Daily Health News
03/09/2010
- As You Age, Better Health Means Better Sex
Association held true for people well into their 80s, study found - Psychotherapy Can Help People With Lupus Cope
After 10 sessions, anxiety, depression and stress lessened, researchers say - Do Liberals, Atheists Have Higher IQs?
Study links intelligence test scores with key beliefs and male monogamy - Botox Approved for Spasticity in Stroke Victims
A common aftereffect of stroke - Recession May Mean Fewer Nips & Tucks
Breast augmentation, Botox still popular, but plastics surgeons' group cites 2% decline - Kids Who Get Flu Shots Protect the Unvaccinated
Inoculating children can prevent influenza from spreading, experts say - Kidney Donors Go On to Lead Long, Healthy Lives
Study of more than 80,000 who gave one up shows procedure carries few risks - Most Drug Studies Don't Help Docs Pick Best Treatment
The problem? Available meds ignored in favor of drugs in the pipeline, review finds - Doctor's Specialty Often Steers Prostate Cancer Care
Therapy choice is influenced by physicians' preferences, research suggests - Genetic Variant Raises Lung Cancer Risk
It doesn't matter whether you smoke a little or a lot, study finds - Obese Colon Cancer Survivors Face Poorer Prognosis
Study found chances of recurrence, death higher than among normal-weight patients - Survey May Help Docs Diagnose Mood Disorders
It identified anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder in most cases, study finds - Shift Work Can Put a Crimp on Sleep
If changing jobs isn't an option, modifying behavior may help, expert says - Health Highlights: March 9, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: March 9, 2010
- Alzheimer's 'Epidemic' Hitting Minorities Hardest
Blacks, Hispanics at much higher risk for the illness, which carries huge price tag, report finds - Cost of Junk Food May Influence Consumption
People were less likely to buy pizza, soda when the price went up, study found - Health Tip: Don't Drive Distracted
Pay attention behind the wheel - Health Tip: Are You at Greater Risk of Pneumonia?
Things that can make you more susceptible
03/08/2010
- Blacks, Hispanics With Heart Failure Less Likely to Use Hospice
Despite increase in services, racial disparities persist, study finds - Study Looks At Cost-Effectiveness of ECG in Hyperactive Kids
Analysis compared three strategies for preventing sudden cardiac death from stimulant medication - Sudden Protein Intake Harmful for Some Hospitalized Patients
Syndrome affects those given dietary supplements after not eating for a while, study finds - Diet, Exercise Can Improve Thinking
Study finds benefits for the mind, not just the body - Bleeding Alert Sounded for Stroke Drugs
Medication combination raises risk 10-fold, small study finds - Waiting Safe for Some at Risk of Glaucoma
Doctors can postpone treatment in low-risk patients, study finds - Stroke Risk Runs in the Family
Study found if parent had brain attack by 65, chances of same quadrupled for their children - Supermarket Display May Make Spinach Even Healthier
Clear container, fluorescent lights boost vitamin levels, researchers find - Proteins May Predict Spread of Colon Cancer
Discovery could lead to blood test that would aid prevention efforts, scientist says - Light Drinking Might Help Keep Women Slim
Those who abstain tend to gain the most, study finds, though reasons are unclear - Teamwork Unlikely to Improve Cholesterol Levels
Doctor/pharmacist collaboration made little difference in patient health, study found - Health Highlights: March 8, 2010
- Sleepless Nights Plague America
People of all races say lack of shuteye affects their work, even sex lives - 1 in 5 At-Risk U.S. Babies Doesn't Get Hepatitis B Vaccine
Researchers urge hospitals to vaccinate all children - Sunlight May Help Protect Men From Kidney Cancer
But no such link was seen for women, researchers say - Breast Cancer Patients Often Confused by Genomic Testing
Doctors should do more to explain test results, researchers find - Health Tip: Dress Your Salad for Success
Suggestions for healthier fare - Health Tip: Shovel Snow Safely
Physician group suggests how - Processed Meat May Harm the Heart
Salt and preservatives may be the culprits, researchers suggest - Breast-Feeding Helps Mom Stay Slimmer Later in Life
Whether benefit actually stems from overall healthier lifestyle remains unclear - Increasing Soda Consumption Fuels Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease
Finding suggests new health policies could make a dent in the problem, researcher says - HIV Hides Out in Bone Marrow Cells
Another secret stash of the virus makes it that much harder to eliminate, scientists say
03/07/2010
- Gene Variant May Help Some Overcome Adversity
It appears to disconnect the link between stress and death risk, researchers say
03/06/2010
- Electromagnetic Pulses May Stem Arthritic Knee Pain
New device could improve life quality without side effects, expert says - Protect Your Baby's Smile
Follow these tips to prevent early tooth decay, damage
03/05/2010
- Blacks Less Likely to Abuse Alcohol
But they're more likely to binge drink during pregnancy, researchers find - Grinding Teeth at Night May Be a Sign of Daytime Stress
Those who do it appear to have difficulty coping in a positive way, researchers say - More Info Needed on Problems With Insulin Pumps
Not clear if troubles stem from the devices or patient error, FDA panel says - Alcohol Influences How Memorable Trauma Might Be
Flashbacks less likely among those who drink the most, study finds - Identifying Older Drivers at Risk of Crashes
Occupational therapists may be of help, researchers say - Prion Disease in Mice May Help Advance Alzheimer's Research
Study uncovers new form of infectious brain illness - Can You Talk Your Way to Happy?
