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  1. Democrats hit GOP on support for Medicare cuts
    (AP)     6.07.2008, 12:00
    AP - Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat, accused Republicans of putting seniors and military families at risk by siding with President Bush against a measure to prevent Medicare cuts.
  2. It pays to go in an Indian public toilet 6.07.2008, 08:21
    NEW DELHI (Reuters) - It pays to use a toilet in southern India, as residents are earning close to a dollar a month by using public urinals, a scheme launched by authorities to promote hygiene and research in rural areas.
  3. Costly Cancer Drug Offers Hope, but Also a Dilemma 6.07.2008, 07:59
    Avastin, which can cost as much as $100,000 a year, has become one of the most popular cancer drugs, but studies show it prolongs life by only a few months.
  4. WITNESS: Virtual friends in a cancer world
    (Reuters)     6.07.2008, 06:10
    Reuters - Janet Guttsman is bureau chief for Reuters in Canada, and has worked for the company in Germany, Russia and the United
  5. WITNESS: Virtual friends in a cancer world 6.07.2008, 06:09
    Janet Guttsman is bureau chief for Reuters in Canada, and has worked for the company in Germany, Russia and the United States. When she’s not running the Canadian news file, she enjoys long bicycling trips in Canada and beyond. In the following story. […]
  6. FDA reports more cases of salmonella illnesses
    (AP)     6.07.2008, 05:27
    AP - The government on Saturday increased the number of people reported being sickened in a record salmonella outbreak in which tomatoes are the leading suspect although investigators are testing other types of fresh produce.
  7. Donor children ‘emotionally well’ 6.07.2008, 01:19
    Children from assisted conception do as well emotionally as those conceived naturally, research suggests.
  8. Pull up a chair 6.07.2008, 01:18
    Seat designed to aid breastfeeding in public
  9. Woman in India gives birth to twins ‘at 70′ 6.07.2008, 01:12
    A woman said to be aged 70 years of age gives birth to twins after undergoing IVF treatment.
  10. Surrogate children are psychologically well: study
    (AFP)     6.07.2008, 01:06
    AFP - Children born to a surrogate mother or conceived through donated sperm or a donated egg do just as well psychologically as counterparts who are naturally conceived, a study unveiled on Sunday said.
  11. FDA hunts for salmonella source in Mexico 5.07.2008, 10:23
    Read full story for latest details.
  12. As Gas Prices Soar, Elderly Face Cuts in Aid 5.07.2008, 04:45
    With fuel costs rising, agencies that provide meals or transportation for senior citizens are struggling.
  13. Gender ‘impacts on transplants’ 5.07.2008, 01:31
    Women who get a replacement kidney from a male donor are more likely to reject the new organ, scientists suggest.
  14. Farmers say salmonella scare has hurt tomato sales
    (AP)     5.07.2008, 01:13
    AP - Expect fewer slices of red, ripe tomatoes next to the grill this holiday weekend.
  15. German upper house wants changes to assisted suicide laws
    (AFP)     4.07.2008, 08:37
    AFP - The German upper house passed a motion on Friday calling for laws on assisted suicide to be tightened after a former politician caused outrage by helping an elderly woman to die.
  16. A tomato by any other name? Experts set food rules 4.07.2008, 07:41
    GENEVA (Reuters) - Food safety experts agreed for the first time on the qualities defining a tomato, in a first step toward an international code on preventing fruit and vegetable contamination.
  17. Health fines 4.07.2008, 06:22
    Can Ghana turn its back on the “brain drain”?
  18. Sulston argues for open medicine 4.07.2008, 06:06
    Genome pioneer and Nobel Laureate Sir John Sulston says profits are taking precedence over the needs of patients, particularly in the developing world.
  19. Tofu ‘may raise risk of dementia’ 4.07.2008, 05:36
    Eating high levels of some soy products - including tofu - may raise the risk of memory loss, research suggests.
  20. Risky HPV detected in human breast milk 4.07.2008, 05:20
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV-16), which has been linked to cervical cancer, can be detected in human breast milk collected during the early period after a woman delivers her baby, doctors from Finland report.
  21. Breast reconstruction can have lasting benefits 4.07.2008, 05:12
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Breast reconstruction after cancer surgery can have lasting benefits for women’s psychological well-being and body image, a new study suggests.
