Social Media Video Flu: January 2012

Tuesday 31 January 2012

Cleft Lip And Palate-Antiretroviral Drugs-Pregnant Women-Healthday News-Birth Defects

Senator's stroke shows younger ages susceptible

When a stroke hits at 52, like what happened to Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois, the reaction is an astonished, "But he's so young." The reality is that strokes can happen at any age. read more..

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Study Looks at Possible HIV Drugs-Birth Defect Link

MONDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women with HIV can prevent passing the AIDS-causing virus to their babies by taking antiretroviral drugs, but there remains a possibility that some of these medications might cause birth defects, such as cleft lip and palate, according to a new study. read more..

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President Barack Obama-The Birthday Party-Health Care Reform-Healthday News-Booster Seats

Many parents skip booster seats for carpools

You set out with a crew from the birthday party, but find you’re a booster short. Do you make sure your own child gets one? Or do you let all the kids use belts only? A new survey found half the parents of 4- to 8-year-olds questioned sometimes let passengers go booster free. read more..

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Health Reform Law Gaining Wider Acceptance: Poll

MONDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Americans are slowly starting to embrace some key components of the controversial health care reform act signed into law by President Barack Obama nearly two years ago, a new Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll found. read more..

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Food And Drug Administration-Genetic Mutation-Whistleblowers-Healthday News-Body Clock

FDA whistleblowers sue, alleging electronic spying

The Food and Drug Administration electronically spied on whistleblowers who alerted the Obama administration and Congress of alleged misconduct uin the agency, particularly relating to what they claim was the push to approve unsafe and ineffective medical devices, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court. read more..

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Gene Study Sheds Light on Body Clock's Link to Diabetes

MONDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers studying the link between diabetes and a hormone that affects your so-called "body clock" have identified a genetic mutation in the receptor for the hormone, melatonin, that may to boost the risk of the disease. read more..

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Undesirable Effects-Cholesterol Levels-Illegal Immigrants-Processed Foods-Healthday News

Natural trans fat may not boost 'bad' cholesterol

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The artificial trans fats that once abounded in processed foods have become notorious for their undesirable effects on cholesterol levels. But a small clinical trial suggests that natural trans fats may not do the same damage. When 61 healthy women followed a diet with a hefty dose of natural trans fats for four weeks, researchers found there were no changes in the women's LDL ("bad") cholesterol and only small changes in HDL, or "good," cholesterol, in some women. ... read more..

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What Would Jesus Do? Maybe Not What I'd Do, Survey of Christians Finds

MONDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) -- A new study finds U.S. Christians on both sides of the ideological divide believe Jesus is more compassionate than they are when it comes to the issues of helping the poor and providing services to illegal immigrants. read more..

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American Academy Of Pediatrics-Genetic Mutation-Healthday News-Booster Seats

Carpooling parents don't always use booster seats

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Parents use booster seats inconsistently when carpooling with young kids, according to a new study. Laws on when the seats must be used vary by state, but guidelines from groups including the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend boosters from the time kids outgrow their car seats until they hit four feet, nine inches tall -- the height of the average 11-year-old. The new report suggests that most parents of four- to eight-year-olds have a booster seat for their kids in their own cars, but don't always make sure boosters are used when they carpool. ... read more..

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Gene Study Sheds Light on Body Clock's Link to Diabetes

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Financial Requirements-Baby Boomers-Retirement-Uggie

'Artist' canine headed for retirement

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Say it isn't so, Uggie! The trainer of "The Artist" pooch says Uggie is retiring after the biggest year in his big-screen career. "I'm retiring him," Omar von Muller, Uggie's trainer, tells Life & Style magazine. "He may do a couple of little things here and there because he enjoys them, but I don't want to put him through long hours anymore. He's getting tired." Uggie, who is nominated for two Golden Collar Awards, did not immediately respond to TheWrap's request for a woof. His trainers also did not immediately respond to TheWrap's request for comment. ... read more..

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Baby Boomers Plan Their Retirement Careers

Retirement for the baby boomers is likely to be far different from what their parents experienced. Work will probably be an integral part of everyday life, both to meet financial requirements and to keep busy during an increasing lifespan. Workers approaching retirement should plan now for their pending retirement career. read more..

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Doable Resolutions-Retirement-Noble Goal

5 Doable Resolutions for Retirement in 2012

It's the time of year when many people make New Year's resolutions. But it's likely that most individuals will fail to meet their goals by December of this year. And it's not only because people don't try or that the goals aren't good enough. World peace, while a noble goal we should all support, just isn't very attainable by any one person. Instead, try these five doable resolutions for 2012 that will help improve your retirement prospects. Making a realistic goal and meeting it is better than failing to meet any goals. read more..

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The Real Best Places to Retire in 2012

A blizzard of articles give advice about the best places to retire. They generally recommend fleeing the North and heading for the Sunbelt, to places in the Carolinas, Florida, or Arizona. Occasionally they offer a surprise retirement spot in Iowa or Indiana. Sometimes they even tout retirement locales outside the United States. read more..

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Monday 30 January 2012

Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-Sundance Music Festival-Michael K. Williams

Marz Lovejoy debuted her film 'LUV' at Sundance Music Festival on Monday, it fea...

Marz Lovejoy debuted her film 'LUV' at Sundance Music Festival on Monday, it features an all-star cast including Common, Danny Glover, Meagan Good, and Michael K. Williams. She also makes really awesome hip hop music. Did we mention that she's not even 21? You'll definitely be seeing more from this quickly rising LA hip hop artist.http://pub.vitrue.com/kF7kSource: pub.vitrue.com read more..

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CDC Finds Morgellons Disease Likely Psychological

A study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concerning the origins and causes of Morgellons disease was published on Wednesday in the online journal PLoS One, according to the Los Angeles Times. The CDC concluded that the disease appears to be possibly psychological in nature. read more..

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Chemical Equilibrium-Molecular Structure-Reaction Mechanisms-Chemistry Course-Duke University

Baby lotion recalled due to bacteria levels

Johnson & Johnson on Friday said it is recalling more than 2,000 tubes of its Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion after U.S. regulators identified excessive levels of bacteria in a product sample. read more..

