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Tuesday, February 12

Breast Cancer Research Needs More Focus on Environment (HealthDay)
Calcium Supplements May Raise Odds of Heart Death in Women (HealthDay)
First-Born May Be at Greater Risk for Diabetes, Hypertension (HealthDay)
Folic Acid in Pregnancy Tied to Lower Autism Risk (Reuters Health)
For Hospitals, Lowered Death Rates May Not Mean More Readmissions (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Cutting Boards Clean (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Prevent Produce Problems (HealthDay)
Should Toddlers Be Screened for Lazy Eye? (Reuters Health)
Synthetic Marijuana Use Linked to Kidney Damage (HealthDay)
'Watch and Wait' Approach Often Best for Older Patients with Kidney Cancer (HealthDay)
When Trees Die Off, Human Health May Also Suffer (HealthDay)
Women's Vitamin D Needs Don't Vary by Race, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Monday, February 11

ADHD Treatments Not Working for Most Young Children (HealthDay)
Costs of Hip Replacement Hard to Find, Vary Widely (Reuters Health)
Cut Salt, Save 500,000 U.S. Lives Over a Decade, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Manage Bunion Pain (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Why Wear Sunglasses? (HealthDay)
Little Known on How to Best Help Kids After Trauma (HealthDay)
Long Waits in the ER May Raise PTSD Risk for Heart Patients (HealthDay)
Nearsighted Kids May Get Worse in Winter (Reuters Health)
New SARS-Like Virus Infects British Patient in Tenth Case Globally (Reuters Health)
PSA Decision Tools May Help Men Clarify Their Values (Reuters Health)
Teen Births Hit Record Low, CDC Reports (HealthDay)
U.S. Recovers $4.2 Billion from Healthcare Fraud Probes (Reuters Health)
Vaccine with Drug Payload Shows Promise Against Tumors (HealthDay)
Vitamin D Supplements: Is What You See What You Get? (HealthDay)

Sunday, February 10

Early Dental Care Can Help Keep Kids Smiling for Years to Come (HealthDay)
Everyday Activities May Have Same Health Benefits as Going to Gym (HealthDay)

Saturday, February 9

Don't Overlook Eating Issues Tied to Autism, Study Warns (HealthDay)
Skin-Care Basics for Your New Baby (HealthDay)

Friday, February 8

Avastin May Help Boost Survival with Aggressive Cervical Cancer (HealthDay)
Day Care May Not Raise Behavior Woes in Kids After All (HealthDay)
Docs' Theories on Obesity May Affect Their Weight-Loss Advice (HealthDay)
Flu Levels Starting to Fall, CDC Says (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Avoid Food Poisoning (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Managing Dry Eyes (HealthDay)
Infants' Inattentiveness Might Signal Later Autism, Study Says (HealthDay)
Lower Drinking Age May Raise Chances of Bingeing Later (HealthDay)
No Sign That Omega-3s Benefit Babies' Brains (Reuters Health)
On-the-Job Stress Won't Raise Your Risk for Cancer, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Psychiatric Drugs Tied to Falls in the Elderly (Reuters Health)
Want to Get Rid of That Old Tattoo? You're Not Alone (HealthDay)

Thursday, February 7

Birth Defects in Multiples on the Rise (Reuters Health)
Cancer Drug Doesn't Speed Up Tumor Growth, Researchers Say (HealthDay)
'Clot-Buster' Drug May Still Be Best Stroke Treatment (HealthDay)
Daily Dialysis Has Risks, Benefits for Kidney Disease Patients (HealthDay)
Exposure to Smog in Early Pregnancy Linked to Complications (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Dealing with Low Back Pain (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Giving Up Baby's Bottle (HealthDay)
Maternal Depression, Violence at Home May Raise Child's ADHD Risk (HealthDay)
Older Motorcyclists More Likely to Be Seriously Hurt in Crashes (HealthDay)
One in Every 12 Stroke Survivors Contemplates Suicide, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Scientists Explore How Zinc Fights Off Infection (HealthDay)
Self-Esteem, Optimism Help When Caring for Spouse After Stroke (HealthDay)
Southern Diet Might Explain the 'Stroke Belt' (HealthDay)
Stroke During Childhood May Raise Risk for Epilepsy, Study Says (HealthDay)
Surgical Delivery of Drug Shows Promise Against 'Bleeding' Stroke (HealthDay)
Test Strip Supply Linked to Better Diabetes Care (Reuters Health)
Young Adults Are America's Most Stressed Generation (HealthDay)

Wednesday, February 6

Alzheimer's to Triple by 2050 As Baby Boomers Age (Reuters Health)
Electrical Brain Stimulation Plus Drug Fights Depression (HealthDay)
FDA Issues Another Warning on Fake Version of Cancer Drug Avastin (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Care for Your Cast (HealthDay)
Heart Attack Patients Do Better If They Had Chest Pain First (HealthDay)
In Hospitals, Daily Antiseptic Bath May Prevent Dangerous Infections (HealthDay)
Mediterranean Diet May Be Best for Diabetes (Reuters Health)
Nerve Stimulation May Help Some with Migraines (Reuters Health)
Re-Analysis Refutes Diet Guidelines Favoring Vegetable Fats (HealthDay)
Smog Exposure During Pregnancy Tied to Tinier Babies (HealthDay)
Some Whooping Cough Strains Now Outsmarting Vaccine (HealthDay)
Study Ties Gene to Dangerous Heart Valve Deposits (HealthDay)

Tuesday, February 5

American Indians at Heightened Risk for Suicide After Heavy Drinking (HealthDay)
Benefits of CT Scans May Outweigh Cancer Risk for Young Adults (HealthDay)
Cancer Rates Dropping Among Black Americans (HealthDay)
Diabetes Drug May Offer 'Modest' Weight Loss for Very Obese Teens (HealthDay)
Diet Drinks as Mixers May Make for More Potent Cocktails (HealthDay)
Drinking Imbalance Could Put Marriage on the Rocks (HealthDay)
Drug May Make Walking Easier for People with Artery Disease (HealthDay)
End-of-Life Care Often Still Hectic, Aggressive (Reuters Health)
For Older Women, Mammograms Every 2 Years Found as Good as Annual Test (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Eating Because You're Bored? (HealthDay)
Patient Involvement Lowers Health Costs, Study Says (HealthDay)
Smoking Rates Much Higher Among the Mentally Ill: CDC (HealthDay)
Steroid Shots for Tennis Elbow May Hurt, Not Help (Reuters Health)
Sunshine Linked to Lower Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk (HealthDay)
Vitamin D Loss Attributed to Obesity (HealthDay)

Monday, February 4

A Good Mood May Boost Seniors' Brain Power (HealthDay)
Adult Diabetes Drug May Work in Very Obese Youths (Reuters Health)
Boomers' Health Fails to Measure Up to Parents' (HealthDay)
Chemicals from Antibacterial Products Found in Minnesota Lakes (HealthDay)
Could Too Much Calcium Be Bad for Your Heart? (Reuters Health)
For Most Bullied Gay Kids, Things Do 'Get Better,' Study Finds (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Avoiding Dry Skin (HealthDay)
Hoping to Ease Shortage, FDA Fast-Tracks Generic Form of Cancer Drug (HealthDay)
Key TB Vaccine Trial Fails; More Waiting in the Wings (Reuters Health)
Mistaken Infection 'On the Prairie'? (HealthDay)
No Evidence That Lupus Drugs Lead to Cancer, Says Study (HealthDay)
Review Finds No Evidence Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Are Infectious (HealthDay)
Vitamin C Supplements Tied to Men's Kidney Stones (Reuters Health)
With Benefits Unproven, Why Do Millions of Americans Take Multivitamins? (HealthDay)

Sunday, February 3

Stressed-Out Women May Be More Sensitive to Sounds (HealthDay)

Friday, February 1

Certain Skin Cancers More Common in HIV-Positive People (HealthDay)
Energy Drinks Pose Risks to Teens, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Gay Black Men Often Face Added Family Hurdles When Coming Out (HealthDay)
Health Tip: How Your Feet Age (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Troubled By a Toothache? (HealthDay)
Kids' Abdominal Injuries May Not Warrant CT Scan (HealthDay)
Medical School Ethics Policies May Affect How Doctors Prescribe (HealthDay)
Program To Spot Painkiller ODs Saves Lives (HealthDay)
Psychiatric Drugs More Often Prescribed in the South (HealthDay)
Rules Call for Swing to Healthier Snacks in Schools (Reuters Health)
School Bullies Often Popular, Survey Finds (HealthDay)
Study Finds No Heart Benefits from Selenium (Reuters Health)
Type 1 Diabetes Rising in Kids (Reuters Health)
Uninsured Less Likely to Get Heart Meds (Reuters Health)
U.S. Military Veteran Suicides Rise, One Dies Every 65 Minutes (Reuters Health)
Will Climate Change Mean Worse Flu Seasons? (HealthDay)

