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Mild head injuries may have lasting mental effects

Plant compounds keep disease away: study

Spouses may mimic partner's sickness and health

HRT, drinking milk tied to cancer hormone in women

Vaginal infections linked to preterm birth

Record number of Japanese live to 100 or more

CPR of hospital patients rarely successful: report

Vitamins C, E may prevent artery damage: study

I just got dumped--pass the ice cream, please

Many sex offenders had bad fathering during youth

Flaxseed may cut cholesterol slightly in women

Regular exercise tied to longer menstrual cycles

Gentle massage of preemie's mouth helps them eat

Pregnancy hormone levels may affect coffee craving

TV viewing time linked to kids' behavior problems

FDA offers guidance on livestock antibiotic safety

Docs want European Union to limit junk-food ads

Waves sparked by boredom?

'Anti-radiation' trousers fuel mobile phone debate

Oklahoma hospital nurse reused needles on patients

 

Link suggested between water acidity, diabetes

Total diet, not just fat intake, determines weight

Obesity, 'spare tire' up stroke risk in older men

Smoking + chronic infection = artery trouble

Sept. 11 attacks caused anger, unhealthy behavior

US Senate votes to ban mercury fever thermometers

Older fathers' kids face higher schizophrenia risk

Anger, stress can trigger irregular heartbeat

Dogs, day care linked to kids' ulcer bug risk

Doc-mom communication poor during stressful labor

Study finds drug errors common in US hospitals

Vitamin E may help keep arteries clear in women

Obesity threatens to reverse gains in longevity

FDA calls Botox ads misleading, asks for fix

 

Breast milk may lower cholesterol in adulthood

Kids' TV habits linked to later smoking risk

Sugar water may delay preemies' development

Music may soothe the savage backache

Mammogram benefit unclear for women under 50: study

Money can't buy happiness for the materialistic

Low self-esteem can sabotage relationships

Women can 'walk away' from cardiovascular disease

High-decibel jobs to blame for much hearing loss

Dopamine may be key to kicking the habit: study

Patients halt aspirin, despite ability to cut risk

EPA: Diesel fuel exhaust likely to cause cancer

Exercise can ease knee pain from arthritis

Study finds reciting poetry calms the heart

Officials alarmed by rising US drug abuse numbers

New US diet recs: Cut saturated fat, skip sugars

Additional factor ID'd in rheumatoid arthritis

Kids born too early may be more fearful as teens

Scientists urge research into water fluoridation

Doctors not sure why elders halt cholesterol drugs

People born in autumn live longer, study says

 

To stretch or not to stretch, that is the question

Passive smoke worse in workplace than in home

Exercise could wipe out effect of stress on heart

High calcium intake may lower ovarian cancer risk

Study: Airport noise may be bad for kids' memory

Heart attack does not always cause chest pain

Women could need antioxidants more than men

Fish oil plus statins may improve cholesterol

High-fat diet may foster prostate cancer spread

Strawberries, raspberries halt cancer in rats

Duration of type 2 diabetes tied to impotence risk

Genes, virus implicated in multiple sclerosis

Crossing the legs can prevent fainting spells

 

Men: Going for the grains may cut diabetes risk

Pregnant moms' diet can help newborns sleep better

Key ingredient of Mediterranean diet could be fiber

Relax! Aging puts stress in perspective

Garlic may help heart, but needs more study: report

Poll finds momentum for radical healthcare reform

Most admit attraction to opposite-sex friend: study

Internet addiction may be form of stress management

Good news, bad news on cancer for caffeine lovers

Exercise may cut risk of pre-diabetic syndrome

Post-extraction 'phantom' tooth can haunt patients

Sitcoms, videos make even fifth-graders feel fat

Thais consider vomit fix to stop drug abuse

Studies to look at chemicals, Parkinson's

 

Back pain? Nerve block may not help: study

Antimicrobials in soaps, lotions don't help: AMA

Soy may help keep postmenopausal arteries healthy

Whitening treatment can cause tooth sensitivity

US FDA clears light-therapy device for acne

Thailand bans giant cockroaches due to health fears

Ouch! Pain costs employers $80 billion annually

Most successful pregnancies show symptoms by 8 weeks

Carbohydrate attack may be arthritis culprit

Selenium coat shoos bugs away from contact lenses

Epilepsy drug linked to high rate of eye problems

Drug cures case of orgasm-induced migraine

Eating habits of obese include more late-day meals

Professors beware: College kids lying 70% of time

Sexism or chivalry? Depends on who's watching

When romance cools, others look more attractive

Heart disease hits women harder, sexism a cause

 

