News Posted on 6/30

Shorter time between periods can signal menopause

Olympic travelers advised to beware dogs

Device puts steering at the tip of the tongue

WHO urges countries to adopt smoking bans

Accidental fungus leads to promising cancer drug

US tomato-linked salmonella illnesses surpass 800

Quit rates "high" after pre-surgery smoking program

Magnetic stimulation blocks migraine pain

Union anger at "Dickensian" toilet policy

Boss of body parts ring gets 18-54 years

Death risk climbs as waist circumference grows

U.S. program targets obesity at grassroots level

Diabetes linked to cognitive decline in seniors

Low vitamin B tied to hip fracture risk

Hypnosis may ease inflammation in colitis

News Posted on 6/26

More employers give healthy living gift cards

Transplant patients should know risks: doctors

Adults often supply underage drinkers: study

U.S. judge dismisses suit over veteran health care

Playing a video game? No, it's health therapy

MRI combo spots prostate cancer treatment failure

Stub out and cash in

WHO suggests checklist to prevent surgery errors

Study links low IQ to vascular dementia risk

Brain scientists discover why adventure feels good

E. coli in beef linked to 19 illnesses in Ohio

"Good" bacteria may relieve diarrhea in children

News Posted on 6/24

Bone health may suffer in non-menstruating athletes

Contact with friends tied to hip fracture recovery

Australia vies with Pacific, U.S. to be fattest

Lose weight on the carb-packed "big breakfast" diet

Investigation of Glaxo's Paxil widens: paper

Woman sues Victoria's Secret claiming thong injury

Concerns remain over heart imaging agents: FDA

Mediterranean diet in pregnancy may curb allergies

Exercise blood pressure may predict heart problems

News Posted on 6/19

Weight loss can spur bone loss, even with exercise

Self-confident children may be healthier as adults

Vitamin D helps colorectal cancer patients: study

More than 350 sickened in U.S. Salmonella outbreak

Japan suicides near record high in 2007

Survey suggests research misconduct is common

'Common sense' steps keep MRSA at bay in the gym

Fertility problems may be partially inherited

Healthy lifestyle key to "successful aging"

Training boosts cancer patients' quality of life

Health leaders aim to cut U.S. premature birth rate

U.S. nursing homes fight effort to help patients sue

Testosterone gel benefits some men with diabetes

Chinese remedy seen beneficial after heart attack

News Posted on 6/9

Guideline would boost cholesterol drug use

"Blue zones" offer keys to long, healthy life

Salmonella outbreak may dent U.S. bacon demand

Active management approach improves birth outcomes

Research may explain winter spike in heart deaths

CORRECTION: Men and women may metabolize fructose differently

Low vitamin D associated with leg artery disease

Tight glucose control cuts risk of diabetic kidney disease

News Posted on 6/5

Mercury teeth fillings may harm some: FDA

Human stem cells help brain-impaired mice

Actor Kelsey Grammer back home after heart attack

Shock absorbing insoles may ease knee pain

Obesity tough on the knees, and men's hips

Family therapy helpful in young children with OCD

'Do more, talk less' to help heavy teens slim down

Early smoke exposure ups serious infection risk

Paralysed Israeli paints with his eyes

U.S. probing Salmonella outbreak in 9 states

New melanoma drugs - why do so few benefit?

Drug-resistant bug kills young and healthy in U.S.

Red wine compound seen protecting heart from aging

Mood hormone may affect fat, U.S. study finds

FACTBOX-McCain, Obama on health care and retirement

Blood sugar level important in diabetes-free people

Less sex, drugs and booze for US high school kids

US probes cancer in children given arthritis drugs

Bladder and dementia therapy may be incompatible

News Posted on 6/2

Death of spouse ups odds of nursing home care

Eczema in infancy boosts boys' risk of asthma

Smoking and quitting problematic with arthritis

Baby boomers' bodies hit by years of wear and tear

Mediterranean diet may also help stop diabetes

Crib deaths linked to common bacteria

For women, more children can mean fewer teeth

U.S. Army suicides highest in 2007

San Francisco tops list of fittest U.S. cities

Vitamin D for babies may prevent type 1 diabetes

Fish may reduce criminal aggressiveness

Spray-on estrogen relieves hot flushes

Falls a risk after stroke survivors leave hospital

News Posted on 5/27

Antipsychotics given for dementia pose risks: study

"Bulking up" may raise athletes' heart disease risk

Low vitamin D tied to back pain in older women

FDA says nipple cream could harm infants

Acne drug linked to depression

Depressed heart patients at risk for stroke: study

Many heart attack-prone people ignorant of risk

News Posted on 5/19

Green tea may shield brain from sleep apnea effects

Stressed out pregnancy may yield asthma-prone baby

Ginkgo may slow memory decline in 'oldest old'

Juice may beat fruit for preventing heart disease

Listening to music found to lower blood pressure

Vitamin D may lower breast cancer risk

FDA urged to push hotline for side effects

Diet, exercise tied to cancer survivor well-being

Obesity contributes to global warming: study

Canadian pierces lover's heart in botched sex game

Metabolic syndrome linked to kidney stone risk

"Hands-on" childbirth method prevents anal tears

Better lung function may boost kids' brainpower

News Posted on 5/15

Chinese club moss may help Alzheimer's

Obesity tied to risk of psychiatric disorders

Dennis Quaid backs drugmaker liability suits

Heart-surgery drug pulled from U.S. market

Too much alcohol damages heart and arteries

Ads touting dairy for weight loss "misleading"

Tackle obesity like smoking: researcher

New charges allege Barry Bonds lied about steroids

Research links common chemicals to obesity

Arthritis may be triggered by environmental factors

News Posted on 5/12

Human touch helps stroke survivors regain mobility

Being breast-fed may lower breast cancer risk

Child safety seats should be centered in back seat

Tree-lined streets may cut city kids' asthma risk

Peer-led program helps keep teens smoke-free

Mom's infection may boost epilepsy risk in offspring

Bladder trouble tied to depression, anxiety

Poor kidney function tied to faster heart changes

News Posted on 5/8

Pelvic floor maladies can impact women's sex life

Firefighters show higher risks of certain cancers

Weight-loss drugs may harm developing brain: study

Patients prefer polite physicians, says U.S. report

Computers may aid drug abuse treatment

Workouts sculpt heart as well as muscles

Vitamin D helps kidney patients live longer: study

Kids more vulnerable to swimming-related illness

REFILE: FDA concerned over wider use of opioid analgesic

Gum disease, inflammation risky for pregnant women

Mom's high normal blood sugar risky: study

PTSD common in chronic migraine sufferers

Alzheimer's disease risks are gender specific

News Posted on 5/5

Work exposure to weed killers tied to brain cancer

Mentally ill benefit from work with farm animals

Frequent headache linked with smoking risk in teens

Most high blood pressure in developing world-study

Nasal symptoms often accompany stubborn asthma

Wider pain drug use could cause abuse: FDA

Migraine often associated with psychiatric disorders

HDL cholesterol linked with improved leg control

FDA concerned over wider use of opioid analgesic

News Posted on 5/1

Worst U.S. air quality in Pittsburgh, Los Angeles

Is estrogen testosterone for women?

