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Aid / Disasters News
Obama Pledges $28.8M For New Community Health Centers Nationwide09 Aug 2011

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
One Measure Of Spirits Can Raise Acute Pancreatitis Risk By 52%06 Aug 2011
Meth Use Fuels Higher Rates Of Unsafe Sex, HIV Risk In Young Men Who Have Sex With Men03 Aug 2011

Allergy News
Laboratory Grown Human Cells Can Be Alternative To Animal Testing08 Aug 2011
FDA Approves First Scorpion Antivenom08 Aug 2011
Thomson Reuters-NPR Health Poll: One-in-Five US Households Have Food Allergies06 Aug 2011
FDA Tentatively Approves Intelliject's Lead Product, E-cue™06 Aug 2011

Alzheimer's / Dementia News
Scientists Make Neurons Directly From Human Skin, Bypassing Stem Cells07 Aug 2011
Neuroscientists Identify How The Brain Remembers What Happens And When07 Aug 2011
Predicting Alzheimer's Blood Test Almost 100% Accurate05 Aug 2011
Researchers Develop Reliable, Accurate Blood Test For Alzheimer's04 Aug 2011
Subjective Memory Impairment As A Sign Of Alzheimer's Disease04 Aug 2011
Upcoming Alzheimer's Disease Guidelines Supported By New JNM Research03 Aug 2011

Anxiety / Stress News
A Change In Perspective Could Be All It Takes To Succeed In School09 Aug 2011
Back To School, Student Tips For Anxiety, Perfectionism And Worry09 Aug 2011
Hope For People Suffering From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder03 Aug 2011

Arthritis / Rheumatology News
Rheumatoid Arthritis Assessment Delays Are "Unacceptable"04 Aug 2011
FDA Approves Subcutaneous Formulation Of ORENCIA (Abatacept) For Adults With Moderate To Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis03 Aug 2011

Autism News
Camp Jigsaw Helps Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders06 Aug 2011
Impaired Communication Between Brain Areas Further Supports Theory That Frontal-Posterior Underconnectivity Causes Autism03 Aug 2011

Back Pain News
Shedding New Light On Prediction Of Spinal Disc Degeneration07 Aug 2011
After Settlements For Back Injuries Life Becomes Harder04 Aug 2011

Biology / Biochemistry News
Species Share Perceptual Capabilities That Affect How Communication Evolves07 Aug 2011

Blood / Hematology News
Link Found Between Hospital-Acquired Anemia And Blood Loss In Patients With Heart Attacks09 Aug 2011
More Successful Transplants Following Out Of Body Experience For Stem Cells07 Aug 2011
Patients With Aplastic Anemia Benefit More From Standard Therapy Than From Newer Version05 Aug 2011

Bones / Orthopedics News
Kidney Preserving Surgery Saves Bone Health05 Aug 2011
Medtronic Awards $2.5 Million To Yale To Review Its Bone Growth Product04 Aug 2011
Mayo Clinic Examines Why Knee Osteoarthritis Afflicts More Women Than Men04 Aug 2011
Doctors Give Advice To Parents On Selecting A Good Backpack For Their Children04 Aug 2011
Improving Office Worker Posture Using Webcam Tool04 Aug 2011
The Use Of FRAX® In Clinical Practice Clarified By New IOF-ISCD Review04 Aug 2011
Study Explains Why Muscles Weaken With Age And Points To Possible Therapy03 Aug 2011
Toe Deformities Should Be Treated Early: Improper Footwear Can Be To Blame03 Aug 2011

Breast Cancer News
Man With Breast Cancer Denied Government Medical Insurance09 Aug 2011
Small Molecules Found To Play Complex Roles In Cancer Metastasis09 Aug 2011
Research Links Diet During Pregnancy To Reducing Breast Cancer Risk05 Aug 2011
Groundbreaking Research Identifying Innovative Delivery Systems And Methods To Treat Breast Cancer04 Aug 2011
Diet During Pregnancy Linked To Breast Cancer Risk Reduction In Female Offspring04 Aug 2011
Progress Made In Understanding Breast Cancer Risk04 Aug 2011
How Breast Cancer Spreads And New Ways To Treat It04 Aug 2011
ACR And SBI Respond To BMJ Article Saying Breast Cancer Screenings Make No Difference To Death Rates03 Aug 2011
Falling Breast Cancer Death Rates Not Due To Screening, More To Do With Treatments And Health Systems03 Aug 2011
Investigation Of A New Method For The Diagnosis Of Cancer In Breast Tissue03 Aug 2011

