HEALTH TALK - Dr. Bob Martin

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Young People Can Jump Their Way To Strong Bones

Pediatricians Don't Tell Parents To Kick The Habit

Common Drugs In Combination Boost Ulcer Risk

Americans Uninformed About Thyroid Disease

Psychiatric Services In Nursing Homes Inappropriate

Clinton Says US Will Try To Cut Global Smoking

Negative Emotions Fade With Age: Study

Experts Downplay Heart Benefits Of Wine

Desire To Feel Better Overwhelms Self-control

Teenage Girls On Pill May Be More Likely To Smoke

Teen Drinking A Sign Of Problems To Come

Angry Parents May Lash Out At Pediatrician

Stress-prone May Have Weaker Immune Response

Children Get Too Much Radiation From CT Scans

Having Children Before Age 30 Cuts Breast Cancer Risk

Eating Fish May Lower Stroke Risk In Women

Many People May Be Deficient In Vitamin B-12

Pesticides, Gulf War Illness Linked In Pentagon Report

Doctors Can Catch Teen Smoking Early

Women With Fractures At Risk Of Second One Within Year

Clinton Treated Succesfully For Skin Cancer

Cell Phones May Interfere With Medical Devices

Fakers Rush To Enroll In Cash-awarding Studies

Barley, Potatoes May Boost Memory In Elderly

Jet-lag Woes May Be Linked To Mealtime

Passive Smoking Harms Children Of All Ages

More Children Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes

FEATURE: Soap Operas Serve Health Plots, Send Messages

Good Cholesterol May Explain Why Some Live To 100

Waist Circumference Can Help Diagnose Disease

Free Radicals Implicated In Obesity Heart Risk

Commonly Used Drug Puts Premature Infants At Risk

Military MD May Be Court-martialed Over Anthrax Vaccine

Report Damns US Regulation Of Biotech Foods

Away On Business, Breathing Easy

Genetic Advances Spark Fears Of Science Gone Awry

Keeping Fit During Pregnancy Helps Baby Grow

Exercise Reduces Heart Disease Risk Among Diabetics

Limiting TV, Video Games Cuts Aggression In Children

Anxiety, Depression Widely Undertreated

Neon Urine Does Not Always Signal Antifreeze Ingestion

Smoking Ads Lurk In Doctor's Office Magazines

Golfers' Putting Woes Involve The Mind And Body

Australian DNA Challenges Human Origin Theories

Small Reduction In Blood Sugar Can Lower Health Costs

Americans In Denial About Weight And Risks Of Obesity

Beefy Male Centerfolds Mirror Muscle Obsession

Blacks And Hispanics At Greater Risk Of Alzheimer's

Government Releases Hazard Analysis Of Office Paper

Women's Mental Skills Vary During Monthly Cycle

Estrogen May Not Boost Memory After Menopause

Wine May Lower Stroke Risk For Young Women

In Faltering Economy, Older Workers' Health At Risk

That Nagging Itch Has Own Pathway To The Brain

Blood Sugar Can Gauge Risk Of Death From Heart Disease

Cigarettes Get More Leading Roles In Hollywood Films

Cancer Cases To Increase Slightly, Experts Say

Wrestlers May Leave The Mat With Fungal Infection

UK Doctor Says 15-year-old Too Young For Breast Op

Cholesterol-lowering Drug Use Does Not Meet Guidelines

Parents Shape Body Image, Self-esteem Of Children

Sick Americans Seek Solitude

Pesticide Combinations Linked To Parkinson's Disease

Company Says Curry Spice Might Prevent Bowel Cancer

Surgeon General Announces National Obesity Plan

Mental Illness Can Pass From Parent To Child

Even Dropping A Few Pounds Good For Blood Pressure

Aerobic Fitness Slows Down Artery Disease

To Eat Or Not To Eat? Some Ignore The Question

Mideast Chickpea Dish Chock-full Of Health

Arthritis, Crohn's Drug Possibly Linked To TB

Seniors' Health Costs Projected To Skyrocket

New Rules Encourage Hospitals To Report Errors

Soy Foods May Protect Bones After Menopause

Low-salt, Low-fat Diet Can Reduce Blood Pressure

Bacteria Lurking In Nose Can Cause Serious Infections

Lower Prices Make Healthy Snacks More Tempting

Medicare May Lift Ban On Disclosing Docs' Mistakes

Couples That Stay Together, Ail Together

Babies Who Can't Sleep Alone Risk Sleep Troubles Later

Supplement Helps Melt Fat And Build Muscle

Saying You Exercise Creates Good First Impression

Rules Bar Doctors From Profiting On Medicare 'self-referrals'

