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February 2013
Monday, February 25
SIDS Risk
(HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Sunday, February 24
Food Allergies Tied to Impaired Growth in Kids (HealthDay)
Saturday, February 23Return to top
Friday, February 22Return to top
Common Sense Approaches May Stem ICU Delirium (HealthDay)
Health Care Law Protects Consumers against Worst Insurance Practices (Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Health Tip: Help Control Eye Allergy Symptoms (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Constipation (HealthDay)
Know Your Blood Pressure - and Your Options (Food and Drug Administration)
New Soccer Goal: Lowering Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
Oxygen Treatment May Not Help Foot Ulcers (Reuters Health)
Plastics Chemical BPA Common in 'Preemie' ICU (HealthDay)
Rate of Employer Health Insurance Coverage Stabilizes (Reuters Health)
Relationship Worries Can Make You Sick (HealthDay)
Thigh Fat May Slow Down Seniors (HealthDay)
Too Many Americans Still Drink Too Much (Reuters Health)
Viruses and Exercise (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Thursday, February 21Return to top
Experts Issue Guidelines for Gene Tests in Kids (Reuters Health)
Generic Drugs: Same Medicine, Lower Cost (Food and Drug Administration)
In U.S., Flu Vaccine Worked in Just over Half of Those Who Got It (Reuters Health)
Just Say Don't: Doctors Question Routine Tests and Treatments (Reuters Health)
Male Soccer Players More Prone to Hamstring Strains (Reuters Health)
Most Women Misunderstand IUD Birth Control (Reuters Health)
Post-Surgery Codeine Puts Kids at Risk (Food and Drug Administration)
Stroke Support (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)U.S. AIDS-Relief Plan a Success, Report Finds (HealthDay)
U.S. Kids Consuming Fewer Calories, Report Finds (HealthDay)
Wednesday, February 20Return to top
Antioxidants May Not Ward off Strokes, Dementia (Reuters Health)
Childhood Bullying Can Leave Lifelong Scars (HealthDay)
FDA Warns Against Codeine Use in Children After Tonsillectomy (Reuters Health)
Health Care Law Allows Consumers to Easily Find and Compare Options Starting in 2014 (Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Health Tip: Eating for Healthier Teeth (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Using a Food Thermometer (HealthDay)
Magnetic Implant May Ease Chronic Acid Reflux (HealthDay)
Million Hearts Releases New Spanish-Language Resources on Heart Health (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Mosquitoes Can Become Desensitized to DEET (HealthDay)
NIH Launches Study of Long-Term Effects of Blood Glucose during Pregnancy (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)NIH-Funded Researchers Begin Trial of Shigella Vaccine Candidates (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)No Long-Term Cost Savings with Weight Loss Surgery (Reuters Health)
Opioids Drive Continued Increase in Drug Overdose Deaths (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Rating Robotic Surgery (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Scientists Identify Molecular Events that Underlie FASD (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
(National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)Stress and Anxiety Linked to Sperm Quality (Reuters Health)
5 Things to Know About Breast Implants (Food and Drug Administration)
Tuesday, February 19Return to top
Acupuncture and Allergies (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Almost One-Third of Chemotherapy Used "Off-Label" (Reuters Health)
Blame Common Colds on Your Chromosome 'Caps?' (HealthDay)
Briton Dies After Contracting New SARS-Like Virus (Reuters Health)
Diet Drinks May Not Fuel Your Appetite (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Take Good Care of Dentures (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Using a Hot Tub (HealthDay)
Injuries Rising Among Young Dancers (HealthDay)
Tips to Avoid Return Trip to the Hospital (HealthDay)
2013 Vaccine Recommendations: What They Mean for You (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Monday, February 18Return to top
Could Acupuncture Help Relieve Seasonal Allergies? (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Sled Safely (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Foot Ulcers (HealthDay)
North American Shark Attacks Hit Decade High (HealthDay)
Smoggy Air Tied to Heart Attacks (HealthDay)
Youth Smoking, Obesity May Lead to Early Death (HealthDay)
Sunday, February 17Return to top
Study Says IVF Does Not Increase Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
Saturday, February 16Return to top
Friday, February 15Return to top
Alcohol and Cancer Connection? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)FDA Approves First Retinal Implant for Adults with Rare Genetic Eye Disease (Food and Drug Administration)
Flu Levels Continue to Fall, CDC Says (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Use Focused Imagery to Relax (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Seeing Behind the Wheel (HealthDay)
Lasting Wedded Bliss May Lead to Better Health (HealthDay)
Menu Labels May Sway Those Who Need Them Most (Reuters Health)
NIH Study Shows Big Improvement in Diabetes Control over Past Decades (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)Water-Tubing Injuries on the Rise (HealthDay)
Thursday, February 14Return to top
Alcohol Blamed for 1 in Every 30 Cancer Deaths (HealthDay)
'Bilingual Babies' Can Tell Languages Apart (HealthDay)
Health Tip: After You Run a Marathon (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Norovirus (HealthDay)
''High-Glycemic'' Foods Tied to Diabetes Risk (Reuters Health)
Lucky Dogs Get Shot at Diabetes Cure (HealthDay)
Millions of Americans Have an STD (HealthDay)
Money, Marriage and Your Health (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)More Thorough Dialysis May Reduce Deaths (Reuters Health)
NIH Study Finds Increases in Risk of Certain Leukemias Related to Treatment (National Cancer Institute)
(National Cancer Institute)Open Windows, Lower Risk for Preterm Birth (HealthDay)
Prevention Efforts Focused on Youth Reduce Prescription Abuse into Adulthood (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
(National Institute on Drug Abuse)Study Links Smoking Bans to Fewer Pre-Term Births (Reuters Health)
Those Childhood Piano Lessons Should Start Early (HealthDay)
Wednesday, February 13Return to top
ACL Surgery May Not Shorten WNBA Career (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Preparing for Your Next Checkup (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Using a Stability Ball (HealthDay)
'Hovering' Moms May Take Fun out of Play (HealthDay)
Hyper-Parents Can Make College Aged Children Depressed-Study (Reuters Health)
Kids with Knee ACL Injuries Require Special Care (HealthDay)
Lack of Iron Regulating Protein Contributes to High Blood Pressure of the Lungs (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)New SARS-Like Virus Shows Person-to-Person Transmission (Reuters Health)
Threat Bias Interacts with Combat, Gene to Boost PTSD Risk (National Institute of Mental Health)
