July 05, 2008.

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Get Healthy: Your Middle-Aged Heart Will Thank You It's never too late to start eating better, losing weight and exercising, studies find Posted: 2008-07-05 How to Stay Out of the ER This Summer Common sense and caution guarantee outdoor fun stays healthy, expert says Posted: 2008-07-05 On Independence Day, Think Fireworks Safety First Experts say leave the July 4 celebrations to the pros Posted: 2008-07-04 Gender Plays Role in Kidney Transplant Outcomes Increased rate of graft failure when male organs donated to females, study finds Posted: 2008-07-04 Mom's Vitamin D Levels Affect Baby's Dental Health Low concentrations may lead to enamel defects, early tooth decay, study finds Posted: 2008-07-04 Anxiety, Shyness May Be Long-Lasting Traits Brain mechanism present early in life predisposes people to worry, study finds Posted: 2008-07-04 FDA Panel Calls for More Testing of Diabetes Drugs Wants long-term studies to assure medications don't raise cardiovascular risks Posted: 2008-07-03 Playing It Safe With High School Sports Coaches, athletic trainers focus on prevention, better treatment for young athletes Posted: 2008-07-03 Tongue-Driven Device Aids Handicapped Magnetic tracer lets disabled control wheelchairs, perform other tasks independently Posted: 2008-07-03 Medication Reduces Violence in Some Schizophrenics Treating psychosis alone may not end risk; older drugs as good as newer ones, study finds Posted: 2008-07-03 Compound in Red Wine Fights Ravages of Age Resveratrol mimics the benefits of restricted calorie diets, study finds Posted: 2008-07-03 Barcode Technology Flaws Put Some Patients at Risk Nurses forced to use 'workarounds' to ensure medication errors are kept to minimum, study says Posted: 2008-07-03 Freeze-Dried Formula May Block HIV Virus in Breast Milk Could help prevent spread of disease in developing countries, study suggests Posted: 2008-07-03 New Tests Assess Kids' Sense of Smell, Taste Previous measures aimed at adults, but Australian team says these 3 gauges work better Posted: 2008-07-03 SIDS Linked to Brain Chemical Dysfunction Improper regulation of serotonin triggered sudden death in mice, researchers report Posted: 2008-07-03 Working Hard When Tired Raises Blood Pressure Finding suggests chronic fatigue may pose serious health risks Posted: 2008-07-03 Lots of Sex May Prevent Erectile Dysfunction It's the 'use it or lose it' principle at work, one expert says Posted: 2008-07-03 Screening Athletes Could Cut Sudden Cardiac Death Risk But ECG use controversial because of cost, number of false positives, study says Posted: 2008-07-03 Kidney Cancer Vaccine Shows No Boost in Survival But early-stage patients may benefit from further study of vitespen, researchers say Posted: 2008-07-03 Hallucinogen Gives Lasting Spiritual Boost Psilocybin may help treat patients with cancer, depression, drug abuse, study says Posted: 2008-07-02 Meditation, Yoga Might Switch Off Stress Genes Study suggests explanation for these practices' health benefits Posted: 2008-07-02 Smokeless Tobacco Products Do Raise Cancer Risk Snuff, chew shouldn't be viewed as a safe alternative to smoking, experts say Posted: 2008-07-02 Clinical Trials Update: July 2, 2008 Asthma Migraine and Cluster Headaches Depression Posted: 2008-07-02 New Drug Slows Thyroid Cancer Research also uncovers a genetic mutation that improves response to therapy Posted: 2008-07-02 New Spanish Consumer Guide Compares Diabetes Meds Publication aimed at assisting the 1 in 8 Hispanics with type 2 disease Posted: 2008-07-02 Glaucoma Treatment Can Prevent Blindness Even those with severe disease can save some vision, experts say Posted: 2008-07-02 MRSA Infections Can Bug Fitness Buffs Before heading to the gym, take simple steps to avoid the potentially deadly bacteria Posted: 2008-07-02 New Hope Against the Cold Sore Virus Driving herpes simplex out of hiding could bring about a cure, scientists say Posted: 2008-07-02 New Ear Tube Device Helps Treat Infections Faster Stainless steel rod reduces time of anesthesia, number of instruments inserted into canal Posted: 2008-07-02 More 90-Plus Women Than Men Prone to Dementia But far more women live to be that old, study authors note Posted: 2008-07-02 Lung Infections Cost Hospitals More Than $10B in 2006 Pneumonia second only to childbirth as most common reason for hospitalizations, analysis finds Posted: 2008-07-02 Circulating Tumor Cells Reveal Insights Into Lung Cancers Technology could one day help tailor treatments to individual patients, study says Posted: 2008-07-02 Two-Drug Treatment Didn't Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates But the case isn't closed, American cardiologists say Posted: 2008-07-02 Drug Use Increasingly Common in All Countries U.S. has one of the highest rates, international survey finds Posted: 2008-07-01 Genes Get Out the Vote Your DNA may be pushing you to cast a ballot, study suggests Posted: 2008-07-01 Clinical Trials Update: July 1, 2008 Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Diabetes and Hypertension Pneumonia Posted: 2008-07-01 New Method Better Predictor of In Vitro Fertilization Success Four factors were 70% accurate in determining if end result was pregnancy Posted: 2008-07-01 Tough Underage Drinking Laws Saving Lives Study finds raising drinking age, cracking down on fake IDs mean fewer fatalities on the road Posted: 2008-07-01 Smoke-Free Policies Prove Effective They not only cut secondhand exposure but also helped current users cut back, study finds Posted: 2008-07-01 TB Outbreaks May Be Predicted by First 2 Cases Identifying cluster characteristics early would aid control efforts, researchers say Posted: 2008-07-01 Scientists Find Way to Dim Cancer Switch Research could pave the way for better treatments of certain malignancies Posted: 2008-07-01 Mental Test Spots Alzheimer's Risk Questionnaire for those close to patient pinpointed who was likely to progress to dementia Posted: 2008-07-01 Opening Clogged Arteries Helps Women After Heart Attack But it doesn't help those with less severe heart damage known as unstable angina, analysis shows Posted: 2008-07-01 Death Rates for HIV Patients Decrease Dramatically Study found 5-year survival rate for those on HAART now equals general population Posted: 2008-07-01 Newborns in Intensive Care Often Exposed to Pain May change pain processing in brain, affect development, researcher says Posted: 2008-07-01 Extreme Heat a Deadly Risk for Older Adults Their bodies don't cool quickly, so caution should rise with temperatures Posted: 2008-07-01 U.S. Officials Stymied in Salmonella Search As infection toll in outbreak reaches 869, probe expands to include food items normally served with tomatoes Posted: 2008-07-01 Genetics, Environment Shape Sexual Behavior There's likely no one key reason for a particular orientation, research shows Posted: 2008-06-30 Trans Fat Labeling Gets Tricky Nutrition Facts panel makes it tough to make healthy choices, study shows Posted: 2008-06-30 Clinical Trials Update: June 30, 2008 Crohn's Disease Diabetes and Hypertension Insomnia Posted: 2008-06-30 New Molecular Trigger Described for Hypertension, Diabetes Out-of-control enzymes do damage in both conditions, study finds Posted: 2008-06-30 Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's Disease Number tripled, and they find a link to other conditions such as asthma, diabetes Posted: 2008-06-30 High Birth Weight Doubles Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis Hormonal effects may be to blame, researchers say Posted: 2008-06-30 Elevated Albumin Levels in Urine Raise Hypertension Risk Findings suggest current concept of 'normal' protein