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February 2013
Monday, February 25
SIDS Risk
(HealthDay)
Sunday, February 24
Food Allergies Tied to Impaired Growth in Kids
(HealthDay)
Scientists Pinpoint How Deep Brain Stimulation Eases OCD
(HealthDay)
Saturday, February 23
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Childhood Allergies May Be Affected by Race, Genetics
(HealthDay)
Friday, February 22
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A Few Extra Pounds May Harm Lung Function in Black, Hispanic Kids
(HealthDay)
Breast Reconstruction Using Women's Own Tissue Appears Safe
(HealthDay)
Children Born with Heart Defects Show Growth Lags 3 Years Later
(HealthDay)
Common Sense Approaches May Stem ICU Delirium
(HealthDay)
For Alzheimer's Caregivers, Patience and Compassion Are Key
(HealthDay)
Health Care Law Protects Consumers against Worst Insurance Practices
(Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Health Tip: Help Control Eye Allergy Symptoms
(HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Constipation
(HealthDay)
Heartburn Meds May Often Be Taken for Too Long, at Too-High Doses
(HealthDay)
Know Your Blood Pressure - and Your Options
(Food and Drug Administration)
New Soccer Goal: Lowering Blood Pressure
(HealthDay)
Oxygen Treatment May Not Help Foot Ulcers
(Reuters Health)
Parents: Revealing Your Past Smoking, Pot Use May Not Help Your Kids
(HealthDay)
Plastics Chemical BPA Common in 'Preemie' ICU
(HealthDay)
Rate of Employer Health Insurance Coverage Stabilizes
(Reuters Health)
Relationship Worries Can Make You Sick
(HealthDay)
'Smarter Lunchroom' May Lead to Healthier Choices
(HealthDay)
Thigh Fat May Slow Down Seniors
(HealthDay)
Too Many Americans Still Drink Too Much
(Reuters Health)
Viruses and Exercise
(HealthDay)
Thursday, February 21
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Codeine Risky for Kids After Certain Surgeries, FDA Says
(HealthDay)
Dialysis Catheters Tied to Higher Risk for Infection, Death, Study Finds
(HealthDay)
Experts Issue Guidelines for Gene Tests in Kids
(Reuters Health)
Fast Food Makes Up 11 Percent of Calories in U.S. Diet
(HealthDay)
Fetal Heart May Develop Later in Pregnancy Than Thought
(HealthDay)
Gene Therapy Shows Early Promise for Heart Failure
(HealthDay)
Generic Drugs: Same Medicine, Lower Cost
(Food and Drug Administration)
Health Tip: Encourage Kids to Help in the Kitchen
(HealthDay)
In U.S., Flu Vaccine Worked in Just over Half of Those Who Got It
(Reuters Health)
Just Say Don't: Doctors Question Routine Tests and Treatments
(Reuters Health)
Male Soccer Players More Prone to Hamstring Strains
(Reuters Health)
Most Women Misunderstand IUD Birth Control
(Reuters Health)
Post-Surgery Codeine Puts Kids at Risk
(Food and Drug Administration)
Stroke Support
(HealthDay)
Study: Electronic Prescribing Cuts Medication Errors
(HealthDay)
Too Much Sitting Linked to Chronic Health Problems
(HealthDay)
U.S. AIDS-Relief Plan a Success, Report Finds
(HealthDay)
U.S. Kids Consuming Fewer Calories, Report Finds
(HealthDay)
Wednesday, February 20
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Antioxidants May Not Ward off Strokes, Dementia
(Reuters Health)
Brains of Fetuses 'Build a Bridge' Between Regions, Images Show
(HealthDay)
Childhood Bullying Can Leave Lifelong Scars
(HealthDay)
FDA Warns Against Codeine Use in Children After Tonsillectomy
(Reuters Health)
Health Care Law Allows Consumers to Easily Find and Compare Options Starting in 2014
(Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Health Tip: Eating for Healthier Teeth
(HealthDay)
Health Tip: Using a Food Thermometer
(HealthDay)
Hear This: 3-D Printing Creates Lifelike Artificial Ears
(HealthDay)
Magnetic Implant May Ease Chronic Acid Reflux
(HealthDay)
Million Hearts Releases New Spanish-Language Resources on Heart Health
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Mosquitoes Can Become Desensitized to DEET
(HealthDay)
Multiple Tests Needed to Spot Infections in Newborns
(HealthDay)
New Blood Thinner Beats Older Drug for Vein Clots
(HealthDay)
NIH Launches Study of Long-Term Effects of Blood Glucose during Pregnancy
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
NIH-Funded Researchers Begin Trial of Shigella Vaccine Candidates
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
No Long-Term Cost Savings with Weight Loss Surgery
(Reuters Health)
Opioids Drive Continued Increase in Drug Overdose Deaths
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
People with Disabilities More Likely to Become Victims of Violence
(HealthDay)
Rating Robotic Surgery
(HealthDay)
Scientists Identify Molecular Events that Underlie FASD
(National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
Smog May Boost Death Risk for Heart Attack Survivors
(HealthDay)
Stress and Anxiety Linked to Sperm Quality
(Reuters Health)
Study Finds No Tie Between Acne Drug Accutane and Crohn's, Colitis
(HealthDay)
U.S. Doctors Slow to Adopt Electronic Health Records
(HealthDay)
5 Things to Know About Breast Implants
(Food and Drug Administration)
Tuesday, February 19
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Acupuncture and Allergies
(HealthDay)
Almost One-Third of Chemotherapy Used "Off-Label"
(Reuters Health)
As Economy Rebounds, More Folks Try Turning Back Hands of Time
(HealthDay)
Blame Common Colds on Your Chromosome 'Caps?'
