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Top 10 Reasons Why The BMI Is Bogus
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:17:00 -0400
Weekend Edition math guy Keith Devlin graded the body mass index, a popular measure of determining healthy body weight, and failed it on 10 grounds.
Food Documentary Debate Misses Mainstream Farmers
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:00:00 -0400
Food Inc., a documentary film about the modern agricultural industry, is a hit with big-city movie reviewers, small organic farmers and vegetarians. The movie argues that large-scale agriculture produces inexpensive meat and vegetables, but imposes high costs on the environment and Americans' health. But ordinary farmers — the people who grow the lion's share of what America eats — have largely been left out of the mainstream media debate over Food Inc. Frank Morris, of member station KCUR in Kansas City, drove out to hear what farmers are saying.
Acetaminophen Concerns Prompt FDA Recommendation
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:00:00 -0400
A panel of experts from the Food and Drug Administration has recommended lowering levels of acetaminophen in prescription and over-the-counter drugs because of concerns about liver damage. Host Scott Simon talks to NPR's Joanne Silberner about the proposed changes.
Fireworks Are Packed With ChemistryChemistry of Fireworks
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0400
Why do some fireworks shoot golden flaming balls while others produce green sparks? It's just chemistry. Bassam Shakhashiri, chemistry professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains the science of fireworks.

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With Online Training, You Can Run With Elite Coaches by Your Side
Lenny Bernstein Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400
I had already joined a local running group to begin gearing up for the Oct. 11 Chicago Marathon when Runner's World called to ask if I wanted to talk to Bart Yasso about the magazine's new online training program.
Obama Holds Health-Care Forum in Virginia
Michael D. Shear and Jose Antonio Vargas Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400
President Obama offered a wonkish defense of his embattled health-care reform effort during an hour-long town hall meeting in Northern Virginia yesterday that featured seven questions, including one sent via Twitter and several from a handpicked audience of supporters.
Integrity of Federal 'Organic' Label Questioned
Kimberly Kindy and Lyndsey Layton Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400
Three years ago, U.S. Department of Agriculture employees determined that synthetic additives in organic baby formula violated federal standards and should be banned from a product carrying the federal organic label. Today the same additives, purported to boost brainpower and vision, can be found...

Reuters: Health News

U.S. parents think twice about sending kids to camp
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:47:12 -0400
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Since its opening last week, camp counselors at New Jersey's Liberty Lake Day Camp disinfect door knobs, take the temperatures of children as they arrive and remind the campers not to share canned sodas.
Wealth, disability factors in alcohol-longevity tie
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:30:08 -0400
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Moderate drinkers are wealthier, more educated and less likely to be disabled than teetotalers, which explains some, but not all, of the association between moderate alcohol consumption and longer life, according to a new study.
Social factors influence neighborhood asthma rates
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:41:00 -0400
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Childhood asthma is less common in neighborhoods with high economic potential and strong community vitality, new research shows.

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Police: Hospital worker swiped shots, spread hep C
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:18:42 -0400
A former hospital employee may have exposed hundreds or thousands of surgical patients to hepatitis C when she replaced clean needles filled with the powerful painkiller fentanyl with her own dirty needles filled with saline solution.
Health.com picks top beach, lake getaways
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:47:40 -0400
We know your summer vacation time is precious: You want to land where you can truly relax, breathe fresh air, get in some exercise and eat well -- without breaking the bank. That's why we teamed up with a panel of travel and health experts to help us find the healthiest of the nation's most popular beach and lake towns.
Suit: Toxic plane air sickens flight attendant
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:31:03 -0400
The last time Terry Williams can remember being headache-free was in December. A chronic migraine has plagued her ever since. So have balance and vision problems, a tremor in her left arm, a prickly sensation in her feet and a loss of childhood memories.

ABC News: Health

Diprivan Found in Jackson's Home
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:51:55 -0400
ABC News confirms: Police found the anesthetic Diprivan among other drugs.
The Michael Jackson Diet: What Did MJ Eat?
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:06:53 -0400
Some speculate that the pop legend may have had an eating disorder.
Can Real Men Admit They're Depressed?
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:16:52 -0400
Admitting they are depressed should be a sign of strength for men, not weakness.

BBC News | Health | UK Edition

Self-help 'makes you feel worse'
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:06:55 -0000
Bridget Jones is not alone in turning to self-help mantras to boost her spirits, but a study warns they may have the opposite effect.
First swine flu death in London
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:01:36 -0000
A 19-year-old man has died after contracting swine flu in London, health authorities confirm.
Pharmacist pay premium rejected
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:10:16 -0000
Unions attack ministers' rejection of a proposal for a national recruitment and retention premium for junior pharmacists.

