[Health] Flame Fighting Chemicals Abundant in House Dust and Sofas

Flame Fighting Chemicals Abundant in House Dust and Sofas
http://healthland.time.com/2012/11/29/flame-fighting-chemicals-abundant-in-house-dust-and-sofas/
Chemicals are commonly added to furniture, carpeting, and even electronic devices to limit the risk of fire. But at what cost? Two new studies published journal Environmental Science & Technology highlight the potential dangers of flame retardants ...

Testicles that do not drop could increase Cancer Risk
http://www.healthaim.com/testicles-that-do-not-drop-could-increase-cancer-risk/
Males with cryptorchidism, a condition where their testes do not descend when they are born, are three times more apt to develop cancer of the testes later in their adult life.

Surgery infections cut with simple steps
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/11/29/surgery-infections.html
Preventing surgery-linked infections is a major concern for hospitals and it turns out some simple measures can make a big difference.

Weight-Loss Surgery May Not 'Cure' Diabetes
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/28/weight-loss-surgery-may-not-combat-diabetes-long-term/
Although bariatric surgery is increasingly touted as a cure for type 2 diabetes, its remission was only temporary in about a third of patients.

J&J says won't enforce AIDS drug patent in Africa
http://www.livemint.com/Industry/PGGBkmi3x2aDTQTagPbG1O/JJ-says-wont-enforce-AIDS-drug-patent-in-Africa.html
By Ben Hirschler. LONDON | Thu Nov 29, 2012 9:06am EST. LONDON (Reuters) - Generic manufacturers are to be given a free rein to make cheap copies of Johnson & Johnson's HIV/AIDS drug Prezista for sale in Africa and other poor countries.

North Dakotans Asked to Observe World AIDS Day
http://www.kansascity.com/2012/11/29/3939136/chinese-aids-patients-fight-hospital.html
BISMARCK, N.D. - In observance of World AIDS Day on December 1, the North Dakota Department of Health is urging people at risk for HIV/AIDS to get tested, according to Krissie Guerard, HIV/STD/Hepatitis/TB Program manager for the North Dakota ...

FDA Statement on the Ranbaxy Atorvastatin Recall
http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/ranbaxy-generic-lipitor-recall-in-us-impacts-41-lots/1/190256.html
[11/29/2012] On Nov. 9, 2012, Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals informed its customers of a voluntary recall of certain lots of the company's 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosage strengths of atorvastatin tablets.

You've got to see the Egyptian Popeye's (illegal?) nightmare arms
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501367_162-57555782/egyptian-popeye-defends-his-31-inch-upper-arms/
In this photo taken, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, Egyptian Body builder Moustafa Ismail poses during his daily workout at World Gym. / Stephan Savoia, AP.