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Friday, May 24, 2013
High Cadmium Levels May Raise Risk for Dying From Liver Disease: Study
Low-Income, Minority Parents More Open to HPV Vaccine for Girls, Study Says
Health Highlights: May 24, 2013
Sharp Rise in ICU Admissions From U.S. Emergency Rooms
Parents Underestimate Influence Over Teens' Substance Abuse: Survey
Many Medical Students Have Anti-Fat Bias, Study Finds
Top-Ranked Golfer Beats Scoliosis
Bowel Issues Affect 3 Out of 4 Pregnant Women
Storm Chasers: Born to Be Wild?
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Modified Polio Virus May Help Fight Brain Tumors, Study Suggests
How Many Calories in Your Fast-Food Meal? Guess Again
Could Statins Raise Diabetes Risk?
Diet Soda Habit as Bad for Teeth as Meth Addiction, Study Claims
Got an Itch? Mouse Study May Help Explain Why
Scientists Can't Replicate Surprising Finding on Alzheimer's Treatment
Shortage of Key Drug Hampering U.S. Efforts to Control TB: Report
Health Highlights: May 23, 2013
Statins May Hamper Workout Results
Chronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer: Study
Low Prenatal Iodine May Affect Child's Brain Development
U.S. School Kids Should Get Hour of Exercise Daily: Report
Too Few Kids Use Fast-Food Calorie Info, Study Finds
U.S. Teen Birth Rate Plummets: Report
People With Borderline Personality Disorder May Misinterpret Facial Emotions
Type 2 Diabetes Progresses Faster in Kids, Study Finds
Glucosamine Supplements Tied to Risk of Eye Condition
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
CT Scans Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths, Study Confirms
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
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
Health Highlights: May 21, 2013
Depression May Raise Low Blood Sugar Risk in Diabetics
Americans Still Making Unhealthy Choices: CDC
Age, Other Illnesses May Make Prostate Cancer Treatment Unnecessary
Antidepressants May Be Helpful for Some Heart Patients: Study
Removing Tonsils Helps Kids With Sleep Apnea, Study Finds
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
Newer, Pricier Prostate Cancer Radiation No Better Than Old: Study
Sugar Injections for Knee Arthritis May Ease Pain: Study
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
Sports May Be OK With Defibrillator, Study Says
Losing Weight May Ease Chronic Heartburn
Favorite Music May Ease Anxiety in ICU Patients
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
Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
ADHD in Childhood May Raise Risk for Obesity in Adulthood
Many Can Blame Family for Their Bunions
Primary Care Docs Should Play Role in Kids' Dental Health, Experts Say
Weekend 'Catch-Up' Sleep May Cut Young Drivers' Crash Risk
Certain COPD Meds Might Raise Heart Risks, Study Says
Study: Older Whooping Cough Vaccine More Effective
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
Study Links Coffee to Lower Risk for Rare Liver Disease
Extra Vitamin D May Ease Crohn's Symptoms, Study Finds
New Device May Show Doctors More of the Colon
Friday, May 17, 2013
Health Highlights: May 17, 2013
HIV No Barrier to Getting Liver Transplant, Study Finds
Cellphone Use May Reveal Your 'Dominant Brain'
Age Amplifies Damage From Obesity, Study Finds
Heart Attack? Doctors Soon May Have an App for That
Alcoholics Who Smoke May Face Early Brain Aging
College Women More Prone to Problem Drinking Than Men: Study
Is Menopause Overlooked in U.S. Medical Schools?
Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
Control of Heart Risks May Vary Among Outpatient Practices
Teen Bullies May Turn to Crime as Adults
Gay Actors Convincing in Heterosexual Roles
Thursday, May 16, 2013
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
Eyelash Extension Adhesives May Cause Bad Reactions
1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC
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
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Young Women Less Healthy Than Men Before Heart Attack: Study
Multiple Head Injuries Raise Soldiers' Suicide Risk, Study Finds
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
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
Angelina Jolie Will Have Ovaries Removed to Lower Chances of Cancer: Report
Cancer Patients May Face Higher Bankruptcy Odds
Some Types of Skin Cancer Linked to Lower Chances of Alzheimer's
Noisy Operating Rooms May Jeopardize Patient Safety
Public Funding Spurs Couples to Seek Fertility Treatment
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
FDA: Lower Ambien's Dose to Prevent Drowsy Driving
Health Highlights: May 15, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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
Most Americans Should Eat Less Salt: Report
'Nonsmoking' Hotel Rooms May Not Fully Protect Guests
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
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
Metformin Won't Aid Breast Cancer Survival in Diabetics
Combo Drug Therapy May Work Best to Strengthen Bones: Study
Materials in Some Household Products Tied to Lung Damage
Monday, May 13, 2013
Health Highlights: May 13, 2013
Healthy Lifestyle May Offset Job Stress, Study Finds
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
Unusual Heat May Have Boosted West Nile Virus Last Year: CDC
Kids' Reading, Math Skills Tied to Future Success
Creative Arts May Help Cancer Patients Cope
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
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Scientists Discover More Genetic Clues to Testicular Cancer
Many Heart Defects Aren't Inherited, Study Finds
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Grilling Tips to Cut Colon Cancer Risk
More Time in Gym Class Equals Stronger Kids
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
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
Exercise May Ease Pain of Fibromyalgia, Study Suggests
Good Diet Helps People Manage Celiac Disease
When Teen Dating Turns Abusive and Violent
Study Claims Marijuana Tied to Lower Bladder Cancer Risk
Insomnia Hints at Future Hospitalization
Thursday, May 09, 2013
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
Health Highlights: May 9, 2013
Swimming Pools May Pose Hazard for People With Heart Devices
Wireless Pacemaker Shows Promise in Early Study
Eating Peppers Tied to Lower Parkinson's Risk, Study Finds
Pregnancy Adds Challenge for Teens Treated for Drug Abuse, Report Says
Everyday Noise Levels May Affect the Heart
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
Bacteria in Baby's Belly May Influence Growth, Study Says
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
Just How Might Exercise Lower Breast Cancer Risk?
Immune Cell Discovery May One Day Lead to Herpes Vaccine: Study
Money Motivates Weight Loss -- One Step at a Time
Gene Discoveries Give Hope Against 'Brittle Bone' Disease
Fish Oil Supplements Don't Protect Against Heart Trouble: Study
Treatment for Painful Curved Penis Shows Promise
Birth Rates Good After Implanting 1 Embryo, Study Finds
Health Highlights: May 8, 2013
Fast Food Hasn't Gotten Much Healthier, Study Says
Hospital Bills Can Vary Widely, Even in Same Cities
Researchers Pinpoint Cause of Port-Wine Stain Birthmarks
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
For Pregnant Smokers, Vitamin C Might Help Babies' Lungs
Programming Implanted Defibrillators to React More Slowly Might Be Safer: Study
Magnesium-Rich Food May Help Keep Kids' Bones Strong
Sleep Woes Tied to Prostate Cancer Risk in Study
Synthetic Pot Use Can Mimic Symptoms of Prenatal Disorder
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
Monday, May 06, 2013
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 Suicidal Kids Have Access to Guns at Home: Study
High School Football Players Often Not Deterred by Head Injury
Many Parents Texting, Phoning While Driving Their Kids: Survey
FDA Proposes Tougher Warnings for Tanning Beds
Flu Vaccine Safe for Kids With Crohn's, Colitis: Study
Flame-Retardant Chemicals Could Be Toxic to Kids
Pediatricians Endorse New Acne Treatment Guidelines
Sunday, May 05, 2013
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
Omega-3s No Help Against Age-Linked Eye Trouble: Study
Saturday, May 04, 2013
Most Docs Don't Follow ADHD Treatment Guidelines for Preschoolers: Study
Death Rate Dropping for Children on Dialysis: 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
Friday, May 03, 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
Outdoor Recess May Help Protect Kids From Nearsightedness
Low-Dose 'Pill' Linked to Pain During Orgasm, Study Finds
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
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
Thursday, May 02, 2013
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
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
Steep Rise in Suicides Among Middle-Aged Americans, CDC Says
Health Highlights: May 2, 2013
Brain Differences Seen in Kids With Conduct Problems
Longer Wait for Mammogram After Benign Breast Biopsy May Be Warranted
First Aid Tips for Treating Cuts, Scrapes and Puncture Wounds
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
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Younger Men Biggest Consumers of Added Sugars: CDC
Medicaid Expansion Enhances Financial and Mental Well-Being, Study Says
Video Game May Help Keep Aging Brains Sharp
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
Obama Administration to Challenge Judge's Ruling on 'Morning-After' Pill
Kelly the Robot Helps Kids Tackle Autism
Health Highlights: May 1, 2013
Many U.S. Teens Struggle With Extreme Fatigue: Survey
Antidepressants May Hasten Bypass Recovery, Study Finds
Mediterranean Diet Benefits Heart, Even Without Weight Loss: Study
Antibiotic Azithromycin Won't Harm Healthy Hearts: Study
Penicillin Prevents Return of Leg Infection Called Cellulitis: Study
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
