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February 2012
Thursday, February 9
Surfing Safely
(HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Wednesday, February 8
CDC Study Finds Levels of Trans-Fatty Acid in Blood of U.S. White Adults Has Decreased (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Experts Warn of Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea (HealthDay)
Female Soccer Players May Face Health Problems (HealthDay)
Flying in Comfort (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Before You Start an Exercise Program (HealthDay)
More Evidence Big Football Players Face Heart Risks (Reuters Health)
More Success with Gene Therapy for Blindness (HealthDay)
NIH Study Links High Levels of Cadmium, Lead in Blood to Pregnancy Delay (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Obesity Linked to Worse Fibromyalgia Symptoms (HealthDay)
Playing Sports May Help Keep Kids from Smoking (HealthDay)
Prescription Shampoo Approved to Treat Head Lice (HealthDay)
Tai Chi May Help Parkinson's Patients (HealthDay)
Teen Pregnancy, Abortion Rates at Record Low, Study Says (Reuters Health)
Tuesday, February 7Return to top
Amateur Tattoos Carry Hepatitis C Risk: CDC (Reuters Health)
Back Pain and Weight (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Bread a Culprit in Americans Eating Too Much Salt (Reuters Health)
Breast Cancer Drug May Weaken Bones, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Breast Cancer Kills Older Women More Often (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Ice Skating Accidents (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When You Can't Hear (HealthDay)
Heart Failure, Osteoporosis Go 'Hand-In-Hand' (HealthDay)
Kids' Diarrhea Vaccine Appears Safe After All (HealthDay)
New Meningitis Vaccine Works in Infants (HealthDay)
Soft Drinks May Raise Odds for Respiratory Ills (HealthDay)
Surgery Effective for Tough-to-Treat Epilepsy (HealthDay)
Monday, February 6Return to top
Certain Cancer Drugs May Have Fatal Side Effects (HealthDay)
Constipation May Help Explain Some Bedwetting (HealthDay)
Fewer Teens Exposed to Tobacco Smoke in Cars (HealthDay)
Fitness and "Fatness" Both Matter to the Heart (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: How to Protect Seniors from Injury (HealthDay)
Male Smokers Lose Brain Function Faster as They Age (Reuters Health)
Men, Women and Statins (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Ovarian Cancer Screening Popular Despite Guidelines (Reuters Health)
Restricting Calories Early on Does Not Help Acute Lung Injury Patients on Ventilators (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)Spanking Produces Troubled Kids, Study Contends (HealthDay)
Thousands of U.S. Kids Hospitalized for Abuse (HealthDay)
Vulnerability to Anthrax Varies Widely (HealthDay)
Sunday, February 5Return to top
Safe Social Networking Tips for Teens (HealthDay)
Friday, February 3Return to top
Anxiety Therapy Doesn't Work As Well in Elderly (Reuters Health)
Breastfeeding Tied to Stronger Lungs, Less Asthma (Reuters Health)
Clopidogrel with Aspirin Doesn't Prevent More Small Strokes, May Increase Risk of Bleeding, Death (American Heart Association)
Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression? (HealthDay)
Diabetes Takes Toll on Women's Hearing (HealthDay)
Green Tea Drinkers Show Less Disability with Age (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Prepare For Breast-Feeding (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Teach Your Toddler Good Behavior (HealthDay)
Nerve Disorder Does Not Recur After Later Vaccines (Reuters Health)
Preventing Common Pregnancy Problem (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Questionnaire Could Help Predict Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
Rare Mutations May Help Explain Aneurysm in High-Risk Families (American Heart Association)
Traffic-Related Asthma Costs Two Cities Big Money (Reuters Health)
Warfarin and Aspirin Are Similar in Heart Failure Treatment (American Heart Association)
Thursday, February 2Return to top
Anemia May More Than Triple Your Risk of Dying After a Stroke (American Heart Association)
Being Fit Before Stroke May Aid Recovery (HealthDay)
Bossy Mom at Snack Time Tied to Kid's Weight (Reuters Health)
Erratic Heart Rhythm May Account for Some Unexplained Strokes (American Heart Association)
Gene Regulator in Brain's Executive Hub Tracked across Lifespan (National Institute of Mental Health)
(National Institute of Mental Health)Health Tip: Help Prevent a Stress Fracture (HealthDay)
If Your Dining Partner Overeats, So May You (HealthDay)
Lack of Sunlight May Raise Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
NIH Study Uncovers Probable Mechanism Underlying Resveratrol Activity (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)Older Parents More Likely to Have an Autistic Child (Reuters Health)
'People Pleasers' More Prone to Overeating (HealthDay)
Pet Turtles Carry Salmonella Dangers, CDC Warns (HealthDay)
Rivaroxaban Has Less Risk of Brain Bleeding in Patients at High Risk of Stroke (American Heart Association)
Same Genes Key to Early & Late-Onset Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
Shady Stroke News (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Siblings' Brain Scans May Hold Key to Addictions (Reuters Health)
Sickle Cell Anemia Stroke Prevention Efforts May Have Decreased Racial Disparities in Childhood Stroke Deaths (American Heart Association)
Smoking Tied to Higher Psoriasis Risk (Reuters Health)
Think You Can't Get Pregnant? Try Again, Study Says (Reuters Health)
Ulcer-Causing Bug Tied to Higher Diabetes Risk (Reuters Health)
"Yo-Yo Dieting" Not Tied to Early Death (Reuters Health)
Wednesday, February 1Return to top
Aging America Creates Demand for Health-Care Workers (Reuters Health)
Being Foreign-Born Affects Access to Care (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Benefits of Active Surveillance Therapy for Localized Prostate Cancer Not Yet Demonstrated (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Child Abuse and Neglect Cost the United States $124 Billion (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Children of Working Mothers Face More Health Problems (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Clot-Busting Drugs Appear Safe for Treating "Wake-up" Stroke Patients (American Heart Association)
Depending on a Woman's Age, Hysterectomy May Be the Best Option for Resolving Chronic Pelvic Pain and Heavy Bleeding (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Educational Intervention Helps Doctors and Patients Split Statin Tablets to Save Money for Patients and Payers (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Fitness and Prostate Health (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Gleevec Approval Widened to Include Rare Cancer (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Heartburn Under Control (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Strained a Hamstring? (HealthDay)
HIV Outcomes and Medication Use Are Similar between Rural and Urban HIV Patients (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Increasing Body Mass Index Lowers Quality of Life in Obese Individuals (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Infections in Childhood Linked to High Risk of Ischemic Stroke (American Heart Association)
Infections Might Raise Stroke Risk in Children (HealthDay)
Lack of Folic Acid Supplementation for Nonpregnant Women Means Missed Opportunities to Prevent Neural Tube Defects in Children (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Million Hearts Campaign Aims to Lower Risk, Improve Care (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Moms' Bossiness at Snack Time Tied to Kids' Weight (Reuters Health)
