1. Independent and dependent contributions of advanced maternal and paternal ages to autism risk 16 hours ago   permalink

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2Department of Pediatrics and the Center for Healthcare Policy and Research, University of California, Davis

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RONI CARYN RABIN / NYT :   Both Parents’ Ages Linked to Autism Risk

Editors / Medical News Today :   Autism Risk Higher When Mother Is Older, Study

ScienceDaily :   Link between advanced maternal age and autism confirmed Los Angeles Times / Environmental Health News :   Study links mother's age to child's risk of autism.

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Yahoo! News Autism risks detailed in children of older mothers   —  AP - A woman's chance of having a child with autism increase substantially as she ages, but the risk may be less for older dads than previously suggested, a new study analyzing more than 5 million births found.

Dx.doi.org Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture   —  *Correspondence to Charles W Bamforth, Department of Food Science & Technology, University of California, Davis, CA 95616-8598, USA. ScienceDaily :    Beer is a rich source of silicon and may help prevent osteoporosis RONI CARYN RABIN / NYT Both Parents’ Ages Linked to Autism Risk   —  A study of almost five million births in California found that the chance of having autistic children increased with older parents. New.whtc.com Age of mother affects child's autism risk: study   —  CHICAGO (Reuters) - Being an older mother significantly increases the risk of having a child with autism, but being an older father only increases the risk when the mother is under the age of 30, U.S. researchers said on Monday.

2. Revealing A Potent Suppressor Of Endometrial Cancer 6 hours ago   permalink

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Endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive tract, representing 6% of all cancers. There is currently no screening method or biomarker to indicate early presence of disease. "It is a very common malignancy that affects women of all ages" comments paper author Dr. Diego Castrillon. The cancer forms from the cells that ...

3. States Deal With Small Budgets, Medicaid Cuts 5 hours ago   permalink

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Virginian-Pilot: Area hospitals are preparing "for a round of Medicaid spending cuts that executives say could be the worst in decades and lead to more cutbacks in their organizations. Rising health care costs and a surge in the number of Medicaid patients have increased the state's obligation to the government health insurance program for the ...

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Www.tennessean.com Tennessee's mental health cuts deepen   —  Tennessee's mental health agency, already struggling from last year's budget cuts, is facing a double whammy in 2010 — deeper cuts to its own budget coupled with reductions in TennCare insurance for many of its patients. Editors / Medical News Today :    States Deal With Small Budgets, Medicaid Cuts

4. Healthcare lobby looks to jobs bill as vehicle for Medicare fixes 7 hours ago   permalink

Thehill.com

A handful of provisions affecting physicians, hospitals, nursing homes and other Medicare providers expired Jan. 1 and the clock is running down on others. With healthcare reform on the back burner as Congress turns to jobs, the budget and other matters, provider lobbyists are anxious for an alternative — and the jobs bill that will hit the ...

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Editors / Medical News Today :   Dems May Add Health Provisions - Including COBRA Subsidies And Medicare Fixes - To Jobs Bill

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Www.mcknights.com Medicare physician pay fix not bound by new 'pay-as-you-go' rules   —  Newly approved “pay-as-you-go” budget rules contain an important exception: They allow Congress to delay a pay cut for Medicare physicians for a number of years without necessarily taking money away from other areas of spending. Editors / Medical News Today :    Dems May Add Health Provisions - Including COBRA Subsidies And Medicare Fixes - To Jobs Bill

5. First lady begins fight against childhood obesity 1 hour ago   permalink

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First lady Michelle Obama launched a nationwide campaign Tuesday to fight childhood obesity, part of her effort to teach America's children about better nutrition and exercise.

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Msnbc.com First lady begins fight against childhood obesity   —  First lady Michelle Obama launched a nationwide campaign Tuesday to fight childhood obesity, part of her effort to teach America's children about better nutrition and exercise.

BBC News First Lady tackles child obesity   —  First Lady Michelle Obama launches a nationwide campaign to tackle child obesity, which she says threatens America's future.

CNN.com Michelle Obama launches obesity campaign   —  Turn off the television, drink more water and serve smaller portions to fight childhood obesity, first lady Michelle Obama is urging as she launches a national campaign against childhood obesity. CNN.com How to fight childhood obesity in 3 steps   —  Worried about your child's weight? You can do more than just nag him or her about eating too much junk food. Implementing three healthy family habits--eating dinner together, making sure they get enough sleep, and limiting TV--may help. USATODAY.com Health Michelle Obama aims to end child obesity in a generation   —  Today the first lady launches Let's Move, a campaign to help parents deal with the national health crisis of childhood obesity. LLC. / Health Retired Military Brass Support First Lady's Call to Reduce Child Obesity, Improve Nutrition   —  Military brass support improved school nutrition to cut obesity, ensure qualified recruits WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- General Johnnie E. Wilson, U.S. Army (Ret.), and Lieutenant General Norman Seip, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), said Tuesday that preventing child obesity is a matter of n Contactus / Diet Blog What 3 Steps Reduce Childhood Obesity by 40%?   —  New research in Pediatrics reveals some useful take-home messages for parents of preschoolers. Q. How can you easily lower the odds of your child becoming obese? A. There are 3 simple steps you can take. What are they?... NPR Topics Fighting Childhood Obesity Should Be Part Of Family Routine   —  Some commonsense habits at home can make a real difference in childhood obesity, researchers say. WebMD Health Less TV, More Family Dinners Fight Childhood Obesity   —  Simple lifestyle habits at home, such as having more family meals, could reduce obesity in preschoolers, new research suggests.

