Archive for December, 2009

Solution to killer superbug found in Norway (AP)

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

AP – Aker University Hospital is a dingy place to heal. The floors are streaked and scratched. A light layer of dust coats the blood pressure monitors. A faint stench of urine and bleach wafts from a pile of soiled bedsheets dropped in a corner.

Health Tip: What Can Cause Postmenopausal Bleeding? (HealthDay)

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — As menopause takes place, a woman’s
menstrual periods frequently become irregular. Once menopause ends, there
shouldn’t be any bleeding at all.

Solution to killer superbug found in Norway (AP)

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

AP – Aker University Hospital is a dingy place to heal. The floors are streaked and scratched. A light layer of dust coats the blood pressure monitors. A faint stench of urine and bleach wafts from a pile of soiled bedsheets dropped in a corner.

Health Tip: Help Prevent Rabies (HealthDay)

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Rabies is a dangerous viral infection that
can be fatal if not promptly identified and treated. Most of the time when
people get rabies, it’s acquired from the bite of a rabid animal, such as
a dog, raccoon, bat or skunk.

Health Tip: What Can Cause Postmenopausal Bleeding? (HealthDay)

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — As menopause takes place, a woman’s
menstrual periods frequently become irregular. Once menopause ends, there
shouldn’t be any bleeding at all.

Heart Attacks More Common in Winter (HealthDay)

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, Dec. 30 (HealthDay News) — You probably know from
experience that winter brings a surge in colds and flu. But did you know
winter is also the season for heart attacks?

Health Tip: Help Prevent Rabies (HealthDay)

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Rabies is a dangerous viral infection that
can be fatal if not promptly identified and treated. Most of the time when
people get rabies, it’s acquired from the bite of a rabid animal, such as
a dog, raccoon, bat or skunk.

Health Care Reform, Swine Flu Top Health News for 2009 (HealthDay)

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, Dec. 30 (HealthDay News) — Potentially historic moves
toward health care reform, the emergence of the pandemic H1N1 flu and
controversial changes to cancer screening all made 2009 a very busy year
for health news.

Heart Attacks More Common in Winter (HealthDay)

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, Dec. 30 (HealthDay News) — You probably know from
experience that winter brings a surge in colds and flu. But did you know
winter is also the season for heart attacks?

Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 30, 2009 (HealthDay)

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

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