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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Hepatitis B Infection Rates in U.S. Higher Than Thought
Serious Exercise May Benefit Middle-Aged Arteries
Men and Women With Cancer May Receive Different Fertility Information
1 in 5 Americans Has Untreated Cavities: CDC
For Juvenile Arthritis, Pill May Work as Well as Needle
Gout Flare-ups Rise Sharply With Certain Foods: Study
Genes Might Help Some Smokers Kick the Habit
Worldwide Cancer Incidence Predicted to Rise 75% by 2030
Preteen Food Choices May Help Predict Eating Disorders Later
Ohio Mail-Order Hatchery Now Linked to Salmonella in 23 States
Re-Routing Spinal Cord Signals Restores Movement in Paralyzed Rats
Atkins-Type Diets Look Kidney-Friendly: Study
Diabetes Drug Actos May Increase Bladder Cancer Odds
Health Highlights: May 31, 2012
Acne Medication May Raise Risk of Eye Infections
Disability From Juvenile Arthritis Hurts Adult Job Prospects
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Could Bloodletting Ease Heart Risks for the Obese?
Once-Obese Women Still Face Stigma, Study Finds
Infant 'Smarts' Similar With Different Types of Formula: Study
FDA Warns of Fake Version of ADHD Drug Adderall
Summer's Heat May Enflame Hives
Scientists Map the Tomato's Genome
Brave New World of Genetics Requires Safeguards, Experts Say
U.S. Program Targets Antipsychotic Drug Use in Nursing Homes
Humans Can Sniff Out Old Age in Others, Study Shows
More Families Seek Kidney Donations on Facebook
They're Cute, But Baby Chicks Can Harbor Salmonella
Pre-op Treatments Boost Survival for Esophageal Cancer Patients: Study
'Cooling' Helps Oxygen-Deprived Newborns: Study
Health Highlights: May 30, 2012
High Blood Sugar May Make Pneumonia Deadlier
Personalized Blood Pressure Therapy May Help Diabetics
Obesity May Raise Odds for Painful Leg Condition
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Healthy Brain Connections Help Maintain Intellect in Old Age
Cash, Coaching May Boost Healthy Living
Emotional Woes May Last for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Optimism, Laughter May Bring Long Life
Fever During Pregnancy May Raise Odds for Autism in Offspring
'Nordic Walking' a Winner for Heart Failure Patients, Study Says
Surly People Tend to Like Fierce Dogs, Study Shows
Health Highlights: May 29, 2012
Taking Anti-HIV Meds Prior to Exposure May Help Prevent Infection
Use of Smokers' Lungs for Transplant Has Pros, Cons
Common Painkillers May Help Prevent Skin Cancer: Study
Feeling Lackadaisical? Sleep Apnea May Be to Blame
'CPAP Machine Changed My Life'
Education May Protect Brain From Exposure to Solvents
Tight Blood-Sugar Control Shows Mixed Results for Health of Kidneys: Study
Monday, May 28, 2012
Night Shift Might Boost Women's Breast Cancer Risk: Study
Doubt Cast on Usefulness of 'Sensory' Therapies for Autism
HRT Update: Therapy May Reduce Fractures, Boost Some Risks
Key to More Active, Slimmer Kids: Friends
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Many Still Tanning, Despite Dangers, Survey Finds
Physical Education Is Good for Kids' Grades, Study Finds
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Keep Food Safety in Mind This Memorial Day Weekend
Exercise Helps Older Adults Stay Fit
Friday, May 25, 2012
As Obesity Rates Rise, Cases of Kidney Stones Double: Study
Fewer Stillbirths Among Pregnant Women Vaccinated Against Flu
More Mental Health Care Urged for Kids Who Self-Harm
Cancer Patients Share Web Info With Docs for Insight, Advice
Travel to High Altitudes Tied to Crohn's, Colitis Flare-Ups
The Science of Tasty Tomatoes Lies in the Chemicals
People Who Lived Near World Trade Center Report More Lung Disease
Chemicals in PVC Flooring Can Be Absorbed Into Children's Bodies: Study
Fitness May Boost Survival for Women With Breast Cancer
Health Highlights: May 25, 2012
Amazon Tribe Gives Clues to Heart-Healthy Lifestyles
Can You Hear Me Now?
