Archive for October, 2009

Negative Words Register Faster (HealthDay)

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

HealthDay – SATURDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) — Subliminal messages are
most effective when they have negative words, English researchers say.

Anemia Drug May Raise Stroke Risk in Kidney Patients (HealthDay)

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

HealthDay – SATURDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) — A drug designed to fight
anemia appears to double the risk of stroke in patients with diabetes and
kidney disease without substantially improving their quality of life, a
new study finds.

U.S. sees 10 million more H1N1 vaccine doses next week (Reuters)

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Reuters – Five drug companies are now increasing production of the vaccine for the H1N1 swine flu, and 10 million more doses are expected next week, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said on Saturday.

Lying Still Raises Artificial Insemination Success (HealthDay)

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

HealthDay – THURSDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) — Women who lie flat for 15
minutes after being artificially inseminated greatly boost their odds of
becoming pregnant, new research suggests.

Health Tip: Angry? (HealthDay)

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — It’s common for people with chronic health
issues to feel angry. But being angry all the time can harm your physical
and emotional health.

Health Tip: Managing Your Emotions (HealthDay)

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Understanding and controlling your emotions
is as important as managing your physical health.

When Clocks Change, Body May Need Time to Adjust (HealthDay)

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

HealthDay – FRIDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) — That extra hour of sleep you’ll get
in most parts of the country on Sunday might be restful, but the end of
Daylight Saving Time could spell trouble for your body clock, a sleep
expert says.

Fructose May Raise Blood Pressure (HealthDay)

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

HealthDay – FRIDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) — Here’s a new reason to put down
that sugary soft drink: Research suggests that a diet high in fructose, a
common sweetener, boosts the risk of high blood pressure.

Science Finds Healing in Halloween Horrors (HealthDay)

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

HealthDay – FRIDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) — Monsters, bloodsuckers and spiders,
oh my!

Flu Shot in Pregnancy Protects Baby (HealthDay)

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

HealthDay – FRIDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women head the list
of people who should get H1N1 swine flu and seasonal flu shots, and four
new studies highlight the benefits of vaccination for moms-to-be and their
babies.