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Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:09:10 EST
Warfarin and Aspirin Are Similar in Heart Failure Treatment ... Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Thinners, Heart Failure
Rare Mutations May Help Explain Aneurysm in High-Risk Families ... Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Page: Aneurysms
Clopidogrel with Aspirin Doesn't Prevent More Small Strokes, May Increase Risk of Bleeding, Death ... Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Page: Stroke
Preventing Common Pregnancy Problem ... Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Page: Diabetes and Pregnancy
Re-Blockage Rates Low in Both Stented and Surgically-Opened Arteries ... Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Page: Carotid Artery Disease
Sleep Apnea Linked to Silent Strokes, Small Lesions in Brain ... Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sleep Apnea, Stroke
Clot-Busting Drugs Appear Safe for Treating "Wake-up" Stroke Patients ... Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Thinners, Stroke
Infections in Childhood Linked to High Risk of Ischemic Stroke ... Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Page: Stroke
Severe, Rapid Memory Loss Linked to Future, Fatal Strokes ... Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Memory, Stroke
Rivaroxaban Has Less Risk of Brain Bleeding in Patients at High Risk of Stroke ... Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Page: Atrial Fibrillation
Sickle Cell Anemia Stroke Prevention Efforts May Have Decreased Racial Disparities in Childhood Stroke Deaths ... Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Page: Sickle Cell Anemia
Erratic Heart Rhythm May Account for Some Unexplained Strokes ... Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke
Anemia May More Than Triple Your Risk of Dying After a Stroke ... Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Anemia, Stroke
Smoking Tied to Higher Psoriasis Risk ... Adding to the list of possible health consequences from smoking, a large study suggests that smokers have an increased risk of developing the chronic skin condition psoriasis.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Psoriasis, Smoking
Think You Can't Get Pregnant? Try Again, Study Says ... Almost half of women who said they'd been struggling to get pregnant for at least a year ended up having a baby despite not getting fertility treatment, in a new study from Australia.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Female Infertility
Older Parents More Likely to Have an Autistic Child ... Children born to a parent over age 35 are at greater risk for developing an autism spectrum disorder -- but the risk is the same whether just one or both parents are older, according to a new study of Danish families.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Autism
Being Fit Before Stroke May Aid Recovery ...

Patients with higher physical activity levels have better treatment response, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness, Stroke
Ulcer-Causing Bug Tied to Higher Diabetes Risk ... People who have been infected with the ulcer-causing bacteria Helicobacter pylori are more than twice as likely to develop diabetes later on as people who do not have signs of the infection, according to a new study of Latino adults in California.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes, Peptic Ulcer
Siblings' Brain Scans May Hold Key to Addictions ... Drug addicts and their non-addicted siblings share certain features in the brain, suggesting a susceptibility to addiction is inherited but is also a flaw that can be overcome, scientists said on Thursday.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Drug Abuse, Family History
Mouse Study Suggests Alzheimer's Spreads Through Brain Like an Infection ...

If validated, finding might open doors to new therapies, even a vaccine, experts say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Alzheimer's Disease
Pleasure in Scratching an Itch May Depend on Location ...

Sensation is especially intense in ankles, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Itching
Too Few American Adults Getting Needed Vaccinations: CDC ...

Though three vaccines showed increases in coverage rates, coverage remains low for essential ones

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Statistics, Immunization
NIH Study Uncovers Probable Mechanism Underlying Resveratrol Activity ... Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute -
Related MedlinePlus Page: Heart Diseases--Prevention
"Yo-Yo Dieting" Not Tied to Early Death ... Despite earlier concerns, dieters who repeatedly lose weight and then gain it back aren't at higher risk of early death than people who don't "yo-yo diet," according to a new report.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Weight Control
'People Pleasers' More Prone to Overeating ...

They often yield to pressure to indulge more in social situations, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Diets
It's 'Buyer Beware' When Getting Statins off the Internet ...

Safety information, side-effect warnings are often lacking, British study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Drug Safety, Internet Safety, Statins
Pet Turtles Carry Salmonella Dangers, CDC Warns ...

Tougher laws needed to protect children from infection, report says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Pet Health, Salmonella Infections
Shady Stroke News ... Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Stroke, Sun Exposure
Anesthesia in Early Childhood May be Linked to ADHD ...

Only associated with multiple surgeries; not a reason to delay needed procedures, experts say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Anesthesia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Children's Health
If Your Dining Partner Overeats, So May You ...

In study, women mimicked eating behavior of new acquaintances, matching them bite for bite

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Weight Control
Lack of Sunlight May Raise Stroke Risk ...

Study found those who got less exposure were more likely to suffer an attack

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Stroke, Sun Exposure
Same Genes Key to Early & Late-Onset Alzheimer's ...

Individual risk factors may influence when the brain disorder develops, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Disease, Genes and Gene Therapy
FDA Approves New Treatment for Most Common Type of Skin Cancer ... Source: Food and Drug Administration
Related MedlinePlus Page: Skin Cancer
FDA Approves Gleevec for Expanded Use in Patients with Rare Gastrointestinal Cancer ... Source: Food and Drug Administration
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Intestinal Cancer, Stomach Cancer
Health Tip: Help Prevent a Stress Fracture ... Take it slow when starting an exercise program
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness, Injuries
Health Tip: Talk to Teens About Distracted Driving ... Help keep them safe behind the wheel
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Motor Vehicle Safety, Teen Health
'Morning-After' Pill May Be New Option to Treat Painful Fibroids ...

Study found it shrank fibroids, reduced excessive bleeding

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Birth Control, Uterine Fibroids
Child Abuse and Neglect Cost the United States $124 Billion ... Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse
The Very Old May Feel Helpless, But Not Depressed ... People over 100 years old may say they feel "helpless" and "worthless" because they can't do the things they used to, but that doesn't mean they're not in good spirits suggests a new study.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Mental Health, Seniors' Health
Science Shows How Massage Eases Sore Muscles ...

Getting one post-workout can spur cellular processes that cut inflammation and pain

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Muscle Disorders
Seed Therapy for Prostate Cancer May Zap Fertility ... Radioactive "seeds" that are sometimes used to treat early prostate cancer may do widespread damage to the DNA in a man's sperm, a small study finds.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Male Infertility, Prostate Cancer
Aging America Creates Demand for Health-Care Workers ...

The graying of America and a booming Hispanic population is driving major changes in the structure of the U.S. workforce and the types of jobs that will be available over the next decade, a new government report shows.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Health Occupations
Snowboarders More Injury-Prone Than Skiers ...

A new study from a Vermont ski resort found that snowboarders get injured slightly more often than skiers, with the most injuries happening in young, inexperienced female snowboarders.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Sports Injuries
Alzheimer'S-Linked Brain Plaques May Affect Memory in Healthy People ...

Research could lead to better understanding of the origins of Alzheimer's

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Alzheimer's Disease
Moms' Bossiness at Snack Time Tied to Kids' Weight ...

Mothers who push their toddlers to eat more at snack time may end up with a heavier child, a new study suggests.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Nutrition, Parenting
Nuclear Accidents Pose Little Risk to Health ...

The risk to public health from a severe nuclear power plant accident in the United States is "very small" because reactor operators should have time to prevent core damage and reduce the release of radioactive materials, U.S. nuclear regulators said in a study on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Radiation Exposure
Gleevec Approval Widened to Include Rare Cancer ... CD117-positive gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Medicines
Adult Children of Stroke Sufferers May Show Signs of Brain Aging, Too ...

Offspring may experience physical, mental changes that can precede stroke

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Stroke
Pfizer Recalls 1 Million Packets of Birth Control Pills ...

Errors in packaging could cause accidental pregnancies, company warns

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Birth Control
Stenting, Surgery Appear Comparable for Opening Neck Artery ...

Re-blockage rates similar for both procedures, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Carotid Artery Disease, Stroke
Study Finds Link Between Heart Failure, Brain Changes ...

Memory, planning problems could make it harder to keep up with heart treatments, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Failure, Memory
Fitness and Prostate Health ... Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer
Exercise a Good Pick-Me-Up After Cancer Treatment ...

Aerobic, resistance and strength training improved weight and well-being

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Exercise and Physical Fitness
Infections Might Raise Stroke Risk in Children ...

