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05/31/2009

Gene Test Helps Detect Prostate Cancer
Immune-Based Lymphoma Treatment Shows Promise
New Insights, Inroads Against Breast, Ovarian Cancers
Some Antidepressants May Thwart Tamoxifen's Effect on Breast Cancer
Two Drugs Safe for Rare Forms of Kidney Cancer
Women Who Run May Benefit From Extra Folic Acid

05/30/2009

Avastin Shows No Benefit Against Early Stage Colon Cancer
Chemo Alone Is Best for Advanced Colon Cancer
Drug Combo Proves Powerful Against Lung Cancer
Drug Trials Show Modest Gains Against Lung Cancer
Experts Optimistic About Melanoma Vaccine
HRT Ups Death Risk for Women With Lung Cancer
When It Comes to Lifting, the Pros Have Your Back

05/29/2009

Health Highlights: May 29, 2009
Besivance Approved for Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Biologists Question Animal Brain Size Theory
Clinical Trials Update: May 29, 2009
Discovery Could Eliminate Harmful Gene Mutation in Dogs
Enzyme Deficiency Linked to Neural Tube Defect in Mice
Families Urged to Have Wells Tested Yearly
Health Tip: Eating Out With a Diabetic Child
Health Tip: How a Caregiver Can Help
Laughter Can Boost Heart Health
Neighborhood Safety Is Linked to Disability
Pitching Prowess May Start With the Pelvis
Post-Exercise 'Glow' May Last 12 Hours
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Might Fight Swine Flu
Safety Gear Helping to Strike Out Baseball Injuries
Swine Flu Vaccine Won't Be Ready Until October: CDC
Teens Likely to Trade Team Sports for Individual Exercise
Value of Taking Aspirin to Cut Heart Risk Varies
Video May Help People Make End-of-Life Choices
Yoga Helps Those With Asthma

05/28/2009

Health Highlights: May 28, 2009
Ankle Replacement Device Approved
Ankle Replacement System Lets Feet Move
Brain Can 'See' Objects Through Touch
Brain Scans Show Differences in Cocaine Addicts
Cancer Survivors Can Still Be Fit, Study Asserts
Clinical Trials Update: May 28, 2009
Experts Urge Less Weight Gain for Obese Women in Pregnancy
FDA Report Urges Tougher Acetaminophen Warning
Health Tip: Alleviate Caregiver Stress
Health Tip: Farm Safety for Children
Looking for Mr. Right?
More Assisted Reproduction, But Fewer Multiple Births
Protein Involved in Addiction Changes Brain Circuitry
Stimulant Chewing Gum Can Be Dangerous for Kids
Study Finds Multitude of Bacteria on Human Skin
Swine Flu Vaccine Won't Be Ready Until October: CDC
Technology, Caffeine Keeping Teens Awake
Window for Stroke Treatment Opens Wider

05/27/2009

Health Highlights: May 27, 2009
Americans Score Low on Healthy Lifestyle
Clinical Trials Update: May 27, 2009
Compression Stockings Offer Little Benefit After Stroke
Fingerprints May Vanish With Cancer Drug
Gene Mutation May Up Risks of Endometrial Cancer
Green-Glowing Gene Heralds a Better Research Monkey
Health Tip: Be an Involved Grandparent
Health Tip: Taking Care of a Tick Bite
Heat Therapy May Help Prevent Esophageal Cancer
More Living Longer With Advanced Colon Cancer
Music May Temper Pain in Preemies
Plaques, Tangles in Brain Don't Always Lead to Alzheimer's
Point-of-Sale Printers May Trigger Asthma
Possible Return of Swine Flu in Fall Has U.S. Health Officials on Alert
Staying Home When Sick Might Be Wise
Stigma Keeps Teens From Depression Treatment
Too Much Cola Can Cause Muscle Problems
Type 1 Diabetes Rates Rising Among European Children
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall

05/26/2009

Health Highlights: May 26, 2009
Acid-Suppressing Meds May Boost Pneumonia Risks
Adcirca Approved for Lung Disorder
Attention Problems in Kindergarten Could Spell Long-Term Academic Trouble
Broad-Spectrum Cervical Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise
Clinical Trials Update: May 26, 2009
Drug May Extend Life When Breast Cancer Spreads
Gum Disease, Heart Disease Share Genetic Link
Hardened Arteries Threaten Obese, Diabetic Youth
Health Tip: Avoid Germs From a Petting Zoo
Health Tip: Install Smoke Alarms at Home
Inner Ear Dysfunction Puts Older Adults at Risk of Falls
NFL Players Not at Increased Heart Risk
Parents Often Puzzled by Medicine Labels
Provocative Online Portrayals Can Get Teen Girls in Trouble
Refusing Shots Puts Kids at Higher Risk for Whooping Cough
Risks Remain for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Sensitivity to Alcohol May Predict Alcoholism
Tailored Treatments Effective for Depression Due to Pain
To Quit Smoking, Try Logging On
Viable Swine Flu Shot Closer to Reality

