Hands-only CPR, pushy dispatchers are lifesavers (AP) AP - More bystanders are willing to attempt CPR if an emergency dispatcher gives them firm and direct instructions — especially if they can just press on the chest and skip the mouth-to-mouth, according to new research. Publ.Date : Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:25:02 GMT DC pushes female condoms to fight HIV epidemic (AP) AP - Charlene Cotton will talk to anyone about sex. Several days a week she stands behind a table decorated with a bowl of flavored condoms and safer sex pamphlets, calling to women passing on the street, "Come check out my table. Don't be scared." Publ.Date : Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:20:59 GMT NYC looks to stop spreading bedbug infestations (AP) AP - One of every 15 New Yorkers battled bedbugs last year, officials said Wednesday as they announced a plan to fight the spreading infestation, including a public-awareness campaign and a top entomologist to head the effort. Publ.Date : Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:53:08 GMT New program rebuilding faces of soldiers, veterans (AP) AP - Master Sgt. Todd Nelson lost his right eye and ear in a flash when a car bomb in Afghanistan exploded, sending fire up his arm and over his head. Publ.Date : Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:44:19 GMT Tests aim to settle if fresher blood works better (AP) AP - Facing surgery? You could receive blood that's been stored for a week, or three weeks, or nearly six — and there's growing concern that people who get the older blood might not fare as well. Publ.Date : Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:03:09 GMT Japanese women extend life expectancy to new high (AP) AP - Japanese women are expected to live almost 86 1/2 years, topping the world longevity ratings for the 25th straight year, the government reported Monday. Publ.Date : Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:22:33 GMT Knee, Hip Replacements May Aid Weight Loss: Study (HealthDay) HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Weight loss has been noted among patients who've had a knee or hip replacement, a new study says. Publ.Date : Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:08:47 GMT New Study Finds HPV Vaccine Protects Against Genital Warts (HealthDay) HealthDay - TUESDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- A new study finds that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine protects not only against the sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer, but also helps prevent genital warts and low-grade cervical growths. Publ.Date : Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:47:51 GMT Clinical Trials Update: July 29, 2010 (HealthDay) HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com: Publ.Date : Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:08:43 GMT Health Tip: Dealing With Separation Anxiety (HealthDay) HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- It's common for young children to have a tough time when mom or dad leaves them with someone else. Publ.Date : Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:08:53 GMT Make Money Blogging make money on line