Modern humans more Neanderthal than once thought, studies suggest
Although Neanderthals became extinct 28,000 years ago in Europe, as much as one-fifth of their DNA has survived in human genomes due to interbreeding ...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/modern-humans-more-neanderthal-than-once-thought-studies-suggest
Antioxidants including vitamin E can promote lung cancer: study
By Sharon Begley NEW YORK (Reuters) - A decades-old medical mystery - why antioxidants such as vitamin E and beta carotene seemed to accelerate the gr...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/antioxidants-including-vitamin-e-can-promote-lung-cancer-study
Fourth Canadian farm hit by pig killing virus: Ontario official
(Reuters) - The piglet killing Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus has spread to a fourth farm in the Canadian province of Ontario, the provincial governm...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/fourth-canadian-farm-hit-by-pig-killing-virus-ontario-official
Scientists hail breakthrough in embryonic-like stem cells
By Kate Kelland, Health and Science Correspondent LONDON (Reuters) - In experiments that could open a new era in stem cell biology, scientists have fo...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/scientists-hail-breakthrough-in-embryonic-like-stem-cells
Biogen profit rises as new multiple sclerosis drug shines
Biogen Idec Inc said on Wednesday its new, high-profile oral multiple sclerosis drug Tecfidera had sales of $398 million in the fourth quarter, easily...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/biogen-profit-rises-as-new-multiple-sclerosis-drug-shines
Autistic NYC boy's death prompts tracking plan
NEW YORK (AP) — Following the death of an autistic teenager who walked away from his New York City school last year, the U.S. Department of Justice sa...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/ap/autistic-nyc-boy-s-death-prompts-tracking-plan
Doctors miss memory problems in heart patients
By Ronnie Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Almost half of older heart patients in a new study had memory loss, though their cardiologists failed to r...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/doctors-miss-memory-problems-in-heart-patients
Flavonoid-rich foods linked to lowered diabetes risk
By Shereen Jegtvig NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women with diets rich in foods like berries, chocolate, red wine and tea also have reduced inflammation...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/flavonoid-rich-foods-linked-to-lowered-diabetes-risk
Cruise ship sick toll nears 700 on return to NJ
BAYONNE, N.J. (AP) — A cruise ship on which hundreds of passengers and crew members fell ill was returning to port Wednesday in New Jersey, with healt...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/ap/cruise-ship-sick-toll-nears-700-on-return-to-nj
Health Highlights: Jan. 29, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Aleve May be Safer for Heart Than Other NSAIDs...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/hsn/health-highlights-jan-29-2014
Wary of Obamacare, some Republicans sign up anyway
By Sharon Bernstein SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) - Julie Davis has every reason to be skeptical of Obamacare: She's a Republican, her father is a ...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/wary-of-obamacare-some-republicans-sign-up-anyway
Dutch find more horse meat in beef products
AMSTERDAM (AP) — The Dutch Foods and Wares Authority says it has "preventatively" blocked all shipments from a Dutch slaughterhouse after investigator...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/ap/dutch-find-more-horse-meat-in-beef-products
WellPoint says health exchange applicants hit expectations
U.S. health insurer WellPoint Inc said on Wednesday the applicants for the new Obamacare health plans are of the age and demographics it had expected,...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/wellpoint-says-health-exchange-applicants-hit-expectations
Smartphone Apps for Diabetes: Do They Really Work?
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Managing diabetes requires a great deal of time, memory and math skills. There are carbohydrates to count...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/hsn/smartphone-apps-for-diabetes-do-they-really-work
Brain of famous amnesiac "H.M." yields new insights into memory
If you know that a small seahorse-shaped structure deep in the brain -- the hippocampus -- is crucial to committing new facts and skills to memory, yo...
Dwindling saline supplies worry hospitals, dialysis centers
A shortage of intravenous saline is causing hospitals and dialysis centers to scramble to manage their supplies of the commonly used solution.
Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sns-wp-washpost-bc-saline28-20140128,0,7947147.story?track=rss
Medical bills are a burden for more than 1 in 4 families, CDC says
A crushing medical bill can cause money problems not just for a cash-strapped patient but for his or her entire family. New data from the Centers for ...
Peers back child car smoking ban
The House of Lords backs a Labour plan to ban smoking in cars carrying children, despite opposition from the government.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-25939908#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Catching the mother of all bed bugs
The ability of bed bugs to return so quickly after human attempts to get rid of them has been explained by University of Sheffield researchers
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-25947072#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Stem cell 'major discovery' claimed
Stem cells researchers are heralding a "major scientific discovery", with the potential to start a new age of personalised medicine.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-25917270#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Athletic coaches wield enormous power, and traditionally their toughness has been upheld as a virtue. But when does it cross over into bullying?
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/01/29/my-coach-the-bully/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Transgender study looks at 'exceptionally high' suicide-attempt rate
A whopping 41% of people who are transgender or gender-nonconforming have attempted suicide sometime in their lives, nearly nine times the national av...
Guns sent 20 children to U.S. hospitals every single day, study finds
Twenty children or adolescents were hospitalized for firearm-related injuries every day in 2009, and 453 died of their wounds, a new report says.
Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/chi-guns-kids-health-toll-20140128,0,2505382.story?track=rss
Georgia bill would seek limited access to medical marijuana strain
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Georgia state representative Allen Peake introduced a bill on Tuesday that would legalize a non-psychoactive strain of marijuana s...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/beWgGn9O1E8/story01.htm
U.S. hospitals hit with shortage of intravenous saline
(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it is working with the three manufacturers of intravenous saline solutions commonly ...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/d85OwSCdS7c/story01.htm
Saving accounts for kids tied to development: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Creating government savings accounts for children's future education when they're young may improve their development, acc...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/hpAMTu3wtu0/story01.htm
Louisiana's top court rules for J&J in appeal of Risperdal suit
(Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson won an appeal in Louisiana Supreme Court on Tuesday over its marketing of anti-psychotic drug Risperdal as the court ove...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/Lvz7zG86Lz8/story01.htm
Medivation prostate cancer drug impresses in pre-chemo study
(Reuters) - Medivation Inc's drug for advanced prostate cancer significantly delayed progression of the disease and extended survival in a large, late...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/GDLAk1Ykypw/story01.htm
Medical marijuana to be sold in Connecticut by summer: governor
MILFORD, Connecticut (Reuters) - Medical marijuana will go on sale in Connecticut by summer 2014, dispensed throughout the state by four vendors, Gove...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/rV-IBdG57wo/story01.htm
Anti-VEGF drugs making a difference in vision, longterm care
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A treatment introduced less than 10 years ago has already made a difference in the number of Americans losing their vision...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/8usOCGUwMaA/story01.htm
U.S. FDA panel: data support safety, efficacy of Merck allergy drug
(Reuters) - Merck & Co's experimental drug Ragwitek, a treatment for ragweed allergies, appears safe and effective for use in patients between the age...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/xSnjLagSjis/story01.htm
Russia reports suspected foot-and-mouth outbreak in Siberia
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian authorities on Tuesday reported a suspected outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in eastern Siberian region of Zabaikalsk, wh...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/21anNzhyGbw/story01.htm
Production snag forces worldwide hold on GSK chickenpox vaccines
FRANKFURT/LONDON (Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline has stopped worldwide deliveries of two chickenpox vaccines for children after discovering that some batc...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/iTh5Wc7G3Fg/story01.htm
Drug critic slams FDA over antibiotic oversight in meat production
(Reuters) - The United States Food and Drug Administration allowed 18 animal drugs to stay on the market even after an agency review found the drugs p...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/ATYxqmf6D1g/story01.htm
Over 600 passengers, crew fall ill on Royal Caribbean cruise
(Reuters) - The number of passengers and crew who fell ill aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship climbed to more than 600 on Monday, many of them vomit...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/j8jB0AGdH5E/story01.htm
How Texas Family Mourns Mother Now That Life Support Pulled
Marlise Munoz's family names fetus as part of mourning process.
