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Health Buzz: Sleep and Heart Disease and Other Health News - U.S. News & World Report Posted: 24 Dec 2008 11:37 AM CST Stuff.co.nz Health Buzz: Sleep and Heart Disease and Other Health News U.S. News & World Report - 4 hours ago Middle-aged adults who got an extra hour of sleep each night have less risk of having artery-clogging calcifications that can lead to heart disease, according to a study published in the December 24–31 issue of the Journal of the American Medical ... Another Reason to Get 40 Winks? Reduced CAC Medscape Sleep Off a Heart Attack MSNBC Bloomberg - NPR - Women on the Web - New York Times all 115 news articles

Older people mixing drugs: study - AFP Posted: 24 Dec 2008 01:30 PM CST KVAL Older people mixing drugs: study AFP - 2 hours ago CHICAGO (AFP) - Potentially dangerous mixing of medications is common among older people and non-prescription drugs are the culprit more than half of the time, a new study has found. Drug Combinations Putting Seniors at Risk Washington Post Dangerous drug combos pose risk for elderly Reuters USA Today - WebMD - CNN - The Associated Press all 256 news articles

Coke scolded over labeling of Diet Coke Plus - Bizjournals.com Posted: 24 Dec 2008 10:14 AM CST Washington Post Coke scolded over labeling of Diet Coke Plus Bizjournals.com - 5 hours ago Diet Coke Plus, the no-calorie soft drink labeled as including vitamins and minerals, has come under fire from federal health regulators because they say the drink fails to meet the standard for including the word "plus. Good Reasons to Avoid Diet Coke Plus, Weight-Loss Supplements U.S. News & World Report FDA Urges a New Diet Coke Label Wall Street Journal Los Angeles Times - Reuters - Forbes - WebMD all 256 news articles

Pfizer ordered to pay for stealing drug secrets - San Francisco Chronicle Posted: 24 Dec 2008 02:10 AM CST eFluxMedia Pfizer ordered to pay for stealing drug secrets San Francisco Chronicle - 14 hours ago AP A Santa Clara County jury has ordered drugmaker Pfizer to pay $38 million to a leading medical research nonprofit for stealing trade secrets to develop a pain relief drug. Jury awards $38.7M to research center in data-theft suit against ... SmartBrief Pfizer Must Pay $38.7 Million for Stealing Data, Jury Decides Bloomberg TopNews - TheDay - ABA Journal - RTT News all 78 news articles

FDA Roundup: Drugs for Depression, Diabetes and Psoriasis - Wall Street Journal Blogs Posted: 24 Dec 2008 01:35 PM CST InjuryBoard.com FDA Roundup: Drugs for Depression, Diabetes and Psoriasis Wall Street Journal Blogs - 2 hours ago In spite of that big broken water main, the FDA managed to make a bit of news before everything shuts down for the holiday. Three key items: 1. The agency isn't ready to approve AstraZeneca's drug Seroquel XR for major depressive disorder, ... AstraZeneca says FDA asks for Seroquel detail The Associated Press AstraZeneca says FDA requests Seroquel information Reuters The Press Association - Schaeffers Research - Hays Pharma - EasyBourse.com all 99 news articles

Epix wins FDA approval for Vasovist - Bizjournals.com Posted: 24 Dec 2008 01:07 PM CST eFluxMedia Epix wins FDA approval for Vasovist Bizjournals.com - 3 hours ago The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Vasovist Injection (gadofosveset trisodium), the lead product for Epix Pharmaceuticals. US FDA says Epix's Vasovist cleared for sale Reuters FDA approves first imaging agent to enhance scans of blood flow Xinhua Forbes - Boston Globe - TopNews - Globes all 56 news articles

Health Highlights: Dec. 24, 2008 - Washington Post Posted: 24 Dec 2008 12:03 PM CST TruckTrend Magazine Health Highlights: Dec. 24, 2008 Washington Post - 4 hours ago A Beverly Hills doctor specializing in liposuction is under investigation by California officials who say he converted his patients' unwanted body fat into biodiesel to power his and his girlfriend's SUVs. Fill 'Er Up With Human Fat Forbes Forget Vegetable Oil: Why Not Use Human Fat as Fuel? MotorTrend Magazine TopNews - Natural News.com - Telegraph.co.uk - United Press International all 100 news articles

