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Obesity Rates Continue to Climb in U.S.
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Exercise Tips to Keep Boomers on Their Feet
Living Healthily on Less
Health Tip: Wax Buildup May Cause Hearing Loss
On Memory, Older Americans Outsmart the English
Study Casts Doubt on Low IQ’s Role in Early Death
Living Alone Increases Odds of Developing Dementia
Cystic Fibrosis Treatment May Cause Hearing Loss
FDA Panel Urges Ban on Vicodin, Percocet
Growth Hormone May Build Muscle in Older Men
CPR Survival Rates for Older People Unchanged
With Medicare Plan, Drug Spending May Be Up
Even After Death, Heart Attack Treatment May Not End
Hormones May Affect Neurological Disease Risk
Metabolic Syndrome May Make Breast Cancer More Likely
Statins Might Stave Off Alzheimer’s
47,000 Elderly Hurt in Walker, Cane Mishaps Each Year
New Drug Promising Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
15 Percent of U.S. Teens Think They’ll Die Young
Constipation May Lead to Other Problems
New Drug Shows Promise for Rheumatoid Arthriitis
Messages Heard Better in the Right Ear
Bone Therapy May Not Always Need Monitoring
Clues to Alzheimer’s Spotted Earlier in Disease
Stay Upbeat, Active to Keep the Mind Young
Sleep May Be Essential for Long-Term Memory
Migraine With Aura May Lead to Brain Lesions
A Few Extra Pounds Might Bring Extra Years
Eat Well, Live Longer
Schizophrenia Linked to Higher Risk of Dying From Cancer
Knee Replacement Considered a Good Value
Social Activity Keeps Elders Young, Agile
Make Nursing Homes More Like Home: Medicare
Vets Who Repress Traumatic Memories May Not Be Worse Off
Subway Noise May Threaten Riders’ Hearing
Artificial Ankle Takes Giant Step Forward
Newest Coated Stent Does Well in Real-World Trial
Health Tip: Aging Hair and Nails
Health Tip: Choosing an Assisted Living Option
Have a Purpose in Life? You Might Live Longer
Drug May Stem Slide Into Alzheimer’s for Some
Colonoscopy Risks Increase With Age and Illness
Slightly Underactive Thyroid May Be a Plus
Heart Damage After Vascular Surgery Raises Death Risks
Lack of Good Sleep Might Be Deadly
Sleeping Helps Preserve Important Memories
Questionnaire May Help Spot Early Dementia
Alzheimer’s and Even Mild Dementia Hasten Death
Got a Problem? Think About It Overnight
Exercise, Education Keep You Sharp in Old Age
Interactive Video Games Offer Exercise Benefits
Data Overload May Complicate Insurance Choices
Some OTC Sleep, Cold Meds Could Harm Aging Brain
Herb May Offer Hope for Autoimmune Diseases
Sedatives Increase Suicide Risk Among Elderly
Fewer Deaths Occurring From Brain Bleeds
Pausing Hormone Therapy Doesn’t Cut Mammogram Recalls
Pay-for-Performance Doesn’t Shortchange Patients
Opening Arteries With Drug-Coated Stents OK Over 70
Pig Stem Cells Created
Teens Likely to Trade Team Sports for Individual Exercise
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Might Fight Swine Flu
Neighborhood Safety Is Linked to Disability
Video May Help People Make End-of-Life Choices
Ankle Replacement System Lets Feet Move
Ankle Replacement Device Approved
Plaques, Tangles in Brain Don’t Always Lead to Alzheimer’s
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall
Memory Takes a Hit During Menopause
Inner Ear Dysfunction Puts Older Adults at Risk of Falls
Why Chimps, Monkeys Don’t Develop Alzheimer’s
Vitamin D May Help Keep Aging at Bay
Health Tip: Warding Off Age-Related Memory Loss
Rapid Weight Loss in Seniors Signals Higher Dementia Risk
Study Reiterates Eye Risks Linked to Flomax
Worries About Weight Are Tied to Teen Suicide Tries
Money May Matter, Health-Wise, in Old Age
Poor Women Seem to Be Skipping Breast Cancer Drugs
Improved Hip Implants Can Last 20 Years
Multivitamins Might Prolong Life
Irregular Heartbeat Tied to Alzheimer’s Disease
Nutrient-Rich Diet Lowers Risk of Age-Related Eye Disease
An Aid to Tailoring Prostate Cancer Treatment
Psychiatric Drugs Might Raise Cardiac Death Risk
Health Tip: Protecting a New Hip
Cimzia Approved for Rheumatoid Arthritis
15-Point Test Gauges Alzheimer’s Risk
Organ Donation Policies Vary Among Children’s Hospitals
Eye Disease, Cognitive Decline Linked in Study
Seniors Often Misstate Stroke History
Health Tip: Triggers for Foot Arthritis
Fewer Heart Surgeries Needed as Technology Improves
Seniors Who Volunteer May Live Longer
New Guidelines Recommend Opioids for Seniors’ Pain
Seniors Cope With Sleep Loss Better Than Young Adults
Telemedicine Helps Experts Treat Stroke From Afar
Chlamydia Infection May Play Role in Type of Arthritis
First U.S. Face Transplant Recipient Recounts Ordeal
U.S. Mental Health Spending Rises, But Many Still Left Out
Early Alzheimer’s Hinders Brain’s Effort to Sort Information
Health Tip: Benefitting From Adult Day Care
Prescription Training Puts Docs in Shoes of Older Patients
Nighttime Urination Linked to Higher Death Rate Among Elderly
Drink Away Dementia?
Hearing Loss Tops Parents’ Concern for Kids
Drink a Little Wine, Live a Little Longer
Health Tip: Allow Yourself to Grieve
Minorities to Bear Brunt of Rise in U.S. Cancer Cases
Smoking, Hypertension Each Account for 1 in 5 U.S. Deaths
1 in 5 U.S. Deaths Attributed to Smoking, High BP
Meds Help Kids With ADHD in Classroom
Abnormal Heartbeat After Bypass a Bad Sign
Combat Duty Harms Long-Term Health of Vets
Racial Disparity in Death Rate May Be Avoidable
Simponi Approved for Immune-Related Arthritis
Medicare Change May Impact Black Kidney Patients
Painkillers May Not Protect Against Dementia
Timing May Matter in Organ Donation Decisions
More Americans Experiencing Gaps in Health Coverage
HRT May Protect Women From Colon Cancer
Bariatric Surgery Centers Don’t Deliver Better Outcomes
Compound in Berries May Lessen Sun Damage
Transition From Home to Hospital Rarely Seamless
Radiation Exposure Linked to Aggressive Thyroid Cancers
Outgoing Nature Could Get You to 100
Estrogen May Combat Marijuana’s Effect on Cognition
Death Certificates Incomplete for Suicide Victims
Survey Shows Many Want to Donate Organs, But Few Do
Mild Flu Season Coming to a Close
Family Ties May Help Prevent Teen Suicide
Newer Antipsychotics May Boost Weight in Alzheimer’s Patients
Health Tip: Drive Safely With Arthritis
Nearly 18 Million Will Have Macular Degeneration by 2050
Impotence Drugs Don’t Harm Vision: Study
Slow-Healing Bones May Get Boost From Drug
Hazardous Falls Don’t Have to Happen
Once-a-Year Drug Helps Counter Steroid-Linked Bone Loss
How Old Is Too Old to Work?
Soybean Chemicals May Reduce Effects of Menopause
New Drug May Help Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
Extra Pounds in Mid-Life Affect Later Mobility
Flu Strikes a Milder Blow This Season
Acupuncture May Not Help Hot Flashes
Tough Legislation on Underage Drinking Seems to Save Lives
Cognitive Behavior Therapy Eases Anxiety for Older People
Colon Screenings Don’t Follow Guidelines, Study Suggests
Hispanic Children More Likely to Have Hearing Loss
Muscle Mass Won’t Grow in Women Over 80
Living Near Major Road May Boost Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
Gene Mutation Doubles Risk of Aggressive Colon Cancer in Blacks
Kidneys From Donors Older Than 70 Still Viable
Super Bowl Loss Can ’Kill’ Some Fans
Health Tip: Protect Aging Feet
Action-Filled Video Games Boost Adult Vision
Most Fatalities in Teen Crashes Are Not the Drivers
Networking May Aid Blacks Who Need Kidney Transplant
Study Links Sugar Production in Yeast Cells to Longevity
Working Memory Fluctuates in Kids With ADHD
For All Their Plusses, Pets Pose a Risk for Falls, Too
Gulf War Syndrome May Stem From Chemical Exposure
With Alzheimer’s, Health-Care Costs Could Triple
Licorice May Block Absorption of Organ Transplant Drug
Collaborative Care Helps Ease Chronic Pain
Osteoporosis May Raise Risk for Vertigo
Too Much Red Meat May Shorten Life Span
Family History Plays Key Role in Blood Clot Risk
Study IDs Gene Variants Tied to Sudden Cardiac Death
Diabetics and Elderly May Fare Better With Bypass
Yale Lab Discovers New Gene-Based Syndrome
Health Tip: Managing Urinary Incontinence
Internal Clock and Metabolism May Be Linked
Obesity Tied to Poor Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Outcomes
Obesity Takes Years Off Your Life
Guidelines Suggested for Heart-Kidney Transplants
Most Devout Most Likely to Fight Death to the End
Health Tip: Have Your Child’s Hearing Checked
Alzheimer’s Drug May Someday Help Head Trauma Victims
Unconscious Learning: In the Eye of the Beholder?
Mental Exhaustion Impedes Physical Performance
Many Seniors Not Selecting Lowest Cost Medicare Drug Plans
Eye Care Checkups Tied to Insurance Status
Musicians’ Brains Tuned to Emotions in Sound
Weight Loss Might Not Curb Knee Arthritis
Health Tip: Exercise for Bone Health
Scientists ID Biomarkers for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Living Kidney Donation Chains May Help More Get Transplants
Slight Cut in Salt Intake Would Mean Fewer Heart Attacks, Deaths
Fear of Pain Drives Requests for Assisted Death
Ankle Blood Pressure Test May Spot Hidden Heart Risks
Dying Feel Abandoned by Docs in the End
Most Insured Adults Worry About Health Care Costs: Poll
Hip Osteoarthritis Therapy No Better Than Placebo
Blacks, Hispanics Less Apt to Get Best Heart Failure Care
Older Adults Get Drunk Faster Than Younger Drinkers
Blood Thinner, Heartburn Drugs May Be Risky After Heart Attack
In Elderly Women, Hip Fractures Often Follow Arm Breaks
Views on Old Age May Become Reality Later
Drug Improves Mobility in Some MS Patients
Car-Crash Death Rates Depend on Where You Live in U.S.
Joint Replacement Soars as Number of Docs Falls
Obesity Just as Risky for Teens as Heavy Smoking
Antibiotic-Resistant Meningitis Reported in U.S.
Control Your Anger, Help Your Heart
Any Old Cane Won’t Do
Early Menopause Doubles Stroke Risk
1 in 10 Ex-NFL Players Used Steroids, Poll Reports
A Pill to Prevent Hearing Loss?
Out-of-Control Blood Sugar May Affect Memory
Is Bypass Truly Better than Stenting?
