Posts Tagged ‘Health’

Diabetes Drug May Fight Cancer – 366th Edition

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

Diabetes and cancer don’t seem similar, but a drug used to help keep blood sugar under control could help the body fight cancer.
By fox5vegas.com

Hospital Reports Birth Every Hour – 367th Edition

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

One hospital in Ohio might have recorded a big chunk of a projected Hurricane Ike baby boom on Tuesday.
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Child With Swine Flu Dies In New York City – 361th Edition

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

A child becomes the fifth person in New York City to die while suffering from swine flu.
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Folic Acid Even Better Than Thought – 362th Edition

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

Mothers who make sure to get enough folic acid may be protecting their babies from premature birth and heart defects.
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Out-Of-Pocket Health Costs Rise – 363th Edition

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

People with health insurance through work still pay about $729 a year for medical services.
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Astronauts Complain About Space Headaches – 364th Edition

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

Spending time in orbit may cause people to be more likely to have headaches.
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‘Cell Phone Elbow’ On The Rise – 365th Edition

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

Making too many mobile calls can lead to cubital tunnel syndrome, which causes pain in the hands and fingers.
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Bausch & Lomb Settles Eye Fungus Lawsuits – 356th Edition

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

A maker of contact lenses and cleaning solutions will give at least $250 million who sued over a massive product recall.
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Scientists Identify Lethal New Virus – 357th Edition

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

A new, Ebola-like virus has infected at least five people in Africa, killing four of them, a report says.
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The Pill May Hurt Women’s Muscles – 358th Edition

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

Women who use oral contraceptives may have a harder time putting on muscle when they work out.
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