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July 2008
- Wednesday, July 2:Return to top
- Black Men Often Unaware of High Blood Pressure (Reuters Health)
- CDC Releases Reports on Formaldehyde Tests of Trailers (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Caregivers Often Expose Asthmatic Kids to Smoke (Reuters Health)
- Circulating Tumor Cells Reveal Insights into Lung Cancers (HealthDay)
- FDA Food Protection Plan Shows Significant Progress (Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA Panel Calls for More Testing of Diabetes Drugs (HealthDay)
- Glaucoma Treatment Can Prevent Blindness (HealthDay)
- Heart Failure Linked to Sutent Treatment (Reuters Health)
- High Fat Diet May Abet Prostate Cancer Progression (Reuters Health)
- Kidney Stones a Risk After Stomach Bypass Surgery (Reuters Health)
- Lung Infections Cost Hospitals More Than $10B in 2006 (HealthDay)
- More 90-Plus Women Than Men Prone to Dementia (HealthDay)
- Neck Problems Seen in Bone Growth Products (Reuters Health)
- New Drug Slows Thyroid Cancer (HealthDay)
- New Hope against the Cold Sore Virus (HealthDay)
- New Spanish Consumer Guide Compares Diabetes Meds (HealthDay)
- Obesity May Offer Some Protection After Stenting (Reuters Health)
- Smokeless Tobacco Products Do Raise Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Study Shows How Broccoli Fights Cancer (Reuters Health)
- Tai Chi Helps Older Adults Get Good Night's Sleep (Reuters Health)
- Two-Drug Treatment Didn't Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, July 1:Return to top
- Death Rates for HIV Patients Decrease Dramatically (HealthDay)
- Even Modest Weight Gain Raises Kidney Disease Risk (Reuters Health)
- Exercise Recommendations May Not Curb Kids' Weight (Reuters Health)
- Exercise Unlikely to Curb Migraine Pain (Reuters Health)
- Extreme Heat a Deadly Risk for Older Adults (HealthDay)
- Grape Seed Extract May Fight Alzheimer's (Reuters Health)
- Mental Test Spots Alzheimer's Risk (HealthDay)
- Minimum Drinking Age of 21 Cuts Road Deaths (Reuters Health)
- Multiple Jabs Have Not Made Troops Sick (Reuters Health)
- New Method Better Predictor of In Vitro Fertilization Success (HealthDay)
- New Safety Standards Set for Baby Formula and Nuts (Reuters Health)
- New Targeted Treatment Promising in Breast Cancer (Reuters Health)
- Newborns in Intensive Care Often Exposed to Pain (HealthDay)
- Opening Clogged Arteries Helps Women After Heart Attack (HealthDay)
- Salmonellosis Outbreak in Certain Types of Tomatoes (Food and Drug Administration)
- Scientists Find Way to Dim Cancer Switch (HealthDay)
- Smoke-Free Policies Prove Effective (HealthDay)
- Tuberculosis Outbreaks May Be Predicted by First 2 Cases (HealthDay)
- Wealth, Health Impact Colon Cancer Screening (Reuters Health)
- Workplace Weight Programs Produce Modest Losses (Reuters Health)
- Yeast-Based Vaccine Induces Immune Responses and Reduces Tumor Size in Mice
(National Cancer Institute)
- Wednesday, July 2:Return to top
June 2008
- Monday, June 30:Return to top
- Broad Differences in Alcohol, Tobacco and Illegal Drug Use Across Countries (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
- Celebrate Safely -- Prevent Fireworks-Related Injuries (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Device Puts Steering at the Tip of the Tongue (Reuters Health)
- Elevated Albumin Levels in Urine Raise Hypertension Risk (HealthDay)
- FDA Approves First Generic Risperidone to Treat Psychiatric Conditions (Food and Drug Administration)
- Fatty Liver Disease Ups Heart Risks for Obese Kids (HealthDay)
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- High Birth Weight Doubles Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis (HealthDay)
- Many with Lupus May Be Unaware of Heart Risks (Reuters Health)
- NIAID Announces Grants to Stimulate Food Allergy Research (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- New Molecular Trigger Described for Hypertension, Diabetes (HealthDay)
- Population-Based Strategy Urged to Cut U.S. Obesity Rate (HealthDay)
- Promising Cancer Treatment Ready for Human Trial (HealthDay)
- Research Links Low HDL Levels with Memory Loss (HealthDay)
- Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's Disease (HealthDay)
- Shorter Time Between Periods Can Signal Menopause (Reuters Health)
- Broad Differences in Alcohol, Tobacco and Illegal Drug Use Across Countries
- Saturday, June 28:Return to top
- Alzheimer's Drug Shows Early Promise (HealthDay)
- Barefoot Lifestyle Has Its Dangers (HealthDay)
- Tomatoes May Not Be Only Source of Salmonella Outbreak (HealthDay)
- Friday, June 27:Return to top
- Antibiotics Effective for Vaginal Injury After Childbirth (HealthDay)
- Death Risk Climbs As Waist Circumference Grows (Reuters Health)
- Diabetes Linked to Cognitive Decline in Seniors (Reuters Health)
- Drug Helps Heroin Addicts Stay Clean (HealthDay)
- Few Student-Athletes Survive Sudden Cardiac Arrest (HealthDay)
- Hip Replacement Boosts Mobility at Any Age (HealthDay)
- Low Vitamin B Tied to Hip Fracture Risk (Reuters Health)
- Multiple Sclerosis Patients at Higher Risk for Restless Legs Syndrome (HealthDay)
- Nitroglycerin Patch Won't Help Achilles Injury (Reuters Health)
- Obesity May Interfere with Prostate Cancer Screen (Reuters Health)
- Quit Rates "High" After Pre-Surgery Smoking Program (Reuters Health)
- Staying Social May Keep Dementia at Bay (HealthDay)
- Thursday, June 26:Return to top
- 'Silent Strokes' Strike One in 10 Healthy People (HealthDay)
- ACE Inhibitors May Cause Localized Swelling (Reuters Health)
- AIDS Cases Up in Men Who Have Sex with Men (Reuters Health)
- Breast Cancer Vaccines Look Promising (HealthDay)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Growing Globally (HealthDay)
- ER Visits Increasing for Elderly Patients (Reuters Health)
- Experimental Imaging System Helps Detect Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
- Lax Joints Raise Girls' Knee Injury Risk (Reuters Health)
- Low-Fat Diet As Heart-Healthy As Mediterranean (Reuters Health)
- Many Teens Getting Free Alcohol From Adults (HealthDay)
- Nationwide Report Estimates that 40 Percent of Underage Drinkers Received Free Alcohol from Adults Over 21 (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
- New Vaccine May Account for Less Severe Rotavirus Season (HealthDay)
- Rabies Vaccines in Short Supply in U.S. (Reuters Health)
