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Reuters: Health News: Lonza CEO says reviewing biosimilar venture with Teva
Lonza CEO says reviewing biosimilar venture with Teva
ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss specialty chemicals and life sciences group Lonza is reviewing whether it is still worth investing in its joint venture with ...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/HnT1Xu5NkSQ/story01.htm
Reuters: Health News: E. coli outbreak sickens 24 in U.S.: CDC
E. coli outbreak sickens 24 in U.S.: CDC
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. outbreak of E. coli has sickened 24 people, with Farm Rich frozen food suspected as a likely source of the infection, th...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/C8F6n5rCaQw/story01.htm
Reuters: Health News: U.S. to reexamine health effects of cellphone radio waves
U.S. to reexamine health effects of cellphone radio waves
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators are looking into how radio frequencies emitted by cellphones and other wireless devices affect people amid ling...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/xlRlK_LXKZ8/story01.htm
Reuters: Health News: Autism risk not increased by early vaccines: study
Autism risk not increased by early vaccines: study
NEW YORK (Reuters) - There is no link between receiving a number of vaccines early in life and autism, researchers said on Friday.
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/1JqOGE3OHb4/story01.htm
ABC News: Health: Free Testing for Patients of Accused Oklahoma Dentist
Free Testing for Patients of Accused Oklahoma Dentist
More than 7,000 patients of Dr. Wayne Scott Harrington, an oral surgeon who practices in Tulsa and Owasso, received a letter from the Tulsa Health Dep...
ABC News: Health: Poll: W. Va. Town Worst for Well-Being
Poll: W. Va. Town Worst for Well-Being
Despite its slogan — Hip, Historic … Almost Heaven — Charleston, W.V., comes in last on Gallup's latest well-being poll. The city scored a meager 60.8...
ABC News: Health: 8 Ways to Outsmart Your Allergies
8 Ways to Outsmart Your Allergies
Allergies aren't just for springtime. See other surprising seasonal triggers and how to stay well all year long.
ABC News: Health: After Uproar, Man Drops Bid to Evict Library Cat
After Uproar, Man Drops Bid to Evict Library Cat
An outpouring of support for Penny the cat, the unofficial mascot of the Swansea Public Library, has led a Massachusetts man to give up his efforts to...
ABC News: Health: Have a Laugh, Boost Your Health
Have a Laugh, Boost Your Health
How a good chuckle can temporarily alter your biology -- and boost your well-being.
CNN.com - Health: At the dentist: 5 safety tips
Cross infection in the dental office is rare, but important. Here's what to ask yourself -- and your dentist.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/BR4DnNOtdWU/index.html
CNN.com - Health: 5 things to ask the dentist
Cross infection in the dental office is rare, but important. Here's what to ask yourself -- and your dentist.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/BR4DnNOtdWU/index.html
CNN.com - Health: New York appeals soda decision
New York appeals soda decision
As Mayor Michael Bloomberg vowed would happen, the New York City Law Department has filed an appeal after a New York judge scrapped the city's controv...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/CvKdT_5nvgA/index.html
CNN.com - Health: Worst items on the kids' menu
Fried chicken fingers, hamburgers, French fries and sugary sodas dominate children's menus in most chain restaurants, and most kids' meals fall short ...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/htwaqNY8aPU/index.html
CNN.com - Health: 5 things to do at the dentist's office
5 things to do at the dentist's office
Cross infection in the dental office is rare, but important. Here's what to ask yourself -- and your dentist.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/BR4DnNOtdWU/index.html
BBC News - Health: Leeds heart surgery data 'wrong'
Leeds heart surgery data 'wrong'
Children's heart surgery was wrongly suspended at Leeds General Infirmary because of "incomplete" information, a senior doctor says.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21981778#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: Does chocolate give you spots?
Does chocolate give you spots?
Does gorging on chocolate give you spots?
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21967574#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: Fortnight of fear
Filling the school holiday void with a son with autism
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21969439#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: Leeds child heart ops 'had to stop'
Leeds child heart ops 'had to stop'
The medical director of the NHS defends the suspension of child heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary while a safety review is carried out.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21974053#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
NYT > Health: World Briefing | Asia: Pakistan: Security Concerns Prevent Polio Vaccinations, Health Agency Says
World Briefing | Asia: Pakistan: Security Concerns Prevent Polio Vaccinations, Health Agency Says
About 240,000 children have missed vaccinations against polio because of security concerns in some of Pakistan's tribal regions, a top official with t...
NYT > Health: National Briefing | South: Louisiana: Health Secretary Resigns Amid Investigations
National Briefing | South: Louisiana: Health Secretary Resigns Amid Investigations
Louisiana's health secretary, Bruce Greenstein, is resigning amid state and federal inquiries into the awarding of a Medicaid contract to a company wh...
NYT > Health: Hospitals Question Fairness of New Medicare Rules
Hospitals Question Fairness of New Medicare Rules
In response to new federal regulations, institutions are spending millions to help patients avoid returning to the hospital, but some say that the pen...
NYT > Health: F.C.C. to Study Health Effects of Cellphone Radiation
F.C.C. to Study Health Effects of Cellphone Radiation
The agency said it would seek comment from experts in a review of its standards for limiting exposure to the radio waves produced by mobile devices.
NYT > Health: Dental Patients in Oklahoma Warned of Disease Risk
Dental Patients in Oklahoma Warned of Disease Risk
Patients of Dr. W. Scott Harrington are being urged to get tested for H.I.V. and hepatitis B and C, and he is accused of being a "menace to the public...
NYT > Health: U.P.S. Will Forfeit $40 Million Over Illegal Drug Shipments
U.P.S. Will Forfeit $40 Million Over Illegal Drug Shipments
Prosecutors said U.P.S. was on notice that Internet pharmacies were shipping drugs without prescriptions, yet the company did not try to shut down the...
NYT > Health: Invokana Wins F.D.A. Approval for Diabetes Treatment
Invokana Wins F.D.A. Approval for Diabetes Treatment
Clinical trials for the drug, Invokana, showed that it improved patients' blood-sugar levels and also led to weight loss and reductions in blood press...
