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by AP 2 Sep 2010 at 3:01am Allergan Inc., the maker of wrinkle-smoothing Botox, has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a yearslong federal investigation into its marketing of the top-selling, botulin-based drug. by Reuters 2 Sep 2010 at 6:20am A study funded by Abbott Laboratories offered more detailed evidence that its weight-loss drug Meridia increases heart risks, prompting renewed calls by consumer advocates and others to pull the drug from the market. by HealthDay 2 Sep 2010 at 8:03am THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Many Americans have skewed perceptions when it comes to their weight, often believing they are lighter than they actually are, even when the scales are shouting otherwise, a new poll finds. by Reuters 2 Sep 2010 at 6:19am While staying mentally active in old age has been linked to a delayed onset of dementia, seniors who engage in such brain "exercise" may actually have a faster rate of decline once Alzheimer's is diagnosed, researchers reported Wedne... by AFP 2 Sep 2010 at 4:27am The chief of the UNAIDS agency said Thursday that global contributions to fighting the disease are dropping off for the first time in 15 years amid tough economic times. by Reuters 2 Sep 2010 at 11:21am Companies are cutting healthcare costs further amid a continuing sour economy, scaling back benefits and shifting a greater share of the expense to employees. by Reuters 2 Sep 2010 at 10:35am The estrogen-like compounds found in soy could help postmenopausal women get a better night's sleep, according to a small study. by Reuters 2 Sep 2010 at 12:19pm Women who start menstruating early may be at increased risk of asthma and poor lung function, new research shows. by Reuters 2 Sep 2010 at 2:33pm A cell phone text message -- and the buzz or beep that signals its arrival -- may not help a woman remember to pop her birth control pill, a new study suggests. by AFP 2 Sep 2010 at 1:05pm Researchers have discovered a promising new malaria drug with the potential to treat resistant strains of the deadly disease in a single dose, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science. by Reuters 2 Sep 2010 at 2:38pm Pakistan's displaced flood victims say a lack of clean water and high temperatures are causing illnesses sweeping through relief camps with children most at risk. by Reuters 2 Sep 2010 at 1:54pm An experimental Novartis drug can clear malaria infection in mice with a single dose and scientists say it shows promise as a possible future treatment for one of the world's major killer diseases. by AFP 2 Sep 2010 at 2:16pm A groundbreaking new test can accurately diagnose drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) in as little as two hours, researchers wrote in a study published Thursday in the New England Journal of Medicine. by Reuters 2 Sep 2010 at 1:46pm When it comes to changing health behaviors, it takes more than a far-flung network of friends on Facebook egging you on. It takes a jostling herd, U.S. researchers said on Thursday. by Reuters 2 Sep 2010 at 2:30pm A study funded by Abbott Laboratories offered more detailed evidence that its weight-loss drug Meridia increases heart risks, prompting renewed calls by consumer advocates and others to pull the drug from the market. 2 Sep 2010 at 8:03am One of the important reasons that many families list for breastfeeding is that it is free. 1 Sep 2010 at 5:26am The first signs of pregnancy before missed period is more or less similar to premenstrual syndrome, experienced just before periods. 31 Aug 2010 at 10:47am Labor Day is next Monday in the US and I have always thought it was funny to be in labor on Labor Day. 31 Aug 2010 at 3:28am For women who want to know all about hysterical pregnancy, you have come to the right page. 30 Aug 2010 at 10:58am Talking to other pregnant women and mothers was something I didn't quite appreciate when I was pregnant as much as I realize now. 29 Aug 2010 at 1:40am I am pregnant now for the 3rd time. I have a boy and a girl with another girl on the way. 27 Aug 2010 at 12:14pm The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting that the provisional birth data for 2009 shows a 2.6% decrease in the number of births. 26 Aug 2010 at 7:56am Packing for labor and delivery is always a fun task. Sure, you see people in the throes of labor, madly throwing things into a bag at the last minute, and while that happens, my bet is that most people plan way ahead for this one. 25 Aug 2010 at 11:41pm A 1999 case report describes a 29-year-old man who developed the delusional belief that he was pregnant. 25 Aug 2010 at 12:07pm When Elizabeth Hasselbeck welcomed her one son , she was asked if she got an epidural for pain relief in labor, she says "I did but I think I'm immune to the epidural, because it didn't work for me. 24 Aug 2010 at 6:23pm Citing the fact that 10-40% of c-section moms will have an infection, The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists now recommends that IV antibiotics be given an hour before a c-section to help lower that number. 24 Aug 2010 at 10:02am When do you get a false positive pregnancy test? And why? Read this article to know the circumstances responsible for a false positive pregnancy test. 23 Aug 2010 at 7:34pm Some women also include food cravings, or darkening of the areola as some early symptoms of pregnancy. 23 Aug 2010 at 10:14am Most people already know how women can feel during a pregnancy, but what about men? A Wakito University, New Zealand study is out to give some attention to men's reactions to pregnancy, including food cravings, weight gain, and labor pains. 22 Aug 2010 at 11:26am Are you trying to get pregnant? Trying to figure out if you're pregnant or not can be a big deal. |
