Tuesday, February 10, 2009

2/10 Telegraph Health




There's more to the pain of autism than the MMR debate
February 9, 2009 at 1:36 pm

It is sad that Dr Andrew Wakefield's research on a gut condition linked to autism has been lost along with his reputation says Gill Hornby.

How life has preserved its mystery
February 9, 2009 at 12:20 pm

Despite a century and a half of research since Darwin our existence is still a thing of wonder argues our medical columnist.

Toddler makes full recovery after spending 20 minutes under water
February 9, 2009 at 11:58 am

A toddler who fell into a swimming pool and spent almost 20 minutes submerged under water has amazed doctors and defied medical science by making a full recovery.

Grating cheese 'cuts risk of heart disease' says Food Standards Agency
February 9, 2009 at 11:19 am

Grating cheese rather than slicing it could cut your risk of dying from heart disease according to the Food Standards Agency.

Help me my brain's gone blank
February 9, 2009 at 10:53 am

Scientists have discovered that "baby brain" is nothing more than a convenient fiction.

"I was pregnant by another man when I got married. Now I want my longlost lover back."
February 9, 2009 at 10:07 am

Lifeclass: Lesley Garner offers advice to one divorced and lonely reader.

Hibiscus tea could help cut blood pressure
February 9, 2009 at 8:11 am

Drinking tea made from flowers of the hibiscus shrub may help cut blood pressure a study has shown.

LifeCoach: recovering from knee surgery
February 9, 2009 at 7:51 am

Our panel of experts answers your questions and hands out advice.

Instinctive decisions 'may be better than conscious choices'
February 9, 2009 at 4:38 am

Instinctive decisions may be better than those based on conscious thought research suggests.

The healing powers of art therapy
February 9, 2009 at 2:08 am

A new exhibition showcases work created by clients during valuable art therapy sessions.


2/10 CNN.com - Health




Could smoking pot raise testicular cancer risk?
February 9, 2009 at 2:46 am

Do men who frequently smoke pot have a higher risk of testicular cancer than those who do not? It's possible, according to a new study. However, the researchers say the link is currently a "hypothesis" that needs further testing.


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IBM Joins the Google PHR Bandwagon
February 9, 2009 at 8:08 am

IBM has partnered with Google Inc., and the Continua Health Alliance® to roll out a new software that would automatically direct patient medical results from personal medical devices into personal health records (PHR), including Google's online PHR platform, Google Health. The open, interoperable software, designed to support PHRs with accurate and up-to-date information, was demonstrated [...]