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HealthDay May Archive
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Thursday, May 01, 2008 Free Asthma Screenings Offered in May
Obesity May Worsen Impact of Asthma
Ranibizumab Injections Reduce Retinal Swelling
Home Monitoring Program Improves Outcomes for Heart Patients
Napping Habits Tied to Sleep Disorders
Exercise, Counseling Benefits Depressed Heart Failure Patients
Alzheimer's Disease Risk Factors May Be Gender-Specific
Delusions Common in Pediatric ICU
Incubators Affect Newborns' Heart Rates
Complications Found in Proposed Prostate Cancer Treatment
Hypertension Takes Huge Toll in Developing Countries
Clinical Trials Update: May 1, 2008
Measles Outbreak Rises to 64 Cases, Most Since 2001
3 Women Suffer Kidney Failure After Derriere Injections
Health Highlights
- More People Fainting After Vaccinations
- House Passes Genetic Anti-Discrimination Bill
- Pittsburgh Sootiest U.S. City: Report
- AED Maker Signs Decree Temporarily Barring Sales
- Hazardous Chromium Levels Found in Total Body Products
- Viral Outbreak in China Likely to Spread
Health Tip: Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Gestational Diabetes
Friday, May 02, 2008 Diabetes Seems to Heighten Glaucoma Risk
9/11 Counselors at Risk for Secondary Trauma
New Targets Found That Stop Tumor Growth
Simple Steps Lead to Better Blood Pressure Control
'Virtual' Health Teams Boost Patient Care
Biomarker Spots Which Lesions Likely to Progress to Prostate Cancer
Younger Women Often Miss Signs of Heart Attack
Pregnancy and Work Can Work
Suffering of Heart Failure Similar to Cancer
Sleep Troubles Vary Between Alzheimer's Patients, Caregivers
Less Money Means More Hurting
Treating Stomach Infection Early Protects Against Cancer
Daily Aspirin May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Special Diet Can Ease Epileptic Seizures in Kids
Government Picks Up Health Tab of Uninsured Workers
Clinical Trials Update: May 2, 2008
Health Highlights
- FDA Cautious About Expanding Use of Painkiller Fentora
- FDA Panel to Assess Abuse-Resistant OxyContin
- In Vitro Fertilization Doesn't Affect Menopause: Study
- Children's Storage Bins Recalled for Lead Hazard
- Psoriasis Drug Enbrel Gets Black Box Label Warning
- Antidepressants May Help Treat Bowel Disorder
Health Tip: Healing Mentally After a Heart Attack
Health Tip: Activities for People With Alzheimer's
Saturday, May 03, 2008 10% of U.S. Kids Using Cough Medicine Every Week
Common Medications Could Cause Physical Impairment in the Elderly
Middle Class Uninsured Kids' Health Risk Almost as High as Poor Children's
Health Highlights
- Deadly Children's Virus in China Shows Signs of Spreading
- Medical Society to Review Lyme Disease Antibiotic Treatment Guidelines
- FDA Cautious About Expanding Use of Painkiller Fentora
- FDA Panel to Assess Abuse-Resistant OxyContin
- In Vitro Fertilization Doesn't Affect Menopause: Study
- Children's Storage Bins Recalled for Lead Hazard
Sunday, May 04, 2008 Health Highlights
- Nationwide Recall Issued for 286,000 lbs of Prepared Meat Products
- Deadly Children's Virus in China Shows Signs of Spreading
- Medical Society to Review Lyme Disease Antibiotic Treatment Guidelines
- FDA Cautious About Expanding Use of Painkiller Fentora
- FDA Panel to Assess Abuse-Resistant OxyContin
- In Vitro Fertilization Doesn't Affect Menopause: Study
Monday, May 05, 2008 Breast-Feeding May Boost IQ
Ibuprofen Linked to Reduced Alzheimer's Risk
Adopted Children at Slightly Higher Mental Health Risk
Clinical Trials Update: May 5, 2008
Federal Health Plan for Children Still Leaves Needs Unmet
Ethnicity Plays Role in Parents' Treatment of Childhood Fever
One-Third of Parents Lack Facts About Child Development
Anti-Clotting Drug as Good as Aspirin at Stopping Second Stroke
Low-Income Moms Rarely Speak to Infants During TV/Video Time
Many Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV Vaccine
Botox Works on Muscle Disorders But Not Migraines
Malpractice Premiums, Rate of C-Sections Rise Together
Autistic Kids More Likely to Have Parents With Mental Illness
BRCA Mutations Don't Spot All High-Risk Women
Heart Hormone Elevated in Children Who Wet Bed
Protein May Trigger Colon Cancer
Unraveling the Link Between Genes and Environment
Health Highlights
- Insulin Pumps Linked to Deaths, Injuries Among Young People
- Wal-Mart Expands Discounted Drug Program
- Undeclared Soy in Little Bay Corn Bread and Muffin Mix
- Dairy, Calcium Don't Promote Weight Loss: Study
- Report Lists Patients Who Should Be Left to Die During Health Disaster
- Body's Fat Cell Numbers Set in Adolescence: Study
Health Tip: Facts About Hay Fever
Health Tip: Is Your Baby in Pain?
