News for November 2008


11/22/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 22, 2008
11/22/08	Substitutions Make Holiday Fare Healthier

11/21/08	ADHD Medications Don't Pose Cancer Risk
11/21/08	Aquarobics May Help Ease Labor
11/21/08	Autumn Babies More Prone to Asthma
11/21/08	Banzel Approved for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
11/21/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 21, 2008
11/21/08	Estrogen May Explain Why Women With Cystic Fibrosis Suffer More
11/21/08	Exercise Keeps the Brain Young
11/21/08	FDA Approves New Drug for Severe Epilepsy
11/21/08	Getting Tough on Bullying
11/21/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 21, 2008
11/21/08	Health Tip: Signs of Celiac Disease in Children
11/21/08	Health Tip: Signs That a Child May Be Autistic
11/21/08	High Blood Pressure Stalks Many Americans
11/21/08	Iressa as Good as Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer
11/21/08	Latin Women More Likely to Be Unhappy With Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions
11/21/08	Long-Term Erythromycin Cut COPD Complications
11/21/08	New Approach Keeps Tumor Cells From Refueling
11/21/08	New Type of Ebola Virus Discovered
11/21/08	Scientists ID Uterine Muscle Switch for Contractions

11/20/08	CDC Monitors Shortage of Hib Vaccine
11/20/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2008
11/20/08	Colorectal Cancer Screens Detect Unrecognized Disease
11/20/08	Colorectal Cancer Treatment Costs Vary Widely
11/20/08	Dental Implants Need More Work Than Root Canals
11/20/08	Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
11/20/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 20, 2008
11/20/08	Health Tip: Considering Home Birth?
11/20/08	Health Tip: Storing Your Insulin
11/20/08	Inhibiting Protein May Keep Cancer Cells From Refueling
11/20/08	Itching Not a Less Intense Form of Pain
11/20/08	Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids' Heart Risks
11/20/08	Smokeout '08: The Perfect Time to Quit
11/20/08	Specialized Stroke Care Improves Outcomes
11/20/08	Texting Food Diaries Helps Kids Stick With Diets
11/20/08	U.S. Lags on HIV Testing Goals
11/20/08	Vitamin D Deficit Could Lead to Heart Woes
11/20/08	When the Caregiver Becomes the Patient

11/19/08	Airway Transplant Aided by Stem Cells a Medical First
11/19/08	Child-Care Relationships Tied to Kids' Stress Levels
11/19/08	Compound Tied to Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia
11/19/08	Early HIV Treatment Best for Babies
11/19/08	Genetic Testing No Real Help in Predicting Type 2 Diabetes
11/19/08	Growth Hormone Boost May Not Slow Alzheimer's
11/19/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 19, 2008
11/19/08	Health Tip: Easing Hemorrhoid Pain
11/19/08	Health Tip: Is Your Child More Prone to Ear Infections?
11/19/08	Long-Term Antibiotic Use Affects 'Good' Gut Bacteria
11/19/08	New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics
11/19/08	Not All Smiles Are Created Equal
11/19/08	Patient's Race Doesn't Affect Emergency Room Care
11/19/08	Researchers ID Suite of Genes in Aging Process
11/19/08	Spinal Anesthesia Doesn't Cause Restless Leg Syndrome
11/19/08	Sport Supplement May Help Shield Seniors From Falls
11/19/08	Technique Tracks Cancer-Killing Cells

