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Breast Cancer: Are Yearly Mammograms Worthwhile?
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Women over age 40 are often urged to get yearly mammograms with the promise that early detection is their best hope for beating breast cancer.
Source: WebMD Health - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mammograms Do Not Prevent Advanced Breast Cancer, Study SuggestsEmail this article to a colleague.
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But one expert says it's just too difficult to assess screening's role in breast cancer trendsSource: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Mammography
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Continued Use of ADHD Drugs May Reduce Criminal Behavior, Study SaysEmail this article to a colleague.
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Arrests were lower when people with disorder took their medication, Swedish research found
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Medicines
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Great tits 'more susceptible' to new avian pox than other British birdsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Three studies show how tit species have been affected by a new strain of the bird virus that has swept across BritainGreat tits are being severely affected by a new strain of avian pox in Britain that "significantly reduces" the birds' chance of survival, new research published on Wednesday shows.Avian pox is a viral disease that has been present in British garden birds such as dunnocks, house sparrows, starlings and wood pigeons since the 1950s. However it was unknown among species in the tit family before 2006, when sightings of infected birds were first reported by members of the public in south-east England.While all t...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - November 21, 2012 Category: Science Authors: Jessica Aldred Tags: Infectious diseases News guardian.co.uk Birds Animals UK news Conservation Environment RSPB Science Wildlife Source Type: news
Foetus yawns in womb – videoEmail this article to a colleague.
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A 4D ultrasound image shows a yawning foetus at 30 weeks of pregnancy
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - November 21, 2012 Category: Science Tags: News Health guardian.co.uk Medical research Pregnancy Society UK news Life and style Reproduction Science Source Type: news
Jesse Jackson Jr. quits Congress, cites health reasonsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. resigned from Congress effective Wednesday, citing the need to spend time "restoring my health."
Source: CNN.com - Health - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Assistant Professor of Environmental Biology - Springfield CollegeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Springfield College in Springfield, MA, invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Environmental Biology. The College seeks a broadly trained biologist who can teach introductory level biology, upper division courses in ecology and plant biology, and upper division courses in support of a new interdisciplinary environmental science major. Preference will be given to candidates who are excellent and innovative teachers and who can engage undergraduate students in research and fieldwork projects in environmental biology.
Candidates must possess a doctorate in biology or environmental biology...
Source: AIBS Classifieds - November 21, 2012 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Classifieds Tags: Other Positions Available Source Type: news
High Obesity, Caries Documented in Homeless ChildrenHigh Obesity, Caries Documented in Homeless ChildrenEmail this article to a colleague.
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A new study shows that homeless children have higher rates of caries and obesity. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dental & Oral Health News Source Type: news
Is the NHS¿s obsession with doctor-free births putting babies at risk?Email this article to a colleague.
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Can there really be greater grief, for any mother, than the death of her child? If there can, it’s probably that of Rhiannon Davies, condemned to live for ever knowing that her baby’s death was entirely preventable.
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Recall for craft kit to make foam turkeyEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a voluntary recall of a craft kit to create a foam pumpkin turkey following concerns the magnets included with the seasonal adult product could pose a hazard if ingested by small children.
Source: CNN.com - Health - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
USPSTF Widens HIV Screening Net to Cover All Patients 15-65 Years, Pregnant WomenEmail this article to a colleague.
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New draft recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) encourage clinicians to screen all adolescents and adults, as well as all pregnant women, for HIV infection regardless of risk. According to USPSTF Co-vice Chair Michael LeFevre, M.D., M.S.P.H., a family physician from Columbia, Mo., the update, which will be open for public comment until Dec. 17, 2012, expands the task force's 2005 recommendations for HIV screening for patients aged 15-65 years, as well as for all pregnant women.
Source: AAFP Health of the Public - November 21, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Secondhand smoke a problem at five major airports, CDC saysEmail this article to a colleague.
