Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/hsn/two-thirds-of-osteo-hip-fractures-occur-after-80-u-s-study
Thursday, 7 June 2012
Two-Thirds of Osteo Hip Fractures Occur After 80: U.S. Study
THURSDAY, June 7 (HealthDay News) -- Patients aged 80 and older account for nearly two-thirds of osteoporosis-related hip fractures in the United States, a new study finds.
Injectable Boniva drug in short supply: FDA
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Patients who want an injectable form of Roche Holding AG's bone-strengthening drug Boniva may not be able to get it in the next few weeks because the company did not accurately forecast demand, federal officials said. A ...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/injectable-boniva-drug-in-short-supply-fda
Eat: Japanese Soba and the Broth of Life
The buckwheat noodle dish looks simple enough. And once you know the secret, it is.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=281590985fed08a3f832ada1bb66215c
CDC: Older teens often text behind the wheel
More than half of high school seniors admit they text or email while driving — the first federal statistics on how common the dangerous habit is in teens.
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/ap/cdc-older-teens-often-text-behind-the-wheel
Two-Thirds of Osteo Hip Fractures Occur After 80: U.S. Study
THURSDAY, June 7 (HealthDay News) -- Patients aged 80 and older account for nearly two-thirds of osteoporosis-related hip fractures in the United States, a new study finds.
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/hsn/two-thirds-of-osteo-hip-fractures-occur-after-80-u-s-study
Is drinking soda really that bad for you?
Q: I've heard so much about the dangers of drinking soda. Is it really all that bad for you? Or is it just empty calories? 
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/dYxi6iWu6mU/index.html
GenVec's cattle vaccine gets conditional approval, shares up
(Reuters) - GenVec Inc said its foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine got a conditional approval from a U.S. regulator, sending its shares up 17 percent. The vaccine is GenVec's first approved product. The company said the Animal and Plant Heal...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/genvec-s-cattle-vaccine-gets-conditional-approval-shares-up
Pepsi and Competitors Scramble as Soda Sales Drop
Americans are abandoning carbonated drinks, and Coke and Pepsi are relying more than ever on the “flat” drinks and bottled waters.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=9e954212552a0345c74c663a422210ab
Well: Bans on School Junk Food Pay Off in California
In California, where schools have been cracking down on the amount of junk food offered at lunch and in vending machines, students are consuming less sugar, fat and calories.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=b4944dbcfac8664d6502f9bcc8844858
Flu Season Was One of Mildest on Record, CDC Confirms
THURSDAY, June 7 (HealthDay News) -- This past flu season started later than most and was one of the mildest on record, health officials reported Thursday.
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/hsn/flu-season-was-one-of-mildest-on-record-cdc-confirms
Why can't I know I have cancer, then do nothing?
Prostate screening is truly a situation in which ignorance is bliss. Knowing you have cancer and not being able to do anything about it could cause mental turmoil. 
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/H_an5Di-nxE/index.html
A creative life is a healthy life
The link between creativity and health is well established by research. Creating helps make people happier, less anxious and more resilient. 
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/a0Y2y0e-DWs/index.html
Well: For Some, Exercise May Increase Heart Risk
Researchers have found evidence that some people who exercise do worse on measures related to heart disease.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=59199952ac7e912a8ef5e765c01316fb
Recipes for Health: Seeded Banana Frappe — Recipes for Health
A simple banana smoothie gains complexity from almonds, a trio of seeds and a little spice.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=1d483268a4332fb92af4c97799ddfaf6
Well: For Some, Exercise May Increase Heart Risk
Researchers have found evidence that some people who exercise do worse on measures related to heart disease.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=59199952ac7e912a8ef5e765c01316fb
Debating the Proposed City Regulation on Drink Size
Many people in New York City said they would survive the ban on large sweetened drinks, although they might be a bit parched this summer.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=3dbfad03c9c202c6911fb854b7499064
National Briefing | Washington: Proposed Rule Aims at Food Stamp Cheaters
In an attempt to stop the illegal sale of benefit cards, a proposed rule would allow states to demand formal explanations from people who seek replacements for them more than three times a year.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=4f83e2954d74ef452d1282313dcda08f
New mom wakes up with new heart
As Windy Hill lay on the operating table waiting for a heart pump that would keep her alive, her doctors received news about a donor heart that would give her a life with her baby girl instead. 
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/q5vIbzrZLq8/index.html
Exercise Controls Weight in White Girls Better Than in Black Girls: Study
WEDNESDAY, June 6 (HealthDay News) -- Exercise appears less likely to prevent obesity among black teenage girls than their white peers, a new study shows.
GOP ignoring veto threat on medical tax repeal
Shrugging off a veto threat, Republicans are ready to push legislation through the House repealing a tax on the producers of many medical devices sold in the United States.
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/ap/gop-ignoring-veto-threat-on-medical-tax-repeal
Well: Bans on School Junk Food Pay Off in California
In California, where schools have been cracking down on the amount of junk food offered at lunch and in vending machines, students are consuming less sugar, fat and calories.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=b4944dbcfac8664d6502f9bcc8844858
Sippy cups, binkies could be dangerous
A new study finds that sippy cups, binkies and bottles can injure children if they fall while using them. 
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/z_b8_EkAgPw/
Personal Health: Slathering on Sunscreen, Early and Often
With studies showing that sun exposure as a child increases risks later on, children must be taught early on about the dangers of sun exposure and make a habit of using sunscreen.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=901284b0066d3ff2d0a9a3ba0765e349
The importance of belonging
A sense of social belonging can affect motivation and continued persistence, studies have shown. Here is one strategy that may help you feel less alone. 
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/TZEscGs06jM/index.html
Well: Bans on School Junk Food Pay Off in California
In California, where schools have been cracking down on the amount of junk food offered at lunch and in vending machines, students are consuming less sugar, fat and calories.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=b4944dbcfac8664d6502f9bcc8844858
Glaxo, Xenoport's drug gets FDA nod for new use
(Reuters) - Drugmaker XenoPort Inc and its partner GlaxoSmithKline Plc said the U.S. health regulator approved their drug to treat shingles related nerve pain that may cause disability in some people. XenoPort will get a milestone payment of $10 m...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/glaxo-xenoport-s-drug-gets-fda-nod-for-new-use
Really?: Always Shave the Patient Before Surgery
The C.D.C. recommends that hair not be removed unless it will interfere with the operation. When shaving is necessary, electrical clippers should be used.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=7948f5648e7799f1970145f0520c470c
Last place runner proves a winner
Cross country runner Meghan Vogel's show of sportsmanship proves she's a winner despite finishing last. WDTN reports 
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/Qew_i_caFIY/
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