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Why are politicians so keen on appearing to be fit?Are the days of the portly politician gone? Why do politicians always seem to catch the fitness bug and how can they keep in tip top shape on the election trail?Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 14 Apr 2010 | 2:25 am Smoking May Counteract Benefit Of Moderate Drinking On Stroke RiskNew research finds any beneficial effect of drinking moderate amounts of alcohol on stroke may be counteracted by cigarette smoking, according to research that will be presented as part of the late-breaking science program at the American Academy of Neurology's 62nd Annual Meeting in Toronto, April 10 - 17, 2010. Scientists followed the drinking and smoking habits of 22,524 people in the United Kingdom who were between the ages of 39 and 79 and did not have a history of heart attack or stroke at the start of the study. During the 12-year study, 864 strokes occurred...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 14 Apr 2010 | 12:00 am A never-ending wait for justice in Philippine jailJerry Ballento entered the brutal Philippine prison system when he was just 17 after being accused of robbery and homicide. Eight years later, he is wasting away at the infamous Manila...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 13 Apr 2010 | 11:51 pm Concierge Choice Physicians Introduces New Program Exclusively For CardiologistsThe nation's leader in hybrid concierge medicine, Concierge Choice PhysiciansTM (CCP), has introduced the first targeted and viable concierge program for non-invasive cardiologists who also provide other internal medicine services to patients. Called Concierge Choice CardiologySM, the new program employs the CCP hybrid model to offset many of the economic and professional challenges that recent changes in reimbursement rates have created...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 13 Apr 2010 | 11:00 pm Maternal Deaths Decline Sharply Across the GlobeFor the first time in decades, there has been a significant drop worldwide in deaths from pregnancy and childbirth.Source: NYT > Health | 13 Apr 2010 | 10:45 pm Chocolate makers show off Syria's sweeter sideBelgium and Switzerland may be the current kings of chocolate, but Syrian confectioners believe another country deserves to be up there too, and already they are feeding an international...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 13 Apr 2010 | 10:23 pm SunTech Medical Donates Supplies To Haiti Relief EffortSunTech Medical, a medical device manufacturer headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, has partnered with MedShare to support the "Help for Haiti" campaign with a donation of medical products and supplies. SunTech Medical manufactures non-invasive blood pressure measurement devices and technology as well as a full line of blood pressure cuffs. With their donation, approximately $25,000 in medical supplies will go to support the Haiti relief effort...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 13 Apr 2010 | 10:00 pm Healthy Diet Could Cut Alzheimer's Disease Risk (HealthDay)HealthDay - MONDAY, April 12 (HealthDay News) -- Eating a diet high in vegetables, fish, fruit, nuts and poultry, and low in red meat and butter may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, new research finds.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 13 Apr 2010 | 9:48 pm Health Tip: Prevent Air Bag Injuries in Children (HealthDay)HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Air bags were designed with adults in mind, the Nemours Foundation says.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 13 Apr 2010 | 9:48 pm Clinical Trials Update: April 13, 2010 (HealthDay)HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 13 Apr 2010 | 9:48 pm Kids With Rare Condition Lack Racial Prejudice (HealthDay)HealthDay - TUESDAY, April 13 (HealthDay News) -- Children with a rare condition called Williams syndrome appear to lack social fear, and with it, racial prejudice, a new study shows.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 13 Apr 2010 | 9:48 pm Hormones Tied to Diabetes Might Also Influence Fertility (HealthDay)HealthDay - TUESDAY, April 13 (HealthDay News) -- A new study in mice suggests that the hormones leptin and insulin work together in the brain to control blood sugar levels and, in a surprise to researchers, female fertility.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 13 Apr 2010 | 9:48 pm Weight-Loss Surgery May Ease Childbirth Risks (HealthDay)HealthDay - TUESDAY, April 13 (HealthDay News) -- Undergoing weight-loss surgery before having a baby greatly lowers the risk that obese women will develop major health problems during pregnancy, a new study reports.