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Analysis: Hospital investors sold on U.S. health reform despite bumps

Reuters: Health — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:50:03 +0100

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Shares of U.S. hospital operators have been on a tear this year, on average posting triple the gains of the broader stock market, as investors tallied up the benefits of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform. (Source: Reuters: Health)

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Surgery reduction hope on cancer

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:44:02 +0100

Some breast cancer sufferers could be treated with radiotherapy instead of more invasive surgery after a Europe-wide study involving Cardiff doctors. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

AstraZeneca, Bristol diabetes drug fails to show heart benefit

Reuters: Health — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:21:16 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb's diabetes drug Onglyza failed to reduce heart risks in a large clinical study. (Source: Reuters: Health)

AMA declares obesity a disease needing treatment

Health News - UPI.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:02:05 +0100

CHICAGO, June 19 (UPI) -- The American Medical Association declared obesity a disease, which means 90 million U.S. adults and children have a medical condition requiring treatment. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)

One-in-5 employees age 45-74 must quit work for caregiving

Health News - UPI.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:46:45 +0100

WASHINGTON, June 19 (UPI) -- One-in-5 employees age 45-74 say they expect to take time off of work to care for a spouse, a parent or relative in the next five years, AARP officials say. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)

Government considers banning face-down restraint on mental health patients

Telegraph Health — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:19:59 +0100

Ministers are considering banning the use of face-down restraint on mental health patients in England after it emerged that several trusts are employing the procedure two or three times a day. (Source: Telegraph Health)

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Iodine deficiency the most preventable cause of brain damage

Health News - UPI.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:15:58 +0100

ADELAIDE, Australia, June 19 (UPI) -- Iodized salt in bread is not enough to provide healthy levels of iodine for pregnant women and their unborn children in Australia, researchers say. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)

AMA declares obesity a disease

L.A. Times - Health — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:43:00 +0100

The move by the American Medical Assn. board means that one-third of adults and 17% of children in the U.S. have a medical condition that requires treatment.The American Medical Assn. voted Tuesday to declare obesity a disease, a move that effectively defines 78 million American adults and 12 million children as having a medical condition requiring treatment. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)

Well: The 4-Minute Workout

NYT Health — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:31:56 +0100

A single, strenuous four-minute workout can effectively improve health and fitness as much as longer workouts can, researchers found. Download the “Well 4-Minute Workout” playlist for your workout. (Source: NYT Health)

Coroner urges resuscitation clarity

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:12:09 +0100

Five organisations receive coroner's letters highlighting the "disturbing" death of a woman after paramedics were called to a care home. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

NHS watchdog faces 'cover-up' claim

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:01:25 +0100

England's healthcare regulator may have covered up knowledge of its own failings after a series of baby deaths at a Cumbria hospital, a report says. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

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Board to Vote on Condoms in Boston Schools

NYT Health — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:36:17 +0100

A new health policy that would make condoms available in the district’s high schools is up for a vote on Wednesday night. (Source: NYT Health)

Nickelodeon Resists Critics of Food Ads

NYT Health — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:51:09 +0100

In resisting calls to ban ads for nutritionally questionable food, Nickelodeon argued that its job was children’s entertainment, not nutrition. (Source: NYT Health)

Doctors plea for Guantanamo care

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:40:30 +0100

An open letter published in the Lancet medical journal calls for hunger-striking Guantanamo Bay detainees to receive independent medical care. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Pregnant? To drink or not to drink?

WDSU.com - Health — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:22:34 +0100

A new study in the British Medical Journal is the latest to look at whether moderate drinking during pregnancy is associated with adverse effects on children. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)

Report: U.S. healthcare cost growth slowing down

Health News - UPI.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:22:02 +0100

NEW YORK, June 18 (UPI) -- U.S. healthcare inflation is projected to drop to 6.5 percent next year despite millions more newly insured Americans added to the system, consultants say. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)

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Op-Ed Contributor: Our Genes, Their Secrets

NYT Health — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:00:11 +0100

Why the Supreme Court’s ruling on gene patents is only a partial victory for DNA-data sharing. (Source: NYT Health)

Outbreak of deadly piglet virus spreads to 13 U.S. states

Reuters: Health — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:45:04 +0100

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A swine virus deadly to young pigs, one never before seen in North America, is spreading rapidly across the United States and proving harder to control than previously believed. (Source: Reuters: Health)

A.M.A. Recognizes Obesity as a Disease

NYT Health — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:20:09 +0100

The decision by the American Medical Association could have implications for health care companies and the pharmaceutical industry. (Source: NYT Health)

New Contrast Agent Enables Earlier Diagnosis in Parkinson'sNew Contrast Agent Enables Earlier Diagnosis in Parkinson's

Medscape Today Headlines — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:18:31 +0100

