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May 2013
Thursday, May 23
Catching Cancer Early
(HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Wednesday, May 22
Abused Children at Risk for Obesity as Adults (HealthDay)
More Patients Than Docs Report Skin Surgery Problems (Reuters Health)
NIH Researchers Conduct First Genomic Survey of Human Skin Fungal Diversity (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Cancer Institute)
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Cancer Institute)Online Tool Helps Control Blood Pressure Long Term (Reuters Health)
Surgery for Sleep Apnea? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Vitamin C May Not Treat Gout (Reuters Health)
Tuesday, May 21Return to top
Americans Still Making Unhealthy Choices: CDC (HealthDay)
Drowsy Young Drivers Have Increased Crash Risk (Reuters Health)
Health Sites Too Complex, Full of Cliches (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Possible Causes of Dry Eye (HealthDay)
Molecular Explanation for Age-Related Fertility Decline in Women (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(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)
Relief from Reflux (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Schoolmates of Suicide Victims at Higher Risk (Reuters Health)
Surgery Offers Mixed Benefits for Kids' Sleep Apnea (Reuters Health)
Monday, May 20Return to top
ADHD and Weight (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Does Prostate Cancer Treatment Help Older, Sick Men? (Reuters Health)
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)
Older Whooping Cough Vaccine More Effective (HealthDay)
Pricey Radiation no Better Post Prostatectomy (Reuters Health)
Skin Cancer Awareness: Protect Your Skin (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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)
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)
Control of Heart Disease Risk Factors Varies among Outpatient Practices (American Heart Association)
Depression and Stroke (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Endometriosis More Common in Lean Women (Reuters Health)
Fever Reducers Don't Slow Children's Recovery (Reuters Health)
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
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? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Combined Supplements No Better for Cholesterol (Reuters Health)
Depression Linked to Almost Doubled Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women (American Heart Association)
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)
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)
Wednesday, May 15Return to top
FDA Approves New Drug for Advanced Prostate Cancer (Food and Drug Administration)
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 Heart (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)MRI Scans Could Make Baby Autopsies More Acceptable (Reuters Health)
People with High Blood Pressure May Crave Salt (HealthDay)
Stay Safe in the Summer Sun (Food and Drug Administration)
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)
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)
Drinking Dangers (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Hysterectomy Not Tied to Heart Risk Factors (Reuters Health)
Most Americans Should Eat Less Salt (HealthDay)
No Drop in Teens' Use of 'Smokeless' Tobacco (HealthDay)
Number of Abused U.S. Children Unchanged Since 2008 (Reuters Health)
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 Disorder (National Institute of Mental Health)
(National Institute of Mental Health)Health Tip: Manage Menopause (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 Ones (HealthDay)
(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)
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 Problems (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Don't Overcook Veggies (HealthDay)
Insomnia Hints at Future Hospitalization (HealthDay)
Look for New, Improved Sunscreen Labels (HealthDay)
Pregnancy: A Time for Special Caution (Food and Drug Administration)
U.S. Report Quantifies Risk of Listeria in Deli Foods (Reuters Health)
When Teen Dating Turns Abusive and Violent (HealthDay)
Yet Another Reason to Avoid Fatty Foods: Fatigue (HealthDay)
Thursday, May 9Return to top
Everyday Noise Levels May Affect the Heart (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)
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 Health (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Wednesday, May 8Return to top
Could Vaginal Delivery Be Safer for Preemies? (Reuters Health)
High Blood Sugar May Add to Alzheimer's Risk (HealthDay)
Noise Pollution (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Study Questions Fish Oil Benefit Before Heart Attack (Reuters Health)
Tuesday, May 7Return to top
Fluids May Prevent Constipation Better Than Fiber (Reuters Health)
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)