(National Institute of Mental Health)Tuesday, February 12Return to top
Folic Acid in Pregnancy Tied to Lower Autism Risk (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Keep Cutting Boards Clean (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Prevent Produce Problems (HealthDay)
Parents and Praise (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Searching Online for 'Hemorrhoids'? (Food and Drug Administration)
Should Toddlers Be Screened for Lazy Eye? (Reuters Health)
Synthetic Marijuana Use Linked to Kidney Damage (HealthDay)
When Trees Die Off, Human Health May Also Suffer (HealthDay)
Monday, February 11Return to top
Costs of Hip Replacement Hard to Find, Vary Widely (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Manage Bunion Pain (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Why Wear Sunglasses? (HealthDay)
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy May Signal Later Heart Disease Risk (American Heart Association)
Hospitals Report Reductions in Some Types of Health Care-Associated Infections (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Nearsighted Kids May Get Worse in Winter (Reuters Health)
New SARS-Like Virus Infects British Patient in Tenth Case Globally (Reuters Health)
PSA Decision Tools May Help Men Clarify Their Values (Reuters Health)
Reducing Sodium in U.S. May Save Hundreds of Thousands of Lives over Ten Years (American Heart Association)
Teen Births Hit Record Low, CDC Reports (HealthDay)
U.S. Birth Rates (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)U.S. Recovers $4.2 Billion from Healthcare Fraud Probes (Reuters Health)
Sunday, February 10Return to top
Saturday, February 9Return to top
Skin-Care Basics for Your New Baby (HealthDay)
Friday, February 8Return to top
Adding Clopidogrel to Aspirin Therapy Reduces Risk of Second Stroke (American Heart Association)
Carotid Bypass Surgery Doesn't Help Cognitive Performance After Stroke (American Heart Association)
Delay in Breaking up Clots Means Worse Stroke Outcome (American Heart Association)
Flu Levels Starting to Fall, CDC Says (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Avoid Food Poisoning (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Managing Dry Eyes (HealthDay)
Imaging Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients' Brains Did Not Lead to Improved Outcomes (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)Immune System Protein in Semen Boosts HIV Spread in Female Genital Tissue (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Lower Blood Pressure Targets Safe in Reducing Risk of Recurrent Stroke (American Heart Association)
No Sign That Omega-3s Benefit Babies' Brains (Reuters Health)
Psychiatric Drugs Tied to Falls in the Elderly (Reuters Health)
Thursday, February 7Return to top
Adding Endovascular Therapy to tPA Didn't Improve Recovery After Stroke (American Heart Association)
Almost Eight Percent of U.S. Stroke Survivors May Have Suicidal Thoughts (American Heart Association)
Bevacizumab Significantly Improves Survival for Patients with Recurrent and Metastatic Cervical Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
(National Cancer Institute)Birth Defects in Multiples on the Rise (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Dealing with Low Back Pain (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Giving Up Baby's Bottle (HealthDay)
Infant, Child Stroke Survivors Prone to Seizures, Epilepsy (American Heart Association)
More Mothers Are Breastfeeding (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Researchers Find Gene Linked to Aortic Valve Disease (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)Scientists Explore How Zinc Fights Off Infection (HealthDay)
Some Stroke Patients Whose Life Support Is Withdrawn May Have Achieved a Less-Than-Ideal But Acceptable Recovery (American Heart Association)
Southern Diet Could Raise Your Risk of Stroke (American Heart Association)
Southern Diet Might Explain the 'Stroke Belt' (HealthDay)
Surgical Procedure Appears to Improve Outcomes After Bleeding Stroke (American Heart Association)
Test Strip Supply Linked to Better Diabetes Care (Reuters Health)
Zapping Migraines (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Wednesday, February 6Return to top
Alzheimer's to Triple by 2050 As Baby Boomers Age (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Care for Your Cast (HealthDay)
Mediterranean Diet May Be Best for Diabetes (Reuters Health)
Native Hawaiians Have Bleeding Strokes at Earlier Age, Independent of Meth Use (American Heart Association)
Nerve Stimulation May Help Some with Migraines (Reuters Health)
New Children's Electronic Health Record Format Announced (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Same Factors Influence Depression in Stroke Patients, Spouse Caregivers (American Heart Association)
Smoking Marijuana Associated with Higher Stroke Risk in Young Adults (American Heart Association)
Tai Chi Exercise May Reduce Falls in Adult Stroke Survivors (American Heart Association)
Traumatic Brain Injury Complications Common among U.S. Combat Soldiers (American Heart Association)
Tuesday, February 5Return to top
Cancer Rates Dropping Among Black Americans (HealthDay)
End-of-Life Care Often Still Hectic, Aggressive (Reuters Health)
Growing Evidence Suggests Possible Link Between Diet and Acne (American Academy of Dermatology)
Health Tip: Eating Because You're Bored? (HealthDay)
Mind Altering Exercise (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)New Technology Could Make Antioxidants in Skin Care Products More Effective (American Academy of Dermatology)
New Tools Help Health Providers Reduce Patients' Risk of Falls (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
NIH Scientists Identify Molecular Link Between Metabolism and Breast Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
(National Cancer Institute)Reflex Control Could Improve Walking after Incomplete Spinal Injuries (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)Steroid Shots for Tennis Elbow May Hurt, Not Help (Reuters Health)
Three NIH-Sponsored Clinical Trials Test Influenza Treatments (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)Variety of Options Available to Treat Pigmentation Problems (American Academy of Dermatology)
Vitamin D Loss Attributed to Obesity (HealthDay)
Monday, February 4Return to top
A Good Mood May Boost Seniors' Brain Power (HealthDay)
Adult Diabetes Drug May Work in Very Obese Youths (Reuters Health)
Boomers' Health Fails to Measure Up to Parents' (HealthDay)
Could Too Much Calcium Be Bad for Your Heart? (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Avoiding Dry Skin (HealthDay)
Imaging Biomarker Predicts Response to Rapid Antidepressant (National Institute of Mental Health)
(National Institute of Mental Health)Key TB Vaccine Trial Fails; More Waiting in the Wings (Reuters Health)
Mistaken Infection 'On the Prairie'? (HealthDay)
NIH Study Finds Missed Opportunities for Underage Alcohol Screening (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
