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Silver cars may be safest: study

Many MDs not prepared to provide terminal care

Too much alcohol bad for blood vessels

US monitoring severity of flu season

Counterfeit drug concerns a smokescreen: officials

CBO issues warning on rising health care costs

South Korea's bird flu spreading across country

Judge blocks forced military anthrax shots

Popular snuff brands have lots of nicotine: study

 

Fit young adults reap heart benefits later: study

Diet may influence hay fever risk

SARS virus part bird, part mammal, study finds

Panel warns of more vaccine shortages

Cod liver oil reduces diabetes risk

Low selenium linked to pregnancy complication

Ginger for morning sickness deemed safe in study

Use tape measure to track diabetes: experts

Nearly all U.S. parents yell at their kids: survey

Age of first-time mothers hits record high in U.S.

Poll says hospitals burdened by obese patients

Lupus linked to premature blood vessel plaques

 

SIDS research "flawed;" clues ignored: researcher

Peanut allergies on rise in children

Low-carbohydrate diet curbs seizures in some kids

Flu season hits western United States hard

Government goes on hunt for flu vaccine

Whooping cough on rise in U.S. - study

New guidelines warn of diabetes drug risks

US FDA panel against approving broader aspirin use

Colon cancer risk factors identified

Psychologic factors may raise Alzheimer's risk

Fat intake may speed age-related blindness

Senate passes anti-obesity bill

FEATURE - Egyptians turn to holy medicine

Hypertension may be inflammatory disease-study

Skin cancer survival no better with interferon

Antioxidants may curb HPV persistence

Overweight kids more likely to wheeze, cough

Former HealthSouth executive gets jail time

WHO says climate change killing 150,000 a year

A spoonful of cinnamon helps treat diabetes

Eating too much may raise colon cancer risk

 

Update food labels, experts urge U.S. government

B vitamin level linked to antidepressant success

Gulf War veterans still sicker than normal

Vitamin makers' get Supreme Court hearing

Air pollution even worse for heart than lungs

Hormone tied to inflammation in men with arthritis

 

An orange a day may keep some cancers away

Aventis says its flu vaccine supply sold out

Ban tobacco, medical journal demands

Mercury reduction delay could endanger newborns

Smoking cannabis causes damage to lungs

New insole helps diabetics with foot problems

Penicillin doesn't help sore throat in children

Fear of new things may shorten life: study

Attention deficit drugs may have long-term effects

Early exercise wards off osteoporosis, study finds

Kids who watch more TV eat fewer vegetables-study

 

Breast cancer's emotional impact greater for young

Benefits of low back pain program persist

Agencies may push to reduce painkiller abuse: WSJ

Abdominal fat may up breast cancer mortality

Puffing in pregnancy ups risk child will smoke

Study links sugary foods to birth defect risk

Anorexics risk emphysema, study shows

One third of symptoms have mysterious origin

Drinking associated with brain shrinkage

Stomach and uterine cancer risk higher in diabetes

"Plaque" build-up may occur faster in arthritics

Medicare is a prescription for confusion for some

U.S. health officials brace for harsh flu season

U.N. launches fight against obesity, poor diets

Liberal analysts say new Medicare law will do more harm than good

 

Exercising more after cancer boosts quality of life

Many women at risk of being murdered don't know it

Vision problems may cause elderly to restrict driving

Caesarean linked to raised risk in second pregnancy

Heart failure patients do better outside hospitals

Blood pressure lowering may increase life expectancy

Poison from lethal fish could be a painkiller

Women want to learn about cervical cancer virus

Doctors advised to screen for obesity: panel

Hydrotherapy and exercise help arthritis patients

Most women successful in stopping hormone therapy

Attitudes may explain doctor-patient race findings

Stomach stapling a double risk, U.S. study says

 

Whole-grain foods help control women's weight

Buckwheat holds promise for diabetes: study

Medicare bill may harm cancer care, doctors say

Root from Peru holds hope for dieters, diabetics

Men fare better than women after heart surgery

Exercise alone not enough to make people eat better

Moderate drinking ups hormone linked to cancer

Heart drugs can be safely stopped in some patients

Nitrate in water tied to colon cancer risk in some

Cholesterol carrier predicts stroke in elderly men

Four children in Colorado die from flu

 

Sugar consumption on rise worldwide: study

U.S. regulators weigh food label changes

Cigar, pipe smoking boost cancer, heart risks

Asthmatic women more likely to need ICU admission

More athletes testify in U.S. doping hearing

Weight loss key for treating high blood pressure

Hearing loss risk may be set before birth

Fiber does not explain rye bread's insulin effect

Walk your way to independence in old age: report

Tourette syndrome and migraine may go hand-in-hand

Blood pressure and protein tied to heart problems

 

Negative emotions tied to death risk in elderly

Illinois hospital settles organ transplant suit

Federal anti-smoking programs may be working

Excess weight in middle age tied to poor health later

Genetic risk of alcoholism linked to sweet tooth

Fish oils reduce athletes' lung troubles: study

U.S. Medicare reform gives tax breaks to savers

Staying in shape staves off diabetes in women

Guidelines help docs treat nerve pain

SARS deaths double with pollution, study finds

Right cooking oil key to avoiding trans fats

Group cites evidence Atkins diet dangerous

Strength training may aid in type 2 diabetes

Stressful and insecure jobs take a toll on health

Scan painlessly pinpoints muscle stiffness

Asthmatics may have higher rate of mental disorders

Smoking during pregnancy linked with ADHD

 

Medium-firm mattress best for back pain, researchers say

Non-genital areas may fuel repeat yeast infections

Environment plays role in bowel problems

Mother's birth weight predicts pregnancy problem

Mom's infections tied to lower diabetes risk in child

Intellectual pursuits keep middle-aged mind sharp

Chin sling may replace face lift for sagging necks

 

When eyes blur, ears pitch in: report

Group seeks to curb promoting junk food to kids

Diabetic eye disease may foreshadow amputation

Hidden stress underlies heart attacks, study shows

Alcohol ups risk of hormone-related breast cancer

Overweight boys show more blood pressure problems

Even healthy adults affected by particle pollution

Need to regulate "dangerous" research debated

Shortage of nurses, hospital beds foreseen in U.S.

Menopause equals extra munching, study shows

Israel to let wives harvest dead husbands' sperm

Fat cells may be the obesity-hypertension link

Study links pesticides with Parkinson's disease

 

Medical student epithet makes patients wary

Stop smoking, prevent sudden death: study

Warm/cold therapy helpful in heart failure

Herbal mix shows small benefit for mood, vitality

Heart disease marker detailed in trial results

Four popular diets all work well, U.S. study shows

Mediterranean diet is good for your heart - stud

Stress changes adolescent brain, study shows

Vitamins combat age-related blindness -study

 

Schering Plough sued in L.A. for Coppertone claims

Moms' after-birth depression ups violence in kids

HealthSouth founder indicted in scandal

Video games are addictive - scientists

Heart disease starts early in life: studies

Leukemia risk higher among heavy babies

Whole tomato, not lycopene, fights prostate cancer

Medicare faces disease management challenges

Early diabetes leads to early heart disease

Clearing snow deadly for those with weak hearts

Patients economize to fund cosmetic surgery - poll

World health body says SARS vaccine will take time

School program cuts drug, tobacco use

Breast milk compound may cut wheezing in babies

U.S. panel chair opposes silicone breast implants

HealthSouth scandal the latest in health care ills

Bill would force restaurants to list fat, calories

 

