Health News

1. Surprises about Planned Parenthood cancer testing (AP) -

   AP - To many people, breast cancer screening means a mammogram. But for millions of poor, mostly young women who visit Planned Parenthood, it is usually just a physical exam by the only health professional they may ever see.

   
   
2. Komen drops plans to cut Planned Parenthood grants (AP) -

   AP - For leaders of the nation's pre-eminent breast-cancer charity, it was a firestorm they didn't see coming — and couldn't withstand.

   
   
3. Latest illnesses point to raw milk's popularity (AP) - AP - An outbreak of bacterial infections on the East Coast illustrates the popularity of raw, unpasteurized milk despite strong warnings from public health officials about the potential danger.
4. Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study (HealthDay) - HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- People who consume a few alcoholic drinks a day and have a family history of colorectal cancer are at increased risk for developing colon cancer, new research suggests.
5. Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer (HealthDay) - HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Soy supplements do not protect women against breast cancer, a new study suggests.
6. Erotica director Zalman King dies from cancer (Reuters) - Reuters - Director Zalman King, best known for erotic film "9 1/2 Weeks" and television series "Red Shoe Diaries," died on Friday in Santa Monica, Calif., after a long battle with cancer. He was 69.
7. Obesity Could Be Infectious (LiveScience.com) - LiveScience.com - We've heard obesity can be "spread" between friends when we copy each other's eating habits, but a new study in mice suggests obesity could actually be infectious.
8. Study: Follow-up Exams Key in Diagnosing Child Sexual Abuse Problems (ContributorNetwork) - ContributorNetwork - In cases of child sexual abuse, a second follow-up exam often finds injuries, trauma or sexually transmitted infections missed on the first evaluation, especially in teens, says a study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. With 80,000 reports of child sexual abuse in the U.S. annually, doctors say children should be examined at least once more in cases of reported sexual assault. Here are details about child sex abuse and how further medical evaluation might help.
9. Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough: Study (HealthDay) - HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- While a clot-busting medication can often help stop a stroke in its tracks if it's given promptly, a new study finds that a high number of stroke victims continue to fail to get to the emergency room quickly enough to get the drug.
10. Health Tip: Teach Your Toddler Good Behavior (HealthDay) - HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Toddler tantrums can challenge even the most patient parent, but being firm and consistent can help you discipline your toddler in an effective, loving way.

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1. Cancer Group Backs Down on Cutting Off Planned Parenthood - New York Times -

   Globe and Mail

   Cancer Group Backs Down on Cutting Off Planned Parenthood New York Times When the nation's pre-eminent breast cancer advocacy group, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation, decided to stop most of its financing of Planned Parenthood in December, Komen's leaders hoped to quietly distance the foundation from a politically ... Komen controversy puts Maryland native in spotlightBaltimore Sun Charity Does an About-FaceWall Street Journal Susan G. Komen foundation revises policy that barred Planned Parenthood fundingWashington Post Los Angeles Times -Sacramento Bee -Technorati all 5,869 news articles »

2. Malaria deaths hugely underestimated - Lancet study - BBC News -

   BBC News

   Malaria deaths hugely underestimated - Lancet study BBC News By Neil Bowdler Science and health reporter, BBC News Worldwide malaria deaths may be almost twice as high as previously estimated, a study reports. This compares to a World Health Organisation (WHO) estimate for 2010 of 655000 deaths. Malaria kills twice as many as thought: studyReuters New study doubles estimate of global malaria deathsWashington Post Malaria death toll possibly twice as highUSA TODAY ABC News -Fox News all 326 news articles »

3. CDC recommends all boys receive HPV vaccine - The State Column -

   New York Times

   CDC recommends all boys receive HPV vaccine The State Column According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), all males, between the ages of 11 and 21-years-old, should receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. Initially, the HPV vaccine was recommended only for young women, ... HPV vaccine now recommended for all boys, CDC saysCBS News Adults Still Slow to Get Their ShotsMedPage Today US Pediatricians Recommend Routine HPV Vaccination For BoysMedical News Today TIME -AFP -New York Times all 55 news articles »

