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June 2013

Tuesday, June 18

Drinking During PregnancyVideo (HealthDay)

Monday, June 17

Blood Tests Could Detect Sexually-Transmitted Oral Cancers (Reuters Health)
Eating More Red Meat Tied to Higher Diabetes Risk (Reuters Health)
Elderly Benefit from Using Implantable Defibrillators (American Heart Association)
Falling Toilet Seats: Rare But Growing Risk for Boys (Reuters Health)
Gene Variants May Play Role in Obesity (HealthDay)
Hajj and Umrah, 2013 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Health, Not Age, Affects Benefits of Implanted Heart Device (HealthDay)
Health Tip: If You Have Braces (HealthDay)
Hot Weather Takes Toll on Farmworkers (HealthDay)
Junk Food Ads May Help Drive Obesity in Hispanic Kids (HealthDay)
Kids with Autism May Find Human Voice Unpleasant (HealthDay)
Many Young Americans Unaware They're Infected with HIV (HealthDay)
Medtronic Bone Graft Has Limited Benefit, May Cause Harm (Reuters Health)
Minority Kids with Autism Less Likely to Use Specialty Services (HealthDay)
More Than Sibling RivalryVideo (HealthDay)
Saturated Fat May Make the Brain Vulnerable to Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
Saudi Arabia Says MERS Coronavirus Kills Four More (Reuters Health)
Sibling Bullying Can Lead to Depression, Anxiety in Victims (HealthDay)
Skipping Breakfast May Raise Diabetes Risk (HealthDay)
Statins Plus Certain Antibiotics May Set Off Toxic Reaction (HealthDay)
Tobacco Laws for Minors May Cut Adult Smoking as Well (HealthDay)
Wait-And-See May Be Best for Early Prostate Cancer (Reuters Health)

Saturday, June 15Return to top

Your Summer Cold May Actually Be an Allergic Reaction (HealthDay)

Friday, June 14Return to top

Are There 2 Types of Gulf War Illness? (HealthDay)
Cornea Research Reveals Unseen Layer (HealthDay)
Haiti Close to Eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Is It Really a Summer Cold?Video (HealthDay)
Many Stop Taking Rheumatoid Arthritis Meds Too Soon (HealthDay)
Primary Care Doctors Still in Short Supply in U.S. (HealthDay)
Saliva May Improve with Age for Flu Protection (HealthDay)
Steroid Injections for Back Pain Linked to Spinal Fracture Risk (HealthDay)
Surgeon Shortage Linked to Burst Appendices (Reuters Health)
Transplanted Organs Don't Affect Outcomes for Trauma Victims (HealthDay)
Video Gamers May Have Better Visual Recall (HealthDay)
Volunteering May Be Good for the Heart in More Ways Than One (HealthDay)

Thursday, June 13Return to top

Babies May Benefit from Liver Transplant Advances (HealthDay)
Baldness Drug Propecia May Put Some Men Off Alcohol (HealthDay)
Early, Severe Flu Season Caused Big Rise in Child Deaths (HealthDay)
Endoscopes Not Always Cleaned Properly (HealthDay)
Global Population Could Hit 11 Billion by 2100 (HealthDay)
Mother's Age Tied to Risk of Delivery Complications (Reuters Health)
Restless Leg WarningVideo (HealthDay)
Scant Data on Seizure Drugs for Women's Genital Pain (Reuters Health)
Tobacco Ads Spark Teen Smoking, Study Finds (HealthDay)
TV Commercials May Spur Junk Food Habit in Kids, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Two Gene Variants May Predict Who Will Benefit from Breast Cancer Prevention DrugsFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of General Medical Sciences)

Wednesday, June 12Return to top

AIDS Drugs Halve HIV Risk for Intravenous Drug Users in Study (Reuters Health)
At-Home Weight Loss Programs for Kids Lack Evidence (Reuters Health)
Even 'Hands-Free' Devices Unsafe While Driving (HealthDay)
Grueling X-Country Ski Race May Affect Heart Rhythm (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Varicose Veins (HealthDay)
Iodine Supplements May Be Too Much of A Good Thing (HealthDay)
Know Hepatitis B (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Men's Restless Legs Tied to Earlier Death (Reuters Health)
Pesticide Exposure Linked to Changes in Fetal Movement (HealthDay)
Scan Predicts Whether Therapy or Meds Will Best Lift DepressionFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Mental Health)
Scientists Find New Clues to Early Onset Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
Scientists ID Gene Linked to Aggressive Liver Cancer (HealthDay)
Short Strolls After Meals May Lower Diabetes Risk (HealthDay)
Standard Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy as Good as Costlier Newcomer (HealthDay)
Weight and Pregnancy ComplicationsVideo (HealthDay)

Tuesday, June 11Return to top

Blood Tests May Predict COPD Flare-Ups (HealthDay)
CDC: 87 Now Sickened in Hepatitis A Outbreak Tied to Frozen Berry Mix (HealthDay)
Chronic Illness Afflicts Most Childhood-Cancer Survivors, Study Finds (HealthDay)
College Kids Trend Toward Twitter, Adults Favor Facebook (HealthDay)
Dental Health DebateVideo (HealthDay)
Fewer CT Scans for Kids, But Some Still Unnecessary (Reuters Health)
Heading Soccer Balls Tied to Damaging Brain Changes (HealthDay)
Heavier Pregnant Women Tend to Deliver Prematurely (HealthDay)
Mammography Doesn't Reduce Breast Cancer Death Rates (HealthDay)
More Evidence Shows Breast-Feeding Helps Babies' Brains (HealthDay)
Program Helped Limit Antibiotic Misuse in Kids (Reuters Health)
Quick and Simple Ways to Prevent the Most Common Form of Cancer (American Academy of Dermatology)
Researchers Discover Two-Step Mechanism of Inner Ear Tip Link RegrowthFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders)
Sleep Apnea May Boost Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death (HealthDay)
Social Toll of Hearing Loss Could Be Cause for Alarm (HealthDay)

Monday, June 10Return to top

Annual Dental Cleaning May Be Enough for Some (HealthDay)
Designated Drivers Often Drink Themselves, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Flu Shots at School Boost Vaccination Rates, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Fire Extinguisher Ready (HealthDay)
Ingredient in New MS Drug Linked to Serious Brain Disease (HealthDay)
Kids' Repeat Concussions May Mean Longer Recovery (Reuters Health)
Low Blood Pressure May Weaken Brains of Some Heart Patients (HealthDay)
Low Blood Sugar May Raise Dementia Risk in Diabetics (HealthDay)
MERS Coronavirus Has Potential to Cause Pandemic: WHO (Reuters Health)
Too Little Known on How Primary Care Docs Can Prevent Child Abuse (HealthDay)
Trusting Your Designated DriverVideo (HealthDay)
Unclogging Heart Arteries through Wrist Becoming More Common (American Heart Association)
Vegetable Fats Tied to Less Prostate Cancer Spread (Reuters Health)

Sunday, June 9Return to top

Healthy Grilling Tips for Summer Barbecues (HealthDay)

Saturday, June 8Return to top

Summer Camp Health Tips for Parents (HealthDay)

Friday, June 7Return to top

Consistent Bedtime Helps People Stick with Sleep Apnea Treatment (HealthDay)
Crash Diet Tied to Increased Gallstone Risk (Reuters Health)
Doctors Should Steer Conversation to Older Drivers (HealthDay)
Drivers with Sleep Apnea OK: Chest Doctors (Reuters Health)
Drugs Kept in Ambulances Can Be Unusable in Weeks (Reuters Health)
Even Mild Weight Loss May Lower Diabetes Risk in Obese Teens (HealthDay)
For Alzheimer's Caregivers, a Much-Needed Break (HealthDay)
Gene-Based Blood Test Might Help Spot Colon Cancer (HealthDay)
Heart Device 'Shock' Anxiety May Hamper Sex Life (HealthDay)
Heavy Patients Trust Diet Advice from Overweight Docs Most (HealthDay)
Pent-Up Stress Could Harm Health of Middle-Aged Women (HealthDay)
Poor Sleep May Worsen Heart Woes in Women, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Sexual Problems May Linger After Rape (Reuters Health)
Sleeping on Back to Prevent SIDS Doesn't Appear to Hurt Babies' Ability to Roll (HealthDay)
What Causes Dyslexia?Video (HealthDay)
Women Better at Remembering Faces, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Thursday, June 6Return to top

Atrial Fibrillation and MemoryVideo (HealthDay)
Autism, ADHD Often Occur Together, Research Shows (HealthDay)
CDC Urges Everyone: Get Ready to Stay Cool Before Temperatures Soar (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Common Solvent Linked to Liver Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
Depression Common in Those with PTSD, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Doctors in Ontario Use Emergency CT Less Than in U.S (Reuters Health)
Few Access Internet Help for Colonoscopy Prep (Reuters Health)
Football Concussion Risk Highest During Games, Not Practice (HealthDay)
MERS Virus May Never Become Big Threat in U.S., Experts Say (HealthDay)
Pedometers Can Keep You Moving (HealthDay)
Physically Active Jobs Tied to Unusual Amounts of Sleep (HealthDay)
Simple Mutations Could Make Flu Viruses More Deadly (HealthDay)
Small Lifestyle Changes May Have Big Impact on Reducing Stroke Risk (American Heart Association)
The Pill Tied to Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
Tumor in Bone Shows Neanderthals Got Cancer Too (HealthDay)
Vision, Dyslexia Not Linked (HealthDay)
Windows Add to Office Workers' Well-Being, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Your Stroke Risk Can Shrink with 7 Lifestyle Changes (HealthDay)

