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News Archive for April 2011
April 1, 2011
- Health Tip: Risk Factors for Pre-Term Labor
- Health Tip: Why You May Need Scar Repair
- Do At-Home Genetic Tests Tell Too Much and Explain Too Little?
- Laughter Not Only Feels Good, It's Good for the Heart
- Health Highlights: April 1, 2011
- Exercise Is Key for People With Arthritis: Expert
- Freezing Wrinkles a Possible Alternative to Botox
- Many Moms Have Kids With Different Dads, U.S. Study Finds
- Allowing Organ Donation by People With HIV Could Save Lives, Experts Say
- Rigors of Ballet Require Careful Training
- Is It a Cold? Or an Allergy?
- Sports Gear Should Also Protect Eyes, Experts Say
- Pediatrics Group Offers Guidelines to Keep Young Campers Safe, Healthy
- Tips for Keeping Young Athletes Safe
April 2, 2011
- Most Breast Tumors Have Unique Genetic 'Fingerprint,' Study Finds
- Does Stress Reduction Benefit Cancer Patients' Health?
- Yoga May Also Calm a Dangerous Irregular Heartbeat
- Study Hints at Link Between Antidepressants and Heart Trouble
April 3, 2011
- Heart Attack Risk Plagues Post-Katrina New Orleans
- Minimally Invasive Heart-Valve Procedure Shows Promise: Study
- Mummies Show Heart Disease Is an Ancient Problem
- Research Warns of Overuse of Powerful Class of Antibiotics
- Scientists Spot 4 New Alzheimer's Genes
- Study Links Smoking, Breast Cancer in Older Women
- Add Cancer to Health Risks of Diabetes: Study
April 4, 2011
- Health Tip: If You Have a Bleeding Disorder
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Back Injury
- Evidence Weak to Support Many Medications for Autism: Study
- Monthly Aspirin Use Linked to Lower Pancreatic Cancer Risk
- HPV Might Be Linked to Lung Cancer
- Brains of People with Autism Focus More on Visual Skills
- Health Highlights: April 4, 2011
- Heavy Beer Drinking, Genetics May Raise Risk of Stomach Cancer
- Breast Milk Cells May Someday Help Predict Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer Prognosis May Depend on Gene Mutations
- Blood Test Holds Hope for Spotting Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers
- Clamp Device for Leaky Heart Valve Seems Effective
- Bypass Surgery Best for Some Heart Failure Patients
- Compulsive Eaters May Have 'Food Addiction,' Study Finds
- Nerve Stimulation Device Approved to Restore Bowel Control
- Poverty Linked to Anxiety, Mood Disorders
- Could Pop Music Be Linked to Depression?
- Too Many Hours at Work Might Harm the Heart
- Cases of 'Flattened Head' Babies on the Rise, Study Finds
April 5, 2011
- Health Tip: Getting My Child to Go to Sleep
- Health Tip: Cut Down on Sodium
- As CT Scans of Kids Soar, Experts Urge Oversight
- Sudden Cardiac Death More Common in Young Athletes Than Thought
- Can the Dukan Diet Do It?