Tuesday, May 06, 2008 Researchers Find Lubricant Doesn't Hinder Fertility
Kidney Trouble Short-Lived in Most Liver Transplant Patients
Corticosteroids of Little Use Against Childhood Meningitis
Alcoholism Gender Gap Is Closing
Grapefruit Compound Inhibits Hepatitis C Virus
Noninvasive Procedures Show Promise for Esophageal Bleeding
Obesity-Related Inflammation Boosts Heart Risks
Doctors Discover Marker for Meconium Passage During Delivery
Many Ob-Gyn Textbooks Lack Good Info on Breast-Feeding
Many Teen Drivers Don't Think They're Inexperienced
Folic Acid Doesn't Help the Heart
Imaging Advances Map Brain Areas Affecting Mood
Costs Can Vary By $100 or More for Same Drugs
Clinical Trials Update: May 6, 2008
Health Highlights
- Middle-Aged Mothers Most Stressed: Survey
- Cardinal Health Mouthwash Recalled
- Flu Pandemic Threat Still Strong
- Treatable Ailments Kill Nearly 10 Million Children Each Year
- Restaurant Tobacco Bans May Prevent Teen Smoking
- Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Depression Risk in Elderly
- Insulin Pumps Linked to Deaths, Injuries Among Young People
Health Tip: Running Safely
Health Tip: X-Rays at the Dentist
Wednesday, May 07, 2008 Docs Issue Guideline on Screening for Osteoporosis in Men
Soccer's a Winner for Building Bone Health in Girls
Some Weight-Loss Drugs Might Disrupt Brain Growth in Kids
Cleaner Air May Threaten Amazon Rainforest
Quarter of Disabled Seniors Use Risky Medications
Gene Variation Linked to Neuroblastoma, a Childhood Cancer
Bipolar Disorder Might Be Overdiagnosed
Several Therapies Show Promise for Vascular Depression
Hunger Hormone Makes Food Look More Tasty
Virtual Reality Therapy May Help PTSD Patients
Electronic Pillbox Helps Seniors Stick to Drug Regimens
Researchers Publish Genome Sequence for Duck-Billed Platypus
Clinical Trials Update: May 7, 2008
High Blood Sugar Tied to Pregnancy Complications
Health Highlights
- Too Much, Too Little Sleep Not Good for Health: Study
- Ischemic Stroke Hospitalization Rate Decreases
- Guideline Outlines Effective Smoking Cessation Treatments
- U.S. Obstructing Heparin Inquiry: China
- Children's Infectious Disease Spreading in China
- Middle-Aged Mothers Most Stressed: Survey
Health Tip: Foods That Can Aggravate Heartburn
Health Tip: Good Shoes Can Prevent Falls
Thursday, May 08, 2008 Computer Program Helps Drug Abusers Stay Clean
Breast Cancer Tends to Grow Faster in Younger Women
Mental Illness Costs U.S. Billions in Lost Earnings
Study Offers Clues to Link Between Arrhythmia, Sudden Death
Outside Workers Least Likely to Get Skin Exams
Secret to Treating Tinnitus in Vets May Be Unlocked in Zebrafish
Clinical Trials Update: May 8, 2008
Fairness Is a Hard-Wired Emotion
Arthritis Hits More Than Half of Diabetics
Fetal Gene May Contribute to Diabetes Risk
TV Coverage of Tragedies Often Lacks Prevention Messages
Stroke Survivors Walk Better With Human Help
Gene Variant Boosts Risk of Severe Diabetic Eye, Kidney Diseases
Health Highlights
- Pull Ortho-Evra Birth-Control Patch From Market: Public Citizen
- U.S. Moves to Tighten Medicare Drug Plan Rules
- Too Few People Know All Stroke Symptoms: Study
- Attack on Epilepsy Web Site Causes Migraines, Near-Seizures
- Childhood Viral Disease Cases Continue to Climb in China
- Swing Sets Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Health Tip: Treating an Ulcer
Health Tip: Discussing Death With Children
Friday, May 09, 2008 Drug-Coated Stents Still Spark Debate
Training Student Leaders Cuts Peers' Smoking Rates
Young Adults Using Alcohol, Drugs for Better Sex
Flavonoids May Help Treat Alzheimer's
Acrylamide Raises Kidney Cancer Risk
Mood Disorders Put Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for PTSD
Steno 'Superbug' Genome Shows Extreme Drug Resistance
Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk
Fighting a Fungus That Thrives on Tomatoes
Demanding Jobs May Pay Cognitive Dividends in Retirement
Telemedicine a Cost-Effective Alternative to ER Visits
Group B Strep Down Among Newborns, Up Among Adults
New Class of Drugs Might Treat Many Conditions
Clinical Trials Update: May 9, 2008
Health Highlights
- Marijuana Linked to Teen Mental Health Problems
- New Formulation of Coagulation Factor Approved by FDA
- FDA Approves Generic Versions of Restless Legs Drug
- Diet May Affect Prostate Cancer Surgery Outcome
- Southern Metro Areas 'Hotspots' for Teen Driving Deaths
- Campaign Seeks to Prevent Doctor Suicides
Health Tip: Coping With Alzheimer's
Health Tip: Signs of Depression
Saturday, May 10, 2008 Protective Eyewear Key to Sports Safety
Newer Prostate Cancer Treatment Similar to Traditional Surgery
Health Highlights
- Flu Vaccine Makers Preparing 143 Million Doses for Next Season
- Marijuana Linked to Teen Mental Health Problems
- New Formulation of Coagulation Factor Approved by FDA
- FDA Approves Generic Versions of Restless Legs Drug
- Diet May Affect Prostate Cancer Surgery Outcome
- Southern Metro Areas 'Hotspots' for Teen Driving Deaths
Sunday, May 11, 2008 Nasal Irrigation Can Help Fight Spring Allergies
Scoliosis: An Unnatural Curve
Health Highlights
- Lawsuit Alleging Mercury Causes Autism to Begin in U.S. Court of Claims
- 85 Hepatitis C Cases Confirmed at Las Vegas Clinics
- Flu Vaccine Makers Preparing 143 Million Doses for Next Season
- Marijuana Linked to Teen Mental Health Problems
- New Formulation of Coagulation Factor Approved by FDA
- FDA Approves Generic Versions of Restless Legs Drug
Monday, May 12, 2008 Air Pollution Linked to Blood Clots in Legs
Gene May Be Key to Pregnancy Complication
Viagra May Protect Hearts of Some Muscular Dystrophy Patients
Multiple Sclerosis Affects Children's Cognitive Skills
Drugs Alone Don't Lower Heart Disease Risks for Overweight Americans
Celebrex, Naproxen Won't Prevent Mental Decline
Problem Gambling Common Among Young Adults
High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Associated With Eye Disease
Electrode Placement Key to Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Patients
Decoding Muscle Stem Cell Development
New MRI Technique Detects Subtle Brain Injuries
High Blood Pressure Still Slipping Past Doctors
Drugs for Restless Legs Syndrome Have Downsides
Health Highlights
- Scientists Closer to Developing Botulinum Toxin Antidote
- Munchkin Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled
- Nickel in Cheap Earrings Common Cause of Earlobe Dermatitis
- Poultry Slaughtered to Control Bird Flu Outbreak in South Korea
- Men More Likely to Desire Alcohol When Upset: Study
- Lawsuit Alleging Mercury-Autism Link to Begin in U.S. Court of Claims
Health Tip: Using Hair Dyes
Health Tip: Baby's Transition From Liquid Diet
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Women Who Quit Smoking Lower Heart Risks Quickly
No Link Between Coarse Air Pollution, Hospitalizations
Therapy Yields Promise for Fatal Neurological Condition
DNA Fingerprinting Could ID Viable Embryos
Doctors Can Help Lower Hospital Costs
Beta Blockers Raise Stroke, Death Risk After Surgery
High-Tech Imaging No Better for Diagnosing Head/Neck Cancers
Marijuana Use May Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
Black Rectal Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Chemo, Radiation
Breast-feeding Might Shield Women From Rheumatoid Arthritis
Quality Lags at Safety-Net Hospitals
Familial Breast Cancer Risk Lasts a Lifetime for Sisters
Clinical Trials Update: May 13, 2008
Coupled With Mammography, Ultrasound Finds More Breast Cancers
Blood-Thinner No Help for Dialysis Treatment
Health Highlights
- Major Depression Affects 1 in 12 Teens: U.S. Report
