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January 2009
- Monday, January 12:Return to top
- Cold Weather May Raise Blood Pressure in Elderly (HealthDay)
- Framingham Score May Not Spot Lifetime Heart Risk (HealthDay)
- Gene Fusions May Drive Certain Cancers (HealthDay)
- Gene Variant May Hike Women's Risk of Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
- Glaucoma Associated with Reading Impairments in Elderly (HealthDay)
- HHS Advises Inauguration Attendees to Prepare to Avoid Cold-Weather Related Health Problems (Dept. of Health and Human Services)
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Shrinks the Brain (HealthDay)
- Lack of Sleep Linked to Common Cold (HealthDay)
- Messages Often Muddled in Doctor-Patient Talks (Reuters Health)
- National Safety Council Calls for Nationwide Ban on Cell Phone Use While Driving (National Safety Council)
- Nicotine Gum May Help Smokers Quit Gradually (Reuters Health)
- Obese Americans Now Outweigh the Merely Overweight (Reuters Health)
- Of Mice and Peanuts: A New Mouse Model for Peanut Allergy
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) - Overeating in the Genes for Some Kids, Study Says (Reuters Health)
- Peanut Butter Recalled As Salmonella Search Continues (HealthDay)
- Photos of Smokers Trigger Brain Reaction in Those Trying to Quit (HealthDay)
- Physical Activity Declines over Preschool Years (Reuters Health)
- Sodium, Potassium Intake Tied to Heart Disease (HealthDay)
- Vets Often Forgo Medication When Co-Pays Rise (HealthDay)
- With Depression, Vets Face Higher Suicide Risk (HealthDay)
- Sunday, January 11:Return to top
- Researchers Identify New Regulatory Circuit Controlling Immune Cell Production in Mice (National Cancer Institute)
- Researchers Identify New Regulatory Circuit Controlling Immune Cell Production in Mice
- Friday, January 9:Return to top
- Alzheimer's Risk Upped in Senior Smokers (Reuters Health)
- Americans Consuming More Sugary Beverages (HealthDay)
- Antipsychotics Up Death Risk in Alzheimer's Patients (HealthDay)
- Cancer Patients' Distress Often Unaddressed (Reuters Health)
- Certified ER Docs in Short Supply to Meet Future Needs (HealthDay)
- Childhood Leukemia Subtype Resists Treatment (HealthDay)
- Common Flu Strain Resistant to Popular Antiviral Drug (HealthDay)
- Diabetes Linked to Cognitive Problems (HealthDay)
- Forced Coughing Eases Pain During Cervical Biopsy (Reuters Health)
- Garlic as a Cancer Fighter? Maybe Not (HealthDay)
- Good Childhood Fitness Tied to Adult Health (Reuters Health)
- Little But Not Zero Risk Seen with Egg Donation (Reuters Health)
- New Drug Helps Prevent Vomiting Due to Chemo (Reuters Health)
- Nitric Oxide Monitoring of Little Benefit for Kids' Asthma (HealthDay)
- Studies Challenge Framingham Risk Score (HealthDay)
- Touching Helps Couples Reduce Stress (Reuters Health)
- You're Never Too Old for a Flu Shot (HealthDay)
- Thursday, January 8:Return to top
- Combination Vaccine Safe and Effective For Infants (Reuters Health)
- Computer Puzzle May Ease Post-Traumatic Stress (Reuters Health)
- Doctors Urged to Screen Diabetics for Sleep Apnea (HealthDay)
- Eating Disorders May Be Rising Among Male Athletes (Reuters Health)
- FDA Issues Update to Safety Review on Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs (Food and Drug Administration)
- From Outer Space to the Eye Clinic: New Cataract Early Detection Technique (National Eye Institute)
- Getting HIV from Your Surgeon Highly Unlikely (Reuters Health)
- Guidelines Unveiled for Treating Clogged Heart Arteries (HealthDay)
- Hormone Therapy May Cut Colorectal Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Inflammation Markers May Help Predict Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
- Investigation of Outbreak of Infections Caused by Salmonella Typhimurium 2008-2009 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Longer Sleep Tied to Worse Cholesterol in Seniors (Reuters Health)
- Melanoma Rates on the Rise in U.S. (HealthDay)
- New Study Supports Statin's Anti-Dementia Effects (Reuters Health)
- Older Women Have Less Access to Donated Kidneys (Reuters Health)
- Pregnancy Possible After Fibroid Treatment (Reuters Health)
- Preparing for a Chlorine Gas Disaster (HealthDay)
- Protein Might One Day Prevent Blindness (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, January 7:Return to top
- Caution Key to Halting Viral Outbreaks in Wrestlers (Reuters Health)
- Depression May Underlie "Transmission" of Poverty (Reuters Health)
- Diet Pills from Brazil Pose Health Risks (Reuters Health)
- Early Elective C-Sections Produce Complications (HealthDay)
- Education Level Linked to Risk of Preterm Birth (Reuters Health)
- Ergonomic Rules Curb Worker Injuries (Reuters Health)
- Family History of Aneurysm Raises Stroke Risk for Smokers (HealthDay)
- Gene Abnormality Found to Predict Childhood Leukemia Relapse (National Cancer Institute)
- Gene Governs Response to Leukemia Chemotherapy (HealthDay)
- Heart Drug May Be a Cancer Fighter (HealthDay)
- Medication Errors Common in Cancer Patients (Reuters Health)
- More 'Screen Time' Linked to Poor Fitness in Girls (HealthDay)
- Nine Genes Are Linked to Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
- Old, Fat Mice Blamed for Virus Transmission (HealthDay)
- Statins May Cause Rare Instances of Eye Disorders (Reuters Health)
- Teen Birth Rate up in 26 States in 2006 (HealthDay)
- Women Generally OK with "Keyhole" Hysterectomy (Reuters Health)
- Tuesday, January 6:Return to top
- Breathing Problems Beset Kids Born Very Preterm (Reuters Health)
- Coffee May Protect against Oral Cancers (Reuters Health)
- Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Those with Advanced Parkinson's (HealthDay)
- Employer-Sponsored Workouts Boost Workers' Health (HealthDay)
- Failures to Follow Infection Practices Have Placed More Than 60,000 Patients at Risk for Hepatitis B and C (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Heavier Women Seen Prone to Personality Disorders (Reuters Health)
- Hepatitis A Vaccine Gives Long-Lasting Protection (Reuters Health)
- Home Visits May Cut Risk of Low Birthweight (Reuters Health)
- Homeopathy Patients Often Say Health Improved (Reuters Health)
- Implanted Defibrillators Benefit Older People (HealthDay)
- It Pays to Eat Less As You Age (HealthDay)
- Miscarriage May Spell Trouble in Next Pregnancy (Reuters Health)
- More Americans Getting Multiple Chronic Illnesses (Reuters Health)
- More Than Half of U.S. Cyclists Forgo Helmets (Reuters Health)
- More Than 60,000 Patients Risked Hepatitis Infections (HealthDay)
- Researchers Report Progress in Fight against Fat (HealthDay)
- Snoring Adds to Sleep Apnea-Related Sleepiness (Reuters Health)
- Some Kids Leave ER without Getting Needed Care (Reuters Health)
- Standard Pedometers Not Accurate for Kids (Reuters Health)
- Teens Divulge Risky Behavior on Social Networking Sites (HealthDay)
- U.S. Sets Hospital Infection Control Goals (Reuters Health)
- Monday, January 5:Return to top
- Brain Circuit Disturbances May Underlie Bulimia (Reuters Health)
- Childhood Abuse Linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Reuters Health)
- Childhood Trauma Linked to Risk for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Diabetes Epidemic Now Poses Challenges for Nursing Homes (HealthDay)
- Diet Tied to Survival in Breast Cancer Patients (Reuters Health)
- Efficacy of Older Pneumonia Vaccine Questioned (Reuters Health)
- Few People Seek Help Before Heart "Events" (Reuters Health)
- Gastric Bypass Halts Diabetes in Obese Teens (HealthDay)
- Low-Carb Diet Improves Type 2 Diabetes Control (Reuters Health)
- Making Progress against Cervical Cancer (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Meditation Seen Promising As ADHD Therapy (Reuters Health)
- Obesity Linked to Ovarian Cancer (HealthDay)
- Pneumonia from Health Care Contact Often Fatal (Reuters Health)
- Viagra May Shield Heart from Blood Pressure Damage (HealthDay)
- War Vets with Headaches Could Have Brain Problems (HealthDay)
