Archive for August 25th, 2009

Asia way short of vaccine to fight swine flu: WHO (Reuters)

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Reuters – Asia is going to be way short of the new H1N1 vaccine to fight swine flu when the next surge of infections hits during the cold season this year, a spokesman for the World Health Organization said on Tuesday.

Health Tip: Choosing a Backpack (HealthDay)

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Along with pens, paper and notebooks, for
many youngsters, a backpack is a back-to-school necessity.

Health Tip: Staying Healthy (HealthDay)

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Your lifestyle choices really can make a
difference in whether you’re healthy or frequently sick, the American
Academy of Family Physicians says.

Not Everyone Wants to Be Vaccinated Against Pandemic Flu (HealthDay)

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

HealthDay – MONDAY, Aug. 24 (HealthDay News) — Some people may refuse to get
vaccinated against a pandemic virus if they believe the risks outweigh the
benefits, suggests a new study.

Abuse of ADHD Drugs on the Rise (HealthDay)

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

HealthDay – MONDAY, Aug. 24 (HealthDay News) — As more and more prescriptions are
being written for medications to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD), more and more children are abusing these drugs.

Health Highlights: Aug. 24, 2009 (HealthDay)

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

HealthDay – Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by editors of HealthDay:

Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 24, 2009 (HealthDay)

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of ClinicalConnection.com:

Glucose Challenge in Pregnancy Could Predict Heart Disease (HealthDay)

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

HealthDay – MONDAY, Aug. 24 (HealthDay News) — A glucose challenge test given to
pregnant women may also show if they have an increased risk of heart
disease in the future, a new study has found.

Marital Separation May Hurt Cancer Survival (HealthDay)

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

HealthDay – MONDAY, Aug. 24 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to surviving
cancer, separation from your spouse appears to be worse for your health
than divorce or even widowhood, a new study suggests.

Smokers Twice As Likely to Get TB (HealthDay)

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

HealthDay – MONDAY, Aug. 24 (HealthDay News) — Smokers are twice as likely
as nonsmokers to develop active tuberculosis (TB), a new study shows.