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Atlanta - Four North Carolina patients at a single hospital tested positive for a type of H1N1, or swine flu, that is resistant to Tamiflu, health officials said Friday.The cases reported at Duke University

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Trying to define binge eating disorder - 11 Hours ago

Many binge eaters do not fit into currently defined and accepted psychiatric illnesses. Related Binge eating: Is it a form of addiction? Holidays can feed binge eaters' problems Text Size Binge eating

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Binge eating: Is it a form of addiction? - 12 Hours ago

The notion that binge eating is a form of addiction comes up frequently in experts' discussions of the diagnosis. Many binge eaters themselves talk about 'cravings,' 'benders' and 'hangovers,' often describing

Holidays can feed binge eaters' problems - 12 Hours ago

Three of the most common and most powerful triggers for binge eaters -- family, food and feelings -- converge at this time of year, making the holidays an especially challenging time. For some people,

How to keep calories to a minimum in Vienna - 14 Hours ago

You don't have to load up on calories and fat to enjoy dining in Vienna. (Alan Behr/MCT

How many calories are in your movie popcorn? - 116 Minutes ago

You probably know the popcorn at the movie theaters is far from healthy, but did you know having a medium popcorn and soda from a major national chain is like eating three McDonaldâ??s Quarter Pounders

Health Tip: Managing Gestational Diabetes - 3 Hours ago

(HealthDay News) -- Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy, resulting in high blood sugar levels that can pose dangers for mom and baby. Get regular exercise, such as swimming or walking. Keep desserts

Vitamin supplements complicate cancer treatments - 10 Hours ago

New research shows there can be problems for people who mix complementary vitamins and supplements with standard medical treatments. Complementary medicine is a huge market in Australia, with nearly three

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Popcorn at cinemas rated as horror show - 13 Hours ago

Forget Freddy Krueger or flesh-eating zombies: the real villain of a night at the movies could be lurking in a bag of popcorn or drinks carton, according to a US study. Nutritional analysis of popcorn

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Electrocardiograph Errors Frequent in Diagnosing - 2 Hours ago

A diagnosis of left ventricular hypertrophy identified with an electrocardiograph (ECG) is often wrong or inconclusive, often leading to a repeat, confirmatory test, researchers stated here at the American

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Debtors diet, week 2: Curb your enthusiasm at grocery store - 120 Minutes ago

tweetmeme_source = 'walletpopper'; The thrill of the hunt is compelling, especially when your grocer's ads tout 'BIG SAVINGS' on favorite holiday meal fixins. But even if you're just shopping for your

Cuts take away dietary program for state's poor: Backed by the Minnesota House, - 88 Minutes ago

In July, a doctor cataloged 16 maladies that have left Frederick Becton living on government assistance. At 65, Becton endures constant pain from a bad shoulder. Hepatitis C leaves him exhausted, and

Pretreatment With Enoxaparin, Fondaparinux Improves Survival in Patients With Acute - 3 Hours ago

my personal edition> angina pectoris/mi > news E-Mail this DGDispatch to a colleague DGDispatch ORLANDO, Fla -- November 20, 2009 --Patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) awaiting percutaneous

FDA Approves Aripiprazole to Treat Irritability Associated With Autistic Disorder - 3 Hours ago

-- The US Food and Drug Administration has approved aripiprazole (Abilify) for the treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder in paediatric patients aged 6 to 17 years, including symptoms

Benefits of Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents Persist After 2 Years: Presented at - 3 Hours ago

-- Beneficial changes in heart structure are observed in adolescents as early as 6 months after undergoing bariatric surgery, and benefits persist for up to at least 2 years, researchers said here at

Combination Treatment May Help Patients With Peyronie's Disease: Presented at ESSM - 3 Hours ago

-- The use of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) with a vacuum erection device is showing potential in patients with Peyronie's disease, according to the results of a pilot study presented here November

National System Aims To Minimize Diversion of Cold and Allergy Medicine in Methamphetamine - 10 Hours ago

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) today announced a new initiative in the war on methamphetamine. The National Precursor Log Exchange

Sports Nutrition Spotlighted at Congressional Briefing - 7 Hours ago

Sports nutrition continues to be a hot topic both in Congress and the news. Because the physical stress from intense exercise increases an athlete's nutrient needs and depletes electrolytes, vitamins

Seniors Already Diagnosed With CAD Get No Benefit from Vitamin B - 9 Hours ago

A new vascular imaging study from Johns Hopkins experts shows that the routine prescription of extended-release niacin, a B vitamin in combination with traditional cholesterol-lowering therapy offers

Getting Your Vitamin D from Sun Exposure: Weighing the Risks and Benefits - 9 Hours ago

Long known as an important factor in bone health, a quickly growing body of evidence now also shows that vitamin D may help lower the risk of cancer, heart disease, and even premature death.1,2 Sun exposure,