Too few UK cancer patients are receiving state-of-the-art radiotherapy care, experts from Cancer Research UK say. Link

Scientists are concerned that exposure to chemicals used in non-stick frying pans could raise cholesterol levels in children after finding a link. Link

Scientists publish the results of a study on children that shows ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, could be caused by a virus. Link

People with a mental illness are no more likely to be violent unless they abuse drugs or alcohol, a study suggests. Link

A type two diabetes drug is still being prescribed in the UK two months after it was recommended for withdrawal, BBC Panorama learns. Link

Nearly one in four junior doctors drop out of their NHS training after two years, figures show. Link

Scientists say they have established one reason why gum disease may increase the risk of heart disease. Link

Israeli scientists believe they have identified why Arabic is particularly hard to learn to read. Link

Tests on a type of breast implant filled with an unapproved gel have shown no evidence they are unsafe, UK experts say. Link

Edinburgh scientists are attempting to find the trigger which leads older people to develop dementia. Link

Model/actress Molly Sims talks work and play: how she's recently added jewelry designer to her résumé, why her strict workout regimen lets her not stress about what she eats, and what she's most grateful for. Link

Terminally ill cancer patients struggling with anxiety may get some relief from a guided 'trip' on the hallucinogenic drug psilocybin, a new study suggests. Link

Officials in Bangladesh are working to control an anthrax outbreak that has infected nearly 300 people since its first detection two weeks ago. Link

I come from a small-ish town in Oklahoma where we've never met a vegetable we couldn't fry and the only things more super-sized than our portions are the huge church complexes that alternate with fast-food restaurants along our roads. Link

West Nile Virus has killed 15 people in northern Greece and sickened 158 others, the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday. Link

For women carrying multiple fetuses, a medical argument for reducing that number is clear. But the decision isn't always clear-cut. Link

All those late nights spent trolling Facebook, texting friends, and cramming for tests may be taking a toll on teenagers' diets, a new study suggests. Link

Ohio State offensive lineman Andrew Miller wants to be first in line for a vaccine this year. Here are five things you should know. Link

If you cross your eyes, they'll stay that way. If you have wet hair, you'll catch a cold. Some adages -- about nutrition, home remedies, and more -- need an update. Link

Turns out, many of life's greatest indulgences bring big health benefits -- helping you stay slim, fight off the blues, and kick disease to the curb. Link

By 2010-09-06T16:47:59Z NEW YORK (AP) -- Federal regulators have backed off a plan to remove a Shire PLC low blood-pressure treatment from the market after warning in August that the drug has not been proven effective.... Link

By LAURAN NEERGAARD 2010-09-06T13:48:45Z WASHINGTON (AP) -- It's hard to predict which pills will best lower which patient's high blood pressure, but researchers are hunting ways to better personalize therapy - perhaps even using a blood test.... Link

By 2010-09-06T10:35:00Z YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) -- UNICEF says more than 300 people have died in the West African nation of Cameroon from the country's worst cholera outbreak in 20 years.... Link

By MIN LEE 2010-09-06T10:13:05Z HONG KONG (AP) -- The vaccine used to contain the recent swine flu pandemic was effective, but health authorities will need to ramp up the speed and volume of production during the next global outbreak, a World Health Organization official said Monday.... Link

By MIN LEE 2010-09-05T13:10:52Z HONG KONG (AP) -- A leading virus expert urged health authorities around the world Sunday to stay vigilant even though the recent swine flu pandemic was less deadly than expected, warning that bird flu could spark the next global outbreak.... Link

By 2010-09-04T10:35:32Z N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) -- Health officials in Chad say an outbreak of cholera in the Central African nation has killed at least 41 people.... Link

By MIKE STOBBE 2010-09-03T01:56:00Z ATLANTA (AP) -- Could your kitchen at home pass a restaurant inspection?... Link

By MATTHEW PERRONE 2010-09-02T08:01:52Z WASHINGTON (AP) -- 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.... Link

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE 2010-09-01T22:27:54Z Scientists are reporting a major advance in diagnosing tuberculosis: A new test can reveal in less than two hours, with very high accuracy, whether someone has the disease and if it's resistant to the main drug for treating it.... Link

By STEPHANIE NANO 2010-09-01T22:25:41Z NEW YORK (AP) -- Editors of a top medical journal call Meridia 'another flawed diet pill' and question whether it should stay on the market as a study shows it raises the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with heart problems.... Link

Research shows injury rates rise as runners increase their weekly mileage. Personal trainers and coaches are now helping Type-A runners realize their limits. Link

What can you do when your depressed or mentally ill loved one won't get treatment -- or denies he or she even has a problem? Link

Scientists are working on answering a basic question: What makes a punch painful? Link

Researchers have discovered a mysterious protein in cells of people as they age and are examining its role in heart disease. Link

The British Medical Journal said diabetes drug Avandia should be withdrawn from sale. But GlaxoSmithKline said it has extensive documentation of the drug's benefits. Link

In The Research Report, Jeremy Singer-Vine summarizes new medical findings on infant pain; circadian rhythms; lung cancer; cognitive exercise; migraine; low-carbohydrate diets; esophageal cancer and heart health. Link

An international team of scientists has identified a promising drug candidate that represents an entirely new class of medicines to treat malaria, one of the biggest killers in the developing world. Link

Faced with austerity programs and health-care reforms around the world, Roche launched a cost-cutting plan that may include job reductions and a revamp of its research-and-development business Link

Walgreen said same-store sales rose for the third straight month in August and disclosed it will swap most of its long-term-care pharmacy business for substantially all of Omnicare's home-infusion operations. Link

