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5 Tips: How to Keep Your New Year's ResolutionWhatever you resolve to do differently in 2009, vow also to develop a strategy to make it happen.Source: Livescience.com - Health | 31 Dec 2009 | 7:03 pm What Science Says about Enlightened SexAnother year, another batch of boring resolutions. So why not resolve to have better sex?Source: Livescience.com - Health | 31 Dec 2009 | 2:57 pm Exercise Improves Kids' AcademicsAerobic exercise improves a student's fitness level and test scores, too.Source: Livescience.com - Health | 29 Dec 2009 | 2:06 pm Polish gas supply via Ukraine falls 11 percentWARSAW, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Russian gas deliveries to Poland through Ukraine fell further on Saturday, dropping by 5 million cubic metres a day, but deliveries through Belarus made up for the shortfall,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 3 Jan 2009 | 1:23 pm India's West Bengal reports fresh bird flu outbreakKOLKATA, India (Reuters) - Health and veterinary workers culled poultry in a densely populated eastern Indian state on Saturday after a fresh outbreak of H5N1 bird flu, officials said.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 3 Jan 2009 | 12:24 pm UPDATE 1-Russia awaits Ukraine response to talks offer-GazpromPRAGUE, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Negotiations over disputed gas contracts cannot resume because there has been no relevant response from the Ukrainian side, Gazprom's export head Alexander Medvedev said in Prague...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 3 Jan 2009 | 11:59 am Italy watchdog fines 9 power firms 1.275 mln eurosROME, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Italy's antitrust authority said on Saturday it had imposed fines totalling 1.275 million euros ($1.77 million) on nine gas and electricity companies for misleading consumers about...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 3 Jan 2009 | 11:06 am Russia-Ukraine talks unable to resume for now - GazpromPRAGUE, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Negotiations over disputed gas contracts are unable to resume because there has been no relevant response from the Ukraine side, Russian group Gazprom's export head Alexander...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 3 Jan 2009 | 10:58 am Department Promoting Early Substance Use Screening ProcessThe Wyoming Department of Health is strengthening its promotion of early screening for substance use-related health issues by reimbursing Wyoming healthcare providers who participate through its EqualityCare (Medicaid) program. Known as Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), the simple screening process involves just a few questions.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 3 Jan 2009 | 9:00 am Two Compounds In The Trofex™ Prostate Cancer Molecular Imaging Program Specifically Target Prostate Cancer CellsMolecular Insight Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIPI) announced today the publication of a preclinical study describing the synthesis and initial evaluation of two series of radiolabeled small molecules that target prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), a validated molecular marker for prostate cancer.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 3 Jan 2009 | 9:00 am A New Light On The Anti-tumor Mechanisms Of Scutellaria BarbataMedicinal plants have been used as traditional remedies for hundreds of years. Among them, S. barbata has been traditionally used in treatment of hepatitis, inflammation, osteomyelitis and gynecological diseases in China. Studies indicate that extracts from S. barbata have growth inhibitory effects on a number of human cancers.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 3 Jan 2009 | 9:00 am A Rigorous Method For Liver BiopsyLiver biopsy is still considered the gold standard for grading, staging and "stad-ging" the chronic liver disease. In addition, it remains a primary source for acquiring new knowledge on the liver pathology.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 3 Jan 2009 | 9:00 am Composition Of Matter Patent Covering Adipose-Derived Stem And Progenitor Cells IssuedCytori (NASDAQ: CYTX) announced today that U.S. patent # 7,470,537 (the '537 patent) has been issued to the University of California, which covers a population of stem cells, progenitor cells and other replicating cells, which can be obtained from human adipose tissue. The composition of matter patent is licensed to Cytori through its agreement with the University of California.