Friday, March 29, 2013
Reuters: Health News: Pfizer fails to end lawsuit over Bextra, Celebrex safety
Pfizer fails to end lawsuit over Bextra, Celebrex safety
(Reuters) - Pfizer Inc has failed to persuade a federal judge to dismiss a shareholder lawsuit accusing the company of fraudulently misrepresenting th...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/JAum60ej1_Y/story01.htm
Reuters: Health News: Prescription drugs cost least at Costco and most at CVS: study
Prescription drugs cost least at Costco and most at CVS: study
(Reuters) - Some of the most popular prescription drugs that recently became available in generic form are sold at the lowest prices at Costco and at ...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/x202v39noA8/story01.htm
ABC News: Health: HIV Test Urged for 7K Dental Patients, Oral Surgeon Investigated
HIV Test Urged for 7K Dental Patients, Oral Surgeon Investigated
The Tulsa Health Department is warning 7,000 patients of a local dentist office that they could have contracted HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C from p...
ABC News: Health: 5 Easter Triggers and Tips to Stay Safe
5 Easter Triggers and Tips to Stay Safe
Chocolaty treats and brightly dyed eggs can cause dangerous reactions in people with food and skin sensitivities.
ABC News: Health: Finding Hidden Money at Your Hospital
Finding Hidden Money at Your Hospital
ABC News' Paula Faris reports: Joyce Ann Huston of Las Vegas has been a musician her entire life and is one of the 26 percent of Americans who say tha...
CNN.com - Health: saBOBtage drops 100 pounds
On the track, Regina Frazer is known humbly as saBOBtage. The Alaskan pre-school teacher has skated her way to a healthier lifestyle.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/QlzrG3QTk6s/index.html
CNN.com - Health: Finding fitness that works for you
Finding fitness that works for you
If you've ever tried to research a health topic, you've probably found what I did -- information overload, Stacy Mantooth says. To add to the confusio...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/fKqufbTgPzI/index.html
CNN.com - Health: Baseball champ survives abuse
Throughout my career in baseball, I have been very fortunate to experience some outstanding moments on the field. However, many fans might not know mu...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/JnEdpDiIHwg/index.html
CNN.com - Health: Roller derby captain drops 100 pounds
Roller derby captain drops 100 pounds
On the track, Regina Frazer is known humbly as saBOBtage. The Alaskan pre-school teacher has skated her way to a healthier lifestyle.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/QlzrG3QTk6s/index.html
CNN.com - Health: KISS' Paul Stanley: I'm deaf in one ear
KISS' Paul Stanley: I'm deaf in one ear
Stanley was born with a Level 3 Microtia, which is a congenital deformity of the cartilage of the outer ear, and occurs in approximately 1 out of ever...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/fL8LltlJ2tg/index.html
CNN.com - Health: Teen runs 7 marathons for dad
When she was 9, Winter Vinecki's dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Since then she's been racing to raise money and awareness.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/SYZkh8jhbaA/index.html
CNN.com - Health: 7,000 warned of potential HIV, hepatitis exposure
7,000 warned of potential HIV, hepatitis exposure
Some 7,000 patients of a Tulsa, Oklahoma, dental practice were being notified they could have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis over the past six year...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/13GkFQKAxsg/index.html
BBC News - Health: Leeds child heart ops 'had to stop'
Leeds child heart ops 'had to stop'
The medical director of the NHS defends the suspension of child heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary while a safety review is carried out.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21974053#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: VIDEO: View the vest helping heart patients
VIDEO: View the vest helping heart patients
Doctors have praised a new vest which enables them to treat patients more successfully by detecting heart defects.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21973352#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: Hospital stops child heart surgery
Hospital stops child heart surgery
Children's congenital heart surgery is suspended at a Leeds hospital amid concerns about data on death rates.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21972187#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: Heart patients 'helped by vest'
Heart patients 'helped by vest'
Doctors in London have been using special vests to help diagnose abnormal heart rhythms, in the first UK test of its kind.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21945566#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: VIDEO: 'Care plan' for cancer survivors
VIDEO: 'Care plan' for cancer survivors
All cancer patients should receive a 'recovery package' at the end of their treatment offering ongoing support, the government has announced.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21973461#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
NYT > Health: Well: Is the Secret to Olive Oil in Its Scent?
Well: Is the Secret to Olive Oil in Its Scent?
New research suggests that some of the benefits of olive oil might be contained in its aroma.
NYT > Health: Deal Reached on Paid Sick Leave in New York City
Deal Reached on Paid Sick Leave in New York City
A legislative compromise came after a raw display of political muscle by unions and activists who ran into fierce objections from the business-minded ...
NYT > Health: Most Children’s Meals at Large Chains Are Unhealthy, Study Finds
Most Children's Meals at Large Chains Are Unhealthy, Study Finds
A study of the nutritional quality of children's meals at the nation's largest chain restaurants showed little improvement in the last four years.
NYT > Health: Doctor and Assistant Charged in $10 Million Oxycodone Operation
Doctor and Assistant Charged in $10 Million Oxycodone Operation
There was one big difference, the authorities said, between the prescriptions Dr. Hector Castro and Patricia Valera handed out: she charged a lot more...
NYT > Health: Well: Prevention: Fiber May Reduce Stroke Risk
Well: Prevention: Fiber May Reduce Stroke Risk
Eating high-fiber foods may provide protection against stroke, a new analysis of research suggests.
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/28/extra-fiber-for-stroke-protection/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Reuters: Health News: AP Pharma's drug for chemotherapy-induced nausea denied approval
AP Pharma's drug for chemotherapy-induced nausea denied approval
(Reuters) - U.S. health regulators denied approval to A.P. Pharma Inc's drug for treating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and asked for addi...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/_xMkdsMAZGw/story01.htm
Reuters: Health News: Restaurant meals for kids fail nutrition test: U.S. consumer group
Restaurant meals for kids fail nutrition test: U.S. consumer group
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The menus offered to children by most U.S. restaurant chains have too many calories, too much salt or fat, and often not a hint...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/yjSbKwCzv-Q/story01.htm
Reuters: Health News: UK scientists develop safer foot-and-mouth vaccine
UK scientists develop safer foot-and-mouth vaccine
LONDON (Reuters) - British scientists have developed a new vaccine against foot-and-mouth disease that is safer and easier to manufacture, an advance ...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/gVPnJnB_BXc/story01.htm
Reuters: Health News: Pfizer gets new rebuff from UK cost body for cancer drug
Pfizer gets new rebuff from UK cost body for cancer drug
LONDON (Reuters) - Pfizer suffered a second rejection in two days from Britain's health cost watchdog NICE as its new kidney cancer drug Inlyta was tu...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/MURu5tgxVBw/story01.htm
ABC News: Health: Cheap Prescription Secrets Revealed
Cheap Prescription Secrets Revealed
A little research can save you a lot of cash on prescription drugs, according to a secret shopping study by Consumer Reports. The magazine called more...
