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Friday, July 31, 2020

Exclusive: 16% of parents haven’t vaccinated their kids due to COVID-19

Sixteen percent of parents say their kids haven’t had all their vaccinations due to pandemic-related scheduling problems, a....

https://www.fastcompany.com/90533609/exclusive-16-of-parents-havent-vaccinated-kids-due-to-covid-19

Why Pfizer Could Be a Bigger Coronavirus Winner Than Moderna

Moderna had a head start in advancing its COVID-19 vaccine into clinical testing. But Pfizer is ahead in some important ways.

https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/07/31/why-pfizer-could-be-a-bigger-coronavirus-winner-th.aspx

Fauci back on Capitol Hill as virus surge drives new fears

Dr. Anthony Fauci returns to Capitol Hill on Friday to testify before a special House panel investigating the coronavirus ...

https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Fauci-back-on-Capitol-Hill-as-virus-surge-drives-15447981.php

U.S. records nearly 25,000 coronavirus deaths in July

U.S. coronavirus deaths rose by almost 25,000 in July and cases doubled in at least 18 states during the month, according to....

https://news.yahoo.com/u-records-nearly-25-000-100340291.html

New kind of 'barber shop talk': Mississippi barbers get mental health training to aid Black communities

In Mississippi, one of six Southern states ranked in the bottom 10 for mental health care access, approximately 60....

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/07/29/southern-mississippi-barbers-mental-health-training-aid-black-communities/5526776002/

On Medicare and Medicaid’s 55th birthday, let’s expand benefits — not cut them

Together, Medicare and Medicaid cover more than one-third of the people in our country. Seniors and people with disabilities ...

https://www.salon.com/2020/07/31/on-medicare-and-medicaids-55th-birthday-lets-expand-benefits--not-cut-them_partner/

Better Coronavirus Stock: AstraZeneca vs. Eli Lilly

These two big drugmakers have tremendous prospects for their respective COVID-19 programs. Here's which one could be the ...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/07/31/better-coronavirus-stock-astrazeneca-vs-eli-lilly.aspx

Virus testing turnaround times reveal wide disparity

Cameron Settles was swabbed for COVID-19 in mid-June at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando and it took him eight ...

https://www.chron.com/news/article/Virus-testing-turnaround-times-reveal-wide-15448090.php

Coronavirus identified six months ago - what could the rest of 2020 hold?

The novel coronavirus was formally identified six months ago on 31 December. What started as a handful of cases in the ...

https://news.yahoo.com/coronavirus-covid19-pandemic-lockdown-future-102755734.html

FDA Approves Triple Drug Combo for Melanoma

The triple-therapy combination of atezolizumab plus cobimetinib and vemurafenib is now approved for BRAF....

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/934934

Dr. Anthony Fauci and White House COVID-19 task officials to testify on Capitol Hill

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the United States, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National....

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/dr-anthony-fauci-and-white-house-covid-19-task-officials-to-testify-on-capitol-hill/ar-BB17ptTJ

U.S. agrees to pay Sanofi and GSK $2.1 billion for 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine

The agreement with Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKelin is the government's second in less than two weeks for 100 million doses of....

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/31/us-agrees-to-pay-sanofi-and-gsk-2point1-billion-for-100-million-doses-of-coronavirus-vaccine.html

