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HealthDay November Archive

Sunday, November 01, 2009

For People on Dialysis, Too Thin Can Be Risky

Monday, November 02, 2009

Diet Soda, Sodium Tied to Kidney Trouble: Studies

Delays in Lung Cancer Care More Common in Public Hospitals

Five-Minute Survey Can Help Predict Lung Cancer

Childhood Brain Cancer Causes Other Long-Term Problems

Restless Legs May Vary by Race and Gender

Hormone Therapy Can Help Some With Prostate Cancer

Household Chemicals May Affect Cholesterol Levels

Virulent Strain of MRSA Resists Treatment

High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer's Offspring

Food Stamps Help Stave Off Hunger in Many U.S. Homes

Americans Get Failing Grade on Diabetes Awareness

Doctors Overprescribing the Pap Test

Anemia Drug May Raise Stroke Risk in Kidney Patients

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 2, 2009

Radiation After Surgery Lowers Chances of Melanoma Recurrence

Nicotine Patch Plus Lozenge Best for Quitting Smoking

One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women

TV May Increase Aggression in Toddlers

Health Highlights

Diabetes Drug Label to Address Safety Concerns: FDA

Recalled Ground Beef Possibly Tied to Two Deaths

Chronic Stress Triggers Bad Eating Habits: Study

Second Successful Trial for Lupus Drug

UN Targets Pneumonia Deaths

Domestic Pig's Genome Decoded

Health Tip: Getting a Pap Test

Health Tip: Possible Triggers for Pica

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Depression May Blur Memory of Aches and Pains

Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring

World Trade Center Workers Twice as Likely to Have Asthma

CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects

Sugar Shortens Life Span in Worms

Severe Swine Flu Can Kill Young, Old Alike

Switch to 'Light' Cigarettes Makes Quitting Tougher

CDC Finds U.S. 30th in Infant Mortality

Drug Could Help Treat Small HER2-Positive Breast Tumors

Statins May Worsen Fatigue in Heart Failure Patients

FDA Issues Warning for Diabetes Drug

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 3, 2009

Low Cholesterol May Help Prevent Cancer

CDC Urges Patience As More Swine Flu Shots Arrive

Health Highlights

Tests Can Detect Early Dementia: Study

Cereal's 'Immunity' Claim Outrages Experts

FDA Rejects Cholesterol Drug Application

Diabetes Drug Label to Address Safety Concerns: FDA

Recalled Ground Beef Possibly Tied to Two Deaths

Chronic Stress Triggers Bad Eating Habits: Study

Health Tip: Have a Food Allergy?

Health Tip: Nails Can Reveal Your Health

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Focused Radiation May Help Some With Lung Cancer

Married With Children Paves Way to Happiness

Shorter, More Intense Radiation OK for Some Breast Cancers

Americans Gaining Awareness of COPD: Survey

Fast Eating Limits Gut Hormones That Induce Fullness

Will New Anemia Drug Top Current Treatments?

Waiting, Wondering About Radiology Results Irks Patients

Sleepy Drivers a Menace on the Road

How Safe Are Popular Reflux Drugs?

Poorer Outcomes After 'Off-Pump' Bypass Surgery

PSA Reading Could Predict Post-Radiation Survival

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 4, 2009

New HPV Vaccine Might Stop Vulvar Cancer in its Tracks

Gene Discovery Gives Clues to Crohn's Disease, Colitis

FDA Initiative Seeks to Reduce Accidental Overdoses

Health Highlights

U.S. Hospital Deaths Cost $20 Billion in 2007: Report

Recalled Dietary Supplements May Contain Steroids

BPA in Canned Foods Cause For Concern, Group Says

Breast Cancer May Change When It Spreads: Study

Tests Can Detect Early Dementia: Study

Cereal's 'Immunity' Claim Outrages Experts

Health Tip: Keep a Health Journal

Health Tip: Getting Ready for Birth

Thursday, November 05, 2009

Deadly Intestinal Infection Spreading Outside Hospitals

Living With Less TV, More Sweat Boosts Weight Loss

Genes Linked to 'Pot' Belly

Rest Easy. When It Comes to Swine Flu, Your Pet Is Safe

Green Tea May Help Prevent Oral Cancer

Stem Cells Repair Acute Lung Injury in Mice

School Violence Drops With Federal Program

Without Job Stress, Retirees Sleep Better

Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder 'Just the Beginning'

