Medical News
Instagram photo of trauma room gets a New York nurse fired
Tech Times - 9 Jul 2014 01:47
Nurse Katie Duke, a popular figure on the medical reality show 'NY Med,' was fired by New York Presbyterian Hospital for re-posting on Instagram a graphic photo of a trauma room in the hospital. She has since found other...
Obesity, big belly fat up risk of COPD
Tech Times - 9 Jul 2014 13:11
According to a new study, serious lung disease can be linked with obesity and excessive fat on the waist. However, underweight people also suffer from heightened risks of COPD.
Alcohol brands targeting wrong audience as ads speak to underage drinkers
Tech Times - 9 Jul 2014 17:13
Recent survey claims roughly 70 percent of alcohol ads in magazines influenced those under 21 more than any other age group. The most popular brand ads were nine times more likely to appeal to young men and five times as...
NCI study finds extreme obesity may shorten life expectancy up to 14 years
e! Science News - 9 Jul 2014 13:35
Adults with extreme obesity have increased risks of dying at a young age from cancer and many other causes including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and kidney and liver diseases, according to results of an analysis of ...
Skeleton of child exhumed in France might be oldest case of Down Syndrome
Tech Times - 9 Jul 2014 13:04
Evidence of the earliest case of Down's Syndrome may have been found in a child's skeleton exhumed in France. The child's skull revealed features of the disorder and may shed new light on archaeological history.
Cancer is no match for love. Flint couple marries despite bride's terminal illness
Tech Times - 9 Jul 2014 12:57
"Love conquers everything," so they say. Wish Upon a Wedding has helped a woman with cancer get her dream wedding despite the odds.
Oklahoma has 75,000 nurses but regulators worry about prescription drug abuse
Tech Times - 9 Jul 2014 12:43
One of the top issues the nursing board of Oklahoma faces is the diversion of addictive drugs among nurses. It appears that some nurses even use fraud to steal prescriptive drugs.
20-year Columbia prostitute charged with knowingly exposing people to HIV
Tech Times - 9 Jul 2014 11:53
Antionette Clark, a prostitute from Columbia, Missouri, was charged recently for knowingly giving her clients HIV. She was arrested on June 19, and charged in July.
Experts explain how magic mushroom affects the brain and how it might treat depression
Tech Times - 9 Jul 2014 11:50
Researchers are studying the possible psychotherapeutic effects of the Magic Mushrooms. Fifteen volunteers injected with the psilocybin psychedelic ingredient found in the mushrooms were found to be in a dream-like state...
Great white shark bites swimmer at Manhattan Beach Pier in California
Tech Times - 9 Jul 2014 09:13
A 40-year-old long distance swimmer was attacked by a 7-foot shark that was hooked by a fisherman who reportedly tries to catch shark regularly.
Experts Reject Routine Screening for Narrowed Neck Arteries
MedicineNet - 9 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Experts Reject Routine Screening for Narrowed Neck ArteriesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/7/2014 5:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/8/2014 12:00:00 AM
Home Nurse Visits May Improve Survival of Moms, Babies
MedicineNet - 9 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Home Nurse Visits May Improve Survival of Moms, BabiesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/7/2014 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/8/2014 12:00:00 AM
'Practice Makes Perfect' Genes May Be Key to Great Musicians
MedicineNet - 9 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: 'Practice Makes Perfect' Genes May Be Key to Great MusiciansCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/7/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/8/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Preparing Leftovers
MedicineNet - 9 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Preparing LeftoversCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/8/2014 7:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/8/2014 12:00:00 AM
Recalled Yogurt Tied to Fungus Infections, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 9 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Recalled Yogurt Tied to Fungus Infections, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/8/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/8/2014 12:00:00 AM
Obesity May Raise Risk of COPD
MedicineNet - 9 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Obesity May Raise Risk of COPDCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/7/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/8/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Debunking Myths About Weight Loss
MedicineNet - 9 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Debunking Myths About Weight LossCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/8/2014 7:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/8/2014 12:00:00 AM
Men Develop Breast Cancer, Too
MedicineNet - 9 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Men Develop Breast Cancer, TooCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/7/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/8/2014 12:00:00 AM
Many Anesthesiologists Fail to Wash Hands, Study Shows
MedicineNet - 9 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Many Anesthesiologists Fail to Wash Hands, Study ShowsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/7/2014 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/8/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Highlights: July 8, 2014
MedicineNet - 9 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Health Highlights: July 8, 2014Category: Health NewsCreated: 7/8/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/8/2014 12:00:00 AM
Kids on Tight Schedules May Lose Out, Study Says
MedicineNet - 9 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Kids on Tight Schedules May Lose Out, Study SaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/7/2014 7:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/8/2014 12:00:00 AM
Choosing Hospice Care Isn't Always Easy
MedicineNet - 9 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Choosing Hospice Care Isn't Always EasyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/7/2014 5:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/8/2014 12:00:00 AM