News by Health Topic
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
- FDA Warns Of Salmonella In Sprouts (04/27/2009, Reuters Health)
- Investigation of an Outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul Infections Linked to Raw Alfalfa Sprouts (04/27/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Raw Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to Salmonella Contamination (04/26/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
- Uncle Chen and Lian How Brand Expanded Recall of Sauces, Oils, and Spices Contaminated with Salmonella (04/16/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
- What Is FDA Advising Consumers Regarding Pistachios and Pistachio Products (04/07/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA Alerts the Public to Uncle Chen and Lian How Brand Dry Spice Product Recall (04/02/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
- Raw Nuts Could Be Salmonella Source in Pistachios (03/31/2009, HealthDay)
- FDA Warns against Consuming Peanuts and Peanut Products Sold by Westco Fruit and Nuts Inc. (03/23/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
- U.S. Salmonella Outbreak Count Hits 666 People Sickened (02/25/2009, Reuters Health)
- Also see MedlinePlus
Salmonella Infections
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Seniors' Health
- Volunteering May Increase Retirees' Lifespan (05/04/2009, Reuters Health)
- Nighttime Urination Linked to Higher Death Rate Among Elderly (05/01/2009, HealthDay)
- Prescription Training Puts Docs in Shoes of Older Patients (05/01/2009, HealthDay)
- Minorities to Bear Brunt of Rise in U.S. Cancer Cases (04/29/2009, HealthDay)
- As Literacy Improves, so Might Happiness (04/28/2009, HealthDay)
- Lifestyle Factors Tied to Older Adults' Diabetes Risk (04/28/2009, HealthDay)
- Cryptosporidiosis Under-Recognized in the Elderly (04/24/2009, Reuters Health)
- Painkillers May Not Protect Against Dementia (04/22/2009, HealthDay)
- Transition From Home to Hospital Rarely Seamless (04/21/2009, HealthDay)
- Older Men Need to Take Closer Look for Melanomas (04/20/2009, HealthDay)
- Outgoing Nature Could Get You to 100 (04/20/2009, HealthDay)
- Antidepressants Underused in the Elderly (04/16/2009, Reuters Health)
- Extra Pounds in Mid-Life Affect Later Mobility (04/09/2009, HealthDay)
- High Blood Lead Levels Linked to Heart Deaths (04/09/2009, Reuters Health)
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy Eases Anxiety for Older People (04/07/2009, HealthDay)
- Home-Based Program Extends Seniors' Lives (04/07/2009, HealthDay)
- Daily Naps May Raise Older Women's Death Risk (04/02/2009, HealthDay)
- Kidneys from Donors Older Than 70 Still Viable (04/01/2009, HealthDay)
- Health Worse for Older Domestic Violence Victims (03/25/2009, Reuters Health)
- Loneliness Tied to Poorer Health in Old Age (03/25/2009, Reuters Health)
- Study Finds Millions More May Benefit from Statins (03/19/2009, HealthDay)
- Cochlear Implant Surgery Safe for Seniors (03/17/2009, Reuters Health)
- Defibrillator May Not Help Many with Heart Failure (03/16/2009, HealthDay)
- Many Seniors Not Selecting Lowest Cost Medicare Drug Plans (03/13/2009, HealthDay)
- Some Elderly Heart Failure Patients Get Little Help From Meds (03/12/2009, HealthDay)
- Ankle Exercises Build Seniors' Strength, Balance (03/06/2009, Reuters Health)
- Statins Help Elderly as Well as Young After Stroke (03/06/2009, Reuters Health)
- Breathing Problems Spike on Hot Days (03/03/2009, Reuters Health)
- In Elderly Women, Hip Fractures Often Follow Arm Breaks (03/02/2009, HealthDay)
- Views on Old Age May Become Reality Later (02/27/2009, HealthDay)
- Reminders Help Patients Get Better Care (02/23/2009, HealthDay)
- Adapting Gait May Help Elderly Avoid Falls (02/20/2009, HealthDay)
- Formal "Brain Exercise" Won't Help Healthy Seniors (02/18/2009, Reuters Health)
- Aging Brain May Contribute to Some Hearing Loss (02/17/2009, HealthDay)
- Reading, Games Help Keep Aging Memories Sharp (02/17/2009, HealthDay)
- Volunteer Program Helps Older Women Stay Active (02/17/2009, Reuters Health)
- Age No Bar to Aggressive Rx for Cardiogenic Shock (02/16/2009, HealthDay)
- Growth Hormone Stimulator May Combat Frailty (02/16/2009, Reuters Health)
- Loss of Height Linked to Breathlessness in Elderly (02/13/2009, Reuters Health)
- Also see MedlinePlus
Seniors' Health