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 13 Apr 2010 | 9:48 pm Hospital Infection Problem PersistsAlthough infections acquired by patients at hospitals are largely preventable, the rates continue to increase.Source: NYT > Health | 13 Apr 2010 | 9:20 pm Nebraska Law Sets New Limits on AbortionProponents of the new law say they want to spare fetuses pain. Critics think the goal is to set up a challenge to Roe v. Wade.Source: NYT > Health | 13 Apr 2010 | 9:10 pm Republican Official in Georgia Resists Health Care LawA candidate for governor has chosen not to comply with a federal request to create a state pool for high-risk insurance plans.Source: NYT > Health | 13 Apr 2010 | 9:06 pm Rib-X To Present Data On Delafloxacin At European Congress Of Clinical Microbiology And Infectious DiseasesRib-X Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a development-stage antibiotics company with a broad product pipeline based on its innovative discovery platform, announced that an oral presentation of data for delafloxacin, its lead antibiotic candidate, will be given at the 20th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID), April 10-14, in Vienna, Austria by Paul G. Ambrose, Pharm.D, FIDSA, Director, Institute for Clinical Pharmacodynamics, Ordway Research Institute...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 13 Apr 2010 | 9:00 pm UnitedHealth and Y.M.C.A. Join in Diabetes FightA clinically tested program, in which losing 5 percent of body weight cut the risk of Type 2 diabetes by more than half, will be expanded to Y.M.C.A.’s in seven cities.Source: NYT > Health | 13 Apr 2010 | 8:55 pm Australia's Wesfarmers says agrees coal pricesMELBOURNE, April 14 (Reuters) - Australian conglomerate Wesfarmers Ltd said on Wednesday it has agreed to new quarterly coal price contracts, including a 70 percent increase for most of its Curragh coking...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 13 Apr 2010 | 8:27 pm Inhibitex Reports Results Of Interim Analysis Of Phase II Clinical Trial Of FV-100Inhibitex, Inc. (Nasdaq: INHX) announced that the independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) responsible for reviewing safety data from the Company's ongoing Phase II clinical trial of FV-100 met, as scheduled, after the Company had provided it with 30-day follow-up data on the first half of the patients that the Company plans to enroll in the trial...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 13 Apr 2010 | 8:00 pm Doctor shortage? 28 states may expand nurses' role (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 13 Apr 2010 | 7:33 pm New Amendment Would Delay Medicare Pay Cut to June 1Right now, the Senate bill under consideration would extend the effective date of the reduction from April 1 to May 1.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 13 Apr 2010 | 7:23 pm RPT-UPDATE 4-China to up fuel prices 4 pct, 1st hike since Nov* Rise to prompt refiners to continue high processing rateSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 13 Apr 2010 | 7:01 pm Teva Announces Copaxone(R) Reaches One Million Patient Years Of Experience In The Treatment Of Multiple SclerosisTeva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. (NASDAQ: TEVA) announced today that Copaxone® (glatiramer acetate injection), has now achieved one million patient years of experience in the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). This analysis is based on internal data submitted annually to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). "This milestone underscores the established long-term efficacy and safety of Copaxone® to physicians and patients who rely on the therapy to manage MS," said Kenneth Johnson M.D...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 13 Apr 2010 | 7:00 pm Parasite 'a growing stroke risk'A tropical parasitic disease is becoming an increasingly common cause of stroke, according to Spanish research.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 13 Apr 2010 | 6:59 pm Aspirin 'reduces migraine pain'An aspirin can reduce migraine headache pain within two hours for more than half of people who take it, says a study.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 13 Apr 2010 | 6:49 pm US WCoast Products-Region feels tighter supplyHOUSTON, April 13 (Reuters) - West Coast gasoline values rose on Tuesday with the Pacific Northwest market continuing to lead the region because of expectations of tighter supply, traders said.