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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Too Much Sitting Could Court Diabetes, Study Finds

Eating Out Can Hurt Heart Health, Expert Warns

Ultrasound Allows Early Detection of Fluid in Dialysis Patients' Lungs

1 in 5 Americans Knows a Victim of Gun Violence: Poll

Video Games May Sharpen Focusing Skills in Kids With Dyslexia

Are Trusting Friendships Easier Between Straight Women, Gay Men?

Blocked Heart Arteries May Be Key Risk Factor for Stroke

Fiscal Standoff Could Cause Financial Pain for Health Care

Higher Indoor Humidity Levels Might Slow Flu's Spread

Health Highlights: Feb. 28, 2013

When Kids Exercise More, Their Grades Might Rise Too

More Regular Meals May Improve Dementia Care

With Acne, Bacteria Strain on Your Skin May Be Culprit

Man Who Got Smallpox Vaccine Passes Milder Infection to Sex Partner: CDC

Boosting Patients' Well-Being During Cancer Treatment

More Evidence That Smoking Raises Breast Cancer Risk

One in Five U.S. Smokers Has Tried an 'E-Cigarette'

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Diabetes Doesn't Seem to Raise Risks After Knee Replacement

Animals May Boost Social Interaction in Kids With Autism

No Risks to Pregnancy Seen With Morning Sickness Drug

Artificial Pancreas Worked Overnight on Kids With Type 1 Diabetes

Sibling's Death May Boost Your Own Risk of Dying From Heart Attack: Study

Foods Might Serve Up High Levels of Chemicals Found in Plastics

Shared Genes May Link ADHD, Autism and Depression

Health Highlights: Feb. 27, 2013

U.S. Teen Birth Rates Highest in Rural Areas, Research Shows

Before Deciding on Breast Implants, Consider FDA Precautions

Leukemia Patients Get Treatment Boost From Donors' Immune Cells

Costs of ER Visits Vary in U.S., Study Finds

Countries With More Sugar in Food Supply Have More Diabetes

Cohabiting Same-Sex Couples Report Worse Health Than Married Heterosexuals

Dog Study Raises Prospect of Biological Pacemaker for Humans

Brain Connections Differ in Children With Autism

Babies Born to Obese Women Show Thicker Arteries: Study

Experimental Vitiligo Treatment Shows Promise in Mice

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Most New Mothers Skip Sex for at Least 6 Weeks After Childbirth

H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Tied to Sleep Disorder in British Children

Depressed Patients May Gain From Self-Help Books, Websites

Niacin-Statin Combo May Cause Side Effects for Heart Patients

Mother's Drinking Increases Risk of Infant's Death: Study

Iron-Rich Diet Might Ease PMS Misery

Health Highlights: Feb. 26, 2013

Can Therapy Dogs Help Kids With Autism?

Gene Disorder Screen Benefits Baby Boys, Girls Equally: Study

Smaller Aortic Aneurysms May Require Less Frequent Monitoring

More Younger Women Diagnosed With Advanced Breast Cancer: Study

Heart Failure Drug May Only Help Heart's Function, Not Symptoms

Soccer Kicks Up Activity Level of Overweight Kids: Study

'Worried Well' Often Ignore Negative Test Results: Study

FDA Approves Drug for Older Women Experiencing Painful Sex

Obesity, Exercise May Affect Risk for Key Type of Colon Cancer

Lack of Sleep May Lead to Junk-Food Bingeing

Monday, February 25, 2013

Sleep Deprivation May Disrupt Your Genes

C-Section May Raise Child's Risk of Allergies, Asthma: Study

Primary Care Doctors Can Make the Wrong Call

CPR Training Should Focus on High-Risk Neighborhoods: Experts

Newest Diabetes Drugs Linked to Higher Pancreatitis Risk

Teen Pregnancy-Prevention Program Works, Study Says

Pediatricians Say No to Expulsions, Suspensions at Schools

Allergy 'Rescue' Shots May Work Better in Lower Thigh of Overweight Kids

Healthy Older Women Advised Against Taking Calcium

Health Highlights: Feb. 25, 2013

Experts Dispute Value of Checking Kids' Blood Pressure

Without Laws, Many Tanning Salons Would Allow Kids: Study

Pediatrics Group Issues New Ear Infection Guidelines

Climate Change May Threaten Worker Health, Productivity, Study Says

Poll: Many Americans Don't See Their Kids as Overweight

Slow-Growing Babies Nearly Catch Up With Peers by Teens

Another Study Says Mediterranean Diet Good for the Heart

Sunday, February 24, 2013

FDA Panel Backs Brain Stimulator for Epilepsy

Food Allergies Tied to Impaired Growth in Kids

Scientists Pinpoint How Deep Brain Stimulation Eases OCD

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Exercise Safety Tips for People With Heart Disease