Newer Antidepressants Equally Effective in Treating Major Depressive Disorder (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Nuclear Accidents Pose Little Risk to Health (Reuters Health)
Older Medications for Epilepsy Obtain Better Control but Have More Adverse Effects (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Physicians Need Better Understanding of Factors that Patients Use to Decide about Colorectal Cancer Screening (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Associated with Elevated Hemoglobin A1c Levels in Low-Income Blacks with Diabetes (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Re-Blockage Rates Low in Both Stented and Surgically-Opened Arteries (American Heart Association)
Science Shows How Massage Eases Sore Muscles (HealthDay)
Seed Therapy for Prostate Cancer May Zap Fertility (Reuters Health)
Severe, Rapid Memory Loss Linked to Future, Fatal Strokes (American Heart Association)
Sleep Apnea Linked to Silent Strokes, Small Lesions in Brain (American Heart Association)
Snowboarders More Injury-Prone Than Skiers (Reuters Health)
Study Finds Potentially Suboptimal Use of Antidepressants for Residents in Veterans Affairs Nursing Homes (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
The Very Old May Feel Helpless, But Not Depressed (Reuters Health)
Too Much Testosterone Linked to Inflated Ego (HealthDay)
January 2012
Tuesday, January 31Return to top
Alternative to Colonoscopy Spots Cancers, Too (HealthDay)
Eating Fish Tied to Lower Risk of Colon Polyps (Reuters Health)
FDA Approves Gleevec for Expanded Use in Patients with Rare Gastrointestinal Cancer (Food and Drug Administration)
Health Tip: Most Teens Don't Get Enough Sleep (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Wash Skin Properly (HealthDay)
Look Who's Talking (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)No Big Fukushima Health Impact Seen: U.N. Body Chairman (Reuters Health)
Re-Operation Common After Breast-Conserving Surgery (Reuters Health)
Stem Cells May Further Hepatitis C Research (HealthDay)
Weight Loss May Prevent Leaky Bladder in Diabetes (Reuters Health)
Monday, January 30Return to top
Carpooling Parents Don't Always Use Booster Seats (Reuters Health)
Chubby Doctors Could Be Bad For Your Health (HealthDay)
Even Strangers Can Make You Feel Left Out (HealthDay)
FDA Approves New Treatment for Most Common Type of Skin Cancer (Food and Drug Administration)
Have a Safe and Healthy Super Bowl Celebration (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Health Tip: Healthy Fats? They Exist (HealthDay)
Health Tip: How to Protect Toddlers from Burns (HealthDay)
More Newborns Suffering Drug Withdrawal at Birth (HealthDay)
Pets Help Women Cope with HIV/AIDS (HealthDay)
Pricey Surgery Robots Lack Clear Benefits (Reuters Health)
Safe for Sex? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Statins Equally Effective in Women and Men (HealthDay)
Study Clouds Evidence on Soy and Menopause (Reuters Health)
Those Extra Pounds Could Harm Your Back (HealthDay)
Vaccinate against Flu: It's Not Too Late! (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
World Cancer Day (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Sunday, January 29Return to top
Calories Count, But Not Where They Come From (Reuters Health)
Does Acupuncture Boost IVF Success? (Reuters Health)
Don’t Blame C-Sections for Fat Kids (Reuters Health)
Friday, January 27Return to top
A Few Too Many (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)FDA Approves Inlyta (Axitinib) to Treat a Type of Advanced Kidney Cancer (Food and Drug Administration)
Gel Lubricant Reduces Pain During Vaginal Exams (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Manage Pain During Childbirth (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Preparing for a Stress Test (HealthDay)
IV Acetaminophen Linked to More Child Overdoses (HealthDay)
Students Report Playing Dangerous 'Choking Game' (HealthDay)
Test Might Predict Risk of Lung Cancer's Return (HealthDay)
Tropical Trip OK for Most with Crohn's, Colitis (HealthDay)
Thursday, January 26Return to top
Caffeine May Alter Women's Estrogen Levels (HealthDay)
Details May Predict Kids' Soccer-Injury Recovery (Reuters Health)
Enema Transplant Works for Stubborn Infection (Reuters Health)
Exercise May Boost Mood for Some Chronically Ill (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Caring for Minor Burns (HealthDay)
Medication Helps Some with Mild Depression (Reuters Health)
More U.S. Babies Born at Home (HealthDay)
Narcissism Blues (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Oral HPV Infection Strikes Men More Than Women (HealthDay)
Spike in Deaths Blamed on 2003 NYC Power Outage (Reuters Health)
Study Explores Role of Drugs, Drive-By Shootings, and Other Crimes in Gang Homicides (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Study Finds Early Signs of Autism in Baby Brains (Reuters Health)
Study Finds Racial and Ethnic Disparities in U.S. Cancer Screening Rates (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Study Shows Caffeine Consumption Linked to Estrogen Changes (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Working Too Much Can Give You the Blues (HealthDay)
Wednesday, January 25Return to top
Asthma Warning (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Bird Flu Mutation Studies Must Go on, Says Scientist (Reuters Health)
Controversial Scan Doesn't Help Smokers Quit (Reuters Health)
Drinking Black Tea May Cut Blood Pressure (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Clean a Wound Carefully (HealthDay)
Kids' Health Predicts Parents' Future Heart Disease (Reuters Health)
Kids' Snacks Can Be Healthy and Inexpensive (HealthDay)
More Fruits, Veggies in U.S. School Lunch Rules (Reuters Health)
Neurologists Should Screen Patients for Abuse (HealthDay)
Optimal Heart Health Starts Early (HealthDay)
Study Finds Elevated Risk Factors Linked to Major Cardiovascular Disease Events across a Lifetime (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)Study Shows High Animal Fat Diet Increases Gestational Diabetes Risk (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Talking Things Through in Your Head May Help Autism (Reuters Health)
U.S. Hepatitis A Vaccine Rates Vary Widely, Survey Shows (Reuters Health)
U.S. Soldiers Face Host of Mental Health Issues (HealthDay)
Women Can Take Steps to Prevent Cervical Cancer (HealthDay)
Tuesday, January 24Return to top
Can Low Birth Weight Raise Autism Risk? (HealthDay)
CT Scan Dye Containing Iodine May Affect Thyroid (HealthDay)
Dialing Up Stress (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Drug May Slow Early Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
Enriched Skim Milk Good for Gout (HealthDay)
Gene Mutations May Boost Ovarian Cancer Survival (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Exercise for Healthier Bones (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Food Can Affect Sleep (HealthDay)
Lifestyle Counseling Dramatically Reduces Time to Reach Treatment Goals for People with Diabetes (American Diabetes Association)
Ob-Gyns Should Screen for Domestic Abuse (HealthDay)
Report Finds Large Decline in Lower-Limb Amputations among U.S. Adults with Diagnosed Diabetes (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Study Finds Treatment of Silent Acid Reflux Does Not Improve Asthma in Children (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)Swimming Lowers Older Adults' Blood Pressure (Reuters Health)
Monday, January 23Return to top
Alcohol OK in Housing for Formerly Homeless (HealthDay)
Bosses Have Big Impact on Workplace Well-Being (HealthDay)
