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May 2009
- Monday, May 4:Return to top
- Brain Anatomy Could Point to Autism (HealthDay)
- Bullying May Make Kids Psychotic (Reuters Health)
- Dad's Mental Health Affects Children Too (Reuters Health)
- Delivering Chemo Directly Into Brain Tumors Shows Promise (HealthDay)
- Diluted Bleach Baths Ease Kids' Eczema (HealthDay)
- Early Alzheimer's Hinders Brain's Effort to Sort Information (HealthDay)
- Early Detection of Melanoma Plus Regular Skin Exams Is Vital For Beating Disease (American Academy of Dermatology)
- Focusing on CPR Improves Survival (HealthDay)
- Gel Effective for Women with Overactive Bladder (Reuters Health)
- Genetic Study Confirms the Immune System's Role in Narcolepsy
(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Hospital Volume Imperfect Gauge of Cancer Surgery Outcomes (HealthDay)
- Melanoma and Pregnancy: What Every Woman Needs to Know about the Risks, Prognosis (American Academy of Dermatology)
- More Kids Being Hurt by Falling Furniture (HealthDay)
- More Low-Income Kids Are Getting Vaccinated (HealthDay)
- New Data Analysis Shows Possible Link between Childhood Obesity and Allergies (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
- New Early Detection Studies of Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers Launched Today (National Cancer Institute)
- Screening the One You Love for Skin Cancer (American Academy of Dermatology)
- Skin Cancer Is an Equal-Opportunity Health Threat (American Academy of Dermatology)
- Smoking Packs a Tougher Wallop for Women (HealthDay)
- Stopping Antidepressants Boosts Risk of PMS Relapse (HealthDay)
- Swine Flu Cases Still Up, but U.S. Officials Are Guardedly Optimistic (HealthDay)
- Viewing Adult-Themed TV Tied to Earlier Sex for Teens (HealthDay)
- Vitamin D Often Low in Mothers and Newborns (Reuters Health)
- Volunteering May Increase Retirees' Lifespan (Reuters Health)
- Weak Hips May Lead to Runners' Lower-Leg Injuries (Reuters Health)
- 1976 Swine Flu Outbreak Offers Echoes, Lessons Today (HealthDay)
- Sunday, May 3:Return to top
- Black Youths with High Blood Pressure May Face Elevated Heart Risks (HealthDay)
- Swine Flu: A Primer (HealthDay)
- Swine Flu Outbreak Not a Pandemic at This Point (HealthDay)
- Saturday, May 2:Return to top
- Friday, May 1:Return to top
- Anemia Drugs May Raise Death Risk in Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
- Can't Control Junk Food Cravings? Blame the Brain (HealthDay)
- Cholesterol Drugs May Help in Cardiac Emergency (HealthDay)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Raises Risk for Some Cancers (HealthDay)
- Drink a Little Wine, Live a Little Longer (HealthDay)
- Drink Away Dementia? (HealthDay)
- Drug Combo Helps with Repeat Cancers in Women (Reuters Health)
- FDA, FTC Warn Public of Fraudulent 2009 H1N1 Influenza Products (Food and Drug Administration)
- Hearing Loss Tops Parents' Concern For Kids (HealthDay)
- More Educated Choose Healthier Foods, But Pay More (HealthDay)
- Nighttime Urination Linked to Higher Death Rate Among Elderly (HealthDay)
- Prescription Training Puts Docs in Shoes of Older Patients (HealthDay)
- Reverence for Life Aids Recovery from Heart Surgery (Reuters Health)
- Treating Sleep Disorders May Ease ADHD Symptoms (HealthDay)
- U.S. Antiviral Supplies Tighten as Prescriptions Soar (Reuters Health)
- Vitamin E, Selenium and Soy Won't Prevent Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
- Warning on Hydroxycut Products (Food and Drug Administration)
- Monday, May 4:Return to top
April 2009
- Thursday, April 30:Return to top
- About 1 in 5 Americans Say They Are Disabled (Reuters Health)
- Breast Self-Exam Rates Go up with Counseling (HealthDay)
- FDA Mandates New Warnings for Botox (HealthDay)
- Folic Acid Might Offer Allergy Relief (HealthDay)
- Healthy Items on Menu Make Unhealthy Picks Easier (Reuters Health)
- Leukemia Risk from Multiple Sclerosis Drug May Be Up (HealthDay)
- Mexico Begins Shutting down as Flu Fears Spread (Reuters Health)
- Millions of Kids Live with Substance-Abusing Parents (HealthDay)
- Number of U.S. Adults Reporting Disabilities Is Increasing (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Swine Flu Infections Surpass 100 in U.S. (HealthDay)
- Swine Flu Vaccine Still Months Away (HealthDay)
- Young Women's Breast Tissue Offers Clues to Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, April 29:Return to top
- Common Drug Eases Restless Legs Syndrome (HealthDay)
- Critically Ill Patients Lack Vitamin D (HealthDay)
- First Swine Flu Death Reported in U.S. (HealthDay)
- Gene Therapy Improves Diabetic Neuropathy in Study (HealthDay)
- IAEA Urges Scheme to Track Radiation in Patients (Reuters Health)
- Kids Who Die from Cold Meds Often Very Young (Reuters Health)
- Minorities to Bear Brunt of Rise in U.S. Cancer Cases (HealthDay)
- More Than Half of Americans Living with Dirty Air (HealthDay)
- New Treatment Combo Better against Hepatitis C (HealthDay)
- Normal Vaccine Response Possible in Kids with HIV (Reuters Health)
- Remembrance of Fat May Be at Root of Cravings (HealthDay)
- Urine Test for Heart Disease Shows Promise (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, April 28:Return to top
- Acrylamide Doesn't Raise Lung Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- As Literacy Improves, so Might Happiness (HealthDay)
- Automated Calls May Help Doctors Monitor Patients (HealthDay)
- Clinics Less Likely to Refer Heart Patients to Cardiologists (HealthDay)
- Computerized Scan Detects Heart Disease (HealthDay)
- FDA Requires Additional Labeling for Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers and Fever Reducers to Help Consumers Use Products Safely (Food and Drug Administration)
- Gene Alteration May Affect Breast Cancer Therapy (HealthDay)
- 'Good' Cholesterol May Guard against MS Disability (Reuters Health)
- Lifestyle Factors Tied to Older Adults' Diabetes Risk (HealthDay)
- Researchers Find First Common Autism Gene (Reuters Health)
- Risk of Autism Tied to Genes that Influence Brain Cell Connections (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Mental Health)
- Smoking, Hypertension Each Account for 1 in 5 U.S. Deaths (HealthDay)
- Testing for Swine Flu No Easy Feat, Expert Says (Reuters Health)
- U.S. Swine Flu Cases Surpass 60 (HealthDay)
- Monday, April 27:Return to top
- Autism Tied to Older Moms, Breech Birth (HealthDay)
- CDC Responds to Swine Flu Outbreak Among Humans (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Circumcision Can Reduce AIDS Risk, Study Shows (HealthDay)
- Countries Unite to Reduce Animal Use in Product Toxicity Testing Worldwide (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
- Current Vaccines Will Not Stop Swine Flu (Reuters Health)
- Drug May Help Against Inflammatory Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
- Easing Job Stress May Ward Off Depression (Reuters Health)
- Experts Back Away from Annual PSA Test (HealthDay)
- FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Influenza Medicines, Diagnostic Test in Response to Swine Flu Outbreak in Humans (Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA Warns Of Salmonella In Sprouts (Reuters Health)
- Heart, Bone Problems May Follow Prostate Cancer Treatment (HealthDay)
- Infant Immunization (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Investigation of an Outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul Infections Linked to Raw Alfalfa Sprouts (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Medication Errors Could Be Cut (HealthDay)
- Meds Help Kids with ADHD in Classroom (HealthDay)
- Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools: Leading the Way toward Healthier Youth (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Pregnant Women With Epilepsy Should Avoid Valproate (HealthDay)
- Resources for Paralysis (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Statins Guard Against Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
- Universal Flu Vaccine Shows Promise (HealthDay)
- Well Water Might Raise Bladder Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- What Every Woman Should Know about Alcohol and Pregnancy (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- 40 Swine Flu Cases Now Reported in U.S. (HealthDay)
- Sunday, April 26:Return to top
- Drug and Vaccine Makers on Standby Over Swine Flu (Reuters Health)
- Raw Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to Salmonella Contamination (Food and Drug Administration)
- U.S. Declares Public Health Emergency in Response to Swine Flu (HealthDay)
- World Flu Epidemic Fear Rises, Mexicans Shelter (Reuters Health)
- Saturday, April 25:Return to top
- Flu Pandemic Concern Grows with More U.S. Cases (Reuters Health)
- Hidden Salt in Diet Haunts Many with Heart Failure (HealthDay)
- Many Who Should Use Statins Don't (HealthDay)
- WHO Warns of Possible Pandemic as Mexico Seeks to Contain Swine Flu (HealthDay)
- Friday, April 24:Return to top
- Abnormal Heartbeat After Bypass a Bad Sign (HealthDay)
- Combat Duty Harms Long-Term Health of Vets (HealthDay)
- Coordination Has Led to Quicker Heart Treatment (HealthDay)
- Cryptosporidiosis Under-Recognized in the Elderly (Reuters Health)
- Don't Lower Age for Cervical Cancer Test, Study Urges (HealthDay)
- FDA Approves Monthly Injectable Drug for Treating Three Types of Immune-Related Arthritis (Food and Drug Administration)
- First Vessel Graft Grown from Kidney Patients' Own Cells (HealthDay)
- Hysterectomy Plus Ovary Removal Possibly Harmful (Reuters Health)
- Limited English May Be Life-Threatening (HealthDay)
- Lowered HRT Use May Have Cut Heart Attacks (HealthDay)
- Marijuana Is Option to Unpleasant Meds, Teens Say (HealthDay)
- Mother's Antibodies May Contribute to Autism (Reuters Health)
- New Centers Begin Recruiting for National Children's Study (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
- Nicotine May Squelch Feelings of Anger (HealthDay)
- Racial Disparity in Death Rate May Be Avoidable (HealthDay)
- Rates of Preventive Mastectomy Rising in U.S. (Reuters Health)
- Reduce Suffering, Urge Heart Failure Patients and Caregivers (HealthDay)