05/25/2009

Cancer Drug May Boost Risk of Gastrointestinal Perforation
Health Tip: Safe Use of Candles
Health Tip: Use a Ladder Properly
Memory Takes a Hit During Menopause
Statins Can Help Prevent Second Stroke
Viable Swine Flu Shot Closer to Reality
Why Chimps, Monkeys Don't Develop Alzheimer's

05/24/2009

Mom and Baby Alike May Benefit From Exercise
Things to Know If You're Contemplating a Pet
U.S. Closer to Viable Swine Flu Shot

05/23/2009

For Young Ballplayers, Support and Caution Are Key
U.S. Progressing on Swine Flu Vaccine

05/22/2009

Health Highlights: May 22, 2009
Advanced Prostate Cancer Deadlier in Younger Men
Among Obese Diabetics, Sleep Apnea May Be Common
Babies Come Packed With Natural Knowledge
Binge-Drinking Collegians at High Risk for Injuries
Clinical Trials Update: May 22, 2009
Health Tip: Be More Comfortable During Childbirth
Health Tip: Thwarting Head Lice
Looks, Money, Fame Don't Bring Happiness
Low Vitamin D Levels May Initiate Cancer Development
Many Black Women Refuse Breast Cancer Treatments
New Research Sheds Light on Breast Cancer Prognosis
Skip the Burgers and Throw Some Veggies on the Grill
Swine Flu Outbreak May Be on the Wane: CDC
Synthetic Vitamin A-Like Molecule Blocks Early MS
To Be More Creative, Try Living Abroad
Vitamin D May Help Keep Aging at Bay

05/21/2009

Health Highlights: May 21, 2009
A New Way to Get Chemo to Pancreatic Tumors
Childhood Sexual Abuse Might Spur Early Periods
Clinical Trials Update: May 21, 2009
Drug May Lessen Amputation Risk for Diabetics
Health Tip: Taking Care of Baby's Dandruff
Health Tip: Why is My Nose Bleeding?
High Blood Fats Tied to Diabetic Nerve Loss
Meditation May Boost Short-Term Visual Memory
Methamphetamine Use Triples Among Pregnant Rehab Patients
Older Adults May Have Some Immunity to Swine Flu
Pediatric Ear Infection Vaccine Shows Promise
Protein May Hold Key to Blocking Allergy-Induced Asthma
Risk to Baby Rises With Repeat C-Sections
Shop 'Til You Drop: You May Feel Better
Sleeping Through Dialysis May Be the Way to Go
Strict Blood Sugar Control Lowers Heart Risks in Diabetics
Teen Stress May Have Roots in First Three Years of Life

05/20/2009

Health Highlights: May 20, 2009
After Concussion, Follow-Up Visit a Must
Clinical Trials Update: May 20, 2009
Drug Combo Keeps Kidney Artery-Vein Grafts Viable
E-Mailing Your Way to Healthier Habits
Fertility Treatment Twins More at Risk for Hospitalizations
Gene Gives Clues to Why Autism More Common in Boys
Glucose Control Pays Long-Term Benefits for Diabetics
Health Tip: Drugs That May Lead to Diarrhea
Health Tip: Warding Off Age-Related Memory Loss
Healthier Lifestyle Can Cut COPD Symptoms
Limiting Work Hours for Medical Residents Could Be Costly
Online System Could Cut Referrals to Dermatologists
Research Reveals How Down Syndrome Shields Against Cancer
Study Links Cancerous Tumors With Depression
Swine Flu Hits Sick People the Hardest: CDC
When Chest Pain Requires Quick Action in ER
With Heart Attacks, Fast Treatment Matters

