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October 2008
- Friday, October 10:Return to top
- NIH Scientists Discover Crucial Control in Long-Lasting Immunity
(National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- NIH Scientists Discover Crucial Control in Long-Lasting Immunity
- Thursday, October 9:Return to top
- Bone Fracture Ups Risk of Male Breast Cancer (Reuters Health)
- Brain Rewires Itself After Hand Transplant (HealthDay)
- Cocaine Addicts' Brains Predisposed to Abuse (Reuters Health)
- Doctors' Groups Collaborate on Care for Heart Patients (HealthDay)
- Drug Sorafenib Improves Kidney Cancer Outcomes (HealthDay)
- Ginkgo Prevented Stroke Damage in Mice (HealthDay)
- Low Testosterone a Problem in Young Diabetic Men (Reuters Health)
- Mental Barriers Block Obese Women from Exercise (HealthDay)
- Nation's Teen Vaccination Coverage Increasing, but below 2010 Goals (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- New Data Resource to Advance Computer-Aided Drug Design (National Institute of General Medical Sciences)
- NSAIDs Might Lower Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Obesity Tied to Early Heart Attack (Reuters Health)
- Parents' Beliefs Impact Kids' Asthma Control (Reuters Health)
- People with Social Phobia Have Different Self-Image (HealthDay)
- Poor Sleep May Impact Elders' Physical Abilities (Reuters Health)
- Rap Music Gets Kids to Spot Stroke and Call 911 (Reuters Health)
- Some Arteries Opened Safely Without Heparin (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, October 8:Return to top
- A Little Exercise Goes Along Way for Severely Obese (Reuters Health)
- Abdominal Obesity Raises Dementia Risk Years Later (Reuters Health)
- Annual Report Targets Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Blacks at Higher Risk for Brain Lesions Causing Stroke (HealthDay)
- CDC Signs North American Rabies Management Plan (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Cell Protein Suppresses Pain Better Than Morphine (HealthDay)
- Children As Young As 4 Can Develop OCD (HealthDay)
- Chronic Lung Disease Common in Older Adults (Reuters Health)
- Eating Dark Chocolate May Keep Heart Healthy (Reuters Health)
- Elephantiasis Elimination Program on Track (Reuters Health)
- Family Income Impacts Children's Health (HealthDay)
- Gene Mutation Tied to Transplant Rejection in Kids (Reuters Health)
- New Advances Could Battle Cancer Cell by Cell (HealthDay)
- New Vaccine May Help Type 1 Diabetics in Future (HealthDay)
- Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollution May Harm Lungs (Reuters Health)
- Researchers Create Embryonic-Like Stem Cells from Human Testes (HealthDay)
- Scientists Decode Genome of Parasite that Causes Relapsing Malaria (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- St. John's Wort Curbs Symptoms of Depression (Reuters Health)
- Statement of Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director, NIAID, on National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- Tuesday, October 7:Return to top
- Doctors Know Little About Consumer-Directed Health Plans (HealthDay)
- Drug Companies Say No Cold Meds for Kids Under 4 (HealthDay)
- Early Bipolar Disorder Often Persists to Adulthood (Reuters Health)
- Early Mobility Best for ICU Patients (HealthDay)
- Eating Disorder Risk May Be High in Diabetic Girls (Reuters Health)
- End-of-Life Talk Has Cascading Benefits (Reuters Health)
- Fatty Acid in Olive Oil Wards off Hunger (HealthDay)
- FDA and PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative Announce Research Collaboration (Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA Approves Use of Temporary Pump to Assist Heart's Right Side (Food and Drug Administration)
- Food Fears Prompt Moms to Supplement Child's Diet (Reuters Health)
- For Some Animals, There's No Place at Home (HealthDay)
- Genes Give Clues to Age-Linked Eye Trouble (HealthDay)
- HHS Announces Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (Dept. of Health and Human Services)
- Nicotine Gum Has Benefits in Pregnant Smokers (Reuters Health)
- Patients in Minimally Conscious State May Still Feel Pain (HealthDay)
- Prostate Meds Not Tied to Increased Hip Fracture Risk (HealthDay)
- Radio-Frequency Tags Cut Specimen Bottle Errors (HealthDay)
- Reading May Help Obese Kids Lose Weight (Reuters Health)
- Role of Circumcision in Reducing HIV Risk Still Unclear (HealthDay)
- Simpler Test May Be Best for Diagnosing Blood Clots in Leg (HealthDay)
- Smoke-Exposed Kids Show Nicotine Dependence Signs (Reuters Health)
- Study Suggests Red Wine May Protect Against Lung Cancer (HealthDay)
- Tamoxifen Speeds Diagnosis of ER-Negative Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
- Task Force Finds Several Methods Equally Effective for Colorectal Cancer Screening (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- Vitamin D Deficiency Makes Bowel Disease Worse (Reuters Health)
- Monday, October 6:Return to top
- ADHD Stimulant Meds Cut Young Girls' Drug Abuse Risk (HealthDay)
- Anti-Cancer Drug Prevents, Reverses Cardiovascular Damage in Mouse Model of Premature Aging Disorder (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Human Genome Research Institute)
- Bedroom Fan Cuts SIDS Risk by 72% (HealthDay)
- Breast Cancer Awareness (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Bullying Starts Early and Escalates for Some Kids (Reuters Health)
- Cook Frozen Chicken Entrees Properly, USDA Urges (Reuters Health)
- FDA Detects Melamine Contamination in Flavored Drink (Food and Drug Administration)
- Fire Prevention Week 2008 - Prevent Home Fires (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Free Prescription Drug Samples Pose Risk to Kids (HealthDay)
- Genes May Explain Racial Disparities in Asthma (Reuters Health)
- Hospital Fixes Cut Opiate Errors in Kids (HealthDay)
- Just One Exercise Session Speeds Fat Metabolism (Reuters Health)
- Kids' Flu Shot Largely Ineffective over Past Few Years (HealthDay)
- Microwaves Pose Burn Injury Risk to Small Children (Reuters Health)
- New Down Syndrome Test Safer Than Amniocentesis (Reuters Health)
- New Test Detects Rare Leukemia More Quickly (HealthDay)
- NIH Launches New Web Site for Parents on Medical Research Studies for Children (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Center for Research Resources)
