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Thursday, July 01, 2010

Eating Disorders, Addictions Tough to Treat in Teens

Eye Condition May Alter Corneal Transplant Results

Money Can't Buy You Joy

Gene Mutation May Make People More Prone to Asthma

Antibiotic May Up Risk of Dangerous Potassium Levels in Seniors

Older Folks Watch More TV, Get Less Out of It

Black Cancer Patients Twice as Likely to Die From Disease

PSA Test Does Cut Prostate Cancer Deaths, Study Finds

Tibetans' Adaptation to High Altitudes Took Only 3,000 Years: Study

Scientists Spot Gene Variants That Predict Longevity

Hospital Visits for Underage Drinking Soar on July 4 Weekend

Clinical Trials Update: July 1, 2010

Hepatitis A Vaccine Pays Off for Kids: Study

Sex With Recent Smallpox Vaccine Recipient Can Lead to Illness

Health Highlights

Health Tip: When It's Difficult to Swallow

Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Narcolepsy

Friday, July 02, 2010

Prison Games Hint at Psychopathy, Brain Damage: Study

Experts Believe Many Birth Defects Are Preventable

For Parents With Spina Bifida, a Healthy Daughter

'Family-Centered Rounds' for Pediatric Patients Applauded

Effects of Mom's Favoritism May Last Into Adulthood

Researchers Find Gene Behind Four-Leaf Clover

Love in Her Eyes? You're Likely a He-Man, Study Says

Serious Mental Illness Can Take Toll on Life Span

Errands Tomorrow? Sleep May Help You Remember

In Mice, Oxygen Slows Wrinkling Due to UV Rays

Minnesota Smoking Bans Didn't Lead to Job Loss

Complications Shorten Stroke Patients' Lives

Clinical Trials Update: July 2, 2010

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Why Some People Become Blind

Health Tip: Are You More Likely to Develop Endometriosis?

Saturday, July 03, 2010

Women Urged to Declare Their Independence From Tobacco

Leave July 4 Fireworks to the Pros

Sunday, July 04, 2010

Children, Elderly Need Protection From Soaring Temperatures

Monday, July 05, 2010

How to Ride Out Dangerous Heat Waves

City Cycling Seems to Have More Upsides Than Down

Health Tip: Keep Food Safe

Health Tip: Use Fireworks Safely

Tuesday, July 06, 2010

Lung Transplant Outcome Might Hinge on Hospital Location

Changes in Fat Cells May Pave Way for Type 2 Diabetes

Too Much Screen Time Can Threaten Attention Span

Later School Start Times May Foster Better Students

Breast Cancer Gene May Raise Men's Risk, Too

Vaccines Don't Appear to Increase Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk

Breast, Colon Cancer Screening Rates High, But Not High Enough

Mental Health Woes Plague 'Cyberbullies' and Their Victims

ICU Deaths More Likely on Weekends, Review Reveals

Clinical Trials Update: July 6, 2010

Kids See Fewer Ads for Sweets, More for Fast Food: Study

New Alzheimer's Clues Identified

Anxiety Disorders, Heart Disease a Bad Combination: Study

Tight Blood Pressure Control Doesn't Help All Diabetics: Study

Glucosamine Ineffective for Lower Back Pain Linked to Arthritis

Shorter Telomere Length Again Linked to Cancer

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Use Hand Tools Safely

Health Tip: What Causes Ingrown Toenails?

Wednesday, July 07, 2010

Understanding Back Pain May Improve Management, Study Suggests

Many Docs Deliver Cancer Diagnosis Badly: Study

Research Sheds Light on How Herpes Virus Invades Cells

Suicide Barriers on Bridges May Send Jumpers Elsewhere

Brain Changes in MS May Spur Depression

Best Option for Rotator Cuff Tear May Vary by Patient

Lady Gaga-Inspired Lens Fad Draws Warning From Eye Docs

Doctor-Patient E-Mails Are a Healthy Addition, Research Shows

Clinical Trials Update: July 7, 2010

Could Hot Weather Affect Results of a Colorectal Cancer Test?