- Too Few Screened for Abdominal Aneurysm, Study Says (HealthDay)
- With Peripheral Artery Disease, Med Adherence Is Low (HealthDay)
- World Malaria Day: Counting on Research to Eradicate Malaria (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- Thursday, April 23:Return to top
- After Weight Loss, Lower-Fat Diets May Be Best (Reuters Health)
- Agent Orange Exposure Tied to Prostate Cancer Return (HealthDay)
- As Earth Warms, Lyme Disease Could Flourish (HealthDay)
- Evaluation Shows Significant Improvement in Local Hospitals' Disaster Preparedness (Dept. of Health and Human Services)
- Family History of Asthma Boosts Odds Almost 6 Times (HealthDay)
- Home Teeth Whiteners May Weaken Enamel (Reuters Health)
- Kids Given Photos of Sunburn Damage Covered up Better (HealthDay)
- Medicare Change May Impact Black Kidney Patients (HealthDay)
- National Infant Immunization Week Highlights Importance of Protecting Infants (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Pregnant and Older May Mean More Complications (HealthDay)
- Safety Measures Urged for Tree-Care Workers (HealthDay)
- Scientists Find New Way to Create Stem Cells (HealthDay)
- Seven People in U.S. Hit by Strange New Swine Flu (Reuters Health)
- Teen Weight Gain May Mean More Adult Belly Fat (Reuters Health)
- USDA and NIH Funded International Science Consortium Publishes Analysis of Domestic Cattle Genome Sequence (National Human Genome Research Institute)
- Wednesday, April 22:Return to top
- Binge Drinking May Damage Teens' Brains (HealthDay)
- Double-Lung Transplant Better for Long-Term Survival (HealthDay)
- Eating Charred, Well-done Meat May Increase Pancreatic Cancer Risk (American Cancer Society)
- Fatty Fish May Cut Heart Failure Risk in Men (HealthDay)
- Gene Studies Reveal Cancer's Secrets (HealthDay)
- Genes May Alter Alcohol's Effect on Fetus (HealthDay)
- HRT May Protect Women from Colon Cancer (HealthDay)
- More Americans Experiencing Gaps in Health Coverage (HealthDay)
- New Understanding of Dengue Virus Points Way to Possible Therapies for Dengue Fever (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- Obesity May Hide Fetal Abnormalities on Ultrasounds (HealthDay)
- Osteoporosis Drugs Might Not Raise Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Painkillers May Not Protect Against Dementia (HealthDay)
- Plant-Based Flavonoid May Cut Ovarian Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
- Soy May Not Lead to Denser Breasts (HealthDay)
- Staying Slim Is Good for the Environment (HealthDay)
- Timing May Matter in Organ Donation Decisions (HealthDay)
- Updated FDA Action on Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Tablets (Food and Drug Administration)
- U.S. Spends $9 Billion on Child Mental Illness (Reuters Health)
- Vegetable Juice May Help with Weight Loss (Reuters Health)
- Vitamin K May Boost Effects of Cancer Pill Nexavar (Reuters Health)
- Tuesday, April 21:Return to top
- Breakfast May Alter Fat Burning during Exercise (Reuters Health)
- Breast-Feeding a Boon to Mom's Heart (HealthDay)
- Burned Meat Linked to Pancreatic Cancer (Reuters Health)
- Distance No Bar to Kidney Transplants in Remote Areas (HealthDay)
- Doctor's Training Affects Defibrillator Implant Results (HealthDay)
- Drug Seen Useful in Preventing Diabetes (Reuters Health)
- Experts Highlight Inroads to Preventing Cancer (HealthDay)
- FDA Researchers Contribute Insights into Avian Flu Virus (Food and Drug Administration)
- Genes Hike Melanoma Risk Even in Those Who Tan Well (HealthDay)
- Organ Failure, Sedative Use in ICU May Lead to Depression (HealthDay)
- Resuscitated Newborns at Risk for Lower IQs (HealthDay)
- Transition From Home to Hospital Rarely Seamless (HealthDay)
- Wine May Guard against Lymphoma Recurrence (HealthDay)
- 5.5 Million Americans Paralyzed, Study Finds (Reuters Health)
- Monday, April 20:Return to top
- Administrative Professionals' Health and Safety (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Almost 1 in 10 Young Video Game Users 'Addicted' (HealthDay)
- Doctor-Patient Talks Key to Blacks Getting Cancer Screens (HealthDay)
- Free Online Toolkit Provides Standard Measures for Genome and Population Studies (National Human Genome Research Institute)
- Fructose-Sweetened Drinks Up Metabolic Syndrome Risk (HealthDay)
- Having Psoriasis Raises Risk of Diabetes, Hypertension (HealthDay)
- Hospital Label No Guarantee of Better Weight Surgery (Reuters Health)
- It's Spring-Time to Prevent Lyme Disease (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Kids and Veggies: Offer Them and They Will Eat (HealthDay)
- NIDA Launches Drug Use Screening Tools for Physicians (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
- Older Men Need to Take Closer Look for Melanomas (HealthDay)
- Outgoing Nature Could Get You to 100 (HealthDay)
- Radiation Exposure Linked to Aggressive Thyroid Cancers (HealthDay)
- Researchers Discover Potential Functional Role of Genetic Variation in Prostate Cancer Risk (National Cancer Institute)
- Robotic Surgery Practical for Some Head, Neck Tumors (HealthDay)
- 'Silent' Heart Attacks More Common Than Thought (HealthDay)
- Stressed Americans Postpone Healthcare (Reuters Health)
- Study Rates Breast Cancer Risks Among Races (HealthDay)
- Targeted Treatments Show Mettle Against Advanced Cancers (HealthDay)
- U.S. Nutritionists Urge New, Not-As-Sweet Drinks (Reuters Health)
- Vaccine Safety (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Sunday, April 19:Return to top
- Cancer "Culprits" in Tobacco Smoke Revealed (Reuters Health)
- Gene Discovery Sheds Light on Childhood Cancer (Reuters Health)
- Friday, April 17:Return to top
- Addiction Drug May Help Ease Fibromyalgia (HealthDay)
- Death Certificates Incomplete for Suicide Victims (HealthDay)
- Drug May Be Dangerous for Kids with Graves' Disease (HealthDay)
- Drug May Not Help Diabetes-Related Eye Damage (HealthDay)
- Exercise During Pregnancy May Help Baby (HealthDay)
- Fitter Diabetic Men Live Longer (Reuters Health)
- Laughter May Lower Heart Attack Risk in Diabetics (HealthDay)
- Melatonin May Ease Sleep Problems in Autistic Children (HealthDay)
- Mother's Sun Exposure May Affect Kids' Bone Growth (Reuters Health)
- 'Phase 0' Trials Aim to Speed Cancer Drug Development (HealthDay)
- Poor Health Linked to PTSD Risk Among Vets (HealthDay)
- Secondhand Smoke Quickly Affects Blood Vessels (HealthDay)
- The Pill May Limit Muscle Gains in Women (HealthDay)
- Tough Laws, Higher Prices Mean Fewer Kids Smoke (HealthDay)
- Thursday, April 16:Return to top
- Acupuncture Doesn't Boost IVF Success for All (Reuters Health)
- Antidepressants Underused in the Elderly (Reuters Health)
- Child Abuse Spikes as U.S. Economy Founders (Reuters Health)
- Coffee, Tea Tied to Lower Uterine Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
- Dense Breasts Complicate Testing and Treatment (HealthDay)
- Family Ties May Help Prevent Teen Suicide (HealthDay)
- Halting Avandia Use Hikes Blood Sugar Levels (HealthDay)
- Lead Exposure in Workplace Still a Problem (HealthDay)
- Less Than Half of Young Women Screened for Chlamydia (HealthDay)
- Low Vitamin A, C Intake Tied to Asthma Risk (HealthDay)
- Survey Shows Many Want to Donate Organs, But Few Do (HealthDay)
- Uncle Chen and Lian How Brand Expanded Recall of Sauces, Oils, and Spices Contaminated with Salmonella (Food and Drug Administration)
- Vitamin D Deficiency May Raise Cesarean Risk (Reuters Health)
- Wednesday, April 15:Return to top
- Acetaminophen, Cholesterol Drugs May Help Fight Stroke (HealthDay)
- Blood Pressure Drug May Not Ease Irregular Heartbeat (HealthDay)
- Brain Scans Reveal Secrets of 'Writer's Cramp' (HealthDay)
- Deployment Takes Toll on Military Moms and Teens (HealthDay)
- Epilepsy Drug Impairs Baby's Intelligence (HealthDay)
- Excessive Meat and Dairy May Harm Sperm Quality (Reuters Health)
- Exercise Therapy Best Way to Treat Groin Pain (Reuters Health)
- Fetal Exposure to Methamphetamine May Harm Child's Brain (HealthDay)
- HIV May Be Increasing in Virulence (Reuters Health)
- Lifetime Exercise May Cut Breast Cancer Death Risk (Reuters Health)
- More Options for Less Invasive Brain Tumor Surgery (HealthDay)
- New Technology Allows Better Monitoring of Cancer Cells (HealthDay)
- Newer Antipsychotics May Boost Weight in Alzheimer's Patients (HealthDay)
- Researchers Discover New Genetic Variants Associated with Increased Risk of Stroke (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- Scientists Spot Stroke Genes (HealthDay)
- Sleep May Be Cause, Not Consequence, of Cancer Issues (HealthDay)
- Snoring: A Sign of Trouble in Preschoolers? (Reuters Health)
- Soothing Songs Please the Heart (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, April 14:Return to top
- Across the U.S., Stress Varies by Region (HealthDay)
- Asthma Plus Traffic Equals Poor Lung Function (Reuters Health)
- Asymptomatic Diabetics Don't Need Cardiac Screening (Reuters Health)
- E-Communication Might Be Outpacing Emotion (HealthDay)
- FDA Imposes Restrictions on Coast IRB Due to Violations (Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA 101: Clinical Trials and Institutional Review Boards (Food and Drug Administration)
- Former Inmates at Increased Risk for High Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
- Homeopathy Appears Compatible with Cancer Therapy (Reuters Health)
- Impotence Drugs Don't Harm Vision (HealthDay)
- Many Americans Ignore Food Recalls (Reuters Health)
- Nearly 18 Million Will Have Macular Degeneration by 2050 (HealthDay)
- Pancreatic Islets in Forefront of Diabetes Research (HealthDay)
- Radiation-Chemo Combo Boosts Lung Cancer Outcomes (HealthDay)
- Researchers Create Long-Acting Local Anesthetic (HealthDay)
- Severe Low Blood Sugar Ups Older Diabetics' Dementia Risk (HealthDay)
- Slow-Healing Bones May Get Boost from Drug (HealthDay)
- Stem Cells Buy Freedom from Insulin for Type 1 Diabetics (HealthDay)
- Monday, April 13:Return to top
- A Drop of Blood May Help Assess Cancer Therapy (HealthDay)
- Accidental EpiPen Injections Becoming More Common (Reuters Health)