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 3 Jan 2009 | 9:00 am In Lung Cancer, Silencing One Crucial Gene Disrupts Normal Functioning Of GenomeWhile examining patterns of DNA modification in lung cancer, a team of international researchers has discovered what they say is a surprising new mechanism. They say that "silencing" of a single gene in lung cancer led to a general impairment in genome-wide changes in cells, contributing to cancer development and progression.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 3 Jan 2009 | 9:00 am Why Prostate Cancer Patients Fail Hormone Deprivation TherapyThe hormone deprivation therapy that prostate cancer patients often take gives them only a temporary fix, with tumors usually regaining their hold within a couple of years. Now, researchers at Johns Hopkins have discovered critical differences in the hormone receptors on prostate cancer cells in patients who no longer respond to this therapy. The findings, reported in the Jan.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 3 Jan 2009 | 9:00 am GTx Submits New Drug Application For Toremifene 80 Mg For Prevention Of Bone Fractures In Men With Prostate Cancer On Androgen Deprivation TherapyGTx, Inc. (Nasdaq: GTXI) today announced the submission of a New Drug Application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for toremifene 80 mg, an oral selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), for the prevention of bone fractures in men with prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). "ADT has helped improve survival for men with advanced prostate cancer.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 3 Jan 2009 | 9:00 am Connecticut Department Of Public Health Urges Residents To Consider Their Health When Choosing A New Year's ResolutionThe Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging people to consider resolutions for a healthy lifestyle for the New Year. Whether your resolution is to take better care of your general health, lose weight, or quit using tobacco, the DPH offers tips and resources to help you succeed in leading a healthier lifestyle.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 3 Jan 2009 | 9:00 am A New Cigarette Hazard: ‘Third-Hand Smoke’Toxic residue from cigarette smoke clings to hair and carpets, endangering children, experts say. .Source: NYT > Health | 3 Jan 2009 | 8:48 am Morning Rounds: Missing Surgeons, Financial Worries and Safer CigarettesHealth news from around the Web. .Source: NYT > Health | 3 Jan 2009 | 8:47 am Recipes for Health: Red Lentil and Bulgur KuftehA vegetarian version of a Middle Eastern favorite makes for an excellent appetizer or side dish.Source: NYT > Health | 3 Jan 2009 | 8:44 am Well: Keeping That Diet ResolutionA number of Web sites offer tools and support for keeping weight loss resolutions.Source: NYT > Health | 3 Jan 2009 | 8:27 am Fat Tissue Is Sensitive To IrradiationResearchers led by Dr. Béatrice Cousin at Institut Louis Bugnard found that irradiation damages fat tissue. They report their findings in the January 2009 issue of The American Journal of Pathology. Radiation therapy directed at cancer management also damages normal tissues.Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 3 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am Routine Cystoscopy After Hysterectomy Identifies "Silent" Urinary Tract InjuriesUniversal intraoperative cystoscopy following hysterectomy allows immediate repair of injuries to the ureter and bladder that would otherwise go undetected, physicians in New Orleans report in the January issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 2 Jan 2009 | 11:29 pm FDA Safety Changes: Clolar, Precedex, TreandaThe FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for clofarabine injection (Clolar), dexmedetomidine HCl injection (Precedex), and bendamustine HCl injection (Treanda).Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 2 Jan 2009 | 11:26 pm Infection cuts mosquitoes' lives shortSYDNEY (Reuters) - Infecting mosquitoes with a common bacteria can cut their lives short and reduce the likelihood they will transmit dengue and other diseases, Australian researchers...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 2 Jan 2009 | 11:02 pm UPDATE 2-Recycled Paper Greetings files Chapter 11LOS ANGELES, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Recycled Paper Greetings Inc filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Friday as part of its proposed sale to American Greetings Corp , while its investors charged that the suitor...