2 Sep 2010 at 2:33pm NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A cell phone text message -- and the buzz or beep that signals its arrival -- may not help a woman remember to pop her birth control pill, a new study suggests. 29 Aug 2010 at 1:49pm An international scientific team has identified for the first time a genetic risk factor associated with common migraines and say their research could open the way for new treatments to prevent migraine attacks. 24 Aug 2010 at 8:40am Women who need a C-section should get antibiotics before, not after, they're cut — preferably within an hour of the start of surgery, says a new guideline for the nation's obstetricians. 18 Aug 2010 at 3:27pm When woman ovulates, her behavior changes in a startling number of ways from the way she walks, talks and dresses to the men she flirts with, according to new research. 18 Aug 2010 at 3:17pm Brothers may delay their sisters from becoming women and from having sex, new findings from Australia suggest. 13 Aug 2010 at 5:28pm When people experience tension with someone and sidestep confrontation, it can be bad for their health, a study says. Those who avoided conflict had more physical problems the next day than those who argued. 13 Aug 2010 at 4:58pm U.S. health officials on Friday approved a new "morning-after" pill shown to prevent pregnancy for up to 5 days after unprotected sex. 10 Aug 2010 at 2:46pm
6 Aug 2010 at 4:41pm NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A copper intrauterine device was 100 percent effective at emergency contraception in a study of almost 2000 Chinese women who had the device implanted up to 5 days after unprotected sex. 5 Aug 2010 at 8:47am Infertility will strike one in eight American couples. So why are so many of us hiding this struggle from our friends and family? 1 Aug 2010 at 11:36am The mythical fountain of youth discovered? No, even better! We’ve found proven ways to live a longer, fuller life . 28 Jul 2010 at 9:08am
28 Jul 2010 at 8:35am Differences in how men and women handle conflict means defensiveness isn't always bad. 28 Jul 2010 at 8:35am 27 Jul 2010 at 8:21am This fall, the health care overhaul will require new health plans to begin providing a range of preventive health services at no cost to patients. Should contraception be included? |
2 Sep 2010 at 7:00am The Los Angeles Times: "As state leaders blast giant health insurers for raising rates, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's administration has quietly allowed hefty increases for thousands of sick or jobless Californians who must rely on expensive safety-net coverage -- if they want insurance at all... 2 Sep 2010 at 2:00am Quidel Corporation (NASDAQ: QDEL), a leading provider of rapid diagnostic testing solutions, announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the sale of Quidel's RapidVue® hCG test, a lateral flow pregnancy immunoassay for the qualitative detection of human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)... 1 Sep 2010 at 10:00am An examination of data conducted by Dag Moster, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Bergen, Norway found that infants entering the world at term or later are associated with an increased risk of cerebral palsy (CP). This JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) published study first appeared on September 1, 2010. CP is the most common cause of physical disability children... 1 Sep 2010 at 7:00am Monkeypox Prevalence Surges In Smallpox 'Vaccine Naive' In Congo The New York Times reports on monkeypox cases, which are "surging in tropical Africa... 1 Sep 2010 at 6:00am During the 63rd U.N. Department of Public Information/NGO Conference on Monday in Melbourne, Australia, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon "call[ed] on delegates to do more to save the lives of mothers and babies," the Australian Associated Press/Sydney Morning Herald reports (Alexander/Rose, 8/30)... 1 Sep 2010 at 6:00am The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has raised added concern about a study released by The Urban Institute that shows more than one-half of babies in poverty are being raised by mothers living with depression -- creating parenting and child development challenges... 31 Aug 2010 at 6:00am A new study led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) epidemiologists has found that women who took over-the-counter decongestants during their pregnancies are less likely to give birth prematurely... 31 Aug 2010 at 5:00am The Canadian government started rolling out its maternal health program in Africa as Minister of International Co-operation Bev Oda embarked on a seven-day visit to Mali and Mozambique, the Globe and Mail reports (York, 8/27)... 31 Aug 2010 at 5:00am MDGs Are Less About Timeline, More About Identifiable Progress "Between the catastrophes of the Haiti earthquake and the Pakistan floods, there was actually some good news this spring on the global health front, which offers hope that the United Nations' ambitious Millennium Development Goals might not be at a standstill... 31 Aug 2010 at 5:00am Medical experts are concerned about the significant number of elective deliveries (C-sections and induced labor) that are being scheduled for non-medical reasons prior to 39 weeks of pregnancy. This troubling trend can lead to serious health consequences for the baby, as well as potential dangers for the mother. Many expectant mothers are not aware of the dangers of delivering too soon... 31 Aug 2010 at 3:00am Specifically asking young women during visits to family planning clinics whether their partners had attempted to force them to become pregnant - a type of intimate-partner violence called reproductive coercion - dramatically reduced the likelihood that the women would continue to experience such pressures, according to a new pilot study led by researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine... 31 Aug 2010 at 3:00am Medical experts point to a disturbing trend of expectant mothers who are choosing to deliver their babies for non-medical reasons before 39 weeks of pregnancy. Research published in the July 2010 issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology reveals just how prevalent elective deliveries are in the U.S. In that study of 7,804 women giving birth for the first time, labor was induced in 43... 