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December 2007 - Posts
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Two Egyptian women died of bird flu on Monday, bringing to four the number of fatalities from the virus in the most populous Arab country in less than Read More...
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Health officials are searching for dozens of international passengers who may have flown from India and in the United States with a woman infected with Read More...
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Make 2008 the year you finally shape up. Throughout January, muster your motivation with our daily tips. Read More...
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Disrupting sleep damages the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar levels, potentially raising the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Read More...
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Some intensive-care units in the U.S. are about to get copper fittings as part of a project to test if drug-resistant bacteria survive better on hospitals' Read More...
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Bacteria make their own gangs, clustering quietly in the body until there's a large enough group to begin an attack. This is the next frontier in fighting Read More...
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Bioethicist Art Caplan stands ready to foretell what big stories await in '08. Be warned: He's bearing bad news about stem cell research, HIV vaccines Read More...
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Want to take up tap dancing? Watch less TV? Train for a marathon? Now's your chance. If you still haven't made a New Year's resolution, steal an idea from Read More...
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Years of compulsive behavior threatened to leave me bald, but finally, I got help. And found hope. Read More...
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Experts say commercial surrogacy — or what has been called "wombs for rent" — is growing in India. Read More...
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No one keeps records on how many U.S. citizens travel south for medical procedures, but anecdotal evidence suggests the number is growing. When things Read More...
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Kendra's Law is considered one of the most far-reaching mental health statutes in the country in that it allows hospitals to force the mentally ill into Read More...
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President Bush on Saturday signed legislation that extends a popular children's health insurance program after twice vetoing attempts to expand it. Read More...
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Some Chinese-made dietary supplements marketed to provide male sexual enhancement contain undeclared erectile dysfunction drugs putting users at risk, Read More...
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Yoga induces a feeling of well-being in healthy people, and can reverse the clinical and biochemical changes associated with metabolic syndrome, according Read More...
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Results of a brain autopsy study indicate that most older adults have significant brain disease, regardless of the presence or absence of outward signs Read More...
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People with advanced cancer may suffer substantial emotional distress, but relatively few may be discussing it with their doctors, new research suggests Read More...
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State health officials warned consumers not to drink milk produced by a Massachusetts dairy, saying it was the likely source of a bacterial illness that Read More...
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Regulators have issued a public health alert for about 14,800 pounds of missing ground beef products that may be contaminated with the potentially deadly Read More...
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Two Egyptians have tested positive for the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus, a day after an Egyptian woman died of the disease, Egypt's health ministry said Read More...
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The number of young adults hospitalized with diabetes-related conditions in the United States has risen significantly over the last decade, a study says Read More...
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The World Health Organization confirmed a single case of human-to-human transmission of the bird flu virus in a Pakistani family. Read More...
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These 7 strategies can help you boost your nutrient intake, feel more energized and enjoy a healthier body weight in 2008 and beyond. Read More...
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Baffled scientists first watched a mysterious virus called H5N1 jump from birds to humans a decade ago in Hong Kong, killing six people and forcing the Read More...
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A unit of Bayer AG recalled diabetes test strips used with its Contour TS Blood Glucose Meter because they may result in 5 to 17 percent higher blood glucose Read More...
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Can you get too much cardio? Is there an ideal amount of exercise for losing weight? And are you ever too old to shape up? Smart Fitness answers your workout Read More...
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"Green" cemeteries hosting burials featuring biodegradable coffins have sprouted up in California, Florida, New York, South Carolina and Texas. Read More...
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A nearly decade-old food guide pyramid for older adults has gotten a makeover to make it more user-friendly and to emphasize the special dietary needs Read More...
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Ordinary seasonal flu vaccines may provide a small amount of protection against bird flu, Italian researchers reported on Wednesday. Read More...
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Amid growing concern over drug-resistant superbugs and nonhealing wounds that endanger diabetes patients, nature's original antibiotic — honey — is making Read More...
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Few diseases inspire as much panic as an outbreak of Ebola fever. In Uganda — where 100,000 people die of malaria each year — an epidemic of a new Ebola Read More...
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A gene known to give many Jewish women a high risk of cancer also puts many Hispanic women at high risk, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday. Read More...
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Roundworms may infect close to a quarter of inner city black children, tapeworms are the leading cause of seizures among U.S. Hispanics and other parasitic Read More...
