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Apple's Steve Jobs Explains Weight Loss
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0500
Over the past year, the gaunt appearance of Apple founder Steve Jobs has alarmed many Mac and iPod lovers. In a public letter, Jobs said the weight loss had been a mystery to him and his doctors until a few weeks ago. He says he will be undergoing a "relatively simple" treatment for a hormone imbalance.
A Close-Up Of The Milky Way Reveals New Insights
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:52:00 -0500
A new high-resolution panorama is the sharpest infrared picture that scientists have ever made of the Milky Way's core. This mysterious region that surrounds a supermassive black hole is normally hidden by dust and gas, but infrared light can penetrate the dust clouds.
The Stories Behind The Statistics
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:48:00 -0500
A recent report on the rise of young black males being killed in the U.S. continues to raise concern among youth, parents and community leaders. Some say the findings reflect a much larger problem, the failure of society on many levels. A roundtable of people directly affected by violence, including two moms whose sons were killed, share their perspective on the crisis.
Steve Jobs Discloses 'Nutritional Problem'
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:49:00 -0500
The Apple founder and CEO says he'll stay on during "simple and straightforward" treatment for hormone imbalance.

washingtonpost.com - Health

Preach What You Plan To Practice
Shankar Vedantam Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500
One thing is true about New Year's health resolutions:
Women Push for Hair Relaxers That Are Less Caustic
Krissah Thompson Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500
Julia Coney, 36, can still remember her first chemical burn. She was a teenager, and she'd been getting her hair straightened since she was 8. In the early days, her mother used to take her to a hairdresser, who would gently spread a relaxer on her thick hair to tame its tight coils. The sodium-h...
Black American Women Are Getting Shorter, Study Says
Lindsay Minnema Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500
On average, black American women are getting shorter.

Reuters: Health News

More Americans getting multiple chronic illnesses
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:13:25 -0500
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More Americans are burdened by chronic illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure, often having more than three at a time, and this has helped fuel a big rise in out-of-pocket medical expenses, a study released on Tuesday showed.
Coffee may protect against oral cancers
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:48:13 -0500
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New research indicates that drinking coffee lowers the risk of developing cancer of the oral cavity or throat, at least in the general population of Japan.
China confirms woman died of bird flu in Beijing
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:13:16 -0500
BEIJING/HONGKONG (Reuters) - A 19-year-old woman has died of the H5N1 bird flu virus in Beijing after coming into contact with poultry, health authorities in Beijing and Hong Kong said on Tuesday.

CNN.com - Health

Scientists: True love can last a lifetime
Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:09:29 -0500
Love's first blush fading? Lost that loving feeling? Love is not all around?
Smoke-free laws may cut heart hospitalizations
Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:46:09 -0500
Implementing smoke-free policies can lead to a fewer hospitalizations resulting from heart attacks, according to a new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Forgetting things? Mnemonics can make them stick
Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:57:12 -0500
Arriving at your uncle's holiday party in suitable dress and good cheer, you are greeted at the door by an old friend from school whose name, you suddenly realize, you cannot recall.

ABC News: Health

Patrick Swayze: 'I'm Going Through Hell'
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:54:26 -0500
Exclusive: Patrick Swayze opens up to Barbara Walters about pancreatic cancer.
For the Blues, January's the Cruelest Month
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:08:29 -0500
Post-holiday money woes, reality checks, self-reflection can increase the blues.
Apple CEO Blames 'Hormone Imbalance'
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:08:24 -0500
Steve Jobs announced today that a hormone imbalance caused his weight loss.

BBC News | Health | UK Edition

Appeal for research brain donors
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:53:33 -0000
More people need to donate their brains to medical research if cures for diseases like dementia are to be found, appeal scientists.
Hospital mobile bans can be eased
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:28:36 -0000
Hospitals in England should consider allowing more liberal use of mobile phones, the Department of Health has announced.
NHS patient error deaths 'rising'
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:35:05 -0000
More than 3,000 people have died as a result of patient safety incidents in just one year in England, figures show.

Newsweek Health Headlines

MySpace Medical: How to Help At-Risk Teens Online
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:55:04 -0000
A new study suggests that parents and health-care professionals can use social-networking sites to curb risky teen behavior.
What Role for Race in Health Care?
Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:01:26 -0000
Nine clinical trials around the world are studying treatments in groups defined by race, gender or both.
Why You Should Ignore the Hormone Replacement Hype
Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:58:37 -0000
Why you should ignore most stories about hormone replacement therapy.

USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories

Dining out without busting the bank or buttons
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:01:09 -0000
Dining out on a dime while trying to lose weight can be done if you've got a smorgasbord of tricks, according to several readers ...
U.N. reports jump in Zimbabwe cholera cases, deaths
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:14:41 -0000
The United Nations reported a one-day jump in new cholera cases and deaths in Zimbabwe Tuesday, following a week in which the ...
Spending on prescription drugs slows
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:00:08 -0000
Spending on prescription drugs in 2007 showed the smallest increase in more than four decades, driven by rising use of low-cost ...

UPHS - Health and Wellness Newsletter

Easing the Burden on Transplant Families
Throughout the transplant process, families face heavy logistical and financial burdens on top of the emotional turmoil of waiting for and recovering from a transplant. The Clyde F. Barker Transplant House at Penn will offer a supportive and convenient setting for transplant families at a nominal cost. Located blocks from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, the Transplant House will provide a host of accommodations, such as furnished private bedrooms, kitchen and laundry facilities, an educational center and a telephone liaison to the transplant floor of the hospital.
HUP Expands Electrophysiology Program
Many of the methods used around the world for diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders were developed at Penn Medicine, including major advances in the treatment and diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) and ventricular tachycardia (V-Tach). Caused by disorganized electrical signals in the heart, both conditions disrupt blood flow through the heart and can cause abrupt loss of heart function and severe symptoms. To ensure the highest standards of care for patients with heart rhythm disorders, Penn has embarked on a dramatic expansion of its electrophysiology (EP) treatment facilities and equipment. The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania now has five EP procedure rooms equipped with state-of-the-art imaging and mapping systems and technologies designed to enhance and improve the accuracy, safety and effectiveness of catheter ablation therapy and cardiac device implantation.
Adolescent Reproductive Health at Pennsylvania Hospital
Adolescence can be a challenging time. Many young women complain of irregular or absent menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, ache, excessive hair growth and ovarian cysts. Did you know these symptoms may be the result of an endocrine disorder and are treatable? Adolescent reproductive health specialists, Scott E. Edwards, MD, and Suleena Kansal Kalra, MD, are available to see adolescent women at Penn Fertility Care at Pennsylvania Hospital. Drs. Edwards and Kalra provide specialized, one-on-one care for adolescents experiencing endocrine disorders that can affect reproductive health. They offer evaluation and treatment for a full range of adolescent reproductive health issues, including amenorrhea, irregular menstrual bleeding and ovarian cysts.

Reader's Digest: Health

Choosing a Weight-Loss Program for your Child
Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Read more about this interesting rd.com article.
Foods to Lower Blood Sugar: Berries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
Berries are nutrition powerhouses and they may help keep your blood sugar in check.
Foods To Lower Your Blood Sugar: Cherries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
When you get a snack attack, reach for a handful of this sugar-lowering fruit.

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