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March 2014

Monday, March 10

Parents and SmartphonesVideo (HealthDay)

Sunday, March 9

Simple Blood Test May Have Power to Predict Dementia Risk (HealthDay)

Saturday, March 8Return to top

Hormones Might Offer Relief from Chronic Pain, Small Study Suggests (HealthDay)

Friday, March 7Return to top

Antibiotics May Be Linked to Serious Infections in Children (HealthDay)
Are All Home-Based Blood Sugar Tests Equal? (HealthDay)
Could More Time on Facebook Help Spur Eating Disorders? (HealthDay)
For Young Couples, Violence Can Harm Both Sides (HealthDay)
Severe Diarrheal Illness in Children Linked to Antibiotics Prescribed in Doctor's Offices (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Sleep MythsVideo (HealthDay)
Study Finds Doctors Prescribing More Sedatives (HealthDay)
Will You Need Knee Replacement? Maybe Your Hand Can Tell You (HealthDay)
Younger Siblings of Kids with Autism May Show Early Signs of Problems (HealthDay)
Younger Skin Cancer Survivors May Be At Risk for Other Cancers (HealthDay)

Thursday, March 6Return to top

Alzheimer's Deaths Under-reported?Video (HealthDay)
Contacts Better Than Permanent Lenses for Babies After Cataract SurgeryFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Eye Institute)
Despite Media Companies' Claims, Your Baby Can't Learn to Read: Study (HealthDay)
Doctors Cautiously Optimistic About 'Cure' for HIV-Infected Babies (HealthDay)
Hearing Loss Tied to Depression in Study (HealthDay)
Hospital Policy Spurs New Moms to Get Whooping Cough Shot (HealthDay)
Kids Lacking At-Home Enrichment Gain Most from Head Start (HealthDay)
Kids with ADHD May Face Higher Obesity Risk as Teens (HealthDay)
Lack of Sleep Compounds Health Problems for Obese Teens (HealthDay)
Overweight Moms May Have Dangerously Big Babies (HealthDay)
Rising E-Cigarette Use Tied to More Smoking in Teens (HealthDay)
Shared Family Activities May Boost Preschoolers' Emotional Health (HealthDay)
State Flu Shot Rule for Preschoolers Curbs Kids' Hospitalizations: CDC (HealthDay)
Study Adds to Evidence That HPV Vaccine Helps Guard Against Cervical Cancer (HealthDay)
Surgery May Benefit Younger Prostate Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
Texting While Walking Often Leads to Injuries: Expert (HealthDay)
2-Mile Daily Walk Might Help Fight COPD (HealthDay)

Wednesday, March 5Return to top

Alzheimer's May Kill Far More Americans Than Thought (HealthDay)
Balanced Diet During Pregnancy May Lower Risk of Preterm Delivery (HealthDay)
Boomers Should Consider Shingles Vaccine, Physician Says (HealthDay)
Do Harder Working Husbands Have Healthier Wives? (HealthDay)
Early Reading SkillsVideo (HealthDay)
For Many College Athletes, the Payoff Is Lifelong Disabilities (HealthDay)
Gene Therapy for Controlling HIV Shows Early Promise (HealthDay)
High Plasticizer Levels In Males Linked to Delayed Pregnancy for Female PartnersFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Obesity Rates Triple in Canada (HealthDay)
Poor Fitness in Middle Age Tied to Higher Risk of Dementia (HealthDay)
Secondhand Smoke in Childhood Thickens Arteries (HealthDay)
Twins Study May Give Some Insight into Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
3-D Changes in DNA May Lead to a Genetic Form of Lou Gehrig's DiseaseFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)

Tuesday, March 4Return to top

Bars and Sexual BoundariesVideo (HealthDay)
Hangovers Don't Delay the Next Drink, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Choose Heart-Healthy Proteins (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Serve Kids Power Foods (HealthDay)
Heart Attack Risk Rises in Hours After Angry Outburst (HealthDay)
High-Protein Diets in Middle Age Might Shorten Life Span (HealthDay)
Schools Add More Fruits, Veggies to the '3 Rs' (HealthDay)
U.S. Home Births Continued Steady Increase in 2012: CDC (HealthDay)
Warfarin Safe for Kidney Patients with Irregular Heartbeat (HealthDay)
Yoga May Help Breast Cancer Patients During Radiation Therapy (HealthDay)

Monday, March 3Return to top

Ah, Spring . . . and A Snakebite Alert (HealthDay)
Baby 'Sleep Machines' Could Damage Hearing, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
Binge Drinking May Double Older People's Risk of Dying (HealthDay)
Diet to Reduce Blood Pressure May Also Stave Off Kidney Stones (HealthDay)
Food Allergies Have Nearly Doubled Among Black Children (HealthDay)
Nearly 3 Million Americans Living with Hepatitis C (HealthDay)
Physicians Are a Leading Source of Prescription Opioids for the Highest-Risk Users (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Psychiatric Ills Widespread Among U.S. Soldiers (HealthDay)
Sleep Apnea Might Raise Pneumonia Risk (HealthDay)
Study Finds 1 in 3 Tennesseans Uses Narcotic Painkillers Each Year (HealthDay)
Suicide in the Military: Army-NIH Funded Study Points to Risk and Protective FactorsFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Mental Health)
TV in Child's Bedroom Tied to Weight Gain (HealthDay)
Vaccine Public Health VictoryVideo (HealthDay)
Vaccines Prevent Millions of Infections, Save Billions in Costs: CDC (HealthDay)
Women Still Left Out of Medical Research (HealthDay)

February 2014

Friday, February 28Return to top

Blacks Respond Better to German Measles Vaccine, Study Contends (HealthDay)
Common Asthma Meds May Raise Sleep Apnea Risk, Study Says (HealthDay)
Contaminated Stethoscopes?Video (HealthDay)
Could Childhood Nightmares Foreshadow Mental Ills as Teen? (HealthDay)
Early Signs That High-Calorie Diet May Help with Lou Gehrig's Disease (HealthDay)
'Eating for Two' During Pregnancy Could Pack On Too Many Pounds (HealthDay)
FDA Speeds Innovation in Rare Disease Therapies (Food and Drug Administration)
Hand Hygiene Lacking in Many U.S. Health Care Facilities (HealthDay)
Insomniacs' Brains May Work Differently (HealthDay)
Poor Sleep in Gulf War Vets May Be Tied to Brain Changes (HealthDay)
Rising Fresh Produce Prices Tied to Higher Risk of Child Obesity (HealthDay)
Steroids Often Prescribed for Psoriasis, Countering Guidelines (HealthDay)
Treatment Costs Vary for U.S. Children Born with Heart Defects (HealthDay)
What Makes an Aggressive Dog, and How You Can Spot One (HealthDay)

Thursday, February 27Return to top

Diagnosing ConcussionVideo (HealthDay)
Do Obesity, Birth Control Pills Raise Risk of Multiple Sclerosis? (American Academy of Neurology)
Doctors' Germ-Laden Stethoscope May Spread Nasty Bacteria (HealthDay)
Early Strokes Leave Many Young Adults with Long-Lasting Disability (American Heart Association)
FDA Proposes Updates to Nutrition Facts Label on Food Packages (Food and Drug Administration)
Gene Study Offers Clues to Why Autism Strikes More Males (HealthDay)
Getting Teeth Pulled Before Heart Surgery May Pose Serious Risks (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When Food and Drugs Interact (HealthDay)
Kids Born with HIV May Face Heart Risks Later, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
Late-Stage Cancer Diagnosis More Likely in Uninsured Teens, Young Adults (HealthDay)
Mentally Ill More Often Victims of Violence Than Perpetrators (HealthDay)
One-Third of Young Stroke Victims Remain Disabled Years After (HealthDay)
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Miscarriage Risk (HealthDay)
Too Often, Doctors Miss Suicide's Warning Signs (HealthDay)

