Daily Health News
09/02/2010
- Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal Cancer
5 years of meds such as Boniva, Fosamax almost doubles chances, but actual risk still low, researchers say - Response Team Reduces Rate of Cardiac Arrests: Hospital
'Code Blue' emergencies at VA center declined 57 percent in first two years, study shows - Smoking Seems to Backfire on Teens Hoping for a Lift
Instead, depressive symptoms likely to increase, study finds - Experimental TB Test Called Fast and Accurate
Health experts say it has potential to greatly improve treatment of the respiratory disease - Seniors Get Boost From Bad News About the Young
Study found older people preferred negative stories about younger folks - Most Study Volunteers Seem Willing to Share Genetic Data
But they want to be asked before info enters a national database, study finds - Proximity Affects Influence of Online 'Health Buddies'
Study finds long-distance friends less likely to sway behavior than close-knit social networks - Prescription Drug Use Rising in U.S., CDC Reports
Statins, asthma meds, antidepressants and stimulants top the list - East Coast Residents Should Prepare for Hurricane Earl: FEMA
Feds advise shoring up homes, storing water and food, and monitoring radio, TV - Health Care Reform Helps Small Businesses Offer Coverage: Report
Tax credits, new options will leave more employees insured, Commonwealth Fund study says - Study Identifies Risks for Painkiller Addiction
Greater odds if you're younger than 65, have a history of drug abuse and depression, and use psychiatric meds - Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 2, 2010
- Health Highlights: Sept. 2, 2010
- Vets With Stress Disorder More Likely to Develop Dementia
Those with PTSD at greater risk than peers with combat injuries but no stress disorder, study found - Many Americans Don't Even Know They're Fat
Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds 30 percent of those overweight think they're normal size - Health Tip: Get Ready for Baby's Bath
Be prepared before you put baby in the tub - Health Tip: If You Have Cirrhosis
Here's how it could impair your liver
09/01/2010
- Case Study Reveals 'Percussionist Wrist' Injury
Similar to tennis elbow, painless growth appears to be instance of overuse - Lower Blood Pressure May Help Sicker Kidney Patients
Standard goal may not be low enough for those with protein in their urine, study finds - Diet Pill Meridia Ups Heart Attack Risk: Study
While researchers saw no rise in deaths, some experts wonder if this drug has a future - Mental 'Exercise' May Only Hide Signs of Alzheimer's
Games, reading help mask trouble in brain, study suggests, making later progress of disease seem quicker - Double-Dose Plavix Benefits Certain Patients, Study Finds
And higher-dose aspirin is no more effective than low dose, researchers say - Overactive Blood Platelets May Play Role in Lupus
Study suggests anti-clotting drug Plavix might help treat disease - Even After Leaving Abuser, Moms' Mental Health Declines
Levels of depression and anxiety still high at least 2 years after escaping abusive relationship, study finds - Lung Damage From Secondhand Smoke Observed in Rats
Findings may aid efforts to develop new ways to treat respiratory diseases in people, researchers say - Diabetes Drug Metformin Linked to Lower Lung Cancer Rate in Mice
Findings reflect those of population studies in humans, researchers say - Immune System Research Sees Many Similarities Among People
Findings may lead to better diagnosis, treatment of cancers, autoimmune diseases, study says - Elective Surgery Patients Often Report Poor Recovery
1 year after procedure, 17% have more pain and 24% have less vitality than before, study finds - To Not Sleep, Perchance to Shorten Your Life
Study finds insomniac men were more likely to die earlier - Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 1, 2010
- Health Highlights: Sept. 1, 2010
- Sleep-Deprived Teens Eat More Fat, Study Finds
Those who get less than eight hours a night at risk for obesity, experts say - Teen Substance Use Seems to Differ by Race
California study finds Hispanics most likely to drink, smoke, use marijuana; Asians least likely - Health Tip: Don't Drive After Drinking
Suggestions for getting home safely - Health Tip: When Something's Stuck in Your Eye
Take care not to scratch the cornea
08/31/2010
- Certain Exercises Benefit Arthritic Dogs
Walking uphill, over low obstacles may help Fido stay flexible, study shows - Preventive Surgeries May Be Lifesaver for Women at High Cancer Risk
Study finds removing breast, ovaries greatly lower the odds, but decision can be a difficult one - Active Lifestyle May Help Counter Obesity Genes
Those with inherited susceptibility to overweight urged to get moving, researchers say - 'DASH Diet' Shown to Lower Heart Attack Risk Almost 20%
Eating more fruits and vegetables, fewer fats can cut your 10-year risk of heart disease, study says - Babies Born Late May Face Small Cerebral Palsy Risk
But researcher cautioned real risk is still very low for both late-term and pre-term newborns - Dementia Patients, Caregivers May Benefit From Home-Based Program
Professional evaluation, education over 4 months seems especially helpful for caregivers, study finds - East Coast Should Prepare for Hurricane Earl: FEMA
Feds advise residents to shore up homes, store water and food, and monitor radio, TV for info on risks and evacuation - Review Finds No Statin-Cancer Link
Cancer death rates in 26 trials the same as those taking a placebo, researchers find - Personal Music Players Damage Hearing Over Time
Study found dramatic increase in hearing loss among teen girls who used them - Can Fruits, Veggies Help Ward Off Lung Cancer?