secretion needs revision Posted: 2008-06-30 Research Links Low HDL Levels With Memory Loss But experts aren't ready to embrace the findings as fact Posted: 2008-06-30 Want to Know the Calorie Content of Your Favorite Drink? Reports tells how many carbs and calories are in 26 best-selling alcoholic beverages Posted: 2008-06-30 Spray Cuts Kids' Pain When Getting IVs But it may not be much more effective than placebo, one expert says Posted: 2008-06-30 Caffeine Could Stave Off Multiple Sclerosis Finding may help scientists develop drug to treat autoimmune disease, researcher says Posted: 2008-06-30 Population-Based Strategy Urged to Cut U.S. Obesity Rate Heart association seeks policy, social changes that boost healthier eating, exercise Posted: 2008-06-30 Fatty Liver Disease Ups Heart Risks for Obese Kids As many as 6 million U.S. youngsters have the condition, researchers warn Posted: 2008-06-30 Mom's Unhealthy Diet May Have Long-Term Impact on Baby Rats fed junk food had higher cholesterol, blood fats into adulthood, British study finds Posted: 2008-06-30 Organ Donation: An Advancing Science Hindered by Supply Shortages 7,200 Americans die each year waiting for a replacement organ that never arrives Posted: 2008-06-29 Activity-Linked Heat Illness Needs Prompt Attention Trainers' group warns summer's temperatures can also bring severe injury Posted: 2008-06-29 Tomatoes May Not Be Only Source of Salmonella Outbreak As numbers rise, CDC officials wonder if another food might be contributing Posted: 2008-06-28 Alzheimer's Drug Shows Early Promise Slowed cognitive decline in patients without ApoE4 gene, trial shows Posted: 2008-06-28 Barefoot Lifestyle Has Its Dangers Surgeons group offers tips on how to be footloose and injury-free Posted: 2008-06-28 Start Packing for Great American Backyard Campout National Wildlife Federation says turn off TVs, computers, venture into nature Posted: 2008-06-27 Staying Social May Keep Dementia at Bay Study in older women found friends, family helped minds stay sharp Posted: 2008-06-27 Clinical Trials Update: June 27, 2008 Asthma Bladder Disorders Alzheimer's Disease Posted: 2008-06-27 Drug Helps Heroin Addicts Stay Clean Those taking buprenorphine lasted almost twice as long until using again, study says Posted: 2008-06-27 Are Medical Meetings Environmentally Unfriendly? Doctor contends the carbon footprint from so many specialists traveling to one place is too heavy. Posted: 2008-06-27 Golf Cart Injuries Give Rise to Calls for Regulation Study finds safety standards needed, especially for use on public roads Posted: 2008-06-27 MS Patients at Higher Risk for Restless Legs Syndrome But more study is needed to confirm the link, one expert said Posted: 2008-06-27 Antibiotics Effective for Vaginal Injury After Childbirth Small study finds they improve healing of common tissue tears, prevent infection Posted: 2008-06-27 Few Student-Athletes Survive Sudden Cardiac Arrest Access to defibrillators and knowing how to use them could reduce deaths, experts say Posted: 2008-06-27 Hip Replacement Boosts Mobility at Any Age Study finds patients twice as likely to care for themselves, saves money in long run Posted: 2008-06-27 Drugs With Marijuana Compounds Don't Boost Adverse Events But Canadian study finds increase in non-serious side effects Posted: 2008-06-27 New Vaccine May Account for Less Severe Rotavirus Season Hospital, doctor visits down sharply in many places, CDC reports Posted: 2008-06-26 Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Guidelines Updated New rules called 'extensive' but not meant to crowd physicians' clinical judgment Posted: 2008-06-26 Breast Cancer Vaccines Look Promising But research still to really pan out, expert warns Posted: 2008-06-26 Clinical Trials Update: June 26, 2008 Insomnia Osteoarthritis Rash Posted: 2008-06-26 Lack of Two Related Genes Disrupts Sleep Cycle Finding important to kids with autism, retardation, who often have poor rest patterns Posted: 2008-06-26 Novel Treatments Ease Migraine Pain Both call for stimulation of nerve centers related to pain Posted: 2008-06-26 International Blood Doping Tests May Miss Cheaters Two labs came to different conclusions on identical urine samples, study finds Posted: 2008-06-26 'Troubling' Rise in HIV Among Young Gay Men: CDC New numbers show sharpest increase is among young black males Posted: 2008-06-26 Patients With Medicaid Co-Pay Cut Out Certain Drugs Prescription use dropped about 17% after introduction of policy, Oregon study finds Posted: 2008-06-26 Experimental Imaging System Helps Detect Breast Cancer It's less expensive and nearly as accurate as MRI, study says Posted: 2008-06-26 Unhealthy Meals Dull Older Diabetics' Memory Antioxidant vitamins counter cognitive decline, but experts say eating healthy is better Posted: 2008-06-26 Sudden Hearing Loss May Portend Stroke It could foreshadow trouble by as much as 2 years, Taiwanese study suggests Posted: 2008-06-26 'Silent Strokes' Strike One in 10 Healthy People No symptoms, but some loss of brain function occurs, study finds Posted: 2008-06-26 Many Teens Getting Free Alcohol From Adults Federal survey finds some getting alcohol from their parents Posted: 2008-06-26 Women Don't Notice 40% of Their Hot Flashes Lack of sleep, causing memory problems, likely culprits in finding, study says Posted: 2008-06-26 Sprinters Closest to Starter's Pistol Have Edge Study says startle response sped up reactions Posted: 2008-06-26 Chronic Kidney Disease Growing Globally Researchers urge countries to make condition a public health priority Posted: 2008-06-26 Drug-Coated Stents Reduce Repeat Artery Procedures But sicker patients may be getting bare metal devices, study suggests Posted: 2008-06-25 Cats Can Trigger Eczema in Some Infants Babies with a genetic mutation and a cat at home were more likely to develop skin condition before age of 1, study finds Posted: 2008-06-25 Oral Drug Helps Prevent Clotting After Hip Replacement Daily dose of rivaroxaban cut risk of venous thromboembolism, study finds Posted: 2008-06-25 Worldwide Surgery Rates Tied to Economic Status Richer countries perform most, but safety an issue in poorer areas, analysis finds Posted: 2008-06-25 Clinical Trials Update: June 25, 2008 Interstitial Cystitis Vaccines Rheumatoid Arthritis Posted: 2008-06-25 Education, Income Affect Heart Attack Survival Rates More schooling, more money linked to improved outcomes, study concludes Posted: 2008-06-25 Sense of Adventure Rests in Primitive Brain Region But dopamine reward system may also play role in less desirable addictions, expert says Posted: 2008-06-25 ADHD Gene Doesn't Predict Response to Drugs But variant is linked to disease severity, researchers report Posted: 2008-06-25 Gene Variant May Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease The finding could open the door to improved treatments Posted: 2008-06-25 Noninvasive Surgery Effective for Acid Reflux Disease New technique eliminates pain, requires less recovery time, surgeon says Posted: 2008-06-25 Low Childhood IQ Tied to Dementia in Old Age Findings apply to vascular dementia, not Alzheimer's, researchers say Posted: 2008-06-25 Parkinson's Drugs Again Linked to Compulsive Disorders Impulsive gambling, shopping, sex and binge eating common among patients, study shows Posted: 2008-06-25 Blood Pressure Drug Shows Promise for Marfan Syndrome Losartan slowed aortic enlargement, most life-threatening defect of condition Posted: 2008-06-25 New Anti-Clotting Pill Works Well in Trials It's easier to use and produces fewer blood clots, studies find Posted: 2008-06-25 New Scheduler Helps Track Kids' Shots Computerized program tells them when to give vaccines after child misses