Friday, May 17, 2013

05/17/13 Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Health

Lawmaker Debate on taxing Electronic cigarette in SC reports DigitalSmoke.org _{2013-05-17, 03:00 am}
Austin, TX -- A bill that allows tax on electronic cigarette has passed a house panel in South Carolina on Wednesday.
V2 Cigs Offers V2 Express Kit For Smokers Who Want To Try Before They ... _{2013-05-17, 03:00 am}
V2 Cigs is the No 1 electronic cigarette brand that has been constantly offering different range of kits and accessories to enhance the smoking experience of the smokers.
Alluring Starter kits by White Cloud E Cigarette pleasing Customers reports Ehefs.org _{2013-05-17, 03:00 am}
Los Angeles, CA -- White Cloud , a top brand of electronic cigarettes is well known for contributing various unique services to its end users.
Saudi-un-ny.net Informed Couples about Green Smoke Love Bird kit _{2013-05-17, 03:00 am}
Dallas, TX -- It is a fact that customer's satisfaction is a primary job of any entrepreneur.
E Cig the new sub culture in town reports Ehefs.org _{2013-05-17, 03:00 am}
Austin, TX -- With the growing popularity of e cig in the market, a new group has been formed in the society that supports this new technology.
Clinical Study on E Cigarettes by Greek Researchers unveils DeltaScan.org _{2013-05-17, 03:00 am}
... electronic cigarettes are far less harmful and substituting tobacco with electronic cigarettes may be beneficial to health.' Dr Russell Luepker of the University of Minnesota justifies, 'Obviously, the Smokeless Cigarettes has the advantage of not ...
Ehefs.org assures better Electronic Cigarette Option with EverSmoke _{2013-05-17, 03:00 am}
Los Angeles, CA -- Recently Experts of Ehefs.org analyzed the products of EverSmoke , which is a well known brand among Smokers.
EcigsCorner.com Unveiled Top 3 Electric Cigarettes To Help Smokers Buy The Right E Cigarette Brand _{2013-05-17, 03:00 am}
Smokers who want to switch to electric cigarette or vapor cigarette need a helping hand in guiding them to the best e cigarette brands available on the market.
Electronic Cigarettes Give The Ultimate Smoking Experience Informed EsmokeHub.com _{2013-05-17, 03:00 am}
Dallas, TX -- A smoker is never happy to smoke cigarettes. However, he or she smokes because smoking cigarettes is an addiction.
Reviews on Top Electric Cigarette Brands Revealed by DigitalSmoke.org _{2013-05-17, 03:00 am}
Dallas, TX -- DigitalSmoke.org comes out with the reviews about different aspects of Electric Cigarette brands.
DigitalSmoke.org plays up 2013 reviews for Best Smokeless Cigarette Brands _{2013-05-17, 03:00 am}
Los Angeles, CA -- As Reviews is an important term in itself, DigitalSmoke.org assures Customers to get exact reviews on Smokeless Cigarettes as reviews are very important before buying any product.
V2 Cigs Electronic Cigarette Announces Release of fresh E Liquid Flavors reports Saudi-un-ny.net_{2013-05-17, 03:00 am}
Los Angeles, CA -- V2 Cigs , a famous electronic cigarette brand has recently launched new 50 ml platinum e liquid flavors that are claimed to be the best for the users.
Stem cells recovered from cloned human embryos _{2013-05-15, 12:40 pm}
... of a child with a genetic disorder, and the others had DNA from fetal skin cells. Shoukhrat Mitalipov of the Oregon Health & Science University, who led the research, said the success came not from a single technical innovation, but from revising a ...
Shining Bright _{2013-05-17, 11:02 am}
... April 13, at the Depot in downtown Minneapolis. Cause: Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Proceeds from the MinnesotaNorth Dakota chapter's gala go toward raising ...
New Jersey Wants To Raise Its Smoking Age To 21, Too _{2013-05-17, 11:00 am}
Thus spoke City Council Speaker Christine Quinn at a press conference yesterday.
Logan County Relay brunch Sunday _{2013-05-17, 10:58 am}
T he Logan County Relay For Life brunch will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Lincoln College.
Recovering Drug Addict: 'We All Start in Same Place' _{2013-05-17, 10:57 am}
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary's historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains.
NH Insurance Department hears from stakeholders _{2013-05-17, 10:54 am}
Consumers, business owners and health care provider are being asked to give the state some advice about how it should help them navigate the new federal health care overhaul law.
Renoir: Artist's tale beautifully filmed _{2013-05-17, 10:54 am}
The E-Edition includes all of the news, comics, classifieds and advertisements of the newspaper.
Jewelry designer's event benefits Alzheimer's Association _{2013-05-17, 10:52 am}
Renowned jewelry designer Judith Murat, and creator of House of Murat, celebrated the release of her gold-leafed hardcover book, Judy's Journey Into The Land Of Murat , with a private book-signing event and trunk show to benefit Alzheimer's Association at the Upper East Side home of Andrea and John Stark on May 14, 2013.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