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CDC measured air quality at airports that allow smoking in designated areas, such as restaurants and bars
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Colorful autumn produce fights cancerEmail this article to a colleague.
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BOSTON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Autumn offers a cornucopia of cancer-fighting foods and they should end up on the dinner table often this season, a U.S. nutritionist says.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CDC Projects Huge Diabetes Jump in Kids, TeensEmail this article to a colleague.
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The number of children and teens with type 1 and type 2 diabetes is expected to spike dramatically in the next 40 years, creating what one expert calls a potential catastrophe for the nation’s health care system.
Source: WebMD Health - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Well: And Now for Some Dessert . . .Email this article to a colleague.
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There are a lot of reasons to think about dessert when planning a meal for vegetarians or any guest with special dietary needs. Some diners want a vegan dessert, others want treats that are gluten or dairy free.
Source: NYT Health - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By TARA PARKER-POPE Tags: Vegetarianism Food Cooking and Cookbooks Veganism Recipes Desserts Featured Pies Vegetarian Thanksgiving Source Type: news
Psoriasis and Obesity Often Seen Together in ChildrenPsoriasis and Obesity Often Seen Together in ChildrenEmail this article to a colleague.
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Excess adiposity is almost 3 times more likely in children with psoriasis than children without the inflammatory skin disease, but whether a cause-effect relationship exists remains unknown. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
Aortic Aneurysm 12-Gene Test Panel in DevelopmentAortic Aneurysm 12-Gene Test Panel in DevelopmentEmail this article to a colleague.
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Identifying causative mutations in the diagnostic workup of patients with syndromic thoracic aortic aneurysm may optimize treatment. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine News Source Type: news
Study: Sex outranks other joys of lifeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Subjects in New Zealand study said out of all activities, sex brought them the most pleasure, meaning and happiness and kept them the most engaged
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Daily Diet and Fitness by Mitzi DulanEmail this article to a colleague.
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A day in the life of a dietician
Source: U.S. News - Health - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sunless Tanning: Baking Is Out, Faking Is InEmail this article to a colleague.
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You know that tanning is bad for your skin, but you crave that summer glow. WebMD helps you find the best sunless tanning options, from sprays and bronzers to lotions and creams, and everything in between.
Source: WebMD Health - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Recipes for Health: Pear Clafoutis — Recipes for HealthEmail this article to a colleague.
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This crustless dessert, sort of a cross between a flan and a pancake, showcases the season’s signature fruit.
Source: NYT Health - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Recipes Medicine and Health Desserts Diet and Nutrition Source Type: news
Recipes for Health: Apple Pear Strudel — Recipes for HealthEmail this article to a colleague.
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This recipe makes enough to enjoy one strudel right away and freeze another for later.
Source: NYT Health - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Recipes Medicine and Health Desserts Diet and Nutrition Source Type: news
Patients Balk at Asking Health Care Workers to Wash HandsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Study found only 14 percent of hospital patients have actually spoken up
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Facilities, Infection Control, Talking With Your Doctor
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Number of U.S. Kids with Diabetes Could SkyrocketEmail this article to a colleague.
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By 2050, rates of type 2 disease may rise by 50 percent, and type 1 incidence may jump nearly one-quarter
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes in Children and Teens, Health Statistics
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CDC reports increase in non-meningitis infections tied to outbreakEmail this article to a colleague.
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Infections that may have been slow-growing, including epidural abscess, are now being reported more than meningitis cases
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'Black Wednesday' bars and hospitals busyEmail this article to a colleague.
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CHICAGO, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- The day before Thanksgiving -- Black Wednesday -- is usually the busiest day of the year for bars, but many U.S. hospitals are also busy, officials say.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Health Benefits of Omega 3Email this article to a colleague.