Cancer / Oncology News
Distance Caregivers For Advanced Cancer Patients Have Special Needs09 Aug 2011
Exercise Benefits Cancer Survivors, New Report08 Aug 2011
President Hugo Chavez Returning To Cuba For More Cancer Treatment06 Aug 2011
South Florida Radiation Oncology On The Forefront Of Cancer Treatment With The TrueBeam™ Radiotherapy System From Varian Medical Systems06 Aug 2011
Elusive Gene Mutations Found For Malignant Brain Tumor06 Aug 2011
Potential Anti-Cancer Therapy That Starves Cancer Cells Of Glucose05 Aug 2011
ASCO Examines Impact Of Health Care Reform On Cancer Care Disparities; Makes Recommendations For Closing Gaps04 Aug 2011
The Effects Of Smoking And Alcohol Use On Risk Of Upper Aero-Digestive Cancers04 Aug 2011

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News
Hospitals Performing Unecessary, Invasive Heart Tests; Inaccurate Reporting09 Aug 2011
Blood Clot In Leg Risk Higher If Sibling Has Had One08 Aug 2011
Review Of Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines Announced By ESC08 Aug 2011
Risk Of Heart Failure From Chemotherapy Reduced By Hormone06 Aug 2011
Fluid Dynamics For Predicting Perilous Plaque In Coronary Arteries05 Aug 2011
Human And Mouse Hearts Respond Differently To Two Cardiovascular Drugs: Results Call Into Question Reliance On Animal Models05 Aug 2011
Battery-powered Skin Patch Shows Promise As A New Drug Delivery System03 Aug 2011
Human Heart Evolution Seen Through Sea Squirt Pacemaker03 Aug 2011
Study Reveals Heart Attack Survivors From Poorer Neighborhoods Get Less Exercise03 Aug 2011
Chemical In Bear Bile Could Help Keep Hearts In Rhythm03 Aug 2011
Heart Rate Influenced By Artificial Nanoparticles03 Aug 2011
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation : August 1, 201103 Aug 2011

Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine News
Jefferson Head And Neck Surgeon Sees Sharp Increase In Number Of Patients With Throat Cancer Caused By HPV Virus09 Aug 2011

Colorectal Cancer News
Improved Polyp Detection Using Retroflexion Technique During Colonoscopy In The Right Side Of The Colon08 Aug 2011
QIAGEN Completes Second U.S.Submission For Companion Diagnostic To Guide Treatment Decisions In Colorectal Cancer06 Aug 2011
Unresectable Colon Cancer Fuels US Markets For Colonic, Pyloric And Prostatic Stents06 Aug 2011
Effective Screen For Lower GI Tract Lesions: Noninvasive Fecal Occult Blood Test03 Aug 2011

Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News
Shocking; Indians Look To Railroad "Electric Therapy" For Cures05 Aug 2011

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News
Potential Uses For New Composite Material Include Facial Reconstruction For Soldiers' Blast Injuries03 Aug 2011

Dentistry News
Mice Point To A Therapy For Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease03 Aug 2011

Depression News
The Great U.S. Depression: Antidepressant Pill Popping Numbers Up05 Aug 2011
Treating Depression By Harnessing The Power Of Positive Thoughts And Emotions05 Aug 2011
A Quarter Of Ontarians Hospitalized For Depression Required ER Visit Or Readmission Within 30 Days05 Aug 2011
More Being Prescribed Psychiatric Medications With No Diagnosis04 Aug 2011
Prevention Better Than Cure: Genetic Test For Depression May Reduce Risky Behavior03 Aug 2011
Music Therapy May Alleviate Depression03 Aug 2011
New Antidepressants Increase Risks For Elderly03 Aug 2011

Dermatology News
Rare Mutation Linked With The Absence Of Fingerprints07 Aug 2011
Positive Results For Phase IIb Trial Of Unique Cell-Based Therapy In Venous Leg Ulcers06 Aug 2011
Dermatologists Have Firm Grip On New Treatments For The Aging Hand04 Aug 2011
Early Diagnosis Key To Better Treatment Results For People Of Color With Common Skin Conditions04 Aug 2011

Diabetes News
An Advance In The Prevention Of Diabetes Mellitus Following Kidney Transplantation09 Aug 2011
Hackers Could Remotely Manipulate Medical Devices Used By Diabetics04 Aug 2011
Hydrogen Sulfide Protects Blood Vessels From Complications Of Diabetes04 Aug 2011