Thursday, January 31

Belly Fat May Raise Odds of Early Death for Thin Heart Patients (HealthDay)
Blacks Less Likely to Receive Kidney Transplant Early On, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Could Going Veg Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease? (Reuters Health)
Despite Fears, Ambulance Diversion Ban Does No Harm (Reuters Health)
Diabetics Can Eat Right After Using Insulin (Reuters Health)
Drug Users Are 'Super-Spreaders' of Hepatitis C, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Linked to Autism Risk in Study (HealthDay)
Fish Like Grouper, Barracuda May Pose Food-Poisoning Risk (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe in Cold Weather (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Minimize Pesticide Exposure (HealthDay)
Marriage May Cut Heart Attack Risk for Both Spouses (HealthDay)
Most U.S. Soldiers May Suffer from Sleep Problems (HealthDay)
New Stroke Guidelines Stress Treatment Within One Hour of Arrival in ER (HealthDay)
People Can Emit Flu Germs in Air up to 6 Feet Away, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Smaller Snack Portions Just as Satisfying (HealthDay)

Wednesday, January 30

Antidepressants Celexa, Lexapro Tied to Irregular Heartbeat (HealthDay)
Certain Jobs May Still Pose Risk for Asthma (HealthDay)
Childhood Abuse May Be Tied to Uterine Fibroids (HealthDay)
Doubling up on Cold, Flu Remedies May Harm Liver (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Is Your Child Being Bullied? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Wear Your Seat Belt When Pregnant (HealthDay)
Many Cocaine Deaths Determined by Genes, Study Says (HealthDay)
Non-Drug ADHD Treatments Don't Pan out in Study (HealthDay)
Obesity in Girls Tied to Higher Multiple Sclerosis Risk (Reuters Health)
Study Shows Weight-Loss Myths Abound (HealthDay)
Supplement Reduces Risk of Diabetes in Pregnancy (Reuters Health)
Vegetarianism May Cut Heart Disease Risk by Third (HealthDay)
Yoga May Aid People with Irregular Heart Rhythm (Reuters Health)

Tuesday, January 29

Brain Scan Study Suggests Docs 'Feel' Your Pain (HealthDay)
Can Brightly Colored Fruits, Veggies Protect Against ALS? (HealthDay)
Cancer Gene Mutation Linked to Earlier Menopause (Reuters Health)
CDC Ranks Foods Most Likely to Make Americans Sick (HealthDay)
'Coming Out' Can Bring Health Benefits, Study Says (HealthDay)
Could an Earlier Lunchtime Help You Lose Weight? (Reuters Health)
Good 'First-Time' Sex May Set Stage for Future Enjoyment (HealthDay)
Health Tip: A Few 'Don'ts' During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Promote Healthy Teeth (HealthDay)
High Blood Pressure in Kids May Be Less Common Than Thought (HealthDay)
Implanted Defibrillator Patients Prefer Device Off If Very Ill (HealthDay)
No Higher Risks After Heavy Postpartum Bleeding (Reuters Health)
Scientists Find Genetic Clue to Severe Flu Among Chinese (Reuters Health)
Study: Lungs from Heavy Smokers OK for Transplant (HealthDay)
Too Few Adults Get Recommended Vaccines: CDC (HealthDay)
When It Comes to Spine Surgery, There Is No 'July Effect' (HealthDay)

Monday, January 28

Can Pneumonia Be Reliably Diagnosed Without X-Rays? (Reuters Health)
Constipation Treatments Not Equally Effective: Review (HealthDay)
Do TV Liquor Ads Drive Kids to Drink? (HealthDay)
First-Ever Guidelines Issued For Treating Type 2 Diabetes in Kids (HealthDay)
For Early Cancer, Lumpectomy Beats Mastectomy for Survival (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Avoid the Winter Blues (HealthDay)
Lighter Sleep May Dull Memory Skills in Seniors (HealthDay)
More Evidence Ties Heart Disease to Mental Decline (HealthDay)
PET Scans Helpful, But Not Definitive for Alzheimer's Diagnosis (HealthDay)
Placebo as Good as Most Drugs for Kids' Migraines (Reuters Health)
Scientists Complete 1st Map of 'Emotional Intelligence' in the Brain (HealthDay)
Whooping Cough Vaccine for Pregnant Women Among New Recommendations (HealthDay)

Saturday, January 26

Parents Not Too Worried About Kids' Use of Pain Meds (HealthDay)

Friday, January 25

Bisexual Women at Especially High Risk of Sexual Violence, CDC Says (HealthDay)
Car Commuters Gain More Weight (Reuters Health)
Chronic Heartburn Could Spur Asthma in Some Patients (HealthDay)
Common Painkillers Tied to Kidney Risks for Children (HealthDay)
ER Visits Linked to ADHD Meds Up Sharply (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Care for Your Mouthguard (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Does Asthma Affect Your Sleep? (HealthDay)
High Doses of Folic Acid Not Tied to Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
Higher Fruit, Veggie Intake Tied to Lower Risk of a Tough-to-Treat Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
Lead Levels Down in U.S. Kids, But Asthma Cases Rising (HealthDay)
Nearby Lightning May Be Linked to Migraines (Reuters Health)
Quitting Smoking Before Cancer Surgery Best, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Smoking Still Takes a Heavy Toll in U.S., CDC Finds (HealthDay)
Swine Flu Infected 1 in 5, Death Rate Low, Study Shows (Reuters Health)
Very Obese Teens See Heart Gains from Weight-Loss Surgery (HealthDay)
1st OTC Drug Approved for Women with Overactive Bladder (HealthDay)

Thursday, January 24

Acts of Kindness Can Make You Happier (HealthDay)
CDC Researchers Spot Increase in New 'Stomach Bug' Strain (HealthDay)
Diabetics Found to Underuse Special Footwear (Reuters Health)
Drivers' Attitudes While Learning May Predict Future Road Performance (HealthDay)
ER Admissions Over Holidays Linked to Higher Death Rates (HealthDay)
Extreme Cold Snap Brings Unexpected Health Risks (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Coping with the Flu (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Safely Dispose of Medications (HealthDay)
Hepatitis C Linked to Ink (Reuters Health)
HIV-Like Virus Arose in Primates Millions of Years Ago, Scientists Say (HealthDay)
In Speed-Dating Study, Testosterone Rises in Both Sexes as Love Ignites (HealthDay)
Mediterranean Diet May Not Protect the Aging Brain (Reuters Health)
Ob/Gyn Group Urges Docs to Help Prevent 'Octomom'-Type Multiple Births (HealthDay)
Preventing Kidney Disease May Cut Diabetes Deaths, Study Says (HealthDay)
Salmonella Cause of Most Foodborne-Illness Outbreaks: CDC (HealthDay)
Scientists Link More Genes to Common Brain Tumor (HealthDay)
Unintended Pregnancies on the Rise in Servicewomen (Reuters Health)
U.S. Researchers Tracking Flu Through Twitter (Reuters Health)
Vaccinating Kids Against Common Gut Bug Helps Shield Adults Too (HealthDay)

Wednesday, January 23

Changing Food Labels Could Boost Understanding (Reuters Health)
Drivers Who Multitask Often Overestimate Their Skills (HealthDay)
Eat Too Much While Watching TV? Try Taking Smaller Bites (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Get Fit During Your Commute (HealthDay)
Health Tip: In Chronic Pain? (HealthDay)
Jaw Pain Disorder Tied to Anxiety, Depression (HealthDay)
Longtime Smokers Lose a Decade of Life (HealthDay)
Many Women Victims of 'Contraceptive Sabotage,' Experts Say (HealthDay)
More Time at Family Dinners Might Curb Obesity in Kids (HealthDay)
'Nightcaps' Don't Help You Sleep Better After All (HealthDay)
Oxygen Therapy Spurs Recovery in Some Stroke Patients (HealthDay)
People with Egg Allergy Can Safely Get Flu Shot (HealthDay)
Study Casts Doubt on Link Between Cannabis, Teen IQ Drop (Reuters Health)
Study Links Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy to Lower IQ (HealthDay)
Study Questions Importance of 'Triggers' in Setting Off Migraines (HealthDay)
Too Much Sitting May Lower Odds of Surviving Colon Cancer (HealthDay)
U.S. Vets with Gulf War Syndrome Need Individualized Treatment (HealthDay)
Women's Smoking Deaths at All-Time High in U.S. (HealthDay)