- NIH Scientists Identify Link between Brain Systems Implicated in Schizophrenia (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
- Obesity, Insulin Level Impact Prostate Cancer Survival (HealthDay)
- Occasional Forgetfulness Tied to Loss of Brain Volume (HealthDay)
- Parental Doubts over Childhood Vaccines Common (Reuters Health)
- Pediatricians Would Admit Error Only Half the Time (HealthDay)
- Physical Activity Good for the Body and Mind (Reuters Health)
- Pneumonia Vaccine Lowers Chances of Heart Attack (HealthDay)
- Teens May Be Missing Out on Needed Vaccines (HealthDay)
- Vending Machines Found in Most Middle Schools (HealthDay)
- Sunday, October 5:Return to top
- Form Identifies Spinal Patients Likely to Stick with Therapy (HealthDay)
- Scientists Identify Gene Variant Involved in Isolated Cleft Lip (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
- Spiriva Safe, Effective for COPD Patients (HealthDay)
- Friday, October 3:Return to top
- Diabetes Not Linked with Prostate Cancer Death (Reuters Health)
- Effect of Glucosamine and/or Chondroitin Sulfate on the Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis (Arthritis Foundation) - Links to PDF
- Exercise Soon After Stroke May Boost Outlook (Reuters Health)
- Extended Work Absences May Signal Risk of Death (HealthDay)
- FDA Issues Interim Safety and Risk Assessment of Melamine and Melamine-Related Compounds in Food (Food and Drug Administration)
- Gradual Exercise Best After Joint Replacement (HealthDay)
- Heart Failure More Subtle, Deadlier in Arthritis (Reuters Health)
- NIH's National Children's Study Enters Next Phase (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
- Protein in Spinal Fluid May Contribute to Multiple Sclerosis (HealthDay)
- Saliva Proteins May Help Spot Oral Cancer (HealthDay)
- Stomach 'Bug' May Lead to Inflammatory Bowel Woes (Reuters Health)
- Study Questions Guidelines on Immunizations (HealthDay)
- Teens Face Workplace Hazards without Protection (Reuters Health)
- Teens' Faculties Not Harmed by Low Blood Sugar (Reuters Health)
- Urine Samples Could Reveal Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Vision Test for Young Children Called Unreliable (HealthDay)
- Thursday, October 2:Return to top
- Blood Pressure Drug Combo Cuts Deaths in Elderly (Reuters Health)
- Body Fat, Muscle Distribution Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis Disability (HealthDay)
- DNA of Good Bacteria Drives Intestinal Response to Infection (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- FDA Wants More Time to Study Cold Meds for Kids (HealthDay)
- HIV Prevalence in U.S. Tops 1 Million (Reuters Health)
- Inner City Docs Not Following Asthma Guidelines (Reuters Health)
- It's Time to Get Smart about the Use of Antibiotics (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Kids Who Wheeze with Rhinovirus at Higher Asthma Risk (HealthDay)
- Many Docs Don't Tell Pregnant Smokers to Quit (Reuters Health)
- Mediterranean Diet May Protect Kids from Asthma (Reuters Health)
- Millisecond Brain Signals Predict Response to Fast-Acting Antidepressant (National Institute of Mental Health)
- Minorities with Disabilities Report Poorer Health (HealthDay)
- National Scorecard Ranks Palliative Care across Country (HealthDay)
- New Class of Drugs Might Cause Congenital Heart Defects (HealthDay)
- Nighttime Urination May Lower Bladder Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
- Overeating Can Throw off Metabolism (HealthDay)
- Pfizer Drug Helps Advanced HIV at 48-Week Mark (Reuters Health)
- Resistance Training Boosts Mobility in Knee Arthritis Patients (HealthDay)
- Some U.S. Cereals More Than Half Sugar (Reuters Health)
- Wednesday, October 1:Return to top
- Beta Blockers May Cut Mortality in COPD Patients After Surgery (HealthDay)
- Birth Risks Differ for Asian-Caucasian Couples (Reuters Health)
- Bones May Weaken After Weight Loss Surgery (Reuters Health)
- Chorionic Villus Sampling Seen Safe (Reuters Health)
- Computer-Aided Mammogram Reading Effective (HealthDay)
- Dieting History Tied to Weight Gain in Pregnancy (HealthDay)
- Gene Could Link Obesity, Colon Cancer (HealthDay)
- Genetic Change May Explain Reading Difficulty (Reuters Health)
- Hard Decisions for the Littlest Lives (HealthDay)
- HIV Outbreak Began Decades Earlier Than Thought (HealthDay)
- IQ Has Little Effect on Starting, Quitting Smoking (Reuters Health)
- Latest Research Supports New AIDS Drug (HealthDay)
- NCI Launches First-Ever Study to Determine if Biomarkers Can Help Guide Treatment for Lung Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
- Obesity Linked to Poorer Asthma Treatment Response (Reuters Health)
- Rizatriptan Effective for Menstrual Migraine (Reuters Health)
- Steps Could Get More Seniors into Clinical Trials (Reuters Health)
- Three Genes Raise Gout Risk (HealthDay)
- Timing, Dosage of HRT Affect Chances of Heart Trouble (HealthDay)
- Vitamin C Megadoses Hamper Cancer Treatments in Mice (HealthDay)
- Workouts for Elders Work in Real World (Reuters Health)
- Friday, October 10:Return to top
September 2008
- Tuesday, September 30:Return to top
- Anti-Obesity Drugs Could Fight Viral Infections (HealthDay)
- Birth Size Linked to Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- Bone Health a Concern in Teen Boys with Anorexia (Reuters Health)
- Combo Training Helpful for Heart Failure Patients (Reuters Health)
- Fewer Doses, Intramuscular Injection Cut Anthrax Shot Side Effects (HealthDay)
- Labels Urged for Caffeinated Energy Drinks (Reuters Health)
- Low-Dose Pill May Clear Acne in Women (Reuters Health)
- Media Doesn't Often Mention Pharma Funding on Research (HealthDay)
- Minorities Less Likely to Plan for End-Of-Life Care (Reuters Health)
- Narcotic Patch Effective for Severe Cancer Pain (Reuters Health)
- Obstetricians Urge Pregnant Women to Get Flu Shots (Reuters Health)
- Occupational Therapy Plus Exercise Benefits Osteoarthritis (HealthDay)
- Psychotherapy Works Best Over the Long Term (HealthDay)
- Radiosurgery for Brain Cancer OK for Elderly (Reuters Health)
- Several Factors Up Childbirth Hemorrhage Risk (Reuters Health)
- Sponge Count Often Off After Surgery (Reuters Health)