Source: http://feeds.abcnews.com/click.phdo?i=fa84763b865ce191dcef67a7b36fa9e9
ABC News: Health: Top 10 Alternative Allergy Remedies
Top 10 Alternative Allergy Remedies
As the weather warms (eventually), the only event more certain than the first robin of spring is the first sneeze of spring. Whether you call it hay f...
Source: http://feeds.abcnews.com/click.phdo?i=169251019eadb7f54e8da8b0785aa088
ABC News: Health: Teen Enjoys 'Bucket List' Prom
Teen Enjoys 'Bucket List' Prom
For one magical night, Katelyn Norman's Tennessee hospital room was transformed into the bucket list prom she had wished for, even if it wasn't the pr...
Source: http://feeds.abcnews.com/click.phdo?i=c58bbb282512fa3347e0c68eb40e9db7
CNN.com - Health: Teen races 7 marathons for dad
Teen races 7 marathons for dad
When she was 9, Winter Vinecki's dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Since then she's been racing to raise money and awareness.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/SYZkh8jhbaA/index.html
CNN.com - Health: Crash survivor heals others
I am like you in almost every way but one: I survived a tragic and traumatic helicopter crash on California's Catalina Island on May 24, 2008, Memoria...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/o5FfT568YUc/index.html
CNN.com - Health: It's filthy and lives in your wallet
It's filthy and lives in your wallet
Research reveals the extent of bacteria on bills and coins. CNN's Richard Quest reports.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/rqXOtxaP0Q0/
CNN.com - Health: Dad's death fuels teen's passion to race
Dad's death fuels teen's passion to race
When she was 9, Winter Vinecki's dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Since then she's been racing to raise money and awareness.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/SYZkh8jhbaA/index.html
CNN.com - Health: NBA player with MS makes history
NBA player with MS makes history
Chris Wright was playing professional basketball in Turkey last year, working toward achieving his lifelong dream of playing in the NBA, when somethin...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/lgaDgGj05Gk/index.html
CNN.com - Health: Chopper crash survivor helps others heal with art
Chopper crash survivor helps others heal with art
I am like you in almost every way but one: I survived a tragic and traumatic helicopter crash on California's Catalina Island on May 24, 2008, Memoria...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/o5FfT568YUc/index.html
CNN.com - Health: The little blue pill turns 15
Fifteen years ago, men who were suffering from impotence received a beacon of hope in the form of a little blue pill.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/b0v_2IjPrGE/index.html
BBC News - Health: Weight loss surgery bacteria find
Weight loss surgery bacteria find
Weight loss after gastric band surgery may partly be caused by changes to micro-organisms that live in the gut, say US researchers.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21965092#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: The rise of online STI dating
The rise of online dating for people with sex infections
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21955126#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: Consultants warn of A&E 'meltdown'
Consultants warn of A&E 'meltdown'
Consultant speak out and warn that casualty departments are at the point of meltdown with patients are dying as a result.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-21962453#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: NHS boss told of 111 line 'concerns'
NHS boss told of 111 line 'concerns'
Doctors' leaders write to NHS bosses urging a delay in the launch in England of a new non-emergency telephone advice line after problems during trials...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21963297#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: Smoking by mentally ill 'ignored'
Smoking by mentally ill 'ignored'
The NHS is not doing enough to help people with mental health conditions quit smoking, an influential group of doctors has warned.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21956316#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
NYT > Health: Well: Living With Cancer: The Scar Project
Well: Living With Cancer: The Scar Project
The aftereffects of cancer and its treatments challenge our perceptions of beauty, as captured in the photos and documentary of "The Scar Project."
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/28/living-with-cancer-the-scar-project/?partner=rss&emc=rss
NYT > Health: National Briefing | Health: Link Is Found Between Stressfull Events and Stillbirths
National Briefing | Health: Link Is Found Between Stressfull Events and Stillbirths
Pregnant women who have stressful experiences in the year before giving birth are more likely to deliver stillborn babies, a new study reports.
NYT > Health: National Briefing | Health: Study Shows Bacteria Moves From Animals to Humans
National Briefing | Health: Study Shows Bacteria Moves From Animals to Humans
A new study established that a strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been transmitted from farm animals to people, a connection that the food in...
NYT > Health: Tennessee Governor Balks at Medicaid Expansion
Tennessee Governor Balks at Medicaid Expansion
Gov. Bill Haslam, a Republican, said he instead wanted to use federal money to buy private insurance for as many as 175,000 low-income residents.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
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Store New Releases: Family Love - Premium Senior Shopping Cart And Transport Chair
Family Love - Premium Senior Shopping Cart And Transport Chair
newmedsupplies.com introducing new product: The Premium Senior Shopping Cart/Mobility aid offers a stylish yet functional approach to shopping. It off...
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NEWMEDSUPPLIES - Durable Medical Equipment Store: New Releases: BED, BASIC, FULL ELECTRIC
Light beds are easy to transport with a foot section that weighs just 42 lbs (19 kgs)Convenient DC motor box snaps off quickly, making delivery, setup...
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Health - chicagotribune.com: Undeclared walnuts prompt recall of coffee cake
Undeclared walnuts prompt recall of coffee cake
Gold Standard Baking has voluntarily recalled Sweet P¿s Bake Shop branded Caramel Apple Danish Coffee Cake after discovering that it contained walnuts...