Electromagnetic fields affect infant heart rate

Low-dose pot eases pain while keeping mind clear

NYC calorie-count rule effective immediately: court

Many Americans struggling in life, survey finds

Drinking dulls the brain's response to threats

WADA to join forces with Interpol to stop drug use

Turn-ons, turn-offs, desire varies widely among men

US families sue undertakers in body parts scandal

Medicare "drifting towards disaster"-U.S. official

Diabetes education linked to fewer hospitalizations

REFILE: People often share prescription medicine: survey

News Posted on 4/28

More babies born to diabetic mothers: study

Job characteristics may be linked to dementia risk

U.S. prods China on healthcare

Unhappy LASIK patients urge FDA to take action

Spain warns against consuming sunflower oil

Antipsychotic drugs up pneumonia risk in elderly

Greater wealth tied to lower stroke risk

Early-onset osteoporosis linked to cancer risk

Otitis in infancy may affect hearing for years

C-section delivery may raise risk of stroke

News Posted on 4/24

Cuddling helps preemies bear pain: study

How sweet: Papaya genome bares evolution's secrets

Obesity, low birthweight mar health of U.S. kids

Nalgene sports bottle maker sued over toxic claims

FDA bans certain cattle parts from all animal feed

Japan to continue U.S. beef imports despite banned meat

Babies of heavy mothers have more fat, less muscle

Years of poor decisions created food crisis: FAO

U.S. hospital incidence of C. difficile soars

Skipping breakfast may mean your baby is a girl

Alternative rubber gloves win U.S. FDA approval

US researchers confirm heparin contaminant

Penis theft panic hits city...

