Archive for November 14th, 2009

China investigates 2 deaths after flu vaccinations (AP)

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

AP – Two people in China who received swine flu vaccinations died in the past week but at least one death appears unrelated to the vaccine and the other was being investigated.

Laser Therapy Seems to Relieve Neck Pain (HealthDay)

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

HealthDay – THURSDAY, Nov. 12 (HealthDay News) — Low-level laser therapy appears
to ease a common form of neck pain, a review of studies finds.

Health Tip: Dealing With Peripheral Artery Disease (HealthDay)

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Peripheral artery disease (PAD) raises the
risk of a stroke or heart attack. But PAD can be managed by making certain
lifestyle changes, notably getting enough physical activity.

Health Tip: Signs That You Might Be Malnourished (HealthDay)

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — You know that it’s important to eat a
healthy, balanced diet with all the nutrients that your body needs. A poor
diet lacking in essential vitamins and minerals can lead to serious health
problems.

‘The Pill’ May Reduce Asthma Symptoms (HealthDay)

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

HealthDay – FRIDAY, Nov. 13 (HealthDay News) — Women with asthma may notice that
their asthma symptoms get worse at certain times of the month. Now, a new
study confirms that fluctuating female hormone levels appear to affect
airway inflammation, but oral contraceptives might help ease those
changes.

Bad Mood May Make Pain Worse (HealthDay)

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

HealthDay – FRIDAY, Nov. 13 (HealthDay News) — If you’re trying to get your mind
off pain, think of something pleasant.

Health Highlights: Nov. 13, 2009 (HealthDay)

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

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

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 13, 2009 (HealthDay)

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

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

Baby Boomers May Prove More Disabled Than Their Elders (HealthDay)

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

HealthDay – FRIDAY, Nov. 13 (HealthDay News) — Baby boomers in the United
States may enter their 60s with far more physical disabilities than
previous generations, which could spell trouble for an already
overburdened health-care system.

Many Kids Feel Threatened in the Classroom (HealthDay)

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

HealthDay – FRIDAY, Nov. 13 (HealthDay News) — It is often assumed that the
schoolyard is where bullies go to make other kids miserable, but a new
study suggests that classrooms are another popular site.