- April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Aspirin Linked to Brain Microbleeds (HealthDay)
- Awareness of Alternative Therapies May Be Lacking (HealthDay)
- Care at Comprehensive Treatment Centers Can Save Lives throughout the World (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Colorectal Cancer Risk Appears Unaffected by Coffee (Reuters Health)
- Former Inmates Prone to High Blood Pressure (Reuters Health)
- Healthy Men Who Took Viagra, Cialis See Fine (Reuters Health)
- Heart Disease and Depression Up Heart Failure Risk (HealthDay)
- National Leadership for Obesity Prevention and Control (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Pot, Cigarette Smoke Wreaks Havoc on Lungs (HealthDay)
- Race May Not Be Key in Cancer Disparities (HealthDay)
- Reduce Your Water Footprint: Less Is More! (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Review Confirms Links Between Diet, Heart Health (HealthDay)
- Screening Lowers Stroke Risk for Sickle Cell Kids (HealthDay)
- Stem Cells Spur New Eggs in Ovaries of Adult Mice (HealthDay)
- Wristbands May Lessen Nausea After Radiation (HealthDay)
- Friday, April 10:Return to top
- FDA Obtains Permanent Injunction Barring Two Companies from Manufacturing and Distributing Unapproved Drugs (Food and Drug Administration)
- Gene Variant Tied to Schizophrenia (HealthDay)
- Marathoners Go the Distance on Heart Health (HealthDay)
- Parkinson's Drugs Can Trigger Unhealthy Behaviors (HealthDay)
- Stem Cells Repair Damaged Corneas in Mice (HealthDay)
- Stressed Health Care Workers Battle 'Compassion Fatigue' (HealthDay)
- Study Challenges Link Between Panic Attacks, PTSD (HealthDay)
- Thursday, April 9:Return to top
- Air Pollution Exposure May Slow Fetal Growth (HealthDay)
- As Work Stress Rises, So May Depression (HealthDay)
- Birth Control Pills Linked to Lupus Risk (HealthDay)
- CDC Reports Progress in Foodborne Illness Prevention Has Reached a Plateau (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Extra Pounds in Mid-Life Affect Later Mobility (HealthDay)
- FDA Adopts Interim Plan to Avoid Shortage of Medically Necessary Opioid (Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA Approves Benzyl Alcohol Lotion for the Treatment of Head Lice (Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA Panel Snubs Seroquel As 1st Choice Depression Treatment (HealthDay)
- Growth Hormone Slows Age-Related Loss of Strength (Reuters Health)
- High Blood Lead Levels Linked to Heart Deaths (Reuters Health)
- High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy a Heart Risk (Reuters Health)
- New Drug May Help Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis (HealthDay)
- Psoriasis Drug Raptiva Pulled From U.S. Market (HealthDay)
- Sprout Recall Due to Potential Contamination with Listeria (Food and Drug Administration)
- Stem Cell Breakthrough May Lead to Multiple Sclerosis Treatments (HealthDay)
- Teen Pregnancy Boosts Girls' Risk of Getting Fat (Reuters Health)
- Three Drinks a Day Doubles Risk of Tremor (HealthDay)
- Unapproved Liquid Morphine Can Still Be Sold in U.S. (Reuters Health)
- U.S. Making Little Progress on Food Safety (Reuters Health)
- Wednesday, April 8:Return to top
- Acid Reducers May Not Help All with Asthma (HealthDay)
- "Brown Fat" May Help Adults Lose Weight (Reuters Health)
- Caffeine May Lessen Exercisers' Muscle Pain (Reuters Health)
- Coartem Approved to Treat Malaria (HealthDay)
- Common Industrial Chemicals May Not Boost Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Doctors Urged to Get Aggressive to Help Smokers (HealthDay)
- FDA Statement on the Voluntary Withdrawal of Raptiva from the U.S. Market (Food and Drug Administration)
- Flu Strikes a Milder Blow This Season (HealthDay)
- HIV Treatment Should Start Earlier (Reuters Health)
- Large Waist May Boost Heart Failure Risk (Reuters Health)
- Larger Men at Greater Risk for Atrial Fibrillation (HealthDay)
- Pot-Smoking Drivers Tied to Range of Road Accidents (HealthDay)
- Rapid Test to Detect Bird Flu in People Approved (HealthDay)
- Sports May Ease Activity Decline during Teen Years (Reuters Health)
- Stress Management Battles Prostate Cancer Anxiety (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, April 7:Return to top
- Certain Diabetes Drugs May Pose Eye Risk (HealthDay)
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy Eases Anxiety for Older People (HealthDay)
- Exercise Is Safe, Improves Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- Exercise Might Benefit Some with Heart Failure (HealthDay)
- Heart Transplant Failures More Likely in Poor, Minority Kids (HealthDay)
- Home-Based Program Extends Seniors' Lives (HealthDay)
- Intensive Early Treatment Doesn't Help Bladder Cancer Survival (HealthDay)
- Kids' Sleep Issues May Affect Mental Ability Later (Reuters Health)
- Obesity Linked to Heart Failure Risk (HealthDay)
- Parents Worry That 'Alcopops' Encourage Teen Drinking (HealthDay)
- Single Cell May Produce Multiple Lung Cancer Tumors (HealthDay)
- Very Obese Adults Almost Completely Sedentary (Reuters Health)
- What Is FDA Advising Consumers Regarding Pistachios and Pistachio Products (Food and Drug Administration)
- Monday, April 6:Return to top
- Alzheimer's Gene Changes Brain Early, Study Finds (Reuters Health)
- April Is STD Awareness Month (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Broccoli May Ward Off Serious Stomach Ailments (HealthDay)
- Colon Screenings Don't Follow Guidelines, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
- Dietary Changes Shield Latino Teens from Diabetes (HealthDay)
- Early Psychiatric Issues May Predict Suicide in Boys (HealthDay)
- Evidence Weak on New Cholesterol Tests (Reuters Health)
- Experts Find Gene Trigger for Deadly Skin Cancer (Reuters Health)
- Kids Who Lack Self-Control May Be Prone to Weight Gain (HealthDay)
- Male Infertility Treatment Boosts Sperm Count (HealthDay)
- More U.S. Kids Taking Diabetes, Blood Pressure Drugs (HealthDay)
- One Easy Remedy for Overweight Kids -- Water (Reuters Health)
- Pot Belly Boosts Risk for Restless Legs Syndrome (HealthDay)
- Prom Tips for Health and Safety (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Psychotherapy Can Ease Post-Surgical Depression (HealthDay)
- Researchers Profile the 'Light' Smoker (HealthDay)
- Teen Drivers: Safe to and from Prom…and Beyond (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- That's the Spot: How Scratching Brings Relief (Reuters Health)
- Topical Spray Helped Men with Premature Ejaculation (HealthDay)
- Triple Therapy Boosts Quit Rates in Sick Smokers (Reuters Health)
- U.S. AIDS Program Saved Million African Lives (Reuters Health)
- Sunday, April 5:Return to top
- Obesity Boosts Gum Disease Risk (HealthDay)
- Friday, April 3:Return to top
- Accumulated Lead May Affect Older Women's Brains (HealthDay)
- Black Women at Risk of Deadly Breast Cancer Type (Reuters Health)
- Brain Scans Might Help Spot PTSD (HealthDay)
- Hispanic Children More Likely to Have Hearing Loss (HealthDay)
- Mothers' Bereavement Does Not Raise Autism Risk (Reuters Health)
- Muscle Mass Won't Grow in Women Over 80 (HealthDay)
- Nicotine Replacement May Help Smokers Quit Gradually (HealthDay)
- Poor Kids Exposed to More Secondhand Smoke (HealthDay)
- Post-Op Painkillers Tied to Deaths After Spinal Fusion (HealthDay)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Common in Migraine Sufferers (Reuters Health)
- Prescription Painkiller Relieves Shingles Pain (Reuters Health)
- Scientists Uncover New Weapon Against Huntington's (HealthDay)
- Sports Drinks May Be Tough on Teeth (HealthDay)
- TV Time May Not Be Benign (HealthDay)
- Thursday, April 2:Return to top
- Antioxidant-Rich Foods Lose Nutritional Luster Over Time (HealthDay)
- Asperger Syndrome Tied to Low Cortisol Levels (HealthDay)
- Daily Naps May Raise Older Women's Death Risk (HealthDay)
- FDA Alerts the Public to Uncle Chen and Lian How Brand Dry Spice Product Recall (Food and Drug Administration)
- Fewer Sugary Drinks Key to Weight Loss (HealthDay)
- Flu Shot Advised for Travelers to Southern Hemisphere (Reuters Health)
- For Some, More Costly Care Is Not by Choice (HealthDay)
- Gene May Explain Women's Heightened Lupus Risk (HealthDay)
- Hospital Services Vary Widely across U.S. (Reuters Health)
- Human Heart Can Make New Cells (HealthDay)
- Methanol Poisoning Damage Is Likely Permanent (Reuters Health)
- New Antibiotic Could Shorten Tuberculosis Treatment (HealthDay)
- Prognosis Excellent in 'Broken Heart' Syndrome (Reuters Health)
- Starting HIV Therapy Earlier Saves Lives (HealthDay)
- Typical Binge Drinker Is Young White Male (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, April 1:Return to top
- Atkins Diet Tougher on Heart After Weight Loss (HealthDay)
- Early Growth Predicts Diabetes Later in Life (Reuters Health)
- Enzyme May Reduce Benefit of Cholesterol Drugs (Reuters Health)
- Erbitux May Help Some with Colorectal Cancer (HealthDay)
- FDA Approves Generic Topamax to Prevent Seizures (Food and Drug Administration)
- Gene Mutation Doubles Risk of Aggressive Colon Cancer in Blacks (HealthDay)
- Heart Rhythm Device Studies Yield Mixed Results (Reuters Health)
- High Rate of Rehospitalizations Costing Billions (HealthDay)
- Insomnia Linked to Suicidal Thoughts, Attempts (HealthDay)
- Kidneys from Donors Older Than 70 Still Viable (HealthDay)
- Living Near Major Road May Boost Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk (HealthDay)
- Mom's Smoking May Lead to SIDS (HealthDay)
- Mothers of Multiples May Face Higher Depression Risk (HealthDay)
- Protein-Folding Problem May Help Spur Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
- The Dark Side of Vegetarianism (HealthDay)
- Thursday, April 30:Return to top
March 2009
- Tuesday, March 31:Return to top
- Addiction Drug Helps Kleptomaniacs, Too (Reuters Health)
- As CT Radiation Accumulates, Cancer Risk May Rise (HealthDay)
- Bed Bugs Bring No Disease Danger (HealthDay)
- Computer Exercise Helps Stroke Victims "See" Again (Reuters Health)
- Effort Could Lead to Blood Tests for Heart Problems (HealthDay)