11/18/08	National Birth Defects Prevention Study Shows Assisted Reproductive Technology is Associated with an Increased Risk of Certain Birth Defects
11/18/08	2nd Generation Antidepressants Prove Effective
11/18/08	Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Moms, Babies
11/18/08	Cancer Drug Ups Risk of Clots in Veins
11/18/08	Cancer Drugs May Treat Type 1 Diabetes
11/18/08	Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring
11/18/08	China Documents First Case of Tick-Borne Disease Spread
11/18/08	Diet, Exercise May Modify Breast Cancer Risks
11/18/08	Genetic Trait Could Predict Lung Cancer
11/18/08	Ginkgo No Shield Against Alzheimer's
11/18/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 18, 2008
11/18/08	Health Tip: Conditions That May Affect a Newborn's Skin
11/18/08	Health Tip: Maintain a Healthy Weight
11/18/08	Home-Based Programs Benefit Older Cancer Survivors
11/18/08	Indigo Ointment Benefits Psoriasis Patients
11/18/08	Non-AIDS Cancer Risk Higher for Those With HIV
11/18/08	Robots May Come to Aging Boomers' Rescue
11/18/08	Vitamin C, E Supplements Won't Help Prevent Cancer
11/18/08	Wrinkle Fillers Need Better Label Warnings: FDA Panel

11/17/08	Assisted Reproductive Technology Linked to Birth Defects
11/17/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 17, 2008
11/17/08	Drugs to Treat Lung Damage in Preemies May Harm Brain
11/17/08	Established EU Countries Healthier Than Newcomers
11/17/08	Family History Ups Breast Cancer Risk Even Without BRCA Gene
11/17/08	Family Physicians Have Little Input at NIH: Report
11/17/08	Fewer Brain 'Tangles' May Mean Smarter Old Age
11/17/08	Finding Points to Possible Blood Test for Brain Tumors
11/17/08	Gene Screen Might Predict Prostate Cancer
11/17/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 17, 2008
11/17/08	Health Tip: Battling Bad Breath?
11/17/08	Health Tip: Exercising With Back Pain
11/17/08	Nearly 1 in 3 Asthma Cases May Be Misdiagnosed
11/17/08	Psychological Counseling Boosts Breast Cancer Outcomes
11/17/08	Smoking May Harm the Egg, Embryo
11/17/08	Smoking, Drinking Raise Risks of Esophagus, Stomach Cancer
11/17/08	Stay Upbeat, Exercise to Help Prevent Cancer in Old Age
11/17/08	Study Singles Out Beachgoers' Skin Cancer Risk
11/17/08	Toxic Chemicals Blamed for Gulf War Illness
11/17/08	Wealthy More Likely to Have Breast Reconstruction

11/16/08	Bowel Prep Harder on Women Than Men
11/16/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 16, 2008

11/15/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 15, 2008
11/15/08	Many Ignore Symptoms of Bladder Trouble

11/14/08	Blood Sugar Control Helps Diabetics Preserve Sight
11/14/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 14, 2008
11/14/08	Early Life Peanut Consumption Might Prevent Allergy
11/14/08	EKG Not Strong Predictor of Heart Risk
11/14/08	Enrollment for Medicare Drug Plans Begins Again
11/14/08	First Family Will Have Tough Time Finding Hypoallergenic Dog
11/14/08	Greener Neighborhoods Mean Slimmer Children
11/14/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 14, 2008
11/14/08	Health Tip: Driving During Winter
11/14/08	Health Tip: Treating Insomnia
11/14/08	High-Fat Diet While Pregnant May Produce Obese Kids
11/14/08	IV 'Ice Slurry' Quickly Cools Body for Surgeries
11/14/08	Lung Cancer Genetics Different in Black Patients: Study
11/14/08	Lung Cancer Patients Get Blamed for Their Disease
11/14/08	Peppermint Oil, Fiber Can Fight Irritable Bowel
11/14/08	Post-Workout Snack May Hamper Weight Loss
11/14/08	Pregnant Rural Women More at Risk
11/14/08	Saturated Fats Linked to Cancer of Small Intestine
11/14/08	Unique Bone Marrow Transplant Said to Cure Sickle Cell
11/14/08	Younger Men Fare Best After Hip Joint Resurfacing

