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April 2008

April 2

Health Tip: Getting Up After a Fall Health Tip: Prevent Back Problems After Pregnancy New Scan 'Sees' Tumors Deep Inside Body Very Premature Babies Show Raised Risk for Autism HIV Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack Clinical Trials Update: April 2, 2008 Health Highlights: April 2, 2008 Seat Belt Use by Pregnant Women Could Save 200 Fetuses a Year Fetal Cells Detected in Mothers' Blood Years After Donor Egg Pregnancies Antipsychotic Drugs of Little Benefit to Alzheimer's Patients Gene Variants Linked to Lung Cancer Identified Persistent Insomnia Leads to Depression in Young Adults Report Finds Big Disparities in Well-Being of U.S. Kids Obesity During Pregnancy Carries Bigger Price Tag Topical Cream Treats Precancerous Lesions of Vulva Off-Label Drug Use Needs Strong Oversight Amateur Singers, Teachers Seldom Hear Sounds of Trouble

April 3

Health Tip: Avoiding Cellulite Health Tip: Risk Factors for Alcohol Abuse Women Veterinarians Face Higher Miscarriage Risk Better-Educated Smokers More Likely to Quit After Seeing Ads Health Highlights: April 3, 2008 Clinical Trials Update: April 3, 2008 Psoriasis Poses Danger for More Serious Complications Molecular Cause of Breast Cancer Metastasis Discovered Anemia Triples Risk of Local Recurrence in Breast Cancer Patients DNA Find in Oregon Is Oldest Yet Discovered in Americas Alcoholics Not to Blame for All Drunk Driving Cases More Than 90,000 U.S. Infants Are Victims of Abuse or Neglect Genetic Disorder May Hold Key to Heat Stroke Cure Mother-Child Bond Affects Quality of Conflict Resolution Eating Less May Hinder Immune System When It Comes to Pregnancy, Timing Is Everything Male Partner Violence Hurts Women's Health Worldwide Dads' Early-Onset Obesity Linked to Liver Disease in Kids

April 4

Health Tip: Calculating Your BMI Health Tip: Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar During Exercise Small Firms Shoulder Burden of Increasing Health Costs Most Cancer Survivors Say Chemo Fears Unfounded Clinical Trials Update: April 4, 2008 Rotarix Approved to Treat Rotavirus in Children Health Highlights: April 4, 2008 FDA OKs New Rotavirus Vaccine Young Gymnasts Tumbling and Vaulting Their Way to the ER Seniors Avoid ER at Start of Month Gum Disease, HPV a Double Whammy Yoga Program May Help Prevent Falls in Elderly Injectable Antibiotic Protects Against Lyme Disease in Mice Patient Navigators Boost Colon Screens in Urban Minorities Study Shows Anger Has Its Uses Scientists ID New Genetic Markers for Bowel Disease Radon: The Silent Home Invader That Can Kill 'Nanomachine' Releases Anticancer Drugs Inside Cells Uric Acid May Help Spot Diabetic Kidney Disease Early Lowering Blood Pressure Improves Brain Hemorrhage Outcomes

April 7

Tight Backpack Straps Cut Blood to Shoulders, Arms Health Tip: Why am I Constipated? Health Tip: Take Care of Your Feet Fetal Exposure to Substance Abuse Changes Brain Structure TV in the Bedroom Is Not a Teen's Best Friend Did Medicare Reimbursement Changes Affect Prostate Cancer Treatment? Clinical Trials Update: April 7, 2008 Health Highlights: April 7, 2008 Heard the One About How to Beat Tension? Testosterone Therapy May Reduce Bone Loss in Older Men School Environment Can Curb Kids' Weight Gain Gator Blood May Be New Source of Antibiotics HRT Dosing May Determine Risks, Benefits Antipsychotic Drug Boosts Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes New Guidelines Tackle Treatment of Resistant Hypertension Depression and Alzheimer's Risk Linked Drug Mix-Ups Harm Hospitalized Kids Reprogrammed Cells Reduce Parkinson's Symptoms Faster Test Detects Fake Tamiflu Drugs