- FDA Acts to Halt Marketing of Certain Unapproved Prescription Narcotic Drugs (Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA Greenlights New Drug for Advanced Kidney Cancer (American Cancer Society)
- For Diabetics, On-Demand Care May Not Help (HealthDay)
- Gene Screen Could Help Spot Melanoma (HealthDay)
- New Device 'Fingers' Heart Risk (HealthDay)
- New Research Highlights New Way to Kill Superbugs (Reuters Health)
- Plavix Plus Aspirin Lowers Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
- Public Housing for Homeless Alcoholics Saves Money (HealthDay)
- Raw Nuts Could Be Salmonella Source in Pistachios (HealthDay)
- Screening Misses Early Ovarian Cancer (Reuters Health)
- Study Casts Doubt on Influential Hospital Safety Survey (HealthDay)
- Study Links Pesticides to Birth Defects (HealthDay)
- Monday, March 30:Return to top
- Action-Filled Video Games Boost Adult Vision (HealthDay)
- Afinitor Approved for Advanced Kidney Cancer (HealthDay)
- Babies Born Only 2 to 3 Weeks Early May Face Development Delays (HealthDay)
- Bone Marrow Cells Help Heart Attack Patients (Reuters Health)
- FDA Investigating Salmonella-Tainted Pistachios (HealthDay)
- Gene Scan Shows Body's Clock Influences Numerous Physical Functions (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
- Hormone Reduces Mortality in Heart Patients with High Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
- Kidney Nerve Deactivation Could Ease Hypertension (HealthDay)
- Labels on OTC Painkillers Need Improvement (HealthDay)
- Mom's Infection May Affect Baby's Heart (Reuters Health)
- Most Teens Aren't Getting Preventive Health Care (HealthDay)
- Multiple Sclerosis May Lead to Lower Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
- New Device Treats Common Heart Rhythm Disorder (HealthDay)
- New Surgery for Heart Failure Proves Ineffective (HealthDay)
- No Increase in Clots with Drug-Eluting Stents (HealthDay)
- Omega-3s of No Added Benefit to Heart Attack Patients (HealthDay)
- One Pill Might Prevent Heart Disease (HealthDay)
- Rapid Infant Weight Gain Linked to Childhood Obesity (HealthDay)
- School PE Programs Don't Lower Child Obesity (HealthDay)
- Scientists Identify More Breast Cancer Genes (HealthDay)
- Statins May Help Before Artery-Opening Surgery (HealthDay)
- Stem Cell Injections Seem to Reduce Angina Pain (HealthDay)
- Task Force Recommends Screening Adolescents for Clinical Depression (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- Tired of the Treadmill? Get out and Play Instead (Reuters Health)
- Sunday, March 29:Return to top
- Autism Skews Developing Brain with Synchronous Motion and Sound (National Institute of Mental Health)
- Low Inflammation, Cholesterol Cuts Heart Risk (Reuters Health)
- Researchers Identify Genetic Variations That May Increase Risk of Breast Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
- Skin Cancer Study Uncovers New Tumor Suppressor Gene (National Human Genome Research Institute)
- Statin Might Help Fight Blood Clots in Veins (HealthDay)
- Autism Skews Developing Brain with Synchronous Motion and Sound
- Saturday, March 28:Return to top
- Study Finds Lower Risk of Death and Heart Attack in Patients with Drug-Coated Stent Implants Compared to Those with Bare Metal Stents (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- Super Bowl Loss May Cause Fans More Than Heartache (Reuters Health)
- Friday, March 27:Return to top
- Cholesterol Drug Not Linked to Cancer (Reuters Health)
- Families That Eat Together Serve up Good Dietary Habits (HealthDay)
- Health-Care Costs Go up, and Stay up, for Abused Women (HealthDay)
- How Much Should Women Drink? It Depends on Who You Ask (HealthDay)
- Kidney Ailments May Rise Along with Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
- Microsurgery May Cut Swelling after Breast Cancer Treatment (HealthDay)
- Most Americans Should Consume Less Sodium (1,500 mg/Day or Less) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Most Fatalities in Teen Crashes Are Not the Drivers (HealthDay)
- Networking May Aid Blacks Who Need Kidney Transplant (HealthDay)
- Newly Pregnant Smokers Have a 15-Week Window to Quit (HealthDay)
- Oral Contraceptives Linked to Asthma Risk (Reuters Health)
- Patients' Bill of Rights Too Tough to Read (HealthDay)
- Thursday, March 26:Return to top
- Americans Consume Too Much Salt (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Fast-Food Diners Don't Check Calorie Content (Reuters Health)
- Fish in U.S. Rivers Tainted with Common Medications (HealthDay)
- For All Their Plusses, Pets Pose a Risk for Falls, Too (HealthDay)
- Genes May Boost Harm to Kids from Secondhand Smoke (HealthDay)
- New Guidelines for Treating Heart Failure (HealthDay)
- Scientists Find Safer Way to Make Human Stem Cells (Reuters Health)
- Sleep Problems Common in Children with ADHD (Reuters Health)
- Swallowing-Breathing Dysfunction Worsens Lung Disorder (HealthDay)
- Urine Test May ID Unhealthy Diets (HealthDay)
- U.S. Asked to Do More for Kids' Mental Health (HealthDay)
- Using Too Much Salt Is Common in U.S. (HealthDay)
- What Causes Mystery Heart Condition? (HealthDay)
- Working Memory Fluctuates in Kids with ADHD (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, March 25:Return to top
- A Child's Sweet Tooth May Be All In the Bones (HealthDay)
- Black Women at Higher Risk for Aggressive Breast Tumors (HealthDay)
- Circumcision Guards Against STDs (HealthDay)
- Drug Combo Helps Larynx Cancer Patients Preserve Voice Box (HealthDay)
- Few Hospitals Embracing Electronic Health Record Systems (HealthDay)
- Gene Test May ID Younger Women at Risk for Melanoma (HealthDay)
- Health Worse for Older Domestic Violence Victims (Reuters Health)
- Insulin Pens Are Not for Sharing (Food and Drug Administration)
- Loneliness Tied to Poorer Health in Old Age (Reuters Health)
- Male Circumcision Reduces Risk of Genital Herpes and HPV Infection, but Not Syphilis (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- Many U.S. Middle School Kids Physically Unfit (Reuters Health)
- Risk Factors for Severe Head Flattening Identified (Reuters Health)
- Scientists ID New Biomarker for Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, March 24:Return to top
- Anesthesia in Youngest Kids May Be Linked to Learning Disabilities (HealthDay)
- Catching Ovarian Cancer Early May Miss Aggressive Tumors (HealthDay)
- Collaborative Care Helps Ease Chronic Pain (HealthDay)
- Danon Disease Can Be Quickly Fatal (HealthDay)
- Drug-Coated Sponges May Limit Catheter Infections (HealthDay)
- Flushing from Alcohol a Risk Factor for Esophageal Cancer (HealthDay)
- Gulf War Syndrome May Stem from Chemical Exposure (HealthDay)
- HIV-Related TB Deaths Higher Than Past Estimates (World Health Organization)
- HPV Data May Aid Vaccine's Effectiveness (HealthDay)
- Many Americans Fear Being Diagnosed with Diabetes (HealthDay)
- No Benefit of Radiotherapy After Radical Prostatectomy (Reuters Health)
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids Guard against Advanced Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
- Single Embryo Best for Fertility Treatment (Reuters Health)
- Soy May Help Shield Asian-American Girls from Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
- Tight Blood Sugar Control May Raise Risks in the ICU (HealthDay)
- With Alzheimer's, Health-Care Costs Could Triple (HealthDay)
- Monday, March 23:Return to top
- Are You at Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis? (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Blacks Wait Longer for Hospital Bed, Study Finds (HealthDay)
- Brain Differences Mark Those with Depression Risk (Reuters Health)
- Exercise Improves Young Men's Heart Regulation (Reuters Health)
- Family History Plays Key Role in Blood Clot Risk (HealthDay)
- FDA Warns against Consuming Peanuts and Peanut Products Sold by Westco Fruit and Nuts Inc. (Food and Drug Administration)
- High Blood Fat Levels Common in Americans (HealthDay)
- Lowest Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Levels the Best (HealthDay)
- Many Americans Fall Short on Their Vitamin D (HealthDay)
- Osteoporosis May Raise Risk for Vertigo (HealthDay)
- Study IDs Gene Variants Tied to Sudden Cardiac Death (HealthDay)
- Study Links Smoking to Increased Risk of Pancreatitis (HealthDay)
- Too Much Red Meat May Shorten Life Span (HealthDay)
- Sunday, March 22:Return to top
- Study Finds 10 Genes That Raise Sudden Death Risk (Reuters Health)
- Saturday, March 21:Return to top
- Simple Techniques Slash Hospital Infections (Reuters Health)
- Friday, March 20:Return to top
- FDA Uncovers Additional Tainted Weight Loss Products (Food and Drug Administration)
- Heart Disease Marker Raises Cancer Risk, Too (Reuters Health)
- Hospital Practices Influence Which Moms Will Breast-Feed (HealthDay)
- Injectable Contraceptive Tied to Weight Gain (Reuters Health)
- Insights Give New Hope Against Cystic Fibrosis (HealthDay)
- Most New EMS Recruits Overweight or Obese (HealthDay)
- Researchers Find Gene That Turns Carbs Into Fat (Reuters Health)
- Researchers Suspect Genetic Link to COPD (HealthDay)
- 3 Steps Might Help Stop MRSA's Spread (HealthDay)
- Thursday, March 19:Return to top
- Bypass May Be Better for Older Diabetics (Reuters Health)
- Dearth of Data on Capabilities May Be Hurting ER Care (HealthDay)
- "Ecstasy" May Help PTSD Victims Get Better (Reuters Health)
- Gleevec Prevents Return of Intestinal Cancer, Study Confirms (HealthDay)
- 'Good Feelings' from Alcohol Only Come with Fewer Drinks (HealthDay)
- Internal Clock and Metabolism May Be Linked (HealthDay)
- New Parkinson's Treatment Shows Promise in Animals (HealthDay)
- Pre-Op Program Fosters Long-Term Smoking Cessation (Reuters Health)
- PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) Testing: What Should Men Do? (HealthDay)
- Stress May Encourage E. Coli Illness (HealthDay)
- Study Finds Millions More May Benefit from Statins (HealthDay)
- Support Network May Play Role in Benefits of Drinking (HealthDay)
- Tuberculosis Still Declining in U.S., But at Slower Rate (HealthDay)
- Yale Lab Discovers New Gene-Based Syndrome (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, March 18:Return to top
- A Little Drink May Be Good for Your Bones (HealthDay)
