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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

'Red Yeast Rice' Statin Alternative Not Harmless Either, Study Says

Half Report Severe Side Effects From Breast Cancer Therapy

Unlocking the Secrets of the Love Hormone Kisspeptin

Gene May Help Guide Black Patients' Opioid Addiction Treatment

Monday, January 23, 2017

Early Family Deaths May Create 'Grief Gap' for Blacks

Language Barrier May Keep Some Hispanics From Good Diabetes Care

Safeguards May Be Reducing Serious Catheter Infections

Gestational Diabetes a Risk Factor for Postpartum Depression: Study

When College Kids Surf the Web in Class, Grades Fall

Exercise Rates Often Decline After Cancer Diagnosis

Obamacare Boosted Coverage for the Chronically Ill, Study Finds

Jet Lag a Drag on Pro Baseball Players

When Loved One Has Breast Cancer, Partner Suffers, Too

E-Cigarettes Not a Smoking Deterrent for Kids

U.S. Deaths From Cervical Cancer May Be Underestimated

Does 'Juvy' Confinement Jeopardize Long-Term Health?

2 GOP Senators Unveil Obamacare Alternative

Could Obesity Undermine Memory Training in Older Adults?

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Smokers Unleash Harms on Their Pets

Saturday, January 21, 2017

Best Ways to Steer Clear of the Flu

Friday, January 20, 2017

Screen Time May Not Be So Bad for Teens After All

Are U.S. Med Schools Skimping on Obesity Training?

Childhood Asthma May Encourage Obesity, Study Suggests

Many Women With Eating Disorders Do Recover, Study Finds

Poverty Harder on Women's Hearts, Research Shows

Your Health Record in a Heartbeat?

Obamacare Covered More People With Mental Illness, Addictions

Flu Cases Starting to Spread: CDC

Many With Advanced Lung Cancer Don't Get Treatments That Might Help

Stress May Explain Digestive Issues in Kids With Autism

8 People Infected in Rare U.S. Outbreak of Rat Virus

Ebola Blood Test May Help Predict Survival Chances

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Nearly Half of U.S. Men Infected With HPV, Study Finds

Most Cow's Milk Baby Formulas Don't Up Risk of Type 1 Diabetes

Truckers' Poor Health: An Accident Waiting to Happen?

Abortions in Texas Dropped Dramatically After Restrictions

Genital Herpes Vaccine Shows Promise in Animal Trials

Many With Mental Illness Miss Out on HIV Tests

Brain-Training May Help Ease Ringing in the Ears

Food Stamp Use Linked to Raised Early Death Risk in Study

Study Ties Inflammation, Gut Bacteria to Type 1 Diabetes

Skin Cancer Cream Linked to 5 Dog Deaths: FDA

17 Million U.S. Adults May Have Tough-to-Spot High Blood Pressure

U.S. Health Care Costs From Birth Defects Total Almost $23 Billion a Year

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Men: Here Are Ways to Healthier, Younger-Looking Skin

Implanted Defibrillators Benefit Seniors: Study

Soft Robotic Sleeve Shows Promise for Failing Hearts

Know the Risks, Warning Signs of Ovarian Cancer

Forward-Thinking Tips for Back Pain

Experimental Drug Shows Promise for Sight-Stealing Eye Condition

Plastic Surgeons Often Miss Patients' Mental Disorders

Incentives May Spur Poor Families to Buy More Fruits, Veggies

MRIs Might Help Guide Preemies' Neurological Care

Too Much Sitting Ages You Faster

FDA Offers Guidance on Fish Intake for Kids, Pregnant Women

Could Grilled, Smoked Meats Lower Survival After Breast Cancer?

Short Stretches of Exercise May Have Anti-Inflammatory Effect

Hospital-Related Delirium May Help Worsen Dementia

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

High Blood Pressure May Not Be All Bad in the Elderly: Study

Even a Little Daily Activity May Boost Colon Cancer Survival: Study

Working Out? Don't Bring Your Cellphone

Ticks Carrying Lyme Disease Confirmed in Eastern National Parks

Why Winter Weather Brings More Flu

Hispanics, Blacks Less Likely to Get High Blood Pressure Treatment: Study

Steep Rise in Births to U.S. Women Using Opioids

Postpartum Depression Affects New Dads, Too

Monkey Study Boosts Theory That Fewer Calories Can Extend Life

Higher Risk of Heart Disease for Blacks in Poorer Neighborhoods

1 in 3 Adults Diagnosed With Asthma May Not Have It: Study

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome a Global Problem: Report

Monday, January 16, 2017

Debunking Winter Weather Myths

First Stop for Scuba Divers: The Dentist's Office?

