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• Is this tattoo infographic the real deal? [infographic]

  Holy Kaw!

  8 Feb 2012 | 8:05 pm

  So, the question is, did Polish artist Paul Marcinkowski make his infographic love permanent as part of a school project? We doubt it, but if the unthinkable is true, he’ll just have to point to that spot under his belly button to explain. Via Forbes. Like infographics? Not that much. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

• Avoid the afternoon stress-eating binge

  CNN.com - Health

  8 Feb 2012 | 6:55 am

  Anyone who has dived into a bag of chips at the end of a day gone wrong knows emotional eating is a dangerous habit. Use these tips from stress columnist Amanda Enayati to skip the dip.

• CDC: Doctors Increasingly Prescribe Exercise

  WebMD Health

  8 Feb 2012 | 9:02 pm

  A new report from the CDC shows that more patients are getting prescriptions for exercise from their doctors.

• Zap to Brain Boosts Memory (CME/CE)

  MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians

  8 Feb 2012 | 3:58 pm

  (MedPage Today) -- A trickle of electricity deep in the brain enhanced memory in a small study, researchers reported.

• Proton Pump Inhibitors Raise Persistent Diarrhea Risk, Warns FDA

  Health News from Medical News Today

  8 Feb 2012 | 3:00 pm

  Stomach acid drugs, known as PPIs (proton pump inhibitors), are linked to a higher risk of diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile, a type of bacterium. Patients on PPIs who develop persistent diarrhea should be tested for CDAD (Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea), says the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If you are taking PPIs, and have diarrhea that does not go away, you should see your doctor immediately, the FDA advises...

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  Holy Kaw!

• Is this tattoo infographic the real deal? [infographic]

  8 Feb 2012 | 8:05 pm

  So, the question is, did Polish artist Paul Marcinkowski make his infographic love permanent as part of a school project? We doubt it, but if the unthinkable is true, he’ll just have to point to that spot under his belly button to explain. Via Forbes. Like infographics? Not that much. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

• Harry Potter in 60 seconds [video]

  8 Feb 2012 | 7:49 pm

  You resisted the hype for so long, but now, curiosity has gotten the better of you and it’s simply not possible to live another minute without knowing what all the excitement was about. Lucky for you, catching up won’t involve spending a valuable week’s vacation holed up with a ten-pound book in hand thanks to the efforts of Ian Holliday and company. If you like what you see, be sure to follow the YouTube link and give them a hand winning the Virgin Radio Fake Film Festival 2012 contest. It’s what Dumbledore would have wanted. Full story at YouTube via The Mary Sue.

• SYNC: Even in a backwards world, love finds a way [video]

  8 Feb 2012 | 7:20 pm

  Directed by Alberto Corral and filmed with an iPhone 4 and Steadicam Smoothee, SYNC takes a unique approach to retelling a classic story of love at first sight. Full story at YouTube via PetaPixel. Unique movies. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

• Every nerd’s worst nightmare: World’s largest dodgeball game [video]

  8 Feb 2012 | 6:57 pm

  If dodgeball day in gym class left you nursing wounds both physical and psychological during the eternity that is a bad grade school experience, you might not appreciate the efforts of 4,979 people at the University of Alberta trying to set a new world record. On the other hand, if dodgeball marked the high point of your glory days, revel in the chaos… Full story at Vimeo via Official Hype. Games from the good old days. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

• Text while you walk (safely this time)

  8 Feb 2012 | 6:18 pm

  If you’re ever twisted your ankle off a curb, bumped a stranger, or walked into a street post while texting—you need this app. ‘Transparent Screen’ for Android allows you to look through your device so you can anticipate any dangerous obstacles in your way while you’re texting on-the-go by harnessing the power of your camera to create the illusion of transparency. Just watch out for your battery life while using the app, as it’ll drain quickly. Full story at GeekOSystem. All the top tech. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

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  CNN.com - Health

• Avoid the afternoon stress-eating binge

  8 Feb 2012 | 6:55 am

  Anyone who has dived into a bag of chips at the end of a day gone wrong knows emotional eating is a dangerous habit. Use these tips from stress columnist Amanda Enayati to skip the dip.

• Are depressed kids bully magnets?

  8 Feb 2012 | 4:56 am

  Psychologists, not to mention parents, have long observed that kids who seem depressed tend to have trouble being accepted by their peers.

• Caribbean cruise cut short by illness

  7 Feb 2012 | 3:44 pm

  Passengers on the Crown Princess are coming home early from a Caribbean cruise, thanks to a second nasty outbreak of gastrointestinal illness.

• Obama to boost Alzheimer's research funding

  7 Feb 2012 | 9:17 am

  The Obama administration will push for a $156 million increase in funding for Alzheimer's research over the next two years, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday.

