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06/30/2009

Health Highlights: June 30, 2009
Assessment of Bone Growth Stimulator Is Mixed
Clinical Trials Update: June 30, 2009
Comic Strip Aims to Educate Families About Diabetes
Even After Death, Heart Attack Treatment May Not End
FDA Advisers Urge Smaller Doses of Acetaminophen
Health Tip: Keep Feet Healthy This Summer
Health Tip: Understanding Hay Fever
Hormones May Affect Neurological Disease Risk
Metabolic Syndrome May Make Breast Cancer More Likely
Newer Blood Tests May Not Improve Heart Risk Assessment
Nonsurgical Treatment May Ease Rotator Cuff Injury
Obese Get Higher Doses of Radiation for X-Rays
Online Genetic Testing Appears to Have Benefits
Sad Dads May Lead to Crying Infants
Statins Might Stave Off Alzheimer's
Study Supports Wider Use of Statins
U.S. Doctors Treat Heart Attack With Man's Own Stem Cells

06/29/2009

Health Highlights: June 29, 2009
15 Percent of U.S. Teens Think They'll Die Young
47,000 Elderly Hurt in Walker, Cane Mishaps Each Year
Air Traffic Patterns Predict Swine Flu Spread
Anxiety-Prone People Find Distractions Hard to Ignore
Clinical Trials Update: June 29, 2009
Cyber Bullying Affects One in 10 Students
Depression, Anxiety Bad for the Heart
Discovery Points to Regulation of Calcium Metabolism
Drug Found Ineffective Against Lung Disease
Health Tip: When Your Child Needs Glasses
Health Tip: Who's at Risk for Heat Illness?
Low Blood Sugar in Hospital Tied to Higher Death Risk for Diabetics
Maybe Men Aren't So Picky After All
New Drug Promising Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sporadic Spikes in Blood Pressure Hike Chances of Hypertension
Talk With Kids, Not At Them
Younger People Appear More at Risk From New Swine Flu

06/28/2009

Eating Well On the Road

06/27/2009

Have Fun -- But Be Safe -- This Summer

06/26/2009

Health Highlights: June 26, 2009
'Chemical Nose' May Sniff Out Cancer Earlier
Breast Cancer Numbers Dip Most in Wealthy, Urban Areas
Chromosome Abnormality Tied to Autistic Behavior in Mice
Eating Animal Fat May Lead to Pancreatic Cancer
HIV Patients May Have Stiffer Arteries
HIV Testing Day Set for Saturday in U.S.
Health Tip: Monitoring Beach Safety
Health Tip: Safe Driving at Night
Jackson's Death Puts Spotlight on Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Many Adults With Asthma Are Skipping Flu Shots
Messages Heard Better in the Right Ear
New Drug Shows Promise for Rheumatoid Arthriitis
Smoking May Trigger Brain Damage
Soy in the Diet May Protect Lung Function
Teens With Eating Disorders Benefit From Parents' Help
The Psychology of Celebrity Worship
U.S. Considers Massive Swine Flu Vaccination Program

06/25/2009

Health Highlights: June 25, 2009
1 Million Americans Likely Stricken by Swine Flu: CDC
Abused Kids Face Higher Cancer Risk
Alcohol-Related Ills Increasing Worldwide
Cell Protein Could Help Spur Malignancy
Chemical Used in Plastics May Affect Newborn Size
Clinical Trials Update: June 25, 2009
FDA Seizes All Drugs From Generics Maker
Grab a Tool and Change Your Brain
Health Tip: Things That Trigger Migraines
Health Tip: What's Ketoacidosis?
Hormone Could Improve Diabetes Treatment
Humans Weren't Always 'So Special,' Expert Says
Hundreds of Genes Could Be Linked to ADHD
Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
Slow Decline Often Follows Stroke Recovery
Supply of Key Children's Vaccine Almost Back to Normal
Too Few Americans Get HIV Test Early Enough
Women's Sexual Health Issues Hit Home

06/24/2009

Health Highlights: June 24, 2009
Bone Therapy May Not Always Need Monitoring
Clinical Trials Update: June 24, 2009
Clues to Alzheimer's Spotted Earlier in Disease
Extra Helpings of Vegetables, Olive Oil May Extend Life
For Kids With Leukemia, Radiation May Be Safe to Skip
Health Tip: Don't Ignore Diabetes
Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
Migraine Frequency Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack Risk
Music Had Charms to Soothe Prehistoric Man
New Cancer Drug Fights Tumors in Those With BRCA Mutations
Quick Angioplasty Best After Heart Attacks
Sleep May Be Essential for Long-Term Memory
Stay Upbeat, Active to Keep the Mind Young
Weight-Loss Surgery Safe, Effective Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
Women More Likely Than Men to Reject Unattractive Babies