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 13 Apr 2010 | 6:41 pm Dozens of countries unlikely to meet UN goals to reduce mother and child deathsDozens of countries are unlikely to meet U.N. goals to significantly reduce the deaths of mothers and children by 2015 without a new approach to health care and an additional $20 billion...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 13 Apr 2010 | 6:11 pm Standard Process Launches Enzycore To Aid Healthy DigestionOur body is a dynamic organism that responds to not just what we eat, but also to when and how we eat. Without realizing it, we can put up barriers that affect our digestive health. Things like changing our diet, eating on the run, and even aging and stress, are all challenges to our digestion process. To help your body overcome these challenges, Standard Process Inc. offers Enzycore, the newest product in its line of digestive supplements...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 13 Apr 2010 | 6:00 pm BP to invest $1 bln plus in alt energy this yearLAGUNA NIGUEL, California, April 13 (Reuters) - Oil major BP Plc plans to invest more than $1 billion this year on alternative energy development, the head of BP's alternative energy unit said on Tuesday...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 13 Apr 2010 | 5:11 pm With doctor shortage, 'Dr. Nurses' seek bigger role in primary care in 28 statesCHICAGO - A nurse may soon be the doctor. With a looming shortage of primary care doctors, 28 states are considering expanding the authority of nurse practitioners. These nurses with...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 13 Apr 2010 | 5:09 pm UPDATE 2-Transocean's Libya rig deal threatened by embargo* Swiss-based Noble, Weatherford also have Libya work (Adds other companies that moved to Switzerland with work in Libya, background, byline)Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 13 Apr 2010 | 5:06 pm Drug could curb involuntary outbursts of tears or laughter linked to MS, ALSSheryl Ubelacker, Health Reporter, THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - An experimental drug has been developed that could help people with a little-known condition that causes frequent,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 13 Apr 2010 | 5:03 pm Peanut Allergy Misdiagnosed In 2 Out Of 3 CasesAllergy to peanuts is one of the most common and feared food allergies. Due to its infamously severe reactions, peanut allergy has always been associated with a deep anxiety, especially in parents of peanut allergic children. Now, a recent study makes it possible to give a majority of these parents some reassuring news...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 13 Apr 2010 | 5:00 pm Gilead Initiates Phase III Clinical Program Evaluating Single-Tablet, Once-Daily "Quad" Regimen For HIVGilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:GILD) today announced that it has dosed the first patient in the Phase III clinical program evaluating its investigational fixed-dose, single-tablet "Quad" regimen of elvitegravir, cobicistat (formerly GS 9350), emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. The Phase III clinical program for the Quad includes two studies (Studies 102 and 103) that will evaluate the Quad regimen versus a standard of care among HIV-1 infected antiretroviral treatment-naïve adults...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 13 Apr 2010 | 4:00 pm Study: Malpractice worries help drive health costs (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 13 Apr 2010 | 3:15 pm H1N1 Flu Takes Toll on Military, Young PeopleA Singapore study shows certain groups have higher H1N1 swine flu infection rates.Heartwire Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 13 Apr 2010 | 3:07 pm Hospital Beds - The Missing Link In Health Reform, AustraliaAMA President, Dr Andrew Pesce, said today that the Government's hospital reforms will not be fully effective unless all governments work together to deliver 3,870 new public hospital beds and the staff and resources required to operate them. Dr Pesce said the AMA had carefully examined the Federal Government's policy announcements, as well as the alternative Victorian Government proposal, and the biggest thing missing is certainty on hospital beds...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 13 Apr 2010 | 3:00 pm Smoking Negates Positive Effect of Moderate Alcohol Use on Stroke RiskAny potential benefit of moderate drinking on stroke risk may be counteracted by smoking.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 13 Apr 2010 | 2:44 pm Continued Efficacy for Dextromethorphan/Quinidine Combination for Pseudobulbar AffectOpen-label extension results support previous randomized findings showing reduced emotional lability in patients with MS and ALS.