Health and Drug Recalls

Designer Flu: How scientists made a killer virus airborne — and who should know – Science News

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:45:07 +0000

Designer Flu : How scientists made a killer virus airborne — and who should know Science News Strictly speaking, the Wisconsin group's transmissible virus is not H5N1 bird flu virus. Instead it is a composite of H5N1 and the H1N1 “ swine flu ” virus that caused a pandemic in 2009. To create the combination virus, the researchers replaced a … and more

Maybe this time the hysteria will be useful? – The League of Ordinary Gentlemen

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:19:14 +0000

The League of Ordinary Gentlemen Maybe this time the hysteria will be useful? The League of Ordinary Gentlemen My response to each new one, from SARS to swine flu , is generally the same — you're probably not going to die. I'm sure I'll change my tune if there's ever a “Contagion”-esque catastrophe pretty fast, but my default assumption most of the time is that …

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Maybe this time the hysteria will be useful? – The League of Ordinary Gentlemen

May 21 Webinar: Steps to Addressing Health Disparities

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:42:00 +0000

Michelle Yeboah of FDAâ€™s Office of Minority Health tells how the agency is addressing health disparities among minority populations in America.

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May 21 Webinar: Steps to Addressing Health Disparities

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Michelle Yeboah of FDAâ€™s Office of Minority Health tells how the agency is addressing health disparities among minority populations in America.

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Coroner says dead boy deprived of proper care – ABC Local

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:11:42 +0000

The West Australian Coroner says dead boy deprived of proper care ABC Local Andrew Allan, who died of swine flu after being sent home from Northam Hospital without being seen by a doctor. The Deputy State Coroner has found a 16 year old boy who died just hours after being discharged from a country hospital was deprived of the … Coroner Evelyn Vicker finds death of teenager Andrew Allan was avoidable Perth Now all 5 news articles

Order FREE Healthy Women’s Action Kit

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:09:20 +0000

It’s Women’s Health Week. Order a FREE Healthy Women’s Action Kit for yourself and the women in your life. You’ll receive information about high blood pressure, diabetes, cosmetics, smoking, and much more!

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In the News – Update: Dengue in Tropical and Subtropical Regions

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Health recommendations for travelers to dengue risk areas

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In the News – Update: Dengue in Tropical and Subtropical Regions

deadly pandemic a matter of when, not if – Sydney Morning Herald

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 04:18:57 +0000

deadly pandemic a matter of when, not if Sydney Morning Herald They can treat a wide variety of flu viruses because they target part of the bug that doesn't tend to change. The problem with these medicines, however, is that they have to be administered very quickly – within at most 48 hours of flu symptoms … and more

Depression — Medicines to Help You

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:41:16 +0000

The publication, “Depression — Medicines to Help You,” talks about the brands and generic names of various anti-depressants. Also learn the side effects, who should not take them, and warning signs regarding harmful drug and food interactions.

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Older Americans Month

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:37:28 +0000

Older Americans Month is an opportunity to recognize the guiding wisdom and important contributions of our nation’s seniors. Learn some interesting facts about America’s senior population (those who are 65 years and older).

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Older Americans Month