Childhood Allergies May Be Affected by Race, Genetics

Friday, February 22, 2013

Relationship Worries Can Make You Sick

Plastics Chemical BPA Common in 'Preemie' ICU: Study

'Smarter Lunchroom' May Lead to Healthier Choices

Parents: Revealing Your Past Smoking, Pot Use May Not Help Your Kids

Help on Horizon for Cats With Arthritis

Common Sense Approaches May Stem ICU Delirium

A Few Extra Pounds May Harm Lung Function in Black, Hispanic Kids

Heartburn Meds May Often Be Taken for Too Long, at Too-High Doses

Breast Reconstruction Using Women's Own Tissue Appears Safe: Study

Children Born With Heart Defects Show Growth Lags 3 Years Later

Health Highlights: Feb. 24, 2013

For Alzheimer's Caregivers, Patience and Compassion Are Key

New Soccer Goal: Lowering Blood Pressure

Thigh Fat May Slow Down Seniors

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Flu Vaccine Fell Short for Seniors This Season: CDC

Salmonella Fears Spur Major Recall of Pet Treats

Gene Therapy Shows Early Promise for Heart Failure

Health Highlights: Feb. 21, 2013

Study: Electronic Prescribing Cuts Medication Errors

Too Much Sitting Linked to Chronic Health Problems

U.S. AIDS-Relief Plan a Success, Report Finds

New Guidelines Issued for Genetic Screening in Newborns, Children

Fast Food Makes Up 11 Percent of Calories in U.S. Diet: CDC

Climate Change Could Affect Monarch Butterfly's Migration, Study Says

Blood Thinners May Boost Survival for Prostate Cancer Patients: Study

Codeine Risky for Kids After Certain Surgeries, FDA Says

Cancer Rates Vary Widely by State, Race: CDC Report

FDA Panel to Consider Brain Stimulator for Epilepsy

U.S. Kids Consuming Fewer Calories, Report Finds

Fetal Heart May Develop Later in Pregnancy Than Thought

Dialysis Catheters Tied to Higher Risk for Infection, Death, Study Finds

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

People With Disabilities More Likely to Become Victims of Violence

Mosquitoes Can Become Desensitized to DEET

Magnetic Implant May Ease Chronic Acid Reflux

Hear This: 3-D Printing Creates Lifelike Artificial Ears

Multiple Tests Needed to Spot Infections in Newborns: Study

U.S. Doctors Slow To Adopt Electronic Health Records

Many Younger Parents Weigh Online Doctor Reviews: Poll

High-Antioxidant Diet May Not Prevent Stroke, Dementia, Study Finds

New Blood Thinner Beats Older Drug for Vein Clots: Study

1 in 8 Americans Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes: Poll

Medical Marijuana: Voodoo or Legitimate Therapeutic Choice?

Childhood Bullying Can Leave Lifelong Scars

Smog May Boost Death Risk for Heart Attack Survivors

Weight-Loss Surgery Won't Cut Obesity-Related Medical Costs: Study

Study Finds No Tie Between Acne Drug Accutane and Crohn's, Colitis

Brains of Fetuses 'Build a Bridge' Between Regions, Images Show

Injected 'Hydrogel' May Help Repair Failing Hearts

Health Highlights: Feb. 20, 2013

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Tips to Avoid Return Trip to the Hospital

Gene Mutation's Benefit for Ovarian Cancer Patients May Not Last: Study

Cold and Flu Sufferers Should Ease Back Into Fitness Routine

Fraudulent Data May Have Led to Use of Risky Treatment in ICUs

Blame Common Colds on Your Chromosome 'Caps?'

