[Health] Cancer Risk Found in Fukushima Infants

Cancer Risk Found in Fukushima Infants
http://www.livemint.com/Politics/dBYB8HIrJRIPXaMAvABvdP/Fukushima-raised-cancer-risk-near-plant-WHO.html
Infants who were in the Japanese region most affected by radiation after the 2011 tsunami have a slightly elevated lifetime risk of some cancers, according to the World Health Organization.

Salmonella Scare Prompts Easter Candy Recall
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2013/03/01/salmonella-scare-prompts-easter-candy-recall/
An Indiana candymaker has recalled packages of its chocolate-covered marshmallow eggs, which may contain salmonella. Zachary Confections announced the voluntary recall of the Easter treats Wednesday after a sample taken during routine testing ...

FDA staff say calcitonin salmon cancer risk appears plausible
http://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/5307/20130301/fda-salmon-calcitonin-cause-higher-risk-cancer.htm
By Toni Clarke. Fri Mar 1, 2013 11:23am EST. (Reuters) - Staff reviewers for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said that a potential increased risk of cancer with drugs containing calcitonin salmon appears plausible.

Researchers: BPA May Increase Chance Of Childhood Asthma
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/03/01/researchers-bpa-may-increase-chance-of-childhood-asthma/
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Like many moms, Laura Lieb worries about how chemicals in cans and plastics could affect her 3-year-old. She takes steps to avoid one in particular - bisphenol a, also known as BPA.

DNA science points to better treatment for acne
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57572087/good-strain-of-bacteria-may-be-key-to-defeating-acne/
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.

PTSD Often Seen With Breast Cancer Diagnosis
http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/BreastCancer/37627
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.

Program to Cut HIV Transfer to Babies Gets High Marks
http://www.medpagetoday.com/HIVAIDS/HIVAIDS/37607
The African nation of Malawi is getting an A+ for its aggressive approach to preventing HIV transmission from mothers to babies. With aid from the U.S.

Morning Sickness Pill Found Safe For Babies
http://www.rttnews.com/2068258/morning-sickness-pill-found-safe-for-babies.aspx?type=hnr
A study has shown that morning sickness pill Zofran is safe for pregnant women to use and for their babies. For the study, the researchers reviewed health records from 600,000 pregnancies in Denmark from January 1, 2004 to March 31, 2011.

J&J gambled on hip implant safety, lawyer alleges
http://www.counselheal.com/articles/4152/20130301/johnson-plaintiff-profit-motive-led-defective-hip-impla.htm
Johnson & Johnson 'knew this hip was defective' but failed to warn patients, a plaintiff's attorney says. The company said it acted properly and 'put patients above money.

Iron linked to reduced risk of severe PMS
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/prevent-pms-with-diet.html
By Andrew M. Seaman. NEW YORK | Fri Mar 1, 2013 5:00pm EST. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who get a little more than the recommended daily amount of iron in their diets may be less likely to get a more severe form of premenstrual syndrome ...

NIH Cuts Began Ahead of Sequester
http://blogs.nature.com/news/2013/03/us-budget-cuts-inevitable-as-science-agencies-brace-for-next-fight.html
The National Institutes of Health began reducing research-grant payments to scientists at universities and hospitals around the country over recent months, even before the across-the-board federal spending cuts took effect Friday.

FIghting polio in FATA: PTI office-bearers to help broaden immunisation base
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2285735/Billionaire-Michael-Bloomberg-donated-100million-Bill-Gatess-charity-help-eradicate-polio.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
There is a need to educate people in FATA that polio is more powerful than drones and it is killing their future generations by paralysing them, says Naqvi.

Drugstore chain Rite Aid expands online physician service to 58 stores in 4 cities
http://www.krqe.com/dpps/health/healthy_living/rite-aid-expands-online-doctor-service_5658210
VIRTUAL VISITS: Drugstore chain Rite Aid Corp. said Friday it has expanded an online doctor service for its customers that is limited to virtual visits but cheaper than a traditional primary care appointment.

16 happiest states of 2012
http://www.healthaim.com/four-fourth-straight-year-hawaiians-well-being-is-the-highest/
Are you living in a state of perpetual happiness? The 2012 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index ranked the 50 states according to six categories: life evaluation, emotional health, physical health, healthy behaviors, work environment and basic access to ...

Dallas County child dies from influenza complications, third this year
http://www.wfaa.com/news/Flu-Claims-Third-Child-in-Dallas-County-194360701.html
DALLAS â€"â€" Influenza has claimed its third child in Dallas County this year. The Centers for Disease Control confirmed the death of a 12 year-old Friday afternoon.

New mom: Sequester cuts to women's center would "break my heart"
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57571888/new-mom-sequester-cuts-to-womens-center-would-break-my-heart/
Theses days, little Kayden is eating like a champ, but a few weeks ago he was malnourished and fighting for his life. "I was scared out of my mind, I was scared out of my mind about his not getting enough," said Kayden's mother, Cierra Kelley.