Surgery, Illness Not Linked to Mental Decline in Seniors (HealthDay)
October 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) — Illness and surgery don’t
contribute to long-term cognitive decline in seniors and don’t accelerate
progression of dementia, researchers say.
Source:Surgery, Illness Not Linked to Mental Decline in Seniors
(HealthDay)
Obese women often gain too many pregnancy pounds (Reuters)
October 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Reuters - Most obese women gain more weight than is recommended during pregnancy, and may find those pounds tough to shed in the long run, a new study suggests.
Source:Obese women often gain too many pregnancy pounds
(Reuters)
US to end travel ban on HIV/AIDS patients: Obama (AFP)
October 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment
AFP - President Barack Obama said Friday the United States would end in early 2010 a 22-year-old travel ban on foreign HIV patients, hailing the move as a step toward ending the stigma of the disease.
Source:US to end travel ban on HIV/AIDS patients: Obama
(AFP)
Pelosi: New health care bill is 'historic moment' (AP)
October 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment
AP - After months of struggle, House Democrats rolled out sweeping legislation Thursday to extend health care coverage to millions who lack it and create a new option of government-run insurance. A vote is likely next week on the plan largely tailored to President Barack Obama’s liking.
Source:Pelosi: New health care bill is 'historic moment'
(AP)
Caribbean sees drop in HIV, AIDS cases (AFP)
October 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment
AFP - The number of people with HIV and AIDS in the Caribbean is on the decline, but more must be done to contain the disease, a senior official said Monday, on the eve of a regional meeting on the ailment.