Tuesday, January 22

Blood Test Might Spot High-Risk Breast Cancer Genes (HealthDay)
Got the Flu? Rest First, Exercise Later, Experts Say (HealthDay)
Happy in Marriage, Heavier on the Scale? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Create a Winter Emergency Kit (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Protect Against Flu During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Hospital Readmissions All Too Common, U.S. Studies Find (HealthDay)
Many Suffer Chronic Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Obese Drivers May Be More Likely to Die in Car Crashes (HealthDay)
One In Six Cases Of Adult Asthma May Be Linked To Workplace (HealthDay)
One Path to Fitter Kids: More P.E. at School (HealthDay)
Physical, Sexual Assault May Raise Soldiers' Suicide Risk (HealthDay)
Platelets, Steroids May Not Aid Tennis Elbow (Reuters Health)
Playing for Fun May Reduce Young Athletes' Injuries (HealthDay)
Signs of Brain Damage Show Up in Scans of Living, Retired NFL Players (HealthDay)

Monday, January 21

Breathing Program May Help Save Newborns' Lives (Reuters Health)
Close to Half of Kids Late Receiving Vaccines (Reuters Health)
Could Chemical in Dishware Raise Your Risk for Kidney Stones? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Protect Kids from Flu (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Avoid the Same Old Grain (HealthDay)
Hearing Loss May Hasten Mental Decline (HealthDay)
'Microbeads' May Boost Survival in Advanced Colon Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
More U.S. Children Diagnosed with ADHD (HealthDay)
Obese Patients Urged to Lose Weight Before Kidney Transplant (HealthDay)
Poorer Neighborhoods Often Have Less Safe Playgrounds (HealthDay)
Study Links Long-Term Aspirin Use with Vision Loss (HealthDay)
Task Force Urges Routine Screening of Women for Domestic Violence (HealthDay)

Sunday, January 20

How to Tell If Your Child Is Too Sick for School (HealthDay)
Snowboarding Linked to Injury Rate Rise on Slopes (Reuters Health)
Winter Sports Safety: Preparation Is Key (HealthDay)

Saturday, January 19

Tips to Keep Kids Safe, Warm During Winter (HealthDay)

Friday, January 18

Botox OK'd by U.S. FDA to Treat Overactive Bladder (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Encourage Kids to Snack on Fruits and Veggies (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Excessively Sleepy? (HealthDay)
Hockey Rule Changes Could Cut Player Aggression, Injuries (HealthDay)
How Cervical Cancer Vaccines Came to Be (HealthDay)
Immune-Boosting Foods May Add to Flu Defense (HealthDay)
Is Driving OK with Certain Age-Related Blind Spots? (Reuters Health)
Malaria, Typhoid Pose Biggest Threat to Travelers in Tropics (HealthDay)
Newborn Screening Misses Some Deaf Kids (Reuters Health)
Patient Education Helps Prevent Overuse of Antibiotics for Cough, Study Finds (HealthDay)
PTSD Can Hamper Drug Treatment for Stroke Survivors (HealthDay)
Some Women Who Don't Need Deodorant Use It Anyway (HealthDay)
Uncontrolled Risk Factors Put Stroke Survivors in Danger (HealthDay)
Vaccines Might Become Another Way to Fight Cancer (HealthDay)
Wound Infections from Colon Surgery May Raise Risk for Blood Clots (HealthDay)
48 States Now Report Flu Activity, Elderly Hit Hard (HealthDay)

Thursday, January 17

Buy Breast Pumps with Caution, FDA Says (HealthDay)
Cases of Rare But Deadly Encephalitis Rising Among Kids, Report Finds (HealthDay)
Chemo Pills Effective, But Patients May Skip Doses (HealthDay)
Childhood Obesity Rates Drop in New York City, Los Angeles (HealthDay)
Docs' 'Cultural Competence' May Boost HIV Care (HealthDay)
Doctor Explains Why Flu a Greater Threat to Seniors (HealthDay)
FDA Approves New Type of Flu Vaccine (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Curb Late-Night Snacking (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Take Antibiotics Only When Needed (HealthDay)
Measles Deaths Fall But Vaccine Gaps Threaten Progress: WHO (Reuters Health)
Migraine Sufferers Stigmatized Because of Their Condition (HealthDay)
Not All Whole Grain Products Are Created Equal, Study Claims (HealthDay)
Obese Kids May Face Immediate Health Woes, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Pictures Speak Louder Than Words on Cigarette Labeling (HealthDay)
Segregation Tied to More Lung Cancer Deaths (Reuters Health)
TB Drug Shortages Put U.S. Patients in Peril, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Wait to Remove Kids' Infected Adenoids (Reuters Health)
Whole Body Vibration May Help Elderly Get up and Go (Reuters Health)

Wednesday, January 16

Airborne Toxins Down, But Overall Pollutant Levels Rising: EPA (HealthDay)
As Parents' Share of College Fees Rises, Students' GPAs Fall (HealthDay)
Autism Researchers Surprised by Impaired Brain Connections (HealthDay)
Blood Clots During Pregnancy More Likely After IVF, Study Says (HealthDay)
Checklists May Help Avoid Surgery Oversights (Reuters Health)
Childhood Vaccine Schedule Is Safe, Report Says (HealthDay)
Cut Back on Sugar to Lose Some Weight (HealthDay)
Deer Ticks Carry Yet Another Bacterial Threat (HealthDay)
Dengue Is Fastest-Spreading Tropical Disease, WHO Says (Reuters Health)
ER Visits Linked to Energy Drinks Double (HealthDay)
Feces Transplant May Help Relieve Severe Diarrhea (Reuters Health)
Fetal Deaths Up Among Unvaccinated Moms in H1N1 Pandemic (HealthDay)
For Some Children, Autism Symptoms May Fade with Age (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Get Regular Care to Manage Diabetes (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Your Salad Healthy (HealthDay)
Just How Severe Is This Flu Season? (HealthDay)
Multiple Concussions Could Up Depression Risk in Former NFL Players (HealthDay)
Smartphone Apps for Skin Cancer Risk Aren't Reliable, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself from the Flu (HealthDay)
Study Pinpoints Optimal Treatment Window for HIV (HealthDay)
Top Road Rage Triggers: Cutting in, Weaving (HealthDay)

Tuesday, January 15

Are E-Visits as Good as Office Appointments? (Reuters Health)
Caffeine Linked to Leaky Bladder in Men (Reuters Health)
Doctors Often Miss Signs of Problem Drinking in Patients, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Got Nobel? Milk-Guzzling Countries Win More of the Esteemed Prizes (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Eat Right on Vacation (HealthDay)
Health Tip: If You're Always Tired (HealthDay)
Inserting Breathing Tube May Not Be Best for Victims of Cardiac Arrest (HealthDay)
Many More Doctors Using Electronic Health Records (HealthDay)
Migraine with Aura May Raise Risk of Heart Trouble (HealthDay)
No Exercise, More Than Couch, Tied to Fat in Kids (Reuters Health)
No Link Between Low Birth Weight, Asthma (HealthDay)
Obese Patients May Have Less Success with Back Surgery (HealthDay)
Opioid Painkillers Tied to Driving Injuries (Reuters Health)
'Spot' Shortages of Flu Vaccine, Tamiflu Reported, FDA Head Says (HealthDay)
Study Finds Low Flu Vaccine Rates in U.S. Kids (HealthDay)
Texting Could Help Spread the Word on Teen Health (HealthDay)
Unneeded Antibiotics May Lead To Diarrheal Illness, Study Finds (HealthDay)
U.S. Minorities Less Likely to Get Colon Cancer Screening (HealthDay)

Monday, January 14

Berries May Cut Heart Attack Risk in Women, Study Says (HealthDay)
Coughs Take Longer to Clear Up than People Think (Reuters Health)
Drug Overdoses Top AIDS As Main Cause of Homeless Deaths (Reuters Health)
Early Parkinson's Patients May Suffer Some Symptoms in Silence (HealthDay)
Fast Food Tied to Asthma, Eczema and Hay Fever in Kids (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Exercising After Baby Is Born (HealthDay)
Heavy Smoking May Raise Odds for Lethal Bladder Cancer (HealthDay)
Office Reminders Help Limit Unnecessary Antibiotics (Reuters Health)
Researchers Link 25 New Gene Variants to Autism (HealthDay)
Safer Roads near Schools May Mean Fewer Kids Struck by Cars (HealthDay)
Screen Time near Bedtime Means Less Sleep for Kids (HealthDay)
Some Docs Screen for Prostate Cancer Without Asking (Reuters Health)
Thigh Is Safer Vaccination Site than Arm for Toddlers, Study Finds (HealthDay)
U.S. Launches Extensive Alzheimer's Studies (HealthDay)
30 Percent of U.S. Teen Girls Meet Up with Online Strangers (HealthDay)

