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Friday, 8 February 2013
Triaminic, Theraflu products recalled
Some Triaminic and Theraflu products are being taken off the market because the child-resistant caps failed to function properly, U.S. officials said on Thursday. 
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/49-gkRpBF_E/index.html
Well: Pneumonia Strain Has Spread
Strains of a pneumonia that is dangerous to hospitalized older patients and resistant to a class of antibiotics are appearing across the nation.
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/04/pneumonia-strain-has-spread/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Longer span between mammograms okay for older women
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Screening women over 65 each year for breast cancer doesn't catch any more early tumors - but it does lead to more false positives - than screening every other year, according to a new study. The findings are based ...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/longer-span-between-mammograms-okay-for-older-women
Jesse Schenker Is Winning a Losing Battle
Jesse Schenker, the chef at Recette, has shown that even someone constantly surrounded by food can control his consumption enough to shed 55 pounds.
Well: Treating Constipation in the Old
Scientists found that some laxatives had significant effects but that there was little or no evidence that enemas or increased fluid intake had any benefit.
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/04/treating-constipation-in-the-old/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Phys Ed: Getting Into Your Exercise Groove
A series of recent studies involving runners, walkers, metronomes and virtual reality curtains suggests that while the tug of physiological laziness is strong, it can be controlled, or at least tweaked, with some conscious effort -- and perhaps your iPhone playlist.
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/06/getting-into-your-exercise-groove/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Well: Old Age and Motorcycles Are a Dangerous Mix
Motorcyclists 60 and older are three times as likely to be severely injured in a crash than younger riders.
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/08/aging-easy-riders-beware/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Phys Ed: Getting Into Your Exercise Groove
A series of recent studies involving runners, walkers, metronomes and virtual reality curtains suggests that while the tug of physiological laziness is strong, it can be controlled, or at least tweaked, with some conscious effort -- and perhaps your iPhone playlist.
Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/06/getting-into-your-exercise-groove/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Energy drinks can harm teens
CNN's Tim Langmaid reports on a new study that looks at why energy drinks aren't good for teens. 
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/RBBRwAYTtU4/
Working out with your pooch
HLN's Susan Hendricks reports on a new workout program that lets you train with your dog. 
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/HmViZKTT_VE/
Psychiatric drugs tied to falls in the elderly
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Seniors taking psychiatric drugs may be at extra high risk for falling, new Dutch research suggests. Of about 400 elderly people in the study, those who took medications including antidepressants and antipsychotics were...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/psychiatric-drugs-tied-to-falls-in-the-elderly
The Fashion Week Diet
Eric Wilson, a fearless fashion reporter, lost five pounds covering the last round of nonstop runway shows in September, by eating whatever was available, which was sometimes a feast, sometimes not a lot.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/07/fashion/the-fashion-week-diet.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Well: Think Like a Doctor: A Confused and Terrified Patient
Can you figure out why a 55-year-old man who is recovering from a devastating injury in a rehabilitation facility suddenly becomes confused, frightened and paranoid? Solve the mystery with Dr. Lisa Sanders.
Blood donors wanted
It is National Blood Donor Month and CNN's Catherine Kim tells us why donating a pint is important for patients. 
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/S-chBXL0Yto/
Ipswich Journal: Paul Mason Is One-Third the Man He Used to Be
Since Paul Mason had gastric bypass surgery in 2010 after weighing about 980 pounds, he has lost nearly two-thirds of his body weight, but the road to a new life is uphill.
Medicare dispute clouds Obama's Treasury pick: Republican senator
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Senator Jeff Sessions on Thursday warned that President Barack Obama's nominee for Treasury secretary could face a tough time winning confirmation if the White House did not clear up a dispute over the Medicar...
Source: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/nm/medicare-dispute-clouds-obama-s-treasury-pick-republican-senator
Well: The 'Monday Morning' Medical Screaming Match
In the new medical TV drama "Monday Mornings," senior doctors publicly attack their younger colleagues. Such heated exchanges may make for good television, but new strategies have emerged for dealing with medical mistakes.
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