Wednesday, June 5Return to top

Almost Half of Cancer Doctors Report Symptoms of Burnout (HealthDay)
Alzheimer's Drugs May Benefit Heart, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Blacks with Certain Gene Need Lower Doses of Warfarin (HealthDay)
Group Therapy Helps Rape Victims in Poor Countries (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Choosing Your Child's Pediatrician (HealthDay)
Irregular Heartbeat May Speed Memory Loss in Seniors (HealthDay)
Recession Forced Cutbacks in Care for Special Needs Kids (HealthDay)
Scientists ID Gene Behind Early Onset Puberty (HealthDay)
Skipping Shots at Sick Visits Tied to Vaccine Delays (Reuters Health)
Weight Loss Surgery and DiabetesVideo (HealthDay)
4 Billion People Worldwide Have Untreated Cavities (HealthDay)
49 Now Sickened in Hepatitis A Outbreak Tied to Frozen Berry Mix (HealthDay)

Tuesday, June 4Return to top

Allergy Meds Could Affect Your Driving (Food and Drug Administration)
Anxiety Often Plagues Cancer Survivors and Their Loved Ones (HealthDay)
Aspirin Equals Pricier Blood Thinner for Preventing Clots (HealthDay)
Can You Skip Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infection? (HealthDay)
Fatigue Affects Baseball Players' Strike-Zone Judgment (HealthDay)
Fewer Families Struggling to Pay Medical Bills: CDC (HealthDay)
Foodborne Illness: Especially Dangerous for the Vulnerable (Food and Drug Administration)
Group of Strong Antibiotics Linked to Kidney Injury (Reuters Health)
Minorities Harmed Most by Fast-Food Outlets Near School (HealthDay)
Smokers Cost Employers Thousands More Than Nonsmokers (HealthDay)
Summer Deadliest Time of Year for Teen Drivers (HealthDay)
Sunscreen and Skin AgingVideo (HealthDay)
Weather Doesn't Trigger Fibromyalgia Symptoms, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Weight-Loss Surgery May Help Moderately Obese, Too (HealthDay)

Monday, June 3Return to top

Anti-Smoking Medication Shows Promise for Treating Alcohol DependenceFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
Cholesterol Drugs Linked to Muscle, Joint Problems (HealthDay)
Daily Sunscreen May Prevent Skin Aging (Reuters Health)
Flaxseed No Help for Kids with High Cholesterol (Reuters Health)
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Infant Care May Help Explain Race-Linked Obesity Gap (HealthDay)
Many Black Women Prone to Gene-Driven Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
Measles Is Serious: Take Care Before and After Travel (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
More Kids Being Poisoned by Prescription Drugs (HealthDay)
More Men Taking Testosterone, But Risks Unclear (HealthDay)
More Proof Healthy Living, Not Smoking Pay Off (HealthDay)
NIH Begins Recruitment for Long-Term Study of Diabetes Drug EfficacyFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Overexposure to Sun's Rays Can Cause Painful, Temporary Blindness (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
Prescription Drug Safety at HomeVideo (HealthDay)
Skipping Meds May Raise Odds of ER Visits for Certain Medicare Patients (HealthDay)
U.S. Cancer Patients Suffering from Drug Shortages (HealthDay)
Vegetarian Diet Tied to Fewer Deaths over Time (Reuters Health)
Whooping Cough Cases Rise as Parents Opt Out of Vaccine (HealthDay)

Sunday, June 2Return to top

Doubling Time on Tamoxifen Cuts Odds for Breast Cancer's Return (HealthDay)
NIH Scientists Find Link Between Allergic and Autoimmune Diseases in Mouse StudyFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)

Saturday, June 1Return to top

Drug Is a First to Help Patients with Melanoma of the Eye (Reuters Health)

May 2013

Friday, May 31Return to top

Antismoking Messages and Intention to Quit--17 Countries, 2008-2011 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Bullied Kids More Likely to Self-Harm as Teens (HealthDay)
Despite Sandy's Damage, U.S. Coastal Residents Still Unprepared (American Red Cross)
FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of Hepatitis A Illnesses Potentially Associated with a Frozen Food Blend (Food and Drug Administration)
Italy Announces First Case of SARS-Like Coronavirus (Reuters Health)
Lawnmower SafetyVideo (HealthDay)
Many Parents Unaware of Teens' Abuse of ADHD Drugs (HealthDay)
Medicare Solvent 2 Years Longer Than Expected (HealthDay)
Not All Very Short Kids Need Screening Tests: Study (Reuters Health)
Obese Patients May Be More Prone to 'Doctor Shopping' (HealthDay)
Poorer Patients Often Less Happy with Knee Replacement (HealthDay)
Probiotics with Antibiotics May Prevent Diarrhea (Reuters Health)

Thursday, May 30Return to top

Advanced Heart Failure Still Kills 1 in 3 Within Three Years (HealthDay)
Double Dose of Tamiflu Proves No Better in Severe Flu (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Help Kids with Diabetes Deal with Shots (HealthDay)
High Doses of Common Painkillers May Raise Risk for Heart Trouble (HealthDay)
Joblessness Tied to Shortened Lifespans for Less-Educated Women (HealthDay)
MRSA Study Slashes Deadly Infections in Sickest Hospital Patients (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
No Science Behind Blood-Type Diets (Reuters Health)
One in Five Americans Report Visiting Emergency Room at Least Once in the Past Year (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Prepping for a Colonoscopy: Why It's a Necessary Evil (HealthDay)
PTSD After Heart Attack Linked to Poor Sleep (HealthDay)
Quit-Smoking Treatments Safe, Effective (Reuters Health)
Scientists Spot Genes Tied to Success at School, College (HealthDay)
Some Common Prescriptions Linked to Impotence (Reuters Health)
Transfusions with Heart Surgery Might Raise Infection Risk (HealthDay)
Women May Have Natural Defense Against Common STD (HealthDay)

Wednesday, May 29Return to top

ADHD Medications Not Tied to Drug, Alcohol Abuse (Reuters Health)
Airline Study Finds Onboard Illness, Diversions Rare (Reuters Health)
And America's Fittest City Is... (HealthDay)
Bicycle Helmet Laws Linked to Fewer Child Deaths (Reuters Health)
Deadly 'Super Bug' Controlled in Large Study of Hospitals (HealthDay)
Health Reform Saving Young Adults Millions for ER Care (HealthDay)
Health Tip: If You Have Neck Pain (HealthDay)
Kids with ADHD Less Able to Process Emotions During Sleep (HealthDay)
Man Relapsed After Treatment for Meningitis Tied to Tainted Injections (HealthDay)
Mental Ills in Kids with Epilepsy May Depend on Seizure Location (HealthDay)
Mosquitoes with Altered Gene Can't Sniff People Out (HealthDay)
Most Docs OK with Medical Marijuana (HealthDay)
Sugary Drink Consumption Down Among U.S. Kids (Reuters Health)
Thyroid Disorders Tied to Complications in Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Treating DepressionVideo (HealthDay)
Weight Loss Might Ease Psoriasis (HealthDay)
Word Tests at Age 2 Might Predict Gains for Kids with Autism (HealthDay)

Tuesday, May 28Return to top

A Strong Marriage Can Shield Kids from Dad's Depression (HealthDay)
Alzheimer's Patients Mimic Emotions of Those Around Them (HealthDay)
Black Prostate Cancer Patients More Likely to Delay Treatment (HealthDay)
Campaign Urges Smokers to Enlist Doctors' Help in Quitting (HealthDay)
Drug Resistance in New China Bird Flu Raises Concern (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: What's Behind Bad Breath? (HealthDay)
Involving Patients in Decisions Raises Health Care Costs, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Kids Poisoned by Medical Marijuana, Study Finds (HealthDay)
More Booze in Movies for Kids, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Pesticide WarningVideo (HealthDay)
Pesticides Again Tied to Parkinson's Disease (Reuters Health)
Talk Therapy Can Ease Depression, But No Single Type Deemed 'Best' (HealthDay)
Task Force: Screen for Gestational Diabetes After 24 Weeks of Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Users of Last CFC Inhalers Must Soon Switch (Food and Drug Administration)
Women's Weight-Loss Surgery May Benefit Later Offspring (HealthDay)

Monday, May 27Return to top

Health Tip: Devices to Help You Hear Better (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Eat Right for Healthier Sight (HealthDay)
Military Families May Need Help with Mental Health (HealthDay)
Patient Communication Has Room to Grow (Reuters Health)
Tots' Sleep Differences Due to Genes, Environment, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
Your Preteens and Teens Need Vaccines Too! (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Sunday, May 26Return to top

Check Young Kids for Motor Delays: Pediatricians (Reuters Health)
Lawn Mower Injuries Often Caused by Distraction (HealthDay)

Friday, May 24Return to top

Bowel Issues Affect 3 out of 4 Pregnant Women (HealthDay)
Certain Chronic Pain May Raise Suicide Risk (Reuters Health)
Common Glaucoma Drug May Cause Droopy Eyelids, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Could Statins Raise Diabetes Risk? (HealthDay)
C-Sections Tied to Child Obesity (Reuters Health)
Diabetes WarningVideo (HealthDay)
High Cadmium Levels May Raise Risk for Dying from Liver Disease (HealthDay)
How Many Calories in Your Fast-Food Meal? Guess Again (HealthDay)
Low-Income, Minority Parents More Open to HPV Vaccine for Girls, Study Says (HealthDay)
Many Medical Students have Anti-Fat Bias, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Monday Best Time for Hospitalization with Heart Failure, Study Says (HealthDay)
New Bird Flu May Be Capable of Human to Human Spread (Reuters Health)
Parents Underestimate Influence over Teens' Substance Abuse (HealthDay)
Studies Show Cancer Survivors' Physical and Emotional Problems Often Go Untreated (American Cancer Society)

