20-Year-Old Dies Never Having Aged
Brooke Greenberg has been pushed around in a stroller all her life. At the age of 16, she weighed 16 pounds and was 30 inches tall. She didn't speak, ...
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20-Year-Old Dies Never Having Aged
Brooke Greenberg has been pushed around in a stroller all her life. At the age of 16, she weighed 16 pounds and was 30 inches tall. She didn't speak, ...
Girl With Cancer Gets Dream Wedding for Parents
Miranda Olivera, 9, wanted parents' wedding before her bone marrow transplant.
Photos: Spa Has Massage by Python: Maybe They'll Squeeze You In
A reflexology spa uses snakes as masseurs.
Man 'Cries' Tears of Blood, Seeks Answers
Michael Spann's eyes, nose and mouth bleed when he gets certain headaches.
Polio Outbreak in Syria Sickens 10 Children, Babies
The once-eradicated poliovirus has sickened at least 10 children and babies in war-torn Syria, according to United Nations officials tracking the outb...
Concussions keep kids out of school
A new study shows going right back to school after a concussion may not be such a good thing.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/ZhHpgyZ0CFE/exp-hm-concussions-school.cnn.html
The American Academy of Pediatricians believes all that screen time could have a significant effect on kids.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/AJXr0grVEwM/exp-newday-wallace-cohen-kids-media.cnn.html
Forget TV! iPhones and iPads dazzle babies
When I had my first daughter more than seven years ago, I was adamant: no TV until she was 2 years old and limited exposure after that.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/q2jaFsOU4QY/index.html
Obamacare: Fewer options for many
Nationally, consumers are learning a number of well-known hospitals won't accept insurance offered through the marketplaces.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/91zL_Y-rd-E/index.html
Public may not soon forget healthcare.gov issues
Signing up for Obamacare has become a part-time job for Susan Lane.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/uNxvMOie3XY/index.html
Get dangerous germs out of your home
Even if you believe that day-to-day germs are healthy for your immune system, it's still wise to take steps to protect yourself from these.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/LHwdGiL8hnc/index.html
Hunt loses Lewisham Hospital appeal
The Court of Appeal rules Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt did not have power to implement cuts at Lewisham Hospital in London.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-24729477#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Well: The Marathon Runner as Couch Potato
On an average workday, runners training for a marathon reported sitting for more than 10 hours a day, raising provocative questions about the growing ...
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/30/the-marathon-runner-as-couch-potato/?partner=rss&emc=rss
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What works for frequent nighttime urination?
Drug companies can charge what they like; and dermatologist may know cause of lip-balm dependency I have to get up three or four times a night to urin...
Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sc-health-1023-pharm-20131023,0,5159877.story?track=rss
For a healthier skin, eating right is the key
We've heard of problem skin being treated with everything from salicylic acid to antibiotics. But yogurt and blueberries, flaxseed and salmon?
Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sc-health-1023-skin-foods-20131023,0,7098497.story?track=rss
Walk this way: Men slow down when sex is at stake
The strolling pace of men and women may give away some clues about our romantic partnerships and friendships, according to a study published Wednesday...
Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/la-sci-sn-walk-this-way-20131023,0,5470518.story?track=rss
Judge rules against Texas abortion limits
A federal judge struck down key parts of a new Texas abortion law, considered among the most restrictive in the country, on Monday, one day before the...
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How filthy is your Halloween mask?
CNN affiliate KTVK takes a look at the levels of bacteria in Halloween masks sold at stores.
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How filthy is your Halloween mask?
CNN affiliate KTVK takes a look at the levels of bacteria in Halloween masks sold at stores.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/lfgpQr8RPJ8/pkg-halloween-mask-bacteria.ktvk.html
A malfunction in key technology behind the Obamacare website left users unable to apply for health coverage late Sunday.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/Ir_IkFDgJlQ/exp-newday-jones-obamcare-crash.cnn.html
Well: Now, a Kiss Isn't Just a Kiss
Why do we lock lips in romantic relationships? It's complicated, according to researchers at Oxford University. It's less about sex and more about ass...
