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GPs urge Prime Minister to rip up 'senseless' NHS shake-up
by mirror.co.uk
4 Feb 2012 at 12:04am
Doctors’ leaders yesterday demanded the Prime Minister tear up his hated health reforms – before he wrecks the NHS beyond repair.
Call The Midwife: Meet the modern day versions of the BBC hit drama
by mirror.co.uk
4 Feb 2012 at 12:03am
In the bomb-scarred post-war East End, a naive young midwife is delivering a breech baby alone.
Government announces £1.5bn bailout for NHS trusts
by mirror.co.uk
4 Feb 2012 at 12:01am
Ministers have announced a £1.5billion bailout for cash-strapped NHS trusts.
Breastfed babies less likely to develop asthma
by mirror.co.uk
3 Feb 2012 at 12:01am
Breastfed babies are less likely to suffer breathing problems such as asthma, research has suggested.
Watermelons suspected in UK salmonella outbreak that has left one dead
by mirror.co.uk
2 Feb 2012 at 12:46pm
Experts are investigating whether watermelons are linked to an outbreak of salmonella across the UK.
Health News
Some former Komen supporters can't forgive, forget (AP)
4 Feb 2012 at 6:58pm
AP - When Dorothy Twinney first saw a Race for the Cure walk for breast cancer — "a sea of pink" traveling through her hometown of Plymouth, Mich. — she was so moved she sat in her car and wept.
Komen drops plans to cut Planned Parenthood grants (AP)
3 Feb 2012 at 9:28pm
AP - For leaders of the nation's pre-eminent breast-cancer charity, it was a firestorm they didn't see coming — and couldn't withstand.
Surprises about Planned Parenthood cancer testing (AP)
4 Feb 2012 at 4:02am
AP - To many people, breast cancer screening means a mammogram. But for millions of poor, mostly young women who visit Planned Parenthood, it is usually just a physical exam by the only health professional they may ever see.
Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study (HealthDay)
4 Feb 2012 at 4:47am
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- People who consume a few alcoholic drinks a day and have a family history of colorectal cancer are at increased risk for developing colon cancer, new research suggests.
Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
4 Feb 2012 at 4:47am
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Soy supplements do not protect women against breast cancer, a new study suggests.
Erotica director Zalman King dies from cancer (Reuters)
3 Feb 2012 at 11:35pm
Reuters - Director Zalman King, best known for erotic film "9 1/2 Weeks" and television series "Red Shoe Diaries," died on Friday in Santa Monica, Calif., after a long battle with cancer. He was 69.
Obesity Could Be Infectious (LiveScience.com)
3 Feb 2012 at 9:45pm
LiveScience.com - We've heard obesity can be "spread" between friends when we copy each other's eating habits, but a new study in mice suggests obesity could actually be infectious.
Study: Follow-up Exams Key in Diagnosing Child Sexual Abuse Problems (Co...
1 Feb 2012 at 9:56pm
ContributorNetwork - In cases of child sexual abuse, a second follow-up exam often finds injuries, trauma or sexually transmitted infections missed on the first evaluation, especially in teens, says a study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. With 80,000 reports of child sexual abuse in the U.S. annually, doctors say children should be examined at least once more in cases of reported sexual assault. Here are details about child sex abuse and how further medical evaluation might help.
Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough: Study (HealthDay)
4 Feb 2012 at 4:47am
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- While a clot-busting medication can often help stop a stroke in its tracks if it's given promptly, a new study finds that a high number of stroke victims continue to fail to get to the emergency room quickly enough to get the drug.
Health Tip: Teach Your Toddler Good Behavior (HealthDay)
4 Feb 2012 at 4:47am
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Toddler tantrums can challenge even the most patient parent, but being firm and consistent can help you discipline your toddler in an effective, loving way.
Winter Can Pose Hazards for Seniors (HealthDay)
4 Feb 2012 at 7:01pm
HealthDay - SATURDAY, Feb. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Winter weather can be challenging for some seniors, especially those with mobility or other health issues.
Is Club Drug 'Special K' a Quick Fix for Depression? (LiveScience.com)
31 Jan 2012 at 8:10pm
LiveScience.com - About 30 million Americans suffer from depression, and when a sudden wave of severe symptoms hits them, there's no instant fix. The most commonly prescribed drugs — Prozac, Celexa and Zoloft — take a few weeks to kick in, and in the meantime, depressed people are at an escalated risk of suicide. More than half the time, the prescribed drug doesn't end up working at all, and patients must start over with a different treatment.
Professor documents cancer battle in online videos (AP)
2 Feb 2012 at 1:59pm
AP - At first, David Oliver ignored the bump on his neck that he noticed while shaving. The medical school professor assumed it was calcified scar tissue from a previous surgery.
Health Tip: Prepare for Breast-feeding (HealthDay)
4 Feb 2012 at 4:47am
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Preparations for successful breast-feeding begin during pregnancy.
Study Looks at Possible HIV Drugs-Birth Defect Link (HealthDay)
31 Jan 2012 at 4:47am
HealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women with HIV can prevent passing the AIDS-causing virus to their babies by taking antiretroviral drugs, but there remains a possibility that some of these medications might cause birth defects, such as cleft lip and palate, according to a new study.
News on health from Discovery.
Culture (Not Just Genes) Drives Evolution
by Marlowe Hood, AFP
28 Oct 2009 at 9:00pm
Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations.
Human Speech Gene Found
by Tina Hesman Saey, Science News
2 Nov 2009 at 5:30pm
A newly discovered gene helps to keep vocal cords limber.
Drinking Water Wells Contaminated with Zinc
by Emily Sohn, Discovery News
26 Oct 2009 at 10:15pm
Zinc may be creeping into the water supply, which could have an affect on brain function.
'Mermaid Girl' Shiloh Pepin Dies at Age 10
by Associated Press
26 Oct 2009 at 7:00pm
Shiloh Pepin, a girl who was born with fused legs, passed away over the weekend.
Artificial Intelligence Diagnoses Abuse
by Eric Bland, Discovery News
26 Oct 2009 at 12:00pm
A new computer program developed by doctors can detect victims of abuse.
Swine Flu Vaccine Fears Debunked
by Emily Sohn, Discovery News
23 Oct 2009 at 3:00pm
Is the swine flu vaccine necessary and safe? We asked the experts to address common concerns.
Swine Flu Vaccine Supplies Way Behind
by Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press
22 Oct 2009 at 4:00pm
Production of the swine flu vaccine is running several weeks behind schedule.
Gold Nanoparticles Could Detect Disease
by Eric Bland, Discovery News
22 Oct 2009 at 2:30pm
Modified nanoparticles that can identify prostate cancer could find a wide variety of diseases.
Binging Rats Get Hooked on Junk Food
by Laura Sanders, Science News
21 Oct 2009 at 5:00pm
Junk food can elicit the same kind of addictive behavior in rats as heroin.
Human Genetic 'Switchboard' Mapped
by Annabel McGilvray, ABC Science Online
15 Oct 2009 at 4:30pm
A complete map of the switches governing the operation of the human genome is plotted.
