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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