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Saturday, November 01, 2008 Semi-Annual Time Changes May Affect the Heart
Tailored Treatment Boosts Kidney Cancer Survival
New Imaging Identifies Types of Liver Disease
FDA Faulted for Stance on Chemical in Plastics
Health Highlights
- FDA OKs New Drug for Overactive Bladder
- Consumer Group Questions Safety of Nanoparticles in Sunscreens
- China Widens Melamine Investigation
- Light Drinking During Pregnancy OK, Study Suggests
Sunday, November 02, 2008 Excess Weight Seems to Boost Breast Cancer Risk
Falls Are Leading Cause of Injury to Seniors
Health Highlights
- Tests for Dangerous Gut Bug Unreliable: Study
- FDA OKs New Drug for Overactive Bladder
- Consumer Group Questions Safety of Nanoparticles in Sunscreens
- China Widens Melamine Investigation
Monday, November 03, 2008 Kids With Parent in War Zone Face Behavior Risks
Sexually Charged TV Might Raise Risk of Teen Pregnancy
Scans Reveal Brain Abnormalities in Fibromyalgia Patients
Diabetes, Hypertension Hasten Death in Alzheimer's Patients
Earlier Vaccination Could Cut Whooping Cough Deaths
Grandparent Caregivers Cut Kids' Injury Risk in Half
Many Unlicensed Teen Drivers Put Safety Last
Use of Kids' Meds on the Increase
Rainy Areas in U.S. Show Higher Autism Rates
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 3, 2008
Scientists Make Clones of Mice Dead 16 Years
Caffeine in Pregnancy Associated With Low Birth Weight Risk
U.S. Reported 25,000 Cases of HPV-Related Cancers Annually
Primary Insomnia Tied to Brain Neurochemical Imbalance
Study Sheds Light on Painkillers' Heart Risk
Fish Twice a Week Cuts Diabetics' Kidney Risks
Health Highlights
- Short Bursts of Exercise Seen as Effective as
Endurance Activities
- Too Much High-Fat Dairy and Eggs Increase Heart Risk
- Researchers Study Lithium Treatment for Neuron Disease
- Blood Test Could Identify Obesity Risk
Health Tip: Obesity and Your Child
Health Tip: Prevent Night-Driving Dangers
Tuesday, November 04, 2008 Global Attention to Snakebites Is Unmet
ADHD Affects Movement More in Boys Than in Girls
Study Shows Hispanics Prefer Beer
Women's Hands Home to More Types of Germs
Sudden Death Risk Highest 30 Days After Heart Attack
Too Many High-Risk Teens Not Getting Flu Shots
Smokers' Homes More Likely to House Hungry Kids
Silicone Breast Implants Might Raise Risk of Rare Lymphoma
Pediatricians Could Help Screen for Alcohol Abuse in Home
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 4, 2008
Extended Therapy Helps Drug-Addicted Teens
Folic Acid and Other B Vitamins Won't Help Prevent Cancer
Anxiety Linked to Heart Attack Can Raise Death Risk
Hormone Lowers Glucose Levels in Mice
Health Highlights
- Big Increases Seen in Medicare Drug Plan Premiums, Co-Payments
- Left-Handed People More Inhibited: Study
- HIV Vaccine May Have Increased Infection Risk: Report
- New Guidelines for Common Inner Ear
Problem
Health Tip: Hiccups Can Wreak Havoc
Health Tip: What's on Your Plate?
Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Most Parents Don't Overreact to Child Gene Tests
Whole Grains Lower Risk of Heart Failure
Debt-Linked Stress May Spur Premature Delivery
Technique Preserves Future Fertility in Girls With Cancer
Researchers ID Genetic Markers for Esophageal Cancer
Powdered Milk Helps Kids Overcome Milk Allergy
Trigger for Stem Cell Differentiation Detailed
Two More Human Genomes Mapped
Gene Tied to Common Childhood Language Disorder
When It Comes to Prescription Drugs, Get Smart
Vitamin Holds Promise for Alzheimer's Disease
Testosterone Patch Restores Libido in Postmenopausal Women
First-Ever Mapping of Cancer Patient's Genome
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 5, 2008
Health Highlights
- Drug Tricks Body Into Burning Fat
- Big Increases Seen in Medicare Drug Plan Premiums, Co-Payments
- Left-Handed People More Inhibited: Study
Health Tip: Managing Bipolar Disorder
Health Tip: After Your Child is Born
Thursday, November 06, 2008 Stay Upbeat, Healthy to Thrive in Senior Years
'Prescription Switching' Would Make Most Patients Unhappy
Free Web Site Lists Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
Alcohol Abuse Can Damage Bones
U.S. Experts Still Unsure of Allergy Relief by Mouth
Dermatitis Can Have Many Causes
Drug Boosts Natural Growth Hormone in Seniors
Counseling Can Combat Youth Violence
Green Areas Lower Health Inequities Between Rich, Poor
Migraine Might Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Negative Cancer Messages Backfire With Blacks
New Pathways Studied to Repair Nerves
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 6, 2008
Too Few Americans Aware of 'Pre-Diabetes'
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Dry Dog Food Continues
Health Highlights
- Contaminated Heparin Seized From Cincinnati Company
- N. Dakota Warns About Lead in Wild Game Meat
- Pfizer Halts Testing on Anti-Obesity Drug
- Functioning Human Brain Cells Created From Stem Cells
Health Tip: Evaluating Your Child's Vision
Health Tip: Choosing Your Child's Therapist
Friday, November 07, 2008 Active Young Women Need Calcium, Vitamin D
'Scaffold' Could One Day Repair Damaged Hearts
Depression Heightens Sensitivity to Pain
Head Injury in Young Kids May Predict ADHD Diagnosis
Gene Mutation May Cause Some Cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 7, 2008
Don't Rely on Diet to Prevent Weight Regain
Gene Mutation in Dalmatians Sheds Light on Kidney Stones in Humans
Pediatric Heart Surgeons May Be Best Choice for Adults
ER Physicians Press for New Cardiac Arrest Strategies
Brain Scans Show Bullies Enjoy Others' Pain
TB Strain Called a Growing Public Threat
Banned Obesity Drug Tied to Heart Risks Long After Use
Smoking Coupled With Obesity Raises Death Risk
Health Highlights
- Men Unaffected by Images of Male Models: Study
- Contaminated Heparin Seized From Cincinnati Company
- N. Dakota Warns About Lead in Wild Game Meat
- Pfizer Halts Testing on Anti-Obesity Drug
Health Tip: Bleeding Between Periods
Health Tip: Caring for a Loved One During the Holidays
Saturday, November 08, 2008 Written Instructions Cut Bleeding Risk for Blood Thinner Use
Overnight Dialysis Saves Lives: Study
Health Highlights
- Vice President Cheney to Undergo More Tests - But Not for His Heart
- Men Unaffected by Images of Male Models: Study
- Contaminated Heparin Seized From Cincinnati Company
- N. Dakota Warns About Lead in Wild Game Meat
- Pfizer Halts Testing on Anti-Obesity Drug
Sunday, November 09, 2008 Lack of Potassium Linked to High Blood Pressure
Health Highlights
- Lung Cancer Drug Shows Promise in New Trial
- Bush Administration Tightening Medicaid Regulations
- Vice President Cheney Undergoes More Tests - But Not for His Heart
- Men Unaffected by Images of Male Models: Study
- Contaminated Heparin Seized From Cincinnati Company
- N. Dakota Warns About Lead in Wild Game Meat
Monday, November 10, 2008 Heartbeat Might One Day Power Pacemakers
Heart Valves Fashioned From Stem Cells in Umbilical Cord Blood
Aspirin Doesn't Guard Diabetics Against Heart Disease
Use of Imaging Technology Skyrockets
Statin Might Help More People Fight Heart Disease Than Thought
High Temps Degrade Contact Lens Solution: Study
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 10, 2008
