Sleep Challenge 2011: Women, It's Time to Sleep Our Way to the Top. Literally.

As women, we make a lot of New Year's resolutions-"lose 10 pounds" and "finally write that novel" and "lose 10 pounds-seriously." But this year, the two of us (that's HuffPost's Arianna Huffington and Glamour's Cindi Leive) are suggesting you make a New Year's resolution that could improve the status of all women in this country, starting with you. Nope, we're not talking about universal child care or even banning Tiger Woods from ever texting again. If you ask us, the next feminist issue is sleep. And in order for women to get ahead in this country, we're all going to have to lie down and take a nap.

Man donates part of his liver to stranger

The double doors into the operating rooms are about to open. The anaesthetist is wheeling John Cooper down the hall as his wife walks quickly beside the gurney, trying to keep up.

The couple has already said their goodbyes, whispered in the pre-dawn dark of their 23rd-floor hotel room. Cooper has told his two adult daughters that he loves them. They, in turn, have told their dad how proud they are of him.

There are no regrets. And yet this moment still seems to have come too soon.

As the anaesthetist ties on her mask, John and Deb grasp hands one last time. Deb leans down to kiss her husband. They look at each other and say a final “I love you.

Heparin

Heparin

Generic Name: heparin (HEP a rin)

Brand names: Hep-Pak, Heparin Lock Flush, Hep-Pak CVC, Hep-Lock, Heparin Sodium ADD-Vantage

What is heparin?

Heparin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) that prevents the formation of blood clots.

Heparin is used to treat and prevent blood clots in the veins, arteries, or lung. Heparin is also used before surgery to reduce the risk of blood clots.

Heparin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Important information about heparin

Before using heparin, tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, an infection involving your heart, hemophilia or other bleeding disorder, a stomach or intestinal disorder, liver disease, or if you are on your period.

Study Links Cigarette Changes to Rising Lung Risk

WASHINGTON -- It may be riskier on the lungs to smoke cigarettes today than it was a few decades ago -- at least in the U.S., says new research that blames changes in cigarette design for fueling a certain type of lung cancer.

Up to half of the nation's lung cancer cases may be due to those changes, Dr. David Burns of the University of California, San Diego, told a recent meeting of tobacco researchers.

It's not the first time that scientists have concluded the 1960s movement for lower-tar cigarettes brought some unexpected consequences. But this study, while preliminary, is among the most in-depth looks. And intriguingly it found the increase in a kind of lung tumor called adenocarcinoma was higher in the U.S. than in Australia even though both countries switched to so-called milder cigarettes at the same time.

Nurses around the world can share ideas online

When he started his undergraduate degree four years ago, Robert Fraser was obsessed with downloading podcasts to his iPod and listening to lectures.

But the Ryerson University nursing student couldn't find any about his chosen field or health care in general. That's when Fraser first had the idea to start his own website, www.Nursingideas.ca.

As a student, I was very new to the profession, so I didn't have the subject matter expertise,” says Fraser. “But what I did have, through student leadership, was access to researchers, leaders and innovators in nursing and health care.

He launched the site in 2008 after recording his first interview by propping his laptop up on a pile of books and using the built-in webcam. “You can hear my computer fan in the background,” he laughs.

Healthy & Hearty Winter Soup Recipes You'll Love

There's nothing that can cheer you up on a cold winter's day like a hearty bowl of soup. And we've got some soup recipes that will have you wishing it was winter all year round!

About 100 people submitted their favorite soup and stew recipes, but these eight soups were the ones that made us want to lick the bowls. There's a little something for everyone, from a creamy squash crab soup for seafood lovers to a tomato-basil soup for vegans.

One was inspired by a restaurant in Switzerland; another, from an Oklahoma resident who misses Tex-Mex. One's a version of an authentic Chinese soup.

Have leftover beer from your Super Bowl party? Pour it into some Riverside pork stew. That random can of pumpkin or coconut milk in the pantry? Perfect for the spicy pumpkin soup recipe. Love French onion soup with all that melted cheese on top? Try this cabbage version.

New anti-cholesterol drug appears safe, effective

CHICAGO—An experimental Merck drug safely boosted good cholesterol to record highs while dropping bad cholesterol to unprecedented lows in a study that stunned researchers and renewed hopes for an entirely new way of lowering heart risks.

We are the most excited we have been in decades” about a novel drug, said the study’s leader, Dr. Christopher Cannon, of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

This could really be the next big thing.