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/28/now-a-kiss-isnt-just-a-kiss/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Well: Quit Smoking? It's Probably Monday
Researchers monitored Google search queries from 2008 to 2012 in English, French, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Almost every week, queries...
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/28/quit-smoking-its-probably-monday/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Global Health: Neglected Diseases Still Are, Well, Neglected
Despite progress, a study has found that only 4 percent of the new drugs and vaccines approved in the last dozen years were for diseases that affect m...
Well: Learning Moderation From the Marathon
Runners are a tribe of extremists: they love rituals. They relish going out in the dark and the rain. That approach had always suited me fine.
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/28/learning-moderation-from-the-marathon/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Ask Well: Glucosamine and MSM for Joint Pain?
Many people swear by the dietary supplements glucosamine and MSM for lessening the creaking and soreness of knees, backs, hips and other joints. But t...
Books: Josephine Baker's 'Fighting for Life' Still Thought-Provoking Decades Later
In her just-reissued autobiography, "Fighting for Life," S. Josephine Baker, the turn-of-the-century doctor, reaches through time with her still-relev...
Reporter's Notebook: The Epidemic Uganda Is Neglecting
Endless waits, drug shortages, inadequate facilities and the silence of victims are resulting in women with breast cancer being treated too late, impr...
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/29/health/the-epidemic-uganda-is-neglecting.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Personal Health: Commuting's Hidden Cost
The American dependence on cars, resulting in lost hours that could otherwise be spent exercising or socializing, has taken a toll on our health.
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/28/commutings-hidden-cost/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Recipes for Health: Brown Rice Bowl With Oven-Baked Miso-Glazed Tofu, Red Peppers and Kimchi
One marinade can be used for a variety of vegetable toppings in this dish.
Well: Children, Too, Need Flu Shots
Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months or older, though many parents don't think of flu as being very serious, especially if their child...
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/28/children-too-need-flu-shots/?partner=rss&emc=rss
F.D.A. Shift on Painkillers Was Years in the Making
The F.D.A.'s move to tighten restrictions for prescribing painkillers is a rare victory by lawmakers from states hard hit by prescription drug abuse o...
Celgene arthritis drug appears effective, safe after one year: study
(Reuters) - Previously untreated patients experienced significant and lasting reductions in signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis when given Celge...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/6WHg1pcy3eo/story01.htm
Drug maker Dendreon seeking a buyer: report
(Reuters) - Drug maker Dendreon Corp is looking for a suitor after sales for its lead product, prostate cancer drug Provenge, were weaker than expecte...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/SXz2HVLRdeo/story01.htm
Patients might benefit from health literacy tests
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Doctors often assume they're explaining things in a way patients understand. When patients are confused, doctors don't alw...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/w2g7CUOwYBA/story01.htm
Watch: Dozens Hospitalized After Potluck Dinner
Nevada health officials believe patients suffered from a food-borne gastrointestinal illness.
Brett Favre Says He Has Memory Loss
Brett Favre has become the latest former National Football League player to publicly reveal he is suffering memory problems after spending 20 years on...
Meet the Child Who Feels No Pain
At age 5, Isaac Brown is learning the alphabet and simple addition. He's also figuring out another vital subject: pain.
FDA Fielding Dog Treat Complaints
The FDA has received numerous complaints by consumers about pet jerky.
Broccoli salad recalled for possible Listeria
Taylor Farms has recalled more than 5,000 pounds of broccoli salad kit products because of possible Listeria contamination, the U.S. Department of Agr...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/rgxeSY-cHEk/index.html
Obamacare sign-up more than a phone call away
Health insurance enrollment is just a phone call away. It all sounds so easy, right? Not quite.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/XvJCHv9TLVY/index.html
Will a levy on soft drinks help Mexican waistlines?