- Research Prompts Worries About "Designer Babies"
- Rising Food Prices Increase Risk of Child Malnourishment
- 'CFC-Free' Asthma Inhalers Proving Difficult for Millions
- Sleep Problems Plague Many U.S. College Students
- Minority-Tailored Asthma Education Programs Benefit Patients
Health Tip: Reducing Rosacea
Health Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Waterpipe Smoking in Colleges Could Become Public Health Problem
HPV Tied to Better Tongue, Tonsil Cancer Outcomes
Clot-Busting Treatment Improves Bleeding Stroke Outcomes
Heart Disease Starts Early in Life
Aspirin at Bedtime Lowers Blood Pressure
Study Supports Popular HIV Drug Regimen
Danger From Heart Surgery Drug Confirmed
Clinical Trials Update: May 14, 2008
Migraine Medications May Cause 'Serotonin Syndrome'
Excess Drinking Boosts Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Common Drug Eases Leg Pain From Walking
Pollution Particles Impair Blood Vessel Function
Biomarkers Predict Heart Deaths
Music Hath Charms to Calm Hypertension
Death Gap Widens Between Educated and Those Not
Health Highlights
- Few U.S. Adults Proficient at Managing Health Care: Report
- New Guidelines Urge Careful Monitoring of Heart Device Patients
- Former Supreme Court Justice Pleas for Alzheimer's Research
- More Americans Taking Drugs for Chronic Health Problems
- Americans Overconfident About Their Food-Safety Abilities: Survey
- New Fitness Test for U.S. Adults
Health Tip: Harmful Chemicals in Your Home
Health Tip: Facts About Fleas
Thursday, May 15, 2008 Statins May Help Older Women Control Irregular Heartbeat
Hot Flashes Reduced by Neck Injection
Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema
Genes Play Part in Prostate Cancer Among Races
Stroke Patients at High Risk for Falls
Lowering Dietary Fat May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer
Embryonic Pathways Induce Stem Cell Traits
Weight-Loss Aids Bought on Internet Might Harm Your Heart
Heart Device Recipients Often Not Aware of Recalls
Chemo for Mesothelioma Offers Limited Survival Benefits
Clinical Trials Update: May 15, 2008
CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine for Those Over 60
New Guidelines Issued for Implanted Heart Devices
Health Highlights
- Large Increase Predicted in Cancer Drug Spending
- Court Overturns Vioxx Verdict
- Sweetwater Cheese Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
- Multi-Drug Approach Needed in Bird Flu Pandemic: Study
- Meningitis B Vaccine Shows Promise
- Vitamin D May Prevent Prostate Cancer: Study
Health Tip: Keeping the Caregiver Healthy
Health Tip: Traveling During Pregnancy
Friday, May 16, 2008 Vitamin D Use Linked to Lower Mortality in Kidney Patients
New Therapy Kills Human Leukemia Cells in Mice
Drug Works Well for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis
Gene Signature May Predict Recurrence of Lung Cancer
Islet Cell Transplants Aid Type 1 Diabetics
Blood Test Helps Docs Assess Breast Cancer Treatment
Mastectomies on the Increase
Clinical Trials Update: May 16, 2008
Not All Colon Cancer Patients Need Chemotherapy: Study
Outcomes Similar for Laparoscopic, Open Colon Cancer Surgeries
Low Levels of Vitamin D Spell Trouble for Breast Cancer Patients
Partnerships Effective Communicators of Cancer Advances
Childhood Cancer Survivors Prone to Early Heart Trouble
Study Details Look at Immune Cells in Type 1 Diabetes
Health Highlights
- Post-Concussion Activity Levels Affect Recovery
- FDA Repeats Warning About Transplant Drugs
- Most U.S. Teen Girls Suffer Sexual Harassment: Study
- Scientific Laboratories Inc. Banned From Making, Distributing Drugs
- Texas Seafood Producer Ordered to Close, Recall Products
- Drug Shows Promise in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Health Tip: Poison Ivy Rash
