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Monday, March 01, 2010 Risk of Childhood Obesity Higher Among Minorities
Clot Buster More Critical for Female Stroke Victims
Cutting Salt Could Prevent Almost 500,000 Heart Attacks
BPA May Raise Risk of Asthma in Kids
Kids' Peanut Allergies Might Be Tamed: Study
Routine Heart Tests for Athletes Would Save Lives
New MRI May Lead to Better Brain Pictures
Scans Might Monitor Success of Alzheimer's Drugs
Global Warming Kicks Up Allergy Storm
Parents Still Worried About Vaccine Safety
Primary Care Doctors Ordering Unnecessary Scans
Obesity and Depression: A Vicious Circle?
Popular Diet Plans Can Unclog Arteries
Some Parents Consider Hastening a Sick Child's Death
Low-Fat Diets Beat Low-Carb Regimen Long Term
Future Heart Disease May Be in Store for Obese Kids
Hormone Outperforms Insulin in Diabetic Mice
It's Not Always Women and Children First
Clinical Trials Update: Mar. 1, 2010
Watching Special Videos May Not Make Kids Brainier
Health Highlights
- Scientists Spot Breast Cancer Genes That Influence Drug's Effectiveness
- Study May Lead To New Prostate Cancer Treatment
- Obama In Excellent Health: Doctor
- Violent Video Games Linked To Aggressive Behavior: Study
Health Tip: Who's a Good Candidate for LASIK?
Health Tip: Introduce Your Child to Music
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 Death After Discharge Rates Higher in Elderly ICU Patients
Screen Time May Take a Toll on Kids' Relationships
Having Prediabetes May Not Kick-Start Prevention Efforts
Cluster of Genes Tied to Alcoholism
Child Obesity Rates Going Up
Study Questions Value of Test for Peripheral Artery Disease
U.S. Pays a Price for Dirty Air
A Purposeful Life May Stave Off Alzheimer's
Asthma Rates Rising Across the U.S.
Secondhand Smoke Starts Damaging Arteries in Childhood
For Some on Dialysis, Anemia Drugs Pose Risks
Sea Squirt Helps Researchers Test New Alzheimer's Drug
Clinical Trials Update: March 2, 2010
Health Highlights
- Cohabitation Increases Risk of Marriage Failure: Study
- More U.S. Teens Using Alcohol and Marijuana
- FDA Appoints Tobacco Advisory Panel Members
- School Meal Programs Have Major Impact on Children's Diet: First Lady
Health Tip: What's Plantar Fasciitis?
Health Tip: Treating a Sinus Headache
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 Coffee Is Generally Heart-Friendly
Workplace Wellness Programs Work
Fitness May Boost Kids' Grades
Oldest Epilepsy Drug Best for Children
New Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Unveiled
Dental Problems Could Point to Meth Use
People Still Trust Their Doctors Rather Than the Internet
High Hormone Level Linked to Cancer Death in Older Men
Glaucoma Begins in Mid-Brain, Not in Eye, Research Shows
Food-borne Illnesses in U.S. Cost $152B Annually
You Can't Exercise Away TV's Toll on the Heart
Clinical Trials Update: March 3, 2010
A Cheek Swab to Choose Your Diet Plan?
