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Read health-related news articles from Reuters Health Information (articles display for 30 days) and HealthDay (articles display for 90 days), plus the most recent press announcements from major medical organizations.
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Cancer
- Broad Screening of Blood Clots May Find Cancers Earlier (09/12/2008, HealthDay)
- Exercise May Cut Risk of Various Cancers (09/05/2008, Reuters Health)
- New Report Estimates More Than 2 Million Cases of Tobacco-Related Cancers Diagnosed in the United States During 1999-2004 (09/04/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- No Definitive Link Seen between Vytorin and Cancer (09/02/2008, HealthDay)
- Face of Cancer Is Changing (08/27/2008, World Health Organization)
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Ups Risk for Other Cancers (08/26/2008, HealthDay)
- LDL Cholesterol Tied to Increased Cancer Risk in Diabetics (08/25/2008, HealthDay)
- Long-Term Exposure to Incense Raises Cancer Risk (08/25/2008, HealthDay)
- Marinades Help Keep Grilled Meat Safe (08/22/2008, HealthDay)
- FDA Investigates Possible Vytorin-Cancer Link (08/22/2008, HealthDay)
- Dietary Supplements May Pose Risk to Older Cancer Survivors (08/21/2008, HealthDay)
- Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Won't Cause Cancer (08/20/2008, HealthDay)
- Imaging System Lets Doctors 'See' Cancer During Surgery (08/19/2008, HealthDay)
- Older Patients with Cancer at Heightened Suicide Risk (08/12/2008, HealthDay)
- Researchers Hunt Normal Cells That Give Rise to Cancer (08/11/2008, HealthDay)
- 2 New Genes Tied to 3 Cancers (08/07/2008, HealthDay)
- Vitamin C Shows Promise as Cancer Treatment (08/05/2008, HealthDay)
- Vitamin C Injections Slow Tumor Growth in Mice (08/04/2008, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- New Research Results Explain How Dormant Tumor Cells Become Active in Later Years
(08/01/2008, National Cancer Institute)
- FDA Clears Test That Helps Identify Type of Cancer in Tumor Sample (07/31/2008, Food and Drug Administration)
- Exercise Testing for Cancer Fails to Follow Guidelines (07/29/2008, HealthDay)
- Cancer Survival Depends on Where You Live (07/17/2008, HealthDay)
- Researchers Find Link between Organ Transplants, Cancer (07/16/2008, HealthDay)
- Men Often Not Told of Severity of Wife's Cancer (07/09/2008, HealthDay)
- Low Iron Levels Cut Cancer Risk in Men with Peripheral Arterial Disease (07/08/2008, HealthDay)
- College-Educated Fare Better When Cancer Strikes (07/08/2008, HealthDay)
- Scientists Find Way to Dim Cancer Switch (07/01/2008, HealthDay)
- Yeast-Based Vaccine Induces Immune Responses and Reduces Tumor Size in Mice (07/01/2008, National Cancer Institute)
- Promising Cancer Treatment Ready for Human Trial (06/30/2008, HealthDay)
- Poorer Patients Have Poorer Survival After Cancer Diagnosis (06/23/2008, HealthDay)
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Cancer
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Childhood Immunization
- Most U.S. Kids Getting Recommended Vaccinations (09/04/2008, HealthDay)
- Even Kids with Known Allergies Can Be Safely Vaccinated (09/04/2008, HealthDay)
- U.S. Study Clears Measles Vaccine of Autism Link (09/04/2008, Reuters Health)
- Most U.S. Parents are Vaccinating According to New CDC Survey: Vaccine Coverage Rates for Children Remain High (09/04/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Measles Cases Highest Since 1996 (08/21/2008, HealthDay)
- Pre-teens Need Vaccines Too! (08/18/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- School Is Starting -- Make Sure Your Young Child Is Fully Vaccinated (08/04/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- New Vaccine May Account for Less Severe Rotavirus Season (06/26/2008, HealthDay)
- New Scheduler Helps Track Kids' Shots (06/24/2008, HealthDay)
- New 5-in-1 Vaccine May Reduce Number of Pediatric Shots (06/23/2008, HealthDay)
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Childhood Immunization
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Children's Health
- Chromosome Tests Help Study of Kids' Mental Anomalies (09/10/2008, HealthDay)