03/27/13 COMPREHENSIVE REAL-TIME NEWS FEED FOR CANCER

Cancer treatment and ambulance response targets missed again _{2013-03-27, 08:13 am}
Statistics released by the Welsh Government showed that targets for cancer treatment times for the most urgent cases and ambulance response times for the most serious calls were both missed again.
Lentinan (CAS 37339-90-5) Market Discussed in Discounted BAC Report... _{2013-03-27, 07:46 am}
... used in medicine (especially the Asian one) given the ability to strengthen immune system and alleviate symptoms of cancer. Lentinan also assists in lowering cholesterol and infection treatment. Elicityl SA, Haihang Industry Co. Ltd., Luye Pharma ...
Easy Rider actress Karen Black raises $45,000 for her own cancer treatment via crowd-funding_{2013-03-27, 07:23 am}
... Policies The Oscar-nominated star of Easy Rider and Five Easy Pieces has been forced to crowd-fund her treatment for cancer after her life savings were used up by previous medical costs and her insurance refused to cover a clinical trial in Europe. ...
Biological markers for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC): an... _{2013-03-27, 06:56 am}
Triple negative breast cancer is a type of cancer that can be treated with usual markers.
Breast Cancer Enzyme Discovery and the Future of Alternative Cancer Treatment _{2013-03-27, 06:14 am}
Mar. 27, 2013 - SAINT DAVID, Ariz. -- Kentucky Markey Center's Dr. Peter Zhou has discovered that a significant enzyme was found missing in triple-negative breast cancer cells.
27 Juniors Earn Wings _{2013-03-27, 04:17 am}
... the past year, will be recognized at this dinner. The Angels of Hope have increased their knowledge and awareness of cancer through educational lectures provided by local cancer treatment centers. Additionally, they shared in numerous activities ...
GreaterGood's 2013 Grants Top $445,000 by Mid-March _{2013-03-27, 04:01 am}
... by sales of GreaterGood online stores. Grants focused on eight major cause areas: hunger and poverty relief, breast cancer research and programs helping women receive free mammograms, animal rescue, aid for families coping with autism, help for ...
Big Pharma in nervous wait for India verdict on Glivec patent _{2013-03-27, 04:00 am}
... India's Supreme Court is due to decide on April 1 whether or not an amended form of Swiss giant Novartis AG's cancer treatment Glivec deserves a patent in the country. "Big Pharma is nervous because nothing has gone in their favour in the recent ...
Anchor Harrison's hair draws attention _{2013-03-27, 03:34 am}
Like so many people who go through cancer treatment, KFSN anchor Liz Harrison had to deal with the loss of her hair in her battle with breast cancer.
Germany: Yet another NCoV death today? _{2013-03-27, 12:46 am}
... in Germany . Excerpt and then a comment: A 66-year old UAE national died in Germany while being hospitalised for cancer treatment (level 4). The man was infected by novel coronavirus (NcoV) the German Health Authorities confirmed. The Health ...
Simitian breast cancer bill takes effect April 1 _{2013-03-27, 02:49 am}
A bill introduced by former state Sen. Joe Simitian requiring medical professionals to notify women they have dense breast tissue will go into effect on April 1. The legislation could help save thousands of lives through earlier detection of cancer that might be obscured by the thickened tissue, health professionals from El Camino Hospital said ... (more)
Scout Works to Bring Cheer to Young Cancer Patients _{2013-03-27, 01:49 am}
Paramus' Mark Cristaldi is on his way to earning rank as Eagle Scout by putting together a collection of art supplies for the children of Josephine's Garden at Hackensack University Medical Center who are undergoing cancer treatments.
Fans raise $40K for actress Karen Blacks cancer treatment _{2013-03-27, 01:08 am}
... and is administered by Mainstream Media EC on behalf of Big News Network. SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. -- The husband of cancer-stricken U.S. actress Karen Black is thanking fans for offering their support and money after hearing she needs help paying for ...
Money-hungry cancer centers red-flagged for refusing patients and skewing survival rates _{2013-03-27, 01:00 am}
Being diagnosed with cancer is perhaps the most emotionally traumatic thing that can happen to someone.
Karen Black _{2013-03-27, 12:30 am}
Source: www.iq1069.com --- Tuesday, March 26, 2013Brian To/FilmMagic Actress Karen Black, who has been battling cancer for more than two years, has turned to the public and crowd funding to help her pay for an experimental treatment - and, in less than two weeks, has already surpassed her goal.
Sprucing Up for Spring - " Workers fix doors to St. Henry's Church ahead of the Easter holidays._{2013-03-27, 12:11 am}
... information or to schedule an appointment, contact Dana Doyle at (201) 858-9217. Bayonne Medical Center, American Cancer Society join forces Hearing the words "you have cancer" is indisputably one of the toughest challenges to face in life. Finding ...
Five Easy Pieces star Karen Black turns to fans to fund trip to... _{2013-03-26, 10:42 pm}
Five Easy Pieces actress Karen Black has appealed to her fans to help fund a trip to Europe for experimental cancer treatment.
More Local Women Opting to Freeze Eggs _{2013-03-26, 09:27 pm}
... Society for Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Koulianos said it's also more common in women about to undergo treatment for cancer. As doctors become more able to cure cancer, women are focusing on their options following chemo and other forms of cancer ...
Breast cancer adverts encourage more women to see GP _{2013-03-26, 09:24 pm}
The advert, featuring actress Elaine C Smith, was launched in September and was the first in the UK to show real pictures of women's breasts with visible signs of breast cancer.
NHS misses waiting targets for four cancers _{2013-03-26, 09:24 pm}
The statistics showed that, overall, 95.8 per cent of patients in Scotland started treatment within 62 days of being urgently referred with suspicion of cancer at the end of last year - an increase from 94 per cent the previous quarter.

Monday, March 25, 2013

Rep. Fine Pushes Energy Drink Ban

... Bull, which contain large amounts of caffeine, along with other chemical stimulants and herbs. Studies have linked health problems such as seizures, high blood pressure and irregular heartbeats with children's energy drink consumption, according to ...

http://evanston.patch.com/articles/rep-fine-pushes-energy-drink-ban-97abf545

Anthony Lewis, Pulitzer Prize winner, journalist, author and scholar, dies at 85

Lewis was married to Margaret Marshall, former chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.

http://www.kelownadailycourier.ca/entertainment/anthony-lewis-pulitzer-prize-winner-journalist-author-and-scholar-dies-at-85.html

PROMISES, PROMISES: Obama's IOUs start coming due

... even while protecting the heart of the big entitlement programs, and overhaul immigration law. He's promised to make health insurance not only universally accessible, but "affordable," through a 2010 health care law that is finally entering prime ...

