advisory re: Rustan's, Shopwise, SM Manila; Abbott recall; etc.

customer advisory re Rustan's department stores, Essences, supermarkets, Shopwise

My letter addressed to Rustan's Makati and designated as registered letter No. 5981 was returned with the following notation on the envelope containing said letter: "REFUSED TO RECEIVED 6-13-08". Said letter contained a request for information about Lancome Primordiale Cell Defense Serum. A copy of said envelope available upon request. Glecy Tantoco and Donnie Tantoco were identified as connected with Rustan's.

For their own protection, it will benefit customers to, before buying from said stores to:
1. Make sure that the sales invoices issued by said stores will bear the brand name and model of the product(s) to be purchased.
2. Make sure that the product to be bought is in good order and condition.
3. Make sure that product(s) such as food items, cosmetics, sunscreens, etc. bear expiration dates.

June 30, 2008

Customer advisory re SM Manila (near Manila City Hall)
On June 29, 2008, the security guard at the street entrance (near Manila City Hall) to said mall, didn't inspect two compartments of my waist bag. Said compartments were large enough to contain deadly weapons. Then, the security guard at the entrance to National Book store inside said mall, also didn't inspect said compartments. Next, the security guard at the entrance to SM Department store within said mall also didn't inspect the contents of said compartments. Then, the security guard at the entrance to SM Supermarket within said mall also didn't inspect said compartments.

http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/abbott05_08.html
Recall -- Firm Press Release


Abbott Announces Voluntary Worldwide Recall of Two Lots of Calcilo XD Low-Calcium/Vitamin D-Free Infant Formula with Iron Powder in 14.1-Ounce (400g) Cans

Contact:
Consumer Hotline
(800) 638-6493

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- May 30, 2008 -- Abbott today announced a voluntary worldwide recall of two lots of Calcilo XD® Low-Calcium/Vitamin D-Free Infant Formula with Iron powder in 14.1-ounce cans (400g). Only 14.1-ounce (400g) cans are involved in this action. Calcilo XD® is a low-calcium and vitamin D-free infant formula that is specifically designed for the nutrition support of infants and children with hypercalcemia (high calcium in blood). It is only available by special order.

Abbott is voluntarily recalling two lots of product because small amounts of air may have entered the can, resulting in product oxidation. A common sign of oxidation is an off aroma. The problem is isolated to these two lots of Calcilo XD Powder in 14.1-ounce (400g) cans.

Consumption of highly oxidized foods can cause gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. If parents have questions or concerns they should contact a health care professional.

The recall is limited to Calcilo XD in 14.1-ounce (400g) cans, with stock code number 00378 and with lot numbers 39973RB or 47239RB6 printed on the bottom of the cans. No other Calcilo XD powdered infant formulas are affected.

Consumers who purchased Calcilo XD® Low-Calcium/Vitamin D-Free Infant Formula with Iron powder from either of the two lots
mentioned above should contact Abbott Nutrition at 1-800-638-6493.

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Badware Website Clearinghouse

Badware doesn't just appear on users' computers out of thin air - instead, much of it (maybe even most of it) is hosted on websites that then distribute it to consumers who visit those sites. Given the importance of websites as a means of spreading badware to unsuspecting users, StopBadware.org has expanded our mission to include shining a light on websites themselves, not just on the applications they host for download. In that vein, we've launched the Badware Website Clearinghouse -- a collaborative effort to build a comprehensive list of websites that host, link to, or otherwise distribute badware.

Websites can host or distribute badware in a variety of ways. They may be sites that intentionally distribute bad applications for profit; or sites featuring ads, often provided by third parties, that - if clicked on - will attempt to automatically install harmful software; or sites that have been hacked and can download dangerous code onto visitors' computers without the site owner even knowing the badware is there; and a whole range of sites in between. For a comprehensive definition of what constitutes a badware website, check out our Website Guidelines.

