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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Burnt-Out Nurses Linked to More Hospital Infections
Even Mild Depression, Anxiety Hurts the Heart: Study
Love Knows No Gender Difference
New Seal Flu Could Pose Threat to Humans
Health Highlights: July 31, 2012
Shots Should Be on College Kids' Back-to-School List
Imaging Tests Up Among Advanced Cancer Patients
More Americans Have at Least 2 Chronic Health Issues: CDC
Menstrual Cycles May Affect Women's Shopping Patterns
Rising Cigarette Prices May Be Incentive to Quit
Depression Rates Rise for Girls During Teen Years
Smile! It Might Lower Your Stress Level, Study Shows
Less Invasive Surgery Safe for Harvesting Bypass Veins: Study
Genes May Be Key for Patients With Multiple Colon Polyps
Cataract Surgery May Cut Risk of Hip Fracture
Is 'Improved' Vaccine Causing Whooping Cough Outbreaks?
Monday, July 30, 2012
Booze, Energy Drinks, Casual Sex Combo Common in College: Study
Scientists ID New Gene Linked to Vision Loss in Infants
Health Highlights: July 30, 2012
'Obese' Label May Not Apply to Heavy Ex-NFL Players
Heart Defect at Birth Signals Need to Check for Other Disorders: AHA
Coordinated Care Boosts Cardiac Arrest Survival: Study
'Women and Children First?' Not So, Says Study
Alcohol
Is
a Social Lubricant, Study Confirms
More College Women Smoking Hookahs
New Guidelines Say No to Screening EKGs for Low-Risk Patients
Humans Might Be Hard-Wired to 'Love Thy Neighbor'
HPV Test Beats Pap Long-Term: Study
Mental Abuse of Kids Leaves Lifelong Scars
Abandoning PSA Screening Could Cost Lives: Study
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Teething Baby? Avoid Benzocaine, FDA Says
Scientists Uncover Gene Variation Linked to Melanoma
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Experts Offer Tips to Cut Kids' Screen Time During Summer
Friday, July 27, 2012
Health Highlights: July 27, 2012
What's That Symptom? Experts Warn of Self-Diagnosis Via the Web
Most Prostate Cancer Patients Don't Die From the Disease: Study
Sex Life of Diabetic Women May Suffer
Childbirth After 30 Lowers Risk of Endometrial Cancer: Study
Smoking Tied to Risk for Hepatitis Return After Liver Transplant
Poor Sleep Ups Odds for Nursing Home Care, Study Finds
Weight Control Can Cut Women's Diabetes Risk, Study Shows
'Macho' Men Do Worse in Couples When the Woman Earns More
Women May Fare Worse Than Men After Stroke
Only 1 in 4 Americans With HIV Has Virus Under Control: CDC
Olympic-Class Athletes Abound in Animal Kingdom
The Care and Feeding of Olympic Athletes
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Certain Tick Bites Might Spur Red Meat Allergy
Flu Cases From County Fair Traced to Pigs
Why Johnny Can't Run
Illegal 'Bath Salts' Mimic Cocaine in the Brain: Study
Could Germs on Your Skin Be Good for You?
The 'Five Second Rule' Is a Myth
Yoga Might Help With Stroke Rehab
HIV Undetectable in 2 Men After Bone Marrow Transplants: Study
More Evidence That Shift Work Might Raise Heart Risks
Health Highlights: July 26, 2012
Body Language of Triumph Will Be on Display at Olympics
Could Gene Doping Be Part of Future Olympics?