- Respiratory Illness, Dog Bites Among Top Concerns for Travelers to China (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Guidelines Updated (HealthDay)
- Sudden Hearing Loss May Portend Stroke (HealthDay)
- Unhealthy Meals Dull Older Diabetics' Memory (HealthDay)
- Women Don't Notice 40% of Their Hot Flashes (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, June 25:Return to top
- ADHD Gene Doesn't Predict Response to Drugs (HealthDay)
- Blood Pressure Drug Shows Promise for Marfan Syndrome (HealthDay)
- Cats Can Trigger Eczema in Some Infants (HealthDay)
- Coffee, Tea May Curb Stroke Risk in Male Smokers (Reuters Health)
- Drug-Coated Stents Reduce Repeat Artery Procedures (HealthDay)
- Education, Income Affect Heart Attack Survival Rates (HealthDay)
- Estrogen May Protect Against Colorectal Cancer (Reuters Health)
- Fewer Kids Suffering from Rotavirus This Season (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Gene Variant May Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease (HealthDay)
- Low Childhood IQ Tied to Dementia in Old Age (HealthDay)
- Many May 'Trust' Their Partner Is a Low STD Risk (Reuters Health)
- NIAID Creates HIV Vaccine Discovery Branch to Promote Synergy between Basic HIV Researchers and Vaccine Designers (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- New Anti-Clotting Pill Works Well in Trials (HealthDay)
- Obese Men May Have Lower Hernia Risk (Reuters Health)
- Parkinson's Drugs Again Linked to Compulsive Disorders (HealthDay)
- Poor Diabetes Control May Put Elderly at Risk for TB (Reuters Health)
- U.S. Study Shows 150 Percent Jump in Statin Use (Reuters Health)
- Untargeted Exercises Don't Aid Post-Stroke Walking (Reuters Health)
- WHO Suggests Checklist to Prevent Surgery Errors (Reuters Health)
- Worldwide Surgery Rates Tied to Economic Status (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, June 24:Return to top
- Brain Scans Detect Alzheimer's Disease Quickly (HealthDay)
- Delinquency Less Common Among Teens Born Preterm (Reuters Health)
- Drinking Less Reduces Overactive Bladder Symptoms (Reuters Health)
- Going Online to Draw the Line on High Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
- Heel Ultrasound Helps Detect Fracture Risk (HealthDay)
- In-Hospital Offer Helps Lung Patients Quit Smoking (Reuters Health)
- Individual Genome Changes over a Lifetime (HealthDay)
- Long-Standing Hay Fever May Impede Nasal Airflow (Reuters Health)
- Medical Pot Ineffective as Acute Pain Treatment (HealthDay)
- New Hope for Parkinson's Patients (HealthDay)
- New Scheduler Helps Track Kids' Shots (HealthDay)
- New U.S. Estimates Show Diabetes Affects 24 Million (Reuters Health)
- Number of People with Diabetes Increases to 24 Million (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Preeclampsia Linked to Cardiovascular Problems After Pregnancy (HealthDay)
- Pregnancy Pounds May Affect Kids' Weight (Reuters Health)
- Radio-Wave Devices May Play Havoc with Medical Equipment (HealthDay)
- Rates of Circulatory Woes in Blacks Still a Puzzle (Reuters Health)
- Resistant Strep Thrives in Overburdened Hospitals (Reuters Health)
- Senior Falls Can Lead to Brain Injury (HealthDay)
- Social, Health Care Factors Drive Colon Screen Disparities (HealthDay)
- Vaccine Stops Colon Cancer's Spread in Mice (HealthDay)
- Worms, Parasites Drain U.S. Poor, Expert Says (Reuters Health)
- Monday, June 23:Return to top
- Amphetamine Abuse Tied to Heart Attack at Young Age (Reuters Health)
- Angina Strikes 1 in 5 Heart Attack Survivors (HealthDay)
- Arterial Calcium Scans Can Predict Death Risk (HealthDay)
- Cancer Drug Gleevec Could Fight Stroke (HealthDay)
- General Anesthesia Boosts Post-Op Pain (HealthDay)
- Get Screened (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Handwashing: Hand Hygiene Saves Lives (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Head Injuries All Too Common in Summer Play (HealthDay)
- Healthy Eating May Extend Women's Lives (Reuters Health)
- High Stress in Pregnancy Tied to Stillbirth Risk (Reuters Health)
- Late Congenital Cytomegalovirus Has No Effect on Fetal Outcome (Reuters Health)
- Long-Term Study Links DHEAS to Longevity in Men (Reuters Health)
- Low Vitamin D Could Raise Death Risk (HealthDay)
- National HIV Testing Day (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- New 5-in-1 Vaccine May Reduce Number of Pediatric Shots (HealthDay)
- New Source of Heart Stem Cells Found (HealthDay)
- One Gene May Be Key to Myeloma (HealthDay)
- Poorer Patients Have Poorer Survival After Cancer Diagnosis (HealthDay)
- So Much to Do, So Little Sleep (HealthDay)
- Study Shows That Small Protein Can Broaden Immune Response in Humans (National Cancer Institute)
- Subtle Brain Abnormalities Predict Mental Decline (Reuters Health)
- Subtle Nervous System Problems Signal Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
- Symptoms Plus Blood Test Boost Ovarian Cancer Detection (HealthDay)
- Sunday, June 22:Return to top
- Blocking a Single Protein Proves Toxic to Myeloma Cells in Laboratory Studies (National Cancer Institute)
- Scientists Isolate a Toxic Key to Alzheimer's Disease in Human Brains (National Institute on Aging)
- Blocking a Single Protein Proves Toxic to Myeloma Cells in Laboratory Studies
- Friday, June 20:Return to top
- 'Hazardous Drinking' More Common Than Thought (HealthDay)
- A Healthy Mind Can Help Fight HIV (HealthDay)
- Approach Enlists Immune System to Fight Leukemia (Reuters Health)
- Experimental Drug Fights Multiple Sclerosis Activity (HealthDay)
- Low Blood Sodium Predicts Mortality in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Patients (HealthDay)
- Nocturnal Dialysis: A Better Way to Kidney Health (HealthDay)
- Prescribed Medicine Still Best Treatment for Alcoholism (HealthDay)
- Researchers Seek Participants for a Study of Antibiotic Use in Children with a Urinary Tract Disorder (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Sickle Cell Drug Underused by Physicians (HealthDay)
- Worldwide War Deaths Underestimated (HealthDay)
- Thursday, June 19:Return to top
- Big, Well-Balanced Breakfast Aids Weight Loss (HealthDay)
- Brain's Olfactory Bulb Grows with Sense of Smell (HealthDay)
- Crop Workers Have Highest Heat-Related Death Rate (HealthDay)
- Drug Effective against Heart-Lung Disorder (HealthDay)
- Exercise Helps Kids After Bone Marrow Transplant (Reuters Health)