5 Ways to Keep Your Elderly Parent Safe
Five ways adult kids can help their elderly parents stay safe.
China Halts Poultry Trading After New H7N9 Cases
East China regions halt live poultry trade after new H7N9 cases, 20 deaths logged this year
Why Norovirus Is So Nasty and Terrifying to Travelers
Norovirus outbreaks are notoriously difficult to control. The virus is easily passed from person to person, spreads through food and ice and also surv...
Temple Grandin discusses her experience with autism, from not speaking to becoming a renowned author and professor.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/EUeQFJXF4eM/temple-grandin-red-chair-orig.cnn.html
You've got until Wednesday January 30 to sign up if you want health insurance coverage to start on March 1.
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Obamacare deadline comin' up! What you need to know
You've got until Wednesday January 30 to sign up if you want health insurance coverage to start on March 1.
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What it feels like to be autistic
Temple Grandin discusses her experience with autism, from not speaking to becoming a renowned author and professor.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/EUeQFJXF4eM/temple-grandin-red-chair-orig.cnn.html
10 things we learned about surviving anxiety
Generalized anxiety disorder is the single most common mental health diagnosis, and yet it's still taboo to talk about it. So we assembled a panel to ...
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Cold weather causes muscles to lose more heat and contract, causing tightness throughout the body. Joints get tighter, muscles can lose their range of...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/R1SdfLDJttk/index.html
The 'Marlboro Man' dies from COPD, according to reports. CNN's Dr. Gupta takes a look back at smoking evolution.
Teen brains not ready for weed
It's obvious parents should be talking to kids about smoking marijuana. But what are you supposed to tell them when it's clear that "just say no," isn...
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/s8dxN_Cxc_I/index.html
Over-90s ambulance trips 'up 81%'
The number of over-90s brought to A&E by ambulance in England has risen by 81% over the past three years, figures highlighted by Labour show.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-25926211#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Multiple sclerosis link to food bug
A food poisoning bacterium could be implicated in MS, US researchers believe.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-25925658#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Could alcohol trigger skin cancer?
Could drinking too much alcohol trigger skin cancer?
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-25930184#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
RVH major incident review announced
A review is to be carried out of the major incident declared at Royal Victoria Hospital's accident and emergency department, Health Minister Edwin Poo...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-25932705#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Meeting Oxford's research monkeys
Inside a controversial animal research facility
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-25888372#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Ex-Stafford chief nurse 'struck off'
The most senior nurse to be disciplined as part of the Stafford Hospital scandal has agreed to be struck off.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-25933270#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Well: Exercise to Age Well, Whatever Your Age
Becoming physically active in middle age, even if someone has been sedentary for years, substantially reduces the likelihood that he or she will becom...
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/01/29/exercise-to-age-well-regardless-of-age/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Drug Shows Promise in Advanced Prostate Cancer When Used Before Chemotherapy
The drug Xtandi, already on the market for post-chemotherapy use, could open a new front in its competition with Johnson & Johnson's Zytiga.
World Briefing: China: Chicken Sales Suspended Over Concerns About Avian Flu
As the Chinese get ready for Lunar New Year feasts, several areas in China have banned the sale of live chickens, as fears grew over the spread of avi...
National Briefing | Southwest: Texas: Woman at Center of Struggle Will Be Cremated
The brain-dead pregnant woman who was taken off life support after her family's battle to gain custody of her body from a Fort Worth hospital will be ...
Your Money Adviser: Meeting the Cost of Conceiving
Debt can pile up quickly for couples trying in-vitro fertilization and other assisted reproductive technologies.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/29/your-money/meeting-the-cost-of-conceiving.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
What's in It? : A Look Inside the Protein Bar
A closer examination of these energy-boosting snacks shows that their blessings are mixed.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/29/dining/protein-bars.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Well: Share Your Story About Postpartum Depression
Have you faced problems related to pregnancy or the birth of a child? We'd like to hear your story.
