- German doctors apologize for Nazi-era crimes AP - Fri, May 25, 2012
Germany's medical association has adopted a declaration apologizing for sadistic experiments and other actions of doctors under the Nazis. More »German doctors apologize for Nazi-era crimes
Germany's medical association has adopted a declaration apologizing for sadistic experiments and other actions of doctors under the Nazis.
- Pool access for the disabled sparks controversy AP - Fri, May 25, 2012
The Obama administration is sidestepping an election-year confrontation with the hotel industry and other pool owners to give them more time to comply with access rules … More »Pool access for the disabled sparks controversy
The Obama administration is sidestepping an election-year confrontation with the hotel industry and other pool owners to give them more time to comply with access rules for the disabled.
- P&G to add latches to make detergent packs safer AP - 21 hrs ago
The maker of Tide Pods will create a new double-latch lid to deter children from accessing and eating the brightly colored detergent packets, a company spokesman said … More »P&G to add latches to make detergent packs safer
- WHO agrees to tackle research on neglected diseases AFP - 49 mins ago
Campaigners on Saturday welcomed a World Health Organization pledge to tackle research and funding gaps concerning some of the developing world's biggest killer dise … More »WHO agrees to tackle research on neglected diseases
- Sanofi's cholesterol drug reports positive test results Reuters - 49 mins ago
PARIS (Reuters) - An experimental cholesterol treatment being jointly developed by Regeneron and Sanofi has shown it can lower bad cholesterol levels in difficult-to-treat … More »Sanofi's cholesterol drug reports positive test results
PARIS (Reuters) - An experimental cholesterol treatment being jointly developed by Regeneron and Sanofi has shown it can lower bad cholesterol levels in difficult-to-treat patients, according to data from a mid-stage study published on Saturday. The treatment, a monoclonal antibody that works by blocking a protein called …
- Keep Food Safety in Mind This Memorial Day Weekend HealthDay - 1 hr 1 min ago
SATURDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- Picnics, parades and cookouts are as much a part of Memorial Day weekend as tributes to the United States' war veterans. More »Keep Food Safety in Mind This Memorial Day Weekend
SATURDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- Picnics, parades and cookouts are as much a part of Memorial Day weekend as tributes to the United States' war veterans.
- Exercise Helps Older Adults Stay Fit HealthDay - 1 hr 1 min ago
SATURDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- People tend to exercise less as they grow older, but keeping physically active is essential for remaining healthy and independent, … More »Exercise Helps Older Adults Stay Fit
SATURDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- People tend to exercise less as they grow older, but keeping physically active is essential for remaining healthy and independent, an expert says.
- Etan Patz Mystery: 99 Percent of Abductors Never Kill @ ABC News - 6 hrs ago
On the 33rd anniversary of the disappearance of Etan Patz, the only suspect ever arrested is as much an enigma as the missing child case that has baffled investigators … More »Etan Patz Mystery: 99 Percent of Abductors Never Kill
On the 33rd anniversary of the disappearance of Etan Patz, the only suspect ever arrested is as much an enigma as the missing child case that has baffled investigators for decades. Pedro Hernandez, a 51-year-old New Jersey builder, confessed to luring the 6-year-old into a Manhattan bodega for a soda and choking him to …
- How To Avoid Vacation Weight Gain @ ABC News - 6 hrs ago
Here's how to have fun on vacation, and eat the foods you want while making sure your figure is still in tip-top shape when you return. More »How To Avoid Vacation Weight Gain
Here's how to have fun on vacation, and eat the foods you want while making sure your figure is still in tip-top shape when you return.
- As Obesity Rates Rise, Cases of Kidney Stones Double: Study HealthDay - 13 hrs ago
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- The number of Americans suffering from kidney stones has almost doubled since 1994, researchers report, and the obesity epidemic is … More »As Obesity Rates Rise, Cases of Kidney Stones Double: Study
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- The number of Americans suffering from kidney stones has almost doubled since 1994, researchers report, and the obesity epidemic is the most likely reason why.
- Fitness May Boost Survival for Women With Breast Cancer HealthDay - 13 hrs ago
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Women with advanced breast cancer who have higher levels of fitness during treatment tend to live longer than women with lower levels … More »Fitness May Boost Survival for Women With Breast Cancer
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Women with advanced breast cancer who have higher levels of fitness during treatment tend to live longer than women with lower levels of fitness during treatment, new research finds.
- People Who Lived Near World Trade Center Report More Lung Disease HealthDay - 13 hrs ago
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- People in lower Manhattan whose homes were damaged in the 9/11 terrorist attacks are more likely to have symptoms of respiratory diseases … More »People Who Lived Near World Trade Center Report More Lung Disease
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- People in lower Manhattan whose homes were damaged in the 9/11 terrorist attacks are more likely to have symptoms of respiratory diseases than those whose homes were not damaged, a new study indicates.
