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Monday, April 30, 2012
Insecticide Linked to Brain Abnormalities in Kids
Children Usually Excluded From Clinical Drug Trials: Study
Mothers' Stress Could Cause Iron Deficiency in Newborns
Anxiety, Depression Often Go Hand-in-Hand With Arthritis
Pacifiers Don't Discourage Breast-Feeding, Study Says
More Evidence Bilingualism Aids Thinking Skills
Health Highlights: April 30, 2012
Having Kids Doesn't Inspire Adults to Eat Healthier: Study
Routine Kidney Disease Screening Not Worthwhile, Experts Say
Exercise Twice a Day Vital for Your Dog's Health, Expert Says
Here Are the Women Who Need Mammograms in Their 40s: Study
Heart Attack Survival Varies Widely Among Hospitals, Study Finds
U.S. Sees Tripling of Babies Born Addicted to Painkillers
Less-Invasive Surgery for Esophageal Cancer Might Be Safer
Hot Weather's Return Brings Ozone Warnings
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Two-Drug Therapy Helped Kids With Type 2 Diabetes
TV Ads May Play Role in Underage Drinking, Obesity
Being Bullied Tied to Anxiety, Depression in Special-Needs Kids
Secondhand Smoke Permeates Many Apartment Buildings: Study
Teen Impulsiveness Has Different Sources in ADHD, Substance Use
Cellphones, Texting Put Teen Drivers in Danger, Studies Show
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Low-Income Mothers May Overfeed Their Infants
Parents' Poor Math Skills May = Medication Errors
Black Kids Less Apt to Get Meds for Stomach Pain in ER: Study
Friday, April 27, 2012
Vitamin D May Affect Lung Transplant Success
Upper-Body Strength Key for NASCAR Drivers
FDA Approves New Impotence Drug Stendra
Study Recommends Putting Your Left Face Forward
Taking Away Car Keys Can Be Tough for Older Drivers
Bullied Children at Greater Risk for Self-Harm, Study Finds
Heart Test Spots Sudden Death Risk in Young Athletes
Adjusting Your Attitude About Chronic Pain May Help You Sleep
Animals More Interesting to Kids Than Toys, Study Shows
Health Highlights: April 27, 2012
Some Schools Don't Let Kids Carry Asthma Inhalers
Research Gets Closer to Genetic Roots of Glaucoma
Leisurely Strolls More Popular, Yet Walk Times Shorter: CDC
Rate of Statin-Linked Muscle Woes Unclear, Study Suggests
More Babies Today Have Irregular Head Shape: Expert
Blood Clot Risk for Outpatients Needs More Attention: Study
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Analytical Thinkers Seem to Be Less Religious, Study Suggests
Fatigue Not a Factor in Fibromyalgia Pain, Study Says
Health Highlights: April 26, 2012
College Kids Often Use Cell Phones While Driving: Study
Anti-Smoking TV Ads From Tobacco Industry Don't Help
Many U.S. Workers Sleep-Deprived: CDC
Healthy Behaviors Extend Life After Cancer, Experts Say
Eating Berries Might Help Preserve Your Memory
Toxic Gas in Dogs' Vomit a Threat to Vets: CDC
Preventable Injuries Sideline One-Third of Young Athletes
Americans Support Medicare Reform, But Not on Their Dime: Poll
Another Drug 'Take-Back Day' Scheduled for Saturday
Battling the Bullying of an Autistic Child
Scientists Identify Gene Behind Pygmies' Short Stature
Kids' Kidney Transplant Rules May Have Shrunk 'Race Gap'
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Heroin Addicts Have Higher Pain Sensitivity, Even During Treatment
Stopping Blood Thinners Raises Stroke Risk for Patients With Irregular Heartbeat
Low-Radiation CT Scans Effective at Spotting Appendicitis: Study
Aromatherapy: More Than Just a Pleasant Scent?
Warnings on Cigarette Packs May Keep Ex-Smokers From Relapse
Health Highlights: April 25, 2012
Poor Sleep Heightens 'Ringing Ear' Disease Symptoms: Study
Life Transitions May Trigger Eating Disorders
Air Quality Improving in Many U.S. Cities: Report
Many Who First Misuse Prescription Pills Get Them From Friends, Family: Report
Experimental Drug Eases Autistic Behaviors in Mice
Leaded Gas Exposure Linked to Later Violence: Study
Early Menopause Tied to Osteoporosis in 29-Year Study
New Techniques May Improve Infant Heart Surgery
Has the 'G-Spot' Been Confirmed at Last?
