Health News by Date
September 2010
Friday, September 3
Drink Up!
(HealthDay)
(HealthDay)NIH-sponsored Research Yields Promising Malaria Drug Candidate
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)Thursday, September 2
Experimental Novartis Drug Shows Malaria Promise (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Get Ready for Baby's Bath (HealthDay)
Health Tip: If You Have Cirrhosis (HealthDay)
Lower Blood Pressure Goal Benefits African-Americans with Chronic Kidney Disease, Protein in the Urine (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)Many Americans Don't Even Know They're Fat (HealthDay)
Prescription Drug Use Rising in U.S. (HealthDay)
Response Team Reduces Rate of Cardiac Arrests (HealthDay)
Study Identifies Risks for Painkiller Addiction (HealthDay)
Text Messages Little Help in Remembering the Pill (Reuters Health)
Timer May Help Kids' Bladder Control Problems (Reuters Health)
Vitamin E and Your Brain (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Workers See Higher Health Costs, Less Care (Reuters Health)
Wednesday, September 1Return to top
Association Between Elevated Levels of Lead, Cadmium and Delayed Puberty in Girls (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Cyclical Effects (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Diet Pill Meridia Ups Heart Attack Risk (HealthDay)
Double-Dose Plavix Benefits Certain Patients (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Don't Drive After Drinking (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When Something's Stuck in Your Eye (HealthDay)
Increased Risk of Death with Tygacil (Tigecycline) Compared to Other Antibiotics Used to Treat Similar Infections (Food and Drug Administration)
Is Lower Thyroid Activity Linked to Longevity? (Reuters Health)
New TB Diagnostic Proves Effective, Expedient (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)New Test Can Diagnose Tuberculosis in Under 2 Hours (Reuters Health)
Sleep-Deprived Teens Eat More Fat (HealthDay)
Study Recommends Disclosure of Medical Mistakes That Affect Multiple Patients (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Teen Substance Use Seems to Differ by Race (HealthDay)
Third Generation Map of Human Genetic Variation Published (National Human Genome Research Institute)
(National Human Genome Research Institute)To Not Sleep, Perchance to Shorten Your Life (HealthDay)
August 2010
Tuesday, August 31Return to top
Active Lifestyle May Help Counter Obesity Genes (HealthDay)
Can Fruits, Veggies Help Ward off Lung Cancer? (HealthDay)
Casual Sex Can Lead to Long-Term Relationships (HealthDay)
Certain Exercises Benefit Arthritic Dogs (HealthDay)
DASH Eating Plan Lowers Long-Term Heart Attack Risk, Especially among African-Americans (American Heart Association)
Early and Late Birth Ups Cerebral Palsy Risk (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Spot Symptoms of Ringworm (HealthDay)
Kids, Reading and Pets (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Monkeypox Rising in Wake of Smallpox Eradication (Reuters Health)
More Evidence Hormone Therapy Can Muddy Mammograms (Reuters Health)
Nearly 2,000 Employers and Unions Approved into New Affordable Care Act Program (Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Personal Music Players Damage Hearing over Time (HealthDay)
Proposed Diabetes Test Misses Most Cases (Reuters Health)
Review Finds No Statin-Cancer Link (HealthDay)
Treatment for S. aureus Skin Infection Works in Mouse Model (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)Monday, August 30Return to top
African-Americans Have Higher Risk for Blood Clots After Receiving Drug-Coated Stent (American Heart Association)
Alcohol and Stroke (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Concussion Rates Soar Among Younger Kids (HealthDay)
"Get with the Guidelines-Stroke" Program Could Be Global Model (American Heart Association)
Health Tip: Keep Baby Safe Around Stairs (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Snug Shoes Can Damage Feet (HealthDay)
Multiple Sclerosis Changes with the Seasons (HealthDay)
New Migraine Gene Discovered (HealthDay)
New Moms Get Enough Sleep, Just Not Good Sleep (Reuters Health)
Pediatric Group Issues New Flu Shot Guidelines (HealthDay)
Prostate Biopsy Can Cause Urinary, Erectile Problems (Reuters Health)
Scientist Devises Faster Test for Detecting E.Coli (Reuters Health)
Smoked Marijuana May Ease Chronic Nerve Pain (HealthDay)
Updated Performance Measures Aim to Increase Patient Referral to Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs (American Heart Association)
Sunday, August 29Return to top
Saturday, August 28Return to top
Oxytocin Increases Trust, Not Gullibility (HealthDay)
Friday, August 27Return to top
Economy Giving U.S. Women Pause About Motherhood? (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Treating Rotavirus at Home (HealthDay)
MP3 Players & Hearing Loss (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)New Menu and Vending Machines Labeling Requirements (Food and Drug Administration)
Some Fake ADHD to Get Meds, Special Treatment (HealthDay)
Two Vision Correction Techniques Look Comparable (Reuters Health)
Weight Loss Cuts Risk of Pregnancy Complication (Reuters Health)
Thursday, August 26Return to top
Are Allergies Associated with Heart Disease? (Reuters Health)
Black Rice May Be Cheap Source of Antioxidants (HealthDay)
CDC Backs away from Decades-Old Flu Death Estimate (Reuters Health)
FDA Ties Chicken Feed to Salmonella in Egg Recall (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Training a Toddler to Use the Toilet (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When Hip Pain Signals Bursitis (HealthDay)
Kids' Concussions Need Follow-Up After ER Visit (Reuters Health)
Lifestyle Changes Curb Overnight Bathroom Trips (Reuters Health)
Long-Term Exercise Can Reduce Vets' Muscle Pain (HealthDay)
Meningitis: Help Prevent It (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Obesity and Life Expectancy (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Older Men's Testosterone Varies by Country, Race (Reuters Health)
Quitting Smoking Helps After Serious Heart Attack Damage (Reuters Health)
Record Heat Requires Exercise Precautions (HealthDay)
September Is National Cholesterol Education Month (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Wednesday, August 25Return to top
Antibiotics Now Recommended Before C-Sections (HealthDay)
Antihistamine Use Linked to Extra Pounds (Reuters Health)
Biosynthetic Corneas Show Promise in Transplants (HealthDay)
CDC Study Finds Annual Cost of Motor Vehicle Crashes Exceeds $99 Billion (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Chronic Drinking Linked to Circadian Disruptions (HealthDay)
Even When Prostate Cancer Returns, Most Survive (Reuters Health)
FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid TimeOut Capsules (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Health Tip: Did You Eat Bad Food? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Recognizing COPD (HealthDay)
Scientists Create Liver Cells from Patients' Skin (Reuters Health)
Some Men May Get Too Many PSA Tests (Reuters Health)
Statin Use After Stroke Rising Slowly (Reuters Health)
Study Links Gene to Serious Eye Disease (HealthDay)
Study Links Severe Drug Reaction to Herpes Virus (Reuters Health)
Suppressed Anger (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Tuesday, August 24Return to top
Atrazine Causes Prostate Inflammation in Male Rats and Delays Puberty (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
(National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)Cognitive Therapy Helps Adults with ADHD (HealthDay)
FDA to Give Restaurants More Time on Calorie Counts (Reuters Health)
Gene Variants Put Diabetics at Risk of Kidney Disease (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Diabetics Should Eat on Schedule (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Is Knee Replacement Safe? (HealthDay)
