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HealthDay May Archive

 

Thursday, May 01, 2008

Free Asthma Screenings Offered in May

Obesity May Worsen Impact of Asthma

Ranibizumab Injections Reduce Retinal Swelling

Home Monitoring Program Improves Outcomes for Heart Patients

Napping Habits Tied to Sleep Disorders

Exercise, Counseling Benefits Depressed Heart Failure Patients

Alzheimer's Disease Risk Factors May Be Gender-Specific

Delusions Common in Pediatric ICU

Incubators Affect Newborns' Heart Rates

Complications Found in Proposed Prostate Cancer Treatment

Hypertension Takes Huge Toll in Developing Countries

Clinical Trials Update: May 1, 2008

Measles Outbreak Rises to 64 Cases, Most Since 2001

3 Women Suffer Kidney Failure After Derriere Injections

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle

Health Tip: Risk Factors for Gestational Diabetes

Friday, May 02, 2008

Diabetes Seems to Heighten Glaucoma Risk

9/11 Counselors at Risk for Secondary Trauma

New Targets Found That Stop Tumor Growth

Simple Steps Lead to Better Blood Pressure Control

'Virtual' Health Teams Boost Patient Care

Biomarker Spots Which Lesions Likely to Progress to Prostate Cancer

Younger Women Often Miss Signs of Heart Attack

Pregnancy and Work Can Work

Suffering of Heart Failure Similar to Cancer

Sleep Troubles Vary Between Alzheimer's Patients, Caregivers

Less Money Means More Hurting

Treating Stomach Infection Early Protects Against Cancer

Daily Aspirin May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Special Diet Can Ease Epileptic Seizures in Kids

Government Picks Up Health Tab of Uninsured Workers

Clinical Trials Update: May 2, 2008

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Healing Mentally After a Heart Attack

Health Tip: Activities for People With Alzheimer's

Saturday, May 03, 2008

10% of U.S. Kids Using Cough Medicine Every Week

Common Medications Could Cause Physical Impairment in the Elderly

Middle Class Uninsured Kids' Health Risk Almost as High as Poor Children's

Health Highlights

Sunday, May 04, 2008

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Monday, May 05, 2008

Breast-Feeding May Boost IQ

Ibuprofen Linked to Reduced Alzheimer's Risk

Adopted Children at Slightly Higher Mental Health Risk

Clinical Trials Update: May 5, 2008

Federal Health Plan for Children Still Leaves Needs Unmet

Ethnicity Plays Role in Parents' Treatment of Childhood Fever

One-Third of Parents Lack Facts About Child Development

Anti-Clotting Drug as Good as Aspirin at Stopping Second Stroke

Low-Income Moms Rarely Speak to Infants During TV/Video Time

Many Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV Vaccine

Botox Works on Muscle Disorders But Not Migraines

Malpractice Premiums, Rate of C-Sections Rise Together

Autistic Kids More Likely to Have Parents With Mental Illness

BRCA Mutations Don't Spot All High-Risk Women

Heart Hormone Elevated in Children Who Wet Bed

Protein May Trigger Colon Cancer

Unraveling the Link Between Genes and Environment

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Facts About Hay Fever

Health Tip: Is Your Baby in Pain?

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Researchers Find Lubricant Doesn't Hinder Fertility

Kidney Trouble Short-Lived in Most Liver Transplant Patients

Corticosteroids of Little Use Against Childhood Meningitis

Alcoholism Gender Gap Is Closing

Grapefruit Compound Inhibits Hepatitis C Virus

Noninvasive Procedures Show Promise for Esophageal Bleeding

Obesity-Related Inflammation Boosts Heart Risks

Doctors Discover Marker for Meconium Passage During Delivery

Many Ob-Gyn Textbooks Lack Good Info on Breast-Feeding

Many Teen Drivers Don't Think They're Inexperienced

Folic Acid Doesn't Help the Heart

Imaging Advances Map Brain Areas Affecting Mood

Costs Can Vary By $100 or More for Same Drugs

Clinical Trials Update: May 6, 2008

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Running Safely

Health Tip: X-Rays at the Dentist

Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Docs Issue Guideline on Screening for Osteoporosis in Men