Depression may worsen age-related vision loss

Tremors tied to weight loss in the elderly

Stimulation boosts brain cells in aging mice: study

Third parties helpful during doctor-patient visits

Daily aspirin not recommended for everyone

Backpacks not always to blame for kids' back pain

More evidence HRT doesn't cut heart risk: study

Left side of brain important for 'self-memory'

Almonds, as part of healthy diet, cut cholesterol

UK cancer experts say mushrooms should be studied

GM recalls vehicles for air bag problems

Honey shown to boost antioxidants in blood

Broccoli-derived pill may help ward off cancer

Blueberries may help old folks keep their smarts

 

Dark outlook on life tied, again, to worse health

Low-carb diets tax kidneys, may weaken bones

Many Germans use alternative meds for allergies

US states, governors denounce drug industry lawsuit

Bush says US needs medical malpractice reform

Sharing bed with mom and dad doesn't hurt kids

Findings offer clues to caffeine's long-lasting kick

Diet, weight may affect breast cancer prognosis

US data show not all surgery getting safer

Regular exercise helps keep colds at bay: study

Genes, diet may conspire to boost Alzheimer's risk

Prescriptions for elderly often inappropriate: study

Short women, tall men likely to have more kids

'Office rage'--feel like punching a colleague?

US officials to reassess value of hormone therapy

Laser vision correction can worsen dry eyes: study

Construction workers face high carpal tunnel risk

Smoking just a few cigarettes ups heart attack risk

Length of fetal thighbone can predict later health

Smoking, coffee may up risk of rare type of stroke

Amateur brain surgeon nabbed

Marriage keeps men alive longer: report

 

Popular summer drinks called desserts in disguise

Some doctors happier than others with career choice

Alcohol blamed for rise in liver disease deaths

'Basic Instinct' writer regrets smoke-laden scripts

'Mommy' or 'moo'? Babies learn early, study finds

Catch your 40 winks to boost performance

Natural substance may hold key to asthma therapies

Low potassium intake linked to stroke: study

 

Increase in low birthweight babies seen in US

Many headache patients use alternative medicine

TV junk food ads spur kids' obesity - group

Mental aerobics, diet stave off 'senior moments'

Want hubby to do the dishes? Live together first

Gun sellers rarely offer buyers safety information

Parents' optimism ups poor kids' college chances

Aromatherapy soothes agitation in the demented

Laser hair removal may help men with 'razor bumps'

Herbal extract may help rheumatoid arthritis

Brown-eyed folk at higher risk of cataracts: study

Painful sex possibly linked to Pill in some women

Baby's salt response linked to blood pressure

Teens try to lose weight by smoking, diet pills

Consumer groups ask for probe of Prilosec case

 

Hairdressers at risk for underweight babies: study

Plastic surgeon: Vacuum device enlarges breasts

Life expectancy in Japan now longer than ever

Funding affects researchers' "spin" on results

Got milk? Mothers eye breast-feeding record

Breastfed babies grow as quickly as others: study

 

Program gets kids moving, eating better

Motorcycle deaths drop after helmet law reinstated

US school lunches cause many illnesses: report

Caffeine boosts stress level all day long: study

Doctors no better than patients at sun protection

Talking women through exam spurs repeat mammograms

Consumer group: Trans fat silently lurking in foods

US Senate bill aims to reduce obesity

Rise in body weight linked directly to heart risk

Fish oils soften arteries, may fight heart attack

Moms who breast-feed reduce infants' asthma risk

Excess weight in teens linked to ovarian cancer

Natural 'fat burner' found in mouse study

Three 'longevity factors' found in monkeys and men

Early morning swim may up risk of colds

Linoleic acid intake may cut stroke risk: study

Lung ailments often go undiagnosed in the US

 

Chewing gum speeds recovery after colon surgery

Smoke-free workplaces spur smokers to kick habit

Even light drinking can hurt health: report

FDA panel: Pregnant women should limit tuna intake

Drugmaker settles case over Prozac e-mail

Aerobic exercise effective in treating fibromyalgia

NY man sues, claiming fast food ruined his health

Whole grains can help cut insulin, cholesterol

Older people should plan to give up driver's seat

Nerves deliver emotional message of touch

Aging 'gracefully' may be life extending

Older husbands relied on by wives outlive peers

Infected moms may transmit H. pylori to children

Friday--worst day for hospital discharge: study

Hazy day workout could exacerbate heart problem

Man contracts hepatitis A despite vaccination

Fast food chains display fat content

 

