Sunday, August 26, 2012

E-Cigarettes Not Tied to Risk of Heart Disease in Study - Businessweek

E-Cigarettes Not Tied to Risk of Heart Disease in Study - Businessweek

Some prized pigs can make you ill

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Cuba's free health care faces cuts - SFGate

Cuba's free health care faces cuts - SFGate

University of Toledo Medical Center: Nurse accidentally throws away kidney a man had donated for his sick sister | Mail Online

University of Toledo Medical Center: Nurse accidentally throws away kidney a man had donated for his sick sister | Mail Online

BBC News - Gallstone risk 'higher among obese teenagers'

BBC News - Gallstone risk 'higher among obese teenagers'

AIDS-Like Disease In Asians: Not Contagious, But Damages Immune System

AIDS-Like Disease In Asians: Not Contagious, But Damages Immune System

Prostate cancer: Six things men should know about tomatoes, fish oil, vitamin supplements, testosterone, PSA tests

Prostate cancer: Six things men should know about tomatoes, fish oil, vitamin supplements, testosterone, PSA tests

Researchers identify rare adult immune disease in Asia - CNN.com

Researchers identify rare adult immune disease in Asia - CNN.com

Residents urged to stay indoors during spraying

www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Residents-urged-to-stay-indoors-during-spraying-3808130.php

Court upholds block on graphic cigarette warnings | Shreveporttimes | shreveporttimes.com

Court upholds block on graphic cigarette warnings | Shreveporttimes | shreveporttimes.com

Thursday, August 23, 2012

West Nile virus found in more Maine mosquitoes – USATODAY.com

West Nile virus found in more Maine mosquitoes – USATODAY.com

Coffee good for you, but it's OK to hold back - CNN.com

Coffee good for you, but it's OK to hold back - CNN.com

Study Says Doctors More Burned Out Than Others, But It’s Not Really a Malady - The Daily Beast

Study Says Doctors More Burned Out Than Others, But It’s Not Really a Malady - The Daily Beast

Contaminated tattoo ink caused at least 22 skin and soft tissue infections - Chicago Tribune

Contaminated tattoo ink caused at least 22 skin and soft tissue infections - Chicago Tribune

High lead levels prompt recall of black licorice | Fox News

High lead levels prompt recall of black licorice | Fox News

Older fathers more likely to pass on autism-linked genetic mutations to offspring, study shows - HealthPop - CBS News

Older fathers more likely to pass on autism-linked genetic mutations to offspring, study shows - HealthPop - CBS News

FDA says SW Ind. cantaloupes shouldn't be consumed - Businessweek

FDA says SW Ind. cantaloupes shouldn't be consumed - Businessweek

Weight Loss Surgery Prevents Diabetes

Weight Loss Surgery Prevents Diabetes

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Federal judges: Texas can cut Planned Parenthood funding - latimes.com

Federal judges: Texas can cut Planned Parenthood funding - latimes.com

King James medical mystery unraveled – USATODAY.com

King James medical mystery unraveled – USATODAY.com

Large amounts of red wine compound resveratrol may help with balance in elderly people - HealthPop - CBS News

Large amounts of red wine compound resveratrol may help with balance in elderly people - HealthPop - CBS News

Infants given antibiotics could become overweight kids - Technology & Science - CBC News

Infants given antibiotics could become overweight kids - Technology & Science - CBC News

Genetic sleuthing solves solve superbug outbreak that kills 6; lesson in hospital germ battles - The Washington Post

Genetic sleuthing solves solve superbug outbreak that kills 6; lesson in hospital germ battles - The Washington Post

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Yosemite tourist dies after contracting hantavirus | Yahoo! Health

Yosemite tourist dies after contracting hantavirus | Yahoo! Health

Body Heat Infographic: What Happens When It's Hot Outside

Body Heat Infographic: What Happens When It's Hot Outside

Food For Healthy Bones: Olive Oil And 8 Other Picks

Food For Healthy Bones: Olive Oil And 8 Other Picks

Walnuts Could Improve Sperm Quality, And 5 Other Health Benefits Of The Nut

Walnuts Could Improve Sperm Quality, And 5 Other Health Benefits Of The Nut

State Health Officials Warn of Salmonella In Cantaloupe | Indiana's NewsCenter: News, Sports, Weather, Fort Wayne WPTA-TV, WISE-TV, CW, and MyFOX | Local

