Health News by Date

April 2012

Wednesday, April 11

New Classification Criteria Released for Research on Sjogren's Syndrome From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)

Smoldering Threat Video

(HealthDay)

Tuesday, April 10

Certain Birth Control Pills May Carry Higher Blood Clot Risk (HealthDay)

Chest Pain Patients Educated about Risk More Likely to Opt out of Stress Test (American Heart Association)

Child's Cancer May Not Boost Parents' Divorce Risk (Reuters Health)

Common Blood Pressure Drug Safe for Heart Failure (HealthDay)

Dental X-Rays Linked to Common Brain Tumor (Reuters Health)

Diagnosing Cancer Video

(HealthDay)

Dieters Share Success Strategies (HealthDay)

EKG Heart Test May Predict Risk in Older Adults (HealthDay)

Gene Mutation May Lead to Cognitive Symptoms in Parkinson's (Parkinson's Disease Foundation)

Health Tip: Buy Lean Meat (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Prevent Periodontal Disease (HealthDay)

High Blood Pressure May Be Especially Lethal for Blacks (HealthDay)

Many Patients Skip Recommended Colonoscopy (HealthDay)

Online Tool Could Diagnose Autism Quickly, Developers Say (HealthDay)

Sexual Abuse May Put Boys at Risk for Unsafe Sex (HealthDay)

Short Walks May Ease Fatigue in Pancreatic Cancer Patients (HealthDay)

Statin Use May Slightly Reduce Risk of Parkinson's Disease (Parkinson's Disease Foundation)

Stroke Risk Considerably Higher If Sibling Had Stroke (American Heart Association)

Study Examines Possible Link between Dental X-Rays and Meningioma Risk (American Cancer Society)

Tax Day May Drive up Fatal Crash Rates (HealthDay)

Updated Information about the Risk of Blood Clots in Women Taking Birth Control Pills Containing Drospirenone (Food and Drug Administration)

U.S. Teen Births Hit Record Low (HealthDay)

Young Americans Need to Cut Calorie Intake (HealthDay)

Monday, April 9Return to top

Autism Spectrum Disorders: One Family's Story (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Children Born to Obese Moms May Face Higher Autism Risk (HealthDay)

Climate Change Could Be Tough on Seniors' Health (HealthDay)

Colon Screening More Likely When Patients Pick Test (Reuters Health)

Could Menthol Cigarettes Pose Even Higher Stroke Risk? (HealthDay)

Countries' Economy, Healthcare System Linked to Cholesterol Rates (American Heart Association)

Eye Tremors May Aid Early Diagnosis of Parkinson's (HealthDay)

Food Safety at Fairs and Festivals (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Gastro Woes Often Strike Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients (HealthDay)

Gene Discovery May Move Personalized Stomach Cancer Treatment Forward (HealthDay)

Health Tip: New Moms Need Care, Too (HealthDay)

Health Tip: The Causes of Corns (HealthDay)

Kidney "Living Donations" Favor Some Patient Groups (Reuters Health)

Minorities, Medicare Recipients Less Likely to Get Antidepressants (HealthDay)

Muscle Training Effective in Treating Urinary Incontinence for Women (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Omega-3 Supplements No Help Against Repeat Heart Trouble (HealthDay)

Pain Relief Can Fall Short After Gynecologic Surgery (Reuters Health)

Pollution Problem Video

(HealthDay)

Researchers Find Genes Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)

Scientists Pinpoint Childhood Obesity Genes (HealthDay)

Teen Drinking May Boost Odds of Precancerous Breast Changes (HealthDay)

Urinary Incontinence Drugs May Be More Trouble Than They're Worth (HealthDay)

Saturday, April 7Return to top

Heavy Backpacks Give Kids Back Trouble (HealthDay)

Friday, April 6Return to top

Anxiety Might Help People Sniff Out Threats (HealthDay)

Diagnostic Scans Tied to Radiation Risk for Gastro Patients (HealthDay)

Emotional Issues May Follow Motor Problems in Kids (Reuters Health)

Emotional Trauma May Hurt Toddlers' Later Learning (HealthDay)

Esophageal Cancer Surgery Can Leave Lingering Health Problems, Study Says (HealthDay)

Female Skiers Likelier to Injure Non-Dominant Knee (Reuters Health)

Health Tip: Control Portion Sizes at Home (HealthDay)

Health Tip: What Triggers Ingrown Toenails? (HealthDay)

Overuse Injuries Common Among Female College Athletes (HealthDay)

Pharmacy 'Robots' Linked to Bacterial Contamination of Drugs (HealthDay)

Planning Pregnancy May Cut Birth Defects (HealthDay)

Pregnancy and Exercise Video

(HealthDay)

Pregnancy Length May Influence Severity of Autism (HealthDay)

Rapid Asthma Treatment in ER May Prevent Admission (HealthDay)

Study Finds Antibiotics Best for Appendicitis (HealthDay)

Taking Multivitamins Won't Prevent Canker Sores, Study Says (HealthDay)

Thursday, April 5Return to top

Common Bacterium Related to Parkinson's Disease (Parkinson's Disease Foundation)

Consumers Often Ignore Food Allergy Labels (Reuters Health)

Depression, Anxiety Tied to Physical Disabilities in Seniors (HealthDay)

ER Docs Can Help Curb Patient Alcohol Abuse, Drunk Driving (HealthDay)

False-Positive Mammogram Results May Turn out Not to Be (HealthDay)

Follow-Up Procedures Common in Women After Breast-Conserving Surgery (HealthDay)

From a Failed Vaccine, New Insights into Fighting HIV (HealthDay)

Health Tip: How to Avoid Secondhand Smoke (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Traveling by Plane During Pregnancy? (HealthDay)

Improved Stem Cell Line May Avoid Tumor Risk (HealthDay)

Infection Might Raise Blood Clot Risk for Older Adults (HealthDay)

Moderate Exercise, Quicker Conception Linked (Reuters Health)

No Link Seen Between Painkillers, Enlarged Prostate (Reuters Health)

Parents of Children with Cancer Wary of Online Health Information (HealthDay)

Pesticides May Be Linked to Slightly Smaller Babies, Shorter Pregnancies (HealthDay)

Sex Education Efforts Lagging in Schools, CDC Says (HealthDay)

Shuteye Surprise Video

(HealthDay)

Study Suggests Treating Dyslexia Before Kids Learn to Read (HealthDay)

Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis Early and Aggressively: Guidelines (HealthDay)

Women on Dialysis May Experience Sexual Problems (HealthDay)

Wednesday, April 4Return to top

"A" Pill Protection Video

(HealthDay)

Arsenic Turns Stem Cells Cancerous, Spurring Tumor Growth From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)

Berries, Tea May Cut Men's Odds for Parkinson's (HealthDay)

Brain Falters Near End of Life, But Games, Puzzles Might Slow Decline (HealthDay)

Cancer Diagnosis May Raise Odds for Suicide, Heart Attack Death (HealthDay)

Club Drug "Special K" Tied to Urinary Problems (Reuters Health)

Depo-Provera Birth Control Might Raise Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)

Gene Studies Begin to Unravel Autism Puzzle (Reuters Health)

Genital Warts Tied to Range of Cancers (Reuters Health)

Health Tip: Stop Toddler Tantrums Before They Start (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Ways to Keep Your Memory Sharp (HealthDay)

More Evidence Ties Diabetes to Parkinson's Risk (Reuters Health)

More Fake Avastin Found in U.S., FDA Says (HealthDay)

Narcissists Often Ace Job Interviews, Study Finds (HealthDay)

New Lupus Genes Identified (HealthDay)

No Added Cancer Risk from Hip Replacement Materials (HealthDay)

Obese White Women Shying away from Colon Cancer Screening (HealthDay)

Physician Groups Call for Fewer Medical Tests (HealthDay)

Possible Clues Found to Why HIV Vaccine Showed Modest Protection From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)

Spontaneous Gene Glitches Linked to Autism Risk with Older Dads From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Mental Health)

Witnessing, Experiencing Traumatic Events May Worsen Heart Disease (HealthDay)

Tuesday, April 3Return to top

BBQ Danger: Wires from Grill Cleaners Swallowed in Food (HealthDay)

Bilinguals Switch Tasks Faster Than Monolinguals, NIH Funded Study Shows From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)

Coffee Drinking in Pregnancy Won't Lead to Sleepless Baby (HealthDay)

Common Antibiotics Tied to Eye Emergencies (Reuters Health)

Dental Worries Video

(HealthDay)

Drug Patch Approved for Advanced Parkinson's and Restless Leg Syndrome (HealthDay)

Dutasteride Helps Men Undergoing Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer (American Cancer Society)

Epilepsy Leads to More Brain Abnormalities over Time (HealthDay)

Experimental Chemo Combo for Colon Cancer Disappoints (HealthDay)

For Many Girls, Slimming Down Doesn't Help Self-Esteem (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Healthy Eating While Vacationing (HealthDay)

Health Tip: More Reasons to Quit Smoking (HealthDay)

Prenatal Antipsychotic Drugs Linked to Motor Delays (HealthDay)

Preteens More Likely to Report HPV Vaccine Side Effects (HealthDay)

Reported Decline in U.S. Pneumonia Deaths May Be False (HealthDay)

Step Stool Helps Shorter Rescuers Do Better CPR (Reuters Health)

Study Suggests Vaccine May Help Kids with Brain Cancer (HealthDay)

Taller, Heavier Women May Face Higher Ovarian Cancer Risk (HealthDay)

Ultrasound, MRI Might Spot Cancer in Dense Breast Tissue (HealthDay)

Veggies Like Broccoli, Cabbage May Help Fight Breast Cancer (HealthDay)

Whooping Cough Vaccine Fades in Pre-Teens (Reuters Health)

You Survived Cancer: Now Pay Attention to Your Overall Health (HealthDay)

Young Women Who Drink and Drive at Higher Risk of Fatal Accident (HealthDay)

Monday, April 2Return to top

Alzheimer's Prevention Video

(HealthDay)

CDC Report Finds U.S. Population Has Good Levels of Some Essential Vitamins and Nutrients (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Guidelines-Based CPR Saves More Non-Shockable Cardiac Arrest Victims (American Heart Association)

Health Tip: Caring for Stitches (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Selecting a Childcare Provider (HealthDay)

HPV Infection Lasts Longer in Young Black Women (HealthDay)

Improvements in Autism Symptoms Vary Kid by Kid (Reuters Health)

Investigational Targeted Drug Induces Responses in Aggressive Lymphomas From the National Institutes of Health

(National Cancer Institute)

Many Little Kids Lack Outdoor Time with Parents (Reuters Health)

Measles Vaccines Won't Raise Seizure Risk in Young Kids (HealthDay)

Melanoma Rates on the Rise Among Young Adults (HealthDay)

Most Alcohol, Drug Abuse Starts in the Teens (Reuters Health)

NIH Study Finds Women Spend Longer in Labor Now Than 50 Years Ago From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)

Osteoporosis Drugs May Lead to Eye Trouble (HealthDay)

Personal Gene Mapping Has Limits, Study Says (HealthDay)

Smelly Urine a Red Flag for Kids' Urinary Tract Infection (HealthDay)

Why Stress Might Make You Sick (HealthDay)

Sunday, April 1Return to top

Drug-Eluting Stents Appear Safe for Older Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Improving Quality of Care for Falls and Urinary Incontinence Also Improves Quality of Life in Elderly Patients (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Injection of Hyaluronic Acid, a Natural Joint Lubricant, Appears Effective in Reducing Pain from Wear and Tear on the Knee (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Lower Flu Vaccination Rates for Black Nursing Home Residents a Cause for Concern (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Primary Care Visits Every 2 Weeks Linked to Better Treatment Outcomes for Patients with Diabetes (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

March 2012

Saturday, March 31Return to top

Most People Can't Tell a Tree Nut from a Peanut (HealthDay)