- Course of West Nile Infection Charted (HealthDay)
- Experimental Vaccine Shows Promise in Preventing Cytomegalovirus Infection (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- Guidelines Suggested for Heart-Kidney Transplants (HealthDay)
- Heart Failure Before Age 50 Substantially More Common in Blacks (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- High Rate of Early Heart Failure Seen in Blacks (HealthDay)
- Moderate-Protein Diet May Beat High-Carb Diet (Reuters Health)
- Obesity Takes Years Off Your Life (HealthDay)
- Obesity Tied to Poor Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Outcomes (HealthDay)
- Older Drug Seen Better for Parkinson's Depression (Reuters Health)
- Parasite May Trigger Schizophrenia (Reuters Health)
- Progress Reported Against Gene Involved in Hepatitis C (HealthDay)
- Trial Vaccine May Protect Against Serious Viral Infection (HealthDay)
- Unmarried Childbirths in U.S. Reach Record Levels (HealthDay)
- U.S. Cancer Screening Trial Shows No Early Mortality Benefit from Annual Prostate Cancer Screening (National Cancer Institute)
- When Breast Cancer Recurs, Finding Pre-Symptoms Is Key (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, March 17:Return to top
- Act Fast during Heart Attacks (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Admissions for Prescription Painkiller Abuse on Rise (HealthDay)
- Black Male Children Face Highest Risk for Food Allergies (HealthDay)
- Cochlear Implant Surgery Safe for Seniors (Reuters Health)
- CT Scans of Pregnant Women Increasing (HealthDay)
- Drug Fails to Slow Progression of Atherosclerosis (HealthDay)
- Low-Dose Acitretin May Reduce Nail Psoriasis (HealthDay)
- Lymphedema Raises Cost of Breast Cancer Care (HealthDay)
- Most Devout Most Likely to Fight Death to the End (HealthDay)
- Narcolepsy Drug Might Be Addictive (HealthDay)
- Scientists Report Important Step in Biomarker Testing for Alzheimer's Disease (National Institute on Aging)
- U.S. Capital Struggles to Contain HIV Epidemic (Reuters Health)
- Walk 100 Steps a Minute for 'Moderate' Exercise (HealthDay)
- Monday, March 16:Return to top
- Alzheimer's Drug May Someday Help Head Trauma Victims (HealthDay)
- Alzheimer's Tied to Shrinkage in Brain Area (HealthDay)
- Anal HPV Infection Clears Quickly in Women (Reuters Health)
- Any Exercise Good After a Heart Attack (HealthDay)
- Cause Often Not Serious When Babies Cry a Lot (Reuters Health)
- Child's Food Allergies Take Toll on Family Plans (HealthDay)
- Data Show 1 in 278 Children Have Cerebral Palsy (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Defibrillator May Not Help Many with Heart Failure (HealthDay)
- Early Pacifier Use Linked to Shorter Breastfeeding (Reuters Health)
- Experts Revise Guidelines on Daily Aspirin for Heart (HealthDay)
- Exposure to Peanuts May Build Tolerance to Allergy (HealthDay)
- Fewer Teens Sniffing Glue, Household Products (HealthDay)
- Firefighters Have Narrower-Than-Normal Arteries, Study Finds (HealthDay)
- First Sister Study Results Reinforce the Importance of Healthy Living (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
- Fish May Be Brain Food for Teenage Boys (Reuters Health)
- Flies Plus Chicken Droppings Spread "Superbugs" (Reuters Health)
- Food Allergy Labeling Not Always Accurate (HealthDay)
- New Test Can Detect Early Alzheimer's (Reuters Health)
- New Treatments Improve Control for Severe Asthma (HealthDay)
- Preterm Birth Can Have Persistent Effect (Reuters Health)
- Researchers Develop DNA "Patch" for Canine Form of Muscular Dystrophy (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
- Stay Safe During Poison Prevention Week (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Study Helps Unravel Mysteries of Brain's Endocannabinoid System (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
- Study Questions Screening for Leg Vessel Blockages (HealthDay)
- Task Force Recommends Using Aspirin to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease When the Benefits Outweigh the Harms (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- To Rid Heads of Lice, Wet-Combing May Work Best (HealthDay)
- 'Watchful Waiting' Safe with Low-Risk Prostate Cancers (HealthDay)
- Friday, March 13:Return to top
- Aging Baby Boomers May Swamp Cardiac Care (HealthDay)
- Dialysis Via Fistulas May Help Young or Old (HealthDay)
- Drugs Before Stents For Stable Heart Disease, Study Says (HealthDay)
- Eye Care Checkups Tied to Insurance Status (HealthDay)
- FDA Approved First DNA Test for Two Types of Human Papillomavirus (Food and Drug Administration)
- Many Seniors Not Selecting Lowest Cost Medicare Drug Plans (HealthDay)
- Mental Exhaustion Impedes Physical Performance (HealthDay)
- One-Shot Feedback Session Helps Problem Drinkers (Reuters Health)
- Preemie Delivery Tied to Later Heart Woes for Women (HealthDay)
- Topiramate Safely Prevents Migraine in Adolescents (Reuters Health)
- Traffic Jams Harm the Heart (HealthDay)
- Weight Loss Might Not Curb Knee Arthritis (HealthDay)
- Younger Women with Breast Cancer Face Added Peril (HealthDay)
- Thursday, March 12:Return to top
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm Boosts Death Risk for Diabetics (HealthDay)
- Asthma "Coaches" Keep Kids out of the Hospital (Reuters Health)
- Brain Scans Shed Light on Dyslexia (HealthDay)
- Children Living Near Green Spaces Are More Active (American Heart Association)
- Food Nutrition Programs Don't Lead to Obesity (Reuters Health)
- Framingham Heart Study Launches New Project to Develop Blood Tests for Heart Disease (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- Freckles, Moles May Indicate Risk for Eye Cancer (HealthDay)
- High-Impact Exercise May Be Best Bone-Builder (Reuters Health)
- Injected Medication Errors a Major Problem (HealthDay)
- Kids Who Live Near Green Spaces Seem to Walk More (HealthDay)
- Ovarian Changes May Link Obesity and Infertility (Reuters Health)
- Racial Disparity in Breast Cancer Explained (Reuters Health)
- Researchers Devise New Way to Explore DNA (National Human Genome Research Institute)
- Scientists ID Biomarkers for Rheumatoid Arthritis (HealthDay)
- Smoking Isn't Falling as Fast as Officials Hoped (HealthDay)
- Some Elderly Heart Failure Patients Get Little Help From Meds (HealthDay)
- Stigma Worse for "Gender-Typical" Mentally Ill (Reuters Health)
- Wednesday, March 11:Return to top
- Clues Found to Brain Mechanism Behind Migraines (HealthDay)
- Combo of Tests Might Spot Ovarian Cancer Early (HealthDay)
- Genes May Decide Which Smokers Get Lung Disease (HealthDay)
- Living Kidney Donation Chains May Help More Get Transplants (HealthDay)
- Malaria Drug Doesn't Boost Survival Odds with Prion Diseases (HealthDay)
- Migraines in Pregnancy Boost Vascular Risks (HealthDay)
- Neck Fat a Measure of Heart Risk (HealthDay)
- New Test Seems to Spot Deadly Heart Condition (HealthDay)
- NSAIDs for Arthritis Seem to Be Okay for the Heart (Reuters Health)
- Overweight Preschoolers Raise Their Heart Disease Risk (HealthDay)
- Ozone Pollution Taking Toll on American Lives (HealthDay)
- Parkinson's Treatment Drugs Even Out Over Long Term (HealthDay)
- People with Insomnia May Be Plagued for Awhile (HealthDay)
- Second-Generation Female Condom Approved (HealthDay)
- Slight Cut in Salt Intake Would Mean Fewer Heart Attacks, Deaths (HealthDay)
- Too Little Sleep May Raise Diabetes Risk (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, March 10:Return to top
- Ankle Blood Pressure Test May Spot Hidden Heart Risks (HealthDay)
- Antidepressant Use Tied to Cardiac Death in Women (HealthDay)
- Church-Based Weight Plan Peels off Pounds for Blacks (HealthDay)
- Drug-Eluting Stents Show Promise for Leg Arteries (HealthDay)
- Electronic Communication May Be Boon to Doctors' Time (HealthDay)
- End-of-Life Conversations Lower Costs, Improve Quality of Life (American Cancer Society)
- Experts Use Nanotech to Deliver Anti-Cancer Genes (Reuters Health)
- Folic Acid Supplements Raise Prostate Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- For Primary Care, More Patients Are Seeing Specialists (HealthDay)
- Japanese Researchers Develop New Smallpox Vaccine (HealthDay)
- 'Male Lumpectomy' May Help Some with Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
- Obesity, Diabetes and Heart Disease May Speed Dementia (HealthDay)
- Study Links Blood Types to Pancreatic Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
- Monday, March 9:Return to top
- Bone Cement Eases Pain of Late-Stage Cancers (HealthDay)
- Combo Treatment for Aggressive Brain Tumor May Lengthen Life (HealthDay)
- CPR Can Save Young Lives, Too (HealthDay)
- Delaying Bladder Cancer Surgery Increases Mortality (Reuters Health)
- Device Approved for Child Heart Operations (HealthDay)
- DNA Variations May Alter Risk of Hodgkin's Disease (HealthDay)
- Dying Feel Abandoned By Docs in the End (HealthDay)
- FDA Warns Consumers about Potentially Contaminated Cheese (Food and Drug Administration)
- Late-Life Fatherhood May Lower Child's Intelligence (HealthDay)
- More Vitamin C May Mean Less Chance of Gout (HealthDay)
- Obama Lifts Ban on Stem Cell Research (HealthDay)
- Ozone/Oxygen Shot Helps Heal Herniated Disk (HealthDay)
- Scientists Identify a Potential Target That May Provide a New Approach to Melanoma Treatment (National Cancer Institute)
- Technique Might Prevent Some Bladder Removals (HealthDay)
- U.S. Healthcare System Pinched by Nursing Shortage (Reuters Health)
- Warmer-Than-Average Temperatures Raise Migraine Risk (HealthDay)
- Wine Color Won't Change Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Women With Breast Cancer Gene Favor Preventive Mastectomy (HealthDay)
- Sunday, March 8:Return to top
- Dog Bite Risk for Kids Greatest in Summer (HealthDay)
- Spring Forward? Plan Ahead (HealthDay)
- Saturday, March 7:Return to top
- Friday, March 6:Return to top
- Ankle Exercises Build Seniors' Strength, Balance (Reuters Health)
- Belly Fat Puts the Pressure on Lungs (HealthDay)
- Blacks, Hispanics Less Apt to Get Best Heart Failure Care (HealthDay)
- Drinking May Trigger Genetic Marker for Depression (HealthDay)
