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Boehner Vows to Fight Contraception Rule Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:09:01 GMT Congressional Republicans stepped into the battle over an Obama administration rule requiring health insurance plans at Catholic universities and charities to offer free birth control.(image)
The New Old Age: Tables Reserved for the Healthiest Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:04:03 GMT The River Terrace, a dining room at the Harbor's Edge retirement community in Norfolk, Va., has been closed to residents in assisted living or nursing care.Controversy erupts after a retirement community in Virginia excludes residents in assisted living and nursing care from its main dining room.(image)
Doctor and Patient: Doctor and Patient: What Body Language Says About Doctors Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:01:27 GMT What does your doctor's body language say to you?Subtle gestures, body positions, eye contact, touch and expressions that pass between individuals is as critical a part of doctor-patient communication as verbal expression, new research shows.(image)
Study Explores Electrical Stimulation to Aid Memory Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:22:12 GMT A small study shows promise that could lead to clues to encoding memory and treating neurological diseases.(image)
Heart Disease Risk May Be Tied to Y Chromosome Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:50:06 GMT Men’s higher risk for heart disease may result in part from genetic variants on the one chromosome unique to men, researchers have found.(image)
After Outcry, Karen Handel Resigns From Komen Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:20:38 GMT Karen Handel resigned from her position as senior vice president for policy of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation.Karen Handel’s resignation came just days after the cancer foundation reversed its decision to cut funds to Planned Parenthood.(image)
Phys Ed: Phys Ed: Does Foot Form Explain Running Injuries? Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:01:16 GMT Does how you run affect how often you get injured?Researchers combed through four years' worth of data about Harvard runners to produce the surprisingly controversial finding that how a person runs may affect whether he or she winds up hurt.(image)
Mindful Eating as Way to Fight Bingeing Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:17:19 GMT Diners wait until everyone is seated at the Blue Cliff Monastery.A concept based on Buddhist teachings encourages people to eat slowly, paying close attention to the sensation and purpose of each morsel.(image)
House and Senate at Impasse on Medicare Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:36:22 GMT Representative Dave Camp, Republican of Michigan and chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, opposes paying for Medicare increases with money not spent on war.Lawmakers in both parties say they want to give doctors a small increase in Medicare payments, but they cannot agree on how to pay for it.(image)
Recipes for Health: Skillet Collards and Winter Squash With Barley — Recipes for Health Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:10:05 GMT Skillet Collards and Winter Squash with BarleyDon’t toss out the barley cooking water: It adds flavor and texture to these sautéed vegetables.(image)
Fallout From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Retraction Is Far and Wide Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:20:07 GMT As the published evidence for the source of chronic fatigue syndrome fell apart, a legal melodrama erupted, dismaying and demoralizing patients and many members of the scientific community.(image)
Essay: Breast Cancer Screening Matters, but Prevention Is the Real Goal Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:40:04 GMT Perhaps too much emphasis is placed on looking for existing breast cancer when the search should focus on prevention and the possibility of finding a vaccine.(image)
The Consumer: New Weight Watchers Plan Leaves Some Grumbling Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:27:39 GMT An overhaul to Weight Watchers' diet plan has caused many longtime members to complain about slow weight loss.(image)
Exemestane, Thought to Prevent Cancer, Also Causes Bone Loss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:30:07 GMT A drug that scientists had hoped would help prevent breast cancer has a significant side effect.(image)
G.E. Ends Bid to Create a Supply of Technetium 99m Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:10:07 GMT Continued obstacles plague the effort to provide a reliable supply of technetium 99m, a radioisotope crucial to identifying heart and kidney disease and assisting in breast cancer surgery.(image)
Global Update: Did Malaria Kill 655,000 People in 2011 or Twice That? Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:20:07 GMT The numbers are being quietly fought over in e-mails among malaria specialists at the World Health Organization and the University of Washington.(image)
Well Blog: Caesarean Sections Pose Lung Risks for Small Premature Infants Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:22:54 GMT Premature babies born via C-section often do worse than other early births.Very small babies delivered prematurely by Caesarean section because they were not growing properly in the womb developed more respiratory problems than those who had induced vaginal deliveries.(image)
Well: Tai Chi Benefits Patients With Parkinson's Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:03:05 GMT Can tai chi help alleviate Parkinson's symptoms?Tai chi may help retrain the brain to improve balance and movement control in people with Parkinson's disease.(image)
Well Blog: Blood Levels of Trans Fats Are Declining in Americans Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:57:42 GMT A new report shows that since 2000, levels of trans fats in Americans' bloodstreams have plummeted nearly 60 percent.(image)
Well Blog: Parents, Coaches and Youth Sports Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:57:46 GMT What is the role of a parent in a child's sporting event?Outspoken parents may be keeping good coaches away from youth sports.(image)
Well Blog: A Better Way to Spend Breast Cancer Funds? Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:05:10 GMT We must move breast cancer advocacy to the next level, beyond screening for cancers that are already there, even beyond the cure, to finding the cause, writes Dr. Susan Love.(image)
The New Old Age Blog: Fair Pay for Home Health Aides Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:36:05 GMT Should home health aides receive minimum wage and overtime pay protections?(image)
The New Old Age: Drinking in Assisted Living Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:34:31 GMT A surprising number of residents in assisted living facilities may be drinking alcohol, a new report finds.(image)
The New Old Age Blog: The Pet Problem Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:14:30 GMT Anne-Marie Schiro, right, with her mother, Anna tk, and Lou Lou.A pet trust offers owners some assurances that after they die, their pets will be cared for.(image)
The New Old Age Blog: How Alzheimer's Disease Spreads Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:07:47 GMT Two new studies provide clues to how Alzheimer's disease spreads in the brain.(image)