Sunday, January 13

Snowboarding Tops List of Winter-Sports Injuries (HealthDay)

Saturday, January 12

Winter Holds Many Hazards for Seniors, Expert Warns (HealthDay)

Friday, January 11

Almost One in Six Couples Face Infertility (Reuters Health)
Avoid Pregnancy for a Year After Weight-Loss Surgery: Review (HealthDay)
Bullying Harms Kids with Autism, Parents Say (HealthDay)
Cancer Society Suggests CT Lung Screening for Heavy Smokers (HealthDay)
Depressed Stroke Survivors May Face Higher Early Death Risk (HealthDay)
EMS Strategy Change Gets Heart Patients Faster Care (Reuters Health)
Flu Reaches Epidemic Level in U.S., Says CDC (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Antibiotic Resistance Is Dangerous (HealthDay)
Health Tip: If You Have a Cold (HealthDay)
Heart Muscle Cells Regenerate in Kids, Research Shows (HealthDay)
Kidneys Sometimes Removed Needlessly in Patients with Rare Genetic Disorder (HealthDay)
More Focused Radiation Treatment May Work Better Against Brain Tumors (HealthDay)
Patients Rarely Told About Medication Errors (Reuters Health)
Phys Ed Requirements Disappearing at 4-Year Colleges (HealthDay)
Safe Ways to Relieve Your Young Child's Flu Symptoms (HealthDay)
Simple Awareness Reduces College Food Waste (Reuters Health)

Thursday, January 10

Blood Disorder Cases Tied to Prescription Painkiller Abuse (HealthDay)
FDA: Lower Ambien's Dose to Prevent Drowsy Driving (HealthDay)
Fewer U.S. Patients Getting Weight Counseling from Doctors (HealthDay)
Health Tip: You May Have Seasonal Affective Disorder (HealthDay)
Heart Attack Pattern Shifted After Katrina (Reuters Health)
Mother-to-Be's Pollen Exposure May Boost Asthma Risk in Baby (HealthDay)
Screen Time Not Linked to Kids' Physical Activity (Reuters Health)
Study Finds Increase in Unused Transplant Livers (Reuters Health)
Technique IDs Deadliest Whooping Cough Cases (HealthDay)
Texts, Other Distractions Tied to Errors at Work (HealthDay)
U.S. Efforts to Boost Number of Primary Care Doctors Have Failed (HealthDay)
Which Hospital Patients Need Drugs to Prevent Gastrointestinal Bleeding? (HealthDay)

Wednesday, January 9

Active Video Games May Boost Fitness in Younger Students (HealthDay)
After Hospital Discharge, Other Ills May Land Seniors Back In Again (HealthDay)
Americans Suffer Worse Health Than Peers in Other Countries (HealthDay)
Brief Life Expectancy Should Rule out Certain Cancer Screenings (HealthDay)
Common Heart Drug Might Improve Lung Cancer Survival (HealthDay)
Flu Tightens Its Grip on U.S. (HealthDay)
Fluid from Pap Test Used to Detect Ovarian, Endometrial Cancers (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Keep a Daily Food Diary (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Should You Take NSAIDs? (HealthDay)
High BPA Levels in Kids Linked to Risk for Heart, Kidney Damage (HealthDay)
IUD Might Ease Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
One in 25 Youth Attempt Suicide: U.S. Study (Reuters Health)
Poor People Participate in Cancer Trials Less Often (Reuters Health)
Reality TV Viewers More Likely to Tan (Reuters Health)
Reductions in Wood-Burning Stoves Tied to Lower Death Rates (HealthDay)

Tuesday, January 8

Ancient Pills Found in Shipwreck Offer Rare Insight into Early Medicine (HealthDay)
Breast Milk Contains More Than 700 Bacteria Types (HealthDay)
Diet Drinks Tied to Depression Risk in Older Adults (HealthDay)
Do Babies Begin Learning Language in the Womb? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Before You See a Podiatrist (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Don't Neglect Warning Signs of Lung Disease (HealthDay)
How Much Caffeine in That Supplement? Hard to Tell (HealthDay)
Keeping Cold-Weather Exercise Fresh, Not Frozen (HealthDay)
Keeping Fit May Boost Survival with Endometrial Cancer (HealthDay)
Lifetime of Speaking a 2nd Language May Boost Aging Brain (HealthDay)
Study Suggests Genetic Link Between Epilepsy, Migraine (HealthDay)
Time Spent on Malpractice Suits May Take Toll on Doctors (HealthDay)
Treatment-Resistant Gonorrhea Threat Rises in North America (Reuters Health)
Vitamin D May Not Relieve Arthritis Pain (Reuters Health)
1/3 of Docs Often Prescribe Brand-Name Drugs Over Generics (HealthDay)

Monday, January 7

Health Tip: Talk to Kids About Smoking (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When Varicose Veins Are a Problem (HealthDay)
Link Between Concussions, Dementia is Complex (Reuters Health)
Low Wages Linked to Raised Risk for High Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
Meds May Spur Compulsive Behaviors in Some Parkinson's Patients (HealthDay)
Menopause Can Bring Lapses in Memory, Thinking, Study Finds (HealthDay)
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall (HealthDay)
U.S. Health Cost Growth Slowed in 2011 But with Signs of Pickup (Reuters Health)
U.S. Launches Study into Youth Sports Concussions (Reuters Health)

Sunday, January 6

Dog Days of Winter: Keeping Pets Safe, Warm (HealthDay)
Tips to Avoid Dry Skin During Winter (HealthDay)

Saturday, January 5

Helping Sleeping Moms-to-Be Breathe Easier May Benefit Baby (HealthDay)

Friday, January 4

Brain Injury Doesn't Raise Dementia Risk for Most (HealthDay)
Competition Affects Who Gets a Liver Transplant (Reuters Health)
Copying Common in Electronic Medical Records (Reuters Health)
Dementia, Late-Life Depression May Be Linked (HealthDay)
Doctor-Patient Communication Key to Sticking with Meds (HealthDay)
Experts Challenge Americans to Reduce Salt Intake (HealthDay)
FDA Proposes New Rules to Strengthen Food Safety (HealthDay)
Flu Cases Rise Across U.S., Severe Season Feared (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Should I Be Screened for Prediabetes? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: You May Need a Bone Density Test (HealthDay)
Hospital Type Linked to Racial Disparities in Kids with Appendicitis Complication (HealthDay)
Implanted Heart Devices Have Real-World Benefits (HealthDay)
Keeping Sexuality Secret Takes Mental Toll on Bisexual Men (HealthDay)
Low Vitamin D in Early Pregnancy Tied to Lower Birth Weight (HealthDay)
Racial Gaps in Access to Robotic Prostate Surgery (Reuters Health)
Saturated Fat Tied to Sinking Sperm Counts in Danes (Reuters Health)
Weight-Loss Surgery Is New Diabetes Foe (HealthDay)

Thursday, January 3

Better Work Environment May Cut Hospital Readmission Rates (HealthDay)
Climate Change May Bring Another Mosquito-Borne Illness to U.S. (HealthDay)
Email Reminders Encourage End-of-Life Talks (Reuters Health)
Genes Changes Seen in Alzheimer's Can Be Found in Infancy (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Dealing with Grief (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Your Emotions in Check (HealthDay)
'Love Hormone' May Aid Women's Recovery After Childbirth (HealthDay)
Many Americans Drive While Drowsy (HealthDay)
Many People Unaware of Radiation Risk from CT Scans (Reuters Health)
Move Over, Mean Girls (HealthDay)
Some Complain of Shorter Penis After Prostate Cancer Treatment (HealthDay)
Stem Cell Technology May Help Rejuvenate Immune Cells (HealthDay)
Study Tracks Kids' Brain Activity While Watching 'Sesame Street' (HealthDay)
Video Games Fail to Stoke Kids' Appetite for Fruit (Reuters Health)
Walking Linked to Fewer Strokes in Women (Reuters Health)
Weight-Lifting May Boost Heart Health in Black Men (HealthDay)

