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Friday, August 01, 2008 Taking Depression to Heart
Neurons Can Re-Grow in Some MS Lesions
1976 Italian Dioxin Release Damaged Babies' Thyroids
Immune System Protein Predicts Toxic Shock Survival
Cannabis-Linked Cell Receptor Might Help Prevent Colon Cancer
Drug Resistance Is Slowing Global Fight Against TB
Creatine Has Negligible Effect on COPD Exercise Rehab
Centenarians Offer Long-Life Secrets
Methadone Kills Resistant Leukemia Cells
Ob/Gyn Group Urges Routine HIV Tests for All Women
Sleep Apnea Boosts Death Risk
Breast CT Scans Could Be Comfortable Alternative to Mammograms
Wives Often Head Home When Husband's Workload Grows
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 1, 2008
Health Highlights
- Reintroduced MS Drug Cited in Two New Deadly Infections
- Possible Anthrax Suspect Commits Suicide
- FDA Rejects Anesthesia Recovery Drug
- U.S. Senate Passes Bill Banning Lead from Children's Products
- Hypnosis Helps Dementia Patients: Study
- Performance Anxiety May Raise Risk of Eating Disorders in Female Athletes
Health Tip: Pain Reliever Side Effects
Health Tip: Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You're Pregnant
Saturday, August 02, 2008 Orthopedic Surgeons Weigh in on Pool Safety
Flu Vaccine Doesn't Protect Seniors From Pneumonia
Health Highlights
- Waterborne Parasite Causing Illness and One Possible Death in North Texas
- Reintroduced MS Drug Cited in Two New Deadly Infections
- Possible Anthrax Suspect Commits Suicide
- FDA Rejects Anesthesia Recovery Drug
- U.S. Senate Passes Bill Banning Lead from Children's Products
- Hypnosis Helps Dementia Patients: Study
Sunday, August 03, 2008 Number of New U.S. HIV Infections Gets Revised Upwards
Video Consultations Effective for Stroke Treatment
New HIV/AIDS Guidelines Suggest Earlier Treatment
Health Highlights
- One Reason U.S. Obesity Keeps Rising: We're Eating More Food
- Waterborne Parasite Causing Illness and One Possible Death in North Texas
- Reintroduced MS Drug Cited in Two New Deadly Infections
- Possible Anthrax Suspect Commits Suicide
- FDA Rejects Anesthesia Recovery Drug
- U.S. Senate Passes Bill Banning Lead from Children's Products
Monday, August 04, 2008 Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 4, 2008
Many Cancer Patients Turn to Complementary Medicine
Researchers Push Aggressive Cholesterol Control in Kids
Many Kids Under 15 Watch Violent Movies
Kids Who Sleep Poorly at Risk for Being Overweight
Estrogen May Have Preventive Role in Women's Schizophrenia
Blood-Thinner Plavix Works Harder in Smokers
Immigrant Children Less Likely to Exercise
Diving Accidents Common Among U.S. Kids
Once-Daily Combo Works for New HIV Patients
Immunotherapy Boosts Treatment of Kids' High-Risk Sarcomas
One-Third of Uninsured Are Chronically Ill
New Guidelines Rule Out Prostate Screening for Men Over 75
OTC Cold Medicines Sending Children to Emergency Rooms
Excessive Drinking Boosts Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
Children in Blended Families Still Close to Biological Mothers
Health Highlights
- FDA Introduces New Advisory Committee Rules
- Some Restaurant Workers Ignore Food-Safety Practices: Study
- Most Nations Falling Short of Pledge to Fight AIDS
- Kids' Menus Packed With Calories: Report
- Workers Lose Weight, Boost Productivity in Office Designed for Activity
- Virginia Boy Scout Camp Closed Due to E. Coli Outbreak
Health Tip: Good Health for Men
Health Tip: Get Rid of Allergens
Tuesday, August 05, 2008 Laser Therapy as Good as Drugs for Diabetic Eye Problems
