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Breaking News
Antidepressant Medications No Longer Linked to Suicide Attempts [July 2007] Diabetes Meeting Yields Information from New Research [June 2007] Smokers' Infants Born With High Nicotine Exposure [June 2007] Stress and Memory Decline Linked [June 2007] Fight Against Liver Cancer Gains New Ammunition [June 2007] Some International Jet Passengers Exposed to Highly Drug Resistant TB [May 2007] Smoking, and Its Risks, Moves Outside [May 2007] Migraines Associated with Signs of Retinal Disease [May 2007] Woman's Age No Longer Issue for Down Syndrome Screening [May 2007] Secondhand Smoke Linked to Dementia [May 2007] New Choice for Colonoscopy on Horizon [April 2007] Cut Inflammation, Cut Cancer Risk? [April 2007] Numbers of Severely Obese Rising Sharply [April 2007] New Screening Mammography Guidelines Affect Women in Their Forties [April 2007] Medical Treatments Best First-Line of Defense for Stable Coronary Disease [March 2007] Improved Diagnosis for Alzheimer's on the Horizon [March 2007] High Doses of Anemia Drugs Can be Fatal, Says FDA [March 14, 2007] VP's Blood Clot Focuses Attention on Common Condition [March 7, 2007] Eating Disorders More Common In Midlife [February 28, 2007] Heart Disease Risk in Women is Focus of New Guidelines [February 21, 2007] Midday Snooze May Lower Heart Risk [February 14, 2007] Depression May Contribute to Early Heart Disease [February 7, 2007] Ex-NFL Linemen Prone to Heart Disease [January 31, 2007] Cervical Cancer Vaccine Recommended for Adolescent Girls [January 24, 2007] Aspirin May Help to Prevent Asthma [January 17, 2007] Skip Milk in Black Tea, Boost Antioxidant Power [January 10, 2007] Diet Advice in Magazines May Spark Unhealthy Eating Behaviors [January 3, 2007] Higher Risk of Hip Fracture With Regular Use of Powerful Antacids [December 27, 2006] Hot Flashes, Night Sweats Not Relieved by Black Cohosh [December 20, 2006] Next Generation of Breast Imaging on Horizon [November 29, 2006] Aspirin May Decrease Risk for Head, Neck Cancers [November 22, 2006] Angioplasty Timing Critical to Outcome [November 15, 2006] Obesity Leading to "Double Diabetes" [November 1, 2006] Exercise Before Joint Replacement, Skip Rehabilitation Center [October 4, 2006] New Study Finds Food Labels Baffling for Many [September 26, 2006] Fresh Spinach Linked to Outbreak [September 19, 2006] Health Effects From 9-11 Tragedy Persist [September 12, 2006] Father's Age Associated with Autism [September 6, 2006] Four New Vaccines Available [August 30, 2006] Sleep Apnea in Children May Lead to Impaired Learning [August 23, 2006] Research Brings More Information on Breast Cancer Genetics [August 16, 2006] Think Again Before Eating High-Fat Meal [August 9, 2006] Cataracts: Common But Curable [August 2, 2006] New Sunscreen Blocks More Harmful Rays [July 26, 2006] Obesity in Teens Studied [July 19, 2006] Clinical Trials Affected by Availability of Participants, Donor Tissues [July 12, 2006] Common Antihistamine No Help for Getting Children to Sleep [July 5, 2006] Prevention, Better Treatment for Infection Possible [June 28, 2006] New Heart Association Guidelines Emphasize Lifestyle [June 21, 2006] Coffee May Protect Liver [June 14, 2006] Cervical Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise for Preventing Other Cancers in Women [June 7, 2006]
Antidepressant Medications No Longer Linked to Suicide Attempts [July 2007]
Diabetes Meeting Yields Information from New Research [June 2007]
Smokers' Infants Born With High Nicotine Exposure [June 2007]
Stress and Memory Decline Linked [June 2007]
Fight Against Liver Cancer Gains New Ammunition [June 2007]
Some International Jet Passengers Exposed to Highly Drug Resistant TB [May 2007]
Smoking, and Its Risks, Moves Outside [May 2007]
Migraines Associated with Signs of Retinal Disease [May 2007]
Woman's Age No Longer Issue for Down Syndrome Screening [May 2007]
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Dementia [May 2007]
