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Surgeon cut off testicle 'by mistake' at Bury hospital
Description: Read about a medical error regarding a surgeon who cut off a man’s testicle by mistake at Fairfield General Hospital in Bury, Greater Manchester, UK.

New Tool Harnesses The Web And Supercomputers To Track Pathogens As They Evolve
Description: Pathogens can now be easily tracked in time and space as they evolve, an advance that could revolutionize both public health and inform national security in the fight against infectious diseases.

CDC Updates Health Questions and Answers on 2010 H1N1 Flu and Pregnancy
Description: This CDC health questions and answers provides updated information on pregnancy as a risk factor for serious 2010 H1N1 flu related complications based on findings from a recent study.

Smoking May Be in Your Genes
Description: Genetics may explain why some people may find it rather difficult to quit smoking according to 3 different studies published in Nature Genetics.

They Are Trying to Call HIV-Positive People Bioterrorists?
Description: HIV-positive Daniel Allen was charged with 'possession or use of a harmful biological device' after biting his neighbor during a neighborhood fight.

Yogurt Could One Day Battle Cancer, Irish Research Shows
Description: An Irish team of scientists based at University College Cork has found that probiotic yogurt could some day revolutionize the battle against cancer.

Critical Care Outcomes Tied To Health Insurance Status
Description: People who are uninsured are about half as likely to receive critical care services as those with insurance and may experience worse clinical outcomes.

Using Dietary Supplements Wisely
Description: Many people take dietary supplements in an effort to be well and stay healthy. With so many dietary supplements available and so many claims made about their health benefits, how can a consumer decide what's safe and effective? This fact sheet provides a general overview of dietary supplements, discusses safety considerations, and suggests sources for additional information.

Supportive Patient-Practitioner Relationships May Benefit Patients
Description: Clinical trial data indicate that supportive interactions with health care providers can benefit patients and may be especially helpful for people who tend to be reclusive (keep to themselves). In a trial funded in part by NCCAM and published in Social Science & Medicine, participants with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who received placebo (simulated) acupuncture had some improvement in symptoms, but those who also received support from the acupuncture practitioner experienced even greater improvement.

Poultry Diseases Around The World
Description: WorldPoultry.net - Poultry diseases of various kinds permanently occur in all corners of the world. Some have regional impact, while others spread further.

It’s Spring – Lyme Disease Prevention Time
Description: When you're outside this spring and summer, prevent tick bites and reduce your risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne disease by following these tips.

Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Be a Doctor
Description: Even in an uncertain healthcare climate following the recently passed healthcare reform bill, many parents still secretly want their child to be a doctor.

Natural Treatment Versus Medical Treatment For Ovarian Cysts
Description: Ovarian cysts are a common disease associated with women, cysts could be harmless but you must pay full attention when the symptoms start rearing their ugly heads because it could lead to other health issues.

Oil and Water: What hospitals Can Learn From BP Oil Spill Disaster
Description: Oil and healthcare have more in common than one would think. A systemic approach to safety is critical in both industries and both have players who've turned tragic mistakes into lessons learned.

40 is The New 30 for Mothers
Description: A recent national report found birth rates falling in virtually every age group of women in their childbearing years — except for those between 40 and 50. The group aged 40 to 44 had its largest birth rate since 1967.