appointment Posted: 2008-06-24 Medical Pot Ineffective as Acute Pain Treatment Oral cannabis may even cause increased sensitivity in certain conditions, researchers report Posted: 2008-06-24 Senior Falls Can Lead to Brain Injury They resulted in 8,000 deaths, 56,000 hospitalizations for those 65 and older, CDC reports Posted: 2008-06-24 Young Pop Star's Emphysema Startles Experts But Amy Winehouse's reported diagnosis is a reminder of the damage drugs or cigarettes can do to lungs, they say Posted: 2008-06-24 Research Uncovers Clues to Lymphoma Findings from mouse model could lead to new therapeutic targets Posted: 2008-06-24 Brain Scans Detect Alzheimer's Disease Quickly New technique could speed the diagnosis, French researchers say Posted: 2008-06-24 MRSA Rates Tied to Hospital Understaffing In busy units, even basic hand-washing can get lost in rush to treat patients, study says Posted: 2008-06-24 Clinical Trials Update: June 24, 2008 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Anxiety Disorders Psoriasis and Psoriatic Disorders Posted: 2008-06-24 New Hope for Parkinson's Patients Experimental drug, patch for current drug both control symptoms better, studies show Posted: 2008-06-24 Preeclampsia Linked to Cardiovascular Problems After Pregnancy Insulin resistance increases and arteries malfunction years later, researchers say Posted: 2008-06-24 Individual Genome Changes Over a Lifetime Finding suggests dietary, environmental exposures may explain 'late onset' diseases Posted: 2008-06-24 U.S. Hospitals Vary Widely in Caring for Women From birth complications to heart disease, top-rated centers a better choice, health study concludes Posted: 2008-06-24 Social, Health Care Factors Drive Colon Screen Disparities Economic status, access and language barriers affect who goes for tests, study concludes Posted: 2008-06-24 Heel Ultrasound Helps Detect Fracture Risk But expert says dual-energy X-rays still gold standard for measuring bone strength Posted: 2008-06-24 Radio-Wave Devices May Play Havoc With Medical Equipment In lab setting, they caused some machines to turn off, others to malfunction Posted: 2008-06-24 Going Online to Draw the Line on High Blood Pressure Conferring with pharmacists permits quicker changes in drugs, improved management, study finds Posted: 2008-06-24 24 Million Americans Had Diabetes in 2007 57 million more had pre-diabetes, but education drive making inroads, CDC says Posted: 2008-06-24 Alzheimer's Drug May Reduce Preemie Brain Injury Memantine could protect newborns with compromised blood, oxygen supply, study suggests Posted: 2008-06-24 Vaccine Stops Colon Cancer's Spread in Mice Experimental shot targets the gut's immune system Posted: 2008-06-24 Cancer Drug Gleevec Could Fight Stroke It might extend the effectiveness of clot-busting tPA, researchers say Posted: 2008-06-23 New Source of Heart Stem Cells Found Expression of particular gene can help regenerate multiple tissue types Posted: 2008-06-23 Symptoms Plus Blood Test Boost Ovarian Cancer Detection The combo uncovered 80% of early-stage tumors, researchers say Posted: 2008-06-23 So Much to Do, So Little Sleep Many women are struggling with the health fallout caused by a lack of shuteye Posted: 2008-06-23 Head Injuries All Too Common in Summer Play But proper sports gear and preparation can prevent unnecessary accidents, experts say Posted: 2008-06-23 Poorer Patients Have Poorer Survival After Cancer Diagnosis Less affluent individuals had more advanced disease and were less likely to receive needed treatment Posted: 2008-06-23 One Gene May Be Key to Myeloma The discovery holds promise as a treatment target for this diverse disease, experts say Posted: 2008-06-23 Crocodile Babies Cry Out for Hatching Tiny noises mean its time for Mom to dig up the nest, scientists say Posted: 2008-06-23 Immune Molecule Key to Preventing Organ Rejection Measuring HLA-G dimer may identify patients who need little, if any, immune suppression Posted: 2008-06-23 Angina Strikes 1 in 5 Heart Attack Survivors The chest pain is most likely in younger males, study finds Posted: 2008-06-23 Healthy Diet Lowers Death Risk for Women Study found eating fruits, veggies, whole grains most protective against heart disease Posted: 2008-06-23 Low Vitamin D Could Raise Death Risk Study is among the first to show such an effect from a nutrient, experts say Posted: 2008-06-23 Subtle Nervous System Problems Signal Stroke Risk Italian study found poor reflexes, unstable posture, weakened hands warned of trouble Posted: 2008-06-23 General Anesthesia Boosts Post-Op Pain Study helps confirm what many patients, doctors suspected Posted: 2008-06-23 Arterial Calcium Scans Can Predict Death Risk But the test's cost may still be prohibitive, experts say Posted: 2008-06-23 Tainted Tomato Toll Now 552 U.S. health officials zero in on farms in Mexico, Florida as source of salmonella contamination Posted: 2008-06-21 Get in Step With Summer Foot Care Expert sorts myth from fact when it comes to toeing the line on healthy practices Posted: 2008-06-21 Worldwide War Deaths Underestimated Three times as many killed as once thought in 50 years of conflicts, new analysis suggests Posted: 2008-06-20 'Hazardous Drinking' More Common Than Thought Finnish study urges this 3rd category be added to diagnoses of alcohol disorders Posted: 2008-06-20 Experimental Drug Fights Multiple Sclerosis Activity It led to a reduction of lesions seen on MRIs with limited side effects, study found Posted: 2008-06-20 Most Asthmatics Aren't Getting Flu Shot Nearly two-thirds of this high-risk population went without the vaccine, U.S. study shows Posted: 2008-06-20 Clinical Trials Update: June 20, 2008 Gout (Hyperuricemia) Cardiovascular Abnormalities Epilepsy Posted: 2008-06-20 Low Blood Sodium Predicts Mortality in PAH Patients Routine measurement could be a vital indicator for treating narrowing of lung arteries Posted: 2008-06-20 Prescribed Meds Still Best Treatment for Alcoholism Study comparing drug, behavioral therapies found medications cut withdrawal, urge to drink Posted: 2008-06-20 CT Screens for Lung Cancer Not a Cure-All Study says patients should think carefully about test that has no direct evidence of benefit Posted: 2008-06-20 Pro Baseball Helps Keep Skin Cancer From Scoring New campaign is focused especially on sunscreen-averse teen boys Posted: 2008-06-20 Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Boosts Melanoma Incidence Patients treated with methotrexate had a threefold increased risk of disease, report says Posted: 2008-06-20 Sickle Cell Drug Underused by Physicians Review of data on hydroxyurea shows it works, but long-term effects are unknown Posted: 2008-06-20 A Healthy Mind Can Help Fight HIV Depression, stress could speed AIDS progression, reviews of the data suggest Posted: 2008-06-20 Nocturnal Dialysis: A Better Way to Kidney Health Patients find quality of life is greatly improved, too Posted: 2008-06-20 Measle's Spread Doesn't Depend on Airways Instead, certain immune cells may be key, new study shows Posted: 2008-06-20 Blood Substitute Found Safe in Large Phase III Trial It worked best in those under 80, could ease expected worldwide shortfall of supplies Posted: 2008-06-20 Tainted Tomato Cases Jump to 383 People in 30 States, D.C. U.S. health officials still unsure whether outbreak is over Posted: 2008-06-19 Tennis Players Ace Perception of Speed, Motion But outside their game, they see pretty much like everyone else, study finds Posted: 2008-06-19 Vitamin D May Promote Colon Cancer Survival But debate continues on whether the nutrient should be recommended for patients Posted: 2008-06-19 Clinical Trials Update: June 19, 2008 Autism Crohn's