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HealthDay July Archive
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Tuesday, July 01, 2008 Tough Underage Drinking Laws Saving Lives
Smoke-Free Policies Prove Effective
Drug Use Increasingly Common in All Countries
Genes Get Out the Vote
Clinical Trials Update: July 1, 2008
Health Highlights
- Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Ineffective
- Personal Characteristics Often Used to Determine HIV/STD Risk
- England's Smoking Ban Could Save 40,000 Lives in a Decade: Study
- Glaucoma Could Blind 8.4 Million Asians by 2010
- White House Delays Medicare Fee Cuts
- Hospital Offers Workers Free Weight Watchers Programs
- BMI Not Effective for Tracking Children's Exercise
Health Tip: Stop Smoking, Save Your Bones
Health Tip: Rid Your Home of Dust Mites
Friday, July 04, 2008 On Independence Day, Think Fireworks Safety First
Anxiety, Shyness May Be Long-Lasting Traits
Mom's Vitamin D Levels Affect Baby's Dental Health
Gender Plays Role in Kidney Transplant Outcomes
Health Highlights
- Jalapeno Peppers Latest Suspects in Salmonella Outbreak
- U.S. West Nile Activity Remains Stable
- Woman Develops Accent After Stroke
- Beef Recall Expanded to Kroger Stores in 20 States
- Work-Based Weight Loss Programs Effective
- Sleep Problems Increase During Menopause
Health Tip: Trying Pregnancy Again
Health Tip: Have a Safe Fourth of July
Saturday, July 05, 2008 How to Stay Out of the ER This Summer
Get Healthy: Your Middle-Aged Heart Will Thank You
Health Highlights
- Jalapeno Peppers Latest Suspects in Salmonella Outbreak
- Emergency Rooms Often Being Used as 'Holding Areas' for Mental Patients
- U.S. West Nile Activity Remains Stable
- Woman Develops Accent After Stroke
- Beef Recall Expanded to Kroger Stores in 20 States
- Work-Based Weight Loss Programs Effective
Sunday, July 06, 2008 Breakthroughs Offer Hope to MS Patients
Food Allergens Show Up in Unexpected Places
Health Highlights
- Jalapeno Peppers Latest Suspects in Salmonella Outbreak
- Combo of Construction Materials and Bad Ventilation Caused High Formaldehyde Levels in Temporary Trailers
- Emergency Rooms Often Being Used as 'Holding Areas' for Mental Patients
- U.S. West Nile Activity Remains Stable
- Woman Develops Accent After Stroke
- Beef Recall Expanded to Kroger Stores in 20 States
Monday, July 07, 2008 Clinical Trials Update: July 7, 2008
Pediatricians Recommend Cholesterol Drugs for Some Kids
Father's Age a Factor in Infertility
Relationship Violence Common Among College Students
Pregnancy Alone Not A Risk for Mental Health Problems
Baby's Smile Lights Up Mom's Brain
Popular Antidepressants Linked to GI Bleeding
Omega-3, Some Omega-6 Fatty Acids Boost Cardiovascular Health
Secondary Schools Serve Unhealthy Foods
'Sideline' Rage Triggers Mirror Those of Angry Drivers
New Spanish Consumer Guide Compares Diabetes Meds
Molecule Uses Cellular Recycling to Treat Kidney Cancer
Dietary Supplement May Prevent Breast Cancer
ADHD Might Raise Kids' Obesity Risk
Healthier Lifestyles Would Lengthen American Lives
Child Care May Lead to Unwanted Weight Gain in Infants
Health Highlights
- Doctors Urge Senators to Reverse Cuts in Medicare Payments
- Kennedy Tired But Doing Well During Cancer Therapy
- Jalapeno Peppers Latest Suspects in Salmonella Outbreak
- Construction Materials and Bad Ventilation Caused High Formaldehyde Levels in Temporary Trailers
- Emergency Rooms Often Used as 'Holding Areas' for Mental Patients
Health Tip: Eat More Vegetables
Health Tip: Safety on Wheels
Tuesday, July 08, 2008 Keep a Food Diary, Lose Twice as Much Weight
Cancer Care Unaffected by Doctor Reimbursement Changes
Pregnancy Boosts Heart Attack Risk
Kids' Obesity May Lead to Epidemic of Adult Diabetes
A Sweet Way to Shield Baby's Teeth
Thickness, Location Predict Skin Cancer's Spread
Low Iron Levels Cut Cancer Risk in Men With PAD
Hormone Therapy Shows Little Benefit Against Prostate Cancer
Ankle-Arm Blood Pressure Test Predicts Heart Disease Risk
FDA Approves Genetic Test for Breast Cancer
Clinical Trials Update: July 8, 2008
FDA Mandates Black Box Warning for Some Antibiotics
College-Educated Fare Better When Cancer Strikes
A Blood Marker Could Spot Diabetes Risk
Health Highlights
- 14 Babies in Texas Given Blood Thinner Overdose
- Thousands of Reactions to Cervical Cancer Vaccine Reported
- FDA Wants Suicide Warning for Epilepsy Drugs
- Doctors Urge Senators to Reverse Cuts in Medicare Payments
Health Tip: Protect Your Hearing
Health Tip: Take Care of a Rash
Wednesday, July 09, 2008 Do Underweight Newborns Make for Shy Adults?