Relentless Heat Threatens Your Health

Ancestry May Affect Lung Function Tests

U.S. Cancer Death Rate Keeps Falling: Report

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Risk Factors for Shin Splints

Health Tip: Protect Children From Sunburn

Thursday, July 08, 2010

Tai Chi and Qigong Offer Many Health Benefits: Review

Anesthetics Could Add to Global Warming

Babies Born Poor Often Remain Poor

Monitoring Blood Pressure at Home May Help Keep It Low

Fish Oil Supplements Linked to Lower Risk of Breast Cancer: Study

Heart Beat Could Provide Marker for Kidney Health: Study

Clues for Burning Fat Without Exercise Found in Mice

Low-Income Children Not Getting Adequate Dental Care

New Anti-HIV Weapons Found in Immune System

Clinical Trials Update: July 8, 2010

Decline in U.S. Teen Smoking Rate Stalls

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Help Prevent Choking While Eating

Health Tip: Managing Dietary Fat

Friday, July 09, 2010

Childhood Obesity Boosts Risk of GERD

Study Suggests Link Between HPV, Skin Cancer

Brain Hard-Wired to Resist Romantic Rejection, Study Suggests

Researchers Point to Possible Scleroderma-Cancer Link

Cumulative Radiation Doses Seen in Cardiac Imaging

As Parents Lose Jobs, Kids Often Lose Out on Health Care

Summer is High Time for Bacterial Infection in Cats

U.S. Report on Kids' Health Brings Mixed Results

Rat Study Sheds Light on Cocaine Addiction

FDA Advisory Panel Decision on Avandia Looms

Clinical Trials Update: July 9, 2010

Wrist Fractures May Open Door to Disability in Older Women

Scientists Engineering Advanced Wound Dressings

Early Tamiflu Might Benefit Transplant Patients With H1N1 Flu

For Teenage Girls, Competition Cuts Both Ways: Study

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Taming Irritable Bowels

Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Lupus

Saturday, July 10, 2010

FDA Reviewer Questions Results of Key Avandia Trial

Parents Urged to Enforce Proper Use of Child Safety Seats

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Don't Let Food Allergies Spoil the Picnic

Glaucoma Cases on the Rise in U.S.

Confronting Glaucoma, Before It's Too Late

Monday, July 12, 2010

Exercise, Vitamin D Seem to Cut Alzheimer's Risk: Researchers

New Guidelines Urge Use of MRI Over CT Scan in Stroke Patients

History of Pregnancy-Linked Diabetes Helps Predict Its Return

'Expecting the Unexpected' Doesn't Always Work, Study Suggests

Eye Chart Exams for Teens May Miss Vision Problems

Clinical Trials Update: July 12, 2010

Lifestyle Interventions Needed to Stay Heart-Healthy

Fewer Excess Pounds May Mean Fewer Hot Flashes

Salsa, Guacamole Rising Source of Foodborne Illness: CDC

Vitamins D, E Might Help Maintain Brain Health

Heart Attack Care Is Getting Better, Report Finds

Sleep Apnea Could Raise Heart Risks for Older Men

Weight-Loss Supplements Often No Better Than Fakes: Study

Could Having a Bigger Head Help Slow Alzheimer's?

Screening Guidelines Miss Many Kids With High Cholesterol

Survey Links Puberty to Violent Behavior

Health Tip: Help Prevent Burnout

Health Tip: Eating a Well-Balanced Vegetarian Diet

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Program Teaches Parents How to Nurture Healthy Eaters

Emotions May Be Blunted in Alzheimer's Patients

Childhood Cancer Survivors at Risk of Premature Death

Alzheimer's Research Spotlights Protein 'Tangles' in Brain

1 in 3 U.S. Docs Wouldn't Report Impaired, Incompetent Colleague

Word Games May Predict Life of Relationship

FDA Panel Seems Skeptical Over Key Avandia Data

Can Self-Hypnosis Help Tourette Patients Control Tics?