Aging Brain May Contribute to Some Hearing Loss
Menopause Drug Tied to Breast Cancer Recurrence
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Raise Shingles Risk
Eye Problems, Hearing Loss May Be Linked
Deaf Children Can Create Own Sign Language
Beta Blocker Blocks Feelings of Bad Memories
Exercise Boosts Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women
Even Mismatched Cord Blood Can Help Kids
Drug Reduces Inflammatory Arthritis Symptoms, Lesions
Poll Shows Strong Support for Obama Health Care Reforms
Mediterranean Diet Aids the Aging Brain: Study
Gene Therapy May Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis
Prescription Chondroitin May Help Knee Osteoarthritis
What Moms Learned May Be Passed to Offspring
Shorter Menopause May Speed Risk of Heart Disease
Cataract Surgery Doesn’t Worsen AMD
Cancer Survivors Say Costs Keep Them From Care
Plan Hopes to ID Early Halt in Reproductive Function
Exercise Key Player in Knee Replacement Recovery
Methamphetamine Abuse Costs U.S. $23.4 Billion
Fractures in Older Adults Up Death Risk
Insulin May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
Medicare Drug Plan ’Doughnut Hole’ Could Impact Seniors’ Health
When Gauging Age, the Eyes Have It
A Checklist for Joint Replacement Surgery
Seniors Who Exercise Help Their Health
Medical Needs of 6.2 Million U.S. Kids Go Unmet
The Truth About ’Bio-identical’ Hormone Therapy
Concussion’s Effects May Linger for Decades
Skyrocketing Health-Care Costs Could Double Premiums for Many Americans
Weight Loss Helps Incontinence
Newborns Feel the Rhythm
Hormone-Boosting Drug May Help Treat Frailty
More Accidental Infant Deaths Blamed on Suffocation in Bed
Oh-So-Cold Temperatures Plague Older People
What to Do If You Have Unsightly Veins
Acne Cream Not Linked to Raised Death Risk
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome as Deadly as Ever
Elderly Car Crash Deaths Down in Last Decade
Many Alzheimer’s Caregivers Admit to Abusive Behavior
How the Ear Protects Your Hearing
Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Protect Against Disabilities
Simple Exercise Keeps Brain at Top of Its Game
Antidepressant Eases Anxiety in Older Adults
Older Women Get Fewer Kidney Transplants Than Men
Knee Replacement Works Best When Patients, Providers Agree
Exercise Tips for Seniors to Start a Healthy 2009
Rheumatoid Arthritis Hits Women Harder
Walking Is Good for Blocked Leg Arteries
Brain ’Switchboard’ Separates Learning, Remembering
Counseling Lacking for Adolescents With Arthritis
U.S. Flunks on Tobacco Control Report Card
Health Tip: Losing Your Hair?
Glaucoma Associated With Reading Impairments in Elderly
HRT Shrinks the Brain
Doctors Re-Examine Blood Thinners to Prevent Strokes
Antipsychotics Up Death Risk in Alzheimer’s Patients
Health Care Spending in U.S. Grew at Lowest Rate in a Decade
Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Those With Advanced Parkinson’s
Diabetes Epidemic Now Poses Challenges for Nursing Homes
Surgeons Often Are Blamed When Hip Replacements Fail
Health Tip: Bones, Muscles and Aging
Preventive Use of Antibiotics Cuts ICU Deaths
A Better Method of Kidney Storage
Risks and Benefits of Egg Donation Reported
Health Tip: Why You May Have Erectile Dysfunction
Health Tip: Considering an Advanced Care Directive?
Sleep Disorder Could Signal Neurological Disease
Study Shows Exercise Shields Against Osteoporosis
Drug Combinations Putting Seniors at Risk
Circumcision Rates Too Low
Scientists Discover Trigger for Autoimmune Diseases
Rules Change Could Increase Hospice Use
Community Exercise Programs Boost Seniors’ Strength
Caregiving May Lengthen Life
Government Launches Nursing Home Rating System
Newborn Hospital Deaths Highest for Those Without Insurance
Nature’s Fury Makes South Most Dangerous Area in U.S.
Stress Triggers Heart-Damaging Behavior
Fruits and Veggies May Strengthen Bones
Multiple ICD Replacements Can Predict Complications
Painkillers Linked to Increase in Overdose Deaths
Diabetic Eye Disease Rates Soaring
Treatment Options Are Many for Prostate Cancer
CT Colonography Screens for Cancer, Osteoporosis
Scans Show Sound-Processing Deficits in Autistic Kids
Older Adults Who Exercise Boost Blood Flow in Brain
Young Gymnasts Facing Broad Range of New Injuries
Uninsured Likely Organ Donors, But Not Recipients
Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span
Religion May Help Extend Your Life
New System Improves Distribution of Donated Livers
U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time
Exercise Keeps the Brain Young
When the Caregiver Becomes the Patient
Compound Tied to Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia
Researchers ID Suite of Genes in Aging Process
Ginkgo No Shield Against Alzheimer’s
China Documents First Case of Tick-Borne Disease Spread
Robots May Come to Aging Boomers’ Rescue
Toxic Chemicals Blamed for Gulf War Illness
Younger Men Fare Best After Hip Joint Resurfacing
New Therapy Could Transform Arthritis Treatment
With Angioplasty, More Is Better
U.S. Gets a ’D’ for Preterm Birth Rates
Gender Matches Benefit Heart Transplants
Death Rates Higher for Minority Children Awaiting Heart Transplant
Flu Shots Lower Risk of Blood Clots
Use of Imaging Technology Skyrockets
MP3 Player Headphones May Throw Off Cardiac Devices
Heartbeat Might One Day Power Pacemakers
Health Tip: Caring for a Loved One During the Holidays
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Dry Dog Food Continues
Testosterone Patch Restores Libido in Postmenopausal Women
Study Sheds Light on Painkillers’ Heart Risk
New Imaging Identifies Types of Liver Disease
Mutant Mouse Gene Offers Clues to Hearing Loss
When It Comes to Flu, the More Who Get Vaccine, the Better
Biologics Don’t Raise Cancer Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Cialis May Help Ease Pulmonary Hypertension
Statins Reduced Death Risk From Pneumonia
Sexual Trauma Haunts Many Female Vets
Successive Births, HRT Use Boost Joint Replacement Risks
Medical Debt Sending Many Over Financial Brink
Caring for Aging Loved Ones Can Be a Catch-22
Etanercept, Methotrexate Safe for Juvenile RA
Drug Improves Outcomes for Gout Patients
Memory Lapses Come When 2 Parts of Brain Compete
40 Years of Heart Transplants
One-Quarter of Biologic Drugs Have Had Safety Issues
Light-Activated Therapy Seems to Rejuvenate Aging Skin
ALS, Alzheimer’s Insights Could Improve Treatment
Poverty Raises Mortality Risk With Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Americans Losing Sight of Eye Health
Aerobics Can Reverse Mental Decline in Older Adults
Thyroid Problems Boost Glaucoma Risk
Cancer Screenings for Medicaid Patients Miss Targets
Health Tip: Have a Hearing Loss?
Health Tip: After a Hip Replacement
Vioxx’s Heart Risk Lingered Long After Use Ended
Circadian Rhythm Plays Role in Memory
New Genetic Links to Baldness Discovered
Early Treatment Benefits Newfound Brain Disorder
Gradual Exercise Best After Joint Replacement
Could Chinese Herb Be a Natural Viagra?
It’s a Whole New Outlook for Cataract Patients
Resistance Training Boosts Mobility in Knee Arthritis Patients
Body Fat, Muscle Distribution Linked to RA Disability
National Scorecard Ranks Palliative Care Across Country
Report Compares Health-Care Platforms of Presidential Candidates
Three Genes Raise Gout Risk
Occupational Therapy Plus Exercise Benefits Osteoarthritis
Popular Supplements Don’t Work Against Arthritis: Study
Pain More a Cause of Arthritis Than a Symptom
Hypnosis Cuts Hot Flashes for Breast Cancer Survivors
Voice Problems in Seniors Undertreated
Scientists ID Compounds That Prevent Brain Nerve Damage
Health Tip: Choosing a Knee Brace
Painkiller May Prevent Diabetes-Related Retinal Damage
Boomers Should Add Muscle Before It’s Too Late
Hormone Therapy Not Best for Older Prostate Cancer Patients
Caregivers Face Multiple Strains Tending Older Parents
Health Tip: Massage Arthritis Pain
Medicare Advantage Plans Get Lion’s Share of Insurers’ Ad Dollars
Healthy Lifestyle Boosts Women’s Longevity
Estrogen Cream No Match for Sun-Damaged Skin
MRI Detects Soft Tissue Damage Affecting Kids’ Hearing
Female Incontinence a Prevalent Problem
Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis Patients Urged
Prosthetic Ears Boost Hearing After Injury
Broad Screening of Blood Clots May Find Cancers Earlier
Palliative Care Programs Could Boost Hospitals’ Bottom Line
Imaging Shows Why Injured Brains ’Work Harder’
Bacterial Infections May Be Overlooked in SIDS Cases
Surgery for Knee Osteoarthritis No Better Than Therapy, Meds
Almost Half of Adults Will Develop Knee Osteoarthritis by 85
Sleep Therapy Restores Brain Function in Insomniacs
Scientists Discover How Osteoarthritis Destroys Cartilage
FDA Demands Tougher Warnings on Immunosuppressive Drugs
Health Tip: Adjusting to a Hearing Aid
New Drug Helps Relieve Gout
Children of Older Fathers at Risk for Bipolar Disorder
Antioxidant-Rich Diet May Protect Against Eye Disease
Cataracts World’s Leading Cause of Vision Loss
End-of-Life Choices a Complicated Affair
Scientists Track Hourly Changes in Alzheimer’s Protein
Findings Challenge Tight Glucose Control for Critically Ill Patients
HRT After Menopause Reduces Symptoms
Compression Stockings Often Incorrectly Used
Modified MRI Spots Early Osteoarthritis
Medicare Web Site Confounds Many Seniors
Epilepsy Raises Drowning Risk
Statins Help Obese People After Bypass Surgery
Blocking Drug-Related Memories May Prevent Relapses
Healthy Sex Life Can Extend Into 80s
Married Folks Still the Healthiest
Run for Your Life
More Than Temperature Puts Elderly at Risk in Heat
Fat Cell Protein Boosts Heart Attack Risk in Elderly
New Therapy Freezes Out Esophageal Cancers
B Cells Can Act Alone in Autoimmune Diseases
Death From Febrile Seizure Rare in Children
ER, Doctor Visits Topped 1 Billion in 2006
New Guidelines Rule Out Prostate Screening for Men Over 75
Flu Vaccine Doesn’t Protect Seniors From Pneumonia
Health Tip: Pain Reliever Side Effects
Advances Made Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Mouse Study Finds Molecule That Tells Hair to Grow
Frankincense Provides Relief for Osteoarthritis
Thyroid Hormone May Boost Women’s Alzheimer’s Risk
Most Fit Have Less Brain Atrophy From Alzheimer’s
Hearing Loss May Be More Widespread Than Thought
Researchers Map America’s Deadliest Roads
Mouse Model to Aid Sinusitis Research
Donor’s Age Not Linked to Poor Outcomes in Liver Transplants
Varicose, Spider Veins May Be Inevitable for Some
All Newborns Should Have Ears Screened, Task Force Says
Drug Combo Improves Remission of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Drug May Ease Symptoms of Juvenile Arthritis
Poor Blood Sugar Control After Heart Surgery Impacts Outcomes
Eating Less May Slow Aging Process
Alcohol’s Impact on Heart, Stroke Risk Differs by Gender
Health Tip: Protect Your Hearing
Glaucoma Treatment Can Prevent Blindness
New Ear Tube Device Helps Treat Infections Faster
New Hope Against the Cold Sore Virus
Extreme Heat a Deadly Risk for Older Adults
Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn’s Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Guidelines Updated
Sudden Hearing Loss May Portend Stroke
Chronic Kidney Disease Growing Globally
Oral Drug Helps Prevent Clotting After Hip Replacement
FDA Panel Recommends Enbrel for Pediatric Patients
FDA Orders Warning Label on Older Antipsychotics
Inexpensive Compound Could Treat Severe Diarrhea
Diabetes Drug May Prevent Early Puberty in Young Girls
Countdown to Hair Loss
Diabetes Might Help Spur Hearing Loss
Delayed Sleep Pattern Tied to Irregular Menstrual Cycles
Pursuit of Females Dates Way, Way Back
