Health Headlines:

Pregnant Women Should Get New Flu Vaccine

Flu season is still several months off, but public health officials are already planning for the possibility of a swine flu epidemic. A study published in The Lancet shows that pregnant women are at especially high risk from the new...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/07/30/pregnant-women-should-get-new-flu-vaccine/

Tamiflu Prevents Complications in Children

One antiviral medicine called Tamiflu seems to be helpful for preventing complications in children with chronic health problems such as asthma, other lung conditions, cancer or diabetes. A study of over 5,000 children found that those who received Tamiflu shortly...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/07/30/tamiflu-prevents-complications-in-children/

Tanning Beds Labeled Carcinogenic

Despite dermatologists' dire warnings about skin cancer, millions still soak up ultraviolet rays at the beach or their local tanning parlor. Now the International Agency for Research on Cancer has released data demonstrating that tanning beds are carcinogenic for humans....
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/07/30/tanning-beds-labeled-carcinogenic/

Defibrillators in Schools Save Lives

Automated external defibrillators, machines used to shock the heart back into proper rhythm, are already found on the walls of many US airports. New studies suggest that putting them in other public places such as high schools could help save...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/07/30/defibrillators-in-schools-save-lives/

Tea Cuts Risk of Stroke

Tea drinkers have been getting good news the last several years. Some studies suggest that tea may have heart-healthy compounds. Now research from southern China demonstrates that tea drinkers have a reduced risk of experiencing a stroke. People who consumed...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/07/30/tea-cuts-risk-of-stroke/

Celiac Disease in Later Life

There is a growing recognition that celiac disease is more common than previously acknowledged. Many scientists believe that this gluten intolerance starts early in life. But Finnish researchers now suggest that some older people may actually develop celiac disease for...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/07/30/celiac-disease-in-later-life/

Blue Food Dye May Help Prevent Paralysis
The blue food coloring, Brilliant Blue G, or BBG, is a chemical cousin of Blue Dye No. 1 used in many food products including blue M&Ms. BBG may lead the way to recovery from spinal cord injury. Researchers at the...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/07/30/blue-food-dye-may-help-prevent-paralysis/