‘What an excellent day for an exorcism’Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:13PMThe Rev. Peter Thompson, left, with the Rev. Kehinde Olufemi Akojenu perform a deliverance service on Janet Durbin to rid her of what she believes are evil spirits who entered her life through a witchcraft curse.
Student dies of meningitisThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:13PMOOLOGAH, OK -- The superintendent of the Oologah-Talala School District says an elementary school student has died of bacterial meningitis. Superintendent Rick Thomas said Thursday the Oologah Lower Elementary student died and two other students are hospitalized. Details of the death and the child's name and age were not released.
Oolagah superintendent: Student dies of meningitisThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:59AMAssociated Press - March 11, 2010 12:45 PM ET OOLOGAH, Okla. (AP) - The superintendent of the Oologah-Talala School District says an elementary school student has died of bacterial...
Oologah student dies of meningitis, superintendent saysThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:59AMOOLOGAH, Okla. (AP) — The superintendent of the Oologah-Talala School District says an elementary school student has died of bacterial meningitis.Superintendent Rick Thomas said Thursday the Oologah Lower Elementary student died and two other students are hospitalized. Details of the death and the child's name and age were not released.Thomas says state health officials have been sent to the ...
Protect the Head and Prevent Traumatic Brain InjuryThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:45AMRegularly participating in activities, like sports, can increase the risk of head injury. Physical blows to the head, even mild ones, can be common causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Dr. Todd Trask, neurosurgeon at the Methodist Neurological Institute, cautions those who participate in activities where head injuries are a possibility, and offers tips on how to protect the head and ...
A chilling early view of an accused killerThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:39AMA 2000 probation report on John Albert Gardner III depicts an erratic and violent young man. He is now charged with killing 17-year-old Chelsea King of Poway.
Hilton fine after concussionThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:26AMMcKenna Hilton remembers everything of Half Moon Bay High School’s final basketball game of the year against Scotts Valley — until the midway point of the third quarter.
Hundreds laid low after eating Valentine's Day oystersThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:40AMOysters from British and Irish suppliers are believed to have been contaminated with the winter vomiting bug, norovirus, resulting in hundreds of diners falling ill.
Children in stable condition after attack by manThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:20AMJOHOR BAHARU: Three pre-school children who suffered head injuries after being attacked with a hammer by an insane man at Tadika Sinario in Lorong Haji Ali, Jalan Abdul Rahman, near Muar Wednesday were reported to be in stable condition.
ALABAMA FOOTBALL: McClain says he has Crohn's diseaseThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:15AMTUSCALOOSA -- Just after completing a tough agility drill at the University of Alabama's Pro Day on Wednesday afternoon, standout linebacker Rolando McClain dropped to a knee and took a moment to gather himself.
SENDING WORD TO MOM, DADThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:59AMAt Virginia Tech, where tailgating and raucous apartment complex parties are time-honored rituals, university officials are turning increasingly to Mom and Dad to curb problem underage drinking. This semester, the school in Blacksburg, Va.
Three pre-school children attacked by insane man reported in stable conditionThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:53AMJOHOR BAHARU, March 11 (Bernama) -- Three pre-school children who suffered head injuries after being attacked with a hammer by an insane man at Tadika Sinario in Lorong Haji Ali, Jalan Abdul Rahman, near Muar yesterday were reported to be in stable condition.
Warning/CFIA: Various Foods Containing Hydrolyzed Vegetable Proteins (HVP) Recalled by Basic Food Flavors Inc. May ...Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:57PMOTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 03/09/10) - Audio clips available at www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/relations/indexaude.shtml . The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the foods described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. These foods contain dry powder and paste hydrolyzed vegetable protein ...
County Can't Ban Synthetic MarijuanaTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:51PMFranklin County officials Tuesday said they likely won't consider banning a legal, synthetic marijuana substitute garnering national and statewide attention.
Pick Your PoisonTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:42PM"You can imagine how this thing loomed,” science journalist Deborah Blum told me on a recent soggy winter day as we lingered outside the shuttered sanitarium at Bellevue Hospital on First Avenue. The Pulitzer Prize–winning 55-year-old journalist was dressed all in black. We stared through rusted iron gates. The old building is eerily decrepit; its red brick has nearly turned gray, and the walls ...
Keep Calm And Carry On (Or Die)Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:21PMWant to live a long, healthy life? Listen to science! Get off your arse, stop being sexually abused, and never get angry, or have a headache, or – worst of all – have an angry abusive headache. We’re watching science, calmly! (more…)
Kidney transplant seeker uses Twitter to find matchTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:17PMMINNEAPOLIS — William the Conqueror defeated Chris’ archenemy Harold, but he never could have done it without Scott. Sounds like a weekly soap-opera update from “As the Medieval World Turns,” but it’s actually the tale of two guys, a traveling kidney and saving lives through social media.
Abused children more likely to suffer unexplained abdominal pain, nausea or vomitingMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:40PMChildren who have been abused psychologically, physically or sexually are more likely to suffer unexplained abdominal pain and nausea or vomiting than children who have not been abused, a study led by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers concludes.
March/April 2010 Annals of Family Medicine tip sheetMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:27PM( American Academy of Family Physicians ) This tip sheet features highlights from the March/April issue of Annals of Family Medicine research journal, including original research and articles on health system reform and new models of care.