11/13/08	Booze Taxes Lower Alcohol-Linked Deaths
11/13/08	Chemical in Plastics May Cause Fertility Problems
11/13/08	Chronically Ill U.S. Patients Often Skip Care Due to Costs
11/13/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 13, 2008
11/13/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 13, 2008
11/13/08	Health Tip: Caffeine and Pregnancy
11/13/08	Health Tip: Caught a Cold?
11/13/08	HIV Vaccine Failure Still Brings Insights
11/13/08	Lung Cancer May Be Deadlier for Men
11/13/08	New Therapy Could Transform Arthritis Treatment
11/13/08	Pelvic Inflammation Puts Girls at Risk for Repeat STIs
11/13/08	Placebo Acupuncture Tied to Higher IVF Pregnancies
11/13/08	Poor Night Vision May Predict Age-Related Eye Disease
11/13/08	States Should Fund Quit-Smoking Treatments: Experts
11/13/08	Traces of Corn Found in Almost All Fast Food
11/13/08	U.S. Won't Meet 2010 No-Smoking Goals

11/12/08	Angioplasty Not Always Worth the Price
11/12/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 12, 2008
11/12/08	Death Rates Higher for Minority Children Awaiting Heart Transplant
11/12/08	Early Onset Approved for ADHD Drug
11/12/08	Education Program Spurs Blacks to Take Blood Pressure Meds
11/12/08	Excess Weight Ups Risk of Death, No Matter Where It Collects
11/12/08	Gender Matches Benefit Heart Transplants
11/12/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 12, 2008
11/12/08	Health Tip: Exercise to Beat Arthritis Pain
11/12/08	Health Tip: Risk Factors for Skin Cancer
11/12/08	Heart Failure Accounts for 37% of Medicare Spending
11/12/08	High Blood Fat Levels Tied to Ischemic Stroke Risk
11/12/08	Most Single Adults Not Using Condoms
11/12/08	Only Half of MS Patients Respond to Interferon Therapy
11/12/08	Scientists Unravel Mystery of Tamoxifen Resistance
11/12/08	U.S. Gets a 'D' for Preterm Birth Rates
11/12/08	U.S. Teens Brimming With Self-Esteem
11/12/08	Vest Monitors 'Individual' Air Pollution
11/12/08	Way to Rescue Tired Immune Cells Fighting HIV Found
11/12/08	With Angioplasty, More Is Better

11/11/08	'Cognitive Reserve' May Help Fight Alzheimer's
11/11/08	After Decades, Decreases in Heart Risk Factors Level Off
11/11/08	Beta Blocker Use Questioned in Non-Heart Surgery
11/11/08	Calcium, Vitamin D Won't Prevent Breast Cancer
11/11/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 11, 2008
11/11/08	Drug-Resistant TB Declines in United States
11/11/08	Florida Vision Test Law: Fewer Traffic Deaths Among Elderly
11/11/08	Flu Shots Lower Risk of Blood Clots
11/11/08	Gains Against Heart Failure Reported
11/11/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 11, 2008
11/11/08	Health Tip: Doing Your Baby's Laundry
11/11/08	Health Tip: Prevent Nail Problems
11/11/08	Homecoming Veterans Often Face Inner Challenge
11/11/08	Joyful Music in Tune With Heart Health
11/11/08	Lipoprotein Levels May Predict Women's Hypertension Risk
11/11/08	Long-Term Help Regimen Cut Heart Attack Recurrence
11/11/08	Lymph Node Shots Tested for Grass Pollen Allergy
11/11/08	New Type of Stent Shows Promise
11/11/08	Obese Kids Have Old Arteries
11/11/08	Retired NFL Players Don't Face Greater Heart Risk
11/11/08	States Asleep at the Wheel in Fighting Drowsy Driving
11/11/08	Study Questions Screening Heart Attack Patients for Depression

