http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:51:12 -0700 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:06:06 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Movie-popcorn-and-soda-Three-Quarter-Pounders-and-12-pats-of-butter?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner Eating a single medium-sized movie popcorn and a soda is equivalent to eating three Quarter Pounders from McDonald's, along with 12 pats of butter, according to a new study by the Center for Science and Public Interest. Photo: CC-NaydeeyahEating a si... Health Health News Food health Research News Dietary Health Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:06:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Movie-popcorn-and-soda-Three-Quarter-Pounders-and-12-pats-of-butter?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Did-fertility-Doc-use-own-sperm-to-inseminate-women?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner Dr. Ben Ramaley, a Greenwich, Connecticut fertility doctor has beenaccused of using his own sperm to impregnate the wife of a couple whoengaged his services. Here, Carolyn Savage talks about her experienceof being implanted with the wrong embryo and... Pregnancy Women's Health Odd Health Stories Fertility Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:01:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Did-fertility-Doc-use-own-sperm-to-inseminate-women?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Dr-Cannabis-American-Medical-Association-urges-review-of-marijuana-prohibition?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner The American Medical Association recently made an unprecedented call for America to rethink marijuana prohibition laws, urging a "review" of the drug's status as a Schedule I drug. Above is a sign from the Zen Healing Collective, West Holl... Health Health News Medical Marijuana Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:31:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Dr-Cannabis-American-Medical-Association-urges-review-of-marijuana-prohibition?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Is-processed-food-making-you-sad?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner According to a new report from the the British Journal of Psychiatry,we might also feel what we eat. It seems a diet heavy in processed and fatty foods increases the risk of depression. Here, Halloweenthemed pizzas beckon. AP Photo: Larry CroweWe've ... Health mental health Health News Food health Dietary Health Nutrition Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:42:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Is-processed-food-making-you-sad?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m11d3-New-Gilded-Age-Half-of-all-kids-will-get-food-stamps?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner Nearly half of all U.S. kids and 90 percent of black children will be on food stamps at some point before they reach adulthood, numbers that may grow with the current recession, researchers say. Here, a posteradvertises the Guitar Center Food Drive. ... Health Kids' Health Health News Food health Health Care News Research News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:17:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m11d3-New-Gilded-Age-Half-of-all-kids-will-get-food-stamps?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Daylight-Savings-blues?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner Time shifts, such as the the end of daylight saving time, can indeed spell trouble for your body clock, according to sleep experts. Photo: CreativeCommons - oedipusphinxIf you're one of those millions of Americans lamenting the loss of that precious... Women's Health Men's Health mental health Seasonal health Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:46:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Daylight-Savings-blues?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d29-No-insurance-killing-thousands-of-American-kids?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner A study, set to appear Friday in the Journal of Public Health, says that 17,000 American kids have died from lack of health insurance over the last two decades. Here, Sheila Garcia visitsLucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. AP Photo: Paul... Health Kids' Health Health News Health Care News Research News Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:09:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d29-No-insurance-killing-thousands-of-American-kids?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Is-your-ringtone-chiming-a-cancer-warning?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner A survey of 12,800 people in 13 countries,  overseen by the World Health Organization, shows that long-term users of cell phones face a higher risk of developing brain cancer in later life.Photo: Buisniness WeekLately, every time I hear my favor... Health Cancer Brain Health Health News Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:14:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Is-your-ringtone-chiming-a-cancer-warning?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Charlize-Theron-risks-swine-flu-in-girlgirl-charity-kiss?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner Actress Charlize Teron's twenty-second long girl-girl kiss lit up the bidding in a live charity auction at a party for OneXOne in San Francisco recently.AP Photo: Ben MargotActress Charlize Teron's twenty-second long girl-girl kiss lit up the bidding... Health Kids' Health celebrity celebrity health news Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:25:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Charlize-Theron-risks-swine-flu-in-girlgirl-charity-kiss?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Saw-VI-Torture-porn-takes-on-health-care-reform?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner  In Saw VI, Jigsaw sets out to shares his displeasure with the healthsystem executives, lawyers and insurance representatives who denied him cancer treatment. Here, Saw VI co-star Tenedra Howard poses for cameras. AP Photo/Joel Lugavere - Univer... Odd Health Stories Humor Health News celebrity health news Health Care News Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:22:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Saw-VI-Torture-porn-takes-on-health-care-reform?