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The Core Concepts in Chemistry course from Duke University teaches atomic and mo...

The Core Concepts in Chemistry course from Duke University teaches atomic and molecular structure, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, reaction mechanisms, and more. Do you have the new iTunes U app?Download the new iTunes U app and access great courses like this for free.Source: facebook.itunes.com read more..

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Systolic Blood Pressure-Tropical Diseases-Vascular Disease-Healthday News

Factbox: Global health partnership targets neglected diseases

LONDON (Reuters) - Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a group of 17 diseases that disproportionally affect the very poor. The World Health Organisation estimates that more than a billion people worldwide are affected by NTDs, including more than 500 million children. Thirteen major drugmakers made a joint announcement in London on Monday with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the U.S., British and United Arab Emirates governments and other international donor groups of a coordinated plan to control or eliminate 10 NTDs by the end of this decade. ... read more..

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Blood Pressure Differences Between Arms Could Signal Heart Risk

SUNDAY, Jan. 29 (HealthDay News) -- People whose systolic blood pressure -- the upper number in their reading -- is different in their left and right arms may be suffering from a vascular disease that could increase their risk of death, British researchers report. read more..

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Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-Emily Post Institute-Morgellons Disease

Flu faux pas: The etiquette of being sick

You know "that guy," the one who still goes to work and sees friends even when he's sick? Anna Post of the Emily Post Institute has some tips for him. Find out the "do's" and "don't" of being sick. read more..

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CDC Finds Morgellons Disease Likely Psychological

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Sunday 29 January 2012

Philanthropist Bill Gates-Microsoft Chairman-Global Aids Fund

Bill Gates pledges $750 mln to troubled AIDS fund

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - Microsoft chairman and philanthropist Bill Gates pledged a further $750 million to the troubled global AIDS fund on Thursday and urged governments to continue their support to save lives. "These are tough economic times, but that is no excuse for cutting aid to the world's poorest," he said in Davos at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria announced two days ago that its executive director, Michel Kazatchkine, was stepping down early following criticism over misuse of funds and cuts in funding. ... read more..

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Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-World Economic Forum-Morgellons Disease

Bill Gates injects $750 mln into troubled AIDS fund

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - Microsoft chairman and philanthropist Bill Gates pledged a further $750 million to the troubled global AIDS fund on Thursday and urged governments to continue their support to save lives. "These are tough economic times, but that is no excuse for cutting aid to the world's poorest," he said in Davos at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria announced two days ago that its executive director, Michel Kazatchkine, was stepping down early following criticism over misuse of funds and cuts in ... read more..

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CDC Finds Morgellons Disease Likely Psychological

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Center For Disease Control-Hospital Births-Heart Attack-Hiccups

Non-stop hiccups only clue to man's heart attack

In an extremely rare and highly unusual case, constant hiccups turned out to be a 68-year-old man's only symptom of a heart attack. Cases like this are so few and far between that it was last known to occur more than 50 years ago. read more..

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CDC Says More Parents Having Home Births

The number of babies born at home instead of in a hospital has increased by almost one-third between 2004 and 2009, says a recent report from the Center for Disease Control. One of every 90 babies is now born at home. Here are details for parents about home vs. hospital births and why more parents are choosing midwifery and at-home childbirth. read more..

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Center For Disease Control-Meal Replacement-Smoothie Recipe-Hospital Births

Power protein smoothie works as quick meal

Having a quick and easy meal replacement smoothie recipe in your back pocket comes in handy for times when you’re eating on the run … or simply feel like mixing things up. Click for more and to join Joy Bauer's 25,000 pound Weight-loss Challenge. read more..

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CDC Says More Parents Having Home Births

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National Basketball Association-Rehabilitation Clinic-Mathematical Model-Healthday News

Fire kills 26 patients at rehab center in Peru

LIMA (Reuters) - Fire swept through a rehabilitation clinic for drug addicts and alcoholics in Peru on Saturday, killing 26 patients who were locked in to stop them from fleeing during treatment, local media and witnesses said. Several survivors said the blaze was started by two patients who wanted to break out of the private "Christ is Love" center in the capital Lima. "Some inmates wanted to escape and they set fire to some cloths and started throwing them at the manager's office, and then it caught fire inside," said patient Wilmer Garcia. ... read more..

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Mathematical Model Suggests When to Shoot in Basketball

SATURDAY, Jan. 28 (HealthDay News) -- National Basketball Association players who have a tendency to hesitate too long before making shots may be missing scoring opportunities, according to a new mathematical model created by experts from the University of Minnesota. read more..

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Food Drug Administration-Healthday News-Acetaminophen-Food Intake-Calories

Have your mayo and cut calories, too

Condiments are a source of “hidden” calories because people often forget to account for them when tracking their food intake. Click for more and to join Joy Bauer's 25,000 pound Weight-loss Challenge. read more..

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IV Acetaminophen Linked to More Child Overdoses

FRIDAY, Jan. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Following the U.S. Food Drug Administration's approval last year of an intravenous formulation of acetaminophen for fever and pain in a hospital setting, researchers warn that use of the preparation could lead to serious overdoses, particularly among the youngest patients. read more..

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Positive Reinforcement-High Blood Pressure-Health Regulators-Unexpected Gifts-Healthday News

FDA detains some OJ from Brazil for fungicide

U.S. health regulators said on Friday that they had detained three shipments of Brazilian orange juice, and six from Canada, that tested positive for the fungicide carbendazim. read more..

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Positive Reinforcement May Help Patients Take Their Meds

FRIDAY, Jan. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Positive reinforcement, such as receiving small, unexpected gifts and introducing upbeat thoughts into daily routines, seems to help patients with high blood pressure take their medication as directed, according to a new study of black Americans. read more..

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Saturday 28 January 2012

Minnesota High School Hockey-Food Drug Administration-Hockey Injuries-Spine Injuries

After teen hockey injuries, can rough sport become safer?

Two tragic spine injuries in Minnesota high school hockey games in the last month have sparked debate among parents, officials, and fans over how the rough sport can be made safer. read more..

