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News Archive for December 2009
December 1, 2009
- Fear of Anxiety May Lead to Depression
- Mammograms May Boost Cancer Risk in High-Risk Women
- A Good Year in the Fight Against AIDS
- Health Tip: Learn the Warning Signs of Gingivitis
- Health Tip: Prevent Poisoning
- Childhood Lead Exposure Causes Permanent Damage: Study
- Health Highlights: Dec. 1, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 1, 2009
- Weak Muscles May Cause 'Runner's Knee'
- Ultrasound With Elastography May Cut Down on Biopsies
- Exercise May Lead to a Smarter, More Successful You
- Gene 'Signature' May Point to Lung Cancer
- Swine Flu Waning, But Could Return
- Loneliness May Be Catching
- CT Scan May Predict Colon Cancer Survival
- Half of ICU Patients Suffer From Infections
- Serious Pregnancy Complication Detected With MRI
- More Preemies Born Among the Poor
December 2, 2009
- In Women, Aspirin Might Ward Off Eye Trouble
- Health Tip: Getting a Tattoo?
- New Light on Jane Austen's Final Chapter
- Health Tip: Smokeless Tobacco Can Cause Its Own Problems
- Sperm Gene May Cause Men's Longevity Disadvantage
- Sugary Colas Tied to Gestational Diabetes
- Health Highlights: Dec. 2, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 2, 2009
- Smokers Inhaling Germs With Each Cigarette
- Baby Boys May Be at Risk From Mom's Bug Spray Use
- Zegerid OTC Approved for Frequent Heartburn
- Enzyme Replacement May Help in Fabry Disease
- U.S. Approves New Stem Cell Lines for Publicly Funded Research
- Ecstasy Users at Higher Risk of Sleep Apnea
- Oversized College Football Players May Face Heart Risks
- Health Gains From Lowered Smoking Rates in Jeopardy
- Gains Made in Lung Cancer Survival
- Heart Attack Treatment Speeds Up Nationwide
- Cervarix Proves Effective Against HPV for Over 6 Years
December 3, 2009
- Health Tip: Managing Lupus Symptoms
- Lung Cancer's Racial Gap Narrowing
- Teen Internet Addicts More Likely to Self-Harm: Study
- Health Tip: Does Your Child Grind the Teeth?
- Breast-Feeding Can Help Mom's Heart Decades Later
- Health Highlights: Dec. 3, 2009
- Kalbitor Approved for Hereditary Angiodema
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 3, 2009
- Early Morning Smokers May Be More Dependent on Nicotine
- Movies May Tempt Teens to Smoke
- Smoking Exposure Now Linked to Colon, Breast Cancers
- Feeding Birds in Winter Could Speed Evolution of Species
- New Hepatitis C Treatment Shows Promise
- No Increase in Brain Tumors Seen From Cell Phones
- Vitamin D May Be Tied to Heart Disease Via Genes
- Blood Sugar Intolerance May Predict Postpartum Ills
- Bullies May Intimidate Siblings, Too
- Blood Clot Threat After Surgery Worse Than Thought
- Diabetes Drugs Go Head-to-Head in Study
December 4, 2009
- Chicken Pox Shot Protects Against Shingles, Too
- Health Tip: Women Who Have GBS During Pregnancy
- Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Ulcerative Colitis
- Monkeys Recognize Their Pals in Photos
- Review Finds Marijuana May Help MS Patients
- Health Highlights: Dec. 4, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 4, 2009
- Adult Stem Cells Can Repair Damaged Heart
- Smaller Airports May Endanger Health
- Online Identities Likely to Match Reality
- High-Risk Women May Often Avoid Using Tamoxifen
- Water Pipes No Safer Than Cigarettes
- Swine Flu Continues to Wane
- Certain Childhood Cancers More Likely to Recur
- Teens Lose More Weight Using Healthy Strategies
- Timing of Multiple-Ligament Knee Surgery May Not Matter
- Makers of Powerful Painkillers Present Safety Plans
December 5, 2009
December 6, 2009
- AIDS May Date Back to Ancient Tiger
- Breast Cancer's Spread Now Better Understood
- Hormonal Drugs Cool Hot Flashes From Prostate Cancer Therapy
December 7, 2009
- Health Tip: Checking Your Peak Flow
- Sex Talk Taking Place After the Fact
- Urine Sample May Reveal Sleep Disorder in Kids
- Health Tip: Treating Bunion Pain
- New Blood Thinner Could Replace Warfarin to Fight Venous Clots
- Health Highlights: Dec. 7, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 7, 2009
- New Target May Be Eyed in Kids' Brain Cancer
- Swine Flu Can Batter Kids With Sickle Cell
- When Parent Is Deployed, Kids Struggle
- Asthmatics Who Quit Smoking May Reverse Lung Damage
- Mom's Exposure to Microbes Lowers Allergies in Kids
- Antidepressants May Change Your Personality
- EPA: Greenhouse Gases Hazardous to Your Health
- Docs Not Giving Clear Advice on Infant Sleep Positions
- Prostate Hormone Therapy May Up Heart Risks
- U.S. Cancer Cases, Deaths Continue to Drop
- Music of Mozart Soothes the Preemie Baby
December 8, 2009
- Health Tip: What's Causing My Gastritis?
