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Mackey will be a guest on 'Conan O'Brien'
Published October 8, 2008, 12:55 am, Anchorage Daily News
Step aside Scott Gomez. Another Alaskan who makes his living on frozen water has invaded the Big Apple.
Teens May Be Missing Out on Needed Vaccines
Published October 7, 2008, 12:30 pm, MedicineNet.com
Title: Teens May Be Missing Out on Needed Vaccines Category: Health News Created: 10/7/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/7/2008
Tetanus shots to be offered next week
Published October 7, 2008, 12:26 pm, The Oregonian
The Washington County Department of Health and Human Services will offer tetanus vaccinations to childcare providers next week. The shots, known as "Tdap" because they protect against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough), are recommended for people who have not...
Killing 'angry' immune cells in fat could fight diabetes
Published October 7, 2008, 11:34 am, PhysOrg
By killing off "angry" immune cells that take up residence in obese fat and muscle tissue, researchers have shown that they can rapidly reverse insulin resistance in obese mice. The findings reported in the October Cell Metabolism, a publication of Cell Press, suggest that treatments aimed at specific subsets of the so-called macrophage cells might offer a very effective new antidiabetic ...
Many adolescents not up to date on their shots
Published October 7, 2008, 10:11 am, Reuters
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adolescent immunization rates are far from optimal, and many opportunities to make sure that teenagers receive recommended immunizations are being missed, according to a new study.
Calling the shots: Dispelling the myths, concerns of vaccinations
Published October 7, 2008, 10:02 am, Times Herald
Vaccines against serious infectious diseases are one of the remarkable health developments in the history ofmedicine.
New Target for Obesity-Related Insulin Resistance, Type 2 Diabetes
Published October 7, 2008, 9:21 am, Newswise
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine have identified a particular subset of cells that are linked to obesity-associated insulin resistance, and that offer a promising new target for the treatment of diabetes.
Killing 'angry' immune cells in fat could fight diabetes
Published October 7, 2008, 9:12 am, EurekAlert!
By killing off "angry" immune cells that take up residence in obese fat and muscle tissue, researchers have shown that they can rapidly reverse insulin resistance in obese mice. The findings suggest that treatments aimed at specific subsets of the so-called macrophage cells might offer a very effective new anti-diabetic therapy, according to the researchers.
CARE Van Will Be In WCH And New Holland
Published October 7, 2008, 2:12 am, WSRW Hillsboro
If you have any questions, please call the health department @ 335-5910. Fayette County children in the area of Washington C.H. and New Holland will be able to receive immunizations at the Fayette County Health Department’s Mobile Care Van Wednesday, October 8 th .
Free vaccinations offered for students
Published October 6, 2008, 9:00 pm, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
The clinic, at the Allegheny County Health Department's Oakland office at 3441 Forbes Ave., will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Oct. 15 for students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
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