Disease Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial Posted: 2008-06-19 Metabolic Syndrome May Be in the Genes Certain DNA raises the odds of this cluster of heart risk factors, experts say Posted: 2008-06-19 Big, Well-Balanced Breakfast Aids Weight Loss It led to almost 40-pound reduction among sedentary, obese women, study found Posted: 2008-06-19 Overtime Work Tied to Anxiety, Depression Rates were higher among less-skilled and those with lower incomes, study finds Posted: 2008-06-19 Star-Shaped Brain Cells Make Scans Possible Astrocytes called missing link between neurons, blood vessels, researchers say Posted: 2008-06-19 Autoimmune Disease Treatment May Not Dampen Immune System Targeting a key protein might reap rewards for people with asthma, MS, scientists say Posted: 2008-06-19 Traffic Pollution Puts Kids at Higher Allergy Risk Those living closer to busy streets were 50% more likely to develop symptoms Posted: 2008-06-19 Heart Risks Emerging in People With HIV The virus, medications, or both might be the culprit, experts say Posted: 2008-06-19 False Positives in Oral HIV Test Halt Use in NYC CDC report traces roots of the problem Posted: 2008-06-19 Crop Workers Have Highest Heat-Related Death Rate CDC finds mostly foreign-born farm workers had rate 20 times higher than general work force Posted: 2008-06-19 Scientists ID Enzyme That Allows Dysentery Amoeba to Hide Finding could lead to more effective treatments for diarrhea worldwide, study says Posted: 2008-06-19 Brain's Olfactory Bulb Grows With Sense of Smell Finding could lead to better treatment when problems occur Posted: 2008-06-19 Drug Effective Against Heart-Lung Disorder Bosentan slowed decline linked to pulmonary arterial hypertension, study found Posted: 2008-06-19 Herpes Suppression May Not Prevent HIV Infection Study with antiviral aciclovir shows no added benefit Posted: 2008-06-19 Non-Surgical Approach Can Treat Lung Cancers Radiofrequency ablation is quick and targets large tumors, sparing healthy tissue, study finds Posted: 2008-06-18 Bar Drinks Pack More Punch Than Thought Glasses of wine, beer and spirits bigger than the standard, study finds Posted: 2008-06-18 Clinical Trials Update: June 18, 2008 COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Contraception Rheumatoid Arthritis Posted: 2008-06-18 Failure to Take Seizure Drugs Boosts Death Risk Car accidents, bone breaks also common among those who don't take meds regularly, study says Posted: 2008-06-18 HIV Tests Cost-Effective for Some Seniors Doing so could extend lives of those infected with AIDS virus, study says Posted: 2008-06-18 Alzheimer's Protein Tied to HIV Progression ApoE4 molecule appears to push a faster course of disease, researchers say Posted: 2008-06-18 Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass Is Key to Easing Diabetes Patients who dropped most pounds went off diabetes meds and into remission, study found Posted: 2008-06-18 Brain Activity May Predict Schizophrenia Behavior Personalized diagnosis, treatment may be possible, U.K. study suggests Posted: 2008-06-18 'Micromagnets' May One Day Enhance MRI Technology They could boost sensitivity, amount of information offered by the images Posted: 2008-06-18 FDA Panel Recommends Enbrel for Pediatric Patients But experts also express concern about psoriasis drug's possible risks for children; action follows agency warning that drug label needs strengthening Posted: 2008-06-18 Cardiologists Spot Best Treatment for a Deadly Duo Controlling heart rate is key when heart failure, irregular heartbeat combine, study finds Posted: 2008-06-18 Cancer Drug Gleevec Linked to Muscle Damage French researchers say the problem can probably strike small percentage of patients Posted: 2008-06-18 Doctors Slow to Embrace Electronic Medical Records But family practitioners and doctors in the West are increasingly wired, survey finds Posted: 2008-06-18 Experimental Therapy Beats Back One Patient's Melanoma Doctors used man's own immune system cells to eliminate the disease Posted: 2008-06-18 FDA Narrowing Tainted Tomato Probe to One Cluster Won't identify where, but calls it 'most fruitful' lead as victim number rises again in salmonella outbreak Posted: 2008-06-17 FDA Orders Warning Label on Older Antipsychotics Drugs increase risk of death among elderly patients with dementia, agency says Posted: 2008-06-17 2nd Option Improves Abdominal Aorta Repair Outcomes Less invasive treatment using stent cut overall mortality almost in half, study finds Posted: 2008-06-17 Tracking Top Number in Blood Pressure May Be Enough For those over 50, high systolic pressure is by far the greater threat, experts say Posted: 2008-06-17 Clinical Trials Update: June 17, 2008 Gastrointestinal Diseases and Disorders Diabetes (Pediatric) Bladder Disorders Posted: 2008-06-17 Inexpensive Compound Could Treat Severe Diarrhea Finding may be 'magic bullet' to help millions of children in developing world, study says Posted: 2008-06-17 Sports Doping's Effect May Be in the Mind Performance rose even when athletes mistakenly thought they were taking growth hormone, researchers say Posted: 2008-06-17 Studies Support Testosterone Supplements for Older Men Low levels of the hormone could boost death risk, researchers say Posted: 2008-06-17 Type, Severity of Iraq War Injuries Change Over Time Insurgents' explosive devices killing more soldiers, leaving injured with more wounds, study says Posted: 2008-06-17 FDA Warns Companies to Stop Selling Fake Cancer Cures Fraudulent products present a safety hazard to the public, agency says Posted: 2008-06-17 Stem Cells Might Treat Tough Fractures In some cases, bones don't heal as they should, experts note Posted: 2008-06-17 Radiation May Help When Prostate Cancer Returns It halved the death rate and might need to be used more often, researchers say Posted: 2008-06-17 Study Ties Herpes Virus to Emerging Form of Diabetes French researchers say antibodies linked to disease found in Sub-Saharan Africans Posted: 2008-06-17 Diabetes and Depression Go Hand-in-Hand And doctors need to be aware of the connection, study says Posted: 2008-06-17 Diabetes Drug May Prevent Early Puberty in Young Girls Metformin delayed first menstruation, cut body fat for those at risk of insulin resistance Posted: 2008-06-17 Lifestyle Changes Affect Cancer Genes Healthy diet, exercise and stress-reduction spur healthy alterations in DNA, study finds Posted: 2008-06-17 Don't Let Injury Spoil Outdoor Summer Fun Preventing problems requires preparation, planning and anticipating trouble, experts say Posted: 2008-06-16 Less Intensive Treatment Given Diabetic Women With Heart Disease They have poorer control of risk factors, less likely to get cholesterol-lowering meds Posted: 2008-06-16 Clinical Trials Update: June 16, 2008 Anxiety Disorders Psoriasis and Psoriatic Disorders Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Posted: 2008-06-16 Flavoring Food May Promote Weight Loss Seasonings and sweeteners called 'tastants' help you feel full, study suggests Posted: 2008-06-16 Gay Men, Straight Women Have Similar Brains Scans also showed similarities between lesbians, straight men Posted: 2008-06-16 Insulin Resistance Tied to Peripheral Artery Disease Those with highest levels at almost twice the risk, regardless of diabetes, study finds Posted: 2008-06-16 Gene Therapy Helps Dogs Stricken With Cancer Treatment could eventually be used to improve lives of humans with disease, study says Posted: 2008-06-16 Menstruation Cessation in Female Teen Athletes May Be Caused by Hormone Ghrelin levels key to reduced estrogen in adolescents Posted: 2008-06-16 New Molecule Discovery Shows Promise Against Tamoxifen-Resistant Breast Cancers Potential therapy