Omega-3 Foods May Lower Eye Disease Risk
Cancer Drug Appears to Help With Aggressive MS
Better Sleepers Are ’Successful Agers’
Golimumab Eases Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
DNA Coding May Make Bowel Prone to Cancer
New Imaging Tool Can Spot Glaucoma Risk
Applying Parallel Pressure Improves Vascular Grafting
FDA Starts Safety Review of Autoimmune Disorder Drugs
Anemia Drugs May Speed Tumor Growth in Some Cancer Patients
Chemo May Limit Fertility in Breast Cancer Survivors
Acupuncture Eases Side Effects of Head, Neck Cancer Treatments
Health Tip: Living With a Pacemaker
Cane Use May Cut Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis
Obese Patients at Greater Infection Risk After Hip Replacement
Probiotics Help Adult Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery
Green Tea May Help Brain Cope With Sleep Disorders
Vulnerability to Shingles May Hinge on Family
Black Men Less Likely to Choose Elective Stomach Aorta Surgery
Heart Device Recipients Often Not Aware of Recalls
CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine for Those Over 60
New Guidelines Issued for Implanted Heart Devices
Danger From Heart Surgery Drug Confirmed
Viagra May Protect Hearts of Some Muscular Dystrophy Patients
Decoding Muscle Stem Cell Development
Group B Strep Down Among Newborns, Up Among Adults
Secret to Treating Tinnitus in Vets May Be Unlocked in Zebrafish
Health Tip: Good Shoes Can Prevent Falls
Federal Health Plan for Children Still Leaves Needs Unmet
Common Medications Could Cause Physical Impairment in the Elderly
Diabetes Seems to Heighten Glaucoma Risk
Government Picks Up Health Tab of Uninsured Workers
Health Insurance Premiums Skyrocket
Medicare Costs Soar for Cancer Care
Viscosity Enhancers Curb Bleeding Complications
Pituitary Hormone May Boost Women’s Heart Risk
Health Tip: Wear and Tear on the Knees
FDA Panel Urges Stronger Warnings for LASIK Surgery
Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Shows Mixed Results
Treating PTSD Helps Kids Deal With Loss
Most Early-Onset Dementia Not Alzheimer’s
Few Countries on Track to Curb Maternal, Child Mortality Rates
While Hospice Care Is Growing, Not All Have Access
Researchers Identify New Genetic Links to Psoriasis
Aerobic Exercise Keeps You Young
Caffeine May Block High Cholesterol Linked to Alzheimer’s
Painkillers Boost Muscle Mass Among Weight-Training Elderly
Age-Related Eye Disease on the Increase
Yoga Program May Help Prevent Falls in Elderly
Angioplasty Proves Reasonable Alternative to Bypass Surgery
Anniversary of Parent’s Passing Can Trigger Death
Health Tip: How a Pacemaker Helps the Heart
Poor Sense of Smell May Be Early Sign of Parkinson’s
IPods Don’t Interfere With Pacemakers, Study Shows
Older Women Have Harder Time Preserving Muscle Than Men
High Costs Force Third of Americans to Skip Needed Health Care
Therapeutic Cloning Works in Mice With Parkinson’s
Pacemakers Change Biology of the Heart
New Foam Treatment for Varicose Veins
Head and Neck Cancer Outcomes a Mixed Bag
Survey Finds Many Americans Clueless About Eye Disease
Glaucoma May Boost Cardiovascular Death Risk in Blacks
Gulf War Illness Strongly Linked to Chemical Exposure
Yoga Eases Menopause Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors
Health Tip: Understanding Autoimmune Diseases
Key Risk Factors for Suicide Consistent Across Globe
Surgery Better Than Stents for Multiple Blockages
Cultural Beliefs May Keep Blacks From Hospice Care
Toll-Free Hotline to Help Seniors Avoid Falls
Health Tip: Understanding Shingles
IPods Don’t Interfere With Heart Pacemakers
Stents Slightly Better Than Bypass for Blocked Left Coronary Artery
Short Birth Length Boosts Men’s Suicide Risk
Health Tip: Coping With Urinary Incontinence
Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Lower Production of B Cells
46 Million Americans Suffer From Arthritis
Fingers Point to Risk for Arthritic Knees
Maintaining Routine Can Chase Holiday Blues Away
Men Who Smoke Prone to Impotence
Seasonal Safety Tips for Older Adults
Hospice: An Overlooked Option
Study Finds Cholesterol Fine-Tunes Hearing
Neural Insights Could Bring Better Cochlear Implants
Group Seeks Refinement of Knee Arthritis Treatment Guidelines
Partial Face Transplant Patient Doing Well
Breaking Down Barriers to End-of-Life Care for Children
Cancer Patients Hold Fast to Belief That Opioids Mean Death
Study Probes Source of Knee Arthritis Pain
Gene Tweak Reverses Aging in Mouse Skin Cells
Defibrillators Not Dangerous While Driving
Health Tip: Fluid in the Ear
Health Tip: Emotional Reasons for Erectile Dysfunction
Older Adults No More Distractible Than Younger Set
Vioxx Settlement Puts Painkillers Back in the Spotlight
Vioxx Ban Tied to Rise in Serious GI Trouble
Spirituality Helps Older Black Women Beat Hypertension
Arthritis Takes Major Toll on Workplace
Close to Barefoot Best for Arthritic Knees
Total Knee Replacement Safe for Most Patients
ACL Tears Worth Fixing in Seniors
Ginkgo Biloba Might Not Preserve Memory in Octogenarians
Experts Offer Clarity on Confusion Surrounding Stents
Heart Disease Deaths Over-Reported in New York City
Eyes a Window to Hearing Loss?
Don’t Lose Sight of Vision Care, Group Urges
Tango Classes Put Parkinson’s Patients a Step Ahead
Learning Disabilities May Presage Later Language Problems
’Fluorescent’ Retinal Cells Warn of Eye Disease
Disability Stronger Predictor of Longevity Than Disease Is
Campaign Targets Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Kids
FDA Warns of Children’s Deaths Linked to Botox
Harnessing Human Energy for Medical Good
Experts Propose Rules to Rate Hospitals’ Safety
Blood Pressure, Heartbeat Problems Aggravate Alzheimer’s
New Heart Pump Helps Women Awaiting Transplants
Combigan Drops Approved for Glaucoma
Little Evidence Silicone Breast Implants Harm Health
High Dose Radiation for Prostate Cancer Won’t Raise Sexual Dysfunction
Most Americans Have Poor ’Eye-Q’
Almost 2 Million U.S. Vets Lack Health Insurance
Defib Wire Warning Shouldn’t Worry Most Users: Experts
Many Patients Don’t Report Use of OTC Pain Drugs
Erectile Dysfunction: A Harbinger of Heart Trouble
Take Care of Your Heart Before and After Problems
Cataract Surgery: A Bargain, Despite the Price
Health Tip: Understanding Glaucoma
Small Incisions Make Heart Valve Surgery Safer
Genes Boost Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus
Drug, Pacemaker Fight Irregular Heartbeat
Health Tip: Caring For Your Hearing Aid
Flaxseed May Relieve Hot Flashes
Seniors Need a Safety Plan in Face of Disasters
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Varicose Veins
Advanced Age No Bar to Liver Transplant
Nursing Home Residents at Highest Heatstroke Risk
Stabilizing Eye Pressure Key to Glaucoma Care
Genetic Cause of Form of Glaucoma Identified
Newborn Hearing Test Might Point to SIDS Risk
End-of-Life Hospice Care Underused
Gene Linked to Restless Leg Syndrome Found
Baby Boom Women Confronting Pelvic Health Conditions
Research Debunks Treatments for Sudden Hearing Loss
Lung Illness Linked to Heart, Bone Problems
Vitamin A Compound Could Fight Rheumatoid Arthritis
Blood Clot Screening Program Is Expanded
Study Probes Role of Stroke, Head Trauma in Alzheimer’s
Health Tip: Women Have Pattern Baldness, Too
Gene Therapy Reverses Erectile Dysfunction in Rats
Health Tip: Swim, Swim, Swim
Rheumatoid Illness, Smoking Can Harm Heart’s Aorta
Large Jolts of Java Can Keep Gout at Bay
Nursing Homes Need Better Diabetes Care
Botox Could Treat Enlarged Prostate
Could Viagra Put the Brakes on Jet Lag?
Hair Follicles May Regrow After Head Wounds
Enzyme Puts Brakes on Racing Heartbeat: Study
Implanted Defibrillators Are Getting Better
iPods Make the Heart Skip a Beat
FDA Advisory Panel Rejects Vioxx Successor
Health Tip: Understanding Male Pattern Baldness
Implantable Defibrillators Offer Heart Patients a Better Quality of Life: Study
Smell Test Device May Sniff Out Health Problems
Fish Oils Delay Cognitive Decline, Studies Find
T’ai Chi Boosts Immune System Against Shingles in Older Adults
Older Men’s Sleep Affects Testosterone Levels
Cutting-Edge Devices Assist Cardio Treatments
Stem Cell Finding Could Help Fight Autoimmune Disease
Many Blacks, Hispanics Misinformed About Alzheimer’s
Intimate Partner Abuse Affects Broad Spectrum of Ages
Health Tip: Symptoms of a Cataract
Disaster Victims Need Help Taking Pills as Prescribed
Image Concerns Tied to Depression in Arthritis, Lupus Patients
Hip-Surgery Complications More Common in Obese Women: Study
Rheumatoid Arthritis Boosts Cancer Death Risk: Study
Heart Experts Issue Guidelines on Use of Celebrex
Outside Forces ’Medicalizing’ Everyday Problems, Experts Say
Blood Test Spots Severe Enlarged Prostate
Acupressure May Help Dementia Patients
Neurological Disorders Strike Millions
Erectile Dysfunction Affects 18 Million U.S. Men
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Safe, Effective for Diabetic Men
Younger Children May Benefit From Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids
Heart Rhythm Gene Linked to Sudden Infant Deaths
Hospitals Embrace the Hospice Model
Lifestyle, Genes Join to Boost Risk for Blindness in Elderly
Balance Training Better Than Tai-Chi for Older Adults
Imaging Compound May Catch Early Alzheimer’s
Iraq Vets Falling Through Health-Care Cracks
Black Cohosh Fails to Relieve Menopausal Symptoms
Retirees’ Share of Health Tab Creeps Higher
Massage Eases Pain of Knee Arthritis
Vision Problems Among Those Over 40 Costly
Hair-Loss Drug Skews Prostate Cancer Test
Health Tip: Symptoms of Shingles
Health Tip: Understanding Alopecia
Baldness Gene Identified in Russian Families
Pay-for-Performance Plans Now Common Among HMOs
Acupuncture, Turmeric May Help Ease Arthritis
Viagra Helps COPD Patients Control Pulmonary Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure Is Focus of New Web Site
Health Tip: What Causes Bursitis?
’Blackberry Thumb’ Proves a Sour Fruit of Modern Labor
Staring Down Father Time
Age-Linked Vision Loss May Depend on Genes
Many Polio Survivors Faring Well
Sleep Apnea in Children Linked to Lower IQ Scores, Learning Impairment
Prostate Drug Use May Mean Cataract Surgery Change
Health Tip: Seniors Tend to Bruise Easily
Cataract Treatment a Luxury Many Can Now Afford
Heart Failure Patients Fare Better With Follow-Up Nursing Care
Health Tip: Having Hip Replacement Surgery?
’SmileLine’ Call-In to Field Oral Health Questions
More Than Half of Elderly Report Sleep Problems
ED Drug Uprima Often Ineffective: Study
Impotence Can Foreshadow Coronary Artery Disease
Health Tip: Know Your Risk for Glaucoma
New Clues to Neurological Diseases Discovered
Breast-Feeding May Protect Against Bed-Wetting
Health Tip: Explaining Tinnitus
Statins Linked to Lower Risk of Cataracts
Many Ex-NFL Linemen at Risk for Heart Disease
Zostavax Helps Prevent Shingles in Seniors
Medical Detectives Track Down Virus That Killed Transplant Recipients
Quick Questionnaire Can Diagnose Incontinence
Health Tip: Why am I Losing my Hair?
New Remedy Avoids Need for Total Hip Replacement
Cancer Gene Also Involved in Hair Loss
Needling Away Wrinkles
Moderate Drinking Not Safe for All
Preparation Brings Better Hip Replacement Outcomes
Health Tip: Will I Go Bald?
Glaucoma Care Costs More As Vision Worsens
Glaucoma May Run in Families
Cochlear Implants Can Benefit the Elderly
Retina Cell Implants Help Those With Parkinson’s
Cataract Surgery Rates Tied to Physician Reimbursement
How Cochlear Implants Help Restore Hearing
Abortion Pill Deaths Probed
Health Tip: The Cause Of Bell’s Palsy Is Unknown
Chronic Cough More Than an Annoyance
Health Tip: Hair Loss in Women With Cancer
Health Tip: Why is My Mouth Dry?