The wider the variety consumed by smokers, the greater the benefit, study suggests - Health Highlights: Aug. 31, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 31, 2010
- Health Tip: Signs That People With Dementia Shouldn't Drive
Who may be at risk for driving badly - In Triathletes, Heart Adapts for Efficiency, Scans Show
Combining endurance and resistance training best for optimal cardiac health, study suggests - Health Tip: Spot Symptoms of Ringworm
Warning signs of the fungal infection - Casual Sex Can Lead to Long-Term Relationships: Study
It depends mostly on whether couple is open to a serious relationship, study shows - Genetic Studies Find Clues to 'Lou Gehrig's Disease' Risk
Two teams report on role chromosome 9 seems to play in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
08/30/2010
- FDA Finds Rodents, Manure Piles at Farms in Egg Recall
Agency official cites 'failure to manage waste' at sources of salmonella outbreak - Almost 1 in 3 First-Time Deliveries Now Via C-Section
More must be done to curb the use of the procedure, which comes with risks, experts say - Stent Implantation Linked to Blood Clot Risk in Black Patients
Race was strongest predictor of clotting after one month, study found - Moderate Drinking May Boost Risk of Breast Cancer's Return
But it could reduce the risk of dying from other causes, study finds - Multiple Sclerosis Changes With the Seasons
MRI-detected brain lesions more common in spring, summer, study finds - Study Reveals New Clue to Sign Language
Lip movements when signing connect to spoken language rather than to signs, researchers find - Dog Gene Offers Clues to Rare Human Brain Disease
Mutation may be similar in both species, study suggests - Friends Don't Let Friends Have Risky Sex After Drinking
College students say they use communication strategies to ensure safety of female friends - Smoked Marijuana May Ease Chronic Nerve Pain
Trial showed modest benefit for patients with neuropathy, but side effects might be problem - Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 30, 2010
- Health Highlights: Aug. 30, 2010
- Clues to Heart Attack, Stroke Risk From Fat-Filled Artery
Prior history of blood flow problems, diabetes, narrowed arteries raises odds, study finds - Health Tip: Keep Baby Safe Around Stairs
And help prevent falls - Health Tip: Snug Shoes Can Damage Feet
Here's what you could end up with - Concussion Rates Soar Among Younger Kids
Pediatrician group issues new guidelines for sport-related head injuries - Pediatric Group Issues New Flu Shot Guidelines
Kids between 6 months and 9 years may need a double dose, depending on vaccine history - Low-Dose Omega-3 Fatty Acids Don't Protect Heart Patients
Dutch study finds consuming small amounts in margarine daily didn't prevent cardiac trouble - Potential Cause of Asthma-Like Symptoms Spotted in Mice
Findings may lead to new treatments for people with severe forms of the airway disorder, researchers say - New Migraine Gene Discovered
Variant among the first associated with common types of this headache condition
08/29/2010
- New College Students Urged to Confront Their Social Anxiety
Understanding fears is the first step in conquering them, expert advises
08/28/2010
- Oxytocin Increases Trust, Not Gullibility
Those with higher levels not more naive about people, researchers find
08/27/2010
- Breast-Feeding May Lower Women's Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Women who opted for the bottle had double the odds for the illness later, study found - HIV Virus May Hide in Brain
In 10% of patients, virus was eradicated in blood but living in spinal fluid - Prescription Painkillers Could Be New 'Gateway' Drugs
Detox patients hooked on street drugs often addicted to legal meds first, study found - Quality of Care After Joint Surgery May Affect Heart Health
Certain steps seem to cut risk of angina, cardiac events, researchers found - Alcoholics Overestimate Their Ability to Recall Things: Study
They may believe their memory is as good as non-alcoholics, but tests show otherwise - Some Fake ADHD to Get Meds, Special Treatment
Study shows that they can fool doctors on certain tests - Youth Smoking Rates Now Stalled
After decade of big decreases, number of teens lighting up stays steady - Older Diabetes Patients Still Sexually Active, Study Finds
But many have unaddressed sexual problems that may impair their quality of life, expert says - Health Highlights: Aug. 27, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 27, 2010
- Health Tip: Treating Rotavirus at Home
It's a common infection in children - Health Tip: Understanding PCOS
Symptoms often vary - Kids + Sports = Risk for Concussion
Being on the alert for symptoms can be key to preventing brain damage - When It Comes to the Head, No Hit Is Normal
After repeated blows in various sports, teen nearly dies - Food Better Than Supplements for Cancer Prevention: Expert
Always check with a doctor, dietician before taking supplements, she advises
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