Family Focus May Help Obese Kids to Succeed in Treatment (American Heart Association)
Health by the Numbers (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Help Calm a Cough (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When Stress Becomes Dangerous (HealthDay)
Narcissism Especially Bad for Men's Health (HealthDay)
New Genetic Clues to Breast Cancer? (HealthDay)
Only 1 in 4 Young Teens Uses Sunscreen Regularly (HealthDay)
Pain Intensity Greater for Women Than Men (HealthDay)
Positive Psychology Has Limited Health Benefits (Reuters Health)
Pulse Oximetry Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Defects (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Study Shows How Stress Triggers Immune System (HealthDay)
Travel to Carnival and Mardi Gras 2012 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Sunday, January 22Return to top
Avoid Getting Scorched by 'Hot Yoga' (HealthDay)
Friday, January 20Return to top
Anthrax Vaccine Shows Promise in Monkeys (HealthDay)
Asthma Meds Likely Safe During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Breast Cancer Before 50 Linked to More Distress (HealthDay)
Docs Can Miss Abnormalities Captured by Pill Camera (Reuters Health)
Docs More Likely to Suspect Abuse in Poor Kids (Reuters Health)
DSM-5 Proposed Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder Designed to Provide More Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment (American Psychiatric Association) - PDF
Experts Weigh Changes to Definition of Autism (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Store Insulin Properly (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Strengthen Your Muscles (HealthDay)
Many U.S. Adults Not Vaccinated for Hepatitis B (HealthDay)
Overweight Linked to Acne in Teen Girls (Reuters Health)
Pomegranate Seed Oil Fails to Cool Hot Flashes (Reuters Health)
Rapid Infant Growth Linked to Asthma in Study (HealthDay)
Seeing Red (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Smoking During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism (HealthDay)
Study Links Sleep Apnea and Sudden Deafness (Reuters Health)
Tanning Salon Tax No Deterrent (HealthDay)
Thursday, January 19Return to top
Can Coffee Really Thwart Type 2 Diabetes? (HealthDay)
Delirium After Stroke Linked to Poorer Outcomes for Patients (American Heart Association)
Genetic Abnormality Predicts Benefit from Treatment for a Rare Brain Tumor (National Cancer Institute)
(National Cancer Institute)Health Tip: Set an Exercise Schedule (HealthDay)
Hungry Families Admit to 'Formula Stretching' (HealthDay)
Narrowed Artery Condition Often Goes Undiagnosed (HealthDay)
Packaging May Pump-Up Kids' Sunscreen Use (Reuters Health)
Plant Compounds Tied to Fewer Heart Deaths (Reuters Health)
Poorer Folks May Find It Harder to Quit Smoking (HealthDay)
Sexual Activity Is Safe for Most Heart Patients (American Heart Association)
Tall? That May Be Good News for Your Heart (Reuters Health)
When to Scan (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)1 in 5 U.S. Adults Suffers Mental Ills (HealthDay)
Wednesday, January 18Return to top
Appendicitis Racial Disparities Mostly Unexplained (Reuters Health)
CDC Finds "Pseudo-Outbreak" of Whooping Cough (Reuters Health)
Coexisting Medical Conditions Increase Treatment Costs and Lengthen Hospitalization after Hip Fracture (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
Flu Season off to Slow Start, So Far (HealthDay)
Genes May Give Clues to Severe form of Lupus (HealthDay)
Genes May Guide Intelligence Throughout Life (HealthDay)
Gossiping Might Be Good for You (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Limit Drug-Food Interactions (HealthDay)
Kids Do Well with Two Cochlear Implants (Reuters Health)
New Drug Combo for Hepatitis C Shows Promise (HealthDay)
New Medication, Surgery May Offer Relief for Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
Sleep Might Help Deepen Traumatic Memories (HealthDay)
Some Women Can Go Longer Between Bone Checks (HealthDay)
Video Consults with Dermatologists Aid Treatment (Reuters Health)
Web of Trouble? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Tuesday, January 17Return to top
ADHD: Treating with Eating? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Americans Aren't Getting Any Skinnier (HealthDay)
Are You at High Risk for Serious Illness from Flu? (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Cervical Cancer: The Preventable Gynecologic Cancer (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Chickenpox Can Be Serious: Protect Your Child (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Fish Oil Plus Exercise May Do Older Muscles Good (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Get More Veggies Into Your Diet (HealthDay)
How Much Iodine Is Too Much? (Reuters Health)
Middle-Aged Men with Upper-Normal Blood Pressure at Risk for AF (American Heart Association)
Monday, January 16Return to top
Children's Drowning Injuries, Deaths Decline (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Avoid the Flu During Travel (HealthDay)
Health Tip: What Affects Blood Glucose? (HealthDay)
'Nose Job' May Make You Look a Bit Younger, Too (HealthDay)
Overweight Teen Girls May Have Higher Acne Risk (HealthDay)
Smaller Servings Mean More Balanced Meals for Kids (Reuters Health)
Teens of Lesbian Parents Appear Well-Adjusted (HealthDay)
Vitamin D Doesn't Ease Lung Disease Symptoms (Reuters Health)
Your Taste for Fat May Reside in Your Genes (HealthDay)
Sunday, January 15Return to top
Heading Soccer Balls Could Injure Brain (HealthDay)
Magnesium-Rich Diet May Lower Stroke Risk (Reuters Health)
Friday, January 13Return to top
CDC Warns Against Sharing Insulin Pens (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Buy Safe Toys (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Take Care of Dry Skin (HealthDay)
NIH Study Shows 32 Million Americans Have Autoantibodies That Target Their Own Tissues (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
(National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)Nurses' Miscarriages Linked to Chemicals at Work (Reuters Health)
Recent Rotavirus Vaccines Safe (HealthDay)
Weight Gain Often Unrecognized by Young Women (HealthDay)
Your Diet and Dining Out (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Thursday, January 12Return to top
Blogging Can Help Calm Anxious Teens (HealthDay)
Fighting the Flu (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Frequent Eating Tied to Less Weight Gain in Girls (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Better Manage Stress (HealthDay)
Integrated 3-D Imaging Facilitates Human Face Transplantation (Radiological Society of North America, American College of Radiology)
Some IVF Patients Don't Follow Doctor's Orders (Reuters Health)
Three Embryos Are Too Many For IVF: Study (HealthDay)
Wednesday, January 11Return to top
Americans Living Longer, CDC Report Finds (HealthDay)
Certain Diabetes Drugs Might Aid Weight Loss (HealthDay)
Cronobacter Illness and Infant Formula (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Extra Oxygen May Harm Emergency Patients (Reuters Health)
Frequent Red Meat Eaters at Higher Risk of Stroke (Reuters Health)
Gene Research Sheds Light on Rare Immune Disease (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Spot the Symptoms of Heart Attack (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When Your Child Cries at Night (HealthDay)
Help Smokers Quit Whether They Ask or Not (Reuters Health)
Internet Flu Searches May Warn of Outbreaks (HealthDay)
Marathoners at Slim Risk of Cardiac Arrest (HealthDay)
