Health News

Culprit in Heart Disease Goes Beyond Meat’s Fat

HS/HSL — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:04:25 +0000

Research shows that the association between red meat and heart disease risk might be related not just to fat but also to bacteria that thrive on a component of red meat. . . .

The New York Times – April 7, 2013

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/08/health/study-points-to-new-culprit-in-heart-disease.html?smid=pl-share

Scientific Articles Accepted (Personal Checks, Too)

HS/HSL — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:56:23 +0000

A parallel world of pseudo-academia, with prestigiously titled conferences and journals that will print seemingly anything for a fee, has the scientific community alarmed. . . .

The New York Times – April 7, 2013

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/08/health/for-scientists-an-exploding-world-of-pseudo-academia.html?smid=pl-share

Meningitis Outbreak: 19 More Affected

HS/HSL — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:47:45 +0000

The CDC is reporting 19 additional cases of fungal meningitis associated with a contaminated steroid made by the New England Compounding Center, and has issued an updated clinical guidance.

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Neurology/GeneralNeurology/35353?utm_source=breaking-news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=breaking-news

7 mobile apps for chronic condition management

HS/HSL — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:52:57 +0000

FierceMobileHealthcare is highlighting seven mobile applications targeting chronic disease management. . . .

Sex Life of Teenagers Is Subject of Study

HS/HSL — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 23:57:29 +0000

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest that teenagers are about as likely to have intercourse before engaging in oral sex as they are to have oral sex first. . . .

The New York Times – August 16, 2012

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/16/health/data-suggest-teenagers-not-more-likely-to-have-oral-sex-first.html?smid=pl-share

Warning Issued on Codeine for Children

HS/HSL — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 23:55:38 +0000

The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning on Wednesday after three children died from respiratory arrest caused by regular doses of codeine after surgery to treat sleep apnea. . . .

The New York Times – August 15, 2012

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/16/health/warning-issued-on-codeine-for-children.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

One of every 100 U.S. whites has celiac disease

HS/HSL — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 23:49:07 +0000

One percent of non-Hispanic whites in the U.S. – close to two million Americans – have celiac disease, but most are not aware they suffer the gluten-intolerance problem, according to a new study. . . .

Reuters – August 14, 2012

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/14/us-celiac-disease-idUSBRE87D0ZY20120814

Screening for domestic violence doesn’t always help

HS/HSL — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 23:41:28 +0000

Asking women about domestic violence through a computerized questionnaire and giving them a list of local abuse resources had no effect on their health or quality of life, a new study from Chicago-area health centers found. . . .

Reuters – August 14, 2012

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/14/us-domestic-violence-idUSBRE87D0XB20120814

Hospital patients often sent home with pending tests

HS/HSL — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 23:39:07 +0000

More than one-third of hospital patients have at least one test result pending or otherwise not reviewed by the time they’re discharged, according to a new Australian study. . . .

Reuters – August 13, 2012

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/13/us-patients-tests-idUSBRE87C0Z120120813

Weight gain slower where school-food laws are strong

HS/HSL — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 23:27:32 +0000

Regulating the foods and beverages sold outside of federal meal programs at schools may help curb the child obesity epidemic, suggests a U.S. study released Monday. . . .

Reuters – August 13, 2012

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/13/us-weight-gain-idUSBRE87C05D20120813