Daily Health News
05/15/2008
- Drug Works Well for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis
Ustekinumab injections every 3 months a more convenient regimen than current therapies - Chemo for Mesothelioma Offers Limited Survival Benefits
Therapy does not appear to help quality of life for lung cancer linked to asbestos - Statins May Help Older Women Control Irregular Heartbeat
The cholesterol-lowering drugs showed some benefits in preliminary trial - Weight-Loss Aids Bought on Internet Might Harm Your Heart
Pills, supplements have potentially dangerous ingredients, lack warning labels, study finds - Heart Device Recipients Often Not Aware of Recalls
Some not clear on risks of problems, two surveys find - Stroke Patients at High Risk for Falls
After hospital, they're twice as likely to be injured, so prevention strategies are key - New Guidelines Issued for Implanted Heart Devices
Prevention is as important as intervention, specialists say - CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine for Those Over 60
ZOSTAVAX could prevent two thirds of shingles cases, expert says - Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Dry Dog Food
70 people, many of them young children, were sickened after handling the food, CDC says - Genes Play Part in Prostate Cancer Among Races
Whites at higher risk than Hispanics, but genetics determines who gets it - Embryonic Pathways Induce Stem Cell Traits
Regenerative ability holds promise for development of target-specific cancer drugs - New Laser Approved to Treat Psoriasis
And other skin conditions - Health Highlights: May 15, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: May 15, 2008
- Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema
Doxycycline in mice boosts protective protein, too early to see benefit in humans - Hot Flashes Reduced by Neck Injection
Treatment could help breast cancer patients and menopausal women, study finds - Lowering Dietary Fat May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer
Findings in mouse model hint of new treatment strategies for the disease - Health Tip: Keeping the Caregiver Healthy
Here are ways to prevent feeling burned out and stressed - Health Tip: Traveling During Pregnancy
You can make your trip safe with a little preparation
05/14/2008
- Waterpipe Smoking in Colleges Could Become Public Health Problem
They contain same toxins as cigarettes, but users think they're safer, study finds - Biomarkers Predict Heart Deaths
Studies find they might add to traditional risk factors - Study Supports Popular HIV Drug Regimen
But other treatments work well, too, giving patients options - Migraine Medications May Cause 'Serotonin Syndrome'
Rare disorder can lead to muscle spasms, fever, sweating and nausea, study finds - HPV Tied to Better Tongue, Tonsil Cancer Outcomes
Patients more likely to survive using chemoradiation, and new treatments may follow - Common Drug Eases Leg Pain From Walking
More than half taking naftidrofuryl, a blood vessel medication, improved distances 50% - Pollution Particles Impair Blood Vessel Function
Study finds pressure readings rise, urges broader public action to curb effects - Heart Disease Starts Early in Life
And childhood obesity is a key culprit, study says - Danger From Heart Surgery Drug Confirmed
FDA says manufacturer of Trasylol now removing remaining stock of drug from U.S. market, following new data on increased death risk. - Music Hath Charms to Calm Hypertension
But the finding isn't meant to encourage patients to throw out their medications - Excess Drinking Boosts Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Especially for women, heavy consumption tied to arterial stiffening, enlarged hearts - Health Highlights: May 14, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: May 14, 2008
- Aspirin at Bedtime Lowers Blood Pressure
No benefit seen for prehypertensive people in morning use, researchers report - Death Gap Widens Between Educated and Those Not
Socioeconomic inequalities blamed for increasing disparity overall, study finds - Clot-Busting Treatment Improves Bleeding Stroke Outcomes
Low dose tPA dissolved masses 2 to 3 times faster, dramatically boosting survival - Health Tip: Harmful Chemicals in Your Home
Safety guidelines for household products - Health Tip: Facts About Fleas
How to recognize and get rid of the pests
05/13/2008
- DNA Fingerprinting Could ID Viable Embryos
Finding may lead to improved pregnancy rates for in vitro patients, fewer multiple pregnancies - High-Tech Imaging No Better for Diagnosing Head/Neck Cancers
New type of PET scan same as MRI, CT for false positives, study found - Blood-Thinner No Help for Dialysis Treatment
Plavix didn't improve results for patients who underwent circulatory procedure - Coupled With Mammography, Ultrasound Finds More Breast Cancers
But, false-positive rate may be too high for some women, study suggests - No Link Between Coarse Air Pollution, Hospitalizations
Finding might impact EPA's clean air regulations, researchers say - Quality Lags at Safety-Net Hospitals
Lack of money prevents hospitals that treat the poor from improving, study finds - Familial Breast Cancer Risk Lasts a Lifetime for Sisters
But, exercise helps prevent the disease, two additional studies report - Black Rectal Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Chemo, Radiation
See oncologists as often as whites, researchers not sure why different choices of treatment follow - Therapy Yields Promise for Fatal Neurological Condition
Using harmless cold virus, injecting healthy gene into brain slowed Batten disease - Marijuana Use May Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
Study finds higher levels of protein that increases levels of damaging blood fats in users - Doctors Can Help Lower Hospital Costs
'Gainsharing' gives physicians cash rewards to keep expenses down, researchers say - Women Who Quit Smoking Lower Heart Risks Quickly
Study saw significant declines in several death risks within 5 years of stopping - Clinical Trials Update: May 13, 2008
- Health Highlights: May 13, 2008
- Beta Blockers Raise Stroke, Death Risk After Surgery
Experts note doses of the blood-pressure drugs given in the study were probably too high - Health Tip: Reducing Rosacea
Here are factors that can increase redness - Health Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?
