Daily Health News
11/06/2009
- Trauma Deadlier for Kids Without Insurance
Finding emphasizes need to fix U.S. health care, expert says - Singing in Pregnancy May Be Harder Work
As hormones increase, so does the need to exert more pressure from the lungs, researchers say - Pay Less for Prescription Drugs
Check out pharmacy, clinic and government programs, expert says - Early Relapse of MS May Mean Fewer Issues Later
Short-term limitations seem to wane as years go by, researcher says - Stem Cells May Offer Alternative to Lung Transplants
Novel protocol could provide new lung tissue for certain patients, researchers say - Most Who Want Swine Flu Shot Can't Get It
CDC says 38 million doses now available, with 8 million more due next week - Wood Fires Can Harm the Youngest Lungs
Exposed infants more susceptible to bronchiolitis, study finds - New Smells 'Etched' in Brain: Study
Findings might play a role in boosting memories -- or forgetting them, researchers say - Simple Steps Get Walkers Moving
Improved pedestrian routes and formation of walking groups pay off, study finds - Breast-Feeding Benefits Moms and Babies: Report
Nursing exclusively for six months, then with foods until at least 12 months is ideal, dietitians say - Poor Restroom Cleaning Causes Cruise-Ship Sickness
Baby changing tables cleaned less often than toilet seats, study finds - Good Sleepers More Likely to Eat Right
Adequate shuteye is linked to healthier food choices in study - Can a Bad Boss Make You Sick?
Study ties poor supervisors to higher odds for heart attack - Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 6, 2009
- Thyroid Cancer Higher in Volcanic Areas
Study finds exposure to toxic compounds may explain the increased cases - Early Morning Colonoscopies May Find More Polyps
Study suggests differences in patient preparation and doctor fatigue play a role - Health Fears Are Nothing to Sneeze At
After witnessing a sneeze, people worry more about flu, heart attacks, accidents and crime, study finds - Health Tip: Follow Directions When Taking Medication
Here's what can happen if you don't - Health Tip: What's Behind Hip Bursitis?
Some common causes - Cooling May Reduce Brain Lesions in Newborns
Treatment after oxygen deprivation accounts for better motor skills later, study suggests
11/05/2009
- Phosphorus Levels May Predict Heart Disease
Even a slight elevation was linked to coronary artery calcification in study - Genes Linked to 'Pot' Belly
And excess consumption of saturated fats raises obesity risk, researchers find - Stem Cells Repair Acute Lung Injury in Mice
Study findings may lead to way to prevent this cause of death in people - Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder 'Just the Beginning'
Pioneering work may offer hope for patients with adrenoleukodystrophy - Firm Says Low-Cost Genome Sequencing Is Possible
10,000 human genomes could be sequenced next year, company says - Complete Horse Genome Sequence Revealed
Findings could aid understanding of human diseases, scientists say - Germs Mingle Most on Palms, Feet, Forearms
Body-wide survey also finds unique mix of bacteria for each person - Swine Flu Virus Dominant Strain Worldwide: WHO
Agency says pathogen continues to target younger adults, producing mild-to-moderate illness - Fetus Learns Intonations of Mother's Tongue
French, German newborns show crying patterns that mimic parents' language, study finds - Doctors Point Out Gaps in U.S. Health Care
Survey finds poorer results, higher costs than in other countries - Living With Less TV, More Sweat Boosts Weight Loss
Home environment plays role in effort to drop pounds, experts say - Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 5, 2009
- Health Tip: Create Baby's Bedtime Routine
Better habits usually mean a better night's sleep - Health Tip: Triggering Abdominal Bloating
Some typical causes - Green Tea May Help Prevent Oral Cancer
Small study reports evidence of cancer-fighting properties - Without Job Stress, Retirees Sleep Better
Those who left demanding jobs report the most improvement, study finds - School Violence Drops With Federal Program
Participating districts report safer campuses and communities - Deadly Intestinal Infection Spreading Outside Hospitals
Study finds growing number of C. difficile cases among elderly - Rest Easy. When It Comes to Swine Flu, Your Pet Is Safe
Recent reports of H1N1 in a cat or pigs are likely very rare, experts say
11/04/2009
- Will New Anemia Drug Top Current Treatments?
Designed for a rare condition, it might have a wider application, experts say - Gene Discovery Gives Clues to Crohn's Disease, Colitis
Mutation is tied to a protein implicated in rare form of bowel disorder, researchers say - Poorer Outcomes After 'Off-Pump' Bypass Surgery
Keeping patients on the heart-lung machine improved survival, study found - New HPV Vaccine Might Stop Vulvar Cancer in its Tracks
Working differently than Gardasil, Cervarix, it targets inside of virus, study shows - FDA Initiative Seeks to Reduce Accidental Overdoses
The program will enlist health-care workers, drug makers, consumers, patients - PSA Reading Could Predict Post-Radiation Survival
Rising level in prostate cancer patients may call for more treatment, study finds - Waiting, Wondering About Radiology Results Irks Patients
Getting details in writing would be ideal, survey finds - Fast Eating Limits Gut Hormones That Induce Fullness
The result is overeating, research shows - Shorter, More Intense Radiation OK for Some Breast Cancers
Three-week course comparable to six-week treatment, researchers find - Sleepy Drivers a Menace on the Road
Close to 2 million crashes, close calls linked to drowsy motorists, survey suggests - Americans Gaining Awareness of COPD: Survey
Yet half of those with lung disease symptoms remain undiagnosed, experts say - Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 4, 2009
- Health Highlights: Nov. 4, 2009
- How Safe Are Popular Reflux Drugs?
