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Article Date: 3.11.2010
Occasional High Blood Pressure Risky, Too?
Occasional high blood pressure readings are often ignored as nothing to worry about, but a new study suggests this episodic high blood pressure is a strong predictor of strokes.

Article Date: 3.11.2010
Retail Spices Recalled in Salmonella Scare
Some Whole Foods and Frontier brand spices have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination of pepper included in the products.

Article Date: 3.11.2010
Onion Cream Treats New Stretch Marks
A moisturizing cream whose active ingredient is extract of onion can help to take the redness out of new stretch marks.

Article Date: 3.11.2010
Cancer Deaths Down Since 'War on Cancer'
The U.S. is making gains on at least one war front, the "War on Cancer," according to a new analysis of cancer death statistics.

Article Date: 3.10.2010
Salmonella Risk Prompts Wider Food Recall
Nearly 2 million pounds of ready-to-eat beef taquito and chicken quesadilla products that may be contaminated with salmonella have been recalled, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says.

Article Date: 3.10.2010
Cardiac Catheterizations: Too Many Performed?
A large percentage of patients without known heart disease who undergo invasive cardiac catheterization to check for dangerous artery blockages do not have them, a new study suggests

Article Date: 3.10.2010
NIH Panel: End Bans on Vaginal Birth after C-Section
An NIH panel of outside advisors urges a change to hospital rules and doctor guidelines that keep many women who've had a C-section from opting for a natural birth in later pregnancies.

Article Date: 3.10.2010
Pill Kills Hard-to-Treat Head Lice
Stromectal -- a pill containing ivermectin, a drug used to prevent heartworm in dogs -- kills head lice resistant to first-line treatment better than malathion-based lotion.

Article Date: 3.10.2010
New Diarrhea Danger for Children
A severe diarrhea-causing germ once thought to only affect the elderly or seriously ill is now affecting a growing number of healthy children

Article Date: 3.10.2010
Platelet-Rich Plasma Helps Tennis Elbow
Platelet-rich plasma -- injections of a patient's own blood platelets -- heals of tennis elbow better than cortisone shots, a study finds.

Article Date: 3.10.2010
Platelet Rich Plasma Helps Tennis Elbow
Platelet rich plasma -- injections of a patient's own blood platelets -- heals of tennis elbow better than cortisone shots, a randomized study finds.

Article Date: 3.9.2010
Good Health Boosts Sexual Life Expectancy
Good health may not only help you live longer, it could help you enjoy a longer, more satisfying sex life as well, a study shows.

Article Date: 3.9.2010
CDC: Genital Herpes Rates Still High
One in six Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 have genital herpes and close to 1 in 2 black women are infected, new figures from the CDC reveal.

Article Date: 3.9.2010
Companies Get Poor Grades for Kids' Food Ads
Most companies lack meaningful policies to curb the marketing of high-fat and high-sugar junk food to children, according to a report by a consumer watchdog group.

Article Date: 3.9.2010
Melanoma Cases on the Rise
While some researchers suggest the rising rates of melanoma may simply reflect a change in how doctors diagnose melanoma and the increased availability of skin cancer screenings, a leading dermatologist says the increase is real.

Article Date: 3.9.2010
Long-Term Health Risks Low for Kidney Donors
Kidney donors fare just as well as non-donors over the long term, according to a new study.

Article Date: 3.9.2010
Vaccinate Kids to Stop Flu in Community
New research confirms that giving flu shots to large numbers of school-age children can protect the community at large.

Article Date: 3.9.2010
'Curry' Cream May Fade Wrinkles
A moisturizing cream whose active ingredient is the extract that gives Indian curry its distinctive flavor, smel,l and deep orange color may help fade fine facial lines, wrinkles, and aging spots.

Article Date: 3.9.2010
Tumor-Melting Virus vs. Prostate Cancer
Reovirus is harmless to normal cells -- but it destroys many kinds of cancer cells. A new study in patients with prostate cancer takes the virus closer to being a new cancer treatment.

Article Date: 3.9.2010
Sleep Habits Vary by Ethnicity
Sleep problems and sleep habits vary among different ethnic groups, according to a new national survey. But among all ethnicities, there remains a common denominator: Many of us simply don't get enough sleep.

Article Date: 3.8.2010
Treating Psoriasis If Enbrel Fails
If the drug Enbrel stops working, people with psoriasis have two effective options, new research suggests.

Article Date: 3.8.2010
Treating Psoriasis When Enbrel Fails
When the drug Enbrel stops working, people with psoriasis have two effective options, new research suggests.

Article Date: 3.8.2010
Moderate Drinking Linked to Weight Control
Normal-weight women who drink alcohol in moderation are less likely than women who don't drink at all to become overweight or obese, a study shows.

Article Date: 3.8.2010
New Drug Relieves Hand Eczema
A new drug called alitretinoin can help relieve cracked, itchy, irritated hands in people with severe hand eczema, researchers report.

Article Date: 3.8.2010
Parents' Strokes Raise Risks for Offspring
Odds of having a stroke are higher for people whose fathers or mothers suffered one by the age of 65, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 3.8.2010
DASH Diet Fuels the Brain
Following the DASH diet may boost brainpower in overweight adults as well as lower blood pressure.

Article Date: 3.8.2010
Cholesterol Drugs May Treat Psoriasis
A study shows cholesterol-lowering statins may help treat psoriasis.

Article Date: 3.5.2010
Worst Cities for People With Asthma
Richmond ranks No. 1 as the asthma capital of the country in the latest ranking by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the nonprofit group says.

Article Date: 3.5.2010
Chemical in Furniture Linked to Skin Rashes
Doctors say a chemical added to furniture shipments from China to prevent the growth of mold has been linked to severe rashes.

Article Date: 3.5.2010
Colorado, California Cities Dominate Slimmest Cities List
A new ranking of America's least obese cities shows healthy habits make for skinnier residents in several Colorado and California cities, which dominate the top 10.

Article Date: 3.5.2010
10 Worst Cities for People With Asthma
Richmond ranks No. 1 as the asthma capital of the country in the latest ranking by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the nonprofit group says.

Article Date: 3.5.2010
Colorado, California Top Slimmest Cities List
A new ranking of America's least obese cities shows healthy habits make for skinnier residents in several Colorado and California cities, which dominate the top 10.

Article Date: 3.4.2010
Zarontin Gets High Marks for Kids' Epilepsy
Zarontin, one of the oldest drugs used to treat the most common form of pediatric epilepsy, is also the most effective, a study shows.

Article Date: 3.4.2010
New Guidelines for Prostate Cancer Screening
The American Cancer Society says men should talk to their doctors about the benefits and limitations of prostate cancer screening before deciding whether to be tested.

Article Date: 3.4.2010
Good Diet May Aid Ovarian Cancer Survival
Women who eat a healthy diet in the years before their ovarian cancer diagnosis may live longer than those who don't, according to a new study.

Article Date: 3.4.2010
Test May Cut Unneeded Prostate Biopsies
An experimental urine test accurately predicts whether a biopsy will reveal prostate cancer.

Article Date: 3.4.2010
Blood Test May Predict Colon Cancer Spread
A blood test may soon be able to predict which colon cancers are likely to spread to other parts of the body, according to a new study.

Article Date: 3.4.2010
Kitchens, Bathrooms No Place for Vitamins
The kitchen and bathroom may be the worst rooms in the house to store your vitamins thanks to high humidity levels and temperatures.

Article Date: 3.3.2010
Portable Device May Relieve Migraine Pain
A handheld device that magnetically zaps pain may be a promising new treatment for patients with a common type of migraine.

Article Date: 3.3.2010
FDA: Labels Misleading on Major Food Brands
The FDA today warned 17 food makers -- including POM, Gerber, and Nestle -- that their "misleading" product labels violate federal law. It's a new get-tough policy, FDA tells the food industry.

Article Date: 3.3.2010
New Drug Fights Advanced Prostate Cancer
A new drug, cabazitaxel, shows promise for extending the lives of men with advanced prostate cancer who have run out of treatment options.

Article Date: 3.3.2010
A1c Test Identifies Diabetes, Heart Risk
You don't have to fast before taking the newly recommended A1c test to screen for diabetes -- and it spots early diabetes and heart disease better than the older test.

Article Date: 3.3.2010
America's Most Obese Metropolitan Areas
Montgomery, Ala., and Stockton, Calif., are the most obese metro areas in the U.S., according a survey by Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.

Article Date: 3.3.2010
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Asthma
Many children with asthma have low blood levels of vitamin D -- and the insufficiency seems to place them at risk for more severe disease, a study shows.

Article Date: 3.3.2010
Can Meditation Reverse Memory Loss?
Meditation can increase blood flow in the brain and improve memory, according to researchers who tested a specific kind of meditation and found the improvement after just eight weeks.

Article Date: 3.3.2010
Cholesterol Drugs May Fight Asthma, Too
A study shows statin drugs -- used to lower cholesterol -- may also improve lung function in asthma patients.

Article Date: 3.3.2010
Kids With Food Allergies Need Medicine Nearby
Some children with peanut allergies are at risk of potentially fatal allergic reactions because they don't have their lifesaving epinephrine medication on them at school, Canadian researchers report.

Article Date: 3.3.2010
Food Poisoning Costs U.S. $152 Billion a Year
Food poisoning costs the U.S. $152 billion, kills 5,000 people, and sends 325,000 to the hospital each year, new calculations suggest.

Article Date: 3.2.2010
Coffee May Cut Risk of Heart Rhythm Problems
A new study shows that moderate coffee drinking reduces the risk of being hospitalized for heart rhythm problems.

Article Date: 3.2.2010
Generic Drug for Enlarged Prostate Approved
The first generic version of Flomax, a medication to treat the signs and symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland, has won the approval of the FDA.

Article Date: 3.2.2010
Which Marriages Last 10 Years?
Being young, being childless, and, for women, not living with two parents at age 14 all predict lower odds of a marriage surviving 10 years, the CDC reports.

Article Date: 3.2.2010
Prediabetes Precautions Often Ignored
People with prediabetes aren't taking simple precautions that could prevent the potentially deadly disease of type 2 diabetes from taking hold, a study shows.

Article Date: 3.2.2010
Longtime Pot Smoking May Raise Psychosis Risk
Young adults who are longtime pot smokers are more likely to display signs of psychosis than short-term smokers or people who've never smoked marijuana.

Article Date: 3.2.2010
Big Rise in Kids' Junk Food Snacking
Kids in the U.S. are gobbling down more unhealthy snacks daily than ever before, a new study shows.

Article Date: 3.1.2010
Low-Fat Diet Tops Low-Carb in Long Run
A low-carb diet may offer quick results, but a new study suggests that a low-fat diet may be best for long-term weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight.

Article Date: 3.1.2010
U.S. Has Racial Gap in Stroke Rate
New research on racial disparity in stroke statistics between African-Americans and whites in the U.S.

Article Date: 3.1.2010
Vitamin D Supplements May Cut Heart Disease Risk
Vitamin D supplements may cut heart disease risk.

Article Date: 3.1.2010
Panel Critical of FDA's Asthma Drug Ruling
A leading panel of asthma experts today criticized a new FDA ruling that long-acting asthma drugs should be used only for the shortest period of time required to achieve control of asthma symptoms and then discontinued.

Article Date: 3.1.2010
Survey Shows Parents Worry About Vaccines
How parents view children's vaccines

Article Date: 3.1.2010
Heart Disease Warning Signs Seen in 3-Year-Olds
Obese children as young as age 3 show signs of inflammation similar to that linked to heart disease in adults, according to a new study.

Article Date: 3.1.2010
Immune Therapy Cracks Egg, Peanut Allergies
An experimental treatment in which children with food allergies are fed tiny amounts of the very food to which they're allergic is allowing some kids with peanut allergies to enjoy peanut butter and some with egg allergies to eat scrambled eggs.

Article Date: 3.1.2010
How to Avoid Food Allergies in Babies
If one child has food allergies, how can a pregnant woman help ensure her next kid won't be affected too? By avoiding exposure to the food her child is allergic is to -- starting in the third trimester and continuing into the second year of life, say researchers from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Camperdown, Australia.

Article Date: 3.1.2010
Eczema, Peanut Allergy May Be Linked
Infants with eczema are at high risk of having peanut and other food allergies too, British researchers report.

Article Date: 3.1.2010
New Nicotine Inhaler May Help Smokers Quit
A new smoke-free inhaler gives would-be quitters a vapor with nearly as much nicotine as a cigarette and less harshness than currently available devices.

Article Date: 2.26.2010
Stents as Good as Surgery at Preventing Stroke
A less invasive approach for clearing clogged neck arteries proved just as effective and safe as surgical treatment for preventing strokes in high-risk patients, according to largest comparison of the two procedures to date.

Article Date: 2.26.2010
Salmonella Found in Crushed Red Pepper
Two wholesale lots of crushed red pepper linked to the ongoing national salmonella outbreak have been recalled -- and the FDA is looking at whether to recall retail products.

Article Date: 2.26.2010
Gestational Diabetes Underdiagnosed
In response to research confirming that even small elevations in blood sugar during pregnancy can lead to sick babies, an international panel of experts is recommending sweeping changes in how gestational diabetes is diagnosed.

Article Date: 2.25.2010
Wii Games Speed Stroke Rehab
Active Wii video games may bring some fun into stroke recovery, helping patients to regain lost strength and motor skills in the process.

Article Date: 2.25.2010
Belly Fat Is Culprit in Stroke Gender Gap
The midlife gender gap in stroke rates continues to widen, with women aged 45 to 54 now three times more likely than men in that age group to report having had a stroke.

Article Date: 2.25.2010
Talk Therapy May Treat Low Back Pain
Cognitive behavioral therapy appears to be an effective treatment for chronic low back pain, new research suggests.

Article Date: 2.25.2010
New Treatment Effective in Killing Lice
Ulesfia, a new prescription lotion for battling head lice, is highly effective at killing the tiny bugs and is safe for kids as young as 6 months, a study shows.

Article Date: 2.24.2010
CDC Panel Calls for Flu Vaccine for All
Everybody, not just those at risk of complications, should get a yearly flu shot, the CDC's immunization advisory panel says.

Article Date: 2.24.2010
Lactose intolerance: Too Little Is Known
In a draft statement on lactose intolerance,an expert panel says we need more research, not necessarily less dairy.

Article Date: 2.24.2010
Colleges See Rise in H1N1 Swine Flu
College campuses are seeing the first uptick in new H1N1 swine flu cases since November.

Article Date: 2.24.2010
Single Men Have Higher Risk of Stroke
Single and unhappily married men are at increased risk of dying from stroke, suggests a study of more than 10,000 men.

Article Date: 2.24.2010
Strokes Are Increasing Among Young
Strokes are on the rise among younger people, a group not traditionally considered at high risk for the debilitating condition, researchers report.

Article Date: 2.24.2010
Osteoporosis Drug May Fight Several Diseases
The osteoporosis drug lasofoxifene may help postmenopausal women reduce their risk of broken bones as well as fight breast cancer, heart disease, and stroke, a study shows.

Article Date: 2.24.2010
Has Swine Flu Peaked?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it’s too early to say that the current H1N1 pandemic has peaked.

Article Date: 2.24.2010
Will Health Care Summit Jump-start Reform?
A planned bipartisan health care summit is putting health reform proposals back in the spotlight.

Article Date: 2.24.2010
Ovarian Transplant Recipient Gives Birth Twice
A former cancer patient in Denmark who had an ovarian transplant and gave birth to a daughter after IVF has also had another child who was conceived naturally.

Article Date: 2.23.2010
Do Antidepressants in Pregnancy Affect Baby?
Babies born to women who take antidepressants during pregnancy may experience small delays in reaching certain developmental milestones, but it is not clear if these delays are clinically significant, a study shows.

Article Date: 2.23.2010
Hospital Stays Raise Dementia Risk
Seniors who have been hospitalized may be more likely to develop dementia and mental decline than seniors who have not been hospitalized, a new study finds.

Article Date: 2.23.2010
Sex During Pregnancy: Women Tell All
Pregnant women often wrongly fear that having sex will harm their baby, but sex is okay throughout a normal pregnancy. Nearly 40% of women have sex in their birth week, researchers find.

Article Date: 2.22.2010
Hot Dogs, Marshmallows, Candy Choking Kids
The nation’s largest group of pediatric physicians is calling on federal officials and private industry to step up efforts to reduce choking deaths among children.

Article Date: 2.22.2010
Children's Choking Risk May Spur Warning Labels for Hot Dogs, Other Foods
The nation’s largest group of pediatric physicians is calling on federal officials and private industry to step up efforts to reduce choking deaths among children.

Article Date: 2.22.2010
Experts: U.S. Is Neglecting Hypertension
An Institute of Medicine report urges vigorous efforts to reduce high blood pressure, a leading cause of heart attack and stroke.

Article Date: 2.22.2010
Widespread Misperceptions About Lung Cancer
Most people in the U.S. underestimate the deadliness of lung cancer, a study shows.

Article Date: 2.22.2010
Early Pregnancy Weight Gain Ups Diabetes Risk
Women who gain more weight than is recommended early in pregnancy have an increased risk for developing gestational diabetes later on, a study shows.

Article Date: 2.22.2010
Acupuncture Eases Depression in Pregnancy
Acupuncture may be an effective way to reduce depression during pregnancy, a new study shows.

Article Date: 2.22.2010
Hospital Infections Kill 48,000 Each Year
Every year, 48,000 Americans die of infections they caught while in the hospital. These preventable infections add $8.1 billion to U.S. health-care costs.

Article Date: 2.22.2010
Genetic Differences for 'Test Tube' Babies?
Babies born via IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have more genetic differences than do babies conceived naturally, according to a Pennsylvania researcher, although the majority of the ''test tube'' babies he studied are still within the normal range.

Article Date: 2.22.2010
Exercise Eases Anxiety in Chronically Ill People
Regular exercise may relieve anxiety, even among people with chronic illnesses, Archives of Internal Medicine.

Article Date: 2.22.2010
Can a Mid-Day Nap Make You Smarter?
Devote your lunch hour to a restful nap, and you may perform and learn better in the afternoon, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 2.22.2010
Group Aims to Reduce Child Choking Deaths
The nation’s largest group of pediatric physicians is calling on federal officials and private industry to step up efforts to reduce choking deaths among children.

Article Date: 2.19.2010
Anticancer Effects of Aspirin: FAQ
Regular aspirin lowers the risk of breast cancer recurrence. WebMD answers frequently asked questions about aspirin and cancer.

Article Date: 2.19.2010
BPA Not Linked With Ill Effects in 2 Studies
In two new studies, researchers conclude that the plastics chemical bisphenol A or BPA is not toxic to the brain nor does it act as a hormone disruptor, altering the age of puberty or reproductive function.

Article Date: 2.19.2010
Darkness Spurs Dishonesty
Beware of dirty tricks in dark rooms. A new study shows dim lighting encourages dishonest and unethical behavior.

Article Date: 2.18.2010
Survey: Asthma Control Still Poor
A new survey finds little change in asthma control over the past decade, despite new and better treatments and a better understanding of the disease.

Article Date: 2.18.2010
Next Year, Just 1 Flu Shot
The H1N1 swine flu vaccine will be included in the 2010-11 fall/winter seasonal flu vaccine for North America, the World Health Organization announced.

Article Date: 2.18.2010
New Test Tells if Cancer's Coming Back
A new kind of cancer test can tell whether -- and when -- a tumor is coming back after initial treatment. The test IDs gene signatures unique to the tumor and may be ready in 2 or 3 years.

Article Date: 2.18.2010
Medical Marijuana Has Merit, Research Shows
Marijuana can be a promising treatment for some specific, pain-related medical conditions, according to California researchers.

Article Date: 2.18.2010
Facebook Reflects the Real You
The image you present to the world on Facebook is likely to reflect the real you.

Article Date: 2.18.2010
Green Tea Good for the Eyes?
Researchers found the healthful compounds responsible for many of the health benefits of green tea are capable of penetrating the tissues of the eyes and have antioxidant activity there.

Article Date: 2.17.2010
Study: Happiness Good for the Heart
Just as depression may increase the risk for heart disease, happiness may protect the heart, new research finds.

Article Date: 2.17.2010
Frying Meat on Gas Stoves Poses Greater Risk
Gas stoves may give off more harmful fumes than electric stoves when cooking meat, a study finds.

Article Date: 2.17.2010
Statins May Be Linked to Diabetes Risk
A study shows cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may slightly raise the risk of type 2 diabetes, but experts say the benefits of still far outweigh the risks.

Article Date: 2.17.2010
Ibuprofen May Reduce Risk of Parkinson's
People who take ibuprofen may be nearly 40% less likely to develop Parkinson's disease, according to a new study.

Article Date: 2.17.2010
Life Expectancy Up, but So Is Poor Health
A few facts from the CDC's annual report on U.S. health: Life expectancy is up, but so is poor health, even though personal health care cost each American $6,219.

Article Date: 2.16.2010
Did Malaria, Bone Disease Kill King Tut?
Malaria and bone disease may have contributed to the death of King Tut more than 3,300 years ago, a new DNA analysis and other scientific methods indicate.

Article Date: 2.16.2010
Hormone Heart Risk in Younger Postmenopausal Women
Women who take combined hormone therapy for just a few years around the time of menopause appear to have a slight increase in heart disease risk, new research suggests.

Article Date: 2.16.2010
New Way to Predict Women's Heart Risk
New guidelines for predicting women's heart disease risk work well, according to researchers who put the new strategy to the test.

Article Date: 2.16.2010
Migraines in Women May Have Link to MS
Women with a history of migraines may be more likely to develop multiple sclerosis than women without the headaches, but it is not clear if migraines are a risk factor for the neurological disorder.

Article Date: 2.16.2010
Narcolepsy: Trouble With Tribbles?
A major cause of narcolepsy appears to be anti-self antibodies that target an RNA sequence called tribbles and kill sleep-regulating brain cells.

Article Date: 2.16.2010
Diabetes Drug Metformin Has Fishy Odor
“Dead fish” odor associated with the popular diabetes drug metformin may cause some to discontinue use.

Article Date: 2.16.2010
Rise in Chronic Childhood Health Problems
Chronic childhood health problems such as obesity, asthma, and learning and behavioral problems are on the rise, more than doubling over a 12-year period, according to a new study.

Article Date: 2.16.2010
New Gene Linked to ADHD
A newly discovered genetic link may offer new information on the causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as well as help determine who might best respond to treatment.

Article Date: 2.16.2010
Cigars, Pipes No Safer Than Cigarettes
Cigar and pipe smoking, like cigarettes, harm lung function and increase the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a study finds.

Article Date: 2.15.2010
Preventing Recurrent Strokes Needs Improvement
One in 12 people who have a stroke will likely soon have another one, and one in four will likely die within one year, according to a new study.

Article Date: 2.15.2010
Oxytocin Hormone May Treat Autism
Oxytocin -- the so-called hormone of love -- may help promote social skills and social behavior in people with high-functioning autism, a study shows.

Article Date: 2.15.2010
Gluten-Free Camp Helps Celiac Disease Kids
A week at a gluten-free camp improves the lives of kids with celiac disease, say researchers at the University of California, San Francisco.

Article Date: 2.12.2010
Can You Treat Acne With an iPhone App?
Some dermatologists are skeptical about the effectiveness of an iPhone app that promises to treat acne with light therapy.

Article Date: 2.12.2010
1 in 5 Americans Had H1N1 Swine Flu
The CDC estimates that 57 million Americans -- about a fifth of the population -- have come down with H1N1 swine flu. The death toll is about 11,700.

Article Date: 2.12.2010
Kettlebell Workouts Burn Calories Fast
Working out with kettlebells can burn about 20 calories per minute, a study shows.

Article Date: 2.12.2010
Dangerous Cocktail: Energy Drinks + Alcohol
College-age drinkers who swill alcoholic energy-drink cocktails are three times more likely than alcohol-only drinkers to leave a bar drunk.

Article Date: 2.11.2010
Bill Clinton Has Coronary Artery Procedure
Former President Bill Clinton had two stents placed in a coronary artery.

Article Date: 2.11.2010
Chocolate Chips Away at Stroke Risk
Eating a little bit of chocolate each week may not only lower the risk of having a stroke, it may also decrease the odds of dying from one.

Article Date: 2.11.2010
Mumps Outbreak Hits New York, New Jersey
An ongoing mumps outbreak has struck 1,521 in New York and New Jersey.

Article Date: 2.11.2010
Elevator Injuries Common Among Elderly
More than 2,600 older adults wind up in the emergency room each year as a result of an elevator-related injury, a study shows.

Article Date: 2.10.2010
Mental Illness Manual Rewritten
A first draft of the new psychiatric manual -- to be finalized in 2013 -- makes major changes in how a wide range of mental illnesses will be diagnosed.

Article Date: 2.10.2010
Obese Children Twice as Likely to Die Young?
Childhood obesity more than doubles the risk of dying before age 55, according to a new long-term study that followed nearly 5000 children.

Article Date: 2.10.2010
Genetic Mutations Linked to Stuttering
Researchers have identified three genes that may predispose people to stuttering -- a condition that affects 3 million Americans and 5% of young children.

Article Date: 2.10.2010
Migraines Linked to Heart Attack Risk
People who suffer from migraine headaches may be much more likely to have a heart attack as well as a host of risk factors for heart disease, according to a new study.

Article Date: 2.10.2010
Many Women Misinformed About Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, yet nearly half of women would not call 911 if they thought they were having symptoms of a heart attack, a study shows.

Article Date: 2.10.2010
Percentage of Overweight, Obese Americans Swells
Despite warnings and pleas for better lifestyle habits from medical experts, Americans are getting bigger, eating less healthy, and exercising less, a new survey finds.

Article Date: 2.9.2010
Paxil, Tamoxifen May Be a Risky Combo
Breast cancer patients who take the antidepressant Paxil at the same time as tamoxifen face an increased risk of dying from their disease, a new study shows.

Article Date: 2.9.2010
Dry Cleaning Chemical 'Likely' Causes Cancer
PERC, a chemical used in dry cleaning, is a "likely human carcinogen," the National Academy of Sciences says.

Article Date: 2.9.2010
Gastric Banding Surgery Helps Teens Trim Up
Gastric banding surgery produces substantially more weight loss in obese teens than medical treatment stressing lifestyle changes only, according to a new study.

Article Date: 2.9.2010
Vitamin D for Mom May Lower Baby’s MS Risk
Pregnant women who drink plenty of milk may be protecting their child from developing multiple sclerosis (MS) in the future.

Article Date: 2.9.2010
Movies Butter Up to Kids Via Junk Food
Kids are blasted with images of non-nutritious foods and beverages when they go to the movies, a new study says.

Article Date: 2.9.2010
Feeling Gray? Colors May Match Moods
Depressed people prefer dull colors like gray over brighter hues, British researchers find.

Article Date: 2.9.2010
IBD Flare-ups May Increase Blood Clot Risk
Non-hospitalized patients with a flare-up of inflammatory bowel disease are 16 times more likely to develop potentially life-threatening blood clots as people without the bowel disorder, new research reveals.

Article Date: 2.8.2010
Gout Raises Women's Heart Attack Risk
Women with gout may face an even greater risk of heart attack as a result of their condition than men.

Article Date: 2.8.2010
Mediterranean Diet May Prevent Stroke-Related Brain Damage
Following a Mediterranean diet may help lower risk of brain damage related to silent strokes, new research shows.

Article Date: 2.8.2010
Less TV, More Family Dinners Fight Childhood Obesity
Simple lifestyle habits at home, such as having more family meals, could reduce obesity in preschoolers, new research suggests.

Article Date: 2.8.2010
Autism Risk Rises With Mother's Age
Regardless of the father's age, a child's risk of autism rises with the age of the child's mother. Moms 40 and older are 77% more likely to have a child with autism, compared to mothers under age 25.

Article Date: 2.8.2010
Thirdhand Smoke Creates Indoor Cancer Risk
Tobacco smoke residue, or “thirdhand” smoke, mixes with indoor air pollutants to form cancer-causing substances.

Article Date: 2.8.2010
Nearly 1 in 3 Overweight Teens in Denial
Nearly one in three overweight adolescents don't think they have a weight problem.

Article Date: 2.8.2010
Pancreatic Cancer Linked to Sodas?
Drinking as little as two soft drinks a week appears to nearly double the risk of getting pancreatic cancer, according to a new study.

Article Date: 2.8.2010
Can Beer Build Better Bones?
Drinking beer may be good for building more than just beer bellies. A new study suggests drinking beer may help build better bones thanks to its high silicon content.

Article Date: 2.7.2010
Serotonin May Be a Key to Treat Osteoporosis
An experimental oral drug that targets the hormone serotonin in the gut successfully reversed bone loss and built new bone in mice.

Article Date: 2.5.2010
H1N1 Swine Flu Down, Not Out
H1N1 swine flu is no longer widespread in any state, but new infections continue and the death rate remains high. Three-fourths of Americans remain unvaccinated.

Article Date: 2.5.2010
High-Traffic Areas May Lead to Kids’ Obesity
Traffic congestion may increase the risk of extra weight gain and obesity among children living in areas closer to heavy traffic, new research indicates.

Article Date: 2.5.2010
Just How Real Is 'Pregnancy Brain'?
Pregnancy and motherhood don't cause women to have memory lapses and other cognitive problems, even though the concept of ''pregnancy brain'' and ''momnesia'' are widely accepted, according to a new study.

Article Date: 2.5.2010
Antidepressant Cymbalta Eases Back Pain
Cymbalta, a drug used to treat depression, fibromyalgia, and diabetic nerve pain, may also provide relief from hard-to-treat chronic low back pain.

Article Date: 2.4.2010
44% Say 'Breakthrough' Cancer Pain Uncontrolled
Cancer its treatment can be painful -- but many patients also suffer intense bouts of sudden, crippling pain. Nearly half say treatment does not control this breakthrough pain.

Article Date: 2.4.2010
Breakthrough in Creating Artificial Pancreas
An articifcial pancreas, the Holy Grail of diabetes treatment, may be one step closer.

Article Date: 2.4.2010
Internet Addiction Linked to Depression
Internet users who are compulsive about going online and have more social interactions in virtual worlds than the real one may be depressed, according to a new study.

Article Date: 2.4.2010
High Altitudes May Lead to Weight Loss
Obese men lost weight when relocated to high altitudes without making other significant lifestyle changes, and they kept some of the weight off for a month.

Article Date: 2.3.2010
'Prewashed' Salads May Contain Bacteria
An investigation published in Consumer Reports finds high levels of bacteria commonly linked to poor sanitation and fecal contamination in many "prewashed" packaged salads.

Article Date: 2.3.2010
Vegetative Patients Talk With Brain
A few patients thought to be in a persistent vegetative state can activate different brain areas in response to questions, signaling some level of awareness.

Article Date: 2.3.2010
When Wii Goes Wrong: Video Game Injuries
A healthy 14-year-old girl in the United Kingdom suffered a fracture in her right foot when she fell off a Wii Fit balance board, says a letter in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Article Date: 2.3.2010
Herbal Remedy Users Have Worse Asthma
Inner-city asthma sufferers who take herbal remedies tend to have worse symptoms and less inhaler use. They may rely too much on herbs -- or use them because inhalers aren't helping.

Article Date: 2.3.2010
Heavy Backpacks Strain Kids' Spines
A new study shows heavy backpacks place significant strain on children's spines and may lead to back pain.

Article Date: 2.3.2010
Missing Genes Linked to Extreme Obesity
Missing genes may be behind at least some cases of morbid or extreme obesity, according to a new study.

Article Date: 2.2.2010
Study Linking Autism to Vaccine Retracted
The Lancet formally retracted a discredited 1998 study that linked autism to the childhood MMR vaccine after a U.K. regulatory agency found the researchers acted "dishonestly" and "irresponsibly."

Article Date: 2.2.2010
Economic Sign? Tooth Fairy Is Paying More
A new poll shows the average tooth fairy dividend is up 13% from last year, from $1.88 to $2.13 per tooth nationwide.

Article Date: 2.2.2010
Low Serotonin Levels May Be Key to SIDS
Lower levels of the hormone serotonin may help explain why some infants succumb to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to a new study.

Article Date: 2.1.2010
Helmet a 'Must' for Skier Safety
Wearing helmets significantly reduces the risk of head injuries among skiers and snowboarders, a new study shows.

Article Date: 2.1.2010
Parenthood Offers Motivation to Quit Smoking
With a little gentle prodding, new parents can be motivated to make more attempts to quit smoking, a new study says.

Article Date: 2.1.2010
Less Sleep Normal Part of Aging?
Getting less sleep at night may be a normal part of the healthy aging process and nothing to worry about for most healthy adults.

Article Date: 2.1.2010
‘Abstinence-Only’ Delays Sex in Young Teens
Researchers found an abstinence-only program to be as effective as safe-sex education or a combination approach and more effective than nothing at all for delaying the onset of sexual activity in preteens and young teens.

Article Date: 2.1.2010
Metformin May Help Obese Teens Lose Weight
The diabetes drug metformin may help obese teenagers lose weight when combined with healthy lifestyle changes.

Article Date: 2.1.2010
Antidepressant May Help in Stroke Recovery
A common antidepressant may help restore brain function and aid in stroke recovery, a study shows.

Article Date: 2.1.2010
Fish Oil May Fight Psychosis
Twelve weeks of fish-oil pills made teens at high risk of psychosis much less likely to become psychotic for at least one year, a placebo-controlled trial finds.

Article Date: 2.1.2010
Heart Risk From Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy
Androgen-blocking hormone therapy for prostate cancer may raise the risk of heart disease, warns an expert panel representing heart, cancer, and urology organizations.

Article Date: 2.1.2010
5 Questions Find Hidden Celiac Disease in Kids
Kids with celiac disease need a gluten-free diet, but celiac disease isn't diagnosed in half of kids who have it. Asking 5 simple questions helps, a Danish study finds.

Article Date: 2.1.2010
Herbal Remedies May Be Risky With Heart Drugs
Patients taking heart drugs are at risk for potentially dangerous interactions when they also take herbal supplements such as ginkgo biloba, St. John's wort, and garlic, an analysis shows.

Article Date: 1.29.2010
Arthritis Doesn’t Slow Typing
A new study finds that people with arthritis are, for the most part, just as fast at typing as people without RA.

Article Date: 1.29.2010
What You Eat After Working Out Matters
Eating a low-carbohydrate meal after working out may maximize the health benefits of exercise.

Article Date: 1.29.2010
Drinking Tea May Trim Men's Waistlines
A new study shows men who drink more than two cups of tea a day have trimmer waistlines than those who drink coffee or nothing at all.

Article Date: 1.29.2010
Diet Pet Foods May Pack on the Pounds
Confusing information on pet food labels may make it hard for pet owners to find the right diet food for their overweight dogs and cats, a study shows.

Article Date: 1.29.2010
Overweight Older People Live Longer
People who carry a few extra pounds after age 70 tend to live longer than people who don’t, new research finds.

Article Date: 1.29.2010
MMR/Autism Doctor Acted 'Dishonestly,' 'Irresponsibly'
The British doctor who led a study suggesting a link between the measles/mumps/rubella vaccine and autism acted "dishonestly and irresponsibly," a U.K. regulatory panel has ruled.

Article Date: 1.28.2010
Bit of Alcohol May Benefit Aging Brain
A drink or two a day may help older people stay mentally sharp, but moderation is the key, a new study finds.

Article Date: 1.28.2010
Secondhand Smoke Adds to Risk for Smokers
A new study shows that smokers who inhale their own secondhand smoke in enclosed spaces like smoking lounges add significantly to the health risks associated with cigarette smoking.

Article Date: 1.28.2010
Vitamin D May Ease Asthma
Not getting enough vitamin D may make asthma worse, according to a new study.

Article Date: 1.28.2010
Can Symptoms Predict Ovarian Cancer?
When symptoms such as nausea, bloating, or pelvic or abdominal pain suggest ovarian cancer, evaluation results in a diagnosis of ovarian cancer in about 1% of the time, according to a new study.

Article Date: 1.28.2010
Blood Test May Predict Rheumatoid Arthritis
A new blood test may detect early rheumatoid arthritis before symptoms develop, says a study in Arthritis & Rheumatism.

Article Date: 1.28.2010
'Ghostly' Drug May Help Fight RA
A ghostly suicide drug wafts into undead immune cells in joints, making the cells self-destruct and reducing rheumatoid arthritis in mouse studies.

Article Date: 1.27.2010
Coffee Break Boosts Memory
Taking a break to digest new information may improve your memory.

Article Date: 1.27.2010
Barefoot Running May Have Health Benefits
Running barefoot causes less collision force to the feet than running in cushioned shoes, a new study says.

Article Date: 1.27.2010
Magnesium May Improve Memory
A new study suggests that increasing your consumption of magnesium, an essential mineral found in dark leafy vegetables and certain fruits, beans, and nuts, may help combat memory lapses associated with aging.

Article Date: 1.27.2010
Antidepressants May Delay Lactation
Early research suggests a link between antidepressant use and breastfeeding difficulties in new moms.

Article Date: 1.26.2010
Half With Diabetes Skip Insulin Injections
More than half of the people prescribed insulin injections to control their diabetes have skipped their injections in the past, and one in five do so sometimes or often, according to a new study.

Article Date: 1.26.2010
Flame-Retardant Exposure May Harm Fertility
Women with higher blood levels of flame retardants known as PBDEs, found in household objects, took about twice as long to become pregnant as those with lower blood levels, according to a new study.

Article Date: 1.26.2010
Green Tea Extract May Treat Uterine Fibroids
An extract from green tea may be useful in treating uterine fibroids, a condition that affects 25%-30% of U.S. women, new research indicates.

Article Date: 1.26.2010
Study: Ablation Beats Drugs for Atrial Fibrillation
Treating the common heart rhythm disorder known as atrial fibrillation by destroying a small area of heart tissue using a catheter works dramatically better than drug treatments in many patients, a new study confirms.

Article Date: 1.26.2010
Teen Pregnancy Surges
A 10-year decline in U.S. teen pregnancy ended in 2006 as rates increased by 3%. New Mexico had the most and New Hampshire the fewest teen pregnancies.

Article Date: 1.25.2010
Toilet Seat Dermatitis Making a Comeback
Exotic wooden toilet seats and harsh chemical cleaners may be behind a new resurgence of toilet seat dermatitis, a skin condition once thought to be wiped out in the U.S.

Article Date: 1.25.2010
Soccer's Popularity Spurs Youth Injuries
Injuries in youth soccer are common, and rates are higher among players younger than age 15, a new analysis shows.

Article Date: 1.25.2010
Ambidextrous Kids More Likely to Have ADHD
Young kids who can eat, write, and perhaps throw a ball with both hands are more likely to develop learning, language, and mental health problems than those who are strictly right- or left-handed, according to a new report in the journal Pediatrics.

Article Date: 1.25.2010
Drug May Help Fight Rare Pancreatic Cancer
Sutent -- a pill that cuts off the supply of nutrients to tumors -- shows promise for treating people with the rare type of pancreatic cancer that afflicted Apple CEO Steve Jobs.

Article Date: 1.25.2010
Foods Interfere With Colon Cancer Drugs
A drug combination that's been found to pack a powerful punch against the risk of colon cancer may only work in people who go light on certain foods, including red meat, corn, and orange juice, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 1.25.2010
No Joke: Laughter Is Universal
Laughter may be the universal language, according to a new study that shows basic emotions are shared by all humans.

