http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:38:25 -0700 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:50:09 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m3d22-Mentally-ill-make-nursing-homes-a-dangerous-place?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner Russell Smith holds a photo of his stepfather, Ivory Jackson,and half-sister, Anita Jackson, outside the All Faith Pavilion nursing home on Oct. 9, 2008, in Chicago. At 77, Ivory Jackson, who suffered from Alzheimer's, died in Jun... mental illness nursing home Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:50:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m3d22-Mentally-ill-make-nursing-homes-a-dangerous-place?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m3d11-Stimulus-money-to-fund-three-new-Nashville-clinics?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)  The federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has granted around $1 million to United Neighborhood Health Services, a private Nashville-based non-profit network of primary care clinics and health programs, t... economy government local Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:28:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m3d11-Stimulus-money-to-fund-three-new-Nashville-clinics?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m3d6-Robin-Williams-to-have-open-heart-surgery?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)After experiencing shortness of breath earlier this week, American comedian and actor Robin Williams, 57, checked into the hospital and discoverred that he needs to undergo open heart surgery. As a result, he is postp... heart disease celebrity Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:08:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m3d6-Robin-Williams-to-have-open-heart-surgery?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m3d1-Fall-and-winter-babies-at-higher-risk-for-asthma?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner (AP Photo/Moti Milrod)Although Nashville is no longer listed in the top 10 worst places for asthma sufferers to live, pregnant women who are expecting fall and winter babies should pay close attention to a new study published in Thorax, a leading res... scientific study children diseases asthma environment Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:25:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m3d1-Fall-and-winter-babies-at-higher-risk-for-asthma?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d27-Tough-economyAmerican-women-sell-their-eggs-for-money?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner Actress Salma Hayek hugs 5 month-old Annabelle LaRosa (Photo/Pampers, Stuart Ramson)  In this current economic crisis, many American women are choosing to sell their eggs as a way to make much needed cash.  Fertility clinics all a... coffee parenthood economy Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:21:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d27-Tough-economyAmerican-women-sell-their-eggs-for-money?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Skin-disease-caused-by-too-much-PlayStation?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)In the past, video games, especially violent ones, have been linked to increasing a person’s aggression levels and contributing to violent behaviors. Now, Reuters reports that video gamers should beware; they can dev... scientific study video games Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:39:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Skin-disease-caused-by-too-much-PlayStation?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d21-Relief-for-gout-patients?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner Salmon is high in purines, and experts suggest that gout patients avoid consuming this type of fish.  (Photo: Business Wire)Although gout is one of the earliest recorded diseases, there are still very limited treatment options available. Pr... Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:52:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d21-Relief-for-gout-patients?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d19-Young-people-are-susceptible-to-silent-strokes-too?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner (Photo: Business Wire)Strokes aren’t just for the old and elderly anymore. A new study suggests that “silent strokes” strike more young people than you might realize. For people under 65, this type of stroke can occur at least five ... obesity scientific study diseases stroke dementia Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:29:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d19-Young-people-are-susceptible-to-silent-strokes-too?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d17-Eating-at-home-is-not-always-healthier?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner   (PRNewsFoto/ Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Winnie P Ma)With the high cost of food in restaurants, cooking at home is often a cheaper alternative for families. Many people also believe that eating at home is healthier. Cr... obesity food scientific study Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:34:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d17-Eating-at-home-is-not-always-healthier?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d15-Migraines-linked-to-extra-belly-fat?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Almost everyone has a little excess belly fat. Even the healthiest people can have a little fudge in the tummy. For many women, your stomach, along with your hips and thighs, is one of the first areas that expand when you pu... obesity scientific study diseases Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:25:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d15-Migraines-linked-to-extra-belly-fat?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d13-The-debate-continues-autism-and-vaccines?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner AP Photo/Katsumi Kasahara)On Thursday, a special court ruled against three families who claimed that certain childhood vaccines caused autism in their children. The parents of Michelle Cedillo, William Yates, and Colten Synder claimed that the combin... children diseases court cases parenthood Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:09:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d13-The-debate-continues-autism-and-vaccines?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d10-Erectile-dysfunction-increases-risk-of-heart-disease?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)Erectile dysfunction has been the butt of many jokes, but it’s no laughing matter to the Americans who live with it. It affects an estimated 30 million American men and causes a world of frustration and anguish for their... obesity scientific study diseases heart disease sexual disease Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:21:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d10-Erectile-dysfunction-increases-risk-of-heart-disease?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d10-Stop-smoking-for-your-pet?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner My 9-month old kitten, Luka LuOnce you start smoking, it can be very difficult to kick the habit.  Many people, including smokers, know the affects of smoking and second-hand smoking on their health. Many studies have linked cigarette ... scientific study pets diseases Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:17:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d10-Stop-smoking-for-your-pet?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d8-CSections-may-increase-risk-for-asthma-in-kids?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner AP Photo/Denis Farrell Cesarean sections were once only performed due to medical risk—fear for the baby's or mother's life—but now an increasing number of women are requesting this type of delivery over the traditional vaginal method.In ... scientific study children childbirth Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:44:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d8-CSections-may-increase-risk-for-asthma-in-kids?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d5-RSV--its-more-common-than-you-might-think?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner AP Photo/Riccardo GangaleMake sure you bundle up your kids—especially your babies—if you go out this winter.  A new study, published in today’s issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, suggests that RSV (respiratory syncyt... Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:42:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d5-RSV--its-more-common-than-you-might-think?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d3-Another-reason-to-drink-coffee?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner AP Photo/Elaine ThompsonI have to admit, I am a huge coffee nut. I can’t leave the house in the morning without a cup of coffee. I love its aroma, the taste, and the warmth of it in my mouth. And now I can have my morning java (and occasionally... coffee scientific study Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:10:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d3-Another-reason-to-drink-coffee?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d2-Possible-Listeria-contamination-causes-mushroom-recall?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner AP Photo/Alex Brandon  Mushroom lovers beware! Phillips Mushroom Farms has issued an immediate recall on packages of their enoki mushrooms as a result a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The Pennsylvania-based company indicates tha... food product recall Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:14:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d2-Possible-Listeria-contamination-causes-mushroom-recall?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d2-Beware-High-Fructose-Corn-Syrup?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, FileYou may have seen the pro high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) commercials on TV, and maybe you’ve read differing opinions about it in your newspaper or online.  What can you believe? Is HFCS good or bad for you? ... high fructose corn syrup obesity food Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:45:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2956-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m2d2-Beware-High-Fructose-Corn-Syrup?cid=exrss-Nashville-Health-News-Examiner