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Health Highlights: June 25, 2010

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: June 25, 2010

In: Health News

Hot Cars Can Be Deadly for Children, Experts Warn
More American Women Childless: Study
House Approves Plan To Reverse Doctors’ Medicare Fee Cuts
Family Ties Improve Obesity Surgery Results: Study

Most Americans Get Too Much Salt

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: June 24, 2010

In: Blood Pressure, Health News, Heart / Cardiovascular, Nutrition / Vitamins

Much of it comes from processed foods that don’t taste salty, CDC experts sayContinue Reading

Health Highlights: June 24, 2010

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: June 24, 2010

In: Health News

Pfizer Suspends Osteoarthritis Drug Trials
CT Scans Pose Growing Health Threat: Experts
Safety Concerns Prompt Recall of Millions of Cribs
California Declares Whooping Cough Epidemic

Health Highlights: June 23, 2010

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: June 23, 2010

In: Health News

Medicare Proposes New Hospital Visitation Rules
Workers in Small Companies Pay Higher Health Premiums
Study Faults McDonald’s for Happy Meals Side Dishes
Few Substance Abuse Centers Offer Programs for Gays/Lesbians

Health Highlights: June 22, 2010

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: June 22, 2010

In: Health News

FDA Approves New H1N1 Flu Test
U.S. Bans Mail Shipments of Tobacco
Consumer Protection Key Feature of Health Reform Enforcement
Most U.S.-Approved Drugs Tested in Other Countries: Report
Pfizer Pulls Leukemia Drug Off Market

Health Highlights: June 21, 2010

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: June 21, 2010

In: Health News

Pfizer Pulls Leukemia Drug Off Market
Private Health Insurance Premiums Rise Sharply: Survey
Coffee ‘Aphrodisiac’ Product Poses Danger: FDA
Senate Acts to Stop Medicare Cuts
FDA Warns Consumers About ‘Generic Tamiflu’

Health Highlights: June 19, 2010

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: June 19, 2010

In: Health News

Senate Acts to Stop Medicare Cuts
FDA Warns Consumers About ‘Generic Tamiflu’
Marie Callender’s Brand Frozen Meals Recalled
Marlboro Lights Marketing Under Investigation: Report
FDA Fines Red Cross $16 Million for Blood Screening

Bump in Head Injury Numbers Linked to Summer Play

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: June 19, 2010

In: Fitness & Exercise, General Health, Head & Neck, Health News, Kids' Health, Public Health

Bikes, pools, ball games main reasons for spike between 2008 and 2009, analysis findsContinue Reading

Health Highlights: June 17, 2010

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: June 17, 2010

In: Health News

U.S. Will Spend $250 Million to Increase Primary Care Providers
Doctors Perform HIV-Infected Donor/Recipient Kidney Tranplants
Vuvuzela Horns May Threaten Soccer Fans’ Hearing
‘Female Viagra’ Pill Has Little Effect on Libido: FDA

Health Highlights: June 16, 2010

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: June 16, 2010

In: Health News

‘Female Viagra’ Pill Has Little Effect on Libido: FDA
Men Less Likely To Seek Routine Health Care: Study
Oil Spill Health Concerns Could Last Years: Experts
McNeil Expands Odor-Related Recall of Medicines
FDA Warns Against Too Much Vitamin D For Infants
FDA Web Site Offers Safety Reports on New Drugs

Health Highlights: June 15, 2010

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: June 15, 2010

In: Health News

FDA Warns Against Too Much Vitamin D For Infants
Obesity Major Threat To Public Health: Report
Kroger Ice Cream Recalled
New “Morning After” Pill Is Safe: FDA Report
Brain Distorts Body Image

Health Highlights: June 14, 2010

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: June 14, 2010

In: Health News

Large Rise In Employer Medical Costs Next Year: Report
Assisted Reproduction May Boost Birth Defects: Study
Genetic Tests Must Be Approved By FDA

Health Highlights: June 11, 2010

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: June 11, 2010

In: Health News

Genetic Tests Must Be Approved By FDA
Drug Companies to Share Alzheimer’s Data
Ikea Recalls Millions Of Window Blinds
High Meat Diet Linked To Early Periods: Study
Passport Gender Can Be Changed Without Surgery: U.S. Officials

Health Highlights: June 10, 2010

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: June 10, 2010

In: Health News

Passport Gender Can Be Changed Without Surgery: U.S. Officials
Company Drops Chocolate Toddler Drink
Safer Radiation Therapy Equipment Promised By Companies
Tyverb Not Cost Effective: U.K. Health Agency

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Health Highlights: June 25, 2010

Most Americans Get Too Much Salt

Health Highlights: June 24, 2010

Health Highlights: June 23, 2010

Health Highlights: June 22, 2010

Health Highlights: June 21, 2010

Health Highlights: June 19, 2010

Bump in Head Injury Numbers Linked to Summer Play

Health Highlights: June 17, 2010

Health Highlights: June 16, 2010

Health Highlights: June 15, 2010

Health Highlights: June 14, 2010

Health Highlights: June 11, 2010

Health Highlights: June 10, 2010

Can AI Help Make IVF More Successful?

FDA Calls for Better Accuracy of Pulse Oximeters in People of Color

Access to Medical Test Results Is Confusing, Anxiety-Provoking

These Incentives Help People, Including Pregnant Smokers, Quit Smoking

More Abortions Tied to Natural Family Planning or Fertility Awareness Methods

First-Time Moms In This State May Be Using Welfare for Paid Family Leave

Interest In Permanent Contraception Rose After Roe v. Wade was Overturned

Moms Take on 70% of ‘Mental Load’ for Household Tasks: Study

Prevention Outpaced Treatment Advances in Saving Lives From Major Cancers

Live Far From a Clinic? Telehealth Abortion Services Are on the Rise

More Abortions Tied to Natural Family Planning or Fertility Awareness Methods

Fecal Transplants May Help People Who Have Diabetes, Gut Issues, Study Says