Health Highlights: Dec. 7, 2010
2010-12-07
- Elizabeth Edwards Succumbs to Breast Cancer
- FDA Can’t Regulate E-Cigarettes as Devices, Drugs: Appeals Court
- Family Gets $5 Million in Chewing Tobacco Death Settlement
- Obesity Serious Problem in EU: Report
- Obese Children Lag in Physical Activity: Study
- Flu Vaccination Critical for People with Chronic Health Conditions: CDC
Health Highlights: Dec. 6, 2010
2010-12-06
- Cholera Death Toll Over 2,000: Haiti Officials
- Bumble Bee Canned Chicken Salad Products Recalled
- Brain May be Able to Repair MS Damage: Study
Dramatic Decline Seen in AIDS News Coverage
2010-12-04
Since 1990, number of newspaper articles about HIV/AIDS has dropped in richer nationsContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Dec. 3, 2010
2010-12-04
- Obesity Pill Fails to Meet All FDA Criteria
- FDA Warning Letter Sent to Maker of Tooth Straightening System
- Campaign Seeks to Reduce Patient Radiation Exposure
- Child Nutrition Bill Approved by Congress
Health Highlights: Dec. 2, 2010
2010-12-02
- This Year Among Warmest on Record: U.N.
- Retirees May Need More Than $100,000 for Health Expenses: Report
- Emergency Contraceptive Pill Ella Now Available in U.S.
- Lap-Band Works for Patients Who Aren’t Severely Obese: FDA Panel
- Mylanta and Alternagel Antacids Recalled
Health Highlights: Dec. 1, 2010
2010-12-01
- Health Care Law Constitutional: Judge
- Lowe’s Recalls Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds
- Finger Length Linked to Prostate Cancer Risk: Study
- U.S. Senate Passes Food Safety Bill
- Egg Producer Given OK to Resume Sales: FDA
Health Highlights: Nov. 30, 2010
2010-11-30
- U.S. Senate Passes Food Safety Bill
- Egg Producer Given OK to Resume Sales: FDA
- Low U.S. Health Ranking Due to Health Care System: Study
- Drug Use Implicated in a Third of Fatal Car Crashes
Health Highlights: Nov. 29, 2010
2010-11-29
- Congress Postpones Doctors’ Medicare Payment Cut
- Alcohol-Spiked Whipped Cream Concerns Health Officials
- Drugs Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk: FDA
- Senate Votes on Food Safety Bill
- Probiotics May Ease Some Children’s Illnesses: AAP
- Gene Mutation Increases Risk of Penis Birth Defect: Study
- Brain Chemical Boost May Benefit Alzheimer’s Patients: Study
Health Highlights: Nov. 24, 2010
2010-11-24
- DEA Targets ‘Fake Pot'</
- AIDS Advocates Praise Vatican for Decision on Condom Use
- Spouses’ Happiness Linked: Study
- Childen’s Benadryl, Motrin Recalled by Company
- HIV Infections, AIDS Deaths Declining: UNAIDS
Health Highlights: Nov. 23, 2010
2010-11-23
- Childen’s Benadryl, Motrin Recalled by Company
- HIV Infections, AIDS Deaths Declining: UNAIDS
- Insurers Ordered to Spend More on Health Care
- Staging of Localized Prostate Cancer Often Incorrect: Study
- Bladder Cancer Survivor Humiliated by Airport Pat-Down
Health Highlights: Nov. 22, 2010
2010-11-22
- Baby Boomers Least Satisfied With Sex Life: U.S. Survey
- Health Problems Push Millions into Poverty: WHO
- Eye Disease Patients Receiving Embryonic Stem Cell Treatment
- Cholesterol Drug May Benefit Kidney Disease Patients: Study
- Restrict or Ban Flavored Cigarettes: Public Health Officials
Study Sees Link Between Low Salt Levels, Fracture Risk in Older Adults
2010-11-21
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Health Highlights: Nov. 19, 2010
2010-11-19
- Workers Agree to Settle World Trade Center Dust Lawsuit
- No Human Cases of Bird Flu in Eastern China: Officials
- Senate Deal Postpones Doctors’ Medicare Payment Cuts
- ‘Octomom’ Part of Clinical Trial: Fertility Doctor
- Many Americans Say Marriage Obsolete: Survey
- Older Adults Most Likely to Use Hospital ERs: Study