Flight Attendants Demand Cleaner In-flight Air

A Little Seal Oil May Do You Good: Researcher

Students Who Snooze Morning Away Have Lower GPA

Study Suggests Ritalin Abuse Occurs On Campus

Family History Increases Suicide Risk In Alcoholics

Members Of The Military Need More Exercise

Study Says Chilean Docs Perform C-sections For Profit

Mineral Supplements May Give Athletes An Edge

Low Melatonin Associated With Uncontrolled Seizures

Baby Sitters May Expose Infants To Second-hand Smoke

Program Helps Young Girls Accept Their Body Size

Antioxidant May Protect Against Asthma

Vision Fooled By Hearing

Survey: Canadians Think Diet Lacking

Houston, We Have A Virus Problem

C-sections Tied To Asthma In Childhood

Drug Resistant Bacteria Continue To Spread

Shalala Refuses To Oversee US Drug Reimport Plan

Mummy With Wooden Toe Uncovered

Kids Say Sports, Hobbies Help Them Avoid Drugs

For Women, Night Work May Up Breast Cancer Risk

"Magic" Wand Means Less Painful Dental Injections

Breast Milk Feeding Boosts Preemies' IQ

Want To Avoid Stroke? Check BP And Quit Smoking

Tokyo Airport Study Says 25 Died From Long Flights

Mobile Phone Firms Face Fresh Suits Over Tumors

Western Mind Sets Itself Up For Surprise

Work May Trigger One Third Of Asthma Cases

Behavior Problems Often Begin At Home

Exercise May Strengthen Immunity In Older Folks

Over-excited Football Fans May Suffer Heart Attack

Boys Not As Tough As Society Thinks

Hardened Arteries May Cause Depression

Air Pollution Linked To School Absenteeism

Study Finds More Evidence Of Aircrew-leukaemia Link

Cough And Fever May Signal The Flu

Athletes' Lingering Foot Pain May Be Serious

Smoking Damages Health Early In Life

Cancer Diagnosis Prompts Women To Eat Healthy

Friendly Bacteria May Lend A Hand To Immune System

Changing Diet Can Help Autoimmune Disease

Exercise Benefits Fibromyalgia Patients

Hormone Replacement Brings Benefits And Risks

Vitamin E May Protect Against Prostate Cancer

Many US Docs Do Not Follow Guidelines For Back Pain

Caffeine Linked To Early Miscarriages

Not Enough Tomatoes May Be Bad For The Arteries

Nicotine Nasal Spray Triggers Blood Pressure Rise

Fatty Diet Could Lead To Thin Bones

Even Money Can't Convince Some To Get Healthy

Topical Ointment May Help Premature Ejaculation

Feeling In Control Can Prolong Life, Study Shows

Scooters: A Quick Way To Get To The Emergency Room

Fiery Sushi Condiment May Fight Tooth Decay

Honey May Fight Tumor Recurrence

Pregnancy In Space Seems Possible

Smokers May Also Drink And Eat Poor Diet

Marital Woes May Truly Break The Heart

Employers Look To Curb Spending On Health Benefits

Young Marijuana Smokers At Highest Addiction Risk

Marijuana A Downer For Fertility

FDA Cites Searle For Misleading Celebrex TV Ads

British Men Gobble The Chips, Skip The Fish

Link Confirmed Between Air Pollution And Death Risk

Pain Relievers Are Overused By High School Athletes

Many Motorcycle Riders Drive Drunk

Protein In Snake Venom Is Anticancer Agent

Saw Palmetto May Fight Prostate Cancer

US Drug Recalls May Rise Says FDA Chief

Study Predicts Shortage Of Licensed Pharmacists In US

Smokers: Beware Of Friendship Heights

Good Gut Bacteria May Fight Disease-causing Microbes

Sibling Violence May Have Serious Consequences

Honey Offers Sweet Relief From Hangover Headache

Report Assesses Causes Of Medication Errors

Side Airbags Difference Between Headache, Death

US To Cut Mercury Emissions From Coal-fired Plants

CORRECTION: Pain Relievers Are Overused By High School Athletes

Putting Problems Behind You Helps Physical Health

High Cholesterol Can Limit Oxygen Supply To Heart

Hispanics More Likely To Die In Car Crashes

How Your Body Gets Hooked On Gambling

Broccoli Compound Fights Cancer

Dissatisfaction With Heartburn Drugs Common

Americans' Healthcare Fears Focused On Medical Errors

Sedentary, Smoking Older Women At Risk Of Infections

Many Older Americans Try Alternative Medicine

Cranky Baby? Study Says Teeth Are Not To Blame

Colicky Babies Cry Less On Whey-based Formula

Treating Ulcer Bug May Cut Stomach Cancer Risk

Satisfied Men Live Longer

American Life Span Jumped Dramatically In 20th Century

US EPA To Ban Insecticide Diazinon

Panel Says StarLink May Have Triggered Allergies