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/01/28/postpartum-depression/?partner=rss&emc=rs
Google Glass to Be Covered by Vision Care Insurer VSP
In a sign of how wearable devices are entering the mainstream, a major optical insurance provider will subsidize frames and prescription lenses for cu...
Judge Rejects Execution Delay Over Use of Compounded Drug
Lawyers for an inmate in Missouri said the drug to be used was likely to be substandard because it was produced in a compounding pharmacy not subject ...
'Kindness' worry in maternity survey
A survey of women who gave birth last year found a third of them said they were not always treated with kindness in hospital after the birth.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-25926567#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Horsemeat in food 'three years earlier'
Thousands of tonnes 'probably in food years before the scandal'
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-25914459#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
AUDIO: Research 'changing cancer treatment'
The BBC's Tom Feilden and Cancer Research UK's Peter Johnson discuss The Institute of Cancer Research's new Centre for Evolution and Cancer.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-25924274#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Custody healthcare a 'major problem'
The Met Police is struggling to provide adequate medical staffing to assess and treat detainees in their custody, according to a new report.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-25918465#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Are your medical records in danger?
Should we be concerned about plans to share information?
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-25919399#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
New calls to change sex education
Newsbeat speaks to two teenagers who had very different experiences of sex education at school.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/25921487#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Hong Kong culls chickens over H7N9
Hong Kong begins culling 20,000 chickens after the H7N9 bird flu virus was found in poultry imported from mainland China.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-25923508#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Why so many people suffer addictions in secret
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-25886818#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Magnet rods straighten curved spines
Children with crooked backs could benefit from a new treatment that uses magnetic rods to straighten the spine, say draft guidelines for England.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-25911384#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Pesticide linked to Alzheimer's
Exposure to a once widely used pesticide, DDT, may increase the chances of developing Alzheimer's disease, suggest US researchers.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-25913568#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
AUDIO: Girls' life expectancy over 100
Girls born in parts of England can expect to live to over 100 for the first time, a report has found.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-25917519#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Payout for girl's glue injection
A girl accidentally injected with glue during a treatment is to receive a multimillion-pound payout from Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-25916336#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Routine ops resume in north Wales
Routine surgery is resuming at hospitals across north Wales after being postponed due to "increased pressure".
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-25916942#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Antibiotics in Animals Tied to Risk of Human Infection
A federal analysis of 30 antibiotics used in animal feed found that the majority of them were likely to be contributing to bacterial infections that a...
Global Health: No Longer Leading Killer, Plague Still Raises Fears
History tells us that the Plague of Justinian and the Black Death each took a large fraction of the earth's population. Science tells us that the plag...
Many of us can recite the intimate details of our friends' sex lives, their pharmacological habits, their rents. But question their weights and their ...
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/01/27/me-versus-the-scale/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Q&A: Taking a Restful Position
Deciding which sleep position is most comfortable is the most important factor, unless sleep apnea is a factor, experts say.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/28/science/taking-a-restful-position.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Swelled heads, atrophied legs, radiation threats — space takes a toll on the human body, and some health problems still elude doctors more than 50 yea...
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/28/science/bodies-not-made-for-space.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Mind: The Older Mind May Just Be a Fuller Mind
It's not so much that the mental faculties of older people are rapidly declining, it's that their databases are fuller, a new study suggests.
The Scan: Scientists' Anxieties and Sonic Wonders
Events and reading matter at the intersection of science and culture.
Well: Goodbye to the Doctor's White Coat?
New recommendations on what health care workers should wear may signal an end to the doctor's white coat.
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/01/27/goodbye-to-the-doctors-white-coat/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Unraveling any weight-gain links to stress, cortisol
Although the marketplace is full of products that claim to melt off pounds by relieving stress or blocking hormones, medical experts say it isn't that...
Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/la-he-cortisol-20140125,0,20471.story?track=rss
Cold? Good thing if you want to lose weight, researchers say
Turn your thermostat down -- and don't add a sweater. That, researchers report, will not only save energy to heat your home but will use more body ene...