Nurturing Parents Can Cut Risk of Aggression in Girls
Commonly Used HIV Infectivity Rate Misses Risks
Brain Pathway Yields Clues to Cigarette Addiction
Vitamin C Shows Promise as Cancer Treatment
For Psychiatrists, Talk Therapy Falling by Wayside
Fish May Ward Off Dementia and Stroke
DNA Helps Trace History of Human Migration
HIV Drug Might Spur Resistant Strains of Virus
New Test Diagnoses Anemia in Chronic Disease
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 5, 2008
Many Women Struggle With Challenge of a Newborn
FDA OKs Flu Vaccines for 2008-09 Season
Health Highlights
- Study Reveals New Genetic Clues About Cancer
- Another Malaria Vaccine To Begin Human Testing
- Medicare OK'd Fake Suppliers: Report
- U.S. Woman First to Get Cloned Puppies From South Korean Company
- Vaccine May Give HIV Patients a Break From Regular Medication
Health Tip: Keep Baby From Heat Rash
Health Tip: Before You Take Medication
Wednesday, August 06, 2008 Light Exercise Prevents Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly
What's in a Name? When It Comes to Drugs, Plenty
Light Stretching Improves Range of Joint Motion
One-Fifth of British Childhood Cancer Survivors Smoke
Exercise Lowers Risk of Colon Cancer
Autistic Children Make Limited Eye Contact
Medicinal Marijuana Eases Neuropathic Pain in HIV
Monitoring Hormone May Improve Kidney Failure Outcomes
GI Bleeding After Stroke Raises Death Risk
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 6, 2008
Researchers Find Genes That Influence West Nile Virus
Brain Slow to Judge Fast-Moving Objects Head-On
ER, Doctor Visits Topped 1 Billion in 2006
Americans Drinking Less Alcohol
Study Links Agent Orange to Prostate Cancer in Vietnam Vets
Health Highlights
- Study: HIV Drug Abacavir Doesn't Raise Heart Attack Risk
- Enzyme Overproduction May Cause Endometriosis
- New Parkinson's Test Shows Promise
- Combining Prevention Methods May Dramatically Reduce HIV Infections
- Broccoli May Benefit Diabetics
- High Lead Levels Prompt Recall of Candy
Health Tip: Wash Your Hands
Health Tip: Can't Sleep?
Thursday, August 07, 2008 Fat Deposits Boost Heart Attack Risk
Breaking the News About Breast Cancer
Robot Playmates Help Autistic Kids With Social Skills
Medical Blogs May Threaten Patient Privacy
Blood Sugar Test May Also Aid Diabetes Detection
Many Miss Out on Stroke Treatment
B Cells Can Act Alone in Autoimmune Diseases
2 New Genes Tied to 3 Cancers
Gene Behind Rare Eye Disease in Dachshunds Discovered
Protein Key to Brain Rewiring
Most Americans Want Health Care Reform
Death From Febrile Seizure Rare in Children
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 7, 2008
Men More Likely Than Women to Adopt Children
Health Highlights
- HIV Testing Rates Leveling Off
- Health Premiums Have Doubled Since 1996
- Remedial Instruction Helps Dyslexic Children
- Procedure May Reduce Reliance on Anti-Rejection Drugs
- Scientists Grow Rare Brain Cancer Cells
- Researchers Achieve Higher Cure Rate for Drug-Resistant TB
Health Tip: Detecting False Labor
Health Tip: Managing Your Child's Migraines
Friday, August 08, 2008 Breast-Feeding: The Stress Buster That Lasts for Years
Chickenpox Protection: Get That Booster
Easing Your Teens Into the Back-to-School Schedule
Fat Cell Protein Boosts Heart Attack Risk in Elderly
Obese Men Face Twin Threat From Prostate Cancer
Gene Variant May Decide Who Smokes and for How Long
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 8, 2008
Soy Protein Doesn't Lower Cholesterol
Disease-Specific Stem Cell Lines Developed
Interrupted Night Sleep Worse for Cognitive Function
Turbulence Predicts Death Risk for Heart Failure Patients