Picky eating common in kids with bowel disease

Stress slows wound healing after surgery: study

Electric blankets linked with cancer risk in blacks

Schizophrenia risk rises with father's age

FDA: meat, milk from cloned animals safe

Oral steroids don't help viral wheeze in kids

Pregnancy after age 50 poses fetal risks

Difficulty conceiving tied to birth problems

Australia study finds long flights raise DVT risk

American doctors no longer back anti-poison remedy

Obesity rise not fattening fitness firms

Top court to decide if HMO's can be sued

High cholesterol may weaken bones: study

Sitcoms a source of sex education for teens

Scientists identify possible obesity gene

Growing up with cats good for allergies

Leeches help with arthritis pain

 

Good night's sleep may benefit immune system

Holidays can hurt low-carb dieters: expert

Deaths from chronic lung disease underestimated

Red wine could be good for your lungs, doctors say

Mothers calm, cool and courageous, study finds

Domestic cleaning increases asthma risk

Ginger, tea may fight cancer, studies show

Brain stimulation effective for depression

Education, attention helps siblings of sick kids

Forgive for good health: study

Teens more curious about sex than STDs

Obesity top health problem in US: CDC official

California wildfires pose serious health risks

Study: fruit components affect skin cancer in mice

Few know signs of stroke, or how to get help

Pain common in old age: study

Caring for grandkids can cause heart attack

 

Coke to launch cholesterol-reducing orange juice

FDA eyes restaurants in obesity fight

Moderate alcohol during pregnancy seen OK

Prenatal calcium may lower kids' blood pressure

Negative emotions may mean trouble for heart

Male hormones, culprit in vascular disease?

Alcohol plus low folate can be bad mix for women

Ladies' men: great for sex, but not for marriage

Study: Infants eat fries, drink soft drinks

Chopsticks may cause arthritis, study shows

Strong heart key to good health in old age

Smoking may increase risk of multiple sclerosis

Daily aspirin use linked with pancreatic cancer

Watch for suicide with depression drugs, FDA says

Diet for obese patient tied to liver inflammation

Blood pressure drop after stroke not a good sign

 

Burden of diabetes can raise depression risk

Lycopene helpful after surgery for prostate cancer

Heart failure patients need extra calories

Benefits of good diabetes control last many years

Hostility, impatience raise future blood pressure

Opening US drug market could save $40 billion: CBO

Fast foods undermine appetite controls

Men, the more you lose the more stays off

Hostility seen harmful to long-term health

Hypnosis offers long-term benefits for IBS - study

Study finds mammograms cause needless worry

Research shows higher cancer risk for flight crews

Women lag behind men in vigorous exercise: survey

Happiness with skin resurfacing may sag over time

 

Feeling down may promote inflammation

White blood cells tied to cancer survival gap

Wal-Mart won't sell MedImmune's FluMist in 2003

Soy cuts cholesterol, aids kidneys in diabetics

Unexpectant mother shocked by surprise birth

Man cuts off his genitals to win sympathy

Hormone therapy raises stroke risk for some women

 

Racism, anger up blood pressure in blacks

Staying active helps stave off diabetes

U.S. study backs exercise for Alzheimer victims

Women plead for, against silicone breast implants

Dietary fructose, fat linked to bowel symptoms

Probiotic curbs diarrhea in kids on antibiotics

Moderate physical activity reduces stroke risk

Asthma control better with pharmacist help

Medicare premiums to rise -- wealthy might pay more

U.S. companies mad as hell at HMO premiums

 

Adult blood pressure tied to birthweight

Magnesium in diet may alter heart disease risk

Strokes go up as air quality drops

Psychotherapy, hypnosis may bring period back

Simple procedure relieves tight foreskin problem

Low-carb could spell next fast-food fight

Severe obesity ballooning in America - study

High dairy intake linked to testicular cancer risk

 

Over time, vitamins may lower colon cancer risk

Take 10,000 steps a day for better health

U.S. epidemic of diabetes worsening with obesity

Asthmatic children react to "moderate" pollution

Intense exercise good for rheumatoid arthritis

Parents key to reducing childhood obesity - report

WHO chief bracing for new SARS outbreak

Hospital complications cost $9 billion - study

Make school meals healthier, experts say

'Sleep on it' is good advice to improve memory

Images show a snub really is like kick in the gut

Antibiotic-resistant infections on the rise

 

Diabetes, obesity on rise in U.S., statistics show

Cosmetic breast implants may raise suicide risk

Study says kids' diets may promote weight gain

Catering to obese becoming big business

Exercise may lower breast cancer risk

Excessive texting may be sign of addiction

 

Molecule found in meat, milk and tumors - study

Girls need big breakfast, researchers say

3G mobile signals cause nausea, headache - survey

Kids' diabetes risk tied to cereal food timing

Hormone therapy risks outweigh bone benefits

Infants given antibiotics at risk for allergy

Experts call for new food pyramid

Drinking tea may lower bad cholesterol - USDA study

Cancer drug trials disappoint

Treatment available for "orgasmic headaches"

'Kissing disease' may cause Hodgkin's disease

Common cold drug may prolong ear infections

U.S. study shows vitamins save health care costs

Away on business: how to avoid in-flight colds

 

Heart disease worse killer than cancer, women told

Magnetic field may help smokers quit

Magnets repair birth defect in food pipe

Healthier fast-food may not win battle of bulge

Sunscreen can't guard fully against cancer

Diabetes drugs can mask severity of heart attack

Kids with earache do well with bone-muscle therapy

 

Tai chi may help prevent shingles, study finds

S.Korean study links low cholesterol to suicide

Gulf War service linked to Lou Gehrig's disease

Menopause not linked with memory loss

Flame retardant found in breast milk

U.S. workers curb habits as health costs rise: study

Researchers uncover mother, child cancer risk link

Flu vaccine doesn't stop ear infections in kids

High vitamin E levels reduce gut cancer risk

 

Older drug users at greater risk

Family history of heart disease tied to birth weight

Obesity in children linked with asthma risk

A few main risk factors account for stomach cancer

Health experts not heeding skin cancer warnings

 

Study: Sleeping position reveals personality traits

Study finds handwashing disparities

Experts say 'portion distortion' raises cancer risk

Docs' cell phones may spread hospital infections

Dramatic rise seen in worrisome gut microbes

Shedding tears may help diabetics watch sugar

Avocado/soybean product may help treat osteoarthritis

Experts warn warfarin users about cranberry juice

Millions condemned to die as health policies fail

Asthma inhalers may raise cataract risk

 

Health premiums, not terror worry public

Outlook for living to healthy old age improving

WHO Chief: More SARS-like diseases likely

Scientist: Research error undermines drug warnings

Painkillers may raise lymphoma risk for women

Fish-oil fats may stop cancer weight loss

FDA warns milk manufacturers on hormone label

EPA sued over children's exposure to pesticides

 

Study shows smoking effects throughout body

Cranberry extract may help reduce stroke damage

Moderate exercise lowers risk of breast cancer

Lotion made from tea may block skin cancer

Yes, fiber is good for your heart

Rebuilding food pyramid to slim U.S. waistline

Scientists to probe near death experiences

New SARS case baffles investigators

Immune system's danger signal identified

Antacids linked to food allergy

Weight gain from antipsychotic drugs is reversible

 