Ioflupane I 123 with iodine used with single-photon emission computed tomography performs just as well at first visit as waiting a year to make a clinical diagnosis, researchers say. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

De Blasio Offers Ideas in Policy Book for Election

NYT Health — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:01:54 +0100

To make the case that he should be elected mayor of New York City, in the 69-page document, Bill de Blasio details proposals in 12 areas while summarizing his record as public advocate. (Source: NYT Health)

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Food labels system to be rolled out

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:10:55 +0100

A new consistent system of front-of-pack food labelling is to be introduced in the UK, the government says. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Call for overhaul of drug industry business model

Reuters: Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:03:40 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - Pharmaceutical companies need to boost the benefits of drug research by working with regulators and healthcare providers to overhaul the way medicines are approved and paid for, a thinktank backed by investors says. (Source: Reuters: Health)

New food labelling system launched

Telegraph Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:01:46 +0100

Consumers will be able to see at a glance how unhealthy their shopping is under a new universal traffic light scheme to be used by all major supermarkets and a host of manufacturers. (Source: Telegraph Health)

Call to stop 'lottery' of end-of-life care

Telegraph Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:01:14 +0100

Terminally ill patients are suffering wildly varying standards of end-of-life care depending on their disease, postcode and ethnicity, a new report has found. (Source: Telegraph Health)

FDA probes deaths of two patients on Lilly schizophrenia drug

Reuters: Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:06:58 +0100

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating the cases of two individuals who died after injections with Eli Lilly and Co.'s long-acting treatment for schizophrenia, Zyprexa Relprevv. (Source: Reuters: Health)

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Blood Test Might Predict Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Study Finds

WebMD Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:05:48 +0100

Evidence of two autoantibodies signaled a 70 percent risk, researchers say (Source: WebMD Health)

Fewer Young Americans Lack Health Care Coverage

WebMD Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:05:48 +0100

But 45 million Americans overall still don't have health insurance (Source: WebMD Health)

New Endpoints Proposed for Chemotherapy in Ovarian CancerNew Endpoints Proposed for Chemotherapy in Ovarian Cancer

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:04:17 +0100

In tough-to-treat disease, the conventions of overall and progression-free survival are not enough, experts say. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

MMR: APIC Vaccine Recommendations, Japan Rubella Outbreak MMR: APIC Vaccine Recommendations, Japan Rubella Outbreak

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:56:56 +0100

ACIP's new vaccination recommendations include expansion of MMR vaccines for children and for pregnant women with HIV; report updates information on rubella outbreak in Japan. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Enroll America sets private outreach for Obamacare sign-up

Reuters: Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:54:47 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Enroll America, a nonprofit group at the center of the political fight over President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law, launched a multi-state grassroots campaign on Tuesday to help sign up millions of uninsured Americans for health coverage in the coming months. (Source: Reuters: Health)

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VIDEO: Face-down restraint ban considered

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:49:17 +0100

Mental health services in England could be banned from using face-down restraint, and many are training their staff to resolve issues without physical intervention. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

50% of US Pregnancies Unintended; Family Planning Can Help50% of US Pregnancies Unintended; Family Planning Can Help

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:47:21 +0100

New guidelines identify safe and effective contraceptives for patients at a time when some 50% of US pregnancies are unintended and occur after eschewing contraception or using it ineffectively. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Minority Parents See Benefits in Kids' TV Time (CME/CE)

MedPage Today State Required CME — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:43:02 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- Minority preschoolers may watch more TV in part because their parents see more benefit to it and also because of socioeconomics, a study suggested. (Source: MedPage Today State Required CME)

Meningitis: Get Vaccinated Before Gay Pride Week in New York Meningitis: Get Vaccinated Before Gay Pride Week in New York

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:41:30 +0100

Physicians should offer meningitis vaccine to men planning to participate in Gay Pride activities in New York, experts say. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

MMR Booster Shots Safe, Effective in Juvenile ArthritisMMR Booster Shots Safe, Effective in Juvenile Arthritis

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:32:49 +0100

Children who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis were not harmed by live attenuated measles-mumps-rubella booster vaccinations but did gain additional protective immune responses. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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AMA Urges Insurers to Cover Fertility PreservationAMA Urges Insurers to Cover Fertility Preservation

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:23:47 +0100

The AMA has ruled that fertility preservation for patients diagnosed with cancer should be covered by insurance -- just as reconstruction after mastectomy is. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Tea and Coffee Lower Blood PressureTea and Coffee Lower Blood Pressure

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:22:19 +0100

Good news for caffeine lovers! A large French analysis showed that drinking tea or coffee was associated with a small but statistically significant reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Sarcoidosis: Study Sees Plus for Diagnostic Endosonography Sarcoidosis: Study Sees Plus for Diagnostic Endosonography

