT by TestAnxiety

Concerned about the deteriorating health of their workers and rising insurance costs, employers are introducing cash rewards for healthful living.

17 Percent of Blacks Distrust Hospitals

Posted: September 11th, 2010, 3:56am CDT by freidrich

With good reason?

Create Your Best Sex Playlist.. Pump Up The Volume..

Posted: September 11th, 2010, 12:08am CDT by Nature Quest

The human brain is very responsive to music. Which means that what music you're listening to can really affect what kind of sex you're going to have. Only have time for a quickie? Choose a song that makes no mistake what you have in mind.

Medicare is Broken Because of the Thieves-Not the Patients

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 11:31pm CDT by SuckerFish

Medicare Can only Work, when the Thieves are Reported and Stopped. Doctors double-bill. Hospitals bill for non-performed services. The more money the thieves get away with the more Medicare costs the taxpayers.

Leaks reveal Big Tobaccos $5M blitz

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 11:09pm CDT by Seagull

One of the biggest leaks against Big Tobacco in Australian history has revealed cigarette companies have funnelled over $5 million into a campaign against plain cigarette packaging.

SD group starts campaign against medical marijuana

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 9:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health

SD group starts campaign against medical marijuana

Long life goes hand in hand with a firm grip

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 9:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Long life goes hand in hand with a firm grip

Woman's persistence pays off in regenerated fingertip - CNN.com

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 8:50pm CDT by S.Hatami

With experimental new medicine, growing new tissue is at the tip of your finger.

Stars Stand Up to Cancer

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 8:21pm CDT by Julie O'Malley

I am a cancer fighter/survivor. I've been living under the shadow of this disease for 20 years, and I'm still fighting to this day.

Two gene mutations mark deadly ovarian cancer

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 8:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Two gene mutations mark deadly ovarian cancer

Are nutrients in your pantry expiring?

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 7:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Find out how to store food staples so they retain their healing power

Correction: Imaging drug story

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 7:42pm CDT by Associated Press

In a story Sept. 9 about medical imaging drugs, The Associated Press, relying on information from the Food and Drug Administration, reported erroneously that a rare side effect had been reported with all seven drugs containing the chemical gadolinium. The FDA clarified the side effect has not been reported in two of the drugs, Eovist and Ablavar.

New suicide prevention alliance launched in US

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 7:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

New suicide prevention alliance launched in US

Zimbabwe arrests 5 US doctors over licensing

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 7:04pm CDT by Associated Press

Zimbabwean police have arrested five American doctors working in the capital and charged them with operating without proper licenses, their lawyer said Saturday.

Zimbabwe arrests 5 Americans over licensing

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 7:04pm CDT by Chengetai Zvauya, Associated Press Writer

Five Americans who worked with AIDS orphans and patients in Zimbabwe have been arrested in the southern African country and accused of operating without proper medical licenses, their lawyer said Saturday.

Taiji Campaign Report

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 5:04pm CDT by take2la

Shortly before 8:00am the boats returned back from the same easterly direction. This time not in single file but in a long arc of eight evenly spaced boats, slowly driving forward, herding a pod of terrified dolphins or small whales toward their doom.

NIH, MusiCares and the GRAMMY Foundation announce teen music contest

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 4:59pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Original music and music video competition part of National Drug Facts Week

Military Still Failing To Diagnose, Treat Brain Injuries

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 4:55pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

Source: DAV The military medical system is failing to diagnose brain injuries in troops who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, many of whom receive little or no treatment for lingering health problems, an investigation by NPR and ProPublica has found.

25 things chefs never tell you | Yahoo! Green

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 4:38pm CDT by Mira-449410

25 things chefs never tell you | Yahoo! Green

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Steel gas mains draw regulators’ scrutiny

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 4:02pm CDT by Alex Johnson, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Natural gas mains made of steel, like the one that apparently failed in Thursday’s deadly California explosion, are considered especially susceptible to corrosion and leaking, leading regulators in some states to consider replacing them.

U.S. warns of fatal side effect with imaging drugs - Health - More health news - msnbc.com

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 3:30pm CDT by Julie O'Malley

U.S. government health regulators are warning doctors that a class of injectable drugs used in MRI medical imaging scans can cause a rare and sometimes fatal condition in patients with kidney disease.

Ore. sheriff says no medical marijuana in jail

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 3:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Ore. sheriff says no medical marijuana in jail

Cockroaches Have Super Antibiotics in Their Brains

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 1:23pm CDT by LogicalAbsurdity

Cockroaches take advantage of our messy hospitality, skulking around in the cracks and holes of our houses and devouring the scraps we leave behind. Soon, though, maybe we'll be the ones taking advantage of their fondness for filth.

Could Connection-Mapping Brain Scans Help Diagnose Autism?

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 1:16pm CDT by LogicalAbsurdity

Your pencil marks on the door frame mark your kids' ascending height; your photo albums carry the visual record of their ascending ages.

Does health-care reform bend the cost curve up? --No.

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 12:28pm CDT by Gulliver's Island

What you're seeing here isn't the cost curve bending up. It's a one-time increase in the level of spending. That's the big jump in 2014, the year the exchanges and subsidies come online. So when you compare 2014 to 2013, spending growth seems like it's gone up a bunch.

USDA knew of problems at egg recall farm: report

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 12:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health

USDA knew of problems at egg recall farm: report

Big Pharma's Next Big Thing: Antipsychotic Medicines for Preschoolers

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 11:42am CDT by take2la

Dr.

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MARIANNE LEONE A mother's grief — without time limits

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 11:25am CDT by take2la

FIVE YEARS ago, I found my 17-year-old son dead in his bed, and apparently five years is too long to be manifesting the symptoms of sadness:

Cholera stalks West Africa as rains spread disease

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 9:59am CDT by Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Writer

Patients jammed rudimentary clinics and health workers in surgical masks sprayed anti-bacterial solution on muddy paths as the government struggled to contain a cholera epidemic that has killed nearly 800 Nigerians in two months.

Americans going fruitless, skipping veggies

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 9:58am CDT by msnbc.com health

Little progress in improving U.S. diets, CDC report finds

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‘Meathead’ the BBQ guy goes meatless for a month

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 7:56am CDT by Laura T. Coffey, msnbc.com contributing editor

No one loves meat the way Meathead loves meat.

AIDS doctors, activists call for more health funds

Posted: September 10th, 2010, 4:15am CDT by Donna Bryson, Associated Press Writer

Doctors and AIDS activists on Friday urged African governments to fulfill a decade-old pledge to spend more of their own money on health if they want international help in fighting AIDS.

CDC: Adults Eating Less Fruit, Not Enough Veggies..

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 8:42pm CDT by Nature Quest

An apple a day? Apparently not in the United States. Most Americans still don't eat enough vegetables, and fruit consumption is actually dropping a little, according to a new government report released Thursday.

Health care reform: employees face greater cost-sharing - California News..

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 8:39pm CDT by Nature Quest

Americans who have health insurance through large, employer-sponsored health plans will see a number of plan design changes in 2011, and they'll be paying more for that coverage, employers and benefits consultants say.

CBC News - Ottawa - Dawson shooting spurred mental disorder spike

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 8:01pm CDT by SilentRebel

A groundbreaking study on fallout of the 2006 shooting at Dawson College in Montreal reveals that nearly one-third of students and staff suffered from psychological trauma in the years after the event.

