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Back Pain and Weight

Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Back Pain, Obesity

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 7 Feb 2012 | 9:16 am

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Pages: African-American Health, HIV/AIDS

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 6 Feb 2012 | 8:05 pm

Gene Regulator in Brain's Executive Hub Tracked across Lifespan

Source: National Institute of Mental Health -
Related MedlinePlus Page: Genes and Gene Therapy

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 6 Feb 2012 | 5:39 pm

Ovarian Cancer Screening Popular Despite Guidelines

Despite expert guidelines and scientific evidence to the contrary, a third of U.S. primary care physicians believe ovarian cancer screening is effective and many would offer it to patients, according to a new survey.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Screening, Ovarian Cancer

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 6 Feb 2012 | 5:20 pm

Restricting Calories Early on Does Not Help Acute Lung Injury Patients on Ventilators

Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Critical Care, Lung Diseases

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 6 Feb 2012 | 5:19 pm

Metformin Preferred Drug for Type 2 Diabetes, Experts Say

But, American College of Physicians states diet and exercise changes should start before medication
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Medicines, Diabetes Type 2

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 6 Feb 2012 | 5:00 pm

Pancreas May 'Taste' Fructose, Hinting at Links to Diabetes

High-fructose corn syrup is ubiquitous in Western diet, and study suggests it could play unique role

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Carbohydrates, Diabetes Type 2

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 6 Feb 2012 | 5:00 pm

Fitness and "Fatness" Both Matter to the Heart

Losing fitness or packing on fat with age each can be bad for the heart -- but avoiding either one of those fates may protect the ticker, a study published Monday suggests.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness, Heart Diseases--Prevention, Weight Control

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 6 Feb 2012 | 4:19 pm

Male Smokers Lose Brain Function Faster as They Age

Men who smoke suffer a more rapid decline in brain function as they age than their non-smoking counterparts, with their cognitive decline as rapid as someone 10 years older but who shuns tobacco, scientists said on Monday.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Men's Health, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Smoking

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 6 Feb 2012 | 4:14 pm

New Scoring Method May Help Predict Stroke Outcome

Study reveals quick way to identify those who will respond well to clot-buster alteplase

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Stroke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 6 Feb 2012 | 4:00 pm

Many U.S. Kids Still Buy Unhealthy Snacks at School

Regulation needed to reduce students' access to junk food, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Nutrition, School Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 6 Feb 2012 | 4:00 pm

Certain Cancer Drugs May Have Fatal Side Effects

Risk is very small, but doctors, patients should be made aware, investigators say
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer Chemotherapy, Drug Safety

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 6 Feb 2012 | 4:00 pm

Vulnerability to Anthrax Varies Widely

It suggests that genes might make some people safer in bioterrorism attack

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Anthrax

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 6 Feb 2012 | 4:00 pm

Constipation May Help Explain Some Bedwetting

Study found it could pressure bladder, lower capacity to hold urine

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bedwetting, Constipation

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 6 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pm

Spanking Produces Troubled Kids, Study Contends

Punishment linked to more aggression in children, two decades of research shows
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Development, Child Mental Health, Parenting

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 6 Feb 2012 | 12:00 pm

Men, Women and Statins

Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Diseases--Prevention, Statins, Women's Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 6 Feb 2012 | 9:50 am

Thousands of U.S. Kids Hospitalized for Abuse

Infants, poor children most vulnerable, study suggests
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Abuse, Health Statistics

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 6 Feb 2012 | 9:00 am

Fewer Teens Exposed to Tobacco Smoke in Cars

But researchers add that too many are still breathing in secondhand smoke while in vehicles
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Secondhand Smoke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 6 Feb 2012 | 9:00 am

Health Tip: Common Reasons for Potty Training 'Accidents'

They're just a step backward in the learning process, experts say
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Toilet Training

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 6 Feb 2012 | 7:00 am

Health Tip: How to Protect Seniors from Injury

Devise a home safety checklist
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Injuries, Seniors' Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 6 Feb 2012 | 7:00 am

Safe Social Networking Tips for Teens

Parents can support a positive experience for their kids, experts say
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Internet Safety, Parenting, Teen Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 5 Feb 2012 | 9:00 am

Warfarin and Aspirin Are Similar in Heart Failure Treatment

Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Thinners, Heart Failure

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 3 Feb 2012 | 6:50 pm

Rare Mutations May Help Explain Aneurysm in High-Risk Families

Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Page: Aneurysms

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 3 Feb 2012 | 6:49 pm

Clopidogrel with Aspirin Doesn't Prevent More Small Strokes, May Increase Risk of Bleeding, Death

Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Page: Stroke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 3 Feb 2012 | 6:46 pm

Traffic-Related Asthma Costs Two Cities Big Money

Traffic pollution may cost two California cities millions each year in managing children's asthma, a new study suggests.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Air Pollution, Asthma in Children, Health Statistics

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 3 Feb 2012 | 5:28 pm

Anxiety Therapy Doesn't Work As Well in Elderly

A form of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy appears to help older adults battle anxiety disorders slightly better than other approaches, but not as well as in younger adults, according to a new study.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Anxiety, Seniors' Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 3 Feb 2012 | 4:48 pm

Green Tea Drinkers Show Less Disability with Age

Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, a large study of Japanese adults suggests.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Disabilities, Herbal Medicine, Seniors' Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 3 Feb 2012 | 4:00 pm

Nerve Disorder Does Not Recur After Later Vaccines

Despite concerns by some that vaccines might cause a crippling nerve disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome, a new study finds that people who receive vaccines after previously having been diagnosed with the condition do not experience any flare-ups.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Flu, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Immunization

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 3 Feb 2012 | 2:07 pm

Diabetes Takes Toll on Women's Hearing

Especially in women over 60, hearing is much worse for those with poorly controlled disease

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Type 2, Hearing Disorders and Deafness, Seniors' Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 3 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pm

Epidural Plus Fever in Mom May Raise Risks for Baby

Study found as mother's temperature rose, problems were more likely at birth
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childbirth, Childbirth Problems, Fever

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 3 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pm

Hard Drug Use in Middle Age Could Prove Fatal, Study Finds

Those who continue to 'dabble' into their 50s tend to be at greater risk for bad outcomes in general

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Drug Abuse, Health Statistics

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 3 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pm

Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix

Red meat, smoking and skipping veggies also associated with a raised cancer risk, research finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, Colorectal Cancer, Family History

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 3 Feb 2012 | 12:00 pm

Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough

Researchers found response times haven't improved since 2005

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Emergency Medical Services, Stroke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 3 Feb 2012 | 12:00 pm

Norovirus Top Cause of Hospital Infection Outbreaks, Says Study

Gastrointestinal bug causes vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Facilities, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 3 Feb 2012 | 12:00 pm

Smaller Plate Won't Help Your Diet, Research Shows

People eat until full regardless of the dinnerware, researcher says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Weight Control

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 3 Feb 2012 | 12:00 pm

Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression?

Small study suggests 'biomarker' levels might help support a diagnosis, but more research needed

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Depression, Laboratory Tests

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 3 Feb 2012 | 9:00 am

Malaria's Global Death Toll Much Higher Than Thought

Study estimates 1.2 million die each year, nearly double previous estimates

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: International Health, Malaria

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 3 Feb 2012 | 9:00 am

Questionnaire Could Help Predict Alzheimer's

21 simple questions may help docs determine which patients need more testing, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 3 Feb 2012 | 9:00 am

Preventing Common Pregnancy Problem

Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Page: Diabetes and Pregnancy

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 3 Feb 2012 | 8:14 am

Health Tip: Prepare For Breast-Feeding

Suggestions for getting ready
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Breast Feeding

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 3 Feb 2012 | 7:00 am

Health Tip: Teach Your Toddler Good Behavior

Suggestions for disciplining your little one
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Toddler Development

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 3 Feb 2012 | 7:00 am

Breastfeeding Tied to Stronger Lungs, Less Asthma

Kids who were breastfed as babies may have better lung function, and a lower risk of asthma, than those who were formula-fed, two new reports suggest.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma in Children, Breast Feeding

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 3 Feb 2012 | 4:00 am

Bossy Mom at Snack Time Tied to Kid's Weight

Mothers who push their toddlers to eat more at snack time may end up with slightly chubbier children by the age of three, according to a U.S. study.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Body Weight, Parenting, Toddler Nutrition

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 8:47 pm

Re-Blockage Rates Low in Both Stented and Surgically-Opened Arteries

Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Page: Carotid Artery Disease

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 8:33 pm

Sleep Apnea Linked to Silent Strokes, Small Lesions in Brain

Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sleep Apnea, Stroke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 8:30 pm

Clot-Busting Drugs Appear Safe for Treating "Wake-up" Stroke Patients

Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Thinners, Stroke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 8:26 pm

Infections in Childhood Linked to High Risk of Ischemic Stroke

Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Page: Stroke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 8:23 pm

Severe, Rapid Memory Loss Linked to Future, Fatal Strokes

Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Memory, Stroke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 8:21 pm

Rivaroxaban Has Less Risk of Brain Bleeding in Patients at High Risk of Stroke

Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Page: Atrial Fibrillation

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 8:15 pm

Sickle Cell Anemia Stroke Prevention Efforts May Have Decreased Racial Disparities in Childhood Stroke Deaths

Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Page: Sickle Cell Anemia

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 8:12 pm

Erratic Heart Rhythm May Account for Some Unexplained Strokes

Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 8:10 pm

Anemia May More Than Triple Your Risk of Dying After a Stroke

Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Anemia, Stroke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 7:58 pm

Smoking Tied to Higher Psoriasis Risk

Adding to the list of possible health consequences from smoking, a large study suggests that smokers have an increased risk of developing the chronic skin condition psoriasis.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Psoriasis, Smoking

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 4:25 pm

Think You Can't Get Pregnant? Try Again, Study Says

Almost half of women who said they'd been struggling to get pregnant for at least a year ended up having a baby despite not getting fertility treatment, in a new study from Australia.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Female Infertility

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 4:25 pm

Older Parents More Likely to Have an Autistic Child

Children born to a parent over age 35 are at greater risk for developing an autism spectrum disorder -- but the risk is the same whether just one or both parents are older, according to a new study of Danish families.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Autism

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 4:24 pm

Being Fit Before Stroke May Aid Recovery

Patients with higher physical activity levels have better treatment response, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness, Stroke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 4:00 pm

Ulcer-Causing Bug Tied to Higher Diabetes Risk

People who have been infected with the ulcer-causing bacteria Helicobacter pylori are more than twice as likely to develop diabetes later on as people who do not have signs of the infection, according to a new study of Latino adults in California.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes, Peptic Ulcer

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 2:21 pm

Siblings' Brain Scans May Hold Key to Addictions

Drug addicts and their non-addicted siblings share certain features in the brain, suggesting a susceptibility to addiction is inherited but is also a flaw that can be overcome, scientists said on Thursday.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Drug Abuse, Family History

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 2:09 pm

Mouse Study Suggests Alzheimer's Spreads Through Brain Like an Infection

If validated, finding might open doors to new therapies, even a vaccine, experts say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Alzheimer's Disease

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pm

Pleasure in Scratching an Itch May Depend on Location

Sensation is especially intense in ankles, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Itching

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pm

Too Few American Adults Getting Needed Vaccinations: CDC

Though three vaccines showed increases in coverage rates, coverage remains low for essential ones

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Statistics, Immunization

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pm

NIH Study Uncovers Probable Mechanism Underlying Resveratrol Activity

Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute -
Related MedlinePlus Page: Heart Diseases--Prevention

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 1:38 pm

"Yo-Yo Dieting" Not Tied to Early Death

Despite earlier concerns, dieters who repeatedly lose weight and then gain it back aren't at higher risk of early death than people who don't "yo-yo diet," according to a new report.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Weight Control

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 12:25 pm

Pet Turtles Carry Salmonella Dangers, CDC Warns

Tougher laws needed to protect children from infection, report says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Pet Health, Salmonella Infections

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 12:00 pm

It's 'Buyer Beware' When Getting Statins off the Internet

Safety information, side-effect warnings are often lacking, British study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Drug Safety, Internet Safety, Statins

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 12:00 pm

'People Pleasers' More Prone to Overeating

They often yield to pressure to indulge more in social situations, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Diets

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 12:00 pm

Shady Stroke News

Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Stroke, Sun Exposure

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 9:21 am

If Your Dining Partner Overeats, So May You

In study, women mimicked eating behavior of new acquaintances, matching them bite for bite

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Weight Control

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 9:00 am

Anesthesia in Early Childhood May be Linked to ADHD

Only associated with multiple surgeries; not a reason to delay needed procedures, experts say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Anesthesia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Children's Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 9:00 am

Lack of Sunlight May Raise Stroke Risk

Study found those who got less exposure were more likely to suffer an attack

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Stroke, Sun Exposure

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 9:00 am

Same Genes Key to Early & Late-Onset Alzheimer's

Individual risk factors may influence when the brain disorder develops, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Disease, Genes and Gene Therapy

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 9:00 am

FDA Approves New Treatment for Most Common Type of Skin Cancer

Source: Food and Drug Administration
Related MedlinePlus Page: Skin Cancer

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 8:18 am

FDA Approves Gleevec for Expanded Use in Patients with Rare Gastrointestinal Cancer

Source: Food and Drug Administration
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Intestinal Cancer, Stomach Cancer

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 8:11 am

Health Tip: Talk to Teens About Distracted Driving

Help keep them safe behind the wheel
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Motor Vehicle Safety, Teen Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 7:00 am

Health Tip: Help Prevent a Stress Fracture

Take it slow when starting an exercise program
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness, Injuries

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 7:00 am

'Morning-After' Pill May Be New Option to Treat Painful Fibroids

Study found it shrank fibroids, reduced excessive bleeding

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Birth Control, Uterine Fibroids

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 2 Feb 2012 | 6:00 am

Child Abuse and Neglect Cost the United States $124 Billion

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 8:18 pm

The Very Old May Feel Helpless, But Not Depressed

People over 100 years old may say they feel "helpless" and "worthless" because they can't do the things they used to, but that doesn't mean they're not in good spirits suggests a new study.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Mental Health, Seniors' Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 5:20 pm

Science Shows How Massage Eases Sore Muscles

Getting one post-workout can spur cellular processes that cut inflammation and pain

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Muscle Disorders

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 5:00 pm

Seed Therapy for Prostate Cancer May Zap Fertility

Radioactive "seeds" that are sometimes used to treat early prostate cancer may do widespread damage to the DNA in a man's sperm, a small study finds.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Male Infertility, Prostate Cancer

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 4:38 pm

Aging America Creates Demand for Health-Care Workers

The graying of America and a booming Hispanic population is driving major changes in the structure of the U.S. workforce and the types of jobs that will be available over the next decade, a new government report shows.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Health Occupations

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 4:30 pm

Snowboarders More Injury-Prone Than Skiers

A new study from a Vermont ski resort found that snowboarders get injured slightly more often than skiers, with the most injuries happening in young, inexperienced female snowboarders.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Sports Injuries

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 4:26 pm

Alzheimer's-Linked Brain Plaques May Affect Memory in Healthy People

Research could lead to better understanding of the origins of Alzheimer's

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Alzheimer's Disease

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 4:00 pm

Moms' Bossiness at Snack Time Tied to Kids' Weight

Mothers who push their toddlers to eat more at snack time may end up with a heavier child, a new study suggests.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Nutrition, Parenting

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 3:31 pm

Nuclear Accidents Pose Little Risk to Health

The risk to public health from a severe nuclear power plant accident in the United States is "very small" because reactor operators should have time to prevent core damage and reduce the release of radioactive materials, U.S. nuclear regulators said in a study on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Radiation Exposure

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 1:36 pm

Gleevec Approval Widened to Include Rare Cancer

CD117-positive gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Medicines

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 12:10 pm

Stenting, Surgery Appear Comparable for Opening Neck Artery

Re-blockage rates similar for both procedures, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Carotid Artery Disease, Stroke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 12:00 pm

Adult Children of Stroke Sufferers May Show Signs of Brain Aging, Too

Offspring may experience physical, mental changes that can precede stroke

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Stroke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 12:00 pm

Pfizer Recalls 1 Million Packets of Birth Control Pills

Errors in packaging could cause accidental pregnancies, company warns

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Birth Control

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 12:00 pm

Study Finds Link Between Heart Failure, Brain Changes

Memory, planning problems could make it harder to keep up with heart treatments, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Failure, Memory

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 12:00 pm

Fitness and Prostate Health

Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 9:09 am

Pediatricians' Group Recommends HPV Vaccine for Boys

Immunization schedules for meningitis, flu also updated

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childhood Immunization, HPV

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 9:00 am

Exercise a Good Pick-Me-Up After Cancer Treatment

Aerobic, resistance and strength training improved weight and well-being

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Exercise and Physical Fitness

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 9:00 am

Sleep Apnea May Be Tied to 'Silent' Strokes, Study Finds

Other research also suggests rapid memory loss may be linked to a fatal brain attack

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sleep Apnea, Stroke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 9:00 am

Scientists Use Brain Waves to Eavesdrop on the Mind

Computer model seeks to decode heard language, but research is preliminary

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Speech and Communication Disorders

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 9:00 am

Infections Might Raise Stroke Risk in Children

However, parents should note that incidence is rare, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Stroke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 9:00 am

Health Tip: Keep Heartburn Under Control

Suggestions to help put out the fire
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Heartburn

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 7:00 am

Health Tip: Strained a Hamstring?

