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"Personal" study shows gene maps can spot disease - Reuters
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:36:32 GMT+00:00
"Personal" study shows gene maps can spot diseaseReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two studies published on Wednesday show it is possible to sequence the entire gene maps of families with inherited diseases and pinpoint the offending bit of DNA. The studies, which would not have been possible a year or two ago, ...Decoded Genomes Pinpoint Genetic Roots of DiseasesNew York TimesGene Mutations Identified for Charcot-Marie-Tooth SyndromeU.S. News & World ReportFamily Genome Sequence Fewer Mutations InheritedBusinessWeekBio-IT World -Science Now -UPI.comall 67 news articles »
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:36:32 GMT+00:00
"Personal" study shows gene maps can spot diseaseReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two studies published on Wednesday show it is possible to sequence the entire gene maps of families with inherited diseases and pinpoint the offending bit of DNA. The studies, which would not have been possible a year or two ago, ...Decoded Genomes Pinpoint Genetic Roots of DiseasesNew York TimesGene Mutations Identified for Charcot-Marie-Tooth SyndromeU.S. News & World ReportFamily Genome Sequence Fewer Mutations InheritedBusinessWeekBio-IT World -Science Now -UPI.comall 67 news articles »
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Researchers: Men want sex until they almost die - Atlanta Journal Constitution
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:27:22 GMT+00:00
OneindiaResearchers: Men want sex until they almost dieAtlanta Journal ConstitutionThe British have quite a history at getting to the bottom of things. Sherlock Holmes is the genesis of the detective novel and Scotland Yard, though it sounds like a cricket field, is actually an organization of highly trained ...Healthier men want more sex for more yearsCNNGood Health Boosts Sexual Life ExpectancyWebMDMen Outlive Women SexuallyFOXNewsBusinessWeek -U.S. News & World Report (blog) -eFitnessNowall 338 news articles »
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:27:22 GMT+00:00
OneindiaResearchers: Men want sex until they almost dieAtlanta Journal ConstitutionThe British have quite a history at getting to the bottom of things. Sherlock Holmes is the genesis of the detective novel and Scotland Yard, though it sounds like a cricket field, is actually an organization of highly trained ...Healthier men want more sex for more yearsCNNGood Health Boosts Sexual Life ExpectancyWebMDMen Outlive Women SexuallyFOXNewsBusinessWeek -U.S. News & World Report (blog) -eFitnessNowall 338 news articles »
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FDA rules out bisphosphonate, thigh fracture link - Reuters
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:51:39 GMT+00:00
ABC NewsFDA rules out bisphosphonate, thigh fracture linkReutersBOSTON (Reuters) - US regulators said on Wednesday they have found no link between oral bisphosphonate osteoporosis medications such as Merck & Co Inc's Fosamax and certain thigh bone fractures. The US Food and Drug Administration issued its statement ...FDA to Investigate Possible Osteoporosis Drug-Femur Fracture Link After ABC ...ABC NewsFDA Will Review Fosamax, Boniva for SafetyWall Street JournalLong-term use of osteoporosis drugs linked to hip breaksUSA TodayWall Street Journal (blog) -MedPage Today -ABC7Chicago.comall 54 news articles »
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:51:39 GMT+00:00
ABC NewsFDA rules out bisphosphonate, thigh fracture linkReutersBOSTON (Reuters) - US regulators said on Wednesday they have found no link between oral bisphosphonate osteoporosis medications such as Merck & Co Inc's Fosamax and certain thigh bone fractures. The US Food and Drug Administration issued its statement ...FDA to Investigate Possible Osteoporosis Drug-Femur Fracture Link After ABC ...ABC NewsFDA Will Review Fosamax, Boniva for SafetyWall Street JournalLong-term use of osteoporosis drugs linked to hip breaksUSA TodayWall Street Journal (blog) -MedPage Today -ABC7Chicago.comall 54 news articles »
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Flu Shots in Children Can Help Community - New York Times
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:31:02 GMT+00:00
New York TimesFlu Shots in Children Can Help CommunityNew York TimesNearly 50 Hutterite colonies in Canada took part in a study in which children received flu shots. By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. An unusual study done in 49 remote Hutterite farming colonies in western Canada has provided the surest proof yet that giving flu ...H1N1 Flu Spreads Slower Than Seasonal Flu: StudyBusinessWeekFlu shots still available and recommendedSavannah Morning NewsCounty offering weekly H1N1 flu clinicsphillyBurbs.comWMBB-TV -Reuters -WFAAall 221 news articles »