Computer killing your eyes? There are ways to fight back
We've all heard the complaint or something like it: "I've been staring at the screen all day. My eyes hurt." But is it really the screen's fault? (And...
Instagram's most liked butt? N.Y.C. woman is hot new name in fitness
You might not know Jen Selter by name. But if you are an avid user of Instagram, you might know her butt.
China reports second case of new bird flu strain
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese authorities have confirmed the second human case of the new H10N8 strain of bird flu, contracted by a woman who is in crit...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/JEzKrqNZlj0/story01.htm
Obamacare coverage enrollment hits three million: official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of people enrolled in private health insurance under Obamacare has soared by more than one-third in recent weeks to ...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/vx15vZkpCf0/story01.htm
HPV test awareness, knowledge still low
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Americans are more aware that there is a test for the human papilloma virus (HPV) than counterparts in the UK and Australi...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/2PyWXgxa9JE/story01.htm
Europe assessing if weight affects 'morning after pill' success
LONDON (Reuters) - European regulators said on Friday they would assess whether emergency contraceptives, known as the "morning after pill" worked as ...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/UK2A5F_ub1E/story01.htm
Watch: Sperm Donor Ordered to Pay Child Support in Kansas
Judge ruled that William Marotta has paternal duty since the artificial insemination was not done by a licensed physician.
Every year CNN selects six iReporters to race in a triathlon with Dr. Sanjay Gupta and CNN Fit Nation. Meet this year's team.
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Choosing healthier snacks may soon be easier. Updating nutrition labels is a big priority for the Food and Drug Administration this year.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/psaT0_2bJHA/index.html
Gabi Rose wore maternity clothes for more than 12 years. Now she's a size 2. Learn how she and her family finally got fit.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/r00WOv20M4I/index.html
Family loses 300 pounds together
Gabi Rose wore maternity clothes for more than 12 years. Now she's a size 2. Learn how she and her family finally got fit.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/r00WOv20M4I/index.html
Every year CNN selects six iReporters to race in a triathlon with Dr. Sanjay Gupta and CNN Fit Nation. Meet this year's team.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/fA2n9hOGeGE/index.html
Brain-dead woman taken off ventilator
The action comes after a wrenching court fight about who is alive, who is dead and how the presence of a fetus changes the equation.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/oYteUxb1tOY/index.html
Music therapy 'helps cancer young'
Producing music videos can help teenagers and young people cope better with cancer treatment, a study in Cancer journal suggests.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-25878958#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Pregnant woman's life support ended
A brain-dead woman kept alive by a hospital in Texas because she was pregnant is taken off life support following a court order.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25907874#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Inside City's Water Tanks, Layers of Neglect
Many of New York City's iconic water towers have not been cleaned or inspected in years, and regulations governing the tanks are rarely enforced, an e...
Well: Helping Smokers Quit, or Not Start in the First Place
Images on television and the availability of electronic cigarettes are among the temptations that attract new smokers and weaken the willpower of thos...
Schumer Proposes 'Avonte's Law' to Protect Children With Autism
A day after the funeral for Avonte Oquendo, Senator Charles E. Schumer pushed for a new law that would finance a program to provide optional electroni...
Sports of The Times: For a Cowboys Star With Dementia, Time Is Running Out
Rayfield Wright, who sustained countless blows to the head during 13 seasons with the Cowboys, said N.F.L. players do not know what awaits in retireme...
Cannabis Legal, Localities Begin to Just Say No
Alongside statewide measures easing access to marijuana have come local efforts to restrict it.
Texas Woman Is Taken Off Life Support After Order
The Fort Worth hospital followed a judge's order to remove the brain-dead woman, Marlise Muñoz, from machines, ending a battle that had sparked a deba...
Doctors Abusing Medicare Face Fines and Expulsion
The Obama administration is cracking down on doctors who repeatedly overcharge Medicare patients; the government may even disclose how much individual...
