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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Kids of Better-Educated Parents Have Healthier Diets: Study
Hot Tap Water May Pose Scalding Hazard
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Keep Kids Safe From Laundry Detergent Packets
Friday, March 29, 2013
Antihistamine Meds May Raise Risk for Diarrheal Illness
FDA Approves 1st in New Class of Type 2 Diabetes Drugs
Artificial Ovaries Could Potentially Deliver Hormone Therapy
More Evidence Shows Hormone Therapy May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Drug-Resistant 'Superbug' May Spread Among Patients, Study Finds
Another Study Sees No Vaccine-Autism Link
Blood Test Might Spot Pancreatic Cancer Early, Study Finds
Pregnant Women Under Stress May Be at Higher Risk for Stillbirth
Traffic Smog Tied to Serious Birth Defects
EPA Proposes Cleaner Fuel, Car Standards
Health Highlights: March 29, 2013
Another Danger of Depression?
Complications From Kidney Stone Surgery Rising, Study Finds
Pre-College Parental Chat May Reduce Freshman Drinking
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Frequent Moves Take Toll on Poor Kids, Study Suggests
Racial Gap Seen in Survival Among Kidney Dialysis Patients
Researchers Test Implanted Brain Stimulator for Alzheimer's
True Fame Endures, Study Finds
Cutting Out Mealtime Distractions May Help Manage Weight
Study Shines Light on Harmless Bacteria on Fruits, Veggies
CDC Launches New Graphic Antismoking Ads
More Dietary Fiber Might Help Thwart Stroke: Study
Valley Fever Fungal Infection on Rise in Southwest
'Bigorexics' Want to Boost Their Masculinity
Springtime Allergies More Severe, Last Longer Now, Experts Say
FDA Approves New Multiple Sclerosis Drug
Shopping Around Brings Steep Prescription Drug Savings, Report Finds
Health Highlights: March 28, 2013
Rubella in Pregnancy Rare in U.S., But Can Be Devastating for Baby
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Poor Americans in South Less Likely to Get Medical Care: Study
Experimental Drug May Work Against Hepatitis C
Genes and Early Wheezing Tied to Childhood Asthma Risk
'Moderate' Red Tide Expected in New England This Summer
More Genetic Insights Into 3 Types of Cancer
Should Short Boys Take Growth Hormone?
Office Workers May Face Exposure to Flame Retardant
Genes May Dictate Teens' Susceptibility to Heavy Smoking
Too Few Americans Pass Last Days in Hospice Care: CDC
Paranoia Common After Mugging, Study Says
Health Highlights: March 27, 2013
Same-Sex Parents May Face Harsher Criticism Than Others
Nearly 14 Million Cancer Survivors in U.S.: Report
Poor 'Health Literacy' Keeps Patients From Taking Meds
Gut Bacteria May Be Key to Gastric Bypass' Effects: Study
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Breath Test Might Predict Obesity Risk
Men Biologically Programmed to Steer Clear of Friends' Wives
Vitamin D Important During Pregnancy, Study Suggests
More Health Care Professionals Abusing Anesthesia Drug: Study
New Method May Help Pinpoint Woman's Final Menstrual Period
Tofu-Rich Diet May Help Women With Lung Cancer Live Longer
Too Much TV May Make Kids Antisocial, Study Suggests
Brain Differences Seen in People With Migraines
Temporary Tattoos May Leave Permanent Damage
Is Early Baldness in Blacks a Clue to Prostate Cancer?
Facebook a Boost for Your Self-Worth?
Modest Cardiac Benefit From Chelation Therapy Not Enough to OK Use: Experts
Oral Allergy Treatment May Ease Asthma, Hay Fever, Study Finds
Battery-Operated Skin Patch Offers New Option for Migraine Sufferers
Health Highlights: March 26, 2013
U.S. Must Step Up Response to Vets, Report Says
Monday, March 25, 2013
Could Herpes Virus Affect Memory in Older Adults?