- FDA Requests Seizure of Animal Food Products at PETCO Distribution Center (Food and Drug Administration)
- Fifth Vaccine Dose Safe After Prior Local Reaction (Reuters Health)
- Heart Risks Emerging in People with HIV (HealthDay)
- Herpes Suppression May Not Prevent HIV Infection (HealthDay)
- Medicare Spells Out Rights of Hospice Patients (Reuters Health)
- Metabolic Syndrome May Be in the Genes (HealthDay)
- Most People with Asthma in U.S. Don't Get a Flu Shot (Reuters Health)
- NIAMS Scientists Find Potential New Way to Block Inflammation in Autoimmune Disease (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
- Overtime Work Tied to Anxiety, Depression (HealthDay)
- Potential Exposure to Lead in Artificial Turf (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Self-Confident Children May Be Healthier As Adults (Reuters Health)
- Some Brain Tumors Respond to Radiosurgery (Reuters Health)
- Spinal Fluid Protein Points to Alzheimer's Test (Reuters Health)
- Strength Training May Help Women with Fibromyalgia (Reuters Health)
- Study Finds Weight-Loss Surgery Cuts Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
- Vitamin D May Promote Colon Cancer Survival (HealthDay)
- Weight Loss Can Spur Bone Loss, Even with Exercise (Reuters Health)
- Wednesday, June 18:Return to top
- 'Micromagnets' May One Day Enhance MRI Technology (HealthDay)
- ALS Risk Has Waned among Gulf War Veterans (Reuters Health)
- Alzheimer's Protein Tied to HIV Progression (HealthDay)
- Bar Drinks Pack More Punch Than Thought (HealthDay)
- Bone Drug Works for Breast Cancer Survivors (Reuters Health)
- Brain Activity May Predict Schizophrenia Behavior (HealthDay)
- Cancer Drug Gleevec Linked to Muscle Damage (HealthDay)
- Cardiologists Spot Best Treatment for a Deadly Duo (HealthDay)
- Device Helps Spinal Patients Breathe without Ventilator (HealthDay)
- Doctors Slow to Embrace Electronic Medical Records (HealthDay)
- Experimental Therapy Beats Back One Patient's Melanoma (HealthDay)
- FDA Approves Diaphragm-Pacing Device (Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA Panel Recommends Enbrel for Pediatric Patients (HealthDay)
- Failure to Take Seizure Drugs Boosts Death Risk (HealthDay)
- Fertility Problems May Be Partially Inherited (Reuters Health)
- Healthy Lifestyle Key to "Successful Aging" (Reuters Health)
- Many Diabetic Latinas Lack Nutrition Knowledge (Reuters Health)
- More Liver Cancer Patients Getting Transplants (Reuters Health)
- Non-Surgical Approach Can Treat Lung Cancers (HealthDay)
- Testosterone Gel Benefits Some Men with Diabetes (Reuters Health)
- Training Boosts Cancer Patients' Quality of Life (Reuters Health)
- Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass Is Key to Easing Diabetes (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, June 17:Return to top
- 2nd Option Improves Abdominal Aorta Repair Outcomes (HealthDay)
- C-Section May Complicate Next Pregnancies (Reuters Health)
- Diabetes Drug May Prevent Early Puberty in Young Girls (HealthDay)
- Diabetes and Depression Go Hand-in-Hand (HealthDay)
- Episiotomy Raises Tear Risk in Next Delivery (Reuters Health)
- FDA Orders Warning Label on Older Antipsychotics (HealthDay)
- FDA Warns Individuals and Firms to Stop Selling Fake Cancer 'Cures' (Food and Drug Administration)
- Golf Cart Injuries Rising, Often Off the Course (Reuters Health)
- How to Improve Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survival (American Heart Association)
- Inexpensive Compound Could Treat Severe Diarrhea (HealthDay)
- Lifestyle Changes Affect Cancer Genes (HealthDay)
- Radiation May Help When Prostate Cancer Returns (HealthDay)
- Self-Help May Ease Back Pain from Pregnancy (Reuters Health)
- Sports Doping's Effect May Be in the Mind (HealthDay)
- Stem Cells Might Treat Tough Fractures (HealthDay)
- Studies Support Testosterone Supplements for Older Men (HealthDay)
- Summer Fairs Perilous for Kids with Food Allergies (Reuters Health)
- Tracking Top Number in Blood Pressure May Be Enough (HealthDay)
- Type, Severity of Iraq War Injuries Change over Time (HealthDay)
- Monday, June 16:Return to top
- Are You At Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis? (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Bowel Disease Flare-Ups Affect Pregnancy Outcomes (Reuters Health)
- Coffee Drinkers Might Live Longer (HealthDay)
- Countdown to Hair Loss (HealthDay)
- Cymbalta Approved for Fibromyalgia (HealthDay)
- Diabetes Might Help Spur Hearing Loss (HealthDay)
- Don't Let Injury Spoil Outdoor Summer Fun (HealthDay)
- FDA Requests Boxed Warnings on Older Class of Antipsychotic Drugs (Food and Drug Administration)
- Flavoring Food May Promote Weight Loss (HealthDay)
- Freshman 5 May Put Young Women on Road to Obesity (Reuters Health)
- Gay Men, Straight Women Have Similar Brains (HealthDay)
- HIV Screening Not Just for the Young (Reuters Health)
- Hearing Loss Is Common in People with Diabetes (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- High Blood Pressure in Kids Tracks into Adulthood (HealthDay)
- Insulin Resistance Tied to Peripheral Artery Disease (HealthDay)
- Less Intensive Treatment Given Diabetic Women with Heart Disease (HealthDay)
- Menstruation Cessation in Female Teen Athletes May Be Caused by Hormone (HealthDay)
- New PET Scanner Could Improve Diagnosis (HealthDay)
- Optimism May Help Stroke Survivors Recover Well (Reuters Health)
- Program Promotes Flu Shots to Marginalized Groups (Reuters Health)
- Research Shows Why Statins Don't Work for Everyone (HealthDay)
- This National Safety Month, Stay Safe from Unintentional Poisoning (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Sunday, June 15:Return to top
- 'Standard' Glucose Test May Be Wrong One for Obese Children (HealthDay)
- Beware the 'Blackberry Thumb' (HealthDay)
- Erectile Dysfunction an Indicator of Men's Health (HealthDay)
- Fitness a Key Element in Determining Male Diabetic's Longevity (HealthDay)
- Saturday, June 14:Return to top
- HPV Vaccine for Boys? It Just Might Happen (HealthDay)
- Women Get Lung Cancer from Smoking at Same Rates as Men (HealthDay)
- Friday, June 13:Return to top
- Aspirin May Help Prevent Asthma in Women (Reuters Health)
- Chinese Red Yeast Rice May Prevent Heart Attack (HealthDay)
- Cooking Method Key to Potatoes' Potassium Level (Reuters Health)
- Diabetes, Heart Risk Lower with Newer Antipsychotic (Reuters Health)
