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Monday, December 31, 2012
Another New Year's Hazard: Drunk Walking
Thousands of U.S. Babies Born With Cleft Lip, Palate Each Year
How One N.Y. Family Met the Challenge of an Oral Birth Defect
Economic Conditions at Birth Linked to Behavior in Teen Years
Congress Nears Deal on 'Fiscal Cliff,' Obama Says
Don't Cut School Recess, Pediatricians Say
Hillary Clinton Has Blood Clot in Head, Full Recovery Expected
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Lifestyle Changes Key to Weight Loss in New Year
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Watch Out For Eyes When Champagne Corks Fly
Friday, December 28, 2012
Chronic Worry Linked to Higher Risk of PTSD
Survival of 'Obamacare' Tops List of Biggest Health News in 2012
Car Crashes Common for Sleepy Doctors in Training: Study
Scientists Shed Light on Fungus Behind Deadly Pneumonia Strain
Health Highlights: Dec. 28, 2012
Debate Heats Up Over Screening Athletes for Sickle Cell Trait
Surgery May Not Be Needed for Ruptured Achilles Tendon
New Raccoon Virus May Offer Clues to Human Cancer
Genes Linked to Effectiveness of Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer
Going Online for Info May Reflect a Pro-Active Stance Against Cancer
Scientists ID New Genetic Connection for Gout
Sickle Cell Disease, Sickle Cell Trait Are Not the Same
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Health Highlights: Dec. 27, 2012
'Teaching Gardens' Nurture Kids' Interest in Healthy Foods
Kids and Healthy Eating
Can
Go Together
Males Struck by Cars Die More Often Than Females: Study
Fibromyalgia Diagnosis Often Missed in Men: Study
Your New Weight-Loss Resolution: Drive Less
U.S. Children's Hospitals Treating More Complex, Expensive Conditions
More Evidence That Violent Video Games Help Spur Aggression
Drug May Help Women Who Quit Smoking Avoid Weight Gain
Cancer-Related Fatigue Often Overlooked, Study Finds
Research Reveals Why Flu Peaks in Certain Seasons
Are Rhesus Monkeys Musically Challenged?
Tips on Coping With Grief During Holidays
U.S. Cancer Screening Rates Dropping: Study
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Studies of Alzheimer's Caregivers May Overlook Non-Spouses
Some Kids Abusing Common Baking Ingredients
Lifestyle Affects Outcome of Peripheral Artery Procedure: Study
College-Bound Girls May Feel Pressure to 'Speak Properly'
Overweight Teens Report High Rates of Bullying, Teasing
Young Girl's Plea For Contact Lenses Pays Off
Oxygen Treatment May Improve the Odds for Extreme Preemies
Shortage of Drug for Children's Cancer May Have Upped Relapse Rates
Brain Scans Might Help Spot Risk for Bipolar Disorder
What's Best for Kids' Eye Health? Experts Give Insight
Winter Depression May Require Treatment Plan
Today's U.S. Soldiers Fitter Than Decades Ago: Report
Health Highlights: Dec. 26, 2012
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Keep Kitchen Utensils Clean While Preparing Holiday Meal
Holidays Spell Trouble for Folks Unaware They're Diabetic
Healthy Eating Tips for Holiday Parties
Patient Survival Rises When Drugs Suppress Hepatitis C in Blood: Study
Monday, December 24, 2012
It's OK for Kids to Keep Believing in Santa, Expert Says
Blood Protein Linked to Depression, Study Finds
Nearly One-Third of Kids With Food Allergies May Be Bullied
Eye Scan Could Help Track Progress of Multiple Sclerosis
Make Holiday Meals Safe for Kids With Food Allergies
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Boughs of Christmas Trees Hold Many Insects, Bug Expert Says
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Consider Eye Safety When Toy Shopping
Friday, December 21, 2012
Mealworms: The Next High-Protein Food Source?