One in six drivers drink sometimes: report

Praise as good as cash to brain: study

Experts say US sex abstinence program doesn't work

Aerobic exercise may shield aging brain

Heavily marketed kids' cereals are least healthy

Getting in and out of cars risky for seniors

News Posted on 4/22

Debate rages over plastic bottle chemical's safety

Prenatal exposure to smoking may affect menopause

Saffron may ease PMS symptoms

Multivitamins are top diet supplement for teens

Canada to ban polycarbonate baby bottles

Older diabetics struggle with blood sugar control

Chest pain in middle-age an ominous sign, study hints

Study confirms Parkinson's-pesticides link

U.S. flu vaccine effectiveness lower than usual

News Posted on 4/18

Formaldehyde exposure linked with ALS in U.S. study

People become happier with age, survey finds

Executions likely to resume after court ruling

School nutrition policy can prevent obesity

Significant others can make dieting difficult

Misleading medical research common: journal editor

Sleep disorder may precede Parkinson's disease

Court OKs NYC calorie-count rule for restaurant

Flu comes fresh from Asia each year, study finds

U.S. must do more to stem hospital infections

News Posted on 4/14

Soy compound linked to lower breast cancer risk

Traditional acupuncture may ease migraines

Trans-fats linked to breast cancer risk in study

Heart ills not to blame for women's poor sex life

Meditation technique can lower blood pressure

For coin stuck in throat, pushing it down OK

High blood glucose linked to reduced fracture risk

Whites fare worst with Alzheimer's disease

News Posted on 4/8

Stubborn high blood pressure may need special care

Tai chi shows promise for managing diabetes

Teens with their own TV have less healthy habits

REFILE: Clothes-pin-like device fixes heart problem

Bug responsible for bad breath found

Alligator blood may yield potent antibiotics

Depression may raise risk of Alzheimer's disease

Less sleep in infancy linked with excessive weight

Kidney disease tied to sudden death in women

Maternal exercise benefits mother and infant

Climate change may worsen health crises: WHO

CORRECTION: Anticipating a good laugh enough to reduce stress

News Posted on 4/1

Thalidomide victims seek compensation, 50 years on

Seat belts lower risk of pregnancy loss in a crash

Insomnia may boost future depression risk

Sense of belonging a key to suicide prevention

Rap music glamorizes drug use: study

Fitness, body weight impact type 2 diabetes risk

Obese pregnant women use more healthcare services

Wife's breast cancer hard on some spouses: study

News Posted on 3/27

It's never too late to get active, expert says

New data fails to quiet cholesterol drug debate

Smoking after heart attack lifts risk of second

News Posted on 3/27

Prenatal omega-3 may aid babies' brain development

Natural birth control acceptable to women, men

McCain works to answer age, health questions

C-sections linked to cervix length: study

Worsening incontinence not linked to menopause

Exercise boosts peripheral insulin sensitivity diabetics

Good diabetes foot care can prevent amputations

Hospital "boarding" hard on the elderly: study

Metformin may delay diabetes onset in those at risk

News Posted on 3/21

Higher fiber intake tied to better lung function

Eating disorder prevention program promising

Birth weight may influence lifespan: study

Most heart disease patients not active enough

Just listening to phone calls may impair driving

Staph-caused pneumonia more common in US, CDC says

Republicans and Democrats diverge on health care

Women in labour turned away from hospitals

Happily married have lower blood pressure than singles

Survey gauges side effects of prostate treatments

Study shows leaving sweeter than revenge

Small business wields power in U.S. health debate

Angina more common in women than men

Cognitive impairment may precede type 2 diabetes

News Posted on 3/19

Vegetables tied to lower breast cancer risk

Keep beliefs out of the surgery, doctors told

Overweight women have worse breast cancer: study

Doctors warn of superbug infection in face-lifts

Pain lasts long after traumatic injury -U.S. study

Bad sleep may be harder on women's hearts, minds

Trouble getting around in old age? Blame your brain

Enbrel drug gets black box infection-risk warning

News Posted on 3/14

Cancer patients may not grasp illness severity

If pregnant women stop smoking, babies are happier

Pessimism ups risk of death in heart patients

Obesity tied to higher pancreatic cancer risk

Brain fitness seen as hot industry of the future

U.S. drug sales grew at slowest rate since 1961: IMS

Limit patient screening for infection, study says

Diabetes linked to endometrial cancer risk

News Posted on 3/10

Orthopedics group hangs "Women Wanted" sign

Folk remedy may heal bedsores

Sleep apnea costly for older adults

Parents often miss low blood sugar in diabetic kids

Workouts boost function of insulin-making cells

Telling smokers "age" of lungs helps them quit-study

Dead rodent stops operation

Soldiers show mental strain from combat tours

Heart disease different in women and men: study

Wyeth to appeal Arkansas hormone verdicts

News Posted on 3/6

"Dirty Dancing" star Patrick Swayze has cancer

Estrogen predicts breast cancer recurrence: study

Report maps U.S. drug, mental health issues by state

Golf puts high stress on replacement knees

Breastfeeding may help explain weight disparities

Depression, anxiety tied to unhealthy habits

Burden of parasitic worm disease underestimated

Colonoscopies could miss dangerous lesions -report

U.S. FDA requests more safety data on asthma drugs

House committee subpoenas California meat packer

Americans still overweight but more quit smoking - poll

Test shows possibility to see what others do

New disco fashion item -- earplugs

FDA says contaminant in some Baxter heparin

Internet program helps teens fight binge eating

Height, weight gain tied to women's melanoma risk

Expensive sugar pills work better than cheap ones

Blood test indicates spread of prostate cancer

Cyclic vomiting linked to psychiatric disorders

Pot smoking boosts hepatitis C liver damage

News Posted on 3/3

Allergic reactions to denture cleansers seen: FDA

U.S. study shows why winter is "flu season"

Study shows need to ditch Katrina trailers

Breakfast keeps teens lean

Expressive writing may aid cancer patients

New York using "green carts" in latest obesity fight

CT scans lower risk of unnecessary appendix surgery

C. difficile hospital superbug deaths soar in UK

Patients educate patients to control migraine

Mom's cleaning products tied to kids' wheezing

Low-fat dairy may help control blood pressure

Red algae extract may help arthritic knees

Study sheds light on parental instinct

All US kids should get flu vaccine, panel says

Heads of top US sports leagues share drug concerns

Senate panel probes medical device companies

US panel hesitates on expanding meningitis shots

Ginkgo biloba may protect memory: study

Insulin resistance tied to hepatitis C infection

Headache common in people with GI trouble

News Posted on 2/25

Stroke risk higher in U.S. than Europe: study

New test suggests source of statin side effects

Meatpacker to shut down permanently after recall

Flour mill workers have fewer sons

Veggies, alcohol may ward off prostate woes

Swimming eases pain of fibromyalgia: study

Magnesium intake may cut risk of gallstones

Higher heart rate signals later diabetes risk

Urinary tract infections may come from pets

Low cholesterol linked to stomach cancer risk

Diabetes in pregnancy ups children's diabetes risk

News Posted on 2/22

Weight training aids chronic neck pain

Yogurt may take the bite out of gum disease

Socially connected people do better after surgery

Teens, parents may not see a weight problem

Teens who watch wrestling take more health risks

Physical job activity may cut prostate cancer risk

Probiotics help distance runners stay healthy

Team makes gecko-inspired adhesive bandage

Tokyo marathon runner solves mystery of sore nipples

Laser could provide breath test for cancer, asthma

Consumers seen shrugging off big beef recall

Danish scientists find way to tell age through eyes

Community-acquired MRSA infection often fatal

In-hospital cardiac arrest deaths high on weekends

Cortisol underlies diabetes-related mental woes

News Posted on 2/18

Hard-core mountain biking may injure the scrotum

Women may prefer contraceptive ring to patch: study

Starving mothers risk addiction in offspring: study

Parent education curbs ER visits for kids' ear pain

Zinc helps with diarrhea in children: study

Women tea-drinkers have less plaque in arteries

Breathing dirty air may lower kids' IQ

22,000 died amid delayed Bayer drug recall: doctor

British researchers link obesity to more cancers

Officials probe worker illnesses at pork plants

Home air filters may improve elders' heart health

Pneumonia deaths seen with rotavirus vaccine

Hair sample may provide breast cancer diagnosis

Metabolic syndrome in kids likely to persist

Whole new flu vaccine needed next year: WHO

News Posted on 2/11

Smoky bar triggered deadly asthma attack - US study

US expresses concern about vaccine, flu cases up

Olympic athletes may risk health for trim physique

Social support impacts blood pressure: study

Body fat determines need for weight loss: study

Mexican city mulls paying police to lose weight

US FDA reviewing safety of Botox, rival product

Herbal remedy helps heart failure symptoms

Heavy pot smoking boosts lung cancer risk six-fold

Acupuncture boosts success of in vitro fertilization

Docs can help diabetics make lifestyle changes

Urine-based test for prostate cancer promising

Cost of fertility treatment calculated

News Posted on 2/7

Have you heard? Hospitals to ban gossiping

Tattoos may be tomorrow's vaccines

Teen dads' babies at risk for problems at birth

Supplement shows promise for mild knee arthritis

Bullying harms kids' mental health: study

Chronic pain seen altering how brain works

Man returns from the dead, suspected of fraud

Accidental drug overdose killed Ledger-NY coroner

Yoga helps survivors of natural disasters

News Posted on 2/5

Marijuana withdrawal rivals that of nicotine

Babies absorb phthalates from baby products

CORRECTION: Epsom salt can prevent cerebral palsy: U.S.