Soccer's a Winner for Building Bone Health in Girls

Some Weight-Loss Drugs Might Disrupt Brain Growth in Kids

Cleaner Air May Threaten Amazon Rainforest

Quarter of Disabled Seniors Use Risky Medications

Gene Variation Linked to Neuroblastoma, a Childhood Cancer

Bipolar Disorder Might Be Overdiagnosed

Several Therapies Show Promise for Vascular Depression

Hunger Hormone Makes Food Look More Tasty

Virtual Reality Therapy May Help PTSD Patients

Electronic Pillbox Helps Seniors Stick to Drug Regimens

Researchers Publish Genome Sequence for Duck-Billed Platypus

Clinical Trials Update: May 7, 2008

High Blood Sugar Tied to Pregnancy Complications

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Foods That Can Aggravate Heartburn

Health Tip: Good Shoes Can Prevent Falls

Thursday, May 08, 2008

Computer Program Helps Drug Abusers Stay Clean

Breast Cancer Tends to Grow Faster in Younger Women

Mental Illness Costs U.S. Billions in Lost Earnings

Study Offers Clues to Link Between Arrhythmia, Sudden Death

Outside Workers Least Likely to Get Skin Exams

Secret to Treating Tinnitus in Vets May Be Unlocked in Zebrafish

Clinical Trials Update: May 8, 2008

Fairness Is a Hard-Wired Emotion

Arthritis Hits More Than Half of Diabetics

Fetal Gene May Contribute to Diabetes Risk

TV Coverage of Tragedies Often Lacks Prevention Messages

Stroke Survivors Walk Better With Human Help

Gene Variant Boosts Risk of Severe Diabetic Eye, Kidney Diseases

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Treating an Ulcer

Health Tip: Discussing Death With Children

Friday, May 09, 2008

Drug-Coated Stents Still Spark Debate

Training Student Leaders Cuts Peers' Smoking Rates

Young Adults Using Alcohol, Drugs for Better Sex

Flavonoids May Help Treat Alzheimer's

Acrylamide Raises Kidney Cancer Risk

Mood Disorders Put Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for PTSD

Steno 'Superbug' Genome Shows Extreme Drug Resistance

Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk

Fighting a Fungus That Thrives on Tomatoes

Demanding Jobs May Pay Cognitive Dividends in Retirement

Telemedicine a Cost-Effective Alternative to ER Visits

Group B Strep Down Among Newborns, Up Among Adults

New Class of Drugs Might Treat Many Conditions

Clinical Trials Update: May 9, 2008

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Coping With Alzheimer's

Health Tip: Signs of Depression

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Protective Eyewear Key to Sports Safety

Newer Prostate Cancer Treatment Similar to Traditional Surgery

Health Highlights

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Nasal Irrigation Can Help Fight Spring Allergies

Scoliosis: An Unnatural Curve

Health Highlights

Monday, May 12, 2008

Air Pollution Linked to Blood Clots in Legs

Gene May Be Key to Pregnancy Complication

Viagra May Protect Hearts of Some Muscular Dystrophy Patients

Multiple Sclerosis Affects Children's Cognitive Skills

Drugs Alone Don't Lower Heart Disease Risks for Overweight Americans

Celebrex, Naproxen Won't Prevent Mental Decline

Problem Gambling Common Among Young Adults

High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Associated With Eye Disease

Electrode Placement Key to Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Patients

Decoding Muscle Stem Cell Development

New MRI Technique Detects Subtle Brain Injuries

High Blood Pressure Still Slipping Past Doctors

Drugs for Restless Legs Syndrome Have Downsides

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Using Hair Dyes

Health Tip: Baby's Transition From Liquid Diet

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Women Who Quit Smoking Lower Heart Risks Quickly

No Link Between Coarse Air Pollution, Hospitalizations

Therapy Yields Promise for Fatal Neurological Condition

DNA Fingerprinting Could ID Viable Embryos

Doctors Can Help Lower Hospital Costs

Beta Blockers Raise Stroke, Death Risk After Surgery

High-Tech Imaging No Better for Diagnosing Head/Neck Cancers

Marijuana Use May Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke

Black Rectal Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Chemo, Radiation