Although the list of websites in this Clearinghouse is hosted by StopBadware.org, we're not the only ones contributing to it. This list contains both websites that StopBadware itself has tested and found to contain badware or badware links, as well as thousands of sites that trusted third parties have independently examined, found to be hosts or distributors of badware, and provided to us for posting. Sites that StopBadware has tested itself and determined to contain or link to badware are marked with a Red_smaller; sites marked with a Undetermined_smaller were reported to StopBadware by one or more trusted third parties whose name(s) appear in a separate column to the left of the site's url.

Please note that all of the information about sites marked with a Undetermined_smaller has been provided to us by third parties. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, those websites have been examined by trusted third parties and found by them to contain badware or links to badware. StopBadware.org has not independently ested or reviewed those sites and has not created or developed any of the information listed about them - we are merely hosting the lists of badware provided to us by others.

What is badware?

There are several commonly recognized terms for specific kinds of badware - spyware, malware, and deceptive adware. Badware is malicious software that tracks your moves online and feeds that information back to shady marketing groups so that they can ambush you with targeted ads. If your every move online is checked by a pop-up ad, it's highly likely that you, like 59 million Americans, have spyware or other malicious badware on your computer.

What's particularly tricky about badware is that you may not know that you downloaded it. Some badware manufacturers bundle it with other programs without disclosing that it's part of the package. Others put their programs on your PC when you visit certain websites or play online games.

Unfortunately, incessant pop-up ads aren't the only possible side-effect. Sometimes peoples' computers slow down or even crash. Sometimes peoples' personal information is abused, and there have been reported cases of identity theft. What's even more frustrating is that these programs are hidden in your computer, making it difficult to identify and remove them.

Why do badware providers make the effort? Because it is big business, amounting to a $2 billion-a-year industry. It's the Wild West of aggressive marketing and an industry supported by shadowy online marketers, small application vendors, and website operators.

The best and most important thing is for you to learn how to clean badware off your computer and to share your knowledge with those you know. An important factor when installing any software application is whether you have agreed to its installation and understand what it will do. Certain types of badware not only adversely affect your browsing experience, but how your computer itself functions. Some badware is known to interrupt your internet connection or even cause your computer to crash.

If you are concerned that you may have downloaded badware, read about how to get rid of it.

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http://www.cdc.gov/Features/GardeningTips/

Be Healthy and Safe in the Garden

Follow these health and safety tips while you enjoy the benefits of gardening.

Photo: Gardening hat and gloves

Whether you are a beginner or expert gardener heading out to your garden patio, vegetable plot, or grassy lawn, health and safety are important. Gardening can be a great way to get physical activity and beautify the community. However, it also can expose you to risks from the environment, including the sun, insects, lawn and garden equipment, plants, and chemicals. Below are some health and safety tips for gardeners to follow while enjoying the beauty and bounty gardening can bring:

• Dress to protect. Gear up to protect yourself from lawn and garden chemicals, equipment, insects, and the sun.

• Put safety first. Limit distractions, use chemicals and equipment properly, and be aware of hazards to lower your risk for injury.

• Watch out for heat-related illness. Even being out in short periods of high temperatures can cause serious health problems. Monitor your activities and time in the sun to lower your risk for heat-related illness.

• Know your limits. Talk to your health care provider if you have physical, mental, or environmental concerns that may impair your ability to work in the garden safely.

• Enjoy the benefits of physical activity. Gardening is an excellent way to get physical activity. Active people are less likely than inactive people to be obese or have high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, coronary artery disease, stroke, depression, colon cancer, and premature death.

• Get vaccinated. Vaccinations can prevent many diseases and save lives. All adults should get a tetanus vaccination every 10 years.
For More Information

• Health and Safety Tips for Gardeners

Page last reviewed: April 28, 2008
Page last modified: April 28, 2008
Content source: CDC Office of Women?s Health
Content owner: National Center for Health Marketing
URL for this page: www.cdc.gov/Features/GardeningTips


medlineplus topics safety
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
* Safety
o Head Injuries All Too Common in Summer Play (06/23/2008, HealthDay)
o Don't Let Injury Spoil Outdoor Summer Fun (06/16/2008, HealthDay)
o TV Coverage of Tragedies Often Lacks Prevention Messages (05/08/2008, HealthDay)
o Be Healthy and Safe in the Garden (04/28/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
o Also see MedlinePlus Safety

