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Komen drops plans to cut Planned Parenthood grants

(AP)

<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20120203/ap_on_he_me/us_planned_parenthood_komen"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20120203/capt.d842ec27d5a34b62b1b3a5fa0fa3790d-d842ec27d5a34b62b1b3a5fa0fa3790d-0.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=0E5_Nj3OTaID1upeGFUkgQ--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="The Susan Komen For The Cure international headquarters are shown in the Dallas suburb of Addison, Texas, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. After three days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity says it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood. (AP Photo/LM Otero)" border="0" /></a>AP - For leaders of the nation's pre-eminent breast-cancer charity, it was a firestorm they didn't see coming — and couldn't withstand.</p><br clear="all"/>

Surprises about Planned Parenthood cancer testing

(AP)

<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20120204/ap_on_he_me/us_med_planned_parenthood_who_it_helps"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20120203/capt.a67f3847b3724a03af8cde5e854d3654-8e1121de521d44df897407de06c14e12-0.jpg?x=130&y=122&q=85&sig=Fg9jRAXwoirHynF5wbRaMQ--" align="left" height="122" width="130" alt="Paschal High School seniors Jaz Tinsley, Emily Linstrom and Leigh Larson volunteer at Planned Parenthood of North Texas' 2012 annual luncheon at the Omni Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. The Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity on Friday abandoned plans to deny funding to Planned Parenthood. The startling decision came after three days of virulent criticism that resounded across the Internet, jeopardizing Komen's iconic image. (AP Photo/The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, David Kent)" border="0" /></a>AP - To many people, breast cancer screening means a mammogram. But for millions of poor, mostly young women who visit Planned Parenthood, it is usually just a physical exam by the only health professional they may ever see.</p><br clear="all"/>

Latest illnesses point to raw milk's popularity

(AP)

AP - An outbreak of bacterial infections on the East Coast illustrates the popularity of raw, unpasteurized milk despite strong warnings from public health officials about the potential danger.

Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study

(HealthDay)

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- People who consume a few alcoholic drinks a day and have a family history of colorectal cancer are at increased risk for developing colon cancer, new research suggests.

Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer

(HealthDay)

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Soy supplements do not protect women against breast cancer, a new study suggests.

Erotica director Zalman King dies from cancer

(Reuters)

Reuters - Director Zalman King, best known for erotic film "9 1/2 Weeks" and television series "Red Shoe Diaries," died on Friday in Santa Monica, Calif., after a long battle with cancer. He was 69.

Obesity Could Be Infectious

(LiveScience.com)

LiveScience.com - We've heard obesity can be "spread" between friends when we copy each other's eating habits, but a new study in mice suggests obesity could actually be infectious.

Study: Follow-up Exams Key in Diagnosing Child Sexual Abuse Problems

(ContributorNetwork)

ContributorNetwork - In cases of child sexual abuse, a second follow-up exam often finds injuries, trauma or sexually transmitted infections missed on the first evaluation, especially in teens, says a study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. With 80,000 reports of child sexual abuse in the U.S. annually, doctors say children should be examined at least once more in cases of reported sexual assault. Here are details about child sex abuse and how further medical evaluation might help.

Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough:

Study

(HealthDay)

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- While a clot-busting medication can often help stop a stroke in its tracks if it's given promptly, a new study finds that a high number of stroke victims continue to fail to get to the emergency room quickly enough to get the drug.

Health Tip: Teach Your Toddler Good Behavior

(HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Toddler tantrums can challenge even the most patient parent, but being firm and consistent can help you discipline your toddler in an effective, loving way.

Winter Can Pose Hazards for Seniors

(HealthDay)

HealthDay - SATURDAY, Feb. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Winter weather can be challenging for some seniors, especially those with mobility or other health issues.

Is Club Drug 'Special K' a Quick Fix for Depression?

(LiveScience.com)

LiveScience.com - About 30 million Americans suffer from depression, and when a sudden wave of severe symptoms hits them, there's no instant fix. The most commonly prescribed drugs — Prozac, Celexa and Zoloft — take a few weeks to kick in, and in the meantime, depressed people are at an escalated risk of suicide. More than half the time, the prescribed drug doesn't end up working at all, and patients must start over with a different treatment.

Professor documents cancer battle in online videos

(AP)

<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20120202/ap_on_re_us/us_professor_cancer_videos"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20120202/capt.26466fad0ea14a44966c52f598c33adf-26466fad0ea14a44966c52f598c33adf-0.jpg?x=130&y=85&q=85&sig=ImatTAZXq0T1N5H8WTgelQ--" align="left" height="85" width="130" alt="In a Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 photo, David Oliver, left, hugs his wife Debra Parker Oliver receiving encouraging test results at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center in Columbia, Mo. David Oliver has built a career teaching medical school students and hospital workers how to care for dying patients. Now, after the University of Missouri research professor was diagnosed with cancer in September 2011 and broke the news to colleagues by video on the Internet, he is applying those lessons to his own life. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)" border="0" /></a>AP - At first, David Oliver ignored the bump on his neck that he noticed while shaving. The medical school professor assumed it was calcified scar tissue from a previous surgery.</p><br clear="all"/>

Health Tip: Prepare for Breast-feeding

(HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Preparations for successful breast-feeding begin during pregnancy.

Study Looks at Possible HIV Drugs-Birth Defect Link

(HealthDay)

HealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women with HIV can prevent passing the AIDS-causing virus to their babies by taking antiretroviral drugs, but there remains a possibility that some of these medications might cause birth defects, such as cleft lip and palate, according to a new study.

Diabetes Takes Toll on Women's Hearing: Study

(HealthDay)

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Diabetes is associated with hearing loss in women, especially if the blood sugar disease isn't well-controlled, new research indicates.

Study: Heartburn drugs don't aid children's asthma

(AP)

AP - An acid reflux drug often used for hard-to-treat asthma doesn't help children with the breathing disease and may cause side effects, a study in 300 children found.