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BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Maternity services for obese women are not good enough and may be putting mothers-to-be at risk, experts warn.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Greater vigilance by doctors for childhood infections could have a significant impact on child deaths, say researchers.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Doctors at Hong Kong University call for greater regulation of the acupuncture industry and stricter hygiene measures.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Nutrition needs to be made a more important part of the doctor training system, a leading expert says.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Use of hypnotherapy to ease irritable bowel syndrome could help patients and might save money, says an expert.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
A US study says electrical deep brain stimulation is a promising therapy for epileptics who do not respond to drug treatment.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Tens of thousands of hospital beds in England must be axed to save money and improve care, a think tank says.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Giving women their own stash of morning-after pills to keep ready to use "just in case" does not work, findings suggest.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
The former boss of a bug-hit NHS trust begins an appeal to claim a £175,000 severance payment she says she is owed.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
A doctor calls for the ban on visitors sitting on patients' beds to be removed, saying it is "demeaning" and "joyless".
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Football fans travelling to the World Cup in South Africa should be vaccinated against swine flu, the Department of Health has warned.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
The latest offering in cosmetic surgery for those seeking a fuller pout is a neck muscle lip graft, say US experts.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
In this week's health opinion column Scrubbing Up, Dr Paul Murphy says doctors and relatives are blocking patients' wishes to donate organs after death.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Is the NHS funding shortfall as dire as it seems?
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Can brain scanning tell companies how to sell us more?
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
How healthcare debate has changed US politics
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
'They believe Mummy is an angel watching them'
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Why are there suddenly so many 'legal highs'
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Confirming a diagnosis of high blood pressure
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Doctors and health campaigners say too many people are going to see their GP with minor problems such as coughs and colds.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Men who start going bald at a young age are up to 45% less likely to get prostate cancer in later life, a study has found.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
An inquiry into what went wrong at Stafford Hospital cost taxpayers £1.7m, a Freedom of Information request reveals.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
The number of people excluded from social care in England will continue rising if the system is not revamped, experts warn.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Impotence is a strong predictor of heart attack and death among high risk patients, say German researchers.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Sports players and fans in Manchester are targeted in a campaign to boost the number of sperm donors.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Fitness tests should be introduced for children in secondary schools to help make people more active, the chief medical officer for England says.
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
Exercise and diet are key to prevent diabetes in high-risk people, say experts who found two medicines offer no benefit.
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Information and statistics on common types of cancer
BBC News | Health | UK Edition
From fertilisation to birth, an outline guide to a typical pregnancy and how the baby develops inside the womb.
CNN.com - Health
President Obama's annual check-up included two op-of-the-line tests that aren't part of your typical physical. Should you get the same treatment? We give you the options and the prices.
CNN.com - Health
Doctors still don't know exactly what happens to cause a hangover, but contrary to popular belief, drinking more while hung over is not going to make you feel better, the experts say.
CNN.com - Health
Jasmin Bambur, injured in 2000, skis competitively. He is participating in the 2010 Paralympic Games. Watching the Paralympics on television or on the Internet helps show newly disabled people that they have the potential to become active again in a variety of recreational activities, experts say.
CNN.com - Health
Every day, nearly 4,000 children in the U.S. under the age of 18 try their first cigarette, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
CNN.com - Health
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that the Democrats' revised health care bill will cost $940 billion over the next 10 years, two House Democratic sources told CNN on Thursday.
CNN.com - Health
The House is expected to vote this week on the health care bill passed by the Senate in December.
CNN.com - Health
A wave of suicides at Cornell University in the past two semesters is a "public health crisis," the school's mental health initiatives director said.
CNN.com - Health
Health care reform advocates inched closer to victory Wednesday morning as a high-profile liberal Democrat switched his position and announced his intention to vote for a sweeping $875 billion plan under consideration in the House of Representatives.
CNN.com - Health
The parents of an injured baby girl who was flown to Florida for treatment after Haiti's earthquake have been told what they already know: They are the biological parents of the little girl.
CNN.com - Health
Long before the first band marched in South Boston's now-famous -parade, and long before Chicago colored its river green, Irish Catholics quietly honored St. Patrick on March 17.
PRWeb: Health

Stemedica Cell Technologies, Inc., a world leader in stem cell research and manufacturing, announced that it has filed an Investigative New Drug (IND) application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a clinical trial. The trial will assess the safety, tolerability and efficacy of Stemedica's high potency proprietary allogeneic mesenchymal bone marrow-derived stem cells (adult human) as a treatment for ischemic stroke. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