Ear, Nose and Throat News
Early Morning Smokers Have Increased Risk Of Lung And Head And Neck Cancers09 Aug 2011
What Are Adenoids? What Is Adenoidectomy?06 Aug 2011
Sentinel Node Biopsy Safe, Effective In Head And Neck Melanomas, U-M Study Finds06 Aug 2011
Man Who Heard Eyes Scratching "Like Sandpaper" Cured Of Rare Disease04 Aug 2011
Glue Ear Infection Targeted By Revolutionary Biodegradable Pellet04 Aug 2011

Eating Disorders News
Eating Disorders, Fertility Problems And Unplanned Pregnancies04 Aug 2011

Epilepsy News
Improved Brain Imaging Techniques Used To Discover A Better Approach To Diagnosing Epilepsy03 Aug 2011

Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News
Erectile Function And Libido Improve In Obese Diabetic Men Who Lose Weight08 Aug 2011
Diabetic? Erectile Dysfunction? Lose Weight And Win, Study Reports07 Aug 2011

Eye Health / Blindness News
Glaucoma Progression Can Be Detected Earlier With More Frequent Visual Testing09 Aug 2011
Age-Related Macular Degeneration May Be Easier To Predict Thanks To New Risk Assessment Model09 Aug 2011
Discovery Of Potential New Eye Tumor Treatment08 Aug 2011

Fertility News
Predicting How Long A Female Will Remain Fertile Becoming More Accurate08 Aug 2011
Study Of Abalone Yields New Insights Into Sexual Reproduction Which Could Lead To Techniques To Improve Fertilization In Humans07 Aug 2011
Stem Cells Transformed Into Sperm In A Dish07 Aug 2011
Male Infertility May Be Cured By Reprogramming Skin Cells04 Aug 2011

Flu / Cold / SARS News
Does Multi-Strain Antibody Mean The End Of Annual Flu Vaccinations?09 Aug 2011
Diagnosing Flu In Minutes05 Aug 2011

GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News
Drinking Just One Measure Of Spirits Increases The Risk Of Acute Pancreatitis05 Aug 2011
Minority Microbes Mapped In The Colon04 Aug 2011

Genetics News
Common Concerns About Testing Children Are Rooted In Assumption; More Research Is Necessary To Determine True Effects08 Aug 2011
How Do You Stop Tasting?03 Aug 2011

Headache / Migraine News
Multiple Migraine Attacks - Promising Results For SUMAVEL DosePro Phase 4 Clinical Trial06 Aug 2011

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News
"Safety-Net Facilities" For Medical Care Demands Increase Since Health Care Reform Law Endorsed By Massachusetts09 Aug 2011
Nearly 4 Times More Spent On Health Insurance Costs By US Physicians Compared To Their Canadian Counterparts05 Aug 2011

Hearing / Deafness News
Shedding Light On Human Hearing And Attention Disorders With The Help Of Tropical Frogs04 Aug 2011

Heart Disease News
UCSD's Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center Opens To Public09 Aug 2011
Low Lifetime Recreational Activity May Be A Factor In Peripheral Arterial Disease05 Aug 2011
ESC Announces Review Of Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines05 Aug 2011
Pradaxa (dabigatran Etexilate) Gains European Approval For Stroke Prevention In Atrial Fibrillation04 Aug 2011
Method Of Delivering Growth Factors Could Lead To Revolutionary Heart Disease Treatment04 Aug 2011
Adversity In Childhood May Increase Risk For Adult Heart Disease04 Aug 2011
Sea Squirt Pacemaker Gives New Insight Into Evolution Of The Human Heart03 Aug 2011

HIV / AIDS News
USC Scientist Develops Virus That Targets HIV09 Aug 2011
HIV Testing By African-American Physicians Still Affected By Stigma06 Aug 2011
Improved Understanding Of Immune Response Against HIV May Contribute To New Treatment, Prevention Strategies05 Aug 2011
HIV Rates Grow Among Young Black Gay Men In USA04 Aug 2011
Emerging HIV Epidemics In Men Who Have Sex With Men In The Middle East And North Africa03 Aug 2011
HIV Epidemics Emerging In The Middle East And North Africa Among Men Who Have Sex With Men03 Aug 2011

Hypertension News
Having Hypertension When Middle Aged Can Lead To Cognitive And Vascular Damage In Later Life, Study Shows05 Aug 2011