Wednesday, February 26Return to top

A Better Test for Down Syndrome? (HealthDay)
Are Kids Born to Older Dads At Risk for Mental Health Woes? (HealthDay)
Common Strep Bacteria May Be Morphing into 'Superbug' (HealthDay)
C-Section Birth May Raise Risk of Adult Obesity (HealthDay)
Kids' Body Image Shaped by Parents, Expert Says (HealthDay)
More Evidence That Vision Test on Sidelines May Help Diagnose Concussion (American Academy of Neurology)
Most Teens with Fibromyalgia Suffer Pain, Fatigue as Adults (HealthDay)
Necks, Butts Growth Areas for U.S. Plastic Surgeons (HealthDay)
NIH Researchers Identify Mutation Linked to Severe Form of Cushing's SyndromeFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Nurse Caseloads, Education Tied to Surgery Outcomes (HealthDay)
Nurse Staffing and Education Linked to Reduced Patient MortalityFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Nursing Research)
Quick Vision Test May Help Spot Concussions on Sidelines (HealthDay)
Skin Cancer May Have Driven Evolution of Black Skin (HealthDay)
Stigma of Mental Illness Remains Barrier to Treatment (HealthDay)
Study Sees No Evidence Linking Diabetes Drugs with Pancreatic Cancer (HealthDay)
Teens Who Indoor Tan Often Take Other Health Risks (HealthDay)
U.S. Obesity RatesVideo (HealthDay)

Tuesday, February 25Return to top

Amputee's 'Phantom Limb' Pain Eased by Virtual Arm Technology (HealthDay)
Cashiers May Absorb Controversial Chemical When Handling Receipts (HealthDay)
Diabetes Boosts Stroke Risk for Women, But Not Men (HealthDay)
Feeding Cats Smaller, More Frequent Meals Might Make Them Friskier (HealthDay)
Fever in 1st Trimester Might Raise Risk of Birth Defects (HealthDay)
Flu Shot May Lower Stroke Risk, Too (HealthDay)
Healthy Adults Shouldn't Take Vitamin E, Beta Carotene: Expert Panel (HealthDay)
Heavy Kids Exposed to Everyday Chemicals May Face More Heart Risks (HealthDay)
MERS Virus That Threatens Humans Also Found in Camels (HealthDay)
New CDC Data Show Encouraging Development in Obesity Rates among 2 to 5 Year Olds (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
On-Time Use of Routine Vaccine Keeps Kids Out of Hospital (HealthDay)
Researchers Uncover the Secret Behind Bowel Movements (HealthDay)
Transfusions Risky During Certain Heart Procedures, Study Finds (HealthDay)
U.S. Obesity Rate Shows Signs of Leveling Off (HealthDay)
Vigorous Exertion at Work May Trigger Heart Attacks, Strokes (HealthDay)
Vitamins, Supplements and Disease PreventionVideo (HealthDay)

Monday, February 24Return to top

Blood Pressure Meds May Raise Risk of Serious Falls for Seniors (HealthDay)
Blood Thinners Now Recommended for People with Irregular Heartbeat (HealthDay)
Chemicals in 'Western' Diet Show Alzheimer's-Like Effects in Mice (HealthDay)
Death of Partner Boosts Risk for Heart Attack, Stroke, Study Says (HealthDay)
Doctors Slower to Prescribe High Blood Pressure Meds to Younger Patients (HealthDay)
Fungal infections -- 10 Questions to Protect Your Health (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Health Tip: Depression and Heart Disease (HealthDay)
Kids' Checkups Should Include Cholesterol, Depression Tests, Doctors Say (HealthDay)
Legal Drinking Age of 21 Saves Lives, Review Finds (HealthDay)
Many Patients Have Pain After Heart Surgery, Study Finds (HealthDay)
NIH Releases Comprehensive New Data Outlining Hispanic/Latino Health and HabitsFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
Ovarian Cancer Gene May Point to Early Removal of Ovaries (HealthDay)
Pregnancy and FeverVideo (HealthDay)
Thyroid Tumors May Be More Dangerous for Cancer Survivors (HealthDay)
Use of Tylenol in Pregnancy Tied to Higher ADHD Risk in Child (HealthDay)
Vegetarian Diet May Help Lower Blood Pressure, Research Suggests (HealthDay)
VFC Program: Vaccines for Uninsured Children (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Youth Born with HIV May Have Higher Heart Disease RiskFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)

Sunday, February 23Return to top

Frequent School Moves May Harm Kids' Mental Health (HealthDay)

Saturday, February 22Return to top

Are Best Memories Made by Age 25? (HealthDay)
Students' Health Habits Tied to School Success (HealthDay)

Friday, February 21Return to top

Advanced Tonsil Cancer May Respond Well to Targeted Radiation (HealthDay)
Are Slimmer, More Attractive Men More Germ-Free? (HealthDay)
Do You Often Recall Dreams? Your Brain Might Be More Active (HealthDay)
Family Conflicts Can Impair Child's Brain Development (HealthDay)
'Heading' Soccer Ball Can Damage Brain, Study Says (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Cut Down on Sugar (HealthDay)
Quality Data Added to Physician Compare Website (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Thyroid Cancer ConcernsVideo (HealthDay)
Vitamin E, Selenium Supplements Might Double Chances of Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
Walking May Help Older Men Sidestep Hip Fractures (HealthDay)

Thursday, February 20Return to top

A Little Weight Loss May Ease Sleep Apnea (HealthDay)
Average Obese Woman Gets Just 1 Hour of Exercise a Year (HealthDay)
CDC Reports Flu Hit Younger People Particularly Hard This Season (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Could Thyroid Activity Raise Depression Risk in Seniors? (HealthDay)
'Fat Hormone' Tied to Higher Colon Cancer Risk in Obese Men (HealthDay)
Gut Bacteria Tied to Obesity May Vary with Geography (HealthDay)
Head, Throat Cancer Survival May Be Longer If Tumor Caused by HPV (HealthDay)
Iron Deficiency May Raise Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
More Evidence That HPV Vaccine Might Lower Cervical Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
More Than One-third of Adults Experiencing Major Depressive Episodes Did Not Talk to a Care Provider (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) - PDF
Outpatient Care for Kidney Disease May Lead to Complications (HealthDay)
Stress and HeadachesVideo (HealthDay)
Surge in Thyroid Cancer Cases May Be Due to Overdiagnoses (HealthDay)
When Jazz Musicians Improvise, So Do Their Brains (HealthDay)

Wednesday, February 19Return to top

A Judgmental Doctor May Make It Hard to Lose Weight (HealthDay)
Avastin Shows Mixed Results Against Different Cancers (HealthDay)
Devices in Public Places Restart Hearts (Food and Drug Administration)
Drug Might Help Heavy Drinkers Limit Their Booze (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Ward off Dry Skin (HealthDay)
How Well Do Football Helmets Protect Players from Concussions? (American Academy of Neurology)
Instructional Video Improves Skin Cancer Diagnoses in Older Men (HealthDay)
Insured Patients May Not Always Get Best Trauma Care, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Many U.S. Hospitals Fall Short in Preventing Infections (HealthDay)
Many U.S. Seniors Get Prescription Painkillers from Multiple Doctors (HealthDay)
Mesh for Hernia Repair Reduces Recurrence, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
NIH Team Discovers Genetic Disorder Causing Strokes and Vascular Inflammation in ChildrenFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Human Genome Research Institute)
Ob/Gyn Groups Issue Guidelines to Lower C-Section Rates (HealthDay)
Online Physician Rating SitesVideo (HealthDay)
Prescription Eardrops Seem Best for Kids with Recurrent Ear Infection (HealthDay)
Radiation-Free Cancer Scans: Coming Soon? (HealthDay)
Too Much Sitting After 60 May Lead to Disability, Study Says (HealthDay)

Tuesday, February 18Return to top

After Hip Fracture, Home Exercise Program May Boost Recovery (HealthDay)
AHRQ Study Shows Low Rates of Serious Infections Following Ambulatory Surgery (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Antidepressant Celexa May Help Ease Alzheimer's Linked Agitation (HealthDay)
Drinking Early in Pregnancy May Harm Placenta, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Are You at Risk for an Exercise Injury? (HealthDay)
Heavy Kids May Suffer Worse Elbow Fractures (HealthDay)
Infections Rare in Outpatient Surgery Procedures, Study Finds (HealthDay)
More Breast Cancer Patients Choosing Reconstructive Surgery, Study Finds (HealthDay)
More Patients Are Checking Doctor-Rating Websites, Study Finds (HealthDay)
'Nerve Block' to Neck Might Help Ease Hot Flashes (HealthDay)
Newborns Fed Formula in Hospital Less Likely to Be Breast-Fed Later (HealthDay)
Sleep Apnea and WeightVideo (HealthDay)
Surgery Might Top Drugs as First Therapy for Irregular Heartbeat (HealthDay)

