A “body clock pill” could cure both jet lag and manic depression, according to T he Daily Telegraph. The newspaper reports that a new study has identified a drug that can “slow down, kick-start and reset the body clocks of mice”. The lead researcher is quoted as follows: “It’s possible to use drugs to synchronise the body clock of a mouse and so it may also be possible to use similar drugs to treat a whole range of health problems associated with disruptions of [the body clock]”.

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USA Today Medicare Stronger, Social Security Worse in Short Run, Report Finds New York Times WASHINGTON — Medicare will remain financially solvent for 12 additional years, until 2029, because of the cost-cutting measures in President Obama's recently enacted health care legislation, the program's trustees … Health overhaul helps Medicare prospects: report Reuters Social Security and Medicare continue to face grave financial challenges Los Angeles Times Medicare savings projections in dispute USA Today New York Daily News

Seattle Post Intelligencer Andy Griffith: You'll like Washington's health care reform Christian Science Monitor Andy Griffith TV ad is targeted at seniors skeptical about the cuts that health care reform made to Medicare. This undated handout video image provided by Medicare.gov shows actor Andy Griffith in a new role: pitching President Obama's health care ..

AllGov Report: 'High-risk behavior' contributes to rising Army suicide rate CNN A 15-month-long Army study on suicide prevention concludes there is a need to promote and encourage healthy behavior. Washington (CNN) — A “permissive” environment is one of the factors leading to a spike … Army suicides linked to risky behaviour, lax discipline USA Today Military Stress: Army Releases Report on Suicide Prevention CBS News U.S.

Voice technology “could help detect autism”, BBC News has reported.

Los Angeles Times Pumps like Cheney's can extend lives of patients with congestive heart failure Washington Post Former Vice President Dick Cheney disclosed Wednesday that he has undergone surgery to install a small pump to help his heart work, as the 69-year-old enters a new phase of what he called 'increasing congestive heart failure.' (July 14) By David Brown … Cheney may continue to rely on heart device Los Angeles Times The great Dick Cheney empathy test San Francisco Chronicle Cheney recuperating from heart implant operation USA Today Gossip Jackal

Los Angeles Times CDC: Fresh salsa, guacamole linked to foodborne illnesses USA Today Close to one in 25 outbreaks of foodborne illness in restaurants and delis can be traced to contaminated, freshly-made salsa or guacamole, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting. … Salsa, guacamole — and a side order of food-borne illness Los Angeles Times Tainted salsa and guacamole can cause food-borne illnesses Food Consumer Outbreaks tied to popularity of diners' salsa, guacamole Seattle Post Intelligencer msnbc.com

Eat, Drink and Be (blog) Airline food inspections show some unsanitary conditions NewsOK.com BY SONYA COLBERG Leave a comment Some airline food has the potential to crash and burn in travelers' stomachs, inspection reports suggest. Live roaches, signs of mice and flies at some caterers' kitchens were found during inspections by the Food and … FDA report reveals airline food could pose health threat USA Today FDA has concerns about safety of airline food ABC Action News Airline Food Preparation is Unsafe, FDA Report Finds FOXNews AZFamily

Half of breast cancer patients stop taking hormone drugs early USA Today Half of breast cancer patients stop taking key medications ahead of schedule, a decision that can increase their risk of relapse and death, a new study shows. The finding underscores the importance of working with patients to … Young breast-cancer patients often give up on hormonal therapy Los Angeles Times (blog) Ind.