New Aspirin Concern (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)NIH Scientists Find Cause of Rare Immune Disease (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)NIH Study to Test Treatment for Fatty Liver Disease in Children (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)Pool Chlorine Tied to Lung Damage in Elite Swimmers (Reuters Health)
Surgeons in Mid-Career Have Fewest Complications (HealthDay)
Tuesday, January 10Return to top
Anti-Stroke Diet (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Dementia May Lead to Avoidable Hospitalizations (HealthDay)
Diabetes Takes a Toll on Lifetime Earnings (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Is My Neck Pain Serious? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Make Low-Cholesterol Salad Choices (HealthDay)
Heart Disease More Likely in People with Psoriasis (Reuters Health)
How to Keep from Overeating When Eating Out (HealthDay)
Loud Hospital Rooms Linked to Poor Patient Sleep (Reuters Health)
Most Toddler Vaccines Not Linked to Blood Disease (Reuters Health)
Occasional Pot Smoking Won't Harm Lungs (HealthDay)
One in Six Americans Binge Drink (HealthDay)
Too Much Vitamin D Could Be Harmful to Heart (HealthDay)
Vitamin D May Improve Bone Health in Those Taking Anti-HIV Drug (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Monday, January 9Return to top
Alcohol and Sex (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Can Electronic Health Records Erase Disparities? (Reuters Health)
Diet Might Have Some Effect on ADHD (HealthDay)
Folic Acid Helps Prevent Neural Tube Defects (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Grief over Losing Loved One Linked to Higher Heart Attack Risks (American Heart Association)
Health Tip: Insomnia Keeping You Awake? (HealthDay)
NIH Study Shows HIV-Exposed Children at High Risk of Language Delay (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Statins May Boost Diabetes Risk in Older Women (HealthDay)
Surgery Seems Most Effective for Herniated Discs (HealthDay)
VFC Program: Vaccines for Uninsured Children (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
9-1-1 Dispatchers Can Save More Lives by Coaching Bystanders in CPR (American Heart Association)
Sunday, January 8Return to top
Why Some People Live to 110 (HealthDay)
Friday, January 6Return to top
Adults and ADHD (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)As Nations Develop, So May Bowel Disease (HealthDay)
B Vitamins May Modestly Boost Memory (Reuters Health)
Don't Believe Hype About Robot Prostatectomy (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: House Cleaning with Arthritis (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Make Eating a Family Affair (HealthDay)
Mental Decline Can Start at 45, Study Finds (HealthDay)
New Heart Rhythm Fix Sometimes Short-Lived (Reuters Health)
Researchers Identify Liver Cancer Risk Factors (HealthDay)
Weight Loss Surgery May Help Diabetes (HealthDay)
Thursday, January 5Return to top
Could Daily Aspirin Harm Seniors' Eyes? (HealthDay)
Drug Eases Gout Flare-Ups in Some Patients (HealthDay)
Experts Endorse Lower Lead-Poisoning Threshold (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Is It Time to Potty Train? (HealthDay)
Hitting it Hard (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Study Finds E-Cigarettes Affect Airways, and Quickly (Reuters Health)
Sugary Drinks Tied to Breastfed Kids' Weight (Reuters Health)
Wednesday, January 4Return to top
Arteries Still Healthy in Young Football Players (Reuters Health)
Blogging May Help Teens Dealing with Social Distress (American Psychological Association)
Breast Cancer Screening (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Cancer Incidence, Death Rates Continue to Drop (HealthDay)
Family Tips for Getting Fit (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Physical Problems May Cause Insomnia (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Practice Sledding Safety (HealthDay)
Potential Herpes Vaccine Disappoints Researchers (HealthDay)
U.S. Twin Births Have Doubled in Three Decades (Reuters Health)
Tuesday, January 3Return to top
Baby Boomers Trigger Major Increase in Knee Replacement Surgeries (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Drug Use Not Tied to Mental Decline in Middle-Age (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Footcare Suggestions for Diabetics (HealthDay)
Lots of Exercise May Boost Kids' Grades (HealthDay)
Soy May Not Protect Against Stomach Cancer (Reuters Health)
U.S. Heart Attack Patients Readmitted Most Often (HealthDay)
Women's Sexual Satisfaction Often Rises with Age (HealthDay)
Monday, January 2Return to top
Clostridium difficile Infection Rate Has Risen among Hospitalized Children Since Late 1990s (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Do Twin Embryos Help Each Other Survive in IVF? (Reuters Health)
Fitness Often Not a Priority for College Students (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Minimize Nightmares (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Stay Healthy During Menopause (HealthDay)
Lean Beef OK for Certain Diets (Reuters Health)
Some Girls Overestimate HPV Vaccine Protection (Reuters Health)
Sunday, January 1Return to top
No Greater Risk or Mortality Observed for Endoscopic Vein Harvesting for Coronary Bypass Surgery (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
December 2011
Friday, December 30Return to top
Crowding in ER May Delay Pain Relief for Kids (HealthDay)
Drinking and Walking (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)For Some Couples, Binge Drinking Is Routine (HealthDay)
Fruit, Veggie Lovers Not Immune to Weight Gain (Reuters Health)
Gene Mutations Linked to Thyroid Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Dealing with Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
Health Tip: What Is a Night Terror? (HealthDay)
Meth Users Much More Likely to Try Suicide (HealthDay)
MP3 Players May Be Major Source of Hearing Loss (HealthDay)
Multiple Sclerosis May Cause Changes in Thalamus (HealthDay)
Tips to Keep Winter Sports Injury-Free (HealthDay)
Yoga Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Curb Fatigue (Reuters Health)
Thursday, December 29Return to top
Another Smoking Risk (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Estrogen Helps Nighttime Hot Flashes, Not Sleep (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Eat Right During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Exercising with Arthritis (HealthDay)
Music May Help Ease Pain for Anxious People (HealthDay)
Statins Tied to Lower Risk of Fatal Prostate Cancer (Reuters Health)
Stem Cell Research on Donor Eggs Often Not Disclosed (Reuters Health)
Wednesday, December 28Return to top
Doubt Cast on Use Of Genetic Test Before Plavix (HealthDay)
Exercise Doesn't Prevent Pregnancy-Related Diabetes (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Burned Out at Work? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Wear Your Seat Belt During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Parents Show Modest Gains After Smoking Programs (Reuters Health)
Poor Kids Miss Out on Playtime (Reuters Health)
Red Meat Lovers Have More Kidney Cancer (Reuters Health)
Some 'Gluten-Free' Beers Really Aren't (HealthDay)
Targeting School and Home Helps Cut Risky Behaviors (Reuters Health)
Think Fit, Not Fat (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Vitamins, Omega-3s May Keep Brain from Shrinking (HealthDay)
Tuesday, December 27Return to top
Adversity, Trauma May Boost Mental Toughness (HealthDay)
Breast Implants Need Lifetime of Care (Reuters Health)
Eating Out Doesn't Have to Mean Excess Calories (HealthDay)