(HealthDay)
Briton Dies After Contracting New SARS-Like Virus
(Reuters Health)
Cold and Flu Sufferers Should Ease Back into Fitness Routine
(HealthDay)
Diet Drinks May Not Fuel Your Appetite
(Reuters Health)
Drug, Alcohol Abuse More Likely Among High School Dropouts
(HealthDay)
Early Exposure to Gluten May Help Babies Avoid Celiac Risk
(HealthDay)
Emerging SARS-Like Virus Well-Suited to Attack Humans
(HealthDay)
Fraudulent Data May Have Led to Use of Risky Treatment in ICUs
(HealthDay)
Gene Mutation's Benefit for Ovarian Cancer Patients May Not Last
(HealthDay)
Health Tip: Take Good Care of Dentures
(HealthDay)
Health Tip: Using a Hot Tub
(HealthDay)
Human Teeth Healthier in the Stone Age Than Today
(HealthDay)
Injuries Rising Among Young Dancers
(HealthDay)
Racial Gap Persists in Women's Heart Health Knowledge
(HealthDay)
Sharp Rise Seen in Robotically Assisted Hysterectomies
(HealthDay)
Tips to Avoid Return Trip to the Hospital
(HealthDay)
Too Much Coffee in Pregnancy Tied to Smaller, Later Newborns, Study Says
(HealthDay)
2013 Vaccine Recommendations: What They Mean for You
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Monday, February 18
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Best Glaucoma Treatments Still a Puzzle, Task Force Reports
(HealthDay)
Could Acupuncture Help Relieve Seasonal Allergies?
(Reuters Health)
Exercise May Stave off Depression in Severely Obese
(HealthDay)
Health Tip: Sled Safely
(HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Foot Ulcers
(HealthDay)
North American Shark Attacks Hit Decade High
(HealthDay)
Patients Often Ill-Informed on Impact of Heart Device
(HealthDay)
Researchers Detect an Anti-Autism Advantage in Females
(HealthDay)
Smoggy Air Tied to Heart Attacks
(HealthDay)
Switching Kids Away from Violent TV May Lower Aggression
(HealthDay)
U.S. Plans Billion-Dollar Project to Study the Brain
(HealthDay)
Youth Smoking, Obesity May Lead to Early Death
(HealthDay)
Sunday, February 17
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Study Says IVF Does Not Increase Cancer Risk
(Reuters Health)
Saturday, February 16
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Many Skiers Who Tear ACLs Can Avoid Surgery, Expert Says
(HealthDay)
Friday, February 15
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Alcohol and Cancer Connection?
