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 Kids Playing With Laser Pointers May Be Aiming for Eye Trouble
Post Date: 09/08/2010
Teen boy damages retina with Internet-purchased 'toy,' doctors say
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Dementia Warning Signs Identified in Type 2 Diabetics: Study
Post Date: 09/08/2010
High blood pressure, slow gait, self-reported bad health might signal decline, researchers say
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Statins May Guard Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
Post Date: 09/08/2010
Study showed only an association between the two, expert notes
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Working Overtime Adds to Heart Risk for Out-of-Shape Men
Post Date: 09/08/2010
But being physically fit seems to protect those who work longer hours, researchers say
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Kids on HIV Drug Cocktail May Need Revaccination
Post Date: 09/08/2010
Immunity to childhood diseases can wane more quickly than in children without the virus, researchers say
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Elderly May Benefit From Minimally Invasive Shoulder Surgery
Post Date: 09/08/2010
Significant pain reduction reported by 96% after operation to repair rotator cuff tears, researchers find
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Immune System Genes Show Links to Type 1 Diabetes
Post Date: 09/08/2010
Finding is starting point for new work on the disease's origins, possible treatment, experts say
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Pediatricians' Group Urges Flu Shots for All Health-Care Workers
Post Date: 09/08/2010
AAP calls mandatory shots 'ethically justified, necessary, and long overdue to ensure patient safety'
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Repeat DUI Offenders Have Reasoning Deficits: Study
Post Date: 09/08/2010
Subtle decision-making problems may not show up on conventional tests, researchers say
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Many Heart Patients Place False Hope in Angioplasty
Post Date: 09/08/2010
In non-emergency scenarios, the artery-opening procedure won't prevent heart attack, experts note
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Emergency Visits for Stomach Pain Rose Over Decade
Post Date: 09/08/2010
Use of medical imaging also increased, U.S. government study found
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Health Highlights: Sept. 8, 2010
Post Date: 09/08/2010
- Cockroaches, Locusts Eyed as New Source of Antibiotics
- Former Head of Salmonella-Linked Peanut Firm Now a Consultant
- Judge Refuses To Lift Embryonic Stem Cell Funding Ban
- Brass Instruments May Be Linked to Lung Condition
- FDA Issues Warning Letters Over Green Tea Beverages
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Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 8, 2010
Post Date: 09/08/2010
- Pediatric GERD
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Bacterial Vaginosis
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Health Care Reform: Is There a Doctor in the House?
Post Date: 09/08/2010
Reform could strain, or possibly improve, the primary-care experience
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Men Seem More Susceptible to Memory Problems Than Women
Post Date: 09/08/2010
Among elderly, rate of mild impairment was 1.5 times higher in males, study finds
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Young Parents May Be Especially Prone to Depression
Post Date: 09/08/2010
Greatest risk is during first year after child is born, researchers say
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Heart Health Rises With Education in Rich Nations
Post Date: 09/07/2010
But findings don't apply to low- or middle-income countries, study says
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Pancreatic Chemo Comparison Finds No Survival Boost
Post Date: 09/07/2010
Search for more successful treatments for the deadly cancer continues, expert says
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Many HIV-Infected Kids Could Use Cheaper Treatment Safely
Post Date: 09/07/2010
Study found that returning to nevirapine still kept viral load down for most
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H1N1 Pandemic Flu Even Milder Than Seasonal Strains
Post Date: 09/07/2010
Though youngest were most vulnerable, fewer serious complications seen, study finds
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Decline in Adult Smoking Stalls, Alarming Experts
Post Date: 09/07/2010
And more than half of U.S. kids exposed to secondhand smoke, CDC report finds
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In Cities, Weak Social Ties May Boost Mental Illness
Post Date: 09/07/2010
Swedish study finds urban dwellers more prone to disorders such as schizophrenia
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'Self-Embedding' Takes Teen Self-Injury to the Extreme
Post Date: 09/07/2010
Radiologists recommend minimally invasive procedure to remove staples, paper clips and more
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Large Companies More Likely to Offer Dental Insurance
Post Date: 09/07/2010
Only about a third of all U.S. businesses provide it, study finds
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'Magic Mushroom' Hallucinogen Might Help Cancer Patients
Post Date: 09/07/2010
Study found it eased anxieties, lifted spirits in those with advanced disease
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Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 7, 2010
Post Date: 09/07/2010
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Menstrual Migraine
- Asthma
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Health Highlights: Sept. 7, 2010
Post Date: 09/07/2010
- Brass Instruments May Be Linked to Lung Condition
- FDA Issues Warning Letters Over Green Tea Beverages
- Expert Urges Vigilance Against Flu Outbreaks
- Low Blood Pressure Drug Will Stay On Market: FDA
- Fathers Also Affected By Postpartum Depression
- Salmonella Fears Prompt Hartz Dog Treat Recall
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Health Care Reform: Will It Empower or Perplex Consumers?
