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Friday, October 2:Return to top
Melanoma Treatment? (HealthDay)
Thursday, October 1:Return to top
Cheap Three-Drug Combination Helps Cut Heart Risks (Reuters Health)
Children Need Seasonal Flu Vaccine, Experts Say (HealthDay)
Children's Belly Aches Don't Disappear with Antidepressant (HealthDay)
Clot-Busting Therapy Under Review (HealthDay)
Frozen Assets: NIAID Researchers Turn to Unique Resource for Clues to Norovirus Evolution (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
Gestational Diabetes (HealthDay)
Half of Babies Born in Rich World Will Live to 100 (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Preventing Varicose Veins (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Reduce The Risk of Preterm Labor (HealthDay)
Heart-Pacing Devices Hold Promise for Heart Failure (HealthDay)
More Stroke Victims Get Clot-Busting Therapy (HealthDay)
Older Women May Sleep Better Than Men (HealthDay)
Overweight Mothers Linked to Infant Heart Defects (Reuters Health)
Pre-Birth Exposure to 1918 Flu Raised Heart Risks, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Protect Yourself from Breast Cancer (American Cancer Society)
"Prudent" Diet Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
Smoking in Pregnancy Risks Psychotic Children (Reuters Health)
Swine Flu Could Create Hospital Bed Shortage (HealthDay)
U.S. Swine Flu Vaccines to Arrive from Tuesday (Reuters Health)
September 2009
Wednesday, September 30:Return to top
Bacterial Co-Infections Common in Fatal Cases of Influenza (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Breast Cancer and Social Support (HealthDay)
Breast Cancer Death Rate Declining, But Not for All Women (American Cancer Society)
Breast Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop 2% Annually (HealthDay)
Cooling Helps Oxygen-Deprived Newborns (HealthDay)
Dementia Risk Higher for NFL Players (HealthDay)
Doctors May Be Able to Predict Domestic Abuse (HealthDay)
Drug Combo May Offer Best Relief for Nerve Pain (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Talking to a Person With a Brain Disorder (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Treating an Ingrown Toenail (HealthDay)
Non-AIDS-Related Cancers Growing Among HIV Patients (HealthDay)
Obese Middle-Aged Women Face Unhealthy Future (HealthDay)
Sexual Satisfaction May Lead to Greater Well-Being in Women (HealthDay)
Study Debunks Link Between Strep and Brain Disorders (HealthDay)
Study Finds Fish Won't Prevent Heart Failure (HealthDay)
Study Urges Treatment for Even Mild Gestational Diabetes (HealthDay)
Surgical Deaths Linked to Handling of Complications (HealthDay)
Treating Even Mild Gestational Diabetes Reduces Birth Complications (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Workplace Wellness Seems to Really Work (HealthDay)
Tuesday, September 29:Return to top
Could the Recession Be Good for Your Health? (HealthDay)
Diet and Diabetes (HealthDay)
Drug That Crosses Blood-Brain Barrier Reduces Formation of Brain Metastases in Mice (National Cancer Institute)
Eating in America Still Unhealthy (HealthDay)
Exercise 30 Minutes a Day? Who Knew! (HealthDay)
Fetal Surgery May Treat Heart Defect (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Evaluating Signs of Kidney Stones (HealthDay)
Mini-Stroke Found to Precede 1 in 8 Strokes (HealthDay)
More Retinal Detachment Seen with Higher Income Status (HealthDay)
No Osteoarthritis Seen in Obese Mice without Leptin (HealthDay)
Skinny Friends May Make You Eat More (Reuters Health)
Social Isolation Adversely Affects Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
Social Status As a Teen Predicts Health As an Adult (HealthDay)
Those Stilettos Can Hurt You Years from Now (HealthDay)
Type 2 Diabetes Drug May Increase Fracture Risk (HealthDay)
Women May Fare Worse After a Concussion (Reuters Health)
Younger Women with Colon Cancer Outlive Men (HealthDay)
1918 Flu Closings May Provide Lessons for Today (HealthDay)
Monday, September 28:Return to top
Autoimmune Disorder Linked to Stroke, Heart Attack in Women (HealthDay)
Blood Thinner May Cause Skin Lesions (HealthDay)
Children's Growth Charts Don't Measure Up with Parents (HealthDay)
Docs Miss Test Results -- Even with Alerts (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Choosing a Child Safety Seat (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Testing for Allergies (HealthDay)
Heart Patients Benefit From At-Home Care, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Improved Screening for Jaundice Can Protect Newborns (HealthDay)
Irregular Heartbeat Risk Higher in Women with Type 2 Diabetes (HealthDay)
Many Kids Suffer Medication Side Effects (HealthDay)
Men Not Being Told Enough About PSA Tests (HealthDay)
More Women Having a Healthy Breast Removed (Reuters Health)
Raise Safe and Healthy Kids (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Recognize and Prevent MRSA Infections (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Scientists Discover How Chemo Can Make Women Infertile (HealthDay)
Scoliosis Survey (HealthDay)
Task Force Finds Insufficient Evidence for Screening for Newborn Jaundice to Prevent a More Serious Chronic Condition (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
When Pounds Go, Sleep Apnea May Improve (HealthDay)
Sunday, September 27:Return to top
Autumn Chores Often Hazardous (HealthDay)
New Treatments Hold Hope for Failing Eyes (HealthDay)
Vitamin D May Improve Melanoma Survival (HealthDay)
Saturday, September 26:Return to top
Your Health: A Recap of the Week's Top Stories (HealthDay)
Friday, September 25:Return to top
Adults Need Whooping Cough Booster Shot, Too (American Academy of Family Physicians)
Alcohol Might Lower Death Rates in Brain Injury Patients (HealthDay)
Antidepressants Linked to Heart Defects in Newborns (HealthDay)
Exercise May Prevent Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
Faster Detection of Tuberculosis May Be on the Horizon (HealthDay)
FDA Acknowledges Mistakes in Knee-Device Approval (HealthDay)
FDA Approves First Drug for Treatment of Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma (Food and Drug Administration)
FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Psoriasis (Food and Drug Administration)
FDA Issues Health Alert on Kids' Tamiflu Dosages (HealthDay)
Firm Parents Keep Teen Drivers Safe (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Your Child's Constipation (HealthDay)
Hypertension and Vitamin D (HealthDay)
New Hope for Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer (HealthDay)
Obesity, Alcohol, Depression Interlinked for Women (Reuters Health)
Oct Flu Vaccination to Be "A Little Bumpy" (Reuters Health)
Poor Math Skills May Worsen Diabetes Control (Reuters Health)
Spanking May Lower Kids' IQs (HealthDay)
Studies Evaluate Thyroid Treatment During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Studies Find PSA Screening Unreliable (HealthDay)
Surgery Best For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (HealthDay)
Swine Flu Virus Not Mutating, Making Vaccine a Good Match (HealthDay)
Thursday, September 24:Return to top
Do You Drool Too Much? Study Says Consider Surgery (Reuters Health)
Early Form of Breast Cancer May Need New Name (Reuters Health)
Experimental AIDS Vaccine Delivers Good News (HealthDay)
Focus on Preventing Falls (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Health Tip: Choosing a Nursing Home (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Crib Mattress Safety (HealthDay)
HIV Vaccine Regimen Demonstrates Modest Preventive Effect in Thailand Clinical Study (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
Infant Head-Flattening Linked to Ear Infections (HealthDay)
J&J Recalls Some Infant's, Children's Tylenol Lots (Reuters Health)
Lack of Sleep May Play Role in Alzheimer's (Reuters Health)
Letter Warns about Tricky Dosing with Liquid Tamiflu for Kids (HealthDay)
Pain and Aging (HealthDay)
Panel Urges Further Research to Determine which DCIS Patients may be Candidates for Less-Invasive Therapy (National Institutes of Health)
Preventing Second Stroke May Stave Off Dementia (HealthDay)
Scientists Identify Genetic Cause of Previously Undefined Primary Immune Deficiency Disease (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
U.S. Doubles Early Supply of Swine Flu Vaccine (Reuters Health)
Women with Atrial Fibrillation Face Rougher Road Than Men (HealthDay)
Wednesday, September 23:Return to top
After-Effects of Chemotherapy May Include Memory Problems (HealthDay)
Any Day OK for Heart Bypass Surgery (HealthDay)
Childhood Leukemia (HealthDay)
Cost Savings Adds to Value of Preventing Chronic Disease (HealthDay)
Fructose Tied to Higher Blood Pressure (Reuters Health)
Habits May Keep Couples Together or Tear Them Apart (HealthDay)
Hand Washing 10 Times a Day May Help Keep Flu Away (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Controlling a Nosebleed (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Dealing with Warts (HealthDay)
Injectable Vaccines More Effective for Adult Flu Than Nasal Sprays (HealthDay)
Keeping the Aging Mind Active Cuts Dementia Risk (Reuters Health)
Leukemia Drug in High Dose Helps Survival (HealthDay)
Low Vitamin D Raises Blood Pressure in Women (Reuters Health)
Malaria Parasite's Resistance to Top Drug Grows: WHO (Reuters Health)
Minorities Less Likely to Have Blood Pressure Under Control (HealthDay)
New Parkinson's Drug Draws Mixed Reviews (HealthDay)
One Shot May Someday Replace Six for Rabies (HealthDay)
Predicting Postpartum Depression May Be Possible (HealthDay)
Successful Dieters Show Unique Brain Patterns (HealthDay)
With Fancy Coffees, Calories Can Add Up (HealthDay)
Tuesday, September 22:Return to top
Candy and Fruit Flavored Cigarettes Now Illegal in United States; Step Is First Under New Tobacco Law (Food and Drug Administration)
Could Swine Flu Panic Be Worse Than Outbreak Itself? (HealthDay)
Experts Say Cancer Wave Threatens Poorer Nations (Reuters Health)
FDA, in First Tobacco Action, Bans Flavors (Reuters Health)
Flu Can Raise Chances of Heart Attack (HealthDay)
Glaucoma Tied to Gene Variants in Blacks (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Prevent Cavities (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Ward off Runner's Knee (HealthDay)
Heat Helps in Cancer Treatment (Reuters Health)
Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Raises Heart Risks (HealthDay)
Keeping the Weight Off (HealthDay)
Leukemia Cells May Hide in Fat Tissue (HealthDay)
Med Students Posting Unprofessional Messages (HealthDay)
Philips Lifeline Issues Safety Alert for Lifeline Pendant Personal Help Buttons (Food and Drug Administration)
Rising Heat, Humidity Raise Risk of Asthma Flares (HealthDay)
Sex with New Partners Raises Widowers' Disease Risk (HealthDay)