Complete Horse Genome Sequence Revealed

Phosphorus Levels May Predict Heart Disease

Fetus Learns Intonations of Mother's Tongue

Doctors Point Out Gaps in U.S. Health Care

Firm Says Low-Cost Genome Sequencing Is Possible

Germs Mingle Most on Palms, Feet, Forearms

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 5, 2009

Swine Flu Virus Dominant Strain Worldwide: WHO

Health Highlights

Democrat Predicts Passage of House Health Reform Bill

Immunity Claims Coming Off Cereal Boxes: Kellogg

FDA Warns About Sexual Enhancement Product
Doctors' Deal With Coke Sparks Outrage

Obesity Linked to Cancer

U.S. Hospital Deaths Cost $20 Billion in 2007: Report

Health Tip: Create Baby's Bedtime Routine

Health Tip: Triggering Abdominal Bloating

Friday, November 06, 2009

Pay Less for Prescription Drugs

Singing in Pregnancy May Be Harder Work

Breast-Feeding Benefits Moms and Babies: Report

Trauma Deadlier for Kids Without Insurance

Early Relapse of MS May Mean Fewer Issues Later

Poor Restroom Cleaning Causes Cruise-Ship Sickness

Wood Fires Can Harm the Youngest Lungs

Can a Bad Boss Make You Sick?

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 6, 2009

Most Who Want Swine Flu Shot Can't Get It

Thyroid Cancer Higher in Volcanic Areas

Cooling May Reduce Brain Lesions in Newborns

Early Morning Colonoscopies May Find More Polyps

Health Fears Are Nothing to Sneeze At

Simple Steps Get Walkers Moving

Good Sleepers More Likely to Eat Right

Stem Cells May Offer Alternative to Lung Transplants

New Smells 'Etched' in Brain: Study

Health Highlights

FDA Issues Warning Letters To Flavored Cigarette Sellers

Pet Treats May Be Salmonella-Tainted: FDA

Democrat Predicts Passage of House Health Reform Bill

Immunity Claims Coming Off Cereal Boxes: Kellogg

FDA Warns About Sexual Enhancement Product
Doctors' Deal With Coke Sparks Outrage

Health Tip: What's Behind Hip Bursitis?

Health Tip: Follow Directions When Taking Medication

Saturday, November 07, 2009

Bad-Behaving Teens May Be Living Up to Expectations

Binge Drinking Puts the Brain, and Life Itself, at Risk

Sunday, November 08, 2009

Good Posture May Inspire Confidence

Rx for Fall Foot Injuries

Monday, November 09, 2009

Brain Stimulation May Ease Treatment-Resistant Depression

Depressed and Pregnant? Flu Shot May Be Needed

No Gender Gap Found for Clot-Busting Drug

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 9, 2009

To Feel Better, Low-Fat Diet May Be Best

Doctors Spending More Time Now With Patients

Retirement Brings Most a Big Health Boost

Sinus Rinses May Do More Harm Than Good

Cataract Surgery Doesn't Worsen Macular Degeneration: Study

Scientists Grow New Penile Tissue in the Lab

Dense Breasts Raise Risk of Cancer Recurrence

Hot-Tub Injuries on the Rise

Handwriting Skills May Lag in Kids With Autism

Obesity Seems to Alter Heart Structure

Breast Cancer Drugs May Fight Cervical Cancer, Too

Health Highlights

HIV/AIDS Leading Killer of Childbearing Age Women: WHO

Needle-Exchange Funding Bill Criticized

Assess School Food Safety: Lawmaker

Teen Who Fled Treatment Now Cancer-Free

FDA Issues Warning Letters to Flavored Cigarette Sellers

Health Tip: Recording Your Child's Medical History

Health Tip: Keep Your Lungs Healthy

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Muscle Weakness Linked to Alzheimer's Risk in Seniors