Here's how to help it heal
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Sprains and Strains

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 7:00 am

Heartburn Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Older Women

Especially true for current or former smokers, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Fractures, Heartburn, Women's Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 5:00 am

Too Much Testosterone Linked to Inflated Ego

Female volunteers less apt to cooperate after taking the hormone supplement
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Hormones

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 5:00 am

Science Shows How Exercise Might Help in Prostate Cancer

Activity-induced genetic changes could slow or prevent disease progression, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness, Genes and Gene Therapy, Prostate Cancer

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 1 Feb 2012 | 5:00 am

For Kids, Laughter Really May Be the Best Medicine

Scans show that humor activates parts of the brain linked to resilience, well-being in children

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Development, Child Mental Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 31 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Re-Operation Common After Breast-Conserving Surgery

One in four women who have breast-conserving surgery for cancer needs a second operation to remove more breast tissue, suggests a new study that also found the rate of re-operation varied widely by surgeon.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Surgery

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 31 Jan 2012 | 4:25 pm

Alternative to Colonoscopy Spots Cancers, Too

Study examines repeat sigmoidoscopy, a somewhat less-invasive screening method

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Colonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 31 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

FDA OKs Drug That Targets Rare Form of Cystic Fibrosis

Therapy zeroes in on defective protein, agency says
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cystic Fibrosis, Medicines

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 31 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Weight Loss May Prevent Leaky Bladder in Diabetes

Overweight women with diabetes may be able to cut their risk of urine leakage if they shed some pounds, a new study suggests.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bladder Diseases, Diabetes, Obesity

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 31 Jan 2012 | 3:16 pm

No Big Fukushima Health Impact Seen: U.N. Body Chairman

The health impact of last year's Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan appears relatively small thanks partly to prompt evacuations, the chairman of a U.N. scientific body investigating the effects of radiation said on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Radiation Exposure

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 31 Jan 2012 | 2:14 pm

Stem Cells May Further Hepatitis C Research

Using liver-like cells, scientists hope to learn how some people resist infection
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hepatitis C, Stem Cells

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 31 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Popular Diabetes Drug Might Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk

But, the protective effect of metformin was only seen in women
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Medicines, Pancreatic Cancer

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 31 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Eating Fish Tied to Lower Risk of Colon Polyps

Women who eat about three servings of fish per week have a somewhat lower chance of having polyps found during a routine colonoscopy than women who eat just one serving every two weeks, according to a new study.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Colonic Polyps, Dietary Fats, Nutrition

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 31 Jan 2012 | 1:25 pm

Look Who's Talking

Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Page: Stress

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 31 Jan 2012 | 9:40 am

When Mom-to-Be's Overweight and Smokes, Risk for Birth Defects Rises

This combination more than doubled odds of heart damage in newborn, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Congenital Heart Defects, Obesity, Pregnancy and Substance Abuse

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 31 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Pediatricians' Group Urges More Input from Parents

New policy statement calls for strong family presence, greater decision-making role

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Parenting

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 31 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Health Tip: Wash Skin Properly

To keep it clean and help prevent acne
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Acne

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 31 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Health Tip: Most Teens Don't Get Enough Sleep

Experts point to potential health consequences
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sleep Disorders, Teen Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 31 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

World Cancer Day

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Page: Cancer

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 30 Jan 2012 | 7:43 pm

Have a Safe and Healthy Super Bowl Celebration

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Healthy Living, Safety

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 30 Jan 2012 | 7:39 pm

Vaccinate against Flu: It's Not Too Late!

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Page: Flu

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 30 Jan 2012 | 7:32 pm

Study Clouds Evidence on Soy and Menopause

Middle-aged women may find some relief from hot flashes and other menopause problems with soy supplements, according to Chinese researchers.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Herbal Medicine, Menopause

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 30 Jan 2012 | 5:18 pm

Even Strangers Can Make You Feel Left Out

Eye contact conveys a sense of belonging -- or not, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 30 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Nurturing Moms May Help Their Child's Brain Develop

Study found toddlers with loving mothers had more growth in key brain area
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Development, Parenting

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 30 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Pricey Surgery Robots Lack Clear Benefits

As robots march into operating rooms across the nation, some doctors are getting worried that patients might not be better off with the costly machines.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Patient Safety, Surgery

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 30 Jan 2012 | 4:18 pm

Statins Equally Effective in Women and Men

Cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce cardiovascular events, death for both sexes, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Diseases--Prevention, Statins

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 30 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Gene Study Sheds Light on Body Clock's Link to Diabetes

A mutation affecting sleep-wake hormone may disrupt blood sugar control, researchers find

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Type 2, Genes and Gene Therapy, Hormones

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 30 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Pets Help Women Cope with HIV/AIDS

Small study also found being a mother, worker, advocate made a difference, as did faith

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Living with HIV/AIDS

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 30 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Chubby Doctors Could Be Bad For Your Health

Study finds they're less likely to counsel heavy patients on weight

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Occupations, Obesity, Talking With Your Doctor

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 30 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Live Liver Donation Safer Than Previously Thought

Risk of death is 1.7 per thousand donors, new study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Organ Donation

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 30 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Study Looks at Possible HIV Drugs-Birth Defect Link

More research needed into unconfirmed association between antiretrovirals and cleft lip/palate

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cleft Lip and Palate, HIV/AIDS and Pregnancy, Pregnancy and Medicines

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 30 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Carpooling Parents Don't Always Use Booster Seats

Parents use booster seats inconsistently when carpooling with young kids, according to a new study.
Source: Reuters Health
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 30 Jan 2012 | 10:18 am

Safe for Sex?

Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Diseases, Sexual Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 30 Jan 2012 | 9:42 am

More Newborns Suffering Drug Withdrawal at Birth

Doctors seeing more women taking illicit drugs, prescription painkillers during pregnancy

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Pregnancy and Substance Abuse, Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 30 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Those Extra Pounds Could Harm Your Back

Researchers say more severe spinal disc degeneration seen in obese patients

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Body Weight, Obesity, Spine Injuries and Disorders

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 30 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

FDA Approves Inlyta (Axitinib) to Treat a Type of Advanced Kidney Cancer

Source: Food and Drug Administration
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 30 Jan 2012 | 8:01 am

Health Tip: Healthy Fats? They Exist

Here are some common sources
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Dietary Fats

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 30 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Health Tip: How to Protect Toddlers from Burns

Precautions include keeping child out of kitchen while you're cooking
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Burns, Child Safety

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 30 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Blood Pressure Differences Between Arms Could Signal Heart Risk

Peripheral vascular disease may lead to stroke or early death, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Peripheral Arterial Disease

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 30 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am

Does Acupuncture Boost IVF Success?

Acupuncture may help some women conceive through in-vitro fertilization (IVF), a new analysis of past research concludes. But the true benefit in the real world, if any, remains unclear.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Acupuncture, Infertility

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 29 Jan 2012 | 3:50 pm

Calories Count, But Not Where They Come From

Sticking to diets with strict proportions of fat, carbs and protein may not be more effective for people who want to lose weight and fat mass than simply cutting back on calories, according to a new comparison of four diets.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diets, Weight Control

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 29 Jan 2012 | 3:48 pm

Don’t Blame C-Sections for Fat Kids

Kids born by Cesarean section are no more likely to become obese than if they are born vaginally, a new study concludes.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cesarean Section, Childbirth, Obesity in Children

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 29 Jan 2012 | 3:48 pm

Teen Driver's Friends Can Be Dangerous Distraction, Studies Find

And certain young drivers are more apt to cruise around in a crowd

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Motor Vehicle Safety, Teen Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 29 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Being Foreign-Born Affects Access to Care

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Page: Health Disparities

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 29 Jan 2012 | 8:29 am

Children of Working Mothers Face More Health Problems

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Page: Children's Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 29 Jan 2012 | 8:23 am

Depending on a Woman's Age, Hysterectomy May Be the Best Option for Resolving Chronic Pelvic Pain and Heavy Bleeding

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hysterectomy, Pelvic Pain

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 29 Jan 2012 | 8:20 am

Lack of Folic Acid Supplementation for Nonpregnant Women Means Missed Opportunities to Prevent Neural Tube Defects in Children

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 29 Jan 2012 | 8:14 am

Study Finds Potentially Suboptimal Use of Antidepressants for Residents in Veterans Affairs Nursing Homes

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Page: Veterans and Military Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 29 Jan 2012 | 8:09 am

Physicians Need Better Understanding of Factors that Patients Use to Decide about Colorectal Cancer Screening

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Colonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 28 Jan 2012 | 8:09 am

HIV Outcomes and Medication Use Are Similar between Rural and Urban HIV Patients

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Pages: HIV/AIDS Medicines, Living with HIV/AIDS

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 28 Jan 2012 | 8:03 am

Increasing Body Mass Index Lowers Quality of Life in Obese Individuals

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Page: Obesity

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 28 Jan 2012 | 7:58 am

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Associated with Elevated Hemoglobin A1c Levels in Low-Income Blacks with Diabetes

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Type 2, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 28 Jan 2012 | 7:56 am

Benefits of Active Surveillance Therapy for Localized Prostate Cancer Not Yet Demonstrated

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Page: Prostate Cancer

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 28 Jan 2012 | 7:47 am

Older Medications for Epilepsy Obtain Better Control but Have More Adverse Effects

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Page: Epilepsy

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 28 Jan 2012 | 7:42 am

Newer Antidepressants Equally Effective in Treating Major Depressive Disorder

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Antidepressants, Depression

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 28 Jan 2012 | 7:37 am

Educational Intervention Helps Doctors and Patients Split Statin Tablets to Save Money for Patients and Payers

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 28 Jan 2012 | 7:31 am

Discrimination Seems to Harm Health Regardless of Race

Unfair treatment that is race-based linked to reports of poor health in both blacks and whites
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Stress

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Too Much Fructose Sweetener Tied to Heart Risks in Teens

Study finds high consumption associated with early signs of diabetes, other health issues

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Carbohydrates, Heart Diseases--Prevention, Teen Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Study Explores Role of Drugs, Drive-By Shootings, and Other Crimes in Gang Homicides

