Former US Health Officials Oppose Menthol - New York Times
eFluxMedia Former US Health Officials Oppose Menthol New York Times - Jun 4, 2008 By STEPHANIE SAUL Seven former federal health secretaries joined on Wednesday to protest menthol"s special treatment in a tobacco bill pending in Congress. Menthol Cigarettes Should Be Banned, Says Group eMaxHealth.
Tyson bird-flu find curbs exports to Japan, Russia - MarketWatch
eFluxMedia Tyson bird-flu find curbs exports to Japan, Russia MarketWatch - Jun 4, 2008 By Nathan Becker, MarketWatch.com SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Japan has temporarily stopped importing chicken from Arkansas, while the United States has suspended poultry exports to Russia from Arkansas for 90 days, a Tyson Foods Inc.
Jerry Brown's Rx for drug abuse: the Internet - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times Jerry Brown's Rx for drug abuse: the Internet Los Angeles Times - Jun 5, 2008 VIEWPOINT: Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown says California"s prescription monitoring is a "horse-and-buggy" system that needs improvements. A Father Fights "Doctor Shopping" for Prescription Drugs Wall Street Journal Blogs Online Database To Help Fight Prescription Drug Abuse In California InformationWeek California Healthline - KPBS - Los Angeles Daily News all 53 news articles .
Red Wine Compound Helps Heart, May Slow Aging - Washington Post
Canada.com Red Wine Compound Helps Heart, May Slow Aging Washington Post - Jun 5, 2008 THURSDAY, June 5 (HealthDay News) -- Resveratrol, a compound found in grapes, red wine, pomegranates and certain other foods, may protect the heart and slow the effects of aging, a new study suggests.
Pfizer defends anti-smoking drug Chantix - CNNMoney.com
Pfizer defends anti-smoking drug Chantix CNNMoney.com - 22 hours ago NEW YORK (Associated Press) - Pfizer Inc. said Thursday it believes its anti-smoking drug Chantix, which has been linked to depression and suicidal thoughts, can be prescribed to patients with mental illness.
Wyeth heartworm drug makes limited return in US - Reuters
The Money Times Wyeth heartworm drug makes limited return in US Reuters - 21 hours ago WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Wyeth will return a reformulated version of its Proheart 6 heartworm prevention drug for dogs to the US market with restrictions to minimize side effects, US officials and the company said on Thursday.
Judge to consider VA e-mail about PTSD diagnoses - The Associated Press
CBS News Judge to consider VA e-mail about PTSD diagnoses The Associated Press - 18 hours ago SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A federal judge considering a lawsuit that alleges inadequate medical care for veterans ordered government lawyers Thursday to explain an e-mail by a Veterans Administration psychologist suggesting that counselors make a point to .
Report: Risky teen behaviors reach a record low - Newsday
InjuryBoard.com Report: Risky teen behaviors reach a record low Newsday - 12 hours ago WASHINGTON - Risky teen behaviors such as smoking tobacco or marijuana, not wearing seat belts and being sexually active neared or reached record lows last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.
Boy Dies Of Dry Drowning After Leaving Pool And Walking Home - Medical News Today
Enews 2.0 Boy Dies Of Dry Drowning After Leaving Pool And Walking Home Medical News Today - 8 hours ago Johnny Jackson, a 10-year-old American boy from South Carolina, died at home on Sunday from "dry drowning" more than an hour after going swimming and walking home with his mother.
Flip-Flops Can Cause Long-Term Health Problems - ABC News
eFluxMedia Flip-Flops Can Cause Long-Term Health Problems ABC News - 4 hours ago Walking in flip-flops is a possible cause of aches and pains all over the body, according to a new study from the American College of Sports Medicine. Wearing Flip-Flops May Have Bad Repercussions on Your Feet eFluxMedia Shock absorbing insoles may ease knee pain Reuters eMaxHealth.