Heart Transplant Patients with Common Disorder Have High Survival Rates (American Heart Association)
Herpes Drugs Won't Raise Birth Defect Risk (HealthDay)
Internet Addiction (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)New York Most Bedbug Infested U.S. City (Reuters Health)
People at "Intermediate Risk" of Heart Disease with Elevated hsCRP Benefit from Statin Therapy Even If Cholesterol Levels Are Normal (American Heart Association)
Study Compares Risk with Two Diabetes Drugs (American Heart Association)
Survival Differences After Injuries 'Alarming' (Reuters Health)
Monday, August 23Return to top
Bottled Teas May Not Deliver on Antioxidants (HealthDay)
Child Sledding Injuries Number 20,000 a Year (HealthDay)
FDA Chief Says More Egg Recalls Possible (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Bloating (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When Alcohol Affects Your Life (HealthDay)
Impaired Driving (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Many Drugs for U.S. Kids Tested in Poor Countries (Reuters Health)
More Research Needed on Cardiovascular Disease in Asian-Americans (American Heart Association)
Ob/Gyn Group Backs HPV Vaccines for 11-12 Year Olds (Reuters Health)
Parents Who Clash More Likely to Spank Kids (HealthDay)
Presence of Murine Leukemia Virus Related Gene Sequences Found in CFS Patients (Food and Drug Administration)
Prior Stress Could Worsen Premenstrual Symptoms (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Protecting Your Memory (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Urinary Incontinence Common in Older Men Too (Reuters Health)
Vitamin D Linked to Cancer, Autoimmune Disease Genes (Reuters Health)
Sunday, August 22Return to top
Drugs Protect Monkeys from Ebola, U.S. Study Finds (Reuters Health)
Experts Find Gene Variants for Stomach, Gullet Cancer (Reuters Health)
Gene Scan Finds Link across Array of Childhood Brain Disorders (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center for Research Resources)
(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center for Research Resources)Hepatitis E Vaccine Appears Effective in China Trial (Reuters Health)
Sneezing Again? Avoid Ragweed (HealthDay)
2nd Egg Recall Linked to Salmonella Under Way (HealthDay)
Saturday, August 21Return to top
Friday, August 20Return to top
Breast Cancer Awareness (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Cancer and Fitness (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Common Acne Treatments Linked to Bowel Problems (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: When Baby Throws a Tantrum (HealthDay)
Hormone Replacement May Not Save Women's Muscle (Reuters Health)
In Seniors, 'Fear of Falling' Risky in Itself (HealthDay)
Patterns in Serious In-Flight Medical Emergencies (Reuters Health)
Study IDs 'Alarming Disparities' in Child Obesity (Reuters Health)
Sunglasses Rival Lotions as Vital for Safety (HealthDay)
URGENT Nationwide Frozen Mamey Fruit Pulp Recall (Food and Drug Administration)
Thursday, August 19Return to top
Binge Drinking, Hypertension a Deadly Combo (HealthDay)
Binge Drinking Increases Death Risk in Men with High Blood Pressure (American Heart Association)
Buckle Up When Pregnant (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)DEA Heads First-Ever Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day (Drug Enforcement Administration)
Depo Provera Tied to Small Rise in Fracture Risk (Reuters Health)
Developing Nations to Bear Cancer Brunt (Reuters Health)
Discovery Opens Door to Therapeutic Development for FSH Muscular Dystrophy (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)Health Tip: Make Time for Healthy Meals (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Take Steps Against Colon Polyps (HealthDay)
Hormone Therapy Doesn't Boost Brainpower (Reuters Health)
In Japan, Bystander CPR Often Not So Helpful (Reuters Health)
More Mental Disorders Treated with Drugs Only (Reuters Health)
More U.S. Teens Get Recommended Vaccines (HealthDay)
Out of Work May Mean Out of Sorts (HealthDay)
Painkiller Use Linked to Stroke Risk (Reuters Health)
Study Examines Heat Related Illness in High School Athletes (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Teen Vaccination Rates Increasing Across the US (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
U.S. Tries to Fix Slow Response to Outbreaks (Reuters Health)
Wednesday, August 18Return to top
Bad Habits Tied to Recurrent Headaches in Teens (HealthDay)
Blood Pressure Test May Help Guide Treatment (Reuters Health)
Cell Treatment Helps Mice Long After Spine Injury (Reuters Health)
CPR and Rescue Breathing (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Genetic Signature May Lead to Better Tuberculosis Diagnosis (Reuters Health)
Health Risks Higher Among Blacks Who Donate Kidney (Reuters Health)
Kidneys from Cardiac Victims Good for Donation (Reuters Health)
Many with Chronic Pain Get Inadequate Relief (HealthDay)
More Evidence for Fibromyalgia, Suicide Link (Reuters Health)
Nationwide Egg Recall Underway (HealthDay)
Novel Ovarian Cancer Test Shows Promise (HealthDay)
Palliative Care May Boost Mood, Survival (HealthDay)
Tai Chi May Help Ease Fibromyalgia (HealthDay)
Trial Therapy Improves Melanoma Survival (HealthDay)
U.S. Says Medicare Drug Plan Costs Steady in 2011 (Reuters Health)
Tuesday, August 17Return to top
Amphetamines Could Damage Heart Artery (Reuters Health)
Bad Bumps to Head Could Kill Years Later (Reuters Health)
Beer Linked to Psoriasis in Women (HealthDay)
Florida Death Toll Rises for Mosquito-Borne Virus (Reuters Health)
Healing Powers (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Highlights: Aug. 17, 2010 (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Coping with Hives (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Why Gums Swell (HealthDay)
Healthy Eating Helps Reverse Metabolic Syndrome (Reuters Health)
Less Invasive Biopsies Gain Favor (HealthDay)
Moderate Chocolate Consumption Linked to Lower Risks of Heart Failure (American Heart Association)
Surgery Safe in Conflict Zones, Aid Group Says (Reuters Health)
Vitamin D Not Behind UVB's Psoriasis Benefit (Reuters Health)
1 in 5 U.S. Teens Has Developed Hearing Loss (HealthDay)
Monday, August 16Return to top
Another Smoking Danger (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Antagonistic People May Increase Heart Attack, Stroke Risk (American Heart Association)
Being an Only Child Won't Harm Social Skills (HealthDay)
Choosing Healthier Protein-Rich Foods Instead of Red and Processed Meats May Reduce Heart Disease Risk in Women (American Heart Association)
Drug Information from Pharmacies Found Lacking (Reuters Health)
Ella Emergency Contraceptive Approved (HealthDay)
FDA Proposes Withdrawal of Low Blood Pressure Drug (Food and Drug Administration)
Fish Oil May Curb Depression Among Teen Boys (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Drive Slowly on Wet Roads (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Wear a Backpack Properly (HealthDay)
Home Care After Hip Surgery May Aid Survival (HealthDay)
In NIH-funded Study, Researchers Uncover Early Step in the Cascade of Brain Events Leading Up to Addiction (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
(National Institute on Drug Abuse)Internet Marketers of Acai Berry Weight-Loss Pills and "Colon Cleansers" to Stop Deceptive Advertising and Unfair Billing Practices (Federal Trade Commission)
Oral Alternative to Allergy Shots Improves Hay Fever (Reuters Health)
Outward Knee Alignment Increases Arthritis Risk, Finds NIH-funded Study (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Red Meat May Boost Women's Heart Disease Risk (HealthDay)
Students Warned to Beware of 'Laptop-Itis' (HealthDay)
Sunday, August 15Return to top
How Teen Sex Affects Education (HealthDay)
Immune System Gene Linked with Parkinson's (Reuters Health)
