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Business Wire Welch Allyn Will Showcase High-Performance Solutions Designed to Enhan... Today at 05:50:57 - SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Welch Allyn will showcase its latest generation of connected solutions designed to address the needs of new medical practices this week at HIMSS Middle East i ... May 20th: California Music Festival & AIDS Walk Presents “70s Boogie N... 19/05/2012 at 14:17:44 - LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California Music Festival & AIDS Walk Presents “70s Boogie Night,” Featuring KC & The Sunshine Band at the Greek Theatre this Sunday, May 20th. PA32540 Provides Faster Gastric Acid Reduction Than Enteric-Coated Ome... 19/05/2012 at 13:11:49 - SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--POZEN Inc. (NASDAQ: POZN), a pharmaceutical company committed to transforming medicine that transforms lives, presented data today from a Phase 1 study that found that the ... Dynacq Healthcare Announces the Death of Chiu M. Chan, Founder and Cha... 19/05/2012 at 08:04:56 - HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--We are deeply saddened to announce that Chiu M. Chan, the Chairman and founder of Dynacq Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ:DYII), passed away yesterday morning. He had been incapacita ... A-TEK, Inc. Awarded National Institutes of Health $20 Billion CIO-SP3 ... 19/05/2012 at 08:04:56 - ELLICOTT CITY, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A-TEK, Inc. awarded $20B NIH contract.	Reuters Georgia woman with flesh-eating disease in "critical" condition Today at 05:50:57 - (Reuters) - A Georgia woman fighting a flesh-eating bacterial infection was in critical condition at Augusta Hospital on Saturday, a hospital spokeswoman said. California teens eat fewer calories in school 19/05/2012 at 14:17:44 - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - High school kids in California, a state that limits the junk food sold in vending machines, eat fewer calories in school than kids in states without such regulations, accor ... Fish oil shows little effect on Tourette's tics 18/05/2012 at 18:48:52 - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some parents swear by fish oil as a treatment for the "tics" caused by Tourette's disorder, but so far the research evidence is slim. Antibiotics prevent UTIs better than probiotics 18/05/2012 at 18:48:52 - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Antibiotics are still better than probiotics at preventing urinary tract infections, but at least "good bacteria" don't add to a person's antibiotic resistance, a new study ... Health secretary urges contraception compromise 18/05/2012 at 18:48:52 - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration's top health official on Friday took the debate over whether healthcare coverage should include contraceptives to the campus of a Catholic university th ...	News.com.au Asthma drug can fight fat 19/05/2012 at 23:24:37 - A COMMON asthma drug may hold the key to addressing the nation's obesity epidemic. Did I really promise you that? 19/05/2012 at 23:24:37 - GROUP of politicians score worse in an online memory test than general public and confirm what many have long suspected. Fashion for mums can't be a stretch 19/05/2012 at 23:24:37 - NEW York Fashion Week is set to unveil a catwalk collection featuring clothes specificall designed for the "busy mum". Menstruation lifts injury risk, pill protects 19/05/2012 at 23:24:37 - RESEARCHERS have found a woman's risk of injuring her knees, feet and ankles is significantly heightened at the beginning and middle of her period, but there is better news for women on the pill. Banned 'barbie drug' orders surge online 12/05/2012 at 07:44:51 - EXPERTS are alarmed at the booming trade in an artificial tanning drug that promises to make you "tanned, thin and turned on".