Friday, March 30Return to top

Blood Clot Risk Higher in Heavy Women (Reuters Health)

Can Weight-Loss Surgery Cure Type 2 Diabetes? (Hormone Foundation, Endocrine Society) - PDF

Diet, Smoking May Affect Multiple Sclerosis Progression (HealthDay)

FDA Continues to Study BPA (Food and Drug Administration)

Health Tip: Caring for a Chemical Burn (HealthDay)

Migraines Likelier in Men with Impotence (Reuters Health)

Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Be Linked to Depression (HealthDay)

Secondhand Smoke Affects Young Girls More Than Boys (HealthDay)

Study Weighs In on Diets for Kids (HealthDay)

Thyroid Surgery Riskier for Older Patients (HealthDay)

U.S. Women in Labor Longer Than They Were 50 Years Ago (HealthDay)

What Are You Smoking (or Chewing or Inhaling)? (Food and Drug Administration)

Where to Have a Baby Video

(HealthDay)

Thursday, March 29Return to top

Brain Wiring a No-Brainer? From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Mental Health)

Depression Has Big Impact on Stroke TIA Survivors (American Heart Association)

Depression Often Follows Stroke, But Treatment Lacking (HealthDay)

Electronic Health Records Mean Fewer Tests (Reuters Health)

Even a Little Drinking May Raise Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)

First Bedside Gene Test Shows Promise (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Diabetics, Avoid Too Much Salt (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Warning Signs of Gum Disease (HealthDay)

Heartbroken Heart Video

(HealthDay)

Heavier Baby Girls at Higher Risk for Diabetes, Heart Woes as Adults (HealthDay)

Inadequate Bowel Prep May Invalidate Colonoscopy (HealthDay)

New Data on Autism Spectrum Disorders (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Postpartum Depression Tied to Domestic Violence (Reuters Health)

Stigma, Shame Can Worsen Depression in Lung Cancer Patients (HealthDay)

'Superinfected' Patients Give Clues to Fighting HIV (HealthDay)

Too Little Calcium, Water Linked to Kidney Stones (Reuters Health)

911 Dispatchers May Suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress (HealthDay)

Wednesday, March 28Return to top

Antipsychotic Drugs Might Raise Heart Attack Risk (HealthDay)

Cancer Docs Often Don't Notice Family Discord (Reuters Health)

Complicated Link Between Diet Drinks, Health (Reuters Health)

Diabetes and Deafness Video

(HealthDay)

Early, Temporary HIV Treatment Can Postpone Long-Term Therapy (HealthDay)

FDA Adds More Warnings to Antidepressant's Label (HealthDay)

Gastrointestinal Tumor Patients Live Longer on Cancer Drug (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Warning Signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Why Am I Constipated? (HealthDay)

HPV Vaccine May Help Women with Cervical Conditions (HealthDay)

Moderate Drinking Might Help Men Live Longer After Heart Attack (HealthDay)

NIH Scientists Resolve How Chromosomal Mix-ups Lead to Tumors From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)

Obesity Rates Rise Among Mexican-Americans (HealthDay)

Older Travelers at Much Higher Risk of Dying from Malaria (HealthDay)

Quality of Life Tied to Lung Cancer Survival (Reuters Health)

Questions and Answers About the Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, 1975-2008 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Rate of Cancer Deaths Continues to Fall (American Cancer Society)

Report to the Nation Finds Continuing Declines in Cancer Death Rates Since the Early 1990s From the National Institutes of Health

(National Cancer Institute)

Researchers Identify Genetic Basis of Tropical Foot and Leg Lymphedema From the National Institutes of Health

(National Human Genome Research Institute)

Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Who Quit Statins May Face Raised Death Risk (HealthDay)

Study Reveals Trigger That May Speed Melanoma Growth (HealthDay)

Weight Loss and Increased Fitness Slow Decline of Mobility in Adults From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)

Tuesday, March 27Return to top

Babesiosis, a Malaria-Like Disease, May Be Rising Among Elderly in U.S. (Food and Drug Administration)

Bypass Surgery May Be Better Than Angioplasty for Seniors (HealthDay)

Cardiac Cocktail Delivered by Paramedics May Save Lives (HealthDay)

Childhood Leukemia Survival Rates Improve Significantly (American Cancer Society)

Community Hospitals Safe for Angioplasty (HealthDay)

Co-Pays May Affect Which Kids Get Their Meds (Reuters Health)

Defibrillator Implantation May Be Riskier for Underweight Patients (HealthDay)

Europeans Are World's Heaviest Drinkers: WHO Report (Reuters Health)

Fit or Fat? Video

(HealthDay)

Getting a Doctor's Appointment Tougher on Medicaid (Reuters Health)

Health Tip: Get Ready for Your Marathon (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Keep Toenails Healthy (HealthDay)

Heart Screenings Yield More False-Positives Among Black Athletes (HealthDay)

Hepatitis B Program Helps Cut Infant Infections (Reuters Health)

Jump, Flip, Twist and Enjoy Gymnastics, Safely (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)

Man Hugs Doctors After Seeing Face Transplant in Mirror (Reuters Health)

New Injection Might Lower Tough-to-Treat Cholesterol (HealthDay)

NIA Adds Genetic Data to Health and Retirement Study From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute on Aging)

NIH Study Shows Survival Advantage for Bypass Surgery Compared with Non-Surgical Procedure From the National Institutes of Health

(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)

Residents as Safe as Senior MDs in Appendix Surgery (Reuters Health)

Some Doctors Still Mistaken on IUD Safety (Reuters Health)

Tighter Recommendations Issued for Blood Cell Transfusions (HealthDay)

Warfarin Helps Cut Stroke Risk, Researchers Report (HealthDay)

Monday, March 26Return to top

Babies Still Put at Risk for Sudden Death (Reuters Health)

Beating Ovarian Cancer Video

(HealthDay)

Both Too Little and Too Much Sleep Bad for the Heart (HealthDay)

Chocolate Lovers Tend to Weigh Less (Reuters Health)

Clot-Buster Drug Injection Might Help Some Heart Attack Patients (HealthDay)

Could Soy Help Lower Your Blood Pressure? (HealthDay)

CT Scans Can Spot Heart Trouble Fast (HealthDay)

Few Young Women with Cancer Take Steps to Preserve Fertility (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Watch For Choking Hazards (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Why You Need Aerobic Exercise (HealthDay)

Low 'Bad' Cholesterol Levels May Be Linked to Cancer Risk (HealthDay)

Low-Dose Daily Aspirin Enough to Help Heart Attack Patients (HealthDay)

Orthopaedic Surgeons Issue Trampoline Safety Advice (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)

People with Autism May Be Better at Processing Information (HealthDay)

Should Cystic Fibrosis Patients Get So Many Antibiotics? (HealthDay)

Stem-Cell Trial Failed to Treat Heart Failure (HealthDay)

Teen Girl Drivers Likelier to Use Electronic Devices (HealthDay)

Too Much Sitting Can Kill You, Study Suggests (HealthDay)

Weight-Loss Surgeries May Beat Standard Treatments for Diabetes (HealthDay)

Weight-Loss Surgery Cut Blood Sugar More Than Drugs (Reuters Health)

World Salt Awareness Week Focuses on Link between Sodium and Stroke (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

(HealthDay)

Friendly-to-a-Fault, yet Intense: Peronality Traits Traced in Brain From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Mental Health)

Hair Care Can Pose Health Risks for Black Women (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Choose Diabetes-Friendly Meals (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Spot the Symptoms of GERD (HealthDay)

NIH Study Finds Interventions to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Give Good Return on Investment From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)

Obesity Linked to Poorer Mental Skills in Seniors (HealthDay)

Parents Should Lead by Example in Weight Loss, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Possible Causes of Sudden Onset OCD in Kids Broadened From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Mental Health)

Severe Headaches Tied to Suicide Attempts (Reuters Health)

U.S. Tuberculosis Cases Hit Record Low, CDC Says (HealthDay)

Voice, Throat Problems Common After Anesthesia (Reuters Health)

Watchful Waiting an Option for Symptom-Free Hernias (Reuters Health)

Wednesday, March 21Return to top

Alternative Medicine May Help Ease Chronic Sinusitis (HealthDay)

Antibiotics Useless for Most Sinus Infections, Experts Say (HealthDay)

Aspirin Can Lower Cancer Risk (American Cancer Society)

Black Women More Likely To Die of Breast Cancer (Reuters Health)

Blood Pressure Variance Between Arms Points to Heart Risk (HealthDay)

Brain Scans Suggest How Alzheimer's Spreads (HealthDay)

Foods' Aromas Might Help You Lose Weight (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Help Prevent Heel Problems (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Protect Your Skin from Sun Damage (HealthDay)

Hospitalization May Hasten Seniors' Memory Decline (HealthDay)

More Evidence Shows That Daily Aspirin Might Combat Cancer (HealthDay)

Needle Solution? Video

(HealthDay)

New Blood Test May Predict Heart Attack (HealthDay)

New Drug Bests Standard Treatment for Certain Strokes (HealthDay)

Omega-3 Fats Tied to Less Cancer-Related Fatigue (Reuters Health)

Preemies Can Lag in Language Skills Later on (Reuters Health)

Research Spots Potential New Target in Fight Against Baldness (HealthDay)

Smoking Deaths Triple over Decade: Tobacco Report (Reuters Health)

Study Provides Clues for Designing New Anti-Addiction Medications From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute on Drug Abuse)

Tuesday, March 20Return to top

Adrenaline Shot May Not Always Help Heart Patients (Reuters Health)

Anesthesiologists Add a Billion to Cost of U.S. Screening (Reuters Health)

Anxiety and Depression Increase Dementia Risk (Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)

Beating Cancer Fatigue Video

(HealthDay)

Behavioral Therapy Eases Side-Effects from Breast Cancer Treatment (American Cancer Society)

Corner Stores Stock Healthier Foods After Aid Program Changes (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Am I at Risk for Gum Disease? (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Manage the Pain of a Neck Sprain (HealthDay)

Ibuprofen May Ward Off Altitude Sickness (HealthDay)

Insects Behind Chagas Disease Are Feeding on Humans in the U.S. (HealthDay)

Less Heart Disease Among Women in Wealthier States (HealthDay)

Northeast U.S. Should Brace for Spike in Lyme Disease (HealthDay)

Physician Misconduct Showing Up on the Internet (HealthDay)

Rating Your Health As Poor Increases Alzheimer's Risk (Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)

Some People More Prone to Drinking Blackouts (HealthDay)

Stem Cell Therapy Could Boost Kidney Transplant Success (HealthDay)

Study Suggests Mental 'Fog' of Menopause Is Real (HealthDay)

Vitamin E Supplements Don't Affect Heart Failure Risk (HealthDay)

Monday, March 19Return to top

Antioxidants May Not Help People with Alzheimer's (Reuters Health)

Coffee Not Linked to Psoriasis (Reuters Health)

Could Statins Help Prevent Pneumonia? (HealthDay)

Excessive Drinking Costs U.S. Colleges Millions Annually (HealthDay)

FDA Approves First Boniva Generics to Treat or Prevent Osteoporosis (Food and Drug Administration)

Fraud Alert for People with Diabetes (Dept. of Health and Human Services)

Generic Boniva Approved for Osteoporosis (HealthDay)

Got Acid Reflux? Video

(HealthDay)

Health Tip: Dealing with Insomnia (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Encourage Your Kids to Choose Healthy Snacks (HealthDay)

ICU May Not Be Needed After Sleep Apnea Surgery (HealthDay)

Kids of Meth-Using Moms at Risk of Behavioral Woes (HealthDay)

Kids Using Synthetic Pot a Growing Public Health Concern (HealthDay)

Less Invasive Hernia Procedure Easier on Patients (HealthDay)

Lightheadedness upon Standing Could Signal Heart Risk (HealthDay)