Few U.S. Hispanics Screened for Skin Cancer
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Strokes More Common in Southern States: CDC
States Use Only Fraction of Tobacco Revenues to Fight Smoking, Study Finds
Severely Obese Have More Complications With Spinal Surgery
Discovery of Gene May Lead to New Male Contraceptive
Japanese-American Men With Low Vitamin-D Diet Face Higher Stroke Risk
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy May Threaten Kids' Heart Health
Work-Related Asthma a Significant Problem: CDC
Combo Therapy May Help Ease 'Ringing in the Ears'
Flesh-Eating Bacteria No Cause for Panic, Experts Say
Some Heavy Kids at Risk of Blindness, Study Says
Health Highlights: May 24, 2012
Babies' Vulnerability to Colds Tied to Immune Response at Birth
Efficient Disease Risk Prediction a Long Way Off, Experts Say
Autism Often Not Diagnosed Until Age 5 or Older: U.S. Report
Surgical Residents Often Fatigued, Study Confirms
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Clot Buster Seems to Help Up to 6 Hours After Stroke
Calcium Supplements May Be Bad for Your Heart: Study
C-Section May Hike Risk for Toddlers' Obesity, Study Suggests
IUDs, Implants Best for Long-Term Birth Control: Study
Aspirin May Prevent Recurrence of Deep Vein Blood Clots
Health Highlights: May 23, 2012
Regional Systems to Treat Severe Heart Attack Increasing
Mouse Study Sheds Light on How Diet May Affect Epilepsy
Breast MRI Best at Tracking Response to Chemo: Study
Study Spots Early Warning Signal for Sudden Cardiac Death
Overweight Moms More Apt to Have Large Babies, Study Says
Patients May Receive Too Much Acetaminophen in Hospital
Cell Transplant Tested as Treatment for Nerve Pain in Mice
FDA Panel Votes Against New Use for Blood Thinner Xarelto
Germs Lurk in Office Kitchens, Break Rooms
Study Offers Ways to Decrease Use of Restraints at Nursing Homes
Cancer Docs Often Deal With Own Grief, Doubts When Patients Die
Scientists Turn Skin Cells Into Cardiac Cells to Help Failing Hearts
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Patients Prefer More Invasive Form of Colon Scan: Study
U.S. Sees Drop in Deaths Linked to Diabetes
Hepatitis C Causing Liver Damage in Greater Numbers: Study
U.S. Liver Transplants Declining
Body Building, Diet Supplements Linked to Liver Damage: Study
Study Ties Genes to Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Prostate Cancer Risk
Injury-Linked Deaths Vary Widely Among States
No Progress in Reducing U.S. Motorcycle Deaths: Report
Health Highlights: May 22, 2012
Men Can Still Ask for PSA Test, and Some Should, Doctors Say
Spider-Phobes May Get Quick Relief
Do Bald Men Face Higher Risk of Prostate Cancer?
Studies See Advances in Detecting, Treating Pancreatic Cancer
Sleep Apnea 'Mask' Might Also Help the Heart
Asthma Meds May Be Linked to Irregular Heartbeat
Colonoscopy May Detect Curable Cancer in Elderly: Study
Middle-Aged Diabetics May Need Earlier Colon Checks
Monday, May 21, 2012
U.S. Teens Heading for Heart Trouble: Study
Obese Teens Can Have Heart Damage Without Showing Signs
Severe Gum Disease, Impotence May Be Linked
Birth Control Pills, HRT Tied to Digestive Ills
Could Compound in Artificial Sweeteners Worsen Crohn's Disease?