Thursday, May 23Return to top

Catching Cancer EarlyVideo (HealthDay)
Chronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer (HealthDay)
Glucosamine Supplements Tied to Risk of Eye Condition (HealthDay)
Labs Reject Dramatic Findings on Cancer Drug in Alzheimer's Mice (Reuters Health)
Low Prenatal Iodine May Affect Child's Brain Development (HealthDay)
Modified Polio Virus May Help Fight Brain Tumors, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
New Advice Didn't Change Breast Screening Rates (Reuters Health)
NIH Scientists Discover Molecule Triggers Sensation of ItchFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
Online Tool Reduces Inappropriate Medical Tests (Reuters Health)
People with Borderline Personality Disorder May Misinterpret Facial Emotions (HealthDay)
Shortage of Key Drug Hampering U.S. Efforts to Control Tuberculosis (HealthDay)
Statins May Hamper Workout Results (HealthDay)
Sugar Water Injections May Help Ease Knee Pain (Reuters Health)
Too Few Kids Use Fast-Food Calorie Info, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Type 2 Diabetes in Youth Progresses Faster, More Aggressively Than in Adults (American Diabetes Association)
Type 2 Diabetes Progresses Faster in Kids, Study Finds (HealthDay)
U.S. School Kids Should Get Hour of Exercise Daily (HealthDay)
U.S. Teen Birth Rate Plummets (HealthDay)

Wednesday, May 22Return to top

Abused Children at Risk for Obesity as Adults (HealthDay)
Children Who Have CT Scans May Face Higher Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
Cost of Treating Strokes in U.S. Could Soar to $180B Annually by 2030 (HealthDay)
Docs Use 3-D Printer to Create Lifesaving Airway Device for Infant (HealthDay)
Fish Oil Pills Might Cut Diabetes Risk, Researchers Say (HealthDay)
Having Both Migraines, Depression May Mean Smaller Brain (HealthDay)
Migraine, Chronic Back Pain Tied to Higher Suicide Risk (HealthDay)
More Kids Getting Donor Organs, But Gaps Persist, Study Finds (HealthDay)
More Patients Than Docs Report Skin Surgery Problems (Reuters Health)
NIH Researchers Conduct First Genomic Survey of Human Skin Fungal DiversityFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Cancer Institute)
Online Tool Helps Control Blood Pressure Long Term (Reuters Health)
Surgery for Sleep Apnea?Video (HealthDay)
Underactive Thyroid and Heart Failure a Bad Combination (HealthDay)
Vitamin C May Not Treat Gout (Reuters Health)

Tuesday, May 21Return to top

Americans Still Making Unhealthy Choices: CDC (HealthDay)
Antidepressants May Be Helpful for Some Heart Patients (HealthDay)
Bed-Sharing Raises SIDS Risk Fivefold, Study Finds (HealthDay)
COPD Patients May Do Fine with Shorter Course of Steroids (HealthDay)
Depression May Raise Low Blood Sugar Risk in Diabetics (HealthDay)
Drowsy Young Drivers Have Increased Crash Risk (Reuters Health)
Genes May Boost Woman's Risk of Postpartum Depression (HealthDay)
Health Sites Too Complex, Full of Cliches (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Possible Causes of Dry Eye (HealthDay)
Long-Term Use of Antibiotic May Help Those with COPD (HealthDay)
Molecular Explanation for Age-Related Fertility Decline in WomenFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Pain a Common Problem for People with COPD (HealthDay)
People Choose Larger Portions of ‘Healthy' Foods (Reuters Health)
Racial Disparities Seen in U.S. Lung Cancer Treatment (HealthDay)
Relief from RefluxVideo (HealthDay)
Schoolmates of Suicide Victims at Higher Risk (Reuters Health)
Study Supports Using Low-Dose CT Scans to Spot Early Lung Cancer (HealthDay)
Surgery Offers Mixed Benefits for Kids' Sleep Apnea (Reuters Health)
Weather Worries Can Threaten a Child's Mental Health (HealthDay)

Monday, May 20Return to top

ADHD and WeightVideo (HealthDay)
Certain COPD Meds Might Raise Heart Risks, Study Says (HealthDay)
Does Prostate Cancer Treatment Help Older, Sick Men? (Reuters Health)
Extra Vitamin D May Ease Crohn's Symptoms, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Favorite Music May Ease Anxiety in ICU Patients (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Keep Teen Drivers Safe (HealthDay)
Losing Weight May Ease Chronic Heartburn (HealthDay)
Many Can Blame Family for Their Bunions (HealthDay)
Many People with Implantable Defibrillators Can Participate in Vigorous Sports (American Heart Association)
Nighttime Docs at ICUs Don't Boost Patient Outcomes (HealthDay)
Older Whooping Cough Vaccine More Effective (HealthDay)
Pricey Radiation no Better Post Prostatectomy (Reuters Health)
Revised Sunscreen Labels Should Help Consumers Make Wiser Choices (HealthDay)
Skin Cancer Awareness: Protect Your Skin (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Sleep Apnea in Seniors Tied to Alzheimer's in Study (HealthDay)
Sports May Be OK with Defibrillator, Study Says (HealthDay)
Swallowing Magnets Can Be Fatal for Children (HealthDay)
Vaccines Help Protect Travelers of All Ages (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Weekend 'Catch-Up' Sleep May Cut Young Drivers' Crash Risk (HealthDay)
Women Less Likely to Get Trauma Center Care After Injury (HealthDay)

Friday, May 17Return to top

Age Amplifies Damage from Obesity, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Alcoholics Who Smoke May Face Early Brain Aging (HealthDay)
Cellphone Use May Reveal Your 'Dominant Brain' (HealthDay)
College Women More Prone to Problem Drinking Than Men (HealthDay)
Control of Heart Disease Risk Factors Varies among Outpatient Practices (American Heart Association)
Control of Heart Risks May Vary Among Outpatient Practices (HealthDay)
Depression and StrokeVideo (HealthDay)
Endometriosis More Common in Lean Women (Reuters Health)
Fever Reducers Don't Slow Children's Recovery (Reuters Health)
HIV No Barrier to Getting Liver Transplant, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Is Menopause Overlooked in U.S. Medical Schools? (HealthDay)
Surgeons-in-Training Dislike New Work Hours: Survey (Reuters Health)
Teen Bullies May Turn to Crime as Adults (HealthDay)
Yellow Fever Vaccination Booster Not Needed (World Health Organization)

Thursday, May 16Return to top

Adult Children of Substance Abusers More Prone to Depression (HealthDay)
Anti-Gay Bullying Tied to Teen Depression, Suicide (HealthDay)
British Team Hails New Embryo Selection Method for IVF Success (Reuters Health)
Can Sleep at Altitude Prevent Sudden Hiker Deaths? (Reuters Health)
CDC Study Finds Fecal Contamination in Pools (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Cell Phone and Cardiac Connection?Video (HealthDay)
Combined Supplements No Better for Cholesterol (Reuters Health)
Depression Linked to Almost Doubled Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women (American Heart Association)
Eyelash Extension Adhesives May Cause Bad Reactions (HealthDay)
Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men from Cancer Later (HealthDay)
Infections from Tainted Spine Injections Continue to Baffle Investigators (HealthDay)
Large Majority of Adults Have Smoke-Free Rules in Home, Vehicles (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Lifestyle Change May Ease Heart Risk from Job Stress (Reuters Health)
Living Near Fast-Food Outlets Might Boost Obesity Risk (HealthDay)
Risk of Death, Hospital Readmission Prolonged After Heart Attack, Heart Failure (American Heart Association)
Survey Finds People Unclear about How to Stay Safe in the Water (American Red Cross)
1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC (HealthDay)

Wednesday, May 15Return to top

Cellphone Calls During Blood Pressure Readings May Skew Results (HealthDay)
Combo Drug Therapy May Work Best to Strengthen Bones (HealthDay)
FDA Approves New Drug for Advanced Prostate Cancer (Food and Drug Administration)
Gene Variations May Explain Weight Gain Among Men, Women (HealthDay)
Get Fit In Middle Age to Cut Heart Failure Risk, Study Says (HealthDay)
Getting Fit in Middle Age Can Reduce Heart Failure Risk (American Heart Association)
Global Life Spans Continue to Lengthen, WHO Says (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Exercise with Allergies and Asthma (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Lactose May Be Hiding In Food (HealthDay)
Heart Failure Patients Living Longer, But Long-Term Survival Still Low (American Heart Association)
Hysterectomy and The HeartVideo (HealthDay)
MRI Scans Could Make Baby Autopsies More Acceptable (Reuters Health)
Multiple Head Injuries Raise Soldiers' Suicide Risk, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Noisy Operating Rooms May Jeopardize Patient Safety (HealthDay)
People with High Blood Pressure May Crave Salt (HealthDay)
Some Types of Skin Cancer Linked to Lower Chances of Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
Stay Safe in the Summer Sun (Food and Drug Administration)
Sugary Sodas, Fruit Punches May Raise Kidney Stone Risk (HealthDay)
Valley Fever: Awareness Is Key (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
WHO Reports First Patient-to-Nurse Spread of New SARS-Like Virus (Reuters Health)
Yoga May Help Ease High Blood Pressure, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Young Women Often Less Healthy Than Young Men Before Heart Attacks (American Heart Association)