However, parents should note that incidence is rare, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Stroke
Pediatricians' Group Recommends HPV Vaccine for Boys ...

Immunization schedules for meningitis, flu also updated

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childhood Immunization, HPV
Scientists Use Brain Waves to Eavesdrop on the Mind ...

Computer model seeks to decode heard language, but research is preliminary

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Speech and Communication Disorders
Sleep Apnea May Be Tied to 'Silent' Strokes, Study Finds ...

Other research also suggests rapid memory loss may be linked to a fatal brain attack

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sleep Apnea, Stroke
Health Tip: Keep Heartburn Under Control ... Suggestions to help put out the fire
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Heartburn
Health Tip: Strained a Hamstring? ... Here's how to help it heal
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Sprains and Strains
Heartburn Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Older Women ...

Especially true for current or former smokers, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Fractures, Heartburn, Women's Health
Science Shows How Exercise Might Help in Prostate Cancer ...

Activity-induced genetic changes could slow or prevent disease progression, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness, Genes and Gene Therapy, Prostate Cancer
Too Much Testosterone Linked to Inflated Ego ... Female volunteers less apt to cooperate after taking the hormone supplement
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Hormones
For Kids, Laughter Really May Be the Best Medicine ...

Scans show that humor activates parts of the brain linked to resilience, well-being in children

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Development, Child Mental Health
Re-Operation Common After Breast-Conserving Surgery ... One in four women who have breast-conserving surgery for cancer needs a second operation to remove more breast tissue, suggests a new study that also found the rate of re-operation varied widely by surgeon.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Surgery
Alternative to Colonoscopy Spots Cancers, Too ...

Study examines repeat sigmoidoscopy, a somewhat less-invasive screening method

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Colonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer
FDA OKs Drug That Targets Rare Form of Cystic Fibrosis ... Therapy zeroes in on defective protein, agency says
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cystic Fibrosis, Medicines
Weight Loss May Prevent Leaky Bladder in Diabetes ...

Overweight women with diabetes may be able to cut their risk of urine leakage if they shed some pounds, a new study suggests.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bladder Diseases, Diabetes, Obesity
No Big Fukushima Health Impact Seen: U.N. Body Chairman ...

The health impact of last year's Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan appears relatively small thanks partly to prompt evacuations, the chairman of a U.N. scientific body investigating the effects of radiation said on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Radiation Exposure
Popular Diabetes Drug Might Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk ... But, the protective effect of metformin was only seen in women
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Medicines, Pancreatic Cancer
Stem Cells May Further Hepatitis C Research ... Using liver-like cells, scientists hope to learn how some people resist infection
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hepatitis C, Stem Cells
Eating Fish Tied to Lower Risk of Colon Polyps ...

Women who eat about three servings of fish per week have a somewhat lower chance of having polyps found during a routine colonoscopy than women who eat just one serving every two weeks, according to a new study.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Colonic Polyps, Dietary Fats, Nutrition
Look Who's Talking ... Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Page: Stress
Pediatricians' Group Urges More Input from Parents ...

New policy statement calls for strong family presence, greater decision-making role

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Parenting
When Mom-to-Be's Overweight and Smokes, Risk for Birth Defects Rises ...

This combination more than doubled odds of heart damage in newborn, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Congenital Heart Defects, Obesity, Pregnancy and Substance Abuse
Health Tip: Most Teens Don't Get Enough Sleep ... Experts point to potential health consequences
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sleep Disorders, Teen Health
Health Tip: Wash Skin Properly ... To keep it clean and help prevent acne
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Acne
World Cancer Day ... Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Page: Cancer
Have a Safe and Healthy Super Bowl Celebration ... Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Healthy Living, Safety
Vaccinate against Flu: It's Not Too Late! ... Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Page: Flu
Study Clouds Evidence on Soy and Menopause ... Middle-aged women may find some relief from hot flashes and other menopause problems with soy supplements, according to Chinese researchers.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Herbal Medicine, Menopause
Even Strangers Can Make You Feel Left Out ...

Eye contact conveys a sense of belonging -- or not, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Mental Health
Nurturing Moms May Help Their Child's Brain Develop ... Study found toddlers with loving mothers had more growth in key brain area
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Development, Parenting
Pricey Surgery Robots Lack Clear Benefits ... As robots march into operating rooms across the nation, some doctors are getting worried that patients might not be better off with the costly machines.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Patient Safety, Surgery
Statins Equally Effective in Women and Men ... Cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce cardiovascular events, death for both sexes, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Diseases--Prevention, Statins
Gene Study Sheds Light on Body Clock's Link to Diabetes ...

A mutation affecting sleep-wake hormone may disrupt blood sugar control, researchers find

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Type 2, Genes and Gene Therapy, Hormones
Pets Help Women Cope with HIV/AIDS ...

Small study also found being a mother, worker, advocate made a difference, as did faith

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Living with HIV/AIDS
Chubby Doctors Could Be Bad For Your Health ...

Study finds they're less likely to counsel heavy patients on weight

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Occupations, Obesity, Talking With Your Doctor
Live Liver Donation Safer Than Previously Thought ...

Risk of death is 1.7 per thousand donors, new study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Organ Donation
Study Looks at Possible HIV Drugs-Birth Defect Link ...

More research needed into unconfirmed association between antiretrovirals and cleft lip/palate

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cleft Lip and Palate, HIV/AIDS and Pregnancy, Pregnancy and Medicines
Carpooling Parents Don't Always Use Booster Seats ... Parents use booster seats inconsistently when carpooling with young kids, according to a new study.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Motor Vehicle Safety
Safe for Sex? ... Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Diseases, Sexual Health
More Newborns Suffering Drug Withdrawal at Birth ...

Doctors seeing more women taking illicit drugs, prescription painkillers during pregnancy

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Pregnancy and Substance Abuse, Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
Those Extra Pounds Could Harm Your Back ...

Researchers say more severe spinal disc degeneration seen in obese patients

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Body Weight, Obesity, Spine Injuries and Disorders
FDA Approves Inlyta (Axitinib) to Treat a Type of Advanced Kidney Cancer ... Source: Food and Drug Administration
Related MedlinePlus Page: Kidney Cancer
Health Tip: Healthy Fats? They Exist ... Here are some common sources
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Dietary Fats
Health Tip: How to Protect Toddlers from Burns ... Precautions include keeping child out of kitchen while you're cooking
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Burns, Child Safety
Blood Pressure Differences Between Arms Could Signal Heart Risk ...

Peripheral vascular disease may lead to stroke or early death, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Peripheral Arterial Disease
Does Acupuncture Boost IVF Success? ... Acupuncture may help some women conceive through in-vitro fertilization (IVF), a new analysis of past research concludes. But the true benefit in the real world, if any, remains unclear.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Acupuncture, Infertility
Calories Count, But Not Where They Come From ... Sticking to diets with strict proportions of fat, carbs and protein may not be more effective for people who want to lose weight and fat mass than simply cutting back on calories, according to a new comparison of four diets.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diets, Weight Control
Don’t Blame C-Sections for Fat Kids ... Kids born by Cesarean section are no more likely to become obese than if they are born vaginally, a new study concludes.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cesarean Section, Childbirth, Obesity in Children
Teen Driver's Friends Can Be Dangerous Distraction, Studies Find ...

And certain young drivers are more apt to cruise around in a crowd

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Motor Vehicle Safety, Teen Health
Being Foreign-Born Affects Access to Care ... Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Page: Health Disparities
Children of Working Mothers Face More Health Problems ... Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Page: Children's Health
Depending on a Woman's Age, Hysterectomy May Be the Best Option for Resolving Chronic Pelvic Pain and Heavy Bleeding ... Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hysterectomy, Pelvic Pain
Lack of Folic Acid Supplementation for Nonpregnant Women Means Missed Opportunities to Prevent Neural Tube Defects in Children ... Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Page: Folic Acid
Study Finds Potentially Suboptimal Use of Antidepressants for Residents in Veterans Affairs Nursing Homes ... Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Page: Veterans and Military Health
Physicians Need Better Understanding of Factors that Patients Use to Decide about Colorectal Cancer Screening ... Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Colonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer
HIV Outcomes and Medication Use Are Similar between Rural and Urban HIV Patients ... Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Pages: HIV/AIDS Medicines, Living with HIV/AIDS
Increasing Body Mass Index Lowers Quality of Life in Obese Individuals ... Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Page: Obesity
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Associated with Elevated Hemoglobin A1c Levels in Low-Income Blacks with Diabetes ... Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Type 2, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Benefits of Active Surveillance Therapy for Localized Prostate Cancer Not Yet Demonstrated ... Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Page: Prostate Cancer
Older Medications for Epilepsy Obtain Better Control but Have More Adverse Effects ... Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Page: Epilepsy
Newer Antidepressants Equally Effective in Treating Major Depressive Disorder ... Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Antidepressants, Depression
Educational Intervention Helps Doctors and Patients Split Statin Tablets to Save Money for Patients and Payers ... Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Related MedlinePlus Page: Statins
Discrimination Seems to Harm Health Regardless of Race ... Unfair treatment that is race-based linked to reports of poor health in both blacks and whites
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Stress
Too Much Fructose Sweetener Tied to Heart Risks in Teens ...

