Doctors: Transplant advance in windpipe cancer

Doctors have successfully transplanted windpipes into two cancer patients in an innovative procedure that uses stem cells to allow a donated trachea to regenerate tissue and create an organ biologically close to the original, they said Friday.

Found on 07/30/2010, 17:36 h, Source: msnbc.com

Video: Tanning addiction a growing problem

Dermatologists warn of the dangers of addiction to tanning beds, reflector blankets and roasting in the sun. WNBC's Tom Llamas reports. (NBC News Channel)

Found on 07/30/2010, 17:28 h, Source: msnbc.com

4 vets positive for hepatitis after St. Louis clinic visit

Four veterans treated at the St. Louis VA Medical Center's dental clinic have tested positive for hepatitis, but further testing is needed to determine if inadequately sterilized dental equipment is to blame.

Found on 07/30/2010, 17:11 h, Source: msnbc.com

Daydreams really can take you far away

Just how distracting daydreams can be depends on where exactly your wandering mind takes you, a new study suggests.

Found on 07/30/2010, 17:07 h, Source: msnbc.com

No help for unemployed buying COBRA coverage?

Dose of reality: A provision in federal law called COBRA allows certain people who lose their jobs to keep their employer-provided health insurance coverage, if they pay for it.

Found on 07/30/2010, 15:22 h, Source: msnbc.com

Women's hormone cream can screw up your kids, pets

The hug of a middle-aged woman might affect nearby kids and pets in alarming ways -- and it has nothing to do with menopause mood swings.

Found on 07/30/2010, 15:22 h, Source: msnbc.com

Caterers dish up more cases of food poisoning

New figures from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that illnesses from reported outbreaks of food poisoning linked to catering outpace those from restaurants or home cooking.

Found on 07/30/2010, 15:16 h, Source: msnbc.com

Army's suicide rate tied to rise in risky behaviors

An Army report on the record number of soldier suicides says the trend is part of a rise in risky behavior, including drunk driving and drug abuse.

Found on 07/30/2010, 06:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

9 natural cures you can trust

Cocoa for high blood pressure? Massage for depression? That's right. Doctors say these and other alternative remedies really work to help heal our everyday ailments.

Found on 07/29/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Can a vasectomy kill a guy's sex drive?

Can a vasectomy  dim a guy's enjoyment of sex? Also, how does a young woman in a rural area without any resources find a safe way to come out and enter the "lesbian scene"?

Found on 07/29/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Hands-only CPR enough to save a life, studies say

More bystanders are willing to attempt CPR if an emergency dispatcher gives them firm and direct instructions - especially if they can just press on the chest and skip the mouth-to-mouth, according to new research.

Found on 07/29/2010, 03:01 h, Source: msnbc.com

Including time for rest in a workout routine can help fitness goals

If you're like me, you may be looking at some upcoming vacation and thinking: I wonder how many extra workouts I can squeeze into all that free time? Health - Fitness - Shopping - Personal Training - Physical exercise

Found on 07/29/2010, 03:01 h, Source: WashingtonPost.com

Whooping cough outbreaks raise health fears

Growing outbreaks of whooping cough - including a California epidemic that has killed six babies - are worrying public health officials who fear that sporadic vaccination practices may be contributing to dangerous cases of the preventable disease.

Found on 07/28/2010, 19:51 h, Source: msnbc.com

Defensiveness good for men - but not women

Differences in how men and women handle conflict means defensiveness isn't always bad.

Found on 07/28/2010, 18:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Washington D.C. pushes female condoms to fight HIV

Groups in Washington D.C. are aiming to give away 500,000 female condoms as part of citywide effort to try and stop the spread of HIV in the district that has one of the highest infection rates in the U.S.

Found on 07/28/2010, 18:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Your occupation may shed light on how you'll die

What a person does for a living could play in role in how they die, according to new research. After analyzing 1.6 million deaths over a decade, British scientists found that those in some occupations are more prone to drug- or alcohol-related deaths or have AIDS.

Found on 07/28/2010, 18:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Newsweek: Why vacation won't make you happier

A new paper has concluded that there's no real difference between vacationers' and non-vacationers' happiness after their trip. One interesting exception is the period just before taking a vacation, when about-to-be travelers report feeling happier than non-vacationers, possibly because the anticipation puts them in a good mood.

Found on 07/28/2010, 18:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

For persistent fibroids, a less invasive option

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A procedure that stops the blood supply to fibroids could be a safe and effective alternative to hysterectomy for women whose fibroid symptoms won't go away, according to a new study.

