Health Highlights: Feb. 22, 2010
2010-02-22
- Fmr. Vice President Cheney Hospitalized Following Chest Pains
- Seasonal Flu Vaccine to Protect Against Swine Flu
- Singing Helps Stroke Patients Recover Speech
- White House Wants to Limit Health Insurance Rate Hikes
- Most Test-Tube Children Healthy: Researchers
- Claim That Brain-Injured Patient Communicated by Computer Was False
- TB-Patient Flight Rules Questioned
Health Highlights: Feb. 19, 2010
2010-02-19
- Obama Administration Details Healthy Food Financing Initiative
- Big Hike in Premiums for Medicare Advantage Plan
- Put Safety First, Crib and Toy Makers Told
- Medical Marijuana Benefits MS, Spinal Cord Patients: Report
- Exjade to Carry Warning
- Fake Pills Can Have Real Effect: Experts
Health Highlights: Feb. 18, 2010
2010-02-18
- Denture Creams Pulled Because of Nerve Damage Claims
- Narcolepsy Trigger Identified
- Blood Transfusion Monitoring System Launched
- Expect Health Insurance Rate Increases, HHS Warns
- Maalox Product Confusion Could Cause Harm: FDA
- FDA May Tighten Rules for Medical Devices
- Gardasil Effective for Older Women, Gay Men: Merck Studies
Health Highlights: Feb. 17, 2010
2010-02-17
- Clinton Cites Lack of Sleep As Factor in Heart Problem
- More Than Half of U.S. Hospital Procedures Now Outpatient
- Polish Reactor to Provide Medical Isotopes
- Acupuncture May Help Relieve Menstrual Pain: Study
- Lack of Blue Light May Affect Teens’ Sleep Habits: Study
- More Salami Products Recalled
Health Highlights: Feb. 16, 2010
2010-02-16
- Kellogg Told To Fix Sanitary Issues at Eggo Plant
- Study Links Poverty, Gene Mutation, Breast Cancer Survival
- Traffic Pollution Accelerates Hardening of Arteries: Study
- Foot-Long Surgical Tool Left in Woman’s Abdomen
- Well-Being Highest in Western Cities, U.S. Survey Shows
Health Highlights: Feb. 15, 2010
2010-02-15
- Well-Being Highest in Western Cities, U.S. Survey Shows
- At-Home Stool Tests Boost Colon Cancer Screening
- California Meat Recall Expanded: USDA
- Grandparent Care Increases Tots’ Weight Risk: Study
- Individual Health Insurance Holders Face Large Rate Hikes
Health Highlights: Feb. 12, 2010
2010-02-12
- Nature Variety Pet Food Recalled
- Induced Stem Cells Inferior To Embryonic Stem Cells: Study
- Jury Acquits Texas Nurse In Whistleblower Case
- Applegate Farms Sausage Recalled
Health Highlights: Feb. 11, 2010
2010-02-11
- Applegate Farms Sausage Recalled
- Health Insurer Explains Hefty Rate Hike
- Actor Lou Gossett Jr. Treated for Prostate Cancer
- FDA Announces Recall of Cardiac Science Defibrillators
Health Highlights: Feb. 10, 2010
2010-02-10
- FDA Announces Recall of Cardiac Science Defibrillators
- Boredom May Be Deadly
- Cribs Linked to Three Deaths Recalled
- Target Pulls Valentine’s Day Bears From Shelves
Health Highlights: Feb. 9, 2010
2010-02-09
- First Double Hand Transplant Patient Released From Hospital
- HHS Secretary Challenges Health Insurer’s Rate Increases
- White House Targets Childhood Obesity
- New Guidelines Coming on Use of Newborn Blood Samples
- Poor-Quality Malaria Pills Worry Experts
Health Highlights: Feb. 8, 2010
2010-02-08
- FDA Wants Realistic Serving Sizes on Food Packaging
- Exercise Protects Against Painful Gallstones: Study
- Medicines Tossed in Trash End Up in Water: Study
- U.S. Government to Forbid Unhealthy Foods in Schools
- Obama Invites Republicans to Televised Health Care Meeting
Health Highlights: Feb. 5, 2010
2010-02-05
- Drug May Help Men With Bent Penis Disorder
- New Rules for School Lunch Program Suppliers
- Genes Hamper Efforts to Boost Physical Endurance: Study
- Dissolvable Nicotine Products Concern Health Regulators
- Toy Importer Pays $200K to Settle Lead Charges
Health Highlights: Feb. 4, 2010
2010-02-04
- First Quake-Injured Haitians Arrive for Treatment in U.S.
- Few Uninsured U.S. Workers Get Needed Substance Abuse Treatment
- Large Rise In Prescription Drug Use For Digestive Ailments
- Program Offers Free Health Text Messages To Moms
- Ground Pepper Could Be Culprit in Salmonella Outbreak
- 40 Percent of Cancers Preventable: Report