Newsweek Health Headlines

Are the Chemicals Released by Fireworks Dangerous?
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:49:07 -0000
Are "green" fireworks the answer to unhealthy pyrotechnics? 
Biologists Struggle to Make Sense of Genomics
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:04:19 -0000
Ten years ago, the human genome was medicine's holy grail. Playing the part of King Arthur's knights were rival teams of biologists racing to sequence all the genetic instructions required to make a human being. And just as the actual Holy Grail was believed to have miraculous healing powers, some promised that the genome would change medicine forever. Biotech companies raced to cash in—Human Genome Sciences, for instance, filed patents on 100,000 genes and, in 1999, saw its stock quadruple. But genomic science didn't deliver fast breakthroughs. Today Human Genome's stock price is down below $3, and its vast patent portfolio looks like overkill, considering that a human has only about 20,000 genes altogether.
Eric Kandel: A Biology of Mind
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:44:04 -0000
Understanding the biology of mental illness would be a paradigm shift in our thinking about mind. It would not only inform us about some of the most devastating diseases of humankind but, because these are diseases of thought and feeling, it would also tell us more about who we are and how we function. I naively thought we were on the verge of such a paradigm change in 1983, when James Gusella and Nancy Wexler were tracking down the gene that causes Huntington's disease. I expected that within 10 years we would have found the major genes that contribute to schizophrenia, depression, and autism. Since then, there has been a lot of enthusiasm about genes and mental illness and some false starts, but surprisingly little progress.

USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories

Overhaul debate gets personal with real-life health care stories
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:24:22 -0000
On both sides of the health care debate, thousands of people are now telling their stories on videos, ads and websites. Voters ...
Doctors say more ovary transplants possible
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:35:10 -0000
Two new techniques to preserve and transplant ovaries might give women a better chance to fight their biological clocks and have ...
U.S. study: New flu inefficient in attacking people
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:29:20 -0000
With swine flu continuing to spread around the world, researchers say they have found the reason it is so far more a series ...

Penn Medicine - Health and Wellness Newsletter

Penn Advances the Treatment and Prevention of Hepatitis B and C
More than 4 million people in the United States are infected with hepatitis C and about 1.5 million people nationwide are infected with chronic hepatitis B. Hepatitis B and C are silent diseases, meaning they are difficult to detect because patients are often asymptomatic. Although hepatitis is curable, untreated hepatitis is a significant risk factor for liver cancer.
Pennsylvania Hospital's Pavilion Now Open
Pennsylvania Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of the Pavilion. The Pavilion is specially designed for individuals requesting amenities like those often found in deluxe hotels. Some of the amenities include fine linens, gourmet meals, and concierge service. Private rooms and suites are available to accommodate family members if desired.
A Program for Older Adults with Cancer
Cancer affects older adults more than any other age group. Older patients face different challenges than younger patients. They may have medical and social issues that complicate their care, such as living alone, having other medical conditions, or living on a fixed income. The Joan Karnell Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital recognizes that older adults with cancer may require specialized care to support themselves and their families.

Reader's Digest: Health

Choosing a Weight-Loss Program for your Child
Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Read more about this interesting rd.com article.
Foods to Lower Blood Sugar: Berries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
Berries are nutrition powerhouses and they may help keep your blood sugar in check.
Foods To Lower Your Blood Sugar: Cherries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
When you get a snack attack, reach for a handful of this sugar-lowering fruit.

 

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AA Grapevine - Official international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous, widely known as - Our meeting in print.
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Alcoholics Anonymous - Official site of the Alcoholics Anonymous World Services Inc.
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A.A. and Alcoholism - The Fellowship (Alcoholics Anonymous) has adopted a policy of cooperation but not affiliation with other organizations concerned with the problem of alcoholism.
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A.A. Public Service Announcements for Television - These 15, 20, and 30 second PSAs are available to TV stations in English, Spanish, and French. See them on the web with the appropriate browser extension.
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AA Grapevine Digital Archives - Every Grapevine article up to one year ago. Search by topic, date, or words. [Subscription]
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404 AA Speaker Tapes - Listen to recordings of AA speakers. New recordings are added on a regular basis. Others are available to download. (Requires RealAudio player.)

