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  1. This undated photo made available from the Bio-Medical Campus University of Rome on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 shows Pierpaolo Petruzziello's amputated hand linked with electrodes to a robotic hand, seen at top left, as part of an experiment, called LifeHand, to control the prosthetic with his thoughts. A group of European scientists on Wednesday announced they successfully connected a robotic hand to a man, Petruzziello, who had lost an arm in a car accident, allowing him to control the prosthetic with his thoughts and feel sensations in the artificial limb. The experiment lasted a month. But scientists say it marks the first time an amputee has been able to make complex movements using his mind to control a biomechanic hand connected to his nervous system. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Bio-Medical Campus University) TO BE USED ONLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH LIFEHAND PROJECT ARTICLES **
    Experts: Man controlled robotic hand with thoughts AP - Wed Dec 2, 5:06 PM ETSent 606 times

    ROME - An Italian who lost his left forearm in a car crash was successfully linked to a robotic hand, allowing him to feel sensations in the artificial limb and control it with his thoughts, scientists said Wednesday.

  2. In this Aug. 29, 2009 photo, a Cambodian woman with chewing tobacco stained teeth looks on as she and other wait to cross the border into Thailand, near Pailin, Cambodia. When morning sickness sends Cambodian women heaving, they often reach for an unlikely source of relief: a wad of chewing tobacco. Many then become hooked on spitting the addictive juice, a worrying tradition that puts both mother and baby at risk for health problems, the World Health Organization said Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009. (AP Photo/David Longstreath)
    Cambodian moms-to-be chew tobacco for nausea AP - Thu Dec 3, 3:14 PM ETSent 145 times

    HANOI, Vietnam - When pregnant Cambodian women suffer morning sickness, they often reach for an unlikely source of relief: a wad of chewing tobacco.

  3. The US state of Virginia is poised to ban smoking in most restaurants and bars as of midnight on Tuesday, turning the page on 400 years of history that is tightly tied to tobacco.(AFP/File/Frederick Florin)
    Smokers Inhaling Germs With Each Cigarette HealthDay - Wed Dec 2, 11:49 PM ETSent 117 times

    WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2 (HealthDay News) -- New research provides evidence that the average cigarette is crawling with germs, including bacteria that cause respiratory disease.

  4. Boys play soccer in Gugulethu township outside Cape Town December 2, 2009. The final draw for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup takes place in Cape Town on Friday. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER)
    Physically active boys are smarter, study hints Reuters - Thu Dec 3, 2:16 PM ETSent 62 times

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Jocks get new respect in a large Swedish study that suggests physically active teen boys may be smarter than their couch-potato counterparts.

  5. The US Senate and Capitol Dome where key Democratic allies in the US health care battle warned that a Senate bill required major changes if it was to earn their support and give President Barack Obama a crucial victory on his top domestic priority.(AFP/Tim Sloan)
    Most in U.S. want public health option: poll Reuters - Thu Dec 3, 12:43 AM ETSent 53 times

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Most Americans would like to see a "public option" in health insurance reform but doubt anything Congress does will lower costs or improve care in the short term, according to a poll released on Thursday.

  6. Peruvian natives in the Amazonian town of Yurimaguas, northern Peru in June 2009. The Candoshi people in Peru's northern Amazon jungle are close to extinction from a hepatitis B infection that has gone unchecked since 2000, tribal leaders and health officials said Tuesday.(AFP/File/Ernesto Benavides)
    Peruvian Amazon tribe warns it's close to extinction AFP - Wed Dec 2, 11:58 AM ETSent 22 times

    LIMA (AFP) - The Candoshi people in Peru's northern Amazon jungle are close to extinction from a hepatitis B infection that has gone unchecked since 2000, tribal leaders and health officials said Tuesday.

  7. Study finds hospitals speeding heart attack care AP - Thu Dec 3, 9:26 AM ETSent 21 times

    WASHINGTON - Hospitals are giving faster care to lots more heart attack patients, a speed-up sure to be saving lives.

  8. This photo provided by Morehouse School of Medicine, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, shows U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin, left, who is invited on stage by Morehouse School of Medicine President Dr. John Maupin, Jr., right, accepting a proclamation from MSM during the welcome reception of The Third Annual Conference on Health Disparities in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Morehouse School of Medicine, Jenni Girtman) NO SALES.
    Surgeon general: More minority doctors needed AP - Thu Dec 3, 5:02 PM ETSent 17 times

    ATLANTA - The new U.S. Surgeon General on Thursday called for stepped-up efforts in increasing the number of minority physicians.

  9. Ultrasound effective at spotting breast cancers Reuters - Wed Dec 2, 11:49 AM ETSent 15 times

    CHICAGO (Reuters) - Breast ultrasounds found 100 percent of suspicious cancers in women under 40 who found lumps or other suspicious areas of the breast, offering a cheaper, less-invasive alternative to surgery or biopsies, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.

  10. Study finds no brain tumor link with mobile phones Reuters - Thu Dec 3, 5:02 PM ETSent 13 times

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A very large, 30-year study of just about everyone in Scandinavia shows no link between cellphone use and brain tumors, researchers reported on Thursday.

  11. Mammograms May Boost Cancer Risk in High-Risk Women HealthDay - Tue Dec 1, 11:49 PM ETSent 11 times

    TUESDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Mammograms may actually boost the risk of breast cancer in some high-risk women, a new study suggests.

  12. One in Four Teen Girls Have STDs HealthDay - Mon Nov 23, 11:48 PM ETSent 10 times

    MONDAY, Nov. 23 (HealthDay News) -- As many as one in four U.S. teenage girls have had a sexually transmitted disease (STD), many infected soon after their first sexual encounter, a new government report shows.

