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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Fish Like Grouper, Barracuda May Pose Food-Poisoning Risk
Blacks Less Likely to Receive Kidney Transplant Early On, Study Finds
Science Reveals How Owls Avoid Stroke While Rotating Heads
More Child Gun Injuries in States With Self-Defense Laws
Pet Hedgehogs Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in 8 States
Belly Fat May Raise Odds of Early Death for Thin Heart Patients
Drug Users Are 'Super-Spreaders' of Hepatitis C, Study Finds
Most U.S. Soldiers May Suffer From Sleep Problems
Sunshine Might Help Love Bloom, Study Suggests
Smaller Snack Portions Just as Satisfying
New Stroke Guidelines Stress Treatment Within One Hour of Arrival in ER
Health Highlights: Jan. 31, 2013
Scientists Find Clue to Aging Reversal in Mice
Texting Doesn't Replace the Feel-Good Effects of Talking, Study Says
People Can Emit Flu Germs in Air Up to 6 Feet Away, Study Finds
Some Parkinson's Patients Discover an Artistic Side
Marriage May Cut Heart Attack Risk for Both Spouses
Friday Is 'National Wear Red Day' for Women's Heart Health
Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Linked to Autism Risk in Study
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Health Highlights: Jan. 30, 2013
Vegetarianism May Cut Heart Disease Risk By Third: Study
Impotence Drug Cialis Might Have Other Sexual Benefits: Study
Obesity May Be Linked to MS Risk in Children
Yoga May Help With Common Heart Rhythm Disorder
For Married Men, Does More Housework Mean Less Sex?
Childhood Abuse May Be Tied to Uterine Fibroids: Study
Many Cocaine Deaths Determined by Genes, Study Says
Study Shows Weight-Loss Myths Abound
Non-Drug ADHD Treatments Don't Pan Out in Study
Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Linked to Autism Risk in Study
Certain Jobs May Still Pose Risk for Asthma
Doubling Up on Cold, Flu Remedies May Harm Liver
Hops, Key to Flavor in Beer, May Prove Useful in New Drugs
Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatments Similar in Long Run: Study
More Oversight Urged for Money Spent on Research
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Study: Lungs From Heavy Smokers OK for Transplant
Can Brightly Colored Fruits, Veggies Protect Against ALS?
High Blood Pressure in Kids May Be Less Common Than Thought
Brain Scan Study Suggests Docs 'Feel' Your Pain
Antidepressants Celexa, Lexapro Tied to Irregular Heartbeat: Study
For Some, Views on Global Warming Change With the Weather
Erectile Dysfunction May Signal Hidden Heart Disease
Health Highlights: Jan. 29, 2013
When It Comes to Spine Surgery, There Is No 'July Effect': Study
Breast Cancer Gene May Be Tied to Early Menopause
Too Few Adults Get Recommended Vaccines: CDC
Late Lunch May Mean Less Weight Loss
Implanted Defibrillator Patients Prefer Device Off if Very Ill: Survey
CDC Ranks Foods Most Likely to Make Americans Sick
Good 'First-Time' Sex May Set Stage for Future Enjoyment
'Coming Out' Can Bring Health Benefits, Study Says
Monday, January 28, 2013
PET Scans Helpful, But Not Definitive for Alzheimer's Diagnosis
Health Highlights: Jan. 28, 2013
No Proof Drugs Ease Kids' Migraines: Study
'Sex With an Ex' Common Among Teens, Young Adults
More Evidence Ties Heart Disease to Mental Decline
1 in 5 Hospital Docs Reports 'Unsafe' Workloads: Study
First-Ever Guidelines Issued for Treating Type 2 Diabetes in Kids
For Early Cancer, Lumpectomy Beats Mastectomy for Survival: Study
Do TV Liquor Ads Drive Kids to Drink?