could be the next generation of treatments, researchers say Posted: 2008-06-16 High Blood Pressure in Kids Tracks Into Adulthood Study also suggests strong association between chilhood overweight and higher readings Posted: 2008-06-16 Research Shows Why Statins Don't Work for Everyone A key protein change can lessen the cholesterol-lowering drugs' effectiveness Posted: 2008-06-16 Diabetes Might Help Spur Hearing Loss Study finds higher rate of impairment among diabetics Posted: 2008-06-16 Coffee Drinkers Might Live Longer For women, especially, the brew could boost heart health, study finds Posted: 2008-06-16 Countdown to Hair Loss Study offers method to gauge whether you're bound for baldness Posted: 2008-06-16 New PET Scanner Could Improve Diagnosis It offers much better image resolution, scientists say Posted: 2008-06-16 Beware the 'Blackberry Thumb' New repetitive stress injury caused by typing only with thumbs on hand-held devices Posted: 2008-06-15 A Health Gift for Men on Father's Day Be aware of your prostate cancer risk, experts advise Posted: 2008-06-15 ED an Indicator of Men's Health Dysfunction could be the 'portal' to heart problems, vascular disease, type 2 diabetes, study says Posted: 2008-06-15 'Standard' Glucose Test May Be Wrong One for Obese Children Fasting blood glucose test less reliable than glucose stress test in detecting prediabetes Posted: 2008-06-15 Fitness a Key Element in Determining Male Diabetic's Longevity 7-year study found staying in good shape more important than weight Posted: 2008-06-15 Women Get Lung Cancer From Smoking at Same Rates as Men Health experts had debated whether women were more vulnerable to the disease Posted: 2008-06-14 HPV Vaccine for Boys? It Just Might Happen The virus that causes cervical cancer also leads to throat cancer in males Posted: 2008-06-14 Anti-Mucus Drug Slows Symptoms of COPD Carbocisteine reduced exacerbation of the lung condition by 25%, Chinese study says Posted: 2008-06-13 Pursuit of Females Dates Way, Way Back Skeletal findings suggest men fighting over women took place even in prehistoric times. Posted: 2008-06-13 Parents Worry About Tweens Left Alone Poll finds they fret about kids' knowledge of safety, privacy, emergency practices, but will leave them alone anyway Posted: 2008-06-13 Coffee Beans May Be Newest Stress-Buster Just inhaling the aroma activated anxiety-relieving genes, rat research shows Posted: 2008-06-13 Clinical Trials Update: June 13, 2008 COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Contraception Urticaria Posted: 2008-06-13 PTSD High Among Witnesses to 9/11 One in 8 NYC residents near scene affected years later, with those injured suffering most Posted: 2008-06-13 Tainted Tomatoes Likely From Florida or Mexico: FDA Officials say salmonella contamination probably came from one source Posted: 2008-06-13 Pancreatic Cancer Biomarkers Found Blood test for 5 proteins could detect disease sooner, when it's more treatable Posted: 2008-06-13 Researchers ID Traits of Aggressive Prostate Cancer Findings could lead to diagnostic urine test for 10% of men with the disease Posted: 2008-06-13 Lifestyle Counseling Reduces Heart Risk European program shows improvement in diet and other factors Posted: 2008-06-13 Omega-3 Foods May Lower Eye Disease Risk High intake of fatty acid associated with reduction of both early and late AMD Posted: 2008-06-13 How to Have Your Tomatoes, and Eat Them, Too FDA offers steps to help reduce your risk of salmonella poisoning Posted: 2008-06-13 Boosting Brain Protein Quickly Cut Excessive Drinking New approach stopped desire to imbibe in as little as 10 minutes, animal study finds Posted: 2008-06-13 Repeat Teen Self-Cutters Likely to Engage in Risky Sex Only 39% said they used condoms consistently in previous 90 days, study finds Posted: 2008-06-13 Chinese Red Yeast Rice May Prevent Heart Attack It significantly lowers cholesterol, researchers say Posted: 2008-06-13 Delayed Sleep Pattern Tied to Irregular Menstrual Cycles Cramps, mood swings, other symptoms reported by more than two-thirds of women with disorder Posted: 2008-06-13 Vaccine Skin Patch Prevents Travelers' Diarrhea Was 84% effective for most severe cases, researchers report Posted: 2008-06-12 Teens Sleep Longer With Delayed School Starts Most report less daytime sleepiness when opening bell is pushed back, study concludes Posted: 2008-06-12 Parental Insomnia Can Harm Adolescent Children Study finds these kids more likely to have insomnia, suicidal thoughts Posted: 2008-06-12 Clinical Trials Update: June 12, 2008 Crohn's Disease Vaccines Diabetic Macular Edema Posted: 2008-06-12 Pennsylvania Injuries Rise After Repeal of Helmet Law Study finds 32% increase in motorcyclists' head trauma deaths since law revoked in 2003 Posted: 2008-06-12 Primary Tumors Fuel Growth of Cancer Cells Finding suggests interception of this signal may thwart metastases, study says Posted: 2008-06-12 Abnormal Sleep Patterns in Older Men Spell Trouble Study found those who were outside the norm faced higher mortality rate Posted: 2008-06-12 Asian Kids Have Later Bedtimes, Less Total Sleep Cross-culture study finds vast differences in habits, parents' perceptions of problems Posted: 2008-06-12 Scientists Discover Protein Involved in Fat Production Mouse experiments might lead to new target for treating high cholesterol, researchers say Posted: 2008-06-12 Breast-Feeding Support Lacking at Many Hospitals, Birth Centers CDC reports 7 southern states scored lowest, while western and New England states did best Posted: 2008-06-12 Consumers Urged to Avoid Raw Milk and Raw Milk Products Unpasteurized items responsible for E. coli infections in children, CDC reports Posted: 2008-06-12 228 People in 22 States Sickened in Ongoing Salmonella-Tomato Outbreak Meanwhile, Congressional report faults FDA on food safety Posted: 2008-06-12 Better Sleepers Are 'Successful Agers' Less daytime napping, fewer complaints of insomnia predicted a healthier life, study finds Posted: 2008-06-12 Cancer Drug Appears to Help With Aggressive MS Use of cyclophosphamide sees 87% improvement in physical, mental function, study says Posted: 2008-06-12 Moderate Aerobics May Ease Insomnia Symptoms Brazilian study finds 36% reduction in time awake and a drop in anxiety levels Posted: 2008-06-12 St. John's Wort Doesn't Work for ADHD Herbal preparation no more effective than placebo, study finds Posted: 2008-06-11 Sleep Apnea Linked to Memory Loss Study finds disorder shrinks brain cells much the way alcohol, Alzheimer's do Posted: 2008-06-11 Raloxifene Cuts Risk of Certain Type of Breast Cancer And the benefits weren't limited to high-risk women, study finds Posted: 2008-06-11 Clinical Trials Update: June 11, 2008 Multiple Sclerosis Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial Addictions Posted: 2008-06-11 DNA Coding May Make Bowel Prone to Cancer 'Addicted' cells provide early diagnosis; diet could affect changes, study says Posted: 2008-06-11 Possession Is Nine-Tenths the Perceived Value Researchers find out why people can't let go of what is theirs Posted: 2008-06-11 Golimumab Eases Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms Monthly shot plus weekly methotrexate even pushed some into remission, study says Posted: 2008-06-11 New Class of Drugs May Fight Alzheimer's Cousin of some NSAIDS, it could prevent buildup of plaque in the brain, study says Posted: 2008-06-11 Children's Neck Size Associated With Sleep Disorders Study says it should be considered in those with history of snoring, apnea Posted: 2008-06-11 Women, Mexican Americans at Higher Risk for Certain Stroke Subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by bleeding in space around the brain, study