(National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)Sexual Identity and Bullying (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Vitamin C Supplements Tied to Men's Kidney Stones (Reuters Health)
Sunday, February 3Return to top
Friday, February 1Return to top
Beware of Fraudulent Flu Products (Food and Drug Administration)
Both Laparoscopic and Open Surgical Techniques Found Effective for Moving Undescended Testicles to Normal Position (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Criminal Justice System May Create and Aggravate Health Disparities among Minorities (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Energy Drinks Pose Risks to Teens, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Health Tip: How Your Feet Age (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Troubled By a Toothache? (HealthDay)
Kids' Abdominal Injuries May Not Warrant CT Scan (HealthDay)
Older Women with Breast Cancer Experience More Complications with Brachytherapy Than Whole Breast Irradiation (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Prescription of Antidepressants for Children and Adolescents by Office-Based Physicians Is Typically Done Off-Label (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Program To Spot Painkiller ODs Saves Lives (HealthDay)
Rules Call for Swing to Healthier Snacks in Schools (Reuters Health)
Rural Patients with a Serious Form of Gallstone Disease Are Less Likely Than Urban Patients to Receive Treatment (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
School Bullies Often Popular, Survey Finds (HealthDay)
Stroke Standards (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Study Finds No Heart Benefits from Selenium (Reuters Health)
Type 1 Diabetes Rising in Kids (Reuters Health)
Uninsured Less Likely to Get Heart Meds (Reuters Health)
U.S. Military Veteran Suicides Rise, One Dies Every 65 Minutes (Reuters Health)
Will Climate Change Mean Worse Flu Seasons? (HealthDay)
January 2013
Thursday, January 31Return to top
Could Going Veg Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease? (Reuters Health)
Despite Fears, Ambulance Diversion Ban Does No Harm (Reuters Health)
Diabetics Can Eat Right After Using Insulin (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe in Cold Weather (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Minimize Pesticide Exposure (HealthDay)
Next-Generation CT Scanner Provides Better Images with Minimal Radiation (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)People Having Stroke Should Get Therapy within 60 Minutes of Hospital Arrival (American Heart Association)
Smaller Snack Portions Just as Satisfying (HealthDay)
Wednesday, January 30Return to top
Certain Jobs May Still Pose Risk for Asthma (HealthDay)
Childhood Abuse May Be Tied to Uterine Fibroids (HealthDay)
Doubling up on Cold, Flu Remedies May Harm Liver (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Is Your Child Being Bullied? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Wear Your Seat Belt When Pregnant (HealthDay)
Inked and Regretful: Removing Tattoos (Food and Drug Administration)
Non-Drug ADHD Treatments Don't Pan out in Study (HealthDay)
Obesity in Girls Tied to Higher Multiple Sclerosis Risk (Reuters Health)
Study Shows Weight-Loss Myths Abound (HealthDay)
Supplement Reduces Risk of Diabetes in Pregnancy (Reuters Health)
Yoga May Aid People with Irregular Heart Rhythm (Reuters Health)
Tuesday, January 29Return to top
A Shot in the Arm (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Brain Scan Study Suggests Docs 'Feel' Your Pain (HealthDay)
Cancer Gene Mutation Linked to Earlier Menopause (Reuters Health)
Could an Earlier Lunchtime Help You Lose Weight? (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: A Few 'Don'ts' During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Promote Healthy Teeth (HealthDay)
No Higher Risks After Heavy Postpartum Bleeding (Reuters Health)
Scientists Find Genetic Clue to Severe Flu Among Chinese (Reuters Health)
Sharp Rise in Buprenorphine-Related Emergency Department Visits from 2005 to 2010 (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Too Few Adults Get Recommended Vaccines: CDC (HealthDay)
Monday, January 28Return to top
Battling Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Can Pneumonia Be Reliably Diagnosed Without X-Rays? (Reuters Health)
Do TV Liquor Ads Drive Kids to Drink? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Avoid the Winter Blues (HealthDay)
Lighter Sleep May Dull Memory Skills in Seniors (HealthDay)
NIH Study Advances Understanding of Movement Control (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
(National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)Placebo as Good as Most Drugs for Kids' Migraines (Reuters Health)
Singing and Stuttering: What We Know (Stuttering Foundation of America)
Saturday, January 26Return to top
Friday, January 25Return to top
Car Commuters Gain More Weight (Reuters Health)
Diabetes Danger (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)ER Visits Linked to ADHD Meds Up Sharply (HealthDay)
FDA Approves Three New Drug Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes (Food and Drug Administration)
Health Tip: Care for Your Mouthguard (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Does Asthma Affect Your Sleep? (HealthDay)
High Doses of Folic Acid Not Tied to Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
How to Care for Those Sick with Flu (American Red Cross)
Nearby Lightning May Be Linked to Migraines (Reuters Health)
Study Shows Unassisted Method Works Best to Restore Independent Breathing in Patients on Ventilators (National Institute of Nursing Research)
(National Institute of Nursing Research)Swine Flu Infected 1 in 5, Death Rate Low, Study Shows (Reuters Health)
Thursday, January 24Return to top
Acts of Kindness Can Make You Happier (HealthDay)
Diabetics Found to Underuse Special Footwear (Reuters Health)
Don't Double Up on Acetaminophen (Food and Drug Administration)
Extreme Cold Snap Brings Unexpected Health Risks (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Coping with the Flu (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Safely Dispose of Medications (HealthDay)
Hepatitis C Linked to Ink (Reuters Health)
Intensive Care Units for Newborns in Nine States See Sharp Drop in Bloodstream Infections (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Mediterranean Diet May Not Protect the Aging Brain (Reuters Health)
New Norovirus Strain Causing Most Norovirus Outbreaks in United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Prenatal Inflammation Linked to Autism Risk (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
(National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)Scientists Link More Genes to Common Brain Tumor (HealthDay)
Unintended Pregnancies on the Rise in Servicewomen (Reuters Health)
U.S. Researchers Tracking Flu Through Twitter (Reuters Health)
Wednesday, January 23Return to top
Changing Food Labels Could Boost Understanding (Reuters Health)
Does Condom Use Affect Sexual Pleasure? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Get Fit During Your Commute (HealthDay)
Health Tip: In Chronic Pain? (HealthDay)