- Health Highlights: April 5, 2011
- Severe Weight Gain After Breast Cancer May Threaten Health
- Inner Ear Can 'Store' Recent Sounds, Study Finds
- Girls in Some Sports Face Raised Risk of Stress Fractures: Study
- U.S. Teen Birth Rate Hits Record Low
- Implantable Device May Lower Tough-to-Treat Hypertension
- Blood Marker Suggests Severity of Alzheimer's Disease
- U.S. Vets' Heart Failure Death Rates Seem to Be Improving
- Soy Foods OK After Breast Cancer: Study
- Risks of Estrogen Hormone Therapy Seen to Fade After Treatment Ends
- Patients on Higher Doses of Prescription Painkillers More Apt to Overdose
- Two Different Heart Drugs May Work Equally Well for High-Risk Patients
- Babies Born to Obese Moms Face Higher Death Risk: Study
April 6, 2011
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Lyme Disease
- Health Tip: Risk Factors for Hemorrhoids
- Immune-Boost Treatment Might Help Some With Advanced Colon Cancer
- Overall Health May Be Key to Beating Breast Cancer
- Mexican Immigrants to U.S. Prone to Depression, Anxiety Disorders
- Weight Linked to Complications in Some Hysterectomy Patients
- MRI Scans May Help Predict Alzheimer's Risk
- Coffee Addiction May Be Grounded in Genes
- Health Highlights: April 6, 2011
- Most Americans Think Health Care System Needs Major Surgery
- Autism Diagnoses Still More Likely in Richer Neighborhoods
- Progesterone Treatment Cuts Preterm Birth Risk in Certain Women
- Amount of HIV in Genital Fluid Linked to Transmission
- Device Approved to Treat Brain Aneurysm
- Study Probes Potential Link Between Welding, Parkinson's Disease
- Toll of Deepwater Oil Spill on Human Health Still Unknown
- Teen Weight Affects Later Heart Disease Risk: Study
- Years Later, Victims of Critical Respiratory Illness Still Suffer
- 'Retail Therapy' Might Really Work
April 7, 2011
- Health Tip: Protect Your Skin After Hair Loss
- Health Tip: These Factors May Trigger Muscle Cramps
- Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in India Could Spread, Experts Say
- Racial Disparities Remain for Health Care for Vets
- Long-Term Ecstasy Users at Risk for Brain Damage, Study Warns
- Health Highlights: April 7, 2011
- Vandetanib Approved for a Rare Thyroid Cancer
- Horizant Approved to Treat Restless Legs Syndrome
- Report: Hospital Errors May Be Far More Common Than Suspected
- Only 1.2% of Alcohol Abusers Know They Need Help: Report
- Travelers Bringing Measles Back to U.S., CDC Says
- Doctors Most Trusted Source of Vaccine Information, Study Finds
- Certain Diabetes Drugs Better for Heart Health, Study Finds
- Scientists Use Computer to 'Read' Human Thoughts
- Study Finds Strong Smoking-Asthma Link
- Early Response to Alcohol May Predict Later Drinking Behavior
- Video Games Might Aid in Stroke Rehab
- For Young Women, 'Controlling' Partner Often Abusive, Too
- Could Stomach 'Pacemaker' Be New Weight-Loss Tool?
April 8, 2011
- Health Tip: Storing Breast Milk
- Health Tip: Spot Warning Signs of Low Blood Sugar
- Liberals, Conservatives May Have Different Brain Structures
- Nearly 20% of Lung Cancer Patients Keep Smoking
- Health Highlights: April 8, 2011
- Medicare's Drug Coverage Gap to Shrink Away Under Health Care Reform
- People With Epilepsy More Prone to Brain Tumors: Study
- With the Thyroid, Too Much or Too Little Spark Trouble
- Short Bursts of Exercise Good for the Heart: Study
- FDA OKs Rapid Test to Spot Dangerous Intestinal Infection
- Coping With Graves' Disease Lasts a Lifetime
- Hookah Use Common Among College Students, Survey Finds
- Unemployment Plays Role in Early Deaths, Research Shows
- Hormone Linked to Absence of Periods in Women With Low Body Fat
- College 101: Cellphones, Laptops, Music Players
- Good Start to Work Day May Be Key to Productivity
- Parkinson's May Have Links to Certain Cancers, Study Suggests
April 9, 2011
- Successful Schools May Help Keep Kids Out of Trouble
- Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis Seems Effective Years Later: Study
April 10, 2011
April 11, 2011
- Health Tip: Stay Safe on a Boat