Newer Blood Test Predicts Diabetes, Heart Disease
Health Highlights - Alzheimer's Hope Fails in Drug Trial
- FDA Warns Food Makers of Label Violations
- Moms With Part-Time Jobs Have Healthier Children: Study
- New U.N. Program Seeks to Protect Women From HIV
Health Tip: Why You May Need an MRI
Health Tip: If You Have Nasal Congestion
Thursday, March 04, 2010 Whole Grains Take a Bite Out of Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Potassium-Rich Foods Do a Heart Good
Shoulder Dislocations a Sports Hazard
Chocolate May Make Some Strokes Less Likely
Gene Sequencing Yields Picture of Human Gut
Hearts of Hospice Patients Being Needlessly Shocked
Vaccine for Asbestos-Related Cancer Looks Safe
As Pro Baseball Players Get Bigger, So Do Their Health Risks: Study
Gut Bacteria May Spur Obesity, Research Suggests
Pre-Diagnosis Diet Linked to Ovarian Cancer Survival
Radiation Most Effective Soon After Breast Cancer Surgery
As Temperatures Rise, So Do Cocaine Deaths
New Hope for Migraine Patients
Airway Injury Plaguing 9/11 First Responders
New Drugs, Approaches Offer Hope Against Prostate Cancer
People With Asthma More Likely to Be Depressed
Clinical Trials Update: March 4, 2010
Health Highlights
- Heartburn Drug's Name Changed To Prevent Errors: FDA
- FDA to Discuss Insulin Pump Recalls
- USDA Ignored Slaughterhouse Safety Violations: Testimony
- Popular Fish Oil Products Contain PCBs: Lawsuit
- Alzheimer's Hope Fails in Drug Trial
Health Tip: Help Prevent Indigestion
Health Tip: Storing Breast Milk
Friday, March 05, 2010 Identifying Older Drivers at Risk of Crashes
Anti-Drinking Ads That Engender Guilt May Not Work
Blacks Less Likely to Abuse Alcohol
Years of Exposure to Traffic Pollution Raises Blood Pressure
New Prostate Cancer Guidelines Aim to Empower the Patient
Salmonella Scare Prompts Wide Product Recall
Can You Talk Your Way to Happy?
Air Travel Could Raise Risk for Heartbeat Irregularities
Clinical Trials Update: March 5, 2010
More Info Needed on Problems With Insulin Pumps
Treating Gum Disease May Thwart Preterm Births
Grinding Teeth at Night May Be a Sign of Daytime Stress
Prion Disease in Mice May Help Advance Alzheimer's Research
Alcohol Influences How Memorable Trauma Might Be
Freezing Technique May Stop Breast Cancer
Bans on Same-Sex Marriage May Affect Mental Health
Certain Bone Drugs May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Health Highlights
- Abortion Fight Threatens Health-Care Reform
- End Ban on Gay Blood Donors: U.S. Senators
- Massive Polio Vaccination Campaign Planned in Africa
- Heartburn Drug's Name Changed to Prevent Errors: FDA
Health Tip: What's Lactose Intolerance?
Health Tip: Symptoms That May Indicate a Urinary Tract Infection
Saturday, March 06, 2010 Protect Your Baby's Smile
Electromagnetic Pulses May Stem Arthritic Knee Pain
Sunday, March 07, 2010 Gene Variant May Help Some Overcome Adversity
Monday, March 08, 2010 Sudden Protein Intake Harmful for Some Hospitalized Patients
HIV Hides Out in Bone Marrow Cells
Sunlight May Help Protect Men From Kidney Cancer
Breast Cancer Patients Often Confused by Genomic Testing
Study Looks At Cost-Effectiveness of ECG in Hyperactive Kids
Breast-Feeding Helps Mom Stay Slimmer Later in Life
Blacks, Hispanics With Heart Failure Less Likely to Use Hospice
Processed Meat May Harm the Heart
Teamwork Unlikely to Improve Cholesterol Levels
Diet, Exercise Can Improve Thinking
Bleeding Alert Sounded for Stroke Drugs
Sleepless Nights Plague America
1 in 5 At-Risk U.S. Babies Doesn't Get Hepatitis B Vaccine
Waiting Safe for Some at Risk of Glaucoma
Light Drinking Might Help Keep Women Slim
Increasing Soda Consumption Fuels Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease
Supermarket Display May Make Spinach Even Healthier
Proteins May Predict Spread of Colon Cancer
Stroke Risk Runs in the Family
Health Highlights - Vaccine Case Goes to U.S. Supreme Court
- Oldest Living American Dies
- Healthier Drinks in School Vending Machines
- New Technique Reduces Brain Damage Risk in Premies
Health Tip: Dress Your Salad for Success
Health Tip: Shovel Snow Safely
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 Cost of Junk Food May Influence Consumption
Doctor's Specialty Often Steers Prostate Cancer Care
Survey May Help Docs Diagnose Mood Disorders
Most Drug Studies Don't Help Docs Pick Best Treatment
Shift Work Can Put a Crimp on Sleep
Do Liberals, Atheists Have Higher IQs?
