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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Gene-Based Blood Test for Colon Cancer Shows Promise
Another Study Finds Colonoscopy Can Save Lives
Scientists Use Brain Scans to 'Read' People's Emotions
Study Reveals How New Respiratory Virus Spreads
1 in 4 Stroke Survivors Suffers From PTSD, Study Finds
New Clues to Cancer Resistance From Long-Lived Rodents
Day Care May Help Kids of Depressed Moms
Flu Vaccine Protects Millions Annually: CDC
HPV Vaccine Lowering Infection Rates Among Girls: CDC
A Deadly Form of Diabetes That Doctors Sometimes Miss
Many U.S. Adults Under-Vaccinated Against Whooping Cough, Survey Finds
Health Highlights: June 19, 2013
Character Counts When It Comes to Organ, Blood Donations
U.S. Doctors' Group Labels Obesity a Disease
Even 'Silent' Strokes Can Harm Memory, Thinking
Stronger Statins Don't Up Kidney Injury Risk, Study Finds
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Gene Research May Help Spot Baby's Obesity Risk
Blood Test Might Predict Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Study Finds
Health-Care Shoppers Still in the Dark, Study Says
Facebook Users Really 'Liked' Organ Donor Option: Study
Scans Uncover Dangerous Hardening of Abdominal Aorta
Could Catching Up on Sleep Lower Your Diabetes Risk?
Concussion Damage Looks Much Like Early Alzheimer's: Study
Could 'Moderate' Drinking Be Safe During Pregnancy?
Health Highlights: June 18, 2013
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment May Not Work As Well for Heavier Patients
Polluted Air Linked to Autism Risk
Common Childhood Vaccine Won't Worsen Juvenile Arthritis: Study
MRIs Spot 'Hidden' Fungal Infections From Tainted Steroid Shots
Fewer Young Americans Lack Health Care Coverage
Lots of Americans Want Health Care Via Their Smartphone
Every Minute Counts for Stroke Victims, Study Confirms
Monday, June 17, 2013
Red Meat Linked to Increased Diabetes Risk
Saturated Fat May Make the Brain Vulnerable to Alzheimer's
Sibling Bullying Can Lead to Depression, Anxiety in Victims
Minority Kids With Autism Less Likely to Use Specialty Services: Study
Health Highlights: June 17, 2013
Gene Variants May Play Role in Obesity
BPA Exposure Tied to Undescended Testicles in Boys
Hot Weather Takes Toll on Farmworkers: Study
Statins Plus Certain Antibiotics May Set Off Toxic Reaction: Study
Tobacco Laws for Minors May Cut Adult Smoking as Well
Health, Not Age, Affects Benefits of Implanted Heart Device: Study
Many Young Americans Unaware They're Infected With HIV
Junk Food Ads May Help Drive Obesity in Hispanic Kids, Study Suggests
Kids With Autism May Find Human Voice Unpleasant
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Skipping Breakfast May Raise Diabetes Risk
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Your Summer Cold May Actually Be an Allergic Reaction
Friday, June 14, 2013
Video Gamers May Have Better Visual Recall
Cornea Research Reveals Unseen Layer
Steroid Injections for Back Pain Linked to Spinal Fracture Risk
Primary Care Doctors Still in Short Supply in U.S.
Many Stop Taking Rheumatoid Arthritis Meds Too Soon: Study
Saliva May Improve With Age for Flu Protection
Canine Research Sheds Light on OCD in Humans
Are There 2 Types of Gulf War Illness?
Volunteering May Be Good for the Heart in More Ways Than One
Health Highlights: June 14, 2013
Stepdads Must Navigate Tricky Waters
Transplanted Organs Don't Affect Outcomes for Trauma Victims: Study
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Endoscopes Not Always Cleaned Properly: Study
Did Men's Yen for Younger Women Cause Menopause?
Health Highlights: June 13, 2013
TV Commercials May Spur Junk Food Habit in Kids, Study Finds
Global Population Could Hit 11 Billion by 2100: UN Report
Pets Battling Cancer Can Join Clinical Trials Too
Babies May Benefit From Liver Transplant Advances
'Domestic' Dads Often Face Scorn at Work, Study Finds
Baldness Drug Propecia May Put Some Men Off Alcohol: Study
Old Bones Give Clues to Leprosy's Demise in Europe
Deep Brain Stimulation Studied as Last-Ditch Obesity Treatment
Dads Who Bond With Kids Help Keep Marriage Strong
Supreme Court Rules That Human Genes Can't Be Patented
Which Women Might Benefit From Drugs to Prevent Breast Cancer?
