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HealthDay February Archive

 

Monday, February 01, 2010

As Kids Age, Secondary Schools Offer Less Support

Long Before Symptoms, Blood May Reveal Rheumatoid Arthritis

Fewer Childhood Deaths From Rheumatic Disease

Herbal Remedies Can Cause Cardiac Problems

Preventive Steps Helped Summer Campers Avoid Swine Flu

Diabetes Drug Helps Dieting Teens Lose Weight

Mutating Genes May Lead to Premature Births

Stem Cell, Bone Marrow Transplants Both Benefit Leukemia Patients

Loving Foster Homes Improve Kids' Attention, Impulsivity

Poor Mental Functioning May Predict Stroke

Experts Issue Warning on Prostate Hormone Therapy

Genetic Variants in Depressed People Raise Suicide Risk

Abstinence-Only Classes Reduced Sexual Activity, Study Found

Antidepressants After Stroke May Boost Mental Ability

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 1, 2010

Obama Proposes $911 Billion for Health and Human Services

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Feeding Baby Solid Foods

Health Tip: Have Clean Air at Home

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

CT Scans Deemed Best for Checking Heart Arteries

Fish Oil Helped Stave Off Psychosis in Study Patients

Smoker's Own Secondhand Smoke Adds to Health Risks

Children Likelier to See Dentist if Parents Go Too

Fat-Burning Chemical Points to New Weight-Loss Drug

Later Puberty Seen for Obese Boys

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 2, 2010

Protein Levels in Urine Help Predict Kidney Function

Controversial Autism Study Retracted by Medical Journal

Serotonin May Be Key to Sudden Infant Deaths

Analysis Examines Ultrasound Use for Blood Clots

Spanish-Speaking Mothers Less Likely to Turn on TV

Using Nicotine Patch Longer Boosts Efforts to Quit

Study Suggests High HIV Rate Among African Teens

Lead Exposure May Contribute to ADHD

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Foods That May Spur Migraines

Health Tip: Benefitting From Cross-Training Exercises

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Winter Sun Warrants Sunscreen

Mealtime a Challenge for Some With Autism

Biking to School Boosts Kids' Fitness

Visual Processing Plays Role in Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Immigrants at Lower Stroke Risk Than Long-Term Residents?

