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Rugby player 14 was first in world to die from allergy to acne drug February 27, 2009 at 10:33 am A schoolboy rugby player who died from taking just one acne tablet is the only person in the world to have suffered a fatal reaction to the drug an inquest was told. Ivan Cameron: one mother offers insight into the suffering of cerebral palsy victims February 27, 2009 at 7:41 am As Samantha and David Cameron mourn the death of their son TV producer Catharine Seddon talks about how her second child copes with the condition Up to 1000 people a day admitted to hospital for alcoholrelated illness February 26, 2009 at 3:36 pm Up to 1000 people a day are being admitted to hospital for alcoholrelated illnesses after a rise in cases last year.

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Gene linked to some cases of ALS found February 27, 2009 at 6:02 pm Researchers announced this week that they've found a new gene, ALS6, which is responsible for about 5 percent of hereditary Lou Gehrig's cases. White House set to reverse 'conscience' clause February 27, 2009 at 5:31 pm The Obama administration plans to reverse a regulation from late in the Bush administration allowing health-care workers to refuse to provide services based on moral objections, an official said Friday.

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GE Ropes in HCL to offer Systems Integration Support to its Health IT Customers February 27, 2009 at 1:27 pm GE Healthcare, a leading healthcare IT provider, has announced a strategic partnership with HCL Technologies Ltd. (HCL), whereby HCL will provide systems integration support for GE's "Digital Day One" efforts. GE will further certify HCL on its Centricity Enterprise platform, enabling HCL to offer its services to existing and prospective customers in planning, deployment, customization, [...]

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Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 27, 2009 (HealthDay) February 27, 2009 at 11:48 pm HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Health Tip: Prevent Your Children From Choking (HealthDay) February 27, 2009 at 11:48 pm HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- For small children, even the most seemingly harmless objects can pose a choking threat. Views on Old Age May Become Reality Later (HealthDay) February 27, 2009 at 11:48 pm HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 27 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that young people who assume life is rough for seniors are more likely to suffer from heart attacks and stroke when they reach that age themselves. Men With BRCA Gene Mutations Unaware of Cancer Risks (HealthDay) February 27, 2009 at 11:48 pm HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are part of families in which some members have BRCA1 or 2 gene mutations -- which boost the risk for breast and ovarian cancer -- typically avoid genetic counseling or testing, a new study found. Emotional stress may raise older adults' fall risk (Reuters) February 27, 2009 at 2:26 pm Reuters - While physical frailty puts elderly adults at risk of falls and bone fractures, emotional distress can be the immediate trigger of some of those accidents, new research suggests. Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 27, 2009 (HealthDay) February 27, 2009 at 2:03 pm HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Health Tip: Prevent Your Children From Choking (HealthDay) February 27, 2009 at 2:03 pm HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- For small children, even the most seemingly harmless objects can pose a choking threat. Men With BRCA Gene Mutations Unaware of Cancer Risks (HealthDay) February 27, 2009 at 2:03 pm HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are part of families in which some members have BRCA1 or 2 gene mutations -- which boost the risk for breast and ovarian cancer -- typically avoid genetic counseling or testing, a new study found. Overweight Russia prescribed 'crisis diet' (AFP) February 27, 2009 at 10:50 am AFP - Health officials have ordered Russians to adopt a back-to-basics diet for the economic crisis to stop their weight ballooning after a decade of indulgence during the boom years. Obama calls for generic biotech drugs (AP) February 27, 2009 at 6:32 am AP - President Barack Obama's budget aims to foster generic competition for costly biotech drugs used to treat cancer and other intractable ailments. Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 26, 2009 (HealthDay) February 26, 2009 at 11:49 pm HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Health Tip: Does Your Child Have an Ear Infection? (HealthDay) February 26, 2009 at 11:49 pm HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Ear infections are common in babies and young children. Unfortunately, youngsters who can't talk yet aren't able to tell you when something is wrong. Alzheimer's Plaques More Complex Than Thought (HealthDay) February 26, 2009 at 11:49 pm HealthDay - THURSDAY, Feb. 26 (HealthDay News) -- The impact of amyloid plaques in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease may be more complex than believed, U.S. researchers report. Yoga May Bring Calm to Breast Cancer Treatment (HealthDay) February 26, 2009 at 11:49 pm HealthDay - THURSDAY, Feb. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Yoga can improve the emotional health of breast cancer patients, contends a new U.S. study. Discovery could help adults grow new teeth when their own wear out (AP) February 26, 2009 at 9:27 pm AP - Ever wonder why sharks get several rows of teeth and people only get one? Some geneticists did, and their discovery could spur work to help adults one day grow new teeth when their own wear out. What's the Best Diet? Eating Less Food (Time.com) February 26, 2009 at 8:05 pm Time.com - The $40 billion U.S. diet industry would have you believe that a high-protein or low-fat or low-carb plan is the ticket to thinness. A new study suggests simply this: eat less. FDA slaps warning on heartburn drug tied to spasms (AP) February 26, 2009 at 5:22 pm AP - Federal health officials are adding their sternest warning to a heartburn drug that has been linked to muscle spasms.