Small Steps May Speed Recovery in ICU Patients (HealthDay)
Smoking Bans Bring a Drop in Heart Attacks (HealthDay)
Study Suggests a Wider Use for Statins (HealthDay)
Tanning May Up Skin Cancer Risk for Palest Kids (Reuters Health)
Tired, Stressed Docs Make More Mistakes (HealthDay)
Monday, September 21:Return to top
Adults Need Immunizations, Too (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Air Travel Safe for Most Pregnant Women (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
Alzheimer's Soars, Global Focus Needed (HealthDay)
Best Option for Fractured Nose Varies by Patient (HealthDay)
Binge Drinking May Encourage Infection (HealthDay)
Early Results: In Children, 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Works Like Seasonal Flu Vaccine (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
Exercise During Pregnancy Keeps Newborn Size Normal (HealthDay)
Head, Neck Cancer Treatment Often Not Completed (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Counting Baby's Kicks (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Suggestions to Manage Stress (HealthDay)
Is Your Child Protected Against Hib Disease? (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Many Teens Circumvent Tanning Bed Laws (HealthDay)
Meditation and Health (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Mishandling Money May Foreshadow Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
Nationwide Public Health Alert Issued Concerning Life-Threatening Risk Posed by Cocaine Laced with Veterinary Anti-Parasite Drug (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Older Brains May Not Be So Small After All (HealthDay)
Paralyzed Rats Walk Again (HealthDay)
Researchers Propose Improved Cervical Cancer Screening (HealthDay)
Study Finds Aspirin Protects Against Colon Cancer (Reuters Health)
Watch the Salt (HealthDay)
1 Swine Flu Shot Enough for Older Kids (HealthDay)
Sunday, September 20:Return to top
Hormone Therapy May Make Lung Cancer More Likely (HealthDay)
New Blood Tests Promise Simple Cancer Detection (Reuters Health)
New Chemo Regimen May Benefit Ovarian Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
New Drug May Offer Hope to Some with Lung Cancer (HealthDay)
Saturday, September 19:Return to top
School Sports May Spell Trouble for Ankles (HealthDay)
Your Health: A Recap of the Week's Top Stories (HealthDay)
Friday, September 18:Return to top
Angina Often Affects Quality of Life (HealthDay)
FDA Approves Donor Screening Test for Antibodies to HIV (Food and Drug Administration)
For Lymphoma, Where You Get Care May Affect Outcome (Reuters Health)
Gene Mutation Linked to Fever-Induced Seizures (HealthDay)
Genetics Linked To Early Sexual Activity in Kids (HealthDay)
GERD and Sleep (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When Bedwetting Signals Another Problem (HealthDay)
Intense Exercise May Lower Your Blood Count (Reuters Health)
Lower Drinking Age Linked to Later-Life Problems (HealthDay)
Men with Rare Gender Disorder Can Still Have Kids (Reuters Health)
Middle-Age Heart Risk Factors Shorten Men's Lives (HealthDay)
More Active Kids Have Easier Time Falling Asleep (Reuters Health)
Progress Made Toward Vaccine for Urinary Infections (HealthDay)
Suicides Higher in Rural Areas with Bars (HealthDay)
Swine Flu Shots Safe for People with Weak Immune Systems (HealthDay)
Ulcer Preventative May Raise Pneumonia Risks (HealthDay)
With Alcohol, Starting Young May Lead to Dependency (HealthDay)
1st Doses of Swine Flu Vaccine Set for Early October (HealthDay)
Thursday, September 17:Return to top
Airline Workers May Spread H1N1, Expert Says (Reuters Health)
Childhood Stroke More Common Than Thought (HealthDay)
Depression Hard on the Bones (Reuters Health)
Depression, Obesity, Alcoholism Linked (HealthDay)
Even Small Amounts of Lead Harmful to Kids (HealthDay)
Extended Antiviral May Benefit Kidney Transplant Patients (HealthDay)
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Stolen Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution and Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution (Food and Drug Administration)
Gay, Bisexual Teens at Risk for Eating Disorders (Reuters Health)
Give Your Kidneys a Break: Lose Some Weight (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Stress Has Its Warning Signs (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Dehydration (HealthDay)
Insulin-Linked Genes Tied to Body's Internal Clock (HealthDay)
More Teens Getting Needed Vaccines (HealthDay)
More Whole Grains May Mean Less Fat (HealthDay)
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
Scientists May Know How Lung Cancer Spreads (HealthDay)
Study Links Epilepsy to Brain Protein (HealthDay)
Swine Flu Loves a Crowd (HealthDay)
Trouble with Daily Activities Could Point to Alzheimer's Risk (HealthDay)
8.3 Million U.S. Adults Considered Suicide Last Year (HealthDay)
Wednesday, September 16:Return to top
Better Day Care, Smarter Kids? (HealthDay)
Chemical Pollutants Linked to Fewer Female Births (Reuters Health)
FDA Requires Boxed Warning for Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection (Food and Drug Administration)
Health Tip: Eat Your Fruits and Veggies (HealthDay)
Health Tip: What Can Cause Dehydration? (HealthDay)
Heart Attack Deaths Declining for Veterans Affairs Patients (Reuters Health)
Hepatitis B Vaccination Protects Against Liver Cancer (HealthDay)
Insured Kids with Uninsured Parents Miss Needed Health Care (HealthDay)
Internet Can Help Curb Drinking Among College Students (HealthDay)
Jury Still Out on Music's Benefits for Preemies (Reuters Health)
Less TV Brings More Parent-Child Interaction (HealthDay)
Men's Sex Lives May Suffer on Hepatitis C Therapy (Reuters Health)
New Approach Could Stop 6 Million African Malaria Cases (Reuters Health)
Prostate Cancer Survival (HealthDay)
Scars of Bullying Linger (HealthDay)
Shockwave Treatment May Not Be Best for Shoulder Pain (HealthDay)
'Soda Tax' Wins Health Experts' Support (HealthDay)
Timing, Type of HRT May Determine Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
Tuesday, September 15:Return to top
Antibiotics Bought Easily on the Internet (HealthDay)
Anxious Kids at Risk for Obesity in Adulthood (HealthDay)
Blacks Fare Worse After Cardiac Arrest (HealthDay)
Celiac Disease May Raise Risk of Dying (HealthDay)
Diabetes Medications Don't Lower Inflammation (HealthDay)
During CPR, More Chest Compressions Save More Lives (Reuters Health)
Early Spankings Make for Aggressive Toddlers, Study Shows (HealthDay)
Emergency Medical Transport by Air Carries Risks (HealthDay)
FDA Approves Vaccines for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus (Food and Drug Administration)
FDA Approves 4 Swine Flu Vaccines (HealthDay)
For Hispanics, a Unique Cancer Profile Emerges (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Protect Your Eyes (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Signs That Baby Is in Pain (HealthDay)
Kidney Injury While Hospitalized May Lead to Future Dialysis (HealthDay)
Medications Effective in Reducing Risk of Breast Cancer but Increase Risk of Adverse Effects (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
New Hope for Overweight Teens (HealthDay)
Not All Kids With Head Injuries Need Brain Scans (HealthDay)
Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's (HealthDay)
Swine Flu Deaths Show This Flu Is Different (Reuters Health)
Watchful Waiting Works for Older Men with Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
Monday, September 14:Return to top
Activity Adds Years to Life, Even for Octogenarians (Reuters Health)
Air Pollution May Raise Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
Bone Mass and Cholesterol (HealthDay)
Chlorine in Pools Raises Kids' Asthma, Allergy Risk (HealthDay)
Combat Exposure Tied to Chronic High Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
Common Diabetes Drug May Fight Cancer (HealthDay)
Depression May Hasten Cancer Death (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Having Another Heart Attack (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Preparing for a Health Emergency (HealthDay)
Implantable Defibrillators May Not Help Women with Heart Failure (HealthDay)
Laser Treatment for Vision Loss from Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion is Safer than Corticosteroid Injections and Equally Effective (National Eye Institute)
Medications That Lower Breast Cancer Risk Carry Other Dangers (HealthDay)
Most Adult Americans at Some Risk for Heart Disease (HealthDay)
New Treatment Found to Reduce Vision Loss from Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (National Eye Institute)
Protect Your Passengers (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Routine Testing Would Improve Herceptin Use in Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
Seizure Drug Helps Women with Hot Flashes Sleep (Reuters Health)
September Is Sickle Cell Awareness Month (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Showerheads Harbor a Bounty of Germs (HealthDay)
Small Businesses Urged to Prepare for Swine Flu (HealthDay)
Too Few Latinos Get Colorectal Cancer Tests (HealthDay)
Very Small Head Size Could Signal Problems in Newborns (HealthDay)
Sunday, September 13:Return to top
Electronic Nose Sniffs out Toxins (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
Most Parents Worried About Bullying in U.S. High Schools (HealthDay)
Tamiflu Saves Lives of Severely Ill Flu Patients (Reuters Health)
Saturday, September 12:Return to top
For Organ Donation, Intent and Reality Don't Align (HealthDay)
Traffic Deaths Near Peak in September (HealthDay)
Your Health: A Recap of the Week's Top Stories (HealthDay)
Friday, September 11:Return to top
Alzheimer's Gene Affects Brains of Young Adults (HealthDay)
Cancer Drug Shrinks Benign Tumors That Steal Hearing (HealthDay)
FDA Clears a Test for Ovarian Cancer (Food and Drug Administration)
Health Tip: Are You Pregnant and Depressed? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Recognizing Gallstones (HealthDay)
Lupus Worse in Blacks, Hispanics Than in Whites, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Middle Age Meat Eating May Protect Later Abilities (Reuters Health)
Multiple Factors Impact Adolescent Smoking Risk (Reuters Health)
One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Offers Protection: Studies (HealthDay)
Poverty and Premature Death Still Firmly Linked (Reuters Health)
Prostate Size Does Not Affect Results of Surgery (Reuters Health)
Report Cards for Hospitals May Be Misleading (HealthDay)
School Closures Can Slow Flu, Timing Critical: WHO (Reuters Health)
Scientists Spot Key to Breast Cancer Spread (HealthDay)
Sudden Cardiac Death (HealthDay)
Two Genes May Determine How Well MS Patients Do (HealthDay)
