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  • Building Immunity Naturally, Part 2 Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 9:16PMPractice the basics of good health. Drink plenty of water. Many people get dehydrated in the winter and this puts your body at risk. Eat a good balance diet with lean protein, good quality fats (such as omega 3 fish oil), lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Residents sound off on Thanksgiving Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 8:44PMWhile some people are still feeling the affects of Hurricane Ike, there are many who are putting aside those thoughts to give thanks for what they have this holiday season.
  • Senator wants to rethink purchase of DUI-test device Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 7:51PMCourtesy of the Ohio SenateSen. John Carey Previous story: Official denies purchase of breath-testing machines was a friendship deal COLUMBUS -- A state senator who sits on a board that this week approved without comment spending $6.4 million for new...
  • A racist province is hard to prove Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 6:44PMIn the past few days, the authors of a $2-million report on youth violence sounded the alarm, insisting that Ontario was more racist than ever.
  • Nigeria Targets 25m Children for Immunisation Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 6:23PMThe National Primary Health Care Develo-pment Agency (NPHCDA) in collaboration with Development Partners has concluded arrangements for the nation-wide Integrated Measles Campaign (IMC) covering about 25 million children.
  • NursingCenter.com Launches New Features to Improve User Experience Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 2:13PM NursingCenter.com, the premier site for online nursing continuing education and peer reviewed content, has been updated to improve the interactive experience for its 350,000 registered users.
  • Pasadena school district to honor supporter, biggest fan Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 1:57PMThroughout the years, Pasadena ISD high school football players, coaches, cheerleaders and band and drill team members have all shared one thing in common.
  • Neurological Health Risk in Children with Blunt Head Injuries: Fashion Hair Beads Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 1:28PMInjury from blunt trauma by common household objects carries the potential for significant morbidity and mortality. Fashion hair accessories present a hidden and often overlooked health risk in children who have suffered blunt head trauma, significant enough to cause skull fractures and complicate diagnosis and treatment.
  • Fundraiser in the works for man with kidney cancer Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 1:10PMSue Honeycutt’s son, Kurt Ridley, was diagnosed with kidney cancer earlier this year. He has had eight weeks of radiation treatment, yet this has not helped the father of five.
  • Archive Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 12:57PMDear Editor The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) grants the military wide powers of arrest, the right to shoot to kill, and to destroy property in counterinsurgency operations.
  • Deal of the week: PruProtect’s premium ‘lock in’ Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 12:31PMWhat’s the deal? Individuals who look after their health by going to the gym or eating well can already enjoy cheaper health insurance. Now the Pru is going a step further by banishing rate rises on its protection products linked to its “Vitality” programme.
  • Watt Now? Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 12:19PMWant to understand why switching to renewable fuels is going to be so hard? This overview of alternative energy, fossil fuels and the climate challenge puts it all in perspective. Pay special attention to the chart.
  • New ER makes life safer for tiniest patients Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 8:06AMClear Lake Regional Medical Center has opened a facility that parents sometimes desperately need but never want to think about – a pediatric emergency room.
  • Darque Tan charged with deceptive advertising Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 8:01AMTexas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Monday charged Houston-based tanning salon operator Darque Tan with conducting an unlawful marketing campaign.
  • Citi hopes set to lift Wall Street Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 7:58AMWall Street stocks were set to bounce from 11 year lows on Friday as investors hoped for a possible rescue or merger for Citigroup that would help ease mounting concerns over the health of the financial system.
  • Pharmaceutical, Healthcare & Life Sciences Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 7:22AMThis article tries to explore the circumstances and conditions under which so-called genetically modified organisms (hereinafter referred to as " GMOs ") are dealt with in the European Union. First, the framework under which GMOs are regulated on an EU-level is examined.
  • Scientists Discover New Species Of Ebola Virus Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 7:16AMScientists report the discovery of a new species of Ebola virus, provisionally named Bundibugyo ebolavirus, November 21 in the open-access journal PLoS Pathogens.
