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Read health-related news articles from Reuters Health Information and HealthDay, plus the most recent press announcements from major medical organizations.
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Salmonella Infections
- Social Media Resources Tapped to Deliver Consumers Information on Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak (02/02/2009, Dept. of Health and Human Services)
- All Products at Georgia Peanut Plant Recalled (01/29/2009, HealthDay)
- Salmonella Common In U.S. Poultry (01/23/2009, HealthDay)
- Recall of Products Containing Peanut Butter: Salmonella Typhimurium (01/23/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
- Salmonella Infection Numbers Still Rising; Recalls Rise Also (01/21/2009, HealthDay)
- More Peanut Butter Products Join Recall List (01/20/2009, HealthDay)
- Kellogg Halts Sales of Peanut Butter Crackers (01/15/2009, HealthDay)
- Peanut Butter Linked to U.S. Salmonella Outbreak (01/13/2009, Reuters Health)
- Peanut Butter Recalled As Salmonella Search Continues (01/12/2009, HealthDay)
- Investigation of Outbreak of Infections Caused by Salmonella Typhimurium 2008-2009 (01/08/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Improper Microwaving Led to Pot Pie-Salmonella Outbreak (11/26/2008, HealthDay)
- FDA Acts to Reduce Risk of Salmonella Infections (11/26/2008, Food and Drug Administration)
- Also see MedlinePlus
Salmonella Infections
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Secondhand Smoke
- Living with a Smoker Hard on Tiny Infants (01/19/2009, Reuters Health)
- Smoke-Free Policy Leads to Dramatic, Sustained Drop in Heart Attack Hospitalizations in Pueblo, Colorado (12/31/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Second-Hand Smoke Tied to Behavior Problems in Boys (12/22/2008, Reuters Health)
- Second-Hand Smoke Tied to Fertility Problems (12/19/2008, Reuters Health)
- Almost Half of Kids Still Exposed to Secondhand Smoke (12/19/2008, HealthDay)
- Drop in Second-Hand Smoke Deaths Predicted (12/18/2008, Reuters Health)
- Secondhand Smoke Boosts Asthmatic Boys' Behavior Woes (12/10/2008, HealthDay)
- Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids' Heart Risks (11/20/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus
Secondhand Smoke
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Seniors' Health
- Living Near Big Power Line May Up Alzheimer's Risk (02/05/2009, Reuters Health)
- Vitamin D Deficiency May Harm Brain Function (02/05/2009, Reuters Health)
- Older Age Increases Risk of Clot in Lupus Patients (02/04/2009, Reuters Health)
- Older Cancer Patients Want Empathy from Providers (02/04/2009, Reuters Health)
- Fractures in Older Adults Up Death Risk (02/03/2009, HealthDay)
- Education Doesn't Slow Alzheimer's Decline (02/02/2009, HealthDay)
- Seniors Who Exercise Help Their Health (01/30/2009, HealthDay)
- Tranquilizer Use Common in High-Risk Elderly (01/29/2009, Reuters Health)
- Tai Chi May Not Reduce Fall Risk in Elderly (01/28/2009, Reuters Health)
- Hormone-Boosting Drug May Help Treat Frailty (01/27/2009, HealthDay)
- Cutting Calories May Boost Aging Brains (01/26/2009, HealthDay)
- Pain Program Reduces Bone Surgery Pain in Elderly (01/26/2009, Reuters Health)
- Elderly Car Crash Deaths Down in Last Decade (01/23/2009, HealthDay)
- Special Hospital Units Improve Care of Elderly (01/23/2009, Reuters Health)
- Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Protect Against Disabilities (01/22/2009, HealthDay)
- EPA Alerts Seniors to Carbon Monoxide Dangers (01/21/2009, HealthDay)
