Daily Health Headlines for Tuesday January. 25, 2011
HEADLINES
Bud in a Bottle: New Marijuana Soda to Launch in Feb http://bit.ly/haHAqI
Scientists ID Gene Behind Cancer's Spread http://bit.ly/hDELiJ
Electronic health records no cure-all http://bit.ly/dW68JO
FDA Mulls Future of Electroshock Therapy http://bit.ly/fFLJe1
Tattletale pharmacy blows whistle on pharma fraud http://bit.ly/hdgmmn
More ZZZs Linked to Healthier Kids http://bit.ly/flQzNc
INTERESTING
'The King's Speech' hits close to home for many http://bit.ly/gUvZnx
Type 2 diabetes can be reversed http://bit.ly/hX1kqx
New antidepressant may not kill sex drive http://bit.ly/fL9SSp
Smoking may raise breast cancer risk http://bit.ly/gUlqyM
Did Chopin have epilepsy? http://bit.ly/h3CKLU
Jack LaLanne: My fitness hero http://bit.ly/esCf9y
Catching up on Z's could curb kids' weight http://bit.ly/gHB13d
Heart Benefits for Women Who Cut Hypertension http://bit.ly/gTnhHL
Are Doctors Showing Enough Empathy? http://bit.ly/excMc5
GOOD ADVICE
How to Sick-Proof Your Winter http://bit.ly/hRpiYZ
Health Tip: Baby Spitting Up? http://bit.ly/dFQB9C
Health Tip: Warts Are a Menace http://bit.ly/dQURuT
Daily Health Headlines for Friday January. 21, 2011
HEADLINES
Study Finds Stroke Spikes Among HIV-Positive People http://bit.ly/evWv5Q
FDA on new Alzheimer's test: No, or at least not yet http://bit.ly/fWqqoh
Surgeon General: Help make breastfeeding easier for moms http://bit.ly/eIQ64w
Nearly Half of Americans Still Suspect Vaccine-Autism Link http://bit.ly/hIFb8b
Real World Impact of Rotavirus Vaccination http://bit.ly/i8XWqz
Genes map study finds clues to pancreatic cancer http://reut.rs/hBbATd
INTERESTING
She ate 162 school lunches -- and blogged it http://bit.ly/goBx8D
Shoveling Snow Injures Thousands Each Year http://bit.ly/fqtHLV
Walmart pledges to make food healthier, more affordable http://bit.ly/dGykSw
Malaria not spread by casual contact http://bit.ly/gtGmYC
One mom's extreme search for healthy living http://bit.ly/g0D2zv
On the Brain: Weightlifting for the mind http://bit.ly/hsVuYx
Voice found: Woman speaks with new larynx http://bit.ly/dU3Jvg
Catch a Bus, Catch a Cold http://bit.ly/gcCUfC
GOOD ADVICE
Health Tip: Prepare to Bring Baby Home http://bit.ly/f93xC9
Health Tip: Protect Against Peanut Reactions http://bit.ly/fU6Kpv
How to Restart Your Workout Routine After a Break http://bit.ly/hh6aW3
Daily Health Headlines for Wednesday January. 19, 2011
HEADLINES
FDA to consider Alzheimer's test for living patients http://bit.ly/f8PBeR
Probe of early autism-vaccine complaints was limited, report says http://bit.ly/hFb6KU
Alcohol delays, breaks marriages, study finds http://bit.ly/dWiDji
Donor Kidneys Travel Safely, Study Finds http://bit.ly/ha8C9c
Study Identifies Risks for Video Game Addiction http://bit.ly/ftb4GO
One in 16 U.S. surgeons consider suicide: survey http://reut.rs/dEwucg
INTERESTING
Drug for heavy periods may help in traumas http://bit.ly/huphlq
New Devices Help Seniors Stay Longer in Their Own Homes http://bit.ly/eECV7Q
Reality check: Repealing health care reform http://bit.ly/f2DkF1
Men have upper hand in sexual economy http://bit.ly/giDNrb