Many Medical Guidelines Don't Consider Costs (Reuters Health)
Tempted to Buy (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Monday, May 6Return to top
Could Family Longevity Protect Against Dementia? (Reuters Health)
Death Rate Dropping for Children on Dialysis (HealthDay)
Distracted Driving (HealthDay)
(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)
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 Suicidal Kids Have Access to Guns at Home (HealthDay)
More Than 4 in 10 U.S. Teens Text While Driving (HealthDay)
Multiple sclerosis More Common in Blacks Than Previously Thought (Reuters Health)
No, Really - Don't Shop When You're Hungry (Reuters Health)
Omega-3s No Help Against Age-Linked Eye Trouble (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 Testing (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)Women's, Men's Brains Respond Differently to Hungry Infant's Cries (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Sunday, May 5Return to top
NIH Study Provides Clarity on Supplements for Protection Against Blinding Eye Disease (National Eye Institute)
(National Eye Institute)Friday, May 3Return to top
Battling Back Pain (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Help Prevent Exercise-Induced Asthma (HealthDay)
Insurance Law Tied to More Breast Reconstruction (Reuters Health)
Mild Hyperthyroidism Tied to Higher Death Risk (HealthDay)
Moms' Iodine Levels Tied to Kids' Poor Test Scores (Reuters Health)
Supplement Builds Strength in Fibromyalgia Trial (Reuters Health)
Thursday, May 2Return to top
Consider Lighter Baseballs for Young Pitchers (Reuters Health)
Food, Skin Allergies on the Rise Among Children (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Avoid Emotional Eating (HealthDay)
Lipstick Lowdown (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Lipsticks, Glosses Contain Toxic Metals (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)
Wednesday, May 1Return to top
Brain Patterns May Help Predict Relapse Risk for Alcoholism (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
(National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)Changing Mothers' Aid Limits Juice for Kids (Reuters Health)
ER Visits Tied to Ambien on the Rise (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Make Microwave Cooking Safe (HealthDay)
HPV Infection Protection (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Kelly The Robot Helps Kids Tackle Autism (HealthDay)
Many U.S. Teens Struggle with Extreme Fatigue (HealthDay)
New Bird Flu Poses "Serious Threat", Scientists Say (Reuters Health)
Primrose Oil No Better Than Placebo for Eczema (Reuters Health)
Stopping Hormone Therapy May Have Its Own Risks (Reuters Health)
Study Establishes Basis for Genomic Classification of Endometrial Cancers (National Cancer Institute)
(National Cancer Institute)Video Game May Help Keep Aging Brains Sharp (HealthDay)
April 2013
Tuesday, April 30Return to top
Anti-depressants and Surgery (HealthDay)
(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)
Health Tip: Keep Your Family Fit (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)
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 Guidelines (HealthDay)
(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)
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 Hypertension (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)More Evidence Adding Nuts Is a Healthy Choice (Reuters Health)
Psychopaths May Lack Capacity for Empathy (HealthDay)
Thursday, April 25Return to top
Clinical Trials Shed Light on Minority Health (Food and Drug Administration)
Diabetes Report Card (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Pack Healthier Tailgating Snacks (HealthDay)
Heavy Use of Herbicide Roundup Linked to Health Dangers (Reuters Health)
Resident Doc Hours Not Tied to Patient Deaths (Reuters Health)
Sickle Cell Disease Accounts for Many Priapism Cases (Reuters Health)
Suppressing Protein May Stem Alzheimer's Disease Process (National Institute of Mental 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
Costs to Treat Heart Failure Expected to More Than Double by 2030 (American Heart Association)
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)
Many Americans Breathing Cleaner Air (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)
Childhood Meningitis Tied to Lower Achievement (Reuters Health)
Deadly Meningitis Cases Worry Gay Community (HealthDay)
Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Tied to Autism Risk (Reuters Health)
Gene Therapy Used in Dogs to Treat Type 1 Diabetes (American Diabetes Association)
Prescription Drug Problem (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Psychiatric Insurance Approval Takes Time in ERs (Reuters Health)
Same-Day Discharge After Angioplasty Seems Safe (Reuters Health)
Monday, April 22Return to top
Alternative Therapies May Help Lower Blood Pressure (American Heart Association)