- Swine Flu Pandemic May Be Less Severe Than Expected
- Health Tip: Taking Care of Your Preemie
- Injections Aren't Solution for Retained Placenta: Study
- Selenium, Omega-3s May Stave Off Colorectal Cancer
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 8, 2009
- Health Highlights: Dec. 8, 2009
- Lead Exposure May Affect Mental Health
- Breast Cancer Decline Only Partly Due to HRT
- Coffee, Exercise Fight Prostate Cancer
- Too-Strict Blood Sugar Control May Lead to Car Crashes
- Stem Cells May Hold Hope for Eye Disease
- Review Questions Tamiflu's Effectiveness
- DNA Test May Detect Immune Disorder in Infants
- Testosterone Gets Bad Rap: Study
- Oxygen Therapy May Relieve Cluster Headache Pain
- Soy Beneficial for Breast Cancer Survivors: Study
- Many Dialysis Patients Get Wrong Blood Thinners for Angioplasty
- Beating Heart Differs by Gender, Age: Study
December 9, 2009
- Kids Who Beat Cancer Still Face Heart Risks
- Health Tip: Healing a Broken Collarbone
- AIDS Drugs Don't Need Routine Lab Monitoring
- Want to Cut Cancer Risk? Try Munching Pistachios
- Health Tip: Making Home Safer for People With Epilepsy
- Beer Ingredient Eyed in Prostate Cancer Prevention
- Health Highlights: Dec. 9, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 9, 2009
- Caffeine Doesn't Sober You Up
- Potential New Target Found for Alzheimer's Disease
- Oxycodone Linked to Rise in Opioid-Related Deaths
- Memories That Make Your Heart Race Can Be Defanged
- General Mills to Cut Sugar in Kids' Cereals
- Being Alone and Stressed May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
- Genetic Test May Someday Help Spot Breast Cancer
- Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates Still Too Low
- States Slash Funding for Tobacco Prevention Programs
- Bone Marrow Transplants May Cure Sickle Cell in Adults
- Vitamin D Linked to Survival in Lymphoma Patients
December 10, 2009
- Addiction Meds May Help Gamblers
- Health Tip: Understanding Crohn's Disease
- Health Tip: Protect Your Eyes From Corneal Abrasions
- When It Comes to Toys, Shop Smart, Shop Safe
- Health Highlights: Dec. 10 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 10, 2009
- Too Much Drinking, Eating Tied to Breast Cancer Recurrence
- Bad Behavior as a Kid Linked to Early Death in Men
- New Additive Aids Blood Platelet Storage
- Fossil Discovery Sheds Light on Dinosaur Lineage
- Molecule Discovery Might Help ALS Patients
- Most Hospital Patients Don't Know What Meds They're Taking
- Bone Drugs May Beat Back Breast Cancer
- Swine Flu Has Infected 1 in 6 Americans: CDC
- Special Skin Cells Key to Sense of Light Touch: Study
- New Field of 'Cardio-oncology' Suggested
- Menthol Cigarettes More Addictive to U.S. Minorities
- New DNA Test Could Speed Time to Sepsis Diagnosis
- Adding Chemo to Tamoxifen Helps Some Breast Cancer Patients
December 11, 2009
- Health Tip: Warning Signs of Binge Eating Disorder
- Health Tip: Where Endometriosis May Occur
- Blood Thinner Combos Risky for Heart Attack Patients
- Spice Compounds May Stem Tumor Growth
- Menopause Often Means Worsening Cholesterol
- Health Highlights: Dec. 11 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 11, 2009
- Women Aren't Waiting to Seek Infertility Help
- Casual Sex Doesn't Cause Emotional Damage: Study
- Swine Flu Infection Rates Continue to Fall
- Poorer Neighborhoods May Bring Worse Health
- New Hope for Brain, Spinal Cord Injuries
- New Drugs, New Combinations Fight Breast Cancer
- Better Vaccine Planning Needed, Committee Finds
- Stem Cells Turned Into AIDS Killers in Lab Tests
- Many Stroke Survivors Don't Take Lifesaving Meds
- Early Treatment of Hearing, Vision Helps in Schizophrenia
