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News Archive for April 2008
April 1, 2008
- Health Tip: Potassium-Rich Foods
- Normal Weight Doesn't Always Equal Healthy Weight
- Scientists Uncover How HIV Hides Inside Cells
- Health Tip: Choosing a Babysitter
- Clinical Trials Update: April 1, 2008
- Health Highlights: April 1, 2008
- Home Defibrillators Fail to Boost Survival Rates
- Obesity Drug Shows Mixed Success Against Atherosclerosis
- Study Finds Older Corneas Suitable for Transplantation
- Genomic Profiling of Breast Cancers a Better Treatment Tool
- Drug Failed to Reduce Heart Attack Risk After Bypass
- U.N. Seeks to Curb World's Traffic Deaths
- Fasting Before Chemo Protects Healthy Cells
- Rap Music Glorifying Drug Use
- Restrictive Prescription Drug Policies Hurt Schizophrenics
- Report Claims Clinical Trials Miss Many Populations
- Avandia May Slow Atherosclerosis After Bypass Surgery
April 2, 2008
- 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, 2008
- 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, 2008
- 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 5, 2008
April 6, 2008
- Health Highlights: April 6, 2008
- Travel Tips for Seniors
- Painkillers Boost Muscle Mass Among Weight-Training Elderly
- Animal Study Links Social Standing With Drug Use Risk
- Parkinson's Disrupts Stem Cell Therapy Transplants
- 'Freshman 15' Theory Takes a Pounding
- Mud Harnessed to Fight Infections
- One-Third of Dementia Cases Linked to Small Blood Vessel Damage
April 7, 2008
- 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 8, 2008
- Probable Case of Human-to-Human Bird Flu Transmission Reported
- Too Little Sleep Leads to Too Much Weight for Kids
- Health Tip: Taming a Temper Tantrum
- Health Tip: Having Neck Pain?
- Clinical Trials Update: April 8, 2008
- Health Highlights: April 8, 2008
- Food as Medicine?
- Exercise During Pregnancy Has Baby Benefits, Too
- Genes' Influence on Fears Changes Over Time
- Aggressive Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Treatment Shows Some Benefit
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids Won't Prevent Crohn's Relapse
- Estrogen Supplements May Raise Odds of Benign Breast Disease
- Scientists Block Prostate Cancer Cells' Spread
- Two Liver Cancer Treatments Better Than One
- Green Tea, Mushroom Extract Combo Slows Sarcomas
- Kidney Dysfunction Puts Women at Risk of Sudden Death
- A Month of Exercise Helps Ease Heart Failure
April 9, 2008
- 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 10, 2008
- Whisk Those Blues Away
- Postmenopausal Women's Sexual Dissatisfaction Not Linked to Heart Troubles
- Health Tip: Weight Gain During Pregnancy
- Egg Consumption Poses Risks for Diabetic Men: Study
- Health Tip: Symptoms of Diabetes
- Health Highlights: April 10, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: April 10, 2008
- Birth Size, Early Weight Gain Tied to Boost in Heart Risks
- Researchers Pursuing Nasal Anthrax Vaccine
- Foodborne Illnesses Remain Constant in U.S.
- New Drug Protects Against Radiation Damage
- Gel Enables Severed Spinal Cord Fibers to Regrow
- Irradiation Almost Erases Risk of Food Poisoning
- User Registry May Help Docs Stem Painkiller Abuse
- Atherosclerosis May Also Harm Vital Organs
- Special Treadmill Helps Stroke Patients Regain Normal Gait
- Suicide Data on Web Mostly Not Preventive
April 11, 2008
- 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 12, 2008
- Male Contraception: Progress Slow but Steady
- Spring and Pollen Are in the Air
- Health Highlights: April 12, 2008
April 13, 2008
- Health Highlights: April 13, 2008
- Diabetic Food Shopping That Won't Break a Budget
- Muscle Weakness Found in Some Autistic Children
April 14, 2008
- 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, 2008
- 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, 2008
- 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, 2008
- 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, 2008
- 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 19, 2008
- Health Highlights: April 19, 2008
- Most Sports-Related Eye Injuries Are Preventable
- Extra Pounds During and Between Pregnancies Can Pose Problems
April 20, 2008
- Health Highlights: April 20, 2008
- Allergies Can Dig Into Gardening's Fun
- Filling in the Alzheimer's 'Race Gap'
April 21, 2008
- Treatment Bias Can Skew Results of Observational Studies
- Gene Variant Protects Black Heart Failure Patients
- Health Tip: Having a Throat Culture?
- Health Tip: Warm Up Before Exercise
- Many Cancer Survivors Are Overweight and Sedentary: Study
- Clinical Trials Update: April 21, 2008
- Health Highlights: April 21, 2008
- Review Urges Aggressive MRSA Screening for Health Workers
- New Atrial Fibrillation Surgery Improves Results
- Off-Hours Heart Patients Less Likely to Get Angioplasty
- Heart Disease Risks Hit Boys in Teens
- Melanomas on Scalp and Neck More Deadly
- Compact Heart Assist Device Approved
- Treating PTSD Helps Kids Deal With Loss
- Cardiac Screening Recommended for Kids Taking Stimulants for ADHD
- Mammograms Still a Good Idea for Elderly Women
April 22, 2008
- 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, 2008
- 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 24, 2008
- Stored Ovarian Tissue Needs Testing Before Re-Implantation
- The 'Net: A Tangled Web of Health Information
- Health Tip: Using a Breast Pump
- Health Tip: Risk Factors for Premature Birth
- Health Highlights: April 24, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: April 24, 2008
- New Heart Disease Markers Discovered
- Social Status Plays Role in Brain's Control of Health
- Study Details New Molecular Approach to Preventing Alzheimer's
- Collagen Samples of Tyrannosaurus Rex Link Dinosaur to Birds
- 'Real World' Examples Don't Make Math Any Easier
- Money, Praise Similarly Activate Brain's Reward Center
- Higher Wealth Linked to Lower Risk of Early Stroke
- Local Health Officials Recognize Threat of Global Warming
- Increase in Diagnostic Imaging Fueled by Self-Referring Doctors
- Women Risk Bone Loss After Knee Surgery
April 25, 2008
- 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 26, 2008
- FDA Panel Urges Stronger Warnings for LASIK Surgery
- Health Highlights: April 26, 2008
- Cola May Be Bad to the Bones
- Lip Balms and Glosses May Boost Skin Cancer Risks
April 27, 2008
April 28, 2008
- 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, 2008
- 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, 2008
- 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