- Women Need 400 Micrograms of Folic Acid Every Day (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Sunday, January 4:Return to top
- Prenatal Nutrition, Postnatal Allergy Protection (HealthDay)
- Winter Workouts Are Cool (HealthDay)
- Friday, January 2:Return to top
- Chromosome Disorder Raises Risk of Death (Reuters Health)
- FDA Prevents Two Dairies from Adulterating Animal Drugs and Food (Food and Drug Administration)
- Kids' Lungs Benefit from Longer Breast Feeding (Reuters Health)
- Mental Woes More Common in Infertile Couples (Reuters Health)
- Parent Health Sways Views of Asthmatic Kids' Health (Reuters Health)
- Preemies Face Some Risk of Psychiatric Disorders (Reuters Health)
- Study Finds Favorable Trends in Stroke (Reuters Health)
- Surgeons Often Are Blamed When Hip Replacements Fail (HealthDay)
- Thursday, January 1:Return to top
- Annual Screening Catches Prostate Cancer Early (Reuters Health)
- Diabetes Can Slow the Brain, Study Finds (Reuters Health)
- Even Protected Ears at Risk from Noise at Work (Reuters Health)
- Fathering Sons or Daughters May Be in Men's Genes (Reuters Health)
- Genes Predict Chances of Breast Cancer's Spread (HealthDay)
- Home as Good as Hospital for Cardiac Rehab (Reuters Health)
- Inherited Factors Play an Important Role in Breast Cancer Progression According to New Study in Mice (National Cancer Institute)
- Insomnia Costs Billions in Lost Productivity (HealthDay)
- Low-Carb Diets May Boost Attention but Blur Memory (Reuters Health)
- Naltrexone Shots Boost Alcoholics' Quality of Life (Reuters Health)
- Parenthood Less Likely After Early-Life Cancer (Reuters Health)
- Risk of Diabetes in Pregnancy Higher in Some Women (Reuters Health)
- Study Links Osteoporosis Drugs to Jaw Trouble (HealthDay)
- Surgery Underused for Esophagus Cancer (Reuters Health)
- Uncorrected Heart Defect Ups Risk of Infant Death (Reuters Health)
- Weight Loss Surgery Improves Sexual Function in Men (Reuters Health)
- Monday, January 12:Return to top
December 2008
- Wednesday, December 31:Return to top
- A Better Method of Kidney Storage (HealthDay)
- Allergies Unrelated to Constipation in Children (Reuters Health)
- Binges Take About One Third of Food Budgets (Reuters Health)
- Correction: Teens May Not Know Risk Factors for Infertility (Reuters Health)
- Depression, Age Linked to Post-Prostatectomy Pain (Reuters Health)
- Freezing Can Preserve Semen from Cancer Patients (Reuters Health)
- Headache Before Stroke More Common in Migraineurs (Reuters Health)
- Health Groups Release 2009 Immunization Schedules (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Osteoporosis Drug Prompts Increase in Certain Bone Cells (HealthDay)
- Overweight Women Have Lower Risk of Premature Birth (Reuters Health)
- Pre-Pregnancy Exercise May Not Prevent Back Pain (Reuters Health)
- Preventive Use of Antibiotics Cuts ICU Deaths (HealthDay)
- Scientists Identify New Congenital Neutropenia Syndrome and Causative Gene Mutation (National Library of Medicine)
- Smoke-Free Policy Leads to Dramatic, Sustained Drop in Heart Attack Hospitalizations in Pueblo, Colorado (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Teens Are Influenced by Health Risks of Smoking (Reuters Health)
- Tuesday, December 30:Return to top
- America Losing the Fight with Type 2 Diabetes (HealthDay)
- Dad's Involvement During Pregnancy Is Key (Reuters Health)
- FDA Approves First Nucleic Acid Test to Screen for Additional Types of HIV in Donated Blood and Tissue (Food and Drug Administration)
- Gene Mutation Tied to Inherited Fatal Lung Disease (HealthDay)
- High Insulin Levels May Increase Breast Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
- High Vitamin C Linked to Lower Blood Pressure in Young Women (Reuters Health)
- Many Elderly Can Improve Their Walking Ability (Reuters Health)
- Monthly Newsletter Helps New Parents (Reuters Health)
- Obese Men Have Worse Sperm Quality Than Leaner Men (Reuters Health)
- Optimal Warfarin Dosing Improves Anticoagulation Control (HealthDay)
- Pregnancy HCG Levels Linked to Breast Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
- Rising Blood Sugar May Harm the Aging Brain (HealthDay)
- Risk-Takers May Lack Ability to Limit Brain Chemical (HealthDay)
- Stroke Deaths Unexplained by Customary Risk Factors (Reuters Health)
- Vitamins Fail to Prevent Cancer (HealthDay)
- "White-Coat" Hypertension Not Benign in Diabetics (Reuters Health)
- Monday, December 29:Return to top
- Antifungal Drug May Help Ease Asthma (HealthDay)
- Cancer Drug May Help with Kidney Transplants (HealthDay)
- Doctors Don't Talk Enough to Teens at Office Visits (Reuters Health)
- FDA Approves Drug for Patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer (Food and Drug Administration)
- Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure Discovered (HealthDay)
- Guide on Blood Thinner Now Available in Spanish (HealthDay)
- Highly Resistant Bacteria Common in ER Workers (Reuters Health)
- Infection Control Important for High-Risk Patients (Reuters Health)
- Liver Transplants from Elderly Donors Are Safe (Reuters Health)
- Many Teens Don't Keep Virginity Pledges (HealthDay)
- MRIs May Damage Cochlear Implants (Reuters Health)
- New Tool Developed to Predict Colorectal Cancer Risk (National Cancer Institute)
- Obese Kids Who Snore More Sleepy in the Daytime (Reuters Health)
- Rejection of Gay Teens Linked to Later Troubles (HealthDay)
- Sunday, December 28:Return to top
- Put Your Best Foot Forward Next Year (HealthDay)
- Friday, December 26:Return to top
- Attention to Bones Important in Women with Lupus (Reuters Health)
- Bone-Building Exercise Benefits May Not Last (Reuters Health)
- Diabetic Youth May Try Unhealthy Dieting Tactics (Reuters Health)
- Heavy Toilet Seats Can Be Hazardous to Little Boys (Reuters Health)
- Liver Disease May Resolve with Weight Loss Surgery (Reuters Health)
- Metapneumovirus Infections Seen Widespread in Adults (Reuters Health)
- Pain Pills May Cut Risk of Bowel Cancer (Reuters Health)
- Pollution At Home Often Lurks Unrecognized (Reuters Health)
- Risks and Benefits of Egg Donation Reported (HealthDay)
- Smoking Ups Risk of Common Heart Rhythm Problem (Reuters Health)
- Statins Help Prevent Delirium After Heart Surgery (HealthDay)
- Vigorous Treadmill Workout Curbs Appetite Hormones (HealthDay)
- Thursday, December 25:Return to top
- Consider Kids' Health on Tropical Trips (HealthDay)
- Diet Appears to Alter Heart Failure Risk (Reuters Health)
- Drug Adherence Poor in Women with Urinary Trouble (Reuters Health)
- How to Avoid a Holiday Trip to the ER (HealthDay)
- Iron-Rich Diet May Boost Parkinson's Risk (Reuters Health)
- Large Waist Size a Good Predictor of Stroke Risk (Reuters Health)
- Men Who Live Alone Fall Short on Prostate Screening (Reuters Health)
- Metabolic Syndrome Predicts Kidney Disease (Reuters Health)
- Post-Cancer Reproduction Still Low for Women, Men (Reuters Health)
- Sibling with Mental Illness May Up Depression Risk (Reuters Health)
- Subtle Brain Deficits Seen in Lupus Patients (Reuters Health)
- Surgery Improves Kidney Cancer Survival (Reuters Health)
- Wednesday, December 24:Return to top
- Abused Moms Seek More Medical Care for Infants (Reuters Health)
- Best Approach to Episiotomy Unclear (Reuters Health)
- Blood Sugar Loss May Trigger Alzheimer's (Reuters Health)
- Caution to Dog Owners about Chicken Jerky Products (Food and Drug Administration)
- Enriched Formula Has Lasting Benefits for Preemies (Reuters Health)
- Fast Food + Nearby Schools = Fat Kids (Reuters Health)
- FDA Approves First Imaging Agent to Enhance Scans of Blood Flow (Food and Drug Administration)
- Fish Oil's Benefits Remain Elusive (HealthDay)
- How To Cope When Illness Doesn't Take a Holiday Break (HealthDay)
- Large Prostates Removed with Single-Keyhole Surgery (Reuters Health)
- No Evidence Seen for Benefits of 'Raw Milk' (Reuters Health)
- Rate of Unnecessary C-Sections Far Lower Than Thought (HealthDay)
- Sleep Disorder Could Signal Neurological Disease (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, December 23:Return to top
- Body Image May Influence Pregnancy Weight Gain (Reuters Health)
- Circumcision Rates Too Low (HealthDay)
