Archive for May 16th, 2009

Swine flu cases soar again as more countries hit (AFP)

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

AFP - The number of confirmed swine flu cases has soared again to top 8,000, the World Health Organisation said Saturday as India and Turkey reported their first infections.

Irregular Heartbeat Tied to Alzheimer’s Disease (HealthDay)

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) — The abnormal heartbeat called
atrial fibrillation is associated with later development of Alzheimer’s
disease, a large-scale study finds.

Swine Flu May Have Infected More Than 100,000 Americans (HealthDay)

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

HealthDay - SATURDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — While the official tally of
confirmed U.S. swine flu cases topped 4,700 on Friday, experts at the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now estimate the true number of
infections at more than 100,000 nationwide.

Know Your Asthma Triggers (HealthDay)

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

HealthDay - SATURDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — Spring brings many good
things, but allergens are not among them, especially if you have
asthma.