http://www.khou.com/news/national/199875181.html

Hollywood style on Pink Ribbonwalk to help cancer patients

AFTER lending her voice to a host of Hollywood movies, singer Helen Purefoy is now preparing to lend her lungs - and legs - to the Pink Ribbonwalk.

http://www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/news/10310549.Hollywood_style_on_Pink_Ribbonwalk_to_help_cancer_patients/

Lindsay Lohan parties at San Diego's FLUXX

Lindsay Lohan won't let a little thing like court-ordered rehab keep her down. Not only has Lindsay continued to party it up since appearing before the judge, she's also booked a new job before her lockdown begins.According to TMZ , Lindsay has spent several nights downing vodka at the clubs since last week's court date and she has somehow also ... (more)

http://www.channel933.com/cc-common/mainheadlines3.html?feed=409076&article=11104200

Young women are ambitious, but worried

As a college professor who has talked to hundreds of women who are aiming to break the glass ceiling, I find that all the hubbub about paving the road to success by enlisting mentors, joining a support group, and simply learning to take it like a man misses a crucial point: Young women are ambitious but worried about making it all happen.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/23/opinion/avishai-young-women/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_living+%28RSS%3A+Living%29

When loving your pets is painful for kids

We are a family of pet-lovers. We have two dogs and a cat, and we treat them like princes.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/blogs/moms-at-work/os-hard-to-care-for-ailing-pet,0,3703680.post?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+orlandosentinel%2Ffeatures%2Fmoms+%28Moms+At+Work%29

Ex-Surgeon General, Dr. Richard Carmona, Joins Electronic Cigarette Board

... increased legitimacy to e-cigarettes as a viable alternative to traditional cigarettes. The country's senior public health official under President George W. Bush from 2002 to 2006 will advise the Arizona-based company on public health and ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/25/ex-surgeon-general-electronic-cigarettes_n_2948715.html

Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona Joins NJOY Electronic ...

... of the United States, serving from 2002-2006. Dr. Carmona will provide strategic counsel to the company on public health and regulatory issues and spearhead NJOY's research on the harm reduction potential of electronic cigarettes. "Dr. Carmona is an ...

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130325005168/en/U.S.-Surgeon-General-Dr.-Richard-Carmona-Joins

Theraclone Sciences Secures $14 Million in Additional Financing

$8 million in equity is committed from existing investors ARCH Venture Partners, Canaan Partners, MPM Capital, Healthcare Ventures, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Amgen Ventures, Versant Ventures and Zenyaku Kogyo in a Series B Extension, bringing the total round to $50 million.

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130325005236/en/Theraclone-Sciences-Secures-14-Million-Additional-Financing

Olive oil found to protect against Alzheimer's disease

While the Mediterranean liquid gold has long been touted for its multiple health benefits, a team of US scientists from the University of Louisiana hs identified a specific component in olive oil that they say protects nerve cells from damage brought on by Alzheimer's disease.

http://lifewise.canoe.ca/Living/2013/03/25/20681751-relaxnews.html?cid=rsslifestyle

Bill Gates Offers $100K Grant forCreation of Next Generation Condom

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, as part of its Grand Challenges in Global Health initiative, is offering a $100,000 grant for some organization to develop the Next Generation Condom.

http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=728527

Lorna Luft Postpones Songs My Mother Taught Me Due to Breast Cancer Treatment

Flat Rock Playhouse will reschedule Lorna Luft 's Songs My Mother Taught Me , scheduled to play May 8-26 at the Playhouse Mainstage, due to Luft's recent announcement that she is undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/176258-Lorna-Luft-Postpones-Songs-My-Mother-Taught-Me-Due-to-Breast-Cancer-Treatment

How autism care can cost families millions

... of autism, which experts say is critical for successful treatment. But Michael Rosanoff, associate director of public health research at Autism Speaks, says those figures, which are based on parental surveys, are probably too conservative. Data from ...

http://money.msn.com/now/post.aspx?post=00d9751b-dad1-4d2a-b3ea-01287216ce21

Republicans shifting stance against expanding Medicaid

Given the choice of whether to expand Medicaid under President Barack Obama's health care law, many Republican governors and lawmakers initially responded with an emphatic "no." A new "no, but ..." approach is spreading among GOP states in which officials are still publicly condemning the Democratic president's Medicaid expansion yet floating ... (more)

http://money.msn.com/health-and-life-insurance/news.aspx?feed=AP&date=20130325&id=16274328

Tuberculosis still alive and well

There are also more and more people whose TB can't be treated at all. That's why there is more interest in vaccinations to prevent catching the disease in the first place.

http://news.wbfo.org/post/tuberculosis-still-alive-and-well

Breast cancer survivor unveils new clothing line suited for post-op recovery

After being diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2011, Laurel Kamen underwent a mastectomy.

http://www.newkerala.com/news/story/1547/breast-cancer-survivor-unveils-new-clothing-line-suited-for-post-op-recovery.html

WellPoint Provides Seniors with Tips for Saving Money, Eating Healthy

... mobility. Additionally, people find that their tastes often change as they age, affecting their appetite. Others have health issues that can lead to decreased appetite or trouble eating, such as chronic illness, use of certain medications, ...