Canada.com Baby clothes go high-tech: Pyjamas to monitor heart beat, temperature,... 19/05/2012 at 13:22:27 - Rogers has announced that it has partnered with U.S.-based biomedical engineering company Exmovere Holdings Inc., for the launch of digital pyjamas, called Exmobaby, later this year. Hélène Campbell back in hospital after lung transplant 19/05/2012 at 13:22:27 - Double lung recipient Hélène Campbell is back in a Toronto hospital after experiencing shortness of breath. Manon Campbell, Helene's mother, announced the setback in a blog post. Cancer claims fewer Canadian lives 19/05/2012 at 13:22:27 - The death toll cancer takes in Canada is on the decline, fuelled in large part by the fact that lung cancer is killing fewer Canadian men than it did in earlier decades, the Canadian Cancer Society sa ... Deep belly fat may increase after liposuction 19/05/2012 at 13:22:27 - A new study suggests that women who have liposuction to trim their tummies may gain some fat deeper within the abdomen -- a type of fat that's particularly unhealthy. Health Canada reminds Canadians of importance of food allergy awarenes... 18/05/2012 at 13:01:03 - It doesn't take much to trigger a reaction in someone with a food allergy -- ingesting a tiny piece of peanut or unknowingly eating pasta containing shrimp in a restaurant. In someone with a severe al ...	US News Lowering Inflammation Through Your Diet 19/05/2012 at 13:17:48 - Deborah Kotz, senior writer at U.S.News & World Report and author of the On Women blog. Low-Maintenance Ways to Win the Battle of the Bulge 19/05/2012 at 13:17:48 - Deborah Kotz, senior writer at U.S.News & World Report and author of the On Women blog. 'Superfoods' May Not Be That Super 19/05/2012 at 13:17:48 - Katherine Hobson, Senior Editor, Health, U.S.News & World Report, and author of the On Fitness blog. Food Claims Reality vs. Marketing 19/05/2012 at 13:17:48 - Katherine Hobson, Senior Editor, Health, U.S.News & World Report, and author of the On Fitness blog. Air Pollution Damages More Than Your Lungs 19/05/2012 at 13:17:48 - Sarah Baldauf, U.S. News & World Report Health Buzz: More Babies Born to Opiate-Addicted Moms 19/05/2012 at 02:33:12 - Can your mental health affect your longevity? Plus, acid reflux relief without a pill Antipsychotics Do Help Many With Schizophrenia 19/05/2012 at 02:33:12 - More than 50 years of data shows the drugs cut relapse rates, although side effects common	IPS News Women and Children Look to Community Justice 19/05/2012 at 12:21:58 - A new community justice programme being rolled out in Papua New Guinea's vast village court system is bringing international human rights-based laws to rural communities and boosting the protect ... Next Round of Pacific Trade Pact Talks to Be Lengthy, Secretive 19/05/2012 at 12:21:58 - On Tuesday, the latest round of negotiations begins on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), potentially the largest free trade agreement ever signed by the United States. New Projects Dispel Myths and Spread the Truth About Vaccines 15/05/2012 at 03:25:51 - In northern Pakistan, one in ten children dies before the age of five from diseases such as polio, measles or hepatitis, despite the availability of vaccines. And while health workers feared vis ... Urban Farming Takes Root in Brazil's Favelas 15/05/2012 at 03:25:51 - Women in one of the poorest neighbourhoods of this city 40 km north of Rio de Janeiro no longer have to spend money on vegetables, because they have learned to grow their own, as organic urban garde ... Q&A: Restructuring the Planet's Food System 15/05/2012 at 03:25:51 - Thirty percent of food is wasted globally, while one billion people go hungry and another billion are obese.
