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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
Flu Vaccine Protects Millions Annually: CDC
Day Care May Help Kids of Depressed Moms
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
Health-Care Shoppers Still in the Dark, Study Says
Gene Research May Help Spot Baby's Obesity Risk
Blood Test Might Predict Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Study Finds
Scans Uncover Dangerous Hardening of Abdominal Aorta
Could Catching Up on Sleep Lower Your Diabetes Risk?
Facebook Users Really 'Liked' Organ Donor Option: Study
Health Highlights: June 18, 2013
Concussion Damage Looks Much Like Early Alzheimer's: Study
Could 'Moderate' Drinking Be Safe During Pregnancy?
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
Every Minute Counts for Stroke Victims, Study Confirms
Lots of Americans Want Health Care Via Their Smartphone
Monday, June 17, 2013
Red Meat Linked to Increased Diabetes Risk
Health Highlights: June 17, 2013
Gene Variants May Play Role in Obesity
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
BPA Exposure Tied to Undescended Testicles in Boys
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
Tobacco Laws for Minors May Cut Adult Smoking as Well
Hot Weather Takes Toll on Farmworkers: Study
Statins Plus Certain Antibiotics May Set Off Toxic Reaction: Study
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
Health Highlights: June 14, 2013
Stepdads Must Navigate Tricky Waters
Transplanted Organs Don't Affect Outcomes for Trauma Victims: Study
Saliva May Improve With Age for Flu Protection
Canine Research Sheds Light on OCD in Humans
Primary Care Doctors Still in Short Supply in U.S.
Many Stop Taking Rheumatoid Arthritis Meds Too Soon: Study
Are There 2 Types of Gulf War Illness?
Volunteering May Be Good for the Heart in More Ways Than One
Cornea Research Reveals Unseen Layer
Steroid Injections for Back Pain Linked to Spinal Fracture Risk
Thursday, June 13, 2013
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
TV Commercials May Spur Junk Food Habit in Kids, Study Finds
Global Population Could Hit 11 Billion by 2100: UN Report
Health Highlights: June 13, 2013
Endoscopes Not Always Cleaned Properly: Study
Did Men's Yen for Younger Women Cause Menopause?
Which Women Might Benefit From Drugs to Prevent Breast Cancer?
Early, Severe Flu Season Caused Big Rise in Child Deaths: CDC
Supreme Court Rules That Human Genes Can't Be Patented
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
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
Tobacco Ads Spark Teen Smoking, Study Finds
Will New Gout Findings Get a Toehold?
Soda Size Limits Could Aid Fight Against Obesity, Experts Say
Restless Legs Syndrome Tied to Earlier Death Risk
Scientists ID Gene Linked to Aggressive Liver Cancer
More Evidence Links BPA to Childhood Obesity
Iodine Supplements May Be Too Much of a Good Thing
Scientists Find New Clues to Early Onset Alzheimer's
Even 'Hands-Free' Devices Unsafe While Driving: Report
Medicine Might Help Shield Injection Drug Abusers From HIV
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
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
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
Monday, June 10, 2013
Low Blood Sugar May Raise Dementia Risk in Diabetics: Study
Too Little Known on How Primary Care Docs Can Prevent Child Abuse
Hurricane Readiness Tips for Pregnant Women
Annual Dental Cleaning May Be Enough for Some: Study
Study: Low Blood Pressure May Weaken Brains of Some Heart Patients
Clumsiness in Some Elderly Tied to Brain Changes
Flu Shots at School Boost Vaccination Rates, Study Finds
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
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
What to Do When Lightning Strikes
Consistent Bedtime Helps People Stick With Sleep Apnea Treatment
Doctors Should Steer Conversation to Older Drivers: Study
For Alzheimer's Caregivers, a Much-Needed Break
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
Lightning Survivor Describes Her Ordeal
Women Better at Remembering Faces, Study Finds
Sleepy Men Might See Sexual Come-Ons Where None Exist
Experts Dispel Common Melanoma Myths
Poor Sleep May Worsen Heart Woes in Women, Study Finds
Gene-Based Blood Test Might Help Spot Colon Cancer
Thursday, June 06, 2013
FDA Panel Votes to Change Tight Restrictions on Diabetes Drug Avandia
Health Highlights: June 6, 2013
Vision, Dyslexia Not Linked: Study
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
MERS Virus May Never Become Big Threat in U.S., Experts Say
Simple Mutations Could Make Flu Viruses More Deadly: Studies
Windows Add to Office Workers' Well-Being, Study Finds
Low Breast-Feeding Rate Linked to Early Deaths, Illnesses: Study
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
New Kind of Therapy Shows Early Promise in MS Patients
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
Mind Control Moves Model Helicopter in Study
Almost Half of Cancer Doctors Report Symptoms of Burnout: Survey
49 Now Sickened in Hepatitis A Outbreak Tied to Frozen Berry Mix
Court OKs Non-Prescription Sale of Certain 'Morning-After' Pills
Irregular Heartbeat May Speed Memory Loss in Seniors
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
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
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
Minorities Harmed Most By Fast-Food Outlets Near School: Study
Pace of New Drug Advances May Be Slowing, Study Finds
Fewer Families Struggling to Pay Medical Bills: CDC
Anxiety Often Plagues Cancer Survivors and Their Loved Ones
Monday, June 03, 2013
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
Skipping Meds May Raise Odds of ER Visits for Certain Medicare Patients
Cholesterol Drugs Linked to Muscle, Joint Problems: Study
U.S. Cancer Patients Suffering From Drug Shortages
Website All About Child Health -- in Spanish
Infant Care May Help Explain Race-Linked Obesity Gap
Daily Sunscreen Helps Middle-Aged Skin Stay Young: Study
More Proof Healthy Living, Not Smoking Pay Off
Marriages Forged on the Internet May Last Longer
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
New Drug May Help Fight Certain Advanced Lung Cancers
Whooping Cough Cases Rise as Parents Opt Out of Vaccine
Sunday, June 02, 2013
Avastin May Boost Survival in Advanced Cervical Cancer: Study
Experimental Drug Shows Benefits Against Melanoma in Early Study
Doubling Time on Tamoxifen Cuts Odds for Breast Cancer's Return: Study
Drug May Work Against Advanced Thyroid Cancer
Saturday, June 01, 2013
Immune-Based Drug Shows Promise Against Advanced Melanoma
New Drug May Slow Advanced Ovarian Cancer