Tuesday, May 14Return to top

Adverse Event Reporting Is Valued Information (Food and Drug Administration)
Anger Linked to Raised Heart Attack Risk (Reuters Health)
Bed Rest No Help for Women at Risk of Early Delivery (Reuters Health)
CDC Guidelines Could Cut Bloodstream Infections from Dialysis (HealthDay)
Costlier Heart Device May Not Be Worth It, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
Drinking DangersVideo (HealthDay)
Even Low Levels of Lead Hamper Kindergartners' Reading Skills (HealthDay)
Hysterectomy Not Tied to Heart Risk Factors (Reuters Health)
Kids with Autism May Perceive Movement More Quickly (HealthDay)
Living Near Heavy Traffic May Harm Kidney Function (HealthDay)
Materials in Some Household Products Tied to Lung Damage (HealthDay)
Metformin Won't Aid Breast Cancer Survival in Diabetics (HealthDay)
Most Americans Should Eat Less Salt (HealthDay)
No Drop in Teens' Use of 'Smokeless' Tobacco (HealthDay)
'Nonsmoking' Hotel Rooms May Not Fully Protect Guests (HealthDay)
Number of Abused U.S. Children Unchanged Since 2008 (Reuters Health)
Procedure For Incontinence in Women May Lose Effectiveness with Time (HealthDay)
Saudi Arabia Confirms Six New Cases of Deadly SARS-Like Virus (Reuters Health)
Studies Support Population-Based Efforts to Lower Excessive Dietary Sodium Intakes, But Raise Questions About Potential Harm From Too Little Salt Intake (National Academies)

Monday, May 13Return to top

Ask Adult Patients About Alcohol Misuse: Panel (Reuters Health)
Cancer and Women (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Creative Arts May Help Cancer Patients Cope (HealthDay)
Flu in Pregnancy May Quadruple Child's Risk for Bipolar DisorderFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Mental Health)
Health Tip: Manage Menopause (HealthDay)
Healthy Lifestyle May Offset Job Stress, Study Finds (HealthDay)
How to Quickly Spot Signs of Stroke (HealthDay)
H7N9: Is This Flu Something to Worry About? (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Lead and Little OnesVideo (HealthDay)
Many Heart Defects Aren't Inherited, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Nearly Half of High Schoolers Text While Driving (HealthDay)
Safeguard Your Health (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Typical Restaurant Meal Loaded with Fats, Salt, Calories (HealthDay)
Unusual Heat May Have Boosted West Nile Virus Last Year: CDC (HealthDay)

Sunday, May 12Return to top

Agent Orange Tied to Aggressive Prostate Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
More Time in Gym Class Equals Stronger Kids (HealthDay)
New SARS-Like Virus Can Probably Pass Person-to-Person (Reuters Health)

Saturday, May 11Return to top

Grilling Tips to Cut Colon Cancer Risk (HealthDay)

Friday, May 10Return to top

Allergies May Boost Severity of Lung Disease (HealthDay)
Better Stent Surgery Stats Needed: Heart Doctors (Reuters Health)
Bidet Toilets Not Tied to Pregnancy Risks (Reuters Health)
Breathing ProblemsVideo (HealthDay)
Estrogen Levels Tied to Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death in Study (HealthDay)
Exercise May Ease Pain of Fibromyalgia, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Don't Overcook Veggies (HealthDay)
Insomnia Hints at Future Hospitalization (HealthDay)
Look for New, Improved Sunscreen Labels (HealthDay)
Obesity Crisis May Be Fueling Big Jump in Sleep Apnea Cases (HealthDay)
Pregnancy: A Time for Special Caution (Food and Drug Administration)
U.S. Report Quantifies Risk of Listeria in Deli Foods (Reuters Health)
Vaccine to Fight Heroin Addiction Shows Promise in Rats (HealthDay)
When Teen Dating Turns Abusive and Violent (HealthDay)
Yet Another Reason to Avoid Fatty Foods: Fatigue (HealthDay)

Thursday, May 9Return to top

Bacteria in Baby's Belly May Influence Growth, Study Says (HealthDay)
Eating Peppers Tied to Lower Parkinson's Risk, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Everyday Noise Levels May Affect the Heart (HealthDay)
Fatal Crashes Involving Cellphone Use May Be Under-Reported (HealthDay)
Gene Discovery May Offer Breakthrough for Rare Leukemia (HealthDay)
HPV-Related Cancers Rose Before Vaccines Hit Market (Reuters Health)
Pets May Help Cut Heart Disease Risk (Reuters Health)
Pets May Help Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease (American Heart Association)
Pregnancy Adds Challenge for Teens Treated For Drug Abuse, Report Says (HealthDay)
Red Hair Pigment Might Raise Melanoma Risk (HealthDay)
Sex Supplements Often Contain Viagra Ingredients (Reuters Health)
Socializing May Ease Pain of Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
Supplements and Heart HealthVideo (HealthDay)
Swimming Pools May Pose Hazard for People with Heart Devices (HealthDay)
Violent Video Games May Numb Players to Brutality, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Wednesday, May 8Return to top

Birth Rates Good After Implanting 1 Embryo, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Could Adaptable Bacteria Cause Repeat Urinary Tract Infections? (HealthDay)
Could Vaginal Delivery Be Safer for Preemies? (Reuters Health)
Fast Food Hasn't Gotten Much Healthier, Study Says (HealthDay)
Gene Discoveries Give Hope Against 'Brittle Bone' Disease (HealthDay)
High Blood Sugar May Add to Alzheimer's Risk (HealthDay)
Hospital Bills Can Vary Widely, Even in Same Cities (HealthDay)
Just How Might Exercise Lower Breast Cancer Risk? (HealthDay)
Money Motivates Weight Loss -- One Step at a Time (HealthDay)
Noise PollutionVideo (HealthDay)
Reducing Respiratory Virus in Preemies Lessens Wheezing (HealthDay)
Researchers Pinpoint Cause of Port-Wine Stain Birthmarks (HealthDay)
Study Questions Fish Oil Benefit Before Heart Attack (Reuters Health)
Study Sees Link Between Mom's Flu, Bipolar Risk for Children (HealthDay)

Tuesday, May 7Return to top

Cholesterol Drugs Might Boost Kidney Cancer Survival (HealthDay)
Docs Should Ask Heart Patients About Quality of Life (HealthDay)
Fluids May Prevent Constipation Better Than Fiber (Reuters Health)
For Pregnant Smokers, Vitamin C Might Help Babies' Lungs (HealthDay)
Half of People with Hepatitis C Don't Complete Needed Tests: CDC (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Monitor Fat in Preschoolers' Diet (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Taking a Birthing Class (HealthDay)
Kids' Chemical Injuries Down, But May Rise in Summer (Reuters Health)
Magnesium-Rich Food May Help Keep Kids' Bones Strong (HealthDay)
Many Medical Guidelines Don't Consider Costs (Reuters Health)
Programming Implanted Defibrillators to React More Slowly Might Be Safer (HealthDay)
Prostate Cancer May Be Deadlier for the Uninsured (HealthDay)
Some Antidepressants May Raise Risk for Gastro Infection (HealthDay)
Tempted to BuyVideo (HealthDay)

Monday, May 6Return to top

Can High-Protein, Low-Carb Diet Boost Fertility Treatment? (HealthDay)
Could Family Longevity Protect Against Dementia? (Reuters Health)
Death Rate Dropping for Children on Dialysis (HealthDay)
Distracted DrivingVideo (HealthDay)
Flame-Retardant Chemicals Could Be Toxic to Kids (HealthDay)
Flu Vaccine Safe for Kids with Crohn'S, Colitis (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Coping with Shoulder Arthritis (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When a Bite Isn't Right (HealthDay)
High School Football Players Often Not Deterred by Head Injury (HealthDay)
Hospitals Enact Policies to Curb Early Childbirth (HealthDay)
It's Spring--Time to Prevent Lyme Disease (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Know the Risks of Indoor Tanning (Food and Drug Administration)
Many Parents Texting, Phoning While Driving Their Kids (HealthDay)
Many Suicidal Kids Have Access to Guns at Home (HealthDay)
More Kids Diagnosed with Mental Health Disabilities, Study Finds (HealthDay)
More Than 4 in 10 U.S. Teens Text While Driving (HealthDay)
Most Docs Don't Follow ADHD Treatment Guidelines for Preschoolers (HealthDay)
Multiple sclerosis More Common in Blacks Than Previously Thought (Reuters Health)
No Need to Toss Your Child's Toothbrush After Strep Throat, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
No, Really - Don't Shop When You're Hungry (Reuters Health)
Omega-3s No Help Against Age-Linked Eye Trouble (HealthDay)
Pediatricians Endorse New Acne Treatment Guidelines (HealthDay)
School Sports May Cut Rates of Violence, Bullying Among Teens (HealthDay)
Severe Weather Common in Spring--Use Red Cross Safety Tips (American Red Cross)
Stress Study Offers Clues for New Antidepressant Drugs (Reuters Health)
Think Your Sunscreen's Got You Covered? (American Academy of Dermatology)
Type 1 Diabetes Network Expands Reach with Online Sign-up, Nationwide TestingFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Want Tots Without Allergies? Try Sucking on Their Pacifiers (HealthDay)
Women's, Men's Brains Respond Differently to Hungry Infant's CriesFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
16 Percent of U.S. High Schoolers Victims of Cyberbullying (HealthDay)

Sunday, May 5Return to top

NIH Study Provides Clarity on Supplements for Protection Against Blinding Eye DiseaseFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Eye Institute)

Friday, May 3Return to top

At-Home Drug Errors Common for Kids with Cancer, Research Shows (HealthDay)
Battling Back PainVideo (HealthDay)
Exercise May Lower Older Women's Risk for Kidney Stones (HealthDay)
Extreme Birth Weights Tied to Autism in Swedish Study (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Exercise-Induced Asthma (HealthDay)
Insurance Law Tied to More Breast Reconstruction (Reuters Health)
Kids on Medicaid May Face Barriers to Eczema Treatment (HealthDay)
Meth Addiction May Be Harder to Treat in Teen Girls (HealthDay)
Mild Hyperthyroidism Tied to Higher Death Risk (HealthDay)
Moms' Iodine Levels Tied to Kids' Poor Test Scores (Reuters Health)
Outdoor Recess May Help Protect Kids from Nearsightedness (HealthDay)
Preordered School Lunches May Be Healthier, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Supplement Builds Strength in Fibromyalgia Trial (Reuters Health)
Trees Plus Man-Made Pollution Creates Smog, Study Suggests (HealthDay)