Scientists Complete 1st Map of 'Emotional Intelligence' in the Brain
Obese Women With Diabetes May Need Different Workouts Than Men
Dog Treats Can Pack on the Pounds, Vets Say
Whooping Cough Vaccine for Pregnant Women Among New Recommendations
Constipation Treatments Not Equally Effective: Review
Poll Finds Broad Support for Tougher Gun Laws
Fried Foods May Boost Prostate Cancer Risk, Study Says
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Checklist for Winter Sports Safety
Lighter Sleep May Dull Memory Skills in Seniors
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Parents Not Too Worried About Kids' Use of Pain Meds: Poll
Simple Tips for Smoother Shaving
Friday, January 25, 2013
Chronic Heartburn Could Spur Asthma in Some Patients
Higher Fruit, Veggie Intake Tied to Lower Risk of a Tough-to-Treat Breast Cancer
Smoking Still Takes a Heavy Toll in U.S., CDC Finds
Health Highlights: Jan. 25, 2013
People May Eat More When Headlines Bear Bad News
Folic Acid Supplements Don't Affect Cancer Risk, Review Finds
Could Lightning Spur Headaches and Migraines?
Common Painkillers Tied to Kidney Risks for Children: Study
Bisexual Women at Especially High Risk of Sexual Violence, CDC Says
Flu Still at Epidemic Levels: CDC
Quitting Smoking Before Cancer Surgery Best, Study Finds
ER Visits Linked to ADHD Meds Up Sharply
FDA Approves 3 New Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes
People Overestimate the Happiness New Purchases Will Bring
Lead Levels Down in U.S. Kids, But Asthma Cases Rising: EPA
Very Obese Teens See Heart Gains From Weight-Loss Surgery: Study
FDA Panel Votes for Tougher Curbs on Vicodin, Other Painkillers
Thursday, January 24, 2013
FDA Panel Weighs Tougher Restrictions on Some Prescription Painkillers
Acts of Kindness Can Make You Happier
Lowly Dung Beetle Looks to the Stars to Navigate
HIV-Like Virus Arose in Primates Millions of Years Ago, Scientists Say
Preventing Kidney Disease May Cut Diabetes Deaths, Study Says
Ob/Gyn Group Urges Docs to Help Prevent 'Octomom'-Type Multiple Births
Scientists Link More Genes to Common Brain Tumor
Health Highlights: Jan. 24, 2013
Turning Tragedy Into Hope for Others With Spinal Cord Injury
ER Admissions Over Holidays Linked to Higher Death Rates
Drivers' Attitudes While Learning May Predict Future Road Performance
Why Dogs, Unlike Wolves, Can Be Tamed
Vaccinating Kids Against Common Gut Bug Helps Shield Adults Too: Study
In Speed-Dating Study, Testosterone Rises in Both Sexes as Love Ignites
Extreme Cold Snap Brings Unexpected Health Risks
CDC Researchers Spot Increase in New 'Stomach Bug' Strain
Salmonella Cause of Most Foodborne-Illness Outbreaks: CDC
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Study Questions Importance of 'Triggers' in Setting Off Migraines
Women's Smoking Deaths at All-Time High in U.S.
People With Egg Allergy Can Safely Get Flu Shot: Experts
More Time at Family Dinners Might Curb Obesity in Kids
Why Some Wolves Became Dogs
Controversial Bird Flu Research to Resume
Health Highlights: Jan. 23, 2013
Study Links Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy to Lower IQ
Condoms Don't Diminish Sexual Pleasure, Study Finds
Jaw Pain Disorder Tied to Anxiety, Depression
U.S. Vets With Gulf War Syndrome Need Individualized Treatment: Report
'Nightcaps' Don't Help You Sleep Better After All
Drivers Who Multitask Often Overestimate Their Skills
Eat Too Much While Watching TV? Try Taking Smaller Bites
Many Women Victims of 'Contraceptive Sabotage,' Experts Say
Longtime Smokers Lose a Decade of Life
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Health Highlights: Jan. 22, 2013
Many Americans Back Nicotine Restrictions in Cigarettes: Survey
Physical, Sexual Assault May Raise Soldiers' Suicide Risk
Happy in Marriage, Heavier on the Scale?