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:17:50 +0100

A randomized, multicenter trial of more than 300 patients demonstrates that endosonography with intrathoracic nodal aspiration has advantages over current techniques for diagnosing sarcoidosis. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

'Excessive' use of face-down restraint

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:04:06 +0100

Ministers are considering a ban on face-down restraint in English mental hospitals as figures show the technique is being widely used. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Video: Girl who lost feet in lawnmower accident walks again

Health News: CBSNews.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:02:17 +0100

Two-year-old Ireland Nugent fitted with prosthetic feet following April lawnmower accident (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

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The New Old Age Blog: A Deadline Missed

NYT Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:52:04 +0100

More than a month has passed since home care workers were to have been given minimum-wage protections. (Source: NYT Health)

MRI Spots Indolent Spinal Infections From Contaminated MPAMRI Spots Indolent Spinal Infections From Contaminated MPA

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:49:23 +0100

Some patients exposed to contaminated methylprednisolone found to have asymptomatic fungal spinal or paraspinal infection on MRI, clinicians on the front-line of the outbreak say. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Nurse-Led Programs Improve Outcomes in Rheumatoid ArthritisNurse-Led Programs Improve Outcomes in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:47:46 +0100

The new programs empower patients to monitor their disease activity and manage comorbidities. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Past care tied to later treatment's success

Reuters: Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:46:36 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If a person doesn't have much success with one pain treatment, they may say the next one they try doesn't work so great either, suggests a new study from Germany. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Baby's weight gain and increased head size linked to higher IQ

Health News - UPI.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:44:55 +0100

ADELAIDE, Australia, June 18 (UPI) -- A baby's weight gain and increased head size in the first month of life is linked to a higher IQ at early school age, researchers in Australia said. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)

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New Hampshire nears approval of medical marijuana law

Reuters: Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:38:53 +0100

LITTLETON, New Hampshire (Reuters) - New Hampshire is set to become the final state in New England to allow medical marijuana after negotiators from the Republican-controlled Senate and Democratic-controlled House agreed Tuesday on a bill backed by Governor Maggie Hassan. (Source: Reuters: Health)

U.S. court finds Novo Nordisk Prandin diabetes drug patent invalid

Reuters: Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:25:40 +0100

(Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court found the patent on Novo Nordisk's Prandin diabetes drug in combination with metformin to be invalid, paving the way for introduction of a generic version of the medicine, the Danish drugmaker said on Tuesday. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Obamacare-like groups tied to lower costs: study

Reuters: Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:23:28 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Large independent doctor practices that focus on primary care tend to spend less money and are more likely to meet guidelines for Americans on Medicare than smaller groups, according to a new study. (Source: Reuters: Health)

High-Fat Diet Could Interrupt Amyloid ClearanceHigh-Fat Diet Could Interrupt Amyloid Clearance

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:18:38 +0100

Study uncovers possible mechanism by which a diet high in saturated fat might disrupt the key process that clears amyloid from the brain, thereby raising risk for Alzheimer's disease. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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MRI may help find infection from tainted injection

Reuters: Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:14:06 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some people who received potentially contaminated steroid injections may benefit from a MRI to check for signs of infection, a new study suggests - even if they don't have obvious symptoms. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Movement Disorder Society (MDS) 17th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement DisordersMovement Disorder Society (MDS) 17th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:58:23 +0100

Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from MDS 2013. Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Air pollution exposure while pregnant linked to autism risk

Health News: CBSNews.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:58:21 +0100

Kids of pregnant women living in areas most polluted by diesel particulates, mercury faced double the autism risk (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

Phone Calls May Help Keep Suicide at Bay in Bipolar DisorderPhone Calls May Help Keep Suicide at Bay in Bipolar Disorder

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:52:41 +0100

A simple program that features telephone calls to keep in touch with bipolar patients following their release from hospital after a suicide attempt shows promise as a suicide prevention strategy. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

FDA Investigates 2 Deaths Involving OlanzapineFDA Investigates 2 Deaths Involving Olanzapine

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:36:25 +0100

The FDA is investigating 2 unexplained deaths of patients who received an injection of the antipsychotic drug olanzapine pamoate. News Alerts (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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Polluted Air Linked to Autism Risk

WebMD Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:25:39 +0100

Pregnant women who live with smog at higher risk, but experts caution the finding is not definitive (Source: WebMD Health)

Apomorphine May Protect Against Parkinson's DementiaApomorphine May Protect Against Parkinson's Dementia

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:21:49 +0100

Apomorphine may represent a novel therapeutic agent to reduce the burden of cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease, new research hints. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Industry-backed studies more prominent at meetings

Reuters: Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:11:24 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Studies that are funded by pharmaceutical companies or involve industry-backed scientists tend to be more prominent at cancer meetings than independent studies, a new report suggests. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Enroll America sets private outreach for Obamacare enrollment