05/19/2009

Health Highlights: May 19, 2009
'Nanotechnology' May Simplify Antibiotic Treatment
Being a 'People Person' May Be All in Your Head
Clinical Trials Update: May 19, 2009
Depression Hits 1 in 13 American Adults
Health Tip: Help Protect Young Athletes
Health Tip: Risk Factors for High Cholesterol?
Higher Fitness Levels Tied to Lower Heart, Death Risks
Hospitalization Rates Higher in Kids Who Get Flu Shots
Kids More Apt to Smoke If Mom Did While Pregnant
Molecule in Skin May Link Eczema and Asthma
Overweight Moms More Likely to Have Asthmatic Kids
Parents Influence Sex Decisions, Hispanic Teens Say
Pills Plus Psychotherapy Can Beat Insomnia
Rapid Weight Loss in Seniors Signals Higher Dementia Risk
Spread of Swine Flu in Japan Could Raise WHO Alert to Highest Level
Stem Cell Study Offers Hope for Targeting Tumors
Stem Cells May Offer New Way to Treat Blocked Arteries
Study Reiterates Eye Risks Linked to Flomax
Substance Abuse Raises Crime Risk in Schizophrenics

05/18/2009

Health Highlights: May 18, 2009
Adequate Supply of Swine Flu Vaccine Uncertain
Clinical Trials Update: May 18, 2009
Health Tip: Choosing Baby's Playpen
Health Tip: Keep Your Feet Safe in Flip-Flops
Improved Hip Implants Can Last 20 Years
Love Hormone May Ease Discussion of Painful Topics
Money May Matter, Health-Wise, in Old Age
More Faces Being Spared in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Multivitamins Might Prolong Life
NYC School Assistant Principal Is Latest Swine Flu Fatality
New Methods Could Speed Production of Flu Vaccines
New Options Offered for Sleep Apnea
New Spray Could Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Obese People Seem to Do Better With Heart Disease
Poor Women Seem to Be Skipping Breast Cancer Drugs
Risperdal Consta Approved for Bipolar Disorder
Study Cites Gains in Gall Bladder Cancer Treatment
Worries About Weight Are Tied to Teen Suicide Tries

05/17/2009

Beware of Dog Bites
Short-Term Air Pollution Exposure May Damage DNA
Vaccine Shields Monkeys From Simian Form of HIV

05/16/2009

Know Your Asthma Triggers
Swine Flu May Have Infected More Than 100,000 Americans

05/15/2009

Health Highlights: May 15, 2009
An Aid to Tailoring Prostate Cancer Treatment
Chewable Aspirin More Readily Absorbed
Clinical Trials Update: May 15, 2009
Fathers' Concern Rises When Teens Start Having Sex
Fear Response May Stem From Protein in Brain
Health Tip: Reasons for Adenoid Removal
Health Tip: Taking a Trip When You Have Diabetes
Human Nose Too Cold for Bird Flu Virus
Improper Use of Booster Seats Puts Many Kids at Risk
Irregular Heartbeat Tied to Alzheimer's Disease
New Discovery Shows Ancient Herb Fights Inflammation
Nutrient-Rich Diet Lowers Risk of Age-Related Eye Disease
Sharing Cancer Info May Be Empowering
Swine Flu Closes 3 Schools in NYC
Viral Infection Might Trigger High Blood Pressure
Years of Heavy Smoking Raises Heart Risks

05/14/2009

Health Highlights: May 14, 2009
'Stun Gun' Deaths Rarely Caused by Ventricular Fibrillation
Brain Scans Show How Humans 'Hear' Emotion
CDC: Flu Drugs Should Be 1st Choice for Pregnant Women With Swine Flu
Catheter Ablation Effective in Treating Atrial Fibrillation
Cimzia Approved for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Clinical Trials Update: May 14, 2009
Cocaine Spurs Long-Term Change in Brain Chemistry
Daily Exercise at School Yields Rewards
Early Exercise Boosts Outcomes for ICU Patients
Gene Screen May Predict Colon Cancer's Return
Ginger Eases Nausea From Chemo
Health Tip: Protecting a New Hip
Health Tip: Why You May Have Swollen Lymph Nodes
Immune Therapy May Aid Kids With Neuroblastoma
Implanted Defibrillators Boost Long-Term Survival
Psychiatric Drugs Might Raise Cardiac Death Risk
Subway Defibrillators Save Lives

05/13/2009

Health Highlights: May 13, 2009
15-Point Test Gauges Alzheimer's Risk
Chemotherapy Superior to New Drug for Early Breast Cancer
Clinical Trials Update: May 13, 2009
Combo Treatment Eases Wheezing in Babies
For Dialysis Patients, More Pills = Lower Quality of Life
Global Warming Biggest Health Threat of 21st Century, Experts Say
Health Tip: Be Proactive at Your Next Doctor Visit
Health Tip: Wear Your Seat Belt During Pregnancy
Man Dies of Brain Inflammation Caused by Deer Tick Virus
Medicare's 'No' on Virtual Colonoscopy Stirs Expert Debate
More Single Women Are Having Babies
Most Depressed Teens Don't Get Treatment
Pregnant Women Should Take Flu Drugs Promptly
Productivity Takes a Hit From Obesity, Diabetes
Risk Factor for Stroke More Common Among Whites
Scorpion Anti-Venom Speeds Children's Recovery