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Top five health and beauty websites February 26, 2009 at 2:16 pm Save a fortune buying online. Empty up storage space at home buy in bulk and you'll never run out of shampoo again. British medical student commits suicide while working with African war victims February 26, 2009 at 11:37 am A promising British medical student who took a gap year to work with traumatised war victims in Africa has committed suicide while on holiday in a Kenyan beach resort. Children who watch TV are fatter February 26, 2009 at 10:08 am Young children who watch a lot of television are much fatter than those who do not scientists said today. Cambridge University students quarantined after vomiting bug outbreak February 26, 2009 at 9:47 am Dozens of Cambridge University students have been quarantined following an outbreak of a virulent vomiting bug on campus. Teenage pregnancies rise for first time in seven years February 26, 2009 at 6:20 am Teenage pregnancies have increased for the first time in seven years with a sharp rise among girls under 16 figures show.

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Study: Many heart guidelines based on thin evidence February 26, 2009 at 4:33 pm Nearly half of the guidelines issued to cardiologists by the country's leading heart organizations are based on low levels of evidence, according to a study published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Pig liver dish in China sickens 14 February 26, 2009 at 2:53 am A dish of stir-fried pig's liver served at a dinner party in Guangzhou, China, poisoned 14 people with what authorities think was an animal feed additive, a Chinese state-run news agency reported. Budget to include healthcare 'reserve fund' February 25, 2009 at 10:55 pm Two White House officials told CNN Wednesday that the proposed budget to be released Thursday will include a $646 billion health-care "reserve fund," which is intended to help pay to overhaul the nation's health-care system.

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Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 26, 2009 (HealthDay) February 26, 2009 at 5:03 pm HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Alzheimer's Plaques More Complex Than Thought (HealthDay) February 26, 2009 at 5:03 pm HealthDay - THURSDAY, Feb. 26 (HealthDay News) -- The impact of amyloid plaques in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease may be more complex than believed, U.S. researchers report. Discovery could help adults grow new teeth when their own wear out (AP) February 26, 2009 at 3:21 pm AP - Ever wonder why sharks get several rows of teeth and people only get one? Some geneticists did, and their discovery could spur work to help adults one day grow new teeth when their own wear out. What's the Best Diet? Eating Less Food (Time.com) February 26, 2009 at 2:15 pm Time.com - The $40 billion U.S. diet industry would have you believe that a high-protein or low-fat or low-carb plan is the ticket to thinness. A new study suggests simply this: eat less. Study: Old drugs might give TB a 1-2 punch (AP) February 26, 2009 at 2:00 pm AP - Scientists might have found a way to deal drug-resistant tuberculosis a one-two punch using two old, safe antibiotics — and studies in ill patients could begin later this year. Health Tip: Does Your Child Have an Ear Infection? (HealthDay) February 26, 2009 at 9:03 am HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Ear infections are common in babies and young children. Unfortunately, youngsters who can't talk yet aren't able to tell you when something is wrong. Yoga May Bring Calm to Breast Cancer Treatment (HealthDay) February 26, 2009 at 9:03 am HealthDay - THURSDAY, Feb. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Yoga can improve the emotional health of breast cancer patients, contends a new U.S. study. Survey: Health care cost keeps the doctor away (AP) February 26, 2009 at 7:15 am AP - One in four Americans said in a survey that someone in the family put off needed health care in the past year because of cost, including 16 percent who postponed surgery or a doctor's visit for chronic illness. Panel: Adopting from abroad? Get hepatitis A shot (AP) February 25, 2009 at 8:38 pm AP - A 51-year-old adoptive grandmother's hospitalization from hepatitis has helped spur new vaccination recommendations for people in close contact with children adopted from other countries.

