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Sunday, September 30, 2012

Mailed Kits May Prompt Parents to Protect Kids From Sun

Researchers Tackle Age-Related Decline in Immune Response

Scientists Probe How Some HIV Patients Resist AIDS

Saturday, September 29, 2012

New Melanoma Treatment Might Delay Cancer Progression

Friday, September 28, 2012

Heart Disease Deaths in Europe Dropping: Report

Noisy Bars May Threaten Workers' Hearing

Eyes May Possess Infection-Killing Power: Study

Health Highlights: Sept. 28, 2012

New Treatments May Help Restore Speech Lost to Aphasia

For New Mom With Aphasia, 'Giving Up Was Not an Option'

Common Pesticide Linked to Birth Defect, Study Suggests

FDA Campaign Aims to Make Online Drug Purchases Safer

Melatonin May Improve Sleep for People on Blood-Pressure Meds

Quick Survey May Pick Up Ovarian Cancer Warnings: Study

Breast Cancer Drug Linked to Sexual Problems in Older Women

Simple Test Might Predict Whether Some Pregnancies Succeed

Improved HIV Care Boosts Life Expectancy at Clinic, Study Found

Prenatal Test Presents Dilemmas to Expectant Mothers

Study Ties Common Back Ailment to Faulty Gene

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Poor Sense of Smell Linked to Personality Disorder

Antioxidants May Lower Risk of Heart Attack in Women: Study

School Debt, Income Gap Push Med Students Away From Primary Care

Families Who Adopt Should Use Extra Health Services, School Support: Experts

More Than Half of Severe Mental Disability Cases Not Inherited: Study

Flu Season's Approaching So Roll Up Your Sleeve

Health Highlights: Sept. 27, 2012

Complementary Medicine May Help Soldiers With PTSD: Study

Genes May Influence Impotence After Prostate Radiation

Follow-Up Lacking for Babies After Hepatitis B Vaccination: CDC

Smoking Scenes on Rise in Top-Grossing Youth-Rated Movies: CDC

Exercise Programs for Kids Seem to Have Little Impact: Study

What Looks Like Play May Really Be a Science Experiment

Colon Cancer Gene Database May Assist Research Efforts

Hospital Observation Units Could Save Billions in Health Costs, Study Says

Some People OK With Monetary Payments to Boost Kidney Donation: Survey

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Telling Patients When They're Unfit to Drive Cuts Crashes: Study

West Nile Cases Rise by 400 Since Last Week: CDC

Doctors' Intuition May Be Key to Spotting Infections in Kids

Son's Real-Life Drama Leads Comedy Queen to Medical Role

Virus Patterns Where Kids Live May Affect Asthma Risk

Using 'Gender-Specific' Objects to Identify Faces May Backfire

Research Suggests Possible Vaccine to Prevent Premature Birth

Can Parents' Divorce Boost Son's Risk for Stroke?

Why Some Mothers (Wrongly) Let Kids Try Alcohol

New Symptoms Tied to Death Risk in Severe Kidney Disease

Changes in Intestinal Bacteria Linked to Type 2 Diabetes

Health Highlights: Sept. 26, 2012

Declining Funding May Cause U.N. to Fall Short of Health Goals

TV for Kids Filled With Social Bullying, Study Finds

People With Implantable Defibrillators May Need More Mental Health Support

Differences Seen in Lung Microbes of Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Screening Tool Reveals Two Multiple Sclerosis Types

Some Women's Brains Contain Male DNA: Study

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

'Fragile X Syndrome' Researchers Boost Social Skills in Mice

That May Not Be a Cold, Could Be Fall Allergies

Alcoholism Treatment Saves Families Money

COPD May Contribute to a Bad Night's Sleep

Aging Population Poses Long-Term Challenges to U.S. Economy

Obesity Now Puts Kids' Hearts at Risk Later

Health Highlights: Sept. 25, 2012

Obese Pregnant Women With Sleep Apnea May Have More Delivery Complications

Can Facebook Prolong Post-Breakup Pain?

A Virus That Zaps Zits?

