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Monday, September 01, 2008 Fish Oil Supplements Help With Heart Failure
Health Highlights
- Angioplasty Needs More Follow-Up Than Bypass: Study
- Maine Bans Smoking in Cars With Kids
- Alcohol to Blame for 12% of Native Americans' Deaths: Report
- Feds Can Bar Mad Cow Tests: Court
Health Tip: When Your Baby Needs Shots
Health Tip: Prevent Dry Skin
Tuesday, September 02, 2008 3 Questions Can Spot Possible Postpartum Depression
'Bonding Gene' Could Help Men Stay Married
HPV Vaccine Has Higher Allergic Reaction Rate
Extremely Preemie Babies Prone to Behavior Woes Later On
New Type of Stent Appears Safe, Effective
Paid Family Leave Program Goes Mostly Unused
Youth Suicides Continue to Rise in U.S.
Active Video Games Help Kids Exercise
Secrets of Telomerase Revealed
Daytime Sleeping Linked to Poor Recovery in Older Patients
Brain's Serotonin May Explain Seasonal Mood Changes
Direct-to-Consumer Drug Ads Have Little Effect on Sales: Study
Children of Older Fathers at Risk for Bipolar Disorder
No Definitive Link Seen Between Vytorin and Cancer
Breast Cancer Drug Not Tied to Cognitive Decline: Study
Exercise May Help Prevent Age-Related Memory Loss
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 2, 2008
Health Highlights
- Women Smokers Suffer Heart Attacks 14 Years Earlier Than Nonsmokers
- Taking Stairs Could Extend Your Life
- Sex Hormones Linked to Male Heart Disease: Study
- Bicycle Helmet Law Cuts Deaths by 52 Percent
- Sports Talk Stimulates Action-Oriented Brain Areas
- Another Study Finds Farm Life Protects Children Against Asthma
Health Tip: Take Care of a Cast
Health Tip: Buy a Safe Bathtub for Baby
Wednesday, September 03, 2008 Hydrating Kidney Patients With Sodium Bicarb Has Little Effect
Study Links Serum Calcium, Prostate Cancer Death
New Drug Helps Relieve Gout
Kids of Stressed, Low-Income Moms Prone to Weight Problems
Early Weight Gain Might Mean Higher Blood Pressure Later
College Freshmen See Rx Drug Misuse More Risky Than Alcohol, Pot
Height May Boost Prostate Cancer Risk, Study Suggests
Drug Given 24 Hours After Stroke Helps Repair Brain Tissue
Cholesterol Drugs Lower Stroke Risk in Older People
Doctors Could Play a Part in Preventing Suicides
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 3, 2008
Defibrillators Don't Diminish Quality of Life
Health Highlights
- One Dead, Hundreds Ill in Oklahoma E. Coli Outbreak
- Popular Diet Plans Safe and Effective: Study
- Women Smokers Suffer Heart Attacks 14 Years Earlier Than Nonsmokers
- Taking Stairs Could Extend Your Life
- Sex Hormones Linked to Male Heart Disease: Study
Health Tip: Adjusting to a Hearing Aid
Health Tip: Know the Signs of Concussion
Thursday, September 04, 2008 Even Kids With Known Allergies Can Be Safely Vaccinated
Scientists Discover How Osteoarthritis Destroys Cartilage
Sleep Therapy Restores Brain Function in Insomniacs
Scientists Spot New Twist in HIV Infection
Neighborhood Alcohol Outlets Tied to Kids' Injury Risk
Research Unveils Earliest Cell Changes in Down Syndrome
New Screening Catches More Breast Cancers
Study Dispels Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 4, 2008
FDA Demands Tougher Warnings on Immunosuppressive Drugs
'Street' Drug Use Down, Rx Drug Abuse Rising: U.S. Report
Genetic Mutations Linked to Deadly Cancers
Most U.S. Kids Getting Recommended Vaccinations
2 Million Cancer Cases Tied to Tobacco Use
Health Highlights
- U.S. Workers Face Higher Health Care Costs
- Study Finds 27% of University Students Addicted to Tanning