- Team Sniffs Out Process That Could Make 'Artificial Nose' (HealthDay)
- Traffic Deaths Spike on Election Day (HealthDay)
- Monday, September 29:Return to top
- Addressing Questions about Gardasil (Food and Drug Administration)
- Behavioral Modification Programs Help Obese Children Manage Their Weight (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- Bladder Problems Keep Women Out of Sports (Reuters Health)
- Blood Thinner Linked to Increased Brain Bleeding (HealthDay)
- Common Gene Mutation Lowers Risk for Bipolar Disorder (HealthDay)
- Dietary Supplements Glucosamine and/or Chondroitin Fare No Better than Placebo in Slowing Structural Damage of Knee Osteoarthritis (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
- Early Drinking Linked to Alcohol Dependence Risk (Reuters Health)
- Eating Fish, Breast-Feeding Boost Infant Development (HealthDay)
- Exercise May Help People with Irritable Bowel (Reuters Health)
- FDA Analysis Shows Cholesterol Lowering Medications Do Not Increase the Risk of "Lou Gehrig's Disease" (Food and Drug Administration)
- Guidelines Alert Heart Patients to Depression Risk (Reuters Health)
- Heart Pump Helps Children Waiting for Transplant (HealthDay)
- Kidney Decline Linked to Cognitive Impairment (Reuters Health)
- Many Cancer Patients Forgo Painkillers (Reuters Health)
- More Older Americans Screened for Colon Cancer (Reuters Health)
- New Diabetes Drug Works Well in Trial (HealthDay)
- Ozone Pollution More Dangerous to Some (Reuters Health)
- Rapid Fire-Ant Sting Desensitization OK in Kids (Reuters Health)
- Scams and Shams That Prey on Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
- Scientists ID Gene Pathway Triggering Melanoma Spread (HealthDay)
- Seniors in Poor Areas More Likely to Die After Surgery (HealthDay)
- Sunday, September 28:Return to top
- Saturday, September 27:Return to top
- Fall Sports Peak Time for Lower Leg Damage (HealthDay)
- Friday, September 26:Return to top
- Active Social Life May Reduce Men's Alzheimer's Risk (HealthDay)
- Anemia Drugs Linked To Stroke Study Deaths: FDA (HealthDay)
- Black Women More Likely to Regret Sterilization (Reuters Health)
- C-Section Cuts Risk of Hepatitis B Transmission (Reuters Health)
- Doctors Not Prescribing Exercise for Blood Pressure (Reuters Health)
- Drug Fights Diabetic Eye Disease (HealthDay)
- Engerix Hepatitis B Vaccine May Raise Risk of Multiple Sclerosis in Kids (Reuters Health)
- FDA Updates Health Information Advisory on Melamine Contamination (Food and Drug Administration)
- Free Mammography Still Carries Some Costs (Reuters Health)
- Inhaled Steroids May Have Benefits Beyond the Lung (Reuters Health)
- Liraglutide Beats Glimepiride for Diabetes Control (Reuters Health)
- Low-Dose Hormone Therapy Unlikely to Improve Skin (Reuters Health)
- Migraines More Frequent, Intense in Overweight Kids (HealthDay)
- Mirror Trick Shows Promise as Stroke Therapy (Reuters Health)
- Omega-6 Fatty Acid Intake Tied to Breast Cancer (Reuters Health)
- Patient Harm from Problem 'Handoffs' Is Common (HealthDay)
- Physical Exam as Good as High Tech in Assessing Heart Failure (HealthDay)
- Quick Check-Up Helps Parents Handle Terrible Twos (Reuters Health)
- Sex Bias Seen in Control of Cancer Pain (Reuters Health)
- Vaccines Stand Ready for Flu Season (Food and Drug Administration)
- Vitamin C Protects Some Elderly Men from Bone Loss (HealthDay)
- Weight Loss Surgery Boosts Testosterone Levels (Reuters Health)
- 3 Million Injected Drug Users Worldwide Could Be HIV-Positive (HealthDay)
- Thursday, September 25:Return to top
- Brain Aneurysm Rupture Risk Tied to Location, Size (HealthDay)
- Collaborative Charts Help Older Patients Track Meds (Reuters Health)
- Fish in Children's Diet Cuts Eczema Risk (Reuters Health)
- Geriatric Patients Benefit from Cochlear Implants (Reuters Health)
- Hypnosis Cuts Hot Flashes for Breast Cancer Survivors (HealthDay)
- Living Near Asbestos Plant Raises Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
- Many U.S. Kids Not Receiving Flu Vaccine (Reuters Health)
- New Pig Model of Cystic Fibrosis Lays Groundwork for Better Understanding of Human Disease (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Prescription Opioids in Home Put Children at Risk (Reuters Health)
- Regular Exercise May Reduce Delirium Risk (Reuters Health)
- Researchers Report Stem Cell Advance (HealthDay)
- Statins Can Hinder Muscle Repair (HealthDay)
- Surgery Unneeded in Most Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Cases (HealthDay)
- U.S. Kids Take More Psychotropic Drugs Than Europeans (HealthDay)
- Working Days Harder on Policewomen's Mental Health (Reuters Health)
- Wednesday, September 24:Return to top
- Alert Issued on Use of Blood Thinners (HealthDay)
- Angioplasty Not Cost-Effective for Chronic Coronary Disease (HealthDay)
- Antidepressants May Damage Male Fertility (Reuters Health)
- Bisphosphonates Cause Rare Eye Inflammation (HealthDay)
- Boomers Should Add Muscle Before It's Too Late (HealthDay)
- Breast Cancer Mutations Underestimated in Asians (Reuters Health)
- Chronic Infection #1 Reason for Adult Tonsillectomy (Reuters Health)
- Drug Coated Stents Better After Heart Attack (HealthDay)
- Early Breast Cancer No More Likely to Return in Young Women (HealthDay)
- Flu Vaccine Should Be More Effective (HealthDay)
- Honey Of a Sinusitis Treatment (HealthDay)
- Kids in Medicaid Have More Tooth Decay (Reuters Health)
- Lung Fluid Test May Predict Lung Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
- Medicaid Linked to Worse Colon Cancer Outcomes (Reuters Health)
- Mom's Diabetes Ups Baby's Risk of Multiple Defects (Reuters Health)
- Outdoor Pools Boost Child's Asthma Risk (Reuters Health)
- Painkiller May Prevent Diabetes-Related Retinal Damage (HealthDay)
- Prostate Cancer Therapy Linked to Falls (Reuters Health)
- Regular Hand-Washing Can Prevent Against Colds, Flu (HealthDay)
- Stress in Pregnancy Linked with Schizophrenia (Reuters Health)
- Weight May Influence How Prostate Cancer is Treated (Reuters Health)
- With Food, Temptation May Be a Good Thing (Reuters Health)
- Tuesday, September 23:Return to top
- Anxious Folks May Spot Diabetes Symptoms Early (Reuters Health)
- Arthritis Patients Have Increased Lung Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