Health Tip: Caring for Your Skin
Many Elderly Not Aware of Hospice Value
Bone Marrow Cells Transformed Into Muscle Cells
Older Americans Fret About Health Insurance
Talking Together Brings Comfort to Terminally Ill
Daily Painkiller May Slow Spinal Arthritis
Shingles Vaccine Has Successful Trial
Tourist Guide Helps Those Who’ve Really Got to Go
Health Tip: Coping with Hair Loss
Health Tip: Playing Golf with Arthritis
Meditation Study Shows Life Gains
Chest X-Rays May Catch Osteoporosis
Prescription Drug Prices Soaring Above Inflation
Doctors Take Issue With Bextra Withdrawal
Health Tip: Ringing in the Ears
Call for Volunteers for Rheumatic Disease Research
Health Tip: Steady as She Goes
How Lifesaving Transplants Turned Deadly
New Drug Helps Parkinson’s Patients
Health Tip: Hair Loss in Women
Oily Fish Fosters Healthy Blood Fat
Common Procedures Do Help Injured Knees
Ankle Sprains Can Lead to Arthritis
Simple Steps to Fall-Free Homes
Short-Term Celebrex Safe Against Cirrhosis
HRT May Worsen Urinary Incontinence
Tying Exercise to Culture Boosts Participation
Health Tip: Preventing Cataracts in Children
Health Tip: Avoid Varicose Veins
For Bunions, Footwear Fit Is a Shoe-In
Viagra Protects Against Pulmonary Problems
Doctors Continue to Enhance Cataract Treatments
New Clues to Restless Legs Syndrome in Kids
Senior Service Offers Rx Advice
Study Finds VA Health Care Improving
Health Tip: Skin Disease Causes Baldness
U.S. Halts Use of Celebrex in Cancer Trial
Motorcycle Noise Poses Hearing Risk
Health Tip: Hair Apparent
Elderly Better Off With Underactive Thyroid
Stem Cells Offer Hope for Urinary Incontinence
Help Older Adults Enjoy the Holidays
Older Americans Can Expect Longer, Healthier Lives
Hospitalization Among Elderly Often Leads to Disability
Genes Determine Severity of Osteoporosis
Weekend Treatment OK for ’Lazy Eye’
Restless Leg Syndrome Explained
New Hope for Leaky Bladders
Health Tip: A Shingles Source of Chickenpox
Report: 1.7 Million Veterans Lack Health Insurance
Family History a Factor in Women’s Urinary Incontinence
Brisk Walks Speed Stroke Recovery
Sports Injury Can Lead to Later Trouble
Doctors Can Be Sentinels for Elder Abuse
Pregnancy Ups Risk of Restless Leg Syndrome
Impotence: A Red Flag for Heart Disease
Childhood Sexual Abuse Damage Lasts a Lifetime
Impotence Common After Radiation, Surgery on Prostate
New Clue to Autoimmune Diseases Found
Health Tip: When Good Veins Go Bad
Latinos Prone to Eye Disease
Osteoarthritis Runs in Families
Recreational Use of Viagra on the Increase
Pitch Is Key in Finding Source of Sounds
Easing the Pain of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Vision Loss a Growing Threat for Many Americans
Genetic Role Seen in Chief Cause of Blindness
Early Blindness Sharpens Sense of Sound
Being Double-Jointed May Protect Your Joints
Organ Donor’s Rabies Kills 3 Recipients
Rabies Kills 3 Organ Recipients From Same Donor
HRT Won’t Halt Dementia in Older Women
New Clues to Learning Disabilities Found
Eye Drops Can Delay Glaucoma in Blacks
Fruit Helps Eyes Stay Healthy
New Clue to Sexual Dysfunction in Older Men
New Medicare Drug Card Puzzles Seniors
Health Tip: Hair Transplant Caution
Celecoxib Beats Other NSAIDs in Heart Failure Risk
Value of Living Wills Under Fire
Health Tip: Why Older People Bruise Easily
Botox Treats Bladder Problems
Anemic Seniors Face Other Health Problems
Polio Symptoms Recur for Some Survivors
Terrorism’s Toll Lingers
Soy Could Help Men, Too
Nerve Stimulation May Help With Fecal Incontinence
To Avoid Gout, Avoid Stout
Squatting Can Cripple Knees
Tai Chi Tames Chronic Health Conditions
Studies Find Hysterectomy Viable Yet Avoidable
Dry Mouth
Gout Risk Tied to Eating Red Meat, Fish
How the Brain Makes Sense of the Senses
Hospice May Not Be Cheaper Alternative
New Lens Expands Horizons for Cataract Patients
Ovarian Failure Linked to Dry Eye
’Natural’ Viagra Alternative Is the Real Thing
Pinpointing the Causes of Cataracts
When It Comes to Hearing, Timing Isn’t Everything
Rising Disability in the Young Tied to Obesity
End-of-Life Care in U.S. Found Lacking
Winter Chills Bring Risks to Elderly
Shield Your Eyes While on the Slopes
States, Cities Defy U.S. in Importing Drugs
New Method for Detecting Alzheimer’s
Older Americans Are on the Cuspid of Dental History
The Mechanics of Muscular Dystrophy
Incontinence Drug May Mar Memory
Pool Therapy May Ease Arthritis
U.S. to Probe Cause of Stillbirths
’Le Weekend’ Pill Newest Option for ED
Vioxx Has No Effect on Arteries
Cold Weather Stiffens Joints
Long-Term Care Insurance: Buyer Beware
Simple Movement May Block Shingles
Gulf War Link to Lou Gehrig’s Disease Bolstered
First Year of Widowhood the Toughest
New Aspirin May be Stomach-Friendly
Gardening With Arthritis
Inflammation May Be Culprit in Osteoarthritis
London’s Cold Days Can Be Killers
Thieves of Sight Await Even Those With Perfect Vision
Varicose Veins a Common Disorder
Viagra May Be More Than Impotence Drug
The Bald Truth
Arthritis on Verge of Becoming an Epidemic
Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied to Birth Weight
Oxygen Damage May Trigger Age-Related Blindness
Study Supports Early Glaucoma Treatment
Disability Sharply Raises Risk of Obesity
Viagra Alternative Seeks Approval Once Again
Meningitis Cases Tied to Cochlear Implants
Keeping the Pressure Down
An Unattractive Web
Smooth Out Those Varicose Veins
Vein Vanity
Newborn Killings Happen More Than Imagined
Eye Drops Can Save Sight
Treat Deaf Children Early
Nancy Lopez Fights Back Against Osteoarthritis
Genetic Secrets of Baldness Slowly Receding
Mediterranean Diet Soothes Aching Joints
It’s Hip to be Active
Ceramic Hip Replacement
The High Cost of Impotence
Viagra Helps Men on Antidepressants
Stress Hormone Tied to Acne, Baldness
Gene Therapy Helps Poor Circulation in Legs
How to Break a Blockbuster Drug in Half
Natural Carbohydrates Contribute to Arthritis
Lasers Pinpoint Joint Damage
Bone Disease Diagnosis From Where You’d Least Expect It
Vaccine Protects Transplant Patients from Shingles
Arthritis More Widespread Than Thought
Hearing Loss Often Undiagnosed in Elderly
Lasers Zap Varicose Veins for Good
Aging Eyes May Need Another Round of LASIK
It’s Not Black and White With Cancer
Obesity Gene Also Directs Skin, Hair Growth
Medicare Adds New Plan
VA Health Care Improving, Study Says
It’s All Downstream for Sperm
Scuba Diving Knows No Age
Seniors Should Stay Healthy While on the Road
Self-Management Course Can Help Those Losing Their Sight
When Your Spouse Falls Ill
Young Widowers at High Suicide Risk
Antidepressants Curb Hot Flashes
Herb May Help Heal Herpes
Too Few Americans Get HIV Test Early Enough
HIV Testing Day Set for Saturday in U.S.
HIV Patients May Have Stiffer Arteries
New Strategy Eyed for AIDS Treatment
HIV ’Atlas’ Shows Virus Targeting Minorities
Vaccine Shields Monkeys From Simian Form of HIV
New Compound May Fight HIV
Circumcision Can Reduce AIDS Risk, Study Shows
Another Study Supports Early HIV Therapy
Gum Disease May Reactivate AIDS Virus
Starting HIV Therapy Earlier Saves Lives
New HIV Drug May Help Those Resistant to Therapy
Scientists Capture HIV Transfer Among T-Cells on Video
AIDS Drug Slows Spread of Deadly Childhood Brain Cancer
Circumcision Guards Against STDs
Germicide Might Guard Against HIV Infection
Gene Therapy Holds Promise for HIV
In Time, Cream Might Prevent Herpes Transmission
HIV Drug a Double-Edged Sword for Infants
Circumcision Rates Too Low
HIV Can Penetrate a Woman’s Healthy Genital Skin
Possible AIDS Treatment Shows Promise in Monkeys
Fewer HIV-Infected Americans Passing the Virus On
Special Immune Cells May Be Key to HIV Resistance
Mom’s Cells Prime Fetal Immune System
Guideline Urges HIV Tests for All Patients 13 and Older
Way to Rescue Tired Immune Cells Fighting HIV Found
Most Single Adults Not Using Condoms
Sex Partners Get STD Alerts by E-mail
Anti-Obesity Drugs Could Fight Viral Infections
3M Injected Drug Users Worldwide Could Be HIV-Positive
Girls From Poorer Areas More Likely to Have Sex Earlier
Abstinence-Only Programs Fall Short of Teens’ Needs
Commonly Used HIV Infectivity Rate Misses Risks
Risky Sexual Behaviors Decreasing Among U.S. Teens
Deportation Tied to Higher HIV Risk for Men Injecting Drugs
U.S. Immigrants Bearing More of the TB Burden
Herpes Suppression May Not Prevent HIV Infection
Repeat Teen Self-Cutters Likely to Engage in Risky Sex
New Compound Slows HIV Replication
New Latent TB Drug Saves Lives, Money
Smallpox Drug May Protect Against Common Cold
Few Countries on Track to Curb Maternal, Child Mortality Rates
U.S. Syphilis Rate Grows for 7th Year in Row
U.S. Chlamydia Infections Hit All-Time High
Certain Seizure Patients Need Emergency CT Scan
Anti-Malaria Drugs Help Africa’s Women, Babies
Chlamydia Screening Programs Don’t Work: Expert
Emotions Play Major Role in Teen Condom Use
Outside Forces ’Medicalizing’ Everyday Problems, Experts Say
Scientists Decipher Genome for ’Nasty’ STD
Circumcision Reduces HIV Rates, U.S. Studies Confirm
Teens Neglect Condom Use in ’Serious’ Relationships
Global AIDS Panel Updates Treatment Strategies
Many Teens Don’t Use Condoms Correctly
Circumcision May Protect Against HIV
Healthy Women With HIV May Need Fewer Pap Tests
Teens With HIV Taking More Chances
Syphilis Rates Not Result of Unsafe Sex
AIDS Conspiracy Theory Belief Linked to Less Condom Use
Gay Men Using Viagra Recreationally
Study to Pit Herpes Drug Against HIV
Unsafe Sex Common Among Those With HIV
One-on-One Counseling Stems Spread of AIDS
AIDS Drugs May Damage Skin
Testing STD Kits
HIV Prevention Programs Help Black Teen Girls
STD Rates Paint a Mixed Picture
Another Study Debunks AIDS-Polio Vaccine Theory
Circumcision Cuts HIV Risk
’Crystal Meth’ Use Boosts STD Rates Among Gay Men
New Film Stirs Controversy Among Gays
U.S. Reports Rise in HIV Cases
Better AIDS Treatment Boosts Risky Sex
Global Action Urged to Cut Child Deaths
Syphilis Rate Up for First Time Since 1990
AIDS-Related Eye Disease on Wane
Risky Business
Hormone Help for HIV
Gays Keep Closet Door Shut at Doctor’s Office
Exercise Tips to Keep Boomers on Their Feet
Living Healthily on Less
Cell Pathway May Be Key to Lung Cancer’s Spread
On Memory, Older Americans Outsmart the English
Health Tip: Understanding Pre-Diabetes
Put Safety First on the 4th
New Weapons in Fight Against TB?