Antidepressant May Cool Hot Flashes http://bit.ly/eFgxrQ
Healing touch of family, friends aids recovery http://bit.ly/eKMC0p
Beta-Amyloid May Identify Alzheimer’s Disease http://bit.ly/f3Qdvb
Genes May Link Friends, not Just Family http://bit.ly/dTqiHx
GOOD ADVICE
5-a-Day ‘Not Enough’ Fruits and Vegetables http://bit.ly/eLPljP
Health Tip: Kick Up Your Feet http://bit.ly/hkiHQs
Health Tip: Getting a Stress Test http://bit.ly/gv84rb
Daily Health Headlines for Tuesday January. 18, 2011
HEADLINES
An Ounce of Prevention May Not Equal a Penny Saved — And That’s OK http://on.wsj.com/fj4HEK
White House 'open' to GOP suggestions to improve health law http://wapo.st/eOcVDb
Smoking linked to earlier male deaths http://bbc.in/fQvATq
FDA staff questions Lilly drug for Alzheimer's test http://reut.rs/dI8QKK
New hope seen for hepatitis C, an often hidden disease http://bit.ly/ei8yom
Many Surgeons Have Contemplated Suicide, Study Finds http://bit.ly/f2HHWP
INTERESTING
Human Factor: Transcending pain, for a passion http://bit.ly/hRbKqL
Essential fatty acids may ease PMS symptoms http://bit.ly/ft01rH
Customers pay little heed to calories on menus http://bit.ly/ehfOWC
What friends' genes say about you http://bit.ly/hFH3su
Teens who saw tobacco ads more likely to smoke http://bit.ly/gv5umj
Big Breakfast May Not Lead to Fewer Daily Calories http://bit.ly/gQsW0y
County Targets Mental Illness Myths http://bit.ly/eohF5d
Blood drives meant to counter cancellations http://bit.ly/i09pPk
Calif. official wants power to reject health rate increases http://bit.ly/gYODQD
GOOD ADVICE
Ask A Doc: Flu Shots – Who Needs Them http://bit.ly/eFBCNX
Health Tip: Suggestions to Manage Stress http://bit.ly/e4VfLF
Health Tip: Protect Yourself Against Cold Weather http://bit.ly/egVLqs
Daily Health Headlines for Monday January. 17, 2011
HEADLINES
Smoking Damages DNA Within Minutes, Study Finds http://fxn.ws/fScRhw
'Master Switch' Found For Inflammatory Diseases http://bit.ly/hf1pvd
AIDS is a plague allowed to happen http://bit.ly/fO1dy5
Breastfeeding study raises doubts over guidelines http://yhoo.it/hQ9iK4
Shooting shows shortcomings of US mental care: experts http://bit.ly/fuxuGU
High blood pressure combination pill 'better than one' http://bbc.in/eweXtF
INTERESTING
Excess gaming linked to depression, bad grades http://bit.ly/egGbpC
What the Yuck: Do sugar cravings signal diabetes? http://bit.ly/gTjjSv
Still Madly in Love? Brain Scans Can Explain http://bit.ly/e0y9Tm
Obese? What your doc may be overlooking http://bit.ly/gxdpY1
Young Adults Choose Self-Esteem Boost Over Sex and Money http://bit.ly/gr56eO
10 Drink Recipes You Can Light On Fire http://bit.ly/fsM92O
Brains Don’t Need A Study Break http://bit.ly/e84yt8
Flu Is Widespread in 11 States http://bit.ly/dKRL4F
Pets in Bed: More Dangerous Than Bedbugs? http://bit.ly/fHCae6
Recession-related dreams on the upswing http://lat.ms/eozoIp
GOOD ADVICE
Best Health Plans: The Honor Roll http://bit.ly/fTbaq6
Health Tip: Do You Have Enlarged Adenoids? http://bit.ly/ehgOkV
Five Steps to a Healthier Heart http://bit.ly/eNatcs
Daily Health Headlines for Friday January. 14, 2011
HEADLINES
FDA limits amount of acetaminophen in prescription drugs http://bit.ly/hy7P5A