06/23/2009

Health Highlights: June 23, 2009
A Few Extra Pounds Might Bring Extra Years
Bariatric Surgery Cuts Cancer Risk for Women
Clinical Trials Update: June 23, 2009
Determining Who Will Respond to Brain Tumor Therapy
Eat Well, Live Longer
Electrocardiogram Blip Signals Heart Trouble
Experimental Urine Test Spots Appendicitis
Health Tip: Keep Your Heels Happy
Health Tip: What's Triggering My Acne?
In Summertime, the Livin' Can Be Buggy
Migraine With Aura May Lead to Brain Lesions
New Heart Valve Repair System Tested for Safety
Obesity While Young Boosts Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Schizophrenia Linked to Higher Risk of Dying From Cancer
Sleep Disorders Linked to Arrhythmias
Whites More Likely to Get Rare Bone Cancer

06/22/2009

Health Highlights: June 22, 2009
A Pet's Bite Can Pass on MRSA
Clinical Trials Update: June 22, 2009
Common Weight-Loss Surgery May Double Risk of Kidney Stones
Global Efforts to Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol Working
HIV 'Atlas' Shows Virus Targeting Minorities
Health Tip: Preparing Your Child for a Medical Test
Health Tip: Why is the Room Spinning?
Health-Care Reform Could Be Obama's Toughest Challenge
Knee Replacement Considered a Good Value
Lab Study Finds Protein That May Inhibit Cancer Spread
Music Can Make the Heart Beat Faster
New Strategy Eyed for AIDS Treatment
Obama Signs Tough New Anti-Smoking Law
Obesity Greatly Raises Endometrial Cancer Risk
Patients Often Not Told About Abnormal Test Results
Promising Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Social Activity Keeps Elders Young, Agile
The Nuts and Bolts of Reform Proposals
Vinegar Might Help Keep Off Pounds

06/21/2009

Not All Sunglasses Are Created Equal

06/20/2009

Don't Get Lazy About Lawn-Mower Safety

06/19/2009

Health Highlights: June 19, 2009
Asthma Discovery May Lead to Better Treatments
Brain Imaging Study Sheds Light on Fibromyalgia
Chemicals in Marijuana Smoke May Harm DNA
Clinical Trials Update: June 19, 2009
Does Location Affect Kids' Weight?
Green Tea Component May Slow Prostate Cancer
Health Tip: Life After a Heart Attack
Health Tip: What's an APGAR Test?
Lure of Bottled Water May Not Be Health Driven
Make Nursing Homes More Like Home: Medicare
Nestlé Recalls Raw Cookie Dough Products
Pages to Doctors Don't Always Hit the Mark
Pesticide Residue Common on Kitchen Floors
Program Helps 1st Graders Stay Safe Long-Term
Standard IQ Test May Undervalue People With Autism
Subway Noise May Threaten Riders' Hearing
Toilet Training Goes High Tech
Treatment Option Shortens Path to Pregnancy
Vets Who Repress Traumatic Memories May Not Be Worse Off

06/18/2009

Health Highlights: June 18, 2009
Almost Half of Those Over 60 Die While Waiting for Kidney Transplant
Almost Quarter of Suicides Involve Intoxication
Artificial Ankle Takes Giant Step Forward
Clinical Trials Update: June 18, 2009
Health Tip: Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
Health Tip: High Blood Pressure While You're Pregnant
Hysterectomies Could Be Source of Stem Cells
New Prostate Cancer Biomarker Discovered
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Might Curb Depression in Heart Patients
Ozurdex Implant Approved for Macular Edema
Pesticides Linked to Blood Disorder
Statins May Not Protect Against Pneumonia
Study Finds Possible Genetic Indicator of Colorectal Cancer
Surging Internet Use Cutting Into Family Time
Swine Flu Continues to Flare Up, CDC Says
Teens of Dads Who Drink Too Much Tend to Follow Suit
Teens, Young Adults Need More Milk
Work Stress for Mom Might Harm Baby

