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Secretary of Health and Human ServicesKathleen Sebelius says the federal Affordable Care Act mandates for the first time that Medicare and private health plans offer flu vaccine coverage without co-pays or deductibles. Uninsured children are covered under the federal Vaccines for Children program.
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September 6th, 2010 11:30 AM
20 Things That Can Ruin Your Smile
by:
Extacy
Food, drinks, and unhealthy habits that are wreaking havoc on your teeth and gums.
But even if you brush, use white strips, and visit your dentist twice a year, it may not be enough.
Here are some factors that can wreak havoc on your teeth and gums, and put a serious damper on your smile.
September 5th, 2010 11:00 PM
Officials Urge Getting Flu Shot Early
by:Extacy
Even before Labor Day could signal the traditional end of summer, the seasonal flu vaccine was available at local drugstores, and health officials were urging nearly everybody to roll up their sleeves.
But after last year’s swine flu pandemic fizzled, sickening far fewer people than feared, and the news broke that flu hasn’t been as deadly as advertised for years, will Americans clamor for the vaccine?
Just like flu season itself, what happens next is anyone’s guess, experts say.
June 8th, 2010 11:05 PM
7 Home Health Checks That Can Save Your Life
by:Extacy
Asthma can make exercising a struggle and everyday activities a challenge. But it’s often overlooked, especially in adults. In one recent study of more than 4,000 African American men and women, 10 percent had signs of undiagnosed asthma. Experts say that about the same proportion of people over age 65 have the disease without knowing it.
June 8th, 2010 1:00 PM
Consistent Bedtime May Give Kids Developmental Boost
by:Extacy
Sticking to a regular bedtime and getting enough sleep may help young children score higher on tests of development, a new study suggests.
May 9th, 2010 7:08 PM
Girl Frozen in Time May Hold Key to Ageing
by:Extacy
American scientists are keenly studying the DNA of a 17-year-old girl who still has the body and behaviour of a baby.
May 9th, 2010 6:08 PM
Breast cancer gene clue discovery
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bolodosqui
Five genetic clues to why some women have a family history of breast cancer have been identified by UK researchers. It brings to 18 the number of common genetic variations linked to a small increased risk of breast cancer. The Cambridge University-led research, published in Nature Genetics, could see targeted screening and treatment of women [...]
May 8th, 2010 10:05 PM
New hope for HIV vaccine efforts
by:bolodosqui
US researchers say they are a step closer to understanding why some people have natural protection against HIV. They believe rare individuals who progress very slowly to Aids when infected make white blood cells that are better at fighting the virus. The findings, published in Nature, may help international efforts to design an effective Aids [...]
May 6th, 2010 2:52 PM
Why the Pill Might Not Be Enough…
by:Extacy
Thanks to 16 and Pregnant many women think of getting knocked up outside of marriage as something that might happen in high school, but is unlikely once we become adults and are more responsible and educated about condoms and the Pill.
May 6th, 2010 1:05 PM
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
by:Extacy
Mental illnesses are medical conditions that can seriously disrupt a person’s life, their family, thinking, education, job, and ability to take care of themselves and others. Just as heart disease is a disorder of the cardiac system, mental illnesses are medical disorders that often impact and reduce a person’s capacity to cope with ordinary day to day life events. Serious mental health illnesses include: depression, bipolar, post traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia and borderline disorder. Mental illness can affect persons of any age, race, and religion, social or economic status.
May 1st, 2010 12:30 PM
What Does Your Sleep Position Reveal About Your Personality?
by:Extacy
These days, the way that I sleep simply says, "I am happy to be single and spending five to seven hours sprawled out in the center of my bed alone." At other points, my tightly squeezed eyes and curled-up body would have screamed, "I…
May 1st, 2010 7:00 AM
Indian Yogi Prahlad Jani Claims He’s Lived for 70 Years Without Food and Water
by:Extacy
A TEAM of military doctors backed by India's national defense research centre is studying an 83-year-old holy man who claims to have spent seven decades surviving without food or water.
April 29th, 2010 11:30 PM
FDA Approves Prostate Cancer Vaccine
by:Extacy
The Food and Drug Administration today approved the first vaccine to treat prostate cancer or any cancer the culmination of decades of research into harnessing the immune system to fight tumors.
April 29th, 2010 4:30 PM
Health Buzz: A New Way to Predict How Breast Cancer Will Progress
by:Extacy
Researchers identify markers that may make early breast cancer more likely to spread.
April 29th, 2010 2:00 PM
Hot Chili Peppers Aid Weight Loss
by:Extacy
According to new research, the spicy ingredient increases calorie expenditure when consumed as part of a low-calorie diet.
April 25th, 2010 2:15 PM
April 25 is World Malaria Day
by:Extacy
April 25 is World Malaria Day, commemorating the date in 2000 when 44 African leaders committed to cutting malaria deaths. Each year, malaria causes approximately 1 million deaths, most in young children in Africa. Recent increases in resources have led to lives saved and fewer illnesses and lost productivity, but more work is needed.
April 22nd, 2010 10:45 PM
Naps Boost Memory, But Only If You Dream
by:Extacy
Sleep has long been known to improve performance on memory tests. Now, a new study suggests that an afternoon power nap may boost your ability to process and store information tenfold — but only if you dream while you’re asleep.
April 22nd, 2010 7:30 PM
Potentially Deadly Fungus Spreading in U.S. and Canada
by:Extacy
A potentially deadly strain of fungus is spreading among animals and people in the northwestern United States and the Canadian province of British Columbia, researchers reported.
April 21st, 2010 11:45 PM
Diabetes Drug Tied to Reduced Breast Cancer Risk
by:Extacy
Women who have used the diabetes drug metformin for more than five years may have a lower risk of breast cancer than diabetic women on other treatments, a new study finds.
April 21st, 2010 11:37 PM
Gene Linked to Obesity Increases Risk for Dementia
by:Extacy
Two recent studies are showing that people genetically predisposed to obesity have a higher risk of dementia related disorders such as Alzheimer s New
April 21st, 2010 10:15 PM
Should the Food Industry Ban Added Salt and Sugar?
by:Extacy
A commentary on public health officials’ calls to limit salt and sugar in food.
April 21st, 2010 2:15 AM
5 Vitamin Truths and Lies
by:Extacy
Are you still relying on vitamins to keep you healthy? Learn the truth about which supplements help and which ones you can toss.
April 17th, 2010 8:15 PM
Teen Girls’ Drinking May Lead to Breast Problems Later
by:Extacy
Frequent alcohol consumption by teenage girls may increase the chances that they will develop non-cancerous breast disease in their 20s and possibly breast cancer later in life.
April 14th, 2010 11:45 PM
Are You Normal or Nuts?
by:Extacy
Find out what human behavior crosses the line from wacky to worrisome, and what you really shouldn’t worry about.
April 14th, 2010 11:37 PM
Depressed People Smoke More, Quit Less
by:Extacy
CDC: Depressed people are more likely to smoke, smoke more heavily, quit less easily, and grab a cigarette sooner after waking than nonsmokers.
