Medical News Today: Health News for Friday 13 November 2009

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Friday 13 November 2009

Too Much Texting Linked To Neck And Shoulder Pain

Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD

Preliminary research on college students in the US suggests that too much texting can lead to neck and shoulder pain, similar to that found in older adults who develop injuries from prolonged and repeated use of computers...
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Dark Chocolate May Improve Metabolic Stress Response Say Nestlé Researchers

Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD

A new study by Nestlé researchers suggests that eating a few pieces of dark chocolate every day may improve the metabolic response of people who report feeling highly stressed...
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Malnutrition Stunts 200 Million Children Under 5, Future Generations In Jeopardy Says UNICEF

Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD

A new report from UNICEF suggests that malnutrition has stunted nearly 200 million children under 5 living in poor countries and that future generations are in jeopardy unless urgent efforts are made to tackle undernutrition...
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What Is Short Stature (Dwarfism)? What Causes Short Stature?

Disease Progression And Survival Of Cervical Cancer Patients: Genetic Changes Are Important Indicators

Efficacy Of Low-Level Laser Therapy In The Treatment Of Neck Pain

Other Medical and Health News for 13 November*

£4.9 Million To Develop Metamaterials For 'Invisibility Cloaks' And 'Perfect Lenses'

New Book Thinking In Circles About Obesity Presents A Novel Approach To Addressing The Weight Crisis

Businesses At Risk From Health Reform, Or Status Quo, Depending On Source

Senators Won't Grow Deficit Without A Cost-Cutting Commission

Making End-Of-Life Wishes Known Is Rare; More Hospice Care Could Save Medicare Money

Humana CEO: No Regrets About Sending Warning Letters To Medicare Beneficiaries

HUD Threatens To Block Washington D.C.'s AIDS Funding

Pew Report: Nine States Face Budget Crises Of Californian Magnitude

Food Summit Draft Declaration Omits Hunger Eradication Deadline, Aid Commitment

George W. Bush Institute To Include Global Health Focus; University Of California System Launches Global Health Institute

Connections Between Circadian And Metabolic Systems Described By New Paper

Family Physician Group Offered No-Cost Alternative To Funding From Coca-Cola

In Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Treatment, More Pain Means Real Gain

Mother And Baby Benefit From Playing Sport Up To The End Of Pregnancy

Queen's And Yale Researchers Win Award For Study That Links Health And Education

'Gluing' The Breastbone Together After Open-Heart Surgery

African-Americans With Colorectal Cancer Have Poorer Outcomes, Lower Survival Rates

Pocket Nanotech Via IPhone And IPod Touch

Food Science And Clinical Science Joined For The First Time In A Periodical

Discoveries At NJIT Including Drug To Stop Brain Injury Receives $1.4M Funding

Americans 'Far Better Off' With Health Reform, Even With Abortion Restrictions, Post Columnist Dionne Writes

China's One-Child Policy Leads To Coerced Abortion, Sterilization, Columnist Parker Writes

KHN Column: 'Don't Overlook The Other Determinants Of Health'

Abortion Rights Groups Unite In Fight Against Coverage Restrictions

Will The Health Bill Bend Costs?

Florida Officials Say Medicaid Reimbursement Formula Will Drive Deficit

Almost 200M Undernourished Children Worldwide, Report Says

Health Minister Calls For Ramped Up Fight Against HIV/AIDS In South Africa

Also In Global Health News: Funding Shortfall In Philippines; WHO-Approved ARV

Awareness Of Racism Affects How Children Do Socially And Academically

African-American Teens' Mental Health May Be Boosted By Ethnic Pride

How Modernization Affects Children's Cognitive Development

Preschoolers Demand Explanations

Dems Allowing 'Minority View' To Dictate Abortion Policy, New York Times Opinion Piece Says

Montgomery County, Md., Considers Mandating Disclaimers For Antiabortion-Rights Pregnancy Centers

An Interview With Dr. Donald Berwick: 'We Need To Have More Consequences In The Health Care System'

Timeline, Vote Counting Continue To Be Central To Senate Health Overhaul

Activists Worry Immigration Arguments Will Hamper Hispanic Health Care

CDC Expected To Revise H1N1 Mortality Figures

Today's Selection Of Opinions And Editorials

CDC Expected To Revise Estimated Number Of U.S. H1N1 Deaths

Washington Independent Looks At Response To Newly Nominated USAID Head

Highlighting The Need To Update The US Food Safety System

More Disabilities Today In 60-Year-Olds Than In Prior Generations

Newly Recognized Structure Of HIV Coat Could Lead To New Drugs, Says Pitt Team

Reporting On Advances In Malaria Research

Fertility Preservation Found To Be Safe Option For Breast Cancer Patients

Many People With Hemianopia Have Difficulty Detecting Pedestrians While Driving, Study Advocates For Individual Testing