- Drug Combinations Putting Seniors at Risk (HealthDay)
- FDA Warns About Weight Loss Products (HealthDay)
- Gene Ups Risk for Those on Blood-Thinner Plavix (HealthDay)
- Genes Seem to Affect Tissues Differently (HealthDay)
- Genetic Variation Makes Plavix Less Effective (Reuters Health)
- Holiday Treat Need Not Be a Dieter's Downfall (Reuters Health)
- Lupus Affects the Brain Very Early in the Disease (Reuters Health)
- Mom's Infection Raises Risk of Infant Hearing Loss (Reuters Health)
- Program Reduces Conduct Problems in Black Youth (Reuters Health)
- Proper Sleep May Help Clear Arteries (HealthDay)
- Prosthetic Joint Infection Increased in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients (Reuters Health)
- Psych Patients with Cost-Sharing Plans Use More Services (HealthDay)
- Resistance Training Eases Low Back Pain (Reuters Health)
- Study Shows Exercise Shields Against Osteoporosis (HealthDay)
- Take the Holiday to the Hospital (HealthDay)
- Talk and Drug Therapy Both Helpful for Depression (Reuters Health)
- Monday, December 22:Return to top
- Abnormal ECG Seen in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients (Reuters Health)
- Early Cardiac Activity Predicts Good IVF Outcome (Reuters Health)
- Gene Variant Tied to Smokers' Risk of Lung Cancer (HealthDay)
- Genentech Reports Eye Inflammation with Avastin (Reuters Health)
- New Approach Successful for Most Eating Disorders (Reuters Health)
- Obesity Raises Risk of Cancer-Related Lymphedema (Reuters Health)
- Rules Change Could Increase Hospice Use (HealthDay)
- Second-Hand Smoke Tied to Behavior Problems in Boys (Reuters Health)
- Staying Trim and Fit May Prevent Heart Failure (Reuters Health)
- Tips for Holiday Alcohol Consumption (American Psychiatric Association)
- Treatment Works: Get Help for Depression and Anxiety (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Vitamin D Deficit in Pregnancy Tied to Caesarean Risk (HealthDay)
- Zolpimist Approved for Insomnia (HealthDay)
- 2 Cardiovascular Proteins Tied to Severity of Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
- Friday, December 19:Return to top
- Almost Half of Kids Still Exposed to Secondhand Smoke (HealthDay)
- Caregiving May Lengthen Life (HealthDay)
- FDA Approves Gleevec to Prevent Recurrence of Rare Gastrointestinal Cancer (Food and Drug Administration)
- Gene Boosts Drinkers' Colon Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Gut Bacteria Primarily Passed from Mother to Child (Reuters Health)
- Heart, Respiration Rates Predict PTSD Risk (Reuters Health)
- Limiting School Snacks Boosts Fruit, Veggie Consumption (HealthDay)
- Low Doses of Melamine Won't Harm Kids' Kidneys (HealthDay)
- Moms-to-Be Who Drink May Damage Fetus' White Matter (HealthDay)
- Most Kids with Type 1 Diabetes Lack Vitamin D (HealthDay)
- Multiple Doses of Steroids Don't Help Preemies (HealthDay)
- Parent Training Can Help Kids to Slim Down (Reuters Health)
- Second-Hand Smoke Tied to Fertility Problems (Reuters Health)
- Sleep Duration - Cardiac Death Link Seen in Study (Reuters Health)
- Some Cough Medicine Overdoses Deliberate (Reuters Health)
- Thursday, December 18:Return to top
- Age Affects Treatment for Heavy Menstruation (Reuters Health)
- Balance Exercises Reduce Seniors' Risk of Falling (Reuters Health)
- Coated Stents Better Than Bare Metal Ones in Short Run (HealthDay)
- COPD May Trigger Acid Reflux Problems (Reuters Health)
- Depression, Anxiety Hinder Quality of Life After Stroke (HealthDay)
- Drop in Second-Hand Smoke Deaths Predicted (Reuters Health)
- Elective Early Deliveries Pose Risks for Babies (HealthDay)
- Experts Say Blood Sugar Guidelines Remain Effective (HealthDay)
- FDA Approves Drug that Boosts Stem Cell Yield for Bone Marrow Transplants (Food and Drug Administration)
- Government Website Rates Nursing Homes (Reuters Health)
- 'Hot' Toys May Not Be the Best Present (HealthDay)
- Kids with Arthritis Often Disabled (Reuters Health)
- Marital Distress May Affect Breast Cancer Recovery (HealthDay)
- More Exercise May Prevent Diabetes in Black Women (Reuters Health)
- New Guidelines Issued for Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (HealthDay)
- Quit-Smoking Program Cuts Postop Complications (Reuters Health)
- Suicide Screening in Schools Yields Results (Reuters Health)
- Toxic Poinsettias? Hangover Cures? It May Be All Fiction (HealthDay)
- U.S. School Meals May Be Key to Better Child Health (Reuters Health)
- Wednesday, December 17:Return to top
- Alzheimer's Drugs Also Treat Behavioral, Psych Problems (HealthDay)
- Clot Dissolver Doesn't Boost Survival in Cardiac Arrest Patients (HealthDay)
- Common Treatment for Chronic Prostatitis Fails to Reduce Symptoms (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Doctors Describe First U.S. Face Transplant (HealthDay)
- FDA Announces New Recommendations on Evaluating Cardiovascular Risk in Drugs Intended to Treat Type 2 Diabetes (Food and Drug Administration)
- Low Levels of 2 Enzymes in Ovarian Cancer Cells Shortened Survival (HealthDay)
- Magnets in Kids' Toys Pose Broad Dangers (HealthDay)
- 'Mediterranean'-Style Diet Best for Blood Sugar Control (HealthDay)
- Mouse Studies Show Gene Therapy Method Holds Promise in Targeting Tumor Blood Vessels for Destruction (National Cancer Institute)
- Nature's Fury Makes South Most Dangerous Area in U.S. (HealthDay)
- Newborn Hospital Deaths Highest for Those Without Insurance (HealthDay)
- Older Drugs Better at Fighting Depression in Parkinson's Patients (HealthDay)
- Phenols in Quality Olive Oil Suppress Breast Cancer Gene (HealthDay)
- School Program Helps Cut Asthma Risks (HealthDay)
- Strict Blood Sugar Lowering Won't Ease Diabetes Heart Risk (HealthDay)
- Study Finds Molecular Link Between Obesity, Hypertension (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, December 16:Return to top
- Among Cardiologists, Women Cite Discrimination (HealthDay)
- Brain Adjusts to Cope with Life's Upsets (HealthDay)
- Drug Helps Asians Battling Liver Cancer (HealthDay)
- Effectiveness of Peer-Led Sex Education Questioned (Reuters Health)
- FDA Adds Suicide Warning to Epilepsy Drugs (HealthDay)
- FDA Requires Warnings about Risk of Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior for Antiepileptic Medications (Food and Drug Administration)
- HHS Releases Guidance for Use and Stockpiling of Antiviral Drugs for Pandemic Influenza (Dept. of Health and Human Services)
- High-Dose Supplements May Improve Stroke Rehab (Reuters Health)
- HIV Can Penetrate a Woman's Healthy Genital Skin (HealthDay)
- ICU Nutritional Program Failed to Boost Outcomes (HealthDay)
- Program Aids Hospital Compliance with Stroke Guidelines (HealthDay)
- Radiation Plus Hormone Therapy Cuts Prostate Cancer Deaths (HealthDay)
- Right Help Key to Quit Success for Women Smokers (Reuters Health)
- "Safer" Cigarette Smoke Just as Harmful to Embryos (Reuters Health)
- Small Doses of Carbon Monoxide Might Help Stroke Victims (HealthDay)
- Smoking Ups Colon Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Snorers Burn More Calories During the Day (HealthDay)
- The Best Exercise Programs Benefit the Elderly (Reuters Health)
- Tonsillectomy Results Unaffected by Kids' Obesity (Reuters Health)
- Working Splints Helpful for Wrist Arthritis (Reuters Health)
- Monday, December 15:Return to top
- Alzheimer's Disease (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- At-Home Rehab Feasible for COPD Sufferers (Reuters Health)
- Cleft-Lip Nose Fix OK at 16 for Girls, 17 for Boys (Reuters Health)
- Colonoscopy Has a 'Right Side' Blind Spot (HealthDay)
- Colorectal Cancer Racial Gap Still Growing (HealthDay)
- Deaths from Heart Disease, Stroke Down 30% (HealthDay)
- Deciphering the Language of Intoxication (HealthDay)
- Diabetes May Be Linked to Risk of Lymphoma (Reuters Health)
- Families Want Doctors to Share Bad News (Reuters Health)
- FDA Announces Class I Recalls of Two Unapproved Devices (Food and Drug Administration)
- For Elderly, Blood Pressure Spikes Mar Thinking (Reuters Health)
- Genetic Variants Tied to Obesity (HealthDay)