Breast-feeding Might Shield Women From Rheumatoid Arthritis

Quality Lags at Safety-Net Hospitals

Familial Breast Cancer Risk Lasts a Lifetime for Sisters

Clinical Trials Update: May 13, 2008

Coupled With Mammography, Ultrasound Finds More Breast Cancers

Blood-Thinner No Help for Dialysis Treatment

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Reducing Rosacea

Health Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Waterpipe Smoking in Colleges Could Become Public Health Problem

HPV Tied to Better Tongue, Tonsil Cancer Outcomes

Clot-Busting Treatment Improves Bleeding Stroke Outcomes

Heart Disease Starts Early in Life

Aspirin at Bedtime Lowers Blood Pressure

Study Supports Popular HIV Drug Regimen

Danger From Heart Surgery Drug Confirmed

Clinical Trials Update: May 14, 2008

Migraine Medications May Cause 'Serotonin Syndrome'

Excess Drinking Boosts Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Common Drug Eases Leg Pain From Walking

Pollution Particles Impair Blood Vessel Function

Biomarkers Predict Heart Deaths

Music Hath Charms to Calm Hypertension

Death Gap Widens Between Educated and Those Not

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Harmful Chemicals in Your Home

Health Tip: Facts About Fleas

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Statins May Help Older Women Control Irregular Heartbeat

Hot Flashes Reduced by Neck Injection

Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema

Genes Play Part in Prostate Cancer Among Races

Stroke Patients at High Risk for Falls

Lowering Dietary Fat May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer

Embryonic Pathways Induce Stem Cell Traits

Weight-Loss Aids Bought on Internet Might Harm Your Heart

Heart Device Recipients Often Not Aware of Recalls

Chemo for Mesothelioma Offers Limited Survival Benefits

Clinical Trials Update: May 15, 2008

CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine for Those Over 60

New Guidelines Issued for Implanted Heart Devices

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Keeping the Caregiver Healthy

Health Tip: Traveling During Pregnancy

Friday, May 16, 2008

Vitamin D Use Linked to Lower Mortality in Kidney Patients

New Therapy Kills Human Leukemia Cells in Mice

Drug Works Well for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis

Gene Signature May Predict Recurrence of Lung Cancer

Islet Cell Transplants Aid Type 1 Diabetics

Blood Test Helps Docs Assess Breast Cancer Treatment

Mastectomies on the Increase

Clinical Trials Update: May 16, 2008

Not All Colon Cancer Patients Need Chemotherapy: Study

Outcomes Similar for Laparoscopic, Open Colon Cancer Surgeries

Low Levels of Vitamin D Spell Trouble for Breast Cancer Patients

Partnerships Effective Communicators of Cancer Advances

Childhood Cancer Survivors Prone to Early Heart Trouble

Study Details Look at Immune Cells in Type 1 Diabetes

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Poison Ivy Rash

Health Tip: Preparing Your Pet for Baby

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Low Vitamin D Tied to Depression in Older Adults

FDA Panel Considers Toll-Free Number for TV Drug Ads

Sen. Edward Kennedy Hospitalized After Seizure

Cheaper Earrings More Likely to Contain Nickel

Health Highlights

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Mom's Stress in Pregnancy May Up Baby's Asthma and Allergy Risk

Replacement Bladder Grown From Body's Own Cells

New Technology Speeds GI Disease Diagnosis

New Surgical Technology Holds Promise of Painless, Scarless Procedures

Depression, PTSD Common Among Lung Transplant Patient Caregivers

Study Finds Gender Disparity in Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Prostate Cancer Vaccine Looks Promising in Early Trial

Air Travel Taxes Hearts of People With Sleep Apnea

Health Highlights

Monday, May 19, 2008

Erectile Dysfunction a Strong Harbinger of Heart Trouble

Cosmetic Skin Fillers May Cause Delayed Side Effects

U.S. Turns Spotlight on Medicine's Most Puzzling Cases

Minneapolis Tops List of Heart-Friendly Cities for Women

Protein Helps ID Thyroid Cancer Nodules

Advances Aid Treatment, Diagnosis of Celiac Disease

Firefighters May Face Higher Risk of Bladder Cancer

Kidney Cancers More Likely to Be Diagnosed Early

Blood Test for Early Lung Cancer Shows Promise

Silver-Coated Endotracheal Tubes Cut Down on Infections

Clinical Trials Update: May 19, 2008

Many Diabetics Don't Get Necessary Blood Pressure Treatment

Radiation for Prostate Cancer Raises Risk of Other Cancers

Sleep Disorders Put Stroke, Blood Pressure Patients at Risk

Health Highlights

Health Tip: If Your Child is Having Surgery

Health Tip: What Your Bones Need

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Sorafenib Shows Promise for Heart-Lung Disease

