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September 2008 - Posts
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The government approved a new genetic test for the flu virus Tuesday that will allow labs across the country to identify flu strains within four hours Read More...
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Could voting for president be hazardous to your health? An analysis of Election Day traffic deaths suggests yes, but the authors say that's no reason not Read More...
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If John McCain is elected and goes on to win a second term, there's as much as a one-in-four chance America could see its first woman president — Sarah Read More...
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A new model for improving the health of immigrants in the United States using media created by immigrants was announced today by New Routes to Community Health, a program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Benton Foundation. Read More...
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Chinese President Hu Jintao lectured a dairy executive on food safety on Tuesday in a show of government resolve in the tainted milk scandal, even as another Read More...
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MADISON, Wis.----A new model for improving the health of immigrants in the United States using media created by immigrants was announced today by New Routes to Community Health, a program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Benton Foundation Read More...
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Two hugely popular supplements used to fight arthritis and joint pain, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, do not seem to work any better than placebo Read More...
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Women who were bigger and longer babies may be more likely to develop *** cancer, researchers reported on Tuesday. Read More...
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Do you always have to max out with weights? And will a week off from the gym wipe out your fitness gains? Smart Fitness answers your workout queries. Read More...
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After years of wrangling, regulations set to take effect Sept. 30 will require food retailers to disclose what country many types of meat, produce and Read More...
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Eight diverse immigrant-led collaborations across the United States each are receiving $225,000 over three years to create locally-focused media and outreach campaigns that speak directly to immigrants' health concerns at the community level. Read More...
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Scientists may have found the glue that keeps fearful memories stuck in the brain, a discovery that could be useful in new treatments for Alzheimer's disease Read More...
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Advocates call it flexitarianism, but critics say being a little bit vegetarian is like being a little bit pregnant. Read More...
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Heart patients should be regularly screened for signs of depression, the American Heart Association recommended Monday. Read More...
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No more wondering where your hamburger came from, or where your lettuce and tomatoes were grown: Starting this week, shoppers will see lots more foods Read More...
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Two widely used prediction models for identifying a woman's risk for *** and ovarian cancer might be less reliable for Asian-American women compared with white women, according to a study published in the October issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Read More...
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Scientists in Japan have identified a gene variant that may be linked to narcolepsy -- a condition marked by excessive daytime sleepiness, impaired vision Read More...
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September 29, 2008 Sep. 29--If you ask Siong Ho what he thinks about putting a casino at the Gallery mall next to Chinatown, he will tell you a story. Read More...
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When Patti Kiernan found out she had osteoporosis, she decided it was time to find a more focused workout. Read More...
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While many women spend countless hours lasering, waxing and tweezing away unwanted hair, others contend with the pain, frustration and isolation brought Read More...
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It can be excruciatingly painful to grow up as a hairy female in a culture where the only acceptable hair is glossy and luxurious and limited to the top Read More...
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British chocolate maker Cadbury said Monday tests have "cast doubt" on the safety of its Chinese-made products and ordered a recall, the latest company Read More...
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Two widely used prediction models for identifying a woman's risk for *** and ovarian cancer appear to be less reliable for Asian-American women compared with white women, according to a study in the October issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Reuters Read More...
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Advocates for victims of China's widening tainted milk scandal say lawyers representing the families have been pressured by local government officials Read More...
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All sorts of supplements, special eating plans and complexion drinks promise glowing skin from the inside out. But not everything that is being dished Read More...
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A patient treated for agonizing abdominal pain received this surprising news in the hospital’s paperwork: “Based on your visit today, we know you are pregnant. Read More...
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U.S. regulators warned the public on Friday not to consume seven Mr. Brown instant coffee and milk tea products that were made in China because of concerns Read More...
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A lawyer for a Kentucky doctor being sued over the amputation of a patient's penis said Friday the procedure was "medically necessary" and authorized by Read More...
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Two widely used prediction models for identifying a woman's risk for *** and ovarian cancer appear to be less reliable for Asian-American women compared with white women, according to a study in the October issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Reuters Read More...
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The author of a new book about why men cheat on their wives talks about how it's appreciation rather than sex that most men are seeking. Read More...
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The Hong Kong government says it has found traces of melamine in baby cereals and crackers made in China in an expanding scandal over Chinese milk and Read More...
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The symptoms include rashes, weird hairs and fibers and itches. The syndrome is called Morgellons, and the CDC is investigating whether it's a real condition Read More...
