Health News: Page 21

Study Finds Weight Loss Could be a Dementia Sign (July 21, 2006): The BBC reports on a study that has found dementia may be an early sign of dementia.

Ways to Live Longer (July 14, 2006): Forbes has an article about fifteen ways to live longer.

Smart Pill Reports on Digestive System (July 5, 2006): A company called SmartPill Corporation has created a pill that records and transmits diagnostic information about the digestive system after being swallowed by a patient.

MRSA Linked to Illegal Tattoos (June 23, 2006): MSNBC.

Flesh-eating Bacteria Kills Young Football Player (June 14, 2006): An ABC News story has more about the University of Tulsa who football player who was killed by necrotizing fasciitis or flesh-eating bacteria.

Health Experts Concerned About September 11th Responders (June 2, 2006): Health experts are increasingly concerned about responders who were exposed to the toxic cloud of dust and debris following the September 11th terrorist attack.

Nancy Reagan to Lead Stem Cell Research Fight (May 16, 2006): The AP says Nancy Reagan is supporting Senators that plan to pass legislation supporting federal funds for embryonic stem cell research.

First Cancer-Free Designer Baby in Britain (May 15, 2006): A new baby in England will be born without the inherited cancer gene found in her mother.

Doctors Can't Explain Strange New Disease (May 12, 2006): Doctors are trying to understand a strange new disease called Morgellons disease.

AIDS Tests for Everyone (May 8, 2006): CBS News is reporting that the CDC plans new guidelines later this summer that will include a recommendation that everyone aged 13 to 64 who visits a doctor gets test for AIDS.

RSI Tips and Links (May 4, 2006): The Official Google Blog has a great post by Google staff doctor Dr.

Second Round of September 11th Deaths Possible (May 1, 2006): The Associated Press is reporting on the unfortunate possibility of a second round of 9/11 deaths.

Midwest Mumps Outbreak Continues (April 24, 2006): Newsweek has a special web feature on the outbreak of mumps in the Midwest.

Skin Cancer Epedimic in U.S. (April 20, 2006): Reuters reports on a new warning from the American Academy of Dermatology that a skin cancer epedimic is now underway in the U.

Scientist: First Human to Live 1,000 Years Has Already Been Born (April 18, 2006): An article on MSNBC.

Report Accuses Drug Firms of Exaggerating and Inventing Diseases (April 17, 2006): The BBC explains a new report from Public Library of Science Medicine that accuses pharmaceutical companies of "inventing diseases" so they can sell more drugs.

Shortest Human Life Spans Found in Zimbabwe (April 13, 2006): Zimbabweans have the shortest life spans on average according to a new WHO report.

Study Finds Tanning is Addictive (April 3, 2006): A new study that reveals some people continue the unhealthy practice of tanning because its gives them a high.

Hormone Treatment Reduces Spider Fear (March 28, 2006): The BBC reports on an interesting new study that tried to reduce people's fears using cortisol.

Pills to Replace Sleep (March 27, 2006): Sky News reports on the possibility that pills in the future could replace or reduce the need for sleep.

Less Americans Eating Risky Foods (March 24, 2006): Reuters reports on a study that examined people's consumption of seven foods that are known to cause food-borne illnesses like E.

The Risks of Being a Sports Fan (March 21, 2006): MSNBC.

Atkins Diet Health Concerns (March 17, 2006): Doctors are warning of health risks associated with the low-carb or Atkins diet following the case of a 40 year-old woman who developed a serious blood condition after following the Atkin's diet.

Child Obesity Expected to Soar (March 6, 2006): A new report published in the International Journal of Pediatric Obesity forecasts child obesity to soar in children worldwide.

Did 2003 Iraq Bombings Spread Uranium Radiation Across Europe? (February 22, 2006): The Guardian reports that radiation detectors in the UK recorded a significant increase in uranium levels shortly after the "shock and awe" bombing campaign in Iraq in March, 2003.