Early, Severe Flu Season Caused Big Rise in Child Deaths: CDC
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Short Strolls After Meals May Lower Diabetes Risk
Health Highlights: June 12, 2013
Grueling X-Country Ski Race May Affect Heart Rhythm
Pesticide Exposure Linked to Changes in Fetal Movement: Study
Even 'Hands-Free' Devices Unsafe While Driving: Report
Medicine Might Help Shield Injection Drug Abusers From HIV
Restless Legs Syndrome Tied to Earlier Death Risk
Will New Gout Findings Get a Toehold?
Soda Size Limits Could Aid Fight Against Obesity, Experts Say
Scientists ID Gene Linked to Aggressive Liver Cancer
More Evidence Links BPA to Childhood Obesity
Tobacco Ads Spark Teen Smoking, Study Finds
Iodine Supplements May Be Too Much of a Good Thing
Scientists Find New Clues to Early Onset Alzheimer's
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Skepticism Needed When Buying Foods Labeled 'Healthy': Expert
Mammography Doesn't Reduce Breast Cancer Death Rates: U.K. Study
More Evidence Shows Breast-Feeding Helps Babies' Brains
Only 5 Percent of Restroom Patrons Wash Hands Properly, Study Finds
CDC: 87 Now Sickened in Hepatitis A Outbreak Tied to Frozen Berry Mix
Sleep Apnea May Boost Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Chronic Illness Afflicts Most Childhood-Cancer Survivors, Study Finds
Social Toll of Hearing Loss Could Be Cause for Alarm
Heavier Pregnant Women Tend to Deliver Prematurely
Blood Tests May Predict COPD Flare-Ups
Standard Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy as Good as Costlier Newcomer: Study
Health Highlights: June 11, 2013
Heading Soccer Balls Tied to Damaging Brain Changes
U.S. Ends Effort to Limit Access to 'Morning-After' Pill
Otzi the 'Iceman' May Have Had Brain Damage
College Kids Trend Toward Twitter, Adults Favor Facebook
Monday, June 10, 2013
More Doctors Starting to Favor 'Wrist Route' to Heart: Study
Cutting Unneeded CT Scans in Kids Could Lower Future Cancer Risk
Junk Food Bans Help Schoolkids Avoid Unhealthy Snacks: Study
Tweaking Dietary Fat Mix Might Boost Prostate Cancer Survival
Health Highlights: June 10, 2013
Nerve Stimulation Might Ease Fibromyalgia Pain
Designated Drivers Often Drink Themselves, Study Finds
Kids With Past Concussions Take Longer to Recover
Clumsiness in Some Elderly Tied to Brain Changes
Flu Shots at School Boost Vaccination Rates, Study Finds
Low Blood Sugar May Raise Dementia Risk in Diabetics: Study
Annual Dental Cleaning May Be Enough for Some: Study
Too Little Known on How Primary Care Docs Can Prevent Child Abuse
Hurricane Readiness Tips for Pregnant Women
Study: Low Blood Pressure May Weaken Brains of Some Heart Patients
Sunday, June 09, 2013
Prevent
Listeria
Infection This Summer
Healthy Grilling Tips for Summer Barbecues
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Drowning Prevention Measures to Keep Kids Safe in Water
Summer Camp Health Tips for Parents
Friday, June 07, 2013
Consistent Bedtime Helps People Stick With Sleep Apnea Treatment
Doctors Should Steer Conversation to Older Drivers: Study
What to Do When Lightning Strikes
Health Highlights: June 7, 2013
Even Mild Weight Loss May Lower Diabetes Risk in Obese Teens
Heart Device 'Shock' Anxiety May Hamper Sex Life
Pent-Up Stress Could Harm Health of Middle-Aged Women
Heavy Patients Trust Diet Advice From Overweight Docs Most: Study
Sleeping on Back to Prevent SIDS Doesn't Appear to Hurt Babies' Ability to Roll
For Alzheimer's Caregivers, a Much-Needed Break
Gene-Based Blood Test Might Help Spot Colon Cancer
Experts Dispel Common Melanoma Myths