ELS Plus CPR Boosts Blood Flow After Cardiac Arrest
Gene Activity May Explain Deadlier Breast Cancers Among Younger Women
Breast-Conserving Surgery Leaves Many Cancer Patients Disappointed
Seniors Having More Sex Than Ever
Assisted Breathing Eases Lung Symptoms for Heart Patients
Surfing to a Higher Weight
New Technique Harvests Stem Cells at Earlier Stage
Clinical Trials Update: July 9, 2008
Diabetes, Weight Tied to Male Infertility
Thalidomide Continues to Show Benefits Against Myeloma
Gene Mutation Tied to Inherited Atrial Fibrillation
Heat Exposure a Dangerous Summer Threat
Men Often Not Told of Severity of Wife's Cancer
Health Highlights
- Texas Infant Dies After Heparin Overdose; Drug's Role Unclear
- Controlled Drugs Easily Obtained Online Without Prescription
- U.S. Wants to Snuff Out Federal Sanction for 'Light' Cigarettes
- Hospital Agency Takes Aim at Workers Who Behave Badly
- Agency Chief Backs Testing of Unproven Autism Treatment
Health Tip: Keep Teeth in Tip-Top Shape
Health Tip: Alleviating Rheumatoid Arthritis
Thursday, July 10, 2008 Freeze-Dried Formula May Block HIV Virus in Breast Milk
Vaginal Microbicides Might Help More Men Than Women
A Young Life Lost to Prescription Drug Abuse
Uterus Size May Predict Risk for Premature Twins After IVF
Melanoma Rates Soar Among Younger Women
Stem Cells Hold Promise for Muscular Dystrophy
ACL Reconstruction With Cadaver Tissue Risky in Younger Patients
Salmonella Illnesses Now Top 1,000
Cool Air Blown Under Pads May Protect Footballers From Illness
Gender Plays Role in Post-Concussion Healing
Alcohol's Impact on Heart, Stroke Risk Differs by Gender
Common Mechanisms May Contribute to Autism's Mutations
Finding Out How Flavonoids Protect the Heart
Clinical Trials Update: July 10, 2008
FDA Advisers Don't Back 'Black Box' Warning for Epilepsy Drugs
Health Highlights
- AMA Formally Apologizing for Policies Against Blacks
- 2nd Infant Dies in Texas Overdose Case
- FDA Making Drug 'Non-Approval' Letters Easier to Swallow
- Controlled Drugs Easily Obtained Online Without Prescription
- U.S. Wants to Snuff Out Federal Sanction for 'Light' Cigarettes
Health Tip: Keep Teen Conflicts Under Control
Health Tip: Parenting Twins
Friday, July 11, 2008 Beta Blockers Help Hospitalized Heart Failure Patients
Protein Thought to Promote Cancer Does Opposite
Trauma Center Counseling Reduces Kids' Repeat Injuries
Do Antidepressants Make Bones Brittle?