State Health Officials Warn of Salmonella In Cantaloupe | Indiana's NewsCenter: News, Sports, Weather, Fort Wayne WPTA-TV, WISE-TV, CW, and MyFOX | Local

Chocolate Benefits: Research Suggests Sweet Can Help Blood Pressure, Cognition

Chocolate Benefits: Research Suggests Sweet Can Help Blood Pressure, Cognition

New ad campaign portrays caregivers' call for help

New ad campaign portrays caregivers' call for help

ADHD May Raise Girls' Risk for Suicide as Young Adults

ADHD May Raise Girls' Risk for Suicide as Young Adults

Egg Yolks Almost as Bad for Arteries as Smoking: Study

Egg Yolks Almost as Bad for Arteries as Smoking: Study

Green coffee bean diet may work

Green coffee bean diet may work

Global Tobacco Use Remains High, Survey Finds

Global Tobacco Use Remains High, Survey Finds

Older Americans Living Longer, But Becoming More Obese

Older Americans Living Longer, But Becoming More Obese

Breast-Milk Compound May Shield Babies From HIV

Breast-Milk Compound May Shield Babies From HIV

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Human antibodies that protect against large variety of flu viruses described

Human antibodies that protect against large variety of flu viruses described

'Hoarding: Buried Alive': Cancer-Stricken Man Sees Children For First Time In Over 20 Years (VIDEO)

Health: What Drowning Can Look Like & How To Prevent It « CBS Philly

Health: What Drowning Can Look Like & How To Prevent It « CBS Philly

Fight the Power: Standing Up to Bullies Benefits Us All - - Health.com

Fight the Power: Standing Up to Bullies Benefits Us All - - Health.com

Heart Health: How To Improve Your Heart Without Vigorous Exercise

Heart Health: How To Improve Your Heart Without Vigorous Exercise

Woman Regrows Phantom Fingers

Woman Regrows Phantom Fingers: A woman born with three fingers grew five in phantom form after an amputation.

Heart Attack or Not? New Test Might Tell - ABC News

Heart Attack or Not? New Test Might Tell - ABC News

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Swine flu cases elsewhere spur calls for caution at Washington area fairs - The Washington Post

Swine flu cases elsewhere spur calls for caution at Washington area fairs - The Washington Post

New 'spray-on skin' heals ulcers faster: Study - Yahoo! News India

New 'spray-on skin' heals ulcers faster: Study - Yahoo! News India

Some Improvement in Heart Risk Factors for Americans: CDC - Yahoo! News

Some Improvement in Heart Risk Factors for Americans: CDC - Yahoo! News

Pipes and Cigars Gain as Smokers Still Light Up - ABC News

Pipes and Cigars Gain as Smokers Still Light Up - ABC News

How Safe Are NY Hospitals? Health Commissioner Challenges Consumer Reports - WNYC

How Safe Are NY Hospitals? Health Commissioner Challenges Consumer Reports - WNYC

Obama Campaign Attacks Mitt Romney Over Women's Health Issues In New Ad

Obama Campaign Attacks Mitt Romney Over Women's Health Issues In New Ad

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Having seen the evidence, I don't touch fizzy drinks any more. Frankly they're evil | Mail Online

Having seen the evidence, I don't touch fizzy drinks any more. Frankly they're evil | Mail Online

Congress won’t rescue Postal Service as it defaults on health care benefits | The Ticket - Yahoo! News

Congress won’t rescue Postal Service as it defaults on health care benefits | The Ticket - Yahoo! News

Protect Your Health with Covered Shots « The Medicare Blog

Protect Your Health with Covered Shots « The Medicare Blog

Group Health Teams With Hospital System In Pacific Northwest - Kaiser Health News

Group Health Teams With Hospital System In Pacific Northwest - Kaiser Health News

FDA approves Proteus Digital Health's e-pills for dose monitoring -- Engadget

FDA approves Proteus Digital Health's e-pills for dose monitoring -- Engadget

CDC: West Nile season off to an early start - US News and World Report

CDC: West Nile season off to an early start - US News and World Report

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Poor Mental Health Linked To Premature Death

Poor Mental Health Linked To Premature Death

Trichotillomania: What Is The Disorder That Makes Olivia Munn Rip Out Her Eyelashes?