Isolation, Loneliness May Raise Death Risk for Elderly
Shorter Shifts for Medical Interns May Not Boost Patient Safety
Parents' Divorce May Up Kids' Odds for Smoking as Adults
Certain Parents Less Likely to Follow Doctors' Advice: Poll
Working While Pregnant Won't Harm the Baby, Study Finds
Desire to Succeed Linked to Better Grades in College
Early Thinking Problems May Signal Future Dementia in Parkinson's Patients
Teen Moms More Likely to Have Been Neglected, Abused
Stress During Pregnancy May Raise Heart Defect Risk for Baby
Four in 10 Babies Given Solid Foods Too Early, Study Finds
Certain Lifestyle Factors Linked to Arthritis in Study Patients
Family Meals Nourish Teens' Mental Health: Study
Simple Breath Test Might Diagnose Heart Failure
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Play It Smart When It Comes to Lightning
U.S. Agency Puts Poison Prevention in Spotlight
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Health Highlights: March 23, 2013
Complications More Common Than Thought for Type of Hip Surgery
Fit Kids May Dodge Fractures in Old Age
Friday, March 22, 2013
Physically Fit Docs More Likely to Prescribe Exercise, Study Finds
Picky Eating in Youngsters Might Be Largely Caused by Genes
Health Highlights: March 25, 2013
Antibiotic Linked to Heart Problems in COPD Patients
Ranting on Websites May Just Make You Angrier
Even a Little Pot Use Ups College Dropout Risk
FDA Proposes Tighter Regulation of Public Defibrillators
Cigarette 'Relighting' on Rise in Still-Tight Economy
Antipsychotic Drug Use Rising for Kids on Medicaid, Study Finds
Flu Season Continues to Wind Down
Steady Rise in Heart Valve Infections Noted in U.S.
Pneumonia May Lead to Serious Aftereffects for Seniors
Return-to-Work Rate High After Knee Replacement, Study Finds
Reduced 'Fine-Tuning' of Brain May Hamper Face Recognition in Autism
Sports Gamblers Wrongly Bet on Their Sense of Control: Study
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Mental Illness May Not Impede Healthy Weight Loss, Study Says
Acting Out Dreams During Sleep May Signal Dementia
Health Highlights: March 21, 2013
Most of World's Adults Consume Too Much Salt, Study Finds
News Coverage of Shootings May Boost Stigma of Mental Illness
They're Cute, But Chicks Carry Salmonella Dangers
Millions on Verge of Diabetes Don't Know It: CDC
Excess Salt a Factor in 2.3 Million Deaths Annually Worldwide
Patient Wishes Should Guide End-of-Life Care, Researchers Say
Child Health Experts Come Out in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage
Suicidal Thoughts More Common in Kids With Autism: Study
Brain Changes Could Contribute to Gulf War Illness: Study
Ready-to-Eat Foods for Toddlers Often Too Salty: Study
Energy Drinks Linked to Changes in Heart Rhythm
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
'Cruise Ship Virus' Also Sickens 1 Million U.S. Kids Yearly
One in 50 School-Aged Children in U.S. Has Autism: CDC
Health Highlights: March 20, 2013
Blacks More Likely to Get Amputations Due to Blocked Blood Flow: Study
Coffee Can Help Truckers Stay Safe on the Road: Study
Brain Circuitry Yields Clue to Autism, Researchers Say
How Healthy Is Your County?
People With Mental Illness Make Up Large Share of U.S Smokers
Immune Therapy Shows Early Promise for Advanced Leukemia
Study: Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy May Not Affect Baby's Growth
Having Older Grandfather May Raise Child's Autism Risk: Study
Measles Can Spread Further Than Thought on Airplanes: Study
Meth in Pregnancy May Blunt Child's Reaction to Stress: Study
Women Abused in Childhood at Higher Odds of Having Child With Autism: Study
Woman's Tea Addiction Led to Loss of Teeth, Bone Problems
Man Dies After Parasitic Worms Invade Lungs
U.S. Abandons Effort to Place Graphic Labeling on Cigarettes
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Anxiety, Depression May Triple Risk of Death for Heart Patients: Study