Vitamin D deficiency tied to higher blood pressure

Tamiflu-resistant flu reported in U.S. and Canada

Figures suggest new increase in U.S. Army suicides

Hospital stays frequently endanger newborns: study

Half of all hospital patients at clot risk: study

Americans go to Mexico for a cheaper perfect smile

Smoking cessation drug needs stronger warning: FDA

Sugary drinks raise risk of gout in men

Vibrations, repeat motion tied to shoulder injury

Folate in 2nd trimester helps prevent preeclampsia

News Posted on 1/24

Heart risks increase as degree of obesity climbs

Moving target: Vytorin raises new questions

Dannon sued over "probiotic" bacteria claims

U.S. group seeks Botox warning after 16 death reports

Eat breakfast to curb middle-age weight gain

Sleep apnea tied to risk of mental impairment

Study gives scientific weight to high-protein diet

New York chain eateries must post calorie counts

Exercise sharply cuts older men's death rate: study

Work-related stress can kill, study finds

Critics challenging genetically modified beet

"Technology overload" can ruin relationships - expert

Bush postpones anti-drug event after Ledger death

Pig gut implant a lip-plumping option

Allergies blamed for some cases of irritable bowel

Ovary removal may raise Parkinson's risk

Initiative reduces unneeded antibiotics slightly

Simple handwashing can reduce diarrhea: studies

News Posted on 1/21

High-protein, low-carb diet curbs hunger: study

Teen risk factors for schizophrenia identified

Menopausal mood swings, headaches ease over time

Post-concussion depression more than emotional

Study children and cellphones, US experts advise

Study explains how protein keeps hunger at bay

Pfizer anti-smoking drug behavior warning pushed up

Short birth length ups risk of suicide attempts

High blood pressure predicts diabetes in women



News Posted on 1/17

Undernutrition behind one third of child deaths

US health officials probe unexplained skin ailment

Bird flu may be spread indirectly, WHO says

REFILE: Depression common among adults with diabetes

Exercising breathing muscles may aid older adults

Movie characters who smoke may influence kids

Low protein in diet tied to muscle loss in seniors

Female shift workers risk disability retirement

Stress disorder common in U.S. troops after combat

Don't send in the clowns

Cashiers vulnerable to flu from bank notes

Canadians favor "butting" out when kids in the car

Unfavorable drug studies aren't published

Cholesterol drugs don't protect against Alzheimer's

Blood cancer risk increased with lupus drugs

Antioxidant vitamins may reduce cataract risk



News Posted on 1/14

Cold and flu more serious in diabetics

Soy may thwart belly-fat gain after menopause

Sleep duration tied to children's weight

Family dietary coach fuels healthy eating: study

Stuffed animals may ease war-related stress in kids

Cycling-Kessler gets two-year ban for doping

People live 4.5 years after dementia strikes: study

Too much sugar-free gum linked to bowel problems

Activity important in people with leg artery disease

News Posted on 1/10

Prepare for flu pandemic economic hit: U.N.

Report details U.S. cough, cold medicine abuse

Online contact lens buyers may put eyes at risk

Girls who feel unpopular more likely to get fat

Severe stress post-9/11 raises heart disease risk

France best, U.S. worst in preventable death ranking

More sun is healthy, despite skin cancer risk

Four health changes can prolong life 14 years

Health-spending growth up slightly in 2006

FDA warnings affect antidepressant use in youth

Hospitals fail to prevent urinary tract infections

Lipitor doesn't improve bone health after menopause



News Posted on 1/07

Racial disparities persist in US cancer treatment

Obesity may worsen asthma symptoms

Neighborhood linked to diabetes risk factor

Registered nurses have lower overall mortality risk

Childhood pneumonia can be treated at home

Antipsychotic drugs not effective for aggression

Academy stresses evolution's importance

Baseball player Clemens denies steroid use

Americans opt for healthy eating, not diets



News Posted on 12/31

Chronic pain possible after vasectomy

Aging nerves may explain why elderly drink less

Menopausal hot flashes worse for heavier women

Diets of Alzheimer's patients lack many nutrients

Nutrition drink aids older hospitalized patients

More young diabetics being hospitalized in US

Bacterial vaginosis doubles risk of miscarriage



News Posted on 12/27

Neuroticism hard on the heart: study

Secondhand smoke may raise child allergy risk

Experts update 'food pyramid' for older adults

Republican Giuliani says he does not have cancer

Blood fats raise risk of large artery stroke

Brief bouts of confusion raise stroke, dementia risk



News Posted on 12/17

Troubled times for Texas hallucinogen harvesters

FDA has questions on Glaxo cervical cancer vaccine

Super-thin women at risk of brittle bone disease

Dad's parenting style tied to child's weight

Dietary supplement may improve your golf game

Strong reaction to report on US baseball drug use

Merck recalls children's vaccines in China

Calif. seeks to fine Blue Shield for cancellations

Mitchell Report may not have shut door on steroid use

Baseball-Pitcher Clemens denies doping allegations

US lawmakers set hearing on steroids in baseball

BALCO owner says US baseball steroid report too soft

Abdominal fat distribution predicts heart risk

EU wants new warnings on Pfizer anti-smoking drug

Living kidney donors enjoy good health long term



News Posted on 12/13

Exercise more to live longer: study

Stem-cell patch may fix damaged hearts

Merck recalls 1.2 mln doses of children's vaccines

Milk, egg allergies harder to outgrow: study

High testosterone may impair memory: study

Keeping insulin in check important in breast cancer

More activity linked with less body fat in girls

TV can raise blood pressure in obese children

Caesarean babies risk more breathing problems

Age at diagnosis linked to diabetes outcome

Cholesterol drugs may raise brain hemorrhage risk

Vitamin A supplements may improve infant survival

News Posted on 12/10

Computer phone calls get people exercising

China market may breed deadly viruses

Canadian retail chain pulls plastic water bottles

Child cancer risk higher near nuclear plants: study

Health care challenges fire up U.S. students

High blood sugar raises risk of polyp recurrence

Stimulants for ADHD may cause mild heart symptoms

Body image concerns increasing among teen boys

Green tea may protect against colon cancer

Senators ask Bush for greater food safety funding

USDA revises food program for women and children

Are you eating enough whole grains?