Study finds high consumption associated with early signs of diabetes, other health issues

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Carbohydrates, Heart Diseases--Prevention, Teen Health
Study Explores Role of Drugs, Drive-By Shootings, and Other Crimes in Gang Homicides ... Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Page: Teen Violence
Study Finds Racial and Ethnic Disparities in U.S. Cancer Screening Rates ... Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Health Disparities
Off-Campus Party Hosts Drank Most in College Survey ...

Guzzling some 9 alcoholic beverages each event, student hosts outdid their guests

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, College Health, Underage Drinking
Students Report Playing Dangerous 'Choking Game' ...

One in seven at a Texas university tried it, survey finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: College Health
Tropical Trip OK for Most with Crohn's, Colitis ...

Symptom-free patients have no greater risk for gastro infections than general public, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Crohn's Disease, Traveler's Health, Ulcerative Colitis
Gel Lubricant Reduces Pain During Vaginal Exams ... Next time you get a vaginal exam, you might want to ask your doctor to use a lubricant gel.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Women's Health Checkup
Common Gastro Disease Occurs Even with High-Fiber Diet ...

Eating less fiber was linked to lower diverticulosis risk in study, but no proof of cause and effect

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dietary Fiber, Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
Experts Offer Tips on Avoiding iPad-Linked Shoulder, Neck Strain ...

Users should not keep tablet computers such as iPad or Xoom on their laps, small study suggests

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Ergonomics
IV Acetaminophen Linked to More Child Overdoses ...

Confusion can arise over measurement guidelines, experts warn

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Medication Errors, Pain Relievers
Blogging May Help Teens Dealing with Social Distress ... Source: American Psychological Association
Related MedlinePlus Page: Teen Mental Health
DSM-5 Proposed Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder Designed to Provide More Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment ... Source: American Psychiatric Association - - PDF
Related MedlinePlus Page: Autism
A Few Too Many ... Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Page: Alcohol
Positive Reinforcement May Help Patients Take Their Meds ...

Upbeat thoughts plus education boosted adherence among blacks with high blood pressure, study found

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: African-American Health, High Blood Pressure, Medicines
Health Tip: Manage Pain During Childbirth ... Suggestions to ease pain without medication
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Childbirth
Health Tip: Preparing for a Stress Test ... To check heart function
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Heart Diseases
Statins May Stave Off Liver Cancer in People with Hepatitis B ...

Study found lower risk of developing disease for people taking these cholesterol-cutting drugs

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hepatitis B, Liver Cancer, Statins
Test Might Predict Risk of Lung Cancer's Return ...

But it's not clear yet how helpful the molecular exam will be, experts say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Lung Cancer
Details May Predict Kids' Soccer-Injury Recovery ... A new study of young soccer players and their thigh-muscle injuries suggests that age, site of injury and how it happened may help determine how long a player will be off the field.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Leg Injuries and Disorders, Sports Injuries
Researchers Spot Potential Bile Duct Cancer Drug Targets ...

Mutations in two genes found in tumors appear to fuel their growth

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bile Duct Cancer, Genes and Gene Therapy
Spike in Deaths Blamed on 2003 NYC Power Outage ... The biggest electricity blackout to occur in the United States resulted in 90 additional deaths in New York City, caused both by accidents and disease-related problems, according to a new analysis of data from the summer of 2003.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Disaster Preparation and Recovery
Caffeine May Alter Women's Estrogen Levels ...

But effect is different in Asians, whites, study says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Caffeine, Hormones, Women's Health
Factors Linked to Age of Onset of Menopause Identified ...

Researchers zero in on 13 new genetic clues

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Menopause
Working Too Much Can Give You the Blues ...

Staying on the job 11 hours or more each day doubles the risk for depression, study shows

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Depression, Occupational Health
Medication Helps Some with Mild Depression ... People with mild depression may benefit from taking antidepressants, suggests a new analysis of past studies that compared symptoms in people on the drugs to those given drug-free placebo pills.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Antidepressants, Depression
Study Shows Caffeine Consumption Linked to Estrogen Changes ... Source: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development -
Related MedlinePlus Page: Caffeine
Mutations in 2 Genes Linked to Rare Autism-Related Disorder ...

Research sheds light on Joubert syndrome, which causes physical and mental disabilities

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cerebellar Disorders, Genes and Gene Therapy
Exercise May Boost Mood for Some Chronically Ill ... Working out regularly may brighten the mood of people with chronic health problems like cancer, heart disease and back pain, according to the first sweeping look at previous research.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Coping with Chronic Illness, Exercise and Physical Fitness
Enema Transplant Works for Stubborn Infection ... For patients with nearly no options to treat a persistent bacterial infection wreaking havoc on their bowels, a transplant of someone else's fecal matter, delivered by enema, helps heal in nine out of 10 cases, according to a new study.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Clostridium Difficile Infections
Study Finds Early Signs of Autism in Baby Brains ...

Children who develop autism already show signs of different brain responses in their first year of life, scientists said on Thursday in a study that may in the future help doctors diagnose the disorder earlier.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Autism
Gang Murders Taking Toll On Young Males, CDC Says ... Most of these homicides involve guns, but criminal drug activity isn't often a factor
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Teen Violence
More U.S. Babies Born at Home ...

Home birth is seen as viable option for some women, experts say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Childbirth
Study Finds No Link Between HPV Vaccine and Autoimmune Disorders ...

No risk seen among nearly 190,000 Gardasil recipients in company-funded review

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Autoimmune Diseases, HPV, Immunization
Too Few Americans Getting Screened for Common Cancers ... National targets for breast, cervical and colon malignancies still not being met
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Health Disparities, Health Screening
Study Finds Elevated Risk Factors Linked to Major Cardiovascular Disease Events across a Lifetime ... Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute -
Related MedlinePlus Page: Heart Diseases--Prevention
Oral HPV Infection Strikes Men More Than Women ...

Sex, smoking associated with raised risk of transmission, researchers report

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: HPV
Testosterone Exposure May Explain Boys' Language Delay ... Male hormone levels before birth appear linked to speech differences, study contends
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hormones, Speech and Language Problems in Children
Too Many Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Inactive, Study Finds ...

Experts say exercise helps keep joints flexible, maintains function

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Health Tip: Caring for Minor Burns ... Suggestions to help you heal
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Burns
Health Tip: Create the Right Environment for Sleep ... Here are suggestions
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Sleep Disorders
Narcissism Blues ... Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Men's Health, Personality Disorders, Stress
More Fruits, Veggies in U.S. School Lunch Rules ...

U.S. schoolchildren, accustomed to a steady diet of pizza and french fries, will find more fruits, vegetables and whole grains on their cafeteria trays under new government school lunch rules announced on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: School Health
Active Ingredient in Viagra Shrunk Disfiguring Growths in Kids ...

But, the finding is preliminary and the treatment is expensive, researchers note

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Lymphedema
Avastin May Be Helpful Before Breast Cancer Surgery ...

However, it's not clear which patients would benefit, studies find

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Cancer Chemotherapy
Long Shifts May Raise Some Nurses' Odds for Obesity ...

Arduous schedules take toll on their health, patient care, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity, Occupational Health for Healthcare Providers
Optimal Heart Health Starts Early ...