  • Many Indian-Americans on Obama Transition Team Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 7:13AMSeveral Indian Americans have been appointed to the Obama-Biden transition team.
  • Lone Star College System to host 22nd annual small business awards banquet Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 4:12AMFifteen finalists have been selected for the Lone Star College System Small Business Development Center Business of the Year Awards, including three from Tomball.
  • Government pharmacies to close early Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 3:58AMGovernment pharmacies will be closing at 1200h as from Wednesday, November 26, following a directive issued on Friday by the Union Haddiema Maghqudin.
  • TCC offers free care to DOD personnel Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 3:52AMThe Moody Health Center at Texas Chiropractic College in Pasadena recently launched a new program to offer free chiropractic care for a limited time to Department of Defense active-duty personnel and their dependents.
  • Namesake of Pasadena, local college building remembered Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 3:51AMA prominent figure in chiropractic profession has passed away, but his name will remain part of Pasadena.
  • Princess Anne supports prison visiting centres Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:46PMEstablishing visiting centres for children and families of inmates at some of New Zealand’s main prisons has been supported by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne.
  • The Fall of Wall Street: Innocent Frauds and Armed Robberies Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:14PM*** A look at the Federal Reserve…another exclusive webinar for our dear readers…and more!
  • Christchurch Top Town team announced Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:46PMThe official “Christchurch Crushers” team has been announced for the 2009 Top Town series.
  • Abandoned Ship Sparks Air Force Call Out Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:46PMA Royal New Zealand Air Force P-3K Orion is continuing its search and rescue (SAR) mission for 29 fishermen missing in the ocean off Kiribati.
  • Northwest Medical Center receives honor for radiology Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:30PMThe Houston Northwest Medical Center received another honor for its exemplary work in the field of preventative health.
  • Houston Northwest Medical Center highlighted at forum Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:30PMMedical minds met in New Orleans for the eighth annual American Heart Association’s Scientific Forum, and an abstract produced by members from Houston Northwest Medical Center on their streamlined service from the Cypress Creek EMS was chosen for a presentation.
  • Gowans elected to No. 2 position for House Dems Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:02PMRep. Jim Gowans, an active rancher in Vernon, will soon have more to herd than cattle. Last Thursday, Gowans was elected as the minority whip in the state House of Representatives by Utah House Democrats. He is now the No. 2 leader in the 22-member House Democratic Caucus.
  • Auckland Grammar Speaks Out Against Violence Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:01PMAuckland Grammar School is amongst the groups joining Amnesty International this and next week to raise awareness for the millions of women worldwide robbed of a voice to speak up against violence.
  • Looking for Leaders from Pacific Communities Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:01PMThe Department of Internal Affairs is holding elections for three new members to the Pacific Island Consultation and Advisory Group (PICAG).
  • 250 Jobs Could Be Cut in Macomb Co. Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:07PM     Macomb County Commission Chairman William Crouchman says about 250 employees, or 10% of the county workforce, could be laid off soon.      The commission is trying to find about $20 million in savings before its December 31st budget deadline. Crouchman says the county is currently in mediation with its union in order to get concessions.      “Asking for a $10 co-pay on a prescription ...
  • Employees who are sexually harassed experience less job satisfaction and lower job performance Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 11:10AM( Wiley-Blackwell ) Employees who were harassed report lower levels of job satisfaction, organizational commitment and job performance
  • News From 91.3 KUWS DNR wants headcount, to check for TB and CWD in deer Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 11:01AMHunters in northern Wisconsin are helping the DNR complete a deer heard health check but there are still some counties that haven’t met the sampling goal. Stephanie Dietrich reports.
  • Forward.com Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 10:59AMPassing Game: Benny Friedman and the Transformation of Football By Murray Greenberg PublicAffairs, 352 pages, $26.95.