Early Use of NSAIDs Might Prevent Alzheimer's

Stroke Puts Stress on Spousal Relationship

Cholesterol Measurements May Be Made Easier

Ventilation Positions Comparable in Lung Syndrome Patients

Laser Eye Surgery Safe Long-Term: Study

Acceptance of Chronic Illness Helps People Move On

Teen Obesity Ups MS Risk in Women

Breast Cancer May Be Gone, But Pain Lingers

Statins May Stave Off Gallstones

Common Infections May Contribute to Strokes

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 10, 2009

The Revolving Door of Heart Failure Hospitalization

Anemia Drugs May Cause Deadly Blood Clots

Health Highlights

U.S. Should Review Marijuana's Legal Status: AMA

Vets Struggle to Get Counseling/Substance Abuse Treatment: Survey

Scientists Weigh Boundaries For Human-Animal DNA Trials

Basketball Legend Abdul-Jabbar Treated for Leukemia

Maclaren Strollers Pose Amputation Hazard

Health Tip: Symptoms of Postpartum Depression

Health Tip: Sources of Childhood Stress

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Dyslexia May Make It Tough to Tune Out School Noise

Fasting on Alternate Days May Make Dieting Easier

Main Ingredients in Household Dust Come From Outdoors

Income Inequality Affects Quality of Life for All

For Older Walkers, Faster Is Better

Trial Data on Anti-Seizure Drug Might Have Been Manipulated: Report

Sharing Prescriptions Can Bring Harm, Not Healing

New Polyp Detection Method Could Be Cost-Saver

BPA Tied to Impotence in Men

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 11, 2009

Surgery Not Always Best for Narrowed Kidney Arteries

Gut Bacteria Might Be Making People Fat

Modern Wars, Modern Ills

Cancer Can Strain Marriages to Breaking Point

Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Found in Canadian Father

Health Highlights

200 Million Children Have Stunted Growth: UNICEF

FDA to Consider Rules for Online Drug Ads

FDA Approves Glaxo Swine Flu Vaccine

Ricin Antitoxin First to Go Into Production: U.K. Scientists

Genes Linked to Melanoma Patients' Survival

Health Tip: Signs That You Have Cataracts

Health Tip: Check Your Blood Glucose

Thursday, November 12, 2009

My 10-Day Ordeal With the Swine Flu

What's for Dinner? Brain Chemical Helps People Decide

Less HRT, Fewer Cases of Possible Breast Cancer Precursor

Lab Study Slows Breast Cancer Spread to Bone in Mice

Boys' Team Sports May Encourage Bad Behavior

Older People at Greater Risk of Swine Flu Death

Leukemia Drug May Help Some Ovarian Cancer Patients

Study Links Yo-Yo Dieting to Addiction

Quitting Smoking Simplifies Surgical Recovery

Pneumonia Drug Promising Against Form of Muscular Dystrophy

Gene Therapy Brings New Muscle to Monkeys

Chocolate Soothes the Stressed-Out Soul

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 12, 2009

Progress in Stamping Out Smoking Has Stalled

Wireless Phones Alter Levels of Brain Chemical

22 Million Sickened by Swine Flu in 6 Months

Health Highlights

FDA Can't Expect All Drug Risk Info in Web Ads: Experts

Nearly $1 Billion a Year Spent on Blood Thinners in U.S.: Report

Scientists Manage to Neutralize Cancer Protein

Researchers Developing Method to Re-Grow Breasts
200 Million Children Have Stunted Growth: UNICEF

Health Tip: Help Control Constipation

Health Tip: What Causes Urinary Tract Infections in Women?