Article Date: 1.25.2010
Low-Carb Diet Lowers Blood Pressure
A low-carbohydrate diet may provide an additional benefit compared with weight-loss drugs when it comes to reaping the healthy rewards of weight loss.

Article Date: 1.25.2010
New Genetic Links for Pancreatic Cancer
Three newly discovered genetic variants may help explain pancreatic cancer risk and help prevent and treat new cases of the deadly disease.

Article Date: 1.22.2010
Blueberry Juice May Boost Memory
A new study shows drinking a daily dose of wild blueberry juice improved the memory of older adults with age-related memory problems.

Article Date: 1.22.2010
Cutting Salt as Good as Quitting Smoking
Cutting U.S. salt intake by a half teaspoon a day would prevent up to 92,000 deaths, 99,000 heart attacks, and 66,000 strokes -- a benefit as big as smoking cessation.

Article Date: 1.21.2010
Chemical May Be Linked to Thyroid Disease
A chemical compound used to make non-stick cookware, food wrappers, and water-resistant coatings for carpets and fabrics has been linked to an increased risk for thyroid disease in an early study.

Article Date: 1.21.2010
Lower Birth Weights for Full-Term Babies
Birth weights of full-term babies in the United States decreased from 1990 to 2005, a new study says.

Article Date: 1.21.2010
1 in 5 Teens Has Unhealthy Cholesterol Levels
One in five American teens has unhealthy cholesterol levels, putting them on the fast track for heart disease without urgent action, according to a new CDC report.

Article Date: 1.21.2010
Vitamin D May Lower Colon Cancer Risk
People with abundant levels of vitamin D -- the so-called sunshine vitamin -- may have a much lower risk of colon cancer, a study shows.

Article Date: 1.21.2010
Smokers With Lung Cancer: Not Too Late to Quit
People who quit smoking after being diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer live longer than patients who don't, a study shows.

Article Date: 10.28.2009
Yellow Pea Flour May Help Diabetes
Yellow pea flour may help prevent and manage type 2 diabetes by replacing whole wheat flour as an ingredient in creating low glycemic index foods.

Article Date: 10.28.2009
Doctors' Lack of Respect Weighs on the Obese
Heavier patients get less respect from doctors, raising concerns about the impact on the quality of care, new research indicates.

Article Date: 10.28.2009
Officials: Stay Calm on Swine Flu Vaccine
It's "not a situation that calls for panic," said DHS Secretary Napolitano in a news conference with HHS Secretary Sebelius held to sooth U.S. frustrations over swine flu vaccine.

Article Date: 10.28.2009
Cancer Group Focuses on Environmental Factors
The American Cancer Society is increasing its focus on environmental factors that may contribute to cancer, according to a new report the organization has issued. The report calls for new strategies to more effectively and efficiently screen the chemicals that the public is exposed to.

Article Date: 10.28.2009
Diabetes on the Rise in U.S.
Diabetes cases are rising rapidly in the U.S., with the disease afflicting 11.3% of American adults in the third quarter of 2009, according to a Gallup survey.

Article Date: 10.28.2009
Diet Beats Drugs for Diabetes Prevention
Lifestyle changes resulting in long-term weight loss of just a few pounds proved to be roughly twice as effective as drug treatment for preventing type 2 diabetes in an ongoing government-sponsored trial.

Article Date: 10.27.2009
New Techniques, Cameras Improve Colonoscopy
The screening test no one likes to talk about, colonoscopy, is getting even more accurate, thanks to better techniques and equipment, such as a camera that helps detect polyps and other lesions lurking behind the folds of the intestines.

Article Date: 10.27.2009
Pregnant Women Wary of Swine Flu Shot
A new survey shows only about one in four pregnant women and mothers of young children plan to get the H1N1 flu vaccine this year, despite recommendations from public health groups urging them to do so.

Article Date: 10.27.2009
Starting to Look Like Mom? A Quick Fix
New research confirms what may be some women's greatest fear: You may actually turn into your mother – at least when it comes to aging in your lower eyelids.

Article Date: 10.27.2009
Antipsychotics Tied to Kids' Weight Gain
Taking newer antipsychotic drugs may lead to weight gain in children and teens, a new study shows.

Article Date: 10.27.2009
Smoking's Damage Swift, Irreversible
Cigarette smoking starts inflicting "very significant" damage on the arteries with the very first puffs taken by otherwise healthy young smokers, new research shows.

Article Date: 10.27.2009
Slowly, H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Arriving
The trickle of H1N1 swine flu vaccine should become a steady flow in "a couple of weeks," CDC director Thomas Frieden predicted.

Article Date: 10.27.2009
Job Stress Brings Gastrointestinal Problems
Researchers have found a link between high-stress jobs and gastrointestinal problems such as GERD.

Article Date: 10.27.2009
Cell Phones on Hip May Weaken Bone
Early research suggests that wearing a cell phone on your hip just may weaken the area of the pelvis widely used for bone grafting.

Article Date: 10.26.2009
New Ulcer Treatment Better?
A new, four-drug regimen to wipe out bacteria associated with peptic ulcers and stomach inflammation banished the bugs better than the standard three-drug treatment often used, according to research presented at ACG 2009 in San Diego.

Article Date: 10.26.2009
Fat Injections Can Enhance Breasts
Breast lifts can raise, shape, and firm sagging breasts. If a woman wants to add some volume, she may need to get breast implants too, but fat injections can also do the trick, according to new research.

Article Date: 10.26.2009
Heart Attacks on the Rise in Women
Two new studies show the number of heart attacks among middle-aged women is rising while falling among men, but the risk of death after a heart attack is improving more for women than men.

Article Date: 10.26.2009
Sex May Affect Venous Thromboembolism-Obesity Link
Obesity is a risk factor for venous thromboembolism, and that may be especially true for men with big waists and women with big hips.

Article Date: 10.26.2009
Decline in Fitness Accelerates After Age 45
Fitness levels decline with age and accelerates after age 45 in men and women, a new study says, but staying at a healthy weight and engaging in regular physical activity can help determine fitness levels, too.

Article Date: 10.26.2009
Some IBD Drugs May Raise Skin Cancer Risk
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease or IBD may be at an increased risk for getting skin cancer, according to a study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's annual meeting in San Diego.

Article Date: 10.26.2009
U.S. Kids May Need More Vitamin D
Millions of children in the U.S. may not have enough vitamin D, and African-American and Hispanic kids are especially at risk, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 10.26.2009
Botox as a Breast Lift?
Add breast lifts to the growing list of potential uses for Botox. But not all experts think it's worth the trouble.

Article Date: 10.23.2009
Asthma Patients Often Skip Their Medication
Many asthma patients with poorly controlled asthma do not take their medications as prescribed, a new study from the U.K. suggests.

Article Date: 10.23.2009
HPV Vaccine Not as Painful as Some Think
Researchers say injections of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine apparently hurt less than people may think.

Article Date: 10.23.2009
Diabetes Drug Promotes Weight Loss
The injectable diabetes drug liraglutide appears to help obese people who do not have diabetes shed extra pounds, but larger studies are needed to prove its safety and effectiveness for weight loss, researchers say.

Article Date: 10.23.2009
H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Delays "Frustrating," Says CDC
CDC Director Thomas R. Frieden, MD, MPH, today voiced his frustration with delays in the supply of the swine flu (H1N1) vaccine.

Article Date: 10.22.2009
Diagnosing ADHD: Teacher Input Overlooked?
Pediatricians are most often involved in the diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, though many do not get recommended input from teachers before rendering a diagnosis, Consumer Reports says in a parent survey about their children with ADHD.

Article Date: 10.22.2009
Hand Washing Motivators Differ for Men, Women
If you want to get a man to wash his hands, try making your reminder disgusting, a British study suggests.

Article Date: 10.21.2009
Mutant Gene Raises Risk of Parkinson's Disease
People with rare Gaucher's disease hPeople with a rare disease called Gaucher's disease have a high risk of developing Parkinson's disease. That clue led scientists to discover gene mutations that raise the risk of Parkinson's fivefold.

Article Date: 10.21.2009
Glucosamine May Not Fight Osteoarthritis
Using a more sensitive measure of joint damage than in the past, researchers have found that the popular supplement glucosamine does not appear to slow the progression of knee osteoarthritis.

Article Date: 10.21.2009
Drugs May Save Memory of the Sleep-Deprived
Drugs that block an enzyme called PDE4 may override memory problems stemming from sleep deprivation, researchers report.

Article Date: 10.21.2009
Study: No Benefit to Costly Arthritis Drugs
For many people with rheumatoid arthritis, the much cheaper traditional, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) appear to work just as well as newer TNF blockers that target the underlying disease process, a large study shows.

Article Date: 10.21.2009
CDC: Partial OK of Gardasil for Boys
Parents of boys may get federal funds to pay for the Gardasil HPV vaccine to prevent sexually transmitted genital warts, a CDC advisory panel has ruled.

Article Date: 10.21.2009
Obese Women Retain More Pregnancy Weight
Obese women who gain more weight than they should during pregnancy are more likely to keep the weight on afterward.

Article Date: 10.20.2009
Microdermabrasion May Rejuvenate Aging Skin
Microdermabrasion using a coarse diamond-studded instrument may induce molecular changes in the skin that help rejuvenate it, a new study shows.

Article Date: 10.20.2009
Gum Disease Raises Arthritis Risk
Gum disease may raise your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a new study shows.

Article Date: 10.20.2009
New Drug May Reduce Severity of Lupus
The first in a new class of experimental drugs that targets the disease process involved in lupus beat out standard treatment in a large clinical trial, researchers say.

Article Date: 10.20.2009
Hip Fracture, Cardiovascular Disease Linked
A diagnosis of cardiovascular disease significantly increases the risk of future hip fracture, and there may be a genetic predisposition to both conditions, a new study shows.

Article Date: 10.20.2009
Omega-3s No Help for Depression?
Omega-3 fatty-acid supplements don't boost the effects of an antidepressant (Zoloft) in heart patients, a clinical trial shows.

Article Date: 10.20.2009
2/3 of Heart Failure Patients Don't Get Major Drug
More than two-thirds of patients hospitalized with serious heart failure aren't prescribed an aldosterone antagonist, a recommended therapy that increases the odds of survival.

Article Date: 10.20.2009
H1N1 Swine Flu Deadly to the Young
H1N1 swine flu has turned flu death statistics upside down. Usually, 90% of flu deaths are in the elderly -- but some 90% of swine flu deaths have been under age 65.

Article Date: 10.20.2009
Insecticides May Raise Risk of Lupus, RA
Women who spray their homes and gardens with insecticides may be placing themselves at risk for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, a study shows.

Article Date: 10.19.2009
Marker May Predict Multiple Sclerosis Severity
A newly identified biomarker may be linked to the severity of multiple sclerosis and may one day help with diagnosis and treatment of the often frustrating and unpredictable disease.

Article Date: 10.19.2009
12 Lupus Genes Found
At least a dozen or more genes may help explain what causes lupus, according to two new studies.

Article Date: 10.19.2009
Car Booster Seats Cut Injury Risk for Kids
Booster seats with proper belt positioning significantly reduce the risk of injury in children aged 4 to 8 who are involved in traffic accidents, a new study shows.

Article Date: 10.19.2009
Video Games May Cause Kids Pain
A new study suggests 12% of young kids who play video games have finger pain severe enough to force them to limit their gaming time.

Article Date: 10.19.2009
Older People Get Brain Boost From Internet
A new study shows older adults who learn to use the Internet to search for information experience a surge of activity in key decision-making and reasoning centers of the brain.

Article Date: 10.19.2009
Mercury Levels Same in Autistic, Other Children
Blood levels of mercury are similar in children with autism, those with other developmental problems, and those who are developing typically, according to a new study.

Article Date: 10.19.2009
TNF Blockers for RA Linked to Skin Cancer
RA patients treated with TNF blockers have higher rates of skin cancer than patients who take other disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, or DMARDs, new studies show.

Article Date: 10.19.2009
Fighting Gout With Skim Milk and Water
There's a new reason to drink plenty of water and skim milk: both may help to prevent painful gout attacks, new studies show.

Article Date: 10.19.2009
New Test Checks for Prostate Cancer Return
Researchers say they have developed a highly sensitive prostate specific antigen (PSA) test that may identify prostate cancer patients who are likely to relapse after treatment.

Article Date: 10.16.2009
Dark Colors Keep Out Sun's Harmful Rays
Darker colors in cotton fabric provide better protection against the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays than lighter tones, new research indicates.

Article Date: 10.16.2009
Osteoporosis Help From 'Vegetable Lamb' Plant?
The vegetable lamb plant contains substances that may one day help scientists develop new treatments for osteoporosis, a study shows.

Article Date: 10.16.2009
Stay Healthy in Retirement With Work
People who continue to work after retirement have fewer diseases and fewer functional limitations than people who quit completely, a study shows.

Article Date: 10.16.2009
FDA Panel: New MS Drug Helps Walking
Ampriva helps some multiple sclerosis patients walk better, an FDA advisory panel says. The finding makes it more likely that full FDA approval will come soon.

Article Date: 10.16.2009
2 ALS Cases May Be Linked to Gardasil Vaccine
Researchers believe that there may be a link between a vaccine against cervical cancer and ALS, aka Lou Gehrig's disease.

Article Date: 10.16.2009
Child H1N1 Swine Flu Deaths Accelerate
Eleven children died of H1N1 swine flu last week, raising the October child death toll to 43 -- more child/teen deaths in one month than seen in a normal 8-month flu season.

Article Date: 10.15.2009
Placebo Effect May Help Treat Pain
The "placebo effect" may help treat pain, German researchers report in the journal Science.

Article Date: 10.15.2009
Sweet, Sour, Salty... and Fizzy?
Carbonated drinks may do more than tickle and fizz; they also trigger taste receptor cells, a new study shows.

Article Date: 10.15.2009
HPV Vaccine Cuts Cases of Genital Warts
Use of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has led to rapid declines in cases of genital warts in Australia, a study shows.

Article Date: 10.15.2009
Expert Panel: Smoking Bans Save Lives
A major report by the Institute of Medicine shows that secondhand smoke causes heart attacks and smoking bans save lives.

Article Date: 10.15.2009
Tylenol May Weaken Infant Vaccines
Acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) can prevent vaccine-related fever in infants -- but new data suggest it weakens vaccine-induced immunity.

Article Date: 10.15.2009
Daily Pot Smokers Court Health Risks
Marijuana smokers who take up the habit in their teens, as well as those who smoke daily or nearly every day, are at the greatest risk for dependence and other ill health effects, according to a new review of marijuana use worldwide by Australian researchers.

Article Date: 10.14.2009
Nuts, Vegetables, Fish Cut Alzheimer's Risk
A diet rich in cruciferous and green leafy vegetables, nuts, fish, and tomatoes and low in red meat and high-fat dairy products may protect against Alzheimer's disease, a study suggests.

Article Date: 10.14.2009
U.S. Pregnancy Rate Is Dropping
The U.S. pregnancy rate dropped by 11% from 1990 to 2005, a new CDC report shows.

Article Date: 10.14.2009
No Link Between Bypass Surgery, Memory Loss
Despite earlier reports to the contrary, having bypass surgery to help your heart does not harm your brain, researchers report.

Article Date: 10.14.2009
Late-Dementia Suffering Often Unnecessary
Patients with advanced Alzheimer's disease or other age-related dementias often suffer unnecessarily near the end of life probably because their condition is not recognized as fatal, researchers say.

Article Date: 10.14.2009
Parks, Green Spaces Protect Your Health
There is more evidence that living near parks, woods, or other green spaces may improve your mental and physical health.

Article Date: 10.13.2009
Robot Prostate Surgery: More ED, Incontinence
Minimally invasive prostate surgery -- often performed using a high-tech robot -- carries a higher risk of incontinence and erectile dysfunction than does open surgery.

Article Date: 10.13.2009
Hip Fractures on the Decline in U.S.
Hip fracture rates and deaths related to such injuries are decreasing in the U.S. among people aged 65 and older, a study shows.

Article Date: 10.13.2009
Too Many Mastectomies? Maybe Not
Doctors recommend breast-conserving surgery for 3 in 4 women with early breast cancer. Second opinions rarely differ, so surgeon advice doesn't raise mastectomy rates.

Article Date: 10.13.2009
Less Invasive Surgery Repairs Aortic Aneurysm
Less invasive endoscopic repair of deadly aortic aneurysms is easier on patients and -- at least for 2 years -- carries no extra risk of death.

Article Date: 10.13.2009
Workout Fights Chemo Fatigue
Cancer patients find chemotherapy less physically and emotionally exhausting if they're in an intense program of cardio, strength, relaxation, and body-awareness training.

Article Date: 10.12.2009
Kids' Tummy Aches Eased by Imagination
Learning guided imagery techniques may help kids get over chronic stomachaches, North Carolina researchers report in Pediatrics.

Article Date: 10.12.2009
Gene Tweak May Keep Hearts Younger
A certain form of the P13K gene could be a key to keeping the heart young and preventing age-related heart failure, Japanese researchers report.

Article Date: 10.12.2009
New Guidelines for ALS Treatment
New treatment guidelines for people with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, can help people with the disease live better and longer than previously possible.

Article Date: 10.12.2009
Phone Counseling Aids in Smoking Cessation
Proactive telephone counseling and individually tailored motivational interviews help teen smokers kick the habit, new research indicates.

Article Date: 10.12.2009
Cancer May Pass From Pregnant Mom to Baby
Researchers have found new evidence that it's possible for a mother with cancer to pass the disease on to her unborn child.

Article Date: 10.12.2009
His and Hers Heart Disease
Women with heart disease may have worse outcomes than men do because treatment typically focuses on obstructive coronary artery disease -- which up to half of women may not have, according to a new review of the topic.

Article Date: 10.12.2009
Melatonin Helps Autistic Kids Sleep
Low doses of melatonin may help children with autism get a better night's rest, researchers report.

Article Date: 10.9.2009
Cancer Signs in Teens Often Overlooked
In the first study of its kind, British researchers have found that teen and young adult cancer patients often feel frustrated that their symptoms are not taken seriously.

Article Date: 10.9.2009
'Red Wine' Chemical May One Day Treat Diabetes
The much touted red wine compound resveratrol shows some promise as a future treatment for type 2 diabetes, but drinking wine or taking resveratrol supplements isn't likely to do diabetic people much good, researchers say.

Article Date: 10.9.2009
Swine Flu Cases Rise; CDC Urges Vaccination
As the number of H1N1 swine flu cases continues to rise in the U.S., officials from the CDC urge the public to consider getting vaccinated against both swine flu and seasonal flu.

Article Date: 10.8.2009
Shingles May Raise Risk of Stroke
Adults with shingles are at increased risk for stroke, especially if they have shingles that affects the eyes, a study shows.

Article Date: 10.8.2009
Gene Predicts Tamoxifen Success in Breast Cancer
A single gene variant predicts breast-cancer survival after tamoxifen treatment. In the 46% of women with the "good" gene, tamoxifen works as well as newer drugs.

Article Date: 10.8.2009
Retrovirus Linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
XMRV, a retrovirus recently discovered in prostate cancers, was found in two-thirds of 101 patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. Some 10 million Americans may carry the virus.

Article Date: 10.8.2009
Vermont Tops List of Best Health Systems
Vermont has the best health system in the nation, according to a report by the Commonwealth Fund.

Article Date: 10.8.2009
Swine Flu May Stress ICUs This Winter
Data from Australia's winter flu season show that H1N1 swine flu may stress U.S. intensive care units in hard-hit areas. Down-Under ICUs saw 15 times more flu patients than normal.

Article Date: 10.7.2009
Bouncing Back From Low Back Pain
Got a new case of low back pain? There's a good chance you'll recover completely within a year, a new study shows.

Article Date: 10.7.2009
Air Quality Up, Ear Infections Down
Cleaner air resulting from federal pollution laws may have significantly reduced the prevalence of ear infections in children, a new study shows.

Article Date: 10.7.2009
Knowledgeable Patients Ignore Chest Pain
In a new study, heart patients who received counseling about heart attack symptoms and when to get treatment were no more likely to get immediate care than those who had not received counseling.

Article Date: 10.6.2009
Convertibles Hazardous to Your Hearing?
Convertible lovers who take to the open road with the top down may be risking hearing damage, according to a new study out of the U.K.

Article Date: 10.6.2009
Internet Addiction: Is Your Teen at Risk?
Kids with ADHD, hostility, social phobia, or depression may be more likely to become addicted to the Internet, according to a new study.

Article Date: 10.6.2009
Aggression in Girls May Be Linked to BPA
New research suggests a link between prenatal exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) and increased aggression in girls, but not boys, at age 2.

Article Date: 10.6.2009
Mammograms Cut Risk of Breast Cancer Death
Three-fourths of deaths due to breast cancer occur among women who do not undergo regular screening mammograms, a large study shows.

Article Date: 10.6.2009
Depression, Anxiety Linked to Weight Gain
A study that followed British workers for almost two decades found that people with depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders gained more weight over time.

Article Date: 10.6.2009
Seasonal Flu Shot Some Help vs. Swine Flu?
A small study of Mexican H1N1 swine flu patients suggests that seasonal flu shots might offer some protection against the new flu. But CDC data finds no hint of such protection.

Article Date: 10.6.2009
10 Foods Most Likely to Make You Sick
Some of the healthiest foods, such as leafy greens, may also be the most likely to cause food-borne illness, according to a new report.

Article Date: 10.5.2009
Snoring Surgery Offers Lasting Relief
A minimally invasive snoring treatment that shrinks the tissue of the soft palate offers lasting relief from snoring.

Article Date: 10.5.2009
Parents Unaware of Risks of Tiny Batteries
Tiny "button type" batteries found in everything from vibrating teethers to musical touch-and-learn baby books present big dangers to young children, but parents and doctors are sorely undereducated about the topic.

Article Date: 10.5.2009
Schools Cut Back on Unhealthy Snacks
U.S. schools have cut back on certain "less nutritious" foods and drinks, and Mississippi and Tennessee are leading the way, the CDC reports.

Article Date: 10.5.2009
Autism May Be More Common Than Thought
About 1% of U.S. children, or about one in 91, may have autism or an autism spectrum disorder, according to two new national surveys.

Article Date: 10.5.2009
Mediterranean Diet May Fight Depression
A new study suggests people who follow a traditional Mediterranean diet, rich in foods like vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, olive oil, and fish, may be less likely to develop depression.

Article Date: 10.5.2009
Vaccine May Treat Cocaine Addiction
A new vaccine may one day help people who are addicted to cocaine to curb their drug use and overcome their dependency.

Article Date: 10.5.2009
Memory Loss With Alzheimer's Disease: What to Expect
Information on memory loss in Alzheimer's disease and how to cope with it.

Article Date: 10.5.2009
Antidepressants Linked to Newborn Problems
New research provides further evidence that links antidepressant use among pregnant mothers to problems for their newborns at birth.

Article Date: 10.2.2009
100 Worst Cities for Fall Allergies
McAllen, Texas, is the worst city in the U.S. this year for fall allergies, according to the new list of "fall allergy capitals" selected by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

Article Date: 10.2.2009
Vitamin D May Help Prevent Falls
Taking vitamin D supplements, at a dose of 700-1000 international units per day, may make falling 19% less likely for people age 65 and older.

Article Date: 10.2.2009
Alcoholism May Alter Sleep Long-Term
Despite quitting drinking, alcoholics still have differences in their sleep than other people, a new study shows.

Article Date: 10.2.2009
Study: ER Patients Wait Too Long for Care
Even the sickest patients treated in hospital emergency departments across the U.S. routinely wait longer than they should for medical care, new research suggests.

Article Date: 10.1.2009
Gene Linked to Longer, Skinnier Life
Scientists have discovered a gene called S6K1 that may affect longevity and leanness.

Article Date: 10.1.2009
28 Pregnant Women Dead from H1N1 Swine Flu in U.S.
H1N1 swine flu has killed 28 pregnant women in the U.S., raising the level of concern among obstetricians and CDC investigators.

Article Date: 10.1.2009
Heart Defects, Mom's Weight May Be Linked
Being overweight or obese before pregnancy may be associated with a greater chance of having a baby with congenital heart defects, CDC researchers report.

Article Date: 10.1.2009
Low-Cost Drugs Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke
Giving two low-cost prescription drugs to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure in people with diabetes or heart disease -- along with encouraging them to take a daily aspirin -- can slash their risk of hospitalization for heart attack or stroke by 60%, according to a new study.

Article Date: 10.1.2009
Living to 100 to Become Common?
If life expectancy keeps rising, most babies born since 2000 in wealthy countries will live to 100, researchers predict in The Lancet.

Article Date: 10.1.2009
Study: Chantix Has Little or No Suicide Risk
The antismoking drug Chantix has been linked to suicide and suicidal thoughts, but a new study shows that if such a risk exists it is likely to be very small.

Article Date: 9.30.2009
Breast Cancer Deaths Drop Again
Breast cancer death rates continue to drop by 2% a year. Despite the decline, African-American women die of breast cancer 40% more often than white women.

Article Date: 9.30.2009
Bacteria Have Role in Swine Flu Deaths
Bacterial co-infections play a role in swine flu deaths. Most of these are vaccine-preventable pneumococcus infections. Some are deadly MRSA.

Article Date: 9.30.2009
CDC: Alarming Increase in Methadone Deaths
The growing use of methadone for pain relief is largely responsible for a dramatic increase in deaths linked to the drug, which have risen sevenfold in less than a decade, an alarming government report shows.

Article Date: 9.30.2009
Only 1/3 in U.S. Plan to Get Swine Flu Vaccine
Only a third of Americans plan to get the swine flu vaccine. One reason: 57% of those at risk of severe flu don't know it, a Consumer Reports poll shows.

Article Date: 9.30.2009
Strep Throat: No Link Seen to Tourette's Syndrome, Tics, or OCD
Streptococcal infections such as strep throat and strep pneumonia don't appear to make Tourette's syndrome, tics, or obsessive-compulsive disorder more likely.

Article Date: 9.30.2009
Treat Gestational Diabetes for Baby's Sake
Treating pregnant women who have even mild gestational diabetes helps reduce the risk of complications in infants and the women's own risk of blood pressure problems, according to a new study.

Article Date: 9.29.2009
High Heels Today, Foot Pain Tomorrow
A new study shows people who make poor shoe choices early in life by wearing unsupportive footwear like high heels, sandals, and slippers are much more likely to suffer from foot pain in later years.

Article Date: 9.29.2009
Few Eating Enough Fruits, Veggies
Only 14% of U.S. adults and 9.5% of U.S. teens meet the government's goals for eating enough fruits and vegetables, according to a new CDC report.

Article Date: 9.29.2009
Estrogen May Improve Colon Cancer Survival
Younger women with advanced colon cancer live slightly longer than younger men with advanced disease, but the survival advantage disappears as women age and their estrogen levels drop, a new study shows.

Article Date: 9.29.2009
Women's Weight Tied to Healthy Aging
For women, the odds of being healthy at age 70 are best for those who don't gain a lot of weight between ages 18 and 50 and who aren't obese at 50, a new study shows.

Article Date: 9.28.2009
Diabetes May Affect Women's Heart Rhythm
Women with diabetes may be 26% more likely than other women to develop a heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation, researchers report.

Article Date: 9.28.2009
Growth Charts Stump Parents
One in three parents can't identify their child’s weight when shown on a pediatric growth chart, says a study in Pediatrics.

Article Date: 9.28.2009
More Women Choose to Remove Noncancerous Breasts
Researchers have found that the number of women choosing to undergo prophylactic mastectomy is on the rise.

Article Date: 9.28.2009
Gene Variant Raises Crohn's Disease Risk
A gene variant common in whites is linked to Crohn's disease, tipping the immune balance toward inflammatory bowel disease.

Article Date: 9.28.2009
Weight Loss Helps Sleep Apnea
Losing weight may help obese people as well as their partners sleep better by easing sleep apnea symptoms.

Article Date: 9.28.2009
Unpopular in School, Unhealthy Later?
The kids no-one wants to work with in sixth grade may be at a health disadvantage as adults, a Swedish study shows.

Article Date: 9.25.2009
Secrets to Microwaving a Healthy Hot Dog
A microwaved hot dog isn't fully safe to eat unless placed in a dish of water and cooked for at least 75 seconds on high, a food-safety study shows.

Article Date: 9.25.2009
Tamiflu for Kids: Confusing Dosage Can Harm
Tamiflu Oral Suspension for kids is dispensed in milliliters but is often prescribed in teaspoons. Harm to kids can come from over- or under-dosing, Roche and the FDA warn.

Article Date: 9.25.2009
Januvia, Janumet to Note Pancreatitis Cases
The FDA wants the maker of the type 2 diabetes drugs Januvia and Janumet to change the prescribing information to note reports of acute pancreatitis, a potentially life-threatening pancreas problem.

Article Date: 9.25.2009
Pregnant Woman Pregnant Again? Maybe Not
Did a pregnant woman in Arkansas get pregnant again in a rare case of human superfetation? Doctors weigh in.

Article Date: 9.25.2009
U.S. Swine Flu Vaccinations Start Oct. 6
CDC: U.S. vaccinations against H1N1 swine flu will begin on Oct. 6. Most of the first 6 million doses are nasal spray vaccine, which can't be given to pregnant women.

Article Date: 9.25.2009
Limited Willpower Can Affect Your Workout
New research suggests that one big reason people fail to follow through on their exercise plans is that they have used up their willpower on other tasks.

Article Date: 9.24.2009
Erbitux Helps Treat Advanced Lung Cancer
Adding the targeted drug Erbitux to standard chemotherapy drugs significantly cuts the risk of death for advanced non-small-cell lung cancer patients -- regardless of what chemotherapy combination is used, a study shows.

Article Date: 9.24.2009
Does Vitamin D Protect Against High BP?
Women who do not have enough vitamin D before menopause may have an elevated risk for developing high blood pressure years later, new research suggests.

Article Date: 9.24.2009
Spider Venom for Erectile Dysfunction?
A toxin from the Brazilian wandering spider's venom may inspire new drugs to treat erectile dysfunction, researchers tell an American Heart Association conference.

Article Date: 9.24.2009
AIDS Vaccine Success Is 'Modest'
A combination of two HIV vaccines cuts HIV infections by 31% -- the first such success in humans and evidence that a more effective AIDS vaccine is possible.

Article Date: 9.24.2009
Nexavar May Treat Advanced Breast Cancer
Adding the cancer drug Nexavar to standard chemotherapy significantly extends the time until advanced breast cancer progresses, researchers report.

Article Date: 9.24.2009
New Drug May Treat Pancreatic Cancer
Scientists are developing a pill that makes difficult-to-treat pancreatic cancer cells more sensitive to chemotherapy, paving the way for a new approach to treating the disease.

Article Date: 9.24.2009
Antidepressants Linked to Birth Defect
New research adds to the evidence that babies born to women who take antidepressants during pregnancy have a small increased risk for a specific heart defect.

Article Date: 9.24.2009
Kids Who Get Spanked May Have Lower IQs
Two new studies suggest that children who are spanked have lower IQs than children who aren't, regardless of where they live.

Article Date: 9.23.2009
Full Moon Fails to Foil Surgery
They say never to have surgery during a full moon, late in the day, on Friday, or in July/August. But those times are no worse than others, a heart bypass study shows.

Article Date: 9.23.2009
Prostate Cancer Therapies Raise Heart Risk
The anti-hormone therapies used to treat prostate cancer can raise the risk of heart disease, but some drugs appear to be safer for the heart than others, researchers report.

Article Date: 9.23.2009
Half of Americans Want Swine Flu Vaccine
Half of American adults say they'll get the H1N1 swine flu vaccine a RAND survey shows. Those who get yearly flu shots are most likely to accept the new vaccine.

Article Date: 9.23.2009
Flu Shot Beats Flu Spray for Young Adults
The traditional flu shot beats out the newer flu nasal spray in young adults aged 18 to 49, according to a new study.

Article Date: 9.23.2009
Gout Drug May Lower Blood Pressure
A new study suggests a direct link between a high-sugar diet and high blood pressure, and researchers say the finding may lead to a novel way to treat hypertension.

Article Date: 9.23.2009
Can Early Azilect Slow Parkinson's?
A study suggests that Azilect may slow Parkinson's if started early in the disease, but contradictory data mean the findings aren't definitive.

Article Date: 9.23.2009
New Drug Shrinks Skin Cancer Tumors
An experimental drug appears to dramatically and rapidly shrink deadly skin cancer tumors, researchers report.

Article Date: 9.23.2009
Heat Therapy Fights Soft-Tissue Tumors
Tumors in soft tissues such as muscle, fat, and nerves around the joints are much less likely to come back if they are heated at the time patients receive chemotherapy, a study shows.

Article Date: 9.23.2009
Women Over 35 Embrace Healthy Sexuality
A new online survey of 500 women aged 35 to 49 showed that 76% of women are interested in maintaining a healthy sex life and almost 50% say they initiate sex with their partner.

Article Date: 9.22.2009
Gene Therapy May Cure Color Blindness
New research suggests that gene therapy could one day give color-blind adults the ability to see in full color.

Article Date: 9.22.2009
Fertility Drug May Be New Hot Flash Treatment
Women suffering severe postmenopausal hot flashes get relief from daily injections of the fertility drug Cetrotide, a small Dutch study shows.

Article Date: 9.22.2009
Vaccine Aims to Block Bladder Infections
In early studies in mice, a nasal vaccine was found to prevent bladder and other urinary tract infections.

Article Date: 9.22.2009
Med Students Put Unprofessional Info Online
It is not uncommon for medical students to post unprofessional and even illegal information on social networking sites like Facebook and media-sharing sites like YouTube, a survey of medical schools shows.

Article Date: 9.22.2009
Hand Hygiene Habits Improve
Americans get a B- for their hand hygiene habits, up from a C- grade in 2008, a new survey shows.

Article Date: 9.22.2009
Surgery Improves Late-Stage Breast Cancer
Women whose breast cancer is diagnosed late, when it has already spread to other parts of the body, live about a year and a half longer if their breast tumor is surgically removed, researchers report.

Article Date: 9.22.2009
FDA Bans Flavored Cigarettes
Because they "lure kids into addiction," the FDA has banned cigarettes with herb, spice, candy, cola, and fruit flavors. Menthol cigarettes are exempt from the ban.

Article Date: 9.22.2009
Blood Tests May Detect Colon Cancer
Two new blood tests may help to make the diagnosis of colon and other gastrointestinal cancers simpler, cheaper, and less unpleasant.

Article Date: 9.21.2009
Combo Therapy May Reverse Paralysis
An early rat study suggests that severed nerve fibers don't need to re-grow in order for a paralyzed patient to walk again.

Article Date: 9.21.2009
HRT Is Linked to Deaths From Lung Cancer
Hormone replacement therapy may raise women's risk of dying from lung cancer, a study shows.

Article Date: 9.21.2009
Teen Drinking Tied to Bad Choices as Adult
Abuse alcohol when you're young and you'll make unwise decisions later on in life, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 9.21.2009
Too Much Time at Tanning Beds for Teens
Only about one in 10 tanning bed operators restrict teens’ access to indoor tanning beds to no more than three sessions during the first week of use as recommended by the FDA.

Article Date: 9.21.2009
Smoking Bans Reduce Heart Attacks
Smoking bans cut heart attacks, two separate studies show.

Article Date: 9.21.2009
Money Problems May Signal Alzheimer's
Money management problems among the elderly may be an early predictor of Alzheimer's disease.

Article Date: 9.21.2009
Kids Need 2 Swine Flu Shots
Kids under age 10 will need two doses of the H1N1 swine flu vaccine given three weeks apart, data from clinical trials show.

Article Date: 9.18.2009
2 Easiest Ways to Catch Swine Flu
Aside from having someone cough on your face, the easiest way to get the flu is to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands, a risk-analysis study suggests.

Article Date: 9.18.2009
Ultrasound Eyebrow Lift Device OK'd
The FDA has cleared a new ultrasound eyebrow lift device, called the Ulthera System, for use by doctors, according to the device's maker.

Article Date: 9.18.2009
First Doses of Swine Flu Vaccine Coming Soon
The first 3.4 million doses of swine flu vaccine -- all the FluMist nasal spray vaccine -- will ship in early October. Some flu shots may be ready by then, too, with more on the way.

Article Date: 9.18.2009
Heart Risk Factors Cut Life Span by 10 Years
A 50-year-old smoker who has a history of high blood pressure and high cholesterol can expect to die a decade earlier than someone of the same age with none of these heart disease risk factors, a study shows.

Article Date: 9.17.2009
37% of U.S. Teens Got HPV Vaccine
37% of U.S. teen girls got at least 1 shot of Gardasil, a vaccine against sexually transmitted cancer- and wart-causing HPV viruses. But only 18% have finished the 3-shot series.

Article Date: 9.17.2009
No Health Insurance, Higher Death Risk
In a new study, researchers estimate that 45,000 deaths per year in the U.S. are associated with not having health insurance.

Article Date: 9.17.2009
Kids Have Strokes More Often Than Thought
Strokes in children are rare -- about 2.4 per 100,000 kids per year in the U.S. -- but that's two to four times more often than previous estimates, new data show.

Article Date: 9.16.2009
Best Swine Flu Face Mask: N95 Respirator
Ordinary disposable surgical masks do not protect health care workers from swine flu, but N95 respirator masks offer significant protection against cold and flu virsues, a study shows.

Article Date: 9.16.2009
New Drug Targets C. diff Infection
Researchers are developing a novel antibiotic that they hope can help turn the tide in the epidemic of the nasty bug Clostridium difficile, or C. diff.

Article Date: 9.16.2009
Nicotine Patch 'Turns On' Itchy Feeling
Researchers have discovered why nicotine patches leave you with the urge to scratch. Their finding could lead to better therapies to help people stop smoking.

Article Date: 9.16.2009
Vigorous CPR Is Best for Cardiac Arrest
Vigorous cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with more chest compressions on people with sudden cardiac arrest can improve the survival rate, a new study shows.

Article Date: 9.16.2009
Heart Risk Factors on the Rise Again
The percentage of Americans without major heart disease risk factors rose during the 1980s and 1990s, but our health is declining again, a study shows.

Article Date: 9.16.2009
New Sign of Diabetes Risk
People with the lowest blood levels of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) have a tenfold higher risk of type 2 diabetes than those with high SHBG levels, a U.S. study shows.

Article Date: 9.15.2009
Patrick Swayze Dies of Pancreatic Cancer
Actor Patrick Swayze, 57, has died of pancreatic cancer.

Article Date: 9.15.2009
Swine Flu: How Long Are You Infectious?
Some swine flu patients are still infected with H1N1 virus that they can transmit to other people eight to 10 days after their symptoms strike, researchers say.

Article Date: 9.15.2009
Senators Want Research on Cell Phones, Cancer
Lawmakers say they will seek more federally funded research into the possible connection between cell phone use and cancer.

Article Date: 9.15.2009
Survival Improves for Prostate Cancer
Older men with early prostate cancer are far more likely to survive their disease without surgery or radiation today than they were just a few decades ago, a new study shows.

Article Date: 9.15.2009
New Clues to Risks From Celiac Disease
Patients with a less severe form of celiac disease may be at a higher risk of death than those with a more severe form of the disease, a study shows.

Article Date: 9.15.2009
Nasal Spray May Kill Cold Virus
Oxymetazoline, a compound found in many over-the-counter nasal decongestant sprays, may help kill the virus that causes the common cold, researchers report.