Found on 07/28/2010, 18:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Good friendships key to healthy living

Having good social relationships may be every bit as important to a healthy lifespan as quitting smoking, losing weight or taking certain medications, U.S. researchers reported.

Found on 07/28/2010, 09:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Baby is breast-fed by wrong woman at Virginia Hospital Center

The day after her first child was born in January at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington County, Suzanne Libby discovered that he was missing from the hospital nursery. Searching frantically, she found Spencer in his hospital bassinet -- in another woman's room. Standing next to him was a hospi... Breastfeeding - Health - Medicine - United States - Breast

Found on 07/28/2010, 06:00 h, Source: WashingtonPost.com

Florida seen at risk from Caribbean dengue epidemic

An epidemic of dengue fever in the Caribbean and Latin America has increased the risk of an outbreak of the sometimes deadly mosquito-borne virus in South Florida, a bioclimatologist and dengue expert said on Tuesday.

Found on 07/27/2010, 22:15 h, Source: msnbc.com

NYC restaurants to get graded on food safety

New York City's 24,000 restaurants include fast food outlets selling chicken by the bucket and temples of haute cuisine where multi-course tasting menus can cost hundreds of dollars per person - before the wine.

Found on 07/27/2010, 21:14 h, Source: msnbc.com

Mental health experts ask: Will anyone be normal?

An updated edition of a mental health bible for doctors may include diagnoses for "disorders" such as toddler tantrums and binge eating, experts say, and could mean that soon no-one will be classed as normal.

Found on 07/27/2010, 17:28 h, Source: msnbc.com

Faces of soldiers rebuilt through new program

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have brought a new kind of patient to the facial prothestics lab at the Lackland Air Force Base: wounded warriors, who have suffered heavy burns and multiple traumas. The lab is one of two of the Defense Department's facial prosthetic programs.

Found on 07/27/2010, 16:13 h, Source: msnbc.com

Healthiest state for kids? New Hampshire, study says

New Hampshire again ranks No. 1 nationally in an annual survey on children's well-being. But the numbers also indicate a growing problem in the state: poverty.

Found on 07/27/2010, 15:38 h, Source: msnbc.com

Crazy cat ladies: Why always cats? Why always ladies?

We've all heard the news reports of women found living with dozens of cats. But why do pet hoarders always seem to be female? The answer might have to do with women's role in society.

Found on 07/27/2010, 15:32 h, Source: msnbc.com

Get the best results at your next health exam

Doctors and nurses sometimes forget to share helpful directives that can make potentially lifesaving tests - like a Pap test or skin cancer screening - more accurate and comfortable.

Found on 07/27/2010, 15:30 h, Source: msnbc.com

Should health plans offer free birth control?

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?

Found on 07/27/2010, 15:21 h, Source: msnbc.com

Medical examiners use differing criteria to tally heat-related deaths

It's nature's stealth killer. It's not always the medical examiner's prime suspect. And the deadly toll it exacts often becomes clear only well after it has left the scene. Coroner - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Wounds and Injuries - Heat Related

Found on 07/27/2010, 06:00 h, Source: WashingtonPost.com

Health-care overhaul: Long-term-care benefits are a long way off

Among the most important questions involving the health-care overhaul are how seniors will be affected. Here are two of the biggest pocketbook issues. Health care - Insurance - Health - Business - Financial Services

Found on 07/27/2010, 06:00 h, Source: WashingtonPost.com

Many outraged as accused killer gets new liver

Johnny Concepcion, a New York man accused of stabbing his wife to death earlier this month, just received a liver transplant. Many are wondering how a confessed killer could jump to the top of a long list of those needing a transplant.

Found on 07/27/2010, 06:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

A real nightmare: Bed bugs biting all over U.S.

Forget about fictional, glitter-skinned teen vampires. You're far more likely to have your blood sucked by bed bugs.  The tiny, sneaky insects are spreading so rapidly across the United States that almost no region or area is untouched, a new survey suggests.

Found on 07/26/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Full face transplant patient reveals results

A Spanish man who underwent the world's first full face transplant appeared before TV cameras Monday for the first time since his surgery, thanking his doctors and the family of the donor.

Found on 07/26/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Lucky charms really do work, study shows

Hold on to your lucky underwear. Your favorite lucky charms might actually work, a new study shows.