Working Out Cuts Women's Appetite, Study Finds

Many Children With Autism Have Other Health Problems, Study Says

Stress Linked to Greater Weight Gain in Black Girls, Study Finds

Misdiagnosis Common for Rare Brain Disease: Study

After Tonsillectomy, Steroids May Not Increase Bleeding

U.S. Sees a Run on New Knees Since 1990s

Monday, September 24, 2012

Eunuchs Lived Longer Than Other Men: Study

Brain Develops Longer in Womb for Humans Than Chimps

Prescription Drug Abuse Drops Among U.S. Young Adults

Health Highlights: Sept. 24, 2012

Women Born Preterm May Face Pregnancy Risks

Active Video Games Have Exercise-Like Effects in Kids: Study

Researchers Propose Plan for Managing Drug Shortages

Born To Lead? No Sweat

Animal Study Ties Common Chemical to Reproductive Problems

U.S. Antibiotic Prescribing Rates Highest in South: Study

Doctors Should Screen Adults for Alcohol Misuse, U.S. Panel Says

Doctors to Parents: No Trampolines

Young Cancer Survivors Say Costs Hinder Follow-Up Care

Antibiotics in Childhood May Increase Bowel Disease Risk: Study

Research Lacking on Drugs for Older Children With Autism, Study Finds

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Health Highlights: Sept. 23, 2012

Gene Study Yields New Clues to Breast Cancer

Study Links Another Gene Variant to Male Breast Cancer

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Bride's Wedding Jitters May Forecast Stormy Marriage

Positive Outlook Boosts Likelihood of Healthier Lifestyle

Friday, September 21, 2012

Adults See Some Teen Bullying as Less Serious: Survey

'Half-Match' Marrow Transplants Help Some With Sickle Cell

Health Highlights: Sept. 21, 2012

Making People Sign Forms at the Top May Keep Them Honest

Injuries No Worse for Tasered Teens Than Adults: Study

Treating Sperm With Missing Protein Might Help Male Fertility

Poor Sleep May Make High Blood Pressure Worse

Cancer Portrayed Too Grimly in Movies, Study Suggests

Lab Contamination Behind Debunked Link Between Virus, Prostate Cancer

Explosions Are Main Cause of Spine Injuries in U.S. Soldiers

Tick in Man's Ear Gives Him Tinnitus

Obese Black Kids More Susceptible to Hypertension, Study Finds

Untreated Food Allergies More Likely in Poor, Minority Kids

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Scientists Focus on Factors Behind Asthma Attacks

Health Highlights: Sept. 20, 2012

Can't Stop Eating M&Ms?

NYC Effort Put Rats on the Run

Poorer Patients Find Thyroid Cancer at Later Stage: Study

Where You Live May Boost Your Sense of Well-Being

Thin Placenta Might Be Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death Later in Life

Year of Taking Risky Blood Thinners May Be Unnecessary After Stent Surgery

Health Reform 2.0: Governors Pushing Back on Medicaid Expansion

Obese Kids May Have Dulled Taste Buds

Mild Hyperthyroidism Won't Raise Heart Risk: Study

Secondhand Smoke Takes Big Illness, Expense Toll

Survival After General Anesthesia Vastly Improved: Study

Genes of Africa's Khoe-San Peoples Give Clues to Human Evolution

Gene Mutation Changed Cheetah's Spots to Stripes

Suicide Now Kills More Americans Than Car Crashes: Study

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Early Menopause May Double Heart Disease Risk, Study Says

Childhood Trauma Linked to Later Stroke Risk

Cooking-Oil Combo May Improve Blood Pressure

Blacks Less Likely to Stick to High Blood Pressure Diet: Study

Health Highlights: Sept. 19, 2012

Secondhand Smoke in Pregnancy Seems to Harm Baby, Too

FDA Warns Against Use of Diarrhea Drug From El Salvador

Clues to Ancient Dentistry Found in Human Tooth

Flip-Flop? People Can Change Moral Positions and Not Know It

More Kids Opting Out of School-Required Vaccinations: Study

New Pill Shows Promise Against Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