- Bisphenol A Impairs Brain's Ability to Create Connections
- One Dead, Hundreds Ill in Oklahoma E. Coli Outbreak
- Popular Diet Plans Safe and Effective: Study
- Women Smokers Suffer Heart Attacks 14 Years Earlier Than Nonsmokers
Health Tip: Avoid Yeast Infections
Health Tip: Controlling Asthma
Friday, September 05, 2008 For Even Healthy Men, Alcohol Seems to Lower Heart Attack Risk
Scientists ID 2 New Genes for Bowel Disease in Kids
Think You Are Lead-Free? Check Your Soil
Drug Re-Sensitizes Breast Tumors to Treatment
Kids' Fever Time Cut Using Ibuprofen First
Artery Plaque Rupture Can Occur Without Symptoms
Free Drug Samples May End Up Costing More
Chinese Work Sees Through Invisibility Quest
Almost Half of Adults Will Develop Knee Osteoarthritis by 85
No Place Safe From Allergies
Obesity Worsens Asthma
Last of Woolly Mammoths Had North American Roots
Blacks With Lung Disease Face Increased Cancer Risk
Non-Hospital Baby Abductions a New Concern
FDA to List Drugs Under Review for Safety Issues
Health Highlights
- Good Protein Breakfast May Aid Weight Loss
- Nicotine May Enhance Other Experiences: Study
- Fablyn Increases Risk of Blood Clots: FDA Document
- U.S. Army Suicides Could Hit Highest Levels Since 2003
- Intellectual Tasks May Boost Calorie Intake
- U.S. Workers Face Higher Health Care Costs
Health Tip: Getting Ready for Cancer Treatment
Health Tip: Healing After a C-Section
Saturday, September 06, 2008 2 Techniques Found Effective in Carotid Artery Narrowing
Health Highlights
- Salmonella Cases Prompt Alfalfa Sprout Recall in Northwest
- Good Protein Breakfast May Aid Weight Loss
- Nicotine May Enhance Other Experiences: Study
- Fablyn Increases Risk of Blood Clots: FDA Document
- U.S. Army Suicides Could Hit Highest Levels Since 2003
- Intellectual Tasks May Boost Calorie Intake
Sunday, September 07, 2008 Hurricane Threats: Time to Batten Down the Hatches
MRIs Don't Improve Breast Cancer Care, Outcome
Health Highlights
- Salmonella Cases Prompt Alfalfa Sprout Recall in Northwest
- Good Protein Breakfast May Aid Weight Loss
- Nicotine May Enhance Other Experiences: Study
- Fablyn Increases Risk of Blood Clots: FDA Document
- U.S. Army Suicides Could Hit Highest Levels Since 2003
- Intellectual Tasks May Boost Calorie Intake
Monday, September 08, 2008 Brain's Memory Capacity Much Larger Than Believed
Fewer College Kids Smoking, But Industry Tactics a Threat
Once-Weekly Diabetes Drug Boosts Blood Sugar Control
Painkillers Lower PSA Test Readings
More Sweat Equals Lower Risk of Exercise-Induced Asthma
Under-the-Skin Blood Sugar Monitor Boosts Diabetes Control
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 8, 2008
HRT Use Raises Risk of Stomach Trouble
Fall Risk Higher in Older Women Who Sleep Less
Vigorous Exercise Aids Those With Obesity-Related Gene
Kids' Eye Injuries From Golf Clubs Rare But Severe
Vitamin B12 Key to Aging Brain
Buyers Spend More With Non-Cash Purchases
Walking Styles a Quick Cue to Gender
Health Highlights
- Exercise Decreases Risk of Pregnancy-Related Depression
- Lap-and-Shoulder Belts Equal to Child Safety Seats in Injury Prevention
- Urine Test Could Identify Cattle With Mad Cow Disease
- Bacteria Produce Proteins That Attack Lungs of Cystic Fibrosis Patients
- Salmonella Cases Prompt Alfalfa Sprout Recall in Northwest
Health Tip: Understanding Serving Sizes
Health Tip: Stay Safe on the School Bus
Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Study Probes Why Smokers Find It Hard to Quit
Formula Samples Hinder Breast-Feeding Efforts