Workshop Helps Parents, Kids Talk About Sex
Melanoma Drug Boosts Recurrence-Free Survival
Hormone Replacement May Raise Women's Gallbladder Risk
Popular Tilapia Might Not Help Heart
Teen Birth Rates, Homicides on Increase, Report Shows
Clinical Trials Update: July 11, 2008
Aging Brain Can Learn New Tricks
Recent Genetic Discoveries Don't Improve Prediction of Breast Cancer
Nanoparticle Stops Cancer From Spreading
Health Highlights
- Is Your Grocer Involved in Meat Recall? USDA to Name Names
- U.S. Olympic Swimmer Has Testicular Cancer
- Twins' Deaths Not Caused by Overdose: Hospital
- Fewer Inhaling Second-Hand Smoke: CDC
- Drug Reps to Stop Doling Out Gifts to Doctors
- AMA Formally Apologizes for Policies Against Blacks
Health Tip: When to Induce Labor
Health Tip: Monitoring What You Drink
Saturday, July 12, 2008 Summer Is Peak Time for Lightning Strikes
Health Highlights
- Famed Heart Surgeon Michael DeBakey Dead at 99
- Is Your Grocer Involved in Meat Recall? USDA to Name Names
- U.S. Olympic Swimmer Has Testicular Cancer
- Twins' Deaths Not Caused by Overdose: Hospital
- Fewer Inhaling Secondhand Smoke: CDC
- Drug Reps to Stop Doling Out Gifts to Doctors
Sunday, July 13, 2008 Are You Getting Burned by Your Sunscreen?
Don't Take a Vacation From Healthy Eating
Health Highlights
- As Gas Prices Rise, U.S. Traffic Deaths Fall
- Famed Heart Surgeon Michael DeBakey Dead at 99
- Is Your Grocer Involved in Meat Recall? USDA to Name Names
- U.S. Olympic Swimmer Has Testicular Cancer
- Twins' Deaths Not Caused by Overdose: Hospital
- Fewer Inhaling Secondhand Smoke: CDC
Monday, July 14, 2008 Clinical Trials Update: July 14, 2008
Warfarin Safer Than Heparin for Some Strokes
Elbow Injuries on Rise Among Young Athletes
Diabetic Hispanics Missing Out on Eye Exams
Coronary Heart Disease Not a Cheery Condition
Global Warming Linked to Heightened Kidney Stone Risk
Exercise Might Slow Brain Shrinkage in Alzheimer's Patients
Colon Cancer Screening Rates Remain Low
For Young Adults, Borderline High Blood Pressure a Threat
Poor Blood Sugar Control After Heart Surgery Impacts Outcomes
Eating Less May Slow Aging Process
Optimism About Heart Risk Pays Off
Health Highlights
- Auditors Getting a Portion of Medicare Payments Recovered
- Illinois Governor: Insurers Should Pay for Autism
- As Gas Prices Rise, U.S. Traffic Deaths Fall
- Famed Heart Surgeon Michael DeBakey Dead at 99
- Is Your Grocer Involved in Meat Recall? USDA to Name Names
Health Tip: Keep Stitches Clean and Dry
Health Tip: Teens and Sleep
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Brain Cancer Vaccine's Immune Response Key to Outcomes
Background TV Distracts Kids From Play
Imaging Advance Tracks Prostate Cancer in Lymph Nodes
Third of Elderly Patients Take Companion to See Doctor
Clinical Trials Update: July 15, 2008
Children Move Less as They Get Older
Salmonella Sickness Toll Climbs to 1,148
Stomach Germ May Protect Against Asthma
Eye Test Could Spot Diabetes Vision Trouble Early
Just Say No to Nuts During Pregnancy
Drug May Ease Symptoms of Juvenile Arthritis
Hip, Knee Replacements Do Ease Symptoms
Statins Show Little Benefit for Kids With Learning Disorder
Health Highlights
- Bush Vetoes Bill to Undo Medicare Cuts to Doctors
- Recalled 'Lean Pockets' Sandwiches May Contain Plastic
- Drug Thwarts Bone Loss in Prostate Cancer Patients: Study
- Auditors Getting a Portion of Medicare Payments Recovered
- Illinois Governor: Insurers Should Pay for Autism
Health Tip: Toddler-Proof Your Home
Health Tip: Keep Your Kitchen Clean
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Empathy Is 'Hard-Wired' in Children's Brains