Article Date: 9.15.2009
Swine Flu Vaccines Get FDA Nod
The FDA has approved four swine flu vaccines, which will make up 96% of the 195 million doses the U.S. has purchased. Vaccinations will start by mid-October.

Article Date: 9.15.2009
New Blood Pressure Drug Darusentan Shows Promise
The experimental drug darusentan lowered blood pressure in patients with treatment-resistant hypertension.

Article Date: 9.15.2009
Health Care Costs Rise Again for Workers, Firms
The cost of job-based health insurance continued to take a bigger bite from workers and employers this year, rising 5% for family coverage.

Article Date: 9.14.2009
Beaches May Be Safe Harbor for MRSA
MRSA has been found on public beaches in Washington state, and beaches in other states may harbor the superbug, too.

Article Date: 9.14.2009
Chlorinated Pools May Raise Allergy Risk
Children with allergic sensitivities (atopy) who have spent more time in chlorinated pools have a higher risk of asthma and nasal allergies, a study shows.

Article Date: 9.14.2009
Diabetes Drug Fights Breast Cancer
The diabetes drug metformin kills breast cancer stem cells and vastly improves chemotherapy in mice with human breast cancers. A clinical trial is planned.

Article Date: 9.14.2009
Study Questions Heart Device for Women
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) may not reduce deaths in women with heart failure, according to a new research review.

Article Date: 9.14.2009
IV Drug Fights Flu as Well as Tamiflu
One IV treatment of the investigational flu drug peramivir works as well as five days of Tamiflu pills, suggests a large study that pitted one drug against the other.

Article Date: 9.14.2009
Bacteria May Lurk on Your Showerhead
Showerheads in your home may harbor potentially infectious bacteria and may also enrich their growth, according to a new study.

Article Date: 9.11.2009
'Devil's Dung' Plant May Fight Swine Flu
A plant commonly called "devil's dung" for its foul smell may have flu-fighting properties.

Article Date: 9.11.2009
Nasal Allergies May Dim Sex Life
Having nasal allergies may dim people's sex lives, researchers report.

Article Date: 9.11.2009
Migraines Reduce Workplace Productivity
Whether sufferers stay at home or go to work, migraines are a major, largely unrecognized, cause of lost workplace productivity, new research suggests.

Article Date: 9.11.2009
STD Linked to Prostate Cancer
Infection with a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) may make men more vulnerable to the most deadly form of prostate cancer, new research suggests.

Article Date: 9.11.2009
Swine Flu Shot Gives Fast Protection
Adults will be protected from swine flu 8 to 10 days after getting a single shot of the H1N1 swine flu vaccine, U.S. trials show. Results of child studies will come in 2 weeks.

Article Date: 9.11.2009
FDA OKs New Ovarian Cancer Blood Test Called OVA1
The FDA today approved a blood test called OVA1 to help detect ovarian cancer in a pelvic mass that is already known to require surgery.

Article Date: 9.10.2009
Obama's Health Plan: The Debate Goes On
Experts react to President Obama's speech on health reform before a joint session of Congress.

Article Date: 9.10.2009
Day Care Doesn't Protect Against Asthma
Infants and toddlers who attend day care are no less likely to develop asthma symptoms later in childhood than those who don't, new research shows.

Article Date: 9.10.2009
Give Kids First Shot at Swine Flu Vaccine?
An all-out vaccination program that targets children first could mitigate the impact of an expected H1N1 swine flu pandemic this fall, new research indicates.

Article Date: 9.10.2009
More Americans Have No Health Insurance
The number of Americans without health insurance rose slightly to 46.3 million in 2008.

Article Date: 9.10.2009
1 Swine Flu Shot Enough?
One swine flu shot may be all adults need for immunity against the pandemic H1N1 swine flu virus.

Article Date: 9.9.2009
Advanced Gum Disease May Raise Cancer Risk
A new study suggests a common form of gum disease may significantly raise the risk of head and neck cancer.

Article Date: 9.9.2009
Report Stirs Debate on Cell Phone Safety
Recent scientific studies linking cell phone use with health effects such as brain cancer are showing increasing evidence of harm, according to a report by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a public health advocacy group based in Washington, D.C.

Article Date: 9.9.2009
Businesses Wary of Severe Swine Flu
A new survey shows that most U.S. businesses are concerned that swine flu will have a negative effect on business if cases are widespread and severe this fall and winter.

Article Date: 9.9.2009
Home-Cooked Meals Put on the Backburner
Job stress and irregular working hours are recipes for more fast food, less time at the dinner table, and more skipped meals, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 9.9.2009
FDA Panel OKs HPV Vaccine Gardasil for Boys
An FDA advisory committee today voted to recommend approving the vaccine Gardasil for males ages 9 to 26 to prevent genital warts.

Article Date: 9.8.2009
Virus Linked to Prostate Cancer
A virus may be responsible for some prostate cancers and hold clues to the cause of the deadly disease, according to a new study.

Article Date: 9.8.2009
HPV Vaccine Gardasil for Boys?
An FDA advisory committee will meet Wednesday to consider whether to recommend approving the vaccine Gardasil for males ages 9 to 26.

Article Date: 9.8.2009
FDA Considers New HPV Vaccine Cervarix
An FDA advisory panel is set to discuss a second HPV vaccine called Cervarix to help prevent cervical cancer.

Article Date: 9.8.2009
ADHD Tied to Brain's Reward Pathway
A problem in the brain's reward center may be behind symptoms like inattention associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a study shows.

Article Date: 9.8.2009
Swine Flu Breaks Out Across U.S.
Outbreaks on college campuses are warning signs of swine flu hotspots as fast-spreading H1N1 swine gives an early jump start to the fall flu season.

Article Date: 9.8.2009
Second Breast Cancer: 3 Lifestyle Risks
Being obese, drinking seven or more alcoholic beverages per week, and smoking may make a second breast cancer more likely, a new study shows.

Article Date: 9.6.2009
New Alzheimer's Gene Targets Found
British and French researchers have found three more genes that make Alzheimer's disease more likely when certain mutations are present.

Article Date: 9.4.2009
Eat Late, Put on Weight?
A new study shows that eating at the "wrong" time of day can lead to more than twice as much weight gain, even when the overall calories consumed are the same as those eaten at appropriate times.

Article Date: 9.4.2009
Too-Thin Thighs Unhealthy?
Having thighs thinner than 23.6 inches around, measured at the top of the thigh, may signal risk of death or heart disease, a Danish study shows.

Article Date: 9.3.2009
Lifestyle Changes Cut Breast Cancer Risk
More than 70,000 breast cancer cases a year in the U.S., or 40% of all cases, could be prevented with lifestyle measures like maintaining a healthy weight, eating well, exercising, and limiting alcohol consumption, a new analysis shows.

Article Date: 9.3.2009
New Details on Swine Flu Deaths in Kids
CDC: A third of the 36 kids who died of H1N1 swine flu by last August had no underlying medical condition, but most developed bacterial co-infections while ill.

Article Date: 9.3.2009
CDC Issues Swine Flu Day Care Advice
To slow swine flu, day-care and preschool centers should do daily health checks and extra cleaning while telling parents to keep sick kids home, the CDC says.

Article Date: 9.2.2009
Workplace Bullying Linked to Sleep Problems
Sleep disturbances are more likely in those who are bullied or observe bullying at work.

Article Date: 9.2.2009
That's a Binge Belly, Not a Beer Belly
That's not a beer belly -- it's a binge belly. Drinking a lot of beer, booze, or wine once a month makes your belly bigger than drinking a little every day, a large European study finds.

Article Date: 9.2.2009
Hedgehog Drug Helps Late-Stage Cancers
People with advanced skin and brain cancers -- untreatable by current methods -- improve after treatment with a new oral drug called a hedgehog inhibitor.

Article Date: 9.1.2009
Alcohol a Motivator for Exercise?
People who toss back an alcoholic beverage on a regular basis may be more likely than teetotalers to exercise -- and the more they drink, the more likely they are to work out, a new study shows.

Article Date: 9.1.2009
Breast Cancer: Women Often Choose Mastectomy
A survey of women making decisions about breast cancer treatment shows that family, friends, and surgeons affect those decisions.

Article Date: 9.1.2009
LUNA No Help For Pelvic Pain
The LUNA procedure -- minimally invasive surgery to cut pelvic nerves -- gives women no relief from any type of pelvic pain, a large U.K. trial finds.

Article Date: 8.31.2009
Study: Heartburn Drugs OK With Plavix?
Heart patients who take the anti-clotting drug Plavix may safely take an acid-reducing proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drug, an analysis of two previously reported studies suggests.

Article Date: 8.31.2009
A Few Whiffs of Smoke May Harm Your Heart
Exposure to even a small amount of smoke – whether it's from your own cigarette or someone else's -- greatly increases your risk of dying from heart disease.

Article Date: 8.31.2009
PSA Test: More Harm Than Good?
Study: The PSA prostate screening test does more harm than good for the "vast majority" of men. For each death averted, 50 men may suffer needless treatment.

Article Date: 8.31.2009
Statins May Perform Better as a Solo Act
Statins may do their best work at lowering cholesterol levels alone, according to a new review of research on the popular drugs.

Article Date: 8.31.2009
Mediterranean Diet Helps Control Diabetes
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet may help people with type 2 diabetes keep their disease under control without drugs better than following a typical low-fat diet.

Article Date: 8.28.2009
Kudzu May Help Ease Metabolic Syndrome
Kudzu root extract may have potential for curbing symptoms of metabolic syndrome, according to kudzu supplement study done on rats.

Article Date: 8.28.2009
IBS Relief From Soluble Fiber
Over half of irritable bowel syndrome patients in a clinical trial said psyllium, a soluble fiber, relieved their abdominal pain or discomfort. Bran did not help.

Article Date: 8.28.2009
Propofol Plus Sedative Killed Michael Jackson
Acute intoxication with the anesthetic propofol, coupled with the effect of the sedative drug Ativan, killed pop star Michael Jackson on June 25, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office has announced.

Article Date: 8.28.2009
Stroke: Surgery Safer than Angioplasty?
Surgery is safer and slightly more effective than balloon angioplasty for preventing strokes, new research shows.

Article Date: 8.27.2009
Ankle Test Tells Heart Risk After TIA, Stroke
After a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke, people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) have a fourfold higher risk of bad outcomes. An ankle test detects asymptomatic PAD.

Article Date: 8.27.2009
Brain Can Cope With Emotions of Psoriasis
New research suggests that the brains of some psoriasis patients may adapt to cope with the body image and self-esteem issues that can accompany the skin disorder.

Article Date: 8.27.2009
Early COPD Treatment Slows Disease
Spiriva, begun early in the course of COPD, slows loss of lung function, decreases disease exacerbations, and likely extends survival, a large clinical trial shows.

Article Date: 8.26.2009
Sen. Edward Kennedy Dies of Brain Cancer
Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy died late last night at his home in Hyannis Port, Mass., of brain cancer at age 77.

Article Date: 8.26.2009
Won't Take That Lying Down? Here's Why
A person's body position may affect how the brain responds to insults, a study shows.

Article Date: 8.26.2009
Are You Driving Your Teen to Alcohol, Drugs?
Teens who witness their parents tie one on are more likely to get drunk than teens who never see their parents imbibe, according to a new survey results released Wednesday at a news conference in Washington, D.C.

Article Date: 8.26.2009
Stopping Swine Flu Up to You
Until Thanksgiving, at the earliest, it's going to be up to you to try not to catch the flu. And if you do catch the flu, it's going to be up to you to try not to infect anyone else.

Article Date: 8.26.2009
Too Much Radiation From Medical Imaging?
As many as 4 million adults in the U.S. under the age of 65 are being exposed to high, potentially cancer-causing levels of radiation from medical imaging tests of unproven value, according to a new government-funded study.

Article Date: 8.25.2009
Tamoxifen: Risk of Rare Second Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer patients who take the drug tamoxifen for five or more years may be at increased risk of developing a rare but aggressive breast cancer in their opposite breast, but tamoxifen use shouldn't change, researchers report.

Article Date: 8.25.2009
Gender and Career: Is Testosterone a Factor?
Testosterone levels in women may affect their choice of career, according to a study.

Article Date: 8.25.2009
90,000 Swine Flu Deaths? Possible, Not Likely
Could H1N1 swine flu kill 90,000 Americans this winter and hospitalize 1.8 million? Yes -- but not likely, CDC officials say.

Article Date: 8.25.2009
Swine Flu Vaccine: Will It Catch On?
Less than half of health care workers surveyed in Hong Kong intend to get vaccinated against swine flu because of uncertainties about its effectiveness and possible side effects, a new study indicates.

Article Date: 8.25.2009
7 Clues to Ovarian Cancer
Seven symptoms often reported to doctors are associated with ovarian cancer, according to a new study from the U.K., dispelling the idea that the deadly cancer is a ''silent killer'' with few clues until the advanced stages.

Article Date: 8.25.2009
Prostate Cancer Therapy: Risky for Heart Patients?
Prostate cancer patients with established heart disease have an increased risk of dying when they receive hormone therapy prior to radiation, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 8.24.2009
Infant Car Seats May Lower Oxygen Levels
Leaving young infants in car seats for extended periods of time may result in low oxygen levels and put them at risk for breathing problems, according to a new study.

Article Date: 8.24.2009
Marital Status Affects Cancer Survival
Adults who are told they have cancer while going through a separation from their spouse do not live as long as patients who receive the diagnosis while unmarried.

Article Date: 8.24.2009
ADHD Drug Abuse Rising Among Teens
The abuse of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs by teenagers is growing, according to a new study.

Article Date: 8.24.2009
American Heart Association Recommends Limiting Added Sugars
The American Heart Association has released new recommendations on limiting intake of added sugars.

Article Date: 8.24.2009
Propofol Linked to Michael Jackson's Death
''Lethal levels" of the anesthetic propofol (Diprivan) killed Michael Jackson, according to news reports, which cited information from a search warrant affidavit unsealed in Houston.

Article Date: 8.24.2009
HPV Infections Linked to Penile Cancer
Preventing sexually transmitted HPV infections may reduce a man's risk of developing cancer of the penis, a study suggests.

Article Date: 8.21.2009
Special Bacteria May Curb Bowel Diseases
Genetically engineered gut bacteria, plus a drink containing a sugar called xylan, may curb colitis, British researchers report, citing early tests on mice.

Article Date: 8.21.2009
Are Antidepressants Safe During Pregnancy?
Women who take antidepressants face a difficult choice when they become pregnant, and for many the risks vs. benefits of continuing treatment are not clear, a new report shows.

Article Date: 8.21.2009
Cigarette Smoke Dulls Taste
Cigarette smoking not only causes cancer and cardiovascular disease, it also dulls taste, making food less palatable, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 8.21.2009
New Swine Flu Guidelines for Colleges, Work
The CDC has updated its guidelines for colleges, universities, and businesses on how to deal with swine flu this fall and winter.

Article Date: 8.21.2009
Swine Flu Vaccine Looks Safe So Far
No safety issues have come up yet in clinical trials of the swine flu vaccine, health officials announced today.

Article Date: 8.20.2009
Lost? Why You Walk in Circles
When lost, people tend to walk in circles if they have no landmarks to guide them, German researchers report.

Article Date: 8.20.2009
IBS: What It's Like
People with IBS suffer pain and greatly reduced quality of life -- but what hurts most is when family, friends, and doctors don't think their suffering is legitimate.

Article Date: 8.20.2009
Adults Playing Video Games: Health Risks?
Adults who play video games may be increasing their risk for health problems, a new study shows.

Article Date: 8.20.2009
Good Jokes Cure Bad Moods
After a rough day at the office or a nasty interchange with a rude store clerk, a great joke can often quickly lift us out of a bad mood.

Article Date: 8.20.2009
H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Delayed
There will be 45 million H1N1 swine flu vaccine doses ready by Oct. 15 and 40 million more by November -- about half that originally predicted.

Article Date: 8.19.2009
Antibiotic Prescriptions Dip for Kids
Prescriptions of certain antibiotics are becoming rarer, especially for young kids with respiratory tract infections, new research shows.

Article Date: 8.19.2009
Life Expectancy Still Heading Higher
Life expectancy reached a record high of 77.9 years in 2007, preliminary CDC data show.

Article Date: 8.19.2009
Depression Dulls Brain's Pleasure Sites
Depression may dim activity in brain regions tied to reward and pleasure, Canadian researchers report.

Article Date: 8.19.2009
Femara vs. Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer
The aromatase inhibitor Femara may equal the drug tamoxifen for women with estrogen-sensitive breast cancer, a new study shows.

Article Date: 8.18.2009
Popcorn, Cereal Pack Antioxidant Punch
Whole grains pack a powerful antioxidant punch along with their well-known fiber muscle, according to a new study.

Article Date: 8.18.2009
Heart Attack Survival Rates Rise
Americans aged 65 and older are becoming more likely to survive the first month after heart attack hospitalization, new research shows.

Article Date: 8.18.2009
Is HPV Vaccine Benefit Exaggerated?
Critics say medical groups helped Merck oversell Gardasil as a cancer vaccine, but other experts call the HPV vaccine a "revolutionary advance" in cervical cancer prevention.

Article Date: 8.18.2009
Palliative Cancer Care Lifts Spirits
Palliative care may boost mood and quality of life for people with advanced cancer, but it may not help them live longer, a new study shows.

Article Date: 8.17.2009
Older People Are Binge Drinkers, Too
Older people as well as aging baby boomers may be turning to booze and binge drinking, a new study says.

Article Date: 8.17.2009
How Short Kids Measure Up to Their Peers
A new study shows that short children are no more likely to be depressed, unpopular with their classmates, or have other social and emotional problems than their taller peers.

Article Date: 8.17.2009
Blood Pressure Drug May Help Treat MS
A drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure may also double as a multiple sclerosis treatment.

Article Date: 8.17.2009
Chinese Herb May Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Chinese herbal remedy may help ease symptoms in people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Article Date: 8.16.2009
New Toxins Found in Smokeless Tobacco
A single pinch of snuff may expose the user to the same amount of dangerous smoke-related chemicals found in the smoke of five cigarettes, according to a new study highlighting the harmful effects of smokeless tobacco.

Article Date: 8.15.2009
Behavioral Therapy for Pain and Insomnia
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia may help older people who suffer pain from osteoarthritis, a new study shows.

Article Date: 8.14.2009
DASH Diet May Prevent Kidney Stones
Following the DASH diet may cut down on kidney stones, as well as improving high blood pressure, researchers report.

Article Date: 8.13.2009
Obesity Is Biggest Health Problem for Kids
U.S. adults continue to rate obesity as the biggest health problem for children, according to a 2009 poll conducted by C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.

Article Date: 8.13.2009
Gene Cuts Need for Sleep
Researchers have found the first gene linked to sleep behavior. People with the rare gene are truly refreshed by only 6 hours' sleep -- and no naps -- each day.

Article Date: 8.13.2009
Cancer Death Rate Is Going Down in U.S.
Death rates from cancer have been decreasing in all age groups in recent years, but the steepest declines have been among younger people, a new study shows.

Article Date: 8.13.2009
Which Birth Control Pill Is Safest?
When it comes to the risk of blood clots, some oral contraceptive pills are safer than others, according to new studies by European researchers.

Article Date: 8.12.2009
Age of First-Time Moms Is Going Up
Women in the U.S. and other developed countries are waiting significantly longer before having their first children than new moms of a generation ago, shows a study by the CDC.

Article Date: 8.12.2009
Sleep Less, Get Diabetes
Sleeping too little for too long raises the risk of diabetes, a University of Chicago study suggests.

Article Date: 8.12.2009
Weight Lifting May Be OK After Breast Cancer
Weight lifting may be OK for breast cancer survivors with arm lymphedema, researchers report.

Article Date: 8.11.2009
Studies Positive on New Osteoporosis Drug Denosumab
Researchers report positive findings in studies of the experimental osteoporosis drug denosumab; FDA to consider the drug for approval.

Article Date: 8.11.2009
Aspirin May Help Treat Colon Cancer
Certain patients with colorectal cancer who begin regular aspirin use after the disease develops may greatly improve their odds of survival, a study shows.

Article Date: 8.11.2009
Mediterranean Diet Plus Exercise Cuts Alzheimer's Risk
New studies confirm that the Mediterranean diet lowers risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. A new finding: Exercise adds to this benefit.

Article Date: 8.10.2009
Early Ovarian Cancer: Saving Fertility?
For young women with early-stage ovarian cancer, keeping their uterus and at least part of one ovary may not worsen their survival rate, a new study shows.

Article Date: 8.10.2009
Flu Drugs: Limited Help for Kids?
Doctors rely on flu drugs Tamiflu and Relenza to prevent severe illness in at-risk kids -- but there's little evidence to show they do more than shorten the time kids are sick.

Article Date: 8.10.2009
4 Healthy Habits That Cut Disease Risk
A study shows people who follow four healthy habits cut their risk of getting deadly chronic diseases by 78%.

Article Date: 8.10.2009
Pessimism, Cynicism Can Hurt Your Heart
New research shows that how you see the world can affect your heart, with optimists having less heart disease than pessimists.

Article Date: 8.10.2009
Breastfeeding May Cut Breast Cancer Risk
Women with a family history of breast cancer who have ever breastfed reduce their risk of getting premenopausal breast cancer by nearly 60%, according to a new study.

Article Date: 8.7.2009
Electronic Reminders Keep Hearts Healthy
Electronic reminders can help heart patients stay healthy and on their medications even though they are no longer being closely monitored, new research shows.

Article Date: 8.7.2009
CDC: Keep Schools Open if Swine Flu Hits
New guidelines from CDC urge schools to try to stay open if swine flu hits. Schools should take steps to cut flu spread, and plan to reduce impact if closing becomes necessary.

Article Date: 8.7.2009
Why Willpower Often Fails
People who rely on sheer willpower to help them lose weight, stop smoking, or beat other addictions more often than not end up giving in to temptation, and now new research may help explain why.

Article Date: 8.6.2009
Why Women Choose Preventive Mastectomy
Researchers in England study why women at high risk of breast cancer choose to get prophylactic mastectomy for breast cancer.

Article Date: 8.6.2009
Teens Taking Opioids to Relax, Get High
American teens are using prescription opioids — such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet and codeine — without a doctor's orders at an alarmingly high rate.

Article Date: 8.6.2009
Stress Raises Belly Fat, Heart Risks
Monkeys fed an American diet get fat -- but those under chronic stress get much more belly fat, blocked arteries, and other heart disease risk factors.

Article Date: 8.6.2009
Biologic Drug for Early RA?
People with early rheumatoid arthritis who don't get enough relief with methotrexate may be helped by an anti-TNF biologic drug, a Swedish study shows.

Article Date: 8.6.2009
Living in U.S. Raises Cancer Risk for Hispanics
The risk of cancer for Hispanics increases by 40% when they move to the U.S., according to a new study.

Article Date: 8.5.2009
Mental Stimulation From Puzzles, Games May Delay Memory Loss
A recent study finds that increased participation in activities that stimulate the brain may delay onset of dementia-related memory decline in older seniors.

Article Date: 8.5.2009
Ladies' Night Out: Diet Wrecker?
Women who eat with a group of other women tend to consume more calories than women who eat with a man, a study shows.

Article Date: 8.5.2009
Spinal Fracture: Cement No Better Than Sham
A popular treatment for painful spinal compression fractures works no better than sham therapy in patients with osteoporosis, according to two new studies published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Article Date: 8.4.2009
Screen Time Boosts Kids' Blood Pressure
Too much “screen time,” whether it's watching TV, using a computer, or playing a video game, may hike the blood pressure of young children, a new study shows.

Article Date: 8.4.2009
High Cholesterol Linked to Alzheimer's
Adults with even moderately elevated cholesterol in their early to mid-40s appear to have an increased risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias decades later, a new study shows.

Article Date: 8.4.2009
9/11 Still Wreaking Havoc on Health
The terrorist attack that leveled the twin towers of the World Trade Center is still causing new cases of asthma and posttraumatic stress, a new study says.

Article Date: 8.3.2009
7 in 10 U.S. Kids Have Low Vitamin D
Seven out of 10 U.S. kids have too-low vitamin D levels, putting them at risk of heart disease, rickets, and weak bones.

Article Date: 8.3.2009
P.E. Class Sending More Kids to the E.R.
The number of students who end up in emergency rooms because of physical education class injuries has increased significantly since the late 1990s, according a new study.

Article Date: 8.3.2009
Antidepressant Use Nearly Doubles
Antidepressant use has nearly doubled in the U.S., according to a new study.

Article Date: 8.3.2009
Daily Omega-3s Recommended for Heart
Researchers say the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids to heart health are clear and merit taking action to prevent unnecessary deaths due to heart disease.

Article Date: 8.3.2009
Livalo, a New Statin, Gets FDA Nod
The FDA has approved Livalo (generic name: pitavastatin), a new cholesterol-lowering statin drug. Livalo already is sold in Japan, Korea, and Thailand.

Article Date: 7.31.2009
Americans Warming to Psychiatric Drugs
A new survey shows Americans are adopting more favorable attitudes toward psychiatric drugs used to treat depression and anxiety.

Article Date: 7.31.2009
Forehead Lift Cures Migraine Patients
New research confirms that plastic surgery can eliminate migraines in some patients.

Article Date: 7.31.2009
Tamiflu, Relenza Safely Prevent Flu Illness
Tamiflu and Relenza safely prevent flu in adults -- but experts were surprised to find no data on the drugs' safety or efficacy when used to prevent flu in kids.

Article Date: 7.30.2009
Lupus Drugs Dull Flu Shots
Immunity-suppressing lupus drugs dampen the effects of flu vaccines. Use of these drugs at the time of vaccination may leave lupus patients vulnerable to flu, a Dutch study warns.

Article Date: 7.30.2009
Black Tea May Lower Blood Sugar
Black tea -- more than green or oolong tea -- contains a substance that mimics the type 2 diabetes drugs Precose and Glyset.

Article Date: 7.30.2009
Organic Foods: Not More Nutritious?
Organically grown food is no more nutritious than conventionally grown food when it comes to the amount of certain important nutrients, according to a new review of published studies.

Article Date: 7.30.2009
Americans Spend $34 Billion on Alternative Medicine
Americans spent $34 billion on complementary and alternative medicines in a single year, a newly released report shows.

Article Date: 7.29.2009
Pregnancy Raises Swine Flu Death Risk
CDC: Healthy pregnant women are at high risk of hospitalization and death from H1N1 swine flu. Tamiflu or Relenza is recommended for pregnant women with flu symptoms.

Article Date: 7.29.2009
Blue Dye in M&Ms Helps Spinal Cord Injuries?
A compound that's similar to the blue food dye in Gatorade and M&Ms may hold promise for people with spinal cord injuries, new research says.

Article Date: 7.29.2009
Low Risks From Weight Loss Surgery
Dying or having serious complications in the month after weight loss surgery is rare, a new study shows.

Article Date: 7.29.2009
HPV Linked to Throat Cancer Survival
A new study that helps explain why blacks are far more likely to die of head and neck cancer than whites should change the way patients are evaluated and treated, experts say.

Article Date: 7.29.2009
Oral Sex Cause of Throat Cancer Rise
Changing sexual practices have led to a dramatic rise in throat cancer in the United States over the past two decades, and experts say they fear an epidemic of the disease.

Article Date: 7.29.2009
Pregnant Women First to Get Swine Flu Vaccine
Pregnant women and people living with infants would be the first Americans to get the swine flu vaccine. Next would come 6-month-olds to 4-year-olds, first responders, and high-risk kids.

Article Date: 7.28.2009
Public Help Sought on Swine Flu Vaccine Decision
This August, at 10 sites across the nation, the CDC will hold day-long meetings with a cross section of the public to see what people think about H1N1 swine flu vaccination.

Article Date: 7.28.2009
Freshman 15: College Weight Gain Is Real
One in four college students gain about 10 pounds in their first semester, according to a study in Nutrition Journal.

Article Date: 7.28.2009
Divorce Has Lasting Toll on Health
Divorce and the death of a spouse frequently have long-term negative consequences for health, even in people who remarry, new research shows.

Article Date: 7.28.2009
Antipsychotics Risky for Elderly With Diabetes
Drugs to treat dementia symptoms may be risky for older people with diabetes, says a study in Archives of Internal Medicine.

Article Date: 7.28.2009
FDA: Mercury Fillings Not Harmful
The mercury used in dental amalgam fillings is not at a level high enough to cause harm in patients, according to the FDA.

Article Date: 7.28.2009
WHO: Tanning Beds Cause Cancer
The World Health Organization has moved UV tanning beds to its highest cancer risk category -- "carcinogenic to humans."

Article Date: 7.27.2009
GI Problems and Autism: No Link Found
A new study from Mayo Clinic has found no apparent overall link between GI disorders and autism, although the researcher did find some individual GI problems are more common in children with autism.

Article Date: 7.27.2009
Obesity Costs U.S. $147 Billion a Year
Obesity costs the U.S. health care system up to $147 billion a year: An extra $1,429 per year for each obese person. Most of these costs come from obesity-related diseases.

Article Date: 7.27.2009
Heart Failure Different in Women
Women develop heart failure as much as men, but they tend to get it later in life, a new review of the research shows.

Article Date: 7.24.2009
Floral Scent Soothes Stress
Sniffing a floral compound found in common foods and flowers affects stress-related body changes in rats, says a study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

Article Date: 7.24.2009
Rock Climbing Lands More People in ER
As rock climbing gets more popular, emergency room doctors are seeing an increase in injuries from the sport.

Article Date: 7.24.2009
U.S. Adults Dying of Preventable Diseases
Diseases easily preventable by adult vaccines kill more Americans each year than car wrecks, breast cancer, or AIDS.

Article Date: 7.24.2009
New Estimate on Swine Flu in U.S.
A CDC flu expert estimates that without a flu vaccine, current trends suggest 12% to 24% of Americans might get swine flu this fall and winter.

Article Date: 7.23.2009
Mice Made From Mouse Skin Cells
Chinese scientists report the birth of mice derived from mouse skin cells that were reprogrammed to act like embryonic stem cells.

Article Date: 7.23.2009
Obesity Holds Steady for Poor Preschoolers
One in seven low-income, preschool-aged children in the U.S. is obese, government figures reveal, but experts express optimism that the pediatric obesity epidemic may be stabilizing.

Article Date: 7.23.2009
Denny's Sued Over Salty Food
The nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is suing the national restaurant chain Denny's for having too much sodium in its food.

Article Date: 7.23.2009
Swine Flu Vaccine by October, Say Makers
Vaccine makers told an FDA panel of experts that they're moving ahead with rushed plans to produce a swine flu vaccine and could have doses ready to distribute to the public by mid-October.

Article Date: 7.23.2009
New Hope for Fixing Broken Hearts
It has long been thought that damage to the heart is irreversible, but new research is challenging that assumption.

Article Date: 7.22.2009
World Population Grows Older, but at a Cost
The number of people 65 and older is exploding around the world, and these elderly folks will outnumber children under 5 for the first time ever within the next decade, says a new report.

Article Date: 7.22.2009
Stress May Cause Asthma in Kids
Children living in high-stress homes may be more at risk for asthma associated with environmental triggers like traffic-related air pollution and exposure to cigarette smoke, new research shows.

Article Date: 7.22.2009
FDA: E-Cigarettes Bad, but Not Banned
FDA tests of two electronic cigarette products find they are "illegal." The FDA issued a warning not to use e-cigarette products, but has not -- yet -- banned their sale.

Article Date: 7.22.2009
Active Kids Fall Asleep Faster
A new study shows that active children fall asleep faster than edentary kids.

Article Date: 7.22.2009
Fat Bad for Bowel
Eating too much red meat and fried foods high in an omega-6 fatty acid called linoleic acid may raise the risk of ulcerative colitis.

Article Date: 7.21.2009
Male Circumcision Improves Sex for Women
Women whose male sexual partners were circumcised report an improvement in their sex life, a survey shows.

Article Date: 7.21.2009
Healthy Lifestyle Halves Heart Failure Risk
Men who follow a healthy lifestyle may cut their risk of heart failure in half.

Article Date: 7.21.2009
6 Lifestyle Steps to Cut Hypertension Risk
Following a healthy lifestyle could lower women's risk of high blood pressure by as much as 80%, a study shows.

Article Date: 7.21.2009
Who's at High Risk From Swine Flu?
Swine flu is riskiest for pregnant women, kids under age 5, people over 65, and anyone with asthma, lung disease, sickle-cell disease, diabetes, or many chronic conditions.

Article Date: 7.20.2009
10 OSP Physician Practices Receive BCBSM PCMH Recognition!
OSP Practices contribute to the implementation of a program that gives patients an active role in their health care.

Article Date: 7.20.2009
Swine Flu Vaccine: When?
Will swine flu vaccine arrive in time? WebMD looks at the deadlines for making crucial decisions -- and the key milestones on the road to a pandemic vaccine.

Article Date: 7.20.2009
Cut Hypertension Drugs With Low-Salt Diet
Lowering daily salt intake may reduce the need to prescribe additional medications to control high blood pressure, according to a new study.

Article Date: 7.20.2009
Tonsillectomy Helps Children Breathe, Sleep
A simple surgery to remove the tonsils and adenoid glands may help children with sleep-disordered breathing sleep and even behave better.

Article Date: 7.20.2009
Beastie Boy Adam Yauch Has Salivary Gland Cancer
Beastie Boy Adam "MCA" Yauch has cancer of the salivary gland with spread to a local lymph node, Yauch said in a homemade video. The rare cancer is usually curable.

Article Date: 7.20.2009
Daily Glass of Orange Juice Is Heart Smart
An antioxidant in orange juice, called hesperidin, improves blood vessel function and helps lower one’s risk of heart disease, researchers report.

Article Date: 7.20.2009
Curcumin May Prevent Clogged Arteries
Curcumin, the compound that gives curry spice powder its yellowish color, may protect arteries from fatty buildup, new research in mice shows.

Article Date: 7.17.2009
Most Americans Expect Serious Outbreak of Swine Flu
A majority of Americans believe there will be a serious outbreak of H1N1 swine flu this fall or winter, according to a new survey.

Article Date: 7.17.2009
Swine Flu Vaccine Fast Track
Pandemic swine flu vaccine should be fast-tracked, with vaccinations starting in mid-September, according to a recommendation by the National Biodefense Safety Board.

Article Date: 7.17.2009
Strenuous Exercise Linked to Memory Loss
In a new study, women who regularly engaged in exercises like running, swimming laps, or calisthenics for decades experienced a significant decline in memory, recall, and other brain skills.

Article Date: 7.17.2009
FAQ: Making Sense of Health Care Reform
WebMD helps readers understand the basics of the health care reform proposals and bills being discussed by lawmakers.

Article Date: 7.17.2009
New Rankings of the Best U.S. Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report releases its latest rankings of the best U.S. hospitals.

Article Date: 7.16.2009
Naproxen May Help Prevent Alzheimer's
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like naproxen may help prevent Alzheimer's disease.

Article Date: 7.16.2009
Circumcising Men With HIV Won't Protect Women
Circumcision doesn't keep men with HIV from infecting their female partners with the AIDS virus. But it does halve men's odds of getting HIV in the first place.

Article Date: 7.15.2009
Spouse Has Dementia? You're at Risk, Too
A first-of-its-kind study suggests that spouses of people with dementia are at substantially increased risk of developing dementia themselves.

Article Date: 7.15.2009
Pesticides May Raise Alzheimer's Risk
Exposure to pesticides may have long-term effects on the nervous system, increasing the risk of Alzheimer's disease in late life, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 7.15.2009
Study: Colonoscopy Trumps 'PillCam'
A tiny video pill camera called "PillCam" can detect abnormal growths in the colon or rectum, but not as well as colonoscopy, a new study shows.

Article Date: 7.15.2009
Scientists Find New Gene Clues About Brain Cancers Called Gliomas
Scientists have identified a network of up to 31 genes linked to brain tumors called gliomas, including one that may be a target for new treatments.

Article Date: 7.15.2009
Alzheimer's Gene Test: No Harm?
Study: Adults with a parent who has Alzheimer's disease don't seem to suffer psychological harm from learning they carry a gene that increases risk of late-onset Alzheimer's.

Article Date: 7.15.2009
Will Swine Flu Symptoms Keep You at Home?
Staying home when you've got swine flu symptoms is important, but is it realistic? Experts weigh in.

Article Date: 7.14.2009
Statin Drugs May Cut Dementia Risk
Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs taken by millions to help prevent heart attacks and strokes may also protect against the development of dementia, a study shows.

Article Date: 7.14.2009
Safer Tubs Needed for Fewer Bath Injuries
Many children are injured each year in bath time slips and falls -- accidents that could be avoided with higher product safety standards for bathtubs and showers, researchers say.

Article Date: 7.14.2009
New Alzheimer's Disease Gene Identified
A newly identified gene may help predict who will develop Alzheimer's disease and the approximate age at which symptoms of the disorder will begin to appear.

Article Date: 7.14.2009
DASH Diet Combats Mental Decline
The low-fat, high-fiber diet recommended for lowering blood pressure may help to prevent memory loss and sharpen mental skills.

Article Date: 7.14.2009
Mammogram Reminders Can Be a Lifesaver
Mammogram reminders, when given in a step-wise fashion that starts with mailings and ends if necessary with personal telephone calls, do boost the number of women who get their routine mammograms on schedule, according to a new study.

Article Date: 7.14.2009
U.S. Homes Losing Battle of the Germs
Your home is loaded with disease-causing germs, including some that migrate from bathrooms, a new study shows.

Article Date: 7.14.2009
Hormone Therapy Raises Ovarian Cancer Risk
Women who are on hormone therapy or who have used it in the recent past are at higher risk of ovarian cancer than women who have never been on hormone therapy, a new study shows.

Article Date: 7.13.2009
Go Ahead and Curse! It May Ease Your Pain
Cursing may be a way for people to lessen their perception of pain, a study shows.

Article Date: 7.13.2009
Fish Oil Supplements Boost Memory
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements may help to boost memory in healthy aging adults.

Article Date: 7.13.2009
Moderate Drinking May Cut Dementia Risk
A drink or two a day may help to protect older people from developing dementia, a study shows.

Article Date: 7.13.2009
Condoms Help Cut Risk of Genital Herpes
Condom use reduces, but does not eliminate, the risk of contracting genital herpes, according to a new review of research.

Article Date: 7.13.2009
New Implantable Lens Corrects Nearsightedness
A new type of implantable and interchangeable contact lens may offer an alternative to glasses for people with moderate to severe nearsightedness.

Article Date: 7.13.2009
Regina Benjamin Picked as Surgeon General
President Barack Obama has announced that he will nominate Regina Benjamin, MD, to be U.S. surgeon general.

Article Date: 7.13.2009
Exercise Cuts Decline in Mental Skills
In a new study, sedentary older people who began new exercise programs curbed their rate of cognitive decline, especially when it came to the ability to process complex information quickly.

Article Date: 7.10.2009
Drug Has Potential to Slow Aging
A drug first found in the soil of Easter Island in the South Pacific may hold the elusive key to slowing the aging process.

Article Date: 7.10.2009
Mixed Report on Well-being of U.S. Kids
A new government report on children's well-being shows progress in some areas and little change in others.