- Hair Dye May Boost Lymphoma Risk (Reuters Health)
- How to Have Your Tomatoes, and Eat Them, Too (HealthDay)
- Lifestyle Counseling Reduces Heart Risk (HealthDay)
- Mouthguards Don't Hinder Athletic Performance (Reuters Health)
- New Finding Links Pollution to Childhood Allergies (Reuters Health)
- Omega-3 Foods May Lower Eye Disease Risk (HealthDay)
- Pancreatic Cancer Biomarkers Found (HealthDay)
- Parents Worry about Tweens Left Alone (HealthDay)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder High Among Witnesses to 9/11 (HealthDay)
- Race Appears to Impact Timing of Menopause (Reuters Health)
- Repeat Teen Self-Cutters Likely to Engage in Risky Sex (HealthDay)
- Researchers ID Traits of Aggressive Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
- Sleep Apnea Boosts Severe Car Crash Risk (Reuters Health)
- Tainted Tomatoes Likely from Florida or Mexico (HealthDay)
- What You Should Know During and After an Emergency (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Thursday, June 12:Return to top
- Abnormal Sleep Patterns in Older Men Spell Trouble (HealthDay)
- Alcoholics Anonymous Helpful for Teens Too (Reuters Health)
- Allergies Cost Americans $11 Billion (Reuters Health)
- Asian Kids Have Later Bedtimes, Less Total Sleep (HealthDay)
- Better Sleepers Are 'Successful Agers' (HealthDay)
- Cancer Drug Appears to Help with Aggressive Multiple Sclerosis (HealthDay)
- Comfort Should Be Focus of Late Ovarian Cancer Care (Reuters Health)
- Consumers Urged to Avoid Raw Milk and Raw Milk Products (HealthDay)
- Diabetic Weight-Loss Plan Yields Long-Term Success (Reuters Health)
- FDA, European Medicines Agency to Consider Additional Test Results When Assessing New Drug Safety (Food and Drug Administration)
- Methotrexate for Arthritis Raises Melanoma Risk (Reuters Health)
- Moderate Aerobics May Ease Insomnia Symptoms (HealthDay)
- New CDC Study Finds Gaps in Breastfeeding Support in U.S. Hospitals and Birth Centers (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Parental Insomnia Can Harm Adolescent Children (HealthDay)
- Pennsylvania Injuries Rise After Repeal of Helmet Law (HealthDay)
- Primary Tumors Fuel Growth of Cancer Cells (HealthDay)
- Proscar Lowers Prostate Cancer Risk in All Men (Reuters Health)
- Suicidal Actions Linked with Epilepsy Drugs (Reuters Health)
- Teen's Eating Disorders Fueled by Anxiety (Reuters Health)
- Teens Sleep Longer with Delayed School Starts (HealthDay)
- Vaccine Skin Patch Prevents Travelers' Diarrhea (HealthDay)
- Vitamins Improve Tuberculosis Treatment (Reuters Health)
- Whole Body Vibration May Do Muscles, Bones Good (Reuters Health)
- Wednesday, June 11:Return to top
- Benefit Small from Lung Cancer Screening Method (Reuters Health)
- Beta Blocker May Shrink Infant Hemangiomas (HealthDay)
- Children's Neck Size Associated with Sleep Disorders (HealthDay)
- DNA Coding May Make Bowel Prone to Cancer (HealthDay)
- Golimumab Eases Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms (HealthDay)
- Mom's Weight Gain May Affect Cleft Palate Risk (Reuters Health)
- Neighborhood Environments May Impact Residents' Weight (Reuters Health)
- New Bird Flu Vaccine Shows Promise (HealthDay)
- New Class of Drugs May Fight Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
- New Iron Drug Improves Anemia with Kidney Disease (Reuters Health)
- Radiation, Chemo Costs Drive Cancer Spending in U.S. (Reuters Health)
- Sleep Apnea Linked to Memory Loss (HealthDay)
- Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Risk of SIDS (Reuters Health)
- Some Heart Failure Patients May Be Misdiagnosed (Reuters Health)
- St. John's Wort Doesn't Work for ADHD (HealthDay)
- U.S. Deaths Down Sharply in 2006 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Vitamin D Recommendations for Teens May Be Too Low (Reuters Health)
- Women, Mexican Americans at Higher Risk for Certain Stroke (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, June 10:Return to top
- Accuracy of Mammography Varies by Facility (Reuters Health)
- Adding Light Eases Behavioral Problems of Dementia (HealthDay)
- Better Counting Raises HIV Rate in U.S. by 25 Percent (Reuters Health)
- Blood Test Recommended for Diabetes Screening (Reuters Health)
- Bone Drug Prevents One Type of Breast Cancer (Reuters Health)
- CDC Finds Some Bird Flu Strains Have Acquired Properties That Might Enhance Potential to Infect Humans (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Combat Vets Display Severe Sleep Disorders (HealthDay)
- Decline in Cigarette Sales Offset by Use of Alternative Products (HealthDay)
- Diabetes Drug May Slow Eye Disease (HealthDay)
- ECG Reading May Predict Death, Rehospitalization Risk (HealthDay)
- Hormone Activity Tied to Men's Longevity (Reuters Health)
- Insomnia Tied to Suicide Tendency in College Women (Reuters Health)
- Medicare Costs for Cancer Treatment Soar (HealthDay)
- New Approach Promising against Multiple Sclerosis (Reuters Health)
- New CDC Study First to Present National Outdoor Recreational Injury Estimates (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- New Treatment Shows Promise for Excessive Drinking (HealthDay)
- No Matter the Doctor, Black Diabetics Fare Worse Than White Counterparts (HealthDay)
- Researchers Update Risk-of-Death Charts (HealthDay)
- Silence May Be Appropriate Trauma Response for Some (Reuters Health)
- Teen Obesity Tied to Death Risks in Middle-Age (Reuters Health)
- Tune-Deaf People May Hear a Sour Note Unconsciously (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders)
- Walking May Relieve Fatigue in Leukemia Patients (Reuters Health)
- Weekly Drug Helps Type 2 Diabetics (HealthDay)
- Monday, June 9:Return to top
- Artery-Opening Method Works Well in Women (HealthDay)
- Blood Cancer Drug Shows Promise Against Lupus (HealthDay)
- College Night Owls Have Lower Grades (HealthDay)
- Combo HIV Drug Therapy Safe, Effective In Children (Reuters Health)
- Early Drinking May Raise Risk of Alcoholism (Reuters Health)
- Extra Sleep Boosts Athletic Performance (Reuters Health)
- Family History Plays Role in Black Colon Screen Rates (HealthDay)
- For Women, a Happy Marriage Means Sweet Dreams (HealthDay)
- Good Oral Hygiene May Protect against Heart Infections (HealthDay)
- Kids' Anxiety May Be Due to Untreated Sleep Apnea (Reuters Health)
- Low Vitamin D Levels May Boost Men's Heart Attack Risk (HealthDay)
