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House Democrats resolve abortion impasse (07 November 02:26) |
| Anti-abortion Democrats will be allowed to offer an amendment during the House health-care debate Saturday that would ban most abortion coverage from the public option and other insurance pr... |
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Treating trauma victims may cause its own trauma (07 November 03:54) |
| As they listen to tales of life's worst moments, they may absorb some of their patients' suffering. Who protects the mental health of our mental health professionals?
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Respirator or face mask Best shield still debated (07 November 03:46) |
| A preliminary report suggesting that N95 respirators -- filtering devices worn over the mouth and nose -- protect against swine flu better than surgical face masks seems to be incorrect, res... |
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Sources House health care vote may be delayed (07 November 12:36) |
| A hotly anticipated vote to overhaul health care by the full House of Representatives may be delayed until Sunday, according to two Democratic sources.
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The artificial hand that can feel (06 November 10:03) |
| Researchers are working on a breakthrough in artificial limb technology -- a prosthetic hand that can actually feel.
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How to squash worry and grab more happiness (06 November 08:57) |
| These days it can feel like the age of anxiety is winning over the pursuit of happiness. But you don't have to live on the dark side. Here's your recipe for a more joyful life.
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Study Holocaust survivors have higher cancer risk (06 November 07:57) |
| Many Jews lived through extreme hunger, mental duress and near-death experiences during the Holocaust. Now -- decades after the war -- they face another peril: a higher risk of developing ca... |
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Obesity linked to 100000 cancer cases annually (06 November 04:28) |
| More than 100,000 cases of cancer each year are caused by excess body fat, according to a report released Thursday in Washington.
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Study Heart failure may worsen with statins (06 November 02:43) |
| It's widely known that cholesterol-lowering statins can benefit patients with heart disease, but a new study suggests they may actually harm some people with heart failure.
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House health care bill gets 2 major backers (05 November 11:50) |
| The AARP will endorse the House Democratic leadership's bill to overhaul health care, according to a Democratic source with direct knowledge of the plan.
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Source AARP to back House health care bill (05 November 10:44) |
| The AARP will endorse the House Democratic leadership's bill to overhaul health care, according to a Democratic source with direct knowledge of the plan.
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WHO H1N1 is now worlds dominant flu virus (05 November 10:38) |
| The H1N1 virus has now become the dominant influenza virus around the globe, with high levels and an increase of activity in many regions, the World Health Organization said Thursday.
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Camera offers hope for memory-loss patients (05 November 09:38) |
| A small, wearable camera that captures images automatically could change the way memory loss patients, in particular those with Alzheimer's, are treated, experts say.
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Afghan schools close amid H1N1 vaccine shortage (05 November 09:34) |
| It's 1p.m. and squeals of delight reverberate off the apartment complex walls.
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Commentary Know your heart know the risks (05 November 08:45) |
| You may not think that a woman like me could be at risk for heart disease, but the truth is, I have a heart condition. Fortunately, it isn't a life-threatening one, but not all women are as ... |
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How to dodge germs in the time of H1N1 (05 November 08:32) |
| The H1N1 virus is in full bloom, seasonal flu is on its way, and all sorts of other germs constantly circulate around us. Here's a plan of action for avoiding them.
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FDA launches program to prevent medication errors (05 November 04:35) |
| The Food and Drug Administration launched an effort Wednesday to reduce needless injuries resulting from preventable medication errors.
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Risks of daily aspirin may outweigh benefits (05 November 04:08) |
| Taking a low-dose aspirin every day can help prevent heart attacks in people who've already had one. But if you've never had a heart attack (or stroke), the risks of taking a daily low-dose ... |
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FDA Diabetes drug Byetta tied to kidney problems (05 November 03:38) |
| People with type 2 diabetes who are taking the blood-sugar-lowering drug Byetta may be at increased risk for kidney problems, including kidney failure, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ... |
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Gaza on swine flu alert (04 November 08:37) |
| Swine flu has not reached Gaza yet but with 1.5 million residents squeezed into 360 square kilometers it would appear to be a small miracle.
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Sex then amnesiaand its no soap opera (04 November 08:00) |
| It was either mind-blowing or completely forgettable. Either way, Alice doesn't remember. That's because first she and her husband had sex, then she developed amnesia.
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Boyz II Men singer has H1N1 virus (04 November 01:42) |
| The H1N1 virus has afflicted another celebrity victim.
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2 dead 28 sick from E coli outbreak (04 November 01:07) |
| Two people have died and 28 people have fallen ill with matching strains of E. coli after an outbreak in ground beef, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
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What womens symptoms really mean (03 November 11:11) |
| If only your body were a little more honest, figuring out what's wrong when you don't feel right would be so much easier. But often a symptom -- maybe it's a sore back, cracked lips, tinglin... |
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Do digital diaries mess up your brain (03 November 07:24) |
| If we rely on technology for documenting, sorting and storing information -- creating digital diaries, or "lifestreaming" -- what will become of our minds?
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1 dose of H1N1 vaccine protects pregnant moms (03 November 08:11) |
| Nearly all healthy pregnant women who receive a single dose of the H1N1 flu vaccine will be protected from that flu, according to just-released clinical trial data.