- Health Tips for Visiting Nursing Homes and Hospitals (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Ketamine Abuse Damages Bladder, Kidneys (Reuters Health)
- Later School Start Time Cuts Teens' Car Crash Risk (HealthDay)
- Obesity-Related Hormone Tied to Psoriasis (HealthDay)
- Pancreatic Cancer May Have a New Foe (HealthDay)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy Has Improved Steadily (Reuters Health)
- Rotating Breast Cancer Tests Helps High-Risk Women (Reuters Health)
- Stress Triggers Heart-Damaging Behavior (HealthDay)
- Uninsured Face Worse Outcomes After Diverticulitis (HealthDay)
- Weight Can Be Kept Off No Matter How It's Lost (Reuters Health)
- Sunday, December 14:Return to top
- Gastric Bypass Success Sparks Debate (HealthDay)
- Saturday, December 13:Return to top
- Two Endometrial Cancer Treatments May Not Work (HealthDay)
- Friday, December 12:Return to top
- ACL Repair Often Unnecessary (Reuters Health)
- Aggressive Cholesterol Lowering Has Benefits (Reuters Health)
- Drop in Breast Density Means Tamoxifen Is Working (Reuters Health)
- Fruits and Veggies May Strengthen Bones (HealthDay)
- Good Warm-Ups Could Halve Sports Injuries (HealthDay)
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Users Who Get Breast Cancer Less Likely to Die (HealthDay)
- Joint Pain Is Increased in Breast Cancer Patients (Reuters Health)
- Leprosy Lingers in the U.S. (HealthDay)
- Mental Health Disorders Common in Young Adults (Reuters Health)
- New Study Backs Parent Age-Autism Link (Reuters Health)
- Progress Made in Predicting Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Risk Info for Breast Cancer Patients Too Confusing (HealthDay)
- Teen Depression, Smoking Hard on the Bones (Reuters Health)
- Thursday, December 11:Return to top
- A Few Drinks a Week May Slow Women's Brain Decline (Reuters Health)
- Cost of Hospital Cardiac Care on the Rise (HealthDay)
- Crowded Households Raise Women's Heart Risk (HealthDay)
- Defect in Gene Tied to Atrial Fibrillation (HealthDay)
- Diabetic Former Binge Eaters Can Still Lose Weight (Reuters Health)
- Drug May Stop Diabetics' Glucose Decline at Night (Reuters Health)
- Employed Women with Fibromyalgia Maintain Health (Reuters Health)
- Fast Heart Rate Warns of Obesity, Diabetes (HealthDay)
- FDA Puts Black-Box Warning on Bowel-Cleansing Drugs (HealthDay)
- FDA Requires New Safety Measures for Oral Sodium Phosphate Products to Reduce Risk of Acute Kidney Injury (Food and Drug Administration)
- Heart Drug Linked to Breast Cancer (Reuters Health)
- Late Preterm Birth Poses Developmental Risks (HealthDay)
- Letrozole Beats Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer (Reuters Health)
- Mentally Ill Drug Abusers Have More ER Visits (Reuters Health)
- Metabolic Syndrome Tied to Greater Depression Risk (Reuters Health)
- Most Mt. Everest Deaths Occur Near Summit During Descent (HealthDay)
- Multiple ICD Replacements Can Predict Complications (HealthDay)
- Panic Attacks Linked to Heart Disease (Reuters Health)
- Physical Inactivity Tied to Headache Risk (Reuters Health)
- Pilots May Face Greater Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Playing Video Games May Boost Older Brains (HealthDay)
- Preventing Childhood Injuries: Protect the Ones You Love (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Two Asthma Meds May Be Too Risky, FDA Panel Says (HealthDay)
- 10% of U.S. High School Seniors Use Vicodin (HealthDay)
- 2 Markers Predict Survival Odds in Colon Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, December 10:Return to top
- Alcoholism Increases Osteoporosis Risk in Young Men (Reuters Health)
- Car Crashes, Falls Top List of Accidental Injuries for Kids (HealthDay)
- Dementia Risk Not High in Mild Cognitive Impairment (Reuters Health)
- Exercise Counseling May Keep Seniors Going (Reuters Health)
- Fibrate Drug Does Not Cut Heart Risks in Diabetics (Reuters Health)
- Gene May Make Kids Crave Junk Food (HealthDay)
- Genetic Link Between Type 1 Diabetes, Celiac Disease Seen (HealthDay)
- MRI Can Spot Presymptomatic Multiple Sclerosis (HealthDay)
- Obese Kids More Prone to Limb Injuries in Car Crashes (HealthDay)
- Obesity Gene Linked with Calorie Consumption (Reuters Health)
- Obesity Is a Family Affair (HealthDay)
- Possible AIDS Treatment Shows Promise in Monkeys (HealthDay)
- Returning to the Road Tricky after Injury (HealthDay)
- School Program Helps Kids Manage Asthma (Reuters Health)
- Scientists ID Enzyme Causing Brain Cell Death (HealthDay)
- Screening for Colorectal Cancer Saves Lives (HealthDay)
- Secondhand Smoke Boosts Asthmatic Boys' Behavior Woes (HealthDay)
- Study Suggests Sugar May Be Addictive (HealthDay)
- Undiagnosed Sleep Problems May Lead to Long Term Health Issues (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- U.S. May Soon Face Shortage of General Surgeons (HealthDay)
- 2 Diabetes Drugs Double Fracture Risk in Women (HealthDay)
- 38% of U.S. Adults Use Alternative Treatments (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, December 9:Return to top
- Cancer to Surpass Heart Disease as World's Leading Killer (HealthDay)
- Cases of Age-Related Farsightedness to Soar (HealthDay)
- Dementia Often Missed as Cause of Death (HealthDay)
- Diabetic Eye Disease Rates Soaring (HealthDay)
- Fewer HIV-Infected Americans Passing the Virus On (HealthDay)
- Non-Hormonal Therapies Aid Breast Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
- Painkillers Linked to Increase in Overdose Deaths (HealthDay)
- PTSD Risk Rooted in Stress and Genetics (HealthDay)
- Report Finds Fault with U.S. Health Services for Teens (HealthDay)
- Review of Prostate Cancer Prevention Study Shows No Benefit for Use of Selenium and Vitamin E Supplements (National Cancer Institute)
- Selenium, Vitamins E And C Won't Prevent Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
- Statin Use Doesn't Inhibit Lymphoma Drug Therapy (HealthDay)
- Steroid After Tonsillectomy Raises Bleeding Risk (HealthDay)
- Study Finds Doctors' Use of E-Prescribing Systems Linked to Formulary Data Can Boost Drug Cost Savings (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- Women Are More Likely Than Men to Die in Hospital from Severe Heart Attack (American Heart Association)
- Monday, December 8:Return to top
- Anemia Rates Down for U.S. Women and Children (HealthDay)
- Don't Let Mosquito Bites Spoil Your Tropical Travel This Winter (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Electronic Prescribing Saves Patients Money (HealthDay)
- Half-Dose Flu Shot Works Well in Young Adults (HealthDay)
- It's Not Too Late to Vaccinate (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Laws Governing Indoor Tanning by Teens Don't Work (HealthDay)
- Mediterranean Diet Enriched with Nuts Cuts Heart Risks (HealthDay)
- Mineral May Reduce High-Risk Bladder Disease (HealthDay)
- Scientists ID Protein Aiding Breast Cancer Spread (HealthDay)
- Seizure Meds Can Be Safely Withdrawn from Kids with Epilepsy (HealthDay)
- Single Men Less Likely to Get Prostate Screens (HealthDay)
- Wash Your Hands (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Women's Death Rate Higher from Severe Heart Attack (HealthDay)
- 11 New Cholesterol Genes Identified (HealthDay)
- Sunday, December 7:Return to top
- New Targeted Fluorescent-Imaging Compound Allows Researchers to Detect Viable Cancer Cells in Mice (National Cancer Institute)
- New Targeted Fluorescent-Imaging Compound Allows Researchers to Detect Viable Cancer Cells in Mice
- Friday, December 5:Return to top
- Aggressive Therapy May Stem Cystic Fibrosis Progression in Infants (HealthDay)
- Being Happy Affects Even Those You Don't Know (HealthDay)
- Decongestant Exposure Needs Closer Look (HealthDay)
- Experts Set Tolerable Level for Melamine Intake (World Health Organization)
- Flu Shots Worthwhile for College Students (HealthDay)
- Lung Disease Tied to Increased Risk for Cardiac Events (HealthDay)
- Most Newer Antipsychotics No Better Than Older Ones, Just Different (HealthDay)
- New Criteria Could Expand Number of Liver Transplant Candidates (HealthDay)
- New Statistical Model Could Cut Needless Breast Biopsies (HealthDay)