Post Date: 09/07/2010
Choosing health plans, managing chronic conditions requires basic health literacy
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Cost of Medical Malpractice Tops $55 Billion a Year in U.S.
Post Date: 09/07/2010
Researchers blame unnecessary tests, treatments given to avoid lawsuits
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Fillings, Sealants May Leach BPA Into Kids' Mouths
Post Date: 09/07/2010
But analysis finds exposure to the controversial chemical is short-lived, with health effects unclear
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Urgent Care, Retail Clinics Offer Alternatives to ER Visits
Post Date: 09/07/2010
Less expensive options could save over $4 billion a year in U.S. health care costs, study suggests
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Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Childhood Obesity
Post Date: 09/07/2010
Study found more than 30% of kids who didn't get enough nighttime rest gained too much weight
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Low-Carb Diets Heavy on Meat May Raise Health Risks
Post Date: 09/07/2010
But vegetable-based low-carb plans lowered death rates from cancer and heart disease, study finds
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Autistic Toddlers Prefer to Gaze at Geometric Patterns: Study
Post Date: 09/07/2010
Finding could help spot the disorder early, when treatments are most effective, researchers say
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Chemicals in Rugs, Cookware May Be Linked to Raised Cholesterol in Teens
Post Date: 09/07/2010
Long-term effect of exposure to PFOAs, PFOS compounds still unknown, researchers say
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After $75,000, Money Can't Buy Day-to-Day Happiness
Post Date: 09/07/2010
But the more people make, the better they feel about their lives overall, study found
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Winter Sports Tourists at Higher Risk of Heart Attack
Post Date: 09/05/2010
Too little conditioning, cold and high altitude all contribute to hazard, researchers say
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College Students Reminded to Wash Their Hands
Post Date: 09/05/2010
Making good hygiene a habit can help stop spread of flu at school, expert says
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No Surprise: Walking, Cycling Linked to Healthier Weights
Post Date: 09/04/2010
Researcher admits finding seems obvious, but says scientific proof still important to encourage activity
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Parents Can Take Steps to Boost Kids' Health, Well-Being
Post Date: 09/04/2010
Pediatrician offers tips to start the school year right
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Lead Exposure May Delay Puberty in Girls
Post Date: 09/03/2010
Occurred even at blood levels below those recommended for treatment, NIH found
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Pedestrian Death By Car More Likely Among Uninsured, Minorities
Post Date: 09/03/2010
Blacks, Hispanics also more likely to be hit by a vehicle, study shows
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Life's Key Moments Occur Within Relationships, Study Finds
Post Date: 09/03/2010
Personal highs, lows less important than events shared with others, researchers say
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Lower Risk of Surgery Than Thought for Kids With Crohn's
Post Date: 09/03/2010
More study needed on early treatments to alter the course of the bowel disease, researchers say
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Exposure to Violence May Aggravate Asthma, Study Finds
Post Date: 09/03/2010
Researchers link stress of inner-city life to increased hospitalizations
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Mouse Study May Help Explain Fish Oil's Benefits
Post Date: 09/03/2010
Giving rodents omega-3 fatty acids helped counteract inflammation that can lead to diabetes
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Sickle Cell Kids at Greater Risk of 'Swine Flu' Complications
Post Date: 09/03/2010
Findings highlight need to vaccinate against H1N1, seasonal flu, researchers say
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Talks With Plastic Surgeon Urged Before Mastectomy
Post Date: 09/03/2010
Where woman goes for treatment may influence breast reconstruction decision, study suggests
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Infants May Display Subtle Autism Signs at 6 Months: Study
Post Date: 09/03/2010
Infrequent gazing at others without prompting may be a tip-off, researchers say
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Disease May Be Only a Plane Ride Away
Post Date: 09/03/2010
Without vigilant adherence to childhood immunizations, outbreaks could return, experts say
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