National Health News

July 29, 2010

• Kids Adopted By Same-Sex Couples 'Thriving': Researcher
• Americans Still Confused About Health Reform
• Scientists Use Stem Cells to Help Rabbits Grow New Joints

July 28, 2010

• Anesthesia's Role in Hip, Knee Replacement Infections Studied
• Teens With ADHD Often Have Trouble Completing High School
• Sleep Disorder May Help Predict Parkinson's Decades Earlier
• Vaccine Boosts Survival for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer: Study
• Chest Compressions Alone Best With CPR
• FDA Cites Its Food Safety Web Site
• In Young Girls, Obesity Linked to Early Puberty, Analysis Reveals
• New Drugs Eyed for Huntington's Disease
• Higher Education Level May Help Brain Cope With Dementia
• Could Drinking Help Thwart Rheumatoid Arthritis?
• Level of Parent-Child Conflict Seems to Differ Among Nations
• For Some Female Birds, Infidelity Boosts Offspring's Survival
• Implantable Sensor Measures Blood Sugar Levels
• Clinical Trials Update: July 28, 2010

July 27, 2010

• Complications From Weight-Loss Surgery 'Relatively Low'
• Alaskan Sled Dog Has Own Genetic 'Signature'
• Delivering Babies Even a Few Weeks Early Ups Respiratory Risks
• Genetic Risk Score Can Predict Odds For Breast Cancer
• Rush Victims of Deadliest Heart Attacks to Specialty Centers: Study
• Close Ties With Others Might Lengthen Life, Review Finds
• Technology May Explain Mammogram's Poorer Performance in Younger Women
• Longer Time Frame for Clot-Busting Drug May Help Beat Stroke
• Mom's Affection Helps Babies Grow Into Less Stressed Adults
• To Help Keep Weight Off, Turn to the Web
• Does a Foreign Accent Hurt Credibility?
• Brain Structure Changes Found in Irritable Bowel Patients
• In Conversation, People's Brains Can Mirror Each Other
• Clinical Trials Update: July 27, 2010
• Delirious Hospital Patients a High-Risk Group, Study Finds

July 26, 2010

• Americans Seem More Prone to Depression Than Russians
• Sunscreen Concerns Unfounded, Experts Say

July 25, 2010

• Playgrounds More Fun When Safety Rules Come Into Play
• As Temperature Rises, So Does Seniors' Risk of Hyperthermia
• Relationship Insecurity May Undermine Your Health

July 24, 2010

• Each Summer, Falls Top the List of Ways Kids Get Hurt

July 23, 2010

• Docs May Be Slow to Diagnose Arthritis of Back, Study Suggests
• Avoid Mosquito Bites to Prevent Dengue Fever in Florida: Expert
• Clinical Trials Update: July 23, 2010
• As Weight Goes Up, So Do Heart Risks
• Shedding Pounds Saved One Woman's Life
• Urge Kids to Drink Water During Hot Weather: Expert
• HIV-Positive Women Who Want to Conceive Feel Stigma: Survey
• In Adolescence, Happier Often Means Healthier
• Nitric Oxide Doesn't Seem to Help Preemies' Lungs: Report
• Radiation for Childhood Cancer Can Boost Risk of Stillbirth Later
• Women of African Heritage May Face Greater Aggressive Breast Cancer Risk
• Colleges Not Doing Enough to Combat Student Drinking: Report
• Americans With Disabilities Act Reaches 20th Anniversary
• Schizophrenia Linked to Raised Risk of Injury While Hospitalized
• FDA Panels Reject Plan to Curb Opioid Painkiller Abuse

July 22, 2010

• Varying Your Practice Moves May Help Improve Skills
• Clinical Trials Update: July 22, 2010
• Taking to the Stage to Battle Mental Illness
• Signs of Thyroid Trouble Tied to Raised Pregnancy Complication
• Insurance Woes Can Add to Burden of Psoriasis
• 'Working Memory Capacity' May Determine Music's Virtuosos
• People Who Are Depressed 'See' a Gray World
• Caterpillars' Creep May Hold Clues for Advanced Robotics
• Can Ozone Cause Heart Attacks?
• Giving Kids Booze, Medicines Can Be Child Abuse
• Some on Statins May Not Need Boost in 'Good' Cholesterol
• The Longer You Sit, the Shorter Your Life Span: Study
• Dangerous Fungus Now Endemic in Pacific Northwest: CDC
• Cancer Docs 'Frustrated' By Lack of Useful Info in Journal Articles

July 21, 2010

• PTSD Peaks at Different Ages in Men, Women
• Study Points to Molecular Origins of Celiac Disease
• Prenatal Vitamin Levels a Concern After Weight Loss Surgery
• FDA Puts Partial Hold on Avandia Safety Study
• Meditation Appears to Boost Attention Span
• Moderate Caffeine Intake Safe During Pregnancy, Experts Say
• Vaginal Delivery May Be OK After C-Section
• Not Every ACL Tear Needs Early Surgery, Study Suggests
• Gene Therapy Shows Promise With 'Bubble Boy' Disease
• Procedure Rejuvenates Aging Arteries in Pigs
• Clinical Trials Update: July 21, 2010
• People With Drinking Problems May Turn to Clergy for Help
• Florida's Minorities See Unusual Melanoma Patterns
• Damage From Binge-Drinking in Pregnancy Worsens With Age
• Risky Behavior, Drug Use Among Some Gay Men Linked to Childhood Abuse

July 20, 2010

• Can Cell Phones Cause Another Kind of Ringing?
• Homeopathic Nasal Zinc Linked to Loss of Smell
• Ah Doctor, What Exactly Does This Entry Mean?
• Clinical Trials Update: July 20, 2010
• Consumers Overestimate Ability to Master New Products: Study
• Avastin Largely Safe for Patients With Type of Advanced Lung Cancer
• Patient's 'Lost' Blood Can Be Reused in Trauma Surgery
• Higher Percentage of Whites, Blacks and Hispanics Drinking Than in '90s
• Many HIV-Exposed Infants in Africa Don't Get Protective Drug, Study Shows
• 'Get Moving' Can Be Vital Advice for Seniors
• Mom's Alcoholism Especially Tough on Daughter's Mental Health
• FDA Advisers Say Avastin Shouldn't Be Used for Breast Cancer
• New Study Finds HPV Vaccine Protects Against Genital Warts
• Economic Status May Affect Kids' Hearing Aid Care
• Brain Injury May Raise Soldier's Epilepsy Risk
• Study Suggests Painters Face Increased Risk of Bladder Cancer
• Screening for Sepsis Could Save Lives, Researchers Say

July 19, 2010

• Flu Vaccine Via Skin Patch Shows Promise in Mice
• Aggressive Drug Therapy May Help Slow Spread of AIDS
• Researchers Use Ecstasy to Treat PTSD
• Clinical Trials Update: July 19, 2010
• Parents Can Help Limit Kids' Exposure to Medical Imaging
• Study Suggests Higher Cancer Rate Among IVF Babies
• Could PCBs Help Boost Blood Pressure?
• Cigarette Smoke May Up Cancer Risk By Interfering With Genes
• Obesity as Young Adult May Boost Psoriatic Arthritis Risk
• Voice Recorders Seem to Help Detect Autism
• Better Way to Predict Success of Second IVF Attempt?
• Poverty Driving HIV's Spread Among Urban Heterosexuals: Report
• Vaginal Gel Cuts Risk of HIV Infection, Study Shows
• Cholesterol Screening Rates Too Low in Young U.S. Adults: CDC
• New Guidelines Urge Earlier Therapy for HIV Patients
• Autistic Kids Often Fussier Eaters, but Nutrition OK
• Many False-Positive HIV Test Results for Those in AIDS Vaccine Trials
• Major Leaguers Seem Prone to Injuries in First Half of Season
• Ban Point-of-Sale Tobacco Ads in Retail Outlets, Researchers Urge

July 18, 2010

• Traffic Pollution Linked to Risk Factor for Sudden Cardiac Death

July 17, 2010

• Simple Tool May Predict Athlete's Risk for Ligament Injury

July 16, 2010

• Women at Greater Risk From Serious Angina Than Men: Study
• Those To-Die-For High Heels May Alter Anatomy
• Viral 'Fingerprint' in Gut Unique in Everyone, Scientists Discover
• Knee Replacements Can Fail for Various Reasons, Expert Says
• Kids Who Do Poorly in School More Likely to Become Bullies
• Computers Help Beat Hospital Infections
• Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Shows Promise
• More Study Urged on Risks, Benefits of Earlier HIV Therapy
• U.S. Health Reform Starts to Take Hold
• New Methods May Help Predict Survival of African HIV Patients
• Good Luck Charms Might Just Work
• Major Fast Food Chains Have Reduced Trans Fats
• Health, Money Woes May Boost Bowel Cancer Deaths in Blacks

July 15, 2010

• Gentle Horses Help Rein in Autism in Kids
• No-Shame Programs May Appeal to Obese
• Dementia May Differ in Those With and Without Diabetes
• Clinical Trials Update: July 15, 2010
• Mom's Mental State Influenced Kids' Well-Being After 9/11: Study
• New Clues to How Cancer Patients' Genes Influence Treatment
• Arthroscopic Hip Surgery May Help Athletes Get Back to Play
• Silicon Oil May Protect Vision From Radiation for Eye Cancer
• Gay Couples Vulnerable to HIV When Monogamy Is Unsure
• More Americans Abusing Prescription Painkillers
• Stroke Risk May Rise First Hour After Drinking
• Diabetics Urged to Confer With Their Doctor About Avandia Use
• Human Sperm Gene Hasn't Changed for 600 Million Years
• Too Many Tots Watching Too Much TV: Study
• Scientists Create 'Malaria-Proof' Mosquito
• New Private Health Plans Must Offer Preventive Care
• Avandia Raises Heart Risk But Should Stay on Market, FDA Panel Finds

July 14, 2010

• Dengue Infection Re-Emerges in Florida: CDC
• High Readmission Rates May Not Mean Worse Hospital Care
• Cystic Fibrosis Flare-Ups May Be Treated Equally Well at Home
• Community Programs Can Help Mothers Control Weight: Study
• Excess Weight in Older Women Linked to Diminished Memory
• Alzheimer's May Increase Seizure Risk
• Association Found Between Alzheimer's and Anemia
• Method of Failed Suicide May Predict Successful Attempt
• Mood Disorders Going Undetected in U.S. Children
• Sleep Plays Important Role in Chronic Disease: Report
• Alzheimer's Caregivers' Outlook May Vary by Race, Ethnicity
• 1 in 5 Parents Missed Work for H1N1 School Closings: Survey
• New Criteria for Alzheimer's Diagnosis Proposed
• Medical Studies Involving Kids May Be Prone to Bias
• New Pill Found to Cut Weight With Few Side Effects: Study
• Rare Blood Vessel Disease Could Have New Treatment Option
• Clinical Trials Update: July 14, 2010

July 13, 2010

• Brain Grows Quickest in Areas Where Apes, Humans Vary: Study
• Word Games May Predict Life of Relationship
• Alzheimer's Research Spotlights Protein 'Tangles' in Brain
• Intervention May Help Relieve Cancer Patients' Pain, Depression
• Childhood Cancer Survivors at Risk of Premature Death
• Program Teaches Parents How to Nurture Healthy Eaters
• Black Couples Benefit From Program to Curb Spread of HIV
• Can Self-Hypnosis Help Tourette Patients Control Tics?
• Experts Issue New Guidelines on Breast Cancer Drugs
• Avandia Heart Risks Buried by Drug Company: Report
• Emotions May Be Blunted in Alzheimer's Patients
• 1 in 3 U.S. Docs Wouldn't Report Impaired, Incompetent Colleague

July 12, 2010

• 'Expecting the Unexpected' Doesn't Always Work, Study Suggests
• Survey Links Puberty to Violent Behavior
• Salsa, Guacamole Rising Source of Foodborne Illness: CDC
• Eye Chart Exams for Teens May Miss Vision Problems
• Could Having a Bigger Head Help Slow Alzheimer's?
• Lifestyle Interventions Needed to Stay Heart-Healthy
• Fewer Excess Pounds May Mean Fewer Hot Flashes
• Vitamins D, E Might Help Maintain Brain Health
• Sleep Apnea Could Raise Heart Risks for Older Men
• Heart Attack Care Is Getting Better, Report Finds
• New Guidelines Urge Use of MRI Over CT Scan in Stroke Patients
• Exercise, Vitamin D Seem to Cut Alzheimer's Risk: Researchers
• Coping Therapies Unlikely to Ease Kids' Stem Cell Treatment: Study
• Screening Guidelines Miss Many Kids With High Cholesterol
• History of Pregnancy-Linked Diabetes Helps Predict Its Return
• Clinical Trials Update: July 12, 2010
• Weight-Loss Drugs Often No Better Than Fakes: German Study

July 11, 2010

• Confronting Glaucoma, Before It's Too Late
• Glaucoma Cases on the Rise in U.S.

July 10, 2010

• FDA Reviewer Questions Results of Key Avandia Trial
• Parents Urged to Enforce Proper Use of Child Safety Seats
• Don't Let Food Allergies Spoil the Picnic

July 09, 2010

• Rat Study Sheds Light on Cocaine Addiction
• As Parents Lose Jobs, Kids Often Lose Out on Health Care
• Cumulative Radiation Doses Seen in Cardiac Imaging
• Researchers Point to Possible Scleroderma-Cancer Link
• Scientists Engineering Advanced Wound Dressings
• Summer is High Time for Bacterial Infection in Cats
• Brain Hard-Wired to Resist Romantic Rejection, Study Suggests
• Early Tamiflu Might Benefit Transplant Patients With H1N1 Flu
• Study Suggests Link Between HPV, Skin Cancer
• Wrist Fractures May Open Door to Disability in Older Women
• Childhood Obesity Boosts Risk of GERD
• U.S. Report on Kids' Health Brings Mixed Results
• FDA Advisory Panel Decision on Avandia Looms
• Clinical Trials Update: July 9, 2010
• For Teenage Girls, Competition Cuts Both Ways: Study

July 08, 2010

• Anesthetics Could Add to Global Warming
• New Anti-HIV Weapons Found in Immune System
• Decline in U.S. Teen Smoking Rate Stalls
• Benefits of Implantable Defibrillators May Differ by Gender
• Heart Beat Could Provide Marker for Kidney Health: Study
• Clues for Burning Fat Without Exercise Found in Mice
• Babies Born Poor Often Remain Poor
• Fish Oil Supplements Linked to Lower Risk of Breast Cancer: Study
• Clinical Trials Update: July 8, 2010
• Tai Chi and Qigong Offer Many Health Benefits: Review
• Low-Income Children Not Getting Adequate Dental Care
• Monitoring Blood Pressure at Home May Help Keep It Low

July 07, 2010

• Brain Changes in MS May Spur Depression
• Doctor-Patient E-Mails Are a Healthy Addition, Research Shows
• Ancestry May Affect Lung Function Tests
• Understanding Back Pain May Improve Management, Study Suggests
• Suicide Barriers on Bridges May Send Jumpers Elsewhere
• Best Option for Rotator Cuff Tear May Vary by Patient
• U.S. Cancer Death Rate Keeps Falling: Report
• Relentless Heat Threatens Your Health
• Could Hot Weather Affect Results of a Colorectal Cancer Test?
• Lady Gaga-Inspired Lens Fad Draws Warning From Eye Docs
• Clinical Trials Update: July 7, 2010
• Research Sheds Light on How Herpes Virus Invades Cells

July 06, 2010

• Breast, Colon Cancer Screening Rates High, But Not High Enough
• Anxiety Disorders, Heart Disease a Bad Combination: Study
• Tight Blood Pressure Control Doesn't Help All Diabetics: Study
• Glucosamine Ineffective for Lower Back Pain Linked to Arthritis
• Shorter Telomere Length Again Linked to Cancer
• Drugs Like Viagra Linked to Higher Rates of STDs
• Too Much Screen Time Can Threaten Attention Span
• Kids See Fewer Ads for Sweets, More for Fast Food: Study
• Later School Start Times May Foster Better Students
• New Alzheimer's Clues Identified
• Mental Health Woes Plague 'Cyberbullies' and Their Victims
• Clinical Trials Update: July 6, 2010
• Changes in Fat Cells May Pave Way for Type 2 Diabetes
• Breast Cancer Gene May Raise Men's Risk, Too
• Vaccines Don't Appear to Increase Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
• Lung Transplant Outcome Might Hinge on Hospital Location

July 05, 2010

• City Cycling Seems to Have More Upsides Than Down
• How to Ride Out Dangerous Heat Waves

July 04, 2010

• Children, Elderly Need Protection From Soaring Temperatures

July 03, 2010

• Women Urged to Declare Their Independence From Tobacco
• Leave July 4 Fireworks to the Pros

July 02, 2010

• Complications Shorten Stroke Patients' Lives
• Experts Believe Many Birth Defects Are Preventable
• For Parents With Spina Bifida, a Healthy Daughter
• Serious Mental Illness Can Take Toll on Life Span
• Errands Tomorrow? Sleep May Help You Remember
• Clinical Trials Update: July 2, 2010
• Scientists Make Immune Cells in Mice That Fight Off HIV
• Prison Games Hint at Psychopathy, Brain Damage: Study
• 'Family-Centered Rounds' for Pediatric Patients Applauded
• In Mice, Oxygen Slows Wrinkling Due to UV Rays
• Minnesota Smoking Bans Didn't Lead to Job Loss
• Effects of Mom's Favoritism May Last Into Adulthood
• Researchers Find Gene Behind Four-Leaf Clover
• Love in Her Eyes? You're Likely a He-Man, Study Says

July 01, 2010

• Gene Mutation May Make People More Prone to Asthma
• Money Can't Buy You Joy
• Hepatitis A Vaccine Pays Off for Kids: Study
• Antibiotic May Up Risk of Dangerous Potassium Levels in Seniors
• Sex With Recent Smallpox Vaccine Recipient Can Lead to Illness
• Clinical Trials Update: July 1, 2010
• Eye Condition May Alter Corneal Transplant Results
• Researchers Pinpoint Genetic Tie to Brain Development
• Older Folks Watch More TV, Get Less Out of It
• Tibetans' Adaptation to High Altitudes Took Only 3,000 Years: Study
• Scientists Spot Gene Variants That Predict Longevity
• Drug May Shrink Fibroids, Preserve Fertility
• Hospital Visits for Underage Drinking Soar on July 4 Weekend
• Three-Legged Dogs Aid in Robot Design
• PSA Test Does Cut Prostate Cancer Deaths, Study Finds
• Eating Disorders, Addictions Tough to Treat in Teens
• Black Cancer Patients Twice as Likely to Die From Disease

June 30, 2010

• Experts Optimistic About Solving Puzzle of Alzheimer's
• Preterm Births Rarely Discussed With Doctors
• Obesity Ups Cancer Death Risk in Asia-Pacific Region
• Clinical Trials Update: June 30, 2010
• Mouse Study Suggests Caffeine Boosts Athletic Performance
• Exercise May Guard Girls Against Dementia in Senior Years
• Testosterone Gel Could Raise Heart Risks in Frail, Older Men
• Genes Tied to Hair Loss Disorder
• Fetal Genes May Be Linked to Certain Heart Disease in Adults
• Parkinson's Transplant Mystery Solved, Researchers Say
• Predicting Alzheimer's Risk in Patients With Cognitive Problems
• Sleep Seems to Fuel Energy Surge in Rats' Brains
• New Clues to Herniated Disc Pain

June 29, 2010

• More Young Moms-to-Be Treated for Meth, Marijuana Abuse
• Key-Hole Surgery for Knee Injury Doesn't Lower Arthritis Risk
• Clinical Trials Update: June 29, 2010
• Smoking May Boost Risk of Certain Colon Cancers
• Taking Public Transit Might Help You Stay Slim
• Clues to Preventing Return of Liver Cancer
• Many With Early Breast Cancer Don't Complete Therapy
• Fewer Dying From Type 1 Diabetes
• Teen Girls Becoming More Open to Drugs, Alcohol
• Latest Study on Diabetes Drug Avandia Finds No Heart Risks
• Insulin Pump With Blood Sugar Sensor May Improve on Injections
• Tight Blood Sugar Control in Older Diabetics May Not Reduce Heart Risk
• Community-Based Diabetes Prevention Program Promising: Study
• An Extra Nudge Might Boost Mammogram Rates
• Obesity Rates Jump in 28 States, Report Shows

June 28, 2010

• Clinical Trials Update: June 28, 2010
• Most U.S. Physicians Practicing 'Defensive Medicine'
• Blood Test May One Day Predict Menopause, Researchers Say
• Gender-Specific Formula for Women's Peak Heart Rate 'More Accurate'
• A Little Biking May Help Premenopausal Women Stay Slim
• Statins May Not Be as Helpful for Those Without Heart Disease
• Organ-Rejection Drug Linked to Higher Cancer Risk After Liver Transplant
• More Genes Implicated in Type 2 Diabetes
• School-Based Efforts May Help Curb Obesity in High-Risk Kids
• Artificial Pancreas Continues to Show Promise
• More Than 1.5 Million Cancer Survivors Have Kids Under 18
• When Parents Smoke, Kids' Weight, Behavior May Suffer
• Combo Vaccine Raises Risk of Fever-Related Seizures in Kids
• Diabetes Drug Avandia Ups Heart Risk, Reviews Conclude
• Statins May Lower Rates of Prostate Cancer Recurrence
• Exercise OK for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: Review
• FDA Urges Limiting Antibiotics in Meat
• Kids With Coordination Disorder More Likely to Be Overweight

June 26, 2010

• Vitamins May Not Curb High Blood Pressure in Pregnant Diabetics
• No Omega-3 Heart Benefit Seen in Women With Type 1 Diabetes

June 25, 2010

• Outdated Meds Pose Problems If Kept or Tossed
• Clinical Trials Update: June 25, 2010
• Chronic Pain Often Follows U.S. Soldiers Home: Study
• Applying Sunscreen: Are You Doing It the Wrong Way?
• What You Touch May Make You a 'Softie' or Play 'Hard Ball'
• 'Rotten Eggs' Gas Might Cut Inflammation in Ventilated Patients
• Where Do Pets Go When They Dream?
• How Brain Organizes Info Doesn't Depend on Sight
• Your Intellect Might Be Reflected in Your Body Symmetry
• Thunder Shouldn't Be Ignored, Weather Experts Warn
• Reverse in Death Rates Seen for Urban, Rural U.S. Residents
• Diabetes May Double Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
• Drug Helps Tackle Type 2 Diabetes in New Way, Study Says
• Red Wine Compound Could Point to Treatment for Eye Diseases
• For Migraine Sufferers, Stigma Adds to Burden
• U.S. Report Finds Too Few Clinics Target Diabetes, Obesity

June 24, 2010

• Clinical Trials Update: June 24, 2010
• Phone Reminders May Boost Colon Cancer Screenings
• Bone-Building Pills Appear to Lower Invasive Breast Cancer Risk
• Virus Plus Gene Mutation Spurs Crohn's Disease in Mice
• Aging Swingers at High STD Risk
• Warm But Watchful Parents Can Keep Kids From Heavy Drinking
• Research Sheds Light on Increased Blood Clot Risk
• Brain Stimulation Seems to Boost Language Skills in Alzheimer's Patients
• Scientists Suggest Links Between Personality, Size of Brain Regions
• Scientists Fashion New Lung for Rats
• Most Americans Get Too Much Salt
• Diabetes Seems to Up Risks for Lung Disease Patients
• Brand 'Personality' May Affect How Consumers See Themselves
• Mold May Trigger Severe Asthma in Some Folks

June 23, 2010

• U.S. Health Care Ranks Low Among Developed Nations: Report
• Tests Help Predict Which Parkinson's Patients Are Likely to Fall
• Clinical Trials Update: June 23, 2010
• Study Shows Courage Sparks Certain Parts of Brain
• Poor Breast Cancer Survival in Blacks May Not Be Due to Race
• Urban Sprawl Could Make Cities Hotter
• Tailored Treatment for Advanced Lung Cancer?
• Better Rx for Cirrhosis-Linked Bleeding
• Stem Cell Technique Restores Sight to Burn-Injured Eyes
• Study Clears Cell Phone Towers of Childhood Cancer Connection
• Treatment Helped Soldiers With Migraine, Insomnia: Study
• Mouse Study Sheds Light on Diabetes-Heart Disease Link
• Seasonality of Child Abuse Could Be a Myth
• Abuse May Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke in Migraine Sufferers
• Expert Challenges New Mammogram Guidelines
• Experts Try to Gauge Health Effects of Gulf Oil Spill

June 22, 2010

• Clinical Trials Update: June 22, 2010
• Religious Teens Seem Less Prone to Alcohol Abuse
• X-Ray Can Spot Gastric Band Slippage
• Cavities in Baby Teeth May Come From Poor Food Choices
• Exercise May Combat Alcohol Cravings, Animal Study Suggests
• Blacks Seem More Vulnerable to Deadly Blood Infection
• Soccer Safety Not Just for the Pros
• New Method Proposed for Gauging Hospital Infection Rates
• Gaining Weight Later in Life Ups Diabetes Risk
• Fewer Hours for Medical Residents May Backfire
• Labor Induction May Boost C-Section Risk
• Hormone Raises Desire for Fattening Foods
• Thyroid Function at High End of Normal Tied to Miscarriage Risk
• More Evidence That B Vitamins Alone Won't Counter Heart Risks

June 21, 2010

• Many Diabetics Unaware of Hot Weather Hazards
• More Than Half of Pediatricians Make Diagnostic Errors: Survey
• Inexperienced Female Athletes Risk Serious Health Problems
• Breast Milk Reduces Infections in Babies
• Genome for Human Body Lice Unlocked
• Ear Tubes Appear to Be Safe Before Cochlear Implantation
• Skin Appendage Tumors Seem on the Rise in U.S.
• Delivery Method May Determine the Bacteria Babies Acquire
• Many Docs Don't Mind Taking Gifts From Industry: Study
• Plastics Chemical BPA Tied to Ovarian Cysts
• Higher Testosterone Tied to Heart Trouble in Older Men
• PCBs May Weaken Kids' Vaccination Response
• 'Junk Food' Sugar May Help Some Fat Cells Proliferate
• Obesity Doesn't Always Guarantee Heart Disease
• Age, Race May Affect Type 2 Diabetes Screening Results
• Flame Retardant May Up Risk of Thyroid Problems in Pregnancy
• Cartoon Characters Sell Kids on Unhealthy Foods
• Clinical Trials Update: June 21, 2010
• Chimps Kill Neighbors to Gain New Territory
• MP3 Players Might Harm Hearing

June 20, 2010

• Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome in Studies

June 19, 2010

• Bump in Head Injury Numbers Linked to Summer Play
• Most Heart Patients Skimp on Exercise After Rehab

June 18, 2010

• Electronic Monitoring of Asthma Med Use May Boost Adherence
• Ninety Percent of Stroke Risk Due to 10 Risk Factors
• Reading Comes Easier for Kids When Rover's Around
• Lymphoma Survivors Often Miss Out on Follow-Up
• FDA Panel Votes Against Approval of 'Female Viagra'
• Moderate Coffee, Tea Drinking Lowers Heart Disease Risk
• Patients Could Use More Help Quitting Smoking
• 'Watchful Waiting' Often Best Strategy for Slow-Moving Prostate Cancer
• On Father's Day, Give Dad Gift of Health
• Coffee Might Guard Against Head, Neck Cancers
• FDA Panel Backs New 'Morning After' Pill
• Hopes Dashed That Vitamin D Reduces Cancer Risk
• People May Skip Soft Drinks Rather Than Pay More
• Clinical Trials Update: June 18, 2010
• The Fight Against Autism Goes High Tech
• Summer Vacation May Set Back Kids' Language Skills

June 17, 2010

• Stomach Bacteria Might Trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Rats Appear to Be Born With a Sense of Direction
• Shared Opinions Light Up Brain's 'Reward Center'
• H1N1 Flu Undergoing Genetic Changes in Pigs
• ER Visits Soaring for Prescription Painkiller Misuse
• Clinical Trials Update: June 17, 2010
• Few Americans Using Electronic Medical Records
• Gene Mutation Offers Clues to Tamoxifen-Blood Clot Link
• Celebrex Appears Easier on Stomach for Arthritis Patients
• Botox May Temporarily Paralyze Emotions, Too
• Medicare Cuts May Have Led Docs to Prescribe More Chemo