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Page: Teen Violence

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 27 Jan 2012 | 4:40 pm

Study Finds Racial and Ethnic Disparities in U.S. Cancer Screening Rates

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Health Disparities

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 27 Jan 2012 | 4:34 pm

Off-Campus Party Hosts Drank Most in College Survey

Guzzling some 9 alcoholic beverages each event, student hosts outdid their guests

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, College Health, Underage Drinking

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 27 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Students Report Playing Dangerous 'Choking Game'

One in seven at a Texas university tried it, survey finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: College Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 27 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Tropical Trip OK for Most with Crohn's, Colitis

Symptom-free patients have no greater risk for gastro infections than general public, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Crohn's Disease, Traveler's Health, Ulcerative Colitis

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 27 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Gel Lubricant Reduces Pain During Vaginal Exams

Next time you get a vaginal exam, you might want to ask your doctor to use a lubricant gel.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Women's Health Checkup

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 27 Jan 2012 | 1:37 pm

Common Gastro Disease Occurs Even with High-Fiber Diet

Eating less fiber was linked to lower diverticulosis risk in study, but no proof of cause and effect

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dietary Fiber, Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Experts Offer Tips on Avoiding iPad-Linked Shoulder, Neck Strain

Users should not keep tablet computers such as iPad or Xoom on their laps, small study suggests

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Ergonomics

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

IV Acetaminophen Linked to More Child Overdoses

Confusion can arise over measurement guidelines, experts warn

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Medication Errors, Pain Relievers

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Blogging May Help Teens Dealing with Social Distress

Source: American Psychological Association
Related MedlinePlus Page: Teen Mental Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 27 Jan 2012 | 10:24 am

DSM-5 Proposed Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder Designed to Provide More Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment

Source: American Psychiatric Association - - PDF
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 27 Jan 2012 | 10:17 am

A Few Too Many

Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Page: Alcohol

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 27 Jan 2012 | 9:31 am

Positive Reinforcement May Help Patients Take Their Meds

Upbeat thoughts plus education boosted adherence among blacks with high blood pressure, study found

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: African-American Health, High Blood Pressure, Medicines

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 27 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Health Tip: Manage Pain During Childbirth

Suggestions to ease pain without medication
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Childbirth

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 27 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Health Tip: Preparing for a Stress Test

To check heart function
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Heart Diseases

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 27 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Test Might Predict Risk of Lung Cancer's Return

But it's not clear yet how helpful the molecular exam will be, experts say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Lung Cancer

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

Statins May Stave Off Liver Cancer in People with Hepatitis B

Study found lower risk of developing disease for people taking these cholesterol-cutting drugs

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hepatitis B, Liver Cancer, Statins

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

Details May Predict Kids' Soccer-Injury Recovery

A new study of young soccer players and their thigh-muscle injuries suggests that age, site of injury and how it happened may help determine how long a player will be off the field.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Leg Injuries and Disorders, Sports Injuries

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 5:18 pm

Researchers Spot Potential Bile Duct Cancer Drug Targets

Mutations in two genes found in tumors appear to fuel their growth

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bile Duct Cancer, Genes and Gene Therapy

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Spike in Deaths Blamed on 2003 NYC Power Outage

The biggest electricity blackout to occur in the United States resulted in 90 additional deaths in New York City, caused both by accidents and disease-related problems, according to a new analysis of data from the summer of 2003.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Disaster Preparation and Recovery

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 4:04 pm

Working Too Much Can Give You the Blues

Staying on the job 11 hours or more each day doubles the risk for depression, study shows

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Depression, Occupational Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Factors Linked to Age of Onset of Menopause Identified

Researchers zero in on 13 new genetic clues

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Menopause

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Caffeine May Alter Women's Estrogen Levels

But effect is different in Asians, whites, study says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Caffeine, Hormones, Women's Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Medication Helps Some with Mild Depression

People with mild depression may benefit from taking antidepressants, suggests a new analysis of past studies that compared symptoms in people on the drugs to those given drug-free placebo pills.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Antidepressants, Depression

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 2:14 pm

Study Shows Caffeine Consumption Linked to Estrogen Changes

Source: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development -
Related MedlinePlus Page: Caffeine

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 2:06 pm

Mutations in 2 Genes Linked to Rare Autism-Related Disorder

Research sheds light on Joubert syndrome, which causes physical and mental disabilities

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cerebellar Disorders, Genes and Gene Therapy

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Exercise May Boost Mood for Some Chronically Ill

Working out regularly may brighten the mood of people with chronic health problems like cancer, heart disease and back pain, according to the first sweeping look at previous research.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Coping with Chronic Illness, Exercise and Physical Fitness

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 1:37 pm

Enema Transplant Works for Stubborn Infection

For patients with nearly no options to treat a persistent bacterial infection wreaking havoc on their bowels, a transplant of someone else's fecal matter, delivered by enema, helps heal in nine out of 10 cases, according to a new study.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Clostridium Difficile Infections

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 1:28 pm

Study Finds Early Signs of Autism in Baby Brains

Children who develop autism already show signs of different brain responses in their first year of life, scientists said on Thursday in a study that may in the future help doctors diagnose the disorder earlier.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Autism

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 12:08 pm

Gang Murders Taking Toll On Young Males, CDC Says

Most of these homicides involve guns, but criminal drug activity isn't often a factor
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Teen Violence

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Too Few Americans Getting Screened for Common Cancers

National targets for breast, cervical and colon malignancies still not being met
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Health Disparities, Health Screening

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Study Finds No Link Between HPV Vaccine and Autoimmune Disorders

No risk seen among nearly 190,000 Gardasil recipients in company-funded review

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Autoimmune Diseases, HPV, Immunization

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

More U.S. Babies Born at Home

Home birth is seen as viable option for some women, experts say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Childbirth

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Study Finds Elevated Risk Factors Linked to Major Cardiovascular Disease Events across a Lifetime

Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute -
Related MedlinePlus Page: Heart Diseases--Prevention

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 10:11 am

Too Many Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Inactive, Study Finds

Experts say exercise helps keep joints flexible, maintains function

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Oral HPV Infection Strikes Men More Than Women

Sex, smoking associated with raised risk of transmission, researchers report

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: HPV

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Testosterone Exposure May Explain Boys' Language Delay

Male hormone levels before birth appear linked to speech differences, study contends
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hormones, Speech and Language Problems in Children

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Health Tip: Caring for Minor Burns

Suggestions to help you heal
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Burns

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Health Tip: Create the Right Environment for Sleep

Here are suggestions
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Sleep Disorders

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Narcissism Blues

Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Men's Health, Personality Disorders, Stress

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 26 Jan 2012 | 6:53 am

More Fruits, Veggies in U.S. School Lunch Rules

U.S. schoolchildren, accustomed to a steady diet of pizza and french fries, will find more fruits, vegetables and whole grains on their cafeteria trays under new government school lunch rules announced on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: School Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 5:01 pm

Avastin May Be Helpful Before Breast Cancer Surgery

However, it's not clear which patients would benefit, studies find

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Cancer Chemotherapy

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Active Ingredient in Viagra Shrunk Disfiguring Growths in Kids

But, the finding is preliminary and the treatment is expensive, researchers note

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Lymphedema

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Long Shifts May Raise Some Nurses' Odds for Obesity

Arduous schedules take toll on their health, patient care, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity, Occupational Health for Healthcare Providers

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Optimal Heart Health Starts Early

No risk factors by middle age is 'the fountain of youth for your heart'

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Heart Diseases--Prevention

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Talking Things Through in Your Head May Help Autism

Teaching children with autism to "talk things through" in their heads may help them solve tricky day-to-day tasks and could increase the chances of them living independent lives when they grow up, British scientists said on Wednesday.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Autism

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 4:46 pm

Drinking Black Tea May Cut Blood Pressure

People who enjoy drinking black tea throughout the day may get the added benefit of a slight reduction in their blood pressure, suggests a new Australian study.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Herbal Medicine, High Blood Pressure

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 4:42 pm

Controversial Scan Doesn't Help Smokers Quit

Checking for clogged arteries doesn't help inveterate smokers kick the habit if they are already in a quit-smoking program, Swiss researchers have found.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Screening, Heart Diseases, Quitting Smoking

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 4:41 pm

U.S. Hepatitis A Vaccine Rates Vary Widely, Survey Shows

Although about 85 percent of kids in two U.S. states have had a complete set of hepatitis A vaccines, overall just three in 10 have had both shots, according to a new survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childhood Immunization, Hepatitis A

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 4:39 pm

Study Shows High Animal Fat Diet Increases Gestational Diabetes Risk

Source: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development -
Related MedlinePlus Page: Diabetes and Pregnancy

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 4:39 pm

Kids' Health Predicts Parents' Future Heart Disease

When children have high cholesterol or blood pressure, their parents may have increased risks of diabetes and heart disease down the road, a new study finds.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Health Screening, Heart Diseases

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 4:37 pm

Lifestyle Counseling Dramatically Reduces Time to Reach Treatment Goals for People with Diabetes

Source: American Diabetes Association
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 4:05 pm

Women Can Take Steps to Prevent Cervical Cancer

Regular Pap tests, HPV vaccine go a long way in warding off the disease, experts say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Cervical Cancer