Reuters: Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:03:43 +0100

Autistic Kids May Not Find Pleasure In Voices

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:00:00 +0100

Some autistic kids may not find pleasure in human voices, according to a new brain-imaging study from Stanford University. The research, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, might help explain why kids with autism have difficulty with the social and emotional aspects of human speech... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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An Obese Teen: More Than Meets the EyeAn Obese Teen: More Than Meets the Eye

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:51:42 +0100

Not all obese teens develop metabolic complications, but many do. Test your knowledge with this case challenge. Medscape Pediatrics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Moderate drinking during pregnancy may not harm baby's neurodevelopment

Health News: CBSNews.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:36:39 +0100

Kids of moms who drank between one and seven glasses of alcohol a week had no additional balance issues, a fetal brain development (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

Botulinum Toxin Benefits Many PSP Patients With DystoniaBotulinum Toxin Benefits Many PSP Patients With Dystonia

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:29:57 +0100

For patients with progressive supranuclear palsy, botulinum toxin A injections relieve disabling blepharospasm and neck and hand dystonia. The greatest benefit is in treating blepharospasm. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

When to Screen, Biopsy, and Treat Prostate CancerWhen to Screen, Biopsy, and Treat Prostate Cancer

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:27:25 +0100

Dr. Vickers talks with Dr. Carlsson about studies that provide clear insights into whom to screen, biopsy, and treat for prostate cancer, and where outcomes are the best for patients. Medscape Urology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

U.S. smoking rate falls for adults, says CDC study

Health News: CBSNews.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:23:08 +0100

18 percent of adults say they are current smokers, down from about 20 percent for the past seven years (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

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Surgery vs Physical Therapy for Meniscal TearsSurgery vs Physical Therapy for Meniscal Tears

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:19:49 +0100

Commentary on a study comparing surgery with physical therapy for the treatment of a meniscal tear in patients with knee osteoarthritis, published in May 2013 in the New England Journal of Medicine. Medscape General Surgery (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Diabetics Have Elevated Risk for Death after Lung TransplantDiabetics Have Elevated Risk for Death after Lung Transplant

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:18:33 +0100

A new study shows that patients who undergo lung transplant have a 5-fold increased risk for mortality if they are also diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Will Facebook's organ donor success stick?

WDSU.com - Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:00:21 +0100

On May 1, 2012, Facebook launched an initiative aimed at encouraging more people to register as organ donors. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)

Chip Identifies Bacterial Infection In Minutes, Not Days

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:00:00 +0100

Bacterial infections kill tens of thousands of North Americans every year. The fact it can take days to find out which bacteria are behind the infections and even longer to establish exactly which drugs will work, doesn't help. Now according to a new study, a chip that identifies bacteria in minutes promises to slash those timescales. And not only does the chip identify the specific pathogen, it can also tell which drugs it is resistant to, say researchers from the University of Toronto (U of T) in Canada... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Huge 'holograms' created for doctors

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:48:55 +0100

Two junior doctors develop giant 3D animations of human body parts to make medics' lectures more memorable. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

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Test may predict HPV-related throat cancer

WDSU.com - Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:43:33 +0100

Scientists may be able to predict throat cancers caused by the human papillomavirus more than 10 years before patients get diagnosed, according to research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)

Video: New study links pollution to autism

Health News: CBSNews.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:42:15 +0100

Researchers say pregnant women living in polluted areas may be twice as likely to have children with autism. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

Latest DPP-4 Inhibitor, Alogliptin, Reaches US MarketLatest DPP-4 Inhibitor, Alogliptin, Reaches US Market

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:24:23 +0100

The fourth DPP-4 inhibitor to be approved in the United States, alogliptin , is now commercially available. It is also available in 2 combinations, with metformin and with pioglitazone. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Lots of Americans Want Health Care Via Their Smartphone

WebMD Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:06:26 +0100

But all too often, the demand outpaces the technology to deliver it, Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds (Source: WebMD Health)

How To Make Museums More Inviting For Kids With Autism

NPR Health and Science — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:58:00 +0100

A day at a museum promises fun for parents and kids alike. But for children who are on the autism spectrum, a seemingly simple museum exhibit may be too overwhelming to enjoy. Now, museums are coming up with ways to accommodate these visitors.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us (Source: NPR Health and Science)

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#AskSanjay brain health questions

CNN.com - Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:55:48 +0100

The lifestyle choices you make today directly impact your brain health as you age. Join us for a LIVE chat with Dr. Sanjay Gupta on Twitter. (Source: CNN.com - Health)

AstraZeneca turnaround is 3-4 year journey, says CEO

Reuters: Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:50:35 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - Turning around drugmaker AstraZeneca will be a long haul, with a strategy of revamping research and boosting acquisitions set to take up to four years to pay off, its chief executive said on Tuesday. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Is Patenting Genes Fair to Society?Is Patenting Genes Fair to Society?