Teens' Love of Loud Music Tied to Drinking, Drug Abuse
Moveable Magnets Used to Forge Gastric Bypass in Pigs
Obese More Likely to Be Diagnosed With Advanced Thyroid Cancer
More Research Points to Long-Term Ills With Bone Drugs
Dieting May Lower Hormone Levels Tied to Breast Cancer
Vigorous Exercise Might Keep Psoriasis at Bay
Night Staffing With Critical Care Docs May Lower ICU Death Rates
Statins May Help Prevent Enlarged Prostate: Study
Study Supports Value of Sigmoidoscopy, an Alternative to Colonoscopy
U.S. Advisers Say 'No' to Routine PSA Tests for Prostate Cancer
New Blood Thinner May Lower Chances of Clots in High-Risk Heart Patients: FDA
Health Highlights: May 21, 2012
COPD Can Put a Damper on Sex Life
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Breathing Smog While Pregnant May Worsen Asthma in Offspring
Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Cancer Death Risk
Study Ties Secondhand Smoke to Bladder Irritation in Kids
Screening for Lung Cancer Might Benefit Those at Highest Risk
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Keeping Your Family Safe From Dog Bites
Friday, May 18, 2012
Health Highlights: May 18, 2012
Tiny Tots in the Dentist's Chair Among Changes in Pediatric Dentistry
From One Generation to the Next, Dental Care Changes
Chronic Heartburn May Boost Risk for Esophageal Cancer
Military Marriages Stay Strong in Face of Challenges: Study
Underage Drinkers Can Easily Order Alcohol From the Internet
Research With Dogs Points to Early Test for Arthritis
Females, Young Athletes Take Longer to Get Over Concussions
Fees Lead Some Kids to Skip After-School Sports: Survey
Healthy Dieting in Pregnancy May Be Helpful
'Bad' Fat May Hurt Brain Function Over Time
Melanoma a Big Threat to Older Men
One-Third of U.S. Homeless Population Is Obese: Study
Test Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C, Says CDC
Gene Tests May Not Drive Patients to More Medical Care
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Fewer Young Americans Smoking, Survey Finds
Looking Away As You Get Needle
Does
Lower Pain, Study Shows
Being Obese May Make Job Search Tougher
'Fish Pedicure' a Recipe for Bacterial Infection, Researchers Warn
Benefits of Widespread Statin Use Outweigh Risks: Study
Athletes Really Do Play Through the Pain
Parents Often Lose Sleep Over Child's Epilepsy, Study Finds
FDA Approves Generic Versions of Plavix
Health Highlights: May 17, 2012
Early Study Hints at Link Between Certain Sunscreens, Endometriosis
Study Explores Distraction's Role in Pain Relief
It's Not Just What You Eat, It's When You Eat, Mouse Study Finds
Diabetes Can Take a Toll on Your Emotions
OSHA's Safety Tests Protect Workers at Little Cost: Study
Drowning Is Leading Cause of Kids' Accidental Death: CDC
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Two-Drug Combo May Be Safe for Melanoma Treatment
Some People Really Might Have 'Gaydar'
U.S. Bests Canada, Europe in Drug Approvals
Daily Coffee May Help Keep Grim Reaper Away
Study Shows MS Patients at Most Risk for Drug-Linked Brain Illness
Many Primary Care Docs Don't Know Long-Term Effects of Chemo: Survey
'Blast Wind' Linked to Chronic Brain Injuries in Military
CDC Lowers Lead-Poisoning Threshold for Kids
Paralyzed Patients Use Mind to Move Robotic Arm
Health Highlights: May 16, 2012
Urban Hospitals May Act as Breeding Ground for MRSA
Genetic Test May Spot Raised Autism Risk
Could Nasal Spray of 'Love Hormone' Treat Autism?
