Health

Two More Children Die Of Virus In China

The Post Chronicle (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago

Health authorities in the eastern province said the two children died of HFMD, caused by the enterovirus 71 or EV71 virus, Xinhua reported....

• Hand, foot and mouth toll rises to 34 in China - The Earth Times Online Newspaper
• Report: Child viral death toll up to 34 in China - kansascity.com
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The Aging Nose

Cosmetic Makeovers (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago

Unfortunately not even the nose is immune to aging. As we get older, the nose tends to droop; the dorsum begins to appear convex with a droopy tip. Not everyone will experience this to the same degree but see an interesting discussion of the aging nose at the Rhinoplasty Surgery Blog.

Report from Tampa on the rehab crew

The LoHud Yankees Blog (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago

This just in from the Associated Press: Alex Rodriguez took 57 swings in batting practice and fielded 31 grounders at third base during his first injury rehabilitation workout Friday at the New York Yankees’ minor league complex. Rodriguez is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right quadriceps. The three-time AL MVP, who resumed on-field workouts [...]

• A-Rod has first injury rehab workout in Florida - SI.com
• A-Rod moves rehab of leg injury to Tampa - TBO > Sports
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Obesity Linked To Increased Dementia Risk

Health - The Post Chronicle (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers say subjects with a healthy body mass index and waist circumference saw a decreased......

• Obesity may boost dementia risk by up to 80% - Thaindian News
• To Avoid Dementia, Watch Your Weight - WebMD
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Botanics Visitors Told to Disinfect Shoes

Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 54 minutes ago

VISITORS to the Royal Botanic Garden are being asked to disinfect their shoes over fears about the possible spread of a dangerous plant disease.

• Botanics visitors told to disinfect shoes - News Scotsman
• Botanics visitors told to disinfect shoes - Edinburgh Evening News

High Levels of Lead Toxicity Lead to Increased Health Risks

Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 54 minutes ago

Nearly 40 percent of Americans have toxic levels of lead in their bodies, and most don't even know it.

• UltraWellness: High Levels of Lead Toxicity Lead to Increased Health Risks - Market Wire - Lifestyle and Leisure: Personal Care/Fitness

Scores of Hepatitis Cases Traced to Las Vegas Clinic

New York Times (Free subscription) | 28 minutes ago

More than 80 patients may have contracted hepatitis C from two outpatient facilities, officials said.

Flu vaccine doses to make record numbers

CNN (Free subscription) | 49 minutes ago

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Asthma Strikes When Airways Narrow

Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 54 minutes ago

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Isn't it odd to come down with asthma at age 66? They tell me I have it. I had a cough that started this past winter, and it wouldn't go away. It comes in spurts and is always worse at night.

Preventing Prostate Cancer and BPH: Prostate-Health Expert Available (National Men's Health Week Is June 9-15)

Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 54 minutes ago

To: NATIONAL EDITORS Contact: Kristen Woodward of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, +1-206-667-5095, kwoodwar@fhcrc.org SEATTLE, May 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The risk of the two major prostate diseases, cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), can be reduced by changes in lifestyle, such as avoiding smoking, maintaining a normal weight and eating a healthy diet.

Symptoms of System

Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 54 minutes ago

The recent strike by junior doctors is symptomatic of a system which is not functioning satisfactorily in the public health sector. That is meeting the requirements for the supply of doctors for citizens' needs.

Mental Health Forum Runs Today

Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 54 minutes ago

An open forum to discuss mental health issues will be held in Queenstown today.

Tampa Tribune, Fla., Mary Shedden Column

Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 54 minutes ago

By Mary Shedden, Tampa Tribune, Fla. May 9--My mom has great genes, and she has been kind enough to share.

Junior Doctors Say DHBs Walked Away From Negotiations

Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 54 minutes ago

By MILNE, Amy SOUTHLAND junior doctors are angry at the district health boards (DHBs) for walking away from negotiations with their union, the Resident Doctors' Association, but the DHBs' deny turning their backs.

Health Bosses Thank Strike Stop-Gap Crew

Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 54 minutes ago

By HUMPHREYS, Lyn TARANAKI health bosses are saying thanks to the senior doctors, nurses and support workers who stepped up to run the hospital during the latest junior doctors' strike.

Weight Loss New Research

dannymax | 04/19/2008

Slimona (Rimonabant 20mg) is a anti-obesity drug. Slimona (Rimonabant 20mg) is a selective receptors called Cannabinod-1 or CB-1 part of Endocanabinoid system. These receptors (CB-1) are found more densely in brain, apart from brain these receptors are also found in fat tissue ,liver, digestive system and muscles .It has been found that in obese people CB-1 receptor is hyper activated because of this...

Hepatitis C Cases Expected To Soar In Decade

newsroom | 04/03/2008

BY DELTHIA RICKS delthia.ricks@newsday.com Cases of hepatitis C, already at epidemic proportions in New York, are expected to jump explosively in the coming decade, increasing the need for liver transplants and fueling a rise in the liver-related death rate, experts said yesterday. Speaking at a daylong conference on hepatitis C convened by the New York State Health Department, doctors painted a dreary...

Canine Genetics May Help Cure Human Cancer, Diabetes and Epilepsy.

euro puppy | 03/04/2008

Dogs and humans have more in common than originally thought. Now that we understand doggy genes..we might be able to save the human race!