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/26/us/doctors-abusing-medicare-to-face-fines.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Beijing's Bad Air Would Be Step Up for Smoggy Delhi
Researchers suspect that India's unusual mix of polluted air, poor sanitation and contaminated water may make the country among the most dangerous in ...
Judge Orders Hospital to Remove Pregnant Woman From Life Support
Doctors had cited a Texas law that prevents them from withdrawing or withholding "life-sustaining treatment" from a pregnant patient.
High-fluoride paste may prevent white spots from braces
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adolescents may not be able to get out of wearing braces, but using a high-fluoride toothpaste for the duration could help...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/dtCCgJXF_1A/story01.htm
Omega-3 intake linked to signs of brain aging
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women with higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood had slightly less brain shrinkage than women with low...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/STU9gqiKiTo/story01.htm
FDA rejects wider use of Amag anemia drug; shares slide
(Reuters) - Amag Pharmaceuticals Inc said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration rejected its application for wider use of its iron deficiency drug due...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/vci_IHt3e2o/story01.htm
Community programs may help dads lose weight
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who participated in a community fitness program for obese fathers lost weight and increased their activity levels in a...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/p47Xci-Zbjw/story01.htm
From reading ingredients to listening to your body, learn how you can incorporate this movement into your daily life.
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Woman with flu miscarries, battles for her life
If Leslie Creekmore had had a flu shot, her husband says, "she probably wouldn't be here in this state."
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From looking at ingredients to listening to your body, learn how you can incorporate this major movement into your daily life.
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Woman with flu fights for life
If Leslie Creekmore had had a flu shot, her husband says, "she probably wouldn't be here in this state."
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Trial lawyers committing suicide
High suicide rates among trial lawyers may be caused by depression. CNN's Rosa Flores looks into the data.
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Woman with flu miscarries, battles for her life
Leslie Creekmore's flu has progressed into a serious illness that has left her fighting for her life.
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BBC Newsnight spent twelve hours in the Accident and Emergency department of Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth hospital.
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AstraZeneca's diabetes drug Xigduo approved in Europe
LONDON (Reuters) - AstraZeneca said European regulators had approved Xigduo for type 2 diabetes, in what was the first green light for a fixed dose co...
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Gay juror's ouster forces new U.S. pharma trial
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A gay man was improperly excluded from jury service because of his sexual orientation, a federal appeals court has ruled, il...
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Mediterranean diet may be good for leg arteries, too
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who eat a Mediterranean diet high in olive oil or nuts may reduce their likelihood of developing clogged leg arteri...
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Many hospitalized older people need decision help
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When the time comes for making critical medical decisions while in the hospital, a new study says older people often rely ...
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Covidien to stop making hypertension devices
(Reuters) - Covidien Plc said it would stop making devices for treating high blood pressure due to weak industry-wide demand.
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Op-ed: No respect for 'regular doctors'
It's time we realize that doctors can be our partners in health, not just reversers of illness. It's time we place a premium on primary care.
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China's smog affects west U.S.
Outsourcing manufacturing to China may have resulted in less pollution in some parts of the United States, but other regions have deteriorated air qua...
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China's smog affects west U.S.
Outsourcing manufacturing to China may have resulted in less pollution in some parts of the United States, but other regions have deteriorated air qua...
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The weed debate reached a new high: President Obama's White House. Is weed really no worse than alcohol as he says?
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VIDEO: 'Tougher clean air targets needed'
A study confirming a link between atmospheric pollution and heart attack risk strengthens the EU case for tougher clean air targets, according to expe...
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Baby unit closure 'must not happen'
A campaign group says it will fight plans to centralise specialist care for babies born in west Wales.
Magnets 'can treat some migraines'
A magnet device can be used to treat some types of migraine, new guidance advises.
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Breast implant damages ruling upheld
A French court upholds a landmark ruling ordering a German company to pay compensation to some 1,700 women fitted with defective breast implants.