As Economy Rebounds, More Folks Try Turning Back Hands of Time

Human Teeth Healthier in the Stone Age Than Today: Study

Injuries Rising Among Young Dancers

Drug, Alcohol Abuse More Likely Among High School Dropouts

Sharp Rise Seen in Robotically Assisted Hysterectomies

Early Exposure to Gluten May Help Babies Avoid Celiac Risk: Study

Emerging SARS-Like Virus Well-Suited to Attack Humans: Study

Racial Gap Persists in Women's Heart Health Knowledge: Survey

Fluorescent Tracer 'Lights Up' Brain Tumor for Surgery

Monday, February 18, 2013

Youth Smoking, Obesity May Lead to Early Death

Too Much Coffee in Pregnancy Tied to Smaller, Later Newborns, Study Says

Best Glaucoma Treatments Still a Puzzle, Task Force Reports

Lower Lung Function in Infancy Linked to Wheeze in Adulthood

Women at Greater Risk for Hip Implant Failure, Study Finds

Researchers Detect an Anti-Autism Advantage in Females

U.S. Plans Billion-Dollar Project to Study the Brain

Acupuncture May Help Ease Hay Fever

Switching Kids Away From Violent TV May Lower Aggression

Damage to Tiny Blood Vessels in Brain May Raise Alzheimer's Risk

Exercise May Stave Off Depression in Severely Obese

North American Shark Attacks Hit Decade High

Patients Often Ill-Informed on Impact of Heart Device

Health Highlights: Feb. 19, 2013

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Smoggy Air Tied to Heart Attacks: Study

Fitness Experts Dispel Common Exercise Myths

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Expert Tips to Get Rid of Head Lice

Friday, February 15, 2013

Public Smoking Bans Cut Risk of Preterm Births, Study Finds

Rich/Poor Divide Linked to Hospital Readmissions in Study

Doggone It! Your Dog Has You Pegged

Proscar Won't Boost Prostate Cancer Survival, Study Finds

Flu Levels Continue to Fall, CDC Says

Water-Tubing Injuries on the Rise

Many Skiers Who Tear ACLs Can Avoid Surgery, Expert Says

Psychiatric Meds in Water Supply May Alter Fish Behavior

Health Highlights: Feb. 15, 2013

Military Women Exposed to Combat After Childbirth Face Depression

More Americans Successfully Managing Diabetes

Lasting Wedded Bliss May Lead to Better Health

Hemorrhoids Are Common, Preventable and Treatable

MRSA 'Super Bug' Prevalent in Nursing Homes, Study Finds

Drinking Can Derail Women's Efforts to Quit Smoking

Thursday, February 14, 2013

FDA Approves 'Bionic Eye' to Help Against Rare Vision Disorder

Millions of Americans Have an STD: Report

Open Windows, Lower Risk for Preterm Birth: Study

Alcohol Blamed for 1 in Every 30 Cancer Deaths: Study

16 Cases of Kidney Damage in 6 States From Synthetic Pot: CDC

Use of Morning-After Pill on the Rise: CDC

Progesterone Shots May Not Prevent Preterm Birth of Twins: Study

Obese Black Women at Higher Risk for Having Very Large Babies

Five Keys to Keep Your Valentine's Heart

Untreated Depression May Cut Shingles Vaccine Effectiveness

Chemicals in Cookware, Carpets May Raise Arthritis Risk in Women

Lucky Dogs Get Shot at Diabetes Cure

Closeness Isn't Always Key to Romantic Bliss

Health Highlights: Feb. 14, 2013

'Bilingual Babies' Can Tell Languages Apart

Those Childhood Piano Lessons Should Start Early

Cancer Chemotherapy Tied to Slight Rise in Risk for Leukemia

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Patients Urged to Watch for Trouble After Colon Surgery

Women With Alzheimer's-Linked Gene Show Faster Cell Aging

Health Highlights: Feb. 13, 2013

FDA Should Work to Cut Sugar Levels in Sodas, Experts Say

Most Prefer That Men 'Pop the Question,' Survey Finds

Valentine's Day a Show of Wealth for Single Men?

'Cyberbullying' as Harmful as Physical Threats, Study Finds

Report Calls for Better U.S. Efforts to Fight Counterfeit Drugs

Kids With Knee ACL Injuries Require Special Care

Teens' Friends Can Influence Their School Performance

'Hovering' Moms May Take Fun Out of Play

Deep Brain Stimulation May Help in Early Stages of Parkinson's

Outdoor Fast-Food Ads Linked to Obesity, Study Suggests

Do Teens With Happy Home Life Have Happier Marriages?

Bosses Who Bully Poison the Workplace

Little-Known Respiratory Infection Sends Many Kids to Hospital

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Could Duration of Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy Be Halved?

