Curiosity, Diseases, World

Obama Nixes USDA Program Used To Track Livestock

Posted on 07 February 2010

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - President Barack Obama and his administration have made the decision to put an end to a long-running program which had the USDA tracking livestock. The USDA has worked for years now to track cattle, pigs, and other animals. read more

Drugs

(Update ) What You Need to Know About The Tylenol Recall

Posted on 17 January 2010

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - With the recent expansion of a drug recall confirmed by Johnson & Johnson, many consumers have questions about popular pain relievers such as Motrin, Tylenol, and others. Johnson & Johnson announced an expanded recall of over-the-counter pain relievers with brands such as Motrin, St. Joseph, Tylenol, and others just a few days ago. read more

Diseases, Men's Health, Women's Health

Trying To Catch Up On Lost Sleep Does No Good

Posted on 17 January 2010

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new study, trying to catch up on lost sleep by sleeping extra on certain nights such as on the weekends will do no good. The study was carried out by a team of U.S. researchers who were led by Daniel Cohen from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. [...] read more

Diseases, Men's Health, Women's Health, World

How Many In U.S. Have Received The H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine?

Posted on 17 January 2010

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has put out a new report which focuses on the status of the H1N1 swine flu in the U.S., and the number of Americans who have received the vaccine. The CDC has put out estimates in regards to the status of the H1N1 swine [...] read more

Diseases, Kid's Health, Men's Health, Women's Health

Study Says Nearly 70% Of Americans Are Overweight

Posted on 16 January 2010

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study has been released and has revealed that roughly 70% of Americans are either overweight or obese. The study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association and looked into the current state of obesity in the U.S. and where it is heading. read more

Drugs, Recall

Major Tylenol Recall Sparks Fear Among Consumers

Posted on 16 January 2010

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - Johnson & Johnson, the makers of the popular pain reliever Tylenol, has expanded their recall of their products, sparking a great deal of fear among consumers. Johnson & Johnson has been recalling certain Tylenol products as of late, but the general feeling was that the recall was limited to a small number of [...] read more

Drugs

FDA To Research Chemical BPA In Platisc Bottles

Posted on 16 January 2010

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has come out and stated that they are going to do more research to look into the dangers that surround the chemical bisphenol-A that is used in plastic baby bottles and other packaging. There have been a great many studies in regards to the health risks [...] read more

Diseases, Drugs

H1N1 Has Led To Around 16,000 Deaths In The U.S.

Posted on 16 January 2010

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the H1N1 swine flu has led to the deaths of around 16,000 people in the U.S. The H1N1 swine flu first started to appear back in March 2009 in Mexico, and was quickly able to spread to [...] read more

Diseases, Men's Health, Women's Health

Study Shows HPV Impacts Over 50% Of Young Lovers

Posted on 15 January 2010

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new study, young adults who are involved in a sexual relationship have a 50/50 chance that they will become infected with human papilomavirus, HPV. The study was carried out by researchers led by Prof. Eduardo Franco, Director of McGill University’s Cancer Epidemiology Unit. read more

Curiosity, Drugs

FDA, Obama Have No Power Over Electronic Cigarettes

Posted on 15 January 2010

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - Due to the decision by a federal judge, President Barack Obama and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have no authority in regards to the regulation of electronic cigarettes. U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon ruled this week in favor of makers of electronic cigarettes, stating that the FDA does not have [...] read more

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