Go A Little Nuts: A Handful A Day Boosts Heart Health

Pass On The Gas: Tips To Reduce Flatulence

10 Ways To Reduce Cancer Risk

Doctors' Tests Often Miss High Blood Pressure In Kids With Kidney Disease

Researchers Identify A Weak Link In Cancer Cell Armor

Mouth Is Indicator Of Overall Health, Says Dental School Professor

Role Of Statins In Reducing H1N1 Mortality Rates Studied

Lack Of Social Engagement Is A Risk Factor For Self Neglect In Older Adults

TMA Flu Fighters Dispel Flu Vaccine Myths

ACOG Joins Women's Cancer Campaign Network Television Special Airs Thanksgiving Day

Senate Dems Plan For Floor Fight On Abortion Coverage In Health Reform Bill

The American Society Of Clinical Oncology Recognized For Providing Family-Friendly Work Environment

Senate Passes Bill Amending FMLA Requirements For Flight Crews

Pain From Breast Cancer Treatment Can Linger For Years, Study Finds

Harvard Abstinence Club Misses Opportunity For 'Nuanced' Conversation About Sex, Opinion Piece Says

Skills For Health Launches Core Standards For Assistant Practitioners, UK

Congressional Democrats Seek To Maintain Health Overhaul Momentum

International Diabetes Experts Converge On Mauritius To Highlight Escalating Diabetes Rates Locally And Across Africa

Find Dental CAD/CAM Treasure At Dental Showcase 2009, UK

AARP Leader Provides Powerful Voice For Seniors And Health Care

First Minister Hails Record Low Waiting Times In Wales

Pharma's Fourth Hurdle - Market Access

Sirona Biochem CEO Says Diabetes Will Have 'Profound Consequences' For Canada As The Epidemic Strikes More Young People

UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Calls For Immediate Action To Tackle Food Shortages In Areas Of Southern Sudan

Families USA Offers New Consumer Guide To Help Families Struggling With Medical Debt

Medtronic Joins With Patient Advocacy Groups To Launch Educational Campaign During Bladder Health Awareness Month

Human Milk Saves Lives

Minimally Invasive Laser Surgery Improves Odds For Serious Complication Of Identical Twin Pregnancy

Study Provides First Clear Idea Of How Rare Bone Disease Progresses

Lexicon Announces Positive Phase 2 Results Of LX1031 In Non-Constipating Irritable Bowel Syndrome

New Research Shows Over-use Of Asthma Rescue Inhalers Substantially Reduced Through Pharmacist-initiated Physician Intervention

Research Reveals Lipid's Unexpected Role In Triggering Death Of Brain Cells

Cequent Files Its First IND With FDA: CEQ508, A TkRNAi Drug Candidate In Oncology

Shire Reports Findings From An Analysis Examining Emotional Lability In Children With ADHD Taking Vyvanse(R) (lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) Capsules

Optimer Pharmaceuticals Completes Enrollment In Second Fidaxomicin Phase 3 Clinical Trial In Patients With Clostridium Difficile Infection

Mersana Therapeutics Publishes Review Article Detailing Advantages Of Its Lead Cancer Compound In Journal Of Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews

Tobira Therapeutics Announces Presentation Of TBR-652 Data At European AIDS Conference

FDA Expands Approved Use Of H1N1 Vaccines To Include Infants And Children

Memorial Blood Centers Responds To Concerns About The Safety Of The Community's Blood Supply

Survey Finds Majority Of Americans Do Not Have A Plan To Pay For Long-Term Care

Medicare Part D Continues To Earn Strong Marks From America's Seniors

Researchers Make Recommendations For Minimizing Harm And Maximizing Benefits Of Drug Ads

Emory, Georgia Tech, Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Team Up On Kidney Replacement Devices For Kids

American Chemical Society, Royal Society Of Chemistry Agree To Joint Global Sustainability Efforts

Barrow Scientists Partner With Hispanic 'El Grupo' In Alzheimer's Research

New Center For Cardiac Safety And Innovation Launched By URMC

Geron Collaborators Publish Data On HESC-Derived Glial Progenitor Cell Therapy In Cervical Spinal Cord Injury

Mayo Clinic Neurologist Reports: "Thousands Of NMO Patients Are Misdiagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis"

Enhanced Plasma Shortens Time Off For Injured Athletes

Remembering "It's Just A Meal" Will Help You Keep Unwanted Pounds Off This Holiday Season

Clinical Studies Show B&L's Lo-Torque Design Delivers Better Rotational Recovery

NPA Welcomes Timely Reminder On Supply Chain Obligations

Researchers From UC Irvine Medical Center Find Clinical Advantages To Using RapidArc(R) Radiotherapy For The Stereotactic Treatment Of Tumors

Scientific Presentations At 2009 ASTRO Meeting Highlight RapidArc(R) Radiotherapy Technology From Varian Medical Systems

Heart Transplant Recipient Presents Gold Medal To Her Cardiologist

Free Diabetes UK 'Diabetes Care And You' Leaflets For GPs And Their Patients

Iconic South Bank Buildings Lit Up For World Diabetes Day, UK

Diversity Join Forces With Ronan Keating To Beat Cancer, UK

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