Found on 07/26/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Report: Female orgasm disorder gets little help

For one out of four women, orgasm during sex is an elusive goal. According to a new report, medical science isn't doing enough to ensure these women find satisfaction between the sheets.

Found on 07/26/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Some experts wary of gastric bands for teens

In some medical circles, concern over gastric banding for teenagers is growing nearly as fast as American waistlines. Some doctors worry about the device's long-term safety and effectiveness.

Found on 07/26/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Extra education slows down dementia

Educated people are better able to cope with the physical effects of dementia, and even one extra year of education can cut the risk of developing the brain-wasting disease, scientists said.

Found on 07/26/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Portable baby recliners recalled after death

Portable baby recliners that are supposed to help fussy babies sleep better are being recalled after the death of an infant.

Found on 07/26/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Medical device problems hurt 70,000+ kids annually

More than 70,000 children and teens go to the emergency room each year for injuries and complications from medical devices, and contact lenses are the leading culprit, the first detailed national estimate suggests.

Found on 07/26/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Mom was right: You are what you eat

There's one change everyone should make this year: Choose real, whole foods over processed, fake ones. Nutrition doc David Katz tells you why this approach guarantees lifelong health.

Found on 07/25/2010, 19:02 h, Source: msnbc.com

Understanding your body's quirks

Skin bumps, shaky hands, lines under the fingernails... Are they something or nothing? Your body's quirkiest quirks, explained.

Found on 07/25/2010, 18:58 h, Source: msnbc.com

Gym benefits undone by too much sitting

Hitting the gym every day might do little to decrease your risk of death if you spend the rest of your time sitting down, a new study suggests.

Found on 07/23/2010, 22:21 h, Source: msnbc.com

The 5 worst kids' meals in America

The authors of "Eat This, Not That!" have singled out five of the most disgusting kid meals in America.

Found on 07/23/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Hippie hazard! Drum circle spreads rhythm - and anthrax

Drummers, beware. Those hide-covered instruments that bring so much rhythmic pleasure may also be a source of dangerous illness: anthrax poisoning.

Found on 07/23/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Personal DNA gene tests are bogus

Opinion: Resist the lure of genetic testing advertising and its promise to tell you about your ancestry, guide your love life, or predict your future. As the GAO found, it can't.

Found on 07/23/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Guzzling diet soda raises premature birth risk

New research suggests that drinking lots of artificially sweetened beverages may be linked with an increased risk of premature births.

Found on 07/23/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Heart bypass surgery may alter sense of taste

A potato chip, lemon or licorice may not taste quite the same to a patient after undergoing heart bypass surgery, hints a small study.

Found on 07/23/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Italians have a healthier attitude about food than Americans do

American campaigns to address obesity typically emphasize tasks such as monitoring calories, keeping food journals and exercising 30 minutes a day. Business - Food and Related Products - Technology - Consulting - Food Science

Found on 07/22/2010, 18:00 h, Source: WashingtonPost.com

State facilities for the disabled called antiquated, but some rely on them

CHESAPEAKE, VA. -- On a barren tract that backs up to Interstate 64, past a street sign that says "Dead End," sits the entrance to a home that no parent would eagerly choose for a son or daughter. Disability - Recreation - Sports - United States - Education

Found on 07/22/2010, 18:00 h, Source: WashingtonPost.com

Malicious adults use drugs to abuse kids

About 160 kids are hurt in the U.S. each year - and at least two die - after being forced to ingest drugs and alcohol by malicious caregivers, a new study finds. Many are given alcohol, marijuana or cocaine.

Found on 07/22/2010, 18:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Depression may increase Alzheimer's risk

As if depression wasn't bad enough on its own, new research suggests older adults with depressive symptoms are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Found on 07/21/2010, 23:33 h, Source: msnbc.com

Curious side effect: Pills turn teen's hair white

People, pay attention to the instructions on your meds. If not for your health - at least consider your hair.

Found on 07/21/2010, 23:08 h, Source: msnbc.com

If you're depressed, the world really looks gray

The world really does look gray to depressed people, at least on a subconscious level, new research suggests.

Found on 07/21/2010, 19:59 h, Source: msnbc.com

Yappers united! State bans debarking surgery

Massachusetts on Wednesday will become the first state to ban the surgery that devocalizes dogs and cats, which many animal rights advocates see as a cruel and unnecessary procedure.

Found on 07/21/2010, 19:04 h, Source: msnbc.com

Growing boy faces new struggle in Haiti

Schneily Similien is taller now, a growing boy in a country still reeling six months after Haiti's devastating earthquake. But he needs a limb adjustment to help his artificial left leg catch up to his sprouting height.

