Dog Breed of the Week: Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is a large, muscular dog with a commanding presence. This dilligent worker is also quite loyal and intelligent. Despite its powerful experience, the Rottie can be an affectionate…

Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkshire Terriers, the tiny dogs with big personalities, are one of the most popular dog breeds in North America. Learn about the profile of the Yorkshire Terrier dog breed, including appearance, personality traits, history and health problems.

Most Popular Dog Breeds
At the start of every year, the American Kennel Club tallies up the registrations for the previous year, and gives us a list of the top ten registered dog breeds in the United States. These are the most popular dog breeds for the year 2007.

Ubiquitous Computing: Trust Issues for a "Healthy" Society

The notion of ubiquitous computing (ubicomp) has important implications for health care. Ubicomp scenarios involving the rapid communication of information between interested parties assume that health consumers will be willing to place their trust in agents rather than physicians, but are these assumptions reasonable? This article discusses what is known about the role of trust in health care and ways in which the trust relationship has changed with the impact of new technologies. Differences between the current, predominantly web-based environment and that of ubicomp are highlighted in relation to health care. A key point to note is the move away from consumers making their own trust judgments toward a scenario in which these decisions become the domain of intelligent agents.

About Dogs Photo Gallery - APBT, American Pit Bull Terrier, Pitbull
Gallery of dog pictures and submitted photos

Dog Breed of the Week: Boxer
The Boxer is one of the happiest dog breeds around. In fact, I have never met one that could not lift my spirit! Boxers are energetic, intelligent, athletic, loyal dogs…

Study: Drastic Changes Needed to Improve Patient Safety
Health regulators are calling for far-reaching changes to improve patient safety. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) says proposals to limit medical malpractice liability should be expanded to pursue long-term changes that truly improve safety, not just limit liability.

Health Tip: Battling Bad Breath?
Title: Health Tip: Battling Bad Breath?
Category: Health News
Created: 11/18/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/18/2008

Small Dog Breeds
For people that have size preference, or restrictions on the size of an allowed pet, these are the dog breeds that typically fall under 25 pounds, or are in the Toy dog breed category (according the AKC classifications).

Breed Profile: Boxer
The Boxer is a athletic, intelligent, affectionate dog breed. Find out more about this lovable breed, including personality traits, colors and potential health problems.

Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Hypoallergenic dog breeds can be a breath of fresh air for the allergic dog lover. Though no dog is non-allergenic, these low-shedding hypoallergenic dog breeds are the most appropriate for allergy sufferers.

Zebra Angelfish
This interesting variation is known as a Zebra Angel. Although the stripes in this specimen are not dark, you can see that there are three distinct stripes, in addition to the one through the eye. Silver Angels have only two stripes through the body. Note the red eye in this fish – a sign of full maturity and good health. Not all varieties of Angels will develop a red eye.

My cheeks
Question: i quit smoking 2 weeks ago. My mouth is extra dry, and the cheeks inside my mouth is patchy and not smooth. The gums by my teeth are smooth, but when I run my tongue along my cheeks it feels patchy and rough.

Answer: There are several lesions and diseases that match the description you have given. Some are very benign and have no serious consequences. Others are very serious and require immediate attention.

The risk for the serious diseases is much higher in smokers than in non-smokers. Although it is m . . .

Ask an Expert: D. Sharples DDS, Dental and Oral Health (Adults)

German Shepherd Dog
Read about the noble and diligent German Shepherd Dog breed and find out why it is such a popular breed. Learn about the profile of the German Shepherd Dog breed, including appearance, personality traits, history and health problems.

Gallery of Dog Breeds
Dogs Gallery Index of Photos and Pictures - Gallery of Dog Breeds

FDA Reports Nationwide Recall of Mislabeled ReliOn Insulin Syringes (November 5)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is notifying health care professionals and patients that Tyco Healthcare Group LP (Covidien) is recalling one lot of ReliOn sterile, single-use, disposable, hypodermic syringes with permanently affixed hypodermic needles due to possible mislabeling. The use of these syringes may lead to patients receiving an overdose of as much as 2.5 times the intended dose, which may lead to hypoglycemia, serious health consequences, and even death.

Live Chickens on Trucks Could Transmit Dangerous Germs
Title: Live Chickens on Trucks Could Transmit Dangerous Germs
Category: Health News
Created: 11/26/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/26/2008

Tamoxifen easier on the brain than thought: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Concern that treatment with tamoxifen and other “anti-estrogen” therapies in women with breast cancer may contribute to compromised brain function does not appear to be warranted, at least over the short term, according to a report in the medical journal Cancer.

Small Dog Breeds
For people that have size preference, or restrictions on the size of an allowed pet, these are the dog breeds that typically fall under 25 pounds, or are in the Toy dog breed category (according the AKC classifications).

Beagle
The Beagle is one of the most popular dog breeds in North America. Learn about the profile of the Beagle dog breed, including appearance, personality traits, history and health problems.

Health Highlights: Nov. 25, 2008
Title: Health Highlights: Nov. 25, 2008
Category: Health News
Created: 11/26/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/26/2008