Anti-HIV Therapy Appears to Protect Children's Hearts (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Food for Thought (HealthDay)
(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)
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)
Scientists Spot Cancer Metabolism Changes (HealthDay)
Friday, April 19Return to top
Commonplace Causes May Lead to Deadly Cath Lab Delay (Reuters Health)
Community Gardening May Reap Body Weight Benefit (HealthDay)
Digging in for Weight Loss (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Extra Fiber Tied to Lower Risk of Stroke (Reuters Health)
Gene Data Show China Bird Flu Mutated "Under the Radar" (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Make Kids Safe in the Sandbox (HealthDay)
Large Study Finds No Vaccine Link to Nerve Disorder (Reuters Health)
Thursday, April 18Return to top
Brain Work-Outs May Help Preserve Mental Function (Reuters Health)
Exercise, Diet May Keep Sleep Apnea from Worsening (Reuters Health)
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)
Wednesday, April 17Return to top
Colic Migraine Connection? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Packing Food for a Road Trip (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)
Nutrient Therapy Won't Help ICU Patients (HealthDay)
Prepared for Trauma, Overwhelmed by Carnage (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)
Coping with Stress (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Health Tip: Ease Leg Cramps During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
High-tech Mammography Debate (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Patient-Centered Care Linked to Better Outcomes (Reuters Health)
PSA Test Leads to Further Procedures, Harms (Reuters Health)
Smoke-Free Subsidized Housing Would Save $521 Million a Year (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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)
Breastfeeding Duration (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Drinking a Cup of Beetroot Juice Daily May Help Lower Blood Pressure (American Heart Association)
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 Addiction (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
(National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)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 Fibroids (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
(National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)Saturday, April 13Return to top
Do Teens Who Sleep In Stay Slimmer? (HealthDay)
Friday, April 12Return to top
Are You An Apple or a Pear? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Decisions, Decisions: Work Out or Fix a Meal? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Encourage Your Toddler to Read (HealthDay)
Pool Exercise May Build Strength, Reduce Falls (Reuters Health)
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)
Thursday, April 11Return to top
Antibiotic Resistance and Overuse (HealthDay)
(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)
NIH Trial Shows Promising Results in Treating a Lymphoma in Young People (National Cancer Institute)
(National Cancer Institute)Post-Surgery Codeine Puts Kids at Risk (Food and Drug Administration)
Roundworm Infections Threaten Organ Recipients (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 Cancer (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Antibiotic Prescribing Rates Vary by Region (HealthDay)
Bedbug Remedy Based on Kidney Bean Leaves? (HealthDay)
Fat-Free See-through Brain Bares All (National Institute of Mental Health)
(National Institute of Mental Health)Health Tip: Clean Out Your Refrigerator (HealthDay)
Study Finds No Fertility Drug, Ovarian Cancer Link (Reuters Health)
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)
Breakfast Cereal Tied to Lower BMI for Kids (Reuters Health)
FDA Approves Diclegis for Pregnant Women Experiencing Nausea and Vomiting (Food and Drug Administration)
Health Tip: Keeping Baby Chicks (HealthDay)
Lung Cancer Scares Vary by State, Study Finds (HealthDay)
New Bird Flu No Immediate Threat: U.S. Experts (HealthDay)
New Genetic Link Found Between Normal Fetal Growth and Cancer (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)NIH-Funded Researchers Create Next-Generation Alzheimer's Disease Model (National Institute on Aging, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
(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 Screening (HealthDay)
(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)
Dishing Up Healthier Portions (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Doctors Too Pap-Happy, Survey Suggests (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)
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)
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
Exercise for Your Heart (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Don't Ignore Pain During Exercise (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)
Scans May Reveal Pre-Schizophrenia Brain Changes (HealthDay)