Trichotillomania: What Is The Disorder That Makes Olivia Munn Rip Out Her Eyelashes?

Multitasking Impairs Performance -- But Some Is Worse Than Others

Multitasking Impairs Performance -- But Some Is Worse Than Others

Curcumin And 8 Other Foods And Factors That May Lower Diabetes Risk

Curcumin And 8 Other Foods And Factors That May Lower Diabetes Risk

Giant Leap: Miami Project To Cure Paralysis Gets FDA Nod To Begin Human Trial

Giant Leap: Miami Project To Cure Paralysis Gets FDA Nod To Begin Human Trial

Sen. Harry Reid: Republicans Renew War on Women

Sen. Harry Reid: Republicans Renew War on Women

Watch that waistline! The fatter men get the more trouble they have in the sack | Mail Online

Watch that waistline! The fatter men get the more trouble they have in the sack | Mail Online

Mayor Bloomberg pushing NYC hospitals to hide baby formula so more new mothers will breast-feed - NYPOST.com

Mayor Bloomberg pushing NYC hospitals to hide baby formula so more new mothers will breast-feed - NYPOST.com

Beat Allergies Drop by Drop - WSJ.com

Beat Allergies Drop by Drop - WSJ.com

The Biggest Blood Supply Risk: Tainted Platelets - WSJ.com

The Biggest Blood Supply Risk: Tainted Platelets - WSJ.com

Sunday, July 29, 2012

McKesson to pay $151M to settle drug-pricing suit | Nation/world Business | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

McKesson to pay $151M to settle drug-pricing suit | Nation/world Business | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Simmering Soup Recalls Salsa and Balela Because of Gills Onions | Food Poisoning Bulletin

Simmering Soup Recalls Salsa and Balela Because of Gills Onions | Food Poisoning Bulletin

Yoga helps improve balance in stroke survivors - Times Of India

Yoga helps improve balance in stroke survivors - Times Of India

Burch Farms Cantaloupe Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination

Burch Farms Cantaloupe Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination

Hepatitis C 'Serial Infector' Could Have Spread Disease to Thousands - ABC News

Hepatitis C 'Serial Infector' Could Have Spread Disease to Thousands - ABC News

BBC News - Shift work link to 'increased risk of heart problems'

BBC News - Shift work link to 'increased risk of heart problems'

Global AIDS Conference Wraps Up

Global AIDS Conference Wraps Up

13 die out of a deadly disease in Uganda

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Choosing Sunscreen? How to Decode the Labels - US News and World Report

Choosing Sunscreen? How to Decode the Labels - US News and World Report

Got Milk? You Don't Need It - NYTimes.com

Got Milk? You Don't Need It - NYTimes.com

'Abuse-Resistant' Oxycontin May Be Driving Addicts to Heroin - US News and World Report

'Abuse-Resistant' Oxycontin May Be Driving Addicts to Heroin - US News and World Report

Blood Shortage Has Health Experts Reassessing Ban on Gay Men

Blood Shortage Has Health Experts Reassessing Ban on Gay Men

Medical News: Disabled Kids Face More Abuse, Violence - in Pediatrics, Domestic Violence from MedPage Today

Medical News: Disabled Kids Face More Abuse, Violence - in Pediatrics, Domestic Violence from MedPage Today

First EEE-infected mosquitoes of year detected in Massachusetts - Daily Dose: A Boston Globe blog with health news, advice, and information.

First EEE-infected mosquitoes of year detected in Massachusetts - Daily Dose: A Boston Globe blog with health news, advice, and information.