June 16, 2010

• Clinical Trials Update: June 16, 2010
• Gene Therapy for HIV Inches Forward
• 'Graying' of Drug Users at U.S. Treatment Centers
• Obesity Can Take Toll on Sex Life
• Parents Ill-Informed About Kids' Concussion Risks
• World Cup Matches Might Boost Your Mental Health
• Local Murders Linked to Poor School Performance
• Air Pollution Tied to Breathing Problems in Sleep
• New Clues for Treating Ulcerative Colitis
• Antiretrovirals During Breast-Feeding Shield Babies From HIV, Study Shows
• Why Some Like Things Salty
• Scientists Tease Out Links Between Diabetes, Cancer
• Low Testosterone in Older Men Less Common Than Thought
• Number of Uninsured Jumped By Nearly 3 Million in 2009
• Gene Mutations Offer Clues to Autoimmune Disorders
• H1N1 Flu Vaccine May Shield Against 1918 Strain
• Playtime with Parents May Shape Gender Roles

June 15, 2010

• Drug-Resistant Staph Threatens Cystic Fibrosis Patients
• Mediterranean Diet Linked to Better Cardiac Function
• IV Steroids May Be Overkill in COPD Patients
• Vitamin B6 Tied to Lowered Lung Cancer Risk
• Brain Circuitry May Develop Through Adulthood
• Calcium, Vitamin D Supplements OK for Arteries
• Common Birth Defect Likely Inherited
• Study Probes Causes of Anger in Returning U.S. Soldiers
• Docs Should Assess Lung Clot Risk Before Ordering Scan
• Key Blood Sugar Test Seems to Differ By Race
• Mastectomy Rates Down Overall, New Study Finds
• Females May Be Naturally More Prone to Stress: Animal Study
• Gene-Based Detection Method Might Spot HIV Earlier
• Drug That Stops Bleeding Could Save Lives

June 14, 2010

• Experimental Liver Transplant Approach Shows Early Promise
• Stricter Rules Can Steer Kids Away From TV
• Popular Blood Pressure Drugs Tied to Slight Rise in Cancer Risk
• Health Plan May Influence 5-Year Rectal Cancer Survival
• Harmless Brain Abnormalities in Kids Pose Disclosure Dilemmas
• Cost-Conscious Cancer Survivors Skip Care
• Teen Boys Who Attempt Suicide More Likely to Abuse as Adults
• New Clues to Preventing Memory Loss From MS
• 'Normal' Blood Pressure in Male Teens a Warning Sign
• Free Clinics Play Important Role for Uninsured in U.S.
• Diet, Meds and Smoking Linked to Eye Disease Risks
• Scientists Spot More Genes Related to Alzheimer's
• Most Doctors Giving Pap Test Too Often
• Brown Rice Bests White for Diabetes Prevention
• Longer Antiviral Therapy Reduces Lung Transplant Complications
• 'Good' HDL Cholesterol Now Tied to Lower Cancer Risk
• Genetics, Insecticides Might Contribute to Parkinson's
• Lifestyle Changes Are No Guarantee Against Alzheimer's
• Clinical Trials Update: June 14, 2010
• U.S. Panel Upholds Ban on Gay Men as Blood Donors

June 13, 2010

• Success of Hepatitis C Drugs May Depend on Gene Variant

June 12, 2010

• Lawn Mowers a Real Safety Hazard for Kids

June 11, 2010

• Family Caregivers Share Experiences of Dying Patients
• FDA Panel Endorses 1st Oral Drug for Multiple Sclerosis
• Preschoolers' Skills Get Boost From Confident Teachers
• Mystery of Santa Rosa Mummy May Be Solved
• Clinical Trials Update: June 11, 2010
• Biofeedback May Help Combat Stage Fright
• Even in Non-Contact Sports, Mouth Guards Are Essential
• Least Healthy More Apt to Think Genes Explain Disease Risk
• After Vasectomy, Single Test Might Give All-Clear
• Depression Could Play a Role in Added Belly Fat
• Honesty Helps Young Girls Build Better Relationships
• Do Vodka Preferences Have a Chemical Basis?
• Smoking Linked to Aggressive Colon Polyps: Study
• Men May Be More Vulnerable to Roller Coaster Ride of Romance

June 10, 2010

• New Potential Cause of Alzheimer's Disease Detected
• Lack of Insurance Could Raise Inpatient Death Risk
• Exercise Helps Reduce Falls in Young and Old
• Quitting Smoking Before Pregnancy Could Save Babies' Lives
• Depression Can Make Pain Worse
• CDC Warns of Ecstasy Overdose 'Clusters' at Rave Events
• Genes May Be a Source of Vitamin D Deficiency
• Is It Safe to Go in the Gulf Coast's Water?
• Not Smoking After Bone Surgery May Speed Healing
• Common Cancer Drug Tied to Kidney Damage
• Staph Infection Risk Rises With Brain, Chest Surgeries
• Violence on the Rise at U.S. Health Care Centers
• Clinical Trials Update: June 10, 2010
• Eye Exam May Someday Spot Multiple Sclerosis
• Tiniest Babies Don't Hurt Family Health in Long Run

June 09, 2010

• Shortness Boosts Heart Disease, Death Risk: Study
• Warfarin Safe During Heart Device Surgery: Study
• Early School Start Times Raise Risk of Teen Car Crashes
• Clinical Trials Update: June 9, 2010
• Some Brain Cells Seem to Multitask
• 1 in 4 Americans Under 65 Lacks Dental Insurance
• Morning Larks Outperform Night Owls on the Pitcher's Mound
• Children of Older Dads at Higher Risk of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• More School Friends May = Better Grades
• Gene Copy Aberrations May Help Drive Autism
• Old Drugs May Have New Use Against Hepatitis C
• Fewer Heart Attacks After England Goes Smoke-Free
• H1N1 Flu Acts Much Like Its Seasonal Cousin
• Health Plan Reports Major Drop in Heart Attacks
• Epilepsy Drug Linked to Serious Birth Defects
• Medicare Drug Spending Varies Widely Across U.S.

June 08, 2010

• Brain Scans Show How Meditation Calms Pain
• Health Care Reform Bill Best Option: Analysis
• Use of Long-Term Acute Care Hospitalization Growing
• Study Slams Body Checking for Young Hockey Players
• Common Pain Relievers Raise Heart Risk for Healthy Folks
• Poor Hygiene a Danger at Outpatient Surgery Centers
• FDA Needs Food Safety Overhaul: Report
• When Mom Is Abused, Child's Obesity Risk May Rise
• Clinical Trials Update: June 8, 2010
• Soldiers Plagued by Sleeplessness Back Home
• Childhood Adversity May Affect Pregnancy Later in Life
• Dating Preferences Often Determined by Strangers
• 40-Year-Old Gout Drug Shows Promise Against Angina
• Many Americans Sleep-Deprived: Study
• Female Caregivers Face a Heavier Toll: Study
• Stress-Relief Program Helped Those Facing Breast Cancer Twice

June 07, 2010

• Drug Made From Sea Sponge Fights Advanced Breast Cancer
• Targeted Therapy Shows Promise Against Deadly Brain Cancer
• Consistent Bedtime May Give Kids Developmental Boost
• Teen Headaches Tied to Alcohol, Coffee
• Kids With Lesbian Parents Do Just Fine
• Clinical Trials Update: June 7, 2010
• After a Stroke, Light Exercise Gets Hands, Arms Working Again
• Military Deployment May Affect Kids' Health Care
• Muscle Tone May Play a Role in GERD
• Genetics Linked to Gambling Problems in Both Genders
• Poor Asthma Outcomes in Black Kids Despite Access to Care
• Experts Revise Guidelines for Determining Brain Death
• Post-Combat Stress Disrupting Daily Lives of Returning Vets
• Mouth Cancer Prognosis Improves When Cervical Cancer Virus Involved
• Secondhand Smoke a Mental Health Hazard?
• Green Tea Compound Slowed Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
• Newer Drugs Beat Gleevec in Head-to-Head Trials
• Researchers Report Treatment Headway Against Lung Cancer
• Novel Drug Combats Advanced Melanoma
• Studies Suggest New Treatment Paradigms for Ovarian, Prostate Cancers
• Targeted Radiation for Early Breast Cancer a Good Option: Study
• 'Sleep Sex' Might Be Nightmare for Some

June 06, 2010

• Certain Smokers More Apt to Quit Over Price Hikes

June 05, 2010

• Don't Count on Selenium to Prevent Lung Cancer Recurrence

June 04, 2010

• Removing Gallbladder Sooner Cuts Costs, Readmissions
• One-Third of U.S. Girls Get HPV Vaccine
• Most People With HIV Begin Care Too Late
• Move Childhood Back Outdoors This Summer
• Help for Women Runners With Knee Pain
• Kids With Down Syndrome Might Get Help Learning
• Compression Garments Don't Boost Athletic Performance
• Low IQ Among Males Raises Suicide Risk
• A Year After Its Emergence, H1N1 Swine Flu Lingers
• Belly-Baring Cheerleaders at Raised Risk of Eating Disorders
• Low-Dose HRT Patch May Lessen Stroke Risk
• Clinical Trials Update: June 4, 2010
• Anger Spurs Surprising Changes in the Body
• Glucose 'Tattoo' Could Track Blood Sugar Levels for Diabetics
• Wii Games Can Get Seniors Moving

June 03, 2010

• Donor-Assisted Conception Sparks Disclosure Dilemmas
• Clinical Trials Update: June. 3, 2010
• Romance May Steer Young Adults Away From Booze, Pot
• Poker Players May Use Drugs to Stay Sharp at the Table
• Gulf Oil Spill Workers Report Health Problems
• Drug Errors Peak in July When New Docs Start
• 20% of U.S. High Schoolers Abuse Prescription Drugs
• 1 in 4 Patients Undergoes Revolving-Door Hospitalizations
• More Than Quarter of Stroke Patients Reach ER Within 'Golden Hour'
• Neighborhood Planning Could Help More Kids Avoid Obesity
• Drug Combo Staves Off Type 2 Diabetes
• Breathing Exercises May Boost Athletes' Performance
• Burgers May Feed Kids' Asthma Risk
• Lead Poisoning Unlikely Cause of Beethoven's Death
• Jews Around the World Linked by Common Genetic Ancestry

June 02, 2010

• Brain Volume Lost to Anorexia Reversible
• Tonsillectomy Study Finds Best Way to Avoid Complications
• Pain Med May Affect Breast Cancer Recurrence
• New Tests for Prostate Cancer Might Bring More Certainty
• Clean House Linked to Better Fitness
• Clinical Trials Update: June 2, 2010
• Longer Drug Regimen Still Best Against Breast Cancer
• Childhood Brain Tumors May Respond to Measles Virus
• More Than 40% of U.S. Teens Have Had Sex
• Coffee's Jolt Just an Illusion?
• Black Men at Greater Risk of Aggressive Prostate Tumors: Study
• Size of Prostate Tumor Linked to Patients' Weight
• Grandpa's Decision-Making Skills May Be Just Fine
• Impulsive Behavior, Drinking Decline in Early Adulthood
• 1 in 5 College Students Admitted to Drunk Driving, Study Found
• Lifestyle Doesn't Influence Genetic Risks in Breast Cancer
• Deep Brain Stimulation Works in Two Sites for Parkinson's Disease

June 01, 2010

• Dog Sniffs Out Prostate Cancer in Small Study
• Matching Heart Donors by Race Unnecessary?
• Vitamins Fail to Protect Men Against Bladder Cancer
• Radiation for Prostate Cancer May Boost Fracture Risk
• Sexual, Urinary Health Boosted in Exercisers, Nonsmokers
• Prostate Cancer Vaccine Shows Few Side Effects
• Risk of Miscarriage Linked to Antidepressants
• Male 'Pill' Still a Ways Off
• Acupuncture May Trigger Natural Painkiller
• Frequent Urination at Night Linked to Raised Death Risk
• Dangers Lurk in Impotence Drugs Sold on Web
• Contaminated Cocaine Can Cause Flesh to Rot
• TV Food Ads Promote Bad Diets
• Surviving Cardiac Arrest Depends on Your Location
• Clinical Trials Update: June 1, 2010
• Dual Therapy Best for Preventing Bleeding After Heart Procedures
• Shorter Hospital Stays May Hinder Heart Failure Patients
• Being Young and Sedentary Raises Hypertension Risk Later
• Tracking PSA Test Results Over Time Gives Clues to Cancer
• More Cancer-Causing Chemicals in U.S. Cigarettes
• Certain Popular Antidepressants Linked to Cataracts in Seniors
• Value of Monitoring Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Assessed
• Mom's Extra Pregnancy Pounds May Raise Child's Heart Risks

May 31, 2010

• Club Drug 'Special K' Could Leave Users Incontinent
• Women Smokers Targeted on 'World No Tobacco Day'
• Race Car Fans Develop Special Hearing Abilities

May 30, 2010

• Breast Cancer Vaccine Possible, Scientists Say

May 29, 2010

• Dive Safely -- Or Risk Spinal Cord Damage
• 'Click It or Ticket' Coming to a Seat Belt Checkpoint Near You

May 28, 2010

• Bursts of Vigorous Activity Appear to Be a 'Stress-Buffer'
• Ultrasound Helps Spot Stroke Risk in Symptomless Patients
• Injuries From Underage Drinking Rise Over Memorial Day Weekend
• Caring for Diabetic Pets Helps Humans Get Healthier
• Overweight Younger Adults as Healthy as Normal-Weight Peers?
• Making Your Way Through the Fog of Chemotherapy
• Scientist Becomes First Human 'Infected' With Computer Virus
• Toothbrushing May Stave Off Heart Woes
• Johnson & Johnson Criticized Over Drug Recall
• Clinical Trials Update: May 28, 2010
• Today's College Students More Likely to Lack Empathy
• Putting New Medical Guidelines Into Practice Often Difficult
• Potential New Source of Stem Cells for Heart Repair
• Ebola Virus Thwarted After Exposure

May 27, 2010

• Flu May Migrate Rather Than Die Out
• Decline in Potentially Lethal Hospital-Based Infections
• Anti-HIV Drugs May Help Prevent Spread of Virus
• Chlamydia Treated Sooner When Docs Use E-Records
• Tanning Beds Can Greatly Boost Melanoma Risk
• Clinical Trials Update: May 27, 2010
• Many People Still Don't Know How to Protect Against Skin Cancer
• Genes' Link to Certain Cancers Questioned
• Fit People Release More Fat-Burning Molecules During Exercise
• Exercise Boosts Health of Cancer Patients
• New Bunion Procedure Aims to Replace Invasive Foot Surgery
• Allergies Might Trigger Depression
• Immune System Troubles Could Spark Behavior Woes
• Too Many Stroke Patients Go Without Statins
• Experts Advise At-Risk Diabetics to Begin Daily Aspirin Later
• Laser Used to Blast Away Cells Causing Irregular Heartbeat

May 26, 2010

• Single Lung Tumor Contains 50,000 Mutations
• Brain Cells May Serve as Clot-Busters
• Shark Cartilage Not Beneficial in Advanced Lung Cancer
• Waiting to Clamp the Umbilical Cord May Be Better for Babies
• Rare Cases of Liver Damage Tied to Weight-Loss Drug
• Gene Mutation Linked to Congenital Heart Disease
• Progress Made Against Once-Fatal Heart Defect
• Surgery, Stenting Fare Equally Well in Preventing Stroke
• Healthier Fats Replacing Trans Fats, Study Finds
• FDA Warns of Fracture Risk With Popular Heartburn Drugs
• Osteoarthritis Claims Growing Number of Younger Victims
• Showing Gratitude for Partner's Generosity Strengthens Bonds
• Eyeglass Change Might Keep Elderly From Falling
• Clinical Trials Update: May 26, 2010
• Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
• 'The Pill' Is Birth Control Favorite in U.S.
• Many Supplements Said to Contain Toxins, Make False Health Claims
• Brain Injuries May Lead to Sleep Woes

May 25, 2010

• Testosterone May Make Women Less Trusting
• Lubricant Use May Raise HIV Infection Risk During Anal Sex
• As Autism Web Sites Boom, Experts Urge Caution
• Moderate Drinking May Protect Brain From Alzheimer's
• Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission Linked to Gene Change
• Clinical Trials Update: May 25, 2010
• Shortage of Transplant Organs Spurs Proposals But No Solution
• Washington, D.C., Tops List of Healthiest U.S. Cities
• Germs in Soil Might Give Learning a Boost
• Bacteria May Predict Chances of Colon Cancer
• Rare Disorder Has People Convinced They Smell Bad
• Breast Cancer Study Offers New Hope
• Report Finds Control of High Blood Pressure Improving
• Quick Use of Antibiotics Best for COPD Flare-Ups
• Out-of-Pocket Costs Limit Access to Arthritis Drugs
• Fewer Boys Born Following 9/11 Attacks

May 24, 2010

• Homeless Americans Unlikely to Receive Basic Health Care
• Swimming Lessons OK for Toddlers, Experts Say
• Like Humans, Chimps Ape Their Betters
• Frequent Doctor Visits Help Diabetics Control Blood Pressure
• Heart Drugs Safe for Lungs, Study Finds
• Viral Infection Could Be Marker for Type 1 Diabetes
• H1N1 Pandemic Flu Hits Pregnant Women Hard
• Female-to-Male HIV Transmission Risk Doubles During Pregnancy
• Global Death Rate for Children Lower Than Thought
• Children With Epilepsy Feel on Par With Healthy Siblings
• Women Born Early More Apt to Have Preterm Baby
• Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Health Problems Throughout Life
• No Benefit Seen in Delaying Infant Vaccinations
• 'Button' Batteries Killing, Disabling Children
• Clinical Trials Update: May 24, 2010
• Choir Singing May Relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Fewer Sugary Drinks, Less High Blood Pressure

May 23, 2010

• Parents Want Electronic Access to Their Children's Docs: Survey
• Yoga's Benefits Outweigh Risks for Pregnant Women

May 22, 2010

• Summer Sounds Can Lead to Hearing Loss

May 21, 2010

• Clinical Trials Update: May 21, 2010
• Health Reform Should Provide Insurance to Many Young Adults
• Online Program Helps Patients Self-Monitor Blood Pressure
• Creativity, Schizophrenia Share Similarities in the Brain
• Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Muscular Dystrophy
• Other People's Cell Phone Conversations Really Are Annoying
• Common Diabetes Drug Linked to Vitamin B-12 Deficiency
• Scientists Spot Real 'Smoking Gun' in Prostate Cancer
• Communication Program Didn't Improve Autism Symptoms
• Treatment With Rituxan May Reduce Recurrence of Follicular Lymphoma
• Heart Disease Among Childhood Cancer Survivors Tied to Gene Mutations
• Statin Use Tied to Eye, Kidney, Liver Troubles
• Lifestyle Affects Survival in Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• Experimental Vaccine Shields Monkeys Against Ebola
• Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer Moves Closer
• Gene Therapy Might Treat 'Bubble Boy' Disease
• Yoga Eases Sleep Problems Among Cancer Survivors
• Talk With Doctor Helps Heart Attack Patients Resume Sex
• The Science Behind Musical Taste
• Radiation Not Needed in Many Older Breast Cancer Patients
• IV Treatment May Thwart Advanced Cancers

May 20, 2010

• When Heart Patients Discharge Themselves, Hospital Bills Increase
• Fat in Males, Females Differs Genetically, Mouse Study Shows
• Scientists Map Genetic Codes of Human Microbes
• 1 in 8 Public Pools Unfit for Use: CDC
• Medical Devices Driving Up Heart Care Costs
• Stroke Incidence Down, But Not for Blacks
• Clinical Trials Update: May 20, 2010
• Big Decline in Heart Attacks If All States Had Smoking Bans
• Belly Fat in Middle Age Raises Dementia Risk
• More Steps a Day Lead to Better Health
• Some Spices Cut Cancer Risk That Comes With Grilled Burgers
• Post-Chemo Treatment May Boost Lung Cancer Survival
• A Protein Links Alzheimer's, Down Syndrome

May 19, 2010

• An Autistic Child Doesn't Mean Parents Will Divorce
• For Depression, Phone Therapy May Be an Answer
• Alzheimer's Costs Could Explode by Mid-Century
• Female Incontinence Surgeries Look Equally Effective
• Less Invasive Fix for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Works
• New Hope for Early Detection of Autism
• Wild Birds Shun Organic Food
• Antibiotic Resistance Can Last a Year, Review Finds
• Infants Vulnerable to Measles Before 1st Shot
• Study Challenges Notion That Moderate Drinking Protects the Heart
• Alcohol Companies Use New Media to Lure Young Drinkers: Report
• Confiding Eases Older Men's Stress Over Sexual Problems
• Meaningful Conversations Boost Kids' Language Skills
• Viagra Linked to Hearing Loss
• New Clues to Treating Immune System Disorders
• Eliminating Wheat, Milk From Diet Doesn't Help Autistic Kids
• Clinical Trials Update: May 19, 2010
• IVF, Fertility Drugs Might Boost Autism Risk

May 18, 2010

• Postpartum Depression Can Strike New Dads
• Elderly Falls Linked to Altered Blood Flow in Brain
• New Clues to Treating an Aggressive Breast Cancer
• BPA in Cans Poses Health Threat, Report Claims
• Major Depression Often Follows Brain Injury
• Exercise Can Spur Wheezing, Even in Healthy Kids
• Viagra May Aid Those With Lung Fibrosis
• A Mother's Love Overcomes Poverty's Effect on Health
• Younger Is Better When Getting Cochlear Implants
• Older Patients More Apt to Be Happy With Plastic Surgery
• Smallpox Vaccine May Protect Against HIV
• Suicide Risk May Be Higher in Senior Facilities
• C-Sections May Raise Celiac Disease Risk in Offspring
• Lost Sense of Smell Noted Among Ground Zero Workers Post-9/11
• Clinical Trials Update: May 18, 2010
• Relationships May Influence Surgical Residents' Career Plans

May 17, 2010

• For Preemies, Better Use of Oxygen Improves Survival
• Technique Might Boost Women's Fertility
• Web-Based Program Can Boost Asthma Care
• ER Docs Predict Jump in Emergency Room Visits
• Pesticides on Produce Tied to ADHD in Children
• Lung Disease Can Be Genetic Even Without Family History
• Kids' Psychological Problems Have Long-Term Effects
• Men, Women May Respond Differently to Vaccines
• More Seniors Opting for Less Invasive Sinus Surgery
• Acne, Psoriasis Meds Don't Raise Fracture Risk
• Experts Divided on Whether to Treat Thyroid Cancer
• 'Vine That Ate the South' Could Also Boost Smog Levels
• Survey Finds Those Over 50 Are Less Stressed
• Heart Attack Guidelines Close Racial Gaps in Hospital Care
• High-Fat Meal May Trigger Asthma

May 16, 2010

• Guard Kids' Eyes Against Long-Term Sun Damage

May 15, 2010

• At Any Age, Helmets Make Riding Safer

May 14, 2010

• Low Umbilical Cord pH Tied to Death, Brain Damage
• Benefits of Good Child Care Extend Into Teen Years
• Rotavirus Vaccine Helps Kids Avoid Severe Gastro Illness
• A Woman's Touch Encourages Financial Risk-Taking
• Research Reveals Secret of Spitting Cobras' Aim
• Doctors Can Use Rotavirus Vaccine Again: FDA
• Clinical Trials Update: May 14, 2010
• Parent Involvement in Grade School Boosts Child's Social Skills
• Most High Schoolers Today Cheat
• Good Hygiene Does Slow Spread of Pandemic Flu
• Most Military Couples Satisfied With Their Relationships
• Safety Training Makes for Safer Mining
• Dyslexia Linked to Differences in Brain Circuitry
• Early Treatment With Clot-Busting Drug Best After Stroke
• Quick Weight Loss May Be Best for Long-Term Success
• Primary Care Docs Handling More HIV Cases
• As End of Life Nears, What to Do With Implanted Defibrillators?
• Listening to Mozart Won't Make Your Child Smarter

May 13, 2010

• Clinical Trials Update: May 13, 2010
• Herbal Supplements, Warfarin Can Be Hazardous Mix
• The Best Diet? That Depends on You
• Small Changes in Two Genes May Trigger Breast Cancer
• Sugar Before Shots Helps Infants Cope
• Effort to Cure Some Types of Hearing Loss Gets Big Boost
• Genetic Pattern May Predict Leukemia Relapse
• Walgreens Postpones Plans to Sell Do-It-Yourself Genetic Test
• Rate of Childhood Peanut Allergies More Than Triples
• Tibetans' Genes Help Them Thrive at High Altitudes
• Women Who Marry Younger Men May Die Earlier
• Treating Common Irregular Heartbeat Might Also Ward Off Alzheimer's
• Too Many Wouldn't Call 911 If Stroke Hit
• Many Pregnant Woman Not Getting Enough Vitamin D
• Suicide Leading Cause of Violent Death: CDC
• Racial Disparities Widen in Use of Asthma Treatments
• Interruptions Make Doctors Lose Track of Tasks

May 12, 2010

• Almost Half of Deaths in Kids Under 5 Occur in 5 Countries
• For Drug Company Whistleblowers, Hardship Often Follows
• A Tan Is Still Admired, Despite Risks
• Talking to Mom by Phone May Relieve a Daughter's Stress
• Clinical Trials Update: May 12, 2010
• Study Challenges Key Autism Theory
• Brain Cell Study Explains 'Eureka' Moment
• Prevention Program Spares Seniors More Falls
• Health Claims on Foods May Not Be Well-Grounded
• Impotence Drugs May Aid Brain Tumor Treatment
• Green Light Exposure Can Reset Body Clock
• New Implanted Defibrillator May Be Simpler, Safer
• Caffeine Helps Shift Workers Avoid Mistakes
• Bone Drugs Not Linked to Rare Fractures
• The 'Reality' of Sex Addiction Stirs Debate

May 11, 2010

• With Long-Term Exercise, Being 80 Is Just a Number
• Once-A-Year Vitamin D Megadose Ups Fracture Risk: Study
• Strenuous Exercise May Stop Cellular Death
• Few High-Quality Studies on Food Allergies, Say Reviewers
• Prevention Gets Credit for Fewer Heart Deaths
• Overtime Boosts Heart Attack Risk
• Clinical Trials Update: May 11, 2010
• Rhythmic Gymnastics May Help Girls Build Strong Bones
• Women Often Miss Signs of Stroke
• Barbara Walters' Prognosis Is Excellent, Doctors Say
• Sickle Cell Disease Tied to Cognitive Difficulties
• New Alzheimer's Risk Genes Identified
• Some Women Lack Strong Feelings About Motherhood
• Preterm Birth Rates Declining, U.S. Report Shows
• Tainted Lettuce Recall Expands
• Acupuncture Delivers Some Pain Relief

May 10, 2010

• Clinical Trials Update: May 10, 2010
• Older, Abused Women Suffer Poor Mental Health
• Hookahs an Unhealthy Hit Among Privileged Young Adults
• 6 to 8 Hours of Shut-Eye Is Optimal for Health
• Bran Intake Helps Those With Diabetes
• Air Pollution Raises Risk of Heart Disease, Death
• Fluctuating Blood Pressure Ups Stroke Risk
• Parkinson's Drugs Tied to Compulsive Behaviors
• Eating Nuts May Help Cholesterol Levels
• Stomach Acid Drugs Come with Dangers, Studies Show
• Restless Legs Syndrome Can Have Family Ties
• New Way to Eliminate Source of Asthma?
• Genetic Variants Tied to MS, Study Finds
• Kidney Removal May Be Ill-Advised for Some Elderly
• U.S. Cancer Costs Double in Two Decades
• Breast-Fed Babies Know When to Say When
• COPD Flare-Up May Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke

May 09, 2010

• Does Mom Need Help to Stop Smoking?
• High-Stress Jobs Tax Women's Hearts, Too
• Ingredient in Dark Chocolate Could Guard Against Stroke