Kids Who Get Flu Shots Protect the Unvaccinated
Psychotherapy Can Help People With Lupus Cope
Alzheimer's 'Epidemic' Hitting Minorities Hardest
Obese Colon Cancer Survivors Face Poorer Prognosis
Kidney Donors Go On to Lead Long, Healthy Lives
Genetic Variant Raises Lung Cancer Risk
Clinical Trials Update: March 9, 2010
Herpes Infects One in Six in U.S.
Recession May Mean Fewer Nips & Tucks
Health Highlights
- FDA Panel Gives Blessing to Drug for Rare Lung Disease
- Pet Food Recall Expanded
- Chewing Gum Could Lead To Wrinkles
- Alzheimer's Protein May Be Infection Fighter
- No Nicotine Spikes While Smoking: Study
- Two Flavors of Pringles Chips Recalled
Health Tip: Don't Drive Distracted
Health Tip: Are You at Greater Risk of Pneumonia?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Longtime Smokers May Find Protection From Parkinson's
Gene Mutations Identified for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome
High Natural Estrogen Might Raise Women's Stroke Risk
Vaccination, Prevention Is Beating Back Hepatitis
Alcoholics' Relapses Better Understood
Jump in Kids' Sports Injuries Due to Overuse
Cell Transplant May Help Treat Vitiligo
Alternative to Statins Shows Promise
As You Age, Better Health Means Better Sex
Doctors Turning to Cardiac Catheterization Too Quickly
Youth Baseball Injuries Becoming More Common
Scientists Find Key to Hormone-Resistant Prostate Tumors
Severe Injuries From ATV Accidents on the Rise
H1N1 Flu Spreads Slower Than Seasonal Flu: Study
Entire Family Genome Sequenced for First Time
Clinical Trials Update: March 10, 2010
For Tough Head Lice, Pill Tops Lotion
Panel Finds Many Women Can Avoid Repeat C-Sections
Health Highlights - Tasmanian Devil Colony Immune to Deadly Cancer
- Cholesterol, Diabetes Drugs at Top of Medicare List
- Flavoring Company Knew About Salmonella Presence: FDA
- High Failure Rate for ASR Hip Implant
- Baby-Sling Warning Expected
- Preschoolers Recognize Brand Names: Study
- FDA Panel Gives Blessing to Drug for Rare Lung Disease
Health Tip: Help Prevent Athlete's Foot
Health Tip: What's Behind Childhood Obesity
Thursday, March 11, 2010 Heat Therapy Helps Treat U.S. Soldiers' Infections
Online Dating as Honest as Real Life
Body's Response to Foods' Smell, Taste Could Be Diabetes Risk Factor
Seaweed May Help Treat Lymphoma
Long-Term Use of Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Fractures
Scientists Find Stem Cells in Hair That Can Become Skin
Mind Reading Moves Closer to Reality
Inhalant Abuse a Deadly Middle-School Concern
New Knee May Improve Balance
U.S. Chalks Up Victories in War on Cancer
Pre-Season Test Spots Baseball Pitchers at Risk of Injury
Young Kids to Benefit From Broader Pneumococcal Vaccine
Medicine's Future Could Lie in Each Patient's Genome
Health Highlights
- Men Feel Less Guilt Than Women
- More Food Products Added to Recall List
- Store Shopper Cards Used to Trace Salmonella
- FDA Reviews Safety of Bone-Building Drugs
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Melanoma
Health Tip: IBD May Contribute to Other Health Problems
Friday, March 12, 2010 U.S. Minorities Especially Vulnerable to Kidney Failure
Adding Garlic Might Cut Cancer Risk
Is Kindness Contagious?
