Health - News April 12, 2011

Smokers believe 'silver', 'gold' and 'slim' cigarettes are less harmful (Science, Industry and Business)
Despite current prohibitions on the words 'light' and 'mild', smokers in Western countries continue falsely to believe that some cigarette brands may be less harmful than others.

Memantine Not Effective in Slowing Progression of Alzheimer's (KBOI-AM Boise)
Despite millions of dollars spent on Alzheimer's research, the drugs that are used for "treating" the condition are not very effective, according to a new study published online in the Archives of Neurology .

Bugs emerge to bug us, and a few pose health risks (Washington Times)
It's that time of year when the bugs emerge to bug us. Some can pose real threats _ Lyme disease from tiny ticks, West Nile virus from mosquitoes, or life-threatening allergic reactions to bee stings.

Missouri's Democratic AG splits with Obama over health care (WNFL-AM Green Bay)
Missouri's Democratic attorney general on Monday joined the largely Republican-led effort to have President Barack Obama's 2010 health care overhaul ruled unconstitutional.

Docs choose riskier care for selves than patients (Seattle Times)
Physicians may choose riskier treatment for themselves than they'd recommend for their patients, according to a study that highlights a need for candid discussions about patients' preferences.

Tenet, Community Health fight gets nasty (Star-telegram)
By TOM MURPHY Tenet Healthcare has charged rival hospital operator Community Health Systems with systematically bilking Medicare, and the burgeoning legal fight sent shares of the entire sector sliding Monday.The charges come months after Community launched a $3 billion hostile takeover bid for Tenet.

New study compares low-calorie diets with timing of carbohydrates (hivehealthmedia)
For those who're looking to lose weight, a new study sheds some light on the best time to consume carbohydrates if you're looking to shed some pounds.A Just recently published in the journal, Obesity, the researchers compared two identical low-calorie diets on weight loss [1].A The only difference between the experimental and control groups was the ...

HIV-infected organs can save lives, doctors say (Philadelphia's WB 17)
The nation has a huge need for kidneys , livers and other organs for transplant, but federal law has one absolute rule for donors: no HIV infections.

Obama deficit-cutting plan would tax rich (104.7 WTUE)
U.S. President Barack Obama's deficit-cutting plan includes ending tax breaks for Americans earning more than $250,000 a year, his senior adviser said.

Researchers Find Superbug Gene in New Delhi Water (EDGEptown Health/Fitness Feed)
A gene that can turn many types of bacteria into deadly superbugs was found in about a quarter of water samples taken from drinking supplies and puddles on the streets of New Delhi, according to a new study.

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