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Thu, 15 May 2008 00:01:18 GMT Meningitis B trials 'encouraging'

Initial results of clinical trials on a possible vaccine against meningitis B show "encouraging" results.

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:20:34 GMT Single anti-flu drug 'not enough'

No single drug will be enough to treat all the victims of a global pandemic of the H5N1 bird flu, research suggests.

Thu, 15 May 2008 18:10:45 GMT Body clock reset clue discovered

A small molecule may have a big role in making the body clock tick, say UK researchers.

Thu, 15 May 2008 03:12:17 GMT Hope over smear test alternative

A test for a sex infection may be better at screening for cervical cancer than smear tests, a study suggests.

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:47:13 GMT Warning after takeaway tests

Lovers of takeaway food could be eating more than their daily allowance of fat and salt in just one meal, scientists have warned.

the Mail online | Health

Now heavyweight Brits are the fattest people in Europe

Britons are becoming the fattest people in Europe. English and Scottish women lead the heavyweight league, with almost six in ten overweight or obese. Men fare little better, with at least two-thirds too heavy for their height

Baby-bottle chemicals 'could make children obese for life', say scientists

Chemicals found in baby bottles and other everyday products could be condemning children to a lifetime of obesity, experts have warned. Three studies suggest that exposure early in life to 'gender-bending' chemicals widely used in plastics, non-stick pans and water pipes can lead to fatness in adulthood

The vaccine that could cure hay fever forever

Trials of a vaccine for hay fever have shown it can cut symptoms by more than a quarter. Sufferers have just four Pollinex Quattro injections over three weeks before the start of the grass pollen season

Aspirin DOES slash the risk of a heart attack - but only if it is taken at night, say experts

A small dose of aspirin may cut the risk of heart attack or stroke in those with rising blood pressure - but only if it is taken at night. Doctors have discovered that the aspirin lowers blood pressure to normal for up to 24 hours

One-fifth of patients STILL forced to stay on mixed sex wards

Twenty per cent of Health Service patients are being forced to stay on mixed-sex wards, according to the biggest survey of hospitals. It also found that one-third of patients still have to share showers and bathrooms with members of the opposite sex

Reuters: Health News

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:08:42 -0400 CDC recommends shingles vaccine for age 60 and up

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health officials on Thursday recommended that people 60 and older get Merck & Co Inc's vaccine Zostavax to protect against shingles, a viral infection that causes a painful, blistering rash.

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:14:00 -0400 Obesity tied to risk of psychiatric disorders

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Obesity is a well known risk factor for certain physical health problems, but a new study suggests that heavy adults also have higher rates of psychiatric disorders.

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:52:52 -0400 Popcorn fans eat more whole grain: study

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who snack on popcorn may consume more whole grains and less meat than their peers who don't, new research shows.

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:47:29 -0400 Morning-after pill sold over the counter in Canada

TORONTO (Reuters) - The so-called "morning after" pill Plan B has received full over-the-counter status in Canada, drug maker Paladin Labs Inc said on Thursday.

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:04:54 -0400 Salmonella outbreak traced to tainted dog food

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Contaminated dry dog food was the source of an outbreak of Salmonella infections affecting people in 19 states, public health officials report in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, a publication of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Thu, 15 May 2008 11:02:24 PDT Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema (HealthDay)

HealthDay - THURSDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they may be able to prevent the tissue damage that lung diseases, such as emphysema, cause by treating the patient with doxycycline, an antibiotic commonly used to treat acne.

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:04:23 PDT Obesity tied to risk of psychiatric disorders (Reuters)

Reuters - Obesity is a well known risk factor for certain physical health problems, but a new study suggests that heavy adults also have higher rates of psychiatric disorders.

Thu, 15 May 2008 03:15:06 PDT Childhood obesity levelling in France: studies (AFP)

AFP - Childhood obesity may be levelling in France in contrast to the general trend in Europe where more youngsters are growing fat, according to two new studies presented Thursday.

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:07:26 PDT Drug aprotinin boosts risk of death: study (AFP)

AFP - Aprotinin, a drug often used to prevent blood loss during heart surgery, boosts the risk of death by 50 percent, a major clinical study done in Canada and published in the United States Wednesday found confirming preliminary data.

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:19:46 PDT Exercise may protect girls from future breast cancer (AP)

AP - Get your daughters off the couch: New research shows exercise during the teen years — starting as young as age 12 — can help protect girls from breast cancer when they're grown. Middle-aged women have long been advised to get active to lower their risk of breast cancer after menopause.

NYT > Health

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:29:22 GMT Fitness for Every Body: O.K., Avatar, Work With Me

Can Wii Fit, born of a best-selling gaming console, revolutionize exercise? Five testers weigh in.

Thu, 15 May 2008 03:29:25 GMT Entrepreneurial Edge: If It?s Eye Care Technology, This Must Be Orange County

Orange County, Calif., has become a center for small eye care device makers in much the same way that Silicon Valley is a center for technology.

Thu, 15 May 2008 07:59:17 GMT Skin Deep: Eco-Friendly Paths to Exfoliation

In an age of global warming and high gas prices, is it any wonder that more spagoers are gravitating to spa products that are cultivated locally?

Thu, 15 May 2008 04:36:15 GMT Serious Deficiencies in Nursing Homes Are Often Missed, Report Says

Nursing home inspectors routinely overlook or minimize problems that pose a serious, immediate threat to patients, Congressional investigators say.

Thu, 15 May 2008 03:29:42 GMT Medical Journal?s Article Questions TV Ads for Stent

A television ad for a heart stent may deceive the public and should be reviewed by federal regulators, according to an article published by a leading medical journal.