Young People at High Risk of Death Worldwide (HealthDay)
Thursday, September 10:Return to top
Allergies Dampen Sex Lives (HealthDay)
Doctor-Patient Talk May Help Blacks with Hypertension (HealthDay)
Get Your Vaccine for Seasonal Flu, Experts Urge (HealthDay)
Health Tip: If You Smoke While Pregnant (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Take Medications Safely (HealthDay)
Little Physical Harm to Non-Residents from World Trade Center Dust (Reuters Health)
Nearly Any Lifetime Smoking Ups Breast Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
Prostate Cancer Screening (HealthDay)
Research Seeks Cause of Preeclampsia (HealthDay)
Swine Flu Burrows into Lungs (HealthDay)
Swine Flu Shots May Come Too Late to Stem Fall Outbreak (HealthDay)
Treating Childhood Leukemia with Fewer Side Effects (HealthDay)
Treating Workers' Mental Woes May Boost Productivity (HealthDay)
U.S. Faces Shortage of Heart Surgeons (HealthDay)
Wednesday, September 9:Return to top
Brain Scans Could Help Spot Schizophrenia Earlier (HealthDay)
Breast Cancer Relapse Risks (HealthDay)
Cutting Salt Could Save U.S. Billions of Dollars (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Common Immune System Problems As You Age (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Swaddling Your New Baby (HealthDay)
HIV Screening Tests Proposed to Be Added to Medicare's List of Covered Preventive Services (Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Metabolic Syndrome May Raise Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease (HealthDay)
Most Diabetics Falling Short on Healthy Eating (Reuters Health)
New Vaccine May Work Better Against Lung Disease (HealthDay)
NIAID Launches 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Trial in Pregnant Women (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
Researchers Find Prostate Cancer Stem Cell (Reuters Health)
Scientists Find Clue to Dangerous Side Effect of MS Drug (HealthDay)
Some Parents Aren't Giving Kids Pain Meds Post-Surgery (HealthDay)
Study Shows 1% of Americans Have Been Infected with West Nile (HealthDay)
Testing Young Athletes for Heart Defects May Save Lives (HealthDay)
Tuesday, September 8:Return to top
Antiviral Drugs Should Be Used Cautiously To Fight Flu, U.S. Says (HealthDay)
Blood Test Narrows Down Need for Antibiotics (HealthDay)
Care-Tech Laboratories Agrees to Stop Making, Selling and Distributing Unapproved Antimicrobial Products (Food and Drug Administration)
Colleges Move to Limit Swine Flu's Spread (HealthDay)
Colon Cancer Screenings Still Too Low (HealthDay)
Dopamine May Boost Odds of Transplant Success (HealthDay)
Early Daycare May Not Lower Asthma Risk (Reuters Health)
Even Mild Infections Hasten Decline with Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
FDA to Require Faster Reporting of Food-Safety Problems (HealthDay)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Are 100% Preventable (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Gene Linked to Liver Disease in Cystic Fibrosis (HealthDay)
Gum Disease May Increase Head and Neck Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Pinkeye (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Is Your Child's Backpack Too Heavy? (HealthDay)
Healthy Swimming All Year Long (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Long-Term Lead Exposure Linked to Heart Deaths (HealthDay)
Motivation May Be at Root of ADHD (HealthDay)
Pregnancy and Smoking (HealthDay)
Program Curbs Teen Substance Abuse, Delinquency (HealthDay)
Severe, Lasting Depression Tied to Heart Patient Deaths (HealthDay)
Study Sheds Light on Post-Combat Mental Problems (Reuters Health)
Virus May Drive Some Prostate Cancers (HealthDay)
Yoga Can Ease Lower Back Pain (HealthDay)
Monday, September 7:Return to top
"Abortion Pill" Hasn't Broadened Abortion Access (Reuters Health)
Benefits of Exercise Differ by Sex and Race (Reuters Health)
Glaucoma? That's No Excuse to Skip Your Workout (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Keep Mold Out of Your Home (HealthDay)
Innovative Community-Based Prevention System Reduces Risky Behavior in 10-14 Year Olds (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
Let Orthopedic Surgery Wait Until Morning When Possible (HealthDay)
Report Helps Quell Fear of "Superbug" Epidemic (Reuters Health)
Where One Lives Impacts Colon Cancer Survival (Reuters Health)
Sunday, September 6:Return to top
Kickoff, Punting Take a Toll (HealthDay)
Scientists Identify Two Gene Variants Associated with Alzheimer's Risk (National Institute on Aging)
Trio of Gene Variants Discovered That May Raise Alzheimer's Risk (HealthDay)
Saturday, September 5:Return to top
Your Health: A Recap of the Week's Top Stories (HealthDay)
Friday, September 4:Return to top
Antioxidant Pills Do Not Prevent Metabolic Syndrome (Reuters Health)
Depressed Teens Continue to Suffer (HealthDay)
Doctors' Efforts to Fight Childhood Obesity Not Working (HealthDay)
Exercise May Help Maintain Weight Loss (HealthDay)
Fruit Even Healthier Than Thought (HealthDay)
Giving Swine Flu Drug by IV Could Save Lives (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Yeast Infections (HealthDay)
Non-Drinkers More Likely to Be Anxious, Depressed (HealthDay)
Pediatric Foot Health Tips (HealthDay)
U.S. Issues Swine Flu Guidelines for Day-Care Programs (HealthDay)
Waist-Hip Ratio Good Gauge of Obesity in Elderly, Study Shows (HealthDay)
Thursday, September 3:Return to top
Family, Friends Influence Breast Cancer Decisions (HealthDay)
Fear of Job Loss May Be Worse Than Loss Itself (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Eating Fish and Shellfish (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Taking a Childbirth Class (HealthDay)
High School Sports Put Players at Risk for Severe Injuries (HealthDay)
High-tech Heart Scans: Are They Necessary? (HealthDay)
Mistrust May Cause People to Put Off Treatment (HealthDay)
Nightly Snacking May Speed Weight Gain (HealthDay)
Respirator Masks Best for Swine Flu Health Workers (HealthDay)
School Days Give Some Kids a Headache (HealthDay)
Service Dogs Help Traumatized Veterans Heal (HealthDay)
Study Finds Potential Way to Make an AIDS Vaccine (Reuters Health)
Swine Flu Has Killed 36 U.S. Children So Far (Reuters Health)
Swine Flu Poses Risk to Kids with Neurological Conditions (HealthDay)
Take the Load off Your Child's Back (HealthDay)
Thin Thighs - Maybe Not Your Heart's Desire (Reuters Health)
Unhealthy Habits Alter Thinking, Memory Skills (Reuters Health)
X-Ray Equipment May Be Crawling with Germs (Reuters Health)
2009-2010 Seasonal Influenza Vaccines (Food and Drug Administration)
Wednesday, September 2:Return to top
Bell's Palsy Treatment (HealthDay)
Caffeine Without Healthy Diet Linked to Heart Risk (HealthDay)
College Students Get More Drunk When Drinks Are Cheap (HealthDay)
Combo Therapies to Lower Cholesterol Don't Work (HealthDay)
Enzyme Injections Unlock Bent Fingers (Reuters Health)
Gum Care Smart, But It Won't Curb Preterm Delivery (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Can't Sleep? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Gauging Mercury Levels in Fish (HealthDay)
Keep Your Flu Shots Straight This Fall (HealthDay)
Kids Need More Than Sports for Positive Growth (HealthDay)
Medicare Drug Benefit Gets Good Marks (Reuters Health)
New Compound Shrinks Skin Cancers (HealthDay)
New Technique Offers Hope for Kids with Immune Deficiency (HealthDay)
Pancreatic Cancer Deaths Higher for Blacks (HealthDay)
Pfizer to Pay Record Fine in Fraud Probe (HealthDay)
Safety Should Be the Goal for Football Players (HealthDay)
Statins Before Vascular Surgery Cut Deaths, Complications (HealthDay)
Stroke May Be Striking at a Younger Age (HealthDay)
Swine Flu Gets More Active As Schools Open: CDC (Reuters Health)
Weight-Loss Surgery Breaks Families' 'Obesity Cycle' (HealthDay)
Tuesday, September 1:Return to top
Adult Weight Gain Tied to Prostate Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
Blood Thinner May Prevent Chemo-Related Clots (HealthDay)
Chemotherapy Linked to Sleep-Wake Cycle Disruptions (HealthDay)
Corticosteroids Treat Bell's Palsy (HealthDay)
Drivers Distracted When Near Schools (HealthDay)
Driving After Binge Drinking More Common Than Believed (HealthDay)
Government Best Source for U.S. Hospital Data, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Seniors Safe at Home (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Pack Your Child's Lunch (HealthDay)
Hospital Cancer Care Worse When Whites Are Scarce (Reuters Health)
How to Make an Emergency Department Visit a Safe One (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
MicroRNAs in Blood May be Biomarkers of Pancreatic Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
New Therapy Spares Organ in Early Esophageal Cancer (HealthDay)
Prostate Cancer Over-Diagnosed: Study (HealthDay)
Quick Check That Could Save Your Grandparents' Lives (American Academy of Dermatology)
Reflux Drugs OK with Blood Thinners (HealthDay)
Sometimes Angioplasty Can Wait (HealthDay)
Texas Doctors Bust Myths About Insulin (Reuters Health)
Time to Study: How Parents Can Help with Schoolwork (National Institutes of Health)
Two Treatments Equally Effective For Chronic Pelvic Pain (HealthDay)
Video Games: A Health Risk? (HealthDay)
August 2009
Monday, August 31:Return to top
Adding Breast Exam to Mammogram - Is It Worth It? (Reuters Health)
CDC Offers 30 Ways in 30 Days to Stretch Your Fruit and Vegetable Budget (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Drinkers May Exercise More Than Teetotalers (HealthDay)
Exposure to Tobacco Smoke Before Birth Affects DNA (HealthDay)
Extreme Heat and School Athletes (HealthDay)
For Heart Health: Avoid Tobacco Smoke, Pollution (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Getting Full Too Quickly (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Strengthen Your Shoulders (HealthDay)
Home Birth with Midwife As Safe As Hospital Birth (HealthDay)
Is Eye Exam on Your Back-to-School List? (HealthDay)
JFK's Health Problems More Complex Than Thought (HealthDay)
Mediterranean Diet May Be Best for Type 2 Diabetes (HealthDay)
New Anti-Clotting Drug Beats Plavix (HealthDay)
Oldest Heart Patients May Get Most from Warfarin (HealthDay)
Race Not a Factor in Liver Transplantation (Reuters Health)
Researchers Make Insulin-Producing Cells from Adult Skin Cells (HealthDay)
Retail Medical Clinics Offer Quality Care (HealthDay)
Studies in Animals Suggest 2009 H1N1 Virus May Have Biological Advantage Over Seasonal Influenza Viruses (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
Take the Next Step after an ADHD Diagnosis (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Valcyte Approved for Cytomegalovirus in Children (HealthDay)
Sunday, August 30:Return to top