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IV Acetaminophen Linked to More Child Overdoses

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Chronic Intestinal Disorder-Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Intestinal Infections-Ulcerative Colitis

Co-nursing: Are four breasts better than two?

Did you ever wish, during those bleary nighttime feedings, for an extra set of boobs to shoulder the burden? Dorea Vierling-Claassen got that wish, when her wife, Angela Vierling-Claassen, agreed to co-nurse. read more..

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Tropical Trip OK for Most With Crohn's, Colitis

FRIDAY, Jan. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Among people with inflammatory bowel disease -- a chronic intestinal disorder that commonly takes the form of Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis -- those who travel to developing nations or tropical locales do not have a greater risk of intestinal infections than other travelers, according to a new study. read more..

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Severe Depression-College Students-Mild Depression-Healthday News-Medication

Medication helps some with mild depression

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with mild depression may benefit from taking antidepressants, suggests a new analysis of past studies that compared symptoms in people on the drugs to those given drug-free placebo pills. Some earlier reports had suggested that antidepressants generally only improve mood in people with severe depression. But that might be because those studies weren't precise enough to pick up on smaller changes in symptoms that can still make a difference for people with milder forms of the disease, researchers said. "I think there's a valid concern... ... read more..

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Off-Campus Party Hosts Drank Most in College Survey

FRIDAY, Jan. 27 (HealthDay News) -- College students who host off-campus parties drink more than their guests, according to a study, which also found that hosts tend to be males, members of a fraternity, in their sophomore year or higher and have more money to spend than other students. read more..

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North Carolina State University-Intensive Care Unit-Routine Vaccines-Textile Products

PFC chemicals tied to immune problems in kids

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children exposed to chemicals from food packaging and textile products may have compromised immune systems, researchers said Tuesday. They found kids with more perfluorinated compounds, or PFCs, in their blood stream were less likely to respond to routine vaccines. "When the PFC concentration increases in the body, the immune system gets more sluggish and is less capable of maintaining a defense mechanism against microorganisms," said Dr. Philippe Grandjean of the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, who led the study. ... read more..

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Cat's New Knee an Ortho-PET-ic Innovation

A photogenic 20-pound orange tabby was resting comfortably in an intensive care unit today following pioneering replacement of a cancer-weakened knee by veterinary surgeons at North Carolina State University whose work could advance the field of human prosthetics. Veterinarians were monitoring the recuperation of Cyrano,... read more..

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Retirement Plans-Favorite Shows-Spare Moments-Pfizer Inc

Burn 20 calories during the commercial break

Take advantage of those spare moments while watching your favorite shows—jump up off the couch and fill them with exercise. Click for more and to join Joy Bauer's 25,000 pound Weight-loss Challenge. read more..

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Pfizer sued in Puerto Rico over retirement plans

Employees of Pfizer Inc. have filed suit against the company, alleging the world's largest drug maker failed to properly manage its retirement plans and caused losses totaling hundreds of millions over the past decade in one of the hubs of the pharmaceutical industry. read more..

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Friday 27 January 2012

Autoimmune Disorders-Rheumatoid Arthritis-Human Papillomavirus-Hospital Deliveries

Surprising 30 percent rise in home births

A small, but growing trend of women in the US are choosing home births, a new government report finds. These mostly over 35, non-Hispanic white women are "consciously rejecting the system" of hospital deliveries, says the researcher. read more..

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Study Finds No Link Between HPV Vaccine and Autoimmune Disorders

THURSDAY, Jan. 26 (HealthDay News) -- The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine Gardasil does not trigger autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, type 1 diabetes or multiple sclerosis, according to a two-year study that included nearly 190,000 girls and women. read more..

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Chairman And Chief Executive-Inflammation Of The Liver-Chairman James Murdoch-Causes Of Liver Cancer

James Murdoch to quit GSK board

LONDON (Reuters) - James Murdoch, facing scrutiny over his role in a phone hacking scandal at the News of the World tabloid, is to step down from the board of GlaxoSmithKline, Britain's biggest drugmaker said on Friday. "James Murdoch has decided to stand down from the board with effect from this year's AGM," GSK Chairman Christopher Gent said in a statement. Murdoch took the decision to focus on his current duties as Non-executive Chairman of BSkyB, and following his decision to re-locate to the United States, as Chairman and Chief Executive, International, of News Corp, he added. ... read more..

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Statins May Stave Off Liver Cancer in People With Hepatitis B

THURSDAY, Jan. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Popular cholesterol-lowering statins may also lower risk for liver cancer among people with hepatitis B, a new study shows. Hepatitis B, an inflammation of the liver due to the hepatitis B virus, is one of the main causes of liver cancer. read more..

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Cosmetic Surgery Procedure-Inflammation Of The Liver-Causes Of Liver Cancer-Hepatitis B Virus

Melissa Rivers to mom Joan: Time for 'skintervention'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In the second season premiere of WE TV's reality program "Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?," Melissa Rivers tries to persuade her 78-year-old comedian mother Joan not to undergo another cosmetic surgery procedure by staging a "skintervention." Melissa, 44, calls in the pair's circle of friends and employees -- one and the same in the Rivers' world -- but before long Joan has won over the room and is handing out cosmetic procedures like party favors. "It's like I'm the teacher from Charlie Brown, 'womp, womp, womp,'" Melissa complains in the episode. ... read more..

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Statins May Stave Off Liver Cancer in People With Hepatitis B

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Inflammation Of The Liver-Causes Of Liver Cancer-Microsoft Chairman-Hepatitis B Virus

Bill Gates injects $750 million into troubled AIDS fund

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - Microsoft chairman and philanthropist Bill Gates pledged a further $750 million to the troubled global AIDS fund on Thursday and urged governments to continue their support to save lives. "These are tough economic times, but that is no excuse for cutting aid to the world's poorest," he said in Davos at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria announced two days ago that its executive director, Michel Kazatchkine, was stepping down early following criticism over misuse of funds and cuts in ... read more..

