What's New in Health: May 1, 2008 Archives

May 1, 2008

Researchers find gene defect that boosts glucose

An international research team has pinpointed a genetic mutation that can raise a healthy person's blood sugar to harmful levels, putting them at higher risk of serious problems like heart disease....

Reuters - May 1, 2008

http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSL0150143320080501?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews

Posted at 4:29 PM

U.S. reports biggest measles outbreak since 2001

The biggest U.S. outbreak of measles since 2001 is unfolding in 10 states, with at least 64 people ranging from infants to the elderly becoming ill -- most of them unvaccinated, U.S. health officials said on Thursday....

Reuters - May 1, 2008

http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN0141448220080501?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews

Posted at 2:37 PM

CDC: Breastfeeding hits 20-year high

The U.S. breast-feeding rate has hit its highest mark in at least 20 years with more than three-quarters of new moms nursing their infants, according to a government report released Wednesday.
About 77% of new mothers breast-feed, at least briefly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

USATODAY.com - April 30, 2008

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-04-30-breastfeeding-moms_N.htm?csp=34

Posted at 2:17 PM