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130325005849/en/WellPoint-Seniors-Tips-Saving-Money-Eating-Healthy

PROMISES, PROMISES: Obama's IOUs start coming due

Compulsory flu shots for health workers called 'premature'

A better flu vaccine is needed before mandating the shots for health care workers, two Canadian infection disease experts argue.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2013/03/25/flu-vaccine-mandatory-health-care-debate.html?cmp=rss

New lung cancer study takes page from Google's playbook

A team of researchers used an algorithm similar to the Google PageRank and to the Viterbi Algorithm for digital communication to analyze the spread patterns of lung cancer.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130325111150.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Latest+Science+News%29

Leading experts disagree on evidence behind prostate cancer screening recommendations

... D. Horner, PhD, of University of Cincinnati Medical Center. With the increased emphasis on disease prevention under health care reform, it is essential to offer those services most likely to represent value -- including cancer screenings. While ...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130325111004.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Latest+Science+News%29

New bill would reverse reporting of medical mistakes

... people to plan and look into infection rates. These bills will remove critical information needed for making our health care decisions. Public reporting is a critical part of prevention. Without it, no one would know if the prevention efforts of a ...

https://secure.consumersunion.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=2751

Supreme Court Hears 'Pay To Delay' Pharmaceutical Case

... began to blossom about a decade ago when the courts, for the first time, appeared to bless them. Consumer advocates, health care organizations and retail outlets call these payments "pay to delay." The drugmakers hate that term and have a different ...

http://news.wbfo.org/post/supreme-court-hears-pay-delay-pharmaceutical-case

Nerve regeneration research and therapy may get boost from new discovery

... Excellence Project in Cell Biology of Signaling at the University, which is funded by the National Institute of Health's Institute of General Medical Sciences. The project is also funded by the National Science Foundation. "Flies are useful because ...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130325094032.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Latest+Science+News%29

Sequencing tracks animal-to-human transmission of bacterial pathogens

... penicillin-like antibiotic methicillin. Drug-resistant bacterial infections pose a significant challenge to public health and may have severe and sometimes fatal consequences. As the costs of whole genome sequencing methods continue to plummet and ...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130325093712.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Latest+Science+News%29

Israelis get kosher cigarettes for Passover

Jerusalem -- Observant Jews in Israel craving a smoke during the week-long Passover holiday that starts at sundown Monday can now enjoy a rabbi-approved puff.

http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013303250382

Integrated Baseball, A Decade Before Jackie Robinson

In 1947, Jackie Robinson famously broke the color line in baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, ending racial segregation in the major leagues.

http://news.wbfo.org/post/integrated-baseball-decade-jackie-robinson

Cincinnati Reds third base coach has tonsil cancer

... re than two decades, published in national and regional newspapers, magazines and books. She has a master's degree in health journalism and has written extensively about health, cancer, personal finance and other consumer topics. Jennifer...

http://www.examiner.com/article/cincinnati-reds-third-base-coach-has-tonsil-cancer?cid=rss

NASA-designed Airocide neutralizes indoor air pollution

Many years ago, astronauts aboard the International Space Station asked for a way to eliminate the ethylene gas produced by the plants on the station.

http://www.treehugger.com/gadgets/nasa-designed-airocide-neutralizes-indoor-pollution.html

Pulitzer Prize-winner Anthony Lewis dies at 85

Lewis was married to Margaret Marshall, former chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/03/25/3401417/pulitzer-prize-winner-anthony.html

Red Reposter - Lots of bad news

In this issue, we discuss an avalanche of health-related issues, ranging in severity from the potentially life-threatening to the ouchy boo-boos. Reds 3B coach Mark Berry has cancer He announced yesterday that he has been diagnosed with cancer in his tonsil and lymph nodes.

http://www.redreporter.com/2013/3/25/4145114/red-reposter-lots-of-bad-news

Study: 40 Percent Of Moms Start Babies Younger Than Four Months On Solid Food

... The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that a baby starts eating solid food at four months, but many health care providers are giving the go-ahead before they reach that age. "Understanding parents' motivations is important, because a ...

http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2013/03/25/study-40-percent-of-moms-start-babies-younger-than-four-months-on-solid-food/

Can Lactose Intolerance Be Cured?

... their ice cream cake and eat it too. The 14-member panel at the Development Conference on Lactose Intolerance and Health concluded that diagnosing lactose intolerance isn't as simple as it sounds: Many people lacking the digestive enzymes necessary ...

http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/can-lactose-intolerance-be-cured

UV monitor set up on Stormont's roof

... Optical Radiation Dosimetry Group at the HPA said: "A solar UV monitoring network has been run by scientists at the Health Protection Agency since 1990 - until now we've not sited a monitoring station in Northern Ireland. "We are delighted to be ...

http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/uv-monitor-set-up-on-stormont-s-roof-1-4932766

Two views on the impact of Medicaid expansion in Idaho...