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Statins May Stave Off Liver Cancer in People With Hepatitis B

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Fresh Fruits And Vegetables-Chain Bookstores-Book Wholesalers-Healthday News-Healthy Foods

'Private: #1 Suspect' tops best-sellers list

NEW YORK (Reuters) - "Private: #1 Suspect" jumped to the top spot of the Publishers Weekly best-sellers list on Thursday. The list is compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide. Hardcover Fiction Last Week 1. "Private: #1 Suspect" by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro (Little, Brown,$27.99) - 2. "Love in a Nutshell" by Janet Evanovich & Dorien Kelly (St. Martin's, $27.99) - 3. "Death Comes to Pemberley" by P.D. James (Knopf, $25.95) 2 4. "77 Shadow Street" by Dean Koontz (Bantam, $28) 1 5. ... read more..

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Kids' Snacks Can Be Healthy and Inexpensive

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- It's well-documented that healthy foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables tend to cost more than "junk" foods such as chips and cookies, a phenomenon that's often cited as a contributing factor to the U.S. obesity epidemic. read more..

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Thursday 26 January 2012

Human Papillomavirus-Cervical Cancer-Strange Disease-Healthday News-Young Women

Mystery disease Morgellons: No clear cause

A strange disease in which sufferers say they find fibers, fuzz and other debris sprouting from sores on their skin is not contagious and has no clear cause, the largest-ever study of the condition called Morgellons has found. read more..

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Women Can Take Steps to Prevent Cervical Cancer

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Women need to get recommended Pap tests, while girls and young women should be vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) to protect them from cervical cancer, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advises during Cervical Health Awareness Month. read more..

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School Meal Programs-School Lunches-Michelle Obama-Healthday News-Breast Cancer

Avastin may fight early breast cancers

Surprising results from two new studies may reopen debate about the value of Avastin for breast cancer. The drug helped make tumors disappear in certain women with early-stage disease, researchers found. read more..

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Less Salt, More Veggies in School Lunches: USDA

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled on Wednesday new standards for school meals -- the first revisions in more than 15 years. The goal: To provide healthier meals and better nutrition for the nearly 32 million children who take part in school meal programs. read more..

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Human Papillomavirus-Southeast France-Cervical Cancer-Breast Implant-Healthday News

France arrests breast implant boss amid scare

The former head of a French company at the center of a breast implant scandal affecting tens of thousands of women worldwide has been arrested in southeast France. read more..

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Women Can Take Steps to Prevent Cervical Cancer

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Cardiovascular Disease-High Blood Pressure-Tuesday Morning-Healthday News-George Lucas

Is George Lucas really retiring?

LOS ANGELES, Jan 17 (TheWrap.com) - "I'm retiring. I'm moving away from the business, from the company, from all this kind of stuff." So said George Lucas to The New York Times in an interview published online Tuesday morning. But should the director's supporters -- or detractors -- believe him? According to the N.Y. Times article, Lucas is still leaving room for a possible fifth installment in the Indiana Jones franchise. He also said he might go back to his "THX 1138" roots and make experimental movies that would only be shown in art houses, if anywhere. ... read more..

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Optimal Heart Health Starts Early: Study

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- People who reach midlife without developing high blood pressure, diabetes or other risk factors for cardiovascular disease are much less likely to have a heart attack or stroke by age 80 than their less healthy peers, a new study suggests. read more..

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Red Meat Eaters-Stroke Risk

Frequent red meat eaters at higher risk of stroke

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A high-protein diet might benefit health in some ways, but depending on what kind of protein a person consumes, it could raise their stroke risk too, suggests a large new study that finds eating lots of red meat ups the likelihood of having a stroke while poultry lowers it. "The main message from this paper is that the type of protein or the protein package is really important for the risk of stroke. We have to consider protein in the context of the foods," said Dr. Frank Hu, a professor at the Harvard School of Public Health and one of the authors of the study. ... read more..

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Whooping Cough-Healthday News-Swine Flu-Flu Shot-H1n1

Calif. cuts whooping cough deaths to zero

For the first time in two decades, no one in California died from whooping cough last year, a public health victory that followed the deaths of 10 babies in 2010. read more..

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How Did Generation X Respond to the H1N1 'Swine' Flu Epidemic?

TUESDAY, Jan. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Only about one in five American adults aged 36 to 39 got a flu shot during the H1N1 swine flu epidemic of 2009-2010, even though about 65 percent were at least moderately concerned about the disease and nearly 60 percent claimed to follow the issue moderately or very closely. read more..

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Wednesday 25 January 2012

American College Of Obstetricians And Gynecologists-Intimate Partner Violence-Prenatal Visits

Heartburn drugs don't aid children's asthma

An acid reflux drug often used for hard-to-treat asthma doesn't help children with the breathing disease and may cause side effects, a study in 300 children found. read more..

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Ob-Gyns Should Screen for Domestic Abuse: Experts

TUESDAY, Jan. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Obstetricians and gynecologists should screen all patients for intimate partner violence, including during prenatal visits, according to new recommendations from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. read more..

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Innovations Inc-Healthday News-Lunch Boxes-Swine Flu-Flu Shot

Lunch boxes recalled over leaking freezer gel

California Innovations Inc is voluntarily recalling about 248,000 insulated lunch boxes because chemicals can leak from damaged freezer gel packs, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. read more..

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How Did Generation X Respond to the H1N1 'Swine' Flu Epidemic?

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Archives Of Internal Medicine-Cardiac Catheterization-Traumatic Brain Injury-Thyroid Function

Kids' brain injuries can cause issues for years

Sam Napadono suffered a traumatic brain injury during a motocross accident three years ago and struggles with memory issues. While it used to be thought kids recovered more easily from such injuries since their brains were still developing, a new study shows the deficits can last for years. read more..

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CT Scan Dye Containing Iodine May Affect Thyroid

TUESDAY, Jan. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Iodinated contrast media (ICM), a substance commonly used in imaging procedures such as CT scans and cardiac catheterization, may affect patients' thyroid function, according to a new study in the Jan. 23 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. read more..

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Autism Spectrum Disorder-Northwestern University-Social Interaction-Low Birth Weight

A bad friend -- or lousy roomie -- can really make you sick

Gossip, rumors, cat fights, mean girls: We know bad friendships can hurt feelings -- but new evidence is emerging that suggests frenemies can hurt your health, too. A new University of California, Los Angeles, study links negative social interaction to increased inflammation. read more..