Jaw Pain Disorder Tied to Anxiety, Depression (HealthDay)
Longtime Smokers Lose a Decade of Life (HealthDay)
NIH-Developed Candidate Dengue Vaccine Shows Promise in Early-Stage Trial (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)Panel Recommends Changing Name of Common Disorder in Women (National Institutes of Health)
(National Institutes of Health)People with Egg Allergy Can Safely Get Flu Shot (HealthDay)
Study Casts Doubt on Link Between Cannabis, Teen IQ Drop (Reuters Health)
Women's Smoking Deaths at All-Time High in U.S. (HealthDay)
Tuesday, January 22Return to top
Are Your Kids Protected from HPV-Related Cancers? (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Breaking the Cycle of Violence (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Happy in Marriage, Heavier on the Scale? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Create a Winter Emergency Kit (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Protect Against Flu During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Keep Safe from Arctic Chill with Red Cross Tips (American Red Cross)
Learn about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
One Path to Fitter Kids: More P.E. at School (HealthDay)
Platelets, Steroids May Not Aid Tennis Elbow (Reuters Health)
Monday, January 21Return to top
Breathing Program May Help Save Newborns' Lives (Reuters Health)
Close to Half of Kids Late Receiving Vaccines (Reuters Health)
Diphtheria and the Alaskan Iditarod (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Health Tip: Help Protect Kids from Flu (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Avoid the Same Old Grain (HealthDay)
Hearing Loss May Hasten Mental Decline (HealthDay)
Many Hospitalized Chidren Who Require Prolonged CPR Survive (American Heart Association)
More U.S. Children Diagnosed with ADHD (HealthDay)
Sunday, January 20Return to top
How to Tell If Your Child Is Too Sick for School (HealthDay)
Snowboarding Linked to Injury Rate Rise on Slopes (Reuters Health)
Winter Sports Safety: Preparation Is Key (HealthDay)
Saturday, January 19Return to top
Tips to Keep Kids Safe, Warm During Winter (HealthDay)
Friday, January 18Return to top
Botox OK'd by U.S. FDA to Treat Overactive Bladder (Reuters Health)
Evolution, and Revolution, of Flu Vaccines (Food and Drug Administration)
Flu Fighting Foods (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Excessively Sleepy? (HealthDay)
How Cervical Cancer Vaccines Came to Be (HealthDay)
Immune-Boosting Foods May Add to Flu Defense (HealthDay)
Is Driving OK with Certain Age-Related Blind Spots? (Reuters Health)
Newborn Screening Misses Some Deaf Kids (Reuters Health)
Thursday, January 17Return to top
Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Buy Breast Pumps with Caution, FDA Says (HealthDay)
Docs' 'Cultural Competence' May Boost HIV Care (HealthDay)
FDA Approves New Type of Flu Vaccine (HealthDay)
Gridiron Danger? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Curb Late-Night Snacking (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Take Antibiotics Only When Needed (HealthDay)
Measles Deaths Fall But Vaccine Gaps Threaten Progress: WHO (Reuters Health)
Segregation Tied to More Lung Cancer Deaths (Reuters Health)
Wait to Remove Kids' Infected Adenoids (Reuters Health)
Whole Body Vibration May Help Elderly Get up and Go (Reuters Health)
Wednesday, January 16Return to top
Checklists May Help Avoid Surgery Oversights (Reuters Health)
Childhood Vaccine Schedule Is Safe, Report Says (HealthDay)
Cut Back on Sugar to Lose Some Weight (HealthDay)
Deer Ticks Carry Yet Another Bacterial Threat (HealthDay)
Dengue Is Fastest-Spreading Tropical Disease, WHO Says (Reuters Health)
ER Visits Linked to Energy Drinks Double (HealthDay)
Feces Transplant May Help Relieve Severe Diarrhea (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Get Regular Care to Manage Diabetes (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Your Salad Healthy (HealthDay)
H1N1 Flu Shots Are Safe for Pregnant Women (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
(National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)Just How Severe Is This Flu Season? (HealthDay)
Migraines and Your Health (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Preventing Violent Deaths in America (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Standard Written Checklists Can Improve Patient Safety during Surgical Crises (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Study Pinpoints Optimal Treatment Window for HIV (HealthDay)
Top Road Rage Triggers: Cutting in, Weaving (HealthDay)
Tuesday, January 15Return to top
Are E-Visits as Good as Office Appointments? (Reuters Health)
Caffeine Linked to Leaky Bladder in Men (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Eat Right on Vacation (HealthDay)
Health Tip: If You're Always Tired (HealthDay)
Menopause and Memory (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)NIH Launches Collaborative Effort to Find Biomarkers for Parkinson's (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)No Exercise, More Than Couch, Tied to Fat in Kids (Reuters Health)
No Link Between Low Birth Weight, Asthma (HealthDay)
Opioid Painkillers Tied to Driving Injuries (Reuters Health)
Study Documents That Some Children Lose Autism Diagnosis (National Institute of Mental Health)
(National Institute of Mental Health)Study Finds Low Flu Vaccine Rates in U.S. Kids (HealthDay)
Monday, January 14Return to top
Are You at High Risk for Serious Illness from Flu? (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Coughs Take Longer to Clear Up than People Think (Reuters Health)
Drug Overdoses Top AIDS As Main Cause of Homeless Deaths (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Exercising After Baby Is Born (HealthDay)
NIH Urges Dilated Eye Exams to Detect Glaucoma (National Eye Institute)
(National Eye Institute)NIH-Supported Alzheimer's Studies to Focus on Innovative Treatments (National Institute on Aging)
(National Institute on Aging)Office Reminders Help Limit Unnecessary Antibiotics (Reuters Health)
Prevention of the Flu (Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Researchers Link 25 New Gene Variants to Autism (HealthDay)
Screen Time and Sleep (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Some Docs Screen for Prostate Cancer Without Asking (Reuters Health)
Strawberries, Blueberries May Cut Heart Attack Risk in Women (American Heart Association)
U.S. Launches Extensive Alzheimer's Studies (HealthDay)
Sunday, January 13Return to top
Snowboarding Tops List of Winter-Sports Injuries (HealthDay)
Saturday, January 12Return to top
Friday, January 11Return to top
Almost One in Six Couples Face Infertility (Reuters Health)
Bullying Harms Kids with Autism, Parents Say (HealthDay)
EMS Strategy Change Gets Heart Patients Faster Care (Reuters Health)
Flu Reaches Epidemic Level in U.S., Says CDC (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Antibiotic Resistance Is Dangerous (HealthDay)
Health Tip: If You Have a Cold (HealthDay)
Patients Rarely Told About Medication Errors (Reuters Health)
Simple Awareness Reduces College Food Waste (Reuters Health)
