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HEALTH HEADLINES & VIDEO
It's Only August but Flu is Already Here !
Rochester, NY - It's a bit early, but doctors say they are already seeing cases of the flu locally. Video Video
Medical Edge, September 7
Rochester Health
What's Going Around
ABC MEDICAL NEWS
JetBlue Flight Attendant to Get Psych Checkup
Steven Slater will get a mental health evaluation as part of a plea deal. JetBlue Airways - Mental health - Health - Steven Slater - Flight attendant
Psychedelics Can Ease Anxiety of Cancer
Scientists find psilocybin, or magic mushrooms, can help curb anxiety associated with advanced stage cancer. Cancer - Health - University of California Los Angeles - Anxiety - Conditions and Diseases
What Patients Don't Know About Angioplasty
A group of cardiologists at Baystate Medical Center in Massachusetts explored the communications gap between doctors and patients by studying how patients with chronic chest pain (angina), which often limits...
Why Do Men's Brains Decline Sooner?
It's long been established that women tend to outlive men, and many studies show that they are more likely to get Alzheimer's than their male counterparts, but new research shows...
Sour Note: Sax Can Cause Lung Disease
European and American researchers find mold and bacteria in lungs of trombone and saxophone players. Trombone - Saxophone - Music - Arts - Winds
ASSOCIATED PRESS MEDICAL NEWS
US smoking rate still stuck at 1 in 5 adults
By MIKE STOBBE 2010-09-07T20:35:03Z ATLANTA (AP) -- U.S. smoking rates continue to hold steady, at about one in five adults lighting up regularly, frustrated health officials reported Tuesday....
FDA cites claims on 2 green tea beverages
By MATTHEW PERRONE 2010-09-07T18:43:29Z WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal health regulators have issued warnings to the makers of Canada Dry ginger ale and Lipton tea for making unsubstantiated nutritional claims about...
FDA relents from midodrine withdrawal plan
By 2010-09-06T16:47:59Z NEW YORK (AP) -- Federal regulators have backed off a plan to remove a Shire PLC low blood-pressure treatment from the market after warning in August that the...
Judge won't let stem cell money keep flowing
By JESSE J. HOLLAND 2010-09-07T22:46:48Z WASHINGTON (AP) -- A federal judge on Tuesday refused to lift his order blocking federal funding for some stem cell research, saying that a "parade...
Japan confirms its first case of new superbug gene
By SHINO YUASA 2010-09-07T11:29:15Z TOKYO (AP) -- Japan has confirmed the nation's first case of a new gene in bacteria that allows the microorganisms to become drug-resistant superbugs, detected in...
HEALTHFINDER.GOV DAILY NEWS
H1N1 Pandemic Flu Even Milder Than Seasonal Strains
Though youngest were most vulnerable, fewer serious complications seen, study finds
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 7, 2010
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Menstrual Migraine Asthma /div
Large Companies More Likely to Offer Dental Insurance
Only about a third of all U.S. businesses provide it, study finds
In Cities, Weak Social Ties May Boost Mental Illness
Swedish study finds urban dwellers more prone to disorders such as schizophrenia
'Self-Embedding' Takes Teen Self-Injury to the Extreme
Radiologists recommend minimally invasive procedure to remove staples, paper clips and more
HEALTH TIPS FROM THE DOCTORS
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NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH) NEWS
Mild cognitive impairment more common in older men than older women
Older men may be at risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), often a precursor to Alzheimer's disease, earlier in life than older women, according to a study appearing today...
NIH study shows how insulin stimulates fat cells to take in glucose
Using high-resolution microscopy, researchers at the National Institutes of Health have shown how insulin prompts fat cells to take in glucose in a rat model. The findings were reported in...
NIH to launch Gulf oil spill health study
The National Institutes of Health will launch a multi-year study this fall to look at the potential health effects from the oil spill in the Gulf region. The Gulf Worker...
NIH expands key pharmacogenomics resource
To help advance research on how genes affect responses to medicines, the National Institutes of Health is spending $15 million over five years to expand a key resource, the Pharmacogenomics...
NIH expands network focused on how genes affect drug responses
The National Institutes of Health plans to spend $161.3 million over the next five years to expand the Pharmacogenomics Research Network (PGRN), a nationwide collaborative of scientists focused on understanding...
Health News
Cleansing your skin
Proper cleansing can help skin look its best, but you don't need to go overboard. For most people, washing the face twice a day with mild soap and water is sufficient.
Health Guide - Slideshow
Focus On Health
Allergies
Like a toppling line of dominoes, one allergic reaction can lead to another. If you've ever suffered hay fever or other allergies, you know that the sinuses are the first to go.

Ears
One in three Americans over the age of 65 suffer some degree of hearing impairment. By the age of 85, fifty-eight percent have hearing loss in one or both ears.

General Information
When you were a child, you probably spun around and around until you made yourself dizzy. What you were doing was confusing the part of your ear that controls balance.

Family and Leisure
Family Summer Travel Tips
Keep your whole family entertained in the car with these tips.

10 Ways to Give Emotional Support
If your partner is having a rough time, pull out all the stops.

Good Books for Babies and Toddlers
Judges pick the 10 best books for children up to 18 months.

Family Tips for Business Travelers
Business travel can be a positive element of your family life.


Lifespan

FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION NEWS
FDA cautions consumers about Estrella Family Creamery cheeses
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to discard cheeses from Estrella Family Creamery of Montesano, Wash., because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Environmental samples and...
FDA seeks court order against Michigan dairy
The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction against Scenic View Dairy of Hamilton, Mich., its president,...
FDA launches new organizational performance management system
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today launched an innovative performance management system designed to advance the President’s commitment to transparency, public participation, and collaboration in the work of government.
FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid TimeOut Capsules
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to take TimeOut Capsules because it contains an active drug ingredient that can dangerously lower blood pressure. The product is...
FDA releases guidance on federal menu labeling requirements
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released two documents that outline steps to help chain restaurants comply with new federal nutrition labeling requirements.

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