11/10/08	Aspirin Doesn't Guard Diabetics Against Heart Disease
11/10/08	Asthma 'Rescue' Inhalers Are Changing
11/10/08	Barriers to Good Asthma Care Detailed
11/10/08	Childhood Food Allergies on the Rise
11/10/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 10, 2008
11/10/08	Coated Stents Best for Heart Patients With Diabetes
11/10/08	Freezing Ovaries Preserves Fertility, Scientists Report
11/10/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 10, 2008
11/10/08	Health Tip: Protect Baby From Diaper Rash
11/10/08	Health Tip: Safer Sushi Eating
11/10/08	Heart Failure Hospitalizations Up Sharply
11/10/08	Heart Valves Fashioned From Stem Cells in Umbilical Cord Blood
11/10/08	Heartbeat Might One Day Power Pacemakers
11/10/08	High Temps Degrade Contact Lens Solution: Study
11/10/08	Hispanics Less Likely to Get Repeat Artery Surgery
11/10/08	MP3 Player Headphones May Throw Off Cardiac Devices
11/10/08	New Compound Might Be Improvement Over Allergy Shots
11/10/08	Poor Sleep, Hypertension a Dangerous Combination
11/10/08	Poverty May Aggravate Asthma
11/10/08	Speed Not Always of the Essence With Heart Cases in ER
11/10/08	Statin Might Help More People Fight Heart Disease Than Thought
11/10/08	Study Upholds Stopping Plavix Use Before Surgery
11/10/08	Use of Imaging Technology Skyrockets

11/09/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 9, 2008
11/09/08	Lack of Potassium Linked to High Blood Pressure

11/08/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 8, 2008
11/08/08	Overnight Dialysis Saves Lives: Study
11/08/08	Written Instructions Cut Bleeding Risk for Blood Thinner Use

11/07/08	'Scaffold' Could One Day Repair Damaged Hearts
11/07/08	Active Young Women Need Calcium, Vitamin D
11/07/08	Banned Obesity Drug Tied to Heart Risks Long After Use
11/07/08	Brain Scans Show Bullies Enjoy Others' Pain
11/07/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 7, 2008
11/07/08	Depression Heightens Sensitivity to Pain
11/07/08	Don't Rely on Diet to Prevent Weight Regain
11/07/08	ER Physicians Press for New Cardiac Arrest Strategies
11/07/08	Gene Mutation in Dalmatians Sheds Light on Kidney Stones in Humans
11/07/08	Gene Mutation May Cause Some Cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder
11/07/08	Head Injury in Young Kids May Predict ADHD Diagnosis
11/07/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 7, 2008
11/07/08	Health Tip: Bleeding Between Periods
11/07/08	Health Tip: Caring for a Loved One During the Holidays
11/07/08	Pediatric Heart Surgeons May Be Best Choice for Adults
11/07/08	Smoking Coupled With Obesity Raises Death Risk
11/07/08	TB Strain Called a Growing Public Threat

11/06/08	'Prescription Switching' Would Make Most Patients Unhappy
11/06/08	Alcohol Abuse Can Damage Bones
11/06/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 6, 2008
11/06/08	Counseling Can Combat Youth Violence
11/06/08	Dermatitis Can Have Many Causes
11/06/08	Drug Boosts Natural Growth Hormone in Seniors
11/06/08	Free Web Site Lists Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
11/06/08	Green Areas Lower Health Inequities Between Rich, Poor
11/06/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 6, 2008
11/06/08	Health Tip: Choosing Your Child's Therapist
11/06/08	Health Tip: Evaluating Your Child's Vision
11/06/08	Migraine Might Lower Breast Cancer Risk
11/06/08	Negative Cancer Messages Backfire With Blacks
11/06/08	New Pathways Studied to Repair Nerves
11/06/08	Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Dry Dog Food Continues
11/06/08	Stay Upbeat, Healthy to Thrive in Senior Years
11/06/08	Too Few Americans Aware of 'Pre-Diabetes'
11/06/08	U.S. Experts Still Unsure of Allergy Relief by Mouth