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Can Low Birth Weight Raise Autism Risk?

TUESDAY, Jan. 24 (HealthDay News) -- After studying data on more than 3,700 pairs of identical twins, researchers from Northwestern University found that low birth weight was associated with more than triple the risk for autism spectrum disorder among twins in which autism only affected one of the children. read more..

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Food And Drug Administration-Prescription Painkillers-Healthday News

5 quick-fix dinners for hectic nights

Game plan a list of super-simple, starch-free dinners you can whip up in 20 minutes or less. Click for more and to join Joy Bauer's 25,000 pound Weight-Loss Challenge! read more..

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FDA Warns of Painkiller Mix-Up at Nebraska Plant

MONDAY, Jan. 9 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning on Monday that some narcotic prescription painkillers made at a Nebraska plant may have been mixed up with some over-the-counter medicines packaged at the same facility. read more..

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Tuesday 24 January 2012

Unitedhealth Group Inc-Genetic Risk Factor-Earnings Forecast-Active Lifestyle-Health Insurer

UnitedHealth fourth-quarter profit tops views

(Reuters) - UnitedHealth Group Inc posted a higher-than-expected fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by increased membership across its array of health plans. The largest U.S. health insurer by market value also backed its 2012 earnings forecast, which many analysts have seen as conservative. UnitedHealth's quarterly net income rose to $1.26 billion, or $1.17 per share, compared with $1.04 billion, or 94 cents per share, a year earlier. Analysts on average were expecting $1.04 per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Revenue rose 8 percent to $25. ... read more..

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Exercise May Help Those at Higher Risk for Alzheimer's: Study

MONDAY, Jan. 9 (HealthDay News) -- A new study finds that an active lifestyle may help protect against Alzheimer's-related brain changes in people who have a well-known genetic risk factor. This factor is the e4 allele (version) of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene. read more..

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Food And Drug Administration-Prescription Painkillers-Domestic Companies-Medical Equipment

Sony, Fujifilm top rivals for Olympus tie: sources

TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp and Fujifilm Holdings are leading contenders for an equity stake in Olympus Corp, sources familiar with the situation said, as the scandal-hit medical equipment maker moves to shore up its finances. The field of possibilities has narrowed, with foreign firms and some domestic companies such as Panasonic Corp now seen as unlikely partners, the sources said, although a leadership vacuum at Olympus was slowing progress on a deal. "It looks like the contenders will be domestic players," said a source close to one of Olympus's banks. ... read more..

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FDA Warns of Painkiller Mix-Up at Nebraska Plant

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Archives Of Internal Medicine-Women's Health Initiative-Postmenopausal Women-Medical Information

Unmet Challenges for an Aging America

If you look at the major public issues and stories of our times, the only two likely to involve older Americans are the intractable battles over Social Security, Medicare, and other senior benefits, and the general awareness that a lot of us are getting older and approaching a period of life typified by chronic illness, frailty, and Alzheimer's. The most prevalent stereotype of aging: It sucks to be old, dude. read more..

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Cholesterol Meds Increase Risk of Diabetes in Middle-Aged Women

Researchers investigated the relationship between the use of cholesterol-lowering drugs and the incidence of developing Type 2 diabetes in postmenopausal women as reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Medical information was gathered of more than 150,000 women who participated in the Women's Health Initiative. read more..

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Announcement Highlights-Type 2 Diabetes-Chef Paula Deen-People Magazine-Deprivation

5 diabetes-friendly swaps Paula Deen should try

By now you've probably heard Paula Deen, 64, has type-2 diabetes. While diabetics in the past may have thought they were doomed to a life of deprivation, we now know that’s just not the case — you just have to be smart about it. read more..

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Paula Deen's Announcement Highlights Type 2 Diabetes

Celebrity chef Paula Deen announced that she has Type 2 Diabetes in today's issue of People Magazine, acknowledging for the first time publicly on the "Today Show" that she had been diagnosed three years ago. Millions of Americans live with diabetes and here are the pertinent facts and statistics about the disease. read more..

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Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-University Of Southern California-Resistant Systems

How should we used stem cells in medicine?

Stem cells are used therapeutically in transplants to help cure, treat and mend beat-up blood and resistant systems. This is especially valuable when the systems have been beat-up by substance or chemotherapy. read more..

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US obesity epidemic shows no hint of shrinking

America's obesity epidemic is proving to be as stubborn as those maddening love handles, and shows no sign of reversing course. More than one-third of adults and almost 17 percent of children were obese in 2009-2010, echoing results since 2003, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday. read more..

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Monday 23 January 2012

The Dining Room Table-Fitness Experts-Computer Screen-Entrepreneurs-Muhammad Ali

Fitting fitness inside the cubicle

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Whether your office is in the business district or on the dining room table, sitting immobile for hours in front of a computer screen is at odds with the fit body. So fitness experts and entrepreneurs are thinking outside the box to transform the cubicle from sedentary prison to multitasking work and workout space. "We've made Americans fat by putting them in cubicles," said Steve Bordley, CEO of TrekDesk. His solution is a workstation designed to fit over a treadmill. "There's an obesity issue in every developed country, including China. ... read more..

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Happy birthday, champ—Muhammad Ali turns 70 today. The heavyweight made history...

Happy birthday, champ—Muhammad Ali turns 70 today. The heavyweight made history not just with his hands but with his actions and his mind. What was his greatest achievement?Get to know Muhammad Ali in and out of the ring through TV shows, iBooks, film, music, and more.Source: facebook.itunes.com read more..

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Pulmonary Hypertension In Children-The British Medical Journal-High Blood Pressure

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the world of top DJ and producer Tiësto, with hi...

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the world of top DJ and producer Tiësto, with his brand new 10-part YouTube series, "In The Booth." Check out the premiere episode below.Tiësto: In The Booth - Episode 1 - YouTubewww.youtube.comJoin us for an unprecedented, all access look inside the world of Tiësto! Never before has anyone been this up close and personal in every part of Tiësto's w... read more..