reports Posted: 2008-06-11 U.S. Health Officials Closer to Origin of Salmonella Outbreak Certain states have been ruled out as source of contaminated tomatoes, they add Posted: 2008-06-11 Facility Characteristics Influence Mammography Accuracy Where screening is performed as important as who interprets results, study finds Posted: 2008-06-11 New Bird Flu Vaccine Shows Promise Whole-virus version safe, effective and can be made quickly, researchers say Posted: 2008-06-11 Beta Blocker May Shrink Infant Hemangiomas Blood pressure drug reduced color, size of disfiguring vessel growths, researcher says Posted: 2008-06-11 Diabetes Drug May Slow Eye Disease Use of rosiglitazone showed 59.5% reduced risk of retina damage Posted: 2008-06-10 Combat Vets Display Severe Sleep Disorders But their tech savvy helps them use online programs as well as drugs to help problem Posted: 2008-06-10 New Treatment Shows Promise for Excessive Drinking Boosting brain protein in animal study cut desire, relapse in as little as 10 minutes Posted: 2008-06-10 25 Million Americans Are 'Underinsured' Middle- and upper-income families find it harder to get needed medical care, report says Posted: 2008-06-10 Clinical Trials Update: June 10, 2008 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Atrial Fibrillation Women's Health Posted: 2008-06-10 FDA Expands Tomato Warning Nationwide Restaurants, markets stop offering some products after 167 people in 17 states sickened by salmonella, CDC reports Posted: 2008-06-10 Baseball Teams Strike Out When Jet-Lagged Cross-country travel, especially east to west, takes a toll on pros, study says Posted: 2008-06-10 No Matter the Doctor, Black Diabetics Fare Worse Than White Counterparts Study found doctors with patients of both races still showed disparities in outcomes Posted: 2008-06-10 Weekly Drug Helps Type 2 Diabetics Longer-lasting exenatide maintained glucose levels, helped patients lose weight, study reports Posted: 2008-06-10 ECG Reading May Predict Death, Rehospitalization Risk Measurement is inexpensive, simple to perform, yields instant result, study says Posted: 2008-06-10 Adding Light Eases Behavioral Problems of Dementia Study found it fixed circadian rhythms, helped with depression, agitation in elderly Posted: 2008-06-10 Medicare Costs for Cancer Treatment Soar Increased expenses for chemotherapy may affect treatment decisions, expert says Posted: 2008-06-10 Decline in Cigarette Sales Offset by Use of Alternative Products Low taxes on substitute tobacco items keep addiction affordable, study says Posted: 2008-06-10 Researchers Update Risk-of-Death Charts Authors hope it will encourage disease/prevention efforts Posted: 2008-06-10 Blood Cancer Drug Shows Promise Against Lupus Experiments with mice found Velcade reduced dangerous autoantibodies Posted: 2008-06-09 Family History Plays Role in Black Colon Screen Rates Reason unclear, but study says doctor recommendation key to higher participation Posted: 2008-06-09 Clinical Trials Update: June 9, 2008 Asthma (Pediatric) Fibromyalgia Sleep Apnea Syndromes Posted: 2008-06-09 Sleepy Driving Prevalent Among Collegians 17% said they had dropped off at wheel, with 2.2% reporting accidents as result Posted: 2008-06-09 College Night Owls Have Lower Grades Study finds students who are morning people function better on tests Posted: 2008-06-09 For Women, a Happy Marriage Means Sweet Dreams Those in troubled unions report more sleep problems, study finds Posted: 2008-06-09 Too Much Cell Phone Time Takes Toll on Teen Sleep Study found excessive use made adolescents more sleepy, restless and stressed Posted: 2008-06-09 Low Vitamin D Levels May Boost Men's Heart Attack Risk Findings suggest current dietary requirements need to be increased Posted: 2008-06-09 New Imaging Tool Can Spot Glaucoma Risk But experts say it will be several years before there's widespread use Posted: 2008-06-09 Smoking Tied to Memory Loss in Middle Age But experts say the findings don't account for overall health factors and intelligence Posted: 2008-06-09 Good Oral Hygiene May Protect Against Heart Infections Daily care of teeth, gums keeps risk of bacterial disease in valves at bay Posted: 2008-06-09 Artery-Opening Method Works Well in Women Study finds improvement for both genders over 25-year period Posted: 2008-06-09 Sleep: A Necessity, Not a Luxury An estimated 40 million Americans don't get a good night's rest Posted: 2008-06-08 Applying Parallel Pressure Improves Vascular Grafting Finding could speed new tissue-engineered stem cell bypass procedures, study says Posted: 2008-06-08 Older Diabetics' Risk of Cardiac Ischemia Lower Than Thought Those 55 to 75 with type 2 disease have same odds for condition, regardless of screening Posted: 2008-06-08 Scientists ID Brain Pathway That Stops Seizures Mouse study finds gene affects acids that regulate severity of convulsions Posted: 2008-06-08 Studies Differ on Benefits of Aggressive Blood Sugar Control But experts say controlling glucose levels is key for most diabetics Posted: 2008-06-07 Gum Care Helps Control Type 2 Diabetes and Its Complications Periodontal disease associated with higher levels of insulin resistance, studies say Posted: 2008-06-07 Formula Puts Doctor, Patient Glucose Readings on Same Page Math converts two systems into better measurement, study says Posted: 2008-06-07 Doctors Urged to Look for Link Between Type 2 Diabetes, Sleep Apnea Group pushes new clinical practices to have patients presenting with one checked for other Posted: 2008-06-07 Sucking Out Clot Debris Helps Heart Attack Patients One-year death rate nearly halved in Dutch study Posted: 2008-06-06 Walking Golf Course Affects Swing, Performance Over time, players less able to transfer weight on shots, so being in shape can improve scores Posted: 2008-06-06 Clinical Trials Update: June 6, 2008 Acne Addictions Diabetic Macular Edema Posted: 2008-06-06 Method for Treating Cervical Lesions May Pose Pregnancy Risks Some experts say the procedure should be reserved for high-grade abnormalities Posted: 2008-06-06 '21 for 21': A Deadly Binge Drinking Ritual on College Campuses It calls for drinking 21 alcoholic drinks on 21st birthday Posted: 2008-06-06 High-Volume Hospitals Better for Abdominal Aortic Rupture Repairs Endovascular procedures have lower death rates than those units using open surgery, study finds Posted: 2008-06-06 Genetically Engineered Mice Regenerate Beta Cells Finding may prove a major advance in type 1 diabetes research, study says Posted: 2008-06-06 Genetic Factors Affect Codeine's Work as Painkiller Low levels of an enzyme inhibit liver's ability to convert it into morphine Posted: 2008-06-06 With Summer Comes Snake Bites Most common in southern climes, with young men most likely victims, experts say Posted: 2008-06-06 Stretching Exercises May Protect Against Preeclampsia Findings apply to women inactive before pregnancy or previous history of condition Posted: 2008-06-06 Whole Milk Cheaper, Effective Contrast Agent for GI Scans It also tasted better than oral barium solution, study finds Posted: 2008-06-06 Scientists ID Gene Regulating Blood Glucose Levels Copies of variant don't boost type 2 diabetes risk but could suggest its causes Posted: 2008-06-06 Red Wine Compound Helps Heart, May Slow Aging Resveratrol mimics effects of caloric restriction to extend life spans in mice Posted: 2008-06-05 Drinking Cuts Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk More than three drinks of alcohol a week can trim that risk by 50%, study says Posted: 2008-06-05 Clinical Trials Update: June 5, 2008 Breast Cancer Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial Parkinson's Disease Posted: 2008-06-05 Batted Balls Threaten High