(HealthDay)
Drinking Can Derail Women's Efforts to Quit Smoking
(HealthDay)
FDA Approves First Retinal Implant for Adults with Rare Genetic Eye Disease
(Food and Drug Administration)
Flu Levels Continue to Fall, CDC Says
(HealthDay)
Health Tip: Use Focused Imagery to Relax
(HealthDay)
Health Tip: Seeing Behind the Wheel
(HealthDay)
Lasting Wedded Bliss May Lead to Better Health
(HealthDay)
Menu Labels May Sway Those Who Need Them Most
(Reuters Health)
Military Women Exposed to Combat After Childbirth Face Depression
(HealthDay)
MRSA 'Super Bug' Prevalent in Nursing Homes, Study Finds
(HealthDay)
NIH Study Shows Big Improvement in Diabetes Control over Past Decades
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Rich/Poor Divide Linked to Hospital Readmissions in Study
(HealthDay)
Water-Tubing Injuries on the Rise
(HealthDay)
Thursday, February 14
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Alcohol Blamed for 1 in Every 30 Cancer Deaths
(HealthDay)
'Bilingual Babies' Can Tell Languages Apart
(HealthDay)
Chemicals in Cookware, Carpets May Raise Arthritis Risk in Women
(HealthDay)
Health Tip: After You Run a Marathon
(HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Norovirus
(HealthDay)
''High-Glycemic'' Foods Tied to Diabetes Risk
(Reuters Health)
Lucky Dogs Get Shot at Diabetes Cure
(HealthDay)
Millions of Americans Have an STD
(HealthDay)
Money, Marriage and Your Health
(HealthDay)
More Thorough Dialysis May Reduce Deaths
(Reuters Health)
NIH Study Finds Increases in Risk of Certain Leukemias Related to Treatment
(National Cancer Institute)
Obese Black Women at Higher Risk for Having Very Large Babies
(HealthDay)
Open Windows, Lower Risk for Preterm Birth
(HealthDay)
Prevention Efforts Focused on Youth Reduce Prescription Abuse into Adulthood
(National Institute on Drug Abuse)
Progesterone Shots May Not Prevent Preterm Birth of Twins
(HealthDay)
Retinal Implant Approved for Inherited Eye Disease
(HealthDay)
Study Links Smoking Bans to Fewer Pre-Term Births
(Reuters Health)
Those Childhood Piano Lessons Should Start Early
(HealthDay)
Untreated Depression May Cut Shingles Vaccine Effectiveness
(HealthDay)
Wednesday, February 13
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ACL Surgery May Not Shorten WNBA Career
(Reuters Health)
Calcium Supplements May Raise Odds of Heart Death in Women
(HealthDay)
'Cyberbullying' as Harmful as Physical Threats, Study Finds
(HealthDay)
Deep Brain Stimulation May Help in Early Stages of Parkinson's
(HealthDay)
Do Teens with Happy Home Life Have Happier Marriages?
(HealthDay)
Health Tip: Preparing for Your Next Checkup
(HealthDay)
Health Tip: Using a Stability Ball
(HealthDay)
'Hovering' Moms May Take Fun out of Play
(HealthDay)
Hyper-Parents Can Make College Aged Children Depressed-Study
(Reuters Health)
Kids with Knee ACL Injuries Require Special Care
(HealthDay)
Lack of Iron Regulating Protein Contributes to High Blood Pressure of the Lungs
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Little-Known Respiratory Infection Sends Many Kids to Hospital
(HealthDay)
New SARS-Like Virus Shows Person-to-Person Transmission
(Reuters Health)
Outdoor Fast-Food Ads Linked to Obesity, Study Suggests
(HealthDay)
Patients Urged to Watch for Trouble After Colon Surgery
(HealthDay)
Threat Bias Interacts with Combat, Gene to Boost PTSD Risk
(National Institute of Mental Health)
'Watch And Wait' Approach Often Best for Older Patients with Kidney Cancer
(HealthDay)
Women with Alzheimer's-Linked Gene Show Faster Cell Aging
(HealthDay)
Tuesday, February 12
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Breast Cancer Research Needs More Focus on Environment
(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)
Parents and Praise
(HealthDay)
Searching Online for 'Hemorrhoids'?
(Food and Drug Administration)
Should Toddlers Be Screened for Lazy Eye?
(Reuters Health)
Synthetic Marijuana Use Linked to Kidney Damage
(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
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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)
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy May Signal Later Heart Disease Risk
(American Heart Association)
Hospitals Report Reductions in Some Types of Health Care-Associated Infections
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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)
Reducing Sodium in U.S. May Save Hundreds of Thousands of Lives over Ten Years
(American Heart Association)
Teen Births Hit Record Low, CDC Reports
(HealthDay)
U.S. Birth Rates
(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
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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
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Don't Overlook Eating Issues Tied to Autism, Study Warns
(HealthDay)
Skin-Care Basics for Your New Baby
(HealthDay)
Friday, February 8
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Adding Clopidogrel to Aspirin Therapy Reduces Risk of Second Stroke
(American Heart Association)