- The Science of Tasty Tomatoes Lies in the Chemicals HealthDay - 13 hrs ago
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists say they've learned why a ripe, homegrown tomato tastes so much better than the bland supermarket variety. More »The Science of Tasty Tomatoes Lies in the Chemicals
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists say they've learned why a ripe, homegrown tomato tastes so much better than the bland supermarket variety.
- Travel to High Altitudes Tied to Crohn's, Colitis Flare-Ups HealthDay - 13 hrs ago
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- People with inflammatory bowel disease, which includes Crohn's disease and colitis, may be at increased risk for flare-ups when they … More »Travel to High Altitudes Tied to Crohn's, Colitis Flare-Ups
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- People with inflammatory bowel disease, which includes Crohn's disease and colitis, may be at increased risk for flare-ups when they fly or travel to high altitudes for skiing or mountain climbing, a new study suggests.
- Chemicals in PVC Flooring Can Be Absorbed Into Children's Bodies: Study HealthDay - 13 hrs ago
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Phthalates in PVC flooring materials can be absorbed by children's bodies, a new study shows. More »Chemicals in PVC Flooring Can Be Absorbed Into Children's Bodies: Study
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Phthalates in PVC flooring materials can be absorbed by children's bodies, a new study shows.
- More Mental Health Care Urged for Kids Who Self-Harm HealthDay - 13 hrs ago
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors have long known that some kids suffering severe emotional turmoil find relief in physical pain -- cutting or burning or sticking … More »More Mental Health Care Urged for Kids Who Self-Harm
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors have long known that some kids suffering severe emotional turmoil find relief in physical pain -- cutting or burning or sticking themselves with pins to achieve a form of release.
- Cancer Patients Share Web Info With Docs for Insight, Advice HealthDay - 13 hrs ago
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Cancer patients' primary goal in talking with their doctors about information they've found on the Internet is to get more insight … More »Cancer Patients Share Web Info With Docs for Insight, Advice
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Cancer patients' primary goal in talking with their doctors about information they've found on the Internet is to get more insight and advice on the online information, new research indicates.
- Fewer Stillbirths Among Pregnant Women Vaccinated Against Flu HealthDay - 13 hrs ago
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women who received a flu shot to protect them against the H1N1 swine flu virus had a significantly reduced risk of stillbirth, … More »Fewer Stillbirths Among Pregnant Women Vaccinated Against Flu
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women who received a flu shot to protect them against the H1N1 swine flu virus had a significantly reduced risk of stillbirth, preterm birth and of having a baby small for gestational age, according to a new study.
- Few U.S. Hispanics Screened for Skin Cancer HealthDay - 13 hrs ago
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Only one in 14 Hispanic adults in the United States has ever been screened for skin cancer, far fewer than the one in four whites screened, … More »Few U.S. Hispanics Screened for Skin Cancer
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Only one in 14 Hispanic adults in the United States has ever been screened for skin cancer, far fewer than the one in four whites screened, a new study finds.
- Can You Hear Me Now? HealthDay - 13 hrs ago
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Exposure to loud music at a rock concert often results in temporary hearing loss for teenagers, researchers say. More »Can You Hear Me Now?
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Exposure to loud music at a rock concert often results in temporary hearing loss for teenagers, researchers say.
- Amazon Tribe Gives Clues to Heart-Healthy Lifestyles HealthDay - 13 hrs ago
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Investigating indigenous Amazonian or African peoples who still follow a hunter-gatherer or forager-horticulturist lifestyle is giving … More »Amazon Tribe Gives Clues to Heart-Healthy Lifestyles
FRIDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) -- Investigating indigenous Amazonian or African peoples who still follow a hunter-gatherer or forager-horticulturist lifestyle is giving new insights into how diet and lifestyle affect the heart as humans age.
- Health Highlights: May 25, 2012 HealthDay - 13 hrs ago
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: More »Health Highlights: May 25, 2012
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
- Combo Therapy May Help Ease 'Ringing in the Ears' HealthDay - 13 hrs ago
THURSDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) -- One in five people suffers from tinnitus, the annoying and sometimes severely debilitating condition often referred to as "ringing … More »Combo Therapy May Help Ease 'Ringing in the Ears'
THURSDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) -- One in five people suffers from tinnitus, the annoying and sometimes severely debilitating condition often referred to as "ringing in the ears," and new research may offer some hope for relief for these patients.
- Health Tip: Keep Magnets Away From Children HealthDay - 13 hrs ago
(HealthDay News) -- Small magnets that dislodge from toys or products for adults pose choking and ingestion hazards. If swallowed by young children, they can lead to … More »Health Tip: Keep Magnets Away From Children
(HealthDay News) -- Small magnets that dislodge from toys or products for adults pose choking and ingestion hazards. If swallowed by young children, they can lead to choking or serious injury to the stomach and digestive tract.
- Health Tip: Walk at Work HealthDay - 13 hrs ago
(HealthDay News) -- There are plenty of ways to squeeze in exercise and some social time at work without sacrificing productivity. More »Health Tip: Walk at Work
(HealthDay News) -- There are plenty of ways to squeeze in exercise and some social time at work without sacrificing productivity.
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