Experts debate evidence linking acid-blockers to possible bone, heart problems - Health Tip: Keep a Health Journal
And share it with your doctor - Health Tip: Getting Ready for Birth
Be prepared before you leave for the hospital - Married With Children Paves Way to Happiness
Satisfaction with life goes up as family size increases, study finds - Focused Radiation May Help Some With Lung Cancer
Study reports successes, especially for those with good lung function
11/03/2009
- Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring
Prenatal nutrition seems to affect child's nervous system, brain growth, researchers say - Severe Swine Flu Can Kill Young, Old Alike
Seniors may carry some immunity, but more likely to die if hospitalized, study finds - CDC Urges Patience As More Swine Flu Shots Arrive
Total should near 42 million by week's end; more health-care workers getting vaccine - Low Cholesterol May Help Prevent Cancer
Two studies dispel longstanding fears about possible connection - Statins May Worsen Fatigue in Heart Failure Patients
But no one's suggesting the drugs should be stopped - Sugar Shortens Life Span in Worms
But it's unclear whether the same holds true for humans, researchers say - World Trade Center Workers Twice as Likely to Have Asthma
Rates continued to rise for several years after the attacks, study shows - Depression May Blur Memory of Aches and Pains
Expert suggests having people write down symptoms as they occur - CDC Finds U.S. 30th in Infant Mortality
Finding is attributed to country's high rate of premature births - Drug Could Help Treat Small HER2-Positive Breast Tumors
Researcher urges studies to determine benefits of anti-HER2 therapies - FDA Issues Warning for Diabetes Drug
Reports of kidney problems for those using Byetta prompted action - Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 3, 2009
- Health Highlights: Nov. 3, 2009
- Switch to 'Light' Cigarettes Makes Quitting Tougher
Smokers may mistakenly believe they're 'healthier,' researchers say - Health Tip: Have a Food Allergy?
Here are possible warning signs - Health Tip: Nails Can Reveal Your Health
A doctor should examine them carefully - CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects
No added risk was found, however, for most commonly used infection-fighters
11/02/2009
- One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women
Young children need two doses, spaced several weeks apart, U.S. health officials say - TV May Increase Aggression in Toddlers
The more watched, the more aggressive the behavior, study finds - Diet Soda, Sodium Tied to Kidney Trouble: Studies
It's more proof that what you eat and drink affects health, researchers say - Doctors Overprescribing the Pap Test
Many ignore guidelines, recommend screening to women at low risk, survey shows - High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer's Offspring
And hypertension could contribute to developing the brain disease, study finds - Food Stamps Help Stave Off Hunger in Many U.S. Homes
Over 30-year period, nearly half of American children received nutrition assistance, analysis shows - Nicotine Patch Plus Lozenge Best for Quitting Smoking
This combo wins out in first head-to-head study of various smoking-cessation aids - Radiation After Surgery Lowers Chances of Melanoma Recurrence
But study did not find effect on overall survival - Restless Legs May Vary by Race and Gender
Blacks are less likely, women more, to develop the disorder, study finds - Hormone Therapy Can Help Some With Prostate Cancer
But often not needed for early-stage patients, long-running study shows - Household Chemicals May Affect Cholesterol Levels
PFCs are found in packaging, paper and exposures were evident in most people, researchers say - Delays in Lung Cancer Care More Common in Public Hospitals
Age, race, insurance also influence timing between diagnosis and therapy, study finds - Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 2, 2009
- Health Highlights: Nov. 2, 2009
- Five-Minute Survey Can Help Predict Lung Cancer
Office visit questionnaire led to screening in high-risk study patients - Childhood Brain Cancer Causes Other Long-Term Problems
Treatment leaves survivors with significant cognitive decline, researchers find - Americans Get Failing Grade on Diabetes Awareness
Survey finds abundant myths about debilitating disease - Health Tip: Getting a Pap Test
Who needs one and when - Health Tip: Possible Triggers for Pica
Causes cravings to eat things that aren't food - Virulent Strain of MRSA Resists Treatment
Type that causes bloodstream infections can be quickly fatal, study finds - Anemia Drug May Raise Stroke Risk in Kidney Patients
Use of Aranesp should be reserved for the most seriously ill, experts say
11/01/2009
- For People on Dialysis, Too Thin Can Be Risky
More body fat means greater survival odds, researcher says
10/31/2009
- Negative Words Register Faster
Subliminal messages makes less of an impact if they are positive, study finds
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