• Obesity ads hurt more than help?

  7 Feb 2012 | 5:08 am

  Georgia's controversial child obesity ads are being phased out, but debate continues over whether they do more harm than good.

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• CDC: Doctors Increasingly Prescribe Exercise

  8 Feb 2012 | 9:02 pm

  A new report from the CDC shows that more patients are getting prescriptions for exercise from their doctors.

• Osteoporosis Medication Linked to Unusual Thigh Fractures

  8 Feb 2012 | 3:33 pm

  Some drugs used to strengthen bones may increase the risk of an unusual type of fracture if patients take them on a long-term basis for multiple years, a new study shows.

• Some Men May Inherit a Higher Risk of Heart Disease From Dad

  8 Feb 2012 | 3:30 pm

  Move over, estrogen. There's a new theory that helps explain why men are more likely than women to get heart disease.

• Tai Chi Improves Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

  8 Feb 2012 | 2:05 pm

  Tai chi, a kind of exercise that guides the body through gentle, flowing poses, may help some of the worst physical problems of Parkinson’s disease, a new study shows.

• Doctors’ Honesty Put to the Test

  8 Feb 2012 | 1:01 pm

  Is your doctor always telling you the truth? Maybe not, according to a survey on doctor honesty. More than 1,800 doctors nationwide answered anonymously.

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  MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians

• Zap to Brain Boosts Memory (CME/CE)

  8 Feb 2012 | 3:58 pm

  (MedPage Today) -- A trickle of electricity deep in the brain enhanced memory in a small study, researchers reported.

• Panel: Hospitals Should Consider Mandatory Flu Shots

  8 Feb 2012 | 2:53 pm

  WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- If hospitals and clinics can't get 90% of their employees to get an annual flu shot, they should "strongly consider" making the vaccine mandatory, a federal vaccines panel has voted.

• Same Lung Injury Risk With Pre-Hospital Steroids (CME/CE)

  8 Feb 2012 | 1:04 pm

  HOUSTON (MedPage Today) -- Pre-hospital steroid therapy did not reduce the risk of acute lung injury in critically ill patients and might have increased inhospital mortality risk, according to a study reported here.

• Mom's Thyroid Rx Has No Effect on Kid's IQ (CME/CE)

  8 Feb 2012 | 1:00 pm

  (MedPage Today) -- Screening pregnant women for low thyroid hormone levels in the first trimester -- and treating accordingly -- does not impact a child's IQ at age 3, a randomized trial showed.

• 'Untreatable' Gonorrhea Looms, CDC Warns (with audio)

  8 Feb 2012 | 1:00 pm

  (MedPage Today) -- Gonorrhea is putting up increasing resistance to the last antibiotic class highly effective against it, the CDC has again warned.

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  Health News from Medical News Today

• Proton Pump Inhibitors Raise Persistent Diarrhea Risk, Warns FDA

  8 Feb 2012 | 3:00 pm

  Stomach acid drugs, known as PPIs (proton pump inhibitors), are linked to a higher risk of diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile, a type of bacterium. Patients on PPIs who develop persistent diarrhea should be tested for CDAD (Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea), says the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If you are taking PPIs, and have diarrhea that does not go away, you should see your doctor immediately, the FDA advises...

• Gene Therapy Proves Effective In Treating Blindness

  8 Feb 2012 | 3:00 pm

  Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have conducted a recent study, published in Science Translational Medicine which focuses on gene therapy for congenital blindness. The scientists were able to improve sight in 3 adult patients who had previously been treated in one eye. The researchers used the same treatment on the second eye of the patients, and they were able to see in low-light situations and also find their way around. There were no conflicting effects reported...

• Umbilical Cord Cleansing Vital For Newborn Health And Survival

  8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pm

  Two recent studies published in The Lancet indicate that cleansing of the umbilical cord during childbirth could substantially reduce the risk of infection and rate of mortality in babies in developing countries. One of the studies, led by Prof Zulfiqar A Bhutta, Division of Women and Child Health, The Aga Khan University, assessed whether or not umbilical cord cleansing with 4% chlorhexidine (CHX) solution had any effect on the rate of cord infection (omphalitis) and neonatal mortality in babies...

• Lab-Made Neurons Allow Scientists To Study A Genetic Cause Of Parkinson's

  8 Feb 2012 | 1:00 pm

  By reverse engineering human skin cells to become induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and then coaxing them to become neural dopamine cells, scientists in the US have developed a way to study a genetic cause of Parkinson's disease in lab-made neurons. Their findings, which they write about in the 7 February issue of Nature Communications, reveal some potential new drug targets for Parkinson's and a new platform to screen treatments that might mimic the protective functions of parkin, the gene they investigated...