Article Date: 7.10.2009
Medtronic Recalls Insulin Infusion Sets
Medtronic Inc. is recalling Lot 8 of its Quick-set infusion sets (used with insulin pumps), which may not work properly and deliver risky insulin doses.

Article Date: 7.9.2009
Menstrual Periods: Clues to Ovarian Cancer
A woman's hormonal activity over her lifetime affects her risk of dying from ovarian cancer, according to a new study.

Article Date: 7.9.2009
Restricting Calories Thwarts Disease, Aging
Reducing calorie intake slows aging and significantly delays the onset of age-related problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and brain atrophy in monkeys, a new study says.

Article Date: 7.9.2009
Migraines Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Women who experience migraine headaches have a significantly lower risk of getting breast cancer than do those who don't suffer the headaches, according to a new study.

Article Date: 7.9.2009
Swine Flu Vaccination May Target Schools
Health officials are looking toward thousands of schools and day care centers to mount a possible mass vaccination program against the H1N1 swine flu this fall, government planners say.

Article Date: 7.8.2009
Does Race Affect Cancer Survival?
Black women have a lower incidence of breast cancer than white women, but once diagnosed they are more likely to die of the disease. Now two new studies add to the debate about the roles access to care and biology play in this disparity.

Article Date: 7.8.2009
Acne Drug Accutane No Longer Sold
Citing "business reasons" -- declining sales and the cost of defending personal injury lawsuits -- Roche has stopped making Accutane. Generic versions are available.

Article Date: 7.8.2009
How Fat Is Your State?
Adult obesity is growing or at least holding steady across the U.S., new CDC obesity statistics show.

Article Date: 7.8.2009
Life's Stress May Lead to Weight Gain
A new study shows that stress on the job or stress at home can cause heavier people to gain more weight.

Article Date: 7.8.2009
Strength Training Is Good for Seniors
Progressive resistance training can help older people in daily activities, such as climbing stairs and fixing dinner, a study shows.

Article Date: 7.8.2009
COPD May Contribute to Mental Decline
A new study shows that severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with greater cognitive impairment, or impaired mental skills, in older adults.

Article Date: 7.7.2009
Study Links a Protein With Diabetes Risk
Higher levels of a protein made by fat cells is linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.

Article Date: 7.7.2009
Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu in U.S.?
A teenage girl traveling from San Francisco was found to be carrying Tamiflu-resistant swine flu after triggering a temperature-monitoring device in the Hong Kong airport.

Article Date: 7.6.2009
Caffeine May Fight Alzheimer's Disease Memory Loss
Caffeine may reverse some of the early memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Article Date: 7.6.2009
Sweetener May Prevent Cavities in Toddlers
An oral syrup containing a naturally occurring sweetener called xylitol can prevent cavities in toddlers, according to a new study.

Article Date: 7.6.2009
Vegetable Protein Lowers Blood Pressure
An amino acid known as glutamic acid, which is found in greater amounts in vegetable protein, is associated with lower blood pressure.

Article Date: 7.6.2009
Muscle Damage From Statins May Evade Blood Test
Patients taking statins who have normal CPK blood tests may still experience statin-related muscle injury, new research suggests.)

Article Date: 7.2.2009
Stopping PPI Drugs Causes Acid Reflux Symptoms
Healthy people who take acid-blocking proton pump inhibitors for just a few months experienced reflux-related symptoms when they stopped taking them.

Article Date: 7.2.2009
How Safe and Effective Are Sunscreens?
Sunscreens are improving but are still inadequate, says the Environmental Working Group (EWG).

Article Date: 7.2.2009
Lantus Insulin: Link to Cancer Shaky
Experts say patients should not worry about shaky data suggesting a possible slight cancer risk in people with type 2 diabetes who take Lantus, a long-acting insulin.

Article Date: 7.1.2009
FDA May Restrict Acetaminophen
The FDA should put new restrictions on the common painkiller acetaminophen, an advisory committee recommended Tuesday, saying the move would protect people from potential toxicity that can cause liver failure and even death.

Article Date: 7.1.2009
Cholesterol OK? Statins Still Help Heart
Millions of people without established heart disease could benefit from cholesterol-lowering statin therapy even if they don't have high cholesterol, a new analysis suggests.

Article Date: 7.1.2009
Genetic Pattern Found in Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
A vast number of common gene variants come together in a perfect storm to increase risk of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, new studies reveal.

Article Date: 7.1.2009
Baby Born After Ovarian Transplant
French doctors report that a woman who banked her ovarian tissue before sickle cell anemia treatment had a baby girl after getting her ovarian tissue transplanted back into her.

Article Date: 7.1.2009
Celiac Disease Cases Are on the Rise
Celiac disease -- the digestive disorder treated by banning wheat and other grains containing gluten from the diet -- is four times more common in the U.S. today than it was 50 years ago, a study shows.

Article Date: 7.1.2009
Fattest State Weighs Its Options
It's official, again. For the fifth year in a row, Mississippi is still the nation's heaviest state -- ground zero for obesity in the U.S.

Article Date: 6.30.2009
Rheumatoid Arthritis: New Treatment Target
Scientists have found a potential new target for rheumatoid arthritis treatment: an immune system compound called tenascin-C.

Article Date: 6.30.2009
Daily Sex May Help Men's Fertility
Men with a history of fertility problems may curb DNA-damaged sperm by ejaculating for seven days in a row, a new study shows.

Article Date: 6.30.2009
CRP Test May Not Predict Heart Disease
CRP, a marker of inflammation in the body, does not cause heart disease, and CRP measures don't help much in predicting heart disease, new studies show.

Article Date: 6.30.2009
Who Marries and When
Only 17% of American women haven’t married by age 35, compared to 25% of men, new research indicates.

Article Date: 6.29.2009
New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug in the Works
An experimental drug called masitinib may ease rheumatoid arthritis symptoms in people who aren't helped by other drugs, a new study shows.

Article Date: 6.29.2009
White-Coat Hypertension Not Benign
White coat hypertension and masked hypertension are both clinically meaningful predictors of sustained high blood pressure, new research finds.

Article Date: 6.29.2009
Teen Fatalism Linked to Risky Behavior
New research challenges the widely held belief that teens underestimate the dangers associated with risky behaviors because they think they are invincible.

Article Date: 6.27.2009
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Article Date: 6.26.2009
Young, HIV-Positive, and Unaware
About 50,000 adolescents and young adults between 13 and 24-years-of-age were living with the virus that causes AIDS in 2006, but nearly half of them didn’t know they were HIV infected, the CDC says.

Article Date: 6.26.2009
New Clues on How Hypnosis Works
University of Geneva researchers say they found in a series of experiments using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) that brain activity is different under hypnosis.

Article Date: 6.26.2009
Fatty Diet Linked to Pancreatic Cancer
New research shows that people who eat a high-fat diet may be more likely to develop pancreatic cancer, especially if their dietary fat comes from animal foods such as meat and dairy products.

Article Date: 6.26.2009
Swine Flu Vaccine: The Race is On
The U.S. is racing to make huge supplies of swine flu vaccine -- and trying to figure out how who needs it most -- even as the pandemic sweeps the globe.

Article Date: 6.25.2009
Study: Overweight People Live Longer
There is more evidence that people who are overweight tend to survive longer than people who are underweight, normal weight or obese.

Article Date: 6.25.2009
Farrah Fawcett Dies of Anal Cancer
Former "Charlie's Angel" Farrah Fawcett has died after a long struggle with anal cancer.

Article Date: 6.25.2009
EPA: Pollution Cancer Risk Is Falling
Thirty-six out of 1 million U.S. residents will develop cancer due to breathing toxic air pollution, according to estimates by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Article Date: 6.25.2009
1 Million Swine Flu Cases in U.S.
Over 1 million Americans have had swine flu, the CDC estimates. Half those cases have been in New York City.

Article Date: 6.25.2009
Study: Alcohol Tied to Nearly 1 in 25 Deaths
Approximately 4% of global deaths may be linked to alcohol, according to a new study.

Article Date: 6.25.2009
Michael Jackson's Reported Cardiac Arrest
Pop star Michael Jackson, 50, has reportedly been taken to UCLA Medical Center after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Article Date: 6.24.2009
Weight Loss Surgery May Defeat Diabetes
Weight loss surgery can improve or even resolve type 2 diabetes in the long term, according to two new studies.

Article Date: 6.24.2009
Do Bone Tests Help Monitor Osteoporosis?
Bone mineral density testing is not helpful and may even be misleading during osteoporosis treatment with bisphosphonates, new research finds.

Article Date: 6.24.2009
Steve Jobs' Liver Transplant Confirmed
Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute in Memphis has confirmed that Steve Jobs, Apple's chief executive officer, got a liver transplant there recently.

Article Date: 6.24.2009
Help for High-Risk Heart Attacks
atients who have a heart attack and receive clot-busting drugs do better if they are transferred as soon as possible to a hospital that can perform angioplasty, a procedure to open blocked arteries, according to a new study.

Article Date: 6.24.2009
Experimental Pill Fights Inherited Cancer
For the second time this month, researchers report success using a novel type of anti-cancer pill to curb the growth of inherited tumors that often defy standard treatment.

Article Date: 6.23.2009
Schizophrenia Linked to Early Death
The mortality rate among schizophrenics is four times higher than in the general population, with suicide being the number one cause of death followed by cancer.

Article Date: 6.23.2009
Marijuana Smoke Linked to Cancer
Smoking pot causes cell damage that could make a person more likely to develop cancer, researchers report.

Article Date: 6.23.2009
Migraines, Brain Lesions: New Links Seen
Women who experience migraine headaches with aura may be more likely to develop brain lesions when they are older, according to a new study.

Article Date: 6.23.2009
Youthful Obesity Linked to Pancreatic Cancer
Teens and young adults who are overweight or obese may be more likely to develop pancreatic cancer later in life, a new study shows.

Article Date: 6.23.2009
Bariatric Surgery Cuts Women's Cancer Risk
Bariatric surgery cuts cancer risk by a "very strong" 42% in obese women -- but not in obese men, a 10-year Swedish study finds.

Article Date: 6.23.2009
Mediterranean Diet May Boost Longevity
Certain aspects of the Mediterranean diet -- such as high consumption of vegetables and olive oil, low consumption of meat, and moderate consumption of alcohol -- are linked to longevity, a study shows.

Article Date: 6.22.2009
Vinegar May Aid in Fat Loss
Ordinary household vinegar -- used to make oil-and-vinegar salad dressings or pickles -- appears to turn on genes that help fight fat, researchers in Japan report.

Article Date: 6.22.2009
Solitude Speeds Effects of Aging
Social activity keeps motor skills sharp among the elderly, Archives of Internal Medicine.

Article Date: 6.22.2009
Patients Not Always Told of Lab Test Results
Paperwork, harried staffs and unwieldy bureaucracy too often prevent patients from hearing about results of laboratory tests, posing potential dangers to consumer health and possible legal troubles for physicians, new research indicates.

Article Date: 6.22.2009
Steve Jobs' Reported Liver Transplant
The Wall Street Journal reports that Steve Jobs, Apple's chief executive officer, got a liver transplant in Tennessee about two months ago.

Article Date: 6.19.2009
Why Buy Bottled Water? It's Convenient
Despite tough economic times, people are still shelling out money for bottled water. Why? The primary motivator is convenience, not perceived health benefits, according to a study conducted in the United Kingdom.

Article Date: 6.19.2009
New Therapy May Fight Prostate Cancer
Mayo Clinic researchers say an experimental treatment may have cured two patients whose prostate cancers were so advanced they had been considered inoperable.

Article Date: 6.18.2009
Calcium Pills May Not Slow Weight Gain
Taking calcium supplements may not prevent weight gain in overweight or obese people, a new study shows.

Article Date: 6.18.2009
How Old Are You Inside? Blood Test May Tell
Researchers have created a blood test to check people's "molecular age."

Article Date: 6.18.2009
'Best of the Best' Children's Hospitals
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia gets the best rating in the U.S. News & World Report's ranking of top U.S. children's hospitals.

Article Date: 6.18.2009
Group Takes Aim at Prostate Cancer Claims
A consumers group complained to regulators and threatened a lawsuit Thursday over what it calls a drug company’s misleading claims that two of its multivitamins reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

Article Date: 6.18.2009
Summer Gives No Relief From Swine Flu
About 7% of the population in areas highly affected by H1N1 swine flu is reporting influenza-like symptoms, a spokesperson for the CDC said during a news briefing.

Article Date: 6.18.2009
New Rankings for Children's Hospitals
U.S. News and World Report has released its rankings for the top U.S. children's hospitals.

Article Date: 6.17.2009
Road Rage: Where Your City Ranks
The fourth annual "In the Driver's Seat Road Rage Survey" ranks the Big Apple as the city with the rudest drivers.

Article Date: 6.17.2009
Red Yeast Rice May Lower Cholesterol
Red yeast rice supplements may help lower LDL cholesterol levels, a study shows.

Article Date: 6.16.2009
Gender Gap in Stroke Symptoms?
Women may be more likely than men to have "nontraditional" stroke symptoms, especially disorientation, confusion, or loss of consciousness, according to a new study.

Article Date: 6.16.2009
Blood Pressure Too High? Get a Wallet Card
A new study shows educating people with high blood pressure about their condition and giving them attainable goals can help them lower their blood pressure without expensive interventions.

Article Date: 6.16.2009
Depression Gene? Maybe Not
Significant stress certainly increases your risk for depression, but a gene likely has nothing to do with it, a study shows.

Article Date: 6.16.2009
Genes Affect Blood Pressure Risk
Genes may help explain why some people are more or less susceptible to the negative effects of drinking, smoking, or lack of exercise on their blood pressure.

Article Date: 6.16.2009
Virtual Colonoscopy: Who Should Get It?
Virtual colonoscopy may be an acceptable screening alternative to traditional colonoscopy for some, but not all, patients with a higher-than-normal risk for colorectal cancer, new research suggests.

Article Date: 6.15.2009
Skip Breakfast, Get Fat
A new study shows that skipping breakfast tricks the brain into thinking you find high-calorie foods more appealing.

Article Date: 6.15.2009
ADHD Drugs: Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Higher?
Children and teens who take stimulant ADHD drugs may be at higher than normal risk for sudden cardiac death, but the events are still very rare.

Article Date: 6.15.2009
Chemo Drug Cream Efudex May Fade Wrinkles
The chemotherapy drug fluorouracil, used in a skin cream, may have potential for fading wrinkles.

Article Date: 6.15.2009
Psoriasis May Raise Cardiovascular Risks
People with psoriasis may need to pay close attention to their cardiovascular risks, a new study shows.

Article Date: 6.15.2009
Toxic Shock Syndrome From Sinus Infection?
Sinus infections in children can sometimes lead to toxic shock syndrome, according to a new study.

Article Date: 6.12.2009
Treating Gum Disease May Help Rheumatoid Arthritis
Treating severe gum disease may alleviate some of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in people suffering from both conditions.

Article Date: 6.12.2009
Prostate Cancer: Who Needs Chemical Castration?
Men with locally advanced prostate cancer treated with radiation need 3 years -- not 6 months -- of difficult hormone therapy, a clinical trial shows.

Article Date: 6.12.2009
Congress Passes Tobacco Crackdown
Congress on Friday sent a bill to President Barack Obama slapping new regulations on the tobacco industry and curtailing how cigarettes can be manufactured, marketed, and sold.

Article Date: 6.11.2009
WHO Declares Swine Flu Pandemic
It's official: Swine flu is pandemic, the WHO today declared. But that means only that the new flu has gone global, not that it's more severe.

Article Date: 6.11.2009
CDC: Food-borne Illnesses Underreported
Most food-borne illnesses that sicken millions of people in the U.S. annually and kill thousands are preventable, and the toll could be reduced with better reporting and analysis by health officials, the CDC says.

Article Date: 6.11.2009
Debate Grows as Health Bills Get Closer
The debate over health reform is heating up in Washington, with lawmakers, interest groups, political parties, and the president all weighing in on how to cut costs and spread insurance to all Americans.

Article Date: 6.10.2009
Sound the Alarm: It’s Potty Time
A new potty training device, which rings when a child wets his or her diaper, significantly improved training results during a study conducted at Flemish day cares.

Article Date: 6.10.2009
Colorectal Cancer Rates Rising in Young Adults
Colorectal cancer rates are rising among people younger than 50, American Cancer Society researchers report.

Article Date: 6.10.2009
Look Out! Computers Have Unseen Risks
There's been a more than sevenfold increase in injuries from actions such as tripping over computer equipment since the machines became ubiquitous, a study shows.

Article Date: 6.10.2009
Colorectal Cancer Rates Up; Blame Obesity
Increasing Westernization is the likely culprit in dramatically increasing incidence rates of colorectal cancer around the world, a new study says.

Article Date: 6.10.2009
Parental Depression Affects 15 Million Kids
A new report estimates that 7.5 million U.S. parents are depressed, affecting at least 15 million children; report recommends family focus in treatment.

Article Date: 6.9.2009
Teaching the Mind to Treat Insomnia
Changing bad sleep habits and clearing the mind with meditation may offer drug-free alternatives to traditional insomnia treatments.

Article Date: 6.9.2009
How to Stay Sharp in Old Age
Want to stay mentally sharp well into old age? A new study has some advice for you: Exercise at least once a week, don’t smoke, and get a good education.

Article Date: 6.9.2009
Lipoprotein(a) Linked to Heart Attacks
Genetic testing confirms that high levels of a type of cholesterol known as lipoprotein(a) are associated with an increased risk for heart attacks, but the clinical implications of the finding are unclear.

Article Date: 6.9.2009
Insulin Changes Occur Years Before Diabetes
Evidence of insulin resistance and changes in blood sugar linked to type 2 diabetes can be measured more than a decade before the disease occurs, new research confirms.

Article Date: 6.9.2009
Many Cancer Patients Use Antioxidants
Many breast cancer patients are loading up on antioxidants, a study shows, even though there is limited research on the effect such dietary supplements have on cancer treatments.

Article Date: 6.9.2009
4 Factors That Increase Odds of Heart Failure
Smoking, high blood pressure, excess weight, and diabetes are major risk factors for increasing the size of the heart's left ventricle, a new study shows.

Article Date: 6.8.2009
Depression Raises Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Treating depression improves insulin resistance in patients at risk for type 2 diabetes, a new study shows.

Article Date: 6.8.2009
Gestational Diabetes: Link to Sugary Drinks?
Women who drink five or more sugar-sweetened colas per week may be more likely to get gestational diabetes if they get pregnant, a new study shows.

Article Date: 6.8.2009
Metformin Linked to B12 Deficiency
The popular diabetes drug metformin may contribute to vitamin B12 deficiency, according to a new study.

Article Date: 6.8.2009
Contrave: New Weight Loss Drug Advances
Contrave, an experimental weight loss drug that combines the antidepressant Wellbutrin with the addiction drug naltrexone, looks effective in late-stage studies.

Article Date: 6.8.2009
Breastfeeding Cuts Metabolic Syndrome
Women who breastfeed their babies may be less likely to develop metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors that makes heart disease and diabetes more likely, a study shows.

Article Date: 6.8.2009
High-Protein Diet Goes Vegetarian
Among vegetarian diets, a high-protein plan may trump a high-carb plan at improving cholesterol, a new study shows.

Article Date: 6.8.2009
Diabetes, Heart Disease: Drugs vs. Surgery
For people with diabetes and stable heart disease, drug therapy works just as well as immediate bypass surgery or angioplasty to open clogged arteries, a study suggests.

Article Date: 6.8.2009
Victoza for Diabetes: Better Than Byetta?
A new diabetes drug, to be called Victoza if approved, works better than Byetta with only one daily shot. It cuts blood sugar, lowers weight, and lowers blood pressure.

Article Date: 6.5.2009
Mood Literally Affects How We See World
We’ve all heard of rose-colored glasses. New research suggests that mood really may affect our vision.

Article Date: 6.5.2009
Bad Marriages Take a Toll on Kids
Kids earn better grades in school when they live with both biological parents — unless mom and dad fuss and fight a lot.

Article Date: 6.5.2009
Ear Wax, Body Odor: Breast Cancer Link?
A variation in a gene already associated with breast cancer risk is also linked with especially unpleasant underarm body odor and wet ear wax, according to a team of Japanese scientists.

Article Date: 6.5.2009
New Spin on Why Women Are Pickier in Love
Women tend to be more selective than men when choosing romantic partners. Though scientists have long chalked up women’s pickiness to evolution, new research says the explanation may be simpler. Men typically approach women first, and the act of approaching increases desire. The research has been published in Psychological Science.

Article Date: 6.5.2009
Avandia Study Spurs New Heart Risk Debate
A company-sponsored clinical trial shows that the diabetes drug Avandia causes no more heart deaths than standard treatment -- but critics say the study's flawed.

Article Date: 6.4.2009
How Common Is Tourette's Syndrome?
Tourette's syndrome afflicts three out of every 1,000 children between 6 and 17 in the United States, the CDC says.

Article Date: 6.4.2009
Who Influences Kids' Eating Habits?
The widely held belief that kids learn eating habits from their parents may not be true, according to new research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Health.

Article Date: 6.4.2009
Wearing Contact Lenses Past Their Prime
A new survey shows that 40% of contact lens wearers don’t replace their lenses in keeping with the makers' recommendations.

Article Date: 6.4.2009
Quality Performance Reports
OSP comprehensive quality performance reports now available on-line!

Article Date: 6.4.2009
Chinese Herb May Treat Autoimmune Diseases
A drug derived from an herb used in Chinese medicine for 2,000 years is the first to target specific cells overactive in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and other autoimmune diseases.

Article Date: 6.4.2009
Tai Chi May Ease Arthritis Pain
Practicing the traditional Chinese martial art tai chi may reduce arthritis pain and disability, according to a new research review.

Article Date: 6.4.2009
Recession Means Free Rx Drugs for Some
Drugmakers are expanding programs that provide free drugs for newly unemployed people who have lost their health insurance.

Article Date: 6.3.2009
Botox, Wrinkle Fillers Not Hush-Hush
Getting Botox Cosmetic or hyaluronic acid wrinkle fillers isn't something most people keep secret from everyone, a new study shows.

Article Date: 6.3.2009
Uprooting Children Raises Their Suicide Risk
Job hopping may be financially necessary or rewarding for adults, but Danish researchers say changing residences can be emotionally stressful for children and may increase their suicide risk.

Article Date: 6.3.2009
TV Reduces Young Kids' Language Skills
Having a television on within earshot of an infant or young child may interfere with their language development by stifling parent-child interaction and conversation, a study shows.

Article Date: 6.3.2009
Hormones Raise Risk of Lung Cancer Death
The hormone replacement therapy taken by millions of women to relieve hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause may raise the risk of dying from lung cancer, researchers say.

Article Date: 6.3.2009
Diabetes Drug Makes Vaccines Work Better
The diabetes drug metformin improves the immune system's memory and can make vaccination more effective, mouse studies suggest.

Article Date: 6.3.2009
Abraxane Beats Standard Breast Cancer Treatment
For women with breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, the chemotherapy drug Abraxane works better, and with fewer side effects, than the standard drug treatment, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 6.2.2009
Sky-High Calories in Some Restaurant Meals
Restaurant meals are piling on fat, calories with unhealthy “Xtreme” offerings.

Article Date: 6.2.2009
Gene Test May Predict Prostate Cancer
A blood test that characterizes each prostate tumor by its unique genetic fingerprint may help to pinpoint which men actually have prostate cancer, researchers say.

Article Date: 6.2.2009
New Drug for Hard-to-Treat Breast Cancer
An experimental class of drugs may have potential for the treatment of two types of breast cancer that are notoriously difficult to treat.

Article Date: 6.2.2009
Coping Skills May Reduce Teen Depression
Teaching at-risk teens skills to help them identify negative thinking and better deal with their problems can reduce the incidence of depression, new research confirms.

Article Date: 6.2.2009
Pregnancy: No Weight Gain for Obese Women
Women who are obese when they become pregnant may not need to gain weight during pregnancy, a new study shows.

Article Date: 6.2.2009
WHO: World Closer to Swine Flu Pandemic
The world is "getting closer" to a full-scale flu pandemic, the WHO warns. The official declaration initially will rate the pandemic as moderate, not mild or severe.

Article Date: 6.2.2009
Pregnancy: No Weight Gain for Obese Women?
Women who are obese when they become pregnant may not need to gain weight during pregnancy, a new study shows.

Article Date: 6.2.2009
New Drugs for Hard-to-Treat Breast Cancer
An experimental class of drugs may have potential for the treatment of two types of breast cancer that are notoriously difficult to treat.

Article Date: 6.1.2009
Lung Cancer CT Scans Produce False Alarms
One in three people who undergo serial CT scans to spot lung cancer are given false-positive results that can lead to unnecessary -- and potentially harmful -- follow-up tests, government researchers report.

Article Date: 6.1.2009
Vaccine Fights Melanoma
For the first time, a vaccine that trains the immune system to seek out and attack cancer cells has been shown to shrink tumors in people with melanoma.

Article Date: 6.1.2009
Antidepressants and Tamoxifen May Not Mix
Some antidepressants may cause the breast cancer drug tamoxifen to lose effectiveness, a study shows.

Article Date: 6.1.2009
Are Antidepressant Warnings Causing Harm?
Federal warnings about potentially dangerous and even deadly side effects of antidepressant drugs may be doing more harm than good, new research suggests.

Article Date: 6.1.2009
Antidepressant Celexa No Help for Autism Behaviors
The antidepressant Celexa, often prescribed for children with autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to reduce repetitive behaviors, works no better than a placebo, according to a new study.

Article Date: 6.1.2009
Food Poisoning May Raise IBD Risk
Salmonella or campylobacter food poisoning raises the risk of long-term intestinal diseases -- collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease -- for at least 15 years.

Article Date: 6.1.2009
BP Drug Blocks Newly Found Breast Cancer Gene
Researchers at the University of Michigan have identified a gene that may be involved in as many as one in five of all breast cancers. This gene could be blocked by a currently available blood pressure drug.

Article Date: 6.1.2009
Hearing Aids Work, but Only if You Do
Hearing loss treatment is more than just buying a hearing aid. It means proper diagnosis, proper fitting, counseling -- and lots of practice, a Consumer Reports study says.

Article Date: 5.29.2009
Healthy Living Still Eludes Americans
Americans know what they need to do to ward off cardiovascular disease and live longer, but despite health recommendations, most still aren't making smart lifestyle choices, new research indicates.

Article Date: 5.29.2009
Environmental Toxins & Liver Disease: A Link?
Low-level exposures to environmental toxins may explain partially the increasing problem of liver disease in U.S. adults, according to a Kentucky researcher.

Article Date: 5.29.2009
FDA Approves Bacterial Conjunctivitis Drug Besivance
The FDA has approved a new antibacterial eyedrop called Besivance to treat bacterial conjunctivitis, which is commonly called "pinkeye."

Article Date: 5.28.2009
New Guidelines on How Much Weight to Gain During Pregnancy
The Institute of Medicine today issued new guidelines about how much weight to gain during pregnancy.

Article Date: 5.28.2009
24 Hours of Fat Burning From Exercise?
Moderate-intensity exercise does not usher in a 24-hour period of fat burning, contrary to a widely held belief, a study shows.

Article Date: 5.28.2009
Human Skin Alive With Germs
Normal human skin is alive with bacteria -- a hundred times more kinds of bacteria, in more places, than previously known, NIH researchers find.

Article Date: 5.28.2009
FDA Eyes Acetaminophen Liver Risk
The FDA is considering six ways to cut the risk of liver injury from the painkiller acetaminophen in over-the-counter and prescription products.

Article Date: 5.28.2009
Stroke Treatment Window Widens
The clot-busting stroke drug tPA should be given as soon as possible -- but a new AHA advisor says some patients may still benefit up to 4.5 hours after a stroke.

Article Date: 5.28.2009
Debate Grows on Aspirin for Heart Risk
Daily aspirin therapy is often recommended for otherwise healthy people who are at risk for heart attack or stroke, but a new analysis suggests that aspirin's risks may outweigh its benefits in this population.

Article Date: 5.28.2009
Human Skin Alive With Bacteria
Normal human skin is alive with bacteria -- a hundred times more kinds of bacteria, in more places, than previously known, NIH researchers find.

Article Date: 5.27.2009
Cancer Drug Erases Man's Fingerprints
A man was temporarily denied entry into the U.S. because a cancer drug he was taking had made his fingerprints disappear, according to a letter published in a medical journal.

Article Date: 5.27.2009
More Than 650,000 Cancer Deaths Avoided
More than 650,000 U.S. cancer deaths were avoided from the early 1990s through 2005, according to the American Cancer Society.

Article Date: 5.27.2009
New Treatment for Barrett's Esophagus
Radiofrequency ablation may provide relief from Barrett’s esophagus and reduce the risk of esophageal cancer, acoording to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Article Date: 5.27.2009
Type 1 Diabetes May Double in Young Kids
The incidence of type 1 diabetes among very young children will double from 2005 levels in a little over a decade if present trends continue, a new study shows.

Article Date: 5.26.2009
Unvaccinated Kids Getting Whooping Cough
Children whose parents refuse whooping cough vaccination are more likely to develop disease, says a study in Pediatrics.

Article Date: 5.26.2009
Gadgets Keep Teens Up at Night
A new study shows that many teens are not getting adequate sleep, and this deficiency is especially common among teens who use electronic devices at night, such as computers, cell phones, and televisions.

Article Date: 5.26.2009
Computer Is an Ally in Quit-Smoking Fight
Web- and computer-based smoking-cessation programs, including some that are interactive, seem to be effective, a study shows.

Article Date: 5.26.2009
Report Rates America's Fittest Cities
Washington, D.C. tops the American College of Sports Medicine's new list of America's fittest cities.

Article Date: 5.26.2009
Obese, Diabetic Youths Have Artery Plaque
Teens and young adults who are obese or have type 2 diabetes show early warning signs of heart disease, a new study shows.

Article Date: 5.26.2009
NFL Players Face Blood Pressure Hurdles
They pump iron and work out often to stay in tip-top shape, but professional football players still are surprisingly more likely to have high blood pressure than average healthy young men, a new study indicates.

Article Date: 5.26.2009
Acid Blockers Linked to Pneumonia Risk
An estimated 33,000 deaths a year from hospital-acquired pneumonia may result from the practice of routinely prescribing acid-suppressing drugs during hospitalization to patients who don't need them.

Article Date: 5.26.2009
CDC Prepares for Swine Flu Surge in Fall
As the U.S. swine flu epidemic eases a bit -- except in the Northeast -- the CDC is shifting its focus toward preparing for a surge of cases when flu season returns in the fall.

Article Date: 5.25.2009
Ears to Blame for Falls?
More than a third of older adults may unknowingly have an inner ear balance disorder that puts them at high risk of potentially disabling falls.

Article Date: 5.24.2009
Study Probes Avastin's Risk to Gut
A new report confirms a link between the cancer drug Avastin and a risk of developing potentially life-threatening holes (perforations) in the gastrointestinal tract.

Article Date: 5.22.2009
Best, Worst Countries for Life Expectancy
Life expectancy is best in Japan (83 years) and worst in the African nation of Sierra Leone (41 years), notes the World Health Organization.

Article Date: 5.22.2009
WHO Rethinks Swine Flu Pandemic Criteria
The World Health Organization today said it will reconsider its standards for deciding when to declare the H1N1 swine flu a pandemic.

Article Date: 5.21.2009
Comfrey Root Eases Back Pain
If you have acute back pain, there may be relief in the form of comfrey root, a plant long thought to have medicinal value.

Article Date: 5.21.2009
Vitamin D for Quicker Thinking?
Men 60 and older may think faster if they have adequate blood levels of vitamin D, according to a European study.

Article Date: 5.21.2009
FDA Wrapping Up Sunscreen Label Changes
After years of delay, the FDA is poised to finalize long-awaited sunscreen label changes designed to give consumers a better idea of the sun protection they’re getting.

Article Date: 5.21.2009
Natalie Cole Recovering After Kidney Transplant
Singer Natalie Cole is "resting comfortably" at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after undergoing a kidney transplant operation on May 18, according to Cole's web site.

Article Date: 5.21.2009
Recession Is Bad for Health
Americans are skipping doctor’s appointments and the gym, scrimping on drugs, delaying preventive care, and eating more unhealthy foods because of growing fears about the recession, according to two national surveys and health experts.

Article Date: 5.21.2009
Fenofibrate Cuts Amputation Risk in Diabetes
Treating type 2 diabetes patients with a cholesterol-lowering drug called fenofibrate cuts the risk of a first diabetes-related limb amputation by 36%, according to a new study.

Article Date: 5.20.2009
Want a Higher Salary? Get Brains, Beauty
Good looks may be important in helping people land jobs, but brains also gives folks more of a leg up in climbing the salary ladder, new research indicates.

Article Date: 5.20.2009
Down Syndrome Yields Key Cancer Clue
People with Down syndrome rarely get solid tumors -- and now researchers are learning why. The answers point to new cancer treatments.

Article Date: 5.20.2009
Physical Fitness Cuts Heart, Death Risk
People who are physically fit, as measured by a high level of cardiorespiratory fitness, are less likely to develop heart disease and less likely to die from any cause, a study shows.

Article Date: 5.20.2009
Swine Flu Less Severe for Over-50s?
People born before 1957 may be less susceptible than younger people to the H1N1 swine flu.

Article Date: 5.19.2009
Flomax Linked to Cataract Surgery Risks
Men who take the drug Flomax within 2 weeks of cataract surgery are at risk for serious eye-related complications.

Article Date: 5.19.2009
Bone Marrow Cells Improve Heart Function
Placing bone marrow cells directly into a heart that is lacking blood flow improves angina symptoms, heart function, and a patient's quality of life, a study shows.

Article Date: 5.19.2009
Deadly Medical Errors Still Plague U.S.
Little progress has been made to reduce deadly medical errors in the U.S. in the past decade, despite a call to action in 1999, according to a report by Consumers Union.

Article Date: 5.18.2009
Green Tea's EGCG Molecule Blocks HIV Infection
Semen enhances HIV infection -- but EGCG, an ingredient in green tea, blocks this action. Researchers say EGCG may speed development of an anti-HIV vaginal gel.

Article Date: 5.18.2009
Obese Heart Patients May Live Longer
Obesity is a leading cause of heart disease, but as a group, heart patients who are overweight or obese live longer than lean patients and respond better to treatment.

Article Date: 5.18.2009
Swine Flu in Japan May Trigger Pandemic
H1N1 swine flu is spreading in schools in Japan, putting the world on the cusp of an official worldwide flu pandemic.

Article Date: 5.16.2009
Lose Weight With a Good Night's Sleep?
A new study found a link between sleep and weight. Study participants who were so-called short sleepers (meaning they got less than six hours per night) tended to have on average a higher body mass index, or BMI, than long sleepers.

Article Date: 5.15.2009
Chewable Aspirin Is Best for the Heart
Chewable aspirin is absorbed faster and is more effective than regular aspirin, whether swallowed whole or chewed and then swallowed, a new study shows.

Article Date: 5.15.2009
CDC: 100,000+ in U.S. Have Flu, Half Have Swine Flu
A CDC expert says over 100,000 Americans likely have the flu as 22 states report widespread or regional flu activity. Meanwhile, an Arizona woman is the fourth U.S. swine flu fatality.

Article Date: 5.15.2009
Farrah Fawcett's Anal Cancer Treatment in Germany
Actress Farrah Fawcett's fight against anal cancer has included treatments in Germany that aren't approved in the U.S.

Article Date: 5.14.2009
Survey: Many Women Slip on Bone Health
Many postmenopausal women with osteoporosis are not on top of their disease management, according to results of a new national survey.

Article Date: 5.14.2009
Can 'Universal' Flu Drug Stop Swine Flu?
Just weeks after scientists said their new drug can prevent or cure any flu type, the H1N1 swine flu emerged -- a real-world test of whether the discovery lives up to its hype.

Article Date: 5.14.2009
Gene Test Predicts Return of Colon Cancer
A test that characterizes each tumor by its genetic signature may soon help some colon cancer patients decide whether to have chemotherapy after surgery or whether they can safely forgo additional treatment.

Article Date: 5.14.2009
Ginger May Root Out Nausea
Ginger may help relieve the nausea of chemotherapy in people with cancer.

Article Date: 5.14.2009
Kava for Anxiety: Is Short-Term Use Safe?
A water-soluble extract of the plant kava was found to be safe and highly effective for the short-term treatment of anxiety in a new study. But concerns about its long-term safety and the safety of other kava formulations remain.

Article Date: 5.13.2009
Unmarried Births Rise in U.S, Europe
About 40% of U.S. babies born in 2007 were born to unmarried women, up from 18% in 1980. In Iceland, 66% of 2007 babies were born out of wedlock.

Article Date: 5.13.2009
FDA Warns Cheerios on Health Claims
The FDA is warning General Mills about health claims on the Cheerios label, but General Mills says its science is strong.

Article Date: 5.13.2009
Drug Counters Scorpion Venom
A new study shows that a drug called Anascorp, which is available in Mexico but not approved in the U.S., may help children recover from severe scorpion stings.

Article Date: 5.13.2009
Americans Divided on Health Care Reform
Americans are evenly split on how to reform the U.S. health care system, according to a new poll.

Article Date: 5.13.2009
New Risk Index Helps Predict Alzheimer's
Scientists say they've devised a risk index that may help predict which people 65 and older are most likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.

Article Date: 5.13.2009
Report: Climate Change Threatens Health
A newly released report identifies climate change as the biggest global health threat of the 21st century.

Article Date: 5.12.2009
Can Vibration Plates Shake off Weight?
If used properly, vibration plate machines may help overweight or obese people trim their belly fat and achieve long-term weight loss.

Article Date: 5.12.2009
Aspirin's Benefits Unclear in PAD Patients
A new analysis raises more questions about the benefits of aspirin therapy in patients with peripheral artery disease -- a condition characterized by restricted blood flow to the arms and legs that is common among diabetic people.

Article Date: 5.12.2009
Overweight Heart Patient? Try Long Walks
Long-distance walking on a daily basis may burn off twice the weight and result in greater loss of fat mass than standard cardiac rehabilitation in overweight heart patients, researchers say.

Article Date: 5.12.2009
Diet, Fitness Coaches Help Cancer Survivors
Coaching and coaxing elderly cancer survivors about their need to exercise and eat healthy foods can significantly reduce their rate of physical decline, a new study indicates.

Article Date: 5.12.2009
Survey: Heart Disease Is Underdiagnosed
Despite guidelines recommending aggressive screening for risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol, far too many patients with heart disease are being diagnosed only after they develop symptoms, a new study shows.

Article Date: 5.11.2009
Genes Linked to High Blood Pressure
A group of genes may raise the risks associated with high blood pressure, such as heart attack and stroke.

Article Date: 5.11.2009
Obesity Epidemic: Overeating Alone to Blame
Blame the refrigerator rather than the gym for Americans’ ever-expanding waistlines. A new study shows that overeating alone can account for the obesity epidemic in America.

Article Date: 5.11.2009
Women More Stricken by Health Care Costs
Medical debt and lack of adequate health insurance are more common among women than men, according to a new report from the Commonwealth Fund.

Article Date: 5.11.2009
Mediterranean Diet May Boost Eye Health
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet rich in fish, nuts, and olive oil may help save your sight as well as your heart, studies show.

Article Date: 5.11.2009
Acupuncture May Ease Chronic Back Pain
The ancient technique of acupuncture helps relieve chronic back pain better than standard care such as medications or physical therapy, according to a new study.