- Poor Mental Health May Boost Asthma Risk (HealthDay)
- Self-Dosing Pain Medication Errors Too Common (HealthDay)
- Special Immune Cells May Be Key to HIV Resistance (HealthDay)
- To Sleep, Perchance to Remember (HealthDay)
- Vitamin K Slows Insulin Resistance in Older Men (HealthDay)
- Thursday, December 4:Return to top
- Almost Two-Thirds of Americans Meet Exercise Guidelines (HealthDay)
- Binge Drinking Clogs Arteries with Plaque (HealthDay)
- Doctors Issue New Neuropathy Test Guidelines (HealthDay)
- Experimental Vaginal Gel Doesn't Ward off HIV (HealthDay)
- Gene Behind Childhood Anemias Found (HealthDay)
- Hepatitis C Treatment Reduces the Virus but Liver Damage Continues (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Higher Chemo Drug Dose Prolongs Lives of Leukemia Patients (HealthDay)
- Traumatic Brain Injuries Linked to Long-Term Health Issues for Iraq Vets (HealthDay)
- Women Unhappy with Disposal Options After Infertility Treatment (HealthDay)
- Worldwide Measles Deaths Drop Dramatically (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, December 3:Return to top
- Accidental Release of Genetically Engineered Cotton Poses No Safety Risk to Humans or Animals (Food and Drug Administration)
- Blood Pressure Pill Combo More Effective Than Diuretics (HealthDay)
- Bogus Stem Cell Therapies Sold on Internet (HealthDay)
- Breathing Exercises Can Help Ease Asthma (HealthDay)
- Exercise Eases Obesity and Anger in Kids (HealthDay)
- Hepatitis C Therapy Useless for Some (HealthDay)
- Latest Breast Imaging Techniques Offer New Views (HealthDay)
- Prostate Cancer Stimulates Nerve Growth (HealthDay)
- Report Confirms Source of Contaminated Heparin (HealthDay)
- School-Based Program Can Change Kids' Lives (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, December 2:Return to top
- Children of U.S. Farmworkers Often Uninsured (HealthDay)
- CT Colonography Screens for Cancer, Osteoporosis (HealthDay)
- Drug Effective for Temporary Sleep Disruptions (HealthDay)
- Economy Driving Women to Skimp on Health Care (HealthDay)
- Folate in Early Pregnancy May Boost Wheezing in Baby (HealthDay)
- Generic Heart Drugs As Good As Brand-Name Counterparts (HealthDay)
- Health Tip: Allergies to the Flu Shot (HealthDay)
- Light Drinking Poses No Heart Risk for Women (HealthDay)
- New Report Recommends Strategies to Reduce Medical Resident Fatigue-Related Errors and Improve Training (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- Patients' Photos Help Boost Radiologists' Accuracy (HealthDay)
- Rapid Response Teams Don't Cut Hospital Heart Attacks, Death Rates (HealthDay)
- Surgery a Boon for Most Common Form of Epilepsy (HealthDay)
- TV, Internet Causing Kids Harm (HealthDay)
- Monday, December 1:Return to top
- Antibiotics Largest Cause of Drug-Induced Liver Damage (HealthDay)
- Blood Supply: Improving Safety in the Caribbean and Africa (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- FDA Reports Significant Progress in Protecting the Food Supply (Food and Drug Administration)
- Few Young Adults Seek Treatment for Psych Disorders (HealthDay)
- Guideline Urges HIV Tests for All Patients 13 and Older (HealthDay)
- Health Needs of Autistic Children Often Unmet (HealthDay)
- Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas (National Institutes of Health)
- Low Childhood IQ Tied to Risk of Later Mental Disorders (HealthDay)
- Preemies' Low Blood Pressure Linked to SIDS (HealthDay)
- Radioactive 'Seed' Rx Helps Women with Implants Fight Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
- Scans Show Sound-Processing Deficits in Autistic Kids (HealthDay)
- Vitamin D Vital for the Heart (HealthDay)
- Young Gymnasts Facing Broad Range of New Injuries (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, December 31:Return to top
November 2008
- Friday, November 28:Return to top
- Thursday, November 27:Return to top
- Contact Lens Cases Often Contaminated (HealthDay)
- Experimental TB Drug Explodes Bacteria from the Inside Out (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- Wednesday, November 26:Return to top
- Anesthesia Type Won't Influence Neck Artery Surgery Outcomes (HealthDay)
- CT Scans Can Spot Blocked Arteries (HealthDay)
- Drug to Prevent Preterm Labor Shows Little Benefit (HealthDay)
- FDA Acts to Reduce Risk of Salmonella Infections (Food and Drug Administration)
- Genes May Predict Lymphoma Treatment Outcome (HealthDay)
- Hair Beads Spurring Head Trauma in Kids (HealthDay)
- Hairspray Exposure Ups Risk for Birth Defect in Sons (HealthDay)
- Improper Microwaving Led to Pot Pie-Salmonella Outbreak (HealthDay)
- Over-The-Phone Weight Loss Counseling Works (HealthDay)
- Religion May Help Extend Your Life (HealthDay)
- Variations in Gene Activity Can Predict the Survival of Patients with Lymphoma (National Cancer Institute)
- Tuesday, November 25:Return to top
- A Third of Medicare Clients Unfamiliar with Benefits (HealthDay)
- Annual Report to the Nation Finds Declines in Cancer Incidence and Death Rates; Special Feature Reveals Wide Variations in Lung Cancer Trends across States (National Cancer Institute)
- Bad Bosses Are Hard on the Heart (HealthDay)
- Chromosome Linked to Diabetics' Heart Risks (HealthDay)
- Depression's Behavior Changes Linked to Heart Risks (HealthDay)
- Diabetics Spend Thousands More on Care (HealthDay)
- Exhaust from Railroad Diesel Linked to Lung Ailments (HealthDay)
- Gene Test Could Predict Colon Cancer's Return (HealthDay)
- Limited Value Found for First-Generation Heart Pumps (HealthDay)
- Live Chickens on Trucks Could Transmit Dangerous Germs (HealthDay)
- NATA Offers Tips on How to Stay Motivated and in Shape during the Winter Months (National Athletic Trainers' Association) - Links to PDF
- New System Improves Distribution of Donated Livers (HealthDay)
- Some Breast Cancers May Regress on Their Own (HealthDay)
- Steroid Inhalers Raise Pneumonia Risk for Lung Disease Patients (HealthDay)
- U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time (HealthDay)
- Weight Boosts Older Women's Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Monday, November 24:Return to top
- Avandia's Heart Risk Higher than Others in Its Class (HealthDay)
- Clue to Cause of Epileptic Seizures Discovered (HealthDay)
- Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring Predicts Risks (HealthDay)
- FDA Approves New Drug to Alleviate Moderate to Severe Pain (Food and Drug Administration)
- Fewer Than 1 in 10 Nurses Now Smoke (HealthDay)
- Gasping Is Good When It Comes to Cardiac Arrest (HealthDay)
- Growth Hormone Won't Fight ALS (HealthDay)
- Hypertension May Hit Black Males Earlier (HealthDay)
- NATA Recommends 10 Steps to Combat Low Back Pain Especially during the Holiday Months (National Athletic Trainers' Association) - Links to PDF
- New Migraine Drug Shows Promise (HealthDay)
- Parents Often Choose ER for Routine Kids' Care (HealthDay)
- Promacta Approved for Rare Blood Disorder (HealthDay)
- Study Calls for Greater Scrutiny Of 'Off-Label' Drug Use (HealthDay)
- Ultrasound Can Help Break up DVTs (HealthDay)
- 5 Million People a Year Use Self-Help Addiction Programs (HealthDay)
- Friday, November 21:Return to top
- Aquarobics May Help Ease Labor (HealthDay)
- Autumn Babies More Prone to Asthma (HealthDay)
- Celebrate Life: World AIDS Day 2008 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Estrogen May Explain Why Women with Cystic Fibrosis Suffer More (HealthDay)
- Getting Tough on Bullying (HealthDay)
- High Blood Pressure Stalks Many Americans (HealthDay)
- Long-Term Erythromycin Cut COPD Complications (HealthDay)
- New Type of Ebola Virus Discovered (HealthDay)
- Study of Ancient and Modern Plagues Finds Common Features (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- Thursday, November 20:Return to top
- CDC Monitors Shortage of Hib Vaccine (HealthDay)
- Dental Implants Need More Work than Root Canals (HealthDay)
- FDA Acts to Avoid Shortage and Strengthen the Safety of Sucraid (Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Severe Form of Epilepsy (Food and Drug Administration)
- Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism (HealthDay)
- Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids' Heart Risks (HealthDay)
- Smokeout '08: The Perfect Time to Quit (HealthDay)
- Specialized Stroke Care Improves Outcomes (HealthDay)
- Texting Food Diaries Helps Kids Stick with Diets (HealthDay)
- U.S. Lags on HIV Testing Goals (HealthDay)
- Vitamin D Deficit Could Lead to Heart Woes (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, November 19:Return to top
- ADHD Medications Do Not Cause Genetic Damage in Children (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
- Airway Transplant Aided by Stem Cells a Medical First (HealthDay)
- Child-Care Relationships Tied to Kids' Stress Levels (HealthDay)
- Compound Tied to Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia (HealthDay)
- Early HIV Treatment Best for Babies (HealthDay)
- Genetic Testing No Real Help in Predicting Type 2 Diabetes (HealthDay)
- Growth Hormone Boost May Not Slow Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
- Long-Term Antibiotic Use Affects 'Good' Gut Bacteria (HealthDay)
- New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics (HealthDay)
- Patient's Race Doesn't Affect Emergency Room Care (HealthDay)
- Researchers ID Suite of Genes in Aging Process (HealthDay)
- Spinal Anesthesia Doesn't Cause Restless Leg Syndrome (HealthDay)
- Study to Examine Early, Inherited Form of Alzheimer's (National Institute on Aging)
- Technique Tracks Cancer-Killing Cells (HealthDay)
- ADHD Medications Do Not Cause Genetic Damage in Children
- Tuesday, November 18:Return to top
- Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Moms, Babies (HealthDay)
- Cancer Drug Ups Risk of Clots in Veins (HealthDay)
- Cancer Drugs May Treat Type 1 Diabetes (HealthDay)
- Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring (HealthDay)
- China Documents First Case of Tick-Borne Disease Spread (HealthDay)
- Genetic Trait Could Predict Lung Cancer (HealthDay)
- Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory (GEM) Study Fails To Show Benefit in Preventing Dementia in the Elderly (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
- Ginkgo No Shield Against Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
- Home-Based Programs Benefit Older Cancer Survivors (HealthDay)
- Indigo Ointment Benefits Psoriasis Patients (HealthDay)
- Non-AIDS Cancer Risk Higher for Those with HIV (HealthDay)
- Robots May Come to Aging Boomers' Rescue (HealthDay)
- Some Pregnancy-Related Complications Minimized for Women Who Have Had Weight-Loss Surgery (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- Vitamin C, E Supplements Won't Help Prevent Cancer (HealthDay)
- Wrinkle Fillers Need Better Label Warnings: FDA Panel (HealthDay)
- 2nd Generation Antidepressants Prove Effective (HealthDay)
- Monday, November 17:Return to top
- Assisted Reproductive Technology Linked to Birth Defects (HealthDay)
- Drugs to Treat Lung Damage in Preemies May Harm Brain (HealthDay)
- Family History: Collect Information for Your Child's Health (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Family History Ups Breast Cancer Risk Even Without BRCA Gene (HealthDay)
- Fewer Brain 'Tangles' May Mean Smarter Old Age (HealthDay)
- Gene Screen Might Predict Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
- Health Tips for Students Studying Abroad (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- It's Turkey Time: Safely Prepare Your Holiday Meal (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Nearly 1 in 3 Asthma Cases May Be Misdiagnosed (HealthDay)
- Smoking, Drinking Raise Risks of Esophagus, Stomach Cancer (HealthDay)
- Smoking May Harm the Egg, Embryo (HealthDay)
- Stay Upbeat, Exercise to Help Prevent Cancer in Old Age (HealthDay)
- Study Shows Assisted Reproductive Technology Is Associated with Increased Risk of Birth Defects (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Study Singles Out Beachgoers' Skin Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Toxic Chemicals Blamed for Gulf War Illness (HealthDay)
- Wealthy More Likely to Have Breast Reconstruction (HealthDay)
- Sunday, November 16:Return to top
- Bowel Prep Harder on Women Than Men (HealthDay)
- Friday, November 14:Return to top
- Blood Sugar Control Helps Diabetics Preserve Sight (HealthDay)
- EKG Not Strong Predictor of Heart Risk (HealthDay)
- High-Fat Diet While Pregnant May Produce Obese Kids (HealthDay)
- IV 'Ice Slurry' Quickly Cools Body for Surgeries (HealthDay)
- Lung Cancer Genetics Different in Black Patients (HealthDay)
- Lung Cancer Patients Get Blamed for Their Disease (HealthDay)
- New CDC Study Finds Community Physical Activity Programs Are Money Well Spent (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- New Program Teaches Preschoolers Reading Skills, Getting Along with Others (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
- Peppermint Oil, Fiber Can Fight Irritable Bowel (HealthDay)
- Post-Workout Snack May Hamper Weight Loss (HealthDay)
- Pregnant Rural Women More at Risk (HealthDay)
- Saturated Fats Linked to Cancer of Small Intestine (HealthDay)
- Sharing the Road -- Large Trucks and Road Safety (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Unique Bone Marrow Transplant Said to Cure Sickle Cell (HealthDay)
- Younger Men Fare Best After Hip Joint Resurfacing (HealthDay)
- Thursday, November 13:Return to top
- Booze Taxes Lower Alcohol-Linked Deaths (HealthDay)
- HIV Vaccine Failure Still Brings Insights (HealthDay)
- Lung Cancer May Be Deadlier for Men (HealthDay)
- New Survey Suggests Growing Awareness of COPD, Nation's Fourth Leading Killer (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- Pelvic Inflammation Puts Girls at Risk for Repeat Sexually Transmitted Infections (HealthDay)
- Poor Night Vision May Predict Age-Related Eye Disease (HealthDay)
- Slightly Lower Adult Smoking Rates (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Traces of Corn Found in Almost All Fast Food (HealthDay)
- U.S. Won't Meet 2010 No-Smoking Goals (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, November 12:Return to top
- Death Rates Higher for Minority Children Awaiting Heart Transplant (HealthDay)
- Excess Weight Ups Risk of Death, No Matter Where it Collects (HealthDay)
- FDA Warns Public of Extortion Scam by FDA Impersonators (Food and Drug Administration)
- Gender Matches Benefit Heart Transplants (HealthDay)
- High Blood Fat Levels Tied to Ischemic Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
- Only Half of Multiple Sclerosis Patients Respond to Interferon Therapy (HealthDay)
- Scientists Unravel Mystery of Tamoxifen Resistance (HealthDay)
- Way to Rescue Tired Immune Cells Fighting HIV Found (HealthDay)
- With Angioplasty, More Is Better (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, November 11:Return to top
- After Decades, Decreases in Heart Risk Factors Level Off (HealthDay)
- Beta Blocker Use Questioned in Non-Heart Surgery (HealthDay)
- 'Cognitive Reserve' May Help Fight Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
- Drug-Resistant TB Declines in United States (HealthDay)
- Florida Vision Test Law: Fewer Traffic Deaths Among Elderly (HealthDay)
- Flu Shots Lower Risk of Blood Clots (HealthDay)
- Gains Against Heart Failure Reported (HealthDay)
- Joyful Music in Tune with Heart Health (HealthDay)
- Lipoprotein Levels May Predict Women's Hypertension Risk (HealthDay)
- Long-Term Help Regimen Cut Heart Attack Recurrence (HealthDay)
- Lymph Node Shots Tested for Grass Pollen Allergy (HealthDay)
- New Type of Stent Shows Promise (HealthDay)
- Obese Kids Have Old Arteries (HealthDay)
- Retired NFL Players Don't Face Greater Heart Risk (HealthDay)
- Study Questions Screening Heart Attack Patients for Depression (HealthDay)
- Monday, November 10:Return to top
- Aspirin Doesn't Guard Diabetics Against Heart Disease (HealthDay)
- Asthma 'Rescue' Inhalers Are Changing (HealthDay)
- Coated Stents Best for Heart Patients with Diabetes (HealthDay)
- Freezing Ovaries Preserves Fertility, Scientists Report (HealthDay)
- Heart Failure Hospitalizations Up Sharply (HealthDay)