Too Much Salt Boosts Blood Pressure
New Therapy Freezes Out Esophageal Cancers
New Technique Removes Gallbladder Without External Incisions
Health Highlights
- Interaction Between Cholesterol, Heart Meds May Cause Muscle Damage
- Pandemic Flu Biggest Threat to U.K.: Report
- Study Examines Possible Link Between Gluten/Dairy and Autism
- Fertility Treatments Offer Little Benefit For Some Couples
- Circumcision May Reduce Risk of HIV Infection by 65 Percent
- Gum Disease May Increase Risk of Diabetes
Health Tip: Keep Gestational Diabetes Under Control
Health Tip: Prevent Constipation
Saturday, August 09, 2008 2 Checklists Aid Those Over 50 With Medical Decisions
Health Highlights
- Gift Card Program Latest Effort to Reduce HIV/AIDS Incidence
- Interaction Between Cholesterol, Heart Meds May Cause Muscle Damage
- Pandemic Flu Biggest Threat to U.K.: Report
- Study Examines Possible Link Between Gluten/Dairy and Autism
- Fertility Treatments Offer Little Benefit For Some Couples
- Circumcision May Reduce Risk of HIV Infection by 65 Percent
Sunday, August 10, 2008 More Than Temperature Puts Elderly at Risk in Heat
Health Highlights
- Suspected E. coli Causes Nationwide Recall of 1.2 Million Pounds of Ground Beef
- Gift Card Program Latest Effort to Reduce HIV/AIDS Incidence
- Interaction Between Cholesterol, Heart Meds May Cause Muscle Damage
- Pandemic Flu Biggest Threat to U.K.: Report
- Study Examines Possible Link Between Gluten/Dairy and Autism
- Fertility Treatments Offer Little Benefit For Some Couples
Monday, August 11, 2008 Stroke Risk Plummets With Healthy Lifestyle
Athletes' Study Shows Pride, Shame Universal Behaviors
Run for Your Life
Lack of Vitamin D Boosts Death Risk
Half of U.S. Adults Lack 20/20 Vision
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 11, 2008
Scientists Create Mice Resistant to Obesity
Powerful Antacid Drugs Raise Fracture Risk
Researchers Hunt Normal Cells That Give Rise to Cancer
Low-Birth-Weight Babies at Risk for Salt Sensitivity
Studies Refine Obesity's Risk for Heart Troubles
Married Folks Still the Healthiest
U.S. Hospitals Underutilize Proven Heart Failure Therapy
One in 5 Young Men Had Prostate Screen in Past Year
Gene Variant May Predispose Some to Anxiety
Gene Treatment in Mice Makes Old Liver Cells Young
Health Highlights
- School Stress Leading Reason for Teen Drug Use: Survey
- Few U.S. Mothers Breast-feed For 6 Months
- California Considers Bisphenol A Restrictions
- Images of Protein Receptor May Lead to Better Leukemia Treatments
- Scientists Identify New Species of Mouth Bacteria
Health Tip: What to Wear While Running
Health Tip: Get a Good Night's Sleep While Pregnant
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 New Test Scans Beef for Mad Cow Disease
Breakfast Eggs Keep Folks on Diet
Weight Loss After Diabetes Diagnosis Offers Big Benefits: Study
PET Scans May Help Detect Alzheimer's Brain Plaques
Diabetes Onset, Severity Tied to Cognitive Problems
Post-Surgical Epidural May Boost Survival
Older Patients With Cancer at Heightened Suicide Risk
Surgery Helps With Prostate Cancer, Sometimes
New Chemotherapy Combo Holds Promise for Lung Cancer
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 12, 2008
Postmenopausal Women With Breast Cancer Face Joint Issues
Drinking Problems Greater Among Returning Combat Veterans
Risk of Breast Cancer Relapse Can Linger
Health Highlights
- Insufficient Therapy May Have Been Given to Vets With Prostate Cancer
- Vitamin D Levels May Affect Chronic Pain in Women
- Botox Treatments Increase, Despite Slowing Economy