- Men's Health at CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- New Diabetes Type 2 Drug Shows Promise in Study (Reuters Health)
- Saxagliptin Effective and Safe for Diabetes Type 2 (Reuters Health)
- Sleepy Driving Prevalent among Collegians (HealthDay)
- Smoking in Midlife May Impair Memory (Reuters Health)
- Too Much Cell Phone Time Takes Toll on Teen Sleep (HealthDay)
- World Leaders Call for Action to Reduce TB Deaths Among HIV-Positive People (World Health Organization)
- Sunday, June 8:Return to top
- Saturday, June 7:Return to top
- Friday, June 6:Return to top
- '21 for 21': A Deadly Binge Drinking Ritual on College Campuses (HealthDay)
- ACCORD Clinical Trial Publishes Results (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- Anorexia Nervosa May Not Stunt Growth, Short Term (Reuters Health)
- FDA Announces New Labeling Changes for Regranex (Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA Takes Action against Seafood Processing Company, Executives (Food and Drug Administration)
- Green Tea Extract Useful for Genital Warts (Reuters Health)
- High-Volume Hospitals Better for Abdominal Aortic Rupture Repairs (HealthDay)
- Method for Treating Cervical Lesions May Pose Pregnancy Risks (HealthDay)
- Parents Unharmed by 'False-Positive' Hearing Test (Reuters Health)
- Research May Explain Winter Spike in Heart Deaths (Reuters Health)
- Stretching Exercises May Protect Against Preeclampsia (HealthDay)
- Study Details Heart Problems After Childhood Cancer (Reuters Health)
- Sucking Out Clot Debris Helps Heart Attack Patients (HealthDay)
- Time to Talk about CAM: Health Care Providers and Patients Need to Ask and Tell (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
- Walking Golf Course Affects Swing, Performance (HealthDay)
- Whole Milk Cheaper, Effective Contrast Agent for Gastrointestinal Scans (HealthDay)
- With Summer Comes Snake Bites (HealthDay)
- Thursday, June 5:Return to top
- "Keyhole" Surgery OK for Colon Cancer (Reuters Health)
- Batted Balls Threaten High School Baseball Players (HealthDay)
- Bipolar Teens at Greater Risk of Substance Abuse (HealthDay)
- Diabetes Boosts Liver Cancer Risk in Hepatitis, Cirrhosis Cases (HealthDay)
- Drinking Cuts Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk (HealthDay)
- FDA Announces Limited Return of Heartworm Drug to U.S. Market (Food and Drug Administration)
- Fruits, Vegetables, Teas May Cut Smokers' Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Heart Surgery Not Linked to Cognitive Decline (Reuters Health)
- High Cholesterol May up Parkinson's Disease Risk (Reuters Health)
- Hispanic Workers Dying at Higher Rates Than Others (HealthDay)
- Inhaled Steroids, Used Early, Improve Asthma (Reuters Health)
- No Racial Gap Seen in Liver Transplant Results (Reuters Health)
- Osteoporosis Drugs Little Used in Nursing Homes (Reuters Health)
- Red Wine Compound Helps Heart, May Slow Aging (HealthDay)
- Shock Absorbing Insoles May Ease Knee Pain (Reuters Health)
- Sunlight, Vitamin D May Cut Kids' Diabetes Risk (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, June 4:Return to top
- Alcohol, Drug Counseling Benefits Teens, Too (HealthDay)
- Cooling May Not Help Injured Brains in Children (HealthDay)
- FDA Starts Safety Review of Autoimmune Disorder Drugs (HealthDay)
- Family History of Alcoholism Puts Student Drinkers at Risk (HealthDay)
- Fewer U.S. High School Students Engage in Risky Behaviors (HealthDay)
- Findings Offer Insights into Role of Breastfeeding in Preventing Infant Death, HIV Infection in Resource Poor Countries (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
- Human Stem Cell Transplant Helps Brain-Impaired Mice (HealthDay)
- Long-Term Pesticide Exposure May Increase Risk of Diabetes (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
- Low-Salt Diet May Not Be Best for Heart (HealthDay)
- Racial Disparities Widespread in Kidney Patient Outcomes (HealthDay)
- Researchers ID Inflammation-Fighting Pathway in Fat Cells (HealthDay)
- Two-Drug Combo Reduces Diabetic Kidney Damage (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, June 3:Return to top
- Androgen Production Continues in Prostate Cancer Tumors (HealthDay)
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation Boosts Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Dangerous Side Effect Found in Cancer Immunotherapy Research (HealthDay)
- Exposure Therapy Effective in Preventing Post-Traumatic Stress (HealthDay)
- Family History Might Improve Odds against Colon Cancer (HealthDay)
- Researcher Finds Link Between Pregnancy and Tooth Loss (HealthDay)
- Reuse of Antibacterial Wipes Can Spread Bacteria (HealthDay)
- Risk Factors for Eating Disorders Vary by Gender (HealthDay)
- Vitamin D Deficiency Puts 40% of U.S. Infants and Toddlers at Risk (HealthDay)
- Monday, June 2:Return to top
- 3-Drug Combo Improves Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Outcomes (HealthDay)
- Acupuncture Eases Side Effects of Head, Neck Cancer Treatments (HealthDay)
- Anemia Drugs May Speed Tumor Growth in Some Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
- Avastin Added to Chemo Helps Women with Advanced Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
- Being Born Small, Early Raises Autism Risk (HealthDay)
- Black Athletes' Hearts May Differ from Those of Whites (HealthDay)
- Black Cancer Patients Choose More Aggressive End-of-Life Care (HealthDay)
- Bone Drug Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence (HealthDay)
- Breast-Feeding More Protective for Girls Than Boys (HealthDay)
- Bunk Beds Pose Dangers to Both Kids and Young Adults (HealthDay)
- Cancer Survivorship Today (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Celebrex May Reduce Levels of Lung Cancer Biomarker (HealthDay)
- Chemo May Limit Fertility in Breast Cancer Survivors (HealthDay)
- Clusters of Genetic Variants Linked to Distinct Treatment Responses for Smoking Cessation (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
- Combo Therapy Knocks Out Melanoma Tumors (HealthDay)
- Don't Let Mosquito Bites Spoil Your Tropical Travel (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Drug May Cut Tremors Associated with Parkinson's (HealthDay)
- Erbitux Plus Chemo Improves Lung Cancer Outcomes (HealthDay)
- Erbitux Works Well for Two-Thirds of Colon Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