Eye on Safety (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Get a Head Start on 2012 Fitness Resolutions (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Choose Your Day to Quit Smoking (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Discuss Weight with Your Child (HealthDay)
Many Seriously Ill Get Too Much Care: Docs, Nurses (Reuters Health)
More Schooling Might Raise IQ (HealthDay)
Obesity Linked to Older Adults' Risk of Falls (Reuters Health)
Smoking Cessation (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
The Mainstreaming of Vegan Diets (HealthDay)
The New Face of Pet Therapy (HealthDay)
Third Infant Infected As U.S. Probes Baby Formula (Reuters Health)
Monday, December 26Return to top
Doctors Split on Vaccine Strategy to Shield Babies (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Learning to Eat with Dentures (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When Children Break the Rules (HealthDay)
How to Make Your Quit-Smoking Resolution Stick (HealthDay)
Mother-Toddler Bond May Influence Teen Obesity (HealthDay)
Ulcer Bacteria May Protect Against Diarrhea (Reuters Health)
Women's Lung Cancer Risk Not Tied to Childbirths (Reuters Health)
Sunday, December 25Return to top
Prenatal Smoking Affects Heart Development in Children (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Friday, December 23Return to top
Bladder Sensitivity Tied to Frequent Infections (Reuters Health)
Hay Fever Symptoms Worse in Spring Than Summer (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Use Medications Safely (HealthDay)
Holiday Travel Tips for People with Diabetes (HealthDay)
Leukemia Patients At Greatest Risk of Listeriosis (Reuters Health)
Many Stent Patients Get Rehospitalized (Reuters Health)
Preventable Drug Reactions Land Vets in Hospitals (Reuters Health)
Salt and Your Heart (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Thursday, December 22Return to top
As Obesity Rises, More Suffer from Acid Reflux (HealthDay)
Broken Arms Among Boomers Likely to Rise (Reuters Health)
Caring for Low Birth-Weight Baby Hard on Moms (HealthDay)
Does Your Teen Constantly Challenge You? (HealthDay)
Embattled Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Paper Retracted (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Improving Your Cholesterol (HealthDay)
High Lead Exposure Linked to Hearing Loss in Youth (Reuters Health)
NIH Researchers Uncover Clues Related to Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)Teens Become Less Active as They Enter Adulthood (HealthDay)
Very Preterm Boys Less Likely to Survive Than Girls (Reuters Health)
Weight a Minute! (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Wednesday, December 21Return to top
Antidepressant, Talk Therapy Fail to Beat Placebo (Reuters Health)
Decision Sharing Tied to Lower Cost for Kids' Care (Reuters Health)
Do Not Use ShoulderFlex Massager (Food and Drug Administration)
Early Help May Improve Preemies' Behavior Later (Reuters Health)
Health Perk (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Manage Stress (HealthDay)
Holiday Blues May Signal Depression (HealthDay)
Hong Kong Culls Chickens at Market, Bans Trade, as H5N1 Found (Reuters Health)
Problems with Cochlear Implants Rare in Kids (Reuters Health)
Scientists Probe the Origins of Dyslexia (HealthDay)
Targeted Drug Side Effects Add to Cancer Costs (Reuters Health)
Tuesday, December 20Return to top
Chikungunya Vaccine Trial Begins to Enroll Participants (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)Driving and Diabetes: One Size Does Not Fit All (American Diabetes Association)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Exercise Injury (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Varicose Veins (HealthDay)
Kids With a "Medical Home" Have Fewer Sick Visits (Reuters Health)
Lower Asthma Risk in Chubby Tots Who Slim Down (Reuters Health)
Making Sense of Cancer Screening Updates (HealthDay)
Many Police Officers Battle Sleep Woes (HealthDay)
Moms' Pesticide Exposure Tied to Infection in Kids (Reuters Health)
Not So Sweet (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Severe Sepsis Can Harm the Immune System (HealthDay)
Surgery Complications Down with Better Teamwork (Reuters Health)
Monday, December 19Return to top
Bottled Tan May Keep Women Out of the Sun (HealthDay)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Flu-Free, Healthy Travel This Winter (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Health Tip: Skip The Cold Medicine Before Age 4 (HealthDay)
Knee Pain Plagues Many Women Over 50 (HealthDay)
Maggots Speed Up Cleaning of Stubborn Wounds (Reuters Health)
Middle-Age Blood Pressure Changes Affect Lifetime Heart Disease, Stroke Risk (American Heart Association)
NIH Scientists Find a Potential New Avenue for Cancer Therapies (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
(National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)Previous Cancer May Up Melanoma Risk (HealthDay)
Teens and Sexting (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Vitamin D Helps Bone Health Only with Calcium (HealthDay)
Saturday, December 17Return to top
Friday, December 16Return to top
Drug Helps Prevent Mountain Sickness, Herbs Don't (Reuters Health)
Drug Users with HIV at Much Higher Overdose Risk (HealthDay)
Elite Athletes at Greater Risk for Arthritis (Reuters Health)
Extra Walking Does Not Improve Muscle Strength (Reuters Health)
Eye Injuries Down in Women's Lacrosse (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Participating in Winter Sports (HealthDay)
Life After Cigarettes Is Happier (HealthDay)
Preventing Cervical Cancer (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Recession Hurt Parent-Child Ties, Survey Finds (HealthDay)
Spouse's Reaction May Affect Pain Management (HealthDay)
Surgery Checklist Works, But Benefits May Vary (Reuters Health)
WTC First Responders More Likely to Have Asthma (HealthDay)
Thursday, December 15Return to top
Dentists Could Fill Gap in Health Care (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Are You Actually Hungry? (HealthDay)
Low Iron Levels May Increase Blood Clot Risk (HealthDay)
Many Surgeons Don't Discuss Post-Op Medical Wishes (Reuters Health)
Medicine and Magnets (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)New Stats Show America's Heart Health Needs Improvement (American Heart Association)
Robotic Therapy May Provide Lasting Gains for Immobilized Stroke Survivors (American Heart Association)
Smoking Linked to Skin Cancer in Women (HealthDay)
Toy Safety Tips Help Protect Kids (HealthDay)
"Virtual Visits" Unpopular Among Cancer Survivors (Reuters Health)
Wednesday, December 14Return to top
Cigarette and Alcohol Use at Historic Low among Teens (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
(National Institute on Drug Abuse)'D' for Diabetes (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Headaches May Plague Many with HIV/AIDS (HealthDay)
Health Tip: At Risk for Hip Fracture? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Protect Teeth from Decay (HealthDay)
Kids' Leukemia Risk Tied to Dads' Smoking (Reuters Health)
Med Students Need Hand Holding on Hand Washing (HealthDay)
NIH-Supported Study Finds No Benefit for a Liberal Transfusion Strategy after Hip-Fracture Surgery (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)Sexual Violence, Stalking, and Intimate Partner Violence Widespread in the US (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Study Shows Additional Benefits of Progesterone in Reducing Preterm Birth Risk (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)You Might Not Need That Pelvic Exam, Says Study (Reuters Health)
Tuesday, December 13Return to top
A Little Reward Might Get Kids to Eat Veggies (Reuters Health)
'Body Clock' Might Affect Women's Dementia Risk (HealthDay)
