OC’s Rogge sees threat in designer steroids
Feb 02 05

The discovery of a new designer steroid shows anti-doping authorities need better intelligence-gathering, the International Olympic Committee president said on Tuesday.

Jacques Rogge praised… OC’s Rogge sees threat in designer steroids   

 

Senators warn USDA to justify Canada mad cow rule
Feb 02 05

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns will defend an administration plan to reopen the border to Canadian cattle at a Senate hearing on Thursday, where he… Senators warn USDA to justify Canada mad cow rule   

 

Survey shows pregnant women forced out of jobs
Feb 02 05

About 30,000 working women in Britain are sacked, made redundant or leave their jobs every year because they are pregnant, a survey by the… Survey shows pregnant women forced out of jobs   

 

New U.S. HHS chief calls for Medicaid changes
Feb 02 05

New Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt on Tuesday called for changes in the Medicaid program for the poor, including an end… New U.S. HHS chief calls for Medicaid changes   

 

China says meningitis outbreak routine
Feb 02 05

China sought on Wednesday to play down fears of a meningitis outbreak, echoing World Health Organisation (WHO) comments that the incidents were routine and… China says meningitis outbreak routine   

 

Plan for Cuban public smoking ban has few fuming
Feb 02 05

Few smokers in Cuba, a nation synonymous with hand-rolled cigars long favored by such famous aficionados as its own revolutionary leader, are fuming… Plan for Cuban public smoking ban has few fuming   

 

Companies write to oppose draft asbestos bill
Feb 02 05

A group of asbestos defendant companies and insurers has declared its opposition to a Senate proposal curbing asbestos claims, and warned that industry groups… Companies write to oppose draft asbestos bill   

 

Occasion drinking accounts for more injuries
Feb 02 05

Moderate drinking accounts for more injuries than heavy drinking does, simply because more people tend to drink small amounts, according to a new… Occasion drinking accounts for more injuries   

 

Catalonia plans cannabis prescriptions
Feb 02 05

Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region is planning to make cannabis available by prescription to the seriously ill, a regional health official said on Tuesday.

The… Catalonia plans cannabis prescriptions   

 

Dyslexia slows drivers’ reactions: report
Feb 02 05

Dyslexia, a reading and writing disorder, can slow a driver’s reaction time as much as drinking moderate amounts of alcohol, according to the results… Dyslexia slows drivers’ reactions: report   

 

Sense of well-being maintained after transplant
Feb 02 05

The psychological well-being of patients after lung transplantation is not significantly different from that in the general population, results of a small study suggest.… Sense of well-being maintained after transplant   

 

Tobacco takes aim at whistleblower in U.S. trial.
Feb 02 05

Tobacco industry whistleblower Jeffrey Wigand conceded some “technical inaccuracies” in prior testimony but insisted cigarette makers had knowingly produced an unsafe product as… Tobacco takes aim at whistleblower in U.S. trial.   

 

US blacks in south at greater risk of stroke death
Feb 02 05

Compared with African Americans living in other regions of the United States, those in the south have a higher risk of death from stroke… US blacks in south at greater risk of stroke death   

 

Asian bird flu endemic and may worsen - OIE/FAO
Feb 02 05

The deadly bird flu virus remains endemic in parts of Asia, where it will not be eradicated soon and poultry movements following the tsunami… Asian bird flu endemic and may worsen - OIE/FAO   

 

Many parents apply insect repellant incorrectly
Feb 02 05

More than one third of parents visiting Maryland campgrounds disregard label directions when applying potentially toxic insect repellant to their kids, new research reports.

Many parents apply insect repellant incorrectly   
 

Patient records often missing, U.S. study finds
Feb 02 05

Medical records are frequently incomplete or missing during patient visits to the doctor, posing potential danger and wasting time, a survey of physicians said… Patient records often missing, U.S. study finds   

 

New Hamilton hospital receiving heavy usage
Feb 02 05

The Hamilton General Hospital board of directors held their first regular meeting in the board room of the new hospital last Friday at noon.… New Hamilton hospital receiving heavy usage   

 

People Injured In Plane Crash Taken To Local NJ Hospitals
Feb 02 05

People injured in the plane crash were taken to local hospitals. Some of the injured individuals were taken to Hackensack University Medical Center while… People Injured In Plane Crash Taken To Local NJ Hospitals   

 

Medical Problems Cause Half of Personal Bankruptcies
Feb 02 05

Illness and medical bills contributed to roughly half the personal bankruptcy filings in 2001, affecting as many as 2.2 million Americans, a new Harvard… Medical Problems Cause Half of Personal Bankruptcies   

 

Stroke Death Rate High For Black Men in South
Feb 02 05

Stroke kills more black men than white men, especially in the southern states of the U.S., researchers say.

For example, in South Carolina, African-American… Stroke Death Rate High For Black Men in South   

 

Woman Claims Hospital Left Fetal Heart Monitor Inside Her
Feb 02 05

A woman has sued Mountain View’s El Camino Hospital, accusing staffers of leaving a piece of a fetal heart monitor inside her abdomen.

Surinderjit… Woman Claims Hospital Left Fetal Heart Monitor Inside Her   

 

Pope’s Condition Stabilizes in Hospital
Feb 02 05

Pope John Paul II had a restful night and his condition stabilized after he was rushed to a hospital with breathing trouble, but he… Pope’s Condition Stabilizes in Hospital   

 

Bone marrow stem cells generate heart tissue
Feb 02 05

A previously undescribed population of adult human stem cells, derived from bone marrow, is capable of forming three different cell types and of self-renewal.

Bone marrow stem cells generate heart tissue   
 

Phobias linked to fatal heart attacks in women
Feb 02 05

New research indicates that women with phobias, such as a fear of open spaces or heights, may be at increased risk for fatal heart… Phobias linked to fatal heart attacks in women   

 

Eating Disorders May Jeopardize Pregnancy Outcomes
Feb 02 05

The results of a Swedish study confirm that fetal outcome may be compromised in women with a past or active eating disorder. “These women… Eating Disorders May Jeopardize Pregnancy Outcomes   

 
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