Wednesday, January 2

Antidepressants Don't Raise Stillbirth Risk (Reuters Health)
Clearing up the Confusion on When to Get a Pap Test (HealthDay)
Fulyzaq Approved for Diarrhea in People with HIV/AIDS (HealthDay)
Future Astronauts May Be Exposed to Alzheimer's Risk Factor (HealthDay)
Generic Color Switch Tied to Not Taking Pills (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Don't Overfeed Your Toddler (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Many Seniors Suffer from Dry Mouth (HealthDay)
Is Fructose Making People Fat? (HealthDay)
Juxtapid Approved for LDL Cholesterol Condition (HealthDay)
Mental Disorders Linked with Domestic Violence, Study Says (HealthDay)
Recent Ex-Smokers May Fare Worse After Heart Bypass (HealthDay)
Second Hit Leaves Young Football Player in Wheelchair (HealthDay)

Tuesday, January 1

Docs Often Use Social Media on the Job (HealthDay)
Economic Conditions at Birth Linked to Behavior in Teen Years (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Boost Baby's Brain with Toys (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Choosing Healthy Frozen Produce (HealthDay)
Mood Drug No Help for Smoking Cessation in Prison Study (Reuters Health)
More Evidence for "Obesity Paradox" (Reuters Health)

Monday, December 31

Health Tip: Signs That Your Child May Have Juvenile Arthritis (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Soothing Morning Sickness (HealthDay)
Pediatricians Say Kids Need Recess During School (Reuters Health)
Thousands of U.S. Babies Born with Cleft Lip, Palate Each Year (HealthDay)

Sunday, December 30

Lifestyle Changes Key to Weight Loss in New Year (HealthDay)

Friday, December 28

Car Crashes Common for Sleepy Doctors in Training (HealthDay)
Chronic Worry Linked to Higher Risk of PTSD (HealthDay)
Debate Heats Up Over Screening Athletes for Sickle Cell Trait (HealthDay)
Dermatitis Can Lead to Fingerprint ID Failures (Reuters Health)
Early Scheduling Gets More Patients to Cardiac Rehab (Reuters Health)
Genes Linked to Effectiveness of Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
Going Online for Info May Reflect a Pro-Active Stance Against Cancer (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Coping with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Understanding Morning Sickness (HealthDay)
One in 12 in Military Has Clogged Heart Arteries (Reuters Health)
Scientists ID New Genetic Connection for Gout (HealthDay)
Scientists Shed Light on Fungus Behind Deadly Pneumonia Strain (HealthDay)
Surgery May Not Be Needed for Ruptured Achilles Tendon (HealthDay)
Tumor Boards May Add Little to VA Cancer Care (Reuters Health)
Web-Based Info May Not Increase Cancer Screening (Reuters Health)

Thursday, December 27

Cancer-Related Fatigue Often Overlooked, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Drug May Help Women Who Quit Smoking Avoid Weight Gain (HealthDay)
Fibromyalgia Diagnosis Often Missed in Men (HealthDay)
Health Tip: A Dirty Sponge Spreads Germs (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Ease Night Terrors (HealthDay)
Kids and Healthy Eating Can Go Together (HealthDay)
Males Struck by Cars Die More Often Than Females (HealthDay)
More Evidence That Violent Video Games Help Spur Aggression (HealthDay)
No Fewer Side Effects for Prostate Proton Therapy (Reuters Health)
Poor Reading Skills Tied to Risk of Teen Pregnancy (Reuters Health)
Research Reveals Why Flu Peaks in Certain Seasons (HealthDay)
Tips on Coping with Grief During Holidays (HealthDay)
U.S. Cancer Screening Rates Dropping (HealthDay)
U.S. Children's Hospitals Treating More Complex, Expensive Conditions (HealthDay)
Your New Weight-Loss Resolution: Drive Less (HealthDay)

Wednesday, December 26

Brain Scans Might Help Spot Risk for Bipolar Disorder (HealthDay)
College-Bound Girls May Feel Pressure to 'Speak Properly' (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Calming a Fussy Baby (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Think Before You Eat (HealthDay)
Lifestyle Affects Outcome of Peripheral Artery Procedure (HealthDay)
Meningitis, West Nile Occupy U.S. Health Officials in 2012 (Reuters Health)
Some Cancer Docs Say Their Income Tied to Treatments (Reuters Health)
Some Kids Abusing Common Baking Ingredients (HealthDay)
Studies of Alzheimer's Caregivers May Overlook Non-Spouses (HealthDay)
Study Finds Spiritual Care Still Rare at End of Life (Reuters Health)
Web-Based Info May Not Increase Cancer Screening (Reuters Health)
Winter Depression May Require Treatment Plan (HealthDay)

Tuesday, December 25

Health Tip: Help Keep Your Baby's Crib Safe (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Plan to Stay Healthy (HealthDay)
Healthy Eating Tips for Holiday Parties (HealthDay)
Holidays Spell Trouble for Folks Unaware They're Diabetic (HealthDay)
Keep Kitchen Utensils Clean While Preparing Holiday Meal (HealthDay)
Link Between Pot, Psychosis Goes Both Ways in Kids (Reuters Health)
Obesity Declining in Young, Poorer Kids (Reuters Health)
Patient Survival Rises When Drugs Suppress Hepatitis C in Blood (HealthDay)

Monday, December 24

Allergies, Extra Weight Tied to Bullying (Reuters Health)
Blood Protein Linked to Depression, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Eye Scan Could Help Track Progress of Multiple Sclerosis (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Avoid Beginners' Workout Injuries (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Don't Eat Raw Cookie Dough (HealthDay)
Little Change in Overtreatment at Doctors' Offices (Reuters Health)
Make Holiday Meals Safe for Kids with Food Allergies (HealthDay)

Friday, December 21

Chelation Doesn't Help Kids with Autism (Reuters Health)
Children of Older Parents with Cancer May Be at Risk, Too (HealthDay)
Flu Drug Tamiflu OK for Babies Under 1: FDA (HealthDay)
Health Tip: If You've Got Food Allergies (HealthDay)
Health Tip: What's Behind Your Nosebleed (HealthDay)
Many Primary-Care Doctors Want Help Treating Obesity (HealthDay)
Nearly 50 Million Couples Worldwide Report Infertility (HealthDay)
Omega-3s in Formula Can Help Baby's Eyesight (HealthDay)
Pain Intensity May Help Differentiate 2 Skin Cancers (HealthDay)
Preventable Surgical Errors Continue to Occur (HealthDay)
Survival Equal in 2 Types of Abdominal Aneurysm Repair (HealthDay)
U.S. Flu Season in Full Swing, CDC Says (HealthDay)

Thursday, December 20

Asthma Linked to Increased Risk of Dangerous Lung Blockage (HealthDay)
Chest Compression-Only CPR Shows Long-Term Benefit (Reuters Health)
Early Language Skills Reduce Preschool Tantrums, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Family Meals Encourage Kids to Eat More Veggies, Fruit (HealthDay)
FDA: Don't Use Pradaxa Blood Thinner in Patients with Artificial Heart Valves (HealthDay)
Fish Oil Supplements Won't Prevent Irregular Heart Beat (HealthDay)
Genes Linked to Autism Seem to Have Strong Tendency to Mutate (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Control Allergies During the Holidays (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Store Breast Milk Safely (HealthDay)
New Diabetes Guidelines May Lower Patient Medical Bills (HealthDay)
'Not Fair!' How Sibling Fights May Lead to Later Mood Problems (HealthDay)
Overweight? You Can Scale Back Weight Gain in Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Palliative Care Eases Suffering for Seniors at End of Life (HealthDay)
Poor Children Have Highest In-Hospital Death Rate (Reuters Health)
What Causes Hot Flashes? Rat Study Gives New Clues (HealthDay)
Whole Grains Linked to Lower Prediabetes Risk (Reuters Health)

Wednesday, December 19

Abused Black Girls More Likely to Develop Asthma (HealthDay)
'Boomers' with Hepatitis C Boosting Demand for Liver Transplants (HealthDay)
Do Health Care Workers Practice What They Preach? (Reuters Health)
Do UK Guidelines Catch More Colon Polyps Than U.S.? (Reuters Health)
For Psychiatric Patients, Cancer Is Often Spotted Too Late (HealthDay)
Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Rare Children's Brain Disorder (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Repetitive Stress Injury (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Kids from Choking Hazards (HealthDay)
Most Coughs Don't Respond to Antibiotics, Study Confirms (HealthDay)
Rate of New HIV Infections Drops for First Time Among Black Women: CDC (HealthDay)
Reindeer May Deliver More Than Presents (HealthDay)
Scientists Now See 200 Genes Linked to Crohn's Disease (HealthDay)
Secondhand Smoke in Pregnancy Tied to Behavior Woes in Kids (HealthDay)
Smoking Deadlier for HIV Patients Than Virus Itself (HealthDay)
States Lagging in Emergency Preparedness (HealthDay)
U.S. Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Could Have Been Much Worse: CDC (Reuters Health)

