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| FDA approves melanoma drug shown to extend survival in patients Chicago Sun-Times By MONIFA THOMAS Staff Reporter/mjthomas@suntimes.com Mar 25, 2011 09:14PM The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first drug shown to extend survival in people with late-stage melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Actos: Nipping Diabetes In The Bud? Inventorspot by T Goodman Actos (pioglitazone), manufactured by TakedaA common drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes, pioglitazone, has been tested as a preventative for the disease among high risk persons. The results are very promising. Pioglitazone, sold as Actos, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Food dyes' favor fades as possible links to hyperactivity emerge Washington Post By Lyndsey Layton, Friday, March 25, 9:47 PM Push a cart down a supermarket aisle, and you'll pass a kaleidoscope of color. The use of artificial dyes by foodmakers is up by half since 1990, and it's not limited to candy. The list of foods made pretty ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Drug-resistant germ strikes Southland health care facilities 89.3 KPCC A stubborn, drug-resistant bacterium is wreaking havoc on some Southland health care centers. Researchers say medical staff have reported more than 350 cases of the dangerous bacterial strain in Los Angeles County. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Even Mild Stress Can Lead to Disability, Study Says BusinessWeek THURSDAY, March 24 (HealthDay News) -- Even mild stress can cause long-term disability that prevents people from working, new research suggests. While it has long been known that mental disorders can be a cause of disability, the new findings indicate ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Normal sleep a 'privilege' for night workers CNN International By Madison Park, CNN With biology beckoning their bodies to sleep during the night, shift workers say staying awake is always a struggle. (CNN) -- Gregory Jones begins his day when his family and the rest of the world winds down and gets ready for bed. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| New guidelines say parents should keep toddlers in rear-facing car seats Salt Lake Tribune By cimaron neugebauer West Valley City • Utah parents are mulling new advice given this week by two national organizations who say children should stay in rear-facing in car seats until age 2. The quandry: keeping toddlers occupied while they are ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Families, advocates mark health reform anniversary KARE SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- Health advocates, politicians and consumers marked the first anniversary of the Affordable Care Act at the State Capitol Friday by touting the benefits to those with pre-existing medical conditions. "What you're seeing here are ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Vt. House passes $4.69 billion spending plan NECN MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The Vermont House on Friday passed a $4.69 billion budget that cuts human services — though not as deeply as their supporters had feared — and relies on $24 million in higher taxes on health services and cigarettes. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Medicare MU Attestation Starts April 18 Health Data Management Attestation for the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program begins on April 18, 2011. In order to receive your Medicare EHR incentive payment, you must attest through CMS' web-based Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Swine flu cases rise to more than 200 in Venezuela The Seattle Times Venezuelan health officials say the number of confirmed swine flu cases in the country has risen to more than 200 people. The Associated Press Venezuelan health officials say the number of confirmed swine flu cases in the country has risen to more than ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Rio de Janeiro reports over 10000 dengue fever cases in 2011 Xinhua RIO DE JANEIRO, March 25 (Xinhua) -- The number of dengue fever cases in Rio de Janeiro city this year has already surpassed 10000, local health authorities said on Friday. According to the city's Health Secretariat, in less than three months, ... See all stories on this topic » |
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