Winter Sports Safety (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Thursday, January 10Return to top
Heart Attack Pattern Shifted After Katrina (Reuters Health)
Period Problems (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Screen Time Not Linked to Kids' Physical Activity (Reuters Health)
Some Sleep Drugs Can Impair Driving (Food and Drug Administration)
Study Finds Increase in Unused Transplant Livers (Reuters Health)
Technique IDs Deadliest Whooping Cough Cases (HealthDay)
Texts, Other Distractions Tied to Errors at Work (HealthDay)
Wednesday, January 9Return to top
Diet Soda and Depression? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Flu Tightens Its Grip on U.S. (HealthDay)
Fluid from Pap Test Used to Detect Ovarian, Endometrial Cancers (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Keep a Daily Food Diary (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Should You Take NSAIDs? (HealthDay)
It's Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot (Food and Drug Administration)
One in 25 Youth Attempt Suicide: U.S. Study (Reuters Health)
Poor People Participate in Cancer Trials Less Often (Reuters Health)
Reality TV Viewers More Likely to Tan (Reuters Health)
Tuesday, January 8Return to top
Do Babies Begin Learning Language in the Womb? (HealthDay)
EPA Recommends Radon Testing in January (Environmental Protection Agency)
Health Tip: Before You See a Podiatrist (HealthDay)
Keeping Cold-Weather Exercise Fresh, Not Frozen (HealthDay)
NIH Scientists Shed Light on Mystery Surrounding Hepatitis B Virus (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)Treatment-Resistant Gonorrhea Threat Rises in North America (Reuters Health)
U.S. Cancer Rates (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Vitamin D May Not Relieve Arthritis Pain (Reuters Health)
Monday, January 7Return to top
Father-Child Connection (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Talk to Kids About Smoking (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When Varicose Veins Are a Problem (HealthDay)
Link Between Concussions, Dementia is Complex (Reuters Health)
Rate of Death from Cancer Continues to Drop (American Cancer Society)
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall (HealthDay)
U.S. Health Cost Growth Slowed in 2011 But with Signs of Pickup (Reuters Health)
U.S. Launches Study into Youth Sports Concussions (Reuters Health)
Sunday, January 6Return to top
Dog Days of Winter: Keeping Pets Safe, Warm (HealthDay)
Genetic Mystery of Behcet's Disease Unfolds Along the Ancient Silk Road (National Human Genome Research Institute)
(National Human Genome Research Institute)NIH Investigators Discover New Gene That Affects Clearance of Hepatitis C Virus (National Cancer Institute)
(National Cancer Institute)Tips to Avoid Dry Skin During Winter (HealthDay)
Saturday, January 5Return to top
Friday, January 4Return to top
Competition Affects Who Gets a Liver Transplant (Reuters Health)
Copying Common in Electronic Medical Records (Reuters Health)
Dementia, Late-Life Depression May Be Linked (HealthDay)
FDA Proposes New Rules to Strengthen Food Safety (HealthDay)
Flu Cases Rise Across U.S., Severe Season Feared (HealthDay)
Health Tip: You May Need a Bone Density Test (HealthDay)
Implanted Heart Devices Have Real-World Benefits (HealthDay)
Racial Gaps in Access to Robotic Prostate Surgery (Reuters Health)
Saturated Fat Tied to Sinking Sperm Counts in Danes (Reuters Health)
Weight-Loss Surgery Is New Diabetes Foe (HealthDay)
Thursday, January 3Return to top
Email Reminders Encourage End-of-Life Talks (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Dealing with Grief (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Your Emotions in Check (HealthDay)
Losing It in 2013 (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Many Americans Drive While Drowsy (HealthDay)
Many People Unaware of Radiation Risk from CT Scans (Reuters Health)
More Women Getting Pap Tests As Recommended (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Move Over, Mean Girls (HealthDay)
NIH Study Uncovers Details of Early Stages in Muscle Formation and Regeneration (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Tips for Your Next Physical (American Cancer Society)
Video Games Fail to Stoke Kids' Appetite for Fruit (Reuters Health)
Walking Linked to Fewer Strokes in Women (Reuters Health)
Wednesday, January 2Return to top
Antidepressants Don't Raise Stillbirth Risk (Reuters Health)
Coordinated Care Can Address Disabled Adults' High Rates of Emergency Department Use (National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center)
(National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center)Generic Color Switch Tied to Not Taking Pills (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Don't Overfeed Your Toddler (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Many Seniors Suffer from Dry Mouth (HealthDay)
Is Fructose Making People Fat? (HealthDay)
Juxtapid Approved for LDL Cholesterol Condition (HealthDay)
Pounds of Protection? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Tuesday, January 1Return to top
Careful Design of Personal Health Records Can Improve the Delivery of Preventive Care (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Computerized Clinical Decision Support May Promote Contraceptive Counseling for Women Prescribed Teratogenic Medications (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Docs Often Use Social Media on the Job (HealthDay)
Elderly Colon Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy After Surgery Are at Risk for Various Toxicities (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Four Drugs to Treat Chronic Heart Failure Found Similarly Effective (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Headache and Nausea Most Common Side Effects among Adults and Adolescents Taking Antidepressants (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Health Tip: Boost Baby's Brain with Toys (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Choosing Healthy Frozen Produce (HealthDay)
Many Non-Oral Medications Appear to Effectively Treat Acute Migraines in Emergency Department Patients (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Mood Drug No Help for Smoking Cessation in Prison Study (Reuters Health)
More Evidence for "Obesity Paradox" (Reuters Health)
Partial Kidney Removal Offers Survival Advantage for Elderly Patients with Small Tumors (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Study Is First to Show Improved Outcomes with Postpartum Depression Screening and Care (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
December 2012
Monday, December 31Return to top
Health Tip: Soothing Morning Sickness (HealthDay)
Pediatricians Say Kids Need Recess During School (Reuters Health)
The Great Recess Debate (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Sunday, December 30Return to top
Lifestyle Changes Key to Weight Loss in New Year (HealthDay)
Friday, December 28Return to top
Antibiotics Aren't Always the Answer (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Chronic Worry Linked to Higher Risk of PTSD (HealthDay)