Intervention May Help Relieve Cancer Patients' Pain, Depression

Brain Grows Quickest in Areas Where Apes, Humans Vary: Study

Experts Issue New Guidelines on Breast Cancer Drugs

Gene Linked to Obesity May Also Raise Dementia Risk

Health Tip: Preventing Osteoporosis

Health Tip: Dealing With Grief

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Cystic Fibrosis Flare-Ups May Be Treated Equally Well at Home

Mood Disorders Going Undetected in U.S. Children

Alzheimer's May Increase Seizure Risk

Association Found Between Alzheimer's and Anemia

Sleep Plays Important Role in Chronic Disease: Report

Medical Studies Involving Kids May Be Prone to Bias

Community Programs Can Help Mothers Control Weight: Study

Dengue Infection Re-Emerges in Florida: CDC

Excess Weight in Older Women Linked to Diminished Memory

1 in 5 Parents Missed Work for H1N1 School Closings: Survey

Method of Failed Suicide May Predict Successful Attempt

Rare Blood Vessel Disease Could Have New Treatment Option

Clinical Trials Update: July 14, 2010

New Criteria for Alzheimer's Diagnosis Proposed

High Readmission Rates May Not Mean Worse Hospital Care

New Pill Found to Cut Weight With Few Side Effects: Study

Alzheimer's Caregivers' Outlook May Vary by Race, Ethnicity

Health Tip: What May Trigger a Hernia

Health Tip: Take Steps Toward a Healthier Lifestyle

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Gentle Horses Help Rein in Autism in Kids

Too Many Tots Watching Too Much TV: Study

More Americans Abusing Prescription Painkillers

Stroke Risk May Rise First Hour After Drinking

Mom's Mental State Influenced Kids' Well-Being After 9/11: Study

Scientists Create 'Malaria-Proof' Mosquito

No-Shame Programs May Appeal to Obese

Arthroscopic Hip Surgery May Help Athletes Get Back to Play

New Clues to How Cancer Patients' Genes Influence Treatment

Dementia May Differ in Those With and Without Diabetes

Avandia Raises Heart Risk But Should Stay on Market, FDA Panel Finds

New Private Health Plans Must Offer Preventive Care

Silicon Oil May Protect Vision From Radiation for Eye Cancer

Diabetics Urged to Confer With Their Doctor About Avandia Use

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Help Prevent Motion Sickness

Health Tip: Considering a Midwife?

Friday, July 16, 2010

Health, Money Woes May Boost Bowel Cancer Deaths in Blacks

Major Fast Food Chains Have Reduced Trans Fats

Good Luck Charms Might Just Work

More Study Urged on Risks, Benefits of Earlier HIV Therapy

U.S. Health Reform Starts to Take Hold

Knee Replacements Can Fail for Various Reasons, Expert Says

Kids Who Do Poorly in School More Likely to Become Bullies

Computers Help Beat Hospital Infections

Women at Greater Risk From Serious Angina Than Men: Study

Viral 'Fingerprint' in Gut Unique in Everyone, Scientists Discover

Those To-Die-For High Heels May Alter Anatomy

Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Shows Promise

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Endometriosis

Health Tip: What May Cause an Aneurysm

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Simple Tool May Predict Athlete's Risk for Ligament Injury

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Traffic Pollution Linked to Risk Factor for Sudden Cardiac Death

Monday, July 19, 2010

Major Leaguers Seem Prone to Injuries in First Half of Season

Autistic Kids Often Fussier Eaters, but Nutrition OK

Cigarette Smoke May Up Cancer Risk By Interfering With Genes

Ban Point-of-Sale Tobacco Ads in Retail Outlets, Researchers Urge

Flu Vaccine Via Skin Patch Shows Promise in Mice

Many False-Positive HIV Test Results for Those in AIDS Vaccine Trials

Study Suggests Higher Cancer Rate Among IVF Babies

Voice Recorders Seem to Help Detect Autism

Better Way to Predict Success of Second IVF Attempt?

Could PCBs Help Boost Blood Pressure?

Obesity as Young Adult May Boost Psoriatic Arthritis Risk

Researchers Use Ecstasy to Treat PTSD

Clinical Trials Update: July 19, 2010

Cholesterol Screening Rates Too Low in Young U.S. Adults: CDC

Parents Can Help Limit Kids' Exposure to Medical Imaging

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Why Are My Eyes Red?

Health Tip: Drive Safely in the Dark

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Economic Status May Affect Kids' Hearing Aid Care

Brain Injury May Raise Soldier's Epilepsy Risk

Consumers Overestimate Ability to Master New Products: Study

Can Cell Phones Cause Another Kind of Ringing?