Doctors Biased Against Drug Company Research, Study Finds

Drug Shows Promise Against Fragile X Syndrome, Possibly Autism

West Nile Cases Still Rising; Death Toll Now at 134, CDC Says

Low-Cost, Speedy Liver Test in Development

Health Reform 2.0: States Balking at New Insurance Exchanges

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Health Highlights: Sept. 18, 2012

Exercise May Prevent Stress and Anxiety, Study Suggests

Self-Harm Associated With Premature Death in Study

New Drug Might Help Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome

New Study Debunks Virus Theory for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

FDA OKs First Ultrasound Imaging System for Dense Breasts

More U.S. Kids Prescribed Off-Label Antipsychotics: Study

Least Aggressive Breast Cancer Still Poses Long-Term Risk, Study Finds

Obesity Surgery Seems to Reduce Heart Risks, Study Says

Heart Deaths Rise With Extreme Temperatures, Study Finds

Most Forehead Lift Patients Recommend Procedure: Survey

Report: 39 States on Pace for Obesity Rates Above 50%

Belly Fat Adds to Diabetes Risk in Obese Adults, Study Finds

Aerobic Exercise Cuts Kids' Diabetes Risk: Study

BPA in Food Packaging Tied to Child Obesity: Study

Monday, September 17, 2012

Too Much Salt Might Harm Kids' Health: Study

Food-Assistance Program Sees $2 Billion Spent on Sweet Drinks: Study

'Sexting' May Go Hand-in-Hand With Unprotected Sex Among Teens

Vitamin D in Pregnancy Critical for Brain Development, Study Says

Study Assesses Blood Thinner Use After Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Comparison of Obesity Surgeries Turns Up Surprising Results

Studies Show Limits, Promise of Laser Removal of Tattoos

Diets High in Fructose May Harm Liver in Some, Scientists Warn

Cigarette Taxes 'Disproportionately Burden' the Poor, Report Says

Avoiding Alcohol May Cut Risk for Esophageal Cancer

Health Highlights: Sept. 17, 2012

Shingles Not Linked to Increased Cancer Risk, Study States

Cancer Overtakes Heart Disease as Top Cause of Death Among U.S. Hispanics

Extra Steps Urged to Cut Alcohol, Drug Use in Military: Report

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Shoppers Who Read Food Labels Are Thinner, Study Says

At-Home Moms Cook, Shop, Play More With Kids: Study

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Skin Doctor Offers Tips to Reduce Acne

Friday, September 14, 2012

'Doctor Shopping' Tied to Fatal Prescription Drug Overdoses

Pain From Sexual Assault Often Untreated, Study Says

Woman Finds Balance in Life Via Drastic Change

Putting Your Mental Health in Order

Secondhand Smoke Linked to Memory Problems

Quitting Smoking Just as Hard for Teens: Study

Chronic Pain May Cost U.S. $635 Billion a Year

Health Highlights: Sept. 14, 2012

Stressful Job Might Be Tough on the Heart

Obesity Hits Rural Areas Harder Than Cities

Do Video Games Promote Reckless Driving in Certain Teens?

Medicare Gaps Leave Many With Big Bill at End of Life, Study Finds

Quitting Drinking May Help Alcoholics' Bone Loss

Topical Products for Muscle, Joint Pain May Cause Burns: FDA

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Health Highlights: Sept. 13, 2012

Almost Half of U.S. Adults Have Gum Disease

Gestational Diabetes, Poverty Linked to ADHD

Knee, Hip Replacements Don't Help People Lose Weight: Study

Cancer Survivors Prefer to Stay With Cancer Doctors: Study

Soaring U.S. Spinal Care Spending Due to Specialists: Study

'Mini-Strokes' May Be More Damaging Than Thought

Many More U.S. Households Ready for Disasters: CDC

Improved Developmental Screening Urged for Hispanic Kids

Men More Prone to Depression After Stroke: Study

Scientists Spot 5 Genes That Help Shape Faces

Scientists Map Genetic 'Blueprint' of Heart

NYC OKs Ban on Big Sugary Drinks

Could Facebook Be Making You Fat?

