Monday, November 23, 2009
Blogging is healthy
The Green Life
Cindy Jacobs: In line with their mission to reduce hunger and waste, Forgotten Harvest took delivery of their first hybrid-powered truck in June. It will … Continued
Health & Fitness
Terry Foster: I received a phone call a few weeks ago from a man who weighed more than 300 pounds, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and had two … Continued
Disabilities Blog
McKinzie Brantley: At the end of last week, leaders from Detroit's disability and religious communities called on Mayor Bing to resolve a contract dispute … Continued
Special Section
Ready or not, it's flu season
Find the latest reports on influenza and the H1N1 flu, advice from pediatrician Dr. Molly O'Shea, flu-tracking maps, video, Twitter updates and more.
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Cancer's inequities in Michigan
Whether you die from cancer may depend on where you live, your race and other factors.
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AP Headlines
Health
- Belgian says he was alert but mute for 23 years - 05:55 PM
- Trying last-ditch lung bypass for worst swine flu - 03:37 PM
- Schumer says failure not an option on health care - 05:55 PM
- Health reform: Is tax on 'Cadillac' plans fair? - 04:17 PM
- Study: kids watching hours of TV at home daycare - 06:35 AM
- Former NIH chief: Ignore new mammogram guideline - 09:43 AM
- Mammogram guidelines spark debate over health bill - 03:41 PM
- GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care - 09:24 AM
- Canada woman to fight insurance co. over Facebook - 04:29 PM
Alzheimer's study: Progress, but back of pack in funding
Research cash for disease is short, says official at fundraiser
Dearborn -- Alzheimer's disease is the only major disease without a prevention or cure, and fatalities are on the rise. Yet it is a disease that gets a fraction of federal research dollars when compared to other ailments, said Harry Johns, president and CEO of the national office of the Alzheimer's Association. - 11/23/2009
Dr. Paul Donohue
No cure, but plenty of canker sore treatments
Dear Dr. Donohue: I've been bothered with canker sores of the mouth for almost a year. And I'm talking about having five or six at a time. Is there a cure? - 11/23/2009
Does exercising while pregnant put the baby at risk?
For women who are avid exercisers, pregnancy can present a challenge in terms of making necessary modifications to ensure baby's safety. Lisa Druxman, who specializes in pre- and postnatal fitness, says that pregnant athletes don't have to completely overhaul their normal routine, as medical guidelines for exercise are now much less conservative than in years past. - 11/22/2009
Wayne County delivers H1N1 vaccine to at-risk groups
Southgate -- Wayne County has launched a pilot program aimed at bringing the H1N1 vaccine to at-risk groups who may not be in a position to get to communitywide clinics. - 11/21/2009
Feds cite cluster of Tamiflu resistance
Atlanta -- Four North Carolina patients at a single hospital tested positive for a type of swine flu that is resistant to Tamiflu, health officials said Friday. - 11/21/2009
Dr. Paul Donohue: Your health
Doctor must diagnose leg, ankle swelling
Dear Dr. Donohue: My legs, ankles and feet get really swollen, and I mean really. During the day, if I slip my shoes off, I can't get them back on. What can I do to take down the swelling? - 11/21/2009
Young women don't need Pap tests as often, report says
New guidelines for cervical cancer screening say women should delay their first Pap test until age 21, and be screened less often than recommended in the past. - 11/20/2009
P&G recalls Vicks nasal spray after bacteria found
Cincinnati -- The Procter & Gamble Co. is recalling some 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after the company found bacteria in some samples during routine testing. - 11/20/2009
CDC: H1N1 flu cases seem to be dropping in U.S.
Atlanta -- Health officials say swine flu cases appear to be declining throughout most of the U.S., but the specter of Thanksgiving gatherings makes it hard to predict what will happen next. - 11/20/2009
Experts say radical measures won't stop swine flu
London -- 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. - 11/19/2009
Top U.S. official backs mammograms starting at 40
Washington -- The Obama administration distanced itself Wednesday from new standards on breast cancer screening that were recommended this week by a federally appointed task force, saying government insurance programs would continue to cover routine mammograms for women starting at age 40. - 11/19/2009
Paul Donohue: Your Health
'Prolapse' is defined as 'dropping' of organ
Dear Dr. Donohue: I recently developed a prolapsed bladder. While I know it is not life-threatening, I want to take care of it ASAP. I am 74 and very active. My gynecologist wants me to do Kegel exercises and be fitted with a pessary. He doesn't want to do surgery. I would like the surgery while I am healthy enough to recover in a timely manner and get it over with. Please give me your opinion. - 11/19/2009
State law requires breast exam coverage
A federal task force's conclusion that most women in their 40s do not need routine mammograms is not likely to impact whether Michigan health insurers cover the exam. - 11/18/2009
Study touts high-cost heart pump
Orlando, Fla. -- 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? - 11/18/2009
Nursing is new moms' secret to losing weight
When Jessica Jochim returned to work after her three-month maternity leave, she was the envy of her co-workers at Babies "R" Us. Jochim, who had gained 40 pounds carrying her first child, steadily slimmed until she was a size 4 again. Yet, exercise was a pre-baby relic. She wasn't dieting, either. In fact, every two hours, she snacked as if on cue. - 11/18/2009