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EU pollution target 'still too high'
The EU may need more stringent clean air targets, say experts after a large study confirms the link between atmospheric pollution and heart-attack ris...
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Obesity measure 'too high' for many
Millions of people in the UK who fall within current permitted obesity levels could still be carrying too much weight for their own good, experts warn...
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Call for safe staff levels across NHS
Safe staffing levels should be extended beyond nurse numbers in England to include midwives and doctors, especially in A&E units, MPs say.
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Death doctor sues victim's son
A doctor who killed a man in Cambridgeshire with a lethal dose of diamorphine is suing his victim's son over remarks he made at a conference.
Routine ops in north Wales postponed
The majority of planned surgery across north Wales is postponed due to "increased pressure", says the health board which has apologised.
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Well: A Taste of My Own Manners
In past doctor-patient relationships, there was no question whose time took precedence and who was kept waiting. Thanks to technology, physicians are ...
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Well: How Inactivity Changes the Brain
Being sedentary appears to alter the brain in ways that may affect heart health, a new study found.
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South Korea steps up measures to contain bird flu
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea is stepping up efforts to prevent the spread of bird flu ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays, after migratory birds wer...
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Deadly outbreak, yet no vaccine
When doctors had to remove Aaron Loy's lower legs in November after he contracted meningococcal disease, his parents hoped students at his university ...
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Doctors didn't think Grant Virgin would live. Today, his family credits fish oil for his dramatic recovery.
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A deadly outbreak, a vaccine -- and why you can't get it yet
When doctors had to remove Aaron Loy's lower legs in November after he contracted meningococcal disease, his parents hoped students at his university ...
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Family credits fish oil for dramatic recovery
Doctors didn't think Grant Virgin would live. Today, his family credits fish oil for his dramatic recovery.
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Heather Kern steadily gained weight after being diagnosed with a dangerous heart condition. Then she decided to take back control.
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Doctors didn't think Grant Virgin would live. Today, his family credits fish oil for his dramatic recovery.
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Kentucky Children's Hospital, which stopped pediatric heart surgeries in 2012, is resuming the surgeries without an investigation or oversight.
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Baby born after 20 miscarriages
After 20 miscarriages in 10 years, Kelly Moseley finally has a baby boy
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'Revolutionary' angioplasty turns 50
Non-invasive angioplasty marks its 50th anniversary
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Rising habits all come down to our parents
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Ask Well: How Long Does a Flu Shot Last?
A flu shot's ability to last depends on how powerfully an immune system reacts to it, experts say.
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Well: Think Like a Doctor: Red Herrings Solved!
Readers solve the case of a 29-year-old woman with an injured groin, a swollen foot and long list of other abnormalities.
Orange is the color of the week in my kitchen, as it has been since the fall and will be throughout the winter at my farmer's market.
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Zookeepers in England are trading monkeys' favorite fruit for green leafy vegetables. Should you do the same?
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From the very first day I was diagnosed, I decided that I was going to recover from my brain disorder and I set to work making a plan on how I was goi...
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Olympian: Brain disorder made me stronger
From the very first day I was diagnosed, I decided that I was going to recover from my brain disorder and I set to work making a plan on how I was goi...
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CNNi talks to Dr. Giuseppe del Priore of the Cancer Treatment Ctrs. of America about the future of womb transplants.
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Medical marijuana and one little boy
He's only 3 years old, but Landon Riddle is already the focus of a medical marijuana fight in Colorado.
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Brain blow leaves life-long dangers
Injuries to the head can leave damage that lasts a lifetime and increases the risk of dying young, a major analysis shows.
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Gene therapy saves blind man's sight
Surgeons in Oxford improve the vision of six patients who would otherwise have become blind using a gene therapy technique.
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The prevalence of gout - traditionally associated with too much port and an unhealthy lifestyle - is actually soaring, figures show.
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Comedians 'have psychotic traits'
Comedians, like many other creative types, have personality types linked with psychosis, researchers claim.