May 08, 2010

• Obese Kids May Be More Likely to Snore

May 07, 2010

• Ankle Braces May Protect Girl Volleyball Players
• Genes Tie Blood Fat to Heart Disease
• Three Genes Linked to Variations in Eye Color
• Obesity Behind Rise of 'Phantom' Brain Tumors in Children
• Clinical Trials Update: May 7, 2010
• Simple Test May Identify Breast Cancer Subtypes
• No Link Between Childhood Infections, Autism
• Gene Mutation Links Sporadic and Inherited ALS Cases
• Sleepless Nights Plague Assisted Living Residents
• Cancer Society Says U.S. Report Failed to Prove Health Risks
• Gulf Oil Spill Could Threaten Human Health
• Diabetes Test Results May Be Deceptive in Black Children
• Depression After Heart Attack Tied to Brain Changes
• Tumor Cells in Blood Affect Breast Cancer Survival
• After Violent Death, Bereaved Should Decide Whether to View Body
• No Link Between Coffee, Sodas and Colon Cancer
• FDA Investigating Arizona Farm as Source of Tainted Lettuce
• The Pill Turns 50

May 06, 2010

• Study Disputes Link Between Milk and Kidney Cancer
• Genetic Research Sheds Light on Chronic Pain
• Could the Pill Lower a Woman's Sex Drive?
• Drinking While Pregnant Tied to Rare Leukemia in Offspring
• Clinical Trials Update: May 6, 2010
• Anemia Drugs Hold Dangers for Kidney Patients
• Brain Develops Differently in Fragile X Syndrome
• Pig Pancreas Cells Help Type 1 Diabetics
• Vitamin D Best Taken With Largest Meal of Day, Study Finds
• U.S. Must Do More to Cut Cases of Environmental Cancers
• One Sleepless Night Ups Insulin Resistance
• When Your Mind Wanders, You Blink More
• Scientists Map Neanderthal Genome
• Many Americans Say Stigma of Mental Illness Is Fading
• Hepatitis Infections Behind U.S. Rise in Liver Cancer
• Needle-Sharing by Sex Workers Tied to Spread of Syphilis
• Near-Wins May Trigger Problem Gamblers
• Broccoli May Help Battle Breast Cancer

May 05, 2010

• Car Crashes Leading Cause of Teen Deaths in U.S.
• Substance Abuse in Mexican Americans Differs by Gender
• Scientists Unravel Secret of HIV Resistance
• Risks Rise for Other Surgeries After Stent Implants
• Older Adults Have Lower Rates of Mood, Anxiety Disorders
• Inbreeding Possible Factor in Deaths of Darwin's Children
• Stress Hormones Predict Trouble for Kids Left in Abusive Homes
• If Your Spouse Gets Alzheimer's, You Might, Too
• H1N1 Often Hit the Young and Healthy
• Getting Closer to Cause of Tourette Syndrome
• Bar Codes Cut Down on Hospital Medication Errors
• FDA Found Bacteria in Ingredients for Recalled Tylenol, Benadryl
• Poll Finds Sun Smarts Vary From City to City
• Clinical Trials Update: May 5, 2010
• Babies' Responses to Prenatal Stress Differ by Gender
• Heavier Birth Weight Tied to Later Conduct Troubles

May 04, 2010

• Aspirin May Increase Risk of Crohn's Disease
• New Test for Colon Cancer Under Development
• Many Unaware of Local Stroke Centers
• Smoking While Pregnant May Raise Psychiatric Risks in Kids
• Clinical Trials Update: May 4, 2010
• Misinformation About Vaccine Safety Puts Kids at Risk of Illness
• Men With HPV at Higher Risk for HIV, Study Finds
• Abortion Rates Rising Among the Poor
• Surgery for Treatable Dementia Might Also Help in Alzheimer's
• H1N1 Fears Led to Overcrowded ERs
• As FDA Eyes Prostate Cancer Drugs, Experts Urge Caution
• Pneumonia Shot Won't Help Lower Men's Heart Risks
• Azithromycin Doesn't Always Help Lungs in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
• Hospitals Falling Short on Heart Patients' Follow-Up Care
• Stomach Cancer on the Rise Among Young, White Adults
• No One Antidepressant Raises Suicide Risk More Than Others

May 03, 2010

• Parent Error Common When Medicating Chronically Ill Kids
• Many Kids With Hepatitis C Are Missed
• Involved Parents Less Likely to Raise Bullies
• Clinical Trials Update: May 3, 2010
• Aggressive Action Urged When Evaluating Breast Lesions
• Radiation Risks Nearly Double for Younger CT Scan Patients
• 'Healthy' Pre-Diabetics Still Face Heart Disease Threat
• Smoking Ups Risk of Second Breast Cancer
• FDA Reviews Side Effects From Prostate Cancer Therapy
• Prostate Cancer Test a Flop in Study
• Magnet Therapy May Ease Hard-to-Treat Depression
• For Younger Women, Mammograms Not Too Effective: Study
• Obesity a Bigger Threat to Kids in Southern States
• Not All Mosquitoes Deterred by DEET
• Effects of TV, Drug Exposures in Early Life May Be Long-Lasting
• Human Growth Hormone Does Boost Athletic Performance
• Bullies Target Obese Kids
• Colon Polyps More Common in Hispanic Men Than Women
• DHA Supplements for Mom Good for Preemies
• Kids Raised by Relatives Face Increased Health Risks
• Teens' Facebook Sex Talk May Not Be Just Talk
• Olive Oil May Protect Against Bowel Disease
• Child Abuse Head Injuries Rise as Economy Falls
• Parents of Autistic Children Turning to Alternative Treatments
• Colonoscopy Prep in a Pill May Be Easier to Swallow
• Ear Damage a Downside of Roller Coaster Rides

May 02, 2010

• Kids Suffer When Parents Choose Between Health Care, Bills
• Eye Disease Rates High Among Latino Americans

May 01, 2010

• Comprehensive Plan May Help Control Children's Asthma
• Drug Maker Recalls More Than 40 Allergy, Cold Meds for Kids
• Probiotics Beneficial for Tiniest Preemies

April 30, 2010

• Americans Still Split Over New Health Reform Law
• Rates of Premature Adult Death Declining Worldwide
• Grandparents Play Vital Role for Autistic Children
• New Hope for Infertile Young Women
• Why Spouses of Dialysis Patients Get Kidney Disease Too
• Genome Scan Gives Man Insight Into Future Health Risks
• Motor Skills Lag in Poor Preschoolers
• Nasal Saline Rinses Reduce Ear Infections in Kids
• Gender Differences Show in Risk of Narcotic Abuse
• Taking Flu Drugs While Pregnant Appears to Be Safe: Study
• U.S. Infant Deaths on the Decline
• Voice Analysis May Allow Early Detection of Parkinson's
• An Underlying Cause for Psychopaths?
• 'Killer' Fungus Not So Deadly
• Local Anesthetic May Relieve PTSD Symptoms
• Clinical Trials Update: April 30, 2010

April 29, 2010

• Severe Morning Sickness Passed From Moms to Daughters
• Sunlight May Play Role in Multiple Sclerosis Risk
• Scientists Find Cause of Involuntary Mirror Movements
• Prostate Cancer Vaccine Gains FDA Approval
• Mere Sight of Sick Person May Boost Immune System
• Record Number of Americans Got Flu Shots, CDC Says
• Artificial Legs Now a Reality for Pets
• Cancer Risk After Kidney Transplant Unaffected by Type of Drug Treatment
• Adding Surgery to Meds May Improve Life With Parkinson's
• New Finding Could Mark Shift in Alzheimer's Research
• Clinical Trials Update: April 29, 2010
• Exercise, Weight Control May Keep Fibromyalgia at Bay
• Canadians Leading Longer, Healthier Lives Than Americans
• Watch Your Cholesterol, Your Blood Pressure ... and This Enzyme?
• Low Testosterone Raises Heart Death Rates in Impotent Men

April 28, 2010

• Twins Study Points to Environmental Cause for MS
• Scientists Discover Substance That Causes Pain
• Scientists Find Way to Heal Broken Bones Faster
• Breakthrough in Predicting Invasive Breast Cancer
• Even Moderate Drinking Puts Many Older Adults at Risk
• Vitamin E Helps Treat Common Liver Disease
• Drug a New Treatment Option for Diabetic Eye Disease
• Chewing Khat Linked to Severe Liver Damage
• One Sigmoidoscopy Boosts Colon Cancer Survival Odds
• New Clues Shed Light on Sperm Function, Male Fertility
• Air Quality Better in Northeast, Midwest
• Clinical Trials Update: April 28, 2010
• HPV Test Beats Pap Smear for Cancer Screening
• Tight Blood Sugar Control May Not Harm Diabetics
• Typical Male Behavior Comes From Estrogen, Too
• Pigs Yield Clues to Cystic Fibrosis-Related Lung Disease

April 27, 2010

• Educational Program Urges Parents to Immunize Kids
• Mediterranean Diet Helps Protect Aging Brain
• Prostate Cancer Vaccine May Get FDA Approval
• Clinical Trials Update: April 27, 2010
• Scalpels in Hand, Robots Take to the ER
• Bone Stem Cells Located
• OTC Drugs May Work Differently in Obese Kids
• Selenium Helped Cells 'Reboot' After Exposure to Cancer-Causing Chemicals
• Steroids Could Harm Heart's Pumping Ability
• High-Dose Vitamin B Risky for Diabetics With Kidney Disease
• Calcium Scan Improves Heart Risk Prediction
• Imaging Costs Soar for Medicare Cancer Patients
• Experimental Drug Offers Hope for Cystic Fibrosis Patients
• Anemia Harder to Treat in Black Children With Kidney Disease

April 26, 2010

• Botox Injections May Relieve Tennis Elbow Pain
• Clinical Trials Update: April 26, 2010
• Smoking May Be in Your Genes
• Breast Cancer Risks Not Same for Hispanic Women
• Watching R-Rated Movies May Lead to Early Alcohol Use
• Moving Closer to a Urine Test for Colon Cancer
• Laughter Can Stimulate a Dull Appetite
• Test Spots Potential Organ Donors Among Coma Patients
• Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Have Heart Risk Factors
• Brown Rice Tied to Better Heart Health in Study
• Four Unhealthy Behaviors Linked to Premature Death
• Chocolate a Sweet Pick-Me-Up for the Depressed
• Interrupting a Nurse Makes Medication Errors More Likely
• Arteries Age Twice as Fast in Smokers
• Study Makes Strides in Understanding Ovarian Cancer
• Antidepressants May Improve Heart Health

April 25, 2010

• Time to Remind Teens About Sun Protection
• Noncardiac Chest Pain May Warrant More Management: Study

April 24, 2010

• Drinking Green Tea May Protect Eyes

April 23, 2010

• Cat Allergy Doesn't Have to Mean Giving Up Kitty
• MRSA More Likely to Lurk in Certain Patients
• Premature Birth Ups Risk of Long-Term Breathing Problems
• FDA Targets Safety Problems With Infusion Drug Pumps
• Early Surgery Best for Children With Hearing Loss
• Clinical Trials Update: Apr. 23, 2010
• Cancer Drug Seems to Work by Activating Virus
• After Teeth Are Pulled, Platelet-Rich Plasma May Speed Healing
• Magnetic Fields Concentrate Drug Delivery
• LeAnn Rimes Brings Battle With Psoriasis to Center Stage
• Martial Arts Training May Save Seniors' Hips
• Injection Helps Treat Hard-to-Control Type 2 Diabetes
• How, When Child Develops Autism May Determine Outcomes
• Allergy-Linked Mouth Breathing Spells Trouble for Kids

April 22, 2010

• Remedy Needed for Overdiagnosis of Cancers
• Youngest Preemies' Survival Rate Unchanged
• Review Panel Leaves Controversial Lyme Disease Guidelines Unchanged
• Potentially Lethal Airborne Fungus May Spread to California
• Clinical Trials Update: Apr. 22, 2010
• Cell Transplantation Eyed as Treatment for Cerebral Palsy
• Flying With Needles and Meds Can Raise Security Flags
• Motorcycle Fatalities Drop Sharply in U.S.
• Dreams Could Give Learning a Boost
• Traffic Seems to Make Kids' Asthma Worse
• New Migraine Drug Might Be Safer for Some
• Younger Workers Face Higher Injury, Death Rates
• Black Women Wait Longer for Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment
• Better Teachers Make for Stronger Young Readers
• One in Five Parents Would Spank in Certain Settings
• Restaurant Sushi May Have More Mercury Than Store-Bought Fare

April 21, 2010

• Weather Might Influence Prostate Cancer
• Levels of Self-Esteem May Fluctuate Over Time
• New Form of Painkiller May Fight Colon Cancer
• Studies Confirm Link Between Breast Density and Cancer
• Study Finds Patients Breathe Easier After Weight-Loss Surgery
• Few Over 50 Get Skin Cancer Screenings
• Vaccine Now Misses Many Pneumococcal Infections in Kids
• In Early Test, New Hepatitis C Drug Shows Promise
• Gene-Targeted Therapy Might Help Prevent Paralysis
• Voluntary Ethics Code Set for Medical Organizations
• FDA to Broaden Disclosure on Advisers' Conflicts of Interest
• Managing Type 1 Diabetes Can Stress Teens
• Skin Condition Vitiligo Tied to Immune System Dysfunction
• More U.S. Women May Be Obese Than Thought
• Wounded Soldier Spared Diabetes With Emergency Transplant
• Clinical Trials Update: Apr. 21, 2010
• Heavy Alcohol Use Linked to Cancer

April 20, 2010

• Recordings of Pre-Surgery Meetings Ease Anxieties
• FDA Tightens Oversight of Home Medical Devices
• Olive Oil May Be Key to Mediterranean Diet's Benefits
• Clinical Trials Update: April 20, 2010
• Meat Lovers Face Greater Risk of Bladder Cancer
• Weight Gain, Smoking May Make Prostate Cancer Deadlier
• Experts Urge FDA to Lower Salt in American Diet
• Acne Patients Happy With Online Follow-Up Care
• Tailored Therapy May Help More Stop Smoking
• 'Brain Games' Do Not Make You Smarter
• Earlier Detection of Breast Cancer May Be Possible
• Added Sugars in Diet Threaten Heart Health
• Early Tracheotomy Doesn't Change Outcome for Patients on Ventilators
• Teen Inhalant Use Drops by One-Third in U.S.
• Steady Weight Gain Boosts Late-Life Breast Cancer Risk
• Many Don't Take Blood Thinner After Getting Stents
• H1N1 Flu Hit Pregnant Women Hard
• New Guidelines Issued on Hormone Receptor Testing for Breast Cancer

April 19, 2010

• Resistant Ringworm Common in Urban Elementary Schools
• Genetics, Psychology May Trigger ADHD
• Kids Could Overdose From Nicotine-Laced 'Candy'
• Analysis Finally Clears Donner Party of Rumored Cannibalism
• Raloxifene, Tamoxifen Both Guard Against Breast Cancer
• Clinical Trials Update: Apr. 19, 2010
• New Risk Factors for Colon Cancer Studied
• New Test May Predict Prostate Cancer's Aggressiveness
• Lung Cancer Increase in Women Tied to Genes, Estrogen
• Diabetes Drug May Help Prevent Lung Cancer
• Statins Won't Lower Colon Cancer Risk
• Gene Variant Linked to Thinking Skills in Elderly
• More Die After Colon Surgery at Teaching Hospitals: Study
• Fatal Choking a Real Risk Among Toddlers
• Secondhand Smoke Boosts Sinusitis Risk
• Tanning Bed Use Might Become Addictive
• Vaccine Stops Tumor Spread in Mice
• Supplements Might Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
• Matching Tumor Types to Drugs Boosts Lung Cancer Outcomes
• Day Care Centers Too Quick to Send Mildly Ill Kids Home

April 18, 2010

• 1 in 4 Chronically Ill Elderly Lives Alone
• Smart Soccer Goalies Should Wear Red

April 17, 2010

• Are Male Marathoners More Competitive Than Women?

April 16, 2010

• Clinical Trials Update: April 16, 2010
• Respiratory Infections Major Cause of Childhood Deaths
• Even 9-Month-Olds Choose 'Gender-Specific' Toys
• 'Off-the-Charts' Pollen Counts Bring Misery to Millions
• Thin Girls May Face Higher Breast Cancer Risk as Adults
• Abnormal Heart Rhythm Linked to Alzheimer's
• Morphine May Protect Brains of People With HIV
• Cholesterol Drugs May Slow MS
• Robot-Aided Therapy Can Help Patients Years After Stroke
• Public Defibrillators Save Lives
• Hospitalization Appears to Help Personality Disorder Patients
• Most Teen Bloggers Play It Safe Online
• Visual 'Noise' May Overexcite Those With Migraine
• Tainted Produce More Common for Low-Income Shoppers
• 'Love Handles' Can Come in Handy for Breast Reconstruction
• Obesity Epidemic May Cut Life Spans of Young Adults
• Device Avoids Open-Heart Surgery When Artificial Valve Fails

April 15, 2010

• Prescriptions Translated to Spanish Could Be Hazardous to Health
• Being 'Blinded By Jealousy' Can Be Real
• Protein May Help Control Weight
• Chlamydia Often Overlooked in Young Men
• Missing DNA Linked to Wide Range of Epilepsy Disorders
• Many Doctors Not Using Colon Cancer Test Properly
• Experts Urge Fixes for Clinical Trials System in 'Crisis'
• Clinical Trials Update: April 15, 2010
• Brain Area That May Delay Need for Gratification Found
• Multitasking Has Its Limits
• Most People Unaware They've Had a Minor Stroke
• B-vitamins Help Protect Against Stroke, Heart Disease
• E. coli Declines, but Other Foodborne Illnesses a Worry
• How Virus Puts the 'Pink' in Pink Eye
• Hormone Therapy May Fight Resistant Prostate Cancer
• Video Games Before Bed May Not Shortchange Slumber
• Safer Patients Mean Fewer Malpractice Suits
• Do Statins Lower Male Sex Drive?
• Friends, Not Grandkids, Key to Happy Retirement

April 14, 2010

• Weight-Loss Surgery May Ease Childbirth Risks
• Better Treatment Found for Crohn's Disease
• Play Creatively as a Kid, Be a Healthier Adult
• Gene Mutation Ups Risk of Sudden Death in People with Epilepsy
• Prostate Cancer Patients at Higher Risk of Blood Clots
• Clinical Trials Update: April 14, 2010
• Quantity, Not Quality, of Online Posts Builds Popularity
• Job Stress Might Actually Help You Smoke Less
• Depression and Smoking Go Hand in Hand in U.S.
• Study Explores Possibility of a Female Viagra
• Test May Measure Suicidal Tendencies
• Artificial Pancreas for Type 1 Diabetes Moves Closer to Reality
• Study Offers Insights Into Male Pattern Baldness
• Genome Sequencing Reveals How Breast Cancer Spreads
• Maternal Deaths Continue to Decline
• Treatment Eases Involuntary Laughing, Crying Tied to Alzheimer's, MS
• New Alzheimer's Gene Identified

April 13, 2010

• Kids With Rare Condition Lack Racial Prejudice
• Healthy Diet Could Cut Alzheimer's Disease Risk
• Even As Memory Fades, Emotions Linger
• Blacks Hit Hardest by Lung Cancer
• Hormones Tied to Diabetes Might Also Influence Fertility
• DNA Test Misses Virus That Causes Hearing Loss
• Study Shows Some Anti-Seizure Meds Raise Suicide Risk
• Malpractice Fears Can Influence Medical Practice
• Guillain-Barre Syndrome Very Rare After H1N1 Vaccine
• Money Worries Delay Heart Attack Treatment
• Study Finds Military Prone to Infection With H1N1 Flu
• Magnets Might Boost Stem Cell Therapy
• U.S. Hospitals Get Low Marks on Curbing Infections
• Corneal Transplant Not Hurt by Long Preservation Time
• Smoking May Erase Heart Benefits of Light Drinking
• Clinical Trials Update: April 13, 2010
• Smoking Bans May Be Boosting Public Health

April 12, 2010

• Simple Carbs Pose Heart Risk for Women
• Study Questions Use of Heart Device Implants in the Very Old
• Early Detection May Prevent Preemie Vision Problems
• Poverty Can Slow Kids' Normal Development
• Spanking May Make a Child More Aggressive
• Clinical Trials Update: April 12, 2010
• Many Hispanics Lack Access to Colon Cancer Screening
• Many With Serious Eating Disorders Could Go Undiagnosed
• Kids' Suicide Risk Same for All Antidepressants
• Teen Drinking May Boost Breast Problems Later
• Many Terminal Cancer Patients May Be Overtreated
• Finding Good Migraine Care a Headache for the Uninsured
• Docs Issue Guidelines for Drivers With Dementia
• Antidepressants May Ease Damage From Stroke
• Gene Variant May Raise Risk of Common Eye Disease

April 11, 2010

• Help Your Kids Stay Active
• A Simple 'Thank You' Brings Rewards to All

April 10, 2010

• Severe Arterial Disease Found in Younger Adults
• Shyness May Be Rooted in Brain Processing

April 09, 2010

• Flu Vaccine With Both B Strains May Offer Better Protection
• Motivational Incentives Help Kids With ADHD
• Scientists Grow Replacement Blood Vessels From Stem Cells
• Hepatitis C Tied to Higher Kidney Cancer Risk
• Yearly Chlamydia Screening May Be Ineffective for Some
• More Kids Falling Prey to Sports Overuse Injuries
• Schools Near High-Traffic Areas Increase Kids' Asthma Risks
• Clinical Trials Update: April 9, 2010
• Liver Disease May Go Undetected in Children
• Obesity in Pregnancy Ups Risk of Heart Defect in Baby
• Mild Exercise Good for the Critically Ill
• Gulf War Syndrome Is Real, But Causes Unclear: Report
• Child Obesity Soaring in Rural America
• Kids Often Misled About Child Abuse
• Nicotine Withdrawal Can Complicate Hospital Care

April 08, 2010

• More Clues Emerge on How HIV Infects Women
• Compression Device May Outperform Meds After Hip Surgery
• Low-Cal Diets May Make You Gain Weight
• Even Mild Sleep Apnea Raises Stroke Risk in Men
• Some People Can't Stomach the New 3-D Movies
• Insight on Herbals Eludes Doctors, Patients Alike
• FDA to Re-examine Anti-Bacterial Chemical in Soaps, Cleansers
• Chemicals in Beauty Products Tied to Early Puberty in Girls
• Electronic Medical Records' Benefits Still to Be Seen
• Vaccine Reverses Type 1 Diabetes in Mice
• Simple Memory Test May Detect Early Alzheimer's
• Single Genetic Factor Key to Cardiovascular System
• State Cigarette Taxes Not Spent on Anti-Smoking Efforts
• Clinical Trials Update: April 8, 2010

April 07, 2010

• Progress Made Against Tough-to-Treat Biliary Tract Cancers
• Vitamins C, E Won't Cut Risk of Pregnancy-Linked Hypertension
• Clinical Trials Update: April 7, 2010
• Poor More Likely to Die Following Heart Surgery
• Kids Need Parents' Help in Managing Type 1 Diabetes
• Sitting Docs Have Happier Patients
• Science Reveals Secrets of Animals' Spots, Stripes
• You Are What Microbes You Eat
• Simple Test May Spot Early Lung Cancer
• FDA Issues Warning on 'Fat-Melting' Spa Injections
• Smoking May Boost MS Risk in Some
• Casual Sex Increasing in U.S.
• 9/11 Rescue Workers Suffered Permanent Lung Damage
• New Drug Shows Promise for Curing Hepatitis C
• Cancer Drug Safe for Late-Stage Pelvic Disease
• Middle-Age Americans Less Mobile Than Ever
• 'Electronic Nose' Sniffs Out Asthma

April 06, 2010

• Gene Mutations Up Risk for Cancer in Opposite Breast
• U.S. Teen Birth Rate Drops
• Gene May Boost Risk of Kidney Transplant Failure
• Fruits, Veggies Have Modest Effect on Cancer Risk
• Blacks Less Likely to Get Follow-Up Colon Screening
• Obese Americans Get High Quality Medical Care
• Sickle Cell Disease Patients Seek Acute Pain Care Repeatedly
• Complex Spinal Operations Soar Despite Drawbacks
• A Brisk Pace May Keep Stroke at Bay
• Did 'Regular' Flu Shot Up Risks for H1N1 Flu?
• No Evidence That Lithium Helps in ALS
• Most Holiday Injuries to Kids Spurred by Everyday Mishaps
• Prescription Drug Abuse Sending More to Hospitals
• Clinical Trials Update: April 6, 2010
• It Takes a Village to Help Babies Sleep Safely
• Oral Vaccine May Help People With COPD
• Long-Term Methotrexate Won't Help Kids With Juvenile Arthritis

April 05, 2010

• Wider Breast-Feeding Could Save Babies' Lives
• Online Brazilian Diet Pills Can Be Addictive
• Clinical Trials Update: April 5, 2010
• Vaccines-By-Patch Good News for Needle-Phobic
• Brain Glitch May Raise Some Girls' Odds of Depression
• Cost-Effective Program Helps Prevent Repeat Teen Births
• Good Foster Care Helps Neglected Kids Thrive
• With Age Comes Wisdom: Study
• Genetic Engineering Raises Hope for Lyme Disease Vaccine
• Exercise Helps Teens Overcome 'Obesity Gene'
• Childhood Cancer Survivors At Higher Odds of Early Death
• Your Social Network Affects Your Drinking Habits
• Study Finds That Insulin-Producing Beta Cells Can Be Reborn
• Scientists Find Clues to How the Body Fights Off HIV
• Expectant Mom's Exercise Keeps Newborn's Birth Weight Down
• For Many Couples, Toll of Miscarriage Lingers

April 04, 2010

• Weight Training-Related Injuries on the Rise
• Dealing With Those All-Too-Public Tantrums

April 03, 2010

• Working Wives Still Expected to Do It All, Study Finds

April 02, 2010

• Body Piercing: Sign of Deviance or Normal Practice?
• Short-Term Gains Get in the Way of Good Decisions
• Should Cholesterol Drugs Be Used By Those Without High Cholesterol?
• Medical Misinformation Can Spread Quickly Via 'Tweets'
• Only 1 in 4 Pregnant Women Gets Enough Exercise
• New Clues to Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer
• Parkinson's Linked to Genetic Mutation
• Gender Gaps Persist in Pay at Academic Medical Centers
• Unvaccinated Boys at Risk of Mumps-Linked Testicular Problem
• Seeing Letter 'F' May Lower Test Scores
• Clinical Trials Update: April 2, 2010
• Calling a Food 'Healthy' May Make You Hungrier
• Sleep-Related Death Rate Higher Among Black Infants
• Start Talking About Life's End Well in Advance
• Sleep Apnea Linked to Eyelid Disorder
• Those Who Enjoy Life More Likely to Be Happy at Work

April 01, 2010

• Short-Term Program for Binge Eaters Breaks New Ground
• Only 1 in 4 Americans Got H1N1 Vaccine
• Overactive Thyroid Linked to Stroke in Young Adults
• HIV Drugs Might Combat Two Other Diseases
• Bone-Strengthening Drug Guards Against Spread of Breast Cancer
• Turning Your Workday Into Weight Loss
• Workplace Chemicals May Boost Breast Cancer Risk
• Small Tax on Soda Won't Curb Child Obesity
• Clinical Trials Update: April 1, 2010
• Acupuncture May Help Restore Lost Sense of Smell
• Researchers Boost Post-Heart Attack Survival in Mice
• Study Suggests How Some Cancers Resist Treatment
• Demystifying a Common, Persistent Virus
• Hundreds of Donor Kidneys Tossed Away Each Year
• Inactivating Gene May Cut Breast Cancer Risk

March 31, 2010

• New Insights Into Who's At Risk With Angioplasty
• Clinical Trials Update: March 31, 2010
• More Women Urged to Get Radiation After Mastectomy
• Parent in Recovery Room Tied to Behavior in Day Surgery Kids
• Powerful People Often Too Optimistic About Task Time
• Simple Forms Help Docs Do Better Breast Exams
• FDA Hears Views on Risks of High Tech Scanners
• Working-Memory Gene Linked to Schizophrenia
• Clues Found to How Different Flu Vaccines Work
• Report Finds Gaps in Health Services for U.S. Veterans
• Human Genome Turns 10
• Study Revives Debate on Prostate Drug
• Help for Depressed Latinos Often Hampered by Stigma
• Gastric Pacemaker Offers Hope for Those With Stomach Disorders
• Too Much Radiation? The FDA Wants to Know
• For Vast Majority, Driving and Cell Phones Don't Mix
• TV Doctors Bring Unethical Behavior to Prime Time
• Advance Directives Help Assure End-of-Life Wishes Are Honored