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Raises Suicide Risk

Wii Popularity Leads to New Kind of Gaming Injury

Very Obese People May Be Missing Genes

Tylenol May Protect Kidneys After Severe Muscle Damage

Kidney Function May Be Tied to Bone Loss

Internet Addicts More Prone to Depression

When Counseling Costs, Response Dwindles

Brain Damage Seen in People With Severe Sleep Apnea

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 3, 2010

Organ Transplant Drug Keeps Immune System in Check

Brain Scans Suggest Some Vegetative Patients May Be Aware

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Help Your Newborn Learn

Health Tip: Things that May Cause or Worsen GERD

Thursday, February 04, 2010

Natural Delivery OK in Cases of Intrauterine Growth Restriction

With C-Section, Stitches May Be Best

Biofeedback Now Seen as 'Regular' Medicine

Untreated, Mild May Become Major Depression

Genes May Influence Preterm Births

Tests Show Top Tuna Brands Have High Mercury Levels

Nanofiber Gel May Spur Growth of New Knee Cartilage

Now in Living Color: Dinosaurs

Review Spotlights Clues to Serious Childhood Infection

Steroids May Be Overrated in Treatment of COPD

Too Few Adults Get Recommended Vaccinations

Government to Pay for More Than Half of U.S. Health Care Costs

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 4, 2010

Black and Hispanic Infants Much More Likely to Have HIV

'Gene Doping' May Be Next Wave of Sports Tampering

Campaign Calls for Limits on Doctors' Hours

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Understanding Perimenopause

Health Tip: Beta Blockers May Have Side Effects

Friday, February 05, 2010

Human Pacemakers Offer Hope to Ailing Dogs

Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Not Cost-Effective: Study

Agricultural Chemical Spray Linked to Birth Defect Risk

Surgeons Suffering Work-Related Injuries

Herbals Not the Answer for Asthma, Study Shows

Depression in Pregnancy May Lead to Antisocial Teens

More Doses of MS Drug Raise Risk of Brain Infection

Super Bowl Stress Can Spark Heart Attacks

Concussion Awareness for Young Athletes Gets Big Play

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 5, 2010

As Swine Flu Fades, Experts Ponder Next Season

Genome Mapped for Type 2 Diabetes

Dopamine Levels in Brain May Determine Social Status

Artificial Pancreas Helps Type 1 Diabetics During Sleep

Kids Born Early in Year More Likely to Be Athletes?

Wound-Healing Maggots Succumb to Deadly Bacteria

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Understanding Ear Tube Surgery

Health Tip: Getting Cardiac Rehabilitation

Saturday, February 06, 2010

Spectators Need to Prepare for Olympic Games, Too

Sunday, February 07, 2010

Ski Helmets Encouraged for All

Fibroids May Raise Risk of Stillbirth

Monday, February 08, 2010

Drug Cures Osteoporosis in Mice

Handgrip Strength Helps Predict Death Risk in Elderly

Cleaning Agent Tied to Parkinson's in Study

Financial Woes Add Anxiety to Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Mediterranean Diet May Help Keep You Smarter

Older Stroke Patients Are Getting Better Treatment

Beer for the Bones?

Soft Drinks Could Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Older Moms More Apt to Have Autistic Child

3 Home Habits Help Youngsters Stay Slim

Scientists Spot Genes Tied to Aging

High Blood Pressure May Predict Dementia in Some Seniors

Stem Cell Research Makes Another Advance

Glaucoma Drugs May Play Role in Longer Life

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 8, 2010

'Third-Hand Smoke' Could Be Troublesome, Too

Health Highlights

Health Tip: What's Behind Nasal Congestion

Health Tip: Spot Unsafe Playgrounds

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Inflammatory Bowel Ups Risk for Blood Clots

Vaccine May Prevent TB in People With HIV

ICU Patients at Risk for Rare Heart Rhythm Problem

Too Many With End-Stage Dementia Get Feeding Tubes

Medicare Cost-Saving Moves Can Backfire

Paxil Blocks Tamoxifen, Lowers Survival Odds Against Breast Cancer

Drug May Ease Cognitive Effects of Huntington's

Gastric Banding Most Effective for Obese Teens

Genes Play Role in Prognosis With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers

Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Kids May Have Genetic Cause

Women More Likely to Fail Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation

Drinking Milk While Pregnant May Lower Kids' MS Risk

Tanning Bed Regulation Heats Up

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 9, 2010

FDA Seeks Reduction in Radiation From Medical Scans

Mom's Lifestyle in Early Pregnancy Affects Baby's Size

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Protect Your Child at Day Care

Health Tip: Getting Help for Neck Pain

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Migraine Linked to Increased Heart Attack Risk

Voice Problems May Affect Social Life in Parkinson's

Scientists Pinpoint Area of Brain That Fears Losing Money

Flu Vaccine Safe for Infants 6 Weeks Old

With Anorexia, Body May Hoard Fat in Bones

Autism-Related Hypersensitivity Better Understood

Physical Changes in Brain Linked to Altered Spirituality

Blacks in Nursing Homes Vaccinated Less Than Whites

Women's Heart Disease Awareness Still Lacking

New Diagnostic Guidelines for Mental Illnesses Proposed

Cyndi Lauper, Lady Gaga Put Spotlight on Women and HIV

For Some Breast Cancer Patients, Shorter Radiation Works Well

Scientists Discover How HIV Is Transmitted Between Men

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 10, 2010

Premature Death Could Await Obese Kids

First Gene Variants Linked to Stuttering Discovered

Exposure to 9/11 Fumes Tied to Chronic Headaches

Strong 'Sweet Tooth' in Kids Tied to Family's Mental Health

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Dealing With Dry Skin

Health Tip: Help Prevent Travelers' Diarrhea

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Few Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer Take Tamoxifen