Health Tip: Preparing Your Pet for Baby
Saturday, May 17, 2008 Low Vitamin D Tied to Depression in Older Adults
FDA Panel Considers Toll-Free Number for TV Drug Ads
Sen. Edward Kennedy Hospitalized After Seizure
Cheaper Earrings More Likely to Contain Nickel
Health Highlights
- Misuse of Syringes Found as Cause of Hepatitis C
Outbreak- Post-Concussion Activity Levels Affect Recovery
- FDA Repeats Warning About Transplant Drugs
- Most U.S. Teen Girls Suffer Sexual Harassment: Study
- Scientific Laboratories Inc. Banned From Making, Distributing Drugs
- Texas Seafood Producer Ordered to Close, Recall Products
Sunday, May 18, 2008 Mom's Stress in Pregnancy May Up Baby's Asthma and Allergy Risk
Replacement Bladder Grown From Body's Own Cells
New Technology Speeds GI Disease Diagnosis
New Surgical Technology Holds Promise of Painless, Scarless Procedures
Depression, PTSD Common Among Lung Transplant Patient Caregivers
Study Finds Gender Disparity in Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Prostate Cancer Vaccine Looks Promising in Early Trial
Air Travel Taxes Hearts of People With Sleep Apnea
Health Highlights
- UK Scientists Report Possible 'Breakthrough' for New Drug to Fight Staph
- Misuse of Syringes Found as Cause of Hepatitis C
Outbreak- Post-Concussion Activity Levels Affect Recovery
- FDA Repeats Warning About Transplant Drugs
- Most U.S. Teen Girls Suffer Sexual Harassment: Study
- Scientific Laboratories Inc. Banned From Making, Distributing Drugs
Monday, May 19, 2008 Erectile Dysfunction a Strong Harbinger of Heart Trouble
Cosmetic Skin Fillers May Cause Delayed Side Effects
U.S. Turns Spotlight on Medicine's Most Puzzling Cases
Minneapolis Tops List of Heart-Friendly Cities for Women
Protein Helps ID Thyroid Cancer Nodules
Advances Aid Treatment, Diagnosis of Celiac Disease
Firefighters May Face Higher Risk of Bladder Cancer
Kidney Cancers More Likely to Be Diagnosed Early
Blood Test for Early Lung Cancer Shows Promise
Silver-Coated Endotracheal Tubes Cut Down on Infections
Clinical Trials Update: May 19, 2008
Many Diabetics Don't Get Necessary Blood Pressure Treatment
Radiation for Prostate Cancer Raises Risk of Other Cancers
Sleep Disorders Put Stroke, Blood Pressure Patients at Risk
Health Highlights
- Recreational Water Illnesses Increasing: CDC
- Sen. Edward Kennedy Undergoing Further Evaluation
- Recalled Backpack Blowers Pose Laceration/Impact Hazard
- Breast Cancer Gene Increases Risk of Prostate Cancer in Men
- Powerless Positions Affect Cognitive Function: Study
- Grape and Apple Juice May Prevent Clogged Arteries
Health Tip: If Your Child is Having Surgery
Health Tip: What Your Bones Need
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Sorafenib Shows Promise for Heart-Lung Disease
Smallpox Drug May Protect Against Common Cold
Educational Drive Cut Death Rate From Sepsis
Sleep-Deprived Brains Show Lapse in Visual Processing
Hormone Therapy Safe, Effective for Women Entering Menopause
Oxidized LDL Cholesterol Linked to Metabolic Syndrome
Repeat Colonoscopies Underused in High-Risk Patients
Teen Blood Donors More Prone to Complications
Ventilator Relieves Lung Cancer Pain in Final Hours
More Dialysis Not Better in Acute Kidney Injury
Clinical Trials Update: May 20, 2008
Radiation Improves Survival for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Ted Kennedy Has a Brain Tumor
Gene Therapy May Treat Erectile Dysfunction
Black Men Less Likely to Choose Elective Stomach Aorta Surgery
New Latent TB Drug Saves Lives, Money
Health Highlights
- Caffeine Before Breakfast May Increase Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
- Chinese City to Reopen Kindergartens
- Terminally Ill Patients Going to Mexico to Get Euthanasia Drug
- Seat Belt Use Increasing in the U.S.
