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Scientists Decode The DNA Of A Woolly Mammoth
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:36:00 -0500
The woolly mammoth is the first extinct mammal to have its DNA sequence deciphered. Scientists used hair that was found frozen in the Siberian permafrost, some for tens of thousands of years.
Stem Cells Used In Woman's Windpipe Transplant
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:26:00 -0500
The pioneering operation used a section of windpipe engineered in a laboratory with adult human stem cells. Engineering new tissues and organs from stem cells has long been sought as a solution to overcome a chronic shortage of donor organs.
Daschle Tapped To Lead Health And Human Services
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:11:00 -0500
President-elect Barack Obama has chosen Tom Daschle for Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services. Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving discusses what this says about Obama's policy plans.
Video Games Suck Up Energy Like Vampires
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0500
Want to cut down on your utility bills? You may want to take a second look at your Wii, Play Station and X-Box. A video game console can suck up as much energy as two refrigerators.
washingtonpost.com - Health
Melamine, Lead and Other Scares Lead FDA to Send Safety Inspectors to China
Maureen Fan Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500
BEIJING, Nov. 18 -- Under fire for not having the resources to better protect consumers at home, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is deploying staff members abroad to work directly with importers and foreign regulatory agencies to guard against contaminated animal feed, counterfeit drugs, to...
Council Bans Sale of Single Cigars in Bid to Curb Youths' Marijuana Use
Rosalind S. Helderman Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The Prince George's County Council adopted one of the nation's most sweeping restrictions on the sale of cigars yesterday, an effort to curb a growing trend among urban youths of using hollowed-out cigars to smoke marijuana.
Having Won Race Against Death, Md. Man Tackles Triathlons
Ashley Halsey III Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Last weekend, the bike went nowhere, the running shoes sat in the closet and Brian Boyle took a minute to reflect on the season just ended and the lifetime ahead.
Reuters: Health News
Fast-food ad ban could cut child obesity: U.S. study
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:14:50 -0500
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Banning fast-food advertising on television in the United States could reduce the number of overweight children by as much as 18 percent, researchers said on Wednesday.
U.S. says food, drug inspection access in China improving
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:37:08 -0500
BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. officials opened the first overseas Food and Drug Administration office in Beijing on Wednesday as they gear up for a long battle to ensure the quality of food, drug and feed imports from China.
U.S. teen lives 118 days without heart
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:55:20 -0500
MIAMI (Reuters) - An American teen-ager survived for nearly four months without a heart, kept alive by a custom-built artificial blood-pumping device, until she was able to have a heart transplant, doctors in Miami said on Wednesday.
CNN.com - Health
Looking for hope amid the ashes
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:06:25 -0500
Jonathan Reyes whimpered softly as he and his parents approached what was left of their house, one of more than than 500 structures razed by wildfires raging in Los Angeles County. His parents were anguished about explaining the loss to their son. Any 7-year-old would find such loss devastating, but Jonathan is even more fragile. He has autism.
U.S. opens FDA office in China after scares
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:18:40 -0500
The first foreign office of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration opened Wednesday in Beijing after an influx of contaminated Chinese food and drug imports to the United States.
Healthy Thanksgiving tips, market to table
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:58:28 -0500
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of a season where eating is central to the festivities. While it's also the season of indulgence, it's easy to plan a holiday meal that's delicious and healthful. Whether you're serving two or 20, these guidelines will help make sure your big dinner is a success. Follow our tips for making smart choices at the market, in the kitchen, and at the table.
ABC News: Health
Dwarfs May Unlock Clues to Cancer
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:32:03 -0500
A population of dwarfs is helping researchers find new drugs to prevent cancer.
Daschle Tapped for HHS Secretary
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:53:23 -0500
From access to health care to questions of bioethics, slew of challenges await.
Girl Lives 4 Months With No Heart
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:00:41 -0500
Pumps kept her alive when no replacement for failed transplant could be found.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Rapid care 'cuts baby's HIV risk'
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:59:49 -0000
Rapid drug treatment of babies with HIV dramatically cuts their risk of death and debilitating disease, research shows.