Mothers of Kids with Autism Earn Less (HealthDay)

New Type 2 Diabetes Drug Helps Lower Blood Sugar (HealthDay)

Secondhand Smoke in Childhood Linked to Lung Disease Years Later (HealthDay)

Study Finds Electrotherapy Dampens Brain Connections (Reuters Health)

Sunday, March 18Return to top

Doctors' Life-Support Skills Fade After Training (Reuters Health)

Saturday, March 17Return to top

Active Seniors May Outlive Sedentary Peers (Reuters Health)

Following Heart-Healthy Behaviors May Lengthen Your Life (HealthDay)

Friday, March 16Return to top

As White Rice Intake Rises, So May Your Risk for Diabetes (HealthDay)

Blueberries and Apples Tied to Lower Diabetes Risk (Reuters Health)

Common Medicines May Cut Cancer Drug Potency (Reuters Health)

Deaf People Have More Mental Health Problems, Less Access to Care (HealthDay)

Depression Tied to Earlier Death in Heart Patients (HealthDay)

Dermatologists Urge Psoriasis Patients to Be Aware of Potential Link to Other Serious Diseases (American Academy of Dermatology)

Genes May Hold the Key to Aging Skin (HealthDay)

Half of Stroke Victims Don't Call 911, Research Shows (HealthDay)

Handle with Care: African-American Hair Needs Special Care to Avoid Damage (American Academy of Dermatology)

Health Tip: Celiac Disease May Trigger These Symptoms (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Make 'Tummy Time' Fun (HealthDay)

Hormonal Factors Key to Understanding Acne in Women (American Academy of Dermatology)

Menopause May Cost Women Sick Days (HealthDay)

Musicians at Risk for Common Skin Condition (American Academy of Dermatology)

National Screening Urged to Detect Eye Disease in Blacks (HealthDay)

New Generation of Laser and Light Therapies Could Provide Future Treatment Options for Skin, Hair and Nail Conditions (American Academy of Dermatology)

New Surgical Techniques Hold Promise for Treating Vitiligo (American Academy of Dermatology)

New Therapies Helping Patients with Advanced Melanoma (American Academy of Dermatology)

NIH Brain Imaging Study Finds Evidence of Basis for Caregiving Impulse From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)

Pap Proof Video

(HealthDay)

Poor Reading Skills Might Be Fatal for Older Folks (HealthDay)

Psoriasis Patients May Face Higher Heart Risk (HealthDay)

Stressed Parents May Affect Preemie Behavior Later (HealthDay)

Treating Excess Body Hair Could Remedy a Hairy Situation (American Academy of Dermatology)

Understanding the Science of Good Genes Could Lead to Better Skin Care Products, Recommendations (American Academy of Dermatology)

With Spanking, Nature and Nurture Create More Aggression, Study Suggests (HealthDay)

Thursday, March 15Return to top

Aerobics May Ease Menopause Symptoms (Reuters Health)

Cadmium in Diet May Increase Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)

Cancer Costs Hit Young and Poor Hardest (Reuters Health)

CDC Launches Graphic Anti-Smoking Campaign (HealthDay)

Could Trans Fats Make You Cranky? (HealthDay)

Eyes a Window into Brain Health (HealthDay)

Giving Birth to Small Babies Linked to Heart Disease in Moms (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Bringing Home a Premature Baby (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Keep Crohn's Under Control (HealthDay)

Hospital Saved Millions by Keeping Close Eye on Antibiotic Use (HealthDay)

Kids Adding Sugar Video

(HealthDay)

Little Evidence for Non-Drug Labor Pain Relief (Reuters Health)

Many Alcoholics Suffered Childhood Trauma (HealthDay)

New Clues to Link Between Fatty Diet, Colon Cancer (HealthDay)

Overweight, Obese Adults Use Electronic Device to Stick to Diet, Exercise (American Heart Association)

Sperm May Feel the Weight of Extra Pounds (Reuters Health)

Too Much Exercise Delays Pregnancy in Normal-Weight Women (HealthDay)

When ICU Beds Are Scarce, Doctors' Goals Change (Reuters Health)

Wednesday, March 14Return to top

CDC Research Shows Outbreaks Linked to Imported Foods Increasing (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Deaths from Gastroenteritis Double (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Detailed Gene Scan Might Help Guide Leukemia Treatment (HealthDay)

Elderly Sometimes Keep Using Opioids After Surgery (Reuters Health)

Fatty Foods Might Harm Men's Sperm, Research Suggests (HealthDay)

FDA Approves First Generic Lexapro to Treat Depression and Anxiety Disorder (Food and Drug Administration)

Health Tip: Pack a Healthy, Easy Lunch (HealthDay)

Health Tip: What Causes Hearing Loss? (HealthDay)

Inflammation Might Play Role in Heart Disease (HealthDay)

Lack of Sleep May Increase Calorie Consumption (American Heart Association)

New Gel Treats Precancerous Skin Condition in Days (HealthDay)

New Screening Guidelines for Cervical Cancer (American Cancer Society)

Out of Rhythm Video

(HealthDay)

People in Neighborhoods with Healthy Features Have Better Heart Health (American Heart Association)

Study Finds PSA Testing Cuts Prostate Cancer Death Risk (HealthDay)

Type of Bacteria May Be Linked to Diabetes (HealthDay)

Walking May Lessen the Influence of Genes on Obesity by Half (American Heart Association)

Watching Movie Stars Light up May Spur Kids to Smoke (HealthDay)

Tuesday, March 13Return to top

Endoscopy May Be Better Than Surgery for Severe Pancreatic Infection (HealthDay)

Gene Discovery Gives Clues to a Childhood Cancer (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Calm a Canker Sore (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Manage Memory Loss (HealthDay)

Higher Spending Tied to Better Outcomes in Ontario Hospitals (HealthDay)

Hospital Survival Differs among Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Heart Failure Patients Depending on Heart Function (American Heart Association)

Long Space Missions May Harm Astronauts' Eyes (HealthDay)

Many Doctors Order Unneeded Lung Cancer Screening Tests (HealthDay)

Mothers on Antidepressants Less Likely to Breast-Feed (HealthDay)

One Antibiotic Appears to Ease Severe E. Coli Infection (HealthDay)

Painless Threat Video

(HealthDay)

Sleep Apnea Treatment May Help Ward off Heart Failure (HealthDay)

Sleep Apnea Treatment May Protect Against Heart Failure (American Heart Association)

Survival of Hospitalized Heart Failure Patients May Vary by Ethnicity (HealthDay)

75-Year Study Finds Dramatic Rise in U.S. Lifespans (HealthDay)

Monday, March 12Return to top

Can Statins Prevent Parkinson's Disease? (HealthDay)

Child Injuries on U.S. Farms Cost $1.4 Billion a Year (Reuters Health)

Childhood Leukemia Survival Rates Reach 90 Percent (HealthDay)

Circumcision Linked to Lower Risk for Prostate Cancer, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Distracted Drivers Video

(HealthDay)

Exercise Might Boost Kids' Academic Ability (HealthDay)

Fewer Tots Hurt on the Stairs, But Still a Danger (Reuters Health)

Giving Docs iPads Might Boost Patient Care (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Caring for Baby After Circumcision (HealthDay)

Health Tip: The Right Diet Can Boost Athletic Performance (HealthDay)

Married Heart Surgery Patients Live Longer (HealthDay)

More Insight on Possible Role of Vitamin D Against Alzheimer's (HealthDay)

National Estimate Shows Not Enough Young Women Tested for Chlamydia (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Poorer, Obese Adults Might Benefit from Behavior-Change Program (HealthDay)

Red Meat Can Be Unhealthy, Study Suggests (HealthDay)

Seniors' Long-Term Use of Strong Painkillers a Concern (HealthDay)

Sugary Drinks Can Be Hard on Heart (HealthDay)

Surveillance for Norovirus Outbreaks (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Vaccines Help Protect Travelers of All Ages (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Sunday, March 11Return to top

Gas Engines May Be Dirtier Than Diesels in One Respect (HealthDay)

Progress, No Big Breakthrough, in Hunt for HIV Cure (Reuters Health)

Saturday, March 10Return to top

'Delayed Reactions' May Outlast Other Concussion Effects (HealthDay)

How to Avoid Spring Sneezing and Stuffiness (HealthDay)

Friday, March 9Return to top

After Jail, Former Inmates Face Higher Death Risk (Reuters Health)

Aggressive Care Best for Brain Trauma, Study Shows (HealthDay)

Behavioral Therapy May Help Ease Hot Flashes (Reuters Health)

Cancer Patients Do Well at Veterans' Hospitals (Reuters Health)

Coming Soon: At-Home Sperm Test for Couples Trying to Conceive (HealthDay)

Could Fat Be Your Friend Over Age 85? (HealthDay)

Diabetics Should Lift Weights Before Cardio (Reuters Health)

Drug Seems to Speed Recovery After Traumatic Brain Injury (HealthDay)

FDA Approves New Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implant (Food and Drug Administration)

Health Tip: Protect Yourself from Heart Disease (HealthDay)

Keeping Young Athletes Safe from Sexual Abuse (HealthDay)

Kids Who Bully May Be More Likely to Smoke, Drink (HealthDay)

LSD Might Help Alcoholics Quit, Stay Abstinent (HealthDay)

Many with Cancer Pain Aren't on Strong Painkillers (Reuters Health)

Mediterranean on the Brain Video

(HealthDay)

Mother's Voice May Help Premature Babies Breathe Easier (HealthDay)

One in Four HIV Patients Has Long Gaps Between Doctor's Visits (HealthDay)

Researchers ID Gene for Neck Disorder (HealthDay)

Rheumatoid Arthritis May Raise Risk of Heart Rhythm Disorder (HealthDay)

Study Links Childhood Cancer to Delays in Developmental Milestones From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)

Survey Shows People Have Little Time for Healthy Habits (HealthDay)

When Unneeded, Induced Labor May Increase Complications (HealthDay)

Thursday, March 8Return to top

Acid Reflux from Chronic Heartburn May Damage Teeth (HealthDay)

Certain Beliefs Motivate Health Care Workers to Get Flu Shots (HealthDay)

Cured Meat Products Linked to Lung Disease Flare-Ups (HealthDay)

Do Too Many Older Women Get Radiation for Cancer? (Reuters Health)

Exercise May Not Make Older People Fall Less (Reuters Health)

Fruits, Veggies Can Be Beauty Tools, Study Says (HealthDay)

Gene Mutations Linked to Crohn's Disease in Ashkenazi Jews (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Diabetics, Take Care of Your Feet (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Help Prevent Birth Defects (HealthDay)

Heart Screens for Kids Not Ready for Prime Time (Reuters Health)

Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Found in Many Household Products (HealthDay)

Immune System Tricked to Accept Donor Organs (Reuters Health)

Insulin Resistance May Lead to Kidney Disease in the Elderly (HealthDay)

Light or Moderate Drinking Linked to Lower Stroke Risk in Women (HealthDay)

People in Poor Neighborhoods Have More Pain, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Stairs vs. Elevators Video

(HealthDay)

Surgeon General: Nearly 4 Million U.S. Kids Still Smoke (HealthDay)

U.S. Army Suicides Rising Sharply, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Women Fare Better with Heart Failure (HealthDay)

1 in 5 Heavy Periods Before Menopause Stop Naturally (Reuters Health)

Wednesday, March 7Return to top

Cancer Gene Mutation More Complex Than Previously Thought (Reuters Health)

Drug Reduces Complications in Surgical Abortions (HealthDay)

Estrogen-Only Therapy May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)

Fetal Cocaine Exposure May Not Affect Kids' Academics (HealthDay)

Genes Play a Role in Drug Abuse Risk Among Adopted Kids (HealthDay)

Gorilla Genome Sheds New Light on Human Evolution (Reuters Health)

Health Tip: Coping with Diabetes (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Skip TV and Get Active (HealthDay)

