Health News
Health News Monday May 12th 2008



Families will make case for vaccine link to autismFamilies will make case for vaccine link to autism
(AP: Mon, 12 May) Families claiming that a mercury-based preservative in vaccines triggers autism will challenge mainstream medicine Monday as they take their case to a federal court.


Feds: Teen use of pot can lead to dependency, mental illnessFeds: Teen use of pot can lead to dependency, mental illness
(AP: Sat, 10 May) Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a White House report being released Friday.


Flu vaccine makers to set new doses record for next seasonFlu vaccine makers to set new doses record for next season
(AP: Fri, 09 May) Flu vaccine manufacturers expect to make a record number of doses for next flu season despite concerns that demand may drop because this year's vaccine was largely ineffective.


US offering to help China in fight against viral infectionUS offering to help China in fight against viral infection
(AP: Fri, 09 May) The United States is offering to help China in its fight against a viral infection that has killed 34 children, including two reported Friday, and sickened thousands of others.


77 more hepatitis cases may trace to clinic, officials say77 more hepatitis cases may trace to clinic, officials say
(AP: Fri, 09 May) Seventy-seven more people who were treated at a Las Vegas outpatient clinic have been diagnosed with hepatitis C, health officials said.


Too much, too little sleep tied to ill health in CDC studyToo much, too little sleep tied to ill health in CDC study
(AP: Thu, 08 May) People who sleep fewer than six hours a night — or more than nine — are more likely to be obese, according to a new government study that is one of the largest to show a link between irregular sleep and big bellies.


Pelvic floor maladies can impact women's sex lifePelvic floor maladies can impact women's sex life
(Reuters: Thu, 08 May) Incontinence and other disorders of the pelvic organs can take a toll on a woman's sex life, a new study suggests.


Clinical Trials Update: May 9, 2008Clinical Trials Update: May 9, 2008
(HealthDay: Sat, 10 May) (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch:




© 2006-8 WMHQ.com Powered by Yahoo! News Thumbnails by Bluga.net Webthumb