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:48:36 +0100

A company identified the relationship between a certain gene and increased breast cancer risk. They patented that association. Bioethicist Art Caplan asks, why not patent the moon and the stars? Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

'I wouldn't call it the brave choice'

CNN.com - Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:47:35 +0100

Singer Melissa Etheridge reportedly criticizes Angelina Jolie for her decision to undergo a double mastectomy. (Source: CNN.com - Health)

State-of-the-Art Stroke CareState-of-the-Art Stroke Care

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:44:16 +0100

On the basis of data presented at the 2013 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, Dr. José Merino reviews exciting new concepts in stroke pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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Vaccine Campaigns: Best StrategiesVaccine Campaigns: Best Strategies

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:36:48 +0100

What are the key elements of vaccine campaigns that can lead to better acceptance rates? Medscape Pediatrics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Isn't That King David? Nope, It's Just Dave

NPR Health and Science — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:32:00 +0100

Take something old, familiar and classical, add denim, polyester and glasses, and watch what happens! Two French artists create a new form of time travel.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us (Source: NPR Health and Science)

Deep vein thrombosis: Don't ignore symptoms of silent killer

Health News: CBSNews.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:31:24 +0100

Here's a compelling story about another type of "silent killer" -- if you have these symptoms, act immediately to save your life (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

Study: Allowing organ donation status on Facebook increased number of donors

Health News: CBSNews.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:11:27 +0100

Organ donor registrations went up 21 times the average rate on the day Facebook launched the organ donor status option (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

Could 'Moderate' Drinking Be Safe During Pregnancy?

WebMD Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:05:49 +0100

British study finds no problems with balance in kids, but some experts have concerns about the findings (Source: WebMD Health)

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Concussion Damage Looks Much Like Early Alzheimer's: Study

WebMD Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:05:49 +0100

Preliminary finding suggests mild brain injury triggers long-lasting abnormalities in white matter (Source: WebMD Health)

Gene Variants May Play Role in Obesity

WebMD Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:05:49 +0100

But findings don't explain exactly how they are connected (Source: WebMD Health)

Red Meat Linked to Increased Diabetes Risk

WebMD Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:05:49 +0100

Large study finds higher consumption increases risk, but experts are at odds with findings (Source: WebMD Health)

Statins Plus Certain Antibiotics May Set Off Toxic Reaction: Study

WebMD Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:05:49 +0100

Harmful effects in older patients include muscle, kidney damage, researchers say (Source: WebMD Health)

Skipping Breakfast May Raise Diabetes Risk

WebMD Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:05:49 +0100

Overweight women who ate morning meal had lower blood sugar, better insulin response in small study (Source: WebMD Health)

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Blood test for oral cancers caused by HPV may be on horizon

Health News: CBSNews.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:04:09 +0100

Researchers saw proteins that may indicate throat cancer caused by HPV more than 10 years before it develops (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

Biopsychosocial Care and the Physiotherapy EncounterBiopsychosocial Care and the Physiotherapy Encounter

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0100

Combining traditional physical therapy with a biopsychosocial approach may assist physiotherapists in addressing the biomedical and psychosocial concerns of patients presenting with back pain. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Blood Test May Detect Sexually Transmitted Throat Cancer

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0100

A blood test can detect antibodies of HPV that can cause throat and oral cancers years before the symptoms of the disease become apparent, researchers from the National Cancer Institute and the International Agency for Research on Cancer reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. In the study, close to 1 in 3 people with oropharyngeal cancer had antibodies to HPV (human papilloma virus), compared with fewer than 1 in 100 without cancer. When present, these antibodies could be found several years before onset of the disease... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Air Pollution Raises Autism Risk

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0100

Pregnant women exposed to high levels of air pollution are twice as likely to have a child with autism compared to women exposed to low levels, scientists from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) reported in Environmental Health Perspectives (June 18th edition). The authors claim that theirs is the first large nationwide study to examine associations between air pollution and ASD (autism spectrum disorder) rates across the United States... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

New Medication May Improve Sleep in Blind PeopleNew Medication May Improve Sleep in Blind People

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:56:00 +0100

A phase 3 study shows that tasimelteon can improve symptoms in blind people who experience sleep disruption due to a circadian-rhythm disorder. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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Bevacizumab Approved for Glioblastoma in JapanBevacizumab Approved for Glioblastoma in Japan

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:52:50 +0100

The approval includes use n the treatment of newly diagnosed glioblastoma, the data for which were recently reported and hotly debated. International Approvals (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Arizona OK's Medicaid Expansion

WebMD Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:49:40 +0100

Arizona lawmakers have approved Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act. - WebMD (Source: WebMD Health)

Online Game Leads To Life-Saving Surgery For Pakastani Boy At Children’s Hospital

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:43:37 +0100

BRIDGEWATER (CBS) — An unexpected online friendship has led to lifesaving surgery for a young Pakastani boy. Christine Muratore of Bridgewater met baby Zebaan’s father Saleem Khattak while playing online poker in January. WBZ NewsRadio 1030′s Kim Tunnicliffe reports play pause Online Game Leads To Life-Saving Surgery For Pakastani Boy Kim Tunnicliffe Download Zebaan was born with his heart on the wrong side of his body, and no spleen. Zebaan also has two holes in his heart. Baby Zebaan. (Credit: WBZ’s Kim Tunnicliffe) Since hearing of the baby...

