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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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
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
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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
Depression May Raise Low Blood Sugar Risk in Diabetics
Americans Still Making Unhealthy Choices: CDC
Health Highlights: May 21, 2013
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
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
Bed-Sharing Raises SIDS Risk Fivefold, Study Finds
Study Supports Using Low-Dose CT Scans to Spot Early Lung Cancer
Monday, May 20, 2013
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
Sugar Injections for Knee Arthritis May Ease Pain: Study
Newer, Pricier Prostate Cancer Radiation No Better Than Old: Study
Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
ADHD in Childhood May Raise Risk for Obesity in Adulthood
Sports May Be OK With Defibrillator, Study Says
Losing Weight May Ease Chronic Heartburn
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
Favorite Music May Ease Anxiety in ICU Patients
Study: Older Whooping Cough Vaccine More Effective
Weekend 'Catch-Up' Sleep May Cut Young Drivers' Crash Risk
Certain COPD Meds Might Raise Heart Risks, Study Says
Many Can Blame Family for Their Bunions
Primary Care Docs Should Play Role in Kids' Dental Health, Experts Say
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
Public Funding Spurs Couples to Seek Fertility Treatment
Noisy Operating Rooms May Jeopardize Patient Safety
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
FDA Approves New Drug to Fight Advanced Prostate Cancer
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
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
Metformin Won't Aid Breast Cancer Survival in Diabetics
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
Health Highlights: May 14, 2013
Procedure for Incontinence in Women May Lose Effectiveness With Time
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
'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
Study Claims Marijuana Tied to Lower Bladder Cancer Risk
Good Diet Helps People Manage Celiac Disease
Exercise May Ease Pain of Fibromyalgia, Study Suggests
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
Many Suicidal Kids Have Access to Guns at Home: Study
High School Football Players Often Not Deterred by Head Injury
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
More Than 4 in 10 U.S. Teens Text While Driving: Survey
Death Rate Dropping for Children on Dialysis: Study
Friday, May 03, 2013
Exercise May Lower Older Women's Risk for Kidney Stones
Testicular Cancer on Rise in U.S., Especially Among Hispanic Men
Health Highlights: May 3, 2013
Muhammad Ali's Daughter Champions Fight Against Parkinson's Disease
At-Home Drug Errors Common for Kids With Cancer, Research Shows
Extreme Birth Weights Tied to Autism in Swedish Study
Urologists' Group Issues Updated Guidelines on PSA Test
Centenarians a Happy Lot, Survey Says
Trees Plus Man-Made Pollution Creates Smog, Study Suggests
Meth Addiction May Be Harder to Treat in Teen Girls
Mild Hyperthyroidism Tied to Higher Death Risk
Kids on Medicaid May Face Barriers to Eczema Treatment
Preordered School Lunches May Be Healthier, Study Finds
Outdoor Recess May Help Protect Kids From Nearsightedness
Low-Dose 'Pill' Linked to Pain During Orgasm, Study Finds
Thursday, May 02, 2013
First Aid Tips for Treating Cuts, Scrapes and Puncture Wounds
Study Supports Broader Access to Lap-Band Weight-Loss Surgery
Implanted Device May Predict Epilepsy Seizures, Study Suggests
Food, Skin Allergies on the Rise Among Children: CDC
Lipsticks, Glosses Contain Toxic Metals: Report
White House to Challenge Ruling on Unlimited Access to 'Morning-After' Pill
Heart-Healthy Lifestyle May Also Prevent Lethal Blood Clots
'What's Bad for the Heart Also Bad for the Brain'
Brain Wiring May Explain Unhealthy Obsession With Looks
Steep Rise in Suicides Among Middle-Aged Americans, CDC Says
Future 'Smart' Objects Could Chat While They Help
Gene Test May Help Predict Success of Weight-Loss Surgery
Only 1 in 5 Americans Gets Enough Exercise: CDC
Health Highlights: May 2, 2013
Brain Differences Seen in Kids With Conduct Problems
Longer Wait for Mammogram After Benign Breast Biopsy May Be Warranted
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Younger Men Biggest Consumers of Added Sugars: CDC
Antidepressants May Hasten Bypass Recovery, Study Finds
Health Highlights: May 1, 2013
Many U.S. Teens Struggle With Extreme Fatigue: Survey
Kelly the Robot Helps Kids Tackle Autism