  22. Most study participants understand research goals
    (Reuters)     4.07.2008, 04:29
    Reuters - People who take part in clinical trials often do so out of a desire to advance scientific knowledge and to help others, a new international study demonstrates.
  23. Most study participants understand research goals 4.07.2008, 04:28
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who take part in clinical trials often do so out of a desire to advance scientific knowledge and to help others, a new international study demonstrates.
  24. "Better treatment" seen needed for endometriosis 4.07.2008, 04:19
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Key-hole surgery to treat endometriosis is associated with good short-term outcomes but has a high reoperation rate in the long run, research suggests. Hysterectomy, on the other hand, while “too radical,” is associated wi. […]
  25. Waterlogged Midwest a hotbed for mosquitoes 4.07.2008, 03:56
    Read full story for latest details.
  26. Male mother 4.07.2008, 02:04
    Gender reassignment is a long process
  27. Call for sex lessons at age four 4.07.2008, 11:38
    Two leading sexual health charities call for compulsory sex education for children as young as four.
  28. Brain imbalance ‘cot death key’ 4.07.2008, 11:34
    More evidence has emerged that a chemical imbalance in the brain may play a key role in cot deaths.
  29. U.S. salmonella probe expands to Mexico: CNN 4.07.2008, 07:25
    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The investigation of a salmonella outbreak in the United States is shifting to the southern border to encompass produce imported from Mexico, CNN reported on Thursday.
  30. Lots of Sex May Prevent Erectile Dysfunction
    (HealthDay)     4.07.2008, 05:47
    HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) — Frequent sexual intercourse may cut down on a man’s chances of developing erectile dysfunction, Finnish researchers report.
  31. New way to tackle cancer depression 4.07.2008, 03:50
    Researchers say they have found a new treatment for cancer patients suffering depression
  32. Sporting ‘heart screening’ call 4.07.2008, 01:14
    Screening sportsmen for signs of hidden heart conditions could save lives, a study has concluded.
  33. Personal Best: To Beat the Heat, Learn to Sweat It Out 4.07.2008, 01:14
    No matter how much you train in the heat, it will never be easy, athletes and researchers say.
  34. Chance discovery points to crib death cause 4.07.2008, 01:11
    LONDON (Reuters) - An imbalance of a key brain chemical could cause crib death, researchers said on Thursday in what they called a chance discovery.
  35. ‘Deadliest’ malaria rising in UK 4.07.2008, 01:09
    More cases of the most dangerous type of malaria are being brought back to the UK from trips, official figures show.
  36. The Urge to End It 4.07.2008, 12:57
    Is suicide the deadly result of a deep psychological condition — or a fleeting impulse brought on by opportunity?
  37. Watermelon may juice up sex drive 4.07.2008, 12:50
    Read full story for latest details.
  38. Helping kids get well one car ride at a time 4.07.2008, 12:33
    If Russell Jackson has his way, any child who needs medical care but lacks the transportation to get there will have a safe and reliable alternative.
  39. New West Nile virus strain may worsen epidemic 3.07.2008, 11:31
    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A new strain of West Nile virus is spreading better and earlier across the United States, and may thrive in hot American summers, researchers said on Thursday.
  40. Haywire brain chemical linked to sudden baby death
    (AP)     3.07.2008, 11:09
    AP - Scientists have new evidence that the brain chemical best known for regulating mood also plays a role in the mystifying killer of seemingly healthy babies — sudden infant death syndrome.
  41. Some psych patients wait days in hospital ERs
    (AP)     3.07.2008, 11:09
    AP - When staffers at a Brooklyn hospital spotted a middle-aged woman lying face-down on a waiting room floor last month, it hardly seemed like cause for alarm.
  42. The New Old Age: The Car Key Conversation 3.07.2008, 10:48
    The “car key conversation” is a dreaded milestone of eldercare and one that adult children dread most.
  43. Medicine Show 3.07.2008, 07:51
    Reporting from behind the scenes of a busy Brooklyn hospital.
  44. Aiming to Sell the World on Fitness 3.07.2008, 06:49
    Technogym, an exercise equipment maker, is expanding its reach to countries with few health clubs, in a strategy to survive an economic downturn in the United States.