Kids with sleep problems at risk for obesity

Adolescent overweight bad for the bones

Lowering "bad" cholesterol cuts repeat stroke risk

Heart failure patients often cognitively impaired

Reduced fertility after C-section often by choice

News Posted on 12/6

Early menstrual periods tied to shorter lifespan

Overweight teens risk early heart disease, death

Simple steps could have big health impact-studies

US Senate plan aims to ban school junk food sales

US teen births tilt up, unmarried rate hits record

Nasal allergy linked to chronic ear drainage

Broccoli compound may ameliorate skin disease



News Posted on 12/3

Exercise may boost brain's natural antidepressant

Babies' taste for veggies comes from mom

Study explains diabetes drug bone fracture risk

Peanut allergies strike earlier, study says

Sex and chocolate can boost brain power: authors

Kids who sneeze at cats may develop asthma: study

Patients may expect too much of heart procedures

Walking speed tied to older adults' longevity

Smoking bans most beneficial to non-smokers' health

Cholesterol seen tied to heart disease, not stroke

FDA mulls stricter regulation of salt in food

Shift work may cause cancer, world agency says

High glycemic diet may raise cataract risk

Family ties raise risk of diabetes complications

Cognitive activity may curb Alzheimer's risk



News Posted on 11/19

Diabetics risk foot ulcers from ill-fitting shoes

Hypnosis may calm kids' irritable bowels

Vitamin D may curb type 2 diabetes risk

Airplane noise tied to high blood pressure risk

Multiple stressors compound heart disease risk

Few overweight people trim down after heart attack

Lowered BP after 'no salt added' diet

Study shows how some AIDS vaccines may harm

Stiffer penalties on shoddy nursing homes sought

Study findings question safety of anti-obesity drug

Barry Bonds charged with steroid lies

Alcohol and drug abuse widespread among pupils

Infants of obese mothers have higher mortality risk

News Posted on 11/15

Daily walk lowers diabetics' heart risks

Depression more frequent in asthmatic teens

Map to better health care: centralize, organize

Magnolia bark takes bite out of bad breath

Personalized medicine slowly takes shape

Alzheimer's patients unresponsive to antipsychotics

Chemical trigger of Parkinson's discovered

News Posted on 11/14

Drug-resistant bacteria trick immune system

St. Jude defibrillator wires under scrutiny:report

Mini-stroke: warning that major stroke is near

On-the-job lead exposure tied to stomach cancer

"Excessive" PC game-time impairs sleep, memory

Jolting exercise may up miscarriage risk: study

Cervical cancer risk higher in women on the pill

Dieting hardest for emotional eaters: study

Medicaid strains US emergency rooms

Burst bladder danger for binge-drinking women

Olympic swimming champion broke doping rules

How about a hot spring spa -- on health insurance?

Record 103 million flu vaccines distributed in U.S.

Having a baby? It will cost more than $7K

Merck agrees to pay $4.85 bln in Vioxx settlement

Probiotic pills may curb chemo-induced diarrhea

News Posted on 11/9

City kids with asthma may need more check-ups

Infertile couples at risk for sexual stress

Safety agency issues new batch of toy recalls

Hide your old pills in poop, government says

Put down that fork: Being fat is still unhealthy

Exercise reversed effects of heart failure: studies

Watch it, Tom! Japan experts find fearless Jerries

"Nutrigenetic" diets may aid weight loss: study

Baby DVDs may slow early language acquisition

Eight-limbed Indian girl has successful surgery

U.S. voters OK bonds for cancer research, highways

Sleepless? Maybe it's your statin

Children get more diabetes, heart drugs: study

"Electronic nose" can smell asthma

Brain tumor risk decreased in allergy patients

Anti-cancer effect with "the pill" not permanent

Migraine linked with sleep problems and fatigue

The look of love is all in the eyes

One third of hit songs mention alcohol, drug use



News Posted on 11/5

Blood pressure harder to control in winter: study

Cargill recalls 1 mln pounds ground beef in U.S.

Anemia may raise stroke risk in young children

Exercise, counseling fights cancer-related fatigue

Weight loss during menopause linked to bone loss

Drug stents not good value for many patients: study

Diet, growth are major cancer causes: report

Drowsy driving is big killer in U.S.

"Cremated son" turns up alive

Most Britons aware but unwilling on climate change

Restless legs may be associated with migraine

Pessimistic docs may keep patients from ICU

Allergies may protect against brain cancer

Britain complains about Giuliani health care ad



News Posted on 11/2

Exercise, diet improve obese kids' motor skills

Blacks more likely to leave hospital against advice

Diet, lifestyle impact a woman's odds of conceiving

Bargain nip and tuck draws tourists to S. America

Brain scans have big implications for U.S. courts

Quality of life is key to cancer survival - study

Want to stop superbugs? Clean up hospitals

Study estimates 2.4 million with Alzheimer's in US

Halloween fake teeth recalled due to lead-US

C-section raises risk to mother and infant

Prostate cancer therapy may increase diabetes risk

Loss of viral control tied to lymphoma risk

Non-allergic nasal inflammation common

Risk factors for diabetic kidney disease identified

Edwards unveils plan to control drug advertising

Anxiety may raise death risk after heart surgery

Many obesity surgery candidates fail psych screen

Blood pressure impacts type 2 diabetes risk: study

Hysterectomy raises incontinence surgery risk

House defies Bush, backs new kids health bill

N.Y. cop died from drugs not Ground Zero air: examiner

Prostate cancer therapy hard on the heart: study

Respiratory infections common in people with RA

Why painkillers may not work in fibromyalgia



News Posted on 10/26

Children's sleep needs vary widely

Women's knee risk higher, but only in some sports

Brain study: Sleepy, grumpy and ... primitive?

Sunny side of the brain

Obesity estimated to cost U.S. billions

Study shows how exercise protects the heart

Smoking, family alcohol history alter taste buds

Chronic cough? Iron deficiency could be to blame

Throw out old anthrax vaccine, expert tells U.S.

CDC recommends FluMist for children under 5 years

New watchdog will tackle hospital superbugs

Hemoglobin levels useful for diabetes screening

Nicotine may ease Parkinson's disease symptoms

One third of Americans say under extreme stress

News Posted on 10/22

In New Hampshire, health care sways elderly votes

Why are Europeans so colorful? Genes give hints

Sleep deprivation may raise women's blood pressure

Poor indoor air quality may worsen lung disease

Adolescents need support during family breakups

Depression, anxiety tied to allergies in kids

Body mass index may not tell whole health story

Clinton outlines first term health reform strategy

Dioxin pollution leads to more baby girls -study

US health experts seek to calm schools over superbug

US FDA to consider limits, labeling for salt

Extent of breast cancer key for predicting spread

Labor usually successful after c-section for twins

Some breast cancers don't respond to chemotherapy

News Posted on 10/18

Mental deficits after concussion persist in women

Teens with jobs more likely to smoke

Low male hormones may predict metabolic syndrome

A day in the life of U.S. teens: thousands do drugs

Doctors warn of harm from kids' cough, cold drugs

Drug industry cash flows to US med schools -study

Exercise improves older adults' balance

Exercise with supplements may benefit older muscles

Too much support may hamper kids' development

Tooth loss may predict later-life dementia: study

Hand washing effective way to limit viruses-study

Obesity a consequence of modern life

Acupuncture cuts post-surgical pain: research

Forget the bloody mary, just give me the blood

Forgetful doctor left body for 9 days

Staph infection worries close 21 Virginia schools

Chinese herbs may relieve menstrual cramps

Sex, Nazi, burrito and Viagra: Who Googles what?