Millions in U.S. have smoking-related diseases

Exercise before surgery aids recovery

China says SARS may return in winter

Virtual colonoscopy not ready for widespread use

Study sees risks in doctors' office surgeries

SARS may have resurfaced, Singapore says

As U.S. population ages, eye disease more prevalent

WHO warns of resurgence of SARS, other diseases

 

More medical students favor lifestyle over money

Coughing might save heart attack victims

Asia leaders ignore looming AIDS crisis

Exercise may improve wasting in heart patients

Cervix can be preserved during hysterectomy

Scientists find clues to using fat to stop hunger

Consumer group again seeks Abbott diet drug ban

C-section may increase risk for food allergy

Judge throws out obesity suit against McDonalds

US diet panel to hold first meeting this month

Drug combo ineffective for sinusitis

 

Scientists turn to sage to combat Alzheimers

Youngest in class face stress challenges

Calcium protects against Montezuma's revenge

Sports couch potatoes face heart risk

Treating elderly flu sufferers worth the cost

 

States ask Hollywood to show less smoking

Ireland mulls 'fat tax' to curb obesity levels

Blood pressure drops as weight comes off

Multi-pronged approach reduces weight in diabetics

Mercury in fish may be less toxic than believed

Texas man wakes up after operation, penis missing

Urban sprawl makes Americans fat, study finds

Phony health insurance plans on rise in US - study

 

Depression doubles risk of dying after heart bypass

Biovail says U.S. agency starts Cardizem inquiry

Study: Red wine molecule shown to extend life

World facing diabetes catastrophe: experts

Few asthmatics meet US physical activity goals

Lizard spit drug controls diabetes, cuts weight

 

Light, aromatherapy help dementia patients

Germany, Netherlands plan to restrict HRT use

Nearly all heart risk due to bad habits: studies

Estrogen blamed in weight-linked cancer

SARS-like virus puzzles Canadian researchers

Stressed teens with money at risk for drug use

U.S. group urges replacing some experts on diet panel

Teen height, weight tied to ovarian cancer risk

Alzheimer's cases in US may top 13 million by 2050

U.S. approves Viagra rival from Glaxo, Bayer

Bureaucratic waste dogs U.S. health care

Scans show why we always have room for chocolate

Allergy avoidance can prevent asthma in youngsters

U.S. athletes getting superbug skin infections

 

Some painkillers raise risk of miscarriage: study

Rat may be source of vector in SARS outbreak

Severe attention disorder linked with drug abuse

Coke, Pepsi in hot water over India health scare

Elderly's mental decline often missed

Hormones don't help dancers who do not menstruate

Obesity may increase mountain sickness risk

 

Copper may play a role in Alzheimer's disease

Healthcare an economic boon for some cities

High-profile diets still a mystery, experts warn

No need for general U.S. smallpox shots: report

Parkinson's disease drug side effect--gambling?

Heart surgery only good if patients don't return

Doctors call for universal health insurance

Subtle signs point to early diabetic heart disease

Health report card could help kids drop weight

Modest exercise reduces blood pressure

Green tea compound blocks bladder tumors in rats

Tight sugar control protects diabetic's nerves

Canadian doctor dies of SARS, death toll at 44

'SARS-like' illness being probed near Vancouver

Friendlier workers more productive: U.S. study

Plant estrogens may reduce endometrial cancer risk

Viral infections tied to mental decline in elderly

New warnings added to Glaxo asthma drugs

Asthma prevalence high in children who snore

Eating fish makes heart beat slower

Most US adults don't get enough physical activity

 

Indians shun Coke, Pepsi after toxin scare

Tenet under investigation by Florida Medicaid

FDA warns Bristol-Myers on Pravachol ads

Combined HRT doubles breast cancer risk: study

Birth problems follow short-spaced pregnancies

U.S. consumers file lawsuit against HRT maker

Agency recommends blood pressure test for adults

Obesity increases risk of pregnancy complications

Bone loss occurs early in diabetic women

Low-carb better than low-fat diet for obese teens

Antibiotics may lead to torn Achilles tendon

Out-of-pocket costs up again in Medicare HMO

Few doctors fully explain hysterectomy procedures

Vitamins reduce inherited high cholesterol effects

Parents blame selves for children's obesity

 

Body builders warned of danger of abusing insulin

Women unaware of viral link to cervical cancer

Focused ultrasound destroys fibroids

Treatment after heart attack should be speedy

Hyperbaric O2 helps heal diabetic foot sores

British study links Crohn's disease to milk-borne bug

Vitamin C may cut second-hand smoke damage: study

Health stores often give bad cancer advice

Perfume ingredients drive hornets wild

Indian states to test Coke, Pepsi for pesticides

U.S. alarmed by fast spread of West Nile Virus

Future tobacco deaths underestimated: report

More doubts cast on hormone therapy benefits

Breathing technique helps asthma patients

Big-hearted athletes might be in danger

Low-glycemic index foods help control diabetes

 

No smoking in home only way to protect babies

Hate your hair? Blame your mother's diet

Mirrors tarnish women's image, Canada study shows

Miscarriage linked with breast cancer risk

MRI may detect heart disease

Tubal sterilization may up ovarian cyst risk

Physical activity may slow atherosclerosis

Nursing home costs average $57,700/year: survey

Pediatricians enlisted to combat childhood obesity

Drugs or surgery for hand arthritis? Docs disagree

One third of older men report erection problems

Hospital SARS outbreak shows masks not enough

 

Chicago hospitals accused of transplant fraud

Jobless more likely to commit suicide: study

Tight necktie may lead to glaucoma diagnosis

Jaw splint curbs sleep apnea

Cutting pain nerves may help menstrual cramps

Herbal extract kills prostate cancer cells

Patients influence doctors' treatment decisions

Farmed salmon heavy in chemicals, group says

Findings shed light on how birth process begins

Sun may offer cheap way to treat cancer: study

 

Tackling big health risks key to healthier world

When smokers quit, surgical wounds heal better

DHEA may ward off heart problems, diabetes

Arabs avoid U.S. for medical care, look to Germany

 

Insurers urged to reward healthy behavior

Man arrested for stealing body parts

U.S. Report calls for coherent mental health system

Special diet as good as drugs for high cholesterol

Yes, stress does make acne worse

Doctors urged to help cancer patients quit smoking

Alcohol ups hepatitis C virus replication

Doubts raised on ephedra study ahead of hearing

Ice cream treats disguise meals as snacks, group says

Scientists developing mind-controlled wheelchair

Bone size matters in predicting fractures

Abs belt sellers in $5 million FTC settlement

Anxious Hong Kong tests 12 for SARS

Prostate test misses tumors, study finds

 

Americans clean their plates, no matter how full

Fat and breast cancer link may have been missed

Low "good" cholesterol predicts death in elderly

120 or 180 yrs old? Experts debate limit of aging

High cholesterol may affect kidneys, too

Mold in home may mean baby breathing problems

Glucosamine supplements OK for diabetics

 

Poll: Most in U.S. would shun labeled biotech foods

Fatty foods tied to breast cancer in younger women

Treating strep throat without testing doesn't pay

Precursor of PSA accurately detects prostate cancer

Vitamin C pills may protect the heart

Schering contraceptive ads misleading: FDA

Masturbating lowers prostate cancer risk - study

Yoga and 8,000 pills keep AIDS veteran fit

Hospital superbugs spread to visitors

Senator seeks to stop fat suit feeding frenzy

Death risk higher in obese women with colon cancer

Bugs in mouth bad for heart

 