- Health Tip: Boosting Appetite During Chemotherapy
- Having Kids Might Make Young Women Heavier, Less Fit
- Sleep Problems May Linger After Childhood Cancer
- Health Highlights: April 11, 2011
- 1st U.S. Test to Diagnose Dengue Fever Approved
- Brain Tumor Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trials
- Multitasking Just a Bit Tougher for Older People: Study
- Higher Rate of Morning Heart Attacks Not Due to Blood Pressure: Study
- Tone of Voice Stays Constant Through Menstrual Cycle: Study
- New Tests Could Spot Which Kidney Patients Will Do the Worst
- Doctors Often Wouldn't Follow Their Own Advice: Study
- Emissions Trap Cuts Harmful Diesel Pollution
- Obese Kids' Wrist Size May Predict Heart Disease
- Acne Antibiotics Not Linked to Drug Resistance
- Braids, Weaves May Lead to Balding in Black Women
- Drug Memantine Ineffective for Mild Alzheimer's, Study Finds
- Progressive Weight Training Can Boost Seniors' Strength
- New Pill for MS Shows Promise in Clinical Trial
April 12, 2011
- Health Tip: Choose Healthy Carbohydrates
- Health Tip: Why You May Have Low Blood Pressure
- Japanese Radiation Called No Threat to North American Fish Fans
- U.S. Reports Drop in AIDS-Related Cancers
- Health Highlights: April 12, 2011
- Clues to Why Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Humira Fails Some Patients
- Genital Herpes Can Be Spread When Lesions Aren't Present: Study
- Scarring of Transplanted Kidneys Less of a Problem Today
- Extended HPV Vaccine Schedule Seems Effective
- An Apple a Day May Help Keep Heart Disease Away
- Brisk Walk Can Boost Blood Flow to the Brain: Report
- What Happens When Kids Born Blind Gain Sight?
- Fish Oil Promising Against Postpartum Depression in Small Trial
- Low-Intensity Exercise, Drug Combo Can Help Parkinson's Patients, Studies Show
- Driver Errors Explain Most Teen Crashes, Experts Say
- Male Victims of Domestic Abuse May Show Signs of PTSD
- Could Dogs' DNA Give Clues to Human Lymphoma?
- Many Smokers Still Deceived by Cigarette Labeling
April 13, 2011
- Health Tip: Is My Child Lactose Intolerant?
- Health Tip: Help Foot Ulcers Heal
- 'Best' Places to Live With Autism All in Major Metro Areas: Survey
- Hormone Helps You Sniff Out Food, Study Finds
- Health Highlights: April 13, 2011
- Scientists Complete Detailed Map of Human Brain
- Abusive Head Trauma in Infants Doubled During Recession: Study
- Use of Dietary Supplements Keeps Climbing: CDC
- Artery Plaque Forms in Short Time Span, Scientists Say
- Experts Call for Twist on Football Helmet Design
- Aerobic Exercise May Curb Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Report
- Wearing a Cast? Be Careful How You Scratch That Itch
- Certain Genes Could Add to Alcoholism Risk
- Brain May Shrink in Decade Before Alzheimer's Symptoms Appear
- New RX for Large Brain Aneurysm
- Youth Football Injuries on the Rise, Study Finds
- Studies Highlight Challenge of Controlling Resistant Bacteria in Hospitals
- Donor Lungs Kept Alive Outside Body
- Obesity, Disparities in Care Help Drive U.S. Stillbirths: Studies
April 14, 2011
- Health Tip: Keep Protein Lean
- Health Tip: Understanding Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
- With Safety Devices in Place, Kids' Injuries Decline: Study
- Nervous System Imbalance May Cause Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors
- Health Highlights: April 14, 2011
- Suicide Rates Rise and Fall With the Economy: CDC
- Parents, Saying 'Um' and 'Uh' May Aid Learning
- Compassion, Not Punishment, Helps Diffuse Workplace Anger: Study
- Human Language Origins Traced to Africa, Study Finds
- Majority of Americans Give Quality of Health Care a C, D or F
- Good Attitude Critical When Coping With Layoff Trauma
- Close-Knit Neighborhoods Raise Chances of Stroke Survival
- Kids May Mimic How Parents Handle Pain
- Kidney Transplant Patients at Risk of Narrowed Arteries
- Whales Not Just Singing the Same Old Song, Researchers Say
- Latest Artificial Pancreas Trials Reduce Risk of Low Blood Sugar
April 15, 2011
- Health Tip: Do You Have Risk Factors for Colon Cancer?