- Fifty Years from Now: Today's Baby Reaches Middle Age (National Women's Health Information Center)
- Hodgkin Lymphoma Kids Face Greater Risk of Future Problems (HealthDay)
- Investigation of Outbreak of Infections Caused by Salmonella Saintpaul (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Kids Living with Relatives Have Fewer Problems Than Those in Foster Homes (HealthDay)
- Marijuana May Shrink Parts of the Brain (HealthDay)
- New Hope for Tough-To-Treat Cancers (HealthDay)
- Parks and Trails (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Public Lacks Confidence to Help in Cardiac Emergencies (HealthDay)
- Smokers with Colon Cancer Face High Recurrence Risk (HealthDay)
- Tourette Syndrome: Involuntary Motor and Vocal or Phonic Tics (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- U.S. Childhood Cancers Vary By Sex, Region (HealthDay)
- Vaccine May Boost Survival of Brain Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
- Young Hodgkin Survivors Face Later Risk of Second Cancers (HealthDay)
- Monday, June 30:Return to top
May 2008
- Friday, May 30:Return to top
- Avoiding Germs in Swimming Pools (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Bacterial Infection May Boost SIDS Risk (HealthDay)
- Dermatologists Release Psoriasis Care Guidelines (HealthDay)
- FDA Advises Patients to Switch to HFA-Propelled Albuterol Inhalers Now (Food and Drug Administration)
- Mediterranean Diet May Ward Off Type 2 Diabetes (HealthDay)
- Ozone-Depleting Inhalers Being Phased Out (HealthDay)
- Panel Calls for Better Diabetes Screening (HealthDay)
- Spontaneous Mutations Rife in Non-Familial Schizophrenia (National Institute of Mental Health)
- Thursday, May 29:Return to top
- Active Social Life Helps Keep Aging Mind Sharp (HealthDay)
- Anti-Rejection Drug May Boost Diabetes in Kidney Transplant Patients (HealthDay)
- Certain Tests in ERs Raise Cancer Risk for Some (HealthDay)
- Clinical Guideline Backs Food, Drink During Labor (HealthDay)
- Daily Glass of Wine Cut Risk of Fatty Liver Disease (HealthDay)
- Knee Injuries Main Cause of High School Sports Surgeries (HealthDay)
- Monkey Controls Robotic Arm with Brain (HealthDay)
- NATA Offers Tips for Fitness Video Game Users (National Athletic Trainers' Association)
- NIH Researchers Find That Rett Syndrome Gene Is Full of Surprises (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
- Seizures Likely Sign of Brain Injury After Stroke (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, May 28:Return to top
- Adults with ADHD Lose 3 Weeks Worth of Work Annually (HealthDay)
- Air Bags-Seat Belts Cut Injuries, Deaths, Costs (HealthDay)
- Brain May Ignore Bladder Signals, Causing Bedwetting (HealthDay)
- C-Sections Explain Jump in U.S. Preemie Births (HealthDay)
- FDA Proposes New Rule to Provide Updated Information on the Use of Prescription Drugs and Biological Products During Pregnancy and Breast-Feeding (Food and Drug Administration)
- Ibuprofen No Better at Reducing Alzheimer's Risk (HealthDay)
- Lead Exposure in Childhood Linked to Criminal Behavior Later (HealthDay)
- New Compound Slows HIV Replication (HealthDay)
- Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Scientists Break into HIV 'Hideout' (HealthDay)
- Secondhand Smoke Leaves Kids Prone to Severe Infections (HealthDay)
- States' Scorecard Finds Big Differences in Kids' Health Care (HealthDay)
- Study IDs Gene for Late-Onset Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
- Two Drugs Show Promise against Severe Constipation (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, May 27:Return to top
- Antidepressants May Prevent Depression After Stroke (HealthDay)
- Antipsychotics Dangerous for Elderly with Dementia (HealthDay)
- Best Treatment for Vertigo Is Easiest One (HealthDay)
- Cancer Patients Should Steer Clear of Antioxidants (HealthDay)
- Childhood Obesity May Be Leveling Off (HealthDay)
- Common Genetic Variant Tied to Lung Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Dialysis Catheter Placement Makes Little Difference in Infection Risk (HealthDay)
- Enriched Cocoa Improves Blood Flow in Diabetics (HealthDay)
- FDA Requests Recall of Xiadafil VIP Tabs (Food and Drug Administration)
- Gum Disease Might Boost Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Many with Heart Disease Don't Know Signs of Heart Attack (HealthDay)
- Men with Low Testosterone Not Receiving Treatment (HealthDay)
- New Calcium Measure Better Predictor of Heart Risks (HealthDay)
- Paclitaxel Plus Chemo Improves Outcomes in Early Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
- Spending Doesn't Improve Patients' Perception of Care (HealthDay)
- Vitamin D Status Not Associated with Lower Prostate Risk (HealthDay)
- Monday, May 26:Return to top
- Click It or Ticket, May 19-June 1, 2008 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Creating Asthma-Friendly Schools (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Know the Warning Signs of Stroke (HealthDay)
- Laser Therapy a New Option for Vocal-Cord Cancers (HealthDay)
- May Is Healthy Vision Month (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Older Americans Month - May 2008 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Sunday, May 25:Return to top
- Just Like Skin, Eyes Can 'Burn' in Strong Sun (HealthDay)
- Saturday, May 24:Return to top
- Friday, May 23:Return to top
- Asthma Associated with Suicidal Thoughts, Attempts (HealthDay)
- Carbon Monoxide May Help Bypass Surgery Patients (HealthDay)
- Drug for Deadly Lung Disease Shows Promise (HealthDay)
- FDA Warns Consumers against Using Mommy's Bliss Nipple Cream (Food and Drug Administration)
- Genetic Variation May Explain Preferences for Sugar (HealthDay)
- Kids Think Glasses Make Others Look Smart, Honest (HealthDay)
- Lifestyle Changes Can Keep Diabetes at Bay for 14 Years (HealthDay)
- NATA Offers Tips for Exercising Safely in the Heat (National Athletic Trainers' Association)
- New Antioxidant Drug Shows Promise Against Diabetes (HealthDay)
- New Hope for Liver Diseases (HealthDay)
- Obese Patients at Greater Infection Risk After Hip Replacement (HealthDay)
- Patch Form of HRT Poses Less Clotting Risks Than Pill Does (HealthDay)
- Thursday, May 22:Return to top
- 'Net, Video Tools Successful in Lung Disease Management (HealthDay)
- 9/11 Workers Face Chronic Mental Impairment (HealthDay)
- CARDIA Studies Open Window on Heart, Lung Diseases (HealthDay)