U.S. warns of fatal side effect with MRI imaging drugs

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 7:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health

FDA: Agents containing gadolinium can lead to skin hardening, tissue growth

Dr. Oz Has Cancer Scare

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 7:12pm CDT by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

Dr. Oz shared his cancer scare with 'Good Morning America' Anchor Robin Roberts - ABC News that suggested he was either overdramatic or a whim whining knowing Roberts is a cancer survivor. Dr.

Planned Parenthood Report Shows Abortions Up 6 Percent, Adoptions Down

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 6:39pm CDT by julie-17

Washington, DC -- The nation's largest abortion business has released new annual figures and they continue the trend from previous years -- with abortions increasing and the number of adoption referrals on the decline.

POLL: What do you do to deal with stress?

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 6:23pm CDT by Carloz

Since this was "back to work" week for me and my students (I teach English as a foreign language to business people), one lesson I taught this week was about stress and vacation.

Stroke stents may double risk in patients over 70

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 6:02pm CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

Stroke patients over 70 who get stents to keep their arteries open may be doubling their risk of having another stroke or dying compared to patients who get surgery instead, a new study says.

Babies on Antipsychotics?!

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 5:43pm CDT by take2la

"Babies on Antipsychotics?...Why would anyone put a BABY on antipsychotic meds?!"

Healthy Eating Planner: Easy 20-Minute Meals

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 5:34pm CDT by Angela1586572

Some of you may enjoy this site. We do. Our son is our chef. I sometimes help. He thought this would be a site for all the men who enjoy shopping; ryo*ri. Give the females a needed break! Check out the sex. We would mix ancient Be. Ma*ze*ru ma*ka*shi a*ru.

Most still confused about health care, poll says

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 5:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Only 14 percent knew about changes coming Sept. 23, survey found

Stem-Cell Research Ban Suspended by Appeals Court

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 4:58pm CDT by Carloz

President Barack Obama's administration can fund embryonic stem-cell research while it appeals a decision banning government support for any activity using cells taken from human embryos, an appeals court said.

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FDA acts against 5 electronic cigarette distributors Agency cites unsubstantiated claims, poor manufacturing practices

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 3:38pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued warning letters to five electronic cigarette distributors for various violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) including unsubstantiated claims and poor manufacturing practices.

E-Cigarettes: Questions and Answers

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 3:36pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Q: What are electronic cigarettes? A: Electronic cigarettes are products designed to deliver nicotine or other substances to a user in the form of a vapor.

75% of the Americans Will Be Obese by 2015 - 33% already are - Softpedia

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 3:17pm CDT by Aunk (The Cultural Health Guy)

Researches have revealed that in 2003 and 2004, 71 % of the adult men and 67 % of the adult women in the US were overweight or obese, with an obese adult population of 33 %.

Synaptic physiologist-Boston-postdoctoral fellow - 1400947321 - New Scientist Jobs

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 3:02pm CDT by anonymous-1077600

A postdoctoral position in Children's Hospital Boston is available to study the role of glutamate transporters in synaptic plasticity important in the developing and adult mammalian CNS.

Sanofi-Aventis sticking to first offer for Genzyme

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 1:19pm CDT by Linda A. Johnson, AP Business Writer

French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis SA is sticking to its original offer of $69 a share to buy U.S. biotech company Genzyme Corp., a Sanofi spokesman said Thursday.

Male menopause: Reality or myth?

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 12:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health

More men report symptoms of low testosterone, but doctors aren't convinced

Appeals court puts hold on stem cell funding ban

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 12:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Obama administration granted temporary stay

5 Worries Parents Should Drop, And 5 They Shouldn't

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 12:21pm CDT by Roy Batty

"These worries that we have are so rare," says Christie Barnes, mother of four and author of The Paranoid Parents Guide. "It's like packing a snow shovel in case it snows in Las Vegas" Based on surveys Barnes collected, the top five worries of parents are, in order:

Feds, police raid Vegas medical marijuana shops

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 11:18am CDT by msnbc.com health

Feds, police raid Vegas medical marijuana shops

CDC: Adults eating less fruit, not enough veggies

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 11:16am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

An apple a day? Apparently not in the United States.

FDA warns of deadly side effect with imaging drugs

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 11:05am CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writer

Federal health regulators are warning doctors that a class of injectable drugs used in MRI medical imaging scans can cause a rare and sometimes fatal condition in patients with kidney disease.

To get to D.C., a Democrat runs away from it

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 8:30am CDT by Tom Curry, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

VANCOUVER, Wash. - This year, Republicans are running against big government; Democrats are defending the policies of Congress and President Barack Obama.

Tween boys tackle obesity: One family's story

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 7:27am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer

When her 10-year-old son hit 176 pounds and his 8-year-old brother nudged up to 105, Rene Doubrava knew she had to make some big changes.

5 Things Not To Say To Quitting Smokers

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 2:00pm CDT by B-Rizzle

Everyone, including smokers, knows just how bad their habit is, but nagging and negativity aren't the answer. Here are five things that aren't going to help a smoker kick their butts.

OSHA Rings Up $4 Million Day

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 1:45pm CDT by Courtney Francis

Since the new administration took office, OSHA has been threatening to increase fines and to focus more on precautionary regulations. This month, they demonstrated their commitment by levying $4M in fines in one day.

Roethlisberger Rewarded For His Commitment To Not Raping

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 1:41pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger originally received a six-game suspension as a result of rape accusations against him. But now the punishment has been cut down because he went to church. And apologized to his teammates. And cried.

Intimate Relationships

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 1:26pm CDT by Ashley Leger

I believe that intimate relationships start with a friendship. The moist succesful realtionship I ever had started as a friendhship. You get to have fun with the other gender and get to know them before you get "serious".

Half of "untreatable" asthma cases may be treatable

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 1:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Half of "untreatable" asthma cases may be treatable

Grassley seeks answers to USDA's role at egg farms

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 12:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Grassley seeks answers to USDA's role at egg farms

5 Beauty Tips Every Woman Should Know

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 12:52pm CDT by Julie O'Malley

Some very common-sense tips on not aging. I practice these myself, and even though I have grey hairs, (I like to think) my face doesn't show how old I really am.

Craze of the Mentally Ill Toys

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 12:49pm CDT by take2la

A TOYMAKER is hoping kids will go mad for his latest creation ó a family of soft toys who all have psychiatric illnesses. The toys, who suffer from conditions including bipolar disorder and acute depression, come with their own medical history, a referral letter and a treatment …

Insprational Thought of the Day

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 12:23pm CDT by Tony Wlliams

When you allow your heart to soar freely When you allow your dreams to roam When you give hugs with reckless abandon When you give love to all in your home When you remember your friends with a smile When you see the beauty in each day

Prescription for a Healthier Brain: Coffee and Cigarettes?

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 12:20pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Discovering why even bad habits can protect the brain Inspired by human studies showing that avid coffee drinkers and smokers have a lower risk of Parkinson's disease, scientists at the University of Washington decided to see what java and cigarettes do to fruit flies.

