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Scientists Make Herpes Breakthrough
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:46:00 -0400
Those infected with a herpes virus are infected for life. That's because the virus goes "latent." Sometimes, it awakes from its slumber, producing painful illnesses. Now, scientists say they know how the virus becomes latent and why it wakes up.
Keeping German Doctors On A Budget Lowers Costs
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:05:00 -0400
Nearly every German has ready access to doctors, cheap drugs, high-tech medicine, dental care, nursing homes and home care. All this — and Germany spends half what the United States does per person. One way the country accomplishes this is by putting doctors on a budget.
Fighting Cancer With An Inflatable Colon
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0400
Colon cancer kills more Americans every year than AIDS or breast cancer, even though it's one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Part of the problem has been that many people are squeamish about getting a colonoscopy. An exhibit of a massive inflatable colon attempts to combat people's fears.
In the U.S. and Holland, Diabetes Looks Different
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0400
The Netherlands' health care system resembles a giant HMO in many ways. Unlike in the U.S., however, Dutch citizens are universally insured, and the system is organized around encouraging preventive care for patients with chronic illness.

washingtonpost.com - Health

Toxicity in FEMA Trailers Blamed on Cheap Materials, Low Construction Standards
Spencer S. Hsu Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
High levels of formaldehyde found in trailers provided to Hurricane Katrina evacuees on the Gulf Coast probably resulted from cheap wood and poor ventilation in designs used by manufacturers under permissive government standards, federal scientists reported yesterday.
Firings and Dismay After Woman's Death at Hospital
Robin Shulman Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
NEW YORK, July 2 -- It was a nightmare captured on surveillance video. A woman who had waited nearly 24 hours to be seen in a Brooklyn public hospital collapsed, fell face-down on the floor, convulsed and for nearly an hour -- while several hospital staff members looked at her and one staff member...
Tomatoes Still Lead List of Suspects in Salmonella Probe
Annys Shin Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The tomato investigators are stumped. Over the past four weeks, they have pored over records, collected hundreds of samples and interviewed dozens of patients to find the cause of a salmonella outbreak. So far, their efforts haven't produced an answer, and they have begun to question whether their...

Reuters: Health News

Alzheimer's less likely for men over 90 than women
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:25:58 -0400
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Men are much less likely than women to live into their 90s, but those who do have a much lower chance of having Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
Green tea protects against heart disease: study
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:24:43 -0400
LONDON (Reuters) - A few cups of green tea each day may help prevent heart disease, Greek researchers said on Wednesday.
New approach offers chance to finally kill herpes
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:39:42 -0400
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday they may have found a way to flush out herpes viruses from hiding -- offering a potential way to cure pesky and painful conditions from cold sores to shingles.

CNN.com - Health

Handle produce right for more nutrition
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:17:00 -0400
Fresh fruits and vegetables are among the most nutritious foods you can choose. They're low in calories yet rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. That's why produce, along with whole grains, forms the basis of a healthful diet. What's more, the way you store, prepare, and cook these foods can magnify (or preserve) their already healthful properties.
Life of a military boy: 'My heart kind of dropped'
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:25:09 -0400
Jordan has moved 10 times in the last three years, but his most unsettling news came when his mother recently sat him down and asked, "How would you feel about your dad going to Iraq?"
Salmonella inquiry looks beyond tomatoes
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:22:08 -0400
The federal government has expanded its investigation into an outbreak of salmonella illness to include items commonly eaten with tomatoes, health officials said Tuesday.

ABC News: Health

Inside the Mind of a Suicide Jumper
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:52:50 -0400
People who jump to their death may do it because it's convenient.
Hopes Dashed for Alzheimer's Drug
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:00:09 -0400
As researchers give up hope on one drug, doctors insist all is not lost.
Ugly Side of Modeling: Drugs, Rape, Mob
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:17:35 -0400
Young model's death unveils the soul-destroying underbelly of fashion.

BBC News | Health | UK Edition

Minister says GPs blocking choice
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:05:51 -0000
A health minister says GPs operate "gentlemen's agreements" to block movement of patients between practices.
Oldest women hit hard by dementia
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:13:00 -0000
Almost half of all women in their 90s are suffering from dementia, research conducted in California suggests.
Cold sore virus secret revealed
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:05:22 -0000
The secret of how the cold sore virus persists for a lifetime in the body may have been cracked by US scientists.

Newsweek Health Headlines

The Scientists Who Revived Magic Mushroom Research
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:47:23 -0000
How some dedicated scientists and former flower children managed to bring hallucinogenic drug research back to mainstream labs after more than 30 years.
Seven Surprising Facts About Our Internal Body Clock
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:39:42 -0000
The surprising ways our internal clock affects some of the most important aspects of our lives.
Psychology: The Surprising Reasons We Buy What We Buy
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:31:28 -0000
New studies offer insight into the subjective, and often less-than-rational, ways we decide what to buy and how much to pay.

USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories

Drink up as summer heats up to avoid dehydration
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:37:43 -0000
Drinking enough water seems intuitive, but when it becomes an afterthought, people exercising or working outdoors can easily ...
Q&A: Figure out the right amount of fluids
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:58:55 -0000
Barry Popkin, director of the University of North Carolina's Interdisciplinary Obesity Center, has studied the relationship between ...
New test could track tumors in 'real time'
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:50:00 -0000
Doctors have developed new technology to measure cancer cells that break off from lung tumors and travel through the blood. These ...

UPHS - Health and Wellness Newsletter

Good Shepherd Penn Partners Facility Opens
On July 1, the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) officially opens its new campus - Penn Medicine at Rittenhouse, located at 18th and Lombard streets in Center City Philadelphia. The Penn Medicine at Rittenhouse campus features a newly renovated 58-bed physical rehabilitation facility managed by Good Shepherd Penn Partners as well as a 38-bed long-term acute care hospital (LTACH).
Penn Fertility Care Offers Comprehensive Donor Egg Program at Penn: Making a Difference
The Penn Fertility Care Offers Comprehensive Donor Egg Program (CCT) at Penn adheres to the philosophy that a patient's well- being is the top priority. Center therapists utilize state-of-the-art methods of cognitive therapy, one of the most extensively researched models of psychotherapy.
The Gastrointestinal Cancer
More people than ever before are surviving cancer thanks to early detection and advances in treatments. To help cancer survivors enjoy the best possible quality of life following treatment, the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania developed the Living Well After Cancer™ Program.

Reader's Digest: Health

Choosing a Weight-Loss Program for your Child
Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Read more about this interesting rd.com article.
Your Weight Loss Strategy: Taking a Closer Look
Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
Figure out whether you're a diet or an exercise person with our quiz. Your answers will help you decide whether to focus your efforts on cutting back on calories through diet or burning more calories through exercise and sports.
Foods to Lower Blood Sugar: Berries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
Berries are nutrition powerhouses and they may help keep your blood sugar in check.

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