School Baseball Players High school athletes should wear head protection, study says Posted: 2008-06-05 Bipolar Teens at Greater Risk of Substance Abuse They're more likely to smoke, abuse drugs, alcohol, study finds Posted: 2008-06-05 Sunlight, Vitamin D May Cut Kids' Diabetes Risk Type 1 disease less prevalent in populations living nearer equator, study finds Posted: 2008-06-05 Diabetes Boosts Liver Cancer Risk in Hepatitis, Cirrhosis Cases Chances doubled, especially for older males, Dutch study finds Posted: 2008-06-05 Serotonin Levels Determine Sense of Fairness Less of brain chemical makes people more likely to reject unfair offer, study shows Posted: 2008-06-05 Hispanic Workers Dying at Higher Rates Than Others Language, literacy barriers cited, particularly in construction jobs, CDC reports Posted: 2008-06-05 Tracking Cancer Drug's Effectiveness Bioluminescence imaging a lower cost tool than MRI for evaluating new drugs, study says Posted: 2008-06-05 Weight Gain May Not Be Based Just on What You Eat Study suggests the brain chemical serotonin influences fat metabolism Posted: 2008-06-05 Fruits, Vegetables, Teas May Cut Smokers' Cancer Risk Flavonoids in these foods may also counteract damage tobacco does to DNA, study suggests Posted: 2008-06-05 Brain Stem Cells Reverse Myelin Deficiency in Mice Researchers hope to apply novel finding to neurological disorders in humans Posted: 2008-06-05 Low-Salt Diet May Not Be Best for Heart Study finding contradicts conventional wisdom Posted: 2008-06-04 Alcohol, Drug Counseling Benefits Teens, Too Study finds just once-a-week participation was associated with improved results Posted: 2008-06-04 Clinical Trials Update: June 4, 2008 Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Insomnia High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia) Posted: 2008-06-04 Racial Disparities Widespread in Kidney Patient Outcomes Studies find mistrust, cultural barriers, segregation of care contribute to inequalities Posted: 2008-06-04 Human Stem Cell Transplant Helps Brain-Impaired Mice Restored damaged electrical pathway seen in MS patients who lose nerve signals Posted: 2008-06-04 Cell Phone Study Suggests People Are Losing Their Wanderlust Many spend most of their time going to a few key locations, such as work and home Posted: 2008-06-04 FDA Starts Safety Review of Autoimmune Disorder Drugs Reports of increased cancer risk among young users of TNF blockers prompts action Posted: 2008-06-04 Eating Habits Not Sole Cause of Thinness or Obesity How you eat counts, study says, but nervous system also dictates weight gain, loss Posted: 2008-06-04 Fewer U.S. High School Students Engage in Risky Behaviors But survey finds a discouraging lack of progress among Hispanic children Posted: 2008-06-04 Family History of Alcoholism Puts Student Drinkers at Risk They're more likely to continue abuse after college as well as face behavioral problems Posted: 2008-06-04 Two-Drug Combo Reduces Diabetic Kidney Damage Almost 25 percent of participants saw urine protein levels lowered significantly Posted: 2008-06-04 Drug Regimen Prevents AIDS Transmission Via Breast Milk But limiting the time a mother nurses doesn't protect the baby, study finds Posted: 2008-06-04 Cooling May Not Help Injured Brains in Children Experts say it's too soon to judge this therapy for traumatic brain injury Posted: 2008-06-04 Chronic Stomach Inflammation Boosts Cancer Risk Damage to DNA could cause cell mutations that lead to disease, study concludes Posted: 2008-06-03 Vitamin D Deficiency Puts 40% of U.S. Infants and Toddlers At Risk About 12 percent already are deficient, study finds Posted: 2008-06-03 Clinical Trials Update: June 3, 2008 Allergy Women's Health Vaccines Posted: 2008-06-03 Exposure Therapy Effective in Preventing Post-Traumatic Stress It eased anxiety, corrected belief that reliving memories must be avoided, study concludes Posted: 2008-06-03 Dangerous Side Effect Found in Cancer Immunotherapy Research Lab experiment resulted in T-cells spreading beyond treatment area Posted: 2008-06-03 Fruit Juice May Be Healthy for Kids: Study No weight gain seen among those who drink 100% juice, but not all experts agree with findings Posted: 2008-06-03 Reuse of Antibacterial Wipes Can Spread Bacteria Welsh study finds cleansers remove germs but do not kill them on surfaces Posted: 2008-06-03 Androgen Production Continues in Prostate Cancer Tumors Growths are able to maintain significant testosterone levels despite therapy, study finds Posted: 2008-06-03 Risk Factors for Eating Disorders Vary by Gender Rejecting media images, resilience to negative comments should be focus of prevention Posted: 2008-06-03 Heart Failure Patients Overestimate Their Life Expectancy Statistical survey indicates doctors need to be more clear in explaining realities Posted: 2008-06-03 Family History Might Improve Odds Against Colon Cancer Fewer deaths, recurrences seen in those who had relatives with disease, study finds Posted: 2008-06-03 Sen. Kennedy Up and Walking After Brain Tumor Surgery Still faces radiation, chemotherapy treatments for what doctors say is a life-threatening malignant glioma Posted: 2008-06-03 Researcher Finds Link Between Pregnancy and Tooth Loss Women with multiple children need to be especially vigilant about oral health, findings suggest Posted: 2008-06-03 Genes May Play Role in Quitting Smoking People respond to different treatments based on their genetic make-up, study says Posted: 2008-06-03 Kennedy Faced Brain Surgeon's Knife While Awake It's standard practice, so areas that control critical functions aren't damaged, experts say Posted: 2008-06-03 Chemo May Limit Fertility in Breast Cancer Survivors They're more likely to have diminished ovarian reserve producing viable eggs, study suggests Posted: 2008-06-02 Bone Drug Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence Zometa, used to treat osteoporosis, showed no unanticipated side effects, researchers report Posted: 2008-06-02 Avastin Added to Chemo Helps Women With Advanced Breast Cancer Anti-angiogenesis drug prolonged progression-free survival, study finds Posted: 2008-06-02 Hodgkin Lymphoma Kids Face Greater Risk of Future Problems Breast cancer leading cause of death for female survivors; cardiovascular events for males Posted: 2008-06-02 Erbitux Plus Chemo Improves Lung Cancer Outcomes Survival extended 5 weeks; benefit seen in all subtypes of disease, researchers say Posted: 2008-06-02 New Hope for Tough-to-Treat Cancers Gemzar, everolimus almost doubled survival time with pancreatic, kidney cancers, respectively Posted: 2008-06-02 Young Hodgkin Survivors Face Later Risk of Second Cancers Thyroid, breast, non-Hodgkin lymphoma were the most common types, study says Posted: 2008-06-02 Acupuncture Eases Side Effects of Head, Neck Cancer Treatments Narcolepsy drug also helped with severe fatigue among patients on chemotherapy Posted: 2008-06-02 Celebrex May Reduce Levels of Lung Cancer Biomarker Anti-inflammatory might one day help prevent malignancies, study suggests Posted: 2008-06-02 Combo Therapy Knocks Out Melanoma Tumors Chemo was more effective after a protein in growths was inhibited, researchers say Posted: 2008-06-02 Anemia Drugs May Speed Tumor Growth in Some Cancer Patients Widely prescribed blood-boosters might stimulate malignant cells, hasten death, study says Posted: 2008-06-02 Erbitux Works Well for Two-Thirds of Colon Cancer Patients Study finds those with normal version of particular gene respond well to targeted therapy Posted: 2008-06-02 3-Drug Combo Improves Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Outcomes Study finds treatment well-tolerated, kept tumors stable for almost 6 months Posted: 