Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/hsn/health-tip-help-prevent-eye-problems
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Health Tip: Help Prevent Eye Problems
(HealthDay News) -- Your vision may weaken as you get older, but the Cleveland Clinic says there are things you can do to maintain the health of your eyes:Schedule regular visits with your doctor to screen for conditions that can affect your visio...
Efforts to Improve Research on Kids' Drugs Paying Off: Report
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Federal laws requiring medical companies to conduct pediatric drug studies have helped provide guidance on whether it's safe or effective for children to use certain medications, a new U.S. report finds.
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/hsn/efforts-to-improve-research-on-kids-drugs-paying-off-report
Avoid the afternoon stress-eating
That foods can soothe, reduce anxiety and boost your mood is well known to anyone who has kept a vise grip on a pint of Chunky Monkey at midnight or dived into the deep end of a party pack of chips at the end of a day gone awry. 
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/K4MYB85sUgc/index.html
Brown Fat Burns Ordinary Fat, Study Finds
In separate studies, researchers have determined that in cold conditions, people’s calorie-gobbling brown fat uses ordinary fat as fuel — and that exercise may convert ordinary fat to brown fat.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=1530cb075474d7d04f9ea6d3ed2ac799
Vital Signs: Beer and Martinis: Just as Effective as Wine for Longevity?
A new analysis suggests that martinis and beer may be just as effective as wine at extending life.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=3b17cb19450594e2a959ba5d1c63d384
New Jersey Dining | Health Club Cafes: Cafes at Health Clubs Stress Eating Right
Many on-site cafes, geared to serve fitness-conscious exercisers with choices like vegetarian and gluten-free cuisine, are open to nonmembers, too.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=3dcd1c2c02e3bcc175443a5d6afba0f0
FDA: New safety warnings for cholesterol drugs
An entire class of statin drugs will get new labels that alert the public to safety concerns, the Food and Drug Administration has announced. 
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/1lR6fPJRbxo/index.html
Chicago News Cooperative: Program Aims to Bring Fresh Produce and Meats to Chicago’s So-Called Food Deserts
Many shopkeepers in Chicago’s so-called food deserts say they want to carry fresh fruits, vegetables and meats, but there are complications.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=0c6984763688cf494dc1421f488235cc
Dozens charged in U.S. auto insurance fraud
(Reuters) - Federal authorities unveiled charges on Wednesday against three dozen people suspected of involvement in a scheme to defraud automobile insurers that provide healthcare benefits to accident victims out of more than $275 million. The ch...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/dozens-charged-in-u-s-auto-insurance-fraud
Recipes for Health: Mixed Berry and Beet Smoothie — Recipes for Health
As vibrantly colored as this sweet drink is, you know it’s good for you.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=8f000a84b4b3b2b5db0440f4cf0a4ed1
Personal Best: Workouts Have Their Limits, Recognized or Not
Physiologists are fretting over an increasing focus on extreme exercise among some recreational athletes.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=d131bf128e740268e4431aff96cb0ced
Don't threaten women's health care
Congress is attempting to eviscerate women's health care. Like many women across America, I am outraged. 
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/fT-ap_cIHu8/index.html
T Magazine: Vain Glorious | Brown Bag It
Jamie Graber and her chef have created a menu full of yummy, creatively seasoned offerings, like zucchini almond hummus, carrot-coconut dahl and portobello Reuben wraps.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=fe8354472a5cbc6e21f4dbd377ecfc75
Health Tip: Are You at Greater Risk for Pneumonia?
(HealthDay News) -- Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by a bacterium, virus or fungus. Often, the lungs' air sacs fill with fluid or pus, making it difficult to breathe.