Med School Diversity May Help Whites Care Better for Minorities
CDC Campaign Targets MRSA Infections
Lung Cancer Rates Among Nonsmokers Not on the Rise
Serotonin Transporter Levels May Explain Winter Blues
Blood Pressure Treatment Can Be Used Against Stroke
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 9, 2008
Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill Patients
Colon Cancer Treatments Need Improvements
Job Loss Has Long-Term Impact on Social Lives
Heavier People Have Heart Attacks Earlier
Air Pollution Harms Patients After Heart Attack
Health Highlights
- New Cystic Fibrosis Drug Shows Promise
- Computerized Reminders Boost Colon Cancer Screenings
- Women as Likely as Men to Cheat on Partner: Studies
- States Should Raise Driving Age: Insurance Institute
- Expert Urges More Internet Addiction Research
Health Tip: Eating a Brain-Healthy Diet
Health Tip: If the Shoe Fits
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Teen Brain Might Get Hooked Easier on OxyContin
Scratched Surfaces May Trap Bacteria During Food Processing
Retail Clinics Attracting Those Without Regular Doctors
Stopping Cancer From Rebounding After Treatment
Special Dyes and Lighting Kill MRSA, Research Shows
Erbitux Extends Life for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Chromosome Tests Help Study of Kids' Mental Anomalies
Surgery for Knee Osteoarthritis No Better Than Therapy, Meds
Survival Rates Improve for Kids With Blood Cancers
Patient-Centered 'Medical Home' Models Lag in Key Areas
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 10, 2008
Tight Blood Sugar Control Helps Diabetics Long-Term
9/11's Health Effects Lingered for Years
Health Highlights
- Few U.S. Medical Students Plan to Work in Primary Care
- Chronically Ill Children Want More Say in Treatment
- New Cystic Fibrosis Drug Shows Promise
- Computerized Reminders Boost Colon Cancer Screenings
- Women as Likely as Men to Cheat on Partner: Studies
- States Should Raise Driving Age: Insurance Institute
Health Tip: Apply Bug Spray the Right Way
Health Tip: Help Your Child Develop Healthy Habits
Thursday, September 11, 2008 Spiritual Beliefs Part of Health Care for Some
Depressed Moms in Violent Homes Twice as Likely to Hit Kids
Bacterial Infections May Be Overlooked in SIDS Cases
Compound Could Reduce Heart Attack Damage
Bullying Top Concern of Parents With Overweight Child
Natural Childbirth Moms More Attuned to Babies' Cry
Imaging Shows Why Injured Brains 'Work Harder'
Time Teaches Brain to Recognize Objects
9/11's Psychological Scars Slowly Healing
An Oral Approach to Heart Disease
'Abuse-Resistant' Form of OxyContin May Be Near
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 11, 2008
HIV Infection Rate for Young Black Men 'Alarming:' CDC
Health Highlights
- FDA Warns on Infant Formula Suspected in China Illnesses
- Botox May Relieve Migraines
- FDA Hires 1,317 New Staff
- Written Tables Help Older Adults Prevent Medication Errors
- Women Have More Nightmares Than Men
Health Tip: Depression in Seniors
Health Tip: Control Overeating
Friday, September 12, 2008 Broad Screening of Blood Clots May Find Cancers Earlier
Majority of College Students Report Backpack-Related Pain
Banning Soft Drinks in Schools Has Small Impact
Ordinary Chores Cause Half of All Eye Injuries
Palliative Care Programs Could Boost Hospitals' Bottom Line
Gene-Transfer Proves Safe for Vision Problem
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 12, 2008
Mediterranean Diet Cuts Death From Chronic Diseases
Broccoli Compound May Help COPD Patients
Bye, Bye Back Fat?