U.S. outlines plans for more health claims on food

FDA says feed maker admits to mad cow breach

Peru doctor performs brain surgery with store drill

Nine quarantined in Texas as precaution to SARS

Food may trigger life-threatening asthma

Arthritis outlook worse for women

Heart failure common in pacemaker patients

"Watchful waiting" best for infection in newborns

School Vending Machines 'Out' with Health Advocates

Cholesterol drugs don't prevent broken bones

Study shows which men at highest heart risk

Elderly, obese women risk developing Alzheimer's

 

'Pre-diabetes' may raise risk of dying from cancer

Sleep apnea linked to bed-wetting in kids

Gum disease raises death risk in diabetics: study

Diabetes more common in snorers, problem sleepers

Very few quit smoking, even fewer stay smoke-free

Driving a bus or taxi ups heart attack risk: study

Death rate higher on very hot, cold days: study

Spending time in the dark improves sense of touch

Female preemies may face more problems as adults

WHO says SARS contained but threat remains

Brushing right after drinking soda may harm teeth

Smokers trying to quit find afternoons worst

G.O.P. resurrects malpractice caps in Senate

 

Great husband? Thank your mother-in-law

Obesity hikes risk of acid reflux, study finds

Study: Influenza may be next bioterror weapon

Schoolkids choose unhealthy lunches, study finds

Job demands, long hours stressing Canadians: study

Male 1st babies raise risk of future miscarriages

FTC takes action against three ephedra marketers

Too much zinc raises prostate cancer risk: study

Baby born with four legs and three hands

Millions of Americans suffer sports injuries

Your body may be worth more than $45 million - Wired

Technique improves sense of touch: report

Case pinpoints possible happiness center in brain

 

Diabetes tied to increased risk of breast cancer

Blood pressure drops after meals, may deceive doc

Listen up, ladies: Long, lush locks lure lovers

Too much shark, swordfish may pose health hazard

Men can benefit from Kegel exercises, too

Canada won't ban brains, spines from feed now

Extra stress stresses immune system, too

I love you, because you're just like me: report

Colombian men undergo vasectomies for land

Blunder leaves woman awake for surgery

 

Diet, exercise key for kids on anti-inflammatories

Canadian no-smoking law beneficial, study shows

Tobacco foes ready legal assault over obesity

US patients sue over Glaxo's Avandia diabetes drug

Therapy, surgery similar for back pain relief

Don't forget that Rx for exercise, docs

Small study suggests insulin-Alzheimer's link

Global health spending at all-time high: report

Meningitis a concern in kids with cochlear implants

No sex until marriage? Don't bet on it, study finds

HMO rates to rise 17.7 percent in 2004: study

U.S. medical advice for diabetics: take a walk

 

Millions of U.S. adults depressed, few treated well

Miso soup, soy compound lowers breast cancer risk

Diabetes epidemic triggers boom in drug candidates

Drug turns crime victims into zombies

Ex-Rite Aid CEO pleads guilty to fraud

Most SUVs flunk new crash test; side air bags key

U.S. employers point to cost of obesity

More than half of baby boomers think they're fat

Unhealthy lifestyle? Blame it on the genes

Fried food ingredient mutates DNA, study finds

Depression common in doctors, getting help is not

With the mind in old age, it's use it or lose it

Celiac disease more common than thought

Computer keyboards may spread 'pink-eye' bugs

Doctors vote to curb pharmaceutical reps in office

Cheating women catching up on men

Patient power strains drug industry, doctor ties

Economists walk on the wild side of human behavior

SARS epidemic may reemerge, CDC director warns

Brain region more active in shy people

Got stress? Try yoga, study suggests

Rested workers are better workers, study finds

Taste test may predict alcoholism risk

WHO says SARS vaccine may take a year to develop

Children shouldn't use Paxil antidepressant: FDA

So far, 87 monkeypox cases in US outbreak: CDC

Is it your fault I'm fat? Congress hears debate

Fuzzy numbers? Study finds pot lowers math scores

McDonald's curbs antibiotics in meat

 

Liquorice compound may help SARS patients - study

If you lack knowledge, practice may even the score

Driving vacations may pose a heart risk for some

Bond with mom, older friends sway girls' drug use

CDC makes dire diabetes prediction for US children

Strict diabetes control can slow artery disease

One in four say "no way" to insulin shots: study

Boy breeds beetles in his body

 

New compounds trigger cancer cell suicide

Alert issued as U.S. monkeypox cases grow to 37

FDA head backs more food labeling on fats

Penny-pinching on tests benefits insurers, docs say

Exercise may reduce risk of pregnancy complication

Round-the-clock blood pressure predicts heart risk

Patients prefer doctors who wear white lab coat

Long-term job stress may raise blood pressure

Hand-held scanner designed to detect cancer

U.S. monkeypox cases rise to 48

U.S. regulators sue coral-calcium sellers

Emotional part of brain can make bad money choices

U.S. marriages as happy now as 20 years ago: study

UK medical devices chief faces research probe

Half of U.S. adults have been tested for HIV: CDC

HK back on edge as cab driver contracts SARS

Obesity epidemic sweeping U.S., Harvard forum told

Lawmakers urged to agree on medical error fixes

Medical firm pleads guilty to felonies

Public needs better info on health system: panel

 

Smokers more likely to develop allergy to earrings

Music preferences linked to personality: study

Even before birth, boys demand more than girls

Doctors link social drive, smell in schizophrenia

Shorter infants have lower incomes in later life

Obesity may worsen eye disease common in old age

U.S. 'monkeypox' cases first in western hemisphere

Healthy eating saves on future health costs: study

A tax on fatty foods?

 

Nurses' night shifts linked with colon cancer

Antioxidants counter alcohol brain damage in rats

Many autopsies still find doctors' mistakes

Americans confused about cancer prevention: survey

Two painkillers fail to slow Alzheimer's in study

Hospital stays could be halved, Dutch report says

Cosmetic surgery catching on with men: U.S. study

U.S. emergency room visits up 20 percent since 1992

Obese young adults more likely to have gum disease

Twin study links early puberty to breast cancer

Women benefit more than men from quitting smoking

Chubby babies at risk for staying that way

CDC: obesity fastest growing health threat in U.S.

Housework can help prevent cancer, say scientists

U.S. airlines lack air quality data, lawmakers told

 

Over time, people "catch mood" of friends, lovers

More evidence diabetes can run in the family

'Good' bacteria may thwart allergies in toddlers

Levels of carcinogen higher in Marlboro cigarettes

Doctors' links with drug companies under fire

Study: SARS virus can live for 3 days on plastic

Prenatal smoking may affect newborn's behavior

New respiratory virus found in U.S. kids

'Bust-enhancing' pills are bogus: researcher

Achy back? Studies say no single therapy stands out

Tattoos source of hepatitis without symptoms: study

 

U.S. studies: more bad news for hormone therapy

Full-term fetus knows mom's voice: study

Young children served large portions may overeat

Traffic fumes shown to raise asthma risk in kids

Sick Canadian cow may have been used for dog food

Exercise helps heart, work strain hurts it: study

Smoking speeds up memory loss in middle age

Most U.S. drivers admit to bad habits: survey

US trauma system said unprepared for terror attack

Playing video games not so mindless after all

Scientists seek to stop nasal SARS attack

Cell phone speakers in front of driver may be safer

Chronic headaches may predict men's stroke risk

Obesity epidemic set to get worse

Laziness makes for dangerous fat - U.S. study

USDA to offer radiation-treated beef to schoolkids

Older adults with arthritis to double in US by 2030

 