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VIDEO: Mental health issues rising - GPs
There has been a sharp increase in the number of young people suffering from mental health issues since the recession, says the Royal College of GPs.
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H.I.V.-Positive Person, Told Otherwise, Is Being Sought
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center made a false H.I.V.-negative finding after a mix-up of blood samples.
Federal Judge Upholds Health Care Subsidies
A judge's ruling means that millions will be able to obtain health insurance subsidies, whether they buy coverage through the federal insurance exchan...
Public Hospitals Hope to Attract More Upscale Patients Under Affordable Care Act
MetroPlus, a popular plan on New York's health exchange, is the insurance company of New York City's public hospital system.
Well: Can Heavier People Really Be Healthier?
A new study questions the notion that being overweight or moderately obese lowers the risk of an early death, at least among patients with Type 2 diab...
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Well: Giving Vaccines Together Increases Fever Risk
When shots for flu and pneumococcal disease were given together, children were more likely to develop a fever within a day.
Well: Better Hearing Through Bluetooth
A new generation of products that utilize the latest wireless technology are offering promising alternatives for some people with hearing loss.
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Fad diets can work, but experts find no magic slimming bullet
Resolutions to lose weight are often made in January yet almost as frequently abandoned as heavy hopefuls find diets that demand fasting, virtually no...
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Supreme Court takes up abortion protest case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday will wade into a divisive case that pits the free speech rights of anti-abortion protesters...
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Bayer says reintroducing Diane-35 in France
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German drugmaker Bayer AG said on Wednesday it was cleared by the French health authority to reintroduce oral acne treatment Dia...
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Australian scientists microchip bees to map movements, halt diseases
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian scientists are gluing tiny sensors onto thousands of honey bees to track their movements in a trial aimed at halting the...
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Specter of disease in Tonga after Cyclone Ian batters islands
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Widespread destruction caused by a tropical cyclone that hit the South Pacific island nation of Tonga last week is raising fears ...
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FDA asks doctors to limit acetaminophen in combination drugs
(Reuters) - U.S. health regulators recommended on Tuesday that healthcare professionals stop prescribing combination drugs that contain more than 325 ...
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FDA advisory panel backs Chelsea Therapeutics drug
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A drug to treat a rare form of low blood pressure made by Chelsea Therapeutics International Ltd is effective enough to warrant...
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Teva did not infringe OxyContin patents, shares rise
(Reuters) - A federal judge said Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd did not infringe five patents related to the painkiller OxyContin, helping push sh...
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Eye doctors warn of damage from lasers
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Powerful lasers that are easily purchased online pose a serious danger to vision, according to a new report.
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Media literacy promising for anti-smoking education
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Teaching teens to see through pro-tobacco messages in the media may be better at preventing youth smoking than just saying...
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Teva sees U.S. approval of three times weekly Copaxone soon
(Reuters) - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd said on Tuesday it is "completely confident" the new version of its flagship multiple sclerosis drug, C...
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School health program helps kids get active
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Investing in a broad school health program could lead to in-school and at-home benefits for students, a new Canadian study...
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Program may help diabetics head off low blood sugar
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A six-week behavior-modification program helped people with diabetes overcome anxieties and prevent plunging blood sugar i...
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Many younger U.S. adults skipping flu shots: report
(Reuters) - Just over a third of U.S. adults ages 18 to 65 got the flu shot during the 2012-2013 flu season, according to an analysis released on Tues...
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South Carolina lawmakers take aim at healthcare law
CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - South Carolina lawmakers say they have found a way to stop implementation of the U.S. Affordable Care Act in th...
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French birth rate falls below two children per woman
PARIS (Reuters) - France's birth rate fell under the symbolically important bar of two children per woman and the country saw its lowest population gr...
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Prosthetic Hand Is Low-Tech But Ingeniously Effective
The Versaball Gripper could mean affordable prostheses for amputees.
FDA warns users about acetaminophen
The FDA is warning against prescription combination drugs with more than 325 mg of acetaminophen, citing the risk of liver damage.
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