No risk factors by middle age is 'the fountain of youth for your heart'

Source: HealthDay
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Talking Things Through in Your Head May Help Autism ... Teaching children with autism to "talk things through" in their heads may help them solve tricky day-to-day tasks and could increase the chances of them living independent lives when they grow up, British scientists said on Wednesday.
Source: Reuters Health
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Drinking Black Tea May Cut Blood Pressure ... People who enjoy drinking black tea throughout the day may get the added benefit of a slight reduction in their blood pressure, suggests a new Australian study.
Source: Reuters Health
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Controversial Scan Doesn't Help Smokers Quit ... Checking for clogged arteries doesn't help inveterate smokers kick the habit if they are already in a quit-smoking program, Swiss researchers have found.
Source: Reuters Health
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U.S. Hepatitis A Vaccine Rates Vary Widely, Survey Shows ... Although about 85 percent of kids in two U.S. states have had a complete set of hepatitis A vaccines, overall just three in 10 have had both shots, according to a new survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Source: Reuters Health
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Study Shows High Animal Fat Diet Increases Gestational Diabetes Risk ... Source: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development -
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Kids' Health Predicts Parents' Future Heart Disease ... When children have high cholesterol or blood pressure, their parents may have increased risks of diabetes and heart disease down the road, a new study finds.
Source: Reuters Health
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Lifestyle Counseling Dramatically Reduces Time to Reach Treatment Goals for People with Diabetes ... Source: American Diabetes Association
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Men at Higher Risk for Mental Decline That Precedes Alzheimer's ...

Odds worst for people without college education, study finds

Source: HealthDay
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Neurologists Should Screen Patients for Abuse ...

People with certain disorders might be more vulnerable to violence, says American Academy of Neurology

Source: HealthDay
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U.S. Soldiers Face Host of Mental Health Issues ...

Studies found they were prone to depression, substance abuse and suicide

Source: HealthDay
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Women Can Take Steps to Prevent Cervical Cancer ...

Regular Pap tests, HPV vaccine go a long way in warding off the disease, experts say

Source: HealthDay
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Many Docs Use Costly MRIs to Diagnose Nerve Condition ...

Cheaper tests to spot diabetes-linked nerve damage are effective, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
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Bird Flu Mutation Studies Must Go on, Says Scientist ...

A scientist researching a potentially highly lethal airborne version of the H5N1 bird flu virus said on Wednesday he must be allowed to pursue his studies if deadly pandemics are to be prevented.

Source: Reuters Health
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Protein That Controls Movement Does the Opposite in Parkinson's ...

Study with mice suggests it may be a new drug target

Source: HealthDay
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Study Finds Treatment of Silent Acid Reflux Does Not Improve Asthma in Children ... Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute -
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Asthma Warning ... Source: HealthDay -
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Kids' Snacks Can Be Healthy and Inexpensive ...

New study at YMCAs finds food combinations that satisfy budgets, nutrition guidelines

Source: HealthDay
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Health Tip: Clean a Wound Carefully ... And help reduce the risk of infection
Source: HealthDay
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Frying with Olive, Sunflower Oil OK for Heart, Study Finds ...

Type of cooking oil determines fried foods' link to heart disease, death risk

Source: HealthDay
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Pulse Oximetry Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Defects ... Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Travel to Carnival and Mardi Gras 2012 ... Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Page: Traveler's Health
Can Low Birth Weight Raise Autism Risk? ...

In twins study, smaller size was associated with greater risk

Source: HealthDay
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Report Finds Large Decline in Lower-Limb Amputations among U.S. Adults with Diagnosed Diabetes ... Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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CT Scan Dye Containing Iodine May Affect Thyroid ...

Used for some medical imaging, cardiac procedures

Source: HealthDay
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Common Household Chemicals Might Harm Kids' Immunity ...

Study found lower response to vaccines in those with higher levels of PFCs in their blood

Source: HealthDay
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Gene Mutations May Boost Ovarian Cancer Survival ...

Women with BRCA1, BRCA2 have higher risk for the disease, but prognosis might be better

Source: HealthDay
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Heartburn Meds Won't Help, May Harm Kids with Asthma ...

Acid-reducing drugs might boost respiratory infections in children without reflux, study finds

Source: HealthDay
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Rate of Leg, Foot Amputations Among Diabetics Drops ...

Researchers point to better management of disease in explaining the trend

Source: HealthDay
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Swimming Lowers Older Adults' Blood Pressure ...

Many older adults like to take a dip a pool, and now a small study suggests it can be good for their blood pressure.

Source: Reuters Health
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Enriched Skim Milk Good for Gout ...

Pain, uric acid levels improved in those drinking shakes made of skim milk powders

Source: HealthDay
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Drug May Slow Early Prostate Cancer ...

Typically used for an enlarged prostate, it could prevent need for aggressive treatment

Source: HealthDay
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Ob-Gyns Should Screen for Domestic Abuse ...

Intimate partner violence can be psychological or physical, occurs at all levels of society

Source: HealthDay
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Dialing Up Stress ... Source: HealthDay -
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Health Tip: Exercise for Healthier Bones ... Activities that can help maintain bone health
Source: HealthDay
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Health Tip: Food Can Affect Sleep ... What you eat and drink can keep you up or make you drowsy
Source: HealthDay
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Living Together May Be Mentally Healthier Than Marriage ...

Once the honeymoon's over, wedded couples grow less happy and social, research claims

Source: HealthDay
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Family Focus May Help Obese Kids to Succeed in Treatment ... Source: American Heart Association
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Positive Psychology Has Limited Health Benefits ... A psychology technique that encourages patients to think positively and gain confidence helped some with high blood pressure and heart disease stick to medication and exercise goals, according to new research.
Source: Reuters Health
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Narcissism Especially Bad for Men's Health ...

Traits such as entitlement, exploitativeness may raise levels of stress hormone

Source: HealthDay
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Steady Diet of Mental Stimulation Might Reduce Alzheimer's Risk ...

Lifetime of reading, games lowered levels of brain plaques, researchers report

Source: HealthDay
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Dyslexia's Brain Changes May Occur Before Kids Learn to Read ...

Study findings might help identify at-risk children at younger age

Source: HealthDay
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Study Shows How Stress Triggers Immune System ...

Conflict fires up molecules related to inflammation, researchers report

Source: HealthDay
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Alcohol OK in Housing for Formerly Homeless ...

Heavy drinkers actually cut back on booze over two years, researchers found

Source: HealthDay
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Bosses Have Big Impact on Workplace Well-Being ... Treating employees badly can backfire as productivity drops, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
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Certain Seniors At Risk for Infection After ER Visit ...

Going to hospital may spur respiratory, gastro illnesses in long-term care residents

Source: HealthDay
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Pain Intensity Greater for Women Than Men ...

Medical record analysis reveals that pain scores are higher among females for a wide range of diseases

Source: HealthDay
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'Co-Occurring' Disorders May Explain Change in Autism Diagnosis ...

As symptoms of other conditions become more apparent, labels may vary, study suggests

Source: HealthDay
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Only 1 in 4 Young Teens Uses Sunscreen Regularly ...

Sunburn in childhood a major risk factor for skin cancer, experts note

Source: HealthDay
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Severe Brain Injury When Young May Have Long-Term Effects ...

Good home environment helps overcome some deficits, studies find

Source: HealthDay
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Health by the Numbers ... Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Statistics, Healthy Living
Health Tip: Help Calm a Cough ... Here's what you can do
Source: HealthDay
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Health Tip: When Stress Becomes Dangerous ... Signs you should call your doctor
Source: HealthDay
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New Genetic Clues to Breast Cancer? ... Researchers say they've identified three more genomic regions associated with the disease
Source: HealthDay
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Avoid Getting Scorched by 'Hot Yoga' ...

High temperature could be dangerous for people with certain medical conditions, expert cautions

Source: HealthDay
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Overweight Linked to Acne in Teen Girls ... Overweight girls in their late teens were twice as likely as their normal-weight peers to report having a lot of acne in a large new survey of Norwegian teenagers that did not find the same link in boys.
Source: Reuters Health
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Docs More Likely to Suspect Abuse in Poor Kids ... When a toddler has a broken bone, pediatricians may be more likely to suspect abuse if the family is lower-income, a new study finds.
Source: Reuters Health
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Anthrax Vaccine Shows Promise in Monkeys ...

