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September 26, 2007House Passes Children’s Insurance MeasureThe House on Tuesday passed a bill providing health insurance to more than 10 million children, but supporters of the measure fell short of the two-thirds majority they would need to override a veto repeatedly threatened by President Bush.... The New York Times - September 26, 2007
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ADA Gives OK To Chewing GumThe largest U.S. dentist group now says gum can be good for you, as long as it is sugar-free. CBSNews.com - September 26, 2007 http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/09/26/health/main3299146.shtml?source=RSSattr=Health_3299146
Posted at 11:31 AM
U.N. Urges Quadrupling of Global AIDS Spending to Meet 2010 Treatment GoalThe United Nations' AIDS agency on Tuesday called for the world to quadruple its spending on the disease in order to reach the U.N. goal of providing universal access to effective treatment by 2010. The Washington Post - September 26, 2007 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/25/AR2007092501896.html?nav=rss_health
Posted at 10:52 AM
September 25, 2007Breast cancer death rate drops more: reportThe death rate from breast cancer continues to drop steadily by about 2 percent a year, but black women are not seeing the same benefits as whites, the American Cancer Society said on Tuesday. Reuters - September 25, 2007
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WHO: Cholera outbreak in Iraq spreadingA cholera outbreak in Iraq is spreading, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, with new cases confirmed in Baghdad, Basra and for the first time three northern districts. USATODAY.com - September 25, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-09-25-iraq-cholera_N.htm?csp=34
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Study: Acupuncture works for back painFake acupuncture works nearly as well as the real thing for low back pain, and either kind performs much better than usual care, German researchers have found. Almost half the patients treated with acupuncture needles felt relief that lasted months. In contrast, only about a quarter of the patients receiving medications and other Western medical treatments felt better.... CNN.com - September 25, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-09-25-back-acupuncture_N.htm?csp=34
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September 24, 2007More Profit and Less Nursing at Many HomesAs...[large Wall Street investment companies] have acquired nursing homes, they have often reduced costs, increased profits and quickly resold facilities for significant gains. The New York Times - September 23, 2007
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STD cases in Md. rise by 57%Reported chlamydia cases in Maryland jumped by 57 percent from 1997 to 2006, and one state health official called it "the tip of the iceberg" for the often symptomless sexually transmitted disease.... The Baltimore Sun - September 22, 2007 http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/health/bal-md.std22sep22,0,5168091.story?track=rss
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U.S. Rule Limits Emergency Care for ImmigrantsThe federal government has told New York State health officials that chemotherapy, which had been covered for illegal immigrants under a government-financed program for emergency medical care, does not qualify for coverage. The decision sets the stage for a battle between the state and federal governments over how medical emergencies are defined.... The New York Times - September 22, 2007
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September 21, 2007Md. task force begins study on doctors' payA new state task force set out yesterday to determine if there is a problem with physician reimbursement and, if so whether it is affecting the availability of doctors in the state.... The Baltimore Sun - September 21, 2007 http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/health/bal-bz.doctors21sep21,0,834853.story?track=rss
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Helped by Generics, Inflation of Drug Costs SlowsAs overall health care costs continue to rise sharply, prescription drugs have emerged as a surprising exception. The New York Times - September 21, 2007
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Vaccine helps protect against more HPV strainsNew data show that a vaccine against the virus that causes cervical cancer partially blocks infection by 10 strains of the virus on top of the four types the vaccine targets.... CNN.com - September 20, 2007 http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/conditions/09/20/cancer.vaccine.ap/index.html?eref=rss_health
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September 20, 2007FDA Approves FluMist For Children Ages 2 to 5MedImmune has cleared a significant hurdle to revive its long-troubled nasal flu vaccine, announcing yesterday that the Food and Drug Administration had approved FluMist for children 2 to 5 years old.... The Washington Post - September 20, 2007 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/19/AR2007091902187.html?nav=rss_health
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House Passes Bill Giving More Power to the F.D.A.The House overwhelmingly passed legislation on Wednesday that is expected to give federal drug regulators significantly more money and power to ensure the safety of the nation’s drug supply.... The New York Times - September 20, 2007
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September 19, 2007Officials gear up for flu season, urge vaccinationOnly a fraction of the people who need flu shots the most are getting them — including just one in five babies and toddlers, say health officials who hope to boost those numbers as a record vaccine supply heads out this fall. USATODAY.com - September 19, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-09-19-flu_N.htm?csp=34
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Congo's Ebola Outbreak Could Be Worst in YearsInternational medical personnel and supplies are being airlifted to a remote region of central Congo to combat what threatens to become the world's most serious outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in years.... The Washington Post - September 19, 2007 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/18/AR2007091801047.html?nav=rss_health
