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Energy Drink Health Risks
Posted by on February 16, 2011
Something we suspected all along!
‘New Report Warns of Energy Drink Health Risks for Children’ on Fluent News. Here is the link: http://fluentnews.com/s/26466086
Pacemaker, 1933
Posted by on February 16, 2011
FIRST MENTION: Pacemaker, 1933
The Times reported on a demonstration of the “artificial pacemaker,” but the device and various successors were not ready for prime time until decades later.
NYTimes: For Cold Virus, Zinc May Edge Out Even Chicken Soup
Posted by on February 16, 2011
Scientists haven’t discovered a cure for the common cold, but researchers now say zinc may be the next best thing.
NYTimes: Screening: Doctors’ Group Urges Fewer Scans for Lower Back Pain
Posted by on February 12, 2011
From The New York Times:
VITAL SIGNS: Screening: Doctors’ Group Urges Fewer Scans for Lower Back Pain
The American College of Physicians says routinely ordering X-rays and CT or M.R.I. scans drives up health care costs and doesn’t help resolve the problem.
Income Disparity
Posted by on February 10, 2011
Read about ‘A snapshot of income disparity’ on Fluent News. Here is the link: http://fluentnews.com/s/8716
NYTimes: A Debate Bigger Than Reform
Posted by on February 10, 2011
From The New York Times:
EDITORIAL: A Debate Bigger Than Reform
There is an intense debate playing out in political and legal circles about the Constitution and Congress’s power to solve national problems.
Better Drug Ads, Fewer Side Effects
Posted by on February 10, 2011
From The New York Times:
OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR: Better Drug Ads, Fewer Side Effects
Congress should pass legislation to let drug companies develop joint ad campaigns that are specific to certain ailments but not to any particular drug.
NYTimes: Health Law Provision Raises Antitrust Concerns
Posted by on February 10, 2011
From The New York Times:
Health Law Provision Raises Antitrust Concerns
The Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department are in a struggle over policing an area of the health care law.
Medical Treatment, Out of Reach
Posted by on February 10, 2011
From The New York Times:
Medical Treatment, Out of Reach
Medical device executives say regulation by the Food and Drug Administration has hurt the industry domestically.
Lymph Node Study Shakes Pillar of Breast Cancer Care
Posted by on February 10, 2011
From The New York Times:
Lymph Node Study Shakes Pillar of Breast Cancer Care
For about 20 percent of breast cancer patients, removing cancerous nodes, a painful measure that can cause complications, does not improve survival or prevent cancer recurrence, researchers say.
Diet News
- Mediterranean diet associated with decreased risk of dementia, study finds
- MIND and Mediterranean diets associated with fewer Alzheimer's plaques and tangles
- A good night's sleep may make it easier to stick to exercise and diet goals
- Reducing social media use significantly improves body image in teens, young adults
- Fructose could drive Alzheimer's disease
- Sugar is processed differently in the brains of obesity-prone vs. obesity-resistant rats
- Study finds obesity-related neurodegeneration mimics Alzheimer's disease
Health News
- Georgia senators send gender care restrictions to governor
- Superbug fungus cases rose dramatically during pandemic
- Missouri Senate endorses transgender health restrictions
- Paul Newman's camp for sick kids rises from the ashes
- Boris Johnson says 'partygate' untruths were honest mistake
- Cyprus court: Briton freely confessed to wife's killing
- Ignoring experts, China's sudden zero-COVID exit cost lives
Zulfiqar Rana, MD, MPH, FACP 