Research is part of U.S. military's anti-bioterrorism efforts

Source: HealthDay
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Breast Cancer Before 50 Linked to More Distress ...

Personalized treatment might improve health-related quality of life in younger patients

Source: HealthDay
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Many U.S. Adults Not Vaccinated for Hepatitis B ...

Missed opportunities lead to many new infections each year, study found

Source: HealthDay
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More Evidence for Oxaliplatin as Colon Cancer Chemotherapy ... Adding the drug to standard regimen improved survival in new group of patients
Source: HealthDay
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Study Links Sleep Apnea and Sudden Deafness ... Sudden hearing loss might be tied to an underlying sleep disorder that interrupts breathing, suggests a new study from Taiwan.
Source: Reuters Health
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Docs Can Miss Abnormalities Captured by Pill Camera ... Cameras-in-a-pill can capture views deep within the small intestine, but the doctors who read the results may often fail to spot abnormalities, a small study suggests.
Source: Reuters Health
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Asthma Meds Likely Safe During Pregnancy ...

Slight increase in rare birth defects, but cause not clear

Source: HealthDay
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Smoking During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism ...

But there are many other reasons to avoid cigarettes while pregnant

Source: HealthDay
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Study Highlights Features of High-Quality Primary Care ...

Interventions promoting access to comprehensive, patient-centered care might cut health disparities

Source: HealthDay
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Pomegranate Seed Oil Fails to Cool Hot Flashes ... In the first clinical trial of pomegranate seed oil as a treatment for menopausal hot flashes, women taking the supplement twice a day for 12 weeks got no more relief than women taking a placebo pill containing sunflower oil.
Source: Reuters Health
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British Troops Have Lower Rate of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury ...

Study looked at prevalence among U.S., U.K. military personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Traumatic Brain Injury, Veterans and Military Health
Experts Weigh Changes to Definition of Autism ...

The goal: to create a clearer diagnosis of what constitutes the disorder; many could be affected

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Autism
Tanning Salon Tax No Deterrent ...

Bans for people under 18 and fines may be more effective than tax, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
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U.S. Work-Related Injuries, Illnesses Take Toll on the Till ...

Costs related to occupational health reach $250 billion annually, researcher says

Source: HealthDay
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Seeing Red ... Source: HealthDay -
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Many Breast Cancer Patients Uninformed About Options ...

Survey of survivors found that only about half were asked their preference for type of surgery

Source: HealthDay
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Rapid Infant Growth Linked to Asthma in Study ...

First three months might be critical window, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
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Treating Diabetes, Depression Together May Make Sense ...

Study found both conditions improved when addressed simultaneously

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Depression, Diabetes
Health Tip: Store Insulin Properly ... Follow these suggestions
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Diabetes Medicines
Health Tip: Strengthen Your Muscles ... And help avoid muscle loss as you age
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Exercise for Seniors
Bipolar Drug May Spur Weight Gain, Thyroid Problems ...

Overall, lithium still 'treatment of choice' but docs urged to watch for and manage side effects

Source: HealthDay
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Middle-Aged Men with Upper-Normal Blood Pressure at Risk for AF ... Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, High Blood Pressure
Delirium After Stroke Linked to Poorer Outcomes for Patients ... Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Page: Stroke
Sexual Activity Is Safe for Most Heart Patients ... Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Page: Heart Diseases
Alcohol OK in Housing for Formerly Homeless, Study Says ...

Heavy drinkers actually cut back on booze over two years, researchers found

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Alcoholism
Kidney Failure Patients Prone to GI Tract Bleeding ...

Bleeding in the esophagus, stomach and intestine can be deadly for dialysis patients, study says

Source: HealthDay
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Genetic Abnormality Predicts Benefit from Treatment for a Rare Brain Tumor ... Source: National Cancer Institute -
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Can Coffee Really Thwart Type 2 Diabetes? ...

Three potentially beneficial compounds identified in lab study

Source: HealthDay
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Poorer Folks May Find It Harder to Quit Smoking ...

Financial and social status seems to affect treatment success, study finds

Source: HealthDay
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Stroke Patients with Delirium Have Worse Prognosis ...

Study found longer hospitalizations, greater risk of death

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Delirium, Stroke
More Than Half of Teens Who Gave Birth Weren't Using Contraception: CDC ...

A third of them thought they couldn't get pregnant at the time, researchers report

Source: HealthDay
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Study Hints That Statins Might Fight Breast Cancer ...

But laboratory finding on tumor suppression hasn't been proven in real-world setting, researcher said

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Statins
U.S. Military Women Exposed to More Combat Than Ever Before ...

Female soldiers have the same rate of post-traumatic stress disorder as males, study finds

Source: HealthDay
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New Medication, Surgery May Offer Relief for Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) ... Source: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Related MedlinePlus Page: Arthritis
Coexisting Medical Conditions Increase Treatment Costs and Lengthen Hospitalization after Hip Fracture ... Source: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Related MedlinePlus Page: Hip Injuries and Disorders
Plant Compounds Tied to Fewer Heart Deaths ... Older adults who get a moderate amount of certain plant compounds in their diets are less likely to die of heart disease or stroke, a large study finds.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Diseases, Nutrition for Seniors, Stroke
Packaging May Pump-Up Kids' Sunscreen Use ... Kids using a pump dispenser applied the most sunscreen in a new Australian study, but they still used less than half the amount needed for full protection.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Skin Cancer, Sun Exposure
Narrowed Artery Condition Often Goes Undiagnosed ...

Fibrous tissue disorder raises risks for high blood pressure, stroke and aneurysm

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Vascular Diseases
Repeat Scans Urged for Head Injury When Blood Thinners Involved ...

Italian study confirms recommendation for 2 CT scans 24 hours apart to detect bleeding in brain

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Thinners, CT Scans, Head Injuries
Tall? That May Be Good News for Your Heart ... Tall men are less likely than shorter ones to develop heart failure, suggests a new study of U.S. doctors.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Heart Failure
1 in 5 U.S. Adults Suffers Mental Ills ...

But, lack of insurance blocks many from treatment, experts say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Statistics, Mental Health
Hungry Families Admit to 'Formula Stretching' ...

Better methods needed to identify those without enough to eat, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
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When to Scan ... Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Screening, Osteoporosis, Women's Health
Health Tip: Set an Exercise Schedule ... To help adhere to your fitness routine
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Exercise and Physical Fitness
Health Tip: Stick with Your Healthy New Year's Resolutions ... Don't let them slide
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Healthy Living
Antidepressants Might Raise Fall Risk in Nursing Homes ...

Residents with dementia taking so-called SSRIs seem to be at higher risk of injury, study suggests

Source: HealthDay
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Cervical Cancer: The Preventable Gynecologic Cancer ... Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Melanoma Drug's Link to Other Skin Cancers Identified ...

New study suggests ways around the risk for patients

Source: HealthDay
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New Drug Combo for Hepatitis C Shows Promise ...

Called 'watershed' research, study reports success with oral meds

Source: HealthDay
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Some Women Can Go Longer Between Bone Checks ...

Those with normal density may be able to wait more than recommended two years, researcher says

Source: HealthDay
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Video Consults with Dermatologists Aid Treatment ... After a live video consult with a dermatologist, almost every patient who'd previously been checked out by a primary care doctor had a change in their diagnosis or in their treatment, in a new study from California.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Rural Health Concerns, Skin Conditions
Kids Do Well with Two Cochlear Implants ... Deaf children who already had one cochlear implant had improvements in speech, hearing and related quality of life measures after a second was implanted in the other ear, researchers from the Netherlands reported this week.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hearing Aids, Hearing Problems in Children
Study Maps Path from Smoking to Emphysema in Mice ...

Immune response to smoke causes the disease, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Smoking
Voraxaze Approved to Treat High Levels of Chemo Drug ... Blood amounts can rise due to kidney failure
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer Chemotherapy, Medicines
Genes May Guide Intelligence Throughout Life ...

Some people stay smart as they age in part because of genetic factors, study suggests

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Genes and Gene Therapy
Gossiping Might Be Good for You ...