The drug, anacetrapib, won’t be on the market anytime soon. It needs more testing to see if its dramatic effects on cholesterol will translate into fewer heart attacks, strokes and deaths. Merck & Co. announced a 30,000-patient study to answer that question and it will take several years.

No consensus on who gets care

Hospitals in Britain each seem to have their own ways of deciding who get access to the limited resources within the health care system, a new study in the Journal of Medical Ethics has found.

In surveying 22 people responsible for deciding who gets care at their local hospitals, the researchers found 14 different factors being used to decide which patients to treat, and which not. The top factors were cost effectiveness, clinical effectiveness, equality and total cost.

"No one reason was considered dominant," the report found.

Past Canadian Medical Association president Brian Day has identified access to health as one of the top emerging issues facing health care in this country, a point the study reiterates.

Bone Tumor– Treating Bone Tumor - Diseases Treatment - Symptoms, Causes and Cure for Diseases on A to Z

Bone Tumor - How to Cope up with Bone Tumor?

What do doctors call this condition?

Sarcoma of the bone, bone cancer, primary malignant bone tumor

What is this condition?

Most bone tumors are caused by the spread of cancer from another part of the body (secondary tumors).

Tumors that originate in the bones themselves (primary tumors) are rare, accounting for less than 1 % of all malignant tumors. Primary tumors are more common in young males, but may affect individuals between ages 35 and 60 as well.

What causes it?

The causes of a primary malignant bone tumor are unknown. Some researchers suspect that the tumor arises in areas of rapid body growth because children and young adults with such tumors seem to be much taller than average. Additional theories point to heredity, trauma, and excessive radiation therapy.

Heart Disease Is Still Country's No. 1 Killer

We all know that heart attacks are the worst possible outcome for heart disease patients. But there are many things related to coronary heart disease that people don't know. One is that coronary heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. It accounted for about 1.2 million coronary attacks in 2009. Another is that women are just as likely to be heart attack victims as men. And too many people also don't know the symptoms of heart disease or how to prevent a heart attack.

The good news is, Americans can fight back by taking control of their lifestyles with exercise, healthier eating and by avoiding tobacco.

Wellcome Trust Announces Medical Humanities Funding

Across the pond, Giskin Day brings word of funding specifically targeted for the medical humanities via the fabulous Wellcome Trust. Here is some basic information:

The Medical Humanities can be described as the 'exploration and explanation of human experience with respect to medicine and health' and involves the application to medical education and medical practice of a multidisciplinary field of humanities.

The Wellcome Trust is keen to support research in the field of medical humanities to explore the human experience of medicine, offering perceptions on medicine from beyond the world of science. The Wellcome Trust expects applications to be multidisciplinary drawing on the disciplines from the humanities such as philosophy, literature studies, history, religion, social sciences, law and the arts (theatre, film and visual arts).

What Does 'Sugarless' Really Mean?

A survey done in the mid-1990s found that the average American consumes 20 teaspoons of sugar a day - nearly half a cup! You may think you can protect your teeth by eating more "sugarless" foods, but not all "sugarless" foods are really sugarless. Currently, with more awareness about obesity and emphasis on nutrition and fitness, almost 80% of adults consume some "sugarless" products.

Are Sugarless Or Sugar-Free Foods And Beverages Always Safe For Your Teeth?

No, they're not. The label "sugarless" food sometimes means that no sugar was added during processing, but these foods may not be sugar free. They may contain natural sweeteners, such as honey, molasses, evaporated cane sugar, fructose, barley malt or rice syrup. Natural sweeteners have the same number of calories per serving as sugar does, and they all are harmful to the teeth.

Sweden Bans All Mercury Fillings

Sites Environmental Reasons For Eliminating Dental Amalgam Use

The Swedish government said it has decided for environmental reasons to ban use of all mercury fillings in the country effective June 1, 2009. The ban includes dental amalgam. The Swedish government statement says that alternative techniques will have to be used in dental care as well as chemical analysis and the chloralkali industry. The statement from Sweden does not list what those alternatives are.

Such a ban is not necessary in the United States, said the American Dental Association in a statement issued January 16, 2009. The ADA statement notes that U.S. dentists already capture nearly 80 percent of waste amalgam with standard equipment in their practices, and an increasing number of dentists have added the use of amalgam separators, which can increase the capture rate up to 99 percent.