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Monday, February 18, 2013
U.S. Plans Billion-Dollar Project to Study the Brain
Acupuncture May Help Ease Hay Fever
Lower Lung Function in Infancy Linked to Wheeze in Adulthood
Women at Greater Risk for Hip Implant Failure, Study Finds
Researchers Detect an Anti-Autism Advantage in Females
Best Glaucoma Treatments Still a Puzzle, Task Force Reports
Too Much Coffee in Pregnancy Tied to Smaller, Later Newborns: Study
Youth Smoking, Obesity May Lead to Early Death
Exercise May Stave Off Depression in Severely Obese
Switching Kids Away From Violent TV May Lower Aggression
Damage to Tiny Blood Vessels in Brain May Raise Alzheimer's Risk
Health Highlights: Feb. 18, 2013
North American Shark Attacks Hit Decade High
Patients Often Ill-Informed on Impact of Heart Device
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Smoggy Air Tied to Heart Attacks: Study
Fitness Experts Dispel Common Exercise Myths
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Expert Tips to Get Rid of Head Lice
Friday, February 15, 2013
Water-Tubing Injuries on the Rise
Many Skiers Who Tear ACLs Can Avoid Surgery, Expert Says
Psychiatric Meds in Water Supply May Alter Fish Behavior
MRSA 'Super Bug' Prevalent in Nursing Homes, Study Finds
Drinking Can Derail Women's Efforts to Quit Smoking
Public Smoking Bans Cut Risk of Preterm Births, Study Finds
Rich/Poor Divide Linked to Hospital Readmissions in Study
Doggone It! Your Dog Has You Pegged
Proscar Won't Boost Prostate Cancer Survival, Study Finds
Flu Levels Continue to Fall, CDC Says
Health Highlights: Feb. 15, 2013
Military Women Exposed to Combat After Childbirth Face Depression
More Americans Successfully Managing Diabetes
Hemorrhoids Are Common, Preventable and Treatable
Lasting Wedded Bliss May Lead to Better Health
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Open Windows, Lower Risk for Preterm Birth: Study
Alcohol Blamed for 1 in Every 30 Cancer Deaths: Study
Millions of Americans Have an STD: Report
Health Highlights: Feb. 14, 2013
'Bilingual Babies' Can Tell Languages Apart
Those Childhood Piano Lessons Should Start Early
Cancer Chemotherapy Tied to Slight Rise in Risk for Leukemia
FDA Approves 'Bionic Eye' to Help Against Rare Vision Disorder
Five Keys to Keep Your Valentine's Heart
Untreated Depression May Cut Shingles Vaccine Effectiveness
Chemicals in Cookware, Carpets May Raise Arthritis Risk in Women
Lucky Dogs Get Shot at Diabetes Cure
Closeness Isn't Always Key to Romantic Bliss
16 Cases of Kidney Damage in 6 States From Synthetic Pot: CDC
Use of Morning-After Pill on the Rise: CDC
Progesterone Shots May Not Prevent Preterm Birth of Twins: Study
Obese Black Women at Higher Risk for Having Very Large Babies
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Health Highlights: Feb. 13, 2013
FDA Should Work to Cut Sugar Levels in Sodas, Experts Say
Most Prefer That Men 'Pop the Question,' Survey Finds
Valentine's Day a Show of Wealth for Single Men?
'Cyberbullying' as Harmful as Physical Threats, Study Finds
Report Calls for Better U.S. Efforts to Fight Counterfeit Drugs
Bosses Who Bully Poison the Workplace
Patients Urged to Watch for Trouble After Colon Surgery
Women With Alzheimer's-Linked Gene Show Faster Cell Aging
Outdoor Fast-Food Ads Linked to Obesity, Study Suggests
Do Teens With Happy Home Life Have Happier Marriages?
'Hovering' Moms May Take Fun Out of Play
Kids With Knee ACL Injuries Require Special Care
Teens' Friends Can Influence Their School Performance
Little-Known Respiratory Infection Sends Many Kids to Hospital
Deep Brain Stimulation May Help in Early Stages of Parkinson's
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Folic Acid in Pregnancy May Lower Autism Risk
Synthetic Marijuana Use Linked to Kidney Damage
Calcium Supplements May Raise Odds of Heart Death in Women
Facebook Users Take 'Unfriending' Seriously, Survey Finds
Praising Kids for Efforts, Not Qualities, May Help Them Succeed
Health Highlights: Feb. 12, 2013
Timing of Job Interview May Determine Outcome
New Antibiotic May Treat Skin Infections in Shorter Time
Breast Cancer Research Needs More Focus on Environment: Report
Could Duration of Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy Be Halved?