Freezing Ovaries Preserves Fertility, Scientists Report
Coated Stents Best for Heart Patients With Diabetes
Study Upholds Stopping Plavix Use Before Surgery
MP3 Player Headphones May Throw Off Cardiac Devices
Poverty May Aggravate Asthma
Poor Sleep, Hypertension a Dangerous Combination
Childhood Food Allergies on the Rise
Asthma 'Rescue' Inhalers Are Changing
New Compound Might Be Improvement Over Allergy Shots
Hispanics Less Likely to Get Repeat Artery Surgery
Heart Failure Hospitalizations Up Sharply
Barriers to Good Asthma Care Detailed
Speed Not Always of the Essence With Heart Cases in ER
Health Highlights
- 'Assassin' Immune Cells Target HIV
- Malaria Vaccine Tested in Large Study
- China May Classify Internet Addiction as Clinical Condition
- Chromosome Screening Technique Boosts IVF Success
Health Tip: Safer Sushi Eating
Health Tip: Protect Baby From Diaper Rash
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Obese Kids Have Old Arteries
Retired NFL Players Don't Face Greater Heart Risk
Long-Term Help Regimen Cut Heart Attack Recurrence
New Type of Stent Shows Promise
Florida Vision Test Law: Fewer Traffic Deaths Among Elderly
Drug-Resistant TB Declines in United States
'Cognitive Reserve' May Help Fight Alzheimer's
Homecoming Veterans Often Face Inner Challenge
Flu Shots Lower Risk of Blood Clots
Study Questions Screening Heart Attack Patients for Depression
Beta Blocker Use Questioned in Non-Heart Surgery
Lymph Node Shots Tested for Grass Pollen Allergy
Joyful Music in Tune With Heart Health
Calcium, Vitamin D Won't Prevent Breast Cancer
Lipoprotein Levels May Predict Women's Hypertension Risk
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 11, 2008
States Asleep at the Wheel in Fighting Drowsy Driving
After Decades, Decreases in Heart Risk Factors Level Off
Gains Against Heart Failure Reported
Health Highlights
- AMA Backs Action Against Trans Fats, Texting While Driving
- Women's Mental Health Affects Stillbirth Risk
- Obese Women More Impulsive: Study
- 'Assassin' Immune Cells Target HIV
Health Tip: Doing Your Baby's Laundry
Health Tip: Prevent Nail Problems
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 High Blood Fat Levels Tied to Ischemic Stroke Risk
Most Single Adults Not Using Condoms
Death Rates Higher for Minority Children Awaiting Heart Transplant
U.S. Teens Brimming With Self-Esteem
Health Tip: Exercise to Beat Arthritis Pain
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Skin Cancer
Saturday, November 15, 2008 Many Ignore Symptoms of Bladder Trouble
Health Highlights
- Medical Panel Recommends $60 Million for Gulf War Illness Research
- Gardasil Protects Men Against Genital Warts: Study
- 10% of U.S. Hispanics Have Type 2 Diabetes
- Unhappy People Watch More TV: Study
- U.S. to Detain Milk Products From China
Sunday, November 16, 2008 Bowel Prep Harder on Women Than Men
Health Highlights
- Hurricane Ike's Destruction Causes Large Hospital Staff Cutbacks in Galveston
- Medical Panel Recommends $60 Million for Gulf War Illness Research
- Gardasil Protects Men Against Genital Warts: Study
- 10% of U.S. Hispanics Have Type 2 Diabetes
Monday, November 17, 2008 Drugs to Treat Lung Damage in Preemies May Harm Brain
Toxic Chemicals Blamed for Gulf War Illness
Fewer Brain 'Tangles' May Mean Smarter Old Age
Finding Points to Possible Blood Test for Brain Tumors
Nearly 1 in 3 Asthma Cases May Be Misdiagnosed
Study Singles Out Beachgoers' Skin Cancer Risk
Family History Ups Breast Cancer Risk Even Without BRCA Gene
Established EU Countries Healthier Than Newcomers
Smoking May Harm the Egg, Embryo
Psychological Counseling Boosts Breast Cancer Outcomes
Wealthy More Likely to Have Breast Reconstruction
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 17, 2008
Assisted Reproductive Technology Linked to Birth Defects
Smoking, Drinking Raise Risks of Esophagus, Stomach Cancer
Stay Upbeat, Exercise to Help Prevent Cancer in Old Age
Gene Screen Might Predict Prostate Cancer
Family Physicians Have Little Input at NIH: Report
Health Highlights
- Burlington, Vt. 'Healthiest' U.S. City
- Scientists Working on Skin Cancer
Vaccine
- FDA to Open Offices in China
- Liver Cells Damaged by Drinking Water Levels of Arsenic
Health Tip: Battling Bad Breath?