* Salmonella Infections
o Tainted Tomato Toll Tops 750 (06/26/2008, HealthDay)
o How to Have Your Tomatoes, and Eat Them, Too (06/13/2008, HealthDay)
o Tainted Tomatoes Likely from Florida or Mexico (06/13/2008, HealthDay)
o Salmonellosis Outbreak in Certain Types of Tomatoes (06/09/2008, Food and Drug Administration)
o Investigation of Outbreak of Infections Caused by Salmonella Saintpaul (06/02/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
o Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Dry Dog Food (05/21/2008, HealthDay)
o Salmonella Illnesses in Multiple States May Be Linked to Recently Recalled Cereal (04/12/2008, Food and Drug Administration)
o Also see MedlinePlus Salmonella Infections

* Schizophrenia
o Brain Activity May Predict Schizophrenia Behavior (06/18/2008, HealthDay)
o Diabetes, Heart Risk Lower with Newer Antipsychotic (06/13/2008, Reuters Health)
o Spontaneous Mutations Rife in Non-Familial SchizophreniaFrom the National Institutes of Health (05/30/2008, National Institute of Mental Health)
o Also see MedlinePlus Schizophrenia

* School Health
o Fighting Classroom Germs Helps Keep Kids Healthy (06/03/2008, Reuters Health)
o Creating Asthma-Friendly Schools (05/26/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
o School Environment Can Curb Kids' Weight Gain (04/07/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus School Health

* Secondhand Smoke
o Secondhand Smoke Leaves Kids Prone to Severe Infections (05/28/2008, HealthDay)
o CDC Reports More U.S. Nonsmokers Are Protected by Smoke-Free Laws (05/22/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
o Secondhand Smoke Blocks Artery Repair (04/29/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Secondhand Smoke

* Seizures
o Seizures Likely Sign of Brain Injury After Stroke (05/29/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Seizures

* Seniors' Health
o ER Visits Increasing for Elderly Patients (06/26/2008, Reuters Health)
o Poor Diabetes Control May Put Elderly at Risk for TB (06/25/2008, Reuters Health)
o Senior Falls Can Lead to Brain Injury (06/24/2008, HealthDay)
o Subtle Brain Abnormalities Predict Mental Decline (06/23/2008, Reuters Health)
o Low Vitamin D Could Raise Death Risk (06/23/2008, HealthDay)
o Subtle Nervous System Problems Signal Stroke Risk (06/23/2008, HealthDay)
o Weight Loss Can Spur Bone Loss, Even with Exercise (06/19/2008, Reuters Health)
o Healthy Lifestyle Key to "Successful Aging" (06/18/2008, Reuters Health)
o Studies Support Testosterone Supplements for Older Men (06/17/2008, HealthDay)
o Tracking Top Number in Blood Pressure May Be Enough (06/17/2008, HealthDay)
o FDA Orders Warning Label on Older Antipsychotics (06/17/2008, HealthDay)
o HIV Screening Not Just for the Young (06/16/2008, Reuters Health)
o Better Sleepers Are 'Successful Agers' (06/12/2008, HealthDay)
o Abnormal Sleep Patterns in Older Men Spell Trouble (06/12/2008, HealthDay)
o Older Diabetics' Risk of Cardiac Ischemia Lower Than Thought (06/08/2008, HealthDay)
o Bladder and Dementia Therapy May Be Incompatible (06/04/2008, Reuters Health)
o Active Social Life Helps Keep Aging Mind Sharp (05/29/2008, HealthDay)
o Antipsychotics Dangerous for Elderly with Dementia (05/27/2008, HealthDay)
o Older Americans Month - May 2008 (05/26/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
o Metabolic Syndrome Foretells Diabetes in Elderly (05/21/2008, HealthDay)
o Demanding Jobs May Pay Cognitive Dividends in Retirement (05/09/2008, HealthDay)
o Electronic Pillbox Helps Seniors Stick to Drug Regimens (05/07/2008, HealthDay)
o Quarter of Disabled Seniors Use Risky Medications (05/07/2008, HealthDay)
o Docs Issue Guideline on Screening for Osteoporosis in Men (05/07/2008, HealthDay)
o Several Therapies Show Promise for Vascular Depression (05/07/2008, HealthDay)
o Common Medications Could Cause Physical Impairment in the Elderly (05/03/2008, HealthDay)
o Napping Habits Tied to Sleep Disorders (05/01/2008, HealthDay)
o Antipsychotic Drugs Linked to Pneumonia in Elderly (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
o Seniors No Strangers to Happiness (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
o Mammograms Still a Good Idea for Elderly Women (04/21/2008, HealthDay)
o Common Medications May Harm Memory in Older People (04/17/2008, HealthDay)
o Travel Tips for Seniors (04/06/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Seniors' Health