Yahoo US Melanoma a Big Threat to Older Men 19/05/2012 at 11:59:13 - FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Older men have an increased risk of developing melanoma, but most are careless about sun protection and do not know how to properly check themselves for signs of ski ... Safer for Misophonics: 20/20's Misophonia Coverage 19/05/2012 at 11:59:13 - ABC News created a special version of our misophonia story that is stripped of some of the sounds that commonly trigger reactions from those who suffer from the condition. Watch parts 1 and 2 of the p ... Messy Facebook debut marks weak day on Wall Street 19/05/2012 at 11:59:13 - U.S. stocks fell on Friday after a sloppy debut by Facebook Inc spoiled hopes that a spectacular open for the most-anticipated stock sale in years would brighten the mood in what has been a gloomy mon ... Test Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C, Says CDC 19/05/2012 at 11:59:13 - FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants all Americans born between 1945 and 1965 -- the baby boom generation -- tested for hepatitis C. Gene Tests May Not Drive Patients to More Medical Care 18/05/2012 at 21:33:13 - FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Personal genetic testing does not lead to an increased use of health services, a new study finds.	Sky News (Australia) Smokers job chances up in smoke 19/05/2012 at 10:07:12 - Smokers are being told not to apply in online job advertisements. Indigenous obesity could 'widen the gap' 19/05/2012 at 10:07:12 - AMA Queensland says spiraling obesity rates in remote Aboriginal communities could 'widen the gap'. Buzz on coffee gets sweeter 16/05/2012 at 21:07:09 - After years of research, a big study has found coffee drinkers are a little more likely to live longer. Chemicals 'may reduce sperm count' 16/05/2012 at 21:07:09 - A study says exposure to everyday chemicals in the environment may affect a man's sperm count. Breastfeeding halves SIDS risk 16/05/2012 at 21:07:09 - Breastfeeding halves the chances of a baby dying suddenly, according to a child health group. Fast food giants facing 'fat tax' 15/05/2012 at 01:05:37 - Fast food giants face local govt rate increases in a bid to tackle the nation's obesity epidemic. Pregnant obese women face birth risks 15/05/2012 at 01:05:37 - Australian and NZ pregnant women who are obese are at greater risk of complications when pregnant.	Canda Television All baby boomers should get hepatitis C test: CDC 18/05/2012 at 18:44:02 - For the first time, U.S. health officials are proposing that all baby boomers get tested for hepatitis C. Ethics panel mulls how to create an anthrax vaccine for kids 18/05/2012 at 08:00:09 - The Obama administration is asking a presidential commission to help decide an ethical quandary: Should the anthrax vaccine and other treatments being stockpiled in case of a bioterror attack be teste ... In France, autistic kids mostly get psychotherapy 18/05/2012 at 08:00:09 - In most developed countries, children with autism are usually sent to school where they get special education classes. But in France, they are more often sent to a psychiatrist where they get talk the ... Top court to hear doctors' end-of-life appeal 18/05/2012 at 08:00:09 - The Supreme Court of Canada decided Thursday to hear an appeal by doctors over who has the final authority to end a comatose patient's life. Statins could benefit everyone over 50, study suggests 18/05/2012 at 06:40:58 - A new study suggests that just about everyone over the age of 50 should consider taking medications to reduce their cholesterol to cut their risk of stroke and heart attacks.
The Globe and Mail Prochymal approval makes Canada first country to OK stem cell therapy 18/05/2012 at 18:03:15 - Osiris Therapeutics says that Canadian health regulators have approved its treatment for acute graft-versus host disease How do I calm my tantrum-prone toddler in public? 17/05/2012 at 23:45:51 - Bring a favourite toy or snack to distract your child and keep the shopping trip short Research raises hope of earlier breast cancer detection 17/05/2012 at 23:45:51 - Scientists map genetic codes of 21 breast cancers, untangling how the disease evolves Supreme Court to make life and death decision on landmark appeal in De... 17/05/2012 at 23:45:51 - Case of coma patient on support in Torontos Sunnybrook Hospital will lay blueprint for end-of-life treatment How a camera can find a rare eye cancer 17/05/2012 at 16:19:16 - A cameras flash is a parents best tool to find Retinoblastoma, a tumour which usually develops before the age of 5 Video: Tone your triceps with these bench dips 17/05/2012 at 16:19:16 - Personal trainer Kathleen Trotter shows you the proper technique when doing a dip on a park bench	CBS News Report: Maternal death rate drops in half over past two decades 18/05/2012 at 10:09:40 - But, rates in the U.S. rose average of 2.5 percent from 1990 to 2010, taking out of the top tier of countries in terms of maternal health Bachelor's degree boosts health, CDC report suggests 18/05/2012 at 10:09:40 - People with higher education were less likely to be obese, have obese children and smoke, report found HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius kicks off first National Alzheimer's P... 16/05/2012 at 15:57:27 - Estimates suggest by 2050 there will be 16 million Americans with Alzheimer's, up from 5.4 million today Video: Jacob Bell retires from NFL, fearing head trauma 16/05/2012 at 15:57:27 - Offensive lineman Jacob Bell is giving up football because he's worried about the long-term effects of repeated hits to the head. CBS News correspondent Bill Whitaker talks to him and reports on the m ... Video: Alzheimer's prevention? New drug trial brings promise 16/05/2012 at 15:57:27 - For the first time, doctors are ready for human testing of a drug intended to prevent Alzheimer's disease. CBS News correspondent Wyatt Andrews reports.	