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24645171#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Fat pledge 'a drop in the ocean'
A pledge by leading food manufacturers to cut saturated fat levels has been described as a "drop in the ocean" in the fight against obesity.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24668937#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Recall of some insulin pens ordered
The medicines watchdog, the MHRA, is urging people with diabetes to check their insulin pens after a manufacturing fault was discovered in some batche...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24679276#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Business Briefing | Regulatory News: Tentative Approval for Faster-Acting Hepatitis C Drug
Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration unanimously voted in favor of a hepatitis C drug from Gilead Sciences.
Well: Home Births Pose Special Risks
Women who choose to give birth at home may be increasing the likelihood of some health risks for their babies.
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/25/home-births-pose-special-risks/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Five ways to prepare broccoli, with cooking and without, to benefit from its many nutrients.
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/25/eat-your-broccoli/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Well: After a Stroke, Running a Half-Marathon
Six years ago I suffered a stroke that forced me to relearn how to walk. The other day I ran a half-marathon.
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/25/after-a-stroke-running-a-half-marathon/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Well: A Warning on Chemical Peels
Two influential agencies moved to classify an acid commonly used by dermatologists as a possible carcinogen.
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/25/a-warning-on-chemical-peels/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Well: Concussions and the Classroom
The American Academy of Pediatrics on Sunday released new recommendations regarding students who return to school following a concussion.
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/27/concussions-and-the-classroom/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Of Fact, Fiction and Defibrillators
Dick Cheney writes that to prevent terrorists from sending a fatal shock to his defibrillator, he had his doctors disable the wireless capability. Cou...
Few Problems With Cannabis for California
At a time when polls show widening public support for legalizing marijuana, California's 17-year experience as the first state to legalize medical mar...
The E-Cigarette Industry, Waiting to Exhale
A maker of electronic cigarettes is aiming to bring smokers in from the cold. But it faces health concerns and the might of Big Tobacco, which wants i...
Vocations: For a Traveling Nurse, Freedom to Roam
Becoming a traveling nurse — with good pay, a varied work environment and no office politics — has been a good career choice for Monica Parks, 43, of ...
Applied Science: Maybe Heaven Can Wait, but a Customer Can't
Sometimes, a company can build excitement for a product or service by keeping consumers waiting. But when the delay is forced, they just see red.
Well: A Warning on Chemical Peels
Two influential agencies moved to classify an acid commonly used by dermatologists as a possible carcinogen.
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/25/a-warning-on-chemical-peels/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Visiting Nurse Service Cuts 500 Workers
The Visiting Nurse Service of New York laid off 500 employees on Wednesday, part of the fallout from state scrutiny of enrollment practices that drew ...
Drug Maker Settles With S.E.C. Over Illegal Payments
Stryker, a medical device company in Michigan, will pay $13.3 million end a federal inquiry into payments in five foreign countries, the Securities an...
F.D.A. Urging a Tighter Rein on Painkillers
The Food and Drug Administration recommended new restrictions on prescriptions for drugs like Vicodin, which combine the narcotic hydrocodone with ove...
In White House Pitches, Rosy View of Health Care Site
Before the health insurance exchange Web site went live, President Obama and other top officials confidently promoted it as being simple to use and re...
Agency Initiative Will Focus on Advancing Deep Brain Stimulation
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency announced Thursday that it intended to spend more than $70 million over five years to jump to the next l...
Contractors Describe Limited Testing of Insurance Web Site
Democrats and Republicans were united in expressing anger and dismay over failures with the Oct. 1 opening of the online health insurance exchange.
To Combat Elder Abuse, Doormen Are Enlisted to Keep a Watchful Eye
A program offers free on-site training and assistance to doormen, concierges, porters and other building staff across New York City.
Living With Cancer: Brains on Chemo
Forgetfulness, trouble concentrating and word loss are common manifestations of the condition known as "chemo brain." For many cancer patients (and th...
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/24/living-with-cancer-brains-on-chemo/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Doctor and Patient: Should Medical School Last Just 3 Years?
For several years, medical educators have been engaged in an increasingly heated, and occasionally cantankerous, debate about streamlining medical edu...
Well: New Year's Baby? You May Pay More
While medical conditions and encounters don't care whether it's 2013 or 2014, health insurance and subsidies generally play by the calendar year. Havi...