Company denies new diabetes drug causes pancreatitis

News Posted on 10/11

Belly fat, weight cycling ups kidney cancer risk

Between-pregnancy weight gain favors boy births

U.S. recalls over 1/2 million toys for lead levels

Romney, Clinton health care plans similar: experts

FDA explores behind-the-counter drug sales

Marion Jones admits to steroid use: paper

Medicare says will recoup $4 bln from US drug plans

60-year-old Japanese pregnant with donor embryo

Topps Meat, hit by recall, goes out of business

Docs and suicide: "Let's not talk about it"

Doctors call for new nicotine products

News Posted on 10/2

Breastfeeding doesn't increase kids' cavity risk

Teens' initial response to nicotine crucial: study

FDA staff urges warnings on kids' cold medicines

Lifestyle factors, obesity impact lymphoma risk

High-carb diet may help you think faster

Drinking may dampen hearing in the short term

Education, wealth have different effects on health

Smoking behind the wheel could be an offence

Actos, Avandia heart failure risks confirmed: study

Poll finds Medicare hotline callers frustrated

U.S. health care fix looms large of 2008 races

U.S. report faults FDA oversight of drug trials

U.S. to target unapproved, often abused painkillers



News Posted on 9/21

Calcium, extra weight protect women from bone loss

Cramming won't help students learn long-term

Church nurses aim to fill in U.S. health care gaps

Lack of sleep may be deadly, research shows

Chavez rails at teen-age breast implants gift fad

Simple test may help predict breast cancer return

Pain meds may worsen symptoms of enlarged prostate

Overweight kids show heart risks as teens

One third of U.S. lacked health insurance: survey

Air pollution triggers blood clots: study

U.S. study finds potential new ways to fight aging

Working teens more likely to have nasal irritation

Chronic fatigue linked with enterovirus infection

Hallucinations not unusual with antifungal therapy

Calcium's anti-fracture effect varies with age

Change in CPR may make it more effective



News Posted on 9/21

Overtime linked to on-the-job injuries

Drinking linked to endometrial cancer risk

Program helps kids stay at a healthy weight

Americans giving up friends, sex for Web life

Mom's fatty fish intake tied to baby's birthweight

Diabetes may raise risk of death from pneumonia



News Posted on 9/19

One in four Americans worried about China imports

Crib bumpers can do more harm than good: U.S. study

U.S. senators seek retirement, health care reforms

REPEAT: Exercise combo improves diabetes control

US Northeast tops health spending - report

Tooth loss in elderly linked to mental impairment

FDA warns of heart risks with schizophrenia drug



News Posted on 9/12

More cancer deaths seen in less-educated Americans

Burger King to limit ads aimed at young children

Older Americans dump drugs when payments stop

Tangerine peel could help fight cancer

Americans spend most on Lipitor, drug survey finds

Higher gas prices may help Americans slim down

Paying employees to lose weight works: study

Alcohol education should start in elementary school

Grassroots effort boosts women's activity levels

Pine bark extract may improve menopause symptoms

Signs get shoppers to choose stairs over escalator

Pro boxers live just as long as other top athletes

Nutritional rating system popular with consumers

Study shows vitamin C's cancer-fighting properties

Can't quit chocolate? Don't fret, it's no addiction

Study finds spinach, eggs ward off cause of blindness

Low-fat, vegetarian diet may stall prostate cancer

School program cuts risky weight-control habits

Health premiums rise faster than wages

Blood pressure rising among US children: study

Vitamin E may reduce blood clots in women: study

Pregnancy can trigger binge eating in some women

Red wine chemical guards mice from prostate tumors

Skin condition becoming more common in US kids

News Posted on 9/1

Low-impact exercise improves rheumatoid arthritis

Tooth loss linked to higher heart disease risk

Uterus lining involved in obese women's infertility

U.S. health plan costs expected to rise in '08

Chinese medicine gets a dose of modernity

Study confirms breast cancer worse in US blacks

Side effects force women off 'safe' cancer pills

Prescription drug abuse grows in U.S., report finds

Sleep apnea linked to metabolic syndrome in teens

Boyhood problems predict future criminal activity

Iron deficiency common in overweight toddlers

Hand-rolled cigarettes more carcinogenic: study

Pfizer study shows risk of cholesterol pill switch

Mattel announces third Chinese toy recall

More sex and violence in TV family hour

Teen antidepressant warning had ripple effect

Meth shows up in mothers' and newborns' hair

Caution needed when vaccinating preemies



China says one-child policy helps protect climate

Calif. grower recalls salmonella-tainted spinach

Blood protein linked to pancreatic cancer

Sun exposure unrelated to excess fat and vitamin D

Man loses top of his head in brain operation

Age difference key to having most kids: study

New U.S. guidelines look hard at childhood asthma

British cigarette packs to feature graphic pictures

How mothers cradle babies could show stress-study

Arsenic in water a risk to 140 million people

Soy-based supplement may lower cardiac risk

Diabetes linked to increased risk of hip fracture

Early surgical menopause raises neurologic risk



Human stem cells heal the hearts of rats

Overweight women less likely to keep breast-feeding

Exercise may restore some youth to blood vessels

Drug talk best before middle school: experts

Pain sensitivity in IBS patients may psychological

Breast cancer decline attributed to drop in HRT



Stripper poles pop up in US homes as exercise tool

Athletics org wants tougher bans for doping

Women prefer female MD for intimate check-ups

Low glycemic load diet may help fight acne

Junk food in pregnancy may spur overeating in kids

Older adults with low selenium have weaker muscles

Lead causes more US recalls of China-made toys

Woman sets fire to ex-husband's penis

Even a little exercise has health benefits: study

Neurofeedback can help some kids with ADHD

Prostate brachytherapy preserves erectile function

Old age alone no deterrent to active sex life

Low vitamin D linked to greater rectal cancer risk

Smaller light device useful for winter blues

Cleft lip tied to smaller brains in children



Staying silent in marital spats a killer for women

Cardio workouts build stronger hearts in women

Virgin olive oil may help keep blood clot-free

Heavy drinking raises risk of stroke: study

Deer hunting may put men's hearts at risk

Whole grains may lower odds of high blood pressure