... will impact Idaho's ability to fund other essential public services (education, public safety, and other aspects of health and human services). And it will impact Idaho's overall economic performance." Click below for his full op-ed piece. ...

http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise/2013/mar/25/two-views-impact-medicaid-expansion-idaho/

Study: False-positive mammograms can trigger long-term distress

... in the March-April issue of the Annals of Family Medicine. False-positive mammograms are often cited by public health experts as a downside to mammography screening that needs to be considered when making recommendations about who should be ...

http://www.app.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.app.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303250036%26nclick_check%3D1

Indonesia to override patents for live-saving medicines

... Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), countries can override patents for public health purposes by issuing compulsory licenses that enable the generic manufacture of drugs still under patent. "Urgent need" In this latest ...

http://www.plusnews.org/Report/97728/Indonesia-to-override-patents-for-live-saving-medicines

Use of smokeless tobacco growing among kids who mistakenly think it's ...

... never had those problems, but I didn't want them either," said Deihl, who joined a smoking cessation class at Sadler Health Center in Carlisle last fall. Because he had quit several times before and relapsed, he joined with a friend so the two could ...

http://www.pennlive.com/bodyandmind/index.ssf/2013/03/use_of_smokeless_tobacco_growi.html

Pulitzer Prize-winner Anthony Lewis...

Lewis was married to Margaret Marshall, former chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.

http://www.590ktie.com/article.aspx?id=6f49ed6b-50d1-4e1c-824c-22fac1f10030&catid=6

Former U.S. Surgeon General Carmona Joins NJOY Board

... of the United States, serving from 2002 to 2006. Carmona will provide strategic counsel to the company on public health and regulatory issues and spearhead NJOY's research on the harm reduction potential of e-cigarettes. As one of the nation's ...

http://www.cspnet.com/news/tobacco/articles/former-us-surgeon-general-carmona-joins-njoy-board

Titan Pharmaceutical: An Enticing Investment Opportunity

... followed by the U.S. patent office's approval of the Probuphine patent and a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study Probuphine as a treatment for opiate dependence. Over the next two years, Titan completed a pivotal Phase III ...

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1298621-titan-pharmaceutical-an-enticing-investment-opportunity?source=feed

Galena Biopharma: A Small Cap Looking For Revenues

That same day there was some price action with huge volume, but it faded away. Some positive catalysts have happened since my article came out.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1298651-galena-biopharma-a-small-cap-looking-for-revenues?source=feed

Dr. Blaine's RevitaDERM Psoriasis Treatment Launches...

As an addition to the Dr. Blaine's line of retail skincare products, with the flagship product being Tineacide Antifungal Cream, Blaine Labs continues to support those suffering from skin-related ailments with the launch of a new psoriatic skin cream called RevitaDERM Psoriasis Treatment.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/prweb10561851.htm

A simple test can show your risk of developing diabetes

... Georgia Clark- Albert , is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes educator at Penobscot Community Health Care in Bangor. She provides nutrition consultant services through Mainely Nutrition in Athens. Read her columns and post ...

http://bangordailynews.com/2013/03/25/health/blogs-and-columns/a-simple-test-can-show-your-risk-of-developing-diabetes/

What can I do to help my space-cadet granddaughter?

... independent study habits which its curriculum requires. But why does her mind wander? My grandchild is in very good health and according to the tests, she doesn't have ADHD and her eyes and her hearing are fine, too. Is there any way we can help ...

http://bangordailynews.com/2013/03/25/living/relationships/what-can-i-do-to-help-my-space-cadet-granddaughter/

Ga. to end Medicaid payments for some early births

Georgia health officials are hoping to improve care - and save money - by steering pregnant women and doctors away from some early deliveries.

http://www.cedartownstd.com/view/full_story/22064203/article-Ga--to-end-Medicaid-payments-for-some-early-births?instance=home_news_lead_story

BioMarin: Gains To Continue As Pipeline Progress Is Realized

Since our last report on BioMarin Pharmaceutical in late December, shares of the San Rafael, Calif., based company have solidly outperformed the broader biotechnology sector, rallying over 21% compared to around 13% for the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1298411-biomarin-gains-to-continue-as-pipeline-progress-is-realized?source=feed

Shepherd Scholarship Helps Golfer Realize Graduate School Dreams

... of what to do after college. In July 2010, Shu, then an incoming senior on the women's golf team, traveled with pre-health club Medical Educational Service Opportunities to help treat residents in rural Panamanian villages. She, in a group with ...

http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/w-golf/spec-rel/032513aaa.html

03/25/13 COMPREHENSIVE REAL-TIME NEWS FEED FOR HEALTH.

COMPREHENSIVE REAL-TIME NEWS FEED FOR HEALTH.