Monday, February 17Return to top

Beauty, Not Health May Spur Teens to Use Sunscreen (HealthDay)
Bullying May Have Lasting Health Effects on Kids (HealthDay)
Clues to Obesity Found in Infants (HealthDay)
Football Helmets Not Much Protection Against Hits to Side of The Head (HealthDay)
Genomics and Heart Disease (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Kids with ADHD May Benefit from 'Brain Wave' Training in School (HealthDay)
Lasting Effects of BullyingVideo (HealthDay)
More Specialists Question Safety of Testosterone Therapy for Older Men (HealthDay)
Mother's Voice on Special Pacifier Helps Preemies Learn to Eat (HealthDay)
No Need to Screen All Adults for Clogged Neck Arteries, Experts Say (HealthDay)
Scientists Get Closer to Rejuvenating Aging Muscles (HealthDay)
STD Education Must Start Long Before Kids Engage in Sex (HealthDay)
Stroke's Aftermath May Be Tougher on Women (HealthDay)

Saturday, February 15Return to top

Taking Care of Your Heart (HealthDay)

Friday, February 14Return to top

Alternative Test Better at Finding Potentially Dangerous Holes in the Heart (American Heart Association)
Aspirin and Cancer Prevention: What the Research Really Shows (American Cancer Society)
Can Vitamin C Ward Off Stroke? (HealthDay)
Fire-Safe Cigarette Law Reduces Home Fires (HealthDay)
Flu Hits Unvaccinated Hardest, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Food Price Hikes May Affect Those with Type 2 Diabetes (HealthDay)
Food Prices and DiabetesVideo (HealthDay)
Giving Magnesium to Stroke Victims Early Not Helpful (HealthDay)
Insertable Heart Monitor Finds Elusive Atrial Fibrillation After Unexplained Stroke (American Heart Association)
Many Stroke Survivors Resume Driving Without Testing (HealthDay)
Many U.S. Women Prescribed Narcotic Pain Meds During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Ovary Removal Might Raise Odds for Bone Loss, Heart Disease (HealthDay)
Sleep Apnea May Worsen Fatigue in MS Patients (HealthDay)
Supportive Mate a Good Match for Your Heart (HealthDay)
Three Groups Miss Out on Colon Cancer Survival Gains, Study Says (HealthDay)

Thursday, February 13Return to top

Blood Clot Risk Remains Higher Than Normal for at Least 12 Weeks After Women Deliver Babies (American Heart Association)
Common Infections May Increase Risk for Memory Decline (American Heart Association)
Could Infections Harm Memory in Older Adults? (HealthDay)
Dialysis Benefits Pregnant Women with Kidney Disease, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Few Americans Get Recommended Emergency Stroke Care (HealthDay)
Head, Neck Injury May Triple Younger People's Risk for Stroke (HealthDay)
Higher HIV Infection Rates Seen in Mental Health Patients (HealthDay)
Injected Gel Might Someday Help Treat Heart Failure (HealthDay)
Moderate Exercise Cuts Women's Stroke Risk, Helps Offset Increase Risk from Hormone Therapy (American Heart Association)
Moderate Exercise May Cut Women's Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
Rates of Indoor Tanning among Female High School Students Lowest in States with Multiple Restrictions on Youth Access (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Restless Sleep Linked to Widespread Pain in Older Adults (HealthDay)
Stroke Risk May Persist Longer Than Thought After Childbirth (HealthDay)
Video Games Might Help People with Dyslexia Learn to Read, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
Weather and Stroke RiskVideo (HealthDay)

Wednesday, February 12Return to top

Adding Uric Acid to Standard Stroke Clot Busters Reduces Stroke Disability (American Heart Association)
Annual Mammograms Don't Reduce Breast Cancer Deaths, Study Contends (HealthDay)
Clot Busters Limit Stroke Damage Despite Age, Stroke Severity (American Heart Association)
Cocaine May Increase Stroke Risk within 24 Hours of Use (American Heart Association)
Common Infections Linked to Stroke in Children; Vaccines May Reduce Risk (American Heart Association)
Could the Weather Affect Your Stroke Risk? (HealthDay)
Double Mastectomy May Benefit Some Women with Inherited Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
FDA Approves Imbruvica to Treat Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (Food and Drug Administration)
Having 2 Parents with Alzheimer's May Raise Risk of Early Brain Changes (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Staying Healthy Is a Family Affair (HealthDay)
Infection-Triggered Strokes Deadlier for Blacks, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Lymph Node Test a Good Strategy for Melanoma (HealthDay)
More Americans Getting High Blood Pressure Under Control: CDC (HealthDay)
New Drug Shows Promise for Restless Legs Syndrome (HealthDay)
Newly Discovered Gene May Shed Light on Certain Brain Disorders (HealthDay)
Obesity's Link to Type 2 Diabetes Not So Clear-Cut (HealthDay)
Quitting Smoking Linked to Better Mental Health in Study (HealthDay)
Sleep Apnea Common among Stroke-Related Brainstem Injuries (American Heart Association)
Weather Changes May Be Linked with Stroke Hospitalization, Death (American Heart Association)
Yearly Mammogram DebateVideo (HealthDay)
1 in 14 Women Worldwide Has Been Sexually Assaulted (HealthDay)

Tuesday, February 11Return to top

Dentists' Group Expands Recommended Use of Fluoride Toothpaste for Kids (HealthDay)
Early Treatment for Depression May Be Good for the Heart (HealthDay)
Gene Exam Might Predict Breast Cancer Progression (HealthDay)
Hepatitis B Screening Proposed for All High-Risk Adults (HealthDay)
Kidney Donation a Low-Risk Choice, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Partial HPV Vaccine Series May Help Prevent Genital Warts in Girls (HealthDay)
Preemie Birth Linked to Higher Insulin Levels in Kids (HealthDay)
Survey Finds Most Americans Misinformed about Heart Disease (HealthDay)
Teens' Stress Levels Rival Those of Adults, Survey Finds (HealthDay)
U.S. Officials Target Escalating Drug Overdoses (HealthDay)
Women Do Prefer Taller Guys, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Women, Middle Age and SexVideo (HealthDay)

Monday, February 10Return to top

Autism Costs Average $17,000 Yearly for Each Child, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Energy Drinks, Coffee Increasing Sources of Caffeine for Kids, CDC Says (HealthDay)
FDA Advisers Revisit Heart Risks Posed by Painkillers (HealthDay)
Fewer Heart Patients Now Dying from Heart Disease, Study Shows (HealthDay)
Is Technology Creating a World of Sickly Couch Potatoes? (HealthDay)
Kids and CaffeineVideo (HealthDay)
Low-Dose Statins Good Option for Some Heart Patients: Study (HealthDay)
Minority Health: Preventing High Blood Pressure (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
New Obesity Weapon: Kids Teaching Kids (HealthDay)
Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Poor Patients Might Benefit from Trained Helpers After Hospital Discharge (HealthDay)
Premature Babies Benefit from Adult Talk, Study Finds (HealthDay)
President's Panel Calls for More Girls, Boys to Get HPV Vaccine (HealthDay)
Scientists Spot 7 New Regions of DNA Tied to Type 2 Diabetes (HealthDay)
Sex Is Important to Many Midlife Women (HealthDay)
Study: Minimum Pricing for Alcohol Would Affect Poorer, High-Risk Drinkers (HealthDay)
Teen Pregnancy Rates Much Higher for Girls with Serious Mental Illness (HealthDay)
West Nile Virus Has Cost U.S. Nearly $800 Million: CDC (HealthDay)

Friday, February 7Return to top

Could People's Well-Being Affect Likelihood of Kidney Donation? (HealthDay)
Expanded DNA Testing Might Allow Personalized Breast Cancer Treatment (HealthDay)
Feeling in Control? You Might Live Longer (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Developing Frostbite (HealthDay)
'House' TV Series Leads to Real-Life Diagnosis (HealthDay)
Many Bipolar Patients Take Multiple Psychiatric Meds (HealthDay)
Many New Mothers Skip Important 6-Week Checkup, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Obesity May Raise Death Risk from Tongue Cancer (HealthDay)
Running Might Beat Walking for Breast Cancer Survivors (HealthDay)
Skin Cancer Risk Seen in Vietnam Vets Exposed to Agent Orange (HealthDay)
Stroke Prevention and WomenVideo (HealthDay)
Survival Rates Similar After Accidents, Acts of Violence (HealthDay)
Teens' Energy Drink Habit May Be Linked to Booze, Tobacco, Drug Use (HealthDay)