Hope and Optimism May Cloud Judgment in ICUs (HealthDay)

Kids' Penicillin Allergy May Not Signal Other Drug Reactions (HealthDay)

Life-Saving Screening Video

(HealthDay)

Many U.S. Families Struggle to Pay Medical Bills (HealthDay)

Nearly 800,000 Deaths Prevented Due to Declines in Smoking From the National Institutes of Health

(National Cancer Institute)

Pregnancy May Protect Against Multiple Sclerosis (HealthDay)

Self-Centered Kids May Just Have Immature Brains (HealthDay)

Some Smokers Diagnosed with Cancer Don't Quit (American Cancer Society)

Study Defines Treatment Window for HIV-Positive Children Infected at Birth From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Mental Health)

Study Finds Key Dementia Drugs Should Be Used More (Reuters Health)

Study Suggests Overall Benefit from Antidepressants (Reuters Health)

Woman's Recovery from Advanced Melanoma Could Help Guide Research (HealthDay)

Tuesday, March 6Return to top

Ban on Public Smoking Linked to Fewer Preterm Deliveries (HealthDay)

Brain Scans Overused on U.S. Stroke Patients (HealthDay)

Computer Software Monitoring Detects ICD Malfunctions Sooner (American Heart Association)

Computerization May Not Curb Medical Tests, Costs (HealthDay)

Dangerous Bacteria also Spreads Outside Hospitals: CDC (HealthDay)

FDA Approves Surfaxin to Prevent Breathing Disorder in Premature Infants (Food and Drug Administration)

Health Tip: Choosing the Right Athletic Shoes (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Lower Your Risk for Osteoporosis (HealthDay)

High Heels Can Bring on Ingrown Toenails (HealthDay)

Lack of Vitamin D May Harm Older Women's Health (HealthDay)

Many Vets with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Prescribed Opioid Painkillers (Reuters Health)

Mercury Poisoning Linked to Skin Products (Food and Drug Administration)

Poor Sleep May Impact Stress Response in Older Adults (HealthDay)

Sneezin' Season Video

(HealthDay)

When Drugs Fail, Surgery May Get Epilepsy Under Control (HealthDay)

Monday, March 5Return to top

Bisphenol Exposure May Raise Risk of Heart Disease (HealthDay)

Children with Asthma at Higher Risk for Shingles (HealthDay)

Depression Could Worsen Mental Decline in Heart Patients (HealthDay)

Difficult Discussions Now Can Ease Difficult Decisions Later for Patients with Heart Failure (American Heart Association)

Drinking Scenes in Movies May Spur Teens to Do the Same (HealthDay)

Health Tip: At Risk for Muscle Cramps (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Dealing with Dry Mouth (HealthDay)

Heavy Kids May Not Respond as Well to Asthma Meds (HealthDay)

Kids' Concussion Symptoms Can Last a Year, Study Says (HealthDay)

Late Preemie Birth May Be Linked to Higher Asthma Risk (HealthDay)

Many Asthmatics Do Well on Food-Allergy Tests, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Many Pilots, Truck Drivers Sleep-Deprived, Survey Finds (HealthDay)

Moms' Antidepressants May Affect Babies' Head Size (HealthDay)

Most U.S. Doctors Baffled by Cancer Screening Stats (Reuters Health)

Mouse Study Suggests Vitamin E May Weaken Bones (HealthDay)

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2012 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

New Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines Focus on Individual Risk (HealthDay)

Protect Your Kidneys: Control Diabetes, Blood Pressure (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Rolling Back the Years Video

(HealthDay)

Severe PMS May Last Longer Than Thought (HealthDay)

Smoke Exposure Late in Pregnancy Might Boost Baby's Eczema Risk (HealthDay)

Snoring Tots May Develop Behavioral Issues Later (HealthDay)

Stay Healthy and Safe on Spring Break (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Vitamin D Tied to Fewer Stress Fractures in Girls (Reuters Health)

Whole-Body CT Scans Can Miss Traumatic Injuries (HealthDay)

Youngest Kids in Class More Apt to Get ADHD Diagnosis (HealthDay)

Sunday, March 4Return to top

Popular Prescription Drugs Hitting the Market in Generic Form (Food and Drug Administration)

Friday, March 2Return to top

Broad Anti-Smoking Vaccination Not Worth Cost (Reuters Health)

Bullying May Raise Risk of Suicidal Thoughts (HealthDay)

Cold Air May Raise Heart-Attack Risk During Exercise (HealthDay)

College Women's Condom Use Falls in Freshman Year (HealthDay)

For Sleep Struggles, Women Urged to Alter Routines (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Help Your Child Develop a Healthy Approach to Eating (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Living with Restless Legs Syndrome (HealthDay)

Kidney Donors May Not Face Higher Heart Disease Risk (HealthDay)

Meaning-Based Therapy May Aid Terminal Patients (Reuters Health)

'Parent Training' May Help Kids with Autism Behave Better (HealthDay)

Parents' Wishes Sway Docs' Choices on Preterm Deliveries (HealthDay)

Prescription Meds Can Put On Unwanted Pounds (HealthDay)

Regular Pap Smear Boosts Cervical Cancer Survival (HealthDay)

Robotic Surgeries Costlier But Safer (Reuters Health)

Sickle Cell Blood Test Might Predict Severity of Disease (HealthDay)

Thinking About Drinking Video

(HealthDay)

Timing of Preemie Birth May Be Key to Kids' Health Later (HealthDay)

Too Few ICU Beds May Up Patient Deaths (Reuters Health)

Twitter Adding to Stigma of Epilepsy, Study Says (HealthDay)

Unnecessary Cancer Treatment in Men on the Rise (Reuters Health)

Young Puzzle-Solvers May Be Tomorrow's Engineers (HealthDay)

Thursday, March 1Return to top

ACR Releases First Classification Criteria for Polymyalgia Rheumatica (American College of Rheumatology)

Adherence to Bipolar Medications May Also Promote Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Air Travel May Help Explain Clots in Marathoners (Reuters Health)

Combination of Two Evidence-Based Practices Shows Promise in Addressing Chronic Homelessness (American Psychiatric Association) - PDF

Diagnosis and Treatment Rates for Depression in Older Adults Have Grown over Time, with Medication Edging Out Therapy (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Evidence Lacking to Support Surgery for Pelvic Pain (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

FDA Approves Two New Pancreatic Enzyme Products to Aid Food Digestion (Food and Drug Administration)

Health Literacy Issues Less of a Problem for Patients with Dental Versus Medical Conditions (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Health Tip: Appreciate Your Body Image While Pregnant (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Help Manage IBS Symptoms (HealthDay)

HIV Rate Among U.S. Injection Drug Users Falls: CDC (Reuters Health)

Hospital Stays Involving C. difficile Infections Leveled Off After 300 Percent Increase Since 1993 (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Is Chocolate Really Heart-Healthy? (Reuters Health)

Life Expectancy for U.S. Blacks Shorter Than That of Whites (HealthDay)

Little Evidence for Benefit of Interventions in the Early Stage of Chronic Kidney Disease (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Long-Time Diabetics Have Increased Risk of Stroke (American Heart Association)

Mask May Help Curb Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (Reuters Health)

More Patients Are Being Prescribed Antidepressants by Non-Psychiatrists and without a Psychiatric Diagnosis (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

New Labels to Provide Consumers with the Information They Need to Make Healthy Food Choices (Dept. of Agriculture)

Older Adults Do Get a Good Night's Rest, Survey Finds (HealthDay)

Older Patients with Chronic Conditions Have Greater Risk of Problems and Death Following Bilateral Knee Replacement (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Patients with Hepatitis C Virus Who Adhere to Their Drug Regimen Are More Likely to Show Long-Term Benefit (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Peel Some Protection Video

(HealthDay)

Some U.S. Women Live Far from Maternity Care (Reuters Health)

Statins and HIV or Hepatitis C Drugs: Drug Safety Communication - Interaction Increases Risk of Muscle Injury (Food and Drug Administration)

Stroke Risk Rises with Duration of Type 2 Diabetes (HealthDay)

Syphilis Tests Could Save a Million Babies (Reuters Health)

Toxins Afloat in Shark Fin Soup? (HealthDay)

Trans Fats May Raise Stroke Risk in Older Women (HealthDay)

Vitamin A Supplements Might Cut Melanoma Risk (HealthDay)

Vitamin D Shrinks Fibroid Tumors in Rats From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)

Watching Patient Stories on DVDs Improves Blood Pressure Control among Blacks (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Web-Based Therapy May Help Teens with Chronic Fatigue (HealthDay)

Weight-Loss Surgery Seems Safe for Kidney Disease Patients (HealthDay)

February 2012

Wednesday, February 29Return to top

Blockade of Learning and Memory Genes May Occur Early in Alzheimer's Disease From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)

Cancer Seen Killing 1.3 Million EU Citizens in 2012 (Reuters Health)

Coffee Drinking Not Linked to Chronic Illnesses (Reuters Health)

Combining Heart Valve Repair with Bypass May Be Worthwhile (HealthDay)

Dad's Depression May Rub off on Child's Behavior (HealthDay)

Harmful in Excess? Video

(HealthDay)

Health Tip: Help Prevent Eye Problems (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Protect Your Kids' Teeth from Cavities (HealthDay)

Mitral Valve Repair with Bypass Surgery May Improve Heart Function (American Heart Association)

New Drug May Help Fight Rare Bone Marrow Disorder (HealthDay)

Nicotine Patches May Not Help During Pregnancy (HealthDay)

Obesity Linked to Asthma in Children (HealthDay)

Older Prostate Cancer Patients Might Be Overtreated (HealthDay)

Pot Tied to More Trouble with Psychosis Recovery (Reuters Health)

Preschool Kids Best Prepared for Kindergarten (HealthDay)

Selenium Supplements May Help -- or Harm (HealthDay)

Sports Concussion: Myths and Facts (HealthDay)

Strict Underage Drinking Laws May Deter Delinquency in Teens (HealthDay)

U.S. Kids Still Eat Too Much Added Sugar: CDC (HealthDay)

Tuesday, February 28Return to top

Disabled Adults More Apt to Be Victims of Violence (HealthDay)

Drug-Free Housing Helps Heroin, Oxycontin Addicts Recover (HealthDay)

Ecstasy Use During Pregnancy May Harm Fetus (HealthDay)

Family Tree May Clarify Death Risk for Inherited Heart Rhythm Disorders (American Heart Association)

Health Tip: Are You at Greater Risk for Pneumonia? (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Preventing Back Pain Among New Moms (HealthDay)

Hearing Loss Triples Risk of Falling (HealthDay)

Many Gaps in Fast-Food Nutrition Information (HealthDay)

Many Vegetarians Unaware of Animal-Derived Gels in Pills (HealthDay)

New Flu Discovered in Guatemalan Fruit Bats (HealthDay)

NIH Spotlights Research for Rare Eye Diseases during Rare Disease Day From the National Institutes of Health

(National Eye Institute)

Parents Often Right to Bring Kids with Fever to the ER (HealthDay)

Poor Patients Less Likely to Sue Doctors, Analysis Shows (HealthDay)

Sleeping Pills Linked to Raised Risk of Death, Cancer (HealthDay)

Statin Use Tied to Lower Risk of Depression (Reuters Health)

Talking About Vitamin D Video

(HealthDay)

Teens May Fare Worse After Concussion Than Children or Adults (HealthDay)

Monday, February 27Return to top

'Active' Video Games May Not Boost Kids' Fitness (HealthDay)

Antibiotic Shortcoming Video

(HealthDay)

As Youth Baseball Season Nears, Experts Urge Injury Prevention (HealthDay)

'Chemo Brain' May Linger 20 Years After Breast Cancer Treatment (HealthDay)

Early Signs Vitamin D Might Ease Menstrual Cramps (Reuters Health)

Exclusive Breast-Feeding Best for Baby (HealthDay)