Lightning Survivor Describes Her Ordeal
Women Better at Remembering Faces, Study Finds
Sleepy Men Might See Sexual Come-Ons Where None Exist
Poor Sleep May Worsen Heart Woes in Women, Study Finds
Thursday, June 06, 2013
FDA Panel Votes to Change Tight Restrictions on Diabetes Drug Avandia
Health Highlights: June 6, 2013
MERS Virus May Never Become Big Threat in U.S., Experts Say
Simple Mutations Could Make Flu Viruses More Deadly: Studies
Physically Active Jobs Tied to Unusual Amounts of Sleep
Depression Common in Those With PTSD, Study Finds
Autism, ADHD Often Occur Together, Research Shows
61 Now Sickened in Hepatitis A Outbreak Tied to Frozen Berry Mix
Hundreds Die From Extreme Heat Each Summer, CDC Warns
Pedometers Can Keep You Moving
Your Stroke Risk Can Shrink With 7 Lifestyle Changes
Tumor in Bone Shows Neanderthals Got Cancer Too
Football Concussion Risk Highest During Games, Not Practice: Study
Vision, Dyslexia Not Linked: Study
Windows Add to Office Workers' Well-Being, Study Finds
Low Breast-Feeding Rate Linked to Early Deaths, Illnesses: Study
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Almost Half of Cancer Doctors Report Symptoms of Burnout: Survey
Mind Control Moves Model Helicopter in Study
49 Now Sickened in Hepatitis A Outbreak Tied to Frozen Berry Mix
Recession Forced Cutbacks in Care for Special Needs Kids: Study
Alzheimer's Drugs May Benefit Heart, Study Finds
Blacks With Certain Gene Need Lower Doses of Warfarin: Study
4 Billion People Worldwide Have Untreated Cavities: Study
Stem Cell Therapy Cures Type 1 Diabetes in Mice
New Kind of Therapy Shows Early Promise in MS Patients
Irregular Heartbeat May Speed Memory Loss in Seniors
Court OKs Non-Prescription Sale of Certain 'Morning-After' Pills
Men Face Higher Risk of Infections Related to Health Care
'Sensory-Focused' Autism Therapy Shows Early Promise
Rape Survivors in War Zones May Benefit Most From Group Counseling
Scientists ID Gene Behind Early Onset Puberty
Health Highlights: June 5, 2013
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Many Young Breast Cancer Patients May Opt for a Mastectomy
Weight-Loss Surgery May Help Moderately Obese, Too
Fewer Families Struggling to Pay Medical Bills: CDC
Minorities Harmed Most By Fast-Food Outlets Near School: Study
Pace of New Drug Advances May Be Slowing, Study Finds
Health Highlights: June 4, 2013
Summer Deadliest Time of Year for Teen Drivers
Oklahoma Tornadoes a Reminder to Be Prepared
Aspirin Equals Pricier Blood Thinner for Preventing Clots: Study
Listeria Food Poisoning Hits Elderly, Moms-to-Be Hardest: CDC
Cancer Patients Often Shy Away From Talking About Costs
Fatigue Affects Baseball Players' Strike-Zone Judgment: Study
Can You Skip Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infection?
Weather Doesn't Trigger Fibromyalgia Symptoms, Study Finds
Smokers Cost Employers Thousands More Than Nonsmokers
Young Parents Don't Stress Over Kids' Media Use: Survey
Anxiety Often Plagues Cancer Survivors and Their Loved Ones
Monday, June 03, 2013
Skipping Meds May Raise Odds of ER Visits for Certain Medicare Patients
Daily Sunscreen Helps Middle-Aged Skin Stay Young: Study
Cholesterol Drugs Linked to Muscle, Joint Problems: Study
More Proof Healthy Living, Not Smoking Pay Off
Marriages Forged on the Internet May Last Longer
Website All About Child Health -- in Spanish
Infant Care May Help Explain Race-Linked Obesity Gap
U.S. Cancer Patients Suffering From Drug Shortages
Health Highlights: June 3, 2013
Many Black Women Prone to Gene-Driven Breast Cancer: Study
Fine-Tuning Breast Cancer Treatments: What Works Better?