- Blacks at Greater Risk of Precancerous Colon Polyps (HealthDay)
- Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates Vary Widely (HealthDay)
- "Casual" Smokers May Have High-Risk Drinking Habits (Reuters Health)
- Drinking in Early Pregnancy Tied to Cleft Lip (Reuters Health)
- Exercise May Help Pregnant Women Stop Smoking (Reuters Health)
- FDA Goes After Unapproved Eye Washes, Skin Ointments (HealthDay)
- FDA Warns Companies to Stop Marketing Unapproved Ophthalmic Balanced Salt Solution Drug Products and Topical Drug Products Containing Papain (Food and Drug Administration)
- Heart Attack Care Often Delayed for the Poor (HealthDay)
- Hormone Therapy May Protect Women with Breast Cancer Gene (HealthDay)
- Hormone Therapy Not Best for Older Prostate Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
- Leading COPD Drugs Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack (HealthDay)
- Malt Liquor May Pack Different Alcohol Punch (Reuters Health)
- Many Trial Reports on FDA-Approved Drugs Go Unpublished (HealthDay)
- Nasal Insulin Won't Shield At-Risk Kids from Diabetes (HealthDay)
- Promising Results in Phase 1 Gene Therapy Trial for Blinding Disease (National Eye Institute)
- Researchers Identify Ovarian Cancer Biomarker (HealthDay)
- Severe Distress Common in Cancer Survivors (Reuters Health)
- Stroke Prevalence Higher, Deadlier among American Indians (HealthDay)
- Therapy Extends Life in Rats with ALS (Reuters Health)
- Voice, Swallowing Difficulties Common among Seniors (Reuters Health)
- Whole Brain Radiation Not Best for Cancer That Has Spread (HealthDay)
- Wine Compound May Protect against Radiation Exposure (HealthDay)
- Monday, September 22:Return to top
- Acid Reflux Linked to Chronic Croup (HealthDay)
- Body Pain May Be Due to Chronic Sinus Trouble (Reuters Health)
- Calorie Restriction Diet Not Linked to Bone Loss (Reuters Health)
- Caregivers Face Multiple Strains Tending Older Parents (HealthDay)
- Cholesterol Drugs May Raise Post-Op Delirium Risk (HealthDay)
- Ex-Smokers Lower Their Cardiovascular Risk (Reuters Health)
- Family History Key Player in Brain Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- For Some Doctors, Empathy Is in Short Supply (HealthDay)
- Heavy Children May Have More Headaches (Reuters Health)
- Help Older Adults Live Better, Longer: Prevent Falls and Brain Injury (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Keep Kids Safe on the Road - Every Trip, Every Time (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Low Bone Density Persists in Women with Diabetes (Reuters Health)
- Low Thyroid Function Linked to Heart Failure Risk (HealthDay)
- Moderate Drinking May Help Lower Heart Failure Risk (Reuters Health)
- New Computer-Based Tools Will Help Make Best Use of Genetic Breast Cancer Tests (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- New Test May Stop Cervical Cancer in Rural Women (Reuters Health)
- Radiosurgery Proves Viable for Some Pancreatic Cancers (HealthDay)
- Secondhand Smoke Tied to Artery Disease in Women (Reuters Health)
- September Is National Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month (HealthDay)
- Shorter-Course Radiation for Breast Cancer Safe, Effective (HealthDay)
- Vitamin D Receptor Gene Variant Tied to Melanoma (HealthDay)
- Sunday, September 21:Return to top
- Friday, September 19:Return to top
- Acetaminophen Linked to Childhood Asthma (HealthDay)
- Aggression among Nursing Home Patients Widespread (Reuters Health)
- Asthma Control and Severity Linked with Mortality (Reuters Health)
- Blood Pressure Control Poor with Kidney Disease (Reuters Health)
- Boys As Socially Aggressive As Girls (HealthDay)
- CDC Urges Caution When Cleaning up Mold (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Chest Therapy Not Useful for Pneumonia in Kids (Reuters Health)
- Diabetics Can Control Fatty Liver with Exercise (Reuters Health)
- Drug Can Slow Bone Loss in Prostate Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
- FDA Proposes Regulations for Genetically Engineered Animals (HealthDay)
- 'Healthy Fat' Chemical Aids Body's Metabolism (HealthDay)
- Many Doctors Don't Know Blood Pressure Guidelines (HealthDay)
- Medicare's Monthly Premium Won't Rise in 2009 (HealthDay)
- Mom's Prenatal Stress Tied to Child's Brain Power (Reuters Health)
- Obesity May Diminish A Man's Fertility (Reuters Health)
- Pain Is Common in Parkinson's Disease (Reuters Health)
- Parental Involvement in School Has Its Limits (HealthDay)
- Red Wine Molecule Might Battle Multiple Sclerosis (HealthDay)
- Salt Contributes to Resistant High Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
- Seizure Drugs Tied to Bone Loss in Older Men (Reuters Health)
- Simple Blood Test Could Spot Alzheimer's Risk (HealthDay)
- Vitamin C Might Help Lower Hypertension (HealthDay)
- Vitamin D Levels Might Predict Risk for Multiple Sclerosis (HealthDay)
- Thursday, September 18:Return to top
- Antibiotics for Preterm Labor Linked to Cerebral Palsy (HealthDay)
- Blacks Have Higher Mortality After Liver Surgery (Reuters Health)
- Calcium in Pregnancy Shields Fetus from Lead Risks (Reuters Health)
- CDC Expands Testing Recommendations for Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Cesarean Section Linked to Allergy in Children (Reuters Health)
- Cystic Fibrosis Treatments Improving (Reuters Health)
- Dietary Trans Fatty Acids May Be Linked to Fetal Loss (Reuters Health)
- Drug Combo Fights Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Cell Growth (HealthDay)
- FDA Proposes Label Requirements for Refused Imported Foods (Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Regulation of Genetically Engineered Animals (Food and Drug Administration)
- Kidneys from Older Donors Function Very Well (Reuters Health)
- Mental Processing Slightly Reduced in Diabetic Kids (Reuters Health)
- Monitoring Exhaled Nitric Oxide Does Not Help Manage Asthma (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- More Kids Getting Kidney Stones (HealthDay)
- No Tan is a Safe Tan (HealthDay)
- Parenting Plays Key Role in Infant's Response to Stress (HealthDay)
- Progress Made in Malaria Control, yet Burden Is Enormous (World Health Organization)
- Resistant Microbe Often Seen with Genital Abscess (Reuters Health)