Dermatitis Can Lead to Fingerprint ID Failures (Reuters Health)
Early Scheduling Gets More Patients to Cardiac Rehab (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Coping with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Understanding Morning Sickness (HealthDay)
Inspiration for a Healthy New Year (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
One in 12 in Military Has Clogged Heart Arteries (Reuters Health)
Scientists ID New Genetic Connection for Gout (HealthDay)
Surgery vs. Rehab (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Tumor Boards May Add Little to VA Cancer Care (Reuters Health)
Web-Based Info May Not Increase Cancer Screening (Reuters Health)
Thursday, December 27Return to top
Cancer Prevention (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Fibromyalgia Diagnosis Often Missed in Men (HealthDay)
Health Tip: A Dirty Sponge Spreads Germs (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Ease Night Terrors (HealthDay)
Kids and Healthy Eating Can Go Together (HealthDay)
Loss of Tumor Suppressor Genes Linked to DCIS Breast Cancer Progression (American Cancer Society)
Males Struck by Cars Die More Often Than Females (HealthDay)
No Fewer Side Effects for Prostate Proton Therapy (Reuters Health)
Poor Reading Skills Tied to Risk of Teen Pregnancy (Reuters Health)
Tips on Coping with Grief During Holidays (HealthDay)
U.S. Cancer Screening Rates Dropping (HealthDay)
Your New Weight-Loss Resolution: Drive Less (HealthDay)
Wednesday, December 26Return to top
Benefits of Higher Oxygen, Breathing Device Persist After Infancy (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Health Tip: Calming a Fussy Baby (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Think Before You Eat (HealthDay)
Meningitis, West Nile Occupy U.S. Health Officials in 2012 (Reuters Health)
NIH Study Suggests Gene Variation May Shape Bladder Cancer Treatment (National Cancer Institute)
(National Cancer Institute)Some Cancer Docs Say Their Income Tied to Treatments (Reuters Health)
Some Kids Abusing Common Baking Ingredients (HealthDay)
Study Finds Spiritual Care Still Rare at End of Life (Reuters Health)
Tipping the Scale in the Right Direction (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Web-Based Info May Not Increase Cancer Screening (Reuters Health)
Winter Depression May Require Treatment Plan (HealthDay)
Tuesday, December 25Return to top
Health Tip: Help Keep Your Baby's Crib Safe (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Plan to Stay Healthy (HealthDay)
Healthy Eating Tips for Holiday Parties (HealthDay)
Link Between Pot, Psychosis Goes Both Ways in Kids (Reuters Health)
Obesity Declining in Young, Poorer Kids (Reuters Health)
Monday, December 24Return to top
Allergies, Extra Weight Tied to Bullying (Reuters Health)
Blood Protein Linked to Depression, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Commit to Quit Smoking in 2013 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Health Tip: Avoid Beginners' Workout Injuries (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Don't Eat Raw Cookie Dough (HealthDay)
Little Change in Overtreatment at Doctors' Offices (Reuters Health)
Friday, December 21Return to top
Chelation Doesn't Help Kids with Autism (Reuters Health)
Dangerous Supplement Now Sold as 'WOW' (Food and Drug Administration)
Delaying Treatment Increases Risks for Advanced Breast Cancer Patients (American Cancer Society)
Flu Drug Tamiflu OK for Babies Under 1: FDA (HealthDay)
Health Tip: If You've Got Food Allergies (HealthDay)
Health Tip: What's Behind Your Nosebleed (HealthDay)
Omega-3s in Formula Can Help Baby's Eyesight (HealthDay)
Pregnancy Weight Debate (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Preventable Surgical Errors Continue to Occur (HealthDay)
U.S. Flu Season in Full Swing, CDC Says (HealthDay)
Thursday, December 20Return to top
Chest Compression-Only CPR Shows Long-Term Benefit (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Store Breast Milk Safely (HealthDay)
New Standards of Care Suggest Less Intensive Blood Pressure Goals for People with Diabetes (American Diabetes Association)
Poor Children Have Highest In-Hospital Death Rate (Reuters Health)
Report Studies Link between World Trade Center Exposure and Cancer Risk (American Cancer Society)
Whole Grains Linked to Lower Prediabetes Risk (Reuters Health)
Wednesday, December 19Return to top
Abused Black Girls More Likely to Develop Asthma (HealthDay)
Americans' Heart Health Varies Significantly from State to State (American Heart Association)
Americans' Heart Health Varies Significantly from State to State (American Heart Association)
Cancer Concerns (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Do Health Care Workers Practice What They Preach? (Reuters Health)
Do UK Guidelines Catch More Colon Polyps Than U.S.? (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Keep Kids from Choking Hazards (HealthDay)
Regular Marijuana Use by Teens Continues to Be a Concern (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
(National Institute on Drug Abuse)Reindeer May Deliver More Than Presents (HealthDay)
States Lagging in Emergency Preparedness (HealthDay)
U.S. Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Could Have Been Much Worse: CDC (Reuters Health)
Tuesday, December 18Return to top
Exercise Excuses (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Control Holiday Stress (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Prevent Disease from Pets (HealthDay)
Here's What Keeps Rudolph's 'Nose So Bright' (HealthDay)
Long-Term Aspirin Use Linked with Vision Loss (HealthDay)
Speed Bumps May Aid Appendicitis Diagnosis (HealthDay)
Monday, December 17Return to top
Advance Care Planning: For You, for Your Family (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Aerobic Exercise Seems Best for Weight, Fat Loss (HealthDay)
Asperger's, Autism Not Linked to Violence (HealthDay)
Global Malaria Battle Stalls As Financing Gets Tight (Reuters Health)
Having Babies Sit Up May Help Them Learn (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Taking Medications During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Think 'Healthy' During the Holidays (HealthDay)
Keep Thimerosal in Vaccines: Pediatricians (Reuters Health)
Keep Tots' Milk to 2 Cups a Day (HealthDay)
New Milk Message (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Poor Vision Can Isolate Seniors (HealthDay)
Radio Waves to Kidneys Lower Persistent High Blood Pressure (American Heart Association)
Sunday, December 16Return to top
Daylight Savings Tied to Bump in Heart Attack Rates (Reuters Health)
Winter Weather, Snow Shoveling Pose Heart Risks (HealthDay)
Saturday, December 15Return to top
Coping with Stress (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Keep Your Dog Safe During Hectic Holiday Season (HealthDay)
Friday, December 14Return to top
Back Pain May Ease for Smokers Who Quit (HealthDay)
Five Tips for Choosing Safe Toys This Holiday (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
Health Tip: Managing Fructose Intolerance (HealthDay)
Immune System May Not Weaken with Age (HealthDay)