- Antidepressant Eases Anxiety in Older Adults (01/20/2009, HealthDay)
- Assisted Living Residents Face More Bone Risks (01/19/2009, Reuters Health)
- Obese Elderly at High Risk for Chronic Pain (01/15/2009, Reuters Health)
- Eyesight Key in Seniors' Decision to Quit Driving (01/13/2009, Reuters Health)
- Glaucoma Associated with Reading Impairments in Elderly (01/12/2009, HealthDay)
- Cold Weather May Raise Blood Pressure in Elderly (01/12/2009, HealthDay)
- Framingham Score May Not Spot Lifetime Heart Risk (01/12/2009, HealthDay)
- You're Never Too Old for a Flu Shot (01/09/2009, HealthDay)
- Studies Challenge Framingham Risk Score (01/09/2009, HealthDay)
- Longer Sleep Tied to Worse Cholesterol in Seniors (01/08/2009, Reuters Health)
- Implanted Defibrillators Benefit Older People (01/06/2009, HealthDay)
- Diabetes Epidemic Now Poses Challenges for Nursing Homes (01/05/2009, HealthDay)
- Many Elderly Can Improve Their Walking Ability (12/30/2008, Reuters Health)
- Liver Transplants from Elderly Donors Are Safe (12/29/2008, Reuters Health)
- Drug Combinations Putting Seniors at Risk (12/23/2008, HealthDay)
- Brain Adjusts to Cope with Life's Upsets (12/16/2008, HealthDay)
- For Elderly, Blood Pressure Spikes Mar Thinking (12/15/2008, Reuters Health)
- Playing Video Games May Boost Older Brains (12/11/2008, HealthDay)
- Researchers ID Suite of Genes in Aging Process (11/19/2008, HealthDay)
- Robots May Come to Aging Boomers' Rescue (11/18/2008, HealthDay)
- Stay Upbeat, Exercise to Help Prevent Cancer in Old Age (11/17/2008, HealthDay)
- Fewer Brain 'Tangles' May Mean Smarter Old Age (11/17/2008, HealthDay)
- Florida Vision Test Law: Fewer Traffic Deaths Among Elderly (11/11/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus
Seniors' Health
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Sleep Disorders
- Inflammation May Play Role in Sleep Duration (02/02/2009, HealthDay)
- Support Cells, Not Neurons, Lull the Brain to Sleep (01/28/2009, National Institute on Aging, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Mental Health)
- Problems Tied to Obesity Also Seem to Affect Sleep (01/23/2009, HealthDay)
- Physical Exercise May Ease Nocturnal Leg Movement (01/13/2009, Reuters Health)
- Lack of Sleep Linked to Common Cold (01/12/2009, HealthDay)
- Insomnia Costs Billions in Lost Productivity (01/01/2009, HealthDay)
- Obese Kids Who Snore More Sleepy in the Daytime (12/29/2008, Reuters Health)
- Sleep Disorder Could Signal Neurological Disease (12/24/2008, HealthDay)
- Proper Sleep May Help Clear Arteries (12/23/2008, HealthDay)
- Zolpimist Approved for Insomnia (12/22/2008, HealthDay)
- Undiagnosed Sleep Problems May Lead to Long Term Health Issues (12/10/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- To Sleep, Perchance to Remember (12/05/2008, HealthDay)
- Drug Effective for Temporary Sleep Disruptions (12/02/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus
Sleep Disorders
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Smoking
- Smoking, Metabolic Problem Raises Heart Risk (02/04/2009, Reuters Health)
- Mom's, Dad's Tobacco Use Influences Teens' Smoking (01/28/2009, Reuters Health)
- Menthol Cigarettes the Most Addictive (01/15/2009, HealthDay)
- Photos of Smokers Trigger Brain Reaction in Those Trying to Quit (01/12/2009, HealthDay)
- Alzheimer's Risk Upped in Senior Smokers (01/09/2009, Reuters Health)
- Family History of Aneurysm Raises Stroke Risk for Smokers (01/07/2009, HealthDay)