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/hsn/health-tip-are-you-at-greater-risk-for-pneumonia
Tenet says delayed payments from insurers hit results
(Reuters) - Tenet Healthcare Inc on Tuesday said delayed reimbursements from some insurers caused it to report quarterly earnings below analyst estimates but the No. 3 U.S. hospital chain raised its full-year outlook because it expects to be paid ...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/tenet-says-delayed-payments-from-insurers-hit-results
Avoid the afternoon stress-eating
That foods can soothe, reduce anxiety and boost your mood is well known to anyone who has kept a vise grip on a pint of Chunky Monkey at midnight or dived into the deep end of a party pack of chips at the end of a day gone awry.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/K4MYB85sUgc/index.html
World Chefs: New cookbook spills the beans ... on beans
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Award-winning cookbook author Crescent Dragonwagon knows a lot about beans -- all kinds of beans, and how to use them to create everything from soups and salads to stews and curries and even cookies and ice cream. Her latest c...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/world-chefs-new-cookbook-spills-the-beans-on-beans
Death toll rises in Ohio high school shooting
CHARDON, Ohio (Reuters) - Two more students have been pronounced dead from wounds suffered in Monday's shooting rampage at an Ohio high school, authorities said on Tuesday, as the shaken suburban Cleveland town prepared for a vigil for the fiv...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/death-toll-rises-in-ohio-high-school-shooting
Avoid the afternoon stress-eating
That foods can soothe, reduce anxiety and boost your mood is well known to anyone who has kept a vise grip on a pint of Chunky Monkey at midnight or dived into the deep end of a party pack of chips at the end of a day gone awry.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/K4MYB85sUgc/index.html
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Pediatricians stress moderation for Little Leaguers
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Baseball and softball are some of the safest sports for kids to play, but parents and coaches should still be sure youth are properly trained to avoid getting hurt in the field or batter's box, according the nation&...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/pediatricians-stress-moderation-for-little-leaguers
HEALTH: Gym Class: Ballet Aerobics
The Times's fitness guinea pig, Karen Barrow, tries a Figure 4 barre workout. For more Gym Class videos, go to nytimes.com/well.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=0847747e32a54971b72e167e9ab45c62
Health Tip: Are You at Greater Risk for Pneumonia?
(HealthDay News) -- Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by a bacterium, virus or fungus. Often, the lungs' air sacs fill with fluid or pus, making it difficult to breathe.
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/hsn/health-tip-are-you-at-greater-risk-for-pneumonia
Britain wants life-long checks on metal hip implants
LONDON (Reuters) - Most British patients with all-metal artificial hips should be followed up for life with annual tests to check for problems, Britain's medical regulator said on Tuesday. Patients with large-head implants should have blood te...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/britain-wants-life-long-checks-on-metal-hip-implants
Britain wants life-long checks on metal hip implants
LONDON (Reuters) - Most British patients with all-metal artificial hips should be followed up for life with annual tests to check for problems, Britain's medical regulator said on Tuesday. Patients with large-head implants should have blood te...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/britain-wants-life-long-checks-on-metal-hip-implants
Britain wants stringent checks on metal hip implants
LONDON (Reuters) - Most British patients with all metal artificial hips should be followed up throughout their lifetime with regular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to check for any potential problems, Britain's medical regulator said o...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/britain-wants-stringent-checks-on-metal-hip-implants
Army Studies Workout Supplements After 2 Deaths
The military has removed dietary supplements containing the ingredient dimethylamylamine from stores on its bases, though the products are widely available elsewhere in the country.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=384c0fff7d8e732e25daea7d1e37abac
How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body
Popped ribs, brain injuries, blinding pain. Are the healing rewards worth the risks?
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=fe0595c47e72243b1040d83c39c21c94
FDA rejects Watson/Columbia premature birth drug
(Reuters) - U.S. health regulators have rejected a vaginal gel from Watson Pharmaceuticals and Columbia Laboratories aimed at reducing the risk of premature birth, the companies said on Monday. The Food and Drug Administration told the companies t...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/fda-rejects-watson-columbia-premature-birth-drug
Michelle Obama Injects Optimism Into Campaign
Michelle Obama is on the road, campaigning for the president and telling Americans to eat their vegetables.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=bb1f3196183fb1137bdbeb1342d10f00
Personal Best: Workouts May Not Be the Best Time for a Snack
There is no end to the crazy foods people will eat at endurance events, but do they actually raise performance?
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=460ff8767b42ab71f328293cf722b955
New Rules Planned on School Vending Machines
The Obama administration, in a continuation of its efforts to curb childhood obesity, plans to set nationwide guidelines to promote healthy choices in schools.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=d58ed031385f724ea7ab6e4228e52822
Measles cases in Indiana rise to 17 for month
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - The number of people with measles in Indiana this month has grown to 17 with a fresh case linked to an unvaccinated person who travelled to a country where the disease is prevalent, state health officials said on Monday. O...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/measles-cases-in-indiana-rise-to-17-for-month
FDA rejects Watson/Columbia premature birth drug
(Reuters) - U.S. health regulators have rejected a vaginal gel from Watson Pharmaceuticals and Columbia Laboratories aimed at reducing the risk of premature birth, the companies said on Monday. The Food and Drug Administration told the companies t...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/fda-rejects-watson-columbia-premature-birth-drug
Twitching mystery patients show signs of recovery
Doctors for several New Yorkers suffering from a mystery disorder that led them to develop tic-like symptoms say many are improving. 
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/lVSKCyhkb6M/index.html
Diet Treatment, Already in Use, to Get F.D.A. Review
The Food and Drug Administration will review a new diet pill consisting of a combination of two pills people are using in California to lose weight.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=dfc01db7e4c27c83ee16e35cf6791d40
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