31 Aug 2010 at 2:00am Exposure to stress in the womb could be more harmful to males after birth than females, researchers have found... 30 Aug 2010 at 4:00am In Nebraska, a federal judge recently approved an agreement to block a law that would have required extensive screenings for women seeking abortions, while a county judge denied a request to restore prenatal care services for low-income women. Summaries appear below... 30 Aug 2010 at 4:00am More than 50% of infants in poverty are raised by mothers with mild to severe depression, which could contribute to problems in parenting and child development, according to a study by the Washington, D.C.-based Urban Institute, the Washington Post reports... |
31 Aug 2010 at 7:00am An analysis of data from Denmark finds no associated increased risk of major birth defects for mothers who were exposed during the first trimester of pregnancy to the antiviral drugs acyclovir, valacyclovir and famciclovir, often used to treat herpes simplex and herpes zoster infections, according to a new study. 30 Aug 2010 at 4:00pm A new study by epidemiologists has found that women who took over-the-counter decongestants during their pregnancies are less likely to give birth prematurely. 29 Aug 2010 at 11:00pm Specifically asking young women during visits to family planning clinics whether their partners had attempted to force them to become pregnant -- a type of intimate-partner violence called reproductive coercion -- dramatically reduced the likelihood that the women would continue to experience such pressures, according to a new pilot study. 28 Aug 2010 at 7:00pm A new study finds that exposure of pregnant female mice to the endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A may produce adverse reproductive consequences on gene expression in fetal ovaries as early as 12 hours after the mother has first been exposed to the chemical. 27 Aug 2010 at 7:00pm Meconium, the dark and tarry stools passed by a baby during the first few days after birth, can be used to determine how much the mother smoked, or if she was exposed to tobacco smoke during pregnancy. Researchers measured tobacco smoke metabolites in meconium samples from 337 babies, finding that they correlated well with reported smoke exposure and other markers of tobacco smoke exposure. 27 Aug 2010 at 4:00pm Mothers who did not breastfeed their children have significantly higher rates of type 2 diabetes later in life than moms who breastfed, a new study finds. Twenty-seven percent of mothers who did not breastfeed developed type 2 diabetes and were almost twice as likely to develop the disease as women who had breastfed or never given birth. 26 Aug 2010 at 7:00am Clinical depression and anxiety during pregnancy results in smaller babies that are more likely to die in infancy, according to new research. The study, which focused on women living in rural Bangladesh, provides the first finding of its kind in a non-Western population. The research indicates that mental health issues are likely to be a primary contributor to infant mortality and poor child health, above poverty, malnutrition or low socio-economic status. 19 Aug 2010 at 10:00pm Children who were exposed to organophosphate pesticides before birth were more likely to develop attention disorders years later, according to a new study. Researchers linked higher maternal concentrations of pesticide metabolites during pregnancy to greater odds of attention problems in children at age 5. The study adds to a growing body of evidence that organophosphate pesticide exposure can impact human health. 17 Aug 2010 at 10:00pm Healthy women trying for a baby may have reduced chances of becoming pregnant in any month if they are stressed, the results of a study suggest. 16 Aug 2010 at 4:00pm The first study to compare the effectiveness of the birth control pill in women with marked weight differences has found that the pill works equally well in women with obesity and thinner women. This new finding by physician-scientists refutes a long-held conviction among many doctors that the pill may not reliably prevent pregnancy in women who are overweight or obese. 15 Aug 2010 at 11:00pm Physical abuse and maltreatment by in-laws is not uncommon among pregnant and postpartum women in India, and may be compromising maternal and child health, according to a new study. 12 Aug 2010 at 7:00pm Psychologists have found that exposure during pregnancy to certain immune proteins, such as those produced in response to the flu, leads to increased risk for brain abnormalities associated with schizophrenia in offspring. 9 Aug 2010 at 7:00pm Scientists and fertility doctors have long tried to figure out what makes a good egg that will produce a healthy embryo. It's a critical to know which eggs isolated from a woman will produce the best embryos and ultimately babies. New research reveals eggs need a tremendous dose of zinc to reach maturity and be ready for fertilization -- a finding that may ultimately help physicians assess the best eggs for fertility treatment. 6 Aug 2010 at 10:00am Women who conceive within six months of an initial miscarriage have the best chance of having a healthy pregnancy with the lowest complication rates, according to new research. 6 Aug 2010 at 4:00am A large population-based study looks at two or more pregnancies in the same mother and provides evidence that excess maternal weight gain is a strong, independent predictor of high birth weight. |
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