Exercise, housework cut uterine cancer risk

Schools infested with drugs: teen survey

US warns about codeine use by some nursing mothers

U.S. senator urges Bush to halt some China imports

Restricting arm's blood flow may protect the heart

Sugary drinks may raise uric acid levels in men

Non-stick chemical exposure tied to small babies

Infusions may ease severe diabetic nerve pain

Control tobacco, food ads to beat cancer -panel

Cancer panel attacks U.S. food subsidies

Review backs antidepressant effects of omega-3s

Plant compounds blunt menopausal effects in rats

"Healthy" fast foods not easier on the heart

Toy recall focuses attention on lead poisoning

Bad air raises heart risks in young adults: study

U.S. OKs heart failure warning on diabetes drugs

Biker fails to notice missing leg

U.S. to seek panel input on kids' cough, cold drugs

Medicare won't cover back disc for older people

Below-normal weight may confer health benefits

Low-dose radiation may raise breast cancer risk



Review backs performance benefits of phospholipids

Canada looks to ban "light" label on cigarettes

Italian town to pay residents to shed flab

Accuracy of forehead-scanning thermometers doubted

Mother's diet affects cleft-palate risk in baby

MRI scans might prevent breast cancer, study shows

Taxes trigger big drop in U.S. smoking: report

Grow iron-rich plants to nourish world: study

Treating hay fever prevents asthma in some kids

Personality may influence irritable bowel syndrome

Magnetic stimulation may ease ringing-in-the-ears



Panel worried about baby bottle chemical

Edible African fish could help beat malaria, study says

Sunbathers warned as skin cancer rates rise rapidly

Children of single dads get less health care

Excess pounds worsen women's bladder control

Family effort needed to rein in childhood obesity

Young adults lead in lacking healthcare: report

Most binge drinkers pick beer over liquor: study

Bush in 'superior' health, annual physical shows

Insomnia may lead to toilet visits, study finds



Bullying tied to mental health problems later

Moderate exercise may beat intense workouts

Fatter Australians cause hazard for mortuaries

Keen demand fuels global trade in body parts

Researchers pinpoint fever center in brain

Restless legs syndrome can affect kids too

Half-hour CPR training as good as standard course

Angry men get ahead; angry women penalized: study

U.S. breast-feeding rates rise to record high

House bill directs FDA to revamp food safety work

Lengthy deployment tied to mental health disorders

Terminally ill patients prefer home care

Reading skill may reduce effects of lead exposure

U.S. charges 18 for selling restricted drugs online



Angry men get ahead; angry women penalized: study

U.S. breast-feeding rates rise to record high

House bill directs FDA to revamp food safety work

U.S. Senate approves children's health bill

Good attitude may make exercise less painful

Eczema in child greatly increases mom's stress

Hostility, anger linked to chronic inflammation

Experts issue new physical exercise guidelines

Hormone use mixed in preventing premature births

Chinese herbs can help control eczema: HK study

FDA fears recalled eye solution still in use

US House passes kids health bill Bush opposes

Bonuses ballooned at FDA despite problems: report

Personality and artery disease predicts depression

One dose of vitamin D boosts tuberculosis immunity



FDA scientist says pull Avandia

Celebrities more likely to deny addiction: experts

Diabetics may do well on Mediterranean diet

Diet plus exercise best for post-baby weight loss

Study links radio towers to child leukemia risk

Heart disease tied to mental decline

Smoking marijuana ups risk of schizophrenia: study

Aquafina labels to spell out source - tap water

FDA probing death in gene therapy trial

U.S. tuberculosis traveler released from hospital

Sara Lee recalls bread because of metal pieces

Plugged In: U.S. health info technology lags

Environmental hazards kill 4 million children a year - WHO

Women happier with childbirth when accompanied

Nurses, cleaners at increased risk for asthma

Hospitalized elderly get barely enough calories

Brain abnormalities seen with writer's cramp



Antioxidants may protect against knee arthritis

Vitamin A protein may reveal hidden body fat

US health insurers aim to shape reform process

Sleep pattern linked with teen's behavior

Low glycemic load diet may improve acne

Shock wave therapy useful for stress fractures



Choking risk for babies prompts Gerber recall

Seasoning mix may be salmonella culprit: FD

Report card mixed for kids in U.S.: report

"Fat tax" could save 3,200 lives each year

Folic acid cuts birth defect rate in Canada

Burned jogger shows lightning, headphones don't mix

Bill on drug safety, FDA funding clears House

Germany worried about excess use of CT scans

Violence in nursing homes an understudied threat

Most living near school don't walk, bike to class

Maternal, childhood factors affect obesity risk

Powwow's drumbeat draws American Indians to doctor

Court hears arguments in "light" smokes case

Americans support use of meat-origin labeling: poll

Low-carb or low-fat diet? Both work in diabetics

When can kids go it alone? Parent opinions vary

High blood urate tied to lower Parkinson's risk

Dental assistants at risk of lung problems

Mental illness an 'enormous problem' for military

Prenatal secondhand smoke tied to mental problems

Psychotropic drugs a top concern in HK - official

It's official: "smoke-free" means just that

WADA chief says many federations do not fight doping

Common preterm labor drug not without side effects

Preemies face risk of disability in adulthood

Acid reflux common in COPD patients: study

Racial discrimination tied to breast cancer risk

Eating disorders may disrupt menstruation

High cola consumption linked to kidney disease

Mom's meat-rich diet affects kids' stress response

Study finds higher drug costs discourage use

Pneumonia guideline may lead to wrong treatment

Teen skinfold thickness predicts adult weight



Cats may be trouble for any allergy sufferer

Global warming could increase U.S. death rate

U.S. hospital, doctor visits balloon, survey finds

FDA adds black box to Genentech asthma drug Xolair

Video game play eats into homework, reading time

Weight loss programs often fail in the long run

Difficulty naming odors may foretell mind trouble

Blood test signals heart disease in healthy people



Diet plus exercise up survival after breast cancer

Life on the farm may not be so healthy

Fitness level predicts heart problems

Spoonful of cinnamon helps blood sugar stay down

Teens seek drug advice from online peers