FDA Expands Advice on Statin Risks (Food and Drug Administration)

Give Brain Injury a Voice (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Health Tip: Fruit Juices and Kids (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Protect Your Feet from Fungal Infection (HealthDay)

Irregular Heartbeat May Predict Mental Decline in Some (HealthDay)

Many Don't Stick to Bone Drugs, Despite Counseling (Reuters Health)

Medical Tourism - Getting Medical Care in Another Country (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Protect the Aging Brain (HealthDay)

Pediatricians Renew Call for HPV Vaccine for Boys (HealthDay)

Poor Lung Function Linked to Heart Failure in Study (HealthDay)

Rapid Flu Tests a Good First Step (HealthDay)

Stem Cell Finding Could Expand Women's Lifetime Supply of Eggs (HealthDay)

Stents No Better Than Medicine for Stable Heart Disease, Study Says (HealthDay)

When You Care for Someone with Cancer (American Cancer Society)

Saturday, February 25Return to top

Video Games, Impulsivity Seem to Go Hand-in-Hand (HealthDay)

Friday, February 24Return to top

Brain Calls the Shots on Which Hand Holds Cellphone (HealthDay)

Cat Scratch Disease May Be Safe in Pregnancy (Reuters Health)

Certain Antipsychotics Up Risk of Death for Patients with Dementia (HealthDay)

Desk Jockeys Urged to Take Small Steps to Get Exercise (HealthDay)

Dieting Can Prove Dangerous for Kidney Disease Patients (HealthDay)

Gene Might Be a Culprit in Sudden Infant Death for Boys (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Hip Arthritis May Not Need Surgery (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Seniors Need Exercise, Too (HealthDay)

In Tougher Economy, Fewer Americans Get Colonoscopy (HealthDay)

Kids from Poorer Families Drink Too Much Juice (HealthDay)

Many Elderly Now Bring Companion on Doctor's Visit (HealthDay)

Pharma Research Not Always More Positive on Drugs (Reuters Health)

Phobia Makes Spiders Appear Larger Than They Are (HealthDay)

Phosphate Enemas May Be Deadly in Elderly (Reuters Health)

Prediabetes Not to Blame for Nerve Damage (HealthDay)

Researchers Spot Genes Behind Macular Degeneration (HealthDay)

Saying No to Bread Video

(HealthDay)

Skin Tests Catch Metal Sensitivity Before Joint Replacement (HealthDay)

Study Links High Fiber to Healthy Gums in Older Vets (Reuters Health)

Study Supports Soy Cholesterol Benefits for Some (Reuters Health)

Why Cancer Symptoms May Elude M.D. (HealthDay)

Young Blacks Less Likely to Seek Mental Health Care (HealthDay)

Thursday, February 23Return to top

Beware "Toasted Skin" with Heated Seats (Reuters Health)

'Bird' Flu May Be More Common in Humans, But Less Deadly (HealthDay)

Chemical Used to Strip Bathtubs Linked to Worker Deaths (HealthDay)

Citrus Fruits May Lower Women's Stroke Risk (HealthDay)

Flu Season Off to a Very Late Start (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Exercising During Pregnancy (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Is Your Blood Pressure Too Low? (HealthDay)

Home-Visit Program May Improve Child's Asthma (HealthDay)

Hypnosis May Help Kids' Stomach Woes Long-Term (Reuters Health)

Meds for Autism Not Well Understood (HealthDay)

Mild Winter Heralds Early Sneezin' Season (HealthDay)

More Kidney Dialysis Is Better, Research Finds (HealthDay)

Removing Polyps Prevents Colon and Rectal Cancer Deaths (American Cancer Society)

Sleeping Problems Video

(HealthDay)

Southerners Sleepiest, U.S. 'Sleep Map' Shows (HealthDay)

Study Links 'Body Clock' to Sudden Cardiac Death (HealthDay)

Study Supports CT-Based 'Virtual' Colonoscopy to Spot Colon Cancer (HealthDay)

Wednesday, February 22Return to top

All U.S. Adults Should Get Whooping Cough Shot (HealthDay)

Autism Concerns Video

(HealthDay)

Endometriosis Could Raise Risk of 3 Ovarian Cancers (HealthDay)

Exercise in Pregnancy Safe for Baby, Study Finds (HealthDay)

FDA Advisers Back Weight-Loss Drug Qnexa (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Be a Responsible Driver (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Warning Signs of Foot Arthritis (HealthDay)

Hospitals Ranked for Emergency Medicine Quality (HealthDay)

Laughing in the Face of Dental Fear May Ease Worries (HealthDay)

Mammograms Can Save Lives of Women in Their 40s (HealthDay)

Men's Legs May Be New Source for Hair Transplants (HealthDay)

Migraines May Raise a Woman's Odds of Depression (HealthDay)

More Doubt on Link Between a Blood Chemical and Heart Disease (HealthDay)

More Troops on Smokeless Tobacco After Deployment (Reuters Health)

New Guidelines Seek to Prevent Sudden Death in Young Athletes (HealthDay)

New Melanoma Drug May Extend Survival (HealthDay)

Researchers Spot New Gene Mutation Linked to Breast Cancer (HealthDay)

Studies Offer More Evidence That Colonoscopy Saves Lives (HealthDay)

Support for Tougher Liquor Laws Rises When Booze, Crime Linked (HealthDay)

Toddlers with Angry Parents May Have More Temper Tantrums (HealthDay)

Tuesday, February 21Return to top

A Real Headache Video

(HealthDay)

Aspirin as Good as Plavix for Poor Leg Circulation (HealthDay)

Booze in Movies May Fuel Teenage Drinking (HealthDay)

FDA Acts to Bolster Supply of Critically Needed Cancer Drugs (Doxil, Methotrexate) (Food and Drug Administration)

FDA Announces Steps to Ease Cancer Drug Shortages (American Cancer Society)

Flu Shots for Pregnant Moms May Protect Babies (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Set Exercise Goals (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Take a Deep Breath (HealthDay)

Heart Attack with No Chest Pain More Likely in Women (Reuters Health)

Hispanic Americans Born Outside Country Have Fewer Strokes (HealthDay)

Is Avoiding Gluten in Foods Always Necessary? (HealthDay)

Kidney Damage Greatly Raises Diabetics' Risk for Death (HealthDay)

Majority of Dairy-Related Disease Outbreaks Linked to Raw Milk (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Many "Mistakes" Found in Newbie-Doctors' Resumes (Reuters Health)

Obesity Rates Rise, Threaten Health in OECD Nations (Reuters Health)

Pig-to-Human 'Superbug' May Be Due to Animal Antibiotics (HealthDay)

Raw Milk Causes Most Illness from Dairy Products: CDC (HealthDay)

Study: No Significant Rise in Seizure Risk from Common Kids' Vaccine (HealthDay)

Type 1 Diabetes May Develop More Slowly Than Thought (HealthDay)

Variation in Brain Development Seen in Infants with Autism From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)

Monday, February 20Return to top

Abdominal Strains Common In Pro Baseball Players (Reuters Health)

America's Craving Salt Video

(HealthDay)

Autism Diagnosis Often Occurs Later for Black Children (HealthDay)

Face Lifts Erase an Average of 7 Years off Age, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Female Cancer Survivors Report Worse Health Habits (HealthDay)

Fewer Melanoma Deaths in Counties with More Dermatologists (HealthDay)

Fructose Not Linked to Extra Weight Gain (Reuters Health)

Gender Identity Issues Can Harm Kids' Mental Health (HealthDay)

Gene Might Boost Risk for Obesity (HealthDay)

Health Tip: How to Lower Your Risk of Stroke (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Never Leave Kids in the Car (HealthDay)

Hepatitis C Now Kills More Americans Than HIV (HealthDay)

Many Americans Support Lower Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes (HealthDay)

Mexican-Americans' Diets Suffer as They Abandon Traditional Foods (HealthDay)

Mom's Nicotine Patch May Raise Baby's Risk for Colic (HealthDay)

Monitoring Spinal Cord During Certain Surgeries May Prevent Complications (HealthDay)

National Guard Deployment May Sometimes Trigger Alcohol Abuse (HealthDay)

Pregnancy Complications May Predict Heart Trouble Later (HealthDay)

Risky Starts and Stops Predict Teen Crashes (Reuters Health)

Some Kids' Surgery Should Include Staph Screening (HealthDay)

Study Links Colic in Infants to Migraines in Moms (HealthDay)

15% of U.S. Surgeons Report Drinking Problems in Survey (HealthDay)

Sunday, February 19Return to top

Daily Diet Soda May Increase Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke (Reuters Health)

Saturday, February 18Return to top

Disabled Elderly Say They Want Dignity, Control (HealthDay)

Dogs Can Boost Exercise Rates for Moms-to-Be (HealthDay)

Friday, February 17Return to top

Age Doesn't Raise Complication Risk for Pregnancies with Donor Eggs (HealthDay)

Arthritic Hip May Be Tougher to Treat Than Knee (HealthDay)

Brain Scans Might Spot Autism as Early as 6 Months of Age (HealthDay)

Eating Fish May Help Ward Off Colon Polyps in Women (HealthDay)

Exercise Can Build Young Adults' Bones, Study Finds (HealthDay)

FDA Approves Korlym for Patients with Endogenous Cushing's Syndrome (Food and Drug Administration)

Few Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trials Compare Drugs (Reuters Health)

Good Football Helmet Fit Key to Preventing Brain Injuries (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Take Care of Your Skin (HealthDay)

Health Tip: When a Child Resists Going to Bed (HealthDay)

Insurance Eligibility Improves Medical Care (Reuters Health)

Is Grief an Illness? The Debate Heats Up (HealthDay)

Kids with Crohn's Disease, Colitis Often Struggle at School (HealthDay)

Living to 100 May Be Tougher Than You Think (HealthDay)

Living with Hearing Loss: One Woman's Story (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Men Opting for Costly New Prostate Cancer Treatment, Study Shows (Reuters Health)

Motor Impairments Appear to Be a Characteristic of Autism (HealthDay)

Parents' Strict Rules Could Curb Kids' Drinking (HealthDay)

Pregnancy-Related Complications Predict CVD in Middle Age (American Heart Association)

Specific Dietary Goals May Help Diabetics Eat Better (HealthDay)

Thursday, February 16Return to top

Findings on HIV-Resistant Sex Workers May Help Vaccine Efforts (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Is Your Baby Breast-Feeding Enough? (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Offer Healthy Breakfast Choices (HealthDay)

Implanted Microchip Might Be Future of Drug Delivery (HealthDay)

Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Fertility Woes, Miscarriage (HealthDay)

Nerve-Sparing Prostate Surgery Helps Men Retain Sexual Function (HealthDay)

Online Medieval Fantasy Games - Threat to Marital Bliss? (HealthDay)

Post-Stroke Language Impairment Adds Thousands to Medical Costs (American Heart Association)

Rice-Sweetened Baby Formula May Contain Arsenic (Reuters Health)

Teens' Concussion Risk Not Limited to Football (Reuters Health)

Teens Victimized by Dating Violence Often Have Difficult Pasts (HealthDay)

Think Before You Spank Video

(HealthDay)

Treatment Advances Improve the Odds for Heart Failure Patients (HealthDay)

U.S. Teen Driving Deaths Up (HealthDay)

7.5 Million Children Live with a Parent with an Alcohol Use Disorder (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

Wednesday, February 15Return to top

'Autoinjector' Offers Safe, Speedy Care for Life-Threatening Seizures (HealthDay)

Autoinjectors Offer Way to Treat Prolonged Seizures From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)

Babies May Be Smarter Than You Think (HealthDay)

Cold Baths May Help Ease Muscle Soreness After Workouts (HealthDay)

Dietary Help Can Boost Cancer Patients' Nutrition, But Not Survival (HealthDay)

