2 dead in China from unusual bird flu strain

source: cnn.com

Hong Kong (CNN) -- Two people in China have died and another remains critical after falling ill with a strain of bird flu not detected before in humans, the official Chinese news agency Xinhua reported.

'Wrong' immune response aids TB

source: bbc.co.uk

Some bacteria, including tuberculosis, are able to invade because the body launches the 'wrong' immune response, say researchers. 

Paralysed woman's thoughts control robotic arm

source: bbc.co.uk

Unrivalled control of a robotic arm has been achieved using a paralysed woman's thoughts, a US study reports.

Which milk is best for you?

source: cnn.com

(Health.com) -- Got milk? Yes! About a kajillion different kinds, in fact, from organic to omega-3-fortified.

Schizophrenia

source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder that makes it difficult to:

Heart procedures linked to cognitive decline

source: reuters.com

In a new study of German heart patients, people who had invasive bypass surgery and those who underwent less-invasive stent placement showed declines in thinking and memory skills a few months after the procedures.

Study: 1 in 6 UK cell phones is contaminated with fecal matter

source: edition.cnn.com
(CNN) -- One in six mobile phones in Britain is contaminated with fecal matter, according to research made public Friday that cited poor hygiene as the cause.

Penis Size: It May Be Written in the Length of His Fingers

source: healthland.time.com

The ratio of the length of a man's index finger to that of his ring finger may seem like a strange thing to measure, but new research suggests that it's linked with penis size. The lower the ratio, the longer the penis.

Most U.S. kids get vaccines, but parents still worry

source: reuters.com

Most children in the United States get recommended vaccines on schedule, but some parents still have misgivings about the shots, questioning whether they are safe or even necessary, U.S. government researchers said on Thursday.

World health officials scramble to stem deadly E. coli outbreak

source: cnn.com

Infectious disease detectives worldwide rushed Thursday to find the cause of an outbreak of a rare strain of E. coli that has spread to 10 countries and is blamed for at least 16 deaths and hundreds of illnesses.

Half a million die from smoking yearly in U.S.

source: reuters.com

Smoking causes half a million deaths each year in the U.S., killing slightly more men than women, new statistics show.

Are You Taking Good Care of Your Skin?

source: healthnews.com

As my skin matures, I've found two key steps in my skin care regimen that really make a difference in the way my skin looks and feels: cleansing and protecting. Of course moisturizing and treating specific problems are important, too, but if it's all just too overwhelming, start with the basics.

Daily Diet: Is the Dukan Diet the Hot New Trend?

source: healthnews.com

It is always hard to predict the front end of a trend, and never more so than in the diet realm. But we seem to like to celebrate, talk about, embrace, and test out diet programs. Given that it is time to get ready for shorts and bathing suit weather, it just may be time to jump on a new bandwagon, hopefully finding success in something new. And will that new be the Dukan Diet?

Drink up, but not too much, to fend off dementia

Drinking a glass or two of alcohol a day could protect you from developing dementia as you get older, a new study reports.

LAP-BAND Surgery for Weight Loss - Is It Safe?

People used to have to be very obese to qualify for LAP-BAND surgery, a weight loss operation in which an inflatable silicon ring is wrapped around the stomach to create a small pouch, drastically limiting food consumption.

Tissue Analysis May Help Predict Breast Cancer Outcome

An analysis of breast tissue may help doctors better predict outcomes for women with breast cancer, a new study reports.

Doctors aim to save fertility of kids with cancer

WASHINGTON – The treatment beating back 9-year-old Dylan Hanlon's cancer may also be destroying his chances of fathering his own children when he grows up.

White House chef whips up desserts with chemistry

WASHINGTON – Some sweetened tangerine juice. A little soy protein. A blender. Voila: A trendy, frothy dessert becomes a lesson in kitchen chemistry.

Stroke rehab doesn't have to be high-tech to help

LOS ANGELES – The largest study ever on stroke rehabilitation found that doing physical therapy at home improved walking just as well as a high-tech treadmill program.

The Benefits of using a Back Support Belt

A back support belt is a special band that helps support your back when you are doing back-related activities.