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Been-raped-No-insurance?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner Christina Turner was drugged and sexually assaulted. After her doctor treated her with anti-HIV drugs as a precaution, she was denied health coverage by an insurance company on the grounds that she had a risky "pre-existing" condition. Here... Women's Health Sexual Health Health News HIV Health Care News AIDS news Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:30:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Been-raped-No-insurance?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Skinny-Baby-No-insurance?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner United Healthcare Golden Rule declines to sell insurance for Aislin Bates because her height and weight do not meet company standards. Here, a premature baby is pictured in an incubator. AP Photo: Ce?sar Rinco?nTalk about working both sides of the st... Kids' Health Odd Health Stories Body weight Health Care News Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:50:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Skinny-Baby-No-insurance?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Medical-group-expels-octomom-doctor?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner The American Society for Reproductive Medicine has expelled Octomom physician Dr. Michael Kamrava. Here, a prematurebaby is pictured in an incubator because flickr was down andno image of Octomom Nadya Suleman or Dr. Kamrava wasavailable. Cé... Pregnancy Women's Health Odd Health Stories Health News celebrity health news Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:19:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Medical-group-expels-octomom-doctor?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Swine-flu-deaths-surge-in-kids-half-among-teens?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner Officials say they are seeing some early and sobering signs that this particular outbreak is proving to be as deadly as predicted. Many are struck by what they see as alarming numbers of swine flu illnesses so early in the flu season. AP Photo: Marco... Kids' Health Health News Breaking Health News Swine Flu News Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:14:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Swine-flu-deaths-surge-in-kids-half-among-teens?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Fat-baby-No-insurance?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner In a story worthy of Charles Dickens, the parents of 4-month-old Alex Lange were told that their otherwise happy, healthy baby is simply too fat to qualify for health insurance. Here, Akbar Risuddin, a four-day-old baby boy, weighing 8.7-kilograms (1... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:43:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Fat-baby-No-insurance?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Fearing-swine-flu-AND-vaccine-What-to-do?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner A recent poll by Associated Press-Gfk shows that more than a third of parents say they don’t want their kids vaccinated. When asked why, most parents say that the vaccine is too new, and the new flu isn’t that dangerous. Here, Amparo Mart... flu Swine Flu News Vaccine News Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:34:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Fearing-swine-flu-AND-vaccine-What-to-do?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Magazine-bans-skinny-models-seeks-real-women?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner Popular women's magazine Brigitte is banning skinny models from its pages in favor of "real women" in an effort to promote healthy standards of beauty and win back readers put-off by images of rail-thin women. Models wear creations from... Women's Health Body weight Body Image Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:10:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Magazine-bans-skinny-models-seeks-real-women?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Have-autism-rates-doubled-in-six-years?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner Reported cases of autism have doubled since 2003, according to the latest U.S. government survey on the health of more than 78,000 children conducted as part of the National Survey of Children's Health.AP Photo: Alex BrandonReported cases of autism h... Autism Breaking Health News Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:47:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Have-autism-rates-doubled-in-six-years?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Autopsy-bombshell-Michael-Jackson-healthy-before-death?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner In an autopsy bombshell, singer Michael Jackson, who was dogged by so many rumors of ill health, and often appeared outwardly frail, was basically healthy at the time of his death, this according a report from the Associated Press. AP Photo: Joel Rya... celebrity celebrity health news Breaking Health News Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:19:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Autopsy-bombshell-Michael-Jackson-healthy-before-death?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Insurance-companies-pushing-to-deny-more-claims?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner (AP file photo)Are insurance companies pushing to deny more claims as a way of ramping up profits ahead of perceived health care and insurance reform?The Huffington Post has an interesting article as part of their series on the how the current econom... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:51:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8543-SF-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Insurance-companies-pushing-to-deny-more-claims?cid=exrss-SF-Health-News-Examiner