Timing of Job Interview May Determine Outcome

New Antibiotic May Treat Skin Infections in Shorter Time

Breast Cancer Research Needs More Focus on Environment: Report

Synthetic Marijuana Use Linked to Kidney Damage

Health Highlights: Feb. 12, 2013

Puppy Born From Frozen Embryo May Offer Hope to Endangered Wildlife

First-Born May Be at Greater Risk for Diabetes, Hypertension

When Trees Die Off, Human Health May Also Suffer

'Watch and Wait' Approach Often Best for Older Patients With Kidney Cancer

Women's Vitamin D Needs Don't Vary By Race, Study Finds

For Hospitals, Lowered Death Rates May Not Mean More Readmissions

Folic Acid in Pregnancy May Lower Autism Risk

Calcium Supplements May Raise Odds of Heart Death in Women

Facebook Users Take 'Unfriending' Seriously, Survey Finds

Praising Kids for Efforts, Not Qualities, May Help Them Succeed

Monday, February 11, 2013

Vitamin D Supplements: Is What You See What You Get?

Cut Salt, Save 500,000 U.S. Lives Over a Decade, Study Finds

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy May Predict Later Ills, Study Says

Startling Differences in New-Hip Estimates: Study

Long Waits in the ER May Raise PTSD Risk for Heart Patients

China's Overuse of Antibiotics in Livestock May Threaten Human Health

Scientists Find 24 New Genes Linked to Nearsightedness

C-Section, Formula May Disrupt 'Good' Gut Bacteria in Babies

If Wife Earns More, Husband's Sexual Performance May Suffer: Study

ADHD Treatments Not Working for Most Young Children

Vaccine With Drug Payload Shows Promise Against Tumors

Teen Births Hit Record Low, CDC Reports

Benefits of Exercise on Prostate Cancer Risk May Vary by Race

Little Known on How to Best Help Kids After Trauma

Poor Nutrition Can Bite Into Your Sleep, Experts Say

Health Highlights: Feb. 11, 2013

Economy May Have Lasting Effect on Young People's Outlook

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Everyday Activities May Have Same Health Benefits as Going to Gym

Early Dental Care Can Help Keep Kids Smiling for Years to Come

Saturday, February 09, 2013

Skin-Care Basics for Your New Baby

Don't Overlook Eating Issues Tied to Autism, Study Warns

Friday, February 08, 2013

Type 1 Diabetes Up 70 Percent in Kids, Study Finds

Day Care May Not Raise Behavior Woes in Kids After All

Bishops Reject Latest Proposal on Controversial Contraception Mandate

Want to Get Rid of That Old Tattoo? You're Not Alone

Docs' Theories on Obesity May Affect Their Weight-Loss Advice

Lower Drinking Age May Raise Chances of Bingeing Later

Bedbugs: Easy to Attract, Hard to Eliminate

Avastin May Help Boost Survival With Aggressive Cervical Cancer: Study

Health Highlights: Feb. 8, 2013

People Seem More Accepting of Food Addiction Than Other Vices

Winter Storm Hazard: Snowblower Injuries

Flu Levels Starting to Fall, CDC Says

A Pill So People With Celiac Disease Can Eat Freely?

Infants' Inattentiveness Might Signal Later Autism, Study Says

Thursday, February 07, 2013

Maternal Depression, Violence at Home May Raise Child's ADHD Risk

For Restaurants, Healthier Menus May Mean Healthier Bottom Line

Who Says the Sexes Are Planets Apart?

Scientists Explore How Zinc Fights Off Infection

Daily Dialysis Has Risks, Benefits for Kidney Disease Patients

Southern Diet Might Explain the 'Stroke Belt'

