'House' adviser: Why we didn't dumb down the medicine
I'm proud of the medical work we did on House. Each week (for a total of 177), we showed millions of people a different, insidious way the human body can malfunction and how physicians might figure out the problem. (Source: CNN.com - Health)

Nordic Walking Benefits Heart Failure Patients
Research presented at a conference this week suggests heart failure patients can benefit from Nordic walking, where people walk with the help of poles as in cross-country skiing. This type of walking, which engages the upper as well as the lower body, is becoming increasingly popular in Europe: it is safe for older patients, especially those over 65, and after a short introductory course, can be practised outdoors without having to go to the gym. The lead author of the study is Andrzej Lejczak, a physiotherapist at the Military Hospital in Wroclaw, Poland... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)