Stroke Before Age 50 Linked to Raised Risk of Early Death
Gene Mutations Appear Key to Childhood Leukemia Risk, Study Says
Sugary Drinks Tied to 25,000 U.S. Deaths a Year
Plans to Penalize Non-Emergency Use of ERs Flawed: Study
Joint Replacement May Reinvigorate Sex Life
Fewer Kids Getting Hurt in Most Sports, Study Finds
Black Children Less Likely to Get Antibiotics: Study
Vitamin D Levels in Pregnancy May Not Affect Kids' Future Bone Health
Therapy as Good as Surgery for Some With Torn Knee Cartilage
Health Highlights: March 19, 2013
Hormone Pills in Menopause May Carry Gallstone Side Effects
A Third of U.S. Seniors Die With Dementia, Study Finds
Genetics May Be Tied to Breast Cancer Risk in Unexpected Ways
High-Dose Statins Linked to Acute Kidney Damage
False-Positive Mammograms Can Trigger Long-Term Distress
Monday, March 18, 2013
Hands-On Therapy May Spell Relief for Low Back Pain
Mammograms Every Other Year OK for Women Over 50: Study
Switch to Skim Milk Won't Prevent Toddler's Obesity: Study
Experts Question Use of Ankle Blood Pressure to Gauge Heart Risks
Health Highlights: March 18, 2013
Consumers View Foods With Green Labeling as Healthier: Study
Evolution May Keep Birds From Becoming Roadkill
Parents' Worries About HPV Vaccine on the Rise: Study
What's Good for the Heart May Also Prevent Cancer
Patients' Health Care Costs Unaffected by Doctors' Sex: Study
New Guidelines Raise Safety Bar on Concussions
Millions Got Free Preventive Care Due to Health Law, HHS Says
Study Probes Use of Filter Device to Stop Deadly Blood Clots
Nursing Shortage May Harm Infants in Intensive Care, Study Says
High Blood Pressure May Add to Alzheimer's Risk, Study Finds
Craze for Hairless Genitals Accompanies Rise in Infections
Sunday, March 17, 2013
How to Prevent, Treat Diaper Rash
Know What's in Your Child's Medications, FDA Warns
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Nip Springtime Allergies in the Bud
Expert Tips for Spring-Cleaning Your Bathroom
Friday, March 15, 2013
Incoherent Text Messages May Signal Stroke, Doctors Say
Phones, Texting May Be as Dangerous as Alcohol for Drivers
Avoiding Scary Situations May Leave Kids More Anxious: Study
Study Examines Combo Chin, Nose Plastic Surgery
With Certain Strokes, Effects Can Persist a Decade Later
Childhood Depression May Be Tied to Later Heart Risk: Study
N.Y. Woman Balances Thyroid Disease and Diabetes
People With Type 1 Diabetes at Risk of Thyroid Disease
Skies Not-So-Friendly for Passengers With Nut Allergies
Robotic Surgery for Hysterectomy Often Not Best Option, Ob/Gyn Group Says
Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Be Costly
Sinuses Near Nose Not Just 'Evolutionary Leftover'
Night Shift Linked to Raised Risk of Ovarian Cancer
Health Highlights: March 15, 2013
Vitamin D Supplements Tied to Lower Blood Pressure in Blacks
New Method Quickly Spots Kidney Damage After Surgery
Rabies From Transplanted Organ Killed Recipient, CDC Says
Thursday, March 14, 2013
CDC: 1 in 50 Poor, Straight Urban Americans Infected With HIV
New Analysis Says Evidence Lacking for HRT-Breast Cancer Link
FDA Wants to Relax Approval Process for Alzheimer's Drugs
Blacks With Kidney Disease Should Watch for Blood Pressure Shifts: Study
Can Green Tea, Coffee Reduce Stroke Risk?
Health Highlights: March 14, 2013
Homegrown Strain of Dengue Fever Virus Pinpointed in Florida
Gene Therapy Helped Mice Withstand Arthritis: Study
Efforts to Prevent Hospital-Based Infection Falling Short, Survey Finds
Scientists ID Antibody That Might Boost Cancer Therapy
Clot Buster Safe for Stroke Patients on Blood Thinners: Study
American Drivers Phone, Text More Often Than European Motorists
Bathroom Visits May Add to Sleep Problems for Seniors
More U.S. Kidney Exchanges Would Allow 1,000 Additional Transplants Yearly
New Drugs May Offer Hope to Parkinson's Patients
High-Fat Dairy Foods Linked to Worse Survival After Breast Cancer