Happy From Your Vacation? It Won't Last
Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver
High-Impact Sports Might Not Harm Knee Replacements
'Pill' Won't Shorten Your Life: Study
Knee Surgeon's Expectations May Differ From Yours
Variable Blood Pressure a New Stroke Risk Factor?
MRIs May Detect Hidden Tumors in Breast Cancer Patients
Bad Behavior in Youth Linked to Chronic Pain Later in Life
Papaya Could Be a Cancer Fighter
Start Metformin Early for Best Results
Football Injuries More Likely on Certain Artificial Turf
Plavix Less Effective in Some Patients
Clinical Trials Update: March 12, 2010
Health Highlights - Another Court Finds No Link Between Vaccines, Autism
- Infant Slings Linked to Deaths
- Settlement in Ground Zero Lawsuit
- Rudolph Bracelets Have High Levels of Cadmium: CPSC
Health Tip: Having an Epidural
Health Tip: Symptoms of Ketoacidosis
Saturday, March 13, 2010 There's More to Mona Lisa Than Her Smile
Air Pollution Slows Women's Marathon Times
Eye Health and Safety Should Be Job One
Sunday, March 14, 2010 Daylight Savings: Not a Bright Time for All
Strides Seen in Orthopedic Surgery for Kids
Scans May Be Misleading for Hockey Players
Hope for Inherited, Dangerously High Cholesterol
Monday, March 15, 2010 Newer Genetic Test for Autism More Effective
Women's Chromosomes May Affect Blood Pressure
Boosting Vitamin D Can Do a Heart Good
Teen Girls Say Pink Camel in Cigarette Ads Caught Their Eye
2 Drugs Fail to Prevent Diabetes in the Overweight
Marathoners Face Greater Risk of Artery Problems
Psoriasis Tied to Raised Heart Risk
Many WTC Responders Show Signs of Heart Trouble
Intense Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Therapies Don't Help Type 2 Diabetics
Aspirin Alone Works Best to Prevent Clots a Year After Stenting
More Evidence That Swings in Blood Pressure Raise Stroke Risk
Lip Implants Using Neck Tissue Have Lasting Effects
Are Stock Market Woes Bad for the Heart?
Clinical Trials Update: March 15, 2010
Freezing, Medicating Away a Dangerous Irregular Heart Rhythm
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers in the Millions and Rising
Risk of Death Persists After a Hip Fracture
Erectile Dysfunction Plus Heart Disease Raises Death Risk
Stem Cells Might One Day Treat Severe Asthma
Repeated Anesthesia May Hamper Children's Learning Ability
Relief Sought for Secondary Parkinson's Symptoms
Siblings of Kids With Autism May Be Prone to Hyperactivity
Arthritis Drug May Fight Diabetes, Too
Combination Treatment May Help Depressed Alcoholics
Driving With Early Alzheimer's May Be Ill-Advised
Health Highlights - Boston Scientific Recalls Heart Defibrillators
- Mitral Valve Clip Effective: Study
- High Lead Levels in Some Indian Food Spices: Study
- Another Court Finds No Link Between Vaccines, Autism
Health Tip: Buying Baby's Car Seat
Health Tip: Recognizing Signs of Glaucoma
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Psychopaths' Brains May Focus Solely on Reward
Chemical in Bananas Might Combat HIV Infection
Blood Vessels Bounce Back Once Smokers Quit
Radiation May Help Those With Inoperable Lung Tumors
Older Colon Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Chemo
Newer Blood Thinner Beats Plavix for Bypass Patients
Freezing Tumors Shows Promise Against Prostate, Breast Cancer
DNA Test May Cut Hospitalizations Caused by Blood Thinner
Treat Women With Heart Attack Just Like Men: Study
A New Way to Zap Away Uterine Fibroids
Cancer Articles Tend to Focus on Positive Outcomes
Prostate Cancer Radiation Side Effects May Subside With Time
Are New Chemo Treatments Cost-Effective?
