ABC NewsReview Reignites Questions Over BPAWall Street Journal -6 hours agoBy JARED A. FAVOLE GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach on Friday said a highly critical review of the agency's stance on a chemical found in plastic food and drink containers raises important questions.FDA Faulted for Stance on Chemical in PlasticsWashington PostExperts say FDA findings on compound misleadingCNNUSA Today - WebMD - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Chicago Tribuneall 660 news articles

  ABC NewsAlmost Half of Women Have Sexual ProblemsWashington Post -18 hours agoBy Amanda Gardner FRIDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) -- In a double whammy for the female gender, new research shows that 40 percent of women report sexual problems, but only 12 percent are distressed about it.Study: 40 Percent of Women Report Sexual Problems, Most Don't CareFOXNewsStudy: 40 Percent of Women Suffer from Sexual DysfunctionseFluxMediaABC News - Bloomberg - MSNBC - MedPage Todayall 84 news articles

  Current World NewsUPDATE 1-US FDA clears Schwarz Pharma, Pfizer bladder drugReuters -16 hours agoWASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - A new drug made by Schwarz Pharma (SRZG.DE: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) to treat patients with overactive bladders won approval from US health officials on Friday.FDA OKs Toviaz to Treat Overactive Bladder in AdultsWebMDFDA approves new drug to treat overactive bladderXinhuaTheDay - MarketWatch - MedPage Today - CNNMoney.comall 121 news articles

  E Canada NowDiabetes rate called among nation's lowestHonolulu Star-Bulletin -1 hour agoBy Helen Altonn Hawaii is one of three states with the lowest rates of new diabetes cases, according to a federal study, but the trend is increasing with obesity, isle health officials say.Obesity blamed for doubling rate of diabetes casesThe Associated PressRate of Diabetes Cases Doubles in 10 Years: CDCU.S. News &World ReportReuters - Tehran Times - WebMD - FOXNewsall 607 news articles

  Current World NewsVigorous Exercise Can Cut Breast Cancer RiskWashington Post -18 hours agoFRIDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Vigorous activity can reduce the risk of breast cancer by about 30 percent in normal-weight women, according to an 11-year US study of 32269 postmenopausal women.Activity cuts breast cancer riskBBC NewsVigorous Exercise Cuts Breast Cancer RiskWebMDeFluxMedia - MedPage Today - That Happened! - Telegraph.co.ukall 102 news articles

  dBTechnoUPDATE 1-PREVIEW-Drugmakers seek lawsuit limits at top US courtReuters -15 hours agoBy Lisa Richwine WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The US Supreme Court hears arguments on Monday in a closely watched case that could limit liability claims against drugmakers if one of their medicines causes harm.Dangerous Drugs Hurt Women MostInjuryBoard.comAmputee awaits high court, wants musical glow backThe Associated PressMcClatchy Washington Bureau - Wall Street Journal Blogs - Medical Marketing and Media - The American Lawyerall 192 news articles

  Boston GlobeMcCain’s Health Care PlanNew York Times -8 hours agoIn “Ceding the Centerâ€� (column, Oct. 26), David Brooks says that John McCain has “a good health care plan that was never fully explained.Five Myths About Health CareForbesObama's prime-time ad skips over budget realitiesThe Associated PressMinneapolis Star Tribune - Kaiser network.org - Washington Post - Slashdotall 958 news articles

  eFluxMediaUPDATE 2-Liver risk, death seen with Glaxo's Avandia-groupReuters -19 hours agoBy Susan Heavey WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - More than one dozen cases of liver failure and death were reported in patients taking GlaxoSmithKline Plc's (GSK.Consumer Group Seeks FDA Ban on AvandiaU.S. News &World ReportConsumer Group Seeks FDA Ban of Glaxo's AvandiaWall Street JournalPhiladelphia Inquirer - Bizjournals.com - The Associated Press - Justice News Flashall 194 news articles

  Anthrax hoax suspect is free on bail despite strong protestSacramento Bee -6 hours agoBy Denny Walsh Marc M. Keyser, the Sacramento man accused of coast-to-coast mailings of more than 120 hoax anthrax packages, was freed on bail Friday over the strong objections of a prosecutor.Bail set at $25K for Calif. anthrax scare suspectThe Associated PressHerald and Monitor receive mailings labeled anthraxBoston GlobeThe Turlock Journal - Washington Post - San Diego Union Tribune - San Jose Mercury Newsall 1,609 news articles

  Washington PostTurning your clock back Sunday may help your heartThe Associated Press -19 hours agoNEW YORK (AP) - Turning your clock back on Sunday may be good for your heart. Swedish researchers looked at 20 years of records and discovered that the number of heart attacks dipped on the Monday after clocks were set back an hour, possibly because ...Heart attack risk shifted by daylight saving timeReutersDaylight Savings Helps Your HeartMom LogicWebMD - Los Angeles Times - Telegraph.co.uk - Forbesall 534 news articles

  ABC NewsPregnancy Weight Gain, Big Babies LinkedWebMD -17 hours agoBy Kathleen Doheny Oct. 31, 2008 -- Gaining 40 pounds or more during pregnancy nearly doubles the risk of having a baby who weighs 9 pounds or more, in turn increasing the health risks to mother and baby, according to a new study.Excess Weight Gain During Pregnancy a Risk to Mother and ChildWashington PostPacking on Too Many Pounds During Pregnancy May Herald Fat BabyMedPage TodayABC7Chicago.com - Chicago Tribune - Reuters India - MarketWatchall 56 news articles

  ABC NewsMany hospitals fail to please: surveyReuters -Oct 29, 2008By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) - New survey data ranking patients' experiences in US hospitals find many institutions fall short, particularly when it comes to managing pain, researchers said on Wednesday.Report: Most patients satisfied with hospitals, but some care ...USA TodayComment by Steffie Woolhandler M.D. Co-founder, Physicians for a Nat'l Health ProgramFood Consumer - Los Angeles Times - Houston Chronicleall 74 news articles

  SmartAboutHealthCombined Therapy Is Reported to Ease Anxiety in ChildrenNew York Times -Oct 30, 2008By BENEDICT CAREY Children and adolescents with disabling anxiety are most likely to recover when treated with a combination of talk therapy and an antidepressant medicine, according to the largest study to date of anxiety disorders in this age group.Combo Treatment Best for Anxiety Disorder in KidsU.S. News &World ReportDrug-therapy combo best for anxiety in kids -studyReutersScience Daily (press release) - Baltimore Sun - The Associated Press - Bloombergall 311 news articles

  WEEK-TVRoadshow: Tips for a safe HalloweenSan Jose Mercury News -Oct 31, 2008By Gary Richards Q Last year on Halloween, I was heading home late to get my kids when just a block from my house I saw several kids waiting to cross the street, trick-or-treat bags in hand.Tips for a safe HalloweenAhwatukee Foothills NewsHalloween Safety TipsWEEK-TVWillits News - Austin Herald - WLKY - Sarasota Herald-Tribuneall 72 news articles