- Drug Could Make Melanoma More Vulnerable to Chemo (HealthDay)
- FDA Approves Cardiac Adhesion Barrier for Pediatric Use (Food and Drug Administration)
- Healthy Foods Harder to Find in Poor Neighborhoods (HealthDay)
- Hip Osteoarthritis Therapy No Better Than Placebo (HealthDay)
- Men Who Get Active in Midlife Live Longer (HealthDay)
- Mobile Phones May Be Source of Hospital Infections (Reuters Health)
- Rectal Cancer Outcomes Best with Short-Course Radiation (HealthDay)
- Safety of Labor-Delaying Drugs Questioned (HealthDay)
- Simpler Sleep Apnea Treatment Seems Effective, Affordable (HealthDay)
- Statement from Paul A. Sieving, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the NEI, NIH, on World Glaucoma Day, March 12, 2009 (National Eye Institute)
- Statins Help Elderly as Well as Young After Stroke (Reuters Health)
- Teens' Lung Health is Linked to Their Diet (HealthDay)
- Thursday, March 5:Return to top
- Advisory Panel Releases First Federal Strategic Plan for Autism Research (National Institute of Mental Health)
- Bad Marriages Harder on Women's Health (HealthDay)
- Bias Against Obesity Is Found Among Future Dietitians (HealthDay)
- Brain Tumor Drug May Help Spur Cancer's Return (HealthDay)
- Chewing Tobacco Use Surges Among Boys (Reuters Health)
- Discovery May Boost Bird Flu Vaccine Potency (HealthDay)
- Emerging Therapies Could Help Ease the Chronic Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis for Adults and Children (American Academy of Dermatology)
- FDA Warns about Risk of Wearing Medicated Patches During MRIs (Food and Drug Administration)
- Menopausal Women Often Use Alternative Therapies (Reuters Health)
- Mom Was Right: Eat Your Broccoli (HealthDay)
- New Research Finds Six Factors Predictive of Melanoma Risk (American Academy of Dermatology)
- New Study Finds Text-Messaging Reminders Effective in Improving Adherence to Sunscreen Use (American Academy of Dermatology)
- New Study Using Combination of Bioengineered Skin and Stem Cells Shows Promise in Treatment of Non-Healing Wounds of Scleroderma (American Academy of Dermatology)
- Older Adults Get Drunk Faster Than Younger Drinkers (HealthDay)
- Optimists Live Longer and Healthier Lives (Reuters Health)
- Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome (HealthDay)
- Retinal Gene Is Linked to Childhood Blindness (HealthDay)
- Scientists Remove Cancer Genes from Stem Cells (Reuters Health)
- Sclerotherapy Gives Signs of Aging on the Hands the Boot (American Academy of Dermatology)
- Second Stroke Prevention Efforts Found Wanting (HealthDay)
- Severe Cases of Psoriasis Can Be Associated with Other Serious Medical Conditions (American Academy of Dermatology)
- Skin Patches Can Cause Burns During MRIs (HealthDay)
- Stem Cells Help Foot Bones Heal (Reuters Health)
- Stress May Raise Diabetes Risk for Obese Black Women (HealthDay)
- Studies Point to Viruses as Cause of Diabetes (Reuters Health)
- Studies Show Combination Laser Therapy Effective at Clearing Acne, Reducing Oil Production (American Academy of Dermatology)
- Study Finds Family History, Higher Incidence of Sunburns Associated with Rosacea (American Academy of Dermatology)
- Advisory Panel Releases First Federal Strategic Plan for Autism Research
- Wednesday, March 4:Return to top
- Calmer Dental Office May Ease Children's Nerves (Reuters Health)
- Combination of Genes and Prenatal Exposure to Smoking Increases Teens' Risk of Disruptive Behavior (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
- Doc-Patient Relationship May Be Key to Quality (HealthDay)
- Ethnicity May Drive Response to Obesity, Insulin Resistance (HealthDay)
- Experimental Drug May Dampen Severe Asthma (HealthDay)
- Gene Variant Tied to Cocaine-Induced Paranoia (HealthDay)
- Half of Black Teens May Be Vitamin D Deficient (HealthDay)
- Kids' Risks Increase When Parents Are Bipolar (HealthDay)
- Media Images of Alcohol Can Drive You to Drink (HealthDay)
- Older Americans May Lack Adequate Nutrition (HealthDay)
- School Lunches Too Fatty and Sugary, Critics Say (HealthDay)
- Statement of Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director NIAID, NIH on National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- Tuesday, March 3:Return to top
- Blood Thinner, Heartburn Drugs May Be Risky After Heart Attack (HealthDay)
- Brain Adapts to Age-Related Eye Disease (HealthDay)
- Breathing Problems Spike on Hot Days (Reuters Health)
- Clues Seen to How Fructose May Promote Diabetes (Reuters Health)
- Combination Therapy Eases Fibromyalgia Symptoms (Reuters Health)
- 'Fasting Signal' Offers Clues to Insulin Resistance in the Obese (HealthDay)
- Men's Sex Lives May Suffer as Waistlines Expand (HealthDay)
- Molecule Provides Clues about How Infection with Human Papillomavirus May Lead to Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
- Night Shift Work Hard on the Heart (HealthDay)
- Scientists Make HIV Strain That Can Infect Monkeys (Reuters Health)
- Smoking, Drinking Should Matter in Movie Ratings, Parent Survey Finds (HealthDay)
- U.S. Diet Needs Heart-Felt Overhaul (HealthDay)
- Women's Testosterone Patch May Not Work (HealthDay)
- 2 Hours Glued to TV Doubles Kids' Asthma Risk (HealthDay)
- Monday, March 2:Return to top
- Alcohol Abuse May Lead to Depression (Reuters Health)
- Alcohol-Branded Apparel Linked to Adolescent Drinking (HealthDay)
- Breastfeeding Linked to Reduced Risk of SIDS (Reuters Health)
- B12 Deficit May Boost Risk of Birth Defects (HealthDay)
- City Kids Find the Breathin' Is Easier Elsewhere (HealthDay)
- Distracted Kindergarteners Become Gamblers (Reuters Health)
- FDA Takes Action Against KV Pharmaceutical Company (Food and Drug Administration)
- Gene Variant Allies Autism, Gastrointestinal Woes (HealthDay)
- In Elderly Women, Hip Fractures Often Follow Arm Breaks (HealthDay)
- Low Levels of Vitamin B12 May Increase Risk for Neural Tube Defects (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
- Nasal Spray May Trigger Migraine (Reuters Health)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Tied to Increased Suicide Risk (HealthDay)
- Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: The Quiet Killer (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Researchers Find Safer Way To Make Stem Cells (Reuters Health)
- Resistance to Tamiflu Growing (HealthDay)
- Swimming Lessons Do Not Increase Drowning Risk in Young Children (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
- Swimming Lessons Don't Increase Drowning Risk, Study Says (HealthDay)
- Teens Undertreated for Substance Abuse (HealthDay)
- TV Watching Doesn't Fast-Track Baby's Skills (HealthDay)
- Weekend Admission May Be Riskier for Gastrointestinal Bleeding (HealthDay)
- Wine May Be Protective against Esophageal Cancer (HealthDay)
- With the Economy Down, Sleeplessness Is Up (HealthDay)
- Sunday, March 1:Return to top
- Undoing the 'Big Baby' Trend (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, March 31:Return to top
February 2009
- Friday, February 27:Return to top
- Birth Control Knowledge Lacking in Developing World (Reuters Health)
- Drug Improves Mobility in Some Multiple Sclerosis Patients (HealthDay)
- Even Mild Strokes Can Do Harm (HealthDay)
- Fainting Most Common Medical Crisis on Planes (HealthDay)
- Girls' Anti-Social Behavior Predictive of Later Depression (HealthDay)
- Hormone Drug May Help Drinkers Stay Sober (HealthDay)
- Hostile Men More Prone to Weight Gain (Reuters Health)
- Men with BRCA Gene Mutations Unaware of Cancer Risks (HealthDay)
- New Test May Mean Faster Breast Cancer Treatment (HealthDay)
- Risk Score May Predict Abnormal Heart Rhythm (HealthDay)
- Snowblower Hand Injuries Often Extensive (HealthDay)
- Teens from Smoke-Free Homes Carry On Tradition (HealthDay)
- Views on Old Age May Become Reality Later (HealthDay)
- Workout for Breathing Muscles May Aid Some Athletes (Reuters Health)
- Thursday, February 26:Return to top
- Alzheimer's Plaques More Complex Than Thought (HealthDay)
- Antibiotic Combo Fights Resistant Tuberculosis (HealthDay)
- Arthritis Pain May Keep People with Heart Disease Physically Inactive (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Babies Born in High Pollen Months at Wheezing Risk (HealthDay)
- Caffeine May Offer Some Skin Cancer Protection (HealthDay)
- Car-Crash Death Rates Depend on Where You Live in U.S. (HealthDay)
- Clean Living Could Cut Third of Many Cancers (Reuters Health)
- Diagnosing Strep Key to Curbing Rheumatic Heart Disease (HealthDay)
- FDA Requires Boxed Warning and Risk Mitigation Strategy for Metoclopramide-Containing Drugs (Food and Drug Administration)
- Gene Mutation Linked to Inherited ALS (HealthDay)
- Joint Replacement Soars As Number of Docs Falls (HealthDay)
- Lowering Blood Pressure in Dialysis Cases Cuts Heart Risks (HealthDay)
- Men's Stroke Risk Rises Dramatically in Mid-40s (HealthDay)
- Scientists Discover New Drug Targets for Crohn's Disease (HealthDay)
- Second Team Finds Natural Super Flu Fighter (Reuters Health)
- Study of Spit Offers Insight into Human Health (Reuters Health)
- Yoga May Bring Calm to Breast Cancer Treatment (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, February 25:Return to top
- Antibiotic-Resistant Meningitis Reported in U.S. (HealthDay)
- Genes May Help Drive Rotator Cuff Injury (HealthDay)
- Heart-Healthy, Reduced-Calorie Diets Promote Long-Term Weight Loss (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- HIV Quickly Evolving Among Large Groups (Reuters Health)
- Hormones May Help Shield Women from Parkinson's (HealthDay)
- Iodine in Prenatal Vitamins Varies Widely (HealthDay)
- Scientists Spot New Clue to Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
- Study Pinpoints New Gene for Cystic Fibrosis (HealthDay)
- Tests Might Diagnose, Predict Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
- U.S. Salmonella Outbreak Count Hits 666 People Sickened (Reuters Health)
- Using a Balloon to Repair a Broken Back (HealthDay)
- Want to Lose Weight? Just Eat Less, Diet Study Suggests (HealthDay)
- Weak Evidence Backs Most Heart Guidelines, Report Finds (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, February 24:Return to top
