Health and Medical News Headlines for April 16, 2010

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The symptoms which mean you should go indoors
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 16 Apr 2010 | 4:08 am

Producing A Preservative From Onion, A Natural Alternative

Some components of the onion have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, making it possible to use this bulb for food preservation. This is demonstrated by researchers from the Polytechnic University of Cataluna (UPC) and the University of Barcelona (UB) in a study that has just been published in the International Journal of Food Science and Technology...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 16 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

New CU-Boulder Study Finds Materialistic People Liked Less By Peers Than 'Experiential' People

People who pursue happiness through material possessions are liked less by their peers than people who pursue happiness through life experiences, according to a new study led by University of Colorado at Boulder psychology Professor Leaf Van Boven. Van Boven has spent a decade studying the social costs and benefits of pursuing happiness through the acquisition of life experiences such as traveling and going to concerts versus the purchase of material possessions like fancy cars and jewelry...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 16 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

Violence Against Women Cuts Across All Classes

The novel 'The Bottom of the Glass', written by the recently deceased Francisco Ayala, shows that violence against women cuts across all social classes. This is the conclusion drawn from the study titled Entre la estupidez y el honor: La violencia en el fondo del vaso de Francisco Ayala, conducted by Alana Gomez Gray. It was published in the specialised journal Sociocriticism, coordinated by professor Antonio Chicharro Chamorro...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 16 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

What Are The Causes Of A Brain Abscess (Cerebral Abscess)?

The most common causes of a brain abscess, also known as a cerebral abscess, are bacteria or fungi infecting part of the brain. Parasites may also cause brain abscesses. The most common bacteria recovered from cultures are Streptococcus cocci. When the bacteria, fungi or parasite infect part of the brain, inflammation (swelling) occurs. Infected brain cells, immune cells (white blood cells), live and dead organisms (fungi, bacteria, parasites) accumulate, a membrane forms around the area, creating a mass...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 16 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

Research Center Derives New Stem Cell Lines, Trains Scientists

At Rutgers' Stem Cell Research Center scientists are exploring the mysteries of human embryonic stem cells and their potential use in treating diseases, repairing damaged organs, and drug development. Center staff also offer a course in proper lab techniques in working with stem cells. The center was established with a grant to Professors Martin Grumet and Wise Young from the State of New Jersey through its Commission on Science and Technology...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 16 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

What Are Thyroid Nodules? What Causes Thyroid Nodules?

Thyroid nodules are solid or fluid-filled lumps that form within the thyroid which is a small gland located at the base of the neck. They often go unnoticed but sometimes they can be felt as a lump in the throat. When they are large or when they occur in very thin individuals, they can even sometimes be seen as a lump in the front of the neck. The great majority of thyroid nodules are noncancerous and do not cause symptoms. Only a small percentage of thyroid nodules are cancerous. Thyroid nodules are extremely common in young adults and children...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 16 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

Potential Target Identified For Treatment Of Obesity-Related Diseases

EVMS scientists recently presented preliminary research findings that identify a specific gene as a potential new target for treating obesity-related diseases. Two research studies funded by grants from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) examined the role of a gene called STAT4 in the development of Type 2 diabetes and other obesity-related cardiovascular diseases. The research was presented at the 2010 annual meeting of the American Heart Association's Council on Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 16 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

For Childhood Obesity Interventions To Be Effective, They Must Begin Early

To be a truly comprehensive and successful anti-obesity program, First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign must include interventions that target pregnant women, infants, and pre-school-age children, UCSF experts say. Janet Wojcicki, PhD, MPH, UCSF assistant professor of pediatrics, and Melvin Heyman, MD, MPH, professor of pediatrics and chief of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at UCSF Children's Hospital, discuss how "Let's Move" might have the greatest impact on reversing the childhood obesity epidemic in the New England Journal of Medicine...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 16 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

Mixed-Race People Perceived As 'More Attractive'

In the largest study of its kind Dr Michael Lewis of Cardiff University's School of Psychology, collected a random sample of 1205 black, white, and mixed-race faces. Each face was then rated for their perceived attractiveness to others - with mixed-race faces, on average, being perceived as being more attractive. Dr Lewis, who presented his findings to the British Psychological Society's annual meeting said: "Previous, small scale, studies have suggested that people of mixed race are perceived as being more attractive than non-mixed-race people...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 16 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

Scientists Devise Way To Link Complex Traits With Underlying Genes

Princeton University scientists have developed a new way to identify the hidden genetic material responsible for complex traits, a breakthrough they believe ultimately could lead to a deeper understanding of how multiple genes interact to produce everything from blue eyes to blood pressure problems...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 16 Apr 2010 | 1:00 am

Doctors urge UK 'trans-fat ban'

Two leading public health doctors have backed calls to ban trans-fats from all foods in the UK.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 16 Apr 2010 | 12:56 am

Obama Widens Medical Rights for Same-Sex Partners

President Obama ordered his health secretary to issue new rules aimed at making it easier for gays and lesbians to make medical decisions for their partners.