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Senate Passes Mental Health Parity BillThe Senate unanimously approved legislation on Tuesday night that would require equal health insurance coverage for mental and physical illnesses when policies cover both.... The New York Times - Septmeber 19, 2007
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Elderly at highest risk for suicideThe overall U.S. suicide rate is 11 per 100,000 people. But for those 65 and older, that figure rises to 14 per 100,000, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which based its findings on 2004 data, the most recent available. USATODAY.com - September 18, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-09-18-elderly-suicide_N.htm?csp=34
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September 18, 2007Bone drug cuts death after hip fractures: studyIn a study that could change the way hip fractures are treated, doctors have discovered that giving the Novartis osteoporosis drug Reclast can prevent later fractures and helps patients live longer.... Reuters - September 17, 2007
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Health care spending highest in NortheastStaying healthy is a costly business in the United States, particularly in the Northeast, government statistics show. USATODAY.com - September 18, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-09-18-health-spending_N.htm?csp=34
Posted at 9:44 AM
Cancer Society ads: Lack of insurance costing livesThe American Cancer Society is devoting its entire $15 million advertising budget for 2007 to highlight the problems faced by Americans who don't have any or enough health insurance. CNN.com - September 17, 2007 http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/09/17/cancer.ads/index.html?eref=rss_health
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September 17, 2007British Hospitals Ban Ties, Long SleevesBritish hospitals are banning neckties, long sleeves and jewelry in an effort to stop the spread of deadly hospital-borne infections, according to new rules published Monday.... CBSNews.com - September 17, 2007
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U.S. to study heart risks of attention-deficit drugsTwo U.S. health agencies will conduct the largest-ever study of potential heart risks from medicines used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), officials said on Monday. Reuters - September 17, 2007
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4 Winners of Lasker Medical PrizeTwo surgeons who developed prosthetic heart valves that have prolonged the lives of millions of people are among the winners of this year’s Lasker awards, widely considered the nation’s most prestigious medical prizes. The New York Times - September 16, 2007
Posted at 2:39 PM
September 14, 2007Cholesterol disorder detectable in toddlers: studyTesting toddlers for high cholesterol when they are about 15 months old could help prevent heart attacks and strokes in the future, a new study suggests. CBC News.com - September 14, 2007 http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2007/09/14/babies-cholesterol.html?ref=rss
Posted at 12:51 PM
San Francisco to Offer Care for Uninsured AdultsThe initiative, known as Healthy San Francisco, is the first effort by a locality to guarantee care to all of its uninsured, and it represents the latest attempt by state and local governments to patch a inadequate federal system. The New York Times - September 14, 2007
Posted at 12:49 PM
Deaths tied to painkiller blamed on wrong useThe deaths of two patients prescribed a powerful painkiller as a headache treatment were among four fatalities linked to the recently approved drug, its manufacturer reported Thursday. MSNBC.com - September 13, 2007 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20763944/
Posted at 12:47 PM
September 13, 2007Child Mortality at Record Low; Further Drop SeenFor the first time since record keeping began in 1960, the number of deaths of young children around the world has fallen below 10 million a year, according to figures from the United Nations Children’s Fund being released today. The New York Times - September 13, 2007
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September 12, 2007Life expectancy of Americans climbs to 78 yearsThe life expectancy for Americans is nearly 78 years, the longest in U.S. history, according to new government figures from 2005 released Wednesday. USATODAY.com - September 12, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-09-12-life-expectancy_N.htm?csp=34
Posted at 1:31 PM
More Studies Cast Doubt on Safety of Diabetes DrugTwo more studies published in yet another prominent medical journal have raised questions about the safety of Avandia, a once-popular diabetes medicine. The New York Times - September 12, 2007
Posted at 1:28 PM
F.D.A. Advisory Panel Opposes Curb on Anemia DrugsA federal advisory committee voted yesterday against imposing a new restriction on the use of anemia drugs to treat patients with kidney disease, offering a rare reprieve to Amgen, the manufacturer of the drugs.... The New York Times - September 12, 2007
Posted at 1:23 PM
Blacks receive unequal nursing-home care, report findsA new report reveals a system of separate and unequal nursing-home care for black Americans, one that could expose frail seniors to substandard care. USATODAY.com - September 11, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-09-11-blacks-nursing-homes_N.htm?csp=34
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September 11, 2007Smaller Rise in Health PremiumsThe cost of employer-sponsored health insurance premiums has increased 6.1 percent this year, well ahead of wage trends and consumer price inflation, but below the 7.7 percent increase in 2006, the Kaiser Family Foundation reported today. The New York Times - September 11, 2007
Posted at 2:07 PM