- Bird Flu Vaccine Production Still Lags (Reuters Health)
- 'Degrading' Lyrics Linked to Teen Sex (HealthDay)
- Diabetes Linked to Depression During and after Pregnancy (HealthDay)
- Drinking Raises Cancer Risk for Middle-Age Women (HealthDay)
- Drugs May Help Healthy Men Lower Prostate Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Gene Variant Raises Risk of Uterine Fibroids (HealthDay)
- Meditation May Boost College Students' Learning (HealthDay)
- Mental Exhaustion Makes Workouts Harder (Reuters Health)
- Most HIV-Infected Prisoners Go Untreated after Release (HealthDay)
- Obese Young Men Likely to Die Prematurely (Reuters Health)
- PSA Tests Not Race-Specific (HealthDay)
- Strength Training Helpful after Knee Replacement (Reuters Health)
- Too Much PlayStation May Cause Painful Lumps (Reuters Health)
- Waiting Is the Hardest Part in Biopsies (HealthDay)
- Weight-Loss Drug May Not Inspire Diet Change (Reuters Health)
- Monday, February 23:Return to top
- Aneurysms in 2nd Generation May Not Come Early (HealthDay)
- At-Risk Screening Not Advised for Ovarian Cancer (Reuters Health)
- B Vitamins May Ward Off Age-Related Vision Loss (Reuters Health)
- Black/White Disparity in Knee Replacements (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Calcium Helps Ward Off Colon Cancer (HealthDay)
- Cancer Research: Using Science to Reduce the Burden of Cancer (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Childhood Abuse Damages Genes, Study Finds (Reuters Health)
- Contraceptive Pills Still Tied to Breast Cancer (Reuters Health)
- Control Your Anger, Help Your Heart (HealthDay)
- Flu Shots Lower Risk of Flu-Like Illnesses (Reuters Health)
- Head Injury While Young Ups Epilepsy Risk (HealthDay)
- Male Infertility Tied to Testicular Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Many Combat Vets Suffer Severe Headaches Upon Return (HealthDay)
- Media Influences Cancer Care (HealthDay)
- Mice Study Shows How 'Fat Gene' Works (HealthDay)
- Protect Your Unborn Baby or Newborn from Infections (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Reminders Help Patients Get Better Care (HealthDay)
- Study May Lead to New Tests for Liver Toxicity (Reuters Health)
- Too Little Vitamin D May Mean More Colds and Flu (HealthDay)
- Urine Test May Tell of Breast Cancer's Spread (Reuters Health)
- Watching R-Rated Movies Boosts Kids' Smoking Risk (HealthDay)
- Sunday, February 22:Return to top
- Scientists Identify Lab-Made Proteins That Neutralize Multiple Strains of Seasonal and Pandemic Flu Viruses (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- Scientists Identify Lab-Made Proteins That Neutralize Multiple Strains of Seasonal and Pandemic Flu Viruses
- Saturday, February 21:Return to top
- Friday, February 20:Return to top
- ACOG Issues New Guidelines on Managing Stillbirths (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
- Adapting Gait May Help Elderly Avoid Falls (HealthDay)
- Anatomy May Help Identify Sleep Apnea (HealthDay)
- Anti-Nausea Drug May Combat Opiate Addiction (Reuters Health)
- Circumcision May Protect Men From Genital Warts (Reuters Health)
- Coffee or Tea Consumption May Lower Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
- Cold-Water Bath Most Rapid Way to Lower Body Temp (Reuters Health)
- Depression Risk Increased Among Cancer Patients (Reuters Health)
- Early Menopause Doubles Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
- Few Stroke Patients Get Clot-Busting Drug (HealthDay)
- Finding May Lead to New Drugs for Urinary Infections (HealthDay)
- Heart Failure Tied to Impaired Thinking (Reuters Health)
- Laser Therapy Disappoints in Stroke Trial (HealthDay)
- Many Older Men Won't Benefit from PSA Test (HealthDay)
- New Advances May Treat Stroke Faster, Better (HealthDay)
- Ob-Gyns Urged to Help Reduce Health Disparities for Rural Women (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
- Vitamin D Tied to Muscle Power in Girls (Reuters Health)
- Women Less Apt to Get Clot-Buster (HealthDay)
- Thursday, February 19:Return to top
- B Vitamins Might Lower Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
- Breast-Feeding May Cut Multiple Sclerosis Relapse (Reuters Health)
- Exercise May Boost Lung Cancer Survivors' Well-Being (Reuters Health)
- Fast Arrival At Hospital After Stroke Pays Off (HealthDay)
- FDA Approves Humanitarian Device Exemption for Deep Brain Stimulator for Severe Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA Warns Users on Psoriasis Drug (HealthDay)
- If Parents Had Alzheimer's, Aging May Come Early (HealthDay)
- Intense Social Discussion May Cause Teens Anxiety (Reuters Health)
- Know the Warning Signs of Stroke? Most Don't. (HealthDay)
- Long-Distance Runners Reduce Vision-Loss Risk (Reuters Health)
- Medical Therapy Best for Older Heart Attacks (Reuters Health)
- Mental Problems Common in Teen Kidney Recipients (Reuters Health)
- More Fast-Food Joints in Neighborhoods Mean More Strokes (HealthDay)
- Obesity, Lack of Insurance Take Toll on Young Americans (HealthDay)
- Out-Of-Control Blood Sugar May Affect Memory (HealthDay)
- Special Chewing Gum May Help Dialysis Patients (Reuters Health)
- Special Exercises May Ease Lower Back Pain (Reuters Health)
- Stress May Speed Melanoma Progression (HealthDay)
- Tests Help Alert Women to Possibility of Pregnancy (Reuters Health)
- Thrill-Seekers' Brains May Be Wired Differently (HealthDay)
- Two-Drug Combo May Lower Diabetics' Kidney Risk (HealthDay)
- Uninsured Hospital Stays on the Rise (HealthDay)
- 10-State Project to Study Methods to Reduce Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections in Hospital ICUs (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- Wednesday, February 18:Return to top
- Antibody Useful for Psoriasis-Related Arthritis (Reuters Health)
- Cancer Death Rates Decline Among Blacks, but Disparities Linger (HealthDay)
- Could Genetics Improve Warfarin Dosing? (National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- Drugs Not Advised to Prevent Ear Infection (Reuters Health)
- Erectile Dysfunction in Younger Men May Foretell Heart Disease (Reuters Health)
- Formal "Brain Exercise" Won't Help Healthy Seniors (Reuters Health)
- Genetic Mutations Linked to Deadly Brain Cancer (HealthDay)
- Genetics May Help Fine-Tune Warfarin Dosage (HealthDay)
- Is Bypass Truly Better Than Stenting? (HealthDay)
- Many Children with Asthma May Watch Too Much TV (Reuters Health)
- Many Clinical Trials Moving Overseas (HealthDay)
- Newborn Screenings Now Required Across U.S. (HealthDay)
- Silent Strokes More Common in Younger People Than Thought (HealthDay)
- Social Class, Gender Won't Shield Smokers from Harm (HealthDay)
- Study Highlights Need for More Kidney Donations (Reuters Health)
- Tuesday, February 17:Return to top
- Aging Brain May Contribute to Some Hearing Loss (HealthDay)
- Americans Fuzzy on Trans Fat Sources (Reuters Health)
- Arsenic-Vitamin A Combo Works for Leukemia (Reuters Health)
- Breastfeeding Cuts Baby Girls' Pneumonia Risk (Reuters Health)
- Deaf Children Can Create Own Sign Language (HealthDay)
- Diabetics Can Choose Their Energy-Restricted Diets (Reuters Health)
- Doctors' Guide to Cancer Drugs May Need Revising (HealthDay)
- Exploring Genetic Link Between Migraines, Cardiovascular Trouble (HealthDay)
- Eye Problems, Hearing Loss May Be Linked (HealthDay)
- Gender Affects Outcome of Heart Valve Surgery (Reuters Health)
- Gene Test May Help Predict Colon Cancer's Return (HealthDay)
- Liver Cirrhosis May Also Harm Brain, Heart (HealthDay)
- Menopause Drug Tied To Breast Cancer Recurrence (HealthDay)
- MRSA Cases Dropping in Hospital ICUs (HealthDay)
- On Sun Safety, Pool Staff May Take Cue from Others (HealthDay)
- One in Three Cancer Survivors on Unemployment Line (HealthDay)
- Prenatal Exposure to Traffic Pollution May Lead to Asthma (HealthDay)
- Reading, Games Help Keep Aging Memories Sharp (HealthDay)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Raise Shingles Risk (HealthDay)
- Rise in Strep Infection Seen in Black Newborns (Reuters Health)
- Skin Woes Take Toll on U.S. Combat Troops (HealthDay)
- Study Raises Hopes of Anthrax Vaccine Pill (Reuters Health)
- Telephone Counseling Aids Weight Loss (Reuters Health)
- Volunteer Program Helps Older Women Stay Active (Reuters Health)
- Monday, February 16:Return to top
- Add More Facts to Drug Ads, Experts Urge (HealthDay)
- Age No Bar to Aggressive Rx for Cardiogenic Shock (HealthDay)
- Amputations Much More Common in Diabetics (Reuters Health)
- Beta Blocker Blocks Feelings of Bad Memories (HealthDay)
- Choosing Healthy Eating without Giving Up the Foods You Love (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Coffee Drinking Lowers Women's Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
- Douching Ups Sexually Transmitted Infection Risk (Reuters Health)
- Experts Release Guidelines on Use of Breast MRI (HealthDay)
- Family History Of Melanoma Doubles Parkinson's Risk (HealthDay)
- Genes That Control Body's Salt Levels Are Identified (HealthDay)
- Glaucoma Eye Drops Can Harm Kids, Experts Warn (Reuters Health)
- Growth Hormone Stimulator May Combat Frailty (Reuters Health)
- Hodgkin's Survivors Prone to Breast Cancer Later (HealthDay)
- Kids with Asthma May Not Miss More School (Reuters Health)
- Knee Realignment Surgery Lets Athletes Stay Active (Reuters Health)
- Lifetime Risk of Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Not Many U.S. Kids Need Statins (HealthDay)
- Outcomes After Heart Procedures Improving (Reuters Health)
- Parents Can Help Toddlers with Speech Delay (Reuters Health)
- Power to Prevent: Helping African Americans Prevent Type 2 Diabetes (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Salt Boosts Blood Pressure in High-Risk Patients (HealthDay)
- Sprints May Be Best for Diabetes Prevention (Reuters Health)
- Sudden Cardiac Death Rare in Young Athletes (HealthDay)
- Teaching Hospitals' Post-Op Gains Not Extended to Blacks (HealthDay)
- Uloric Approved for Gout (HealthDay)
- Using Sleep to Manage Headaches May Cause Insomnia (HealthDay)
- Web-Based Program Improves Diabetics' Self Care (Reuters Health)
- Sunday, February 15:Return to top