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Neurologists Should Screen Patients for Abuse

People with certain disorders might be more vulnerable to violence, says American Academy of Neurology

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Domestic Violence, Elder Abuse, Neurologic Diseases

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Men at Higher Risk for Mental Decline That Precedes Alzheimer's

Odds worst for people without college education, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

U.S. Soldiers Face Host of Mental Health Issues

Studies found they were prone to depression, substance abuse and suicide

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Mental Disorders, Veterans and Military Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Many Docs Use Costly MRIs to Diagnose Nerve Condition

Cheaper tests to spot diabetes-linked nerve damage are effective, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Laboratory Tests, MRI Scans, Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Bird Flu Mutation Studies Must Go on, Says Scientist

A scientist researching a potentially highly lethal airborne version of the H5N1 bird flu virus said on Wednesday he must be allowed to pursue his studies if deadly pandemics are to be prevented.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Biodefense and Bioterrorism, Bird Flu

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 1:02 pm

Protein That Controls Movement Does the Opposite in Parkinson's

Study with mice suggests it may be a new drug target

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Parkinson's Disease

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Study Finds Treatment of Silent Acid Reflux Does Not Improve Asthma in Children

Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute -
Related MedlinePlus Page: Asthma in Children

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 10:21 am

Asthma Warning

Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma in Children, GERD, Heartburn

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 10:05 am

Kids' Snacks Can Be Healthy and Inexpensive

New study at YMCAs finds food combinations that satisfy budgets, nutrition guidelines

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Child Nutrition

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Health Tip: Clean a Wound Carefully

And help reduce the risk of infection
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Wounds

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Frying with Olive, Sunflower Oil OK for Heart, Study Finds

Type of cooking oil determines fried foods' link to heart disease, death risk

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dietary Fats, Heart Diseases

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 25 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am

Pulse Oximetry Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Defects

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Congenital Heart Defects, Newborn Screening

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 24 Jan 2012 | 6:43 pm

Travel to Carnival and Mardi Gras 2012

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Page: Traveler's Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 24 Jan 2012 | 6:39 pm

Can Low Birth Weight Raise Autism Risk?

In twins study, smaller size was associated with greater risk

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Autism, Twins, Triplets, Multiple Births

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 24 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Report Finds Large Decline in Lower-Limb Amputations among U.S. Adults with Diagnosed Diabetes

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Complications, Limb Loss

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 24 Jan 2012 | 4:57 pm

Gene Mutations May Boost Ovarian Cancer Survival

Women with BRCA1, BRCA2 have higher risk for the disease, but prognosis might be better

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Ovarian Cancer

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 24 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Common Household Chemicals Might Harm Kids' Immunity

Study found lower response to vaccines in those with higher levels of PFCs in their blood

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Household Products, Immune System and Disorders

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 24 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

CT Scan Dye Containing Iodine May Affect Thyroid

Used for some medical imaging, cardiac procedures

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: CT Scans, Thyroid Diseases

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 24 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Rate of Leg, Foot Amputations Among Diabetics Drops

Researchers point to better management of disease in explaining the trend

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetic Foot, Limb Loss

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 24 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Heartburn Meds Won't Help, May Harm Kids with Asthma

Acid-reducing drugs might boost respiratory infections in children without reflux, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma in Children, GERD, Heartburn

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 24 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Swimming Lowers Older Adults' Blood Pressure

Many older adults like to take a dip a pool, and now a small study suggests it can be good for their blood pressure.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise for Seniors, High Blood Pressure

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 24 Jan 2012 | 12:31 pm

Enriched Skim Milk Good for Gout

Pain, uric acid levels improved in those drinking shakes made of skim milk powders

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Gout, Nutrition

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 24 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Drug May Slow Early Prostate Cancer

Typically used for an enlarged prostate, it could prevent need for aggressive treatment

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Prostate Cancer

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 24 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Ob-Gyns Should Screen for Domestic Abuse

Intimate partner violence can be psychological or physical, occurs at all levels of society

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Domestic Violence, Health Screening, Women's Health Checkup

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 24 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Dialing Up Stress

Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Page: Stress

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 24 Jan 2012 | 7:36 am

Health Tip: Food Can Affect Sleep

What you eat and drink can keep you up or make you drowsy
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Nutrition, Sleep Disorders

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 24 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Health Tip: Exercise for Healthier Bones

Activities that can help maintain bone health
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 24 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Living Together May Be Mentally Healthier Than Marriage

Once the honeymoon's over, wedded couples grow less happy and social, research claims

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 23 Jan 2012 | 7:00 pm

Family Focus May Help Obese Kids to Succeed in Treatment

Source: American Heart Association
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 23 Jan 2012 | 5:20 pm

Positive Psychology Has Limited Health Benefits

A psychology technique that encourages patients to think positively and gain confidence helped some with high blood pressure and heart disease stick to medication and exercise goals, according to new research.
Source: Reuters Health
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 23 Jan 2012 | 5:01 pm

Narcissism Especially Bad for Men's Health

Traits such as entitlement, exploitativeness may raise levels of stress hormone

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Men's Health, Personality Disorders, Stress

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 23 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Steady Diet of Mental Stimulation Might Reduce Alzheimer's Risk

Lifetime of reading, games lowered levels of brain plaques, researchers report

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 23 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Study Shows How Stress Triggers Immune System

Conflict fires up molecules related to inflammation, researchers report

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 23 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Dyslexia's Brain Changes May Occur Before Kids Learn to Read

Study findings might help identify at-risk children at younger age

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 23 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Alcohol OK in Housing for Formerly Homeless

Heavy drinkers actually cut back on booze over two years, researchers found

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 23 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Pain Intensity Greater for Women Than Men

Medical record analysis reveals that pain scores are higher among females for a wide range of diseases

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 23 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Certain Seniors At Risk for Infection After ER Visit

Going to hospital may spur respiratory, gastro illnesses in long-term care residents

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 23 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Bosses Have Big Impact on Workplace Well-Being

Treating employees badly can backfire as productivity drops, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 23 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

'Co-Occurring' Disorders May Explain Change in Autism Diagnosis

As symptoms of other conditions become more apparent, labels may vary, study suggests

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 23 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Only 1 in 4 Young Teens Uses Sunscreen Regularly

Sunburn in childhood a major risk factor for skin cancer, experts note

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 23 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Severe Brain Injury When Young May Have Long-Term Effects

Good home environment helps overcome some deficits, studies find

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 23 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Health by the Numbers

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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 23 Jan 2012 | 8:27 am

Health Tip: Help Calm a Cough

Here's what you can do
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 23 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Health Tip: When Stress Becomes Dangerous

Signs you should call your doctor
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 23 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

New Genetic Clues to Breast Cancer?

Researchers say they've identified three more genomic regions associated with the disease
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 23 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am

Avoid Getting Scorched by 'Hot Yoga'

High temperature could be dangerous for people with certain medical conditions, expert cautions

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 22 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Overweight Linked to Acne in Teen Girls

Overweight girls in their late teens were twice as likely as their normal-weight peers to report having a lot of acne in a large new survey of Norwegian teenagers that did not find the same link in boys.
Source: Reuters Health
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 5:35 pm

Docs More Likely to Suspect Abuse in Poor Kids

When a toddler has a broken bone, pediatricians may be more likely to suspect abuse if the family is lower-income, a new study finds.
Source: Reuters Health
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 4:14 pm

More Evidence for Oxaliplatin as Colon Cancer Chemotherapy

Adding the drug to standard regimen improved survival in new group of patients
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Breast Cancer Before 50 Linked to More Distress

Personalized treatment might improve health-related quality of life in younger patients

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Many U.S. Adults Not Vaccinated for Hepatitis B

Missed opportunities lead to many new infections each year, study found

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Anthrax Vaccine Shows Promise in Monkeys

Research is part of U.S. military's anti-bioterrorism efforts

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Anthrax, Immunization

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Study Links Sleep Apnea and Sudden Deafness

Sudden hearing loss might be tied to an underlying sleep disorder that interrupts breathing, suggests a new study from Taiwan.
Source: Reuters Health
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 3:15 pm

Docs Can Miss Abnormalities Captured by Pill Camera

Cameras-in-a-pill can capture views deep within the small intestine, but the doctors who read the results may often fail to spot abnormalities, a small study suggests.
Source: Reuters Health
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 2:14 pm

Asthma Meds Likely Safe During Pregnancy

Slight increase in rare birth defects, but cause not clear

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Smoking During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism

But there are many other reasons to avoid cigarettes while pregnant

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Study Highlights Features of High-Quality Primary Care

Interventions promoting access to comprehensive, patient-centered care might cut health disparities

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Pomegranate Seed Oil Fails to Cool Hot Flashes

In the first clinical trial of pomegranate seed oil as a treatment for menopausal hot flashes, women taking the supplement twice a day for 12 weeks got no more relief than women taking a placebo pill containing sunflower oil.
Source: Reuters Health
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 1:16 pm

Experts Weigh Changes to Definition of Autism

The goal: to create a clearer diagnosis of what constitutes the disorder; many could be affected

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

U.S. Work-Related Injuries, Illnesses Take Toll on the Till

Costs related to occupational health reach $250 billion annually, researcher says