Thursday, May 2Return to top

Brain Differences Seen in Kids with Conduct Problems (HealthDay)
Brain Wiring May Explain Unhealthy Obsession with Looks (HealthDay)
Consider Lighter Baseballs for Young Pitchers (Reuters Health)
Food, Skin Allergies on the Rise Among Children (HealthDay)
Gene Test May Help Predict Success of Weight-Loss Surgery (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Avoid Emotional Eating (HealthDay)
Heart-Healthy Lifestyle May Also Prevent Lethal Blood Clots (HealthDay)
Implanted Device May Predict Epilepsy Seizures, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
Lipstick LowdownVideo (HealthDay)
Lipsticks, Glosses Contain Toxic Metals (HealthDay)
Longer Wait for Mammogram After Benign Breast Biopsy May Be Warranted (HealthDay)
One in Five Adults Meet Overall Physical Activity Guidelines (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Only 1 in 5 Americans Gets Enough Exercise (HealthDay)
Programs to Reduce Antibiotic Use Often Work (Reuters Health)
Steep Rise in Suicides Among Middle-Aged Americans, CDC Says (HealthDay)
Study Supports Broader Access to Lap-Band Weight-Loss Surgery (HealthDay)
'What's Bad for the Heart Also Bad for the Brain' (HealthDay)

Wednesday, May 1Return to top

Antibiotic Azithromycin Won't Harm Healthy Hearts (HealthDay)
Antidepressants May Hasten Bypass Recovery, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Brain Patterns May Help Predict Relapse Risk for AlcoholismFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
Changing Mothers' Aid Limits Juice for Kids (Reuters Health)
Companies to Donate Prosthetic Legs to Boston Bombing Victims in Need (HealthDay)
ER Visits Tied to Ambien on the Rise (HealthDay)
Gene Mutation Linked to Migraines, Researchers Say (HealthDay)
General Anesthesia Not Linked to Raised Risk for Dementia (HealthDay)
Girls with Autism May Need Different Treatments Than Boys (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Make Microwave Cooking Safe (HealthDay)
HPV Infection ProtectionVideo (HealthDay)
Implants May Delay Breast Cancer Detection, Raise Death Risk (HealthDay)
Kelly The Robot Helps Kids Tackle Autism (HealthDay)
Many U.S. Teens Struggle with Extreme Fatigue (HealthDay)
Medicaid Expansion Enhances Financial and Mental Well-Being (HealthDay)
Mediterranean Diet Benefits Heart, Even Without Weight Loss (HealthDay)
More Than 4,000 U.S. Kids Hurt Each Year on Amusement Rides (HealthDay)
New Bird Flu Poses "Serious Threat", Scientists Say (Reuters Health)
Penicillin Prevents Return of Leg Infection Called Cellulitis (HealthDay)
Primrose Oil No Better Than Placebo for Eczema (Reuters Health)
Scientists Pinpoint Most Major Genes Behind Deadly Blood Cancer (HealthDay)
Stopping Hormone Therapy May Have Its Own Risks (Reuters Health)
Study Establishes Basis for Genomic Classification of Endometrial CancersFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)
Video Game May Help Keep Aging Brains Sharp (HealthDay)
Younger Men Biggest Consumers of Added Sugars: CDC (HealthDay)

April 2013

Tuesday, April 30Return to top

Anti-depressants and SurgeryVideo (HealthDay)
Contaminated Ground Turkey Found in 21 States (Reuters Health)
FDA Approves Plan B One-Step Emergency Contraceptive Without a Prescription for Women 15 Years of Age and Older (Food and Drug Administration)
Girls May Need Fewer Gardasil Shots, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Your Family Fit (HealthDay)
How Weight-Loss Surgery Improves Diabetes Control (HealthDay)
Keep Beauty Regimen Safe During Pregnancy, Doctor Advises (HealthDay)
Many Stroke Patients Don't Call 911, Study Finds (HealthDay)
One in Three Stroke Emergencies Don't Use EMS (American Heart Association)
School Programs Do Keep Some Kids From Smoking (HealthDay)
Study Debunks Lyme Disease-Autism Link (HealthDay)
Women Smokers More Likely to Get Colon Cancer Than Men (HealthDay)

Monday, April 29Return to top

Cosmetic Procedures for Arms on the Rise (HealthDay)
Experimental Drug Solanezumab Shows Hints of Promise (Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)
Football Players at Increased Alzheimer's Risk (Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)
Health Tip: After a Stressful Event (HealthDay)
Herbal Remedy Ginkgo Fails to Stem Alzheimer's Slide (Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)
Home Birth GuidelinesVideo (HealthDay)
Mediterranean Diet Might Help Stave Off Dementia (HealthDay)
New Gene Therapy Trials Aim to Mend Broken Hearts (Reuters Health)
On a Budget? Learn Cheap Ways to Be Healthy (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Pediatrician Group Issues Home Birth Policy Statement (HealthDay)
Sex Lives Often an Overlooked Casualty of Traumatic Brain Injury (HealthDay)
Should Old, Sick Patients Get Skin Cancer Surgery? (Reuters Health)
Task Force Calls for Routine HIV Testing for All Adults (Reuters Health)
U.S.-Born Kids Have More Allergies, Asthma (Reuters Health)
Water Pipe No Safer Than Cigarettes (HealthDay)

Sunday, April 28Return to top

Kids' Smoking Influences May Change Over Time (HealthDay)

Saturday, April 27Return to top

Too Much Drinking, Weight May Harm Liver (HealthDay)

Friday, April 26Return to top

Controlling HypertensionVideo (HealthDay)
Could Facebook Assist Public Health Efforts to Track Obesity? (HealthDay)
Doctors Feel Less Connected to Obese Patients, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
Interns' Schedules Shortchange Patients, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
Magnetic Brain Stimulation May Temporarily Dull Nicotine Craving (HealthDay)
More Evidence Adding Nuts Is a Healthy Choice (Reuters Health)
More Infants Surviving with Serious Heart Defects, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Poor Parenting Styles Linked to Bullying Behavior in Kids (HealthDay)
Psychopaths May Lack Capacity for Empathy (HealthDay)
Roadside Breath Test for Drugs Could Be on Horizon (HealthDay)
Women Who Smoke May Have Higher Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis (HealthDay)

Thursday, April 25Return to top

Almost Half of Americans Would Consider Donating Kidney to Stranger: Poll (HealthDay)
Bipolar Disorder Drugs May 'Tweak' Genes Affecting Brain (HealthDay)
Clinical Trials Shed Light on Minority Health (Food and Drug Administration)
Diabetes Report CardVideo (HealthDay)
Gene Studies Could Point to New Alzheimer's Treatments (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Pack Healthier Tailgating Snacks (HealthDay)
Heavy Use of Herbicide Roundup Linked to Health Dangers (Reuters Health)
Kids' Concussion Recovery Varies by Symptom Severity (HealthDay)
Newborn's Placenta May Predict Autism Risk, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
No Evidence That New Bird Flu Passes Between People (HealthDay)
Resident Doc Hours Not Tied to Patient Deaths (Reuters Health)
Sickle Cell Disease Accounts for Many Priapism Cases (Reuters Health)
Soaring Prices Keep Leukemia Drugs from Patients, Experts Say (HealthDay)
Suppressing Protein May Stem Alzheimer's Disease ProcessFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Mental Health)
U.S.-Backed HIV Vaccine Fails; Study Halted (Reuters Health)
Video May Help Terminal Patients Make CPR Choice (Reuters Health)

Wednesday, April 24Return to top

Blood Test May Catch Deadly Fungal Infection Quickly (HealthDay)
Costs to Treat Heart Failure Expected to More Than Double by 2030 (American Heart Association)
Diabetes Self-Care Improves Slowly, U.S. Report Finds (HealthDay)
Fruit, Mediterranean Diet Tied to Fewer Hot Flashes (Reuters Health)
Gut Bugs Are Implicated in Heart Attacks and Stroke (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Safely Store Food in the Fridge (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Signs of Periodontal Disease (HealthDay)
Living in 'Stroke Belt' as Teen May Raise Future Risk (HealthDay)
Many Americans Breathing Cleaner Air (HealthDay)
Many Who Got Thyroid Cancer After Chernobyl Still Alive (HealthDay)
Minorities Wait Longer for Breast Cancer Surgery (Reuters Health)
Motorcycle Deaths Continue to Climb (HealthDay)
"Off-the-Shelf" Artificial Blood Vessels May Reduce Dialysis Complications (American Heart Association)
Race and Geography May Influence Late-Stage Kidney Care (Reuters Health)
Sugary Drinks Can Raise Diabetes Risk by 22 Percent (Reuters Health)
WHO Says New Bird Strain Is "One of Most Lethal" Flu Viruses (Reuters Health)

Tuesday, April 23Return to top

Air Pollution May Speed Hardening of Arteries (HealthDay)
Benefits Unclear of Screening Teens, Adults for Suicide Risk (HealthDay)
Childhood Meningitis Tied to Lower Achievement (Reuters Health)
Common Heart Meds May Boost Recovery from Non-Cardiac Surgeries (HealthDay)
Deadly Meningitis Cases Worry Gay Community (HealthDay)
Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Tied to Autism Risk (Reuters Health)
Even in Young Adults, Binge Drinking May Harm Circulation (HealthDay)
Gene Therapy Used in Dogs to Treat Type 1 Diabetes (American Diabetes Association)
Knowing Time Needed to Walk Off Calories May Curb Appetite (HealthDay)
Many Parents Give Kids Cold Medicines When They Shouldn't, Survey Finds (HealthDay)
'Misdiagnosis' Leading Cause of U.S. Malpractice Payouts (HealthDay)
Prescription Drug Abuse Up Among U.S. Teens: Survey (HealthDay)
Prescription Drug ProblemVideo (HealthDay)
Psychiatric Insurance Approval Takes Time in ERs (Reuters Health)
Same-Day Discharge After Angioplasty Seems Safe (Reuters Health)
Shrinkage of Brain Region May Signal Onset of Multiple Sclerosis (HealthDay)
Ultrasound Best Detector of Dangerous Ectopic Pregnancies, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Monday, April 22Return to top