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/24/new-years-baby-you-may-pay-more/?partner=rss&emc=rss
The New Old Age Blog: Hiring an End-of-Life Enforcer
A new type of professional, the health fiduciary, could help older patients with no family or close friends to make medical decisions on their behalf ...
Source: http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/24/hiring-an-end-of-life-enforcer/?partner=rss&emc=rss
McKesson $8.3 billion deal for drugs trader Celesio to create market leader
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - McKesson agreed to buy German peer Celesio on Thursday for $8.3 billion, including debt, forging a global market leader in drugs...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/_pEZvpaQKTU/story01.htm
More Democrats voice Obamacare concerns as website blame goes around
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The contractors for the government's troubled healthcare website sought to deflect blame on Wednesday as more Democrats voiced ...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/0X0pHCfIqus/story01.htm
Omnicare to pay $120 million to settle U.S. kickback lawsuit
(Reuters) - Omnicare Inc, a leading U.S. provider of pharmacy services to the elderly, has agreed to pay the U.S. government $120 million to settle al...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/ncXSJu8UGPU/story01.htm
Costly prostate therapy common when docs own the machine
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study of an intensive and expensive form of prostate cancer therapy finds that doctors who stand to profit from the ...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/LhjhoBd0J_w/story01.htm
Want data on drugs? Look for clinical study reports
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For information on how drugs work and affect people, a new study says regulatory reports that are rarely published are bet...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/2LQcmmnrC4Q/story01.htm
Scandinavia study finds HPV vaccine safe
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a large study of nearly a million girls in Denmark and Sweden, the human papillomavirus vaccine was not linked to short...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/XZ4ThN8T_ys/story01.htm
Ready to ditch the running shoes? Tread carefully
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Evidence is still shaky on whether ditching the sneakers and hitting the streets barefoot will help runners avoid injuries...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/SG9aAIOqyOM/story01.htm
FDA says 580 pets have died from jerky-caused illness
(Reuters) - The Food and Drug Administration has turned to pet owners for help in an ongoing investigation into jerky products, most made in China, th...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/Ay58P0CBMHk/story01.htm
U.S. health department to start daily briefings on website issues
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Health and Human Services Department will hold daily news briefings starting Thursday on progress addressing the myria...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/e2oCIA1veeM/story01.htm
Preview - New wave of oral hepatitis C drugs near U.S. approval
(Reuters) - Patients infected with the liver-destroying hepatitis C virus should soon have better treatment options as new tablets from Gilead Science...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/kEPFKxKBuzI/story01.htm
Roche CEO does not rule out move into rare diseases
PARIS (Reuters) - The chief executive of Roche did not rule out a move into treatments for rare diseases on Wednesday, saying the Swiss drugmaker woul...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/OWMSt_rsIdU/story01.htm
Bribery scandal slashes GlaxoSmithKline's Chinese drug sales
LONDON (Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline's drug sales in China slumped 61 percent in the third quarter, hit by a bribery scandal that damaged its ability to...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/WfpAiYWjZnw/story01.ht
Watch: 'Super Lice' Resisting Common Treatments
Stronger breed of lice has developed resistance to over-the-counter lice shampoos.
Shampoo-Proof 'Super' Lice on Growing List of Superbugs
With mutant bugs and bacteria on the loose, ABC News asked infectious disease experts which superbugs pose the biggest threats.
FDA Seeks Pet Owner Help on Dangerous Jerky Treats
FDA warns pet owners about dangerous jerky treats, asks owners and vets to report problems
Here's what you should know about reducing your risk of breast cancer, whether you have a family history or not.
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You don't have to fear breast cancer
Here's what you should know about reducing your risk of breast cancer, whether you have a family history or not.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/HlrTguwwvEI/index.html
Opinion: Spanking can hurt kids in the long run, too
Michael MacKenzie says spanking children may get immediate results, but it can hurt their development.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/7G5eSCYYW5c/index.html
Teen with Tourette's aims to stop bullying
When Jaylen Arnold was diagnosed with complex Tourette Syndrome, it motivated him to lead the charge to stop childhood bullying by addressing students...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/7jEjJZ6UgdI/index.html
High-tech dummies help doctors save lives
"Trauma Alert! Trauma Alert! Gunshot Wound."