Found on 07/21/2010, 15:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

How to get boys to read? Try a book on farts

Parents of reluctant readers are hoping books that exploit boys' love of bodily functions and gross-out humor can close the gender gap in reading achievement.

Found on 07/21/2010, 15:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Panel withdraws support for breast cancer drug

Federal health advisers say unanimously that a follow-up study of the Roche drug Avastin failed to show meaningful benefits for breast cancer patients.

Found on 07/21/2010, 06:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Delay of food safety bill stirs tensions between House and Senate Democrats

Frustration over a food safety bill that is stalled in the Senate has prompted infighting among some prominent Democrats. United States Senate - United States - Senate - Government - Food safety

Found on 07/20/2010, 21:37 h, Source: WashingtonPost.com

Holy water on dog food? Pet-sitters face odd requests

With summer here, more and more folks are preparing their pet-sitting instructions for friends, family and paid pet-sitters. But these days, it's not just information about what cat food to give Fluffy or where Burt likes to be scratched.

Found on 07/20/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

ADHD meds help, but many parents still against them

Medication may be the most effective treatment for kids with ADHD but it's not a cure-all, a new Consumer Reports survey shows.

Found on 07/20/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

More pet owners paying for high-tech vet care

Veterinarians are practicing ever more advanced medicine on the nation's 77 million dogs, 90 million cats and other animals - treatments that vie with the best of human medicine.

Found on 07/20/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

FDA panel: Breast cancer drug's risks outweigh benefits

Federal health advisers say unanimously that a follow-up study of the Roche drug Avastin failed to show meaningful benefits for breast cancer patients.

Found on 07/20/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Perdue recalls frozen chicken nuggets

Perdue Farms is recalling about 91,872 pounds of frozen chicken nugget products that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said.

Found on 07/20/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Meat lovers may pack on the pounds over time

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Being a little less carnivorous may help you stay slim, a study in hundreds of thousands of Europeans suggests.

Found on 07/20/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Emotional toll for some survivors of oil rig blast

A boom from the speakers at church was all it took to send Paula Walker back to that moment of horror on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig.

Found on 07/20/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Anti-AIDS gel changes face of Africa fight

South African research that helped produce a promising anti-AIDS gel will change the nature of the fight against the disease, the head of the university that pioneered the research said Tuesday.

Found on 07/20/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

What's the big deal, Mom? It's just a tattoo!

One day your kid wants a new bike. The next day, a new cell phone. Before you know it, your little darling is as tall as you are, demanding pierced ears or even a tattoo.

Found on 07/20/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Disfigured Canadian boy has 2nd facial surgery

A 2-year-old Canadian boy who was born with a rare lymphatic disorder underwent a second operation Monday to repair his severely disfigured face, doctors said.

Found on 07/20/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

IVF success predicted by a new test

U.S. researchers have developed a formula that can predict whether fertility treatment will succeed more accurately than using age alone, and used it to develop a commercial test.

Found on 07/20/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

End to H1N1 swine flu pandemic?

The World Health Organization's emergency committee intends to convene as early as Tuesday to review data and declare an end to the H1N1 swine flu pandemic, Bloomberg News reported, citing two people familiar with the matter.

Found on 07/20/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

I've got the whole world ... in my mouth?

Body Odd: Circles, ridges, and odd-looking continents are usually found on maps, but for people with benign migratory glossitis, these cartographic elements are right on their body.  On their tongue, that is.

Found on 07/20/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Insurers tout disease management programs, but critics are wary

Venante Kotey is a stay-at-home mother in Dumfries. Bridget Hamilton-Roberts is a nurse more than 500 miles away in Atlanta. They've never met. But over the past year and a half, Hamilton-Roberts has become critical to Kotey's health -- all through conversations over the telephone. disease management - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Business - Healthcare

Found on 07/20/2010, 03:00 h, Source: WashingtonPost.com

Hospital experts debate wisdom of using stun guns to control violent patients

Police officers in many jurisdictions use stun guns to incapacitate suspects, but the weapons have started to show up in hospital settings as well, a migration that has raised some concerns. Hospital - Health - Medicine - Facilities - United States

Found on 07/20/2010, 03:00 h, Source: WashingtonPost.com

Vaginal gel cuts risk of HIV infection, study shows

For the first time a vaginal gel that a woman can use during sexual intercourse has been shown to markedly cut the risk of becoming infected with the virus that causes AIDS. HIV - AIDS - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Immune Disorders

Found on 07/19/2010, 22:57 h, Source: WashingtonPost.com

Reading your doc's notes may improve care

Don't be offended if your doctor writes that you're SOB, or that an exam detected BS.

