Daily Health News
02/08/2010
- Paxil Blocks Tamoxifen, Lowers Survival Odds Against Breast Cancer
Patients should avoid taking the two drugs together, researchers say - Stem Cell Research Makes Another Advance
Using a new method, scientists reprogram adult cells to develop into myriad cell types - Glaucoma Drugs May Play Role in Longer Life
Early death risk drops with use, but other factors may contribute, experts say - Older Stroke Patients Are Getting Better Treatment
More get recommended therapies, study finds - 'Third-Hand Smoke' Could Be Troublesome, Too
Tobacco residue may give rise to new pollutants indoors, chemists suggest - Mediterranean Diet May Help Keep You Smarter
Study finds less damage to brain tissue when the regimen is followed - High Blood Pressure May Predict Dementia in Some Seniors
Link seen in those with trouble organizing thoughts, but not memory loss - Financial Woes Add Anxiety to Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Low- and middle-income women might benefit from psychosocial support, researchers say - Beer for the Bones?
Beneficial silicon content varies from brew to brew, study finds - Older Moms More Apt to Have Autistic Child
Dad's age didn't matter unless father was older, mom much younger, study found - Handgrip Strength Helps Predict Death Risk in Elderly
As grip declines, so does survival, study finds - Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 8, 2010
- Health Highlights: Feb. 8, 2010
- 3 Home Habits Help Youngsters Stay Slim
Eating together, limiting TV and getting enough sleep cut risk of obesity, study finds - Soft Drinks Could Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Higher blood sugar, insulin levels might cause cells to divide abnormally, researchers say - Health Tip: What's Behind Nasal Congestion
Things that can stuff up your nose - Health Tip: Spot Unsafe Playgrounds
Equipment that could be dangerous - Cleaning Agent Tied to Parkinson's in Study
Trichloroethylene was widely used industrial solvent - Drug Cures Osteoporosis in Mice
Experimental agent targets serotonin in the gut, triggering bone formation - Scientists Spot Genes Tied to Aging
Some people are programmed to age at a faster rate, study says
02/07/2010
- Ski Helmets Encouraged for All
Head injuries reduced without harm to neck, researchers find - Fibroids May Raise Risk of Stillbirth
Monitoring fetal growth in women with these tumors advisable, study says
02/06/2010
- Spectators Need to Prepare for Olympic Games, Too
Health experts urge travelers to take steps to prevent illness
02/05/2010
- Kids Born Early in Year More Likely to Be Athletes?
Size advantage in school translates to success on playing field, author says - Dopamine Levels in Brain May Determine Social Status
Having more of it linked to greater social support, researchers say - Human Pacemakers Offer Hope to Ailing Dogs
The surgically implanted devices can add years to a hound's life - Wound-Healing Maggots Succumb to Deadly Bacteria
Germs can undermine unorthodox but effective treatment, experts say - Concussion Awareness for Young Athletes Gets Big Play
Head injuries focus of new laws, online testing and Super Bowl plug - More Doses of MS Drug Raise Risk of Brain Infection
FDA adds new warning on Tysabri label, but says benefits still outweigh dangers - Genome Mapped for Type 2 Diabetes
Finding may further understanding of common diseases, researchers say - Surgeons Suffering Work-Related Injuries
Laparoscopy responsible for 'pending epidemic,' researchers say - Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 5, 2010
- Super Bowl Stress Can Spark Heart Attacks
Investing too much emotion in the game can kill you, experts say - Herbals Not the Answer for Asthma, Study Shows
Patients using alternative remedies more likely to misuse prescribed drugs, suffer flareups - Depression in Pregnancy May Lead to Antisocial Teens
To break unhealthy cycle, some moms-to-be may need special support, researchers say - Health Highlights: Feb. 5, 2010
- As Swine Flu Fades, Experts Ponder Next Season
Some believe H1N1 will persist for years to come, but in what form remains unclear - Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Not Cost-Effective: Study
But testing of high-risk couples could be viable, researchers say - Agricultural Chemical Spray Linked to Birth Defect Risk
Infant abdominal hernia rates higher near farms using atrazine, research shows - Health Tip: Understanding Ear Tube Surgery
Why and how it's done - Health Tip: Getting Cardiac Rehabilitation
Who may need this type of therapy - Artificial Pancreas Helps Type 1 Diabetics During Sleep
Study found device kept blood sugar of children, teens stable longer
02/04/2010
- Tests Show Top Tuna Brands Have High Mercury Levels
White typically has greater levels of the toxin than light, researchers say - Nanofiber Gel May Spur Growth of New Knee Cartilage
Animal study reveals new way to repair damage with natural tissue - 'Gene Doping' May Be Next Wave of Sports Tampering
Genetic manipulation may soon become a hard-to-detect way for athletes to cheat, researchers say - Campaign Calls for Limits on Doctors' Hours
Forty groups say typical 30-hour shifts need to be cut to 16 to avoid medical errors - Black and Hispanic Infants Much More Likely to Have HIV
Preventive efforts needed to reduce transmission from mother to child, experts say - Now in Living Color: Dinosaurs
Scientists use fossils to detect vibrant, feathered look of early creature - Steroids May Be Overrated in Treatment of COPD