• Respiratory Problems Linked To Soda Intake

  8 Feb 2012 | 12:00 pm

  A recent study by Zumin Shi, Discipline of Medicine at the University of Adelaide and team, published in Respirology, suggests soda intake can raise the risk of respiratory problems, including Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) Between 2008 and 2010, around 16,000 people, over the age of 16 (average age 46.7), were examined in terms of their soda consumption, using the South Australian Monitoring and Surveillance System. The researchers state that 1 in every 10 people drink at least half a litre of carbonated beverages per day. The authors found a 12...

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• More Success With Gene Therapy for Blindness

  8 Feb 2012 | 5:24 pm

• Depressed Kids May Be Targets for Bullying, Study Suggests

  8 Feb 2012 | 5:24 pm

• New Therapy Might Help Relieve Painful Foot Condition

  8 Feb 2012 | 5:24 pm

• Obesity Linked to Worse Fibromyalgia Symptoms

  8 Feb 2012 | 5:24 pm

• Screening Moms-to-Be for Thyroid Trouble May Not Help Offspring

  8 Feb 2012 | 5:24 pm

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• Amateur tattoos carry hepatitis C risk: CDC

  7 Feb 2012 | 10:20 pm

  If you're planning to get a tattoo, be sure to go to a professional, advises the CDC. Tattoos given by amateurs carry a risk of hepatitis C.Add Comment

• Spanking kids can cause long-term harm: Canada study

  7 Feb 2012 | 10:09 pm

  Physical punishment, such as spanking, can cause long-term developmental issues, including aggression, depression and substance abuse, according to Canadian analysts.Add Comment

• Snack bars and junk food common in schools: study

  7 Feb 2012 | 9:52 pm

  What are elementary school students eating while at school? The options are not always good for their health, according to a new survey.Add Comment

• Bread blamed for Americans' high salt intake

  7 Feb 2012 | 9:25 pm

  Forty-four percent of salt consumed can be linked to 10 types of foods with slices of bread and dinner rolls topping the list, according to a new report from the CDC.Add Comment

• Breast cancer kills older women more often

  7 Feb 2012 | 9:18 pm

  Breast cancer is often considered more deadly among younger women, but a new study shows older women are actually more likely to die of the disease.Add Comment

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• Why People Believe Misinformation, Even After It's Corrected

  Digg

  8 Feb 2012 | 12:23 pm

  These days we are bombarded with information, much of it incorrect, and long after the political campaigns are over a lot of it will still be buried in the part of our brain where we store our memories. And new research shows that the more intensely we believe something to be true, the more likely it will resurface in the future, even if we have learned it was false.

• Women Would Rather Facebook Than Have Sex With Husbands, Says Valentine's Week Survey

  Digg

  8 Feb 2012 | 10:21 am

  Aw, how romantic. A new survey by the women's lifestyle site iVillage indicates that two-thirds of married women would almost...

• When It Comes to Breakfast, Scientists Say You Can Have Your Cake and Eat It Too

  Digg

  8 Feb 2012 | 1:10 pm

  Good news for da ladeeeeeez. Turns out that topping off your breakfast with a chocolatey dessert could be the key to losing (and keeping off) weight. Those are your priorities, right?

• Washington State Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill

  Digg

  8 Feb 2012 | 5:13 pm

  Washington on Wednesday became the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.

• Top 10 sex tips for Valentine’s Day

  Digg

  8 Feb 2012 | 8:20 pm

  Spice up your Valentine’s Day and drive the love of your life wild with these hot, sumptuous tips – you’ll never be alone on the 14th of February again:

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• Health Tip: Coping With Migraines During Pregnancy (HealthDay)

  8 Feb 2012 | 8:47 pm

  HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Migraines may pose a dilemma for pregnant women, since these painful headaches may strike more often during pregnancy.

• Quality Day Care Predicts Later Parental Involvement in School (HealthDay)

  8 Feb 2012 | 8:47 pm

  HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Mothers whose kids went to high-quality day care were more involved in their children's schools later on than the moms of kids in poorer quality day care or no day care, new research finds.

• Short Breaks During Exercise OK for Diabetes Control: Study (HealthDay)

  8 Feb 2012 | 8:47 pm

  HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Taking short breaks while exercising, or "intermittent" exercise, is an effective way to improve insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new British study.

• Fasting Plus Chemo May Help in Cancer Fight: Study (HealthDay)

  8 Feb 2012 | 8:47 pm

  HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Fasting, especially when combined with chemotherapy, appears to slow the growth of cancerous tumors in mice, new research suggests.

• Generic Drugs Easing Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs in U.S. (HealthDay)

  8 Feb 2012 | 8:47 pm

  HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- More Americans are buying the generic forms of medications, and this practice has made their prescriptions more affordable, according to a new report.