VetoDC is a newly formed group specially specializing in political bumper sticker messages that promote the growing dissatisfaction with our Government. VetoDC is building a campaign that is representing America by Americans. It is a group that has no political divide, it is Americans with a single mission compelled to take action to protect our future from further demise of our jobs, financial well being and the future of our nation. “ We ARE the People” it is our right and our responsibility! (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

The Association of Medical Media (AMM) is pleased to recognize Joe Dennehy of Cleveland Clinic and Megan Boorjian of Quadrant/Pulmonary Reviews as the winners of the 18th Annual AMM Nexus Representatives of the Year Awards. The winners were announced today during the Nexus Awards Reception in New York City. This year’s event was presented at a new location, Inside Park at St. Bart’s, and for the first time in a new cocktail reception format. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

Outside The Box Vision Inks Deal With Superstar Actor Romeo Miller To Star In Animation Blockbuster Movie Resq3 Created By Olatokunbo Betiku (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

The #1 Global Manufacturer of Home Resort Products and The Largest Wholesale Distributor of Swimming Pool and Related Backyard Products Splash Into Spring with an Exciting Venture to Expand Dealer Distribution and Reach New Customers (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

ContourMD is a premier provider of post-surgical products. Contour is proud to announce that it has added maternity garments to its portfolio of products. Additionally, Contour will be the exclusive provider of Canatloop maternity products. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

When renovating a kitchen, most people could spend four months making the kitchen functional. Professional renovators can easily take four weeks and a crew of renovators could do the job in four days. But a new kitchen in four hours? (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

“The key to deep relaxation and a renewed sense of purpose is to engage in therapeutic methods that involve and stimulate the use of all our senses,” explains Monique Rodriguez; a relaxation expert and founder of the new website indulgemysenses.com, also known as "The Sensory Awakening Shop." (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

Las Vegas cosmetic surgeon and local breast augmentation specialist Dr. Samir Pancholi was recently honored as one of In Business Las Vegas “40 under 40,” an award given to just forty professionals under the age of forty who have made exceptional contributions in business and community service to make Las Vegas a better place to live. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

Weatherby Locums announced today that it has been named to Inavero’s inaugural Best of Staffing™ list. Best of Staffing, presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, is the nation’s only client satisfaction award that recognizes exceptional client service in the staffing and recruiting industry. The 2010 Best of Staffing winners are truly set apart from the rest of the industry through their extraordinary level of client satisfaction. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

The Net Impact and XG-AD Combine Forces to Create Website for Premium Motorcycle Comfort Seating System (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

Free CME/CE Lecture and Workshop in Seattle for Primary Care Clinicians (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

Pet insurance company, Trupanion launches a breed guide including dog, cat, and common health concern information for pet owners. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

Attorney Joseph W. Belluck of Belluck & Fox in New York, NY welcomes rare good news in efforts to cure asbestos-related cancer known as mesothelioma. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

Study validates supplement's use for facilitating sleep deprivation and drowsiness (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

From exclusive prints to new scrubs collections, next week Scrubs & Beyond unveils their new summer merchandise. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

CopperBridge Media has recently added Corporate Branding and Multi-Channel Marketing as two new brand visibility models for Corporates brands, products and services. Brand message is conveyed to the right audience at the right time – thus maximizing the impact while minimizing the marketing budget. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

Shuttleguy will donate $1 for every person who connects to social media or signs up for the company newsletter (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

Through Vemma's NEXT Helping Now Project, Vemma will donate nearly 100,000 servings of Vemma NEXT annually to St. Mary's, who will distribute Vemma NEXT to children who are under-served and undernourished through the food bank's agency partners. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

Seven titles recognized as the most valuable publications of the year. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

AFrame Digital has received an importance contract from the Center for Commercialization of Advanced Technology to help fund research of its non-intrusive wireless health monitoring system. The system has beneficial applications for the treatment of Veterans and addresses DoD homeland defense needs. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

InventHelp®, America's leading inventor service company, announces that one of its clients, an inventor from New York, has designed a weight machine that features a built-in, motorized bar that moves up and down, and provides resistance as a user pushes on it. This invention is patented. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

With five major offices and five branches employing approximately 2,000 employees servicing virtually every county in Texas, Caprock Home Health Services required a software solution that would automate their existing paper-based system and improve order compliance, while gaining greater control of their business through comprehensive billing and financial reporting capabilities. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

