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2 hours ago Troubled teens find new way to self-harm
There's another teenage behavior to alarm American parents. Doctors have come across a little-reported form of deliberate self-injury by teenagers — embedding objects ranging from glass to needles to wood under their own skin.
2 hours ago Drug maker used ghostwriters for journal articles
Drugmaker Wyeth used ghostwriters to play up the benefits and downplay the harm of hormone replacement therapy in articles published in medical journals, a U.S. researcher said on Tuesday.
2 hours ago Burning eyes? Cows may be to blame
When a crowd of about 50 Aussies started pawing at their suddenly burning, aching eyes, panic set in. Did somebody release poison gas? No, it’s so, so much worse.
2 hours ago Group backs mandatory flu shots for health workers
Flu vaccination should be required for all doctors, nurses and other health workers, the nation's largest pediatricians' group says, calling it a long overdue step to protect patients.
2 hours ago Two gene mutations mark deadly ovarian cancer
Researchers have identified two new genetic mutations that cause a significant number of the hardest-to-treat kinds of ovarian cancer, and say they point to a new "on-off" switch for tumors.
2 hours ago Chronic drinking is bad; suddenly quitting is worse
But chronic drinking has been linked to high levels of the stress hormone cortisol , which can be dangerous to health. But stopping suddenly can cause the brain's neurons to degenerate, research shows.
2 hours ago Teen's 'laser show' prank zaps eyeballs

Turns out mom was right. You can put your eye out playing with unsafe toys. The “toy” in this case was a handheld laser, purchased from the Internet by a 15-year-old Swiss boy. Turns out mom was right. You can put your eye out playing with unsafe toys. The “toy” in this case was a handheld laser, purchased from the Internet by a 15-year-old Swiss boy.


5 hours ago Splint may be as good as cast for kids' wrist fractures
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A splint may work just as well as a cast in helping children with non-severe wrist fractures heal, a study published Tuesday suggests.
5 hours ago Grassley seeks answers to USDA's role at egg farms
Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley is asking Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to address accusations that federal workers ignored complaints about conditions at two Iowa farms involved in the recall of salmonella-tainted eggs.
5 hours ago Half of "untreatable" asthma cases may be treatable
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Good news for kids with treatment-resistant asthma: Their breathing troubles just might be treatable.
5 hours ago Back in business after peanut deaths
The peanut industry executive whose filthy processing plants were blamed in a salmonella outbreak two years ago that killed nine people and sickened hundreds more is back in the business.
8 hours ago It’s a wrap? Von Furstenberg designs hospital gowns

The gown, with the Cleveland Clinic's logo printed on the fabric, features side ties that eliminate the embarrassing open-back look that got unwanted attention in the hospital corridor. Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg has helped the Cleveland Clinic create a more stylish hospital gown without the peek-a-boo back.


11 hours ago Survey: Most of us think we're hotter than average

OK, we know we don't exactly look like Jennifer Aniston, shown here at a premiere of "The Switch" last month. But most of us say we're at least better-looking than the next person, a new survey from msnbc.com and ELLE magazine suggests.We’re fatter than we’ve ever been; at the same time, our idea of the “ideal” body has gone from lean to impossibly leaner. Still, we’re pretty damn pleased with the way we look, a new survey suggests.


11 hours ago 21 safest booster seats revealed with new ratings
Parents perplexed by the plethora of booster seats available now have a new guide to help them choose the safest option.  The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has reviewed the seat belt fit of 72 models.
20 hours ago Science helps you dance your way into her heart

The Hoff might want to note this new study for his upcoming "Dancing With the Stars" stint: Psychologists say they've identified the dance moves that lure in the ladies.Using computer-generated avatars, psychologists say they have unlocked the dance moves that will capture a woman's heart. Apparently the speed of a man's right knee and the size and variety of movements of the neck and torso are key, they suggest.


23 hours ago U.S. judge refuses to lift ban on stem cell funds
A U.S. judge Tuesday refused to lift a ban on federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research despite warnings from the Obama administration that it would set back key research and cost more than a thousand jobs.
23 hours ago Science helps you dance your way into her heart
Using computer-generated avatars, psychologists say they have unlocked the dance moves that will capture a woman's heart. Apparently the speed of a man's right knee and the size and variety of movements of the neck and torso are key, they suggest.
Yesterday Magic mushrooms may ease anxiety of cancer
The hallucinogen psilocybin — known by the street name magic mushrooms — may help ease the anxiety that often accompanies late-stage cancer, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
Yesterday It's a wrap? von Furstenberg designs hospital gowns

The gown, with the Cleveland clinic's logo printed on the fabric, features side ties that eliminate the embarrassing open-back look that got unwanted attention in the hospital corridor. Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg has helped the Cleveland Clinic create a more stylish hospital gown without the peek-a-boo back.


Yesterday U.S. smoking rate smolders at 1 in 5 adults
U.S. smoking rates continue to hold steady, at about one in five adults lighting up regularly, frustrated health officials reported Tuesday.
Yesterday Men more susceptible to memory problems
Men are more susceptible than women to memory problems in old age, according to a new study.
Yesterday Long-term weight loss actually bad for you?
Long-term weight loss may release into the blood industrial pollutants linked to illnesses like diabetes, hypertension and rheumatoid arthritis, researchers said on Tuesday.
Yesterday FDA warns about green tea beverage claims
Federal health regulators have issued a warning to the maker of Canada Dry ginger ale over unsubstantiated nutritional claims on its green tea-flavored ginger ale.
Yesterday Yellow jackets sting woman more than 500 times
Fire officials say a Massachusetts woman who fell onto a yellow jackets' nest in her yard was stung more than 500 times.
Yesterday Japan confirms its first case of new superbug gene
Japan has confirmed the nation's first case of a new gene in bacteria that allows the microorganisms to become drug-resistant superbugs, detected in a man who had medical treatment in India, a Health Ministry official said Tuesday.
Yesterday Steep your tea longer and other healthy tweaks

The longer tea steeps, the greater the quantity of health-boosting flavonoids.You walk, you nap, you brush your teeth. Now get more out of all these smart everyday choices with these ingenious tweaks.


Yesterday BPA-laced dental sealants OK for use in kids
Widely used dental sealants contain derivatives of the controversial chemical BPA, but dentists can use the product safely in kids, a new study finds. But pregnant women should wait until after delivery.
Yesterday Magic mushrooms may ease anxiety of cancer: study

Boxes containing magic mushrooms are displayed at a coffee and smart shop in Rotterdam November 28, 2008. REUTERS/Jerry LampenThe hallucinogen psilocybin -- known by the street name magic mushrooms -- may help ease the anxiety that often accompanies late-stage cancer, U.S. researchers said on Monday.


Yesterday Study links cholesterol and nonstick coating chemical
Chemicals used to make non-stick coatings on cookware and to waterproof fabrics may raise levels of cholesterol in children, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
Yesterday Magic mushrooms may ease anxiety of cancer: study
The hallucinogen psilocybin -- known by the street name magic mushrooms -- may help ease the anxiety that often accompanies late-stage cancer, U.S. researchers said on Monday.