Glaxo failed to warn of diabetes drug risk - lawsuit

More walking could benefit people with arthritis

Low vitamin D may be a heart disease risk factor

Computer time ups aches and pains for college kids

Whole grains may cut risk of inflammatory diseases

Study may explain roots of empathy

Japanese teetotaller named world's oldest man at 111

Depression raises risk of death from many causes

Flavonoids may protect brain function over time

Poor sibling relationships linked with depression

Alcohol may prevent rheumatoid arthritis: study

College students not as healthy as they think-study

Guided imagery therapy can help insomniacs

Drug-resistant microbes emerging among urban poor

Obesity surgery can increase alcohol sensitivity

Americans less happy today than 30 years ago: study



Chronic pain may impede short-term memory

Finger length may foretell academic potential

Stressed-out moms at risk of poor mental health

Study spots gaps in Americans' diet and health IQ

Device detects avian flu strains fast

Transient ischemic attacks can be rapidly detected

Pumping iron stimulates muscle-building hormones



CT scan not advised for probable appendicitis

Low-calorie foods spur healthy weight loss

Hormone may foil osteoporosis treatment

Music during warm up boosts peak muscle power

Doctor told FDA of Glaxo's Avandia risk in 2000

Fetuses, babies at high risk from pollutants

Girls do badly at math when told boys better - study

Heavy-drinking college kids make worse decisions

Diabetes complications frequently afflict elderly

US FDA warns Enzon on fungal drug promotion

Fish oil plus exercise may banish body fat

Strength training may reverse muscle aging

Sleep apnea surgery won't improve kids' behavior

U.S. health care crisis squeezes families

Group questions FDA on other Avandia risk

Woman jailed for trying to steal fetus from womb

Products used with MRIs to carry warning - US FDA

Doctors often don't fess up to errors

Sex offenders have higher rate of mental illness

Many men don't check to see if vasectomy "worked"

Treat gum disease to prevent preterm delivery

Mediation for parents helps sibs resolve conflict

Troops exposed to sarin risk brain damage: report

Diabetes drug costs could soar 70% by 2009

Canadian mumps outbreak reaches Toronto

Taser jolt won't hurt hearts of healthy people

Psychiatry residents often skip informed consent

Gentle yoga may aid migraine sufferers

Car airbags risky for tall and small people: study

L.A. hopes to end homeless patient "dumping"

Pollution blamed for China's cancer rise

Japan to check more flu drugs for side effects

"Hooked" anti-smoking ads spark record complaints

Breast implants aren't about size or getting a man

Nutrition group sues Burger King over trans fats

Study offers hope of remedy for baldness

Calcium may help keep off postmenopausal pounds

COPD: a growing, neglected epidemic

CORRECTION: Why alcohol boosts breast cancer risk: study

Kids' sleep problems may affect parents' health

Snacking can be good for older adults

Fathers responsible for fat children: study

Tea drinkers may have lower skin cancer risk

Blood pressure climbs along with weight

Expert anti-diarrhea advice for traveling athletes

MRI urged for active young adults with foot pain

Protein cutback stops Alzheimer's progress in mice

Walk test helps gauge kids' exercise ability

Patient safety may suffer at busy hospitals

E. coli involved in bowel disease: study

Excess pounds may raise pancreatic cancer risk



Walkable neighborhood tied to depression risk

Play alters attitudes about drug abuse: study

Diet drug may be of little benefit in obese teens

Philippines attempts world record for breastfeeding

Cigna ranks No. 1 in doctor payment survey

Hedge fund-backed group seeks better US baby care

Health care errors affect one in 10 patients - WHO

US FDA urges new adult warnings on antidepressants

Diabetes may be damaging men's sperm - study

Hydrotherapy, Tai Chi can ease osteoarthritis

Hepatitis spread to patient in dental office

Delaying epilepsy therapy shows little detriment

Stroke risk high for siblings of stroke patients



Most U.S. doctors take drug company freebies: study

U.S. cancer group launches mass cancer study

Lawmakers upbraid FDA for food safety failings

U.S. marijuana grows stronger than before: report

Addictive drugs harm brain's natural brake: study

Antidepressants don't help bipolar depression

Children with asthma have more emotional problems

Heart disease risk should be assessed early

FDA examines if pet food contaminant in human food

Soccer player suspended for IV flu supplement

Religious group attacks religion in healthcare

Flavonols may help ward of pancreatic cancer

Expert panel urges junk food ban in schools



Abstinence education doesn't work: report

Certain foods block proteins needed by cancer cells

Thorny Mexican food staple gains fame as folk cure

Breastfeeding's weight benefit occurs in infancy

Strong right-handedness linked to poor body image

Safety advice to kids needs bolstering

Youngsters act on nutrition advice, study finds

Yoga shown to help women with breast cancer

Healthier food, drinks slowly enter U.S. schools

Wal-Mart sees medical clinic boom in retail stores

Nailgun injuries soar among US weekend warriors

NY, New England push for tougher US mercury rules

Groups sue US FDA over 'morning-after' pill ruling



Apples during pregnancy protects baby from asthma

J&J withdraws Listerine plaque-detecting rinse

Rail suicides anything but painless for train crews

Study reveals "Robin Hood impulse" in human nature

Acupuncture, massage helpful after cancer surgery

Exercise linked to less anxiety, depression

TV-less family dinners best for healthy eating

Herbal remedy for recurring urinary tract trouble

Smoking in pregnancy tied to mental problems

Mediterranean diet may ward off asthma, allergies

Gallstones seen with Roche weight drug: FDA staff

False-positive mammograms have negative effects



Working near chlorine pools tied to lung problems

Niacin can be toxic when used to "beat" drug test

Biofeedback may relieve chronic constipation

Phone-based therapy seen helpful for depression

Arthritis makes work tough going for millions

Treatment may fuel cancer's spread, study finds

Most Americans don't eat smart and exercise: CDC

US tells firms to stop selling some nausea drugs



Disrupted sleep may alter pain perception

Dieters put on weight in the long run - US study

Moderate alcohol intake may boost aneurysm risk

Lasers for acne yield 'underwhelming' results

Phthalates linked to fat bellies, pre-diabetes

Frequent long-haul flights hard on the body

Male anger, depression raises heart disease risk