Daily Disruption – Breast Cancer: 1 in 5 Women Who Opt for Conserving Surgery Have a Reoperation

Daily Disruption – Breast Cancer: 1 in 5 Women Who Opt for Conserving Surgery Have a Reoperation

Colorado cantaloupes return to stores; growers push safety – USATODAY.com

Colorado cantaloupes return to stores; growers push safety – USATODAY.com

BBC News - Breast cancer surgery women 'risk more operations'

BBC News - Breast cancer surgery women 'risk more operations'

Propecia, Baldness Drug, Linked With Sexual Problems Even After Men Stop Taking It

Propecia, Baldness Drug, Linked With Sexual Problems Even After Men Stop Taking It

Chicken Superbugs May Be Responsible For Drug-Resistant Bladder Infections In 8 Million Women

Chicken Superbugs May Be Responsible For Drug-Resistant Bladder Infections In 8 Million Women

National French Fry Day: Is There Such A Thing As A Healthy French Fry?

National French Fry Day: Is There Such A Thing As A Healthy French Fry?

Meditation, Exercise Could Protect You From The Flu

Meditation, Exercise Could Protect You From The Flu

Belviq: 5 Things You Need to Know About the New Weight-Loss Drug | Healthland | TIME.com

Belviq: 5 Things You Need to Know About the New Weight-Loss Drug | Healthland | TIME.com

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Painkiller abuse in the USA: Opana overtakes OxyContin – USATODAY.com

Painkiller abuse in the USA: Opana overtakes OxyContin – USATODAY.com

Fake Sweeteners Might Help Keep Weight Off - ABC News

Fake Sweeteners Might Help Keep Weight Off - ABC News

Thomas Lubanga sentenced to 14 years in prison for Congo war crimes, use of child soldiers - CBS News

Thomas Lubanga sentenced to 14 years in prison for Congo war crimes, use of child soldiers - CBS News

UPDATE 1-SpongeBob blackout looms for DirecTV subscribers | Reuters

UPDATE 1-SpongeBob blackout looms for DirecTV subscribers | Reuters

Medical News: HPV Cotesting Safe for HIV+ Women - in HIV/AIDS, HIV/AIDS from MedPage Today

Medical News: HPV Cotesting Safe for HIV+ Women - in HIV/AIDS, HIV/AIDS from MedPage Today

Study supports urinary tract infection protection from cranberries | Fox News

Study supports urinary tract infection protection from cranberries | Fox News

Sunday, July 8, 2012

London Olympics 2012: McDonald's And Coca-Cola Ban Called For By London Assembly

London Olympics 2012: McDonald's And Coca-Cola Ban Called For By London Assembly

Fast Food Workers Of Reddit Tell You What Not To Eat

Fast Food Workers Of Reddit Tell You What Not To Eat

Hair Growth Vitamins, the Key to Healthier Hair

Hair Growth Vitamins, the Key to Healthier Hair

7 Top Health Risks for Men Over 40 | Yahoo! Health

7 Top Health Risks for Men Over 40 | Yahoo! Health: During midlife and beyond, men's leading causes of death include familiar standbys: heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, stroke, diabetes, respiratory disease, suicide, and Alzheimer's disease.

Besides the stock “eat right and exercise” advice, these tactics may help you shed some pounds: 5 Weight-Loss Tricks That Don’t Involve Dieting or (Much) Exercise - US News & World Report

Besides the stock “eat right and exercise” advice, these tactics may help you shed some pounds: 5 Weight-Loss Tricks That Don’t Involve Dieting or (Much) Exercise - US News & World Report

Cancer Fighting Foods: Empower Your Diet With Antioxidants - US News and World Report

Empower Your Diet With Antioxidants - US News and World Report

Saturday, July 7, 2012

Diabetes Drug May Someday Repair Alzheimer's Damage - Yahoo! News

Diabetes Drug May Someday Repair Alzheimer's Damage - Yahoo! News

How to Get Flat Abs Fast | Summer Shape-Up - Yahoo! Shine

How to Get Flat Abs Fast | Summer Shape-Up - Yahoo! Shine

20 Ways to Stop Allergies - weather.com

20 Ways to Stop Allergies - weather.com

Texas ranked worst in the nation for health care by gov’t agency  - NY Daily News

Texas ranked worst in the nation for health care by gov’t agency  - NY Daily News