Twelve School Football Players Die Each Year (Reuters Health)
Want to Lose Weight? Then Run, Don't Walk (HealthDay)
Thursday, April 4Return to top
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)
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)
Mental Changes After Bypass Usually Temporary (Reuters Health)
Overweight While Younger Ups Kidney Risk Later (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 Heart (HealthDay)
(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)
Health Tip: Slumping Iron? (HealthDay)
Melanoma Rates Rising in U.S. Children (HealthDay)
Melatonin and Diabetes (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)NIH Study Sheds Light on How to Reset the Addicted Brain (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
(National Institute on Drug Abuse)NIH-Supported Study Finds U.S. Dementia Care Costs As High As $215 Billion in 2010 (National Institute on Aging)
(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 loss (National Eye Institute)
(National Eye Institute)Tuesday, April 2Return to top
Antidepressant Lessens Chemo-Related Pain (HealthDay)
Cashing In On Weight Loss (HealthDay)
(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)
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 Sleep (National Institutes of Health)
(National Institutes of Health)Breast Cancer Gene Tests Won't Help Most Women (HealthDay)
Eat Fish, Live Longer? (HealthDay)
End-Of-Life Talks Lacking Between Doctors, Patients (Reuters Health)
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)
New Drug Approved for Type 2 Diabetes (HealthDay)
One in 10 U.S. Kids Diagnosed with ADHD (HealthDay)
Post-ER Care for Chest Pain Reduces Risk of Heart Attack, Death (American Heart Association)
Skin Cancer and Kids (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Sleep On It: How Snoozing Strengthens Memories (National Institutes of Health)
(National Institutes of Health)Statin Side Effects Can Often Be Overcome (Reuters Health)
Statin Side Effects Often Manageable (HealthDay)
March 2013
Sunday, March 31Return to top
Hot Tap Water May Pose Scalding Hazard (HealthDay)
Saturday, March 30Return to top
Friday, March 29Return to top
Another Danger of Depression? (HealthDay)
Another Study Sees No Vaccine-Autism Link (HealthDay)
Celiac Diagnoses Rose During 2000s (Reuters Health)
FDA Approves Invokana to Treat Type 2 Diabetes (Food and Drug Administration)
Fiber Protection? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Dieticians Can Help Diabetics (HealthDay)
Health Tip: How Did I Get Hemorrhoids? (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 Talk (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Cigarette Labels May Educate About Bladder Cancer (Reuters Health)
Eating More Fiber May Lower Risk of First-Time Stroke (American Heart Association)
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)
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)
Hair Loss and Men's Health (HealthDay)
(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)
Paranoia Common After Mugging, Study Says (HealthDay)
Should Short Boys Take Growth Hormone? (HealthDay)
Stressful Life Events May Increase Stillbirth Risk (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)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 Concerns (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)EDTA Chelation Therapy Modestly Reduces Cardiovascular Events (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)Facebook a Boost for Your Self-Worth? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Kids Keeping You from Exercising? (HealthDay)
Monday, March 25Return to top
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)
Many Lower Back MRI Scans May Be Unnecessary (Reuters Health)
Many Parents Introduce Solids Before 4 Months (Reuters Health)
Simple Breath Test Might Diagnose Heart Failure (HealthDay)
Sleep and the Scale (HealthDay)
(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)
Celebrity Endorsers May Impact How Much Kids Eat (Reuters Health)
Delay in Shifting Gaze Linked to Early Brain Development in Autism (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(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! (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Ranting on Websites May Just Make You Angrier (HealthDay)
Studies Examine Doctor-Patient Communication about End-of-life Care (American Cancer Society)
When Removing the Uterus, Leave the Ovaries (Reuters Health)
Thursday, March 21Return to top
Adults Worldwide Eat Almost Double Daily AHA Recommended Amount of Sodium (American Heart Association)
Antibiotics Not Worth Risk in Most Chest Colds (Reuters Health)
Aspirin and Melanoma (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Energy Drinks May Increase Blood Pressure, Disturb Heart Rhythm (American Heart Association)
Health Tip: Help Stay Healthy Mentally (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Is Arthritis Affecting Your Hands? (HealthDay)