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HIV testing may soon become part of routine prenatal care and be required for some newborns in New Jersey. Read More...
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A startling number of parents may be in denial about their youngsters' weight, according to a new study. Read More...
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An out-of-work David Thomas walked into a Milwaukee food pantry just seeking groceries. Thomas learned he was a stroke waiting to happen and got blood Read More...
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Has the winter weather left your skin feeling all dried out? These tips can help you feel oh-so-soft from head to toe. Read More...
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Personal information about patients in Britain's free health care system has been lost, the Department of Health acknowledged Sunday. Read More...
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Facing a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, one woman helped devise her own treatment plan and beat the odds. Read More...
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A surgeon who took photos of a patient's tattooed genitals and showed them to colleagues at a Phoenix hospital is out of a job. Read More...
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A Michigan company said on Friday it was voluntarily recalling 1,026 cans of green beans because they may be contaminated with bacteria that cause botulism, Read More...
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Is fat the new normal? A study published in the July issue of Economic Inquiry raises that question. With roughly two-thirds of the American population Read More...
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When Sister Kathleen Treanor's soul ascends to heaven, her brain will go to a less ethereal realm: a medical lab in Kentucky. Read More...
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Improper use of patches that emit the painkiller fentanyl is still killing people, the government said Friday — its second warning in two years about the Read More...
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Personal trainer Kathy Kaehler offers 4 simple steps for shaping up. Read More...
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What exactly was wrong with Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit's sickly son in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol?" Medical sleuths examine the evidence. Read More...
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Reading in dim light won’t damage your eyes, you don’t need eight glasses of water a day to stay healthy and other medical myths are revealed by U.S. researchers Read More...
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A 17-year old died just hours after her health insurance company reversed its decision not to pay for a liver transplant that doctors said the girl needed Read More...
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Baby-blessings, or baby-welcoming ceremonies, are gaining popularity among those who may not have ties to a church or formal religion. The ritual can take Read More...
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Most doctors don’t talk about *** reconstruction with women before cancer surgery, depriving them of key information that can sway their decision about Read More...
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Hospital emergency departments across the United States, already struggling with overcrowding and growing patient loads, are increasingly unable to find Read More...
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Whether you want to gain energy, protect your heart, lose weight, or more, you can make the best choices for your objective by scanning a few select pieces Read More...
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Children who have long, frequent or aggressive temper tantrums may be at risk of depression or disruptive disorders, U.S. researchers said on Thursday Read More...
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In the new hit movie “Juno” and now in real life with Jamie Lynn Spears, 16-year-old girls get pregnant and decide to bear the child rather than opt for Read More...
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Some 5,500 pounds of basil grown in Mexico and sold in the United States has been recalled because of fears it may be infected with salmonella, a spokesman Read More...
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A Kansas physician who allegedly operated a "pill mill" was charged Thursday with illegally prescribing drugs in a scheme that prosecutors allege caused Read More...
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With a 6-month-old at the controls, researchers at the University of Delaware are encouraging underage driving. Read More...
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Syphilis is back: The sexually transmitted disease long associated with 19th Century bohemian life is making an alarming resurgence in Europe. Read More...
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Toddlers rescued from orphanages and placed in good foster homes score dramatically higher on IQ tests years later than children who were left behind, Read More...
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Thanks to genetic testing, cancer is not always something you have to live in fear of. As three sisters from the state of Washington want the world to Read More...
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It's OK to let your children believe in Santa Claus, psychologists say. Read More...
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Uninsured cancer patients are nearly twice as likely to die within five years as those with private coverage. Read More...
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Should special sex be reserved for special times, like Christmas? Sexploration answers your most intimate queries. Read More...
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Sex education in school may encourage teenagers to put off having sexual intercourse, the results of a U.S. government study suggests. Read More...
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Depression appears to somewhat heighten the risk of *** cancer, but it has no significant association with lung, colon or prostate cancer, according to Read More...
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Very obese people who need a kidney transplant are far less likely to get one than normal weight people, and when they do, their wait is an average of Read More...
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A highly sensitive microchip may help doctors detect rare traces of cancer circulating in the bloodstream, offering a way to better manage treatment, U.S. Read More...
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Human egg cells can be tweaked to give rise to valued stem cells that match the tissue types of many different groups of people, U.S. and Russian researchers Read More...
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Scientists could be on the verge of a new treatment for autism, if the results of animal research hold up in people. Read More...
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