Michael Douglas Blames His Throat Cancer on Oral Sex
New Drug May Help Fight Certain Advanced Lung Cancers
Whooping Cough Cases Rise as Parents Opt Out of Vaccine
More Kids Being Poisoned by Prescription Drugs: Study
More Men Taking Testosterone, But Risks Unclear
Vegetarians May Live Longer
Obama Calls for National Debate on Mental Health
Sunday, June 02, 2013
Drug May Work Against Advanced Thyroid Cancer
Experimental Drug Shows Benefits Against Melanoma in Early Study
Doubling Time on Tamoxifen Cuts Odds for Breast Cancer's Return: Study
Avastin May Boost Survival in Advanced Cervical Cancer: Study
Saturday, June 01, 2013
Immune-Based Drug Shows Promise Against Advanced Melanoma
New Drug May Slow Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Friday, May 31, 2013
Men in Red: Higher Testosterone Levels, Study Finds
Smaller Isn't Always Sexier for the Female Foot
Smartphone Apps Can Make Workouts More Fun
Poorer Patients Often Less Happy With Knee Replacement
Childhood Abuse Tied to Food Addiction in Women: Study
For Kids With Autism, a Day at the Races With NASCAR
Obese Patients May Be More Prone to 'Doctor Shopping'
Flip-Flops May Put You on Path to Foot Trouble
Medicare Solvent 2 Years Longer Than Expected: Report
Health Highlights: May 31, 2013
Many Parents Unaware of Teens' Abuse of ADHD Drugs
Research Shows How Ritalin Affects Brains of Kids With ADHD
Bullied Kids More Likely to Self-Harm as Teens
Experimental Drugs Show Promise Against Prostate Cancer
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Scientists Gauge Radiation Dose From Trip to Mars
Sunless Tanners Still a Tough Sell, Survey Finds
Women May Have Natural Defense Against Common STD
Joblessness Tied to Shortened Lifespans for Less-Educated Women
Prepping for a Colonoscopy: Why It's a Necessary Evil
Delaying Colonoscopy Puts Man in Grave Danger
Transfusions With Heart Surgery Might Raise Infection Risk
PTSD After Heart Attack Linked to Poor Sleep
1 in 5 Americans Goes to the ER Each Year: CDC
Scientists Spot Genes Tied to Success at School, College
In Dating Game, Narcissists Get the Girl
Health Highlights: May 30, 2013
Doubling Tamiflu Dose for Severe Flu Doesn't Help: Study
Advanced Heart Failure Still Kills 1 in 3 Within Three Years: Study
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
And America's Fittest City Is...
High Doses of Common Painkillers May Raise Risk for Heart Trouble
Kids With ADHD Less Able to Process Emotions During Sleep: Study
Man Relapsed After Treatment for Meningitis Tied to Tainted Injections
One in 600 Flights Involves Medical Emergency, Study Says
Deadly 'Super Bug' Controlled in Large Study of Hospitals
Word Tests at Age 2 Might Predict Gains for Kids With Autism, Study Finds
U.S. Imports Scarce Nutrition Drugs for Sick Babies
Weight Loss Might Ease Psoriasis, Study Hints
Thyroid Disorders Tied to Complications in Pregnancy
Apes Get Emotional When Choices Don't Pan Out
Most Docs OK With Medical Marijuana: Survey
Health Reform Saving Young Adults Millions for ER Care: Study
ADHD Meds Don't Raise Risk of Drug Abuse in Adulthood: Review
Health Highlights: May 29, 2013
Mental Ills in Kids With Epilepsy May Depend on Seizure Location
Mosquitoes With Altered Gene Can't Sniff People Out
Gene Therapy May Protect Against Flu Pandemics
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Health News Reports May Spur 'Symptoms' in Some People
Campaign Urges Smokers to Enlist Doctors' Help in Quitting
Alzheimer's Patients Mimic Emotions of Those Around Them: Study
Women's Weight-Loss Surgery May Benefit Later Offspring
New China Bird Flu May Be Resistant to Tamiflu
A Strong Marriage Can Shield Kids From Dad's Depression: Study
Talk Therapy Can Ease Depression, But No Single Type Deemed 'Best'
'Nano' Medicine Might Someday Free Diabetics From Daily Needles
Pesticide Exposure May Raise Parkinson's Risk, Study Suggests
Black Prostate Cancer Patients More Likely to Delay Treatment: Study
Health Highlights: May 28, 2013
More Booze in Movies for Kids, Study Finds
Involving Patients in Decisions Raises Health Care Costs, Study Finds
Victory Boosts Testosterone Levels, But Not Among Friends
Monday, May 27, 2013
Kids Poisoned by Medical Marijuana, Study Finds
Tots' Sleep Differences Due to Genes, Environment, Study Suggests
Military Families May Need Help With Mental Health
Task Force: Screen for Gestational Diabetes After 24 Weeks of Pregnancy
Sunday, May 26, 2013
As Summer Approaches, Experts Offer Tips on Preventing Skin Cancer
Lawn Mower Injuries Often Caused by Distraction
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Health Highlights: May 25, 2013
Hidden Dangers Dog Dog Parks
Seniors More Likely to Crash When Driving With Pet: Study
Friday, May 24, 2013
Top-Ranked Golfer Beats Scoliosis
Bowel Issues Affect 3 Out of 4 Pregnant Women
Storm Chasers: Born to Be Wild?