March 30, 2010

• Women Would Welcome At-Home Test for STDs
• Obesity, Alcohol Among Factors Linked to Women's Gout Risk
• Novel Method Eyed for Normalizing Blood Sugar
• Man's Best Friend Helps Mend Broken Hearts
• In Pregnancy, Leg Clots More Likely on Left Side
• Children in Intensive Care Should Be Screened for MRSA
• Acupuncture May Ease Anxiety Over Dental Work
• Hormone Replacement Might Relieve Arthritis
• Many With Arthritis Find Simple Solutions for Relief
• Many Kids Not Fully Informed of Their Role in Cancer Studies
• More Support From Family May Boost Fears For Some Elderly
• Diabetes Screening Should Start Sooner
• A Little Chocolate May Do the Heart Good
• Clinical Trials Update: March 30, 2010
• Susceptibility to Autism Tied to Genes

March 29, 2010

• Diabetics Face Higher Death Risk After Cancer Surgery
• Black Women in U.S. Comfortable With Formula Feeding
• Officials See Uptick in H1N1 Swine Flu Cases
• Junk Food 'Addiction' May Be Real
• Discovery May Lead to Better Multiple Sclerosis Treatments
• Minority Kids Lack Enough Vitamin D
• To Supplement or Not to Supplement?
• Massage Fosters Healing in Bereaved Relatives
• 'Jekyll and Hyde' Factor May Control Insulin Function
• 'Virtual' Colonoscopy Catches Cancers Outside the Colon
• Short-Term Drug Combo May Help Prevent Colon Cancer
• Clinical Trials Update: March 29, 2010
• Blood Gives Clues to 'Executive Thinking' Problems
• Scientists Tweak Subjects' Brains to Alter Their Moral Choices
• Women, Diabetics Fall Fast Into Medicare 'Doughnut Hole'
• Bone Marrow Cancer Patients May Benefit From Drug Combo

March 28, 2010

• Infants' Sensitivity to Voices May Develop by 7 Months
• Watch Out for Lyme Disease

March 27, 2010

• Some Allergy Sufferers Can Skip the Sneezing Season

March 26, 2010

• Pregnancy May Protect Breast Cancer Survivors
• ADHD Symptoms Often Subside Within a Year
• Heavy Daily Drinking Linked to Worse Health
• Clinical Trials Update: March 26, 2010
• Long-Term Breast-Feeding Tied to More Aggressive Cancers
• Beta Blockers May Slow Spread of Breast Cancer
• U.K. Veterinarians at Quadrupled Risk for Suicide
• Protein in Breast Tumors May Predict Chemo Response
• Preventive Mastectomy May Not Lower Risks
• Many With Breast Cancer Decide Too Soon to Remove Other Breast
• 28% of U.S. Kids Drank Alcohol in Past Month
• MRI Beats X-Ray for Spotting Fractures in ER
• New Down Syndrome Theory Emerges
• Big Smiles, Longer Lives?
• Shift Work Linked to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• FDA Advisers Urge Stricter Regulation of Tanning Beds

March 25, 2010

• Parents Aren't Only Ones Who Feel Stress of Unemployment
• Topical Drugs May Pollute Waterways
• Teens Take Risks Just for Kicks
• FDA Panel Weighs New Restrictions on Tanning Beds
• Many Americans Unaware They Have Chronic Kidney Disease
• Clinical Trials Update: March 25, 2010
• Black Women Least Likely to Breast-Feed in U.S.
• Indian Spice May Thwart Liver Damage
• Chronic Disease Linked to Less Internet Usage
• Tumors Use a Protein to Hide From Immune System
• Chemo Plus Synthetic Drug Shrunk Pancreatic Tumors
• Accepting Help Improves Survival Among Diabetics
• Mexican Americans Have Low Rates of Calling for Stroke Help
• Optimism May Boost Immune System

March 24, 2010

• Tiny Fish Might Help Humans Fix Damaged Hearts
• Researchers Identify 2 Genes Linked to Fatty Liver Disease
• Clinical Trials Update: March 24, 2010
• New Contact Lenses Could Improve Glaucoma Treatment
• Omega-3 May Reduce Endometriosis Risk
• Breast Cancer's Return in Original Tumor Site a Bad Sign
• Brain's 'Moral Outrage' Center Pinpointed
• Chemo May Boost Survival After Lung Cancer Surgery
• H1N1 Virus Yields Up More Secrets
• New Sensors Stick to Organs to Monitor Health
• Gene Holds Key to Embryonic Stem Cell Rejuvenation
• Menstrual Cramps May Be Helped by New Drug
• What's Cookin'? It Could Be Air Pollution
• Poll Finds Americans Blame Insurers, Drug Companies for Rising Health Costs
• End-of-Life Care Planning Eases Stress for Relatives
• Mammograms May Not Boost Survival, Danish Study Suggests
• Inflammation Molecule May Determine Fat Levels
• New Study Refutes Bone Drugs' Link to Fractures
• Fewer Deaths in Larger, Busier Hospitals

March 23, 2010

• Clinical Trials Update: March 23, 2010
• Tequila Plant May Help Fight Bone Loss
• Polyunsaturated Fats Really May Lower Heart Risk
• Cesarean Rates Reach Record High
• Even in 'Last Supper,' Portion Sizes Have Grown
• Health Care Reform: How You Will Fare
• Painkillers Lower Estrogen Levels, May Explain Cancer Reduction Risk
• New Inhaled Insulin Shows Promise for Diabetes
• Humans' Tree-Dwelling Ancestors May Have Also Walked Upright
• Healthy Living Adds Years to Life
• When Heart Is in Crisis, High Blood Pressure a Good Sign
• Abbreviated Trials Yield Misleading Results: Study
• Bad Habits Explain Class Differences in Health: Study
• Being Active an Hour a Day Puts Brakes on Weight Gain
• Weight Counseling Plus Drug Helps Women Quit Smoking

March 22, 2010

• Clinical Trials Update: March 22, 2010
• Light Drinking Good for the Heart
• Coming Soon: A Low-Heartburn Coffee?
• Women's Height Loss May Indicate Spinal Fracture
• Gene-Targeted Cancer Fix Could Be a Breakthrough
• Where Cancer Treatment Takes Place May Influence Outcome
• Gene Linked to Lung Cancer Risk in Non-Smokers
• Too Many Infants Short on Vitamin D
• Motherhood a Buffer Against Suicide
• Obese Kids Suffer More Leg, Foot Injuries: Study
• Measles Outbreak Triggered by Unvaccinated Child
• House Democrats Approve Health-Care Reform Bill
• Pesticide Labels Too Vague
• Infertility Raises Risk of More Aggressive Prostate Cancer
• Brain Function May Drop Quickly Before Alzheimer's
• Racial Disparities Persist in Hospital Stroke Care
• FDA Asks Docs to Suspend Using Glaxo Rotavirus Vaccine
• Plavix Can Help Cut Death Risk in Certain Heart Patients
• Medical Scans Used Most in Atlanta, Least in Seattle

March 21, 2010

• Safety Should Be Priority for Those Involved in Kids' Sports
• House Democrats Approve Health-Care Reform Bill
• With Rare Disorders, Misdiagnosis and Desperation Prevail
• Showdown Over Health-Care Reform Bill Nears

March 20, 2010

• Sleep Loss, Marijuana Use Linked in Teen Social Networks

March 19, 2010

• Swine Flu in Pregnancy Leads Some to ICU
• For Elderly, Giving Up Driving Can Be Tough
• With Faulty Food Labeling, Who's Minding the Store?
• Music Soothes Anxiety as Well as Massage Does
• Avandia Researchers' Financial Ties Questioned
• High-Dose Zocor Boosts Muscle Injury Risk: FDA
• With Infertility May Come Sexual Dysfunction
• Common Pesticide Tied to Development Delays in Kids
• Hypoglycemia May Raise Risk of Death in ICU Patients
• High Fructose Corn Syrup Linked to Liver Scarring
• Pregnancy Dampens Memory
• Clinical Trials Update: March 19, 2010
• Rising Drug Prices Slam Some Medicare Recipients
• Acne Drug May Help in the Fight Against AIDS
• More Patients Die in Crowded Hospitals
• Prevention of Acupuncture Infection Needs More Focus

March 18, 2010

• Selenium Could Shield Against Diabetes
• Prenatal Stress May Boost Baby's Asthma Risk
• Gene Sequences May Make You Unique
• Cultural Outreach Boosts Cancer Care in Asian Americans
• Omega-3 May Safely Treat Precancerous Bowel Polyps
• Learning May Be Tougher for the Teen Brain
• Low-Fat Diet Does Little to Alter Cholesterol Levels
• 'Comfort Dogs' Come to Emotional Rescue
• Review Faults Usefulness of Gene Expression Signatures
• More Kids Now Extremely Obese
• Implant Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Epilepsy
• Blocking Protein May Stem COPD
• Clinical Trials Update: March 18, 2010
• FDA Toughens Rules on Tobacco Sales to Kids

March 17, 2010

• Gays, Lesbians Excluded From Some Medical Studies
• Could Lowering Blood Pressure Help Stop Dementia?
• Stitching Wounds May Be Safer Than Stapling
• Rehab Program Gets Back Pain Patients Back to Work Sooner
• Abusive Men Often Rationalize Their Behavior
• Meth Exposure May Be Worse for Fetus Than Alcohol
• 6 Out of 10 American Adults Drink
• Sexual Desire, Satisfaction Don't Diminish During Pregnancy
• Colonoscopy Not Needed for Most With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Ranking Doctors by Cost-Profile May Not Help Save Money
• Newer Genetic Info Adds Little to Predicting Breast Cancer
• Widespread Public Defibrillators May Save Lives
• 'Gaming' Sends Boys' Test Scores Sliding
• Risks of Kids' Surgeries May Not Stick With Parents
• Online, Phone Tests Assess Diabetes Risk

March 16, 2010

• Newer Blood Thinner Beats Plavix for Bypass Patients
• Blood Vessels Bounce Back Once Smokers Quit
• Treat Women With Heart Attack Just Like Men: Study
• Freezing Tumors Shows Promise Against Prostate, Breast Cancer
• Are New Chemo Treatments Cost-Effective?
• Pain Relief Often Delayed for Cancer Patients
• Prostate Cancer Radiation Side Effects May Subside With Time
• Older Colon Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Chemo
• Chemical in Bananas Might Combat HIV Infection
• Who's Been Using My Keyboard? Check the Germ Trail
• A New Way to Zap Away Uterine Fibroids
• DNA Test May Cut Hospitalizations Caused by Blood Thinner
• Psychopaths' Brains May Focus Solely on Reward
• Radiation May Help Those With Inoperable Lung Tumors
• Stenting May Save Legs
• Cancer Articles Tend to Focus on Positive Outcomes
• FDA Approved Diabetes Drug Despite Hints at Cancer Risk

March 15, 2010

• Are Stock Market Woes Bad for the Heart?
• Stem Cells Might One Day Treat Severe Asthma
• Marathoners Face Greater Risk of Artery Problems
• Psoriasis Tied to Raised Heart Risk
• Many WTC Responders Show Signs of Heart Trouble
• Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers in the Millions and Rising
• Arthritis Drug May Fight Diabetes, Too
• Risk of Death Persists After a Hip Fracture
• Intense Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Therapies Don't Help Type 2 Diabetics
• More Evidence That Swings in Blood Pressure Raise Stroke Risk
• Combination Treatment May Help Depressed Alcoholics
• Newer Genetic Test for Autism More Effective
• Teen Girls Say Pink Camel in Cigarette Ads Caught Their Eye
• Clinical Trials Update: March 15, 2010
• Driving With Early Alzheimer's May Be Ill-Advised
• Repeated Anesthesia May Hamper Children's Learning Ability
• Aspirin Alone Works Best to Prevent Clots a Year After Stenting
• Siblings of Kids With Autism May Be Prone to Hyperactivity
• Freezing, Medicating Away a Dangerous Irregular Heart Rhythm
• Relief Sought for Secondary Parkinson's Symptoms
• Women's Chromosomes May Affect Blood Pressure
• Boosting Vitamin D Can Do a Heart Good
• Lip Implants Using Neck Tissue Have Lasting Effects
• Erectile Dysfunction Plus Heart Disease Raises Death Risk
• 2 Drugs Fail to Prevent Diabetes in the Overweight

March 14, 2010

• Strides Seen in Orthopedic Surgery for Kids
• Daylight Savings: Not a Bright Time for All
• Hope for Inherited, Dangerously High Cholesterol
• Scans May Be Misleading for Hockey Players

March 13, 2010

• There's More to Mona Lisa Than Her Smile
• Air Pollution Slows Women's Marathon Times
• Eye Health and Safety Should Be Job One

March 12, 2010

• Clinical Trials Update: March 12, 2010
• MRIs May Detect Hidden Tumors in Breast Cancer Patients
• Football Injuries More Likely on Certain Artificial Turf
• Happy From Your Vacation? It Won't Last
• Bad Behavior in Youth Linked to Chronic Pain Later in Life
• Start Metformin Early for Best Results
• Knee Surgeon's Expectations May Differ From Yours
• Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver
• Variable Blood Pressure a New Stroke Risk Factor?
• Papaya Could Be a Cancer Fighter
• 'Pill' Won't Shorten Your Life: Study
• High-Impact Sports Might Not Harm Knee Replacements
• Is Kindness Contagious?
• U.S. Minorities Especially Vulnerable to Kidney Failure
• Plavix Less Effective in Some Patients
• Adding Garlic Might Cut Cancer Risk

March 11, 2010

• U.S. Chalks Up Victories in War on Cancer
• Medicine's Future Could Lie in Each Patient's Genome
• Heat Therapy Helps Treat U.S. Soldiers' Infections
• New Knee May Improve Balance
• Seaweed May Help Treat Lymphoma
• Online Dating as Honest as Real Life
• Scientists Find Stem Cells in Hair That Can Become Skin
• Pre-Season Test Spots Baseball Pitchers at Risk of Injury
• Inhalant Abuse a Deadly Middle-School Concern
• Young Kids to Benefit From Broader Pneumococcal Vaccine
• Long-Term Use of Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Fractures
• Body's Response to Foods' Smell, Taste Could Be Diabetes Risk Factor
• Mind Reading Moves Closer to Reality

March 10, 2010

• As You Age, Better Health Means Better Sex
• Panel Finds Many Women Can Avoid Repeat C-Sections
• Youth Baseball Injuries Becoming More Common
• Clinical Trials Update: March 10, 2010
• High Natural Estrogen Might Raise Women's Stroke Risk
• Vaccination, Prevention Is Beating Back Hepatitis
• Alcoholics' Relapses Better Understood
• Severe Injuries From ATV Accidents on the Rise
• H1N1 Flu Spreads Slower Than Seasonal Flu: Study
• Scientists Find Key to Hormone-Resistant Prostate Tumors
• Longtime Smokers May Find Protection From Parkinson's
• Cell Transplant May Help Treat Vitiligo
• Gene Mutations Identified for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome
• Alternative to Statins Shows Promise
• Doctors Turning to Cardiac Catheterization Too Quickly
• Entire Family Genome Sequenced for First Time
• For Tough Head Lice, Pill Tops Lotion
• Jump in Kids' Sports Injuries Due to Overuse

March 09, 2010

• Doctor's Specialty Often Steers Prostate Cancer Care
• Shift Work Can Put a Crimp on Sleep
• Genetic Variant Raises Lung Cancer Risk
• Most Drug Studies Don't Help Docs Pick Best Treatment
• Kids Who Get Flu Shots Protect the Unvaccinated
• Kidney Donors Go On to Lead Long, Healthy Lives
• Herpes Infects One in Six in U.S.
• Recession May Mean Fewer Nips & Tucks
• Do Liberals, Atheists Have Higher IQs?
• Psychotherapy Can Help People With Lupus Cope
• Cost of Junk Food May Influence Consumption
• Alzheimer's 'Epidemic' Hitting Minorities Hardest
• Clinical Trials Update: March 9, 2010
• Survey May Help Docs Diagnose Mood Disorders
• Obese Colon Cancer Survivors Face Poorer Prognosis

March 08, 2010

• Blacks, Hispanics With Heart Failure Less Likely to Use Hospice
• Breast-Feeding Helps Mom Stay Slimmer Later in Life
• Study Looks At Cost-Effectiveness of ECG in Hyperactive Kids
• Diet, Exercise Can Improve Thinking
• Bleeding Alert Sounded for Stroke Drugs
• Waiting Safe for Some at Risk of Glaucoma
• Stroke Risk Runs in the Family
• HIV Hides Out in Bone Marrow Cells
• Sunlight May Help Protect Men From Kidney Cancer
• Breast Cancer Patients Often Confused by Genomic Testing
• Sleepless Nights Plague America
• 1 in 5 At-Risk U.S. Babies Doesn't Get Hepatitis B Vaccine
• Proteins May Predict Spread of Colon Cancer
• Teamwork Unlikely to Improve Cholesterol Levels
• Light Drinking Might Help Keep Women Slim
• Supermarket Display May Make Spinach Even Healthier
• Increasing Soda Consumption Fuels Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease
• Processed Meat May Harm the Heart
• Sudden Protein Intake Harmful for Some Hospitalized Patients

March 07, 2010

• Gene Variant May Help Some Overcome Adversity

March 06, 2010

• Electromagnetic Pulses May Stem Arthritic Knee Pain
• Protect Your Baby's Smile

March 05, 2010

• More Info Needed on Problems With Insulin Pumps
• Can You Talk Your Way to Happy?
• Air Travel Could Raise Risk for Heartbeat Irregularities
• Salmonella Scare Prompts Wide Product Recall
• Certain Bone Drugs May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
• New Prostate Cancer Guidelines Aim to Empower the Patient
• Clinical Trials Update: March 5, 2010
• Anti-Drinking Ads That Engender Guilt May Not Work
• Bans on Same-Sex Marriage May Affect Mental Health
• Identifying Older Drivers at Risk of Crashes
• Treating Gum Disease May Thwart Preterm Births
• Alcohol Influences How Memorable Trauma Might Be
• Blacks Less Likely to Abuse Alcohol
• Grinding Teeth at Night May Be a Sign of Daytime Stress
• Prion Disease in Mice May Help Advance Alzheimer's Research
• Freezing Technique May Stop Breast Cancer
• Years of Exposure to Traffic Pollution Raises Blood Pressure

March 04, 2010

• Pre-Diagnosis Diet Linked to Ovarian Cancer Survival
• Radiation Most Effective Soon After Breast Cancer Surgery
• New Hope for Migraine Patients
• Airway Injury Plaguing 9/11 First Responders
• As Pro Baseball Players Get Bigger, So Do Their Health Risks: Study
• Clinical Trials Update: March 4, 2010
• Shoulder Dislocations a Sports Hazard
• Vaccine for Asbestos-Related Cancer Looks Safe
• People With Asthma More Likely to Be Depressed
• Whole Grains Take a Bite Out of Type 2 Diabetes Risk
• Gut Bacteria May Spur Obesity, Research Suggests
• Gene Sequencing Yields Picture of Human Gut
• Hearts of Hospice Patients Being Needlessly Shocked
• Potassium-Rich Foods Do a Heart Good
• Chocolate May Make Some Strokes Less Likely
• New Drugs, Approaches Offer Hope Against Prostate Cancer
• As Temperatures Rise, So Do Cocaine Deaths

March 03, 2010

• Fitness May Boost Kids' Grades
• High Hormone Level Linked to Cancer Death in Older Men
• Food-borne Illnesses in U.S. Cost $152B Annually
• Clinical Trials Update: March 3, 2010
• Dental Problems Could Point to Meth Use
• New Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Unveiled
• Workplace Wellness Programs Work
• Glaucoma Begins in Mid-Brain, Not in Eye, Research Shows
• A Cheek Swab to Choose Your Diet Plan?
• People Still Trust Their Doctors Rather Than the Internet
• Oldest Epilepsy Drug Best for Children
• Newer Blood Test Predicts Diabetes, Heart Disease
• Coffee Is Generally Heart-Friendly
• You Can't Exercise Away TV's Toll on the Heart

March 02, 2010

• Secondhand Smoke Starts Damaging Arteries in Childhood
• Having Prediabetes May Not Kick-Start Prevention Efforts
• Child Obesity Rates Going Up
• A Purposeful Life May Stave Off Alzheimer's
• Asthma Rates Rising Across the U.S.
• For Some on Dialysis, Anemia Drugs Pose Risks
• Study Questions Value of Test for Peripheral Artery Disease
• U.S. Pays a Price for Dirty Air
• Sea Squirt Helps Researchers Test New Alzheimer's Drug
• Screen Time May Take a Toll on Kids' Relationships
• Clinical Trials Update: March 2, 2010
• Death After Discharge Rates Higher in Elderly ICU Patients
• Cluster of Genes Tied to Alcoholism

March 01, 2010

• BPA May Raise Risk of Asthma in Kids
• Low-Fat Diets Beat Low-Carb Regimen Long Term
• Risk of Childhood Obesity Higher Among Minorities
• New MRI May Lead to Better Brain Pictures
• Global Warming Kicks Up Allergy Storm
• Parents Still Worried About Vaccine Safety
• Clinical Trials Update: Mar. 1, 2010
• Clot Buster More Critical for Female Stroke Victims
• Primary Care Doctors Ordering Unnecessary Scans
• Obesity and Depression: A Vicious Circle?
• Scans Might Monitor Success of Alzheimer's Drugs
• Popular Diet Plans Can Unclog Arteries
• Some Parents Consider Hastening a Sick Child's Death
• It's Not Always Women and Children First
• Future Heart Disease May Be in Store for Obese Kids
• Hormone Outperforms Insulin in Diabetic Mice
• Watching Special Videos May Not Make Kids Brainier
• Cutting Salt Could Prevent Almost 500,000 Heart Attacks
• Routine Heart Tests for Athletes Would Save Lives
• Kids' Peanut Allergies Might Be Tamed: Study

February 28, 2010

• Household Dirt Won't Raise Asthma Risk in Infants
• Meat Might Be Behind Many Unidentified Allergic Reactions

February 27, 2010

• Penicillin Allergy Might Not Include Related Antibiotic
• Blood Test Might Sort Out Milk Allergies
• Marijuana Use Can Up Psychosis Risk

February 26, 2010

• Stents May Be Effective Weapon Against Stroke
• Twice as Many Women May Soon Be Diagnosed With Gestational Diabetes
• Early Liver Detection Methods Ineffective
• Scientists Unravel Mysteries of Intelligence
• Cutting Off Blood Flow to Heart Cuts Damage During Heart Attack
• Reading Remediation Seems to Rewire the Brain
• Small Dogs Traced Back to Middle Eastern Wolf
• Predicted 'Red Tide' Could Make Shellfish a Dangerous Dish
• Current Blood Thinners Face Tough Competition
• More Familiar Roads More Dangerous for Drivers
• New Treatment Eyed for Deadly Pancreatic Cancer
• New Clues to Lupus' Link With Heart Disease
• Genes Behind Tooth Development Discovered
• Zen May Thicken Brain, Thwart Pain
• Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 26, 2010
• Virus Unlikely to Cause Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Chronic Back Pain Soothed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

February 25, 2010

• Obesity, Lack of Exercise Heighten Arthritis Risk for Women
• Fatigue May Predict Heart Attack in Dialysis Patients
• Texas Girl Recovers From Rabies Without Intensive Care
• Virtually Everyone Should Get a Flu Shot: CDC
• Hospitals Urged to Start Recycling
• Removing Lymph Nodes May Boost Endometrial Cancer Survival
• Gene Mutation in Mice Sheds Light on Autism
• Preventive Mastectomy in Opposite Breast Boosts Survival Only Slightly
• Wii-Gaming Could Aid Stroke Rehab
• Coffee Drinking May Lower Stroke Risk
• As Health Reform Summit Looms, Battle Lines Are Drawn
• Vitamin B3 May Help Repair Brain After a Stroke
• Health Insurance Competition Vanishing: Study
• Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 25, 2010

February 24, 2010

• Existing Health Programs Could Help More Kids With Asthma
• Parents' Divorce Doesn't Harm College-Age Kids
• Fitness Boosts Brain Power in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
• Third of Young U.S. Adults Lack Health Insurance
• Two Babies Born a Year Apart After Ovary Transplant
• Naptime Helps Babies Remember New Things
• Happy Marriage Cuts Men's Risk for Stroke
• Shortage of Black Doctors Rooted in Social, Economic Ills
• Strokes Up Among the Young, Down Among the Old
• Black Women at Higher Risk of Birth-Related Heart Problem
• Study Reports Progress Against Fatal Brain Cancer
• Trouble Recognizing Faces Could Be Genetic
• New Bone Drug May Prevent Fractures But Raise Clot Risk
• Think You're Lactose Intolerant? Maybe Not
• Heart Stem Cells Move Closer to Human Treatments
• Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 24, 2010

February 23, 2010

• New Heart CT Scans Deliver Far Less Radiation: Study
• Doctors Working Less, Earning Less
• FDA: No Decision on Whether to Pull Diabetes Drug Avandia Off the Market
• Happy People More Likely to Try Something New
• Antidepressants in Pregnancy May Delay Developmental Milestones
• Dry Weather Boosts Odds of Flu Outbreaks
• Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 23, 2010
• Hospital-Acquired Sepsis, Pneumonia a 'Growing Menace'
• Exercise Can Quiet Anxiety That Comes With Illness
• More Expensive Hospital Care May Not Mean Better
• Access to Mammograms Drops After Guidelines Change
• Bitter Melon Extract May Slow, Stop Breast Cancer
• Mammogram Plus MRI Cost-Effective in High-Risk Women
• Hospital Stays May Spur Brain Decline in Seniors
• Two Sepsis Treatments Look Equally Effective
• Tests to Measure Safety of Anti-Clotting Drugs of Limited Value
• Gestures or Words? To the Brain, It's the Same

February 22, 2010

• More Bars Equals More Assaults, Study Finds
• Acupuncture May Ease Depression During Pregnancy
• Pediatricians Want Redesign of Hot Dogs, Candy to Curb Kids' Choking
• Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 22, 2010
• Testicular Cancer Survivors May Have Hormone Deficiency
• Information Gap Could Delay Lung Cancer Therapy in Blacks
• Report Calls High Blood Pressure a 'Neglected Disease'
• Genetic Mutation Linked to Prostate Cancer in Blacks
• Deadly Hybrid Flu Possible
• ICU Patients Gain From Team Approach to Care
• Doctors Have Many Ways to Say 'No'
• Patients Do Better at Hospitals That Follow Stroke Guidelines
• Statins May Benefit Prostate Cancer Patients
• Excessive Weight Gain During Pregnancy Raises Gestational Diabetes Risk
• Two Surgical Methods Equally Successful for Prostate Cancer

February 21, 2010

• Realistic Physical Goals Can Make You a Winner
• Afternoon Nap Might Make You Smarter

February 20, 2010

• As Temperature Plummets, It's Still Safe to Exercise

February 19, 2010

• Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 19, 2010
• Facebook Profiles Don't Stretch the Truth
• Dips in Breast Cancer Rates Seen Most in Affluent Women
• Surgery Alone May Thwart Stage 1 Lung Cancer
• Second Language Comes Faster When Taught in Own Accent
• Gas Cooking Might Up Your Cancer Risk
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome-Virus Link Questioned
• When Seniors Tutor Kids, They Sharpen Their Own Minds As Well
• Chickens May Provide Clues to Color Vision
• Traumatic Amputations in Children Have High Costs
• Protein Appears Key to Intestinal Balance
• Green Tea May Ward Off Eye Disease
• Gene Therapy Shows Promise Against HIV
• Teens Might Exercise More If They Think It's Fun
• Dolphins May Warn of Health Risks in Humans
• Drug Improved Survival in Mice With Cystic Fibrosis