Health Tip: Wax Buildup May Cause Hearing Loss
Odd Behaviors on Ambien Linked to Brain Circuitry
Another Genetic Link to Testicular Cancer Is Found
Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Often Overweight
Cancer Endangers Some Wildlife Species
Clinical Trials Update: July 2, 2009
Cystic Fibrosis Treatment May Cause Hearing Loss
C-Section Stress Could Alter Baby’s Immune Cells
New Drug Could Work Against Leukemia
Multaq Sanctioned for Heart Rhythm Disorders
Health Highlights: July 2, 2009
Monthly Pet Pill Could Kill Fleas, Ticks
Why Swine Flu Differs From Seasonal Flu
Health Tip: Straining the Hamstring
Study Casts Doubt on Low IQ’s Role in Early Death
Health Tip: Controlling Asthma
Living Alone Increases Odds of Developing Dementia
If 2 Painkillers Are Banned, What Next?
Increasing Alcohol Use Tied to More Hospitalization
Anti-Smoking Drugs Get FDA ’Black-Box’ Warning
Antibiotics May Boost Risk for Recurrent Ear Infection
Master Stem Cell for Human Heart Identified
Clinical Trials Update: July 1, 2009
Your Surroundings Mirror Your Beliefs
Shared Race, Social Group Seem to Help People Relate
Health Highlights: July 1, 2009
Health Tip: What’s Causing My Neck Pain?
Possible Gene Regions for Schizophrenia Located
With Medicare Plan, Drug Spending May Be Up
CPR Survival Rates for Older People Unchanged
Health Tip: Preventing a Kitchen Fire
Growth Hormone May Build Muscle in Older Men
Celiac Disease Making Inroads in U.S.
Study Supports Wider Use of Statins
Drugs May Not Slow Kidney Damage in Diabetes
Obesity Rates Continue to Climb in U.S.
FDA Tells Patients to Stick With Diabetes Drug Linked to Cancer
FDA Panel Urges Ban on Vicodin, Percocet
TV Ads Trigger Mindless Eating
Test Before Corneal Transplant May Improve Outcome
Comic Strip Aims to Educate Families About Diabetes
Obese Get Higher Doses of Radiation for X-Rays
Health Tip: Keep Feet Healthy This Summer
Health Highlights: June 30, 2009
Metabolic Syndrome May Make Breast Cancer More Likely
Online Genetic Testing Appears to Have Benefits
Statins Might Stave Off Alzheimer’s
Health Tip: Understanding Hay Fever
Hormones May Affect Neurological Disease Risk
Assessment of Bone Growth Stimulator Is Mixed
Sad Dads May Lead to Crying Infants
Nonsurgical Treatment May Ease Rotator Cuff Injury
Drug Found Ineffective Against Lung Disease
U.S. Doctors Treat Heart Attack With Man’s Own Stem Cells
Newer Blood Tests May Not Improve Heart Risk Assessment
Clinical Trials Update: June 30, 2009
Even After Death, Heart Attack Treatment May Not End
Health Highlights: June 29, 2009
Younger People Appear More at Risk From New Swine Flu
Clinical Trials Update: June 29, 2009
Maybe Men Aren’t So Picky After All
Talk With Kids, Not At Them
Depression, Anxiety Bad for the Heart
Anxiety-Prone People Find Distractions Hard to Ignore
47,000 Elderly Hurt in Walker, Cane Mishaps Each Year
Sporadic Spikes in Blood Pressure Hike Chances of Hypertension
Cyber Bullying Affects One in 10 Students
Air Traffic Patterns Predict Swine Flu Spread
Low Blood Sugar in Hospital Tied to Higher Death Risk for Diabetics
Discovery Points to Regulation of Calcium Metabolism
Health Tip: Who’s at Risk for Heat Illness?
15 Percent of U.S. Teens Think They’ll Die Young
New Drug Promising Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
Health Tip: When Your Child Needs Glasses
Constipation May Lead to Other Problems
Eating Well On the Road
Jackson’s Death Puts Spotlight on Sudden Cardiac Arrest
The Psychology of Celebrity Worship
Have Fun -- But Be Safe -- This Summer
New Drug Shows Promise for Rheumatoid Arthriitis
Many Adults With Asthma Are Skipping Flu Shots
Teens With Eating Disorders Benefit From Parents’ Help
Health Tip: Monitoring Beach Safety
Health Tip: Safe Driving at Night
Alcohol-Related Ills Increasing Worldwide
Eating Animal Fat May Lead to Pancreatic Cancer
’Chemical Nose’ May Sniff Out Cancer Earlier
Breast Cancer Numbers Dip Most in Wealthy, Urban Areas
Soy in the Diet May Protect Lung Function
U.S. Considers Massive Swine Flu Vaccination Program
HIV Patients May Have Stiffer Arteries
HIV Testing Day Set for Saturday in U.S.
FDA Seizes All Drugs From Generics Maker
Too Few Americans Get HIV Test Early Enough
Smoking May Trigger Brain Damage
Messages Heard Better in the Right Ear
Health Highlights: June 26, 2009
Grab a Tool and Change Your Brain
Chromosome Abnormality Tied to Autistic Behavior in Mice
Abused Kids Face Higher Cancer Risk
Hundreds of Genes Could Be Linked to ADHD
Chemical Used in Plastics May Affect Newborn Size
1 Million Americans Likely Stricken by Swine Flu: CDC
Supply of Key Children’s Vaccine Almost Back to Normal
Clinical Trials Update: June 25, 2009
Slow Decline Often Follows Stroke Recovery
Health Highlights: June 25, 2009
Health Tip: Things That Trigger Migraines
Women’s Sexual Health Issues Hit Home
Hormone Could Improve Diabetes Treatment
Health Tip: What’s Ketoacidosis?
Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
Humans Weren’t Always ’So Special,’ Expert Says
Cell Protein Could Help Spur Malignancy
Migraine Frequency Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack Risk
Music Had Charms to Soothe Prehistoric Man
Sleep May Be Essential for Long-Term Memory
Bone Therapy May Not Always Need Monitoring
Women More Likely Than Men to Reject Unattractive Babies
Bariatric Surgery Cuts Cancer Risk for Women
Clues to Alzheimer’s Spotted Earlier in Disease
For Kids With Leukemia, Radiation May Be Safe to Skip
Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
Quick Angioplasty Best After Heart Attacks
Extra Helpings of Vegetables, Olive Oil May Extend Life
Weight-Loss Surgery Safe, Effective Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
Stay Upbeat, Active to Keep the Mind Young
New Cancer Drug Fights Tumors in Those With BRCA Mutations
Health Tip: Don’t Ignore Diabetes
Clinical Trials Update: June 24, 2009
Health Highlights: June 24, 2009
Determining Who Will Respond to Brain Tumor Therapy
Obesity While Young Boosts Pancreatic Cancer Risk
A Few Extra Pounds Might Bring Extra Years
Migraine With Aura May Lead to Brain Lesions
Electrocardiogram Blip Signals Heart Trouble
Sleep Disorders Linked to Arrhythmias
New Heart Valve Repair System Tested for Safety
Clinical Trials Update: June 23, 2009
Schizophrenia Linked to Higher Risk of Dying From Cancer
Health Tip: Keep Your Heels Happy
Health Highlights: June 23, 2009
In Summertime, the Livin’ Can Be Buggy
Experimental Urine Test Spots Appendicitis
Eat Well, Live Longer
Health Tip: What’s Triggering My Acne?
Whites More Likely to Get Rare Bone Cancer
Clinical Trials Update: June 22, 2009
Health-Care Reform Could Be Obama’s Toughest Challenge
Health Tip: Why is the Room Spinning?
Vinegar Might Help Keep Off Pounds
The Nuts and Bolts of Reform Proposals
Patients Often Not Told About Abnormal Test Results
Obama Signs Tough New Anti-Smoking Law
HIV ’Atlas’ Shows Virus Targeting Minorities
Common Weight-Loss Surgery May Double Risk of Kidney Stones
Health Highlights: June 22, 2009
Promising Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Lab Study Finds Protein That May Inhibit Cancer Spread
Obesity Greatly Raises Endometrial Cancer Risk
Knee Replacement Considered a Good Value
Health Tip: Preparing Your Child for a Medical Test
Social Activity Keeps Elders Young, Agile
A Pet’s Bite Can Pass on MRSA
Music Can Make the Heart Beat Faster
New Strategy Eyed for AIDS Treatment
Global Efforts to Lower ’Bad’ Cholesterol Working
Painkillers May Be Good for the Prostate
Not All Sunglasses Are Created Equal
Don’t Get Lazy About Lawn-Mower Safety
Heart Attacks Less Often Fatal Today
Chemicals in Marijuana Smoke May Harm DNA
Health Highlights: June 19, 2009
Green Tea Component May Slow Prostate Cancer
Make Nursing Homes More Like Home: Medicare
Asthma Discovery May Lead to Better Treatments
Toilet Training Goes High Tech
Treatment Option Shortens Path to Pregnancy
Health Tip: What’s an APGAR Test?
Pesticide Residue Common on Kitchen Floors
Does Location Affect Kids’ Weight?
Nestlé Recalls Cookie Dough Products
Pages to Doctors Don’t Always Hit the Mark
Health Tip: Life After a Heart Attack
Standard IQ Test May Undervalue People With Autism
Brain Imaging Study Sheds Light on Fibromyalgia
Subway Noise May Threaten Riders’ Hearing
Lure of Bottled Water May Not Be Health Driven
Vets Who Repress Traumatic Memories May Not Be Worse Off
Swine Flu Continues to Flare Up, CDC Says
Program Helps 1st Graders Stay Safe Long-Term
Clinical Trials Update: June 19, 2009
Surging Internet Use Cutting Into Family Time
Almost Quarter of Suicides Involve Intoxication
Artificial Ankle Takes Giant Step Forward
New Prostate Cancer Biomarker Discovered
Study Finds Possible Genetic Indicator of Colorectal Cancer
Almost Half of Those Over 60 Die While Waiting for Kidney Transplant
Teens of Dads Who Drink Too Much Tend to Follow Suit
Hysterectomies Could Be Source of Stem Cells
Health Tip: High Blood Pressure While You’re Pregnant
Statins May Not Protect Against Pneumonia
Health Tip: Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Might Curb Depression in Heart Patients
Clinical Trials Update: June 18, 2009
Work Stress for Mom Might Harm Baby
Ozurdex Implant Approved for Macular Edema
Health Highlights: June 18, 2009
Teens, Young Adults Need More Calcium
Genes May Raise Risk of Neuroblastoma in Kids
Health Tip: Some Medications Can Help Trigger Heat-Related Illness
Lung Enzyme Both Friend and Foe
Health Tip: Understanding Various Types of Insulin
New Anticoagulant Pill Works Well in Trial
Clues to Muscular Dystrophy Seen in Womb
Boys May Feel a Genetic Pull Toward Gangs
Breast-Feeding Boosts Child’s School Performance
Taking Aim at Relapse of Leukemia in Kids
Newest Coated Stent Does Well in Real-World Trial
Close Monitoring May Help Troubled Teen Girls Avoid Pregnancy
Health Highlights: June 17, 2009
Calling All Heart Patients
Stroke Damage Is Less in Rats Given Opioids
Radiation May Raise Stroke Risk After Hodgkin’s
New Swine Flu Strain Found in Brazil: Report
Group B Strep Screening Guidelines Sparing Newborns
Clinical Trials Update: June 17, 2009
Sinus Infections Can Cause Toxic Shock in Kids
Depression May Lead to More Preemies Among Blacks
Strides Made in Hemophilia Research
FDA Issues Warning for Over-the-Counter Cold Remedy
Lifestyle May Counter Blood Pressure Genes
Fruits and Veggies May Improve Sperm Quality
Little Steps Add Up to Major Reductions in Blood Pressure
No Benefit in Testing for Genes Linked to Leg Clots
Sepsis Treatment Offers Lifesaving Potential
Study Refutes Depression Gene Finding
Have a Purpose in Life? You Might Live Longer
Torn Surgical Gloves Put Patients at Risk for Infection
For Some, Virtual Colonoscopy May Be Just As Good
Health Highlights: June 16, 2009
Health Tip: Choosing an Assisted Living Option
Health Tip: Aging Hair and Nails
VA Faces Questions Over Tainted Colonoscopies
Clinical Trials Update: June 16, 2009
Racial Clusters Seem to Affect Access to Colon Care
Heart Association Warns of Surgery Risks in Obese
Stars Spotlight Personal Triumphs Over Stuttering
Health Highlights: June 15, 2009
Psoriasis Raises Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, Death
A Substitute for Those Who Can’t Take Statins?