Mammography's Benefits Outweigh Harms for Older Women: Study

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

NYC 'Soda Ban' Decision Expected Thursday

3-D Imaging Might Make Some Surgeries Safer

Human Stem Cells Restore Hearing to Deaf Gerbils in Study

More Evidence That Truvada Can Help Prevent HIV

'Superpowered' Bacteria May Lurk Behind Sinus Infections

Docs' Sensitivity to Patients' Feelings Tied to Good Outcomes

Family Health Insurance Premiums Jump 4 Percent in 2012

Drug Used to Prevent Prostate Cancer Won't Lower Quality of Life

U.S. Expands SIDS Prevention Effort

Whooping Cough Vaccine Protection Fades Over Time: Study

Health Highlights: Sept. 12, 2012

Stress Adds to Salt Load of Some Blacks, Study Says

Psych, Sleep Meds May Affect Driving

Scientists ID Gene for Insulin Sensitivity

Lust May Dampen Humans' Sense of Disgust, Study Suggests

Imported Ricotta Cheese Recalled Due to Listeria

Hispanics May Face Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: Study

Younger Kids Likelier to Gain Weight After Tonsillectomy

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Health Highlights: Sept. 11, 2012

Children of U.S. Immigrants May Have Academic Edge

New Device May Reduce Repeat Breast Cancer Surgeries

Some Screens Miss Spread of Breast Cancer: Study

Experimental Dengue Vaccine Shows Some Success

Omega-3s May Not Help Your Heart After All, Study Says

More Pregnant Women on Blood Pressure Drugs: Study

Swallowed Toothpicks Can Lead to Big Trouble, Experts Warn

Traffic May Keep City Dwellers Awake, Harming Health

Some Blood Pressure Drugs Might Help Slow Alzheimer's: Study

NFL Docs Urge More Caution With Key Pain Med

Supportive Spouse May Extend Cancer Survival

'Excellent' Survival Seen for Liver Transplant From Live Donor

Severely Obese Women Attempting IVF May Have Lower Egg Quality

For Mild Asthma, Daily Steroids May Not Be Needed, Study Says

When Prescription Drugs Go OTC, Ads Talk Less of Harms: Study

Monday, September 10, 2012

Kids' Vaccine Exemptions Too Easy to Obtain: Study

Video Game 'Teams' Tied to Cooperative Behavior in Players

Common Painkillers Might Boost Odds for 2nd Heart Attack

Curbing Suicide Now a National Priority, U.S. Says

Researchers Find Powerful Swine Flu Strain in Korea

Pediatricians' Group Urges Flu Shot for Kids Aged 6 Months and Up

New Strep Throat Guidelines Tackle Antibiotic Resistance

Pot Use May Raise Risk of Testicular Cancer: Study

Multiple Methods Can Safely Help Babies Get to Sleep, Study Shows

More Evidence Acupuncture Can Ease Chronic Pain

Overweight Teens Typically Eat Less Than Normal-Weight Peers

Postpartum Depression May Lead to Shorter Kids: Study

Exercise Does Boost Teens' Health, Study Finds

U.S. Panel Rejects Ovarian Cancer Screens for Low-Risk Women

Health Highlights: Sept. 10, 2012

Young Children Treated for Cancer May Be at Risk for PTSD: Study

Heavy Drinking Linked to Earlier Stroke

Electrolyte Problem Raises Post-Op Death Risk: Study

Sunday, September 09, 2012

Water or Sports Drink?

Put Traffic Safety on Back-to-School 'To-Do' List: Experts

Saturday, September 08, 2012

Experts Offer Tips to Help Keep Fall Sports Injury Free

Friday, September 07, 2012

More Patients With Irregular Heartbeat Recognize Stroke Risk: Survey

Lettuce: Buy Bagged or Not?

