California sprouts marijuana 'green rush' (AP)

In this May 20, 2009 photo, Tom Romero packs one-eighth-ounce bags of medical marijuana at The Green Door dispensary in San Francisco. Since California became the first state to legalize the drug for medicinal use, the weed that the federal government puts in the same category as heroin and cocaine has become a major economic force. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)AP - A drug deal plays out, California-style:



Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 18 Jul 2009 | 2:53 pm

Obama: Don't squander chance to reform health care (AP)

President Barack Obama speaks about health care, Friday, July 17, 2009, in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)AP - President Barack Obama told the nation Saturday that his health care overhaul is financially sound and Congress should not squander the chance to make meaningful change. Republicans didn't relent in their criticism of his plan as a costly burden unwisely on a fast track.



Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 18 Jul 2009 | 2:37 pm

UPDATE 1-Clinton meets Mumbai victims, serenaded by artisans

MUMBAI, July 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met survivors of the Mumbai attacks, talked climate change with Indian industrialists and was serenaded by village women as she visited...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 Jul 2009 | 2:19 pm

China quarantines school groups

More than 100 schoolchildren from the UK and US are quarantined in Beijing after eight tested positive for swine flu.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 18 Jul 2009 | 2:10 pm

World's Oldest Man Dies

Henry Allingham, a WWI vet, held the title for just a few weeks, gaining it last month when Tomoji Tanabe died.
Source: Livescience.com - Health | 18 Jul 2009 | 1:53 pm

Guard Against Swine Flu at Summer Camp (HealthDay)

HealthDay - SATURDAY, July 18 (HealthDay News) -- As children head off to summer camp, many parents are concerned about the risk for swine flu.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 18 Jul 2009 | 1:02 pm

More Drug Rehab for Less Violence in Mexico


Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 Jul 2009 | 11:05 am

Researchers Working On How Gold Nanoparticles Illuminated With Laser Light May Be Able To Detect And Treat Cancer

At a technical breakfast, Romain Quidant presented his research into the detection and treatment of cancer using gold nanoparticles illuminated with laser light.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 18 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

A New Software To Assess Driving Behaviour And Driving Risks

One of the aims imposed by the European Union in 2004 is to reduce the number of traffic accidents. However, despite the measures taken by the different administrations and the consequent decrease in the number of accidents, the results for 2010 are not close to those set by Europe.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 18 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

WHO Stops Tracking H1N1 Cases

"In a move that caught many public health experts by surprise, the WHO quietly announced Thursday that it would stop tracking swine flu cases and deaths around the world," the New York Times reports.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 18 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

Adolescent Drinking Linked To Behavioural Problems

Teens who drink heavily are more likely than their peers to have behavioural and attention problems and suffer from anxiety and depression, a team led by researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has reported.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 18 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

Family Physician Survey In Mainz: Patients With Depression Frequently Suffer From Medically Unexplained Pain

Pain symptoms that cannot be attributed, or at least not fully attributed, to an organic origin are more frequently and more severely experienced by patients with depression than by those without.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 18 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

Brazil demands return of UK waste

Brazilian officials demand that more than 1,400 tonnes of hazardous UK waste found in three ports be returned.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 18 Jul 2009 | 8:45 am

Bionovo's Estrogen Receptor Beta Selective Drugs Have Unique Gene Expression And Cell Type Specificity

Bionovo, Inc. (Nasdaq: BNVI) announced that a study of the gene regulation in multiple cell lines by several of their estrogen receptor beta (ERb) candidates will be published in Public Library of Science One. "In this study we show that plant-derived ERb compounds are as selective as synthetic compounds, but regulate different genes.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 18 Jul 2009 | 8:00 am

Amgen Announces KRAS Safety Update To U.S. Prescribing Information For Vectibix(R) (Panitumumab)

Amgen Inc. (Nasdaq: AMGN) announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved revisions to the U.S. prescribing information for the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFr) class of antibodies, including Vectibix((R)) (panitumumab).
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 18 Jul 2009 | 8:00 am

Journal Of Food Science And Technology Joins Springer's Publishing Portfolio

Springer, one of the leading publishers in the fields of science, technology and medicine, has signed a co-publishing agreement with the Association of Food Scientists and Technologists, India (AFST(I)), for one of their publications, the Journal of Food Science and Technology (JFST). Dr.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 18 Jul 2009 | 8:00 am

Home Oxygen Patients And Family Members Visit Capitol Hill To Ask Congress To Protect Medicare Home Oxygen Therapy Benefit

Asking members of Congress to support patient-focused reform of the Medicare home oxygen therapy benefit, patients and family members with the National Emphysema/COPD Association (NECA), a national advocacy organization representing patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other lung diseases, descended on Capitol Hill this week. Patients urged members of the U.S.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 18 Jul 2009 | 8:00 am

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Results Of Shionogi & Co. Sponsored Phase 3 Studies Of I.v. Peramivir For Influenza

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: BCRX) announced positive results from two Phase 3 studies of intravenous (i.v.) peramivir in patients with seasonal influenza. The studies were sponsored by BioCryst's partner Shionogi & Co., Ltd. of Osaka, Japan and conducted during the 2008-2009 influenza season.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 18 Jul 2009 | 8:00 am

Swine Flu Expected to Return With Opening of School

While seasonal flu season usually begins in September or October, earlier outbreaks of the swine flu are expected.


