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'Good' cholesterol doctrine may be flawed: study »

High concentrations of HDL are one of the big markers for blood testsResearchers on Thursday challenged a tenet of modern medicine that higher levels of "good" cholesterol automatically boost cardiovascular health.


2012-05-17T07:45:16Z | via AFP »

Minorities overtake whites in US births »

Whites still make up just under half of all US birthsFor the first time ever, white births in the United States are no longer in the majority, according to US Census Bureau estimates Thursday that underscored the growth of the Hispanic population.


2012-05-17T20:36:07Z | via AFP »

Common antibiotic boosts death risk: study »

Antibiotic used for treating bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections and STDs may boost risk of deathA popular antibiotic used for treating bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections and sexually transmitted diseases may boost the risk of death, a US study said Wednesday.


2012-05-16T21:32:06Z | via AFP »

French autistic kids mostly get psychotherapy »

This photo made available by Andy Beverly shows his son Guillaume Beverly, 15-years-old in Conflans Sainte Honorine, France in May 2012. Some French parents resort to sending their children abroad to get adequate treatment. In most developed countries, children with autism are usually sent to school where they get special education classes. But in France, they are more often sent to a psychiatrist where they get talk therapy meant for people with psychological or emotional problems. When Andy Beverly's son Guillaume was diagnosed as autistic at age 2, Guillaume began to receive treatment from psychiatrists in Paris. After years of sporadic schooling in France, Beverly sent Guillaume to a school in Belgium that focuses on techniques to help him interact with others and do simple things like putting on his coat. He is convinced that Guillaume, now 15, would be more advanced if he'd gotten better treatment as a child. (AP Photo/Andy Beverly/Family HO)In most developed countries, children with autism are usually sent to school where they get special education classes. But in France, they are more often sent to a psychiatrist where they get talk therapy meant for people with psychological or emotional problems.


2012-05-18T08:01:12Z | via Associated Press »

Panel debates bioterrorism protection for children »

The Obama administration is asking a presidential commission to help decide an ethical quandary: Should the anthrax vaccine and other treatments being stockpiled in case of a bioterror attack be tested in children?
2012-05-17T19:15:37Z | via Associated Press »

Coffee buzz: Study finds java drinkers live longer »

In this Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008 photo, espresso flows into a cup at a coffee house in Overland Park, Kan. A large U.S. federal study concludes people who drink coffee seem to live a little longer. Researchers saw a clear connection between cups consumed and years of life. Whether it was regular or decaf didn't matter. The results are published in the Thursday, May 17, 2012 New England Journal of Medicine. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)One of life's simple pleasures just got a little sweeter. After years of waffling research on coffee and health, even some fear that java might raise the risk of heart disease, a big study finds the opposite: Coffee drinkers are a little more likely to live longer. Regular or decaf doesn't matter.


2012-05-17T12:37:28Z | via Associated Press »

'Bad' Fat May Hurt Brain Function Over Time »

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Women who eat a lot of "bad" saturated fat may hurt their overall brain function and memory over time, Harvard University researchers report.
2012-05-18T13:06:08Z | via HealthDay »

Healthy Dieting in Pregnancy May Be Helpful »

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Eating a healthy, calorie-controlled diet during pregnancy can helps prevent excessive weight gain and cut the risk of obstetric complications, researchers report.
2012-05-18T13:06:08Z | via HealthDay »

Health Tip: Log Migraine Details in a Diary »

(HealthDay News) -- Tracking your migraines can better prepare you to prevent or treat these often-debilitating headaches.
2012-05-18T13:06:08Z | via HealthDay »

Health Tip: Keep Cloth Grocery Totes Clean »

(HealthDay News) -- Reusable grocery totes may be friendly for the environment, but they can also befriend harmful bacteria.
2012-05-18T13:06:07Z | via HealthDay »

Diabetes Can Take a Toll on Your Emotions »

THURSDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Many people know diabetes -- both type 1 and type 2 -- can take a serious toll on physical health. But these blood-sugar disorders also can affect your emotions and, in turn, your emotions can wreak havoc on your diabetes control.
2012-05-18T13:06:07Z | via HealthDay »

Swearing Characters More Popular in YA Novels »

Profanity in teen novels varies greatly from book to book, but new research found that characters who do use foul language tend to also be the most popular, attractive and rich, according to new research published in the journal Mass Communication and Society.
2012-05-18T12:28:47Z | via ABC News (RSS) »

Michael J. Fox Looks Past Stem Cells in Search For Parkinson's Cure »

Michael J. Fox, whose turn from Parkinson’s disease patient to scientific crusader made him one of the country’s most visible advocates for stem cell research, now believes the controversial therapy may not ultimately yield a cure for his disease, he told ABC’s Diane Sawyer in...
2012-05-18T12:28:20Z | via ABC News (RSS) »

Dieting Safe for Obese, Pregnant Women »

A new study suggests dieting can safely lower the health risks of obesity during pregnancy.
2012-05-18T12:22:20Z | via ABC News (RSS) »

Why Does This Woman Eat Rocks? It's Complicated »

Teresa Widener claims rocks treat her iron deficiency and she likes the taste.
2012-05-18T12:01:18Z | via ABC News (RSS) »

Teen Blames Accent, Seizures on Lyme Disease »

You’d never know it sitting across from 16-year-old Elaina that she suffers from a rare and debilitating case of Lyme disease. The spark-plug of a teen is bright, bubbly, and optimistic in the face of what she describes as a four-year nightmare. She believes she...
2012-05-18T11:01:15Z | via ABC News (RSS) »

Fate of 'uninsurables' hinges on Supreme Court »

In this photo Taken, Monday, May 14, 2012, Kathy Watson, a cancer patient who also runs a medical transport company, waits for calls to pick up patients outside a hospital, in Lake City, Fla. Watson voted Republican in 2008 and believes the government has no right telling Americans to get health insurance. Nonetheless, she says she’d be dead if it weren’t for President Barack Obama’s health care law. (AP Photo/David Goldman)Cancer patient Kathy Watson voted Republican in 2008 and believes the government has no right telling Americans to get health insurance. Nonetheless, she says she'd be dead if it weren't for President Barack Obama's health care law.


2012-05-18T08:06:27Z | via Associated Press »

French autistic kids mostly get psychotherapy »

This photo made available by Andy Beverly shows his son Guillaume Beverly, 15-years-old in Conflans Sainte Honorine, France in May 2012. Some French parents resort to sending their children abroad to get adequate treatment. In most developed countries, children with autism are usually sent to school where they get special education classes. But in France, they are more often sent to a psychiatrist where they get talk therapy meant for people with psychological or emotional problems. When Andy Beverly's son Guillaume was diagnosed as autistic at age 2, Guillaume began to receive treatment from psychiatrists in Paris. After years of sporadic schooling in France, Beverly sent Guillaume to a school in Belgium that focuses on techniques to help him interact with others and do simple things like putting on his coat. He is convinced that Guillaume, now 15, would be more advanced if he'd gotten better treatment as a child. (AP Photo/Andy Beverly/Family HO)In most developed countries, children with autism are usually sent to school where they get special education classes. But in France, they are more often sent to a psychiatrist where they get talk therapy meant for people with psychological or emotional problems.


2012-05-18T08:01:12Z | via Associated Press »

Drowning Is Leading Cause of Kids' Accidental Death: CDC »

THURSDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report.
2012-05-18T03:51:17Z | via HealthDay »

OSHA's Safety Tests Protect Workers at Little Cost: Study »

THURSDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Government's workplace safety inspections reduce on-the-job injuries and related costs without hurting company profits, a new U.S. study finds.
2012-05-18T03:51:17Z | via HealthDay »
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