'Self-Embedding' Takes Teen Self-Injury to the Extreme - MSN Health & Fitness - Depression

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 11:36am CDT by Auteur 1536

TUESDAY, Sept. 7 (HealthDay News) -- The 16-year-old went to the emergency room because of a painful infection in her arm.

Prostate biopsy can cause urinary, erectile problems

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

Prostate biopsy can cause urinary, erectile problems

Flu vaccines begin to arrive in Illinois

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 10:48am CDT by msnbc.com health

Flu vaccines begin to arrive in Illinois

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Mania, Paranoia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...How can you tell the difference between the three to properly diagnose to medicate correctly.

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 10:11am CDT by Danese

Is it possible for one who has ADHD severly to die from not being treated.

ADWATCH: Ads attacking health plan miss some facts

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 9:54am CDT by msnbc.com health

ADWATCH: Ads attacking health plan miss some facts

My Not Drinking Bothers Friends

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 9:21am CDT by Chello

My Not Drinking Bothers Friends

NC sheriffs want access to prescription database

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 9:19am CDT by msnbc.com health

NC sheriffs want access to prescription database

Study: 'Magic Mushroom' Drug May Reduce Anxiety for Cancer Patients

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 9:14am CDT by B-Rizzle

The hallucinogenic drug psilocybin may help reduce anxiety for patients suffering from advanced stage cancer, according to a study released Monday by the Archives of General Psychiatry.

CVS Caremark to give away up to $5M in flu shots

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 8:50am CDT by Associated Press

CVS Caremark Corp. said Wednesday it will give away up to $5 million in seasonal flu vaccinations to people without health insurance.

Lipton, Canada Dry Warned by FDA for Nutritional Claims

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 8:46am CDT by Sir Richard Owen

WASHINGTON – Federal health regulators have issued warnings to the makers of Canada Dry ginger ale and Lipton tea for making unsubstantiated nutritional claims about their green tea-flavored beverages.

Study Details Rare Condition Where Kids Embed Objects Under Skin

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 8:35am CDT by Sir Richard Owen

A new study of children undergoing radiology treatment at one U.S. hospital points to what seems to be a little-recognized form of deliberate self-injury where kids embed objects ranging from glass to needles to wood under their own skin.

21 safest booster seats revealed with new ratings

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

Insurance Institute ranks best, worst models based on seatbelt fit

It's Very Tough to Tell Just How Drunk Someone Is

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 7:59am CDT by Par4TheCourse

A recent review of studies on intoxication has determined that we are very bad at determining just how drunk someone is. Christie Nicholson reports

7 things you need to know about snoring

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 7:36am CDT by Ysnore Singapore

7 Things you never knew about snoring. 1) SNORING RUINS SEX LIVES

Early to rise may not be wise for high school students

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 7:14am CDT by Allison R

high school students need more sleep in the morning

Active Ingredient in "Magic Mushrooms" Could Help Cancer Patients

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 7:01am CDT by LogicalAbsurdity

Hallucinogenic drugs are making a comeback–not among the restless youth of today, but among medical researchers.

FDA Says Genetically Modified Salmon Is Safe to Eat; Decision Looms

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 6:46am CDT by LogicalAbsurdity

In about a week and a half, officials at the Food and Drug Administration must complete their final deliberations over whether or not to approve a genetically modified salmon as the first GM animal in the world sold for human consumption.

With Recalls at an All-Time High, Meet Big Pharma's Newest Scam

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 5:44am CDT by Lisafrequency

Dr Mercola is one of the warriors on the front line to defend our health. The government has made big Pharma almost immune from any accountablility since 9-11..

Reclusive heiress's attorney lashes out at family

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 5:05am CDT by Bill Dedman, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

NEW YORK - The attorney for 104-year-old heiress Huguette Clark has responded to an effort by her relatives to oust him as her attorney, ridiculing them as Johnny-come-latelies.

Infectiological concerns and observations

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 4:20am CDT by whatalonghumanquest

Prologue:

Magic Mushrooms May Ease Anxiety for Cancer Patients Facing Death

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 3:56am CDT by Sir Richard Owen

UCLA researchers may be tripping, but they say a new study shows that magic mushrooms can help ease anxiety for patients with advanced-stage cancer.

U.S. Smoking Rate Still Stuck at 1 in 5 Adults

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 3:21am CDT by Sir Richard Owen

U.S. smoking rates continue to hold steady, at about one in five adults lighting up regularly, frustrated health officials reported Tuesday.

Lineman won't be tackled by flu again

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 2:15am CDT by Sir Richard Owen

It was the fifth game of the 2009 Ohio State University football season, and offensive lineman Andy Miller cheered as the Buckeyes sprinted past the Indiana Hoosiers, 33-14, the fourth win of the year.

'Magic mushrooms' ingredient beneficial to cancer patients, report says

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 2:01am CDT by Dale R. Gowin

The psychedelic drug psilocybin, the active ingredient in "magic mushrooms," can improve mood and reduce anxiety and depression in terminal cancer patients, Los Angeles researchers reported on September 6.

Judge Keeps Ban on Stem Cell Funds - NYTimes.com

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 1:48am CDT by OneDirtyRat

Another step backwards.

Dental sealants expose kids to small amounts of BPA, study says

Posted: September 8th, 2010, 1:45am CDT by Sir Richard Owen

Dental sealants expose tens of millions of American children to the controversial chemical BPA, according to a new paper in the journal Pediatrics. It says that sealants contain derivatives of BPA, which metabolize to actual BPA when exposed to saliva.

I hate smoking laws, but they helped me quit

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 10:15pm CDT by Brite

I thought this was interesting... someday....

Dance your way into her heart. With science!

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 8:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Study identifies all the right moves: It's all in the right knee, neck, torso

18 year-old kid lands a double backflip. IN HIS WHEELCHAIR. (via @good) - pourmecoffee

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 8:32pm CDT by Blearc

18 year-old kid lands a double backflip. IN HIS WHEELCHAIR. (via @good) - pourmecoffee

Vast majorityof episiotomies unnecessary

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 8:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Study: Incision during childbirth may do more harm than good

Meg Wolff: 7 Tips to Kick the Sugar Habit (PHOTOS)

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 7:43pm CDT by Nature Quest

Before you dismiss these tips, saying you just can't or just don't want to stop eating sugar -- please consider whether any of the following applies to you: Do you have frequent mood swings? Sinus problems? Skin issues?

Japan reports its first case of NDM-1 superbug

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 7:15pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Japan reported the first case of NDM-1 "superbug"" infection; the case follows a warning from the World Health Organization (WHO) last month calling on global health authorities to monitor the drug-resistant superbug that is believed to have spread from India

Pedophile Manual Passed Around the Web (video)

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 7:05pm CDT by Loretta Kemsley

Authorities are raising the alarm over a manual recently discovered on the internet. Law enforcement found the How To Practice Child Love manual a months back, which details how to lure and sexually abuse children. [Warning: disturbing content]

California regulators seek up to $10 billion in fines from PacifiCare/UnitedHealth

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 5:23pm CDT by SS-CA

California regulators are seeking fines of up to $10 billion from health insurer PacifiCare over allegations that it repeatedly mismanaged medical claims, lost thousands of patient documents, failed to pay doctors what they were owed and ignored calls to fix the problems.