One Path to Fitter Kids: More P.E. at School
Blood Test Might Help Guide Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Too Much Sitting May Lower Odds of Surviving Colon Cancer
Many Suffer Chronic Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery, Study Finds
Hospital Readmissions All Too Common, U.S. Studies Find
Playing for Fun May Reduce Young Athletes' Injuries
Blood Test Might Spot High-Risk Breast Cancer Genes
Signs of Brain Damage Show Up in Scans of Living, Retired NFL Players
Obese Drivers May Be More Likely to Die in Car Crashes
Oxygen Therapy Spurs Recovery in Some Stroke Patients
Study Finds Older Male Scientists Likelier to Commit Research Fraud
Got the Flu? Rest First, Exercise Later, Experts Say
Monday, January 21, 2013
Loneliness May Take a Physical Toll
Give Away Your Money, Feel Happier?
More U.S. Children Diagnosed With ADHD
Health Highlights: Jan. 21, 2013
Tired Couples May Take Each Other For Granted
Poorer Neighborhoods Often Have Less Safe Playgrounds
One in Six Cases of Adult Asthma May Be Linked to Workplace
FDA Approves 1st Skin Patch to Combat Migraines
Obese Patients Urged to Lose Weight Before Kidney Transplant
Task Force Urges Routine Screening of Women for Domestic Violence
Study Finds Nearly Half of U.S. Kids Are Under-Vaccinated
Could Chemical in Dishware Raise Your Risk for Kidney Stones?
Prolonged CPR May Boost Chances for Cardiac Arrest Victims
Study Links Long-Term Aspirin Use With Vision Loss
Hearing Loss May Hasten Mental Decline
Privacy an Issue for Nursing Moms in Neonatal ICUs
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Winter Sports Safety: Preparation Is Key
How to Tell If Your Child Is Too Sick for School: Expert
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Tips to Keep Kids Safe, Warm During Winter
'Microbeads' May Boost Survival in Advanced Colon Cancer Patients
Friday, January 18, 2013
How Cervical Cancer Vaccines Came to Be
Vaccines Might Become Another Way to Fight Cancer
Uncontrolled Risk Factors Put Stroke Survivors in Danger
Malaria, Typhoid Pose Biggest Threat to Travelers in Tropics
Hockey Rule Changes Could Cut Player Aggression, Injuries
High Medical Bills Driving Some Americans to Extreme Measures
Health Highlights: Jan. 18, 2013
Patient Education Helps Prevent Overuse of Antibiotics for Cough, Study Finds
Immune-Boosting Foods May Add to Flu Defense
Businesses Should Plan for Flu Disruptions, Doctor Says
48 States Now Report Flu Activity, Elderly Hit Hard
FDA Gives Nod to Botox to Treat Overactive Bladder
Many Young Americans Plan to Own a Gun, Survey Finds
Being 'Boss' at Home May Undermine Women's Ambition at Work: Study
Some Women Who Don't Need Deodorant Use It Anyway
PTSD Can Hamper Drug Treatment for Stroke Survivors: Study
Wound Infections From Colon Surgery May Raise Risk for Blood Clots
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Health Highlights: Jan. 17, 2013
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Have Dropped 20 Percent Since 1991
Not All Whole Grain Products Are Created Equal, Study Claims
Weight Gain a Risk After Knee Replacement, Study Finds
Obese Kids May Face Immediate Health Woes, Study Finds
Childhood Obesity Rates Drop in New York City, Los Angeles: Study
Cases of Rare But Deadly Encephalitis Rising Among Kids, Report Finds
Pictures Speak Louder Than Words on Cigarette Labeling
U.S. Lung Cancer Deaths Highest for Blacks in Segregated Areas: Study
Doctor Explains Why Flu a Greater Threat to Seniors
Your Genetic Secrets May Not Be as Safe as You Think
Chemo Pills Effective, But Patients May Skip Doses
Docs' 'Cultural Competence' May Boost HIV Care
Migraine Sufferers Stigmatized Because of Their Condition: Study
Buy Breast Pumps With Caution, FDA Says
TB Drug Shortages Put U.S. Patients in Peril, Study Finds
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
FDA Approves New Type of Flu Vaccine
Cut Back on Sugar to Lose Some Weight
Just How Severe Is This Flu Season?
