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Hoping To Be The Great Pumpkin
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:17:00 -0400
Tensions were palpable in Saturday's great pumpkin weigh-off in Warren, R.I. Steve Connolly has spent the summer feeding his pumpkin liquid fish and manure. Connolly's orange beast weighs nearly 1,800 pounds and he's hoping that's enough to edge out last year's champion grower.
Videos Released Of Deepest Fish Ever Filmed
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:01:00 -0400
Scientists from Japan and Britain have released the first photos and videos of the liparid, or snail fish, the deepest-living fish ever filmed. Groups were found nearly five miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean.
Bridging Gap Between Mental, Physical Health Care
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:20:00 -0400
Provisions slipped into the economic bailout bill mandate that employers and insurance companies give mental health issues parity with physical health issues. Among the changes? Companies will not be able to charge different rates for mental — versus physical — health services.
For Next President, An Array Of Science Challenges
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:09:00 -0400
According to a report issued by the Center for the Study of the President, the incoming president will need to confront a host of policy issues related to science and technology — including climate change, food and water scarcity, energy shortages and weapons of mass destruction.
washingtonpost.com - Health
New Factors Join Kids' Sleep Disorders, Cognition
HealthDay Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
FRIDAY, Oct. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Brain oxygen levels and blood pressure may play a role in the complex relationship between sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and cognitive problems in children, a U.S. study finds.
Fliers Can Keep Blood Clots at Bay
HealthDay Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
SATURDAY, Oct. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Acting U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Steven K. Galson recently released a "Call to Action" to reduce the number of cases of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in the United States.
CareFirst's Largess to City Fails to Sway Council
Nikita Stewart Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The president and chief executive of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield defended the regional insurance giant as a "generous" benefactor to the community at a D.C. Council committee hearing yesterday, and a parade of nonprofit organizations backed up his claim.
Reuters: Health News
AIDS vaccine focus shifts after disappointments
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:19:57 -0400
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A global AIDS vaccine conference this week will seek fresh strategies against the HIV virus, with experts weighing the value of basic laboratory research against large-scale human clinical trials after a string of disappointments.
Researchers find easier way to make stem cells
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:10:18 -0400
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Researchers trying to find ways to transform ordinary skin cells into powerful stem cells said on Sunday they found a shortcut by "sprinkling" a chemical onto the cells.
Two more genes linked to common skin cancer
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:04:21 -0400
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have found two new genetic variations that appear to increase the risk of the most common skin cancer among people of European descent.
CNN.com - Health
Even presidents need time to chill out
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:35:52 -0400
Like the rest of us, Presidents work best when they take regular respites from the burdens of their position, according to White House insiders. From golfing to horeseback riding to bowling, each Chief Executive had his own way of unwinding.
Dalai Lama taken to hospital in India
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:22:58 -0400
The Dalai Lama was hospitalized Thursday night in New Delhi, one of his secretaries told CNN Friday.
CDC: 1 in 4 girls got cervical cancer shot
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:10:22 -0400
About one in four teen girls last year got the groundbreaking vaccine that prevents cervical cancer, federal health officials reported Thursday.
ABC News: Health
Woman in Right-to-Die Case Worsens
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:48:32 -0400
Eluana Englaro's father insists it was her wish that she not be kept alive.
Billy Graham Released From NC Hospital After Fall
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:34:48 -0400
Evangelist Billy Graham spends night in NC hospital after tripping over a dog at home
Does Your Knee Hurt? Time to Suck It Up
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:18:12 -0400
For most knee pain, one expert says skip the surgery.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Common fibre a 'true superfood'
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:17:50 -0000
A fibre found in most fruit and vegetables may help ward off cancer, experts believe.
Call to ban junk food from NHS
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:41:42 -0000
Hospitals and GP surgeries should follow the lead of schools and ban sugary drinks and snacks, experts say.
Repossession 'is mental threat'
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:20:58 -0000
House repossession poses the greatest threat to people's mental health, a charity has warned.
Newsweek Health Headlines
How Nostalgia Helps Us Cope With Loneliness
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:23:43 -0000
Nostalgia is more than a sentimental mood, it may be the way we cope with feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Why Fewer Americans are Adopting Overseas
Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:12:10 -0000
Why fewer Americans are adopting children overseas.
Pfizer Accused of Deception on Neurontin
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:46:00 -0000
Lawsuit charges drugmaker was deceptive about Neurontin.
USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories
Study: Kids' bipolar disorder lingers into young adulthood
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:00:10 -0000
A new study strongly suggests that many children with bipolar disorder continue to have bouts with the condition as young adults. ...
About 2,500 OK'd to return home after Pa. chemical leak
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:36:25 -0000
A corrosive liquid overflowed from a tank at a chemical plant in western Pennsylvania on Saturday, evaporating into a toxic cloud ...
