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Bird flu found in poultry in northern Vietnam (Reuters)
Reuters - Bird flu has resurfaced in poultry in northern Vietnam after many months without any cases, killing ducks and chickens at two farms, a state-run newspaper reported on Sunday.
Hospitals ill from more bad debt, credit troubles (AP)
AP - Gainesville's first community hospital has been on life support since the Shands Healthcare system in northern Florida bought it a dozen years ago.
Bird flu 'hits Vietnam poultry farms' (AFP)
AFP - Bird flu has struck two poultry flocks in northern Vietnam, a newspaper reported Sunday, after authorities warned that the killer virus could resurface strongly in the cold and wet winter months.
Opposition MP in Malaysia 'withdraws HIV remarks' (AFP)
AFP - A senior opposition politician withdrew his statement that people with HIV should be banned from marriage, after he was criticised by AIDS activists, a report said Sunday.
Health Highlights: Dec. 28, 2008 (HealthDay)
HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by editors of HealthDay:
compiled by editors of HealthDay:
Put Your Best Foot Forward Next Year (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SUNDAY, Dec. 28 (HealthDay News) -- January is the cruelest month
for your tootsies, foot experts say.
for your tootsies, foot experts say.
Two more dead from Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: MSF (AFP)
AFP - Two more people have died from an Ebola outbreak in central DR Congo, bringing the tally to 11 dead from the highly contagious but rare disease, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said Sunday.
Vigorous Treadmill Workout Curbs Appetite Hormones (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Dec. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Aerobic exercise is better
than non-aerobic activities at suppressing appetite, according to a U.K.
study.
than non-aerobic activities at suppressing appetite, according to a U.K.
study.
Statins Help Prevent Delirium After Heart Surgery (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Dec. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Elderly patients who take
cholesterol-lowering statins before cardiac surgery may lower their
chances of having postoperative delirium, a new study finds.
cholesterol-lowering statins before cardiac surgery may lower their
chances of having postoperative delirium, a new study finds.
Health Highlights: Dec. 26, 2008 (HealthDay)
HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by editors of HealthDay:
compiled by editors of HealthDay:
Risks and Benefits of Egg Donation Reported (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Dec. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Women who choose to donate
eggs to help infertile couples should know the procedure comes with both
psychological and physical risks, the first study to examine the long-term
effects of donation shows.
eggs to help infertile couples should know the procedure comes with both
psychological and physical risks, the first study to examine the long-term
effects of donation shows.
Health Tip: Prevent Headaches During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Headaches among pregnant women are a common
complaint, but in many cases they can be prevented, the American Pregnancy
Association says.
complaint, but in many cases they can be prevented, the American Pregnancy
Association says.
Health Tip: Why You May Have Erectile Dysfunction (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Erectile dysfunction occurs when a man can't
achieve or maintain an erection during sex.
achieve or maintain an erection during sex.
Cancer drug reverses transplant rejection: study (AFP)
AFP - A drug used to treat cancer has proven effective at stopping the body from rejecting a transplanted organ when other treatments failed, a study published Saturday found.
Health Highlights: Dec. 27, 2008 (HealthDay)
HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by editors of HealthDay:
compiled by editors of HealthDay:
Lung Cancer: Still the Biggest Cancer Killer, by Far (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, Dec. 27 (HealthDay News) -- It's the leading cause of
cancer death in the United States, killing more people each year than
breast, prostate, colon, liver, kidney and melanoma cancers combined.
cancer death in the United States, killing more people each year than
breast, prostate, colon, liver, kidney and melanoma cancers combined.
Subtle brain deficits seen in lupus patients (Reuters)
Reuters - Psychiatric and neurologic disorders are common in patients with lupus, and new research confirms that problems with attention, memory, and reasoning are present even in lupus patients without overt brain manifestations of the disease.
Low death rate after obesity surgery in Sweden (Reuters)
Reuters - Death rates soon after anti-obesity or "bariatric" surgery in Sweden are low, statistics show.
Men who live alone fall short on prostate screening (Reuters)
Reuters - Men at higher-than-average risk of prostate cancer are more likely to seek regular screening if they are married or live with a significant other, a new study finds.
Tips to Ease an Aching Back (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Dec. 25 (HealthDay News) -- The holidays can be a real
pain in the back.
pain in the back.
Honey Bees on Cocaine 'Dance' When Food Is Found (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Dec. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Give a foraging honey bee
cocaine, and it will dance to reap and share the rewards of success, a new
study says.
cocaine, and it will dance to reap and share the rewards of success, a new
study says.
Consider Kids' Health on Tropical Trips (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Dec. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Jetting off to sunnier
climes this winter, kids in tow?
climes this winter, kids in tow?
