http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57577567/obama-brain-initative-may-uncover-ways-to-prevent-diseases-and-trauma-researchers-hope/
President Obama on Tuesday announced the "BRAIN Initiative" to map the human brain. "As humans we can identify galaxies light-years away, study particles smaller than an atom, but we still haven't unlocked the mystery of the 3 pounds of matter than sits ...
China Announces 4 New Bird Flu Cases
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57577243/china-questions-how-2-died-from-bird-flu-strain/
SHANGHAI - China said Tuesday that four more people in the coastal part of the country had been infected with a new strain of bird flu, which is believed to have killed two Shanghai residents last month and left one person in critical condition.
Almost 20% of teen births are not a first child
http://www.indianasnewscenter.com/news/top-news/Statistics-1-In-5-Teen-Pregnancy-Is-2nd-Pregnancy-For-The-Young-Mother-201125861.html
Nearly one in five births to U.S. teens ages 15-19 is not a first child, says a federal report out today. Of the 365,000 teens who gave birth in 2010, almost 67,000 (18.3%) have had at least one child before, according to the report from the Centers for Disease ...
Stopping a Statin May Not Be a Forever Thing
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Dyslipidemia/38207
Statin-related adverse events are associated with drug discontinuation, but patients may actually tolerate statins better than they realize, a large single-healthcare-system study found.
New world strategy aims to eradicate polio by 2018
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/04/02/176039412/how-to-eradicate-polio-for-good-theres-a-5-billion-plan
WASHINGTON (AP) - Health authorities are finalizing a plan to end most cases of polio by late next year and eradicate the disease by 2018 - if they can raise enough money to finish the work.
Glucocorticoids Boost Risk of Blood Clots
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/781802
Glucocorticoid use significantly increased the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among current, new, and continuing users of the anti-inflammatory agents, data from a large case-control population showed.
Duloxetine May Ease Neuropathy from Chemo
http://americannewsreport.com/nationalpainreport/anti-depressant-relieves-chemotherapy-pain-8819296.html
The depression and anxiety drug duloxetine effectively treated painful chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, results of a phase III trial showed.
The benefits of omega-3 fatty acids
http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S2984511.shtml?cat=565
A new study says omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, can significantly lower your risk of death. Researchers determined those with higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids had a 27-percent lower risk of death and a 35-percent lower risk of dying from heart ...
TEMECULA: Man dies after wisdom tooth surgery
http://www.pe.com/local-news/riverside-county/murrieta/murrieta-headlines-index/20130402-temecula-man-dies-after-wisdom-tooth-surgery.ece
Marek Lapinski, 24, of Murrieta, died last month following a procedure at a Temecula oral surgeon's office. He is shown here in a photo posted on a website set up in his memory.
UPDATE 1-FDA loosens restrictions on nicotine replacement products
http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/features/health/20130401_ap_fdasayslongeruseofnicotinegumisok.html
Mon Apr 1, 2013 3:21pm EDT. April 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is relaxing its restrictions on the use of over-the-counter nicotine patches, gum and lozenges.
Food bloggers launch campaign against Mac and Cheese dyes
http://www.king5.com/health/Food-bloggers-launch-campaign-against-Mac-and-Cheese-dyes-201144891.html
But when food bloggers Lisa Leak and Vani Hari started investigating U.S. products using additives that are banned in other countries, they made Mac and Cheese a mission, starting with Kraft, one of the largest U.S.
5 Things Alzheimer's Caregivers Should Never Do
http://www.niagarafallsreporter.com/Stories/2013/Apr2/supportgroups.html
Let's face it. Caring for a person with Alzheimer's is hard work. You may have to deal with personality changes and difficult behaviors.
Tonsillectomy Might Be Worth It for Some Adults
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/9966897/NHS-should-remove-more-tonsils.html
TUESDAY, April 2 (HealthDay News) -- Adults with recurrent sore throats might benefit from getting their tonsils removed, according to a new study from Finland.
Facebook and Gates Foundation join forces to promote education
http://www.salon.com/2013/03/31/a_brief_history_of_the_condom_partner/
After a successful education-focused hackathon last year, the two tech giants are expanding the program with two events, female teams, and prizes for the best ed tech apps.
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