Heavy drinkers 'lie to doctors'
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:07 -0000
Almost two in five people who drink to excess lie to their doctor about how much alcohol they really consume, says a survey.
Key NHS reform 'delivered little'
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:23 -0000
A flagship NHS reform aimed at developing more innovative community services has delivered little, a report says.
Newsweek Health Headlines
Crossing to Mexico for Hospitals and Healthcare
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:29:53 -0000
Now, Mexican medicine. American companies are building hospitals south of the border to serve refugees from an ailing health-care system.
Diet: How to Bake Healthier Holiday Goodies
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:37:47 -0000
A dessert expert's tips on making holiday treats more healthful.
If You Eat Junk, So Will Your Kids
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:02:01 -0000
The diet and lifestyle choices you make don't just affect you.
USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories
Toys with phthalates can be sold after U.S. ban takes effect
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:48:00 -0000
Stores may continue selling plastic toys made with hormone-like chemicals next year, even after a law that was supposed to ban ...
FDA opens office in China
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:09:14 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration opened its first overseas office Wednesday in China with others planned around the globe.
Could a politician's DNA be abused in a campaign?
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:40:03 -0000
Although only a handful of humans have had their entire genome sequenced so far, the price of doing so is dropping, and DNA is ...
UPHS - Health and Wellness Newsletter
Finding the Right Treatment for Diabetes
There are many medications and technologies available to manage diabetes when diet and exercise alone are not enough. Oral medications or insulin may be used to manage Type 2 diabetes, but Type 1 diabetics require insulin. There are a variety of oral medications that work in different parts of the body to improve blood sugars. Often people will take multiple oral medications at the same time to effectively manage their diabetes.
Women’s Heart Health Program at Penn Cardiac Care at Mercer Bucks
To focus on the unique heart health needs of women in our community, Penn Cardiac Care at Mercer Bucks offers the Women’s Heart Health Program. Our specialists are dedicated to early detection and prevention of cardiovascular disease in women. We offer free screenings for cardiovascular disease, individualized treatment plans and ongoing education to foster healthy lifestyles. To schedule your free screening today, please call (215) 860-3344.
Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse: Inpatient Hospice Unit
A division of Wissahickon Hospice Opening November 17, 2008 Hospice is a philosophy of care for people with serious and progressive illnesses, such as heart disease, lung disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Most people choose to receive hospice care in their homes; however, when symptoms such as pain cannot be managed in the home, patients can choose to receive care at Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse, our inpatient hospice unit.
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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Scientists Decode The DNA Of A Woolly Mammoth
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:36:00 -0500
The woolly mammoth is the first extinct mammal to have its DNA sequence deciphered. Scientists used hair that was found frozen in the Siberian permafrost, some for tens of thousands of years.
Stem Cells Used In Woman's Windpipe Transplant
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:26:00 -0500
The pioneering operation used a section of windpipe engineered in a laboratory with adult human stem cells. Engineering new tissues and organs from stem cells has long been sought as a solution to overcome a chronic shortage of donor organs.
Daschle Tapped To Lead Health And Human Services
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:11:00 -0500
President-elect Barack Obama has chosen Tom Daschle for Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services. Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving discusses what this says about Obama's policy plans.
Video Games Suck Up Energy Like Vampires
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0500
Want to cut down on your utility bills? You may want to take a second look at your Wii, Play Station and X-Box. A video game console can suck up as much energy as two refrigerators.
washingtonpost.com - Health
Melamine, Lead and Other Scares Lead FDA to Send Safety Inspectors to China
Maureen Fan Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500
BEIJING, Nov. 18 -- Under fire for not having the resources to better protect consumers at home, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is deploying staff members abroad to work directly with importers and foreign regulatory agencies to guard against contaminated animal feed, counterfeit drugs, to...
Council Bans Sale of Single Cigars in Bid to Curb Youths' Marijuana Use
Rosalind S. Helderman Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The Prince George's County Council adopted one of the nation's most sweeping restrictions on the sale of cigars yesterday, an effort to curb a growing trend among urban youths of using hollowed-out cigars to smoke marijuana.
