Daily Health News
11/03/2009
- Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring
Prenatal nutrition seems to affect child's nervous system, brain growth, researchers say - Trauma Deadlier for Kids Without Insurance
Finding emphasizes need to fix U.S. health care, expert says - Low Cholesterol May Help Prevent Cancer
Two studies dispel longstanding fears about possible connection - CDC Urges Patience As More Swine Flu Shots Arrive
Total should near 42 million by week's end; more health-care workers getting vaccine - Severe Swine Flu Can Kill Young, Old Alike
Seniors may carry some immunity, but more likely to die if hospitalized, study finds - Deadly Stomach Bug Making Inroads Outside Hospitals
Study finds growing number of C. difficile infections among elderly - Sugar Shortens Life Span in Worms
But it's unclear whether the same holds true for humans, researchers say - Depression May Blur Memory of Aches and Pains
Expert suggests having people write down symptoms as they occur - World Trade Center Workers Twice as Likely to Have Asthma
Rates continued to rise for several years after the attacks, study shows - Statins May Worsen Fatigue in Heart Failure Patients
But no one's suggesting the drugs should be stopped - CDC Finds U.S. 30th in Infant Mortality
Finding is attributed to country's high rate of premature births - Drug Could Help Treat Small HER2-Positive Breast Tumors
Researcher urges studies to determine benefits of anti-HER2 therapies - FDA Issues Warning for Diabetes Drug
Reports of kidney problems for those using Byetta prompted action - Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 3, 2009
- Health Highlights: Nov. 3, 2009
- Switch to 'Light' Cigarettes Makes Quitting Tougher
Smokers may mistakenly believe they're 'healthier,' researchers say - Living With Less TV, More Sweat Boosts Weight Loss
Home environment plays role in effort to drop pounds, experts say - Health Tip: Nails Can Reveal Your Health
A doctor should examine them carefully - Health Tip: Have a Food Allergy?
Here are possible warning signs - CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects
No added risk was found, however, for most commonly used infection-fighters
11/02/2009
- Doctors Overprescribing the Pap Test
Many ignore guidelines, recommend screening to women at low risk, survey shows - One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women
Young children need two doses, spaced several weeks apart, U.S. health officials say - TV May Increase Aggression in Toddlers
The more watched, the more aggressive the behavior, study finds - Diet Soda, Sodium Tied to Kidney Trouble: Studies
It's more proof that what you eat and drink affects health, researchers say - High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer's Offspring
And hypertension could contribute to developing the brain disease, study finds - Food Stamps Help Stave Off Hunger in Many U.S. Homes
Over 30-year period, nearly half of American children received nutrition assistance, analysis shows - Nicotine Patch Plus Lozenge Best for Quitting Smoking
This combo wins out in first head-to-head study of various smoking-cessation aids - Radiation After Surgery Lowers Chances of Melanoma Recurrence
But study did not find effect on overall survival - Restless Legs May Vary by Race and Gender
Blacks are less likely, women more, to develop the disorder, study finds - Hormone Therapy Can Help Some With Prostate Cancer
But often not needed for early-stage patients, long-running study shows - Household Chemicals May Affect Cholesterol Levels
PFCs are found in packaging, paper and exposures were evident in most people, researchers say - Delays in Lung Cancer Care More Common in Public Hospitals
Age, race, insurance also influence timing between diagnosis and therapy, study finds - Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 2, 2009
- Health Highlights: Nov. 2, 2009
- Five-Minute Survey Can Help Predict Lung Cancer
Office visit questionnaire led to screening in high-risk study patients - Health Tip: Getting a Pap Test
Who needs one and when - Health Tip: Possible Triggers for Pica
Causes cravings to eat things that aren't food - Americans Get Failing Grade on Diabetes Awareness
Survey finds abundant myths about debilitating disease - Childhood Brain Cancer Causes Other Long-Term Problems
Treatment leaves survivors with significant cognitive decline, researchers find - Anemia Drug May Raise Stroke Risk in Kidney Patients
Use of Aranesp should be reserved for the most seriously ill, experts say - Virulent Strain of MRSA Resists Treatment
Type that causes bloodstream infections can be quickly fatal, study finds
11/01/2009
- For People on Dialysis, Too Thin Can Be Risky
More body fat means greater survival odds, researcher says
10/31/2009
- Negative Words Register Faster
Subliminal messages makes less of an impact if they are positive, study finds
10/30/2009
- Flu Deaths Higher Among Seniors With Dementia
Study suggests mortality rate may be linked to health-care inadequacies - Surgery, Illness Not Linked to Mental Decline in Seniors
New findings contradict previous reports of increased risks of dementia - Patients More Likely to Die While in ICU in U.S. Than in England
More study needed to discern if difference is due to intensive care overuse or underuse - Antibiotic Resistance Still a Major Public Health Threat
Studies show it's worsening while there are few new drugs in pipeline - At Least 114 U.S. Kids Dead From Swine Flu
Two-thirds had chronic health problems, CDC says - Traveling While on Dialysis Could Be Risky
Chances of infection, anemia and more go up, study finds - Asians Seem to Suffer Less During Childbirth
Length of labor and intensity vary among ethnic groups, study finds - Pumpkin May Fight Yeast Infections
Age-old folk remedy may lead to new antibiotic therapy, study finds - Scientist Throws Curve Into Breaking-Ball Debate
Contends curveballs are an illusion; ridiculous, says former star major league pitcher - Undocumented Hispanics Face Health Care Roadblocks in U.S.