Pain Relief Often Delayed for Cancer Patients
Stenting May Save Legs
Who's Been Using My Keyboard? Check the Germ Trail
FDA Approved Diabetes Drug Despite Hints at Cancer Risk
Health Highlights
- FDA Cites Companies for Unapproved Nitroglycerin Tablets
- Reports of Pine Nut Syndrome Increasing
- Michelle Obama Speaks to Food Makers
- Drug Combo Reduces Heart Patients' Risk of Bleeding Ulcers
- Study Links Early Baldness, Reduced Prostate Cancer Risk
Health Tip: Start Your Day With a Good Breakfast
Health Tip: Prevent a Fungal Nail Infection
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 'Gaming' Sends Boys' Test Scores Sliding
Risks of Kids' Surgeries May Not Stick With Parents
Colonoscopy Not Needed for Most With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Abusive Men Often Rationalize Their Behavior
Newer Genetic Info Adds Little to Predicting Breast Cancer
6 Out of 10 American Adults Drink
Gays, Lesbians Excluded From Some Medical Studies
Online, Phone Tests Assess Diabetes Risk
Stitching Wounds May Be Safer Than Stapling
Rehab Program Gets Back Pain Patients Back to Work Sooner
Ranking Doctors by Cost-Profile May Not Help Save Money
Meth Exposure May Be Worse for Fetus Than Alcohol
Sexual Desire, Satisfaction Don't Diminish During Pregnancy
Could Lowering Blood Pressure Help Stop Dementia?
Widespread Public Defibrillators May Save Lives
Health Highlights - Many Cleansers Ineffective Against Noroviruses: Study
- Family of Late Actor John Ritter Puts Spotlight on Lethal Heart Problem
- U.K. Hospitals Should Allow Sitting on Patient Beds: Doctor
- FDA Cites Companies for Unapproved Nitroglycerin Tablets
- Reports of Pine Nut Syndrome Increasing
Health Tip: Caring For Your Cast
Health Tip: Recovering From LASIK
Thursday, March 18, 2010 Low-Fat Diet Does Little to Alter Cholesterol Levels
Selenium Could Shield Against Diabetes
Omega-3 May Safely Treat Precancerous Bowel Polyps
Blocking Protein May Stem COPD
More Kids Now Extremely Obese
Prenatal Stress May Boost Baby's Asthma Risk
Cultural Outreach Boosts Cancer Care in Asian Americans
Gene Sequences May Make You Unique
Implant Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Epilepsy
Review Faults Usefulness of Gene Expression Signatures
'Comfort Dogs' Come to Emotional Rescue
Clinical Trials Update: March 18, 2010
Learning May Be Tougher for the Teen Brain
FDA Toughens Rules on Tobacco Sales to Kids
Health Highlights - Loneliness Boosts Blood Pressure
- More Multigenerational Households in U.S.
- Blood Infections Boost Hospital Costs
- Significant Decline in Reported TB Cases: CDC
- Graco Harmony High Chairs Recalled
- Traumatic Brain Injury Major Cause of Death in U.S.
- EPA to Tighten Flea, Tick Product Regulations
- Kraft Reduces Salt in Food Products
- California May Ban Smoking in State Parks
- Philadelphia VA Center Fined for Radiation Treatment Errors
Health Tip: Medications and Breast Feeding
Health Tip: Check Your Skin for Signs of Cancer
Friday, March 19, 2010 More Patients Die in Crowded Hospitals
Music Soothes Anxiety as Well as Massage Does
Hypoglycemia May Raise Risk of Death in ICU Patients
With Infertility May Come Sexual Dysfunction
Rising Drug Prices Slam Some Medicare Recipients
With Faulty Food Labeling, Who's Minding the Store?