Most Smokers With Mental Illness Want to Kick the Habit

James Bond Has Kicked Butts, But His Co-Stars Haven't

Kids Born to Opioid-Addicted Moms Seem to Fare Poorly in School

Parents Have Mixed Views on When to Keep Sick Kids Out of School

For a Colicky Baby, You Might Give Acupuncture a Try

Medical Groups Raise Blood Pressure Rx Threshold for Healthy Adults Over 60

'Superbug' May Be More Widespread Than Thought

Can HIV Drugs Boost Syphilis Risk?

Can Coffee Perk Up Heart Health, Too?

Sunday, January 15, 2017

Taking the Bite Out of Frostbite

Saturday, January 14, 2017

Pediatricians Offer Heads-Up for Preventing Soccer Injuries

Friday, January 13, 2017

'Superbug' Resistant to All Antibiotics Killed Nevada Woman

Flu Tightens Its Hold on the Nation

Head for the Hills With Sled Safety in Mind

Heavy Kids Fare Worse in One Way After Surgery

Many College Women Ignore Indoor Tanning's Risks

Study Questions 'Fecal Transplant' Treatment for Gut Infection

1 in 5 U.S. Gun Owners Avoided Background Check: Study

Common Viruses a Deadly Threat at Nursing Homes

Airway Differences May Explain Why Asthma Can Be More Serious for Blacks

Watching Others 'Vape' May Trigger Urge to Smoke

Kids' Use of Artificial Sweeteners Spiked in Recent Years

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Brain Deficits in Preemies May Start Before Birth

U.S. Report Cites the Good and Bad on Marijuana

Could Mom's Pre-Pregnancy Blood Pressure Predict Baby's Gender?

Pregnancy OK for Most Women With Congenital Heart Conditions: Report

Scientists Create Mosquitoes Resistant to Dengue Virus

Rural Americans at Higher Risk of 5 Preventable Causes of Death: CDC

Sushi Lovers, Beware: Tapeworm Now Found in U.S. Salmon

Doctors Describe First U.S. Case of Locally Acquired Zika in Pregnancy

Most of Canada's Packaged Foods, Drinks Have Added Sugars

Wearable Sensors May Spot Illness Before Symptoms Start

Cold-Weather Foot Care Key for Diabetics

Link Seen Between Concussions and Alzheimer's

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Protecting Ankles, Feet From Winter's Assaults

'Chemo Brain' Lasts for Months in Many Breast Cancer Survivors

'Stress Ball' in Your Brain May Be Key to Heart Risks

Can Brain Scans Help Doctors Navigate Epilepsy Surgery?

High Blood Pressure Often Undiagnosed, Untreated

How to Spot a Common, Potentially Dangerous, Childhood Illness

The Etiquette of Achoo!

PG-13 Movies Show More Gun Violence Than R-Rated Films: Study

Want to Leave Dinner Feeling Full? Bring on the Beans

Medical Experts Alarmed at Trump's Reported Support of Vaccine Skeptic

Despite Pledges, No Improvement in Chain Restaurant Kids' Menus: Study

Blood Levels of Meat-Linked Chemical Tied to Odds of Heart Trouble

Migraine Linked to Higher Stroke Risk After Surgery

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Lots of Red Meat May Be Tied to Gut Disorder in Men

Common Virus May Have Ties to Type 1 Diabetes

New Guidelines Reaffirm Prenatal Folic Acid to Curb Birth Defects

Tobacco Use Costs World 6 Million Lives, $1 Trillion Annually: Report

Government-Backed Salt Reduction Efforts Could Deliver Big Health Pay Day

High Blood Pressure Increasing Worldwide

Brisk Walk May Help Sidestep Heart Disease

Native Americans Make Progress Against Diabetes Complication

Lower-Income Girls in U.S. Feel Unprepared for Puberty

High Health Care Deductibles Take Toll on Family Finances

Kids' Care May Suffer When Parents Clash With Medical Staff

Joints Achy? Don't Blame Mother Nature

Monday, January 09, 2017

Are Heartburn Meds During Pregnancy Linked to Asthma in Kids?