- Heart Valves Fashioned from Stem Cells in Umbilical Cord Blood (HealthDay)
- High Temps Degrade Contact Lens Solution (HealthDay)
- Hispanics Less Likely to Get Repeat Artery Surgery (HealthDay)
- MP3 Player Headphones May Throw Off Cardiac Devices (HealthDay)
- National Prematurity Awareness Month (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Speed Not Always of the Essence with Heart Cases in ER (HealthDay)
- Statement from Elizabeth G. Nabel, M.D., Director, NHLBI on New Findings on the Role of Inflammation in Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- Statin Might Help More People Fight Heart Disease Than Thought (HealthDay)
- Study Upholds Stopping Plavix Use Before Surgery (HealthDay)
- Use of Imaging Technology Skyrockets (HealthDay)
- Sunday, November 9:Return to top
- Lack of Potassium Linked to High Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
- Saturday, November 8:Return to top
- Friday, November 7:Return to top
- Active Young Women Need Calcium, Vitamin D (HealthDay)
- ER Physicians Press for New Cardiac Arrest Strategies (HealthDay)
- Gene Mutation May Cause Some Cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder (HealthDay)
- Head Injury in Young Kids May Predict ADHD Diagnosis (HealthDay)
- Pediatric Heart Surgeons May Be Best Choice for Adults (HealthDay)
- Smoking Coupled with Obesity Raises Death Risk (HealthDay)
- Thursday, November 6:Return to top
- Counseling Can Combat Youth Violence (HealthDay)
- Dermatitis Can Have Many Causes (HealthDay)
- FDA Seizes Contaminated Heparin from a Cincinnati Manufacturer (Food and Drug Administration)
- Green Areas Lower Health Inequities Between Rich, Poor (HealthDay)
- Negative Cancer Messages Backfire with Blacks (HealthDay)
- Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Dry Dog Food Continues (HealthDay)
- Stay Upbeat, Healthy to Thrive in Senior Years (HealthDay)
- Too Few Americans Aware of 'Pre-Diabetes' (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, November 5:Return to top
- FDA Reports Nationwide Recall of Mislabeled ReliOn Insulin Syringes (Food and Drug Administration)
- First-Ever Mapping of Cancer Patient's Genome (HealthDay)
- Gene Tied to Common Childhood Language Disorder (HealthDay)
- Most Parents Don't Overreact to Child Gene Tests (HealthDay)
- Researchers ID Genetic Markers for Esophageal Cancer (HealthDay)
- Two More Human Genomes Mapped (HealthDay)
- When It Comes to Prescription Drugs, Get Smart (HealthDay)
- Whole Grains Lower Risk of Heart Failure (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, November 4:Return to top
- ADHD Affects Movement More in Boys Than in Girls (HealthDay)
- Anxiety Linked to Heart Attack Can Raise Death Risk (HealthDay)
- Extended Suboxone Treatment Substantially Improves Outcomes for Opioid-Addicted Young Adults (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
- Extended Therapy Helps Drug-Addicted Teens (HealthDay)
- Folic Acid and Other B Vitamins Won't Help Prevent Cancer (HealthDay)
- Global Attention to Snakebites Is Unmet (HealthDay)
- Pediatricians Could Help Screen for Alcohol Abuse in Home (HealthDay)
- Smokers' Homes More Likely to House Hungry Kids (HealthDay)
- Study Shows Hispanics Prefer Beer (HealthDay)
- Sudden Death Risk Highest 30 Days After Heart Attack (HealthDay)
- Too Many High-Risk Teens Not Getting Flu Shots (HealthDay)
- Women's Hands Home to More Types of Germs (HealthDay)
- Monday, November 3:Return to top
- Caffeine in Pregnancy Associated with Low Birth Weight Risk (HealthDay)
- CDC Releases First Estimate of Human Papillomavirus-Associated Cancer Data (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Diabetes, Hypertension Hasten Death in Alzheimer's Patients (HealthDay)
- Earlier Vaccination Could Cut Whooping Cough Deaths (HealthDay)
- Fish Twice a Week Cuts Diabetics' Kidney Risks (HealthDay)
- Grandparent Caregivers Cut Kids' Injury Risk in Half (HealthDay)
- Keep the Germs Away: Tips for Staying Healthy (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Kids with Parent in War Zone Face Behavior Risks (HealthDay)
- Many Unlicensed Teen Drivers Put Safety Last (HealthDay)
- November Is American Diabetes Month (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- November Is Lung Cancer Awareness Month (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Primary Insomnia Tied to Brain Neurochemical Imbalance (HealthDay)
- Rainy Areas in U.S. Show Higher Autism Rates (HealthDay)
- Scans Reveal Brain Abnormalities in Fibromyalgia Patients (HealthDay)
- Sexually Charged TV Might Raise Risk of Teen Pregnancy (HealthDay)
- Study Sheds Light on Painkillers' Heart Risk (HealthDay)
- U.S. Reported 25,000 Cases of HPV-Related Cancers Annually (HealthDay)
- Use of Kids' Meds on the Increase (HealthDay)
- Sunday, November 2:Return to top
- Excess Weight Seems to Boost Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Persistent Bacterial Infection Exploits Killing Machinery of Immune Cells (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- Saturday, November 1:Return to top
- Cosmeceuticals (American Academy of Dermatology)
- In-Office & At-Home Cosmetic Procedures (American Academy of Dermatology)
- New Imaging Identifies Types of Liver Disease (HealthDay)
- Tailored Treatment Boosts Kidney Cancer Survival (HealthDay)
October 2008
- Friday, October 31:Return to top
- Almost Half of Women Have Sexual Problems (HealthDay)
- America's Pending Shortage of Cancer Doctors (HealthDay)
- Asleep or Awake, Brain Functions the Same (HealthDay)
- Excess Weight Gain During Pregnancy a Risk to Mother and Child (HealthDay)
- FDA Approves Toviaz, a New Drug to Treat Overactive Bladder (Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA Warns of Dangers of Mexican Vanilla (HealthDay)
- Kidney Patients More Susceptible to Sudden Cardiac Death (HealthDay)
- Media Affects Public Perception of Infectious Diseases (HealthDay)
- Mutant Mouse Gene Offers Clues to Hearing Loss (HealthDay)
- Preeclampsia Might Protect Against Testicular Cancer (HealthDay)
- Special Mouth Rinse Spots, Tracks Human Papillomavirus Infection (HealthDay)
- Thursday, October 30:Return to top
- Deadly in Pink: Philip Morris' New Look for Virginia Slims Cigarettes (American Lung Association)
- Halloween Candy: It's Not How Much Kids Eat, It's When (HealthDay)
- New Cases of Diagnosed Diabetes on the Rise (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: The Quiet Killer (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Research Reveals Why Tamoxifen Doesn't Always Work (HealthDay)
- Researchers Identify Mechanism and Possible Drug Treatment for Growth of Nerve Tumors in Neurofibromatosis (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
- Scientists Spot 4 New Alzheimer's Genes (HealthDay)
- Statins Lower Blood Marker for Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
- Study Identifies Three Effective Treatments for Childhood Anxiety Disorders (National Institute of Mental Health)
- Wednesday, October 29:Return to top
- Black Heart Patients Treated Less for Depression (HealthDay)
- Breast-Fed Baby May Mean Better Behaved Child (HealthDay)
- Earlier Jaundice Treatment Decreases Brain Injury in Preemies (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
- Hot Flashes, Night Sweats a Good Sign for Breast Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
- Key Blood Test Protein May Not Cause Heart Disease (HealthDay)
- Less Exposure to Violent Media Makes Youths Less Aggressive (HealthDay)
- Other Health Problems Can Delay MS Diagnosis (HealthDay)
- Red Meat Helps Spur a Food Poison Germ (HealthDay)
- Tests Could Predict Benefit from Cancer Drugs (HealthDay)
- Two Preemie Treatments May Not Help (HealthDay)
- U.S. Hospitals Lag in Patient Satisfaction (HealthDay)
- Women at Higher Risk for Pulmonary Hypertension (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, October 28:Return to top
- Biologics Don't Raise Cancer Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients (HealthDay)
- Faster Disability Claim Process for Some Cancers (American Cancer Society)
