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Unnecessary antibiotics aren't just ineffective

November 1, 2009

Unnecessary antibiotics aren't just ineffective Want to shock your doc out of his socks? Next time you get a sore throat -- or your kid's nose is at flood stage -- don't demand antibiotics. Half of the 125 million antibiotic prescriptions written for... Read Story.

[$] Shaw to give diabetics advice Thursday

October 31, 2009

Shaw to give diabetics advice Thursday Dr. Robert Shaw, Defiance psychiatrist, will explain how diabetics can stay motivated and inspired to stay on track with their medications, diet and exercise at a free lecture to be held at Defiance Clinic on... Read Story.

CDC: Up to 6M swine flu cases in few months

October 30, 2009

ATLANTA (AP) -- As many as 5.7 million Americans were infected with swine flu during the first few months of the pandemic, according to estimates from federal health officials. Scientists at the Centers for... Read Story.

Cholesterol drugs may improve flu survival

October 30, 2009

A new treatment for swine flu may already be on pharmacy shelves -- cholesterol-lowering statin drugs like Lipitor and Zocor. A large study found that people who were taking these drugs when... Read Story.

[$] Henry County to host an H1N1 clinic on Saturday in Napoleon

October 30, 2009

NAPOLEON -- In Henry County, the only type of H1N1 influenza vaccine available at the following clinics will be FluMist nasal spray. A flu mist clinic is set for 8-11 a.m. Saturday, while... Read Story.

Federal advisory panel backs vaccine as a cervical cancer alternative

October 25, 2009

Federal advisory panel backs vaccine as a cervical cancer alternative ATLANTA (AP) -- A second kind of vaccine against cervical cancer may be added to the recommended list for girls and young women after a federal advisory panel voted Wednesday to... Read Story.

Mercury in the flu vaccine? What to be nervous about (or not)

October 25, 2009

Mercury in the flu vaccine? What to be nervous about (or not) BY MICHAEL ROIZEN, AND MEHMET OZ, MDs Like cell phones and Starbucks, mercury is everywhere. It's in the air, in rocks and soil, as the silvery liquid in old thermometers, in dental... Read Story.

Study asks if gender of surgeon affects mastectomy choices

October 25, 2009

Study asks if gender of surgeon affects mastectomy choices By JOSEPHINE MARCOTTY Minneapolis Star Tribune When Dr. Todd Tuttle asks his female medical students at the University of Minnesota what they would do if they had breast cancer, he is always... Read Story.

[$] Marie McKay leads a Neuromuscular Intergrative Action class.

October 25, 2009

Marie McKay leads a Neuromuscular Intergrative Action class. The technique blends martial arts, dance and healing arts and has become very popular in exercise... Read Story.

[$] Sperm donor passes on heart defect

October 23, 2009

Sperm donor passes on heart defect CHICAGO (AP) -- A sperm donor passed on a potentially deadly genetic heart condition to nine of his 24 children, including one who died at age 2 from heart failure, according to a medical journal report. Two... Read Story.

[$] Marathon runners heart conditions often go undetected

October 22, 2009

Marathon runners heart conditions often go undetected By ERIN ALLDAY San Francisco Chronicle As thousands of young, healthy athletes line up at the start of marathons this fall, the vast majority will be focused on the finish line -- not on whether they... Read Story.

[$] H1N1 worst on young

October 22, 2009

H1N1 worst on young ATLANTA (AP) -- Swine flu continues to be most dangerous to kids and younger adults and is largely bypassing the elderly, according to the latest and most solid government health information. Health officials on Tuesday released... Read Story.

[$] NTSB: Many people are asleep at the wheel, literally

October 22, 2009

NTSB: Many people are asleep at the wheel, literally WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government should start screening truck and bus drivers, commercial pilots, train engineers and merchant sailors for sleep apnea, a disorder that is cropping up in transportation... Read Story.

Recent study links virus to chronic fatigue syndrome

October 18, 2009

Recent study links virus to chronic fatigue syndrome WASHINGTON (AP) -- A virus recently linked to prostate cancer is a new suspect in chronic fatigue syndrome. Scientists tested blood from 101 patients and found two-thirds carried it. That doesn't mean... Read Story.

New blood tests find heart attacks

October 18, 2009

New blood tests find heart attacks LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A new generation of blood tests can quickly and reliably show if a person is having a heart attack soon after chest pains start -- a time when current tests are not definitive, two studies found. The... Read Story.

How to lower your cholesterol without a prescription

October 18, 2009

How to lower your cholesterol without a prescription Q: Will red yeast rice lower my LDLs naturally? -- Kat, Kailua, Hawaii A: Nobody eats red yeast rice to lower cholesterol. They take red yeast rice supplements, which have a lot in common with the... Read Story.

[$] Some nutritious and tasty foods that help fight breast cancer

October 18, 2009

Some nutritious and tasty foods that help fight breast cancer BY MICHAEL ROIZEN, MD and MEHMET OZ, MD Q: I recently had a cancerous tumor removed from my breast, and I've been wondering if there are certain foods to avoid as part of my recovery. Can... Read Story.

[$] A fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society (ACS)

October 18, 2009

A fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society (ACS) was held recently at Central Elementary School in Napoleon and at the Henry County office buildings. Participants were staff and faculty at the school and employees of Henry County offices who paid $5... Read Story.

[$] Eating at work can add pounds

October 18, 2009

Eating at work can add pounds By ANN BELSER Pittsburgh Post-Gazette We all know the table, the desk, even the credenza where the goodies are piled in the office. Rosa buys pies every Thursday. R.J. brings in roasted peanuts. Teresa finally finished... Read Story.

[$] Many children don't get Medicaid dental care in spite of government efforts

October 18, 2009

Many children don't get Medicaid dental care in spite of government efforts WASHINGTON (AP) -- Two years after a 12-year-old Maryland boy died from an untreated tooth infection, low-income kids continue to face barriers to dental care despite state and... Read Story.

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