Common Supplement May Help Patients Fight Heart Failure
Common Glaucoma Drug May Cause Droopy Eyelids, Study Finds
High Cadmium Levels May Raise Risk for Dying From Liver Disease: Study
Low-Income, Minority Parents More Open to HPV Vaccine for Girls, Study Says
Monday Best Time for Hospitalization With Heart Failure, Study Says
Sleep Duration Linked to Suicidal Thoughts in People With Insomnia
Health Highlights: May 24, 2013
Sharp Rise in ICU Admissions From U.S. Emergency Rooms
Parents Underestimate Influence Over Teens' Substance Abuse: Survey
Many Medical Students Have Anti-Fat Bias, Study Finds
Thursday, May 23, 2013
How Many Calories in Your Fast-Food Meal? Guess Again
Could Statins Raise Diabetes Risk?
Diet Soda Habit as Bad for Teeth as Meth Addiction, Study Claims
Got an Itch? Mouse Study May Help Explain Why
Scientists Can't Replicate Surprising Finding on Alzheimer's Treatment
Shortage of Key Drug Hampering U.S. Efforts to Control TB: Report
Health Highlights: May 23, 2013
Statins May Hamper Workout Results
Chronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer: Study
Low Prenatal Iodine May Affect Child's Brain Development
U.S. School Kids Should Get Hour of Exercise Daily: Report
Too Few Kids Use Fast-Food Calorie Info, Study Finds
U.S. Teen Birth Rate Plummets: Report
People With Borderline Personality Disorder May Misinterpret Facial Emotions
Type 2 Diabetes Progresses Faster in Kids, Study Finds
Glucosamine Supplements Tied to Risk of Eye Condition
Modified Polio Virus May Help Fight Brain Tumors, Study Suggests
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Your Pooch Could Raise Your Home's Bacteria Count
Docs Use 3-D Printer to Create Lifesaving Airway Device for Infant
COPD May Be Over-Diagnosed Among Uninsured
More Kids Getting Donor Organs, But Gaps Persist, Study Finds
Children Who Have CT Scans May Face Higher Cancer Risk
CT Scans Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths, Study Confirms
Underactive Thyroid and Heart Failure a Bad Combination: Study
Fish Oil Pills Might Cut Diabetes Risk, Researchers Say
Scientists Map the Fungi on Your Feet
American Cancer Society Celebrates 100 Years of Progress
Simple Steps Can Protect Pets in Weather Disasters
Health Highlights: May 22, 2013
Cost of Treating Strokes in U.S. Could Soar to $180B Annually by 2030: Report
Abused Children at Risk for Obesity as Adults: Study
Having Both Migraines, Depression May Mean Smaller Brain
Migraine, Chronic Back Pain Tied to Higher Suicide Risk
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Depression May Raise Low Blood Sugar Risk in Diabetics
Americans Still Making Unhealthy Choices: CDC
Health Highlights: May 21, 2013
Racial Disparities Seen in U.S. Lung Cancer Treatment
Long-Term Use of Antibiotic May Help Those With COPD
Genes May Boost Woman's Risk of Postpartum Depression
Antidepressants May Be Helpful for Some Heart Patients: Study
Removing Tonsils Helps Kids With Sleep Apnea, Study Finds
Age, Other Illnesses May Make Prostate Cancer Treatment Unnecessary
Study Supports Using Low-Dose CT Scans to Spot Early Lung Cancer
Bed-Sharing Raises SIDS Risk Fivefold, Study Finds
Sleepless Nights May Hurt School Performance of Kids With Asthma
Pain a Common Problem for People With COPD
Weather Worries Can Threaten a Child's Mental Health
Student Suicide May Spur Similar Thoughts in Teens
COPD Patients May Do Fine With Shorter Course of Steroids
Monday, May 20, 2013
Study: Older Whooping Cough Vaccine More Effective
Many Can Blame Family for Their Bunions
Primary Care Docs Should Play Role in Kids' Dental Health, Experts Say
Weekend 'Catch-Up' Sleep May Cut Young Drivers' Crash Risk
Certain COPD Meds Might Raise Heart Risks, Study Says
Health Highlights: May 20, 2013
Women Less Likely to Get Trauma Center Care After Injury: Study