ScienceDaily: Health & Medicine News: Potential Chagas vaccine candidate shows unprecedented efficacy
Potential Chagas vaccine candidate shows unprecedented efficacy
Scientists are getting closer to a Chagas disease vaccine, something many believed impossible only 10 years ago. New research has resulted in a safe v...
Source: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~3/VjL8lyxglJo/130326194104.htm
ScienceDaily: Health & Medicine News: Researchers attach Lyme disease antibodies to nanotubes, paving way for diagnostic device
Researchers attach Lyme disease antibodies to nanotubes, paving way for diagnostic device
Existing Lyme disease tests assess the presence of antibodies, which take weeks to form after the initial infection and persist after the infection is...
Source: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/~3/jKHfAQDeP-s/130326194140.htm
Reuters: Health News: Wolters Kluwer's online move injects life into health business
Wolters Kluwer's online move injects life into health business
ARNHEM, The Netherlands (Reuters) - Digital doctors like Nicholas Haining and Frank Bosch are changing the face of medicine and the way publishers suc...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/kHae-QBzAsA/story01.htm
Reuters: Health News: China's "black clinics" flourish as government debates health reform
China's "black clinics" flourish as government debates health reform
BEIJING (Reuters) - A one-room shack with a single, bare light bulb on a non-descript Beijing side street is 29-year-old Chinese migrant worker Zhang ...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/tNoBnkBQpBU/story01.htm
Reuters: Health News: European Union in "denial" that sick economy costs lives, health experts say
European Union in "denial" that sick economy costs lives, health experts say
LONDON (Reuters) - Europe's financial crisis is costing lives, with suicides and infectious diseases on the rise, yet politicians are not addressing t...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/SuHyp66d2T8/story01.htm
ABC News: Health: Child With Nerve Disorder Gets Wish
Child With Nerve Disorder Gets Wish
ABC News' Dan Harris, Julia Bain and Dr. Mark Abdelmalek report: You would have to look closely, but if you kept your eye on Carson Rubin, you would s...
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ABC News: Health: Under-the-Tongue Droplets Could Cure Allergies
Under-the-Tongue Droplets Could Cure Allergies
What if all it took to get rid of seasonal allergies was holding a few drops of liquid under your tongue for a few seconds a day? In Europe, sublingua...
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ABC News: Health: FBI Probing Missing Virus at Biolab
FBI Probing Missing Virus at Biolab
FBI will investigate the Texas biolab where a deadly virus went missing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Source: http://feeds.abcnews.com/click.phdo?i=a93bc7a98c5cee15d08809cab2aadd67
CNN.com - Health: Baseball champ survived abuse
Throughout my career in baseball, I have been very fortunate to experience some outstanding moments on the field. However, many fans might not know mu...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/JnEdpDiIHwg/index.html
CNN.com - Health: The little blue pill that could
The little blue pill that could
Fifteen years ago, men who were suffering from impotence received a beacon of hope in the form of a little blue pill.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/b0v_2IjPrGE/index.html
CNN.com - Health: First NBA player with MS makes history
First NBA player with MS makes history
Chris Wright was playing professional basketball in Turkey last year, working toward achieving his lifelong dream of playing in the NBA, when somethin...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/lgaDgGj05Gk/index.html
CNN.com - Health: Tips to avoid home hazards
Accidental poisonings send 67,000 kids to ER each year. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta has tips to prevent these injuries.
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CNN.com - Health: Baseball champ is a domestic abuse survivor
Baseball champ is a domestic abuse survivor
Throughout my career in baseball, I have been very fortunate to experience some outstanding moments on the field. However, many fans might not know mu...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/JnEdpDiIHwg/index.html
CNN.com - Health: Charges sought in meningitis outbreak
Charges sought in meningitis outbreak
Michigan's attorney general has requested a criminal investigation into the conduct of an embattled Massachusetts company linked to a recent deadly fu...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/fDtpM7K2430/index.html
CNN.com - Health: Where do allergies come from?
Scientists aren't exactly sure what causes one person to suffer and another to sail through life with clear sinuses. But they have a few ideas.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/a7hIgdzZeMQ/index.html
CNN.com - Health: Viagra: The little blue pill that could
Viagra: The little blue pill that could
Fifteen years ago, men who were suffering from impotence received a beacon of hope in the form of a little blue pill.
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BBC News - Health: AUDIO: Care regulator 'ignored concerns'
AUDIO: Care regulator 'ignored concerns'
A senior figure at a health regulator has accused it of ignoring concerns about some hospitals in England.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21951227#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: Are the patients the problem?
Are the patients the problem is drive to change culture?
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21941538#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: Parental 'problem behaviour guide'
Parental 'problem behaviour guide'
A watchdog issues guidelines to help parents distinguish naughtiness from more worrying behaviour in their children that may need medical intervention...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21936927#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: NHS emergency set-up unclear, say MPs
NHS emergency set-up unclear, say MPs
The government's NHS reforms in England mean it is "not clear who will be in charge in the event of a health emergency", MPs warn.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21943008#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: 'Alarming rate' of measles epidemic
'Alarming rate' of measles epidemic
The number of measles cases in the Swansea area more than doubles in the last three weeks, with health officials warning the epidemic is spreading acr...
NYT > Health: The New Old Age Blog: A Privacy Law Often Misinterpreted
The New Old Age Blog: A Privacy Law Often Misinterpreted
Hospital staff may refuse to divulge medical information to family members, saying that to do so would violate the Health Insurance Portability and Ac...
NYT > Health: Well: Easing Brain Fatigue With a Walk in the Park
Well: Easing Brain Fatigue With a Walk in the Park
Calm and focus can be restored by spending even a little time in green spaces, away from the jangle of city living, a new study employing portable bra...
NYT > Health: New York State Budget Drops Plan to Allow For-Profit Investment in Hospitals
New York State Budget Drops Plan to Allow For-Profit Investment in Hospitals
The measure was dropped from the final version of the state budget when the chairman of the Assembly's Health Committee, Richard N. Gottfried, a Democ...