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(HealthCastle.com) Omega 3 fatty acids first caught researchers' attention about 25 years ago - and what they discovered could have health benefits for anyone worried about a healthy heart. In the early 1980s, studies showed that the Inuit had low rates of heart disease despite their high-fat diet rich in fish. It turns out the omega 3 fatty acids in the fish may be what protects their hearts, along with other health benefits.
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Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - November 21, 2012 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Doping prisoners harms them - and us tooEmail this article to a colleague.
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Treating inmates with drugs such as methadone is a sure way to increase crime, says Will Self
Source: Telegraph Health - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Director's Comments: Successful Quit Smoking CampaignEmail this article to a colleague.
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Listen to the NLM Director's Comments on Successful Quit Smoking Campaign. The transcript is also available.
A research-based, quit-smoking, advertising campaign increased interest in smoking cessation information and may provide a template to improve future public health promotional efforts, describes a perspective recently published in the Annals of Internal Medicine...
Source: What's New on MedlinePlus - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news
Video: Holiday weight gain: Tips to keep it offEmail this article to a colleague.
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Nutritionist Felicia Stoler offers advice on keeping your cravings under control, and explains why fasting isn't a smart way to balance out a big meal.
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Diabetes Rates Projected to Rise in YouthDiabetes Rates Projected to Rise in YouthEmail this article to a colleague.
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Projected increases in diabetes among minority youth are particularly high. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Video: Fighting cancer while pregnantEmail this article to a colleague.
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A New York family has a lot to be thankful for this holiday. They're celebrating their life together after a year of ups and downs. CBS News' Vinita Nair reports.
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
"Doctor dogs" being trained to sniff out ovarian cancerEmail this article to a colleague.
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Dogs sniff breath to determine ovarian cancer; Previous studies have shown dogs can use smell to find disease
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Universal HIV Screening Recommended by USPSTF Universal HIV Screening Recommended by USPSTFEmail this article to a colleague.
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The USPSTF strongly recommends that clinicians screen all people aged 15-65 years for HIV infection, as well as all pregnant women and younger adolescents and older adults who are at increased risk. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: HIV/AIDS News Source Type: news
Bariatric Surgery Linked to Acetaminophen Liver Failure RiskBariatric Surgery Linked to Acetaminophen Liver Failure RiskEmail this article to a colleague.
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Bariatric surgery appears to increase the risk for acute liver failure from acetaminophen poisoning, independent of depression, alcohol abuse, use of combination analgesics, or intent to cause self-harm. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Sun Safety: Expert Q&AEmail this article to a colleague.
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WebMD talks with dermatologist Andrea Cambio, MD, about sun protection myths, and provides the facts on wearing sunscreen, vitamin d, and more.
Source: WebMD Health - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Femtosecond Laser: Changing the Face of Cataract SurgeryFemtosecond Laser: Changing the Face of Cataract SurgeryEmail this article to a colleague.
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Dr. Stephen Lane shares pearls from his considerable experience with femtosecond laser cataract surgery. Medscape Ophthalmology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology Expert Interview Source Type: news
Too much of a good thing? Dangerous muscle building habits among teenagersEmail this article to a colleague.
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Study suggests steroid use among teenagers is more common than many realize
Everyone knows childhood obesity is a topic of national concern. From the White House to the schoolhouse, everyone is paying close attention to the expanding waistlines of millions of the nation’s children. But on the opposite side of the spectrum there’s another threat to the public health of young people that gets far less attention—excessive muscle building among teenagers.
A new study, looking at almost 3,000 middle and high school students, indicates that almost 6 percent of them have used steroids to get bigger muscles, and man...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - November 21, 2012 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tripp Underwood Tags: All posts Societal Issues Sports & exercise Teen health Source Type: news
Job Loss Has Same MI Risk as Smoking/DiabetesJob Loss Has Same MI Risk as Smoking/DiabetesEmail this article to a colleague.
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In addition, there appears to be a clear dose-related effect, with the risk of MI increasing with each additional job loss, a new study has found. Heartwire
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Critical Care News Source Type: news
Make the pill an OTC drug?Email this article to a colleague.