Telling others when you see someone behaving badly makes you feel better, study suggests

Source: HealthDay
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Appendicitis Racial Disparities Mostly Unexplained ... Poverty and unfavorable health insurance account for only a small portion of the gap in the number of white versus Hispanic or black children who end up with a burst appendix, according to a new study.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Appendicitis, Health Disparities
CDC Finds "Pseudo-Outbreak" of Whooping Cough ... A cluster of suspected whooping cough cases in Colorado was actually most likely a "pseudo-outbreak," according to an investigation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Source: Reuters Health
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Genes May Give Clues to Severe form of Lupus ...

A DNA sequence known as an 'accelerator' might explain some aggressive cases, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
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Flu Season off to Slow Start, So Far ...

Relatively few cases reported, experts say, but that doesn't mean a surge can't happen

Source: HealthDay
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Sleep Might Help Deepen Traumatic Memories ...

Staying awake after disturbing event weakened emotional response upon recall, study found

Source: HealthDay
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Vaccine Against Bacterial Meningitis Shows Promise ...

Disease caused by the B strain can be deadly

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Immunization, Meningitis
Web of Trouble? ... Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Internet Safety, Teen Mental Health
Health Tip: Avoid Sugary Foods for Healthier Teeth ... Suggestions to help prevent cavities
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Carbohydrates, Tooth Decay
Health Tip: Limit Drug-Food Interactions ... Foods can affect both prescription and OTC meds
Source: HealthDay
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U.S. Wants to Buttress Alzheimer's Arsenal by 2025 ... Left unchecked, the number of Alzheimer's patients could triple by 2050, experts say
Source: HealthDay
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'The Pill' Can Help Ease Period Pain, Study Finds ...

Many doctors already prescribe oral contraceptives 'off-label' for this purpose, experts note

Source: HealthDay
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Experimental Drug Might Help Some a Bit with Colon Cancer ...

Drug extended survival by one month in those with advanced disease

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Colorectal Cancer
Are You at High Risk for Serious Illness from Flu? ... Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Chickenpox Can Be Serious: Protect Your Child ... Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Fish Oil Plus Exercise May Do Older Muscles Good ... Older women may be able to boost their muscle strength by adding fish oil supplements to their exercise routine, a small clinical trial suggests.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dietary Fats, Exercise for Seniors
'Upper Normal' Blood Pressure Linked to Heart Risk in Men ...

Those with levels in the high end of the normal range may later develop irregular heartbeat, study says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, High Blood Pressure, Men's Health
Joint Replacement Patients Face Blood Clot Risk in Hospital ...

Knee surgery associated with twice the risk compared to hip procedure, evidence review found

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Deep Vein Thrombosis, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement
Knee Arthritis May Speed Up Process Linked to Cell Aging ...

People with osteoarthritis have increased cell deterioration nearest to damaged joint, study finds

Source: HealthDay
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How Much Iodine Is Too Much? ... Iodine deficiency is a major health problem worldwide, but a new study points to the potential downsides of too much iodine.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dietary Supplements, Minerals
Americans Aren't Getting Any Skinnier ...

But, the good news is the overall rate of obesity is stabilizing, researchers report

Source: HealthDay
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Drug Duo May Help Fight Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer ...

Response rate increased with two-drug approach, researchers report

Source: HealthDay
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ADHD: Treating with Eating? ... Source: HealthDay -
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Drinking Late in First Trimester May Be Most Hazardous ...

But no alcohol use is safe during pregnancy, study finds

Source: HealthDay
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Younger Adults on Multiple Meds at Risk for Falls ...

Injury risk was doubled compared to those with fewer prescriptions

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Falls, Medicines
Health Tip: Get More Veggies Into Your Diet ... Here are some ways to add them to snacks and meals
Source: HealthDay
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Health Tip: Stop Your Child's Thumb-Sucking Habit ... The practice can be harmful to teeth
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Toddler Development
Injuries to Pedestrians Wearing Headphones Tripled Since 2004 ...

Unaware of surroundings, they're hit by cars, even trains, report says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Injuries
Vitamin D Doesn't Ease Lung Disease Symptoms ... In a new study of people with moderate or severe lung disease, taking large amounts of vitamin D was not linked to any symptom relief, researchers from Belgium report.
Source: Reuters Health
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Women Suffer from Sleep Apnea, Raised Heart Risks, Too ...

Spanish study also finds that breathing apparatus helps them as much as it helps men

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Disease in Women, Sleep Apnea
'Nose Job' May Make You Look a Bit Younger, Too ...

But several plastic surgeons say psychology may be at work as well

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
Drop in Melanoma Deaths Limited to Educated Whites ...

Rates not declining in skin cancer patients with less schooling, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
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Is Continued Lip-Reading an Early Sign of Autism? ...

Researchers say that typically developing infants focus on a speaker's eyes after age 1

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Autism
Many Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Face Eating Problems ...

Poor throat function, depression and pain are common, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Head and Neck Cancer
More, Faster Weight Loss Seen with Gastric Bypass Than Banding ...

But the surgeon performing the operation also makes a difference, an expert says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Weight Loss Surgery
Overweight Teen Girls May Have Higher Acne Risk ...

However, no similar connection found for boys in Norwegian study

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Acne, Obesity in Children
Children Born by C-Section at Slightly Higher Asthma Risk ...

Large Norwegian study found likelihood greater when mothers had no allergies

Source: HealthDay
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Pediatricians Split on Heart Tests Before Kids' ADHD Meds ...

About 15 percent order EKGs; recent studies say drugs don't pose heart risk

Source: HealthDay
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Teens of Lesbian Parents Appear Well-Adjusted ...

Teasing, stereotypes did not affect their quality of life, small study found

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Parenting, Teen Mental Health
Your Taste for Fat May Reside in Your Genes ...

Individual sensitivity might influence what and how much you eat, small study suggests

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dietary Fats, Genes and Gene Therapy
Smaller Servings Mean More Balanced Meals for Kids ... Feeding preschoolers smaller portions of the main dish at lunchtime means they'll eat more fruit and vegetables on the side and fewer total calories, according to a new study.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Child Nutrition
Children's Drowning Injuries, Deaths Decline ...

Youngest children at risk in bathtubs, older boys at most risk from swimming

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Drowning
Health Tip: Avoid the Flu During Travel ... Suggestions to remain healthy
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Flu, Traveler's Health
Health Tip: What Affects Blood Glucose? ... Factors that can cause blood sugar to rise or fall
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Diabetes
Magnesium-Rich Diet May Lower Stroke Risk ...

People who eat lots of magnesium-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables, nuts and beans have fewer strokes, according to an international analysis covering some 250,000 people.

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Minerals, Stroke
Heading Soccer Balls Could Injure Brain ...

Players of all skill levels must use proper techniques, study says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sports Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injury
CDC Warns Against Sharing Insulin Pens ...

Doing so exposes people with diabetes to blood-borne infection risk

Source: HealthDay
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Experts Urge Public Action to Aid Cancer Prevention ...

Cancer society's new guidelines for diet and exercise stress community support

Source: HealthDay
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Recent Rotavirus Vaccines Safe ...

Gastrointestinal complications not associated with updated formulations

Source: HealthDay
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Statins Cost Four Times More in U.S. Than in U.K. ...

Use of generic versions of the cholesterol-lowering drugs in Britain may be a factor, study says

Source: HealthDay
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Nurses' Miscarriages Linked to Chemicals at Work ... Nurses who worked with chemotherapy drugs or sterilizing chemicals were twice as likely to have a miscarriage as their colleagues who didn't handle these materials, in a new study.
Source: Reuters Health
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Need to Exercise More? Think How It Will Help You Now ...

Shifting from long-term to short-term gains will resonate better, experts say

Source: HealthDay
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Normal Pregnancies May Be Misdiagnosed As Ectopic ...

Better diagnostic tools needed to avoid medical errors leading to fetal loss, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
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Weight Gain Often Unrecognized by Young Women ...

Those on birth control shots and young black women more alert to added pounds, study finds

Source: HealthDay
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NIH Study Shows 32 Million Americans Have Autoantibodies That Target Their Own Tissues ... Source: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences -
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Your Diet and Dining Out ... Source: HealthDay -
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Health Tip: Buy Safe Toys ... Suggestions to help protect youngsters
Source: HealthDay
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Health Tip: Take Care of Dry Skin ... Keep it moisturized
Source: HealthDay
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Antidepressants While Pregnant Linked to Slight Risk of Lung Problem in Babies ... Study found women who took SSRIs a bit more likely to have infants with high blood pressure in the lungs
Source: HealthDay
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Some IVF Patients Don't Follow Doctor's Orders ... Doctors recommend women using fertility treatments cut back on certain activities to increase their chances of having children, but a new study suggests they're not listening.
Source: Reuters Health
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Blogging Can Help Calm Anxious Teens ...