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/e7r1CwBCrdw/index.html
CNN's Hala Gorani, in for Christiane Amanpour, tells the story of polio's deadly comeback.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/w88X8MwtXho/polio-amanpour.cnn.html
CNN's Hala Gorani, in for Christiane Amanpour, tells the story of polio's deadly comeback.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/w88X8MwtXho/polio-amanpour.cnn.html
22,000 pounds of meat recalled; possible Listeria
More than 22,000 pounds of chicken, ham and beef products are being recalled because of possible Listeria contamination, the U.S. Department of Agricu...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/214acfuWiS4/index.html
Call for free vitamins for children
England's chief medical officer says people should feel "profoundly ashamed" of a "very worrying picture" of children's health and backs a free vitami...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24641796#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
GPs 'over-prescribe' antibiotics
GPs wrongly assume that patients want antibiotics resulting in too many drugs being prescribed, according to a Europe-wide study by Cardiff University...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-24644191#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
US health chief becomes new NHS boss
A senior executive at a private US health firm has been appointed to lead NHS England - the most powerful body in the health service.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24635890#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Whistle-blowers 'put off' by policy
Doctors believe the Welsh NHS's new whistle-blowing policy is deterring people from raising concerns about poor care.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-24628122#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
In Practice: White House to Tweak Tax-Penalty Deadline
The Obama administration said Wednesday that people who obtained health insurance by March 31 would not face any tax penalties for being uninsured in ...
In Practice: Sebelius Finds a Friendly Crowd in Boston
For Kathleen Sebelius, the health and human services secretary, a gala in Boston appeared to be a much-needed respite from scrutiny and criticism over...
Health Law Fails to Keep Prices Low in Rural Areas
Only one or two insurance carriers are offering plans in more than half of the 2,500 counties with federally run exchanges, and rates are high.
Case Explores Rights of Fetus Versus Mother
A pregnant woman who acknowledged previous painkiller addiction found herself ordered to a drug treatment center.
Glaxo Sales Fall in China as Inquiry Continues
The drug giant reported that third-quarter product sales in China, where it faces a continuing bribery investigation, dropped 61 percent as rivals gra...
In Practice: Tea Party Group Begins Anti-Health Care Law Blitz in Four House Districts
Americans for Prosperity is starting a $2 million campaign of television, radio and Internet advertisements aimed at lawmakers facing tough re-electio...
Economic Scene: New Front in the Fight With Infant Mortality
The Affordable Care Act's benefits for pregnant women have the potential to lower infant mortality rates and change what Americans expect from their g...
Phys Ed: How Music Can Boost Our Workouts
Making music — and not just listening to it — while exercising makes the exercise easier, a remarkable new experiment finds, suggesting that the human...
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/23/how-music-can-boost-our-workouts/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Sebelius Thrust Into Firestorm on Exchanges
Kathleen Sebelius, President Obama's health secretary, is facing criticism over the health care law's problem-plagued insurance exchange.
Guilty Pleas in Outbreak of Listeria
Two brothers pleaded guilty to introducing tainted food in the marketplace after bacteria from improperly washed cantaloupes at their farm killed 33 p...