Alternative Therapies May Help Lower Blood Pressure (American Heart Association)
Anti-HIV Therapy Appears to Protect Children's HeartsFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Food for ThoughtVideo (HealthDay)
Green Spaces Boost City Dwellers' Well-Being (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Understanding Heel Pain (HealthDay)
Heart Bypass Surgery or Stents? Depends on Patient (Reuters Health)
Insurance Loss Hampers Young People with Asthma (HealthDay)
Kids More Likely to Pick Up Warts at Home, Not Public Spaces (HealthDay)
Magnetic Therapy May Not Relieve Ringing in the Ears (Reuters Health)
Meningococcal Disease: Help Prevent It (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Polio-Free U.S. Thanks to Vaccine Efforts (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Popular Cinnamon Stunt Can Have Serious Lung Effects (HealthDay)
Scientists Spot Cancer Metabolism Changes (HealthDay)
Tackling Diet, Exercise Together Produces Best Results (HealthDay)

Friday, April 19Return to top

Breast-Fed Kids May Have Low Iron Levels, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Closed Windows in Hospital Rooms May Raise Infection Risk (HealthDay)
Commonplace Causes May Lead to Deadly Cath Lab Delay (Reuters Health)
Community Gardening May Reap Body Weight Benefit (HealthDay)
Digging in for Weight LossVideo (HealthDay)
Extra Fiber Tied to Lower Risk of Stroke (Reuters Health)
Focus on One Sport Raises Young Athletes' Injury Risk (HealthDay)
Gene Data Show China Bird Flu Mutated "Under the Radar" (Reuters Health)
Gorging at the Buffet Table? Tactics May Help You Eat Less (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Make Kids Safe in the Sandbox (HealthDay)
HPV Vaccination Sends Genital Wart Cases Plummeting (HealthDay)
Kids' Learning Disabilities May Have Multiple Causes (HealthDay)
Large Study Finds No Vaccine Link to Nerve Disorder (Reuters Health)
Mammo Rates Unchanged Despite Controversial Guidelines (HealthDay)
Minorities Less Prone to Think They'll Get Cancer (HealthDay)
Older Adults' Posture May Predict Future Disability (HealthDay)
Teen Births May Increase Risk of Obesity Later in Life (HealthDay)

Thursday, April 18Return to top

As Pedestrian's Age Rises, So Does Odds of Dying in Traffic Accident (HealthDay)
Brain Work-Outs May Help Preserve Mental Function (Reuters Health)
Exercise, Diet May Keep Sleep Apnea from Worsening (Reuters Health)
Hard Physical Labor May Boost Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Strengthen Your Bones (HealthDay)
Infections from Some Foodborne Germs Increased, While Others Remained Unchanged in 2012 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Negative Views Tied to Child Maltreatment (Reuters Health)
Protect Your Baby with Immunization (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Scientists May Have Spotted Brain's 'Numbers Center' (HealthDay)
Treatment for New, Deadly Coronavirus Shows Promise (HealthDay)
Your Autoantibody 'Profile' Might Someday Help Spot Illness (HealthDay)

Wednesday, April 17Return to top

Among Hispanics, Risky Sun Exposure Varies by Language Spoken (HealthDay)
Brain Changes Seen in Relatives of People with Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
Colic Migraine Connection?Video (HealthDay)
Drunk Driving Not the Only Way Alcohol Leads to Teen Deaths (HealthDay)
Fecal Transplant Studied for Kids with Bowel Disease (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Packing Food for a Road Trip (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Promote Fine Motor Skills in Preschoolers (HealthDay)
Helping Children Make Sense of the Senseless (HealthDay)
Hospital Program Improves Antibiotic Prescribing (Reuters Health)
No Poultry Contact in Some Chinese Bird Flu Cases: WHO (Reuters Health)
No Tie Between Light Drinking During Pregnancy, Child's Development (HealthDay)
Nutrient Therapy Won't Help ICU Patients (HealthDay)
Prepared for Trauma, Overwhelmed by Carnage (HealthDay)
Scientists Create Breast Cancer Survival Predictor (HealthDay)
Seriously Stressed? Hair Analysis Tells All, Study Finds (HealthDay)
U.S. Infant Mortality Rates Finally Dropping Again (HealthDay)
Vitamin D May Help Prevent Uterine Fibroids (HealthDay)
'Western' Diet Not the Way to Age Well (HealthDay)

Tuesday, April 16Return to top

Babies Born Even Slightly Early May Lag Behind (HealthDay)
Colic May Be Linked to Childhood Migraine, Study Says (HealthDay)
Coping with Stress (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Doctors Order Fewer Lab Tests When They Know the Cost (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Ease Leg Cramps During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Heart Scarring May Be More Dangerous Than Thought, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
Higher Heart Rate Tied to Earlier Death, Even in Fit People (HealthDay)
High-tech Mammography DebateVideo (HealthDay)
Patient-Centered Care Linked to Better Outcomes (Reuters Health)
PSA Test Leads to Further Procedures, Harms (Reuters Health)
Scarring May Raise Death Risk from Fatty Liver Disease (HealthDay)
Smoke-Free Subsidized Housing Would Save $521 Million a Year (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Smoking Bans in Public Housing Could Save Dollars, Lives: CDC (HealthDay)
Some Slightly Obese May Gain from Weight-Loss Surgery, Guidelines Say (HealthDay)
Study May Explain How Circumcision Reduces HIV Risk (HealthDay)
Ultrasound Waves, Bone Marrow Cells Show Promise in Heart Failure Patients (HealthDay)
World Experts to Help China with Bird Flu Investigation (Reuters Health)

Monday, April 15Return to top

Age of Autism Diagnosis May Depend on Symptoms (HealthDay)
Are Pricey Computer-Aided Mammograms Worth It? (HealthDay)
'Bioengineered' Kidneys Show Promise in Rat Study (HealthDay)
Breastfeeding DurationVideo (HealthDay)
Doctors' Insight into Patients' Lives May Boost Care (HealthDay)
Drinking a Cup of Beetroot Juice Daily May Help Lower Blood Pressure (American Heart Association)
Drugs Can Cut Breast Cancer Risk for Some, Task Force Finds (HealthDay)
Exercise May Help People with Alzheimer's Avoid Nursing Homes (HealthDay)
Health Tip: What's Keeping Your Child Awake? (HealthDay)
Human Gene Patent Case Goes to Supreme Court (HealthDay)
NIH Researchers Identify Pathway That May Protect Against Cocaine AddictionFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
Parents Who Veto Vaccinations Often Seek Like-Minded Opinions (HealthDay)
Practice Usual Precautions: Avian Flu (H7N9) in China (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Stomach CT Scans May Help Find Osteoporosis (Reuters Health)
Vitamin D May Reduce Risk of Uterine FibroidsFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)

Saturday, April 13Return to top

Do Teens Who Sleep In Stay Slimmer? (HealthDay)
Household Chores May Ease Nighttime Menopausal Symptoms (HealthDay)

Friday, April 12Return to top

Are You An Apple or a Pear?Video (HealthDay)
Breathing Problem Sometimes Misdiagnosed in Athletes (HealthDay)
Common Sleep Disorder May Impair Drivers, Research Suggests (HealthDay)
Decisions, Decisions: Work Out or Fix a Meal? (HealthDay)
Doctors Urged to Refrain from Social Media Contacts with Patients (HealthDay)
Gene May Boost Death Risk from Most Common Thyroid Cancer (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Encourage Your Toddler to Read (HealthDay)
Menopause-Like Woes Hinder Breast Cancer Treatment (HealthDay)
'Mobility Shoes' May Help Those with Arthritic Knees (HealthDay)
Pool Exercise May Build Strength, Reduce Falls (Reuters Health)
Smoking Raises Asbestos Workers' Cancer Risk, Study Says (HealthDay)
Stimulant Potentially Dangerous to Health, FDA Warns (DMAA -dimethylamylamine) (Food and Drug Administration)
Suicide, Accidents Linked to Bone Marrow Transplant (Reuters Health)
To Stop Smoking, Teens Should Start Moving (HealthDay)
10 Years On, Still Much to Be Learned from Human Genome Map (HealthDay)

Thursday, April 11Return to top

Antibiotic Resistance and OveruseVideo (HealthDay)
Belly Fat May Be Tied to Kidney Damage (HealthDay)
Exercise as Good as Massage for Sore Muscles (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Helping Kids Conquer Bedwetting (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Protect Your Feet in the Heat (HealthDay)
New Technology Speeding Progress on Bird Flu Vaccine (Reuters Health)
Newly Created Rats Designed to Speed Alzheimer's Research (HealthDay)
NIH Trial Shows Promising Results in Treating a Lymphoma in Young PeopleFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)
Non-Amputees Can Experience the Illusion of a 'Phantom' Limb (HealthDay)
Post-Surgery Codeine Puts Kids at Risk (Food and Drug Administration)
Primary Care Docs Shouldn't Screen All Patients for Oral Cancer (HealthDay)
Radiation Therapy May Raise Future Death Risk from Heart Surgery (HealthDay)
Roundworm Infections Threaten Organ Recipients (HealthDay)
Severely Injured Vets May Need Ongoing Emotional Care (HealthDay)
Strides Made in Preventing Cancer, But Challenges Remain (HealthDay)
Study Links Stillbirth to Genes Tied to Dangerous Heart Rhythm (HealthDay)
Teen's Death from Chickenpox Highlights Need for Vaccination, CDC Reports (HealthDay)
Treating Sleep Apnea Pays Off at Work, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Uterine Cancer Tied to Later Colon Cancer (Reuters Health)
Weight-Loss Surgery May Affect Fat-Related Genes (HealthDay)