Meaningful conversations more fulfilling than small talk, researchers find - Freezing Technique May Stop Breast Cancer
Rapid cryoablation kept cancer from spreading in mice, researchers say - Treating Gum Disease May Thwart Preterm Births
Fewer women who had successful periodontal treatment gave birth early, study finds - Bans on Same-Sex Marriage May Affect Mental Health
Where voters prohibited gays from marrying, psychiatric disorders escalated, researchers find - Anti-Drinking Ads That Engender Guilt May Not Work
Unintended effect can lead to more, not less, use, study finds - Clinical Trials Update: March 5, 2010
- Health Tip: Symptoms That May Indicate a Urinary Tract Infection
When to head to the doctor - Health Tip: What's Lactose Intolerance?
And who's at greater risk - Certain Bone Drugs May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Benefit from Fosamax, Boniva, Zometa does not apply to obese women, however - New Prostate Cancer Guidelines Aim to Empower the Patient
Diagnostic test not infallible, can lead to unneeded treatments with unwanted side effects - Salmonella Scare Prompts Wide Product Recall
FDA spots bacteria in common food additive; no illnesses yet reported - Air Travel Could Raise Risk for Heartbeat Irregularities
Older people with heart disease most susceptible to potential problems, small study suggests - Years of Exposure to Traffic Pollution Raises Blood Pressure
Findings may explain link between breathing in dirty air and heart problems
03/04/2010
- As Temperatures Rise, So Do Cocaine Deaths
N.Y. study finds that weather warmer than 75 degrees poses added risks - Hearts of Hospice Patients Being Needlessly Shocked
Researchers say defibrillators can be turned off on admission - Pre-Diagnosis Diet Linked to Ovarian Cancer Survival
Food choices in years prior to illness may extend or shorten life, study finds - Gut Bacteria May Spur Obesity, Research Suggests
Scientists transferred germs that increased appetite from one mouse to another - Gene Sequencing Yields Picture of Human Gut
Researchers identify 160 different species of bacteria - Heartburn Drug Kapidex Renamed to Dexilant
FDA approves name change to avoid confusion with other drugs - Vaccine for Asbestos-Related Cancer Looks Safe
In tests, novel immunotherapy appears to combat mesothelioma tumors - People With Asthma More Likely to Be Depressed
Study finds rates of psychological distress twice as high in those with airway disease - Shoulder Dislocations a Sports Hazard
Young men most at risk, but elderly women are too, study finds - Clinical Trials Update: March 4, 2010
- Health Highlights: March 4, 2010
- As Pro Baseball Players Get Bigger, So Do Their Health Risks: Study
But N.Y. Mets team doctor disputes finding, saying better training, diet fueling the increase - New Hope for Migraine Patients
Hand-held device for home use may benefit those with aura, researchers say - Airway Injury Plaguing 9/11 First Responders
NYC firefighters more likely to suffer from asthma, study finds - Radiation Most Effective Soon After Breast Cancer Surgery
Analysis finds greater risk of recurrence in those who delay it - Health Tip: Help Prevent Indigestion
Suggestions to ward off a sour stomach - Health Tip: Storing Breast Milk
How to do it safely - Whole Grains Take a Bite Out of Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Simply selecting brown rice over white also makes a difference, researchers say - Potassium-Rich Foods Do a Heart Good
And another study confirms power of raw fruits, vegetables to protect against stroke - Chocolate May Make Some Strokes Less Likely
Lack of benefit for heart disease, most common stroke is puzzling, expert says - New Drugs, Approaches Offer Hope Against Prostate Cancer
Experimental medicine shows promise, new test might cut unnecessary biopsies, researchers say
03/03/2010
- Newer Blood Test Predicts Diabetes, Heart Disease
A1C outperforms fasting glucose in predicting heart disease and stroke risk, study finds - People Still Trust Their Doctors Rather Than the Internet
They'll go online first, but turn to physicians for final decisions, survey shows - Oldest Epilepsy Drug Best for Children
In landmark trial, it beat two newer meds for treating seizures, with fewer side effects - Glaucoma Begins in Mid-Brain, Not in Eye, Research Shows
Animal study shows degeneration occurring in reverse order than commonly believed - A Cheek Swab to Choose Your Diet Plan?
DNA test may be able to tell which diet would work best for you, study suggests - You Can't Exercise Away TV's Toll on the Heart
Heavy screen time in youth means trouble by mid-40s, despite activity levels, study finds - New Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Unveiled
American Cancer Society now suggests those with PSA of less than 2.5 be tested every two years - Dental Problems Could Point to Meth Use
The more severe the addiction, the greater the decay, study finds - Health Highlights: March 3, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: March 3, 2010
- Food-borne Illnesses in U.S. Cost $152B Annually
Report urges Congress to pass vigorous food-safety legislation - High Hormone Level Linked to Cancer Death in Older Men
More study needed to see if IGF-1 readings can predict risk - Health Tip: If You Have Nasal Congestion
Here are suggestions for easing the stuffiness - Health Tip: Why You May Need an MRI
And what it can detect - Workplace Wellness Programs Work
Employees who used them lost weight, lowered heart disease risk, study finds - Fitness May Boost Kids' Grades
Study finds link between physical health and academic test scores - Coffee Is Generally Heart-Friendly
But it may be linked to a slight rise in high blood pressure, researchers say
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