Where There's Smoke, There's Colon Cancer

Working Teens Likely To Feel Joint, Muscle Pain

T'ai Chi May Benefit Those With Arthritis

Aspirin, Acetaminophen May Prolong The Flu

Many Feel They Are 'not The Same Person' They Were

Congress Hears Testimony On Acne Drug, Depression Link

Cutting Calories May Prevent Disease

Exercise Is Good, Even In The Hospital

Criticism On The Job May Lead To Low Back Pain

For Some, Stress Out Equals Pig Out

Doctors Neglect Their Own Medical Care

Bayer Contests Proposed US Ban On Poultry Drug

C-section? You're Still At Risk For Incontinence

Test For Detecting Heavy Drinkers Wins FDA Approval

Federal Data Bank On Doctors Is Flawed

A Trip To The Dentist May Reveal Stroke Risk

Migraine Risk High In First 2 Days Of Menstruation

Some Moms Think Overweight Children Look Just Fine

School Nurses Struggle To Keep Up With Students' Meds

CDC To Study Type 2 Diabetes In Children

Short Babies Have Higher Adult Blood Pressure

Top-heavy Women Risk Low Back Pain

Older Partner Often A Factor In Early Sex

Bodybuilders Risk Exercise Dependence

Have Sex To Reduce Disease Risk, Researcher Says

Listen Up! Men Hear Differently Than Women

Lotronex Pulled From Market

Children Go To School Nurse For Emotional Support

Surge In Liver Cancer Linked To Hepatitis C

Wooly Sweaters Can Trigger Allergies

Californians Seek Smoke-free Outdoor Air

FDA Okays Limited Heart Disease Claim For B Vitamins

How Your Brain Knows Where Your Arm Is

Secondhand Smoke May Deplete Key Nutrients

City Living: Study Shows It Can Kill You

Men More Likely To Succeed In Suicide Attempt

Speed Boosts Self-esteem For Some Male Drivers

Low Folate Linked To Cardiovascular Death Risk

Pesticide Exposure Linked To Cancer In Children

Many Researchers Have Financial Stake In Study Outcome

California's Tough Take On Tobacco Works; Cancer Drops

US Report Tackles Youth Obesity Epidemic

Estrogen Therapy May Increase Breast Cancer Risk

Ovary Syndrome Linked To Women's Artery Disease

Mexican-Americans Don't Eat Their Fruits And Veggies

Nutrition Lacking In Pregnant Teens And Women

Mistimed Babies Less Often Breast-fed

Experts Divided On Mobile Phone Hazards

Bigger Children May Be At Risk Of Type 1 Diabetes

Low Childhood IQ Linked To Dementia In Old Age

Women's Peak Fertility May Be Difficult To Predict

Evenly Spacing Pregnancies Can Reduce Risks

Mother's Depression Impacts Child's Health

Thrill Seekers More Likely To Smoke

Mother's Optimism Assists In Delivering Healthy Baby

Airline Blankets Not Cleaned, Workers Claim

Chromium Supplements Useful For Older Diabetics

Elderly Often Prescribed Drugs They Do Not Need

Breast-feeding May Protect Against Asthma

Body Turns Nicotine Into Cancer Chemical

Sleepy Brains Have Trouble Forming Memories

Mental Illness Doubles Risk Of Smoking

Vitamins May Protect Against Cataracts

Report: Pre-game Sex OK For Athletes

Experts Spar Over Ethics Of Placebos

Lifestyle Contributes To Heart Disease Risk

Activity, Volunteering Keys To Successful Aging

Vitamin E May Help Ward Off Alzheimer's

Women Who Feel In Control Are Healthier

Irradiating Grapes Boosts Antioxidant Levels

New Fathers Spend More, Not Less, Time At Work

Allergies May Be As Great A Burden As Asthma

Women Turn To The Internet For Health Information

Even In The Cleanest Mouths, Bad Breath May Persist

Hair Salons May Pose Health Risks To Workers

Teen Smokers At Increased Risk Of Suicide, Homicide

Half Of Hospital Patients Have Co-existing Illnesses

Therapy Helps New Moms Deal With Depression

Anger Speeds Artery Hardening

Study Shows Why Teens Have Sex Early

Heart Association Says Soy Lowers Cholesterol

Heart Attack Risk Jumps After Big Meal

New Hampshire Deemed Healthiest State

New Concerns Raised About Anthrax Vaccine Maker

Diet And Exercise Prevent Diabetes -- Study

Scientists Show Brain Waves Can Move Objects

Study: Echinacea Use Safe During Pregnancy

Laughter May Protect The Heart

Risky Sex Linked To Partner's Alcohol Use

Group Proposes Cigarette Tax Hike In New England

The "G" Spot May Govern Pleasure And Pain

Americans Uneasy About 'designer' Kids

Lack Of Surgical Backup Can Be Fatal For Some

Austin Powers: A Sexual Role Model For Women?