Policies needed to eliminate disparities among immigrants, survey findings suggest - Veggies in Pregnancy Lowers Child's Diabetes Risk
Type 1 less likely in kids whose moms favored these foods, study found - Whooping Cough Immunity Lasts 30 Years or More
Finding defies belief that resistance wears thin much sooner - Health Highlights: Oct. 30, 2009
- Fructose May Raise Blood Pressure
Drinking more than two sweetened sodas a day boosts risk of hypertension, study finds - When Clocks Change, Body May Need Time to Adjust
Sleep expert offers tips for those thrown off schedule by Daylight Saving Time - Health Tip: Managing Your Emotions
Suggestions to help understand and express your feelings - Health Tip: Angry?
It helps to figure out why - Science Finds Healing in Halloween Horrors
Vampire bats, spiders and even a monster have sparked new treatments - Flu Shot in Pregnancy Protects Baby
Vaccinating expectant moms led to bigger, healthier infants, studies show - Lying Still Raises Artificial Insemination Success
Moving around right after procedure cuts conception rate, study found
10/29/2009
- Almost 6 Million U.S. Cases of Swine Flu in First Few Months
CDC says H1N1 may be tied to 21,000 hospitalizations during that time - Stroke Centers May Offer Best Shot at Recovery
Specialty facilities are more apt to give needed treatment, and faster, study finds - Toxins Make Halloween Face Paints Scary
Report finds all products tested contained lead and some had known skin allergens - Kidney Damage Another Consequence of Anabolic Steroids
Long-term use can lead to severe kidney scarring, new research shows - 17,000 Child Deaths Linked to Lack of Insurance
Kids without coverage are more apt to die while hospitalized, study finds - Millions of Americans Don't Get Enough Sleep
Seven hours of rest a night is important for good health, expert says - Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Passed Person-to-Person in U.S.
Another study shows kids shed virus up to 13 days after fever starts - Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Doesn't Promote Cancer
No added risk among patients taking immunosuppressants, research shows - Better Drug Emerges for Steroid-Induced Bone Loss
Teriparatide outperforms alendronate for type of osteoporosis, study finds - Is There a 'Bad Driver' Gene?
1 in 3 people have DNA that may make things tougher behind the wheel, researchers say - Cholesterol Drugs May Help Prevent Flu Deaths
But expert says it could be that statins protect heart during infection - Health Highlights: Oct. 29, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 29, 2009
- Tai Chi May Help Ward Off Knee Pain in Seniors
Two hours per week can improve osteoarthritis symptoms in older patients, study finds - After Age 55, Workplace Stress Seems to Decline
Changing priorities may play a role, but expert urges employers to take heed - Health Tip: Screening for Cancer
A list of available tests - Health Tip: At Risk for Another Heart Attack?
Factors that raise your chances of subsequent trouble - Psychotherapy Beats Light Treatment for SAD
Study finds it easier, more effective therapy for seasonal affective disorder - Diet, Exercise Thwart Diabetes: Study
Lifestyle changes really do work to prevent type 2, experts say
10/28/2009
- Gene Variants Behind Vulnerability to Yeast Infections
Small studies found two mutations in women who had recurring episodes - One Embryo as Good as Two in Second IVF Attempt
Study found live birth rates similar, fewer multiple births with one embryo - Preventive Antibiotics Help Some Kids Fend Off Urinary Infections
Modest reduction may be worthwhile for those most at risk, experts say - Testicular Cancer Survivors Face Other Ills
Treatment can cause long-term neurological, circulatory problems, study finds - 1 Million More Doses of Swine Flu Vaccine on Hand
Gap between supply and demand starting to close, U.S. officials say - Health Highlights: Oct. 28, 2009
- Stem Cells Coaxed to Make Precursors to Egg, Sperm
In long term, advance may lead to better fertility treatments, experts say - New Clues to How Fish Oils Help Arthritis Patients
Findings may boost treatments for other inflammatory diseases, researchers say - Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations
Researchers also identify immune cells involved in tissue damage caused by smoking - Meditation May Reduce Stress in Breast Cancer Patients
Women report improved emotional and mental health in study - Takes a Pro to Make Offices Pain-Free
Ergonomist's adjustments to desks, chairs reduce eyestrain, poor posture, study finds - Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 28, 2009
- Even Light Smoking Affects Young Adults' Arteries
Damage makes it harder to run and climb steps, researcher says - Health Tip: What's Behind My Asthma and Allergy Symptoms?
A list of common triggers - Violence Between Couples May Not Be Spontaneous
Researcher suggests behavior is more calculated than it might seem - Health Tip: Exercise During Pregnancy
A list of typical benefits - Let Kids Sleep Late on Weekends to Fight Fat: Study
Too little shuteye contributes to obesity, researchers say - Adding Chemo Helps Head, Neck Cancer Patients
Study found it doubled survival time
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