Personal Health: Giving City Streets Built-In Safety Features Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:25:57 GMT RE-ENGINEERING New York has done much to improve safety, with projects like this bike lane near Columbus Circle.Safer road designs can slow motor vehicles and separate them from pedestrians and cyclists, and also enhance the physical activity and health of residents.(image)
Really?: The Claim: Long Work Hours Can Cause Depression Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:18:53 GMT Studies indicate that putting in extra hours at the office can elevate the risk of developing anxiety and depression.(image)
Letters: Business of Circumcision (2 Letters) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:48:11 GMT Letters to the editor.(image)
Letters: Caregivers in Harm’s Way (1 Letter) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:48:11 GMT A letter to the editor.(image)
Letters: Know Your Surgeons (1 Letter) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:48:11 GMT A letter to the editor.(image)
Letters: Only Human, Nothing More (1 Letter) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:40:11 GMT A letter to the editor.(image)
Patient Voices: Changed, but Not Defined, by Hemophilia Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:30:07 GMT Danielle SchwagerThree people living with hemophilia talk about how the condition affects their lives.(image)
Books: In Search of the Elusive Definition of Heterosexuality Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:30:07 GMT A concept that didn’t seem to need naming until quite recently.(image)
Cases: Feeling Strain When Violent Patients Need Care Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:08:09 GMT A rising number of registered nurses rank "on-the-job assault" as one of their three greatest safety concerns.(image)
Really?: The Claim: Excess Weight Raises the Risk of Acne Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:04:57 GMT Researchers have found, once again, that weight gain and moderate to severe acne go hand in hand, particularly among young women.(image)
New Definition of Autism May Exclude Many, Study Suggests Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:34:50 GMT Mary Meyer, right, of Ramsey, N.J., said that a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome was crucial for her daughter, Susan, 37.Changes to the way autism is diagnosed may make it harder for many people who would no longer meet the criteria to get health, educational and social services, researchers say.(image)
Obama Addresses Ire on Health Insurance Contraception Rule Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:07:21 GMT Facing criticism from religious-affiliated institutions, the Obama administration promised on Tuesday to explore ways to make a new health insurance requirement more flexible.(image)
Assisted Suicide Law in Georgia Is Overturned Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:54:11 GMT The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that a law outlawing the promotion of assisted suicide was unconstitutional, a decision likely to shape the national debate over the practice.(image)
The Texas Tribune: Texans Lead Battle for Women’s Health Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:12:19 GMT Breast cancer survivors, sponsored by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, performed at a Dallas Cowboys game.In the skirmish between Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Planned Parenthood that intensified over the past week, all roads led to Texas.(image)
Komen Reverses Stance on Planned Parenthood Grants Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:10 GMT The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation apologized for its decision to cut grants to Planned Parenthood for cancer screening and said it would restore the funding.(image)
Vital Signs: Fructose Consumption Increases Visceral Fat, Study Reports Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:20:07 GMT Fructose consumption may increase cardiovascular risk factors because it increases visceral fat, the kind that accumulates around internal organs.(image)
Vital Signs: When Watched and Cheered On, I.C.U. Workers Wash Hands More Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:20:07 GMT After the installation of cameras and boards announcing compliance rates, hand washing at an I.C.U. soared, a study shows.(image)
Vital Signs: Low-Protein Diets May Be Costly to Lean Body Mass Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:20:07 GMT On a low-protein diet, the body is forced to get its protein from lean body mass, a study shows.(image)
Alzheimer’s Spreads in the Brain Like a Virus, Studies Find Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:12:23 GMT From left, Li Liu, Scott A. Small and Karen Duff examining a mouse brain. Dr. Small and Dr. Duff used mice to study Alzheimer's.The discovery in studies of mice solves a mystery surrounding the disease’s grim march and has immediate implications for developing treatments, researchers said.(image)
Recipes for Health: Mushrooms and Chard — Recipes for Health Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:02:06 GMT Skillet Mushrooms and Chard with Barley or Brown RiceThis earthy and nutritious dish stays moist with a little cooking water from the grains.(image)
Recipes for Health: Beet Greens With Beets, Lemon and Yogurt — Recipes for Health Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:20:10 GMT Simmered Beet Greens with Roasted Beets, Lemon and YogurtThe authentic version of this Greek dish has a lot more olive oil, but its slimmer cousin doesn’t fail to satisfy.(image)
Recipes for Health: Winter Squash and Cabbage and a Winter Vegetable Gratin — Recipes for Health Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:03:06 GMT Sauteed Shredded Winter Squash and Cabbage and a Winter Vegetable GratinThe vegetables in this dish are perfectly happy served with grains, or they can form the basis for a hearty Provençal-style gratin.(image)
Recipes for Health: Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts and Red Beans With Lemon and Mustard Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:03:18 GMT Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts and Red Beans With Lemon and MustardThe season’s sturdy roots, squash and greens need little more than a few turns in a hot pan to become appealing partners for a variety of grains.(image)
Prescriptions Blog: Drug Costs Pose Smaller Financial Burden Amid Generic Boom Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:00:06 GMT Americans are using more prescription drugs, but the financial burden of those drugs on families is falling, according to a new study. A big reason is the rise of generics.(image)
Prescriptions Blog: Drug Makers Dial Down TV Advertising Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:01:10 GMT Pharmaceutical companies have cut spending on television advertising by 20 percent over the last five years, according to a Nielsen study. Analysts expect drug advertising to continue to fall as more brand-name drugs face generic competition.(image)
Reporter's File: Sickle Cell Disease Outlook Continues to Improve Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:50:55 GMT Giovanna Poli is living with sickle cell disease.On most days Giovanna Poli acts like a typical 12-year-old, but she is living with sickle cell disease.(image) |
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