April 9

Health Tip: Before Getting Plastic Surgery Faces May Provide Clues to Sexual Attitudes Health Tip: Swelling During Pregnancy Breast Cancer Lymph Node Biopsy May Need Closer Look Clinical Trials Update: April 9, 2008 Health Highlights: April 9, 2008 Medical Errors Costing U.S. Billions Caffeine May Block High Cholesterol Linked to Alzheimer's Raloxifene Safe for Women With Decreased Kidney Function Cancer Stem Cells Created in Lab Professionals Use Drugs to Sharpen Their Minds, Survey Finds Researchers Define Mechanism of Methamphetamine Addiction 15 Million Americans Suffer From Social Anxiety Disorder Diabetes in Middle Age Raises Alzheimer's Risk High-Dose Chemo Fails Against Small Cell Lung Cancers Researchers Find Gene Mutation That Increases Asthma Risk Stenting as Good as Surgery for Stroke Prevention Gene Mutations for Rare Heart Disease Also Found in Kids Mumps Outbreak in Midwest Could Have Been Worse Aerobic Exercise Keeps You Young

April 11

Health Tip: Taking Folic Acid Kids With Cell Phones Not as Safe Crossing Streets T-Cell Duplication Delayed Up to 3 Days After Infection Health Tip: Battling Bunions Few Countries on Track to Curb Maternal, Child Mortality Rates Clinical Trials Update: April 11, 2008 Health Highlights: April 11, 2008 Cancer Drug Trials Often Halted Early When a Mind Begins to Disappear: A Young Family's Journey to the Dark Side Researchers Identify New Genetic Links to Psoriasis Doctor-Patient Talks Affect Use of Breast Reconstruction Surgery While Hospice Care Is Growing, Not All Have Access Guidelines Seek to Reduce Medication Errors Involving Kids Boston Trial to Test New HIV/AIDS Vaccine 'Worry' Spot in Brain Found Clinical Trial Volunteers Uneasy About Some Financial Ties Study Points to New Treatments for Polycystic Kidney Disease

April 14

Breast Cancer Vaccine Works Against Deadlier Form of Disease Drinking May Raise Breast Cancer Risk Biomarker May Predict Response to Cancer Therapy Molecule Disrupts DNA Sequence in Ewing's Sarcoma Health Tip: Tornado Safety Health Tip: Taking Kids on the Road Clinical Trials Update: April 14, 2008 Health Highlights: April 14, 2008 Health Tip: Donating Blood Heart's Stem Cells Not Created Equally Stem Cell Marker Controls Pair of Key Cancer Pathways Celebrex Plus Lipitor Could Fight Prostate Cancer Girls Participating in Sports in Record Numbers Detecting, Diagnosing Breast Cancers Teen Pregnancies, Abortions Drop From 1990 to 2004: CDC Elevated Urate Levels May Slow Parkinson's in Men Hormone Replacement May Cut Risk for Age-Linked Eye Disease High Blood Pressure May Be Buffer Against Headaches New Benefits From Old Heart Measures Diabetic Eye Problem Linked to Heart Failure Testosterone Levels Among Financial Traders Affect Performance Testosterone Spray Improves Sexual Satisfaction in Women

April 15

New Drug Duo Helps Cut Colon Cancer Risk Health Tip: Having High Blood Pressure New HPV Vaccine Promising in Mice Health Tip: Pain in Your Side Women's Awareness of Cancer Risk Linked to Race, Ethnicity Clinical Trials Update: April 15, 2008 Health Highlights: April 15, 2008 Heart Failure Drugs Linked to Hip Bone Loss in Older Men Experimental Cancer Vaccines Show Promise Most Early-Onset Dementia Not Alzheimer's Prolonged Fasting Boosts Risk of Rare Stroke Key Vioxx Research Was Written by Merck, Documents Allege Breast Cancer Unchanged in Black Women, Despite Drop in HRT Use Drug Proves Effective in Slowing Melanomas Space Radiation a Risk for Astronauts Extra Drug Improves Rectal Cancer Treatment Sleep Disorder Linked to Neurodegenerative Conditions Pill Reduces Relapses in MS Patients Chemo May Not Affect Memory in Breast Cancer Patients