Drug Shows Promise Against Childhood Epilepsy
Why Huntington’s Shows Up in Midlife
Health Tip: Caring for Your Newborn
At U.S. Colleges, Binge Drinking Is on the Rise
Finding Raises Hope for Treating ALS
Drug May Stem Slide Into Alzheimer’s for Some
ADHD Drugs Linked to Sudden Death in Kids
Coming Soon: Lung-Cancer Spray?
Nicotine Receptors Could Be Lung Cancer Treatment Target
Chemo Drug May Help Sun-Damaged Skin
Colonoscopy Risks Increase With Age and Illness
Clinical Trials Update: June 15, 2009
Dad’s Genes May Play Greater Role Than Thought
Health Tip: Taking an Herbal Supplement
Keep Safety in Mind While Cooling Off in the Water
For Every Blow to the Head, Quick Action Is Urged
Pay Attention to Signs That Say You’re Too Tired to Drive
Asthma Drugs Get ’Precaution’ Labeling for Possible Psychiatric Side Effects
Blood-Sugar Spikes Send Testosterone Levels Down
Health Tip: Have Unused Medications?
For Men Over 50, Odds of Eye Discomfort Increases
People With Huntington’s Report Discrimination
Heart Damage After Vascular Surgery Raises Death Risks
First Batch of Swine Flu Vaccine Already Here: Company
Personality May Not Predict Parkinson’s
Kids With Eye Condition at Risk for Poor Mental Health
Health Tip: Soothing Separation Anxiety
Anatomy Report Card: Public Gets an ’F’
Slightly Underactive Thyroid May Be a Plus
Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye
Caldolor Is First Approved Injected Ibuprofen
Health Highlights: June 12, 2009
State Tobacco Control a Mixed Bag
Partner’s Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Tobacco Control Bill Heads to White House as Health Groups Cheer
Nicotine May Help Spur ’Prediabetes’
Health Tip: Skin Products That Contain Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Clinical Trials Update: June 11, 2009
Swine Flu Now a Pandemic
Protein Branded As Culprit in Mad Cow Disease
Sleeping Helps Preserve Important Memories
Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog
Health Secrets of Red Wine Uncovered
Postpartum Anxiety May Delay Puberty in Kids
FDA Panel OKs Newer Antipsychotics for Children
Cornflakes, White Bread Could Boost Heart Risk
Diabetes Drug Byetta May Aid Weight Loss in Obese Patients
Might Weight-Loss Surgery Lead to Fractures?
Lack of Good Sleep Might Be Deadly
Health Tip: Always Hungry?
Frequent Snoring in Pregnancy Could Signal Blood Sugar Trouble
Swine Flu Now a Pandemic: WHO
Longer Hormone Treatment May Improve Prostate Cancer Outlook
Gene Can Dampen Chemo Drug Effectiveness
WHO Declaration of Swine Flu Pandemic Looks Imminent
Ovarian Cancer Breakthrough Heralds New Era of Treatment
Health Tip: Using Antihistamines
As Sleep Improves, Grades Seem to Go Up
Finding May Lead to Vaccine for Traveler’s Diarrhea
Morning Sickness Drug Gets Green Light in Study
Neck Size May Affect Severity of Sleep Apnea
Questionnaire May Help Spot Early Dementia
Studies Report More Harmful Effects From BPA
Genetic Links to Rare Liver Disease Found
Couples in Good Relationships Sleep Better
If Mom or Dad Is Depressed, Kids Need Help Too
Donor Stem-Cell Transplant Best For Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Alzheimer’s and Even Mild Dementia Hasten Death
Health Tip: New Moms, Protect Your Back
Acupuncture May Relieve Heartburn In Pregnancy
Cancer Diagnosis May Tax Physical, Mental Health
Severe Nightmares May Warn of Suicidal Symptoms
In Some Insomnia Patients, Brain Just Won’t Shut Down
Another Blood Fat Fuels Heart Attack Risk
Health Care ’Gap’ Continues for Minority, Poor Americans
New Diabetes Drug Shows Promise in Trial
Computers Causing Injuries in the Home
Reduced-Radiation Heart Scans Don’t Compromise on Quality
Got a Problem? Think About It Overnight
Meditation May Help Put Primary Insomnia to Bed
Effect of Strict Diabetes Control on Heart Still Unclear
Early Bedtime May Help Stave Off Teen Depression
Insomnia and Anxiety May Be Genetically Linked
Lack of Sleep Can Raise Blood Pressure Over Time
Too Much Computer Gaming Can Steal Your Sleep
Health Tip: Bike Safely
’Eco-Atkins’ Diet Sheds More Than Pounds
Know Your Odds for Heart Failure
Drugs Best First Defense Against Heart Disease for Diabetics
Breast-feeding OK for Most Moms with MS
Sleeplessness a Weighty Matter
Glowing TV Screens Keeping Americans Up at Night
Races Differ in Rates of Sleep-Related Obesity
Still Too Few Women in Cancer Trials
Colorectal Cancer Rates Rising for Under 50 Set
Exercise, Education Keep You Sharp in Old Age
Daytime Nap Has Benefits Beyond Rest for Kids
Summer Fun Need Not Be Hazardous
Good Golf Form Can Improve Game and Prevent Pain
Had Your Eyes Checked Lately?
Young Ballerinas May Face Heart, Bone Risks
Heavy Periods May Be Due to a Clotting Disorder
Researchers Uncover Why Turmeric Helps Heal
Alcohol, Cigarettes and Diabetes Up Colorectal Cancer Risk
Interactive Video Games Offer Exercise Benefits
Data Overload May Complicate Insurance Choices
Avandia Raises Risk of Heart Failure, Fractures
Experts Urge One Test to Diagnose Diabetes
Can’t Sleep? Try Online Therapy
Finding Fitness on the Dance Floor
Parental Eating Habits Don’t Rub Off on Kids
Bird Flu Virus Can Survive Two Years in Landfill
U.S. Response to Swine Flu Called Good
Grilled Meats Not Tied to Breast Cancer in Older Women
Some OTC Sleep, Cold Meds Could Harm Aging Brain
Health Tip: Dispose of Syringes Safely
Wear Sunscreen for Lifelong Benefits
Health Tip: Pregnancy and Foot Health
Report Gives U.S. Good Grades for Swine Flu Response
Special Ed Services Lacking for Kids Who Repeat a Grade
Health Tip: Reduce Environmental Waste
Health Tip: Get a Safe Pedicure
Medical Bills Driving Most Middle-Class Bankruptcies
Discovery Sheds Light on Huntington’s Disease
Sedatives Increase Suicide Risk Among Elderly
When Parents Fight, Children Often End Up With Scars
Herb May Offer Hope for Autoimmune Diseases
Tourette Syndrome Diagnosed in 3 in Every 1,000 Kids
Obesity May Dampen Response to Asthma Meds
Girls and Math: Blame the Culture, Not Ability
Apes Love a Good Laugh, Too
Stranger’s Cell Phone Ring May Thwart Your Thinking
Researchers Detect Blood-Clotting Mechanism
Global Testing Shows No Variation in Swine Flu Virus
Fewer Deaths Occurring From Brain Bleeds
Two Ways to Tackle Tuberculosis
Want to Stop Cancer? You Can, Experts Say
New Tests Spot Tough-to-Detect Cancers Sooner
WHO Close to Declaring Swine Flu Pandemic
Many Overweight Kids Not Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Pausing Hormone Therapy Doesn’t Cut Mammogram Recalls
Abdominal Surgery May Become Easier for Patients
Pay-for-Performance Doesn’t Shortchange Patients
Two Drugs Better Than One for Crohn’s Patients
New Drug Fights Cancer in Dogs
Making Obese Mice Slim, Without Diet or Exercise
Too Many Bouncers Make Trampolines More Dangerous
Pig Stem Cells Created
Health Tip: Laughter is Good for You
Key to Wound-Healing May Be Explained in Fish Tail
Opening Arteries With Drug-Coated Stents OK Over 70
FDA to Study Ways to Be More Open With Public
Too Much Media May Be Tough on Kids’ Health
Heart Drug Combos Raise Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Weight-Loss Surgery Simplified
New Program May Help Teens at High Risk for Depression
Simple Test Could Detect More Gastrointestinal Cancers
Fewer New Pounds in Pregnancy Best for Obese Moms
Weight-Loss Surgery Options Compared in Super-Obese
’Cell Phone Elbow’ -- A New Ill for the Wired Age
Powerful Antacids Raise Chances of Fracture
Swine Flu Now Reported in All 50 States
TV Interferes With Infants’ Language Development
Health Issues in Childhood Often Show Up in Adulthood
More ’Extreme’ Preemies Surviving
Cervical Cancer Vaccine Not Just for Teens
Many Childhood Cancer Survivors Not Checking for Second Malignancies
Researchers Spot Genes Linked to Testicular Cancer
Some Antidepressants May Thwart Tamoxifen’s Effect on Breast Cancer
Health Tip: Eat Enough Fiber
Depression Treatment Wanes Following FDA Warnings
New Technique May Improve Early Cervical Cancer Treatment
Two Drugs Safe for Rare Forms of Kidney Cancer
1 in 3 U.S. Kids Lack Nearby Trauma Care
Worth of Sigmoidoscopy Screening for Colon Cancer Still Uncertain
Avastin Shows No Benefit Against Early Stage Colon Cancer
’Micro’ Spreading of Breast Cancer Needs Treating, Study Urges
Chemo Alone Is Best for Advanced Colon Cancer
Mini-Stroke Can Mean Major One Within Hours
Research Finds ’New Crop’ of Breast Cancer Genes
Frequent Household Moves Raise Kids’ Suicide Risk
Celexa May Not Help Kids With Autism
Weight May Affect Colonoscopy Success
Gene Test Helps Detect Prostate Cancer
HRT Ups Death Risk for Women With Lung Cancer
Drug Trials Show Modest Gains Against Lung Cancer
Drug Combo Proves Powerful Against Lung Cancer
Immune-Based Lymphoma Treatment Shows Promise
New Insights, Inroads Against Breast, Ovarian Cancers
Deep Sleep May Improve Colonoscopy Results
Experts Optimistic About Melanoma Vaccine
Women Who Run May Benefit From Extra Folic Acid
When It Comes to Lifting, the Pros Have Your Back
Swine Flu Vaccine Won’t Be Ready Until October: CDC
Families Urged to Have Wells Tested Yearly
Video May Help People Make End-of-Life Choices
Health Tip: How a Caregiver Can Help
Stimulant Chewing Gum Can Be Dangerous for Kids
Discovery Could Eliminate Harmful Gene Mutation in Dogs
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Might Fight Swine Flu
Enzyme Deficiency Linked to Neural Tube Defect in Mice
Safety Gear Helping to Strike Out Baseball Injuries
Besivance Approved for Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Biologists Question Animal Brain Size Theory
Laughter Can Boost Heart Health
Pitching Prowess May Start With the Pelvis
Yoga Helps Those With Asthma
Teens Likely to Trade Team Sports for Individual Exercise
Neighborhood Safety Is Linked to Disability
Post-Exercise ’Glow’ May Last 12 Hours
Value of Taking Aspirin to Cut Heart Risk Varies
Window for Stroke Treatment Opens Wider
Looking for Mr. Right?