Source: NYT > Health | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:59 pm

Genzyme Drug Shortage Leaves Users Feeling Betrayed

Production problems with two drugs for rare inherited diseases have left patients in pain and may have led to one death.

Source: NYT > Health | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:37 pm

F.D.A. Sends Another Warning to Apotex

For the second time in less than a year, the Food and Drug Administration has written to Apotex about violations at its plants.

Source: NYT > Health | 15 Apr 2010 | 10:10 pm

Prescriptions Translated to Spanish Could Be Hazardous to Health (HealthDay)

HealthDay - THURSDAY, April 8 (HealthDay News) -- Many Spanish-speaking people in the United States receive prescription instructions from the pharmacy so poorly translated that the medications are potentially hazardous to their health, a new study shows.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 15 Apr 2010 | 9:49 pm

Friends, Not Grandkids, Key to Happy Retirement (HealthDay)

HealthDay - THURSDAY, April 15 (HealthDay News) -- It's said that one of the joys of old age is taking pleasure in your grandchildren, but an English research team begs to differ.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 15 Apr 2010 | 9:49 pm

Chlamydia Often Overlooked in Young Men (HealthDay)

HealthDay - THURSDAY, April 15 (HealthDay News) -- Urologists in Great Britain often fail to detect cases of chlamydia in young men who see them for a related condition, British researchers contend.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 15 Apr 2010 | 9:49 pm

Experts say autism bowel disease may not exist

A new autism disease identified in a flawed paper linking a common children's vaccine to autism, may not exist, new research says. A dozen years ago, British surgeon Andrew Wakefield and
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 15 Apr 2010 | 9:20 pm

Experts say autism bowel disease may not exist (AP)

AP - A new autism disease identified in a flawed paper linking a common children's vaccine to autism, may not exist, new research says.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 15 Apr 2010 | 9:20 pm

Obama calls for greater hospital access to patients by non-family members

WASHINGTON - Hospitals that accept Medicare and Medicaid payments from the U.S. government must let patients choose which persons, including gay and lesbian partners, can visit them and...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 15 Apr 2010 | 9:04 pm

Macarthur to engage with U.S. Peabody; delays EGM

PERTH, April 16 (Reuters) - Takeover target Australia's Macarthur Coal Ltd said on Friday it would enter talks with Peabody Energy on the U.S. miner's improved $3.8 billion cash takeover offer.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 15 Apr 2010 | 9:01 pm

RPT-ASIA M&A WATCH-Asian suitors eyed with Palm in play

(Repeats item first published Wednesday with no change to text)
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 15 Apr 2010 | 8:43 pm

Obama makes hospitals allow gay visitation rights

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama issued a memo on Thursday that would require hospitals accepting Medicare or Medicaid funds to allow visitation rights to gay and lesbian...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 15 Apr 2010 | 8:29 pm

Michelle Obama visits San Diego community farm (AP)

AP - Returning from Mexico, Michelle Obama made a brief stop Thursday in San Diego to visit a community garden farmed by international refugees that she called a model for building healthy communities across the nation and around the world.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 15 Apr 2010 | 8:08 pm

UPDATE 1-Macarthur shares surge over 8 pct after raised bid

* Macarthur shares surge above new offer of A$16/share (Adds details)
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 15 Apr 2010 | 7:46 pm

House Joins Senate in Delaying Medicare Pay Cut to June 1

The next step is for President Barack Obama to sign the measure. Meanwhile, Medicare says it will reprocess any suspended claims that were processed at the reduced rate.
Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 15 Apr 2010 | 7:26 pm

Training cuts 'anti-obese' views

Students training to enter the health service need better teaching in order to prevent discrimination against obese patients, a study suggests.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 15 Apr 2010 | 7:20 pm

Macarthur shareholders welcome higher Peabody bid

PERTH, April 16 (Reuters) - Two major shareholders in Australia's hottest takeover target, Macarthur Coal Ltd , have welcomed a raised $3.8 billion bid from U.S. miner Peabody Energy , Macarthur Coal said...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 15 Apr 2010 | 6:31 pm