Avastin May Help Boost Survival with Aggressive Cervical Cancer
(HealthDay)
Carotid Bypass Surgery Doesn't Help Cognitive Performance After Stroke
(American Heart Association)
Day Care May Not Raise Behavior Woes in Kids After All
(HealthDay)
Delay in Breaking up Clots Means Worse Stroke Outcome
(American Heart Association)
Flu Levels Starting to Fall, CDC Says
(HealthDay)
Health Tip: Avoid Food Poisoning
(HealthDay)
Health Tip: Managing Dry Eyes
(HealthDay)
Imaging Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients' Brains Did Not Lead to Improved Outcomes
(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
Immune System Protein in Semen Boosts HIV Spread in Female Genital Tissue
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Infants' Inattentiveness Might Signal Later Autism, Study Says
(HealthDay)
Lower Blood Pressure Targets Safe in Reducing Risk of Recurrent Stroke
(American Heart Association)
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
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Adding Endovascular Therapy to tPA Didn't Improve Recovery After Stroke
(American Heart Association)
Almost Eight Percent of U.S. Stroke Survivors May Have Suicidal Thoughts
(American Heart Association)
Bevacizumab Significantly Improves Survival for Patients with Recurrent and Metastatic Cervical Cancer
(National Cancer Institute)
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)
Infant, Child Stroke Survivors Prone to Seizures, Epilepsy
(American Heart Association)
Maternal Depression, Violence at Home May Raise Child's ADHD Risk
(HealthDay)
More Mothers Are Breastfeeding
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Older Motorcyclists More Likely to Be Seriously Hurt in Crashes
(HealthDay)
One in Every 12 Stroke Survivors Contemplates Suicide, Study Finds
(HealthDay)
Researchers Find Gene Linked to Aortic Valve Disease
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
Scientists Explore How Zinc Fights Off Infection
(HealthDay)
Self-Esteem, Optimism Help When Caring for Spouse After Stroke
(HealthDay)
Some Stroke Patients Whose Life Support Is Withdrawn May Have Achieved a Less-Than-Ideal But Acceptable Recovery
(American Heart Association)
Southern Diet Could Raise Your Risk of Stroke
(American Heart Association)
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)
Surgical Procedure Appears to Improve Outcomes After Bleeding Stroke
(American Heart Association)
Test Strip Supply Linked to Better Diabetes Care
(Reuters Health)
Young Adults Are America's Most Stressed Generation
(HealthDay)
Zapping Migraines
(HealthDay)
Wednesday, February 6
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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)
Native Hawaiians Have Bleeding Strokes at Earlier Age, Independent of Meth Use
(American Heart Association)
Nerve Stimulation May Help Some with Migraines
(Reuters Health)
New Children's Electronic Health Record Format Announced
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Re-Analysis Refutes Diet Guidelines Favoring Vegetable Fats
(HealthDay)
Same Factors Influence Depression in Stroke Patients, Spouse Caregivers
(American Heart Association)
Smog Exposure During Pregnancy Tied to Tinier Babies
(HealthDay)
Smoking Marijuana Associated with Higher Stroke Risk in Young Adults
(American Heart Association)
Some Whooping Cough Strains Now Outsmarting Vaccine
(HealthDay)
Study Ties Gene to Dangerous Heart Valve Deposits
(HealthDay)
Tai Chi Exercise May Reduce Falls in Adult Stroke Survivors
(American Heart Association)
Traumatic Brain Injury Complications Common among U.S. Combat Soldiers
(American Heart Association)
Tuesday, February 5
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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)
Growing Evidence Suggests Possible Link Between Diet and Acne
(American Academy of Dermatology)
Health Tip: Eating Because You're Bored?
(HealthDay)
Mind Altering Exercise
(HealthDay)
New Technology Could Make Antioxidants in Skin Care Products More Effective
(American Academy of Dermatology)
New Tools Help Health Providers Reduce Patients' Risk of Falls
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
NIH Scientists Identify Molecular Link Between Metabolism and Breast Cancer
(National Cancer Institute)
Patient Involvement Lowers Health Costs, Study Says
(HealthDay)
Reflex Control Could Improve Walking after Incomplete Spinal Injuries
(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
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)
Three NIH-Sponsored Clinical Trials Test Influenza Treatments
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
Variety of Options Available to Treat Pigmentation Problems
(American Academy of Dermatology)
Vitamin D Loss Attributed to Obesity
(HealthDay)
Monday, February 4
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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)
Imaging Biomarker Predicts Response to Rapid Antidepressant
(National Institute of Mental Health)
Key TB Vaccine Trial Fails; More Waiting in the Wings
(Reuters Health)
Mistaken Infection 'On the Prairie'?