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It's not just people who dog you. Pets can cheat on their owners too, leaving them for people they like better. And some pets carry on affairs right under Read More...
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Federal officials have halted enrollment in the government's largest-ever alternative medicine study to investigate whether participants were fully informed Read More...
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Mooove over, Holsteins. PETA wants world-famous Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream to tap nursing moms, rather than cows, for the milk used in its ice Read More...
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A federal report says the Food and Drug Administration's efforts to combat food-borne illness are hampered by factors including not enough staff. Read More...
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The European Union banned imports of baby food containing Chinese milk Thursday as a toxic chemical illegally added to dairy supplies turned up in candy Read More...
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Tubes, capsules and pellets of used radioactive material are piling up in the basements and locked closets of hospitals and research installations around Read More...
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The number of Chinese women who rely on *** milk alone to feed their newborns has dropped as working mothers have less time to nurse and fall prey to infant Read More...
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A Kentucky man who claims his penis was removed without his consent during what was supposed to be a circumcision has sued the doctor who performed the Read More...
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Nine children were left at a hospital by their father under Nebraska's new safe-haven law, a move officials say illustrates the problems many feared when Read More...
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New research suggests sled dogs are superior to most other mammals, including humans, in at least three key areas. Read More...
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China's milk crisis apparently has spread to animals, with a lion cub, two baby orangutans and two adult gorillas developing kidney stones at zoos in China Read More...
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Feeding babies as little as one portion of fish before they are nine months old may cut their risk of developing eczema, Swedish researchers said on Thursday Read More...
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Swimming in outdoor chlorinated pools appears to increase the odds a child will develop asthma, Belgian researchers said on Thursday. Read More...
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Seniors who switch between low-cost generic drugs and the original products based on who’s footing the bill are likely driving up the cost of the government’s Read More...
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Is it a benign distraction or a sign of a marriage in peril when a soldier's wife flirts with someone else while he's deployed? And what are the rules Read More...
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Surgical fires are much more common than once thought, leaving 20 to 30 people disfigured each year and prompting new industry emphasis on prevention and Read More...
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By Rick Nauert, Ph.D. Compared with the overall population, few Asian-Americans seek treatment for mental health illnesses, according to a preliminary study. Read More...
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New Jersey health officials say two men have died after contracting Legionnaires' disease in a hospital. Read More...
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On Wednesday, in an effort to help voters understand the differences, the New England Journal of Medicine is offering a critique of the health plans of Read More...
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In response to an msnbc.com story , a few brave readers shared the bad behavior they're guilty of when communicating anonymously — on the Internet, on Read More...
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Stroke sufferers can still benefit from clot-busting medicine even if they receive it an hour or so beyond the current three-hour window after symptoms Read More...
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While China grapples with its latest tainted food crisis, the political elite are served the choicest, safest delicacies. They get hormone-free beef from Read More...
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While dieters often banish tempting foods from their kitchens, a new study suggests that keeping some sweet treats around might be a good way to build Read More...
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Common antidepressant drugs may reduce some men's fertility by damaging the DNA in their sperm, according to scientists. Read More...
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Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. Read More...
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Far too few Americans get their flu shots each winter, the government is warning as it calls for a record number to line up for inoculations this year Read More...
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Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman said swimming in Australian Outback waterfalls may promote fertility and might have contributed to her unexpected pregnancy Read More...
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A regulatory group told hospitals Wednesday to adopt strict measures to prevent errors involving blood thinners including heparin — mistakes that have Read More...
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Between out-of-control customers, vituperative online posters and road-raging drivers, it’s hard to find an individual who hasn’t succumbed to the siren Read More...
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Compared with the overall population, few Asian-Americans seek treatment for mental health illnesses, according to a preliminary study. The study was conducted by the University of California-Davis’ Asian American Center on Disparities Research, which Read More...
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In an industry first, Eli Lilly and Co. says it will begin disclosing how much money it paid to individual doctors for advice, speeches and other services Read More...
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In the two weeks since China began piecemeal reporting about contamination of the milk supply, a picture has emerged of official indifference, greed and Read More...
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Inhaler drugs used by millions of people with emphysema and bronchitis may slightly raise the risk for heart attacks and even death, a study suggests. Read More...
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A new study finds dramatic regional differences in cardiac-arrest survival rates. Why some places are better than others when it comes to saving lives Read More...
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The government is quadrupling monthly payments to veterans suffering from mild traumatic brain injuries, as the number of war wounds mounts in Iraq and | |
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