Pregnancy troubles may hint at heart disease risk

Elders often stop taking cholesterol-lowering drug

Blood pressure, cholesterol tied to Alzheimer's

Study says state cigarette taxes deter smoking

Menstruation time of increased heart attack risk

Acupuncture during labor lowers need for pain meds

Healthy lifestyle important for elderly, too

US Alzheimer's cases to triple by 2050

Bypass surgery linked to increased stroke risk

Couples who live together split faster: report

German hospital lets relatives view live surgery

Henna tattoo can trigger other allergies, doc warns

Many US beaches not tested for pollution: report

Anger "attacks" may accompany depression

More details on cervical cancer - virus link

Fetal surgery may cause later complications

FDA explores cochlear implant, brain infection link

Group ties hospital accreditation to patient safety

Bush endorses cap on medical malpractice damages

 

US obesity fight needs help from docs, government

Elders' 'day-at-a-time' approach neglects planning

Data flaw may inflate cancer therapy effectiveness

UK study: Breast-feeding cuts breast cancer risk

Men, women from same planet when looking for mate

Exercise program helps elderly stay on their feet

Childbirth tear more likely at certain hours: study

Hum for your health! It may help your sinuses

High-sodium diet may boost heart failure risk

Sticking with treatment tougher for less educated

Women, men use different parts of brain to remember

Anti-cancer compound found in Malaysian plant.

 

Men: I'll take meat and hold the veggies, starch

Estrogen hormone therapy ups risk of ovarian cancer

New docs prescribe drugs to family, friends: study

Survey: Americans unaware of obesity - cancer link

Before you eat--stop and think: Are you hungry?

FDA warns medical groups about chemical in plastic

Blood test helps catch congestive heart failure

Brain turns back developmental clock for repairs

Clues to why cutting calories lengthens life span

Brain scans show why we love cooperating

Vitamin E may help keep people sharp in old age

Obesity doubles colon cancer risk in young women

Folate supplement may reduce colon cancer risk

'Silent' brain damage common after bypass surgery

New findings link lifestyle to Alzheimer's risk

 

Divorce no ticket to happiness, study says

Idealized women in TV ads make girls feel bad

Attending religious services may help heart health

Many cancer patients use complementary therapies

Fish oil may help keep arteries clear after surgery

Certain stress response may lower immunity

US heart group issues prevention guide

American idea of well-being differs across regions

Many unnecessary appendectomies still occur

US panel examining water, sports drinks and health

More sun equals more skin cancer, researchers say

 

Are you a worrier? Hit the gym when stressed

Laser acupuncture may treat stubborn carpal tunnel

Canadian adults at risk of vitamin D deficiency

Hormone trial halted due to cancer, heart risk

Florida probes Prozac mailings

Sharp rise in prescribing drives US drug spending

Breast-feeding mothers less likely to abuse kids

Arthroscopic surgery for knee arthritis doubted

Men know family cancer history, don't grasp risk

Crash test dummies don't match size of US drivers

Long work hours, scant sleep linked to heart attack

Bench-warming may be tough on the back

Study explores mouth bacteria, miscarriage link

Consumer group files suit over diarrhea drug

Many with breast implants have 2nd operation

Experts chew the fat over Asian obesity guidelines

Extreme weight-loss treatment kills woman

Choose spring over foam to keep mattress mite-free

Future diabetics face high heart attack risk now

Parents, doctors bad at assessing children's pain

New England Journal pulls study due to false photo

Early chickenpox vaccine may offer less protection

Scientists may have found way to boost metabolism

US panel says no amount of trans fat is safe

Designer hawks pheromone-soaked shirts

Drugmaker says it didn't overdose bone patients

Vacations are wearing Americans out: survey

 

Soaking, washing bed linens rids them of dust mites

Allergies linked to panic attacks, study finds

Rural men more likely to commit suicide: study

Exercise tougher at beginning of menstrual cycle

Fruits, vegetables, cereal may protect bones

Strain of ulcer-causing bacteria linked to stroke

More evidence soy guards against breast cancer

Short 'power naps' found best performance booster

 