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Sleep Disorders
- Genetic Study Confirms the Immune System's Role in Narcolepsy (05/04/2009, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
- Treating Sleep Disorders May Ease ADHD Symptoms (05/01/2009, HealthDay)
- Melatonin May Ease Sleep Problems in Autistic Children (04/17/2009, HealthDay)
- Sleep May Be Cause, Not Consequence, of Cancer Issues (04/15/2009, HealthDay)
- Kids' Sleep Issues May Affect Mental Ability Later (04/07/2009, Reuters Health)
- Daily Naps May Raise Older Women's Death Risk (04/02/2009, HealthDay)
- Insomnia Linked to Suicidal Thoughts, Attempts (04/01/2009, HealthDay)
- Gene Scan Shows Body's Clock Influences Numerous Physical Functions (03/30/2009, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
- Sleep Problems Common in Children with ADHD (03/26/2009, Reuters Health)
- Narcolepsy Drug Might Be Addictive (03/17/2009, HealthDay)
- People with Insomnia May Be Plagued for Awhile (03/11/2009, HealthDay)
- Too Little Sleep May Raise Diabetes Risk (03/11/2009, HealthDay)
- Spring Forward? Plan Ahead (03/08/2009, HealthDay)
- With the Economy Down, Sleeplessness Is Up (03/02/2009, HealthDay)
- Men's Stroke Risk Rises Dramatically in Mid-40s (02/26/2009, HealthDay)
- Using Sleep to Manage Headaches May Cause Insomnia (02/16/2009, HealthDay)
- Life Dissatisfaction May Stem from Bad Sleep (02/09/2009, Reuters Health)
- Recognize Symptoms for Sleep Disorders (02/09/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Also see MedlinePlus
Sleep Disorders
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Smoking
- Smoking Packs a Tougher Wallop for Women (05/04/2009, HealthDay)
- Smoking, Hypertension Each Account for 1 in 5 U.S. Deaths (04/28/2009, HealthDay)
- Nicotine May Squelch Feelings of Anger (04/24/2009, HealthDay)
- Experts Highlight Inroads to Preventing Cancer (04/21/2009, HealthDay)
- Cancer "Culprits" in Tobacco Smoke Revealed (04/19/2009, Reuters Health)
- Pot, Cigarette Smoke Wreaks Havoc on Lungs (04/13/2009, HealthDay)
- Doctors Urged to Get Aggressive to Help Smokers (04/08/2009, HealthDay)
- Researchers Profile the 'Light' Smoker (04/06/2009, HealthDay)
- Nicotine Replacement May Help Smokers Quit Gradually (04/03/2009, HealthDay)
- Mom's Smoking May Lead to SIDS (04/01/2009, HealthDay)
- Study Links Smoking to Increased Risk of Pancreatitis (03/23/2009, HealthDay)
- Smoking Isn't Falling as Fast as Officials Hoped (03/12/2009, HealthDay)
- Genes May Decide Which Smokers Get Lung Disease (03/11/2009, HealthDay)
- Social Class, Gender Won't Shield Smokers from Harm (02/18/2009, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus
Smoking
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Statins
- Cholesterol Drugs May Help in Cardiac Emergency (05/01/2009, HealthDay)
- Statins Guard Against Prostate Cancer (04/27/2009, HealthDay)
- Many Who Should Use Statins Don't (04/25/2009, HealthDay)
- Acetaminophen, Cholesterol Drugs May Help Fight Stroke (04/15/2009, HealthDay)
- Enzyme May Reduce Benefit of Cholesterol Drugs (04/01/2009, Reuters Health)
- Statins May Help Before Artery-Opening Surgery (03/30/2009, HealthDay)
- Low Inflammation, Cholesterol Cuts Heart Risk (03/29/2009, Reuters Health)
- Statin Might Help Fight Blood Clots in Veins (03/29/2009, HealthDay)
- Cholesterol Drug Not Linked to Cancer (03/27/2009, Reuters Health)
- Study Finds Millions More May Benefit from Statins (03/19/2009, HealthDay)
- Statins Help Elderly as Well as Young After Stroke (03/06/2009, Reuters Health)
- Not Many U.S. Kids Need Statins (02/16/2009, HealthDay)
- Taking Statins Faithfully Lengthens Life (02/09/2009, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus
Statins
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Stem Cells
- Scientists Find New Way to Create Stem Cells (04/23/2009, HealthDay)
- Slow-Healing Bones May Get Boost from Drug (04/14/2009, HealthDay)
- Stem Cells Buy Freedom from Insulin for Type 1 Diabetics (04/14/2009, HealthDay)
- Stem Cells Spur New Eggs in Ovaries of Adult Mice (04/13/2009, HealthDay)
- Stem Cells Repair Damaged Corneas in Mice (04/10/2009, HealthDay)
- Stem Cell Breakthrough May Lead to Multiple Sclerosis Treatments (04/09/2009, HealthDay)
- Bone Marrow Cells Help Heart Attack Patients (03/30/2009, Reuters Health)
- Stem Cell Injections Seem to Reduce Angina Pain (03/30/2009, HealthDay)