Preventable Surgical Errors Continue to Occur: Study
Flu Drug Tamiflu OK for Babies Under 1: FDA
Omega-3s in Formula Can Help Baby's Eyesight: Review
FDA Panel Recommends Against 1st Drug for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Pain Intensity May Help Differentiate 2 Skin Cancers
Mass Murders: Why Us? Why the U.S.?
Health Highlights: Dec. 21, 2012
Many Primary-Care Doctors Want Help Treating Obesity
Survival Equal in 2 Types of Abdominal Aneurysm Repair: Study
U.S. Flu Season in Full Swing, CDC Says
Hepatitis: The Hidden Hazard
One Man's Harrowing Battle With Hepatitis C
Inconsistency Seen in Safety Labeling for Generic Drugs
Nearly 50 Million Couples Worldwide Report Infertility
Thursday, December 20, 2012
FDA Panel Considers 1st Drug for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Palliative Care Eases Suffering for Seniors at End of Life: Study
FDA: Don't Use Pradaxa Blood Thinner in Patients With Artificial Heart Valves
New Diabetes Guidelines May Lower Patient Medical Bills
Fish Oil Supplements Won't Prevent Irregular Heart Beat: Study
Overweight? You Can Scale Back Weight Gain in Pregnancy
Motivation and Study, Not IQ, Are Keys to Kids' Math Success
FDA, States Weigh Pharmacy Regulation in Wake of Meningitis Outbreak
Health Highlights: Dec. 20, 2012
Genes Linked to Autism Seem to Have Strong Tendency to Mutate
What Causes Hot Flashes? Rat Study Gives New Clues
Early Language Skills Reduce Preschool Tantrums, Study Finds
'Not Fair!' How Sibling Fights May Lead to Later Mood Problems
Family Meals Encourage Kids to Eat More Veggies, Fruit: Study
Children of Older Parents With Cancer May Be at Risk, Too
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Health Highlights: Dec. 19, 2012
'Boomers' With Hepatitis C Boosting Demand for Liver Transplants
States Lagging in Emergency Preparedness: Report
Heart Health Worst in the South, Best in Northeast
Scientists Now See 200 Genes Linked to Crohn's Disease
Reindeer May Deliver More Than Presents
Drugs Hold Promise for Severe Juvenile Arthritis Patients
Secondhand Smoke in Pregnancy Tied to Behavior Woes in Kids
Marijuana Use Rising Among High School Seniors: Report
Solo Rock Stars Die Sooner Than Those in Bands
Abused Black Girls More Likely to Develop Asthma: Study
Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Rare Children's Brain Disorder
Rate of New HIV Infections Drops for First Time Among Black Women: CDC
Smoking Deadlier For HIV Patients Than Virus Itself: Study
For Psychiatric Patients, Cancer Is Often Spotted Too Late
Asthma Linked to Increased Risk of Dangerous Lung Blockage
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Quality of Life Can Suffer for Kids With Heart Devices
Some Cancer Risks Higher in 9/11 Recovery Workers: Study
FDA Warns About Misleading Advertising for Some Laser Eye Surgeries
Most Coughs Don't Respond to Antibiotics, Study Confirms
Health Highlights: Dec. 18, 2012
With Testicular Cancer, CT Scan Benefit May Beat Risks
Veggies and Cheese as Filling as Chips For Kids, With Fewer Calories
Many Adults With Autism Unhappy With Their Health Care
Is the Mental Health System Failing Troubled Kids?