- School-Based Efforts Boost Kids' Fruit, Vegetable Intake (HealthDay)
- Spanish Speakers Have Difficulty Accessing Health Care in U.S. (HealthDay)
- Whole Grains, Leafy Greens May Lower Diabetes Risk (Reuters Health)
- Wednesday, September 17:Return to top
- Bed Clothes That Cover Head May Increase SIDS Risk (Reuters Health)
- First-Time Moms Want Education on Life with Baby (Reuters Health)
- Half of Normal-Weight Adults May Still Be Too Fat (Reuters Health)
- Healthy Lifestyle Boosts Women's Longevity (HealthDay)
- Heart Attack Risk Rises with Intensity of Exercise (Reuters Health)
- Large, Multi-Center Trial Demonstrates Comparable Accuracy for Virtual Colonoscopy and Standard Colonoscopy (National Cancer Institute)
- NATA Issues Consensus Statement Aimed at Reducing Gender Bias in ACL Injury Research Studies (National Athletic Trainers' Association)
- Negative Colon Cancer Test Makes 5-Year Risk Low (Reuters Health)
- New NIH Research Initiative to Test Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms (National Institute on Aging, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Office of Research on Women's Health)
- New Noninvasive Device Could Control Diabetes (HealthDay)
- Patient-Reported Health Scores May Predict Head, Neck Cancer Outcomes (HealthDay)
- Pregnant Mom's Flu Shot Protects Baby (HealthDay)
- Premixed Insulin May Offer Better Blood Sugar Control (HealthDay)
- Relaxation Tapes or Mozart Lower Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
- Roughly One Quarter of U.S. Women Affected by Pelvic Floor Disorders (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Office of Research on Women's Health)
- Stress Disorder Affects 20% of Intensive Care Patients (HealthDay)
- Team Tracks Cell That May Repair Skeletal Muscle Damage (HealthDay)
- Training May Spur Airway Damage in Elite Swimmers (Reuters Health)
- Virtual Colonoscopy Effective for Average Risk People (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, September 16:Return to top
- Breastfeeding May Boost Post-Baby Weight Loss (Reuters Health)
- Compound Reverses Huntington's Symptoms in Mice (HealthDay)
- Early Daycare Linked to Lower Asthma Risk (Reuters Health)
- Effective Drugs Help Curb Diabetes Deaths (Reuters Health)
- Estrogen Cream No Match for Sun-Damaged Skin (HealthDay)
- FDA Mulls Changes to Allergy Labeling on Foods (HealthDay)
- Female Incontinence a Prevalent Problem (HealthDay)
- Good Asthma Control in Pregnancy Important (Reuters Health)
- Healthy Lifestyle Raises Beneficial Enzyme (Reuters Health)
- Heated Car Seat May Be Too Hot for Men (Reuters Health)
- Marathoners Show Higher-than-Expected Heart Risks (Reuters Health)
- Massage Therapy Helps Those with Advanced Cancer (HealthDay)
- More Hand-Washing Won't Curb Hospital Infections (Reuters Health)
- MRI Detects Soft Tissue Damage Affecting Kids' Hearing (HealthDay)
- Older Emphysema Drug Linked to Heart Deaths (Reuters Health)
- Online-Mediated Syphilis Testing Shows Promise (Reuters Health)
- Plastics Chemical Tied to Heart Disease, Diabetes (Reuters Health)
- Statin Use Suboptimal Among Elderly Heart Patients (Reuters Health)
- Survival Rate Little Changed with Aortic Valve Disorder (HealthDay)
- Varicose Vein Treatment Eases Hunger for Pigs (Reuters Health)
- 3-D MRI Helps Detect Patients at High Risk for Stroke (HealthDay)
- Monday, September 15:Return to top
- Are You At Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis? (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Diabetics Less Likely to Lose Weight After Gastric Bypass (HealthDay)
- Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis Patients Urged (HealthDay)
- FDA Requires Stronger Fungal Infection Warning for TNF Blockers (Food and Drug Administration)
- Focus on Preventing Falls (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Gastric Bypass Beats Band for Faster Weight Loss (Reuters Health)
- Gene Boosts Resistance to Chemo Drug (HealthDay)
- Gene Variant Raises Skin Cancer Risk (Reuters Health)
- Health Information Advisory on Infant Formula (Food and Drug Administration)
- Immune System Biomarkers May Predict Early Lung Cancer (HealthDay)
- Keppra XR Approved for Partial-Onset Seizures (HealthDay)
- Later Use of Clot-Buster After Stroke Possible (HealthDay)
- Migraine Sufferers Face Greater Blood Clot Risk (HealthDay)
- Modified Insulin Most Effective for Controlling Post-Meal Blood Sugar Levels (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- Most Women with Osteoporosis Unaware of Raised Fracture Risk (HealthDay)
- Newer Antipsychotics No Better Than Older Drug in Treating Child and Adolescent Schizophrenia (National Institute of Mental Health)
- Prosthetic Ears Boost Hearing After Injury (HealthDay)
- September Is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Stem Cells Ease Stroke-Like Brain Damage in Mice (HealthDay)
- Sun Damage Impairs Skin's Response to Estrogen (Reuters Health)
- Teaming Up to Protect Young Athletes: Learn to Prevent & Recognize Concussions (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Thumbs Down on Beta Blockers for High Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
- Sunday, September 14:Return to top
- Colon Cancer Oncogene Discovered (HealthDay)
- Newly Identified Gene Variations Account for Increased Burden of Kidney Disease among African-Americans (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Study Provides Clues about How Cancer Cells Develop Resistance to Chemotherapy Drug (National Cancer Institute)
- Saturday, September 13:Return to top
- Too Few People Know Symptoms of Heart Trouble (HealthDay)
- Friday, September 12:Return to top
- Banning Soft Drinks in Schools Has Small Impact (HealthDay)
- Broad Screening of Blood Clots May Find Cancers Earlier (HealthDay)
- Broccoli Compound May Help COPD Patients (HealthDay)
- FDA Approves Expanded Uses for Gardasil to Include Preventing Certain Vulvar and Vaginal Cancers (Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA Approves Treatment for Rare Neurologic Disease (Food and Drug Administration)
- Gene-Transfer Proves Safe for Vision Problem (HealthDay)
- Majority of College Students Report Backpack-Related Pain (HealthDay)
- Mediterranean Diet Cuts Death from Chronic Diseases (HealthDay)