NYT > Health: Op-Ed Contributor: The Talmud and Other Diet Books
Op-Ed Contributor: The Talmud and Other Diet Books
When Mayor Michael Bloomberg's anti-obesity programs fail, look to God and the ancient Greeks.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/27/opinion/the-talmud-and-other-diet-books.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
NYT > Health: Bloomberg Seeks an End to Cheap Cigarettes
Bloomberg Seeks an End to Cheap Cigarettes
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's bill establishes a minimum price for cigarettes and cigarillos, or little cigars, of $10.50 a pack, the first time such a...
NYT > Health: New Prostate Cancer Tests May Supplement P.S.A. Testing
New Prostate Cancer Tests May Supplement P.S.A. Testing
Sophisticated new tests might supplement unreliable readings of the protein P.S.A., which often detect cancers that are unlikely to cause harm.
NYT > Health: Well: Gulp! The Quiz
Chew, swallow, digest, repeat. Take this quiz to learn some of the amazing things that go on in your gut.
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/25/gulp-the-quiz/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Reuters: Health News: Ziopharm cancer drug fails in late-stage trial; shares plunge
Ziopharm cancer drug fails in late-stage trial; shares plunge
(Reuters) - Ziopharm Oncology Inc said it decided to stop developing drug to treat soft tissue sarcoma after a late-stage trial of the drug failed to ...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/MYA7AR89DCI/story01.htm
Reuters: Health News: Phytopharm gives up after Parkinson's drug failure
Phytopharm gives up after Parkinson's drug failure
LONDON (Reuters) - British biotech Phytopharm gave up its search for a treatment for Parkinson's Disease using a drug derived from subtropical plants ...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/skCm6boPx6c/story01.htm
Reuters: Health News: Lundbeck to develop, sell Alzheimer's drug with Otsuka
Lundbeck to develop, sell Alzheimer's drug with Otsuka
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish pharmaceutical group Lundbeck said on Tuesday it had agreed to work with Japan's Otsuka to develop and commercialize an ...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/0aIt3lGk0y4/story01.htm
Reuters: Health News: New Jersey residents' toenail clippings to be tested for carcinogen
New Jersey residents' toenail clippings to be tested for carcinogen
(Reuters) - Scientists plan to check toenail clippings from hundreds of people in Garfield, New Jersey, to determine if residents were exposed to a to...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/1HC_T0tChnQ/story01.htm
ABC News: Health: Texas Biolab Loses Deadly Virus
Texas Biolab Loses Deadly Virus
A Texas biolab lost a vial of Guanarito, a deadly virus from Venezuela.
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ABC News: Health: Winter Weather Wearing on Moods
Winter Weather Wearing on Moods
Snowmen are burning and a groundhog is facing the death penalty, all because of the winter that just won't end.
Source: http://feeds.abcnews.com/click.phdo?i=316ab192d5609b919200a57512f1dad6
ABC News: Health: Smith College Returns Transgender Woman's Application
Smith College Returns Transgender Woman's Application
Calliope Wong, born male, has twice had her application to Smith College returned because her home state of Connecticut doesn't consider her female wi...
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ABC News: Health: Why Men Don't Teach Primary School
Why Men Don't Teach Primary School
Male teachers fight old stereotypes, but as boys lag behind academically, they have a better understanding of their development and can be positive ro...
Source: http://feeds.abcnews.com/click.phdo?i=1ad67ea6af13dedc1e7ad070ab922d9f
CNN.com - Health: The world's next superfood is...
The world's next superfood is...
Erin Burnett takes us into the world of camels and the benefits of drinking camel milk.
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CNN.com - Health: Down Syndrome kids' dreams
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with nine amazing stories of joy, success and love.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/Yzz90w1_eE8/index.html
CNN.com - Health: The world's next superfood?
Erin Burnett takes us into the world of camels and the benefits of drinking camel milk.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/etYBfBGBGds/
CNN.com - Health: Where do allergies come from?
Scientists aren't exactly sure what causes one person to suffer and another to sail through life with clear sinuses. But they have a few ideas.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/a7hIgdzZeMQ/index.html
CNN.com - Health: Gates wants geeks to build a better condom
Gates wants geeks to build a better condom
Bill Gates is putting out a call to inventors, but he's not looking for software, or the latest high-tech gadget. This time he's in search of a better...
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BBC News - Health: No more covering up errors, NHS told
No more covering up errors, NHS told
The NHS will have a legal duty to be honest about mistakes as part of an overhaul of the system in the wake of the Stafford Hospital scandal.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21922998#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: 'Alarming rate' of measles epidemic
'Alarming rate' of measles epidemic
The number of measles cases in the Swansea area more than doubles in the last three weeks, with health officials warning the epidemic is spreading acr...
BBC News - Health: VIDEO: 'My husband drank from a vase'
VIDEO: 'My husband drank from a vase'
A woman who lost three family members at Stafford Hospital describes how her husband, Tom, had to resort to drinking from a vase when he was a patient...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21936591#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: Health board must save £1m a week
Health board must save £1m a week
A health board needs to save the equivalent of almost £1m a week in order to break even in the next financial year.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-21926601#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: Breast cancer adverts 'a success'
Breast cancer adverts 'a success'
The number of women seeking medical advice about breast cancer increases by 50%, following a campaign featuring Elaine C Smith.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-21937746#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: VIDEO: Push for disabled sports leaders
VIDEO: Push for disabled sports leaders
The Youth Sport Trust is encouraging young people with disabilities to become sports leaders in schools.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21936874#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: VIDEO: NHS 'to be more compassionate'
VIDEO: NHS 'to be more compassionate'
More compassionate care is needed in the NHS, ministers will concede in their official response to the Stafford Hospital public inquiry.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21934898#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: VIDEO: 'Talk to children about alcohol'
VIDEO: 'Talk to children about alcohol'
Staffordshire County Council has launched a campaign to encourage parents of 11 to 14 year-olds to talk about the effects of drinking.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21935713#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: Tumour case Neon's 'good progress'
Tumour case Neon's 'good progress'
A boy given vital radiotherapy for a brain tumour after his mother lost a court battle to halt the treatment, is making "good progress", his father sa...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-21935171#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
NBC news> Women who ate more soy survive lung cancer better, study finds - Vitals
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Tofu is one soyfood that may help at least some women survive lung cancer better, a study finds
NYT > Research: Well: A Push for HPV Vaccinations
Well: A Push for HPV Vaccinations
Health professionals hope to make the shots more accessible, and to make the vaccine sound less scary to parents and daughters.
