Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Battle over condoms enters Philippine Congress

Battle over condoms enters Philippine Congress

Battle over condoms enters Philippine Congress

Posted: 18 May 2011 05:44 AM PDT

The president says he is ready to face excommunication from the Roman Catholic Church for advocating free access to condoms. A boxing champion says he is the best example of why birth control should never be allowed.

China hospitals deny help to HIV/AIDS patients: UN

Posted: 18 May 2011 12:33 AM PDT

People living with HIV/AIDS in China are routinely denied medical treatment in hospitals, a UN agency said Wednesday, in a sign of ongoing discrimination despite recent progress.

Giffords to have surgery while husband is in space

Posted: 18 May 2011 12:36 AM PDT

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' recovery isn't slowing down while her astronaut husband speeds around the Earth.

Health Tip: Is My Memory Loss Normal?

Posted: 18 May 2011 09:03 AM PDT

(HealthDay News) -- Everyone forgets things now and then, and remembering everything naturally becomes more difficult as you get older.

Healthcare ills infect 2012-bound Republicans

Posted: 18 May 2011 09:15 AM PDT

The troubled healthcare industry, recently a problem for Democrats facing voter anger over President Barack Obama's overhaul law, is now plaguing Republicans hoping to take the White House in 2012.

Massachusetts Study Shows Sharp Rise in Early Autism Diagnoses

Posted: 18 May 2011 09:03 AM PDT

WEDNESDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- More children aged 3 and younger are now being treated for autism in Massachusetts, a new study finds.

Health Tip: Protect Feet From Fungus

Posted: 18 May 2011 09:03 AM PDT

(HealthDay News) -- Fungal toenail infections can linger for years without causing pain or another reason to seek treatment. But infected nails can turn thick, discolored or brittle, which could be embarrassing.

Are Affluent Women More Apt to Choose C-Section?

Posted: 18 May 2011 09:03 AM PDT

WEDNESDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Richer women are more likely to choose to deliver their babies by cesarean section than poorer women, a switch from the past when the reverse was the case, a new Scottish study has found.

Meningitis vaccine brings hope to Burkina Faso

Posted: 18 May 2011 08:47 AM PDT

Having watched her father go deaf from meningitis, Georgette Sawadogo uttered 'Thank God!' when she heard of a new vaccine against the disease, and marched her children off to be immunised.

When Pregnant Mom Smokes, Baby's DNA May Change

Posted: 18 May 2011 09:03 AM PDT

WEDNESDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Women who smoke during pregnancy may be putting their unborn children at increased risk for a DNA change, a new study suggests.

Cancer drug spending to jump through 2013: report

Posted: 18 May 2011 08:18 AM PDT

Spending on cancer drugs could rise at least 10 percent a year through 2013, fueled by use of effective -- and expensive -- new therapies used over longer periods, according to a report released on Wednesday.

Health Highlights: May 18, 2011

Posted: 18 May 2011 09:03 AM PDT

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

Early Adversity May Shorten Child's Life

Posted: 18 May 2011 09:03 AM PDT

WEDNESDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Deprivation and neglect can cause premature aging of children's chromosomes, a new study suggests.

FDA Advisers Urge Infant Doses for Kids' OTC Fever Relievers

Posted: 18 May 2011 09:03 AM PDT

WEDNESDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. health advisers recommended Wednesday that dosing instructions should be added to the labels of medicines containing the widely used pain reliever and fever reducer acetaminophen to better protect chil...

Potentially Toxic Flame Retardants Found in Baby Products

Posted: 18 May 2011 09:02 AM PDT

WEDNESDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- A flame retardant banned years ago in many parts of the world appears to remain in use and is among a number of potentially toxic flame retardants found in baby products such as nursing pillows, bassinet ma...

Politics May Trump Looks, Personality in Matters of the Heart

Posted: 18 May 2011 09:03 AM PDT

WEDNESDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Voter registration cards may offer more insight into who people promise to love and cherish than personality or appearance, new research suggests.

FDA panel backs infant doses for kids' Tylenol

Posted: 18 May 2011 08:48 AM PDT

Federal health experts said Wednesday that dosing instructions for children younger than 2 years old should be added to Children's Tylenol and similar products containing acetaminophen, the popular pain reliever and fever reducer.

China AIDS sufferers being denied medical care

Posted: 18 May 2011 07:40 AM PDT

People in China living with HIV and AIDS are routinely being denied medical treatment in mainstream hospitals due to fear and ignorance about the disease, according to a study released by the United Nations' International Labor Organization (I...

Multi-state accord would reduce tobacco sales to minors

Posted: 18 May 2011 07:28 AM PDT

The companies that own Circle K, Dairymart and On The Run stores reached an agreement on Tuesday with 39 state attorneys general to curb tobacco sales to minors.

Afghan health minister seeks backing for vaccines

Posted: 17 May 2011 08:34 AM PDT

Afghanistan's acting health minister will seek international funding on Tuesday for immunization, which she sees as key to reducing child mortality in a country where the average life expectancy is only 48 years.
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