Obama Administration to Challenge Judge's Ruling on 'Morning-After' Pill
More Than 4,000 U.S. Kids Hurt Each Year on Amusement Rides
General Anesthesia Not Linked to Raised Risk for Dementia
Drug Shows Some Benefit for Kids With Autism
Medicaid Expansion Enhances Financial and Mental Well-Being, Study Says
Video Game May Help Keep Aging Brains Sharp
ER Visits Tied to Ambien on the Rise
Girls With Autism May Need Different Treatments Than Boys
Scientists Pinpoint Most Major Genes Behind Deadly Blood Cancer
Gene Mutation Linked to Migraines, Researchers Say
Antibiotic Azithromycin Won't Harm Healthy Hearts: Study
Penicillin Prevents Return of Leg Infection Called Cellulitis: Study
Mediterranean Diet Benefits Heart, Even Without Weight Loss: Study
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Secondhand Smoke Tied to Lower 'Good' Cholesterol in Teen Girls
Keep Beauty Regimen Safe During Pregnancy, Doctor Advises
For Some Seniors With Skin Cancer, Surgery Not Always Best Choice
Women Smokers More Likely to Get Colon Cancer Than Men: Study
Implants May Delay Breast Cancer Detection, Raise Death Risk
Companies to Donate Prosthetic Legs to Boston Bombing Victims in Need
FDA Approves 'Morning-After' Pill Without a Prescription
Study Looks at Vitamin D Needs in Breast-Fed Babies
Girls May Need Fewer Gardasil Shots, Study Suggests
Blind Cords Pose Danger to Toddlers, Doctors Warn
Study Debunks Lyme Disease-Autism Link
Health Highlights: April 30, 2013
School Programs Do Keep Some Kids From Smoking
How Weight-Loss Surgery Improves Diabetes Control
Preemies' Increased Survival Comes With No Rise in Disabilities: Study
Paralyzed Patient Moves Prosthetic Arm With Her Mind
Many Stroke Patients Don't Call 911, Study Finds
Monday, April 29, 2013
Some Antidepressants Linked to Bleeding Risk With Surgery
Sex Lives Often an Overlooked Casualty of Traumatic Brain Injury
Water Pipe No Safer Than Cigarettes: Study
Men Who Are Obese While Young Can Pay a Price Later
Why Johnny Can't Add, Even After Tutoring
Cosmetic Procedures for Arms on the Rise, Plastic Surgeons Say
Allergies: As American as Apple Pie?
Sampling New York Subway Air for Science
Your Voice Carries Sexual Cues, Study Finds
New Guidelines Suggest HIV Screening for All Adults
HIV 'Cure' Looks 'Promising,' Danish Scientists Contend
Mediterranean Diet Might Help Stave Off Dementia
Drugs Can Sometimes Prevent Migraines, but at a Cost
Pediatrician Group Issues Home Birth Policy Statement
Health Highlights: April 29, 2013
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Kids' Smoking Influences May Change Over Time
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Protect Your Kids From Pollen Allergies: Expert
Second Man Arrested in Tainted Letter Case, Officials Report
Friday, April 26, 2013
Could Facebook Assist Public Health Efforts to Track Obesity?
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Set for Saturday
Interns' Schedules Shortchange Patients, Study Suggests
Doctors Feel Less Connected to Obese Patients, Study Suggests
Women Who Smoke May Have Higher Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Psychopaths May Lack Capacity for Empathy
Poor Parenting Styles Linked to Bullying Behavior in Kids
Too Much Drinking, Weight May Harm Liver
Roadside Breath Test for Drugs Could Be on Horizon
Don't Blame Parents for Sins of the Child
Health Insurance Shortfalls Hit Nearly Half of U.S. Adults: Report
Health Highlights: April 26, 2013
Magnetic Brain Stimulation May Temporarily Dull Nicotine Craving
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Race, Income Tied to Breast Cancer Treatment Delays, Reduced Survival
Study Explores the Cost of Creativity
Almost Half of Americans Would Consider Donating Kidney to Stranger: Poll
Health Highlights: April 25, 2013
Gene Studies Could Point to New Alzheimer's Treatments
12 Ounces of Sugary Soda a Day Raises Diabetes Risk: Study
Hormone Shows Potential as Diabetes Treatment in Mice
Porn Use Has Small Effect on Sexual Behavior, Study Finds
No Evidence That New Bird Flu Passes Between People: Study
Bipolar Disorder Drugs May 'Tweak' Genes Affecting Brain
Newborn's Placenta May Predict Autism Risk, Study Suggests
Faith May Complement Treatment for Mental Illness
More Infants Surviving With Serious Heart Defects, Study Finds
Soaring Prices Keep Leukemia Drugs From Patients, Experts Say
Kids' Concussion Recovery Varies by Symptom Severity: Study
Most Americans Oppose Soda, Candy Taxes
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Hospitalization OK for Psych Patients Can Take Hours
Many Americans Breathing Cleaner Air: Report
Can You Feel Empathy for a Robot?