Proper Training for Marathon Run Takes Time (HealthDay)
Tackling Cancer Among Poor Doesn't Have to Cost Dear (Reuters Health)
Saturday, August 14Return to top
Walking to School Could Ease Classroom Stress (HealthDay)
Friday, August 13Return to top
Anger Focuses Attention on Rewards, Not Threats (HealthDay)
Can Cancer Patients Benefit from New Drug Trials? (Reuters Health)
Culture a Big Influence on Suicidal Behavior (HealthDay)
Deep Brain Stimulation Studied for Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
Estrogen-Only Therapy May Not Up Lung Cancer Deaths (Reuters Health)
FDA Approves Ella Tablets for Prescription Emergency Contraception (Food and Drug Administration)
Fewer Alcohol Ads in Kids' Magazines (HealthDay)
Generics as Good as Costly Blood Pressure Meds (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Does Your Child Have Pertussis? (HealthDay)
Human Meds Are Pets' Biggest Poisoning Danger (HealthDay)
Parents and Stress (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Personality Not Linked to Cancer Risk or Prognosis (Reuters Health)
Supplement May Help People with Depression (Reuters Health)
Thursday, August 12Return to top
Burning Candle at Both Ends Harmful? (HealthDay)
CDC Report Looks at Foods and Foodborne Agents Associated with Outbreaks in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Community Heart Disease Risk Programs Work (Reuters Health)
Drug Purity Dips with Distance from U.S.-Mexico Border (Reuters Health)
Few Chernobyl Radiation Risks from Russia Fires (Reuters Health)
Food Poisoning Outbreaks Down 8 Percent in 2007 (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Controlling Urinary Incontinence (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Liver Spots (HealthDay)
HIV Meds Don't Up IV Drug Abusers' Risk-Taking (Reuters Health)
Is Obesity Contributing to High C-Section Rates? (Reuters Health)
Making a Break (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Many Patients Say 'No' to Chocolate as Medicine (HealthDay)
Nervous Monkeys Lend Clues to Childhood Anxiety (Reuters Health)
Spanking Remains Common, Studies Show (HealthDay)
Wednesday, August 11Return to top
Colder Weather Boosts Heart Attack Risk (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Dealing with Lactose Intolerance (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Eyestrain May Cause Headaches (HealthDay)
Less May Be More When Treating Early Hodgkin's (HealthDay)
Lithium of No Benefit in ALS, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Menstrual Cramps May Alter Women's Brains (HealthDay)
Mercy from MRSA (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)NIH Launches Effort to Define Markers of Human Immune Responses to Infection and Vaccination (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)NIH Study Indicates Stress May Delay Women Getting Pregnant (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Obesity Linked to Lower Sperm Count in Young Men (Reuters Health)
Should Belly Fat Prompt Early Colon Cancer Screens? (Reuters Health)
Travel for Surgery May Help Spread New Superbug (HealthDay)
Underage Drinkers Rushed to ER Mostly Male (HealthDay)
Video Game Technology Embraced by Med Students (HealthDay)
What Do Food Allergy Labels Really Mean? (Reuters Health)
Tuesday, August 10Return to top
Analysis Finds Sunscreens Containing Retinyl Palmitate Do Not Cause Skin Cancer (American Academy of Dermatology)
Breastfeeding Help (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Breath Test May Be Able to Detect Common Cancers (Reuters Health)
Competing for a Mate May Shorten Men's Lives (HealthDay)
Erectile Dysfunction Supplement Causes 'Worrisome' Heartbeat Changes (Reuters Health)
Eye Disorder Common Among Diabetic Adults (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Eat Lots of Fiber (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Let a Stress Fracture Heal (HealthDay)
Hospital Superbug Infections on the Decline (Reuters Health)
More Medicaid Patients Using ERs (HealthDay)
Prenatal Smoke Tied to Poorer Asthma-Drug Response (Reuters Health)
Quick Brain Scan Could Screen for Autism (Reuters Health)
WHO Chief Says H1N1 Flu Pandemic Is Over (Reuters Health)
WHO Declares End to 2009 H1N1 Influenza Pandemic (Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Women's Cholesterol Levels Vary with Phase of Menstrual Cycle (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Monday, August 9Return to top
Early Puberty (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)FDA Warns of Salmonella Risk from Frozen Rodents Fed to Reptiles (Food and Drug Administration)
Food Labels Lead to Healthy Food Choices (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Get the Nutrients You Need (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Teach Kids to Swim (HealthDay)
Helping Your Child Manage Diabetes at School (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Human Clinical Trial of NIH-Developed Dengue Vaccine Begins (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)Just a Little Belly Fat Can Damage Blood Vessels (HealthDay)
Little Evidence Antidepressants Helpful for Autism (Reuters Health)
Many Girls Now Begin Puberty at Age 7, 8 (HealthDay)
Relieving Eye Pressure May Slow Glaucoma (HealthDay)
Scientists Unravel Secrets of Sound Sleep (HealthDay)
Seven Safety Suggestions for Summer Work (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Spinal Fluid Proteins Can Help Diagnose Alzheimer's (Reuters Health)
Wider Waist May Raise Death Risk Later in Life (HealthDay)
Your Pet's Food Dish Could Serve Up Salmonella (HealthDay)
Sunday, August 8Return to top
Saturday, August 7Return to top
Back-to-School Tips on Backpack Safety (HealthDay)
Friday, August 6Return to top
California Firm Recalls 1 Million Pounds Beef for E.Coli (Reuters Health)
Could Lifestyle Changes Cut Dementia Rates? (HealthDay)
'Desert Dust' Days May Worsen Kids' Asthma (Reuters Health)
Foot Doctors Can Help Diabetics Avoid Amputation (HealthDay)
Frosty Deodorant Danger? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Understanding Torticollis (HealthDay)
IUD Works for Emergency Birth Control (Reuters Health)
Prenatal Test Not Linked to Blood Pressure Problems (Reuters Health)
Rotavirus Vaccines Save Poorest Children (Reuters Health)
Statins, Painkillers May Upset PSA Test Results (HealthDay)
Thursday, August 5Return to top
Advantages of Vaccines That Prevent Human Papillomavirus and Herpes Zoster (American Academy of Dermatology)
Can Hands-On Prayer Help Heal? (HealthDay)
Clue Found to Why Swine Flu Spread in People (Reuters Health)
Giving Diaphragms to Sex Workers May Not Up Risk-Taking (Reuters Health)
Hair Care Products Can Deliver the Goods for Thinning and Textured Hair (American Academy of Dermatology)
Health Tip: What May Trigger Angina Pain? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When It's Time for a Tonsillectomy (HealthDay)
More Clues to Fibromyalgia Pain (HealthDay)
New CDC Report Describes Multi-Product Tobacco Users (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
New Non-Surgical Techniques for Volume Enhancement and Loose Skin Help Rejuvenate the Aging Face (American Academy of Dermatology)
NIH Seeks to Break New Ground in Reducing Health Disparities (National Institutes of Health, Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research)
(National Institutes of Health, Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research)Older Adults Get HIV Diagnosis Later, Die Sooner (Reuters Health)
Online Diet Help (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Pinning Down the Cause of Nail Problems is the First Step to Prevention, Finding Solution (American Academy of Dermatology)
Plain Cells Turned into Beating Heart Cells (Reuters Health)
Research Shows Oral and Topical Agents Hold Promise in Preventing UV-Induced Skin Cancer (American Academy of Dermatology)