- Health Tip: Call Your Doctor Before You Take Antacids...
- Early School Start Tied to More Teen Crashes: Study
- Estrogen's Role in Breast Cancer Can Fluctuate
- A Good Diet Includes Many Cancer-Fighting Foods: Expert
- Health Highlights: April 15, 2011
- Blood Test May Help Predict Spread of Melanoma
- Drug-Resistant Staph Bacteria Found in Meat, Poultry Nationwide
- New Treatment for Urinary Tract Infections Called Promising
- Why Someone Else's Gaffe Makes You Cringe
- Inability to Spot Lies, Sarcasm May Warn of Dementia
- Scientists Spot Key Gene Mutations in Melanoma
- Problem Drinking May Make Hospital Infections More Deadly
- Alcohol-Energy Drink Combo Riskier Than Booze Alone, Study Says
- Having Both Autism and Epilepsy Linked to Raised Death Rates
April 16, 2011
April 17, 2011
April 18, 2011
- Health Tip: Understanding Autoimmune Diseases
- Health Tip: You Don't Have to Run to Get Runner's Knee
- Support May Help Curb Suicide Among Gay Youths
- Parents Want Genetic Testing for Kids: Study
- Health Highlights: April 18, 2011
- Wrestlers' Quick Weight Loss May Cause Mental Confusion
- Hospitalization May Cause Temporary Memory Problems for Seniors
- Low Glucose Levels May Raise Death Risk Among Older People
- Poor Sense of Smell Not a Big Loss for Most People: Study
- Lifestyle Changes Can Slash Blood Fat Levels, Experts Say
- Hungover Surgeons Make More Mistakes: Study
- Can Common Virus, Lack of Sunlight Boost MS Risk?
- People With DNR Orders More Apt to Die After Any Surgery
- Starting HIV Drugs Earlier May Delay AIDS But Not Death
- Off-Label Use of Clotting Drug Soars, Report Finds
- Too Many Parents Think Injuries Are 'Part of the Game'
April 19, 2011
- Health Tip: Kid-Proof Your Bathroom
- Health Tip: Some Foods and Drinks That Trigger Heartburn
- Mental Health Effects Linger After Tsunami, Study Finds
- Alzheimer's Cases Could Double With New Guidelines: Expert
- Most Parents Vaccinate Kids, Trust Docs' Advice on Shots
- Health Highlights: April 19, 2011
- Motorcycle Deaths Drop for Second Straight Year: Report
- Birth Even a Few Weeks Early May Raise Odds for ADHD
- Minority Kids With Heart Defects More Likely to Die in Childhood
- Breast Implants, Lymphoma Link Seen
- Depression Common After Brain Injury
- Genome Scans May Reveal Life-Saving Alternatives for Cancer Patients
- FDA Looks to Crack Down on Misuse of Opioid Painkillers
- Shorter Hospital Stays, More Readmissions After Hip Replacements
- Genes May Affect Whether People Heed Advice
- For Nonsmokers, Healthy Living Cuts Death Rate in Half: Study
- Children With HIV at Higher Risk of Drug Resistance
- Women Taking Calcium Supplements May Risk Heart Health, Researchers Say
April 20, 2011
- Health Tip: Prevent Bathroom Slipping and Sliding
- Health Tip: Don't Fear the Dentist
- Kids' Eczema, Hay Fever Linked to Allergic Asthma Later
- Many With Autism Also Have Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy: Study
- Health Highlights: April 20, 2011
- Men and Women May Truly See Things Differently
- Experimental Test May Warn of Premature Births
- Newer Versions of the Pill Pose No Added Risk to Gallbladder
- Inhaled Meds May Save COPD/Pneumonia Patients' Lives
- High-Deductible Health Plans Bring Equal Savings to All: Study
- Mexican-American Children Have High Levels of Flame-Retardants in Blood
- Couch-Potato Kids: It Shows in Their Eyes, Researchers Say
- Focusing on One Thing May Blind People to the Obvious
- Gene Variant May Be Linked to Deadly Lung Fibrosis
- Poverty Can Hinder a Child's Cognitive Development, Study Says
- Babies' Persistent Fussiness Could Mean Behavioral Woes Ahead
April 21, 2011
- Health Tip: Yoga Can Help Your Health
- Health Tip: Give Acne the Boot
- Pesticide Exposure in Pregnancy Linked to Lower IQ in Kids
- Corticosteroid Creams Safe for Kids With Eczema: Study
- Health Highlights: April 21, 2011
- U.S. Parents Want Kids More Active During School Day: Poll
- When Size Matters, Men Can Turn to Penile Extenders: Study
- Smoke-Free Laws Moving Ahead in U.S.