* Sepsis
o Educational Drive Cut Death Rate from Sepsis (05/20/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Sepsis

* Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
o Walking May Relieve Fatigue in Leukemia Patients (06/10/2008, Reuters Health)
o Also see MedlinePlus Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

* Sexually Transmitted Diseases
o Many May 'Trust' Their Partner Is a Low STD Risk (06/25/2008, Reuters Health)
o HPV Vaccine for Boys? It Just Might Happen (06/14/2008, HealthDay)
o Program Decreases Recurrent STDs in Teens (06/02/2008, Reuters Health)
o Also see MedlinePlus Sexually Transmitted Diseases

* Shingles
o Protect Yourself against Shingles: Get Vaccinated (05/15/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
o Also see MedlinePlus Shingles

* Sickle Cell Anemia
o Sickle Cell Drug Underused by Physicians (06/20/2008, HealthDay)
o Lung Trouble Associated with Sickle Cell in Kids (05/22/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Sickle Cell Anemia

* Skin Cancer
o May Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month (05/05/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
o Study Finds Outdoor Workers Are Less Likely to Get Screened for Skin Cancer (05/05/2008, American Academy of Dermatology)
o Self-Exams, Screenings Vital for Detecting Skin Cancer (05/05/2008, American Academy of Dermatology)
o Lip Balms and Glosses May Boost Skin Cancer Risks (04/26/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Skin Cancer

* Skin Conditions
o Beta Blocker May Shrink Infant Hemangiomas (06/11/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Skin Conditions

* Skin Pigmentation Disorders
o Larger Skin Lesions More Likely to Be Melanoma (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Skin Pigmentation Disorders

* Sleep Apnea
o Sleep Apnea Boosts Severe Car Crash Risk (06/13/2008, Reuters Health)
o Children's Neck Size Associated with Sleep Disorders (06/11/2008, HealthDay)
o Sleep Apnea Linked to Memory Loss (06/11/2008, HealthDay)
o Kids' Anxiety May Be Due to Untreated Sleep Apnea (06/09/2008, Reuters Health)
o Doctors Urged to Look for Link Between Type 2 Diabetes, Sleep Apnea (06/07/2008, HealthDay)
o Sleep Apnea Linked to Heart Risks in Children (05/21/2008, HealthDay)
o Sleep Disorders Put Stroke, Blood Pressure Patients at Risk (05/19/2008, HealthDay)
o Air Travel Taxes Hearts of People with Sleep Apnea (05/18/2008, HealthDay)
o Sleep Apnea Screening Cuts Surgical Complications (04/23/2008, HealthDay)
o Nasal Surgery Helps Ease Sleep Apnea Symptoms (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Sleep Apnea