Many Women Struggle With Uncontrolled Blood Pressure
No Evidence Breast Self-Exams Cut Cancer Deaths
Researchers Find Link Between Organ Transplants, Cancer
Drug Combo Improves Remission of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Genetic Trait Boosts AIDS Risks in Blacks
Case Points to Link Between Crohn's Treatment, Cancer
Diet Plans Produce Similar Results
Big Tobacco Lures Young Smokers With Menthol Cigarettes: Study
Combo Therapy Makes More Kidney Transplants Possible
New Model Allows Testing of Hepatitis C Treatments
Premature Birth Linked to Some Unexpected Later Problems
Clinical Trials Update: July 16, 2008
Health Highlights
- Senate Bill Would Relax U.S. Ban on Visitors With HIV
- E. coli Outbreak in Beef May Have Widened to 5 States
- Congress Overrides Bush Veto of Physician Medicare Bill
- Recalled 'Lean Pockets' Sandwiches May Contain Plastic
- Drug Thwarts Bone Loss in Prostate Cancer Patients: Study
Health Tip: Dealing With Diarrhea
Health Tip: Signs of Problems at Daycare
Thursday, July 17, 2008 Clinical Trials Update: July 17, 2008
New Guidelines on Infant Stroke Released
U.S. Health Care Still Ill, Survey Finds
Cancer Survival Depends on Where You Live
Too Much, Too Little Sleep Linked to Stroke Risk
Brain Scans Show Heightened Risk for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Parents of Autistic Children Are Often Aloof Themselves
U.S. Obesity Epidemic Continues to Grow
Genetics, Social Factors Tied to Male Delinquency
Low-Fat Milk OK for Some Toddlers
Disease Prevention Programs Worth the Investment
Gene Mutation Puts Some Kids at Risk for Tobacco Addiction
Dietary Fiber Cuts Risk of Pregnancy Complication
Health Highlights
- HIV Vaccine Trial Canceled Over Possible Volunteer Risk
- Bullies at Greater Health Risk Than Victims: Study
- Kidney Donation Through the Navel Speeds Recovery
- Senate Bill Would Relax U.S. Ban on Visitors With HIV
- E. coli Outbreak in Beef May Have Widened to 5 States
Health Tip: Staying Emotionally Healthy
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
Friday, July 18, 2008 Research Finds Causal Link Between Ending Drinking, Depression
All Newborns Should Have Ears Screened, Task Force Says
Incidence of Mantle Cell Lymphoma on Rise
Many Recovering Alcoholics Depend on Coffee, Cigarettes
Alzheimer's Research Brings Progress, Setbacks
A Better Blood Test for Heart Risk?
FDA Says It's Safe to Eat Tomatoes
Breast-Fed Babies Have Fewer GI Infections
Loud Music in Bars Hastens Drinking
Clinical Trials Update: July 18, 2008
Heart Blood Vessels Grown in the Lab
Gene Variations May Predict Antidepressant Response
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Endangers Neurotrophin Levels
Magnetic Pulses to Brain Improve Lazy Eye in Adults
Suckling Infant Triggers 'Trust' Hormone in Moms
Health Highlights
- Gene That Governs Ovulation Identified
- Global Warming Poses Major Health Threat: EPA
- U.S. Set Birth Record Last Year
- HIV Vaccine Trial Canceled Over Possible Volunteer Risk
- Bullies at Greater Health Risk Than Victims: Study
Health Tip: Caring for a Sprain
Health Tip: Exercising During Pregnancy
Saturday, July 19, 2008 Falls Are Top Cause of Injury, Death Among Elderly
Access Is Key to Kids' Decision to Smoke
Health Highlights
- Gene That Governs Ovulation Identified
- Youth All-Terrain Vehicles Recalled
- Global Warming Poses Major Health Threat: EPA
- U.S. Set Birth Record Last Year
- HIV Vaccine Trial Canceled Over Possible Volunteer Risk
Sunday, July 20, 2008 Varicose, Spider Veins May Be Inevitable for Some
Health Highlights
- Will They Still be 'Lovin' It' After They See How Many Calories a Big Mac Has?