Millions on Verge of Diabetes Don't Know It: CDC (HealthDay)
Most Pre-Packaged Meals, Snacks for Toddlers Contain Too Much Salt (American Heart Association)
NIH Study Shows People with Serious Mental Illnesses Can Lose Weight (National Institute of Mental Health)
(National Institute of Mental Health)Norovirus Is Now the Leading Cause of Severe Gastroenteritis in US Children (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Putting a Patch on Migraines (Food and Drug Administration)
Statins Tied to Lowered Liver Cancer Risk with Hepatitis C (Reuters Health)
Study Finds No Constipation, Colon Cancer Link (Reuters Health)
U.S. TB Rates Reach All-Time Low, But Resistance a Threat (Reuters Health)
Wednesday, March 20Return to top
Bias May Explain Disparity in Leg Amputations (Reuters Health)
Coffee Can Help Truckers Stay Safe on the Road (HealthDay)
Dangerous Drinks? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Enjoy Safe Exercise During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Stay Busy When Quitting Smoking (HealthDay)
High-Dose Statins Linked to Acute Kidney Damage (HealthDay)
Immune-System Therapy Shows Promise in Adults with Leukemia (Reuters Health)
Less-Invasive Surgery Tied to Less Cost, Absenteeism (Reuters Health)
Man Dies After Parasitic Worms Invade Lungs (HealthDay)
Older Fathers More Likely to Have Autistic Grandchildren (Reuters Health)
Umbrellas May Shield You from More Than Rain (Reuters Health)
Tuesday, March 19Return to top
Anxiety, Depression Identify Heart Disease Patients at Increased Risk of Dying (American Heart Association)
Black Children Less Likely to Get Antibiotics (HealthDay)
Early Injuries May Predict Later Abuse in Babies (Reuters Health)
Filters Often Used to Stop Clots Without Evidence (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Work Your Muscles While Gardening (HealthDay)
Heart Failure Patients with Depression Have Four Times Risk of Death (American Heart Association)
Joint Replacement May Reinvigorate Sex Life (HealthDay)
Sporting News (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)STDs and Travel (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Sugary Drinks Tied to 25,000 U.S. Deaths a Year (HealthDay)
Wireless, Implanted Sensor Broadens Range of Brain Research (National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering)
(National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering)180,000 Deaths Worldwide May Be Associated with Sugary Soft Drinks (American Heart Association)
Monday, March 18Return to top
Agencies Warn of Global TB "Powder Keg", Funding Gap (Reuters Health)
Analysis: Antibiotics Crisis Prompts Rethink on Risks, Rewards (Reuters Health)
Disabled People May Struggle to Get Specialty Care (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Take Care of Mold Problems (HealthDay)
High Blood Pressure May Add to Alzheimer's Risk (HealthDay)
New Guidelines Raise Safety Bar on Concussions (HealthDay)
"Off-Label" Use of Anti-Drowsiness Drug Skyrockets (Reuters Health)
Parents' Worries About HPV Vaccine on the Rise (HealthDay)
Teens and Vaccines (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)10 Tips for Planning a Healthy and Safe Wedding (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Saturday, March 16Return to top
Nip Springtime Allergies in the Bud (HealthDay)
Friday, March 15Return to top
CDC Confirms Rabies Death in Organ Transplant Recipient (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Distracted Eaters Likely to Take in More Calories (Reuters Health)
Even Moderate Drinking May Be Risky with Hepatitis C (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Don't Breathe Outdoor Smoke (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Protect Kids From Stress (HealthDay)
House-Warming Improvements Linked to Better Health (Reuters Health)
Rapid HIV Treatment Points to "Functional Cure" for AIDS (Reuters Health)
Study Examines Combo Chin, Nose Plastic Surgery (HealthDay)
U.S. Irregular Heartbeat Treatment Inadequate (Reuters Health)
Thursday, March 14Return to top
Can Green Tea, Coffee Reduce Stroke Risk? (HealthDay)
Green Tea, Coffee May Help Lower Stroke Risk (American Heart Association)
Health Tip: Broil Fish for a Healthy Dinner (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Stay Fit When Traveling (HealthDay)
Many Poor Heterosexuals in U.S. Cities at Risk for HIV (Reuters Health)
Mobile Device Use While Driving More Common in the U.S. Than in Several European Countries (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Study Drug Dangers (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Study Finds No Rheumatoid Arthritis, Pollution Link (Reuters Health)
Surgery Clinical Trial Results Selectively Reported (Reuters Health)
Wednesday, March 13Return to top
Be Cautious of Mind-Altering Drugs for Kids (Reuters Health)
Benefits of Quitting Smoking Outpace Risk of Modest Weight Gain (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)Breastfeeding and Weight (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Heart Risk Rises with Breast Cancer Radiation (Reuters Health)