Canoe Breastfed babies may gain less weight: Study 18/05/2012 at 08:00:09 - Babies who are breastfed gain less weight over their first year of life compared to babies fed either breast milk or formula from a bottle, according to a U.S. study. Sex, age may affect concussion recovery 18/05/2012 at 08:00:09 - Female and high school athletes may need more time to recover from a concussion than their male or college counterparts, according to a U.S. study that comes amid rising concern about concussions in y ... Gene therapy may extend life: Study 18/05/2012 at 08:00:09 - Researchers in Spain may have discovered the secret to a longer life, a new study says. Being active a way of life: Celeb trainer 18/05/2012 at 08:00:09 - While it seems most Hollywood A-listers loathe the paparazzi, the stop-at-nothing shutterbugs offer celebrities at least one benefit: a continuous supply of workout motivation. Cdns eat too much salt, sugar, fat: Report 18/05/2012 at 08:00:09 - An independent think-tank is calling on the government and industry to clarify food labels as Canadians continue to eat too much salt, sugar and bad fats.
Canada Newswire Taking Action to Protect Long-Term Care Residents 17/05/2012 at 12:39:53 - Long-Term Care Task Force on Resident Care and Safety Heard From Close To 2,000 Ontarians Nightingale Appoints an Experienced Operations Executive 17/05/2012 at 12:39:53 - The Company Continues to Execute on its Brand Promise Piramal Healthcare Limited to Acquire Decision Resources Group 16/05/2012 at 07:38:02 - MUMBAI, India and BURLINGTON, MA May 16, 2012 /CNW/ - Pfizer announces first-ever recipients of its Psychiatry Research Awar... 16/05/2012 at 07:38:02 - ~ Pfizer commits $100,000 to each winner and launches round 2 of the program ~ Alzheimer Advocates and Alzheimer Society of Ontario Take Solutions To... 15/05/2012 at 09:05:54 - TORONTO, May 15, 2012 /CNW/ - If Don Mastin had his way, he would make long-term care facilities more like real homes, introduce more recreational activities and provide ongoing training and educat ... Media Advisory - The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Invites Ontaria... 15/05/2012 at 09:05:54 - The Pink Tour Bus Scheduled to Make More Than 90 Stops in Communities across Ontario	ABC Online Plain packet laws to hit Parliament today 15/05/2012 at 19:27:59 - Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon says the Government is determined to fight any legal challenge to its plain packaging laws for cigarettes. Another suspected hendra death in Queensland 15/05/2012 at 19:27:59 - Authorities suspect there has been another outbreak of hendra virus at a third south-east Queensland property. Anti-smoking drug linked to heart attacks 15/05/2012 at 19:27:59 - Regulators are urged to reconsider the use of anti-smoking drug Champix after a study found it leads to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. EU bans Egyptian seeds after E.coli outbreak 15/05/2012 at 19:27:59 - The European Union is temporarily banning the import of some seeds and beans from Egypt, after one type of seed was linked to recent E.coli outbreaks. North coast horse racing industry deflects Hendra Virus concern 15/05/2012 at 19:27:59 - On the eve of Grafton's big racing week the industry is working to deflect concern about the Queensland outbreak of Hendra virus.	News Canada Bicycle riding tips to give your toddlers more fun 15/05/2012 at 02:19:11 - (NC)—The milestone of riding a bike is a big one for kids and their parents. With new equipment, toddlers can reach that two-wheeled milestone earlier than ever, and enjoy many sidewalks and bike path ... What to do when your CO alarm goes off 15/05/2012 at 02:19:11 - (NC)—Having a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm go off is unnerving. With smoke alarms, it is one of two things: a real fire or a false alarm, most likely caused by cooking, or a steamy shower. Experts t ... Cottagers reminded to do a fire and carbon monoxide safety check 15/05/2012 at 02:19:11 - (NC)—Summer fever has hit many Canadians early this year, with many of us heading to the cottage a few weeks before these escapes are normally planned. Which smoke alarm is best for reducing false alarms? 15/05/2012 at 02:19:11 - (NC)—Smoke alarms are not all the same. By choosing the correct technology you can keep your family safe and reduce those annoying false alarms when you cook or shower. Family fun is better with active grandparents 15/05/2012 at 02:19:11 - (NC)—“Mens sana in corpore sano” is a Latin quotation meaning “a healthy mind in a healthy body”. . Some mourn that it has been forgotten as North Americans witness a decreasing family interest in out ...