About A.A. - Newsletter for Professionals - AA wants to cooperate with clergy, legal, medical, correctional, employers, and others who may deal with alcoholics. By General Service Office of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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Alcoholic Anonymous Bibliography - Illustrated bibliography about this 12-step program, and links to other resources.
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Wikipedia - Article about the A.A. includes its Twelve Step program, method of complete abstinance, and history.

404 Alcoholism and AA Recovery - One member's view of AA, the Big Book, the steps, and meetings.

Back to Basics - Books, tapes, and other resources. AA History. Calls itself a return to the original 12 step program.

Baha'i View of Alcoholics Anonymous - Letters from the Universal House of Justice say that the practice of confession in the 5th Step of Alcoholics Anonymous is acceptable to followers of the Baha'i faith.

Big Book Bunch - Use these guidelines for taking the 12 steps of A.A. and learn about other sobriety topics in the Big Book.
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Big Book Online Fourth Edition - Complete text of Alcoholics Anonymous also known as The Big Book is available in English, French, and Spanish. This is the only site authorized to have it.
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Big Book Step Study - Offers a step discussion meeting format based on one narrow interpretation of the Big Book. Formerly called Hyannis Original. Only members who have done the steps this way may share.

Big Book Thought for the Day - Daily inspirations from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. [Requires Java]
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the Big Book Thought for the Day. Brief daily excerpts from our Big Book. Pass along freely and share your enthusiasm for the Big Book-our life textbook. Don't drink today and keep coming back! ]

Buddhism and the 12-Step Process: - Article shows the Twelve Steps are compatible with Buddhist beliefs and practices. By John R. Mabry, PhD.

404 Cooperation Between Al-Anon and AA - Guideline of Al-Anon on cooperation without affiliation with Alcoholics Anonymous.

e-AA - An electronic reference to Alcoholics Anonymous for Windows 98.

Expect a Miracle - Several articles about Alcoholics Anonymous collected by The Primary Purpose Group in Dallas. Also speaker tapes in RealAudio.
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First Edition Stories - Complete text of the personal stories from the 1939 First Edition of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Glenn K Audio Tapes - Thousands of Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and 12-step recovery convention tapes. Also CDs. Tape of the month subscriptions available.

Glossary for the Big Book - A free line-by-line glossary for the book Alcoholics Anonymous with definitions for 2300 words and phrases on 194 pages of the Big Book.
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500 Gopher State Tape Library - Alcoholics Anonymous speakers and conferences on audio tape. Also a schedule of Midwestern US and Canadian AA events, roundups, study groups
Meta Description: [ Gopher State Tape Library is a non-profit corporation dedicated to providing recording and audio reproduction services to 12th Step fellowships to assist them in carrying their message. ]

Gresham's Law and Alcoholics Anonymous - Contrasts what it calls strong, medium, and weak versions of the AA program. First of four parts with links to the rest.

ICYPAA - The International Conference of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous. For younger AA members and anyone who has some growing to do.

International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous - IDAA is a group of approximately 4500 recovering health care professionals of doctorate level who help one another achieve and maintain sobriety. This website provides information and resources for prospective and current members along with their family and friends.
Meta Description: [ Organization dedicated to helping Doctors in any Health Care field Recover from their Alcohol, Drug, or other Addictions ]

International Lawyers in Alcoholics Anonymous - I.L.A.A. is a group of recovering lawyers and judges carrying the message of recovery within their profession. Their purpose is to help others out of their denial and into A.A..

Interpreting AA (and Other 12-Step) Meetings - Helps ASL (American Sign Language) interpreters to understand the culture of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

404 Judaism and A.A. - Being a Jew need not keep anyone from participating in Alcoholics Anonymous. An interpretation of the Twelve Steps in terms of Jewish teachings.
Meta Description: [ West Baltimore Group of Alcoholics Anonymous + A. A. + alcoholism + recovery + health, An information intensive site for recovering alcoholics, their families and friends. Origional Graphics, super AA related links and complete meeting listings for the entire state of Maryland ]

Links Page of Recovery Information - Links to AA sites by categories: History and research, Chat rooms, Clubs, and others.
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Native American Indian GSO - NAIGSO helps adapt Alcoholics Anonymous to the spiritual traditions of the many Indian tribes. Events. Information on creating groups.

Online AA Recovery Resources - Alcoholics Anonymous information: phone numbers, meetings, and conventions.
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Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous - OIAA is composed of elected reps of all online AA groups wishing to participate. It provides support to help those groups carry the message of recovery from alcoholism.