Chewing Khat Raises Heart Disease, Death Risk (HealthDay)
Chronic Fatigue Tied to Extended School Absences (HealthDay)
Facebook Provides First-of-a-Kind Service to Help Prevent Suicides (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
FDA Targets Gastric Band Weight-Loss Claims (Food and Drug Administration)
Health Tip: Find Time for You (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Protect Against Blood Clots (HealthDay)
Heart Attack Damage (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Many Young Children Overdosing from Medicines at Home (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
People with a Form of Muscular Dystrophy May Have Elevated Cancer Risk (National Cancer Institute)
(National Cancer Institute)Placental, Pregnancy Conditions Account for Most Stillbirths (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Rare Birth Defects Tied to Mom's Painkiller Use (Reuters Health)
Study Sheds Light on Preemies' Higher SIDS Risk (HealthDay)
Want to Cut Chocolate Cravings? Take a Walk (HealthDay)
Monday, December 12Return to top
ADHD Drugs Don't Raise Risk of Heart Problems (HealthDay)
Adult Sickle Cell Drug May Benefit Kids, Too (HealthDay)
Are Too Many Older People Screened for Cancer? (HealthDay)
Arthritis Pain Reliever (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Food, Sleep or Sex? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Gene Therapy A Boon For 6 Hemophilia Patients (HealthDay)
Gene Therapy Helps Patients with Hemophilia B (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)Health Tip: Keep the Sport in Kids' Sports (HealthDay)
Herbal Amphetamine Increases Risk of Death and Stroke in Those with Heart Disease (American Heart Association)
New, Simpler Way to Treat Latent TB Infection (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Put Your Medicines Up and Away and Out of Sight (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Radiation May Also Lead to 'Chemo Brain' (HealthDay)
Stay Safe This Holiday Season (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Studies May Have Overestimated Cellphone Crash Risk (Reuters Health)
Study Finds Coffee May Lower Risk of Endometrial Cancer (American Cancer Society)
Too Much Alcohol Linked to Unsafe Sex (HealthDay)
World's Tiniest 'Preemies' Growing Up Healthy (HealthDay)
Friday, December 9Return to top
Abuse May Alter Child's Brain Activity (HealthDay)
Depression, Disability Can Follow ICU Care (HealthDay)
FDA and Partners Working to Prevent Surgical Fires (Food and Drug Administration)
Gallbladder and Appendix Surgery Safe in Pregnancy (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Should You Still Be Driving? (HealthDay)
Treating Depression (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Thursday, December 8Return to top
CDC Issues New TB Treatment Guidelines (HealthDay)
Dating Violence Common among Teens in the ER (Reuters Health)
Distracted Driving "Major Problem" (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Opt for a Healthy Weight-Loss Plan (HealthDay)
Only Some PMS Symptoms Improve with Antidepressant (Reuters Health)
Snack Attack! (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Some Depressed People Do Worse on Medications (Reuters Health)
Study Finds Impotence Risk Higher in Men Taking Several Drugs (Reuters Health)
Treating Prehypertension Lowers Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
Vitamin D Doesn't Prevent Heart Attack or Cancer (Reuters Health)
Wednesday, December 7Return to top
BRCA Variants Not Tied to Worse Cancer Outcomes (Reuters Health)
Diabetes After Dark (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Headaches Common in Kids Months After Brain Injury (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Is Your Relationship Healthy? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Wind Down with Mind-Body Exercises (HealthDay)
Immigrants Show Environment Role in Behavior Issues (Reuters Health)
Many Kids Seen in ER Have High Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
Marathons May Damage Part of Heart (HealthDay)
Mode of Delivery Doesn't Affect Later Maternal Stress (Reuters Health)
Panel Endorses Active Monitoring and Delay of Treatment for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer (National Institutes of Health)
(National Institutes of Health)US Tox21 to Begin Screening 10,000 Chemicals (National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
(National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)Tuesday, December 6Return to top
Best Antidepressant May Depend on Patient (HealthDay)
Blood Pressure Fix? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Definition of "Normal" Aluminum in Kids Varies (Reuters Health)
HCG Diet Products Are Illegal (Food and Drug Administration)
Health Tip: Boost Your Brain Power (HealthDay)
If Parents Drink and Drive, Their Kids May Too (HealthDay)
More Older Americans Have Knee Pain, Replacement (Reuters Health)
Spending on Depression Up, Quality of Care Lagging (Reuters Health)
Steroids Boost Survival, Reduce Brain Injury for Infants Born at 23 Weeks (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Monday, December 5Return to top
Abuse in Childhood May Alter Teen Brain (HealthDay)
Could Acute Postpartum Blues Signal Bipolar Disorder? (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Easy on the Holiday Buffets (HealthDay)
Health Tip: The Risks of Smoking While Pregnant (HealthDay)
Lead Hazards in Some Holiday Toys (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
More Children Using Preventive Asthma Drugs (HealthDay)
More Evidence Links Specific Genes to ADHD (HealthDay)
NCI Launches Smoking Cessation Support for Teens (National Cancer Institute)
(National Cancer Institute)Nervous System May Hold Key to Weight Loss (HealthDay)
Physical Fitness Trumps Body Weight in Reducing Death Risks (American Heart Association)
Sad Dads (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Teen 'Sexting' Might Be Less Common Than Feared (HealthDay)
U.S. School Kids Often Miss Out on Recess (HealthDay)
Young Women May Reduce Heart Disease Risk Eating Fish with Omega 3 Fatty Acids (American Heart Association)
Saturday, December 3Return to top
Friday, December 2Return to top
Abusive Boss May Harm Workers' Home Life, Too (HealthDay)
Arsenic in Water Tied to Breathing Issues (Reuters Health)
Behavioral Therapy May Ease Kids' Fibromyalgia (Reuters Health)
Dec. 4-10 Is National Influenza Vaccination Week! (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Genes May Make Quitting Tougher for Smokers (HealthDay)
Get Your Back Back (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Kids of All Weights Benefit from Car Seats (HealthDay)
Lots of Pregnancies Linked to a Healthier Heart (Reuters Health)
Opioids May Be Overused for Chronic Stomach Pain (HealthDay)
Thursday, December 1Return to top
Birth Defects May Be Linked to High Blood Pressure, Not Use of ACE Inhibitors in Early Pregnancy (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Children's Use of Asthma Controller Drugs Doubles (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Circle of Friends Key to Adopting Healthy Habits (HealthDay)
Cook It Right! (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Deaf Patients Who Use American Sign Language Receive More Preventive Care If Their Clinician Also Uses Sign Language (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Fewer Than 1 in 5 Emergency Departments Implement Recommendations for HIV Screening (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
