Daily Health News
03/14/2010
- More Evidence That Swings in Blood Pressure Raise Stroke Risk
Findings could help spur change in how hypertension is treated, experts say - Intense Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Therapies Don't Help Type 2 Diabetics
Study findings underscore the importance of exercise and proper nutrition, expert says - Strides Seen in Orthopedic Surgery for Kids
Repairing ACL, meniscus at same time is one advance, 'Tommy John' elbow reconstruction another - Scans May Be Misleading for Hockey Players
MRIs shouldn't take the place of a good clinical exam, study finds - Hope for Inherited, Dangerously High Cholesterol
New drug reduces LDL in people with rare genetic condition, researchers say - 2 Drugs Fail to Prevent Diabetes in the Overweight
Diovan, Starlix also had limited or no effect in shielding users from cardiovascular woes, study finds - Marathoners Face Greater Risk of Artery Problems
And this could lead to high blood pressure, heart attack, even death, study suggests - Psoriasis Tied to Raised Heart Risk
Skin ailment boosts odds for heart attack, stroke, and inflammation may be key, researchers say - Many WTC Responders Show Signs of Heart Trouble
Another study suggests that stress weighs heavily on the hearts of police, firefighters - Are Stock Market Woes Bad for the Heart?
As economy wobbled, heart attacks seemed to rise, study suggests - Daylight Savings: Not a Bright Time for All
People with SAD may be more affected by the shift in daylight, experts say
03/13/2010
- There's More to Mona Lisa Than Her Smile
Elusive expression is only part of her mysterious appeal, study suggests - Eye Health and Safety Should Be Job One
Spotlight focuses on work-related risks during Save Your Vision month - Air Pollution Slows Women's Marathon Times
Men aren't significantly hindered, researchers say
03/12/2010
- MRIs May Detect Hidden Tumors in Breast Cancer Patients
Older women with cancer in one breast should have other one scanned, researchers say - U.S. Minorities Especially Vulnerable to Kidney Failure
Study suggests that poverty and lack of insurance contribute to the problem - Is Kindness Contagious?
Spirit of generosity multiplies and persists, researchers find - Plavix Less Effective in Some Patients
FDA calls for 'black box' warning to alert those who don't metabolize drug well - Pelvic Artery Stent Approved
Props open vessel that supplies blood to the legs - Knee Surgeon's Expectations May Differ From Yours
Before getting replacement joint, have a frank talk with your doctor, researchers say - Start Metformin Early for Best Results
Study finds that diabetes drug works longer if started soon after diagnosis - Bad Behavior in Youth Linked to Chronic Pain Later in Life
Childhood response to stress could lead to lasting problems, researchers say - Happy From Your Vacation? It Won't Last
Most travelers return to their normal state of mind soon after they get back, study finds - Adding Garlic Might Cut Cancer Risk
New test finds those who eat the most have lower levels of a disease-causing process - Football Injuries More Likely on Certain Artificial Turf
More players had ligament damage, ankle sprains than on natural grass, study shows - Clinical Trials Update: March 12, 2010
- Health Highlights: March 12, 2010
- High-Impact Sports Might Not Harm Knee Replacements
More active patients had better joint function, study found - Papaya Could Be a Cancer Fighter
Extract slows growth in lab cultures, researchers say - Health Tip: Symptoms of Ketoacidosis
What diabetics should look for - Health Tip: Having an Epidural
For some women, there are risks - Variable Blood Pressure a New Stroke Risk Factor?