Immune System / Vaccines News
Immunological 'Memory' In Innate Cells Protects Against Viral Infection06 Aug 2011
Innate Cells Have Immunological "memory" And Protect Rapidly Against Viral Infection04 Aug 2011
Anascorp, First Specific Treatment For Scorpion Stings, Approved By FDA03 Aug 2011
Study May Lead To Improved Immunity03 Aug 2011
Parents' Refusal Of Kids' Polio Vaccine Might Mean Jail In Nigeria03 Aug 2011

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News
WNV-Positive Mosquitoes Detected In The State Of Connecticut09 Aug 2011
Fresh Strawberries Tainted With E. Coli Sicken 10, One Dies In NW Oregon09 Aug 2011
'Good' Prion-Like Proteins Boost Immune Response09 Aug 2011
New Resource To Unlock The Role Of MicroRNAs, Comprehensive Set Of Mutated Mouse MicroRNAs Will Drive Research09 Aug 2011
Small Molecules Hit It Big New Therapeutic Approaches Against Viruses, Bacteria, And Cancer09 Aug 2011
New Jersey Confirms First Human Case Of West Nile Virus08 Aug 2011
Killing Malaria; A Solution May Be On The Horizon Via Sterilization08 Aug 2011
Natural Food Preservative That Kills Food-Borne Bacteria08 Aug 2011
1,021 Cases Of West Nile Virus In 2010 In USA, Says CDC Report07 Aug 2011
Death Of Adults Due To Pneumonia Dropped Dramatically06 Aug 2011
Impact Of Hand Hygiene Knowledge On Risk Of Infection At Elementary Schools And Hospitals06 Aug 2011
Bellybutton Microbiomes05 Aug 2011
Studies Shed Light On Hand Hygiene Knowledge And Infection Risk In Hospitals And Elementary Schools05 Aug 2011
Reducing Antibiotic Use In Critically Ill Patients05 Aug 2011
New European, Asian Tick Bacteria Emerges In The United States04 Aug 2011
Researchers Find New Bacterium Causing Tick-Borne Illness Ehrlichiosis In Wis., Minn.04 Aug 2011
The Natural Products Potential Of Frankia04 Aug 2011
Resistant Salmonella Strain Resurfaces; FDA Cracks Down With New Laws03 Aug 2011
Two Distinct Biofilms Produced By One Species Of Pathogen03 Aug 2011
'Genetically Fingerprinting' E. coli: Study Designed To Contribute To A Fair, Balanced And Effective Protection Plan03 Aug 2011

IT / Internet / E-mail News
The Appeal Of Videogames05 Aug 2011
Healthcare Practice In Rural Africa Improved By Text Message Reminders05 Aug 2011
Why Children Watch Multi-Screens04 Aug 2011
Hospital Workflow And Schedules Improved By Automated Workflow System04 Aug 2011
Using A Cell Phone Safely03 Aug 2011

Liver Disease / Hepatitis News
Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 1 Drug, Victrelis (Boceprevir) Launched In UK Today03 Aug 2011
Abnormal Liver Tests Associated With Increased Death Rates In People Over 7503 Aug 2011

Lung Cancer News
Elderly Lung Cancer Patients Benefit More From Combination Chemotherapy Than Monotherapy09 Aug 2011
ALK Rearrangement In Lung Cancer Patients Detected By Inexpensive Method04 Aug 2011

Lupus News
Gender Difference In Autoimmune Disease Explained By Newly Discovered B Cells08 Aug 2011
Vitamin D Deficiency Among Systemic Lupus Erythematosis Patients04 Aug 2011

Lymphology/Lymphedema News
Disappearance Of Genetic Material Allows Tumor Cells To Grow03 Aug 2011

Lymphoma / Leukemia / Myeloma News
Loss Of A Gene Regulator Is Crucial For A Rare Type Of Skin Cancer08 Aug 2011
Why Some Patients Do Not Respond To Standard Lymphoma Therapy Discovered06 Aug 2011
Powerful Drug Candidate For Leukemia A Result Of Unconventional Hunt For New Cancer Targets05 Aug 2011

Medical Devices / Diagnostics News
New Microscope Reveals Nanoscale Details09 Aug 2011
Improving Sense Of Touch: Wearable Device That Vibrates Fingertip08 Aug 2011
Hospital Testing Of A Sensor Network That Allows Vital Signs To Be Tracked Even As Patients Move About07 Aug 2011
Potential New Treatment Peripheral Artery Disease: Basis For Battery-Powered Skin Patch05 Aug 2011
New Robot Boasts The Latest In Sensor Technology, Promises A Brighter Future For Japan's Elderly Population04 Aug 2011
Pathogen Research Inspires Robotics Design For Medicine And Military04 Aug 2011
New Source Of Very Cold Electrons To Improve Quality And Speed Of Nanoimaging For Drug And Materials Development03 Aug 2011

Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP News
U-M Saves Medicare More Than $22 Million By Improving Preventive Care, Chronic Illness Care09 Aug 2011
California Medicaid Could Save $2 Billion, Avoid Drugstore Litigation By Modernizing Medicaid Pharmacy06 Aug 2011
New Tools And Initiatives Announced By The Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services05 Aug 2011
Medicare Prescription Drug Premiums Won't Rise In 201204 Aug 2011

Melanoma / Skin Cancer News
The Tanning Bed Talk; Advice For Parents05 Aug 2011
Managing Stress Can Help People Improve Their Skin Conditions04 Aug 2011
Making The Outdoors Safer In America04 Aug 2011
Testing Combo Therapies To Overcome Drug Resistance In Melanoma Patients03 Aug 2011

Men's health News
Infertility Cured In Mice; Are Human Males Next?05 Aug 2011
Baldness Drug Finasteride Linked To Male Breast Cancer Risk04 Aug 2011

Menopause News
Soy Isoflavones Do Not Prevent Bone Loss Or Menopausal Symptoms08 Aug 2011
Estrogen Deprivation Eventually Undermines Brain Receptors And Stroke Protection03 Aug 2011

MRSA / Drug Resistance News
Superbug Evolution Aided By Aggressive Drug Therapy05 Aug 2011
Multidrug-Resistant Strain Of Salmonella Emerges04 Aug 2011
MRSA Bloodstream Infections At Record Low, Says NHS, UK03 Aug 2011

Multiple Sclerosis News
Botox For Urinary Incontinence For MS Or Spinal Cord Injury Patents, Positive Opinion In Europe08 Aug 2011
Multiple Sclerosis Pill Fingolimod Not Good Value For NHS Money Says NICE, UK05 Aug 2011

Neurology / Neuroscience News
Vascular Risk Linked To Accelerated Brain Aging And Mental Decline09 Aug 2011
New Brain Tumour Gene Identified For Meningiomas09 Aug 2011
Scientists Show How The Brain Replies To 'Have We Met Before'?08 Aug 2011
Even When The Body Starves, The Brain Grows07 Aug 2011
Johns Hopkins Scientists Map Genes For Common Form Of Brain Cancer05 Aug 2011
New Molecule Tested As A Delivery Vehicle To Image, Kill Brain Tumors05 Aug 2011
What Is Serotonin? What Does Serotonin Do?04 Aug 2011
Researchers Develop And Test New Molecule As A Delivery Vehicle To Image And Kill Brain Tumors04 Aug 2011
Published Study Has Implications For Understanding Brain Disorders Rooted In Development, Such As Autism04 Aug 2011
How Nerve Cells Are Kept Up To Speed03 Aug 2011

Nutrition / Diet News
Fully Cooked Food Supplement08 Aug 2011
What Is The "Big Latch-On"? What Is World Breastfeeding Week?07 Aug 2011
Mindless Eating Can Make You Fat, But It Can Also Make You Healthy07 Aug 2011
Healthy Eating Costs Much More In America06 Aug 2011
Gazpacho Ingredients Lose Vitamin C During Preparation06 Aug 2011
Healthy Restaurant Eating: Is The Tide Turning In Fast Foods?06 Aug 2011
Bananas! Eating Healthy Will Cost You; Potassium Alone $380 Per Year04 Aug 2011
Can Eggs Be A Healthy Breakfast Choice?04 Aug 2011
Happy Meals? The Nutritional Value Of What Kids Actually Eat At A Fast Food Restaurant04 Aug 2011
Fewer Colon Polyps Detected When Diet Includes Cooked Green Vegetables, Dried Fruit, Legumes, And Brown Rice04 Aug 2011
Cargill Recalls 36 Million Pounds Of Turkey Products Due To Possible Salmonella Heidelberg Contamination03 Aug 2011
FDA Makes Moves To Clarify Gluten Rules; What Is Celiac Disease?03 Aug 2011
Healthy Habits Can Add 15 Years to Your Life03 Aug 2011

Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News
Number Of Laparoscopic Bariatric Procedures Continued To Rise Between 2003-200809 Aug 2011
Obese Patients Treated With QNEXA Demonstrated Significant Improvement In Quality Of Life06 Aug 2011
Using Comic Books To Combat Childhood Obesity04 Aug 2011
Obesity Treatment - FDA Approves Phentermine Resin Extended-Release Capsules03 Aug 2011
Researchers Making Every Bite Count03 Aug 2011
Why Diets Don't Work: Starved Brain Cells Eat Themselves03 Aug 2011
People With Inactive Lifestyles More At Risk For Chronic Diseases, Even If They Take Regular Exercise03 Aug 2011
New Link Found Between Obesity And Insulin Resistance03 Aug 2011
Planet Health Obesity Prevention Curriculum: Cost/Benefit Analysis Shows Net Savings For Obesity And Eating Disorders03 Aug 2011

Ovarian Cancer News
High Risk Ovarian Cancer Gene Found In Landmark Study08 Aug 2011
Late-Stage Ovarian Cancer Therapy Shows Promise In Phase II Trial03 Aug 2011

Pain / Anesthetics News
Molecular Mechanisms Offer Hope For New Pain Treatments05 Aug 2011
Ground-Breaking Effort To Prevent Opioid Abuse And Overdose05 Aug 2011

Parkinson's Disease News
Parkinson's Patients Benefit From Deep Brain Stimulation Implants Ten Years Later09 Aug 2011

Pediatrics / Children's Health News
The Social Network; Is It Bad For Your Children? Facebook Yes Or No?09 Aug 2011
Send Your Child To School With A Healthy And Cold Lunch08 Aug 2011
Toilet Training Our Kids - When And How?08 Aug 2011
Newborn Congenital Heart Disease Better Detected With Oxygen Screening Test08 Aug 2011
Childhood Illness Or Low Birth Weight Linked To Lower Promotion Prospects Later On In Life05 Aug 2011
Study Confirms Accuracy Of Developmental Screening Tests That Can Be Administered By Family Physicians05 Aug 2011
Pulse Oximetry Detects Congenital Heart Disease In Newborns, Should Be Included In Routine Care04 Aug 2011
Tips On How Parents Can Prepare Their Child For The School Year04 Aug 2011
Parents Need To Talk To Their Child About School Bus Safety When They Return To School04 Aug 2011
Adopted Infants' Sleep Affected By Marital Conflict04 Aug 2011
60% Of Kids' Car Seats Contain At Least One Toxic Chemical03 Aug 2011
Promising Drug For Down Syndrome03 Aug 2011

Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry News
Pfizer Seeks To Develop OTC Lipitor Product As Patent Runs Out05 Aug 2011
Fake Morning After Pill Maybe In U.S. FDA Warns Public; Stay Protected03 Aug 2011
New Insights Into Optimization Of Biopharmaceutical Protein Production Provided By Genome Of CHO-K103 Aug 2011

Pharmacy / Pharmacist News
Walgreens Set To Make Move Into Health Insurance Market09 Aug 2011

Pregnancy / Obstetrics News
Fetal Gender Test Determines Sex Of Fetus At 7 Weeks Gestation09 Aug 2011
The Shocking Truth About Giving Birth In South Africa08 Aug 2011
Pilot Study Suggests New Approach To Treat Preeclampsia04 Aug 2011
DHA Taken During Pregnancy Has Protective Effect On Babies03 Aug 2011

Preventive Medicine News
Walking Around Is The Simplest Way To Shorten Hospital Stay09 Aug 2011

Primary Care / General Practice News
U.S. Physicians Spend Nearly Four Times That Of Their Canadian Counterparts05 Aug 2011
Physician Practices In U.S. Spend Nearly Four Times What Canadian Practices Spend05 Aug 2011

Prostate / Prostate Cancer News
Men Have Overly Optimistic Expectations About Recovery From Prostate Cancer Surgery, U-M Study Finds09 Aug 2011
Dietary-Intervention Study For Prostate Cancer Accruing Patients06 Aug 2011
Urine Test Shows Prostate Cancer Risk, U-M Study Finds04 Aug 2011
Evaluating Shorter And Safer Prostate Cancer Treatment With Targeted Radiation03 Aug 2011

