Court: thimerosal did not cause autism
March 12, 2010, 10:01 pm
A federal court has ruled that the vaccine additive thimerosal does not cause autism.
FDA warning: some patients cannot process Plavix
March 12, 2010, 5:40 pm
The Food and Drug Administration is adding its strongest warning to the label for Plavix, cautioning that some patients do not respond to the blockbuster blood thinner.
$5 million lawsuit - negligent maintenance - Mold in HarborView penthouse threatens health & safety
March 12, 2010, 1:20 pm
James W. Ancel, a general contractor whose eponymous Towson company has built schools and other public facilities in the region, contends the slow response to water leaks has resulted in airborne mold floating into his 27th-floor abode and that lax...
Should you still take Fosamax or Boniva to strengthen bones?
March 12, 2010, 12:29 pm
What if a drug you take that your doctor prescribed five years ago to prevent fractures was actually found to cause them? That’s likely the concern among women who use popular osteoporosis drugs like alendronate (Fosamax and generic),...
Science journo quits writing to fight chiropractic libel suit
March 12, 2010, 11:24 am
The UK's libel laws, which place the burden of proof onto those who have published inflammatory statements, have had a chilling effect on journalism in that nation, and have led to a closet industry in "libel tourism." As such, there have been...
Ask a top administration official your questions about health reform
March 12, 2010, 9:33 am
Still confused about what health-care reform would mean for you? We’ve been invited to bring your questions to a sit-down next week with Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services. In addition to running the giant federal...
Colorectal Cancer, Learn the facts!
March 12, 2010, 8:57 am
March is national colorectal cancer awareness month. In my practice as a gastroenterologist, I perform colorectal cancer screening with colonoscopy on a regular basis. The saddest and most difficult part of my work is that sometimes, I have to...
Experts say US doctors overtesting, overtreating
March 12, 2010, 8:48 am
Too much cancer screening, too many heart tests, too many cesarean sections. A spate of recent reports suggest that too many Americans - maybe even President Barack Obama - are being overtreated.
Q&A: Are bananas beneficial?
March 12, 2010, 8:00 am
Your previous article on phytochemicals in produce didn’t mention bananas. Don’t they contain any of those potentially diseasefighting compounds? —M.C.H., Cincinnati Yes, but less than the average amount in other fruits and...
Communicating through signs
March 12, 2010, 4:33 am
Communicating with a baby can be tough, especially when the child isn't feeling well.In Sylvania educators at Rising Stars Dance Academy are teaching babies sign language as a way to communicate before the child learns verbal skills.Nikki Kuong...
AXA - News and Headlines - Earthquake in Haiti: AXA and its employees donate over €1.3 million to charities
March 12, 2010, 3:52 am
After the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, we announced that the Group had organized a call for donations in all AXA entities and decided to match the funds raised among employees. Focus on the results of this operation and an...
Pfizer says Sutent fails in breast cancer studies
March 12, 2010, 12:05 am
Pfizer Inc. said Thursday the cancer drug Sutent did not meet key goals in two late-stage studies focusing on advanced breast cancer.
Student dies of meningitis
March 11, 2010, 7:40 pm
The superintendent of the Oologah-Talala School District says an elementary school student has died of bacterial meningitis.
Clear your head for a good night’s sleep
March 11, 2010, 3:34 pm
If worries about family, money, work, or health are keeping you awake at night, you’re not alone. People in bedrooms throughout the U.S. are missing out on sleep because of those same concerns, according to a poll published this week by the...
Vatican criticizes condom machines in Rome school
March 11, 2010, 3:13 pm
The decision by a Rome high school to install condom vending machines has set off a storm in Italy, with the Catholic Church charging the move will encourage young people to have sex and Rome's mayor saying it sends the wrong message.
President Obama discusses health care, gets a peek at HBO series
March 11, 2010, 10:50 am
President Barack Obama speaks at a banking conference Thursday, holds more meetings on health care and gets a look at a new TV series about World War II.
Emergency life support–what every parent should know
March 11, 2010, 9:00 am
If a child stops breathing, and their heart stops beating, you need to act fast. Every cell in the body needs oxygen to survive, and if the blood stops bringing fresh oxygen, the cells begin to die. That can quickly lead to brain damage and...
Celebrating National Sleep Awareness Week 2010
March 11, 2010, 8:56 am
North Dakota Center for Sleep and the CPAP Store, in partnership with Innovis Health, celebrate National Sleep Awareness Week, which takes place March 7-13, 2010, to promote the importance of sleep. The week began with the announcement of the...
George Will: Obama's hubris of reason
March 11, 2010, 6:27 am
Like Woodrow Wilson, Obama seems gripped by the 'hubris of reason. There are legislative miles to go before the government will be emancipated from its health care myopia, but it is not too soon for a summing up.
Q&A: Vitamin D and window light?
March 11, 2010, 4:03 am
You've reported that people generally need some sun exposure to maintain adequate vitamin D levels. But does sunlight passing through windows trigger production of vitamin D? —D.P., Baie Verte, Newfoundland, Canada No. Glass blocks...
Corey Haim & Corey Feldman on GDLA
March 11, 2010, 2:08 am
Interview with Corey Feldman and Corey Haim on Good Day LA.
Obama pushing on health care end game
March 10, 2010, 9:49 pm
President Barack Obama is pushing a new anti-fraud plan and his top health official is challenging the nation's insurers as the administration cranks up the pressure for a sweeping overhaul of the nation's medical system.
Va. lawmakers first to ban mandated health coverage
March 10, 2010, 5:28 pm
Virginia's General Assembly is the first in the nation to approve legislation that bucks federal health care reforms by banning mandatory health insurance coverage.
AMGA applauds Rep. Earl Pomeroy
March 10, 2010, 3:19 pm
The American Medical Group Association recently recognized North Dakota Representative Earl Pomeroy for his efforts to assure fairness of electronic medical record (EMR) incentive payments. In a Medical News Today Article, Representative Pomeroy was...
Will my employer drop my coverage? Unlikely.
March 10, 2010, 1:21 pm
Critics of health-care reform say that it would leave employers with little incentive to continue to offer health coverage to their workers. Here’s their argument in a nutshell. Under President Obama’s proposal, if you work for a company with...