February 18, 2010

• Happiness Protects Your Heart
• Kidneys From Older Donors Suitable for Seniors
• Tired Teens Prone to Car Crashes
• Chronic Migraines Take a Greater Toll
• Screens, Vaccine for HPV Less Beneficial in Older Women
• Oxycontin Abusers Often Rely on 'Leftover' Meds From Friends
• Device Helps Kids With Single-Sided Deafness
• High Rates of Childhood Leukemia Seen in Iraq Province
• FDA Issues Warning on Key Asthma Drugs
• Long-Distance Runners May Have Endurance in Their Genes
• New Technology Could Widen Reach of Vaccines
• Scientists Spot Genetic 'Fingerprints' of Individual Cancers
• Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 18, 2010
• Early On, Hormone Therapy May Raise Women's Heart Risks
• New Weight Loss Aid?
• Anxiety Disorder Patients Process Emotions Differently

February 17, 2010

• In San Diego, Hispanics Now Dominate HIV/TB Cases
• More Young Women Driving Drunk
• Tinnitus Not Usually an Inherited Condition
• Ibuprofen May Help Stave Off Parkinson's
• Bilberry Seems to Act Against Blood Sugar
• Garden-Grown Rhubarb May Have Anti-Cancer Properties
• True Signs of Autism May Not Appear Until 1st Birthday
• County-By-County Report Sizes Up Americans' Health
• Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 17, 2010
• Flat Head Syndrome Linked to Developmental Delays
• Brain Scan Shows What Beauty is Worth
• Rising Use of Medical Technologies Extending Americans' Lives
• Simple Concussion Test Measures Reaction Time
• Low-Dose Platelet Transfusions Deemed Safe
• Bilingualism Might Begin in the Womb

February 16, 2010

• Cell Phones, Video Games Don't Spur Teen Headaches
• King Tut's Demise Gets New Explanation
• Genetic Risk Score Doesn't Spot Heart Trouble in Women
• In Tests, Implanted Monitor Detects Atrial Fibrillation
• Women Need More Help After Heart Attack
• Aspirin May Boost Breast Cancer Survival
• FDA Tightens Controls on Anemia Drugs
• One in Two Children Has Chronic Health Issues
• Migraine Tied to Raised Multiple Sclerosis Risk
• Small Increase in Diabetes Risk Noted in Statin Patients
• Survey Finds Many Men Complaining of Ill-Fitting Condoms
• Added Drug Aids MS Treatment
• Most Americans Think It's Others Who Are Unhealthy
• Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 16, 2010
• Severe Sleep Apnea Has Silver Lining
• PTSD Treatment Still Lacking for Veterans
• Volunteering Can Bring Rewards Even in the Workplace

February 15, 2010

• Herpes Drug Might Also Slow HIV Progression
• Advance Toward Test for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
• TV Shows Often Botch Proper Seizure Responses
• Diabetes Drugs Avandia, Actos Tied to Fractures in Women
• Drugs That Shift Cell's Energy Find New Purpose
• Minorities Not Treated at Higher-Quality Centers
• Repeated Weight-Loss Surgery Carries Added Risks
• NSAIDs Won't Shield Against Skin Cancer
• Botox May Prevent Some Migraines
• 'Bonding' Hormone Might Help Some With Autism
• Elevators Can Bring Injury to Seniors
• Cigars, Pipes No 'Healthy' Alternative to Cigarettes
• After a Stroke, High Risk for a Recurrence
• 'Fishy Smell' May Keep Patients From Diabetes Drug
• Rapid Flu Test Most Accurate for Young Kids
• Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 15, 2010

February 14, 2010

• Office Romance OK With Most Folks

February 13, 2010

• Train Like an Olympian: Here's How
• Witnessing Uplifting Behavior May Spur Good Deeds

February 12, 2010

• Low-Dose Antibiotics May Promote Drug Resistance
• Restrictions on Plasma From Female Donors May Need Revisiting
• Gay Men's Evolutionary Role May Be to Help Protect Young Kin
• Wedding Band Makes Jealousy a Bigger Threat
• Mexican-Americans Most Active in U.S.
• Bill Clinton Back Home After Heart Procedure
• Too Much Mercury in Canned Tuna -- Or Is There?
• Heel-First Walking Conserves Energy
• Sweat Lodges, Steam Rooms Aren't for Detox
• Another Study Refutes Vaccination-Autism Link
• Pro Athletes' Brains React at Olympic Speed
• Breast Cancer Stats Differ Racially Despite Similar Mammogram Rates
• MRI May Not Add Value to Routine Breast Cancer Care
• Want to Find Love? Be Giving
• Girl Softball Players Suffering More Shoulder Injuries
• Research Sheds Light on Increasing Cerebral Palsy Rates Among Preemies
• 57 Million Americans Sickened by H1N1 Flu: CDC

February 11, 2010

• Poll Shows Eroding Support for Health Reform
• Movies Loaded With Images of Junk Food
• Quick Chest Pain Test Simplifies Discharge Decision
• Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 11, 2010
• Few Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer Take Tamoxifen
• Hormone May Prevent Aggressive Breast Cancer
• Vaccine Not Fail-Safe in Ongoing Mumps Outbreak
• Dark Chocolate May Lower Stroke Risk
• Scientists Decipher How Brain Handles Silence
• Low IQ May Up Heart Disease Risk
• Cognitive Skills May Shrink With Tamoxifen
• ADHD Brain May Be a Little Different
• Energy Drinks, Alcohol a Dangerous Mix
• TV Dramas Can Be More Persuasive Than News Reports
• Fitness a Factor in Snow Shoveling Injuries

February 10, 2010

• Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 10, 2010
• Scientists Discover How HIV Is Transmitted Between Men
• Physical Changes in Brain Linked to Altered Spirituality
• Women's Heart Disease Awareness Still Lacking
• Cyndi Lauper, Lady Gaga Put Spotlight on Women and HIV
• Voice Problems May Affect Social Life in Parkinson's
• Migraine Linked to Increased Heart Attack Risk
• Blacks in Nursing Homes Vaccinated Less Than Whites
• With Anorexia, Body May Hoard Fat in Bones
• Exposure to 9/11 Fumes Tied to Chronic Headaches
• For Some Breast Cancer Patients, Shorter Radiation Works Well
• Premature Death Could Await Obese Kids
• First Gene Variants Linked to Stuttering Discovered
• Strong 'Sweet Tooth' in Kids Tied to Family's Mental Health
• Flu Vaccine Safe for Infants 6 Weeks Old
• Scientists Pinpoint Area of Brain That Fears Losing Money
• New Diagnostic Guidelines for Mental Illnesses Proposed
• Autism-Related Hypersensitivity Better Understood

February 09, 2010

• Genes Play Role in Prognosis With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
• Gastric Banding Most Effective for Obese Teens
• Too Many With End-Stage Dementia Get Feeding Tubes
• Mom's Lifestyle in Early Pregnancy Affects Baby's Size
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Kids May Have Genetic Cause
• Vaccine May Prevent TB in People With HIV
• Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 9, 2010
• Tanning Bed Regulation Heats Up
• Drug May Ease Cognitive Effects of Huntington's
• ICU Patients at Risk for Rare Heart Rhythm Problem
• Women More Likely to Fail Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation
• FDA Seeks Reduction in Radiation From Medical Scans
• Paxil Blocks Tamoxifen, Lowers Survival Odds Against Breast Cancer
• Inflammatory Bowel Ups Risk for Blood Clots
• Medicare Cost-Saving Moves Can Backfire
• Drinking Milk While Pregnant May Lower Kids' MS Risk

February 08, 2010

• Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 8, 2010
• Soft Drinks Could Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk
• Beer for the Bones?
• Older Moms More Apt to Have Autistic Child
• Financial Woes Add Anxiety to Breast Cancer Diagnosis
• Mediterranean Diet May Help Keep You Smarter
• High Blood Pressure May Predict Dementia in Some Seniors
• Older Stroke Patients Are Getting Better Treatment
• Glaucoma Drugs May Play Role in Longer Life
• 'Third-Hand Smoke' Could Be Troublesome, Too
• Stem Cell Research Makes Another Advance
• Scientists Spot Genes Tied to Aging
• Drug Cures Osteoporosis in Mice
• Cleaning Agent Tied to Parkinson's in Study
• 3 Home Habits Help Youngsters Stay Slim
• Handgrip Strength Helps Predict Death Risk in Elderly

February 07, 2010

• Fibroids May Raise Risk of Stillbirth
• Ski Helmets Encouraged for All

February 06, 2010

• Spectators Need to Prepare for Olympic Games, Too

February 05, 2010

• Concussion Awareness for Young Athletes Gets Big Play
• As Swine Flu Fades, Experts Ponder Next Season
• Human Pacemakers Offer Hope to Ailing Dogs
• Dopamine Levels in Brain May Determine Social Status
• Kids Born Early in Year More Likely to Be Athletes?
• Depression in Pregnancy May Lead to Antisocial Teens
• Herbals Not the Answer for Asthma, Study Shows
• Super Bowl Stress Can Spark Heart Attacks
• Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 5, 2010
• Surgeons Suffering Work-Related Injuries
• Genome Mapped for Type 2 Diabetes
• Artificial Pancreas Helps Type 1 Diabetics During Sleep
• Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Not Cost-Effective: Study
• Agricultural Chemical Spray Linked to Birth Defect Risk
• Wound-Healing Maggots Succumb to Deadly Bacteria
• More Doses of MS Drug Raise Risk of Brain Infection

February 04, 2010

• Nanofiber Gel May Spur Growth of New Knee Cartilage
• Black and Hispanic Infants Much More Likely to Have HIV
• Campaign Calls for Limits on Doctors' Hours
• Tests Show Top Tuna Brands Have High Mercury Levels
• Biofeedback Now Seen as 'Regular' Medicine
• With C-Section, Stitches May Be Best
• Genes May Influence Preterm Births
• Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 4, 2010
• Natural Delivery OK in Cases of Intrauterine Growth Restriction
• Untreated, Mild May Become Major Depression
• Too Few Adults Get Recommended Vaccinations
• Government to Pay for More Than Half of U.S. Health Care Costs
• Now in Living Color: Dinosaurs
• Review Spotlights Clues to Serious Childhood Infection
• Steroids May Be Overrated in Treatment of COPD
• 'Gene Doping' May Be Next Wave of Sports Tampering

February 03, 2010

• Winter Sun Warrants Sunscreen
• Biking to School Boosts Kids' Fitness
• Kidney Function May Be Tied to Bone Loss
• Immigrants at Lower Stroke Risk Than Long-Term Residents?
• Visual Processing Plays Role in Body Dysmorphic Disorder
• Wii Popularity Leads to New Kind of Gaming Injury
• Brain Scans Suggest Some Vegetative Patients May Be Aware
• Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Raises Suicide Risk
• Internet Addicts More Prone to Depression
• Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 3, 2010
• Mealtime a Challenge for Some With Autism
• Tylenol May Protect Kidneys After Severe Muscle Damage
• When Counseling Costs, Response Dwindles
• Brain Damage Seen in People With Severe Sleep Apnea
• Very Obese People May Be Missing Genes
• Organ Transplant Drug Keeps Immune System in Check

February 02, 2010

• Fish Oil Helped Stave Off Psychosis in Study Patients
• Using Nicotine Patch Longer Boosts Efforts to Quit
• Fat-Burning Chemical Points to New Weight-Loss Drug
• Lead Exposure May Contribute to ADHD
• Later Puberty Seen for Obese Boys
• Flawed Autism Study Retracted by Medical Journal
• Spanish-Speaking Mothers Less Likely to Turn on TV
• Serotonin May Be Key to Sudden Infant Deaths
• Protein Levels in Urine Help Predict Kidney Function
• Analysis Examines Ultrasound Use for Blood Clots
• CT Scans Deemed Best for Checking Heart Arteries
• Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 2, 2010
• Study Suggests High HIV Rate Among African Teens
• Smoker's Own Secondhand Smoke Adds to Health Risks
• Children Likelier to See Dentist if Parents Go Too

February 01, 2010

• Abstinence-Only Classes Reduced Sexual Activity, Study Found
• Long Before Symptoms, Blood May Reveal Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Herbal Remedies Can Cause Cardiac Problems
• Mutating Genes May Lead to Premature Births
• Obama Proposes $911 Billion for Health and Human Services
• Genetic Variants in Depressed People Raise Suicide Risk
• Experts Issue Warning on Prostate Hormone Therapy
• Poor Mental Functioning May Predict Stroke
• Diabetes Drug Helps Dieting Teens Lose Weight
• Preventive Steps Helped Summer Campers Avoid Swine Flu
• As Kids Age, Secondary Schools Offer Less Support
• Loving Foster Homes Improve Kids' Attention, Impulsivity
• Fewer Childhood Deaths From Rheumatic Disease
• Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 1, 2010
• Stem Cell, Bone Marrow Transplants Both Benefit Leukemia Patients
• Antidepressants After Stroke May Boost Mental Ability

January 31, 2010

• Workers Fear Stigma of Seeking Mental Health Care
• Laugh and the World Understands
• Sleep and Do Better

January 30, 2010

• For the Knee, Shoes and Playing Surface Matter

January 29, 2010

• Targeting Cancer Stem Cells May Eradicate Tumors
• Immune System 'Memory' Gets a Boost in Mouse Study
• Brain 'Thermostat' May Suppress Non-Essential Information
• Parkinson's More Common in Northeast, Midwest
• Men Likely to Research a Purchase, Not Ask for Advice
• Herceptin Again Proves Mettle Against Breast Cancer
• Bees Can Be Trained to Recognize Face-Like Patterns
• To Boost Your Memory, Take a Break
• Three-Fourths of Cancer Patients Have Severe Flares of Pain
• Sedation Linked to Longer Stay in ICU
• Tune Up Your Health
• Insurers Must Offer Equal Coverage for Those With Emotional, Addiction Problems
• Genital Herpes' Reactivation Better Understood
• Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 29, 2010
• Fake Drugs Bought on the Web Pose Big Health Risks
• Scientists Decode Brain Cancer Cell Line

January 28, 2010

• Personal History Linked to Feelings of Betrayal
• Symptoms Alone Don't Spot Ovarian Cancer Early
• Some Childhood Cancer Survivors Face More Challenges at School
• 'Mirror Therapy' Appears to Reduce Post-Amputation Pain
• CT Scans Reduce Unneeded Appendectomies in Women
• Kids' Use of Alternative Therapies Often Mimics Parents'
• Over 70 and Overweight May Add Years to Life
• Haitian Children Need Specific Relief Efforts
• Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 28, 2010
• Stress Hormone Could Be Key to Alcoholism
• Kids' Screenings in Place, But Referrals Lacking
• Virtual Colonoscopy a Good Bet for Elderly
• Too Little Vitamin D May Worsen Asthma
• Omega-3 Supplements Don't Reduce Risk of Preterm Birth
• Your Body Moves Through Time With Your Mind
• Injections May Boost Knee Surgery Success

January 27, 2010

• Barefoot Best for Running?
• Scientists Turn Mouse Skin Cells Into Nerve Cells
• Too Much Alcohol Impairs Seniors' Thinking
• Alcohol Affects Baby's Pain Regulation
• Rotavirus Vaccine Could Save Millions of Children Worldwide
• Raising Co-Pays for Doctor Visits Raises Seniors' Hospital Use
• Tight Blood Sugar Control May Raise Risk of Death
• Are Two Mommies as Good as Mom and Dad?
• Antidepressants May Complicate Breast-Feeding
• Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 27, 2010
• One 'Type A' Trait May Actually Lower Work Stress
• Green Tea May Help Treat Uterine Fibroids
• New Test Might 'Smell' Early Stage Lung Cancer
• New Scan May Help Find Aggressive Prostate Tumors
• Aging of Blood Stem Cells May Be Reversible

January 26, 2010

• New Drug Slows Advanced Kidney Cancer
• Young Smokers May Be More Apt to Try Pot
• Skipping Insulin May Not Be Uncommon
• Amputation Affects Sexes Differently
• Premature Aging of the Brain Seen in HIV Patients
• Flame-Retardant Chemical Linked to Conception Problems
• U.S. Bans Texting by Truck and Bus Drivers
• Intensive Insulin Therapy Won't Boost Septic Shock Survival
• Burning Heart Tissue Beats Atrial Fibrillation
• Shot Protects Against Chickenpox After Exposure
• Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 26, 2010
• Bone Loss May Accompany Dental Implants
• In Injury-Prone Soccer, Headers Aren't the Problem
• Decade of Decline in U.S. Teen Pregnancies Ends
• Intensive Rectal Cancer Treatment Shows Promise

January 25, 2010

• Dog Flu Risk Highest Where Canines Mingle
• Genes, Diet Offer New Clues to Parkinson's Disease
• New Guidelines Suggest Botox for Cerebral Palsy
• Newborns of Smokers Have Abnormal Blood Pressure
• Female Teachers Pass on Math Anxieties
• More Proof Exercise Leads to Healthier Aging
• Black Liver Cancer Patients Face Worst Odds
• Male Abusers Often Sabotage Birth Control With Partners
• Listing Calories on Fast-Food Menus Cuts Kids' Intake
• Scientists Find Way to Track Flesh-Eating Bacteria
• For Lower Blood Pressure, Low-Carb Diet May Be Best
• Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 25, 2010
• Prostate Cancer Care Varies By Hospital Type
• Wooden Toilet Seats Can Trigger Children's Rash
• Discovery Links Genes to Pancreatic Cancer
• Early EKG Seems to Improve Odds After Heart Attack
• Ambidextrous Children at Higher Risk for Learning Problems

January 24, 2010

• Downhill Sports Can Take a Dangerous Turn

January 23, 2010

• Self-Image Linked to Activity in Frontal Lobe of Brain
• Did Ancient Egyptian Makeup Have Protective Powers?

January 22, 2010

• Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 22, 2010
• Combo Therapy Shows Promise Against Brain Cancer
• Llama Research Aids Defense Against Potential Bioweapon
• Drug Combo Blocks HIV Infection in Mice
• Vitamin D May Lower Colon Cancer Risk
• Even in War Zones, Battle Doesn't Cause Most Injuries
• Stillborn Case Linked to Bleeding Gums During Pregnancy
• Video Gaming Just Might Fight Aging
• Discrimination May Lead to Smoking in Boys
• Quitting Smoking Doubles Survival in Early Stage Lung Cancer
• Potty Training Best Between Ages 2 and 3
• Environment Crucial to Boosting Child's Reading Skills
• Stress, Anxiety Can Up Risk of Depression in Pregnancy
• Gene Variation May Speed Recurrence of Stomach Cancer
• Obesity Tied to Common Kidney Cancer

January 21, 2010

• U.S. Birth Weights Falling, But Reasons Unclear
• New Test Catches Most Pancreatic Cancers Early
• Rocking Embryos Might Boost IVF Success
• Dual Treatment Cuts Dangerous Hospital Infection
• Scientists Read Brain's Magnetic Fields to Spot PTSD
• Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 21, 2010
• Radiation Dose Lower With Digital Mammography
• Common Breast Cancer Traced to Cell Origins
• Combo Test Might Spot Ovarian Cancer Early
• Genetics Used to Track Transmission of MRSA Bacteria
• 1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has High Cholesterol
• FDA Warns of Heart Risks With Diet Drug
• As Obesity Increases, So Does Stroke Risk
• Smokers More Prone to Long-Term Prescription Painkiller Use
• Chemicals in Carpets, Non-Stick Pans Tied to Thyroid Disease
• Blood Test Spots Colon Cancer, Polyps

January 20, 2010

• Senate Upset Foils Democrats' Health Reform Agenda
• Asian Air May Be Worsening Ozone Over U.S.
• New Gene ID'd in Brittle Bone Disease
• Even Mild Lung Disease Affects the Heart
• Small Cuts in Salt Intake Spur Big Drops in Heart Trouble
• First Oral Medications For MS Show Promise
• Experts Push 7 Steps to Heart Health
• U.S. Kids Using Media Almost 8 Hours a Day
• Painless 'Plasma Jets' Instead of Dental Drill?
• Brain Scans Reveal Video Gamers' Secrets
• How the Apple Keeps the Doctor Away
• No Role Found for Birds in Swine Flu Pandemic
• New Disinfectant Could Help Hospitals Fight Germs
• Medical Students Supportive of Alternative Medicine
• New Treatment Eyed for Hepatitis C
• Malaria Parasite Infects Gorillas, Not Just Humans

January 19, 2010

• Monkey Brain 'Hardwired' for Simple Math
• Should HPV Test Replace the Pap Smear?
• Mouse Study May Advance Multiple Sclerosis Research
• In Europe, Most Men Can Trace Roots to Near East Migrants
• Shedding Light on Why Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help the Heart
• Excess Weight Poses Anesthesia Challenge
• Statins Show Promise Against Sickle Cell
• Tobacco Toxin Helps a Protein Cause Lung Cancer
• Stem Cells Become Functioning Neurons in Mice
• Overdoses From Prescription Painkillers on the Rise
• Compulsive Dogs Yield Clues to Human OCD, Autism
• Adding Fish Oil to IV May Speed Sepsis Recovery
• Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 19, 2010
• Complex Weight-Loss Plans Erode Dieters' Resolve
• Current Smoking Can Worsen Lung Cancer
• Compounds Identified That Might Treat Nerve Diseases

January 18, 2010

• Newly Identified Gene Variants Linked to Diabetes
• Women's Natural Scent Most Attractive to Men
• Federal Panel Urges Obesity Screening for Kids Ages 6 and Up
• Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 18, 2010
• Self-Control Just Might Be Contagious
• Voice Control Needs Time to Develop After Cochlear Implant
• Cost of Psoriasis Drugs Rising Faster Than Others
• For Very Obese, Gastric Bypass May Extend Life
• Study Questions Need for Emergency Appendectomies
• Frequent Mental Lapses May Precede Alzheimer's
• Most Fast-Food French Fries Cooked in Unhealthiest Oil
• Erectile Dysfunction Predicts Heart Disease
• Traditional Surgery Not Always Best for Abdominal Aneurysm
• For Heart Health, Focus on Risk Factors
• Immune Response Better With Skin Scratch Vaccination
• Parents Not Taking Concussions Seriously Enough

January 17, 2010

• Why We Keep Looking and Looking for Lost Items
• Shots Relieve Children's Hay Fever, Cut Expenses

January 16, 2010

• Novice Poker Players Don't Know When to Walk Away

January 15, 2010

• From Risky Health Status to a Better Life
• Moderate Radiation Tied to Heart Disease, Stroke
• Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 15, 2010
• Blacks With Diabetes Urged to Cut Calories, Salt
• Treating Low Growth Hormone in Childhood May Thwart Later Ills
• The Pill May Decrease Bone Density
• Blacks Often Misdiagnosed With Schizophrenia, Author Says
• Tylenol Recall Expands to Include Other OTC Meds
• Money for Biomedical Research Cut in Recent Years
• Traffic Crashes Send 3.5 Million to ERs
• Diabetes Drug Looks Safe for Heart Failure Patients
• Health Agencies Express Concern Over BPA
• 55 Million Americans Sickened by Swine Flu So Far
• Bioengineered Skin Grafts Control Blood Pressure in Mice
• Race, Weight May Influence Success of Prostate Surgery
• Girls' Soccer Injuries Plummet After Exercise Program

January 14, 2010

• No Sign of Superbugs in Isolated Polar Bears
• Leading COPD Drug Won't Harm Heart: FDA
• Artificial Pancreas Prototype in Development for Type 1 Diabetics
• More Evidence That Statins Cut Stroke Risk
• Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 14, 2010
• Mail-Order May Help People Stick to Med Regimens
• Lung Infection Up in Wake of Kids' Pneumonia Vaccine
• 1 in 4 U.S. Teen Girls Involved in Violent Behavior
• Stabilizing Spine May Be Waste of Time in Gun, Knife Victims
• Evolving Strains of HIV May Cause Wave of Drug Resistance
• Haiti Faces Serious Health Risks in Quake's Wake
• Stress of Caring for Disabled Spouse Raises Stroke Threat
• Deadly 'Choking Game' Still Common Among Kids
• CT Scans Spot Many Kidney Abnormalities
• Incorrect Cell Lines Used for Worldwide Cancer Research
• Lawmakers Getting Closer to Health Care Reform
• New Anti-Clotting Drug Outperforms Plavix

January 13, 2010

• Loss of Smell Could Be Early Sign of Alzheimer's
• Stress on Cells Can Turn Them Cancerous
• Some Blood Pressure Drugs May Stave Off Dementia
• Therapy May Relieve Breast Cancer Surgery Complication
• Strides Made in Lung Cancer Treatment
• Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 13, 2010
• For Achilles Overuse, Plasma Injections Look No Better Than Placebo
• Males' Y Chromosome Not in Decline
• Cutting Parkinson's Drug Dose Linked to Withdrawal Effects
• Migraine, Depression May Have Genetic Link
• Transplanted Trachea Grows Own Blood Supply in Patient's Arm
• Deployment Takes Toll on Army Wives
• Newer Drug More Effective in Psoriasis Treatment
• Why Antidepressants Don't Work for Everyone
• U.S. Obesity Rates Leveling Off, But Still High
• Chemical BPA Linked to Heart Disease Risk
• Taking Viagra Won't Spur Risky Sexual Behavior
• A Good Night's Slumber Won't Reverse Chronic Sleep Loss
• Vitamin D Plus Calcium Guards Against Fractures

January 12, 2010

• Faster Heart Rate May Raise Risk of Heart Attack Death
• Doctors Put Off End-of-Life Talks With Terminally Ill
• Report Card on Tobacco Control Laws a Mixed Bag
• Men, Women Respond to Stress Differently
• Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 12, 2010
• Long-Term Statin Use Best Way to Cut Cardiovascular Deaths
• Gene Variant Could Lower Alzheimer's Risk
• Could a Bigger Bottom Boost Health?
• Alzheimer's Drug Might Help Prevent Esophageal Cancer
• Combo PET-CT Scans Can Spot Hidden Cancers
• Green Tea May Lower Lung Cancer Risk
• With Pancreatic Cancer, Age Factors Into Familial Risk
• FocusDriven Seeks to Crack Down on Distracted Drivers

January 11, 2010

• Why Light Hurts During Migraines
• Genetic Marker for Aggressive Prostate Cancer Found
• Misconnections in Developing Brain May Cause Autism
• Seat Belts, Bike Helmets Go Unused in Movies Aimed at Kids
• Why You Eat for the Joy of It
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Lowers Flu Shot Effectiveness
• Marijuana Compounds Could Beat Back Brain Cancer
• Antipsychotics Still Widely Used in U.S. Nursing Homes
• Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 11, 2010
• Confidence Helps Boost Teenage Girls' Math Skills
• To Circumcise or Not?
• Exercise May Stave Off Mental Decline
• TV Watching May Shorten Your Life
• Very Low Levels of Lead Harm Kids' Kidneys: Study
• More Aggressive Treatment for Weekend Stroke
• PET Scan Improves Diagnosis of Parkinsonism: Study

January 10, 2010

• Power Really May Lead to Moral Hypocrisy

January 09, 2010

• Psychotherapy May Help Teen Girls Avoid Obesity
• Younger Hunters Prey to Treestand Injuries

January 08, 2010

• Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 8, 2010
• As Swine Flu Ebbs, Officials Stress Importance of Vaccine
• Study Suggests Way to 'Mop Up' Leukemia Cells
• Blood Pressure Drugs Might Fight Diabetic Retinopathy
• Nutrient 'Cocktail' Appears to Improve Dementia Symptoms
• Key to Hepatitis C May Be Two Cellular Proteins
• For Fitness, Cutting Calories May Not Be Enough
• Older Antidepressant May Treat Heart Failure
• Short School Closures Won't Shut Down Flu
• Two-Thirds of American Teens Need More Shut-Eye
• Baby Boomers Still Doing Drugs as Seniors
• After Cochlear Implant, Music Therapy May Aid Speech
• Coffee Cuts Liver Scarring in Hepatitis C
• Novel Bandage Might Help Preserve Donor Organs
• Common Radio Frequency Tag Readers Might Trouble Pacemakers
• Celebrex Might Thwart Inherited Skin Cancers
• Airport Full Body Scanners Pose No Health Threat : Experts

January 07, 2010

• Streamlined Stem Cell Procedure May Speed Up Research
• Childhood Cancer Survivors Targets for Heart Disease
• Calorie Counts on Food Labeling Often Off
• Stored Fats May Make Cancer Cells More Aggressive
• Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 7, 2010
• Key to Cocaine Addiction May Lead to Treatment
• Diabetes Meds May Be Falling Through 'Doughnut Hole'
• Leading COPD Drug May Raise Chances of Heart Trouble
• EPA Unveils Stricter Smog Standards
• When Smokers Call Quit Lines, Positive Approach May Be Best
• Pet Frogs Behind Salmonella Outbreak
• As Swine Flu Wanes, Don't Be Fooled
• Could Your Cell Phone Help Shield You From Alzheimer's?
• Slim Risk of Death After Joint Replacement
• Assisted Living More Accessible to Well-Off
• St. John's Wort Doesn't Ease Irritable Bowel Syndrome

January 06, 2010

• Need a New Hand? One Day, You May Be Able to Regrow One
• Smog Standards Need Tightening, Activists Say
• Showing Kids How Fast They Eat May Help Them Shape Up
• Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 6, 2010
• Cellular Tweak Helps Mice Burn More Fat
• Lower Vitamin D Levels in Blacks May Up Heart Risks
• Using Light to Silence Harmful Brain Activity
• Alzheimer's 'Cocktail' Shows Promise
• Bitter Cold Poses Health Dangers
• Fat May Help Build Bone Mass in Girls
• Abused Kids More Prone to Migraines in Adulthood
• New Brain Scan May Help Spot Alzheimer's
• Genetic Clues May Point to Better Lymphoma Treatments
• Two Methods Help Prevent Infections After Surgery
• Insect Cells Instead of Eggs for Swine Flu Vaccine?