Delta adds more restrictions on pet travel | Travel | The Seattle Times

Delta adds more restrictions on pet travel | Travel | The Seattle Times

Clarifying confusion about prostate cancer screenings | UTSanDiego.com

Clarifying confusion about prostate cancer screenings | UTSanDiego.com

Anti-doping agency vs. performance-enhancing drugs | UTSanDiego.com

Anti-doping agency vs. performance-enhancing drugs | UTSanDiego.com

Hopkins researcher Sivaprakash Ramalingam working on cure for sickle cell anemia - baltimoresun.com

Hopkins researcher Sivaprakash Ramalingam working on cure for sickle cell anemia - baltimoresun.com

Hepatitis C hitting baby boomer population - baltimoresun.com

Hepatitis C hitting baby boomer population - baltimoresun.com

Pets allowed in some hospitals for visits - baltimoresun.com

Pets allowed in some hospitals for visits - baltimoresun.com

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Study: Drug may reduce subconscious racism - UPI.com

Study: Drug may reduce subconscious racism - UPI.com

Some Pedigree dog food recalled - UPI.com

Some Pedigree dog food recalled - UPI.com

Diet of fresh food fights BPA, chemicals - UPI.com

Diet of fresh food fights BPA, chemicals - UPI.com

Living alone ups death risk from 45 to 80 - UPI.com

Living alone ups death risk from 45 to 80 - UPI.com

Should people be allowed to sell their organs? - CNN.com

Should people be allowed to sell their organs? - CNN.com

Weird science: Kitty litter increases risk of suicide? – - CNN.com Blogs

Weird science: Kitty litter increases risk of suicide? – - CNN.com Blogs

Red, White And Blue Superfoods!

Red, White And Blue Superfoods!: Between the barbecues, the beers and the bon-bons being chucked at you from floats in your town's parade, the Fourth of July can be a bit of a wasteland when it comes to healthy eats.

How to Conquer Food Cravings - US News and World Report

How to Conquer Food Cravings - US News and World Report

1 in 5 Americans Will Get Skin Cancer. Will It Be You? - US News and World Report

1 in 5 Americans Will Get Skin Cancer. Will It Be You? - US News and World Report

Try These At-Home Sunburn Treatments - US News and World Report

Try These At-Home Sunburn Treatments - US News and World Report

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Aging Eyes Are Seeing Better

Aging Eyes Are Seeing Better

First at-home HIV test approved by FDA - Daily Dose: A Boston Globe blog with health news, advice, and information.

First at-home HIV test approved by FDA - Daily Dose: A Boston Globe blog with health news, advice, and information.

Methadone painkiller overdoses kill about 5,000 patients a year, CDC warns - Daily Dose: A Boston Globe blog with health news, advice, and information.

Methadone painkiller overdoses kill about 5,000 patients a year, CDC warns - Daily Dose: A Boston Globe blog with health news, advice, and information.

Rate of pregnant smokers on the rise | Cincinnati.com | cincinnati.com

Rate of pregnant smokers on the rise | Cincinnati.com | cincinnati.com

USA is fattest of 33 countries | Cincinnati.com | cincinnati.com

USA is fattest of 33 countries | Cincinnati.com | cincinnati.com

Georgia woman with flesh-eating disease leaves hospital | Cincinnati.com | cincinnati.com

Georgia woman with flesh-eating disease leaves hospital | Cincinnati.com | cincinnati.com

Food safety tips after storms knock out power | Cincinnati.com | cincinnati.com

Food safety tips after storms knock out power | Cincinnati.com | cincinnati.com

Herbal Remedies, Herbal Cures, Natural Remedies, Herbal Supplements, Herbal Remedy

Herbal Remedies, Herbal Cures, Natural Remedies, Herbal Supplements, Herbal Remedy

Natural Supplements, Natural Health, Natural Foods, Natural Remedies, Natural Medicine

Natural Supplements, Natural Health, Natural Foods, Natural Remedies, Natural Medicine

Food Cures, Healing Foods, Natural foods, Natural Cures, Foods and Cholesterol, Curing Food

Food Cures, Healing Foods, Natural foods, Natural Cures, Foods and Cholesterol, Curing Food

These Vitamin Deficiencies Could Cause Depression

These Vitamin Deficiencies Could Cause Depression