Thursday, February 6Return to top

Brain Study Explores 'Inner World' of Autism (HealthDay)
Could Low-Fat Yogurt Help Ward Off Diabetes? (HealthDay)
Daily Aspirin May Guard Against Ovarian Cancer (HealthDay)
Fever-Related Seizures in Kids Eased by Epilepsy Drug (HealthDay)
Infants' Response to Talking Faces May Be Clue to Autism (HealthDay)
Kidney Injury During Surgery Tied to Risk of Heart Problems (HealthDay)
Many U.S. Adults Not Getting Key Vaccines: CDC (HealthDay)
New Guidelines for Reducing Stroke Risks Unique to Women (American Heart Association)
NIH Study Finds Regular Aspirin Use May Reduce Ovarian Cancer RiskFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)
Only 1 in 3 HIV-Infected Black Americans Gets Effective Treatment (HealthDay)
Premature Babies and Adult Sleep ApneaVideo (HealthDay)
Psychotherapy May Be Effective Alternate Treatment for Schizophrenia, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Schizophrenia Linked to Pregnancy Complications, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
Scientists Generate Insulin-Producing Cells in Diabetic Mice (HealthDay)
Voice Changes May Follow 'Nose Job' in Some Patients (HealthDay)
Want to Keep the Weight Off? Weekday Meals May Be Key (HealthDay)

Wednesday, February 5Return to top

Amputee 'Feels' Objects with Prosthetic Hand (HealthDay)
Boosting Access to Healthier Grocery Stores Might Not Improve Eating Habits (HealthDay)
China's New Bird Flu Might Put People At Risk, Report Says (HealthDay)
CVS Caremark to Stop Selling Tobacco Products (HealthDay)
Fatal Car Crashes Involving Pot Use Have Tripled in U.S., Study Finds (HealthDay)
Health Tip: If You've Been Diagnosed with Pre-Diabetes (HealthDay)
High Blood Pressure and Heart DiseaseVideo (HealthDay)
Intravenous Vitamin C May Boost Chemo's Cancer-Fighting Power (HealthDay)
It's Still Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Vaccine (Food and Drug Administration)
Male Cancer Survivors May Live Longer If They Exercise (HealthDay)
New Weight-Loss Surgery May Not Ease Chronic Heartburn (HealthDay)
Preemie Breathing Problems Might Linger in Adulthood (HealthDay)
Preventing and Detecting Skin Cancer in People of Color (American Academy of Dermatology)
Ready to Get in Shape? Ease into Exercise, Experts Say (HealthDay)
Risk of Depression May Rise with Too Much or Too Little Sleep (HealthDay)
Shivering, Like Exercise, May Help Boost Weight Loss (HealthDay)
Shy Kids Might Not Have Difficulty with Language (HealthDay)
When Times Are Tough, People Cut Down on Doctor Visits (HealthDay)

Tuesday, February 4Return to top

Another Win for the Mediterranean-Style Diet (HealthDay)
Climate Change Predicted to Boost Heat-Related Deaths (HealthDay)
Controlling Blood Pressure, Cholesterol May Not Boost Brain Health for Diabetics (HealthDay)
Decline of Antibiotic Use Among Kids Seems to Be Leveling Off (HealthDay)
Expectant Mothers' Colds May Affect Baby (HealthDay)
Eye Condition in Preemies Hints at Risk for Later Disabilities (HealthDay)
'Gastric Banding' Patients Often Have Dietary Issues, Study Finds (HealthDay)
High Blood Pressure in Young Adults Could Mean Heart Trouble in Middle Age (HealthDay)
Infants at Highest Risk for Childhood Burns (HealthDay)
Low Vitamin D Could Up Risk for Birth Complication (HealthDay)
Many Young Americans with HIV Delay Treatment (HealthDay)
NIH, Industry and Non-Profits Join Forces to Speed Validation of Disease TargetsFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institutes of Health)
Only Close Family History Needed for Cancer Risk Assessment (HealthDay)
Pregnancy and Pain RelieversVideo (HealthDay)

Monday, February 3Return to top

Added Sugar in Diet Tied to Death Risk from Heart Trouble (HealthDay)
Adding Chemotherapy Following Radiation Treatment Improves Survival for Adults with Low-Grade GliomasFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)
At-Home Stool Test for Colon Cancer Called Accurate, But Not Foolproof (HealthDay)
Avoid Antibiotics in Pill Form for 'Swimmer's Ear,' New Guidelines Say (HealthDay)
Babies Born to Moms Over 35 May Have Lower Risk for Certain Birth Defects (HealthDay)
Black Children, Teens More Likely to Return to Hospital for Asthma (HealthDay)
Body's Immune System Destroys Would-Be Cancer Cells Daily (HealthDay)
Could Probiotics Be the Next Big Thing in Acne and Rosacea Treatments? (American Academy of Dermatology)
Different Bacteria Levels Seen in Women Who Give Preterm Birth (HealthDay)
Embryo Selection May Help Prevent Some Inherited Disorders (HealthDay)
Epidural May Beat Patient-Controlled Painkiller for Childbirth, Study Finds (HealthDay)
FDA Will Review Safety of Testosterone Therapy (HealthDay)
First Evidence-Based Diagnostic Criteria Published for Temporomandibular DisordersFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
Gay Teen Boys More Likely to Use Muscle-Building Steroids (HealthDay)
HPV Shot Doesn't Encourage Sexual Activity in Young Girls (HealthDay)
Ibuprofen, Aleve Won't Raise Miscarriage Risk (HealthDay)
Many Parents of Obese Children Underestimate Their Weight (HealthDay)
More Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's Risk (HealthDay)
NIH Study Offers Insight into Why Cancer Incidence Increases with AgeFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
Over-the-Counter Acne Products Can Have Benefits and a Place on Their Medicine Shelf (American Academy of Dermatology)
Poor Teenage Salt HabitsVideo (HealthDay)
Study Ties Home Births to Higher Infant Death Rates (HealthDay)
U.S. Teens Eat Too Much Salt, Hiking Obesity Risk (HealthDay)
10 Reasons to Get Vaccinated (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Sunday, February 2Return to top

A Survival Guide for Winter's Threats (HealthDay)

January 2014

Friday, January 31Return to top

A Challenge At Work Might Ease Autism Symptoms in Adults (HealthDay)
Abused Women Vulnerable to Unsafe Sex Practices (HealthDay)
Alcohol Tied to Domestic Violence on College Campuses (HealthDay)
Blood Test Might Help Tell When Peanut Allergy Is Gone (HealthDay)
CDC to Launch Latest Graphic Anti-Smoking Campaign (HealthDay)
Childhood Cancer Report Brings Mixed News (HealthDay)
College Drinking May Aggravate PTSD Symptoms (HealthDay)
Facts and Figures Report Outlines Progress and Challenges in Childhood Cancer (American Cancer Society)
For Many Women, Hot Flashes Last 10 Years or More After Menopause (HealthDay)
Many College Students Fear Going Hungry At Some Point (HealthDay)
Possible Gap Seen in Adult Care for Childhood Cancer Survivors (HealthDay)
Surviving the ColdVideo (HealthDay)

Thursday, January 30Return to top

Aspirin Might Help Treat Brain Tumor Tied to Hearing Loss (HealthDay)
Baby May Help Keep Couples with Fertility Problems Together (HealthDay)
Calling Obesity a Disease May Have 'Boomerang Effect' (HealthDay)
Doctors May Need to Revise How They Evaluate Breast Biopsy Results (HealthDay)
Drivers Often Unaware of Motorcycles, Raising Crash Risk (HealthDay)
Gradual Exposure to Peanuts May Help Some Allergic Kids (HealthDay)
How Your Brain 'Hears' Speech (HealthDay)
Nipple Aspirate Test Is No Substitute for Mammogram (Food and Drug Administration)
Overweight in KindergartenVideo (HealthDay)
Patients May Have to Compete with Computers for Doctors' Attention (HealthDay)
Postmenopausal Estrogen Therapy Tied to Lower Glaucoma Risk (HealthDay)
Shoulder Replacement May Help for Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis (HealthDay)
Study Finds Tonsillectomy Just as Safe for Adults as Kids (HealthDay)
Video Game Teaches Kids about Stroke Symptoms (American Heart Association)
Video Game Teaches Kids How to Spot a Stroke (HealthDay)