- Sleep Apnea May Cause Erectile Dysfunction (HealthDay)
- Weight-Loss Surgery Weighed as Diabetes Prescription (HealthDay)
- Thursday, September 11:Return to top
- Bacterial Infections May Be Overlooked in SIDS Cases (HealthDay)
- Bullying Top Concern of Parents with Overweight Child (HealthDay)
- Depressed Moms in Violent Homes Twice as Likely to Hit Kids (HealthDay)
- Imaging Shows Why Injured Brains 'Work Harder' (HealthDay)
- Natural Childbirth Moms More Attuned to Babies' Cry (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, September 10:Return to top
- Chromosome Tests Help Study of Kids' Mental Anomalies (HealthDay)
- Erbitux Extends Life for Head and Neck Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
- Retail Clinics Attracting Those without Regular Doctors (HealthDay)
- Scratched Surfaces May Trap Bacteria during Food Processing (HealthDay)
- Surgery for Knee Osteoarthritis No Better Than Therapy, Meds (HealthDay)
- Survival Rates Improve for Kids with Blood Cancers (HealthDay)
- Tight Blood Sugar Control Helps Diabetics Long-Term (HealthDay)
- 9/11's Health Effects Lingered for Years (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, September 9:Return to top
- Air Pollution Harms Patients After Heart Attack (HealthDay)
- Blood Pressure Treatment Can Be Used against Stroke (HealthDay)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Effective for Treating Trauma Symptoms in Children and Teens (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Colon Cancer Treatments Need Improvements (HealthDay)
- Heavier People Have Heart Attacks Earlier (HealthDay)
- Lung Cancer Rates among Nonsmokers Not on the Rise (HealthDay)
- Medical School Diversity May Help Whites Care Better for Minorities (HealthDay)
- Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill Patients (HealthDay)
- Study Probes Why Smokers Find It Hard to Quit (HealthDay)
- Monday, September 8:Return to top
- Brain's Memory Capacity Much Larger Than Believed (HealthDay)
- Fall Risk Higher in Older Women Who Sleep Less (HealthDay)
- Federal Report Looks at Risks from Plastics Chemical (American Cancer Society)
- Kids' Eye Injuries from Golf Clubs Rare but Severe (HealthDay)
- More Sweat Equals Lower Risk of Exercise-Induced Asthma (HealthDay)
- Once-Weekly Diabetes Drug Boosts Blood Sugar Control (HealthDay)
- Painkillers Lower PSA Test Readings (HealthDay)
- Under-the-Skin Blood Sugar Monitor Boosts Diabetes Control (HealthDay)
- Vigorous Exercise Aids Those with Obesity-Related Gene (HealthDay)
- Vitamin B12 Key to Aging Brain (HealthDay)
- Sunday, September 7:Return to top
- Be Ready! September Is National Preparedness Month (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Hurricane Threats: Time to Batten Down the Hatches (HealthDay)
- MRIs Don't Improve Breast Cancer Care, Outcome (HealthDay)
- Preventing Suicide (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Recognize and Prevent MRSA Infections (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Saturday, September 6:Return to top
- Friday, September 5:Return to top
- Almost Half of Adults Will Develop Knee Osteoarthritis by 85 (HealthDay)
- Artery Plaque Rupture Can Occur without Symptoms (HealthDay)
- Blacks with Lung Disease Face Increased Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- CDC Offers Checklist for People in Path of Upcoming Hurricanes (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Drug Re-Sensitizes Breast Tumors to Treatment (HealthDay)
- FDA to List Drugs Under Review for Safety Issues (HealthDay)
- For Even Healthy Men, Alcohol Seems to Lower Heart Attack Risk (HealthDay)
- Free Drug Samples May End Up Costing More (HealthDay)
- No Place Safe from Allergies (HealthDay)
- Scientists ID 2 New Genes for Bowel Disease in Kids (HealthDay)
- Thursday, September 4:Return to top
- Cancer Genome Atlas Reports First Results of Comprehensive Study of Brain Tumors (National Cancer Institute, National Human Genome Research Institute)
- Even Kids with Known Allergies Can Be Safely Vaccinated (HealthDay)
- FDA Demands Tougher Warnings on Immunosuppressive Drugs (HealthDay)
- Genetic Mutations Linked to Deadly Cancers (HealthDay)
- Manufacturers of TNF-Blocker Drugs Must Highlight Risk of Fungal Infections (Food and Drug Administration)
- Most U.S. Kids Getting Recommended Vaccinations (HealthDay)
- Most U.S. Parents are Vaccinating According to New CDC Survey: Vaccine Coverage Rates for Children Remain High (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Neighborhood Alcohol Outlets Tied to Kids' Injury Risk (HealthDay)
- New Report Estimates More Than 2 Million Cases of Tobacco-Related Cancers Diagnosed in the United States During 1999-2004 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- New Screening Catches More Breast Cancers (HealthDay)
- Rabies Vaccine Supply Situation (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Research Unveils Earliest Cell Changes in Down Syndrome (HealthDay)
- Sleep Therapy Restores Brain Function in Insomniacs (HealthDay)
- 'Street' Drug Use Down, Prescription Drug Abuse Rising (HealthDay)
- Study Reveals Link between Apobec3 Gene and Neutralizing Antibody Response to Retrovirus (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- 2 Million Cancer Cases Tied to Tobacco Use (HealthDay)
- Cancer Genome Atlas Reports First Results of Comprehensive Study of Brain Tumors
- Wednesday, September 3:Return to top
- Cholesterol Drugs Lower Stroke Risk in Older People (HealthDay)
- College Freshmen See Prescription Drug Misuse More Risky Than Alcohol, Pot (HealthDay)
- Defibrillators Don't Diminish Quality of Life (HealthDay)
- Doctors Could Play a Part in Preventing Suicides (HealthDay)
- Drug Given 24 Hours After Stroke Helps Repair Brain Tissue (HealthDay)
- Early Weight Gain Might Mean Higher Blood Pressure Later (HealthDay)
- Emergency Planning Tips If You're Pregnant or Have Young Children (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Height May Boost Prostate Cancer Risk, Study Suggests (HealthDay)
- Hydrating Kidney Patients with Sodium Bicarb Has Little Effect (HealthDay)
- Kids of Stressed, Low-Income Moms Prone to Weight Problems (HealthDay)
- NTP Finalizes Report on Bisphenol A (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