'Forbidden Foods' Send Girls On Guilt Trips

Women's Magazine Ads Push Fats And Sweets

Alcoholics More Susceptible To Nicotine's Draw

Soda-drinking Children End Up Lacking Nutrients

Canadian Cancer Study Startles Heart Agency

Mechanics At Risk From Asbestos In Brakes-report

Scientists Say There Really Is A 'mind's Eye'

Love's Labors Found...deep In The Brain

Young, Heavy Smokers At Risk Of Anxiety Disorders

Patients Unrealistic About Artery-clearing Angioplasty

Vitamin E May Lower Risk Of Allergies, Asthma

Sperm Production Drops Dramatically After Age 50

A Snappy Name Helps 'sell' Clinical Trials To Public

Nail Fungal Infection Spreading Across America

Women Often Face 'aggressive' Behavior From Men In Bars

Exercises Help Preemies Gain Weight

Regular Exercise Helps Men Avoid Sudden Death

One In Five Americans Depressed Or Unhappy

Acupuncture May Help Curb Morning Sickness

Immune System Hints We Are Meant To Be Monogamous

Study: Playing Bridge Boosts Immune System

Health, Abortion Play Top Role In Election Concerns

Aging Population Will Require Shift In Healthcare

Annual Pap Smears May Cause Unnecessary Stress

Noisy Offices Bad For Your Health

Cell Phones Replace Cigarettes As New Teen Addiction

Having Friends, Feeling Happy May Save Your Life

Smoking Heightens Women's Arthritis Risk

Cold Sores Linked To Heart Attack Risk

Many Women Still Smoke, Drink During Pregnancy

Parkinson's Disease Linked To Pesticide Exposure

Acupuncture Serves Up A Cure For Tennis Elbow

Young Indian Executives Prone To Heart Disease

Drug Company Ties To Academic Research Studied

Job Stress Can Cause Depression

Yo-yo Dieting May Lower Good Cholesterol In Women

Judge Orders FDA To Turn Over Fen-phen Documents

US College Students Smoking More Marijuana

A Nurse Named Bruno May Be Doomed To Fail

Surgeon General Plan Promotes Breast-feeding

Early Maturity May Contribute To Obesity In Girls

Soybean Extract Protective In Alcoholic Liver Disease

Doctor's Pagers Crawling With Germs

Male Doctors Perform More Cesarean Sections

Drinkers, Chocolate Lovers May Share Same Craving

See It, Imagine It--it's The Same To Your Brain

New Fears Over Safety Of Mobile Hands-free Kits

US Smokers Increasingly Out In The Cold At Work

Early Life Stress May Contribute To Drug Addiction

Gum Disease Raises Stroke Risk

ERs Pass Out Too Many Antibiotics For Bronchitis

Diabetics Advised To Sweeten Up To Self-care

Menopausal Women At Risk For Chronic Conditions

Women Use Alternative Therapies For Menopause Symptoms

Protein Diets Cut Calorie Intake

Asleep At The Wheel? Sleep Disorder May Be To Blame

California's Smog Is Polluting Children's Lungs

High Fat Diet May Contribute To Breast Cancer Risk

Abused Women Experience More Illness

Side-sleeping Can Help Nighttime Breathing

Stomach Bug Linked To Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Long-term Steroid Use Poses Risks

The Puck Stops Here: Hockey Fans At Risk Of Injuries

Contraceptive Patch As Good As Pill, Study Shows

First Sign Of Diabetes? Mounting Medical Bills

Poor Follow-up On Patients' Abnormal Diabetes Tests

Greek Restaurants Are Bursting With Fat

Dinnertime Is TV Time For US Youngsters

Bigger Babies More Likely To Grab All The Toys

Can Curry Be Addictive?