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Catherine Kim takes a look at a report that recommends that the birth control pill be available without a prescription.
Source: CNN.com - Health - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
African Ministers Pledge to Speed Access to Life-Saving Commodities for All Women and Children - 16 October 2012Email this article to a colleague.
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ABUJA, Nigeria – At the ministerial meeting of the United Nations Commission on Life-Saving Commodities for Women and Children, health ministers from seven African countries committed to speed-up access to and use of 13 life-saving commodities to all women and children in their countries by 2015. The meeting, hosted by the Government of Nigeria with the support of the Commission Secretariat, UNFPA and UNICEF, was a culmination of efforts by countries and the global community to address a key constraint to improving lives of women and children all over the world: limited access to life-savings commodities.
Source: UNFPA News - November 21, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
UNFPA Report Highlights Economic Benefits of Voluntary Family Planning - 05 November 2012Email this article to a colleague.
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UNITED NATIONS, New York — Access to family planning, which is an essential human right, yields unprecedented rewards for economic development. The costs of ignoring that right include poverty, exclusion, poor health and gender inequality, according to a new report by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund.
Source: UNFPA News - November 21, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Advocating for Youth and Maternal Health: The Executive Director in Uzbekistan - 07 November 2012Email this article to a colleague.
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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan – On his first-ever visit to Uzbekistan, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin congratulated the Government and the people of Uzbekistan on achievements in moving the development agenda of their country forward. “This is my first visit to Uzbekistan, and after having met the government bodies and talk...
Source: UNFPA News - November 21, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
The Executive Director Advocates for Youth and Maternal Health in Benin - 14 November 2012Email this article to a colleague.
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COTONOU, Benin — On the eve of the Africa Regional Youth Forum in Benin, UNFPA's Executive Director was awarded the highest National Honor from the Republic of Benin for his dedication to Africa's development and his commitment to prioritising the issues of youth and women by the President of the Republic of Benin and current Chairman of the African Union, Mr. Thomas Boni Yayi.At the Africa Youth Forum the next day, the Executive Director called on Africa to invest in its youth to develop human capital as a key factor for development.
Source: UNFPA News - November 21, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Additional Investments in Family Planning Would Save Developing Countries More Than $11 Billion a Year - 14 November 2012Email this article to a colleague.
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LONDON—Making voluntary family planning available to everyone in developing countries would reduce costs for maternal and newborn health care by $11.3 billion annually, according to The State of World Population 2012, published today by UNFPA. Increased access to family planning has proven to be a sound economic investment. One third of the growth of Asian “tiger” economies is attributed to a demographic shift in which the number of income-generating adults became higher than those who depended on them for support.
Source: UNFPA News - November 21, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Three Critical Maternal Health Medicines That Could Save Women's Lives - 15 November 2012Email this article to a colleague.
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"We know maternal health medicines are safe, we know they’re effective, we know they’re essential to keeping women healthy throughout pregnancy and childbirth," said Kristy Kade at the Wilson Center on October 23. But lack of supply, poor quality, and misuse means they do not always help the women who need them. Kade is the author of the PATH report Safeguarding Pregnant Women with Essential Medicines: A Global Agenda to Improve Quality and Access, which takes on this challenge.
Source: UNFPA News - November 21, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
UNFPA Executive Director Featured on CNN’s African Voices - 19 November 2012Email this article to a colleague.
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UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin sat down recently with CNN’s correspondent, Aisha Sesay, to talk about his work promoting health and equal opportunity around the world.
Source: UNFPA News - November 21, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
ACA a Wash in Election, Poll FindsEmail this article to a colleague.
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(MedPage Today) -- After 2 years of noise and stridency on the 2010 healthcare law, the Affordable Care Act ended up being a wash in the presidential election, a recent poll found.
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - November 21, 2012 Category: American Health Source Type: news