Young Adults Are America's Most Stressed Generation: Survey

On-the-Job Stress Won't Raise Your Risk for Cancer, Study Finds

Stars Strut in Red to Bring Awareness to Women's Heart Health

Health Highlights: Feb. 7, 2013

Stroke During Childhood May Raise Risk for Epilepsy, Study Says

Cancer Drug Doesn't Speed Up Tumor Growth, Researchers Say

Docs, Families May Underestimate Patients' Odds After Some Strokes: Study

One in Every 12 Stroke Survivors Contemplates Suicide, Study Finds

Surgical Delivery of Drug Shows Promise Against 'Bleeding' Stroke

Breast-Feeding Still Less Common for Black Babies: CDC

Wednesday, February 06, 2013

'Clot-Buster' Drug May Still Be Best Stroke Treatment

Self-Esteem, Optimism Help When Caring for Spouse After Stroke

Exposure to Smog in Early Pregnancy Linked to Complications

Older Motorcyclists More Likely to Be Seriously Hurt in Crashes

Some Whooping Cough Strains Now Outsmarting Vaccine

Smoking Pot May Raise Stroke Risk in Young Adults

Nerve-Stimulating Device Might Ease Migraines

Health Highlights: Feb.6, 2013

Smog Exposure During Pregnancy Tied to Tinier Babies

Re-Analysis Refutes Diet Guidelines Favoring Vegetable Fats

Electrical Brain Stimulation Plus Drug Fights Depression: Study

Tai Chi Might Help Stroke Survivors Avoid Falls

Heart Attack Patients Do Better if They Had Chest Pain First

Study Ties Gene to Dangerous Heart Valve Deposits

In Hospitals, Daily Antiseptic Bath May Prevent Dangerous Infections

FDA Issues Another Warning on Fake Version of Cancer Drug Avastin

Scans Show Details of Damage to Soldiers With Head Injuries

Flu Shot May Not Work as Well for Seniors

Number of Americans With Alzheimer's May Triple by 2050

Tuesday, February 05, 2013

Diabetes Drug May Offer 'Modest' Weight Loss for Very Obese Teens: Study

Health Highlights: Feb.5, 2013

High Doses of Vitamin C May Raise Risk of Kidney Stones

Vitamin D Loss Attributed to Obesity

Cancer Rates Dropping Among Black Americans

Drinking Imbalance Could Put Marriage on the Rocks

Sunshine Linked to Lower Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk: Study

Benefits of CT Scans May Outweigh Cancer Risk for Young Adults

Patient Involvement Lowers Health Costs, Study Says

For Older Women, Mammograms Every 2 Years Found as Good as Annual Test

American Indians at Heightened Risk for Suicide After Heavy Drinking

Diet Drinks As Mixers May Make for More Potent Cocktails

Drug May Make Walking Easier for People With Artery Disease

Smoking Rates Much Higher Among the Mentally Ill: CDC

Shift to Hospice Care Often Comes Too Late, Study Finds

Steroid Shots for Tennis Elbow Miss the Mark: Study

Monday, February 04, 2013

Chemicals From Antibacterial Products Found in Minnesota Lakes

No Evidence That Lupus Drugs Lead to Cancer, Says Study

Girls' Peers, Not Media, May Exert Most Pressure to Be Thin

Needed: Recruits of All Ages for Medical Research

Hoping to Ease Shortage, FDA Fast-Tracks Generic Form of Cancer Drug

Review Finds No Evidence Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Are Infectious

Health Highlights: Feb.4, 2013

A Good Mood May Boost Seniors' Brain Power

Beware Fake Flu Treatments, FDA Warns

Living Near Equator May Boost Your Risk for Allergy, Asthma

For Most Bullied Gay Kids, Things Do 'Get Better,' Study Finds

Calcium Supplements May Raise Men's Death Risk From Heart Disease

With Benefits Unproven, Why Do Millions of Americans Take Multivitamins?

Exercising at Midlife May Stave Off Dementia Down the Road

Too Much TV Tied to Lower Sperm Count in Young Men

Mistaken Infection 'On The Prairie'?

Boomers' Health Fails to Measure Up to Parents'

Sunday, February 03, 2013

Stressed-Out Women May Be More Sensitive to Sounds

Saturday, February 02, 2013

Antibiotic Resistance Strikes $15 Billion Ornamental Fish Industry

Defend Against Double-Dipping at Your Super Bowl Party

Friday, February 01, 2013

Flu Still Widespread but Easing in Some States: CDC

Health Highlights: Feb.1, 2013

Score Points for Hosting a Healthy Super Bowl Party

Program to Spot Painkiller ODs Saves Lives: Study

Medical School Ethics Policies May Affect How Doctors Prescribe

Energy Drinks Pose Risks to Teens, Study Finds

Chips, Sodas Out, Healthier Fare In With New School Snack Rules

Kids' Abdominal Injuries May Not Warrant CT Scan

On Game Day, Sometimes Winning Isn't Everything

School Bullies Often Popular, Survey Finds

Psychiatric Drugs More Often Prescribed in the South

Gay Black Men Often Face Added Family Hurdles When Coming Out

Certain Skin Cancers More Common in HIV-Positive People

Obama Administration Revises Controversial Contraception Mandate

Will Climate Change Mean Worse Flu Seasons?