Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/W3CrEFVrGuY/exp-hm-sleep-apps.cnn.html
Thursday 7 November 2013
Sleep apps a warning sign
They may be a sign of trouble, but sleep apps can't diagnose the problem. CNN's Carl Azus reports.
Q&A on polonium: Swiss say Arafat was poisoned
LONDON (AP) — The deadly radioactive element polonium first hit the headlines when it was used to kill KGB agent-turned-Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko in London in 2006.
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/ap/q-a-on-polonium-swiss-say-arafat-was-poisoned
Concussions keep kids out of school
A new study shows going right back to school after a concussion may not be such a good thing. 
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/ZhHpgyZ0CFE/exp-hm-concussions-school.cnn.html
Spain reports 1st case of MERS virus
MADRID (AP) — Spain's Health Ministry says the country has its first case of the new respiratory virus known as MERS and the female victim is believed to have contracted the virus in Saudi Arabia.
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/ap/spain-reports-1st-case-of-mers-virus
What's up with Obamacare and my healthcare?
As the politicians fuss and fight over the merits of the biggest overhaul of the health insurance system in this country, you may be wondering, "What does this all mean to me?" 
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/uAVsEjGC5og/index.html
Bayer seeks wider use for eye drug Eylea in Europe
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German drugmaker Bayer said it filed for marketing approval in Europe for the use of eye drug Eylea as a treatment of diabetic macular oedema. Bayer has said it expects Eylea, also known as VEGF Trap-Eye, to generate more tha...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/bayer-seeks-wider-use-for-eye-drug-eylea-in-europe
Swiss forensic experts to discuss findings on Arafat case on Thursday
Swiss scientists who conducted tests on the remains of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, whose widow Suha says he was poisoned by radioactive plutonium, will give a news conference on Thursday on their findings. Professors Patrice Mangin, directo...
Obama gets earful from Senate Democrats about health law woes
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday met with frustrated Senate Democrats, some of whom fear the disastrous rollout of his signature healthcare law could complicate their already difficult re-election fights...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/obama-gets-earful-from-senate-democrats-about-health-law-woes
Recipes for Health: Gluten-Free Raisin Pistachio Biscotti
Using a bit of butter results in a delicate cookie that is irresistible.
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Twins: Can you pick the smoker?
Here's something to think about the next time you put a cigarette to your lips: The skin around those lips is going to look older, faster. 
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/05_ggAh0UDg/index.html
Metformin Won't Help Heart Patients Without Diabetes: Study
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- A new clinical trial appears to have dashed hopes that the most popular drug for treating type 2 diabetes might also be able to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in nondiabetics. Previously, diabetes ...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/hsn/metformin-won-t-help-heart-patients-without-diabetes-study
No magic bullet to keep off pounds
Stories about weight loss usually have a beginning, middle and end. But Matthew Shack knows that in real life, weight loss isn't that linear. 
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/Nl4IP2k1lrk/index.html
Get nasty germs out of your home
Even if you believe that day-to-day germs are healthy for your immune system, it's still wise to take steps to protect yourself from these. 
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/LHwdGiL8hnc/index.html
UK motor vehicle accident deaths down over 50 years
By Andrew M. Seaman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of people who died in motor vehicle accidents in England and Wales over a 50-year period fell despite car ownership increasing during that time, according to a new study. While safety an...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/uk-motor-vehicle-accident-deaths-down-over-50-years
Calm After a Marital Storm? Look to the Wife, Study Suggests
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- A happy marriage may depend on a wife being able to calm down after a heated argument. But a husband's ability to cool off after a fight has little to no bearing on long-term marital satisfaction, a new study ...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/hsn/calm-after-a-marital-storm-look-to-the-wife-study-suggests
Phys Ed: The Marathon Runner as Couch Potato
On an average workday, runners training for a marathon reported sitting for more than 10 hours a day, raising provocative questions about the growing prevalence of sedentary behavior and its accompanying health risks.
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Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/30/the-marathon-runner-as-couch-potato/?partner=rss&emc=rss
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