Responses were positive, supportive when adolescents went online with social problems

Source: HealthDay
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Driving and Diabetes: One Size Does Not Fit All ... Source: American Diabetes Association
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Children Exposed to HIV Before Birth at Risk for Language Delay ...

Researchers recommend routine screening for communication problems

Source: HealthDay
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Frequent Eating Tied to Less Weight Gain in Girls ... Girls who ate frequent meals and snacks put on fewer pounds and gained fewer inches to their waistlines over the next decade than those who only ate a couple of times each day, according to a new study.
Source: Reuters Health
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Integrated 3-D Imaging Facilitates Human Face Transplantation ... Source: American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America
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DNA Damage from Chemo May Help Spur Leukemia's Return ...

The treatment can achieve acute myeloid leukemia remission, but better options needed, experts say

Source: HealthDay
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Little Known About How Autism Affects Teen Drivers: Researchers ...

Communication and motor skill impairments may influence driving skills, experts say

Source: HealthDay
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NIH Study to Test Treatment for Fatty Liver Disease in Children ... Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases -
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NIH Scientists Find Cause of Rare Immune Disease ... Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases -
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Music May Ease Anxiety, Pain in Prostate Biopsy Patients ...

Men who listened to Bach with headphones during procedure seemed less stressed, study says

Source: HealthDay
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Fighting the Flu ... Source: HealthDay -
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Does Deodorant Ingredient Affect Breast Cancer Risk? ...

Small study finds suspect chemical even in women who never used the product, further muddying the debate

Source: HealthDay
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Less Common in Sunny States ...

Researchers say sunshine may boost vitamin D levels, affecting immune function

Source: HealthDay
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Partner's 'Viral Load' a Major Factor in HIV Transmission ...

Condom use, circumcision lowered risk of sexually infecting partners in study of African couples

Source: HealthDay
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Health Tip: Better Manage Stress ... Suggestions to help keep it under control
Source: HealthDay
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Health Tip: Help Control Constipation During Pregnancy ... Eat more fiber and drink more fluids
Source: HealthDay
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Could Internet Addiction Disrupt Brain's Connections? ...

Small Chinese study found abnormalities in white matter in brains of teenage Web junkies

Source: HealthDay
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Herbal Medicines For Arthritis Not Backed By Evidence ...

Not only are most ineffective, some can interfere with other medications, review found

Source: HealthDay
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Three Embryos Are Too Many For IVF: Study ... The ideal number is one or two for the assisted reproduction technique, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
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VFC Program: Vaccines for Uninsured Children ... Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Cronobacter Illness and Infant Formula ... Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Folic Acid Helps Prevent Neural Tube Defects ... Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Pool Chlorine Tied to Lung Damage in Elite Swimmers ... Competitive swimmers who train at indoor chlorinated swimming pools may have lung changes similar to those seen in people with mild asthma, a new study has found.
Source: Reuters Health
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Help Smokers Quit Whether They Ask or Not ...

Doctors should automatically offer smokers help with quitting, without waiting for signs that they're ready to kick the habit, researchers say.

Source: Reuters Health
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Covering Gym Fees Might Be Money Saver for Medicare ...

Medicare Advantage plans that do so lure healthier members, study suggests

Source: HealthDay
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Even When Silent, Irregular Heartbeat Linked to Stroke Risk ...

Study found people with pacemakers experienced atrial fibrillation without realizing it

Source: HealthDay
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Gene Research Sheds Light on Rare Immune Disease ...

One symptom, cold urticaria, is a potentially serious disorder triggered by exposure to low temperatures

Source: HealthDay
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Marathoners at Slim Risk of Cardiac Arrest ...

10-year study found distance running safe for most participants

Source: HealthDay
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Scientists Identify Inherited Prostate Cancer Gene ...

Men with the mutation are at 10 to 20 times increased risk of prostate cancer

Source: HealthDay
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Extra Oxygen May Harm Emergency Patients ... That oxygen mask they strap on patients rushed to the ER after a heart attack or a stroke?
Source: Reuters Health
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Outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease Traced to Hospital Fountain ...

Indoor decorative fountains should undergo periodic testing for bacteria, study says

Source: HealthDay
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Frequent Red Meat Eaters at Higher Risk of Stroke ...

A high-protein diet might benefit health in some ways, but depending on what kind of protein a person consumes, it could raise their stroke risk too, suggests a large new study that finds eating lots of red meat ups the likelihood of having a stroke while poultry lowers it.

Source: Reuters Health
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Alcohol Targets Brain 'Reward Centers' in Heavy Drinkers ...

Study highlights changes that make drinkers more likely to gain pleasure from booze

Source: HealthDay
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Mouse Study Give Clues to Why Exercise Is Healthy ...

Naturally occurring muscle protein has 'clear therapeutic potential,' researcher says

Source: HealthDay
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Americans Living Longer, CDC Report Finds ...

Better treatments, screening for many diseases may explain trend, experts say

Source: HealthDay
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Internet Flu Searches May Warn of Outbreaks ...

Harnessing this data could aid health care workers, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
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New Aspirin Concern ... Source: HealthDay -
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Car, TV Ownership Tied to Higher Risk for Heart Attack ...

But getting active during work and leisure hours can lower the odds, study finds

Source: HealthDay
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Novel Stem Cell Treatment May Hold Promise for Type 1 Diabetes ...

Scientists try to 're-educate' patient's immune cells to begin producing insulin

Source: HealthDay
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Surgeons in Mid-Career Have Fewest Complications ...

Both younger and older physicians performed worse on thyroid removal surgeries, study found

Source: HealthDay
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Health Tip: Spot the Symptoms of Heart Attack ... Here's what to watch for
Source: HealthDay
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Health Tip: When Your Child Cries at Night ... Suggestions for what to do
Source: HealthDay
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Certain Diabetes Drugs Might Aid Weight Loss ...

Medicines such as Byetta may help users shed pounds, but more study is needed, experts say

Source: HealthDay
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Loud Hospital Rooms Linked to Poor Patient Sleep ...

Hospitals are too loud, and patients' sleep could be suffering because of it, suggests a new study.

Source: Reuters Health
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Asian-Americans More Apt to Die in Hospital After Heart Attacks ...

However, program to improve health care reduced disparity

Source: HealthDay
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Autism Gastro Problems May Be Linked to Gut Bacteria ...

Study found children with the disorder have different type of microbes in stomach than other kids

Source: HealthDay
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Heart Disease More Likely in People with Psoriasis ... People who suffer from psoriasis may want to pay extra attention to heart risks, according to a new study that found they are at a greater risk for blocked arteries than those who don't have the skin disease.
Source: Reuters Health
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Dementia May Lead to Avoidable Hospitalizations ...

Two-thirds of admissions in these patients are for preventable illnesses, study finds

Source: HealthDay
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Occasional Pot Smoking Won't Harm Lungs ...

20-year study finds a few joints a month have no effect, but other experts differ

Source: HealthDay
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Study Challenges Potassium Guidelines for Heart Attack Patients ...

Current recommendations for the mineral may be too high, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
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Most Toddler Vaccines Not Linked to Blood Disease ...

Although the MMR vaccine has been linked to a heightened risk of a rare blood disorder, other childhood vaccines do not appear to be, researchers reported Monday.

Source: Reuters Health
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One in Six Americans Binge Drink ...

Most are young adults, but those aged 65 and over drink most often, report shows

Source: HealthDay
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Too Much Vitamin D Could Be Harmful to Heart ...

Higher-than-normal levels can increase cardiac inflammation, study found

Source: HealthDay
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Vitamin D May Improve Bone Health in Those Taking Anti-HIV Drug ... Source: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development -
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Diabetes Takes a Toll on Lifetime Earnings ... Teens with disease more likely to drop out of high school, make less money, researchers found
Source: HealthDay
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Alzheimer's Med Seems Ineffective in Those with Down Syndrome ...