January 05, 2010

• Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 5, 2010
• Young, Overweight Fall Prey to Weight-Loss Spam
• Pomegranate May Fight Some Breast Cancers
• Fat Hormone Controls Gene Linked to Diabetes
• Restless Legs Linked to Erectile Dysfunction
• Markers for Ovarian Cancer May Show Up Years Earlier
• Hazards of Obesity Now Rival Smoking in U.S.
• Autism May Cluster Among Highly Educated
• New Approaches Could Bring Better Depression Treatments
• Key Protein May Fight Cocaine Addiction
• Stem Cells Likely to Help Genetic Disorders First
• Severely Depressed Gain Most from Antidepressants
• Start Mammograms by 40, Breast Imaging Experts Say
• U.S. Spending on Health Care Slowed in 2008
• Nurse Visitations May Improve Girls' Future Behavior

January 04, 2010

• Genes May Put Black Americans at Risk for Diabetes
• Molecule Could Help Block Sexual Transmission of HIV
• Key Protein Could Put Brakes on Cancer's Blood Supply
• Experimental Drug May Help in Brain, Prostate Cancers
• No Proof Yet That Special Diets Ease Autism
• Without Chickenpox Shot, Kids' Risk Rises Ninefold
• For Better Health in New Year, Add Exercise to Your Day
• Markers Predict Kids' Risk of Diabetes as Adults
• Most Depressed Adults Going Without Treatment
• Poverty, Poor Education Shave Years Off the Life Span
• Quitting Smoking Can Raise Diabetes Risk
• Using Kitchen Spoons Ups Risk of Dosing Errors
• New Childhood Vaccines Schedules Released
• More Toddlers, Young Children Given Antipsychotics

January 03, 2010

• Ear Infections: New Thinking on What to Do
• For Baby and Mom Alike, Breast-Feeding May Be Best

January 01, 2010

• Health Care Reform, Swine Flu Top Health News for 2009
• Might Surgical Weight Loss Put Bones at Risk?
• Sinus Surgery Brings Relief to Many
• It's Not a Hangover, It's an Allergic Reaction

December 31, 2009

• As Problems Accumulate, Frailty May Set In
• Add Some Woof! to Your Workout
• Procedure Boosts Outcomes in Implantable Defibrillator Patients
• Tarantula Owners, Mind Your Eyes
• A Toast a Day May Help the Heart
• Clues to Cancer That Could Wipe Out Tasmanian Devils
• As U.S. Ages, Health Care May Need to Change
• Her Music Eases the End for Dying Patients
• Drinking, Walking on New Year's Eve Risky Business
• Volunteering May Keep Elderly Stronger
• Laser Deemed Best Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy
• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 31, 2009

December 30, 2009

• Living With a Smoker Puts Kids at Risk for Emphysema
• Placebo Effect Helps Some Psoriasis Patients
• Acupuncture May Cut Hot Flashes, Boost Sex Drive in Breast Cancer Patients
• For Kids, All Activity May Not Be Equal
• Heel Pain Usually Relieved With Stretching Regimen
• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 30, 2009
• If Ski Injury Occurs, Plans for Fun Go Downhill Fast
• Stem Cells Might Reverse Heart Damage From Chemo
• Exaggerating a Threat to Weight Goals May Help Self-Control
• Nerve Stimulation Device Doesn't Ease Most Back Pain
• Heart Attacks More Common in Winter
• Swine Flu Not As Infectious Among Young Adults As First Feared

December 29, 2009

• New Guidelines Urge A1C Test for Diabetes Diagnosis
• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 29, 2009
• In U.S., Prescription Drug Abuse Is Growing
• Caution Can Help Keep Elderly Safe During Winter
• Winter Exercise Can Lift Your Spirits
• Diabetics Less Prone Now to End-Stage Kidney Disease
• Indoor Allergies Common in Winter
• Ginkgo Won't Slow Decline of Aging Brain
• No Added Risk Seen for ICU Patients Monitored Remotely
• Study Questions FDA Approvals of Cardiac Devices
• Precautions Allow for Smooth Travel While Pregnant
• Disinfectant Misuse Might Help Germs Resist Antibiotics

December 28, 2009

• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 28, 2009
• Phone Apps Dialing Up Eating Disorders
• Half of Men Fail to Check if Vasectomy is Working
• Sun Protection Advised Year-Round
• Twins Provide Clues to Lupus
• Cavity-Causing Bacteria May Have Originated in Gut
• Low Thyroid Levels May Up Need for Assisted Delivery
• Top Reasons Those 'Get Fit' Resolutions Don't Stick
• Study Debunks Notion of 'Healthy Obese' Man
• Bedside Exam Trumps Scan for Post-Brain Surgery Monitoring
• Elderly Report Rising Rates of Disability After 20-Year Decline

December 27, 2009

• Many Women Quit Breast-Feeding Early

December 26, 2009

• Skin Needs Protection From Winter Weather

December 25, 2009

• Eat Up, But Eat Healthy This Holiday Season
• Heavier Sons Tied to Higher Death Risk for Parents
• Keep Fire Safety in Mind as You Celebrate
• Don't Invite Holiday Stress Into Your Home

December 24, 2009

• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 24, 2009
• Progress Reported in Regenerating Blood Vessels
• Tylenol May Ease Headaches and Heartaches
• Stem Cell Research Gets a Boost From Vitamin C
• Video Games Could Boost Certain Thinking Skills
• Discovery in Lungs May Lead to Treatment for Respiratory Virus
• New Weapon May Help Battle Bird Flu
• New Treatment Eyed for Ewing's Sarcoma
• Swine Flu May Be Rewriting the Flu-Season Script
• Research Reveals How Breast Cancer Rearranges Genome
• Senate Passes Health Reform Package
• Scientists Find Molecular Switch Related to Huntington's
• Poison Likely Helped Prehistoric 'Raptor' Kill Prey
• Marijuana 'Munchies' May Be Rooted in Biology
• Gene Mutations Behind Brain Reduction

December 23, 2009

• Alzheimer's May Stave Off Cancer, and Vice Versa
• Lithium Beats Valproate for Long-Term Bipolar Therapy
• Gene Discovery Sheds Light on Children's Asthma
• High Lipoprotein Levels Can Cause Heart Disease
• Kids Can Pass Pneumonia Bug to Older Relatives During Holidays
• Swine Flu Hits Pregnant Women, Kids Hardest
• Mom's Job Could Boost Baby's Odds for Birth Defect
• Teen Marijuana Use Might Have Lasting Effects on Mood, Anxiety
• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 23, 2009
• Melanoma Less Common in Blacks But Deadlier
• Contraceptive Depo-Provera May Weaken Bones
• Nearly 5 Million Doses of Nasal Swine Flu Vaccine Recalled
• Two Genes Work in Tandem to Spur Deadliest Brain Cancer
• Pollution May Boost Pneumonia Risk for Seniors
• Post-Surgical Risks Highest in Older Adults

December 22, 2009

• Amino Acid May Be Key to Strong Teeth
• Gene Therapy Holds Promise for Emphysema
• Many High-Risk Women Refuse Breast MRI
• Health Reform Package Continues to Advance
• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 22, 2009
• Aspirin During Pregnancy May Help Preemies
• Airbags Appear Safe for Pregnant Women
• As Swine Flu Wanes, So Does Public's Fear
• Ingredient in Botanicals Tied to Urinary Cancer
• Sun, Smoke, Extra Weight Add Years to Skin
• Heart Risk Tied to Inflammatory Protein
• The 'Pill' Offers Benefits Beyond Birth Control
• Patient Factors Mar Accuracy of Multi-Detector CT Scans

December 21, 2009

• Experts Say CPR by Untrained Bystander a Good Idea
• With Cardiac Rehab, More Is Better: Study
• Allergens Worsen Sinusitis
• Depressed People Can't Hold Onto Happiness
• Facial Symmetry May Be Best Beauty Secret
• Breast-Feeding May Protect a Woman's Heart
• U.S. Births Reach Record High
• Single Shot of H1N1 Vaccine May Be Enough for Kids
• Doctors Urge Parents to Lower Volume Controls on Holiday Electronics
• Imagine Food Aromas That Prevent Overeating
• Diabetes Insight Could Lead to Better Treatments
• Texting While Driving Raises Crash Risk Sixfold
• Myrrh May Lower High Cholesterol
• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 21, 2009

December 20, 2009

• Santa Not the Best Role Model for Kids' Health
• Be Careful What You Wish For This Holiday Season

December 19, 2009

• Child Safety Belongs at Top of Holiday Decorating List
• Hoping for a Happy Family Holiday? Here's How

December 18, 2009

• Spiritual Needs Rank High as Death From Cancer Nears
• Natural Heart Drugs May Combat Colon Cancer
• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 18, 2009
• Scientists Spot Source of Hurdle to AIDS Vaccine
• Post-Surgery Infection Can Add $60,000 to Hospital Bill
• Blacks Have Less 'Bad Fat' Than Whites
• Brain Imaging Sheds Light on Social Woes Related to Autism
• Medication Adherence Varies Between Races
• More Medicinal Uses for Pomegranate
• One in 110 U.S. Children Has Autism
• Alcoholics May Never Fully Regain Balance
• Kids in Home-Based Day Care Lack Exercise
• For a Lighter Hangover, Avoid Darker Drinks
• Rabies Vaccine Protects Against Monkey Version of HIV
• Marijuana, Alcohol Addiction May Share Genes
• Better Educated May Have Greater Asthma Control

December 17, 2009

• STDs Common Among Sexually Active Teen Girls in Cities
• Mouth Area Wrinkles More in Women Than Men
• 'Sexting' by Kids Begets Fretting by Parents
• Scientists Link Molecule to Severe Swine Flu
• Swine Flu Wanes, But Future Uncertain
• Doctor's Orders Influence Baby's Sleep Position
• Could Omega-3s Boost Blood Fat Levels?
• Wide Array of Stores Now Sell High-Calorie Snacks
• Obesity, Inactivity Keeping Heart Health Stats Down
• Protein Examined for Role in Liver Cancer
• Witnesses to Bullying May Suffer Most of All
• Teens Think Smoking More Dangerous Than Drinking, Drugs
• Most Stem Cells Used in Research Come From Whites
• New Theory Emerges on Darwin's Illness
• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 17, 2009

December 16, 2009

• Foodborne E. Coli Suspected in Urinary Tract Infections
• Synthetic Platelets Put the Brakes on Blood Loss
• Steroid Shots Tested to Treat Diabetes-Related Eye Disease
• For Babies' Sake, Pregnancy Spacing Matters
• Amputee Athlete Tells Her Story
• Pros and Cons of Electronic Medical Records Weighed
• Leprosy Genes Identified
• Acute Kidney Failure Often Ends With Dialysis
• Gene Variant Seems to Guard Against Asthma, COPD
• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 16, 2009
• Implanted Defibrillator Might Extend Life
• Over 45 Million Americans Now Lack Health Insurance
• Life Expectancy in U.S. Hits New High
• Smaller Fingers Give Women Better Sense of Touch
• New Stroke Tool May Predict Early Recurrence

December 15, 2009

• Nearsightedness on the Increase
• HIV Therapy Linked to Fewer Suicides
• Boosting Kids' Stroke IQ May Save Lives
• Breast Growth in Boys Might Be Linked to Plastics Chemical
• Wider Adult Screening May Mean Fewer Children With Cystic Fibrosis
• Fat Hormone May Protect Against Alzheimer's
• Serious Gaps Revealed in U.S. Response to Health Emergencies
• Large Recall of Children's Swine Flu Vaccine
• Normal Cholesterol Doesn't Guarantee Healthy Heart
• Playground Surface Plays a Role in Kids' Injuries
• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 15, 2009
• Stress From Prostate Cancer Diagnosis May Be Fatal
• Patients With Pacemakers Should Avoid MRI Scans
• Needle Biopsy Works Well in Diagnosing Breast Cancer
• Tighter Blood Sugar Control Not Best for Some Diabetics
• Puberty May Trigger Sleep Apnea in Overweight Kids

December 14, 2009

• 'Nanosensors' Spot Early Signs of Cancer
• After Lumpectomy, Radiation Rates Lower for Black Women
• Half of U.S. Kids With Mental Issues Are Getting Help
• Many Doctors Unaware of Deadly 'Choking Game'
• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 14, 2009
• Shoulder Repair Technique Borrows From Cadavers
• Herb May Counter Liver Damage From Chemo
• Five Gene Variants May Be Linked to Lung Disease
• Looking Younger Than Your Age May Mean Longer Life
• Marijuana Use No Longer Dropping Among U.S. Teens
• Antidepressants May Raise Women's Stroke Risk
• Birth Defects the Top Worry of Moms-to-Be
• Physical Activity May Prolong Survival After Colon Cancer
• Studies Quantify Cancer Risks From CT Scans
• Coffee, Tea Might Stave Off Diabetes
• Contributors to Heart Failure Identified
• Cutting TV Time Burns More Calories

December 13, 2009

• Hardship in Childhood May Affect Long-Term Health
• Chemo With Herceptin May Be Best for Some Breast Cancers

December 12, 2009

• Tweaks to Breast Cancer Treatments Boost Outcomes
• How to Attack Holiday Stress Head-On

December 11, 2009

• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 11, 2009
• Adding Chemo to Tamoxifen Helps Some Breast Cancer Patients
• Casual Sex Doesn't Cause Emotional Damage: Study
• Poorer Neighborhoods May Bring Worse Health
• New Hope for Brain, Spinal Cord Injuries
• Spice Compounds May Stem Tumor Growth
• New Drugs, New Combinations Fight Breast Cancer
• Swine Flu Infection Rates Continue to Fall
• Many Stroke Survivors Don't Take Lifesaving Meds
• Stem Cells Turned Into AIDS Killers in Lab Tests
• Menopause Often Means Worsening Cholesterol
• Blood Thinner Combos Risky for Heart Attack Patients
• Better Vaccine Planning Needed, Committee Finds
• Early Treatment of Hearing, Vision Helps in Schizophrenia
• Women Aren't Waiting to Seek Infertility Help

December 10, 2009

• New Field of 'Cardio-oncology' Suggested
• Bone Drugs May Beat Back Breast Cancer
• Swine Flu Has Infected 1 in 6 Americans: CDC
• When It Comes to Toys, Shop Smart, Shop Safe
• Menthol Cigarettes More Addictive to U.S. Minorities
• New DNA Test Could Speed Time to Sepsis Diagnosis
• Special Skin Cells Key to Sense of Light Touch: Study
• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 10, 2009
• Bad Behavior as a Kid Linked to Early Death in Men
• Too Much Drinking, Eating Tied to Breast Cancer Recurrence
• Molecule Discovery Might Help ALS Patients
• Fossil Discovery Sheds Light on Dinosaur Lineage
• Most Hospital Patients Don't Know What Meds They're Taking
• Addiction Meds May Help Gamblers

December 09, 2009

• Memories That Make Your Heart Race Can Be Defanged
• Being Alone and Stressed May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
• Genetic Test May Someday Help Spot Breast Cancer
• States Slash Funding for Tobacco Prevention Programs
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates Still Too Low
• Vitamin D Linked to Survival in Lymphoma Patients
• Bone Marrow Transplants May Cure Sickle Cell in Adults
• Want to Cut Cancer Risk? Try Munching Pistachios
• AIDS Drugs Don't Need Routine Lab Monitoring
• Kids Who Beat Cancer Still Face Heart Risks
• Beer Ingredient Eyed in Prostate Cancer Prevention
• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 9, 2009
• Oxycodone Linked to Rise in Opioid-Related Deaths
• Caffeine Doesn't Sober You Up
• Potential New Target Found for Alzheimer's Disease
• General Mills to Cut Sugar in Kids' Cereals

December 08, 2009

• Music of Mozart Soothes the Preemie Baby
• Too-Strict Blood Sugar Control May Lead to Car Crashes
• Selenium, Omega-3s May Stave Off Colorectal Cancer
• Swine Flu Pandemic May Be Less Severe Than Expected
• Oxygen Therapy May Relieve Cluster Headache Pain
• DNA Test May Detect Immune Disorder in Infants
• Many Dialysis Patients Get Wrong Blood Thinners for Angioplasty
• Testosterone Gets Bad Rap: Study
• Injections Aren't Solution for Retained Placenta: Study
• Review Questions Tamiflu's Effectiveness
• Soy Beneficial for Breast Cancer Survivors: Study
• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 8, 2009
• Breast Cancer Decline Only Partly Due to HRT
• Lead Exposure May Affect Mental Health
• Beating Heart Differs by Gender, Age: Study
• Coffee, Exercise Fight Prostate Cancer
• Stem Cells May Hold Hope for Eye Disease
• U.S. Cancer Cases, Deaths Continue to Drop

December 07, 2009

• Breast Cancer's Spread Now Better Understood
• Prostate Hormone Therapy May Up Heart Risks
• Hormonal Drugs Cool Hot Flashes From Prostate Cancer Therapy
• Urine Sample May Reveal Sleep Disorder in Kids
• New Blood Thinner Could Replace Warfarin to Fight Venous Clots
• Sex Talk Taking Place After the Fact
• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 7, 2009
• New Target May Be Eyed in Kids' Brain Cancer
• Swine Flu Can Batter Kids With Sickle Cell
• When Parent Is Deployed, Kids Struggle
• Mom's Exposure to Microbes Lowers Allergies in Kids
• Asthmatics Who Quit Smoking May Reverse Lung Damage
• Docs Not Giving Clear Advice on Infant Sleep Positions
• Antidepressants May Change Your Personality
• EPA: Greenhouse Gases Hazardous to Your Health
• AIDS May Date Back to Ancient Tiger

December 06, 2009

• Never Married, Over 40, Well-Adjusted

December 05, 2009

• Keep Asthma, Allergies at Bay for the Holidays

December 04, 2009

• Certain Childhood Cancers More Likely to Recur
• Review Finds Marijuana May Help MS Patients
• Timing of Multiple-Ligament Knee Surgery May Not Matter
• Teens Lose More Weight Using Healthy Strategies
• Makers of Powerful Painkillers Present Safety Plans
• Diabetes Drugs Go Head-to-Head in Study
• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 4, 2009
• Smaller Airports May Endanger Health
• Online Identities Likely to Match Reality
• Adult Stem Cells Can Repair Damaged Heart
• Water Pipes No Safer Than Cigarettes
• High-Risk Women May Often Avoid Using Tamoxifen
• Blood Clot Threat After Surgery Worse Than Thought
• Monkeys Recognize Their Pals in Photos
• Chicken Pox Shot Protects Against Shingles, Too
• Swine Flu Continues to Wane

December 03, 2009

• Vitamin D May Be Tied to Heart Disease Via Genes
• No Increase in Brain Tumors Seen From Cell Phones
• Blood Sugar Intolerance May Predict Postpartum Ills
• Bullies May Intimidate Siblings, Too
• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 3, 2009
• Movies May Tempt Teens to Smoke
• Breast-Feeding Can Help Mom's Heart Decades Later
• Early Morning Smokers May Be More Dependent on Nicotine
• Feeding Birds in Winter Could Speed Evolution of Species
• New Hepatitis C Treatment Shows Promise
• Cervarix Proves Effective Against HPV for Over 6 Years
• Lung Cancer's Racial Gap Narrowing
• Teen Internet Addicts More Likely to Self-Harm: Study
• Smoking Exposure Now Linked to Colon, Breast Cancers

December 02, 2009

• More Preemies Born Among the Poor
• Heart Attack Treatment Speeds Up Nationwide
• Sperm Gene May Cause Men's Longevity Disadvantage
• In Women, Aspirin Might Ward Off Eye Trouble
• Sugary Colas Tied to Gestational Diabetes
• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 2, 2009
• Smokers Inhaling Germs With Each Cigarette
• Baby Boys May Be at Risk From Mom's Bug Spray Use
• Enzyme Replacement May Help in Fabry Disease
• Ecstasy Users at Higher Risk of Sleep Apnea
• Oversized College Football Players May Face Heart Risks
• U.S. Approves New Stem Cell Lines for Publicly Funded Research
• Gains Made in Lung Cancer Survival
• Health Gains From Lowered Smoking Rates in Jeopardy
• New Light on Jane Austen's Final Chapter

December 01, 2009

• Birth in South Raises Stroke Risk for Life
• Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 1, 2009
• Childhood Lead Exposure Causes Permanent Damage: Study
• Mammograms May Boost Cancer Risk in High-Risk Women
• A Good Year in the Fight Against AIDS
• Weak Muscles May Cause 'Runner's Knee'
• Ultrasound With Elastography May Cut Down on Biopsies
• Exercise May Lead to a Smarter, More Successful You
• Gene 'Signature' May Point to Lung Cancer
• Half of ICU Patients Suffer From Infections
• CT Scan May Predict Colon Cancer Survival
• Loneliness May Be Catching
• Swine Flu Waning, But Could Return
• Serious Pregnancy Complication Detected With MRI
• Fear of Anxiety May Lead to Depression

November 30, 2009

• CT Scan Patients May Get Unnecessary Imaging
• Med Students Often Fail to Report Needlestick Injuries
• U.S. Swine Flu Cases Chart Sharp Decline
• Rx for Office Pains: Strength Exercises
• Taxol Boosts Odds of Chronic Pain
• Osteoarthritis Costs U.S. Over $185 Billion a Year
• Binge Drinking Not Just a Rite of the Young
• Health Reform: What's in It for You?
• Beverage Can Tabs Remain a Risk for Kids
• U.S. Records Increase in Kids With Down Syndrome
• Lots of Exercise in Midlife May Lead to Osteoarthritis
• Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 30, 2009
• Cord Blood Stem Cells May Help Treat Heart, Lung Disorders
• Working Intensely Early on May Help Autistic Kids
• Exercise Guards White Blood Cells Against Aging

November 29, 2009

• Psychotherapy Can Boost Happiness More Than Money: Study
• Sleep Apnea May Cause Nighttime Urination
• When Accusations Start to Fly, They Multiply

November 28, 2009

• Seniors May Need Help Overcoming Holiday Blues

November 27, 2009

• Bipolar Disorder May Be Tied to Body Clock
• Drunk Drivers May Respond to Brief Motivational Interview
• More Foot Power, Less Car Pollution Best for Health
• Diabetes Cases Expected to Double in 25 Years

November 26, 2009

• Ginkgo Won't Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke in Elderly
• Pack Right for the Holidays to Avoid the ER
• Graduated Driver's Licensing Saves Lives: Study
• Watching the Nail-Biting Big Game Hurts So Good
• Loving Relationships May Help Block Pain

November 25, 2009

• Your Skin Can Help Your Ears Listen
• Implantable Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise
• ER Visits for Elderly Rise During Thanksgiving
• Salt Really Does Boost Health Risks
• One Step Closer to New Diabetes Treatment
• Holiday Eating Without the Guilt -- or the Pounds
• Natural Soy Component May Help Treat Colon Cancer
• Cetuximab Helps Treat Colorectal Cancer
• Mom's Depression May Worsen Child's Asthma
• Long-Term Problems Linked to Testicular Cancer Chemo
• Swine Flu Tied to Rise in Pneumonias Among Young
• Type 1 Diabetes May Have a New Foe
• Stenting May Equal Bypass for Diabetic Heart Patients
• Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 25, 2009
• Brazilian Mint Tea Naturally Good for Pain Relief

November 24, 2009

• Stifled Anger at Work Doubles Men's Risk for Heart Attack
• Some Prescription Meds May Raise Seniors' Risks of Falling
• Childbirth May Slow Progression of Multiple Sclerosis
• Parents Worry About Their Kids' Safety on the Internet
• Recent Cancer Screening Changes Leave Many Confused
• Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 24, 2009
• Cholesterol Plays Role in Heart Failure Risk
• Family Financial Status Affects Child-Care Injury Rates
• MRSA Creeping Into Hospitals From the Outside
• Advertising to Consumers May Raise Drug Prices
• Smokers Double Their Risk for Heart Disease
• Angioplasty Outcomes May Vary Little Between Hospitals
• Chronic Pain Trips Up Seniors
• Dangerous Toys Still on Store Shelves, Report Finds
• Traffic, Dust Linked to Asthma in Kids

November 23, 2009

• Missing Gene Tied to Bone Marrow Transplant Problems
• Vigorous Exercise Cuts Stroke Risk for Men, Not Women
• Genetic Variant Slows AIDS Progression
• Combo Treatment Beneficial in Biliary-Tract Cancer Study
• Smoking During Pregnancy, Lead Exposure Raise ADHD Risk in Kids
• Quick Saliva Test May One Day Diagnose Diseases
• Depression May Up Death Risk to That of Smoking
• One in Four Teen Girls Have STDs
• Sleep Disorders Plague Cancer Patients
• Research Yields Clues to Severe Form of Sinusitis
• Day Care Boosts Kids' TV Time
• Doctor-Pharmacist Teams Boost Blood Pressure Control
• Vioxx Problems Known Years Before Recall
• Women Should Ignore New Mammogram Guideline, Ex-NIH Chief Says
• Weight May Not Drive Racial Disparities in Colon Cancer

November 22, 2009

• Go Healthy, Not Hungry for Holiday Eating
• When Sleep Suffers, So Does Decisiveness

November 21, 2009

• Stunts Raise Injury Risks for Cheerleaders

November 20, 2009

• Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2009
• Unraveling the 'Mad Cow' Mystery
• Discovery Boosts Boys' Prospects for Post-Cancer Fertility
• Blood Test Could Boost Clarity of Breast MRI Results for Some
• 'Hobbits' Were a Distinct Species, Study Concludes
• Three-Month Supply Lowers Drug Costs
• Athletes Seeking Doping Agents Can Still Find Them Online
• Formaldehyde May Endanger Funeral Workers
• Swine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma Harder
• Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S.
• Text Messages Might Increase Sunscreen Usage
• Many Women Miscalculate Time to Full-Term Birth
• New Pap Test Guidelines: Start Later, Have Fewer
• Using Cell Phones, Internet to Battle Eating Disorders
• No Immediate Changes Expected in Mammogram Coverage
• Even Smokers Support Bans at Work

November 19, 2009

• Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease
• Asthma Combo Seems Less Influenced by Genes
• Great American Smokeout '09: Time to Quit
• Too Few Older Adults Get Recommended Screenings
• For Chest Pain in the ER, CT Angiography May Be Best
• Moderate Drinking Guards the Heart
• For Kids With Down Syndrome, a 'Ray of Hope'
• Appalachia, Southeast Hit Hardest by Obesity and Diabetes
• Kidney Transplant, Sleep Disorder May Add Up to Trouble
• Errors in Surgical Procedures Persist
• New 'Skin' From Stem Cells
• Spray May Delay Ejaculation
• Task Force Member Defends Mammography Guidelines
• Sounds May Help Solidify Memories While Asleep
• Parental Monitoring Can Curb Teen Marijuana Use