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Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Might Endanger Newborn

A study published in the British Medical Journal revealed infants born to mothers who took antidepressants during pregnancy are at risk for dangerous levels of high blood pressure in their lungs, Medical News Today reports. Here is a guide about antidepressant use in pregnancy and pulmonary hypertension in children. read more..

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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-American Academy Of Pediatrics-Food And Drug Administration

Parent Concerns About ADHD, Stimulant Drugs and Cardiac Testing for Kids

For several years, health care providers have warned parents about pediatric heart problems associated with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) drugs. Medical wisdom said children should be given cardiac testing prior to being placed on stimulant drugs like Ritalin or Adderall. A new survey published by the American Academy of Pediatrics now shows that doctors are ambivalent about the necessity of cardiovascular counseling and testing before prescribing ADHD medications. Here are facts for parents about ADHD, drug therapy and heart problems in children. read more..

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British Company Looking for FDA Approval of Pot Prescription Drug

A British pharmaceutical company has asked the Food and Drug Administration to approve the world’s first prescription drug developed from key ingredients of marijuana. GW Pharmaceuticals of Britain has developed a mouth spray called Sativex that contains marijuana’s two best known psychoactive ingredients, Delta-9 THC... read more..

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Department Of Health And Human Services-President Barack Obama-Alzheimer's Disease

Analysis: Goal for Alzheimer's drug by 2025 too ambitious?

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The U.S. government has set a deadline of 2025 for finding an effective way to treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease, an ambitious target considering there is no cure on the horizon and one that sets a firm deadline unlike previous campaigns against cancer or AIDS. A panel of Alzheimer's experts this week has been fleshing out the first comprehensive plan by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to fight Alzheimer's disease, an effort mandated by the National Alzheimer's Project Act signed into law by President Barack Obama last year. ... read more..

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Plan for Life After Retirement

Work takes up a huge chunk of time every day, and retirement can be a difficult adjustment if you don't have a plan for all the free time you'll suddenly have. After the initial retirement euphoria has passed, you will need to find a way to keep yourself busy somehow. Here are some ways to find fulfillment and purpose after retirement: read more..

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Sunday 22 January 2012

Health Care Coverage-Bankruptcy Filing-Kodak Products-Eastman Kodak-Baby Boomers

How old is old? It depends on the age of who you ask

NEW YORK (Reuters) - With 40 billed as the new 30 and baby boomers redefining the perceptions of aging, how old is old? The answer, it seems, depends on the age of the person being asked, according to a new survey of Americans. For Millennials, people born in the 1980s and 1990s, 62 is considered old, but Generations Xers, whose birth year fell between 1964 to 1970, don't think anyone is old until they reach 71, the Marist poll showed. ... read more..

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Kodak workers, retirees, investors brace for pain

The ripple effect from Eastman Kodak's bankruptcy filing Thursday extends in many directions: Employees are bracing again for layoffs, retirees are fretting over health care coverage, and the photography pioneer's biggest creditors and stakeholders — from movie studios and big-box retailers to the CEO — are preparing to take the hit financially. read more..

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Asthmatic Children-Southern Italian-Maryland School-Asthma Episodes-Pasquale Brandi

Italian pharmacists, professions aim to foil reforms

POTENZA (Reuters) - Pasquale Brandi owns a 130-year-old pharmacy in the center of the southern Italian city of Potenza, on Via Pretoria, the street where the townspeople take their evening stroll or "passeggiata." Despite the heavily frequented central location, revenue has been falling since sales of non-prescription drugs were deregulated in 2006, and as the country heads into a prolonged recession things have got worse, he said. These drugs can now be bought at so-called "para-pharmacies" that also sell soaps and cosmetics, as well as in special sectors of some supermarkets. ... read more..

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Parents Concerned About Increased Asthma Episodes in School

Childhood asthma is back in the news as parents in a Maryland school found that their asthmatic children had more episodes after being back in school from winter break, reports ABC 7. Their concerns are prompting another look at asthma and what families can do to help make life easier for kids who have it. read more..

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Asthmatic Children-Los Angeles Galaxy-Maryland School-Asthma Episodes-David Beckham

[LIVE NOW] You may have seen it in the news … David Beckham recently signed a tw...

[LIVE NOW] You may have seen it in the news … David Beckham recently signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy team, and now he’s at Google headquarters for a Q&A to answer some of your questions! Watch his live stream chat on YouTube: http://goo.gl/bT03vDavid Beckham's LIVE Q&A!Source: pub.vitrue.com read more..

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Parents Concerned About Increased Asthma Episodes in School

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Cleveland Clinic-Global Search-Storytellers-Eggs

We’re on a global search for the world's best storytellers.Think you have what...

We’re on a global search for the world's best storytellers. Think you have what it takes? Submit your story-driven video by February 2. The winner will pocket a cool half-million-dollar production grant to work with Ridley Scott's team! Want the deets? Go to http://goo.gl/AjwJ6Announcing: Your Film Festival!Source: pub.vitrue.com read more..

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Miracle baby born from single sperm

An Ohio man who made no sperm and his wife, who had few eggs, have become parents thanks to a first-ever Cleveland Clinic case in which a single sperm that was frozen and injected into an egg resulted in pregnancy. Here, Jason and Jennifer Schiraldi pose with Kenley,9 months. read more..

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Upstate New York-Mystery Illness-Speculation-Teen Girls-Tourette

What videos inspire YOU? Today, we're featuring the videos that move us on the h...

What videos inspire YOU? Today, we're featuring the videos that move us on the homepage, and next we'll feature your top picks. Submit a link below of a video that's inspired you! Videos That Inspirewww.youtube.comWe're launching a new homepage spotlight series devoted to highlighting the most inspiring videos on YouTube. Here are a few of our favorites. read more..

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Doctor offers new details on teen girls' mystery illness

After a week of speculation and months of worry for the families of 12 girls affected by a mystery illness that causes severe Tourette’s-like tics and verbal outbursts, the doctor who has treated 10 of the girls from upstate New York offered new details on their condition. read more..

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Airborne Version-Bird Flu Virus-Experiments-Space Lab-Finalists

Space Lab finalists have been announced, so it’s time to VOTE. The winning teams...

