NPR Topics: Health & ScienceDoctor Dispels Myth that Corpses Spread Disease Sat, 10 May 2008 18:59:00 -0400
It has been a week since a cyclone devastated the Myanmar coastline. Tens of thousands of bodies have yet to be identified or buried. United Nations consultant and expert on directing disaster relief Claude de Ville de Goyet talks with Andrea Seabrook about the difficult task ahead for Myanmar.
Study: Smart Fruit Flies Are Finished First Sat, 10 May 2008 18:28:00 -0400
The New York Times ran an article this week about a study that found intelligent fruit flies don't live as long as unintelligent ones. The scientist who performed the study, Tadeusz Kawecki, talks about what this means for the smart-guys of bugs and humans alike.
Norwegian Deep-Sea Divers Sue Government Sat, 10 May 2008 10:12:00 -0400
Former diver Bernie Schwerdtfeger talks about working 500 feet under the water off the coast of Norway, where he helped assemble oil rigs. Many former divers are complaining of health problems and are suing for damages.
Elvis, bin Laden and Hitler Join Mission to Mars Fri, 09 May 2008 16:02:00 -0400
A Mars spacecraft carrying a DVD of thousands of names was intended to increase public interest in space missions. But the unintended consequence was lasting space memorials to Donald Duck, John Lennon, Adolf Hitler and Malcolm X.
washingtonpost.com - Health 'What Is Normal and What Is Perfect?' Steve Quinn Sat, 10 May 2008 21:34:00 -0400
JUNEAU, Alaska -- The results of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's prenatal testing were in, and the doctor's tone was ominous: "You need to come to the office so we can talk about it."
Heavier Drinking At an Earlier Age Veronika Oleksyn Sat, 10 May 2008 21:34:00 -0400
VIENNA -- A 13-year-old schoolgirl in southern Austria celebrated the start of her spring break with a bottle of schnapps.
System of Neglect Dana Priest and Amy Goldstein Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Near midnight on a California spring night, armed guards escorted Yusif Osman into an immigration prison ringed by concertina wire at the end of a winding, isolated road.
Reuters: Health NewsBeing breast-fed may lower breast cancer risk Fri, 09 May 2008 12:56:27 -0400
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adult women who were breast-fed as infants may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer than those who were not breast-fed, unless they were first-born, study findings suggest.
Child safety seats should be centered in back seat Sat, 10 May 2008 19:09:11 -0400
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Positioning child safety seats in the center of the back seat could cut infants' and toddlers' injury risks by nearly half, a new study suggests.
Prostate cancer deaths fall after screening program Fri, 09 May 2008 14:32:51 -0400
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Prostate cancer deaths fell substantially in the decade after one Austrian state began free PSA screening tests for all men ages 45 to 75, according to a new study.
CNN.com - HealthTurning 50 prompts 75-pound weight loss Fri, 09 May 2008 15:09:33 -0400
Barbara Aldrich can hardly remember a time when she wasn't a little overweight. But as her weight skyrocketed, it began to take its toll. She reached a tipping point when her doctor told her she was borderline diabetic. "That's when I decided, I don't want to give myself injections for the rest of my life," she said.
Flu vaccine doses to make record numbers Fri, 09 May 2008 16:05:34 -0400
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U.S. wants to end increased mad cow testing Fri, 09 May 2008 13:07:32 -0400
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ABC News: HealthOrgan-Saving Ambulances Raise Eyebrows Fri, 09 May 2008 16:12:20 -0400
Will a plan for organ recovery ambulances give living patients the short shrift?
The Boy Who Couldn't Sleep Sat, 10 May 2008 15:00:15 -0400
Since birth, Rhett Lamb, 3, has struggled to get a good night's sleep.
Peace Corps Boots HIV-Positive Volunteer Fri, 09 May 2008 12:44:25 -0400
Jeremiah Johnson was kicked out, and now he's considering a lawsuit.
BBC News | Health | UK EditionNo jabs, no school says Labour MP Sun, 11 May 2008 09:53:16 -0000
Children who have not received all their vaccinations should not be allowed to start school, a Labour MP suggests.
Tough sanctions are being proposed for parents who refuse routine vaccinations, such as MMR.
Scientists' protest discouraged Sat, 10 May 2008 00:01:20 -0000
Scientists are being discouraged from attending Parliament to show their support for proposed embryology and fertility legislation.
Depressed fathers 'hit learning' Sat, 10 May 2008 07:23:51 -0000
Depressed fathers may hinder their child's language development, US research suggests.
Newsweek Health HeadlinesWar on Wounds Sat, 10 May 2008 17:24:24 -0000
Why the military is backing the cool new field of regenerative medicine
Teens, Tans and Truth Sat, 10 May 2008 17:20:03 -0000
Doctors fight back against claims that tanning is healthy. Worries about cancer and 'tanorexics.'
Baby Names: Does Popularity Affect Choice? Sat, 10 May 2008 00:14:43 -0000
How popularity lists are changing the way parents pick names for their kids.
USATODAY.com Health - Top StoriesPrice of blood thinner has doubled since recall Fri, 09 May 2008 15:51:56 -0000
Major U.S. dialysis centers say the price of blood-thinner heparin has doubled since mid-April because of global recalls and ...
Government asks court to block wider testing for mad cow Fri, 09 May 2008 16:12:44 -0000
The Bush administration on Friday urged a federal appeals court to stop meatpackers from testing all their animals for mad cow ...
White House report links pot, teen depression Fri, 09 May 2008 15:39:43 -0000
Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according ...
UPHS - Health and Wellness Newsletter
Protect Your Skin from the Summer SunSummer is just around the corner and for most Americans that means spending more time outdoors. Unfortunately, spending extended periods of time in the sun without some form of protection increases the risk of developing skin cancer.
Gestational Diabetes: Managing High Blood Sugar During PregnancyGestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that starts during pregnancy and usually goes away once the baby is born. Approximately 4 percent of all pregnant women develop the disease, which typically begins halfway through pregnancy.
Penn's Top DocsThe University of Pennsylvania Health System congratulates our 134 physicians recognized as the region???s best doctors in Philadelphia magazine???s 2008 "Top Docs" list.??Featuring more Penn physicians than any other hospital or health system in the region.
Reader's Digest: HealthChoosing a Weight-Loss Program for your Child Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Read more about this interesting rd.com article.
20 Simple Ways to Get Happy Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Take control of your mood and improve your health
Heat for Your Health Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400
Your health can benefit from the heat - here's how.
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