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 13 Apr 2010 | 2:25 pm Epilepsy drugs linked to suicideSome antiseizure drugs used to treat epilepsy as well as depression and other conditions are associated with a higher risk of suicide and violent death, according to a new study.Source: CNN.com - Health | 13 Apr 2010 | 2:05 pm Questionnaire May Help Screen Teens for Major Depression in Primary CareThe Patient Health Questionnaire 2-item depression screen has good sensitivity and specificity for the detection of major depression among adolescents in primary care.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 13 Apr 2010 | 1:30 pm Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Immunocompetent Patients ReviewedA review for family clinicians describes diagnostic and treatment strategies for immunocompetent patients with skin and soft tissue infections, especially methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 13 Apr 2010 | 1:27 pm Guidelines Address Pulmonary Complications of Cystic FibrosisOptimal management of hemoptysis, pneumothorax, and other pulmonary complications of cystic fibrosis can improve survival duration and quality of life.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 13 Apr 2010 | 1:19 pm Disproportional Impact of Lung Cancer on African AmericansA new report from the American Lung Association highlights the racial difference in the burden of lung cancer.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 13 Apr 2010 | 12:33 pm Recipes for Health: Marinated BeetsPerfect for healthy snacks, these beets will keep in the refrigerator for at least a week.Source: NYT > Health | 13 Apr 2010 | 11:49 am Colonoscopy Associated With Decrease in Colorectal-Cancer-Related DeathAt the population level, increased use of colonoscopy was associated with a lower death rate from colorectal cancer.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 13 Apr 2010 | 11:48 am Driving While DementedNew guidelines on driving and dementia are less definitive than many caregivers might have hoped for.Source: NYT > Health | 13 Apr 2010 | 11:18 am Gene Variant Tied to Malaria Protection May Explain Extra Susceptibility to LupusA genetic variant that predisposes patients to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) also protects against severe malaria, researchers report on Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 13 Apr 2010 | 10:59 am Alzheimer's Self Test Works Surprisingly WellA new handwritten Alzheimer's test assesses cognitive abilities in older adults. The test could one day serve as a tool to help detect Alzheimer's disease.Source: Livescience.com - Health | 13 Apr 2010 | 10:40 am Recipes for Health: Quick Sweet and Sour Cucumber PicklesThese cucumbers, marinated in seasoned rice vinegar, are great on sandwiches and go well with fish.Source: NYT > Health | 13 Apr 2010 | 10:35 am All closed upWhy do donors tick the opt-out box for eyes?Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 13 Apr 2010 | 10:18 am Surgeons Operate More When They Own the Surgery CenterDoctors financially invested in an outpatient surgical center perform twice as many surgeries than doctors with no such financial stake, a clear conflict of interest.Source: Livescience.com - Health | 13 Apr 2010 | 9:49 am Smoking 'cancels alcohol gains'Sensible drinking can substantially reduce the risk of a stroke, but only in non smokers, research suggests.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 13 Apr 2010 | 9:21 am Will Health Overhaul Incentives Also Penalize Some Workers?Some fear that while healthy employees might reap health insurance discounts, workplace programs could end up raising costs for the chronically ill.Source: NYT > Health | 13 Apr 2010 | 9:00 am Bret Michaels has emergency appendectomyBret Michaels tried to ignore the pain in his stomach Sunday night, hoping he could make the stage for a show in San Antonio, Texas.Source: CNN.com - Health | 13 Apr 2010 | 7:44 am Belgian student limit scrutinisedThe EU's top court asks Belgium to justify a decree limiting the numbers of foreign students who can attend medical courses.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 13 Apr 2010 | 6:09 am Iraqi elite boost beauty with plastic surgeryBeauty salons are popping up on the scarred streets of Iraq's capital and as the violence recedes, more people are looking for cosmetic surgery to give them a lift.Source: CNN.com - Health | 13 Apr 2010 | 3:20 am
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