Friday, November 13, 2009

Kids Kept Indoors Due to Poor Clothing Choices

Tapping Into Curry's Health Benefits

Folic Acid Late in Pregnancy Tied to Asthma in Kids

Pot Might Ease PTSD: Study

Hip Fracture Odds Rise With Women's Age

New Understanding of How the Brain Detects Emotion

Facial Structure May Hold Clues to Aggression

Chinese Scientists Develop Database on the Liver

Laser Therapy Seems to Relieve Neck Pain

Baby Boomers May Prove More Disabled Than Their Elders

Medicare Part D: What to Expect This Open Enrollment Period

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 13, 2009

Web Giants Urge FDA to Update Ad Guidelines

'The Pill' May Reduce Asthma Symptoms

Bad Mood May Make Pain Worse

Many Kids Feel Threatened in the Classroom

FDA Questions Safety of Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks

Health Highlights

FDA Warns of Steel Particles in Genzyme Drugs
Disease Prevention Important to Americans: Poll
Foodborne Illnesses Can Cause Long-Term Problems

Texting Linked to Shoulder Pain: Study

FDA Can't Expect All Drug Risk Info in Web Ads: Experts

Health Tip: Signs That You Might Be Malnourished

Health Tip: Dealing With Peripheral Artery Disease

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Gestures Processed in Brain's Language Center

High-Impact Activity May Be Good for Old Bones

Sunday, November 15, 2009

'Love Hormone' May Trigger Jealousy, Too

Monday, November 16, 2009

Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Heart Disease

Study Touts Success With 'Female Viagra' Drug

Research Sheds Light on Causes of Parkinson's

Migraine Increases Likelihood of Stroke

Rapid Cooling Might Help Heart Attack Patients

Families Could Benefit From Gene Tests in Sudden Cardiac Death Victims

Experts Urge School Screening of Athletes' Hearts

New Wiring Adds Risk When Replacing Pacemaker

Alternative to Warfarin May Cut Risk of Bleeding

Active Video Games Count as Exercise

Elderly Treated Less Aggressively for Heart Attack

Why Watching TV Sports Increases Heart Attacks

Child Food Allergies on the Rise in U.S.

Sudden Cardiac Death Much More Likely to Strike Men

Gene Linked to Breast Cancer Might Boost Heart Health

Medical Tests Hit Heart Patients With High Doses of Radiation

Study Raises New Questions About Cholesterol Drug Zetia

Guidelines Delay Start of Mammograms to Age 50, Then Every Other Year

Certain Reflux Drugs Tied to Higher Post-Angioplasty Death Rate

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 16, 2009

Immunity to Swine Flu May Be Broader Than Thought

Teen Girls at Higher Risk for STDs: Report

Moderate-Fat Diet May Be Better at Reducing Heart Risks

Health Highlights

Critics Question Drug Price Increases

Brain Scans Detect Hypnosis Effects

Little Impact So Far From Electronic Medical Records: Study

FDA Warns of Steel Particles in Genzyme Drugs
Disease Prevention Important to Americans: Poll

Health Tip: Creating Your Birth Plan

Health Tip: Remedy a Hammer Toe

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Single-Sex Cardiac Rehab Helps Depressed Women

Stem Cells May Improve Heart Bypass Results

Viagra Helpful for Children With Heart Defect

Uninsured Trauma Patients More Likely to Die: Study

Biotech Soybeans Good Source of Omega-3

Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 17, 2009

Heartburn Drugs Can Thwart Popular Blood Thinner

Face Transplant Patient Can Smell, Taste, Breathe Normally

Could Plastics Chemicals 'Feminize' Boys' Play?

Benefits of Eating Fish May Depend on Preparation

'Fearless' 3-Year-Olds Might Be Tomorrow's Criminals

U.S. Scores a 'D' on Preterm Birth Report Card

Selenium Supplements May Pose Heart Risk

Incidence of High Cholesterol Drops in U.S.