2008-06-02 Being Born Small, Early Raises Autism Risk CDC study found link was most pronounced for low-birth-weight girls Posted: 2008-06-02 U.S. Childhood Cancers Vary by Sex, Region Pediatric malignancies are more common in the Northeast, and boys are at higher risk than girls, study finds Posted: 2008-06-02 Sen. Kennedy's Brain Tumor Surgery Called a 'Success' Still faces radiation, chemotherapy treatments for what doctors say is a life-threatening malignant glioma Posted: 2008-06-02 Clinical Trials Update: June 2, 2008 Diabetes Mellitus Types 1 and 2 Autism Migraine and Cluster Headaches Posted: 2008-06-02 Drug May Cut Tremors Associated With Parkinson's But relief not on way, since FDA has said evidence of drug's effectiveness lacking Posted: 2008-06-02 Bunk Beds Pose Dangers to Both Kids and Young Adults National study finds high injury rate calls for increased prevention efforts Posted: 2008-06-02 Vaccine May Boost Survival of Brain Cancer Patients The tumors are similar to the type diagnosed in Sen. Edward Kennedy Posted: 2008-06-02 Black Cancer Patients Choose More Aggressive End-of-Life Care Reasons unclear, but study suggests they had higher quality of life, were more at peace Posted: 2008-06-02 Kids Gulping Down More Sugary Beverages Consumption of such drinks now make up to 15% of their daily calories, study finds Posted: 2008-06-02 Kids Living With Relatives Have Fewer Problems Than Those in Foster Homes Study says kinship care deserves more funding for estimated 2.5 million displaced children Posted: 2008-06-02 Breast-Feeding More Protective for Girls Than Boys Practice didn't affect number of infections, need for hospitalization, study finds Posted: 2008-06-02 Marijuana May Shrink Parts of the Brain Drug can affect memory and result in early psychotic symptoms, researchers say Posted: 2008-06-02 Black Athletes' Hearts May Differ From Those of Whites Abnormal electrical patterns more common in black football players, but they aren't necessarily dangerous, experts say Posted: 2008-06-02 Public Lacks Confidence to Help in Cardiac Emergencies Survey finds less than 25% sure they could perform CPR, use automated defibrillator Posted: 2008-06-02 Smokers With Colon Cancer Face High Recurrence Risk The earlier in life a patient started, the greater the risk, study finds Posted: 2008-06-02 Bacterial Infection May Boost SIDS Risk Study found higher levels of staph, E. coli in babies who died from unexplained causes Posted: 2008-05-30 Injury Patterns Similar for 'Circus' Artists, Elite Athletes Most injuries occurred to muscles, tendons, analysis finds Posted: 2008-05-30 Mediterranean Diet May Ward Off Type 2 Diabetes The eating plan is rich in fruits and vegetables and low in animal products Posted: 2008-05-30 Clinical Trials Update: May 30, 2008 Autism Migraine and Cluster Headaches Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Posted: 2008-05-30 Football Can Shrink Players Spinal compression, equipment weight makes for temporary height loss, study says Posted: 2008-05-30 More Young People Going Without Health Insurance Study finds 13.7 million without coverage, mostly because of cost Posted: 2008-05-30 Genetic Disorder Drug Helps Reverse Heart Muscle Enlargement Mice given BH4 had lower production of toxic free radicals from hypertension, study finds Posted: 2008-05-30 Green Tea Antioxidant May Help Prevent Alzheimer's The science looks hopeful, but it's still too early to make a dietary recommendation, experts say Posted: 2008-05-30 Dermatologists Release Psoriasis Care Guidelines Biologic use is expected to enhance quality of treatment and patient safety Posted: 2008-05-30 Some Fats Deserve Change of Heart Survey finds less than half of Americans know two particular fats boost cardiovascular health Posted: 2008-05-30 Ozone-Depleting Inhalers Being Phased Out Deadline is Dec. 31, but FDA urges asthma patients to switch to eco-friendly versions now Posted: 2008-05-30 Panel Calls for Better Diabetes Screening New testing methods would offer help to millions of diabetics who are missed Posted: 2008-05-30 Rotigotine Skin Patch May Ease Restless Legs Symptoms But one expert notes problems with manufacturing, unreliable delivery of the drug Posted: 2008-05-30 Monkey Controls Robotic Arm With Brain Cutting-edge research shows animals learned brain signal manipulation to feed themselves Posted: 2008-05-29 Daily Glass of Wine Cut Risk of Fatty Liver Disease Modest consumption reduced abnormal blood tests 50%, but beer, liquor had opposite effect Posted: 2008-05-29 Type of Tomato Product Determines Power Against Prostate Cancer Compound produced during drying works with lycopene to protect against malignancies, study suggests Posted: 2008-05-29 Clinical Trials Update: May 29, 2008 Alzheimer's Disease Knee Injuries Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial Posted: 2008-05-29 Clinical Guideline Backs Food, Drink During Labor Nurses, midwives urge more reviews, but say practice provides comfort and nutrition Posted: 2008-05-29 Initiative Links Celebrities to Cancer Research Major League Baseball donates $10 million to novel effort Posted: 2008-05-29 Knee Injuries Main Cause of HS Sports Surgeries Girls twice as likely to suffer major trauma; more education, fair play urged Posted: 2008-05-29 Researchers Develop Stem Line With Sickle Cell Mutation Technique could allow scientists to more quickly screen models for drugs to treat diseases Posted: 2008-05-29 Certain Tests in ERs Raise Cancer Risk for Some Study found too many X-rays, CT scans and nuclear medicine tests led to radiation buildup Posted: 2008-05-29 Seizures Likely Sign of Brain Injury After Stroke Patients face 30% risk of dying within month, study finds Posted: 2008-05-29 Active Social Life Helps Keep Aging Mind Sharp Another study finds institutionalization especially common after the death of a spouse Posted: 2008-05-29 Anti-Rejection Drug May Boost Diabetes in Kidney Transplant Patients Those treated with sirolimus faced up to 66% increased risk of disease after operation Posted: 2008-05-29 Adults With ADHD Lose 3 Weeks Worth of Work Annually Inability to concentrate leads to excess days off, poor-quality output, study finds Posted: 2008-05-28 Scientists Break Into HIV 'Hideout' Vault for antibodies provides shelter for virus out of reach of drugs Posted: 2008-05-28 Secondhand Smoke Leaves Kids Prone to Severe Infections And those infections force many children to be hospitalized, study finds Posted: 2008-05-28 States' Scorecard Finds Big Differences in Kids' Health Care Those that have the most access to insurance tend to have healthier children Posted: 2008-05-28 Clinical Trials Update: May 28, 2008 Obesity Bladder Disorders Insomnia Posted: 2008-05-28 Air Bags-Seat Belts Cut Injuries, Deaths, Costs Study estimates savings of more than $60 million over 11 years Posted: 2008-05-28 Lead Exposure in Childhood Linked to Criminal Behavior Later 30-year study finds higher blood lead levels raised risk of arrest in adulthood Posted: 2008-05-28 C-Sections Explain Jump in U.S. Preemie Births Researchers suggest some of these procedures may just be matter of convenience Posted: 2008-05-28 Study IDs Gene for Late-Onset Alzheimer's Finding could lead to more effective drugs to slow progression of disease Posted: 2008-05-28 Gut Bacteria Fights Inflammatory Bowel Disease Mouse study finds molecule boosted cells eliminating colitis, Crohn's symptoms Posted: 2008-05-28 New Compound Slows HIV Replication It could mean development of new class of drugs, researchers say Posted: 2008-05-28 Ibuprofen No Better at Reducing Alzheimer's Risk Aspirin, naproxen as effective, but experts don't endorse use of the drugs to combat dementia Posted: 2008-05-28