November 18, 2009

• Pregnancy Complication May Be Linked to Thyroid Problems
• Genital Herpes May Never Go Dormant
• Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 18, 2009
• Study Shows Hospital Report Cards Unlikely to Spur Improvement
• Morphine May Help Tumors Spread in Cancer Patients
• Late Preterm Births Increasing in U.S.
• Toddlers, Obese Kids Suffer Most From Smoke
• Heart Failure Drug May Help More in Higher Doses
• Niacin Adds No Benefit for Statin Patients: Study
• Mammography: What to Do Now?
• Newer Blood Thinners May Outperform Old Standbys
• Diuretics Still Best Treatment for High Blood Pressure
• Lifelong Exercise Keeps Seniors Young at Heart
• MS Need Not Preclude Pregnancy
• New Heart Attack Treatment Guidelines Stress Coordination

November 17, 2009

• Stem Cells May Improve Heart Bypass Results
• Could Plastics Chemicals 'Feminize' Boys' Play?
• Incidence of High Cholesterol Drops in U.S.
• Benefits of Eating Fish May Depend on Preparation
• Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk
• Heartburn Drugs Can Thwart Popular Blood Thinner
• The Mummies' Curse: Heart Disease
• Obesity Rolling Back Gains in Heart Health
• Uninsured Trauma Patients More Likely to Die: Study
• U.S. Scores a 'D' on Preterm Birth Report Card
• 'Fearless' 3-Year-Olds Might Be Tomorrow's Criminals
• Single-Sex Cardiac Rehab Helps Depressed Women
• Selenium Supplements May Pose Heart Risk
• Face Transplant Patient Can Smell, Taste, Breathe Normally
• Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 17, 2009
• Biotech Soybeans Good Source of Omega-3
• Viagra Helpful for Children With Heart Defect

November 16, 2009

• Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Heart Disease
• Migraine Increases Likelihood of Stroke
• Gene Linked to Breast Cancer Might Boost Heart Health
• New Wiring Adds Risk When Replacing Pacemaker
• Alternative to Warfarin May Cut Risk of Bleeding
• Sudden Cardiac Death Much More Likely to Strike Men
• Families Could Benefit From Gene Tests in Sudden Cardiac Death Victims
• Experts Urge School Screening of Athletes' Hearts
• Research Sheds Light on Causes of Parkinson's
• Certain Reflux Drugs Tied to Higher Post-Angioplasty Death Rate
• Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 16, 2009
• Why Watching TV Sports Increases Heart Attacks
• Medical Tests Hit Heart Patients With High Doses of Radiation
• Immunity to Swine Flu May Be Broader Than Thought
• Teen Girls at Higher Risk for STDs: Report
• Guidelines Delay Start of Mammograms to Age 50, Then Every Other Year
• Moderate-Fat Diet May Be Better at Reducing Heart Risks
• Study Raises New Questions About Cholesterol Drug Zetia
• Study Touts Success With 'Female Viagra' Drug
• Child Food Allergies on the Rise in U.S.
• Active Video Games Count as Exercise
• Elderly Treated Less Aggressively for Heart Attack
• Rapid Cooling Might Help Heart Attack Patients

November 15, 2009

• 'Love Hormone' May Trigger Jealousy, Too

November 14, 2009

• High-Impact Activity May Be Good for Old Bones
• Gestures Processed in Brain's Language Center

November 13, 2009

• Chinese Scientists Develop Database on the Liver
• Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 13, 2009
• FDA Questions Safety of Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks
• New Understanding of How the Brain Detects Emotion
• Kids Kept Indoors Due to Poor Clothing Choices
• Hip Fracture Odds Rise With Women's Age
• Facial Structure May Hold Clues to Aggression
• Tapping Into Curry's Health Benefits
• Pot Might Ease PTSD: Study
• Baby Boomers May Prove More Disabled Than Their Elders
• Many Kids Feel Threatened in the Classroom
• Medicare Part D: What to Expect This Open Enrollment Period
• Folic Acid Late in Pregnancy Tied to Asthma in Kids
• Laser Therapy Seems to Relieve Neck Pain
• 'The Pill' May Reduce Asthma Symptoms
• Bad Mood May Make Pain Worse
• Web Giants Urge FDA to Update Ad Guidelines

November 12, 2009

• Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 12, 2009
• What's for Dinner? Brain Chemical Helps People Decide
• Less HRT, Fewer Cases of Possible Breast Cancer Precursor
• Gene Therapy Brings New Muscle to Monkeys
• Boys' Team Sports May Encourage Bad Behavior
• Older People at Greater Risk of Swine Flu Death
• My 10-Day Ordeal With the Swine Flu
• Progress in Stamping Out Smoking Has Stalled
• Study Links Yo-Yo Dieting to Addiction
• Pneumonia Drug Promising Against Form of Muscular Dystrophy
• Leukemia Drug May Help Some Ovarian Cancer Patients
• Chocolate Soothes the Stressed-Out Soul
• Quitting Smoking Simplifies Surgical Recovery
• Wireless Phones Alter Levels of Brain Chemical
• Lab Study Slows Breast Cancer Spread to Bone in Mice
• 22 Million Sickened by Swine Flu in 6 Months

November 11, 2009

• New Polyp Detection Method Could Be Cost-Saver
• Income Inequality Affects Quality of Life for All
• BPA Tied to Impotence in Men
• Gut Bacteria Might Be Making People Fat
• Cancer Can Strain Marriages to Breaking Point
• Trial Data on Anti-Seizure Drug Might Have Been Manipulated: Report
• Surgery Not Always Best for Narrowed Kidney Arteries
• Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Found in Canadian Father
• For Older Walkers, Faster Is Better
• Sharing Prescriptions Can Bring Harm, Not Healing
• Fasting on Alternate Days May Make Dieting Easier
• Modern Wars, Modern Ills
• Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 11, 2009
• Dyslexia May Make It Tough to Tune Out School Noise
• Main Ingredients in Household Dust Come From Outdoors

November 10, 2009

• Ventilation Positions Comparable in Lung Syndrome Patients
• Breast Cancer May Be Gone, But Pain Lingers
• Statins May Stave Off Gallstones
• Cholesterol Measurements May Be Made Easier
• Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 10, 2009
• Muscle Weakness Linked to Alzheimer's Risk in Seniors
• The Revolving Door of Heart Failure Hospitalization
• Common Infections May Contribute to Strokes
• Laser Eye Surgery Safe Long-Term: Study
• Acceptance of Chronic Illness Helps People Move On
• Early Use of NSAIDs Might Prevent Alzheimer's
• Teen Obesity Ups MS Risk in Women
• Anemia Drugs May Cause Deadly Blood Clots
• Stroke Puts Stress on Spousal Relationship

November 09, 2009

• Handwriting Skills May Lag in Kids With Autism
• No Gender Gap Found for Clot-Busting Drug
• Hot-Tub Injuries on the Rise
• Retirement Brings Most a Big Health Boost
• Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 9, 2009
• Depressed and Pregnant? Flu Shot May Be Needed
• Sinus Rinses May Do More Harm Than Good
• Brain Stimulation May Ease Treatment-Resistant Depression
• Dense Breasts Raise Risk of Cancer Recurrence
• Cataract Surgery Doesn't Worsen Macular Degeneration: Study
• To Feel Better, Low-Fat Diet May Be Best
• Doctors Spending More Time Now With Patients
• Obesity Seems to Alter Heart Structure
• Breast Cancer Drugs May Fight Cervical Cancer, Too
• Scientists Grow New Penile Tissue in the Lab

November 08, 2009

• Good Posture May Inspire Confidence
• Rx for Fall Foot Injuries

November 07, 2009

• Bad-Behaving Teens May Be Living Up to Expectations

November 06, 2009

• Cooling May Reduce Brain Lesions in Newborns
• Early Relapse of MS May Mean Fewer Issues Later
• Poor Restroom Cleaning Causes Cruise-Ship Sickness
• Good Sleepers More Likely to Eat Right
• Can a Bad Boss Make You Sick?
• Most Who Want Swine Flu Shot Can't Get It
• Singing in Pregnancy May Be Harder Work
• Pay Less for Prescription Drugs
• Trauma Deadlier for Kids Without Insurance
• Early Morning Colonoscopies May Find More Polyps
• Health Fears Are Nothing to Sneeze At
• Thyroid Cancer Higher in Volcanic Areas
• Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 6, 2009
• Breast-Feeding Benefits Moms and Babies: Report
• New Smells 'Etched' in Brain: Study
• Simple Steps Get Walkers Moving
• Wood Fires Can Harm the Youngest Lungs
• Stem Cells May Offer Alternative to Lung Transplants

November 05, 2009

• Rest Easy. When It Comes to Swine Flu, Your Pet Is Safe
• Phosphorus Levels May Predict Heart Disease
• Green Tea May Help Prevent Oral Cancer
• School Violence Drops With Federal Program
• Without Job Stress, Retirees Sleep Better
• Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 5, 2009
• Living With Less TV, More Sweat Boosts Weight Loss
• Fetus Learns Intonations of Mother's Tongue
• Doctors Point Out Gaps in U.S. Health Care
• Swine Flu Virus Dominant Strain Worldwide: WHO
• Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder 'Just the Beginning'
• Complete Horse Genome Sequence Revealed
• Firm Says Low-Cost Genome Sequencing Is Possible
• Germs Mingle Most on Palms, Feet, Forearms
• Stem Cells Repair Acute Lung Injury in Mice
• Genes Linked to 'Pot' Belly
• Deadly Intestinal Infection Spreading Outside Hospitals

November 04, 2009

• Americans Gaining Awareness of COPD: Survey
• Will New Anemia Drug Top Current Treatments?
• Poorer Outcomes After 'Off-Pump' Bypass Surgery
• New HPV Vaccine Might Stop Vulvar Cancer in its Tracks
• Gene Discovery Gives Clues to Crohn's Disease, Colitis
• Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 4, 2009
• Sleepy Drivers a Menace on the Road
• Married With Children Paves Way to Happiness
• Focused Radiation May Help Some With Lung Cancer
• How Safe Are Popular Reflux Drugs?
• Fast Eating Limits Gut Hormones That Induce Fullness
• Waiting, Wondering About Radiology Results Irks Patients
• PSA Reading Could Predict Post-Radiation Survival
• FDA Initiative Seeks to Reduce Accidental Overdoses
• Shorter, More Intense Radiation OK for Some Breast Cancers

November 03, 2009

• Switch to 'Light' Cigarettes Makes Quitting Tougher
• Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 3, 2009
• CDC Finds U.S. 30th in Infant Mortality
• Drug Could Help Treat Small HER2-Positive Breast Tumors
• FDA Issues Warning for Diabetes Drug
• Depression May Blur Memory of Aches and Pains
• CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects
• Sugar Shortens Life Span in Worms
• Statins May Worsen Fatigue in Heart Failure Patients
• Severe Swine Flu Can Kill Young, Old Alike
• CDC Urges Patience As More Swine Flu Shots Arrive
• Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring
• World Trade Center Workers Twice as Likely to Have Asthma

November 02, 2009

• Diet Soda, Sodium Tied to Kidney Trouble: Studies
• Delays in Lung Cancer Care More Common in Public Hospitals
• One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women
• TV May Increase Aggression in Toddlers
• Household Chemicals May Affect Cholesterol Levels
• Restless Legs May Vary by Race and Gender
• Hormone Therapy Can Help Some With Prostate Cancer
• Radiation After Surgery Lowers Chances of Melanoma Recurrence
• High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer's Offspring
• Food Stamps Help Stave Off Hunger in Many U.S. Homes
• Nicotine Patch Plus Lozenge Best for Quitting Smoking
• Virulent Strain of MRSA Resists Treatment
• Anemia Drug May Raise Stroke Risk in Kidney Patients
• Five-Minute Survey Can Help Predict Lung Cancer
• Childhood Brain Cancer Causes Other Long-Term Problems
• Americans Get Failing Grade on Diabetes Awareness
• Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 2, 2009
• Doctors Overprescribing the Pap Test

November 01, 2009

• For People on Dialysis, Too Thin Can Be Risky

October 31, 2009

• Negative Words Register Faster

October 30, 2009

• Traveling While on Dialysis Could Be Risky
• Veggies in Pregnancy Lowers Child's Diabetes Risk
• Whooping Cough Immunity Lasts 30 Years or More
• Flu Shot in Pregnancy Protects Baby
• Science Finds Healing in Halloween Horrors
• Fructose May Raise Blood Pressure
• When Clocks Change, Body May Need Time to Adjust
• Lying Still Raises Artificial Insemination Success
• At Least 114 U.S. Kids Dead From Swine Flu
• Antibiotic Resistance Still a Major Public Health Threat
• Surgery, Illness Not Linked to Mental Decline in Seniors
• Patients More Likely to Die While in ICU in U.S. Than in England
• Pumpkin May Fight Yeast Infections
• Asians Seem to Suffer Less During Childbirth
• Undocumented Hispanics Face Health Care Roadblocks in U.S.
• Scientist Throws Curve Into Breaking-Ball Debate
• Flu Deaths Higher Among Seniors With Dementia

October 29, 2009

• Millions of Americans Don't Get Enough Sleep
• Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Passed Person-to-Person in U.S.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Doesn't Promote Cancer
• Cholesterol Drugs May Help Prevent Flu Deaths
• Is There a 'Bad Driver' Gene?
• Better Drug Emerges for Steroid-Induced Bone Loss
• Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 29, 2009
• Tai Chi May Help Ward Off Knee Pain in Seniors
• After Age 55, Workplace Stress Seems to Decline
• Psychotherapy Beats Light Treatment for SAD
• Diet, Exercise Thwart Diabetes: Study
• Almost 6 Million U.S. Cases of Swine Flu in First Few Months
• Kidney Damage Another Consequence of Anabolic Steroids
• Stroke Centers May Offer Best Shot at Recovery
• Toxins Make Halloween Face Paints Scary
• 17,000 Child Deaths Linked to Lack of Insurance

October 28, 2009

• Preventive Antibiotics Help Some Kids Fend Off Urinary Infections
• One Embryo as Good as Two in Second IVF Attempt
• Gene Variants Behind Vulnerability to Yeast Infections
• Testicular Cancer Survivors Face Other Ills
• 1 Million More Doses of Swine Flu Vaccine on Hand
• Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations
• New Clues to How Fish Oils Help Arthritis Patients
• Stem Cells Coaxed to Make Precursors to Egg, Sperm
• Violence Between Couples May Not Be Spontaneous
• Even Light Smoking Affects Young Adults' Arteries
• Migraine With Aura Can Double Stroke Risk
• Adding Chemo Helps Head, Neck Cancer Patients
• Let Kids Sleep Late on Weekends to Fight Fat: Study
• Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 28, 2009
• Meditation May Reduce Stress in Breast Cancer Patients
• Takes a Pro to Make Offices Pain-Free

October 27, 2009

• Sleep Apnea Episodes May Trigger Irregular Heartbeat
• Short-Term, High-Dose Vitamin D2 May Ease Deficiency
• Radiation From Medical Scans Soaring
• Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 27, 2009
• Depression Often Goes Untreated in Working Moms
• Mapping the Link Between Alcohol, Cancer
• For Tourette Syndrome, Implanted Device May Help
• Herbicides, Fibrate Drugs May Block Taste Receptors
• Old, New Pap Methods Equally Good, Dutch Study Finds
• Antipsychotic Drugs Spur Dramatic Weight Gain in Kids
• Access to U.S. Burn Centers Varies by Region
• All New Dialysis Patients at Increased Risk of Death
• More Swine Flu Vaccine Coming Soon
• Phone Counseling for Depression Rings With Promise

October 26, 2009

• Big, Beefy Football Players May Face Heart Problems Later
• Cell Phone May Reduce Bone Density in Hips
• Sperm May Play Role in Transmission of HIV
• 6 Million U.S. Kids Lack Enough Vitamin D
• Blacks at Greater Risk for Colorectal Cancer
• Bowel Disease Treatment May Raise Skin Cancer Risk
• Treat Kids to a Safe Halloween
• Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 26, 2009
• Breast Abnormality Follow-Up Often Later in Black Women
• Liposuctioned Fat Can Be Used for Breast Augmentation
• World Trade Center Workers Have More Cases of Acid Reflux
• Does Diabetes Slow Alzheimer's?
• Exposure to Holocaust May Have Raised Cancer Risks
• Where You Put on Pounds May Influence Clot Risk
• Fitness Fades Fast After 45
• Heart Disease Gender Gap Narrows
• Sebelius: There Will Be Swine Flu Vaccine for All Who Want It

October 25, 2009

• Brisk Walk Can Help Leave Common Cold Behind
• Obama Declares Swine Flu a National Emergency

October 24, 2009

• Helmets Can Save Lives in Winter Sports
• Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Severe Hereditary Eye Disease

October 23, 2009

• Cocaine Use in Pregnancy Linked to Impulsivity in Sons
• Heavy Patients Get Little Respect From Doctors
• Light Touch Helps Grip of MS Patients
• Anesthesia, Exertional Heat Deaths May Be Linked
• HPV Vaccine No More Painful Than Other Shots
• Adding Drug Doesn't Help Control Blood Pressure
• Common Knee Pain May Improve With Therapy
• Scientists Zero in on Brain's 'Stopwatch'
• Swine Flu Vaccine Still in Short Supply
• Production Problems Plague Delivery of Swine Flu Vaccine
• Scientists Discover Gene Key to Human Speech
• Cocoa in Chocolate May Be Good for the Heart
• Constant Light Linked to Symptoms of Depression
• Diabetes Drug May Boost Weight Loss in Obese Patients
• Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 23, 2009
• Babies Spot Human Speech at 5 Months
• After Tonsillectomy, Short-Term Antibiotics Effective: Study
• Chimps Show Signs of Culture
• Coffee May Slow Liver Disease
• Bladder Problems May Often Be Related to Mental Health

October 22, 2009

• Less Sensitivity to Hormone May Play Role in Autism
• Psychiatric Meds for Infants Linked to Later Behavior Problems
• CT Scans Surpass X-Rays for Swine Flu: Study
• Study Finds Less Toxic Treatment for Myeloma
• Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 22, 2009
• Assessing Embryo Metabolism May Aid IVF Success
• Drug Use in Teens May Damage Memory Years Later
• Money Woes Keeping Many Couples From Fertility Treatments
• Rotavirus Vaccine Cutting Infection Rates Among Kids
• Some Parts of Human Genome Get Lost
• Red-Grape Compound May Improve Diabetes
• Guidelines Urge Use of Erectile Dysfunction Drugs
• Dying Wishes Followed More Often for Whites
• Long-Acting Insulin Works Best for Many Diabetics
• Swine Flu Parties? Send Your Regrets, Experts Say

October 21, 2009

• Super Obesity Ups Risk of Dying After Weight-Loss Surgery
• Sex With a Partner Makes Evolutionary Sense: Study
• CDC Panel Says No to Routine Use of Gardasil for Boys
• American Cancer Society Stands By Cancer Screening Guidelines
• Intensive Dialysis Doesn't Save Lives of the Sickest
• Gene Behind Gaucher Disease a Player in Parkinson's
• Sex of Twins May Affect Outcomes
• For Obese, Weight Gained in Pregnancy May Not Leave
• Stroke Treatment Window May Allow a Bit More Time
• With Microdermabrasion, Rough Seems to Work Better
• Brain Protein Tied to Retardation
• Prolonged Use of Pacifier Linked to Speech Problems
• Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 21, 2009
• Blood Protein May Predict Heart Attack But Not Stroke
• Worldwide Vaccine Availability Reaches All-Time High: Report
• Radiation Treatments Made Safer for Cancer Patients
• Alternative Treatments May Boost IVF Success

October 20, 2009

• Clues to Hypertension in Kids May Be Seen in Bones
• Swine Flu Still Strikes Younger People Hardest
• Existing Drug May Lead to ALS Treatment
• Heart Failure Treatment Underused
• Study Forecasts More Young Doctors in Future
• Genes May Link Hip Fractures and Heart Disease
• Fish Oil Supplements Don't Help Depressed Heart Patients
• Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 20, 2009
• Common Antioxidant Might Slow Parkinson's
• Babies Injured in Car Seats Used Outside of Cars
• The Brain Comes Alive With the Sounds of Music
• Full Results of AIDS Vaccine Trial Confirm Modest Benefit
• School Meals Need to Get Healthier: Report
• Glucosamine Fails Osteoarthritis Test
• Cancer Drug May Help Scleroderma
• New IVF Guidelines Aim to Reduce Multiple Births

October 19, 2009

• Drugs for Inflammatory Bowel Might Increase Cancer Risk
• Some People Vulnerable to Persistent Post-Op Pain
• Minnesota Pig Infected With H1N1 Flu
• U.S. Relaxes Opposition to Medical Marijuana
• Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 19, 2009
• Scientists Find New Key to Lupus
• Easy Way to Prevent Post-Op Nausea?
• Web Surf to Save Your Aging Brain
• More Doctors Need to Learn to Spot Skin Cancers
• Mercury Levels Not Abnormal in Autistic Children
• PSA 'Nanotest' May Spot Prostate Cancer's Return After Surgery
• Hospital Workers May Trigger Dangerous Outbreaks
• Timing of Oxygen After a Stroke May Matter
• Video Games Can Play Havoc With Kids' Joints
• Household Insecticides May Be Linked to Autoimmune Diseases
• Childhood ADHD Linked to Criminal Behavior in Adults
• Hangovers May Be Tougher for Migraine Sufferers

October 18, 2009

• Take the Sting Out of Your Child's Flu Shots
• Drinking Your Way to Health? Perhaps Not

October 17, 2009

• 11 More Children Die From Swine Flu: CDC
• Post-Traumatic Stress May Raise Death Risks

October 16, 2009

• Transplant May Treat Metabolic Disorders in Womb
• 11 More Children Die From Swine Flu: CDC
• Strides Made in Tonsil Cancer Repair
• Race, Insurance May Affect Testing of Kids in ER
• Obesity May Affect Fertility in Young Women
• Tylenol May Weaken Effectiveness of Kids' Vaccines
• New FDA Study Seeks Feedback on Lasik Surgery
• Soda Taxes Not Making a Dent in U.S. Waistlines
• Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 16, 2009
• Docs May Be Overdoing Some Invasive Procedures
• Scientists Provide First Map of Complete Human Epigenome
• Smoking Keeps Its Grip on Urban Poor
• Breast Cancer Gene Tied to Diagnosis at Younger Age
• For a Healthier Retirement, Work a Little

October 15, 2009

• Liver Cells Made to Order
• Want Sun Protection? Wear Red or Blue
• Heart Test Deemed OK Before Kidney Transplant
• Suicidal Thoughts May Vary by Antidepressant
• Fewer Genital Warts Thanks to HPV Vaccine Program
• Green Spaces Boost the Body and the Mind
• Smoking Bans Reduce Heart Attacks: Study
• Bad Reaction No Good Reason to Avoid Future Shots
• Smog Tougher on the Obese
• Brain Yields Up Clues to Language
• A Drug to Cure Spinal Cord Injuries?
• Stem Cells Grow Heart Tissue in Lab
• Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 15, 2009

October 14, 2009

• Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 14, 2009
• If You Want Help From a Chimp, You'll Have to Ask
• Stem Cells Being Tested to Fight Pancreatic Cancer
• Side Effects in Statin Users Linked to Gene Mutation
• Supervised Exercise May Relieve Fatigue During Chemotherapy
• Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Parkinson's
• Fine-Tuning Prosthetic Hands to Restore a Sense of Touch
• More MRI Machines May Mean More Back Surgeries
• Severe Swine Flu Could Lead to Blood Clots in Lungs: Study
• Dialysis' Drawbacks Outweigh Benefits for Some Older Patients
• Families Need to Know When Dementia Becomes Terminal
• Dyslexia More Complicated for Chinese
• Race Not a Factor if Breast Cancer Chemo Succeeds
• Are Commercial Genetic Tests Worth Taking?
• Shared Bed May Raise SIDS Risk
• As More Cyclists Hit the Road, Serious Injuries Rise

October 07, 2009

• Seasonal Flu Vaccine May Lessen Swine Flu Impact
• Early Drug Treatment May Cut Multiple Sclerosis Risk

October 05, 2009

• Noise Hurts Men's Hearing More, Study Shows
• 1 Million 'Preemie' Babies Die Each Year: Report
• Autism May Be More Common Than Thought
• Focused Radiation Protects Tumor Patients' Brain Function
• Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 5, 2009
• Air Pollution May Cause Appendicitis: Study
• Half of U.S. Babies Living Today May Reach 100
• Gene Discovery May Advance Head and Neck Cancer Therapy
• Sinus Infections Push Millions to U.S. Doctors Each Year
• Tiny Batteries Can Cause Big Problems for Young Children

October 04, 2009

• Hairstylists Often Privy to Older Clients' Health Issues

October 02, 2009

• Study Counters Warnings on Quit-Smoking Drug
• Swine Flu Tests Could Swamp Diagnostic Labs

October 01, 2009

• Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 1, 2009
• Older Women May Sleep Better Than Men
• Clot-Busting Therapy Under Review
• Heart-Pacing Devices Hold Promise for Heart Failure
• Smoking in Pregnancy Linked to Psychotic Symptoms in Kids

September 30, 2009

• Drug Combo May Offer Best Relief for Nerve Pain
• Doctor Visits Are Getting Short Shrift in Tight Economy
• Sexual Satisfaction May Lead to Greater Well-Being in Women
• Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 30, 2009
• Study Urges Treatment for Even Mild Gestational Diabetes
• Dementia Risk Higher for NFL Players
• Breast Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop 2% Annually
• Doctors May Be Able to Predict Domestic Abuse
• Study Finds Fish Won't Prevent Heart Failure
• Non-AIDS-Related Cancers Growing Among HIV Patients
• CDC Links Infections With Swine Flu Deaths
• Study Debunks Link Between Strep and Brain Disorders
• Surgical Deaths Linked to Handling of Complications
• Cooling Helps Oxygen-Deprived Newborns
• Workplace Wellness Seems to Really Work
• Obese Middle-Aged Women Face Unhealthy Future

September 29, 2009

• Social Status as a Teen Predicts Health as an Adult
• Type 2 Diabetes Drug May Increase Fracture Risk
• Mini-Stroke Found to Precede 1 in 8 Strokes
• No Osteoarthritis Seen in Obese Mice Without Leptin
• Fetal Surgery May Treat Heart Defect
• Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 29, 2009
• Social Isolation Adversely Affects Breast Cancer
• Younger Women With Colon Cancer Outlive Men
• Eating in America Still Unhealthy: CDC
• Exercise 30 Minutes a Day? Who Knew!
• Those Stilettos Can Hurt You Years From Now
• Could the Recession Be Good for Your Health?
• 1918 Flu Closings May Provide Lessons for Today
• More Retinal Detachment Seen With Higher Income Status

September 28, 2009

• More Women Having Other Breast Removed
• Many Kids Suffer Medication Side Effects: Study
• Children's Growth Charts Don't Measure Up With Parents
• When Pounds Go, Sleep Apnea May Improve
• Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 28, 2009
• Irregular Heartbeat Risk Higher in Women With Type 2 Diabetes
• Men Not Being Told Enough About PSA Tests
• Blood Thinner May Cause Skin Lesions
• Scientists Discover How Chemo Can Make Women Infertile
• Autoimmune Disorder Linked to Stroke, Heart Attack in Women
• Docs Miss Test Results -- Even With Alerts
• Heart Patients Benefit From At-Home Care, Study Finds
• Improved Screening for Jaundice Can Protect Newborns

September 27, 2009

• Vitamin D May Improve Melanoma Survival
• Autumn Chores Often Hazardous

September 26, 2009

• Teachers May Be Swayed by Child's Reputation

September 25, 2009

• Spanking May Lower Kids' IQs
• FDA Acknowledges Mistakes in Knee-Device Approval
• New Hope for Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
• Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 25, 2009
• Studies Evaluate Thyroid Treatment During Pregnancy
• Studies Find PSA Screening Unreliable
• FDA Issues Health Alert on Kids' Tamiflu Dosages
• Alcohol Might Lower Death Rates in Brain Injury Patients
• Angst May Protect Against Some Skin Cancer
• Faster Detection of TB May Be on the Horizon
• Firm Parents Keep Teen Drivers Safe
• Exercise May Prevent Prostate Cancer: Study
• Spider Venom -- The Next Way to Treat Impotence?
• Surgery Best for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Antidepressants Linked to Heart Defects in Newborns
• Swine Flu Virus Not Mutating, Making Vaccine a Good Match