Donor Kidney Re-Used in Second Patient After Failing in First
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Dark Chocolate May Lower Risk of Heart Disease
'Watch-and-Wait' Approach Best When Water Breaks Before Labor: Study
Stress May Be Tougher on Women's Hearts Than Men's: Study
Pacemakers, Defibrillators Sources of Deadly Infections: Study
New Clues to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Many First-Graders Shun Overweight, Obese Kids
Hospital Charges Show Huge Variance in Study
Botox Offers Little Relief for Migraine, Study Finds
Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Often Not Followed: Study
Health Highlights: April 24, 2012
Impulsive Tots at Risk for Gambling Problems Later: Study
Could the Childhood Obesity 'Epidemic' Be Ebbing?
Bullying, Violence Linked to Faster Aging in Kids
Study Explores Fish Oil's Healthy Effect on Heart
Texting May Help More Kids Get Flu Shots
Quality Nursing May Protect Very Low Birth Weight Babies
Cocaine Habit Might Speed Brain Aging
Monday, April 23, 2012
Can Heavy Metal in Foods, Cosmetics Spur Breast Cancer Spread?
Cyberbullying May Call for New Prevention Tactics
Wife's Breast Cancer Can Hurt Husband's Health Too: Study
Wartime Killing May Raise Veterans' Thoughts of Suicide
Measles Deaths Falling Worldwide
Health Highlights: April 23, 2012
Stricter Seat Belt Laws Get Teens to Buckle Up, Study Shows
Cost of Snakebite Therapy May Squeeze Victims' Wallets
Migraine Guidelines: What Works, What Doesn't
Thyroid Condition Linked to Heart Problems: Study
Strength Training May Give Boost to Seniors' Brains
Shingles Vaccine Safe, Underutilized, Study Says
'Publication Bias' Casts Doubt on Value of Antidepressants for Autism
Hispanics Seem to Have Better Odds of Lung Cancer Survival
Sunday, April 22, 2012
'Ice Cream Headaches' Might Offer Clues to Migraines
Tick Season Starting Early This Year
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Close Laundry Detergent Right After Use, Expert Says
On-the-Job Injuries Can Be Lethal to U.S. Teens
Friday, April 20, 2012
Health Highlights: April 20, 2012
For Some, Glaucoma Strikes at a Young Age
Glaucoma Need Not Steal Sight, Experts Say
Long MP3 Playlists Lead to Distracted Drivers
Depression Linked to Higher Odds for Poor Leg Circulation
U.S. Children Exposed to Hours of Background TV Daily
'Catastrophic' Head Injuries to High School Football Players Rising
Lower Risk for Bowel Obstruction With Less Invasive Surgery: Study
Joint-Replacement Failure Rate Higher for Smokers: Studies
Men More Prone to Complications After Brain, Spine Surgery
Half-Siblings of Those With Autism at Raised Risk for Disorder: Study
Could Your Personality Be Reflected in Your Pooch?
U.S. Gives Green Light to Publish Controversial Bird Flu Research
Talking to Yourself Could Have Mental Benefits
Childhood Obesity May Raise Odds of Adult Liver Cancer
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Value of Metformin, Insulin Combo for Type 2 Diabetes Questioned
Bedbugs Can Infest Your Office, Too
Scoliosis Treatment Might Reduce Need for Surgeries
Online Dating Scams Can Take Emotional, Financial Toll
Exercise May Help Patients With High Blood Pressure Live Longer
Gene Behind Psoriasis Identified, Researchers Say
Early Use of MS Drug May Cut Likelihood of Progression
Low-Fat Dairy Linked to Lower Stroke Risk
Study Pinpoints New Abnormality in 'Athlete's Heart'
'No Regrets' Outlook May Make for Sunnier Old Age
Basketball Legend Pat Summitt Leaving as Tennessee Women's Coach
Measles Outbreaks in 2011 Were Worst in 15 Years: CDC
Health Highlights: April 19, 2012
After Hospitalization, Men More Likely to Show Up in ER
Genes Associated With Autism Also Related to Schizophrenia
New Psoriasis Drugs Not Much Better Than Standard Therapy, Study Finds
Healthy Lifestyle Choices Could Cut Cancer Rates: Report
Diabetes Groups Issue New Guidelines on Blood Sugar
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Optimism Might Cut Your Risk for Heart Attack
Everyday Activities Might Lower Alzheimer's Risk
When Does Boxing-Related Head Trauma Become Too Much?