IVF Twins Pregnancies Riskier Than Two Singletons (Reuters Health)
Menopause Quality of Life Unchanged by Soy Supplements (Reuters Health)
Mind Wandering Drives Up Crash Rate (HealthDay)
Resources to Help You Stay Healthy in the New Year (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Same Sex Marriage (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)SAMHSA Coping with Violence and Traumatic Events (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Vitamin D Levels Linked to Daytime Sleepiness (HealthDay)
Thursday, December 13Return to top
A Sick World: We Live Longer, with More Pain and Illness (Reuters Health)
ER Crowding Tied to Higher In-Hospital Death Rates (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Check Holiday Lights (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Shopping for Children's Shoes (HealthDay)
How Well Do You Rise from Sitting on the Floor? (HealthDay)
In Challenge to Personalized Cancer Care, DNA Isn't All-Powerful (Reuters Health)
Mental Health Scars Common After Cardiac Arrest (Reuters Health)
Psychosocial Distress Associated with Increased Stroke Risk (American Heart Association)
Psychosocial Distress Associated with Increased Stroke Risk (American Heart Association)
Stress-Resilience/Susceptibility Traced to Neurons in Reward Circuit (National Institute of Mental Health)
(National Institute of Mental Health)Therapy Without Drugs May Suffice to Ward Off Psychosis (Reuters Health)
U.S. Glaucoma Cases Jump 22 Percent Over Decade (HealthDay)
Vision Insurance Tied to Better Eye Health (Reuters Health)
Yo-Yo Dieting Can Hurt the Heart, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Wednesday, December 12Return to top
Always Tired? You May Have Sleep Apnea (Food and Drug Administration)
Brain Changes Continue After Child's Concussion (HealthDay)
Concussions Affect Children's Brains Even after Symptoms Subside (Society for Neuroscience)
C-Section Babies More Likely to Become Overweight (Reuters Health)
Dishwashing Won't Kill Tummy-Troubling Norovirus (HealthDay)
Eat Right and Stay Active While Traveling (American Cancer Society)
Fewer Cancer Patients Pick CPR After Video Demo (Reuters Health)
Gene Study Uncovers More Autism Clues (HealthDay)
Glaucoma Check-Ups Lag in Hispanics (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Choosing a Safe Christmas Tree (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Get Ready for Cardiac Rehab (HealthDay)
Making Medical Devices Safer at Home (Food and Drug Administration)
Mind-Body Education Helps Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Reuters Health)
Saving Your Sight (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Study Questions Standard of Care for Head Trauma (HealthDay)
Unhealthy Behaviors Could Slow Progress in Reducing Heart Disease, Stroke (American Heart Association)
U.S. Lifestyles Thwarting Heart Health Progress (HealthDay)
Tuesday, December 11Return to top
Americans Living Longer, with Unhealthy Lifestyles (Reuters Health)
Coffee May Lower Risk of Death from Mouth Cancer (HealthDay)
Combination of Imaging Exams Improves Alzheimer's Diagnosis (Radiological Society of North America, American College of Radiology)
Drug May Aid Sleep Apnea Symptoms at High Altitude (Reuters Health)
Eczema Tips to Help Children Feel Better (American Academy of Dermatology)
Even Moderate Smoking Associated with Sudden Death Risk in Women (American Heart Association)
Even Moderate Smoking Associated with Sudden Death Risk in Women (American Heart Association)
Fish Sold in New York Is Routinely Mislabeled (Reuters Health)
Loneliness May Boost Odds of Dementia (HealthDay)
NIH-Funded Trial Launched to Assess Experimental TB Drug (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)Teenager Dangers (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Vision Loss Tied to Diabetes on the Rise in U.S. (Reuters Health)
Women Far More Likely to Live to 100 Than Men (HealthDay)
Monday, December 10Return to top
ADHD Can Cause Lifelong Problems, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Compression-Only CPR Improves Survival with Good Brain Function (American Heart Association)
Compression-Only CPR Improves Survival with Good Brain Function (American Heart Association)
Could Kids' Salt Intake Affect Their Weight? (HealthDay)
Docs Should Counsel Youth About Not Smoking (Reuters Health)
Don't Bother with Ultrasonic Bedbug Devices (HealthDay)
Eliminating Mouth-to-Mouth Boosts CPR Results (HealthDay)
Experimental Agent Briefly Eases Depression Rapidly in Test (National Institute of Mental Health)
(National Institute of Mental Health)FDA OKs Expanded Use of Prostate Cancer Drug (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Feet That Hurt (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Manage Diabetes During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Iron May Prevent Behavioral Issues in Small Babies (Reuters Health)
Report Reveals Further Reduction in Veterans Homelessness (Dept. of Veterans Affairs)
Weighty Issue (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Your Smartphone Might Help You Lose Weight (HealthDay)
Youth Who Overeat More Likely to Take Up Drugs (Reuters Health)
Saturday, December 8Return to top
Friday, December 7Return to top
Acute Kidney Injuries Up Sharply in U.S. (HealthDay)
As Doctors Go High-Tech, Staff Injuries May Rise (HealthDay)
Can Teens' Lack of Sleep Lead to Diabetes? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: If You've Got Knee Arthritis (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When an Animal Bite Becomes Infected (HealthDay)
Kids with Autism Common Users of ERs, Study Says (HealthDay)
Knee Replacement Linked to Weight Gain (Reuters Health)
Should Breast Cancer Patients Skip the Pre-Op MRI? (Reuters Health)
Treating Depression (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Uncircumcised Boys and Men May Face More UTIs (Reuters Health)
Thursday, December 6Return to top
Childless People Die Sooner, Study Says (HealthDay)
Fertility and Asthma (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Getting a Tattoo? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: How Radon Can Get In Your Home (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes (HealthDay)
Men More Likely to Die of Cancer (Reuters Health)
New Test Offers More Information on Genetic Causes of Stillbirth (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Omega-6 Fats Not Linked to Heart Failure Risk (Reuters Health)
Plastics Chemical BPA Found in Fetal Livers (HealthDay)
Sedatives May Raise Pneumonia Risk (HealthDay)
Self-Hypnosis Fails to Reduce Epidural Use During Labor (Reuters Health)
Thinking You Ate a Lot May Help You Feel Full (HealthDay)
UV Nail Lamps Don't Appear to Cause Skin Cancer (HealthDay)
Vitamin D, Calcium Disappoint in Dementia Study (Reuters Health)
Wednesday, December 5Return to top
Antiseptic Products Can Be Contaminated (HealthDay)
Asthma Symptoms May Vary During Menstrual Cycle (Reuters Health)
Fighting Colon Cancer (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Identifying Pinkeye (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Stay Active After a Heart Attack (HealthDay)