Wednesday, April 10Return to top

Air Pollution and Childhood CancerVideo (HealthDay)
Antibiotic Prescribing Rates Vary by Region (HealthDay)
Bedbug Remedy Based on Kidney Bean Leaves? (HealthDay)
Calcium May Cut Risk for Precancerous Colon Lesions in Some People (HealthDay)
Drug Company Reps Don't Tell Docs Enough About Side Effects (HealthDay)
Ex-Convicts from Tobacco-Free Prisons Need Help to Stay Off Smokes (HealthDay)
Fat-Free See-through Brain Bares AllFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Mental Health)
For First Time, Pain 'Signature' Spotted on Brain MRIs (HealthDay)
Gauging Brain Cancer Survival Time May Get Easier (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Clean Out Your Refrigerator (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Food Cravings at Bay at the Office (HealthDay)
New Strategy Helps Young Lymphoma Patients Avoid Radiation Treatment (HealthDay)
Study Finds No Fertility Drug, Ovarian Cancer Link (Reuters Health)
Tick-Borne Meat Allergy May Have Affected Virginia Kids (HealthDay)
'Transparent' Mouse Brain Could Shed Light on Human Brain Health (HealthDay)

Tuesday, April 9Return to top

Arrhythmia Drug Unavailable in Most Countries (Reuters Health)
Blood Pressure Drugs May Help Slow Alzheimer's (Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)
Brain Surgery Eases Compulsive Eating in 10-Year-Old Girl (HealthDay)
Breakfast Cereal Tied to Lower BMI for Kids (Reuters Health)
FDA Approves Diclegis for Pregnant Women Experiencing Nausea and Vomiting (Food and Drug Administration)
Few U.S. Seniors Take Advantage of Shingles Vaccine (HealthDay)
Google Search Trends Suggest Mental Woes Vary By Seasons (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keeping Baby Chicks (HealthDay)
Hospitals Work to Reduce Unnecessary Early Births (HealthDay)
Lung Cancer Scares Vary by State, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Many Americans Skipping Meds to Save Money, CDC Says (HealthDay)
Moderate Drinking May Not Affect Breast Cancer Survival (HealthDay)
New Bird Flu No Immediate Threat: U.S. Experts (HealthDay)
New Clues to How Exercise May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
New Genetic Link Found Between Normal Fetal Growth and CancerFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
NIH-Funded Researchers Create Next-Generation Alzheimer's Disease ModelFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Aging, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
Poor Sleep May Be Early Sign of Alzheimer's (Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)
Prostate Cancer ScreeningVideo (HealthDay)
Smog Exposure During Pregnancy Might Raise Child's Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
Study Finds Gene That May Raise Alzheimer's Risk in Blacks (Reuters Health)

Monday, April 8Return to top

Breast Cancer Death Rates Higher for Black Women (HealthDay)
Compound In Red Meat, Energy Drinks May Have Heart Disease Link (HealthDay)
Dishing Up Healthier PortionsVideo (HealthDay)
Doctors Too Pap-Happy, Survey Suggests (HealthDay)
Experimental Vaccine Shows Promise for Ovarian Cancer (HealthDay)
For Older Women, Missed Mammograms Tied to Worse Breast Cancer Outcomes (HealthDay)
Frequent Eating in Kids Tied to Less Weight Gain (HealthDay)
Health Tip: How to Safely Store Eggs (HealthDay)
Heart Surgery Increases Death Risk for Cancer Survivors Who Had Radiation (American Heart Association)
IUDs Safe Contraceptives for Teens, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Kids Given Big Plates Help Themselves to More Food (HealthDay)
Lack of Evidence on Oral Cancer Screening (Reuters Health)
"Legal High" Benzo Fury May Harbor Addiction Risk (Reuters Health)
Mercury Exposure Linked to Raised Diabetes Risk (HealthDay)
Staying Healthy on a Last-Minute Trip (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Staying Safe in a Tornado (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Strict School Lunch Standards Tied to Healthy Weight (Reuters Health)
Study Locates More Obesity Genes (HealthDay)
Tapeworm-Linked Seizures May Be Rising in U.S., Doctors Say (HealthDay)
Tips for Minorities: Prevent High Blood Pressure (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Sunday, April 7Return to top

Experts Triple Estimate of World Dengue Fever Infections (Reuters Health)

Friday, April 5Return to top

College Sports Could Raise Players' Risk for Depression, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Dental Anesthesia May Interrupt Wisdom Teeth Growth (HealthDay)
Exercise for Your HeartVideo (HealthDay)
Expert Pitches Safety Tips for Young Baseball Players (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Don't Ignore Pain During Exercise (HealthDay)
Less Salt, More Potassium = Millions Of Lives Saved (HealthDay)
Minority Cancer Awareness: Everyday Steps to Help Lower Your Risk (American Cancer Society)
Non-Dairy Calcium Seen to Lower Kidney Stone Risk (Reuters Health)
Obesity Does Slow People Down, Study Confirms (HealthDay)
Parents' Military Deployment Takes Toll on Kids, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Scans May Reveal Pre-Schizophrenia Brain Changes (HealthDay)
Teen Boys with Enlarged Breasts Show Emotional Effects (HealthDay)
Twelve School Football Players Die Each Year (Reuters Health)
'Wake-Up' Cigarette May Raise Risk for Lung, Mouth Cancers (HealthDay)
Want to Lose Weight? Then Run, Don't Walk (HealthDay)

Thursday, April 4Return to top

Balding Men Could Face Higher Heart Risks, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Brisk Walking Equals Running for Heart Health (HealthDay)
Chronic Pain Common Complication of Clot-Caused Strokes (American Heart Association)
Common Asphalt Sealant May Raise Cancer Risks (HealthDay)
Despite Big Progress, Many Kids Have High Lead Levels in Blood (HealthDay)
E-Cigarettes Primarily Used to Quit Tobacco (Reuters Health)
Fewer U.S. Teens Dying in Teen-Driver Crashes (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Ice a Sprained Ankle (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Kidney Stones Away (HealthDay)
Many U.S. Blacks Eager to Take Part in Medical Research (HealthDay)
Mental Changes After Bypass Usually Temporary (Reuters Health)
More U.S. Couples Living Together Instead of Marrying, CDC Finds (HealthDay)
Nearly 30 Percent of Americans Have High Blood Pressure: CDC (HealthDay)
Overweight While Younger Ups Kidney Risk Later (HealthDay)
'Sharps' Injuries Pose Serious Hazard for Surgeons, O.R. Staff (HealthDay)
Testosterone Doesn't Boost Functioning in Older Men (Reuters Health)
U.S. Says Following New Bird Flu Closely, Preparing Vaccine (Reuters Health)
Walking Can Lower Risk of Heart-Related Conditions As Much As Running (American Heart Association)
Your Hairline and Your HeartVideo (HealthDay)

Wednesday, April 3Return to top

Cancer Cases Dropped After Nuke Plant Closed (HealthDay)
Chinese Toll from New Bird Flu Rises to 9 Cases, 3 Dead (Reuters Health)
Combo Therapy Helps Knock Out Fungal Meningitis (HealthDay)
Drinking, Drugs More Common for Kids of Deployed (Reuters Health)
ER Workers Often Fail to Ask Suicidal Patients About Access to Guns (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Slumping Iron? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms Flare (HealthDay)
Intermittent Hormone Treatment for Prostate Cancer Not the Best (HealthDay)
Lifestyle Might Curb Loss of Height That Comes with Age (HealthDay)
Melanoma Rates Rising in U.S. Children (HealthDay)
Melatonin and DiabetesVideo (HealthDay)
Monkey Research Gives Insights into New SARS-Like Virus (HealthDay)
Most Doctors Don't Help Lung Cancer Patients Quit Smoking (HealthDay)
NIH Study Sheds Light on How to Reset the Addicted BrainFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
NIH-Supported Study Finds U.S. Dementia Care Costs As High As $215 Billion in 2010From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Aging)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Tied to Longer Life (Reuters Health)
Scientists Race to Gauge Pandemic Risk of New Bird Flu (Reuters Health)
Smokers Have Worse Colon Cancer Prognosis (Reuters Health)
Study Shows Duloxetine Reduces Pain from Chemotherapy (American Cancer Society)
Targeting Cholesterol Buildup in Eye May Slow Age-Related Vision lossFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Eye Institute)
U.S. Spends More on Dementia Care Than Heart Disease or Cancer (HealthDay)

Tuesday, April 2Return to top

Antidepressant Lessens Chemo-Related Pain (HealthDay)
Antihistamines Adding to Drug Pollution in Streams (HealthDay)
Cartilage Gives Early Warning of Arthritis, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Cashing In On Weight LossVideo (HealthDay)
Chickenpox Shot Provides Long-Term Protection, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Child's Cancer Often Causes Parents Severe Distress (HealthDay)
Could Self-Testing Help Overcome HIV/AIDS Epidemic? (HealthDay)
Experimental Staph Vaccine Fails to Work, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Got Asthma? Odds Are You Have an Allergy Too (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Poor Sleep Can Hurt Your Heart... (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Take a Hike -- in the Right Shoes (HealthDay)
Repeat Births by Teen Girls Still Too High: CDC (HealthDay)
Small, Rural Hospitals Lag on Some Quality Measures (Reuters Health)
Study Pinpoints Women at Risk for Blood Clots from Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Study Suggests Link Between Hormone Melatonin and Type 2 Diabetes (HealthDay)
Tonsillectomy Might Be Worth It for Some Adults (HealthDay)
What Treatment's Best for Hyperactive Preschoolers? (Reuters Health)

