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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.

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