- Gut Bacteria Falls Into Three Major Types
- Behavioral Therapy May Reduce Tourette Tics, Symptoms
- Student Bullying Linked to Family Violence: CDC
- ACE Inhibitors Seem to Raise Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence
- Higher Death Rates Seen in Central Line Dialysis Patients: Study
- Chronic Kidney Disease Tied to Heart Problems in Elderly
- Newer 'Pill' Linked to Higher Risk of Blood Clots
April 22, 2011
- Health Tip: Curb Snoring With Lifestyle Changes
- Health Tip: Exercise Can Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain
- 'Empowered' Workers More Productive, Research Shows
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Hits Teens, Too
- Health Highlights: April 22, 2011
- Scientists Discover How Peppermint Soothes Gastric Pain
- To Get Americans Healthier, U.S. Targets the Heart
- Nurse Practitioner Counsels Lifestyle Changes as Key to Heart Health
- HIV Kids Growing Up Well, Study Finds
- Mental Disorders Linked to Drug, Alcohol Abuse in U.S. Vets
- Pregnant and Stressed May Mean Offspring Who Misbehave
- Dogs' DNA May Aid Research on Hereditary Parkinson's
- Managing Chemoradiation Side Effects May Prolong Survival
- Smoking Could Raise Odds for Advanced Kidney Cancer
- Hospital Infection Raises Death Risk for Bowel Patients
- Treat Depression to Boost Diabetes Self-Care: Study
April 23, 2011
April 24, 2011
April 25, 2011
- Health Tip: Health Conditions May Cause Paleness
- Health Tip: Don't Take Fainting Lightly
- Bullied Kids Showing Up in School Nurses' Offices: Study
- Acupuncture May Help Ease Hot Flashes Tied to Prostate Cancer Treatment
- Pediatricians Urge Better Protection From Chemicals
- Health Highlights: April 25, 2011
- Some TV Fans 'Distressed' Without Favorite Shows: Study
- It May Be Possible to Predict Bipolar Mood Swings: Study
- Approval for Meningitis Vaccine Expanded to Include Toddlers
- Meditation May Help Brain Block Out Distractions
- Music Training May Help Keep Aging Brain Healthy
- Many Americans Ill-Informed About Red Wine, Sea Salt: Survey
- 'Happiest' States Show Highest Suicide Rates: Study
- Experts Offer New Guidance for Blood Pressure Control in Elderly
- Do IQ Tests Measure More Than Intelligence?
- Common Painkillers May Blunt Antidepressants
- Pushing Healthy Lifestyle Cuts Risk of Chronic Disease for Blacks: Study
- Tai Chi May Help Heart Failure Patients
- Death Rates Among People With High Blood Pressure Falling
- Heart-Healthy Omega-3s Not Healthy for Prostate: Study
April 26, 2011
- Health Tip: Taking a Cruise?