April 16

High Doses of Vitamin E Lengthen Lives of Alzheimer's Patients Health Tip: Improve Indoor Air After a Flood Exercise Could Cut Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment Health Tip: If You Have High Cholesterol Smoking, Drinking, Cholesterol May Be Alzheimer's Risk Factors Clinical Trials Update: April 16, 2008 Health Highlights: April 16, 2008 Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Leg Artery Blockages Dust Mites Trump Asthma Prevention Guidelines Seasonal Flu Outbreaks Start in Asia: Study Splints as Good as Plaster Casts for Minor Fractures Timing of HRT May Influence Heart Risks Men More Likely to Develop Cognitive Problems Formaldehyde Linked to Lou Gehrig's Disease Cardiac Patients Admitted During Week More Likely to Survive Gestational Age Not Sole Predictor of Preemie Survival Weekly Doses of Taxol Prolonged Lives of Breast Cancer Patients Patient-Controlled Health Records Could Change Future of Research

April 17

Mouth Swab May One Day Diagnose Lung Cancer Early Screening Improves Outcomes for Kids With Amblyopia Health Tip: What Could Be Causing Your Acne? Health Tip: Coping With Migraines During Pregnancy Health Highlights: April 17, 2008 Clinical Trials Update: April 17, 2008 Mice Can Sense Oxygen Through Their Skin Mature Mouse Cells Reprogrammed to Stem Cell-Like State Prozac Makes Old Brain Cells Young Current Flu Season Worst in 4 Years Skin Test Spots Heart Risks in Healthy People Breast-Feeding While on Seizure Meds Doesn't Harm Babies Overuse of Opioids, Barbiturates Boosts Chronic Migraine Risk Migraines' Frequency Influences Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Common Medications May Harm Memory in Older People Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Shows Promise Children With Migraines at Higher Risk for Sleep Disorders Deep Brain Stimulation Aids Those With Rare Headache Condition Work Conflicts Can Do a Job on Your Sleep

April 18

Gleevec Pushes Advanced Melanoma Into Remission Health Tip: Controlling Crohn's Disease Chronic Exposure to Solvents Disturbs Brain's Wiring Health Tip: Talking to a Person With Alzheimer's Disease Donor Dogs Give the Gift of Life Health Highlights: April 18, 2008 Clinical Trials Update: April 18, 2008 New Psoriasis Pill Appears Effective Health Woes Not Always to Blame for Chronic Cough Computer Program Helps COPD Patients Monitor Breathing Metabolic Syndrome Triggered by Overeating, Not Obesity Talk Therapy Proves Effective for Terminal Cancer Patients Muscle Mass May Not Explain High Creatinine in Black Kidney Patients Dealing Cervical Cancer a Knockout Blow Treximet Approved for Migraines Choices Sap Your Stamina, Self Control: Study Gene Therapy in Rats Reduces Cocaine Use Exercise Combats Cancer Fatigue

April 22

FDA: Contaminated Heparin Found in 11 Countries Common Chemotherapy Drug Linked to Memory Problems Health Tip: After Your Medical Appointment Larger Skin Lesions More Likely to Be Melanoma Health Tip: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Health Highlights: April 22, 2008 Seniors No Strangers to Happiness Disparities in Life Expectancy Increasing Gene Variant Boosts Risk for Stress-Related Ischemia Nasal Surgery Helps Ease Sleep Apnea Symptoms Clinical Trials Update: April 22, 2008 Cimzia Sanctioned to Treat Crohn's Disease Number of U.S. General Surgeons in Decline Quality Care, Not Number of Procedures, Determines Bypass Results Antipsychotic Drugs Linked to Pneumonia in Elderly Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Shows Mixed Results New Drug-Coated Stent Does Well in Early Trial New Anal Cancer Therapy Fails to Improve Outcomes Pot Plus Alcohol Kills Young Rats' Brain Cells

April 23

Health Tip: If You Have to Take Iron Supplements Scan Detects Oxygen Levels in Tumors Sleep Apnea Screening Cuts Surgical Complications Health Tip: Why Breast-Feed? Clinical Trials Update: April 23, 2008 Health Highlights: April 23, 2008 Brain Patterns Predict Mistakes Cell Fusions During Inflammation May Protect Neurons Gloves Made From New Form of Latex Approved Gene Predicts Breast Cancer Prognosis Embryonic Stem Cells Turned Into Three Types of Heart Cells Scientists Discover How Stomach Tumors Form Skin Pain, Sensitivity Rises With Migraine Annual Trachoma Treatments May Be Unnecessary Researchers Identify Contaminant in Tainted Heparin Exercise Plays Role in Recovery From Sports Injuries Enzyme Beneficial to Alzheimer's Plays Darker Role in Other Dementia Cutting Phosphate May Protect Kidney Patients From Heart Trouble