Space Lab finalists have been announced, so it’s time to VOTE. The winning teams will have their experiments performed in space!YouTube Space Lab - The Finalists!Source: pub.vitrue.comThrough January 24, visit youtube.com/spacelab and decide which of their experiments are your faves. The winners will have their experiments performed aboard the International Space Station, 250 miles above the Earth, so vote now! read more..

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Mutant bird flu research halted on bioterror fears

Researchers studying a potentially deadlier, airborne version of the bird flu virus have voluntarily suspended their studies for 60 days because of concerns it could be used as a devastating form of bioterrorism, according to a letter published in the journals Nature and Science on Friday. read more..

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Saturday 21 January 2012

Provocative Commentary-Obese Children-Kandee Johnson-Red Carpet-Custody

Should parents lose custody of super obese kids?

Should parents of extremely obese children lose custody for not controlling their kids' weight? A provocative commentary in one of the nation's most distinguished medical journals argues yes, and its authors are joining a quiet chorus of advocates who say the government should be allowed to intervene in extreme cases. read more..

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Do you have what it takes to look red carpet ready? Ever dream of becoming the n...

Do you have what it takes to look red carpet ready? Ever dream of becoming the next Lauren Luke (Panacea81) or Kandee Johnson? Enter for a chance to be the Next Beauty Guru at www.YouTube.com/DestinationBeauty. BE THE NEXT BEAUTY GURU!www.youtube.com read more..

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Chemotherapy Regimen-Healthday News-Td Ameritrade-Colon Cancer-Money Goals

How to Set 2012 Money Goals That Work

Despite the fact that studies repeatedly show that most New Year's resolutions fail, Americans continue to set them. TD Ameritrade recently found that 9 in 10 Americans plan to make at least one resolution for 2012. "Have more fun" and "relax and reduce stress" were the most common goals mentioned, but money goals weren't far behind: Half of respondents said they wanted to reduce spending as well as save for an emergency fund, and 30 percent said they wanted to save more for retirement. read more..

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More Evidence for Oxaliplatin as Colon Cancer Chemotherapy

FRIDAY, Jan. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Adding oxaliplatin to a standard chemotherapy regimen boosts survival rates for patients with advanced colon cancer, according to a new study that bolsters previous research on the drug by looking at a broader group of patients. read more..

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Chemotherapy Regimen-Driving Schools-Healthday News-Expensive Cars-Colon Cancer

China driving schools teaching millions the art of war

BEIJING (Reuters) - China is rapidly becoming a country on wheels and its crowded driving schools are racing to churn out licensed drivers as fast as cars roll off the assembly lines. But judging by the daily smash-ups and blatant disregard for even basic traffic rules on China's roadways, quantity seems to have trumped quality at many schools. China surpassed the United States in 2009 to become the world's largest auto market, and just as newly affluent Chinese are snapping up expensive cars in staggering numbers, driving schools are bursting at the seams. ... read more..

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More Evidence for Oxaliplatin as Colon Cancer Chemotherapy

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Healthy Lifestyle-Crohn's Disease-Types Of Cancer-Weight Control-Healthday News

The Best Diets and How They Work

COMMENTARY | I have had issues with weight control and self-esteem most of my adult life. My efforts at weight loss and a healthy lifestyle have been complicated by other health issues, in particular being diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. When I am having a "flare" of this disease, I cannot tolerate fiber, I am prescribed medications such as steroids, which make me want to eat continuously, and I have to pay special attention to potassium and sodium intake. ... read more..

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Study Hints That Statins Might Fight Breast Cancer

THURSDAY, Jan. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Amid hints that statins -- cholesterol-lowering drugs -- might also play a role in preventing or treating certain types of cancer, new research sheds some light on how these drugs may help stop breast cancer in its tracks among certain women. read more..

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Friday 20 January 2012

Government Report-American Adults-Types Of Cancer-Mental Illness-Healthday News

Report: Women more at risk of mental illness

One in five American adults, or nearly 50 million people, suffered mental illness in the past year with women and young adults more susceptible, a government report released on Thursday found. read more..

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Study Hints That Statins Might Fight Breast Cancer

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Types Of Cancer-Heart Patients-Healthday News-Breast Cancer-Statins

Sex poses surprisingly low risk to heart patients

Good news: Sex is safe for most heart patients. If you're healthy enough to walk up two flights of stairs without chest pain or gasping for breath, you can have a love life. read more..

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Study Hints That Statins Might Fight Breast Cancer

source:http://yhoo.it/xIBWGN

International Debate-The Journal Lancet-Health Problems-Sleep Disorder-Laboratories

More labs close to deadly bird flu mutations: researcher

NEW YORK (Reuters) - An international debate over whether to censor new research on bird flu may soon prove academic, as other laboratories close in on similar findings showing how one of the most deadly viruses could mutate to be transmitted from one person to another. Ron Fouchier of Erasmus Medical Center in the Netherlands is pushing for openness. He is the lead researcher on one of the studies that showed how the H5N1 virus can be transmitted through airborne droplets between ferrets, a model for studying influenza in humans. In December a U.S. ... read more..

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Insomnia Is a Health Nightmare

Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, according to an article published today in the journal Lancet. But it often goes unrecognized and untreated. Doctors say the trend is alarming because of increasing evidence that untreated insomnia causes other health problems and can lead people to rely on sleep aids that don't work. read more..

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Pulmonary Hypertension In Children-The British Medical Journal-High Blood Pressure

Study: 1 in 8 low-income parents waters down formula

Many low-income parents feel they must resort to “formula stretching,” to keep their infants fed, even with government food assistance programs, a new study shows. read more..

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Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Might Endanger Newborn

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Thursday 19 January 2012

Food And Drug Administration-Smokeless Tobacco Products-Healthday News-Protein Intake

Calories, not protein, matter most for fat gain

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When it comes to packing on body fat, how many calories you eat seems to count more than where those calories come from -- lots of protein, or very little. Researchers found that people who ate high-calorie diets all gained about the same amount of fat. Those whose diets were low in protein gained less weight overall than people on high- and moderate-protein diets, but that's because the low-protein group also lost muscle. "Huge swings in protein intake do not result in huge swings in body fat gain," said Dr. ... read more..