Article Date: 5.11.2009
Do Antioxidants Curb an Exercise Benefit?
Taking antioxidant supplements -- specifically, vitamin C and vitamin E pills -- may dull one of the benefits of exercise, new research shows.

Article Date: 5.11.2009
Is It H1N1 Swine Flu, Doc?
The H1N1 swine flu has caused a surge in doctor visits for flu like symptoms -- and now some 40% of flu cases are infections with the new flu bug.

Article Date: 5.11.2009
Researchers See Recovery From Autism
One in 10 children diagnosed with autism or autism spectrum disorders may recover, says a researcher.

Article Date: 5.11.2009
Group: Too Much Salt in Restaurant Food
Restaurant chains are overloading their meals with salt, increasing millions of customers' risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke, according to a consumer watchdog group.

Article Date: 5.8.2009
Job Loss? Watch Your Health
Poorer health can follow after job loss, a new report shows.

Article Date: 5.8.2009
Walking Backward May Sharpen Thinking
Walking backward may sharpen thinking, a Dutch study shows.

Article Date: 5.8.2009
Mind Over Bladder May Lessen Leaks
The mind may offer a new path to better bladder control and a way to sidestep some of the embarrassing side effects of overactive bladder, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 5.8.2009
Costs Are High From Undiagnosed Diabetes
Millions of Americans who have diabetes don't even know they have the disease, but run up an estimated $18 billion bill in health care costs annually, a new study shows.

Article Date: 5.8.2009
Swine Flu: Learning From Past Pandemics
The last three flu pandemics have features in common with H1N1 swine flu -- and show that pandemics come in waves of differing severity in different places over two or more years.

Article Date: 5.8.2009
Low Folate May Be Linked to Allergies
Early research suggests that low folate levels may be linked to an increased risk for allergy and asthma, but more study is needed to confirm the association.

Article Date: 5.7.2009
Cancer: Minorities Report More Pain
Blacks, Hispanics, and other minorities with advanced cancer reported having more uncontrolled pain associated with their disease than non-Hispanic whites in a newly reported study.

Article Date: 5.7.2009
Tongue Exercises May Ease Sleep Apnea
Doing certain tongue and facial exercises for 30 minutes daily may ease the severity of obstructive sleep apnea, a Brazilian study shows.

Article Date: 5.7.2009
Lupus May Lessen Sense of Smell
People who suffer from lupus may be more likely than others in the population to have a diminished sense of smell, a new study indicates.

Article Date: 5.7.2009
Low Blood Pressure Risky for Heart Patients?
In patients with known cardiovascular disease, very low blood pressure may actually boost their risk of stroke and heart attack, according to a new -- and controversial -- report.

Article Date: 5.7.2009
Probiotics Cut Belly Fat After Pregnancy
New research suggests that probiotics -- widely viewed as "friendly" bacteria that improve digestion and gut health -- may help women keep belly fat under control after pregnancy.

Article Date: 5.7.2009
Treat Psoriasis at Home: Ultraviolet Lamps
Home treatment of the skin ailment psoriasis with ultraviolet light lamps is at least as safe and effective as conventional phototherapy at hospitals or clinics, according to new research.

Article Date: 5.7.2009
Swine Flu Spreads, Fall Flu Season Looms
H1N1 swine flu is spreading faster and wider in the U.S. That's worrisome -- but more and more, health officials are fretting about what might happen this fall.

Article Date: 5.6.2009
More Education, Better Health
Better health tends to go along with more education, a new report shows.

Article Date: 5.6.2009
FDA OKs Avastin for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer
The FDA has approved the drug Avastin to treat a type of brain cancer called glioblastoma that is progressing despite previous treatment with other therapies.

Article Date: 5.6.2009
Pump Away Shingles Pain?
A surgically implanted pump that delivers medication to the spinal fluid helps reduce the persistent pain that can linger in some patients after they recover from shingles, according to a new study.

Article Date: 5.6.2009
Drug-Coated Stents: High Marks for Safety
Heart patients treated with drug-coated stents to open clogged arteries are no more likely to die than patients treated with non-drug-coated stents, and they have a lower risk of having their arteries renarrow, two studies show.

Article Date: 5.6.2009
Surgeons Describe 1st U.S. Face Transplant
Surgeons are giving new details about the face transplant that has transformed the life of an Ohio woman who was injured by a shotgun blast.

Article Date: 5.6.2009
Testosterone Tested as Male Contraceptive
Monthly injections of a testosterone-based contraceptive were 99% effective for preventing partner pregnancy in what researchers say is the largest trial ever of a hormone-based male birth control approach.

Article Date: 5.6.2009
WHO Promises H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine for All
In the event of an H1N1 swine flu epidemic, the WHO says "at least" 1 billion to 2 billion doses of vaccine will be made available to all nations of the world.

Article Date: 5.5.2009
Texting While Driving Dangerous for Teens
Driving while text messaging or fiddling with an MP3 player is dangerous -- even more hazardous than talking on a cell phone, a new study shows.

Article Date: 5.5.2009
Disability Gender Gap for Seniors
A new study shows that women -- though likely to live longer than men -- are up to two and a half times more likely to suffer from disabilities than men as seniors.

Article Date: 5.5.2009
First American Swine Flu Death Reported
Despite the second death in the U.S., H1N1 swine flu has been milder than feared, even in Mexico, leading the CDC to advise schools to stay open even if some students come down with the new flu.

Article Date: 5.5.2009
Second U.S. Swine Flu Death Reported
Despite the second death in the U.S., H1N1 swine flu has been milder than feared, even in Mexico, leading the CDC to advise schools to stay open even if some students come down with the new flu.

Article Date: 5.4.2009
H1N1 Swine Flu Widespread in U.S.
The new H1N1 swine flu virus is circulating in "virtually all the U.S.," a CDC official says.

Article Date: 5.4.2009
Epstein-Barr Virus Linked to MS
Infection with Epstein-Barr virus appears to raise the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), Boston researchers report.

Article Date: 5.4.2009
H1N1 Swine Flu: No State Is Immune
The new H1N1 swine flu virus is circulating in "virtually all the U.S.," a CDC official says.

Article Date: 5.4.2009
Bullied Children Develop Psychotic Symptoms
A new study shows children who were consistently victimized by their peers at ages 8 or 10 were twice as likely to have psychotic symptoms by the time they hit adolescence.

Article Date: 5.4.2009
Easy Way to Ease Infant Immunization Pain
Changing the order in which a standard set of infant immunizations are given may be a simple way to minimize the pain and crying they cause.

Article Date: 5.4.2009
Trendy Baby Names Tend to Fade Fast
Baby names that surge to popularity are abandoned as fast as they come along, while those that are less trendy seem to have better staying power, a study shows.

Article Date: 5.1.2009
Putting Swine Flu in Perspective
Swine flu is big news, but are some people crossing the fine line between reasonable concern and unwarranted alarm?

Article Date: 5.1.2009
Biologics for Rheumatoid Arthritis: No Cure-all
Biologic therapies often prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis do help improve symptoms but don't eliminate them, according to a new study.

Article Date: 5.1.2009
Household Chemicals May Show Up in Blood
Up to 48 toxic chemicals commonly used in everyday consumer products have shown up in blood and urine sample testing of five prominent women environmental activists, according to a study by the Environmental Working Group.

Article Date: 4.30.2009
Gardasil Linked to Nerve Disorder
Girls and women who receive the Gardasil vaccine to prevent cervical cancer may be at increased risk of a rare but serious disorder of the nervous system in the first few weeks after getting their shots, researchers report.

Article Date: 4.30.2009
Swine Flu Sickens At Least 257 People
Swine flu has sickened at least 110 people in the U.S. and at least 257 people worldwide, new swine flu statistics show.

Article Date: 4.30.2009
Black Box Warning for Botox
The FDA announced today that it will require black box labeling on Botox and similar products warning of a rare, but potentially life threatening complication when the effects of the toxin spread far beyond the injection site.

Article Date: 4.30.2009
How Many People Will Have Cancer in 2030?
Cancer incidence among minorities in the United States will double over the next two decades, from about 330,000 cases today to about 660,000 cases by the year 2030, a new study projects.

Article Date: 4.30.2009
Swine Flu Vaccine at Least 6 Months Away
The CDC says a swine flu vaccine will take at least six months to make in large quantities.

Article Date: 4.30.2009
2 New Drugs May Fight Multiple Sclerosis
Two new oral drugs cut by about half the relapse rate in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Article Date: 4.29.2009
CDC Confirms First U.S. Swine Flu Death
The CDC today confirmed the first fatality from swine flu in the U.S. -- a 22-month-old Mexican child who died in Texas.

Article Date: 4.29.2009
Prostate Cancer Provenge Strong in Trial
Provenge, a novel, experimental treatment vaccine, improved the survival of men with advanced prostate cancer participating in the largest trial yet of the therapy.

Article Date: 4.29.2009
Swine Flu: At Least 91 Cases in U.S.
At least 91 people in 10 U.S. states have swine flu, and there has been one death of a swine flu patient in the U.S., according to the CDC.

Article Date: 4.29.2009
Swine Flu One Step Closer to Pandemic
Swine flu has pushed the World Health Organization to raise its pandemic alert level to phase 5, which means that a pandemic is imminent.

Article Date: 4.29.2009
New Research Backs Early HIV Therapy
Starting HIV treatment earlier greatly improves survival, a new study shows.

Article Date: 4.29.2009
Half a Glass of Wine for Longer Life
A little alcohol each day may be good for you, increasing your life span, and quaffing it down in a glass of wine -- make that half a glass -- may be the best way to get your daily dose, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 4.29.2009
Air Pollution High in California Cities
Areas in California remain some of the most polluted in the U.S., with air quality that is likely damaging the health of millions of people, according to a report by the American Lung Association.

Article Date: 4.29.2009
Brain Exercises May Delay Memory Loss
Engaging in activities that exercise the brain, like reading and even knitting, may delay or prevent memory loss, researchers report.

Article Date: 4.29.2009
Healthy Changes Can Prevent Diabetes
Nine out of 10 new type 2 diabetes cases in older adults could be prevented through healthy lifestyle changes, according to a new study.

Article Date: 4.28.2009
Swine Flu Found in More Countries
Swine flu has been confirmed in New Zealand and the U.K., and may also be present in Israel -- all in patients who had recently visited Mexico.

Article Date: 4.28.2009
Swine Flu and Travel: What Should You Do?
Has swine flu made you rethink your travel plans? Get expert advice on swine flu and travel.

Article Date: 4.28.2009
Gene Variants Hold New Clues to Autism
Researchers have identified new gene mutations -- also called gene variants -- that may boost the risk of autism spectrum disorders.

Article Date: 4.28.2009
High Doses of Vitamin D Cut MS Relapses
High doses of vitamin D dramatically cut the relapse rate in people with multiple sclerosis, a study shows.

Article Date: 4.27.2009
ADHD Medications Help Kids in School
Kids with ADHD usually struggle in the classroom, but new research offers support that medication can help them achieve in school.

Article Date: 4.27.2009
Swine Flu Cases Rising in U.S., World
The number of people sickened by swine flu is growing in the U.S., and new cases have been reported in Canada and Spain.

Article Date: 4.27.2009
Bleach Baths May Help Kids With Eczema
Soaking in a bath with diluted bleach may help treat children with eczema, a study shows.

Article Date: 4.27.2009
Panel: Avoid Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy
Women with epilepsy should avoid taking the drug valproate (Depakote) during pregnancy if possible, according to new guidelines developed by the American Academy of Neurology and the American Epilepsy Society.

Article Date: 4.27.2009
Swine Flu Pandemic Alert Level Raised
Swine flu has prompted the World Health Organization to heighten its pandemic alert level from phase 3 to phase 4.

Article Date: 4.27.2009
PSA Screening Guidelines Stir Debate
A new recommendation that men consider prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing a decade earlier than is now the norm is being widely criticized by some of the nation's top prostate cancer experts.

Article Date: 4.27.2009
Smoking Is Top Cause of Preventable Death
Smoking remains the top cause of preventable death in the U.S., followed closely by high blood pressure, a new study shows.

Article Date: 4.26.2009
Pomegranate Juice May Slow Prostate Cancer
Drinking 8 ounces per day of pomegranate juice may slow the progression of prostate cancer that hasn't spread, a new study shows.

Article Date: 4.26.2009
Penis Spray for Premature Ejaculation
An anesthetic spray used five minutes before sex helps men with premature ejaculation delay orgasm six times longer, according to a study by the spray manufacturer.

Article Date: 4.26.2009
Muscle Cells Cut Urinary Incontinence
Study patients whose stress urinary incontinence wasn't helped by standard treatments got relief when their own thigh-muscle cells were injected into their bladder sphincters.

Article Date: 4.26.2009
Swine Flu: U.S. Declares Public Health Emergency
At least 20 people in the U.S. have been sickened by swine flu, by the CDC's latest count.

Article Date: 4.25.2009
CDC: Swine Flu Outbreak "Serious"
Swine flu has killed at least 20 people in Mexico and sickened at least eight people in the U.S., and the CDC expects more U.S. cases as the hunt for swine flu intensifies.

Article Date: 4.24.2009
Mexico Swine Flu Epidemic Worries World
Mexico's deadly swine flu outbreak is caused by the same virus identified in the U.S., according to the CDC.

Article Date: 4.23.2009
Math + Chewing Gum = Better Grades?
Chewing sugarless gum during class and while doing homework may improve academic performance of adolescents, a new study says.

Article Date: 4.23.2009
Low Vitamin D Linked to Severe Asthma
Low levels of vitamin D may be linked to severity of asthma in children, according to a new study.

Article Date: 4.23.2009
Healthy Menu Items May Sabotage Your Diet
Researchers say healthy food choices on a menu may actually end up sabotaging your diet.

Article Date: 4.23.2009
Swine Flu Case Count Rising
CDC has identified 7 people who had swine flu, and expects to find more. All have recovered from what seems to be a new swine flu virus that spreads from person to person.

Article Date: 4.22.2009
Light or Dark Hair, Melanoma Still a Risk
New genetic research suggests that dark-haired people who do not sunburn easily may be at risk for potentially deadly skin cancer, too.

Article Date: 4.22.2009
U.S. Life Expectancy Rises to Record Level
U.S. life expectancy reached a record high in 2006, the CDC reports.

Article Date: 4.22.2009
Fatty Fish May Lower Heart Failure Risk
Eating moderate amounts of omega-3-rich fatty fish may help protect against heart failure, according to a newly published study from Boston’s Harvard Medical School and Sweden’s Karolinska Institute.

Article Date: 4.22.2009
New View in Debate on Breast Self-Exams
Women at high risk for breast cancer can benefit from performing regular breast self-exams, a study shows.

Article Date: 4.21.2009
Hysterectomy: Spare Ovaries, Boost Health?
Ovary removal during a hysterectomy is often done to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. But doing so also boosts the risk of heart disease and death long-term, according to a new study.

Article Date: 4.21.2009
Report: Nearly 5.6 Million Americans Paralyzed
Nearly 5.6 million people in the U.S. -- about 2% of the population -- are paralyzed, according to a new survey.

Article Date: 4.21.2009
Fresh Take on Fructose vs. Glucose
New research shows big differences in how the simple sugars fructose and glucose are metabolized by the body.

Article Date: 4.21.2009
Walnuts Fight Breast Cancer
Just two handfuls of walnuts a day may keep breast cancer away, a study in mice suggests

Article Date: 4.21.2009
Swine Flu FAQ
WebMD provides answers to your questions about swine flu.

Article Date: 4.21.2009
Is Your Child Addicted to Video Games?
Many children and teens who play video games may be as hooked on gaming as gamblers are to cards and the slots.

Article Date: 4.21.2009
Swine Flu Sickens 2 California Kids
Two San Diego area kids got a mysterious new swine flu virus -- apparently via person-to-person spread. Both are OK, but a massive contact-tracing effort is under way.

Article Date: 4.21.2009
Breastfeeding Cuts Moms' Heart Risk
Breastfeeding cuts a woman's risk of heart disease and diabetes long after her infant has grown up, new data strongly suggest.

Article Date: 4.21.2009
Wine May Protect Against Cancer
When it comes to cancer, a little wine may be a very good thing. But the news isn't as upbeat regarding barbecued steaks and green tea.

Article Date: 4.21.2009
Personalized Medicine vs. Advanced Cancer
A personalized approach to therapy is extending the lives of some people with advanced cancer who failed to benefit from standard drug treatments.

Article Date: 4.21.2009
Swine Flu - Swine Flu Symptoms - What is Swine Flu - Swine Flu Treatment
WebMD provides answers to your questions about swine flu.

Article Date: 4.21.2009
Swine Flu Symptoms - What Is Swine Flu - H1N1 Influenza A - Swine Flu Treatment
Swine flu frequently asked questions including "What is H1N1 swine flu?", "What are the symptoms of swine flu?" and "What are the treatments for swine flu?" - From WebMD

Article Date: 4.21.2009
Swine Flu Symptoms - What Is Swine Flu (H1N1 Influenza A) - Swine Flu Treatment
Swine flu frequently asked questions including "What is H1N1 swine flu?", "What are the symptoms of swine flu?" and "What are the treatments for swine flu?" - From WebMD

Article Date: 4.20.2009
Melanoma Detection: Waiting Is Risky for Men
Melanomas detected in older men by a doctor are more likely to be treatable, according to a new study. But many men may be waiting too long before seeing a doctor about suspicious moles.

Article Date: 4.20.2009
Psoriasis Linked to Hypertension, Diabetes
Women who have the chronic skin condition psoriasis appear to be at higher risk of getting diabetes and high blood pressure, a new study shows.

Article Date: 4.20.2009
Physicist Stephen Hawking Hospitalized
Physicist Stephen Hawking, the author of books including A Brief History of Time, is said to be seriously ill and hospitalized in Cambridge, England.

Article Date: 4.20.2009
Designer T Cells Fight Prostate Cancer
Using gene therapy, researchers have re-educated patients' own immune systems to attack prostate tumors in the body.

Article Date: 4.20.2009
Urine Test for Lung Cancer?
Researchers are a step closer to developing a simple urine test to identify smokers at high risk of developing lung cancer.

Article Date: 4.19.2009
Blueberries May Banish Belly Fat
A new study shows rats who ate a diet rich in blueberries lost abdominal fat -- the kind of fat linked to heart disease and diabetes -- as well as experienced other health benefits.

Article Date: 4.17.2009
Laughter Healthy for Diabetes Patients
Watching a funny video for 30 minutes per day could lower heart disease risk factors for high-risk diabetes patients, researchers report.

Article Date: 4.17.2009
Naltrexone May Ease Fibromyalgia Symptoms
An inexpensive drug called naltrexone may make a good treatment for fibromyalgia, report researchers at Stanford University.

Article Date: 4.17.2009
Exercise Prescription Coming Your Way?
When doctors prescribe exercise for sedentary adults, those patients boost their physical activity, a Spanish study shows.

Article Date: 4.17.2009
Very Low Blood Sugar Linked to Dementia
New research that suggests a link between dangerously low blood sugar and dementia in older patients with type 2 diabetes raises more questions about the strategy of aggressively treating diabetes patients to achieve tight glycemic control.

Article Date: 4.17.2009
EPA: Greenhouse Gasses Are Health Threat
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes declaring greenhouse gasses a threat to public health, setting the stage for a broad debate on climate change this summer in Washington.

Article Date: 4.16.2009
Weight Loss Surgery Helps Moderately Obese
Bariatric surgery has generally been reserved as a last-ditch way for severely obese people to help shed weight and avoid dangerous health problems, but researchers now find that it's also effective for the moderately obese.

Article Date: 4.16.2009
Super Strong Paint Kills Super Bugs
A new super-paint strong enough to kill superbugs that infect hospital patients and kill thousands of people annually has been invented by a team of South Dakota scientists, says a new report.

Article Date: 4.16.2009
Self-Affirmation Boosts Some Students' GPA
Self-affirmation exercises can have a significant and lasting impact on academic performance among minority children, a study says.

Article Date: 4.16.2009
Boredom Can Doom a Marriage
A new study shows that couples who report boredom at year seven of marriage are less likely to be satisfied with their marriages at year 16.

Article Date: 4.16.2009
Surgery Patients Unaware of Herbal Risk
Researchers say many surgery patients aren't aware that using herbal supplements before surgery can raise cardiovascular or bleeding risk.

Article Date: 4.15.2009
Sports Drinks May Give Brain a Workout
Energy drinks may boost the performance of exercisers by activating the brain, new research suggests.

Article Date: 4.15.2009
Statins May Lower Stroke Risk
People at high risk of stroke may lower their stroke risk by 18% by taking statins, which lower cholesterol, a new research review shows.

Article Date: 4.15.2009
Epilepsy Drug Linked to Babies' Lower IQ
A new study says the epilepsy drug valproate may lower the IQ of children born to women who take the drug while pregnant.

Article Date: 4.15.2009
White House Expects Health Reform in 2009
President Barack Obama's top advisor on health reform says she expects Congress to pass national health care legislation by the end of the summer, despite significant political obstacles.

Article Date: 4.14.2009
Frequent Mental Distress Rarest in Hawaii
Among U.S. adults, frequent mental distress is rarest in Hawaii and most common in Kentucky, CDC researchers report.

Article Date: 4.14.2009
New Pancreatic Cancer Drug in the Works
An experimental drug called AMG 479 shows promise against pancreatic cancer in early lab tests, researchers report.

Article Date: 4.14.2009
Prostate Cancer Vaccine Meets Goal
Provenge, an experimental treatment vaccine for advanced prostate cancer, met researchers' goal in a key trial needed for FDA approval, according to the company that makes Provenge.

Article Date: 4.14.2009
Kids Can Make a Beautiful Marriage Ugly
The birth of children has an immediate negative impact on even blissfully happy couples, raising stress and undermining satisfaction levels of both husbands and wives, new research says.

Article Date: 4.14.2009
Heart Screening for Diabetes Patients?
Heart screening does not produce a significant reduction in heart attacks or death from cardiac causes among patients with type 2 diabetes, a study shows.

Article Date: 4.14.2009
Stem Cells Promising for Type 1 Diabetes
More than half of the newly diagnosed patients with type 1 diabetes who got an experimental treatment for their disease did not need insulin injections for at least a year.

Article Date: 4.13.2009
Not All Diets Pass the Heart-Healthy Test
Despite claims that many foods and diets are heart healthy, a new review shows only some show strong evidence of lowering heart disease risk.

Article Date: 4.13.2009
Study: No Vision Loss From ED Drugs
Using erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs like Viagra and Cialis for six months shouldn't lead to vision loss, according to a new study.

Article Date: 4.13.2009
Birth Control Pills May Raise Lupus Risk
Women who take birth control pills, especially higher-dose versions, may have an increased risk of getting lupus, an autoimmune disease, according to a new study.

Article Date: 4.13.2009
Smoking Pot, Cigarettes Ups COPD Risk
People who smoke both cigarettes and marijuana have a greater risk for developing the progressive lung disease COPD than cigarette smokers who don't smoke pot, a new study shows.

Article Date: 4.13.2009
How PCBs May Hurt the Brain
New research is helping to explain why exposure to environmental toxins called PCBs may be linked to developmental problems.

Article Date: 4.10.2009
Beware of Sexual Partners and STDs
A new study shows that your sexual partner’s activities may have more to do with whether or not you get an STD than your own behavior.

Article Date: 4.9.2009
Poor Workplace Climate Linked to Depression
Tension, backbiting, and poor team spirit at the workplace may increase the risk for depression, a new study says.

Article Date: 4.9.2009
New Drug Targets Advanced Prostate Cancer
Scientists are developing a new drug, called MDV3100, to slow down advanced prostate cancer that resists other androgen hormone treatment.

Article Date: 4.9.2009
CDC: Food Poisoning Rates Persist
The CDC reports that eight food-borne illnesses -- including salmonella and E. coli -- were roughly as common in 2008 as they've been since 2004.

Article Date: 4.9.2009
Air Pollution May Lead to Smaller Babies
Exposure to air pollution both early and late in pregnancy may have a negative impact on fetal growth, a new study shows.

Article Date: 4.8.2009
Cognitive Therapy May Ease Seniors' Anxiety
Cognitive behavior therapy may help older adults deal with anxiety, which is common among seniors, according to a new study.

Article Date: 4.8.2009
Can Brown Fat Make You Thin?
If scientists figure out a way to activate it, the tiny amount of brown fat in adult bodies could burn off at least 9 pounds of bad white fat every year.

Article Date: 4.8.2009
Millions With Asthma Don’t Need PPIs
Results from a new, government-funded study should change treatment practices for millions of asthma patients who take acid reflux drugs but have no heartburn symptoms.

Article Date: 4.7.2009
Women Better at Sniffing Out Body Odor
Women are better than men at detecting body odor, even when fragrances are used to block the smell.

Article Date: 4.7.2009
Recipe for Diabetes: Too Much Protein, Fat
Your high-fat cheeseburger also has protein -- and that makes the fat even worse for you, Duke researchers say.

Article Date: 4.7.2009
Heart Failure: Belly Fat Bad, Exercise Good
Belly fat may make heart failure more likely, and exercise may help heart failure patients.

Article Date: 4.7.2009
Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs) Cancer Link Disputed
A class of chemicals known as perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) found in common household items do not appear to raise the risk of cancer, according to a new study.

Article Date: 4.7.2009
Feds Try to Break Through HIV Complacency
Federal health officials are trying to reignite flagging national awareness of HIV infection with a media effort targeted at high-risk groups.

Article Date: 4.6.2009
Broccoli Sprouts Good for the Gut
Munching on broccoli sprouts may help protect the stomach from the germ responsible for many cases of gastritis, ulcers, and stomach cancer.

Article Date: 4.6.2009
Belly Fat May Raise Restless Legs Risk
A new study suggests a link between belly fat and the movement disorder restless legs syndrome, but more research is needed to confirm the association, experts say.

Article Date: 4.6.2009
More Kids on Blood Pressure, Diabetes Drugs
More children are being prescribed medications to treat chronic conditions that adults suffer from, a new study shows.

Article Date: 4.6.2009
Hands-On Relief From Back Pain
Back pain can be a big pain in the neck. To deal with it, many U.S. adults many favor hands-on therapies such as chiropractic manipulation, massage, and physical therapy, a new survey says.

Article Date: 4.6.2009
FAQ: Farrah Fawcett Fights Anal Cancer
Experts talk about Farah Fawcett's battle with anal cancer, including a look at the symptoms and treatments of this disease.

Article Date: 4.3.2009
Sports Drinks May Damage Your Teeth
Sports drinks may boost your energy and help you strengthen your muscles, but they can weaken your teeth, a new study shows.

Article Date: 4.3.2009
Gene Discovery May Inspire Male Contraceptive
Researchers have found mutations on the CATSPER1 gene that are linked to male infertility and may inspire development of a male contraceptive.

Article Date: 4.3.2009
Sleep Clears Way for New Learning
Sleep is now recognized as being critical for learning and memory, and now a new study in fruit flies offers clues as to why.

Article Date: 4.3.2009
FAQ on the Anticlotting Drug Plavix
Experts discuss the pros and cons of Plavix as a treatment for atrial fibrillation and patients with stents.

Article Date: 4.3.2009
Rocket Fuel Chemical Perchlorate Found in Infant Formula
CDC scientists have found a chemical called perchlorate in samples of powdered infant formula.

Article Date: 4.2.2009
Asperger's Syndrome: Stress Hormone a Clue
Asperger's syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder, may be linked to an unusual pattern in salivary levels of the stress hormone cortisol, a new British study shows.

Article Date: 4.2.2009
Low Birth Weight Linked to Heart Risk
Low-birth-weight babies have been shown in numerous studies to have an elevated risk for heart disease in adulthood, and now a new study may help explain why.

Article Date: 4.2.2009
Muscles Sore After Exercise? Sip Caffeine
Caffeine eases the muscle pains of exercising, new research shows, suggesting coffee might literally be a brew that promotes health.

Article Date: 4.1.2009
Insomnia Raises Risk of High Blood Pressure
Insomniacs who sleep less than five hours a night are five times more likely to develop high blood pressure than sound sleepers who get enough rest, a new study shows.

Article Date: 4.1.2009
White Wine Can Cause Tooth Stains
White wine creates conditions that enable chemicals in other beverages, such as coffee and tea, to stain teeth, say researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry.

Article Date: 4.1.2009
How the Atkins Diet Fares in Cholesterol
People who follow a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet for weight maintenance, even for as little as a month, may worsen risk factors for heart disease compared to two other popular diets, a newly published study shows.

Article Date: 4.1.2009
Marijuana Chemical May Fight Brain Cancer
The active chemical in marijuana promotes the death of brain cancer cells by essentially helping them feed upon themselves, researchers in Spain report.

Article Date: 3.31.2009
Online Checkups Control Blood Pressure
Using the Internet to stay in touch with your doctor between checkups can help you control blood pressure, a study shows.

Article Date: 3.31.2009
Optimal Pace Solves Runners' Riddle
Each person has an optimal running pace in which they can cover the greatest distance using the least amount of energy, a new study says.

Article Date: 3.31.2009
Multiple CT Scans Raise Cancer Risk
As many as 7% of patients treated at a large U.S. hospital received enough radiation exposure from repeated CT scans to increase their cancer risk, according to a new study.

Article Date: 3.31.2009
Bedbugs Are Pesky but Not Harmful
Researchers say bedbugs may be pesky, but there's little evidence they carry human diseases.

Article Date: 3.31.2009
Triathlons More Risky Than Marathons
Participants in the swim-bike-run competitions face twice the risk of sudden death as marathoners, according to the first study to look at the issue.

Article Date: 3.30.2009
Bipolar Disorder Supplements
WebMD explains all about bipolar disorder supplements. Learn which supplements may help those with bipolar disorder and which supplements may not help at all.

Article Date: 3.30.2009
Cholesterol Drugs Cut Risk of Clots, Too
Daily therapy with the statin drug Crestor cuts the risk of blood clots in the veins by more than 40%, a study shows.

Article Date: 3.30.2009
Maternal Bereavement Not Linked to Autism
Despite a possible connection between prenatal stress and autism, researchers in Denmark say the pain of losing a loved one during or just before pregnancy does not increase the baby's risk of autism later in life.

Article Date: 3.30.2009
Late Bedtimes Linked to Heart Disease
Men who go to bed after midnight have significantly more arterial stiffening -- an early stage of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries -- than men who turn in earlier, a new study shows.

Article Date: 3.30.2009
March Madness a Heartbreaker?
Researchers have found that watching your favorite team lose a championship game can be downright deadly -- especially if it’s a last-minute upset.

Article Date: 3.30.2009
Baby's Weight Gain Tied to Later Obesity
Babies who gain weight quickly in the first six months of life may be more likely to be obese by age 3, according to a new study.

Article Date: 3.30.2009
5-in-1 Pill May Prevent Heart Disease
A polypill combining five heart drugs -- three blood-pressure-lowering drugs, a cholesterol-lowering statin drug, and aspirin -- is safe and works as well as any of the medications alone, researchers report.

Article Date: 3.29.2009
Autism Study May Lead to Earlier Detection, New Treatments
New autism research may point the way to earlier detection and new treatments for autism spectrum disorders.

Article Date: 3.27.2009
Do Pesticides Make Birth Defects Crop Up?
New research shows that babies conceived in the spring and early summer have a higher risk for a wide range of birth defects, including Down syndrome, cleft palate, and spina bifida.

Article Date: 3.27.2009
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Article Date: 3.27.2009
Ranks of Alzheimer's Patients Swells
An estimated 5.3 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s disease -- a number that is expected to rise in coming years.

Article Date: 3.26.2009
Economy Down, Vasectomy Up
U.S. urologists report a near doubling of vasectomy requests since the economic crisis began. Men are using their lapsing health insurance to limit family size.

Article Date: 3.26.2009
Pets Cause Thousands of Injuries
Tens of thousands of people trip over their dogs and cats every year, causing large numbers of broken bones or other nonfatal fall injuries, the CDC says.

Article Date: 3.26.2009
Too Much Salt Hurting Majority of Americans
Americans already eat way more than the recommended amount of salt, and now the CDC finds that even lower recommendations apply to 70% of us.

Article Date: 3.26.2009
Study: Drinking Too-Hot Tea May Raise Esophageal Cancer Risk
Drinking hot or very hot tea may make esophageal squamous cell carcinoma more likely, a new study shows.

Article Date: 3.25.2009
Music May Help Stroke Patients
People with stroke-related vision problems may do better on vision tests while listening to music they like, British researchers report.

Article Date: 3.25.2009
Fear Keeps Many From Fighting RA Pain
Many people with rheumatoid arthritis may have barriers that hinder optimal management of their pain. Barriers to pain reduction, Canadian researchers say, include fear of medication side-effects , fear of drug interactions, worry about drug addiction, concerns that the effects of medication might mask the disease and simple aversion to the idea of taking too many pills.

Article Date: 3.25.2009
Circumcision May Reduce Risk of STDs
Uganda study: Circumcised men have a 25% lower risk of genital herpes and a 35% lower risk of HPV, the virus that causes genital warts and cancers.

Article Date: 3.25.2009
Americans Low on Vitamin D
Low vitamin D levels among adults are fast becoming a growing epidemic and could spell trouble for the future health of the nation, according to a new study.

Article Date: 3.24.2009
Robin Williams' Heart Surgery: Road to Recovery
Comedian and actor Robin Williams, who underwent successful heart surgery 10 days ago at the Cleveland Clinic, is expected to make a full recovery within the next eight weeks, according to a statement released Monday by Williams' publicist, Mara Buxbaum.

Article Date: 3.24.2009
Vitamin D Pills Cut Bone Fracture Risk
A daily dose of vitamin D supplements may cut the chance of bone fractures in people 65 and older -- provided the dose is high enough, a new research review shows.

Article Date: 3.24.2009
Do Your Habits Invite Diabetes?
American adults say that getting a chronic disease would be worse than getting a divorce or losing a job, yet they knowingly engage in behavior that can lead to diabetes.

Article Date: 3.24.2009
Alcohol's Red Face Linked to Cancer Risk
A red face after drinking alcohol may be a warning sign of esophageal cancer risk, researchers say.

Article Date: 3.24.2009
Fatty Fish May Cut Prostate Cancer Risk
Men who eat salmon and other fish high in omega-3 fatty acids on a regular basis have a decreased risk for developing advanced prostate cancer, new research suggests.

Article Date: 3.23.2009
'Miracle Dog' Beats Aggressive Cancer
Researchers with the Cleveland Clinic have successfully treated cancer in dogs without toxic side effects or discomfort, a significant feat that could soon lead to a powerful new strategy for battling the disease in humans.

Article Date: 3.23.2009
Decline in Mental Skills May Start in 20s
A new study shows that cognitive decline -- a condition most often associated with older or elderly adults -- actually starts to kick in relatively early in adulthood, at age 27.

Article Date: 3.23.2009
Heart Disease: Combined Treatment Is Best
Heart disease patients who achieve normal blood pressure and very low cholesterol levels with aggressive drug therapy do better than patients who achieve only one of these goals, new research suggests.

Article Date: 3.23.2009
Eating Red Meat May Boost Death Risk
Men and women who eat higher amounts of red meat and processed meat have a higher risk of dying from cancer, heart disease, and other causes than those who eat less, according to a new study.

Article Date: 3.23.2009
7 Rules for Eating
Americans obsess over evil fats and miracle nutrients, but our diet remains unhealthy. Refocus diet advice on whole foods, author Michael Pollan urged the CDC.

Article Date: 3.22.2009
New Yogurt Fights Stomach Ulcers
A new yogurt, already on shelves in some Asian countries, may offer a tasty new way to prevent and treat stomach ulcers.

Article Date: 3.20.2009
Emotions Evoked by Music Are Universal
Three basic emotions evoked by Western music affect people everywhere, regardless of culture or habits, a new study shows.

Article Date: 3.20.2009
Risky Weight Loss Products: Warning Expands
The FDA today expanded its list of tainted weight loss products that consumers shouldn't buy or use.

Article Date: 3.19.2009
Wet Combing Best Way to Spot Head Lice
Combing through a child's wet hair rather than a simpler visual inspection may be the best way to detect an active head lice infestation, according to a new study.

Article Date: 3.19.2009
Prostate Cancer: No Treatment OK for Some
The best treatment may just be no treatment at all for some younger men with early stage, good-prognosis prostate cancer, new research suggests.

Article Date: 3.19.2009
When in Doubt, Seek Opinion of Others
Next time you’re having trouble deciding whether this or that will make you happy, or maybe something else, don’t fret too long -- just go ask a stranger. His or her experience may be more informative than your own best guess.

Article Date: 3.19.2009
Endorphins Play Role in Alcohol's Effects
Light to moderate drinking triggers "feel good" chemicals in the brain that can reduce anxiety, but heavier doses don't, a new study shows.

Article Date: 3.19.2009
Epidural Hematoma Caused Natasha Richardson's Death
Actress Natasha Richardson died of an epidural hematoma, according to an autopsy.

Article Date: 3.19.2009
Being Overweight Shortens Life Span
If you are having trouble sticking to your diet, here’s more motivation: Being overweight may take years off your life.

Article Date: 3.19.2009
Maggots for Leg Ulcers? Maybe Not
Maggot therapy -- using live maggots to eat away dead tissue -- is more painful and does not lead to faster healing of leg ulcers than standard treatment, a study shows.

Article Date: 3.18.2009
New Debate on Prostate Cancer Screening
Interim findings from an eagerly awaited ongoing government study show no evidence of a survival benefit associated with aggressive screening for prostate cancer using the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test.

Article Date: 3.18.2009
U.S. Births Hit Record High
More than 4.3 million babies were born in the U.S. in 2007, the highest number ever registered by the CDC.

Article Date: 3.18.2009
New Hope for Pollen, Milk Allergies
Doctors report early success with a new approach that shortens the course of allergy shots for people allergic to ragweed and grass. Other researchers found that an experimental skin patch may help to treat kids with milk allergies.

Article Date: 3.18.2009
Natasha Richardson's Brain Injury: FAQ
Actress Natasha Richardson is in a New York hospital after a skiing accident that reportedly caused serious brain injury.

Article Date: 3.18.2009
CMV Vaccine in the Works
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) can cause birth defects if exposure happens during pregnancy; an experimental vaccine may curb CMV infection, new research shows.

Article Date: 3.18.2009
Blacks Have High Heart Failure Risk
One in 100 African-Americans will suffer heart failure in the prime of his or her life, a startling new study shows.

Article Date: 3.18.2009
Natasha Richardson's Fatal Brain Injury: FAQ
Actress Natasha Richardson has died of head injuries she suffered on Monday after falling at a Canadian ski resort.

Article Date: 3.18.2009
Natasha Richardson Dies After Brain Injury
Actress Natasha Richardson has died of head injuries she suffered on Monday after falling at a Canadian ski resort.

Article Date: 3.17.2009
Can Chinese Herbs Relieve Eczema?
Traditional Chinese herbal medicine may help to relieve the dry, itchy, scaly skin of eczema in children and adults, two new studies suggest.

Article Date: 3.17.2009
What Is Moderate Exercise?
What exactly is moderation when it comes to exercise? A new study suggests the much-touted moderate intensity walk should translate to about 100 steps per minute or 3,000 steps in 30 minutes.