Many Parents of Kids With Autism Don't Put Faith in Pediatricians
Advanced Prostate Cancer Drug May Help at Earlier Stage
Developmental Woes Common in Siblings of Children With Autism
Study Links Antibiotic to Slight Rise in Heart Patients' Death Risk
Dinosaurs May Have Suffered From Arthritis
Palpitations May Signal Future Heart Rhythm Problem
Education Is Key to Health: Report
Experimental Drug Helps Fight Some Childhood Cancers, Study Finds
Head Blows May Hamper Learning in College Athletes
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
U.S. Task Force Issues Blood Pressure Guidelines
Fitness Fights High Blood Pressure, Even With Family History
U.S. Assistance to Africa Cut AIDS-Related Deaths: Study
Beijing's Olympic Smog Shows Pollution's Effect on Health
Asthma Cases Continue to Rise in U.S., Affecting Millions
Trial Set to See if Drug Can Prevent Alzheimer's
Two-Drug Combo Helps Teens With Migraines
Plavix's New Generic Status Could Be Boon for Patients
Health Highlights: May 15, 2012
Inhaled Steroids Lead to Big Drop in Asthma Deaths at Texas Hospital: Study
Are Post-Angioplasty Stress Tests Unnecessary?
Doctors Restore Some Hand Function to Quadriplegic Patient
Genes Might Be Key to Parkinson's Spread
Steroid Nasal Sprays Show Small Benefit for Sinusitis: Study
FDA Approves First At-Home HIV Test
Blacks, Hispanics Have Higher Colon Polyp Risk Than Previously Thought
Monday, May 14, 2012
A Little More Education, a Little Longer Life?
Health Highlights: May 14, 2012
Acupuncture May Help Ease Symptoms of COPD
Secondhand Smoke May Harm Heart Function
For Dementia Patients, Feeding Tubes May Increase Bed Sores
Employment Prospects Dim for Young Adults With Autism
Sleepwalking in Adults More Common Than Thought
People With HIV at Higher Odds of Sudden Cardiac Death
'Self-Managing' COPD Might Pose Risks, Study Suggests
Researchers Test Laxative-Free Colon Scan
'Button' Batteries Sending More Kids to ER: Study
Eye Changes May Predict Heart Disease in Blacks With Diabetes
Pot Might Help Ease Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
FDA Issues Multiple Sclerosis Drug Alert
Some Sports May Help Protect Men's Bones
Common Blood Pressure Drugs May Not Cut Colon Cancer Risk
Back Pain Therapy Often Yields Early Benefits: Study
Baby Bottles, Pacifiers, Sippy Cups Can Injure
Sunday, May 13, 2012
With Weights, You Can Lighten Your Load
In Rat Study, Eye Device Shows Promise for Restoring Sight
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Does Your Child Have Seasonal Allergies or a Cold?
Shape Up, Safely, for Summer
Friday, May 11, 2012
Weight-Loss Surgery May Also Help Menstruation, Skin, Hair
Health Highlights: May 11, 2012
Older People With Dementia Cared for Mostly at Home
Oxygen Therapy Slows Type 1 Diabetes in Mice, Study Says
Women Exposed to Violence Might Have More Risky Sex
First, Second Kidney Transplants Have Similar Success: Study
Blacks Less Likely to Get Help on Scene After Cardiac Arrest: Study
Sooner Is Better for Controlling Obese Kids' Weight: Study
Lifesaving Defibrillators Often Not Nearby When Needed
Sex After Heart Attack? Doc's OK May Be Key
Is Combining Hysterectomy and a Tummy Tuck Safe?