Long-Term Aspirin Use Linked With Vision Loss: Study
Survival Tripled for Hospitalized U.S. Kids With Cardiac Arrest
Intensive Lifestyle Changes Keep Type 2 Diabetes at Bay
Giving Plavix Before Angioplasty May Cut Heart Attack Risk: Study
Speed Bumps May Aid Appendicitis Diagnosis
Here's What Keeps Rudolph's 'Nose So Bright'
Many States Say 'No' to Health Insurance Exchanges
Monday, December 17, 2012
Unhealthy Snacks Tied to Colon Cancer for Those at High Risk
Banning Vaccine Preservative Would Hurt Kids in Poor Nations: Experts
Fewer Children Injured From Swallowing Caustic Chemicals: Study
Treating Kidneys With Radio Waves May Ease Tough-to-Control Hypertension
Hair Concerns May Discourage Exercise for Some Black Women
Keep Tots' Milk to 2 Cups a Day: Study
Cancer Costs Billions Yearly in U.S. Worker Productivity: Study
Poor Vision Can Isolate Seniors
New Guidelines Seek to Streamline Care for Worst Heart Attacks
Health Highlights: Dec. 17, 2012
Egyptian Pharaoh's Throat Was Slashed During Coup, Research Suggests
Having Babies Sit Up May Help Them Learn
Shorter Hospital Stays Don't Compromise Care, Study Finds
Pricier, Intensive Whiplash Treatment May Not Pay Off: Study
Mind-Controlled Prosthetic Hand Could Be Breakthrough
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Winter Weather, Snow Shoveling Pose Heart Risks
Asperger's, Autism Not Linked to Violence: Experts
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Keep Your Dog Safe During Hectic Holiday Season: Expert
Aerobic Exercise Seems Best for Weight, Fat Loss
Friday, December 14, 2012
Vitamin D Levels Linked to Daytime Sleepiness
Heavy Drinking, Pot Use Tied to Teen Brain Changes
Less Mental Decline Seen in Older Blacks Who Went Hungry as Kids
Study Questions Advice Given to Obese Pregnant Women
Millions of Nonsmokers Exposed to Smoke From Neighbors' Apartments: Report
Back Pain May Ease for Smokers Who Quit: Study
High Blood Pressure Poses Bigger Stroke Risk for Blacks, Study Says
Immune System May Not Weaken With Age: Study
EPA Lowers Permissible Soot Levels in Air
Olympic Medalists May Also Claim 'Survival Advantage'
Gadget Givers Urged to Consider Ramifications
Family Grapples With Kids' Tech Time
Health Highlights: Dec. 14, 2012
Parents Key to Easing Psychological Impact of Conn. Shootings
Dog Helps Super-Sleepy Woman in Her Travels
Thursday, December 13, 2012
2-Year Period After Parent's Suicide Try Most Risky for Children: Study
Health Highlights: Dec. 13, 2012
Saving Carbs for Dinnertime Might Help Control Weight
How Well Do You Rise From Sitting on the Floor?
Pricey Cigarettes, Strict Schools Help Curb Teen Smoking
Legal Unions, Including Marriage, Boost Mental Health for Gay People: Study
Stress, Depression Linked to Raised Stroke Risk in Seniors
Mind Wandering Drives Up Crash Rate
Trained Beagle Sniffs Out Troublesome Hospital Infection
Child Abuse in U.S. Declines for 5th Straight Year
Yo-Yo Dieting Can Hurt the Heart, Study Finds
'Hidden' HPV May Reactivate in Older Women, Study Suggests
Stop-Smoking Drug Chantix May Carry Heart Risks, FDA Warns
U.S. Glaucoma Cases Jump 22 Percent Over Decade: Report
Study Examines Link Between Breast Cancer and Diabetes
Workplace Bullying Takes Toll on Witnesses Too, Study Finds
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Health Highlights: Dec. 12, 2012
Study Finds New SARS-Like Virus Spread Through Bats, Pigs
Scientists ID Gene That Shows Progression in ALS Patients
Fainting in Healthy People May Be First Sign of Heart Trouble
U.S. Lifestyles Thwarting Heart Health Progress: Report
Dishwashing Won't Kill Tummy-Troubling Norovirus: Study
Gene Study Uncovers More Autism Clues
Texting While Walking May Be as Dangerous as Texting While Driving
Marijuana Extract May Not Relieve MS Spasms: Review
Brain Changes Continue After Child's Concussion: Study
Can Nature Nurture the Mind as Well as the Soul?