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Obstetricians change definition of on-time delivery
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For years, babies born after a pregnancy lasting 37 to 42 weeks have been considered to be on time, or "term." But a group...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/u1QFmCttUq4/story01.htm
Scientists trace deadly piglet virus hitting U.S. farms to China
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A virus deadly to baby pigs that has roiled the U.S. pork industry likely originated in the Anhui Province of China and may have e...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/CmMHUbfsKyA/story01.htm
Analysis: Little evidence yet that Obamacare costing full-time jobs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - There is little evidence that employers are sacrificing full-time jobs by hiring more part-timers or reducing existing employee...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/wt08joVBhFo/story01.htm
Flu shots may help guard against heart problems
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Getting a seasonal flu shot may do more than just prevent influenza. It may also lower a person's risk of heart problems, ...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/WRz24o0T3Rs/story01.htm
Colorado cantaloupe farmers plead guilty on listeria outbreak
DENVER (Reuters) - Two Colorado farmers whose listeria-contaminated cantaloupes killed 33 people pleaded guilty on Tuesday to federal criminal charges...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/87hJPx1Zgng/story01.htm
Judge declines to halt 'Obamacare' insurance subsidies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Foes of President Barack Obama's healthcare law lost a bid on Tuesday to put an immediate stop to a key part of the law - the i...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/L-DFYW_Pv_k/story01.htm
After a heart attack, taking medicines really matters
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - After a heart attack, patients are often given four or more medicines and directed to take them for life. Those medicines ...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/sxfx5Bs6KbQ/story01.html
Cardiovascular Systems gets nod for new heart device
(Reuters) - Cardiovascular Systems Inc received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to start selling its heart device to treat severe calcium d...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/0XcnkOKj-Y4/story01.htm
EU Parliament stops short of U.S.-style approvals for medical devices
STRASBOURG (Reuters) - The European Parliament backed plans on Tuesday to tighten EU rules on medical devices that stopped short of a U.S.-style pre-m...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/9tCm_te-Nu0/story01.htm
Kids with autism often get multiple meds at once
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many kids with autism are prescribed mood-altering drugs, sometimes several at once for long periods of time, according to...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/gExD_gdxnH8/story01.htm
Pfizer commits to developing Pain Therapeutics' painkiller
(Reuters) - Pfizer Inc said it has decided to develop the abuse-resistant painkiller made by its partner Pain Therapeutics Inc, six months after the p...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/KYHOaDT-8fM/story01.htm
Reckitt Benckiser may sell pharmaceuticals business
LONDON (Reuters) - Reckitt Benckiser may sell its pharmaceuticals unit, which has been suffering from declining sales of its main heroin addiction dru...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/wCqz8VTnr3g/story01.htm
Novartis lifts profit forecast for second quarter in a row
ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Novartis raised its full-year sales and profit forecasts for a second quarter in a row on Tuesday, as it benefited ...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/2fLF2HRBKyo/story01.htm
Crazy Things People Do in Their Sleep
Sleeping people do weird things, from walking onto train tracks to having sex.
Flavored Cigars Are Popular With Kids
One in 12 high school seniors smoke small, sweet cigars, a study found.
New Women Alcoholics: 'Looking at Red Wine Like It's Chocolate'
Growing numbers of well-educated women are struggling with alcoholism and, in many parts of the world, particularly Britain, their rates of abuse equa...
Why Breast Cancer Is Embarrassing
Embarrassing cancer moments range from the subtly undignified to the mortifying.
7 Workout Habits You Should Drop Now
Are you spending hours working out every week, and not getting the results you want? Chances are you might have a bad habit or two when it comes to ex...
HHS chief: President didn't know of site woes beforehand
President Barack Obama didn't know of problems with the Affordable Care Act's website -- despite insurance companies' complaints and the site's crashi...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/ijkdAItdDFo/index.html
A flesh-eating drug that turns people into zombie-like creatures seems to have made its way to the United States.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/4vEFA3hLlQg/index.html
U.S.'s safest recreational intoxicant
Dan Riffle says adults who would prefer to use marijuana instead of alcohol should be free to do so
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/0fvTPXMA8v8/index.html
Is bullying among boys easily dismissed?
