AFP – China ramped up efforts to contain swine flu and awaited confirmation Wednesday of a second suspected case on the mainland, as the number of infections worldwide soared past the 5,000 mark.
AP – Senators are considering limiting but not eliminating the tax-free status of employer-provided health benefits to help pay for President Barack Obama’s plan to provide coverage to 50 million uninsured Americans.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — An over-the-counter antacid can help relieve
mild cases of heartburn or acid reflux. And even though you don’t need a
doctor’s prescription to obtain one, you should still understand what
you’re taking.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — It takes some work to keep skin clear,
moisturized and looking young and healthy.
HealthDay – TUESDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) — Mothers who fail to notice signs
that their babies are full tend to overfeed them, resulting in excess
weight gain when the infants are between 6 months and a year old, a new
study has found.
HealthDay – TUESDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) — Any kind of acupuncture,
whether it pierced the skin or not, eased chronic lower back pain in a
group of adult patients.
HealthDay – MONDAY, May 11 (HealthDay News) — The swine flu epidemic does
have pandemic potential and is likely to be comparable to other 20th
century pandemics, at least in terms of its spread, a new analysis
concludes.
HealthDay – TUESDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) — U.S. health officials said
Tuesday that they’re seeing some complications among pregnant women as the
swine flu continues to spread across the country.