- Cancer, Heart, Traffic Deaths to Rise During Next 20 Years: WHO
- Aging Americans Feel Peace and Calm: Study
Health Tip: Walking for Exercise
Health Tip: Prevent Ingrown Toenails
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Combo Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Boosts Survival in Diabetics
Surgical Outcomes Depend on a Host of Variables
Beer Drinking May Speed Pancreatic Cancer Onset
Day of Admission Dictates Length of Stay for Heart Failure
Mixed Results for Anti-Clotting Drugs in Heart Attacks
Smokers Quit in Droves, Not Isolation
Metabolic Syndrome Foretells Diabetes in Elderly
Childhood Asthma, Allergies Traced to Womb
Vulnerability to Shingles May Hinge on Family
Some Iraq War Vets Suffer Breathing Problems
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Dry Dog Food
Simple Case Management Cuts Pulmonary Disease Admissions
Sleep Apnea Linked to Heart Risks in Children
Clinical Trials Update: May 21, 2008
Ted Kennedy Released From Hospital
Two Drugs for Heart Failure Show Mixed Results
ICU Docs Less Likely to Discuss End-of-Life Issues With Blacks
Health Highlights
- Bush Signs Bill Banning Genetic Discrimination
- Merck Settles State Suits Over Vioxx Ads
- Lower-Income Children Visit E.R. More Often
- Government Ads Reveal Hospital Satisfaction
- Preterm Infants Twice as Likely to Have Birth Defects
- Food Compound Blocks Inflammatory Response
- Childhood Obesity a Major Problem in China
Health Tip: Heart-Healthy Diet Should Start in Infancy
Health Tip: Soothing a Child's Sunburn
Thursday, May 22, 2008 'Net, Video Tools Successful in Lung Disease Management
Lung Trouble Associated With Sickle Cell in Kids
Green Tea May Help Brain Cope With Sleep Disorders
9/11 Workers Face Chronic Mental Impairment
U.S. Web Site Helps Consumers Compare Hospitals
Probiotics Help Adult Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery
CARDIA Studies Open Window on Heart, Lung Diseases
Home Blood-Pressure Monitoring Recommended
'Food Clock' May Override Master Sleep Clock in Times of Duress
Lowering Cholesterol May Also Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
Cholesterol Test Spots When HRT Raises Heart Risks
Coxsackievirus Infections Spiked in 2007: CDC
Clinical Trials Update: May 22, 2008
Health Highlights
- U.S. Creates Drug and Medical Device Surveillance System
- More States Have Anti-Smoking Laws
- Girls More Likely to Suffer Severe Knee Injuries
- Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers Can't Use Smoking-Cessation Drug
- Merck Halts Cholesterol Drug Study
- Brain Protein Linked to Addiction
Health Tip: Listen to Your Child's Breathing
Health Tip: Keeping Off the Weight
Friday, May 23, 2008 New Hope for Liver Diseases
Carbon Monoxide May Help Bypass Surgery Patients
Sea Buckthorn Leaves May Hold Benefit for the Liver
Patients Pleased With Laparoscopic GERD Surgery
Genetic Variation May Explain Preferences for Sugar
Asthma Associated With Suicidal Thoughts, Attempts
Obese Patients at Greater Infection Risk After Hip Replacement
Kids Think Glasses Make Others Look Smart, Honest
Lifestyle Changes Can Keep Diabetes at Bay for 14 Years
Patch Form of HRT Poses Less Clotting Risks Than Pill Does
Drug for Deadly Lung Disease Shows Promise
Light Alcohol Consumption May Help Bones
New Antioxidant Drug Shows Promise Against Diabetes
Basketball Star Details His Struggle With Gout
Clinical Trials Update: May 23, 2008
Health Highlights
- Truckers, Bus Drivers Can't Take Anti-Smoking Drug Chantix