New Choice for Colonoscopy on Horizon [April 2007]
Cut Inflammation, Cut Cancer Risk? [April 2007]
Numbers of Severely Obese Rising Sharply [April 2007]
New Screening Mammography Guidelines Affect Women in Their Forties [April 2007]
Medical Treatments Best First-Line of Defense for Stable Coronary Disease [March 2007]
Improved Diagnosis for Alzheimer's on the Horizon [March 2007]
High Doses of Anemia Drugs Can be Fatal, Says FDA [March 14, 2007]
VP's Blood Clot Focuses Attention on Common Condition [March 7, 2007]
Eating Disorders More Common In Midlife [February 28, 2007]
Heart Disease Risk in Women is Focus of New Guidelines [February 21, 2007]
Midday Snooze May Lower Heart Risk [February 14, 2007]
Depression May Contribute to Early Heart Disease [February 7, 2007]
Ex-NFL Linemen Prone to Heart Disease [January 31, 2007]
Cervical Cancer Vaccine Recommended for Adolescent Girls [January 24, 2007]
Aspirin May Help to Prevent Asthma [January 17, 2007]
Skip Milk in Black Tea, Boost Antioxidant Power [January 10, 2007]
Diet Advice in Magazines May Spark Unhealthy Eating Behaviors [January 3, 2007]
Higher Risk of Hip Fracture With Regular Use of Powerful Antacids [December 27, 2006]
Hot Flashes, Night Sweats Not Relieved by Black Cohosh [December 20, 2006]
Next Generation of Breast Imaging on Horizon [November 29, 2006]
Aspirin May Decrease Risk for Head, Neck Cancers [November 22, 2006]
Angioplasty Timing Critical to Outcome [November 15, 2006]
Obesity Leading to "Double Diabetes" [November 1, 2006]
Exercise Before Joint Replacement, Skip Rehabilitation Center [October 4, 2006]
New Study Finds Food Labels Baffling for Many [September 26, 2006]
Fresh Spinach Linked to Outbreak [September 19, 2006]
Health Effects From 9-11 Tragedy Persist [September 12, 2006]
Father's Age Associated with Autism [September 6, 2006]
Four New Vaccines Available [August 30, 2006]
Sleep Apnea in Children May Lead to Impaired Learning [August 23, 2006]
Research Brings More Information on Breast Cancer Genetics [August 16, 2006]
Think Again Before Eating High-Fat Meal [August 9, 2006]
Cataracts: Common But Curable [August 2, 2006]
New Sunscreen Blocks More Harmful Rays [July 26, 2006]
Obesity in Teens Studied [July 19, 2006]
Clinical Trials Affected by Availability of Participants, Donor Tissues [July 12, 2006]
Common Antihistamine No Help for Getting Children to Sleep [July 5, 2006]
Prevention, Better Treatment for Infection Possible [June 28, 2006]
New Heart Association Guidelines Emphasize Lifestyle [June 21, 2006]
Coffee May Protect Liver [June 14, 2006]
Cervical Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise for Preventing Other Cancers in Women [June 7, 2006]
Breast Health
Tamoxifen Still Promoted for Many Breast Cancer Cases [July 2007] MRI Provides Extra Screening for Breast Cancer in High-Risk Women [June 2007] Clinical Studies Can Differ by Funding Source, Type of Study [May 2007] Genetic Signature Shows Risk for Cancer Recurrence [April 2007] High-Tech Mammograms Improving Breast Cancer Care [March 2007] Breast Cancer Risk Lower for Heavier Young Women [February 2007] Breast Cancer Risk Linked to Red Meat for Young Women [January 2007] Biopsy Best to Confirm Breast Cancer Diagnosis [December 2006] Breast Cancer Survival May Be Improved by Exercise [November 2006] Higher Breast Cancer Risk Found for DES Daughters [October 2006] Study Shows Not Enough Older Women Get Mammograms [September 2006] Breast Cancer in African-American Women Studied [August 2006] Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients Studied [July 2006] Estrogen Receptor Status May Determine Chemotherapy Use [June 2006]
Tamoxifen Still Promoted for Many Breast Cancer Cases [July 2007]
MRI Provides Extra Screening for Breast Cancer in High-Risk Women [June 2007]
Clinical Studies Can Differ by Funding Source, Type of Study [May 2007]
Genetic Signature Shows Risk for Cancer Recurrence [April 2007]