06/17/2009

Health Highlights: June 17, 2009
Boys May Feel a Genetic Pull Toward Gangs
Breast-Feeding Boosts Child's School Performance
Calling All Heart Patients
Clinical Trials Update: June 17, 2009
Close Monitoring May Help Troubled Teen Girls Avoid Pregnancy
Clues to Muscular Dystrophy Seen in Womb
Genes May Raise Risk of Neuroblastoma in Kids
Group B Strep Screening Guidelines Sparing Newborns
Health Tip: Some Medications Can Help Trigger Heat-Related Illness
Health Tip: Understanding Various Types of Insulin
Lung Enzyme Both Friend and Foe
New Anticoagulant Pill Works Well in Trial
New Swine Flu Strain Found in Brazil: Report
Newest Coated Stent Does Well in Real-World Trial
Radiation May Raise Stroke Risk After Hodgkin's
Stroke Damage Is Less in Rats Given Opioids
Taking Aim at Relapse of Leukemia in Kids

06/16/2009

Health Highlights: June 16, 2009
Clinical Trials Update: June 16, 2009
Depression May Lead to More Preemies Among Blacks
FDA Issues Warning for Over-the-Counter Cold Remedy
For Some, Virtual Colonography May Be Just As Good
Fruits and Veggies May Improve Sperm Quality
Have a Purpose in Life? You Might Live Longer
Health Tip: Aging Hair and Nails
Health Tip: Choosing an Assisted Living Option
Lifestyle May Counter Blood Pressure Genes
Little Steps Add Up to Major Reductions in Blood Pressure
No Benefit in Testing for Genes Linked to Leg Clots
Racial Clusters Seem to Affect Access to Colon Care
Sepsis Treatment Offers Lifesaving Potential
Sinus Infections Can Cause Toxic Shock in Kids
Strides Made in Hemophilia Research
Study Refutes Depression Gene Finding
Torn Surgical Gloves Put Patients at Risk for Infection
VA Faces Questions Over Tainted Colonoscopies

06/15/2009

Health Highlights: June 15, 2009
A Substitute for Those Who Can't Take Statins?
ADHD Drugs Linked to Sudden Death in Kids
At U.S. Colleges, Binge Drinking Is on the Rise
Chemo Drug May Help Sun-Damaged Skin
Clinical Trials Update: June 15, 2009
Colonoscopy Risks Increase With Age and Illness
Coming Soon: Lung-Cancer Spray?
Dad's Genes May Play Greater Role Than Thought
Drug May Stem Slide Into Alzheimer's for Some
Drug Shows Promise Against Childhood Epilepsy
Finding Raises Hope for Treating ALS
Health Tip: Caring for Your Newborn
Health Tip: Taking an Herbal Supplement
Heart Association Warns of Surgery Risks in Obese
Nicotine Receptors Could Be Lung Cancer Treatment Target
Psoriasis Raises Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, Death
Why Huntington's Shows Up in Midlife

06/14/2009

For Every Blow to the Head, Quick Action Is Urged
Keep Safety in Mind While Cooling Off in the Water

06/13/2009

Blood-Sugar Spikes Send Testosterone Levels Down
Pay Attention to Signs That Say You're Too Tired to Drive

06/12/2009

Health Highlights: June 12, 2009
A Robot That Reads Your Mind?
Anatomy Report Card: Public Gets an 'F'
Asthma Drugs Get 'Precaution' Labeling for Possible Psychiatric Side Effects
Caldolor Is First Approved Injected Ibuprofen
Evolution May Have Made Humans More Cancer Prone
First Batch of Swine Flu Vaccine Already Here: Company
For Men Over 50, Odds of Eye Discomfort Increases
Health Tip: Have Unused Medications?
Health Tip: Soothing Separation Anxiety
Heart Damage After Vascular Surgery Raises Death Risks
Kids With Eye Condition at Risk for Poor Mental Health
Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
People With Huntington's Report Discrimination
Personality May Not Predict Parkinson's
Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye
Slightly Underactive Thyroid May Be a Plus
Stars Spotlight Personal Triumphs Over Stuttering
State Tobacco Control a Mixed Bag

