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07/31/2009

Health Highlights: July 31, 2009
After Neuroblastoma, Chronic Problems Often Await
Blood Transfusions Not Linked to Long-Term Problems
Breast CT Scanner Could Improve Cancer Screen Comfort
Clinical Trials Update: July 31, 2009
Colcrys Approved for Acute Gout, Mediterranean Fever
ER Visits Mostly by Medicare, Medicaid Recipients
Even 9-Year-Olds Can Learn CPR
Gene Found for Age-Related Cataract
Health Tip: If Your Diabetic Child Gets Sick
Health Tip: When Constipation Requires a Doctor's Appointment
Homelessness Tied to Kids' Mental Health
Immune Systems of AIDS Patients More Prone to HPV Cancers
More Kids Becoming Severely Obese
Onglyza Sanctioned for Type 2 Diabetes
Plastic Surgeons Stay Busy in Recession
Plastic Surgery Technique Might Ease Migraines
Psych Drugs Gaining Widespread Acceptance
Response Times Vary for In-Hospital Heart Attacks

07/30/2009

Health Highlights: July 30, 2009
'Suicide' Genes Help Slow Ovarian Tumor Growth in Mice
Americans Spend Billions on Alternative Medicine
Biomarker Could Predict Severe Osteoarthritis
Birth Control May Help Ward Off Bacterial Vaginosis
Brain Scan May Help Predict Cancer Drug Response
Cancer Survivors Face Tough Road Long After Treatment Ends
Clinical Trials Update: July 30, 2009
Euthanasia, Palliative Care Work in Unison in Belgium
Flu Shot May Be Less Effective in Those With Lupus
Health Tip: Understanding Hemorrhoids
Health Tip: Your Pregnancy in the Third Trimester
Infants Cared for in Another Home Become Heavier Toddlers
Learning Takes Place When You Get Things Right
Muscle Density Linked to Disability
Researchers Discover the Tale Behind Short Dogs
Spleen May Help Heart Recover From Disease
Virus May Affect Survival in Head and Neck Cancer

07/29/2009

Health Highlights: July 29, 2009
'Organic' May Not Mean Healthier
Calcium Scan of Arteries Helps Spot Big Trouble
Clinical Trials Update: July 29, 2009
Health Tip: Nightmares Keeping You Up?
Health Tip: Your Pregnancy in the Second Trimester
Intense Daily Workout May Keep Cancer at Bay
Multiple Myeloma Genome Unlocked
Pregnant Women, Health-Care Workers Top Swine Flu Vaccine Candidates
Prioritize Pregnant Women to Get Swine Flu Shot, Experts Say
Protein Clumps May Appear Years Before Memory Problems
Put Defibrillators in High-Traffic Spots, Studies Urge
Resistance to Malaria Drug Reported in Cambodia
Scientists Find Way to Make 'Good' Brown Fat
Scientists Test New Way to Get Drugs to Cancer Cells
Study Finds Weight-Loss Surgery Safer Than Thought

07/28/2009

Health Highlights: July 28, 2009
Blue Dye Halts Worsening Paralysis in Animal Study
CDC Panel to Recommend Who Should Get Swine Flu Shot
Clinical Trials Update: July 28, 2009
FDA Calls for Stricter Controls on Mercury Fillings
Gloomy Days Dim Cognitive Powers of the Depressed
Health Tip: If Your Child's Arches Disappear
Health Tip: Your Pregnancy in the First Trimester
Heart Surgeon Shortage Predicted
More Can Be Done to Slow Obesity's Toll on Health: Experts
Older Diabetics Should Avoid Dementia Meds
Save Swine Flu Drugs for Younger Patients, Study Urges
Stent Studies Tied to Rapid Changes in Use
Tanning Beds Get Highest Carcinogen Rating
Teens May Not Benefit from Pap Tests
Urine Test for Chlamydia Shown Effective in Men
Viagra Trial for Sickle Cell Lung Problems Halted

07/27/2009

Health Highlights: July 27, 2009
'Safe' Ozone Levels May Not Be for Some
Almost 10 Percent of U.S. Medical Costs Tied to Obesity
Famous Names Get Single Neurons Fired Up
Health Tip: Baby Diapering 101
Health Tip: Why Do My Muscles Twitch?
Many Cancer Survivors Don't Adopt Healthy Lifestyle
Many Heart Attack Patients Not Referred to Cardiac Rehab
Marriage Ends, Health Declines
Men Who Have Prostate Cancer Surgery Do Well
More Dairy, Calcium in Childhood Could Mean Longer Life
Most Not Worried by Delayed Prostate Cancer Therapy
People Over 60 at Risk for 'Silent Stroke'
Radiation Plus Chemo a Good Option in Lung Cancer
Tight Management of Type 1 Diabetes Worth the Effort
With Autism, Diet Restrictions May Do More Harm Than Good

