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Brain pacemaker benefits Parkinson’s patients
Parkinsons patients who had electrodes implanted in their brains improved more than those who took only medicine, according to the biggest test yet of deep brain stimulation.
Officials fear rise in monoxide poisonings
Power outages spurred by the combination of bad weather and utility shutoffs in a bad economy could boost cases of carbon monoxide poisonings this year, health officials fear.
Beijing woman dies from bird flu, China says
A Chinese woman has died from bird flu in a Beijing hospital, the government reported , but the World Health Organization said the case did not signal a new public health threat.
Turn to generics slows ‘07 health care spending
Spending on health care slowed slightly in 2007 as consumers turned more to generic drugs instead of brand-names to fill their medicine cabinets, the government reported.
More suffering multiple chronic illnesses
More Americans are burdened by chronic illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure, often having more than three at a time, and this has helped fuel a big rise in out-of-pocket medical expenses, a study released on Tuesday showed.
Coffee may protect against oral cancers
New research indicates that drinking coffee lowers the risk of developing cancer of the oral cavity or throat.
Diet, not exercise, plays key role in weight loss
Though better nutrition coupled with exercise has long been the favored prescription for losing weight and avoiding obesity, a new study suggests diet actually plays the key role.
Zimbabwe cholera death toll tops 1,700
Zimbabwes cholera epidemic is picking up speed, with a total of 1,732 deaths out of 34,306 cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Why smokers cant quit easily
Every smoker knows its tough to kick the habit. In fact, just seeing a photo of someone smoking is enough for would-be quitters to ditch their best intentions and light up "just one more," research now shows.
Apples Steve Jobs condition a puzzle
Reports that a hormone imbalance may be responsible for Apple chief executive Steve Jobs’ recent weight loss do little to quell concerns about the pancreatic cancer survivor’s health, endocrinologists said.
Work out for less: Shape up and save in 2009
If you’re doing some financial belt-tightening at the same time you’re working to whittle your waistline, don’t give up. There are ways to keep that New Years resolution.
Holes in health care mean teens face future ills
Many adolescents are falling through cracks in the health care system — what a major new report calls missed opportunities to shape the next generation’s health.
Gene that makes breast cancer spread is found
A single gene appears to play a crucial role in deadly breast cancers, increasing the chances the cancer will spread and making it resistant to chemotherapy, U.S. researchers said.
Newsweek: Using MySpace to help troubled teens
A new study suggests that parents and health-care professionals can use social-networking sites to curb risky teen behavior.
3-D model sheds light on SARS-causing virus
Dutch researchers have built a three-dimensional model of a type of virus that causes SARS in a step that could one day help in the battle against the deadly disease.
Go green for your health and the planet’s
Try this thorough list of the everyday items that might be doing you wrong that may harm your health — and the easy alternatives that are free of worrisome chemicals.
At 19, college swimmer faces mortality
In Danny Thralls heart, he was a swimmer. But his heart betrayed him.
China milk scare in U.S.: Adopted kids tested
Chinas worst product-safety scandal in years has hit home for thousands of U.S. adoptive parents who are seeking answers about potential effects of melamine in tainted formula.
WHO confirms 3 Ebola deaths in Congo
The World Health Organization confirmed the Ebola virus had killed three people in the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo and said more deaths were being investigated.
Soap operas deliver safe-sex message
A federal study is using short videos to go beyond pamphlets on safe sex and deliver the message to women who might otherwise tune it out.
Shape up in 09 with a month of fitness tips
If youve resolved to give yourself a tune-up in 2009 — or more like a full-body makeover — weve got lots of expert advice to help you reach your get-fit goals.
When it comes to breasts, threes a crowd
Up to 6 percent of the population is thought to have an extra breast or nipple.
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