- FDA Issues Warning Letters to Bayer HealthCare for Illegally Marketing Two Unapproved Drugs (Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA Statement on Release of Bisphenol A (BPA) Subcommittee Report (Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA Warns Bayer about Two Unapproved Aspirin Products (Food and Drug Administration)
- Older Blood Boosts Chances of Infection in Transfusion Patients (HealthDay)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis May Harm Gums (HealthDay)
- Sedative Could Be Deadly in People with Seizures (HealthDay)
- Sexual Trauma Haunts Many Female Vets (HealthDay)
- Successive Births, HRT Use Boost Joint Replacement Risks (HealthDay)
- Today's Smokers More Addicted to Nicotine (HealthDay)
- Too Few Understand Diabetes' Dangers (HealthDay)
- When It Comes to Flu, the More Who Get Vaccine, the Better (HealthDay)
- Monday, October 27:Return to top
- Common Heart Drugs May Hamper Blood Thinner (HealthDay)
- Cost of Diabetes Care Has Doubled (HealthDay)
- Disparities Persist in Mental Health Care (American Psychiatric Association) - Links to PDF
- Doctors Lack Smoking Cessation Training (HealthDay)
- Etanercept, Methotrexate Safe for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (HealthDay)
- Gene Plays Key Role in Clubfoot (HealthDay)
- Genetic Approach Boosts Yeast Infection Treatment (HealthDay)
- Got Mice? Seal, Trap, and Clean Up to Control Rodents (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Healing Process Found to Backfire in Lung Patients (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
- Most Off-Label Cancer Drug Use for Palliative Care (HealthDay)
- New Drug May Strengthen Women's Bones (HealthDay)
- Osteoporosis Meds Linked to Heart Problem (HealthDay)
- Review of Prostate Cancer Prevention Study Shows No Benefit for Use of Selenium and Vitamin E Supplements (National Cancer Institute, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis a Threat to the Heart (HealthDay)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Rising among U.S. Women (HealthDay)
- Seniors Tend to Stick with End-of-Life Care Preferences (HealthDay)
- Statins Lower Risk of Clots in Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
- Travelers' Health Kit (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Sunday, October 26:Return to top
- Drug Improves Outcomes for Gout Patients (HealthDay)
- Family Flu Shots Protect Babies Before Leaving Hospital (HealthDay)
- Saturday, October 25:Return to top
- Flat Feet Associated with Knee Pain (Arthritis Foundation) - Links to PDF
- Predicting Depression in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis (Arthritis Foundation) - Links to PDF
- Women with Lupus at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease (Arthritis Foundation) - Links to PDF
- Yoga Helpful for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis (Arthritis Foundation) - Links to PDF
- Friday, October 24:Return to top
- Breast Milk Molecule Gives Mom's Immunity to Baby (HealthDay)
- Colon Cancer Drug Won't Help Those With Certain Gene Mutation (HealthDay)
- Doctors Often Prescribe Placebo Treatments (HealthDay)
- Gas Stove Emissions Boost Asthma in Inner-City Kids (HealthDay)
- Health Tip: Trick-or-Treating Safely (HealthDay)
- High Sodium Levels Don't Raise Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
- Kids Who Drink Before 15 Face Poor Health as Adults (HealthDay)
- Memory Lapses Come When 2 Parts of Brain Compete (HealthDay)
- New MS Therapies Show Promise (HealthDay)
- Scientists Come Closer to Unlocking Secrets of Common Cold (HealthDay)
- Scientists ID 3 New Candidate Genes for Schizophrenia (HealthDay)
- Struggling with Alcohol? Better Quit Smoking, Too (HealthDay)
- The Ups and Downs of 'Yo-Yo' Dieting (HealthDay)
- Thursday, October 23:Return to top
- Depression During Pregnancy May Cause Premature Birth (HealthDay)
- High Fructose Diet Inhibits Appetite Hormone (HealthDay)
- New Diet Pill Doubles Weight Loss of Current Drugs (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, October 22:Return to top
- Eating Fast Until Full Triples Overweight Risk (HealthDay)
- Food Allergies up 18% among U.S. Children (HealthDay)
- Large-Scale Genetic Study Sheds New Light on Lung Cancer, Opens Door to Individualized Treatment Strategies (National Human Genome Research Institute)
- New Cancer Patients Retain Little Medical Information (HealthDay)
- New Prostates Grown from Single Stem Cell (HealthDay)
- Researchers Find More Genes Linked to Lung Cancer (HealthDay)
- T-Cell Infusion Therapy Boosts Melanoma Survival (HealthDay)
- Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Updated (HealthDay)
- Using Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Products in Children (Food and Drug Administration)
- Tuesday, October 21:Return to top
- Chest CT Scans Detect Spread of Head, Neck Cancers (HealthDay)
- General Anesthesia Tied to Developmental Woes in Kids (HealthDay)
- Inflammation, Coagulation Tied to Non-AIDS Deaths in HIV Cases (HealthDay)
- Interventions to Promote Breast-Feeding Succeed (HealthDay)
- Kids, Adults React Equally to Allergy Patch Tests (HealthDay)
- Many Kids Lack Insurance, Despite Having Insured Parents (HealthDay)
- More than 2 Million Children with Insured Parents Are Uninsured; Most Are Low or Middle Income (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- New MRI Puts Cervical Cancer into Focus (HealthDay)
- One-Quarter of Biologic Drugs Have Had Safety Issues (HealthDay)
- Sex Partners Get STD Alerts by E-Mail (HealthDay)
- Suicide Rates Rise Among Baby Boomers (HealthDay)
- 3-D Doppler Ultrasound Helps ID Breast Cancers (HealthDay)
- Monday, October 20:Return to top
- Acrylamide Doesn't Raise Gastrointestinal Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Education Helps Women Make Safer Tanning Choices (HealthDay)
- Heart Failure Raises Risk of Fractures (HealthDay)
- HIV Can Re-Emerge from a Single Cell (HealthDay)
- Learn about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Light-Activated Therapy Seems to Rejuvenate Aging Skin (HealthDay)
- Low Birth Weight Tied to Rise in Infant Hemangiomas (HealthDay)
- Measles Outbreaks Continue in U.S. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Minorities More Likely to Die in ER (HealthDay)
- Poverty Raises Mortality Risk with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (HealthDay)
- Questions Continue About Using Beta Blockers Before Surgery (HealthDay)
- Researchers Identify Novel Type of Antibody That Potently Inhibits HIV Infection (National Cancer Institute)
- Secondhand Smoke Worse for Children (HealthDay)
- Tests May ID Older Patients at Risk for Post-Op Delirium (HealthDay)
- Western Diet Boosts Global Heart Attack Risk 30% (HealthDay)
- Sunday, October 19:Return to top
- Saturday, October 18:Return to top
- Friday, October 17:Return to top
- Americans Losing Sight of Eye Health (HealthDay)
- Aspirin Doesn't Prevent First Heart Attack, Stroke (HealthDay)
- Doctors Often Overestimate Patients' Health Literacy (HealthDay)
- Health Tip: Choose a Safe Halloween Costume (HealthDay)
- Mammograms Remain Best Way To Spot Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
- Occasional Smoking Still Does Damage (HealthDay)
- Red Wine Compound May Slow Drinking-Linked Liver Condition (HealthDay)
- Scientists Hot on Trail of New Antibiotics (HealthDay)
- Thursday, October 16:Return to top
- Aerobics Can Reverse Mental Decline in Older Adults (HealthDay)
- 'Bug Bombs' Causing Injury (HealthDay)
- Car Surfing Kills Teens (HealthDay)
- Certain Antipsychotic Medications May Increase Risk for Heart Disease in People with Schizophrenia (National Institute of Mental Health)
- FDA Approves Updated Labeling for Psoriasis Drug Raptiva (Food and Drug Administration)
- Nicotine May Spur Breast Cancer's Spread (HealthDay)
- Overeating? Blame Your Genes (HealthDay)
- Thyroid Problems Boost Glaucoma Risk (HealthDay)
- Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Chemotherapy (HealthDay)
- Use Caution with Ayurvedic Products (Food and Drug Administration)
- Friday, October 31:Return to top
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