For-Profit Dialysis Chains Have Higher Mortality Rates Than Non-Profit Dialysis Chain (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Good Communication with the Doctor Treating Their Child for Cancer Improves Parental Satisfaction with Their Role in Decisions (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Health Tip: Do You Have Psoriatic Arthritis? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Spot Problems with a CPAP (HealthDay)
Hospitalizations for Eating Disorders Declined, But Big Increase Seen in Pica Disorder (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Increase in Pediatric Stimulant Use Since 1996 Mostly Linked to Treatment of ADHD in Adolescents (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Knee Replacements Up Dramatically among Adults 45 to 64 Years Old (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Low "Good" Cholesterol Doesn't Cause Heart Attacks (Reuters Health)
More Exercise Could Make for Better Sleep (HealthDay)
Most Children Receiving Palliative Care Live for More Than a Year After Beginning Such Treatment (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Overweight or Obese Patients Have Higher Health Care Expenditures (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Patients with Myelodysplastic Syndrome Have Shorter Survival Times If They Have Coexisting Medical Conditions (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Time of Surgery Doesn't Influence Results (HealthDay)
Transitioning to New Electronic Health Records Can Result in Potential Safety Problems (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Vegetables, Fruits, Grains Reduce Stroke Risk in Women (American Heart Association)
Veggies, Fruit May Lower Women's Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
Without Primary Care, Less Awareness of Chronic Ills (Reuters Health)
November 2011
Wednesday, November 30Return to top
FDA Approves First Generic Version of Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Lipitor (Food and Drug Administration)
Health Tip: Recovering from Pneumonia (HealthDay)
Medicare to Cover Obesity Counseling, Screening (Reuters Health)
Men vs. Women (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)More Fruits And Veggies Don't Help Lung Disease (Reuters Health)
New Hip Implants No Better Than Older Ones (HealthDay)
Non-Fried Fish Might Help Ward off Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
Scans May Discern Between Two Types of Dementia (HealthDay)
When Cameras Are Watching, More Doctors Wash Up (Reuters Health)
Yoga May Ease Insomnia, Menopause Problems (Reuters Health)
Tuesday, November 29Return to top
Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy and Brain Function (American Cancer Society)
Could Soccer 'Headers' Cause Brain Injury? (HealthDay)
Do Men Think About Sex All the Time? Maybe Not (HealthDay)
Feet First for Brain Safety (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)'Flat Head' Syndrome in Babies Usually Temporary (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Minimize Jet Lag (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Signs That May Indicate ADHD (HealthDay)
Many With HIV Not Getting Meds (HealthDay)
Men More Likely to Skip Cancer Screenings (HealthDay)
Mid-Morning Snacks May Thwart Diets (HealthDay)
Mouse Study Explains Bacterium's Unique Role in Periodontitis (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)Secondhand Smoke Tied to Bad Heart Failure Outcomes (Reuters Health)
Study Supports Mammograms for Women in Their 40s (HealthDay)
When Moms on Welfare Work, Kids May Lag in Vaccines (Reuters Health)
Wiping Out Stomach Bugs Offers Indigestion Relief (Reuters Health)
Monday, November 28Return to top
Autoimmune Woes May Raise Risk for Lung Clots (HealthDay)
Brain Pathways Seem Disrupted in Kids with ADHD (HealthDay)
Fatty Liver Disease Doesn't Affect Survival (HealthDay)
Fewer Babies Get Chicken Pox When Kids Are Vaccinated (Reuters Health)
Flu Vaccines Have Good Safety Records (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Head Size Tied to Regressive Autism in Boys (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Breast-Feeding Is Good for Moms, Too (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Parenting a Disabled Child (HealthDay)
Heart Attack Severity May Depend on Time of Day (HealthDay)
Hidden Diabetes Threat? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Neurons Grown from Skin Cells May Hold Clues to Autism (National Institute of Mental Health)
(National Institute of Mental Health)Outbreaks of Mumps Apparently Not Caused by New Viruses That Evade Existing Vaccine (Food and Drug Administration)
Second Cancer Often Same Type As the First (HealthDay)
Training Peers Improves Social Outcomes for Some Kids with ASD (National Institute of Mental Health)
(National Institute of Mental Health)Saturday, November 26Return to top
Friday, November 25Return to top
Athletes' Injury-Prevention Programs Need Time (Reuters Health)
Heart Patients Prefer Longevity Over Quality of Life (Reuters Health)
Low Vitamin D Linked to Heart Disease, Death (Reuters Health)
Mediterranean-ish Diet Tied to Better Heart Health (Reuters Health)
NIH Discontinues Tenofovir Vaginal Gel in 'VOICE' HIV Prevention Study (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)Ovary Removal Not Tied to Increased Risk of Death (Reuters Health)
Yawning May Cool the Brain When Needed (HealthDay)
Thursday, November 24Return to top
Aspirin Not Worth Risks for Healthy Women (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Epilepsy (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Protect Kids Who Have Food Allergies (HealthDay)
Migraines May Raise Depression Risk (Reuters Health)
Moderate Drinking Tied to Lower Diabetes Risk (Reuters Health)
Wednesday, November 23Return to top
Choline-Rich Diet Tied to Sharper Memory (Reuters Health)
Elderly at Risk of Hospitalizations from Key Medications (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
ERs Often Skip Tests for Young Kids with Fever (Reuters Health)
FDA Approves First Insomnia Drug for Middle-of-the-Night Waking (Food and Drug Administration)
Healing With Gratitude (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Don't Take Too Many NSAIDs (HealthDay)
Health Tip: The Food-Mood Connection (HealthDay)
No Outcome Difference between Two Treatments for Wheezing Preschoolers (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)Safety Data Favors Less-Invasive Weight-Loss Surgery (Reuters Health)
Some Holiday Traditions Have Health Consequences (HealthDay)
Some Male Breast Cancer Patients Stop Treatment Due to Side Effects (American Cancer Society)
Traffic Pollution May Be Linked to Diabetes Risk (Reuters Health)
Tuesday, November 22Return to top
Antipsychotic Drugs Tied to Diabetes Risk in Kids (Reuters Health)
BPA Levels Spike After Eating Canned Soup (HealthDay)
ER Visits For Energy-Drink Ills Soar In U.S. (HealthDay)
Fighting Fat (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Foster Kids Get More Antipsychotics (Reuters Health)
How Much Salt Is Best for the Heart? (HealthDay)
Meditation Can 'Turn Off' Regions of the Brain (HealthDay)
Most Docs Return to Work After Addiction Treatment (Reuters Health)
Monday, November 21Return to top
Acupuncture Safe for Children, Review Finds (HealthDay)
Ambulatory Blood Pressure May Best Predict Brain Disease, Cognitive Decline (American Heart Association)
Blacks with Diverticulitis Have Worse Outcomes (Reuters Health)
Bullying Moves from Online to Text-Messaging (HealthDay)
Cholesterol Levels Elevated in Toddlers Taking Anti-HIV Drugs (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)COPD Awareness Continues to Rise (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)Could Weight Loss Be Early Sign of Alzheimer's? (HealthDay)