Tuesday, December 18

FDA Warns About Misleading Advertising for Some Laser Eye Surgeries (HealthDay)
Giving Plavix Before Angioplasty May Cut Heart Attack Risk (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Control Holiday Stress (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Prevent Disease from Pets (HealthDay)
Here's What Keeps Rudolph's 'Nose So Bright' (HealthDay)
Intensive Lifestyle Changes Keep Type 2 Diabetes at Bay (HealthDay)
Long-Term Aspirin Use Linked with Vision Loss (HealthDay)
Pricier, Intensive Whiplash Treatment May Not Pay Off (HealthDay)
Some Cancer Risks Higher in 9/11 Recovery Workers (HealthDay)
Speed Bumps May Aid Appendicitis Diagnosis (HealthDay)
Survival Tripled for Hospitalized U.S. Kids with Cardiac Arrest (HealthDay)
Veggies and Cheese as Filling as Chips for Kids, with Fewer Calories (HealthDay)
With Testicular Cancer, CT Scan Benefit May Beat Risks (HealthDay)

Monday, December 17

Aerobic Exercise Seems Best for Weight, Fat Loss (HealthDay)
Asperger's, Autism Not Linked to Violence (HealthDay)
Cancer Costs Billions Yearly in U.S. Worker Productivity (HealthDay)
Fewer Children Injured from Swallowing Caustic Chemicals (HealthDay)
Global Malaria Battle Stalls As Financing Gets Tight (Reuters Health)
Having Babies Sit Up May Help Them Learn (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Taking Medications During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Think 'Healthy' During the Holidays (HealthDay)
Keep Thimerosal in Vaccines: Pediatricians (Reuters Health)
Keep Tots' Milk to 2 Cups a Day (HealthDay)
Mind-Controlled Prosthetic Hand Could Be Breakthrough (HealthDay)
New Guidelines Seek to Streamline Care for Worst Heart Attacks (HealthDay)
Poor Vision Can Isolate Seniors (HealthDay)
Shorter Hospital Stays Don't Compromise Care, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Unhealthy Snacks Tied to Colon Cancer for Those at High Risk (HealthDay)

Sunday, December 16

Daylight Savings Tied to Bump in Heart Attack Rates (Reuters Health)
Winter Weather, Snow Shoveling Pose Heart Risks (HealthDay)

Saturday, December 15

Keep Your Dog Safe During Hectic Holiday Season (HealthDay)

Friday, December 14

Back Pain May Ease for Smokers Who Quit (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Balance Holiday Buffets with More Exercise (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Managing Fructose Intolerance (HealthDay)
Heavy Drinking, Pot Use Tied to Teen Brain Changes (HealthDay)
High Blood Pressure Poses Bigger Stroke Risk for Blacks, Study Says (HealthDay)
Immune System May Not Weaken with Age (HealthDay)
IVF Twins Pregnancies Riskier Than Two Singletons (Reuters Health)
Less Mental Decline Seen in Older Blacks Who Went Hungry as Kids (HealthDay)
Menopause Quality of Life Unchanged by Soy Supplements (Reuters Health)
Millions of Nonsmokers Exposed to Smoke from Neighbors' Apartments (HealthDay)
Mind Wandering Drives Up Crash Rate (HealthDay)
Olympic Medalists May Also Claim 'Survival Advantage' (HealthDay)
Parents Key to Easing Psychological Impact of Conn. Shootings (HealthDay)
Study Questions Advice Given to Obese Pregnant Women (HealthDay)
Trained Beagle Sniffs Out Troublesome Hospital Infection (HealthDay)
Vitamin D Levels Linked to Daytime Sleepiness (HealthDay)

Thursday, December 13

A Sick World: We Live Longer, with More Pain and Illness (Reuters Health)
Child Abuse in U.S. Declines for 5th Straight Year (HealthDay)
ER Crowding Tied to Higher In-Hospital Death Rates (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Check Holiday Lights (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Shopping for Children's Shoes (HealthDay)
'Hidden' HPV May Reactivate in Older Women, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
How Well Do You Rise from Sitting on the Floor? (HealthDay)
In Challenge to Personalized Cancer Care, DNA Isn't All-Powerful (Reuters Health)
Legal Unions, Including Marriage, Boost Mental Health for Gay People (HealthDay)
Mental Health Scars Common After Cardiac Arrest (Reuters Health)
Pricey Cigarettes, Strict Schools Help Curb Teen Smoking (HealthDay)
Stop-Smoking Drug Chantix May Carry Heart Risks, FDA Warns (HealthDay)
Study Examines Link Between Breast Cancer and Diabetes (HealthDay)
Texting While Walking May Be as Dangerous as Texting While Driving (HealthDay)
Therapy Without Drugs May Suffice to Ward Off Psychosis (Reuters Health)
U.S. Glaucoma Cases Jump 22 Percent Over Decade (HealthDay)
Vision Insurance Tied to Better Eye Health (Reuters Health)
Workplace Bullying Takes Toll on Witnesses Too, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Yo-Yo Dieting Can Hurt the Heart, Study Finds (HealthDay)
2-Year Period After Parent's Suicide Try Most Risky for Children (HealthDay)

Wednesday, December 12

Brain Changes Continue After Child's Concussion (HealthDay)
C-Section Babies More Likely to Become Overweight (Reuters Health)
Dishwashing Won't Kill Tummy-Troubling Norovirus (HealthDay)
Fainting in Healthy People May Be First Sign of Heart Trouble (HealthDay)
Fewer Cancer Patients Pick CPR After Video Demo (Reuters Health)
Gene Study Uncovers More Autism Clues (HealthDay)
Glaucoma Check-Ups Lag in Hispanics (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Choosing a Safe Christmas Tree (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Get Ready for Cardiac Rehab (HealthDay)
Mind-Body Education Helps Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Reuters Health)
Mothers' Pre-Pregnancy Weight Tied To Kids' IQ, Study Says (HealthDay)
Scientists ID Gene That Shows Progression in ALS Patients (HealthDay)
Study Finds New SARS-Like Virus Spread Through Bats, Pigs (HealthDay)
Study Questions Standard of Care for Head Trauma (HealthDay)
U.S. Lifestyles Thwarting Heart Health Progress (HealthDay)

Tuesday, December 11

Americans Living Longer, with Unhealthy Lifestyles (Reuters Health)
Avastin Shows No Benefit for Earlier Colon Cancer: Study (HealthDay)
Coffee May Lower Risk of Death from Mouth Cancer (HealthDay)
Drug May Aid Sleep Apnea Symptoms at High Altitude (Reuters Health)
Fish Sold in New York Is Routinely Mislabeled (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Some Shouldn't Get a Chickenpox Vaccine (HealthDay)
Loneliness May Boost Odds of Dementia (HealthDay)
Regular Exercise May Add Years to Life, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Secondhand Smoke Puts Children at Risk for Meningitis (HealthDay)
Study Supports Use of 'Brain Stents' for Certain Stroke Patients (HealthDay)
Vision Loss Tied to Diabetes on the Rise in U.S. (Reuters Health)
Women Far More Likely to Live to 100 Than Men (HealthDay)

Monday, December 10

ADHD Can Cause Lifelong Problems, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Better Vision Tied to Health Plans That Cover Eye Exams (HealthDay)
College Kids Not So Smart About Flu Shots, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Could Kids' Salt Intake Affect Their Weight? (HealthDay)
Dating Violence in Teen Years Can Have Lasting Impact (HealthDay)
Docs Should Counsel Youth About Not Smoking (Reuters Health)
Don't Bother with Ultrasonic Bedbug Devices (HealthDay)
Eliminating Mouth-to-Mouth Boosts CPR Results (HealthDay)
FDA OKs Expanded Use of Prostate Cancer Drug (HealthDay)
Gaps in Care Found for Sickle Cell Disease Patients (HealthDay)
Germ in Cat Feces May Affect Human Brain, Behavior (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Feet That Hurt (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Manage Diabetes During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Iron May Prevent Behavioral Issues in Small Babies (Reuters Health)
New Blood Thinner May Help Prevent Leg Clots, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Oxygen Deprivation in the Womb May Raise ADHD Risk (HealthDay)
Targeted Prostate Cancer Biopsies Might Improve Care (HealthDay)
Your Smartphone Might Help You Lose Weight (HealthDay)
Youth Who Overeat More Likely to Take Up Drugs (Reuters Health)

Saturday, December 8

Give Your Heart the Gift of a Stress-Free Holiday (HealthDay)

