Daily Health News
08/19/2008
- Zoledronic Acid Protects Bones of Women Getting Breast Cancer Treatment
Drug countered effect of endocrine therapy in premenopausal patients, study finds - Arsenic in Drinking Water Raises Diabetes Risk
Even low levels, like those found in U.S., could boost the odds, study finds - Mathematical Model Helps Predict Cancer Tumor Size
Calculations were close to what was actually seen in clinical practice, Stanford team says - Silver-Coated Ventilator Tubes Cut Risk of Pneumonia
Antimicrobial properties blocked bacteria formation, delayed onset of lung inflammation - Cognitive Score Changes Over Time May Hint at Dementia
Study authors stress new method is a complement to current testing - Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report
At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado - Vitamin B, Folate Supplements Won't Help Heart
In fact, new study hints they might be hazardous - Medicare Web Site Confounds Many Seniors
Confusing information, complex language makes site hard to use, researchers say - Ultrasound Used to Predict Heart Attack Risk
Provides noninvasive way to identify plaques, improve effectiveness of therapy - Imaging System Lets Doctors 'See' Cancer During Surgery
Fluorescent dyes light up diseased tissue on video monitors, helping spare healthy cells - More Juices Found to Affect Drugs' Effectiveness: Study
Orange and apple join grapefruit on list of drinks that may pose problems - Low Vitamin D Raises Women's Hip Fracture Risk
Too many Americans aren't getting enough of the sun-sourced nutrient, researchers say - Health Highlights: Aug. 19, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 19, 2008
- Living to 100 Doesn't Mean Living Poorly
Staying healthy, independent is what usually gets folks to this advanced age, study finds - ED Drug Relieves Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
In men with enlarged prostates, daily Cialis showed benefit without side effects - Health Tip: Take a Healthy Hike
Make sure you're prepared - Health Tip: Who's Prone to Iron Deficiency?
Menstruating women to blood donors, among others - Reaching the Heart Through the Wrist
Though procedure is used less often, it reduces bleeding problems, study finds
08/18/2008
- Immune Response May Hinder Stem Cell Treatments
This unexpected reaction must be overcome to ensure therapeutic success, experts say - Epilepsy Raises Drowning Risk
Seizures could boost the danger in tubs, pools, experts say - Study Lets Teens Sound Off on Acne Therapies
Most would pay hundreds of dollars to get rid of the problem - Gum Chewing May Speed Colon Surgery Recovery
It appears to act as 'sham feeding' that stimulates digestive nerves, U.K. study suggests - Poor Sleep Linked to High Blood Pressure in Teens
Similar results have been found in studies of adults - Older Patients Less Likely to Be Taken to Trauma Centers
Authors of new study say aim is to generate awareness of the problem - Science May Banish Bad Hair Days
Super close-up views of how strands interact could be key, researchers say - A Hope: Contaminant-Free Synthetic Heparin
Team of chemists makes blood thinner in lab, but hopes for large-scale production - Health Highlights: Aug. 18, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 18, 2008
- Health Tip: Check Baby's Toys for Safety
Avoid playthings that can cause injury - New Imaging Technique Could Spot Early Cancers
Lasers heat nanotubes, then docs listen for ultrasound waves released showing tumors - Health Tip: Keep Cholesterol Under Control
Doing so may require lifestyle changes - Newly Discovered Air Pollutants May Cause Lung Problems
Cancer, cardiopulmonary diseases might be tied to persistent free radicals, study says - Survivors of 1918 Flu Pandemic Immune 90 Years Later
Finding could lead to new strategies for fighting future pandemics, researchers say
08/17/2008
- Health Highlights: Aug. 17, 2008
- Pack Safety Should Be on Back-to-School Lists
Orthopedic doctor offers tips on how to choose and use the proper backpack
08/16/2008
- Freshman Weight Gain Has Many Culprits
Fast food access, alcohol and study load contribute to poor dietary choices, expert says - Health Highlights: Aug. 16, 2008
08/15/2008
- Rituximab Promotes Healing in Common Kidney Disease
Poor function can be reversed in patients with membranous nephropathy, study finds - Testosterone Associated With Disease Transmission
Mouse study finds hormone affects behavior, drives spread of contact illness - Can Physical Cues Signal Dementia?