  45. Assisted Suicide of Healthy 79-Year-Old Renews German Debate on Right to Die 3.07.2008, 05:39
    A woman’s desire to avoid life in a nursing home forces a country to confront the thorny ethical issue and casts an assisted-suicide advocate as Germany’s Jack Kevorkian.
  46. Romanian girl in UK for abortion 3.07.2008, 04:55
    An 11-year-old Romanian rape victim is to have an abortion in the UK despite being cleared to have one in Romania.
  47. Panel urges stricter diabetes drug testing 3.07.2008, 04:02
    Read full story for latest details.
  48. Woman ‘not in danger’ if removed 3.07.2008, 03:18
    A campaign tries to halt the removal of a pregnant Nigerian woman and her family from the UK after being refused asylum.
  49. ‘Mental risk’ of Facebook teens 3.07.2008, 02:30
    Children growing up alongside social networking websites may have a “dangerous” view of the world, says an expert.
  50. Denmark ‘world’s happiest nation’ 3.07.2008, 01:25
    Denmark is the happiest country in the world, according to a survey published by the US National Science Foundation.
  51. Fighting fit? 3.07.2008, 11:50
    How to get the most out of your gym membership
  52. F.D.A. Panel Urges More Testing for Diabetes Drugs 3.07.2008, 08:19
    Diabetes drugs would be subject to more stringent safety standards under recommendations made Wednesday by a government panel.
  53. E. Coli Illnesses Prompt Beef Recall 3.07.2008, 07:34
    The Agriculture Department is warning that the beef supplied by a Nebraska company may be responsible for at least 40 illnesses.
  54. European Plan Would Expand Health Care Access Within the Bloc 3.07.2008, 06:53
    European Union residents would be able to receive most health care treatment anywhere in the 27-nation bloc without prior authorization under a proposal published on Wednesday.
  55. A Quandary on Blood Drops in the Brain 3.07.2008, 04:53
    Improvements in scanning techniques are making it easier to see microbleeds in the brain, but it’s unclear what should be done about them.
  56. Doctors’ own water baby shock 3.07.2008, 02:13
    Two doctors who live near a maternity hospital are caught out by their baby’s home delivery in the bath.
  57. Dementia hits oldest women hard 3.07.2008, 01:13
    Almost half of all women in their 90s are suffering from dementia, Californian research suggests.
  58. Cold sore virus secret revealed 3.07.2008, 01:05
    The secret of how the cold sore virus persists for a lifetime in the body may have been cracked by US scientists.
  59. Salmonella Probe Adds Foods Served With Tomatoes 2.07.2008, 08:55
    The government is about to start testing numerous other types of fresh produce in the hunt for the source of the nation’s record salmonella outbreak.
  60. Obesity may offer some protection after stenting
    (Reuters)     2.07.2008, 08:51
    Reuters - Paradoxically, obesity may offer some protection against heart-related “events,” like heart attack, in people who have a stent placed to prop open a clogged coronary artery, research shows.
  61. ‘Snack-size’ won’t keep you trim 2.07.2008, 07:04
    Buying mini-versions of fattening snacks is not the way to keep weight off, Dutch scientists claim.
  62. The Evidence Gap: Weighing the Costs of a CT Scan’s Look Inside the Heart 2.07.2008, 05:10
    Driven by financial incentives, many doctors are adopting CT scans, but there is scant evidence they benefit most patients.
  63. Mind: Decades Later, Still Asking: Would I Pull That Switch? 1.07.2008, 06:00
    New papers illustrate the continuing power of Stanley Milgram’s shock experiments — and the interpretations they still inspire.
  64. Fitness: Out of the Loop and on the Run in Central Park 1.07.2008, 05:16
    Central Park was designed for refuge, discovery and communing with society. 150 years later, its 843 acres are a paradise for runners.
  65. Scientists Identify the Brain’s Activity Hub 1.07.2008, 05:15
    A new report provides the most complete rough draft to date of the electrical architecture of the brain’s cerebral cortex.
  66. Black Lawmakers Seek Restrictions on Menthol Cigarettes 1.07.2008, 05:06
    The Congressional Black Caucus is demanding that menthol cigarettes not be exempted from a bill that would ban flavored cigarettes.
  67. Cases: Her Skin Erupted, and the Detective Work Began 1.07.2008, 07:42
    Making the effort to understand a medical condition and the details of how best to treat it really pays off.
