The Price of Beauty: As Doctors Cater to Looks, Skin Patients Wait

Dermatology is becoming a two-tier business in which higher-paying customers are often pampered.


Source: NYT > Health | 28 Jul 2008 | 3:01 pm

Fitter Alzheimer's patients had healthier brains

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Source: CNN.com - Health | 28 Jul 2008 | 2:58 pm

New Research on Pre-Eclampsia in Mice May Have Important Implications for Humans


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 28 Jul 2008 | 2:21 pm

Prime Therapeutics Supports CMS Proposal to Limit Spread Pricing in Medicare Part D Administration


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 28 Jul 2008 | 2:11 pm

Military Health System Contract Awarded to General Dynamics


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 28 Jul 2008 | 2:08 pm

Mylan Launches First Generic Version of Antihypertensive Sular(R) ER in the United States


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 28 Jul 2008 | 2:03 pm

Poll Finds 48% Support For, 39% Opposition To California Parental Notification Ballot Initiative

About 48% of likely California voters said they support an initiative on the state's Nov. 4 ballot that would require parental notification before minors could receive abortions, while 39% of likely voters said they oppose it, according to a Field Poll released earlier this week, the Contra Costa Times reports.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 28 Jul 2008 | 2:00 pm

Horizon Information Services and Vocollect Healthcare Systems Announce Strategic Reseller Agreement


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 28 Jul 2008 | 2:00 pm

FCP Teaming With FreeLinc on Seaport-e Contracts


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 28 Jul 2008 | 2:00 pm

Fit Alzheimer's patients have less brain atrophy, study finds (AP)

An old person suffering from Alzheimer's disease is seen at a hospital. A nearly forgotten Russian-made drug, formulated to combat hay fever, helps improve cognitive abilities in patients with Alzheimer's disease, according to the results of a year-long trial published on Thursday.(AFP/File/Fred Tanneau)AP - Patients in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease who performed better on a treadmill test had less atrophy in the areas of the brain that control memory, according to a study released Sunday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:51 pm

Tempur-Pedic Introduces Two New Beds to Line of Luxury Sleep Systems


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:48 pm

Scientists Reveal Roadmap to Brain Health That Can Be Passed Down to Future Generations: Exercise, Omega-3, Folic Acid, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:47 pm

Controversy About Lack of Placebo Group Decline in Alzheimer's Clinical Trials


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:39 pm

PTC Therapeutics Honored for Patient Advocacy Efforts by the Genetic Alliance


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsHealth | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:30 pm

Most Fit Have Less Brain Atrophy From Alzheimer's (HealthDay)

HealthDay - SUNDAY, July 27 (HealthDay News) -- Physical fitness can help the mind, body and quality of life of people with early Alzheimer's disease and dementia, according to new research.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:02 pm

Federal Standards For Long-Term Care Insurance Policies Needed, Witnesses At House Hearing Say

Witnesses on Thursday at a House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing called on federal lawmakers to require minimum standards for private long-term care insurance policies, CQ HealthBeat reports.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:00 pm

CBS' 'Evening News' Examines HIV/AIDS Among Blacks In U.S.

CBS' "Evening News"on Thursday examined HIV/AIDS among blacks living in the U.S. According to CDC, blacks accounted for 49% of new HIV/AIDS diagnoses in 2006, despite making up only 13% of the population. In addition, 69% of AIDS cases among those ages 13 to 19 and 56% among those ages 20 to 24 are black, the "Evening News" reports.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:00 pm

Got insomnia? Get your ZZZs back

It's the middle of the night and Steven Ford is wide awake. He's one of an estimated one-third of Americans who suffer from sleep difficulties. Read on to find which kind you have and what you can do for relief.


Source: CNN.com - Health | 28 Jul 2008 | 12:25 pm

House Approves Global AIDS Bill, Measure Sent To President Bush

The House on Thursday voted 303-115 to approve a measure (HR 5501) that would reauthorize the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief at $48 billion through 2013 and sent the bill to President Bush, who is expected to sign it next week, CQ Today reports. The bill passed in the Senate on July 16 (Graham-Silverman, CQ Today, 7/24). The U.S.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 28 Jul 2008 | 12:00 pm

Va. U.S. Senate Candidate Warner Says He Would Not Impose 'Single Litmus Test' On Supreme Court Nominees

Former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner (D), a candidate for a U.S. Senate seat, after a recent debate said that there would be "no single litmus test issue" when deciding whether he would vote to confirm a Supreme Court nominee, the Washington Post reports.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 28 Jul 2008 | 12:00 pm

Science Publishes Online Collection About HIV/AIDS Funding

Special Online Collection: HIV/AIDS -- Follow the Money, Science: The July 25 issue of Science includes a special collection that examines how HIV/AIDS funding has been spent over the past 10 years. It also includes two case studies with accompanying videos, as well as perspective pieces that look at progress and challenges of microbicide and HIV vaccine research.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 28 Jul 2008 | 12:00 pm

Spring (Tex.) ISD Named First District Of The Year In School Nutrition

Spring (Tex.) Independent School District was named the District of the Year in School Nutrition on the final day of the School Nutrition Association's Annual National Conference. The District's Child Nutrition Department was recognized for serving an increasing number of healthy school breakfasts and lunches and for superior financial and program management.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 28 Jul 2008 | 12:00 pm

Blacks Do Better With Kidneys From Cardiac-Death Donors

A new study has found that renal transplants in black patients appear to be more successful if the donor is black and has died of cardiac causes rather than brain death. The results add weight to the notion that outcomes with cardiac-death donor kidneys can be as good as or better than those from brain-dead donors, and the researchers hope this will help unleash a new, untapped source of organs for donation.
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Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 28 Jul 2008 | 11:28 am