Article Date: 3.17.2009
Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Get Chemo
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will undergo chemotherapy in the wake of her recent pancreatic cancer surgery.

Article Date: 3.17.2009
Dramatic Strides against Childhood Asthma
Thanks in large part to better medications, children with severe asthma are less likely to wheeze and suffer full-blown asthma attacks today than 10 years ago, researchers report.

Article Date: 3.17.2009
Is Provigil Addictive?
The wakefulness drug Provigil might be habit forming for addiction-prone people, brain studies suggest.

Article Date: 3.17.2009
New Cholesterol Drug Misses the Mark
Results from a new study have dashed hopes for the further development of a newer class of cholesterol-lowering drugs to prevent cardiovascular disease.

Article Date: 3.17.2009
Religion's Impact on End-of-Life Care
Terminally ill cancer patients who relied on their religious faith to help them cope with their disease were more likely to receive aggressive medical care during their last week of life, a study shows.

Article Date: 3.17.2009
Patients, Doctors Don't Discuss Rx Prices
Most patients never talk about price when getting a drug prescription from their doctor, and few confront the actual price of their drugs before it's time to pay at the pharmacy, according to a poll.

Article Date: 3.16.2009
Sesame Allergies on the Rise in U.S.
Sesame seed allergies are rapidly rising in the U.S., but most Americans never even consider sesame bagels, hummus, or other sesame-containing foods as the source of their or their kids’ allergies, food allergy experts say.

Article Date: 3.16.2009
Cosmetic Procedures Down 12% in 2008
Americans cut back on plastic surgery and other cosmetic procedures last year, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Article Date: 3.16.2009
New Therapy May Knock Out Peanut Allergy
A study shows peanut allergies can be treated by giving patients daily doses of tiny amounts of peanut protein.

Article Date: 3.16.2009
Cholesterol Drugs May Help Asthma Patients
Cholesterol drugs cut the risk of hospitalization and emergency room visits in people with asthma by about one-third, a study shows.

Article Date: 3.16.2009
3 Exercise Options After Heart Attack
Aerobic exercise, resistance training, and a mix of both exercise types can help heart attack survivors' blood vessel function, a Swiss study shows.

Article Date: 3.16.2009
Botox Rival Fades Frown Lines
Treatments with Reloxin, a drug similar to Botox, can quickly improve frown lines and may keep them at bay for more than a year, a new study shows.

Article Date: 3.13.2009
Mind Reading Not Just Science Fiction?
British researchers report a successful step toward mind reading in a study of video game players.

Article Date: 3.13.2009
Traffic Triples Heart Attack Risk
Whether you drive, take the bus, or bicycle, being in heavy traffic triples your risk of heart attack within one hour, a study shows.

Article Date: 3.12.2009
FDA OKs FC2 Female Condom
The FDA has approved the FC2 Female Condom, which shares the same design as the first female condom but will cost up to 30% less.

Article Date: 3.12.2009
Utah Tops Survey of Well-Being in U.S.
Utah ranked first in a state-by-state survey that measures feelings of well-being.

Article Date: 3.12.2009
Report: Toxins Common in Baby Products
A new report shows that the chemicals formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane are common in baby bath products and lotions, but an industry group is highly critical of the findings.

Article Date: 3.12.2009
States with Most Smokers: KY Tops List
CDC: With the federal cigarette tax set to jump, Kentucky has the highest and Utah the lowest U.S. smoking rates. Overall, 1 in 5 Americans still smoke.

Article Date: 3.12.2009
Sleep Deprivation Linked to Prediabetes
People who sleep less than six hours per night are more likely to develop impaired fasting glucose, or prediabetes, a study shows.

Article Date: 3.11.2009
Low Vitamin D Hurts Teenagers’ Hearts
Low vitamin D levels put teens at greatly increased risk of diabetes and heart disease, Johns Hopkins researchers find.

Article Date: 3.11.2009
Less Salt Will Cut Heart Disease Rate
If Americans reduced their salt intake by just 1 gram per day, there would be 250,000 fewer new cases of heart disease and 200,000 fewer deaths in a decade, a study shows.

Article Date: 3.11.2009
Neck Size Linked to Heart Risk
Neck fat adds to your risk of heart disease, over and above the known heart risk from belly fat, a study shows.

Article Date: 3.11.2009
Air Pollution Dangerous, but Deadly?
Long-term exposure to ground-level ozone -- which, along with particulate matter, is a major component of smog -- significantly increases the risk of death from respiratory problems, a new study shows.

Article Date: 3.11.2009
Peanut Products Still Sicken Americans
Recalled peanut products contaminated with salmonella are still making people sick. The new count: 683 cases in 46 states, mostly from peanut butter crackers.

Article Date: 3.10.2009
For Kids' Sake, Make Family Meals a Habit
Regular family meals improve diet quality during the transition from early to middle adolescence, researchers report, and good diets could be habit forming and carry over into adulthood.

Article Date: 3.10.2009
Folic Acid May Raise Prostate Cancer Risk
There is mounting evidence that folic acid, taken in high doses, does not protect against cancer, and may even promote certain cancers.

Article Date: 3.10.2009
Blood Type, Pancreatic Cancer Risk Linked
People with blood types A, B, or AB are at higher risk of pancreatic cancer than those with type O, according to a new study.

Article Date: 3.10.2009
"Male Lumpectomy" for Prostate Cancer
Men with prostate cancer have a new choice: "male lumpectomy." It's cryotherapy that freezes tumors but leaves the rest of the prostate intact.

Article Date: 3.10.2009
New Test for Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer
A new way of evaluating a protein blood test may be useful in screening for early-stage ovarian cancer, a study shows.

Article Date: 3.10.2009
Lyme Disease and Violence: No Link
Lyme disease can affect the brain, but it can't make a person violent or psychotic, experts say, casting doubt on claims that Lyme disease led to an alleged Illinois murder.

Article Date: 3.9.2009
Ozone May Help Herniated Disc Pain
An experimental treatment that involves injections of ozone gas into the spine is showing promise for the relief of herniated disc-related lower back pain.

Article Date: 3.9.2009
Wine Won’t Cut Breast Cancer Risk
Researchers say that wine drinking is not associated with a lower risk of breast cancer, regardless of whether the wine was red or white.

Article Date: 3.9.2009
Warm Weather May Trigger Migraines
Most migraine sufferers believe that weather changes can bring on their headaches, but the scientific proof has been lacking -- until now.

Article Date: 3.9.2009
Vitamin C May Help Prevent Gout
Boosting vitamin C intake may help prevent gout, a new study shows.

Article Date: 3.9.2009
Obama Ends Curbs on Stem Cell Research
President Barack Obama signed an order opening up federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, clearing the way for scientists to conduct broad experiments on the cells using taxpayer dollars.

Article Date: 3.9.2009
Older Fathers, Lower IQ in Kids?
Children born to older fathers don't perform as well on tests of thinking skills during infancy and early childhood, while those born to older mothers have higher scores on the same tests, a study shows.

Article Date: 3.9.2009
Heart Disease Tied to Depression, Anger
Depression, anger, and hostility may be red flags of heightened heart disease risk, even if you don't have heart disease right now.

Article Date: 3.8.2009
First Impressions Are All in the Brain
Certain brain regions are geared to pick up cues about other people on a first impression, a study shows.

Article Date: 3.6.2009
Baby Bottle Makers Ditch BPA
The top six makers of baby bottles in the U.S. have agreed to stop using the polycarbonate plastic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in their bottles.

Article Date: 3.6.2009
FAQ: Robin Williams Needs Heart Surgery
Comedian and actor Robin Williams abruptly postponed upcoming performances of his one-man show, "Weapons of Self-Destruction," announcing on his web site that he needs to undergo surgery for an aortic valve replacement.

Article Date: 3.6.2009
Belly Fat Bad for Your Lungs?
Inflating that “spare tire” around your waist may put the squeeze on your lungs, a new French study shows.

Article Date: 3.6.2009
Alcohol's Effects: Old vs. Young People
Social drinking seems to impair older people more than their younger drinking buddies, a study shows.

Article Date: 3.5.2009
Zoo Elephant With MRSA Infects Caretakers
An elephant calf at a San Diego zoo that apparently caught an antibiotic-resistant staph infection from a caretaker also infected more than a dozen other zoo caretakers, the CDC says.

Article Date: 3.5.2009
Obesity Gene Trumped by Healthy Diet
Children born with a gene linked to obesity don't have to get fat. A healthy diet can trump their tendency toward excessive fat gain, British researchers find.

Article Date: 3.5.2009
Skin Patches May Be Risky During MRI
The FDA advises patients undergoing MRI to tell their doctor if they're wearing any medicated skin patches, in order to avoid burns at the patch site during MRI.

Article Date: 3.5.2009
Obama Pushes for Health Reform at Summit
President Obama cast his sweeping health care reform plans in terms of help for the faltering economy at a White House forum.

Article Date: 3.5.2009
Live Longer With Midlife Exercise
Beginning exercise in middle age is not too late to help prolong your life, a study shows.

Article Date: 3.4.2009
New Vaginal Gel Stops AIDS Virus
A vaginal gel with GML, an FDA-approved ingredient in cosmetics and medicines, prevents sexual transmission of the AIDS virus in monkeys. Human trials are planned.

Article Date: 3.4.2009
Weight Loss Rekindles Men’s Sex Life
Men who lose weight following gastric bypass surgery can expect improvements not only in their overall health, but in their sex lives as well, a new study finds.

Article Date: 3.4.2009
Recession Affects Tooth Fairy Payouts
When today's kids put baby teeth under their pillows, they can expect on average $1.88 the next morning, according to a poll of 744 parents. That's less than last year.

Article Date: 3.4.2009
Bad Marriages Take Health Toll on Women
Women in tense, strained marriages are more likely than men to suffer mental problems like depression but also dangerous physiological conditions, such as high blood pressure and obesity, a new study shows.

Article Date: 3.3.2009
Work the Night Shift? Beware Diabetes
By pitting the time clock against the body's internal clock, night-shift work may cause diabetes and obesity, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 3.3.2009
Drink Up, Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk?
Two alcoholic drinks a day could boost your risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a new study that re-analyzed the results of 14 previously published studies.

Article Date: 3.3.2009
Plavix, PPI Combo: Risky for Heart Patients?
Heart attack patients who take an acid-reducing proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drug like Prilosec or Nexium in combination with the antiplatelet drug Plavix are more likely to have a second heart attack than patients who don't take PPIs, according to new research.

Article Date: 3.3.2009
Booze Tube: TV Alcohol Ups Real Drinking
Watching alcohol use portrayed in movies and in alcohol ads makes young men drink more beer and wine, Dutch researchers find.

Article Date: 3.2.2009
TV Before Age 2 Won’t Boost Baby’s Brain
Watching television before the age of 2 won’t boost a baby’s IQ, according to a new study on the effects of TV on children.

Article Date: 3.2.2009
Losing Sleep Over the State of the Economy?
Nearly a third of Americans are losing sleep over the nightmarish state of the economy, worries about personal finances, and/or job concerns, according to a new poll by the National Sleep Foundation.

Article Date: 3.2.2009
FDA OKs Asthma Drug for COPD
The FDA has approved the use of Symbicort pMDI (pressurized metered-dose inhaler), which is used to treat asthma, to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD).

Article Date: 3.2.2009
Birth Defects Linked to Low Vitamin B12
Women who don't get enough vitamin B 12 may have a higher risk of giving birth to a baby with a potentially disabling or fatal birth defect, a study shows.

Article Date: 3.2.2009
Wine May Cut Risk of Esophageal Cancer
Wine drinkers have a lower risk for developing a cancer of the esophagus that is one of the deadliest and fastest growing cancers in the U.S., new research shows.

Article Date: 3.2.2009
Hydrogen Sulfide: Potential Help for ED
Hydrogen sulfide could someday become the target of new drugs for erectile dysfunction, a study shows.

Article Date: 3.2.2009
Obama Picks Sebelius as Health Secretary
President Barack Obama officially nominated Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Article Date: 3.2.2009
Flu Shot Beats Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine?
The traditional flu shot, given as an injection in the arm, performs better than the newer nasal spray flu vaccine, according to a new study that compared the two in military personnel.

Article Date: 2.27.2009
Weight Loss May Take 250 Minutes of Exercise
Adults need at least 250 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity to lose significant weight, according to the latest recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine.

Article Date: 2.27.2009
Metoclopramide Drugs Get 'Black Box' Warning
Drugs that contain metoclopramide, which is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, will get a stronger warning about risk of tardive dyskinesia.

Article Date: 2.27.2009
Mental Fatigue Can Make Exercise Harder
A new study shows that people feel exhausted sooner during exercise if they have performed a mentally taxing task beforehand.

Article Date: 2.27.2009
Doodling May Boost Memory
The next time you're stuck on hold or zoning out during a dull meeting, you might want to reach for a pen and doodle -- and not just to ease your boredom. It may help you remember key snippets of information.

Article Date: 2.27.2009
New Drug Helps Slow Prostate Cancer
An experimental pill that blocks the production of male hormones that fuel prostate cancer may help slow the growth of hard-to-treat tumors.

Article Date: 2.26.2009
1 in 3 Common Cancers May Be Preventable
About a third of common cancers may be preventable in the U.S. -- and that doesn't even count cancers that could be prevented by not smoking, according to a new report from the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research.

Article Date: 2.26.2009
The Most Dangerous Place to Drive?
Compared to other regions of the country, it may be most dangerous to drive in the South, the CDC says.

Article Date: 2.26.2009
Moral Disgust Linked to Primitive Emotion
A new study shows that our sense of right is linked to a survival instinct of early humans.

Article Date: 2.26.2009
Statins Cut Deaths From Prostate Cancer
Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs cut the odds of dying from prostate cancer by about two-thirds, a study shows.

Article Date: 2.26.2009
Experimental MS Drug May Aid Walking
An experimental drug called fampridine may improve walking in some multiple sclerosis patients, new research shows.

Article Date: 2.26.2009
Obama Wants $634 Billion for Health Care
President Obama has proposed setting aside $634 billion in federal money over the next decade to aid his health reform plans.

Article Date: 2.25.2009
Why Hair Goes Gray
Scientists may have figured out why hair turns gray, and their finding may open the door to new anti-graying strategies.

Article Date: 2.25.2009
Teen Obesity as Deadly as Smoking
Obese teens are just as likely to die before they reach old age as teens who are heavy smokers, a study shows.

Article Date: 2.25.2009
New Way to Predict Prostate Cancer Risk
For the first time, researchers say they have developed a tool that can help predict a man's future risk of developing prostate cancer.

Article Date: 2.25.2009
Hormones May Play a Role in Parkinson's
Women who are fertile for more than 39 years and have natural menopause have a reduced risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to a new study, while women with four or more pregnancies have a higher risk.

Article Date: 2.25.2009
Best Diet? The One You'll Follow
Researchers found that weight loss was similar for people who took part in four common diet plans; the key to weight loss was sticking to the diet.

Article Date: 2.24.2009
Alcohol Linked to Cancer Risk in Women
Women who drink as little as one alcoholic beverage a day -- be it beer, wine, or hard liquor -- have a significantly higher cancer risk than women who don't drink at all, a study shows.

Article Date: 2.24.2009
Health Spending to Double by 2018
National spending on health care is expected to double to $4.4 trillion per year by 2018, according to government projections.

Article Date: 2.24.2009
Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to Depression
Pregnant moms with diabetes have an increased risk for postpartum depression, according to research appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Article Date: 2.24.2009
Drug May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer
Healthy men may benefit from talking to their doctors about taking the drug Proscar to prevent prostate cancer, according to new guidelines from the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Urological Association.

Article Date: 2.24.2009
Panel: Health Picture Poor for Uninsured
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) says its latest report shows overwhelming evidence that a lack of health insurance has direct health effects on children and adults.

Article Date: 2.23.2009
Potato Products Recalled for Listeria Risk
Northern Star Co. is recalling certain packages of Simply Potatoes, Diners Choice, and Farm Fresh potato products because of a risk of listeria contamination.

Article Date: 2.23.2009
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Colds
Vitamin D may have a role to play in preventing colds and flu, a study shows.

Article Date: 2.23.2009
Can B Vitamins Lower Risk of Blindness?
Taking a combination of B vitamins may offer a rare and inexpensive opportunity to help prevent the most common cause of blindness among older Americans, age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Article Date: 2.23.2009
Calcium May Cut Cancer Risk
Here’s yet another reason to bone up on calcium. It may help reduce your risk of cancer.

Article Date: 2.22.2009
Universal Flu Drug Stops All Flu Types
A new monoclonal antibody drug cocktail kills all types of flu bugs and could protect against pandemic or seasonal flu. Clinical tests may start by 2011.

Article Date: 2.20.2009
Early Menopause May Double Stroke Risk
Women who permanently stop menstruating before age 42 are twice as likely to suffer a stroke as other women, a large study suggests.

Article Date: 2.20.2009
Robots Give Stroke Patients a Helping Hand
Stroke victims who were lent a robotic hand regained some lost strength and motor skills, researchers report.

Article Date: 2.20.2009
Elderly May Feel Brunt of Global Warming
A new study shows that when temperatures rise in the summer, there are more hospitalizations for respiratory problems, especially among the elderly.

Article Date: 2.20.2009
Smoking at Young Age May Raise MS Risk
Youngsters who start smoking before age 17 may be putting themselves at increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 2.20.2009
Peanut Flour May Ease Peanut Allergy
British researchers report early success in treating peanut allergy with tiny amounts of peanut flour -- but they warn people not to try this at home.

Article Date: 2.20.2009
Vitamins May Cut Stroke Risk
High doses of B vitamins may help prevent stroke in high-risk people, new research suggests.

Article Date: 2.19.2009
Tea, Coffee May Reduce Stroke Risk
Tea drinkers and coffee drinkers may be less likely than their peers to have a stroke, researchers report.

Article Date: 2.19.2009
Psoriasis Drug Raptiva Tied to Brain Infection
The FDA has issued a public health advisory about reports of a rare brain infection called PML in patients using the psoriasis drug Raptiva.

Article Date: 2.19.2009
Where Fast Food Joints Abound, So Do Strokes
Stroke risk is linked to the number of fast-food restaurants in a given area, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 2.19.2009
Do Dreams Reveal Hidden Truths?
People from diverse cultures believe that dreams reveal hidden truths about themselves or the world, a study shows.

Article Date: 2.19.2009
Brain Device OK'd for OCD Treatment
The FDA has approved use of Medtronic's implanted deep-brain stimulator in patients with severe, treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Article Date: 2.19.2009
1 Million U.S. AIDS Cases
AIDS has now struck more than 1 million Americans, the CDC's latest HIV/AIDS numbers show. As of 2007, there were 455,636 Americans living with AIDS.

Article Date: 2.18.2009
Flu Bug Eludes Vaccine -- Again
As flu season swings into high gear, 2/3 of circulating type B flu bugs aren't covered by this year's flu vaccine. The more common type A flu bugs do match the vaccine.

Article Date: 2.18.2009
Evenflo ExerSaucer Recalled for Injury Risk
Evenflo Co. Inc. of Miamisburg, Ohio is recalling about 213,000 of its Evenflo ExerSaucer Triple Fun stationary activity centers because of injury risk.

Article Date: 2.18.2009
Top Health Risks for Young Adults
Accidents are the leading cause of death for young adults 18-29, a new CDC report shows.

Article Date: 2.18.2009
Heart Attack Care: Drugs vs. Stents
A new analysis shows that using drugs instead of stents after a heart attack can reduce health care costs by $700 million dollars a year.

Article Date: 2.17.2009
Arthritis Treatments Raise Shingles Risk
Humira, Kineret, and Remicade can relieve arthritis when standard treatments aren't enough -- but the cost may be an 80% higher risk of painful shingles attacks.

Article Date: 2.17.2009
Cancer Survivors Face Employment Hurdles
Cancer survivors are more likely to be unemployed than people who haven’t suffered serious health problems, a new study indicates.

Article Date: 2.17.2009
MRSA Decreases in Intensive Care Units
The incidence of potentially dangerous MRSA bloodstream infections associated with intensive care units in the U.S. has been decreasing, a new study shows.

Article Date: 2.17.2009
Too Much 'Joy' in Cookbook Calories?
Bigger portions and higher-calorie ingredients have boosted average calories per serving in 17 classic recipes in The Joy of Cooking since 1936, researchers report.

Article Date: 2.17.2009
Hefty Health Spending in Stimulus Bill
The economic stimulus bill signed by President Obama contains more than $140 billion in health care spending, designed mostly to ease the recession's effects on workers and also to boost long-held goals of improving the nation's health information infrastructure.

Article Date: 2.16.2009
'Major Advance' in HIV Gene Therapy
A gene therapy that puts an HIV-killing RNA weapon into blood cells is safe and makes the body resist the AIDS virus, a clinical trial suggests.

Article Date: 2.16.2009
FDA OKs New Gout Drug Uloric
The FDA has approved Uloric, the first new gout drug in more than 40 years, according to Uloric's maker, Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Article Date: 2.16.2009
Beta-Blocker May Erase Fearful Memories
A commonly used blood pressure medication may also help erase or subdue fearful memories, researchers report in the online edition of Nature Neuroscience.

Article Date: 2.16.2009
Mediterranean Diet Helps Women's Hearts
Women whose diets are high in monosaturated fat, plant proteins, whole grains, and fish are significantly less likely to develop heart disease and stroke, a new study shows.

Article Date: 2.16.2009
How Many Kids Need Cholesterol Drugs?
Following a call for more aggressive screening and treatment of cholesterol in childhood, a new study published in the journal Circulation shows that about 200,000 U.S. teens and preteens need medication to lower their cholesterol.

Article Date: 2.16.2009
Coffee Cuts Stroke Risk in Women
Regular coffee consumption reduces the risk of stroke in women, according to a new study.

Article Date: 2.16.2009
Closing a Heart Hole May Help Migraines
A study shows that fixing a heart abnormality known as a PFO may help relieve migraine symptoms. But other studies show no benefit.

Article Date: 2.13.2009
Active Life May Cut Colon Cancer Risk
People who are physically active are less likely to develop colon cancer, a new research review confirms.

Article Date: 2.13.2009
Belly Fat Linked to Risk of Migraines
Belly fat may be linked to an increased risk for migraines, at least until middle age, a study shows.

Article Date: 2.13.2009
Influenza Linked to Absolute Humidity
Absolute humidity, more than relative humidity, is linked to influenza and the spread of the virus, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 2.13.2009
Health Guidelines Ignored Before Pregnancy
Few women follow lifestyle and nutritional guidelines before becoming pregnant, even when pregnancy is contemplated to some degree, a new study shows.

Article Date: 2.13.2009
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Pancreatic Cancer Found Early
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was released from New York's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center today following her pancreatic cancer surgery earlier this month.

Article Date: 2.13.2009
Americans Fuzzy on Peanut Product Recalls
More than 2,000 peanut products have been recalled because of the ongoing salmonella outbreak, and most Americans aren't aware of all those recalls, a new poll shows.

Article Date: 2.12.2009
Vaccine Court Rejects Autism Claims
The U.S. Court of Federal Claims' vaccine court has decided against the plaintiffs in three test cases about whether the MMR vaccine and thimerosal cause autism.

Article Date: 2.12.2009
Psoriasis Drug May Ease Psoriatic Arthritis
Ustekinumab, a biologic drug designed to treat psoriasis, may also curb psoriatic arthritis, researchers report online in The Lancet.

Article Date: 2.12.2009
Teenage Smokers Prefer 2 Major Brands
Teenage smokers prefer the Marlboro and Newport brands by hefty margins, the CDC says.

Article Date: 2.12.2009
Secondhand Smoke Bad for Brain?
People who are exposed to secondhand smoke may be more likely than their peers to have cognitive impairment, a new study shows.

Article Date: 2.11.2009
Key Piece to Prostate Cancer Puzzle Found
Powerful new technology links the amino acid sarcosine to aggressive prostate cancer and identifies it as a bad actor that makes cancer worse.

Article Date: 2.11.2009
Financial Incentives Help Smokers Quit
No matter how much people are told about the hazards of cigarette smoking, cold hard cash may be the best motivator to get people to quit, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 2.11.2009
Blood Clue May Predict Adult Leukemia
Having certain blood cells (monoclonal B cells) in the blood may be an early warning sign of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a new study shows.

Article Date: 2.11.2009
Women Often Unaware of Stroke Risk
A survey shows many women who are at risk for stroke are unable to identify many of the risk factors for stroke.

Article Date: 2.11.2009
Obesity a Pain in the Back?
The number of Americans suffering from chronic low back pain is on the rise, and a new study says the nation’s obesity epidemic may be partly to blame.

Article Date: 2.10.2009
New Child Product Safety Law Starts
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, a new safety law for children's products and toys, has gone into effect, targeting lead and chemicals called phthalates.

Article Date: 2.10.2009
Top 5 Reasons for Skipping Sex
Being tired or needing sleep are the top reasons for skipping sex, a new poll shows.

Article Date: 2.10.2009
Octuplets' Birth Sparks Fertility Debate
As the mother and grandmother of the two-week-old California octuplets squared off on competing morning talk shows, infertility specialists continue to voice their dismay over the fertility treatment that led to the birth of the eight babies.

Article Date: 2.10.2009
Obesity Carries Pregnancy Risks
Women who are obese during pregnancy are at higher risk than normal-weight women of having babies with certain birth defects, including neural tube defects such as spina bifida, heart problems and cleft palate and lip, according to a new review.

Article Date: 2.10.2009
Surgery Improves Use of Artificial Arms
A new surgery may give people with an amputated arm better control of a new artificial limb.

Article Date: 2.10.2009
Vaginal Gel Cuts Women's HIV Risk
For the first time, a woman-controlled product -- the PRO 2000 vaginal gel -- appears to protect women from getting HIV during sex.

Article Date: 2.10.2009
Peanut Product Recalls Top 1,800
More than 1,800 peanut products have been recalled in the wake of the salmonella outbreak linked to the Peanut Corporation of America's Blakely, Ga., plant.

Article Date: 2.9.2009
Mediterranean Diet May Preserve Memory
A new study shows that people who eat a Mediterranean-style diet are less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment, which is a stage of memory loss between typical aging and Alzheimer’s disease.

Article Date: 2.9.2009
Multivitamins May Not Cut Cancer Odds
Taking a multivitamin may not make cancer, heart disease, or death from any cause less likely for postmenopausal women.

Article Date: 2.9.2009
Can You Name 3 Trans Fat Foods?
Nine out of 10 Americans know trans fats are bad for health -- but only one in five can name three foods high in trans fat.

Article Date: 2.9.2009
Risk to Pets Motivates Smokers to Quit
Smokers are motivated to quit the habit to protect their pets from secondhand smoke, a new survey shows.

Article Date: 2.6.2009
Smokers Have Rapid Aging Defect
Cigarette smoke causes the same cellular defect seen in people with Werner's syndrome -- a rare genetic disease that makes people age very fast.

Article Date: 2.6.2009
Vitamin D May Cut Multiple Sclerosis Risk
Not getting enough vitamin D may increase multiple sclerosis risk in people with a certain gene variant, researchers report.

Article Date: 2.6.2009
Eyes Offer Clues to Age and Alertness
Researchers say younger people seem to make judgments about the age and alertness of older folks by looking into and around their eyes.

Article Date: 2.5.2009
Genes vs. Behavior: What Makes Us Age?
Genes play a role in your appearance as you get older, but the real villains of the wrinkles of aging involve behavioral choices such as smoking, eating, and sun exposure, a new study shows.

Article Date: 2.5.2009
Kids with Asthma Don’t Miss More School
A new study of students in Dallas inner-city schools shows that students with asthma do not miss school more than students without asthma. This marks a change from past studies.

Article Date: 2.5.2009
Color Yourself Cautious or Creative
The colors red and blue have more going for them than their looks -- they could affect how focused or creative you are, a new color association study shows.

Article Date: 2.5.2009
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Has Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 75, had surgery today for what appears to be early-stage pancreatic cancer, according to a statement released by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Article Date: 2.5.2009
Insured Cancer Patients Face High Costs
Cancer patients face the risk of high medical costs even though they have insurance policies, warns a report by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the American Cancer Society.

Article Date: 2.5.2009
Fertility Drugs, Ovarian Cancer: No Link
The largest study ever to examine the impact of fertility drugs on ovarian cancer risk shows little evidence of a link.

Article Date: 2.4.2009
Blue Light Kills MRSA
Blue light -- not including dangerous UV frequencies -- kills MRSA, the multidrug-resistant staph superbug, a study shows.

Article Date: 2.4.2009
RSV: Winter Virus Common Cause of Illness
More than 2 million young children require medical treatment for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) every year, yet most never receive a confirmed diagnosis, new research shows.

Article Date: 2.4.2009
Menopause Hormone Therapy: 'Safe' Time?
Two new studies gauge breast cancer risk from hormone replacement therapy.

Article Date: 2.4.2009
Obama Signs Kids' Health Insurance Bill
President Barack Obama signed a bill that adds an estimated 4 million children to government-sponsored health insurance coverage.

Article Date: 2.3.2009
Psoriasis Ointment Gets FDA Approval
A new topical psoriasis treatment, Vectical ointment, is the first FDA-approved drug to contain calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D3.

Article Date: 2.3.2009
Higher Altitude, Better Dialysis Outcome?
People on dialysis who live at higher altitudes have a significantly lower rate of death than those who live near sea level, a new study says.

Article Date: 2.3.2009
Radiation From Cardiac CT Scans Varies
Radiation doses from CT scans used to diagnose heart and vascular disease vary widely, and they could be reduced significantly if strategies for minimizing exposure were more widely followed, a new study shows.

Article Date: 2.3.2009
Mushrooms Cut Grapefruit/Drug Effect
Grapefruit juice contains compounds that change the way drugs work in the body, but a mash of edible mushrooms pulls these compounds out of the juice.

Article Date: 2.3.2009
Heart Rate Predicts Women's Heart Risk
A woman's heart rate taken when at rest is a good predictor of her heart attack risk, a new study shows.

Article Date: 2.2.2009
Kids Who Take Vitamins May Not Need Them
About one-third of American children and teens have taken supplemental vitamins in the past month, and most don't need them, according to a new study.

Article Date: 2.2.2009
Higher Education, Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
Having more education reduces risk of Alzheimer’s disease but doesn’t slow memory loss once it starts, says a new study.

Article Date: 2.2.2009
Mental Illness and Violence: A Link?
When mental illness is combined with other risk factors such as substance abuse, it increases the risk of violence, a new study shows.

Article Date: 2.2.2009
Hormone Linked to Postpartum Depression
A study shows that blood levels of the hormone pCRH in pregnant women may help predict postpartum depression.

Article Date: 2.2.2009
Insulin May Protect Mind, Memory
Insulin may slow or prevent Alzheimer's-related memory loss, a finding that fuels existing theories that Alzheimer's disease may be due to an unknown type of diabetes.

Article Date: 2.2.2009
Enoki Mushrooms Recalled Because of Listeria
Phillips Mushroom Farms of Kennet Square, Pa., is recalling 3.5 ounce, 4 ounce, and 1 pound packages of enoki mushrooms because they may be contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes.

Article Date: 1.30.2009
More to Fingerprints Than Catching Crooks
Fingerprints didn't evolve to help cops catch crooks, but the intricate swirls on our fingers likely developed as filters to help us process information we get from touch, a new study shows.

Article Date: 1.30.2009
Diabetes Can Double Odds of Alzheimer’s
Diabetes increases the risk of Alzheimer’s and other kinds of dementia, according to a new report.

Article Date: 1.30.2009
Salmonella Peanut Recalls: Expect More
More recalls and a criminal investigation are the latest news in the salmonella outbreak linked to the Peanut Corporation of America's processing plant in Blakely, Ga.

Article Date: 1.30.2009
FDA Panel Urges Ban of a Pain Drug
An FDA advisory panel narrowly voted to recommend that a popular pain drug used in dozens of products should be pulled from the market.

Article Date: 1.29.2009
Study Suggests Preemie, Autism Link
There is growing evidence linking very premature birth to a dramatic increase in autism risk, but more study is needed to confirm the association.

Article Date: 1.29.2009
Dental Treatments Don’t Stop Preterm Births
Treating gum disease during pregnancy has not proven to be an effective strategy for preventing preterm births.

Article Date: 1.29.2009
Home Repair Raises Lead Levels in Kids
Repair, renovation, and painting of older homes can raise lead in the blood of children living in such environments to dangerous levels, the CDC says.

Article Date: 1.29.2009
St. Louis a Challenge for Asthma Sufferers
St. Louis has been ranked No. 1 by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America as the "most challenging" place in America to live for people with asthma.

Article Date: 1.28.2009
FDA OKs First Overactive Bladder Gel Gelnique
The FDA has approved Gelnique, the first and only topical gel to treat overactive bladder.

Article Date: 1.28.2009
Sleep Is Sweet for Happily Married Women
Having a happy marriage doesn't just make it easier to get through the day. It might also help women sleep better at night.

Article Date: 1.28.2009
Bisphenol A May Linger in Body
Study: The body may take longer to clear the plastics chemical bisphenol A than previously thought. BPA is banned from baby bottles in Canada but not in the U.S.

Article Date: 1.28.2009
Weight Loss May Reduce Incontinence
For obese and overweight women, losing weight can dramatically reduce episodes of incontinence, according to a new study.

Article Date: 1.28.2009
Kidney Donors’ Life Spans Not Shortened
Giving up a kidney doesn’t reduce survival rates of donors, a new study says. What’s more, a report in the New England Journal of Medicine says the risk of end-stage renal disease is not increased in kidney donors.

Article Date: 1.28.2009
Common Chemicals May Affect Fertility
Exposure to a type of chemical found in everyday items such as clothing, carpets, and food packaging may be adversely affecting women's fertility, delaying the time it takes them to become pregnant, according to a new study.

Article Date: 1.28.2009
Salmonella Peanut Butter Recall Expands
The peanut butter product recall is growing yet again, according to FDA and CDC officials, who are alerting consumers that additional products are expected to be recalled in the coming days.

Article Date: 1.27.2009
Drug May Combat Frailty in Older Adults
A drug being studied at Duke University Medical Center boosts production of growth hormone and improves lean muscle mass in older adults, researchers say.

Article Date: 1.27.2009
Many Childhood Cancer Survivors Skip Breast Cancer Screenings
Women who received chest radiation therapy for a childhood cancer have a significantly higher risk for breast cancer at a younger age, but many do not undergo the recommended screenings.

Article Date: 1.27.2009
Mercury in High Fructose Corn Syrup?
Some foods and drinks rich in high-fructose corn syrup may contain detectable levels of mercury, a new report shows.

Article Date: 1.27.2009
Masturbation and Prostate Cancer Risk
Frequent masturbation is a sign of higher prostate cancer risk in younger men, but a sign of lower risk in older men, a U.K. study shows.

Article Date: 1.27.2009
Brief, Rigorous Exercise Cuts Diabetes Risk
Rigorous exercise of short duration apparently can have a significant impact on the body’s ability to process sugars and fight diabetes, a new study says.

Article Date: 1.27.2009
More Salmonella Peanut Butter Recalls Coming
FDA officials encourage consumers to keep checking the list of peanut butter products recalled due to the salmonella outbreak because the list is likely to grow.

Article Date: 1.26.2009
ADHD Drugs: Hallucinations Not Uncommon
Treatment-related hallucinations and other psychotic symptoms are not uncommon among children taking ADHD drugs, according to a report from the FDA.

Article Date: 1.26.2009
Infant Suffocation Deaths Are Rising
Rates of infant mortality due to accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed have quadrupled since 1984, a new study shows.

Article Date: 1.26.2009
Remove Second Breast to Prevent Cancer?
Researchers study breast cancer patients' decision to get contralateral proplylactic mastectomy.

Article Date: 1.26.2009
Fracture Risk From Loop Diuretics Small
Lasix and similar diuretic drugs that are widely prescribed for heart failure do not significantly raise the risk for bone fractures, new research shows.

Article Date: 1.26.2009
Fewer Calories, Better Memory?
Cutting calories may help older adults better remember items on a grocery list or the name of someone they just met, a study shows.

Article Date: 1.26.2009
Expert Panel: Omega-6 Won't Hurt Heart
In a scientific advisory, an American Heart Association panel notes that there is little credible evidence that omega-6 fatty acids promote inflammation and increase cardiovascular risk.

Article Date: 1.23.2009
Household Cleaning Bad for Asthma?
A new study shows that household cleaning increases respiratory symptoms in women with asthma.

Article Date: 1.23.2009
Sepsis Threatens Brazilian Model's Life
Mariana Bridi da Costa, a 20-year-old Brazilian model who has participated in international beauty competitions, is in a hospital in Brazil with a life-threatening infection.

Article Date: 1.23.2009
Hib Outbreak Kills Unvaccinated Child
A Hib meningitis outbreak has killed one Minnesota infant and sickened four others. The CDC urges parents to be sure small kids have had their basic Hib shots.

Article Date: 1.23.2009
1st Human Embryonic Stem Cell Study Set
The FDA has OK'd the first embryonic stem cell studyl. Geron Corp. will test its OPC1 cells in 10 patients completely paralyzed by recent spinal cord injuries.

Article Date: 1.22.2009
Salt May Restrict Blood Flow to Heart
Reducing the salt in your diet can help lower your blood pressure, but it may also lower your risk for having a heart attack or stroke in another important way.

Article Date: 1.22.2009
Smoking Linked to More Than Lung Cancer
A new study shows that tobacco smoke -- including secondhand smoke -- may contribute to non-lung cancers more than previously thought.

Article Date: 1.22.2009
Baby Chicks Crawling With Salmonella
CDC: People who get baby chicks -- as Easter pets or for meat and eggs -- can get salmonella, too. In 2007-2008, chick outbreaks sickened more than 200 people across the U.S.

Article Date: 1.21.2009
Blueberries May Shrink Tumors in Babies
Substances found in blueberries may inhibit the growth of blood vessel tumors of infants and children, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 1.21.2009
Vaginal Treatment Prevents Herpes
Small anti-herpes RNA molecules applied to the vagina protect mice against new herpes infections for 1 week. It's hoped a similar strategy will work for HIV.

Article Date: 1.21.2009
Saliva Test for Diabetes, Prediabetes
Researchers are working on a saliva test to spot prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Article Date: 1.21.2009
Life Expectancy Up, Thanks to Cleaner Air
Steps to curb air pollution in the United States are helping to dramatically increase average life spans, a new study says.

Article Date: 1.21.2009
Peanut Butter Salmonella Outbreak Rages On
CDC: Consumers sickened in the ongoing salmonella outbreak ate contaminated peanut butter crackers, while King Nut peanut butter caused cases in institutions.

Article Date: 1.21.2009
Salmonella Factoids
To put the salmonella peanut butter outbreak into perspective, WebMD lists some salmonella factoids. Example: About 1.2 million Americans get salmonella each year.

Article Date: 1.20.2009
Peanut Butter Product Recall List Grows
The list of recalled products containing peanut butter continues to grow in the wake of the salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 475 people in 43 states and Canada.

Article Date: 1.20.2009
Hunger Control: Women the Weaker Sex?
Hungry women can't control their desire for food as well as hungry men can, a brain-imaging study suggests.

Article Date: 1.20.2009
GERD Procedures Ditch Scalpels
Researchers report promising results for new procedures to treat GERD without making any surgical incisions in the skin.