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Tanning Salon Tax No Deterrent

Bans for people under 18 and fines may be more effective than tax, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

British Troops Have Lower Rate of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Study looked at prevalence among U.S., U.K. military personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Seeing Red

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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 9:26 am

Many Breast Cancer Patients Uninformed About Options

Survey of survivors found that only about half were asked their preference for type of surgery

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Treating Diabetes, Depression Together May Make Sense

Study found both conditions improved when addressed simultaneously

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Rapid Infant Growth Linked to Asthma in Study

First three months might be critical window, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Health Tip: Store Insulin Properly

Follow these suggestions
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Health Tip: Strengthen Your Muscles

And help avoid muscle loss as you age
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Bipolar Drug May Spur Weight Gain, Thyroid Problems

Overall, lithium still 'treatment of choice' but docs urged to watch for and manage side effects

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 20 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

Middle-Aged Men with Upper-Normal Blood Pressure at Risk for AF

Source: American Heart Association
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 8:12 pm

Delirium After Stroke Linked to Poorer Outcomes for Patients

Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Page: Stroke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 8:07 pm

Sexual Activity Is Safe for Most Heart Patients

Source: American Heart Association
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 8:05 pm

Alcohol OK in Housing for Formerly Homeless, Study Says

Heavy drinkers actually cut back on booze over two years, researchers found

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Kidney Failure Patients Prone to GI Tract Bleeding

Bleeding in the esophagus, stomach and intestine can be deadly for dialysis patients, study says

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Genetic Abnormality Predicts Benefit from Treatment for a Rare Brain Tumor

Source: National Cancer Institute -
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 4:26 pm

Stroke Patients with Delirium Have Worse Prognosis

Study found longer hospitalizations, greater risk of death

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Poorer Folks May Find It Harder to Quit Smoking

Financial and social status seems to affect treatment success, study finds

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Can Coffee Really Thwart Type 2 Diabetes?

Three potentially beneficial compounds identified in lab study

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

More Than Half of Teens Who Gave Birth Weren't Using Contraception: CDC

A third of them thought they couldn't get pregnant at the time, researchers report

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Study Hints That Statins Might Fight Breast Cancer

But laboratory finding on tumor suppression hasn't been proven in real-world setting, researcher said

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Statins

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

U.S. Military Women Exposed to More Combat Than Ever Before

Female soldiers have the same rate of post-traumatic stress disorder as males, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Veterans and Military Health, Women's Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

New Medication, Surgery May Offer Relief for Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)

Source: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 1:23 pm

Coexisting Medical Conditions Increase Treatment Costs and Lengthen Hospitalization after Hip Fracture

Source: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 1:20 pm

Plant Compounds Tied to Fewer Heart Deaths

Older adults who get a moderate amount of certain plant compounds in their diets are less likely to die of heart disease or stroke, a large study finds.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Diseases, Nutrition for Seniors, Stroke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 1:17 pm

Packaging May Pump-Up Kids' Sunscreen Use

Kids using a pump dispenser applied the most sunscreen in a new Australian study, but they still used less than half the amount needed for full protection.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Skin Cancer, Sun Exposure

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 12:27 pm

Narrowed Artery Condition Often Goes Undiagnosed

Fibrous tissue disorder raises risks for high blood pressure, stroke and aneurysm

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Repeat Scans Urged for Head Injury When Blood Thinners Involved

Italian study confirms recommendation for 2 CT scans 24 hours apart to detect bleeding in brain

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Thinners, CT Scans, Head Injuries

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Tall? That May Be Good News for Your Heart

Tall men are less likely than shorter ones to develop heart failure, suggests a new study of U.S. doctors.
Source: Reuters Health
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 11:17 am

1 in 5 U.S. Adults Suffers Mental Ills

But, lack of insurance blocks many from treatment, experts say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Statistics, Mental Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Hungry Families Admit to 'Formula Stretching'

Better methods needed to identify those without enough to eat, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

When to Scan

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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 8:57 am

Health Tip: Set an Exercise Schedule

To help adhere to your fitness routine
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Health Tip: Stick with Your Healthy New Year's Resolutions

Don't let them slide
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Antidepressants Might Raise Fall Risk in Nursing Homes

Residents with dementia taking so-called SSRIs seem to be at higher risk of injury, study suggests

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 19 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am

Cervical Cancer: The Preventable Gynecologic Cancer

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 8:05 pm

Melanoma Drug's Link to Other Skin Cancers Identified

New study suggests ways around the risk for patients

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Drug Safety, Melanoma, Skin Cancer

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

New Drug Combo for Hepatitis C Shows Promise

Called 'watershed' research, study reports success with oral meds

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Some Women Can Go Longer Between Bone Checks

Those with normal density may be able to wait more than recommended two years, researcher says

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Video Consults with Dermatologists Aid Treatment

After a live video consult with a dermatologist, almost every patient who'd previously been checked out by a primary care doctor had a change in their diagnosis or in their treatment, in a new study from California.
Source: Reuters Health
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 4:30 pm

Kids Do Well with Two Cochlear Implants

Deaf children who already had one cochlear implant had improvements in speech, hearing and related quality of life measures after a second was implanted in the other ear, researchers from the Netherlands reported this week.
Source: Reuters Health
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 4:29 pm

Study Maps Path from Smoking to Emphysema in Mice

Immune response to smoke causes the disease, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Voraxaze Approved to Treat High Levels of Chemo Drug

Blood amounts can rise due to kidney failure
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 2:10 pm

Genes May Guide Intelligence Throughout Life

Some people stay smart as they age in part because of genetic factors, study suggests

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Gossiping Might Be Good for You

Telling others when you see someone behaving badly makes you feel better, study suggests

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Appendicitis Racial Disparities Mostly Unexplained

Poverty and unfavorable health insurance account for only a small portion of the gap in the number of white versus Hispanic or black children who end up with a burst appendix, according to a new study.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Appendicitis, Health Disparities

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 1:15 pm

CDC Finds "Pseudo-Outbreak" of Whooping Cough

A cluster of suspected whooping cough cases in Colorado was actually most likely a "pseudo-outbreak," according to an investigation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Source: Reuters Health
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 12:14 pm

Genes May Give Clues to Severe form of Lupus

A DNA sequence known as an 'accelerator' might explain some aggressive cases, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Flu Season off to Slow Start, So Far

Relatively few cases reported, experts say, but that doesn't mean a surge can't happen

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Vaccine Against Bacterial Meningitis Shows Promise

Disease caused by the B strain can be deadly

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Immunization, Meningitis

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Sleep Might Help Deepen Traumatic Memories

Staying awake after disturbing event weakened emotional response upon recall, study found

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Web of Trouble?

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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 7:24 am

U.S. Wants to Buttress Alzheimer's Arsenal by 2025

Left unchecked, the number of Alzheimer's patients could triple by 2050, experts say
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Health Tip: Limit Drug-Food Interactions

Foods can affect both prescription and OTC meds
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Health Tip: Avoid Sugary Foods for Healthier Teeth

Suggestions to help prevent cavities
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Carbohydrates, Tooth Decay

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

'The Pill' Can Help Ease Period Pain, Study Finds

Many doctors already prescribe oral contraceptives 'off-label' for this purpose, experts note

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am

Experimental Drug Might Help Some a Bit with Colon Cancer

Drug extended survival by one month in those with advanced disease

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 18 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am

Are You at High Risk for Serious Illness from Flu?

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 17 Jan 2012 | 8:22 pm

Chickenpox Can Be Serious: Protect Your Child

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 17 Jan 2012 | 8:14 pm

Fish Oil Plus Exercise May Do Older Muscles Good

Older women may be able to boost their muscle strength by adding fish oil supplements to their exercise routine, a small clinical trial suggests.
Source: Reuters Health
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 17 Jan 2012 | 5:38 pm

'Upper Normal' Blood Pressure Linked to Heart Risk in Men

Those with levels in the high end of the normal range may later develop irregular heartbeat, study says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, High Blood Pressure, Men's Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 17 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Joint Replacement Patients Face Blood Clot Risk in Hospital

Knee surgery associated with twice the risk compared to hip procedure, evidence review found

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 17 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Knee Arthritis May Speed Up Process Linked to Cell Aging

People with osteoarthritis have increased cell deterioration nearest to damaged joint, study finds

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 17 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

How Much Iodine Is Too Much?

Iodine deficiency is a major health problem worldwide, but a new study points to the potential downsides of too much iodine.
Source: Reuters Health
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 17 Jan 2012 | 1:22 pm

Americans Aren't Getting Any Skinnier

But, the good news is the overall rate of obesity is stabilizing, researchers report

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 17 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Drug Duo May Help Fight Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer

Response rate increased with two-drug approach, researchers report

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 17 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

ADHD: Treating with Eating?