Writing Using the Eyes Might Help Paralyzed Communicate
Experimental Drug Suppresses Appetite in Mice: Study
Using Exhaust Fan on a Gas Stove Cuts Pollution: Study
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
London Smog May Be Tough on Olympians
Airports in N.Y., L.A., Hawaii Deemed Worst for Pandemic Spread
If Colonoscopy Picks Up Cancer Risk, Get Next Screen in 5 Years: Study
High-Tech CT Scan May Get People With Chest Pain Home Faster
Nothing Natural About Dietary Supplement DMAA: Study
Cancer Drug May Flush Out 'Hidden' HIV: Study
Experimental Chemical Helps Blind Mice See
Teen Doing Well 2 Years After Stem Cell Windpipe Transplant
Lab-Grown Blood Vessels May Improve Heart Bypass
People With Darker Skin Still at Risk for Melanoma
Health Highlights: July 25, 2012
More Drug Trials Needed for Conditions Affecting Kids: Review
Untreated Heartburn May Raise Risk for Esophageal Cancer, Study Says
Incan Girl's Mummy Yields Evidence of Respiratory Woes
Expanding Access to Medicaid Would Save Lives: Study
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Child Abuse Linked to Higher Odds for Cancer as Adult
33 Sickened by Salmonella Linked to Ground Beef: CDC
1 in 20 Cases of Melanoma Linked to Tanning Beds: Study
Physical Ailments Take Toll on Mental Health: Study
Medical Group Notes Key Elements of Well-Woman Exams
Black Teens in Public Housing Twice As Likely to Smoke: Study
Teaching Young Hockey Players to Body Check Doesn't Cut Injury Risk
Obese Kids May Be at Higher Risk for Heart Disease
Survey Finds Big Drop in Sexual Activity Among Black Teens
More Than a Third of Births 'Unintended': CDC
Health Highlights: July 24, 2012
Adding More Neurosurgeons Could Cut Traffic Deaths: Study
Need to Get Walking More? Clip on a Pedometer
Neglect May Harm Brain Growth in Children
Monday, July 23, 2012
Young Cancer Patients Often Lack Support: Study
Antioxidants Might Help Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk, Study Suggests
NYC Ban on Super-Sized Sodas Would Cut Consumers' Calories: Study
All HIV Patients Should Take Meds Early On, Experts Now Say
Health Highlights: July 23, 2012
Black American Men Have High Rates of HIV Infection: Study
Joint Replacement Boosts Heart Attack Risk Right After Surgery: Study
Stem Cells Show Promise as Heart Failure Treatment
Many Teens With High Blood Pressure Don't Get Needed Tests
Heavy Drinking in Pregnancy Linked to Host of Problems in Children
YouTube Videos Might Help Ease Form of Vertigo
Doctors Spar Over Cholesterol Screening in Kids
Parents of Severely Disabled Kids Say They Enrich Their Lives
Women With HIV May Not Have Higher Cervical Cancer Risk: Study
'Toe-Walking' More Common in Kids With Mental Woes: Study
Pre-Season Fitness Not a Factor in Collegiate Sports Injury Risk
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Not All HIV Patients in U.S. Show Same Characteristics: Study
Decisions About Condom Use Among Gay Couples Vary by Race
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Mom's HIV Drugs May Pass to Baby in Womb, Breast-Feeding
Beware of the Potato Salad: Preventing Foodborne Illness in Summer
Friday, July 20, 2012
Simple Measures May Curb Excessive Weight Gain in Pregnancy
Many Americans Not Prepared for Disasters: Poll
Serious Mental Illness Tied to Higher Cancer, Injury Risk: Studies
FDA Gives Nod to New Breast Cancer Drug
Doctors Tend to Share Patients With Similar Colleagues
Health Highlights: July 20, 2012
Older Americans See Better Today, Study Finds
Childhood Abuse Linked to Diabetes, Heart Disease in Middle-Aged Women
Vitamin D May Delay Deterioration of Smokers' Lungs: Study
The Health Benefits, and Risks, of Alcohol
Alcohol Poses Serious Risks for Those With Diabetes
Biology Leaves Gay Men Highly Vulnerable to HIV: Study
HPV Might Raise Risk of Form of Skin Cancer