Even a Little Overweight, Inactivity Hurts the Heart - Washington Post Posted: 22 Dec 2008 04:06 PM CST TheMedGuru Even a Little Overweight, Inactivity Hurts the Heart Washington Post - Dec 22, 2008 By Ed Edelson MONDAY, Dec. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Even a few extra pounds and just a little inactivity increased the risk of heart failure in a major study of American doctors. Video: Obesity And Heart Risk CBS Study: A Few Extra Pounds = Big Heart Risk CBS News TopNews - Medical News Today - HealthNews - News Channel 7 all 100 news articles

Sluggish Men, Take Note: Caffeine Boosts Energy in 10 Minutes - Bloomberg Posted: 24 Dec 2008 07:54 AM CST BBC News Sluggish Men, Take Note: Caffeine Boosts Energy in 10 Minutes Bloomberg - 8 hours ago By Michelle Fay Cortez Dec. 24 (Bloomberg) -- A single espresso can increase energy levels in as little as 10 minutes, with men getting the biggest boost, Spanish researchers said. Study: Men Respond Quicker to Caffeine FOXNews Caffeine gives men a better buzz MSNBC BBC News - InjuryBoard.com - Victoria Advocate - Inventorspot all 61 news articles

Vitamin D Deficiency Boosts C-Section Risk - WebMD Posted: 23 Dec 2008 05:03 PM CST Vitamin D Deficiency Boosts C-Section Risk WebMD - 23 hours ago By Salynn Boyles Dec. 23, 2008 -- Vitamin D deficiency is common in pregnant women, and it may lead to an increased risk for cesarean delivery, early research suggests. Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Greater Risk for Primary Cesarean ... Medscape Vitamin D Deficit in Pregnancy Tied to Caesarean Risk Washington Post KKTV 11 News - Xinhua - Telegraph.co.uk - MedPage Today all 47 news articles

3 Rate Highest, 6 Lowest in Nursing Home Study - Tampa Tribune Posted: 24 Dec 2008 12:19 PM CST TheMedGuru 3 Rate Highest, 6 Lowest in Nursing Home Study Tampa Tribune - 3 hours ago By MICHELE SAGER | The Tampa Tribune TAMPA - Three of 31 nursing homes in Hillsborough County received five stars while six received just one in a national ranking system just launched by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Nursing Home Gets Top Rating New Canaan News Review 3 Nursing Homes in Polk Get Top Marks The Ledger Wyoming Business Report - New York Times - Mount Vernon News - MLive.com all 74 news articles

Health care discussion to provide input to Obama's team - Dover Community News Posted: 24 Dec 2008 09:15 AM CST University of Central Florida Health care discussion to provide input to Obama's team Dover Community News - 6 hours ago By Adam Leech PORTSMOUTH - Have you had a problem with the country's current health care system? The president-elect would like to hear from you. Reform of nation's health care discussed St. George Daily Spectrum It's not a health-care crisis; it's a payment problem Chicago Tribune Single Minded Women - Newsweek - Boston Globe - New America Foundation all 76 news articles

Medtronic buys sleep-apnea treatment - Bizjournals.com Posted: 24 Dec 2008 01:59 PM CST Medtronic buys sleep-apnea treatment Bizjournals.com - 2 hours ago Fridley-based Metronic (NYSE: MDT) bought the Repose GAHM product line from Concord, NH-based InfluENT Medical. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Medtronic buys two surgical sleep apnea treatments Forbes Influent Medical's sleep apnea treatment acquired Mass High Tech Pioneer Press - WELT ONLINE - MSN Money all 19 news articles