Jeffrey Morrill, CEO of NuOrtho Surgical, Inc. of Fall River, Massachusetts, is pleased to announce that Darik Volpa, CEO of Understand.com, has joined its Board of Directors. Mr. Volpa has led the privately held company to seven straight years of record sales growth. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

Natural Form provides the Only Mattress Clinically Proven to Reduce Pressure Points, Which Improves Blood Circulation and The Overall Health and Wellness (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

Study discovers that sleeping with the head partially or fully covered by bedding, such as blankets, increases the occurrence and severity of suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

Over one quarter of all Americans (28.1%) now believe that health care reform is the no. 1 threat to America, according to new research conducted by the BeemerReport.com. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

As nation-wide funding for school cafeterias drops precipitously, and high-calorie, low-nutrient, over-processed junk food – from hamburgers to tacos and pizza—are served up to millions of children each day, the very schools that teach health are contributing to runaway diseases from high-blood pressure and cholesterol to diabetes and obesity. Birds Nest Productions (http://www.birdsnestproductions.com/), in partnership with Earth Day Network (http://www.earthday.net/) will premiere LUNCH (http://lunchthefilm.com/), a thought-provoking documentary short directed by Avis Richards. The film will be co-presented by Earth Day Network and the Center for Environmental Filmmaking, and as part of the multi-day, multi-venue Food & Agriculture Film Series at the American University. The film will premiere March 22 at the Environmental Film Festival in Washington, DC. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

A practice offering vein treatment and cosmetic plastic surgery in Tampa Bay, Florida (http://www.veincentertampa.com/plastic-surgery/) is embracing what is being touted as the latest breakthrough laser technology in the treatment of skin affected by sun damage, wrinkling, and even lesions and deep scarring. Dr. Jeffrey Hunt with the Vein & Cosmetic Center of Tampa Bay utilizes CO2 Fractional laser systems, ActiveFX™, DeepFX, and Pixel CO2® laser skin resurfacing treatments – procedures known to improve skin tone and texture with quicker results and less recovery time when compared with other laser procedures. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

Dr. Omar Gonzalez at Integra Medical Center (IMC) designed and developed a Stem Cell method where Parkinsons's Disease (PD) patients are actually experiencing the reversal of brain damage and improving their lack of dopamine symptoms. The coordination and balance improved 80%; dependency on others improved 90%; the rigidity and stiffness was 70% better after receiving the Stem Cell therapy at IMC. Also, tremor and mental clarity was 60% and 50% better, respectively. In the USA this therapy stays controversial and expensive, while a safe and affordable Stem Cell therapy is available now, just a few feet from the border crossing from Texas to Mexico. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

The world’s largest HVAC/R exposition comes to Las Vegas for the first time (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

OcuDerma®, formerly available only in doctors offices, is now offering an opportunity for the general public to try the most complete skincare product for helping to keep the area around the eyes healthy. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

Free tutorial and training materials available for the Structural Genomics Knowledgebase bionformatics resource (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

Keeping Your Family Healthy Just Got Easier (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

Solution to support the Reliability Compliance Program for NERC and NPCC standards covering 300 power generators, traders, utilities and transmitters monitored and overseen by IESO in Ontario, Canada. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

Amanda Seyfried is eating raw and says it's "awful" - international raw food expert and celebrity coach Karen Knowler is ready to dispel the myth that raw food is just a bunch of carrots and apples. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

Pharmacy Management, Leadership, Marketing & Finance provides pharmacy students and practicing pharmacists with valuable information on topics such as operations management, economic analysis, reimbursement and marketing. This book also features sections on communication, conflict management, professionalism, and human resource strategies – vital competencies for pharmacy leaders and managers. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

ClinAudits, LLC, an independent, 3rd party provider of GXP compliance, clinical trial auditing, and quality remediation solutions for the pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, and tissue engineering industries, announced today that it has joined the Bioanalytical Quality Standard Initiative (BQSI) Expert Working Group. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

Dee Yadyasar, Master Aesthetician in partnership with Medical Director, Jerry Hankins, MD announced today the Grand Opening Event Celebration at Azia Medical Spa in Birmingham, AL. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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PRWeb: Health

A recent study by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America indicated that rates of past-month alcohol use among high school students rose 11% between 2008 and 2009. These new numbers show that underage drinking is an entrenched and widespread problem despite the 21 year-old drinking age. Choose Responsibility urges lawmakers nationwide to consider fresh solutions, such as alcohol education and licensing programs for young adults, which will have a positive impact on the culture of toxic alcohol consumption among young people. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2010)

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