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Health group didn't disclose HIV tests

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:37:14 GMT

Kaiser Permanente Northwest is apologizing to nearly 6,500 members in Oregon and Washington whose blood was tested for HIV without their knowledge or consent.

Ostomy saved me from a life in bathroom

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:13:37 GMT

Doug Yakich had a life-changing colostomy about two years ago. He hopes his essay will inspire a national conversation about ostomies.

Another round for the House on ACA

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:27:31 GMT

Only months away from the rollout of coverage for uninsured Americans, Republicans on Thursday were making their 37th attempt in a little more than two years to eliminate, defund or partly scale back the Affordable Care Act.

7 questions on cancer gene testing

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:13:38 GMT

Angelina Jolie's case highlights the importance of knowing one's family history and learning one's cancer risks in order to address them proactively.

Malaria, mosquitoes and human odor

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:01:06 GMT

Scientists are exploring how the malaria parasite itself may actually change a mosquito's behavior to make it more attracted to humans, as if controlling its mind so that the bug goes after us.

New virus sickens health care workers

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:48:13 GMT

The health care workers were exposed to patients with the novel coronavirus, or nCoV, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.

Shrinks, critics face off over manual

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:16:28 GMT

Prominent critics say the American Psychiatric Association is out of control, turning common human problems into mental illnesses in a trend they say will just make the "pop-a-pill" culture worse.

Copper may stop hospital infections

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:47:10 GMT

Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina explored covering key surfaces in hospital intensive care units in copper alloy, and found that this is an effective measure against the spread of some key types of bacterial infections.

5 ways to maximize your doctor's visit

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:24:17 GMT

You have all the tools you need to get the most out of your doctor's visit right at your fingertips. Technology can simplify your health care experience and help your doc help you. So get your smartphone on for better health.

Study: how sharply should we cut salt?

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:23:58 GMT

Make no mistake: Most Americans eat way too much, not just from salt shakers but because of sodium hidden inside processed foods and restaurant meals. But there's no good evidence that eating super-low levels offers benefits.

Why are moms in America lagging?

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:27:50 GMT

Carolyn Miles, the President and CEO of Save the Children,says the U.S. is 30th in Save the Children's annual index, below Canada, Belarus, Poland

Teens who text and drive may risk more

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:18:12 GMT

High school students who acknowledge texting while driving are more likely to engage in other risky behaviors, such as riding with a driver who has been drinking alcohol; not wearing a seat belt; or drinking and driving themselves, according to a new study.

Drug mfr agrees to $500 million penalty

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:22:24 GMT

A subsidiary of India's largest pharmaceutical company has agreed to pay $500 million in fines and civil penalties for selling adulterated drugs and lying about tests of the medications to federal regulators, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.

Record West Nile deaths last year

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:55:55 GMT

But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report found that there were far fewer illnesses overall, and fewer serious cases than in previous years.

Govt stops stroke prevention study

Sat, 11 May 2013 02:52:21 GMT

The government has halted a study testing treatments for a brain condition that can cause strokes after early results suggested invasive therapies were riskier than previously thought.

FDA denies request to block painkiller

Fri, 10 May 2013 23:18:35 GMT

In a surprise move Friday, federal health regulators denied a request by Endo Health Solutions to block generic versions of its painkiller Opana ER, which the company argued are more easily abused than its branded product.

Food allergy: What parents should know

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:21:42 GMT

The Centers for Disease Control reports that food allergies are on the rise in American children.

Dangerous virus newly found in France

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:02:30 GMT

A newly discovered and often deadly virus related to one that causes the common cold has struck another victim, this time in France.

New discovery may help end malaria

Thu, 09 May 2013 22:50:14 GMT

Researchers now believe they have discovered a way to track the spread of drug-resistant malaria, and this discovery may help to finally eradicate the disease.

Twins create life-saving allergy device

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:20:37 GMT

Evan and Eric Edwards developed Auvi-Q, a new epinephrine auto-injector, which launched in January.

Wrigley halts caffeine gum production

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:06:11 GMT

Alert Energy Caffeine Gum was introduced earlier this month by Wrigley, a division of Mars Inc. One piece contains 40 mg of caffeine, the same amount found in a half cup of coffee.

Disabled couple seek life together

Tue, 07 May 2013 23:25:33 GMT

The mentally disabled couple is not allowed to share a bedroom by the state-sanctioned nonprofits that run the group homes — a practice the newlyweds and their parents are now challenging in a federal civil rights lawsuit.

He studies where morals come from

Tue, 07 May 2013 23:06:17 GMT

Frans de Waal's research suggests morality is older than religion

FDA warns about epilepsy drug

Mon, 06 May 2013 23:26:41 GMT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning pregnant women to stay away from migraine medicine containing valproate. The agency says the drug can lead to decreased IQ scores in children whose mothers took the medication during pregnancy.

How can I treat eye allergy symptoms?

Mon, 06 May 2013 23:17:20 GMT

Pollen is an otherwise harmless substance, but if your immune system identifies it as an enemy that it needs to react to, it is then called an allergen and certain reactions occur in your body.

Medical miracle saves cholera victims

Fri, 03 May 2013 23:37:16 GMT

What exactly did David Nalin deliver to patients? Essentially, a mixture of salt, water and sugar in the right proportions. This simple idea has saved millions of lives -- not just from cholera, but from any diarrhea.

Unlocking crime using biological keys

Fri, 03 May 2013 22:53:35 GMT

"Nearly 200 studies have shown that a full half of aggression, crime and violence can be chalked up to genetic influences"

Grieving dad helps kids get to chemo

Fri, 03 May 2013 22:44:19 GMT

Richard Nares organizes free rides to the hospital for poor children with cancer. Nares lost his own son, Emilio, to leukemia in 2000: "It's like he's still with me"

New York school goes all-vegetarian

Thu, 02 May 2013 23:08:13 GMT

Active Learning Elementary School in Queens sees health and nutrition as part of educating the whole child

Childhood food, skin allergies rising

Thu, 02 May 2013 20:09:54 GMT

Food allergy prevalence increased from 3.4% to 5.1% between 1997 and 2011, while skin allergy prevalence more than doubled in the same time period.