U.S. judge refuses to lift ban on stem cell funds

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 5:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Obama administration could file an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals

Judge won't let stem cell money keep flowing

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 5:01pm CDT by Jesse J. Holland, Associated Press Writer

A federal judge on Tuesday refused to lift his order blocking federal funding for some stem cell research, saying that a "parade of horribles" predicted by federal officials would not happen.

Closing In on a Universal Flu Vaccine

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 5:00pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Scientists developed a way to generate antibodies that attack many strains of influenza viruses in animals. The success moves researchers a step closer to a universal flu vaccine—one that protects against multiple viral strains for several years.

School Environment Affects Diabetes Risk

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 4:58pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Healthier foods at school, longer and more intense physical activity and lessons in healthy lifestyles can reduce obesity and other risk factors for diabetes. These findings, from an NIH-funded study, suggest that school-based changes might help at-risk kids improve their health.

NIH study shows how insulin stimulates fat cells to take in glucose

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 4:55pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Findings could aid in understanding diabetes, related conditions

Mild cognitive impairment more common in older men than older women

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 4:55pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

NIH-supported study suggests gender differences in cognition problems Older men may be at risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), often a precursor to Alzheimer's disease, earlier in life than older women, according to a study appearing today in Neurology.

NIH expands key pharmacogenomics resource

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 4:53pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

To help advance research on how genes affect responses to medicines, the National Institutes of Health is spending $15 million over five years to expand a key resource, the Pharmacogenomics Knowledge Base (PharmGKB),

Pox Swap: 30 Years After the End of Smallpox, Monkeypox Cases Are on the Rise

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 4:51pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

The vaccinal eradication of smallpox was a watershed achievement. But with the cessation of regular vaccinations, infection rates from a related poxvirus are increasing in central Africa

Merck, J&J arbitration on drug rights starts soon

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 3:44pm CDT by Linda A. Johnson, AP Business Writer

Drugmaker Merck & Co. said Tuesday that arbitration will begin in late September in its dispute with Johnson & Johnson over revenue from two blockbuster drugs for rheumatoid arthritis and other immune disorders.

'He Got Me Pregnant to Trap Me': How to Help Women Escape Men Who Force Them into Pregnancy | | AlterNet

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 3:35pm CDT by Brite

This is for all the men who think that it's all women's fault...

Study: 'Magic Mushrooms' May Help Cancer Patients

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 3:10pm CDT by Kavidog22

According to the findings of a new study published in Archives of General Psychiatry, psilocybin, the naturally occurring compound found on a variety of fungi that produces hallucinogenic effects when ingested, can greatly reduce anxiety and alleviates depression in cancer patien …

BBC News - How cutting drugs became big business

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 2:51pm CDT by bsmi021

just keep using

Human Connection versus Psychiatric Control

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 2:40pm CDT by take2la

I am best known from my critiques of biological, mechanistic psychiatry with its cookie-cutter diagnoses and brain-disabling drugs and shock treatment. Establishment and institutional psychiatry can be like a dark shadow that crowds out the light.

Lisa Firestone: The CPR for Preventing Suicide

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 2:39pm CDT by PrinceDanteRose

Pay attention to your friends

It's a wrap? von Furstenberg designs hospital gowns

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 2:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Runway meets medical hallway as designer creates cure for breezy cheeks

US smoking rate still stuck at 1 in 5 adults

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 2:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health

US smoking rate still stuck at 1 in 5 adults

U.S. smoking rate smolders at 1 in 5 adults

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 2:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Smoking rate flat since about 2004; teen rates not improving lately, either

The Public Health Plan Reincarnated: New-and Troubling-Powers for OPM | The Heritage Foundation

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 2:25pm CDT by Ron B.

This is a long difficult document to read, but it's important. It outlines somewhat how the new government plan will work

Merck schizophrenia drug approved for 2 new uses

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 1:50pm CDT by Linda A. Johnson, AP Business Writer

Merck & Co. said Tuesday its schizophrenia drug Saphris has been approved for two additional uses by the Food and Drug Administration.

Lawmaker may propose cutting epidurals, C-sections from medicaid

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 1:40pm CDT by SilentRebel

Under the theory that perhaps thousands of Utah college students are having babies paid for by Medicaid that they could pay for themselves, one lawmaker has a plan: cut all elective epidurals and elective C-sections.

FDA warns about green tea beverage claims

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 12:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Canada Dry Sparkling Green Tea Ginger Ale doesn't meet federal nutrition requirements

Walters, Letterman compare notes on heart surgery

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 12:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Walters, Letterman compare notes on heart surgery

Health Care Wastefulness Is Detailed in Studies - NYTimes.com

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 12:40pm CDT by spudpundit

In a snapshot of systemic waste, researchers have calculated that more than half of the 354 million doctor visits made each year for acute medical care, like for fevers, stomachaches and coughs, are not with a patient's primary physician, and that more than a quarter take place …

Long-term weight loss may actually be bad for you

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 12:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Pollutants normally stored in fatty tissues could be released into the blood, researchers say

US smoking rate still stuck at 1 in 5 adults

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 12:30pm CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

U.S. smoking rates continue to hold steady, at about one in five adults lighting up regularly, frustrated health officials reported Tuesday.

Breast cancer support site for men launches

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 11:39am CDT by SilentRebel

A new website has launched for men who have lost someone to breast cancer.

Men more susceptible to memory problems

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 11:37am CDT by msnbc.com health

Mild cognitive impairment affects men ages 70 to 89 more than women, study finds

Magic mushrooms may ease anxiety of cancer

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 10:44am CDT by Dr. David Duncan

Research conducted in the 1970s demonstrated that LSD helped terminal cancer patients and other facing eminent death to cope more successfully and comfortably with their situation.

In Feast of Data on BPA Plastic, No Final Answer - NYTimes.com

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 10:40am CDT by spudpundit

The research has been going on for more than 10 years. Studies number in the hundreds. Millions of dollars have been spent. But government health officials still cannot decide whether the chemical bisphenol-A, or BPA, a component of some plastics, is safe.

Yellow jackets sting woman more than 500 times

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 10:34am CDT by msnbc.com health

53-year-old Massachusetts victim fall onto nest in her yard; remains hospitalized

Walk backward and 5 other healthy tweaks

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 9:37am CDT by msnbc.com health

Strange-sounding but effective tips for healthy living and clear thinking

BPA-laced dental sealants OK for use in kids, study says

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 8:17am CDT by msnbc.com health

But pregnant women should put off dental work until after baby is born

BPA-laced dental sealants OK for use in kids

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 7:27am CDT by Linda Carroll, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

Widely used dental sealants and tooth repair resins contain substances that degrade into the controversial chemical BPA, but dentists can use the product safely in kids if they make sure to wipe or rinse away residue after treatment, a new study concludes. Pregnant women, however, might do better to wait until after delivery.

Japan confirms its first case of new superbug gene

Posted: September 7th, 2010, 2:01am CDT by Shino Yuasa, Associated Press Writer

Japan has confirmed the nation's first case of a new gene in bacteria that allows the microorganisms to become drug-resistant superbugs, detected in a man who had medical treatment in India, a Health Ministry official said Tuesday.

Americans drowning in prescription drugs

Posted: September 6th, 2010, 1:25pm CDT by take2la

Nearly half of all Americans now use prescription drugs on a regular basis according to a CDC report that was just released (1). Nearly a third of Americans use two or more drugs, and more than one in ten use five or more prescription drugs regularly.