05/12/2009

Health Highlights: May 12, 2009
Acupuncture, Real or Fake, Eases Back Pain
Aspirin Lowers Stroke Risk in Peripheral Artery Disease
Before Conceiving, Take Folic Acid for One Full Year
Biomarkers May Help Measure Rate of Decline in Dementia
Birds Don't Miss a Beat
Clinical Trials Update: May 12, 2009
Estrogen May Help Men's Hearts
Eye Disease, Cognitive Decline Linked in Study
Folic Acid Reduces Infant Heart Defects
Frequent Feedings May Be Making Babies Fat
Health Tip: Strive for Beautiful, Healthy Skin
Health Tip: Taking an Antacid
Healthy Behaviors Slow Functional Decline After Cancer
Internet Program Helps Problem Drinkers
Organ Donation Policies Vary Among Children's Hospitals
Prior Cervical Dysplasia May Boost Cancer's Return
Return of Swine Flu in the Fall Worries Health Officials

05/11/2009

Health Highlights: May 11, 2009
3-Drug Combo Reduces Nausea After Chemo
Antioxidants Blunt Exercise Benefit, Study Shows
Climate Change Could Sting Allergy, Asthma Sufferers
Clinical Trials Update: May 11, 2009
Conflicts of Interest Still Exist in Cancer Research
DASH Diet Has Extra Benefits for Women's Health
Health Tip: Keep Medications Away From Children
Health Tip: Prevent Burnout
More Cancer Tests Mean More False-Positive Results
Most Women Struggle With Rising Health Care Costs
Seniors Often Misstate Stroke History
Small Drug Promo Items May Influence Young Doctors
Study Supports Swine Flu's Pandemic Potential
Supportive Weigh-In Program Keeps Pounds Off
Swine Flu: A Primer
U.S. Now Leads World in Swine Flu Cases
Walk Long, Slow and Often to Help the Heart
Where You Live May Affect Your Cancer Diagnosis

05/10/2009

Genes Yield Clues to High Blood Pressure
Ladders, Swings and More Can Cause Peril
Swine Flu: A Primer
Third U.S. Swine Flu Death Reported

05/09/2009

Confirmed Swine Flu Cases in U.S. Near 2,300 Mark
New Paint Shows Germ-Fighting Potential
Swine Flu: A Primer

05/08/2009

Health Highlights: May 8, 2009
After Job Loss, People Report More Health Issues
Bullying Seems to Affect Kids Years Later
Clinical Trials Update: May 8, 2009
Exercising Throat Muscles May Relieve Sleep Apnea
Fewer Heart Surgeries Needed as Technology Improves
Health Tip: Manage Medications Safely
Health Tip: Triggers for Foot Arthritis
Impulsivity Raises Alcoholism Risk
Inbreeding May Have Doomed Spain's Habsburg Dynasty
Not All Caregivers Are Stressed and Depressed
Obesity May Raise Kids' Allergy Risk
Person-to-Person Transmission Now Common Route for Swine Flu in U.S.
Protein Might Mute Effects of Methamphetamine
Racial Disparity Seen in Angioplasty Outcomes
Scientists Still Baffled About Origins of Swine Flu
Seniors Who Volunteer May Live Longer
Swine Flu: A Primer

05/07/2009

Health Highlights: May 7, 2009
All Blood Pressure Drugs Lower Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Avastin Gets New Approval for Brain Cancer
Brain Stimulation Therapy Eases Tough-to-Treat Depression
Clinical Trials Update: May 7, 2009
Consider TIAs an Emergency, Groups Urge
Creon, a Pancreatic Enzyme Substitute, Approved
Device Offers Hope for Patients With Leaky Heart Valve
Discharge Time After Angioplasty Varies
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Relieves Chronic Inflammation
FDA Orders Label Warning for Testosterone Gels
Fanapt Sanctioned for Schizophrenia
Health Tip: Learn to Manage Your Stress
Health Tip: When Children Stutter
New Guidelines Recommend Opioids for Seniors' Pain
Pooches Sometimes Miss the Point
Psoriasis Patients Happy With Home-Based Treatment
Seniors Cope With Sleep Loss Better Than Young Adults
Swine Flu: A Primer
Telemedicine Helps Experts Treat Stroke From Afar
Too-Low Blood Pressure Can Also Bring Danger
WHO May Soon Order Global Production of Swine Flu Vaccine