Britain launches new SSRI safety probe

Vitamins may cut risk of birth defects in diabetics

Youthful hostility linked to adult heart disease

 

Depression linked to higher Alzheimer's risk

One in five U.S. teens have sex before age 15

Tea compounds may fight bad breath

Blood pressure diet may act as diuretic: study

Sitting for meals may aid dieting, study finds

Spacecraft may carry earthly germs to other planets

Lithium inhibits enzyme involved in Alzheimer's

Study finds over-medication of U.S. seniors

Strong mothers bear more sons: study

Wolfing down food ups acid reflux, study finds

Chinese, alternative medicine studied for SARS

U.S. healthcare cost spiral seen continuing

World slams door on Canadian beef

Laughter at dinner cuts blood sugar in diabetics

Kids who live with smokers miss school more often

Meditation shown to light up brains of Buddhists

Cows from certain Canada herds may be in food chain

Milk-based baby formula linked to blood pressure

USDA now unsure if affected Canada herds were in US

 

Eating fish in pregnancy does not harm fetus: study

Miscarriage more likely with older father: report

Preventive services worth Medicare's money: report

Oreo lawsuit withdrawn after wide publicity

Doctors: SARS still a major threat

Snoring kids at risk for learning problems

Listerine strips don't kill all mouth germs: study

Flatulence test sniffs out gut bugs

Exercise linked to lowered risk of gallstones

 

Starting exercise may help older women live longer

Personality keeps changing with age: study

Task force targets U.S. diabetes epidemic

Most Canadians at risk of heart attack, stroke

Asia's 'sea gypsies' show unusual underwater vision

Even short walk reduces deadly clot risk in obese

What works, doesn't work for painful sex condition

New U.S. guidelines target "prehypertension" adults

A drink a day improves overall heart health

In women, low bone mass linked to Alzheimer's

U.S. moms stop breastfeeding too soon: study

One in four Americans get no exercise, study find

 

Low birth weight, but high self-esteem

Parents: quit smoking before your child turns 8

U.S. underestimated vets' radiation doses: study

One in 10 still get stroke surgery inappropriately

Media may mislead on drug study stories

Out of masks and scared of SARS? Try a bra

Are we grown up yet? U.S. study says not 'til 26

WHO urges food chiefs to join fight for better diet

Fewer ear infections for babies who sleep on backs

Hospital water can carry fungus dangerous to some

 

Sight of clogged arteries may not spur life change

Many doctors prescribe sleep medications to kids

Glaxo to drop antidepressant "non-addictive" claim

It's a boy! Will you marry me?

Sickest patients expose health systems' flaws

Survey finds Americans prefer walking to biking

Sleepless? Don't blame it on the moon: study

Study: Physicians feel crunched for time

U.S. pays more for health care, doesn't get more

Narcotics, antidepressants up women's fracture risk

Health chief warns fast-food joints to shape up

Supermarket's meat poisoned with pesticide: CDC

U.S. adults don't seek care for joint pain: CDC

Woman with two wombs gives birth to twins

 

Diet high in fiber shown to cut bowel cancer risk

Face masks are good anti-SARS protection: doctors

Breast milk, special formula cuts kids' pressure

Brain chemical may thwart ravages of aging: study

Half of U.S. still has poor air quality: report

Group says drug should not get approval in U.S.

Study shows women 50-64 at high fracture risk too

Study looks at sex, romance in older women

Deadly recalled products still turning up in homes

SARS virus in Hong Kong seen mutating rapidly

Type A people may have lower quality of life: study

Scrabble experts know many words, not meaning

Violent lyrics linked to aggressive thoughts: study

Moms have double standard for fat sons, daughters

Even toddlers are obese, study shows

New facts show SARS a long-lived virus

Overworked nurses put patient care at risk: study

Home not the safest place for kids, studies say

 

UK study looks at drug-induced heart arrhythmia

Rocket fuel component in U.S. lettuce: study

Most women don't prefer female doctors: study

U.S. warns drugmakers about doctor payments, gifts

Medicare urged to cover preventive health services

Bright light may boost testosterone in men

Hormone therapy ups urinary incontinence risk

Low-fat-diet guru swims against swelling tide

U.S. attorneys general oppose health insurance plan

Lack of insurance in U.S. affects the insured too

Scientists wonder if Einstein, Newton were autistic

Depression, poor blood-pressure control linked

Active diabetic men live longer: study

Study shows exercise on par with Viagra for some

U.S. report can't link ephedra, health complaints

 

Study suggests DDT-breast cancer link

Teen girls who value thinness more likely to smoke

Women with degrees more likely to be childless

NYC reports 18 SARS cases; fear in U.S. spreads

German doctors call for glaucoma screening

Study suggests Western diet tied to prostate cancer

Skipping meals may help, not hurt, health: study

Men more likely to die in thunderstorm than women

Multiple travel vaccinations seem safe: study

Man's best friend to be trained to sniff out cancer

Government warns drugmakers on kickbacks: NY Times

 

Drums may help beat drug addiction: researcher

Poor moms skimp on own diet to meet kids' needs

Children's obesity rates may be worse than thought

Study finds insomnia may affect immune system

Laughing gas abuse risks spine damage

Doctor's office counselling boosts veggie intake

Snoring linked to chronic daily headache: study

Highly educated may have poorer mental health

Drink tea to stay germ-free: report

Study supports eight glasses of water a day advice

 

Simple screening may ID hearing-impaired adults

Heart problem potential cause of chronic fatigue

Turnips touted as SARS cure in Beijing

Americans show signs of SARS worries: poll

U.S. EPA widens investigation of chemical

Suicide rates highest in spring, summer months

Consent form helps patients have say in treatment

'Fear Factor' TV show may be too scary for some

Noise exposure may delay brain development

In US, life-threatening sepsis on the rise

Pill may increase pain after wisdom tooth removal

After menopause, sugar doesn't taste as sweet

Diet doctor Robert Atkins dies after fall

 

Group says comments oppose school lunch irradiation

Company to warn of possible Risperdal stroke risk

U.S. hospitals brace for SARS as cases inch up

Group says DuPont withheld risk of toxic chemical

Bullying may be sign of other violent behavior

Aluminum in drinking water tied to Alzheimer's

Obesity surgery may lead to weakened bones

Formula-fed babies may metabolize drugs faster

 

U.S. government boosting SARS control efforts

Too much TV ups obesity, diabetes risk in women

SARS sightings rival Elvis, Beijing confirms few

Study looks at pounds shed with Weight Watchers

All stops out to stop deadly new virus

Obese kids have quality of life on par with cancer

SARS spreads in HK; Singapore battles outbreaks

Earplugs shield orchestra members from their music

Ontario shuts schools, company to stop SARS spread

Lawmakers mull mandatory mammography-skills tests

Mystery virus kills 10 children in Vietnam

Body could produce its own pain relief: researchers

Americans fear obesity raging out of control: poll

Pneumonia not a disease of Asians, expert stresses

Form of iron raised in Alzheimer's disease: study

Leg blood clots linked to clogged neck arteries

Roche says could make SARS test in six weeks

Diet doctor Atkins critical after fall

More evidence new strain of cold virus causes SARS

SARS forces Catholics to halt confessions

Study: Test may determine likely fatal SARS cases

U.S. employers in hard sell to boost doctor quality

U.S. bill takes aim at global disease outbreaks

FDA questions hormone therapy for hot flashes

Concern about spread of SARS growing at CDC

Hospitals partly blame insurers for high premiums

 