Airborne Toxins Down, But Overall Pollutant Levels Rising: EPA
Smartphone Apps for Skin Cancer Risk Aren't Reliable, Study Finds
Multiple Concussions Could Up Depression Risk in Former NFL Players
As Parents' Share of College Fees Rises, Students' GPAs Fall: Study
Health Highlights: Jan. 16, 2013
Childhood Vaccine Schedule Is Safe, Report Says
Top Road Rage Triggers: Cutting In, Weaving
Autism Researchers Surprised by Impaired Brain Connections
ER Visits Linked to Energy Drinks Double: Report
Height Is Key When Coupling Up, Study Finds
Deer Ticks Carry Yet Another Bacterial Threat
Fetal Deaths Up Among Unvaccinated Moms in H1N1 Pandemic: Study
Study Pinpoints Optimal Treatment Window for HIV
Fecal 'Transplant' to Cure Gut Infection?
Surgery Checklists Help OR Teams in a Crisis, Study Finds
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Doctors Often Miss Signs of Problem Drinking in Patients, Study Finds
Got Nobel? Milk-Guzzling Countries Win More of the Esteemed Prizes
Study Finds Low Flu Vaccine Rates in U.S. Kids
Blood Clots During Pregnancy More Likely After IVF, Study Says
For Some Children, Autism Symptoms May Fade With Age
Health Highlights: Jan. 15, 2013
No Link Between Low Birth Weight, Asthma: Study
Many More Doctors Using Electronic Health Records
U.S. Gives States More Time to Set Up Health Insurance Exchanges
Unneeded Antibiotics May Lead to Diarrheal Illness, Study Finds
'Spot' Shortages of Flu Vaccine, Tamiflu Reported, FDA Head Says
U.S. Minorities Less Likely to Get Colon Cancer Screening: Study
Mussels' Stickiness Inspires Surgical Adhesive
Texting Could Help Spread the Word on Teen Health
Inserting Breathing Tube May Not Be Best for Victims of Cardiac Arrest
Migraine With Aura May Raise Risk of Heart Trouble
Obese Patients May Have Less Success With Back Surgery
Monday, January 14, 2013
Pot Use-Low IQ Link Challenged in Study
Berries May Cut Heart Attack Risk in Women, Study Says
30 Percent of U.S. Teen Girls Meet Up With Online Strangers
Early Parkinson's Patients May Suffer Some Symptoms in Silence
Chimpanzees, Like Humans, Seem to Have Sense of Fairness
Early Ovary Removal May Be Tied to Lapses in Memory, Thinking
Thigh Is Safer Vaccination Site Than Arm for Toddlers, Study Finds
Could Baby's Tummy Bacteria Help Spur Colic?
Twitter May Help Those Trying to Lose Weight
Safer Roads Near Schools May Mean Fewer Kids Struck by Cars
Health Highlights: Jan. 14, 2013
Heavy Smoking May Raise Odds for Lethal Bladder Cancer
Fast Food Tied to Asthma, Eczema and Hay Fever in Kids
Many People Underestimate How Long a Cough Should Last
Researchers Link 25 New Gene Variants to Autism
Screen Time Near Bedtime Means Less Sleep for Kids
U.S. Launches Extensive Alzheimer's Studies
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Snowboarding Tops List of Winter-Sports Injuries
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Winter Holds Many Hazards for Seniors, Expert Warns
Friday, January 11, 2013
Bathroom Reminders May Prod Guys to Wash Their Hands
Humans and Birds May Have Music in Common
Depressed Stroke Survivors May Face Higher Early Death Risk
Health Highlights: Jan. 11, 2013
Heart Muscle Cells Regenerate in Kids, Research Shows
Cardiac Deaths May Lead to Shortage of Donor Livers
Flu Widespread in 47 States, Vaccine 'Moderately' Effective: CDC
Cancer Society Suggests CT Lung Screening for Heavy Smokers
Research Reveals Which Learning Methods Get an 'A'
Phys Ed Requirements Disappearing at 4-Year Colleges
Bullying Harms Kids With Autism, Parents Say
Avoid Pregnancy for a Year After Weight-Loss Surgery: Review
More Focused Radiation Treatment May Work Better Against Brain Tumors
Safe Ways to Relieve Your Young Child's Flu Symptoms
Marriage Might Lengthen Life
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Prescription Painkillers Trail Only Marijuana in Abuse Rates, Report Shows
Texts, Other Distractions Tied to Errors at Work
Which Hospital Patients Need Drugs to Prevent Gastrointestinal Bleeding?