- Gene That Governs Ovulation Identified
- Youth All-Terrain Vehicles Recalled
- Global Warming Poses Major Health Threat: EPA
- U.S. Set Birth Record Last Year
- HIV Vaccine Trial Canceled Over Possible Volunteer Risk
Monday, July 21, 2008 Women More Likely to Have Second Thoughts on Tattoos
Epilepsy Drug May Boost Birth Defect Risk
Gene Profiles Might Help Guide Lung Cancer Care
Clinical Trials Update: July 21, 2008
Medicare to Pay Bonuses for 'E-Prescribing'
Vytorin Fails to Lower Heart Valve Problems
Peppers Picked as Salmonella Culprit
Stretch That Grocery List in Lean Times
When Babies Die, Obstetricians Suffer, Too
Lung Cancer Trial Targets Asbestos-Related Disease
Australian Study Seeks Genetic Roots of Cerebral Palsy
Hybrid Cars Pose Risk to Blind, Visually Impaired
Kidney Patients Less Likely to Get Heart Attack Meds
Health Highlights
- Deep Brain Stimulation Eases Depression: Study
- Study Challenges Stereotypes About Obese Workers
- Asian Nations Need to Act Against Drug-Resistant TB: WHO
- Cape Cod Hospital Patient Tested for Mad Cow Disease
Health Tip: Choosing Exercise Equipment
Health Tip: If Your Child Wears Glasses
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Memory Problems Tied to Sound Processing Disorder
Donor's Age Not Linked to Poor Outcomes in Liver Transplants
More Cancer Lymph Nodes Analyzed at Specialty Centers
Spinal Cord Stem Cells May Act as Nerve Repair System
Sleep Apnea Linked to Night Heart Attacks
Laser Resurfacing Produces Long-Term Results
Lidocaine Gel May Ease Mammography Discomfort
Nursing Homes Unprepared for Pandemic Flu Fallout
Clinical Trials Update: July 22, 2008
U.S. Immigrants Bearing More of the TB Burden
Viagra May Boost Female Libido in Some Cases
Women and Men Urged to Seek 'Preconception Care'
Health Highlights
- Study Examining High Cancer Incidence in U.S. South
- Plant-Based Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise
- New Drug Seems Effective Against Aggressive Prostate Cancer
- South Korea Begins Year-Round Bird Flu Monitoring
- Deep Brain Stimulation Eases Depression: Study
- Study Challenges Stereotypes About Obese Workers
Health Tip: Keep Baby Safe in the Crib
Health Tip: Prevent Jet Lag
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Alcohol Use Frequently Overlooked Before Surgery
Kidneys Donated After Cardiac Death Cut Racial Disparities
Coronary Disease Dulls Cognitive Skills
Genetic Cause of Statin-Related Muscle Pain Found
Children Can Develop Tolerance to Egg Allergy
Family Meals Can Help Teen Girls Avoid Drugs, Alcohol
Mouse Model to Aid Sinusitis Research
Protein Gives Doctors New Tool to Detect Melanoma
Clinical Trials Update: July 23, 2008
Simple Procedure Improves Male Fertility
Targeted Drug Boosts Survival Among Liver Cancer Patients
Twofold Action Urged for Pre-Diabetes
Health Highlights
- Fresh Water, Medical Care Concern Hurricane Victims
- Gates, Bloomberg Donate Millions to Help Smokers Quit
- Dirt Devil Vacuum Attachments Recalled
- Experts Worried Over Rising HIV Rates Among U.S. Hispanics
- Millions Sought for AIDS Care in Africa
- Study Probes High Cancer Incidence in Southern U.S.
Health Tip: Bottled or Tap?
