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News Archive for December 2010
December 1, 2010
- Health Tip: Conditions That May Trigger Pelvic Pain in Women
- Health Tip: Symptoms That May Indicate Cataracts
- Aging With HIV a New Reality for Many Over 50
- Workers With Low Back Pain Benefit From Integrated Care
- Common Sleep Complaints May Be Tied to Heart Threat
- Health Highlights: Dec. 1, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 1, 2010
- Hair Stylists Mobilize to Snip Away Ignorance of HIV/AIDS
- Noninvasive Glaucoma Test Might Speed Up Detection
- FDA Panel to Vote on Drugs to Prevent Prostate Cancer
- Annual Mammograms May Cut Mastectomy Rate for Some
- Hearing Loss in Elderly May Be Linked to Folate Deficiency
- Can Omega-3 Foods Prevent Eye Disease in Seniors?
- Imaging May Reveal Sports-Related Brain Disorder at Early Stage
- Worm Therapy Shows Promise for Ulcerative Colitis
- CT Scans May Pose Less Cancer Risk Than Thought, Study Contends
- Military Deployment May Lead to Unhealthy Sleep Patterns
- Obesity Can Shorten Life, Analysis Finds
- Docetaxel May Boost Outcomes For Breast Cancers That Haven't Spread to Lymph
- 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' May Put Soldiers' Health at Risk, Doctor Says
- Miscarriages May Raise Heart Attack Risk
- Working With Pesticides May Affect Memory and More
- Study Suggests Link Between Crohn's Disease and PTSD
December 2, 2010
- Health Tip: Recognizing a Bleeding Disorder
- Health Tip: If You Have Diverticular Disease
- Employer Insurance Costs Rising for Workers
- Spread Cheer, Not Germs, at Holiday Gatherings
- Health Highlights: Dec. 2, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 2, 2010
- Suicides in National Parks Preventable, CDC Says
- New Piece of Alzheimer's Puzzle Identified
- Brain Scan Might Someday Spot Autism
- Female Vets Much More Likely to Commit Suicide, Study Finds
- Worldwide HIV-Prevention Services Lacking, Survey Finds
- Lifestyle Key to Preventing Stroke, Guidelines Say
- Gene Could Play Role in 'Intersex' Conditions
- U.S. Government Sets New Health Goals for 2020
December 3, 2010
- Health Tip: Having Diabetes Can Hurt Your Eyes
- Health Tip: Keeping Mold at Bay
- Common Epilepsy Drug Taken During Pregnancy Might Raise Spina Bifida Risk
- Depression Screening Urged for Young Women With Menopause-Like Symptoms
- Health Highlights: Dec. 3, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 3, 2010
- Good Looks May Help Land the Interview -- for Men
- Infidelity Might Be in the Genes
- Scientists Find Protein That May Help Control Prostate Cancer
- Species Extinctions May Spell Trouble for Human Health
- Dramatic Decline Seen in AIDS News Coverage
- Outbreaks Signal Another Flu Season, CDC Says
- Medicare Cuts May Have Spurred Drop in Prostate Cancer Treatment
- Rugby Headgear Not Enough to Stop Head, Spine Trauma
- U.S. Needs National Registry for Joint Replacement Devices: Study
- Research Finds Not All HIV Affects Immune System Same Way
December 4, 2010
December 5, 2010
- Put Ladder Safety on Your Holiday To-Do List, Experts Say
- Gene Therapy Corrected Rare Bleeding Disorder: Study
December 6, 2010
- Health Tip: Soothe Shoulder Pain
- Health Tip: Choosing Baby's Formula
- Gay Teens Punished More Harshly Than Straight Peers: Analysis
- Like Congress, Americans Split Over Health-Care Reform
- Health Highlights: Dec. 6, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 6, 2010
- New Guidelines Aid in Diagnosis of Food Allergies
- Teen Dating Violence is Common, Study Finds
- Race, Gender Play Part in Hypertension Risk
- Restless Legs in Pregnancy Likely to Recur, Researchers Say
- Depression With Psychotic-Like Symptoms Seems Tougher to Treat
- Littlest Kids in Big Day-Care Centers May Have Better Health Later On
- Kids' Team Sports Often Lacking in Exercise, Study Finds
- Many Men Over 75 Still Sexually Active: Study
- Daily Sunscreen Use Does Protect from Melanoma, Study Finds
- Could Cell Phones Raise Odds for Behavioral Woes in Kids?