Protein Involved in Addiction Changes Brain Circuitry
Brain Can ’See’ Objects Through Touch
Cancer Survivors Can Still Be Fit, Study Asserts
Study Finds Multitude of Bacteria on Human Skin
Ankle Replacement Device Approved
Experts Urge Less Weight Gain for Obese Women in Pregnancy
Ankle Replacement System Lets Feet Move
Brain Scans Show Differences in Cocaine Addicts
FDA Report Urges Tougher Acetaminophen Warning
More Assisted Reproduction, But Fewer Multiple Births
Compression Stockings Offer Little Benefit After Stroke
Music May Temper Pain in Preemies
Health Tip: Alleviate Caregiver Stress
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall
Type 1 Diabetes Rates Rising Among European Children
Staying Home When Sick Might Be Wise
More Living Longer With Advanced Colon Cancer
Heat Therapy May Help Prevent Esophageal Cancer
Gene Mutation May Up Risks of Endometrial Cancer
Health Tip: Taking Care of a Tick Bite
Stigma Keeps Teens From Depression Treatment
Too Much Cola Can Cause Muscle Problems
Green-Glowing Gene Heralds a Better Research Monkey
Fingerprints May Vanish With Cancer Drug
Plaques, Tangles in Brain Don’t Always Lead to Alzheimer’s
Point-of-Sale Printers May Trigger Asthma
Americans Score Low on Healthy Lifestyle
Parents Often Puzzled by Medicine Labels
Inner Ear Dysfunction Puts Older Adults at Risk of Falls
Attention Problems in Kindergarten Could Spell Long-Term Academic Trouble
Gum Disease, Heart Disease Share Genetic Link
To Quit Smoking, Try Logging On
Provocative Online Portrayals Can Get Teen Girls in Trouble
Health Tip: Avoid Germs From a Petting Zoo
Refusing Shots Puts Kids at Higher Risk for Whooping Cough
Statins Can Help Prevent Second Stroke
NFL Players Not at Increased Heart Risk
Sensitivity to Alcohol May Predict Alcoholism
Acid-Suppressing Meds May Boost Pneumonia Risks
Risks Remain for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Broad-Spectrum Cervical Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise
Drug May Extend Life When Breast Cancer Spreads
Health Tip: Install Smoke Alarms at Home
Tailored Treatments Effective for Depression Due to Pain
Memory Takes a Hit During Menopause
Hardened Arteries Threaten Obese, Diabetic Youth
Adcirca Approved for Lung Disorder
Cancer Drug May Boost Risk of Gastrointestinal Perforation
Why Chimps, Monkeys Don’t Develop Alzheimer’s
Health Tip: Safe Use of Candles
Mom and Baby Alike May Benefit From Exercise
Things to Know If You’re Contemplating a Pet
Youth and Driving Don’t Always Mix Safely
For Young Ballplayers, Support and Caution Are Key
Drug May Lessen Amputation Risk for Diabetics
Strict Blood Sugar Control Lowers Heart Risks in Diabetics
Many Black Women Refuse Breast Cancer Treatments
Vitamin D May Help Keep Aging at Bay
Looks, Money, Fame Don’t Bring Happiness
Binge-Drinking Collegians at High Risk for Injuries
Health Tip: Thwarting Head Lice
Synthetic Vitamin A-Like Molecule Blocks Early MS
Advanced Prostate Cancer Deadlier in Younger Men
Skip the Burgers and Throw Some Veggies on the Grill
Low Vitamin D Levels May Initiate Cancer Development
New Research Sheds Light on Breast Cancer Prognosis
Among Obese Diabetics, Sleep Apnea May Be Common
Health Tip: Be More Comfortable During Childbirth
Health Tip: Why is My Nose Bleeding?
Protein May Hold Key to Blocking Allergy-Induced Asthma
Pediatric Ear Infection Vaccine Shows Promise
Health Tip: Taking Care of Baby’s Dandruff
Meditation May Boost Short-Term Visual Memory
Sleeping Through Dialysis May Be the Way to Go
Fertility Treatment Twins More at Risk for Hospitalizations
High Blood Fats Tied to Diabetic Nerve Loss
A New Way to Get Chemo to Pancreatic Tumors
Shop ’Til You Drop: You May Feel Better
Methamphetamine Use Triples Among Pregnant Rehab Patients
Childhood Sexual Abuse Might Spur Early Periods
Teen Stress May Have Roots in First Three Years of Life
E-Mailing Your Way to Healthier Habits
Online System Could Cut Referrals to Dermatologists
Limiting Work Hours for Medical Residents Could Be Costly
With Heart Attacks, Fast Treatment Matters
Drug Combo Keeps Kidney Artery-Vein Grafts Viable
When Chest Pain Requires Quick Action in ER
Study Links Cancerous Tumors With Depression
Being a ’People Person’ May Be All in Your Head
Gene Gives Clues to Why Autism More Common in Boys
After Concussion, Follow-Up Visit a Must
Health Tip: Warding Off Age-Related Memory Loss
Glucose Control Pays Long-Term Benefits for Diabetics
Healthier Lifestyle Can Cut COPD Symptoms
Research Reveals How Down Syndrome Shields Against Cancer
Health Tip: Drugs That May Lead to Diarrhea
Health Tip: Risk Factors for High Cholesterol?
Overweight Moms More Likely to Have Asthmatic Kids
Kids More Apt to Smoke If Mom Did While Pregnant
Parents Influence Sex Decisions, Hispanic Teens Say
Higher Fitness Levels Tied to Lower Heart, Death Risks
Stem Cell Study Offers Hope for Targeting Tumors
Hospitalization Rates Higher in Kids Who Get Flu Shots
Rapid Weight Loss in Seniors Signals Higher Dementia Risk
Substance Abuse Raises Crime Risk in Schizophrenics
Stem Cells May Offer New Way to Treat Blocked Arteries
’Nanotechnology’ May Simplify Antibiotic Treatment
Study Reiterates Eye Risks Linked to Flomax
Molecule in Skin May Link Eczema and Asthma
New Methods Could Speed Production of Flu Vaccines
Health Tip: Keep Your Feet Safe in Flip-Flops
Multivitamins Might Prolong Life
More Faces Being Spared in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Worries About Weight Are Tied to Teen Suicide Tries
New Spray Could Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Love Hormone May Ease Discussion of Painful Topics
New Options Offered for Sleep Apnea
Vaccine Shields Monkeys From Simian Form of HIV
Risperdal Consta Approved for Bipolar Disorder
Money May Matter, Health-Wise, in Old Age
Short-Term Air Pollution Exposure May Damage DNA
Poor Women Seem to Be Skipping Breast Cancer Drugs
Improved Hip Implants Can Last 20 Years
Obese People Seem to Do Better With Heart Disease
Beware of Dog Bites
Irregular Heartbeat Tied to Alzheimer’s Disease
Know Your Asthma Triggers
Years of Heavy Smoking Raises Heart Risks
Nutrient-Rich Diet Lowers Risk of Age-Related Eye Disease
Health Tip: Taking a Trip When You Have Diabetes
Improper Use of Booster Seats Puts Many Kids at Risk
Health Tip: Reasons for Adenoid Removal
Immune Therapy May Aid Kids With Neuroblastoma
Fathers’ Concern Rises When Teens Start Having Sex
Human Nose Too Cold for Bird Flu Virus
Ginger Eases Nausea From Chemo
Viral Infection Might Trigger High Blood Pressure
Man Dies of Brain Inflammation Caused by Deer Tick Virus
Fear Response May Stem From Protein in Brain
An Aid to Tailoring Prostate Cancer Treatment
New Insights Show Ginseng Fights Inflammation
Chewable Aspirin More Readily Absorbed
Brain Scans Show How Humans ’Hear’ Emotion
Health Tip: Protecting a New Hip
Cocaine Spurs Long-Term Change in Brain Chemistry
Cimzia Approved for Rheumatoid Arthritis
’Stun Gun’ Deaths Rarely Caused by Ventricular Fibrillation
Daily Exercise at School Yields Rewards
Global Warming Biggest Health Threat of 21st Century, Experts Say
Subway Defibrillators Save Lives
Risk Factor for Stroke More Common Among Whites
Psychiatric Drugs Might Raise Cardiac Death Risk
Combo Treatment Eases Wheezing in Babies
Folic Acid Reduces Infant Heart Defects
Scorpion Anti-Venom Speeds Children’s Recovery
More Single Women Are Having Babies
For Dialysis Patients, More Pills = Lower Quality of Life
Most Depressed Teens Don’t Get Treatment
Chemotherapy Superior to New Drug for Early Breast Cancer
15-Point Test Gauges Alzheimer’s Risk
Productivity Takes a Hit From Obesity, Diabetes
Acupuncture, Real or Fake, Eases Back Pain
Eye Disease, Cognitive Decline Linked in Study
Health Tip: Taking an Antacid
Before Conceiving, Take Folic Acid for One Full Year
Prior Cervical Dysplasia May Boost Cancer’s Return
Healthy Behaviors Slow Functional Decline After Cancer
Health Tip: Strive for Beautiful, Healthy Skin
Organ Donation Policies Vary Among Children’s Hospitals
Aspirin Lowers Stroke Risk in Peripheral Artery Disease
Estrogen May Help Men’s Hearts
Birds Don’t Miss a Beat
Frequent Feedings May Be Making Babies Fat
Internet Program Helps Problem Drinkers
Health Tip: Prevent Burnout
Walk Long, Slow and Often to Help the Heart
DASH Diet Has Extra Benefits for Women’s Health
Antioxidants Blunt Exercise Benefit, Study Shows
3-Drug Combo Reduces Nausea After Chemo
Climate Change Could Sting Allergy, Asthma Sufferers
Seniors Often Misstate Stroke History
Where You Live May Affect Your Cancer Diagnosis
Supportive Weigh-In Program Keeps Pounds Off
More Cancer Tests Mean More False-Positive Results
Most Women Struggle With Rising Health Care Costs
Small Drug Promo Items May Influence Young Doctors
Ladders, Swings and More Can Cause Peril
New Paint Shows Germ-Fighting Potential
Acid Drinks Blamed for Increase in Tooth Erosion
Scientists Still Baffled About Origins of Swine Flu
Inbreeding May Have Doomed Spain’s Habsburg Dynasty
Exercising Throat Muscles May Relieve Sleep Apnea
Impulsivity Raises Alcoholism Risk
Seniors Who Volunteer May Live Longer
Not All Caregivers Are Stressed and Depressed
Racial Disparity Seen in Angioplasty Outcomes
Fewer Heart Surgeries Needed as Technology Improves
Health Tip: Triggers for Foot Arthritis
After Job Loss, People Report More Health Issues
Health Tip: Manage Medications Safely
Obesity May Raise Kids’ Allergy Risk
Protein Might Mute Effects of Methamphetamine
Psoriasis Patients Happy With Home-Based Treatment
Health Tip: When Children Stutter
New Guidelines Recommend Opioids for Seniors’ Pain
Device Offers Hope for Patients With Leaky Heart Valve
Fanapt Sanctioned for Schizophrenia
Avastin Gets New Approval for Brain Cancer
Consider TIAs an Emergency, Groups Urge
FDA Orders Label Warning for Testosterone Gels
Too-Low Blood Pressure Can Also Bring Danger
Health Tip: Learn to Manage Your Stress
Seniors Cope With Sleep Loss Better Than Young Adults
All Blood Pressure Drugs Lower Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Creon, a Pancreatic Enzyme Substitute, Approved
Telemedicine Helps Experts Treat Stroke From Afar
Pooches Sometimes Miss the Point
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Relieves Chronic Inflammation
Swine Flu Likely to Return to U.S. Next Winter
Weight-Loss Gene May Keep Smokers Thinner
Health Tip: Are You at Risk for Gallstones?