Treating Asian Skin Requires a Delicate Balance Between Clearing the Condition, Preserving Pigmentation (American Academy of Dermatology)
Type 2 Diabetes Might Harm Young Brain (HealthDay)
Wednesday, August 4Return to top
A New Marker to Spot Aggressive Breast Cancers? (HealthDay)
Americans' Immunity to Mumps Less Than Ideal (Reuters Health)
Does Chickenpox Protect Against Skin Condition? (Reuters Health)
Fertility Treatments Eventually Show 'Diminishing Returns' (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: What May Cause Cluster Headaches (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Where to Clean Your Newborn (HealthDay)
NIH Genomic Mapping Study Finds Largest Set of Genes Related to Major Risk Factor for Heart Disease (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)NIH-Funded Researchers Generate Mature Egg Cells from Early Ovarian Follicles (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Reaching Teens (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Spread of Whooping Cough Raises Concern (HealthDay)
Tuesday, August 3Return to top
Experts Roll Out Malaria Map, Urge Mosquito Study (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Confined to Bed While Pregnant (HealthDay)
Hepatitis B Linked to Lymphoma in Study (Reuters Health)
High Cholesterol Dangerous in Young Adults, Too (Reuters Health)
How Can Hospitals Curb Elective Early Deliveries? (Reuters Health)
Kidney Stones Becoming More Common in Kids? (Reuters Health)
More States Reach 30 Percent Obesity Rate (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Number of Obese Adults Keeps Rising (HealthDay)
Octogenarians Have More Heart Surgery, Live Longer (Reuters Health)
One Therapy Session in ER Can Cut Teen Violence (HealthDay)
Pregnancy Worries (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)School Starts Soon — Is Your Child Fully Vaccinated? (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Signs of Autism May Show in Early Infancy (HealthDay)
Weight Gain Eroding Americans' Quality of Life (HealthDay)
Monday, August 2Return to top
Brain May Age Faster in People Whose Hearts Pump Less Blood (American Heart Association)
Cancer Cells Slurp Up Fructose (Reuters Health)
Gene Variants in Japanese Prostate Cancer Patients (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Skateboard Safely (HealthDay)
Health Tip: What May Trigger Neck Pain (HealthDay)
Heart Health Can Help Predict Brain Health (HealthDay)
Meat Compounds May Boost Bladder Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
Perils of Sitting (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Review Suggests Bias in Drug Study Reporting (HealthDay)
Risks, Benefits of Emerging Heart Valve Replacement Technique Not Fully Understood (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Sunday, August 1Return to top
July 2010
Saturday, July 31Return to top
Athletes Need to Protect Against Heat Stroke (HealthDay)
Friday, July 30Return to top
Does CPR on a Moving Stretcher Work? (Reuters Health)
FDA Approves Vaccines for the 2010-2011 Influenza Season (Food and Drug Administration)
FDA Warns Consumers of Serious Harm from Drinking Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) (Food and Drug Administration)
For Blood Pressure, Can You Be Fit But Fat? (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Signs You May Have Sleep Apnea (HealthDay)
Heat Alert (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Little Harm Seen from Painkiller Shots for Pro Athletes (Reuters Health)
The Pill Equally Effective in Obese, Thin Women (Reuters Health)
What Prevents Falls After Strokes? Not Much (Reuters Health)
Why Cancer Screening Campaigns Can Backfire (HealthDay)
Thursday, July 29Return to top
Breast Cancer's DNA Yields More Secrets (HealthDay)
Damp House Linked to Kids' Risk of Nasal Allergies (Reuters Health)
Doctors, Patients Rarely on Same Page (HealthDay)
FDA Advisory: Avoid Unintentional Exposure of Children and Pets to Evamist (Food and Drug Administration)
Health Tip: Dealing with Separation Anxiety (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Is Your Blood Sugar High? (HealthDay)
Kids Adopted by Same-Sex Couples 'Thriving' (HealthDay)
Knee, Hip Replacements May Aid Weight Loss (HealthDay)
Meth Use in Pregnancy Endangers Mom and Baby (Reuters Health)
New Tuberculosis Test Must Reach More People (Reuters Health)
NIH-Funded Researchers Make Progress Toward Regenerating Tissue to Replace Joints (National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering)
(National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering)Protein in Urine Can Forecast Kidney Disease (Reuters Health)
The Friend Advantage (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Wednesday, July 28Return to top
Chest Compressions Alone Best with CPR (HealthDay)
Could Drinking Help Thwart Rheumatoid Arthritis? (HealthDay)
'Excellence' Centers No Better for Bariatric Surgery (Reuters Health)
FDA Approves Drug for Chronic Drooling in Children (Food and Drug Administration)
For Persistent Fibroids, a Less Invasive Option (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Prepare for a Road Trip (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Soothing Itchy Skin (HealthDay)
New Early Detection System Helps FDA Identify More than 100 Food Safety Problems in First 7 Months (Food and Drug Administration)
Your Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Tuesday, July 27Return to top
Are Kids' ER Visits for Food Allergies on the Rise? (Reuters Health)
Cooling Hot Flashes (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Delirious Hospital Patients a High-Risk Group (HealthDay)
Federal Agents Seize FastSize Extenders and FastSize EQM Erectile Quality Monitors (Food and Drug Administration)
Florida Seen at Risk from Caribbean Dengue Epidemic (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Caring for Your Skin (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Taking a Plane Trip with Baby (HealthDay)
Is a Stiff Hamstring More Susceptible to a Strain? (Reuters Health)
New Health Policy: Encouraging Friendships? (Reuters Health)
Older Age, Extra Pounds May Delay Breast-Milk Production (Reuters Health)
Smoking May Worsen Outcome of Pregnancy Complication (Reuters Health)
To Help Keep Weight Off, Turn to the Web (HealthDay)
Transporting Patients Directly to PCI-Capable Hospitals Best Strategy for Treating Deadliest Heart Attack (American Heart Association)
Monday, July 26Return to top
Acupuncture Not Helpful for Inducing Labor (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Help Manage Unwanted Hair (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Learn to Relax (HealthDay)
Lice Shouldn't Keep Kids at Home (Reuters Health)
Make Sure Your Kids Are Safe in the Water (HealthDay)
Modest Weight Loss May Curb Urine Leakage (Reuters Health)
New Compound Improves Obesity-Related Health Complications in NIH-Led Study (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
(National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)Not All Epilepsy Drugs Raise Suicide Risk (HealthDay)
Sleep and Health (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Sunscreen Concerns Unfounded, Experts Say (HealthDay)
Targeting Doctors Won't Reduce Ulcer Drug Overuse (Reuters Health)
Want a Certain Doctor in the ER? (HealthDay)
20th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Sunday, July 25Return to top
Saturday, July 24Return to top
Friday, July 23Return to top
Device Combats Common Cause of Vertigo (Reuters Health)
Doubt Cast on Common Back Pain Management (Reuters Health)
Downing Diet Soda Tied to Risk of Premature Birth (Reuters Health)
FDA Approves First Generic Enoxaparin Sodium Injection (Food and Drug Administration)
Fresh or Frozen Might Not Matter for Donated Eggs (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Tame Rosacea's Redness (HealthDay)
In Adolescence, Happier Often Means Healthier (HealthDay)