Genes Influence Whether Psych Drugs Lead to Weight Gain
Many Medicaid Patients Skip Drugs That Could Prevent Heart Trouble
Work-Linked Sleep Loss May Harm Police Officers' Health
Talk to Your Kids About the Colorado Killings
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Health Highlights: July 19, 2012
Disabled Americans Battle for Access to Hotel Pools
Scientists Map Genomes of One Man's Sperm
1 in 13 Pregnant Women Drinks, CDC Says
Autumn Birthday Ups Odds of Living to 100: Study
Cervical Cancer Spotted Later in Women Without Health Insurance
Tornadoes Don't Have to Be Deadly, Experts Say
Dad's Early Engagement With Son May Shape Behavior Later
Fatal Car Crashes Less Likely in Major Cities, CDC Study Finds
Whooping Cough Cases Reaching Record Highs: CDC
Stressful Jobs Linked to Heart Woes in Women
Ahead of AIDS Conference, New Reasons for Hope
Kids' Sexual Behavior Influenced by Movie Scenes: Study
2 New Weight-Loss Drugs Won't Reverse U.S. Obesity Crisis
Monkey Study Suggests Long-Term Use of ADHD Drugs Safe
Medicare Beats Private Plans for Patient Satisfaction: Survey
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Infection With 2 HIV Strains Slows Disease Progression
Sugary Drinks Not Replacing Milk as Kids Age: Study
Reducing Ozone Limits Would Save Lives, Report States
Alcohol May Not Be Kind to the Aging Brain
Adding Vitamin B12 to Standard Drugs Might Help Fight Hepatitis C
Surgery Not Best Option for Early Stage Prostate Cancers: Study
Scientists Say Blood Test May Help Predict Alzheimer's
Inactivity May Kill as Many Worldwide as Smoking: Report
Study Gives First Evidence That Adult Human Lungs Can Regrow
'Exposure Therapy' May Be Option for Kids' Egg, Milk Allergies
Health Highlights: July 18, 2012
Alzheimer's Drug Shows Promise in Early Trial
Home-Based Care Teams Offer Help for Those With Dementia
Mouse With Human-Like Immune System Could Advance AIDS Research
Colon, Rectal Cancers Seem to Be Same Disease
Cost Keeps Many Americans From Good Dental Care: Report
Certain Heart Meds May Give Chemo a Boost
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
FDA Bans BPA From Baby Bottles, Sippy Cups
Health Highlights: July 17, 2012
U.S. Doctors Embracing Electronic Health Records: Survey
11 Countries Now Restrict Indoor Tanning Before Age 18
Alzheimer's Treatment Shows Promise in Small, 3-Year Trial
Study Ties Infant Birth Weight to Mothers' Breast Cancer Risk
Sodium Buildup in Brain Linked to Disability in MS Patients
Incontinence Affects Young Childless Women, Too
Weight-Loss Surgery May Not Cut Medical Costs: Study
Japan Nuke Disaster Will Kill Up to 1,300 People Worldwide, Study Estimates
FDA Approves 2nd New Weight-Loss Drug
Hospitals for Poor May Struggle Further Under Health Care Reform
Preventive Measures Pay Off for Those at Risk of Stroke
Mammograms Have 'Limited or No Effect' on Breast Cancer Deaths: Study
Milk Thistle of Little Help Against Hepatitis C: Study
Drug Widely Used to Treat MS May Not Slow Progression
Mom's Pot Use Doubles Risk of 'Preemie' Birth: Study
Can a Parent's Job Raise Odds for Birth Defects in Baby?
Monday, July 16, 2012
High Blood Pressure May Protect Some Frail Elderly: Study
Guidelines Issued for New Blood Thinner Brilinta
Every 3 Years Is Best for Stomach Cancer Tests: Study
Health Highlights: July 16, 2012
New York's Trans-Fat Ban Is Working: Study
Patients' Skin Cells Yield Research Model for Alzheimer's
Even Slight Mental Decline Can Harm Health, Studies Suggest
Black Patients More Apt to Have Voice Box Removed When Cancer Strikes
Expert Panel Suggests PSA Test May Benefit Some Men
Poor Sleep May Age Your Brain
Plastics Chemical in Dental Fillings Might Affect Children's Behavior: Study
Large Breasts Can Take Mental, Physical Toll on Teens
Preschool TV Habits Linked to 4th-Grade Waist Size, Fitness
Obesity Might Hinder Treatment of Some Breast Cancers
