Last Seven Days' Health News

Today, Monday, September 15, 2008
Immune System Biomarkers May Predict Early Lung Cancer
Diabetics Less Likely to Lose Weight After Gastric Bypass
Stem Cells Ease Stroke-Like Brain Damage in Mice
Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis Patients Urged
Thumbs Down on Beta Blockers for High Blood Pressure
Keppra XR Approved for Partial-Onset Seizures
Prosthetic Ears Boost Hearing After Injury
Migraine Sufferers Face Greater Blood Clot Risk
Web Site Helps Cancer Patients With Fertility Preservation
Health Highlights: Sept. 15, 2008
Gardasil Approved for Additional Uses
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 15, 2008
Most Women With Osteoporosis Unaware of Raised Fracture Risk
Gene Boosts Resistance to Chemo Drug
Health Tip: Keep Stress at Bay
Health Tip: Helping a Loved One Heal
Later Use of Clot-Buster After Stroke Possible: Study
Newer Drugs No Better Than Older Ones for Childhood Schizophrenia
Breast Cancer Vaccine Blasts Some Tumors

Yesterday, Sunday, September 14, 2008
Colon Cancer Oncogene Discovered
Safety Gear a Must to Prevent Kids' Sports Injuries
Health Highlights: Sept. 14, 2008

Saturday, September 13, 2008
Changes in Seniors' Sleep Patterns Need Attention
Too Few People Know Symptoms of Heart Trouble
Health Highlights: Sept. 13, 2008

Friday, September 12, 2008
Ordinary Chores Cause Half of All Eye Injuries
Broad Screening of Blood Clots May Find Cancers Earlier
Bye, Bye Back Fat?
Weight-Loss Surgery Weighed as Diabetes Rx
Gene-Transfer Proves Safe for Vision Problem
Palliative Care Programs Could Boost Hospitals' Bottom Line
Sensor Detects Levels of Brain Chemicals
Broccoli Compound May Help COPD Patients
Health Highlights: Sept. 12, 2008
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 12, 2008
Majority of College Students Report Backpack-Related Pain
Banning Soft Drinks in Schools Has Small Impact
Health Tip: Preparing for Pregnancy
Health Tip: When Diabetics Get Sick
Mediterranean Diet Cuts Death From Chronic Diseases
Sleep Apnea May Cause Erectile Dysfunction

Thursday, September 11, 2008
HIV Infection Rate for Young Black Men 'Alarming:' CDC
'Abuse-Resistant' Form of OxyContin May Be Near
Depressed Moms in Violent Homes Twice as Likely to Hit Kids
An Oral Approach to Heart Disease
Natural Childbirth Moms More Attuned to Babies' Cry
Compound Could Reduce Heart Attack Damage
Time Teaches Brain to Recognize Objects
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 11, 2008
Health Highlights: Sept. 11, 2008
9/11's Psychological Scars Slowly Healing
Bullying Top Concern of Parents With Overweight Child
Health Tip: Control Overeating
Health Tip: Depression in Seniors
Bacterial Infections May Be Overlooked in SIDS Cases
Imaging Shows Why Injured Brains 'Work Harder'
Spiritual Beliefs Part of Health Care for Some

Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Chromosome Tests Help Study of Kids' Mental Anomalies
Surgery for Knee Osteoarthritis No Better Than Therapy, Meds
Erbitux Extends Life for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Special Dyes and Lighting Kill MRSA, Research Shows
Survival Rates Improve for Kids With Blood Cancers
Retail Clinics Attracting Those Without Regular Doctors
Tight Blood Sugar Control Helps Diabetics Long-Term
9/11's Health Effects Lingered for Years
Health Highlights: Sept. 10, 2008
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 10, 2008
Teen Brain Might Get Hooked Easier on OxyContin
Scratched Surfaces May Trap Bacteria During Food Processing
Health Tip: Apply Bug Spray the Right Way
Health Tip: Help Your Child Develop Healthy Habits
Patient-Centered 'Medical Home' Models Lag in Key Areas
Stopping Cancer From Rebounding After Treatment

Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Blood Pressure Treatment Can Be Used Against Stroke
Formula Samples Hinder Breast-Feeding Efforts
Med School Diversity May Help Whites Care Better for Minorities
Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill Patients
Colon Cancer Treatments Need Improvements
Heavier People Have Heart Attacks Earlier
Study Probes Why Smokers Find It Hard to Quit
Health Highlights: Sept. 9, 2008
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 9, 2008
Air Pollution Harms Patients After Heart Attack
Serotonin Transporter Levels May Explain Winter Blues
Health Tip: Eating a Brain-Healthy Diet
Health Tip: If the Shoe Fits
Job Loss Has Long-Term Impact on Social Lives
CDC Campaign Targets MRSA Infections
Lung Cancer Rates Among Nonsmokers Not on the Rise