Wednesday, January 29Return to top

Could Antioxidants Speed Up Cancer Progression? (HealthDay)
Drivers with ADHD May Be At Higher Risk for Serious Crashes (HealthDay)
Early Childhood Memories May Fade Long Before Childhood Is Over (HealthDay)
High Estrogen Levels Plus Diabetes May Boost Dementia Risk (HealthDay)
Kids Unlikely to Outgrow 'Baby Fat' (HealthDay)
Lower Obesity Rates Due to Better Diets, Not Economy (HealthDay)
New Way to Create Embryonic Stem Cells Discovered (HealthDay)
Prevention of the Flu (Department of Health and Human Services)
Smartphone Apps for Diabetes: Do They Really Work? (HealthDay)
Smartphones for Nighttime WorkVideo (HealthDay)
TCGA Bladder Cancer Study Reveals Potential Drug Targets, Similarities to Several CancersFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Human Genome Research Institute)
Testosterone Therapy Might Increase Heart Attack Risk (HealthDay)
Treatment Often Inadequate for Children with Anxiety Disorders, Study Finds (HealthDay)
1 in 3 Americans Has Used Tanning Beds, Upping Skin Cancer Risk (HealthDay)

Tuesday, January 28Return to top

Amnesia Patient's Brain Helps Illuminate How Memory Works (HealthDay)
Falls Top Car Crashes as Leading Cause of U.S. Spinal Injuries (HealthDay)
Gut Bacteria in Preemies Altered by Hospital Stay, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Antiviral Can Help Manage Flu (HealthDay)
Hearing Loss Tied to Faster Brain Shrinkage with Age (HealthDay)
Kids Who Undergo Heart Transplant Living Longer (HealthDay)
Most Supermarket Coupons Promote Junk Food, Sugary Drinks (HealthDay)
Number of Nurses Who Smoke Is Down (HealthDay)
Premature Birth Linked to Asthma, Wheezing in Childhood (HealthDay)
Preventing and Treating the Common ColdVideo (HealthDay)
Sleep Apnea Common After Spinal Cord Injury, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Monday, January 27Return to top

Childhood Events Tied to Slow Recovery from Depression Later (HealthDay)
Cops on Night Shift At Higher Risk of Serious Injury (HealthDay)
DDT Exposure May Raise Alzheimer's Risk (HealthDay)
Hand Washing, Zinc May Ward Off Colds (HealthDay)
HPV Vaccination Rates Might Rise If More Docs Recommended It (HealthDay)
Kids Bullied During Gym Class May Stop Exercising (HealthDay)
Large Families and Language DevelopmentVideo (HealthDay)
Music Therapy May Help Teens with Cancer Cope (HealthDay)
Risk for MS Among Patients' Relatives Not as High as Thought (HealthDay)
'Sensitive' Older Sibling May Help Boost Preschoolers' Language Skills (HealthDay)
Third Deep Freeze Sweeps Across Country (HealthDay)
Twenty U.S. Kids Hospitalized Each Day for Gun Injuries (HealthDay)
Yoga May Reduce Fatigue, Inflammation in Breast Cancer Survivors (HealthDay)

Friday, January 24Return to top

Adults with Diabetes Need a Flu Shot (HealthDay)
'Doctor, Please Review This Checklist Before My Surgery' (HealthDay)
ERs Not Curbing Overuse of Antibiotics, Study Reveals (HealthDay)
Fast Food and Childhood ObesityVideo (HealthDay)
First Trimester Appears Crucial for Baby's Heart Health (HealthDay)
Let Your Nose Guide You to Less Fatty Foods (HealthDay)
My Father's Keeper: Caring for a Parent with Dementia (HealthDay)
Reducing Sodium in Restaurant Foods is an Opportunity for Choice (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Risk of Glaucoma Blindness Drops by Half (HealthDay)
Shoulders Take a Pounding in High School Football (HealthDay)
Type 2 Diabetes Is Often a Family Affair (HealthDay)
Vitamin D Supplements Don't Help Your Health: Review (HealthDay)

Thursday, January 23Return to top

Dental Insurance Doesn't Guarantee People Will Care for Their Teeth (HealthDay)
First-Time Cesarean Rates Dipped in 2012: CDC (HealthDay)
Fish Oil and Brain PowerVideo (HealthDay)
For Seniors with Dementia, the Choice to Live Alone Can Be a Risky One (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Some Foods Aren't Safe for Toddlers (HealthDay)
Hormone Therapy May Cut Risk of Repeat Joint Replacement Surgery in Women (HealthDay)
Is He the Impatient Type? Check His Eyes (HealthDay)
Minority Patients Less Likely to Stick with Heart Attack Meds (HealthDay)
NIH Research Network Finds Many Youth Have High Levels of HIVFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
NIH Scientists Map Genetic Changes That Drive Tumors in a Common Pediatric Soft-Tissue CancerFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)
Radiation Before Surgery May Improve Survival from Rare Lung Cancer (HealthDay)
Scientists ID New Genes Linked to Belly Fat (HealthDay)
Shopping Carts Can Pose Big Danger to Little Kids (HealthDay)
Texas Woman's Death Highlights Danger of Overlooking Dengue Fever (HealthDay)

Wednesday, January 22Return to top

'Buzzed' Drivers Who Are Under Legal Limit to Blame in Many Fatal Crashes (HealthDay)
Children Who Lose Close Relative At Risk of Mental Problems (HealthDay)
Could Turning Down the Thermostat Help You Lose Weight? (HealthDay)
Dissolving 'Scaffolds' Could Help Treat Leg Artery Disease (HealthDay)
Fish Oil Might Guard Against Loss of Brain Cells (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Develop a Family Communication Plan (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Losing Weight? Reduce Your Risk of Gallstones (HealthDay)
Hospital Safety Improves for Heart Patients, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Much More Must Be Done to Lower Smoking Rates, Experts Say (HealthDay)
New Diagnosis Rules Could Lead to Drop in Autism Numbers (HealthDay)
Older Patients May Fare Better in Trauma Centers That Treat More of Their Peers (HealthDay)
Sitting and Cardiac ConcernsVideo (HealthDay)
Smog Linked to Higher Heart Attack Risk (HealthDay)
Synthetic Pot Tied to Surge of Emergency Cases (HealthDay)
Texting While Walking a Dangerous Combination (HealthDay)
Timing of Heart Attack Tied to Death Risk (HealthDay)
Trends in Adverse Events: AHRQ Study Finds a Decline in Adverse Events for Heart Attack, Heart Failure Patients (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Vitamin D Levels Linked to Parkinson's Symptoms (HealthDay)
Wealthier Women More Likely to Use Fertility Services: CDC (HealthDay)

Tuesday, January 21Return to top

Blood Test Might Help Spot Pancreatic Cancer Early (HealthDay)
Chocolate, Tea, Berries May Cut Diabetes Risk (HealthDay)
Exercising More, Sitting Less Reduces Heart Failure Risk in Men (American Heart Association)
Firearm Access AlertVideo (HealthDay)
Genes May Be to Blame for Hard-to-Handle Toddlers (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Deal with Chronic Pain (HealthDay)
Implanted Devices Might Someday Run on Energy from Nearby Organs (HealthDay)
Mediterranean Diet May Lower Risk of Clogged Leg Arteries (HealthDay)
No Rise of PTSD Seen in Children with Cancer (HealthDay)
Quinoa May Be Safe Grain for People with Celiac Disease (HealthDay)
Sleep During the Day May Throw Genes into Disarray (HealthDay)
Time for Docs to Ditch the White Coat? (HealthDay)
Too Much Sitting May Raise Heart Failure Risk for Men (HealthDay)