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Hate Other People's Cellphone Calls? You're Not Alone
Study Confirms Slight Rise in Paralysis Risk After Swine Flu Shot
Spine MRIs Often Show Harmless 'Defects,' Study Finds
Don't Give ADHD Meds to Undiagnosed Kids, Experts Urge
Life's Winners May Not Win the Life Span Race
Breast Cancer Radiation Has Long-Term Heart Effects: Study
Relatives Who Witness Loved One's CPR Fare Better: Study
ERs Not Doing Enough to Educate Parents on Car-Seat Safety: Study
Sports Help Dads, Daughters Bond, Study Says
Scientists Report Clues to Flu Shot's Effectiveness
Secrets of New SARS-Like Virus Uncovered
Health Highlights: March 13, 2013
Many Teens Afraid to Intervene in Sexual Assault, Survey Finds
Ectopic Pregnancy Treatments Have Similar Effects on Fertility
DNA Test Shows Promise in Guiding Advanced Breast Cancer Care
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Single Concussion May Lead to Lasting Brain Damage
Breast-Feeding Won't Prevent Pre-Teen Obesity, Study Finds
Health Highlights: March 12, 2013
Lung Transplant Hazard May Rise With Obese Recipients, Smoking Donors
Brain Imaging Detects Tiny Lesions Related to Mild Injury: Study
Medicare Spending Not Linked to Longer Cancer Survival
Sleep Apnea Treated Successfully in Non-Specialty Centers
Major Bleeds After Heart Procedures May Raise Death Risk: Study
Quitting Cigarettes Cuts Heart Risks, Even If You Gain Weight
Antipsychotic Meds Not That Helpful for Depression: Study
Germs Fly in Roller-Derby Games, Study Finds
Sweet Drinks Tied to Higher Calorie Consumption in Kids
In Seriously Ill Kids, Obesity May Be Tied to Higher Death Risk: Study
Accidental Awareness During Anesthesia Is Rare, Study Finds
Blood Test Plus Targeted Care May Stop Heart Failure Before It Starts
Gay Men Who Marry Now Living Longer, Study Says
FDA Renews Heart-Risk Warning for Antibiotic
Monday, March 11, 2013
Facebook 'Likes' Leave a Personal Trail, Study Warns
Kids' Pet Frogs Caused Salmonella Outbreak: CDC
Seniors Getting Unnecessary Colonoscopies: Study
Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Shows Promise, Study Finds
Millions Still Lack Access to Modern Contraception, Study Says
Full Pantry Plus Too Little Sleep Is Recipe for Weight Gain
Health Highlights: March 11, 2013
Angioplasty Safe in Hospitals Without On-Site Heart Surgery Services
Viagra, Aliskiren Not Helpful for Heart Failure After All: Studies
Many Ovarian Cancer Patients Denied By-the-Book Care, Study Says
A Cheap, Old Heart Drug May Help Elderly Heart Failure Patients
Obese New Mothers May Have Higher Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
More Evidence Whooping Cough Protection Wanes
Daily Aspirin Linked to Lower Risk for Deadly Skin Cancer in Women
Bypass Patients Fare Equally Well With or Without Heart-Lung Machine
Sunday, March 10, 2013
New Drugs Might Give Heart Patients an Edge
Drug May Ease Angina in People With Type 2 Diabetes
Certain Diabetes Medications May Lower Heart Failure Risk
Was Heart Disease the Mummies' Real Curse?
Study: Mega Vitamins Won't Help After Heart Attack, Chelation Treatment Might
Saturday, March 09, 2013
Niacin Won't Help, May Harm Heart Patients: Study
Abdominal 'Chemo Bath' May Extend Survival in Ovarian Cancer Patients
Health Highlights: March 9, 2013
Friday, March 08, 2013
Flu Infections Continue to Decline
Space Heater Safety Tips Can Help Prevent Burns, Fires
Newly Hired Emergency Workers Who Witness Trauma May Struggle Afterward
You Can Help Reduce Your Colon Cancer Risk: Expert
'Violent Behavior' Occurs in Many Adult Sleepwalkers, Study Finds
Tips on Coping With Daylight Saving Time
Feds Take Lead on Health Insurance Exchanges
Petroleum Jelly Tied to Vaginal Infection Risk in Study
TV Ads for Statins May Drive Overtreatment
Health Benefits of Marriage Mostly Apply to Those Already Healthy
Does Chewing Gum Give Your Brain an Edge?