Psychology / Psychiatry News
You Can Count On This: Math Ability Is Inborn09 Aug 2011
World Survey Links Religion And Happiness - For Some09 Aug 2011
Getting Along With Co-Workers Can Significantly Increase Your Lifespan08 Aug 2011
Prescriptions For Antidepressants Increasing Among Individuals With No Psychiatric Diagnosis06 Aug 2011
Losing Weight Without Thinking06 Aug 2011
Small Interventions Can Alleviate Underperformance Caused By Stereotype05 Aug 2011
Widespread Mistaken Beliefs About Memory Revealed By National Survey05 Aug 2011
Psychology's 'Hands-On' Benefits04 Aug 2011
Our Memories Are Not As Objective And Reliable As We Think They Are04 Aug 2011
Are Pet Owners Healthier And Happier?04 Aug 2011
The Negative Side Of Oxytocin03 Aug 2011
The Role Of Mirror Neurons In Human Behavior03 Aug 2011

Public Health News
Urgent Assessment In Emergency Departments Can Reduce Surgical Decision Time And Overcrowding09 Aug 2011
New Tactile Technology May Provide New Means Of Communication For The Blind09 Aug 2011
What Is The Difference Between Sex And Gender?05 Aug 2011
Ground Turkey Recall - Why The Five Month Delay?05 Aug 2011
Public Bicycle Sharing Saves Lives And Protects Environment05 Aug 2011
Device Identifies Unknown Liquids Instantly05 Aug 2011
New Health Care Distribution Model Could Save Lives In Developing Countries03 Aug 2011

Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News
Radiotherapy Errors Could Be Greatly Reduced By A Combination Of Existing Safety Checks05 Aug 2011

Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals News
Brain Cancer Kills Dr. Bernadine Healy At 67; First Woman To Lead NIH09 Aug 2011
American, European And Australian Drug Regulatory Agencies Increasing Collaboration03 Aug 2011

Respiratory / Asthma News
Surprising Results Of Lung, Mold Study08 Aug 2011
The Real Cost Of Poorly Controlled Asthma08 Aug 2011
New Use Of Artificial Lung Device Pioneered At University Of Kentucky05 Aug 2011
Increase In Asthma Risk Following Mold Exposure During Infancy05 Aug 2011
Microwave Fields Affect Your Newborn's Asthma; Is It Worth It?03 Aug 2011
COPD Patients With Sense Of Humor Feel Better, But Laughter May Be Bad For Lungs03 Aug 2011
Three New Susceptibility Loci For Adult Asthma In Japanese Population Revealed By Genome-wide Study03 Aug 2011
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine: Aug. 2, 201103 Aug 2011

Schizophrenia News
Mutations Not Inherited From Parents Cause More Than Half The Cases Of Schizophrenia09 Aug 2011

Seniors / Aging News
Age And Heart Failure Linked To Reduction In Verbal Memory09 Aug 2011
Centenarians Just As Likely As The Rest Of Population To Smoke, Drink And Pack On Pounds05 Aug 2011
Baby Born In 2011 Nearly 8 Times More Likely To Reach 100 Than One Born In 1931, UK04 Aug 2011
Older Women's Cognitive Function Influenced By Neighborhood Status04 Aug 2011
Satisfaction In Body Function, Body Appearance Differs In Older Men And Women04 Aug 2011
Longevity More Linked To Genes Than Lifestyle, Research Reveals03 Aug 2011
Antidepressants, Newer Aren't Necessarily Safer For Older People, Study Shows03 Aug 2011
Graying World Population Sparks Need For Policies And Programs That Support Productive Aging03 Aug 2011

Sexual Health / STDs News
If Teenage Girl Gets Pregnant, Younger Sister More Likely To Become Pregnant Too09 Aug 2011
Sensor Easily Detects Date Rape Drugs In Drinks05 Aug 2011
What Is An Orgasm?05 Aug 2011
Genital Warts Cost NHS £17 Million Annually, UK04 Aug 2011

Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia News
Nighttime-Breathing Machine Is Effective Treatment For Sleep Apnea09 Aug 2011
Compression Stockings Help Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients With Chronic Venous Insufficiency05 Aug 2011
Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Improve With Compression Stockings05 Aug 2011
New Class Of Drugs Designed To Treat Narcolepsy Will Also Be Effective In Reversing Illness-Induced Lethargy04 Aug 2011

Smoking / Quit Smoking News
Graphic Warning Labels Reduces Demand For Cigarettes09 Aug 2011
Those Who Smoke As Soon As They Wake Up Have Much Higher Cancer Risk08 Aug 2011
Casual Smoking Up, Heavy Smoking Down Among Teens In USA07 Aug 2011
Polymer's Hunt For Nicotine05 Aug 2011
Smoke-Free Laws Don't Impact Rural Or Urban Economies04 Aug 2011
Why Heavy Smokers Feel Sad After Quitting03 Aug 2011
Taking Vitamin Pills May Undermine Motivation To Reduce Smoking03 Aug 2011

