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| U.S. stats miss 90% of hospital errors UPI.com SALT LAKE CITY, April 8 (UPI) -- One-third of US hospital admissions can expect a medical error, an infection of other adverse outcome, US researchers said. "Without doubt, we've seen improvements in healthcare over the past decade, and even pockets of ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Health Highlights: April 7, 2011 BusinessWeek New research finds that about nine million people in the United States identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT). About 1.8 percent of adults identify themselves as bisexual, 1.7 percent as gay or lesbian, and .03 percent as ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Senators Push Transparency in Medicare Pay<br /> NewsMax.com By Charles J. Little Two senators have joined a growing campaign to make public what doctors earn from Medicare, The Wall Street Journal reports. The bipartisan duo of Chuck Grassley (R) and Ron Wyden on Thursday introduced a bill to overturn a ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Elder law expert: Ryan plan would fundamentally change Medicare phillyBurbs.com Richard Kaplan, a professor of law and expert on retirement issues, says the Ryan proposal would scrap Medicare's current defined-benefit program in favor of a defined-contribution arrangement in which the government would provide seniors with a ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Cuts to Anthem's rate hikes are not for everyone Los Angeles Times Oversight of Anthem Blue Cross individual plans is split between two health insurance regulators. One group is getting a break on cost increases. The other is not. By Duke Helfand, Los Angeles Times Nearly 151000 Anthem Blue Cross individual ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Travelers Bringing Measles Back to U.S., CDC Says BusinessWeek THURSDAY, April 7 (HealthDay News) -- Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, but cases continue to occur among US residents who return from trips to other countries, as well as among foreign visitors to the United States, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Caffeine addiction embedded in genes KTAR.com by KTAR.com (April 8th, 2011 @ 4:41pm) According to USA Today, the research implies that people who carry a "high-consumption" variation of genes appear to drink more caffeine compared to those who have a "low-consumption" variant. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Second salmonella-associated death reported in Rhode Island CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- A second man has died amid a salmonella outbreak that has sickened dozens of people and may be linked to a Rhode Island bakery, health officials said Friday. The patient, who died Thursday, was in his 90s and had tested ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in India Could Spread, Experts Say BusinessWeek THURSDAY, April 7 (HealthDay News) -- A gene that helps bacteria resist nearly all antibiotics is present in bacteria in public water supplies in New Delhi, India, researchers have found. The investigators are especially concerned because the New Delhi ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| 17 day diet gains popularity KTAR.com by KTAR.com (April 8th, 2011 @ 4:44pm) According to ABC News, Mary Jo Macomber lost 51 pounds, David Horner lost 21 pounds and Rachel Wilcox lost 13 pounds in just 17 days. The diet, which gained popularity through Facebook and Twitter, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Your commute is making you stupid, study suggests msnbc.com We know that sitting in traffic on the freeway every morning and night increases anxiety and fatigue -- plus, it's making us fat. Now, a study in mice suggests your hellish commute might also be making you dumber. Breathing in "freeway particulate ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Spring Allergies Worse in Many Southeastern States ThirdAge By Stephanie Sajor When it comes to spring allergies, the Southeastern states rule, with most cities coming from states in these areas. For the ninth year, the Asthma and Allergies Foundation of America has released a list of the 100 worst cities for ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| FDA OKs Rapid Test to Spot Dangerous Intestinal Infection U.S. News & World Report FRIDAY, April 8 (HealthDay News) -- A test designed to rapidly detect the genetic fingerprint of Clostridium difficile (C. diff) bacterial infection has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. C. diff is an intestinal infection that's ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Video Games Might Aid in Stroke Rehab BusinessWeek By Steven Reinberg THURSDAY, April 7 (HealthDay News) -- Playing video games while recovering after a stroke appears to promote arm strength and function, Canadian researchers find. "Stroke rehabilitation is rapidly evolving. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Certain Diabetes Drugs Better for Heart Health, Study Finds BusinessWeek By Serena Gordon THURSDAY, April 7 (HealthDay News) -- The commonly used oral diabetes drug metformin not only helps stabilize blood sugar levels, it also may offer protection against heart disease, researchers say. In a study that included more than ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Teams walk in 12-hour-long Relay for Life to fight cancer KYTX By Hayley Wielgus - email By Hayley Wielgus More than 1000 people will walk the track at Robert E. Lee High School from 7 pm Friday to 7 am Sunday for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Ask Kathy Baker what it feels like to be walking in ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Sylvania couple pregnant again after embryo mix-up 13abc.com Two years after enduring the heartbreak of learning she was carrying a child that was not her own, a Sylvania mother has some good news to share. Carolyn and Sean Savage say they are now expecting twins through a surrogate. Today, they returned from ... See all stories on this topic » |
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