But experts disagree over whether to continue using them or not - Review Spotlights Clues to Serious Childhood Infection
Signs may not be recognized because they are rare in developed countries, authors say - Too Few Adults Get Recommended Vaccinations
Shots could save thousands of U.S. lives each year, report authors say - Government to Pay for More Than Half of U.S. Health Care Costs
Recession is driving laid-off Americans from private to public plans, report notes - Natural Delivery OK in Cases of Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Women can choose to wait or be induced as either choice is acceptable, study says - Untreated, Mild May Become Major Depression
Early symptoms should not be seen as benign, experts say - Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 4, 2010
- Health Highlights: Feb. 4, 2010
- Health Tip: Understanding Perimenopause
The time just before menopause starts - Health Tip: Beta Blockers May Have Side Effects
But most people have no adverse reactions - With C-Section, Stitches May Be Best
More complications noted with staples than sutures, study finds - Biofeedback Now Seen as 'Regular' Medicine
Computer-assisted treatment has joined mainstream for pain, anxiety and more - Genes May Influence Preterm Births
Findings could lead to preventive treatment, researchers say
02/03/2010
- Wii Popularity Leads to New Kind of Gaming Injury
Instead of hand pain, some injure their feet on Wii boards, report notes - Visual Processing Plays Role in Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Brain area related to behavior also affects how patients see themselves, research finds - Brain Scans Suggest Some Vegetative Patients May Be Aware
But researchers caution against giving families false hope - Kidney Function May Be Tied to Bone Loss
Even moderate impairment appears to increase fracture risk, study finds - Immigrants at Lower Stroke Risk Than Long-Term Residents?
Canadian study found new arrivals tended to be healthy - When Counseling Costs, Response Dwindles
Not just patients but doctors, too, lose interest, study finds - Brain Damage Seen in People With Severe Sleep Apnea
Gray matter changes may explain memory and other problems related to disorder, study suggests - Very Obese People May Be Missing Genes
Study adds to theories linking obesity and DNA - Organ Transplant Drug Keeps Immune System in Check
In lab tests, it fights rejection and reduces need for immunosuppressive meds, study finds - Tylenol May Protect Kidneys After Severe Muscle Damage
Treatment prevented organ failure in injured rats, study found - Mealtime a Challenge for Some With Autism
Those with the disorder prone to restrictive, obsessive eating habits - Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 3, 2010
- Xiaflex Approved for Rare Hand Condition
Dupuytren's contracture limits finger use - Health Highlights: Feb. 3, 2010
- Winter Sun Warrants Sunscreen
Cold temperatures don't rule out UV rays, experts say - Biking to School Boosts Kids' Fitness
Foot- or pedal-power brings results, study finds - Internet Addicts More Prone to Depression
It's unclear which comes first, study says - Health Tip: Things that May Cause or Worsen GERD
Factors that could contribute to its primary symptom -- heartburn - Health Tip: Help Your Newborn Learn
Use age-appropriate toys and encourage play - Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Raises Suicide Risk
Patients' odds for cardiovascular death also go up after they get the news, study finds
02/02/2010
- Using Nicotine Patch Longer Boosts Efforts to Quit
24-week therapy kept smokers 'on the wagon' better, study found - Analysis Examines Ultrasound Use for Blood Clots
Review suggested one scan is usually enough, but editorial begs to differ - Lead Exposure May Contribute to ADHD
Two studies report higher levels in kids with symptoms - Protein Levels in Urine Help Predict Kidney Function
Combined screening method spotted more high-risk patients, study found - Serotonin May Be Key to Sudden Infant Deaths
Deficiency hampers babies' ability to respond to low oxygen, study suggests - Controversial Autism Study Retracted by Medical Journal
1998 paper scared parents over possible link between MMR vaccine, developmental disorder - Spanish-Speaking Mothers Less Likely to Turn on TV
Kids of English-speaking Hispanic moms spend more time in front of the tube, study finds - Fat-Burning Chemical Points to New Weight-Loss Drug
Results of lab tests with mice suggest promising new direction for research, scientists say - CT Scans Deemed Best for Checking Heart Arteries
But if it's muscle tissue that needs examining, use MRI, expert says - Later Puberty Seen for Obese Boys
Effect of excess fat differs between the sexes, findings show - Fish Oil Helped Stave Off Psychosis in Study Patients
Supplements may benefit those at high risk of schizophrenia - Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 2, 2010
- Health Highlights: Feb. 2, 2010
- Study Suggests High HIV Rate Among African Teens
Kids infected at birth may be outliving mothers, expert says - Health Tip: Benefitting From Cross-Training Exercises
They help vary your routine and benefit more of your muscles - Health Tip: Foods That May Spur Migraines
A list of common culinary triggers - Children Likelier to See Dentist if Parents Go Too
To improve tooth health, target mom, dad and pediatricians, experts say - Smoker's Own Secondhand Smoke Adds to Health Risks
14 cigarettes a day create exposure equal to inhaling nearly 3 more, study finds
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