Gold Nanotech Breath Test May Show Lung Cancer Early (Reuters Health)
NIH Study Reveals New Genetic Culprit in Deadly Skin Cancer (National Human Genome Research Institute)
Surgery Better Than Angioplasty for Narrowed Neck Artery (HealthDay)
Young Athletes at Risk of Heat Injury (HealthDay)
Saturday, August 29:Return to top
Get Ready for Ragweed (HealthDay)
Weekly Wrap-Up: Hypertension in Kids, Radiation from CT Scans, Online Therapy for Depression, Family Problems Affecting Workers Health (HealthDay)
Friday, August 28:Return to top
Alcohol Ads on Cable TV Reach Young Audiences (HealthDay)
Ankle Circulation Could Warn of Future Strokes (HealthDay)
Beliefs: Why Some Don't Use Asthma Meds As Directed (Reuters Health)
Dementia More Likely with One Subtype of HIV (HealthDay)
Family Issues Translate into Sick Days at Work (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Preventing a Peptic Ulcer (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Resting in Bed During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
In Serious Debt? You're Also More Likely Obese (Reuters Health)
Meat, Dairy Won't Up Odds For Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
Online Psychotherapy for Depression (HealthDay)
Scans Shed New Light on Concussions (HealthDay)
Soluble Fiber, But Not Bran, Soothes Irritable Bowel (HealthDay)
Study Details Swine Flu Transmission Rates (HealthDay)
Treating COPD Early Improves Outcomes (HealthDay)
Whole Grains, Bran May Fight Hypertension in Men (HealthDay)
Thursday, August 27:Return to top
Another Report Finds Swine Flu Targeting the Young (HealthDay)
CDC Turns to Social Sites to Get Flu Message Out (Reuters Health)
Cigarettes May Dull Taste Buds (HealthDay)
Depression No Bar to Medicare Drug Plan Enrollment (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Stifle Back-to-School Allergy and Asthma Problems (HealthDay)
Home Dialysis a Good Option for Kidney Disease Patients (HealthDay)
How Bad Feelings Can Harm Your Health (HealthDay)
Immunization Rates Remain Stable at High Levels among the Nation′s 19- through 35-Month-Old Children (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Milk Allergy Symptoms May Ease with Exposure (HealthDay)
Prostate Cancer Diagnosed Earlier, Race Gap Narrows (Reuters Health)
Radiation Exposure from Medical Imaging (HealthDay)
Regular Yoga May Improve Eating Habits (HealthDay)
Steady Improvements Seen for Young Blood Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
Strong Thighs May Mean Less Knee Pain for Women (HealthDay)
Variants in Three Genes Account for Most Dog Coat Differences (National Human Genome Research Institute)
Wednesday, August 26:Return to top
Advice Helps Prevent Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery (HealthDay)
As Waistlines Widen, Brains Shrink (HealthDay)
Blood Flow Mismatch Seen in Pancreatic Cancers (HealthDay)
Colorectal Cancer Attitudes Vary by Ethnicity (Reuters Health)
Drug Ads May Not Alter Most Cancer Patients' Care (Reuters Health)
'Electronic Nose' Could Spot Kidney Disease (HealthDay)
Experimental Treatment Could Fight Muscular Dystrophy (HealthDay)
FDA Warns about Stolen Insulin (Food and Drug Administration)
Fertilizer Ban Makes a Difference (HealthDay)
For Bilingual Folks, Both Languages Always Present (HealthDay)
Gene 'Fix' in Egg Prevents Inherited Diseases in Monkeys (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When Labor May Be Induced (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Who's at Greater Risk of Hip Fracture? (HealthDay)
High Blood Pressure in Children (HealthDay)
Many Health-Care Workers May Shun Swine Flu Shot (HealthDay)
Medical Scans a Significant Source of Radiation (HealthDay)
New Technique Could Eliminate Inherited Mitochondrial Disease (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
New Troponin Tests Pinpoint Heart Attacks Faster (Reuters Health)
No Flu Vaccines Before Mid-October, CDC Predicts (Reuters Health)
U.S. Updates Clinical Guidelines for Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections among HIV-Exposed and HIV-Infected Children (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Wheat Consumption May Contribute to Diabetes (HealthDay)
Women's Exercise Priorities Vary with Life Stages (HealthDay)
Tuesday, August 25:Return to top
Adding a Stent May Help Resolve Brain Aneurysm (HealthDay)
Could Smoking Pot Cut Risk of Head, Neck Cancer? (Reuters Health)
Drug-Resistant Typhoid Increasing in the U.S. (Reuters Health)
End-Of-Life Advice Not Always Welcome (HealthDay)
Family Stress and Workers' Health (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Why You Should Drink Water (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Protect Yourself from Running Injuries (HealthDay)
Hormone Therapy for Early Prostate Cancer Not Always Best (HealthDay)
More Women Surviving After Early Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
Preemie Birth Could Mean Weaker Bones As Adults (HealthDay)
Protein May Identify Deadlier Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
Saliva May Help Spot Oral Cancer Early (HealthDay)
Smokers' Cars Loaded with Nicotine (HealthDay)
Tamoxifen May Up Risk of Second, More Aggressive Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
Tobacco Seen Killing 6 Million People Next Year (Reuters Health)
Veteran Status Not Linked with Suicide in Older Men (Reuters Health)
Wider Waist Boosts Asthma Risk (HealthDay)
Women More Prone to Die in Month After Heart Attack (HealthDay)
Monday, August 24:Return to top
Abuse of ADHD Drugs on the Rise (HealthDay)
Americans Are Urged to Cut Sugar Intake (HealthDay)
Blood Mercury Levels Rising Among U.S. Women (HealthDay)
Car Seats Can Limit Kids' Oxygen Supplies (HealthDay)
Chronic Media Multi-Tasking Makes It Harder to Focus (HealthDay)
Glucose Challenge in Pregnancy Could Predict Heart Disease (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Choosing a Backpack (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Staying Healthy (HealthDay)
Hypertension Linked to Thinking Problems in Middle Age (HealthDay)
Marital Separation May Hurt Cancer Survival (HealthDay)
MRI Might Find Early Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
Not Everyone Wants to Be Vaccinated Against Pandemic Flu (HealthDay)
Overuse of Antibiotics Leads to Resistant TB Strain (HealthDay)
Smokers Seen Twice As Likely to Develop Active TB (Reuters Health)
Teens, Young Adults with Leukemia Living Longer (Reuters Health)
Testosterone Influences Women's Career Moves (HealthDay)
Testosterone Therapy May Help Men with Heart Failure (HealthDay)
Virus Blamed for Half of Penile Cancers (Reuters Health)
Sunday, August 23:Return to top
It's Back to Basics to Save a Life (HealthDay)
Soothe Back-To-School Anxiety, Teach Kids to Relax (HealthDay)
Saturday, August 22:Return to top
Going Back to School With Asthma Takes Extra Work (HealthDay)
Weekly Wrap-Up: Palliative Care for Cancer, Medications and Driving, Child Obesity, College Freshmen Making Friends (HealthDay)
Friday, August 21:Return to top
Daily Drinking May Raise Risk of Several Cancers (Reuters Health)
Depression's Effect on Pleasure Is Real (HealthDay)
Even Modest Fitness May Extend Lifespan (Reuters Health)
"Forbidden Food" and Childhood Obesity (HealthDay)
Gene Linked to Inherited Kidney Disease Found (HealthDay)
Good Trauma Program Boosts Patient Survival (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Buying Back-To-School Shoes (HealthDay)
Health Tip: What Are Risk Factors for Preterm Labor? (HealthDay)
High-Octane Caffeine May Trigger Headaches (HealthDay)
Medication Review May Help with Heart Failure (HealthDay)
Obesity Tied to Prostate Cancer Recurrence (HealthDay)
Right Match of Drug, Doctor Can Boost Reflux Outcomes (HealthDay)
Sabril Approved by FDA to Treat Spasms in Infants and Epileptic Seizures (Food and Drug Administration)
Sabril Approved for Infantile Spasms (HealthDay)
Scientists Make "Sugar Bug" Drug for Bowel Disease (Reuters Health)
Single Kidney Transplant From Young, Deceased Donors Works Well (HealthDay)
Small Birth Size Linked to Sleep Problems Later (Reuters Health)
Swine Flu Vaccine Seems Safe in Early Trials (HealthDay)
Talk, Drug Therapy May Ease Depression in Pregnancy (Reuters Health)
Web-Based Psychotherapy Can Work (HealthDay)
Thursday, August 20:Return to top
Cigarette Packaging May Still Mislead Consumers (Reuters Health)
FDA Issues Warning Letters to Marketers of Topical Ibuprofen Drug Products (Food and Drug Administration)
Health Tip: Avoid Your Child's Asthma Attacks (HealthDay)
Health Tip: What's Behind My Low Blood Pressure? (HealthDay)
Heart Risks Rise with Smokeless Tobacco (HealthDay)
New Way Found to Diagnose Endometriosis (HealthDay)
Older Drivers Often Impaired by Prescription Drugs (HealthDay)
School Kids, Parents Should Get Flu Vaccines First (HealthDay)
Sleep Training Helps Ease Insomnia Tied to Arthritis (HealthDay)
Swine Flu May Not Close College Classrooms (HealthDay)
Swine Flu Vaccine Delay Manageable, Experts Say (HealthDay)
Teen Athletes Sleep Better Than Couch Potatoes (HealthDay)
Wednesday, August 19:Return to top
Are Candles Making You Sick? (HealthDay)
Avandia Raises Heart Failure Risk More Than Actos (HealthDay)
Businesses Need Swine Flu Action Plan, U.S. Says (HealthDay)
Foreclosures Plunge People into Depression (HealthDay)
Gene Mutation Improves Response to Lung Cancer Drug (HealthDay)
Health Care Cost Burden for Obese Getting Heavier (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Managing Menstrual Cramps (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When a Loved One Has Diabetes (HealthDay)
Herb Shows Potential for Rheumatoid Arthritis (HealthDay)
Life Expectancy at All Time High; Death Rates Reach New Low (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Life Expectancy in U.S. Hits a New High (HealthDay)
Medical Heroin Helps Treatment-Resistant Addicts (HealthDay)
Newer Drug Beats Tamoxifen for Older Breast Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
Palliative Care Improves Quality of Life for Advanced Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
Post-Tonsillectomy Codeine May Pose Dangers (HealthDay)
Stenting a Good Option for Left Main Heart Artery (HealthDay)
Treatment May Limit Graft-Versus-Host Disease (HealthDay)
U.S. to Start Testing Swine Flu Vaccines in Children (Reuters Health)
Tuesday, August 18:Return to top
Abnormal Protein May Signal Pancreatic Cancer (HealthDay)
Antibiotics Being Prescribed Less for Respiratory Infections (HealthDay)
Antioxidants Abound in Cereals, Popcorn, Whole-Grain Snacks (HealthDay)
Chemo Plus Palliative Care Reaps Benefits (HealthDay)
Diagnostic Technique Shows Promise for Primary Sjögren's Syndrome (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
Estrogen Plays Surprise Role in Breast Cancer Treatment (HealthDay)