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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 17 Jan 2012 | 9:21 am

Younger Adults on Multiple Meds at Risk for Falls

Injury risk was doubled compared to those with fewer prescriptions

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 17 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Drinking Late in First Trimester May Be Most Hazardous

But no alcohol use is safe during pregnancy, study finds

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 17 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Health Tip: Stop Your Child's Thumb-Sucking Habit

The practice can be harmful to teeth
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 17 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Health Tip: Get More Veggies Into Your Diet

Here are some ways to add them to snacks and meals
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 17 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Injuries to Pedestrians Wearing Headphones Tripled Since 2004

Unaware of surroundings, they're hit by cars, even trains, report says

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 17 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

Vitamin D Doesn't Ease Lung Disease Symptoms

In a new study of people with moderate or severe lung disease, taking large amounts of vitamin D was not linked to any symptom relief, researchers from Belgium report.
Source: Reuters Health
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 16 Jan 2012 | 5:34 pm

Women Suffer from Sleep Apnea, Raised Heart Risks, Too

Spanish study also finds that breathing apparatus helps them as much as it helps men

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 16 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

'Nose Job' May Make You Look a Bit Younger, Too

But several plastic surgeons say psychology may be at work as well

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 16 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

More, Faster Weight Loss Seen with Gastric Bypass Than Banding

But the surgeon performing the operation also makes a difference, an expert says

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 16 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Drop in Melanoma Deaths Limited to Educated Whites

Rates not declining in skin cancer patients with less schooling, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 16 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Many Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Face Eating Problems

Poor throat function, depression and pain are common, study finds

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 16 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Is Continued Lip-Reading an Early Sign of Autism?

Researchers say that typically developing infants focus on a speaker's eyes after age 1

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 16 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Overweight Teen Girls May Have Higher Acne Risk

However, no similar connection found for boys in Norwegian study

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Acne, Obesity in Children

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 16 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Children Born by C-Section at Slightly Higher Asthma Risk

Large Norwegian study found likelihood greater when mothers had no allergies

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 16 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Pediatricians Split on Heart Tests Before Kids' ADHD Meds

About 15 percent order EKGs; recent studies say drugs don't pose heart risk

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 16 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Teens of Lesbian Parents Appear Well-Adjusted

Teasing, stereotypes did not affect their quality of life, small study found

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Parenting, Teen Mental Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 16 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Your Taste for Fat May Reside in Your Genes

Individual sensitivity might influence what and how much you eat, small study suggests

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 16 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Smaller Servings Mean More Balanced Meals for Kids

Feeding preschoolers smaller portions of the main dish at lunchtime means they'll eat more fruit and vegetables on the side and fewer total calories, according to a new study.
Source: Reuters Health
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 16 Jan 2012 | 10:15 am

Children's Drowning Injuries, Deaths Decline

Youngest children at risk in bathtubs, older boys at most risk from swimming

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Drowning

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 16 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Health Tip: Avoid the Flu During Travel

Suggestions to remain healthy
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Flu, Traveler's Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 16 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Health Tip: What Affects Blood Glucose?

Factors that can cause blood sugar to rise or fall
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Diabetes

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 16 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Magnesium-Rich Diet May Lower Stroke Risk

People who eat lots of magnesium-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables, nuts and beans have fewer strokes, according to an international analysis covering some 250,000 people.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Minerals, Stroke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 15 Jan 2012 | 9:40 pm

Heading Soccer Balls Could Injure Brain

Players of all skill levels must use proper techniques, study says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sports Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injury

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 15 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Recent Rotavirus Vaccines Safe

Gastrointestinal complications not associated with updated formulations

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Rotavirus Infections

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 13 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Experts Urge Public Action to Aid Cancer Prevention

Cancer society's new guidelines for diet and exercise stress community support

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 13 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

CDC Warns Against Sharing Insulin Pens

Doing so exposes people with diabetes to blood-borne infection risk

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes, Diabetes Medicines

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 13 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Statins Cost Four Times More in U.S. Than in U.K.

Use of generic versions of the cholesterol-lowering drugs in Britain may be a factor, study says

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 13 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Nurses' Miscarriages Linked to Chemicals at Work

Nurses who worked with chemotherapy drugs or sterilizing chemicals were twice as likely to have a miscarriage as their colleagues who didn't handle these materials, in a new study.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Miscarriage, Occupational Health for Healthcare Providers

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 13 Jan 2012 | 12:20 pm

Need to Exercise More? Think How It Will Help You Now

Shifting from long-term to short-term gains will resonate better, experts say

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 13 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Normal Pregnancies May Be Misdiagnosed As Ectopic

Better diagnostic tools needed to avoid medical errors leading to fetal loss, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 13 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Weight Gain Often Unrecognized by Young Women

Those on birth control shots and young black women more alert to added pounds, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: African-American Health, Birth Control, Body Weight

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 13 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

NIH Study Shows 32 Million Americans Have Autoantibodies That Target Their Own Tissues

Source: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences -
Related MedlinePlus Page: Autoimmune Diseases

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 13 Jan 2012 | 11:12 am

Your Diet and Dining Out

Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Nutrition, Weight Control

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 13 Jan 2012 | 9:32 am

Health Tip: Buy Safe Toys

Suggestions to help protect youngsters
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Child Safety

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 13 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Health Tip: Take Care of Dry Skin

Keep it moisturized
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Skin Conditions

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 13 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Antidepressants While Pregnant Linked to Slight Risk of Lung Problem in Babies

Study found women who took SSRIs a bit more likely to have infants with high blood pressure in the lungs
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Antidepressants, Pregnancy and Medicines

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 13 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am

Some IVF Patients Don't Follow Doctor's Orders

Doctors recommend women using fertility treatments cut back on certain activities to increase their chances of having children, but a new study suggests they're not listening.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Infertility

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 12 Jan 2012 | 5:05 pm

Blogging Can Help Calm Anxious Teens

Responses were positive, supportive when adolescents went online with social problems

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Anxiety, Teen Mental Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 12 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Driving and Diabetes: One Size Does Not Fit All

Source: American Diabetes Association
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Impaired Driving

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 12 Jan 2012 | 4:23 pm

Children Exposed to HIV Before Birth at Risk for Language Delay

Researchers recommend routine screening for communication problems

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: HIV/AIDS, Speech and Language Problems in Children

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 12 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Frequent Eating Tied to Less Weight Gain in Girls

Girls who ate frequent meals and snacks put on fewer pounds and gained fewer inches to their waistlines over the next decade than those who only ate a couple of times each day, according to a new study.
Source: Reuters Health
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 12 Jan 2012 | 3:44 pm

Integrated 3-D Imaging Facilitates Human Face Transplantation

Source: American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America
Related MedlinePlus Page: Facial Injuries and Disorders

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 12 Jan 2012 | 3:44 pm

Little Known About How Autism Affects Teen Drivers: Researchers

Communication and motor skill impairments may influence driving skills, experts say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Autism, Teen Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 12 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

DNA Damage from Chemo May Help Spur Leukemia's Return

The treatment can achieve acute myeloid leukemia remission, but better options needed, experts say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Cancer Chemotherapy

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 12 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

NIH Study to Test Treatment for Fatty Liver Disease in Children

Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases -
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 12 Jan 2012 | 1:43 pm

NIH Scientists Find Cause of Rare Immune Disease

Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases -
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 12 Jan 2012 | 1:40 pm

Music May Ease Anxiety, Pain in Prostate Biopsy Patients

Men who listened to Bach with headphones during procedure seemed less stressed, study says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Prostate Cancer

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 12 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Fighting the Flu

Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Flu, Healthy Living

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 12 Jan 2012 | 9:24 am

Does Deodorant Ingredient Affect Breast Cancer Risk?

Small study finds suspect chemical even in women who never used the product, further muddying the debate

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Cosmetics

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 12 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Less Common in Sunny States

Researchers say sunshine may boost vitamin D levels, affecting immune function

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 12 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Partner's 'Viral Load' a Major Factor in HIV Transmission

Condom use, circumcision lowered risk of sexually infecting partners in study of African couples

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: HIV/AIDS

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 12 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Health Tip: Help Control Constipation During Pregnancy

Eat more fiber and drink more fluids
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Constipation, Pregnancy

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 12 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Health Tip: Better Manage Stress

Suggestions to help keep it under control
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Stress

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 12 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Three Embryos Are Too Many For IVF: Study

The ideal number is one or two for the assisted reproduction technique, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Infertility

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 12 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

Herbal Medicines For Arthritis Not Backed By Evidence

Not only are most ineffective, some can interfere with other medications, review found

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Herbal Medicine, Osteoarthritis

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 12 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

Could Internet Addiction Disrupt Brain's Connections?