(HealthDay)
NIH Study Finds Missed Opportunities for Underage Alcohol Screening
(National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
No Evidence That Lupus Drugs Lead to Cancer, Says Study
(HealthDay)
Review Finds No Evidence Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Are Infectious
(HealthDay)
Sexual Identity and Bullying
(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
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Stressed-Out Women May Be More Sensitive to Sounds
(HealthDay)
Friday, February 1
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Beware of Fraudulent Flu Products
(Food and Drug Administration)
Both Laparoscopic and Open Surgical Techniques Found Effective for Moving Undescended Testicles to Normal Position
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Certain Skin Cancers More Common in HIV-Positive People
(HealthDay)
Criminal Justice System May Create and Aggravate Health Disparities among Minorities
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
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)
Older Women with Breast Cancer Experience More Complications with Brachytherapy Than Whole Breast Irradiation
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Prescription of Antidepressants for Children and Adolescents by Office-Based Physicians Is Typically Done Off-Label
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
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)
Rural Patients with a Serious Form of Gallstone Disease Are Less Likely Than Urban Patients to Receive Treatment
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
School Bullies Often Popular, Survey Finds
(HealthDay)
Stroke Standards
(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)
January 2013
Thursday, January 31
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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)
Next-Generation CT Scanner Provides Better Images with Minimal Radiation
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
People Can Emit Flu Germs in Air up to 6 Feet Away, Study Finds
(HealthDay)
People Having Stroke Should Get Therapy within 60 Minutes of Hospital Arrival
(American Heart Association)
Smaller Snack Portions Just as Satisfying
(HealthDay)
Wednesday, January 30
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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)
Inked and Regretful: Removing Tattoos
(Food and Drug Administration)
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)
Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(HealthDay)
Vegetarianism May Cut Heart Disease Risk by Third
(HealthDay)
Yoga May Aid People with Irregular Heart Rhythm
(Reuters Health)
Tuesday, January 29
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A Shot in the Arm
(HealthDay)
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)
Sharp Rise in Buprenorphine-Related Emergency Department Visits from 2005 to 2010
(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
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
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Battling Breast Cancer
(HealthDay)
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)
NIH Study Advances Understanding of Movement Control
(National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
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)
Singing and Stuttering: What We Know
(Stuttering Foundation of America)
Whooping Cough Vaccine for Pregnant Women Among New Recommendations
(HealthDay)
Saturday, January 26
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Parents Not Too Worried About Kids' Use of Pain Meds
(HealthDay)
Friday, January 25
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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)
Diabetes Danger
(HealthDay)
ER Visits Linked to ADHD Meds Up Sharply
(HealthDay)
FDA Approves Three New Drug Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes
(Food and Drug Administration)
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)
How to Care for Those Sick with Flu
(American Red Cross)
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)
Study Shows Unassisted Method Works Best to Restore Independent Breathing in Patients on Ventilators
(National Institute of Nursing Research)
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
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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)
Don't Double Up on Acetaminophen
(Food and Drug Administration)
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)
Intensive Care Units for Newborns in Nine States See Sharp Drop in Bloodstream Infections
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Mediterranean Diet May Not Protect the Aging Brain
(Reuters Health)
New Norovirus Strain Causing Most Norovirus Outbreaks in United States
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Ob/Gyn Group Urges Docs to Help Prevent 'Octomom'-Type Multiple Births
(HealthDay)
Prenatal Inflammation Linked to Autism Risk
(National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
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
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Changing Food Labels Could Boost Understanding
(Reuters Health)
Does Condom Use Affect Sexual Pleasure?
(HealthDay)
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)
NIH-Developed Candidate Dengue Vaccine Shows Promise in Early-Stage Trial
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
Oxygen Therapy Spurs Recovery in Some Stroke Patients
(HealthDay)
Panel Recommends Changing Name of Common Disorder in Women
(National Institutes of Health)
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
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Are Your Kids Protected from HPV-Related Cancers?
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Blood Test Might Spot High-Risk Breast Cancer Genes
(HealthDay)
Breaking the Cycle of Violence
(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)
Keep Safe from Arctic Chill with Red Cross Tips
(American Red Cross)
Learn about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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
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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)
Diphtheria and the Alaskan Iditarod
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Health Tip: Help Protect Kids from Flu
(HealthDay)
Health Tip: Avoid the Same Old Grain
(HealthDay)
Hearing Loss May Hasten Mental Decline
(HealthDay)
Many Hospitalized Chidren Who Require Prolonged CPR Survive
(American Heart Association)
'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
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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
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Tips to Keep Kids Safe, Warm During Winter
(HealthDay)
Friday, January 18
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Botox OK'd by U.S. FDA to Treat Overactive Bladder
(Reuters Health)
Evolution, and Revolution, of Flu Vaccines
(Food and Drug Administration)
Flu Fighting Foods
(HealthDay)
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
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Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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)
Gridiron Danger?
(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
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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)
H1N1 Flu Shots Are Safe for Pregnant Women
(National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
Just How Severe Is This Flu Season?
(HealthDay)
Migraines and Your Health
(HealthDay)
Multiple Concussions Could Up Depression Risk in Former NFL Players
(HealthDay)
Preventing Violent Deaths in America
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Smartphone Apps for Skin Cancer Risk Aren't Reliable, Study Finds
(HealthDay)
Standard Written Checklists Can Improve Patient Safety during Surgical Crises
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
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
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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)
Menopause and Memory
(HealthDay)
Migraine with Aura May Raise Risk of Heart Trouble
(HealthDay)
NIH Launches Collaborative Effort to Find Biomarkers for Parkinson's
(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
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 Documents That Some Children Lose Autism Diagnosis
(National Institute of Mental Health)
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
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Are You at High Risk for Serious Illness from Flu?