- Oily Fish May Protect Against Eye Disease: Study
- School Stress Leading Reason for Teen Drug Use: Survey
Health Tip: Prepare Yourself for Surgery
Health Tip: Read to Your Toddler
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Physical Frailty Could Predict Alzheimer's Disease
Golf Course Insecticides Pose Little Danger to Players
Epilepsy Receiving Inadequate Attention
Many Hispanics Shut Out of U.S. Health Care System
Angioplasty No Better Than Drug Treatment in Long Run
Air Pollution Can Damage Heart, Blood Vessels, Too
Poor Coordination in Childhood Tied to Adult Obesity
HRT Drug Boosts Stroke Risk in Older Women
Men and Women Calculate Cost of Affairs
Infant Heart Transplant Controversy Continues
More U.S. Women Getting Birth Control Services
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 13, 2008
Healthy Sex Life Can Extend Into 80s
Blocking Drug-Related Memories May Prevent Relapses
Health Highlights
- Pedigree Pet Food Recalled in California
- Insufficient Therapy May Have Been Given to Vets With Prostate Cancer
- Vitamin D Levels May Affect Chronic Pain in Women
- Botox Treatments Increase, Despite Slowing Economy
- Oily Fish May Protect Against Eye Disease: Study
Health Tip: Beating Backpack Pain
Health Tip: Something in Your Eye?
Thursday, August 14, 2008 Stroke Risk in Women Smokers Goes Up by Each Cigarette
Moisturizers Spur Skin Cancer in Mouse Study
Heart Drug Used in Ambulance Boosts Survival
How Long-Distance Runners Get to the Finish
New Lymphoma Drug Shows Promise
Insurance Matters When It Comes to Kids' Health Care
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 14, 2008
Kids' Obesity Linked to Ear Infections
Stress, Anxiety Worsen Response to Allergens
Childhood Dairy Intake Boosts Bone Health Later On
Safety Triggers, Training Cut Nail Gun Injuries
Lack of Energy in Old Age May Foretell Illness
Exercise Reduces Blood Pressure...
Health Highlights
- Bush Signs Bill Banning Lead in Children's Products
- Neck Artery Stent Devices Recalled
- Food Additive MSG Increases Risk of Overweight
- U.S. Traffic Deaths Decreased in 2007
- A Happy Attitude May Extend Life
- Birth Control Pills May Impair Women's Mate Selection: Study
- Portable Machine Speeds Bird Flu Diagnosis
Health Tip: Don't Do Your Child's Homework
Health Tip: Help Control Irritable Bowel
Friday, August 15, 2008 Rituximab Promotes Healing in Common Kidney Disease
Older Adults Reluctant to Question Surgical Treatment
Study Probes Internet Health-Related Search Patterns
Can Physical Cues Signal Dementia?
Medicare Prescription Drug Premiums to Rise in '09
Refs May Be Blinded by Red Uniforms
Money Matters
Drug Combo Cuts COPD Lung Function Loss
Asthma's Course Differs by Gender
Testosterone Associated With Disease Transmission
Statins Help Obese People After Bypass Surgery
Statins Might Reverse ED in Some Men
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 15, 2008
Health Highlights
- Drinking Red Bull May Cause Heart Damage: Study
- Teens Having Easier Time Getting Prescription Drugs
- Gene Mutation Linked to Colorectal Cancer
- Lack of Judgment Endangers Teen Drivers
- Bush Signs Bill Banning Lead in Children's Products
- Neck Artery Stent Devices Recalled
Health Tip: Managing a Chronic Illness
Health Tip: Sleep Positions While You're Pregnant
Saturday, August 16, 2008 Freshman Weight Gain Has Many Culprits
Health Highlights
- Food Container Chemical Not Harmful, U.S. Government Scientists Find
- Toxins Found in Frozen Shellfish Imported from Ireland
- Drinking Red Bull May Cause Heart Damage: Study
- Teens Having Easier Time Getting Prescription Drugs