With horror stories about girls who have been bullied dominating the news, some parents are asking whether we also need to focus as much attention on ...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/hx693Q8LMD8/index.html
Tests all women should receive
HLN's Susan Hendricks reports on medical tests all women should receive.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/RNJ15Cnflwk/hm-female-cancer-tests.cnn.html
With persistent delays and errors plaguing users and insurance companies, Healthcare.gov needs fixing, and fast.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/SHYgQeZaFAg/exp-newday-larson-obamacare-woes.cnn.html
VIDEO: NHS 'can save £500m' on foreign care
Ministers believe up to £500m could be recovered from overseas visitors' and migrants' use of the NHS every year.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24620192#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Jones backs cancelling winter ops
First Minister Carwyn Jones backs plans to cancel some non-urgent operation schedules at four hospitals in mid and west Wales over the winter.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-24627423#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Seven held in care homes abuse probe
Police investigating abuse in Devon care homes arrest seven people.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-24623414#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
'Students need eating-disorder help'
Students with eating disorders can struggle to get treatment they need while at university, says a charity.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-24622909#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Ohio panel OK's Medicaid expansion in win for Obamacare
CLEVELAND (Reuters) - An Ohio legislative panel on Monday voted in favor of the state expanding its Medicaid program for the poor in a victory for Pre...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/mogS5iHs-7s/story01.htm
Sebelius expected to appear at U.S. House panel on Obamacare rollout
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee said on Monday that Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is expec...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/WzEvcm8MAfY/story01.htm
Ending drug trial secrecy is a boon for R&D, says EU agency
LONDON (Reuters) - Europe's medicines regulator has come out fighting for greater transparency for clinical trials, arguing that its controversial pol...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/iaRUNdjrGlw/story01.htm
Poor sleep tied to Alzheimer's-like brain changes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults who don't sleep well have more of the brain plaques that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, a new study su...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/UprDbHkFw5I/story01.htm
Doctors rarely discuss risks of cancer screening
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Doctors seldom tell patients about the possible harms of getting screened for cancer, a new study shows.
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/2P_UMA8ZlyA/story01.htm
Everyone Poops. And Everyone Takes 21 Seconds To Pee
A new study has found a universal constant for the length of time large mammals take to pee.
Syria Sees Signs of Polio Resurgence
War-torn Syria is facing another humanitarian crisis: the return of a once eradicated virus. Reports of acute flaccid paralysis – a telltale sign of p...
Watch: Woman Fights Small Town Over 'Wind Turbine Syndrome'
Sue Hobart filed a nuisance complaint against her town after experiencing headaches.
Dick Cheney's Fear of Heart Device Hacks Justified
Dick Cheney's fear of assassination by heart device hack was justified, according to medical device security experts.
'Wind Turbine Syndrome' Blamed for Town's Mysterious Maladies
Last year, a doctor at Harvard Medical School diagnosed Sue Hobart with wind turbine syndrome, an illness so mysterious that is not even recognized by...
Preparing for fall time change
Even gaining an hour of sleep can mess up your sleep cycle. How should you prepare for the time change?
Oncology Nutrition Specialist Tiffany Barrett discusses the importance of nutrition for breast cancer survivors.
Hospitals plan to axe non-urgent ops
Health chiefs plan to cancel some non-urgent surgery at four general hospitals in mid and west Wales to cope with winter pressures.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-24613905#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Scientists have moved a step closer to banishing bald spots and reversing receding hairlines after human hair was grown in the laboratory.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24607696#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Schools must support health needs
Schools in England are going to have a legal obligation to support children with long-term health conditions, such as diabetes, epilepsy and asthma.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-24611455#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Cheney: Heart implant hack credible
Dick Cheney, the former US vice-president, reveals that he had his wireless heart implant modified for fear of terrorist attack back in 2007.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24608435#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Travellers block hospital car park
Doctors and emergency staff are turned away from their own hospital as a group of travellers move in.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-24611136#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
£250m children's hospital announced
Northern Ireland Finance Minister Simon Hamilton has announced that a new children's hospital is to be built in Belfast.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-24609438#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Underpad Sofnit 300 24X36 2 Dz/Cs
The Sofnit 300 Reusable Underpad is designed with a good combination of durability and economy. Lighter weight cotton / poly durable twill face fabric...
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ACS Pink Aluminum Rollator With 6 Inch Casters From Drive Medical
Drive Medical American Cancer Society Aluminum Pink RollatorUniversal height adjustment on frame allows seat height to be adjusted from 18 Inch to 22 ...