Health Tip: Exercising With Back Pain
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Non-AIDS Cancer Risk Higher for Those With HIV
Diet, Exercise May Modify Breast Cancer Risks
Home-Based Programs Benefit Older Cancer Survivors
2nd Generation Antidepressants Prove Effective
Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring
China Documents First Case of Tick-Borne Disease Spread
Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Moms, Babies
Vitamin C, E Supplements Won't Help Prevent Cancer
Indigo Ointment Benefits Psoriasis Patients
Genetic Trait Could Predict Lung Cancer
Cancer Drugs May Treat Type 1 Diabetes
Ginkgo No Shield Against Alzheimer's
Wrinkle Fillers Need Better Label Warnings: FDA Panel
Cancer Drug Ups Risk of Clots in Veins
Robots May Come to Aging Boomers' Rescue
Health Highlights
- Nearly Half of Primary-Care Docs Dissatisfied: Survey
- New Drug-Resistant Bacteria Spreading: Report
- Burlington, Vt. 'Healthiest' U.S. City
- Scientists Working on Skin Cancer
Vaccine
Health Tip: Conditions That May Affect a Newborn's Skin
Health Tip: Maintain a Healthy Weight
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Child-Care Relationships Tied to Kids' Stress Levels
Not All Smiles Are Created Equal
Patient's Race Doesn't Affect Emergency Room Care
Long-Term Antibiotic Use Affects 'Good' Gut Bacteria
Technique Tracks Cancer-Killing Cells
Growth Hormone Boost May Not Slow Alzheimer's
Researchers ID Suite of Genes in Aging Process
Compound Tied to Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia
Airway Transplant Aided by Stem Cells a Medical First
New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics
Genetic Testing No Real Help in Predicting Type 2 Diabetes
Spinal Anesthesia Doesn't Cause Restless Leg Syndrome
Early HIV Treatment Best for Babies
Sport Supplement May Help Shield Seniors From Falls
Health Highlights
- Former Senate Leader Tom Daschle Offered HHS Post: Reports
- Plastic Pieces Found in Lean Cuisine Chicken Meals
- G.E. Wall Ovens Pose Fire Hazard: Report
- Protein Linked to Breast Cancer Metastasis
- Nearly Half of Primary-Care Docs Dissatisfied: Survey
Health Tip: Is Your Child More Prone to Ear Infections?
Health Tip: Easing Hemorrhoid Pain
Thursday, November 20, 2008 Colorectal Cancer Treatment Costs Vary Widely
Dental Implants Need More Work Than Root Canals
Itching Not a Less Intense Form of Pain
Specialized Stroke Care Improves Outcomes
Texting Food Diaries Helps Kids Stick With Diets
Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids' Heart Risks
Inhibiting Protein May Keep Cancer Cells From Refueling
Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
When the Caregiver Becomes the Patient
Smokeout '08: The Perfect Time to Quit
Vitamin D Deficit Could Lead to Heart Woes
Colorectal Cancer Screens Detect Unrecognized Disease
CDC Monitors Shortage of Hib Vaccine
U.S. Lags on HIV Testing Goals
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2008
Health Highlights
- IKEA Blinds Recalled After Girl's Death
- Health Insurers Would Accept All Customers if Congress Mandated Coverage
- Lung Cancer Drug Trial Halted
- China Introduces New Rules for Dairy Industry
Health Tip: Considering Home Birth?