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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)
NIH Urges Dilated Eye Exams to Detect Glaucoma
(National Eye Institute)
NIH-Supported Alzheimer's Studies to Focus on Innovative Treatments
(National Institute on Aging)
Office Reminders Help Limit Unnecessary Antibiotics
(Reuters Health)
Prevention of the Flu
(Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Researchers Link 25 New Gene Variants to Autism
(HealthDay)
Safer Roads near Schools May Mean Fewer Kids Struck by Cars
(HealthDay)
Screen Time and Sleep
(HealthDay)
Screen Time near Bedtime Means Less Sleep for Kids
(HealthDay)
Some Docs Screen for Prostate Cancer Without Asking
(Reuters Health)
Strawberries, Blueberries May Cut Heart Attack Risk in Women
(American Heart Association)
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
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Snowboarding Tops List of Winter-Sports Injuries
(HealthDay)
Saturday, January 12
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Winter Holds Many Hazards for Seniors, Expert Warns
(HealthDay)
Friday, January 11
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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)
Winter Sports Safety
(HealthDay)
Thursday, January 10
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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)
Period Problems
(HealthDay)
Screen Time Not Linked to Kids' Physical Activity
(Reuters Health)
Some Sleep Drugs Can Impair Driving
(Food and Drug Administration)
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
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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)
Diet Soda and Depression?
(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)
It's Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot
(Food and Drug Administration)
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
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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)
EPA Recommends Radon Testing in January
(Environmental Protection Agency)
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)
NIH Scientists Shed Light on Mystery Surrounding Hepatitis B Virus
(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
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)
U.S. Cancer Rates
(HealthDay)
Vitamin D May Not Relieve Arthritis Pain
(Reuters Health)
1/3 of Docs Often Prescribe Brand-Name Drugs Over Generics
(HealthDay)
Monday, January 7
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Father-Child Connection
(HealthDay)
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)
Rate of Death from Cancer Continues to Drop
(American Cancer Society)
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
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Dog Days of Winter: Keeping Pets Safe, Warm
(HealthDay)
Genetic Mystery of Behcet's Disease Unfolds Along the Ancient Silk Road
(National Human Genome Research Institute)
NIH Investigators Discover New Gene That Affects Clearance of Hepatitis C Virus
(National Cancer Institute)
Tips to Avoid Dry Skin During Winter
(HealthDay)
Saturday, January 5
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Helping Sleeping Moms-to-Be Breathe Easier May Benefit Baby
(HealthDay)
Friday, January 4
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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
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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)
Losing It in 2013
(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)
More Women Getting Pap Tests As Recommended
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Move Over, Mean Girls
(HealthDay)
NIH Study Uncovers Details of Early Stages in Muscle Formation and Regeneration
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
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)
Tips for Your Next Physical
(American Cancer Society)
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
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Antidepressants Don't Raise Stillbirth Risk
(Reuters Health)
Clearing up the Confusion on When to Get a Pap Test
(HealthDay)
Coordinated Care Can Address Disabled Adults' High Rates of Emergency Department Use
(National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center)
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)
Pounds of Protection?
(HealthDay)
Recent Ex-Smokers May Fare Worse After Heart Bypass
(HealthDay)
Second Hit Leaves Young Football Player in Wheelchair
(HealthDay)
Tuesday, January 1
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Careful Design of Personal Health Records Can Improve the Delivery of Preventive Care
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Computerized Clinical Decision Support May Promote Contraceptive Counseling for Women Prescribed Teratogenic Medications
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Docs Often Use Social Media on the Job
(HealthDay)
Economic Conditions at Birth Linked to Behavior in Teen Years
(HealthDay)
Elderly Colon Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy After Surgery Are at Risk for Various Toxicities
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Four Drugs to Treat Chronic Heart Failure Found Similarly Effective
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Headache and Nausea Most Common Side Effects among Adults and Adolescents Taking Antidepressants
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Health Tip: Boost Baby's Brain with Toys
(HealthDay)
Health Tip: Choosing Healthy Frozen Produce
(HealthDay)
Many Non-Oral Medications Appear to Effectively Treat Acute Migraines in Emergency Department Patients
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Mood Drug No Help for Smoking Cessation in Prison Study
(Reuters Health)
More Evidence for "Obesity Paradox"
(Reuters Health)
Partial Kidney Removal Offers Survival Advantage for Elderly Patients with Small Tumors
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Study Is First to Show Improved Outcomes with Postpartum Depression Screening and Care
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
December 2012
Monday, December 31
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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)
The Great Recess Debate
(HealthDay)
Thousands of U.S. Babies Born with Cleft Lip, Palate Each Year
(HealthDay)
Sunday, December 30
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Lifestyle Changes Key to Weight Loss in New Year
(HealthDay)
Friday, December 28
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Antibiotics Aren't Always the Answer
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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)
