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New model to predict the spread of emerging diseases Reported November 22, 2007 A new model to predict the spread of emerging diseases has been developed by researchers in the US, Italy, and France. The model, described in the online open access journal BMC Medicine, could give healthcare professionals advance warning of the path an emerging … [Read more...]

Korean bird flu gets new look Reported May 19, 2008 The bird flu strain that has swept through Korea over the past six weeks is not the same strain that has infected humans, government authorities found over the weekend.   The finding comes after the killing of over eight million birds and poultry to stop what the government thought was a threat … [Read more...]

Wine for children signals troubleReported December 26, 2007 I have seen the mother give her girls sips of her wine -- even hard liquor -- when she is drinking. We don't allow our children to do this. We have discussed drinking in moderation with them, but only when they are of legal age. This friend and her family will soon be coming to visit. She told me that she'll be … [Read more...]

Simple behaviors boost longevity Reported January 14, 2008 FOUR simple behaviors -- being physically active, not smoking, drinking moderately and consuming fruits and vegetables -- can increase longevity as much as 14 years, researchers have found. The study, published recently in the online journal PLoS Medicine, surveyed 20,244 men and women (ages 45 to 79) in the United … [Read more...]

Americanization Is Linked to DepressionReported August 12, 2008 A study of 439 U.S. and Mexican-born Latinas seeking pregnancy and postpartum services at public health clinics in San Antonio uncovered elevated levels of depression among the more "Americanized" women, report researchers from The University of Texas School of Public Health and The University of Texas Health … [Read more...]

Emergency wait times tackledReported February 26, 2009 The province’s massive plan to ease hospital wait times is already starting to have an impact on St. Joseph’s Health Centre’s emergency department but there are still challenges ahead, says the hospital’s top official. CEO Carolyn Baker said initiatives rolled out through the Ministry of Health in the last two years … [Read more...]

France probing 20 possible swine flu casesReported April 28, 2009 Twenty people are under observation in France for possible infection from the swine flu virus after visiting Mexico and the southern United States, French health authorities said on Tuesday. A total of 107 people who have returned from the Americas since April 25 have reported flu-like symptoms, the head of … [Read more...]

Almost Half Of Rural Indian Women Have Not Heard Of HIV/AIDS, Report SaysJuly 14, 2007 About 46% of women living in rural areas of India have not heard of HIV/AIDS, according to a recently released report from the Indian government's National Family Health Survey, which is supported by UNICEF and the British and U.S. governments, Reuters … [Read more...]

Korean bird flu gets new look Reported May 19, 2008 The bird flu strain that has swept through Korea over the past six weeks is not the same strain that has infected humans, government authorities found over the weekend.   The finding comes after the killing of over eight million birds and poultry to stop what the government thought was a threat … [Read more...]

Skip Mouth-To-Mouth In CPR, Study SaysReported December 26, 2007 Many people who have been trained in CPR believe that if they are assisting someone in cardiac arrest, they need to do mouth-to-mouth breathing and chest compressions. But two studies in the journal Circulation say that survival chances may be worse when people do mouth-to-mouth. The studies from Sweden and … [Read more...]

'Tobacco epidemic' could kill 1 billion people in 21st century: UNReported February 07, 2008 NEW YORK - Tobacco use killed 100 million people worldwide in the 20th century and could kill a billion more in the 21st unless governments take action, the World Health Organization said Thursday. Governments around the world collect more than $200 billion in tobacco taxes every … [Read more...]

Inching closer to spinal cord repairReported November 14, 2007 WASHINGTON: A new study has identified key elements that may make the regeneration of nerve cells using the body's own stem cells following spinal cord injury a possibility. The seminal study, co-lead by Dr Philip Horner, neuroscientist at the University of Washington, Dr Tim Kennedy, neuroscientist at the … [Read more...]

Mexican doctor charged with posing as plastic surgeon, botching operations December 31, 2007 GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Gabriela Sanchez always felt self-conscious about her small breasts, and at age 40 she decided to do something about it. At 41, she has no breasts at all - they had to be surgically removed after implants inserted by an allegedly … [Read more...]

Study: Parents of twins more likely to report mental strains than parents of single babies Reported July 07, 2008 BARCELONA, Spain: Parents of twins are more likely to report symptoms of depression and anxiety than those of single-born babies, researchers said Monday. In a small study that tracked the parents of about 100 twins and more than 700 single-born … [Read more...]

Change4Life launches Reported January 15, 2009 An ambitious new advertising campaign to help mums, dads and families eat well, move more and live longer has launched on TV, billboards and magazines. Experts say without any intervention 90 percent of today’s children could be overweight or obese and at risk from serious diseases by 2050. The … [Read more...]