Measles: Make Sure Your Child Is Fully Immunized (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Miscarriage Tough on Men, Harder on Women (Reuters Health)
Obese Kids' Feet Found to Be Flatter and Fatter (Reuters Health)
Possible Coffee Perk (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Urge Kids to Drink Water During Hot Weather (HealthDay)
What "Clinically Proven" Means for A Beauty Product (Reuters Health)
Thursday, July 22Return to top
Adults Born in Famine Show Higher Pre-Diabetes Risk (Reuters Health)
Consumer Gene Test Results Misleading (Reuters Health)
Early HAART during TB Treatment Boosts Survival Rate in People Co-Infected with HIV and TB (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)FDA Cautions Against Using Unapproved IUDs (Food and Drug Administration)
Giving Kids Booze, Medicines Can Be Child Abuse (HealthDay)
Glaucoma Patients Struggle with Applying Eyedrops (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Start Migraine Care Immediately (HealthDay)
Heart Risk Factors Less Common in Fish Lovers (Reuters Health)
Hyperthermia: Too Hot for Your Health (National Institute on Aging)
(National Institute on Aging)Later Knee Treatment? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)People Who Are Depressed 'See' a Gray World (HealthDay)
Scientists Identify Brain Circuits Related to the Initiation and Termination of Movement Sequences (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
(National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)Taking to the Stage to Battle Mental Illness (HealthDay)
The Longer You Sit, the Shorter Your Life Span (HealthDay)
Wednesday, July 21Return to top
FDA Puts Partial Hold on Avandia Safety Study (HealthDay)
Good Cholesterol May Mean Little for Statin Users (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Treating Cradle Cap (HealthDay)
Meditation Appears to Boost Attention Span (HealthDay)
New Study Gives First Indication That Smog Might Trigger Cell Death in the Heart (American Heart Association)
No Pap Smears for Women Under 21: Guidelines (Reuters Health)
PTSD Peaks at Different Ages in Men, Women (HealthDay)
The Pressure's On (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Vaginal Delivery May Be OK After C-Section (HealthDay)
Tuesday, July 20Return to top
Darker Skin Doesn't Mean Melanoma Immunity (Reuters Health)
Engineered Stem Cells May Limit Heart Attack Damage, Improve Function (American Heart Association)
'Get Moving' Can Be Vital Advice for Seniors (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Reduce Your Sugar Consumption (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Weaning Baby from a Bottle (HealthDay)
High Heels vs. Flats (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Homeopathic Nasal Zinc Linked to Loss of Smell (HealthDay)
Opt-Out HIV Tests Find Few New Infections (Reuters Health)
WHO Still Monitoring H1N1 Pandemic (Reuters Health)
Monday, July 19Return to top
Bad Cholesterol Common, but Screening Rates Low among Young Adults (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Cancer Prevention Starts in Childhood (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Combat Injuries May Cause Epilepsy Years Later (Reuters Health)
Could PCBs Help Boost Blood Pressure? (HealthDay)
Fish Eaters Show Lower Risk of Age-Related Eye Disease (Reuters Health)
Flu Vaccine Via Skin Patch Shows Promise in Mice (HealthDay)
Health Highlights: July 19, 2010 (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Drive Safely in the Dark (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Why Are My Eyes Red? (HealthDay)
Keeping Playgrounds Fun (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Learn More about Fragile X Syndrome (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Nanoparticles Plus Adult Stem Cells Demolish Plaque (American Heart Association)
Vaginal Gel Cuts Risk of HIV Infection (HealthDay)
Voice Recorders Seem to Help Detect Autism (HealthDay)
Your Doctor's Notes, with the Click of a Mouse (Reuters Health)
Sunday, July 18Return to top
HIV/AIDS Treatment Curbs Spread of HIV among Drug Users (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
(National Institute on Drug Abuse)Saturday, July 17Return to top
Friday, July 16Return to top
Asthma May Be Misdiagnosed in Some Obese Adults (Reuters Health)
Car Seat Safety (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Computers Help Beat Hospital Infections (HealthDay)
Consistent Condom Use May Cut Men's HPV Risk (Reuters Health)
FDA Warns Consumers, Pharmacists, and Wholesalers Not to Use Stolen Advair Diskus Inhalers (Food and Drug Administration)
Fibromyalgia Comes with a Suicide Risk (Reuters Health)
"Gluten-Free" Foods May Be Contaminated (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: What May Cause an Aneurysm (HealthDay)
Knee Replacements Can Fail for Various Reasons (HealthDay)
Major Fast Food Chains Have Reduced Trans Fats (HealthDay)
Stillbirth In First Pregnancy May Up Risk of Second (Reuters Health)
Those To-Die-For High Heels May Alter Anatomy (HealthDay)
Thursday, July 15Return to top
Certain Genes Linked to Kidney Disease in Blacks (Reuters Health)
Dramatic Rise in Painkiller Drug Abuse (Reuters Health)
Farm, Food Service Jobs Tied To Heart Disease Risk (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Considering a Midwife? (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Motion Sickness (HealthDay)
NIH Scientists Advance Universal Flu Vaccine (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)No-Shame Programs May Appeal To Obese (HealthDay)
Scientists Create 'Malaria-Proof' Mosquito (HealthDay)
Stroke Risk May Rise First Hour After Drinking (HealthDay)
Stroke Risk Temporarily Increases for an Hour after Drinking Alcohol (American Heart Association)
Too Many Tots Watching Too Much TV (HealthDay)
Two-Step Vaccine May Offer "Universal" Flu Jab (Reuters Health)
Weight-Related Threat (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Wednesday, July 14Return to top
Administration Announces Regulations Requiring New Health Insurance Plans to Provide Free Preventive Care (Dept. of Health and Human Services)
After 40 Years, NIH-Supported Researchers Identify Possible New Treatment for Severe Vasculitis (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)Alzheimer's May Increase Seizure Risk (HealthDay)
Another HDL Benefit? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Association Found Between Alzheimer's and Anemia (HealthDay)
Early Diagnosis Can Cut Alzheimer's Costs (Reuters Health)
Gene Therapy Rescues Monkeys from Parkinson's Symptoms (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)Health Tip: What May Trigger a Hernia (HealthDay)
Mood Disorders Going Undetected in U.S. Children (HealthDay)
NIH Expands Food Allergy Research Program (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)Sleep Plays Important Role in Chronic Disease (HealthDay)
Slow and Steady Might Not Win the Weight-Loss Race (Reuters Health)
Sniffing Insulin May Help Memory Lost to Alzheimer's (Reuters Health)
Waterborne Diseases Could Cost over $500 Million Annually in U.S. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Tuesday, July 13Return to top
Acupuncture Fails to Boost IVF Success in Study (Reuters Health)
Gene Associated with Rare Adrenal Disorder Appears to Trigger Cell Death, According to NIH Study (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Health Tip: Dealing with Grief (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Preventing Osteoporosis (HealthDay)
More Than 1,000 Exposed to Dengue in Florida (Reuters Health)
National Institute on Aging and Alzheimer's Association Lead Effort to Update Diagnostic Criteria for Alzheimer's Disease (Alzheimer's Association)
Report Suggests Nearly 5 Percent Exposed to Dengue Virus in Key West (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Time for Checkup? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Monday, July 12Return to top
