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HealthDay May Archive
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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
- More People Fainting After Vaccinations
- House Passes Genetic Anti-Discrimination Bill
- Pittsburgh Sootiest U.S. City: Report
- AED Maker Signs Decree Temporarily Barring Sales
- Hazardous Chromium Levels Found in Total Body Products
- Viral Outbreak in China Likely to Spread
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
Government Picks Up Health Tab of Uninsured Workers
Clinical Trials Update: May 2, 2008
Special Diet Can Ease Epileptic Seizures in Kids
Health Highlights
- FDA Cautious About Expanding Use of Painkiller Fentora
- FDA Panel to Assess Abuse-Resistant OxyContin
- In Vitro Fertilization Doesn't Affect Menopause: Study
- Children's Storage Bins Recalled for Lead Hazard
- Psoriasis Drug Enbrel Gets Black Box Label Warning
- Antidepressants May Help Treat Bowel Disorder
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
- Deadly Children's Virus in China Shows Signs of Spreading
- Medical Society to Review Lyme Disease Antibiotic Treatment Guidelines
- FDA Cautious About Expanding Use of Painkiller Fentora
- FDA Panel to Assess Abuse-Resistant OxyContin
- In Vitro Fertilization Doesn't Affect Menopause: Study
- Children's Storage Bins Recalled for Lead Hazard
Sunday, May 04, 2008 Health Highlights
- Nationwide Recall Issued for 286,000 lbs of Prepared Meat Products
- Deadly Children's Virus in China Shows Signs of Spreading
- Medical Society to Review Lyme Disease Antibiotic Treatment Guidelines
- FDA Cautious About Expanding Use of Painkiller Fentora
- FDA Panel to Assess Abuse-Resistant OxyContin
- In Vitro Fertilization Doesn't Affect Menopause: Study
Monday, May 05, 2008 Many Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV Vaccine
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
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
- Insulin Pumps Linked to Deaths, Injuries Among Young People
- Wal-Mart Expands Discounted Drug Program
- Undeclared Soy in Little Bay Corn Bread and Muffin Mix
- Dairy, Calcium Don't Promote Weight Loss: Study
- Report Lists Patients Who Should Be Left to Die During Health Disaster
- Body's Fat Cell Numbers Set in Adolescence: Study
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
Clinical Trials Update: May 6, 2008
Costs Can Vary By $100 or More for Same Drugs
Health Highlights
- Middle-Aged Mothers Most Stressed: Survey
- Cardinal Health Mouthwash Recalled
- Flu Pandemic Threat Still Strong
- Treatable Ailments Kill Nearly 10 Million Children Each Year
- Restaurant Tobacco Bans May Prevent Teen Smoking
- Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Depression Risk in Elderly
- Insulin Pumps Linked to Deaths, Injuries Among Young People
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
Researchers Publish Genome Sequence for Duck-Billed Platypus
Clinical Trials Update: May 7, 2008
High Blood Sugar Tied to Pregnancy Complications
Bipolar Disorder Might Be Overdiagnosed
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
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
Health Highlights
- Too Much, Too Little Sleep Not Good for Health: Study
- Ischemic Stroke Hospitalization Rate Decreases
- Guideline Outlines Effective Smoking Cessation Treatments
- U.S. Obstructing Heparin Inquiry: China
- Children's Infectious Disease Spreading in China
- Middle-Aged Mothers Most Stressed: Survey
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
Study Offers Clues to Link Between Arrhythmia, Sudden Death
Mental Illness Costs U.S. Billions in Lost Earnings
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
Secret to Treating Tinnitus in Vets May Be Unlocked in Zebrafish
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
Outside Workers Least Likely to Get Skin Exams
Health Highlights
- Pull Ortho-Evra Birth-Control Patch From Market: Public Citizen
- U.S. Moves to Tighten Medicare Drug Plan Rules
- Too Few People Know All Stroke Symptoms: Study
- Attack on Epilepsy Web Site Causes Migraines, Near-Seizures
- Childhood Viral Disease Cases Continue to Climb in China