Having Won Race Against Death, Md. Man Tackles Triathlons
Ashley Halsey III Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Last weekend, the bike went nowhere, the running shoes sat in the closet and Brian Boyle took a minute to reflect on the season just ended and the lifetime ahead.
Reuters: Health News
Fast-food ad ban could cut child obesity: U.S. study
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:14:50 -0500
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Banning fast-food advertising on television in the United States could reduce the number of overweight children by as much as 18 percent, researchers said on Wednesday.
U.S. says food, drug inspection access in China improving
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:37:08 -0500
BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. officials opened the first overseas Food and Drug Administration office in Beijing on Wednesday as they gear up for a long battle to ensure the quality of food, drug and feed imports from China.
U.S. teen lives 118 days without heart
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:55:20 -0500
MIAMI (Reuters) - An American teen-ager survived for nearly four months without a heart, kept alive by a custom-built artificial blood-pumping device, until she was able to have a heart transplant, doctors in Miami said on Wednesday.
CNN.com - Health
Looking for hope amid the ashes
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:06:25 -0500
Jonathan Reyes whimpered softly as he and his parents approached what was left of their house, one of more than than 500 structures razed by wildfires raging in Los Angeles County. His parents were anguished about explaining the loss to their son. Any 7-year-old would find such loss devastating, but Jonathan is even more fragile. He has autism.
U.S. opens FDA office in China after scares
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:18:40 -0500
The first foreign office of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration opened Wednesday in Beijing after an influx of contaminated Chinese food and drug imports to the United States.
Healthy Thanksgiving tips, market to table
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:58:28 -0500
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of a season where eating is central to the festivities. While it's also the season of indulgence, it's easy to plan a holiday meal that's delicious and healthful. Whether you're serving two or 20, these guidelines will help make sure your big dinner is a success. Follow our tips for making smart choices at the market, in the kitchen, and at the table.
ABC News: Health
Dwarfs May Unlock Clues to Cancer
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:32:03 -0500
A population of dwarfs is helping researchers find new drugs to prevent cancer.
Daschle Tapped for HHS Secretary
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:53:23 -0500
From access to health care to questions of bioethics, slew of challenges await.
Girl Lives 4 Months With No Heart
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:00:41 -0500
Pumps kept her alive when no replacement for failed transplant could be found.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Rapid care 'cuts baby's HIV risk'
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:59:49 -0000
Rapid drug treatment of babies with HIV dramatically cuts their risk of death and debilitating disease, research shows.
Heavy drinkers 'lie to doctors'
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:07 -0000
Almost two in five people who drink to excess lie to their doctor about how much alcohol they really consume, says a survey.
Key NHS reform 'delivered little'
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:23 -0000
A flagship NHS reform aimed at developing more innovative community services has delivered little, a report says.
Newsweek Health Headlines
Crossing to Mexico for Hospitals and Healthcare
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:29:53 -0000
Now, Mexican medicine. American companies are building hospitals south of the border to serve refugees from an ailing health-care system.
Diet: How to Bake Healthier Holiday Goodies
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:37:47 -0000
A dessert expert's tips on making holiday treats more healthful.
If You Eat Junk, So Will Your Kids
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:02:01 -0000
The diet and lifestyle choices you make don't just affect you.
USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories
Toys with phthalates can be sold after U.S. ban takes effect
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:48:00 -0000
Stores may continue selling plastic toys made with hormone-like chemicals next year, even after a law that was supposed to ban ...
FDA opens office in China
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:09:14 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration opened its first overseas office Wednesday in China with others planned around the globe.
Could a politician's DNA be abused in a campaign?
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:40:03 -0000
Although only a handful of humans have had their entire genome sequenced so far, the price of doing so is dropping, and DNA is ...