Health Tip: Storing Your Insulin
Friday, November 21, 2008 Exercise Keeps the Brain Young
Estrogen May Explain Why Women With Cystic Fibrosis Suffer More
ADHD Medications Don't Pose Cancer Risk
New Approach Keeps Tumor Cells From Refueling
Autumn Babies More Prone to Asthma
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 21, 2008
FDA Approves New Drug for Severe Epilepsy
Aquarobics May Help Ease Labor
New Type of Ebola Virus Discovered
Long-Term Erythromycin Cut COPD Complications
Latin Women More Likely to Be Unhappy With Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions
Scientists ID Uterine Muscle Switch for Contractions
Iressa as Good as Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer
High Blood Pressure Stalks Many Americans
Getting Tough on Bullying
Health Highlights
- N.P.R. Radio Host Has Ties to Drug Makers: Report
- Forward-Facing Strollers May Stress Babies
- Hairspray May Increase Risk of Male Birth Defect: Study
- IKEA Blinds Recalled After Girl's Death
- Lung Cancer Drug Trial Halted
Health Tip: Signs of Celiac Disease in Children
Health Tip: Signs That a Child May Be Autistic
Saturday, November 22, 2008 Substitutions Make Holiday Fare Healthier
Health Highlights
- Getting Bad News May Be Better Than Not Knowing at All, Study Says
- N.P.R. Radio Host Has Ties to Drug Makers: Report
- Forward-Facing Strollers May Stress Babies
- Hairspray May Increase Risk of Male Birth Defect: Study
- IKEA Blinds Recalled After Girl's Death
- Lung Cancer Drug Trial Halted
Sunday, November 23, 2008 An Allergy Checklist for Holiday Gatherings
Monday, November 24, 2008 Fewer than 1 in 10 Nurses Now Smoke
New Migraine Drug Shows Promise
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 24, 2008
Avandia's Heart Risk Higher Than Others in Its Class
Parents Often Choose ER for Routine Kids' Care
Clue to Cause of Epileptic Seizures Discovered
Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring Predicts Risks
Ultrasound Can Help Break Up DVTs
Gasping Is Good When It Comes to Cardiac Arrest
'Fresh' Transfusions Improve Odds for Cancer Patients After Surgery
Molecular Switch in Brain May End Smokers' Cravings
Growth Hormone Won't Fight ALS
Hypertension May Hit Black Males Earlier
5 Million People a Year Use Self-Help Addiction Programs
Study Calls for Greater Scrutiny of 'Off-Label' Drug Use
Health Highlights
- Medicaid Paying for Unapproved
Drugs: Report
- Infrared Light May Hold Clue to 'Clarifying' Cochlear Implants
- Getting Bad News May Be Better Than Not Knowing at All, Study Says
Health Tip: What to Eat During Morning Sickness
Health Tip: Keep Bathroom Chemicals Locked Up
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 A Third of Medicare Clients Unfamiliar With Benefits
Exhaust From Railroad Diesel Linked to Lung Ailments
Chromosome Linked to Diabetics' Heart Risks
Gene Test Could Predict Colon Cancer's Return
Bad Bosses Are Hard on the Heart
Live Chickens on Trucks Could Transmit Dangerous Germs
Depression's Behavior Changes Linked to Heart Risks
Diabetics Spend Thousands More on Care
Limited Value Found for First-Generation Heart Pumps
New System Improves Distribution of Donated Livers
Some Breast Cancers May Regress on Their Own
Weight Boosts Older Women's Breast Cancer Risk
Steroid Inhalers Raise Pneumonia Risk for Lung Disease Patients
U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 25, 2008
Health Highlights
- Web Health Searches Often Result in 'Cyberchondria'
- Epilepsy Drugs May Cause Skin Reactions in Asian Patients: FDA
- New Gout Drug Backed by FDA Panel
- Medicaid Paying for Unapproved
Drugs: Report
- Infrared Light May Hold Clue to 'Clarifying' Cochlear Implants
Health Tip: Hide or Get Rid of Excess Hair
Health Tip: Blood Pressure Too High?