6. CT scan rules reduce radiation risk for kids 1 hour ago   permalink

CBC

A team of researchers from pediatric institutions across Canada has developed a set of rules to help doctors decide whether a child with a minor head injury should receive a CT scan.

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THE MEDICAL NEWS Cynosure settles patent infringement lawsuit against CoolTouch   —  Cynosure, Inc., developer of the award-winning Smartlipo™ LaserBodySculpting(SM) procedure for minimally invasive removal of fat, and its largest shareholder, El.En. S.p.A, today announced a settlement of their patent infringement lawsuit against CoolTouch, Inc. Cynosure and El.En. alleged that CoolTouch's 1320 nm CoolLipo™ laser system ...

Dr. Mercola / Vital Votes Health Blog An Expert Guide to Reducing Your Dementia Risk   —  There are lifestyle changes you can adopt which may reduce your chance of developing dementia by as much as 20 percent. A panel of independent experts evaluated more than 70 research papers and articles to come up with this series of tips for reducing your risk. Exercise What is good for the heart is good for the brain. Exercise can have a ...

7. Study: Paxil Blocks Cancer Drug's Effects 1 hour ago   permalink

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(CBS) Women who take the antidepressant Paxil while being treated for breast cancer may increase their risks of dying, according to a Canadian researchers.

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8. Some People Swallowing Parasitic Worms to Lose Weight 2 hours ago   permalink

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How far would you go to lose weight quickly without eating less? Some people in Hong Kong are going to such extremes that they’re risking their lives by swallowing parasitic worms, the U.K.’s Daily Telegraph reported.

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9. Mediterranean diet may lower risk of brain damage that causes thinking problems 1 hour ago   permalink

ScienceDaily

A Mediterranean diet may help people avoid the small areas of brain damage that can lead to problems with thinking and memory, according to a new study.

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10. Changing the Course of Kid's Health 1 hour ago   permalink

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Statement of Support re: White House Initiative on Childhood Obesity Attributed to Sterling K. Speirn, president and CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The W.K. Kellogg Foundation deeply supports the First Lady's Let's Move challenge to the nati

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11. U.S. wants Iran sanctions in weeks; embassies attacked 1 hour ago   permalink

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TEHRAN (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Tuesday that the United States wanted a U.N. Security Council resolution "within weeks" to tackle Iran's nuclear program as Iran said it had begun making higher-grade nuclear fuel.

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12. P.E.I. a bad place for a heart attack: study 2 hours ago   permalink

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P.E.I. is one of the worst places in Canada to have a heart attack, according to a University of Calgary study.

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13. Put health costs on a diet 4 hours ago   permalink

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PAYING FOR health care on a fee-for-service basis is an engine for inflation. Last year, a state reform commission came up with a better proposal: pay doctors and hospitals a fixed annual amount for treating each patient’s particular condition, with quality safeguards. But for such a “global’’ system to hold down costs, ...

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14. Cold-Weather Driving Tips 56 minutes ago   permalink

HealthNewsDigest.com

(HealthNewsDigest.com)-Brushing up on a few cold-weather driving tips could help keep motorists safe behind the wheel. That may be particularly true for many older drivers, a number of whom sometimes have difficulty dealing with snow, rain, ice and fog.

15. India to rule on future of aubergine as country's first genetically modified food 3 hours ago   permalink

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A Greenpeace activist dressed as an aubergine protests against the possible cultivation of Bt brinjal - India's first GM food crop Photograph: Aijaz Rahi/AP

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16. Barnard added to Indiana loan committee 1 hour ago   permalink

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Blayr Barnard, regional director of the Southeast Indiana Small Business Development Center in New Albany, Ind., has been appointed to the Southern Loan Committee of the Indiana Statewide Certified Development Corp.

17. BofA names heads of capital markets 1 hour ago   permalink

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Alastair Borthwick and Lisa Carnoy will be responsible for expanding the business, which provides clients with capital and advisory services. They will be based in New York.

18. Mental Health America Encourages Journalists, Media Professionals to Submit Entries for 2010 Media Awards 1 hour ago   permalink

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Recognize Excellence in Reporting, Portrayals of Mental Health Issues; Deadline for Submissions is March 31 ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mental Health America encourages journalists and media professionals to submit national, state, local and student news and feature stories in

19. Brain location for fear of losing money pinpointed -- the amygdala 1 hour ago   permalink

ScienceDaily

Two patients with rare lesions to the brain have provided direct of evidence of how we make decisions -- and what makes us dislike the thought of losing money.

20. Peoria Clinical Research Center Tests Investigational Drug to Treat Painful Menstrual Cramps 1 hour ago   permalink

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PEORIA, Ariz., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- A leading clinical research center in Peoria has joined an international research program to study an investigational drug designed as a possible treatment for painful menstrual cramps, or dysmenorrhea, a condition that affects between 45 and 90 percent of women