Food Stamp Users Risk Weight Gain (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Recognize the Signs of Drowsy Driving (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Your Child Must Wear a Bike Helmet (HealthDay)
Hospitals Reduce Heart Attack Deaths (HealthDay)
Ibuprofen Rated Best for Pain of Broken Arms (HealthDay)
Induced Labor May Prevent Need for Cesarean Section (HealthDay)
Many Teens Share Prescription Drugs (Reuters Health)
NIH Researchers Identify Key Factor that Stimulates Brain Cancer Cells to Spread (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
Sad, Stressful Events May Worsen Kids' Asthma (Reuters Health)
Sleep Apnea Raises Risk of Death, Especially for Men (HealthDay)
Tobacco Might Produce Vaccine for Stomach Virus (Reuters Health)
U.S. Researchers See Few Serious Reactions to HPV Vaccine (Reuters Health)
Video Gamers Older Than You Think (HealthDay)
Yoga and Mindful Eating (HealthDay)
Monday, August 17:Return to top
Antioxidants Pose No Melanoma Threat (HealthDay)
Binge Drinking a Problem for Older Adults Too (Reuters Health)
Chewing Tobacco No Safer Than Smoking (HealthDay)
College Freshmen Who Are Open with Their Feelings Make Friends (HealthDay)
Elders Lack Knowledge of Stroke Signs, Risk Factors (Reuters Health)
Extavia Approved for Multiple Sclerosis (HealthDay)
For Short Kids, No Lack of Self-Esteem (HealthDay)
Have You Heard about How to Prevent Meningococcal Disease? (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Health Tip: Help Improve Your Dental Health (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Stay Awake on the Road (HealthDay)
Manage Asthma at School (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Pain Level May Predict Survival in Certain Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) - What You Need to Know (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Smoking Worsens Multiple Sclerosis (HealthDay)
Special Stem Cells Build 'Biological Bypass' (HealthDay)
Strep Throat May Have Led to Mozart's Death (HealthDay)
Synthetic Protein Thwarts HIV Infection in Lab (HealthDay)
Toxins May Form When Skin, Indoor Ozone Meet (HealthDay)
Warning on Hydroxycut Products (Food and Drug Administration)
Worries May Worsen Peripheral Arterial Disease (HealthDay)
Sunday, August 16:Return to top
Gene Predicts Response to Hepatitis C Drugs (Reuters Health)
Web Is Becoming One-Stop Shopping for Health Help (HealthDay)
Saturday, August 15:Return to top
Weekly Wrap-Up: Exercise for Breast Cancer, Depression and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diet and Alzheimer's, Diabetes and Tea (HealthDay)
Friday, August 14:Return to top
Backyard Raccoon 'Latrines' Harbor Hidden Dangers (HealthDay)
Chronic Exposure to Polluted Air Hard on the Lungs (Reuters Health)
Depression and Rheumatoid Arthritis (HealthDay)
Device May Offer Alternative to Warfarin for Arrhythmia (HealthDay)
FDA Approves Saphris to Treat Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder (Food and Drug Administration)
Gays, Bisexuals Seek More Psych Services (HealthDay)
Get Smart About Swine Flu for Back-To-School (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Back To School, Back To Sleep (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Debunking Diabetes Myths (HealthDay)
Kids of Deployed Soldiers Vulnerable to Stress (HealthDay)
Liver Transplant Risky in the Very Thin or Very Fat (Reuters Health)
Low Choline Level in Pregnancy Tied to Birth Defects (HealthDay)
More Evidence That Fish Is Brain Food (Reuters Health)
Osteoporosis-Linked Fracture Rates Up Dramatically (Reuters Health)
Quitting Smoking Causes Quick Drop in Inflammation (Reuters Health)
Restrictive Diet for Kids May Backfire (HealthDay)
Rich, Poor See Similar Declines in Old Age (HealthDay)
Routine Pre-Exercise Heart Check Often Not Needed (Reuters Health)
Sex Hormone Levels Linked to Fractures in Men (HealthDay)
Some Birth Control Pills Safer Than Others (HealthDay)
Wine May Shield Breast Cancer Patients from Radiation Side Effects (HealthDay)
Thursday, August 13:Return to top
Abnormal Heart Rhythm More Common in White Elders (Reuters Health)
Advice for Patients: Serious Errors with Certain Blood Glucose Monitoring Test Strips (Food and Drug Administration)
Boozing Blunts Ability to Read Faces (HealthDay)
Cash Reward for Moms-To-Be Improves Prenatal Care (Reuters Health)
Exercise May Help in Leukemia Recovery (HealthDay)
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Buy or Use Hardcore Energize Bullet or New Whey Liquid Products (Food and Drug Administration)
Good News for Elderly: Happiness Keeps Growing (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Children Need Exercise, Too (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When Menopause Begins (HealthDay)
Injections May Benefit Oxygen-Deprived Newborns (HealthDay)
It's Time for More Moms to Breast-Feed, U.S. Officials Say (HealthDay)
Kidney Donor's Sex Could Affect Women's Outcomes (HealthDay)
MRI May Not Improve Breast Cancer Outcome (HealthDay)
Seizures Uncommon in Alzheimer Disease (Reuters Health)
Some Conditions Misdiagnosed as Bipolar Disorder (Reuters Health)
Stomach Bugs May Boost Bowel Disease Risk (Reuters Health)
They Snooze Less, But They Don't Lose (HealthDay)
Treat Mind, Body in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients (HealthDay)
Ventilation After Breathing Tube Removal May Alter Outcomes (HealthDay)
Weightlifting for Breast Cancer Survivors (HealthDay)
Wednesday, August 12:Return to top
Experts Urge Cognitive Testing of Kids with Epilepsy (HealthDay)
Female Supervisors More Likely to Be Sexually Harassed (HealthDay)
Gene Therapy Offers Hope Against Inherited Blindness (HealthDay)
Gene Therapy One Year Later: Patients Healthy and Maintain Early Visual Improvement (National Eye Institute)
Health Tip: Bloated and Gassy? (HealthDay)
Mediterranean Diet and Exercise Could Delay Alzheimer's Disease (HealthDay)
Morning Colonoscopy May Catch More Polyps (Reuters Health)
New Antibiotics May Target Cancer-Causing Proteins (HealthDay)
Not Enough Shut-Eye May Raise Diabetes Risk (Reuters Health)
Scientists Reverse Multiple Sclerosis in Mice (HealthDay)
Stray Breast Cancer Cells Yield to Post-Op Chemo (HealthDay)
Stressed Out College Students Losing Sleep (HealthDay)
Study Traces Steady Declines in U.S. Cancer Deaths (Reuters Health)
Suicide Risk with Antidepressants Falls with Age (HealthDay)
Surgery for Neck Pain May Also Relieve Headaches (HealthDay)
U.S. Women Delaying Motherhood, Report Shows (HealthDay)
Weight Lifting Can Ease Arm Swelling in Breast Cancer Survivors (HealthDay)
When It Comes to Casual Sex, Men Aren't so Picky (HealthDay)
Tuesday, August 11:Return to top
Aspirin May Stem Deaths from Colorectal Cancer (HealthDay)
Even 'Safe' Ozone Levels May Be Hard on the Lungs (Reuters Health)
For Macho Men, Doctor Visits Are Less Likely (HealthDay)
Genome Sequencing Gets More Affordable (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Avoid Swimming Injury (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Getting Rid of Dust Mites (HealthDay)
How Weight Loss Helps the Heart (HealthDay)
Limb-Sparing Surgery May Offer Little Benefit to Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
Many Parents, Caregivers Lack Basic Child-Safety Information (HealthDay)
Mediterranean Diet Plus Exercise Lowers Alzheimer's Risk (HealthDay)
New Bone-Building Drug Promising Against Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
New Genetic Link Suspected for Muscular Dystrophy (HealthDay)
Oral Drug Ups Survival in Advanced Prostate Cancer Cases (HealthDay)
Stem Cell Advance May Further Disease Research (HealthDay)
Swine Flu May Not Be Any Deadlier This Fall (HealthDay)
Tea and Diabetes (HealthDay)
50 Million Women in Asia at Risk of HIV Infection (Reuters Health)
Monday, August 10:Return to top
Active Kids Have Less Body Fat Later On (HealthDay)
Blows to the Chest Up Death Risk for Lacrosse Players (HealthDay)
Breast-Feeding May Lower Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
Childhood Cancer Treatment May Raise Diabetes Risk (Reuters Health)
Childhood Vaccines (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Fertility Can Be Preserved in Ovarian Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
For Flu, Vaccines Better Than Antiviral Drugs (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Getting Swimmer's Ear (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Staying Safe on the Playground (HealthDay)
Kids with High IQs Live Longer (HealthDay)
More Evidence Healthy Living Brings Long Life (HealthDay)
Optimism Good for Heart and Longevity (HealthDay)
Radiation for Brain Tumors May Affect Cognition (HealthDay)
Seizures, Not Epilepsy Itself, May Raise Birth Risks (HealthDay)
Sharing Prescription Meds Common Among U.S. Teens (HealthDay)
Staph Infection May Follow People Home from Hospital (HealthDay)
Strengthening Activities and Older Adults (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Study Ties Mini-Strokes to Memory Loss (HealthDay)
Young Moms Follow Their Mother's Parenting Style (HealthDay)
9/11 Responders May Be at Raised Myeloma Risk (HealthDay)
Sunday, August 9:Return to top
In U.S., No Comeback Seen for Hormone Therapy (HealthDay)
Saturday, August 8:Return to top
Good Planning Paves Way for Kid's Operation (HealthDay)
If Baby Is Breech, Technology Might Help (HealthDay)
Weekly Wrap-up: Lowering Stress and Caffeinated Teens Losing Sleep (HealthDay)
Friday, August 7:Return to top
Breast Reconstruction May Not Boost Well-Being (Reuters Health)
Cholesterol Screening Shouldn't Rely on Kids' Weight (HealthDay)
Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men's Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Preventing Complications from Diabetes (HealthDay)
Immunoglobulin Can Predict Some Diabetic Complications (HealthDay)
Many Opt For Surgery to Lower Breast, Ovarian Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
Psychopaths Have Faulty Brain Connections, Scientists Find (Reuters Health)
School Closures May Not Be Necessary When Swine Flu Strikes (HealthDay)
Signs of Depression Noted in Second Graders (HealthDay)
Sports Creams May Do Little for Pain (Reuters Health)
Spouses Can Make Good Organ Donors (Reuters Health)
Steroid Can Ease Severe Sore Throat (HealthDay)
Tips for a Healthier School Year (American Cancer Society)
When Kids Are Hospitalized, Parents Fret About Errors (HealthDay)
Thursday, August 6:Return to top
Bacteria May Be Connected to Colic (HealthDay)
Brief Behavioral Intervention Can Reduce Depression in Stroke Survivors (National Institute of Nursing Research)
Certain Drugs May Increase Risk of Falling (Reuters Health)
Cold, Flu or Pneumonia? Answer May Lie in Blood Test (HealthDay)
Diabetes Ups Tuberculosis Risk in Children and Adolescents (Reuters Health)
