Stress :: Mothers’ baby cradling habits are indicator of stress
Mothers who cradle their baby to their right hand side are displaying signs of extreme stress, a new study suggests.
Health Insurance :: Census numbers are shameful reflection of national priorities, says Catholic Health Association
The news today that an additional 2.2 million people in the U.S. lost health insurance coverage in 2006 is a shameful reflection of national priorities. Each year the release of new figures by the U.S. Census Bureau highlights the scope and severity of this problem, and yet the situation changes very little.
Obesity :: 85% Americans believe obesity is an epidemic in US
85 percent of Americans believe that obesity is an epidemic, according to the fourth annual F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies are Failing in America, 2007 report from the Trust for America?s Health (TFAH).
Health Insurance :: New AHIP Ad Campaign – Medicare Advantage Cuts Threaten Seniors’ Health Security
America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) has launched a new national television ad campaign reminding Congress about the devastating impact on seniors of cuts to Medicare Advantage.
Pregnancy :: Diabetes during pregnancy linked to childhood obesity
Treating diabetes during pregnancy can break the link between gestational diabetes and childhood obesity, according to a Kaiser Permanente study featured in the September issue of Diabetes Care.
West Nile Virus :: FDA approves Roche’s West Nile Virus screening test
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced approval of a second test for the detection of West Nile virus (WNV) in blood and organs.
Alzheimer’s Disease :: Baxter & Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study Group to pursue study of Gammagard Liquid
Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX) and The Alzheimer?s Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS) group announced the decision to pursue a multi-center U.S. Phase III study evaluating the role of Gammagard Liquid [Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human)] (IGIV) , an intravenous immunoglobulin preparation, for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer?s disease.
Health :: Alberta to focus on five main areas to strengthen infection prevention and control
To ensure consistent delivery of the highest quality of care possible throughout the province, the Alberta government will address five key areas identified in the report Provincial Review of Infection Prevention and Control.
West Nile Virus :: Age not a factor in avoiding west nile virus infection, Kern County Health Dept.
The Kern County Department of Public Health is concerned that residents are not taking necessary precautions to prevent West Nile virus infection. To highlight the personal impact West Nile virus has had on infected individuals and their survival, a video presentation of California survivors was shared with the news media about their personal stories to recover from the disease.
Hepatitis A :: Jamba juice employee diagnosed with hepatitis A at a Jamba store in San Jose, California
Last week, Jamba Juice was informed by the Santa Clara County Department of Public Health that an employee at San Jose/Willow Glen store has recently been diagnosed and treated for Hepatitis A, the mildest form of Hepatitis.