Swine Flu LatestReported May 04, 2009 The Madison County EMA held a meeting on Sunday to discuss the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu, and how it would affect school schedules going forward. Health officials said all schools with reports of probable cases of the H1N1 virus will be closed. Those schools include all of Madison City Elementary schools and the newest … [Read more...]

More Canadians admit to drinking and driving: study Reported December 24, 2007 An increasing number of Canadians say they have driven their vehicles while they thought their blood alcohol level was over the legal limit and many did so multiple times, said the latest annual survey from the Traffic Injury Research Foundation. The percentage of respondents who reported … [Read more...]

Omega-3 rich oils lower risk of memory problems, omega-6 rich oils may increase risk November 12, 2007 For the study, researchers examined the diets of 8,085 men and women over the age of 65 who did not have dementia at the beginning of the study. Over four years of follow-up, 183 of the participants developed Alzheimer's disease and 98 developed … [Read more...]

Healthcare workers will be first in line for swine flu vaccineReported September 02, 2009 NEW DELHI: India will vaccinate 20 lakh healthcare and emergency services personnel against the deadly H1N1 virus by the end of January using an imported swine flu vaccine. The health ministry has set aside Rs 100 crore as an interim budget to purchase these vaccines from any one of … [Read more...]

Concept 1010 for daily fitnessReported June 13, 2008 A new fitness facility, Concept 1010, has no entertainment system or mirrors. Yet it promises results by eliminating distractions and maximising intensity. Stephen Snowball reports. "Cardio is a waste of time at best, and fitness clubs are more club than fitness. If you want strength and fitness, but don't have the time … [Read more...]

Sleep Apnea Patients May Suffer Memory Loss Reported June 12, 2008 People with sleep apnea are more likely to suffer brain injury and disrupted memory and thinking, new research by the University of California, Los Angeles reveals. Sleep apnea is caused by a blockage of the airways, usually when the tissue in the rear of the throat collapses and closes during sleep. … [Read more...]

Study says artificial blood may carry risksReported November 07, 2007 A national two-year study of an experimental blood substitute in critically injured patients, including 19 in San Antonio, found that those transfused with the artificial blood were more likely to die, and more likely to suffer a nonfatal heart attack, than those who received saline solution instead, … [Read more...]

ER doctors can uncover domestic abuse: study Reported November 07, 2007 TORONTO -- Even in a busy hospital emergency department, physicians can help abused women to open up about domestic violence if they take the time to ask the right questions in the right way, a U.S.-Canadian research team has found. But too often, rushed ER doctors trying to quickly diagnose and treat … [Read more...]

Early Childhood Factors Raise Risk for Snoring Reported August 22, 2008 FRIDAY, Aug. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Suffering respiratory or ear infections in early childhood, having a dog in the house as a newborn, and even being raised in a large family all appear to increase the risk of snoring later in life, new research suggests. The findings may seem … [Read more...]

France warns of health risks from mobile phones January 03, 2008 A French health ministry on Wednesday issued a warning against excessive mobile-phone use, especially by children, though it recognized cellular technology had not been scientifically proved to be dangerous. The appearance on the market of mobile phones designed for young children has … [Read more...]

While Homeopathy Faces Enemies In The UK, It Booms In India November 16, 2007 A two-part special report explains how homeopathy faces growing pressure in the UK, while it enjoys an remarkable boom in India. The first part of the Special Report, written by Udani Samarasekera, The Lancet Senior Editor, writes about the anti-homeopathy movement … [Read more...]

Japan premier says government responsible for hepatitis from tainted blood December 24, 2007 TOKYO - The Japanese government bears the ultimate responsibility for hepatitis C infections caused by tainted blood products, Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda said Monday. "Pharmaceutical matters are the responsibility of … [Read more...]

Dozens Of Whooping Cough Cases ConfirmedReported November 05, 2007 COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Health Department on Monday confirmed that 46 students in the Worthington City School district have been diagnosed with whooping cough. The outbreak started in early October and additional students were being tested for the disease, 10TV's Kurt Ludlow reported. According to … [Read more...]

Dads Help Kids When Mom is DepressedReported August 16, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children of mothers who are depressed may need a helping hand from their fathers. Children who live with depressed moms are more at risk for behavioral problems like aggression, hyperactivity, depression and anxiety. But new research from the Saint Louis University School of Public Health … [Read more...]

Ultrasound fails to spot early ovarian cancerReported November 26, 2007 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Annual screening with a technique called transvaginal ultrasound, coupled with a blood test for CA125, a protein that can be elevated in the setting of ovarian cancer, does not reliably detect ovarian cancer early, at a more curable stage, according to a new study. "We and … [Read more...]