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 Over-the-Phone Weight Loss Counseling Works
Holiday Meals With a Calorie-Conscious Twist
CT Scans Can Spot Blocked Arteries
Hair Beads Spurring Head Trauma in Kids
Fat-Sensing Hormones Might Fight Obesity
Genes May Predict Lymphoma Treatment Outcome
Hairspray Exposure Ups Risk for Birth Defect in Sons
Anesthesia Type Won't Influence Neck Artery Surgery Outcomes
Drug to Prevent Preterm Labor Shows Little Benefit
Universal Testing, Prompt Treatment Could Slash HIV
Religion May Help Extend Your Life
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 26, 2008
Improper Microwaving Led to Pot Pie-Salmonella Outbreak
Health Highlights
- Melamine in U.S. Infant Formula No Threat: FDA
- Former First Lady Barbara Bush in Hospital
- Web Health Searches Often Result in 'Cyberchondria'
- Epilepsy Drugs May Cause Skin Reactions in Asians: FDA
Health Tip: Caring for Your Skin With Acne
Health Tip: Diabetes and Dessert
Thursday, November 27, 2008 School Soda Ban Has Limited Effect
Contact Lens Cases Often Contaminated
Keeping a Healthy Holiday Balance
Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span
Cranberries May Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
Health Highlights
- FDA Announces Recalls of Weight-Loss Pill, Dietary Supplement
- FDA Insists Melamine Found in Infant Formula Poses No Threat
- Web Health Searches Often Result in 'Cyberchondria'
- Epilepsy Drugs May Cause Skin Reactions in Asians: FDA
Health Tip: Examining Your Breasts
Health Tip: Skiing Safely
Friday, November 28, 2008 Study Recruiting From Alzheimer's-Prone Families
Uninsured Likely Organ Donors, But Not Recipients
Beware of Toxic Toys This Holiday Season
Transfusing Anemic Cancer Patients Boosts Clot Risk
Health Highlights
- Federal Trade Commission Discontinues Tar and Nicotine Test
- FDA Announces Recalls of Weight-Loss Pill, Dietary Supplement
- FDA Insists Melamine Found in Infant Formula Poses No Threat
- Web Health Searches Often Result in 'Cyberchondria'
- Epilepsy Drugs May Cause Skin Reactions in Asians: FDA
Health Tip: Hand Washing is Important
Health Tip: Medications and Pregnancy
Saturday, November 29, 2008 Health Highlights
- FDA Sets Acceptable Melamine Threshold for Infant Formula
- Federal Trade Commission Discontinues Tar and Nicotine Test
- FDA Announces Recalls of Weight-Loss Pill, Dietary Supplement
- Web Health Searches Often Result in 'Cyberchondria'
- Epilepsy Drugs May Cause Skin Reactions in Asians: FDA
Sunday, November 30, 2008 Dry Skin? Don't Let Winter Win
Heavy Traffic Can Be Heartbreaking
Health Highlights
- Proposed Regulation Would Delay Workplace Toxic Chemical Control, Opponents Say
- FDA Sets Acceptable Melamine Threshold for Infant Formula
- Federal Trade Commission Discontinues Tar and Nicotine Test
- FDA Announces Recalls of Weight-Loss Pill, Dietary Supplement
- Web Health Searches Often Result in 'Cyberchondria'
- Epilepsy Drugs May Cause Skin Reactions in Asians: FDA
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