» G.E. Ends Bid to Create a Supply of Technetium 99m
09/02/12 21:10 from NYT > Health
Continued obstacles plague the effort to provide a reliable supply of technetium 99m, a radioisotope crucial to identifying heart and kidney disease and assisting in breast cancer surgery.
» Well Blog: Caesarean Sections Pose Lung Risks for Small Premature Infants
09/02/12 20:22 from NYT > Health
Very small babies delivered prematurely by Caesarean section because they were not growing properly in the womb developed more respiratory problems than those who had induced vaginal deliveries.
» Study Explores Electrical Stimulation to Aid Memory
09/02/12 20:22 from NYT > Health
A small study shows promise that could lead to clues to encoding memory and treating neurological diseases.
» The New Old Age: Tables Reserved for the Healthiest
09/02/12 20:04 from NYT > Health
Controversy erupts after a retirement community in Virginia excludes residents in assisted living and nursing care from its main dining room.
» Heart Disease Risk May Be Tied to Y Chromosome
09/02/12 19:50 from NYT > Health
Men’s higher risk for heart disease may result in part from genetic variants on the one chromosome unique to men, researchers have found.
» Contraception controversy consumes D.C., campaign
09/02/12 19:46 from CNN.com - Health
Congressional Democrats and Republicans escalated their rhetorical war Thursday over a pending federal rule requiring religiously affiliated employers to provide full contraception coverage to women -- one day after hints emerged of a possi..
» A heart healthy relationship with chocolate
09/02/12 19:46 from USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories
A growing body of evidence suggests there are some real benefits to having some dark chocolate and cocoa in your diet.
» Cancer Drug Erases Alzheimer\'s in Mice
09/02/12 19:40 from ABC News: Health
A drug typically used to treat skin cancer quickly reversed Alzheimer’s disease in mice, according to a study published today in the journal Science. Alzheimer’s researchers call the results exciting, but they remain cautious about the drug..
» Premature C-Sections Raise Risk of Infant Breathing Problems
09/02/12 19:37 from ABC News: Health
Some preterm babies may experience more breathing problems if delivered by cesarean section instead of vaginally, according to new research presented Thursday at the 32nd annual Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Meeting. C-sections have b..
» When time is money, misery can follow
09/02/12 19:27 from MSNBC.com: Health
For hourly employees, the calculations come almost instantly. How much did that 20-minute traffic jam cost me? What about the 15-minute wait at the coffee shop? When you’re used to being paid by the hour, it\'s all too easy to equate these ..
» FDA investigates vending machine for morning-after pills
09/02/12 19:22 from MSNBC.com: Health
The Food and Drug Administration is probing whether the vending machine at Shippensburg University complies with a federal requirement that anyone under age 17 have a prescription for Plan B emergency contraception.
» Wallis Simpson: Was She Intersex? Doctor Says Likely Not
09/02/12 19:17 from ABC News: Health
Interesexuality affects 1 in 2,000 children, who are born with male chromosomes but are essentially female.
» Contraception controversy consumes D.C., campaign
09/02/12 19:17 from CNN.com - Health
Congressional Democrats and Republicans escalated their rhetorical war Thursday over a pending federal rule requiring religiously affiliated employers to provide full contraception coverage to women -- one day after hints emerged of a possi..
» Boehner Vows to Fight Contraception Rule
09/02/12 19:09 from NYT > Health
Congressional Republicans stepped into the battle over an Obama administration rule requiring health insurance plans at Catholic universities and charities to offer free birth control.
» Experts blast new mental health \'bible\'
09/02/12 19:07 from MSNBC.com: Health
Millions of healthy people - including shy or defiant children, grieving relatives and people with fetishes - may be wrongly labeled mentally ill by a new international diagnostic manual, specialists complained on Thursday.
» Dementia plaque \'rapidly cleared\'
09/02/12 19:01 from BBC News | Health | World Edition
Destructive plaques found in the brains of Alzheimer\'s patients have been rapidly cleared by researchers testing a cancer drug on mice.
» Thousands join first lady for \'Let\'s Move\' outing
09/02/12 18:50 from USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories
Michelle Obama busted out a few new moves Thursday to mark the second anniversary of her campaign against childhood obesity with a few new f ...
» Wallis Simpson Intersex? Doctor Refutes Bio
09/02/12 18:50 from ABC News: Health
Interesexuality affects 1 in 2,000 children, who are born with male chromosomes but are essentially female.
» Vital Signs: When Watched and Cheered On, I.C.U. Workers Wash Hands More
09/02/12 18:50 from NYT > Health
After the installation of cameras and boards announcing compliance rates, hand washing at an I.C.U. soared, a study shows.
» Vital Signs: Fructose Consumption Increases Visceral Fat, Study Reports
09/02/12 18:50 from NYT > Health
Fructose consumption may increase cardiovascular risk factors because it increases visceral fat, the kind that accumulates around internal organs.
» Global Update: Did Malaria Kill 655,000 People in 2011 or Twice That?
09/02/12 18:50 from NYT > Health
The numbers are being quietly fought over in e-mails among malaria specialists at the World Health Organization and the University of Washington.
» More than half of America\'s pets are obese, survey shows
09/02/12 18:48 from CBS News - Health
Survey by Association for Pet Obesity Prevention found 53 percent of dogs and 55 percent of cats are overweight or obese: Why?
» Vital Signs: Low-Protein Diets May Be Costly to Lean Body Mass
09/02/12 18:40 from NYT > Health
On a low-protein diet, the body is forced to get its protein from lean body mass, a study shows.