Monday, January 20Return to top

Concussions Common in Middle School Girls Playing Soccer (HealthDay)
Despite New Rules, Injuries Still Costly for NHL, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Disinfectants Can't Defeat Salmonella in Food-Processing Plants (HealthDay)
Extra Zzz's in Morning May Help Teens Stay Alert in Class (HealthDay)
Progress Against Cancer May Be Greater Than Thought (HealthDay)
Sunlight Might Be Good for Your Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
Testing for Smoke Exposure May Predict Rehospitalization for Asthma (HealthDay)
Tonsils TalkVideo (HealthDay)
U.S. Children's Hospitals Vary Widely in Tonsillectomy Care (HealthDay)
Vitamin D May Slow Multiple Sclerosis, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
Your Brain Structure May Influence Pain Tolerance (HealthDay)
Zest for Life Can Be a Moving Experience (HealthDay)

Sunday, January 19Return to top

Walk, but Stay Safe: Tips for Pedestrians (HealthDay)

Saturday, January 18Return to top

Many Asthma Patients Don't Stick to Treatment Plan, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Friday, January 17Return to top

Americans Eating Better, Cutting Calories: USDA (HealthDay)
Could Ecstasy Help People with Anxiety, PTSD? (HealthDay)
Fast Food Not Major Culprit in Kids' Obesity (HealthDay)
Hepatitis C Rates Vary Among U.S. Hispanic Groups (HealthDay)
Many Who Could Benefit From HPV Vaccine Unaware It Is Effective (American Cancer Society)
More Prisons Helping Inmates Enroll in Medicaid At Release (HealthDay)
Smoking While Pregnant Raises Baby's Risk of Cleft Palate, Cleft Lip (HealthDay)
Statin Therapy May Prevent Delirium in Critically Ill Patients (HealthDay)
Surgeon General Report Says 5.6 Million U.S. Children Will Die Prematurely Unless Current Smoking Rates Drop (Department of Health and Human Services)
Too Much Sitting May Be Harmful for Older Women (HealthDay)
Truck Drivers Top List of Overweight Workers (HealthDay)
Unhealthy Discounts?Video (HealthDay)
U.S. Health Officials Urge Renewed Fight to Stamp Out Cigarette Use (HealthDay)
Vitamin D Supplements May Help Ease Fibromyalgia Pain (HealthDay)

Thursday, January 16Return to top

Alcohol, Middle Age and MemoryVideo (HealthDay)
Do Diet Drinks Make You Eat More? (HealthDay)
Drug Abusers at Risk for Suicidal Thoughts, Survey Finds (HealthDay)
Easier Way for Doctors to Identify Substance Abuse? (HealthDay)
Gene Therapy May Restore Sight in People with Rare Blinding Disease (HealthDay)
Gluten-Free Diet May Help Protect Bones in People with Celiac Disease (HealthDay)
Hormone Therapy Does Not Lead to Dementia (Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)
Media Focus on Obesity May Backfire for Some Women (HealthDay)
Obesity May Shorten Lives by Almost 4 Years (HealthDay)
Paying Attention to Blood Vessel Health in Alzheimer's Disease (Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)
Postpartum Depression Often Linked to Long-Term Woes, Review Suggests (HealthDay)
Some Wart Removers Are Flammable (Food and Drug Administration)
U.S. Smoking Rates Drop to Historic Lows: CDC (HealthDay)

Wednesday, January 15Return to top

Antidepressants in Pregnancy Tied to Slight Risk of Lung Disorder in Babies (HealthDay)
As Weight Rises in People with Diabetes, So Does Death Risk (HealthDay)
Ban on Chemicals Lowers Human Exposures, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Both Sides of Brain Involved in Speech, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Brain Injuries May Raise Risk of Early Death (HealthDay)
Chemical ExposureVideo (HealthDay)
Experts Urge 'Seismic Shift' in Approach to Better U.S. Health Care (HealthDay)
FDA Unit Pursues Illegal Web Pharmacies (Food and Drug Administration)
FDA Warns Against Prescription Drugs with High Levels of Acetaminophen (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Is Baby in Pain? (HealthDay)
Kids' Ear Infections Cost U.S. Health System Nearly $3B Annually (HealthDay)
Most with Hepatitis C May Soon Find Hope in New Treatments (HealthDay)
Precancerous Cells on Cervix Tied to Higher Risk of Disease, Death (HealthDay)
Primary Care Providers May Balk At Giving Teens Antidepressants (HealthDay)
Veteran Firefighters May Develop Heat Resistance (HealthDay)

Tuesday, January 14Return to top

Alternative Therapies Widely Used for Autism (HealthDay)
Are Teen Brains Hyper-Wired for Rewards? (HealthDay)
Cervical Cancer Screening Found to Benefit Older Women in New Study (HealthDay)
Children and Life SatisfactionVideo (HealthDay)
City Parks Boost Mood, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
Common Infant Vaccine Tied to Slight Rise in Risk for Bowel Complication (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Avoid Spreading the Common Cold (HealthDay)
New Study Challenges Dyslexia-Brain Changes Link (HealthDay)
NIH Study: Research-Based Strategies Help Reduce Underage DrinkingFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
Post-Surgical Tests Might Help Spot Colon Cancer's Return (HealthDay)
Sight, Sound Out of Sync in Kids with Autism, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Smoking in Pregnancy Tied to Later Nicotine Addiction in Daughters (HealthDay)
When a Common Cold Becomes More Dangerous for Kids (HealthDay)

Monday, January 13Return to top

Are You at High Risk for Serious Illness from Flu? (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Assaults At Schools Send 90,000 Kids to ER Each Year (HealthDay)
Cognitive Training Shows Staying PowerFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Aging)
Fear of Being Too Skinny May Put Teen Boys at Risk for Depression, Steroid Use (American Psychological Association)
Health Tip: Stop Stress (HealthDay)
Marketing of Unhealthy Foods Still Common in U.S. Schools (HealthDay)
Medical Tourism - Getting Medical Care in Another Country (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Minorities, Poor More Likely to Be Diagnosed with Advanced Thyroid Cancer (HealthDay)
Parenthood for All? You've Got to Be Kid-Ding, Many Say (HealthDay)
Preservative in Baby Wipes Linked to Rashes in Some Children (HealthDay)
Probiotic Drops Might Ease Colic (HealthDay)
Protect Your Daughters from Cervical Cancer (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
School Violence and ER VisitsVideo (HealthDay)
Students Smoke Weed Despite Drug Testing At Schools, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Study Spots Growing Disparity in U.S. Teen Obesity Problem (HealthDay)
U.S. Panel Urges Diabetes Screening for All Pregnant Women (HealthDay)
Your Daily Coffee Just Might Jolt Your Memory (HealthDay)

Sunday, January 12Return to top

Ease into A Workout Program to Prevent Injuries (HealthDay)

Saturday, January 11Return to top

Ear Tubes May Not Have Long-Term Benefits for Kids with Ear Infections (HealthDay)

Friday, January 10Return to top

A-Fib Doesn't Mean You're Banished to the Sidelines (HealthDay)
Aging Brains Can Still Make 'Childlike' Connections (HealthDay)
Certain Childhood Fractures May Signal Low Bone Density (HealthDay)
Gene Therapy May Hold Promise for Advanced Parkinson's Disease (HealthDay)
HHS Srengthens Community Living Options for Older Americans and People with Disabilities (Department of Health and Human Services)
Less Variety in Babies' Gut Bacteria May Lead to Asthma Risk (HealthDay)
U.S. Flu Cases Continue to Climb (HealthDay)

Thursday, January 9Return to top

Bedbugs Love a Crowd, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Could Stem Cells Cure Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis? (HealthDay)
Death Rate After Hip, Knee Replacements Has Dropped Sharply (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Don't Think of Exercise as a Chore (HealthDay)
Mouse Study May Explain Link Between Clogged Arteries, Immune Dysfunction (HealthDay)
New Drug Combo Might Help Older, Sicker Patients with Leukemia (HealthDay)
Recession Triggered Wave of Health Worries, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Treating Migraine HeadachesVideo (HealthDay)
U.S. Lung Cancer Rates Continue to Drop: CDC (HealthDay)