- Ibuprofen First May Be Best for Kids' Fever (09/03/2008, Reuters Health)
- Helmet Law Halved Child Bike Deaths (09/02/2008, Reuters Health)
- Active Video Games Help Kids Exercise (09/02/2008, HealthDay)
- High Doses of Vitamin D Safe for Children (09/01/2008, Reuters Health)
- Allergic Reactions Often Triggered by Nuts in Kids (08/27/2008, Reuters Health)
- Exercise, Limited TV Time May Keep Kids Trim (08/22/2008, Reuters Health)
- Pack Safety Should Be on Back-To-School Lists (08/17/2008, HealthDay)
- Insurance Matters When it Comes to Kids' Health Care (08/14/2008, HealthDay)
- Poor Coordination in Childhood Tied to Adult Obesity (08/13/2008, HealthDay)
- Death from Febrile Seizure Rare in Children (08/07/2008, HealthDay)
- Researchers Push Aggressive Cholesterol Control in Kids (08/04/2008, HealthDay)
- Immune System Protein Predicts Toxic Shock Survival (08/01/2008, HealthDay)
- Children Can Develop Tolerance to Egg Allergy (07/23/2008, HealthDay)
- New Guidelines on Infant Stroke Released (07/17/2008, HealthDay)
- Empathy Is 'Hard-Wired' in Children's Brains (07/16/2008, HealthDay)
- Elbow Injuries on Rise among Young Athletes (07/14/2008, HealthDay)
- New Tests Assess Kids' Sense of Smell, Taste (07/03/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus
Children's Health
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Cholesterol
- Lipitor Aids Diabetics with Kidney Disease (09/04/2008, Reuters Health)
- No Definitive Link Seen between Vytorin and Cancer (09/02/2008, HealthDay)
- LDL Cholesterol Tied to Increased Cancer Risk in Diabetics (08/25/2008, HealthDay)
- FDA Investigates Possible Vytorin-Cancer Link (08/22/2008, HealthDay)
- Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Won't Cause Cancer (08/20/2008, HealthDay)
- Soy Protein Doesn't Lower Cholesterol (08/08/2008, HealthDay)
- Researchers Push Aggressive Cholesterol Control in Kids (08/04/2008, HealthDay)
- Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Might Help Prevent Alzheimer's (07/28/2008, HealthDay)
- A Better Blood Test for Heart Risk? (07/18/2008, HealthDay)
- Pediatricians Recommend Cholesterol Drugs For Some Kids (07/07/2008, HealthDay)
- Research Links Low HDL Levels with Memory Loss (06/30/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus
Cholesterol
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Colorectal Cancer
- Colon Cancer Oncogene Discovered (09/14/2008, HealthDay)
- Colon Cancer Treatments Need Improvements (09/09/2008, HealthDay)
- Weight Gain in Men Increases Colon Cancer Risk (09/08/2008, Reuters Health)
- Screening Rules May Miss Cancer in People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (09/05/2008, Reuters Health)
- Prostate Irradiation Raises Risk of Colon Cancer (09/03/2008, Reuters Health)
- Stem Cell Test to Help Treat Bowel Cancer (08/20/2008, Reuters Health)
- Gum Chewing May Speed Colon Surgery Recovery (08/18/2008, HealthDay)
- Exercise Lowers Risk of Colon Cancer (08/06/2008, HealthDay)
- Cannabis-Linked Cell Receptor Might Help Prevent Colon Cancer (08/01/2008, HealthDay)
- Vaccine Stops Colon Cancer's Spread in Mice (06/24/2008, HealthDay)
- Social, Health Care Factors Drive Colon Screen Disparities (06/24/2008, HealthDay)
- Vitamin D May Promote Colon Cancer Survival (06/19/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus
Colorectal Cancer
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Coronary Artery Disease
- Air Pollution Harms Patients After Heart Attack (09/09/2008, HealthDay)
- Heart Patients Benefit From Staying Active (09/05/2008, Reuters Health)
- Hydrating Kidney Patients with Sodium Bicarb Has Little Effect (09/03/2008, HealthDay)
- New Type of Stent Appears Safe, Effective (09/02/2008, HealthDay)
- Researchers Push Aggressive Cholesterol Control in Kids (08/04/2008, HealthDay)
- For Young Adults, Borderline High Blood Pressure a Threat (07/14/2008, HealthDay)
- Preeclampsia Linked to Cardiovascular Problems After Pregnancy (06/24/2008, HealthDay)
- Arterial Calcium Scans Can Predict Death Risk (06/23/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus
Coronary Artery Disease
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