Experimental Gel May Help Those With Advanced Parkinson's
Warren Buffett Has Early Stage Prostate Cancer
EPA to Cut Air Pollution from Natural Gas 'Fracking'
College Athletes in Low-Contact Sports Have More Overuse Injuries
No Proof That Gum Disease Causes Heart Disease, Experts Say
More Smog Might Mean More Hospitalizations
Half of Young Cigarette Smokers Also Smoke Pot: Survey
Use of Ecstasy, Speed by Teens Tied to Later Depression
Many Call Center Workers Plagued by Voice Woes
Chemo + Radiation Best for Bladder Cancer, Study Finds
Women With Older Partners More Often Admitted to Nursing Homes
Researchers Repair Damage Caused by Heart Attacks in Mice
Health Highlights: April 18, 2012
Anxiety Linked to Smarts in Brain Study
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Depressed Moms May Hinder Babies' Sleep
HIV Prevention Pill Cost-Effective for High-Risk Men: Study
Role of Screening, Monitoring in Early Kidney Disease Unclear
Brain Surgery Might Ease Tough-to-Treat OCD
Brain Tumor Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trial
Researchers Develop Blood Test for Depression
Health Highlights: April 17, 2012
Helicopter Beats Ground Transport for Trauma Victims: Study
Avastin No Benefit to Older Lung Cancer Patients: Study
New Method to Reveal Alzheimer's Marker Shows Promise
Overweight Pregnant Women at Higher Risk for Complications
Testosterone Supplements Might Help Patients With Heart Failure
Seniors Stop Taking Heart Drugs In Medicare 'Donut Hole'
Social Factors May Affect Lifespan More Than Race, Location
Study Casts Doubt on Value of Pricey Prostate Cancer Therapy
Brain Changes May Hamper Decision-Making in Old Age
Kidney Cancer Patients Fare Better With Tumor Removal Only
White House Drug Policy Shifts Strategy
Monday, April 16, 2012
Dissolvable Heart Artery Stents Appear Safe in Study
Fish Oil Supplements Won't Help in Multiple Sclerosis: Study
Steroids May Help Some With Sciatica
Health Highlights: April 16, 2012
Fast Food Is Saltier in U.S. Than Overseas
Death From Accidental Injuries Among Kids Drops 30%: CDC
Media Multitasking Might Have Mental Upside
Troubled Homes May Fuel Obesity in Girls
Chin Implant Surgeries On the Rise in U.S.
Young Risk-Takers Drawn to Dangerous 'Choking Game'
Tattoos, Piercings Tied to Heavier Drinking in French Study
12-Step Meetings May Help Teens Beat Alcohol, Drug Abuse
'Off-Label' Drug Use Appears Common
Surgery Rates Rising for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: Study
Experimental Pill for Multiple Sclerosis Shows Promise
Weight-Loss Surgery Beat Drugs for Cutting Diabetes in Very Obese
HIV Raises Anal Cancer Risk in Women, Study Says
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Certain Genetic Regions May Be Tied to Osteoporosis
Researchers ID Genes That May Determine Mental Illness
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Study Probes How Sad Movies Make Viewers Happy
Exercise May Boost Breast Cancer Patients' Quality of Life
Friday, April 13, 2012
Even Young Teens Show Signs of Sun Damage
Women Less Apt Than Men to Get Recommended Daily Exercise
CT Scans Deliver More Radiation to Obese People: Study
Here Are Fruits, Veggies That Offer Best Bang for Your Buck
Gay Adults Rejected by Parents Have Worse Health, Study Finds
Single 'Boomers' Struggling as They Age: Study
Substance Abusers, Even Recovering Ones, May Face Stigma
'Red Tide' Likely in New England This Season, Experts Warn
Alternative Therapies Aren't Used as Substitutes for Asthma Meds: Study
Mental Illness Tied to Higher Rates of Physical Problems: Report
Health Highlights: April 13, 2012
Even Preschoolers View the Overweight Negatively
Obese Workers' Health Care Costs Top Those of Smokers
Researchers Map Brain Regions Linked to Intelligence
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Head, Body Lice Are Genetically Very Similar
Passengers on 'Bat' Plane Cleared of Rabies Risk
Vitamin D Doesn't Help Kids Do Better in School, Study Finds
Over-the-Counter Bug Bite Remedies Don't Work: Report
More Unmarried Couples Having Babies: CDC
Parents of Kids With Cancer No More Likely to Break Up
Obesity's Health Costs Double Earlier Estimates
Common Plastics Chemical Might Boost Diabetes Risk
Baldness Drug May Cause Sexual Side Effects: FDA
Health Highlights: April 12, 2012
Even Toddlers Succumb to Peer Pressure, Study Says
Herbal Remedy Ingredient Tied to Cancer, Kidney Failure
What Causes Hot Flashes, Anyway?