Wash. to vote on doctors helping the ill end their lives
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:57:35 -0000
The emotionally charged battle over end-of-life decisions has taken to the airwaves as Washington state voters decide whether ...
UPHS - Health and Wellness Newsletter
The Nation's Best Evidence of Advanced Medicine at Work
The Ruth and Raymond Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine is now open. In July, radiation oncology was the first practice to begin seeing patients and the SurgiCentre, gastrointestinal medicine and endoscopic medicine practices opened in September.
2008 Start! Heart Walk
The 10th Annual Heart Walk will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Citizen's Bank Park - home to our own Philadelphia Phillies! We encourage you to join Penn's Heart Walk team today! Your participation will help support Penn Cardiac Care and the American Heart Association's efforts to develop programs and research dedicated to finding better treatments and cures for heart disease and stroke. These issues truly affect our business and touch our families, friends, associates, and the communities we serve.
Telemedicine Improves Patient Care at Penn
One of the most recent developments in medical technology is telemedicine. Telemedicine includes any action in which medical information is transferred between two people via an electronic medium including, but not limited to, the telephone and internet. Since 2004, the University of Pennsylvania Health System has been among the leaders in the area of telemedicine through the integration of the Penn E-lert eICU.
Reader's Digest: Health
Choosing a Weight-Loss Program for your Child
Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Read more about this interesting rd.com article.
Foods to Lower Blood Sugar: Berries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
Berries are nutrition powerhouses and they may help keep your blood sugar in check.
Foods To Lower Your Blood Sugar: Cherries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
When you get a snack attack, reach for a handful of this sugar-lowering fruit.
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Hoping To Be The Great Pumpkin
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:17:00 -0400
Tensions were palpable in Saturday's great pumpkin weigh-off in Warren, R.I. Steve Connolly has spent the summer feeding his pumpkin liquid fish and manure. Connolly's orange beast weighs nearly 1,800 pounds and he's hoping that's enough to edge out last year's champion grower.
Videos Released Of Deepest Fish Ever Filmed
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:01:00 -0400
Scientists from Japan and Britain have released the first photos and videos of the liparid, or snail fish, the deepest-living fish ever filmed. Groups were found nearly five miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean.
Bridging Gap Between Mental, Physical Health Care
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:20:00 -0400
Provisions slipped into the economic bailout bill mandate that employers and insurance companies give mental health issues parity with physical health issues. Among the changes? Companies will not be able to charge different rates for mental — versus physical — health services.
For Next President, An Array Of Science Challenges
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:09:00 -0400
According to a report issued by the Center for the Study of the President, the incoming president will need to confront a host of policy issues related to science and technology — including climate change, food and water scarcity, energy shortages and weapons of mass destruction.
washingtonpost.com - Health
New Factors Join Kids' Sleep Disorders, Cognition
HealthDay Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
FRIDAY, Oct. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Brain oxygen levels and blood pressure may play a role in the complex relationship between sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and cognitive problems in children, a U.S. study finds.
Fliers Can Keep Blood Clots at Bay
HealthDay Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
SATURDAY, Oct. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Acting U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Steven K. Galson recently released a "Call to Action" to reduce the number of cases of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in the United States.
CareFirst's Largess to City Fails to Sway Council
Nikita Stewart Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The president and chief executive of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield defended the regional insurance giant as a "generous" benefactor to the community at a D.C. Council committee hearing yesterday, and a parade of nonprofit organizations backed up his claim.
Reuters: Health News
AIDS vaccine focus shifts after disappointments
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:19:57 -0400
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A global AIDS vaccine conference this week will seek fresh strategies against the HIV virus, with experts weighing the value of basic laboratory research against large-scale human clinical trials after a string of disappointments.
Researchers find easier way to make stem cells
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:10:18 -0400
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Researchers trying to find ways to transform ordinary skin cells into powerful stem cells said on Sunday they found a shortcut by "sprinkling" a chemical onto the cells.
Two more genes linked to common skin cancer
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:04:21 -0400
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have found two new genetic variations that appear to increase the risk of the most common skin cancer among people of European descent.
CNN.com - Health
Even presidents need time to chill out
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:35:52 -0400
Like the rest of us, Presidents work best when they take regular respites from the burdens of their position, according to White House insiders. From golfing to horeseback riding to bowling, each Chief Executive had his own way of unwinding.
Dalai Lama taken to hospital in India
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:22:58 -0400
The Dalai Lama was hospitalized Thursday night in New Delhi, one of his secretaries told CNN Friday.
CDC: 1 in 4 girls got cervical cancer shot
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:10:22 -0400
About one in four teen girls last year got the groundbreaking vaccine that prevents cervical cancer, federal health officials reported Thursday.