Inspiration for a Healthy New Year
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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)
Surgery vs. Rehab
(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
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Cancer Prevention
(HealthDay)
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)
Loss of Tumor Suppressor Genes Linked to DCIS Breast Cancer Progression
(American Cancer Society)
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
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Benefits of Higher Oxygen, Breathing Device Persist After Infancy
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
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)
NIH Study Suggests Gene Variation May Shape Bladder Cancer Treatment
(National Cancer Institute)
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)
Tipping the Scale in the Right Direction
(HealthDay)
Web-Based Info May Not Increase Cancer Screening
(Reuters Health)
Winter Depression May Require Treatment Plan
(HealthDay)
Tuesday, December 25
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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
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Allergies, Extra Weight Tied to Bullying
(Reuters Health)
Blood Protein Linked to Depression, Study Finds
(HealthDay)
Commit to Quit Smoking in 2013
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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
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Chelation Doesn't Help Kids with Autism
(Reuters Health)
Children of Older Parents with Cancer May Be at Risk, Too
(HealthDay)
Dangerous Supplement Now Sold as 'WOW'
(Food and Drug Administration)
Delaying Treatment Increases Risks for Advanced Breast Cancer Patients
(American Cancer Society)
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)
Pregnancy Weight Debate
(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
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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)
New Standards of Care Suggest Less Intensive Blood Pressure Goals for People with Diabetes
(American Diabetes Association)
'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)
Report Studies Link between World Trade Center Exposure and Cancer Risk
(American Cancer Society)
What Causes Hot Flashes? Rat Study Gives New Clues
(HealthDay)
Whole Grains Linked to Lower Prediabetes Risk
(Reuters Health)
Wednesday, December 19
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Abused Black Girls More Likely to Develop Asthma
(HealthDay)
Americans' Heart Health Varies Significantly from State to State
(American Heart Association)
Americans' Heart Health Varies Significantly from State to State
(American Heart Association)
'Boomers' with Hepatitis C Boosting Demand for Liver Transplants
(HealthDay)
Cancer Concerns
(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)
Regular Marijuana Use by Teens Continues to Be a Concern
(National Institute on Drug Abuse)
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
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Exercise Excuses
(HealthDay)
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
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Advance Care Planning: For You, for Your Family
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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)
New Milk Message
(HealthDay)
Poor Vision Can Isolate Seniors
(HealthDay)
Radio Waves to Kidneys Lower Persistent High Blood Pressure
(American Heart Association)
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
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Daylight Savings Tied to Bump in Heart Attack Rates
(Reuters Health)
Winter Weather, Snow Shoveling Pose Heart Risks
(HealthDay)
Saturday, December 15
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Coping with Stress
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Keep Your Dog Safe During Hectic Holiday Season
(HealthDay)
Friday, December 14
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Back Pain May Ease for Smokers Who Quit
(HealthDay)
Five Tips for Choosing Safe Toys This Holiday
(American Academy of Ophthalmology)
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)
Resources to Help You Stay Healthy in the New Year
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Same Sex Marriage
(HealthDay)
SAMHSA Coping with Violence and Traumatic Events
(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
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
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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)
Psychosocial Distress Associated with Increased Stroke Risk
(American Heart Association)
Psychosocial Distress Associated with Increased Stroke Risk
(American Heart Association)
Stop-Smoking Drug Chantix May Carry Heart Risks, FDA Warns
(HealthDay)
Stress-Resilience/Susceptibility Traced to Neurons in Reward Circuit
(National Institute of Mental Health)
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
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Always Tired? You May Have Sleep Apnea
(Food and Drug Administration)
Brain Changes Continue After Child's Concussion
(HealthDay)
Concussions Affect Children's Brains Even after Symptoms Subside
(Society for Neuroscience)
C-Section Babies More Likely to Become Overweight
(Reuters Health)
Dishwashing Won't Kill Tummy-Troubling Norovirus
(HealthDay)
Eat Right and Stay Active While Traveling
(American Cancer Society)
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)
Making Medical Devices Safer at Home
(Food and Drug Administration)
Mind-Body Education Helps Irritable Bowel Syndrome
(Reuters Health)
Mothers' Pre-Pregnancy Weight Tied To Kids' IQ, Study Says
(HealthDay)
Saving Your Sight
(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)
Unhealthy Behaviors Could Slow Progress in Reducing Heart Disease, Stroke
(American Heart Association)
U.S. Lifestyles Thwarting Heart Health Progress
(HealthDay)
Tuesday, December 11
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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)
Combination of Imaging Exams Improves Alzheimer's Diagnosis
(Radiological Society of North America, American College of Radiology)
Drug May Aid Sleep Apnea Symptoms at High Altitude
(Reuters Health)
Eczema Tips to Help Children Feel Better
(American Academy of Dermatology)
Even Moderate Smoking Associated with Sudden Death Risk in Women
(American Heart Association)
Even Moderate Smoking Associated with Sudden Death Risk in Women
(American Heart Association)
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)
NIH-Funded Trial Launched to Assess Experimental TB Drug
