[Health] BPA may increase asthma risk in kids, but tough to avoid

BPA may increase asthma risk in kids, but tough to avoid
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health-navigator/bpa-exposure-can-increase-kids-asthma-risk-study-finds/article9215384/
Once again, the infamous chemical bisphenol A (BPA) has been linked to an increased risk of a health problem: this time asthma in kids.

Mobile Game App Could Help Drive Cancer Research
http://www.livemint.com/Consumer/XkHrU2mH69XmHmJxPlVyII/Facebook-Google-tech-gurus-to-design-cancer-research-game.html
A collaboration project between Cancer Research UK and the Citizen Science Alliance is focusing on creating a new mobile game app that could accelerate cures for cancer.

Nurse refused to give CPR to elderly woman who later died
http://www.10news.com/lifestyle/health/elderly-woman-at-bakersfield-retirement-facility-dies-after-nurse-refuses-to-do-cpr03022013
Bakersfield fire dispatcher Tracey Halvorson pleaded with the woman on the other end of the line, begging her to start CPR on an elderly woman who was barely breathing.

Chocolate Marshmallow Eggs Salmonella Withdraws Recall, 'Does Not Contain ...
http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/21900/20130302/marshmallow-eggs-salmonella.htm
Zachary Confections, Inc. Saturday announced that the company's voluntary recalled earlier of Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs for potential Salmonella contamination is now canceled.

Poll: Voters back Bloomberg's push against plastic foam
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2013/03/02/ny_mayor_michael_bloomberg_goes_national_taking_aim_at_guns.html
(CNN) - While critics blast Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposed ban on plastic foam containers as a major overreach, a new poll indicates that a strong majority of New Yorkers don't mind his so-called nanny state politics.

Fat cat Biscuit on a diet
http://www.news.com.au/world-news/north-america/biscuit-a-cat-weights-16-kilograms-and-is-height-of-child-aged-four/story-fnh81jut-1226588889513
At 37 pounds, Biscuit the cat is the right weight for a four-year-old - human, that is. A U.S. animal shelter is trying to find Biscuit a new home after his first owner, a disabled woman, fed him lots of treats.

Is the flu vaccine worth the effort?
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10868799
Health authorities are looking to extend free flu vaccinations to all preschoolers. We investigate whether the flu jab works - and whether it is worth the millions of dollars the taxpayer spends subsidising it.

DNA science points to better treatment for acne
http://www.blisstree.com/2013/02/28/beauty-shopping/skin-bacteria/
Using DNA sequencing, researchers distinguish between 'good' and 'bad' strains of certain skin bacteria. The 'good' kind might be used to zap zits more effectively, they say.

Tooth Fairy Letters From Kids Prove We Are Raising A Nation Of Negotiators ...
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/business/2013/02/tooth-fairy-average-gift-is-2-42-a-tooth/
A recent survey lays the Tooth Fairy's financial habits bare -- according to Delta Dental's annual poll, she offered kids over 15 percent more money per tooth last year than she did in 2011.

The Science Behind Junk Food Marketing (VIDEO)
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/books-and-media/book-reviews/are-sugar-salt-and-fat-the-worst-most-addictive-drugs-ever/article9204378/
Everyone has a go-to snack food. Potato chips, cookies, crackers, candy bars ... drooling yet? However, some recent revelations about the industry that creates these mouth-watering treats may not be so appetizing.

PTSD Often Seen With Breast Cancer Diagnosis
http://www.counselheal.com/articles/4168/20130302/ptsd-linked-women-breast-cancer.htm
Nearly a quarter of women newly diagnosed with breast cancer experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with blacks, Asians, and women younger than 50 reporting distress more often, a study found.

Sweet Nothings, Bitter Truth
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/02/28/173170149/sugars-role-in-rise-of-diabetes-gets-clearer
I have great respect and appreciation for the New York Times, and a fair portion of both for the customary insights of foodie/journalist, Mark Bittman, as well.

Hundreds of horses quarantined after Equine Herpes Virus outbreak
http://www.wtsp.com/news/article/301658/19/Marion-Co-facility-quarantined-over-horse-herpes
After one horse competing at a Marion County showgrounds tested positive for the Equine Herpes Virus last month, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services placed the showgorunds and several Florida farms under quarantine.

Running for Colon Cancer Awareness
http://www.ktvb.com/news/Diagnosed-at-35-Nampa-woman-fighting-colon-cancer-194429051.html
AMARILLO -- Colon Cancer Awareness brought people to the Amarillo Endoscopy Center Saturday, for their second Colon Cancer Run. Participants ran to increase awareness about colon cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.

Lacey Declares National Problem Gambling Awareness Week
http://www.wyandottedailynews.com/articles/problem-gambling-awareness-week-to-be-march-3-9-at-kckcc/
Lacey Township has declared the week of March 3 through March 9 National Problem Gambling Awareness Week. The Committee presented a proclamation to Patricia Healy designating the week as such on Thursday night.

Continuing its comeback, Rite Aid expands online access to doctors
http://frenchtribune.com/teneur/1316413-drugstore-rite-aid-expands-online-doctor-service
Rite Aid is expanding a program that allows customers the chance to chat with doctors and nurses online as the company continues its turnaround efforts.

Marijuana poll: Californians' support for legalizing pot at record level; 'Public ...
http://www.wmur.com/news/nh-news/Vt-Maine-offering-medical-marijuana-lessons-to-NH/-/9857858/19151514/-/hpn7oiz/-/index.html
Californians support legalizing pot in greater numbers than ever -- and they want the federal government to cool it with the crackdowns on medical marijuana dispensaries.