April 25

Clinical Symptoms Enough to Switch Drug Regimens for HIV Patients Laparoscopic Surgery on Pancreas Has Fewer Complications Health Tip: Protect Yourself Against Cervical Cancer FDR Might Have Had Melanoma Health Tip: Caring for a Ruptured Eardrum When It Comes to Memory, It's All About Location Clinical Trials Update: April 25, 2008 Health Highlights: April 25, 2008 Relistor Helps Ease Painkiller-Related Constipation Factors in Cancer Death Rates Stay Stagnant U.S. Air Pollution Standards Don't Protect Asthmatic Kids Fleeting Facial Expressions Reveal Deep Secrets Disordered Eating Is Widespread Among U.S. Women Possible Viral Links to Lung Cancer Risk Uncovered Immune-Boosting Lung Cancer Therapy Shows Promise Omega-3 Benefits for Bipolar Disorder Remain Unclear 1 in 4 Uninsured Are Eligible for Aid But Aren't Enrolled Chinese Ants Show Promise in Fighting Arthritis, Other Diseases Diluted Seawater Boosts Nutritional Content of Tomatoes

April 28

An Alternative to Medicinal Marijuana Pre-Pregnancy Diabetes Rates Have Doubled Health Tip: Wear and Tear on the Knees Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Share Some Genetic Risk Factors Health Tip: Talking to Your Dentist Clinical Trials Update: April 28, 2008 Health Highlights: April 28, 2008 Eye Cell Implants Improve Parkinson's Symptoms Gastric Bypass May Also Relieve Low Back Pain Experimental Blood Substitutes Unsafe, Study Finds Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Severely Depressed Quick Decompression Aids Spinal Injury Recovery Epilepsy Drug Linked to Bone Loss New Worries Over Blockbuster Meds Avandia, Fosamax Brain Tumor Biomarker May Improve Patient Outcomes HRT Increases Stroke Risk Infection, Cardiac Woes Send Heart Failure Patients to the Hospital Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery Cheaper Than Fusion

April 29

Health Insurance Premiums Skyrocket 1 in 4 U.S. Toddlers Improperly Vaccinated Measurements Poor for Assessing Clinical Trials With Children Health Tip: Exercising During Pregnancy Health Tip: Create a Space for Sleep Device Approved to Assess Arterial Plaque Clinical Trials Update: April 29, 2008 Health Highlights: April 29, 2008 Pituitary Hormone May Boost Women's Heart Risk Researchers Tackle HIV From a New Angle Secondhand Smoke Blocks Artery Repair Genes Linked to Osteoporosis Identified Exercise Cuts Women's Risk of Heart Disease International Consortium Will Hunt Down Genetics of Cancer Medicare Costs Soar for Cancer Care Many Americans Share Prescription Meds Cervical Cancer Screens Effective But More Can Be Done Viscosity Enhancers Curb Bleeding Complications Youngest Drug Users Most Likely to Leave Treatment Programs

April 30

Too Few Cancer Survivors Pursue Healthy Lifestyles Health Tip: Exercising in Hot Weather Health Tip: Pre-Pregnancy Health for Men Experimental Drug Eases Symptoms of Mild Alzheimer's Amitiza Treats Irritable Bowel With Constipation Clinical Trials Update: April 30, 2008 Health Highlights: April 30, 2008 Drinking Dampens Ability to Feel Fear Mouse Skin Cells Reprogrammed to Act Like Embryonic Stem Cells Bioartificial Kidney Cuts Death Risk, Improves Outcomes Report Slams U.S. Food Safety System Researchers Develop Quick Way to Create Human Antibodies High Self-Esteem May Mask Defensiveness Staff Training Reduces Postpartum Bleeding, Episiotomies Genetic Changes May Dictate Course of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Tree-Lined Streets Associated With Lower Childhood Asthma Rates Prozac Reduces Disease Activity in MS Patients

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