Online Services Office : Alcoholics Anonymous - Services for Alcoholics Anonymous groups, intergroups, districts, and areas. OSO is an autonomous service entity supported and maintained by AA members.
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Other Views - Some background of AA in terms of its religious roots and goals. Three articles that contradict the religious roots.

Relationship Between A.A. and Al-Anon - Guideline of Alcoholics Anonymous on cooperation without affiliation with Al-Anon. Includes 1969 Resolution of Gratitude. (PDF requires Acrobat Reader)

Relationship of NA to AA - Narcotics Anonymous affirms that Singleness of Purpose is appropriate for Alcoholics Anonymous. By NA World Service Board.

Searcy's Book 2 Steps 1-9 - Offers a book by an AA oldtimer on two different proven methods on how to experience the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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Sober Lady - An A.A. Recovery Site - Some thoughts on AA including a personal story. Includes a collection of links that is different every time you visit. The menu is hidden on the left margin.

Sobriety Medallion Clip Art - Pick up your web clip art version anniversary medallion. Any number of years. It's not metal but it's free.
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Special Populations in Alcoholics Anonymous - AA involvement is more important to success than mere AA attendance. Study compares the extent of AA attendance of white, Hispanic, and African-American participants following psychological treatment. (PDF file requires Acrobat Reader.)

Staying Sober in Mexico City - Review of book by an anthropologist who studied Alcoholics Anonymous in Mexico City

Staying Sober in Mexico City - Brief description of a book by anthropologist Stanley Brandes studies the growth of Alcoholics Anonymous in Mexico and how it has adapted to the culture.
Meta Description: [ An ethnography of an Alcoholics Anonymous chapter in Mexico City. ]

StepStudy.org - Twelve Step Theory and History - Helps recovering people decide how they will interpret their recovery program. Provides articles and texts on the development of the Twelve Steps and analysis of various approaches to Stepwork.

Storytelling in Alcoholics Anonymous: A Rhetorical Analysis - Abstract of a book which calls upon Bakhtinian theory to analyze storytelling in AA. Compares the practices to the Washingtonians and the Oxford Groups.

Summary of Alcoholics Anonymous - Profile and history of AA.

The Counseling Profession and Alcoholics Anonymous - AA is a vital community resource. This article looks at differences between the Twelve Steps and common counseling practices. Other approaches may be of more help some clients.

The Detroit Pamphlet - An Interpretation of the Twelve Steps - This guide to running a series of four beginners meetings was first assembled in Detroit in 1943. Also called The Washington D.C. Pamphlet or The Table Mate. The original pamphlet is still available from Alcoholics Anonymous of Greater Detroit.

The Disease Concept of Alcoholism, A.A. and - This paper looks at the medical view of alcoholism as a disease. This concept was important to the development of Alcoholics Anonymous. (PDF file requires Acrobat reader.)

The Jaywalker Site - Dedicated to the 12 Steps as outlined in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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The Little Big Book Dictionary - An aid to reading the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Words above an elementary reading level are defined according to their use in the main part of the book.
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The Primary Purpose Website - A large collection of AA information including speaker tapes (in Real Audio), recommended reading, history. Articles on It Ain't in the Book! and Sponsorship.
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The Recovery Emporium - Offering resource links, feature articles, and automated daily readings from a variety of popular recovery group literature.
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The Recovery Zone - A complete 12 step resource site that features The Big Book of AA online in free streaming audio. Listen with either Real Player or Windows Media Player.
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The Twelve Qualities of Sponsorship - One anonymous writer's view of the spiritual relationship between a sponsor and the person being sponsored.
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Traditions CheckList - Questions to ask yourself to see if you are practicing the principles of the Twelve Traditions. From AA GrapeVine 1969 thru 1971.
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Twelve Steps and Alcohol Anonymous - A personal experience of working the steps, in particular a discussion of step three and any that follows it.
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Twelve Steps and Anonymous - An informal attempt to list groups that spun off of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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404 What Churches Can Learn from AA - Article by Reverend Samual Shoemaker, an early friend of Alcoholics Anonymous. Describes AA as a life-changing fellowship.
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Where is Alcoholics Anonymous? - A project to help the traveler find the AA Fellowship wherever they might go. Translated into various languages.

500 Working the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous - A guide to working the Steps by someone who has had long-term success through the AA program. Recommends the later book Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions be used in additioin to the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.