Weight-Loss Surgery Weighed as Diabetes Rx
Sensor Detects Levels of Brain Chemicals
Sleep Apnea May Cause Erectile Dysfunction
Health Highlights
- FDA Warns on Infant Formula Suspected in China Illnesses
- Japan Has 36,000 Centenarians
- Boss Gender Affects Worker Health
- Brain Infection Kills Patient Who Took Rituxan
- Children's Death Rates Remain High in Africa, South Asia
- Black Lumpectomy Patients Less Likely to Get Radiation
Health Tip: Preparing for Pregnancy
Health Tip: When Diabetics Get Sick
Saturday, September 13, 2008 Too Few People Know Symptoms of Heart Trouble
Changes in Seniors' Sleep Patterns Need Attention
Health Highlights
- Cervical Cancer Vaccine Approved to Combat Two Related Cancers
- China Says Milk Powder Caused More than 400 Cases of Kidney Stones in Babies
- Japan Has 36,000 Centenarians
- Boss Gender Affects Worker Health
- Brain Infection Kills Patient Who Took Rituxan
- Children's Death Rates Remain High in Africa, South Asia
Sunday, September 14, 2008 Colon Cancer Oncogene Discovered
Safety Gear a Must to Prevent Kids' Sports Injuries
Health Highlights
- Pet Food Recalled After Salmonella Link Suspected
- Cervical Cancer Vaccine Approved to Combat Two Related Cancers
- China Says Milk Powder Caused More than 400 Cases of Kidney Stones in Babies
- Japan Has 36,000 Centenarians
- Boss Gender Affects Worker Health
- Brain Infection Kills Patient Who Took Rituxan
Monday, September 15, 2008 Immune System Biomarkers May Predict Early Lung Cancer
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 15, 2008
Migraine Sufferers Face Greater Blood Clot Risk
Most Women With Osteoporosis Unaware of Raised Fracture Risk
Later Use of Clot-Buster After Stroke Possible: Study
Newer Drugs No Better Than Older Ones for Childhood Schizophrenia
Breast Cancer Vaccine Blasts Some Tumors
Web Site Helps Cancer Patients With Fertility Preservation
Thumbs Down on Beta Blockers for High Blood Pressure
Stem Cells Ease Stroke-Like Brain Damage in Mice
Diabetics Less Likely to Lose Weight After Gastric Bypass
Prosthetic Ears Boost Hearing After Injury
Gene Boosts Resistance to Chemo Drug
Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis Patients Urged
Health Highlights
- Job Uncertainty Linked to Poor Mental Health
- Campaign Pushes Blood Clot Awareness
- China Arrests 2 in Tainted Infant Formula Probe
- Genetic Tests May Do More Harm Than Good: Expert
- Pet Food Recalled After Salmonella Link Suspected
Health Tip: Keep Stress at Bay
Health Tip: Helping a Loved One Heal
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3-D MRI Helps Detect Patients at High Risk for Stroke
Compound Reverses Huntington's Symptoms in Mice
Massage Therapy Helps Those With Advanced Cancer
MRI Detects Soft Tissue Damage Affecting Kids' Hearing
Researchers Suppress 'Hunger Hormone'
Plastic Chemical Tied to Heart Disease and Diabetes
Lifestyle Changes Boost Enzyme Regulating Cell Aging
Survival Rate Little Changed With Aortic Valve Disorder
FDA Mulls Changes to Allergy Labeling on Foods
Estrogen Cream No Match for Sun-Damaged Skin
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 16, 2008
Female Incontinence a Prevalent Problem
FDA Bars Generic Drugs From Indian Company
Health Highlights
- Chinese Investigators Find Melamine in 69 Brands of Baby Milk Powder
- Foldable Soccer Nets Recalled After Toddler's Death
- Children's Water Bottles Pose Choking Hazard
- Use of Meth Increasing More Than Other Drugs
- Exercise, Nutritional Supplements May Help Older Adults Maintain Active Lifestyle
Health Tip: Prevent Ear Pain in Flight
Health Tip: Taking an NSAID
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Daycare Infants Less Likely to Develop Asthma
Relaxation Tapes or Mozart Lower Blood Pressure
Premixed Insulin May Offer Better Blood Sugar Control
Patient-Reported Health Scores May Predict Head, Neck Cancer Outcomes
Healthy Lifestyle Boosts Women's Longevity
Medicare Advantage Plans Get Lion's Share of Insurers' Ad Dollars
Signaling Protein Could Be Target for Leukemia Chemo
Team Tracks Cell That May Repair Skeletal Muscle Damage
New Noninvasive Device Could Control Diabetes
Pregnant Mom's Flu Shot Protects Baby
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 17, 2008
Virtual Colonoscopy Effective for Average Risk People
Stress Disorder Affects 20% of Intensive Care Patients
Health Highlights
- 3rd Infant Dies, More Than 6,000 Sickened in China's Baby Formula Scandal
- U.S. Hospital Charges Increase to $943 Billion
- Regular Walking Reduces Octogenarians' Risk of Death/Serious Illness
- Finger Length Linked to Desire to Exercise: Study
- Drug Cuts Spinal Fracture Risk 68 Percent
- Alzheimer's Drug Study Produces Inconclusive Results
Health Tip: Booster Seat Safety
Health Tip: Skin Care for Diabetics
Thursday, September 18, 2008 Girls From Poorer Areas More Likely to Have Sex Earlier
Calcium Supplements Cut Blood Lead Levels During Pregnancy
School-Based Efforts Boost Kids' Fruit, Vegetable Intake
Parenting Plays Key Role in Infant's Response to Stress
Drug Combo Fights Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Cell Growth
No Tan Is a Safe Tan
Antibiotics for Preterm Labor Linked to Cerebral Palsy
Spanish Speakers Have Difficulty Accessing Health Care in U.S.
