Health Headlines- week of March 7th

Lawsuit claims that fish oil supplements contain toxins
Sugary drinks could lead to an early grave
American Cancer Society releases new prostate cancer screening guidelines
Having a sense of purpose could prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Is too much small talk making you unhappy?

Health Headlines- week of Feb 22nd

Cholesterol drugs’ heart benefits outweigh diabetes risk
New blood test may revolutionize cancer care
Researchers say placebos could be used to treat some illnesses
“Flat-headed” babies may have cognitive delays
Daily aspirin reduces risk of death after breast cancer
Like cigarettes, pipes and cigars hurt lungs

Health Headlines- week of Feb 15th

Ending statin drugs may not end muscle pains
Oxytocin spray shows promise in autism
Breast MRI no better than traditional surveillance
Female plasma may be better for transfusions
Many frozen embryos go unused when couples choose IVF

Day 5 of 206- reading the Senate Health Care Bill

Ok, I am back on the saddle.  I’d explain why I couldn’t get to this for a week but it would be too boring.

Pages 65-76
Begins to outline the rules for implementing the plan.
The part I find funny… “The Secretary shall adopt operating rules under this subsection… having ensured consultation with providers.” Does this mean that [...]

Health Headlines- Week of Feb 8th

Diabetics and Their Doctors Not Concerned About the Same Thing
Parents Often Make Errors in Dosing Their Kids
Many Adults Not Getting Recommended Vaccinations
Shingles-Associated Pain Relieved with Botox
New Scan May Allow Communication with Patients in “Vegetative” State

Health Headlines- Week of Feb 1

Over 70?  A few extra pounds may help you live longer
Mortality in diabetes may increase when sugar control is “too good”
For some, overeating is as addicting as smoking, cocaine use
Bill Gates pledges $10 billion to a vital global health need
UK panel discredits doctor who linked measles vaccine to autism

Health Headlines- Week of Jan 24th

Most moms do not need to fast during labor
Low vitamin D levels linked to colon cancer
Teens spending every waking moment with gadgets
A diet of fish oil keeps your heart DNA from unraveling
FDA approves first drug to help MS patients walk better

Health Headlines- Week of Jan 18th

Tylenol recall broadens to more products
Pork made from stem cells- the future of food?
Caring for a sick spouse increases risk for stroke
Patients with kidney disease want end-of-life discussions; don’t get them
A urine test to determine if your child’s snoring is dangerous
New study shows exercise can reverse memory decline
Superbug hunt leads scientists to study… polar bear [...]

How to Help Haiti

It is hard to imagine the devastation happening this very moment in Haiti.  I visited in 2009 and it was my first experience with true poverty.  I knew that Haiti was the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, but only after seeing the country with my own eyes did I understand what that really means.  Electricity and running [...]

Health Headlines- Week of Jan 11th

Antidepressants No Better than Placebo for Many Depressed Patients
Primary Care Doctors Rarely Bring Up Organ Donation
Men Who Undergo Prostate Surgery Can Reduce Risk for Incontinence with Exercise
New Scan May Distinguish Early Alzheimer’s from Normal Memory Loss
Soda Fountains Squirt More than Just Soda- You Won’t Like What Scientists Found

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