September 24, 2009

• Preventing Second Stroke May Stave Off Dementia
• Infant Head-Flattening Linked to Ear Infections
• Fructose Boosts Blood Pressure, Studies Find
• Bad Economy Really Hurts Some Folks
• Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 24, 2009
• Steps Start to Add Up to a Math Path in the Brain
• Women With Atrial Fibrillation Face Rougher Road Than Men
• Experimental AIDS Vaccine Delivers Good News
• Sleep Deprivation Might Lead to Alzheimer's
• Lack of Vitamin D Linked to High Blood Pressure
• New Treatment May Beat Melanoma
• Environmental Chemicals May Affect Male Reproduction
• Letter Warns About Tricky Dosing With Liquid Tamiflu for Kids

September 16, 2009

• Shockwave Treatment May Not Be Best for Shoulder Pain
• Better Day Care, Smarter Kids?
• Tasty Foods Send Signal to Brain to Keep Eating
• Insured Kids With Uninsured Parents Miss Needed Health Care
• Exercise Benefits Even the Oldest Old
• Internet Can Help Curb Drinking Among College Students
• Fertility Drug Shows Potential Against Hot Flashes
• Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 16, 2009
• Scars of Bullying Linger
• For the Color Blind, a Ray of Hope
• Less TV Brings More Parent-Child Interaction
• Hepatitis B Vaccination Protects Against Liver Cancer
• 'Soda Tax' Wins Health Experts' Support
• Timing, Type of HRT May Determine Breast Cancer Risk

September 15, 2009

• Emergency Medical Transport By Air Carries Risks
• Kidney Injury While Hospitalized May Lead to Future Dialysis
• Not All Kids With Head Injuries Need Brain Scans
• Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 15, 2009
• Early Spankings Make for Aggressive Toddlers, Study Shows
• Steroid Restores Vision When Veins in Eye Become Blocked
• Gene 'Switch' May Help Drive Excess Fluid in Lungs
• FDA Approves 4 Swine Flu Vaccines
• 'Man's Best Friend' First Befriended in China
• Anxious Kids at Risk for Obesity in Adulthood
• Antibiotics Bought Easily on the Internet
• Celiac Disease May Raise Risk of Dying
• Watchful Waiting Works for Older Men With Prostate Cancer
• Diabetes Medications Don't Lower Inflammation
• Blacks Fare Worse After Cardiac Arrest
• Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's

September 14, 2009

• Combat Exposure Tied to Chronic High Blood Pressure
• Implantable Defibrillators May Not Help Women With Heart Failure
• Showerheads Harbor a Bounty of Germs
• Most Adult Americans at Some Risk for Heart Disease
• 3 NFL Stars to Donate Brain Tissue for Trauma Research
• Depression May Hasten Cancer Death
• Drug Offers Hope Against Tough-to-Treat Hypertension
• Chlorine in Pools Raises Kids' Asthma, Allergy Risk
• Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 14, 2009
• Air Pollution May Raise Blood Pressure
• Common Diabetes Drug May Fight Cancer
• Too Few Latinos Get Colorectal Cancer Tests
• Very Small Head Size Could Signal Problems in Newborns
• Routine Testing Would Improve Herceptin Use in Breast Cancer

September 13, 2009

• Most Parents Worried About Bullying in U.S. High Schools

September 12, 2009

• Traffic Deaths Near Peak in September

September 11, 2009

• Actress Helps Promote New Campaign for Meningitis Vaccine
• Report Cards for Hospitals May Be Misleading
• Busy Roads Boost Blood Pressure
• Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 11, 2009
• Curbing Obesity Epidemic Key to Health Care Reform: Experts
• Computers Might Make Learning Lip Reading Easier
• One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Offers Protection: Studies
• Scientists Spot Key to Breast Cancer Spread
• Lupus Worse in Blacks, Hispanics Than in Whites, Study Finds
• Discovery May Pave Way to Better Diabetes Care
• Cancer Drug Shrinks Benign Tumors That Steal Hearing
• Alzheimer's Gene Affects Brains of Young Adults
• Swine Flu Trials Continue to Point to 1-Dose Vaccine
• Two Genes May Determine How Well MS Patients Do

September 10, 2009

• Girl in Iconic Vietnam War Photo Brings Message of Hope
• Treating Workers' Mental Woes May Boost Productivity
• Treating Childhood Leukemia With Fewer Side Effects
• Swine Flu Burrows Into Lungs: Study
• Deep Sea Microbes Shed Light on Human Biology
• Get Your Vaccine for Seasonal Flu, Experts Urge
• Doctor-Patient Talk May Help Blacks With Hypertension
• Environment May Play Role in Racial Health Disparities
• U.S. Faces Shortage of Heart Surgeons
• FDA Panel Backs Giving HPV Vaccine Gardasil to Young Males
• Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 10, 2009
• Research Seeks Cause of Preeclampsia
• Allergies Dampen Sex Lives
• Swine Flu Shots May Come Too Late to Stem Fall Outbreak: Study
• Young People at High Risk of Death Worldwide

September 09, 2009

• Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 9, 2009
• Metabolic Syndrome May Raise Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease
• Some Parents Aren't Giving Kids Pain Meds Post-Surgery
• Nicotine Plays Tricks on Brain: Study
• Chinese 'Devil Dung' Plant Could Be a Swine Flu Fighter
• New Vaccine May Work Better Against Lung Disease
• Trauma From Iraq Could Alter Veterans' Brains
• Testing Young Athletes for Heart Defects May Save Lives
• Getting Closer to the Origins of Prostate Cancer
• U.S. Health Costs Will Continue to Cause Financial Pain
• Study Shows 1% of Americans Have Been Infected With West Nile
• Brain Scans Could Help Spot Schizophrenia Earlier
• MRSA May Succumb to Honey
• Scientists Find Clue to Dangerous Side Effect of MS Drug
• Day Care May Not Shield Kids From Asthma, Allergies

September 08, 2009

• Motivation May Be at Root of ADHD
• Severe, Lasting Depression Tied to Heart Patient Deaths
• Antiviral Drugs Should Be Used Cautiously to Fight Flu, U.S. Says
• Colon Cancer Screenings Still Too Low: Study
• Colleges Move to Limit Swine Flu's Spread
• Virus May Drive Some Prostate Cancers
• Gum Disease May Increase Head and Neck Cancer Risk
• Cancer Drug May Fight Alzheimer's
• Yoga Can Ease Lower Back Pain
• Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 8, 2009
• Scientists Spot Clue to Cancer's Aggressiveness
• FDA to Require Faster Reporting of Food-Safety Problems
• Blood Test Narrows Down Need for Antibiotics
• Gene Linked to Liver Disease in Cystic Fibrosis
• Dopamine May Boost Odds of Transplant Success
• Long-Term Lead Exposure Linked to Heart Deaths

September 07, 2009

• Let Orthopedic Surgery Wait Until Morning When Possible
• Program Curbs Teen Substance Abuse, Delinquency
• Even Mild Infections Hasten Decline With Alzheimer's
• Single Parents May Do as Well as Two: Study

September 06, 2009

• Trio of Gene Variants Discovered That May Raise Alzheimer's Risk
• Kickoff, Punting Take a Toll

September 04, 2009

• Doctors' Efforts to Fight Childhood Obesity Not Working
• Swine Flu Vaccine Seems Safe: Experts
• Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 4, 2009
• Fruit Even Healthier Than Thought: Study
• U.S. Issues Swine Flu Guidelines for Day-Care Programs
• Non-Drinkers More Likely to Be Anxious, Depressed
• Moms-to-Be Need Facts on Pain Control
• Young Animals May Be Able to Erase Bad Memories
• Acupuncture May Help Relieve Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
• Thin Thighs Might Be Harbinger of Heart Disease
• Depressed Teens Continue to Suffer
• Exercise May Help Maintain Weight Loss
• Waist-Hip Ratio Good Gauge of Obesity in Elderly, Study Shows
• Blueberry Drink Protects Mice From Obesity, Diabetes

September 03, 2009

• School Days Give Some Kids a Headache
• Giving Swine Flu Drug by IV Could Save Lives
• High School Sports Put Players at Risk for Severe Injuries
• Swine Flu Poses Risk to Kids With Neurological Conditions
• Take the Load Off Your Child's Back
• Service Dogs Help Traumatized Veterans Heal
• Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 3, 2009
• Family, Friends Influence Breast Cancer Decisions
• Scientists Turn Off 'Obesity Switch' in Mice
• Nightly Snacking May Speed Weight Gain
• Mistrust May Cause People to Put Off Treatment
• Discoveries Brighten Search for AIDS Vaccine
• Rewards Are Key to Cooperation
• Respirator Masks Best for Swine Flu Health Workers
• Fear of Job Loss May Be Worse Than Loss Itself

September 02, 2009

• New Technique Offers Hope for Kids With Immune Deficiency
• Keep Your Flu Shots Straight This Fall
• Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 2, 2009
• College Students Get More Drunk When Drinks Are Cheap
• Caffeine Without Healthy Diet Linked to Heart Risk
• Stroke May Be Striking at a Younger Age
• Combo Therapies to Lower Cholesterol Don't Work
• Lead Levels in Many Lipsticks Higher Than Reported
• Kids Need More Than Sports for Positive Growth
• Pancreatic Cancer Deaths Higher for Blacks
• Safety Should Be the Goal for Football Players
• New Compound Shrinks Skin Cancers
• Statins Before Vascular Surgery Cut Deaths, Complications
• Playing Tetris May Build Up Your Brain
• Pfizer to Pay Record Fine in Fraud Probe
• Scientists Make Sweet Monkey Music
• Weight-Loss Surgery Breaks Families' 'Obesity Cycle'

September 01, 2009

• Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 1, 2009
• Sometimes Angioplasty Can Wait
• Drivers Distracted When Near Schools
• New Therapy Spares Organ in Early Esophageal Cancer
• Adult Weight Gain Tied to Prostate Cancer Risk
• Blood Test May Spot Pancreatic Cancer Early
• Corticosteroids Treat Bell's Palsy
• Government Best Source for U.S. Hospital Data, Study Finds
• Swine Flu May Be Less Dangerous Than Predicted: Study
• Two Treatments Equally Effective for Chronic Pelvic Pain
• Driving After Binge Drinking More Common Than Believed
• Blood Thinner May Prevent Chemo-Related Clots
• Reflux Drugs OK With Blood Thinners
• Chemotherapy Linked to Sleep-Wake Cycle Disruptions
• Prostate Cancer Over-Diagnosed: Study
• Swine Flu on Campuses Boosts Call for Vaccinations
• Key Protein May Link Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Woes

August 31, 2009

• Genetic Clues May Lead to New Skin Cancer Therapies
• Drinkers May Exercise More Than Teetotalers
• Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 31, 2009
• Is Eye Exam on Your Back-to-School List?
• Home Birth With Midwife As Safe As Hospital Birth: Study
• New Robotic Arm Has Softer Surgical Touch
• New Anti-Clotting Drug Beats Plavix
• Harm Begins With a Few Cigarettes, a Little Smog
• Oldest Heart Patients May Get Most From Warfarin
• Mediterranean Diet May Be Best for Type 2 Diabetes
• Retail Medical Clinics Offer Quality Care: Study
• Researchers Make Insulin-Producing Cells From Adult Skin Cells
• JFK's Health Problems More Complex Than Thought
• Exposure to Tobacco Smoke Before Birth Affects DNA

August 30, 2009

• Young Athletes at Risk of Heat Injury
• Surgery Better Than Angioplasty for Narrowed Neck Artery

August 29, 2009

• Get Ready for Ragweed

August 28, 2009

• Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 28, 2009
• Whole Grains, Bran May Fight Hypertension in Men
• Ankle Circulation Could Warn of Future Strokes
• Meat, Dairy Won't Up Odds for Breast Cancer
• Study Details Swine Flu Transmission Rates
• Dementia More Likely With One Subtype of HIV
• Alcohol Ads on Cable TV Reach Young Audiences
• Brain May Use Its 'Mind's Eye' to Control Chaos
• Treating COPD Early Improves Outcomes
• Soluble Fiber, But Not Bran, Soothes Irritable Bowel
• Family Issues Translate Into Sick Days at Work
• Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic Ice Skater, Pushes Seasonal Flu Shots
• Colon Cancer Stopped in Its Tracks in Swiss Study
• Scans Shed New Light on Concussions
• Asparagus May Ease Hangover

August 27, 2009

• Gender Gap Exists for Giving, Too
• Benji, Marley or Bo: Three Genes Dictate Dog's Coat
• Home Dialysis a Good Option for Kidney Disease Patients
• Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 27, 2009
• Cigarettes May Dull Taste Buds
• Milk Allergy Symptoms May Ease With Exposure
• Strong Thighs May Mean Less Knee Pain for Women
• Regular Yoga May Improve Eating Habits
• Fat-Fighting Chemical Holds Promise
• Another Report Finds Swine Flu Targeting the Young
• U.S. Childhood Vaccine Rates Good But Could Be Better: CDC
• Imaging Sheds Light on How Acupuncture Works
• Steady Improvements Seen for Young Blood Cancer Patients
• How Bad Feelings Can Harm Your Health
• Get Ready for Gruesome Cigarette Warnings

August 26, 2009

• Many Health-Care Workers May Shun Swine Flu Shot
• Sen. Edward M. Kennedy Dies at 77
• Blood Flow Mismatch Seen in Pancreatic Cancers
• 'Electronic Nose' Could Spot Kidney Disease
• Advice Helps Prevent Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery
• Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 26, 2009
• Newer, Better Tests for Heart Attacks
• Experimental Treatment Could Fight Muscular Dystrophy
• Gene 'Fix' in Egg Prevents Inherited Diseases in Monkeys
• Fertilizer Ban Makes a Difference
• For Bilingual Folks, Both Languages Always Present
• Wheat Consumption May Contribute to Diabetes
• Medical Scans a Significant Source of Radiation
• Women's Exercise Priorities Vary With Life Stages

August 25, 2009

• Smokers' Cars Loaded With Nicotine
• As Waistlines Widen, Brains Shrink
• Tamoxifen May Up Risk of Second, More Aggressive Breast Cancer
• HPV Vaccine Could Prevent Many Penile Cancers
• More Women Surviving After Early Breast Cancer
• Wider Waist Boosts Asthma Risk
• Preemie Birth Could Mean Weaker Bones as Adults
• Nick Jonas: Livin' the Dream Despite Diabetes
• Tobacco Use Kills 6 Million People Annually: Report
• Protein May Identify Deadlier Breast Cancer
• FDA Investigating Weight-Loss Drug Over Reports of Liver Damage
• Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 25, 2009
• End-of-Life Advice Not Always Welcome
• Adding a Stent May Help Resolve Brain Aneurysm
• International Travel Raises Risk of Typhoid
• Women More Prone to Die in Month After Heart Attack
• Hormone Therapy for Early Prostate Cancer Not Always Best
• Saliva May Help Spot Oral Cancer Early

August 24, 2009

• Not Everyone Wants to Be Vaccinated Against Pandemic Flu
• Abuse of ADHD Drugs on the Rise
• Marital Separation May Hurt Cancer Survival
• Smokers Twice As Likely to Get TB
• Car Seats Can Limit Kids' Oxygen Supplies
• Blood Mercury Levels Rising Among U.S. Women
• Glucose Challenge in Pregnancy Could Predict Heart Disease
• Americans Are Urged to Cut Sugar Intake
• MRI Might Find Early Alzheimer's
• Testosterone Influences Women's Career Moves
• Chronic Media Multi-Tasking Makes It Harder to Focus
• Testosterone Therapy May Help Men With Heart Failure
• Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 24, 2009
• Hypertension Linked to Thinking Problems in Middle Age

August 23, 2009

• Soothe Back-to-School Anxiety, Teach Kids to Relax

August 22, 2009

• Going Back to School With Asthma Takes Extra Work

August 21, 2009

• Web-Based Psychotherapy Can Work
• Depression's Effect on Pleasure Is Real
• Folic Acid Fortification Shouldn't Be Forced
• Single Kidney Transplant From Young, Deceased Donors Works Well
• Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 21, 2009
• Right Match of Drug, Doctor Can Boost Reflux Outcomes
• Dopamine Lets Bad Experiences Linger
• Medication Review May Help With Heart Failure
• High-Octane Caffeine May Trigger Headaches
• Gene Linked to Inherited Kidney Disease Found
• Pot Might Blunt Damage of Binge Drinking
• Swine Flu Vaccine Seems Safe in Early Trials
• Obesity Tied to Prostate Cancer Recurrence
• Good Trauma Program Boosts Patient Survival

August 20, 2009

• Lost Hikers, Backpackers Really Do Walk in Circles
• Scientists Spot How Sugar 'Feeds' Tumors
• Swine Flu Vaccine Delay Manageable, Experts Say
• Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 20, 2009
• Nostrils Compete to Relay Key Fragrance
• Without Reform, U.S. Health Costs Expected to Rise
• Swine Flu May Not Close College Classrooms: CDC
• New Way Found to Diagnose Endometriosis
• Better Pap Smear Follow-Up Needed Among Lower-Income Women
• School Kids, Parents Should Get Flu Vaccines First
• Teen Athletes Sleep Better Than Couch Potatoes
• Heart Risks Rise With Smokeless Tobacco
• Wearable Kidney May One Day Replace Dialysis
• Sleep Training Helps Ease Insomnia Tied to Arthritis

August 19, 2009

• Avandia Raises Heart Failure Risk More Than Actos
• Medical Heroin Helps Treatment-Resistant Addicts
• Foreclosures Plunge People Into Depression
• Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 19, 2009
• Treatment May Limit Graft-Versus-Host Disease
• Patch 'Shots' May Someday Replace Injections
• Businesses Need Swine Flu Action Plan, U.S. Says
• Are Candles Making You Sick?
• A Smudge-Free Smart Phone Screen?
• Life Expectancy in U.S. Hits a New High
• Post-Tonsillectomy Codeine May Pose Dangers
• Stenting a Good Option for Left Main Heart Artery
• Newer Drug Beats Tamoxifen for Older Breast Cancer Patients
• Gene Mutation Improves Response to Lung Cancer Drug
• Herb Shows Potential for Rheumatoid Arthritis

August 18, 2009

• Abnormal Protein May Signal Pancreatic Cancer
• Sleep Apnea Raises Risk of Death, Especially for Men: Report
• Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 18, 2009
• Chemo Plus Palliative Care Reaps Benefits
• Estrogen Plays Surprise Role in Breast Cancer Treatment
• Hospitals Reduce Heart Attack Deaths
• New Target Eyed for Colon Cancer Drugs
• Antibiotics Being Prescribed Less for Respiratory Infections
• Induced Labor May Prevent Need for Cesarean Section
• 'Cruise Ship Virus' Vaccine Stems From Tobacco
• Ibuprofen Rated Best for Pain of Broken Arms
• Antioxidants Abound in Cereals, Popcorn, Whole-Grain Snacks
• Video Gamers Older Than You Think
• Cervical Cancer Vaccine Seems Safe

August 17, 2009

• Strep Throat May Have Led to Mozart's Death
• Special Stem Cells Build 'Biological Bypass'
• Antioxidants Pose No Melanoma Threat
• Sea Worm Inspires Novel Bone Glue
• Blood Pressure Drug Might Work Against MS
• Chewing Tobacco No Safer Than Smoking
• Synthetic Protein Thwarts HIV Infection in Lab
• Toxins May Form When Skin, Indoor Ozone Meet
• Worries May Worsen Peripheral Arterial Disease
• Pain Level May Predict Survival in Certain Cancer Patients
• Smoking Worsens Multiple Sclerosis
• Genetic Discovery May Improve Hepatitis C Treatment
• Survey Finds Binge Drinking Among Older People, Too
• For Short Kids, No Lack of Self-Esteem
• Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 17, 2009

August 16, 2009

• Mimicking Behavior May Help Form Social Bonds

August 15, 2009

• International Travel Health Guidebook Gets Updated

August 14, 2009

• Gays, Bisexuals Seek More Psych Services
• Some Birth Control Pills Safer Than Others
• Restrictive Diet for Kids May Backfire
• Device May Offer Alternative to Warfarin for Arrhythmia
• Get Smart About Swine Flu for Back-to-School
• Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 14, 2009
• Wine May Shield Breast Cancer Patients From Radiation Side Effects
• Low Choline Level in Pregnancy Tied to Birth Defects
• Rich, Poor See Similar Declines in Old Age
• Sex Hormone Levels Linked to Fractures in Men
• Kids of Deployed Soldiers Vulnerable to Stress
• New Migraine Drug Shows Promise
• Backyard Raccoon 'Latrines' Harbor Hidden Dangers

August 13, 2009

• Exercise May Help in Leukemia Recovery
• It's Time for More Moms to Breast-Feed, U.S. Officials Say
• Good News for Elderly: Happiness Keeps Growing
• Cancer Deaths Declining, Especially Among Young
• MRI May Not Improve Breast Cancer Outcome
• Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 13, 2009
• Kidney Donor's Sex Could Affect Women's Outcomes
• Compound Targets, Destroys Cancer Stem Cells in Mice
• Ventilation After Breathing Tube Removal May Alter Outcomes
• Boozing Blunts Ability to Read Faces
• Injections May Benefit Oxygen-Deprived Newborns
• Treat Mind, Body in RA Patients: Study
• They Snooze Less, But They Don't Lose
• Facial Expressions Not Universally Understood

August 12, 2009

• Suicide Risk With Antidepressants Falls With Age
• Weight Lifting Can Ease Arm Swelling in Breast Cancer Survivors
• Stressed Out College Students Losing Sleep
• Folk Medicine Therapy May Prevent Alcoholic Relapse
• Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 12, 2009
• U.S. Women Delaying Motherhood, Report Shows
• New Antibiotics May Target Cancer-Causing Proteins
• Scientists Reverse Multiple Sclerosis in Mice
• Surgery for Neck Pain May Also Relieve Headaches
• When It Comes to Casual Sex, Men Aren't So Picky
• Experts Urge Cognitive Testing of Kids With Epilepsy
• FDA Details Access to 'Investigational' Drugs
• Gene Therapy Offers Hope Against Inherited Blindness
• Stray Breast Cancer Cells Yield to Post-Op Chemo
• Female Supervisors More Likely to Be Sexually Harassed

August 11, 2009

• Genome Sequencing Gets More Affordable
• For Macho Men, Doctor Visits Are Less Likely
• New Genetic Link Suspected for Muscular Dystrophy
• Oral Drug Ups Survival in Advanced Prostate Cancer Cases
• Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 11, 2009
• Limb-Sparing Surgery May Offer Little Benefit to Cancer Patients
• Swine Flu May Not Be Any Deadlier This Fall: Experts
• New Bone-Building Drug Promising Against Prostate Cancer
• How Weight Loss Helps the Heart
• Many Parents, Caregivers Lack Basic Child-Safety Information
• Aspirin May Stem Deaths From Colorectal Cancer
• Delivery-Related Infant Deaths Decline in Scotland
• Mediterranean Diet Plus Exercise Lowers Alzheimer's Risk
• Stem Cell Advance May Further Disease Research

August 10, 2009

• Radiation for Brain Tumors May Affect Cognition
• Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 10, 2009
• Kids With High IQs Live Longer
• Young Moms Follow Their Mother's Parenting Style
• Study Ties Mini-Strokes to Memory Loss
• Staph Infection May Follow People Home From Hospital
• Optimism Good for Heart and Longevity
• Breast-Feeding May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
• More Evidence Healthy Living Brings Long Life
• Seizures, Not Epilepsy Itself, May Raise Birth Risks
• Dogs and 2-Year-Olds on Same Mental Plane
• Fertility Can Be Preserved in Ovarian Cancer Patients
• Sharing Prescription Meds Common Among U.S. Teens
• 9/11 Responders May Be At Raised Myeloma Risk
• Blows to the Chest Up Death Risk for Lacrosse Players

August 09, 2009

• Mental Activity Seems to Keep the Brain Vital

August 07, 2009

• Expanding Health Coverage May Not Improve Access
• Slide Into Debt Could Bring Wider Waistline
• Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 7, 2009
• Many Opt for Surgery to Lower Breast, Ovarian Cancer Risk
• Beetroot Juice May Boost Stamina
• Steroid Can Ease Severe Sore Throat
• Cholesterol Screening Shouldn't Rely on Kids' Weight
• When Kids Are Hospitalized, Parents Fret About Errors
• U.S. Stem Cell Research Seems to Focus on Two Lines
• Immunoglobulin Can Predict Some Diabetic Complications
• Cell Conversion Shows Promise for Diabetes Treatment
• Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men's Cancer Risk
• School Closures May Not Be Necessary When Swine Flu Strikes

August 06, 2009

• U.S. Spending on Mental Health Care Soaring
• Living in U.S. May Raise Hispanics' Cancer Risk
• Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 6, 2009
• Cold, Flu or Pneumonia? Answer May Lie in Blood Test
• Sperm Cell Insights May Aid Stem Cell Research
• Rooks Show Intelligence in Catching the Worm
• Men With Angina Do Worse Than Women
• Stroke Doubles Risk of Hip, Thigh Fractures
• Combo Treatment May Ease Depression After Stroke
• Many Texas Docs Not Pushing HPV Vaccine for Girls
• Sunlight May Cause Rash in Autoimmune Disease
• TNF Blockers May Help Some With Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Rapid Swine Flu Test Misses Many Infections

August 05, 2009

• Scientists Learn How Cancer Drugs Cause Hypertension
• Autism May Hinder Ability to Read Body Language
• Scientists Decode HIV Genome
• Genome of Leukemia Patient Reveals Common Mutations
• Surgery, 'Sham' Equal in Treating Compression Fracture Pain
• Sex Hormone Protein May Predict Type 2 Diabetes
• Less Aggressive Care for More Severe Heart Disease
• Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 5, 2009
• Certain Arthritis, Crohn's Drugs May Raise Kids' Cancer Risk: FDA
• Not-For-Profit Nursing Homes Fare Better in Studies
• DEET in Bug Spray Tied to Neural Damage in Mice
• Fish Oils May Prevent and Treat Heart Disease
• Gut Hormone Could be Key to Blood Sugar
• Social Stress Sends Body Fat to the Stomach

August 04, 2009

• Induced Labor May Improve Outcome in Risky Pregnancies
• Periodic Dieting May Cut Breast Cancer Risk
• Medicines Top Source of Kids' Poisonings
• Midlife Heart Risk Factors Linked to Later Dementia
• Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 4, 2009
• For Many, 9/11-Linked Trauma Emerged Years Later
• Special Eye Drops May Reverse Glaucoma Damage
• Scientists Find Way to Stop Epilepsy in Mice
• Screening May Not Lessen Domestic Violence
• Young Vets With PTSD More Prone to Heart Risk Factors
• Elder Abuse, Neglect Make Early Death Far More Likely
• Key Factors Define 'Prolonged Grief'

August 03, 2009

• Scientists ID First Human With Gorilla Strain of HIV
• Metformin May Lower Diabetics' Odds for Pancreatic Cancer
• Blood Type May Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk
• Gym Class Injuries Up 150 Percent
• Surgical Masks Help Ward Off Flu, Maybe
• Young Kids' Screen Time May Raise Blood Pressure
• Antidepressant Use in U.S. Has Almost Doubled
• One in 10 High School Seniors Have Used Narcotic Painkillers
• Scientists Bioengineer New Teeth in Mice
• Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 3, 2009

July 31, 2009

• Immune Systems of AIDS Patients More Prone to HPV Cancers
• ER Visits Mostly by Medicare, Medicaid Recipients
• Clinical Trials Update: July 31, 2009
• Psych Drugs Gaining Widespread Acceptance
• Even 9-Year-Olds Can Learn CPR
• More Kids Becoming Severely Obese
• After Neuroblastoma, Chronic Problems Often Await
• Plastic Surgery Technique Might Ease Migraines

July 30, 2009

• Clinical Trials Update: July 30, 2009
• Americans Spend Billions on Alternative Medicine
• Spleen May Help Heart Recover From Disease
• Euthanasia, Palliative Care Work in Unison in Belgium
• Flu Shot May Be Less Effective in Those With Lupus