Hospital Accreditation Doesn't Ensure Breastfeeding (Reuters Health)
Scientists Find How Deadly New Virus Infects Human Cells (Reuters Health)
Seeing Failed CPR of Loved One May Help Coping (Reuters Health)
Sports Help Dads, Daughters Bond, Study Says (HealthDay)
Study Shows Some Children with Eye Cancer Can Avoid Chemotherapy (American Cancer Society)
Vitamin D Supplements May Help Blacks Lower Blood Pressure (American Heart Association)
Tuesday, March 12Return to top
Aspirin Linked to Lower Melanoma Risk in Study (American Cancer Society)
Family Docs Can Treat Simple Sleep Apnea (Reuters Health)
FDA Renews Heart-Risk Warning for Antibiotic (HealthDay)
Gay Men Who Marry Now Living Longer, Study Says (HealthDay)
Germs Fly in Roller-Derby Games, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Childproof the Laundry Area (HealthDay)
Know Active Ingredients in Children's Meds (Food and Drug Administration)
Omega-3 DHA May Prevent Earliest Preemies (Reuters Health)
Quitting Smoking Helps Hearts, Even with Weight Gain (Reuters Health)
Single Concussion May Cause Lasting Brain Damage (Radiological Society of North America, American College of Radiology)
Monday, March 11Return to top
Changes Needed to Improve In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Care, Survival (American Heart Association)
Common Colds: Protect Yourself and Others (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Florida Researchers Develop Medically Safer Hybrid Grapefruit (Reuters Health)
Katrina, Other Crises Boost Heart Attacks (HealthDay)
More Evidence Whooping Cough Protection Wanes (HealthDay)
Niacin Won't Help, May Harm Heart Patients (HealthDay)
Was Heart Disease the Mummies' Real Curse? (HealthDay)
Sunday, March 10Return to top
Even for Sperm, There Is a Season (Reuters Health)
Tips on Coping with Daylight Saving Time (HealthDay)
Friday, March 8Return to top
B Vitamins Might Help Some with Schizophrenia (Reuters Health)
Buckle Up During Pregnancy (Reuters Health)
Flu Infections Continue to Decline (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Do I Need a Cardiac Stress Test? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Teach Kids In-Line Skating Safety (HealthDay)
NIH Study Sheds Light on Role of Climate in Influenza Transmission (Fogarty International Center)
(Fogarty International Center)Sleepwalking Dangers (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)There's No Guarantee of 'Latex Free' (Food and Drug Administration)
TV Ads for Statins May Drive Overtreatment (HealthDay)
Thursday, March 7Return to top
Food Choice Consequences (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Human Brain Cells Used to Make Mice Smarter (HealthDay)
Kids on Food Stamps Don't Eat Any Healthier (Reuters Health)
Less-Frequent Pap Smears May Miss Cancer Precursors (Reuters Health)
Post-Stroke Walking Program Improves Stroke Survivors' Lives (American Heart Association)
Processed Meat May Play a Part in Early Death (HealthDay)
Steroid Shots Disappoint in Back Pain Study (HealthDay)
U.S. Warns Health Officials to Be Alert for Deadly New Virus (Reuters Health)
Wednesday, March 6Return to top
Brain May Treat Wheelchair as Part of the Body (HealthDay)
Cost of Diabetes Care in U.S. Keeps Climbing (HealthDay)
Despite Obesity Rise, U.S. Calories Trending Downward (Reuters Health)
Disabled Workers Often Face Abuse (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Don't Let GERD Interrupt Your Sleep (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Spot The Early Stages of Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
Heart Failure Successes Not Seen in Younger Patients (Reuters Health)
Insomnia Might Boost Heart Failure Risk (HealthDay)
Mental Illness May Raise Risk of Being Murdered (HealthDay)
Research Estimates Annual Cost of Diabetes at $245 Billion (American Diabetes Association)
Trouble Falling Asleep (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Tuesday, March 5Return to top
Life-saving Screening (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Mid-Life Optimism Linked to Healthier Cholesterol (Reuters Health)
New Primary Care Focus Helps Patients Take Better Care of Themselves (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Patient Safety Efforts May Prevent Diagnostic Errors (Reuters Health)
Skin Care Tips to Keep Rosacea Flares at Bay (American Academy of Dermatology)
5 Rheumatology Procedures You Might Not Need (HealthDay)
Monday, March 4Return to top
ADHD Can Often Persist into Adulthood (HealthDay)
C-Section Rates Vary Widely at U.S. Hospitals (HealthDay)
Daily-Use HIV Prevention Approaches Prove Ineffective among Women in NIH Study (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)Doctors Don't Often Tell Patients of CT Scan Risks (Reuters Health)
Drugs May Help Relieve Restless Legs Syndrome (HealthDay)
Exercise Leads to Better Sleep (HealthDay)