Revised Sunscreen Labels Should Help Consumers Make Wiser Choices
Newer, Pricier Prostate Cancer Radiation No Better Than Old: Study
Sugar Injections for Knee Arthritis May Ease Pain: Study
Sports May Be OK With Defibrillator, Study Says
Losing Weight May Ease Chronic Heartburn
ADHD in Childhood May Raise Risk for Obesity in Adulthood
Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
Favorite Music May Ease Anxiety in ICU Patients
Noise, Dirty Air May Be Double Whammy for the Heart
Living Near Major Roadways in Pregnancy Tied to Respiratory Woes in Children
Nighttime Docs at ICUs Don't Boost Patient Outcomes: Study
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Managing Seasonal Allergies
Sleep Apnea in Seniors Tied to Alzheimer's in Study
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Swallowing Magnets Can Be Fatal for Children
Extra Vitamin D May Ease Crohn's Symptoms, Study Finds
New Device May Show Doctors More of the Colon
Study Links Coffee to Lower Risk for Rare Liver Disease
Friday, May 17, 2013
Age Amplifies Damage From Obesity, Study Finds
Heart Attack? Doctors Soon May Have an App for That
Cellphone Use May Reveal Your 'Dominant Brain'
Health Highlights: May 17, 2013
HIV No Barrier to Getting Liver Transplant, Study Finds
Gay Actors Convincing in Heterosexual Roles
Is Menopause Overlooked in U.S. Medical Schools?
Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
Alcoholics Who Smoke May Face Early Brain Aging
College Women More Prone to Problem Drinking Than Men: Study
Control of Heart Risks May Vary Among Outpatient Practices
Teen Bullies May Turn to Crime as Adults
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Health Highlights: May 16, 2013
Heart Risks Last Beyond Hospital Discharge, Study Finds
High-Frequency Noise Boosts Math Skills in Study
Adult Children of Substance Abusers More Prone to Depression
Eyelash Extension Adhesives May Cause Bad Reactions
1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC
Many Public Pools Contaminated With Human Waste: CDC
Most Americans Say 'No' to Smoking in Their Homes, Cars
H1N1 Flu Virus Detected in Seals Off California Coast
New Drug May Help Immune System Fight Cancer
Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later
Living Near Fast-Food Outlets Might Boost Obesity Risk
Anti-Gay Bullying Tied to Teen Depression, Suicide
Infections From Tainted Spine Injections Continue to Baffle Investigators
Depression May Boost Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women, Too
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Angelina Jolie Will Have Ovaries Removed to Lower Chances of Cancer: Report
Cancer Patients May Face Higher Bankruptcy Odds
Noisy Operating Rooms May Jeopardize Patient Safety
Public Funding Spurs Couples to Seek Fertility Treatment
Get Fit in Middle Age to Cut Heart Failure Risk, Study Says
Scientists Use Cloning Technique to Produce Human Stem Cells
Gene Variations May Explain Weight Gain Among Men, Women
Health Highlights: May 15, 2013
FDA: Lower Ambien's Dose to Prevent Drowsy Driving
Some Types of Skin Cancer Linked to Lower Chances of Alzheimer's
Yoga May Help Ease High Blood Pressure, Study Finds
People With High Blood Pressure May Crave Salt
Cellphone Calls During Blood Pressure Readings May Skew Results
FDA Approves New Drug to Fight Advanced Prostate Cancer
Young Women Less Healthy Than Men Before Heart Attack: Study
Multiple Head Injuries Raise Soldiers' Suicide Risk, Study Finds
Sugary Sodas, Fruit Punches May Raise Kidney Stone Risk: Study
Doctors Reluctant to Expand Nurse Practitioners' Role: Survey
Erectile Dysfunction Tied to Long-Term Narcotic Use in Men
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Materials in Some Household Products Tied to Lung Damage