Motorcycle Deaths Continue to Climb: Report
Living in 'Stroke Belt' as Teen May Raise Future Risk
Blood Test May Catch Deadly Fungal Infection Quickly
'Gut Reaction' May Predict Cardiovascular Risk
Health Highlights: April 24, 2013
U.S. Heart Failure Costs Could Skyrocket: Report
Many Kids Who Undergo Stem Cell Transplants Must Return to Hospital
Many Who Got Thyroid Cancer After Chernobyl Still Alive: Study
'Off-the-Shelf' Artificial Blood Vessels Show Promise
Diabetes Self-Care Improves Slowly, U.S. Report Finds
Ingredient in New MS Drug Linked to Serious Brain Disease
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Childhood Meningitis Tied to Reduced Education, Employment Prospects
Common Heart Meds May Boost Recovery From Non-Cardiac Surgeries
Obesity Linked to Prostate Cancer, Study Finds
Ultrasound Best Detector of Dangerous Ectopic Pregnancies, Study Finds
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers Tied to Risk for Other Cancers
Air Pollution May Speed Hardening of Arteries
Health Highlights: April 23, 2013
Benefits Unclear of Screening Teens, Adults for Suicide Risk: Report
Prescription Drug Abuse Up Among U.S. Teens: Survey
Shrinkage of Brain Region May Signal Onset of Multiple Sclerosis
Deadly Meningitis Cases Worry Gay Community
Many Parents Give Kids Cold Medicines When They Shouldn't, Survey Finds
Experimental Drug for Hepatitis C Promising, Studies Show
Prenatal Use of Common Epilepsy Drug Tied to Higher Autism Risk
Knowing Time Needed to Walk Off Calories May Curb Appetite
Even in Young Adults, Binge Drinking May Harm Circulation
Monday, April 22, 2013
Mammograms Can Measure How Breast Cancer Drug Is Working: Study
Testing Lung Cancer Patients for Gene May Aid Treatment, Study Finds
'Misdiagnosis' Leading Cause of U.S. Malpractice Payouts: Study
Figuring Out Your Migraine Triggers Is Tricky
Health Highlights: April 22, 2013
Kids More Likely to Pick Up Warts at Home, Not Public Spaces
Green Spaces Boost City Dwellers' Well-Being
Using Marijuana to Treat Pain? A Pill May Outlast a Puff
Tackling Diet, Exercise Together Produces Best Results: Study
Insurance Loss Hampers Young People With Asthma
Popular Cinnamon Stunt Can Have Serious Lung Effects
'Clean Your Plate' Orders From Parents May Backfire for Kids
HIV Drugs May Help Protect Young Patients' Hearts: Study
Exercise, Alternative Therapies May Help Lower Blood Pressure
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to New Cigarette Labeling
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Help Young Pitchers Avoid Overuse Injuries
Scientists Spot Cancer Metabolism Changes
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Young Athletes Urged to Use Face-Protecting Gear
Nails Need Love, Too
Friday, April 19, 2013
Sons of Absent or Abusive Fathers May Pick More Bar Fights: Survey
Many Parents Text, Phone With Kids in Car: Survey
Community Gardening May Reap Body Weight Benefit
Gorging at the Buffet Table? Tactics May Help You Eat Less
Health Highlights: April 19, 2013
Too Much Texting, Facebook Time May Lower College Women's Grades
Breast-Fed Kids May Have Low Iron Levels, Study Finds
Focus on One Sport Raises Young Athletes' Injury Risk: Study
Closed Windows in Hospital Rooms May Raise Infection Risk
Minorities Less Prone to Think They'll Get Cancer: Study
Teen Births May Increase Risk of Obesity Later in Life
Mammo Rates Unchanged Despite Controversial Guidelines
Kids' Learning Disabilities May Have Multiple Causes
Older Adults' Posture May Predict Future Disability
Work By Female Scientists Gets Judged More Harshly: Study
Thursday, April 18, 2013
As Pedestrian's Age Rises, So Does Odds of Dying in Traffic Accident
Health Highlights: April 18, 2013
Guideline Changes Have Asperger's Community on Edge
The 'Learning Curve' of Living With Asperger's
Why Carrying Your Baby Calms Him
Alzheimer's Patients May Face Looming Shortage of Neurologists
People Happier When They Get More Sex Than Their Friends: Study
Scientists May Have Spotted Brain's 'Numbers Center'
Hard Physical Labor May Boost Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke: Studies
Your Autoantibody 'Profile' Might Someday Help Spot Illness
Number of U.S. Foodborne Illness Cases Stalled: CDC
Treatment for New, Deadly Coronavirus Shows Promise
HPV Vaccination Sends Genital Wart Cases Plummeting: Study
Clinical Trials Helped One Woman's Fight Against Cancer
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Exercise May Blunt Heavy Drinking's Effect on Brain
Among Hispanics, Risky Sun Exposure Varies by Language Spoken: Study
Could Turtle Gene Findings Aid Human Health?