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Examining body and mind through medical research
Here is a sampling of interesting nuggets found from reports that have surfaced in the last few months, each shining some light on the body and mind.
Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sc-health-1016-studies-say-20131016,0,670263.story?track=rss
Which fruit is nutritionally best?
When faced with the triumvirate of fresh fruit most commonly found in bowls at cafeterias and elsewhere — apples, oranges and bananas — which should y...
Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sc-health-1016-pick-a-fruit-20131016,0,1140478.story?track=rss
Treadmill classes mix it up with workhorse of the gym
NEW YORK (Reuters) - For many outdoor runners the idea of pounding a treadmill means trading daylight for drudgery but as the air chills, fitness expe...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/bDVRTaKf9ac/story01.htm
Actelion hits six-year high after favorable FDA approval for drug
ZURICH (Reuters) - Shares in Swiss group Actelion climbed more than five percent to their highest since late 2007 on Monday on optimism it has a viabl...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/I88wIgla5ns/story01.htm
Think twice before buying breast milk online: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most of the breast milk sold over the Internet is contaminated with bacteria, a new study suggests.
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/Hs_aNENorbk/story01.htm
Spanking tied to later aggression among kids
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Think spanking will help teach an out of control child to stay in line? A new study suggests the opposite may be true.
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/KqmL-Ll-JEw/story01.htm
Nearly half million apply for U.S. health insurance despite flaws: officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Roughly half a million Americans have applied for health insurance through new federal- and state-run exchanges under President...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/Ht5QZLm7H4A/story01.htm
Suspected polio cases found in Syria for first time in 14 years
LONDON (Reuters) - Two suspected cases of polio have been detected in Syria, the first appearance of the incurable viral disease there in 14 years, th...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/9qpZp34B_n4/story01.htm
Azhari Jones, 1, died six months after being separated from her conjoined twin.
Male Runner Beats Breast Cancer Twice
James McCabe was only 43 when his doctor delivered some surprising news: He had cancer, and it would hit him twice.
Teen: I lost 100 pounds and you can, too
Alan Gamez used to feel sad looking in the mirror; now, having changed his diet and exercise habits, he feels more confident. And now he wants to help...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/EeIO2LmFW0A/index.html
Obamacare launch: What happened?
With few exceptions, every American must have insurance by March 31 or pay a fee. Here's what you should know.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/Sl-_Mw1deZY/index.html
Dr. Gupta: 3 things I learned about Dick Cheney
Most have likely heard the broad outlines of the events that led to former Vice President Dick Cheney's heart transplant: Five heart attacks, open hea...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/AYZG7NViXx8/index.html
Arnold Schwarzenegger is on the road a lot, whether he's filming a movie in Bulgaria or presenting awards to ridiculously fit people in Spain. So who ...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/yA6zvp07sb4/index.html
VIDEO: Is your shepherd's pie big enough?
Serving sizes of some foods have doubled in the last twenty years, according to a new report by the British Heart Foundation. So what is the ideal por...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24601903#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Anger as diabetic children miss out
Some health boards are not following mandatory guidelines by failing to provide insulin pumps to children with type 1 diabetes, BBC Wales finds.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-24593744#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Call for whistle-blowing inquiry
The government should launch an inquiry into how whistle-blowers are treated in the wake of the Orchid View care home scandal, Tory MP and health sele...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24600613#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
VIDEO: Vets warn of UK rabies threat
Vets are warning that the rabies threat to the UK has increased following changes to quarantine rules.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24600316#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Well: Scoliosis Can Hit Well Past Adolescence
Often thought to be a problem of young people, scoliosis, an asymmetrical curvature of the spine, is far more prevalent among older adults.
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/21/a-schoolyard-scourge-grows-up/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Economic View: Driving a New Bargain on Health Care
The new health care law has snags, but there are ways for Republicans and Democrats to work together to improve it.
States Are Focus of Effort to Foil Health Care Law
Conservative groups are increasingly taking the fight against President Obama's health care law to states like Virginia in an effort to block Medicaid...
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