For Elderly, Giving Up Driving Can Be Tough
High Fructose Corn Syrup Linked to Liver Scarring
Acne Drug May Help in the Fight Against AIDS
Pregnancy Dampens Memory
Common Pesticide Tied to Development Delays in Kids
Avandia Researchers' Financial Ties Questioned
Swine Flu in Pregnancy Leads Some to ICU
Prevention of Acupuncture Infection Needs More Focus
Clinical Trials Update: March 19, 2010
High-Dose Zocor Boosts Muscle Injury Risk: FDA
Health Highlights - FDA to Review Menaflex Knee Repair Implant
- Women In Certain Countries Prefer Hunks: Study
- March Madness Good Time for Vasectomy: Doctors
- Radioactive Thyroid Cancer Patients a Threat: Report
- Arizona Drops Children's Health Insurance Program
Health Tip: Symptoms of IBS
Health Tip: Doing Baby's Laundry
Saturday, March 20, 2010 Sleep Loss, Marijuana Use Linked in Teen Social Networks
Sunday, March 21, 2010 Showdown Over Health-Care Reform Bill Nears
House Democrats Approve Health-Care Reform Bill
Safety Should Be Priority for Those Involved in Kids' Sports
With Rare Disorders, Misdiagnosis and Desperation Prevail
Monday, March 22, 2010 Plavix Can Help Cut Death Risk in Certain Heart Patients
Brain Function May Drop Quickly Before Alzheimer's
Pesticide Labels Too Vague
House of Representatives Approves Health-Care Reform Bill
Clinical Trials Update: March 22, 2010
Gene-Targeted Cancer Fix Could Be a Breakthrough
Too Many Infants Short on Vitamin D
Motherhood a Buffer Against Suicide
Measles Outbreak Triggered by Unvaccinated Child
Obese Kids Suffer More Leg, Foot Injuries: Study
FDA Asks Docs to Suspend Using Glaxo Rotavirus Vaccine
Medical Scans Used Most in Atlanta, Least in Seattle
Where Cancer Treatment Takes Place May Influence Outcome
Light Drinking Good for the Heart
Women's Height Loss May Indicate Spinal Fracture
Gene Linked to Lung Cancer Risk in Non-Smokers
Racial Disparities Persist in Hospital Stroke Care
Infertility Raises Risk of More Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Coming Soon: A Low-Heartburn Coffee?
Health Highlights
- EPA to Tighten Drinking Water Rules
- PepsiCo Promises Less Sodium, Fat, Sugar in Products
- FDA to Review Menaflex Knee Repair Implant
- Women In Certain Countries Prefer Hunks: Study
- March Madness Good Time for Vasectomy: Doctors
Health Tip: Reduce Baby's Exposure to BPA
Health Tip: Understanding Gout
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Painkillers Lower Estrogen Levels, May Explain Cancer Reduction Risk
Polyunsaturated Fats Really May Lower Heart Risk
Healthy Living Adds Years to Life
Weight Counseling Plus Drug Helps Women Quit Smoking
When Heart Is in Crisis, High Blood Pressure a Good Sign
Humans' Tree-Dwelling Ancestors May Have Also Walked Upright
Cesarean Rates Reach Record High
New Inhaled Insulin Shows Promise for Diabetes
Being Active an Hour a Day Puts Brakes on Weight Gain
Bad Habits Explain Class Differences in Health: Study
Abbreviated Trials Yield Misleading Results: Study
Even in 'Last Supper,' Portion Sizes Have Grown
Health Care Reform: How You Will Fare
Clinical Trials Update: March 23, 2010