  13. In Women, Aspirin Might Ward Off Eye Trouble HealthDay - Wed Dec 2, 11:49 PM ETSent 9 times

    WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Women who take low-dose aspirin to protect their heart might be helping their eyes as well.

  14. Fear of Anxiety May Lead to Depression HealthDay - Tue Dec 1, 11:49 PM ETSent 9 times

    TUESDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Fear of anxiety may push "above-average" worriers into depression, a new study suggests.

  15. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (C)(D-NV) speaks as Tom Harkin (L)(D-IA) and Christopher Dodd (D-CT) listen after the U.S. Senate voted to begin debate on legislation for a broad healthcare overhaul on Capitol Hill in Washington November 21, 2009. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
    Senate to hold first votes on healthcare bill Reuters - Wed Dec 2, 9:22 PM ETSent 9 times

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate leaders broke a logjam on a sweeping healthcare overhaul on Wednesday, reaching agreement to vote on four amendments after frustrated Democrats accused Republican opponents of stalling the bill.

  16. Exercise May Lead to a Smarter, More Successful You HealthDay - Tue Dec 1, 11:49 PM ETSent 8 times

    TUESDAY, Dec.1 (HealthDay News) -- A strong cardiovascular system in young adulthood may boost brainpower, making for better school grades and more overall success later in life, new research suggests.

  17. Breast-Feeding Can Help Mom's Heart Decades Later HealthDay - Thu Dec 3, 11:50 PM ETSent 8 times

    THURSDAY, Dec. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Breast-feeding, even for just a couple of months, can significantly lower a woman's risk of metabolic syndrome -- a dangerous cluster of heart disease risk factors -- years later, reports a new study appearing online Dec. 3 in the journal Diabetes.

  18. Baby Boys May Be at Risk From Mom's Bug Spray Use HealthDay - Wed Dec 2, 11:49 PM ETSent 8 times

    WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Male babies of women who use insect repellents during the first three months of pregnancy appear to be at increased risk for a birth defect called hypospadias, researchers report.

  19. Sugary Colas Tied to Gestational Diabetes HealthDay - Wed Dec 2, 11:49 PM ETSent 8 times

    WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Women who drink five or more servings of sugar-sweetened cola per week before they conceive increase their risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy, a new study indicates.

  20. Vitamin D May Be Tied to Heart Disease Via Genes HealthDay - Thu Dec 3, 11:50 PM ETSent 6 times

    THURSDAY, Dec. 3 (HealthDay News) -- New research points to the possibility of a genetic link between vitamin D and heart disease.

  21. Weak Muscles May Cause 'Runner's Knee' HealthDay - Tue Dec 1, 11:49 PM ETSent 6 times

    TUESDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Weak muscles may be the cause of the painful and debilitating condition known as "runner's knee," new research suggests.

  22. Lots of Exercise in Midlife May Lead to Osteoarthritis HealthDay - Mon Nov 30, 11:50 PM ETSent 6 times

    MONDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News) -- If you're a middle-age weekend warrior who likes to hit the basketball court or hockey rink, take note: A new study suggests that high levels of physical activity boost the risk of internal knee damage that could lead to osteoarthritis.

  23. New Light on Jane Austen's Final Chapter HealthDay - Wed Dec 2, 11:49 PM ETSent 5 times

    WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2 (HealthDay News) -- The woman behind Pride and Prejudice and Emma may have died of tuberculosis rather than Addison's disease, as has long been believed, says one British scholar.

  24. Gene 'Signature' May Point to Lung Cancer HealthDay - Tue Dec 1, 11:49 PM ETSent 5 times

    TUESDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- In a finding that could lead to a simple blood test to screen for lung cancer, U.S. researchers have identified immune system markers that indicate early-stage lung tumors in people at high risk for lung cancer.

  25. Health Tip: Does Your Child Grind the Teeth? HealthDay - Thu Dec 3, 11:50 PM ETSent 4 times

    (HealthDay News) -- Bruxism is used to describe grinding the teeth or clenching the jaws, especially while asleep or under stress.

  26. Gains Made in Lung Cancer Survival HealthDay - Wed Dec 2, 11:49 PM ETSent 4 times

    WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2 (HealthDay News) -- In the past two decades, survival rates for advanced lung cancer patients in the United States have improved modestly, a new study has found.

  27. A Japanese study published in 'Human Reproduction' suggests that genes in sperm may determine why female mammals live longer than males.(AFP/File)
    Sperm genes could explain why women live longer AFP - Wed Dec 2, 11:25 AM ETSent 3 times

    PARIS (AFP) - Genes in sperm may determine why female mammals live longer than males, according to a Japanese study published on Wednesday in Human Reproduction, a European journal.

  28. Childhood Lead Exposure Causes Permanent Damage: Study HealthDay - Tue Dec 1, 11:49 PM ETSent 3 times

    TUESDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Childhood exposure to lead can cause permanent brain damage, a new study has found.

  29. A shopper checking out toys at a US store. A third of the most popular children's toys in the United States this year contain harmful chemicals including lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury, a US consumer group said Wednesday.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Joe Raedle)
    Toxic chemicals found in a third of children's toys: study AFP - Wed Dec 2, 4:00 PM ETSent 3 times

    WASHINGTON (AFP) - A third of the most popular children's toys in the United States this year contain harmful chemicals including lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury, a US consumer group said Wednesday.

  30. Serious Pregnancy Complication Detected With MRI HealthDay - Tue Dec 1, 11:49 PM ETSent 3 times

    TUESDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- A magnetic resonance imaging test is highly effective at detecting a life-threatening pregnancy complication called placenta accreta, researchers report.

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