Health Highlights: March 8, 2013
Neurology Group Lists Procedures That May Be Unneeded
Heavier Pregnant Women May Face Higher C-Section Risk
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Black Breast Cancer Survivors Face Higher Heart Failure Risk: Study
Cash Incentives, Penalties May Spur People to Shed More Pounds
Defibrillator Patients Who Lose Weight May Fare Worse
Health Highlights: March 7, 2013
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Early Heart Disease, Study Finds
Procedure Lowers 'Hunger Hormone' to Help Obese Lose Weight
Steroid Shots Disappoint in Back Pain Study
Cholesterol Levels May Vary By Season
New Pap Guidelines May Miss Aggressive Cancer in Young Women: Study
Piling on Pounds When Younger May Lead to Enlarged Heart Later
Human Brain Cells Used to Make Mice Smarter
Tooth Loss Associated With Higher Risk for Heart Disease
Skipping Aspirin Before Artery Procedure May Boost Death Rates
Katrina, Other Crises Boost Heart Attacks: Studies
Walking Program Helps Stroke Survivors Get On With Life
Vision Loss, Depression May Be Linked, Study Finds
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Steer Clear of 'Miracle Cures,' Other Bogus Health Products: FDA
Health Highlights: March 6, 2013
Med School Students Still Get Gifts From Drug Companies: Survey
Cost of Diabetes Care in U.S. Keeps Climbing
Internet Search History May Reveal Unknown Drug Side Effects
Salty Diet Might Help Trigger MS, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Processed Meat May Play a Part in Early Death: Study
Brain Scans May Explain Thinking, Memory Problems in Some MS Patients
Do More Gun Laws Mean Fewer Gun Deaths?
Short-Term Exercise Might Boost Young People's Self-Control
Football Injuries May Trigger Harmful Immune System Response
Brain May Treat Wheelchair as Part of the Body
Brain 'Pacemaker' May Help Ease Tough-to-Treat Anorexia
Mental Illness May Raise Risk of Being Murdered
Disabled Workers Often Face Abuse: Study
Insomnia Might Boost Heart Failure Risk
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Motherhood May Spur Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior in Some
Report Details Steps to Boost Patient Safety
'Warm Glow' From Spending on Others Is Universal, Study Finds
5 Rheumatology Procedures You Might Not Need
'Nightmare' Bacteria Spreading in U.S. Hospitals, Nursing Homes: CDC
Sound Sleep Helps the Heart, Expert Says
Combo Treatment Might Beat Epidural to Ease Labor: Study
Stored Donor Blood May Have Shorter Shelf Life Than Thought
Scans That Gauge Heart Scarring May Spot High-Risk Patients
Over 50? Checklist May Predict If You'll Be Alive in 10 Years
Health Highlights: March 5, 2013
Spotting Sleep Problems in Special-Needs Children
Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Don't Seem to Increase Risk of Shingles
Tornado Survivors Surprisingly Optimistic, Study Finds
Mini-Organ Would Mimic Pancreas to Treat Type 1 Diabetes
Eye-Tracking Tool Might Quickly Spot Stroke
Monday, March 04, 2013
Stars Pedal Hard to Help Fight Rare Cancers
ADHD Can Often Persist Into Adulthood
Colonoscopy Cuts Advanced Cancer Risk by 70 Percent: Study
HIV May Raise Risk of Heart Attack
Certain Sleep Aids May Raise Hip Fracture Risk in Nursing Homes: Study
C-Section Rates Vary Widely at U.S. Hospitals
Drugs May Help Relieve Restless Legs Syndrome
Most Kids With Autism Overcome Language Delays, Study Finds
Heart-Healthy Habits in Childhood May Prevent Future Disease
Anxiety May Be More Common Than Depression After Pregnancy
Exercise Leads to Better Sleep: Poll
Combo Inhaler May Give Better Relief for Some With Asthma
Pregnancy Boosts Size of Women's Feet, Study Finds
Health Highlights: March 4, 2013
Many Allergic to Fire Ant's Sting Don't Get Preventive Shots
Is Too Much E-Communication Swamping Doctors?
Sunday, March 03, 2013
Researchers Describe 1st 'Functional Cure' of HIV in Baby
Ob-Gyn Group Lists Procedures That May Not Be Needed
Saturday, March 02, 2013
Winter Weather Plays a Role in Spring Allergies, Expert Says
High-Fiber Diet Helps Heart Too, Expert Says
Friday, March 01, 2013
1 in 4 Breast Cancer Diagnoses May Spur PTSD
Kids, Seniors Prone to MRSA Infections Depending on Season: Study
Health Highlights: March 1, 2013
Resilient Personality May Bring Better Aerobic Health
1 in 8 Adults May Have Sensitive Teeth
See Spot See
Volunteering May Boost Teen Heart Health
City Kids Exposed to More Lead From Contaminated Dust in Summer
Low-Income Patients Often Have Trouble Reaching Doctor Via Email
Survey Tallies Menopause Symptoms' Toll
Stress Disorder May Be Common Among ICU Patients on Ventilators
Gel Manicures Durable, But Can Cause Lasting Problems
Tattoos Can Pose Health Hazards, Doctor Warns
Plastics Chemical BPA Tied to Higher Asthma Risk in Kids
