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Feds, First Nations leaders at odds on swine flu preparations
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq and a First Nations chief had widely divergent views Friday on the state of flu pandemic preparedness plans for aboriginal communities.
Smokers have more options than ever in the fight to kick the habit
Nina Ball regularly walks by a row of smokers outside the charter school in North Philadelphia where she helps youths find jobs and get into college. A year ago, she...
Some brain tumors may be mediated by tiny filament on cells
UCSF scientists have discovered that a tiny filament extending from cells, until recently regarded as a remnant of evolution, may play a role in the most common malignant brain tumor...
Microbiologists find defense molecule that senses respiratory viruses
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, U.S.A. -- A cellular molecule that not only can sense two common respiratory viruses but also can direct cells to mount a defense has been...
How diarrheal bacteria cause some colon cancers revealed in mouse studies
Johns Hopkins scientists say they have figured out how bacteria that cause diarrhea may also be the culprit in some colon cancers. The investigators say that strains of the...
Fragile period of childhood brain development could underlie epilepsy
BOSTON -- A form of partial epilepsy associated with auditory and other sensory hallucinations has been linked to the disruption of brain development during early childhood, according to a...
U-M researchers discover therapeutic target that could help patients with pulmonary fibrosis
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- A diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis is not much better than a death sentence: there is no treatment and the survival rate is less than...
Japan's attempts to import swine flu vaccine may be too late
The Japanese government might not be able to import vaccine to combat the new type of influenza -- the H1N1 virus, or swine flu -- before autumn, when an epidemic...
2nd Canada Games athlete negative for swine flu
A second athlete at the Canada Games in P.E.I., who was placed in isolation after developing flu-like symptoms, has been found not to have swine flu.
H1N1 vaccine campaign faces problems
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Officials are predicting a shortage of H1N1 vaccine in mid-October when a new wave of swine flu infections could be peaking in the United...
Aussie kids at high diabetes risk
One thousand Australian children develop Type 1 diabetes each year, one of the highest rates in the world, a study has revealed.
Spain's 1st face transplant patient can smile now
(AP) -- Spain's first face transplant patient - the first anywhere to get a new tongue and jaw - has been so pleased by his new appearance that he...
To save lives, an Indian doctor rethinks the toilet
By rethinking the humble toilet, Indian sanitation expert Bindeshwar Pathak has found a way that can save water -- and lives -- in developing countries.
Fecal DNA Methylation Detects Gastric And Colorectal Cancers
A preliminary evaluation of methylation of two gene promoters in fecal DNA showed promise as a noninvasive method to detect colorectal and gastric cancers, according to a new study.
High Serum Insulin Levels And Risk Of Prostate Cancer
Elevated insulin levels in the normal range appear to be associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer, according to a new study.
Universities Are Preparing for Back-to-the-Classroom Outbreaks of Swine Flu
As the H1N1 flu disproportionately affects young people, campuses anticipated that dozens or even hundreds of their students will fall ill.
Mount Sinai first with new technique to prevent a major cause for heart-related stroke
(New York, NY -- August 21, 2009) -- Physicians at The Mount Sinai Medical Center were the first in the country to perform a non-surgical procedure using sutures...
Research shows why low vitamin D raises heart disease risks in diabetics
Aug. 21, 2009 -- Low levels of vitamin D are known to nearly double the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes, and researchers at Washington University School of...
WHO: Save Tamiflu for the young, old and pregnant
(AP) -- The World Health Organization said Friday that Tamiflu should only be given to particularly vulnerable people - a warning to countries like Britain where the swine flu...
'Public option' becomes central to health debate
(AP) -- The idea of a government medical plan to compete with private insurance has become a litmus test in the health care debate. It could easily have been...
Computer System Improves Pain Therapy For Cancer Patients
Pain therapy for cancer patients -- whether inpatient or outpatient -- is often inadequate. At Heidelberg University Hospital, the use of an innovative electronic system -- combined with guidance by...
Protecting the Fair’s Prize Pig From the Swine Flu
State fairs have set new rules about touching pigs, citing concerns that a more dangerous flu strain could develop.
Shade myths: How to really stay safe
Slather on some SPF 30 sunscreen and you know your nose won't turn pink.
Overuse of antivirals could make H1N1 pandemic even worse
Tamiflu and Relenza are key to fighting the flu virus. But medical authorities warn: Use only when needed, and use them correctly. Indiscriminate use of antiviral medications to prevent and treat influenza could...
Residents under boil water order await tests
A series of water quality tests from two drinking sources showed traces of fecal coliform this week, leading to boil water orders for hundreds of Cape Breton residents.
Free flu shots tied to lower antibiotic use
Flu-related antibiotic prescriptions declined in Ontario after the province started offering free antiviral flu shots in 2000.
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The triangle pose done right
When practicing the triangle pose, many people sacrifice correct alignment by trying to touch the floor before they are ready. Make sure your hips are not falling backward and your...