Food Allergy Facts Need More Focus (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Anemia Caused by Iron Deficiency (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Avoiding Salmonellosis (HealthDay)
Hispanics Face Longer Wait for Emergency GI Care (Reuters Health)
Living in U.S. May Raise Hispanics' Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
Men with Angina Do Worse Than Women (HealthDay)
Potassium Cuts Kidney Stones in Kids on "K" Diet (Reuters Health)
Rapid Swine Flu Test Misses Many Infections (HealthDay)
Stroke Doubles Risk of Hip, Thigh Fractures (HealthDay)
Sunlight May Cause Rash in Autoimmune Disease (HealthDay)
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Blockers May Help Some with Rheumatoid Arthritis (HealthDay)
U.S. Spending on Mental Health Care Soaring (HealthDay)
WHO Sees Swine Flu Vaccination from Next Month (Reuters Health)
Wednesday, August 5:Return to top
Autism May Hinder Ability to Read Body Language (HealthDay)
Certain Arthritis, Crohn's Drugs May Raise Kids' Cancer Risk: FDA (HealthDay)
Fish Oils May Prevent and Treat Heart Disease (HealthDay)
Genome of Leukemia Patient Reveals Common Mutations (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Babies Can Have Reflux, Too (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Treating a Superficial Cut (HealthDay)
Less Aggressive Care for More Severe Heart Disease (HealthDay)
Men with Livelier, More Plentiful Sperm Live Longer (Reuters Health)
Not-for-Profit Nursing Homes Fare Better in Studies (HealthDay)
PTSD Raises Heart Disease Risk in Iraq War Vets (Reuters Health)
Scientists Decode HIV Genome (HealthDay)
Scientists Learn How Cancer Drugs Cause Hypertension (HealthDay)
Sex Hormone Protein May Predict Type 2 Diabetes (HealthDay)
Social Stress Sends Body Fat to the Stomach (HealthDay)
Some Measures Won't Help Prevent Flu Pandemic (Reuters Health)
Surgery, 'Sham' Equal in Treating Compression Fracture Pain (HealthDay)
Tuesday, August 4:Return to top
An Aspirin a Day? The Answer Is Different for Men and Women (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Cancer Warnings Required for TNF Blockers (Food and Drug Administration)
Closest Hospital May Not Be Best for Stopped Heart (Reuters Health)
Elder Abuse, Neglect Make Early Death Far More Likely (HealthDay)
For Many, 9/11-Linked Trauma Emerged Years Later (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Buying Baby's First Bathtub (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Recovering from a Tonsillectomy (HealthDay)
Induced Labor May Improve Outcome in Risky Pregnancies (HealthDay)
Key Factors Define 'Prolonged Grief' (HealthDay)
Medicines Top Source of Kids' Poisonings (HealthDay)
Midlife Heart Risk Factors Linked to Later Dementia (HealthDay)
No Link Found Between Birth Anesthesia and Learning Issues (HealthDay)
Scientists Find Way to Stop Epilepsy in Mice (HealthDay)
Screening May Not Lessen Domestic Violence (HealthDay)
Weight Gain After Birth-Control Shot May Last (Reuters Health)
WHO Maintains 2 Billion Estimate for Likely H1N1 Cases (Reuters Health)
With a Broken Hip Comes Higher Risk for Dying (HealthDay)
Monday, August 3:Return to top
Antidepressant Use in U.S. Has Almost Doubled (HealthDay)
Crucial Finding Advances Spinal Cord Injury Research (HealthDay)
"Don't Eat Me" Sign Helps Bladder Tumors Escape (Reuters Health)
Exercising the Mind Could Hold Off Dementia (Reuters Health)
FDA Approves New Cholesterol-Lowering Drug (Food and Drug Administration)
FDA Gives Update on Botulinum Toxin Safety Warnings; Established Names of Drugs Changed (Food and Drug Administration)
Gym Class Injuries Up 150 Percent (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Creating a Fire Escape Plan (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Understanding Low Back Pain (HealthDay)
Learn More about Vitamin B12 Deficiency (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Learn What You Can Do To Support Breastfeeding in Your State (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Lots of Schoolkids Squint to See Chalkboard (HealthDay)
Low Birth Weight Might Raise Adult Kidney Disease Risk (HealthDay)
One in 10 High School Seniors Have Used Narcotic Painkillers (HealthDay)
School is Starting -- Make Sure Your Children are Fully Vaccinated (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Surgical Masks Help Ward Off Flu, Maybe (HealthDay)
Sustained-Release Antipsychotic Approved for Schizophrenia (HealthDay)
Tight Management of Type 1 Diabetes Worth the Effort (HealthDay)
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Heart Risk Factors in Kids (HealthDay)
Young Kids' Screen Time May Raise Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
Sunday, August 2:Return to top
Experts Find New Targets to Stop Breast Cancer (Reuters Health)
Risk of Pancreatic Cancer Linked to Variation in Gene that Determines Blood Type (National Cancer Institute)
Rock-Climbing Injury Rate Soaring (HealthDay)
Scientists Learn Why Even Treated Genital Herpes Sores Boost the Risk of HIV Infection (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
July 2009
Friday, July 31:Return to top
After Neuroblastoma, Chronic Problems Often Await (HealthDay)
Blood Transfusions Not Linked to Long-Term Problems (HealthDay)
Breast CT Scanner Could Improve Cancer Screen Comfort (HealthDay)
Breastfeeding: A Vital Emergency Response. Are You Ready? (World Health Organization)
Drug Cuts Diabetics' Pancreatic Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
ER Visits Mostly by Medicare, Medicaid Recipients (HealthDay)
Even 9-Year-Olds Can Learn CPR (HealthDay)
FDA Approves New Drug Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes (Food and Drug Administration)
Gene Found for Age-Related Cataract (HealthDay)
Genes Key to Staph Disease Severity, Drug Resistance Found Hitchhiking Together (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
Global Stomach Cancer Death Rates Decline (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: If Your Diabetic Child Gets Sick (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When Constipation Requires a Doctor's Appointment (HealthDay)
Homelessness Tied to Kids' Mental Health (HealthDay)
Immune Systems of AIDS Patients More Prone to HPV Cancers (HealthDay)
Lengthy Travel May Not Increase Blood Clot Risk (Reuters Health)
Living Near Mammography Unit May Improve Outcomes (Reuters Health)
More Kids Becoming Severely Obese (HealthDay)
Plastic Surgeons May Fall Short on Hand-Washing (Reuters Health)
Psych Drugs Gaining Widespread Acceptance (HealthDay)
Racial Disparities for One Type of Tumor Disappear (Reuters Health)
Response Times Vary for In-Hospital Heart Attacks (HealthDay)
Scientists Successfully Isolate Marburg Virus from African Fruit Bats (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
USDA to Expand Testing to Reduce E. Coli in Beef (Reuters Health)
Thursday, July 30:Return to top
Americans Spend Billions on Alternative Medicine (HealthDay)
Biomarker Could Predict Severe Osteoarthritis (HealthDay)
Birth Control May Help Ward off Bacterial Vaginosis (HealthDay)
Brain Scan May Help Predict Cancer Drug Response (HealthDay)
Cancer Survivors Face Tough Road Long After Treatment Ends (HealthDay)
Caregiver Closeness May Slow Alzheimer's Decline (Reuters Health)
Eating Seafood While Pregnant May Boost Mood (Reuters Health)
FDA Approves Colchicine for Acute Gout, Mediterranean Fever (Food and Drug Administration)
Flu Shot May Be Less Effective in Those with Lupus (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Understanding Hemorrhoids (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Your Pregnancy in the Third Trimester (HealthDay)
Infants Cared for in Another Home Become Heavier Toddlers (HealthDay)
Muscle Density Linked to Disability (HealthDay)
NIH Study Finds Low Short-term Risks After Bariatric Surgery for Extreme Obesity (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Racial Disparity Seen in Stroke-Preventing Surgery (Reuters Health)
Spleen May Help Heart Recover from Disease (HealthDay)
Sun Exposure May Trigger Certain Autoimmune Diseases in Women (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
Virus May Affect Survival in Head and Neck Cancer (HealthDay)
Wednesday, July 29:Return to top
Alternative Therapies for Fighting Eczema Hold Promise, But They Are No Substitute for Proven Medical Treatments (American Academy of Dermatology)
Calcium Scan of Arteries Helps Spot Big Trouble (HealthDay)
CDC Advisors Make Recommendations for Use of Vaccine Against Novel H1N1 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Common Pigmentation Problems and Solutions in Skin of Color (American Academy of Dermatology)
Estrogen Getting Cool Reception from Dermatologists for Mixed Results in Improving Appearance of Skin (American Academy of Dermatology)
Health Tip: Nightmares Keeping You Up? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Your Pregnancy in the Second Trimester (HealthDay)
Hormonal Therapies Offer Effective Solutions for Many Adult Women with Acne (American Academy of Dermatology)
Intense Daily Workout May Keep Cancer at Bay (HealthDay)
Is Your Hair Taking a Break? Dermatologists Can Help Women Get to the Root of Hair Loss (American Academy of Dermatology)
Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Procedures Should Not Be Taken Lightly (American Academy of Dermatology)
Multiple Myeloma Genome Unlocked (HealthDay)
'Organic' May Not Mean Healthier (HealthDay)
Prioritize Pregnant Women to Get Swine Flu Shot, Experts Say (HealthDay)
Protein Clumps May Appear Years Before Memory Problems (HealthDay)
Put Defibrillators in High-Traffic Spots, Studies Urge (HealthDay)
Segregation Reduces Access to Surgery (Reuters Health)
Species Barrier May Protect Macaques from Chronic Wasting Disease (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
Study Finds Weight-Loss Surgery Safer Than Thought (HealthDay)
Tanning Beds Get Highest Carcinogen Rating (HealthDay)
Teens May Not Benefit from Pap Tests (HealthDay)
Tuesday, July 28:Return to top
Blue Dye Halts Worsening Paralysis in Animal Study (HealthDay)
FDA Issues Final Regulation on Dental Amalgam (Food and Drug Administration)
FDA Recommends That Consumers Should Not Use Body Building Products Marketed as Containing Steroids or Steroid-Like Substances (Food and Drug Administration)
Gloomy Days Dim Cognitive Powers of the Depressed (HealthDay)
Health Tip: If Your Child's Arches Disappear (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Your Pregnancy in the First Trimester (HealthDay)
More Dairy, Calcium in Childhood Could Mean Longer Life (HealthDay)
NHLBI Stops Study of Treatment for Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease Due to Safety Concerns (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