* Sleep Disorders
o So Much to Do, So Little Sleep (06/23/2008, HealthDay)
o Moderate Aerobics May Ease Insomnia Symptoms (06/12/2008, HealthDay)
o Better Sleepers Are 'Successful Agers' (06/12/2008, HealthDay)
o Asian Kids Have Later Bedtimes, Less Total Sleep (06/12/2008, HealthDay)
o Abnormal Sleep Patterns in Older Men Spell Trouble (06/12/2008, HealthDay)
o Parental Insomnia Can Harm Adolescent Children (06/12/2008, HealthDay)
o Teens Sleep Longer with Delayed School Starts (06/12/2008, HealthDay)
o Children's Neck Size Associated with Sleep Disorders (06/11/2008, HealthDay)
o Adding Light Eases Behavioral Problems of Dementia (06/10/2008, HealthDay)
o Insomnia Tied to Suicide Tendency in College Women (06/10/2008, Reuters Health)
o Combat Vets Display Severe Sleep Disorders (06/10/2008, HealthDay)
o Sleepy Driving Prevalent among Collegians (06/09/2008, HealthDay)
o Too Much Cell Phone Time Takes Toll on Teen Sleep (06/09/2008, HealthDay)
o College Night Owls Have Lower Grades (06/09/2008, HealthDay)
o For Women, a Happy Marriage Means Sweet Dreams (06/09/2008, HealthDay)
o Drowsy Drivers Make Holiday Weekend Among the Most Dangerous (05/24/2008, HealthDay)
o Sleep-Deprived Brains Show Lapse in Visual Processing (05/20/2008, HealthDay)
o Sleep Troubles Vary Between Alzheimer's Patients, Caregivers (05/02/2008, HealthDay)
o Napping Habits Tied to Sleep Disorders (05/01/2008, HealthDay)
o Children with Migraines at Higher Risk for Sleep Disorders (04/17/2008, HealthDay)
o Work Conflicts Can Do a Job on Your Sleep (04/17/2008, HealthDay)
o Sleep Disorder Linked to Neurodegenerative Conditions (04/15/2008, HealthDay)
o Persistent Insomnia Leads to Depression in Young Adults (04/02/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Sleep Disorders

* Smallpox
o Smallpox Drug May Protect against Common Cold (05/20/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Smallpox

* Smokeless Tobacco
o Decline in Cigarette Sales Offset by Use of Alternative Products (06/10/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Smokeless Tobacco

* Smoking
o Women Get Lung Cancer from Smoking at Same Rates as Men (06/14/2008, HealthDay)
o Researchers Update Risk-of-Death Charts (06/10/2008, HealthDay)
o Decline in Cigarette Sales Offset by Use of Alternative Products (06/10/2008, HealthDay)
o Smoking in Midlife May Impair Memory (06/09/2008, Reuters Health)
o Fruits, Vegetables, Teas May Cut Smokers' Cancer Risk (06/05/2008, HealthDay)
o Smokers with Colon Cancer Face High Recurrence Risk (06/02/2008, HealthDay)
o Beer Drinking May Speed Pancreatic Cancer Onset (05/21/2008, HealthDay)
o Smoking, Drinking, Cholesterol May Be Alzheimer's Risk Factors (04/16/2008, HealthDay)
o Gene Variants Linked to Lung Cancer Identified (04/02/2008, HealthDay)
o NIDA Researchers Identify Genetic Variant Linked to Nicotine Addiction and Lung CancerFrom the National Institutes of Health (04/02/2008, National Institute on Drug Abuse)
o Also see MedlinePlus Smoking

* Smoking Cessation
o In-Hospital Offer Helps Lung Patients Quit Smoking (06/24/2008, Reuters Health)
o Clusters of Genetic Variants Linked to Distinct Treatment Responses for Smoking CessationFrom the National Institutes of Health (06/02/2008, National Institute on Drug Abuse)
o Smokers Quit in Droves, Not Isolation (05/21/2008, HealthDay)
o Smokers Flock Together and Quit TogetherFrom the National Institutes of Health (05/21/2008, National Institute on Aging)
o Women Who Quit Smoking Lower Heart Risks Quickly (05/13/2008, HealthDay)
o New Evidence Provides Clinicians with Better Tools to Help Smokers Quit (05/07/2008, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
o Better-Educated Smokers More Likely to Quit after Seeing Ads (04/03/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Smoking Cessation

* Speech and Communication Disorders
o Tune-Deaf People May Hear a Sour Note UnconsciouslyFrom the National Institutes of Health (06/10/2008, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders)
o Also see MedlinePlus Speech and Communication Disorders

* Spinal Cord Injuries
o FDA Approves Diaphragm-Pacing Device (06/18/2008, Food and Drug Administration)
o Quick Decompression Aids Spinal Injury Recovery (04/28/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Spinal Cord Injuries