07/26/2009

Giving Statins to Kids Provokes Debate
Unhooking the Obesity-Diabetes Connection

07/24/2009

Health Highlights: July 24, 2009
Agent Orange Linked to Parkinson's, Heart Disease
Alcohol and Trauma: Blood Test Gets to the Truth
Babies Can Comprehend 'Canine' Language
Breast Cancer Drug May Beat Fungal Infection
Clinical Trials Update: July 24, 2009
Coming Soon -- Stem-Cell Surgical Thread?
Culture May Help Raise Breast Cancer Death Rate for American Indians
Forteo Approved for Drug-Related Osteoporosis
HIV Plus Alcohol Hampers Short-Term Memory
Health Tip: Caring for Skin With Rosacea
Health Tip: How New Dads Can Prepare for Birth
Ovary Removal May Play a Role in Lung Cancer
Stress, Bad Bedtime Habits Cause Insomnia
Swine Flu Could Eventually Affect 40% of Americans: CDC

07/23/2009

Health Highlights: July 23, 2009
1 in 7 Low-Income Preschoolers Are Obese
Attention Training Might Help Stroke Victims
Beta-Blockers Tied to Higher Cataract Risk
Clinical Trials Update: July 23, 2009
Elevated Insulin Levels Linked to Breast Cancer
Fatty Acids in Diet Linked to Bowel Disease Risk
Fresh-Meat Additives May Be Dangerous for Kidney Patients
Health Tip: Avoiding Shin Splints
Health Tip: Preventing Pinworms
Injection May Heal Damaged Heart
Lab Test Predicts Acute Kidney Injury in ICU Patients
Molecule Helps Leukemia Cells Hide From Immune System
New Anesthesia May Be Safer for Critically Ill
Scientists Use Non-Embryonic Stem Cells to Create Healthy Mice
Sedentary Kids May Take Longer to Fall Asleep

07/22/2009

Health Highlights: July 22, 2009
AIDS-like Illness Found in African Chimps
Carotid Artery Sections React Differently to Plaque
Cellular Protein Yields Clues to Diabetes, Alzheimer's
Clinical Trials Update: July 22, 2009
E-Cigarettes Pose a Health Hazard, FDA Warns
Eating Habits in the Obese May Echo Drug Addicts' Patterns
Gene Mutation Could Be Key to Rare Blood Vessel Disease
HIV Drugs Provide Breast-Fed Babies With Some Protection
Health Tip: If You Fear Going to the Dentist
Health Tip: Stay Safe on Slick Roads
Infanticide of 19th Century: Was It SIDS?
Many Young Adults Uninformed About Vaccines
Medicare Drug Plan Still Needs Work
People Still Pumping Up the Volume
Stem Cells Used for 'Biological Pacemaker'
Top Hepatitis C Treatments Equally Effective
U.S. Swine Flu Vaccine Trials Set to Begin
World's 1st Swine Flu Vaccine Trials Start in Australia

07/21/2009

Health Highlights: July 21, 2009
Biomarkers May Predict Alzheimer's
Clinical Trials Update: July 21, 2009
Female Surgeons Like What They Do, Survey Finds
Health Tip: If You're Tired of Walking
Health Tip: Saying Yes to Yoga?
Immune System Gene Discovery Sheds Light on Staph Infections
Millions in U.S. Can't Afford Health Insurance
No Firm Evidence Green Tea Helps Prevent Cancer
Parental Stress Boosts Kids' Asthma Risk
Safety of Swine Flu Vaccine to Face Tough Scrutiny
Sleep Benefits From Tonsillectomy Peak at 6 Months
Studies Affirm Value of Healthy Lifestyle
Studies Show Genetic Activity of Antioxidants
Test May Predict Moms Who Will Deliver Prematurely
Weight-Loss Enzyme Identified
Young Black, Hispanic Women Tend to Develop 'Love Handles'