Movies Loaded With Images of Junk Food

Low IQ May Up Heart Disease Risk

Quick Chest Pain Test Simplifies Discharge Decision

Cognitive Skills May Shrink With Tamoxifen

Dark Chocolate May Lower Stroke Risk

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 11, 2010

Vaccine Not Fail-Safe in Ongoing Mumps Outbreak

Energy Drinks, Alcohol a Dangerous Mix

Scientists Decipher How Brain Handles Silence

TV Dramas Can Be More Persuasive Than News Reports

Poll Shows Eroding Support for Health Reform

ADHD Brain May Be a Little Different

Fitness a Factor in Snow Shoveling Injuries

Hormone May Prevent Aggressive Breast Cancer

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Signs That a Loved One May Have Dementia

Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Burns

Friday, February 12, 2010

Breast Cancer Stats Differ Racially Despite Similar Mammogram Rates

Girl Softball Players Suffering More Shoulder Injuries

Another Study Refutes Vaccination-Autism Link

Bill Clinton Back Home After Heart Procedure

Low-Dose Antibiotics May Promote Drug Resistance

Mexican-Americans Most Active in U.S.

MRI May Not Add Value to Routine Breast Cancer Care

Restrictions on Plasma From Female Donors May Need Revisiting

Heel-First Walking Conserves Energy

Too Much Mercury in Canned Tuna -- Or Is There?

Pro Athletes' Brains React at Olympic Speed

Research Sheds Light on Increasing Cerebral Palsy Rates Among Preemies

Gay Men's Evolutionary Role May Be to Help Protect Young Kin

Wedding Band Makes Jealousy a Bigger Threat

Sweat Lodges, Steam Rooms Aren't for Detox

Want to Find Love? Be Giving

57 Million Americans Sickened by H1N1 Flu: CDC

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Prevent a Raspy Voice

Health Tip: Risk Factors for Postpartum Depression

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Witnessing Uplifting Behavior May Spur Good Deeds

Train Like an Olympian: Here's How

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Office Romance OK With Most Folks

Monday, February 15, 2010

Cigars, Pipes No 'Healthy' Alternative to Cigarettes

Advance Toward Test for Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Herpes Drug Might Also Slow HIV Progression

Diabetes Drugs Avandia, Actos Tied to Fractures in Women

Elevators Can Bring Injury to Seniors

Rapid Flu Test Most Accurate for Young Kids

Drugs That Shift Cell's Energy Find New Purpose

TV Shows Often Botch Proper Seizure Responses

Minorities Not Treated at Higher-Quality Centers

Repeated Weight-Loss Surgery Carries Added Risks

NSAIDs Won't Shield Against Skin Cancer

After a Stroke, High Risk for a Recurrence

Botox May Prevent Some Migraines

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 15, 2010

'Bonding' Hormone Might Help Some With Autism

'Fishy Smell' May Keep Patients From Diabetes Drug

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Understanding Frostbite

Health Tip: When an Animal Bites You

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

PTSD Treatment Still Lacking for Veterans

Severe Sleep Apnea Has Silver Lining

Migraine Tied to Raised Multiple Sclerosis Risk

Survey Finds Many Men Complaining of Ill-Fitting Condoms

In Tests, Implanted Monitor Detects Atrial Fibrillation

Women Need More Help After Heart Attack

Aspirin May Boost Breast Cancer Survival

Genetic Risk Score Doesn't Spot Heart Trouble in Women

Most Americans Think It's Others Who Are Unhealthy

Volunteering Can Bring Rewards Even in the Workplace

Added Drug Aids MS Treatment

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 16, 2010

King Tut's Demise Gets New Explanation

FDA Tightens Controls on Anemia Drugs

One in Two Children Has Chronic Health Issues

Small Increase in Diabetes Risk Noted in Statin Patients

Cell Phones, Video Games Don't Spur Teen Headaches

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Preventing Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

Health Tip: Risk Factors for Varicose Veins

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Simple Concussion Test Measures Reaction Time