Health Tip: Stay Awake Behind the Wheel
Thursday, July 24, 2008 Worm Study Challenges Prevailing Theory of Aging
Soy Linked to Low Sperm Count
Intestinal Gluten Receptor Is Gateway for Celiac Disease
Drug Holds Promise Against AIDS
Studies Link Circadian Rhythm, Metabolism, Longevity to One Protein
Gene Mutation for Eye Disorder Found
Gummy Bears Join Cavity Fight
Clinical Trials Update: July 24, 2008
Antidepressant Scripts Up 16 Million Over 3-Year Period
Smokers Struck by Influenza Face Higher Mortality Rates
Sleep Needs May Decline With Age
Pet Doors Opening at Assisted Living Centers
Health Highlights
- 1,013 Americans Overdosed on Illegal Painkiller
- Bisphenol A No Threat to People: EU Agency
- Cancer Institute Director Warns Staff About Cell Phone Use
- More Older Children Being Diagnosed with ADHD
- World's Largest Online Medical Encyclopedia Announced
- Fresh Water, Medical Care Worry Hurricane Victims
Health Tip: Evaluate Your Diet
Health Tip: Reduce Pesticide Exposure
Friday, July 25, 2008 ER Visit Leaves Many Confused
Iced Teas Pose High Risk of Kidney Stones
HIV Patients Living Longer
Geographical Pattern Eyed in 1991 Gulf War Cases of ALS
Some Sweeteners Inhibit Enzyme Tied to Type 2 Diabetes
Study Disproves Belief That Hepatitis C Blunts HIV Drugs
Spleen Key Player in Brain's Infection-Fighting Messages
People With GERD More Likely to Develop Asthma
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Extends Survival After Cardiac Arrest
Weekends Tough on the Diet
Health Hazards in Household Cleaners Exposed
Clinical Trials Update: July 25, 2008
Drug Test Cheaters Turning to Web
Web Site Demystifies Lab Tests
Warm-Up Reduces ACL Injury in Female Soccer Players
FDA Clears U.S. Hot Peppers in Salmonella Outbreak
Health Highlights
- Experimental Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Appears Effective: FDA
- EPA Bans Carbofuran Residue on Food
- Custom Insoles Help Ease Foot Pain
- Omega-3s May Hinder Wound Healing
- Drug Companies Make Billions More Under Medicare Part D
- Family, Friends May Influence Person's Weight
- Wrong Kind of Bra Can Lead to Breast Damage
Health Tip: Living With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Health Tip: Why You Should Wash Your Hands
Saturday, July 26, 2008 Automated, Wearable Kidney Offers Continuous Dialysis
Health Highlights
- Dramatic Rise in Obesity-Related Drugs Prescribed for Children
- Restaurant Trans Fats Ban Becomes Law in California
- Experimental Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Appears Effective: FDA
- EPA Bans Carbofuran Residue on Food
- Custom Insoles Help Ease Foot Pain
- Omega-3s May Hinder Wound Healing
Sunday, July 27, 2008 Mouse Study May Offer Better Diagnosis for Preeclampsia
Health Highlights
- Regulation of 'Off-Label' Drug Use Needs Improvement, Report Says
- Dramatic Rise in Obesity-Related Drugs Prescribed for Children
- Restaurant Trans Fats Ban Becomes Law in California
- Experimental Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Appears Effective: FDA
- EPA Bans Carbofuran Residue on Food
- Custom Insoles Help Ease Foot Pain
Monday, July 28, 2008 Dementia Underestimated in Developing Countries
Experts Urge Research on Sleep Apnea-Heart Disease Link
Micro Molecules May Be Cancer Biomarker
Bone Density Predicts Chances of Breast Cancer
Clinical Trials Update: July 28, 2008
Accidental Overdoses in the Home Soaring
Surgical Errors Cost Almost $1.5B a Year
Diet Key to Diabetes Risk
Hearing Loss May Be More Widespread Than Thought
Blood Pressure Drugs May Protect Against Alzheimer's
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Might Help Prevent Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Patients React Poorly to 'Elderspeak'
Researchers Map America's Deadliest Roads
MRI Captures Alzheimer's Lesions
