AP – The American Medical Association on Monday rebuffed dissident members and voted to stick with support for ongoing health reform efforts, while reiterating wariness over proposals that threaten doctors’ pocketbooks and independence.
HealthDay – TUESDAY, Nov. 10 (HealthDay News) — For chronically ill
patients, giving up the hope that they will get better may actually lead
to more happiness, U.S. researchers suggest.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Kids often get stressed, even without the
pressures of adult life. Just as in adults, stress needs to be addressed
in children.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Welcoming a new baby is a happy and exciting
time, but it’s also full of stress. Postpartum depression affects many new
moms, and it’s important to recognize the signs and seek treatment.
HealthDay – TUESDAY, Nov. 10 (HealthDay News) — Taking nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) from a young age might prevent early
signs of Alzheimer’s disease, according to the results of a new study in
mice.
HealthDay – TUESDAY, Nov. 10 (HealthDay News) — While there are plenty of
good reasons to avoid obesity in your teens, a new study now suggests that
extra weight in adolescence may increase your risk of multiple sclerosis
(MS) later.
Reuters – Overuse of antibiotics in Europe is building widespread resistance and threatening to halt vital medical treatments such as hip replacements, intensive care for premature babies and cancer therapies, health experts say.
AP – British scientists begin a new study on Tuesday to consider how human DNA is used in animal experiments and to determine what the boundaries of such controversial science might be.
AFP – GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) said on Tuesday it will donate 50 million doses of its swine flu vaccine to the World Health Organisation (WHO) to distribute to developing countries.
AFP – British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) said on Tuesday it will donate 50 million doses of its swine flu vaccine to the World Health Organisation (WHO) to distribute to developing countries.