- Everlasting Jelly Candles Pose Fire, Burn Hazards
- Health Canada Warns About Male Sexual Performance Aid
- Americans Lack Awareness of Osteoporosis Risk: Survey
- Paint Chemical Linked to Male Fertility Problems
- U.S. Creates Drug and Medical Device Surveillance System
Health Tip: Talk to Loved Ones About Your Alzheimer's
Health Tip: Common Triggers for Allergy and Asthma
Saturday, May 24, 2008 Drowsy Drivers Make Holiday Weekend Among the Most Dangerous
Health Highlights
- New York City Man Dies After Taking Aphrodisiac Made from Toad Venom
- Truckers, Bus Drivers Can't Take Anti-Smoking Drug Chantix
- Everlasting Jelly Candles Pose Fire, Burn Hazards
- Health Canada Warns About Male Sexual Performance Aid
- Americans Lack Awareness of Osteoporosis Risk: Survey
- Paint Chemical Linked to Male Fertility Problems
Sunday, May 25, 2008 Just Like Skin, Eyes Can 'Burn' in Strong Sun
Health Highlights
- Poll: Returning Wounded Iraq Soldiers Getting Substandard Care From VA
- Caressing Very Premature Babies May Help With Pain of Medical Procedures
- New York City Man Dies After Taking Aphrodisiac Made from Toad Venom
- Truckers, Bus Drivers Can't Take Anti-Smoking Drug Chantix
- Everlasting Jelly Candles Pose Fire, Burn Hazards
- Health Canada Warns About Male Sexual Performance Aid
Monday, May 26, 2008 Don't Leave Diet Out to Lunch on Vacation
Cane Use May Cut Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis
Laser Therapy a New Option for Vocal-Cord Cancers
Know the Warning Signs of Stroke
Health Highlights
- Warm Weather Workouts Require Common-Sense Precautions
- Poll: Wounded Iraq Soldiers Get Substandard Care From VA
- Caressing Preemies May Help With Pain of Medical Procedures
- New York City Man Dies After Taking Aphrodisiac From Toad Venom
- Truckers, Bus Drivers Can't Take Anti-Smoking Drug Chantix
- Everlasting Jelly Candles Pose Fire, Burn Hazards
Health Tip: Water Safety
Health Tip: Taming a Sweet Tooth
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 Best Treatment for Vertigo Is Easiest One
Men With Low Testosterone Not Receiving Treatment
New Calcium Measure Better Predictor of Heart Risks
Vitamin D Status Not Associated With Lower Prostate Risk
Paclitaxel Plus Chemo Improves Outcomes in Early Breast Cancer
Gum Disease Might Boost Cancer Risk
Antipsychotics Dangerous for Elderly With Dementia
Common Genetic Variant Tied to Lung Cancer Risk
Spending Doesn't Improve Patients' Perception of Care
Dialysis Catheter Placement Makes Little Difference in Infection Risk
Many With Heart Disease Don't Know Signs of Heart Attack
Enriched Cocoa Improves Blood Flow in Diabetics
Cancer Patients Should Steer Clear of Antioxidants
Clinical Trials Update: May 27, 2008
Antidepressants May Prevent Depression After Stroke
Childhood Obesity May Be Leveling Off
Health Highlights
- Cases of PTSD Soar Among U.S. Troops
- New Compounds More Potent Than DEET
- Japanese Parents Warned About Children's Cell Phone Use
- China Begins Emergency Vaccinations in Quake-Hit Areas
- Sodium Nitrite Stimulates Blood Vessel Growth
- Evolving Bird Flu Viruses May Pose Pandemic Threat
Health Tip: Exposure to Secondhand Smoke
Health Tip: Get Your Child Back to Bed
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 Study IDs Gene for Late-Onset Alzheimer's
Lead Exposure in Childhood Linked to Criminal Behavior Later
Ibuprofen No Better at Reducing Alzheimer's Risk
Gut Bacteria Fights Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Adults With ADHD Lose 3 Weeks Worth of Work Annually