E. Coli in Chicken Linked to Urinary Tract Infections (HealthDay)

Fizzy and Breathless Video

(HealthDay)

Gene Linked to Start of Puberty (HealthDay)

Group Mental Activities Help People with Dementia, Review Shows (Reuters Health)

Health Tip: Add Some Panache to Packed Lunches (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Practice Window Safety (HealthDay)

In Prostate Cancer, Other Death Risks May Be Higher (Reuters Health)

Millions of Americans Have Untreated Hearing Loss (HealthDay)

'Needlestick' Law Linked to Drop in Health Worker Injuries (HealthDay)

Peripheral Artery Disease Undertreated, Understudied in Women (American Heart Association)

Psychotherapy May Ease Hot Flashes After Breast Cancer (HealthDay)

Respiratory Virus Killed 8 Military Recruits After Vaccination Program Halted (HealthDay)

Scientists Teach Computers to Assess Psychiatric Risk (Reuters Health)

Stop-Smoking Drug May Also Curb Problem Drinking (HealthDay)

Study Finds Gene Behind Inherited Cases of Enlarged Heart (HealthDay)

Tuesday, February 14Return to top

Antibiotics No Help Against Most Sinus Infections (Reuters Health)

Any Exercise Benefits Kids' Heart Health (HealthDay)

Back Problems May Cut into Retirement Savings (HealthDay)

Brain Scans May One Day Be Used to Predict Dementia (HealthDay)

Bullying a Strong Risk Factor for Suicide in Gay Youth (HealthDay)

Combo Therapy May Ease Fatigue After Stroke (Reuters Health)

Counterfeits of Roche Cancer Drug Found in U.S. (Reuters Health)

Eating for Two Video

(HealthDay)

FDA Thinks Shortage of Cancer Drug for Kids Can Be Averted (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Is Your Child Anxious? (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Treating Jaw Pain (HealthDay)

Many Teens Not Getting Driver's Ed (Reuters Health)

Stem Cell Treatment Might Reverse Heart Attack Damage (HealthDay)

Teens with Autism Preoccupied with TV, Video Games (HealthDay)

Vitamin D May Not Boost Heart Health in Kidney Patients (HealthDay)

Monday, February 13Return to top

Air Pollution Tied to Stroke, Memory Loss (Reuters Health)

Diagnosing Depression Video

(HealthDay)

Exercise a Defense Against Dementia (HealthDay)

Handling Divorce May Be Easier Later in Life (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Chewing Tobacco Harms Oral Health (HealthDay)

Health Tip: If You're Diabetic and Pregnant (HealthDay)

Higher Cancer Rate Seen in Children with Juvenile Arthritis (HealthDay)

Mediterranean Diet Might Be Healthier for Brain (HealthDay)

Mom's Vitamin D Levels Linked to Language Problems in Kids (HealthDay)

No Cancer Benefit from Vitamin B, Omega-3 Supplements in Heart Patients (HealthDay)

Overeating May Double Risk of Memory Loss (HealthDay)

Pet Owners' Hearts May Cope Better with Change (Reuters Health)

Radiation After Lung Cancer Surgery Doesn't Help All (HealthDay)

Screening by Primary-Care Doctors May Spot Dementia (HealthDay)

Want to Lose Weight? Trade Sugary Drinks for Water (Reuters Health)

Wider Waistlines Linked to Memory Problems in HIV Patients (HealthDay)

Sunday, February 12Return to top

Best Friend Benefits Child's Mind, Body, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Saturday, February 11Return to top

Kindergartners Who Can Pay Attention May Reap Benefits Later (HealthDay)

Friday, February 10Return to top

Brain Scans May Predict How People Learn (HealthDay)

Chemo During Pregnancy Doesn't Seem to Harm Baby (HealthDay)

C-Section Concern? Video

(HealthDay)

Drug Halts Organ Damage in Inflammatory Genetic Disorder From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)

Gloves, Padded Headgear Helps Protect Boxers (HealthDay)

Health Tip: A Sprain in the Neck (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Are You at Risk for Hip Bursitis? (HealthDay)

HIV Severity, Treatment Unrelated to Kids' Mental Woes (HealthDay)

'Hunger Hormone' Could Help Chemo Patients (Reuters Health)

H1N1 'Swine' Flu Makes a Comeback in Mexico (HealthDay)

More Than 4 Million Americans Have New Knee (HealthDay)

Most Teens Who Self-Harm Are Not Evaluated for Mental Health in ER (HealthDay)

Obesity Appears Linked to Pain (HealthDay)

Prostate Size May Be Clue to Severity of Cancer (HealthDay)

Repeat C-Section Best Scheduled at 39 Weeks, Study Says (HealthDay)

Return to Running Possible After Hip Resurfacing (Reuters Health)

Smoking May Up Cancer Risk in Barrett's Esophagus Patients (HealthDay)

Study Weighs Pros, Cons of Home or Hospital Birth (HealthDay)

When Mom Has Pregnancy Diabetes, Breast-Feeding Curbs Child Obesity (HealthDay)

Young Adults Who Quit Smoking Feel Better Quickly (HealthDay)

Thursday, February 9Return to top

Cancer Trial Participants May Have Misconceptions (Reuters Health)

C-Sections Might Put Preemies at Risk for Breathing Problems (HealthDay)

Fear of Lawsuits Influences Care from Most Orthopedic Surgeons (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Troubled By a Toothache? (HealthDay)

Heart Disease May Be Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)

Heart Disease Risk Gene May Pass from Dads to Sons (HealthDay)

Illicit Drugs Bought Off Internet May Be Poisons, Experts Warn (HealthDay)

In Mice, Cancer Drug Shows Effect on Alzheimer's Symptoms (HealthDay)

More U.S. Doctors Are Urging Patients to Exercise (HealthDay)

Most Women with Cancer Want a Role in Decisions (Reuters Health)

Risk of Preterm Birth Rises for Hispanic Women the Longer They're in U.S. (HealthDay)

Stopping Bone Drug Cuts Risk of Second Thigh Fracture (HealthDay)

Surfing Safely Video

(HealthDay)

4 New Genes Linked to Type 2 Diabetes (HealthDay)

Wednesday, February 8Return to top

CDC Study Finds Levels of Trans-Fatty Acid in Blood of U.S. White Adults Has Decreased (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Depressed Kids May Be Targets for Bullying, Study Suggests (HealthDay)

Electrical Brain Stimulation May Strengthen Memory, Study Says (HealthDay)

Experts Warn of Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea (HealthDay)

Female Soccer Players May Face Health Problems (HealthDay)

Flying in Comfort Video

(HealthDay)

Generic Drugs Easing Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs in U.S. (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Before You Start an Exercise Program (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Coping with Migraines During Pregnancy (HealthDay)

More Evidence Big Football Players Face Heart Risks (Reuters Health)

More Success with Gene Therapy for Blindness (HealthDay)

NIH Study Links High Levels of Cadmium, Lead in Blood to Pregnancy Delay From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)

Obesity Linked to Worse Fibromyalgia Symptoms (HealthDay)

Playing Sports May Help Keep Kids from Smoking (HealthDay)

Prescription Shampoo Approved to Treat Head Lice (HealthDay)

Quality Day Care Predicts Later Parental Involvement in School (HealthDay)

Screening Moms-to-Be for Thyroid Trouble May Not Help Offspring (HealthDay)

Short Breaks During Exercise OK for Diabetes Control (HealthDay)

Tai Chi May Help Parkinson's Patients (HealthDay)

Teen Pregnancy, Abortion Rates at Record Low, Study Says (Reuters Health)

When Prodded, Restaurant Diners Often Opt for Smaller Portions (HealthDay)

Tuesday, February 7Return to top

Additional Treatment Helps Some Patients with Rare Brain Tumor Live Longer (American Cancer Society)

Amateur Tattoos Carry Hepatitis C Risk: CDC (Reuters Health)

Avoid Window Seats to Cut Risk for In-Flight Blood Clots (HealthDay)

Back Pain and Weight Video

(HealthDay)

Bread a Culprit in Americans Eating Too Much Salt (Reuters Health)

Breast Cancer Drug May Weaken Bones, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Breast Cancer Kills Older Women More Often (Reuters Health)

Even for the Overweight, Exercise Helps the Heart (HealthDay)

Gene Research Offers Clues to Parkinson's Disease (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Help Prevent Ice Skating Accidents (HealthDay)

Health Tip: When You Can't Hear (HealthDay)

Heart Failure, Osteoporosis Go 'Hand-In-Hand' (HealthDay)

Kids' Diarrhea Vaccine Appears Safe After All (HealthDay)

Lasers Lighting the Way for Enhanced Treatment of Melasma and Tattoo Removal (American Academy of Dermatology)

Letting Baby Eat Finger Foods May Spur Healthier Weight (HealthDay)

Moving Homes Often in Childhood Might Affect Long-Term Health (HealthDay)

New Anti-Aging Treatments Make It Easier to Turn Back the Clock (American Academy of Dermatology)

New Meningitis Vaccine Works in Infants (HealthDay)

New Non-Invasive Fat Removal Technologies Offer Alternative to Liposuction for Removing Stubborn Fat (American Academy of Dermatology)

Quitting Smoking May Halve Risk of Oral Health Problems (HealthDay)

Soft Drinks May Raise Odds for Respiratory Ills (HealthDay)

Surgery Effective for Tough-to-Treat Epilepsy (HealthDay)

Monday, February 6Return to top

Certain Cancer Drugs May Have Fatal Side Effects (HealthDay)

Constipation May Help Explain Some Bedwetting (HealthDay)

Fewer Teens Exposed to Tobacco Smoke in Cars (HealthDay)

Fitness and "Fatness" Both Matter to the Heart (Reuters Health)

Health Tip: Common Reasons for Potty Training 'Accidents' (HealthDay)

Health Tip: How to Protect Seniors from Injury (HealthDay)

Male Smokers Lose Brain Function Faster as They Age (Reuters Health)

Many U.S. Kids Still Buy Unhealthy Snacks at School (HealthDay)

Men, Women and Statins Video

(HealthDay)

Metformin Preferred Drug for Type 2 Diabetes, Experts Say (HealthDay)

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

New Scoring Method May Help Predict Stroke Outcome (HealthDay)

Ovarian Cancer Screening Popular Despite Guidelines (Reuters Health)

Pancreas May 'Taste' Fructose, Hinting at Links to Diabetes (HealthDay)

Restricting Calories Early on Does Not Help Acute Lung Injury Patients on Ventilators From the National Institutes of Health

(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)

Spanking Produces Troubled Kids, Study Contends (HealthDay)

Thousands of U.S. Kids Hospitalized for Abuse (HealthDay)

Vulnerability to Anthrax Varies Widely (HealthDay)

Sunday, February 5Return to top

Safe Social Networking Tips for Teens (HealthDay)

Friday, February 3Return to top

Anxiety Therapy Doesn't Work As Well in Elderly (Reuters Health)

Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix (HealthDay)

Breastfeeding Tied to Stronger Lungs, Less Asthma (Reuters Health)

Clopidogrel with Aspirin Doesn't Prevent More Small Strokes, May Increase Risk of Bleeding, Death (American Heart Association)

Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression? (HealthDay)

Diabetes Takes Toll on Women's Hearing (HealthDay)

Epidural Plus Fever in Mom May Raise Risks for Baby (HealthDay)

Green Tea Drinkers Show Less Disability with Age (Reuters Health)

Hard Drug Use in Middle Age Could Prove Fatal, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Prepare For Breast-Feeding (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Teach Your Toddler Good Behavior (HealthDay)

Malaria's Global Death Toll Much Higher Than Thought (HealthDay)

Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough (HealthDay)

Nerve Disorder Does Not Recur After Later Vaccines (Reuters Health)

Norovirus Top Cause of Hospital Infection Outbreaks, Says Study (HealthDay)

Preventing Common Pregnancy Problem Video

(HealthDay)