05/06/2009

Health Highlights: May 6, 2009
America's Top Allergy Capitals
CPAP Therapy Boosts Cardiac Surgery Outcomes
Chlamydia Infection May Play Role in Type of Arthritis
Clinical Trials Update: May 6, 2009
Cycloset Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
Delirium Episodes Could Hasten Alzheimer's-Linked Decline
Drug-Coated Stents Better at Keeping Arteries Open
First U.S. Face Transplant Recipient Recounts Ordeal
Genes Linked to Spread of Breast Cancer
Health Tip: Are You at Risk for Gallstones?
Health Tip: Help Your Child Cope With Diabetes
In Dolphins, Half the Brain Sleeps, Other Half Works
Less Education May Mean Poorer Health
Maternal Depression Has Negative Effect on Infants' Sleep
Obama Administration Might Recommend Three Flu Shots for Americans This Fall
Plavix, Heartburn Drugs May Be Risky Combination
Science Zeroes In on New Alzheimer's Drug Target
Swine Flu Likely to Return to U.S. Next Winter
Swine Flu: A Primer
Weight-Loss Gene May Keep Smokers Thinner

05/05/2009

Health Highlights: May 5, 2009
Biomarkers May Predict Aggressiveness of Prostate Cancer
Clinical Trials Update: May 5, 2009
Even Barely Early Babies Face Respiratory Risks
Fad Baby Names Tend to Fizzle Fast
Genetics Linked to How Brain 'Frames' Choices
Health Tip: Common Food Allergies in Children
Health Tip: Help Prevent Sunburn
Irregular Heartbeat During Angioplasty Could Raise Death Risk
Keeping Appointments Key to Keeping Vaccines on Track
Phone Monitoring May Help Lower Blood Pressure
Program Helps Homeless Cut Use of Emergency Services
Swine Flu: A Primer
Telling Heartburn From Heart Attack Can Be Tricky
Testosterone Injections Offer Hope for Male Contraceptive
U.S. Mental Health Spending Rises, But Many Still Left Out
Urine Test Predicts Vein Clot Risk
While Swine Flu Cases Are Still Rising, U.S. Officials See Hopeful Signs
Writing Disorder May Be Common Among Kids

05/04/2009

Health Highlights: May 4, 2009
1976 Swine Flu Outbreak Offers Echoes, Lessons Today
Although Swine Flu Cases Are Up, U.S. Officials Are Guardedly Optimistic
Brain Anatomy Could Point to Autism
Clinical Trials Update: May 4, 2009
Delivering Chemo Directly Into Brain Tumors Shows Promise
Early Alzheimer's Hinders Brain's Effort to Sort Information
Focusing on CPR Improves Survival
Health Tip: Get Fit After Baby is Born
Health Tip: Pack a First-Aid Kit When Traveling
Hospital Volume Imperfect Gauge of Cancer Surgery Outcomes
More Kids Being Hurt by Falling Furniture
More Low-Income Kids Are Getting Vaccinated
Researcher IDs Narcolepsy as Autoimmune Disease
Smoking Packs a Tougher Wallop for Women
Stopping Antidepressants Boosts Risk of PMS Relapse
Swine Flu: A Primer
Viewing Adult-Themed TV Tied to Earlier Sex for Teens

05/03/2009

Black Youths With High BP May Face Elevated Heart Risks
Swine Flu Outbreak Not a Pandemic, Yet

05/02/2009

Obese Children More Likely to Suffer Lower Body Injuries
Scope of Swine Flu Outbreak in Mexico Might Be Smaller Than Thought

05/01/2009

Health Highlights: May 1, 2009
Can't Control Junk Food Cravings? Blame the Brain
Cholesterol Drugs May Help in Cardiac Emergency
Chronic Kidney Disease Raises Risk for Some Cancers
Clinical Trials Update: May 1, 2009
Drink Away Dementia?
FDA Recalls Dietary Supplements Tied to 1 Death, Liver Damage
Health Tip: Benefitting From Adult Day Care
Health Tip: Easing Back Pain During Pregnancy
Hearing Loss Tops Parents' Concern for Kids
More Educated Choose Healthier Foods, But Pay More
Newly Identified Compounds May Inhibit Strep Infection
Nighttime Urination Linked to Higher Death Rate Among Elderly
Prescription Training Puts Docs in Shoes of Older Patients
Swine Flu Infections Near 110 in U.S.
Swine Flu: A Primer
Treating Sleep Disorders May Ease ADHD Symptoms
Vitamin E, Selenium and Soy Won't Prevent Prostate Cancer
 
 
 
 
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