07/20/2009

Health Highlights: July 20, 2009
Cell Discovery May Bring Science Closer to Diabetes Cure
Clinical Trials Update: July 20, 2009
Earlier HIV Treatment Could Save Lives Worldwide
Elder Boom Will Be Felt Worldwide
Exposure to Common Pollutant in Womb Might Lower IQ
FDA Approves Seasonal Flu Vaccine for 2009-2010
Health Tip: Dealing With Dry Hair?
Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe Around Pets
High-Salt Diet Dampens Effects of Blood Pressure Drugs
Hope for Damaged Heart Muscle
In New York City, Trans Fat Ban Is Working
Internet May Be Newest Venue for Teen Tobacco Exposure
New Alzheimer's Treatment Could Be on the Horizon
New Gene May Signal Aggressive Breast Cancer
Perception May Affect Drinking by College Students
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Approved
Study Questions Lymph Node Harvesting in Colorectal Cancer
Vein Condition May Mask Serious Clot Disorder

07/19/2009

Depression Poses Pregnancy Risks
Indoor Lightning Injuries On the Rise

07/18/2009

Health Highlights: July 18, 2009
Guard Against Swine Flu at Summer Camp
Small Molecule Might Play Big Part in Lung Cancer

07/17/2009

Health Highlights: July 17, 2009
Baking Soda May Be Key Ingredient for Kidney Patients
Clinical Trials Update: July 17, 2009
Congress Braces for Showdown Over Health-Care Reform
Earlier Testing Needed for Fragile X Syndrome
Easy Baby or Fussy -- It May Be Out of Mom's Control
Fetal Alcohol Disorders Often Misdiagnosed as ADHD
Five Hypertension Genes Found in Black Americans
Health Tip: Help Prevent Birth Defects
Health Tip: Managing Your Child's Asthma
Male Sex Chromosome on Its Way Out: Study
Modern Athletes Keep Getting Taller, Bigger
Parents of Children With Autism Report High Stress Levels
Probiotics Supplement May Help After Gastric Bypass Surgery
Recession Takes Toll on Children's Health
Spiritual Outlook Can Affect Mental Health in Breast Cancer
Swine Flu Vaccine on Track for Fall: CDC

07/16/2009

Health Highlights: July 16, 2009
Blacks Have Highest Obesity Rates in U.S.
Cars Are No Place for Kids to Be Alone
Circumcision Doesn't Lessen HIV Transmission
Clinical Trials Update: July 16, 2009
Deaths, Injuries Increase With Higher Speed Limits
Dietary Oils May Help Some Fight Fat
FDA Investigating Safety of Asthma Drug Xolair
Health Tip: Does Your Child Have Symptoms of ADHD?
Health Tip: Talking to Loved Ones With Cancer
Hopes Dashed for Thalidomide as Lung Cancer Treatment
Many Veterans Need Mental Health Care
New Insights Could Help Shield Babies From Diarrhea Bug
New Option for Correcting Nearsightedness
Onsolis Approved for Severe Cancer Pain
Pregnancy, STDs on the Rise Again Among U.S. Teens
Scientists Reverse Muscular Dystrophy in Mice
Sunitinib Benefit Explored in Poor-Prognosis Kidney Cancer
Teaming Up to Tackle a Deadly Cancer
Teen Behaviors Stem From Genetics, Environment

07/15/2009

Health Highlights: July 15, 2009
Ability to Consider Other People's Thoughts Grows After Age 6
Clinical Trials Update: July 15, 2009
Colonoscopy Beats 'Camera Pill' at Catching Colon Cancer
Gene Mutation Is Linked to Heart Muscle Disease
Health Tip: Don't Abuse Alcohol
Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Key Protein Might Shield Brain Cells
Lower IQ Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Deaths
Many Kids Outgrow Chronic Headaches
Memory Forms at 30 Weeks in the Womb
New Treatments for Alzheimer's on the Horizon
Number of Underweight Kids in U.S. Continues to Fall
Rare Cells Linked to Pediatric Cancers
Signs of Alzheimer's Seen Earlier Than Thought
Stem Cell Decision Opens New Doors, May Spur More Research
U.S. Students' Academic Interests Tend to Wane in Middle School
Vein Removal Method Linked to Bypass Results
Younger Teens Really Do Care What People Think

07/14/2009

Health Highlights: July 14, 2009
Bottle-Feeding Moms Ignored
Clinical Trials Update: July 14, 2009
Educated Parkinson's Patients Move to Meds Sooner
Excess Weight Speeds Up Osteoarthritis
Fitness Might Limit Stroke's Impact
Gene Connections Key to Brain Tumor Growth
Germs Hold Court in Sand Castles
Get the Most Out of Your Run
Health Tip: Burping Baby
Health Tip: Help Prevent Lawn Mowing Accidents
Healthy Diet, Exercise Keeps Mind Sharp As You Age
Heart Defect Spotted During Surgery May Not Need Repair
Hormone Therapy Increases Odds of Ovarian Cancer
Increase in Thyroid Cancer Puzzles Experts
Reminders Boost Mammography Appointments
Repair ACL Injuries in Young Athletes Quickly
U.S. Face Transplant Patient Is Reportedly Doing Fine
Walking, Biking to Work Pays Off