4. Minn. food company recalls about 1 million eggs in 34 states - USA TODAY -

   USA TODAY

   Minn. food company recalls about 1 million eggs in 34 states USA TODAY MINNETONKA, Minn. (AP) – A Minnesota food company said Friday it is recalling more than a million hard-cooked eggs distributed to 34 states after testing revealed some may be contaminated with listeria. Robert F. Bukaty, AP Lab testing by a third party ... Egg recall in 34 states over Listeria concernsCBS News Minnesota food company recalls cooked eggs distributed in 34 states due to ...Washington Post Cooked eggs recalled in California, 33 other statesLos Angeles Times Wall Street Journal all 659 news articles »

5. Same Gene Variants in Early- and Late-Onset Alzheimer's - Doctors Lounge -

   Sydney Morning Herald

   Same Gene Variants in Early- and Late-Onset Alzheimer's Doctors Lounge Rare variants of three genes linked to early-onset Alzheimer's disease can also be found in individuals with late-onset Alzheimer's disease, suggesting that mutations are not the only factor affecting age of onset, according to a study published online ... Path Is Found for the Spread of Alzheimer'sNew York Times Study Tracks Alzheimer's Progression In MiceNPR A New Target in Fighting Brain Disease: MetalsWall Street Journal BusinessWeek -WebMD -TIME all 217 news articles »

6. Lack of Sunlight, Vitamin D Tied to Stroke Risk - MedPage Today -

   Wonder Woman

   Lack of Sunlight, Vitamin D Tied to Stroke Risk MedPage Today By Chris Kaiser, Cardiology Editor, MedPage Today These studies were published as abstracts and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. Sunny Skies Linked to Lower Stroke RiskWebMD Severe memory loss linked to fatal strokesTimes of India Severe, Rapid Memory Loss Could Herald StrokeMedscape Cardiology Today -NOLA.com -Family Practice News Digital Network all 136 news articles »

7. Officials say raw milk sickens dozens - phillyBurbs.com -

   USA TODAY

   Officials say raw milk sickens dozens phillyBurbs.com Raw milk from a farm in Franklin County is to believed to be the origin for an outbreak of illness that's sickened more than three dozen people in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia and Maryland, according to officials. Exact locations for those ... Pathogen detected in raw milk from Pa.Outcome Magazine Latest illnesses point to raw milk's popularityUSA TODAY Raw milk from Pa. farm causes 35 to fall illCBS News all 387 news articles »

8. Child Abuse And Neglect Toll $124 Billion, USA - Medical News Today -

   Indiana's NewsCenter

   Child Abuse And Neglect Toll $124 Billion, USA Medical News Today A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that was published in Child Abuse and Neglect - The International Journal, reveals that the total lifetime estimated financial costs that is associated with just one year of confirmed ... In Dollars Alone, Cost of US Child Abuse HighWebMD CDC: Child abuse costs US $124 billionCBS News Child abuse price tag for US is $124 billion, CDC reportsmsnbc.com International Business Times -Sacramento Bee -Kansas City infoZine all 57 news articles »

9. High risk found for Lyme disease in northern Illinois - Rockford Register Star -

   Kansas City Star

   High risk found for Lyme disease in northern Illinois Rockford Register Star AP This map released by the Yale School of Public Health on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 shows a map which indicates areas of the eastern United States where people have the highest risk of contracting Lyme disease based on data from 2004-2007. New map pinpoints Lyme disease risk areasThe Associated Press Map pinpoints Lyme disease risk areasWall Street Journal all 292 news articles »

10. Free Health Screenings Offered in Helena - KFBB NewsChannel 5 -

    CollegeNews

    Free Health Screenings Offered in Helena KFBB NewsChannel 5 By KFBB News Team The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement is partnering with the department store to educate women about the dangers of heart disease. More women die from heart disease than all forms of cancer, combined. February is American Heart MonthMyFox Detroit National Wear Red Day spotlights heart disease in womenCBS News Even fit women have heart diseaseFox News cbs4qc.com -KAALtv.com -Patch.com all 542 news articles »