- CDC Reports More U.S. Nonsmokers Are Protected by Smoke-Free Laws (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Cholesterol Test Spots When Hormone Replacement Therapty Raises Heart Risks (HealthDay)
- Coxsackievirus Infections Spiked in 2007 (HealthDay)
- Home Blood-Pressure Monitoring Recommended (HealthDay)
- Lowering Cholesterol May Also Lower Prostate Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Lung Trouble Associated with Sickle Cell in Kids (HealthDay)
- More Intensive Dialysis Does Not Improve Outcomes among Patients with Acute Kidney Injury (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- NCI Scientists Visualize Gene Regulation in Living Cells (National Cancer Institute)
- Probiotics Help Adult Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery (HealthDay)
- Reducing Blockage Fails to Improve Access to the Bloodstream for Kidney Dialysis (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Staying Safe on the Water - National Safe Boating Week (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Wednesday, May 21:Return to top
- Beer Drinking May Speed Pancreatic Cancer Onset (HealthDay)
- Childhood Asthma, Allergies Traced to Womb (HealthDay)
- Combo Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Boosts Survival in Diabetics (HealthDay)
- Day of Admission Dictates Length of Stay for Heart Failure (HealthDay)
- Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- ICU Docs Less Likely to Discuss End-of-Life Issues with Blacks (HealthDay)
- Metabolic Syndrome Foretells Diabetes in Elderly (HealthDay)
- Mixed Results for Anti-Clotting Drugs in Heart Attacks (HealthDay)
- Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Dry Dog Food (HealthDay)
- Simple Case Management Cuts Pulmonary Disease Admissions (HealthDay)
- Sleep Apnea Linked to Heart Risks in Children (HealthDay)
- Smokers Flock Together and Quit Together (National Institute on Aging)
- Smokers Quit in Droves, Not Isolation (HealthDay)
- Some Iraq War Vets Suffer Breathing Problems (HealthDay)
- Surgical Outcomes Depend on a Host of Variables (HealthDay)
- Two Drugs for Heart Failure Show Mixed Results (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, May 20:Return to top
- Black Men Less Likely to Choose Elective Stomach Aorta Surgery (HealthDay)
- Educational Drive Cut Death Rate from Sepsis (HealthDay)
- FDA Approves Entereg to Help Restore Bowel Function Following Surgery (Food and Drug Administration)
- Gene Therapy May Treat Erectile Dysfunction (HealthDay)
- Hormone Therapy Safe, Effective for Women Entering Menopause (HealthDay)
- More Dialysis Not Better in Acute Kidney Injury (HealthDay)
- NIAID to Advance B-Cell Approach to HIV Vaccines (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- New Latent Tuberculosis Drug Saves Lives, Money (HealthDay)
- Oxidized LDL Cholesterol Linked to Metabolic Syndrome (HealthDay)
- Radiation Improves Survival for Advanced Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
- Repeat Colonoscopies Underused in High-Risk Patients (HealthDay)
- Sleep-Deprived Brains Show Lapse in Visual Processing (HealthDay)
- Smallpox Drug May Protect against Common Cold (HealthDay)
- Teen Blood Donors More Prone to Complications (HealthDay)
- Ventilator Relieves Lung Cancer Pain in Final Hours (HealthDay)
- Monday, May 19:Return to top
- Advances Aid Treatment, Diagnosis of Celiac Disease (HealthDay)
- Blood Test for Early Lung Cancer Shows Promise (HealthDay)
- Cases of Recreational Water Illnesses on the Rise (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Cosmetic Skin Fillers May Cause Delayed Side Effects (HealthDay)
- Erectile Dysfunction a Strong Harbinger of Heart Trouble (HealthDay)
- Firefighters May Face Higher Risk of Bladder Cancer (HealthDay)
- Kidney Cancers More Likely to Be Diagnosed Early (HealthDay)
- Many Diabetics Don't Get Necessary Blood Pressure Treatment (HealthDay)
- Minneapolis Tops List of Heart-Friendly Cities for Women (HealthDay)
- NIH Launches Undiagnosed Diseases Program (National Human Genome Research Institute)
- Protein Helps ID Thyroid Cancer Nodules (HealthDay)
- Radiation for Prostate Cancer Raises Risk of Other Cancers (HealthDay)
- Silver-Coated Endotracheal Tubes Cut Down on Infections (HealthDay)
- Sleep Disorders Put Stroke, Blood Pressure Patients at Risk (HealthDay)
- Tips for a Healthy and Safe Family Reunion (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- U.S. Turns Spotlight on Medicine's Most Puzzling Cases (HealthDay)
- Viral Hepatitis (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Sunday, May 18:Return to top
- Air Travel Taxes Hearts of People with Sleep Apnea (HealthDay)
- Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Common Among Lung Transplant Patient Caregivers (HealthDay)
- Mom's Stress In Pregnancy May Up Baby's Asthma and Allergy Risk (HealthDay)
- New Surgical Technology Holds Promise of Painless, Scarless Procedures (HealthDay)
- New Technology Speeds Gastrointestinal Disease Diagnosis (HealthDay)
- Prostate Cancer Vaccine Looks Promising in Early Trial (HealthDay)
- Researchers Develop First Transgenic Monkey Model of Huntington's Disease (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Center for Research Resources)
- Study Finds Gender Disparity in Community-Acquired Pneumonia (HealthDay)
- Window Falls Prompts CPSC to Issue Warning (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
- Saturday, May 17:Return to top
- Cheaper Earrings More Likely to Contain Nickel (HealthDay)
- Friday, May 16:Return to top
- Blood Test Helps Docs Assess Breast Cancer Treatment (HealthDay)
- Childhood Cancer Survivors Prone to Early Heart Trouble (HealthDay)
- Drug Works Well for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis (HealthDay)
- Gene Signature May Predict Recurrence of Lung Cancer (HealthDay)
- HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, May 18, 2008 (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- Islet Cell Transplants Aid Type 1 Diabetics (HealthDay)
- Low Levels of Vitamin D Spell Trouble for Breast Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
- Mastectomies on the Increase (HealthDay)
- New Therapy Kills Human Leukemia Cells in Mice (HealthDay)
- Not All Colon Cancer Patients Need Chemotherapy (HealthDay)
- Outcomes Similar for Laparoscopic, Open Colon Cancer Surgeries (HealthDay)
- Thursday, May 15:Return to top