Small Chinese study found abnormalities in white matter in brains of teenage Web junkies

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Internet Safety, Teen Mental Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 12 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

VFC Program: Vaccines for Uninsured Children

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Page: Childhood Immunization

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 7:21 pm

Cronobacter Illness and Infant Formula

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Page: Food Safety

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 6:39 pm

Folic Acid Helps Prevent Neural Tube Defects

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Folic Acid, Neural Tube Defects

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 6:30 pm

Pool Chlorine Tied to Lung Damage in Elite Swimmers

Competitive swimmers who train at indoor chlorinated swimming pools may have lung changes similar to those seen in people with mild asthma, a new study has found.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Lung Diseases, Sports Safety

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 5:47 pm

Help Smokers Quit Whether They Ask or Not

Doctors should automatically offer smokers help with quitting, without waiting for signs that they're ready to kick the habit, researchers say.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Quitting Smoking

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 5:42 pm

Gene Research Sheds Light on Rare Immune Disease

One symptom, cold urticaria, is a potentially serious disorder triggered by exposure to low temperatures

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Immune System and Disorders

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Scientists Identify Inherited Prostate Cancer Gene

Men with the mutation are at 10 to 20 times increased risk of prostate cancer

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Prostate Cancer

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Covering Gym Fees Might Be Money Saver for Medicare

Medicare Advantage plans that do so lure healthier members, study suggests

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise for Seniors, Medicare

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Marathoners at Slim Risk of Cardiac Arrest

10-year study found distance running safe for most participants

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cardiac Arrest, Sports Fitness

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Even When Silent, Irregular Heartbeat Linked to Stroke Risk

Study found people with pacemakers experienced atrial fibrillation without realizing it

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators, Stroke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Extra Oxygen May Harm Emergency Patients

That oxygen mask they strap on patients rushed to the ER after a heart attack or a stroke?
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Emergency Medical Services, Oxygen Therapy

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 4:34 pm

Outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease Traced to Hospital Fountain

Indoor decorative fountains should undergo periodic testing for bacteria, study says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Drinking Water, Legionnaires' Disease

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Frequent Red Meat Eaters at Higher Risk of Stroke

A high-protein diet might benefit health in some ways, but depending on what kind of protein a person consumes, it could raise their stroke risk too, suggests a large new study that finds eating lots of red meat ups the likelihood of having a stroke while poultry lowers it.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Nutrition, Stroke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 3:19 pm

Alcohol Targets Brain 'Reward Centers' in Heavy Drinkers

Study highlights changes that make drinkers more likely to gain pleasure from booze

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Alcoholism

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Mouse Study Give Clues to Why Exercise Is Healthy

Naturally occurring muscle protein has 'clear therapeutic potential,' researcher says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Exercise and Physical Fitness

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Americans Living Longer, CDC Report Finds

Better treatments, screening for many diseases may explain trend, experts say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Health Statistics

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Internet Flu Searches May Warn of Outbreaks

Harnessing this data could aid health care workers, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

New Aspirin Concern

Source: HealthDay -
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 9:31 am

Surgeons in Mid-Career Have Fewest Complications

Both younger and older physicians performed worse on thyroid removal surgeries, study found

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Car, TV Ownership Tied to Higher Risk for Heart Attack

But getting active during work and leisure hours can lower the odds, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Statistics, Heart Attack

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Novel Stem Cell Treatment May Hold Promise for Type 1 Diabetes

Scientists try to 're-educate' patient's immune cells to begin producing insulin

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Type 1, Stem Cells

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Health Tip: Spot the Symptoms of Heart Attack

Here's what to watch for
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Heart Attack

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Health Tip: When Your Child Cries at Night

Suggestions for what to do
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Child Care

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Certain Diabetes Drugs Might Aid Weight Loss

Medicines such as Byetta may help users shed pounds, but more study is needed, experts say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Medicines, Weight Control

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 11 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

Loud Hospital Rooms Linked to Poor Patient Sleep

Hospitals are too loud, and patients' sleep could be suffering because of it, suggests a new study.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Facilities, Sleep Disorders

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 10 Jan 2012 | 5:19 pm

Asian-Americans More Apt to Die in Hospital After Heart Attacks

However, program to improve health care reduced disparity

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asian-American Health, Health Disparities, Heart Attack

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 10 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Autism Gastro Problems May Be Linked to Gut Bacteria

Study found children with the disorder have different type of microbes in stomach than other kids

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Autism

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 10 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Heart Disease More Likely in People with Psoriasis

People who suffer from psoriasis may want to pay extra attention to heart risks, according to a new study that found they are at a greater risk for blocked arteries than those who don't have the skin disease.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Diseases, Psoriasis

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 10 Jan 2012 | 4:15 pm

Dementia May Lead to Avoidable Hospitalizations

Two-thirds of admissions in these patients are for preventable illnesses, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dementia, Health Facilities

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 10 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Occasional Pot Smoking Won't Harm Lungs

20-year study finds a few joints a month have no effect, but other experts differ

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 10 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Study Challenges Potassium Guidelines for Heart Attack Patients

Current recommendations for the mineral may be too high, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Attack, Potassium

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 10 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Most Toddler Vaccines Not Linked to Blood Disease

Although the MMR vaccine has been linked to a heightened risk of a rare blood disorder, other childhood vaccines do not appear to be, researchers reported Monday.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childhood Immunization, Toddler Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 10 Jan 2012 | 3:25 pm

One in Six Americans Binge Drink

Most are young adults, but those aged 65 and over drink most often, report shows

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, Health Statistics, Underage Drinking

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 10 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Too Much Vitamin D Could Be Harmful to Heart

Higher-than-normal levels can increase cardiac inflammation, study found

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Diseases, Vitamin D

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 10 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Vitamin D May Improve Bone Health in Those Taking Anti-HIV Drug

Source: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: HIV/AIDS, HIV/AIDS Medicines

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 10 Jan 2012 | 12:23 pm

Diabetes Takes a Toll on Lifetime Earnings

Teens with disease more likely to drop out of high school, make less money, researchers found
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 10 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

How to Keep from Overeating When Eating Out

Try ordering a la carte and skipping foods that aren't your favorites, study says

Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 10 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Alzheimer's Med Seems Ineffective in Those with Down Syndrome

Patients taking memantine had more serious adverse events than those given placebo

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Disease, Down Syndrome

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 10 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Anti-Stroke Diet

Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diets, Stroke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 10 Jan 2012 | 7:35 am

Health Tip: Is My Neck Pain Serious?

Signs you should call a doctor
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 10 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Health Tip: Make Low-Cholesterol Salad Choices

Watch those toppings
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 10 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

New Blood Thinner Linked to Higher Heart Attack Risk

But benefits of Pradaxa still outweigh risks for those with atrial fibrillation, experts say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Thinners, Drug Safety, Heart Attack

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 10 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am

Can Electronic Health Records Erase Disparities?

Switching to electronic health records might help close health gaps between black and white Americans, researchers suggest in a new study.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Personal Health Records

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 9 Jan 2012 | 5:21 pm

Grief over Losing Loved One Linked to Higher Heart Attack Risks

Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bereavement, Heart Attack

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 9 Jan 2012 | 5:20 pm

9-1-1 Dispatchers Can Save More Lives by Coaching Bystanders in CPR

Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Pages: CPR, Cardiac Arrest

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 9 Jan 2012 | 5:18 pm

NIH Study Shows HIV-Exposed Children at High Risk of Language Delay

Source: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: HIV/AIDS, Speech and Language Problems in Children

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 9 Jan 2012 | 5:14 pm

Low-Dose Aspirin to Prevent First Heart Attack or Stroke? Not So Fast

Modest benefits might not outweigh bleeding risk, evidence review suggests

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Attack, Pain Relievers, Stroke

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 9 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

Statins May Boost Diabetes Risk in Older Women

But experts say finding shouldn't spur change in guidelines for the cholesterol-lowering drugs

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Type 2, Statins, Women's Health

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 9 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Could Nicotine Patches Help Stave Off Memory Loss?

Older people with mild cognitive impairment saw improvements while using them, researchers report

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Mild Cognitive Impairment

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 9 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Growth in U.S. Health Spending Stayed Slow in 2010

3.9 percent rise similar to 2009 figure, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Health Statistics

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 9 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Exercise May Help Those at Higher Risk for Alzheimer's

Sedentary people with gene variation had more brain changes

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Disease, Exercise for Seniors, Genes and Gene Therapy

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 9 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Researchers Look at Genomes of Nonsmokers with Lung Cancer

Never-smokers may have different mutations in genes than smokers, suggests small, early study

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Lung Cancer

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 9 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Nicotine Patches, Gums Won't Help Smokers Quit Long-Term

Researchers say finding underscores real-world challenges facing those looking to quit
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Quitting Smoking

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 9 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

Surgery Seems Most Effective for Herniated Discs

And married people showed greatest improvement afterwards, study found

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Herniated Disk

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 9 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Diet Might Have Some Effect on ADHD

Review found omega-3 fatty acids may help kids with disorder, while Western diet could hurt

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Nutrition

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 9 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Power of Acupuncture to Ease Migraines Questioned in Study

Precise needle location may be less important than thought, expert says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Acupuncture, Migraine

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 9 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm

Kids Who Need Heart Surgery May Fare Better at Busier Hospitals

Higher-volume centers had lower death rate for patients with complications, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Facilities, Heart Surgery

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 9 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Short Delay in Treating Blood Pressure Safe for Diabetics

But other experts disagree, saying the best solution to hypertension is prompt drug therapy

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Type 2, High Blood Pressure

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 9 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Most Parents Tell Kids About Test Results for Breast Cancer Genes

Children can handle the information, study suggests, except very youngest

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Genetic Testing, Parenting

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 9 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

Alcohol and Sex

Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, HIV/AIDS

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 9 Jan 2012 | 8:09 am

Health Tip: Insomnia Keeping You Awake?

Common symptoms of the sleep disorder
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Sleep Disorders

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 9 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Health Tip: Be Prepared for Skin Changes As You Age

Wrinkles and other imperfections are likely
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Skin Aging

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 9 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

Why Some People Live to 110

'Supercentenarians' appear to have built-in protection against disease, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Genes and Gene Therapy

Source: MedlinePlus Health News | 8 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am