High-Tech Mammograms Improving Breast Cancer Care [March 2007]
Breast Cancer Risk Lower for Heavier Young Women [February 2007]
Breast Cancer Risk Linked to Red Meat for Young Women [January 2007]
Biopsy Best to Confirm Breast Cancer Diagnosis [December 2006]
Breast Cancer Survival May Be Improved by Exercise [November 2006]
Higher Breast Cancer Risk Found for DES Daughters [October 2006]
Study Shows Not Enough Older Women Get Mammograms [September 2006]
Breast Cancer in African-American Women Studied [August 2006]
Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients Studied [July 2006]
Estrogen Receptor Status May Determine Chemotherapy Use [June 2006]
Diabetes Health
Low Blood Sugar's Effect on the Brain Studied [July 2007] Diabetes and Heart Disease Rates Soar [June 2007] Hidden Deep Fat in Children and Teens a Risk [May 2007] Type I Diabetes and Oral Insulin Study Underway [April 2007] Diabetes and Heart Groups Fight against Heart Disease [March 2007] Diabetes a Growing Health Problem, Report Shows [February 2007] Blood Pressure Meds May Prevent Kidney Disease [January 2007] Islet Cell Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes Makes Progress [December 2006] Diabetes Risk in Youth Studied [November 2006] Young People with Type 2 Diabetes More Likely to Have Kidney Failure [October 2006] Diabetes Leads to Higher Risk for Cardiovascular Problems [September 2006] Many People Have Diabetes Without Knowing It [August 2006] Managing Depression in Diabetes Limits Problems [July 2006] Diabetes Prevention Challenge Continues [June 2006]
Low Blood Sugar's Effect on the Brain Studied [July 2007]
Diabetes and Heart Disease Rates Soar [June 2007]
Hidden Deep Fat in Children and Teens a Risk [May 2007]
Type I Diabetes and Oral Insulin Study Underway [April 2007]
Diabetes and Heart Groups Fight against Heart Disease [March 2007]
Diabetes a Growing Health Problem, Report Shows [February 2007]
Blood Pressure Meds May Prevent Kidney Disease [January 2007]
Islet Cell Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes Makes Progress [December 2006]
Diabetes Risk in Youth Studied [November 2006]
Young People with Type 2 Diabetes More Likely to Have Kidney Failure [October 2006]
Diabetes Leads to Higher Risk for Cardiovascular Problems [September 2006]
Many People Have Diabetes Without Knowing It [August 2006]
Managing Depression in Diabetes Limits Problems [July 2006]
Diabetes Prevention Challenge Continues [June 2006]
Heart Care
Controlling High Blood Pressure Still a Problem for Many [July 2007] Implantable Defibrillator Offers an Improved Quality of Life [June 2007] New Procedure Helps Remove Deep Vein Blood Clots [May 2007] MRI Improves Acute Stroke Diagnosis [April 2007] Heart Risks and Metabolic Syndrome Linked [March 2007] Statin Therapy During Heart Attack Has Long-term Benefits, Too [February 2007] Stroke Patients Benefit from "Constraint" Therapy [January 2007] Statin Therapy During Heart Attack Has Long-term Benefits, Too [December 2006] Early Symptoms May Foretell "Sudden Cardiac Death" [November 2006] Study Reveals How Eating Fish Helps the Heart [October 2006] Low-Fat Dairy Products May Fight High Blood Pressure [September 2006] Many Women in Cardiac Rehab Have Low Fitness Level [August 2006] Mothers Likely to Pass Heart Disease to Children [July 2006] Multiple Lifestyle Changes Help Lower Blood Pressure [June 2006]
Controlling High Blood Pressure Still a Problem for Many [July 2007]
Implantable Defibrillator Offers an Improved Quality of Life [June 2007]
New Procedure Helps Remove Deep Vein Blood Clots [May 2007]
MRI Improves Acute Stroke Diagnosis [April 2007]
Heart Risks and Metabolic Syndrome Linked [March 2007]
Statin Therapy During Heart Attack Has Long-term Benefits, Too [February 2007]
Stroke Patients Benefit from "Constraint" Therapy [January 2007]
Statin Therapy During Heart Attack Has Long-term Benefits, Too [December 2006]
Early Symptoms May Foretell "Sudden Cardiac Death" [November 2006]