Source: NYT > Health | 18 Jul 2009 | 6:19 am

Patient Money: Making Home a Safer Place, Affordably

If older people choose to remain in houses where they are comfortable, there are many ways to shore up their homes’ safety.


Source: NYT > Health | 18 Jul 2009 | 5:37 am

Chinese bring in 764 million dlr to Taiwan: report

Chinese tourists have generated 764 million US dollars in revenue for Taiwan in a year, as ties rapidly improve between the formal rivals, a report here said Saturday. Some 370,000...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 Jul 2009 | 5:23 am

House Committee Approves Health Care Bill

The vote came hours after the Congressional Budget Office said proposals in Congress will not curb spiraling costs.


Source: NYT > Health | 18 Jul 2009 | 5:14 am

Obama to Congress: Don't lose heart on health care (AP)

President Barack Obama speaks about health care, Friday, July 17, 2009, in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)AP - President Barack Obama, worried about growing resistance to his health care plan, exhorted Congress not to "lose heart" Friday and urged deeper cost cuts to calm concern over the huge expense of covering millions of uninsured Americans.



Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 18 Jul 2009 | 4:48 am

National Briefing | Rockies: Colorado: Another Hepatitis Link to Jailed Technician

Another hepatitis C case has been linked to a Denver hospital where an infected surgery technician is accused of swapping her dirty syringes for ones filled with a powerful painkiller meant for patients.


Source: NYT > Health | 18 Jul 2009 | 4:36 am

News Analysis: Democrats Grow Wary as Health Bill Advances

Despite progress, Democrats face a tight legislative deadline and basic questions about whether their health proposals might do more harm than good.


Source: NYT > Health | 18 Jul 2009 | 4:31 am

Why We Must Ration Health Care

A utilitarian philosopher’s argument for placing a dollar value on human life.


Source: NYT > Health | 18 Jul 2009 | 4:18 am

Easy Baby or Fussy -- It May Be Out of Mom's Control (HealthDay)

HealthDay - FRIDAY, July 17 (HealthDay News) -- Whether you have an easy baby or a fussy one may have nothing to do with your parenting skills because the combination of a certain gene and a particular pattern of brain activity may determine a child's temperament, a new study has found.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 18 Jul 2009 | 3:49 am

Clinical Trials Update: July 17, 2009 (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch and ClinicalConnection.com:
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 18 Jul 2009 | 3:49 am

UPDATE 5-CIT talks to bondholders; bankruptcy still feared

* CIT shares moderate gains, bonds up Friday (Recasts to update status of talks)
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 Jul 2009 | 3:49 am

Probiotics Supplement May Help After Gastric Bypass Surgery (HealthDay)

HealthDay - FRIDAY, July 17 (HealthDay News) -- Taking a probiotics supplement after gastric bypass surgery helps patients lose weight faster and avoid vitamin B deficiency, a new study finds.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 18 Jul 2009 | 3:49 am

Ubisoft gets into the social game at Facebook

French videogame star Ubisoft made its debut in the online social scene by unveiling a gaming portal at world-leading social-networking website Facebook. UbiFriends portal came to life...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 Jul 2009 | 3:41 am

Wash after digging in sand, advises researcher who studied beachgoer illness

If you're digging in sand at the beach, a researcher who studied illnesses among beachgoers suggests you wash your hands before pulling out the picnic food. Christopher Heaney of the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 Jul 2009 | 2:38 am

SemGroup cash too tied up with Goldman - oil makers

NEW YORK, July 17 (Reuters) - A group of oil producers says bankrupt oil and gas company SemGroup LP [SEMGP.UL] does not have enough cash on hand to pay them the hundreds of millions of dollars they say...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 Jul 2009 | 2:27 am

UPDATE 3-Legendary U.S. TV news anchor Walter Cronkite dies

NEW YORK, July 17 (Reuters) - Former CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite, whose authoritative delivery of news events from the John F. Kennedy assassination to the Apollo moon landing and Vietnam War, made...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 Jul 2009 | 2:15 am

Yahoo board member Icahn wants Microsoft deal

SAN FRANCISCO/SEATTLE, July 17 (Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn spoke out in favor of a search deal between Yahoo Inc and Microsoft Corp , as talks between the two companies appeared to regain...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 Jul 2009 | 1:13 am

Tijuana Newspaper, Zeta Tijuana, Releases Detailed List of Day Care Center Owners and Their Total Earnings; Interchildren, Inc. Calls for Newspaper Boycott


Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 18 Jul 2009 | 12:52 am

National Briefing | West: California: Lawsuit Over Regulation in Pornography

An advocacy group in Los Angeles filed a lawsuit against county health officials, accusing them of failing to regulate condom use in the pornography industry to protect actors and actresses from contracting H.I.V. and other diseases.


