Percy family learning to cope with cystic fibrosis

Percy family learning to cope with cystic fibrosis.The knowledge that 15-year-old Bradley Ruebke is moving up the transplant list is bittersweet news to his parents.
Scotsman pleads guilty to attacking Vt.hiker.A Scottish court heard Friday that the man charged with attacking White River School teacher Marty Layman-Mendonca has preyed on foreign tourists before.
Special session still a possibility.Gov.Frank Murkowski returned from his duck hunting trip today and was surprised to learn that his chief of staff, Jim Clark, had conceded defeat on the gas line contract.
Fire in Los Padres forest chews through more than 15,500 acres.Firefighters on Saturday struggled to contain a wildfire that has blackened more than 15,000 acres in the Los Padres National Forest since Labor Day.
600 jumps.24 hours.Skydiver on pace to break world record.Six hours into his bid to break the world’s record for number of parachute jumps in 24 hours, Jay Stokes’ needs were minimal — lip balm and some water.

Fishing trips not over yet

Fishing trips not over yet.Soon after the Machias Blueberry Festival and the Blue Hill Fair, many folks in Downeast Maine start preparing for Old Man Winter to make his return.
Saddam Hussein viewed al-Qaida as a threat.Saddam Hussein regarded al-Qaida as a threat rather than a possible ally, a Senate report says, contradicting assertions President Bush has used to build support for the war in Iraq.

The Lifestyle Chronicles – Healthy Lifestyle 1, High Technology 0

The Lifestyle Chronicles – Healthy Lifestyle 1, High Technology 0.Tom Kottke has selected an example of preventive health care and presented it in a manner that might bring understanding to people.
Omega-3 fatty acids outperform automated external defibrillators in saving lives from heart attacks.New research published in the October issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine indicates that consuming omega-3 fatty acids may be more effective at preventing sudden cardiac deaths than automated. .

Lack of Health Insurance Threatens Hispanic Kids

Lack of Health Insurance Threatens Hispanic Kids
. – FRIDAY, Sept.8– For U. S.Hispanic children, a lack of health insurance often decides whether they see a doctor or go without regular check-ups, a new study finds.
Severe sleep apnea linked to stroke in elderly
. – Severe sleep apnea appears to
be an independent risk factor for ischemic stroke in elderly
patients, according to a report in the September issue of
Stroke.
Stem Cells Improve Child Brain Cancer Outcomes
. – THURSDAY, Sept.7– A highly targeted treatment that relies on the patient’s own stem cells improves outcomes for children with brain tumors called medulloblastomas, U. S.researchers report.

Houston Tops for Patient Trust in Doctors

Houston Tops for Patient Trust in Doctors.Patient trust of doctors is highest in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Boston, Denver and Philadelphia, according to a new survey.
Nassau sees first case of West Nile.Health officials reported Friday the first human case of West Nile virus in Nassau County this year.
U. S.Medical Students Endure Daily Harrassment.U. S.medical students typically face harassment, insults and intimidation by attending physicians and resident doctors, a new study finds.

New Drug Treats Premature Ejaculation

New Drug Treats Premature Ejaculation
. – FRIDAY, Sept.8– A new antidepressant drug designed specifically to treat premature ejaculation proved safe and effective in two large trials, researchers report.
Clinical Trials Update: Sept.8, 2006
. — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch:.
Mo.hospital screening for sleep apnea
. – Carla Carr knew she felt tired a lot, but never suspected sleep apnea.The Fort Gibson, Okla. , woman said she’d never been diagnosed, although she’d often be awakened by her husband when he’d catch her not breathing during sleep.
Driver’s-License Limits Reduce Teen Crashes.A 1998 California law that restricts teenage driving has reduced accidents involving 16-year-old drivers by 23 percent, a new report finds.

New Research on Diabetes,

New Research on Diabetes, Obesity, Heart Disease, Women’s Health Issues to be Announced May 18 in Washington.As obesity continues to take its toll on Americans’ health, endocrinologists, the experts in metabolism and nutrition, are staged at the forefront to fight this epidemic.Doctors will discuss new therapies in obesity management, including diets, drugs, and surgery.
Too heavy or just right? Body mass index, waist size give clues.How can you know if your weight is unhealthy? I recommend measuring both body mass index and waist circumference.Neither is perfect alone, but together they are useful.
Dietary Challenges after Obesity Surgery.If you’re morbidly obese and you’ve made the decision to have obesity surgery, your journey is far from over.While this may be a step towards a much healthier life, the lifestyle changes that you will have to make after surgery must be considered or you’ll be in even worse shape than when you began.
Gastric bypass changes life of Tomahawk man.In one year, Larry Hilgendorf has lost about 140 pounds.In the process, he has gained more than he ever thought he would.

River herring stocks continue their decline

River herring stocks continue their decline.River herring – the fish that many striped bass anglers have prized as bait for more than 50 years – are in trouble, and it is increasingly clear that it is not the fault of the recreational fishery.
Mich Tech Rents Gear.Michigan Tech University in Houghton is establishing a recreational equipment rental service.
Man killed in paragliding crash.A man in his 50s has died after his paraglider crashed into the water near Portrush in County Antrim.
Spiny dogfish catches rise in Cook Inlet.A small shark that’s considered a nuisance for stealing bait and tangling fishing lines is increasingly being hooked, to the chagrin of Cook Inlet sport fishermen, according to state data.
The Lifestyle Chronicles – Healthy Lifestyle 1, High Technology 0.Tom Kottke has selected an example of preventive health care and presented it in a manner that might bring understanding to people.

9/11 Health Study: Quotes from the Experts on What it Says

9/11 Health Study: Quotes from the Experts on What it Says.The experts who conducted the story and reported on it today say it paints a bleak picture, and suggests as many as 70 percent of those who responded to the disaster and turned out to help had, have or will. .
County issues measles warning.THE NEWS TRIBUNE Published: August 31st, 2006 01:00 AM A Pierce County resident has been diagnosed with measles, and health officials want to warn others of possible exposure.
The Lifestyle Chronicles – Healthy Lifestyle 1, High Technology 0.Tom Kottke has selected an example of preventive health care and presented it in a manner that might bring understanding to people.

Enzyme May Help Fight Alzheimer’s

Enzyme May Help Fight Alzheimer’s.Researchers think they may have found a way to target neurofibrillary tangles, the jumbled bits of protein inside brain cells that might contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.
Cancer Death Rate Decreasing.The death rate from most forms of cancer has continued a decline begun in the early 1990s, driven in large part by decreases in lung cancer in men, according to an annual national cancer report released. .
Drug Use Up For Boomers, Down For Teens.WASHINGTON Some moms and dads might want to take a lesson from their kids: Just say no.
Men’s behavior a key goal in AIDS fight: hearing.By Maggie Fox, Health and Science CorrespondentWASHINGTON – A controversial policy promoting abstinence education to fight AIDS may be the best way to get men to treat women better, which experts agree is key. .