* Sports Fitness
o Sports Doping's Effect May Be in the Mind (06/17/2008, HealthDay)
o Extra Sleep Boosts Athletic Performance (06/09/2008, Reuters Health)
o Walking Golf Course Affects Swing, Performance (06/06/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Sports Fitness

* Sports Injuries
o Batted Balls Threaten High School Baseball Players (06/05/2008, HealthDay)
o Pituitary Dysfunction Common in Retired Boxers (06/02/2008, Reuters Health)
o Knee Injuries Main Cause of High School Sports Surgeries (05/29/2008, HealthDay)
o Women Risk Bone Loss after Knee Surgery (04/24/2008, HealthDay)
o Young Gymnasts Tumbling and Vaulting Their Way to the ER (04/04/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Sports Injuries

* Sports Safety
o Potential Exposure to Lead in Artificial Turf (06/19/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
o Mouthguards Don't Hinder Athletic Performance (06/13/2008, Reuters Health)
o Batted Balls Threaten High School Baseball Players (06/05/2008, HealthDay)
o Protective Eyewear Key to Sports Safety (05/10/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Sports Safety

* Stem Cells
o New Source of Heart Stem Cells Found (06/23/2008, HealthDay)
o Stem Cells Might Treat Tough Fractures (06/17/2008, HealthDay)
o Human Stem Cell Transplant Helps Brain-Impaired Mice (06/04/2008, HealthDay)
o Embryonic Stem Cells Turned Into Three Types of Heart Cells (04/23/2008, HealthDay)
o Heart's Stem Cells Not Created Equally (04/14/2008, HealthDay)
o Stem Cell Marker Controls Pair of Key Cancer Pathways (04/14/2008, HealthDay)
o Cancer Stem Cells Created in Lab (04/09/2008, HealthDay)
o Fetal Cells Detected in Mothers' Blood Years After Donor Egg Pregnancies (04/02/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Stem Cells

* Steroids
o Inhaled Steroids, Used Early, Improve Asthma (06/05/2008, Reuters Health)
o Corticosteroids of Little Use Against Childhood Meningitis (05/06/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Steroids

* Stomach Cancer
o Chronic Stomach Inflammation Boosts Cancer Risk (06/03/2008, HealthDay)
o Treating Stomach Infection Early Protects against Cancer (05/02/2008, HealthDay)
o Scientists Discover How Stomach Tumors Form (04/23/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Stomach Cancer

* Streptococcal Infections
o Group B Strep Down Among Newborns, Up Among Adults (05/09/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Streptococcal Infections

* Stress
o High Stress in Pregnancy Tied to Stillbirth Risk (06/23/2008, Reuters Health)
o Mom's Stress In Pregnancy May Up Baby's Asthma and Allergy Risk (05/18/2008, HealthDay)
o Gene Variant Boosts Risk for Stress-Related Ischemia (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
o Heard the One about How to Beat Tension? (04/07/2008, HealthDay)
o Scientists Find Genetic Factor in Stress Response VariabilityFrom the National Institutes of Health (04/02/2008, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
o Also see MedlinePlus Stress