The Mummies' Curse: Heart Disease

Obesity Rolling Back Gains in Heart Health

Health Highlights

Microsoft Co-Founder Diagnosed With Lymphoma

Ketamine Affects Memory: Study

Critics Question Drug Price Increases

Brain Scans Detect Hypnosis Effects

Little Impact So Far From Electronic Medical Records: Study

Health Tip: When Baby Is Teething

Health Tip: Make Your Home Fall-Proof

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Toddlers, Obese Kids Suffer Most From Smoke

Niacin Adds No Benefit for Statin Patients: Study

Lifelong Exercise Keeps Seniors Young at Heart

New Heart Attack Treatment Guidelines Stress Coordination

Morphine May Help Tumors Spread in Cancer Patients

Mammography: What to Do Now?

Pregnancy Complication May Be Linked to Thyroid Problems

MS Need Not Preclude Pregnancy

Study Shows Hospital Report Cards Unlikely to Spur Improvement

Heart Failure Drug May Help More in Higher Doses

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 18, 2009

Late Preterm Births Increasing in U.S.

Newer Blood Thinners May Outperform Old Standbys

Diuretics Still Best Treatment for High Blood Pressure

Genital Herpes May Never Go Dormant

Health Highlights

Computer Simulation Mimics Cat Brain

Hyper-Resistant Bacteria Major Health Threat: Experts

Mini Pump Improves Heart Failure Patients' Survival: Study

RockHard Dietary Supplement Recalled: FDA

Microsoft Co-Founder Diagnosed With Lymphoma

Health Tip: Help Prevent Bunions

Health Tip: Thinking About Organ Donation?

Thursday, November 19, 2009

For Chest Pain in the ER, CT Angiography May Be Best

Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease

New 'Skin' From Stem Cells

Asthma Combo Seems Less Influenced by Genes

Parental Monitoring Can Curb Teen Marijuana Use

Great American Smokeout '09: Time to Quit

Spray May Delay Ejaculation

Moderate Drinking Guards the Heart

Too Few Older Adults Get Recommended Screenings

Appalachia, Southeast Hit Hardest by Obesity and Diabetes

Task Force Member Defends Mammography Guidelines

Sounds May Help Solidify Memories While Asleep

Kidney Transplant, Sleep Disorder May Add Up to Trouble

For Kids With Down Syndrome, a 'Ray of Hope'

Errors in Surgical Procedures Persist

Health Highlights

Vicks Nasal Spray Recalled Due to Bacteria

Flu Worries Shouldn't Affect Travel Plans: CDC

Senate Introduces Health Reform Bill

FDA Sends Warning Letters to Drug Web Sites

Poll Shows Americans Support Malpractice Award Limits

Movie Theater Popcorn High In Calories and Fat: Study

Study Suggests Racial Bias in Kidney/Pancreas Transplants

Health Tip: When Infants Get Diarrhea

Health Tip: Recovering From C-Section

Friday, November 20, 2009

No Immediate Changes Expected in Mammogram Coverage

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2009

New Pap Test Guidelines: Start Later, Have Fewer

Unraveling the 'Mad Cow' Mystery

Using Cell Phones, Internet to Battle Eating Disorders

Blood Test Could Boost Clarity of Breast MRI Results for Some

'Hobbits' Were a Distinct Species, Study Concludes

Even Smokers Support Bans at Work

Discovery Boosts Boys' Prospects for Post-Cancer Fertility

Health Highlights

U.S. Military Studying PTSD Risk Factors

University of Nebraska May Restrict Stem Cell Research

Trial of Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy for Eye Disease Planned

Vicks Nasal Spray Recalled Due to Bacteria

Flu Worries Shouldn't Affect Travel Plans: CDC

Health Tip: Determining Migraines in Children

Health Tip: Managing Gestational Diabetes

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