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:31:02 GMT+00:00
New York TimesFlu Shots in Children Can Help CommunityNew York TimesNearly 50 Hutterite colonies in Canada took part in a study in which children received flu shots. By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. An unusual study done in 49 remote Hutterite farming colonies in western Canada has provided the surest proof yet that giving flu ...H1N1 Flu Spreads Slower Than Seasonal Flu: StudyBusinessWeekFlu shots still available and recommendedSavannah Morning NewsCounty offering weekly H1N1 flu clinicsphillyBurbs.comWMBB-TV -Reuters -WFAAall 221 news articles »
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Vaginal birth after cesarean underused: panel - Reuters
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:26:23 GMT+00:00
KVALVaginal birth after cesarean underused: panelReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If you're pregnant and have had a cesarean section before, chances are you'll have one again. In at least one-third of US hospitals, a repeat cesarean is the only option, and nine in 10 women end up getting one -- a fact ...Panel Finds Many Women Can Avoid Repeat C-SectionsU.S. News & World ReportPanel: Women need chance to avoid repeat C-sectionThe Associated PressHow to get a VBAC in CaliforniaLos Angeles Times (blog)Detroit Free Press -MedPage Today -ABC Newsall 164 news articles »
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:26:23 GMT+00:00
KVALVaginal birth after cesarean underused: panelReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If you're pregnant and have had a cesarean section before, chances are you'll have one again. In at least one-third of US hospitals, a repeat cesarean is the only option, and nine in 10 women end up getting one -- a fact ...Panel Finds Many Women Can Avoid Repeat C-SectionsU.S. News & World ReportPanel: Women need chance to avoid repeat C-sectionThe Associated PressHow to get a VBAC in CaliforniaLos Angeles Times (blog)Detroit Free Press -MedPage Today -ABC Newsall 164 news articles »
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Health Buzz: 1 in 6 Americans Has Genital Herpes - U.S. News & World Report
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:07:31 GMT+00:00
World NewsHealth Buzz: 1 in 6 Americans Has Genital HerpesU.S. News & World ReportThe sexually transmitted strain of herpes simplex virus infects 1 out of every 6 Americans, HealthDay reports. Luckily, the rate of infection is not increasing, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and ...CDC says genital herpes is still a 'serious health threat'CNNCDC: Genital Herpes Rates Still HighWebMDGenital Herpes Infection Rate Remains HighCNM News NetworkeFitnessNow -Chicago Sun-Times -RedOrbitall 110 news articles »
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:07:31 GMT+00:00
World NewsHealth Buzz: 1 in 6 Americans Has Genital HerpesU.S. News & World ReportThe sexually transmitted strain of herpes simplex virus infects 1 out of every 6 Americans, HealthDay reports. Luckily, the rate of infection is not increasing, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and ...CDC says genital herpes is still a 'serious health threat'CNNCDC: Genital Herpes Rates Still HighWebMDGenital Herpes Infection Rate Remains HighCNM News NetworkeFitnessNow -Chicago Sun-Times -RedOrbitall 110 news articles »
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Few Calif. consumers helped by insurer settlement - BusinessWeek
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:22:03 GMT+00:00
Few Calif. consumers helped by insurer settlementBusinessWeekVery few consumers benefited from California regulators' highly publicized settlements with health insurers accused of dropping sick patients from their policies, according to a state assembly report. The Department of Managed ...Settlements over dropped insurance lanquishSan Francisco ChronicleABC, CBS, NBC Join Obama's Attack on Insurance CompaniesBusiness Media InstituteRegulators Defend Actions Against Health InsurersCBS 2CanadianBusiness.com -California Healthline -Los Angeles Timesall 82 news articles »
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:22:03 GMT+00:00