Smallpox Drug May Protect Against Common Cold

Educational Drive Cut Death Rate From Sepsis

Sleep-Deprived Brains Show Lapse in Visual Processing

Hormone Therapy Safe, Effective for Women Entering Menopause

Oxidized LDL Cholesterol Linked to Metabolic Syndrome

Repeat Colonoscopies Underused in High-Risk Patients

Teen Blood Donors More Prone to Complications

Ventilator Relieves Lung Cancer Pain in Final Hours

More Dialysis Not Better in Acute Kidney Injury

Clinical Trials Update: May 20, 2008

Radiation Improves Survival for Advanced Prostate Cancer

Ted Kennedy Has a Brain Tumor

Gene Therapy May Treat Erectile Dysfunction

Black Men Less Likely to Choose Elective Stomach Aorta Surgery

New Latent TB Drug Saves Lives, Money

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Walking for Exercise

Health Tip: Prevent Ingrown Toenails

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Combo Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Boosts Survival in Diabetics

Surgical Outcomes Depend on a Host of Variables

Beer Drinking May Speed Pancreatic Cancer Onset

Day of Admission Dictates Length of Stay for Heart Failure

Mixed Results for Anti-Clotting Drugs in Heart Attacks

Smokers Quit in Droves, Not Isolation

Metabolic Syndrome Foretells Diabetes in Elderly

Childhood Asthma, Allergies Traced to Womb

Vulnerability to Shingles May Hinge on Family

Some Iraq War Vets Suffer Breathing Problems

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Dry Dog Food

Simple Case Management Cuts Pulmonary Disease Admissions

Sleep Apnea Linked to Heart Risks in Children

Clinical Trials Update: May 21, 2008

Ted Kennedy Released From Hospital

Two Drugs for Heart Failure Show Mixed Results

ICU Docs Less Likely to Discuss End-of-Life Issues With Blacks

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Heart-Healthy Diet Should Start in Infancy

Health Tip: Soothing a Child's Sunburn

Thursday, May 22, 2008

'Net, Video Tools Successful in Lung Disease Management

Lung Trouble Associated With Sickle Cell in Kids

Green Tea May Help Brain Cope With Sleep Disorders

9/11 Workers Face Chronic Mental Impairment

U.S. Web Site Helps Consumers Compare Hospitals

Probiotics Help Adult Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery

CARDIA Studies Open Window on Heart, Lung Diseases

Home Blood-Pressure Monitoring Recommended

'Food Clock' May Override Master Sleep Clock in Times of Duress

Lowering Cholesterol May Also Lower Prostate Cancer Risk

Cholesterol Test Spots When HRT Raises Heart Risks

Coxsackievirus Infections Spiked in 2007: CDC

Clinical Trials Update: May 22, 2008

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Listen to Your Child's Breathing

Health Tip: Keeping Off the Weight

Friday, May 23, 2008

New Hope for Liver Diseases

Carbon Monoxide May Help Bypass Surgery Patients

Sea Buckthorn Leaves May Hold Benefit for the Liver

Patients Pleased With Laparoscopic GERD Surgery

Genetic Variation May Explain Preferences for Sugar

Asthma Associated With Suicidal Thoughts, Attempts

Obese Patients at Greater Infection Risk After Hip Replacement

Kids Think Glasses Make Others Look Smart, Honest

Lifestyle Changes Can Keep Diabetes at Bay for 14 Years

Patch Form of HRT Poses Less Clotting Risks Than Pill Does

Drug for Deadly Lung Disease Shows Promise

Light Alcohol Consumption May Help Bones

New Antioxidant Drug Shows Promise Against Diabetes

Basketball Star Details His Struggle With Gout

Clinical Trials Update: May 23, 2008

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Talk to Loved Ones About Your Alzheimer's

