Daily Health News
11/20/2009
- 'Hobbits' Were a Distinct Species, Study Concludes
Skeletal analysis shows Homo floresiensis anatomy differed from modern-day humans - Blood Test Could Boost Clarity of Breast MRI Results for Some
Taking menstrual cycle into account when booking exam may cut need for repeat scans, study suggests - Even Smokers Support Bans at Work
Employees in India strongly favor no-smoking rules, Germans less keen: survey - Discovery Boosts Boys' Prospects for Post-Cancer Fertility
Testicular cells could be preserved for later use, study suggests - Unraveling the 'Mad Cow' Mystery
Key molecule identified by researchers - Health Highlights: Nov. 20, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2009
- No Immediate Changes Expected in Mammogram Coverage
Health plans say routine screening is an individual decision - Using Cell Phones, Internet to Battle Eating Disorders
Online and text messages might be more helpful than therapy for some, researchers suggest - New Pap Test Guidelines: Start Later, Have Fewer
Experts urge first screen at 21, then once every 2 years or more, not annually - Health Tip: Determining Migraines in Children
Is it a migraine, or another type of headache? - Health Tip: Managing Gestational Diabetes
Here's what you can do
11/19/2009
- New 'Skin' From Stem Cells
Technique used in mice may offer hope to burn patients awaiting grafts - Asthma Combo Seems Less Influenced by Genes
Findings may not apply to blacks, researchers note - Errors in Surgical Procedures Persist
Poor communication causes most mistakes in and out of operating room, VA study shows - Kidney Transplant, Sleep Disorder May Add Up to Trouble
Heart disease, stroke more likely for organ recipients with sleep apnea, study finds - For Chest Pain in the ER, CT Angiography May Be Best
Procedure cuts diagnosis time and costs, study finds - For Kids With Down Syndrome, a 'Ray of Hope'
Study in mice could lead to treatment for learning deficits, researcher suggests - Appalachia, Southeast Hit Hardest by Obesity and Diabetes
CDC county-by-county analysis finds some areas with 1 in 10 adults already diabetic - Too Few Older Adults Get Recommended Screenings
Report looks to improve health of this group with better preventive care - Moderate Drinking Guards the Heart
But protective effect can wear off at higher levels in men, study finds - Sounds May Help Solidify Memories While Asleep
Deep sleep is an important time for consolidating memories, researchers find - Health Highlights: Nov. 19, 2009
- Task Force Member Defends Mammography Guidelines
Meanwhile, three doctors weigh in on what women should do about the new recommendations - Spray May Delay Ejaculation
Using five minutes before intercourse significantly postponed orgasm, study finds - Parental Monitoring Can Curb Teen Marijuana Use
Those who keep an eye on their kids help stave off unwanted behavior, study says - Great American Smokeout '09: Time to Quit
American Cancer Society sets Nov. 19 as annual day to 'butt out' for good - Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease
Study finds fewer deaths among higher-functioning seniors who eat lots of fruits, vegetables - Health Tip: When Infants Get Diarrhea
Here's what parents should know - Health Tip: Recovering From C-Section
What new moms can expect
11/18/2009
- Toddlers, Obese Kids Suffer Most From Smoke
Secondhand exposure damages cardiovascular systems of children, study finds - Lifelong Exercise Keeps Seniors Young at Heart
Separate study finds stem cell therapy improves exercise capacity in patients with enlarged hearts - MS Need Not Preclude Pregnancy
Study finds complications no greater overall than for other women - Newer Blood Thinners May Outperform Old Standbys
Studies found warfarin, Plavix bested by latest anti-clotting alternatives - Diuretics Still Best Treatment for High Blood Pressure
Long-term comparison study finds chlorthalidone most likely to prevent heart failure, stroke - Late Preterm Births Increasing in U.S.
Reasons for early birth vary, but all premature babies face higher risks, experts warn - Study Shows Hospital Report Cards Unlikely to Spur Improvement
Treatment of heart patients no better after performance data released to public, researchers find - Morphine May Help Tumors Spread in Cancer Patients
Lab study finds that common surgical painkillers help cancer cells thrive - Health Highlights: Nov. 18, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 18, 2009
- New Heart Attack Treatment Guidelines Stress Coordination
Getting patients to the right hospitals quickly is critical, experts say - Mammography: What to Do Now?
Three doctors weigh in on what women should do about the new guidelines - Pregnancy Complication May Be Linked to Thyroid Problems
Women with preeclampsia are more likely to have reduced thyroid function, study finds - Niacin Adds No Benefit for Statin Patients: Study
Taking the B vitamin didn't reverse or stall carotid artery disease - Health Tip: Thinking About Organ Donation?
Here's an glimpse at what's involved - Health Tip: Help Prevent Bunions
Here's what you can do - Heart Failure Drug May Help More in Higher Doses
Study finds increase lowers chance of hospitalization or death
11/17/2009
- The Mummies' Curse: Heart Disease
Finding suggests atherosclerosis is as old as the pyramids, and not an ill of the modern world - Obesity Rolling Back Gains in Heart Health
Studies show risk factors rising among children and adults, with many denying they have a problem - Heartburn Drugs Can Thwart Popular Blood Thinner
Combination can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, U.S. officials say - Benefits of Eating Fish May Depend on Preparation
Baked or boiled beats fried or dried for heart health, researchers say - Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk
Norwegian study found supplementation raised chances of disease by 21% - Incidence of High Cholesterol Drops in U.S.