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 2 Jan 2009 | 10:20 pm Bionovo Publishes Discoveries in Predictable Tissue Selectivity for Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators PlatformSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 2 Jan 2009 | 10:02 pm 'Be A Fan' of Special Olympics Throughout JanuarySource: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 2 Jan 2009 | 10:00 pm CAFE-LLA: Statin Therapy Does Not Influence Central Aortic Pressure or HemodynamicsStatins are beneficial in patients with hypertension but have no effect on central aortic pressures, pulse-wave augmentation, or any other central hemodynamic parameter.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 2 Jan 2009 | 10:00 pm Long, Violent Childhood Tantrums Could Be Sign of Psychiatric DisorderIn a study on aggressive behavior during childhood temper tantrums, researchers identify 5 red flags that possibly indicate a psychiatric disorder and need for a referral to a specialist.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 2 Jan 2009 | 10:00 pm FDA Safety Changes: Clolar, Precedex, TreandaThe FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for clofarabine injection (Clolar), dexmedetomidine HCl injection (Precedex), and bendamustine HCl injection (Treanda).Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 2 Jan 2009 | 10:00 pm Selective Digestive, Oropharyngeal Decontamination May Reduce Intensive Care MortalityIn an intensive care unit, mortality rate was reduced by 3.5 percentage points with selective digestive tract decontamination and by 2.9 percentage points with selective oropharyngeal decontamination.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 2 Jan 2009 | 10:00 pm Routine Cystoscopy After Hysterectomy Identifies "Silent" Urinary Tract InjuriesUniversal intraoperative cystoscopy after a hysterectomy allows immediate repair of injuries to the ureter and bladder that would otherwise go undetected, according to a study.Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 2 Jan 2009 | 10:00 pm FDA Warns That Tinzaparin Increases Mortality Risk in Elderly Patients With Renal InsufficiencyA clinical study indicated that tinzaparin may lead to an increased risk for death in all renal-impaired elderly patients receiving tinzaparin.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 2 Jan 2009 | 9:49 pm The best way to measure body fatIf your pants feel tighter than usual, you might begin to suspect that you've gained a couple of pounds. But at what point should you begin to worry that the weight gain is serious? Could you be one of the approximately two-thirds of American adults who are either overweight or obese, with an increased risk for conditions like diabetes and heart disease? While no single measurement is perfect, here are a few ways to size yourself up.Source: CNN.com - Health | 2 Jan 2009 | 9:19 pm MAKE IT FIT(TM) Offers Virtually Free Fitness Service to All Mississippi Residents on 'Make Mississippi Fit Day'Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 2 Jan 2009 | 9:11 pm Alternative Vaccine Schedule Stirs DebateAn article in Pediatrics criticizes a popular book on the timing of children's vaccines.WebMD Health News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 2 Jan 2009 | 7:11 pm Prasugrel FDA Hearing Set for February 3, 2009An FDA advisory committee will review prasugrel for the treatment of ACS patients who are managed with PCI on February 3, 2009. Separately, the FDA has also said it may consider changing the label for clopidogrel following studies published last week that show it might not be effective in up to 30% of patients.Heartwire Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 2 Jan 2009 | 6:55 pm Kids' lungs benefit from longer breast feeding (Reuters)Reuters - Children who are breast fed for at least 4 months may have better lung function than children who are breast fed for shorter periods of time and children who are bottle fed, a new study suggests.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 2 Jan 2009 | 6:34 pm Wallace and Gromit help to fight obesity (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 2 Jan 2009 | 5:08 pm Skin Deep: To Squint or to See the LightWith new treatments, baby boomers pay the price to shed the glasses.Source: NYT > Health | 2 Jan 2009 | 4:59 pm Cough medicine ingredient may treat prostate cancer (Reuters)Reuters - Noscapine, a natural substance found in cough medicine, may prove useful in treating advanced prostate cancer, according to studies in mice.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 2 Jan 2009 | 3:27 pm Study to pinpoint best rehab treatments for TBIJanuary 02, 2009 Jan. 2--Rush University Medical Center is one of 11 health-care facilities in the United States and Canada that will share a $4.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to identify the most effective rehabilitation therapies for traumatic brain injuries.Source: PsycPORT.com | 2 Jan 2009 | 2:06 pm
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