Availability of Beds, Poverty Drive Costly Hospital Readmissions
'Email Vacations' Boost Job Productivity, Lower Stress: Study
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Blood Clot Risk Linked to Some Non-Pill Contraceptives
FDA Panel Gives Blessing to New Weight-Loss Drug
FDA Approves 1st Pill to Help Prevent HIV Infection
New Weight-Loss Drug Shows Promise in Trial
Induced Labor Late in Pregnancy Has Pros, Cons
Only Half of Meds Taken by Kids Have 'Adequate' Safety Info: Study
Clot-Buster Doesn't Raise Bleeding Risk in Warfarin Patients: Study
Stem Cell Study Shows Promising Results Against Heart Failure
Fitness in Middle Age Lowers Medical Costs Later: Study
Many Young Adults at Risk of Skin Cancer: CDC
Strides Made in Diagnosing, Treating Lupus
Gut Bugs Might Influence Child's Odds for Obesity
Scleroderma Complications Worse in Blacks Than Whites: Study
Smell Tests Don't Predict Alzheimer's, Study Finds
Black Africans Less Apt to Develop Heart Rhythm Disorder Than Whites
Health Highlights: May 10, 2012
Many Women Still Smoke During Pregnancy
FDA Issues Warning on Controversial MS Treatment
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Evolution May Explain 'Runner's High,' Study Says
New Drug Shows Promise for Myeloma Patients
FDA Seeks Less Radiation for Kids Getting X-Rays, CT Scans
Infection Causes 1 in 6 Cancers Worldwide: Study
Study: Kids Who Sleep in Parents' Bed Less Likely to Be Overweight
Norovirus Outbreak Traced to Reusable Grocery Bag
Can Testosterone Therapy Help Obese Men Lose Weight?
IUDs Work as Emergency Contraceptive: Review
Angioplasty May Be Risky for Those With Poor Leg Circulation
Response to First Treatment May Predict Epilepsy's Course
Statins May Help Prevent Irregular Heartbeat in Elderly
Colon Cancer Gaps for Blacks, Whites Largely Due to Screening
Scientists Map Melanoma's Genome
Health Highlights: May 9, 2012
Wheelchair Breakdowns on the Rise, Study Finds
Rate of Hospitalizations for Stroke Has Declined in U.S.
Pot Belly Boosts Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death: Study
FDA Seems to Back Pill to Help Prevent HIV
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Health Highlights: May 8, 2012
Cancer Cells in Bloodstream Show Great Diversity: Study
Half of U.S. Counties Have No Ob-Gyn: Study
U.S. Report Outlines Strategies to Prevent Obesity
Could Eating Fast Increase Diabetes Risk?
T-Shirt, Gift Card Giveaways Raise Blood Drives' Success
IUD Use Tied to Modest Weight Loss
Eye Color May Help Predict Vitiligo Risk
Friends' Parents Can Sway Teens' Odds for Drinking, Smoking
That Long Commute May Be Harming Your Health
Home Birth Poses Danger for Higher-Risk Pregnancies: Study
Exercise May Boost Survival in Breast, Colon Cancer Patients
Sperm Collide Along Liquid Maze on Way to Fertilize Egg
Screening Women for Domestic Violence Could Help Prevent Abuse
Probiotic Products May Prevent Antibiotic-Linked Diarrhea
Irregular Heartbeat Poses Greater Stroke Risk for Women Than Men
Monday, May 07, 2012
People Love Talking About Themselves, Brain Scans Show
Depression in Mid-Life Linked to Higher Odds for Later Dementia
Living Near Major Roads May Shorten Heart Attack Survival
Lots of TV May Harm Kids' Diet
Kids Most Likely to Start Abusing Painkillers at 16: Study
Health Highlights: May 7, 2012
Zinc Pills May Shorten Colds, Analysis Suggests
42% of Americans Could Be Obese by 2030: CDC
Exercise Can Help Fight Heart Failure
In Mom's Eyes, Overweight Toddler May Not Be
Using Earplugs Eases ICU Patients' Confusion: Study
U.S. Obesity Rate Set to Soar, Costing Billions: CDC
Study: More Pre-Teens Get Vaccines When Middle Schools Require Them
Birth Defect Rates Vary Depending on Fertility Treatment: Study
Having a 'Purpose in Life' May Help Shield You From Dementia
For Healthier Eating, Keep Fruits, Veggies Within Reach
Aim Skin Cancer Warnings at the Young, Too, Experts Say
