Exercise Cuts Women's Risk of Heart Disease - Washington Post
dBTechno Exercise Cuts Women's Risk of Heart Disease Washington Post - 9 hours ago TUESDAY, April 29 (HealthDay News) -- Increased levels of exercise can reduce but not eliminate the risk of heart disease in overweight and obese women, a US study finds.
Singapore sees more HIV infections in 07 - The Associated Press
Singapore sees more HIV infections in 07 The Associated Press - 7 hours ago SINGAPORE (AP) - Singapore recorded 422 new HIV infections last year, the highest number in a single year since records started in 1985, the city-state of 4.5 million people said Tuesday.
More kids enrolled in CHIP, but state lags in coverage - Houston Chronicle
More kids enrolled in CHIP, but state lags in coverage Houston Chronicle - 7 hours ago By APRIL CASTRO AP Writer 2008 AP AUSTIN - Enrollment in the state's low-cost health insurance program for children of the working poor has increased by almost 109000 since lawmakers made it easier for families to enroll last year.
Heparin Contamination May Have Been Deliberate, FDA Says - New York Times
Voice of America Heparin Contamination May Have Been Deliberate, FDA Says New York Times - 7 hours ago By GARDINER HARRIS WASHINGTON - Federal drug regulators believe that a contaminant detected in a crucial blood thinner that has caused 81 deaths was deliberately added.
Many Americans struggling in life, survey finds - Reuters
Scientific American Many Americans struggling in life, survey finds Reuters - 6 hours ago By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - Many Americans are struggling through life but only 4 percent are truly miserable, with no hope for the future, according to a survey released on Tuesday.
Multiple gene locations linked to bone density - Reuters India
GlobalTV Multiple gene locations linked to bone density Reuters India - 6 hours ago NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Two studies released Tuesday report the identification of several genetic mutations that influence the risk of developing the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis and fracturing a bone.
Protecting Your Child From Improper Vaccination - ABC News
eFluxMedia Protecting Your Child From Improper Vaccination ABC News - 5 hours ago By JOHN McKENZIE Vaccinations are a childhood ritual and provide vital protection against diseases like measles, mumps, rubella and polio, which can be extremely dangerous for young children.
Sea lion succumbs during health exam at Tacoma WA - Seattle Post Intelligencer
The Columbian Sea lion succumbs during health exam at Tacoma WA Seattle Post Intelligencer - 3 hours ago AP OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reports a 1454-pound California sea lion captured for relocation from the Columbia River has died during a health examination.
Workers' health insurance costs soar - Los Angeles Times
dBTechno Workers' health insurance costs soar Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago By Lisa Girion, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer " Discuss Article If gas and milk price hikes seem steep, check out health insurance premiums. City unveils health insurance comparison Web site Houston Chronicle Study: Minnesotans income nearly flat, while health premiums soar Bizjournals.
Medical-File Case Brings Indictment - New York Times
Chatter Shmatter Medical-File Case Brings Indictment New York Times - 1 hour ago By AP LOS ANGELES (AP) - A former UCLA Medical Center employee was indicted on accusations that she gained access to the records of dozens of well-known patients and sold the information to an unidentified news media outlet for $4600, the United States .