Combo Drug Therapy May Work Best to Strengthen Bones: Study
Most Americans Should Eat Less Salt: Report
Angelina Jolie Has Preventive Double Mastectomy
Kids With Autism May Perceive Movement More Quickly
Alligator Study Gives Clues to Regrowing Lost Teeth
CDC Guidelines Could Cut Bloodstream Infections From Dialysis
Even Low Levels of Lead Hamper Kindergartners' Reading Skills: Study
Experimental Drug Seems to Aid Memory in Mice With Alzheimer's
Living Near Heavy Traffic May Harm Kidney Function
Health Highlights: May 14, 2013
Procedure for Incontinence in Women May Lose Effectiveness With Time
Metformin Won't Aid Breast Cancer Survival in Diabetics
'Nonsmoking' Hotel Rooms May Not Fully Protect Guests
No Drop in Teens' Use of 'Smokeless' Tobacco
Costlier Heart Device May Not Be Worth It, Study Suggests
Hysterectomy May Not Raise Heart Risks After All: Study
Monday, May 13, 2013
Many U.S. Kids Victims of Violence, Abuse: Survey
Size of Frontal Lobes May Not Matter for Brain Power: Study
Daily Gene Rhythms May Be Off in Depressed People
Agent Orange Tied to Lethal Prostate Cancer
A Little Formula Might Help Breast-Feeding for Some Babies
Nearly Half of High Schoolers Text While Driving: Survey
Brain Anatomy in Dyslexics Varies By Gender, Study Finds
Typical Restaurant Meal Loaded With Fats, Salt, Calories: Studies
How to Quickly Spot Signs of Stroke: Experts
New Guidelines Say Doctors Should Screen All Adults for 'Risky' Drinking
Rich 'Cougar,' 'Sugar Daddy' Stereotypes Might Not Mirror Reality
Creative Arts May Help Cancer Patients Cope
Health Highlights: May 13, 2013
Healthy Lifestyle May Offset Job Stress, Study Finds
Unusual Heat May Have Boosted West Nile Virus Last Year: CDC
Kids' Reading, Math Skills Tied to Future Success
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Scientists Discover More Genetic Clues to Testicular Cancer
Many Heart Defects Aren't Inherited, Study Finds
Saturday, May 11, 2013
More Time in Gym Class Equals Stronger Kids
Grilling Tips to Cut Colon Cancer Risk
Friday, May 10, 2013
Health Highlights: May 10, 2013
Testosterone Supplements May Hurt Male Fertility, Study Finds
Allergies May Boost Severity of Lung Disease
Obesity Crisis May Be Fueling Big Jump in Sleep Apnea Cases
Dog DNA May Yield Clues to Human Eczema
Insomnia Hints at Future Hospitalization
Good Diet Helps People Manage Celiac Disease
Exercise May Ease Pain of Fibromyalgia, Study Suggests
Study Claims Marijuana Tied to Lower Bladder Cancer Risk
When Teen Dating Turns Abusive and Violent
Estrogen Levels Tied to Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death in Study
Yet Another Reason to Avoid Fatty Foods: Fatigue
Same-Sex Relationships Pose Abuse Risks, Too
Look for New, Improved Sunscreen Labels
Vaccine to Fight Heroin Addiction Shows Promise in Rats
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Wireless Pacemaker Shows Promise in Early Study
Eating Peppers Tied to Lower Parkinson's Risk, Study Finds
Everyday Noise Levels May Affect the Heart
Health Highlights: May 9, 2013
Swimming Pools May Pose Hazard for People With Heart Devices
Pregnancy Adds Challenge for Teens Treated for Drug Abuse, Report Says
Fatal Crashes Involving Cellphone Use May Be Under-Reported
Socializing May Ease Pain of Breast Cancer
Pets a Boon for the Human Heart, Cardiologists Say
Bacteria in Baby's Belly May Influence Growth, Study Says
Red Hair Pigment Might Raise Melanoma Risk: Study
iPads Could Affect Implanted Heart Devices, Early Study Finds
Gene Discovery May Offer Breakthrough for Rare Leukemia
Violent Video Games May Numb Players to Brutality, Study Finds
Many Seniors Suffer Mental Decline in Silence: CDC
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Could Adaptable Bacteria Cause Repeat Urinary Tract Infections?