Older Diabetics Should Avoid Dementia Meds (HealthDay)
Save Swine Flu Drugs for Younger Patients (HealthDay)
Stent Studies Tied to Rapid Changes in Use (HealthDay)
Urine Test for Chlamydia Shown Effective in Men (HealthDay)
U.S. FDA Says Mercury Dental Fillings Not Harmful (Reuters Health)
Monday, July 27:Return to top
Almost 10 Percent of U.S. Medical Costs Tied to Obesity (HealthDay)
Drugs Work Best When Swine Flu Found Early (Reuters Health)
High-Salt Diet Dampens Effects Of Blood Pressure Drugs (HealthDay)
Intensive Glucose Control Halves Complications of Longstanding Type 1 Diabetes (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Many Cancer Survivors Don't Adopt Healthy Lifestyle (HealthDay)
Many Heart Attack Patients Not Referred to Cardiac Rehab (HealthDay)
Many Prostate Cancers Grow Too Slowly to Kill (Reuters Health)
Marriage Ends, Health Declines (HealthDay)
Most Not Worried by Delayed Prostate Cancer Therapy (HealthDay)
People Over 60 at Risk for 'Silent Stroke' (HealthDay)
Radiation Plus Chemo a Good Option in Lung Cancer (HealthDay)
'Safe' Ozone Levels May Not Be for Some (HealthDay)
Sexual and Reproductive Health of Young People (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Study Estimates Medical Cost of Obesity May Be As High As $147 Billion Annually (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Tooth Decay, Bleeding Gums May Herald Chronic Ills (Reuters Health)
Unhooking The Obesity-Diabetes Connection (HealthDay)
U.S. Facing Severe Shortage of Heart Surgeons (Reuters Health)
Well-Placed Defibrillators Could Save Many Lives (Reuters Health)
With Autism, Diet Restrictions May Do More Harm Than Good (HealthDay)
Sunday, July 26:Return to top
Allergy Drugs May Fight Diabetes, Obesity (Reuters Health)
Giving Statins to Kids Provokes Debate (HealthDay)
Saturday, July 25:Return to top
For Some Kidney Patients, Home Dialysis is Better (HealthDay)
Friday, July 24:Return to top
Agent Orange Linked to Parkinson's, Heart Disease (HealthDay)
Alcohol And Trauma: Blood Test Gets to the Truth (HealthDay)
Breast Cancer Drug May Beat Fungal Infection (HealthDay)
Celiac Disease May Strike Elderly, Too (Reuters Health)
Culture May Help Raise Breast Cancer Death Rate for American Indians (HealthDay)
Early Periods May Reduce Ovarian Cancer Survival (Reuters Health)
FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Another Test for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus (Food and Drug Administration)
First Defense Against Swine Flu - Seasonal Vaccine (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: How New Dads Can Prepare for Birth (HealthDay)
HIV Plus Alcohol Hampers Short-Term Memory (HealthDay)
One Type of Heart Attack Seen on Decline in U.S. (Reuters Health)
Ovary Removal May Play a Role in Lung Cancer (HealthDay)
Snoozing May Help Women Shed Baby Weight (HealthDay)
Stress, Bad Bedtime Habits Cause Insomnia (HealthDay)
Swine Flu Could Eventually Affect 40% of Americans (HealthDay)
Swine Flu Spreads; Health Officials Plan Vaccines (Reuters Health)
Thursday, July 23:Return to top
Attention Training Might Help Stroke Victims (HealthDay)
Elevated Insulin Levels Linked to Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
Fatty Acids in Diet Linked to Bowel Disease Risk (HealthDay)
Fresh-Meat Additives May Be Dangerous for Kidney Patients (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Avoiding Shin Splints (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Preventing Pinworms (HealthDay)
Injection May Heal Damaged Heart (HealthDay)
Lab Test Predicts Acute Kidney Injury in ICU Patients (HealthDay)
New Treatment for Receding Gums Works Long-Term (Reuters Health)
Obesity among Low-Income Preschool Aged Children Appears to Be Slowing (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Sedentary Kids May Take Longer to Fall Asleep (HealthDay)
Stem Cells Used For 'Biological Pacemaker' (HealthDay)
U.S. Expects 160 Million Doses Of Swine Flu Vaccine By October (HealthDay)
1 in 7 Low-Income Preschoolers Is Obese (HealthDay)
Wednesday, July 22:Return to top
Carotid Artery Sections React Differently to Plaque (HealthDay)
Eating Habits in the Obese May Echo Drug Addicts' Patterns (HealthDay)
FDA and Public Health Experts Warn about Electronic Cigarettes (Food and Drug Administration)
FDA Warns Abbott on Magic Johnson DVD for HIV Drug (Reuters Health)
For the Heavy, Economic Woes Can Mean Weight Gain (Reuters Health)
Gene Mutation Could Be Key to Rare Blood Vessel Disease (HealthDay)
Health Tip: If You Fear Going to the Dentist (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Stay Safe on Slick Roads (HealthDay)
HIV Drugs Provide Breast-Fed Babies with Some Protection (HealthDay)
Infanticide of 19th Century: Was It SIDS? (HealthDay)
Many Young Adults Uninformed About Vaccines (HealthDay)
Medicare Drug Plan Still Needs Work (HealthDay)
New Tests Could Aid Early-Alzheimer's Diagnosis (Reuters Health)
Obama Says Healthcare Crucial for Economy (Reuters Health)
People Still Pumping Up the Volume (HealthDay)
Top Hepatitis C Treatments Equally Effective (HealthDay)
Typhoid Vaccine Protects Younger Children (Reuters Health)
Tuesday, July 21:Return to top
A Child's IQ Can Be Affected by Mother's Exposure to Urban Air Pollutants (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
Female Surgeons Like What They Do (HealthDay)
Health Tip: If You're Tired of Walking (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Saying Yes to Yoga? (HealthDay)
Immune System Gene Discovery Sheds Light on Staph Infections (HealthDay)
Kicking the Habit in Pregnancy Better for Babies (Reuters Health)
Losing Excess Pounds May Improve Balance (Reuters Health)
Many Doctors Feel Negatively about Obese Patients (Reuters Health)
New Tests Could Aid Early-Alzheimer's Diagnosis (Reuters Health)
No Firm Evidence Green Tea Helps Prevent Cancer (HealthDay)
Parental Stress Boosts Kids' Asthma Risk (HealthDay)
Sleep Benefits from Tonsillectomy Peak at 6 Months (HealthDay)
Studies Affirm Value of Healthy Lifestyle (HealthDay)
Studies Show Genetic Activity of Antioxidants (HealthDay)
Test May Predict Moms Who Will Deliver Prematurely (HealthDay)
U.N. Report Pinpoints Cancer Risk from Radon in Homes (Reuters Health)
Young Black, Hispanic Women Tend to Develop 'Love Handles' (HealthDay)
Monday, July 20:Return to top
Childhood Radiation Therapy Ups Breast Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
Earlier HIV Treatment Could Save Lives Worldwide (HealthDay)
Elder Boom Will Be Felt Worldwide (HealthDay)
Exposure to Common Pollutant in Womb Might Lower IQ (HealthDay)
FDA Approves Vaccine for 2009-2010 Seasonal Influenza (Food and Drug Administration)
Health Tip: Dealing with Dry Hair? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe Around Pets (HealthDay)
Hope for Damaged Heart Muscle (HealthDay)
In New York City, Trans Fat Ban Is Working (HealthDay)
Internet May Be Newest Venue for Teen Tobacco Exposure (HealthDay)
Learn More about Fragile X Syndrome (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Moms Who Were Spanked More Apt to Spank Their Kids (Reuters Health)
New Alzheimer's Treatment Could Be on the Horizon (HealthDay)
New Gene May Signal Aggressive Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
Perception May Affect Drinking By College Students (HealthDay)
Study Questions Lymph Node Harvesting in Colorectal Cancer (HealthDay)
Vein Condition May Mask Serious Clot Disorder (HealthDay)
Web-Based Care May Improve Asthma Control (Reuters Health)
Weight Loss Surgery May Cut Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
Sunday, July 19:Return to top
Depression Poses Pregnancy Risks (HealthDay)
Indoor Lightning Injuries on the Rise (HealthDay)
Saturday, July 18:Return to top
FDA Urges Consumers Not to Purchase or Use Certain Gel-Filled Teethers (Food and Drug Administration)
Guard Against Swine Flu at Summer Camp (HealthDay)
Small Molecule Might Play Big Part in Lung Cancer (HealthDay)
Friday, July 17:Return to top
Baking Soda May Be Key Ingredient for Kidney Patients (HealthDay)
CDC Fears More Swine Flu Cases in Fall (Reuters Health)
Circumcision Helps Protect Men, Not Women From AIDS (Reuters Health)
Earlier Testing Needed for Fragile X Syndrome (HealthDay)
Easy Baby Or Fussy -- It May Be Out of Mom's Control (HealthDay)
Fetal Alcohol Disorders Often Misdiagnosed as ADHD (HealthDay)
Five Hypertension Genes Found in Black Americans (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Birth Defects (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Managing Your Child's Asthma (HealthDay)
Parents of Children with Autism Report High Stress Levels (HealthDay)
Probiotics Supplement May Help After Gastric Bypass Surgery (HealthDay)
Recession Takes Toll on Children's Health (HealthDay)
Spiritual Outlook Can Affect Mental Health in Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
Swine Flu Vaccine on Track for Fall (HealthDay)
Thursday, July 16:Return to top
Cars Are No Place for Kids to Be Alone (HealthDay)
Deaths, Injuries Increase with Higher Speed Limits (HealthDay)
Dietary Oils May Help Some Fight Fat (HealthDay)
Discovery of New Transmission Patterns May Help Prevent Rotavirus Epidemics (Fogarty International Center)
Evidence-Based Prevention is Goal of Largest Ever Study of Suicide in the Military (National Institute of Mental Health)
FDA Approves Opioid Pain Reliever with Required Risk Reduction Plan (Food and Drug Administration)
Health Tip: Does Your Child Have Symptoms of ADHD? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Talking to Loved Ones with Cancer (HealthDay)
Hopes Dashed for Thalidomide as Lung Cancer Treatment (HealthDay)
H1N1 Pandemic Spreading Too Fast to Count (Reuters Health)
Improvements in Sexual and Reproductive Health of Teens and Young Adults Slowing (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Many Veterans Need Mental Health Care (HealthDay)
New Obesity Data Shows Blacks Have the Highest Rates of Obesity (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
New Option for Correcting Nearsightedness (HealthDay)
Researchers Discover Evolutionary Event Underlying the Origin of Dachshunds, Other Dogs with Short Legs (National Human Genome Research Institute)
Researchers Uncover Genetic Variants Linked to Blood Pressure in African-Americans (National Human Genome Research Institute)
Sunitinib Benefit Explored in Poor-Prognosis Kidney Cancer (HealthDay)
Teen Behaviors Stem from Genetics, Environment (HealthDay)
Treatment Neutralizes Muscular Dystrophy in Mice (Reuters Health)
Wednesday, July 15:Return to top
Brain Emotion Circuit Sparks as Teen Girls Size Up Peers (National Institute of Mental Health)
Colonoscopy Beats 'Camera Pill' at Catching Colon Cancer (HealthDay)
Experts Analyze Parasites to Find "Snail Fever" Drugs (Reuters Health)