* Stroke
o 'Silent Strokes' Strike One in 10 Healthy People (06/26/2008, HealthDay)
o Sudden Hearing Loss May Portend Stroke (06/26/2008, HealthDay)
o Untargeted Exercises Don't Aid Post-Stroke Walking (06/25/2008, Reuters Health)
o Coffee, Tea May Curb Stroke Risk in Male Smokers (06/25/2008, Reuters Health)
o Subtle Nervous System Problems Signal Stroke Risk (06/23/2008, HealthDay)
o Cancer Drug Gleevec Could Fight Stroke (06/23/2008, HealthDay)
o Optimism May Help Stroke Survivors Recover Well (06/16/2008, Reuters Health)
o Women, Mexican Americans at Higher Risk for Certain Stroke (06/11/2008, HealthDay)
o Asthma Linked to Heart Disease and Stroke in Women (06/03/2008, Reuters Health)
o Seizures Likely Sign of Brain Injury After Stroke (05/29/2008, HealthDay)
o Antidepressants May Prevent Depression After Stroke (05/27/2008, HealthDay)
o Know the Warning Signs of Stroke (05/26/2008, HealthDay)
o Sleep Disorders Put Stroke, Blood Pressure Patients at Risk (05/19/2008, HealthDay)
o Stroke Patients at High Risk for Falls (05/15/2008, HealthDay)
o Clot-Busting Treatment Improves Bleeding Stroke Outcomes (05/14/2008, HealthDay)
o Marijuana Use May Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke (05/13/2008, HealthDay)
o Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk (05/09/2008, HealthDay)
o Stroke Survivors Walk Better with Human Help (05/08/2008, HealthDay)
o Anti-Clotting Drug as Good as Aspirin at Stopping Second Stroke (05/05/2008, HealthDay)
o Alzheimer's Disease Risk Factors May Be Gender-Specific (05/01/2008, HealthDay)
o Hormone Replacement Therapy Increases Stroke Risk (04/28/2008, HealthDay)
o Higher Wealth Linked to Lower Risk of Early Stroke (04/24/2008, HealthDay)
o Migraines' Frequency Influences Heart Attack, Stroke Risk (04/17/2008, HealthDay)
o Prolonged Fasting Boosts Risk of Rare Stroke (04/15/2008, HealthDay)
o Special Treadmill Helps Stroke Patients Regain Normal Gait (04/10/2008, HealthDay)
o Stenting As Good As Surgery for Stroke Prevention (04/09/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Stroke

* Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
o Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Risk of SIDS (06/11/2008, Reuters Health)
o Head Covering May Increase SIDS Risk (06/02/2008, Reuters Health)
o Bacterial Infection May Boost SIDS Risk (05/30/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

* Suicide
o Suicidal Actions Linked with Epilepsy Drugs (06/12/2008, Reuters Health)
o Insomnia Tied to Suicide Tendency in College Women (06/10/2008, Reuters Health)
o Asthma Associated with Suicidal Thoughts, Attempts (05/23/2008, HealthDay)
o Suicide Data on Web Mostly Not Preventive (04/10/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Suicide

* Sun Exposure
o Just Like Skin, Eyes Can 'Burn' in Strong Sun (05/25/2008, HealthDay)
o Indoor Tanning Is Not As Safe As You Think. In fact, It's Totally Out (05/05/2008, American Academy of Dermatology)
o May Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month (05/05/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
o Recent Advances Make Sunscreen More Effective and Easier to Use (05/05/2008, American Academy of Dermatology)
o Also see MedlinePlus Sun Exposure

* Surgery
o WHO Suggests Checklist to Prevent Surgery Errors (06/25/2008, Reuters Health)
o Worldwide Surgery Rates Tied to Economic Status (06/25/2008, HealthDay)
o General Anesthesia Boosts Post-Op Pain (06/23/2008, HealthDay)
o 2nd Option Improves Abdominal Aorta Repair Outcomes (06/17/2008, HealthDay)
o High-Volume Hospitals Better for Abdominal Aortic Rupture Repairs (06/06/2008, HealthDay)
o "Keyhole" Surgery OK for Colon Cancer (06/05/2008, Reuters Health)
o Surgical Outcomes Depend on a Host of Variables (05/21/2008, HealthDay)
o Black Men Less Likely to Choose Elective Stomach Aorta Surgery (05/20/2008, HealthDay)
o New Surgical Technology Holds Promise of Painless, Scarless Procedures (05/18/2008, HealthDay)
o Outcomes Similar for Laparoscopic, Open Colon Cancer Surgeries (05/16/2008, HealthDay)
o Newer Prostate Cancer Treatment Similar to Traditional Surgery (05/10/2008, HealthDay)
o Laparoscopic Surgery on Pancreas Has Fewer Complications (04/25/2008, HealthDay)
o Sleep Apnea Screening Cuts Surgical Complications (04/23/2008, HealthDay)
o Number of U.S. General Surgeons in Decline (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
o Also see MedlinePlus Surgery