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Bone fractures risk increases with some antacid drugs, says FDA

Posted: September 6th, 2010, 1:07pm CDT by spudpundit

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

North Memorial CEO arrested in prostitution bust | StarTribune.com

Posted: September 6th, 2010, 12:12pm CDT by anonymous-1077600

The president and chief executive officer of North Memorial Health Care was jailed Wednesday morning after being arrested by Richfield police and charged with engaging in prostitution.

Child's Ordeal Shows Dangers of Antipsychotic Drugs - NYTimes.com

Posted: September 6th, 2010, 11:14am CDT by spudpundit

OPELOUSAS, La. — At 18 months, Kyle Warren started taking a daily antipsychotic drug on the orders of a pediatrician trying to quell the boy's severe temper tantrums.

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The Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Posted: September 6th, 2010, 10:51am CDT by Par4TheCourse

SECAUCUS, N.J. - September 3, 2010 - The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs due to concerns that one or more bags within the lot may have been potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

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FDA cautions consumers about Estrella Family Creamery cheeses All Estrella cheeses put consumers at risk for Listeria monocytogenes

Posted: September 6th, 2010, 10:48am CDT by Par4TheCourse

Fast Facts

Grapefruit may help ward off diabetes symptoms

Posted: September 6th, 2010, 10:02am CDT by spudpundit

A team of researchers have discovered that naringenin in grapefruit can possibly help ward of diabetes symptoms and lower blood sugar levels. A team of researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Massachusetts General hospital, naringenin, which is in grapefruit and ot …

Picking right blood pressure medicine challenging

Posted: September 6th, 2010, 8:48am CDT by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

It's hard to predict which pills will best lower which patient's high blood pressure, but researchers are hunting ways to better personalize therapy — perhaps even using a blood test.

Making Up for Bad Health Habits

Posted: September 6th, 2010, 6:57am CDT by littlemuscle

You know that old saying: If you don't use it, you lose it? Well, it's only partly true, says Sarah Clachar, a New England–based health educator, fitness expert and the cofounder of Fit Family Together. "The opposite is true as well.

Cholera outbreak in Cameroon 'worst in 20 years'

Posted: September 6th, 2010, 5:34am CDT by Associated Press

UNICEF says more than 300 people have died in the West African nation of Cameroon from the country's worst cholera outbreak in 20 years.

WHO wants faster, more flu vaccine production

Posted: September 6th, 2010, 5:12am CDT by Min Lee, Associated Press Writer

The vaccine used to contain the recent swine flu pandemic was effective, but health authorities will need to ramp up the speed and volume of production during the next global outbreak, a World Health Organization official said Monday.

20 Things That Can Ruin Your Smile - Page 3 - MSN Health & Fitness - Oral Care

Posted: September 6th, 2010, 4:58am CDT by xtimlla1

thats mauinstream news for you,useless,they fail to mention flouride of course which is the single most insisdious poison added to water on purpose in many cities.check to see if your city adds flouride .then protest and dont drink it.or use it for cooking.

20 Things That Can Ruin Your Smile

Posted: September 6th, 2010, 3:11am CDT by Auteur 1536

Food, drinks, and unhealthy habits that are wreaking havoc on your teeth and gums. But even if you brush, use white strips, and visit your dentist twice a year, it may not be enough.

Receiver still chasing dream after broken back

Posted: September 5th, 2010, 11:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Receiver still chasing dream after broken back

Call to Sterilize the "Unfit"

Posted: September 5th, 2010, 10:47pm CDT by laws-john

A British sociologist recently argued that "unfit" people should be sterilized as they are not capable of bringing up children in a responsible way.

Israeli Medical Advancements

Posted: September 5th, 2010, 10:23pm CDT by pjwbur

Who knew those Zionists were doing something other than oppressing people and killing babies!

Nursing homes broaden offerings to turn a profit

Posted: September 5th, 2010, 10:22pm CDT by Neron Kesar

Nursing homes broaden offerings to turn a profit

BBC News - Key reason 'found' for gum and heart disease link

Posted: September 5th, 2010, 10:03pm CDT by spudpundit

The link between gum and heart problems has long been recognised but it is unclear if poor oral health is simply a marker of a person's general wellbeing. UK and Irish experts now say bacteria enter the bloodstream via sore gums and deposit a clot-forming protein.

Michael Douglas Will Appear on "Stand Up 2 Cancer"

Posted: September 5th, 2010, 9:45pm CDT by MisterX

The actor was diagnosed with stage IV cancer, and instead of disappearing from the public eye, he's hustling to raise funds for people with cancer.

Italian doctor condemns culture that fears children

Posted: September 5th, 2010, 9:34pm CDT by laws-john

According to an Italian neonatal doctor, "pedophobia"—the fear of children—is an obstacle to the realization of the full rights of children today.

Marijuana may relieve nerve pain when other drugs don't

Posted: September 5th, 2010, 7:36pm CDT by B-Rizzle

Smoking cannabis, also known as marijuana, reduced pain in patients with nerve pain stemming from injuries or surgical complications, new research shows.

Tens of millions of 'missing' girls

Posted: September 5th, 2010, 5:39pm CDT by Sir Richard Owen

Discrimination against women and girls takes a staggering toll around the world, says author Sheryl WuDunn. It leads to as many as 100 million fewer females than males in the world.

Army studies concussions' effects on bomb techs

Posted: September 5th, 2010, 3:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Military is doing first-of-its kind study on mild traumatic brain injury

Future hiring will mainly benefit the high-skilled

Posted: September 5th, 2010, 2:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Future hiring will mainly benefit the high-skilled

Drugmakers script social media to push meds

Posted: September 5th, 2010, 1:40pm CDT by take2la

"Here you have a company hiring a third-party to invite people into a home like a Tupperware party," said Thomas Abrams, whose department oversees pharmaceutical marketing reviews at the FDA.

Share your experience of dropping your child off at college.

Posted: September 5th, 2010, 12:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Did you feel free or distraught?

Pharmaceuticals lurking in U.S. drinking water

Posted: September 5th, 2010, 11:16am CDT by msnbc.com health

AP probe found traces of meds in water supplies of 41 million Americans

America's $88bn anti-ageing industry: dangerous and with no scientific backing

Posted: September 5th, 2010, 7:37am CDT by Carloz

The desire to defy age is as ancient as human history, but in the past 10 years a multibillion-dollar industry has sprung up in America promising decades of extra life and good health beyond your 100th birthday.

Expert warns of complacency after swine flu fizzle

Posted: September 5th, 2010, 7:01am CDT by msnbc.com health

Expert warns of complacency after swine flu fizzle

Posted: September 5th, 2010, 4:28am CDT by Min Lee, Associated Press Writer

A leading virus expert urged health authorities around the world Sunday to stay vigilant even though the recent swine flu pandemic was less deadly than expected, warning that bird flu could spark the next global outbreak.

Gerardo Solis wins $30.4 million in lawsuit involving diacetyl - chicagotribune.com

Posted: September 4th, 2010, 11:21pm CDT by Mira-449410

Popcorn?