Bilberry Seems to Act Against Blood Sugar

True Signs of Autism May Not Appear Until 1st Birthday

Brain Scan Shows What Beauty is Worth

Garden-Grown Rhubarb May Have Anti-Cancer Properties

Flat Head Syndrome Linked to Developmental Delays

Ibuprofen May Help Stave Off Parkinson's

Tinnitus Not Usually an Inherited Condition

In San Diego, Hispanics Now Dominate HIV/TB Cases

County-By-County Report Sizes Up Americans' Health

Low-Dose Platelet Transfusions Deemed Safe

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 17, 2010

More Young Women Driving Drunk

Bilingualism Might Begin in the Womb

Rising Use of Medical Technologies Extending Americans' Lives

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Getting a Fetal Ultrasound

Health Tip: Things That May Cause Hiccups

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Early On, Hormone Therapy May Raise Women's Heart Risks

Long-Distance Runners May Have Endurance in Their Genes

Happiness Protects Your Heart

Chronic Migraines Take a Greater Toll

High Rates of Childhood Leukemia Seen in Iraq Province

Kidneys From Older Donors Suitable for Seniors

Screens, Vaccine for HPV Less Beneficial in Older Women

Device Helps Kids With Single-Sided Deafness

Anxiety Disorder Patients Process Emotions Differently

Tired Teens Prone to Car Crashes

New Weight Loss Aid?

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 18, 2010

Oxycontin Abusers Often Rely on 'Leftover' Meds From Friends

FDA Issues Warning on Key Asthma Drugs

New Technology Could Widen Reach of Vaccines

Scientists Spot Genetic 'Fingerprints' of Individual Cancers

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Looking for Early Signs of Dyslexia

Health Tip: When Baby is Born With a Heart Murmur

Friday, February 19, 2010

When Seniors Tutor Kids, They Sharpen Their Own Minds As Well

Traumatic Amputations in Children Have High Costs

Dips in Breast Cancer Rates Seen Most in Affluent Women

Dolphins May Warn of Health Risks in Humans

Green Tea May Ward Off Eye Disease

Drug Improved Survival in Mice With Cystic Fibrosis

Protein Appears Key to Intestinal Balance

Teens Might Exercise More If They Think It's Fun

Chickens May Provide Clues to Color Vision

Second Language Comes Faster When Taught in Own Accent

Gas Cooking Might Up Your Cancer Risk

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome-Virus Link Questioned

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 19, 2010

Gene Therapy Shows Promise Against HIV

Facebook Profiles Don't Stretch the Truth

Surgery Alone May Thwart Stage 1 Lung Cancer

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Selecting a Surgeon

Health Tip: Reduce Your Baby's Risk of SIDS

Saturday, February 20, 2010

As Temperature Plummets, It's Still Safe to Exercise

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Realistic Physical Goals Can Make You a Winner

Afternoon Nap Might Make You Smarter

Monday, February 22, 2010

ICU Patients Gain From Team Approach to Care

Doctors Have Many Ways to Say 'No'

Acupuncture May Ease Depression During Pregnancy

Pediatricians Want Redesign of Hot Dogs, Candy to Curb Kids' Choking

Information Gap Could Delay Lung Cancer Therapy in Blacks

Excessive Weight Gain During Pregnancy Raises Gestational Diabetes Risk

Deadly Hybrid Flu Possible

Statins May Benefit Prostate Cancer Patients

Genetic Mutation Linked to Prostate Cancer in Blacks

FDA Approved Diabetes Drug Despite Hints at Cancer Risk

Two Surgical Methods Equally Successful for Prostate Cancer

Testicular Cancer Survivors May Have Hormone Deficiency

Patients Do Better at Hospitals That Follow Stroke Guidelines

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 22, 2010

Report Calls High Blood Pressure a 'Neglected Disease'

More Bars Equals More Assaults, Study Finds

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Why You Might Have an Earache