Drinker Beware (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)FDA Approves Eylea for Eye Disorder in Older People (Food and Drug Administration)
Health Tip: Help Your Newborn Sleep at Night (HealthDay)
Health Tip: How to Look for Whole Grains (HealthDay)
New Study Finds E-prescribing Is Safe and Efficient, but Barriers Remain (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
NIH Researchers Identify Key Proteins of Inner Ear Transduction Channel (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders)
(National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders)School Hygiene Program Reduced Flu Cases (HealthDay)
Siblings Deeply Affected by Child's Cancer Death (HealthDay)
Sunday, November 20Return to top
Holiday Foods May Trigger GERD Symptoms (HealthDay)
Watch What You Eat After Teeth-Whitening (HealthDay)
Saturday, November 19Return to top
Friday, November 18Return to top
Colon Surgery Linked to High Readmission Rates (HealthDay)
FDA Approves First Supplemental Test for Chagas Disease (Food and Drug Administration)
FDA Commissioner Announces Avastin Decision (Food and Drug Administration)
Health Tip: Eating Healthy for Vegetarians (HealthDay)
Overweight People Eat Fewer Meals Than Others (Reuters Health)
Wake Up! (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Words Recognized by Looks, Not Sounds (HealthDay)
Your Sperm Are What You Eat, Study Suggests (Reuters Health)
Thursday, November 17Return to top
Diabetes Prevention (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Fewer Diabetic Vision Problems Reported (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Getting Ready for Childbirth (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Giving Kids Medicine (HealthDay)
Life-Saving Prescriptions Lagging in Heart Patients (Reuters Health)
More Americans Living to 90, U.S. Census Finds (HealthDay)
One in 12 Teens Engages in Self-Harm (HealthDay)
Smokeout Day: The Best Ways to Quit (HealthDay)
Teen Birth Rate Hit Record Low in 2010 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Wednesday, November 16Return to top
Blood Type May Be Associated with Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
Early Surgery for Heart Infections May Reduce Serious Complications (American Heart Association)
FDA Approves First Drug to Treat a Rare Bone Marrow Disease (Food and Drug Administration)
Gene Linked to Separation Anxiety (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Using a Pedometer (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Why Antibiotic Resistance Is Serious (HealthDay)
Jakafi Approved for Rare Bone-Marrow Disease (HealthDay)
Losing Weight May Help Fight Gum Disease (HealthDay)
More and More Dementia Patients Hospitalized (Reuters Health)
More Fruit Tied to Lower Risk of Uterine Fibroids (Reuters Health)
Outlook Good for Obese Kids Who Lose Weight (HealthDay)
Pregnancy Problem Returns (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Smog Pollutant May Be Tied to Stroke Risk (Reuters Health)
Supervised Exercise Markedly Improves Walking Ability in Patients with Leg Artery Blockages (American Heart Association)
Women More Prone to 'Broken Heart' Syndrome (HealthDay)
Tuesday, November 15Return to top
Alcoholics More Likely to Die of Cancer (HealthDay)
Got High Blood Pressure? Kiwi Fruit May Help (HealthDay)
Gout Drug Reduces Incidence of Irregular Heartbeat After Surgery (American Heart Association)
Health Tip: Watch for Lactose in Foods (HealthDay)
If Bad Cholesterol Is Controlled, Adding Niacin Won't Lower Heart Attack, Stroke Risk (American Heart Association)
Looking to Lose Weight? Get a 'Coach' (HealthDay)
Lung Cancer Also Affects Nonsmokers (American Cancer Society)
No Benefit from Niacin for Heart Patients (HealthDay)
Palm Olein May Be Less Heart-Friendly Than Thought (Reuters Health)
Pneumonia Most Common Infection After Heart Surgery (American Heart Association)
Profile Drawn of People with Chronic Jaw Pain (HealthDay)
Sore Knees on the Rise (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Study Finds Link Between Low IQ, Large Waistline (HealthDay)
Telephone Coaching Weight Loss Program As Effective As In-Person Coaching (American Heart Association)
Uninsured Hospital Patients Discharged Sooner (Reuters Health)
Monday, November 14Return to top
Antibiotics Aren't Always the Answer (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Breast Cancer Chemo Tied to Memory Troubles (HealthDay)
Cardiac Rehab Underused; Healthcare Reform Law Should Help Reduce Barriers (American Heart Association)
Catheter Ablation Worked Better Than Drugs for Periodic Atrial Fibrillation (American Heart Association)
Consultation with Pharmacists Didn't Reduce Heart Failure Death Rates or Hospitalizations (American Heart Association)
Delayed Stem Cell Therapy Following Heart Attack Is Safe but Not Effective (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)Free Heart Meds Reduce Heart Attacks, Heart Failure but Not Revascularization Rates (American Heart Association)
Health Tip: Make Your Garage Safer (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Protect Your Hearing (HealthDay)
Hearing Loss Far More Common Than Expected (HealthDay)
Heart Implant Patients' Fears about Shock Leads to Sexual Dysfunction (American Heart Association)
Intensive Therapy Halves Kidney Disease in Type 1 Diabetes (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)Is Cheese Better Than Butter for Heart Health? (Reuters Health)
Low-Income Older Adults More Likely to Develop Heart Failure (American Heart Association)
Mammograms for Women With/Without a Disability (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Many Oncologists Not On Top of Managing Pain (Reuters Health)
New Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation Worked Better Than Standard Procedure, But with More Complications (American Heart Association)
NIH-Funded Twin Study Finds Occupational Chemical Exposure May Be Linked to Parkinson's Risk (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)Poor Sleep May Lead to Fibromyalgia in Women (HealthDay)
Running from Weight Gain (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Talk Therapy by Phone May Ease Fibromyalgia (Reuters Health)
Vibration Device Fails to Boost Women's Bone Mass (Reuters Health)
Warfarin May Need Less Monitoring for Some (HealthDay)
Wood Stove Intervention Can Reduce Childhood Pneumonia (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
(National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)Sunday, November 13Return to top
Abused Girls May Have Higher Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke As Adults (American Heart Association)
Anti-Clotting Drug Lowers Risks in Acute Coronary Syndrome Treatment (American Heart Association)
Early Sexual Abuse Increases Heart Risks (Reuters Health)
Low Vitamin C Levels May Raise Heart Failure Patients' Risk (American Heart Association)
Platelet Inhibitor Helps Heart Attack Patients Whether Given via Peripheral Vein or Directly into Blocked Coronary Artery (American Heart Association)
Professional Dental Cleanings May Reduce Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke (American Heart Association)
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages May Increase Cardiovascular Risk in Women (American Heart Association)
Tooth Cleaning Leads to Fewer Heart Problems (Reuters Health)
Two Anti-Clotting Regimens Similarly Effective in Patients Undergoing Angioplasty after Heart Attack (American Heart Association)
Wearable Defibrillator Can Prevent Death in People with Arrhythmias (American Heart Association)
Saturday, November 12Return to top
Intensive Diabetes Care Cuts Kidney Complications (Reuters Health)
Swapping Chicken Pox-Infected Lollipops Illegal (Reuters Health)