Long goodbye

How Alzheimer's causes misery for the whole family
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 28 Jul 2008 | 11:14 am

Five Year Caution For Drink Driving Nurse, UK

A nurse has received a 5 year caution order from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for driving whilst under the influence of excess alcohol.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 28 Jul 2008 | 11:00 am

Veterans With Asbestos-Related Breathing Diseases May Be Entitled To Compensation From The Federal Government, Canada

The Lung Association recommends that navy veterans who worked on ships or shipyards during the Second World War and up until the 1970s to see their doctor for an examination. These veterans may have been exposed to asbestos and may have an asbestos-related breathing disease as a result.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 28 Jul 2008 | 11:00 am

Nurse Struck Off For Sexual Assault On Elderly Patient, UK

A 59 year old nurse from Sittingbourne, Kent has been struck off the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) register for conviction of a sexual assault against an elderly and vulnerable patient in his care.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 28 Jul 2008 | 11:00 am

Interactive Map Shows Deadliest U.S. Roads

Researchers compile searchable map of U.S. highway fatalities.
Source: Livescience.com - Health | 28 Jul 2008 | 10:56 am

Blood pressure drug dementia hope

A drug used to lower blood pressure could prevent or delay thousands of Alzheimer's cases, US research has suggested.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 28 Jul 2008 | 10:52 am

Typhoid women were kept in asylum

More than 40 female typhoid carriers were locked up for life in a mental hospital, the BBC learns.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 28 Jul 2008 | 10:06 am

Your DNA's in the post

Obesity, cancer, MS - the test claiming to know your risk
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 28 Jul 2008 | 9:48 am

Caffeine use common in athletes

British athletes routinely use caffeine in an attempt to boost their performance, say researchers.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 28 Jul 2008 | 7:55 am

Life sentence

Incarcerated in a mental hospital - for carrying typhoid
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 28 Jul 2008 | 6:26 am

Arts, Briefly: Think Again

The stamina it takes to play drums for a concert tour is no joke, according to a new study.


Source: NYT > Health | 28 Jul 2008 | 4:41 am

Psychologist warns against turning bullies into criminals

The Providence Journal July 27, 2008 Bullies are the new group everyone loves to hate, and can hate with impunity.
Source: PsycPORT.com | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:40 am

Bipolar disorder often unrecognized

McClatchy-Tribune Information Services -- Unrestricted July 27, 2008 The announcement that state Sen. J. James Marzilli Jr. suffers from bipolar disorder, following his arrest, has some shaking their heads in bewilderment, some in disgust.
Source: PsycPORT.com | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:40 am

Exercise slows Alzheimer's brain atrophy

Associated Press July 27, 2008 NEW YORK - Patients with early Alzheimer's disease who exercised regularly saw less deterioration in the areas of the brain which control memory, according to a study released Sunday at the 2008 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease in Chicago.
Source: PsycPORT.com | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:40 am

Sports psychologist aims to release team's potential

The Kansas City Star, Mo. July 27, 2008 Jul. 27--The Royals were stumbling through another loss when the newest member of the organization walked into an empty room overlooking the field at Kauffman Stadium. A 53-year-old psychologist sat in a cushioned chair, glanced down at the diamond and began to explain.
Source: PsycPORT.com | 28 Jul 2008 | 1:40 am

Worry 'ups men's diabetes risk'

Anxiety, depression and sleepless nights increase the risk of diabetes in men, a study by Swedish researchers suggests.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 28 Jul 2008 | 12:15 am

Air pollution still an issue in Beijing (AP)

Tourists walk through Beijing's Tiananmen Gate as a Beijing Olympics logo is seen through hazy skies in Tiananmen square Sunday July 27, 2008. A thick fog of pollution blanketed the Chinese capital on Sunday, but a city environmental official pledged that the air quality would be 'good' by the time the Summer Olympics start in 12 days. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)AP - The Chinese capital was shrouded in thick gray smog on Sunday, just 12 days before the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games. One expert warned that drastic measures enacted to cut vehicle and factory emissions in the city were no guarantee skies would be clear during competitions.



Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 28 Jul 2008 | 12:05 am

Obesity gene 'affects appetite'

The first gene clearly linked to obesity appears to make it harder for children to tell when they are full, UK research suggests.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 27 Jul 2008 | 11:39 pm

Cancer warning adds wrinkle to parenting debate (AP)

This Jan. 25, 2008 file photo shows Meghan Mulvany, 12, left, and her mother, Kate Mulvany, as they look at Meghan's cell phone at their home in Stamford, Conn. Kate says that although Meghan wanted the phone for social and status reasons, ultimately Kate got her the phone for safety reasons. (AP Photo/Bob Child, FILE)AP - When Amy Morris' twin boys, then 11, went on an academic trip to Washington last year, she agreed to give them cell phones at the program's request. But this summer she was dismayed to learn that girls at her 8-year-old daughter's day camp were using cell phones they'd taken along in their backpacks.



Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 27 Jul 2008 | 11:24 pm

Immune clue to pregnancy danger

The body's immune system may cause a common condition which is potentially dangerous for pregnant women and their babies.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 27 Jul 2008 | 5:08 pm

FDA faulted over unapproved uses of medications (AP)

FDA Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach speaks at the National Press Club in Washington in this Feb. 29, 2008 file photo. Drug companies are forbidden to promote medications for uses that have not been validated by the FDA on evidence from clinical trials. Doctors, however, can use their own independent judgment in prescribing medicines. The Government Accountability Office has delved into this practice, known as 'off-label' prescribing. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, file)AP - When a state trooper pulls over a speeding motorist, the officer usually writes out a ticket on the spot.



Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 27 Jul 2008 | 3:16 pm