Gene Mutation Is Linked to Heart Muscle Disease (HealthDay)
Genomes of Parasitic Flatworms Decoded (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (HealthDay)
Lower IQ Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Deaths (HealthDay)
Many Kids Outgrow Chronic Headaches (HealthDay)
Memory Forms at 30 Weeks in the Womb (HealthDay)
"Mono" Linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Teens (Reuters Health)
New Data Say Uninsured Account for Nearly One-Fifth of Emergency Room Visits (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
NIH Launches the Human Connectome Project to Unravel the Brain's Connections (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Mental Health)
Number of Underweight Kids in U.S. Continues to Fall (HealthDay)
Promising Alzheimer's Drug Boosts Toxic Protein (Reuters Health)
Rare Cells Linked to Pediatric Cancers (HealthDay)
Signs of Alzheimer's Seen Earlier Than Thought (HealthDay)
Update on Recalled Nestlé Toll House Cookie Dough (Food and Drug Administration)
U.S. Face Transplant Patient Is Reportedly Doing Fine (HealthDay)
U.S. Students' Academic Interests Tend to Wane in Middle School (HealthDay)
Vein Removal Method Linked to Bypass Results (HealthDay)
Younger Teens Really Do Care What People Think (HealthDay)
Tuesday, July 14:Return to top
Bottle-Feeding Moms Ignored (HealthDay)
Combination Therapy Best for Aggressive Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
Diabetes Itself Doesn't Up Risk of Depression (Reuters Health)
Educated Parkinson's Patients Move to Meds Sooner (HealthDay)
Excess Weight Speeds Up Osteoarthritis (HealthDay)
FDA Requires Labeling Change for Some Drugs Used to Prevent Rejection of Kidney Transplants (Food and Drug Administration)
Fitness Might Limit Stroke's Impact (HealthDay)
Gene Connections Key to Brain Tumor Growth (HealthDay)
Germs Hold Court in Sand Castles (HealthDay)
Get the Most Out of Your Run (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Burping Baby (HealthDay)
Healthy Diet, Exercise Keeps Mind Sharp As You Age (HealthDay)
Heart Defect Spotted During Surgery May Not Need Repair (HealthDay)
Hormone Therapy Increases Odds of Ovarian Cancer (HealthDay)
New Technique Could Sustain Cancer Patients' Fertility (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Poor Sleep Ups Risk of Postpartum Depression (Reuters Health)
Reminders Boost Mammography Appointments (HealthDay)
Repair Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries in Young Athletes Quickly (HealthDay)
Rubber Bar Exercises Help Relieve Tennis Elbow (Reuters Health)
Updated Position Statement on Vitamin D (American Academy of Dermatology)
Walking, Biking to Work Pays Off (HealthDay)
Monday, July 13:Return to top
Bathtub Accidents Injure 43,000 U.S. Kids Each Year (HealthDay)
Cancer Prevention Starts in Childhood (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Condoms May Reduce Herpes Risk (HealthDay)
Coronary Calcium Scans Can Raise Cancer Risks (HealthDay)
Dementia Increasing Among the 'Oldest Old' (HealthDay)
Doctors' Attitudes Play Part in Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis (HealthDay)
FDA OKs Single-Dose Plan B Emergency Contraceptive (HealthDay)
Gene May Help Predict Timing of Alzheimer's Onset (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Baby's Nails Trimmed (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Who Gets Osteoporosis? (HealthDay)
Heavy Drinking Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
Immune Response May Speed AIDS Progression in Women (HealthDay)
Moderate Drinking Might Guard Against Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
Novel Drug Discovery Tool Could Identify Promising New Therapies for Parkinson's Disease (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
Racial Gap in Colon Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment (Reuters Health)
Schizophrenia Drug Got Bad Rap (HealthDay)
Screening Not Only Reason Thyroid Cancer Is Rising (Reuters Health)
Smoking May Speed Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms (HealthDay)
Strep B Seems to Trick Immune System (HealthDay)
Swine Flu Vaccine Taking Longer Than Expected (HealthDay)
West Nile Virus (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Sunday, July 12:Return to top
How to De-Stress a Recession-Riddled Life (HealthDay)
Omega-3 No Match for Alzheimer's, Study Finds (Reuters Health)
Simple Steps Deliver Relief for Tennis Elbow (HealthDay)
Saturday, July 11:Return to top
Obesity Emerges as Risk Factor in Severe Flu (Reuters Health)
Friday, July 10:Return to top
Drug Might Restore Sense of Smell (HealthDay)
FDA Approves Effient to Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack in Angioplasty Patients (Food and Drug Administration)
"Glycemic Load" of Diet Tied to Breast Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
Job Stress, Economy Weighing on Americans (HealthDay)
More Mammograms May Mean More 'Harmless' Cancers (HealthDay)
Number of U.S. Preterm, Low Birth Weight Babies Down (Reuters Health)
Savoring Happy Moments Helps Build Emotional Strength (HealthDay)
Scientists Zero In on Elusive 'Allergy Gene' (HealthDay)
Shoulder Surgery Helps Athletes Get Back in the Game (HealthDay)
Sleep Disorder Linked to Behavior Woes in Some Kids (Reuters Health)
Soccer Injuries Differ By Gender (HealthDay)
Stillbirth Not An Issue For Next-Born (HealthDay)
Strength Testing Could Reduce Pitching Injuries (HealthDay)
Teens' Drinking Linked to Mental Health Problems (Reuters Health)
Thursday, July 9:Return to top
Breast Cancer Risk Lower in Migraine Sufferers (Reuters Health)
Early Interventions May Improve Mild Forgetfulness (Reuters Health)
Early Menstruation Lowers Odds of Surviving Ovarian Cancer (HealthDay)
Health Tip: The Lactose-Intolerant Diet (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Your Family Has a Medical History (HealthDay)
Hispanics Often Treated by Lower Quality Surgeons (Reuters Health)
Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Lighter Meals May Bring Longer Life (HealthDay)
Respiratory Issues Linger for Smallest Babies (HealthDay)
Severe COPD Linked to Mental Decline (HealthDay)
Stroke in Children Rare But Costly (HealthDay)
Study Pinpoints Risk Factors for Death in Young Stroke Victims (HealthDay)
Swine Flu Summit Focuses on Preparedness (HealthDay)
Weight Affects How Littlest Kids See Themselves (Reuters Health)
Wednesday, July 8:Return to top
Better Language Skills May Keep Alzheimer's at Bay (Reuters Health)
Catastrophic Epilepsy Caused by Defect in One Gene (HealthDay)
Changes Reduced Infections from Medical Abortion (HealthDay)
Drug Shows Promise in Nervous-System Tumor Treatment (HealthDay)
Electronic System Helps Track Diabetes Care (HealthDay)
Endometriosis Ups Risk of Preterm Birth (Reuters Health)
Experts Keep Wary Eye on Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu (HealthDay)
Genetic Breakthrough Spells Hope For Lung Fibrosis Patients (HealthDay)
Meatless Burgers, Hot Dogs Not Always Full of Veggies (HealthDay)
More Americans Than Ever Are Obese: CDC (Reuters Health)
New Drug Fights Anthrax Toxin (HealthDay)
Obesity among U.S. Adults Continues to Rise (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Prostate Drug Appears Safer Than Thought (HealthDay)
Scientists Lay Out Gene Map of Korean Male (Reuters Health)
Screen All Newborns for Hip Dysplasia, Study Urges (HealthDay)
Spinal Cord Stimulation Need Not Keep Soldiers from Action (HealthDay)
Vegetable Amino Acid Lowers Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
Tuesday, July 7:Return to top
Cancer Gap Between Whites, Blacks May Be Biological in Part (HealthDay)
Family History Key to Psychiatric Disorder Risk (HealthDay)
Fat-Cell Protein May Reduce Diabetes Risk (HealthDay)
FDA Takes Action on Darvon, Other Pain Medications Containing Propoxyphene (Food and Drug Administration)
Fewer Shots Could Still Protect Kids from Pneumonia (HealthDay)
Final Rules Broaden Pool for Stem Cell Research (HealthDay)
Genes Linked to Cholesterol in Cells Are Identified (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Caring for a Diabetic's Skin (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Diagnosing Joint Pain (HealthDay)
Heartburn Drugs May Contribute to the Problem (HealthDay)
Hormones May Tie Caffeine to Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
Minimally Invasive Surgery Not Better for Sciatica (HealthDay)
Mini-Strokes May Cause Vision Loss (HealthDay)
MRIs Improved Diagnosis of Severe Endometriosis (Reuters Health)
New Evidence Supports HPV Vaccine (HealthDay)
New Weapon Emerges to Fight Kids' Cavities (HealthDay)
Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Mortality Are Not Driven by Estrogen Receptor Status Alone (National Cancer Institute)
U.S. Health Department Response to H1N1 Mixed (Reuters Health)
U.S. Orders Stronger Overdose Warning on Painkillers (Reuters Health)
U.S. Unveils Stricter Food-Safety Standards (HealthDay)
Monday, July 6:Return to top
AHRQ Study Finds Mixed Evidence on Use of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Treating Atrial Fibrillation (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Autism May Be Linked to Mom's Autoimmune Disease (HealthDay)
Component of Vegetable Protein May Be Linked to Lower Blood Pressure (American Heart Association)
Despite More Tests, Some Aren't Getting Results (HealthDay)
Drug Limits Stomach Trouble in Patients Taking Low-Dose Aspirin (HealthDay)
Early Telemedicine Try Didn't Cut Medicare Costs (Reuters Health)
Even Steroid-Free Bodybuilders Focus on Image (HealthDay)
FDA Approves First Maintenance Drug Therapy for Advanced Lung Cancer (Food and Drug Administration)
Fewer Dying Now from Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (HealthDay)
For OCD, Not Helping Might Be Best (HealthDay)
Health Tip: How's the Air Quality at Home? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Wear a Helmet (HealthDay)
Keeping Blood Sugar in Check Good for the Heart (Reuters Health)
Kids of Parents Who Value Exercise Are More Active (HealthDay)
Research Reveals Clues to Breast Cancer's Spread (HealthDay)
Sexual Barriers May Up HIV Risk in Black Gay Men (Reuters Health)
Statins May Cause Muscle Damage in Some Patients (HealthDay)
Supplement Eases Hair-Pulling in Some (Reuters Health)
Team Sports Can't Compete with Films to Keep Kids from Smoking (HealthDay)
Travel More Than Doubles Risk of Blood Clots (Reuters Health)
Triplets Do Well Long-Term, but Tiniest Ones Lag (Reuters Health)
Use of Vibrators Common, Surveys Show (Reuters Health)
Sunday, July 5:Return to top
Exercise Tips to Keep Boomers on Their Feet (HealthDay)
Kids May 'Learn' to Tolerate Food Allergens (HealthDay)
Living Healthily on Less (HealthDay)
Working Out in the Garden (HealthDay)
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