- Gene Mutation Linked to Colorectal Cancer
- Lack of Judgment Endangers Teen Drivers
Sunday, August 17, 2008 Antidepressant Use Tied to Poorer Driving
Pack Safety Should Be on Back-to-School Lists
Survivors of 1918 Flu Pandemic Immune 90 Years Later
Health Highlights
- High Incidence of Suicidal Thinking Among College Students: Survey
- Food Container Chemical Not Harmful, U.S. Government Scientists Find
- Toxins Found in Frozen Shellfish Imported from Ireland
- Drinking Red Bull May Cause Heart Damage: Study
- Teens Having Easier Time Getting Prescription Drugs
- Gene Mutation Linked to Colorectal Cancer
Monday, August 18, 2008 A Hope: Contaminant-Free Synthetic Heparin
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Addiction Drug Causes Rapid Weight Loss in Rats
Modified MRI Spots Early Osteoarthritis
Bone Growth Protein Also Promotes 'Good' Fat
Calcium Might Have Taste Humans Can Detect
Women's Alcohol Use Tied to Delayed Childbearing
Compression Stockings Often Incorrectly Used
79 Million Americans Struggle to Pay Medical Bills
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Won't Cause Cancer
Skin Cancer Carries Its Own Scent
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 20, 2008
Cervical Cancer Vaccine Worth the Cost: Study
Preeclampsia Raises Risk of Serious Kidney Disease
Health Highlights
- Minorities More Likely to Suffer Corporal Punishment in Schools
- Better Method Found to Make Red Blood Cells From Stem Cells
- Genetic Testing Companies Cleared to Operate in California
- Christina Applegate Has Double Mastectomy
- Vioxx Study Was 'Stealth' Marketing: Report
- Most West Nile Patients Recover Within a Year
Health Tip: Prevent Bath Time Injuries
Health Tip: Before Your Mammogram
Thursday, August 21, 2008 Abstinence-Only Programs Fall Short of Teens' Needs
Undecided Voters Not So Undecided After All
Experimental Drug Shows Early Promise Against Cystic Fibrosis
Face Transplants Show Promising Results
Scientists ID New Proteins in Programmed Cell Death
Underaged, Inebriated Easily Get Drinks at Stadiums
Dietary Supplements May Pose Risk to Older Cancer Survivors
Drug Stops Bone Loss From Breast Cancer Chemo
Spoonful of Sugar Really Might Help Medicine Go Down
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 21, 2008
Tobacco Marketing Promotes Youth Cigarette Use
Measles Cases Highest Since 1996
3.4 Million Seniors Hit Medicare 'Doughnut Hole'
Strokes Can Strike the Youngest
Text-Messaging Injuries Blamed on Distraction
Health Highlights
- FDA Sanctions Irradiation of Lettuce, Spinach
- Anti-Addiction Drug Helps Rats Lose Weight
- Trauma During Pregnancy Boosts Risk of Schizophrenia in Kids
- Posture Training Eases Chronic Back Pain
- One Dead, 16 Sick in Listeriosis Outbreak in Canada
- Minorities More Likely to Suffer Corporal Punishment in Schools
Health Tip: Monitor the Mercury in Your Food
Health Tip: Prepare for a Pap Test
Friday, August 22, 2008 Home Smoking Ban Keeps Teens From Lighting Up
Smokers More Likely to Bleed After Throat Surgery
Marinades Help Keep Grilled Meat Safe
HRT After Menopause Reduces Symptoms
FDA Investigates Possible Vytorin-Cancer Link
Early Childhood Factors Raise Risk for Snoring
Gastric Band Weight-Loss Surgery Can Boost Reflux
Molecule Keeps Bacteria Like Salmonella in Check
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 22, 2008
DEET Works Because Mosquitoes Hate the Smell
Computer-Based Method IDs Alzheimer's Protein Structures
Intense Heat May Boost Tomato Antioxidant
Study Examines How Rheumatoid Arthritis Destroys Bone
Laser Technology Spots Cavities Before They Start
Health Highlights