11/05/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 5, 2008
11/05/08	Debt-Linked Stress May Spur Premature Delivery
11/05/08	First-Ever Mapping of Cancer Patient's Genome
11/05/08	Gene Tied to Common Childhood Language Disorder
11/05/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 5, 2008
11/05/08	Health Tip: After Your Child is Born
11/05/08	Health Tip: Managing Bipolar Disorder
11/05/08	Most Parents Don't Overreact to Child Gene Tests
11/05/08	Powdered Milk Helps Kids Overcome Milk Allergy
11/05/08	Researchers ID Genetic Markers for Esophageal Cancer
11/05/08	Technique Preserves Future Fertility in Girls With Cancer
11/05/08	Testosterone Patch Restores Libido in Postmenopausal Women
11/05/08	Trigger for Stem Cell Differentiation Detailed
11/05/08	Two More Human Genomes Mapped
11/05/08	Vitamin Holds Promise for Alzheimer's Disease
11/05/08	When It Comes to Prescription Drugs, Get Smart
11/05/08	Whole Grains Lower Risk of Heart Failure

11/04/08	ADHD Affects Movement More in Boys Than in Girls
11/04/08	Anxiety Linked to Heart Attack Can Raise Death Risk
11/04/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 4, 2008
11/04/08	Extended Therapy Helps Drug-Addicted Teens
11/04/08	Folic Acid and Other B Vitamins Won't Help Prevent Cancer
11/04/08	Global Attention to Snakebites Is Unmet
11/04/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 4, 2008
11/04/08	Health Tip: Hiccups Can Wreak Havoc
11/04/08	Health Tip: What's on Your Plate?
11/04/08	Hormone Lowers Glucose Levels in Mice
11/04/08	Pediatricians Could Help Screen for Alcohol Abuse in Home
11/04/08	Silicone Breast Implants Might Raise Risk of Rare Lymphoma
11/04/08	Smokers' Homes More Likely to House Hungry Kids
11/04/08	Study Shows Hispanics Prefer Beer
11/04/08	Sudden Death Risk Highest 30 Days After Heart Attack
11/04/08	Too Many High-Risk Teens Not Getting Flu Shots
11/04/08	Women's Hands Home to More Types of Germs

11/03/08	Caffeine in Pregnancy Associated With Low Birth Weight Risk
11/03/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 3, 2008
11/03/08	Diabetes, Hypertension Hasten Death in Alzheimer's Patients
11/03/08	Earlier Vaccination Could Cut Whooping Cough Deaths
11/03/08	Fish Twice a Week Cuts Diabetics' Kidney Risks
11/03/08	Grandparent Caregivers Cut Kids' Injury Risk in Half
11/03/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 3, 2008
11/03/08	Health Tip: Obesity and Your Child
11/03/08	Health Tip: Prevent Night-Driving Dangers
11/03/08	Kids With Parent in War Zone Face Behavior Risks
11/03/08	Many Unlicensed Teen Drivers Put Safety Last
11/03/08	Primary Insomnia Tied to Brain Neurochemical Imbalance
11/03/08	Rainy Areas in U.S. Show Higher Autism Rates
11/03/08	Scans Reveal Brain Abnormalities in Fibromyalgia Patients
11/03/08	Scientists Make Clones of Mice Dead 16 Years
11/03/08	Sexually Charged TV Might Raise Risk of Teen Pregnancy
11/03/08	Study Sheds Light on Painkillers' Heart Risk
11/03/08	U.S. Reported 25,000 Cases of HPV-Related Cancers Annually
11/03/08	Use of Kids' Meds on the Increase

11/01/08	FDA Faulted for Stance on Chemical in Plastics
11/01/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 1, 2008
11/01/08	New Imaging Identifies Types of Liver Disease
11/01/08	Semi-Annual Time Changes May Affect the Heart
11/01/08	Tailored Treatment Boosts Kidney Cancer Survival

Last updated Nov 23, 2008 07:45:12