Child Abuse Rises When Economy Sags: Study
Playing Several Sports Keeps Kids Slimmer: Study
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Faltering Steps May Indicate Oncoming Dementia
Exercise Can Shield the Aging Brain, Studies Show
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Choosing Sunscreen? How to Decode the Labels
Safe Composting Tips for People With Food Allergies
Friday, July 13, 2012
Hepatitis C Virus Levels Higher in Certain Injection Drug Users
Annual Report on U.S. Kids' Health a Mixed Bag
Phobic Anxiety May Link to Premature Aging
Police Work Takes Heavy Health Toll: Study
20% of U.S. Women Uninsured in 2010, Up From 15% in 2000: Report
Gut Microbes Might Reflect Health, Diet of Older Adults
Study Ties Chemicals in Beauty Products to Women's Diabetes Risk
Improve Care for Veterans With PTSD: Report
Schizophrenia in Movies: Don't Believe Everything You See
Health Highlights: July 13, 2012
Common Hip Disorder May Raise Risk for Sports Hernia
Obesity Alone May Not Hurt Kids' Classroom Performance
Weight-Loss Keys: Food Journals, Eating In, Not Skipping Meals
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Exercise, Meditation Can Beat Back Cold, Flu, Study Finds
Money Woes Weaken the Institution of Marriage: Study
Surge Seen in Concussions Among College Football Players
Health Highlights: July 12, 2012
'Beige' Fat Joins Brown Fat as Potential Weight-Loss Target
BPA Substitute Lurks in Paper Money, Receipts
Gene Mutation Linked to Facial, Skull Abnormalities
Electric Fans May Have No Effect in Extreme Heat: Study
Reused Vials, Unsafe Injections Threatening Patients: CDC
Heavier Friends Might Widen Your Waistline: Study
CDC Warns of Another Emerging Tick-Borne Threat
Dad's Smarts May Mean More to His Son's Success Than His Money
Babies Born to Obese Mothers May Have Low Iron: Study
Climate Change May Cut Cows' Milk Production in South
Home Elder Care: Buyer, Beware
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
HIV Drug May Prevent Bone Marrow Transplant Complication
Scientists Pinpoint Antibody That May Be Specific to MS Patients
Drive-Through Flu Shot a Safe Bet: Study
Brain Scans Using New Dye May Predict Alzheimer's
Does Stress Management Slow MS?
Studies Show Value of AIDS Drugs as Prevention
Health Highlights: July 11, 2012
Ladies, Drink to Your (Bone) Health
Diet, Weight Loss Ease Menopause Symptoms: Study
Antiobiotic Resistance Spikes During Flu Season
Disabled Kids 4 Times More Likely to Suffer Violence: Study
Caffeine in Pregnancy Won't Harm Offspring: Study
'Abuse-Resistant' Oxycontin May Be Driving Addicts to Heroin
Timeline Detected for Rare, Early Alzheimer's
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Teens' Lifestyle Choices Affect Their Blood Pressure
Health Highlights: July 10, 2012
No Dip in Cancer Screening for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
H1N1 Flu Vaccine Safe for Expectant Moms, Offspring: Study
Motherhood, Breast-Feeding May Affect Long-Term Weight
Aging Boomers' Mental Health Woes Will Swamp Health System: Report
Selflessness Can Threaten Clergy Members' Health
Kids' Track Injuries Surge in US
Math Anxiety Takes Bigger Toll on Girls: Study
Hospitals Often Not Alerted About Incoming Stroke Patients
Dutch Euthanasia Rates Unchanged After Legalization
Moderate Drinking May Cut Women's Odds for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Study
Quitting Smoking
Does
Mean Weight Gain for Many: Study
Hi-Tech Advances May Improve Diabetics' Lives
Cell-Based 'Tracking Devices' Might Help Monitor Treatments
Monday, July 09, 2012
First Is Viewed as Best When Making Quick Decisions
Babies With Pets Not Dogged by Colds: Study
Expensive, Drug-Emitting Stents May Be Overused: Study
Major Medical Groups Back Sweeteners as Diet Aid
What Makes the End-of-Life Experience Peaceful?