- Smoke-Free Policy Leads to Dramatic, Sustained Drop in Heart Attack Hospitalizations in Pueblo, Colorado (12/31/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Smoking Ups Risk of Common Heart Rhythm Problem (12/26/2008, Reuters Health)
- Gene Variant Tied to Smokers' Risk of Lung Cancer (12/22/2008, HealthDay)
- Smoking Ups Colon Cancer Risk (12/16/2008, HealthDay)
- "Safer" Cigarette Smoke Just as Harmful to Embryos (12/16/2008, Reuters Health)
- Fewer Than 1 in 10 Nurses Now Smoke (11/24/2008, HealthDay)
- Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids' Heart Risks (11/20/2008, HealthDay)
- Genetic Trait Could Predict Lung Cancer (11/18/2008, HealthDay)
- Smoking May Harm the Egg, Embryo (11/17/2008, HealthDay)
- U.S. Won't Meet 2010 No-Smoking Goals (11/13/2008, HealthDay)
- Slightly Lower Adult Smoking Rates (11/13/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Also see MedlinePlus
Smoking
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Stroke
- Quick Stroke Treatment Improves Outcomes (02/05/2009, HealthDay)
- Chickenpox Vaccine Not Tied to Strokes in Kids (01/27/2009, Reuters Health)
- Good Blood Pressure Control Cuts Stroke Risk (01/22/2009, Reuters Health)
- Metabolic Syndrome Raises Risk of Stroke (01/22/2009, Reuters Health)
- Simple Exercise Keeps Brain at Top of Its Game (01/20/2009, HealthDay)
- Physically Able Stroke Patients Often Sedentary (01/19/2009, Reuters Health)
- Sleep Apnea Seems to Wear Down the Brain (01/15/2009, HealthDay)
- Framingham Score May Not Spot Lifetime Heart Risk (01/12/2009, HealthDay)
- Inflammation Markers May Help Predict Stroke Risk (01/08/2009, HealthDay)
- Family History of Aneurysm Raises Stroke Risk for Smokers (01/07/2009, HealthDay)
- Study Finds Favorable Trends in Stroke (01/02/2009, Reuters Health)
- Headache Before Stroke More Common in Migraineurs (12/31/2008, Reuters Health)
- Stroke Deaths Unexplained by Customary Risk Factors (12/30/2008, Reuters Health)
- Large Waist Size a Good Predictor of Stroke Risk (12/25/2008, Reuters Health)
- Depression, Anxiety Hinder Quality of Life After Stroke (12/18/2008, HealthDay)
- Small Doses of Carbon Monoxide Might Help Stroke Victims (12/16/2008, HealthDay)
- Program Aids Hospital Compliance with Stroke Guidelines (12/16/2008, HealthDay)
- High-Dose Supplements May Improve Stroke Rehab (12/16/2008, Reuters Health)
- Deaths from Heart Disease, Stroke Down 30% (12/15/2008, HealthDay)
- Vitamin D Vital for the Heart (12/01/2008, HealthDay)
- Specialized Stroke Care Improves Outcomes (11/20/2008, HealthDay)
- High Blood Fat Levels Tied to Ischemic Stroke Risk (11/12/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus
Stroke
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Surgery
- U.S. Outpatient Surgeries on the Rise (01/28/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Pain Program Reduces Bone Surgery Pain in Elderly (01/26/2009, Reuters Health)
- Robot Assistant as Good as Human in Some Surgery (01/21/2009, Reuters Health)
- Surgeon's Checklist Saves Lives (01/14/2009, HealthDay)
- Getting HIV from Your Surgeon Highly Unlikely (01/08/2009, Reuters Health)
- Surgeons Often Are Blamed When Hip Replacements Fail (01/02/2009, HealthDay)
- Depression, Age Linked to Post-Prostatectomy Pain (12/31/2008, Reuters Health)
- Quit-Smoking Program Cuts Postop Complications (12/18/2008, Reuters Health)
- IV 'Ice Slurry' Quickly Cools Body for Surgeries (11/14/2008, HealthDay)
- Beta Blocker Use Questioned in Non-Heart Surgery (11/11/2008, HealthDay)
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Surgery
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