Mom's Diet Can Alter Genes to Raise Babies' Asthma Risk
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 18, 2008
U.S. Barred 33 TB-Infected People From Flying Over Past Year
More Kids Getting Kidney Stones
Health Highlights
- Tainted Baby Milk Claims Fourth Life
- Companies Face Charges Over False Cancer Cures
- World's Oldest Man Celebrates 113th Birthday
- FDA Proposes New Labeling Rule for Refused Imported Food
- Researchers Study Near-Death Experiences
- New Biologic Drug Benefits Psoriasis Patients
- MS Rates Increase With Distance From Equator
Health Tip: Pregnancy and Back Pain
Health Tip: Good Scents During Pregnancy
Friday, September 19, 2008 Boys as Socially Aggressive as Girls: Study
Simple Blood Test Could Spot Alzheimer's Risk
Group Works to Streamline Cancer Therapy Approvals
Many Doctors Don't Know Blood Pressure Guidelines
Chamomile Tea May Ward Off Diabetes Damage
Red Wine Molecule Might Battle MS
FDA Proposes Regulations for Genetically Engineered Animals
Vitamin C Might Help Lower Hypertension
Acetaminophen Linked to Childhood Asthma
Drug Can Slow Bone Loss in Prostate Cancer Patients
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 19, 2008
Vitamin D Levels Might Predict Risk for MS
Medicare's Monthly Premium Won't Rise in 2009
Social Exclusion May Literally Leave People Frozen Out
Salt Contributes to Resistant High Blood Pressure
'Healthy Fat' Chemical Aids Body's Metabolism
Parental Involvement in School Has Its Limits
Health Highlights
- Chinese Tainted Milk Crisis Widens
- Boost Public Confidence in Vaccines: Coalition
- Experts Urge Global Action Against Antibiotic Resistance
- Electronic Cigarettes Ineffective, Possibly Dangerous: WHO
Health Tip: Massage Arthritis Pain
Health Tip: Is LASIK Right for You?
Saturday, September 20, 2008 Sports Eye Injuries Leading Cause of Blindness in Youths
Health Highlights
- Despite New Law, HIV-Positive Travelers Still Banned from Entering U.S.
- Chinese Tainted Milk Crisis Widens
- Boost Public Confidence in Vaccines: Coalition
- Experts Urge Global Action Against Antibiotic Resistance
- Electronic Cigarettes Ineffective, Possibly Dangerous: WHO
Sunday, September 21, 2008 Breast Cancer Survivors Report High Quality of Life After Treatment
Fall Cleanup Is a Prime Time for Accidents
Health Highlights
- British Plastic Surgeons Protest Ads That Promise Too Much
- Despite New Law, HIV-Positive Travelers Still Banned from Entering U.S.
- Chinese Tainted Milk Crisis Widens
- Boost Public Confidence in Vaccines: Coalition
- Experts Urge Global Action Against Antibiotic Resistance
- Electronic Cigarettes Ineffective, Possibly Dangerous: WHO
Monday, September 22, 2008 For Some Doctors, Empathy Is in Short Supply
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 22, 2008
Caregivers Face Multiple Strains Tending Older Parents
Radiosurgery Proves Viable for Some Pancreatic Cancers
Family History Key Player in Brain Cancer Risk
Acid Reflux Linked to Chronic Croup
Cholesterol Drugs May Raise Post-Op Delirium Risk
Acupuncture Eases Breast Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Low Thyroid Function Linked to Heart Failure Risk
To Sleep, Perchance to Smell?