Cigarette Threat (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Combined Behavioral Interventions Best Way to Reduce Heart Disease Risk (American Heart Association)
Exercise, Vitamin D Seem to Cut Alzheimer's Risk (HealthDay)
Fewer Excess Pounds May Mean Fewer Hot Flashes (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Burnout (HealthDay)
Heart Attack Care Is Getting Better (HealthDay)
Higher Vitamin E Intake Tied to Lower Dementia Risk (Reuters Health)
Low Vitamin D Increases Risk of Dementia in Elderly (Reuters Health)
NIH Genetic Collaboration Brings New Meaning to the Silk Road (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked with Later Risk of Heart Disease (American Heart Association)
Salsa and Guacamole Increasingly Important Causes of Foodborne Disease (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Survey Links Puberty to Violent Behavior (HealthDay)
U.S. Makes It Easier for Veterans to Claim Stress (Reuters Health)
Weight-Loss Drugs Often No Better Than Fakes (HealthDay)
Sunday, July 11Return to top
Don't Let Food Allergies Spoil the Picnic (HealthDay)
Saturday, July 10Return to top
Friday, July 9Return to top
Annual Federal Statistics Compilation Reports Second Straight Decline In Preterm Births (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics)Antidepressant May Aid Domestic Abusers Who Drink (Reuters Health)
Anxiety May Worsen Prognosis for Heart Patients (Reuters Health)
Childhood Obesity Boosts Risk Of GERD (HealthDay)
Corrected: Therapy May Help Some With Deadly Peanut Allergy (Reuters Health)
FDA Advisory Panel Decision on Avandia Looms (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Lupus (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Taming Irritable Bowels (HealthDay)
Standing Tall (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Study Suggests Link Between HPV, Skin Cancer (HealthDay)
U.S. Report on Kids' Health Brings Mixed Results (HealthDay)
When Dieting, Watch Your Vitamins (Reuters Health)
Thursday, July 8Return to top
Anesthetics Could Add to Global Warming (HealthDay)
Decline in U.S. Teen Smoking Rate Stalls (HealthDay)
Fish Oil and Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Help Prevent Choking While Eating (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Managing Dietary Fat (HealthDay)
Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Little Progress Being Made in Reducing Smoking among High School Students (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Mental Decline Thwarted in Aging Rats (National Institute of Mental Health)
(National Institute of Mental Health)New Study Shows That the Alcohol Use Rate Among American Indian or Alaska Native Adults Is Well Below the National Average (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
NIH Funds 10 International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)NIH-Led Scientists Find Antibodies that Prevent Most HIV Strains from Infecting Human Cells (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)Popular Food Additive Can Cause Stomach Ache (Reuters Health)
Program to Enhance Communication of Life-Sustaining Treatment Preferences Associated with Closer Adherence to a Person's Wishes When Compared with Traditional Practices (National Institute of Nursing Research)
(National Institute of Nursing Research)Tai Chi and Qigong Offer Many Health Benefits (HealthDay)
Using Malaria Medication for Leg Cramps Is Risky (Food and Drug Administration)
Wednesday, July 7Return to top
Ancestry May Affect Lung Function Tests (HealthDay)
Brain Changes in MS May Spur Depression (HealthDay)
Common Sweetener Risk? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Custom Running Shoes Might Not Prevent Injuries (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Protect Children from Sunburn (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Shin Splints (HealthDay)
Many Doctors Deliver Cancer Diagnosis Badly (HealthDay)
NIH-Supported Finding on Cocaine Addiction: Tiny Molecule, Big Promise (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
(National Institute on Drug Abuse)Relentless Heat Threatens Your Health (HealthDay)
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue Drop (Reuters Health)
Tuesday, July 6Return to top
Asthma and Diet (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Breast Cancer Gene May Raise Men's Risk, Too (HealthDay)
Drugs Like Viagra Linked to Higher Rates of STDs (HealthDay)
Early Pot Smoking, Depression May Be Linked (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Use Hand Tools Safely (HealthDay)
Health Tip: What Causes Ingrown Toenails? (HealthDay)
Mother's Diet, Genes Raise Birth Defect Risk (Reuters Health)
Neck Size Could Help ID Childhood Obesity (Reuters Health)
Pricey Lung Disease Drugs Have No Benefit (Reuters Health)
Shorter Telomere Length Again Linked to Cancer (HealthDay)
Too Much Screen Time Can Threaten Attention Span (HealthDay)
U.S. Songbirds Carry Low-Risk Bird Flu (Reuters Health)
Monday, July 5Return to top
Call to Action to Improve Health Literacy (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Food Deserts (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Health Tip: Keep Food Safe (HealthDay)
Hemochromatosis (Iron Storage Disease) Awareness (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
How to Ride Out Dangerous Heat Waves (HealthDay)
Scientists Find Blood Protein Link to Alzheimer's (Reuters Health)
Study Finds Rotator Cuff Injuries Treatable, but Evidence Unclear Whether Surgery Is Preferable (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
To Protect Babies, Keep Car Seats in the Car (Reuters Health)
Sunday, July 4Return to top
Saturday, July 3Return to top
Friday, July 2Return to top
Complications Shorten Stroke Patients' Lives (HealthDay)
Errands Tomorrow? Sleep May Help You Remember (HealthDay)
Fertility Treatment Tied to Risk of Cerebral Palsy (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Why Some People Become Blind (HealthDay)
IVF Kids As Mentally Healthy As Others (Reuters Health)
Prison Games Hint at Psychopathy, Brain Damage (HealthDay)
Testosterone May Not Help Memory After Menopause (Reuters Health)
The Great Outdoors (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Will You Lose More Pounds at a Bigger Diet Center? (Reuters Health)
Thursday, July 1Return to top
Cutting the Cord (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Drug May Shrink Fibroids, Preserve Fertility (HealthDay)
Frozen Blood a Source of Stem Cells (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Narcolepsy (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When It's Difficult to Swallow (HealthDay)
Hepatitis A Vaccine Pays Off for Kids (HealthDay)
Mom's Age at Puberty May Influence Kids' Size (Reuters Health)
Older Folks Watch More TV, Get Less Out of It (HealthDay)
Stroke Complications May Subtract Additional Two Years of Healthy Life (American Heart Association)
Too Much Fructose Could Raise Your Blood Pressure (Reuters Health)
June 2010
Wednesday, June 30Return to top
Adverse Cardiovascular Events Reported in Testosterone Trial in Older Men (National Institute on Aging)
(National Institute on Aging)Genes Tied to Hair Loss Disorder (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Keep Baby Moving (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Tame Chronic Pain (HealthDay)
New Clues to Herniated Disc Pain (HealthDay)
Preterm Births Rarely Discussed with Doctors (HealthDay)
Sleep Seems to Fuel Energy Surge in Rats' Brains (HealthDay)
Summertime Outdoor Safety (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Sunburned Eyes (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)With Bad News, Families Often Don't Trust Docs (Reuters Health)
Tuesday, June 29Return to top
Aiming for Near-Normal Blood Sugar Did Not Delay Combined Risk of Diabetic Damage for People With Long-Standing Diabetes (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)An Extra Nudge Might Boost Mammogram Rates (HealthDay)