- Cancer Risk Decreases After Age 80, Study Says
- Americans Not Eating Enough Tree Nuts
- Scientists Use Wisdom Teeth to Create Stem Cells
- Positive Outlook May Protect Against Breast Cancer
- FDA Sanctions Irradiation of Lettuce, Spinach
- Anti-Addiction Drug Helps Rats Lose Weight
Health Tip: Hair Treatments During Pregnancy
Health Tip: When Your Diabetic Child Takes a Trip
Saturday, August 23, 2008 Lung Association Urges Back-to-School Asthma Checklist
Health Highlights
- Medicare Prescription Drug Program Not Properly Monitored, Report Says
- Cancer Risk Decreases After Age 80, Study Says
- Americans Not Eating Enough Tree Nuts
- Scientists Use Wisdom Teeth to Create Stem Cells
- Positive Outlook May Protect Against Breast Cancer
- FDA Sanctions Irradiation of Lettuce, Spinach
Sunday, August 24, 2008 Healthy Lunches Help Kids' Concentration in School
'Extended Cycle' Contraception Garners More Interest
Health Highlights
- HIV/AIDS Testing Jurisdictions Reduced; 8 States Lose Funding
- Medicare Prescription Drug Program Not Properly Monitored, Report Says
- Cancer Risk Decreases After Age 80, Study Says
- Americans Not Eating Enough Tree Nuts
- Scientists Use Wisdom Teeth to Create Stem Cells
- Positive Outlook May Protect Against Breast Cancer
Monday, August 25, 2008 Taking Codeine While Breast-Feeding May Harm Infant
Long-Term Exposure to Incense Raises Cancer Risk
Uninsured Get Less Health Care Than Insured
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 25, 2008
LDL Cholesterol Tied to Increased Cancer Risk in Diabetics
Antipsychotic Drug Use Up in Elderly Despite Warnings
Finding May Allow Some Women to Stop Blood Thinners
One-Third of Schools Built in Air Pollution Danger Zones
Climate Change Linked to Longer Pollen Seasons
Food Allergy Action Plan Can Keep Kids From Harm
Cheerleading Causes Majority of Female Athlete Injuries
For Rare Blood Disorder, Pumping Iron Is the Cure
After Fits and Starts, New Hope for Psoriasis Patients
Health Highlights
- Alabama to Charge Obese Workers Extra for Insurance
- Death, Illness Tolls Rise in Canadian Food Poisoning Outbreak
- HIV/AIDS Testing Jurisdictions Reduced; 8 States Lose Funding
- Medicare Prescription Drug Program Not Properly Monitored, Report Says
- Cancer Risk Decreases After Age 80, Study Says
- Americans Not Eating Enough Tree Nuts
Health Tip: Feeling Thirsty?
Health Tip: When Your Child Worries
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Nuts, Seeds, Popcorn Don't Boost Diverticulosis Risk
Tobacco Control Program Saved Billions in Health Costs
Single Rooms Becoming the Norm in New Hospitals
Drug May Lower Blood Pressure in Adolescents With Hypertension
Findings Challenge Tight Glucose Control for Critically Ill Patients
Scientists ID Pathway That Makes Antipsychotic Drugs Work
Preterm Births Linked to Infection of Amniotic Fluid
When Communication Is Lost
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Ups Risk for Other Cancers
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 26, 2008
'Ayurvedic' Medicines May Contain Lead, Mercury or Arsenic
Number of Uninsured Americans Drops
Health Highlights
- FDA Raises Concern About New Ovarian Cancer Test
- Alabama to Charge Obese Workers Extra for Insurance
- Death, Illness Tolls Rise in Canadian Food Poisoning Outbreak
- HIV/AIDS Testing Jurisdictions Reduced; 8 States Lose Funding
- Medicare Prescription Drug Program Not Properly Monitored, Report Says
Health Tip: Exercise Your Brain
Health Tip: Taking an Antibiotic
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Study Links Spanking to Physical Abuse