- Tweaks to Breast Cancer Treatments Boost Outcomes
December 12, 2009
December 13, 2009
December 14, 2009
- Half of U.S. Kids With Mental Issues Are Getting Help
- Health Tip: Take Care When Lugging Luggage
- Many Doctors Unaware of Deadly 'Choking Game'
- After Lumpectomy, Radiation Rates Lower for Black Women
- Health Tip: Prevent Diaper Rash
- Health Highlights: Dec. 14 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 14, 2009
- Shoulder Repair Technique Borrows From Cadavers
- Herb May Counter Liver Damage From Chemo
- Marijuana Use No Longer Dropping Among U.S. Teens
- Looking Younger Than Your Age May Mean Longer Life
- Five Gene Variants May Be Linked to Lung Disease
- Long-Acting Zyprexa Approved
- Antidepressants May Raise Women's Stroke Risk
- Studies Quantify Cancer Risks From CT Scans
- Coffee, Tea Might Stave Off Diabetes
- Birth Defects the Top Worry of Moms-to-Be
- Physical Activity May Prolong Survival After Colon Cancer
- Cutting TV Time Burns More Calories
- Contributors to Heart Failure Identified
- Normal Cholesterol Doesn't Guarantee Healthy Heart
December 15, 2009
- Health Tip: Preventing Burns on Baby's Skin
- HIV Therapy Linked to Fewer Suicides
- Playground Surface Plays a Role in Kids' Injuries
- Health Tip: Why Am I Having Abdominal Pain?
- Tighter Blood Sugar Control Not Best for Some Diabetics
- Health Highlights: Dec. 15 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 15, 2009
- Patients With Pacemakers Should Avoid MRI Scans
- Stress From Prostate Cancer Diagnosis May Be Fatal
- Needle Biopsy Works Well in Diagnosing Breast Cancer
- Generic Aricept Approved for Alzheimer's Dementia
- Breast Growth in Boys Might Be Linked to Plastics Chemical
- Puberty May Trigger Sleep Apnea in Overweight Kids
- Boosting Kids' Stroke IQ May Save Lives
- Large Recall of Children's Swine Flu Vaccine
- Wider Adult Screening May Mean Fewer Children With Cystic Fibrosis
- Fat Hormone May Protect Against Alzheimer's
- Serious Gaps Revealed in U.S. Response to Health Emergencies
- Nearsightedness on the Increase
- For Babies' Sake, Pregnancy Spacing Matters
December 16, 2009
- Amputee Athlete Tells Her Story
- Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Diabetic Nephropathy
- Pros and Cons of Electronic Medical Records Weighed
- Health Tip: Factors That May Increase Meningitis Risk
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 16, 2009
- Health Highlights: Dec. 16 2009
- Implanted Defibrillator Might Extend Life
- Life Expectancy in U.S. Hits New High
- Over 45 Million Americans Now Lack Health Insurance
- Synthetic Platelets Put the Brakes on Blood Loss
- Smaller Fingers Give Women Better Sense of Touch
- Foodborne E. Coli Suspected in Urinary Tract Infections
- New Stroke Tool May Predict Early Recurrence
- Steroid Shots Tested to Treat Diabetes-Related Eye Disease
- Acute Kidney Failure Often Ends With Dialysis
- Leprosy Genes Identified
- Gene Variant Seems to Guard Against Asthma, COPD
- Most Stem Cells Used in Research Come From Whites
December 17, 2009
- Health Tip: These Symptoms May Indicate Uterine Fibroids
- Health Tip: What Could Be Causing Renal Failure
- New Theory Emerges on Darwin's Illness
- Mouth Area Wrinkles More in Women Than Men
- STDs Common Among Sexually Active Teen Girls in Cities
- Health Highlights: Dec. 17 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 17, 2009
- 'Sexting' by Kids Begets Fretting by Parents
- Scientists Link Molecule to Severe Swine Flu
- Witnesses to Bullying May Suffer Most of All
- Teens Think Smoking More Dangerous Than Drinking, Drugs
- Swine Flu Wanes, But Future Uncertain
- Wide Array of Stores Now Sell High-Calorie Snacks
- Could Omega-3s Boost Blood Fat Levels?