07/13/2009

Health Highlights: July 13, 2009
A Curse or Two Might Quell the Pain
Bathtub Accidents Injure 43,000 U.S. Kids Each Year
Cats Purrfect at Getting Needs Met, Study Shows
Clinical Trials Update: July 13, 2009
Combination Therapy Best for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Condoms May Reduce Herpes Risk
Coronary Calcium Scans Can Raise Cancer Risks
Dementia Increasing Among the 'Oldest Old'
Doctors' Attitudes Play Part in Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis
FDA OKs Single-Dose Plan B Emergency Contraceptive
Health Tip: Keep Baby's Nails Trimmed
Health Tip: Who Gets Osteoporosis?
Heavy Drinking Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Immune Response May Speed AIDS Progression in Women
Moderate Drinking Might Guard Against Alzheimer's
Obama Taps Alabama Doctor to Be Surgeon General
Schizophrenia Drug Got Bad Rap
Smoking May Speed Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Strep B Seems to Trick Immune System
Swine Flu Vaccine Taking Longer Than Expected

07/12/2009

Gene May Help Predict Timing of Alzheimer's Onset
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Falls Short in Alzheimer's Trials

07/11/2009

How to De-Stress a Recession-Riddled Life
Simple Steps Deliver Relief for Tennis Elbow
Type of Knee Surgery Makes Difference in Football Career

07/10/2009

Health Highlights: July 10, 2009
Blood Rush to the Brain When Angry Is a Good Sign
Carpal Tunnel Relief in a Cup
Clinical Trials Update: July 10, 2009
Drug Might Restore Sense of Smell
Effient Sanctioned for Angioplasty Patients
Health Tip: Easing Earache Pain
Health Tip: Understanding ADHD
Job Stress, Economy Weighing on Americans
Overall Health of U.S. Children a Mixed Bag
Savoring Happy Moments Helps Build Emotional Strength
Shoulder Surgery Helps Athletes Get Back in the Game
Soccer Injuries Differ by Gender
Stillbirth Not an Issue for Next-Born
Strength Testing Could Reduce Pitching Injuries

07/09/2009

Health Highlights: July 9, 2009
Acupuncture, Exercise May Ease Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Arthritis Drug Raises Risk of Tuberculosis
Clinical Trials Update: July 9, 2009
Early Menstruation Lowers Odds of Surviving Ovarian Cancer
For Kids, Two Languages Can Be as Easy as One
Health Tip: The Lactose-Intolerant Diet
Health Tip: Your Family Has a Medical History
Lighter Meals May Bring Longer Life
Migraines Linked to Reduced Breast Cancer Risk
More Mammograms May Mean More 'Harmless' Cancers
Questions to Pharmacists Rise After Michael Jackson's Death
Respiratory Issues Linger for Smallest Babies
Scientists Zero In on Elusive 'Allergy Gene'
Severe COPD Linked to Mental Decline
Stroke in Children Rare But Costly
Study Asserts Need for New Treatments for Delirium
Study Pinpoints Risk Factors for Death in Young Stroke Victims
Swine Flu Summit Focuses on Preparedness
Technology Takes a Step Toward Treating Paralysis
Vaccine May Someday Thwart Ear Infections

07/08/2009

Health Highlights: July 8, 2009
'Easter Island' Drug Adds Years to Mice
Catastrophic Epilepsy Caused by Defect in One Gene
Changes Reduced Infections From Medical Abortion
Clinical Trials Update: July 8, 2009
Drug Shows Promise in Nervous-System Tumor Treatment
Electronic System Helps Track Diabetes Care
Experts Keep Wary Eye on Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu
Genetic Breakthrough Spells Hope for Lung Fibrosis Patients
Greater Language Skills in 20s May Guard Against Alzheimer's
Health Tip: Negative Body Image Can Affect Your Health
Health Tip: Stretch Your Feet
Humans Can Develop Bat-Like Echolocation
Meatless Burgers, Hot Dogs Not Always Full of Veggies
New Drug Fights Anthrax Toxin
Prostate Drug Appears Safer Than Thought
Screen All Newborns for Hip Dysplasia, Study Urges
Spinal Cord Stimulation Need Not Keep Soldiers From Action
Vegetable Amino Acid Lowers Blood Pressure

