South Carolina boy killed by rare brain infection
Watertown Daily Times Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:44 PM PDT
A South Carolina boy has died from a rare brain infection caused by an organism that lives in warm, fresh water, according to state health officials. |
Deputies use fingerprints to identify dementia patient
KHOU 11 Houston Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:41 PM PDT
HOUSTON â€" Deputies have solved part of the mystery surrounding a Harris County hospital patient with severe dementia. The woman had been in the hospital since Monday when she was picked up near the intersection of Pine Walk Trails and Cypresswood Drive, not far from I-45. She couldn't provide a name or address. The woman has no other health problems so the hospital released her photo with hopes ... |
Study: Inactivity As Deadly As Smoking, Obesity
KMGH 7 Denver Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:40 PM PDT
Physical inactivity causes 1 in 10 deaths worldwide, according to a series of studies released in British medical journal The Lancet, putting it on par with the dangers of smoking and obesity. The results also suggest that public health officials ... |
Study Questions Safety and Effectiveness of Common Kidney Disease Drugs
Newswise Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:39 PM PDT
* Phosphate binders, drugs commonly prescribed to patients with chronic kidney disease, may not be as effective as previously thought. * Phosphate binders may have negative effects on cardiovascular health. * Additional studies are needed on the safety and effectiveness of these drugs. 60 million people globally have chronic kidney disease. |
Repealing Health-care Reform Costly: Obama
HispanicBusiness.com Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:38 PM PDT
President Obama Thursday told a Jacksonville, Fla., audience Mitt Romney's plans to roll back health-care reform will cost them big time. |
Mobile-based Infirmary Health hires chief operating officer
Mobile Press-Register Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:35 PM PDT
Gene Miyamoto joined Mobile-based Infirmary Health system as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer last month. He most recently served as executive vice president and COO of St. Vincent’s Health Care in Jacksonville, Fla. |
City joins nutri-month fete
Sun Star Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:34 PM PDT
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The historical Plaza Pershing teemed with people and activities on Tuesday as the City Health Office spearheaded activities in celebration of the Nutrition Month. A nutri-vegetable trade fair highlighted the opening of the nutri-month celebration. The fair, which will run until tomorrow, Thursday, showcases vegetable products and other merchandise goods produced by members of ... |
Nutri-vegetable fair reels off
Sun Star Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:34 PM PDT
ZAMBOANGA City joins the entire nation in the observance of Nutrition month this July with the launching of a nutri-vegetable fair as the highlighting activity during its kick off program on Tuesday. Mayor Celso Lobregat together with City Health Officer Dr. Rodel Agbulos and other health officials will spearhead the activity that start with a motorcade at 8 a.m. followed by the opening program ... |
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