Few Calif. consumers helped by insurer settlementBusinessWeekVery few consumers benefited from California regulators' highly publicized settlements with health insurers accused of dropping sick patients from their policies, according to a state assembly report. The Department of Managed ...Settlements over dropped insurance lanquishSan Francisco ChronicleABC, CBS, NBC Join Obama's Attack on Insurance CompaniesBusiness Media InstituteRegulators Defend Actions Against Health InsurersCBS 2CanadianBusiness.com -California Healthline -Los Angeles Timesall 82 news articles »
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A Wine Diet? Study Shows Alcohol Helps Women Lose Weight - U.S. News & World Report (blog)
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:57:13 GMT+00:00
ReutersA Wine Diet? Study Shows Alcohol Helps Women Lose WeightU.S. News & World Report (blog)Ladies, great news today! According to the New York Times, "new research suggests that women who regularly consume moderate amounts of alcohol are less likely to gain weight than nondrinkers and are at ...Cheers, Ladies! A Drink A Day May Keep the Pounds AwayABC NewsMiddle-Aged Women Who Drink Moderately Gain Less WeightJoinTogether.orgWine may help women keep weight in checkReutersBBC News -Los Angeles Times -CNNall 399 news articles »
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:57:13 GMT+00:00
ReutersA Wine Diet? Study Shows Alcohol Helps Women Lose WeightU.S. News & World Report (blog)Ladies, great news today! According to the New York Times, "new research suggests that women who regularly consume moderate amounts of alcohol are less likely to gain weight than nondrinkers and are at ...Cheers, Ladies! A Drink A Day May Keep the Pounds AwayABC NewsMiddle-Aged Women Who Drink Moderately Gain Less WeightJoinTogether.orgWine may help women keep weight in checkReutersBBC News -Los Angeles Times -CNNall 399 news articles »
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FDA says food company shipped products despite Salmonella findings - CIDRAP
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:34:57 GMT+00:00
New York Daily NewsFDA says food company shipped products despite Salmonella findingsCIDRAPMar 10, 2010 (CIDRAP News) – Federal inspectors concluded that a food company that produced hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) at the center of a series of food recalls continued to ship its products after it learned of Salmonella contamination in its ...FDA says Basic Food Flavors knew plant was contaminated with salmonellaWashington PostMore on the HVP recall: Company knew of salmonella contaminationLos Angeles Times (blog)HVP recall has consumers asking questions about safetyMontreal GazetteChicago Tribune (blog) -Wall Street Journal -Christian Science Monitorall 968 news articles »
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:34:57 GMT+00:00
New York Daily NewsFDA says food company shipped products despite Salmonella findingsCIDRAPMar 10, 2010 (CIDRAP News) – Federal inspectors concluded that a food company that produced hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) at the center of a series of food recalls continued to ship its products after it learned of Salmonella contamination in its ...FDA says Basic Food Flavors knew plant was contaminated with salmonellaWashington PostMore on the HVP recall: Company knew of salmonella contaminationLos Angeles Times (blog)HVP recall has consumers asking questions about safetyMontreal GazetteChicago Tribune (blog) -Wall Street Journal -Christian Science Monitorall 968 news articles »
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Long-Term Health Risks Low for Kidney Donors - WebMD
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:15:23 GMT+00:00
eFitnessNowLong-Term Health Risks Low for Kidney DonorsWebMDMarch 9, 2010 -- Kidney donors fare just as well as non-donors over the long term, according to a new study. Researchers compared survival rates of kidney donors to healthy adults who were not kidney donors and found kidney donation ...Live kidney donors do not die sooner: studyReutersDonating kidney no handicap to healthy, long life: StudyTimes of IndiaDonating a kidney doesn't shorten donor's lifemsnbc.comLos Angeles Times -eFitnessNow -Renal and Urology Newsall 113 news articles »
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:15:23 GMT+00:00
eFitnessNowLong-Term Health Risks Low for Kidney DonorsWebMDMarch 9, 2010 -- Kidney donors fare just as well as non-donors over the long term, according to a new study. Researchers compared survival rates of kidney donors to healthy adults who were not kidney donors and found kidney donation ...Live kidney donors do not die sooner: studyReutersDonating kidney no handicap to healthy, long life: StudyTimes of IndiaDonating a kidney doesn't shorten donor's lifemsnbc.comLos Angeles Times -eFitnessNow -Renal and Urology Newsall 113 news articles »
