Is he the right one for you?
Did you meet somebody that you really liked the other day? Do you think he is right for you? If you are not sure, this test will tell you!
allthetests.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 23:00:03 +0100

Epidural during labor may hinder breastfeeding
Some women who get epidural anesthesia during childbirth may have difficulty with breastfeeding in the short- and long-term, a new study suggests.
MSNBC.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 21:42:59 GMT

Obesity has the potential to bankrupt the NHS: Report
Obesity-related illnesses take up about 9 percent of NHS budget and have the potential to bankrupt the system, according to a new British Medical Journal report.
EarthTimes.org Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:24:01 GMT

New wariness arises for menopause hormones
Read full story for latest details.
CNN Fri, 15 Dec 2006 19:07:48 EST

Olive Garden Illness My Be Tied To Employees Having Flu-Like Symptoms
Over 160 people reported sickness after eating at Olive Garden in Indianapolis area. The restaurant is now temporarily closed and links the incident to employees that recently had flu like symptoms.
Emaxhealth Fri, 15 Dec 2006 18:35:05 -0700

Scientists hint link between HRT and breast cancer incidence
The sharp drop in breast cancer cases reported in 2003 in the United States could be on account of several millions of older women stopping the use of hormone replacement therapy, say researchers.
EarthTimes.org Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:48:00 GMT

Scores ill after eating at Indiana Olive Garden
About 300 people have reported becoming sick after eating at an Olive Garden restaurant in northeast Indianapolis, Indiana, a spokesman for the Marion County Health Department told CNN on Friday.
CNN Fri, 15 Dec 2006 16:48:05 EST

Brain lesions after initial stroke may predict subsequent stroke
Recurrence of silent brain lesions after initial stroke may predict subsequent stroke.
Emaxhealth Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:33:17 -0700

More people have visual disorders and it's costly
Major visual disorders in people over 40 may be costing the U.S. economy billions.
Emaxhealth Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:23:24 -0700

Three-fold increase in attacks on NHS staff
THE number of assaults reported by NHS Lothian staff has tripled in five years, with those working outside hospitals bearing the brunt of the violence.
Scotsman Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:55:51 GMT

Law threat to cells research
PLANS by city scientists to harvest stem cells from hybrid human-animal embryos could be dashed by the Government's fertility law review.
Scotsman Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:55:51 GMT

Doctors 'beat up' Santa Claus
DOCTORS and nurses campaigning to end violent attacks on staff in the workplace have sent Christmas cards to all MSPs showing a picture of a beaten-up Santa Claus.
Scotsman Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:55:51 GMT

Becoming a 'Veggie' : The Smart Move
Intelligent people have known it all along, aparently. And it can now be positively stated: Becoming vegetarian is a 'smart' choice.
EarthTimes.org Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:16:00 GMT

300 Say They Got Ill From Olive Garden
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- More than 300 people say they became ill, and at least three have been hospitalized, after eating at an Olive Garden restaurant last weekend, health officials said Friday....
The Arizona Republic Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Hormone Fears Rise With Cancer News
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- This week's news that a big drop in breast cancer cases might be due to millions of women going off menopause hormones may lead even more of them to abandon the pills....
The Arizona Republic Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Advisers Suggest Restricting Antibiotic
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Benefits of an antibiotic linked to rare reports of severe liver problems, including several deaths, outweigh its risks in treating pneumonia but not less serious bacterial infections like bronchitis and sinusitis, federal health advisers said Friday....
The Arizona Republic Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

A Year of Major Advances in Cancer Cited
There were important advances in the detection and treatment of cancer this year -- more people than ever are now surviving the disease -- but cuts in government cancer research dollars could slow progress in the fight.
ivillage.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Health Tip: Breathe Right During Exercise
If you're just starting an exercise program, learning how to breathe properly can help you avoid shortness of breath. Here are some tips on how to regulate your breathing while exercising, courtesy of the American Lung Association.
ivillage.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Get Happier, Healthier and Slimmer in 2007
Forget New Year's resolutions and the dreaded "D" word -- just join the iLose It For Good Community Challenge. Do it once and do it for good, and finally kiss your fat pants goodbye. It all starts on January 4.
ivillage.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Fear Rx raises suicide risks
WASHINGTON - Anti-depressants increase the risk of suicidal behavior for people up to age 24, the government said yesterday.
New York Daily News Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Govt's Careflight contract decision correct, says doctor
An intensive care doctor based in Orange, in central western New South Wales, says the State Government has finally made a good decision by awarding the region's medical retrieval contract to a Canadian company over the local provider Careflight.
ABC.net.au Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Study links exercise to lowered lung cancer risk
Women who smoke may be able to reduce their lung cancer risk with exercise, a new study shows.
ABC.net.au Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Health Dept denies doctors' crisis claims
The Northern Territory Health Department has tried to quell the Australian Medical Association's concerns that there is a crisis in the NT health work force.
ABC.net.au Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Breast Cancer Drop Tied to Hormones
SAN ANTONIO -- The millions of women who quit taking menopause hormones after a big federal study found that the pills raised the risk of breast cancer now have more reason to be glad they stopped.
The Washington Post Fri, 15 Dec 2006 03:27:07 EST

Study Reveals How Common Painkillers Fight Cancer
FRIDAY, Dec. 15 (HealthDay News) -- For years, experts have noted that people who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain relief also lower their risk for a variety of cancers.
The Washington Post Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

Multidrug-Resistant TB Growing at Faster Pace
FRIDAY, Dec. 15 (HealthDay News) -- An international epidemic of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis may be more widespread than previously thought, says an article in this week's issue of The Lancet .
The Washington Post Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

U.S. Panels Begin Hearings on Antibiotic's Safety
Title: U.S. Panels Begin Hearings on Antibiotic's SafetyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/15/2006 2:06:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/15/2006 2:05:36 AM
MedicineNet Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Earlier HIV Therapy Helps Beat Back Hepatitis C
Title: Earlier HIV Therapy Helps Beat Back Hepatitis CCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/15/2006 2:06:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/15/2006 2:05:36 AM
MedicineNet Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Breast Cancer Rates Drop in U.S.
Title: Breast Cancer Rates Drop in U.S.Category: Health NewsCreated: 12/15/2006 2:06:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/15/2006 2:05:36 AM
MedicineNet Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Researchers devise safer way to dose life-saving heart drug
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have taken the dangerous guesswork out of dosing a life-saving medication for congestive heart failure.
Eurekalert.org Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST