Last Seven Days' Health News

Today, Thursday, May 14, 2009
'Stun Gun' Deaths Rarely Caused by Ventricular Fibrillation
Brain Scans Show How Humans 'Hear' Emotion
Clinical Trials Update: May 14, 2009
Health Highlights: May 14, 2009
Health Experts Plot Strategy for Swine Flu Vaccine
Early Exercise Boosts Outcomes for ICU Patients
Health Tip: Protecting a New Hip
Health Tip: Why You May Have Swollen Lymph Nodes
Risk Factor for Stroke More Common Among Whites
Global Warming Biggest Health Threat of 21st Century, Experts Say
Cimzia Approved for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Psychiatric Drugs Might Raise Cardiac Death Risk
Implanted Defibrillators Boost Long-Term Survival
Subway Defibrillators Save Lives

Yesterday, Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Scorpion Anti-Venom Speeds Children's Recovery
Combo Treatment Eases Wheezing in Babies
Chemotherapy Superior to New Drug for Early Breast Cancer
Man Dies of Brain Inflammation Caused by Deer Tick Virus
15-Point Test Gauges Alzheimer's Risk
For Dialysis Patients, More Pills = Lower Quality of Life
Medicare's 'No' on Virtual Colonoscopy Stirs Expert Debate
Health Highlights: May 13, 2009
Clinical Trials Update: May 13, 2009
Productivity Takes a Hit From Obesity, Diabetes
Health Tip: Be Proactive at Your Next Doctor Visit
Health Tip: Wear Your Seat Belt During Pregnancy
Folic Acid Reduces Infant Heart Defects
Pregnant Women Should Take Flu Drugs Promptly
More Single Women Are Having Babies
Most Depressed Teens Don't Get Treatment

Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Prior Cervical Dysplasia May Boost Cancer's Return
Healthy Behaviors Slow Functional Decline After Cancer
Organ Donation Policies Vary Among Children's Hospitals
Internet Program Helps Problem Drinkers
Aspirin Lowers Stroke Risk in Peripheral Artery Disease
Estrogen May Help Men's Hearts
Birds Don't Miss a Beat
Clinical Trials Update: May 12, 2009
Health Highlights: May 12, 2009
Genes Yield Clues to High Blood Pressure
Frequent Feedings May Be Making Babies Fat
Swine Flu May Pose Problems for Pregnant Women
Study Supports Swine Flu's Pandemic Potential
Acupuncture, Real or Fake, Eases Back Pain
Health Tip: Strive for Beautiful, Healthy Skin
Health Tip: Taking an Antacid
Before Conceiving, Take Folic Acid for One Full Year
Eye Disease, Cognitive Decline Linked in Study
Biomarkers May Help Measure Rate of Decline in Dementia

Monday, May 11, 2009
More Cancer Tests Mean More False-Positive Results
Antioxidants Blunt Exercise Benefit, Study Shows
Supportive Weigh-In Program Keeps Pounds Off
Walk Long, Slow and Often to Help the Heart
Small Drug Promo Items May Influence Young Doctors
DASH Diet Has Extra Benefits for Women's Health
Seniors Often Misstate Stroke History
Clinical Trials Update: May 11, 2009
Health Highlights: May 11, 2009
Swine Flu: A Primer
3-Drug Combo Reduces Nausea After Chemo
Conflicts of Interest Still Exist in Cancer Research
Health Tip: Keep Medications Away From Children
Health Tip: Prevent Burnout
Climate Change Could Sting Allergy, Asthma Sufferers
CDC Shifts Swine Flu Focus to Likely Impact in the Fall
Most Women Struggle With Rising Health Care Costs
Where You Live May Affect Your Cancer Diagnosis

Sunday, May 10, 2009
Ladders, Swings and More Can Cause Peril
Swine Flu: A Primer
Third U.S. Swine Flu Death Reported

Saturday, May 09, 2009
Swine Flu: A Primer
New Paint Shows Germ-Fighting Potential
Acid Drinks Blamed for Increase in Tooth Erosion
Confirmed Swine Flu Cases in U.S. Near 2,300 Mark

Friday, May 08, 2009
Inbreeding May Have Doomed Spain's Habsburg Dynasty
Impulsivity Raises Alcoholism Risk
Obesity May Raise Kids' Allergy Risk
Protein Might Mute Effects of Methamphetamine
As Swine Flu Cases Mount, CDC Says U.S. Hasn't 'Dodged a Bullet'
Exercising Throat Muscles May Relieve Sleep Apnea
Not All Caregivers Are Stressed and Depressed
Clinical Trials Update: May 8, 2009
Health Highlights: May 8, 2009
Swine Flu: A Primer
Fewer Heart Surgeries Needed as Technology Improves
Health Tip: Triggers for Foot Arthritis
Health Tip: Manage Medications Safely
After Job Loss, People Report More Health Issues
Seniors Who Volunteer May Live Longer
Psoriasis Patients Happy With Home-Based Treatment
Racial Disparity Seen in Angioplasty Outcomes
Scientists Still Baffled About Origins of Swine Flu
Bullying Seems to Affect Kids Years Later