- Health Tip: Eyeing Macular Degeneration
- Being 'Housebound' Linked to Alzheimer's in Elderly
- Blacks With Cancer More Inclined to Exhaust Funds to Prolong Life: Study
- One in 1,000 Newborns Develops Blood Poisoning: Study
- Health Highlights: April 26, 2011
- Fewer Med Students Training as Primary-Care Doctors: Study
- Frailty Prevalence May Rise Throughout Adulthood
- Antidepressants Work Overall, But Some Symptoms May Persist
- Don't Blame Memory for Trouble Switching Tasks
- Severely Obese Teens No More Depressed Than Slimmer Peers
- 'Health Literacy' Called Key for Heart Failure Patients
- Many Kids With Epilepsy Don't Take Meds as Prescribed: Study
- Evidence-Based Heart Attack Care Reduces Deaths: Study
- Vitamin E, Diabetes Drug May Not Ease Obesity-Linked Liver Trouble in Kids
- Girls Less Likely Than Boys to Be on Kidney Transplant List
- Anxiety's on the Menu for People With Food Allergies
April 27, 2011
- Health Tip: Stay Inside When Spring Allergens Are at a Peak
- Health Tip: Talk to Your Doctor About the Nicotine Patch
- Report: California Cities Have Worst Air Pollution in U.S.
- No Long-Term Effects Seen From Anesthesia in Infancy
- Health Highlights: April 27, 2011
- When Docs Own MRIs, Back Pain Scans Increase: Study
- Read a Book, Stay Connected
- Researchers Describe Gene Activity in Living Cells
- Novel Hepatitis C Drug Holds Promise: FDA
- Removing Ovaries During Hysterectomy Won't Raise Other Health Risks: Study
- New Clues to How Gastric Bypass Surgery Combats Diabetes
- Pet Dogs May Be Exposed to High Levels of Flame Retardants
- Group Visits With Doctor May Benefit Parkinson's Patients
- Higher Oxygen Levels Improve Preemie Survival: Study
- Alzheimer's Caregivers Need Care, Too
- Armadillos Give Leprosy to Humans in Southern U.S.: Study
- Morning Heart Attacks Cause More Damage, Study Finds
April 28, 2011
- Health Tip: Ease Baby's Stuffy Nose
- Health Tip: Are You at Risk for Plantar Fasciitis?
- Women's Kidneys May Be at Higher Risk After Heart Test
- After Treatment for Precancerous Cervical Lesions, Risk Drops to Normal for Some
- Report Ranks Top Sources of Illness Related to Foods
- Quick Screening May Help Spot Autism in Babies
- 'Urgent Need' for Research on Cancer Among Minorities: U.S. Report
- Study Highlights Arthritis' Toll on Quality of Life
- Health Highlights: April 28, 2011
- Shared Social Status Boosts Brain Activity, Research Shows
- Rising Obesity Rates Add to Arthritis Woes in U.S.: CDC
- New Hepatitis C Drug Close to Gaining FDA Approval
- Monkey See, Monkey Remember
- Payment Rates May Affect Breast Cancer Treatment
- Injuries Among Older Workers on the Rise: CDC
- Tall, Obese Men More Prone to Leg Clots: Study
- Bone Drug Plus Statin Better at Fighting Plaque in Aorta: Study
- Flu Vaccine Appears Safe After Kidney Transplant
- Powerful Women as Likely to Cheat as Men, Study Finds
- Thyroid Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Elderly
- Bringing Partner Into Anorexia Treatment May Aid Recovery
April 29, 2011
- Health Tip: Turn Baby's Head to Prevent Flat Spots
- Health Tip: Apply Sunscreen Properly
- Dispose of Unused Prescription Drugs on Saturday
- Health Highlights: April 29, 2011
- Zytiga Approved for Advanced Prostate Cancer
- Americans May Not Consume Enough Calcium: Study
- Early Surgery Boosts Outcomes for Babies With Cleft Palate
- Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Obesity in Kids
- Most Cancer Survivors Would Sacrifice Healthy Breast Again: Study
- Study: Implants Affect Breast Cancer Diagnosis But Not Survival
- You're Not Doing Your Teen Any Favors by Letting Them Drink
- Mammograms Can Save Lives of Women in Their 40s: Studies
- Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to More Aggressive Breast Cancers
- Multiple Pregnancies May Up Risk of Obesity, Diabetes: Animal Study
- Could Chemicals in Wine Improve Stent Performance?
- Breast Cancer Recurrence Rates Appear Different When Radiation Used
- Diabetes in Kids Comes With Hefty Price Tag