Tequila Plant May Help Fight Bone Loss
Health Highlights
- Sickle Cell Disease Tied to Other Health Problems: Study
- Developing Nations to Receive Pneumonia Vaccines
- Republican State AG's Sue Feds Over Health Reform
- New Health-Reform Law Requires Calorie Info on Menus
Health Tip: Secondhand Smoke Can Harm Children
Health Tip: Finding a Birthing Class
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Poll Finds Americans Blame Insurers, Drug Companies for Rising Health Costs
New Contact Lenses Could Improve Glaucoma Treatment
What's Cookin'? It Could Be Air Pollution
End-of-Life Care Planning Eases Stress for Relatives
Chemo May Boost Survival After Lung Cancer Surgery
Omega-3 May Reduce Endometriosis Risk
Breast Cancer's Return in Original Tumor Site a Bad Sign
Tiny Fish Might Help Humans Fix Damaged Hearts
Inflammation Molecule May Determine Fat Levels
New Study Refutes Bone Drugs' Link to Fractures
Researchers Identify 2 Genes Linked to Fatty Liver Disease
Mammograms May Not Boost Survival, Danish Study Suggests
H1N1 Virus Yields Up More Secrets
New Sensors Stick to Organs to Monitor Health
Gene Holds Key to Embryonic Stem Cell Rejuvenation
Brain's 'Moral Outrage' Center Pinpointed
Fewer Deaths in Larger, Busier Hospitals
Clinical Trials Update: March 24, 2010
Menstrual Cramps May Be Helped by New Drug
Health Highlights
- Obama Reaffirms Abortion Funding Restrictions
- Genzyme Faces FDA Oversight
- Many Substance Abuse Treatment Centers Don't Offer Disease Screening
- Infantino Baby Slings Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazard
- Bill Aims to Reduce Junk Food in U.S. Schools
- NIMH Chief Targets Ties Between Psychiatrists, Drug Industry
Health Tip: Treating Plantar Warts
Health Tip: Help Heal Your Ulcer
Thursday, March 25, 2010 Topical Drugs May Pollute Waterways
Indian Spice May Thwart Liver Damage
Optimism May Boost Immune System
Many Americans Unaware They Have Chronic Kidney Disease
Chemo Plus Synthetic Drug Shrunk Pancreatic Tumors
Tumors Use a Protein to Hide From Immune System
Teens Take Risks Just for Kicks
Mexican Americans Have Low Rates of Calling for Stroke Help
FDA Panel Weighs New Restrictions on Tanning Beds
Accepting Help Improves Survival Among Diabetics
Chronic Disease Linked to Less Internet Usage
Clinical Trials Update: March 25, 2010
Black Women Least Likely to Breast-Feed in U.S.
Parents Aren't Only Ones Who Feel Stress of Unemployment
Health Highlights
- Swine Flu a Threat to Pregnant Women: Study
- Pregnancy, Childbirth Top Reasons for Women's Hospitalizations
- Retirees Need $250,000 for Medical Expenses: Study
- Exercise, Healthier Diet Could Prevent Breast Cancers
Health Tip: Recognizing an Aura
Health Tip: Caring for Your Bowels
Friday, March 26, 2010 Shift Work Linked to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Heavy Daily Drinking Linked to Worse Health
ADHD Symptoms Often Subside Within a Year
MRI Beats X-Ray for Spotting Fractures in ER
28% of U.S. Kids Drank Alcohol in Past Month
New Down Syndrome Theory Emerges
Big Smiles, Longer Lives?