NFL's Seau Had Brain Trauma at Time of Suicide, Report Finds
FDA: Lower Ambien's Dose to Prevent Drowsy Driving
Kidneys Sometimes Removed Needlessly in Patients With Rare Genetic Disorder
Mother-to-Be's Pollen Exposure May Boost Asthma Risk in Baby
Blood Disorder Cases Tied to Prescription Painkiller Abuse
Fewer U.S. Patients Getting Weight Counseling From Doctors
Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself From the Flu
Health Highlights: Jan. 10, 2013
Brown Eyes Beat Blue Ones for 'Trustworthiness': Study
Boredom at Work Can Spur Creativity, Studies Find
Technique IDs Deadliest Whooping Cough Cases
U.S. Efforts to Boost Number of Primary Care Doctors Have Failed
Fans of Reality Beauty Shows Twice as Likely to Tan: Study
Survey Refutes 'Loner' Stereotype of Video Gamers
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Pap Test Could Spot Some Ovarian Cancers, Study Finds
Americans Suffer Worse Health Than Peers in Other Countries
Flu Tightens Its Grip on U.S.
Stem Cell Transplants in Mice Show Promise for Lou Gehrig's Disease
Hearing Restored in Mice With Noise-Induced Deafness
Active Video Games May Boost Fitness in Younger Students
Health Highlights: Jan. 9, 2013
Brief Life Expectancy Should Rule Out Certain Cancer Screenings: Study
Most Teens Support Tough Smoking Bans: Survey
High BPA Levels in Kids Linked to Risk for Heart, Kidney Damage: Study
After Hospital Discharge, Other Ills May Land Seniors Back in Again
IUD Might Ease Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Study Suggests
FDA Urges Studies on Safer Formulations of Narcotic Painkillers
Many U.S. Teens at Risk for Suicide Despite Treatment: Study
Reductions in Wood-Burning Stoves Tied to Lower Death Rates
Common Heart Drug Might Improve Lung Cancer Survival
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Is 'Untreatable' Gonorrhea On the Way?
Lifetime of Speaking a 2nd Language May Boost Aging Brain
Vitamin D Doesn't Improve Knee Arthritis, Study Finds
Diet Drinks Tied to Depression Risk in Older Adults: Study
Time Spent on Malpractice Suits May Take Toll on Doctors
How Much Caffeine in That Supplement? Hard to Tell
Popularity of 'Walk-In' Retail Health Clinics Growing: Poll
Health Highlights: Jan. 8, 2013
Study Suggests Genetic Link Between Epilepsy, Migraine
Breast Milk Contains More Than 700 Bacteria Types: Study
1/3 of Docs Often Prescribe Brand-Name Drugs Over Generics: Study
Keeping Cold-Weather Exercise Fresh, Not Frozen
Do Babies Begin Learning Language in the Womb?