» Essay: Breast Cancer Screening Matters, but Prevention Is the Real Goal
09/02/12 18:40 from NYT > Health
Perhaps too much emphasis is placed on looking for existing breast cancer when the search should focus on prevention and the possibility of finding a vaccine.
» Fallout From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Retraction Is Far and Wide
09/02/12 18:40 from NYT > Health
As the published evidence for the source of chronic fatigue syndrome fell apart, a legal melodrama erupted, dismaying and demoralizing patients and many members of the scientific community.
» Health roundup: Komen apology, doctors\' lies
09/02/12 18:17 from USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories
Nancy Brinker says she made mistakes, doctors lie and stretch truth, models get eating disorder warnings.
» Cheap facial cleansers don\'t have to irritate your skin
09/02/12 18:10 from MSNBC.com: Health
You can save a lot on beauty products if you know how to decipher the ingredient list but for most people that\'s about as easy as reading ancient Greek.
» Norovirus suspected in N.J. college illnesses
09/02/12 18:02 from USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories
Officials suspect norovirus is to blame for sickening dozens of students at two New Jersey colleges.
» For young adults, bad economy means life-altering changes
09/02/12 17:56 from USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories
A new survey finds that the poor economy is leaving a mark on young adults that is changing their futures in addition to their careers.
» Watch: Super Bowl Fans Exposed to Measles?
09/02/12 17:45 from ABC News: Health
A patient with measles visited Super Bowl Village in Indianapolis.
» Till death (or illness or dementia) us do part?
09/02/12 17:38 from USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories
When the person you married goes through a dramatic change, what\'s a spouse to do? As Valentine\'s Day approaches, clergy, ethicists and brain ...
» Exemestane, Thought to Prevent Cancer, Also Causes Bone Loss
09/02/12 17:30 from NYT > Health
A drug that scientists had hoped would help prevent breast cancer has a significant side effect.
» Bill would require standards on arsenic, lead in fruit juice
09/02/12 17:03 from USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories
Reports: Fruit juices, such as apple, grape, contain arsenic and lead at levels that exceed the federal bottled and public water standards.
» Assisted Suicide Law in Georgia Is Overturned
09/02/12 16:54 from NYT > Health
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that a law outlawing the promotion of assisted suicide was unconstitutional, a decision likely to shape the national debate over the practice.
» Military food getting nutrition upgrade
09/02/12 16:47 from CBS News - Health
Bases to serve more fruits, vegetables, low-fat dishes thanks to \"Let\'s Move\" campaign; 1 in 20 service members overweight in 2005
» Norovirus outbreak strikes Rider University in N.J., 40 hospitalized
09/02/12 16:30 from CBS News - Health
Authorities suspect outbreak originated at nearby Princeton University
» Beef prices expected to climb for next two years
09/02/12 16:23 from USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories
Beef prices at the supermarket likely will rise for the next two years because of the smallest cattle herd in 60 years.
» Untangling the benefits, and hype, surrounding yoga
09/02/12 16:10 from USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories
It\'s not a total fitness or weight-loss plan, and it can hurt you. But it also can do some very good things for your body and mind.
» Obesity ads \'risk child stigma\'
09/02/12 15:52 from BBC News | Health | World Edition
A US advertising campaign showing stark images of overweight teenagers is criticised by a senior US public health official.
» Electric shocks to brain may boost memory: Study
09/02/12 15:30 from CBS News - Health
Deep-brain stimulation via tiny electric shocks found to help memory during learning process
» Video: When should seniors stop driving?
09/02/12 15:26 from CBS News - Health
Every day in the US, more than 500 drivers over the age of 65 are injured in accidents and about 15 of them are killed. AARP family issues expert Amy Goyer and \"CBS This Morning\" contributor Lee Woodruff talk to Gayle King and Erica Hill ab..
» Well: Tai Chi Benefits Patients With Parkinson\'s
09/02/12 15:03 from NYT > Health
Tai chi may help retrain the brain to improve balance and movement control in people with Parkinson\'s disease.
» Measles patient attended Super Bowl village, health officials warn
09/02/12 15:00 from CBS News - Health
Person attended Super Bowl village on Friday when 200,000 others were in attendance, said Indiana state health officials
» Treating Dogs\' Cancers Helps Humans?
09/02/12 14:59 from ABC News: Health
Some of the most promising insights into cancer are coming from pet dogs thanks to emerging studies exploring remarkable biological similarities between man and his best friend.
» Eczema tied to higher impotence risk
09/02/12 14:53 from MSNBC.com: Health
» Twins with autism: No one answer in search for cause
09/02/12 14:39 from MSNBC.com: Health
Drew and Skyler Russert are 16-year-old identical twin brothers who share the same blue eyes, straight hair and love for football. They also share an autism diagnosis. Recent research on twins with autism increasingly links environmental t..
» Hold the mystery meat: Military food gets upgrade
09/02/12 14:35 from USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories
The healthier food will be part of the first program in 20 years to improve nutrition standards across the armed services.
» Video: Babies today may live to 150, says author
09/02/12 14:21 from CBS News - Health
Can babies born today really live to be 150 years old? Author Sonia Arrison believes so. Arrison speaks to Jeff Glor about her new book, \"100 Plus,\" that explores the science behind increasing lifespan.
» Barbara Kafka: Alway ahead of the culinary curve
09/02/12 14:21 from USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories
Kafka\'s seventh book, \"The Intolerant Gourmet,\" makes her a pioneer again, propelling her into the gluten- and lactose-free territory.
» Beef prices expected to climb for next 2 years
09/02/12 14:14 from USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories
Beef prices at the supermarket likely will rise for the next two years because of the smallest cattle herd in 60 years.