Reducing Respiratory Virus in Preemies Lessens Wheezing: Study
Scientists Explore Secrets of the Well-Hit Fastball
High Blood Sugar May Add to Alzheimer's Risk: Study
Study Sees Link Between Mom's Flu, Bipolar Risk for Children
Treatment for Painful Curved Penis Shows Promise
Birth Rates Good After Implanting 1 Embryo, Study Finds
Researchers Pinpoint Cause of Port-Wine Stain Birthmarks
Fish Oil Supplements Don't Protect Against Heart Trouble: Study
Gene Discoveries Give Hope Against 'Brittle Bone' Disease
Money Motivates Weight Loss -- One Step at a Time
Just How Might Exercise Lower Breast Cancer Risk?
Immune Cell Discovery May One Day Lead to Herpes Vaccine: Study
Health Highlights: May 8, 2013
Fast Food Hasn't Gotten Much Healthier, Study Says
Hospital Bills Can Vary Widely, Even in Same Cities
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Synthetic Pot Use Can Mimic Symptoms of Prenatal Disorder
Sleep Woes Tied to Prostate Cancer Risk in Study
For Pregnant Smokers, Vitamin C Might Help Babies' Lungs
Programming Implanted Defibrillators to React More Slowly Might Be Safer: Study
Some Antidepressants May Raise Risk for Gastro Infection
Cholesterol Drugs Might Boost Kidney Cancer Survival
Half of People With Hepatitis C Don't Complete Needed Tests: CDC
Prostate Cancer May Be Deadlier for the Uninsured
Health Highlights: May 7, 2013
Some Blackboard Chalks Might Spur Allergies in Kids: Study
Docs Should Ask Heart Patients About Quality of Life
Buying Testosterone Supplements Online Can Be Risky
Gasoline Poisonings in Kids Spike During Summer: Study
Magnesium-Rich Food May Help Keep Kids' Bones Strong
Monday, May 06, 2013
Flu Vaccine Safe for Kids With Crohn's, Colitis: Study
Want Tots Without Allergies? Try Sucking on Their Pacifiers
Most Men With Erectile Dysfunction Don't Seem to Get Treatment
Blacks May Face Higher Risk of MS Than Whites
Living Long May Protect Against Early Alzheimer's, Study Finds
Hungry Shoppers Pile High-Calorie Foods in Their Carts
FDA Warns Pregnant Women About Migraine Drugs
Health Highlights: May 6, 2013
Hospitals Enact Policies to Curb Early Childbirth
Study Links Timing of ER Visit to Prostate Cancer Survival Odds
Can High-Protein, Low-Carb Diet Boost Fertility Treatment?
Many Parents Texting, Phoning While Driving Their Kids: Survey
FDA Proposes Tougher Warnings for Tanning Beds
Flame-Retardant Chemicals Could Be Toxic to Kids
Pediatricians Endorse New Acne Treatment Guidelines
High School Football Players Often Not Deterred by Head Injury
Many Suicidal Kids Have Access to Guns at Home: Study
Sunday, May 05, 2013
Omega-3s No Help Against Age-Linked Eye Trouble: Study
School Sports May Cut Rates of Violence, Bullying Among Teens
16 Percent of U.S. High Schoolers Victims of Cyberbullying: Study
More Kids Diagnosed With Mental Health Disabilities, Study Finds
Saturday, May 04, 2013
Most Docs Don't Follow ADHD Treatment Guidelines for Preschoolers: Study
No Need to Toss Your Child's Toothbrush After Strep Throat, Study Suggests
Death Rate Dropping for Children on Dialysis: Study
More Than 4 in 10 U.S. Teens Text While Driving: Survey
Friday, May 03, 2013
Health Highlights: May 3, 2013
Exercise May Lower Older Women's Risk for Kidney Stones
Testicular Cancer on Rise in U.S., Especially Among Hispanic Men