Health Tip: Avoid Triggers for Eczema

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

New Heart CT Scans Deliver Far Less Radiation: Study

Mammogram Plus MRI Cost-Effective in High-Risk Women

Gestures or Words? To the Brain, It's the Same

Happy People More Likely to Try Something New

More Expensive Hospital Care May Not Mean Better

Antidepressants in Pregnancy May Delay Developmental Milestones

FDA: No Decision on Whether to Pull Diabetes Drug Avandia Off the Market

Access to Mammograms Drops After Guidelines Change

Tests to Measure Safety of Anti-Clotting Drugs of Limited Value

Hospital-Acquired Sepsis, Pneumonia a 'Growing Menace'

Dry Weather Boosts Odds of Flu Outbreaks

Hospital Stays May Spur Brain Decline in Seniors

Two Sepsis Treatments Look Equally Effective

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 23, 2010

Bitter Melon Extract May Slow, Stop Breast Cancer

Doctors Working Less, Earning Less

Exercise Can Quiet Anxiety That Comes With Illness

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Warning Signs That You May Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Health Tip: Risk Factors for Deep Vein Thrombosis

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Heart Stem Cells Move Closer to Human Treatments

Third of Young U.S. Adults Lack Health Insurance

New Bone Drug May Prevent Fractures But Raise Clot Risk

Two Babies Born a Year Apart After Ovary Transplant

Naptime Helps Babies Remember New Things

Strokes Up Among the Young, Down Among the Old

Existing Health Programs Could Help More Kids With Asthma

Parents' Divorce Doesn't Harm College-Age Kids

Fitness Boosts Brain Power in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Shortage of Black Doctors Rooted in Social, Economic Ills

Black Women at Higher Risk of Birth-Related Heart Problem

Trouble Recognizing Faces Could Be Genetic

Study Reports Progress Against Fatal Brain Cancer

Happy Marriage Cuts Men's Risk for Stroke

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 24, 2010

Think You're Lactose Intolerant? Maybe Not

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Warning Signs of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Health Tip: When Diaper Rash Needs a Doctor

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Health Insurance Competition Vanishing: Study

Removing Lymph Nodes May Boost Endometrial Cancer Survival

Obesity, Lack of Exercise Heighten Arthritis Risk for Women

Preventive Mastectomy in Opposite Breast Boosts Survival Only Slightly

Wii-Gaming Could Aid Stroke Rehab

Coffee Drinking May Lower Stroke Risk

Texas Girl Recovers From Rabies Without Intensive Care

Virtually Everyone Should Get a Flu Shot: CDC

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 25, 2010

Fatigue May Predict Heart Attack in Dialysis Patients

Gene Mutation in Mice Sheds Light on Autism

Vitamin B3 May Help Repair Brain After a Stroke

Hospitals Urged to Start Recycling

Health Reform Summit Seems to Be Falling Short of Goal

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Understanding Dry Mouth

Health Tip: Getting Preventive Services

Friday, February 26, 2010

Reading Remediation Seems to Rewire the Brain

Scientists Unravel Mysteries of Intelligence

Small Dogs Traced Back to Middle Eastern Wolf

More Familiar Roads More Dangerous for Drivers

Predicted 'Red Tide' Could Make Shellfish a Dangerous Dish

New Treatment Eyed for Deadly Pancreatic Cancer

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 26, 2010

Stents May Be Effective Weapon Against Stroke

Current Blood Thinners Face Tough Competition

New Clues to Lupus' Link With Heart Disease

Chronic Back Pain Soothed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cutting Off Blood Flow Limits Damage During Heart Attack

Early Liver Detection Methods Ineffective

Virus Unlikely to Cause Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Zen May Thicken Brain, Thwart Pain

Twice as Many Women May Soon Be Diagnosed With Gestational Diabetes

Genes Behind Tooth Development Discovered

Health Highlights

Health Tip: What's Gastroparesis?

Health Tip: Hearing Loss May Be Temporary

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Marijuana Use Can Up Psychosis Risk

Penicillin Allergy Might Not Include Related Antibiotic

Blood Test Might Sort Out Milk Allergies

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Meat Might Be Behind Many Unidentified Allergic Reactions

Household Dirt Won't Raise Asthma Risk in Infants



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