UPHS - Health and Wellness Newsletter
Finding the Right Treatment for Diabetes
There are many medications and technologies available to manage diabetes when diet and exercise alone are not enough. Oral medications or insulin may be used to manage Type 2 diabetes, but Type 1 diabetics require insulin. There are a variety of oral medications that work in different parts of the body to improve blood sugars. Often people will take multiple oral medications at the same time to effectively manage their diabetes.
Women’s Heart Health Program at Penn Cardiac Care at Mercer Bucks
To focus on the unique heart health needs of women in our community, Penn Cardiac Care at Mercer Bucks offers the Women’s Heart Health Program. Our specialists are dedicated to early detection and prevention of cardiovascular disease in women. We offer free screenings for cardiovascular disease, individualized treatment plans and ongoing education to foster healthy lifestyles. To schedule your free screening today, please call (215) 860-3344.
Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse: Inpatient Hospice Unit
A division of Wissahickon Hospice Opening November 17, 2008 Hospice is a philosophy of care for people with serious and progressive illnesses, such as heart disease, lung disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Most people choose to receive hospice care in their homes; however, when symptoms such as pain cannot be managed in the home, patients can choose to receive care at Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse, our inpatient hospice unit.
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.
Sites:
CDC's TIPS: Tobacco Information and Prevention Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) presents the Tobacco Information and Prevention Source (TIPS). This Web site is maintained by the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health, which is a division of the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (US Gov't Web...thetruth.com: truth has one mission: spread information about the tobacco companies and their deadly, addictive products so people can make decisions about smoking based on the whole story - not just the one the industry's given us.
Tobacco BBS: Tobacco.org: tobacco issues, tobacco & smoking-related news, addresses, tobacco history, cigarette seduction, movie & book lists, health info, quit-smoking, smokeless tobacco tips.
Cancer: No matter how old you are, its never too late to improve your health by kicking the tobacco habit for good. One of M. D. Anderson Cancer Center's studies may help.
Nicotine in Cigarettes Varies Widely: The level of the most addictive form of the drug is 35 times higher in some brands than others, researchers find
'Impact Booster': Tobacco Firm Shows How Ammonia Spurs Delivery of Nicotine: A digital archive of the Pulitzer Prize winners
A Collection of Articles on Nicotine Addiction: Articles about research studies funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
ABC DayOne: Smoke Screen: Now-famous segment on nicotine manipulation in cigarettes.
Addicted to Nicotine: A National Research Forum: Includes presentation summaries of papers presented at the conference held in 2001 at the (US) National Institutes of Health. Topics include nicotine delivery systems, pharmacology, individual and environmental risk factors, the psychobiology of addition, and treatment of nicotine dependence.
Ammonia Added to Cigarettes Can Significantly Boost Availability of Nicotine: Independent research confirms that ammonia added to ciarettes can boost the availability of nicotine up to 100 times.
Cancer Facts and Figures: The American Cancer Society tracks cancer occurence, including the number of deaths, cases, and how long people survive after diagnosis. ACS also tracks data regarding behaviors that influence the risk of developing cancer and the use of screening tests.
Harris Poll: Tobacco Addiction: Reveals that 70% of all people still smoking have tried to quit, on average four times, and most are aware of tobacco's health effects; poll results called a metric of the power of tobacco addiction.
Infofax - Cigarettes and Other Nicotine Products: ****
Low Tar Exposed: Cancer Research UK, the UK's leading cancer charity. This site has a wealth of information about the charity and about cancer. We also have many ways for you to make a donation or to support our vital cancer research.
Nicotine Addiction: Concise factsheet.
Nicotine Addiction Can Start Within A Few Days And After Just A Few Cigarettes: Recent research shows that cigarette products cause addiction much faster than was previously believed, in just a few doses.
Nicotine Addiction in Britain: The Royal College of Physicians are involved in setting the standards for medical practice. This site contains information about exams, publications, academic and professional practice supported by the RCP.
Nicotine Addiction in Britain: Complete online book by the Royal College of Physicians; covers physical. pharmacological, and psychological effects; addiction; the smoker's career; regulation of intake; treatment; regulatory approaches; recommendations.