States' Scorecard Finds Big Differences in Kids' Health Care
Two Drugs Show Promise Against Severe Constipation
C-Sections Explain Jump in U.S. Preemie Births
Clinical Trials Update: May 28, 2008
TV Commercials Color Gender Choices for Careers
Scientists Break Into HIV 'Hideout'
New Compound Slows HIV Replication
FDA Proposes New Drug Labels for Pregnant Women
Brain May Ignore Bladder Signals, Causing Bedwetting
Secondhand Smoke Leaves Kids Prone to Severe Infections
Air Bags-Seat Belts Cut Injuries, Deaths, Costs
Health Highlights
- 60 Percent of U.S. Adults Have at Least One Chronic Condition
- Drug Doesn't Stem Bleeding in People With Rare Disorder: FDA
- Big Increase Reported in Intestinal 'Superbug' Infections
- Dietary Supplement for Impotence Recalled
- Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Pose Fire Hazard
- Estrogen Linked to Prostate Cancer
Health Tip: Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy
Health Tip: Take a Short Nap
Thursday, May 29, 2008 Daily Glass of Wine Cut Risk of Fatty Liver Disease
Clinical Guideline Backs Food, Drink During Labor
Seizures Likely Sign of Brain Injury After Stroke
Anti-Rejection Drug May Boost Diabetes in Kidney Transplant Patients
Knee Injuries Main Cause of HS Sports Surgeries
Researchers Develop Stem Line With Sickle Cell Mutation
Type of Tomato Product Determines Power Against Prostate Cancer
Initiative Links Celebrities to Cancer Research
Monkey Controls Robotic Arm With Brain
Active Social Life Helps Keep Aging Mind Sharp
Clinical Trials Update: May 29, 2008
Certain Tests in ERs Raise Cancer Risk for Some
Health Highlights
- Appeals Courts Reverse Vioxx Awards
- EPA Tightens Rules on Rodent-Control Products
- U.S. Army Suicides Increased in 2007
- San Francisco Fittest Large City
- Bicarbonate Changes May Warn of Early Cancer
- Hormone's Activity Influences Men's Heart Risk, Life Expectancy
- 60% of U.S. Adults Have at Least One Chronic Condition
Health Tip: Giving Your Child Medicine
Health Tip: Dealing With Exercise-Induced Asthma
Friday, May 30, 2008 Injury Patterns Similar for 'Circus' Artists, Elite Athletes
Football Can Shrink Players
Genetic Disorder Drug Helps Reverse Heart Muscle Enlargement
Dermatologists Release Psoriasis Care Guidelines
Panel Calls for Better Diabetes Screening
Green Tea Antioxidant May Help Prevent Alzheimer's
Mediterranean Diet May Ward Off Type 2 Diabetes
Bacterial Infection May Boost SIDS Risk
Clinical Trials Update: May 30, 2008
Ozone-Depleting Inhalers Being Phased Out
Rotigotine Skin Patch May Ease Restless Legs Symptoms
More Young People Going Without Health Insurance
Some Fats Deserve Change of Heart
Health Highlights
- FDA Panel Recommends Drug for Rare Blood Disorder
- Facial Features Affect Perception of Mood
- Recalled Toy Helicopters Pose Fire, Burn Hazards
- Most Children's Caregivers Ignorant About Household Poisons
- 500,000 Asian Youth Targeted by Tobacco Companies: WHO
- Fruits and Vegetables May Protect Against Lung Cancer
Health Tip: Diet for People With Alzheimer's
Health Tip: Living With a Pacemaker
Saturday, May 31, 2008 Health Highlights
- Baltimore Adopts First-Ever Limit on Single Cigar Sales
- Indian 'Laugh-In' Has its Serious, Scientific Side
- FDA Panel Recommends Drug for Rare Blood Disorder
- Facial Features Affect Perception of Mood
- Recalled Toy Helicopters Pose Fire, Burn Hazards
- Most Children's Caregivers Ignorant About Household Poisons
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