Daily Health News
09/03/2010
- Lead Exposure May Delay Puberty in Girls
Occurred even at blood levels below those recommended for treatment, NIH found - Pedestrian Death By Car More Likely Among Uninsured, Minorities
Blacks, Hispanics also more likely to be hit by a vehicle, study shows - Mouse Study May Help Explain Fish Oil's Benefits
Giving rodents omega-3 fatty acids helped counteract inflammation that can lead to diabetes - Exposure to Violence May Aggravate Asthma, Study Finds
Researchers link stress of inner-city life to increased hospitalizations - Lower Risk of Surgery Than Thought for Kids With Crohn's
More study needed on early treatments to alter the course of the bowel disease, researchers say - Life's Key Moments Occur Within Relationships, Study Finds
Personal highs, lows less important than events shared with others, researchers say - Sickle Cell Kids at Greater Risk of 'Swine Flu' Complications
Findings highlight need to vaccinate against H1N1, seasonal flu, researchers say - Talks With Plastic Surgeon Urged Before Mastectomy
Where woman goes for treatment may influence breast reconstruction decision, study suggests - Infants May Display Subtle Autism Signs at 6 Months: Study
Infrequent gazing at others without prompting may be a tip-off, researchers say - Room Air Sometimes as Good as Oxygen Therapy: Study
Comparison found no significant difference in breathlessness levels among terminally ill - Former Egg Farm Employees Say Their Complaints Were Ignored: Report
U.S. Agriculture Department spokesman said inspectors don't recall anyone raising concerns - Safety Top Concern of U.S. Workers, Surveys Show
Issue gets too little media attention, spokesmen say - Disease May Be Only a Plane Ride Away
Without vigilant adherence to childhood immunizations, outbreaks could return, experts say - Unvaccinated Teen's Life Forever Changed
Mother says trauma could have been avoided if vaccine had been available - Health Highlights: Sept. 3, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 3, 2010
- As Hurricane Earl Hits East Coast, Residents Urged to Brace Themselves
Feds advise shoring up homes, storing water and food, and monitoring radio, TV - Study Contends Pot Isn't a Major 'Gateway Drug'
Researchers say ethnicity, stress, unemployment are stronger predictors of hard drug use - Bedbug Nation: Critters Make a Comeback
'Hitchhiking' with human travelers, they're spurring anxiety across the United States - Health Tip: Breast-Feeding Benefits Baby
It's been linked to fewer health problems - Health Tip: Heart Arrhythmia May Have Symptoms
Here are possible warning signs - 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
09/02/2010
- 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 - Proximity Affects Influence of Online 'Health Buddies'
Study finds long-distance friends less likely to sway behavior than close-knit social networks - Most Study Volunteers Seem Willing to Share Genetic Data
But they want to be asked before info enters a national database, study finds - Health Care Reform Helps Small Businesses Offer Coverage: Report
Tax credits, new options will leave more employees insured, Commonwealth Fund study says - East Coast Residents Should Prepare for Hurricane Earl: FEMA
Feds advise shoring up homes, storing water and food, and monitoring radio, TV - Prescription Drug Use Rising in U.S., CDC Reports
Statins, asthma meds, antidepressants and stimulants top the list - 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 - Double-Dose Plavix Benefits Certain Patients, Study Finds
And higher-dose aspirin is no more effective than low dose, researchers say - 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 - 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 - 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 - Lung Damage From Secondhand Smoke Observed in Rats
Findings may aid efforts to develop new ways to treat respiratory diseases in people, researchers say - To Not Sleep, Perchance to Shorten Your Life
Study finds insomniac men were more likely to die earlier - Elective Surgery Patients Often Report Poor Recovery
1 year after procedure, 17% have more pain and 24% have less vitality than before, study finds - 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: When Something's Stuck in Your Eye
Take care not to scratch the cornea - Health Tip: Don't Drive After Drinking
Suggestions for getting home safely
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 - Can Fruits, Veggies Help Ward Off Lung Cancer?
The wider the variety consumed by smokers, the greater the benefit, study suggests - 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 - Health Highlights: Aug. 31, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 31, 2010
- Health Tip: Spot Symptoms of Ringworm
Warning signs of the fungal infection - In Triathletes, Heart Adapts for Efficiency, Scans Show
Combining endurance and resistance training best for optimal cardiac health, study suggests - Health Tip: Signs That People With Dementia Shouldn't Drive
Who may be at risk for driving badly - 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 - 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 - Stent Implantation Linked to Blood Clot Risk in Black Patients
Race was strongest predictor of clotting after one month, study found - 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 - Smoked Marijuana May Ease Chronic Nerve Pain
Trial showed modest benefit for patients with neuropathy, but side effects might be problem - Friends Don't Let Friends Have Risky Sex After Drinking
College students say they use communication strategies to ensure safety of female friends - Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 30, 2010
- Health Highlights: Aug. 30, 2010
- Concussion Rates Soar Among Younger Kids
Pediatrician group issues new guidelines for sport-related head injuries - Clues to Heart Attack, Stroke Risk From Fat-Filled Artery
Prior history of blood flow problems, diabetes, narrowed arteries raises odds, study finds - Pediatric Group Issues New Flu Shot Guidelines
Kids between 6 months and 9 years may need a double dose, depending on vaccine history - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
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