Big ups and downs in readings may call for specific treatments, experts say - Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver
Combination increased chances of cirrhosis, studies found
03/11/2010
- Heat Therapy Helps Treat U.S. Soldiers' Infections
Device works on skin lesions caused by parasite in Iraq, Afghanistan, study finds - Driving With Early Alzheimer's May Be Ill-Advised
Even a drive to the local store can end in getting lost, hurt, study finds - Medicine's Future Could Lie in Each Patient's Genome
In two studies, scientists quickly scanned individuals' DNA to get at causes of disease - U.S. Chalks Up Victories in War on Cancer
Cancer Society study finds drop in death rates since 1970 - Scientists Find Stem Cells in Hair That Can Become Skin
Finding could lead to better wound care, baldness treatments, experts say - Body's Response to Foods' Smell, Taste Could Be Diabetes Risk Factor
A gene mutation could trigger key insulin reaction in some, researchers say - Long-Term Use of Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Fractures
Drug 'holiday' may be the answer, but more study needed, researchers say - Inhalant Abuse a Deadly Middle-School Concern
'Huffing' more common than smoking pot, snorting cocaine among 12-year-olds, study finds - Mind Reading Moves Closer to Reality
Brain scans beat chance at identifying specific memories, scientists report - Pre-Season Test Spots Baseball Pitchers at Risk of Injury
Weakness in rotator cuff a warning sign, but exercise regimens can help, experts say - Young Kids to Benefit From Broader Pneumococcal Vaccine
CDC study found newest vaccine lowered chances of those under 5 getting the disease - Health Highlights: March 11, 2010
- Online Dating as Honest as Real Life
When fibs are told, men and women do so about equally, researchers say - New Knee May Improve Balance
Replacement joint seems to help prevent falls among elderly, study finds - Seaweed May Help Treat Lymphoma
Lab study finds extract slows cancer growth without affecting healthy cells - Health Tip: Risk Factors for Melanoma
Who is more likely to get this deadly cancer? - Health Tip: IBD May Contribute to Other Health Problems
Inflammatory bowel disease isn't confined to the intestines
03/10/2010
- Alternative to Statins Shows Promise
Broader study needed to check for possible long-term effects, experts say - Gene Mutations Identified for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome
Researcher's personal genome used to study neurological disorder - Doctors Turning to Cardiac Catheterization Too Quickly
Study finds only a third of those who get invasive procedure have vessel blockage - For Tough Head Lice, Pill Tops Lotion
Ivermectin may offer alternative for hard-to-treat infestations, study shows - Panel Finds Many Women Can Avoid Repeat C-Sections
Vaginal delivery after Cesarean often safe, but roadblocks remain, experts say - Entire Family Genome Sequenced for First Time
Children receive 30 mutations from each parent, researchers find - Cell Transplant May Help Treat Vitiligo
Surgery improved appearance of white patches due to skin disease, doctors say - Longtime Smokers May Find Protection From Parkinson's
Finding could help unravel mysteries of neurological and motor disease - Scientists Find Key to Hormone-Resistant Prostate Tumors
Discovery in mouse study may someday extend men's lives - Severe Injuries From ATV Accidents on the Rise
Studies found more amputations, spinal injuries among kids who ride them - H1N1 Flu Spreads Slower Than Seasonal Flu: Study
Data from Texas households confirm that the virus tends to target children - High Natural Estrogen Might Raise Women's Stroke Risk
The link seemed especially strong for overweight females, study found - Vaccination, Prevention Is Beating Back Hepatitis
Programs seem to be making progress against these viruses, research suggests - Alcoholics' Relapses Better Understood
Brain mechanism could be key, and an existing drug might help, scientists say - Clinical Trials Update: March 10, 2010
- Jump in Kids' Sports Injuries Due to Overuse
Awareness can slow this 'silent epidemic,' prevent long-term problems, expert says - Youth Baseball Injuries Becoming More Common
Stretching, rest can ease elbow, shoulder pain that plagues many young players, studies show - Health Tip: What's Behind Childhood Obesity
Factors that increase a youngster's risk - Health Tip: Help Prevent Athlete's Foot
Steps you can take - As You Age, Better Health Means Better Sex
Association held true for people well into their 80s, study found
03/09/2010
- Psychotherapy Can Help People With Lupus Cope
After 10 sessions, anxiety, depression and stress lessened, researchers say - Do Liberals, Atheists Have Higher IQs?