Hormones don't shield older women from heart attack

Vitamin C may lower pregnancy complication risk

Music helps exercisers go further with less effort

C-section may make conceiving again more difficult

Smoking hinders fertility treatments in men

Health effects of irradiated mail in US uncertain

Good night's sleep may aid movement, sports skills

Greek cuisine, sex promote healthy life: expert

Americans more stressed out, managing poorly

Chinese medicine extract kills cancer cells in lab

Smoking during pregnancy linked to autism

Cloudy days may increase 'road rage' behavior

Golf may be too strenuous for some heart patients

New compound shows promise against wrinkles

Pesticides, solvents may lead to male impotence

FBI probing possible sale of body parts in Texas

Americans trying to improve diets, but need help

Healthy diet linked to lower risk of oral cancer

Exercise boosts cholesterol-lowering diet effects

Fruits, veggies make the heart beat longer: Study

'Good' bacteria during weaning may cut allergies

 

Night-light may prevent diabetic eye damage: study

'Good' bacteria seen as potential cavity fighters

Babies use their names as key to learning language

Outgoing people not always good employees: study

Sports sustainable with age may be best for heart

Drug-resistant bacteria up need for ear surgery

Company warns of blood disorder risk from drug

Drug may harm infants when given for early labor

Body odor: In the nose of the smeller?

Clues as to how fish lowers heart disease risk

Many tonsil, adenoid removal surgeries unnecessary

Firm deceived regulators on drug's danger-LA Times

WHO-Prevention could avert one in three cancers

 

Infant walkers delay movement milestones: study

Health concerns becoming crucial for US voters

Women with osteoporosis often go untreated: study

More clues on how exercise protects the heart

Docs quick to dismiss breast cancer without biopsy

Adding nuts to diet could help lower heart risks

Mild sleep deprivation alters hormonal activity

Popular drug prices far outpace inflation: report

Mind-altering drugs overused in West-UN official

 

Support of mate's goals a key to happy marriage

Workplace smoking bans in US having an effect

Fewer US docs giving unneeded antibiotics: report

Adults urged to take daily multivitamin

Following stock market linked to poor mental health

'Value Meals' bad deal for US health: report

Many diabetics unaware of their heart disease risk

US Congress looks at steroid use in baseball

Media loses critical eye when covering mammograms

Early x-ray techs at higher risk for breast cancer

Head and neck cancers rising among US kids

Frequent woodstove use may up risk of nasal polyps

Secondhand smoke causes lung cancer: experts

AMA plans action on malpractice insurance costs

Parents win suit against doctor over deformed baby

Mobile phones cause human cell changes: study

Weight training trims more tummy fat in women

Extroverts show stronger response to happy faces

Global efforts needed to keep water arsenic-free

Global warming could boost disease-causing bugs

Study finds many young adults lack vitamin D

Smoking boosts risk of cancer-linked DNA defects

My sister, my friend: Moms rate relations by gender

Pesticide, estrogen cause abnormal growth in rats

Bush kicks off fitness drive on White House lawn

More research on abuse-resistant OxyContin needed

Report names 'sweatiest' US city

 

Hospitalization can traumatize a child

TV plus meals means even more TV for kids-US

Leeches take the bite out of arthritis pain

Germany compensates athletes given secret steroids

Vitamin takers may exceed safe nutrient levels

Brain scans document fibromyalgia pain

Brain region important for musical ability

More than 25% US adults obese in their 30s

Beware E. coli lurking in Mexican sauces

Abused kids tend to see anger in adult's face

Inflammation may predict risk of type 2 diabetes

AMA: Malpractice insurance crisis hits US doctors

 

Cigarette campaigns hook youth with lifestyle ads

Fast-food chains serve up meals at top US hospitals

Some people use both sides of brain for language

Many Americans don't know they're fat: report

Low levels of 'good' cholesterol linked to dementia

Breast cancer rates for Asian-American women climb

Reflux disease ups kids' risk of tooth erosion

Men: Breaking up is bad only if women do it first

Women doubt own ability to tackle computer science

US workers facing higher health costs, analysts say

Wiping out ulcer bug may help glaucoma patients

Don't delay arthritis treatment, researchers warn

US physician groups urge malpractice reforms

Bush to Americans: get off your duffs and exercise

Survey: Many kids get infections in intensive care

Hey! Don't be so down--pessimism can harm health

Splash of iodine prevents early childhood cavities

Druggists urge consumers to wise up on medicine use

Sleep-deprived women face greater heart risk

 

Eye-vessel damage tied to mental decline

Breast-feeding may lower odds of childhood obesity

US doctor's visits climb to 824 million in 2000

CORRECTION: Company will start tracking US drug use

Woman develops brain disorder on slimming diet

Artery clearing has equal benefit for women, men

Female sportscasters liked, but not respected

High computer use means bad social life for kids

Tamiflu radio ad overstates flu drug's effect: FDA

 

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