- Study Links Serum Calcium, Prostate Cancer Death (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, September 2:Return to top
- Active Video Games Help Kids Exercise (HealthDay)
- Babies & Toddlers: Learn Some Positive Parenting Tips (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- 'Bonding Gene' Could Help Men Stay Married (HealthDay)
- Brain's Serotonin May Explain Seasonal Mood Changes (HealthDay)
- Breast Cancer Drug Not Tied to Cognitive Decline (HealthDay)
- Daytime Sleeping Linked to Poor Recovery in Older Patients (HealthDay)
- Exercise May Help Prevent Age-Related Memory Loss (HealthDay)
- Extremely Preemie Babies Prone to Behavior Woes Later On (HealthDay)
- HPV Vaccine Has Higher Allergic Reaction Rate (HealthDay)
- New Type of Stent Appears Safe, Effective (HealthDay)
- No Definitive Link Seen between Vytorin and Cancer (HealthDay)
- Youth Suicides Continue to Rise in U.S. (HealthDay)
- 3 Questions Can Spot Possible Postpartum Depression (HealthDay)
- Monday, September 1:Return to top
- ACOG Directs Attention to Health Risks of Noncoital Sexual Activity (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
- Adolescence: Learn Some Positive Parenting Tips (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Be Food Safe (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Bone Mineral Density Concerns Should Not Discourage Use of Contraceptive Shot (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
- Exercise Useful in Treating Hip Osteoarthritis (American College of Rheumatology)
- Fish Oil Supplements Help with Heart Failure (HealthDay)
- Get Smart with Fruits and Veggies! (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- High Risk and Potential Therapy Found for Knee Osteoarthritis (American College of Rheumatology)
- What Every Woman Should Know about Alcohol and Pregnancy (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Tuesday, September 30:Return to top
August 2008
- Sunday, August 31:Return to top
- Saturday, August 30:Return to top
- Sleepy Drivers Are Dangerous Drivers (HealthDay)
- Friday, August 29:Return to top
- Antioxidant-Rich Diet May Protect against Eye Disease (HealthDay)
- Antipsychotic Drugs Boost Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
- End-of-Life Choices a Complicated Affair (HealthDay)
- Mom's Smoking During Pregnancy ups Preemie's SIDS Risk (HealthDay)
- Most Youths Tried As Adults Had Psychiatric Disorders (HealthDay)
- Thursday, August 28:Return to top
- Bunion Surgery Patients Need 6 Weeks Before Driving (HealthDay)
- Cadmium Exposure Tied to Lung Disease (HealthDay)
- Most Patients with Irregular Heartbeat Take Inadequate Blood Thinner Dose (HealthDay)
- Older Caregivers Prone to Worse Sleep Patterns (HealthDay)
- Protecting Newborns from a Dangerous Threat (HealthDay)
- Salmonella Outbreak over, U.S. Says (HealthDay)
- Treadmill Workouts Help Stroke Survivors (HealthDay)
- 13% of Seniors Report Being Mistreated (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, August 27:Return to top
- Angioplasty Scoring System Predicts Risk of Death (HealthDay)
- Combination Therapy Helps to Combat Myeloma (HealthDay)
- Common Treatment to Delay Labor Decreases Preterm Infants' Risk for Cerebral Palsy (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
- Face of Cancer Is Changing (World Health Organization)
- FDA Clears Test to Help Doctors Manage Heart Transplant Patients (Food and Drug Administration)
- Gene Linked to 'Dry' Macular Degeneration (HealthDay)
- Infants Strangled to Death in Simplicity Bassinets (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
- Low Levels of Brain Chemical May Lead to Obesity, NIH Study of Rare Disorder Shows (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
- Magnesium Sulfate Reduces Threat of Cerebral Palsy (HealthDay)
- Mental Skills Can Decline Years Before Dying (HealthDay)
- Newer Blood Pressure Drug No Better Than Placebo in Preventing Stroke (HealthDay)
- Pancreatic Cells Turned into Insulin-Producing Beta Cells (HealthDay)
- Study Links Spanking to Physical Abuse (HealthDay)
- 4 More Deaths Reported Among Byetta Patients (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, August 26:Return to top
- 'Ayurvedic' Medicines May Contain Lead, Mercury or Arsenic (HealthDay)
- Drug May Lower Blood Pressure in Adolescents with Hypertension (HealthDay)
- Findings Challenge Tight Glucose Control for Critically Ill Patients (HealthDay)
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Ups Risk for Other Cancers (HealthDay)
- Number of Uninsured Americans Drops (HealthDay)
- Nuts, Seeds, Popcorn Don't Boost Diverticulosis Risk (HealthDay)
- Preterm Births Linked to Infection of Amniotic Fluid (HealthDay)
- Single Rooms Becoming the Norm in New Hospitals (HealthDay)
- Tobacco Control Program Saved Billions in Health Costs (HealthDay)
- Monday, August 25:Return to top
- After Fits and Starts, New Hope for Psoriasis Patients (HealthDay)
- Cheerleading Causes Majority of Female Athlete Injuries (HealthDay)
- Finding May Allow Some Women to Stop Blood Thinners (HealthDay)
- Food Allergy Action Plan Can Keep Kids from Harm (HealthDay)
- For Rare Blood Disorder, Pumping Iron is the Cure (HealthDay)
- LDL Cholesterol Tied to Increased Cancer Risk in Diabetics (HealthDay)
- Long-Term Exposure to Incense Raises Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
- One-Third of Schools Built in Air Pollution Danger Zones (HealthDay)
- Taking Codeine While Breast-Feeding May Harm Infant (HealthDay)
- Uninsured Get Less Health Care Than Insured (HealthDay)
- Sunday, August 24:Return to top
- Saturday, August 23:Return to top
- Friday, August 22:Return to top
- DEET Works Because Mosquitoes Hate The Smell (HealthDay)
- FDA Approves First Bone Marrow Stimulator to Treat Immune-Related Low Platelet Counts (Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA Investigates Possible Vytorin-Cancer Link (HealthDay)
- Flu Season Is Here: Learn How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Gastric Band Weight-Loss Surgery Can Boost Reflux (HealthDay)
- Home Smoking Ban Keeps Teens from Lighting Up (HealthDay)
- HRT After Menopause Reduces Symptoms (HealthDay)
- Marinades Help Keep Grilled Meat Safe (HealthDay)
