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Treating An Overactive Bladder
Friday, October 5
Friday, October 5
Thursday, October 4
Swedish study found less decline in thinking ability for those on daily dose
The drug worked as well as standard pills in head-to-head study, but is not fully approved for that use
Widely used chemical linked to lower levels of hormone in newborn boys, but not girls
Increased risk for those who drink 3 cups a day could be 66 percent, researchers say, but others are skeptical
New mathematical method predicts women's odds of becoming pregnant at various ages
10-year British study found no survival benefit for population at large
Researchers found that the records can help doctors better target treatment, testing
Access to IUDs, implants helped reduce unintended pregnancies, researchers say
People with chronic gum disease seem to be slightly more likely to develop the skin condition psoriasis, according to a new study.
Get the annual vaccine
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Here are some common causes
But doctors, patients slow to embrace this timesaver, study finds
Administrators should assess job conditions, researchers say
Most people 6 months of age and older are urged to get vaccinated
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Breathing tests improved more for 9/11 rescue crews than nearby workers
Older people who've suffered a heart attack often don't stick with the drugs their doctor prescribes, although the medications have been proven to save lives, according to a new study.
5 dead, at least 30 sickened across U.S. by suspected contamination in steroid used for back pain
People who live within a half-mile of lots of parks and fields go on fewer walks than those who don't have much parkland nearby, a new study from Australia suggests.
Study of brain structure may boost efforts to find ways to restore sight
The tumors affect three-fourths of women of childbearing age
Condition should be treated before elective procedures if possible, researcher says
Teenagers who smoke are more likely to die of heart disease decades down the line, even if they quit by the time they're middle-aged, researchers have found.
Wednesday, October 3
But the tests would uncover risk in relatively few people, evidence review finds
Pregnant women with frequent exposure to solvents at work may be at higher risk of having babies with birth defects, French researchers have found.
Study found those whose mothers experienced high blood pressure scored lower on tests in their 70s
After Pitney Bowes Inc cut copayments for two essential heart drugs, employees at the Stamford, Connecticut-based company began filling their prescriptions more regularly, according to a new report.
Lesions on skull fragment indicate that meat was regular part of diet more than a million years ago
Testing found new mutations only in people with the condition, not their parents
Not yet ready for hospital use, it might allow doctors to confirm and treat conditions sooner
Regular brushing and flossing are key
Therapy may help you deal with depression, loss or anger
While less deadly than melanoma, basal cell and squamous cell cancers can be disfiguring
Babies who fuss and cry a lot may not have a greater chance of mental health issues later in life - despite what their mothers might think, a new study suggests.
Study shows they are diagnosed later and get fewer treatments than urban patients
Exercise reduced effect in men, but not women
Study found female identical twins had similar levels of 'thin idealization'
Chemotherapy, radiation before transplant linked to elevated threat
Number of deaths now stands at 163, up from 147 last week
Tuesday, October 2
One expert, however, says beta blockers have proven benefits
New guidelines say individual, doctor and evidence must all contribute to decisions
But almost 1 million a month still do, agency says
Loading up on vitamin D is unlikely to prevent the common cold this winter, a new study from New Zealand suggests.
For people conscious about their heart health, a new study suggests it may be best to eat fish instead of taking individual omega-3 fatty acids in supplement form.
Key practices for doctors, patients outlined by American College of Rheumatology
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You may not have to give up dairy entirely
Or their oral health may suffer
Women in particular did worse with alternative procedure, U.K. researchers found
Acceleration forces, effects of crush accidents were reduced
The problem is much more common among children, teens
Most children should still be eligible for care, researchers say
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But association seen in study doesn't prove that sleep problems cause cardiovascular disease
But overall risk remains small, study finds
Study found more disability, complications and longer hospital stays for these patients
Large study found possible preventive effect against blindness-causing eye condition
Dutch research finds digital screening better at detecting life-threatening tumors
Monday, October 1
Child protective agencies reported decline, but hospital data tell a different story
When drugs are tested only in adults, kids and their doctors are at a disadvantage, researchers say
A new study says almost one third of Medicare's beneficiaries use the program to pay for end-of-life care at nursing homes, which may not be equipped to treat or prevent pain and suffering.
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Get your muscles ready for exercise
Fainting, skin infections most common side effects seen in girls, young women
Older adults with heart disease, advanced diabetes were more apt to develop atrial fibrillation than peers who drank less
Evidence-based approach should improve care, experts say
Experimental drug combo postponed resistance to therapy by 4 months, study showed
Both doctors and patients gave high marks to a program allowing patients to access their primary care physicians' office notes online, in a new study.
Alcohol, drug use common even 5 years after kids left detention center, researchers found
Genetic mutation associated with hearing loss in Usher syndrome type 1 and other cases, study says
If true, it might be a useful tool to measure the effectiveness of treatments
Understanding immune response in these 'elite controllers' might help pave way to vaccine
Research was based on interviews with more than 10,000 people
But they're more comfortable with uncertain outcomes than adults are, researchers say
Excessive exposure hinders ability to learn, doctors warn
Sunday, September 30
Low-cost mailers led to greater use of 'sun-protective' clothing, hats and shade, study finds
Friday, September 28
Student athletes collapsing from cardiac arrest in the middle of a game may grab headlines, but when someone's heart gives up at a school, it's usually not a youngster's.
Children of Texas mothers living where atrazine most used were more likely to have nasal passage blockage
But other experts disagree and say more activity, not less, is needed
Buy a new pair when they appear worn
In small study, patients on beta blockers gained about half-hour of sleep when taking supplement
But it's still designed to correct an irregular heartbeat
Loss of language skills can stem from stroke or other brain damage
A new and potentially fatal virus from the same family as SARS which was discovered in a patient in London last week appears not to spread easily from person to person, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
Club managers need to comply with regulations, researcher says
Knowledge isn't always power, some women say, study finds
In the absence of reliable screening tool, questionnaire might aid early detection
Women treated with hormone-blocking drugs to stave off breast cancer recurrences are often dissatisfied with their sex lives, a new study from Sweden has found.
Study supports checking progesterone levels in women with early pain, bleeding
Though assisted-reproduction techniques (ART) are known to come with a higher risk for birth defects, a new review of defect rates in Western Australia shows major birth defects becoming less common over the course of a decade among babies born through ART.
But it's too soon to expect treatment for lumbar disc deterioration