ABC News: Health
Woman in Right-to-Die Case Worsens
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:48:32 -0400
Eluana Englaro's father insists it was her wish that she not be kept alive.
Billy Graham Released From NC Hospital After Fall
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:34:48 -0400
Evangelist Billy Graham spends night in NC hospital after tripping over a dog at home
Does Your Knee Hurt? Time to Suck It Up
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:18:12 -0400
For most knee pain, one expert says skip the surgery.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Common fibre a 'true superfood'
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:17:50 -0000
A fibre found in most fruit and vegetables may help ward off cancer, experts believe.
Call to ban junk food from NHS
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:41:42 -0000
Hospitals and GP surgeries should follow the lead of schools and ban sugary drinks and snacks, experts say.
Repossession 'is mental threat'
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:20:58 -0000
House repossession poses the greatest threat to people's mental health, a charity has warned.
Newsweek Health Headlines
How Nostalgia Helps Us Cope With Loneliness
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:23:43 -0000
Nostalgia is more than a sentimental mood, it may be the way we cope with feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Why Fewer Americans are Adopting Overseas
Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:12:10 -0000
Why fewer Americans are adopting children overseas.
Pfizer Accused of Deception on Neurontin
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:46:00 -0000
Lawsuit charges drugmaker was deceptive about Neurontin.
USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories
Study: Kids' bipolar disorder lingers into young adulthood
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:00:10 -0000
A new study strongly suggests that many children with bipolar disorder continue to have bouts with the condition as young adults. ...
About 2,500 OK'd to return home after Pa. chemical leak
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:36:25 -0000
A corrosive liquid overflowed from a tank at a chemical plant in western Pennsylvania on Saturday, evaporating into a toxic cloud ...
Wash. to vote on doctors helping the ill end their lives
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:57:35 -0000
The emotionally charged battle over end-of-life decisions has taken to the airwaves as Washington state voters decide whether ...
UPHS - Health and Wellness Newsletter
The Nation's Best Evidence of Advanced Medicine at Work
The Ruth and Raymond Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine is now open. In July, radiation oncology was the first practice to begin seeing patients and the SurgiCentre, gastrointestinal medicine and endoscopic medicine practices opened in September.
2008 Start! Heart Walk
The 10th Annual Heart Walk will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Citizen's Bank Park - home to our own Philadelphia Phillies! We encourage you to join Penn's Heart Walk team today! Your participation will help support Penn Cardiac Care and the American Heart Association's efforts to develop programs and research dedicated to finding better treatments and cures for heart disease and stroke. These issues truly affect our business and touch our families, friends, associates, and the communities we serve.
Telemedicine Improves Patient Care at Penn
One of the most recent developments in medical technology is telemedicine. Telemedicine includes any action in which medical information is transferred between two people via an electronic medium including, but not limited to, the telephone and internet. Since 2004, the University of Pennsylvania Health System has been among the leaders in the area of telemedicine through the integration of the Penn E-lert eICU.
Reader's Digest: Health
Choosing a Weight-Loss Program for your Child
Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Read more about this interesting rd.com article.
Foods to Lower Blood Sugar: Berries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
Berries are nutrition powerhouses and they may help keep your blood sugar in check.
Foods To Lower Your Blood Sugar: Cherries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
When you get a snack attack, reach for a handful of this sugar-lowering fruit.
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Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Newsl: The latest alcohol, addiction, illegal drugs news headlines published dailyCenter for Substance Abuse Prevention: The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is the sole Federal organization with responsibility for improving accessibility and quality of substance abuse prevention services. CSAP provides national leadership in the development of policies, programs, and services to prevent the onset of il...
Drug Abuse Statistics: national and State alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug abuse statistics from SAMHSA's national surveys of alcohol, tobacco, drug use and mental health; substance abuse treatment facilities; and drug related emergency room departments.
DrugsTV: Includes everything you want to know about drugs, but no one bothered to tell you.
Illegal Drug Use Statistics: Information on the use and abuse of illegal drugs in the United States. Provided by the National Center for Health Statistics.
Lexicon of Alcohol and Drug Terms: Defines many alcohol and substance abuse words and phrases from absolute alcohol to zoopsia. Published by World Health Organization
MEDLINEplus - Drug Abuse: Drug Abuse
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University: Think tank that focuses on the study of all forms of substance abuse, and how it affects society.
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information: SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI). Drug and alcohol abuse, prevention, treatment.
VirtualKid Teen - Alcohol and Drug Abuse: VirtualKid Teen is a web site created by and for teenagers. Contents include, advice, puberty 101, stories, poetry, art, search engine, chat, message boards and a lot more.
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