Article Date: 1.20.2009
MRSA Infections in Kids on the Rise
There has been an "alarming rise" in antibiotic-resistant head and neck infections in young children in recent years, researchers from Emory University in Atlanta report.

Article Date: 1.20.2009
Medication for Anxiety Helps Older Adults
Medication for anxiety is "modestly beneficial" for very anxious older adults, according to a new study, but typically takes four weeks or so to work.

Article Date: 1.20.2009
Dementia Rarer in Calm, Outgoing People
Developing dementia may be almost half as likely in older adults who are calm and enjoy socializing, compared to their peers who are stressed and isolated, a Swedish study shows.

Article Date: 1.20.2009
Sen. Ted Kennedy Falls Ill at Lunch
Sen. Ted Kennedy, who has brain cancer, suffered a seizure at an inaugural luncheon in Washington, D.C.

Article Date: 1.20.2009
Ted Kennedy Has Seizure at Inaugural Luncheon
Sen. Ted Kennedy, who has brain cancer, suffered a seizure at an inaugural luncheon in Washington, D.C.

Article Date: 1.17.2009
Salmonella: Not Just Peanut Butter?
The ongoing salmonella outbreak linked to six deaths may be associated with peanut-containing products besides peanut butter. Kellogg recalls 16 products.

Article Date: 1.17.2009
FDA, CDC: Don't Eat Products Containing Peanut Butter
The ongoing salmonella outbreak linked to six deaths may be associated with peanut-containing products besides peanut butter. Kellogg recalls 16 products.

Article Date: 1.17.2009
FDA, CDC: Don't Eat Peanut Butter Products
The ongoing salmonella outbreak linked to six deaths may be associated with peanut-containing products besides peanut butter. Kellogg recalls 16 products.

Article Date: 1.16.2009
Desire, Confidence Are Keys to Fitness
People who have a desire to exercise and who are confident that they can are more likely to engage in physical fitness activities than those who lack motivation, or have poor self-perception, a new Canadian study shows.

Article Date: 1.16.2009
Synthetic HDL Cholesterol in the Works
Researchers have developed a synthetic form of HDL "good" cholesterol, which they hope will one day lead to a treatment for the prevention of heart attacks and strokes.

Article Date: 1.16.2009
Coffee Strong Enough to Ward Off Dementia?
Drinking coffee in moderate amounts during middle age may reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in the elderly, a tantalizing new study says.

Article Date: 1.15.2009
'Concrete' Ways to Beat Procrastination
A study shows a "concrete" approach to a task can help overcome the tendency to procrastinate.

Article Date: 1.15.2009
Kellogg: Don't Eat Peanut Butter Crackers
The Kellogg Company has placed a precautionary hold on several Austin and Keebler brand peanut butter crackers because of an ongoing salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter.

Article Date: 1.15.2009
Oprah and Bioidentical Hormones: FAQ
Oprah Winfrey says menopause caught her "off guard" and that she's taking bioidentical hormones that have made a big improvement in how she feels.

Article Date: 1.15.2009
FDA OKs Fibromyalgia Drug Savella
The FDA has approved a new drug called Savella for the management of fibromyalgia.

Article Date: 1.15.2009
Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder: Gene Link?
The largest study ever to track bipolar disorder and schizophrenia within families offers evidence that the two psychiatric disorders share a common genetic cause.

Article Date: 1.15.2009
Moms Help Moms Duck Postpartum Depression
Phone calls from volunteer mothers who overcame postpartum depression prevent depressive symptoms in at-risk mothers, a Canadian study shows.

Article Date: 1.14.2009
Rheumatoid Arthritis Tougher on Women?
Rheumatoid arthritis may not only be more common among women than men, it may also take a tougher toll on women, a new study shows.

Article Date: 1.14.2009
Newer Antipsychotics Risky for Heart
People who use newer antipsychotic drugs are twice as likely as those who don’t use any antipsychotics to have sudden cardiac death.

Article Date: 1.14.2009
New Estimates for IVF Live Birth Rates
Although many statistics on in vitro fertilization focus on the number of resulting pregnancies, a new study sheds light on the likelihood of IVF resulting in a live birth.

Article Date: 1.14.2009
Is Mom's Diet a Key to Her Baby's Sex?
A woman who eats breakfast cereal every day around the time of conception is not more likely to deliver a boy than a girl, contrary to the findings of a study published last year, say U.S. researchers.

Article Date: 1.14.2009
Steve Jobs Taking Medical Leave of Absence
Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, says his health issues are "more complex" than he originally thought, so he is taking a medical leave of absence until the end of June.

Article Date: 1.13.2009
Vicks VapoRub Misuse May Hurt Kids
An 18-month-old girl was hospitalized with breathing trouble after her grandparents put Vicks VapoRub under her nose. Whether the product was the cause is controversial.

Article Date: 1.13.2009
STD Trends: Chlamydia, Syphilis Rising
Chlamydia and syphilis are on the rise and gonorrhea is holding steady, according to the CDC's latest report on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Article Date: 1.13.2009
No Link Between Cell Phone, Eye Cancer
Talking on your cell phone does not increase your chances of getting melanoma of the eye, according to a new study.

Article Date: 1.13.2009
Antidepressants Help Treat Fibromyalgia
Certain antidepressants can be effective treatments for fibromyalgia, but it is not clear if they are good choices for long-term use, new research shows.

Article Date: 1.13.2009
Gender Gap in Heart Care Extends to 911
Women who call 911 with cardiac complaints are about 50% more likely than men to experience delays getting to the hospital after an ambulance arrives, new research shows.

Article Date: 1.13.2009
Genetic Clues to Cancer Risk From GERD
Researchers say they are a step closer to developing a genetic test to predict which people with acid reflux will develop esophageal cancer.

Article Date: 1.13.2009
More May Benefit From Cholesterol Drugs
Eight out of 10 middle-aged and older Americans may benefit from treatment with cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, a new analysis suggests.

Article Date: 1.12.2009
Kids With Chronic Illnesses Stay Active
Children with chronic diseases often don't see themselves as too sick to take part in physical activity, and that's good, a new study shows.

Article Date: 1.12.2009
Good Night’s Sleep Puts Colds to Bed
Sleeping less than 7 hours may give you a threefold increased risk of catching a cold compared to getting at least 8 hours of sleep.

Article Date: 1.12.2009
High Blood Pressure Climbs in Winter
Dropping temperatures in winter may cause an unhealthy rise in high blood pressure among the elderly, according to a new study linking cooler temperatures with higher blood pressure.

Article Date: 1.9.2009
Too Much Overtime Takes Mental Toll
A new study that productivity-obsessed bosses might not like has found that middle aged people who labor for very long hours have lower scores on mental function tests.

Article Date: 1.9.2009
Spouses Share Risks for Heart Disease
A new study shows that if one spouse is at risk for cardiac disease, the other spouse is more likely to share some of the risks, such as smoking and high body mass index.

Article Date: 1.9.2009
Light on Sleep, Heavy on Snacks?
Skimping on sleep may lead to more nighttime snacking, new research shows.

Article Date: 1.9.2009
Patrick Swayze Hospitalized With Pneumonia
Actor Patrick Swayze, who has stage IV pancreatic cancer, has checked himself into a hospital for observation because he has pneumonia.

Article Date: 1.9.2009
Treating Bipolar Depression
WebMD discusses treating bipolar depression. Learn all about bipolar depression and how this mood disorder is treated with medications and talk therapy.

Article Date: 1.8.2009
Focus Shifts for Long-Term Diabetes
People with longstanding diabetes should focus on lowering blood pressure and cholesterol rather than intensive blood sugar control, recent studies suggest.

Article Date: 1.8.2009
Melanoma Increase Is Real
The increase in the potentially deadly skin cancer melanoma that has occurred over the last several decades can't be linked just to better screening and earlier detection of the cancer, according to a new study.

Article Date: 1.8.2009
Saliva Test for Autism in the Works
Certain compounds in saliva are different in some -- but not all -- children with autism spectrum disorders, Italian researchers report.

Article Date: 1.8.2009
Nicotine Gum OK for Gradual Quitters
Cigarette smokers who try to quit gradually rather than giving up smoking cold turkey can safely use nicotine-replacement gum, a new study shows.

Article Date: 1.8.2009
Flawed Results on Some Vitamin D Tests
Quest Diagnostics, a company that performs lab tests for patients nationwide, says some of the vitamin D tests it conducted in 2007 and part of 2008 yielded incorrect results.

Article Date: 1.8.2009
Autism Cases on the Rise
Broader, earlier diagnosis of autism can't explain most of California's eightfold increase in autism cases -- suggesting that environmental factors are involved.

Article Date: 1.7.2009
Teen Birth Rates on the Rise
The birth rate for teens rose in more than half the states in the country in 2006, with the biggest increases coming in the South and Southwest, new research says.

Article Date: 1.7.2009
Child's Death Is 1st of Flu Season
A Minnesota child was the first flu-related pediatric death of the 2008-9 flu season, the CDC reports. There's still time to get the vaccine: Peak season is yet to come.

Article Date: 1.7.2009
Patrick Swayze Opens Up About Pancreatic Cancer
Patrick Swayze has tried an experimental drug as part of his pancreatic cancer treatment and he says he's not giving up despite grim odds.

Article Date: 1.7.2009
Salmonella Outbreak Hits 42 States
An ongoing salmonella outbreak has sickened 388 people in 42 states, according to the CDC.

Article Date: 1.7.2009
Early Planned C-Sections Put Baby at Risk
More than a third of babies born by planned, repeat C-section in the U.S. are delivered before 39 weeks gestation, and these babies are at increased risk for birth-related health problems as a result, a study shows.

Article Date: 1.7.2009
Child's Death Is First of Flu Season
A Minnesota child was the first flu-related pediatric death of the 2008-9 flu season, the CDC reports. There's still time to get the vaccine: Peak season is yet to come.

Article Date: 1.6.2009
Health Spending Slows, but Will It Last?
The United States spent $2.2 trillion on health care in 2007, a record despite a substantial slowdown in the growth of medical costs, according to federal data released Tuesday.

Article Date: 1.6.2009
U.S. Daredevils Admit Risky Business
Consumer Reports: Americans' favorite risks are fast driving, cell-phone use while driving, mowing/blowing without ear protection, and helmet-free bicycling.

Article Date: 1.6.2009
Garlic's Cancer Benefits Challenged
More research is needed before garlic can be touted as a way to lower the risk of some types of cancer, according to a new review of studies on the issue.

Article Date: 1.6.2009
Brain Device May Ease Parkinson's
Deep brain stimulation may be more helpful than other treatments for advanced Parkinson's disease, but it's also riskier, a new study shows.

Article Date: 1.6.2009
Out-of-Pocket Medical Spending Up
Americans paid 39% more out of pocket to care for their chronic medical conditions in 2005 than in 1996, experts note in the journal Health Affairs.

Article Date: 1.6.2009
Food, Cosmetic Labels to Note Dye Derived From Bug
The FDA has ordered foods and cosmetics to note the color additives carmine and cochineal extract on ingredient lists starting in 2011.

Article Date: 1.5.2009
Walk to Ward Off Age-Related Weight Gain
Walking as little as a half hour a day may keep the extra pounds from adding up as you get older.

Article Date: 1.5.2009
Diabetes Slows Brain Function
Even mild type 2 diabetes, well controlled, slows mental function. The effect appears early but remains stable, at least while diabetes remains mild, a Canadian study shows.

Article Date: 1.5.2009
Kawasaki Disease: No Link to Travolta Death
Jett Travolta's childhood brush with Kawasaki disease is highly unlikely to have caused the seizures that apparently led to his death, a Kawasaki expert tells WebMD.

Article Date: 1.5.2009
Bulimia Tied to Brain Differences
Women with bulimia nervosa may particularly impulsive because of their brain activity patterns, a new study shows.

Article Date: 1.5.2009
CFS Linked to Childhood Trauma
Experiencing serious trauma during childhood may increase a person's risk for developing chronic fatigue syndrome later in life, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 1.5.2009
Steve Jobs' Hormonal Imbalance: FAQ
Steve Jobs today posted a letter on the Apple web site stating that he has a "hormonal imbalance" that caused him to lose weight throughout 2008, and that he's being treated and staying on the job as Apple's CEO.

Article Date: 1.2.2009
Which Kids Need Antidepressants?
Medication helps depressed kids -- but only those whose symptoms are severe enough to warrant antidepressant treatment, an analysis of clinical trial data suggests.

Article Date: 1.2.2009
Women Warned: Eat Less or Weigh More
A three-year study shows that middle-aged women who don't try to eat less are 2.4 times more likely to gain over 6.6 pounds than those who try to cut calories.

Article Date: 1.2.2009
Fosamax: Higher Risk of Jawbone Death?
USC study: 4% of patients on Fosamax -- but none not taking Merck's bone-loss drug -- had jaw osteonecrosis after tooth extraction. Merck says the study is flawed.

Article Date: 12.31.2008
New Year's Champagne Corks Can Hurt Eyes
Ophthalmologist Andrew Iwach shares tips on the safe way to open champagne bottles and avoiding eye damage from flying corks.

Article Date: 12.31.2008
Grape Seed Extract May Fight Leukemia
Grape seed extract may have potential in curbing leukemia, new research shows.

Article Date: 12.31.2008
Medication Errors Common in Chemo Treatments
A new study shows that medication errors are common among children and adults taking chemotherapy drugs at home or in outpatient clinics.

Article Date: 12.31.2008
Osteoporosis Drugs Work, but How?
A new study shows Fosamax is effective in treating osteoporosis, but may not work the way experts believed.

Article Date: 12.30.2008
High Blood Sugar Linked to Memory Loss
Rising blood sugar appears to be a factor in age-related memory decline, new research shows.

Article Date: 12.30.2008
Phosphates May Raise Lung Cancer Risk
New research suggests a possible link between lung cancer risk and phosphate.

Article Date: 12.30.2008
Supplements May Not Cut Cancer Risk
Taking vitamin C, vitamin E, or beta-carotene supplements may not cut cancer risk, researchers report.

Article Date: 12.29.2008
Alternative Vaccine Schedule Stirs Debate
An article in a medical journal is sharply critical of a popular book that offers an alternative schedule of children's vaccines.

Article Date: 12.29.2008
Facial Expressions Hardwired
Spontaneous facial expressions come naturally; they aren't learned by watching other people, new research shows.

Article Date: 12.29.2008
Virginity Pledge Doesn’t Stop Teen Sex
Teenagers who take virginity pledges are no less sexually active than other teens, according to a new study.

Article Date: 12.29.2008
Surgery Reverses Type 2 Diabetes in Teens
A popular type of weight loss surgery among adults may reverse the course of type 2 diabetes in extremely obese adolescents.

Article Date: 12.29.2008
Genes Made 1918 Spanish Flu Deadly
Scientists have identified genes that made the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 especially deadly. It's a discovery that may prove useful if another flu pandemic breaks out.

Article Date: 12.26.2008
Egg Donation: Most Donors Satisfied
Most women who donate their eggs at fertility clinics look back at their egg donation experience with satisfaction -- but others express physical and psychological concerns, researchers report.

Article Date: 12.26.2008
Pets Comfort College Students
Pets may be a source of stress relief, as well as companionship, for college students, a new study shows.

Article Date: 12.24.2008
Some Boomers Edgy on Health Care Costs
Health care costs are daunting to nearly a fifth of the people who took part in a recent AARP survey.

Article Date: 12.24.2008
Child Anxiety: Therapy Plus Zoloft Best
Cognitive behavior therapy and Zoloft are effective treatments for childhood anxiety disorders -- but the combination works best, a government-funded study finds.

Article Date: 12.24.2008
Frostbite Treatment and Prevention: FAQ
An expert offers tips for preventing and treating frostbite.

Article Date: 12.23.2008
G&J Cocoa Recalled Because of Melamine
A Canadian company, Dorsey Marketing Inc. (DMI), is recalling certain Gourmet Market cocoa products sold at Big Lots and Shopko stores nationwide because they may contain melamine, a chemical that can cause kidney disease.

Article Date: 12.23.2008
FDA Calls Diet Coke Plus 'Misbranded'
In a warning letter to Coca-Cola, the FDA says that Diet Coke Plus is "misbranded." Coca-Cola disagrees. No health risks involved.

Article Date: 12.23.2008
Popularity Gene Found?
Male college students carrying a "popularity gene" are rated most popular by their peers. The gene variant is linked to rule breaking, a Michigan State study suggests.

Article Date: 12.23.2008
Older Americans Take Risky Drug Combos
A new survey suggests that one in 25, or 2.2 million, older Americans are taking drug -- or drug and supplement -- combinations that are potentially risky.

Article Date: 12.23.2008
Vitamin D Deficiency Boosts C-Section Risk
Vitamin D deficiency is common in pregnant women, and it may lead to an increased risk for cesarean delivery, early research suggests.

Article Date: 12.23.2008
Sleep Longer, Help Your Heart
Getting an extra hour of sleep may cut your risk of developing coronary artery calcification, researchers report

Article Date: 12.22.2008
12 Ways to Keep the Holidays Safe
The American College of Emergency Physicians offers safety tips about decorations, sledding and opening gifts.

Article Date: 12.22.2008
11 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Santa
Santa gets plenty of milk and cookies on Christmas Eve. Here are 11 other gift ideas for him.

Article Date: 12.22.2008
Michael Jackson's Reported Lung Disease: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Pop superstar Michael Jackson may need a lung transplant due to a genetic condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, according to media reports.

Article Date: 12.22.2008
Youth Sports Build Strong Bones for Life
A new study shows older women who participated in weight-bearing activities like running, volleyball and tennis during adolescence have stronger bones later in life those women who didn’t play sports or did only non-weight bearing exercise like swimming.

Article Date: 12.19.2008
CDC Warns of Drug-Resistant Flu Bug
A flu bug now spreading in the U.S. is resistant to Tamiflu. The good news: Other flu drugs still work -- and the flu vaccine protects against the resistant virus, according to the CDC.

Article Date: 12.19.2008
Think Sex, Sneeze More?
Some sneezes may happen just by thinking about sex or having an orgasm, British doctors report.

Article Date: 12.19.2008
New IBS Guidelines Offer Treatment Ideas
New guidelines have been issued by the nation's gastroenterologists that are aimed at easing the abdominal pain, diarrhea, and other symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which afflicts millions of Americans.

Article Date: 12.19.2008
Tis’ the Season for Colorectal Screening?
Sending reminders for colorectal screening exams during the December holiday season or near individuals’ birthdays increases attendance, a new study shows.

Article Date: 12.19.2008
'Tis the Season for Colorectal Screening?
Sending reminders for colorectal screening exams during the December holiday season or near individuals’ birthdays increases attendance, a new study shows.

Article Date: 12.19.2008
Controversy Over New 'Conscience' Rule
An 11th-hour ruling from the Bush administration gives health care workers, hospitals, and insurers more leeway to refuse health services for moral or religious reasons.

Article Date: 12.18.2008
Evenflo High Chair Recall Spurred by Injuries
Evenflo is recalling about 95,000 of its Majestic high chairs because of fall and choking hazards.

Article Date: 12.18.2008
Stevia Diet Drinks Coming to Market
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are set to launch the first diet drinks sweetened with stevia that have the FDA's blessing -- or at least its lack of objections.

Article Date: 12.18.2008
New Rating System for Nursing Homes
Federal officials unveiled a five-star rating system that for the first time ranks the quality of the nation's 15,800 nursing homes that participate in Medicare or Medicaid.

Article Date: 12.18.2008
Extra Virgin Olive Oil vs. Breast Cancer
Extra-virgin olive oil contains compounds that kill HER2-positive breast cancer cells. Not all of these compounds survive digestion, but some do.

Article Date: 12.18.2008
Sandwiches Make Woman Get Pacemaker
Doctors in England report on a woman with "swallowing syncope" who sometimes fainted when eating sandwiches.

Article Date: 12.18.2008
Jeremy Piven's High Mercury Count: FAQ
Actor Jeremy Piven is ending his role in the Broadway revival of the David Mamet play Speed the Plow after being diagnosed with a "high mercury count," according to his doctor.

Article Date: 12.17.2008
Stats Offer Snapshot of Americans' Health
CDC: 27% of Americans are obese, 21% smoke, 8% have diabetes, 4% have asthma, and 21% of us drink too much -- yet 66% report very good or excellent health.

Article Date: 12.17.2008
The Language of Intoxication, Straight Up
Researchers are finding that the language drinkers use to describe alcohol’s effects on them vary by gender.

Article Date: 12.17.2008
1st U.S. Face Transplant Patent Recovering
The woman who recently got the first face transplant in the U.S. is "doing well," her doctors at the Cleveland Clinic said.

Article Date: 12.17.2008
1st U.S. Face Transplant Patient Recovering
The woman who recently got the first face transplant in the U.S. is "doing well," her doctors at the Cleveland Clinic said.

Article Date: 12.17.2008
Metal Health: Head Banging Hurts
Violent, rhythmic head banging can cause brain injuries, possibly even stroke.

Article Date: 12.17.2008
The Truth About 6 Holiday Health Myths
Rachel Vreeman, MD, and Aaron Carroll, MD, debunk six holiday health myths.

Article Date: 12.17.2008
Snapshot Puts Americans' Health in Focus
CDC: 27% of Americans are obese, 21% smoke, 8% have diabetes, 4% have asthma, and 21% of us drink too much -- yet 66% report very good or excellent health.

Article Date: 12.16.2008
Top 10 Health News Stories of 2008
The benefits of vitamin D, the risks of belly fat, and the ongoing controversy about vaccines and autism – are among the top 10 health news stories of 2008, as chosen by the editors at WebMD.

Article Date: 12.16.2008
Elders Have Less Room for Bad Thoughts
Older people may be less likely to remember negative things because the brain works differently as it ages, according to new study.

Article Date: 12.16.2008
Top 10 Doc Stories of 2008: Medscape's Most Popular
A list of the top 10 news stories of 2008 on Medscape, WebMD's companion site for doctors.

Article Date: 12.16.2008
Top 10 Offbeat News Stories of 2008
A list of the top 10 offbeat WebMD news stories written by WebMD of 2008.

Article Date: 12.16.2008
Low-Glycemic Index Diet for Diabetes
Type 2 diabetic people who ate a low-glycemic-index diet had greater blood sugar control after six months than diabetic peple who followed another weight loss diet.

Article Date: 12.16.2008
Illicit Drugs Detected in Wastewater
Methamphetamine is the most common illicit drug found in U.S. wastewater, report scientists who've found a way to measure drug use on a citywide basis.

Article Date: 12.16.2008
Where Nature Is Deadliest in the U.S.
The South, especially in coastal areas, leads the nation in its nature-related death rate, Univ. of South Carolina researchers report.

Article Date: 12.15.2008
Fighting Colorectal Cancer in Blacks
Despite “unprecedented” progress in reducing both the incidence and death rates of colorectal cancer, the gap between African-Americans and whites is still widening, the American Cancer Society says in a new report.

Article Date: 12.15.2008
BP Spikes May Cloud Elders' Minds
As an elderly person's blood pressure gets high, his or her mental function gets worse, a study shows.

Article Date: 12.15.2008
Fat Hormone Linked to Psoriasis
People with the skin disease psoriasis may have a higher risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome thanks to the fat hormone leptin.

Article Date: 12.15.2008
Rates Coming Down for Heart Disease, Stroke Deaths
Death rates from stroke and coronary heart disease have dropped dramatically in the past decade, but despite repeated warnings to the public, risk factors for the dangerous conditions are still too high, the American Heart Association says.

Article Date: 12.15.2008
Laid Off? 10 Health Care Tips
Experts share their tips on dealing with health care if you're laid off.

Article Date: 12.15.2008
Advancing Prostate Cancer: Combo Treatment Best
For advancing prostate cancer that hasn't yet spread through the body, adding radiation to hormone therapy doubles survival, a Swedish study confirms.

Article Date: 12.15.2008
FDA OKs New Cholesterol Drug Trilipix
The FDA has approved a new drug called Triplix for use along with diet to lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol, lower triglycerides, and raise HDL ("good") cholesterol, according to Abbott, the drug company that makes Trillipix.

Article Date: 12.15.2008
2008's 12 Major Cancer Advances
New or improved treatments for leukemia and for lung, pancreatic, breast, and skin cancers are among ASCO's 12 top clinical cancer advances for 2008.

Article Date: 12.12.2008
Strategic Video Game May Sharpen Older Minds
Playing strategic video games may improve memory, reasoning, and other "executive" mental skills in older adults, new research shows.

Article Date: 12.12.2008
Hot Fitness Trends for 2009
A survey of fitness professionals predicts that boot camps, inexpensive fitness programs, and dance classes will reign in 2009.

Article Date: 12.12.2008
Healthier Holiday Cookie Recipes
Holiday cookies don't have to ruin your diet. Try these low-fat, healthy cookie recipes from "The Recipe Doctor."

Article Date: 12.12.2008
No-Carb Diets May Impair Memory
New research suggests that people who eliminate carbohydrates from their diets have worse memory skills in the short term.

Article Date: 12.12.2008
Gene Test Better Predicts Breast Cancer Risk
A new genetic test is much better at predicting breast cancer risk than the standard model, researchers report.

Article Date: 12.11.2008
Cutting Health Care Costs: Children's Care
A pediatrician shares eight tips on curbing children's medical costs.

Article Date: 12.11.2008
High-Fructose Corn Syrup’s Bad Rap Unfair?
A review of the research involving high-fructose corn syrup suggests the sweetener is no more likely to cause weight gain than other sugars.

Article Date: 12.11.2008
Black Box Warning for Bowel Prep Drugs
The prescription oral sodium phosphate drugs Visicol and OsmoPrep will get a "black box" warning about the risk of kidney injury.

Article Date: 12.11.2008
Bone Drug vs. Breast Cancer
Adding the bone-building drug Zometa to chemotherapy shrinks breast tumors better than chemo alone, researchers report.

Article Date: 12.11.2008
Brain Boosting FAQ: What You Must Know
Seven leading scientists and ethicists argue that brain-boosting drugs should be legal. Here's WebMD's FAQ.

Article Date: 12.11.2008
FDA Panel Urges Restrictions on 2 Asthma Drugs
An expert panel said Thursday that the benefits of two inhaler drugs, Serevent and Foradil, are not worth the risks and should no longer be used by themselves to treat asthma.

Article Date: 12.10.2008
Cutting Health Care Costs: Doctor Visits
Tips on curbing your personal spending on doctor visits and medical tests.

Article Date: 12.10.2008
12% of Kids Use Complementary/Alternative Medicine
Thirty-eight percent of adults and 12% of children use complementary and alternative medicine, new data from a nationwide government survey show.

Article Date: 12.10.2008
Celiac Disease, Type 1 Diabetes Linked
Celiac disease and type 1 diabetes have some genetic traits in common, and they may also share some causes, researchers report in the advance online edition of The New England Journal of Medicine.

Article Date: 12.10.2008
Got the Flu Shot? Half Say "Not"
More than half of U.S. adults have no intention of getting a flu shot this year, leaving them vulnerable to getting -- and spreading -- the disease.

Article Date: 12.10.2008
How the FTO Obesity Gene Works
A variation in the FTO gene linked to obesity appears to have more to do with eating a lot, rather than being less active, a Scottish study shows.

Article Date: 12.10.2008
Got the Flu Shot? Half Say 'No'
More than half of U.S. adults have no intention of getting a flu shot this year, leaving them vulnerable to getting -- and spreading -- the disease.

Article Date: 12.9.2008
Dementia Death Statistics Underestimated?
Dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease, often doesn't get noted on death certificates, which may lead to an underestimate of how deadly those conditions are, according to a letter published in The Journal of the American Medical Association.

Article Date: 12.9.2008
Dieters Lose Weight When Reward is Cash
Green stuff -- cash, not veggies -- may be the key to weight loss. Even small daily payoffs and penalties upped weight loss in a 16-week Wharton School/VA study.

Article Date: 12.9.2008
Global Cancer Deaths to Double by 2030
A new report projects that cancer deaths will double worldwide over the next two decades, largely due to increases in smoking and lifestyle-related cancers in low and middle-income countries.

Article Date: 12.9.2008
Cutting Drug Costs: 11 Dos and Don'ts
Tips on how to cut drug costs without compromising your health.

Article Date: 12.9.2008
FDA Panel Asks: Are Asthma Drugs Safe?
The FDA's expert panels on asthma, drug safety, and pediatrics vote this week on safety questions about asthma drugs Serevent, Symbicort, and Foradil.

Article Date: 12.9.2008
Cutting Health Care Costs: Drugs
Tips on how to cut drug costs without compromising your health.

Article Date: 12.8.2008
Breastfeeding Helps Moms Lose Weight
Breastfeeding helps new mothers shed their baby weight, according to a new study.

Article Date: 12.8.2008
Men’s Vitamin D Levels Dipped over Decades
Men may not be getting as much vitamin D as they did in the past, and that’s not good, a new study says.

Article Date: 12.8.2008
Half-Dose Flu Shots Work Best in Women
If there's another flu vaccine shortage, a half-dose flu shots might be enough for healthy, young adults -- especially if they're women.

Article Date: 12.8.2008
Deadliest Heart Attack Takes Toll on Women
Women hospitalized for the most serious type of heart attack are more than twice as likely to die as men, a new study shows.

Article Date: 12.8.2008
Metabolic Syndrome? Nuts!
High-heart-risk older adults who add 2 tablespoons per day of mixed nuts to the Mediterranean diet can reverse their metabolic syndrome, even though they don't lose weight.

Article Date: 12.5.2008
FDA Panel Eyes Eyelash-Boosting Drug Latisse
An FDA advisory panel today weighs the use of the glaucoma drug Lumigan to promote longer, thicker, darker eyelashes.

Article Date: 12.5.2008
New Study Sheds Light on Working Nights
Night-shift workers of the world, wake up. A new study provides some tips that might ultimately keep you more alert on the job and help you sleep better when you’re off.

Article Date: 12.5.2008
Hand Sanitizer Cuts MRSA Risk
Each dab of alcohol hand sanitizer used in British hospitals lowered multidrug-resistant staph (MRSA) infection rates by 1%, a UK study shows.

Article Date: 12.5.2008
FDA Panel Ayes Eyelash-Boosting Drug
An FDA advisory panel today recommended the use of the glaucoma drug Lumigan to promote longer, thicker, darker eyelashes.

Article Date: 12.4.2008
Who Gets Enough Exercise, Who Doesn't?
CDC: Under new, less strict exercise guidelines, 2/3 of Americans are "physically active" -- but only half of Americans would have met the older exercise guideline.

Article Date: 12.4.2008
Unused Embryos Vex Infertility Patients
Couples who have unused and unwanted frozen embryos as a result of infertility treatment often feel conflicted about what to do with them, with disposal and donation frequently seen as unacceptable options.

Article Date: 12.4.2008
Poor Mental Health, Asthma Risk Linked?
A new study hints at a possible link between poor mental health and the odds of having asthma.

Article Date: 12.4.2008
Happiness is Contagious
New research from Harvard Medical School and the University of California-San Diego suggests that happiness is influenced not only by the people you know, but by the people they know.

Article Date: 12.3.2008
FDA, WebMD Announce Partnership
In the first such partnership, the FDA will publish health alerts, safety information, and polls on WebMD's web site and magazine.

Article Date: 12.3.2008
Severe Self-Injury a Threat to Teens
The angst of adolescence has propelled disturbed teens to graduate from self-cutting to a more severe form of self-injury in which they literally jam paper clips, stables, pencil lead, and other objects into their body, researchers say.

Article Date: 12.3.2008
Report: Vermont Is Healthiest State
Vermont is the healthiest state and Louisiana has the longest way to go, according to the 2008 America's Health Rankings.

Article Date: 12.3.2008
Melatonin-Like Drug May Cut Jet Lag
Researchers report that an experimental drug called tasimelteon, which acts like the hormone melatonin, may take the edge off of jet lag.

Article Date: 12.2.2008
Rising Costs Affect Women's Health
Almost half of women surveyed in a national poll said they had failed to seek health care for themselves or their families over the previous year because the cost was too high.

Article Date: 12.2.2008
New Breast Cancer Scan Cuts False Alarms
A new type of scan may cut down on the number of false alarms associated with currently used techniques for spotting breast cancer, researchers report.

Article Date: 12.2.2008
Top 11 Reasons for Fast Food's Popularity
Speed. That's the top reason nearly 600 adults and teens cited for frequently eating fast food in a new study. Nutrition and fun ranked last.

Article Date: 12.2.2008
Study: Generic Heart Drugs Just as Good
A new study shows that brand-name drugs that treat heart disease aren't better than their FDA-approved generic equivalents.

Article Date: 12.2.2008
Virtual Colonoscopy Can Spot Osteoporosis
Virtual colonoscopy -- colon cancer screening via CT scans -- can also be used to screen people for the bone disorder osteoporosis, researchers report.

Article Date: 12.1.2008
Cell Phone Chats Are Risky for Drivers
A new study shows that drivers make more mistakes when talking on cell phones than they do when talking to other passengers.

Article Date: 12.1.2008
Doctors: Test All Patients Over 13 for HIV
Doctors should routinely offer all their patients over age 13 a blood test to screen for the HIV virus that causes AIDS, the American College of Physicians urges in new guidelines.

Article Date: 12.1.2008
Epilepsy Drug, Pregnancy Up Autism Risk
Women who take the epilepsy drug valproate while pregnant may increase their child's risk of autism, a new study shows.

Article Date: 12.1.2008
Too Little Vitamin D Puts Heart at Risk
Getting too little vitamin D may be an underappreciated heart disease risk factor that's actually easy to fix, studies suggest.

Article Date: 12.1.2008
Salt Lurks in Unsuspected Foods
Even if you never touch a salt shaker and steer clear of potato chips and french fries, you are probably eating more salt than you think and much more than is good for you, an investigation from Consumer Reports shows.

Article Date: 11.26.2008
Thanksgiving Calories, Without the Guilt
No matter how earnestly you resolve not to overindulge this Thanksgiving, you will probably eat more than you should. Just have a plan for getting back on track, experts suggest.

Article Date: 11.26.2008
FAQ: Melamine in U.S. Baby Formula
The FDA has reportedly found tiny, "trace" amounts of toxic melamine in some U.S. brands of powdered infant formula. Experts tell WebMD there's little if any cause for concern.

Article Date: 11.26.2008
CT Scans for Clogged Arteries? Not Yet
Newer CT scans are pretty good at detecting clogs in arteries -- but they aren't ready for prime time, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 11.25.2008
Group: Soft Plastic Toys Are Health Risk
A consumer watchdog group is urging parents to avoid buying soft plastic toys this holiday season because of a risk that they may contain toxic chemicals.

Article Date: 11.25.2008
Attend Religious Services, Live Longer
Women who regularly attend religious services may reduce their risk of death by about 20 percent, according to a new study.

Article Date: 11.25.2008
U.S. Cancer Deaths, New Cancers Drop
For the first time, both cancer rates and cancer deaths dropped in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society's 2008 annual report.

Article Date: 11.25.2008
Depression May Up Heart Attack Risk
Cardiac patients who are depressed are less likely to exercise, which increases their risk of a cardiac event such as a heart attack or heart failure, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 11.24.2008
Phone Helps Dieters Keep Pounds at Bay
Study finds that obese women from rural areas kept more weight off if they had telephone or in-person counseling after completing a weight loss program, when compared to a group that only got educational newsletters.

Article Date: 11.24.2008
Gasping Cardiac Patients Need CPR
Cardiac-arrest victims need CPR -- even if they're gasping for air, a study shows.

Article Date: 11.24.2008
New Gout Drug Gets FDA Panel Nod
Uloric should be the first new gout drug to be approved in over 40 years, an FDA expert panel recommends.

Article Date: 11.24.2008
Can Breast Cancer Disappear?
Some breast cancers may go away on their own, researchers speculate. But the American Cancer Society calls that conclusion a "leap in logic."

Article Date: 11.24.2008
'Off-Label' Drug Use Is Common
It is common for physicians to prescribe drugs for conditions they aren’t specifically approved for but in many cases there is not enough evidence to justify the practice, a new report concludes.

Article Date: 11.24.2008
Having a Bad Boss Is Bad for the Heart
People who consider their bosses to be unfair, arbitrary, inconsiderate, and generally deficient in managerial skills are at greater risk for having a heart disease event such as a heart attack, a new Swedish study shows.

Article Date: 11.21.2008
Fall Babies at Higher Risk for Asthma
A new study shows that babies born four months before the peak of winter virus season are more likely to develop childhood asthma than babies born at any other time of year.

Article Date: 11.21.2008
Uncertainty Is Powerful Stress Producer
In a newly published study, uncertainty was found to be far more stressful for highly neurotic people than dealing with a clearly negative outcome.

Article Date: 11.21.2008
Daschle Is Obama's Pick to Lead HHS
By selecting former Senator Tom Daschle (D-SD) to head the Department of Health and Human Services, President-Elect Barack Obama has found a point person for sweeping health-care reform who also shares his bipartisan — read realistic — approach to politics.

Article Date: 11.20.2008
Got a Complex Task? Study, Sleep on It
After learning complex skills, people perform those skills better after a night's sleep, a study using video games shows.

Article Date: 11.20.2008
Happy People Get the Big Picture
If you're in a bad mood, all you see is the task at hand. But in a good mood, you can see how the task fits into the grand scheme of things in your life.

Article Date: 11.20.2008
Hib Vaccine Shortage Extended
The current U.S. shortage of childhood Hib vaccine, cut off in December 2007, will continue at least until mid-2009, the CDC warns.

Article Date: 11.20.2008
Water Aerobics Reduces Pain in Childbirth
Water aerobics may help reduce the pain of childbirth. A new study shows that women who take classes during pregnancy are significantly less likely to ask for pain medication during delivery.

Article Date: 11.19.2008
Root Canal or Dental Implant?
Root canals and dental implants are equally successful, but implants may need more follow-up maintenance, a new study shows.

Article Date: 11.19.2008
1st Trachea Transplant From Stem Cells
Doctors in Europe have performed the first trachea transplant that hinges on the patient's own stem cells.

Article Date: 11.19.2008
Exercise: The Brain’s Fountain of Youth
Daily physical exercise begun no later than middle age fights age-related brain decline, mouse studies suggest.

Article Date: 11.19.2008
Genetic Screening May ID Diabetes Risk
Genetic screening can help identify people at risk for type 2 diabetes, but it adds little to traditional methods for determining risk, two new studies show.

Article Date: 11.19.2008
ADHD Drugs Don't Cause Genetic Damage
Ritalin, Adderall, and Concerta do not appear to cause genetic damage in children who take them for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new government-funded study concludes.

Article Date: 11.18.2008
Lean Cuisine Chicken Meals Recalled
Nestle Prepared Foods Company is recalling 879,565 pounds of frozen Lean Cuisine chicken meals that may contain small pieces of hard blue plastic.

Article Date: 11.18.2008
Broccoli May Help Smokers' Lungs
Smokers and former smokers who eat lots of broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables may be less likely than other smokers to develop lung cancer, new research shows.

Article Date: 11.18.2008
Canola Oil May Affect Breast Cancer Risk
Early research shows the type of oil a woman consumes during pregnancy could influence her daughter's breast cancer risk years later.

Article Date: 11.18.2008
Ginkgo Biloba Doesn’t Prevent Dementia
The largest and longest study ever to examine the use of ginkgo biloba for the prevention of Alzheimer’s and other dementias showed no evidence of effectiveness.