- Swing Sets Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Health Tip: Treating an Ulcer
Health Tip: Discussing Death With Children
Friday, May 09, 2008 Drug-Coated Stents Still Spark Debate
Group B Strep Down Among Newborns, Up Among Adults
New Class of Drugs Might Treat Many Conditions
Training Student Leaders Cuts Peers' Smoking Rates
Young Adults Using Alcohol, Drugs for Better Sex
Fighting a Fungus That Thrives on Tomatoes
Clinical Trials Update: May 9, 2008
Flavonoids May Help Treat Alzheimer's
Acrylamide Raises Kidney Cancer Risk
Steno 'Superbug' Genome Shows Extreme Drug Resistance
Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk
Mood Disorders Put Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for PTSD
Demanding Jobs May Pay Cognitive Dividends in Retirement
Telemedicine a Cost-Effective Alternative to ER Visits
Health Highlights
- Marijuana Linked to Teen Mental Health Problems
- New Formulation of Coagulation Factor Approved by FDA
- FDA Approves Generic Versions of Restless Legs Drug
- Diet May Affect Prostate Cancer Surgery Outcome
- Southern Metro Areas 'Hotspots' for Teen Driving Deaths
- Campaign Seeks to Prevent Doctor Suicides
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
- Flu Vaccine Makers Preparing 143 Million Doses for Next Season
- Marijuana Linked to Teen Mental Health Problems
- New Formulation of Coagulation Factor Approved by FDA
- FDA Approves Generic Versions of Restless Legs Drug
- Diet May Affect Prostate Cancer Surgery Outcome
- Southern Metro Areas 'Hotspots' for Teen Driving Deaths
Sunday, May 11, 2008 Nasal Irrigation Can Help Fight Spring Allergies
Scoliosis: An Unnatural Curve
Health Highlights
- Lawsuit Alleging Mercury Causes Autism to Begin in U.S. Court of Claims
- 85 Hepatitis C Cases Confirmed at Las Vegas Clinics
- Flu Vaccine Makers Preparing 143 Million Doses for Next Season
- Marijuana Linked to Teen Mental Health Problems
- New Formulation of Coagulation Factor Approved by FDA
- FDA Approves Generic Versions of Restless Legs Drug
Monday, May 12, 2008 Multiple Sclerosis Affects Children's Cognitive Skills
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
Drugs for Restless Legs Syndrome Have Downsides
High Blood Pressure Still Slipping Past Doctors
Air Pollution Linked to Blood Clots in Legs
Gene May Be Key to Pregnancy Complication
Viagra May Protect Hearts of Some Muscular Dystrophy Patients
Celebrex, Naproxen Won't Prevent Mental Decline
Drugs Alone Don't Lower Heart Disease Risks for Overweight Americans
Health Highlights
- Scientists Closer to Developing Botulinum Toxin Antidote
- Munchkin Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled
- Nickel in Cheap Earrings Common Cause of Earlobe Dermatitis
- Poultry Slaughtered to Control Bird Flu Outbreak in South Korea
- Men More Likely to Desire Alcohol When Upset: Study
- Lawsuit Alleging Mercury-Autism Link to Begin in U.S. Court of Claims
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
Marijuana Use May Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
Doctors Can Help Lower Hospital Costs
Black Rectal Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Chemo, Radiation
Breast-feeding Might Shield Women From Rheumatoid Arthritis
No Link Between Coarse Air Pollution, Hospitalizations
Beta Blockers Raise Stroke, Death Risk After Surgery
Therapy Yields Promise for Fatal Neurological Condition
DNA Fingerprinting Could ID Viable Embryos
Quality Lags at Safety-Net Hospitals
Familial Breast Cancer Risk Lasts a Lifetime for Sisters
High-Tech Imaging No Better for Diagnosing Head/Neck Cancers
Clinical Trials Update: May 13, 2008
Coupled With Mammography, Ultrasound Finds More Breast Cancers
Blood-Thinner No Help for Dialysis Treatment
Health Highlights
- Major Depression Affects 1 in 12 Teens: U.S. Report
- Research Prompts Worries About "Designer Babies"
- Rising Food Prices Increase Risk of Child Malnourishment
- 'CFC-Free' Asthma Inhalers Proving Difficult for Millions
- Sleep Problems Plague Many U.S. College Students
- Minority-Tailored Asthma Education Programs Benefit Patients
Health Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?
Health Tip: Reducing Rosacea
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