HIV Care Not Reaching the Young (CME/CE)

MedPage Today State Required CME — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:43:01 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- Younger age is a barrier to successful HIV care, researchers reported. (Source: MedPage Today State Required CME)

Saturated Fat May Make the Brain Vulnerable to Alzheimer's

WebMD Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:35:47 +0100

Researchers say a small, new study shows that fat cut the body's level of a chemical that keeps Alzheimer's at bay (Source: WebMD Health)

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AUDIO: 'My dad's organs saved four lives'

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:23:53 +0100

Ten-year-old Caitlin Robertson urges the public to sign organ donation register, after her father's organs saved four lives (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Kids With Autism May Find Human Voice Unpleasant

WebMD Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:23:29 +0100

MRI shows weaker connection to brain's reward center in those who have high-functioning autism (Source: WebMD Health)

BPA Exposure Tied to Undescended Testicles in Boys

WebMD Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:16:24 +0100

Early study doesn't prove that common chemical causes the condition, experts say (Source: WebMD Health)

AUDIO: A life logged by apps

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:14:16 +0100

Masters Student Sarah Watson is using 12 phone apps to monitor her daily life (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Daratumumab Responses High and Durable in Multiple MyelomaDaratumumab Responses High and Durable in Multiple Myeloma

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:08:55 +0100

The investigational agent has shown unprecedented responses in a phase 1 trial, leading to an FDA breakthrough therapy designation for refractory disease. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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Mass. Gets C+ On Boston Foundation Health Report Card

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:06:59 +0100

BOSTON (CBS) — How healthy are we in Massachusetts? One group says we are making progress in making healthy nutritional choices, but there is a long way to go. WBZ NewsRadio 1030′s Doug Cope reports play pause Mass. Gets C+ On Boston Foundation Health Report Card Doug Cope Download The third annual Healthy People/Healthy Economy report card from the Boston Foundation gives Massachusetts a C +, overall, when it comes to health and wellness. That’s up from a C – last year. Boston Foundation Program Director Allison Bauer says for instance, Fitch...

AACE Denies NYT Op-Ed Claims About Its Diabetes GuidelinesAACE Denies NYT Op-Ed Claims About Its Diabetes Guidelines

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:05:07 +0100

Physician-author alleges that industry influenced the AACE comprehensive diabetes management algorithm 2013, recommends an "academic detailing" alternative. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Cutting Back on Red Meat May Lower Risk for Type 2 DiabetesCutting Back on Red Meat May Lower Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:01:27 +0100

Reducing weekly servings of beef, pork, lamb, and other red meat may lower risk for type 2 diabetes, another new study suggests. The high fat in certain red meats is the culprit, one expert says. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

FDA probes deaths of two patients on Lilly schizophrenia drug

Reuters: Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:00:08 +0100

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it was investigating the deaths of two patients who died following injections with Eli Lilly and Co's long-acting treatment for schizophrenia, called Zyprexa Relprevv. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Video: Don't take vitamins, doctor warns in new book

Health News: CBSNews.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:26:06 +0100

Americans spend $34 billion a year on vitamins, supplements and alternative therapies. Now, a new book debunks treatments that may not really work. Dr. Paul Offit of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia discusses his book, "Do You Believe in Magic?" with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

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ENDO 2013: The Endocrine Society 95th Annual MeetingENDO 2013: The Endocrine Society 95th Annual Meeting

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:18:36 +0100

Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ENDO 2013. Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Drinking During Pregnancy

MedlinePlus Health News — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:07:24 +0100

Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Fetal Health and Development, Pregnancy and Substance Abuse (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

VIDEO: Bringing health and social care together?

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:50:09 +0100

Chris Ham from the King's Fund said there should be a pooled budget for health and social care budgets as an ageing population meant more people had needs that spanned the two services. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Pushing breast with bottle ban?

CNN.com - Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:40:17 +0100

Venezuelan lawmakers are weighing whether to ban the use of baby bottles as part of a push to promote breast-feeding, state media reported. (Source: CNN.com - Health)

How Men's Choice Of Mates May Have Led To Menopause

NPR Health and Science — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:37:00 +0100

Conventional wisdom holds that men prefer younger women as mates because they're more fertile than older women. But a mathematical analysis suggests that this preference may be the cause of menopause rather than a consequence of it.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us (Source: NPR Health and Science)

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Health care costs to slow in 2014

WDSU.com - Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:26:37 +0100

Total costs for health care services, including everything from doctor visits and prescription drugs to surgeries, are expected to rise 6.5% in 2014, when the Affordable Care Act fully kicks in, according to a report released Tuesday. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)

Opinion: Alternative healing or quackery?