Want to live to age 90? Watch your weight at 21

Study sheds light on why cloning so often fails

Insomniacs more aggravated by daily stress

Height, family history ups varicose vein risk

Physical fitness keeps older minds sharp: report

Reduced brain volume found in diabetics

Study: Pill use may raise cervical cancer risk

China: SARS may be linked to chlamydia-like agent

Bush order allows quarantine of SARS cases

Inflammation may signal stroke risk in healthy men

Doctors confess to accepting drug company gifts

SARS fear boosts neckties that double as masks

Reaction to SARS just human nature, experts say

 

Cereal fiber may lower heart risks in elderly

Damage lingers from low-dose X-rays -German study

Support your employees - it's good for the heart

Caffeine reduces heart's blood flow during exercise

Sleep, medical issues intertwine in older Americans

Obese men show increased risk of prostate cancer

Many men need push to admit depression, experts say

U.S. plane quarantined over SARS symptoms

U.S. smallpox program goes on amid rising concerns

SARS virus kills two more Canadians

Diabetics' blood-pressure control vital: guidelines

Secondhand smoke speeds tumor's blood vessel growth

Consumer group warns against osteoporosis drug

Study: Smoking ban reduces heart attacks

Business grows wary of travel over SARS

Canada SARS outbreak puts strain on health system

Risk of mole becoming cancerous is low: study

Exercise may lower protein tied to heart disease

First virus victims ate, handled wild game: report

New disease scary, but not as bad as flu

Traffic noise linked to high blood pressure

Fat flies could help make people thin: scientist

Report: Cancer rates could rise 50 percent by 2020

Organ donor deemed hepatitis-free infects recipients

What causes SARS? Hints, but still no firm answers

Staph bug develops growing drug resistance

 

Premature babies' diet linked to diabetes risk

Prostate cancer may raise risk for breast cancer

Obesity increases damaging "free radical" particles

WHO says China agrees to report daily on SARS cases

Sudden, unexplained death may kill many adults

Third death after smallpox shot, restrictions urged

California tells HMOs not to drop drug classes

Saturated fat diet piles on pounds around organs

Vitamin C helps stem cells morph into heart cells

Eating fish helps heart of diabetics, too

Scared of new virus? Wash your hands, experts say

Loose tobacco sales halted in cyanide scare

SARS kills fourth person in Canada

Germany: no smallpox jabs unless a case is reported

Milosevic suffers blood pressure drug effects

Study links common plastic to birth defects

 

When you hurt, my brain says I hurt, too: study

Birth size may affect school exam results in teens

Past viral infection linked to multiple sclerosis

Melatonin may protect brain after stroke: rat study

Drug maker says oral retinoid combats psoriasis

More can be done to halt medical errors: official

Ads not moving public to seek prescription drugs

U.S. probes death of nurse vaccinated for smallpox

Nicotine may speed lung cancer growth

Sperm may "smell" their way to the egg: study

U.S. doctors lack time for preventive care: study

U.S. may be pushing smallpox shots too hard: panel

Heart patients barred from smallpox vaccine

 

Back pain linked to brain shrinkage, study suggests

Does testosterone boost an actor's Oscar odds?

IVF and rare urologic birth defect may be linked

Higher education may protect against mental decline

U.S. health officials announce plan to monitor food

Vaginal ring gets U.S. approval

Exposure to marijuana in womb may harm brain

Gene for red hair may help suppress pain in women

Blacks' risk higher for pressure-linked eye damage

Long-term steroids increase heart risk: study

Smoking damages placenta, stunts fetal growth

Nail salon hygiene needs improvement: survey

For some, anabolic steroids may lead to hard drugs

World's oldest man marks birthday

Psychiatry's critics say drugs supplant therapy

Death investigation standards lacking: experts

 

Too much meat may worsen mild kidney disease

Whole-grain breakfast may cut men's mortality risk

'Wash your hands' signs only work for women: study

No quality-of-life benefit seen for hormone therapy

More evidence light drinking may cut dementia risk

Rates of an uncommon form of breast cancer rising

Workplace weight-loss program helps diet novices

Efforts mount to contain, identify deadly pneumonia

Too many parents leave children alone in bathtub

One in four support doctors who lie to insurers

Exercise alone may thwart pre-diabetic syndrome

Husbands, wives will often share diabetes, too

Americans urged to walk away from obesity

Study results on blood pressure drug said "misused"

Brain changes similar in gambling, drug addiction

Women smile more than men--usually: study

 

Women vets report high rape, sex harassment rates

US panel probes safety of flu vaccine

You yawn, we all yawn--and empathy may explain why

Consumers seen as key to controlling health costs

In case of heart failure, mice don't act like men

Beds in US homes are hoppin' with dust mites: study

US life expectancy hits record 77.2 years

Little sleep impairs mind as much as no sleep

Heart disease is costliest health problem: study

Male perspiration brightens women's moods: study

Study gives clues to long-term effects of nerve gas

Male sexual assault more common than thought: study

Experts: Anthrax attack could cost 100,000+ lives

Tummy fat worse than obesity in older women

Heavy drinking dulls sense of smell: study

Tools, useful objects may 'call out' to human brain

World's overweight/obese estimated at 1.7 billion

Marriage does not change outlook on life: study

Beef vs. bagels: Food companies take on Dr. Atkins

 

Diabetes risk higher in those with shorter thighs

Survey finds many teens ride with drunk drivers

Many underestimate partner's past sex history

Drink juice, eat yogurt to avoid bladder infection

Breast implants linked to higher suicide risk

Survey suggests Botox, "tummy tucks" on rise

Consumer group asks FDA to withdraw antidepressant

Health care fears top concern for Americans: poll

FDA to demand supplement makers vouch for contents

Speak up! It may help fight medical errors

Study finds lasting effects of stimulant drug abuse

Teen gets piercing-related heart infection

Infection with common bug may raise MS risk

Drug resistance growing in US strep strains: study

McDonald's courts health crowd with new products

Better habits could slash U.S. cancer, report says

 

WHO report favors cutting salt from food supply

Dad's genes may affect length of pregnancy

Computer's mouse may 'bite' hands, wrist, neck

Medicare seeks plans for treating chronically ill

Study confirms that US portion sizes ballooning

Lies more common in interview for demanding job

High-dose vitamin D prevents bone breaks in elderly

Hold your fries - fresh fruit coming to McDonald's

Bayer takes out full-page ads in Baycol defense

Warning labels for ephedra may be on the horizon

US panel urges OK for new anti-wrinkle shot

Patient OK after smallpox shot-linked eye infection

Losing weight-or even just trying-boosts survival

Vitamins may help prevent infections in diabetics

Mild hyperactivity may stem from sleep problems

UN urges sugar limit for healthier living

US study finds testicular exams lagging

Survey ranks world's best, worst places to live

Experts offer hints for easing biz travel stress

Efforts seem to boost reporting of medical errors

 

Kids who are fruit eaters cut later cancer risk

On-the-job back pain influenced by social climate

Tall men at higher risk of prostate cancer - study

Mercury threat to kids up, delayed report warns

New center promises to tell all about sex

Health officials investigating transplant mishap

US, Canada, Mexico team up to stop fake cancer cure

McDonald's calls amended obesity suit 'senseless'

 