Angioplasty Scoring System Predicts Risk of Death
Mental Skills Can Decline Years Before Dying
Tools Test Debunks 'Dumb Neanderthals' Theory
Pancreatic Cells Turned Into Insulin-Producing Beta Cells
4 More Deaths Reported Among Byetta Patients
Fat Cells in Obese People Are 'Sick'
Mistaken Beliefs About Cancer Abound
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 27, 2008
Combination Therapy Helps to Combat Myeloma
Newer Blood Pressure Drug No Better Than Placebo in Preventing Stroke
Magnesium Sulfate Reduces Threat of Cerebral Palsy
Gene Linked to 'Dry' Macular Degeneration
Low Levels of Brain Chemical May Control Appetite
Health Highlights
- Gleevec Given Priority FDA Review for Intestinal Cancer
- TV Ad Condemns the Hot Dog
- Vaccine Said to Ward Off Bird Flu
- Parkinson's Drug Slows Disease: Maker
- FDA Raises Concern About New Ovarian Cancer Test
Health Tip: Using a Dietary Supplement
Health Tip: Leaving Your Children Alone
Thursday, August 28, 2008 Cadmium Exposure Tied to Lung Disease
Bunion Surgery Patients Need 6 Weeks Before Driving
13% of Seniors Report Being Mistreated
Older Caregivers Prone to Worse Sleep Patterns
Protecting Newborns From a Dangerous Threat
Most Patients With Irregular Heartbeat Take Inadequate Blood Thinner Dose
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 28, 2008
Salmonella Outbreak Over, U.S. Says
Treadmill Workouts Help Stroke Survivors
Scientists Track Hourly Changes in Alzheimer's Protein
Normal Cells May Predict Cancer Virulence
Health Highlights
- Almost 1,000 People Died From Katrina: Study
- Dangerous Drinking Binges Mark 21st Birthdays
- Clinical Trial Ended for Prostate Cancer Vaccine
- Disappointing Results Noted in Anti-Clotting Drug Trials
- Canadian Food Poisoning Death Toll Jumps
Health Tip: Prepare a Fire Safety Plan
Health Tip: Help Prevent a Herniated Disk
Friday, August 29, 2008 Antioxidant-Rich Diet May Protect Against Eye Disease
Vaccines Seek to Offer Cradle-to-Grave Protection
Cataracts World's Leading Cause of Vision Loss
Some Hiroshima Survivors at Thyroid Cancer Risk
Study Questions Flu Shot's Mortality Protection for Elderly
Antipsychotic Drugs Boost Stroke Risk
Most Youths Tried as Adults Had Psychiatric Disorders
Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 29, 2008
Leave That Ear Wax Alone
Mom's Smoking During Pregnancy Ups Preemie's SIDS Risk
Alcohol in Early Pregnancy May Prompt Fetal Cell Death
End-of-Life Choices a Complicated Affair
Health Highlights
- Feds Can Bar Mad Cow Tests: Court
- Diabetes Drugs May Cause Heart Failure: Study
- Bassinet Warning Issued After 2 Infant Deaths
- New York City's HIV Infection Rate 3 Times U.S. Average
- Almost 1,000 People Died From Katrina: Study
Health Tip: Take Care of Aging Skin
Health Tip: Warning Signs of a Bleeding Disorder
Saturday, August 30, 2008 Sleepy Drivers Are Dangerous Drivers
Health Highlights
- Alcohol to Blame for 12% of Native Americans' Deaths: Report
- Feds Can Bar Mad Cow Tests: Court
- Diabetes Drugs May Cause Heart Failure: Study
- Bassinet Warning Issued After 2 Infant Deaths
- New York City's HIV Infection Rate 3 Times U.S. Average
Sunday, August 31, 2008 Newer Blood Pressure Drug Better for Some Heart Patients, Diabetics
Brain 'Master Switch' May Control Appetite, Fertility
Health Highlights
- Alcohol to Blame for 12% of Native Americans' Deaths: Report
- Feds Can Bar Mad Cow Tests: Court
- Diabetes Drugs May Cause Heart Failure: Study
- Bassinet Warning Issued After 2 Infant Deaths
- New York City's HIV Infection Rate 3 Times U.S. Average
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