New Guidelines Issued for Biopsy Use in Melanoma Patients
Stroke Patients Hospitalized on Weekends Don't Seem to Do As Well
Teach Prescribers About Dangers of Long-Acting Pain Meds: FDA
More Proof Cranberry Juice Thwarts Infection
Uncircumcised Boys at Higher Risk for Infection: Study
Medical Groups Agree on Use of Hormone-Replacement Therapy
Want to Live Longer? Turn Off That TV and Stand Up
Nutrient Drink Might Boost Memory in Early Alzheimer's: Study
HPV Vaccine Reducing Infections, Even Among Unvaccinated: Study
Health Highlights: July 9, 2012
U.S. High Schools Lax in Preventing Dating Abuse: Study
Sunday, July 08, 2012
Tips for Memorable Family Road Trips
Sunburn May Help Rid Body of Radiation-Damaged Cells
Saturday, July 07, 2012
Keep Infants Out of Sun and Heat, Experts Warn
Friday, July 06, 2012
Ovarian Transplants May Preserve Fertility in Young Cancer Survivors
Health Highlights: July 6, 2012
Dogs May Mourn as Deeply as Humans Do
Many Hospitalized Kids Struggle With Pain
Report Calls for Counseling Guidelines for Treating Transgender People
Parenthood Seems to Protect Against Catching Colds: Study
Infant Formula Can Be a Major Source of BPA: Experts
Parkinson's Patients Experience Declines Years Before Diagnosis
Can Fertility Treatments Influence Later Breast Cancer Risk?
Scientists Use Stem Cells to Mimic Huntington's Disease
Meditation Method a Matter of Taste
Simple Steps Can Shield Children From Dog Bites
3-D Movies: Thrills and Ills
Thursday, July 05, 2012
Deadly Black Widow Spider Edged Aside in California
Could the Naked Mole Rat Hold Secrets to Longevity?
Racial Gap in Kids' Dental Care Vanishing: Study
300,000 People in U.S. Living With Chagas Disease: Report
Myelodysplastic Syndrome Linked to Abnormal Stem Cells
Extra Pounds May Offer Protection to Heart Failure Patients
Treating Irritable Bowel Poses Challenges
California Woman Finds Ways to Control IBS
Flip-Flops: Your Arch Enemy?
Health Highlights: July 5, 2012
Parents Key to Whether Kids Get Enough Exercise, Studies Find
Keeping Kids Safe on Roller Coasters and Other Thrill Rides
U.S. Schools Throwing the Book at Unhealthy Drinks
Explorers on Ill-Fated 1910 Polar Expedition Died of Starvation
Wednesday, July 04, 2012
Post-Op Delirium's Toll on Mental Function May Linger: Study
Higher Doses of Vitamin D Prevent Fractures in Older Women
Leave 4th of July Fireworks to Professionals
Single-Embryo IVF Cuts Risk to Baby: Study
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Exercise Might Keep Menopausal Hot Flashes at Bay
Special-Ed Students at Greater Risk of Bullying, Being Bullied: Study
Having a Blast on the Fourth? Keep Fido Safe
Some Crash-Avoidance Systems May Work Better Than Others
Summer Is Peak Time for Teens to Try Drugs, Alcohol: Report
More Genes Linked to Osteoarthritis Identified
Another Study Links Diabetes Drug Actos to Bladder Cancer
Half of Heart Patients Make Mistakes With Their Meds: Study
Health Highlights: July 3, 2012
Massage Right After Muscle Injury May Boost Healing
'Superbug' MRSA Making a Retreat in Communities
Shingles Vaccine Safe for Those With Autoimmune Diseases: Study
Methadone for Pain Relief Leading Cause of Fatal Overdoses: CDC
Heavy Coffee Intake May Affect Fertility Treatments: Study
Monday, July 02, 2012
Botox May Ease Tremors in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Chronic Pain May Depend on Emotional Reaction to Injury
'Virtual' Colonoscopy Safe, Effective for Medicare Patients: Study
Spanking Batters Kids' Mental Health: Study
5 Million 'Test Tube' Babies Born to Date
It's Not So Much the Heat, It's the Lack of Power
Gel Shows Promise as Future Male Contraceptive
Family History of Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder May Up Kids' Risk for Autism
Antipsychotic Drugs Linked to Higher Odds for Diabetes in Pregnancy
Medicare Coverage Gap May Cause Seniors to Forgo Antidepressants
More Than 1 in 4 Teens Have 'Sexted': Study
Dangerous Rage May Be Common Among U.S. Teens
Health Highlights: July 2, 2012
Kids Born Even a Little Early Have Lower School Scores: Study
Poor Sleep Affects Immune System Much Like Physical Stress
No Health Risk When Jehovah's Witnesses Refuse Blood: Study
Coffee May Cut Your Risk for Common Form of Skin Cancer
Sunday, July 01, 2012
Maintain Heart Health During Summer