A Re-Engineered Chicken Enters the War Against Bird Flu http://bit.ly/ghHDdM
Vaccine-autism researcher should be prosecuted http://bit.ly/e6UHuT
Pill-Splitting Potentially Perilous, Study Suggests http://bit.ly/gUp9sN
CDC Report Finds 8% of Americans Have Asthma http://bit.ly/fn9Zc3
INTERESTING
Infants Process Words Much Like Adults, Study Finds http://bit.ly/gPCJYy
Obese? What your doc may be overlooking http://bit.ly/gxdpY1
Risks of Thirdhand Cigarette Smoke Can Linger http://bit.ly/eVIvu9
U.S. Aims to Make School Lunches Healthier http://bit.ly/eX2mzY
Healthy Hearts in Mediterranean Lands? Maybe Not http://bit.ly/eMHvAE
Animal Study Finds Nerve Stimulation May Thwart Tinnitus http://bit.ly/gZ0X0o
FDA Warns of Acetaminophen in Prescription Pain Drugs http://bit.ly/fid6Vp
Matching Language, True Love? http://bit.ly/f4XTzP
Tai Chi May Prevent Falls Among Seniors http://bit.ly/f89b0n
Weaning before six months 'may help breastfed babies' http://bbc.in/fTbcaQ
GOOD ADVICE
Mind-body: How mental, physical pain are linked http://bit.ly/iat8oB
Health Tip: Slow Down When You Eat http://bit.ly/fFD6gU
Health Tip: Get Fit For Golf http://bit.ly/fkJ5IJ Daily Health Headlines for Wednesday January. 12, 2011
Down's syndrome DNA blood test 'better screening offer' http://bbc.in/ihmTLH
Risks of NSAIDs backed in new study http://bit.ly/fGafKR
Vaccine study's author held related patent, medical journal reports http://bit.ly/dKMgVX
Human Factor: Faith, miracles and a new reach http://bit.ly/hdWuib
Report Alleges Money Motivated Doctor Behind Autism-Vaccine Scare http://bit.ly/fl5UtL
INTERESTING
New paint doesn't mask orphans' life on the edge http://bit.ly/gc62zl
Get Some Sleep: Is restless legs syndrome real? http://bit.ly/gsMuG5
Therapy May Ease Bladder Problems After Prostate Surgery http://bit.ly/fhSeAB
4 Baby Deaths Spur Graco Stroller Recall http://bit.ly/ecxuK1
New Down Syndrome Test Could Cut Healthy Baby Deaths http://abcn.ws/gZwBFQ
Over 60 swine flu cases in Jersey recorded this year http://bbc.in/gmUUUN
Feds sue NYC, say city committed Medicaid fraud http://on.wsj.com/f7DRAn
Tragedy may soften health debate http://politi.co/dJPZha
Abortion in America: Too Many, Not Enough? http://bit.ly/frkoWa
GOOD ADVICE
Health Tip: Enjoying Tummy Time http://bit.ly/hMjCIO
Health Tip: Chronic Cough Could Signal Lung Disease http://bit.ly/fTLkeU
6 Common Myths and Misconceptions About Diabetes http://bit.ly/eS40Cm Daily Health Headlines for Monday January. 10, 2011
HEADLINES
As The Facts Win Out, Vaccinations May, Too http://n.pr/eDZhMW
Closely spaced pregnancies increase autism risk http://bit.ly/dSOmY1
Flu and You: A weekly perspective http://bit.ly/g8vk1i
Study: Newer Antipsychotic Drugs Are Overused http://bit.ly/euuKt6
North Bay researchers hope for breakthrough on Alzheimer's http://bit.ly/gULQMy
INTERESTING
Gupta: What helped Giffords survive brain shot http://bit.ly/hoVZRj
Winning the lottery: Does it guarantee happiness? http://bit.ly/gIPFUn
Fit Friday: Reducing prostate cancer death risk, diet's role in asthma, workout clothes http://bit.ly/eEsIyv
What the Yuck: If I forget the Pill, how long am I safe? http://bit.ly/gswpHF