Avastin Largely Safe for Patients With Type of Advanced Lung Cancer

Homeopathic Nasal Zinc Linked to Loss of Smell

Ah Doctor, What Exactly Does This Entry Mean?

Patient's 'Lost' Blood Can Be Reused in Trauma Surgery

Study Suggests Painters Face Increased Risk of Bladder Cancer

Higher Percentage of Whites, Blacks and Hispanics Drinking Than in '90s

Mom's Alcoholism Especially Tough on Daughter's Mental Health

Screening for Sepsis Could Save Lives, Researchers Say

Clinical Trials Update: July 20, 2010

New Study Finds HPV Vaccine Protects Against Genital Warts

FDA Advisers Say Avastin Shouldn't Be Used for Breast Cancer

'Get Moving' Can Be Vital Advice for Seniors

Health Tip: Reduce Your Sugar Consumption

Health Tip: Weaning Baby from a Bottle

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Damage From Binge-Drinking in Pregnancy Worsens With Age

Moderate Caffeine Intake Safe During Pregnancy, Experts Say

Vaginal Delivery May Be OK After C-Section

PTSD Peaks at Different Ages in Men, Women

Meditation Appears to Boost Attention Span

Not Every ACL Tear Needs Early Surgery, Study Suggests

Clinical Trials Update: July 21, 2010

FDA Puts Partial Hold on Avandia Safety Study

People With Drinking Problems May Turn to Clergy for Help

Prenatal Vitamin Levels a Concern After Weight Loss Surgery

Florida's Minorities See Unusual Melanoma Patterns

Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Hand Arthritis

Health Tip: Treating Cradle Cap

Thursday, July 22, 2010

'Working Memory Capacity' May Determine Music's Virtuosos

Cancer Docs 'Frustrated' By Lack of Useful Info in Journal Articles

Caterpillars' Creep May Hold Clues for Advanced Robotics

Varying Your Practice Moves May Help Improve Skills

Can Ozone Cause Heart Attacks?

Clinical Trials Update: July 22, 2010

The Longer You Sit, the Shorter Your Life Span: Study

Dangerous Fungus Now Endemic in Pacific Northwest: CDC

People Who Are Depressed 'See' a Gray World

Signs of Thyroid Trouble Tied to Raised Pregnancy Complication

Some on Statins May Not Need Boost in 'Good' Cholesterol

Giving Kids Booze, Medicines Can Be Child Abuse

Taking to the Stage to Battle Mental Illness

Insurance Woes Can Add to Burden of Psoriasis

Health Tip: Visiting the Doctor When Your Infant is Well

Health Tip: Start Migraine Care Immediately

Friday, July 23, 2010

Urge Kids to Drink Water During Hot Weather: Expert

Colleges Not Doing Enough to Combat Student Drinking: Report

Schizophrenia Linked to Raised Risk of Injury While Hospitalized

Radiation for Childhood Cancer Can Boost Risk of Stillbirth Later

Avoid Mosquito Bites to Prevent Dengue Fever in Florida: Expert

Nitric Oxide Doesn't Seem to Help Preemies' Lungs: Report

Americans With Disabilities Act Reaches 20th Anniversary

As Weight Goes Up, So Do Heart Risks

Shedding Pounds Saved One Woman's Life

In Adolescence, Happier Often Means Healthier

Docs May Be Slow to Diagnose Arthritis of Back, Study Suggests

Women of African Heritage May Face Greater Aggressive Breast Cancer Risk

FDA Panels Reject Plan to Curb Opioid Painkiller Abuse

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Understanding Social Anxiety Disorder

Health Tip: Tame Rosacea's Redness

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Each Summer, Falls Top the List of Ways Kids Get Hurt

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Playgrounds More Fun When Safety Rules Come Into Play

Relationship Insecurity May Undermine Your Health

As Temperature Rises, So Does Seniors' Risk of Hyperthermia

Health Highlights

Monday, July 26, 2010

Most Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Treated Aggressively, Study Shows

Not All Epilepsy Drugs Raise Suicide Risk: Study

Stroke Prevention Treatment Varies Widely Across U.S.

Childhood Cancer May Be Linked to Later Heart Problems

Sniffing Device Allows Disabled to Write, Run Wheelchairs

Sunscreen Concerns Unfounded, Experts Say

Want a Certain Doctor in the ER?