- Chemo for Mesothelioma Offers Limited Survival Benefits (HealthDay)
- Genes Play Part in Prostate Cancer among Races (HealthDay)
- Heart Device Recipients Often Not Aware of Recalls (HealthDay)
- Hot Flashes Reduced by Neck Injection (HealthDay)
- Lowering Dietary Fat May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
- New Guidelines Issued for Implanted Heart Devices (HealthDay)
- Protect Yourself against Shingles: Get Vaccinated (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Statins May Help Older Women Control Irregular Heartbeat (HealthDay)
- Stroke Patients at High Risk for Falls (HealthDay)
- Weight-Loss Aids Bought on Internet Might Harm Your Heart (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, May 14:Return to top
- Aspirin at Bedtime Lowers Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
- Biomarkers Predict Heart Deaths (HealthDay)
- Clot-Busting Treatment Improves Bleeding Stroke Outcomes (HealthDay)
- Danger from Heart Surgery Drug Confirmed (HealthDay)
- Death Gap Widens Between Educated and Those Not (HealthDay)
- Excess Drinking Boosts Cardiovascular Disease Risk (HealthDay)
- HPV Tied to Better Tongue, Tonsil Cancer Outcomes (HealthDay)
- Heart Disease Starts Early in Life (HealthDay)
- Migraine Medications May Cause 'Serotonin Syndrome' (HealthDay)
- Music Hath Charms to Calm Hypertension (HealthDay)
- Study Supports Popular HIV Drug Regimen (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, May 13:Return to top
- Black Rectal Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Chemo, Radiation (HealthDay)
- Blood-Thinner No Help for Dialysis Treatment (HealthDay)
- Breast-Feeding Might Shield Women from Rheumatoid Arthritis (HealthDay)
- DNA Fingerprinting Could ID Viable Embryos (HealthDay)
- High-Tech Imaging No Better for Diagnosing Head/Neck Cancers (HealthDay)
- Marijuana Use May Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke (HealthDay)
- No Link Between Coarse Air Pollution, Hospitalizations (HealthDay)
- Quality Lags at Safety-Net Hospitals (HealthDay)
- Women Feel the Strain of the Diabetes Burden (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Women Who Quit Smoking Lower Heart Risks Quickly (HealthDay)
- Monday, May 12:Return to top
- Air Pollution Linked to Blood Clots in Legs (HealthDay)
- Celebrex, Naproxen Won't Prevent Mental Decline (HealthDay)
- Drugs Alone Don't Lower Heart Disease Risks for Overweight Americans (HealthDay)
- Drugs for Restless Legs Syndrome Have Downsides (HealthDay)
- Electrode Placement Key to Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Patients (HealthDay)
- High Blood Pressure Still Slipping Past Doctors (HealthDay)
- High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Associated with Eye Disease (HealthDay)
- Molecular Pathway in Muscle Helps Explain Effectiveness of Diabetes Interventions (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
- Multiple Sclerosis Affects Children's Cognitive Skills (HealthDay)
- New MRI Technique Detects Subtle Brain Injuries (HealthDay)
- Newborn Hearing Screening Important for Development (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Problem Gambling Common among Young Adults (HealthDay)
- Raising Awareness to the Personal and Research Challenges of Food Allergy (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- Viagra May Protect Hearts of Some Muscular Dystrophy Patients (HealthDay)
- Saturday, May 10:Return to top
- Friday, May 9:Return to top
- Acrylamide Raises Kidney Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Demanding Jobs May Pay Cognitive Dividends in Retirement (HealthDay)
- Drug-Coated Stents Still Spark Debate (HealthDay)
- FDA Approves First Generic Ropinirole (Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA Approves New Formulation of Coagulation Therapy (Food and Drug Administration)
- Flavonoids May Help Treat Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
- Group B Strep Down Among Newborns, Up Among Adults (HealthDay)
- Mood Disorders Put Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (HealthDay)
- New Class of Drugs Might Treat Many Conditions (HealthDay)
- Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk (HealthDay)
- Telemedicine a Cost-Effective Alternative to Emergency Room Visits (HealthDay)
- Thursday, May 8:Return to top
- Breast Cancer Tends to Grow Faster in Younger Women (HealthDay)
- New CDC Study Finds Arthritis Can Be a Barrier for Adults Seeking to Manage Diabetes through Physical Activity (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Stroke Survivors Walk Better with Human Help (HealthDay)
- Study Offers Clues to Link Between Arrhythmia, Sudden Death (HealthDay)
- TV Coverage of Tragedies Often Lacks Prevention Messages (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, May 7:Return to top
- Bipolar Disorder Might Be Overdiagnosed (HealthDay)
- Docs Issue Guideline on Screening for Osteoporosis in Men (HealthDay)
- Electronic Pillbox Helps Seniors Stick to Drug Regimens (HealthDay)
- Gene Variation Linked to Neuroblastoma, a Childhood Cancer (HealthDay)
- High Blood Sugar Tied to Pregnancy Complications (HealthDay)
- Hunger Hormone Makes Food Look More Tasty (HealthDay)
- Mental Disorders Cost Society Billions in Unearned Income (National Institute of Mental Health)
- Mothers' High Normal Blood Sugar Levels Place Infants at Risk for Birth Problems (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
- New Evidence Provides Clinicians with Better Tools to Help Smokers Quit (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- Quarter of Disabled Seniors Use Risky Medications (HealthDay)
- Serious Mental Illness Linked to $193 Billion Loss Each Year in the U.S. (American Psychiatric Association)
- Several Therapies Show Promise for Vascular Depression (HealthDay)
- Soccer's a Winner for Building Bone Health in Girls (HealthDay)
- Virtual Reality Therapy May Help PTSD Patients (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, May 6:Return to top
- Alcoholism Gender Gap is Closing (HealthDay)
- Benefits of IUD Extend Beyond Contraception (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
- Corticosteroids of Little Use Against Childhood Meningitis (HealthDay)
- Costs Can Vary By $100 or More for Same Drugs (HealthDay)
- Falls a Leading Cause of Injury-Related Emergency Department Visits for Infants Each Year</
- Friday, May 30:Return to top