Source: NYT > Health | 18 Jul 2009 | 12:22 am

Legal immunity set for swine flu vaccine makers (AP)

Children wear protective face masks as they play at a kindergarten in Hong Kong. A group of 52 British students and their teachers have been quarantined by Chinese authorities after four students tested positive for swine flu, the British Council said.(AFP/File/Mike Clarke)AP - The last time the government embarked on a major vaccine campaign against a new swine flu, thousands filed claims contending they suffered side effects from the shots. This time, the government has already taken steps to head that off.



Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 18 Jul 2009 | 12:15 am

Real-time scans

'They were able to remove 95% of my brain tumour'
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 17 Jul 2009 | 11:29 pm

Children 'need water fountains'

The exercise benefits to children of playing in a park can be negated by a lack of drinking water, say campaigners.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 17 Jul 2009 | 11:26 pm

Anteromedial Portal Drilling Offers Advantages Over Transtibial Approach for ACL Reconstruction

The anteromedial approach can result in a better restoration of the true anatomy of the knee ligament than the more conventional transtibial approach.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 17 Jul 2009 | 8:51 pm

H1N1 Flu Vaccine Fast-Tracked to September?

The National Biodefense Safety Board has recommended in a unanimous vote to skip all but the most preliminary clinical tests of vaccine safety and effectiveness.
WebMD Health News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 17 Jul 2009 | 8:47 pm

CDC Not Worried About Supply of H1N1 Vaccine

The US should have an adequate supply of the influenza A (H1N1) vaccine this fall despite reports of snags encountered by manufacturers and fears that they could break their contracts with the United States.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 17 Jul 2009 | 8:17 pm

Liver Transplant Outcomes for HIV-Positive Patients Similar to Those of the General Population

Hepatitis C virus co-infection confers worse outcomes for HIV patients undergoing liver transplantation.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 17 Jul 2009 | 8:11 pm

Hand transplant patient hopes to feel wife's touch (AP)

Double hand transplant recipient Jeff Kepner, 57, of Atlanta Ga., right, works with hand therapist Kimberly Maguire after discussing his nine-hour, May 4, 2009 surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh Thursday, July 16, 2009. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)AP - The nation's first double hand transplant patient can wriggle his new fingers a little bit now and grab a tennis ball, but what he really wants to do is be able to feel his wife's hands when he holds them.



Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 17 Jul 2009 | 7:45 pm

Forty Years' War: In Push for Cancer Screening, Limited Benefits

For many cancers, early detection efforts offer little benefit at high expense, and present a real risk of harm.


Source: NYT > Health | 17 Jul 2009 | 6:59 pm

Good and Bad News for Possible Warfarin Competitors

A once-daily factor Xa inhibitor is in a phase 3 trial in patients with AF, but the fate of a warfarin analog hangs in the balance following a disappointing phase 2/3 study.
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 17 Jul 2009 | 6:37 pm

When Do They Need a Fig Leaf?

Children like to strip down when the weather gets hot — but not everyone approves.


Source: NYT > Health | 17 Jul 2009 | 5:37 pm

FDA Approves Taxus Liberté "Long" Stent

The stent is designed to treat arterial lesions up to 38 mm in length and could potentially reduce the number of stents used in complex cases, according to the company.
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 17 Jul 2009 | 5:30 pm

US Obesity Rates Highest in Blacks, Hispanics

Obesity prevalence was highest in the South and Midwest regions and lowest in the West. On a state level, obesity prevalence soared to its highest level in Maine (45.1% for black Americans) and was at its lowest in DC (9% in white Americans).
Heartwire
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 17 Jul 2009 | 5:30 pm

Skin Deep: Tossing Out the Diet and Embracing the Fat

A loose alliance of therapists, scientists and others explore whether ignoring dieting will make weight go away.


Source: NYT > Health | 17 Jul 2009 | 5:10 pm

Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma Rates Slowing in Canada

The results of a study published in the July issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology suggest that the rates of cutaneous malignant melanoma are slowing in central Canada. For both sexes, the change is confined to subjects younger than 60 years of age.
Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 17 Jul 2009 | 4:16 pm

Hormonal Contraception Increases Thromboembolism Risk Among African Americans

Hormonal contraception, and possibly the sickle cell trait, increase the risk of venous thromboembolisma (VTE) among African American women, according to a report in the June issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 17 Jul 2009 | 3:59 pm

Most Early Psychological Interventions Do Not Cut PTSD Risk

A Cochrane review finds that early, multisession psychotherapy does not reduce posttraumatic stress disorder risk in trauma survivors.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 17 Jul 2009 | 3:56 pm

Alzheimer's gene may impair middle-aged memory

People with a gene variant that sharply increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease in old age may show memory impairment earlier than thought -- sometimes well before their 60th birthday, according to new study in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 17 Jul 2009 | 2:10 pm