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Doctors wary of swine flu's apparent dipBaltimore Sun - - 1 hour ago As holiday travelers begin to crisscross the country, public health officials warn that swine flu cases could surge back from a recent decline, and they caution that flu season is far from over. Morris man dies from H1N1 Dailyrecord.com New HIV infections in declineLos Angeles Times - 1 hour ago There were about 17% fewer new infections worldwide in 2008, compared with 2001, but fewer than half of those infected began treatment, a World Health Organization and UNAIDS report says. UNAIDS: Sex main cause for HIV spreading in China The Associated Press Global HIV rates declining MiamiHerald.com CDC warns holiday could bump up flu casesMinneapolis Star Tribune - 6 hours ago Just as the H1N1 pandemic seems to be waning around the country, some health officials are worried that crowded malls, holiday gatherings and higher numbers of travelers could lead to more infections. Controlling Costs of Health Reform Relies on Young Americans Buying InsuranceFOXNews - - 9 hours ago Because the health care reform bills require insurance companies to cover pre-existing conditions and prohibit them from charging sick people any more than others, Congress is depending on young, healthy people to buy insurance -- even ... Recent Cancer Screening Changes Leave Many ConfusedU.S. News & World Report - - 18 hours ago TUESDAY, Nov. 24 (healthday News) -- The world of cancer screening has been upended in the past two weeks. Not only did the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) just raise the age at which it recommends women get their first ... Breast screening cutback questioned Barre Montpelier Times Argus Cancer-test advice decried Louisville Courier-Journal "Cancer Of Fraud" Permeates US Healthcare SystemNew York Times - - 1 hour ago By REUTERS The Justice Department and Department of Health and Human Services launched a special strike force in Miami in 2007 to combat Medicare fraud in South Florida and similar units have been set up in Los Angeles, Houston and Detroit. Anti-Fraud Proposals Proliferate HomeCare (subscription) MRSA Creeping Into Hospitals From the OutsideU.S. News & World Report - - 14 hours ago TUESDAY, Nov. 24 (healthday News) -- Strains of antibiotic-resistant infections normally found in the community are increasingly showing up among hospital outpatients, raising the risk that inpatients could become infected, ... Vaccine Makers Struggle to Speed OutputWall Street Journal - - 8 hours ago A new Novartis AG vaccine plant in North Carolina is supposed to boost the US's ability to fight pandemics like the current swine-flu virus. Vaccine plant keeps an eye on the future News & Observer US PIRG launches Web site to identify dangerous toysBaltimore Sun - - 1 hour ago A new Web site can help holiday shoppers avoid potentially dangerous toys this year as well as report the availability of harmful products. Dangerous Toys Still on Store Shelves, Report Finds U.S. News & World Report Stockpiling Tamiflu Is Not A Healthy HabitNY1 - - 15 hours ago Research shows H1N1 flu activity is down across the city and the country, but that is not stopping some people from stocking up on the most popular anti-viral treatment. What's Going Around: Flu 13abc.com Health Buzz: Study Says Vioxx Risks Were Apparent Early and Other Health NewsU.S. News & World Report - - 15 hours ago A new study suggests that evidence linking heart risks to Vioxx, the Merck arthritis drug pulled from the market in 2004, was apparent in 2000, Health Day reports. Public Database Is Urged to Monitor Drug Safety New York Times Lead, Tobacco Exposure Linked to ADHDWebMD - - Nov 23, 2009 Nov. 23, 2009 -- Prenatal exposure to tobacco smoke and childhood exposure to lead are linked to increased risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD) in children, a new study shows. Curbing Mom's Smoking, Childhood Lead Exposure May Be Key to Preventing ADHD U.S. News & World Report Prempro plaintiffs' lawyers sold their story to the juryPhiladelphia Inquirer - - 1 hour ago The lawyers who won $103 million in two jury verdicts announced Monday against Pfizer Inc. relied as much on their storytelling ability as their knowledge of the law. Another Loss for Pfizer in Drug Suits New York Times Chronic Pain Linked to Risk for Falls in Older AdultsMedscape - - 11 hours ago November 24, 2009 - Severe, chronic pain in multiple areas may predict risk for falls in older adults, according to the results of a population-based longitudinal study reported in the November 25 issue of the Journal of the American Medical ... Chronic pain may mean more falls for older people Los Angeles Times Severed leg found on beach of Feather River in NicolasEnterprise-Record - 1 hour ago NICOLAS - A man's severed leg was found Sunday just after noon at a beach on the Feather River in southern Sutter County. The Sutter County Sheriff's Department said the leg was found by a group of people playing paintball near the intersection of ... Paintball players find severed human leg near Beer Can Beach San Jose Mercury News Swine flu fears will hit Hajj numbers, say SaudisBBC News - 8 hours ago Fear of swine flu is expected to reduce the number of pilgrims attending this year's Hajj pilgrimage, a senior Saudi official says. "Covert" Coping With Job Conflict Ups Heart RiskABC News - 49 minutes ago NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Walking away or letting things pass may be an unhealthy way to deal with unfair treatment on the job, research from Sweden shows. Stifled Anger at Work Doubles Men's Risk for Heart Attack U.S. News & World Report Tips for 'pig out' success on ThanksgivingGrand Junction Free Press - - 1 hour ago When you load up that plate, the average Thanksgiving meal runs about 3000 calories and more than 229 grams of fat. “A 160 pound person would have to run at a moderate pace for four hours, swim for five hours or walk 30 miles to burn ... Eating disorders: Thanksgiving a challenge United Press International Holiday meals especially difficult for binge eaters Chicago Sun-Times Asthma worsens H1N1 fluNDTV.com - 2 hours ago Children with asthma are more likely to develop severe cases of H1N1 flu than seasonal flu. It is well established that anyone with asthma has a higher risk for flu-related complications, such as pneumonia. Letters: Shortage of flu shots Sioux Falls Argus Leader Are we in a swine flu lull? Bakersfield Californian Cholesterol Plays Role in Heart Failure RiskU.S. News & World Report - 14 hours ago TUESDAY, Nov. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Abnormal cholesterol levels can significantly increase the risk of heart failure, a new study has found. | How to call the show... 1) Make sure the show is live (see graphic above). 2) Dial 724-444-7444. 3) Enter Call ID# 27566 when prompted. 4) Follow the phone prompts to join the call. Would you like to be a special guest on the show? 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