- Gene Therapy Holds Promise for HIV (HealthDay)
- Friday, February 13:Return to top
- Bone Cell Injection Helps Fractures Heal (Reuters Health)
- Casting Seems Best for Severe Ankle Sprains (HealthDay)
- Computer Use Linked to Neck Pain (Reuters Health)
- Depression, Anxiety Major Factors In Neck Pain (Reuters Health)
- Estrogen Tied to Restless Legs During Pregnancy (Reuters Health)
- Even Mismatched Cord Blood Can Help Kids (HealthDay)
- Exercise Boosts Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women (HealthDay)
- High Strain, Low Strength Up Knee Arthritis Risk (Reuters Health)
- Kids' Problems Related to Drinking in Pregnancy (Reuters Health)
- Loss of Height Linked to Breathlessness in Elderly (Reuters Health)
- Many Hospital Patients Can't ID Their Doctors (HealthDay)
- New Anti-Clotting Treatment Urged for Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
- Report Urges Broader Effort to Stem Emotional Disorders in Youth (HealthDay)
- Researchers ID Biomarker for Fatal Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
- Secondhand Smoke Linked to Dementia (HealthDay)
- Sponsor Dollars Key to Flu Vaccine Study Publication (HealthDay)
- Study Links Organic Solvents to Lymphoma Risk (Reuters Health)
- Surgery Often Unnecessary for Low Back Pain (Reuters Health)
- Winter's Cold, Summer's Heat Take a Toll (HealthDay)
- Thursday, February 12:Return to top
- Art Therapy Ups Breast Cancer Patients' Well-Being (Reuters Health)
- Astronauts' Bone Strength Lost in Space (Reuters Health)
- Baby Gestures Linked to Vocabulary Development (HealthDay)
- Belly Fat May Make Migraines More Likely (HealthDay)
- Doctors Override Most Electronic Drug Warnings (HealthDay)
- Few Major Complications After Prostate Radiation (Reuters Health)
- Genetic Code of Common Cold Cracked (HealthDay)
- High Uric Acid Raises Risk of Death in Adults (Reuters Health)
- Job Losses Carry High 'Stress Tag' (HealthDay)
- Low Vitamin D Tied to Higher Body Fat in Women (Reuters Health)
- Mediterranean Diet May Help Prevent Spina Bifida (Reuters Health)
- Migraine Ups Risk of High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy (Reuters Health)
- Most Depressed Teens Recover with Treatment (Reuters Health)
- Rise in Cases of 'Valley Fever' Seen in California (Reuters Health)
- Skin Cells Turned into Working Heart Muscle (HealthDay)
- Smokeless Tobacco May Not Help Smokers Quit (HealthDay)
- Study Brings Value of Echocardiography Into Focus (HealthDay)
- Two or More Sodas a Day Boost Women's Kidney Risks (HealthDay)
- United States Cancer Statistics (USCS) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Wednesday, February 11:Return to top
- Compound Can Distinguish Between Benign Tissue and Localized and Metastatic Prostate Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
- Diet Pattern Linked to Higher Diabetes Risk (Reuters Health)
- Empathy Might Be in the Genes (HealthDay)
- Experience Brings Better Angioplasty Outcomes (HealthDay)
- Green Tea May Block Activity of Common Cancer Drug (Reuters Health)
- Hidden Phosphorus in Fast Food a Concern (Reuters Health)
- Katrina Led to Missed Kidney Dialysis Sessions (Reuters Health)
- Key to Lyme Disease Virulence Discovered (HealthDay)
- Levels of Circulating Tumor Cells Could Predict Prostate Cancer Outcome (HealthDay)
- 'Near-Wins' Boost Desire to Keep Gambling (HealthDay)
- New Mom's Psychosis Risk Greatest Soon After Birth (Reuters Health)
- No Stomach for Market Turmoil? Thank Your Genes (Reuters Health)
- Promise of Cash Prompts Smokers to Quit (HealthDay)
- Rate of Memory Decline Differs by Dementia Type (Reuters Health)
- Researchers Find Abnormal Cells in the Blood Years before Leukemia is Diagnosed (National Cancer Institute)
- Signs of Leukemia Show Up Years Before Diagnosis (HealthDay)
- Skipping Doctor Visits Risky for HIV Patients (Reuters Health)
- Tuba Spells Trouble for Young Musician (HealthDay)
- Urine Test May One Day Predict Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
- Compound Can Distinguish Between Benign Tissue and Localized and Metastatic Prostate Cancer
- Tuesday, February 10:Return to top
- Black-White Gap Mars Endometrial Cancer Survival (Reuters Health)
- Botox Relieves Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Symptoms (Reuters Health)
- Changing Habits May Not Lower Blood Pressure (Reuters Health)
- Chronic Low Back Pain Is on the Rise (HealthDay)
- Exercise Boosts Older Women's Quality of Life (Reuters Health)
- Gender Disparities Persist in Treatment of Stroke (HealthDay)
- Genes Help Cancer-Linked Viruses Elude Immune System (HealthDay)
- IL-2 Immunotherapy Fails to Benefit HIV-Infected Individuals Already Taking Antiretrovirals (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- Long-Term Aspirin Use Seems to Protect Against Colorectal Lesions (HealthDay)
- Low Humidity Levels Help Flu Germs Spread (HealthDay)
- Medicare Faces Challenges Caring for Chronically Ill (HealthDay)
- New Technology May Boost Artificial Arms (HealthDay)
- Obese Moms More Likely to Have Babies with Birth Defects (HealthDay)
- School-Based Health Program Boosts Kids' Activity (Reuters Health)
- Scientists Spot Possible Treatment for Rett Syndrome (HealthDay)
- Smokers Will Stop for Their Pet's Sake (HealthDay)
- Study Shows Long-Term Benefits of Rituxan for Lymphoma (Reuters Health)
- Thirty Minutes a Day of Exercise? Better Think 50 (Reuters Health)
- Too Much Vitamin E during Pregnancy May Harm Baby (Reuters Health)
- Weight Loss Improves Mild Sleep Apnea (Reuters Health)
- Monday, February 9:Return to top
- Anti-HIV Gel Shows Promise in Large-Scale Study in Women (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- Braces Improve Balance and Gait After Stroke (Reuters Health)
- Chondroitin Useful for Arthritis of Knee (Reuters Health)
- Disease Diagnosis Can Spur Change in Lifestyle (HealthDay)
- Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Experiences Bring More Joy Than Possessions Do (HealthDay)
- FDA Seeks Better Regulation of Painkillers (HealthDay)
- Genetic Test for Heart Disease Risk in the Works (HealthDay)
- Inhaled Corticosteroids Boost Pneumonia Risk in COPD (HealthDay)
- Kids a Possibility for Girls with Turner Syndrome (Reuters Health)
- Life Dissatisfaction May Stem from Bad Sleep (Reuters Health)
- Marijuana Linked to Aggressive Testicular Cancer (HealthDay)
- Mediterranean Diet May Protect the Brain (Reuters Health)
- Minority Clinics Tougher on Doctors (HealthDay)
- Obesity Hurts Recovery After Colon Cancer Surgery (Reuters Health)
- Painkiller Abuse Increases Among Young Adults (HealthDay)
- Pregnancy May Not Affect Breast Cancer Survival (HealthDay)
- Recognize Symptoms for Sleep Disorders (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Safe Travel (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Scientists Report Gene Network in Early Tooth Development (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
- Taking Statins Faithfully Lengthens Life (HealthDay)
- Talk to Teens about Healthy Relationships (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Targeted Immune Cells Shrink Tumors in Mice (National Cancer Institute)
- Tests Gauge Alzheimer's Patients' Ability to Drive (HealthDay)
- Two Genes Implicated in Autism (HealthDay)
- Vitamins Do Older Women Little Good (HealthDay)
- Anti-HIV Gel Shows Promise in Large-Scale Study in Women
- Sunday, February 8:Return to top
- Brain Protein May Have Potential Against Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
- Scientists Discover Key Factor in Controlling the Breakdown of Bone (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- Friday, February 6:Return to top
- CDC, Partners Work to Increase Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survival (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- During Heart Month and on National Wear Red Day, Heart Truth Campaign Raises Awareness (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- FDA Approves First Ablation Catheters for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation (Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA Approves Orphan Drug ATryn to Treat Rare Clotting Disorder (Food and Drug Administration)
- Fertility Drugs Do Not Increase Ovarian Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- For Preschoolers, Even 'Play' Tends to Be Sedentary (HealthDay)
- Gene Test Could Predict Thyroid Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Genome Study Points to New Culprit for Schizophrenia (HealthDay)
- Imaging of Low Back Pain Fails to Change Outcomes (HealthDay)
- Magnesium Sulfate Can Lower Risk of Cerebral Palsy (Reuters Health)
- Minorities Distrust Medical System More (HealthDay)
- Mood Disorders Common in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Reuters Health)
- Needed: Blood Donations (HealthDay)
- One Self-Help Session May Reduce Problem Drinking (Reuters Health)
- Parental Distrust May Explain Lack of Black Children in Clinical Trials (HealthDay)
- Sense of Balance Predicts Hip Fracture Risk (Reuters Health)
- Thursday, February 5:Return to top
- Cancer Patients Often Stranded in Health Insurance Nightmares (HealthDay)
- Cataract Surgery Doesn't Worsen Age-Related Macular Degeneration (HealthDay)
- C-Section May Raise Kids' Asthma Risk (Reuters Health)
- Living Near Big Power Line May Up Alzheimer's Risk (Reuters Health)
- Lung Problems Persist for 9/11 Responders (HealthDay)
- Quick Stroke Treatment Improves Outcomes (HealthDay)
- Radiation Benefits Women with Early Breast Cancer (Reuters Health)
- Some Workplaces May Alter Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
- Spine Injuries a Common Result of Car Crashes (HealthDay)
- Statins Don't Cut Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- The Endocrine Society Re-Issues Position Statement on Bioidentical Hormones (Endocrine Society)
- Two-Thirds of Hispanic Women Discover Breast Cancer Themselves (HealthDay)
- Vitamin D Deficiency May Harm Brain Function (Reuters Health)
- Vitamin D Deficit May Trigger Multiple Sclerosis Risk Gene (HealthDay)
- Friday, February 27:Return to top
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