Being in love may help suppress random lust

Study: Deaths from food poisoning underestimated

French red wines show blood-vessel benefits

Chronic stuffy nose tied to high blood pressure

Women less likely than men to have a second stroke

Plant hormone boosts light treatment for cancer

Developing world has most cases of child cancer

'Supertasters' want to spit out bitter food

Woman gets allergic shellfish reaction from kiss

Vitamin C may guard against labor complication

Blood vessel damage more likely in winter months

Posttraumatic stress more common in women than men

Rheumatoid arthritis may boost women's heart risk

Parents can trust instincts on when to call doc

Excess body fat can improve appearance--of hands

B vitamin derivative may fight diabetic eye damage

Antioxidant supplements could ease asthma symptoms

Brain scans link form of intelligence to attention

Short sleepers have higher diabetes risk

Pregnant mom's emotional response may affect fetus

Workouts that feel tough are probably enough: study

More kids mean more weight gain for mom, dad: study

Alzheimer's study hints some fats good, others not

Ginseng may improve dementia after stroke

 

Hypertension tied to worse post-meal fat clearance

Antibiotic overuse varies with state, specialty

Celiac disease more common in US than thought

Western diet ups colon cancer risk in women

New 'brain fingerprinting' could help solve crimes

Half of Americans would get smallpox shot: poll

Guys are gossips too, study finds

Medical malpractice 'survivors' protest damage caps

Location of body fat key in elderly's diabetes risk

Parents use subtle cues to ask docs for antibiotic

Sex riskier when Internet used to find partners

1 in 5 hand surgeons have operated on wrong site

Fitness may prevent cancer deaths among men: study

New blood pressure drug study sows confusion

'Free' treatment cost US taxpayers $35 billion in 2001

Before doctor's visit, many surf Internet for info

Secret to romantic intimacy: Skip the nagging

Scientists identify genetic marker for longevity

Love is on the air in UK with Valentine vasectomy

 

Many have subconscious bias against obese: study

Fruit and veggie consumption levels are bleak

Many docs may misinterpret colon cancer test

Skinny women may be more prone to morning sickness

Watchdog sues over prescription safety info

Depression can dampen sense of smell: study

No raise? Layoff reminder helps soften the blow

Colon cancer tests don't boost anxiety: study

Higher chance of thyroid cancer after hysterectomy

More art, entertainment linked to healthier kids

US parents buckle kids, but often in wrong seat

 

Many hospitals dispense beer, other alcohol: study

Many docs don't report suspected domestic violence

Easy sleepers may have leg up on longevity

Exercises in pregnancy avert incontinence later on

Global warming is bad news for hay fever sufferers

Berries a good source of plant antioxidant

Vitamin A cousin may help treat lung cancer -study

Netherlands to re-examine mobile phone health risk

Study finds sex getting safer on American TV

Mothers better at baby talk than men, study says

Two charged in Florida with 'glue dentistry'

US seizes more honey tainted with antibiotic

New FDA rule aims to combat antibiotic resistance

Study shows his 'biological clock' is ticking too

More steps, less bites stop weight gain: experts

Obesity at age 18 tied to hip replacement later

Antioxidant can protect kidneys during heart test

UK docs who see drug reps often may prescribe more

Less sex, more strokes for less-than-daily shavers

Shrimp is secret ingredient in new US army bandage

Drug co. reports more deaths from lung cancer drug

Serotonin, some antidepressants can fight fungus

 

Death of child raises parents' risk of dying early

Peek inside cells may foretell future death risk

Larger babies, higher future risk of breast cancer

Smoking, obesity up women's hot flashes: study

Many in US take too-high pain reliever dose: poll

Halitosis could be sign of ulcer bug infection

Parents' false beliefs bring kids to ER for colds

Pre-diabetic condition linked to memory loss

Caring for sick spouse bad for one's heart health

Kids' use of Ritalin, other drugs varies across US

 

Brain differences found among suicidal patients

Glucosamine supplement may ease knee pain

Computer users warned of clot risk

McDonald's suit may be only first nibble

Arkansas House passes "clean urine" bill

Study doubts acrylamide in food causes cancer

Workers' comp may cover smallpox-vaccine injury

Key to diabetes treatment: Stay ambitious

Cold water ups risk of lung problem in swimmers

Scientists: you really are only as old as you feel

Airlines accused of hindering key blood clot study

Drug-resistant staph bacteria found in Los Angeles

Bush health proposals set stage for bitter debate

Another danger of drug abuse: cavities, gum disease

Federal advisers mull testosterone for aging men

Impotence affects older men worldwide: study

Magnet therapy may quiet "voices" in schizophrenia

World health body warns that mad cow still a risk

 

Some kids have medical reason to be afraid of dark

Pharmacist advice cuts deaths, hospitalizations

Parkinson's drug linked to heart disease

Liver enzyme implicated in artery disease

Women often start smoking again after pregnancy

'Spare tire' tummy fat ups risk of artery clogging

Exercise like a drug in heart disease, study finds

Scientists discover natural antibiotic in human gut

Study links sleep imbalance to heart attacks

Cell phones 'blind' drivers, study shows

Diabetics need better high blood pressure control

Study looks at benefits of underwater birth

Early career success linked to early grave

 

Early marijuana use ups risk of drug abuse

Too much on your plate? US food portions balloon

Industry-funded medical research favors industry

Time of day affects drug's blood pressure control

Autopsies yield valuable medical clues: report

Rare case begins over racial sperm mix-up

Doctors' group wants billions more for health care

Doctors lack incentives for improving patient care

Yes, your baby really is watching that TV

Weight loss surgery changes food preferences

Junk food diet brings scurvy to modern age

Mopping up lead from body helps ailing kidneys

Antioxidant-amino acid mix shields blood vessels

Early menopause not always 'unnatural': study

Feedback technique may boost memory: study

Obesity suit against McDonald's dismissed

US seeks cash to teach healthier lifestyle

A lean body may mean a long life: study

Brain to blame when you can't match face with name

NFL linebackers prone to sleep disorder - study

Newborn frequent feeders less likely to snooze

Cutting calories via any diet regulates hormones

Strength training can build postmenopausal bone

Pot-like brain compounds affect drinking desires

US reports jump in stomach virus outbreaks

Our brain sees screen flickers, even if we don't

Highway deaths spike after Super Bowl - study

Agent Orange can cause leukemia, experts say

Singer actress Nell Carter dies at age 54

 

Boys have higher rate of delivery complications

"Reading circuit" in brain by age 7

Advisers urge slowdown in US smallpox plan

Think you're a pro? You may overestimate ability

Water-filtered infrared light fights warts: study

Asthma attacks more common on foggy nights

 

Drug firms have most effect on doc's prescribing

Extensive lung cancer screening not worth the cost

Low fat pre-teen diet may cut breast cancer risk

Beauty may have a price when job-searching

Study shows surge in psychiatric drug use in kids

Infant-adult bed sharing becoming more common in US

Light helps Alzheimer's patients sleep all night

Americans' activity wanes as weight soars: survey

One in ten US women drink alcohol during pregnancy

Drug errors more likely in the sickest children

Thimerosal-free vaccines may not work as well: UK

German study: New moms should avoid fries, chips

Risk for left-behind surgery tools higher in obese

Viagra may influence blood's stickiness: study

Bayer facing 7,400 Baycol suits

Finger arthritis linked to cardiovascular death

Scientists discover how embryo "catches" in womb

Antibiotics could up intestinal risk in children

Drug side effects often go unreported: UK watchdog

US launches prescription drug abuse campaign

President Bush faces fight on malpractice bill

US Air Force says 'speed' good for tired pilots

Americans OK with drug firms' marketing: poll

 

