Tamiflu-resistant swine flu cluster reported in NC

By MIKE STOBBE

Health officials say four people in North Carolina have tested positive for a type of swine flu that's resistant to the drug Tamiflu.

Nov 20, 2009 | 12:30 pm

Cost of child vaccines fall, more kids saved

Babies squirmed and wailed as needles plunged into their chubby thighs at a public health clinic on the outskirts of Hanoi on Friday. Like little ones everywhere, the reaction to the sting was never pretty.

Nov 20, 2009 | 8:25 am

Report: 20-somethings can go 2 years between Paps

By LAURAN NEERGAARD

First mammograms. Now _ in an apparent coincidence _ Pap smears.

Nov 20, 2009 | 8:10 am

AP IMPACT: Gripes about swine flu vaccine abound

By MIKE STOBBE

When the nation's swine flu vaccination program began in early October, health officials predicted it was going to be "messy." They were right.

Nov 20, 2009 | 7:50 am

China to punish those concealing swine flu info

China's health ministry said it will punish officials who underreport cases of swine flu after a doctor famous for exposing the extent of the 2003 SARS epidemic said he believes the true number of swine flu deaths is being covered up.

Nov 19, 2009 | 10:45 pm

Formerly conjoined twins to need years of care

Formerly conjoined Bangladeshi twins separated this week in a marathon surgery will remain in the care of a humanitarian group for at least two years, the organization's CEO said Friday.

Nov 19, 2009 | 9:05 pm

US survey shows southern counties most obese

By MIKE STOBBE

The first county-by-county survey of obesity reflects past studies that show the rate of obesity is highest in the Southeast and Appalachia. High rates of obesity and diabetes were reported in more than 80 percent of counties in the Appalachian region that includes Kentucky, Tennessee and…

Nov 19, 2009 | 7:30 pm

Experts say radical measures won't stop swine flu

By MARIA CHENG

Health experts say extraordinary measures against swine flu _ most notably quarantines imposed by China, where entire planeloads of passengers were isolated if one traveler had symptoms _ have failed to contain the disease.

Nov 19, 2009 | 9:25 am

AP Poll: Support for curbs on malpractice lawsuits

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and TREVOR TOMPSON

Most Americans want Congress to deal with malpractice lawsuits driving up the cost of medical care, says an Associated Press poll.

Nov 19, 2009 | 7:50 am

Task force doctor stands by mammogram advice

By JOCELYN NOVECK

A member of the independent panel whose new mammogram recommendations have led to confusion defended the task force's report, saying Thursday that it was based on the most up-to-date, accurate information available.

Nov 19, 2009 | 6:50 am

Study: CT scans rule out heart attacks faster

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE

A CT scan _ a kind of super X-ray _ provides a faster, cheaper way to diagnose a heart attack when someone goes to the emergency room with chest pains, a new study suggests.

Nov 18, 2009 | 11:50 am

Ex-Kiss drummer: Breast cancer not just for women

By WAYNE PARRY

Lying in bed one night in 2007, Peter Criss felt something strange: a small lump on his left breast.

Nov 18, 2009 | 8:30 am

Swine flu information

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Vaccines on horizon for AIDS, Alzheimer's, herpes

By LINDA A. JOHNSON

Malaria. Tuberculosis. Alzheimer's disease. AIDS. Pandemic flu. Genital herpes. Urinary tract infections. Grass allergies. Traveler's diarrhea. You name it, the pharmaceutical industry is working on a vaccine to prevent it.

Nov 18, 2009 | 1:50 am

Study: New device boosts heart failure survival

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE

For the first time, a miniature heart pump shows the potential to become a widely used, permanent treatment for many older people with severe heart failure. But can we afford it?

Nov 17, 2009 | 7:55 pm

FDA says heartburn drugs can interfere with Plavix

By MATTHEW PERRONE

Federal health officials said Tuesday a popular variety of heartburn medications can interfere with the blood thinner Plavix, a drug taken by millions of Americans to reduce risks of heart attack and stroke.

Nov 17, 2009 | 3:25 pm

Army helps vets with `invisible wounds' find jobs

By MICHELLE ROBERTS

Richard Martin keeps a rearview mirror on his desk to prevent co-workers from startling him in his cubicle. The walls are papered with sticky notes to help him remember things, and he wears noise-canceling headphones to keep his easily distracted mind focused.

Nov 17, 2009 | 2:20 pm

Going high-tech to track Alzheimer's patients

By LAURAN NEERGAARD

Tom Dougherty jokes that he takes "get-lost walks." To his wife, Cleo, it's a constant fear: When will his Alzheimer's get bad enough that she has to end his 4-mile daily strolls?

Nov 17, 2009 | 1:05 am

Healthy thoughts: Experts say placebo power behind many natural cures

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE Associated Press

People looking for natural cures will be happy to know there is one. Two words explain how it works: "I believe."

Nov 16, 2009 | 11:15 pm | Loading…

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Nurse’s Notes: Metabolic syndrome can harm heart, mind

By MARY HUDDLE for the Missoulian

As winter approaches, we may be tempted to slow down, hibernate and gobble up comfort foods. It might be a better idea to get out the hiking boots, walk the dog, join the gym and become a regular at the salad bar.

Nov 16, 2009 | 11:00 pm | Loading…

Study: Injured uninsured more likely to die in ER

By CARLA K. JOHNSON

Uninsured patients with traumatic injuries, such as car crashes, falls and gunshot wounds, were almost twice as likely to die in the hospital as similarly injured patients with health insurance, according to a troubling new study.

Nov 16, 2009 | 2:00 pm

Sexually spread diseases up, better testing cited

By MIKE STOBBE

Sexually spread diseases continue to rise, with reported chlamydia cases setting yet another record in 2008, government health officials said Monday.

Nov 16, 2009 | 8:25 am

Study raises new questions about Merck pill Zetia

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE

A new study raises fresh concerns about Zetia and its cousin, Vytorin _ drugs still taken by millions of Americans to lower cholesterol, despite questions raised last year about how well they work.

Nov 16, 2009 | 6:20 am

Disney World takes steps to fight swine flu

How about some hand sanitizer before greeting Mickey Mouse?

Nov 14, 2009 | 9:45 am