Found on 07/19/2010, 21:26 h, Source: msnbc.com

Anti-AIDS gel may help prevent infection

Researchers are reporting a breakthrough against AIDS. A vaginal gel containing an AIDS drug cut in half a woman's chances of getting HIV from an infected partner.

Found on 07/19/2010, 21:08 h, Source: msnbc.com

Pets may be the next frontier of health reform

While states across the nation grapple with national health care reform, a new population of patients is gaining attention in California: Fido and Fluffy.

Found on 07/19/2010, 20:41 h, Source: msnbc.com

Study: Test-tube kids face increased cancer risk

A large study suggests a higher rate of childhood cancer among test-tube babies, but researchers say the reason probably has nothing to do with how the infants were conceived.

Found on 07/19/2010, 18:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

In U.S. cities, HIV linked more to poverty than race

Poverty is perhaps the most important factor in whether inner-city heterosexuals are infected with the AIDS virus, according to the first government study of its kind.

Found on 07/19/2010, 18:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Early treatment key for HIV-positive patients

The number of people receiving medicines for the AIDS virus leapt by a quarter last year but more patients need to be brought into treatment before they are too sick, the World Health Organization said on Monday.

Found on 07/19/2010, 18:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Why some marriages thrive on conflict

One psychologist proposes that for some couples, negative thoughts and actions may actually be better in the long run.

Found on 07/19/2010, 18:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Warts? Self-hypnosis works to will them away

Got a weird wart? If home remedies like acid or duct tape aren't working to annihilate it, try self-hypnosis. It's not as crazy as you think.

Found on 07/19/2010, 18:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Newsweek: How beauty can affect your job, career and life

A special report on why the quest to look good isn't just a vain pursuit. From sexism to ageism to the perils of being too attractive, how beauty can affect your job, your career, your life.

Found on 07/19/2010, 18:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Whooping cough vaccine not linked to seizures

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There is little need to worry about serious side effects if your toddler is getting vaccinated against whooping cough, researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday.

Found on 07/19/2010, 18:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Microneedles may take the ouch out of flu shots

One day your annual flu shot could come in the mail.

Found on 07/18/2010, 23:36 h, Source: msnbc.com

Treating HIV may also prevent its spread

Provocative new research shows that treating people with the AIDS virus can provide a powerful bonus: It cuts the risk that they will infect others.

Found on 07/18/2010, 15:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Renewed optimism in hunt for AIDS vaccine

Scientists searching for the Holy Grail of a vaccine against the incurable AIDS virus say recent encouraging steps should now galvanize efforts to use limited funds in smarter ways to drive the field forward.

Found on 07/18/2010, 15:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

HIV costs may hit $35 billion a year

The International HIV/AIDS Alliance warned on Saturday that the annual cost of tackling the HIV epidemic could balloon to $35 billion by 2030 if governments fail to invest in efficient, targeted and cost-effective prevention measures.

Found on 07/18/2010, 15:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

The 10 commandments for younger skin

Thou shalt use sunscreen, get thee to a gym, and eat thy fruits and veggies  - and other rules that can take years off your skin.

Found on 07/18/2010, 15:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Herbal diet supplement recalled for safety risks

J&H Besta Corp. is recalling Slim-30 Herb Supplement because it contains weight-loss ingredients that have not been approved for the product.

Found on 07/18/2010, 15:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Dengue epidemic threatens Caribbean, kills dozens

Mosquito-borne dengue fever is reaching epidemic stages across the Caribbean, with dozens of deaths reported and health authorities concerned it could get much worse as the rainy season advances.

Found on 07/18/2010, 06:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

D.C.'s Providence Hospital kicks off weight-loss challenge

A wiry man, clad in a top hat and coat, approached a table of volunteers at Providence Hospital in Northeast Washington on Saturday, signing on to one of the largest community weight-loss initiatives in the District's history. Weight loss - Health - Shopping - Supplements - Support Groups

Found on 07/18/2010, 06:00 h, Source: WashingtonPost.com

Bummer: New Mexico faces medical pot shortage

Len Goodman can't grow enough marijuana to keep up with demand.

Found on 07/17/2010, 03:00 h, Source: msnbc.com