US woman in acid attack recounts agonizing pain

Posted: September 4th, 2010, 8:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health

US woman in acid attack recounts agonizing pain

It Isn't Just Me...It's Other Kids Too (Leukemia Part 3)

Posted: September 4th, 2010, 5:50pm CDT by LilacDragonfly76

"Mom, it isn't just me, it's other kids too," Alecia told me as I sat on the couch feeling that now familiar pang of helplessness, tears streaming down my face.

Customers, Restaurant Owners React To Salmonella Scare

Posted: September 4th, 2010, 3:11pm CDT by B-Rizzle

A popular Mexican restaurant in the southwest was forced to shut their doors Thursday, after four people were sickened with salmonella poisoning. Two of them remain hospitalized.

At NY hospital, unlikely dad, daughter reunion

Posted: September 4th, 2010, 2:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health

At NY hospital, unlikely dad, daughter reunion

Top transplant surgeon Ali Bakran dies while snorkelling in the Maldives

Posted: September 4th, 2010, 2:32pm CDT by Sir Richard Owen

Family, colleagues and patients are in mourning after top transplant surgeon Ali Bakran drowned while snorkelling on holiday in the Maldives.

Prescription drug spending doubled in less than a decade

Posted: September 4th, 2010, 1:17pm CDT by B-Rizzle

Over the last 10 years, the percentage of Americans who took at least one prescription drug in the past month increased from 44% to 48%, says a federal government study.

20 Reasons Why People Have Sex

Posted: September 4th, 2010, 12:44pm CDT by Julie O'Malley

Out of the top 20 reasons people engage in sexual activity, guess where good old-fashioned "pleasure" falls? Further down the list than you'd think!

Mental Stimulation Postpones, Then Speeds Dementia : NPR

Posted: September 4th, 2010, 10:19am CDT by spudpundit

When it comes to staving off dementia, new evidence suggests that the "use it or lose it" dictum holds true — at least for a while. But it also appears that mentally stimulating lifestyles may speed up dementia once it hits in old age.

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FDA finds genetically modified salmon safe for plates - Genetically engineered fish moves closer to approval

Posted: September 4th, 2010, 8:47am CDT by Par4TheCourse

WASHINGTON -- The effort to win federal approval of genetically engineered salmon received a major boost Friday when the Food and Drug Administration released an analysis that deemed the fish safe to eat and unlikely to harm the environment. -- By Kim Geiger

Some Fake ADHD to Get Meds Special Treatment - MSN Health

Posted: September 4th, 2010, 8:35am CDT by Deb-396163

As a person who has worked with children with ADHD. I do agree that many children are misdiagnosed. My son was one of those children. His problem goes way beyond ADHD. It ended up being diagnosed as PDD-NOS which I am stillnot convienced that is totally it.

Seventh child found in car in Parx Casino lot

Posted: September 4th, 2010, 8:13am CDT by Dr. Sherman N. Miller

We know gamblers are risk takers by their nature which is fine as long as one learns to take prudent risks. Leaving a child in a motor vehicle moves from the realm of prudence to the foolhardy.

When I took pity on the Liberal Kid...

Posted: September 4th, 2010, 2:38am CDT by Jason Burnham

At first it began as a simple question that gave me a chance to tell what I believe in and talk about it in a rational manner or so I thought. It ended much differently with a liberal kid abusing his power and deleting the things I said that he didn't like.

Marijuana may not be the gateway drug some think it is, study finds

Posted: September 4th, 2010, 1:36am CDT by Sir Richard Owen

Marijuana is thought by some to be a gateway drug among young people who eventually go on to try stronger substances. But that may be the exception rather than the rule, a new study finds.

EatingWell: What's Fresh: How to Cook 20 Vegetables..

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 10:36pm CDT by Nature Quest

One in 4 Americans don't eat the 5 to 13 servings of vegetables and fruit (the number of servings depends on your calorie intake) that you're supposed to eat every day for optimal health.

Early day care may promote eczema development

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 8:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Early day care may promote eczema development

Update from Taiji, Japan

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 7:06pm CDT by take2la

Taiji Japan is the location of the Dolphin killing cove exposed in the documentary file The Cove

Genetic Diseases.

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 6:25pm CDT by littlemuscle

One of the most important threats for human's health is, undoubtedly, the genetic diseases. What a genetic disease is? It is a disorder caused by genetic factors and especially abnormalities in the human genetic material (genome). There are four main types of genetic disorders.

7 natural strategies to detox your body

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 6:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Eat organic, exercise, sweat — and drink lots of water

Antidepressant patch doesn't help smokers quit

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 5:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Antidepressant patch doesn't help smokers quit

Shy Bladder: Social Anxiety Disorder

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 5:48pm CDT by baltochick

Information on paruresis.

Study Contends Pot Isn't a Major 'Gateway Drug'

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 5:07pm CDT by The Devil-1138528

A new study contends says that smoking pot doesn't lead to people trying harder drugs. Something marijuana legalization advocates have contended all along. The study goes further to define a number of indicators that are far more likely to cause a person to try harder drugs.

Painted 3-D optical illusion of little girl running into street aims to slow drivers

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 4:32pm CDT by Carloz

A little girl will be run over in a West Vancouver school zone next week. Or so it will appear. [...] As drivers approach, what appears at first to be a blob of colour in the road will become a little girl chasing a ball into the street, said David Dunne...

E. coli outbreak puts focus on meat oversight

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 3:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health

U.S.D.A. shows interest in expanding federal oversight, tougher regulations

Family of copper heiress asks court to protect her

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 3:29pm CDT by Bill Dedman, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

NEW YORK - Three relatives of reclusive heiress Huguette Clark went to court Friday, asking that a guardian be appointed to protect her from potential financial abuse by her attorney and accountant. The family also asks the court to bar the two men from visiting their 104-year-old client.

Sexologist wants federal support for manhood

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 3:26pm CDT by Vanessa Wilson

SEXOLOGIST Bettina Arndt says thousands of Australian men with erectile dysfunction are condemned to sexual impotence or reliance on costly and often dodgy treatments - an inequitable position in contrast to the publicly funded breast prostheses for women cancer patients.

The health torments and disappointments of mankind

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 3:22pm CDT by whatalonghumanquest

The health torments and disappointments of mankind We talk about the "flu" outbreaks as if the torments and disappointments for humanity in health, and specifically infectious and epidemic outbreaks are new. I will cite examples:

Meetings & Conferences Offer Pharma Reps a Shot at 'no-see' docs: survey

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 2:26pm CDT by take2la

While the number of physicians open to pharmaceutical sales calls is shrinking, a new survey suggests some venues are more hospitable to industry than others.

Puzzling over Florida's three-way Senate math

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 2:21pm CDT by Tom Curry, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

The last time Florida Gov. Charlie Crist ran for the Senate, he got 37.5 percent of the vote and lost by a million-ballot landslide.

51 Fantastic Uses for Baking Soda | Care2 Healthy & Green Living

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 2:10pm CDT by IslamicScholars

I don't mean to sound seditious here, but I have a very rebellious plan to combat the ills that many corporations are perpetrating in the name of fighting grime and germs. We'll call it Operation Baking Soda.

The Health Benefits and Science of Tea

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 1:57pm CDT by krishna-167929

"You can get your daily dose of antioxidants with a few cups of tea. Recent research findings about the health benefits of tea shouldn't be surprising -- the Chinese have praised tea for its medicinal qualities for thousands of years.