Down by 30 percent, but those with high levels often don't know it, study finds - Single-Sex Cardiac Rehab Helps Depressed Women
All-female group had better success rates than traditional program, study finds - Stem Cells May Improve Heart Bypass Results
Patients who had bone marrow transplant with surgery did better, study finds - Viagra Helpful for Children With Heart Defect
Pumping ability improved with sildenafil in study group - Selenium Supplements May Pose Heart Risk
Increased cholesterol levels worry researchers - Face Transplant Patient Can Smell, Taste, Breathe Normally
Nearly a year after groundbreaking surgery, gunshot victim continues to show improvement - Biotech Soybeans Good Source of Omega-3
Oil from engineered beans might help reduce heart attacks, researchers say - Could Plastics Chemicals 'Feminize' Boys' Play?
Small study suggests a link, but others question a connection - Qutenza Approved for Post-Shingles Nerve Pain
Active ingredient is found in chili peppers - Health Highlights: Nov. 17, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 17, 2009
- 'Fearless' 3-Year-Olds Might Be Tomorrow's Criminals
20-year study finds adults with records were more likely as tots to not be afraid - U.S. Scores a 'D' on Preterm Birth Report Card
March of Dimes' annual state-by-state stats show need for improvement - Health Tip: When Baby Is Teething
Ways to offer some relief - Uninsured Trauma Patients More Likely to Die: Study
Causes for the disparity need to be further explored, researchers say - Health Tip: Make Your Home Fall-Proof
Keep clutter out of the way
11/16/2009
- Guidelines Delay Start of Mammograms to Age 50, Then Every Other Year
Cancer Society, others voice strong disapproval of federal recommendations - Moderate-Fat Diet May Be Better at Reducing Heart Risks
People with metabolic syndrome should steer clear of low-fat meal plans, study says - Immunity to Swine Flu May Be Broader Than Thought
And that may explain why the disease hasn't posed more problems, study says - Teen Girls at Higher Risk for STDs: Report
Improved access to treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis is 'imperative,' expert says - Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Heart Disease
But further trials are needed to prove this conclusively, researchers say - Why Watching TV Sports Increases Heart Attacks
For those who've had an attack already, stressful games raise blood pressure, study finds - Medical Tests Hit Heart Patients With High Doses of Radiation
Average amount more than five times higher than annual exposure outside hospital, study shows - Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 16, 2009
- Active Video Games Count as Exercise
Wii programs can provide moderate-intensity workouts, Nintendo study finds - Elderly Treated Less Aggressively for Heart Attack
Hospitals less likely to follow guidelines for patients 80 and older, study finds - Migraine Increases Likelihood of Stroke
But risk is highest for women with aura, researchers find - Certain Reflux Drugs Tied to Higher Post-Angioplasty Death Rate
Study suggests interaction between Prilosec, Protonix and blood-thinners such as Plavix - Health Highlights: Nov. 16, 2009
- Study Touts Success With 'Female Viagra' Drug
Sexual desire improves in women taking flibanserin, expert says - Child Food Allergies on the Rise in U.S.
Experts unsure if growth stems from more awareness or actual increase in numbers - Health Tip: Remedy a Hammer Toe
Early treatment may prevent the need for surgery - Health Tip: Creating Your Birth Plan
Make a list of your preferences for delivery - Research Sheds Light on Causes of Parkinson's
Gene mutations linked to both common and rarer hereditary forms of disease - Families Could Benefit From Gene Tests in Sudden Cardiac Death Victims
Identifying mutation in deceased cuts costs for evaluating risk in relatives, study shows - Experts Urge School Screening of Athletes' Hearts
Inexpensive EKGs would reduce risk of sudden death, study finds - New Wiring Adds Risk When Replacing Pacemaker
Complications most likely when new lead is needed in heart devices, researchers find - Alternative to Warfarin May Cut Risk of Bleeding
Dabigatran etexilate does well in trial of atrial fibrillation patients - Sudden Cardiac Death Much More Likely to Strike Men
Males have triple the odds than women, study finds, and black men are especially prone - Gene Linked to Breast Cancer Might Boost Heart Health
When BRCA1 is deactivated, it can lead to hardening of the arteries, mouse study suggests - Rapid Cooling Might Help Heart Attack Patients
Pumping coolant into the nose right away seems to prevent brain damage, study finds - Study Raises New Questions About Cholesterol Drug Zetia
It was found less effective than extended-release niacin, or Niaspan
11/15/2009
- 'Love Hormone' May Trigger Jealousy, Too
Oxytocin could be inappropriate for use with autism, expert cautions
11/14/2009
- Gestures Processed in Brain's Language Center
Talking with your hands could be linked to evolution, research suggests - High-Impact Activity May Be Good for Old Bones
Sampling of senior athletes finds better density with some sports
11/13/2009
- Pot Might Ease PTSD: Study
Synthetic marijuana reduced post-traumatic stress disorder in rats - Facial Structure May Hold Clues to Aggression
People make judgments based on width-to-height ratio of face, researchers say - Tapping Into Curry's Health Benefits
Curcumin capsules might boost body's ability to absorb potent antioxidant - New Understanding of How the Brain Detects Emotion
Study findings might further autism research - Kids Kept Indoors Due to Poor Clothing Choices
Children without proper attire can prevent their class from playing outdoors, study finds - Hip Fracture Odds Rise With Women's Age
Menopause also plays a role, but a lesser one than age, study finds
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