Sports Medicine / Fitness News
Exercising In Extreme Heat Causes Serious Illness And Death, CDC08 Aug 2011
Red Cross Offers Tips To Keep Athletes Safe In Extreme Heat06 Aug 2011
High School Football Player Urges Athletes To Use Their Heads, Learn About Concussions06 Aug 2011
This Football Season More Emphasis Will Be On Preventing Concussions06 Aug 2011
Could Some Athletes Be Genetically Prone To Concussions?05 Aug 2011
Children Should Rely On Safety Equipment To Prevent School Sports Injuries04 Aug 2011

Stem Cell Research News
Stem Cell Researchers Uncover Reason Why The Adult Human Heart Cannot Regenerate Itself09 Aug 2011
Turning Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells Into Sperm08 Aug 2011
Patient's Own Skin Can Be Used To Treat Multiple Diseases07 Aug 2011
Converting Human Skin Cells Into Functional Neurons Without Using Stem Cells05 Aug 2011
Roadmap To Overcome Obstacles For Using Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells05 Aug 2011
Human Skin Cells Converted Directly Into Functional Neurons05 Aug 2011
Researchers At UT Southwestern Find Way To Help Donor Adult Blood Stem Cells Overcome Transplant Rejection05 Aug 2011
New Stem Cell Reports Demo Hope For Kidney Function; Insulin Making04 Aug 2011
It's In The Sugar: Mayo Clinic Shows How Metabolism Affects Stem Cell Cultivation03 Aug 2011

Stroke News
More Neurology Residents Comfortable Using Stroke Clot-Busting Drug08 Aug 2011
Four High School Football Players Died Of Heat Stroke In 201006 Aug 2011
Plaque Reveals Genetic 'Signature' - Possible Key To Future Treatment Of Stroke06 Aug 2011
High-Risk Stroke Patients More Likely To Get Follow-up Care After Motivational Talk05 Aug 2011
Long Periods Of Estrogen Deprivation Jeopardize Brain Receptors, Stroke Protection04 Aug 2011

Transplants / Organ Donations News
Kidney Transplant, Living Donors And Minimal Scars08 Aug 2011
Lung-Kidney Transplant Patient Hopes To Be Professional Bowler04 Aug 2011
Groundbreaking Research Reveals Clues To The Formation Of Hearts, Intestines And Other Key Organs04 Aug 2011
Kidney Donors Receiving "Regulated Paid Provision", Should Be Considered, Says Researcher03 Aug 2011
Success In Treatment For Kidney Transplant Patients03 Aug 2011

Tropical Diseases News
Microwaves Join Fight Against Malaria06 Aug 2011
Novel DNA-Sensing Pathway In Immune Response To Malaria06 Aug 2011
Multiple Potential Anti-Malaria Compounds Turned Up By Screening Effort06 Aug 2011
Link Found Between Cholera Outbreaks And Rise Of River Flow05 Aug 2011
Examination Of Four Major River Basins Shows When Water Flow Went Up, Nutrients In The Water Were Associated With Increase In Cholera Cases05 Aug 2011
Text Messaging Health Workers Improves Malaria Treatment04 Aug 2011

Tuberculosis News
More Evidence On Drug-Resistant TB Needed: New WHO Guidelines05 Aug 2011
Promising Urine Test Tells How Effective Tuberculosis Treatment Is03 Aug 2011

Urology / Nephrology News
Improved Radical Surgery Techniques Provide Positive Outcomes For Bladder Cancer Patients09 Aug 2011

Veterans / Ex-Servicemen News
Veteran PTSD Symptoms Significantly Reduced After 8 Weeks Of Transcendental Meditation05 Aug 2011
Suicide Risk High For War Veterans In College, Study Finds05 Aug 2011
Virginia Tech Professors Publish Research On Posttraumatic Stress04 Aug 2011
Women Veterans' Health, Sexx Matters04 Aug 2011

Veterinary News
Are Pets Good For Human Health? The Truth Is "Nobody Really Knows"03 Aug 2011

Water - Air Quality / Agriculture News
Boil Your Drinking Water, Grimes, Iowa Residents Told, USA07 Aug 2011
A Step Closer To Developing Better Vaccines For Bluetongue03 Aug 2011

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