Education level linked to risk of preterm birth

Reuters - Pregnant women with low levels of education are nearly twice as likely as their more educated peers to give birth prematurely, researchers from the Netherlands report.

Mississippi has highest teen birth rate, CDC says

China issues bird flu alert after woman dies

Diet pills from Brazil pose health risks: report

Reuters - A new report highlights the potentially serious health risks of using imported Brazilian-made prescription diet pills that combine amphetamines and other prescription medicines, such as anti-anxiety agents and antidepressants.

Family History of Aneurysm Raises Stroke Risk for Smokers

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Jan. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Smokers with a family history of brain aneurysm are at extreme risk of suffering a stroke from a ruptured aneurysm themselves, a new study shows.

'Snowbirds' Beware the Climate Changes

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Jan. 7 (HealthDay News) --- Seniors who head south each winter to escape the cold often feel better just thinking about the warmer climes.

Health Tip: Help Manage Back Pain

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- When you begin to feel back pain, resist the urge to stay in bed for a prolonged period. It's better to remain active, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC).

Health Tip: Help Stop Thumbsucking

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Many children suck their thumbs, but it can cause dental problems if children continue to suck their thumb beyond age 4.

Europe Unlikely to Meet Measles Goals: Report

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Jan. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Hope is fading for the elimination of measles in Europe by 2010, as a new report reveals lower-than-optimal vaccination rates in five countries where outbreaks have occurred in recent years.