Sen. Kennedy Taps Senators To Lead Various Working Groups Aimed At Improving U.S. Health Care (Medical News Today)

Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Chair Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) on Tuesday named committee members to lead three working groups that will target specific aspects of the health care system in writing overhaul legislation, including Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.

Scientists scratch heads over why we itch (The Monterey County Herald)

WASHINGTON ? Scientists are baffled by one of humankind's most annoying problems ? itching ? an almost universal misery for which there is, as yet, no adequate explanation or treatment.

Ask Dr. Gott: Sister's boils likely not related to toxemia (The Monterey County Herald)

Dear Dr. Gott: Fifty years ago, my sister developed toxemia while pregnant. Both she and the baby nearly died, but, thankfully, they are still with us. From the poison in her body, she develops large boils. They primarily occur under her breasts and armpits but can pop out anywhere.

Is red meat's bad name justified? (Newsday)

Recent studies give red meat a bad name. The news for red meat seems to be getting worse and worse.

A Senator?s Health Plan (New York Times)

To the Editor:.

'It almost killed my daughter.' Tracking down a rare and lethal disease (The Capital Times)

You've probably never heard of Lemierre's syndrome. Many doctors haven't heard of it either, and that can be a problem. A century ago, Lemierre's syndrome all too frequently led to small unmarked stones in graveyards. And then, thanks to antibiotics, it practically disappeared. But Lemierre's may be making a comeback, a possible unintentional result of the push to reduce antibiotic ...

Quick Study - Fish Consumption May Stave Off Kidney Problems (Washington Post)

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Consumer, Health and Family (Mondaq)

On Nov. 11, 2008, the Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC") posted a new regulation, approved by a 2-0 vote, narrowing the category of companies that need to issue general conformity certificates.

Gene may offer relief from misery of itching (The Sacramento Bee)

WASHINGTON ? Scientists are baffled by one of humankind's most annoying problems ? itching ? an almost universal misery for which there is, as yet, no adequate explanation or treatment. "Why we can't stop scratching remains a big puzzle for researchers," said Zhou-Feng Chen, a neuroscientist at Washington University in St. Louis. "Itch can be devastating to patients and lead to extensive ...

Whatever crops up locally is good for your health (China Daily)

I have a growing suspicion that it is impossible to eat "correctly". For example, it is right to eat fruit. But the issue is, should we eat fruit when hungry, or not? The common view goes that eating fruit after meal helps digestion, while doing so before a meal could cause stomachache.

Cyanoacrylates

Wash exposed areas with warm water immediately. If the glue gets on the eyelids, try to keep the eyelids separated.

Cuticle Remover Poisoning

ADAM. "Cuticle Remover Poisoning." 16 May 2007. HowStuffWorks.com. 21 November 2008.

Corticosteroids Overdose

ADAM. "Corticosteroids Overdose." 16 May 2007. HowStuffWorks.com. 21 November 2008.

Copper Poisoning

ADAM. "Copper Poisoning." 16 May 2007. HowStuffWorks.com. 21 November 2008. Definition This article discusses poisoning from an overdose of copper.

Contact Dermatitis

ADAM. "Contact Dermatitis." 16 May 2007. HowStuffWorks.com. 21 November 2008. Definition Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating substance.

Contac Overdose

ADAM. "Contac Overdose." 16 May 2007. HowStuffWorks.com. 21 November 2008. Definition This is poisoning from swallowing a large amount of Contac, a cough, cold, and allergy medicine.

Far Out: Just Out's 25th Anniversary Bash

You know, when the state of California goes insane and, locally, the Oregon Supreme Court refuses to hear a legitimate case for gay rights, there's really only one thing to do: THROW A HUGE PARTY.

Datura

Datura, a genus of annual or perennial shrubs, trees, and herbs found in the warmer parts of the world.

Artemisia

Artemisia, a genus of herbs and shrubs. The artemisias are found in most areas of the Northern Hemisphere.

Arrowroot

Arrowroot, the common name of a family of herbs, most of which are tropical. The family is made up of 25 genera and about 400 species, most of which have thick underground stems.