California insurers ordered to reinstate policies - San Jose Mercury News
California insurers ordered to reinstate policies San Jose Mercury News - 57 minutes ago By SHAYA TAYEFE MOHAJER AP Writer LOS ANGELES-Three of the state's largest health insurance companies have been ordered to reinstate the policies of 26 customers who had their coverage dropped.
FDA fees eyed to boost food, drug safety - USA Today
dBTechno FDA fees eyed to boost food, drug safety USA Today - 52 minutes ago By Julie Schmit, USA TODAY New fees for food and drug companies anchor draft legislation released Thursday that's aimed at improving the safety of the nation's food and drug supply.
Teen Pregnancies, Abortions Drop From 1990 to 2004: CDC - U.S. News World Report
All American Patriots (press release) Teen Pregnancies, Abortions Drop From 1990 to 2004: CDC U.S. News & World Report - Apr 14, 2008 MONDAY, April 14 (HealthDay News) -- Teen pregnancy rates in the United States declined from 1990 to 2004, as did the number of abortions, while the number of pregnancies among unmarried women increased slightly during that period.
Heart Failure Drugs Linked to Hip Bone Loss in Older Men - Washington Post
Scientific American Heart Failure Drugs Linked to Hip Bone Loss in Older Men Washington Post - Apr 15, 2008 TUESDAY, April 15 (HealthDay News) -- Loop diuretics, drugs commonly prescribed to treat heart failure and hypertension, increase the risk of hip bone loss in older men, says a US study.
US: Indonesia endangering world by not sharing bid flu samples - The Associated Press
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) US: Indonesia endangering world by not sharing bid flu samples The Associated Press - Apr 16, 2008 HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - The world is less safe because Indonesia is withholding samples of the bird flu virus from the international community, the top US health official said Wednesday, adding that he is hopeful the issue can be resolved soon.
Study of Chemical in Plastic Bottles Raises Alarm - U.S. News World Report
MedHeadlines Study of Chemical in Plastic Bottles Raises Alarm U.S. News & World Report - 12 hours ago By Deborah Kotz Bisphenol A (BPA), a compound in hard, clear polycarbonate plastics, is getting official scrutiny-and things are looking less than rosy for the controversial chemical.
Study: Men More Forgetful Than Women - FOXNews
Study: Men More Forgetful Than Women FOXNews - 10 hours ago Men are more likely than women to have problems with memory and other thinking skills, symptoms considered to be an early stage of dementia, research suggests. 'Men face memory loss earlier than women' Telegraph.
Malt-O-Meal cereals recalled in Santa Cruz - San Jose Mercury News
OverTheLimit.info Malt-O-Meal cereals recalled in Santa Cruz San Jose Mercury News - 9 hours ago Santa Cruz County health officials announced today that popular breakfast cereal manufacturer Malt-O-Meal is recalling some of its Puffed Rice and Puffed Wheat cereals because of possible salmonella contamination.
Study shows Alzheimer's hits earlier in smokers, drinkers - USA Today
dBTechno Study shows Alzheimer's hits earlier in smokers, drinkers USA Today - 8 hours ago By Kathleen Fackelmann, USA TODAY Heavy smokers and drinkers develop Alzheimer's years before people who don't drink or smoke as much, a new report says. Smoking, Drinking, Cholesterol May Be Alzheimer's Risk Factors Washington Post Two drinks and twenty cigarettes a day raises risk of Alzheimer's Times Online Thaindian.
Researchers Chart Flu's Global Journey - Washington Post
Los Angeles Times Researchers Chart Flu's Global Journey Washington Post - 8 hours ago By David Brown New strains of seasonal influenza virus all arise in East or Southeast Asia and take a largely predictable route around the world before dying out for good in South America, the global glue-trap for the pathogen.