Posts Tagged omni-

March 12, 2010 / Cancer, Medical News, Pregnancy

Court rules again against vaccine-autism claims

Vaccines that contain a mercury-based preservative called thimerosal cannot cause autism on their own, a special U.S. court ruled on Friday, dealing one more blow to parents seeking to blame vaccines

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March 12, 2010 / Cancer, Medical News

Over it! Why some move on from fights easily

Fighting with a spouse or significant other is generally a downer. But  how easily a person bounces back after the conflict can be predicted by activity in a specific region of the brain. Origin

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March 12, 2010 / Cancer, Medical News, Pregnancy

Variable blood pressure can mean stroke risk

People with occasional spikes in their blood pressure could be at higher risk of having a stroke than those with regularly high blood pressure, new studies said Friday. Read more: Variable blood

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March 12, 2010 / Cancer, Medical News

Infant deaths prompt warning on baby slings

The government warned Friday that those chic baby slings that hip moms and dads are sporting these days can be dangerous, even deadly for their little ones. Original post:  Infant deaths prompt

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March 12, 2010 / Cancer, Medical News

Breakup can wreck your sense of self

A breakup can turn your world upside down, making it feel like you don't know who you are anymore. And you might not, according to a new study. Excerpt from:  Breakup can wreck your sense of se

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March 12, 2010 / Cancer, Medical News

Is the new Atkins diet a protein overload?

Who wouldn’t want to lose up to 15 pounds in two weeks? The new Atkins diet book promises that kind of quick — although arguably harmful — result.  But is pumping up protein really the best way

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March 11, 2010 / Cancer, Medical News, Pregnancy

Dutch nurses’ union: Care does not include sex

A union representing Dutch nurses will launch a national campaign Friday against demands for sexual services by patients who claim it should be part of their standard care. Here is the original:Â

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March 11, 2010 / Cancer, Medical News, Pregnancy

Calcium may help you live longer

Getting a bit more calcium in your diet could help you live longer, new research suggests. Excerpt from:  Calcium may help you live longer

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March 11, 2010 / Cancer, Medical News, Pregnancy

Big first trimester weight gain ups diabetes risk

Women who gain weight too quickly during the first three months of pregnancy are more prone to develop pregnancy-related diabetes, new research shows. See original here:  Big first trimester we

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March 11, 2010 / Cancer, Medical News, Pregnancy

Brain scans help researchers read minds

By scanning your brain, scientists can tell what memory you are recalling. Original post: Brain scans help researchers read minds

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