06/11/2009

Health Highlights: June 11, 2009
Clinical Trials Update: June 11, 2009
Cornflakes, White Bread Could Boost Heart Risk
Diabetes Drug Byetta May Aid Weight Loss in Obese Patients
Frequent Snoring in Pregnancy Could Signal Blood Sugar Trouble
Health Organizations Cheer Senate Vote on Tobacco Control
Health Secrets of Red Wine Uncovered
Health Tip: Always Hungry?
Health Tip: Skin Products That Contain Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Lack of Good Sleep Might Be Deadly
Might Weight-Loss Surgery Lead to Fractures?
Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog
Nicotine May Help Spur 'Prediabetes'
Postpartum Anxiety May Delay Puberty in Kids
Protein Branded As Culprit in Mad Cow Disease
Sleeping Helps Preserve Important Memories
WHO Readies to Declare Swine Flu Pandemic

06/10/2009

Health Highlights: June 10, 2009
As Sleep Improves, Grades Seem to Go Up
Clinical Trials Update: June 10, 2009
Couples in Good Relationships Sleep Better
FDA Panel Mulls Newer Antipsychotics for Kids
Finding May Lead to Vaccine for Traveler's Diarrhea
Gene Can Dampen Chemo Drug Effectiveness
Genetic Links to Rare Liver Disease Found
Health Tip: Choosing Baby's Changing Table
Health Tip: Using Antihistamines
If Mom or Dad Is Depressed, Kids Need Help Too
Longer Hormone Treatment May Improve Prostate Cancer Outlook
Morning Sickness Drug Gets Green Light in Study
Neck Size May Affect Severity of Sleep Apnea
Ovarian Cancer Breakthrough Heralds New Era of Treatment
Questionnaire May Help Spot Early Dementia
Studies Report More Harmful Effects From BPA

06/09/2009

Health Highlights: June 9, 2009
Acupuncture May Relieve Heartburn In Pregnancy
Alzheimer's and Even Mild Dementia Hasten Death
Another Blood Fat Fuels Heart Attack Risk
Cancer Diagnosis May Tax Physical, Mental Health
Clinical Trials Update: June 9, 2009
Computers Causing Injuries in the Home
Donor Stem-Cell Transplant Best For Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Early Bedtime May Help Stave Off Teen Depression
Effect of Strict Diabetes Control on Heart Still Unclear
Got a Problem? Think About It Overnight
Health Care 'Gap' Continues for Minority, Poor Americans
Health Tip: New Moms, Protect Your Back
Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Pesticides
In Some Insomnia Patients, Brain Just Won't Shut Down
Meditation May Help Put Primary Insomnia to Bed
Reduced-Radiation Heart Scans Don't Compromise on Quality
Severe Nightmares May Warn of Suicidal Symptoms
WHO Declaration of Swine Flu Pandemic Looks Imminent

06/08/2009

Health Highlights: June 8, 2009
'Eco-Atkins' Diet Sheds More Than Pounds
Breast-feeding OK for Most Moms with MS
Clinical Trials Update: June 8, 2009
Colorectal Cancer Rates Rising for Under 50 Set
Daytime Nap Has Benefits Beyond Rest for Kids
Exercise, Education Keep You Sharp in Old Age
Glowing TV Screens Keeping Americans Up at Night
Health Tip: Bike Safely
Health Tip: Making Better Choices for Fast Food
Insomnia and Anxiety May Be Genetically Linked
Know Your Odds for Heart Failure
Lack of Sleep Can Raise Blood Pressure Over Time
New Diabetes Drug Shows Promise in Trial
Races Differ in Rates of Sleep-Related Obesity
Sleeplessness a Weighty Matter
Still Too Few Women in Cancer Trials
Too Much Computer Gaming Can Steal Your Sleep

06/07/2009

Drugs Best First Defense Against Heart Disease for Diabetics
Summer Fun Need Not Be Hazardous

06/06/2009

Good Golf Form Can Improve Game and Prevent Pain
Had Your Eyes Checked Lately?

06/05/2009

Health Highlights: June 5, 2009
Alcohol, Cigarettes and Diabetes Up Colorectal Cancer Risk
Analysis Sheds Light on Protein's Role in Cancer
Avandia Raises Risk of Heart Failure, Fractures
Bird Flu Virus Can Survive Two Years in Landfill
Can't Sleep? Try Online Therapy
Clinical Trials Update: June 5, 2009
Data Overload May Complicate Insurance Choices
Experts Urge One Test to Diagnose Diabetes
Finding Fitness on the Dance Floor
Grilled Meats Not Tied to Breast Cancer in Older Women
Health Tip: Dispose of Syringes Safely
Health Tip: Pregnancy and Foot Health
Heavy Periods May Be Due to a Clotting Disorder
Interactive Video Games Offer Exercise Benefits
Parental Eating Habits Don't Rub Off on Kids
Researchers Uncover Why Turmeric Helps Heal
U.S. Response to Swine Flu Called Good
Wear Sunscreen for Lifelong Benefits