Health Tip: Common Triggers for Allergy and Asthma

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Drowsy Drivers Make Holiday Weekend Among the Most Dangerous

Health Highlights

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Just Like Skin, Eyes Can 'Burn' in Strong Sun

Health Highlights

Monday, May 26, 2008

Don't Leave Diet Out to Lunch on Vacation

Cane Use May Cut Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis

Laser Therapy a New Option for Vocal-Cord Cancers

Know the Warning Signs of Stroke

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Water Safety

Health Tip: Taming a Sweet Tooth

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Best Treatment for Vertigo Is Easiest One

Men With Low Testosterone Not Receiving Treatment

New Calcium Measure Better Predictor of Heart Risks

Vitamin D Status Not Associated With Lower Prostate Risk

Paclitaxel Plus Chemo Improves Outcomes in Early Breast Cancer

Gum Disease Might Boost Cancer Risk

Antipsychotics Dangerous for Elderly With Dementia

Common Genetic Variant Tied to Lung Cancer Risk

Spending Doesn't Improve Patients' Perception of Care

Dialysis Catheter Placement Makes Little Difference in Infection Risk

Many With Heart Disease Don't Know Signs of Heart Attack

Enriched Cocoa Improves Blood Flow in Diabetics

Cancer Patients Should Steer Clear of Antioxidants

Clinical Trials Update: May 27, 2008

Antidepressants May Prevent Depression After Stroke

Childhood Obesity May Be Leveling Off

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Exposure to Secondhand Smoke

Health Tip: Get Your Child Back to Bed

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Study IDs Gene for Late-Onset Alzheimer's

Lead Exposure in Childhood Linked to Criminal Behavior Later

Ibuprofen No Better at Reducing Alzheimer's Risk

Gut Bacteria Fights Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Adults With ADHD Lose 3 Weeks Worth of Work Annually

States' Scorecard Finds Big Differences in Kids' Health Care

Two Drugs Show Promise Against Severe Constipation

C-Sections Explain Jump in U.S. Preemie Births

Clinical Trials Update: May 28, 2008

TV Commercials Color Gender Choices for Careers

Scientists Break Into HIV 'Hideout'

New Compound Slows HIV Replication

FDA Proposes New Drug Labels for Pregnant Women

Brain May Ignore Bladder Signals, Causing Bedwetting

Secondhand Smoke Leaves Kids Prone to Severe Infections

Air Bags-Seat Belts Cut Injuries, Deaths, Costs

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy

Health Tip: Take a Short Nap

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Daily Glass of Wine Cut Risk of Fatty Liver Disease

Clinical Guideline Backs Food, Drink During Labor

Seizures Likely Sign of Brain Injury After Stroke

Anti-Rejection Drug May Boost Diabetes in Kidney Transplant Patients

Knee Injuries Main Cause of HS Sports Surgeries

Researchers Develop Stem Line With Sickle Cell Mutation

Type of Tomato Product Determines Power Against Prostate Cancer

Initiative Links Celebrities to Cancer Research

Monkey Controls Robotic Arm With Brain

Active Social Life Helps Keep Aging Mind Sharp

Clinical Trials Update: May 29, 2008

Certain Tests in ERs Raise Cancer Risk for Some

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Giving Your Child Medicine

Health Tip: Dealing With Exercise-Induced Asthma

Friday, May 30, 2008

Injury Patterns Similar for 'Circus' Artists, Elite Athletes

Football Can Shrink Players

Genetic Disorder Drug Helps Reverse Heart Muscle Enlargement

Dermatologists Release Psoriasis Care Guidelines

Panel Calls for Better Diabetes Screening

Green Tea Antioxidant May Help Prevent Alzheimer's

Mediterranean Diet May Ward Off Type 2 Diabetes

Bacterial Infection May Boost SIDS Risk

Clinical Trials Update: May 30, 2008

Ozone-Depleting Inhalers Being Phased Out

Rotigotine Skin Patch May Ease Restless Legs Symptoms

More Young People Going Without Health Insurance

Some Fats Deserve Change of Heart

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Diet for People With Alzheimer's

Health Tip: Living With a Pacemaker

Saturday, May 31, 2008

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