UK parliament to debate controversial proposals to change the law on the use of human embryos. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 12 May 2008 | 3:16 pm
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services -- Unrestricted May 12, 2008 It was almost like the medication wasn't working. Source: PsycPORT.com | 12 May 2008 | 2:54 pm
Associated Press May 12, 2008 WASHINGTON - The Institute of Medicine said in 2004 there was no credible evidence to show that vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal led to autism in children. But thousands of families have a different take based on personal experience. Source: PsycPORT.com | 12 May 2008 | 2:54 pm
If you're one of the nearly 30 million Americans* who suffers from migraine headaches, you now have a new way to fight them. This month, a new drug is expected to land in pharmacies that combines two existing migraine drugs. Most days, Richard Higgins is very active. If he's not training for triathlons, he's doing karate with his kids. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 12 May 2008 | 2:00 pm
The South Asian Heart Center at El Camino Hospital will offer free heart health assessments during TiECon, the world's largest convention dedicated to entrepreneurs. The assessments are available to all South Asians both Friday and Saturday, May 16-17 at the event at the Santa Clara Convention Center and include a comprehensive lifestyle questionnaire and a physical exam. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 12 May 2008 | 2:00 pm
Over the last 20 years, there have been remarkable advances in the battle against cancer. For most patients, survival rates are now at an all-time high. That's not the case for one age group. If you're between 15 and 39, the news isn't as good.* In fact, a 25 year old who is diagnosed with cancer today often has a worse prognosis than 25 years ago. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 12 May 2008 | 2:00 pm
In preliminary studies, imaging techniques show different brain pathophysiology in children with bipolar disease vs children with severe irritability and ADHD. Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 12 May 2008 | 1:52 pm
Preliminary brain-imaging findings suggest that bipolar disorder develops in adolescence; future treatments may prevent progression of these brain changes. Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 12 May 2008 | 1:20 pm
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has written to the chairs of all local council Health Overview and Scrutiny Committees (OSCs) in England, asking them to use their powers to ensure that adequate consultation takes place over the development of GP-led health centres. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 12 May 2008 | 1:00 pm
Cancer researchers and physicians have warned of the link between unprotected sun exposure and the development of skin cancer for decades, but experts from Yale Cancer Center warn that recent publicity about a new study linking a decreased risk of breast cancer to increased levels of vitamin D may be confusing. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 12 May 2008 | 1:00 pm
Leading mental health charity Mind publishes a shocking new report that shows that debt is a significant factor in worsening our mental health. As the credit crunch hits and the cost of living soars, this worrying new evidence shows the extent of debt's impact, with over 50% of respondents going without food and heating. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 12 May 2008 | 1:00 pm
Controlling direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising of prescription drugs has an important role to play in making prescription drugs more affordable for the overall U.S. health care system. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 12 May 2008 | 1:00 pm
The Autism Awareness Campaign UK is urging the Minister Ivan Lewis to launch a debate on Social Care and the Elderly with Autism in the wake of his recent announcement. Autism is a neuro developmental disorder - over 500,000 people in the UK are on the autism spectrum. In 10 years time there could be well over a million people with autism. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 12 May 2008 | 1:00 pm
Imaging studies of patients with depression have identified brain-circuit abnormalities that correlated with symptoms of anhedonia, researchers report. Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 12 May 2008 | 12:50 pm
Ringing in at roughly US$2900 a month, experts are questioning whether a new treatment schedule or other strategies can be used to make the drug more accessible. Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 12 May 2008 | 12:28 pm
The Farm Bill agreement announced by U.S. House and Senate negotiators will encourage biofuel producers to move more rapidly to commercialize advanced biofuels and help farmers transition to growing energy crops for a sustainable biofuel industry. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 12 May 2008 | 12:00 pm
The American Medical Association highlighted its support for electronic prescribing, and outlined key steps to move forward with broader adoption of e-prescribing at a meeting with stakeholders held at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 12 May 2008 | 12:00 pm
France's cabinet is to hear a proposal to make breathalysers mandatory at late-night clubs and cafes. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 12 May 2008 | 5:41 am
A small drug company said it won approval Friday from the Food and Drug Administration to market the first drug meant to undo the effects of local dental anesthesia.
People with mental health problems are struggling to make ends meet, the charity Mind finds. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 11 May 2008 | 11:06 pm
A gene found to be linked with pre-eclampsia may lead to diagnostic test and early treatment, say US researchers. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 11 May 2008 | 11:05 pm
People with diabetes who use insulin are no more prone to car accidents, research shows. Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 11 May 2008 | 11:05 pm