  68. National Briefing | Washington: Delay in Medicare Cuts for Doctors 1.07.2008, 06:51
    Medicare will delay processing doctors’ claims to give Congress time to pass legislation that would block a scheduled 10 percent cut in payments.
  69. Scientist at Work | David Pritchard: The Worms Crawl In 1.07.2008, 06:51
    Can hookworms protect against allergies? In a quest to find out, David Pritchard infected himself.
  70. Medical Helicopter Crashes Stir Concern 1.07.2008, 06:49
    The last two months have been one of the deadliest periods in the history of the fast-growing industry of medical helicopters.
  71. Really?: The Claim: Mayonnaise Can Increase Risk of Food Poisoning 1.07.2008, 06:39
    Food poisoning typically spikes this time of year, and mayonnaise always attracts suspicion.
  72. Myriad Genetics Stops Work on Alzheimer’s Drug 1.07.2008, 06:38
    Flurizan, a drug developed by Myriad Genetics to treat Alzheimer’s disease, failed in a closely watched late-stage clinical trial, dealing another blow to efforts to combat the illness.
  73. Well: Diabetes: Underrated, Insidious and Deadly 1.07.2008, 06:35
    Vision, hearing, sexual function — you name it, diabetes harms it.
  74. Officials Praise New Test for Drug-Resistant TB 1.07.2008, 06:20
    The World Health Organization said that the new test promises to help significantly improve treatment and prevent the spread of the airborne infection.
  75. Personal Health: For Botox Users, a Few Words of Caution 1.07.2008, 04:54
    As the number of uses for Botox grows, it is no surprise that reports of unwanted effects are growing, too.
  76. Q & A: Fruit, Cut and Dried 1.07.2008, 04:21
    How does dried fruit compare with fresh fruit in nutritional value?
  77. Drilling Down: Overindulgence in Small Packages 30.06.2008, 09:32
    While food companies have reduced portion sizes to respond to concerns about overeating, a new study shows that small packages can also lead to over-consumption.
  78. The Way We Live Now: Stress Test 27.06.2008, 07:59
    Why Americans want to believe that our mental states can control our physical maladies.
  79. E. Coli and You 27.06.2008, 06:58
    A history of the bacteria shows how the study of tiny creatures has helped answer some of science’s biggest questions.
  80. Vital Signs: Nutrition: Chinese Ingredient Said to Help the Heart 24.06.2008, 10:19
    A new study suggests that Chinese red yeast rice reduced the risk of repeat heart attacks in people who have already had one.
  81. Books: Achieving Wellness, Whatever That Is 24.06.2008, 06:39
    Two books muster science, statistics and a judicious smattering of personal experience to present opposite advice.
  82. China Presses Injured Athletes in Quest for Gold 20.06.2008, 09:37
    Pressured by the nation’s athletic system, China’s Olympic aspirants are pushing themselves to their limits.
  83. Essay: Eyes Bloodshot, Doctors Vent Their Discontent 18.06.2008, 04:04
    I have been hearing physician colleagues voice a level of dissatisfaction with medical practice that is alarming.
  84. Diagnosis: Strange Spells 17.06.2008, 05:54
    It looked like a stroke, it felt like a stroke, but the tests said it wasn’t a stroke.
  85. From BBC Health 17.06.2008, 12:24
    How to avoid the common triggers for asthma
  86. Medical notes 16.06.2008, 05:57
    A comprehensive guide to clinical conditions
  87. Cases: Showing the Patient the Door, Permanently 11.06.2008, 01:22
    The physician-patient contract gives a doctor the right to dismiss a patient, but could I fire a patient because I didn’t like his mother?
  88. Books of The Times: A Doctor Finds Miracles in Medicine 6.06.2008, 08:37
    In this collection, the writer-physician Sherwin B. Nuland explores phenomena that can’t be explained by modern science — and challenge his profession’s often unreflective reliance on technology.
  89. Pregnancy timeline 23.12.2004, 02:42
    A week by week guide to pregnancy taking in how the baby develops, changes to the mother and key scan dates.
  90. Cancer: The facts 30.01.2004, 12:57
    The disease tends to affect older people - but can strike at any time.
  91. Heart disease and stroke 14.02.2003, 01:26