Archive for February, 2010

Health Tip: Getting Preventive Services (HealthDay)

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Good health means more than being treated
only when you’re sick. It also means taking steps to stay healthy in the
first place.

Health Tip: Understanding Dry Mouth (HealthDay)

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Dry mouth usually affects older adults, often
as a side effect of a health condition or certain drugs including
decongestants, antihistamines, pain relievers and diuretics, says the
American Dental Association.

As Health Reform Summit Looms, Battle Lines Are Drawn (HealthDay)

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

HealthDay – THURSDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) — In an attempt to jump-start
health-care reform, President Barack Obama on Thursday will hold a
bipartisan summit on health care.

Vitamin B3 May Help Repair Brain After a Stroke (HealthDay)

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

HealthDay – THURSDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) — Based on the results of
preliminary research in rats, researchers say that doses of vitamin B3 —
also known as niacin — could help people recover brain function after a
stroke.

Health Insurance Competition Vanishing: Study (HealthDay)

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

HealthDay – THURSDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) — Competition in the health
insurance industry is vanishing, according to an American Medical
Association report that looked at data from 43 states and 313 metropolitan
markets.

Health Highlights: Feb. 25, 2010 (HealthDay)

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

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

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 25, 2010 (HealthDay)

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

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

Obesity, Lack of Exercise Heighten Arthritis Risk for Women (HealthDay)

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

HealthDay – THURSDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) — Higher levels of obesity
and inactivity, especially among women, explain why arthritis is more
common in the United States than in Canada, according to a new study.

Texas Girl Recovers From Rabies Without Intensive Care (HealthDay)

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

HealthDay – THURSDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) — The seemingly miraculous
recovery from rabies of a 17-year-old Texas girl — diagnosed months after
a suspected bat bite — is leaving doctors scratching their heads and
wondering if such cases might be less rare than is believed.

Virtually Everyone Should Get a Flu Shot: CDC (HealthDay)

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

HealthDay – THURSDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) — All Americans 6 months of
age and older should get a flu shot each year, a panel of U.S. advisers is
recommending.
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