Monday, April 1Return to top

Adolescents' Poor Health Behaviors Raise Risk of Heart Disease as Adults (American Heart Association)
Benefits of Slumber: Why You Need a Good Night's SleepFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institutes of Health)
Breast Cancer Gene Tests Won't Help Most Women (HealthDay)
Certain Steroids May Raise Risk of Dangerous Blood Clots (HealthDay)
Consensual Sex Typically Doesn't Begin Before Teen Years, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Eat Fish, Live Longer? (HealthDay)
End-Of-Life Talks Lacking Between Doctors, Patients (Reuters Health)
FDA Gives Nod to Longer Use of Nicotine Patch, Gum (HealthDay)
Follow-Up Care After Chest Pain Called Crucial (HealthDay)
Group-Based Incentives May Produce More Weight Loss (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Don't Overdo the Caffeine (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Tackling Family Dinners (HealthDay)
Heart Risks May Also Point to Dementia Risk (HealthDay)
Mental, Physical Challenges May Help Seniors Stay Sharp, Study Says (HealthDay)
New Drug Approved for Type 2 Diabetes (HealthDay)
One in 10 U.S. Kids Diagnosed with ADHD (HealthDay)
Parent-Focused Classes May Help Tots at Risk for ADHD (HealthDay)
Parents Will Push for Medication, Even if Doc Says Not Needed (HealthDay)
Post-ER Care for Chest Pain Reduces Risk of Heart Attack, Death (American Heart Association)
Skin Cancer and KidsVideo (HealthDay)
Sleep On It: How Snoozing Strengthens MemoriesFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institutes of Health)
Statin Side Effects Can Often Be Overcome (Reuters Health)
Statin Side Effects Often Manageable (HealthDay)
When Breast Cancer Spreads to Lungs, Surgery May Increase Survival (HealthDay)

March 2013

Sunday, March 31Return to top

Hot Tap Water May Pose Scalding Hazard (HealthDay)
Kids of Better-Educated Parents Have Healthier Diets (HealthDay)

Saturday, March 30Return to top

Antihistamine Meds May Raise Risk for Diarrheal Illness (HealthDay)

Friday, March 29Return to top

Another Danger of Depression? (HealthDay)
Another Study Sees No Vaccine-Autism Link (HealthDay)
Blood Test Might Spot Pancreatic Cancer Early, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Celiac Diagnoses Rose During 2000s (Reuters Health)
Complications from Kidney Stone Surgery Rising, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Drug-Resistant 'Superbug' May Spread Among Patients, Study Finds (HealthDay)
FDA Approves Invokana to Treat Type 2 Diabetes (Food and Drug Administration)
Fiber Protection?Video (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Dieticians Can Help Diabetics (HealthDay)
Health Tip: How Did I Get Hemorrhoids? (HealthDay)
More Evidence Shows Hormone Therapy May Increase Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
Pre-College Parental Chat May Reduce Freshman Drinking (HealthDay)
Pregnant Women Under Stress May Be at Higher Risk for Stillbirth (HealthDay)
Robotic Surgery Tied to Temporary Nerve Injuries (Reuters Health)
Traffic Smog Tied to Serious Birth Defects (HealthDay)

Thursday, March 28Return to top

Alcohol and The TalkVideo (HealthDay)
Cigarette Labels May Educate About Bladder Cancer (Reuters Health)
Cutting Out Mealtime Distractions May Help Manage Weight (HealthDay)
Eating More Fiber May Lower Risk of First-Time Stroke (American Heart Association)
Frequent Moves Take Toll on Poor Kids, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
Mixed Results on Computer-Based Support for Diabetes (Reuters Health)
More Dietary Fiber Might Help Thwart Stroke (HealthDay)
Prebiotics in Baby Formula and Eczema: Mixed Picture (Reuters Health)
Racial Gap Seen in Survival Among Kidney Dialysis Patients (HealthDay)
Researchers Test Implanted Brain Stimulator for Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
Rubella in Pregnancy Rare in U.S., But Can Be Devastating for Baby (HealthDay)
Springtime Allergies More Severe, Last Longer Now, Experts Say (HealthDay)
Texting Fails to Boost Flu Shots in Pregnant Women (Reuters Health)
Trends in High LDL Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Lowering Medication Use, and Dietary Saturated-Fat Intake (National Center for Health Statistics)
Upping Vigorous Exercise May Improve Fibromyalgia (Reuters Health)
Valley Fever Increasing in Some Southwestern States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Wednesday, March 27Return to top

Could Gum Help the Colon Bounce Back from Surgery? (Reuters Health)
Cutting Copays May Increase Women's Cancer Screening (Reuters Health)
FDA Approves New Multiple Sclerosis Treatment: Tecfidera (Food and Drug Administration)
Genes and Early Wheezing Tied to Childhood Asthma Risk (HealthDay)
Genes May Dictate Teens' Susceptibility to Heavy Smoking (HealthDay)
Gut Bacteria May Be Key to Gastric Bypass' Effects (HealthDay)
Hair Loss and Men's HealthVideo (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Ease the Pain of Muscle Cramps (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Get More Iron (HealthDay)
Joint Pain, Function Not Always Better After Surgery (Reuters Health)
More Genetic Insights into 3 Types of Cancer (HealthDay)
Nearly 14 Million Cancer Survivors in U.S. (HealthDay)
Office Workers May Face Exposure to Flame Retardant (HealthDay)
Paranoia Common After Mugging, Study Says (HealthDay)
Poor 'Health Literacy' Keeps Patients from Taking Meds (HealthDay)
Same-Sex Parents May Face Harsher Criticism Than Others (HealthDay)
Should Short Boys Take Growth Hormone? (HealthDay)
Stressful Life Events May Increase Stillbirth RiskFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Too Few Americans Pass Last Days in Hospice Care: CDC (HealthDay)
Vitamin D Important During Pregnancy, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
Vitamin D Might Help Some Parkinson's Patients (Reuters Health)

Tuesday, March 26Return to top

Brain Differences Seen in People with Migraines (HealthDay)
Breath Test Might Predict Obesity Risk (HealthDay)
Concussion ConcernsVideo (HealthDay)
EDTA Chelation Therapy Modestly Reduces Cardiovascular EventsFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
Facebook a Boost for Your Self-Worth? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Alcohol Can Affect Your Athletic Performance (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Kids Keeping You from Exercising? (HealthDay)
More Health Care Professionals Abusing Anesthesia Drug (HealthDay)
New Method May Help Pinpoint Woman's Final Menstrual Period (HealthDay)
Oral Allergy Treatment May Ease Asthma, Hay Fever, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Tofu-Rich Diet May Help Women with Lung Cancer Live Longer (HealthDay)
Too Much TV May Make Kids Antisocial, Study Suggests (HealthDay)

Monday, March 25Return to top

Certain Lifestyle Factors Linked to Arthritis in Study Patients (HealthDay)
Complications More Common Than Thought for Type of Hip Surgery (HealthDay)
Could Herpes Virus Affect Memory in Older Adults? (HealthDay)
Drug Makers Halt Testing of Bapineuzumab for Alzheimer's (Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)
Family Meals Nourish Teens' Mental Health (HealthDay)
Fit Kids May Dodge Fractures In Old Age (HealthDay)
Isolation, Loneliness May Raise Death Risk for Elderly (HealthDay)
Many Lower Back MRI Scans May Be Unnecessary (Reuters Health)
Many Parents Introduce Solids Before 4 Months (Reuters Health)
Parents' Divorce May Up Kids' Odds for Smoking as Adults (HealthDay)
Simple Breath Test Might Diagnose Heart Failure (HealthDay)
Sleep and the ScaleVideo (HealthDay)
Teen Moms More Likely to Have Been Neglected, Abused (HealthDay)
Temporary Tattoos May Put You at Risk (Food and Drug Administration)

Sunday, March 24Return to top

Play It Smart When It Comes to Lightning (HealthDay)
U.S. Agency Puts Poison Prevention in Spotlight (HealthDay)

Friday, March 22Return to top

Anal Cancer May Be on the Rise in the U.S (Reuters Health)
Antibiotic Linked to Heart Problems in COPD Patients (HealthDay)
Antipsychotic Drug Use Rising for Kids on Medicaid, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Celebrity Endorsers May Impact How Much Kids Eat (Reuters Health)
Cigarette 'Relighting' on Rise in Still-Tight Economy (HealthDay)
Delay in Shifting Gaze Linked to Early Brain Development in AutismFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Even a Little Pot Use Ups College Dropout Risk (HealthDay)
Fewer Blood Pressure Screens May Be More Effective (Reuters Health)
Flu Season Continues to Wind Down (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Stifle Allergies (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Lower Cholesterol (HealthDay)
It's Spring Cleaning Season!Video (HealthDay)
Physically Fit Docs More Likely To Prescribe Exercise, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Picky Eating in Youngsters Might Be Largely Caused by Genes (HealthDay)
Pneumonia May Lead to Serious Aftereffects for Seniors (HealthDay)
Ranting on Websites May Just Make You Angrier (HealthDay)
Reduced 'Fine-Tuning' of Brain May Hamper Face Recognition in Autism (HealthDay)
Return-to-Work Rate High After Knee Replacement, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Sports Gamblers Wrongly Bet on Their Sense of Control (HealthDay)
Steady Rise in Heart Valve Infections Noted in U.S. (HealthDay)
Studies Examine Doctor-Patient Communication about End-of-life Care (American Cancer Society)
When Removing the Uterus, Leave the Ovaries (Reuters Health)