Friday, December 7

Acute Kidney Injuries Up Sharply in U.S. (HealthDay)
As Doctors Go High-Tech, Staff Injuries May Rise (HealthDay)
Can Teens' Lack of Sleep Lead to Diabetes? (HealthDay)
'Chemo Brain' May Occur Before Treatment Even Starts (HealthDay)
Experimental Antidepressant Appears Quick-Acting, Safe (HealthDay)
Funding Meals on Wheels Keeps Seniors Independent (HealthDay)
Genes May Influence Effectiveness of Anti-Smoking Policies (HealthDay)
Health Tip: If You've Got Knee Arthritis (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When an Animal Bite Becomes Infected (HealthDay)
Just Lowering Fat Intake Can Shed Pounds, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Kids with Autism Common Users of ERs, Study Says (HealthDay)
Knee Replacement Linked to Weight Gain (Reuters Health)
No Benefit Seen in Extending Herceptin for Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
No Proof That 'Doping' with EPO Gives Athletes an Edge (HealthDay)
Should Breast Cancer Patients Skip the Pre-Op MRI? (Reuters Health)
Sleep Apnea Tied to More Brain Damage in Women Than Men (HealthDay)
Too Little Sleep Spurs Appetite-Boosting Hormones (HealthDay)
Uncircumcised Boys and Men May Face More UTIs (Reuters Health)
When Antidepressants Don't Work, Give Counseling a Try (HealthDay)

Thursday, December 6

Childless People Die Sooner, Study Says (HealthDay)
Cleaner Air in U.S. Boosting Life Expectancy, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Consider Weight When Choosing Blood Pressure Meds (HealthDay)
For Aggressive Breast Cancer, Chemo May Work Better in the Young (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Getting a Tattoo? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: How Radon Can Get In Your Home (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes (HealthDay)
Men More Likely to Die of Cancer (Reuters Health)
Mouse Study Offers Clues to Obesity-Diabetes Link (HealthDay)
Nutrients in Fruits, Vegetables May Help Prevent Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
Omega-6 Fats Not Linked to Heart Failure Risk (Reuters Health)
Plastics Chemical BPA Found in Fetal Livers (HealthDay)
Sedatives May Raise Pneumonia Risk (HealthDay)
Self-Hypnosis Fails to Reduce Epidural Use During Labor (Reuters Health)
Thinking You Ate a Lot May Help You Feel Full (HealthDay)
UV Nail Lamps Don't Appear to Cause Skin Cancer (HealthDay)
Vitamin D, Calcium Disappoint in Dementia Study (Reuters Health)

Wednesday, December 5

Antiseptic Products Can Be Contaminated (HealthDay)
Asthma Symptoms May Vary During Menstrual Cycle (Reuters Health)
FDA Pulls One Generic Form of Wellbutrin off the Market (HealthDay)
Flesh-Eating Fungal Infection Can Follow Natural Disasters, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Identifying Pinkeye (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Stay Active After a Heart Attack (HealthDay)
How Long Should Men's Urinary Infections Be Treated? (HealthDay)
Kids with HIV at Risk of Heart Disease, Study Says (HealthDay)
Racial Disparities Still Seen in Use of Breast Cancer Treatments (HealthDay)
Rule Changes May Be Best Way to Curb Hockey Injuries (Reuters Health)
Smoking Might Make Hangovers Worse (HealthDay)
Study: Treating Sleep Disorder May Thwart Heart Disease (HealthDay)
Treat Nutrition and Cancer Research Cautiously (Reuters Health)
10 Years of Tamoxifen Better Than 5 (HealthDay)

Tuesday, December 4

After Parent's Cancer Death, One in Five Kids Self-Injure (Reuters Health)
Bullied Teens May Suffer Lingering Trauma (HealthDay)
Can Excessive Cellphone Use Become an Addiction? (HealthDay)
College Students: 25 Is Perfect Age for Marriage (HealthDay)
Disability Expected to Rise as More Premature Babies Survive (Reuters Health)
Fewer Poor Cancer Patients Referred for Drug Trials (Reuters Health)
Fractures Take High Toll on High School Athletes (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Make Sure Kids Get Enough Water (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Remove a Splinter (HealthDay)
Heavy Smokers Cut Back the Most When Cigarette Taxes Rise (HealthDay)
Is Childhood Intelligence Linked to Pain Problems in Adulthood? (HealthDay)
Most Internists Don't Plan to Stay in Primary Care (Reuters Health)
New Guidelines Urge Limiting Endoscopy for GERD (HealthDay)
'Protected Power Naps' Could Help Keep Medical Interns Alert (HealthDay)
Study Supports Link Between Stress, Epileptic Seizures (HealthDay)
'Synthetic Pot' Sending Thousands of Young People to ER (HealthDay)
Teen Fighting Down in Many Countries, Not U.S (Reuters Health)
Teen Girls Who Smoke May Up Risk for Future Bone Disease (HealthDay)
Young Surgeons May Be Easily Distracted (HealthDay)

Monday, December 3

Antidepressants May Lead to Fewer Seizures in People with Epilepsy (HealthDay)
Anti-HIV Drugs May Curb Transmission to Uninfected Partner (HealthDay)
Brain Changes May Make Older People More Prone to Scams (Reuters Health)
Children's Seizures Not Always Damaging, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Extra Sleep May Help You Withstand Pain (HealthDay)
Flu Season Arrives Early and It Could Be Severe (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Get Heart Healthy (HealthDay)
Healthy Diet May Prevent Additional Heart Trouble (HealthDay)
'Hiding' Cigarettes in Stores Might Keep Kids from Smoking (HealthDay)
Hormone Disorder and the Pill Tied to Blood Clots (Reuters Health)
More U.S. Kids Get High-Radiation Scans, Study Says (HealthDay)
Most Teens with Mental Disorders Not on Meds (Reuters Health)
Psychiatry Gets Revised Diagnostic Manual (HealthDay)
Scientists Find Gene Link to Teenage Binge Drinking (Reuters Health)
Steroid Injections for Back Pain May Lower Bone Mass (HealthDay)
Study Finds Pattern in Brain Injuries Linked to Contact Sports (Reuters Health)
Tap-Water Chemical May Be Linked to Food Allergy (HealthDay)
Under Similar Stress, Rich Live Longer than Poor (HealthDay)

Sunday, December 2

Helmets Do Save Lives on the Slopes, Research Shows (HealthDay)

Friday, November 30

Aspirin May Reduce Risk of Liver Cancer, Death From Liver Disease (HealthDay)
Could Baby's Crying Give Clues to Autism? (HealthDay)
Cystic Fibrosis Patients Struggle to Exercise (HealthDay)
Even Women Who Exercise Sit Too Much (HealthDay)
Extra Fruit May Not Ward Off Daily Hunger (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Is Caffeine Giving You the Jitters? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Limit Swelling While Wearing a Cast (HealthDay)
HPV Tied to Throat Cancers (Reuters Health)
Make Sure Toys You Buy Are Safe for Tots (HealthDay)
Most Seniors Get a Good Night's Sleep, Study Says (HealthDay)
Obesity Complicates Lung Cancer Surgery (HealthDay)
Rats May Also Feel 'Placebo Effect,' Study Suggests (HealthDay)
Study Links Relaxation Method to Reduced Hot Flashes (Reuters Health)
To Get More Fit, Find a Stronger Workout Partner (HealthDay)
What Do Eye Movement Differences in Men and Women Mean? (HealthDay)

Thursday, November 29

Boys with Undescended Testicles at Higher Risk for Testicular Cancer (HealthDay)
Brain Scans Show Differences in Adults with Autism (HealthDay)
Climbers with Altitude Sickness Show Signs of Brain Bleeds Years Later (HealthDay)
Despite More 'Healthy' Options, Little Change in Fast-Food Calorie Counts (HealthDay)
Drug, Alcohol Abuse Tied to Early-Life Strokes (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: If Dementia Causes Sleep Problems (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Hot Water Burns (HealthDay)
Hot Flashes May Return After Ending Antidepressant (Reuters Health)
Kidney Disease More Severe in Blacks Than Others (HealthDay)
Nerve Stimulation May Restore Hand Function After Spinal Injury (HealthDay)
New DNA-Based Blood Test May Spot Signs of Cancer (HealthDay)
New HIV Infections Highest Among Urban Gay, Bisexual Men (HealthDay)
Study Finds Herbalists at Higher Urinary Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
Teen Behavior Problems, Not Depression, Tied to Lower Grades (HealthDay)
U.S. Diets Not Up to U.S. Standards (Reuters Health)
Violence in a Soldier's Past May Up PTSD Risk (HealthDay)
Why Aging Eyes Struggle to Discern Fine Print (HealthDay)