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
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)
Teenager Dangers
(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
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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)
Compression-Only CPR Improves Survival with Good Brain Function
(American Heart Association)
Compression-Only CPR Improves Survival with Good Brain Function
(American Heart Association)
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)
Experimental Agent Briefly Eases Depression Rapidly in Test
(National Institute of Mental Health)
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)
Report Reveals Further Reduction in Veterans Homelessness
(Dept. of Veterans Affairs)
Targeted Prostate Cancer Biopsies Might Improve Care
(HealthDay)
Weighty Issue
(HealthDay)
Your Smartphone Might Help You Lose Weight
(HealthDay)
Youth Who Overeat More Likely to Take Up Drugs
(Reuters Health)
Saturday, December 8
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Give Your Heart the Gift of a Stress-Free Holiday
(HealthDay)
Friday, December 7
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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)
Treating Depression
(HealthDay)
Uncircumcised Boys and Men May Face More UTIs
(Reuters Health)
When Antidepressants Don't Work, Give Counseling a Try
(HealthDay)
Thursday, December 6
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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)
Fertility and Asthma
(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)
New Test Offers More Information on Genetic Causes of Stillbirth
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
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
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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)
Fighting Colon Cancer
(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
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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)
Children with Heart Devices and Their Parents Struggle with Quality of Life
(American Heart Association)
College Students: 25 Is Perfect Age for Marriage
(HealthDay)
Coping with Grief During the Holidays
(American Cancer Society)
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)
Gum Disease and Impotence
(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)
Holiday Health and Safety Tips
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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)
New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Targets NIH-Discovered Protein
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
'Protected Power Naps' Could Help Keep Medical Interns Alert
(HealthDay)
Street Forms of "Synthetic Marijuana" Products Linked to Thousands of Hospital Emergency Departments Visits Each Year
(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
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
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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)
Cancer During the Holidays
(American Cancer Society)
Children's Seizures Not Always Damaging, Study Finds
(HealthDay)
Experimental Drug Effective for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
(American Cancer Society)
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 Help Prevent Recurrent Heart Attacks, Stroke
(American Heart Association)
Healthy Diet May Help Prevent Recurrent Heart Attacks, Strokes
(American Heart Association)
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)
Social Media May Help Fight Childhood Obesity
(American Heart Association)
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)
U.S. Flu Season Off To Early Start, CDC Urges Vaccination
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Sunday, December 2
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Helmets Do Save Lives on the Slopes, Research Shows
(HealthDay)
Saturday, December 1
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Calcium from Food Linked to Lower Risk for Prostate Cancer
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Continuing Beta Blockers After Noncardiac Surgery Improves Patient Outcomes and Lowers Mortality
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Delaying the Control of Blood Pressure among Middle-Aged Adults with Diabetes Lowers Quality of Life
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Homeless and Underserved Women May Not Be Receiving Empiric Treatment for Chlamydia
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Limited Evidence of Benefit of Interventions during Early Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Living in Hispanic or Black Communities Increases Risk for Obesity
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Medicare Part D Coverage Gap Reduces Antidepressant Use in the Elderly
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Minimally Invasive Prostatectomy in Young Men Has Fewer Complications Than Standard Prostatectomy
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
No Single Strategy Is Uniformly Successful in Reducing Cesarean Sections
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
One-Third of Patients with Hospital-Acquired Infections Are Readmitted within 1 Year
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Patients Transferred to the Intensive Care Unit within 24 Hours of Admission to a Hospital Room Have High Risk of Dying
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Review Supports Use of Metformin as First-Line Therapy for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Stroke Education Program Improves Medication Knowledge and Satisfaction among Stroke Patients After Hospital Discharge
(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
November 2012
Friday, November 30
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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)
Prenatal Intervention Reduces Learning Deficit in Mice
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
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)
Your Diet and Your Health
(HealthDay)
Thursday, November 29
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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)
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Breast Cancer Prevention
(HealthDay)
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)
HIV Treatment Reduces Risk of Malaria Recurrence in Children
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
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)
Tips on Protecting Your Family from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
(Environmental Protection Agency)
Toxic Chemicals in Many Couches Sold in U.S.
(HealthDay)