Health Canada Harper Government Supports Better Health Care by Allowing More Health ... 14/05/2012 at 18:02:35 - The Harper Government has introduced new regulations proposing that midwives, nurse practitioners and podiatrists be allowed to prescribe selected medications containing legal controlled substances. Harper Government Recognizes Nurses at the Tenth Annual Award of Excel... 14/05/2012 at 18:02:35 - Parliamentary Secretary of Health, Colin Carrie, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, was present as three registered nurses were recognized for their dedication, initiative ... Harper Government Protects Food Safety, Reduces Red Tape 14/05/2012 at 00:18:23 - As part of the Jobs, Growth, and Long-Term Prosperity Act, the Harper Government today introduced amendments to the Food and Drugs Act that will continue to protect Canadian food safety, while reducin ... Harper Government Announces Funding to Support Brain Research 14/05/2012 at 00:18:23 - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today announced that the Harper Government will invest heavily in neuroscience research by creating the Canada Brain Research Fund.	National Post AIDS vaccinated monkeys 'stopped virus in its tracks': U.S. researcher 13/05/2012 at 07:03:50 - An experimental vaccine helped monkeys with a form of the AIDS virus control the infection for more than a year, suggesting it may lead to a vaccine for people, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday. ... Little evidence dietary, lifestyle changes linked to Alzheimer's risk:... 13/05/2012 at 07:03:50 - There is no strong evidence that any dietary or lifestyle changes can reduce a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a U.S. government panel said on Monday. Pass the spinach? Hardly, if it's lean muscle you're after 13/05/2012 at 07:03:50 - If you're over 50, do you need more protein in your diet? According to the Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), older adults have the same protein needs as younger ones. Why business travel may be hazardous to your health 13/05/2012 at 07:03:50 - The Hollywood films Up In the Air and Planes, Trains and Automobiles provide two different portraits of the business traveller. The second movie has the John Candy character of Del Griffiths. Study highlights long mental-health wait-lists for youth 13/05/2012 at 07:03:50 - Tom Blackwell: There have been numerous warnings issued lately about the shortage of mental health services for Canada's young people, and the sometimes dire consequences.	The Star (Canada) How biology causes anorexia 13/05/2012 at 02:45:13 - Scientists now believe genes account for up to 70 per cent of risk of developing the ... It's hot ...Or is it menopause? 13/05/2012 at 02:45:13 - Is menopause a good thing? Long a taboo subject that was acknowledged only with hu ... Who pulls the plug? 13/05/2012 at 02:45:13 - George Bernard Shaw hated doctors, and by avoiding them managed to live a vibrant and productive life until his death at age 95. ... Is it a deficiency, or is it a normal stage of life? 13/05/2012 at 02:45:13 - If you're like me and sometimes get sleepy in the afternoon you are probably just ... Lung cancer trigger discovered 13/05/2012 at 02:45:13 - Three international teams of scientists, one led in part by Toronto researchers, h ...