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/25/a-push-for-hpv-vaccinations/?partner=rss&emc=rss
NYT > Research: The Consumer: Looking for Evidence That Therapy Works
The Consumer: Looking for Evidence That Therapy Works
Studies suggest surprisingly few patients receive evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy, which have been shown to be effective.
Monday, March 25, 2013
J&J recalls nearly 2 million blood glucose meters worldwide
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J&J recalls nearly 2 million blood glucose meters worldwide
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J&J recalls nearly 2 million blood glucose meters worldwide
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSBRE92O0L220130325
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Health - chicagotribune.com: Warning: Excessive tea drinking can be hazardous to your health
Warning: Excessive tea drinking can be hazardous to your health
You can never be too rich or too thin, perhaps, but you certainly can drink too much tea
Health - chicagotribune.com: Advocates, insurers duel over cost of child dental coverage
Advocates, insurers duel over cost of child dental coverage
Cardin concerned some families could be priced out of policies Health advocates are concerned that new guidance from the Obama administration could ma...
Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/bs-md-hhs-dental-20130321,0,5207034.story?track=rss
Health - chicagotribune.com: Dr. Oz insomnia remedy results in third-degree burns, viewer says
Dr. Oz insomnia remedy results in third-degree burns, viewer says
For those who need further evidence that you can¿t believe everything you see on TV, along comes the tale of a New Jersey man who says he sustained th...
Reuters: Health News: FDA rejects United Therapeutics' oral hypertension drug again
FDA rejects United Therapeutics' oral hypertension drug again
(Reuters) - Biotechnology company United Therapeutics Corp said its oral drug to treat hypertension was rejected for the second time by health regulat...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/jQQw_ppzrZ8/story01.htm
Reuters: Health News: Doubt over Sanofi drug in EU may hurt wider MS market
Doubt over Sanofi drug in EU may hurt wider MS market
LONDON (Reuters) - Uncertainty over European exclusivity for Sanofi's new multiple sclerosis (MS) pill Aubagio could disrupt the wider market and impa...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/2PqmQCjae_E/story01.htm
Reuters: Health News: Roche says Japan approves new formulation of arthritis drug
Roche says Japan approves new formulation of arthritis drug
ZURICH (Reuters) - Roche Holding AG's Japanese subsidiary Chugai said on Monday that Japanese health regulators have approved a new formulation of its...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/auQf19afHjQ/story01.htm
ABC News: Health: 'Thigh Gap': New Teen Body Obsession?
'Thigh Gap': New Teen Body Obsession?
A new body trend is apparently becoming an obsession among teenage girls. It's the thigh gap — a clear space, or gap, that can be seen between the thi...
Source: http://feeds.abcnews.com/click.phdo?i=20a7374f25846d1a7375c250018abfcc
ABC News: Health: Is Religion Good for Your Health?
Is Religion Good for Your Health?
Faith and medicine frequently intersect. My patients and I often talk about spirituality when we discuss medical issues. For many people, life-and-dea...
Source: http://feeds.abcnews.com/click.phdo?i=a677c9779c81f95334462e75b9471660
ABC News: Health: Avoid These 10 Immune System Snags
Avoid These 10 Immune System Snags
Science-backed tips to help you stay healthy.
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ABC News: Health: 1 in 10 US Deaths Blamed on Salt
1 in 10 US Deaths Blamed on Salt
On the heels of a study linking sugary drinks to 25,000 U.S. deaths a year, new research suggests salty food is even more dangerous. The new study, by...
Source: http://feeds.abcnews.com/click.phdo?i=f2d4238724329ccec1b2772e0432e2b4
CNN.com - Health: Darkness descends for vets
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reconnects with Jesus Vidana, an Iraq war veteran he operated on 10 years ago.
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CNN.com - Health: Running 52 marathons this year
Running 52 marathons this year
Julie Weiss raises money and awareness for pancreatic cancer research by running 52 marathons in 52 weeks.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/1bn64IBra3s/
CNN.com - Health: How a TV show could save women's lives
How a TV show could save women's lives
In Ghana, 4,000 women die during pregnancy every year, but a new TV series could be the difference between life and death.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/hyR7DfP1dyA/index.html
CNN.com - Health: From 58 pounds to thriving
Chelsea Roff had a stroke at 15 brought on by her severe anorexia. Now she's a writer, speaker and yoga instructor.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/hSC3aHhVZ2A/index.html
CNN.com - Health: Couple lose 500 pounds in 2 years
Couple lose 500 pounds in 2 years
Angela and Willie Gillis credit their relationship for helping them eat right, exercise more and adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/OP8f8wJzbuo/index.html
CNN.com - Health: Woman completes one marathon a week
Woman completes one marathon a week
Julie Weiss raises money and awareness for pancreatic cancer research by running 52 marathons in 52 weeks.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/1bn64IBra3s/
CNN.com - Health: Bodybuilding, fitness pioneer Joe Weider dies
Bodybuilding, fitness pioneer Joe Weider dies
A bodybuilding icon. A fitness innovator. A magazine publisher. A mentor to one of the world's biggest action heroes. A pioneer. Joe Weider was all th...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/1XqZSscY1xg/index.html
BBC News - Health: The rise of the community service
The rise of the community service
One of the biggest overhauls in the NHS takes place next week. What will the new system look like?
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21878577#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: Infected burn makes dressing 'glow'
Infected burn makes dressing 'glow'
Scientists have developed a medical dressing that 'lights up' when a burn is infected.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21900955#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: Amniotic fluid 'may heal babies'
Amniotic fluid 'may heal babies'
Doctors believe amniotic fluid may hold the key to healing a gut disease which can be fatal in premature babies.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21900203#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: Young cancer deaths halved since 70s
Young cancer deaths halved since 70s
The number of teenagers and young adults dying from cancer in the UK has halved since the 1970s, according to a report from Cancer Research UK.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21897885#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: Down's syndrome brain protein loss
Down's syndrome brain protein loss
The lack of a protein in Down's syndrome brains could be the cause of learning and memory problems, says a US study.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21900954#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: 'Visionary' leadership needed on TB
'Visionary' leadership needed on TB
Plans to tackle tuberculosis are failing and a new visionary approach is needed, according to an international group of doctors and scientists.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21894488#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: Delivery dads: Readers share their stories
Delivery dads: Readers share their stories
Why readers did - or didn't - see the birth of their babies
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21828883#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
NYT > Health: Well: What Causes Hearing Loss
Well: What Causes Hearing Loss
Tens of millions of Americans, including 12 percent to 15 percent of schoolchildren, have permanent hearing damage caused by everyday noise.