Link Between Depression, Cholesterol May Differ by Gender

Study Explores Links Between Obesity and Chronic Pain

Witness Testimony May Be Affected By Negative Feelings

Make Sure Your Kids Are Safe in the Water

Americans Seem More Prone to Depression Than Russians

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Learn to Relax

Health Tip: Help Manage Unwanted Hair

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Does a Foreign Accent Hurt Credibility?

Mom's Affection Helps Babies Grow Into Less Stressed Adults

Rush Victims of Deadliest Heart Attacks to Specialty Centers: Study

Complications From Weight-Loss Surgery 'Relatively Low'

Delirious Hospital Patients a High-Risk Group, Study Finds

Brain Structure Changes Found in Irritable Bowel Patients

Alaskan Sled Dog Has Own Genetic 'Signature'

Longer Time Frame for Clot-Busting Drug May Help Beat Stroke

To Help Keep Weight Off, Turn to the Web

In Conversation, People's Brains Can Mirror Each Other

Close Ties With Others Might Lengthen Life, Review Finds

Clinical Trials Update: July 27, 2010

Delivering Babies Even a Few Weeks Early Ups Respiratory Risks

Genetic Risk Score Can Predict Odds For Breast Cancer

Technology May Explain Mammogram's Poorer Performance in Younger Women

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Caring for Your Skin

Health Tip: Taking a Plane Trip With Baby

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

New Drugs Eyed for Huntington's Disease

Higher Education Level May Help Brain Cope With Dementia

In Young Girls, Obesity Linked to Early Puberty, Analysis Reveals

Level of Parent-Child Conflict Seems to Differ Among Nations

Could Drinking Help Thwart Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Anesthesia's Role in Hip, Knee Replacement Infections Studied

Vaccine Boosts Survival for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer: Study

Clinical Trials Update: July 28, 2010

Teens With ADHD Often Have Trouble Completing High School

Implantable Sensor Measures Blood Sugar Levels

Sleep Disorder May Help Predict Parkinson's Decades Earlier

Chest Compressions Alone Best With CPR

FDA Cites Its Food Safety Web Site

For Some Female Birds, Infidelity Boosts Offspring's Survival

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Prepare for a Road Trip

Health Tip: Soothing Itchy Skin

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Clinical Trials Update: July 29, 2010

Menopause Treatment Could Harm Kids, Pets, FDA Warns

New Data Supports Link Between Diabetes Drugs, Fractures

Black Teens May Need Higher Vitamin D Supplementation

Doctors, Patients Rarely on Same Page

Story-Telling More Difficult for Brain-Injured Children: Study

Knee, Hip Replacements May Aid Weight Loss: Study

Increased Risk of Violence Among Unsupervised Teen Groups

Breast Cancer's DNA Yields More Secrets

Americans Still Confused About Health Reform

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Dealing With Separation Anxiety

Health Tip: Is Your Blood Sugar High?

Friday, July 30, 2010

Experts Support FDA Panel's Backing of New Blood Thinner

When Others Drink, Your Genes May Lead You to Join Them

More Women to Get Health Insurance Under Affordable Care Act

Calcium Supplements Linked to Boost in Heart Attack Risk

Experimental Diet Pill May Bring 'Modest' Weight Loss

Mom's Weight Before Pregnancy May Affect Weight of Child

Research Illuminates How the Human Neck Developed

Too Soon to Tell Whether Dengue Fever Will Spread in U.S.

Clinical Trials Update: July 30, 2010

H1N1 Protection in Coming Season's Flu Vaccines: FDA

Why Cancer Screening Campaigns Can Backfire

Doing Prescribed Exercises May Help Relieve Arthritis Pain

Genetic Tests Marketed to Consumers Can Be Dangerously Misleading

Clean Water May Still Pose Health Risk for Swimmers

Many Leaders Actually Want to Help Others: Study

Many Horse Lovers Saddle Up Unsafely

Health Tip: Signs You May Have Sleep Apnea

Health Tip: Does Your Child Have a Behavior Disorder?

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Seasonal Changes Can Put Teens' Sleep/Wake Cycles Off Track

Athletes Need to Protect Against Heat Stroke: Expert



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