How to Avoid a Holiday Trip to the ER (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Dec. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Each year during the
holidays, tens of thousands of Americans have to go to hospital emergency
departments for treatment of preventable injuries and illnesses. That
includes about 11,000 people with some type of decoration-related injury,
said Dr. Nick Jouriles, president of the American College of Emergency
Physicians.
holidays, tens of thousands of Americans have to go to hospital emergency
departments for treatment of preventable injuries and illnesses. That
includes about 11,000 people with some type of decoration-related injury,
said Dr. Nick Jouriles, president of the American College of Emergency
Physicians.
Health Tip: Considering an Advanced Care Directive? (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Whether you have a chronic illness or are
simply concerned about your health deteriorating at some point, you may be
considering an advanced care directive.
simply concerned about your health deteriorating at some point, you may be
considering an advanced care directive.
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Endometriosis (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue
that resembles uterine lining grows outside the uterus. Symptoms may
include pain, infertility and very heavy periods.
that resembles uterine lining grows outside the uterus. Symptoms may
include pain, infertility and very heavy periods.
Large waist size a good predictor of stroke risk (Reuters)
Reuters - A large waist circumference, which is known to raise the risk of cardiovascular disease, may also raise the risk of stroke or mini-stroke, researchers from Germany report.
Scientists May Isolate Stem Cells From Rats, Other Mammals (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Dec. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they've
found a formula to capture indefinitely the basic embryonic stem cells of
a mammal, including long-sought rat stem cells.
found a formula to capture indefinitely the basic embryonic stem cells of
a mammal, including long-sought rat stem cells.
Sleep Disorder Could Signal Neurological Disease (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Dec. 24 (HealthDay News) -- People with a disorder that
causes them to kick or cry out during deep sleep are more likely to
develop dementia or Parkinson's disease, a new Canadian study
suggests.
causes them to kick or cry out during deep sleep are more likely to
develop dementia or Parkinson's disease, a new Canadian study
suggests.
Fish Oil's Benefits Remain Elusive (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Dec. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Consuming fish oil appears to
reduce the chance of death from heart problems, but it may not help those
with heart rhythm problems, a new analysis shows.
reduce the chance of death from heart problems, but it may not help those
with heart rhythm problems, a new analysis shows.
Older people mixing drugs: study (AFP)
AFP - Potentially dangerous mixing of medications is common among older people and non-prescription drugs are the culprit more than half of the time, a new study has found.
Magazines show cosmetic surgery's emotional "lift" (Reuters)
Reuters - A survey of popular women's magazines suggests articles tend to portray cosmetic surgery as an empowering option for improving women's emotional health and physical appearance, despite the lack of scientific consensus that cosmetic surgery boosts emotional health.
U.S. FDA says Epix's Vasovist cleared for sale (Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. regulators have approved Epix Pharmaceuticals Inc's Vasovist imaging agent to help detect blood vessel problems, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday.
Poor blood flow to brain may provoke Alzheimer's: study (AFP)
AFP - A gradual loss of blood flow to the brain over years or decades could be a major trigger for Alzheimer's disease, according to a study to be published Friday.
Branson slams Britain's "horrific" MRSA problem (Reuters)
Reuters - Britain faces a "horrific" problem with hospital superbugs, entrepreneur Richard Branson said on Tuesday, accusing politicians and hospital bosses of tinkering with the problem but not doing enough to solve it.
Lupus affects the brain very early in the disease (Reuters)
Reuters - Results of a brain imaging study suggest that the brain may be affected very early in the course of lupus, even before the disease is diagnosed.
FDA warns over Diet Coke Plus nutrition claims (Reuters)
Reuters - Coca-Cola Co's claims that its Diet Coke Plus include a variety of vitamins and minerals does not meet U.S. Food and Drug Administration's standards, the agency said in a warning to the company.
Body image may influence pregnancy weight gain (Reuters)
Reuters - Women's perceptions of their bodies may sway their risk of excessive weight gain during pregnancy, a new study suggests.
Psych Patients With Cost-Sharing Plans Use More Services (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Dec. 23 (HealthDay News) -- People whose insurance plans
better share the burden of the cost for mental health services use these
programs more than those whose plans pick up less of the bill, a new study
says.
better share the burden of the cost for mental health services use these
programs more than those whose plans pick up less of the bill, a new study
says.
Bling Makes Your Brain Sing (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Dec. 24 (HealthDay News) -- A sports car, a diamond
ring, ice cream -- some things may make the human brain "pop."
ring, ice cream -- some things may make the human brain "pop."
Scientists Create New Means to Study Disease Origins (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Dec. 24 (HealthDay News) -- The first embryonic stem (ES)
cells from rats have been derived by University of Southern California
researchers, who said their success will enable the creation of far more
effective animal models to study a wide range of human diseases.
cells from rats have been derived by University of Southern California
researchers, who said their success will enable the creation of far more
effective animal models to study a wide range of human diseases.