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/25/what-causes-hearing-loss/?partner=rss&emc=rss
NYT > Health: Many Babies Fed Solid Food Too Soon, C.D.C. Finds
Many Babies Fed Solid Food Too Soon, C.D.C. Finds
Doctors now recommend waiting until a baby is at least 6 months old, but a national survey found that many mothers were unaware of the guidelines and ...
NYT > Health: Generic-Brand Name Drug Case Goes to Supreme Court
Generic-Brand Name Drug Case Goes to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is to decide whether the maker of a brand-name drug can pay a generic-drug company to keep its version off the market.
NYT > Health: In Tennessee, a Telephone Race for Medicaid
In Tennessee, a Telephone Race for Medicaid
The state opens a health care hot line for a few hours each year for patients who do not qualify for Medicaid. Thousands try, but not many qualify for...
NYT > Health: Dr. Jacquelin Perry, Who Aided Polio Victims, Dies at 94
Dr. Jacquelin Perry, Who Aided Polio Victims, Dies at 94
Dr. Perry earned attention for her work in analyzing the human gait, which she broke down into eight motion patterns governed by 28 major muscles in e...
NYT > Health: The Texas Tribune: Foes of Texas Bill Say It Would Restrict Legal Abortions
The Texas Tribune: Foes of Texas Bill Say It Would Restrict Legal Abortions
Supporters of the bill awaiting a vote in the Texas Senate say it would improve women's safety, but opponents call it an effort to close most abortion...
NYT > Health: The Texas Tribune: Foes of Texas Bill Say It Would Restrict Legal Abortions
The Texas Tribune: Foes of Texas Bill Say It Would Restrict Legal Abortions
Supporters of the bill awaiting a vote in the Texas Senate say it would improve women's safety, but opponents call it an effort to close most abortion...
NYT > Health: Freelancers Union Tackles Concerns of Independent Workers
Freelancers Union Tackles Concerns of Independent Workers
The Freelancers Union, one of the nation's fastest-growing labor organizations, seeks to make health insurance and other benefits more affordable for ...
NYT > Health: Economic View: Soda Restrictions and a Clash of Two Freedoms
Economic View: Soda Restrictions and a Clash of Two Freedoms
Proposed curbs on sugary sodas reflect a clash of ideals. Which is more important: the freedom to consume the drinks we want or the freedom of parents...
NYT > Health: The Haggler: A Winding Road to Benefits From Long-Term Care Insurance
The Haggler: A Winding Road to Benefits From Long-Term Care Insurance
After months of exchanges of information, a woman who had a stroke is denied benefits under a long-term care policy. Her son-in-law asks the Haggler t...
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=ad8e713ee05a8737f74b2c62d66b65bc
NYT > Health: Rivals Challenge Quinn on Paid Sick-Leave Bill
Rivals Challenge Quinn on Paid Sick-Leave Bill
Two Democratic candidates for mayor on Friday criticized Christine C. Quinn, the City Council speaker, for blocking a vote over paid sick-leave legisl...
Friday, March 22, 2013
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Reuters: Health News: Russian meat producer Cherkizovo denies swine fever at units
Russian meat producer Cherkizovo denies swine fever at units
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's Veterinary and Phyto-Sanitary Surveillance Service (VPSS) on Friday reported suspected outbreaks of African Swine Fever (A...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/TNkBxlbmY8k/story01.htm
Reuters: Health News: Anal cancer may be on the rise in the U.S
Anal cancer may be on the rise in the U.S
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of people in the U.S. with anal cancer has tripled since the 1970s, according to a new study that suggests rate...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/eAT6q4BoZNo/story01.htm
Reuters: Health News: Top U.S. court to decide on deals to delay cheaper drugs
Top U.S. court to decide on deals to delay cheaper drugs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday over whether big drug companies can settle patent litigation with generic ...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/C9f8iLYDSSU/story01.htm
ABC News: Health: Woman Has Rare Exercise Allergy
Woman Has Rare Exercise Allergy
Kasia Beaver suffers from a life threatening allergy to exertion.
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NEWMEDSUPPLIES - Home Healthcare Store: On Sale: Protection Plus Disposable Underpads, 30x30in (Case of 150)
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NEWMEDSUPPLIES - Healthcare and Durable Medical Equipment Store: New Releases: Family Love - Premium Senior Shopping Cart And Transport Chair
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Health - chicagotribune.com: Through Feldenkrais, simple movements ease muscle pain
Through Feldenkrais, simple movements ease muscle pain
By the time people come to see Lisa Walker, they're usually desperate. These injured athletes, dancers, musicians or office workers are trying to fix ...
Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sc-health-0320-felderkrais-20130320,0,6048827.story?track=rss
Reuters: Health News: Analysis: J&J's answer to Botox may escalate war on wrinkles
Analysis: J&J's answer to Botox may escalate war on wrinkles
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson may soon cause frown lines at Allergan Inc, maker of Botox.
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/lGj4z8Rruyw/story01.htm
Reuters: Health News: EU medicines agency to restrict use of Otsuka drug
EU medicines agency to restrict use of Otsuka drug
LONDON (Reuters) - The European Medicines Agency said on Friday it was recommending restricting the use of medicines containing cilostazol, sold by Ot...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/m0sCTxRiqNY/story01.htm
Reuters: Health News: Supreme Court to decide on deals to delay cheaper drugs
Supreme Court to decide on deals to delay cheaper drugs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday over whether big drug companies can settle patent litigation with generic rival...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/C9f8iLYDSSU/story01.htm
Reuters: Health News: FDA advisers recommend approval of Titan Pharma's opioid dependence drug
FDA advisers recommend approval of Titan Pharma's opioid dependence drug
(Reuters) - Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended that Titan Pharmaceuticals Inc treatment for opioid addiction be approved, b...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/Gu-12Z59IwQ/story01.htm
ABC News: Health: Gene Therapy Could Treat Cancer
Gene Therapy Could Treat Cancer
A clinical trial using a patient's own immune system to produce remissions in adults with acute leukemia could be a major breakthrough in the fight ag...