CNN.com - Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:19:27 +0100

Although non-traditional therapies can be valuable, sometimes a line is crossed. So how can you tell if your alternative healer is a quack? (Source: CNN.com - Health)

Combination Antifungals for Invasive Fungal InfectionsCombination Antifungals for Invasive Fungal Infections

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:05:18 +0100

Use of 2 antifungals may result in better outcomes... and more adverse effects. Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Linagliptin in Subjects at High Risk for Renal and CVDLinagliptin in Subjects at High Risk for Renal and CVD

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:05:18 +0100

Is this DPP-4 inhibitor well tolerated in patients at risk for macrovascular complications? Cardiovascular Diabetology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Systemic Therapies for Inflammatory Eye DiseaseSystemic Therapies for Inflammatory Eye Disease

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:05:18 +0100

What advancements are being made in the systemic treatment of inflammatory eye disease? BMC Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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Community-Based Methods to Improve HIV TestingCommunity-Based Methods to Improve HIV Testing

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:05:18 +0100

Can social networks, counseling strategies, and financial incentives help identify people living with HIV? JAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Global Switch Cost as an Index for Concussion AssessmentGlobal Switch Cost as an Index for Concussion Assessment

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:05:18 +0100

This study reports on a dual-task testing method to assess concussion effects in athletes. Is it a reliable assessment tool? Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Stigma as a Cause of Population Health InequalitiesStigma as a Cause of Population Health Inequalities

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:05:18 +0100

What are researchers learning about the connection between stigma and mental and physical health outcomes in the US? American Journal of Public Health (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Comparison of Forearm Muscle Movements in Fine Skin SuturingComparison of Forearm Muscle Movements in Fine Skin Suturing

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:05:18 +0100

This study assesses forearm muscle movement during fine skin suturing while using a Webster or a newly developed pen needle holder. How do they compare? ePlasty, Open Access Journal of Plastic Surgery (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Radiotherapy in Prostate Cancer Management After ProstatectomyRadiotherapy in Prostate Cancer Management After Prostatectomy

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:05:18 +0100

Find out more about the array of radiotherapy options for patients undergoing radical prostatectomy. Future Oncology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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Review of Small Intestine Submucosa Matrix TechnologyReview of Small Intestine Submucosa Matrix Technology

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:05:18 +0100

The extracellular matrix of the dermis is a critical structural component required for normal wound healing. Can small intestine submucosa substitute? Wounds (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Bottlefeeding the Breastfed Infant in the NICUBottlefeeding the Breastfed Infant in the NICU

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:05:18 +0100

Learn how to optimize feeding opportunities in the NICU. Newborn & Infant Nursing Reviews (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

The Critical Care DebateThe Critical Care Debate

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:05:18 +0100

As provider shortages plague ICUs nationwide, can hospitalists fill the gap? The Hospitalist (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Cost-effectiveness of Prevention for Depressive DisordersCost-effectiveness of Prevention for Depressive Disorders

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:05:18 +0100

Does preventive psychotherapy decrease health care costs? Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

GSK negotiating $1 billion sale of thrombosis drugs to Aspen

Reuters: Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:03:24 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline is discussing the sale of its thrombosis drug brands Arixtra and Fraxiparine, along with a related French factory, to Aspen Pharmacare in a deal that could be worth some $1 billion. (Source: Reuters: Health)

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Lurasidone Effective for 'Real-World' Refractory BP DisorderLurasidone Effective for 'Real-World' Refractory BP Disorder

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:18:22 +0100

Adjunctive treatment with lurasidone is safe and effective for outpatients with treatment resistant bipolar disorder. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

NHS cash-for-access: mothers targeted by salespeople just minutes after giving birth

Telegraph Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:01:45 +0100

Bounty salepeople are reported to have targeted women at their bedside just hours after childbirth and difficult operations, under paid-for agreements with the NHS. (Source: Telegraph Health)

Study Opens Door For Additional Treatment Option For Hypothyroidism

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0100

Desiccated thyroid extract (DTE), derived from crushed preparations of animal thyroid glands, is a safe and effective alternative to standard T4 therapy in hypothyroid patients, a new study finds. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. In adults, untreated hypothyroidism leads to poor mental and physical performance. It also can cause high blood cholesterol levels that can lead to heart disease. The condition is treated with Levothyroxine, a synthetic (laboratory-made) form of T4 that is identical to the T4 the thyroid naturally makes... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Drug-Resistant Prostate Cancer Treated With New Medication In The Laboratory