Wednesday, January 8Return to top

Cancer Prevention Guidelines Seem to Pay Off for Older Women (HealthDay)
Chest Implant Might Help with Hard-To-Treat Sleep Apnea (HealthDay)
Fitness in Teen Years May Guard Against Heart Trouble Later (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Is Your Baby Eating Enough? (HealthDay)
Just 1 in 4 U.S. Teens Gets Enough Exercise (HealthDay)
Liquid Tamiflu for Kids in Short Supply (HealthDay)
NIH Makes Palliative Care More Attainable for Pediatric Patients and Their FamiliesFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Nursing Research)
Power of Suggestion Revealed in Study of Migraine Drug (HealthDay)
Premature 'Water Breaking' During Pregnancy Linked to Bacteria (HealthDay)
Prepare Your Family for Flu Season 2013-2014 (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Quitting Saves LivesVideo (HealthDay)
Racial Disparities in Deaths After Heart Surgery Tied to Hospital Quality (HealthDay)
Study Weighs Safety of Epilepsy Drugs in Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Tight Blood Sugar Control Might Not Help All Critically Ill Kids (HealthDay)
Ultramarathoners: How's Their Health? (HealthDay)
Use Certain Laxatives with Caution (Food and Drug Administration)
VA Program Reduces MRSA Germ Cases At Long-Term Care Centers (HealthDay)
When It Comes to Heart Transplants, Size May Matter Most (HealthDay)
Whites More Likely to Undergo Weight-Loss Surgery (HealthDay)

Tuesday, January 7Return to top

Autism and Complimentary Alternative MedicineVideo (HealthDay)
Breast-Feeding Might Reduce Moms' Odds of Rheumatoid Arthritis (HealthDay)
Chantix Helped People with Mental Illness Quit Smoking Longer in Study (HealthDay)
Drug Duo Might Help Smokers Quit Better Than Single Med (HealthDay)
Half-Century of Smoking Prevention Extended 8 Million Lives (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Food Safety During a Power Outage (HealthDay)
Kids' Suicide Risk Similar for All Newer Antidepressants (HealthDay)
Labeling Food with 'Stop' or 'Go' Colors Might Spur Healthier Diet (HealthDay)
Preemies' 'Excessive' Crying Tied to Risk of Behavior Problems Later (HealthDay)
Study Suggests Link Between Domestic Violence, Abortions (HealthDay)
Temporary Fever May Occur When Kids Under 2 Get 2 Shots at Once (HealthDay)
U.S. Cancer Deaths Decline Again (HealthDay)

Monday, January 6Return to top

Americans Living Longer Than Ever: CDC (HealthDay)
Childhood Cancer Survivors a Growing Patient Population (HealthDay)
Gene Might Be Linked to Sleep Disorder Narcolepsy (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Why Keep a Health Journal? (HealthDay)
High Blood Pressure May Be Worse for Women (HealthDay)
High Praise Might Backfire on Kids with Low Self-Esteem (HealthDay)
Hypothermia and Older AdultsFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Aging)
Many Hispanic Women Unaware of Heart Disease Risk Factors (HealthDay)
Meditation May Reduce Mild Depression, Anxiety (HealthDay)
Mediterranean Diet Alone May Lower Diabetes Risk (HealthDay)
Power Down to Speed Concussion Recovery (HealthDay)
Sexting Leads to Sex?Video (HealthDay)
The Cold, Hard Truth about Surviving Bitter Winter Weather (HealthDay)
Workplace Wellness Programs Work (HealthDay)
20 Percent of Seventh Graders Have 'Sexted' (HealthDay)

Saturday, January 4Return to top

No Harm Done from 'Scoop and Run' Police Transport Policy (HealthDay)

Friday, January 3Return to top

Daycare Surfaces May Hold Germs Longer Than Thought (HealthDay)
E-Cigarettes: Separating Fiction from Fact (HealthDay)
Got Stage Fright? Get Excited (HealthDay)
Greater Health Spending Helps Men More Than Women, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Don't Take Too Much Acetaminophen (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Stock Your Car for Winter Weather (HealthDay)
How Does It Make You Feel?Video (HealthDay)
It's Cold - Follow Red Cross Safety Tips When Heating Your Home (American Red Cross)
Keep Your Toddler's Body Clock in Mind At Bedtime (HealthDay)
Severe Mental Illness Tied to Higher Rates of Substance UseFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
Slow Eating Might Help Curb Calories (HealthDay)
Younger Adults Who've Had Shingles May Face Higher Stroke Risk (HealthDay)

Thursday, January 2Return to top

Big Cigarette Tax Hikes Might Prevent 200 Million Deaths in a Century (HealthDay)
Can Bacterial Infections During Pregnancy Raise Autism Risk? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Stress in Check (HealthDay)
Hormone Takes the High Out of Weed, Rodent Study Finds (HealthDay)
Many Women Still Have Pain One Year After Breast Cancer Surgery (HealthDay)
Medicaid Use May Boost ER Visits, Study in Oregon Suggests (HealthDay)
Novel Osteoporosis Drug Could Change Treatment: Study (HealthDay)
Quitting Smoking May Cut Cataract Risk (HealthDay)
Smoking Tied to Higher Post-Op Medical Costs (HealthDay)
Study: Kids with ADHD, Aggression May Benefit from 2nd Med (HealthDay)
Teen Drivers Become Distracted Quickly (HealthDay)
Teen Driving and Dangerous DistractionsVideo (HealthDay)

Wednesday, January 1Return to top

Drivers Engaged in Other Tasks about 10 Percent of the TimeFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Health Tip: New Mom, Protect Your Back (HealthDay)
When Winter Fun Isn't So Fun (HealthDay)

December 2013

Tuesday, December 31Return to top

Daily High-Dose Vitamin E Might Delay Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Teens Need Enough Sleep (HealthDay)
Many Teens Don't Discuss Their Sex Life At Annual Checkup (HealthDay)
The Best New Year's Resolutions Are Those You Can Keep (HealthDay)

Monday, December 30Return to top

Eating Speed and WeightVideo (HealthDay)
Peer Pressure May Influence Your Food Choices (HealthDay)
People Worldwide May Feel Mind-Body Connections in Same Way (HealthDay)
Underactive Thyroid Not Linked to Memory Problems (HealthDay)
Unhealthy Cholesterol Levels Might Raise Alzheimer's Risk (HealthDay)
U.S. Panel Backs Routine Lung CT Scans for Older, Heavy Smokers (HealthDay)
What Yoga Can and Can't Do for You (HealthDay)

Sunday, December 29Return to top

Tips to Jump-Start Your New Year's Resolutions (HealthDay)

Friday, December 27Return to top

Cancer Patients Vulnerable to Complications from Flu (HealthDay)
Counselors Give Smokers Best Chance to Quit (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Staying Safe During Winter Weather (HealthDay)
New Year, New YouVideo (HealthDay)
Portable Bed Rails Can Pose Safety Hazard, FDA Says (HealthDay)
Secure Your Prescription Drugs When Hosting Holiday Parties: Experts (HealthDay)
Total Smoking Bans Work Better Than Halfway Measures (HealthDay)

Thursday, December 26Return to top

Concussions Linked to Alzheimer's Risk in Study (HealthDay)
Don't Let Migraines Ruin Your Holidays (HealthDay)
Flu Vaccine and Gender DifferencesVideo (HealthDay)
H1N1 Flu Spreading in South-Central U.S. (HealthDay)
Substance-Abuse Treatment Often Tough to Find for Medicaid Patients (HealthDay)
Surgery with Follow-Up Radiation Best for Tongue Cancer: Study (HealthDay)
U.S. Spends 5 Times More Than U.K. on Antibiotics for Kids (HealthDay)

Wednesday, December 25Return to top

Food Safety Counts, Especially During the Holiday Season (HealthDay)

Tuesday, December 24Return to top

Big Strides in Battle Against Pediatric AIDS (HealthDay)
Therapy That Confronts Trauma of Sexual Abuse Helped Teen Girls with PTSD (HealthDay)

Monday, December 23Return to top

Acupuncture and Breast CancerVideo (HealthDay)
Acupuncture No Better Than 'Sham' Version in Breast-Cancer Drug Study (HealthDay)
Black Women Have Higher Rates of High Blood Pressure (American Heart Association)
Common Colds: Protect Yourself and Others (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Drunk Driving Can Make Holiday Season Deadly (HealthDay)
Eating More Nuts During Pregnancy Might Help Prevent Allergies in Kids (HealthDay)
Enzyme That Produces Melatonin Originated 500 Million Years Ago, NIH Study ShowsFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Experts Lay Out Options for Menopause Symptoms (HealthDay)
Getting Excited Helps with Performance Anxiety More Than Trying to Calm Down (American Psychological Association)
Girls' Brain Connectivity Happens Sooner Than for Boys (HealthDay)
Keep the Holidays Merry for Kids with Diabetes (HealthDay)
Make a Healthy New Year's Resolution … for Your Pets (American Veterinary Medical Association)
Only High-Risk Women Need Breast Cancer Gene Test: Experts (HealthDay)
Revised Autism Screening Tool Offers More Precise AssessmentFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Study Finds Black Women Most Likely to Have High Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
Too Few Americans Aware of Their High Blood Pressure (HealthDay)