Source: http://feeds.abcnews.com/click.phdo?i=d6ec4b7f7e15bdec3251e93dc31d43b8
ABC News: Health: Hypo-Allergenic Apples Being Developed
Hypo-Allergenic Apples Being Developed
Italian Scientists Developing Genetically Modified Hypo-Allergenic Apples
Source: http://feeds.abcnews.com/click.phdo?i=8297c944ae0eb217f47fb41c41142345
ABC News: Health: 1 in 10 US Deaths Blamed on Salt
1 in 10 US Deaths Blamed on Salt
On the heels of a study linking sugary drinks to 25,000 U.S. deaths a year, new research suggests salty food is even more dangerous. The new study, by...
Source: http://feeds.abcnews.com/click.phdo?i=f2d4238724329ccec1b2772e0432e2b4
CNN.com - Health: Couple loses 500 lbs in two years
Couple loses 500 lbs in two years
Angela and Willie Gillis credit their relationship for helping them eat right, exercise more and adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/OP8f8wJzbuo/index.html
CNN.com - Health: Couple loses 500 pounds in two years
Couple loses 500 pounds in two years
Angela and Willie Gillis credit their relationship for helping them eat right, exercise more and adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/OP8f8wJzbuo/index.html
CNN.com - Health: Burned Iraqi boy stands tall
Unimaginable cruelty marked the beginning of Youssif's story. But the kindness of strangers has turned him into a typical American fifth-grader.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/sdY-_iHjNjs/index.html
CNN.com - Health: Why being part of a team matters
Why being part of a team matters
Playing sports throughout high school helped Douglas Mogle stay in great shape. But soon daily practices were replaced by long work hours, dinner out ...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/sKTl8zZOY68/index.html
CNN.com - Health: Skim milk may not lower obesity risk
Skim milk may not lower obesity risk
Got milk? It turns out that low-fat versions may not be the answer to helping kids maintain a healthy weight.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/bk5_mZYMYyA/index.html
BBC News - Health: '570 children a day' start smoking
'570 children a day' start smoking
More than 200,000 11 to 15-year-olds take up smoking every year in the UK, a charity warns.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21874979#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: VIDEO: Warning over 'struggling GP system'
VIDEO: Warning over 'struggling GP system'
Patients in England do not feel safe relying on GP out-of-hours care and are struggling to get access to doctors during normal hours, a leading patien...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21892253#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: Canadian had knife in back for years
Canadian had knife in back for years
Doctors in Canada remove a knife from an unwitting man's back more than three years after he was stabbed in a fight.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-21891177#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: Scrubbing Up: Has the NHS got its priorities wrong?
Scrubbing Up: Has the NHS got its priorities wrong?
Top doctor's prescription for fixing the health service
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21877427#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
BBC News - Health: Warning over 'struggling GP system'
Warning over 'struggling GP system'
Patients in England do not feel safe relying on GP out-of-hours care and are struggling to get access to doctors during normal hours, a leading patien...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21885428#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
NYT > Health: City Health Officials Warn Some Men on Lethal Strain of Meningitis
City Health Officials Warn Some Men on Lethal Strain of Meningitis
Over the last two years, it has appeared only in men, believed to be contracted through anonymous sexual encounters with other men. But health officia...
NYT > Health: Lululemon Says Yoga Pants Mishap Will Be Costly
Lululemon Says Yoga Pants Mishap Will Be Costly
As Lululemon counted its expected losses from a recall of pants that turned out to be too sheer, rivals hoped to capitalize on the mistake.
NYT > Health: Life, Interrupted: Life, Interrupted: Friendship Interrupted
Life, Interrupted: Life, Interrupted: Friendship Interrupted
We were different in almost every way, but forged a friendship around the fact that we shared the same type of cancer. Then one day, life changed dram...
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/21/a-friendship-interrupted/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Reuters: Health News: Should science on brain injury inspire a ban on boxing?
Should science on brain injury inspire a ban on boxing?
LONDON (Reuters) - When Ireland's Katie Taylor was taking hits and striking blows for boxing's Olympic debut in an east London ring last year, John Ha...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/GRcGSIGuUJ0/us-boxing-brain-idUSBRE92K03720130321
Reuters: Health News: Umbrellas may shield you from more than rain: study
Umbrellas may shield you from more than rain: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If it's streaming sunshine outdoors and the sunscreen isn't handy, grab an umbrella, researchers say.
Reuters: Health News: Analysis: Private equity funds rapid growth of walk-in clinics
Analysis: Private equity funds rapid growth of walk-in clinics
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Walk-in clinics are popping up in shopping malls and main streets across the United States and private equity is helping fund the...
Reuters: Health News: FDA advisers vote for approval of Abbott's implantable heart device
FDA advisers vote for approval of Abbott's implantable heart device
(Reuters) - A slim majority of advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted on Wednesday for approval of Abbott Laboratories' implantable h...
Reuters: Health News: UK cost body rejects Novartis breast cancer drug
UK cost body rejects Novartis breast cancer drug
LONDON (Reuters) - Novartis drug Afinitor, expected to be a big seller for the Swiss group, has been rejected by Britain's health cost agency NICE due...
ABC News: Health: Woman Gets New Face After Near Decapitation
Woman Gets New Face After Near Decapitation
Face to Face provides about 1,500 facial surgeries a year to women in need as part of its National Domestic Violence Project.
Source: http://feeds.abcnews.com/click.phdo?i=9ee4d2dec6d17210fa724b0b6140d3c5
CNN.com - Health: Celebrate Down Syndrome Day!
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with nine amazing stories of joy, success and love.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/Yzz90w1_eE8/index.html
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