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Google creates tracking tool for dengue outbreaks
L.A. Times Tech BlogFresh from tackling the flu, Google is gearing up to battle mosquitos. Along with Children’s Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School, the Internet giant plans to use search data to create an early-warning system for dengue outbreaks. The... -
Looking for health advice? Dr. Coca-Cola will see you now
Booster ShotsWhen the American Academy of Family Physicians announced it had received a substantial grant to enhance educational information about nutrition on its FamilyDoctor.org site, you???d think health experts would have been happy. But the money was earmarked... -
Harvard Medical School releases iPhone app to protect against swine flu
Brand XHot on the heels of President Obama declaring a national emergency over the rapidly spreading swine flu virus (a.k.a. H1N1), Harvard Medical School has released a handy new iPhone app that will alert you to outbreaks in your area. What a great idea, and... -
Harvard University poisoning: What is sodium azide, anyway?
Booster ShotsIn August, six Harvard Medical School scientists were sickened after drinking coffee from a communal coffee machine: Turns out it was laced with a chemical called sodium azide. The poisoning was revealed last week in an internal memo to faculty...... -
Healthcare must be rationed, including mammograms, doctor says
Booster ShotsYet another doctor has come out with a critique of the new breast cancer screening guidelines released last week by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Writing in the New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Robert Truog of Harvard Medical...... -
When should doctors talk about death?
Booster ShotsDoctors should discuss end-of-life issues with their patients when they are terminally ill with less than one year to live, according to formal recommendations. But many doctors are reluctant to initiate such talks until patients are late in the course...... -
More could be better when it comes to attending AA meetings
Booster ShotsAlcoholics Anonymous has helped millions of people get and stay sober. A new study explores why the program may have such a good results record for some. Data from 1,706 people from Project MATCH, a federally funded trial that compared...... -
Pilot Season: First look at CW's 2010 pilots
Show TrackerEditor's note: Over the next several days, Show Tracker will cover the pilots under contention for the fall season at the five broadcast networks in the following order: ABC, CBS, CW, Fox and NBC. (Yes, it's alphabetical.) The CW is...... -
The Doctor's Corner: An early start on treating menopause
This is the first of a two-part series updating women of all ages on the use of hormones. It is a pleasure to be back putting pencil to paper with good news for women going through "the change." A Global Consensus Statement, hot off the press in the...Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Obstetrics, Fatigue, Symptoms, Chemical Industry
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Importance of expiration date depends on the specific drug
Q: I have several medications that are well beyond their expiration dates. Does that mean that they won't work — or are dangerous? A: The manufacturer's expiration date on most medications is 2-3 years from when the pills were made. This assumes...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Allergies, Chest Pains, Pharmaceuticals, Epinephrine
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Jackson Lab Names Scientific Director For Farmington Location
The Hartford CourantA Harvard genetics expert has been named scientific director of the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine on the campus of the UConn Health Center, the company announced Monday. Charles Lee, who starts Aug. 1, is currently director of the molecular...Tags: Education, Medical Procedures and Tests, Autism, Science, Medical Specialization
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Relationships help you live longer, enjoy life more
Q: Is it true that having good relationships increases your chance of living longer? A: Since the late 1980s, studies have suggested that this is true. People who enjoy close relationships with family and friends are more likely to live longer than...Tags: Boston, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Brigham Young University
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