Less Education May Mean Poorer Health
Cycloset Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
Genes Linked to Spread of Breast Cancer
America’s Top Allergy Capitals
Maternal Depression Has Negative Effect on Infants’ Sleep
Plavix, Heartburn Drugs May Be Risky Combination
First U.S. Face Transplant Recipient Recounts Ordeal
CPAP Therapy Boosts Cardiac Surgery Outcomes
Chlamydia Infection May Play Role in Type of Arthritis
Testosterone Injections Offer Hope for Male Contraceptive
Writing Disorder May Be Common Among Kids
Health Tip: Common Food Allergies in Children
Irregular Heartbeat During Angioplasty Could Raise Death Risk
Telling Heartburn From Heart Attack Can Be Tricky
Program Helps Homeless Cut Use of Emergency Services
Health Tip: Help Prevent Sunburn
U.S. Mental Health Spending Rises, But Many Still Left Out
Biomarkers May Predict Aggressiveness of Prostate Cancer
Even Barely Early Babies Face Respiratory Risks
Fad Baby Names Tend to Fizzle Fast
Phone Monitoring May Help Lower Blood Pressure
Urine Test Predicts Vein Clot Risk
Smoking Packs a Tougher Wallop for Women
Stopping Antidepressants Boosts Risk of PMS Relapse
Researcher IDs Narcolepsy as Autoimmune Disease
More Kids Being Hurt by Falling Furniture
Viewing Adult-Themed TV Tied to Earlier Sex for Teens
Brain Anatomy Could Point to Autism
Diluted Bleach Baths Ease Kids’ Eczema
Health Tip: Pack a First-Aid Kit When Traveling
Delivering Chemo Directly Into Brain Tumors Shows Promise
Early Alzheimer’s Hinders Brain’s Effort to Sort Information
Health Tip: Get Fit After Baby is Born
Black Youths With High BP May Face Elevated Heart Risks
Obese Children More Likely to Suffer Lower Body Injuries
Hearing Loss Tops Parents’ Concern for Kids
Nighttime Urination Linked to Higher Death Rate Among Elderly
More Educated Choose Healthier Foods, But Pay More
Health Tip: Easing Back Pain During Pregnancy
Health Tip: Benefitting From Adult Day Care
FDA Recalls Dietary Supplements Tied to 1 Death, Liver Damage
Chronic Kidney Disease Raises Risk for Some Cancers
Prescription Training Puts Docs in Shoes of Older Patients
Cholesterol Drugs May Help in Cardiac Emergency
Vitamin E, Selenium and Soy Won’t Prevent Prostate Cancer
Newly Identified Compounds May Inhibit Strep Infection
Drink Away Dementia?
Treating Sleep Disorders May Ease ADHD Symptoms
Anemia Drugs May Raise Death Risk in Cancer Patients
Drink a Little Wine, Live a Little Longer
Folic Acid Might Offer Allergy Relief
Health Tip: Allow Yourself to Grieve
Drug Combo May Relieve MS Symptoms
Managing Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Cuts Stroke Risk
New Compound May Fight HIV
FDA Mandates New Warnings for Botox
Genes May Affect Complications After Heart Surgery
Dysport, a Botox Competitor, Approved
Millions of Kids Live With Substance-Abusing Parents
U.S. Public Lacks Confidence in FDA: Poll
Young Women’s Breast Tissue Offers Clues to Cancer Risk
Leukemia Risk From MS Drug May Be Up
Health Tip: Build Strong Bones
More Than Half of Americans Living with Dirty Air
Imaging IDs Brain Neurons With Preference for Real Words
Minorities to Bear Brunt of Rise in U.S. Cancer Cases
Some Diet Sodas May Ward Off Kidney Stones
Obesity Surgery Complications on the Decline
Common Drug Eases Restless Legs Syndrome
Critically Ill Patients Lack Vitamin D
New Treatment Combo Better Against Hepatitis C
Gene Therapy Improves Diabetic Neuropathy in Study
Urine Test for Heart Disease Shows Promise
Tysabri May Treat Myelin Sheath Damage From MS
Remembrance of Fat May Be at Root of Cravings
Health Tip: After Baby is Born
Computerized Scan Detects Heart Disease
Brain-Computer Interface Posts Message on Twitter
Health Tip: Smoking and the Musculoskeletal System
Smoking, Hypertension Each Account for 1 in 5 U.S. Deaths
Research Highlights Genetic Risk for Autism
FDA Adds New Label Warnings to Over-the-Counter Painkillers
Lifestyle Factors Tied to Older Adults’ Diabetes Risk
Acrylamide Doesn’t Raise Lung Cancer Risk
Panel Seeks Fuller Disclosure of Drug Company Payments
1 in 5 U.S. Deaths Attributed to Smoking, High BP
Heart, Bone Problems May Follow Prostate Cancer Treatment
Pregnant Women With Epilepsy Should Avoid Valproate
Circumcision Can Reduce AIDS Risk, Study Shows
Well Water Might Raise Bladder Cancer Risk
High Co-Pays Keeping Chronically Ill From Their Meds
Experts Back Away From Annual PSA Test
Autism Tied to Older Moms, Breech Birth
Topical Treatment May Ease Erectile Dysfunction
Meds Help Kids With ADHD in Classroom
Statins Guard Against Prostate Cancer
Health Tip: Take Care of Your Feet
Fat-Derived Stem Cells Might Treat MS
Nanoparticles May Help Attack Cancer More Directly
Many Who Should Use Statins Don’t
Hidden Salt in Diet Haunts Many With Heart Failure
With Peripheral Artery Disease, Med Adherence Is Low
Racial Disparity in Death Rate May Be Avoidable
Too Few Screened for Abdominal Aneurysm, Study Says
Work Strife Stresses the Heart
Abnormal Heartbeat After Bypass a Bad Sign
Combat Duty Harms Long-Term Health of Vets
Lowered HRT Use May Have Cut Heart Attacks
Limited English May Be Life-Threatening
Coordination Has Led to Quicker Heart Treatment
Health Tip: Kicking the Habit
Reduce Suffering, Urge Heart Failure Patients and Caregivers
Health Tip: Why a Hysterectomy May Be Needed
Marijuana Is Option to Unpleasant Meds, Teens Say
Simponi Approved for Immune-Related Arthritis
Don’t Lower Age for Cervical Cancer Test, Study Urges
First Vessel Graft Grown From Kidney Patients’ Own Cells
Family History of Asthma Boosts Odds Almost 6 Times
FDA Approves ’Plan B’ Pill for 17-Year-Olds
Device Thwarts Attacks on Transplanted Pancreatic Cells
Pregnant and Older May Mean More Complications
As Earth Warms, Lyme Disease Could Flourish
A Pre-Workout Meal to Help You Burn Fat
Scientists Find New Way to Create Stem Cells
Medicare Change May Impact Black Kidney Patients
What May Be Causing Your Child’s Headaches
Safety Measures Urged for Tree-Care Workers
No Verdict Yet on Grape Seed Extract vs. Breast Cancer
Agent Orange Exposure Tied to Prostate Cancer Return
Kids Given Photos of Sunburn Damage Covered Up Better
Fatty Fish May Cut Heart Failure Risk in Men
Timing May Matter in Organ Donation Decisions
Soy May Not Lead to Denser Breasts
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Shin Splints
Double-Lung Transplant Better for Long-Term Survival
More Americans Experiencing Gaps in Health Coverage
Osteoporosis Drugs Might Not Raise Cancer Risk
Gene Studies Reveal Cancer’s Secrets
Genes May Alter Alcohol’s Effect on Fetus
Acupuncture Cuts Dry Mouth in Cancer Patients
HRT May Protect Women From Colon Cancer
Painkillers May Not Protect Against Dementia
Obesity May Hide Fetal Abnormalities on Ultrasounds
Staying Slim Is Good for the Environment
Transition From Home to Hospital Rarely Seamless
Compound in Berries May Lessen Sun Damage
Genes Hike Melanoma Risk Even in Those Who Tan Well
Experts Highlight Inroads to Preventing Cancer
A ’Smart Bomb’ for Prostate Cancer?
One in 50 Americans Lives With Paralysis
Bariatric Surgery Centers Don’t Deliver Better Outcomes
Breast-feeding a Boon to Mom’s Heart
Organ Failure, Sedative Use in ICU May Lead to Depression
Distance No Bar to Kidney Transplants in Remote Areas
Health Tip: Signs That You’ve Had Too Much Caffeine
Charring Meat May Boost Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Resuscitated Newborns at Risk for Lower IQs
Wine May Guard Against Lymphoma Recurrence
Study Rates Breast Cancer Risks Among Races
’Silent’ Heart Attacks More Common Than Thought
Kids and Veggies: Offer Them and They Will Eat
Fructose-Sweetened Drinks Up Metabolic Syndrome Risk
Estrogen May Combat Marijuana’s Effect on Cognition
Doctor-Patient Talks Key to Blacks Getting Cancer Screens
Radiation Exposure Linked to Aggressive Thyroid Cancers
Older Men Need to Take Closer Look for Melanomas
Grapefruit Juice Boosts Anti-Cancer Drug’s Effects
Gum Chewing May Cut Craving for Snacks
Robotic Surgery Practical for Some Head, Neck Tumors
Health Tip: Foods To Avoid if You Have IBS
Chemo Combo Shows Promise Against Ovarian Cancer
Almost 1 in 10 Young Video Game Users ’Addicted’
Science Makes Inroads Against Prostate, Other Cancers
Outgoing Nature Could Get You to 100
Health Tip: Keep Allergy Symptoms Under Control
Having Psoriasis Raises Risk of Diabetes, Hypertension
Group Urges Public to Take Free Asthma Tests in May
Research Takes Aim at Pancreatic Cancer
Health Tip: Considering an Alternative Therapy?
Addiction Drug May Help Ease Fibromyalgia
Health Tip: Symptoms of Celiac Disease in Adults
Health Tip: Soothing Herpes Pain
Laughter May Lower Heart Attack Risk in Diabetics
Drug May Be Dangerous for Kids With Graves’ Disease
NIH May Ease Some, But Not All, Stem Cell Restrictions
Tough Laws, Higher Prices Mean Fewer Kids Smoke
Drug May Not Help Diabetes-Related Eye Damage
Poor Health Linked to PTSD Risk Among Vets
Melatonin May Ease Sleep Problems in Autistic Children
Jet Lag Upsets Brain’s Internal Clocks
Secondhand Smoke Quickly Affects Blood Vessels
The Pill May Limit Muscle Gains in Women
Death Certificates Incomplete for Suicide Victims
Halting Avandia Use Hikes Blood Sugar Levels
Mild Flu Season Coming to a Close
Low Vitamin A, C Intake Tied to Asthma Risk
Health Tip: Preventing the Return of Pancreatitis
Lead Exposure in Workplace Still a Problem
Survey Shows Many Want to Donate Organs, But Few Do
Study Reveals How Salmonella ’Hijacks’ Cells
Dense Breasts Complicate Testing and Treatment
Less Than Half of Young Women Screened for Chlamydia
Family Ties May Help Prevent Teen Suicide
Soothing Songs Please the Heart
Deployment Takes Toll on Military Moms and Teens
Health Tip: Do You Have an Impacted Tooth?
New Technology Allows Better Monitoring of Cancer Cells
Epilepsy Drug Impairs Baby’s Intelligence
Brain Scans Reveal Secrets of ’Writer’s Cramp’
Newer Antipsychotics May Boost Weight in Alzheimer’s Patients
Acetaminophen, Cholesterol Drugs May Help Fight Stroke
Health Tip: Drive Safely With Arthritis
New Drug Being Tested for Pancreatic Cancer
Sleep May Be Cause, Not Consequence, of Cancer Issues
Fetal Exposure to Methamphetamine May Harm Child’s Brain
E-Communication Might Be Outpacing Emotion
Former Inmates at Increased Risk for High Blood Pressure
Nearly 18 Million Will Have Macular Degeneration by 2050
Slow-Healing Bones May Get Boost From Drug
Radiation-Chemo Combo Boosts Lung Cancer Outcomes
Impotence Drugs Don’t Harm Vision: Study
Health Tip: Finding Hidden Lactose
Stem Cells Buy Freedom From Insulin for Type 1 Diabetics
Heart Screening Not Effective for Type 2 Diabetics
Pancreatic Islets in Forefront of Diabetes Research
Health Tip: Applying an Antiperspirant
Wristbands May Lessen Nausea After Radiation
Pot, Cigarette Smoke Wreaks Havoc on Lungs
Pharoah’s Wine Jar Yields Medicinal Secrets
Stem Cells Spur New Eggs in Ovaries of Adult Mice
Health Tip: Prevent Skateboarding Injuries
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