- Scientists Find Safer Way to Make Human Stem Cells (03/26/2009, Reuters Health)
- Obama Lifts Ban on Stem Cell Research (03/09/2009, HealthDay)
- Scientists Remove Cancer Genes from Stem Cells (03/05/2009, Reuters Health)
- Stem Cells Help Foot Bones Heal (03/05/2009, Reuters Health)
- Researchers Find Safer Way To Make Stem Cells (03/02/2009, Reuters Health)
- Even Mismatched Cord Blood Can Help Kids (02/13/2009, HealthDay)
- Skin Cells Turned into Working Heart Muscle (02/12/2009, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus
Stem Cells
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Stress
- Easing Job Stress May Ward Off Depression (04/27/2009, Reuters Health)
- Combat Duty Harms Long-Term Health of Vets (04/24/2009, HealthDay)
- Outgoing Nature Could Get You to 100 (04/20/2009, HealthDay)
- Across the U.S., Stress Varies by Region (04/14/2009, HealthDay)
- Stressed Health Care Workers Battle 'Compassion Fatigue' (04/10/2009, HealthDay)
- As Work Stress Rises, So May Depression (04/09/2009, HealthDay)
- Stress Management Battles Prostate Cancer Anxiety (04/08/2009, HealthDay)
- Mothers' Bereavement Does Not Raise Autism Risk (04/03/2009, Reuters Health)
- Stress May Encourage E. Coli Illness (03/19/2009, HealthDay)
- Stress May Raise Diabetes Risk for Obese Black Women (03/05/2009, HealthDay)
- With the Economy Down, Sleeplessness Is Up (03/02/2009, HealthDay)
- Meditation May Boost College Students' Learning (02/24/2009, HealthDay)
- Waiting Is the Hardest Part in Biopsies (02/24/2009, HealthDay)
- Control Your Anger, Help Your Heart (02/23/2009, HealthDay)
- Stress May Speed Melanoma Progression (02/19/2009, HealthDay)
- Job Losses Carry High 'Stress Tag' (02/12/2009, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus
Stress
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Stroke
- May Is National Stroke Awareness Month (05/04/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Acetaminophen, Cholesterol Drugs May Help Fight Stroke (04/15/2009, HealthDay)
- Researchers Discover New Genetic Variants Associated with Increased Risk of Stroke (04/15/2009, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- Scientists Spot Stroke Genes (04/15/2009, HealthDay)
- Computer Exercise Helps Stroke Victims "See" Again (03/31/2009, Reuters Health)
- New Device 'Fingers' Heart Risk (03/31/2009, HealthDay)
- Plavix Plus Aspirin Lowers Stroke Risk (03/31/2009, HealthDay)
- New Device Treats Common Heart Rhythm Disorder (03/30/2009, HealthDay)
- Low Inflammation, Cholesterol Cuts Heart Risk (03/29/2009, Reuters Health)
- Support Network May Play Role in Benefits of Drinking (03/19/2009, HealthDay)
- Experts Revise Guidelines on Daily Aspirin for Heart (03/16/2009, HealthDay)
- Task Force Recommends Using Aspirin to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease When the Benefits Outweigh the Harms (03/16/2009, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- Statins Help Elderly as Well as Young After Stroke (03/06/2009, Reuters Health)
- Second Stroke Prevention Efforts Found Wanting (03/05/2009, HealthDay)
- Even Mild Strokes Can Do Harm (02/27/2009, HealthDay)
- Men's Stroke Risk Rises Dramatically in Mid-40s (02/26/2009, HealthDay)
- Coffee or Tea Consumption May Lower Stroke Risk (02/20/2009, HealthDay)
- Early Menopause Doubles Stroke Risk (02/20/2009, HealthDay)
- Few Stroke Patients Get Clot-Busting Drug (02/20/2009, HealthDay)
- Laser Therapy Disappoints in Stroke Trial (02/20/2009, HealthDay)
- New Advances May Treat Stroke Faster, Better (02/20/2009, HealthDay)
- Women Less Apt to Get Clot-Buster (02/20/2009, HealthDay)
- B Vitamins Might Lower Stroke Risk (02/19/2009, HealthDay)
- Fast Arrival At Hospital After Stroke Pays Off (02/19/2009, HealthDay)
- Know the Warning Signs of Stroke? Most Don't. (02/19/2009, HealthDay)
- More Fast-Food Joints in Neighborhoods Mean More Strokes (02/19/2009, HealthDay)
- Silent Strokes More Common in Younger People Than Thought (02/18/2009, HealthDay)
- Coffee Drinking Lowers Women's Stroke Risk (02/16/2009, HealthDay)
- High Uric Acid Raises Risk of Death in Adults (02/12/2009, Reuters Health)
- Gender Disparities Persist in Treatment of Stroke (02/10/2009, HealthDay)
- Braces Improve Balance and Gait After Stroke (02/09/2009, Reuters Health)
- Also see MedlinePlus
Stroke
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