- Doctor's Orders Influence Baby's Sleep Position
- Obesity, Inactivity Keeping Heart Health Stats Down
- Protein Examined for Role in Liver Cancer
December 18, 2009
- Health Tip: Blueberries Are Good for You
- Spiritual Needs Rank High as Death From Cancer Nears
- Better Educated May Have Greater Asthma Control
- Health Tip: At the Heart of a Stent
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 18, 2009
- Health Highlights: Dec. 18 2009
- Spiriva Inhaler Approved To Reduce Flares of COPD
- Scientists Spot Source of Hurdle to AIDS Vaccine
- Blacks Have Less 'Bad Fat' Than Whites
- Post-Surgery Infection Can Add $60,000 to Hospital Bill
- Brain Imaging Sheds Light on Social Woes Related to Autism
- Medication Adherence Varies Between Races
- One in 110 U.S. Children Has Autism
- More Medicinal Uses for Pomegranate
- For a Lighter Hangover, Avoid Darker Drinks
- Alcoholics May Never Fully Regain Balance
- Kids in Home-Based Day Care Lack Exercise
- Marijuana, Alcohol Addiction May Share Genes
- Rabies Vaccine Protects Against Monkey Version of HIV
- Natural Heart Drugs May Combat Colon Cancer
December 19, 2009
- Hoping for a Happy Family Holiday? Here's How
- Child Safety Belongs at Top of Holiday Decorating List
- Health Highlights: Dec. 19, 2009
December 20, 2009
December 21, 2009
- Myrrh May Lower High Cholesterol
- Health Tip: Decorate for the Holidays Safely
- Health Tip: Conditions That Can Affect Foot Health
- U.S. Births Reach Record High
- Health Highlights: Dec. 21, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 21, 2009
- Single Shot of H1N1 Vaccine May Be Enough for Kids
- Doctors Urge Parents to Lower Volume Controls on Holiday Electronics
- Diabetes Insight Could Lead to Better Treatments
- Texting While Driving Raises Crash Risk Sixfold
- Imagine Food Aromas That Prevent Overeating
- With Cardiac Rehab, More Is Better: Study
- Experts Say CPR by Untrained Bystander a Good Idea
- Allergens Worsen Sinusitis
- Depressed People Can't Hold Onto Happiness
- Facial Symmetry May Be Best Beauty Secret
- Breast-Feeding May Protect a Woman's Heart
December 22, 2009
- Health Tip: Prevent Falls While Decking the Halls
- Health Reform Package Continues to Advance
- Amino Acid May Be Key to Strong Teeth
- Gene Therapy Holds Promise for Emphysema
- Health Tip: Risk Factors for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Many High-Risk Women Refuse Breast MRI
- Health Highlights: Dec. 22, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 22, 2009
- Aspirin During Pregnancy May Help Preemies
- Heart Risk Tied to Inflammatory Protein
- Sun, Smoke, Extra Weight Add Years to Skin
- The 'Pill' Offers Benefits Beyond Birth Control
- Airbags Appear Safe for Pregnant Women
- As Swine Flu Wanes, So Does Public's Fear
- Patient Factors Mar Accuracy of Multi-Detector CT Scans
- Ingredient in Botanicals Tied to Urinary Cancer
December 23, 2009
- Teen Marijuana Use Might Have Lasting Effects on Mood, Anxiety
- Health Tip: Feeling Grief
- Health Tip: Eat Healthier This Holiday Season
- Mom's Job Could Boost Baby's Odds for Birth Defect
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 23, 2009
- Health Highlights: Dec. 23, 2009
- Nearly 5 Million Doses of Nasal Swine Flu Vaccine Recalled
- Contraceptive Depo-Provera May Weaken Bones
- Melanoma Less Common in Blacks But Deadlier
- Two Genes Work in Tandem to Spur Deadliest Brain Cancer
- Lithium Beats Valproate for Long-Term Bipolar Therapy
- Pollution May Boost Pneumonia Risk for Seniors
- Alzheimer's May Stave Off Cancer, and Vice Versa
- Post-Surgical Risks Highest in Older Adults
- Kids Can Pass Pneumonia Bug to Older Relatives During Holidays
- Swine Flu Hits Pregnant Women, Kids Hardest
- Gene Discovery Sheds Light on Children's Asthma
- High Lipoprotein Levels Can Cause Heart Disease
- New Treatment Eyed for Ewing's Sarcoma
December 24, 2009
- Health Tip: Managing Eczema
- Research Reveals How Breast Cancer Rearranges Genome
- Swine Flu May Be Rewriting the Flu-Season Script
- Health Tip: Help Baby Stretch and Move
- Senate Passes Health Reform Package