07/07/2009

Health Highlights: July 7, 2009
Cancer Gap Between Whites, Blacks May Be Biological in Part
Clinical Trials Update: July 7, 2009
FDA Mandates Tougher Warnings for Pain Pills
Family History Key to Psychiatric Disorder Risk
Fat-Cell Protein May Reduce Diabetes Risk
Fewer Shots Could Still Protect Kids From Pneumonia
Genes Linked to Cholesterol in Cells Are Identified
Health Tip: Caring for a Diabetic's Skin
Health Tip: Diagnosing Joint Pain
Heartburn Drugs May Contribute to the Problem
MRI May Help Find Deep Endometriosis
Mini-Strokes May Cause Vision Loss
Minimally Invasive Surgery Not Better for Sciatica
Mixed Marks for Swine Flu Updates
New Clues to Race Gap in Breast Cancer Outcomes
New Weapon Emerges to Fight Kids' Cavities
Supplement Might Help Compulsive Hair Pullers
U.S. Unveils Stricter Food-Safety Standards

07/06/2009

Health Highlights: July 6, 2009
Alimta Approved as Maintenance Therapy for Advanced Lung Cancer
Autism May Be Linked to Mom's Autoimmune Disease
Brain Quickly Detects Happiness in Others
Clinical Trials Update: July 6, 2009
Despite More Tests, Some Aren't Getting Results
Drug Limits Stomach Trouble in Patients Taking Low-Dose Aspirin
Even Steroid-Free Bodybuilders Focus on Image
Fewer Dying Now From Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Final Rules Broaden Pool for Stem Cell Research
For OCD, Not Helping Might Be Best
Health Tip: How's the Air Quality at Home?
Health Tip: Wear a Helmet
Kids of Parents Who Value Exercise Are More Active
New Evidence Supports HPV Vaccine
Research Reveals Clues to Breast Cancer's Spread
Statins May Cause Muscle Damage in Some Patients
Team Sports Can't Compete With Films to Keep Kids From Smoking
Too Much Texting Can Spell Neck, Arm Pain
Travelers Face Greater Risk of Leg Clots

07/05/2009

Kids May 'Learn' to Tolerate Food Allergens
More Evidence That Caffeine Can Jolt Memory
Working Out in the Garden

07/04/2009

Exercise Tips to Keep Boomers on Their Feet
Living Healthily on Less

07/03/2009

Cell Pathway May Be Key to Lung Cancer's Spread
Health Tip: Understanding Pre-Diabetes
Health Tip: Wax Buildup May Cause Hearing Loss
New Weapons in Fight Against TB?
On Memory, Older Americans Outsmart the English
Put Safety First on the 4th

07/02/2009

Health Highlights: July 2, 2009
Another Genetic Link to Testicular Cancer Is Found
C-Section Stress Could Alter Baby's Immune Cells
Cancer Endangers Some Wildlife Species
Clinical Trials Update: July 2, 2009
Cystic Fibrosis Treatment May Cause Hearing Loss
Health Tip: Controlling Asthma
Health Tip: Straining the Hamstring
If 2 Painkillers Are Banned, What Next?
Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Often Overweight
Living Alone Increases Odds of Developing Dementia
Monthly Pet Pill Could Kill Fleas, Ticks
Multaq Sanctioned for Heart Rhythm Disorders
New Drug Could Work Against Leukemia
Odd Behaviors on Ambien Linked to Brain Circuitry
Study Casts Doubt on Low IQ's Role in Early Death
Why Swine Flu Differs From Seasonal Flu

07/01/2009

Health Highlights: July 1, 2009
Anti-Smoking Drugs Get FDA 'Black-Box' Warning
Antibiotics May Boost Risk for Recurrent Ear Infection
CPR Survival Rates for Older People Unchanged
Celiac Disease Making Inroads in U.S.
Clinical Trials Update: July 1, 2009
Drugs May Not Slow Kidney Damage in Diabetes
FDA Tells Patients to Stick With Diabetes Drug Linked to Cancer
Growth Hormone May Build Muscle in Older Men
Health Tip: Preventing a Kitchen Fire
Health Tip: What's Causing My Neck Pain?
Increasing Alcohol Use Tied to More Hospitalization
Master Stem Cell for Human Heart Identified
Obesity Rates Continue to Climb in U.S.
Possible Gene Regions for Schizophrenia Located
Shared Race, Social Group Seem to Help People Relate
TV Ads Trigger Mindless Eating
Test Before Corneal Transplant May Improve Outcome
With Medicare Plan, Drug Spending May Be Up
Your Surroundings Mirror Your Beliefs
 
 
 
 
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