Wednesday, November 28

Certain Arthritis Patients Fare Worse After Joint Replacement (HealthDay)
Depression a Key Factor in Health of Parkinson's Patients (HealthDay)
Experts Call for Mental Illness Screening for Children (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Taking Medication to Manage Diabetes (HealthDay)
Heart Drug Digoxin Tied to Higher Death Risk for Some Patients (HealthDay)
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Tied to Later Heart Trouble (HealthDay)
HIV Drug Combo May Help Prevent Malaria Reinfection (HealthDay)
Latest West Nile Tally: 5,245 Cases, 236 Deaths (HealthDay)
Long-Term Use of Some Antipsychotics Not Warranted in Older Adults (HealthDay)
Most Women Who Choose Double Mastectomy Don't Need to, Study Shows (HealthDay)
Overactive Thyroid May Raise Risk for Common Irregular Heartbeat (HealthDay)
Simple Formula Can Predict Child Obesity Risk at Birth (Reuters Health)
Some Women Overwhelmed by Cancer Treatment Options (Reuters Health)
Statins Plus Exercise Best at Lowering Cholesterol, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Supplements of Red Wine Antioxidant Don't Help Obese Men (HealthDay)
Toxic Chemicals in Many Couches Sold in U.S. (HealthDay)

Tuesday, November 27

Abused Elderly Likely to Have Brain, Head and Neck Injuries (HealthDay)
Diabetes Rates Higher in Countries Using Lots of High Fructose Corn Syrup (HealthDay)
Health Tip: What's Behind Frequent Nosebleeds? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Treating Bronchitis (HealthDay)
Heart Failure Drugs Put to the Test (HealthDay)
More Cancers May Be Missed Under Latest Mammogram Guidelines (HealthDay)
Salary Growth Lagging for Primary Care Doctors (Reuters Health)
Smoking in Pregnancy Tied to Poor Reading Skills in Kids (HealthDay)
Study: Chest CT Scans May Increase Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
Whooping Cough Vaccine Less Effective over Time (HealthDay)
Women with Dense Breasts Open to Additional Cancer Screening (HealthDay)

Monday, November 26

Bounce House-Related Injuries on the Rise in U.S (Reuters Health)
Cardiac Screening for All Young Athletes Carries Big Price Tag (HealthDay)
Colorful Fruits, Vegetables May Be Key to Cancer-Fighting Diet (HealthDay)
Face Washing the Healthy Way (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Treating a Nosebleed (HealthDay)
More New Drugs a Bad Fit with Grapefruit, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Nurses' Long Shifts May Have Downside (HealthDay)
Reading, Games May Help Aging Brains Stay Sharp (HealthDay)
Study Sees Possible Link Between Air Pollution and Autism Risk (HealthDay)
U.S. Kids Getting Recommended Amount of Sleep (Reuters Health)
U.S. Task Force: Baby Boomers Should Be Tested for Hepatitis C (HealthDay)
1 in 4 in U.S. Starts Drinking Before Turning 21 (HealthDay)

Sunday, November 25

Caffeine-Diabetes Link Still Unresolved (Reuters Health)
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards Rise in Colder Weather (HealthDay)

Saturday, November 24

Don't Take Shortcuts When Caring for Contact Lenses (HealthDay)
Healthy Neurotic? Being Conscientious May Help (HealthDay)

Friday, November 23

Extra Prenatal Choline Doesn't Help Kids' Brains (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Clip Baby's Nails Carefully (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Eat Well While Traveling (HealthDay)
Laws Don't Curb Pricey Prostate Cancer Treatments (Reuters Health)
Nurses Can Help Improve Vaccination Rates (Reuters Health)
Tips for Warding Off Winter Allergies (HealthDay)
With Bullying, What's a Parent To Do? (HealthDay)

Thursday, November 22

Cancer Drug Ads Don't Boost Inappropriate Prescribing (Reuters Health)
Do Drunks Have to Go to the Emergency Room? (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Use Antibiotics Wisely (HealthDay)
Secondhand Smoke Very Unhealthy for Kids in Cars (HealthDay)
Soy-Rich Diets May Not Prevent Hot Flashes in Most Menopausal Women (HealthDay)

Wednesday, November 21

Airport Security X-Rays May Damage Diabetes Devices (HealthDay)
Continued Use of ADHD Drugs May Reduce Criminal Behavior, Study Says (HealthDay)
Home Is Where the Hearth Is (HealthDay)
Longer Waits for Breast Cancer Patients on Medicare (Reuters Health)
Mammograms Do Not Prevent Advanced Breast Cancer, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
Number of U.S. Kids with Diabetes Could Skyrocket (HealthDay)
Patients Balk at Asking Health Care Workers to Wash Hands (HealthDay)
Routine Checkups Don't Cut Cancer, Heart Deaths (HealthDay)
Scans Spot Brain Changes in Patients with Concussion Syndrome (HealthDay)
Sex Won't Bring on Labor (Reuters Health)
Sleep Positioners Linked to Infant Suffocation: CDC (HealthDay)
Spinal Fluid Substance May Help Drive Sleep Disorder (HealthDay)
Teen Smoking Has Fallen Across Most of U.S. (HealthDay)
Weak Muscles in Teen Years Linked to Early Death in Men (HealthDay)
Websites Touting 'Designer Vagina' Surgeries Often Inaccurate, Study Finds (HealthDay)
15 Million in U.S. Have COPD, a Lung Disease (HealthDay)
4D Scans Show Fetuses Yawn in the Womb (Reuters Health)

Tuesday, November 20

Discontinued Meds May Still Get Dispensed (HealthDay)
'E-Medicine' May Not Be Cost Saver After All, Study Says (HealthDay)
Hanging Suicides Up in United States (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Enjoying Thanksgiving Leftovers (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Using a Generator Safely (HealthDay)
HIV Infections Fall, U.N. Says Ending AIDS "Feasible" (Reuters Health)
Meningitis/Steroid Toll Now 34 Dead (HealthDay)
Pot Psychosis May Be Gene-Related (HealthDay)
Supplement Use Widespread Among Americans (HealthDay)
Upbeat View on Old Age May Help Seniors Bounce Back from Disability (HealthDay)

Monday, November 19

Advisory Panel Moves to Make HIV Testing Routine (Reuters Health)
Chronic Pain Is Often a Family Affair, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Costly, Repeat Medical Testing Common for Medicare Patients (HealthDay)
Happier Childhoods Tied to More Wealth as Adults (HealthDay)
Health Tip: If You Smoke at Home... (HealthDay)
Kids in Daycare More Prone to Be Overweight (HealthDay)
Kids with Psoriasis More Likely to Be Overweight (HealthDay)
Many Surgical Complications Occur After Patients Go Home (HealthDay)
Muscle-Building Teens May Go to Extremes, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Reduced Kidney Function Tied to Mental Decline (HealthDay)
Testosterone Gel Fails to Boost Viagra's Effects (HealthDay)
Unemployed at Higher Risk for Heart Attack? (HealthDay)
Vitamin D in Pregnancy May Be Key to Women's Risk for MS (HealthDay)
Youngest Kids in Class May Be More Likely to Get ADHD Diagnosis (HealthDay)

Sunday, November 18

Food Safety Tips for a Worry-Free Tailgating Party (HealthDay)

Friday, November 16

Boomers Zero In on Health at Age 50 and 65, Study Says (HealthDay)
Cartoons May Ease Anxiety for Kids Facing Surgery (HealthDay)
Divorce Puts Women at Risk of Losing Health Insurance, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Do People Turn to Twitter for CPR Info? (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Caring for Baby's Cradle Cap (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Eat Healthier During the Holidays (HealthDay)
Hearing Loss Tied to Diabetes in Study (HealthDay)
Human Intellect Backsliding from Lack of Evolutionary Pressure (HealthDay)
Kids with Autism and Child Prodigies May Share Certain Traits (HealthDay)
Living in Smoggy Areas May Reduce Seniors' Brainpower (HealthDay)
Poor Neighborhoods Home to More Obese Kids (HealthDay)
Should Doctors Add a Birth Control "Vital Sign"? (Reuters Health)
Smoking in Pregnancy Tied to Lower Reading Scores (Reuters Health)
Speed-Dating Lights Up Key Brain Areas (HealthDay)
U.S. Will Need 52,000 More Family Docs By 2025 (Reuters Health)
'Worm Therapy' Might Help Ease Colitis, Monkey Study Shows (HealthDay)
5 Steps Would Lower Preemie Rates in Richest Countries (HealthDay)

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