- Smokers More Likely to Bleed After Throat Surgery (HealthDay)
- Study Examines How Rheumatoid Arthritis Destroys Bone (HealthDay)
- Thursday, August 21:Return to top
- Abstinence-Only Programs Fall Short of Teens' Needs (HealthDay)
- Dietary Supplements May Pose Risk to Older Cancer Survivors (HealthDay)
- Drug Stops Bone Loss from Breast Cancer Chemo (HealthDay)
- Experimental Drug Shows Early Promise against Cystic Fibrosis (HealthDay)
- Face Transplants Show Promising Results (HealthDay)
- Measles Cases Highest Since 1996 (HealthDay)
- Most U.S. Measles Cases Reported since 1996 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Spoonful of Sugar Really Might Help Medicine Go Down (HealthDay)
- Strokes Can Strike the Youngest (HealthDay)
- Text-Messaging Injuries Blamed on Distraction (HealthDay)
- Tobacco Marketing Promotes Youth Cigarette Use (HealthDay)
- Underaged, Inebriated Easily Get Drinks at Stadiums (HealthDay)
- Warning on Certain Mussel Products from Bantry Bay Seafood (Food and Drug Administration)
- 3.4 Million Seniors Hit Medicare 'Doughnut Hole' (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, August 20:Return to top
- Addiction Drug Causes Rapid Weight Loss in Rats (HealthDay)
- Cervical Cancer Vaccine Worth the Cost (HealthDay)
- Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Won't Cause Cancer (HealthDay)
- Compression Stockings Often Incorrectly Used (HealthDay)
- Modified MRI Spots Early Osteoarthritis (HealthDay)
- NHGRI Seeks DNA Sequencing Technologies Fit for Routine Laboratory and Medical Use (National Human Genome Research Institute)
- Preeclampsia Raises Risk of Serious Kidney Disease (HealthDay)
- Women's Alcohol Use Tied to Delayed Childbearing (HealthDay)
- Tuesday, August 19:Return to top
- Arsenic in Drinking Water Raises Diabetes Risk (HealthDay)
- Bacterial Pneumonia Caused Most Deaths in 1918 Influenza Pandemic: Implications for Future Pandemic Planning (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- Cognitive Score Changes Over Time May Hint at Dementia (HealthDay)
- Imaging System Lets Doctors 'See' Cancer During Surgery (HealthDay)
- Living to 100 Doesn't Mean Living Poorly (HealthDay)
- Low Vitamin D Raises Women's Hip Fracture Risk (HealthDay)
- More Juices Found to Affect Drugs' Effectiveness (HealthDay)
- Reaching the Heart through the Wrist (HealthDay)
- Ultrasound Used to Predict Heart Attack Risk (HealthDay)
- Vitamin B, Folate Supplements Won't Help Heart (HealthDay)
- Zoledronic Acid Protects Bones of Women Getting Breast Cancer Treatment (HealthDay)
- Monday, August 18:Return to top
- Antidepressant Use Tied to Poorer Driving (HealthDay)
- Choose Respect: Teaching Kids and Teens about Healthy Relationships (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Epilepsy Raises Drowning Risk (HealthDay)
- Gum Chewing May Speed Colon Surgery Recovery (HealthDay)
- Immune Response May Hinder Stem Cell Treatments (HealthDay)
- Newly Discovered Air Pollutants May Cause Lung Problems (HealthDay)
- Older Patients Less Likely to Be Taken to Trauma Centers (HealthDay)
- Poor Sleep Linked to High Blood Pressure in Teens (HealthDay)
- Preschoolers: Learn Some Positive Parenting Tips (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Pre-teens Need Vaccines Too! (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Study Lets Teens Sound off on Acne Therapies (HealthDay)
- Survivors Of 1918 Flu Pandemic Immune 90 Years Later (HealthDay)
- Welcome to Parenthood! (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Sunday, August 17:Return to top
- Largest Study of Its Kind Implicates Gene Abnormalities in Bipolar Disorder (National Institute of Mental Health)
- Pack Safety Should Be on Back-To-School Lists (HealthDay)
- Largest Study of Its Kind Implicates Gene Abnormalities in Bipolar Disorder
- Saturday, August 16:Return to top
- Freshman Weight Gain Has Many Culprits (HealthDay)
- Friday, August 15:Return to top
- Alternative Vaccine Strategy Shows Promise in Prostate Cancer Patients (National Cancer Institute)
- Can Physical Cues Signal Dementia? (HealthDay)
- Drug Combo Cuts COPD Lung Function Loss (HealthDay)
- FDA Approves First Drug for Treatment of Chorea in Huntington's Disease (Food and Drug Administration)
- First Treatment Sanctioned for Chorea in Huntington's Patients (HealthDay)
- Medicare Prescription Drug Premiums to Rise in '09 (HealthDay)
- National Public Health Road Map to Maintaining Cognitive Health (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Rituximab Promotes Healing in Common Kidney Disease (HealthDay)
- Statins Help Obese People After Bypass Surgery (HealthDay)
- Statins Might Reverse Erectile Dysfunction in Some Men (HealthDay)
- Alternative Vaccine Strategy Shows Promise in Prostate Cancer Patients
- Thursday, August 14:Return to top
- Childhood Dairy Intake Boosts Bone Health Later On (HealthDay)
- Exercise Reduces Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
- Heart Drug Used in Ambulance Boosts Survival (HealthDay)
- How Long-Distance Runners Get to the Finish (HealthDay)
- Insurance Matters When it Comes to Kids' Health Care (HealthDay)
- Kids' Obesity Linked to Ear Infections (HealthDay)
- Lack of Energy in Old Age May Foretell Illness (HealthDay)
- Moisturizers Spur Skin Cancer in Mouse Study (HealthDay)
- New Lymphoma Drug Shows Promise (HealthDay)
- Researchers Find Leishmaniasis Parasites Evade Death by Exploiting the Immune Response to Sand Fly Bites (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- Safety Triggers, Training Cut Nail Gun Injuries (HealthDay)
- Stroke Risk in Women Smokers Goes up by Each Cigarette (HealthDay)
- Wednesday, August 13:Return to top
- Air Pollution Can Damage Heart, Blood Vessels, Too (HealthDay)
- Angioplasty No Better Than Drug Treatment in Long Run (HealthDay)
- FDA Law Enforcers Crack Down on Illegal Botox Scammers (Food and Drug Administration)
- Golf Course Insecticides Pose Little Danger to Players (HealthDay)
- Healthy Sex Life Can Extend into 80s (HealthDay)
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Drug Boosts Stroke Risk in Older Women (HealthDay)
- Infant Heart Transplant Controversy Continues (HealthDay)
- Many Hispanics Shut out of U.S. Health Care System (HealthDay)
- Molecular Switch Boosts Brain Activity A