  • Health Buzz: Health Insurers Propose Overhaul and Other Health News Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 10:43AMDealing with digestive problems; the usefulness of hospital rating systems.
  • Kroger coupons go paperless Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:32AMClipping coupons from the Sunday paper may soon go the way of the quill pen with one grocer’s move to a paperless system.
  • CFMC completes Level III of NICU; ready to care for babies Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:28AMCypress Fairbanks Medical Center has finally finished expansion of its Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and celebrated the completion with a grand opening Nov. 12.
  • Coalition launched to end two-year Medicare wait Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:23AMMore than 75 health advocacy organizations recently announced a new campaign to support legislation that would end a two-year Medicare waiting period for people with disabilities.
  • Tri-County MHMR gets $20,000 from Burnham Classic Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:13AMCindy Sell drove in from Montgomery County on Monday, Nov. 17, to pick up a check for $20,000 from proceeds of the Burnham Golf Classic held this past August at Magnolia Ridge County Club given to Tri-County Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
  • Lakeville selectmen set special town meeting warrant Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 10:00PMPrecedent-setting contract agreements with the police and fire departments and money for a water tower to aid connection to Taunton’s municipal supply will be up for a vote at the Dec. 8 special town meeting.
  • Opinion Articles Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:50PMBy Christopher Moyer is a junior from Louisa, Ky. Gun control needs to be a matter of personal responsibility rather than be forced on gun owners. Basically, if you own a handgun, rifle or shotgun, one can only assume you are going to be using it.
  • Young Hungarian Researchers Receive Prestigious Scopus Award Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 8:53AM -
  • Young Hungarian Researchers Receive Prestigious Scopus Award Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 8:51AM Elsevier, the world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services announced today that the Scopus Young Scientist Awards were awarded to the best young researchers under 30 years old, in ten scientific disciplinary areas.
  • NHCAA Presents The Miami Herald With its 2008 Excellence in Public Awareness Award Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 8:34AM Series on Medicare Fraud by Investigative Reporter Jay Weaver Uncovers Billions in Taxpayer Losses from Medicare Fraud in South Florida
  • Funny Christmas Cards Examine Links Between Current Financial Crisis and Great Depression Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 8:19AMOrder of St. Nick’s Depressing Times line of holiday greeting cards draws humorous parallels between the Great Depression and the current worldwide financial crisis. The paper greeting cards feature vintage photos from the Great Depression, enhanced with humorous verse such as “Have a Great Depression and a Subprime New Year.” They are available online at www.depressingtimes.com. [PR.com - ...
  • New Guidelines For Managing Kidney Disease - Canadian Society Of Nephrology Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 7:08AMThe Canadian Society of Nephrology has issued new guidelines through CMAJ for the management of chronic kidney disease that aim to encourage shared care for patients by general practitioners and specialists. They include recommendations by disease stage to help slow progression, prevent complications and reduce mortality. In a related commentary, Dr.
  • Asthma Prevalence In Chinese Adolescents Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 7:08AMA study of Chinese adolescents living in mainland China, Hong Kong and Canada suggests that asthma may be influenced by environmental factors as well as genetics. Researchers based in Canada and China looked at 13,223 school children aged 13-14 from Vancouver, Guangzhou, Beijing and Hong Kong, of whom 10,924 were included in the analysis.
  • Asthma Over Diagnosed In One Third Of Canadian Adults Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 7:07AMAsthma may be overdiagnosed in countries like Canada, suggests a longitudinal study of 540 obese and non-obese adults that found approximately one third of Canadians with physician-diagnosed asthma do not have asthma when objectively tested. Asthma rates have increased in Canada and the US by 75% between 1980 and 1994, and studies suggest a possible link between obesity and asthma.
  • House Call with Dr. Andy: Smokers can pick from variety of methods to quit cigarettes Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 12:11AMAfter my recent articles on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and their relationship to smoking, I have received several requests...