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Prostate Cancer and ED
Thursday, September 27
Thursday, September 27
Major Cancer Protein Amplifies Global Gene Expression (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Cancer Institute)
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Cancer Institute)Prostate Cancer and ED
(HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Related MedlinePlus Topics: Erectile Dysfunction, Prostate Cancer
Wednesday, September 26
Another 400 West Nile Cases Reported in U.S. in Past Week: CDC (Reuters Health)
More than 400 new U.S. cases of West Nile virus emerged in the last week, in an outbreak that remains the second worst on record but has begun to show signs of slowing.
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Health Statistics, West Nile Virus
Researchers suspect stress hormone may play a role
More diversity noted in tissue samples of healthy people, study finds
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Bacterial Infections, Cystic Fibrosis
Doctors Don't Always Address High Blood Pressure (Reuters Health)
Doctors sometimes miss the opportunity to better control their patients' high blood pressure, according to a new study.
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Blood Pressure Medicines, High Blood Pressure
Health Tip: Create a Healthy Sleep Environment (HealthDay)
Minimize nearby noise when possible
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Sleep Disorders
Health Tip: Treating a Chronic Cough (HealthDay)
Remedy's effectiveness depends on the cause
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Cough
More Americans Getting Pacemakers (Reuters Health)
The number of Americans getting pacemakers implanted has risen in the past two decades - and the recipients are increasingly older and sicker, a new study finds.
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Health Statistics, Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
New Knees (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Related MedlinePlus Topics: Health Statistics, Knee Replacement
Studies found warning signs besides high blood pressure, diabetes
Obesity Now Puts Kids' Hearts at Risk Later (HealthDay)
Large review found increased blood pressure, cholesterol levels and other forerunners of disease
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Heart Diseases, Obesity in Children
American Heart Association statement notes risk of depression, anxiety, PTSD
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Mental Health, Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
Smokers Fare Worse After Knee Surgery (Reuters Health)
Smokers have worse outcomes after knee surgery than non-smokers, including less-complete healing and more surgical complications, according to a new analysis.
Some Women's Brains Contain Male DNA (HealthDay)
Health implications are unclear, researchers say
But people may resent the advice and limit visits with their physician
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Motor Vehicle Safety
Certain respiratory infections more common in urban than suburban infants, study finds
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Asthma in Children
Why Some Mothers (Wrongly) Let Kids Try Alcohol (HealthDay)
Early introduction may lead to problem drinking in teen years, researchers say
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Parenting, Underage Drinking
Tuesday, September 25
A Virus That Zaps Zits? (HealthDay)
Early research finds common strain on skin seeks out, destroys bacteria behind acne
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Acne
Report says significant changes needed to keep Medicare, Social Security healthy
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Medicare
Read food labels carefully
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal trouble, heightened sensory responses found in about one-fourth of kids
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Autism
More newborns admitted to ICU, more mothers had high blood pressure, study found
Salmonella Sickens 30 in 19 States, Peanut Butter Recalled (Reuters Health)
Thirty people in 19 states have fallen ill from Salmonella poisoning, probably from tainted peanut butter, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday.
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Salmonella Infections
Results may help explain racial differences in obesity rates
That May Not Be a Cold, Could Be Fall Allergies (HealthDay)
Ragweed, mold most common allergens this time of year, experts say
U.S. Sees a Run on New Knees Since 1990s (HealthDay)
Over $9 billion spent annually on the operation, researchers say
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Knee Replacement
Walkable Neighborhoods Tied to Lower Diabetes Risk (Reuters Health)
People living in communities that lend themselves to walking had a significantly lower risk of developing diabetes than those living in the least walkable neighborhoods in a large new study from Canada.
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Diabetes, Exercise and Physical Fitness
Monday, September 24
Players' heart rates rose and they used more energy than with sedentary games
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Exercise for Children, Teen Health
But real-world risk still is low, experts say
Born to Lead? No Sweat (HealthDay)
Study suggests the power that comes with authority keeps anxiety at bay
Growth levels off much sooner in non-human primates, study found
Doctors to Parents: No Trampolines (HealthDay)
Pediatricians reaffirm warnings, cite severe injuries to kids
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Child Safety, Injuries
Eunuchs Lived Longer Than Other Men (HealthDay)
Genealogy records from Korean dynasty show about 15 years of extended life span
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Men's Health
Gene Study Yields New Clues to Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
Research involving 348 tumors shows the disease is varied, but also points to treatments
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Breast Cancer, Genes and Gene Therapy
Genital Cutting Tied to Later Abuse Risk (Reuters Health)
Women who underwent genital cutting as young girls may be at increased risk of physical, sexual or emotional abuse from their husband, a study of women in Mali suggests.