Study links intelligence test scores with key beliefs and male monogamy - Botox Approved for Spasticity in Stroke Victims
A common aftereffect of stroke - Recession May Mean Fewer Nips & Tucks
Breast augmentation, Botox still popular, but plastics surgeons' group cites 2% decline - Kidney Donors Go On to Lead Long, Healthy Lives
Study of more than 80,000 who gave one up shows procedure carries few risks - Kids Who Get Flu Shots Protect the Unvaccinated
Inoculating children can prevent influenza from spreading, experts say - Most Drug Studies Don't Help Docs Pick Best Treatment
The problem? Available meds ignored in favor of drugs in the pipeline, review finds - Doctor's Specialty Often Steers Prostate Cancer Care
Therapy choice is influenced by physicians' preferences, research suggests - Obese Colon Cancer Survivors Face Poorer Prognosis
Study found chances of recurrence, death higher than among normal-weight patients - Genetic Variant Raises Lung Cancer Risk
It doesn't matter whether you smoke a little or a lot, study finds - Survey May Help Docs Diagnose Mood Disorders
It identified anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder in most cases, study finds - Shift Work Can Put a Crimp on Sleep
If changing jobs isn't an option, modifying behavior may help, expert says - Health Highlights: March 9, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: March 9, 2010
- Alzheimer's 'Epidemic' Hitting Minorities Hardest
Blacks, Hispanics at much higher risk for the illness, which carries huge price tag, report finds - Cost of Junk Food May Influence Consumption
People were less likely to buy pizza, soda when the price went up, study found - Health Tip: Don't Drive Distracted
Pay attention behind the wheel - Health Tip: Are You at Greater Risk of Pneumonia?
Things that can make you more susceptible
03/08/2010
- Study Looks At Cost-Effectiveness of ECG in Hyperactive Kids
Analysis compared three strategies for preventing sudden cardiac death from stimulant medication - Blacks, Hispanics With Heart Failure Less Likely to Use Hospice
Despite increase in services, racial disparities persist, study finds - Sudden Protein Intake Harmful for Some Hospitalized Patients
Syndrome affects those given dietary supplements after not eating for a while, study finds - Waiting Safe for Some at Risk of Glaucoma
Doctors can postpone treatment in low-risk patients, study finds - Diet, Exercise Can Improve Thinking
Study finds benefits for the mind, not just the body - Bleeding Alert Sounded for Stroke Drugs
Medication combination raises risk 10-fold, small study finds - Stroke Risk Runs in the Family
Study found if parent had brain attack by 65, chances of same quadrupled for their children - Supermarket Display May Make Spinach Even Healthier
Clear container, fluorescent lights boost vitamin levels, researchers find - Proteins May Predict Spread of Colon Cancer
Discovery could lead to blood test that would aid prevention efforts, scientist says - Teamwork Unlikely to Improve Cholesterol Levels
Doctor/pharmacist collaboration made little difference in patient health, study found - Light Drinking Might Help Keep Women Slim
Those who abstain tend to gain the most, study finds, though reasons are unclear - Health Highlights: March 8, 2010
- Sleepless Nights Plague America
People of all races say lack of shuteye affects their work, even sex lives - 1 in 5 At-Risk U.S. Babies Doesn't Get Hepatitis B Vaccine
Researchers urge hospitals to vaccinate all children - Sunlight May Help Protect Men From Kidney Cancer
But no such link was seen for women, researchers say - Breast Cancer Patients Often Confused by Genomic Testing
Doctors should do more to explain test results, researchers find - Health Tip: Dress Your Salad for Success
Suggestions for healthier fare - Health Tip: Shovel Snow Safely
Physician group suggests how - Processed Meat May Harm the Heart
Salt and preservatives may be the culprits, researchers suggest - Increasing Soda Consumption Fuels Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease
Finding suggests new health policies could make a dent in the problem, researcher says - Breast-Feeding Helps Mom Stay Slimmer Later in Life
Whether benefit actually stems from overall healthier lifestyle remains unclear - HIV Hides Out in Bone Marrow Cells
Another secret stash of the virus makes it that much harder to eliminate, scientists say
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