Hospitalizations for Heart Failure Skyrocketing
Rates of Mild Cognitive Impairment Higher Than Expected
Alzheimer's Treatment Trials May Have Special Challenges
Most Fit Have Less Brain Atrophy From Alzheimer's
Health Highlights
- Veterans' Hot Line Prevented 1,221 Suicides in One Year
- Children With Gene Variant Have Difficulty Sensing They're Full
- Green Potatoes May Contain Harmful Toxin
- Diabetes Risk Higher in Men With Depression, Anxiety
- Regulation of 'Off-Label' Drug Use Needs Improvement, Report Says
Health Tip: Dental Care for Seniors
Health Tip: Prevent Dehydration
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Fondness for Fish Keeps Japanese Hearts Healthy
'Biomarkers' May Help Spot, Track Alzheimer's
Prostate Cancer Treatment Could Impair Men's Thinking
Thyroid Hormone May Boost Women's Alzheimer's Risk
Scientists ID 'Jekyll-Hyde' Protein in Lou Gehrig's Disease
Aging Hinders Memory Storage During Sleep
Walkable Neighborhoods Keep the Pounds Off
'De-Tangling' Alzheimer's Drug Shows Promise
Exercise Testing for Cancer Fails to Follow Guidelines
Secondhand Smoke Raises Stroke Risk for Spouses
2 Breast Cancer Screening Strategies Prove Effective
Clinical Trials Update: July 29, 2008
Health Highlights
- FDA Experts Recommend Approval for Experimental Arthritis Drug
- Global AIDS Deaths Declined Again in 2007
- Mediterranean Diet Becoming Less Popular in Countries of Origin
- Don't Eat Lobster Tomalley: FDA
- Ritalin May Help Prevent Falls in Elderly
- Food Makers Spent $1.6 Billion Targeting Children
Health Tip: Deep Breathing Techniques
Health Tip: Controlling Gas
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 New Clues to How Cancer Spreads
Moms With Alzheimer's May Pass on Risk to Kids
New Test Identifies Heavy Drinkers
Patch Helps Mend Damaged Hearts
Deportation Tied to Higher HIV Risk for Men Injecting Drugs
Public Smoking Bans Work Across the Board
Brain Mechanism Can Turn Off Trauma of Bad Memories
New Treatment Lessens Heart Attack Damage
Schizophrenia Yields Some Genetic Secrets
Frankincense Provides Relief for Osteoarthritis
Pre-Pregnancy Diabetes Boosts Risk for Birth Defects
Possible Cause of Postpartum Depression Pinpointed
Clinical Trials Update: July 30, 2008
Family History May Add to Alzheimer's Puzzle
Health Highlights
- Salmonella Found at 2nd Mexican Farm
- Alzheimer's Drug Shows No Benefit in Most Patients
- Who's Happiest? Younger Women and Older Men
- Routine EKGs Not Needed For Kids on ADHD Drugs: AAP
- New Fast Food Restaurants Banned in South Los Angeles
Health Tip: Prevent Heartburn
Health Tip: Be a Smart Patient
Thursday, July 31, 2008 Study Explains How Cranberries Prevent Urinary Infections
Researchers Test New Source for Blood Platelets
Pill Could Boost Sports Performance
Mouse Study Finds Molecule That Tells Hair to Grow
Scientists Turn Skin Cells Into Motor Neurons in ALS Patients
FDA Expands Pepper Warning in Salmonella Outbreak
Black Henna Tattoo Chemical Can Cause Skin Reaction
Eradicating Gut Bacteria Improves Stomach Cancer Outcomes
Clinical Trials Update: July 31, 2008
Assisted Fertilization Risks May Be Due to Infertility
Risky Sexual Behaviors Decreasing Among U.S. Teens
Bone Disease Test Shows Death Risk for Dialysis Patients
Gene Test Could Catch Deadly Heart Problem
Advances Made Against Alzheimer's Disease
Gene Could Boost Stroke Risk for Migraine Sufferers
Being Single in Midlife Could Raise Risk for Dementia Later
Health Highlights
- Living Near Highway Raises Risk of Low Birth-Weight Baby: Study
- FDA Orders Aranesp and Procrit Label Changes
- House Passes Bill Giving FDA Control Over Tobacco
- FDA Approves Test to Identify Cancer Cells in Tumors
- Brown Rice Can Benefit Diabetics
Health Tip: Feeding Your Baby
Health Tip: Prevent Back Injury
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