U.K. Veterinarians at Quadrupled Risk for Suicide
Pregnancy May Protect Breast Cancer Survivors
Beta Blockers May Slow Spread of Breast Cancer
FDA Advisers Urge Stricter Regulation of Tanning Beds
Protein in Breast Tumors May Predict Chemo Response
Preventive Mastectomy May Not Lower Risks
Long-Term Breast-Feeding Tied to More Aggressive Cancers
Many With Breast Cancer Decide Too Soon to Remove Other Breast
Clinical Trials Update: March 26, 2010
Health Highlights
- Don't Drink Raw Milk: FDA
- Congress Approves Reworked Health Reform Bill
- Fake Weight-Loss Drugs Lead to Charges
- Pfizer Faces $142 Million Penalty
Health Tip: Treating Clubfoot
Health Tip: If You Notice Blood in the Stools
Saturday, March 27, 2010 Some Allergy Sufferers Can Skip the Sneezing Season
Sunday, March 28, 2010 Watch Out for Lyme Disease
Infants' Sensitivity to Voices May Develop by 7 Months
Monday, March 29, 2010 Women, Diabetics Fall Fast Into Medicare 'Doughnut Hole'
'Jekyll and Hyde' Factor May Control Insulin Function
Short-Term Drug Combo May Help Prevent Colon Cancer
Black Women in U.S. Comfortable With Formula Feeding
Minority Kids Lack Enough Vitamin D
Junk Food 'Addiction' May Be Real
Diabetics Face Higher Death Risk After Cancer Surgery
Scientists Tweak Subjects' Brains to Alter Their Moral Choices
Massage Fosters Healing in Bereaved Relatives
Discovery May Lead to Better Multiple Sclerosis Treatments
Blood Gives Clues to 'Executive Thinking' Problems
Officials See Uptick in H1N1 Swine Flu Cases
Bone Marrow Cancer Patients May Benefit From Drug Combo
Clinical Trials Update: March 29, 2010
'Virtual' Colonoscopy Catches Cancers Outside the Colon
To Supplement or Not to Supplement?
Health Highlights
- FDA Scientists Go Public With CT Scan Concerns
- Experts to Review WHO Swine Flu Response
- Iraq Violence Affects Children's Height: Study
- New Test for Human Growth Hormone in Athletes
Health Tip: Finding Healthy Fats
Health Tip: Avoid a Runner's Overuse Injury
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 Obesity, Alcohol Among Factors Linked to Women's Gout Risk
Hormone Replacement Might Relieve Arthritis
Women Would Welcome At-Home Test for STDs
Many Kids Not Fully Informed of Their Role in Cancer Studies
Children in Intensive Care Should Be Screened for MRSA
More Family Support Can Raise Fears For Some Elderly
Acupuncture May Ease Anxiety Over Dental Work
Novel Method Eyed for Normalizing Blood Sugar
Many With Arthritis Find Simple Solutions for Relief
A Little Chocolate May Do the Heart Good
Clinical Trials Update: March 30, 2010
In Pregnancy, Leg Clots More Likely on Left Side
Susceptibility to Autism Tied to Genes
Diabetes Screening Should Start Sooner
Man's Best Friend Helps Mend Broken Hearts
Health Highlights
- Obama Signs Bill Finalizing Health-Care Reform
- Patents on Breast, Ovarian Cancer Genes Struck Down
- Health Premiums Likely to Increase for Young Adults: Analysis
- FDA Panel Examines Menthol Cigarettes
Health Tip: If You Have Symptoms of Panic Attack
Health Tip: Drink Enough Water
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Help for Depressed Latinos Often Hampered by Stigma
Clues Found to How Different Flu Vaccines Work
Gastric Pacemaker Offers Hope for Those With Stomach Disorders
Parent in Recovery Room Tied to Behavior in Day Surgery Kids
TV Doctors Bring Unethical Behavior to Prime Time
Report Finds Gaps in Health Services for U.S. Veterans
Powerful People Often Too Optimistic About Task Time
Working-Memory Gene Linked to Schizophrenia
Study Revives Debate on Prostate Drug
For Vast Majority, Driving and Cell Phones Don't Mix
More Women Urged to Get Radiation After Mastectomy
Simple Forms Help Docs Do Better Breast Exams
Clinical Trials Update: March 31, 2010
FDA Hears Views on Risks of High Tech Scanners
Human Genome Turns 10
New Insights Into Who's At Risk With Angioplasty
Advance Directives Help Assure End-of-Life Wishes Are Honored
Too Much Radiation? The FDA Wants to Know
Health Highlights
- Barbara Bush Released From Hospital
- FDA Issues New Medical Device Rule
- Insurers to Cover Children's Pre-Existing Conditions
- Paying for Kidneys Would Increase Donations: Study
Health Tip: Boost Your Body Image
Health Tip: Signs That You Have Sciatica
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