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Teen pregnancy figures expected to rise February 26, 2009 at 3:31 am The number of teenagers getting pregnant is rising new figures are expected to show. Baby vaccine withdrawn over contamination fears February 26, 2009 at 1:52 am Thousands of doses of a meningitis C vaccine for babies have been withdrawn over fears of bacteria contamination. HRT 'doubles risk of deadly skin cancer' February 25, 2009 at 5:37 pm Women who take hormone replacement therapy to cope with the menopause could be doubling their risk of deadly skin cancer according to new research.

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FDA says India plant falsified generic drug data February 25, 2009 at 6:30 pm The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that it has stopped reviewing drug applications from an India-based pharmaceutical plant, alleging that officials there falsified data and test results in applications, some of which the agency has already approved.

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Low-carb? Low-fat? Study finds calories count more (AP) February 25, 2009 at 7:14 pm AP - Low-fat, low-carb or high-protein? The kind of diet doesn't matter, scientists say. All that really counts is cutting calories and sticking with it, according to a federal study that followed people for two years. However, participants had trouble staying with a single approach that long and the weight loss was modest for most. Study: Some prenatal vitamins lack enough iodine (AP) February 25, 2009 at 7:09 pm AP - Many brands of multivitamins for pregnant women may not contain all the iodine they claim, potentially putting babies at risk of poor brain development, a new study suggests. Obesity Just as Risky for Teens as Heavy Smoking (HealthDay) February 25, 2009 at 7:03 pm HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Being obese at age 18 increases the risk of premature death in adulthood as much as smoking more than 10 cigarettes a day, according to Swedish researchers. Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 25, 2009 (HealthDay) February 25, 2009 at 7:03 pm HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Work May Not Be Best for Young Kids (HealthDay) February 25, 2009 at 7:03 pm HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- A new study suggests it's possible that too much work might turn a youngster into a juvenile delinquent. Scientists Spot New Clue to Alzheimer's (HealthDay) February 25, 2009 at 7:03 pm HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Yale University researchers believe they've filled in an important missing link in understanding the development of Alzheimer's disease. Tests Might Diagnose, Predict Prostate Cancer (HealthDay) February 25, 2009 at 7:03 pm HealthDay - TUESDAY, Feb. 24 (HealthDay News) -- One study suggests that a simple urine test could pick out 50 percent of men with prostate cancer. Another study says that combining risk factors for prostate cancer may help predict the likelihood of developing the disease. Panel: Adopting from abroad? Get hepatitis A shot (AP) February 25, 2009 at 12:55 pm AP - A 51-year-old adoptive grandmother's death from hepatitis has helped spur new vaccination recommendations for people in close contact with children adopted from other countries. The Ethical and Legal Implications of Octuplets (LiveScience.com) February 25, 2009 at 9:19 am LiveScience.com - We all know about the old woman who lived in a shoe, the one with all those kids and who didn't know what to do. Well, one thing she didn't do was have eight more kids. And this wasn't because nothing rhymes with octuplets. Obesity Just as Risky for Teens as Heavy Smoking (HealthDay) February 25, 2009 at 9:02 am HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Being obese at age 18 increases the risk of premature death in adulthood as much as smoking more than 10 cigarettes a day, according to Swedish researchers. Tests Might Diagnose, Predict Prostate Cancer (HealthDay) February 25, 2009 at 9:02 am HealthDay - TUESDAY, Feb. 24 (HealthDay News) -- One study suggests that a simple urine test could pick out 50 percent of men with prostate cancer. Another study says that combining risk factors for prostate cancer may help predict the likelihood of developing the disease. Dentists wary of salon teeth-whitening treatments (AP) February 25, 2009 at 7:43 am AP - When Kelly Markos started offering teeth whitening in her upscale salon, she thought it would be a nice addition to her lineup of eyelash extensions, temporary tattoos and custom makeup.