Suggestions to stay smoke-free and healthy
05/12/2008
- Drugs for Restless Legs Syndrome Have Downsides
Analysis finds side effects, loss of effectiveness over time - New MRI Technique Detects Subtle Brain Injuries
Changes in water around cells associated with how much patients improved over time - Viagra May Protect Hearts of Some Muscular Dystrophy Patients
In study with mice, drug prevented heart failure in those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy - Multiple Sclerosis Affects Children's Cognitive Skills
Low IQ more likely the younger a child is at diagnosis, study finds - Air Pollution Linked to Blood Clots in Legs
Study suggests dirty air may be even more dangerous than previously thought - Drugs Alone Don't Lower Heart Disease Risks for Overweight Americans
Study finds signs of trouble show up even when statins, blood pressure meds are used - Celebrex, Naproxen Won't Prevent Mental Decline
New findings suggest daily use of naproxen might even harm cognitive function - High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Associated With Eye Disease
Risk for retinal vein blockage more than doubles when these conditions go untreated - Electrode Placement Key to Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Patients
Re-implantation of devices at shorter distances improved motor scores, researchers find - Problem Gambling Common Among Young Adults
U.S. survey estimates 750,000, mostly males, are hooked - Decoding Muscle Stem Cell Development
Nutrient restriction triggers pathway involved with life span, study finds - Health Highlights: May 12, 2008
- Gene May Be Key to Pregnancy Complication
Preeclampsia is common and serious, but genetics could bring screening test or treatment - Health Tip: Using Hair Dyes
Follow safety steps to reduce risks - Health Tip: Baby's Transition From Liquid Diet
Some signs it's time for solid foods - High Blood Pressure Still Slipping Past Doctors
Study finds little more than half of patients were checked, only 39% met treatment goals
05/11/2008
- Health Highlights: May 11, 2008
- Scoliosis: An Unnatural Curve
Treatment includes watchful waiting, bracing and, sometimes, surgery - Nasal Irrigation Can Help Fight Spring Allergies
Ingredients can be bought over the counter and safely used at home
05/10/2008
- Health Highlights: May 10, 2008
- Protective Eyewear Key to Sports Safety
Kids and pros need to play smart to avoid devastating vision injuries, group says - Newer Prostate Cancer Treatment Similar to Traditional Surgery
But researchers found patients wanted minimally invasive procedure more often, despite drawbacks
05/09/2008
- Demanding Jobs May Pay Cognitive Dividends in Retirement
Intellectual demands reap mental benefits regardless of age or education, study finds - Drug-Coated Stents Still Spark Debate
Doctors divided on the risks posed by the artery-opening devices - Fighting a Fungus That Thrives on Tomatoes
Scientists find disease-resistant gene wards off fusarium wilt on leaves - Young Adults Using Alcohol, Drugs for Better Sex
Recreational use of stimulants a fixture of European nightlife, study says - Training Student Leaders Cuts Peers' Smoking Rates
U.K. study finds overall 25% drop in those who take up the habit - Telemedicine a Cost-Effective Alternative to ER Visits
Study finds more than 25% of pediatric 'emergencies' could have been handled online - New Class of Drugs Might Treat Many Conditions
Vaptans ease painful periods, glaucoma, depression and many other diseases, researchers say - Group B Strep Down Among Newborns, Up Among Adults
Study calls vaccination trials for mothers, new treatments for elderly a priority - Mood Disorders Put Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for PTSD
They're twice as likely to have suffered from depression before the diagnosis - Flavonoids May Help Treat Alzheimer's
Compounds found in fruits and vegetables reduced brain plaques in mouse experiments - Clinical Trials Update: May 9, 2008
- Health Highlights: May 9, 2008
- Acrylamide Raises Kidney Cancer Risk
Study found high intake of compound in fried foods, snacks, coffee upped chances of disease - Steno 'Superbug' Genome Shows Extreme Drug Resistance
Blood poisoner has claimed the lives of 30% of infected patients in U.K., researchers say - Health Tip: Coping With Alzheimer's
Keep performing daily tasks - Health Tip: Signs of Depression
It's more than just a case of the blues - Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk
Carotid bruits linked to increased odds of heart attack, death, study finds
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