Women's Vitamin D Needs Don't Vary By Race, Study Finds
For Hospitals, Lowered Death Rates May Not Mean More Readmissions
When Trees Die Off, Human Health May Also Suffer
Puppy Born From Frozen Embryo May Offer Hope to Endangered Wildlife
First-Born May Be at Greater Risk for Diabetes, Hypertension
'Watch and Wait' Approach Often Best for Older Patients With Kidney Cancer
Monday, February 11, 2013
ADHD Treatments Not Working for Most Young Children
Scientists Find 24 New Genes Linked to Nearsightedness
C-Section, Formula May Disrupt 'Good' Gut Bacteria in Babies
If Wife Earns More, Husband's Sexual Performance May Suffer: Study
Poor Nutrition Can Bite Into Your Sleep, Experts Say
Benefits of Exercise on Prostate Cancer Risk May Vary by Race
Little Known on How to Best Help Kids After Trauma
Health Highlights: Feb. 11, 2013
Economy May Have Lasting Effect on Young People's Outlook
Vitamin D Supplements: Is What You See What You Get?
Vaccine With Drug Payload Shows Promise Against Tumors
Teen Births Hit Record Low, CDC Reports
Cut Salt, Save 500,000 U.S. Lives Over a Decade, Study Finds
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy May Predict Later Ills, Study Says
Startling Differences in New-Hip Estimates: Study
Long Waits in the ER May Raise PTSD Risk for Heart Patients
China's Overuse of Antibiotics in Livestock May Threaten Human Health
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Everyday Activities May Have Same Health Benefits as Going to Gym
Early Dental Care Can Help Keep Kids Smiling for Years to Come
Saturday, February 09, 2013
Skin-Care Basics for Your New Baby
Don't Overlook Eating Issues Tied to Autism, Study Warns
Friday, February 08, 2013
Type 1 Diabetes Up 70 Percent in Kids, Study Finds
Day Care May Not Raise Behavior Woes in Kids After All
Bishops Reject Latest Proposal on Controversial Contraception Mandate
Docs' Theories on Obesity May Affect Their Weight-Loss Advice
Lower Drinking Age May Raise Chances of Bingeing Later
Winter Storm Hazard: Snowblower Injuries
Health Highlights: Feb. 8, 2013
People Seem More Accepting of Food Addiction Than Other Vices
Want to Get Rid of That Old Tattoo? You're Not Alone
Bedbugs: Easy to Attract, Hard to Eliminate
Avastin May Help Boost Survival With Aggressive Cervical Cancer: Study
Infants' Inattentiveness Might Signal Later Autism, Study Says
Flu Levels Starting to Fall, CDC Says
A Pill So People With Celiac Disease Can Eat Freely?
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Scientists Explore How Zinc Fights Off Infection
Maternal Depression, Violence at Home May Raise Child's ADHD Risk
For Restaurants, Healthier Menus May Mean Healthier Bottom Line
Who Says the Sexes Are Planets Apart?