Shorter-Course Radiation for Breast Cancer Safe, Effective
Women's Peripheral Artery Disease Tied to Secondhand Smoke
Vitamin D Receptor Gene Variant Tied to Melanoma
Health Highlights
- Obesity Increases Risk of Recurrent Miscarriage
- Low-Calorie Diet Can Influence Lifespan: Study
- Critics Assail White House Over Perchlorate in Drinking Water
- Nearly 53,000 Chinese Infants Affected by Tainted Formula
- Gut Bacteria May Increase Colon Cancer Risk
- British Plastic Surgeons Protest Ads That Promise Too Much
Health Tip: Develop a Birth Plan
Health Tip: Prevent Stomach Pain
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Stroke Prevalence Higher, Deadlier Among American Indians
Many Trial Reports on FDA-Approved Drugs Go Unpublished
Researchers ID Ovarian Cancer Biomarker
Whole Brain Radiation Not Best for Cancer That Has Spread
Hormone Rx May Protect Women With Breast Cancer Gene
Nasal Insulin Won't Shield At-Risk Kids From Diabetes
Bone Loss Stable on Restricted Calorie Diet
Wine Compound May Protect Against Radiation Exposure
Leading COPD Drugs Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack
U.S. Abortion Rate at 30-Year Low
Heart Attack Care Often Delayed for the Poor
Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates Vary Widely
Hormone Therapy Not Best for Older Prostate Cancer Patients
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 23, 2008
FDA Goes After Unapproved Eye Washes, Skin Ointments
Blacks at Greater Risk of Precancerous Colon Polyps
Health Highlights
- Chinese Milk Scandal Toll at 54,000; System Called 'Out of Control'
- Obesity Increases Risk of Recurrent Miscarriage
- Low-Calorie Diet Can Influence Lifespan: Study
- Critics Assail White House Over Perchlorate in Drinking Water
- Gut Bacteria May Increase Colon Cancer Risk
- British Plastic Surgeons Protest Ads That Promise Too Much
Health Tip: Prevent a Pain in the Neck
Health Tip: Satisfying Food Cravings
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Casual Smokers at Greater Risk for Alcohol-Use Disorders
A Honey of a Sinusitis Treatment
Boomers Should Add Muscle Before It's Too Late
Painkiller May Prevent Diabetes-Related Retinal Damage
Drug Coated Stents Better After Heart Attack
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 24, 2008
Angioplasty Not Cost-Effective for Chronic Coronary Disease
Early Breast Cancer No More Likely to Return in Young Women
Regular Hand-Washing Can Prevent Against Colds, Flu
Flu Vaccine Should Be More Effective: CDC
Bisphosphonates Cause Rare Eye Inflammation
Alert Issued on Use of Blood Thinners
Health Highlights
- Health Insurance Premiums Rise 5%
- Armstrong, Stressing Cancer Project, Returning to Cycling
- Hospital Blood-Thinner Rules Need Tightening: Commission
- Experts Warn of Caffeine Levels in Energy Drinks
- Drug Maker to Make Doctor Payments Public
Health Tip: Exercise for People With Diabetes
Health Tip: Choosing a Knee Brace
Thursday, September 25, 2008 Moderate Aerobic Exercise Lowers Diabetics' Liver Fat
Voice Problems in Seniors Undertreated
Researchers Report Stem Cell Advance
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 25, 2008
Surgery May Not Help Most People With Narrowed Brain Artery
Statins Can Hinder Muscle Repair
Surgery Unneeded in Most Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Cases
Hypnosis Cuts Hot Flashes for Breast Cancer Survivors
U.S. Kids Take More Psychotropic Drugs Than Europeans
'Fear of Losing' Key Emotion in Economic Decisions
Scientists ID Compounds That Prevent Brain Nerve Damage
Brain Aneurysm Rupture Risk Tied to Location, Size
Health Highlights
- European Union Bans Chinese Milk Products
- Standardized Color Plan for Hospital Wristbands Faces Hurdles
- Health Insurance Premiums Rise 5%
- Armstrong, Stressing Cancer Project, Returning to Cycling
- Hospital Blood-Thinner Rules Need Tightening: Commission
- Experts Warn of Caffeine Levels in Energy Drinks
Health Tip: What Causes Sore Breasts?