Arizona cuts in transplant coverage spark outrage http://bit.ly/gZjZPj
Splitting Pills May Have Risks http://bit.ly/hCphEQ
Antidepressants May Aid Stroke Rehabilitation http://bit.ly/dOj0f6
Daily Diet: Healthy Food Trends for 2011 http://bit.ly/f34uS1
5 Hot Food & Nutrition Apps http://bit.ly/ib2a93
GOOD ADVICE
Prozac for Stroke Recovery? 11 Multi-Use Drugs http://abcn.ws/fQzTaJ
Health Tip: Infections May Strike Bones http://bit.ly/hq0S8A
Health Tip: Help Prevent a Concussion http://bit.ly/ef8dcW
Daily Health Headlines for Wednesday January. 05, 2011
HEADLINES
Two Doses of Varicella Vaccine Effective http://bit.ly/dG7uNc
Study: Many defibrillator implants went to marginal candidates http://bit.ly/gYLJ2j
Anti-cocaine vaccine shows promise in mice http://bit.ly/gzfBWX
Implanon contraceptive implant: Q&A http://bit.ly/i4JkCe
Experts claim to discover 'cause' of male baldness http://bbc.in/gSN7y2
Hair colour predicted from genes http://bbc.in/fgqkTe
INTERESTING
Walking speed may predict survival in seniors http://bit.ly/hMcbVC
Electronic Medical Records: No Cure-All for Medical Errors http://bit.ly/fWTw4d
Americans Say Their Diet Is Healthy, but Is It? http://bit.ly/hkV7EJ
How to Know You’re in Love? Brain Scans Tell All http://bit.ly/g8BeSL
Study: Implanted Cardiac Defibrillators Overused http://bit.ly/hGc9YU
‘Depression Gene’ Linked to Response to Stress http://bit.ly/gHfQIJ
Male pattern baldness: What causes it? http://lat.ms/gHPfP1
Blood Test May Revolutionize Cancer Treatment http://bit.ly/gduLUY
For Addiction Help, Hire a 'Sober Coach' http://bit.ly/fe55gF
GOOD ADVICE
5 tips to keep your heart pumping http://bit.ly/hCEFM6
Health Tip: Smokeless Tobacco Can Harm Your Oral Health http://bit.ly/i6QPqU
Health Buzz: Is There a Depression Gene? http://bit.ly/fXFqNT Daily Health Headlines for Monday January. 03, 2011
HEADLINES
2011: incredible shrinking doughnut hole (and more) http://bit.ly/dUND2P
Uganda yellow fever outbreak kills more than 40 http://bbc.in/igX6KY
People with a busy social life 'have bigger amygdala' http://bbc.in/gCdVSR
Year in Review: More Scrutiny of Dietary Supplements http://abcn.ws/hZs59J
People's Pharmacy: Winter help for eczema http://lat.ms/dXrmz1
FDA issues warning about sexual enhancement drinks http://lat.ms/hAihv3
INTERESTING
SAD: When seasons change how you feel http://bit.ly/flYx7c
Fit Friday: ‘Subtract’ years from age; mood and weight; exercising while pregnant http://bit.ly/dOSZRX
Best way to jump-start your metabolism after a plateau? http://bit.ly/h2y9MH
Despite claiming abstinence, young adults test positive for STDs http://bit.ly/hLNot5
How one man's shame sparked a 300-pound weight loss http://bit.ly/f8jL8K
Anger at God common, even among atheists http://bit.ly/hyPbfE
MGH test for cancer gets backing http://bit.ly/hpelvU
8 Key Provisions of Healthcare Reform Taking Effect in 2011 http://bit.ly/gKaEOG
The fun side of fitness http://lat.ms/hOsKhT
GOOD ADVICE
The 51 fastest fat burners http://bit.ly/g1QBtn
Health Tip: Try a Self-Management Program for Osteoarthritis http://bit.ly/gFL70k
Health Tip: Have Pain in the Back and Leg? http://bit.ly/fOcuc6