Pulitzer Prize-winner Anthony Lewis dies at 85 _{2013-03-25, 11:37 am}
Lewis was married to Margaret Marshall, former chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
EsmokeHub.com Rates EverSmoke E Cigarette to Be a Product for Masses and Classes Both _{2013-03-25, 11:37 am}
EsmokeHub.com rates all major electronic cigarette brands based on the performance.
EcigsCorner.com Expects Smokers to Stay Away from Negative Attention Being Showered on E Cigarettes _{2013-03-25, 11:37 am}
EcigsCorner.com works on the technical and non-technical aspect of reviewing top brands.
Alan Jackson Ryman Auditorium Show Supports Cause That Hits Close to Home _{2013-03-25, 11:36 am}
When Craig Campbell and Alan Jackson took the stage last night at the Ryman Auditorium for the Colon Cancer Alliance's 5th annual Stars Go Blue benefit, it was more than just a chance to help a worthy cause, it was very personal.
Cancer film on Colorado pubTV prompts PBS Ombudsman column _{2013-03-25, 11:36 am}
Burzynski the Movie - Cancer Is Serious Business ran as a pledge special on CPT this month.
Stevie Nicks recalls relationship,substance abuse battles on 'Oprah's Master Class' _{2013-03-25, 11:35 am}
The Fleetwood Mac frontwoman recalls coming to the realization back in 1980, well before she ended up going to rehab Stevie Nicks says she knew early on that using cocaine was a bad idea.
What Are the Causes & Concerns of Slow Medical Imaging Growth? _{2013-03-25, 11:35 am}
... have negative consequences and emphasized that the findings were incomplete. Two economists, David W. Lee, head of health economics and reimbursement for the U.S. and Canada at GE Healthcare and Frank Levy, PhD, professor of urban economics at the ...
Israelis get kosher cigarettes for Passover _{2013-03-25, 11:34 am}
Observant Jews in Israel craving a smoke during the week-long Passover holiday that starts at sundown Monday can now enjoy a rabbi-approved puff.
Women over 40 still need effective contraception _{2013-03-25, 11:33 am}
Women reaching the age of 40 tend to be less vigilant about birth control because they think the risk of pregnancy is low - or that birth control can cause health problems - but a review of the evidence by a team that includes a Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island physician recently underscored the need to be vigilant about contraception even ... (more)
UPDATE 1-U.S. FDA delays approval of GSK bird flu vaccine _{2013-03-25, 09:08 am}
U.S. regulators have delayed approval of an H5N1 bird flu vaccine from GlaxoSmithKline , designed to be used in a pandemic.
How to deal with bedbugs _{2013-03-25, 07:00 am}
I intend to greet him with a kiss, a home-cooked meal and strict instructions to leave his suitcase in the garage.
Headed to Florida? Don't worry about the giant mosquitoes _{2013-03-25, 03:00 am}
Newspaper and magazine headlines from across the country read like posters from a 1950s big-bug sci-fi flick: "'Giant' Mosquitoes Set to Invade Florida This Summer" and "Monster Mosquitoes Poised to Strike Florida" and "Attack of the giant mosquitoes!" It's all very scary and the result of a news release from the University of Florida's Institute ... (more)
Minocqua, Wisc _{2012-11-28, 03:00 am}
Standing at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro are Mary Poer holding a Lac du Flambeau Public School banner, Laura Tanin, Ja'Nene Kane, Aaron Adams, Brian Morrow and Lee Baines.
TrekDesk Treadmill Desk Invites Senator Orrin Hatch to Evaluate Treadmill Desks _{2013-03-25, 11:32 am}
... Center should be lauded for recognizing a simple truth. Treadmill desks address one of our nation's largest health challenges: sedentary office environments. No magic pill from a pharmaceutical company or congressional measure improving health ...
Ophthalmic Technician - Dallas _{2013-03-25, 11:31 am}
Salary based on experience and certification I. Job Description/Essential Job Functions a Provides pre-operative and post-operative care to patients by following standard operating procedures a Measure eyeglass prescription a Operate various ophthalmology diagnostic equipment a Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes a Prepares ... (more)
The Effect of Program Design on Engagement With an Internet-Based... _{2013-03-25, 11:29 am}
1Group Health Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States 2University of Michigan, Center for Health Communications Research, Ann Arbor, MI, United States 3University of Michigan, Department of Statistics, Ann Arbor, MI, United States Background: ...
Memorial Opts Not To Outsource Its Ambulance Division _{2013-03-25, 11:29 am}
Officials said, "Memorial Health Care System is deeply committed to ensuring the health and well-being of the residents of the community.
DERMAGRAFT now available in Canada for the treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers _{2013-03-25, 11:28 am}
One of the most devastating complications of diabetes, DFUs constitute a serious health issue estimated to cost the Canadian healthcare system more than annually1.
Several Huntingdon Valley Companies Looking to Hire New Employees _{2013-03-25, 11:28 am}
Finding a job these days can be extremely difficult, so Patch is trying to make things a little easier by compiling openings in the local area.
Nursing homes in state going 'alarm-free,' liking the results _{2013-03-25, 11:27 am}
When Florence Bolella, director of nursing at Kimberly Hall South nursing home in Windsor, told her staff to remove all the alarms from patients, fear and panic set in.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