On-the-Job Stress Won't Raise Your Risk for Cancer, Study Finds
Southern Diet Might Explain the 'Stroke Belt'
Young Adults Are America's Most Stressed Generation: Survey
Daily Dialysis Has Risks, Benefits for Kidney Disease Patients
Stars Strut in Red to Bring Awareness to Women's Heart Health
Health Highlights: Feb. 7, 2013
Stroke During Childhood May Raise Risk for Epilepsy, Study Says
Cancer Drug Doesn't Speed Up Tumor Growth, Researchers Say
Docs, Families May Underestimate Patients' Odds After Some Strokes: Study
One in Every 12 Stroke Survivors Contemplates Suicide, Study Finds
Surgical Delivery of Drug Shows Promise Against 'Bleeding' Stroke
Breast-Feeding Still Less Common for Black Babies: CDC
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Self-Esteem, Optimism Help When Caring for Spouse After Stroke
Exposure to Smog in Early Pregnancy Linked to Complications
Older Motorcyclists More Likely to Be Seriously Hurt in Crashes
'Clot-Buster' Drug May Still Be Best Stroke Treatment
Smoking Pot May Raise Stroke Risk in Young Adults
Nerve-Stimulating Device Might Ease Migraines
Some Whooping Cough Strains Now Outsmarting Vaccine
FDA Issues Another Warning on Fake Version of Cancer Drug Avastin
Health Highlights: Feb.6, 2013
Smog Exposure During Pregnancy Tied to Tinier Babies
Re-Analysis Refutes Diet Guidelines Favoring Vegetable Fats
Electrical Brain Stimulation Plus Drug Fights Depression: Study
Tai Chi Might Help Stroke Survivors Avoid Falls
Heart Attack Patients Do Better if They Had Chest Pain First
Study Ties Gene to Dangerous Heart Valve Deposits
In Hospitals, Daily Antiseptic Bath May Prevent Dangerous Infections
Scans Show Details of Damage to Soldiers With Head Injuries
Flu Shot May Not Work as Well for Seniors
Number of Americans With Alzheimer's May Triple by 2050
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Smoking Rates Much Higher Among the Mentally Ill: CDC
Shift to Hospice Care Often Comes Too Late, Study Finds
Steroid Shots for Tennis Elbow Miss the Mark: Study
Health Highlights: Feb.5, 2013
High Doses of Vitamin C May Raise Risk of Kidney Stones
Vitamin D Loss Attributed to Obesity
Sunshine Linked to Lower Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk: Study
Benefits of CT Scans May Outweigh Cancer Risk for Young Adults
Patient Involvement Lowers Health Costs, Study Says
Drug May Make Walking Easier for People With Artery Disease
Cancer Rates Dropping Among Black Americans
Drinking Imbalance Could Put Marriage on the Rocks
Diabetes Drug May Offer 'Modest' Weight Loss for Very Obese Teens: Study
American Indians at Heightened Risk for Suicide After Heavy Drinking
Diet Drinks As Mixers May Make for More Potent Cocktails
For Older Women, Mammograms Every 2 Years Found as Good as Annual Test
Monday, February 04, 2013
Hoping to Ease Shortage, FDA Fast-Tracks Generic Form of Cancer Drug
Review Finds No Evidence Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Are Infectious
Calcium Supplements May Raise Men's Death Risk From Heart Disease
Exercising at Midlife May Stave Off Dementia Down the Road
Too Much TV Tied to Lower Sperm Count in Young Men
With Benefits Unproven, Why Do Millions of Americans Take Multivitamins?
Chemicals From Antibacterial Products Found in Minnesota Lakes
No Evidence That Lupus Drugs Lead to Cancer, Says Study
Girls' Peers, Not Media, May Exert Most Pressure to Be Thin
Needed: Recruits of All Ages for Medical Research
Living Near Equator May Boost Your Risk for Allergy, Asthma
For Most Bullied Gay Kids, Things Do 'Get Better,' Study Finds
Health Highlights: Feb.4, 2013
A Good Mood May Boost Seniors' Brain Power
Beware Fake Flu Treatments, FDA Warns
Mistaken Infection 'On The Prairie'?
Boomers' Health Fails to Measure Up to Parents'
Sunday, February 03, 2013
Stressed-Out Women May Be More Sensitive to Sounds
Saturday, February 02, 2013
Antibiotic Resistance Strikes $15 Billion Ornamental Fish Industry
Defend Against Double-Dipping at Your Super Bowl Party
Friday, February 01, 2013
Flu Still Widespread but Easing in Some States: CDC
Kids' Abdominal Injuries May Not Warrant CT Scan
On Game Day, Sometimes Winning Isn't Everything
Health Highlights: Feb.1, 2013
Score Points for Hosting a Healthy Super Bowl Party
Program to Spot Painkiller ODs Saves Lives: Study
Medical School Ethics Policies May Affect How Doctors Prescribe
School Bullies Often Popular, Survey Finds
Psychiatric Drugs More Often Prescribed in the South
Gay Black Men Often Face Added Family Hurdles When Coming Out
Certain Skin Cancers More Common in HIV-Positive People
Obama Administration Revises Controversial Contraception Mandate
Chips, Sodas Out, Healthier Fare In With New School Snack Rules
Energy Drinks Pose Risks to Teens, Study Finds
Will Climate Change Mean Worse Flu Seasons?