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Research May Point to New Obesity Treatments
Doctors Urge Routine Skin Screenings
Saturday, May 05, 2012
City Bike-Share Riders Seldom Wear Helmets
Friday, May 04, 2012
Germs Behind Urinary Tract Infections Becoming More Resistant to Drugs
Mammograms Beat Thermography for Breast Cancer Detection: Study
A Heart Disease Veteran at Just Age 12
Today's Kids May Be Destined for Adult Heart Disease
Screening for Other Health Problems May Aid COPD Survival
Health Highlights: May 4, 2012
Prenatal Smoking Linked to High-Functioning Autism in Kids
High Blood Pressure Risk Factors That May Surprise You
Older Lung Cancer Patients Less Likely to Be Treated
Swaddling Infants Too Tightly May Cause Hip Problems
More College-Educated Women Having Children
Obese Drivers Less Likely to Buckle Up: Study
Men's Breast Cancer Often More Deadly, Study Suggests
Psychiatric Patients Often Wait Nearly 12 Hours in ER
Attitude May Be Key to Overweight Girls' Risk of Depression
Rising Obesity Rates Might Mean More Rheumatoid Arthritis
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Overly Long Pregnancies Linked to Behavioral Problems in Toddlers
U.S. Health Care Spending High, But Quality Lags: Report
New Clues to the Evolution of the Human Brain
In Some Brain Bleeds, Patients Do Better at High-Volume Hospitals
HIV Drug Tenofovir Safe During Pregnancy, Study Suggests
Antipsychotics Do Help Many With Schizophrenia, Study Finds
Many Breast Cancer Patients in Their 40s Aren't 'High-Risk': Study
Joggers Live Longer, Study Says
Health Highlights: May 3, 2012
Researchers Rejuvenate Blood-Forming Stem Cells in Mice
Hot Flashes More Likely for Certain Smokers, Study Says
New Guidelines Issued for Severe Lupus
More Teen Girls Using Contraceptives: CDC
'Blond Genes' May Vary Around the World
Migraines More Likely for People With Celiac Disease, Study Says
Why You Overeat Even When You're Full
Positive Thinking, Persistence Pay Off in Job Search: Study
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Health Highlights: May 2, 2012
U.S. Ranks 131st in World for Premature Birth Rate
Scientists Spot How Cox-2 Painkillers Raise Heart Risks
Study Redefines What a Healthy Vagina Is
Study: Gene Therapy for HIV Safe, But Effectiveness Still Unclear
Who's the Dad? First-Trimester Blood Test May Tell
Clues to 'Slacker' Behavior Found in Brain, Study Says
Eating More Foods Rich in Omega-3s May Lower Alzheimer's Risk: Study
'Iceman' Mummy Yields Oldest Human Blood Cells
Lower-Dose Radioiodine Effective Against Thyroid Cancer
Less Invasive Heart Valve Replacement Works for Elderly: Study
Women Can Waive Test Before Incontinence Surgery: Study
Genes Might Cause Some to Shun Pork
Dengue Fever a Major Cost Burden in Puerto Rico
Aspirin as Effective as Warfarin for Heart Failure: Study
Study Finds Direct Link Between Obesity, Heart Disease
Energy and Sports Drinks Eat Away at Teeth, Study Finds
Once-Banned Bird Flu Study Suggests Pandemic Threat Is Real
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Health Highlights: May 1, 2012
Seniors Undertreated for Asthma, and Many Skip Inhalers: Study
Healthy Weight Loss May Also Cut Your Cancer Risk
How That Glass of Red Wine Might Help You Live Longer
Women More Likely to Survive Melanoma Than Men: Study
Many Asthmatic Kids Harmed by Secondhand Smoke: Study
Health Care Disparities Might Affect Black Kids' Cancer Survival
Tasers Can Trigger Fatal Heart Trouble, Study Says
Arthritis in Children Linked to Infections
Can Blood Test Predict Breast Cancer Risk?
Exercise Plus Computer Time May Boost Seniors' Brains
Study Downplays Risk of CT Scans
Better Ways Needed to Track Drug Safety: Report
Fish Oil Doesn't Cut Failure Rate of Hemodialysis Grafts
For Breast Cancer Care, Radiation of Whole Breast May Be Best
Analysis Finds Clinical Trials Often Small, of Poor Quality