Study Casts More Doubt on Value of Mammograms

'Weekend Warriors' Can Still Stretch Their Life Spans

Can Teeth Repair Themselves Without Fillings?

Special Diet May Be Boon for Kids With Crohn's, Colitis

Warmer Waters May Mean More Toxic Shellfish

Scans Hint at Running's Brain Benefits, Even When Young

Poverty's Impact on a Child's Mental Health

'Button' Batteries Pose Serious Risk to Children

Obamacare Boosts Breast Cancer Screening, Study Finds

Kids' Asthma Flareups Fall Off After No-Smoking Laws

Do Genes Steer You to a Partner With Similar Schooling?

Exercise: An Antidote for Behavioral Issues in Students?

More Americans Questioning Safety of E-Cigarettes

Sunday, January 08, 2017

How to Exfoliate Safely and Give Your Skin a Healthy Glow

Saturday, January 07, 2017

Timely Tips for Safe Snow Removal

Friday, January 06, 2017

Study Links Stuttering to Less Blood Flow in Brain

Hour-Long Nap May Boost Brain Function in Older Adults

'Superbug' Infections Down 30 Percent at VA Hospitals

Weight-Loss Surgery Offers Long-Term Benefit to Very Obese Teens

Blood Shortage Prompts Red Cross Call for Donations

Flu Season Starting to Peak

'You're Not My Wife, You're an Impostor'

U.S. Glaucoma Cases Expected to Surge by 2030

Delaying Chemo After Lung Cancer Surgery? Better Late Than Never

Seniors' Health Can Tumble After ER Visit

Thursday, January 05, 2017

U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall: Report

Kids With Concussion Need Vision Check Before Return to School

New Guidelines Urge Early Intro to Peanut in High-Risk Infants

Navigating Ski Slopes Safely

Is Running Bad for Your Knees?

Ebola Can Linger in Lungs, Study Finds

Breathalyzer Lock Laws Prevent Drunk-Driving Deaths: Study

Vomiting Disorder on Rise in Weed-Friendly Colorado

Study Casts Doubt on Long-Used Morning Sickness Drug

Want a Sharper Brain as You Age? Volunteer!

Heartburn Drugs May Raise Risk of Stomach Infections: Study

Wednesday, January 04, 2017

Many Young Adults With High Cholesterol Not on Statins as Recommended

Plant-Based Diets Score Big for Healthy Weight Loss

Powerful Drug for Advanced Cancers May Need Less Frequent Dosing

Immune System Reboots During Sleep

Does Living Near Major Roads Boost Dementia Risk?

Artificial 'Voice Box' Implant Helps Cancer Patient Speak

More Signs Mediterranean Diet May Boost Your Brain

Weight Loss May Ease Psoriasis Symptoms, Study Finds

Poor Asthma Sufferers Often Stuck in Homes That Worsen Their Disease

Ready Your Home for Winter's Wrath

Coping With Sleep Loss During Pregnancy

Flameless Candle Batteries Pose Risk to Kids

Tuesday, January 03, 2017

Can Parents' Weight Hinder Toddlers' Development?

Why Major Zika Outbreak Is Unlikely in U.S.

Gun Violence May Be 'Contagious,' Study Suggests

Research on U.S. Gun Violence Still a Low Priority, Study Finds

FDA to Weigh Dangers of Exploding E-Cigarettes

Genes May Play Role in More Severe Form of PMS

Resolve to Reduce Your Cancer Risk This Year

New Parkinson's Drug May Combat Movement Difficulties

Routine Checkup Should Assess Fitness, Too

Over-Planning Can Take the Fun Out of Leisure Time

Earwax There to Protect Your Hearing, Doctors Say

Monday, January 02, 2017

Metformin Still Best as First Type 2 Diabetes Treatment

Study Ties Alcohol Abuse to Increased Heart Risks

Cluster Headaches Can Defy Diagnosis But Respond to Treatment

Sleep May Help People Process Traumatic Events

Sunday, January 01, 2017

How to Keep Your Kids Cozy and Safe by the Fireside