Questionnaire Could Help Predict Alzheimer's (HealthDay)

Rare Mutations May Help Explain Aneurysm in High-Risk Families (American Heart Association)

Rates of Melanoma Deaths Differ by Education (American Cancer Society)

Smaller Plate Won't Help Your Diet, Research Shows (HealthDay)

Warfarin and Aspirin Are Similar in Heart Failure Treatment (American Heart Association)

Thursday, February 2Return to top

Anemia May More Than Triple Your Risk of Dying After a Stroke (American Heart Association)

Anesthesia in Early Childhood May be Linked to ADHD (HealthDay)

Being Fit Before Stroke May Aid Recovery (HealthDay)

Bossy Mom at Snack Time Tied to Kid's Weight (Reuters Health)

Erratic Heart Rhythm May Account for Some Unexplained Strokes (American Heart Association)

Gene Regulator in Brain's Executive Hub Tracked across Lifespan From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Mental Health)

Health Tip: Help Prevent a Stress Fracture (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Talk to Teens About Distracted Driving (HealthDay)

If Your Dining Partner Overeats, So May You (HealthDay)

It's 'Buyer Beware' When Getting Statins off the Internet (HealthDay)

Lack of Sunlight May Raise Stroke Risk (HealthDay)

'Morning-After' Pill May Be New Option to Treat Painful Fibroids (HealthDay)

Mouse Study Suggests Alzheimer's Spreads Through Brain Like an Infection (HealthDay)

NIH Study Uncovers Probable Mechanism Underlying Resveratrol Activity From the National Institutes of Health

(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)

Older Parents More Likely to Have an Autistic Child (Reuters Health)

'People Pleasers' More Prone to Overeating (HealthDay)

Pet Turtles Carry Salmonella Dangers, CDC Warns (HealthDay)

Pleasure in Scratching an Itch May Depend on Location (HealthDay)

Rivaroxaban Has Less Risk of Brain Bleeding in Patients at High Risk of Stroke (American Heart Association)

Same Genes Key to Early & Late-Onset Alzheimer's (HealthDay)

Shady Stroke News Video

(HealthDay)

Siblings' Brain Scans May Hold Key to Addictions (Reuters Health)

Sickle Cell Anemia Stroke Prevention Efforts May Have Decreased Racial Disparities in Childhood Stroke Deaths (American Heart Association)

Smoking Tied to Higher Psoriasis Risk (Reuters Health)

Think You Can't Get Pregnant? Try Again, Study Says (Reuters Health)

Too Few American Adults Getting Needed Vaccinations: CDC (HealthDay)

Ulcer-Causing Bug Tied to Higher Diabetes Risk (Reuters Health)

"Yo-Yo Dieting" Not Tied to Early Death (Reuters Health)

Wednesday, February 1Return to top

Adult Children of Stroke Sufferers May Show Signs of Brain Aging, Too (HealthDay)

Aging America Creates Demand for Health-Care Workers (Reuters Health)

Alzheimer's-Linked Brain Plaques May Affect Memory in Healthy People (HealthDay)

Being Foreign-Born Affects Access to Care (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Benefits of Active Surveillance Therapy for Localized Prostate Cancer Not Yet Demonstrated (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Child Abuse and Neglect Cost the United States $124 Billion (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Children of Working Mothers Face More Health Problems (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Clot-Busting Drugs Appear Safe for Treating "Wake-up" Stroke Patients (American Heart Association)

Depending on a Woman's Age, Hysterectomy May Be the Best Option for Resolving Chronic Pelvic Pain and Heavy Bleeding (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Educational Intervention Helps Doctors and Patients Split Statin Tablets to Save Money for Patients and Payers (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Exercise a Good Pick-Me-Up After Cancer Treatment (HealthDay)

Fitness and Prostate Health Video

(HealthDay)

Gleevec Approval Widened to Include Rare Cancer (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Keep Heartburn Under Control (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Strained a Hamstring? (HealthDay)

Heartburn Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Older Women (HealthDay)

HIV Outcomes and Medication Use Are Similar between Rural and Urban HIV Patients (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Increasing Body Mass Index Lowers Quality of Life in Obese Individuals (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Infections in Childhood Linked to High Risk of Ischemic Stroke (American Heart Association)

Infections Might Raise Stroke Risk in Children (HealthDay)

Lack of Folic Acid Supplementation for Nonpregnant Women Means Missed Opportunities to Prevent Neural Tube Defects in Children (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Million Hearts Campaign Aims to Lower Risk, Improve Care (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Moms' Bossiness at Snack Time Tied to Kids' Weight (Reuters Health)

Newer Antidepressants Equally Effective in Treating Major Depressive Disorder (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Nuclear Accidents Pose Little Risk to Health (Reuters Health)

Older Medications for Epilepsy Obtain Better Control but Have More Adverse Effects (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Pediatricians' Group Recommends HPV Vaccine for Boys (HealthDay)

Pfizer Recalls 1 Million Packets of Birth Control Pills (HealthDay)

Physicians Need Better Understanding of Factors that Patients Use to Decide about Colorectal Cancer Screening (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Associated with Elevated Hemoglobin A1c Levels in Low-Income Blacks with Diabetes (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Re-Blockage Rates Low in Both Stented and Surgically-Opened Arteries (American Heart Association)

Science Shows How Exercise Might Help in Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)

Science Shows How Massage Eases Sore Muscles (HealthDay)

Scientists Use Brain Waves to Eavesdrop on the Mind (HealthDay)

Seed Therapy for Prostate Cancer May Zap Fertility (Reuters Health)

Severe, Rapid Memory Loss Linked to Future, Fatal Strokes (American Heart Association)

Sleep Apnea Linked to Silent Strokes, Small Lesions in Brain (American Heart Association)

Sleep Apnea May Be Tied to 'Silent' Strokes, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Snowboarders More Injury-Prone Than Skiers (Reuters Health)

Stenting, Surgery Appear Comparable for Opening Neck Artery (HealthDay)

Study Finds Link Between Heart Failure, Brain Changes (HealthDay)

Study Finds Potentially Suboptimal Use of Antidepressants for Residents in Veterans Affairs Nursing Homes (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

The Very Old May Feel Helpless, But Not Depressed (Reuters Health)

Too Much Testosterone Linked to Inflated Ego (HealthDay)

January 2012

Tuesday, January 31Return to top

Alternative to Colonoscopy Spots Cancers, Too (HealthDay)

Eating Fish Tied to Lower Risk of Colon Polyps (Reuters Health)

FDA Approves Gleevec for Expanded Use in Patients with Rare Gastrointestinal Cancer (Food and Drug Administration)

FDA OKs Drug That Targets Rare Form of Cystic Fibrosis (HealthDay)

For Kids, Laughter Really May Be the Best Medicine (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Most Teens Don't Get Enough Sleep (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Wash Skin Properly (HealthDay)

Look Who's Talking Video

(HealthDay)

No Big Fukushima Health Impact Seen: U.N. Body Chairman (Reuters Health)

Pediatricians' Group Urges More Input from Parents (HealthDay)

Re-Operation Common After Breast-Conserving Surgery (Reuters Health)

Stem Cells May Further Hepatitis C Research (HealthDay)

Weight Loss May Prevent Leaky Bladder in Diabetes (Reuters Health)

When Mom-to-Be's Overweight and Smokes, Risk for Birth Defects Rises (HealthDay)

Monday, January 30Return to top

Blood Pressure Differences Between Arms Could Signal Heart Risk (HealthDay)

Carpooling Parents Don't Always Use Booster Seats (Reuters Health)

Chubby Doctors Could Be Bad For Your Health (HealthDay)

Even Strangers Can Make You Feel Left Out (HealthDay)

FDA Approves New Treatment for Most Common Type of Skin Cancer (Food and Drug Administration)

Gene Study Sheds Light on Body Clock's Link to Diabetes (HealthDay)

Have a Safe and Healthy Super Bowl Celebration (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Health Tip: Healthy Fats? They Exist (HealthDay)

Health Tip: How to Protect Toddlers from Burns (HealthDay)

Live Liver Donation Safer Than Previously Thought (HealthDay)

More Newborns Suffering Drug Withdrawal at Birth (HealthDay)

Nurturing Moms May Help Their Child's Brain Develop (HealthDay)

Pets Help Women Cope with HIV/AIDS (HealthDay)

Pricey Surgery Robots Lack Clear Benefits (Reuters Health)

Safe for Sex? Video

(HealthDay)

Statins Equally Effective in Women and Men (HealthDay)

Study Clouds Evidence on Soy and Menopause (Reuters Health)

Study Looks at Possible HIV Drugs-Birth Defect Link (HealthDay)

Those Extra Pounds Could Harm Your Back (HealthDay)

Vaccinate against Flu: It's Not Too Late! (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

World Cancer Day (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Sunday, January 29Return to top

Calories Count, But Not Where They Come From (Reuters Health)

Does Acupuncture Boost IVF Success? (Reuters Health)

Donâ€™t Blame C-Sections for Fat Kids (Reuters Health)

Teen Driver's Friends Can Be Dangerous Distraction, Studies Find (HealthDay)

Friday, January 27Return to top

A Few Too Many Video

(HealthDay)

Common Gastro Disease Occurs Even with High-Fiber Diet (HealthDay)

Discrimination Seems to Harm Health Regardless of Race (HealthDay)

Experts Offer Tips on Avoiding iPad-Linked Shoulder, Neck Strain (HealthDay)

FDA Approves Inlyta (Axitinib) to Treat a Type of Advanced Kidney Cancer (Food and Drug Administration)

Gel Lubricant Reduces Pain During Vaginal Exams (Reuters Health)

Health Tip: Manage Pain During Childbirth (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Preparing for a Stress Test (HealthDay)

IV Acetaminophen Linked to More Child Overdoses (HealthDay)

Off-Campus Party Hosts Drank Most in College Survey (HealthDay)

Positive Reinforcement May Help Patients Take Their Meds (HealthDay)

Statins May Stave Off Liver Cancer in People with Hepatitis B (HealthDay)

Students Report Playing Dangerous 'Choking Game' (HealthDay)

Test Might Predict Risk of Lung Cancer's Return (HealthDay)

Too Much Fructose Sweetener Tied to Heart Risks in Teens (HealthDay)

Tropical Trip OK for Most with Crohn's, Colitis (HealthDay)

Thursday, January 26Return to top

Caffeine May Alter Women's Estrogen Levels (HealthDay)

Details May Predict Kids' Soccer-Injury Recovery (Reuters Health)

Enema Transplant Works for Stubborn Infection (Reuters Health)

Exercise May Boost Mood for Some Chronically Ill (Reuters Health)

Factors Linked to Age of Onset of Menopause Identified (HealthDay)

Gang Murders Taking Toll On Young Males, CDC Says (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Caring for Minor Burns (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Create the Right Environment for Sleep (HealthDay)

Medication Helps Some with Mild Depression (Reuters Health)

More U.S. Babies Born at Home (HealthDay)

Mutations in 2 Genes Linked to Rare Autism-Related Disorder (HealthDay)

Narcissism Blues Video

(HealthDay)

Oral HPV Infection Strikes Men More Than Women (HealthDay)

Researchers Spot Potential Bile Duct Cancer Drug Targets (HealthDay)

Spike in Deaths Blamed on 2003 NYC Power Outage (Reuters Health)

Study Explores Role of Drugs, Drive-By Shootings, and Other Crimes in Gang Homicides (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Study Finds Early Signs of Autism in Baby Brains (Reuters Health)

Study Finds No Link Between HPV Vaccine and Autoimmune Disorders (HealthDay)

Study Finds Racial and Ethnic Disparities in U.S. Cancer Screening Rates (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Study Shows Caffeine Consumption Linked to Estrogen Changes From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)

Testosterone Exposure May Explain Boys' Language Delay (HealthDay)

Too Few Americans Getting Screened for Common Cancers (HealthDay)