Public health officials: First case of Influenza confirmed in ... - MSNBC Posted: 24 Dec 2008 09:59 AM CST Waseca County News Public health officials: First case of Influenza confirmed in ... MSNBC - 6 hours ago Washoe County's first case of influenza has been confirmed and health officials are urging the public to get their flu shots - if they have not already. Sixty doses of flu vaccine left White County News-Telegraph Still time to get flu shots before peak season YourHub.com Shelby Star - parrysound.com - Ormskirk & Skelmersdale Advertiser - KTVN all 57 news articles

Inauguration crowds bring challenge to the Red Cross - Bizjournals.com Posted: 24 Dec 2008 07:01 AM CST dBTechno Inauguration crowds bring challenge to the Red Cross Bizjournals.com - 9 hours ago The American Red Cross of the National Capital Area is preparing for Inauguration Day with 60000 units of blood, up to 500 volunteers and 52 aid stations - but still needs more money, volunteers and blood. Blood drive to be held next Friday The Community Journal Red Cross says blood supplies critically low ENC Today Boone Mountain Times - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - Fairfaxtimes.com - North Central Ohio all 82 news articles

Health Buzz: FDA Warning on Weight Loss Pills and Other Health News - U.S. News & World Report Posted: 23 Dec 2008 10:09 AM CST dBTechno Health Buzz: FDA Warning on Weight Loss Pills and Other Health News U.S. News & World Report - Dec 23, 2008 The Food and Drug Administration warned yesterday that more than 25 weight-loss products contain undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients that may jeopardize the health of consumers. FDA Warns About Weight Loss Products ABC News FDA Warns of Risky Weight Loss Pills WebMD I Really Should Study - FOXNews - NBC4i.com - The Associated Press all 468 news articles

Gene Variant Reduces Effectiveness of Plavix - Wall Street Journal Posted: 23 Dec 2008 11:01 PM CST TopNews Gene Variant Reduces Effectiveness of Plavix Wall Street Journal - 17 hours ago By SHIRLEY S. WANG Patients with a particular gene variant seem to respond less effectively to the anticlotting agent Plavix than those with the normal version of the gene, according to studies in medical journals Monday. A Gene Variation + Plavix May Lead To Additional Serious Heart ... HealthNews Gene Ups Risk for Those on Blood-Thinner Plavix Washington Post Reuters - Medical News Today - MedPage Today - FiercePharma all 23 news articles

Red Cross Searching for Remaining Fire Victims - WBGH Posted: 24 Dec 2008 02:51 PM CST Red Cross (press release) Red Cross Searching for Remaining Fire Victims WBGH - 1 hour ago It's been less than a week since an apartment fire on East Catherine Street in Binghamton claimed more than 30 people's homes. Firefighters Battle Apartment Fire WMTV Spanish Wells raises more than $1400 for American Red Cross of Lee ... The News-Press Pittsburgh Post Gazette - Akron Leader Publications - South Carolina Now - Mail Tribune all 58 news articles

Judge May Delay Melton Trial - MSNBC Posted: 24 Dec 2008 01:59 PM CST Judge May Delay Melton Trial MSNBC - 2 hours ago Jordan is considering postponing the upcoming federal trial because of Melton's health. Jordan ordered Melton and his doctor to attend a status conference Monday, Dec. 29, at 1 pm Jordan has also ordered anyone who has treated Mayor Melton since Nov. Jackson's Next Mayor: Who's On Deck Jackson Free Press Melton health a court issue Jackson Clarion Ledger Biloxi Sun Herald - WJTV - WLBT-TV all 12 news articles

Psych Patients With Cost-Sharing Plans Use More Services - Washington Post Posted: 23 Dec 2008 04:53 PM CST Modern Medicine Psych Patients With Cost-Sharing Plans Use More Services Washington Post - 23 hours ago TUESDAY, Dec. 23 (HealthDay News) -- People whose insurance plans better share the burden of the cost for mental health services use these programs more than those whose plans pick up less of the bill, a new study says. Bad Economics & Medicine The New American Medicare Beneficiaries Skimp on Mental Health Care When Insurance Lags MedPage Today Bradenton Herald - Modern Medicine - MSNBC - Eureka! Science News all 43 news articles

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