06/04/2009

Health Highlights: June 4, 2009
Apes Love a Good Laugh, Too
Clinical Trials Update: June 4, 2009
Discovery Sheds Light on Huntington's Disease
Girls and Math: Blame the Culture, Not Ability
Global Testing Shows No Variation in Swine Flu Virus
Health Tip: Get a Safe Pedicure
Health Tip: Reduce Environmental Waste
Herb May Offer Hope for Autoimmune Diseases
Medical Bills Driving Most Middle-Class Bankruptcies
Obesity May Dampen Response to Asthma Meds
Report Gives U.S. Good Grades for Swine Flu Response
Researchers Detect Blood-Clotting Mechanism
Sedatives Increase Suicide Risk Among Elderly
Some OTC Sleep, Cold Meds Could Harm Aging Brain
Special Ed Services Lacking for Kids Who Repeat a Grade
Stranger's Cell Phone Ring May Thwart Your Thinking
Tourette Syndrome Diagnosed in 3 in Every 1,000 Kids
When Parents Fight, Children Often End Up With Scars

06/03/2009

Health Highlights: June 3, 2009
Abdominal Surgery May Become Easier for Patients
Clinical Trials Update: June 3, 2009
Fewer Deaths Occurring From Brain Bleeds
Health Tip: Fire Safety for Seniors
Health Tip: Laughter is Good for You
Key to Wound-Healing May Be Explained in Fish Tail
Making Obese Mice Slim, Without Diet or Exercise
Many Overweight Kids Not Getting a Good Night's Sleep
New Drug Fights Cancer in Dogs
New Tests Spot Tough-to-Detect Cancers Sooner
Opening Arteries With Drug-Coated Stents OK Over 70
Pausing Hormone Therapy Doesn't Cut Mammogram Recalls
Pay-for-Performance Doesn't Shortchange Patients
Pig Stem Cells Created
Too Many Bouncers Make Trampolines More Dangerous
Two Drugs Better Than One for Crohn's Patients
Two Ways to Tackle Tuberculosis
WHO Close to Declaring Swine Flu Pandemic

06/02/2009

Health Highlights: June 2, 2009
'Cell Phone Elbow' -- A New Ill for the Wired Age
Cervical Cancer Vaccine Not Just for Teens
Clinical Trials Update: June 2, 2009
FDA to Study Ways to Be More Open With Public
Fewer New Pounds in Pregnancy Best for Obese Moms
Health Issues in Childhood Often Show Up in Adulthood
Health Tip: Get Enough Dietary Protein
Health Tip: Home Safe Home
Heart Drug Combos Raise Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
More 'Extreme' Preemies Surviving
New Program May Help Teens at High Risk for Depression
Powerful Antacids Raise Chances of Fracture
Simple Test Could Detect More Gastrointestinal Cancers
Swine Flu Now Reported in All 50 States
TV Interferes With Infants' Language Development
Too Much Media May Be Tough on Kids' Health
Weight-Loss Surgery Options Compared in Super-Obese
Weight-Loss Surgery Simplified

06/01/2009

Health Highlights: June 1, 2009
'Micro' Spreading of Breast Cancer Needs Treating, Study Urges
1 in 3 U.S. Kids Lack Nearby Trauma Care
Celexa May Not Help Kids With Autism
Clinical Trials Update: June 1, 2009
Deep Sleep May Improve Colonoscopy Results
Depression Treatment Wanes Following FDA Warnings
Frequent Household Moves Raise Kids' Suicide Risk
Health Tip: Eat Enough Fiber
Health Tip: Stay Safe at the Amusement Park
Many Childhood Cancer Survivors Not Checking for Second Malignancies
Mini-Stroke Can Mean Major One Within Hours
New Technique May Improve Early Cervical Cancer Treatment
Research Finds 'New Crop' of Breast Cancer Genes
Researchers Spot Genes Linked to Testicular Cancer
Swine Flu Now Reported in All 50 States
Weight May Affect Colonoscopy Success
Worth of Sigmoidoscopy Screening for Colon Cancer Still Uncertain
Young Ballerinas May Face Heart, Bone Risks
 
 
 
 
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