Abbott pulled the plug on the sale of its European flu-vaccine business when initial bids came in below the company's expectations. Link

Jesse Bolton is a pretty buff guy. He's in the Navy, and a few mosquitoes don't scare him much. But he has seen what the bite of a malaria-carrying insect can do. One of his squadmates picked it up in Africa a few years ago. Malaria - Health - Infectious disease - Conditions and Diseases - Parasitic Link

After Ann Callan, 85, fell and broke four ribs, she spent six days at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring. Doctors and nurses examined her daily and gave her medications and oxygen to help her breathe. But when she was discharged in early January, her family got a surprise: Medicare would not pa... Hospital - Medicare - United States - Health - Medicine Link

The Food and Drug Administration is poised to approve the first genetically modified animal for human consumption, a highly anticipated decision that is stirring controversy and could mark a turning point in the way American food is produced. Food and Drug Administration - Science and Technology - Biotechnology - Genetics - Genetic engineering Link

About this time last year, voters and politicians were consumed by the rumor, fanned by health-care overhaul opponents, that the legislation would include 'death panels' of government bureaucrats who could 'pull the plug on Grandma' if she needed costly care. Law - Death Penalty - Crime and Justice - Capital punishment - Business Link

A bright spot in the nation's flickering economy is that Americans used less energy last year than in 2008, according to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory , which recently published its findings online . British thermal unit - Energy - Technology - United States - Conservation Link

THE QUESTION Might the pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia be relieved by tai chi, the mind-body exercise of Chinese origin that combines gentle, graceful, continuous movements with deep breathing and relaxation techniques? Fibromyalgia - Health - Musculoskeletal Disorders - Conditions and Diseases - Connective Tissue Link

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Cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 killer of men and women in the United States, in part because heart attack victims often don't recognize the symptoms and delay getting care. Of course, it's better to identify heart disease before you have an attack, but that's not always easy. And doctor... Heart disease - Health - Home - Conditions and Diseases - Cardiovascular Disorders Link

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The egg industry, already battling a salmonella outbreak, is spending millions of dollars to fend off increasing efforts to ban cramped chicken cages. Business - Poultry - Meat and Seafood - Food and Related Products - United States Link

Psychologists have discovered that some of the most hallowed advice on study habits is flat wrong. Link

Rat prostate cells under a microscope that have been exposed to BPA,Everyone is exposed to BPA, but after hundreds of studies, there is no consensus about its safety. Link

More than a quarter of doctor visits each year for illnesses like coughs, fevers and stomachaches take place in hospital emergency rooms, a study has found. Link

Vegan eating has had a growth spurt in recent years, but a victory on a Food Network baking show this summer has showered attention on vegan food's fine taste. Link

Communicating a patient's story is a matter of getting right and saying it fast. Link

Controlled trials suggest that a topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug in a cream is as effective as their oral counterparts for treating osteoarthritis, soreness and tendinitis. Link

As more immigrants crowd their waiting rooms, a growing number of hospitals are adopting practices intended to improve care for an increasingly diverse patient population. Link

Research indicates the test is 98 percent accurate when compared with positive results from the old method ? examination of sputum by a trained microscopist. Link

Patients with persistent nerve damage inhaled, and felt better, but did not get high, a Canadian study reports. Link

Children under 5 who do not get at least 10 hours of sleep at night are almost twice as likely to be overweight or obese later in childhood, a new study reports. Link

20 August 2010 -- WHO suggests that countries should be prepared to implement hospital infection control measures to limit the spread of multi-drug resistant strains and to reinforce national policy on prudent use of antibiotics, reducing the generation of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Link

10 August 2010 -- The new H1N1 virus has largely run its course and the world is no longer in phase 6 of influenza pandemic alert, but in the post-pandemic period. Link

3 August 2010 -- The worst floods on record in Pakistan are placing the health of hundreds of thousands of people at risk, with a high threat of water-borne disease outbreaks and immense damage to health facilities. WHO is coordinating the response of health partners and supporting Pakistani authorities by sending medicines and related health supplies capable of treating more than 200 000 people. Link

30 July 2010 -- Malnutrition is responsible for one-third of the 8.8 million deaths annually among children under five. Breastfeeding is a key to improve infant and young child nutrition. The 'Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding' ensure right start for every infant and the necessary support for mothers to breastfeed. Link

21 July 2010 -- In addition to promoting healthy lifestyle choices the agreement aims to support physical activity, sports for all, Tobacco Free Olympic Games, and the prevention of childhood obesity. Link

20 July 2010 -- WHO has made new recommendations with the objective of reducing and eventually eliminating new HIV infections in children. To reduce the number of infants that are infected with HIV each year, WHO recommends that all women with HIV receive antiretroviral drugs to protect against transmission during pregnancy, delivery or breastfeeding. Link

19 July 2010 -- WHO estimates that 1.2 million more people received HIV treatment in 2009 than in 2008. In addition HIV-related mortality can be reduced by 20% in the next five years if guidelines for early treatment are put into action. Link

6 July 2010 -- The maximum amount of melamine allowed in powdered infant formula is 1 mg/kg according to new rulings from the UN's food standards body, Codex Alimentarius Commission. The Commission also issued new guidance for hygienic measures for safer fresh salads and seafood. Link

29 June 2010 -- A WHO network helps cities design urban settings that enables older people to remain active and continue to be healthy participants in society. Link

18 June 2010 -- Accurate dosing of medicines for children is crucial, especially between the ages of 0 to12 months. Dosing errors in children this young can have devastating results. The newly released WHO Model Formulary for Children can help alleviate this problem with information on using over 240 essential medicines for children aged under 12. Link

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