Nutrient Therapy Won't Help ICU Patients: Study
Health Highlights: April 17, 2013
Prepared for Trauma, Overwhelmed by Carnage
Drunk Driving Not the Only Way Alcohol Leads to Teen Deaths: Study
Seriously Stressed? Hair Analysis Tells All, Study Finds
Man Arrested in Tainted Letter Case, Officials Report
Brain Changes Seen in Relatives of People With Alzheimer's
U.S. Infant Mortality Rates Finally Dropping Again: Report
Fecal Transplant Studied for Kids With Bowel Disease
'Western' Diet Not the Way to Age Well
Vitamin D May Help Prevent Uterine Fibroids
Scientists Create Breast Cancer Survival Predictor
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Boston Bombing Injuries 'Like a War Zone'
No Tie Between Light Drinking During Pregnancy, Child's Development: Study
Heart Scarring May Be More Dangerous Than Thought, Study Suggests
Colic May Be Linked to Childhood Migraine, Study Says
Ultrasound Waves, Bone Marrow Cells Show Promise in Heart Failure Patients
Helping Children Make Sense of the Senseless
Scarring May Raise Death Risk From Fatty Liver Disease
Some Slightly Obese May Gain From Weight-Loss Surgery, Guidelines Say
Health Highlights: April 16, 2013
Babies Born Even Slightly Early May Lag Behind: Study
Study May Explain How Circumcision Reduces HIV Risk
Higher Heart Rate Tied to Earlier Death, Even in Fit People
FDA Approves 'Abuse-Deterrent' Label for New Oxycontin
Smoking Bans in Public Housing Could Save Dollars, Lives: CDC
'Do-It-Yourself' Projects May Boost White-Collar Males' Self-Image
Doctors Order Fewer Lab Tests When They Know the Cost
Quiet Confidence Seems to Help Salespeople Succeed
Monday, April 15, 2013
Laser Liposuction May Zap Fat Without Skin Sag: Study
Adding Patient Photos to X-Rays May Cut Identification Errors
Parents Who Veto Vaccinations Often Seek Like-Minded Opinions
Lullabies Soothe Preemies, Parents Alike
3 Dead, Many More Injured in Boston Bomb Blasts
FDA Warns Against Sale of Sports Supplements in U.S.
Study Questions Value of PSA Test for Older Men
Exercise May Help People With Alzheimer's Avoid Nursing Homes
Beer's Taste May Trigger Urge to Get Drunk
Human Gene Patent Case Goes to Supreme Court
Age of Autism Diagnosis May Depend on Symptoms: Study
Mental Exercise May Help Keep Seniors Sharp
Health Highlights: April 15, 2013
New Procedure May Shrink Enlarged Prostate Without Surgery
Why Some Stroke Survivors Struggle With Communication
Are Pricey Computer-Aided Mammograms Worth It?
Doctors' Insight Into Patients' Lives May Boost Care, Study Finds
Drugs Can Cut Breast Cancer Risk for Some, Task Force Finds
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Freezing Treatment May Help Destroy Lung Tumors: Study
'Bioengineered' Kidneys Show Promise in Rat Study
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Household Chores May Ease Nighttime Menopausal Symptoms
Friday, April 12, 2013
Menopause-Like Woes Hinder Breast Cancer Treatment: Study
Doctors Urged to Refrain from Social Media Contacts With Patients
Do Teens Who Sleep In Stay Slimmer?
Health Highlights: April 12, 2013
Smoking Raises Asbestos Workers' Cancer Risk, Study Says
Decisions, Decisions: Work Out or Fix a Meal?
10 Years On, Still Much To Be Learned From Human Genome Map
To Stop Smoking, Teens Should Start Moving
Stem Cells to Relieve Low Back Pain?
Gene May Boost Death Risk From Most Common Thyroid Cancer
Common Sleep Disorder May Impair Drivers, Research Suggests
Changes to Psychiatry's 'Bible' Could Widen Definition of ADHD
'Mobility Shoes' May Help Those With Arthritic Knees: Study
Most People Don't Confuse Romantic Comedies With Reality
Breathing Problem Sometimes Misdiagnosed in Athletes
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Primary Care Docs Shouldn't Screen All Patients for Oral Cancer: Experts
Belly Fat May Be Tied to Kidney Damage
A Survivor's Story From the Job Loss Front
Severely Injured Vets May Need Ongoing Emotional Care
Health Highlights: April 11, 2013
Unemployment's Toll Can Be Heartbreaking
Weight-Loss Surgery May Affect Fat-Related Genes
Study Puts New Spin on 'Sound Sleep'
Strides Made in Preventing Cancer, But Challenges Remain: Report
Teen's Death From Chickenpox Highlights Need for Vaccination, CDC Reports