Research suggests that exercise can benefit the brain as well as the body - Study Probes Internet Health-Related Search Patterns
Use of Google Trends mirrors data sought in other countries as well, researchers say - Money Matters
Studies suggest why some people save while others spend - First Treatment Sanctioned for Chorea in Huntington's Patients
The involuntary jerky movements that accompany the disease - Older Adults Reluctant to Question Surgical Treatment
They only raised about half their concerns, so doctors should listen carefully, study says - Statins Help Obese People After Bypass Surgery
Cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce closing of heart arteries, study shows - Drug Combo Cuts COPD Lung Function Loss
Trial called first to prove effective therapy across sex, age, ethnicity, body mass - Refs May Be Blinded by Red Uniforms
Study of the martial art tae kwondo suggests color can influence decisions - Health Highlights: Aug. 15, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 15, 2008
- Asthma's Course Differs by Gender
By puberty, condition may be passing phase in boys, but more permanent in girls, study says - Health Tip: Managing a Chronic Illness
Set goals for yourself - Health Tip: Sleep Positions While You're Pregnant
Suggestions for more comfortable rest - Statins Might Reverse ED in Some Men
In animal study, effect on those with metabolic syndrome was seen within days - Medicare Prescription Drug Premiums to Rise in '09
The $28 monthly rate is lower than initially projected, officials said
08/14/2008
- Heart Drug Used in Ambulance Boosts Survival
High dose of tirofiban plus standard therapy had lower overall mortality, study finds - How Long-Distance Runners Get to the Finish
Successful ones can control their heart rate, study finds - Kids' Obesity Linked to Ear Infections
Altered sense of taste may result in preference for unhealthy foods, studies suggest - Childhood Dairy Intake Boosts Bone Health Later On
Teens who ate 2 or more servings a day as kids had higher mineral content, study finds - Stress, Anxiety Worsen Response to Allergens
Delayed reactions also occur in allergic asthma, can be life-threatening, study says - Stroke Risk in Women Smokers Goes Up by Each Cigarette
There's a nine-fold increase for two packs a day, study finds - New Lymphoma Drug Shows Promise
Eleven of 38 non-Hodgkin patients respond to blinatumomab, study finds - Insurance Matters When It Comes to Kids' Health Care
Insured children are 3 times more likely to visit the doctor, study finds - Exercise Reduces Blood Pressure...
... But too few doctors recommend it to their patients, study finds - Safety Triggers, Training Cut Nail Gun Injuries
Study urges more regulation of tools responsible for more than 35,000 ER visits yearly - Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 14, 2008
- Moisturizers Spur Skin Cancer in Mouse Study
Experiments find skin creams boosted rate of cancer growth, number of tumors; experts say human impact unknown. - Lack of Energy in Old Age May Foretell Illness
Anergia not just a part of advancing years but could be tied to severe problems, death - Health Tip: Help Control Irritable Bowel
Diet changes can help prevent symptoms - Health Tip: Don't Do Your Child's Homework
But offer your help when it's needed
08/13/2008
- Air Pollution Can Damage Heart, Blood Vessels, Too
Beijing Olympics focuses attention on health problems outside the lungs, researchers say - Angioplasty No Better Than Drug Treatment in Long Run
Benefit disappears within three years, study finds - Infant Heart Transplant Controversy Continues
3 new reports raise question of how long a heart must stop beating before death is certain - HRT Drug Boosts Stroke Risk in Older Women
Tibolone should not be used by those 60 and older, study says - Epilepsy Receiving Inadequate Attention
CDC says patients, doctors at fault for treatment gaps affecting 1 in every 100 Americans - Physical Frailty Could Predict Alzheimer's Disease
Waning of strength, agility tied to brain damage, even in the absence of dementia - Poor Coordination in Childhood Tied to Adult Obesity
Clumsiness at age 7, below-par motor skills at 11 linked to weight gain later, study says - Men and Women Calculate Cost of Affairs
New research reports both biological and economic benefits are weighed - Blocking Drug-Related Memories May Prevent Relapses
Animal brain receptor study suggests new treatments for addiction in humans - Healthy Sex Life Can Extend Into 80s
But past STDs, med use and relationship issues can derail intimacy, study says - Health Highlights: Aug. 13, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 13, 2008
- Many Hispanics Shut Out of U.S. Health Care System
Immigration status and health insurance play key roles in access to care, survey finds - Health Tip: Beating Backpack Pain
Wear it the right way - Golf Course Insecticides Pose Little Danger to Players
Common turf applications scored well below par for EPA standards, study finds - Health Tip: Something in Your Eye?
How to get it out safely
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