Clues to Preventing Return of Liver Cancer (HealthDay)
Expert Sees Big Mental Health Effects from BP Spill (Reuters Health)
FDA Approves First Generic Effexor Extended Release Capsules to Treat Major Depressive Disorder (Food and Drug Administration)
Fewer Dying from Type 1 Diabetes (HealthDay)
Genzyme Warns of Drug Supply Disruptions (Reuters Health)
Health Highlights: June 29, 2010 (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Choosing Athletic Shoes (HealthDay)
Health Tip: If You Sweat Excessively (HealthDay)
Kids and Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Medicare Changes Could Shortchange Vulnerable Hospitals (Reuters Health)
New Analyses Report Different Outcomes in Use of Thiazolidinedione (TZD) Drugs for Diabetes Patients (American Heart Association)
NIH-Supported ACCORD Eye Study Finds Two Therapies Slow Diabetic Eye Disease Progression (National Eye Institute)
(National Eye Institute)NOAA, FDA, and Gulf Coast State Officials Affirm Commitment to Ensuring Safety of Gulf Coast Seafood (Food and Drug Administration)
Smoking May Boost Risk of Certain Colon Cancers (HealthDay)
Taking Public Transit Might Help You Stay Slim (HealthDay)
Monday, June 28Return to top
Artificial Pancreas Continues to Show Promise (HealthDay)
Beauty Salons Show Promise As Nutrition Promoters (Reuters Health)
Big Risk? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Provides Better Data for Evaluation (American Heart Association)
End-of-Life Care Has 'Room For Improvement' (HealthDay)
Exercise OK for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients (HealthDay)
Family-Centered Rounds More Common, Obstacles Remain (Reuters Health)
FDA Urges Limiting Antibiotics in Meat (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Dealing with Picky Eaters (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keeping Fire Extinguishers at Home (HealthDay)
Intervention Lowered Obesity Rate in Youth at High Diabetes Risk, HEALTHY Study Finds (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)Lay Volunteers Can Play a Key Role in Diabetes Care (Reuters Health)
More Genes Implicated in Type 2 Diabetes (HealthDay)
National HIV Testing Day June 27, 2010 (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)New Gender-Specific Formula Gives Accurate Peak Heart Rate for Women; Better Predicts Risk of Heart-Related Death (American Heart Association)
No Pancreatitis Risk Seen in Byetta, Januvia Drugs (Reuters Health)
Study Finds Body's Potential Universal Flu Defense (Reuters Health)
Study Raises Questions Over Wider Use of Statins (Reuters Health)
Sunday, June 27Return to top
Scientists Find Way to Predict Timing of Menopause (Reuters Health)
Saturday, June 26Return to top
Friday, June 25Return to top
Chronic Pain Often Follows U.S. Soldiers Home (HealthDay)
Could Breathing Car Exhaust Trigger a Stroke? (Reuters Health)
Diabetes May Double Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke (HealthDay)
FDA Approves Rapid Test for Antibodies to Hepatitis C Virus (Food and Drug Administration)
For Migraine Sufferers, Stigma Adds to Burden (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Recognize Symptoms of Hypotension (HealthDay)
More American Women Not Having Children (Reuters Health)
Outdated Meds Pose Problems if Kept or Tossed (HealthDay)
Yoga's Cancer Benefit? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Thursday, June 24Return to top
Aging Swingers at High STD Risk (HealthDay)
FDA Sounds Alarm on Phony Tamiflu (Food and Drug Administration)
For a Long Life, Upbringing May Trump Education (Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Living with Arthritis Pain (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Recognizing Caregiver Stress (HealthDay)
"Jumping Genes" Make Each Person Unique (Reuters Health)
Mold May Trigger Severe Asthma in Some Folks (HealthDay)
Most Americans Get Too Much Salt (HealthDay)
Nine in 10 U.S. Adults Consume Too Much Sodium (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Researchers Discover How Folate Promotes Healing in Spinal Cord Injuries (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Summer Injury Threat (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)U.S. Scientists Create Artificial Lungs, of Sorts (Reuters Health)
Wednesday, June 23Return to top
Better Rx for Cirrhosis-Linked Bleeding (HealthDay)
Health Tip: If Your Child Stutters (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Is It a Concussion? (HealthDay)
Insufficient Vitamin D Tied to Severe Asthma Attacks (Reuters Health)
Low-Dose Polio Vaccine Effective (Reuters Health)
Medicare Proposes New Rules to Ensure Equal Visitation Rights for All Hospital Patients (Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Midlife Diabetes Risk (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Seasonality of Child Abuse Could Be a Myth (HealthDay)
Tailored Treatment for Advanced Lung Cancer? (HealthDay)
Urban Sprawl Could Make Cities Hotter (HealthDay)
U.S. Experts Weigh How to Reduce Radiation from Scans (Reuters Health)
Tuesday, June 22Return to top
Clean-up Workers Risk Health Problems from Oil Spill (Reuters Health)
Driving Distractions (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Fewer Hours for Medical Residents May Backfire (HealthDay)
Gaining Weight Later in Life Ups Diabetes Risk (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Baby Safe with a Pacifier (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Treating Heat Cramps (HealthDay)
Hormone Raises Desire for Fattening Foods (HealthDay)
Magic Power Coffee: Potentially Dangerous - Not Magical (Food and Drug Administration)
Now Scientists Read Your Mind Better Than You Can (Reuters Health)
Religious Teens Seem Less Prone to Alcohol Abuse (HealthDay)
Soccer Safety Not Just for the Pros (HealthDay)
West Nile Virus (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
X-Ray Can Spot Gastric Band Slippage (HealthDay)
Monday, June 21Return to top
Aspirin and Diabetes (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Brain Damage Rare in Kids with Simple Head Injuries (Reuters Health)
Breast Milk Reduces Infections in Babies (HealthDay)
Cartoon Characters Sell Kids on Unhealthy Foods (HealthDay)
Early Menopause Raises Heart Disease Risk (Reuters Health)
FDA Approves First Diagnostic Assay to Detect Both HIV Antigen and Antibodies (Food and Drug Administration)
Genome for Human Body Lice Unlocked (HealthDay)
Having Surgery? What You Should Know Before You Go (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Health Tip: Help Keep Joints Healthy (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Manage GERD (HealthDay)
Induced Labor May Double the Odds of C-Section (Reuters Health)
Many Diabetics Unaware of Hot Weather Hazards (HealthDay)
MP3 Players Might Harm Hearing (HealthDay)
New Tobacco Controls Have Public Health Impact (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
NIH-Supported Study Finds Novel Pathway May Open Doors for New Blood Pressure Treatments (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
(National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)Obesity Doesn't Always Guarantee Heart Disease (HealthDay)
PCBs May Weaken Kids' Vaccination Response (HealthDay)
Pfizer Voluntarily Withdraws Cancer Treatment Mylotarg from U.S. Market (Food and Drug Administration)
Skin Appendage Tumors Seem on the Rise in U.S. (HealthDay)
Software Cuts CT Radiation Dose in Half (Reuters Health)
Sunday, June 20Return to top
Saturday, June 19Return to top
Friday, June 18Return to top
ADHD Drugs Have No Long-Term Growth Effects (Reuters Health)
B Vitamins Linked to Depression Risk in Older Adults (Reuters Health)
Coffee Might Guard Against Head, Neck Cancers (HealthDay)
Coffee or Tea: Enjoy Both in Moderation for Heart Benefits (American Heart Association)