Article Date: 11.18.2008
Cancer Drug Avastin Raises Blood Clot Risk
The life-extending cancer drug Avastin raises the risk of dangerous blood clots by 33%, an analysis of clinical-trial data shows.

Article Date: 11.18.2008
FDA Panel: Toughen Dermal Filler Warnings
Dermal fillers injected to soften facial wrinkles should carry stronger and more specific warning labels about potential adverse effects, according to an FDA advisory panel.

Article Date: 11.17.2008
Family History Raises Breast Cancer Risk
Women with a strong family history of breast cancer who do not have genes associated with increased risk of the disease have a fourfold greater chance of developing it than the average woman, new research indicates.

Article Date: 11.17.2008
Healthiest U.S. City: Lincoln, Nebraska
The healthiest U.S. city is Lincoln, Neb. Huntington, W.V., is the least healthy city, the CDC's 2007 city-by-city data reveal.

Article Date: 11.17.2008
CDC: IVF May Boost Birth Defects Risk
The CDC reports that certain birth defects -- including heart valve problems and cleft lip/palate -- may be two to four times more common among babies conceived with assisted reproductive technology than babies conceived naturally.

Article Date: 11.17.2008
Activity, Sleep May Cut Cancer Risk
Physical activity may cut cancer risk, and sleeping at least 7 hours per night may maximize that benefit, new research shows.

Article Date: 11.17.2008
Indigo Ointment Relieves Psoriasis
A study shows 74% of patients had clearance or near clearance of psoriasis after 12 weeks' treatment with indigo naturalis ointment, a Chinese herbal remedy.

Article Date: 11.16.2008
Vitamin C, E Pills Fail to Prevent Cancer
Taking vitamin E and vitamin C supplements may not make cancer less likely, a new study shows.

Article Date: 11.14.2008
Celiac Disease: Faster Gluten Test
Scientists have developed a new test that could speed up identification of gluten, a trigger for people with celiac disease.

Article Date: 11.14.2008
Craving Chocolate? Take a Walk Instead
A new study shows that taking a brisk walk can cut down the urge to eat chocolate -- and may help curb cravings that can derail weight loss efforts.

Article Date: 11.14.2008
Keeping the Heat on Health Care Reform
Some members of Congress are pushing for quick action on health care reform when President-elect Barack Obama takes office next January.

Article Date: 11.13.2008
Joyful Music Helps the Heart
Listening to joyful music increases your blood flow by 26% -- as much as aerobic exercise, according to an American Heart Association report.

Article Date: 11.13.2008
HPV Vaccine Gardasil May Help Boys, Men
Gardasil, a vaccine against four strains of human papillomavirus (HPV), may help prevent genital warts in boys and men, a new study shows.

Article Date: 11.13.2008
Saturated Fats, Intestinal Cancer Linked
If you eat a lot of saturated fat, you may be more at risk for cancer of the small intestine, according to a new study.

Article Date: 11.13.2008
Smoking Rate Is Declining in U.S.
The percentage of Americans who smoke cigarettes has fallen below 20% for the first time since at least the mid-1960s, according to a new report.

Article Date: 11.13.2008
Peppermint Oil, Fiber Can Treat IBS
Largely overlooked, older remedies like peppermint oil and fiber are effective treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a review of the research shows.

Article Date: 11.12.2008
U.S. Gets 'D' for Premature Birth Rate
The U.S. gets a "D" for its premature birth rate, according to the March of Dimes.

Article Date: 11.12.2008
Hormone Creams Ease Menopause Symptoms
'Natural' hormone creams can help relieve hot flashes, night sweats, depression, and other symptoms of menopause, a new study suggests.

Article Date: 11.12.2008
8 Top Educational Kids' TV Shows Listed
A new report from the nonprofit group Children Now takes a dim view of most "educational/informational" TV programs for kids -- but it singles out eight programs that stand out from the pack.

Article Date: 11.12.2008
FDA: No Heart Rhythm Risk From Bone Drugs
The FDA today said it sees no proof that the bone drugs called bisphosphonates are linked to a heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation.

Article Date: 11.12.2008
Belly Fat Doubles Death Risk
Belly fat has been linked to an increased risk for heart disease and diabetes. Now an important new study links belly fat to early death.

Article Date: 11.12.2008
New OCD Treatment Helpful but Risky
Electrodes implanted deep in the brain reduce severe obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms -- but it's a risky procedure, a French study shows.

Article Date: 11.12.2008
Hypoallergenic Dogs and Dog Allergies: FAQ
An allergy and asthma doctor weighs in on the Obamas' search for a dog that won't trigger Malia Obama's dog allergies.

Article Date: 11.11.2008
Black Cohosh: Mixed Cancer Findings
Black cohosh, a supplement taken to ease menopausal symptoms, may have a mixed relationship with breast cancer, according to a study published in Cancer Research.

Article Date: 11.11.2008
Low Heart Disease Risk? Test May Show Otherwise
Some people who think they're at low risk for heart disease might be surprised about what a neck ultrasound could tell them about their hearts, new research shows.

Article Date: 11.11.2008
Vitamin D May Not Prevent Breast Cancer
Vitamin D supplements, taken at a dose of 400 international units per day, may not help prevent breast cancer in women after menopause, a new study shows.

Article Date: 11.11.2008
Fat Cravings May Start in Womb
Eating a high-fat diet during pregnancy may foster fat cravings that start in the womb and last into adulthood, according to researchers from The Rockefeller University.

Article Date: 11.11.2008
Allergy Shots to Lymph Nodes May Work Better
Allergy shots given directly to the lymph nodes may bring quicker allergy relief than traditional allergy shots, new research shows.

Article Date: 11.11.2008
Obese Kids Have Middle-Aged Arteries
The neck arteries of obese children and teens may have as much plaque buildup as 40-somethings, a study shows.

Article Date: 11.10.2008
Statin Benefits Patients With Low LDL Cholesterol
People with normal cholesterol, may benefit from treatment with cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, new research shows.

Article Date: 11.10.2008
Vitamins C and E Don't Cut Heart Risks
An eight-year study involving nearly 15,000 male physicians failed to show a benefit for vitamin C and E in preventing heart attacks or strokes.

Article Date: 11.10.2008
mp3 Headphones and Pacemakers Don't Mix
A study shows the magnets in the headphones of mp3 players may interfere with heart pacemakers or ICDs.

Article Date: 11.10.2008
Hibiscus Tea May Cut Blood Pressure
A study shows that drinking three cups a day of hibiscus tea can help lower high blood pressure.

Article Date: 11.10.2008
Crestor FAQ: New Benefits for Statins
Questions and answers about a study that shows the cholesterol-lowering drug Crestor may cut heart risk even when cholesterol levels are already low.

Article Date: 11.9.2008
Diabetes: Aspirin Heart Perk Questioned
Taking low-dose aspirin may not prevent diabetes patients from developing heart disease, new research shows.

Article Date: 11.7.2008
High Calorie Breakfast? Not So Fast
Breakfast eaters tend to get fewer calories per day overall, but high-calorie breakfasts are linked to poorer diet, researchers report.

Article Date: 11.7.2008
Yo-Yo Dieting: No Magic Solution
A new study shows that different diet compositions -- such as more fat or less fat, higher or lower glycemic index, and different levels of monounsaturated fatty acids -- don't affect a dieter's tendency to regain the weight.

Article Date: 11.7.2008
Weight Is Key to Protein Requirements
The amount of protein an adult needs to stay healthy is based on weight, not age, a study shows.

Article Date: 11.7.2008
Bottled Water: FAQ on Safety and Purity
Experts answer questions about the safety and purity of bottled water and how it compares to tap water.

Article Date: 11.6.2008
Diabetes Alert: ReliOn Insulin Syringes Recalled
People with diabetes who use ReliOn insulin syringes should check their syringe package due to an important recall.

Article Date: 11.6.2008
Migraines May Cut Breast Cancer Risk
Women who suffer from migraine headaches may be at significantly lower risk of developing breast cancer, a new study shows.

Article Date: 11.6.2008
Salmonella in Pet Food Sickens 8 More People
A rare strain of salmonella in dry pet food sickened at least eight people this year, in addition to the 71 people who fell ill last year, according to the CDC.

Article Date: 11.6.2008
Growth Hormone Therapy Ups Kids' Height
Treating abnormally short children with growth hormone can increase their adult height, even in if they are not found to be growth-hormone deficient, according to a team of Swedish researchers who followed children for 20 years.

Article Date: 11.6.2008
Most People Who Have Prediabetes Don’t Know It
Although a quarter of American adults have a condition called prediabetes, most aren’t aware they have it.

Article Date: 11.5.2008
3 Steps Cut Osteoporosis Hip Fractures
Getting aggressive about osteoporosis screening and treatment may cut osteoporosis hip fractures by at least 25%, a new study shows.

Article Date: 11.5.2008
Top 20 Fitness Trends for 2009
A new survey from the American College of Sports Medicine predicts the top 20 fitness trends for 2009.

Article Date: 11.5.2008
Male Sex Hormone Gets Women in the Mood
A testosterone patch helps women with low sexual desire get more satisfaction out of sex, but questions remain about the treatment’s safety.

Article Date: 11.5.2008
Lasting Damage From Fen-Phen Drug?
Two banned obesity drugs -- fenfluramine and dexfenfluramine -- may have lingering effects on heart valves, researchers report.

Article Date: 11.4.2008
Study: Quit Caffeine While Pregnant
Women who plan to become pregnant should quit caffeine completely -- or at least "markedly reduce" caffeine consumption -- when pregnant, British researchers report.

Article Date: 11.4.2008
Experimental Drug Spurs Fat Burning
An experimental drug called SRT1720 may help burn fat, lab tests on mice show.

Article Date: 11.4.2008
Diabetes Patients: Fish May Help Kidneys
Eating at least two servings of fish each week seems to protect people with diabetes who also have kidney disease, a study shows.

Article Date: 11.4.2008
Folic Acid Flops in Cancer Study
A daily supplement of folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 doesn’t reduce the risk of cancer in women who are more likely to develop heart disease, says a new study.

Article Date: 11.4.2008
Form of Vitamin B3 May Help Alzheimer's
Nicotinamide, a form of the vitamin B3, may help Alzheimer's patients retain their memory, a study shows.

Article Date: 11.4.2008
Elevated Death Risk After Heart Attack
Heart attack patients face the highest risk of dying from sudden cardiac death within the first month after cardiac arrest, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Article Date: 11.4.2008
Obama Wins: What It Means for Health Care
Experts discuss how the election of Barack Obama will affect the future of health care in the U.S.

Article Date: 11.3.2008
More Kids Taking Medication; Obesity Blamed
Drug therapy is increasingly being used to treat children and teens with obesity-related health problems, such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression, a new study shows.

Article Date: 11.3.2008
Sexy TV: A Link to Teen Pregnancy?
Teenage girls who are exposed to a lot of sexual content on television are more likely to get pregnant, and teenage boys are more likely to father a child, a study shows.

Article Date: 11.3.2008
Rainfall, Autism May Be Linked
Children living in areas of high precipitation may be more likely to have autism, according to a new study, but the researchers caution that the finding of a rainfall-autism link is preliminary.

Article Date: 11.3.2008
At Least 25,000 HPV-Linked Cancers a Year
About 25,000 cases of cancers associated with the human papillomavirus (HPV) occurred annually in 38 states and Washington, D.C., between 1998 and 2003, says a new report by the CDC.

Article Date: 11.3.2008
Fibromyalgia a ‘Real Disease,’ Study Shows
A new brain scan study concludes that fibromyalgia is related to abnormalities of blood flow in the brain.

Article Date: 11.3.2008
Growth Hormones Retain Seniors' Muscles
A daily dose of an oral drug that stimulates release of growth hormone helps retain muscle in healthy older adults, reversing part of the normal aging process, a new study shows.

Article Date: 10.31.2008
Obesity Linked to Erectile Dysfunction
A new study shows that obesity has a significant impact on male sexual health.

Article Date: 10.31.2008
Fertile Women's Voices Speak Volumes
A new study shows that women who are at the most fertile time of the month also have a shift in their voices, and the pitch gets higher when fertility reaches its peak.

Article Date: 10.31.2008
Tropical Illness Reaches Pacific Northwest
A deadly fungal infection that typically strikes people in tropical climates has found its way to the Pacific Northwest, researchers report.

Article Date: 10.31.2008
Halloween Chocolate Coins Safe in U.S.
Sherwood Brands says its Pirate's Gold Milk Chocolate Coins are safe to eat in the U.S.; melamine recall only in Canada.

Article Date: 10.31.2008
Pregnancy Weight Gain, Big Babies Linked
Gaining 40 pounds or more during pregnancy nearly doubles the risk of having a baby who weighs 9 pounds or more, in turn increasing the health risks to mother and baby, according to a new study.

Article Date: 10.31.2008
Too Much Body Fat Bad for Bones?
A woman's body fat may play a role in her bone mineral content after menopause, a new study shows.

Article Date: 10.31.2008
New Drug Approved for Overactive Bladder
The FDA has approved a new prescription drug called Toviaz to treat overactive bladder (OAB) in adults.

Article Date: 10.31.2008
Personality Patterns May Affect Weight
Experts on weight loss say understanding personality patterns is a key part of planning a strategy to lose weight.

Article Date: 10.31.2008
FDA Asked to Rethink Bisphenol A Safety
A scientific panel has formally urged the FDA to rethink a recent conclusion that bisphenol A, a chemical used in baby bottles and infant formula packaging, is safe at current levels.

Article Date: 10.30.2008
Superbug Rates on the Rise
Hospitalizations for two nasty superbugs are simultaneously rising in many states, researchers say.

Article Date: 10.30.2008
C. diff Epidemic Likely to Get Worse
The nation’s epidemic of the nasty superbug Clostridium difficile, or C. diff, will likely get worse before it gets better, says a panel of experts.

Article Date: 10.30.2008
Herpes Often Unknowingly Spread
Young women who don’t know they have the virus that causes genital herpes could be unknowingly fueling the herpes epidemic, new research suggests.

Article Date: 10.30.2008
Diabetes Up 90% in U.S.
CDC: Type 2 diabetes is up 90% in the last decade, self-reported surveys show. And that's likely an underestimate: 1/3 of people with diabetes don't know it.

Article Date: 10.30.2008
Study: Ice Cream = Happy
The mere thought of some foods may make you happy, but it's the healthy foods that you remember fastest, a study shows.

Article Date: 10.30.2008
RA Diagnosis Doubles Heart Attack Odds
Getting a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis doubles the risk of having a heart attack within the next 10 years, according to a team of Swedish researchers.

Article Date: 10.30.2008
Vigorous Exercise Cuts Breast Cancer Risk
Exercise cuts a woman's risk of breast cancer after menopause -- but only vigorous exercise, an NCI study shows.

Article Date: 10.29.2008
'Smart Choices' Food Labels Are Coming
You may see a new food label -- called "Smart Choice" -- on the front of packaged foods starting next year.

Article Date: 10.29.2008
Tai Chi May Help Control Asthma
Asthma sufferers may be able to better control their breathing and improve their exercise performance with some training in tai chi, new research indicates.

Article Date: 10.29.2008
Grapes May Fight High Blood Pressure
A hardy helping of grapes may fight high blood pressure and heart disease if you eat a salty diet, a new University of Michigan study shows.

Article Date: 10.29.2008
FDA Bisphenol A Paper Criticized
The FDA's draft report on bisphenol A safety is being criticized by a panel of independent scientists.

Article Date: 10.29.2008
The E. coli Risks of a Red Meat Diet
Not only can the E. coli bacterium come from red meat, but a diet of red meat can make people more vulnerable to it.

Article Date: 10.29.2008
Toys in Doctors’ Offices Are Germ Hotbeds
Bring your child’s toys with you when visiting the pediatrician, say researchers studying how cold viruses spread.

Article Date: 10.29.2008
CRP Not Cause of Heart Disease
When blood levels of C-reactive protein go up, so does risk of heart disease. But treatments aimed at CRP won't hit heart disease, new studies suggest.

Article Date: 10.29.2008
Daylight Saving Time May Affect Heart
A new study shows a decrease in the number of heart attacks when clocks are moved back for daylight saving time.

Article Date: 10.29.2008
New Drug Helps Fight the Flu
The experimental drug peramivir cut short by about one-third the number of days people were sick with the flu, Japanese researchers report.

Article Date: 10.29.2008
Heavy Metals Found in Wine
Just one daily glass of red or white wines from most European nations gives drinkers dangerous doses of at least seven heavy metals, U.K. researchers find.

Article Date: 10.28.2008
Video Games Zap Kids' Diabetes Risk
Two new video games have their sights set on curbing type 2 diabetes in children by promoting healthy diets and active lifestyles.

Article Date: 10.28.2008
Do Spiders Spook You More than Diabetes?
Survey shows that Americans most fear plane crashes or snake bites over a much more common occurrence like being diagnosed with diabetes.

Article Date: 10.28.2008
10 Lifestyle Tips for Cancer Prevention
Getting 30 minutes a day of physical activity and limiting meat consumption are among the 10 lifestyle tips recommended by experts to reduce the risk of cancer.

Article Date: 10.28.2008
The Truth Behind 10 Diet Myths
True or false: You'll get fat if you eat at night, high fructose corn syrup makes you gain weight, and caffeine is bad for you. Those are all diet myths that got busted at the American Dietetic Association's annual meeting.

Article Date: 10.28.2008
FDA: 2 Bayer Aspirin Products 'Unlawful'
FDA: Bayer Women's and Bayer Heart Advantage are "illegally marketed" and "misbranded." Bayer must seek new drug approval for the aspirin/supplement pills.

Article Date: 10.28.2008
Statins May Cut Death Risk From Pneumonia
A new study shows that people who are hospitalized while on cholesterol-reducing medications have a higher survival rate within 90 days of discharge.

Article Date: 10.28.2008
Red Really Is the Color of Romance
A new study shows the color red may make women more attractive to men.

Article Date: 10.28.2008
Eat This, Not That for Kids
The idea behind Eat This Not That for Kids is that by making simple substitutions for their children's favorite dishes, parents can get their kids to eat more healthy foods and improve their diets.

Article Date: 10.28.2008
Statins Lower Prostate Cancer Marker
PSA, a marker of prostate cancer risk, drops slightly in men taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. It's not clear if this affects cancer risk.

Article Date: 10.28.2008
Prostate Cancer Prevention Study Halted
The National Cancer Institute halted a huge, multimillion-dollar study when it became clear that vitamin E and selenium can't prevent prostate cancer.

Article Date: 10.28.2008
New Antibiotic Beats Traveler's Diarrhea
An experimental antibiotic -- prulifloxacin -- has been shown to cut short the curse of many trips abroad: traveler's diarrhea.

Article Date: 10.27.2008
Valproic Acid May Treat Alzheimer's
Valproic acid, an epilepsy drug also used to treat bipolar disorder, may have benefits against Alzheimer's disease if given before Alzheimer's gets severe, a new study shows.

Article Date: 10.27.2008
Rheumatoid Arthritis May Be Up in Women
Rheumatoid arthritis appears to be increasing among women, but not men, after 40 years of decline, according to Mayo Clinic researchers.

Article Date: 10.27.2008
It's Peak Season for Kids' Asthma Care
Fall and winter are the peak time for children's asthma-related emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and asthma medicine use, new research shows.

Article Date: 10.27.2008
Purple Tomatoes May Help Prevent Cancer
A new breed of tomatoes -- specially engineered to have extra antioxidants -- may help prevent cancer, according to a new study.

Article Date: 10.27.2008
‘My Pyramid for Preschoolers’ Debuts
Preschoolers now have their own food pyramid, covering not just what they should eat, but also their growth, physical activity, and what to do when they draw battle lines over food.

Article Date: 10.27.2008
Earlier HIV Treatment Boosts Survival
Hundreds of thousands of lives could be saved if treatment for HIV-infected patients were started earlier than current guidelines suggest, researchers report.

Article Date: 10.27.2008
Rotavirus Vaccine a Success Story
A vaccine against rotavirus, an infectious disease that causes potentially deadly diarrhea among infants, has led to a remarkable drop in hospitalizations and visits to the emergency department, researchers say.

Article Date: 10.27.2008
Spending on Diabetes Drugs on the Rise
Expenditures for prescription diabetes drugs nearly doubled over a six-year period, largely due to the increased use of newer and costlier medications, a study shows.

Article Date: 10.27.2008
Do Diabetes Drugs Affect Heart Health?
A review of 40 clinical drug trials failed to produce reliable conclusions about the effects of oral diabetes medicines on cardiovascular health.

Article Date: 10.27.2008
Small Outbreak of Zyvox-Resistant MRSA
A Spanish hospital has reported 12 cases of MRSA that won't respond to Zyvox, an antibiotic often used as a last resort when other drugs fail to work.

Article Date: 10.27.2008
Douching Increases STD Risk
Researchers have found that teens who report douching regularly are significantly more likely to develop a sexually transmitted disease (STD) than those who say they never douche.

Article Date: 10.26.2008
Top Nutrition Trends for 2008
Whole grains are hot, trans fat is not, and more Americans say they're doing all they can to eat right, according to a new survey from the American Dietetic Association.

Article Date: 10.25.2008
Quit Smoking to Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis
People with rheumatoid arthritis may be able to reduce the pain, stiffness, and other symptoms of their disease by quitting smoking, new research indicates.

Article Date: 10.25.2008
Tai Chi May Ease Knee Pain
A new study shows the ancient Chinese movement art of tai chi can help ease knee pain in people who have severe osteoarthritis.

Article Date: 10.24.2008
Depression May Worsen COPD
Depression may be linked to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) flare-ups and hospitalizations, a Chinese study shows.

Article Date: 10.24.2008
Doctor’s Visit a Pain for Overweight Women
In a new study, overweight women have a message for doctors and nurses: If you want us to feel good about coming to see you, treat us well.

Article Date: 10.24.2008
Divorce More Likely in ADHD Families?
Married couples who have a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly twice as likely to divorce by the time the child is age 8 than are couples who do not have children affected by the disorder, according to a new study.

Article Date: 10.24.2008
Mild Sleep Apnea May Up Heart Risk
Sleep apnea -- even if it is so mild that people have no daytime drowsiness -- may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, a study shows.

Article Date: 10.23.2008
Warm Hands, Warm Heart?
Yale researchers find that holding warm things may make people view others more favorably and may also make people more generous.

Article Date: 10.23.2008
Hydrogen Sulfide May Treat High Blood Pressure
Humans produce hydrogen sulfide, which helps regulate blood pressure. Authors of a new study argue that hydrogen sulfide could be the key to new drug therapies for hypertension.

Article Date: 10.23.2008
Experimental Pill May Treat MS
An experimental pill containing a chemical called fumarate may help treat relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, researchers report in The Lancet.

Article Date: 10.23.2008
Health Insurance Costs Outpace Wages
Workers' health insurance premiums have shot up more than five times faster than their wages since 2000, according to a report by a health care consumer group.

Article Date: 10.23.2008
50% of Doctors Prescribe Placebos
Survey: More than half of internal medicine and rheumatology doctors offer fake prescriptions to make patients feel better -- and most doctors think that's OK.

Article Date: 10.22.2008
Are Fat Injections Safe for Breasts?
Reshaping the breasts by injecting a woman's own fat works well for "touch-ups" after breast reconstruction, but is not yet proven effective for breast augmentation, according to plastic surgeons.

Article Date: 10.22.2008
Food Allergy in Kids Up 18%
Child food allergies are up 18% since 1997. And 4% of U.S. kids now suffer food allergies, more than doubling their risk of asthma or other allergies, according to the CDC.

Article Date: 10.22.2008
The Psychology of Political Ads
Experts explain the psychology behind political ads -- how campaigns use advertising to trigger emotions and change minds.

Article Date: 10.22.2008
Prostate Grown From Adult Stem Cell
Genentech researchers have found adult prostate stem cells capable of regenerating a new prostate -- or, perhaps, able to become prostate cancers.

Article Date: 10.22.2008
Lung Cancer Genes Raise Treatment Hopes
A huge NIH-funded study triples the number of genes linked to lung cancer and points toward new treatments.

Article Date: 10.22.2008
Adult Smokers Need Pneumococcal Vaccine
All adult cigarette smokers should get the pneumococcal vaccine, the CDC's vaccine advisory committee has recommended.

Article Date: 10.22.2008
Guarded Optimism for Experimental MS Drug
An experimental multiple sclerosis drug proved to be much more effective for the treatment of early MS than a widely used treatment in a highly anticipated study, but the efficacy came at a price.

Article Date: 10.22.2008
Gardasil Passes a 2-Year Safety Check
Two years after Gardasil approval, safety monitors detect no major safety problems with the HPV vaccine.

Article Date: 10.22.2008
New Drug May Boost Weight Loss Efforts
An experimental diet drug may prove to be twice as effective as currently available weight loss medications if results from an early study are confirmed.

Article Date: 10.21.2008
Anesthesia May Affect Child Development
Early research suggests a possible link between exposure to general anesthesia in infancy and early childhood and behavioral and developmental disorders later on.

Article Date: 10.21.2008
Many Children Lack Health Insurance
Many children don’t have health insurance, even if their parents do, according to a new study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association.

Article Date: 10.21.2008
2 Deaths Spur Delta Crib Recall
Delta Enterprise Corp. of New York is recalling nearly 1.6 million drop side cribs after two babies suffocated when the cribs' drop side detached.

Article Date: 10.21.2008
Biologic Drugs Not Without Risks
Biologic drugs, especially the pioneering ones, may have safety issues that come to light after the drugs' approval, a new study shows.

Article Date: 10.21.2008
Canada Banning Bisphenol A Baby Bottles
The Canadian government is banning baby bottles containing the controversial plastic chemical bisphenol A.

Article Date: 10.21.2008
Suicide Risk High for Middle-Aged Whites
Middle-aged white people are at high risk for suicide, according to a study that looked at suicide trends from 1999 to 2005.

Article Date: 10.21.2008
Fast, Full Eaters May Weigh More
Fast eaters who eat until full may be three times more likely to be overweight than slow eaters who stop eating sooner, a Japanese study shows.

Article Date: 10.20.2008
Lyrica Eases Pain From Knee Surgery
Researchers say the fibromyalgia drug Lyrica may help relieve pain for patients who have undergone knee replacement surgery.

Article Date: 10.20.2008
Can Exercise Prevent Severe Stroke?
Study shows that people who were physically active before having a stroke had less severe symptoms and better long-term outcomes when compared to previously inactive people who had strokes.

Article Date: 10.20.2008
'Western' Diet Is a Global Heart Risk
A study shows that the risk of heart attack crosses geographic boundaries and correlates strongly to the so-called Western diet that favors salty snacks and fried foods, and to a lesser extent, meat.

Article Date: 10.20.2008
Heart Failure Boosts Bone Fracture Risk
People with heart failure are much more likely to suffer bone fractures than other cardiac patients, in part because they're less likely to exercise, a new study says.

Article Date: 10.20.2008
Probiotic May Help Treat Crohn's Disease
A gut bacterium called F. prausnitzii may make a good probiotic treatment for Crohn's disease, French researchers report.

Article Date: 10.20.2008
Biden Is Healthy, Medical Records Show
Medical records released by the Obama-Biden campaign suggest that vice presidential candidate Joe Biden is in good health, according to press reports.

Article Date: 10.20.2008
E-Cards Notify Sex Partners About STDs
Four years after the launch of inSPOT.org, which allows people with sexually transmitted diseases to notify sexual partners via email, nearly 50,000 e-cards have been sent, according to an article published in PLoS Medicine.

Article Date: 10.17.2008
CPR Gives "Stayin' Alive" New Life
When doing CPR, do the chest compressions to the beat of the Bee Gees' pop song "Stayin' Alive," University of Illinois researchers suggest.

Article Date: 10.17.2008
Study Sheds Light on Wrinkle Treatment
The same tiny lights found in electronic billboards and traffic lights might zap away wrinkles and lead to younger-looking skin without the need for cosmetic surgery or Botox, say researchers in Germany.

Article Date: 10.17.2008
Boot Camps Help in Battle of the Bulge
Boot camps, which include no-frills exercises like sit-ups, push-ups, jumping jacks, and squats, have been getting increasingly popular. Boot camp workouts provide both cardiovascular exercise and muscle conditioning, according to a new study.

Article Date: 10.17.2008
Cell Phone Skin Rash Tied to Nickel
Some cell phone users may get a skin rash in reaction to the nickel in their cell phones, a condition that the British Association of Dermatologists has dubbed "mobile phone dermatitis."

Article Date: 10.17.2008
Music Can Boost Your Mood
A new study shows that music is prevalent in our lives and that music tends to correlate with positive emotions.

Article Date: 10.17.2008
Spiral Flap Surgery vs. Breast Implants
Spiral flap surgery may offer an alternative to breast implants as a treatment for sagging breasts after major weight loss.

Article Date: 10.16.2008
How the Weather Affects Our Moods
Researchers in Germany sought to examine whether day-to-day weather affected people’s moods.

Article Date: 10.16.2008
Obese Enjoy Food Less and Less
Obese people find food less rewarding than lean people do, a study shows. To compensate, they eat too much. And the effect is greater in those with a genetic defect in the brain's reward circuit.

Article Date: 10.16.2008
Car Surfing Deadly, Even at Slow Speeds
At least 58 people in the U.S., mainly teenage boys, died from injuries suffered while car surfing from 1990 to 2008, the CDC reports.

Article Date: 10.16.2008
Bug Bombs Can Also Harm Humans
Total release foggers (TRF) -- more commonly known as "bug bombs" -- are designed to kill bugs and pests, but they can also harm humans.

Article Date: 10.16.2008
Debate: Joe the Plumber and Health Care
The health care discussion during the third and final presidential debate was dominated by a central theme: Would "Joe the Plumber" and the rest of us be better off under John McCain's health care plan or Barack Obama's?

Article Date: 10.16.2008
Transplant Surgery Abroad Rife With Risks
Having surgery abroad can be a risky proposition for “transplant tourists” from the United States who go overseas to get kidneys to avoid long waiting lists, a new study says.

Article Date: 10.16.2008
Psoriasis Drug Raptiva Gets FDA Warning
The FDA has ordered a "black box" warning for the psoriasis drug Raptiva about the risk of potentially life-threatening infections.

Article Date: 10.15.2008
Report: Some Bottled Water Not So Pure
Bottled water is widely considered to be a purer choice than tap water, but a new investigation finds that this isn't always the case.

Article Date: 10.15.2008
Infant Mortality: U.S. Ranks 29th
The U.S. ranks 29th worldwide in infant mortality -- tying Slovakia and Poland but lagging behind Cuba. Ranked 1, 2, 3: Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan.

Article Date: 10.15.2008
Cheney to Get Abnormal Heart Rhythm Treated
Vice President Dick Cheney will undergo an outpatient procedure to treat a recurrence of atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart rhythm involving the upper chambers of the heart.

Article Date: 10.15.2008
Brain Training for Spinal Cord Injury
Scientists at the University of Washington in Seattle report success in their first attempts to harness the brain to treat paralysis in people with spinal cord injuries.

Article Date: 10.15.2008
Resveratrol May Help Treat Fatty Liver
Scientists looking for ways to help treat fatty livers have discovered that an ingredient in red wine can help protect from -- and possibly even be used to treat -- fat buildup in the liver that goes hand-in-hand with chronic alcohol use.

Article Date: 10.15.2008
Janet Jackson's Vestibular Migraines: FAQ
Janet Jackson has a "rare form of migraine called vestibular migraine or migraine-associated vertigo," according to a statement released by her publicists.

Article Date: 10.15.2008
Cheney Has Abnormal Heart Rhythm Treated
Vice President Dick Cheney had no complications from an outpatient procedure to treat a recurrence of atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart rhythm involving the upper chambers of the heart.

Article Date: 10.14.2008
Vitamin K: No Help for Bone Density
Though often touted as a way to strengthen bones, taking vitamin K for osteopenia does not protect postmenopausal women from age-related declines in bone density, a new study shows.

Article Date: 10.14.2008
Surfing the Web Stimulates Older Brains
A new UCLA study shows that web-savvy baby boomers and seniors use more brainpower while searching the Internet than during simple reading.

Article Date: 10.14.2008
B Vitamins No Help for Alzheimer's
Clinical trial findings crush hopes that high dose B vitamins -- folate and vitamins B6 and B12 -- could slow Alzheimer's disease.

Article Date: 10.14.2008
Shrinking Economy Puts Baby on Hold
As the country slides toward a recession, experts predict a slowdown in births. The last four U.S. recessions have been followed by declines in the fertility rate.

Article Date: 10.14.2008
Phiten Necklace: Red Sox Secret Weapon?
The Boston Red Sox may have a secret weapon that might help them in this year's baseball playoffs -- the popular phiten necklace.

Article Date: 10.13.2008
Vitamin D: New Guidelines for Children
Infants, children, and teens should get at least 400 international units per day of vitamin D, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Article Date: 10.13.2008
Baldness: 6 New Gene Discoveries
Scientists have discovered six gene variants that are linked to male-pattern baldness; findings may lead to new treatments.

Article Date: 10.13.2008
Caffeine, Breast Cancer Link Minimal
In new findings from the Women’s Health Study, caffeine consumption was not associated with an overall increase in breast cancer.

Article Date: 10.13.2008
High Blood Pressure Is More Prevalent
A study shows an increasingly high percentage of Americans have high blood pressure.

Article Date: 10.13.2008
Heavy Smoking Ages You 10 Years
Not only does smoking shorten life expectancy, it also has a significant impact on the quality of life in old age, according to a new study.

Article Date: 10.13.2008
Low Vitamin D Level Tied to Parkinson's
Parkinson's disease patients may be particularly likely to have low blood levels of vitamin D, Emory University researchers report.

Article Date: 10.10.2008
St. John’s Wort for Major Depression?
A new data review shows that St. John’s wort can be as effective as prescription antidepressants for easing symptoms of major depression.

Article Date: 10.10.2008
Nurses' Images in Movies Improving
Fictional nurses in movies are going through an image change, and this time, it's a positive one, a new study shows.

Article Date: 10.10.2008
Hasbro's Nerf Blaster Toy Recalled
A Nerf Blaster toy, manufactured by Hasbro, has been voluntarily recalled because the toy's plunger can pull the user's skin during firing -- causing bruising, cuts, blood blisters, and welts on the face, neck, and chest.

Article Date: 10.10.2008
Child Heart Disease Risks on the Rise
The rate of premature heart disease among obese teens is set to triple, and the increasing prevalence of high blood pressure in children is a major culprit, experts warn.

Article Date: 10.10.2008
Probiotics No Help in Childhood Eczema
New research shows that the use of probiotics to treat eczema in children is not effective and may carry a risk of bowel damage and infection.

Article Date: 10.9.2008
Your 9-Point Health Bailout Package
Experts weigh in with tips on staying healthy amid financial stress in the struggling economy.

Article Date: 10.9.2008
25% of Teen Girls Got HPV Vaccine
25% of teen girls have been vaccinated against sexually transmitted HPV, which causes cervical cancer. It's a good start toward its 90% goal, CDC says.

Article Date: 10.9.2008
Texas Has Highest Rate of Uninsured
Health insurance coverage rates are much lower for Hispanics in the U.S. than for African-Americans and whites, new Census Bureau figures confirm.

Article Date: 10.9.2008
FDA Rethinks Spiriva Stroke Warning
The FDA is reconsidering its warning that the lung disease drug Spiriva might up stroke risk. A recent study shows no link between stroke and Spiriva.

Article Date: 10.8.2008
As Economy Worsens, so Does Stress
Eight out of 10 Americans are stressed about the economy, and more people are reporting stress-related symptoms such as fatigue and irritability than they were a year ago.

Article Date: 10.8.2008
Debate: Obama, McCain Talk Health Care
The second presidential debate included a substantive face-to-face discussion of health care policy between Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama.

Article Date: 10.8.2008
Music Reduces Pregnancy Stress
A new study shows that pregnant women who listen to music for a half hour per day see a reduction in stress, anxiety and depression after two weeks.

Article Date: 10.8.2008
Study: Calcium No Help in Fat Loss
Eating calcium-rich foods may do a body good, but calcium probably won’t help you lose weight, new research shows.

Article Date: 10.8.2008
Stem Cells From Adult Sperm Cells
Testicular germ cells that provide an unending source of sperm appear to be able to become embryo-like stem cells able to morph into any cell of the body.

Article Date: 10.8.2008
Law Equalizes Mental Health Coverage
Beginning in 2010, group insurance plans that cover mental illness already must now equalize its value with medical and surgical coverage.

Article Date: 10.8.2008
FDA OKs TMS Depression Device
The FDA has "cleared" the NeuroStar TMS brain-stimulating device for treating depressed adults for whom 1 antidepressant has failed to work.

Article Date: 10.8.2008
New Drug May Help Treat Type 1 Diabetes
A new immune therapy -- called "GAD" treatment --for type 1 diabetes shows promise for newly diagnosed patients, Swedish researchers report.

Article Date: 10.7.2008
Cough, Cold Drugs Not For Kids Under 4
Don't use over-the-counter pediatric cough and cold drugs in kids younger than 4, according to new label changes made voluntarily by leading drugmakers.

Article Date: 10.7.2008
Red Wine May Cut Risk of Lung Cancer
Red wine may reduce the risk of lung cancer in men, especially smokers, a new study shows.

Article Date: 10.7.2008
Can Circumcision Cut HIV in Gay Men?
CDC: Circumcision offers little HIV protection to gay/bisexual men -- overall. But it might cut HIV risk in predominantly insertive men.

Article Date: 10.7.2008
Exercise Guidelines: Less Gym, More Fun
Children and adolescents should get at least one hour of exercise every day, and adults should get at least two and one-half hours of physical activity per week, according to new federal guidelines.

Article Date: 10.7.2008
Do Prostate Drugs Harm Bones?
Millions of men suffer from an enlarged prostate gland. There are many drugs available for treatment, but what effects do these drugs have on bone health?

Article Date: 10.7.2008
Mouthwashes Really Do Fight Bad Breath
A new review of studies delves into how to beat bad breath (halitosis) -- and gives high marks to mouthwashes.

Article Date: 10.7.2008
Honey May Help Heal Wounds
Researchers who analyzed existing studies on whether honey can help heal wounds are cautiously optimistic that this ancient treatment may help in some cases.

Article Date: 10.6.2008
Spiriva Eases Lung Disease Symptoms
Adding the inhaled drug Spiriva to other respiratory drugs helps people with COPD breathe better, although their lung decline continues.

Article Date: 10.6.2008
Salmonella From Frozen Stuffed Chicken?
Heed the cooking directions on frozen, stuffed, raw chicken entrees; 32 people who wrongly microwaved those products got salmonella, says the U.S. Dep't. of Agriculture.

Article Date: 10.6.2008
Exotic Pets Risky for Kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC urge parents considering "nontraditional" pets to weigh the health risks those pets may pose to kids.

Article Date: 10.6.2008
Bipolar Kids Suffer as Adults, Too
Children who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder can continue to suffer from the disease as they develop into young adults.

Article Date: 10.6.2008
Heart Scan May Help Predict Death
A CT heart scan may help predict the odds of dying over the next 15 years in people with suspected coronary artery disease, new research shows.

Article Date: 10.6.2008
Safe Blood Test for Down Syndrome
A risk-free, early-pregnancy blood test can tell women whether their