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0100

A new drug called pyrvinium pamoate inhibits aggressive forms of prostate cancer that are resistant to standard drugs, according to a study conducted in an animal model. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. "Our novel prostate cancer drug works by a unique mechanism of action," said study lead author Jeremy Jones, PhD, assistant professor of molecular pharmacology at City of Hope, Beckman Research Institute, in Duarte, CA. "Thus, it has the potential to treat cancers resistant to currently approved therapies... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Link Between Missing Enzyme And Drug Addiction

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0100

A missing brain enzyme increases concentrations of a protein related to pain-killer addiction, according to an animal study. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Opioids are pain-killing drugs, derived from the opium plant, which block signals of pain between nerves in the body. They are manufactured in prescription medications like morphine and codeine, and also are found in some illegal drugs, like heroin. Both legal and illegal opioids can be highly addictive... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Brain Inflammation Due To Obesity Compounded By Low Testosterone

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0100

Low testosterone worsens the harmful effects of obesity in the nervous system, a new study in mice finds. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. "Low testosterone and obesity are common in aging men, and each is associated with type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease," said the study's lead investigator, Anusha Jayaraman, PhD, of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. "Our new findings demonstrate that obesity and low testosterone combine to not only increase the risk of diabetes but also damage the brain... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

NHS cash-for-access: allowing Bounty salespeople onto maternity wards could breach UK laws

Telegraph Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:54:55 +0100

Thousands of new mothers who have been approached by salespeople on maternity wards could potentially be able to claim compensation under laws protecting vulnerable adults. (Source: Telegraph Health)

WHO urges tougher food marketing rules to curb childhood obesity

Reuters: Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:32:17 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - The marketing of unhealthy foods to children has proven "disastrously effective", driving obesity by using cheap social media channels to promote fat-, salt- and sugar-laden foods, the World Health Organisation's Europe office said on Tuesday. (Source: Reuters: Health)

10-year-old girl gets adult lungs

CNN.com - Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:25:54 +0100

Sarah Murnaghan, a 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl with cystic fibrosis whose family fought to have her prioritized for adult organs, got a new set of lungs Wednesday, her family said. (Source: CNN.com - Health)

Head lice don't take the summer off

CNN.com - Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:23:08 +0100

Yes, I ironed my daughter's mattress wearing a shower cap. After I found lice eggs in her hair, I freaked. But experts say not to panic. (Source: CNN.com - Health)

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Did 3-D movie change his sight?

CNN.com - Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:21:07 +0100

Bruce Bridgeman had poor depth perception and could never see in stereo, with both eyes. After watching the 3-D movie, he says, things began to "jump out at me." (Source: CNN.com - Health)

Head lice don't take vacay

CNN.com - Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:20:55 +0100

Yes, I ironed my daughter's mattress wearing a shower cap. But after I found lice eggs in her hair, I freaked. Don't panic: head lice are treatable, although it may take some work. (Source: CNN.com - Health)

Venezuela weighs baby bottle ban

WDSU.com - Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:57:39 +0100

Venezuelan lawmakers are weighing whether to ban the use of baby bottles as part of a push to promote breast-feeding, state media reported. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)

Cambridge HQ for pharmaceutical firm

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:45:46 +0100

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca is to set up its new global headquarters at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Huge holograms developed for doctors

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:37:23 +0100

Two junior doctors develop giant holographic human body parts to make medics' lectures more memorable. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

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NHS boss ridiculed for 'out of touch' Superman video

Telegraph Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:25:34 +0100

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it is NHS trust chief executive Phil Morley, who has been criticised after making an "insulting" Superman-themed video message for his staff. (Source: Telegraph Health)

NHS cash-for-access: personal details of thousands of newborns sold under NHS deals

Telegraph Health — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:43:17 +0100

Thousands of patients may have unintentionally handed over their personal details under cash-for-access agreements with NHS hospitals. (Source: Telegraph Health)

Blood Sugar Control Improved By Weight Loss Drug Plus Diet And Exercise

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0100

The new weight loss drug lorcaserin (Belviq) appears to improve blood sugar control in nondiabetic, overweight individuals, independent of the amount of weight they lose, a new study finds. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Lorcaserin activates a serotonin receptor (5HT2C) in the brain believed to decrease appetite and promote a sense of fullness, thus encouraging decreased food consumption, said the study's principal investigator, Louis Aronne, MD, professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Discovery Of Source Of Tumor Growth In Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0100

Researchers have discovered a molecular switch that explains, at least in part, how some fast-growing prostate cancers become resistant to hormone treatment, a new study conducted in human cell cultures and mice finds. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. A factor not normally found in the prostate, called Steroidogenic Factor 1, stimulates production of new steroid hormones and increases cell multiplication to fuel growth of the tumor, researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, found... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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