Fight Against Autism Goes High Tech (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Do Your Part to Reduce Air Pollution (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Anemia (HealthDay)
Leisurely Exercise (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Lymphoma Survivors Often Miss Out on Follow-Up (HealthDay)
Patients Could Use More Help Quitting Smoking (HealthDay)
People May Skip Soft Drinks Rather Than Pay More (HealthDay)
Smoking May Contribute to Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy (Reuters Health)
So Who Gets Hurt Snowboarding? (Reuters Health)
Vitamin D Status Is Not Associated with Risk for Less Common Cancers (National Cancer Institute)
(National Cancer Institute)Thursday, June 17Return to top
Addicting Chemical (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Botox May Temporarily Paralyze Emotions, Too (HealthDay)
Do Smokers Use More Prescription Painkillers? (Reuters Health)
Does It Matter What Time You Have a Heart Stent? (Reuters Health)
Exercise Might Aid Asthma Control (Reuters Health)
FDA Approves New Treatment for Advanced Prostate Cancer (Food and Drug Administration)
FDA Warns about Fraudulent Tamiflu (Food and Drug Administration)
Health Tip: Things That May Trigger Wheezing (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Understanding Achilles Tendonitis (HealthDay)
H1N1 Flu Undergoing Genetic Changes in Pigs (HealthDay)
Iodine Levels a Worry As Salt Use Declines (HealthDay)
Low, High Manganese Levels May Affect the Infant Brain (Reuters Health)
Pro-Eating Disorder Sites Abound on the Internet (HealthDay)
Prognosis Good for Most Children with Epilepsy (HealthDay)
Study Shows 111 Percent Increase in ER Visits Involving Nonmedical Use of Prescription Opioid Pain Relievers (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Wednesday, June 16Return to top
B6, Be Healthier? (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Eating Eggs Doesn't Seem to Up Diabetes Risk (Reuters Health)
Gene Therapy for HIV Inches Forward (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Why People Get Ear Infections (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When Kids Have Separation Anxiety (HealthDay)
In U.S., 15 Percent Lack Health Insurance (Reuters Health)
More Americans Exercise, But They Are Still Obese (Reuters Health)
New Clues for Treating Ulcerative Colitis (HealthDay)
NIH-Supported Experimental Marburg Vaccine Prevents Disease Two Days after Infection (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)Obesity Can Take Toll on Sex Life (HealthDay)
Playtime with Parents May Shape Gender Roles (HealthDay)
U.S. Review Extended on Broader Use of Merck Vaccine (Reuters Health)
Why Some Like Things Salty (HealthDay)
Tuesday, June 15Return to top
Calcium, Vitamin D Supplements OK for Arteries (HealthDay)
Common Birth Defect Likely Inherited (HealthDay)
Cord Blood Transplants a Viable Option in Leukemia (Reuters Health)
Drug That Stops Bleeding Could Save Lives (HealthDay)
FDA Releases Risk Summaries for Newer Drugs (Reuters Health)
Females May Be Naturally More Prone to Stress (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Buy a Bike That Suits Your Child (HealthDay)
Infant Overdose Risk with Liquid Vitamin D (Food and Drug Administration)
IV Steroids May Be Overkill in COPD Patients (HealthDay)
Pregnancy Pounds (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Swine Flu Shot Protects against 1918 Flu (Reuters Health)
Twin Study Shows Mediterranean-Style Diet Improves Heart Function (American Heart Association)
U.S. Food Guidelines Should Focus on Fat, Panel Says (Reuters Health)
Vitamin B6 Tied to Lowered Lung Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
Monday, June 14Return to top
Brain Scan Study Confirms Role of Alzheimer's Genes (Reuters Health)
Cost-Conscious Cancer Survivors Skip Care (HealthDay)
Drugs Linked to Cataracts, Behaviors Can Delay Them (Reuters Health)
Gum Disease and Your Heart (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Health Tip: Lift Weights Safely (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Packing Prescriptions for Travel (HealthDay)
Mastectomy Rates Still Declining Across U.S. (Reuters Health)
Most Doctors Giving Pap Test Too Often (HealthDay)
Stricter Rules Can Steer Kids Away from TV (HealthDay)
Teen-Age Boys Have Greater Risk Than Girls of High Blood Pressure as Adults (American Heart Association)
Those Who Eat Brown Rice May Have Less Diabetes (Reuters Health)
Use of Proposed Diabetes Test May Depend on Race (Reuters Health)
Sunday, June 13Return to top
Defect Risk Higher for Assisted Fertility Babies (Reuters Health)
Scientists Find Genes Linked to Testicular Cancer (Reuters Health)
Saturday, June 12Return to top
Lawn Mowers a Real Safety Hazard for Kids (HealthDay)
Friday, June 11Return to top
Behavioral Therapy Plus Exercise May Ease Fibromyalgia (Reuters Health)
Biofeedback May Help Combat Stage Fright (HealthDay)
Birth Complications More Common at Night (Reuters Health)
Depression Could Play a Role in Added Belly Fat (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Coping with Stress (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Having Signs of Newborn Jaundice (HealthDay)
Mental Decline from Diabetes Can Start in Middle Age (Reuters Health)
Rising Threat (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Slightly Preterm, Healthy Babies Do OK Later On (Reuters Health)
Smoking Linked to Aggressive Colon Polyps (HealthDay)
Stopping Hormone Therapy Worse Than Not Starting? (Reuters Health)
Thursday, June 10Return to top
Common Cancer Drug Tied to Kidney Damage (HealthDay)
Depression Can Make Pain Worse (HealthDay)
Exercise Helps Reduce Falls in Young and Old (HealthDay)
Eye Exam May Someday Spot Multiple Sclerosis (HealthDay)
FDA Seizes More Than $32,000 Worth of Bulk Honey from Philadelphia Distribution Center (Food and Drug Administration)
Free Drugs May Help More Get Chlamydia Treatment (Reuters Health)
Gene Linked to Alzheimer's Disease Plays Key Role in Cell Survival (National Institute on Aging)
(National Institute on Aging)Genes May Be a Source of Vitamin D Deficiency (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Don't Suddenly Stop Antidepressants (HealthDay)
Moms' Full-Time Work Tied to Childhood Obesity (Reuters Health)
Newer Devices Often Underestimate Blood Pressure (Reuters Health)
NIH Researchers Identify New Steps in Spread of Malaria Parasite Through Bloodstream (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Not Smoking After Bone Surgery May Speed Healing (HealthDay)
Positive Outlook (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Violence on the Rise at U.S. Health Care Centers (HealthDay)
Wednesday, June 9Return to top
Doctors Urged to Warn Against Cellphone Use in Cars (Reuters Health)
Epilepsy Drug Linked to Serious Birth Defects (HealthDay)
Gene Copy Aberrations May Help Drive Autism (HealthDay)
Health Plan Reports Major Drop in Heart Attacks (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When You Shop with Children (HealthDay)
Health Tip: When You're Using Crutches (HealthDay)
H1N1 Flu Acts Much Like Its Seasonal Cousin (HealthDay)
Look Who's Talking (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Medicare Drug Spending Varies Widely Across U.S. (HealthDay)
More School Friends May = Better Grades (HealthDay)
Warfarin Safe During Heart Device Surgery (HealthDay)
1 in 4 Americans Under 65 Lacks Dental Insurance (HealthDay)
Tuesday, June 8Return to top
Exercise and Your DNA (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Monday, June 7Return to top
FDA Takes Action Against California Soy-Product Manufacturer Lifesoy (Food and Drug Administration)
NIH Researchers Explore How Healthy, Young Adults View the Role Genetics Plays in Improving Health (National Human Genome Research Institute)
(National Human Genome Research Institute)Off to Bed! (HealthDay)
(HealthDay)Tourette Syndrome: Involuntary Motor and Vocal or Phonic Tics (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)