X-Rays May Up Breast Cancer Risk for Women With Certain Genes: Study

Elevated Antibody Levels May Predict Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk

Health Officials Tracking Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pet Turtles

Tight Blood Sugar Control Won't Help Babies After Heart Surgery

Pan-Fried Red Meat May Raise Prostate Cancer Risk: Study

Language Barrier Hurts Elderly Asthma Patients

Antibiotics in Meat May Thwart Efforts to Make Sausage Safe

Rise in Pregnancy-Associated Cancers Not Fully Explained by Older Age

'Chemo Brain' After Breast Cancer Backed by Study

Super-Shy Preschoolers Might Struggle Academically

Health Highlights: Sept. 7, 2012

Want to Beat Spider Phobia? Talk About It

Thursday, September 06, 2012

Cholesterol Screenings Up, But Certain Groups Still Lag: CDC

U.S. Health Care System Wastes $750B Annually, Report Finds

Health Highlights: Sept. 6, 2012

'Magic' Carpet Could Help Shield Elderly From Falls

Kids Develop Sense of Humor by Age 1, Study Finds

Listening Aids May Help Boost Dyslexic Kids' Reading Skills

Third of Hospital Staff Say Hand-Washing Reminders Unwelcome

Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Don't Raise Cancer Risk: Study

Childhood Vaccination Rates Remain High, CDC Says

Nonalcoholic Red Wine Might Help Lower Blood Pressure

Does Studying for Law School Test Boost Your Brain?

The Plague: It's Still With Us

Vets' Readjustment Issues May Spur PTSD Treatment

Face-Down Position May Be Safer During Radiation for Breast Cancer: Study

Smokers Are Still High School's 'Cool Kids,' Study Finds

Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Treated Vaginal Ring Prevents HIV in Monkeys

Ex-NFL Players at Higher Risk for Alzheimer's, ALS: Study

West Nile Cases Keep Climbing; 118 Deaths So Far, CDC Says

Health Highlights: Sept. 5, 2012

Men, Women Do See Things Differently: Study

It's Possible to Be Obese and Heart-Healthy: Studies

Scientists Inch Closer to Genetic Blueprint of Diseases

Ginkgo Won't Prevent Alzheimer's, Study Finds

Taking Breaks From Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy Seems Safe: Study

Laundry Detergent Packs Pose Poisoning Threat to Toddlers

Bus, Truck Drivers May Downplay Sleep Troubles

Poor Sleep Among Preschoolers May Be Tied to Special Ed Needs Later

More Americans Get Effective HIV Treatment, Study Says

Tuesday, September 04, 2012

People More Likely to Guzzle Beer Served in Curved Glasses

Could Internet Addiction Be Genetic?

Longer Resuscitation After Cardiac Arrest May Be Warranted, Study Suggests

Chemical in Household Products May Be Linked to Heart Disease: Study

Environmental 'Gene-Swapping' May Play Part in Antibiotic Resistance

Millions of Americans Have Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure: CDC

Teen Obesity Linked to Mom's Smoking in Pregnancy: Study

Health Highlights: Sept. 4, 2012

Combat Stress Linked to Brain Changes in Study

Seniors' Creativity Can Thrive Despite Dementia

Even 'High-Normal' Blood Sugar Tied to Brain Shrinkage

Scientists Find Links Among Parkinson's, Cancer and Family History

Artery Stiffness May Predict High Blood Pressure

Vitamin D Supplements Won't Help Cholesterol Levels: Study

Many Heart Attacks May Go Unrecognized in Seniors

Monday, September 03, 2012

Almost Half of U.S. Kids With Autism Have Been Bullied

Organic Foods Not Healthier or More Nutritious, Study Says

Obesity Might Lower Teens' Thinking Skills, Study Suggests

Child's Use of Certain Asthma Drugs Could Shorten Adult Height

Bottle-Feeding May Raise Baby's Risk for Intestinal Trouble

Sunday, September 02, 2012

How Dog-Savvy Is Your Child?

Few Doctors Discuss Exercise With Cancer Patients: Study

Saturday, September 01, 2012

Marathons Safe for Aging Boomers, Study Finds

Pack School Lunches That Are Healthy and Fun

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