Nicotine and Addiction: ASH-UK factsheet on nicotine, its properties, difficulty in quitting, measures of dependence, withdrawal systems, genetic influence, and tobacco industry recognition of the its importance.
Nicotine and the Tobacco Industry: Science Week article focuses on 3 decades of tobacco industry efforts to engineer cigarettes for addiction.
Nicotine Junkies: why is smoking so addictive?
OncoLink: The Control and Manipulation of Nicotine and Cigarettes: 1994 news article. Kessler report on how the tobacco industry controls and manipulates nicotine in its product.
Quit Victoria: Tobacco smoking is the single most important cause of ill health and premature death in Australia. Not just quitting information -- health questions answered; effects of cigarettes; quit evaluation studies; information in languages other than English; smokefree workplaces and dining.
Reducing the Addictiveness of Cigarettes: Can cigarettes be made less addictive? Scientific paper examines the question.
Report of the UK Scientific Committee on Tobacco and Health: Report covers the scientific evidence on active smoking, passive smoking, nicotine addiction, price and marketing of cigarettes and other tobacco products, cessation, key conclusions.
Research Report: Nicotine Addiction: Information from the National Institute on Drug Abuse about nicotine, addiction, the extent and impact of tobacco use, how nicotine delivers its effect, consequences of continued use, treatments, and gender differences.
Smoking And Tobacco Factsheets: From the Missouri Health Department, a large set of factsheets on cigarettes, tobacco advertising, health effects, and secondhand smoke.
Smoking Is Ugly: Smoking Is Ugly
Statement on Nicotine-Containing Cigarettes by David A. Kessler, M.D.: Provides information on industry manipulation and control of nicotine in cigarettes.
TCSG - Tobacco and The Elderly: National Center for Tobacco-Free Older Persons
The Science Behind Tobacco: Health and Smoking: Information about nictoine delivery, addiction, medical consequences, and differences based on culture, age, and gender.
The Tobacco Reference Guide: Online book provides quotes, summaries, and factsheets about hazards of smoking.
Tobacco Advertising and Document Collections: Growing set of resources presenting and organizing tobacco industry documents; shows what the industry says in private about youth, advertising, promotions; features a poster on the history of youth cigarette brands.
Tobacco Control Online: Tobacco Control, an international peer review journal for health professionals and others in all areas of tobacco control
Tobacco in Australia: Facts and Issues: A complete, online, book, with all citations to the literature. Covers cigarettes, other tobacco products; statistics and trends; health effects; smoking in the workplace and public places; public policy; addiction; quitting; anti-smoking campaigns; and the tobacco industry.
Tobacco Industry Hall of Shame: Dedicated to rising stars whose lives have been snuffed out from tobacco-cased disease. Shame on an industry that has denied the public the truth regarding the addicitive and deadly product that ultimatley kills or injures its users.
Tobacco Web: Smoking and tobacco related issues, fact sheets, resources, smoke free places, Going Smoke Free policy guidelines and the law.
Tobacco: The Moral Issues: Tobacco: The Moral Issues By Joseph A. Califano, Jr., AMERICA Aug. 15, 1998, the Catholic weekly magazine for the thinking Catholic and those who want to know what Catholics are thinking.
TobaccoFree: Anti-smoking links guide -- quit smoking info, teen smoking prevention, educational videos, K-12 assembly programs, speakers, & anti-tobacco news.
WHO Tobacco Free Initiative (TFI): A WHO cabinet project created to focus international attention, resources and action on global tobacco use and problems caused by that use.
WHO: The Tobacco Atlas: History of tobacco, types of use, male and female smoking, youth, cigarette consumption, health effects, secondhand smoke, deaths, costs; the trade, the industry, smuggling, tobacco promotion and marketing, Internet sales, politics; activism, research, tobacco control, policy initiatives; quittin...
WhyQuit - Cold Turkey Quitting: Ready to quit smoking and end all nicotine use? Almost 90% all long-term ex-smokers quit smoking cold turkey. Learn their quitting secrets!
World No Tobacco Day: Provides an opportunity to educate about the effects of cigarettes and other tobacco products.
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