Patients taking memantine had more serious adverse events than those given placebo

Source: HealthDay
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How to Keep from Overeating When Eating Out ...

Try ordering a la carte and skipping foods that aren't your favorites, study says

Source: HealthDay
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Anti-Stroke Diet ... Source: HealthDay -
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Health Tip: Is My Neck Pain Serious? ... Signs you should call a doctor
Source: HealthDay
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Health Tip: Make Low-Cholesterol Salad Choices ... Watch those toppings
Source: HealthDay
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New Blood Thinner Linked to Higher Heart Attack Risk ...

But benefits of Pradaxa still outweigh risks for those with atrial fibrillation, experts say

Source: HealthDay
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Can Electronic Health Records Erase Disparities? ... Switching to electronic health records might help close health gaps between black and white Americans, researchers suggest in a new study.
Source: Reuters Health
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Grief over Losing Loved One Linked to Higher Heart Attack Risks ... Source: American Heart Association
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9-1-1 Dispatchers Can Save More Lives by Coaching Bystanders in CPR ... Source: American Heart Association
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NIH Study Shows HIV-Exposed Children at High Risk of Language Delay ... Source: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development -
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Low-Dose Aspirin to Prevent First Heart Attack or Stroke? Not So Fast ...

Modest benefits might not outweigh bleeding risk, evidence review suggests

Source: HealthDay
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Could Nicotine Patches Help Stave Off Memory Loss? ...

Older people with mild cognitive impairment saw improvements while using them, researchers report

Source: HealthDay
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Exercise May Help Those at Higher Risk for Alzheimer's ...

Sedentary people with gene variation had more brain changes

Source: HealthDay
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Growth in U.S. Health Spending Stayed Slow in 2010 ...

3.9 percent rise similar to 2009 figure, study finds

Source: HealthDay
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Nicotine Patches, Gums Won't Help Smokers Quit Long-Term ... Researchers say finding underscores real-world challenges facing those looking to quit
Source: HealthDay
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Researchers Look at Genomes of Nonsmokers with Lung Cancer ...

Never-smokers may have different mutations in genes than smokers, suggests small, early study

Source: HealthDay
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Statins May Boost Diabetes Risk in Older Women ...

But experts say finding shouldn't spur change in guidelines for the cholesterol-lowering drugs

Source: HealthDay
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Surgery Seems Most Effective for Herniated Discs ...

And married people showed greatest improvement afterwards, study found

Source: HealthDay
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Diet Might Have Some Effect on ADHD ...

Review found omega-3 fatty acids may help kids with disorder, while Western diet could hurt

Source: HealthDay
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Power of Acupuncture to Ease Migraines Questioned in Study ...

Precise needle location may be less important than thought, expert says

Source: HealthDay
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Kids Who Need Heart Surgery May Fare Better at Busier Hospitals ...

Higher-volume centers had lower death rate for patients with complications, study finds

Source: HealthDay
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Most Parents Tell Kids About Test Results for Breast Cancer Genes ...

Children can handle the information, study suggests, except very youngest

Source: HealthDay
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Short Delay in Treating Blood Pressure Safe for Diabetics ...

But other experts disagree, saying the best solution to hypertension is prompt drug therapy

Source: HealthDay
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Alcohol and Sex ... Source: HealthDay -
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Health Tip: Be Prepared for Skin Changes As You Age ... Wrinkles and other imperfections are likely
Source: HealthDay
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Health Tip: Insomnia Keeping You Awake? ... Common symptoms of the sleep disorder
Source: HealthDay
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Why Some People Live to 110 ...

'Supercentenarians' appear to have built-in protection against disease, study finds

Source: HealthDay
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New Heart Rhythm Fix Sometimes Short-Lived ... A new procedure to treat the common heart rhythm problem atrial fibrillation may offer only short-lived relief for a significant portion of patients, according to California researchers.
Source: Reuters Health
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B Vitamins May Modestly Boost Memory ... Older adults who took vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements for two years had greater improvements on short- and long-term memory tests than adults who did not take the vitamins, according to the results of a new study from Australia.
Source: Reuters Health
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As Nations Develop, So May Bowel Disease ...

Researchers identify inflammatory bowel disease as a global problem

Source: HealthDay
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Don't Believe Hype About Robot Prostatectomy ... Older men considering robotic surgery for prostate cancer shouldn't trust the rosy ads promoting the expensive technology over low-tech surgery.
Source: Reuters Health
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Researchers Identify Liver Cancer Risk Factors ...

Hepatitis C, obesity contribute to rising rates, new studies find

Source: HealthDay
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Weight Loss Surgery May Help Diabetes ...

Not a cure, but operation plus meds better than either treatment alone, researcher says

Source: HealthDay
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Mice Exposed to Smoke Helped by Blood Pressure Drug ...

Research may hold hope for treating smoking-related lung diseases in humans

Source: HealthDay
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Paranoid or Placid? Scans Show Pot's Effect on Brain ...

Two ingredients in cannabis may affect neurology in very different ways, study shows

Source: HealthDay
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Smog Tied to Raised Risk of Chronic Illness in Black Women ...

Study showed more type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure as exposure rose

Source: HealthDay
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Diabetes Care Thwarted by Unstable Health Insurance ...

Disease management requires continuous coverage for preventive screenings, experts say

Source: HealthDay
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Study Offers Clues to Why Some Don't Benefit from Asthma Drugs ...

Almost half of those with mild to moderate symptoms may have different disease, study finds

Source: HealthDay
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Adults and ADHD ... Source: HealthDay -
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Global Study Finds Drug Abuse Highest in Richer Nations ... The U.S. can do its part to reduce the damage of addiction, experts say
Source: HealthDay
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Health Tip: House Cleaning with Arthritis ... Performing household chores with less pain
Source: HealthDay
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Health Tip: Make Eating a Family Affair ... Suggestions for healthy group meals
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Nutrition, Parenting
Mental Decline Can Start at 45, Study Finds ...

Early lapses in memory, reasoning may signal dementia later in life, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
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Sugary Drinks Tied to Breastfed Kids' Weight ...

Babies who were breastfed longest and drank few or no sugary beverages were about half as likely to be obese as kids who weren't breastfed or who consumed the most sugary drinks, in a new study of Hispanic children in southern California.

Source: Reuters Health
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Could Daily Aspirin Harm Seniors' Eyes? ...

Study found possible association between drug and age-related macular degeneration

Source: HealthDay
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Blood Test May Reveal Child's Sex Soon After Conception ...

More work is needed, but blood draw could reduce invasive procedures, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
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Study Finds E-Cigarettes Affect Airways, and Quickly ... The electronic cigarettes marketed as a safer alternative to the real thing produce immediate changes in users' airways, a small study suggests.
Source: Reuters Health
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Drug Eases Gout Flare-Ups in Some Patients ...

Starting gout treatment can lead to flare-ups, this drug might help

Source: HealthDay
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Experts Endorse Lower Lead-Poisoning Threshold ... Cutting the safe blood level of lead in children is long overdue, advocates say
Source: HealthDay
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Scientists Create First Monkeys with Mixed Genomes ...

Genetic material from six genomes made babies, researchers report

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Genes and Gene Therapy
Heart Failure, Diabetes Might Be Linked by Protein ...

Although 'p53' helps suppress tumors, new study finds negative effects

Source: HealthDay
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Many Jails Got No Flu Shots During H1N1 Outbreak: CDC ...

Researchers want small correctional facilities included in vaccine program

Source: HealthDay
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New Guidelines Issued for Combining HIV, Seizure Meds ...

Doctors urged to use caution in treating HIV/AIDS patients who experience seizures

Source: HealthDay
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Hitting it Hard ... Source: HealthDay -
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Antibiotics in Pregnancy May Shield Newborns from Strep B ...

Developing countries should adopt this practice for at-risk moms-to-be, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
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Missed Naps Could Put Toddlers at Risk for Mood Disorders ...

Study found lack of sleep hampers ability to express feelings

Source: HealthDay
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Health Tip: Is It Time to Potty Train? ... Signs your little one is ready
Source: HealthDay
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Health Tip: When Aggressive Behavior Signals a Problem ... Requiring a call to the pediatrician
Source: HealthDay
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