Keeping Fit May Boost Survival With Endometrial Cancer
Binge Drinking Common Among U.S. Women, Girls: CDC
Ancient Pills Found in Shipwreck Offer Rare Insight Into Early Medicine
Monday, January 07, 2013
Health Highlights: Jan. 7, 2013
Let Babies 'Cry It Out,' Study Suggests
Brain Changes Found in Small Study of Former NFL Players
Some HPV-Linked Cancers Rising in U.S.: Report
Strange Food Pairings May Signal Binge Eating: Study
Hillary Clinton Returns to Work
Color of Your Cup Might Influence Drink's Taste
Low Wages Linked to Raised Risk for High Blood Pressure
Meds May Spur Compulsive Behaviors in Some Parkinson's Patients: Study
Common Blood Pressure Drugs Might Lower Dementia Risk
Moms May Use TV to Calm Fussy Infants: Study
Mental Health of Dads-to-Be May Influence Toddler's Behavior
U.S. Health Care Spending Now at $2.7 Trillion: Report
Recession Drove Down Doctor Visits, Study Says
Costly Breast Cancer Screenings May Not Help Seniors: Study
Menopause Can Bring Lapses in Memory, Thinking, Study Finds
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall: Report
Psychological Woes Could Arise During Interplanetary Spaceflight: Study
Sunday, January 06, 2013
Tips to Avoid Dry Skin During Winter
Saturday, January 05, 2013
Dog Days of Winter: Keeping Pets Safe, Warm
Friday, January 04, 2013
Health Highlights: Jan. 4, 2013
Hospital Type Linked to Racial Disparities in Kids With Appendicitis Complication
For Texas Man, Bariatric Surgery Led to Diabetes-Free Life
Experts Challenge Americans to Reduce Salt Intake
Implanted Heart Devices Have Real-World Benefits: Study
Flu Cases Rise Across U.S., Severe Season Feared
Dementia, Late-Life Depression May Be Linked
Weight-Loss Surgery Is New Diabetes Foe
Doctor-Patient Communication Key to Sticking With Meds
Low Vitamin D in Early Pregnancy Tied to Lower Birth Weight
FDA Proposes New Rules to Strengthen Food Safety
Helping Sleeping Moms-to-Be Breathe Easier May Benefit Baby
Keeping Sexuality Secret Takes Mental Toll on Bisexual Men
Thursday, January 03, 2013
Climate Change May Bring Another Mosquito-Borne Illness to U.S.
Weight-Lifting May Boost Heart Health in Black Men: Study
Some Complain of Shorter Penis After Prostate Cancer Treatment: Study
Health Highlights: Jan. 3, 2013
Many Americans Drive While Drowsy: Report
Married Women More Likely to Have Positive Pregnancies: Study
Stem Cell Technology May Help Rejuvenate Immune Cells
Study Tracks Kids' Brain Activity While Watching 'Sesame Street'
Better Work Environment May Cut Hospital Readmission Rates
People Underestimate How Much They Might Change in the Future
Genes Changes Seen in Alzheimer's Can Be Found in Infancy: Study
Move Over, Mean Girls
Brain Injury Doesn't Raise Dementia Risk for Most: Study
'Love Hormone' May Aid Women's Recovery After Childbirth
Younger Women Start to Follow Pap Test Guidelines: CDC
Hillary Clinton Plans to Return to Work Next Week
Wednesday, January 02, 2013
For One Woman, HPV Vaccine Was a 'No-Brainer'
Second Hit Leaves Young Football Player in Wheelchair
Recent Ex-Smokers May Fare Worse After Heart Bypass: Study
Health Highlights: Jan. 2, 2013
People May Skip Generic Pills if Color Differs From Brand-Name Drug
Prenatal Antidepressants Don't Raise Fetal, Infant Death Risk: Study
House Joins Senate to OK Bill That Avoids Fiscal Cliff
Study Sheds Light on Evolution of Tree-Dwelling Humans
Clearing Up the Confusion on When to Get a Pap Test
Mental Disorders Linked With Domestic Violence, Study Says
Future Astronauts May Be Exposed to Alzheimer's Risk Factor
Hillary Clinton Released From NYC Hospital
New Pills Show Promise for Hepatitis C
Tuesday, January 01, 2013
Could Being a Little Overweight Help You Live Longer?
Is Fructose Making People Fat?
Docs Often Use Social Media on the Job: Survey
House Joins Senate to OK Bill to Avoid Fiscal Cliff
Senate Votes to Avoid Fiscal Cliff, House Decision Expected Tuesday
