Texas drops in health rankings (BizJournals)

The Lone Star State ranks 46th in the country in terms of overall health of the population, according to the 2008 report from the Minnetonka, Minn.-based United Health Foundation. That?s down nine places from the 2007 report.

Virus Found in Lemur Genome May Provide Insights into Human HIV Infections (GenomeWeb News)

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Some Progress But Government Has Missed Opportunities In Queen's Speech, British Medical Asociation (Medical News Today)

Measures to tackle smoking-related illness outlined in today's (Wednesday 3 December, 2008) Queen's Speech are positive but lack detail, the BMA says.

Genetic Compatibility And Hatching Success In The Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon Marinus). Is There A Better Half? (Medical News Today)

It often assumed that the quality of a potential mate in terms of how their genes affect their offspring quality is a fixed feature of each individual. However, it is becoming increasingly apparent that this is not always the case, and that mates may vary in compatibility more than in quality.

Fresh bird flu outbreak in N-E to hit poultry exports (Business Standard India)

Fresh outbreak of the dreaded bird flu disease of poultry at Hajo in Kamrup (Rural) district of Assam is expected to hit export of poultry products though it may not have much impact on the domestic market, feel poultry experts.

Researchers discover new enzyme in cancer growth (EurekAlert!)

( University of Oklahoma ) Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center discovered a new enzyme that not only affects the blood, but seems to play a primary role in how cancer tumors expand and spread throughout the body.

Teens Charged in Nursing Home Abuse (ABC News)

Two Minnesota teens allegedly poked and assaulted patients.

Exercise helps overweight kids with anger (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Sedentary overweight children who start exercising after school become more fit -- and may also be less likely to slam doors, hit other children, and express their anger in other aggressive ways, researchers report.

Study raps Web sites touting stem cell therapies (AP via Yahoo! News)

Consumers should be wary of Web sites from clinics that offer stem cell treatments, says a study that found a lack of firm medical evidence to back up their claims. The Web sites in the study generally portrayed their therapies as safe, effective and ready for routine use, but published research doesn't support that "overoptimistic" picture, the study authors said.

?Health? Foods Often Higher in Sodium (US News & World Report)

Read food labels to avoid "cankles," bloating, and high blood pressure.

Dwyane Wade (migraine) questionable for tonight's Heat game

Heat guard Dwyane Wade is questionable for tonight's game at Utah because of the effects of a migraine headache.

Public relations, press release distribution, investor relations, SEC filing

Moreover, - MINNEAPOLIS-- --A recent Best Buy nationwide survey1 found that three-quarters of Americans, while concerned about price, say that getting someone the right gift is their number one priority.

It looks a lot like Christmas past at White House

In the spirit of a tough economy, holiday decorations from Christmases past are adorning the White House this Christmas.

McNabb family grows by 2 with birth of twins

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb could be scrambling at home as much as he does on the football field after adding two children to his family lineup.

Media vote Texas Longhorns' McCoy, Orakpo as top players in Big 12

In a season where Big 12 quarterbacks dominated the league, Texas' Colt McCoy stood out in a crowd.

Paint the town red - and other colors

The Walldogs , a group of more than 150 mural painters, is going to paint murals on 17 buildings in Pontiac, Ill., as part of Murals on Main Street and the city's Heritage Days on June 25-28, reports the ...

NC lottery ticket sales feeling economy's weight

Ticket sales for the North Carolina lottery are doing well but feeling the effects of the bad economy.

Palm Beach County tax office closing early Dec. 10

The Palm Beach County Tax Collector's Office will close at noon Dec. 10 for an employee "team building" activity and holiday event, the office said.

Two killed in East Oakland shootings

Two men were fatally shot Monday night within an hour of each other in East Oakland neighborhoods that have both already seen violence this year.

Save the date: Ala. county passes Obama holiday

MARION, Ala. - In central Alabama's Perry County, government workers already get a day off for President's Day, Martin Luther King Day, and Veterans Day.