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FDA to Weigh Safety of Tobacco Lozenges, Strips

TUESDAY, Jan. 17 (HealthDay News) -- They may look and smell a lot like candy, but dissolvable, smokeless tobacco products aren't for kids. The safety and risks of "dissolvables" are the subject of a three-day U.S. Food and Drug Administration meeting this week. read more..

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Fruit And Vegetables-The Travel Channel-Childhood Obesity-Anthony Bourdain-Chef Paula Deen

Smaller servings mean more balanced meals for kids: study

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Feeding preschoolers smaller portions of the main dish at lunchtime means they'll eat more fruit and vegetables on the side and fewer total calories, according to a new study. Researchers said the finding may give parents one extra strategy to encourage youngsters to eat more greens, as childhood obesity rates continue rising and research suggests that kids lag well behind guidelines for fruit and veggie consumption. ... read more..

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Anthony Bourdain Slams Paula Deen for Diabetes-Drug Partnership

Anthony Bourdain, a New York-based chef and host of the Travel Channel's "No Reservations," took to Twitter Tuesday night to resume his criticism of chef Paula Deen by tweeting, "Thinking of getting into the leg-breaking business, so I can profitably sell crutches later." read more..

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American Diabetes Association-Indianapolis Colts-Chef Paula Deen-Peyton Manning

Paula Deen pledges money to diabetes association

Celebrity chef Paula Deen on Wednesday pledged a portion of her earnings from a lucrative endorsement deal with a diabetes drugmaker to the nonprofit American Diabetes Association. read more..

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Rob Lowe's Peyton Manning is Retiring Tweet Sparks Internet Frenzy

Parks and Recreation star Rob Lowe, well known for his love of football, tweeted that he had heard a rumor from his "people" were saying that star Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning was retiring after having sat out the 2011 season with a neck injury. Lowe is also said to be friends with Robert Irsay, the owner of the Indianapolis Colts. read more..

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Bone Density Scan-Healthday News-Modern Family-Episode-Tv

'Modern Family' tot's potty mouth no big deal, experts say

Bleeped-out swearing may be okay for adults on TV, but what about kids? The ABC show "Modern Family" is about to find out by airing an episode this week about a foul-mouthed 2-year-old. read more..

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Some Women Can Go Longer Between Bone Checks: Study

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 18 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that older women who've had a normal result on a bone density scan -- a test that helps measure the strength of their bones -- may be able to wait as long as 15 years before getting another scan. read more..

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Squamous Cell Carcinomas-Abortion Rates-Healthday News-Skin Cancers

Abortion rates higher where it's illegal

Abortion rates are higher in countries where the procedure is illegal and nearly half of all abortions worldwide are unsafe, with the vast majority in developing countries, a new study concludes. read more..

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Melanoma Drug's Link to Other Skin Cancers Identified

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 18 (HealthDay News) -- The recently approved drug vemurafenib (Zelboraf) has been hailed as a breakthrough in the treatment of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. But roughly one-quarter of patients who take the medication develop a troublesome side effect: secondary skin cancers called squamous cell carcinomas. read more..

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Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome-Crisis Proportions-Mental Impairment-Mentally Disabled

Bioethicist: Transplant denial for mentally disabled child raises questions

Three-year-old Amelia Rivera has a rare, very serious genetic disease known as Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome that can cause mental impairment, epileptic-like seizures and kidney failure. read more..

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U.S. Wants to Buttress Alzheimer's Arsenal by 2025

TUESDAY, Jan. 17 (HealthDay News) -- With the Alzheimer's epidemic predicted to reach crisis proportions as the U.S. population ages, a panel of experts is meeting for two days to draft a plan to combat a disease that is fast emerging as one of the nation's biggest -- and costliest -- health threats. read more..

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American Council On Exercise-Exercise Physiologist-Temperature Plummets-Chilly Workouts

Conquering the chilly workouts of winter

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The short days, the weak sun, and the warm beds of winter can wreak havoc on your fitness routine. As the outside temperature plummets, so too can the will to brave the elements for outdoor exercise. Experts say as long as you layer up, drink up and tune into how cold is just too cold it shouldn't impact your fitness. "Come with a different game plan for the winter," advises Jessica Matthews, an exercise physiologist with the American Council on Exercise (ACE). "Motivation tends to wane a bit, so explore different activities, including things you can do in your own home. ... read more..

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Wednesday 18 January 2012

Knee Replacement Surgery-Hip Replacement Surgery-Watson Pharmaceuticals-Columbia Laboratories

Columbia/Watson gel did not work in U.S.: FDA review

(Reuters) - Columbia Laboratories' and Watson Pharmaceuticals' gel for reducing the risk of premature birth did not work for U.S. women, U.S. health reviewers said on Tuesday, sending shares of the companies tumbling. The Food and Drug Administration reviewers said the gel's efficacy was "a major concern" and asked an advisory panel to consider whether the company should conduct more U.S. clinical trials. Columbia's shares plunged more than 50 percent, while shares of Watson Pharmaceuticals, which is developing the drug with Columbia, dropped almost 7 percent. ... read more..

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Joint Replacement Patients Face Blood Clot Risk in Hospital

TUESDAY, Jan. 17 (HealthDay News) -- One of every 100 people undergoing knee replacement surgery and 1 of 200 people having hip replacement surgery will develop a blood clot before they leave the hospital, even if they take steps to prevent the development of these blood clots, a new evidence review suggests. read more..

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Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-Burmese Refugee Children-Knee Replacement Surgery

Lead poisoning common in Burmese refugee kids

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many Burmese refugee children bound for the U.S. may have dangerously high levels of lead in their blood, a new government study finds. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that of 642 U.S.-bound Burmese children, 90 percent had some amount of lead in their blood. Overall, 5 percent had lead poisoning -- including nearly 15 percent of children younger than 2. High lead exposure is especially dangerous for young children, since it can permanently damage their developing brains. In the U.S. ... read more..

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Joint Replacement Patients Face Blood Clot Risk in Hospital

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