More Kids Developing High Blood PressureThe rate of health-threatening high blood pressure has started rising among American children for the first time in decades, researchers reported yesterday, confirming a trend long feared by experts worried about the consequences of the obesity epidemic.... The Washington Post - September 11, 2007 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/10/AR2007091001349.html?nav=rss_health
Posted at 11:37 AM
Congo confirms deadly outbreak as EbolaThe World Health Organization issued an alert Tuesday requesting more doctors and other experts to travel to southeastern Congo to combat an outbreak of Ebola, a highly contagious fever that kills up to 90% of people infected and has no cure or treatment.... USATODAY.com - September 11, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2007-09-10-congo-ebola_N.htm?csp=34
Posted at 10:17 AM
Thousands of GIs Cope With Brain DamageThousands of troops have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injury, or TBI. These blast-caused head injuries are so different from the ones doctors are used to seeing from falls and car crashes that treating them is as much faith as it is science.... The Washington Post - September 9, 2007 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/09/AR2007090900905.html?nav=rss_health
Posted at 10:05 AM
September 10, 2007Drugs Banned, Many of World’s Poor Suffer in PainThe World Health Organization estimates that 4.8 million people a year with moderate to severe cancer pain receive no appropriate treatment. Nor do another 1.4 million with late-stage AIDS. For other causes of lingering pain — burns, car accidents, gunshots, diabetic nerve damage, sickle-cell disease and so on — it issues no estimates but believes that millions go untreated.... The New York Times - September 10, 2007
Posted at 9:37 AM
Blood shortage puts safety measures in questionAmerican blood banks experienced one of their driest summers in history this year, the extreme of a seasonal drought that is leading some experts to question the growing list of safety criteria for blood donors. Reuters - September 10, 2007
Posted at 9:33 AM
Study: Reports of adverse drug effects on the riseThe Food and Drug Administration received 2½ times more reports of serious health problems linked to medication in 2005 than it did in 1998, a study reports today.... USATODAY.com - September 9, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-09-10-adverse-drug-effects_N.htm?csp=34
Posted at 8:35 AM
September 7, 2007Depression makes chronic disease worse: WHODepression isn't just a serious mental condition — it can exacerbate chronic disease and should be tackled head-on, urges the World Health Organization in an article published Friday in the Lancet. CBC News - September 7, 2007 http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2007/09/07/depression-who.html?ref=rss
Posted at 4:18 PM
Girls' Suicide Rates Rise DramaticallyThe suicide rate among preteen and young teen girls spiked 76 percent, a disturbing sign that federal health officials say they can't fully explain. CBSNews.com - September 6, 2007 http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/09/06/health/main3239837.shtml?source=RSSattr=Health_3239837
Posted at 9:52 AM
September 6, 2007Youth Suicides Increased As Antidepressant Use FellWarnings from federal regulators four years ago that antidepressants were increasing the risk of suicidal behavior among young people led to a precipitous drop in the use of the drugs. Now a new study has found that the drop coincides with an unprecedented increase in the number of suicides among children.... The Washington Post - September 6, 2007 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/05/AR2007090502303.html?nav=rss_health
Posted at 9:51 AM
Study confirms breast cancer worse in U.S. blacksBlack American women are more likely to have a hard-to-treat form of breast cancer, they get it earlier and they are more likely to die of it, researchers said on Thursday. Reuters - September 6, 2007
Posted at 9:50 AM
Some Food Additives Raise Hyperactivity, Study FindsCommon food additives and colorings can increase hyperactive behavior in a broad range of children, a study being released today found.... The New York Times - September 6, 2007
Posted at 9:32 AM
Britain to Allow Creation of Hybrid EmbryosCapping a months-long scientific and ethics review, British regulators said yesterday that they are prepared to allow the creation of embryos that are part human and part animal for use in medical experiments.... The Washington Post - September 6, 2007 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/05/AR2007090502117.html?nav=rss_health
Posted at 9:28 AM
September 5, 2007Studies Say Newer Stents for Arteries Show PromiseMakers of stents and many cardiologists who implant them said yesterday that reports at this year’s major meeting of European cardiologists bolstered their confidence in the safety of the newer drug-coated versions of the devices, which are used to prop open coronary arteries.... The New York Times - September 5, 2007
Posted at 11:05 AM
Microwave popcorn cited in illnessConsumers, not just factory workers, may be in danger from fumes from buttery flavoring in microwave popcorn, according to a warning letter to federal regulators from a doctor at a leading lung research hospital. USATODAY.com - September 4, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-09-04-popcorn-lung-consumer_N.htm?csp=34
Posted at 10:58 AM
September 4, 2007Humans' DNA not quite so similarPeople are less alike than scientists had thought when it comes to the billions of building blocks that make up each individual's DNA, according to a new analysis. USATODAY.com - September 4, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-09-03-dna-differences_N.htm?csp=34
Posted at 4:57 PM
Shorter doctor hours don't affect U.S. deathsDeath rates among elderly U.S. patients have shown little change since the long hours worked by doctors in training were cut in 2003 under a major effort to reduce hospital errors, a study said on Tuesday. Reuters - September 4, 2007
Posted at 4:50 PM
Bipolar Illness Soars as a Diagnosis for the YoungThe number of American children and adolescents treated for bipolar disorder increased 40-fold from 1994 to 2003, researchers report today in the most comprehensive study of the controversial diagnosis.... The New York Times - September 4, 2007
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