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Pregnant mother pregnant daughter battle H1N1 (03 November 04:31) |
| The unlikely tale of a mother-daughter pair in California: both pregnant, both battled H1N1. One wound up in the hospital; the other unable to even visit.
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Father fights hospital -- and mother -- for babys life (02 November 10:34) |
| A baby born with a severe birth defect put its parents on opposing sides in a British court Monday over whether to switch off the child's life support.
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30 ways to outsmart the flu (02 November 10:24) |
| Scientists can't predict how the H1N1 virus will behave or what its potential for harm is. What they are sure of: the same illness-prevention strategies that you already know are the key to ... |
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Tips for healthy happy travels (02 November 06:47) |
| It was my last day in Athens after spending several weeks producing two exciting television shows on Greece. My brain was fried. I was concerned I was getting a cold, and I felt that getting... |
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Newborn inspires mom to lose 71 pounds (02 November 06:46) |
| Veronica Noone had been a little overweight since her teens, and, like many people, had spent the better part of her life trying different diets, whatever was popular at the time.
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Scientists create living skin help wounds heal (02 November 02:42) |
| What do a horse, pig and a baby boy have in common? They can all contribute skin grafts that can help serious wounds heal.
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H1N1 vaccinations to be offered at Guantanamo (31 October 06:47) |
| The Pentagon will offer the H1N1 vaccination to detainees at the U.S. facility at Guantanamo Bay, officials there said Friday.
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Sleep-deprived Americans cant get any shut-eye (31 October 02:30) |
| Whether they blame it on the kids, stress, or the lure of the Internet, most Americans feel like they're not getting enough sleep.
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CDC H1N1 spreads even as vaccine supply grows (31 October 01:54) |
| As the new H1N1 flu virus keeps spreading, more vaccine is available to fight it, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
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Obama to lift HIVAIDS travel ban (30 October 11:35) |
| President Obama announced Friday that he will lift a 22-year-old ban on entry into the United States for people infected with HIV/AIDS.
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11 instant energy boosters (30 October 10:21) |
| We all dream of having boundless energy to get us smoothly through the day. But the reality is many of us often feel rushed, harried and exhausted. Here are some tips for upping your stamina... |
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One mans beer battle against cancer (30 October 08:16) |
| Rick Lyke was diagnosed with prostate cancer when he was 47. His response was to set up "Pints for Prostates," an organization that uses the universal language of beer to reach men with its ... |
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Is too much sleep making you tired (30 October 08:07) |
| For years, doctors have warned about the dangers of not getting enough shuteye, but the effects of oversleeping are not as well-understood. Sleeping excessively could be the result of an und... |
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ERs hustling to keep up with H1N1 cases (30 October 07:18) |
| Hospitals from coast to coast are bracing for the influx of patients with H1N1. Children's Hospital Boston has seen a 40 percent increase in patients this week alone. Here's how some hospita... |
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New York declares H1N1 state of emergency (30 October 06:42) |
| Broadening the number of health care professionals who can administer vaccine, New York Gov. David Paterson issued a sweeping executive order Thursday officially declaring a state of emergen... |
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Swiss plan controls on suicide tourism (29 October 09:26) |
| It has long been the final destination for terminally ill patients who want to end their lives, offering what many consider to be a dignified way out of their suffering.
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Schizophrenia drugs in kids cause weight gain (29 October 09:09) |
| Schizophrenia drugs, increasingly prescribed to children with bipolar disorder and other conditions, can cause youngsters to experience rapid weight gain, according to a new study.
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Cancer charity boss on beating cancer three times (29 October 08:13) |
| At 32 years old Doug Ulman is president of cancer-support charity the Lance Armstrong Foundation. He has also survived three separate cases of cancer.
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Making tough choices Pregnant with cancer (29 October 07:22) |
| Seven years ago Erin Zammett Ruddy was diagnosed with a slow-moving form of blood cancer. She went into remission, got pregnant, stopped her meds, and had a son. Now she wants to do it again... |
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How to keep little trick-or-treaters safe and healthy this Halloween (29 October 06:52) |
| Halloween is creeping up on us -- and as kids anticipate the occasion with excitement bordering on mania, parents often express concern.
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House panel takes up brain injuries and NFL players (29 October 01:39) |
| Are professional football players at greater risk of dementia and other neurological problems?
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Asthma and swine flu Heres what to do (28 October 08:28) |
| When it comes to H1N1, having asthma puts you in a high-risk category. More people with asthma than any other chronic condition have been hospitalized with swine flu, according to a new anal... |
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How the fame motive makes you seek stardom (28 October 08:27) |
| In the era of reality TV, YouTube, and social media "friends" and "followers," it seems that everyone wants to be a star. People will perform outrageous acts on camera and revel in the atten... |
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Volunteer crew hopes to spread healing via boat (28 October 06:18) |
| The Floating Doctors set sail this week aboard a 76-foot vessel. Their mission: to take health care and supplies to 15 countries in Latin America and the Pacific islands. The dream started i... |
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