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Domestic Violence, Sexual Problems in Women
Health Tip: Eat More Fruits and Veggies (HealthDay)
Creative suggestions for healthier meals
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Nutrition
Health Tip: Kids on the Run (HealthDay)
Precautions before they begin
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Exercise for Children
IUDs, Implants Encouraged for Teenage Girls (Reuters Health)
Teenage girls looking for birth control should be encouraged to consider the long-lasting "set and forget" methods, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Birth Control, Teenage Pregnancy
Look Inside Food Deserts (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
NIH Launches Trial for Rare Degenerative Muscle Disease Treatment (National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center, National Human Genome Research Institute)
(National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center, National Human Genome Research Institute)Older Adults Are Actively Aging! (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Marijuana use on the rise, however, survey finds
Majority seem to be 'taking medications we have very little evidence for,' doctor says
Scam Alert: Beware of Bogus FDA Agents (Food and Drug Administration)
Screen All Adults for Alcohol Misuse (Reuters Health)
Health providers should screen all adults and pregnant women for risky drinking habits, a government-backed expert panel said Monday in new draft recommendations.
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Alcohol, Health Checkup
Finding offers insight into causes of disease that kills several hundred men in US each year
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Genes and Gene Therapy, Male Breast Cancer
Trampoline Safety (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Related MedlinePlus Topics: Child Safety, Sports Safety
Variation in Antibiotic Prescribing Hints at Overuse (Reuters Health)
Seniors in the U.S. are prescribed at least one antibiotic each every year, on average - but the rate of prescribing varies quite a bit across the country, a new study finds.
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Antibiotics, Seniors' Health
Women Born Preterm May Face Pregnancy Risks (HealthDay)
Obstetricians should take history of premature birth into account, study suggests
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Health Problems in Pregnancy, Premature Babies
Regular health visits needed to monitor for late effects, researchers say
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Cancer, Teen Health
Sunday, September 23
Study Reveals Genomic Similarities between Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancers (National Cancer Institute, National Human Genome Research Institute)
(National Cancer Institute, National Human Genome Research Institute)World Health Organisation Says Has Found New SARS-Like Virus (Reuters Health)
A new virus belonging to the same family as the SARS virus that killed 800 people in 2002 has been identified in Britain in a man who had recently been in Saudi Arabia, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Sunday.
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Saturday, September 22
Women hesitant to marry have much higher rate of divorce, study finds
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Divorce, Family Issues
FDA Looks for Answers on Arsenic in Rice (Food and Drug Administration)
Better diet, fitness reported among those who feel in control of their destiny
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Healthy Living
Friday, September 21
Adults See Some Teen Bullying as Less Serious (HealthDay)
But isolating peers or spreading rumors can have real consequences, expert says
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Bullying, Teen Mental Health
After Heart Attacks, Pain Drugs' Risks Seem to Last (Reuters Health)
Common painkillers like ibuprofen and naproxen are considered risky for people who've had a heart attack. And now a large study suggests those risks do not go away with time.
Can It! Soda Studies Cite Stronger Link to Obesity (Reuters Health)
As Americans debate what is most to blame for the nation's obesity epidemic, researchers say they have the strongest evidence yet that sugary drinks play a leading role and that eliminating them would, more than any other single step, make a huge difference.
Many popular films use death as plot device even though survival is much improved, researcher says
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Cancer
Dairy Products Won't Make You Skinny, Evidence Says (Reuters Health)
Adding a couple of servings of milk or yogurt to your daily diet probably won't help you drop any pants sizes, according to a new analysis of past studies.
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Nutrition, Weight Control
Dark Matter DNA Active in Brain during Day - Night Cycle (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Effect of Body Mass Index on Blood Pressure Varies by Race among Children Referred for Treatment of Obesity (American Heart Association)
Damage to spinal cord in 17 percent of cases among military personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Spine Injuries and Disorders, Veterans and Military Health
Small study suggests potential new option one day in treatment of the blood disease
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Bone Marrow Transplantation, Sickle Cell Anemia
Health Tip: Worried About Lead Exposure? (HealthDay)
Here are potential sources
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Lead Poisoning
Health Tip: Improve Air Quality at Home (HealthDay)
Eliminate sources of pollution
Related MedlinePlus Topic: Indoor Air Pollution
Hospital Shootings Uncommon, Unpredictable (Reuters Health)
Hospital shootings are rare events and very hard to predict, according to a new analysis of shootings over the past decade.
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Health Facilities, Occupational Health for Healthcare Providers
'XMRV' also once thought to cause chronic fatigue syndrome
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Prostate Cancer, Viral Infections
Mice Experiment May Point to New Ways to Protect Female Fertility (Reuters Health)
Egg cells can repair themselves from damage caused by radiation far better than doctors ever thought, a finding researchers say gives fresh hope in protecting women undergoing cancer therapy from infertility.
Differences in salt consumption, hormone levels may play a role, researchers say
Poor Sleep May Make High Blood Pressure Worse (HealthDay)
Study found those who struggled with insomnia were twice as likely to have resistant hypertension
Related MedlinePlus Topics: High Blood Pressure, Sleep Disorders
Relation of Poor Sleep Quality to Resistant Hypertension (American Heart Association)
Rising Suicide Statistics (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Related MedlinePlus Topics: Health Statistics, Suicide
However, the trend is seen mostly in developed countries, researcher says
Some symptoms aren't as obvious as hives, puffy eyes or rash, researchers say
Related MedlinePlus Topics: Food Allergy, Health Disparities
Vaginal Delivery Safe for Head First Births Before 32 Weeks (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)