UPDATE 3-Icahn increases offer for Lions Gate; shares jump

* Icahn says he intends to replace board with own nominees
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 15 Apr 2010 | 6:17 pm

Argentine judge voids Latin America's first gay marriage

A judge in Argentina has annulled the first gay marriage in Latin America, state media said Thursday, but the two men in the groundbreaking union said they would appeal the decision. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 15 Apr 2010 | 6:02 pm

Schlumberger starts staffing in Iraq - WSJ

NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - Schlumberger Ltd has begun staffing an operation in Iraq, one of the first such moves by a Western energy company in decades, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 15 Apr 2010 | 6:00 pm

Could thinner girls be more at risk from breast cancer? (AFP)

AFP - Girls who are thin at the age of seven are at higher risk of breast cancer after menopause than chubbier counterparts and more vulnerable to a worse type of tumour, according to a Swedish study published on Wednesday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 15 Apr 2010 | 5:15 pm

Study: Insurers hold billions in fast food stock

The fast-food industry has long been under fire for selling high-fat, high-calorie meals, but the financial health of the industry continues to attract investors -- including leading U.S. insurance companies.

Source: CNN.com - Health | 15 Apr 2010 | 3:24 pm

'Shrapnel' in soldier's head was live shell

"I think we have a problem."

Source: CNN.com - Health | 15 Apr 2010 | 3:03 pm

All Women Worry About Getting Fat, Study Suggests

Women who appear not to have body image issues have brain scans that reveal they are concerned about getting fat
Source: Livescience.com - Health | 15 Apr 2010 | 2:19 pm

Vital Signs: Hazards: Metal Shavings From Swings a Danger to Children With Autism

Wear and tear of therapeutic swings caused metal fragments to peel from the apparatus and fall into children’s eyes.

Source: NYT > Health | 15 Apr 2010 | 1:38 pm

Why We Can't Do 3 Things at Once

The brain is set up to manage two tasks, but not more, a new study suggests.
Source: Livescience.com - Health | 15 Apr 2010 | 1:07 pm

CDC: E.coli food poisoning down last year (AP)

AP - Americans suffered a bit less food poisoning last year.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 15 Apr 2010 | 12:30 pm

Kidney stones on the rise in South Carolina children (Reuters)

Reuters - Kidney stones can be excruciating no matter what your age and while they are rare in children, a new study shows they increased four-fold among South Carolina kids between 1996 and 2007.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 15 Apr 2010 | 12:17 pm

Brain 'splits to multi-task'

An inability to deal with more than two things at a time may be "hard-wired" into our brain, research suggests.
Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 15 Apr 2010 | 12:02 pm

U.S. system for testing cancer drugs in crisis: report (Reuters)

Reuters - The system for conducting cancer clinical trials in the United States is "at a breaking point" and needs a major overhaul, a panel of experts said on Thursday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:23 am

Percutaneous Edge-To-Edge Repair Effective for Mitral Valve Regurgitation

Percutaneous mitral valve repair with a device that mimics the surgical procedure can be done successfully even outside of a clinical trial, say researchers from Italy in the March 18th European Heart Journal.
Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:22 am

Lipid Profiles Don't Improve With Interruption of Antiretroviral Therapy

Overall lipid profiles do not improve significantly after interruption of antiretroviral therapy (ART), according to a study reported online March 17th in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes.
Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:22 am

Childhood Pulmonary Function Patterns Reverse in Adolescence

Growth-related patterns in lung function parameters are reversed as children move into adolescence, new research shows.
Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:22 am

Late Pregnancy Multivitamins Linked to Prematurity

For a woman eating a healthy diet, multivitamin supplements during late pregnancy could do more harm than good, a new study suggests.
Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:22 am

Long Colonoscopy Duration Doesn't Predict Quality of Screening

Duration of colonoscopy is positively linked with adenoma detection and the quality of screening, but only to a certain point, new research shows.
Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:22 am

Gene Variant May Predict Prostate Cancer Recurrence

A specific genetic marker appears to predict recurrence of prostate cancer within three years after radical prostatectomy, new research shows.
Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:22 am

Urinary Dipstick Screening No Help When Patients Don't Have Pain

Urinary dipstick and microscopy testing are not good at finding urinary tract infection when pain is not one of the symptoms, UK researchers report in the May issue of The Journal of Urology.
Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 15 Apr 2010 | 11:22 am

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