Study Reveals How Eating Fish Helps the Heart [October 2006]
Low-Fat Dairy Products May Fight High Blood Pressure [September 2006]
Many Women in Cardiac Rehab Have Low Fitness Level [August 2006]
Mothers Likely to Pass Heart Disease to Children [July 2006]
Multiple Lifestyle Changes Help Lower Blood Pressure [June 2006]
For Your Child
Experts Are Concerned about Tots Watching TV [July 2007] Today's College Students Experience More Anxiety [June 2007] Children May Gain Unwanted Weight in Summertime [May 2007] Soccer's Popularity Adds Injury Numbers for ER Visits [April 2007] Weight Gain as Pre-Teens More Common in Girls [March 2007] Preschoolers May Have Problems with Sleep [February 2007] R-Rated TV Influences Lifestyle Choices by Children [January 2007] Fewer Injuries Seen in High School Athletes [December 2006] Dairy May Be Okay for Lactose Intolerant Children [November 2006] Toddlers of Mothers Who Smoked During Pregnancy May Face Behavior Problems [October 2006] Filmy Substance Blamed for Chronic Ear Infections [September 2006] Have Infants Start Eating Grains Earlier Rather than Later [August 2006] Parents Can Help a Child Have a Healthy Weight [July 2006] Vaccine Reduces Rate of Infection in Children [June 2006]
Experts Are Concerned about Tots Watching TV [July 2007]
Today's College Students Experience More Anxiety [June 2007]
Children May Gain Unwanted Weight in Summertime [May 2007]
Soccer's Popularity Adds Injury Numbers for ER Visits [April 2007]
Weight Gain as Pre-Teens More Common in Girls [March 2007]
Preschoolers May Have Problems with Sleep [February 2007]
R-Rated TV Influences Lifestyle Choices by Children [January 2007]
Fewer Injuries Seen in High School Athletes [December 2006]
Dairy May Be Okay for Lactose Intolerant Children [November 2006]
Toddlers of Mothers Who Smoked During Pregnancy May Face Behavior Problems [October 2006]
Filmy Substance Blamed for Chronic Ear Infections [September 2006]
Have Infants Start Eating Grains Earlier Rather than Later [August 2006]
Parents Can Help a Child Have a Healthy Weight [July 2006]
Vaccine Reduces Rate of Infection in Children [June 2006]
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Men's Health
Researchers Look for More Reliable Prostate Cancer Tests [July 2007] Gene Finding Will Help Doctors Predict Prostate Cancer Risk [June 2007] Health Problems and Erectile Dysfunction Are Linked [May 2007] Cancer Return a Concern for Men with Breast Cancer [April 2007] Snoring Can Be Harmful to Health and Relationships [March 2007] Heart Risk in Men Linked to Migraines [February 2007] New Studies Aid Understanding of Prostate Cancer [January 2007] Obesity in Men Linked to Infertility [December 2006] An Aspirin a Day May Help Prevent Enlarged Prostate [November 2006] Impotence Can Predict Coronary Heart Disease [October 2006] Obesity Affects Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer [September 2006] Doctors and Patients Work Together for Best Outcome [August 2006] Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer across Age Spectrum [July 2006] Today's Bionic Man [June 2006]
Researchers Look for More Reliable Prostate Cancer Tests [July 2007]
Gene Finding Will Help Doctors Predict Prostate Cancer Risk [June 2007]
Health Problems and Erectile Dysfunction Are Linked [May 2007]
Cancer Return a Concern for Men with Breast Cancer [April 2007]
Snoring Can Be Harmful to Health and Relationships [March 2007]
Heart Risk in Men Linked to Migraines [February 2007]
New Studies Aid Understanding of Prostate Cancer [January 2007]
Obesity in Men Linked to Infertility [December 2006]
An Aspirin a Day May Help Prevent Enlarged Prostate [November 2006]
Impotence Can Predict Coronary Heart Disease [October 2006]
Obesity Affects Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer [September 2006]
Doctors and Patients Work Together for Best Outcome [August 2006]
Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer across Age Spectrum [July 2006]
Today's Bionic Man [June 2006]