Saturday, December 21Return to top

Tips for Safe Winter Workouts (HealthDay)

Friday, December 20Return to top

Cancer, the Flu, and You (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Early Elective Childbirth May Raise Health Risks for Babies, Moms (HealthDay)
Fiber-Rich Foods May Cut Your Risk of Heart Disease (HealthDay)
Insights Gained into Tourette Syndrome (HealthDay)
Luggage-Lifting Tips for Safe Travels (HealthDay)
Simple Steps Could Keep People with Dementia at Home Longer (HealthDay)
Walk More to Cut Heart Attack and Stroke Risk, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
Why Teens SextVideo (HealthDay)
1 in 6 Fathers Doesn't Live with His Kids: CDC (HealthDay)

Thursday, December 19Return to top

Americans Still Eat Too Much Salt: CDC (HealthDay)
Antidepressants and AutismVideo (HealthDay)
Anxiety Linked to Higher Long-Term Risk of Stroke (American Heart Association)
As Body Weight Rises, So Do Health Costs, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Many with Diabetes Don't Realize Disease Can Harm Vision (HealthDay)
Most Women on Kidney Dialysis OK with Their Sex Lives (HealthDay)
Old-Age Specialists May Boost Recovery Among Injured Seniors (HealthDay)
Pop Songs May Awaken Fond Memories for Brain-Damaged Patients (HealthDay)
Study: Black Women Lose Less Weight Than White Women on Same Diet (HealthDay)
Study Finds Widespread Contamination in Chicken (HealthDay)
Teens Who 'Sext' Don't Dwell on Consequences (HealthDay)
Warfarin May Up Stroke Risk in Those with Irregular Heartbeat (HealthDay)
Your New Year Quit Smoking Plan (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Wednesday, December 18Return to top

Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism (HealthDay)
Certain Blood Proteins Higher in People Prone to Outbursts of Rage (HealthDay)
Could Deep Brain Stimulation Make Parkinson's Patients Better Drivers? (HealthDay)
First Reports of Chikungunya in Western Hemisphere (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Heart Disease Linked with Dementia in Older Postmenopausal Women (American Heart Association)
Many Americans Don't Receive Preventive Dental Care: Survey (HealthDay)
Modest Weight Loss May Reduce Heart Disease, Diabetes in Middle-Aged Women (American Heart Association)
New Blood Pressure Guidelines Raise the Bar for Taking Medications (HealthDay)
New Insights into Sleeping Disorder Narcolepsy (HealthDay)
Obese Kids Might Have Higher Levels of Stress Hormone (HealthDay)
Obesity Tied to Decline in Kidney Function (HealthDay)
Review Finds Weight-Loss Surgery Safe and Effective (HealthDay)
Sedentary Behavior and Your HealthVideo (HealthDay)
Sixty Percent of 12th Graders Do Not View Regular Marijuana Use as HarmfulFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
'Stress Gene' Might Raise Odds for Heart Attack, Death, Study Shows (HealthDay)
Taking Drug to Prevent HIV Doesn't Seem to Encourage Risk-Taking (HealthDay)
80 Percent of Cancer Docs Have Faced Drug Shortages (HealthDay)

Tuesday, December 17Return to top

Annual Report to the NationVideo (HealthDay)
Brain Chemicals May Signal Which Preemies Will Have Delays (HealthDay)
Deadly MERS Virus Detected in Camels (HealthDay)
E. Coli 'Superbug' May Pose Major Health Threat (HealthDay)
Ear Acupuncture May Hold Promise for Weight Loss (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Avoid Food Poisoning During Holiday Travel (HealthDay)
Many ADHD Drugs Linked to Painful Erections: FDA (HealthDay)
NIH, NFL Team Up to Take on Concussion Research (HealthDay)
Older Women May Spend Two-Thirds of Their Day Sitting (HealthDay)
Rural Cancer Survivors May Retire Sooner, Get Less Paid Disability (HealthDay)
Study Questions Safety of Common Anesthesia Drug (HealthDay)
Type of Surgical Anesthesia Might Influence Prostate Cancer's Return (HealthDay)
Typical Gum Disease Treatments Won't Help Ease Diabetes, Study Finds (HealthDay)

Monday, December 16Return to top

Bad Night's Sleep May Raise Blood Pressure in Kids (HealthDay)
Brain Scan Study Suggests 'Pothead' Stereotype Might Be Real (HealthDay)
Cervical Cancer: The Preventable Gynecologic Cancer (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Common Blood Pressure Meds May Cut Risk of Early Death in Kidney Patients (HealthDay)
Diabetes Drug Metformin Tied to Slight Weight Loss in Obese Kids (HealthDay)
Doctor's View of Hospice Influences Talks with Patients, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Doctors Warn Against Raw Milk for Kids, Pregnant Women (HealthDay)
Experts: Don't Waste Your Money on Multivitamins (HealthDay)
FDA Taking Closer Look at 'Antibacterial' Soap (Food and Drug Administration)
Health Tip: Holiday Safety Suggestions (HealthDay)
Health Tip: How Diabetes Affects Oral Health (HealthDay)
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Decline: Report (HealthDay)

Sunday, December 15Return to top

Tips for Tackling Winter Allergy Triggers (HealthDay)
Working Out May Help Counteract Holiday Eating (HealthDay)

Friday, December 13Return to top

Avid Cellphone Use by College Kids Tied to Anxiety, Lower Grades (HealthDay)
Bones Benefit from Exercise After Breast Cancer, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Cell Phone Use and GradesVideo (HealthDay)
Could Longer Maternity Leave Prevent Postpartum Depression? (HealthDay)
Light Exercise Might Reduce Risk of Kidney Stones (HealthDay)
Study Breaks Blood-Brain Barriers to Understanding Alzheimer'sFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
Tips for Stress-Free Winter Breaks with College Kids (HealthDay)
2 Pre-Surgery Drug Treatments Show Promise Against Aggressive Breast Cancer (HealthDay)

Thursday, December 12Return to top

Benefits of MammographyVideo (HealthDay)
Drug Arimidex Cuts Risk for Breast Cancer in Older, High-Risk Women (HealthDay)
Exercise Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk in Black Women (HealthDay)
Exercise Might Ease Joint Pain Caused by Breast Cancer Drugs (HealthDay)
Exercise Might Lift Libido in Women on Antidepressants (HealthDay)
Exercise Seems to Ease Parkinson's-Related Depression (HealthDay)
Flu Vaccine Prevented 6.6 Million Illnesses Last Season: CDC (HealthDay)
New Report Highlights Benefits of Flu Vaccine (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
NIH Study Links Family Structure to High Blood Pressure in African-American MenFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Human Genome Research Institute)
Scientists Discover Another Genetic Code (HealthDay)
Tough to Predict Profile of Mass Shooter: Report (HealthDay)
Two-Thirds of Seniors Need Help with Some Part of Daily Living (HealthDay)

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Acid Reflux Drugs and Vitamin DeficiencyVideo (HealthDay)
Brain Injuries Tied to PTSD in Marines (HealthDay)
Chemo for Advanced Breast Cancer Might Be Enough (HealthDay)
Dangerous Bacteria Can Lurk Inside Nose, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Even Mild Hits to The Head Might Harm the Brain, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Gut Bacteria Shift Quickly After Changes in Diet, Study Shows (HealthDay)
Kids' Social Skills May Suffer When Mothers Drink During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Live Animal and Bird Markets: Staying Healthy and Safe from Germs (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
New Flu Vaccine May Provide More Protection to Kids (HealthDay)
New Look At Past Studies Highlights Importance of Mammograms (HealthDay)
Obesity May Be Hard on Your Hearing, Study Says (HealthDay)
Phasing Out Certain Antibiotic Use in Farm Animals (Food and Drug Administration)
Probiotics Don't Prevent Childhood Asthma, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Tobacco, Drug Use in Pregnancy Can Double Risk of StillbirthFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)