Plague in the 19th Century: (2) 1853-84

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 1:37pm CDT by whatalonghumanquest

ARTICLE VERY RICH. Some important issues: Epidemic outbreak properties and mechanisms based on history lessons. Examples:( excerpts with little editing): *The SUDDEN DEVELOPMENT of MALIGNANT form of plague out of MILD form of disease   

Breast cancer bracelets cause stir in SD schools

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 12:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Breast cancer bracelets cause stir in SD schools

Odds of getting new kidney uneven

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 12:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Odds of getting new kidney uneven

Female Athletes Compromise Their Fertility With Intense Training and Dieting - ABC News

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 12:40pm CDT by midnightbliss10

Women in Sports Who Train Too Hard Urged to Freeze Their Eggs Before It's Too Late. As women are increasingly involved in competitive sports or rigorous recreational activities, being too fit can hurt pregnancy chances, according to fertility specialists.

Obamacare U-Turn

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 12:40pm CDT by frostyone

considering how hard he fought for this healthcare bill I"m a bit surprised at his u-turn

Good Taste Noodle MFG Recalls "Egg Noodles and Wonton Skins" Because Of Possible Health Risk

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 12:37pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Good Taste Noodle MFG.

Employees Shoulder Cost Increases in Healthcare

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 12:17pm CDT by John S.-1381946

As health care costs continue their relentless climb, companies are increasingly passing on higher premium costs to workers.

Purdue focusing on heart disease among blacks

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 11:41am CDT by msnbc.com health

Purdue focusing on heart disease among blacks

Technique and Food: Why our Local Food System does not Feed Us

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 11:12am CDT by neelsn

A nice thought piece about too much emphasis on Efficiency and its consequences. "Connecting the dots" in the way we choose lifestyles and products is a conerstone of my work to educate kids these days, and it's nice to find like-minded support out there. Amen

Buh-bye, back rolls: Surgery battles the bulge

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 10:47am CDT by msnbc.com U.S. & World News

New procedure removes the saggy skin caused by weight loss or aging

'Birth tourism' a tiny portion of immigrant babies

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 10:15am CDT by msnbc.com health

'Birth tourism' a tiny portion of immigrant babies

NC drug treatment center hosts former US drug czar

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 10:00am CDT by msnbc.com health

NC drug treatment center hosts former US drug czar

Abbott abandons plans to sell vaccines business

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 9:36am CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Health Writer

Drug and medical device firm Abbott Laboratories said Friday it has abandoned plans to sell its vaccines unit, less than three months after exploring sales talks with rival companies.

Top 10 Benefits of Eating Chia Seeds

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 9:09am CDT by BGStick

The top 10 benefits of eating chia seeds seen here are in no particular order. Which one is most important to you?

Ex-workers at egg farms say safety complaints were ignored

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 8:52am CDT by msnbc.com health

Concerns allegedly raised to USDA officials about dead birds, leaking manure

Michigan State working to keep out unwanted pests

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 8:38am CDT by msnbc.com health

Michigan State working to keep out unwanted pests

'Birth tourism' a tiny portion of immigrant babies

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 7:18am CDT by msnbc.com health

'Birth tourism' a tiny portion of immigrant babies

Former egg farm workers say complaints ignored

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 4:53am CDT by msnbc.com health

Former egg farm workers say complaints ignored

Sierra campground open again after plague risk

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 2:23am CDT by msnbc.com health

Sierra campground open again after plague risk

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Health fear over metal in formula milk as researchers discover up to 40 times more aluminium than breast milk

Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 12:08am CDT by cartooncat

Formula baby milk can contain 40 times more aluminium than breast milk, potentially causing health problems in later life, claim researchers.

Billings hospital lays off 28

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 11:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Billings hospital lays off 28

Marijuana cures cancer- US government has known since 1974

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 11:04pm CDT by Rene ODeay

The term medical marijuana took on dramatic new meaning in February 2000 when researchers in Madrid announced they had destroyed incurable brain cancer tumors in rats by injecting them with THC, the active ingredient in cannabis.

Sacred Heart nurses win legal fight

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 10:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Sacred Heart nurses win legal fight

Puzzles and crosswords delay dementia, study suggests

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 8:31pm CDT by Red Wolf

People who do puzzles and crosswords may stave off dementia longer but experience a more rapid decline once the disease sets in, a study suggests.

Greece imposes smoking ban in public spaces

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 8:10pm CDT by Sir Richard Owen

Greece has imposed a nationwide ban on smoking in enclosed public and private workplaces under a new slogan "cut smoking, gain life." Small establishments such as restaurants and cafes will have to observe the restrictions.

VA head visits with local veterans

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 7:58pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

MANKATO — Mike Anderson, a formerly homeless Vietnam veteran, had a large and interesting group of visitors Wednesday morning to his home overlooking Lake Dorothy on Mankato's northeast side.

How to Avoid Computer Eye Strain and Keep Your Eyes Healthy

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 7:55pm CDT by krishna-167929

"Eyestrain isn't known to lead to permanent damage of the visual system, but it can keep you from doing your work. The causes of eyestrain vary for each individual, and may change for an individual over time.

Garden Grove Veterans Advocate Seizes on Sliver in President Obama's Iraq Speech

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 7:46pm CDT by Jim Davis, Veterans-For-Change

President Barack Obama's Tuesday evening speech announcing the end of major combat operations in Iraq generated heat on both sides of the aisle, with Republicans complaining he did not give George W.

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 7:38pm CDT by The Seany Foundation

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and The Seany Foundation shares some facts on pediatric cancer.

Commercial organic farms have better fruit and soil, lower environmental impact, study finds

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 7:25pm CDT by Simplelogic-007

Side-by-side comparisons of organic and conventional strawberry farms and their fruit found the organic farms produced more flavorful and nutritious berries while leaving the soil healthier and more genetically diverse.

Firefighters save dog by performing rescue breathing

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 6:44pm CDT by Tom Snyder

Very touching. :)

Osteoporosis drugs may raise throat cancer risk

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 6:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Study, which contradicts earlier research, looked at patients for longer time period

Bone drugs may raise risk of throat cancer

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 6:01pm CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

People who take bone-strengthening drugs for several years may have a slightly higher risk of esophageal cancer, a new study suggests.

Helicopters remove $1M worth of marijuana from Boulder County in 10 loads - Boulder Daily Camera

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 5:25pm CDT by Larry Crehore

Welcome to the Bannana Republic of Boulder, Colorado.

No Pampers link to rash cases, safety groups say

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 4:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health

No specific cause found after 4,700 reports of rash

No Pampers link to rash cases, safety groups say

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 4:14pm CDT by msnbc.com U.S. & World News

No specific cause found after 4,700 reports of rash

When animal rescuers become animal hoarders

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 4:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Rescues, shelters make up a quarter of the 6,000 hoarding cases each year

Risk of marijuana's 'gateway effect' overblown, new UNH research shows

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 3:48pm CDT by Garry Minor 3

Risk of marijuana's 'gateway effect' overblown, new UNH research shows

Text messages little help in remembering the Pill

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 3:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Text messages little help in remembering the Pill

Food safety groups slam USDA egg graders at farms in recall

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 3:12pm CDT by B-Rizzle

U.S. Department of Agriculture staff regularly on site at two Iowa egg processors implicated in a national salmonella outbreak were supposed to enforce rules against the presence of disease-spreading rodents and other vermin, federal regulations show.