Most women continue hormone replacement -report

US sues for-profit hospital co. over Medicare bills

GAO report ducks issue of drug company fees

Senator: Time short for Congress on heath care

Lawmakers agree to repeal protections for Lilly

Newer antidepressants may increase bleeding risk

Bowel disease more common after appendectomy

More US deaths from gastrointestinal disease

US schools failing in nutrition: study

Antioxidants may help patients after surgery

Depression linked to early onset of perimenopause

Study shows oscillating power toothbrushes superior

Half of UK workers fear passive smoking

Family of Bee Gee Maurice Gibb questions treatment

 

Obesity cuts lifespan by up to 20 years: studies

US states getting 'F' for tobacco control efforts

Use maggots to clean wounds, prevent amputation

Peruvian plant extract may benefit arthritis

More evidence light drinking cuts heart risks

In some couples it's 'You hurt me, I hurt you back'

Many smokers, binge drinkers don't get doc's advice

Cholesterol drugs less effective outside of trials

US spent record $1.4 trillion on health in 2001

UK probes SSRI antidepressants

Enbrel arthritis drug may worsen heart failure

US, British troops concerned by anthrax vaccine

FDA: Hormone therapy drug labels to change

Lawmakers vow to act on vaccine additive issue

FDA OKs method to boost dairy product shelf life

Public Health:
Ethics of human pesticide studies questioned

DNA snippet key to cell aging, sunless tan

Vampire-bat saliva may hold stroke treatment

Study looks at cod liver oil, babies' IQs

Clues to stop, treat toe ulcers before they start

Baby boys at greater risk than girls during birth

Eyes aren't only for seeing, two new studies show

Folic acid intake tied to colon cancer risk

Pricey cigarettes credited in teen smoking decline

Don't make science too secret, US experts agree

Stress, lifestyle behind lifespan plunge in ex-USSR

Public misled on malpractice: consumer groups

 

Patients less likely to heed advice if doctor obese

Smokers mistakenly deem 'light' cigarettes safer

Secondhand smoke may cut kids' vitamin C level

Even 'vodka-free' vodka and tonics impair memory

Breastfeeding may reduce infant pain

Female sexual problems being 'medicalized': critics

Drug ads for doctors often misleading

Teen dieters at risk for other unhealthy behaviors

Human foot found in hospital laundry

Hospital chain gets subpoena on Medicare payments

FDA approves Prozac for children, teens

Most parents say 'no way' to toy guns

Study links teen binge eating to suicide attempt

Caffeine may be keeping kids awake at night

Doc-patient interpreters often make mistakes

The formula for happiness?

College dumps body parts with construction waste

 

AHA warns of many cases of pre-diabetic syndrome

Atlanta study finds rise in autism diagnoses

Cesarean birth ups mom's rehospitalization risk

Study looks at effects of calcium, alcohol on bones

Wider waistlines, more diabetes in US each year

Cocaine may dampen life's pleasure in general

Black tea may lower heart disease risks

Smoking may exacerbate muscle, joint pain

Air filters cut asthma symptoms; more study needed

US 'friendly fire' pilots' stimulant use examined

 

An active mind may keep Alzheimer's at bay

Lower education level tied to heart risk

Surgical cut in childbirth still too common-report

Generalized anxiety disorder linked with ulcers

Teeth grinding, workplace stress go hand in hand

Obesity among pregnant women on the rise in the US

Breast-fed babies less likely to be obese kids

 

Most restaurant violations from repeat offenders

Device may help correct 'bat-ears' in kids

It's never too late to start exercising: study

Fish oil, soy may cut risk of death: study

US study: 20% of heart attacks may go undetected

Pumping iron doesn't boost metabolism: study

Response to insulin resistance varies by ethnicity

Seasonal blues sufferers have keener sense of smell

Scientists find weight-regulating proteins

Many smokers puff away despite chronic illness

Celebrex shows 5 percent risk of ulcer bleeding

Israel says no to general smallpox inoculation

Canadian hockey targets parent anger in the stands

 

Western culture may be culprit behind acne: theory

Dignity crucial during last months of life: report

Playboy centerfolds getting more androgynous: study

Why a man's 'ouch' is different than a woman's

Common virus ups risk of problems in heart patients

Native climate may influence how body burns energy

Fruits, veggies do a tummy good as cancer-fighters

Protesting may be good for your health

Warm fingers point to bedtime

2 in 3 babies had antibiotics by first birthday

 

Study finds cholesterol drug does not cut deaths

Summertime birth linked with celiac disease: study

Poinsettia not lethal, experts say

Consumers blame drugs for higher healthcare costs

Americans more concerned about healthcare costs

Extra day in hospital may not help moms, newborns

Eating oily fish may reduce risk of asthma

 

New evidence that diet plays role in Parkinson's

Deaths from antibiotic-resistant bugs soar in Britain

Advocates, parents urge restrictions on acne drug

Glaucoma drugs linked to breathing problems--study

Major US hospital operator faces new scrutiny

Scan dye may worsen lung inflammation: study

Better memory may not be out of reach

Acetaminophen overdose leading liver failure cause

Filtering office lights eases workers' eyestrain

 

Obesity ups cataract risk: study

Anesthesia after retina surgery may damage sight

Factors affecting homocysteine vary by gender

Intimacy helps moms cope with parenting stress

Christopher Reeve's brain scans studied

Health-conscious MDs more apt to give diet advice

Vaccine experts upset by renewed safety doubts

Chickenpox vaccine doesn't ensure protection

Smoking may erode acid-reflux defense

Estrogen, UV added to US govt. list of carcinogens

Poor hospital care linked to complications: survey

AMA wants protection for docs giving smallpox shots

Most in US OK with smallpox shot, but unease grows

US women waiting longer to become moms

US lawmakers vow repeal of vaccine additive law

Eye protein a key regulator of body clock: studies

Tooth loss, gum disease may up man's stroke risk

Green tea may protect against heart attack

Side-effects of smallpox jabs may alarm volunteers

 

Extra B vitamin may keep mind sharp in old age

Memories don't always match real life: study

Vaginal infection tied to 2nd trimester miscarriage

Clinical trial patients often kept in the dark

Aromatherapy may be useful for dementia patients

Cold weather blues linked to sunlight, serotonin

Scientists debate possible Viagra-aggression link

Parents can help prevent teen's risky driving

Pregnant women unaware of labor pain relief options

Smokers say no sex easier than no cigarettes

 

Nurse counseling helps lower rate of hysterectomy

Pre-diabetic syndrome ups risk of death in men

Value of prostate cancer screening unclear: panel

Teen's tattoo may signal risky behavior: study

Extramarital sex hazardous to health, doctor says

US states with more gun owners have more murders

Gynecological procedure may be overused: study

Skin of newborns has natural antibiotic barrier

Study suggests vegetarian cheese cuts cholesterol

Kids, ER patients at greater risk of drug errors

Oven fries beat deep fried chips for health, safety

Arthritis pain, disability has daily cycle: study

Young baby brain already primed to learn language

Docs may overinterpret do-not-resuscitate orders

Suicide-gun ownership link remains a mystery

US proposes sun warning for some cosmetics

US warns hospitals on Medicare billing abuses

US flu season starts slow, should pick up soon

Man sues doctor who left surgery to cash check