- Flu Vaccine for Seniors Approved
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 24, 2009
- Health Highlights: Dec. 24, 2009
- Tylenol May Ease Headaches and Heartaches
- Stem Cell Research Gets a Boost From Vitamin C
- Gene Mutations Behind Brain Reduction
- Discovery in Lungs May Lead to Treatment for Respiratory Virus
- New Weapon May Help Battle Bird Flu
- Video Games Could Boost Certain Thinking Skills
- Scientists Find Molecular Switch Related to Huntington's
- Poison Likely Helped Prehistoric 'Raptor' Kill Prey
- Marijuana 'Munchies' May Be Rooted in Biology
- Progress Reported in Regenerating Blood Vessels
December 25, 2009
- Health Tip: Breast-feeding With Diabetes
- Health Tip: Help Manage Sleep Apnea
- Eat Up, But Eat Healthy This Holiday Season
- Don't Invite Holiday Stress Into Your Home
- Keep Fire Safety in Mind as You Celebrate
- Heavier Sons Tied to Higher Death Risk for Parents
December 26, 2009
December 27, 2009
December 28, 2009
- Sun Protection Advised Year-Round
- Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Air Pollution
- Half of Men Fail to Check if Vasectomy is Working
- Health Tip: Warning Signs of Juvenile Arthritis
- Health Highlights: Dec. 28, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 28, 2009
- Phone Apps Dialing Up Eating Disorders
- Twins Provide Clues to Lupus
- Elderly Report Rising Rates of Disability After 20-Year Decline
- Top Reasons Those 'Get Fit' Resolutions Don't Stick
- Low Thyroid Levels May Up Need for Assisted Delivery
- Study Debunks Notion of 'Healthy Obese' Man
- Bedside Exam Trumps Scan for Post-Brain Surgery Monitoring
- Cavity-Causing Bacteria May Have Originated in Gut
December 29, 2009
- New Guidelines Urge A1C Test for Diabetes Diagnosis
- Diabetics Less Prone Now to End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Health Tip: Coping With Menopausal Symptoms
- Health Tip: Toxoplasmosis is Dangerous During Pregnancy
- Precautions Allow for Smooth Travel While Pregnant
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 29, 2009
- Health Highlights: Dec. 29, 2009
- Caution Can Help Keep Elderly Safe During Winter
- Winter Exercise Can Lift Your Spirits
- In U.S., Prescription Drug Abuse Is Growing
- Disinfectant Misuse Might Help Germs Resist Antibiotics
- Indoor Allergies Common in Winter
- Ginkgo Won't Slow Decline of Aging Brain
- No Added Risk Seen for ICU Patients Monitored Remotely
- Study Questions FDA Approvals of Cardiac Devices
December 30, 2009
- Heart Attacks More Common in Winter
- Health Care Reform, Swine Flu Top Health News for 2009
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Rabies
- Health Tip: What Can Cause Postmenopausal Bleeding?
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 30, 2009
- Health Highlights: Dec. 30, 2009
- Acupuncture May Cut Hot Flashes, Boost Sex Drive in Breast Cancer Patients
- Placebo Effect Helps Some Psoriasis Patients
- Stem Cells Might Reverse Heart Damage From Chemo
- If Ski Injury Occurs, Plans for Fun Go Downhill Fast
- For Kids, All Activity May Not Be Equal
- Living With a Smoker Puts Kids at Risk for Emphysema
- Nerve Stimulation Device Doesn't Ease Most Back Pain
- Exaggerating a Threat to Weight Goals May Help Self-Control
- Swine Flu Not As Infectious Among Young Adults As First Feared
- Heel Pain Usually Relieved With Stretching Regimen
December 31, 2009
- A Toast a Day May Help the Heart
- Health Tip: Who Shouldn't 'Cosleep' With an Infant
- Health Tip: Fight Fatigue
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 31, 2009
- Health Highlights: Dec. 31, 2009
- Drinking, Walking on New Year's Eve Risky Business
- As U.S. Ages, Health Care May Need to Change
- Her Music Eases the End for Dying Patients
- Clues to Cancer That Could Wipe Out Tasmanian Devils
- Laser Deemed Best Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy
- Volunteering May Keep Elderly Stronger
- As Problems Accumulate, Frailty May Set In
- Add Some Woof! to Your Workout
- Tarantula Owners, Mind Your Eyes
- Procedure Boosts Outcomes in Implantable Defibrillator Patients