03/07/13 NEWS ON HEALTH CONTINUALLY UPDATED FROM THOUSANDS OF SOURCES AROUND THE NET

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Second female joins Facebook board _{2013-03-07, 05:04 am}
Facebook says the chancellor of the University of California at San Francisco, Susan Desmond-Hellmann, will join its board of directors.
Processed meat 'early death link' _{2013-03-07, 12:53 am}
People who eat a lot of meat products have a significantly greater chance of dying prematurely than those consuming low amounts, research suggests It also shows that people who eat a lot of the meat products have a significantly greater chance of dying prematurely than those consuming low amounts.
Old friends turn out for Mindy McCready memorial _{2013-03-06, 10:48 pm}
Old friends Bryan White, Lorrie Morgan and Bekka Bramlett sang for McCready and family members spoke about her difficulties and triumphs during the hour-long remembrance Wednesday at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.
State Sen. Audrey Gibsonsaid she's concerned with citizens stockpiling ammunition _{2013-03-06, 07:44 pm}
A Florida legislator wants anyone trying to buy ammunition to complete an anger management program first, in what critics say is the latest example of local lawmakers reaching for constitutionally-dubious solutions to the problem of gun violence.
Insomnia might boost heart failure risk _{2013-03-06, 03:29 pm}
Heart problems definitely lead to sleep problems, said lead researcher Dr. Lars Laugsand, but his team tried to determine whether the reverse might also be true.
Plain cigarette packs 'on the way' _{2013-03-06, 01:19 pm}
The newspaper said the Government also plans to ban smoking in cars carrying children.
Is gluten-free a lifestyle or a diet craze? _{2013-03-06, 09:09 am}
Perhaps with a boost from such celebrities as Miley Cyrus and Gwyneth Paltrow, the number of Americans showing interest in a gluten-free diet has reached new heights.
Frank Langella Gave Barbara Walters Chicken Pox Virus _{2013-03-06, 05:05 am}
Actor Frank Langella and media personality Barbara Walters attend the 2009 Library Lions Benefit at the New York Public Library - A Schwartzman Building on November 2, 2009 in New York City.
New Washington showdown emerges over funding _{2013-03-06, 12:59 am}
Some House Democrats rejected a GOP proposal intended to fund the government through September while maintaining the forced spending cuts that took effect last week but softening their impact.
FDA panel sees risk in long-used osteoporosis drug _{2013-03-05, 08:50 pm}
The Food and Drug Administration panel voted 12-9 that the risks of the inhalable osteoporosis drug outweigh its benefits when used to treat brittle bones.
Russell Brand considered... _{2013-03-05, 04:45 pm}
Actress RACHEL WEISZ has signed up to make her Broadway debut in HAROLD PINTER's BETRAYAL later this year .
Chavez's cancer fight: a glance at cancer struggle _{2013-03-05, 04:45 pm}
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has undergone surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation treatment since June 2011 for an undisclosed type of pelvic cancer.
Americans want government to promote good health sometimes _{2013-03-05, 01:44 pm}
Does the government have a role to play in preventing childhood obesity, helping smokers quit and heading off chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease? Yes, according to survey results published Monday by the journal Health Affairs.
HIV 'cure' in toddler offers 'global hope' _{2013-03-05, 09:40 am}
The case of the first toddler ever to be "functionally cured" of HIV could have wide-ranging effects on the global fight to end the AIDS epidemic.
HIV 'cure' at risk from budget cuts _{2013-03-05, 05:30 am}
The automatic cuts in federal spending known as sequestration could take a bite out of crucial medical research, such as the recently unveiled study in which a toddler was cured of HIV.
India rejects Bayer plea against cheap cancer drug _{2013-03-05, 02:15 am}
India's patent appeals office has rejected international drug maker Bayer AG 's plea to stop an Indian company from manufacturing a cheaper generic version of a patented cancer drug.
Health care spending growth slows _{2013-03-04, 10:00 pm}
Health care spending last year rose at one of the lowest rates in a half-century, partly the result of cost-saving measures put in place by the 2009 health care law, a USA TODAY analysis finds.
Woman dies after nurse says no to CPR _{2013-03-04, 09:01 pm}
A nurse's refusal to give CPR to a dying 87-year-old woman at a California independent living home despite desperate pleas from a 911 dispatcher has prompted outrage and spawned a criminal investigation.
TV show jokes about alcoholism among Ariz. tribes _{2013-03-04, 09:01 pm}
Arizona tribal members say they're shocked by a television sitcom that made fun of one of the most pervasive social ills on American Indian reservations - alcoholism.
To smoke, or not? In Minn., that is the question _{2013-03-04, 04:51 pm}
Vanda smokes for only about a minute before dropping the cigarette into her coffee mug, but it's a pivotal moment that begins the character's transformation into an assertive woman.