Diabetics' High Blood Fat Up Risks After Bypass

Drinking Early In Marriage May Lead To Violence

Vitamin E May Reduce Heart Attack Risk

Mosh Pit Madness Sending Music Lovers To The ER

Too Much Iron May 'rust' Blood Vessels

Gifted Children May Be Stressed Out

Ballet As Injury-prone As Football And Wrestling

Mountain Biking Deals A Blow To The Scrotum

Bodies May Wither, But Emotional Health Grows With Age

Golf May Be Good For Diseased Hearts

Pet Dog May Help Control Blood Pressure During Stress

Estrogen Breakdown Affects Breast Cancer Risk

Arsenic In Tap Water: Know Your Risk

Diet Docs Chew The Fat Over Weight Loss, Obesity

Most Sick Days Not For The Sick, Says US Study

Exercise May Cure Grumpiness

Children Need To Pick Up The Pace Or Risk Obesity

Americans 'super-sizing' Their Way To Obesity

Head Injury Doubles Alzheimer's Disease Risk

European Regulator Says US System OKs Inferior Drugs

Fortified Snacks Can Significantly Improve Nutrition

Preterm Babies Have Smaller Brain Volume

Many Mammograms Have False-positive Outcomes

Melatonin Sparks Sexual Desire

Pain Meds During Labor Boost Child's Drug Abuse Risk

Study Shows Why Your Heart's Not In Shift Work

Obesity Eating Away At American Health, Dollars

UK To Add Suicide Warning To Antidepressants

Americans Have Sex The Most, Japanese Least - Survey

Light Beam Identifies Cavities Earlier Than X-ray

Many Americans--particularly Smokers--lack Vitamin C

Music Can Encourage Alzheimer's Patients To Eat

Sound Improves Ability To Pay Attention

Vitamin E May Reduce Stroke Risk In Hypertensive Men

Stomach Hormone Calls For Food, Lowers Metabolism

Men Less Likely Than Women To Floss

Cough Syrup Ingredient Linked To Stroke

Inflammation Proteins May Help Predict Heart Attack

Toxic Arsenic Levels Present In US Tap Water

Cleaner Hands Mean Fewer Hospital Infections

Chemical In Plastics May Reduce Boys' Sperm Counts

Childhood Obesity A Growing Problem In US

Inflammation Persists In Symptom-free Asthmatic Teens

Genital Injuries Caused By Prostate Treatment Device

UK Scientists Team Up To Test Airline Radiation Risk

Tobacco Giants Admit Cigarettes Are Deadly

Study Confirms Marijuana's Potential For Abuse

Brain's Disgust Center Identified

Smoking May Worsen Kidney Function

Young Male Athletes Still Running On Andro

Military Urged To Take Better Care Of Troops

Children Get Mixed Messages From Sports Heroes

Cow's Milk May Raise Diabetes Risk In Some Children

Healthcare A Driving Force In US Elections

French Scientists Map Sexual Arousal Area In Brain

Chronic Sinus Infections Linked To Cystic Fibrosis Gene

Serious Blood Reactions Linked To Arthritis Drug

IT Revolution Adds To Workplace Stress - Survey

Depression Ups Heart Disease Risk

Computers Decrease Doctors' Prescribing Errors

Pesticides May Harm Sperm Quality

Suit Challenging FDA On Bioengineered Foods Dismissed

Pregnant Smokers Put Child At Risk Of Clubfoot

Depressed, Anxious Are More Likely To Smoke

TV And Sex Make Americans Sleepy

British Women Obsessed By Their Bodies, Says Survey

Physicians Say Quality Of Care Is Declining

Medication Costs Rising Faster Than Bare Necessities

Children Born Very Premature Have Problems In School

Antipsychotic Drugs May Trigger Blood Clots

Mom's Diet Linked To Allergy Risk In Breast-fed Baby

Unhappy Moms May Have Low Birth Weight Babies

Canada Not The Answer To US Prescription Drug Crisis

Social Phobia Linked To Dropping Out Of School

Garlic: A Clove A Day May Keep Cancer At Bay

Japan Teens Spend Sports Day In The Slow Lane

Teens Can Lower Blood Pressure With Fruits, Veggies

Smoking May Lead To Teen Depression

Multivitamins Up Stores Of Key Nutrients In Elderly

Elderly Often Given Inappropriate Mental Health Meds

Saliva Test May Predict Premature Birth

Carrots, Tomatoes May Lower Lung Cancer Risk

Emergency Doctors Often Misuse Antibiotics

The 1990s: A Bad Decade For America's Waistline

Consumer Group Says FDA Fraudulently Approved Food Irradiation

Anthrax Shots, Illness Linked, Congress Told

Laser Sensor Reportedly Will Minimize Scarring

'Convict Babies' In Breast-feeding Campaign

Fruits And Veggies May Lower Stroke Risk

Women's Sex Lives Still Good In The Menopausal Years

Brain Signals May Determine Long Life

Smokers Not Kicking The Habit

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