Mothers' Pre-Pregnancy Weight Tied to Kids' IQ, Study Says
Zinc Shows Promise Against Deadly Jellyfish Venom
Want to Sound Like a Leader? Speak Like a Man, Study Contends
Study Questions Standard of Care for Head Trauma
Blood Cancer Patients May Benefit From New Transplant Technique
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Study Supports Use of 'Brain Stents' for Certain Stroke Patients
Porcupine Quill Could Foster New Medical Devices
Common Heart Drug Might Dampen Some Autism Symptoms
Regular Exercise May Add Years to Life, Study Finds
As Vision Problems in U.S. Rise, Diabetes May Explain Why
Primary Care Doctors Meet Needs of Diabetics, Study Says
Avastin Shows No Benefit for Earlier Colon Cancer: Study
Health Highlights: Dec. 11, 2012
Loneliness May Boost Odds of Dementia
Secondhand Smoke Puts Children at Risk for Meningitis
Coffee May Lower Risk of Death From Mouth Cancer: Study
Women Far More Likely to Live to 100 Than Men: U.S. Census
Combo Therapy May Help Ease Sleep Apnea at High Altitude
Even Light Smoking Boosts Women's Risk of Sudden Heart Death: Study
Junk Food Taxes Pay Off, Study Finds
Monday, December 10, 2012
U.S. Task Force Urges Docs to Counsel Kids Against Smoking
Health Highlights: Dec. 10, 2012
Oxygen Deprivation in the Womb May Raise ADHD Risk
Could Kids' Salt Intake Affect Their Weight?
Dating Violence in Teen Years Can Have Lasting Impact
Targeted Prostate Cancer Biopsies Might Improve Care: Study
Better Vision Tied to Health Plans That Cover Eye Exams
FDA OKs Expanded Use of Prostate Cancer Drug
College Kids Not So Smart About Flu Shots, Study Finds
Gaps in Care Found for Sickle Cell Disease Patients
Don't Bother With Ultrasonic Bedbug Devices
Eliminating Mouth-to-Mouth Boosts CPR Results: Study
Your Smartphone Might Help You Lose Weight
Young Binge Eaters Prone to Illicit Drug Use: Study
ADHD Can Cause Lifelong Problems, Study Finds
Germ in Cat Feces May Affect Human Brain, Behavior: Study
Sunday, December 09, 2012
Is Your Little One Scared of Santa?
Saturday, December 08, 2012
Give Your Heart the Gift of a Stress-Free Holiday
Health Highlights: Dec. 8, 2012
New Blood Thinner May Help Prevent Leg Clots, Study Finds
Friday, December 07, 2012
Sleep Apnea Tied to More Brain Damage in Women Than Men
Acute Kidney Injuries Up Sharply in U.S.
No Proof That 'Doping' With EPO Gives Athletes an Edge: Review
Funding Meals on Wheels Keeps Seniors Independent: Study
Genes May Influence Effectiveness of Anti-Smoking Policies
Can Teens' Lack of Sleep Lead to Diabetes?
Avastin Won't Extend Breast Cancer Survival: Study
As Doctors Go High-Tech, Staff Injuries May Rise
'Chemo Brain' May Occur Before Treatment Even Starts
Experimental Antidepressant Appears Quick-Acting, Safe
Too Little Sleep Spurs Appetite-Boosting Hormones: Study
Health Highlights: Dec. 7, 2012
No Benefit Seen in Extending Herceptin for Breast Cancer
Kids With Autism Common Users of ERs, Study Says
Thursday, December 06, 2012
Just Lowering Fat Intake Can Shed Pounds, Study Finds
When Antidepressants Don't Work, Give Counseling a Try
Thinking You Ate a Lot May Help You Feel Full
Teen Fighting Declines in U.S., Europe
Study Reveals Why Elderly Often Vulnerable to Scams
Fruit Flies Use Detection System to Avoid Spoiled Food
Plastics Chemical BPA Found in Fetal Livers
Cleaner Air in U.S. Boosting Life Expectancy, Study Finds
Health Highlights: Dec. 6, 2012
For Aggressive Breast Cancer, Chemo May Work Better in the Young
FDA Issues Warning for Nature's Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats
Mouse Study Offers Clues to Obesity-Diabetes Link
Chemo May Extend Survival After Breast Cancer's Return
UV Nail Lamps Don't Appear to Cause Skin Cancer
Nutrients in Fruits, Vegetables May Help Prevent Breast Cancer: Study
Kids May Be at Slightly Higher Asthma Risk If Parents Had Infertility Treatments
Consider Weight When Choosing Blood Pressure Meds: Study
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Antiseptic Products Can Be Contaminated: Study
Is a Breath Test for Colon Cancer Possible?