Too Many Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Inactive, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Working Too Much Can Give You the Blues (HealthDay)

Wednesday, January 25Return to top

Active Ingredient in Viagra Shrunk Disfiguring Growths in Kids (HealthDay)

Asthma Warning Video

(HealthDay)

Avastin May Be Helpful Before Breast Cancer Surgery (HealthDay)

Bird Flu Mutation Studies Must Go on, Says Scientist (Reuters Health)

Controversial Scan Doesn't Help Smokers Quit (Reuters Health)

Drinking Black Tea May Cut Blood Pressure (Reuters Health)

Frying with Olive, Sunflower Oil OK for Heart, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Clean a Wound Carefully (HealthDay)

Kids' Health Predicts Parents' Future Heart Disease (Reuters Health)

Kids' Snacks Can Be Healthy and Inexpensive (HealthDay)

Long Shifts May Raise Some Nurses' Odds for Obesity (HealthDay)

Many Docs Use Costly MRIs to Diagnose Nerve Condition (HealthDay)

Men at Higher Risk for Mental Decline That Precedes Alzheimer's (HealthDay)

More Fruits, Veggies in U.S. School Lunch Rules (Reuters Health)

Neurologists Should Screen Patients for Abuse (HealthDay)

Optimal Heart Health Starts Early (HealthDay)

Protein That Controls Movement Does the Opposite in Parkinson's (HealthDay)

Study Finds Elevated Risk Factors Linked to Major Cardiovascular Disease Events across a Lifetime From the National Institutes of Health

(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)

Study Shows High Animal Fat Diet Increases Gestational Diabetes Risk From the National Institutes of Health

(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)

Talking Things Through in Your Head May Help Autism (Reuters Health)

U.S. Hepatitis A Vaccine Rates Vary Widely, Survey Shows (Reuters Health)

U.S. Soldiers Face Host of Mental Health Issues (HealthDay)

Women Can Take Steps to Prevent Cervical Cancer (HealthDay)

Tuesday, January 24Return to top

Can Low Birth Weight Raise Autism Risk? (HealthDay)

Common Household Chemicals Might Harm Kids' Immunity (HealthDay)

CT Scan Dye Containing Iodine May Affect Thyroid (HealthDay)

Dialing Up Stress Video

(HealthDay)

Drug May Slow Early Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)

Enriched Skim Milk Good for Gout (HealthDay)

Gene Mutations May Boost Ovarian Cancer Survival (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Exercise for Healthier Bones (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Food Can Affect Sleep (HealthDay)

Heartburn Meds Won't Help, May Harm Kids with Asthma (HealthDay)

Lifestyle Counseling Dramatically Reduces Time to Reach Treatment Goals for People with Diabetes (American Diabetes Association)

Ob-Gyns Should Screen for Domestic Abuse (HealthDay)

Rate of Leg, Foot Amputations Among Diabetics Drops (HealthDay)

Report Finds Large Decline in Lower-Limb Amputations among U.S. Adults with Diagnosed Diabetes (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Study Finds Treatment of Silent Acid Reflux Does Not Improve Asthma in Children From the National Institutes of Health

(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)

Swimming Lowers Older Adults' Blood Pressure (Reuters Health)

Monday, January 23Return to top

Alcohol OK in Housing for Formerly Homeless (HealthDay)

Bosses Have Big Impact on Workplace Well-Being (HealthDay)

Certain Seniors At Risk for Infection After ER Visit (HealthDay)

'Co-Occurring' Disorders May Explain Change in Autism Diagnosis (HealthDay)

Dyslexia's Brain Changes May Occur Before Kids Learn to Read (HealthDay)

Family Focus May Help Obese Kids to Succeed in Treatment (American Heart Association)

Health by the Numbers Video

(HealthDay)

Health Tip: Help Calm a Cough (HealthDay)

Health Tip: When Stress Becomes Dangerous (HealthDay)

Living Together May Be Mentally Healthier Than Marriage (HealthDay)

Narcissism Especially Bad for Men's Health (HealthDay)

New Genetic Clues to Breast Cancer? (HealthDay)

Only 1 in 4 Young Teens Uses Sunscreen Regularly (HealthDay)

Pain Intensity Greater for Women Than Men (HealthDay)

Positive Psychology Has Limited Health Benefits (Reuters Health)

Pulse Oximetry Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Defects (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Severe Brain Injury When Young May Have Long-Term Effects (HealthDay)

Steady Diet of Mental Stimulation Might Reduce Alzheimer's Risk (HealthDay)

Study Shows How Stress Triggers Immune System (HealthDay)

Travel to Carnival and Mardi Gras 2012 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Sunday, January 22Return to top

Avoid Getting Scorched by 'Hot Yoga' (HealthDay)

Friday, January 20Return to top

Anthrax Vaccine Shows Promise in Monkeys (HealthDay)

Asthma Meds Likely Safe During Pregnancy (HealthDay)

Bipolar Drug May Spur Weight Gain, Thyroid Problems (HealthDay)

Breast Cancer Before 50 Linked to More Distress (HealthDay)

British Troops Have Lower Rate of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (HealthDay)

Docs Can Miss Abnormalities Captured by Pill Camera (Reuters Health)

Docs More Likely to Suspect Abuse in Poor Kids (Reuters Health)

DSM-5 Proposed Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder Designed to Provide More Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment (American Psychiatric Association) - PDF

Experts Weigh Changes to Definition of Autism (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Store Insulin Properly (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Strengthen Your Muscles (HealthDay)

Many Breast Cancer Patients Uninformed About Options (HealthDay)

Many U.S. Adults Not Vaccinated for Hepatitis B (HealthDay)

More Evidence for Oxaliplatin as Colon Cancer Chemotherapy (HealthDay)

Overweight Linked to Acne in Teen Girls (Reuters Health)

Pomegranate Seed Oil Fails to Cool Hot Flashes (Reuters Health)

Rapid Infant Growth Linked to Asthma in Study (HealthDay)

Seeing Red Video

(HealthDay)

Smoking During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism (HealthDay)

Study Highlights Features of High-Quality Primary Care (HealthDay)

Study Links Sleep Apnea and Sudden Deafness (Reuters Health)

Tanning Salon Tax No Deterrent (HealthDay)

Treating Diabetes, Depression Together May Make Sense (HealthDay)

Thursday, January 19Return to top

Alcohol OK in Housing for Formerly Homeless, Study Says (HealthDay)

Antidepressants Might Raise Fall Risk in Nursing Homes (HealthDay)

Can Coffee Really Thwart Type 2 Diabetes? (HealthDay)

Delirium After Stroke Linked to Poorer Outcomes for Patients (American Heart Association)

Genetic Abnormality Predicts Benefit from Treatment for a Rare Brain Tumor From the National Institutes of Health

(National Cancer Institute)

Health Tip: Set an Exercise Schedule (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Stick with Your Healthy New Year's Resolutions (HealthDay)

Hungry Families Admit to 'Formula Stretching' (HealthDay)

Kidney Failure Patients Prone to GI Tract Bleeding (HealthDay)

More Than Half of Teens Who Gave Birth Weren't Using Contraception: CDC (HealthDay)

Narrowed Artery Condition Often Goes Undiagnosed (HealthDay)

Packaging May Pump-Up Kids' Sunscreen Use (Reuters Health)

Plant Compounds Tied to Fewer Heart Deaths (Reuters Health)

Poorer Folks May Find It Harder to Quit Smoking (HealthDay)

Repeat Scans Urged for Head Injury When Blood Thinners Involved (HealthDay)

Sexual Activity Is Safe for Most Heart Patients (American Heart Association)

Stroke Patients with Delirium Have Worse Prognosis (HealthDay)

Study Hints That Statins Might Fight Breast Cancer (HealthDay)

Tall? That May Be Good News for Your Heart (Reuters Health)

U.S. Military Women Exposed to More Combat Than Ever Before (HealthDay)

When to Scan Video

(HealthDay)

1 in 5 U.S. Adults Suffers Mental Ills (HealthDay)

Wednesday, January 18Return to top

Appendicitis Racial Disparities Mostly Unexplained (Reuters Health)

CDC Finds "Pseudo-Outbreak" of Whooping Cough (Reuters Health)

Coexisting Medical Conditions Increase Treatment Costs and Lengthen Hospitalization after Hip Fracture (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)

Experimental Drug Might Help Some a Bit with Colon Cancer (HealthDay)

Flu Season off to Slow Start, So Far (HealthDay)

Genes May Give Clues to Severe form of Lupus (HealthDay)

Genes May Guide Intelligence Throughout Life (HealthDay)

Gossiping Might Be Good for You (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Avoid Sugary Foods for Healthier Teeth (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Limit Drug-Food Interactions (HealthDay)

Kids Do Well with Two Cochlear Implants (Reuters Health)

Melanoma Drug's Link to Other Skin Cancers Identified (HealthDay)

New Drug Combo for Hepatitis C Shows Promise (HealthDay)

New Medication, Surgery May Offer Relief for Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)

Sleep Might Help Deepen Traumatic Memories (HealthDay)

Some Women Can Go Longer Between Bone Checks (HealthDay)

Study Maps Path from Smoking to Emphysema in Mice (HealthDay)

'The Pill' Can Help Ease Period Pain, Study Finds (HealthDay)

U.S. Wants to Buttress Alzheimer's Arsenal by 2025 (HealthDay)

Vaccine Against Bacterial Meningitis Shows Promise (HealthDay)

Video Consults with Dermatologists Aid Treatment (Reuters Health)

Voraxaze Approved to Treat High Levels of Chemo Drug (HealthDay)

Web of Trouble? Video

(HealthDay)

Tuesday, January 17Return to top

ADHD: Treating with Eating? Video

(HealthDay)

Americans Aren't Getting Any Skinnier (HealthDay)

Are You at High Risk for Serious Illness from Flu? (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Cervical Cancer: The Preventable Gynecologic Cancer (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Chickenpox Can Be Serious: Protect Your Child (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Drinking Late in First Trimester May Be Most Hazardous (HealthDay)

Drug Duo May Help Fight Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer (HealthDay)

Fish Oil Plus Exercise May Do Older Muscles Good (Reuters Health)

Health Tip: Get More Veggies Into Your Diet (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Stop Your Child's Thumb-Sucking Habit (HealthDay)

How Much Iodine Is Too Much? (Reuters Health)

Injuries to Pedestrians Wearing Headphones Tripled Since 2004 (HealthDay)

Joint Replacement Patients Face Blood Clot Risk in Hospital (HealthDay)

Knee Arthritis May Speed Up Process Linked to Cell Aging (HealthDay)

Middle-Aged Men with Upper-Normal Blood Pressure at Risk for AF (American Heart Association)

'Upper Normal' Blood Pressure Linked to Heart Risk in Men (HealthDay)

Younger Adults on Multiple Meds at Risk for Falls (HealthDay)

Monday, January 16Return to top

Children Born by C-Section at Slightly Higher Asthma Risk (HealthDay)

Children's Drowning Injuries, Deaths Decline (HealthDay)

Drop in Melanoma Deaths Limited to Educated Whites (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Avoid the Flu During Travel (HealthDay)

Health Tip: What Affects Blood Glucose? (HealthDay)

Is Continued Lip-Reading an Early Sign of Autism? (HealthDay)

Many Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Face Eating Problems (HealthDay)

More, Faster Weight Loss Seen with Gastric Bypass Than Banding (HealthDay)

'Nose Job' May Make You Look a Bit Younger, Too (HealthDay)

Overweight Teen Girls May Have Higher Acne Risk (HealthDay)

Pediatricians Split on Heart Tests Before Kids' ADHD Meds (HealthDay)

Smaller Servings Mean More Balanced Meals for Kids (Reuters Health)

Teens of Lesbian Parents Appear Well-Adjusted (HealthDay)

Vitamin D Doesn't Ease Lung Disease Symptoms (Reuters Health)

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