Health Tip: Keep Kidney Infections at Bay
Friday, September 26, 2008 Physical Exam as Good as High Tech in Assessing Heart Failure
Vitamin C Protects Some Elderly Men From Bone Loss
Migraines More Frequent, Intense in Overweight Kids
Drug Fights Diabetic Eye Disease
3M Injected Drug Users Worldwide Could Be HIV-Positive
Babies Who Eat Fish Lower Eczema Risk
Most Medicare Drug Premiums Same or Lower in 2009
Anemia Drugs Linked to Stroke Study Deaths: FDA
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 26, 2008
Patient Harm From Problem 'Handoffs' Is Common: Report
Lance Armstrong's New Challenge Could Be His Greatest
Researchers Develop Pig Model for Cystic Fibrosis
Active Social Life May Reduce Men's Alzheimer's Risk
Health Highlights
- Chinese-Made Instant Coffee, Tea Products Recalled in U.S.
- CDC Notes Mild West Nile Season
- U.S. Halts Chelation Study Enrollment
- Standardized Color Plan for Hospital Wristbands Faces Hurdles
Health Tip: Ease PMS Symptoms
Health Tip: If Your Child Stutters
Saturday, September 27, 2008 Fall Sports Peak Time for Lower Leg Damage
Health Highlights
- Melamine Contamination From China Found in Some Snack Foods
- CDC Notes Mild West Nile Season
- U.S. Halts Chelation Study Enrollment
- Standardized Color Plan for Hospital Wristbands Faces Hurdles
Sunday, September 28, 2008 Older Problem Gamblers Face Increased Suicide Risk
Studies Ignite Hope for Long-Acting Allergy Vaccines
Health Highlights
- Light Cigarette Nicotine Brain Activation Almost as Strong as Regular Cigarettes, Study Says
- Melamine Contamination From China Found in Some Snack Foods
- CDC Notes Mild West Nile Season
- U.S. Halts Chelation Study Enrollment
- Standardized Color Plan for Hospital Wristbands Faces Hurdles
Monday, September 29, 2008 Pain More a Cause of Arthritis Than a Symptom
Study Suggests How Cancers Spread to Lungs
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 29, 2008
Common Gene Mutation Lowers Risk for Bipolar Disorder
Heart Pump Helps Children Waiting for Transplant
FDA Faulted for Lack of Produce Oversight
Blood Thinner Linked to Increased Brain Bleeding
Scientists ID Gene Pathway Triggering Melanoma Spread
New Diabetes Drug Works Well in Trial
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Best for Traumatized Youths
Eating Fish, Breast-Feeding Boost Infant Development
Seniors in Poor Areas More Likely to Die After Surgery
Scams and Shams That Prey on Cancer Patients
Health Highlights
- More Than 90% of Nursing Homes Violate U.S. Standards: Report
- FDA Approves New Test for 'Superbug'
- Light Cigarettes Still Pack a Nicotine Punch, Study Says
- Melamine Contamination From China Found in Some Snack Foods
Health Tip: Eating Out With Food Allergies
Health Tip: Does Your Child Need a Nap?
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Birth Size Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
Team Sniffs Out Process That Could Make 'Artificial Nose'
Traffic Deaths Spike on Election Day
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 30, 2008
Link Between Vaccine and MS Unproven
Media Doesn't Often Mention Pharma Funding on Research
Anti-Obesity Drugs Could Fight Viral Infections
Occupational Therapy Plus Exercise Benefits Osteoarthritis
Fewer Doses, Intramuscular Injection Cut Anthrax Shot Side Effects
Popular Supplements Don't Work Against Arthritis: Study
Psychotherapy Works Best Over the Long Term
Health Highlights
- No Link Between Statins and Lou Gehrig's Disease: FDA
- More Than 90% of Nursing Homes Violate U.S. Standards: Report
- FDA Approves New Test for 'Superbug'
- Light Cigarettes Still Pack a Nicotine Punch, Study Says
Health Tip: Stretch Your Hamstrings
Health Tip: Meeting Criteria for Blood Donation
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