Sheriff: Man in Calif. triple slaying confessed

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 2:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Sheriff: Man in Calif. triple slaying confessed

journal-ho-net - A suivre: Questions about modern Medicine

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 2:34pm CDT by whatalonghumanquest

Questions. Can we be sure that causes of current health probleems are really known? and that new advances of health care are implemented everywhere? please use google translate on top of page for English version

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Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts > Whole Foods MarketÂ® Announces Recall of Morningland Dairy and Ozark Hills Farm Cheese

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Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts > Whole Foods MarketÂ® Announces Recall of Morningland Dairy and Ozark Hills Farm Cheese

Starting periods early tied to greater asthma risk

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 2:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Starting periods early tied to greater asthma risk

Pediatric Group Issues New Flu Shot Guidelines

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 1:47pm CDT by Par4TheCourse

Kids between 6 months and 9 years may need a double dose, depending on vaccine history

Growth of Employer Plans Foreseen With Health Reform

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 1:43pm CDT by proglib

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) likely will result in a large increase in employer-offered insurance, according to a Perspective article published in the Sept. 1 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).

Double hand transplant patient can 'wiggle fingers'

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 1:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Recipient says he feels 'fantastic' a week after rare procedure

Many Americans Don't Even Know They're Overweight

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 1:32pm CDT by American Spirit

Many Americans have skewed perceptions when it comes to their weight, often believing they are thinner than they really are, even when the scales are shouting otherwise, a new poll finds.

Lower blood pressure may preserve kidney function in some patients

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 12:41pm CDT by luckydog

ScienceDaily (Sep.

Experts See Progress, Hope in Battle Against Childhood Cancers

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 12:22pm CDT by The Seany Foundation

the importance of clinical trials and of continuing to find treatments for rarer childhood cancers

Can home cooking be hazardous to your health?

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 11:26am CDT by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

Could your kitchen at home pass a restaurant inspection?

Fact or fiction? Bill creates 150 new agencies

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 11:16am CDT by msnbc.com health

Fact or fiction? Bill creates 150 new agencies

Workers bear larger share of health premium costs

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 10:00am CDT by Tom Murphy, AP Business Writer

Workers are paying a larger portion of their health insurance costs as businesses shift more of the burden to their employees to help ride out the economic downturn, an annual study shows.

Health care credit cards may only add to your pain

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 9:15am CDT by msnbc.com health

NY probes hundreds of complaints from dental patients

Low interest rates squeeze pension funds

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 6:26am CDT by John Schoen, Senior Producer

Thanks to stock market gyrations and the lowest interest rates in 60 years, millions of Americans are struggling to keep their retirement savings intact and secure their future.

Personal Health - Body Mass Index Can Be Misleading - NYTimes.com

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 1:12pm CDT by spudpundit

A frequent question among people of a certain age, including yours truly, is "Why, when I weigh the same as or less than I did when I was younger, does my waist keep getting bigger?" Phrased another way, the question could be "Why, when my body mass index has not changed, a …

New Ohio health insurance pool covers about 330

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 1:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health

New Ohio health insurance pool covers about 330

Colorado Army post says suicide rate is falling

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 1:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Rate among soldiers at Fort Carson on track to drop by about 45 percent

Cancer drug inspires new Alzheimer's approach

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 1:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Leukemia medication may keep dementia brain plaques from developing

Pets on pins and needles

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 1:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health

The case of the itchy dog and the acupuncturist

Smiling

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 12:55pm CDT by Matti Viikate

Have you ever noticed that if you just put a smile in to you're face and keep it up, no matter what, it eventually creates a situation where you actually feel happier and those hormones and chemicals that relate to smiling, actually start to exist in you're vanes.

America's Fountain of Youth

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 12:53pm CDT by marilyn morado

This article discusses one of the four Blue Zones, Loma Linda, California.

Moscow bans nighttime vodka sales

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 12:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health

Ban aimed at curbing alcohol abuse, crime, booze-related diseases

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Sebelius announces 1 million Medicare beneficiaries have received prescription drug cost relief under the Affordable Care Act

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 12:04pm CDT by Man of Knowledge

"Many seniors and people with disabilities on Medicare face extraordinary prescription drug costs, and too often stop following the drug regimens that their doctors have recommended as a result," said Secretary Sebelius.

The Over-Prescribing of Psychoactive Drugs to Children: A Scourge of Our Times

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 11:50am CDT by take2la

The Over-Prescribing of Psychoactive Drugs to Children: A Scourge of Our Times

E-smokes gaining steam amid calls for a ban

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 11:42am CDT by msnbc.com health

Battery-powered cigs at the center of a fight over risks, legality, regulation

U.S. to aggressively pursue drug misbranding cases

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 11:31am CDT by msnbc.com health

U.S. to aggressively pursue drug misbranding cases

Sleepy? Hunger might help you stay awake

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 11:27am CDT by msnbc.com health

Study in fruit flies hints that hunger keeps the sleep-deprived mind alert

Antibiotic helped fight common wound infection

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 10:54am CDT by msnbc.com health

Antibiotic helped fight common wound infection

Botox-maker pays $600M to resolve investigation

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 10:29am CDT by msnbc.com health

Company to plead guilty to one misdeameanor charge of 'misbranding'

The Benefits of Smoking Marijuana

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 9:33am CDT by sullivanrose

Five Things the Corporate Media and Government Don't Want you to Know About Marijuana.

Why your grandpa tells stories over and over

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 9:25am CDT by msnbc.com health

Older people can't remember who they've told what, study suggests

Botox maker to pay $600M to resolve investigation

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 9:02am CDT by Matthew Perrone, AP Health Writer

Allergan Inc., the maker of wrinkle-smoothing Botox, says it will pay $600 million to settle a five-year-long federal investigation into its marketing of the top-selling, botulin-based drug.

Union protest at Express Scripts

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 8:25am CDT by lordcobalt

In this economy, here is one giant healthcare provider who is costing America jobs through union-busting.

Food expiration dates: What do they really mean?

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 8:17am CDT by tangojones

Are you one of those people who pour the milk down the drain on the expiration date?

New Home for Staff Sgt. Stanz

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 7:30am CDT by Spikegary

Veterans group builds new home for injured Marine from Boston.

Some cities sink boozy parties on public waters

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 7:24am CDT by Melissa Dahl, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com

, , — there are many names, but the key ingredients stay the same: Sun, a public body of water, inflatable rafts — and booze. In some cases, of booze.

Some donated malaria drugs being stolen in Africa

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 6:44am CDT by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer

Millions of free malaria drugs are sent to Africa every year by international donors. New research is now providing evidence for what health workers have long suspected: some of the donated medication is being stolen and resold on commercial markets.

Medical Marijuana and You

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 3:51am CDT by Acapulco Kevin

According to the NORML website 14 states have Medical Marijuana laws: Fourteen states and Washington, DC -- Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington

New Mexico proposes changes to medical cannabis

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 2:09am CDT by msnbc.com health

New Mexico proposes changes to medical cannabis

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