Should marijuana be legalized for medical use?Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:25PMEDITOR’S NOTE: Young Voices is an e-mail forum for students college-age and younger. To participate, e-mail associate editor Fannie Flono at fflono@charlotteobserver.com for more information. Responses are published here and in the print paper twice a month on Tuesdays.
Pretzels Recalled for SalmonellaMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:13PMAs a precautionary measure, the National Pretzel Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is voluntarily recalling all of its Honey Mustard Onion flavored pretzels that were produced since December, 2009 because an ingredient used in the seasoning has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced. The honey mustard onion [...]
Cases of Norovirus increase across South CarolinaMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:06PMThe Department of Health says there have been more than forty outbreaks of symptoms associated with the Norovirus across the state. DHEC says they have received reports of Norovirus from every county in South Carolina. Health officials in Georgetown county say they have seen an increase there.
Food allergy disorder linked to geneMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:58PMCINCINNATI, March 8 (UPI) -- U.S. medical investigators say they have linked a food allergy-related disorder to a so-called master allergy gene.
Putting a positive spin on Women's DayMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:51PMThe annual celebration of International Women's Day is often seen by certain glass-half-empty groups as an opportunity to lament how badly women are treated in Canada. They decry the pay gap, ongoing violence against women and the fact that women suffer disproportionately from poverty.[...]
Brace for massive food recall: officialsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:16AMCanadian consumers can likely expect an avalanche of food recalls after an ingredient used in thousands of processed foods was found to be contaminated with salmonella, government investigators said Friday.
Rock Hill club cited over smokingSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:07AMThe manager of a Rock Hill club was cited this week with violating the city's ban on smoking in public places.
Health department warns of norovirusSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:02AMHELENA — The state health department is warning residents that norovirus is occurring in many parts of Montana.
The Gloucester County TimesSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:21AMChristina Paciolla gives today's top stories in the Gloucester County Times. WOODBURY ÊPolice here along with federal authorities are looking for a teenager accused of stabbing a man late last month.
FDA orders recall of salmonella-tainted foodsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:35AMThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a potentially massive recall of some foods believed to be tainted with salmonella, it was reported on Friday.
Handling of abuse case riles day careSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:20AMBelleville — They knew the little girl only for about an hour, but it was enough time for the staff of The Tree Hut Pre-school and Child Care Center to suspect she was being severely mistreated.
Free iPhone app helps with sick childrenThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:33AMIf your child develops a fever, cough, vomiting, rash or sore throat, now there's a free app for that. St. Louis Children's Hospital has launched Kid Care, an iPhone app specifically for pediatric symptoms and conditions. If the symptoms you select are mild, the application suggests remedies.
Gastro cases soar in JamaicaThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:30AMAS THE number of gastro-enteritis cases continues to climb across the island, the Ministry of Health is insisting that persons observe good hygiene practices to help stem the spread of the illness...
Toxicologists now studying effects of synthetic potThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:20AMJefferson City -- Toxicologists at three universities and two governmental agencies have launched a study into the effects of a synthetic drug being used by some smokers as a legal substitute to marijuana.
Nuclear survivors fearful of US demand to return homeThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:23AMFifty-six years after a US hydrogen bomb blast exposed Pacific islanders on Rongelap Atoll to radioactive fallout and forced them from their homes, the United States has given them an ultimatum to return.
Patients find milkshakes help the medicine go downThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:11AMBeorn Anderson’s milkshakes really hit the spot with cancer patients at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. It’s not uncommon for shake requests to be waiting for the certified nursing assistant when he begins his shifts at 2:30 p.m. in the 5West Oncology Unit. And those requests ...
Girl severely beaten; man chargedThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:05AMPolice have a St. Clair County man in custody after a 2-year-old girl was beaten so badly that she may have to eat from a feeding tube for the rest of her life.
Vomiting disease shuts wards at hospitalThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:53AMFAIRFIELD Hospital bosses have temporarily closed several wards after 13 patients and nine staff were struck down by the winter vomiting bug.
New prostate-cancer drug could help thousands, Tulane-led study showsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:47PMAn international study led by a Tulane University cancer specialist found that a new prostate-cancer drug increases survival by 30 percent in men with advanced stages of this strain. The Times-Picayune archiveDr. Oliver SartorCabazitaxel, which is not on the market...
Over-the-Counter Substance Sending More and More People to HospitalWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:33PMSerenity Now is an over-the-counter, legal substance that's growing in popularity among young adults and now, the Kentucky Regional Poison Center is sending a warning about it. Serenity Now is an herbal incense that many people are smoking to get a high, similar to marijuana. "It's a little bit different it doesn't last as long. I like the high. It's just fun, you can relax, it calms your nerves ...
UPDATE: Toxicologists studying effects of synthetic potWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:27PMJEFFERSON CITY — Toxicologists at three universities and two governmental agencies have launched a study into the effects of a synthetic drug being used by some smokers as a legal substitute to marijuana. The drug is an unregulated mixture of dried herbs, flowers and tobacco that is covered with a synthetic compound purported to give a high similar to marijuana. It is commonly called "K2," Spice ...