Archive for February, 2010

Health Tip: Reduce Your Baby’s Risk of SIDS (HealthDay)

Friday, February 19th, 2010

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) describes
the sudden death of an infant younger than 1 year without explanation.

Teens Might Exercise More If They Think It’s Fun (HealthDay)

Friday, February 19th, 2010

HealthDay – FRIDAY, Feb. 19 (HealthDay News) — The best way to get teens to
exercise is to focus on the fun of physical activity, a new British study
suggests.

Dolphins May Warn of Health Risks in Humans (HealthDay)

Friday, February 19th, 2010

HealthDay – FRIDAY, Feb. 19 (HealthDay News) — Scientists report that
dolphins suffer from diseases similar to those found in humans, and the
mammals’ experiences could shed light on the effects that contaminated
water and seafood have on people.

Health Tip: Selecting a Surgeon (HealthDay)

Friday, February 19th, 2010

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Your doctor suggests you have an operation.
But how do you go about finding a qualified surgeon?

Facebook Profiles Don’t Stretch the Truth (HealthDay)

Friday, February 19th, 2010

HealthDay – FRIDAY, Feb. 19 (HealthDay News) — Countering the notion that Internet users favor idealized virtual identities, a new study shows that people who join social networking sites such as Facebook create profiles that stick closely to the truth.

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Placebo effect broader than thought: study (AFP)

Friday, February 19th, 2010

AFP – Drugs may cure the sick, but patients can also benefit from the warmth and wisdom of the doctors treating them, according to a new Australian study into the impact of placebos released Friday.

Italy considers "Avatar" 3D glasses a hygiene risk (Reuters)

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Reuters – Fans of the blockbuster “Avatar” applaud the film’s use of 3D technology, but the Italian government believes it may also present a health risk.

Obama keeps all-Democratic health care option open (AP)

Friday, February 19th, 2010

AP – The White House signaled Thursday that an aggressive, all-Democratic strategy for overhauling the nation’s health care system remains a serious option, even as President Barack Obama invites Republicans to next week’s televised summit to seek possible compromises.

Happiness Protects Your Heart (HealthDay)

Friday, February 19th, 2010

HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, Feb. 17 (HealthDay News) — People who are
enthusiastic and content are less likely to develop heart disease than
less happy people, researchers from Columbia University report.

Health Tip: When Baby is Born With a Heart Murmur (HealthDay)

Friday, February 19th, 2010

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Some babies are born with a heart murmur,
which is a noise that blood makes as it flows through the heart. Most
often, heart murmurs are considered harmless, says the American Academy of
Family Physicians.