Mouse Study Hints at New Path for Diabetes Treatment
Politics May Get in the Way of Empathy, Research Shows
DNA Testing Finds Allergens, Toxins in Traditional Chinese Medicines
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Huntington's Disease Linked to Reduced Cancer Risk in Study
FDA Seeks to Limit Antibiotics in Animal Feed
Study Shows New Option for Kids With Tough-to-Treat Leukemia
People Carrying Guns May Appear Bigger Than They Are
Drug May Prevent Pancreatitis After Digestive Procedure
Codeine After Surgery Could Endanger Certain Kids: Study
White Women Make Up Bulk of Assisted-Living Residents
Some Folks Just Can't Help Being Nice, Study Suggests
Spouses of Cancer Patients May Have Raised Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke
Newer Antidepressants May Be Safe for Parkinson's Patients
FDA Seeks to Limit Antibiotics in Animal Feed
Breast Cancer Treatment Side Effects May Last for Years
Disrupted Sleep May Raise Risk for Obesity, Diabetes: Study
In Mice, Drug Reverses Symptoms of Condition Linked to Autism
Health Highlights: April 11, 2012
Nonsurgical Method to Measure Brain Pressure Shows Promise
Mobile Stroke Units Might Trim Time to Treatment
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Online Tool Could Diagnose Autism Quickly, Developers Say
Common Blood Pressure Drug Safe for Heart Failure: Study
Dental X-Rays May Be Linked to Benign Brain Tumors
EKG Heart Test May Predict Risk in Older Adults
Certain Birth Control Pills May Carry Higher Blood Clot Risk: FDA
Health Highlights: April 10, 2012
Sexual Abuse May Put Boys at Risk for Unsafe Sex
Dieters Share Success Strategies
Many Patients Skip Recommended Colonoscopy: Study
Young Americans Need to Cut Calorie Intake: Study
U.S. Panel Rejects Ovarian Cancer Screening
High Blood Pressure May Be Especially Lethal for Blacks
Sibling Had a Stroke? Your Risk Might Rise, Too
U.S. Spends Too Little on Public Health Initiatives: Report
Short Walks May Ease Fatigue in Pancreatic Cancer Patients
U.S. Teen Births Hit Record Low
Tax Day May Drive Up Fatal Crash Rates
Monday, April 09, 2012
Climate Change Could Be Tough on Seniors' Health: Study
Urinary Incontinence Drugs May Be More Trouble Than They're Worth
Health Highlights: April 9, 2012
Feeling 'Trapped,' Obligated Raises Odds of Job Burnout: Study
Minorities, Medicare Recipients Less Likely to Get Antidepressants
Omega-3 Supplements No Help Against Repeat Heart Trouble: Review
Cancer Care Costs Higher in U.S. Than Europe, But Survival Longer
Being Ignored Feels Just as Bad Online
Gastro Woes Often Strike Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Cholesterol Levels Vary Widely by Country: Study
Eye Tremors May Aid Early Diagnosis of Parkinson's: Study
Researchers Find Genes Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Lung Cancer Screening Might Pay Off, Analysis Shows
Children Born to Obese Moms May Face Higher Autism Risk: Study
Could Menthol Cigarettes Pose Even Higher Stroke Risk?