FDA Pulls One Generic Form of Wellbutrin Off the Market
10 Years of Tamoxifen Better Than 5: Study
Health Highlights: Dec. 5, 2012
Smoking Might Make Hangovers Worse
Sperm Counts Dropping for French Men: Study
Childless People Die Sooner, Study Says
Sedatives May Raise Pneumonia Risk
Flesh-Eating Fungal Infection Can Follow Natural Disasters, Study Finds
New Drug Regimens May Slow Advanced Breast Cancer
Racial Disparities Still Seen in Use of Breast Cancer Treatments
Use Social Media to Fight Childhood Obesity, Heart Experts Say
Study: Treating Sleep Disorder May Thwart Heart Disease
Kids With HIV at Risk of Heart Disease, Study Says
How Long Should Men's Urinary Infections Be Treated?
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Bullied Teens May Suffer Lingering Trauma
Is Childhood Intelligence Linked to Pain Problems in Adulthood?
'Protected Power Naps' Could Help Keep Medical Interns Alert: Study
Study Foresees Shortage of Primary-Care Doctors
Severe Gum Disease May Be Linked to Impotence
Teen Girls Who Smoke May Up Risk for Future Bone Disease
Study Supports Link Between Stress, Epileptic Seizures
New Guidelines Urge Limiting Endoscopy for GERD
Health Highlights: Dec. 4, 2012
Fractures Take High Toll on High School Athletes
Heavy Smokers Cut Back the Most When Cigarette Taxes Rise: Study
'Synthetic Pot' Sending Thousands of Young People to ER: Report
College Students: 25 Is Perfect Age for Marriage
Can Excessive Cellphone Use Become an Addiction?
Young Surgeons May Be Easily Distracted
Monday, December 03, 2012
Despite FDA Warning, Sports Supplements Still Available Online: Study
Healthy Diet May Prevent Additional Heart Trouble
Health Highlights: Dec. 3, 2012
Antidepressants May Lead to Fewer Seizures in People With Epilepsy
Under Similar Stress, Rich Live Longer Than Poor: Study
Children's Seizures Not Always Damaging, Study Finds
Psychiatry Gets Revised Diagnostic Manual
FDA to Collaborate on Development of Medical Devices
What Doctors Don't Know About Treating Kids With Epilepsy
U.S. Kids Might Not Be Over-Medicated After All
Flu Season Arrives Early and It Could Be Severe: CDC
More U.S. Kids Get High-Radiation Scans, Study Says
Extra Sleep May Help You Withstand Pain
Tap-Water Chemical May Be Linked to Food Allergy
Common Diabetes Drug Shows Promise as Ovarian Cancer Treatment
'Hiding' Cigarettes in Stores Might Keep Kids From Smoking: Study
Ex-President George H.W. Bush Remains Hospitalized
U.S. Quit-Smoking Policies Need Improving, Experts Say
Sunday, December 02, 2012
Former President George H.W. Bush to Stay in Hospital Through Weekend
Helmets Do Save Lives on the Slopes, Research Shows
Saturday, December 01, 2012
Steroid Injections for Back Pain May Lower Bone Mass