Rule Changes May Be Best Way to Curb Hockey Injuries (Reuters Health)
Smoking Might Make Hangovers Worse (HealthDay)
Treat Nutrition and Cancer Research Cautiously (Reuters Health)
10 Years of Tamoxifen Better Than 5 (HealthDay)
Tuesday, December 4Return to top
After Parent's Cancer Death, One in Five Kids Self-Injure (Reuters Health)
Bullied Teens May Suffer Lingering Trauma (HealthDay)
Can Excessive Cellphone Use Become an Addiction? (HealthDay)
Children with Heart Devices and Their Parents Struggle with Quality of Life (American Heart Association)
College Students: 25 Is Perfect Age for Marriage (HealthDay)
Coping with Grief During the Holidays (American Cancer Society)
Disability Expected to Rise as More Premature Babies Survive (Reuters Health)
Fewer Poor Cancer Patients Referred for Drug Trials (Reuters Health)
Fractures Take High Toll on High School Athletes (HealthDay)
Gum Disease and Impotence (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Make Sure Kids Get Enough Water (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Remove a Splinter (HealthDay)
Holiday Health and Safety Tips (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Most Internists Don't Plan to Stay in Primary Care (Reuters Health)
New Guidelines Urge Limiting Endoscopy for GERD (HealthDay)
New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Targets NIH-Discovered Protein (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)Street Forms of "Synthetic Marijuana" Products Linked to Thousands of Hospital Emergency Departments Visits Each Year (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Teen Fighting Down in Many Countries, Not U.S (Reuters Health)
Young Surgeons May Be Easily Distracted (HealthDay)
Monday, December 3Return to top
Brain Changes May Make Older People More Prone to Scams (Reuters Health)
Cancer During the Holidays (American Cancer Society)
Experimental Drug Effective for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (American Cancer Society)
Extra Sleep May Help You Withstand Pain (HealthDay)
Flu Season Arrives Early and It Could Be Severe (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Get Heart Healthy (HealthDay)
Healthy Diet May Help Prevent Recurrent Heart Attacks, Stroke (American Heart Association)
Healthy Diet May Help Prevent Recurrent Heart Attacks, Strokes (American Heart Association)
Hormone Disorder and the Pill Tied to Blood Clots (Reuters Health)
Most Teens with Mental Disorders Not on Meds (Reuters Health)
Psychiatry Gets Revised Diagnostic Manual (HealthDay)
Scientists Find Gene Link to Teenage Binge Drinking (Reuters Health)
Social Media May Help Fight Childhood Obesity (American Heart Association)
Study Finds Pattern in Brain Injuries Linked to Contact Sports (Reuters Health)
Tap-Water Chemical May Be Linked to Food Allergy (HealthDay)
Under Similar Stress, Rich Live Longer than Poor (HealthDay)
U.S. Flu Season Off To Early Start, CDC Urges Vaccination (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Sunday, December 2Return to top
Saturday, December 1Return to top
Calcium from Food Linked to Lower Risk for Prostate Cancer (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Continuing Beta Blockers After Noncardiac Surgery Improves Patient Outcomes and Lowers Mortality (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Delaying the Control of Blood Pressure among Middle-Aged Adults with Diabetes Lowers Quality of Life (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Homeless and Underserved Women May Not Be Receiving Empiric Treatment for Chlamydia (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Limited Evidence of Benefit of Interventions during Early Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Living in Hispanic or Black Communities Increases Risk for Obesity (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Medicare Part D Coverage Gap Reduces Antidepressant Use in the Elderly (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Minimally Invasive Prostatectomy in Young Men Has Fewer Complications Than Standard Prostatectomy (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
No Single Strategy Is Uniformly Successful in Reducing Cesarean Sections (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
One-Third of Patients with Hospital-Acquired Infections Are Readmitted within 1 Year (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Patients Transferred to the Intensive Care Unit within 24 Hours of Admission to a Hospital Room Have High Risk of Dying (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Review Supports Use of Metformin as First-Line Therapy for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Stroke Education Program Improves Medication Knowledge and Satisfaction among Stroke Patients After Hospital Discharge (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
November 2012
Friday, November 30Return to top
Could Baby's Crying Give Clues to Autism? (HealthDay)
Cystic Fibrosis Patients Struggle to Exercise (HealthDay)
Even Women Who Exercise Sit Too Much (HealthDay)
Extra Fruit May Not Ward Off Daily Hunger (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Is Caffeine Giving You the Jitters? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Limit Swelling While Wearing a Cast (HealthDay)
HPV Tied to Throat Cancers (Reuters Health)
Make Sure Toys You Buy Are Safe for Tots (HealthDay)
Obesity Complicates Lung Cancer Surgery (HealthDay)
Prenatal Intervention Reduces Learning Deficit in Mice (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Study Links Relaxation Method to Reduced Hot Flashes (Reuters Health)
To Get More Fit, Find a Stronger Workout Partner (HealthDay)
Your Diet and Your Health (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Thursday, November 29Return to top
Drug, Alcohol Abuse Tied to Early-Life Strokes (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: If Dementia Causes Sleep Problems (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Hot Water Burns (HealthDay)
Hot Flashes May Return After Ending Antidepressant (Reuters Health)
Kidney Disease More Severe in Blacks Than Others (HealthDay)
Study Finds Herbalists at Higher Urinary Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
U.S. Diets Not Up to U.S. Standards (Reuters Health)
Violence in a Soldier's Past May Up PTSD Risk (HealthDay)
Why Aging Eyes Struggle to Discern Fine Print (HealthDay)
Wednesday, November 28Return to top
Breast Cancer Prevention (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Experts Call for Mental Illness Screening for Children (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Taking Medication to Manage Diabetes (HealthDay)
HIV Treatment Reduces Risk of Malaria Recurrence in Children (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Latest West Nile Tally: 5,245 Cases, 236 Deaths (HealthDay)
Simple Formula Can Predict Child Obesity Risk at Birth (Reuters Health)
Some Women Overwhelmed by Cancer Treatment Options (Reuters Health)
Tips on Protecting Your Family from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (Environmental Protection Agency)
Toxic Chemicals in Many Couches Sold in U.S. (HealthDay)