Teen Drinking May Boost Odds of Precancerous Breast Changes
Sunday, April 08, 2012
Gene Discovery May Move Personalized Stomach Cancer Treatment Forward
Scientists Pinpoint Childhood Obesity Genes
Experts Offer Advice After Yankee Pitcher's Trampoline Injury
Saturday, April 07, 2012
Heavy Backpacks Give Kids Back Trouble
Dentists Play Key Role in Detecting Oral Cancer
Friday, April 06, 2012
Resolutions Revisited
Overuse Injuries Common Among Female College Athletes
Bilingual Kids Are Better Multi-Taskers, Study Says
Anxiety Might Help People Sniff Out Threats
Esophageal Cancer Surgery Can Leave Lingering Health Problems, Study Says
Pregnancy Length May Influence Severity of Autism
Rapid Asthma Treatment in ER May Prevent Admission
Emotional Trauma May Hurt Toddlers' Later Learning
Health Highlights: April 6, 2012
Planning Pregnancy May Cut Birth Defects
Forgoing Medication, for Baby's Sake
Diagnostic Scans Tied to Radiation Risk for Gastro Patients
Pharmacy 'Robots' Linked to Bacterial Contamination of Drugs
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Taking Multivitamins Won't Prevent Canker Sores, Study Says
Study Finds Antibiotics Best for Appendicitis
Depression, Anxiety Tied to Physical Disabilities in Seniors
Pesticides May Be Linked to Slightly Smaller Babies, Shorter Pregnancies
Parents of Children With Cancer Wary of Online Health Information
Follow-Up Procedures Common in Women After Breast-Conserving Surgery
False-Positive Mammogram Results May Turn Out Not to Be: Study
Infection Might Raise Blood Clot Risk for Older Adults: Study
Sex Education Efforts Lagging in Schools, CDC Says
U.S. Poultry Still Fed Banned Antibiotics: Report
Health Highlights: April 5, 2012
Study Suggests Treating Dyslexia Before Kids Learn to Read
Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis Early and Aggressively: Guidelines
Texting in College Classrooms Common, Distracting
Improved Stem Cell Line May Avoid Tumor Risk: Study
ER Docs Can Help Curb Patient Alcohol Abuse, Drunk Driving
Women on Dialysis May Experience Sexual Problems: Survey
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Obese White Women Shying Away From Colon Cancer Screening
Researchers Find Gene Mutations That May Be a Key to Autism
Narcissists Often Ace Job Interviews, Study Finds
New Lupus Genes Identified
Brain Falters Near End of Life, but Games, Puzzles Might Slow Decline
Berries, Tea May Cut Men's Odds for Parkinson's: Study
More Fake Avastin Found in U.S., FDA Says
Early Study Finds Some Promise for Lung Cancer Vaccine
Physician Groups Call for Fewer Medical Tests
Health Highlights: April 4, 2012
Witnessing, Experiencing Traumatic Events May Worsen Heart Disease
HPV-Related Head, Neck Cancers on the Rise
From a Failed Vaccine, New Insights Into Fighting HIV
Better Safeguards Needed for Imported Food, Drugs: Report
Depo-Provera Birth Control Might Raise Breast Cancer Risk
Doctors Detail High Costs of Fighting Malpractice Claims
Cancer Diagnosis May Raise Odds for Suicide, Heart Attack Death
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
For Many Girls, Slimming Down Doesn't Help Self-Esteem
Experimental Chemo Combo for Colon Cancer Disappoints
Ultrasound, MRI Might Spot Cancer in Dense Breast Tissue
Reported Decline in U.S. Pneumonia Deaths May Be False: Study
You Survived Cancer: Now Pay Attention to Your Overall Health
Veggies Like Broccoli, Cabbage May Help Fight Breast Cancer: Study
Preteens More Likely to Report HPV Vaccine Side Effects
Taller, Heavier Women May Face Higher Ovarian Cancer Risk
Health Highlights: April 3, 2012
BBQ Danger: Wires From Grill Cleaners Swallowed in Food
Epilepsy Leads to More Brain Abnormalities Over Time
Study Suggests Vaccine May Help Kids With Brain Cancer
Antibiotics Linked to Retinal Detachment Risk
No Added Cancer Risk From Hip Replacement Materials: Study
New Stool Test Might Aid in Early Detection of Colon Cancer
Prenatal Antipsychotic Drugs Linked to Motor Delays: Study
Coffee Drinking in Pregnancy Won't Lead to Sleepless Baby: Study
Young Women Who Drink and Drive at Higher Risk of Fatal Accident
Monday, April 02, 2012
U.S. Women Could Be More Obese Than Believed
Early Study Hints That Breast Cancer Vaccine Might Work
Certain Children With Autism Show More Improvement Than Others
Health Highlights: April 2, 2012
Osteoporosis Drugs May Lead to Eye Trouble: Study
Immune-Based Drug Combo Might Extend Cancer Survival
CDC: Americans' Levels of Vitamins, Nutrients Basically OK
Study Supports CPR Chest Compressions for Cardiac Arrest
Drug, Alcohol Abuse Common Among U.S. Teens, Study Finds
Why Stress Might Make You Sick
New Drug Might Reduce an Alzheimer's Marker: Study
Personal Gene Mapping Has Limits, Study Says
Pets at Work Keep Workers Happy
Routine Mammography May Lead to Overdiagnosis: Study
Smelly Urine a Red Flag for Kids' UTI
Measles Vaccines Won't Raise Seizure Risk in Young Kids: Study
Many Preschoolers Not Getting Enough Outdoor Play
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Long-Term Estrogen Therapy Does Up Breast Cancer Risk: Study
Melanoma Rates On the Rise Among Young Adults: Study
HPV Infection Lasts Longer in Young Black Women: Study