Fewer Heart Blockages Showing Up on Stress Tests (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Cook Eggs the Right Way (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When Grief Becomes Depression (HealthDay)
HIV May Raise Risk of Heart Attack (HealthDay)
Is Too Much E-Communication Swamping Doctors? (HealthDay)
Nervous New Moms (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Toddler 'Functionally Cured' of HIV Infection, NIH-Supported Investigators Report (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)6 Tip-offs to Rip-offs: Don't Fall for Health Fraud Scams (Food and Drug Administration)
Sunday, March 3Return to top
Seven Genetic Risk Factors Found to Be Associated with Common Eye Disorder (National Eye Institute)
(National Eye Institute)Saturday, March 2Return to top
Friday, March 1Return to top
Acne Treatments Help Women Address Adult Acne (American Academy of Dermatology)
Botulinum Toxin May Hold Untapped Potential for Common Skin Diseases (American Academy of Dermatology)
Complications Linked to Newer Tattoo Inks (American Academy of Dermatology)
Cosmetic Procedures Surge among Men (American Academy of Dermatology)
Food for Thought (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Food Labels Often Missing Potassium Content (Reuters Health)
Gel Manicures Can Be Tough on Nails (American Academy of Dermatology)
Health Tip: Caring for Chapped Lips (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Coping with Itching During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Melatonin No Help for Late-Stage Cancer Weight Loss (Reuters Health)
Program Increases Contraceptive Use in at-Risk Teens (Reuters Health)
Rewards Get Kids Active, But Don't Improve Health (Reuters Health)
Skin Can Show First Signs of Some Internal Diseases (American Academy of Dermatology)
Studies Demonstrate Need for Older Men to Screen Themselves for Skin Cancer (American Academy of Dermatology)
Survey Tallies Menopause Symptoms' Toll (HealthDay)
Volunteering May Boost Teen Heart Health (HealthDay)
1 in 4 Breast Cancer Diagnoses May Spur PTSD (HealthDay)
1 in 8 Adults May Have Sensitive Teeth (HealthDay)
February 2013
Thursday, February 28Return to top
About One in Five U.S. Adult Cigarette Smokers Have Tried an Electronic Cigarette (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Clogged Heart Arteries Can Foreshadow Stroke (American Heart Association)
Head Start Teachers Behind on Nutrition (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Develop Good Sleep Habits (HealthDay)
Higher Cancer Risk After Fukushima Nuclear Disaster: WHO (Reuters Health)
Is Enrolling in a Clinical Trial Tied to Survival? (Reuters Health)
More Regular Meals May Improve Dementia Care (HealthDay)
NIH Develops Improved Mouse Model of Alcoholic Liver Disease (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
(National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)Not So Sweet News About Diabetes (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Study Links Smoking to Breast Cancer Risk (American Cancer Society)
1 in 5 Americans Knows a Victim of Gun Violence (HealthDay)
Wednesday, February 27Return to top
Analysis: Emerging Deadly Virus Demands Swift Sleuth Work (Reuters Health)
Breast Cancer in the U.S. (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Costs of ER Visits Vary in U.S., Study Finds (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Choose Low-Sodium Foods (HealthDay)
Millions Have Hearing Loss That Can Be Improved or Prevented (World Health Organization)
Niacin-Statin Combo Tied to Skin, Muscle Side Effects (Reuters Health)
Risk of Heart Attack Death May Increase After Sibling's Death (American Heart Association)
Screening Might Avert Many Lung Cancer Deaths (Reuters Health)
Tuesday, February 26Return to top
Advanced Breast Cancer Inching Up in Young Women (Reuters Health)
Alcohol Counseling May Aid Domestic Abuse Therapy (Reuters Health)
Do Bariatric Surgery Restrictions Improve Outcomes? (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Work Out at the Right Speed for You (HealthDay)
Intense Acupuncture May Improve Bell's Palsy (Reuters Health)
Lack of Sleep May Lead to Junk-Food Bingeing (HealthDay)
Mom's Drinking Tied to Infant Deaths (Reuters Health)
Supplements for Stronger Bones? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Monday, February 25Return to top
Food Allergies Tied to Impaired Growth in Kids (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Could You Have Sleep Apnea? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When Your Child Has a Headache (HealthDay)
Mediterranean Diet Can Ward Off Heart Disease (Reuters Health)
Misdiagnoses in Doctor's Office Can Do Harm (Reuters Health)
SIDS Risk (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Sleep Deprivation May Disrupt Your Genes (HealthDay)
Sunday, February 24Return to top
AAP Issues New Guidelines on Treating Ear Infections in Children (American Academy of Pediatrics)