- Daily Aspirin Linked to Steep Drop in Cancer Risk
- Antidepressant Use Rising as Psychotherapy Rates Fall
December 7, 2010
- Health Tip: Make Dressing Baby Easier
- Health Tip: Choose Heart-Healthy Foods
- Contaminated Butter Points to Need for Better Surveillance, Study Says
- Parents' Acceptance May Help Protect Gay Teens
- Watching R-rated Movies Ups Odds of Teens Smoking
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 7, 2010
- Health Highlights: Dec. 7, 2010
- Teens' Poor Health Linked to Fewer Friends
- Friends May Be Key to Churchgoers' Happiness
- Depressed Smokers Less Likely to Quit Successfully
- Flu Viruses Gaining Resistance, Study Confirms
- Youth Sports Injuries Reaching Epidemic Levels, Experts Report
- Concussion Symptoms Can Differ for Boys and Girls
- Co-Opting Technology for the Sake of Weight Loss
- Low-Dose Aspirin Boosts Accuracy of Colorectal Cancer Test
- New Test Links Blood Protein to Heart Disease, Diabetes Risk
- Teens in Smoking Homes May Get More Ear Infections
- Treating PTSD and Smoking Together Best Way to Help Vets Kick Cigarettes
- E-Cigarettes Should Be Banned Until Made Safe: Study
- New Diet Pill Wins FDA Panel's Backing
- Radiation After Surgery Lowers Chances of Breast Cancer's Return
December 8, 2010
- Health Tip: You May Have Sprained Your Neck
- Health Tip: Aggravating Psoriasis
- Changes to Flex Spending Accounts Could Hurt Consumers
- Marital Status May Affect Kidney Transplant Decision
- Health Highlights: Dec. 8, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 8, 2010
- Serotonin May Be the Key to SIDS
- Chinese Study Suggests New Way to Test for Genetic Diseases
- Mother Talks of the Anger, Confusion and Grief of a SIDS Death
- How MS Affects Kids May Differ by Race
- Researchers Assess Gay Youths' Mental Health
- Those Sweet Pet Treats May Foster Fatness
- Imitation the Quickest Way to Grasp a Foreign Accent
- Farm Environment, Cats Help Kids Avoid Skin Disease
- Secondhand Smoke May Put Kids at Risk for Diseases
- Certain Formulations of Omega-3s Might Help With Depression
- Weight-Lifting After Breast Cancer Won't Cause Lymphedema, Study Finds
December 9, 2010
- Health Tip: Listeriosis Prevention if You're Pregnant
- Health Tip: Don't Ignore Symptoms of Measles
- 40 Million in U.S. Driving Drunk or Drugged
- U.S. Failing to Meet Goals for Women's Health: Report
- Study Suggests Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Heart Attack Risk
- Health Highlights: Dec. 9, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 9, 2010
- Even One Cigarette Can Prove Lethal, U.S. Surgeon General Says
- Only Half of Women Over 40 Get Annual Mammograms
- Certain Breast Cancer Drugs Linked With Heart Risks in Older Women
- Gene Tied to Inherited Form of Lou Gehrig's Disease
- U.S. Life Expectancy Drops Slightly
- No Scientific Proof Backing Stricter Tests of Ground Beef in School Lunches
- Mental Imagery a New Weight-Loss Tool?
- Estrogen-Only Hormone Therapy May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk for Some
- Shortened Jump Training Course May Save Women Basketball Players' Knees
- Grades in High School Might Influence Adult Health
- Both High, Low Levels of Vitamin D in Older Women May Be Problematic
- Bone Drug Zometa Flops Overall as Breast Cancer Treatment
December 10, 2010
- Health Tip: Chickenpox Can Be Dangerous During Pregnancy
- FDA Weighs In as Sharing of Breast Milk Booms
- More Sex May Help Neurotic Newlyweds
- Health Highlights: Dec. 10, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 10, 2010
- Weight Gain Seems to Change the Brain's Response to Food
- Study Challenges Initiative to Lower Drinking Age to 18
- Rare Genetic Syndrome May Increase Colon Cancer Risk
- Toys May Shape Language Development
- Stray Breast Tumor Cells in Early Chemo Could Be Bad Sign
- Zen Meditation Can Help Bring Pain Under Control
- Certain Drug Combinations May Beat Back Aggressive Breast Cancer
- Children, Teens Account for Half of Exercise-Related Heat Injuries
- Sleep Deprivation May Help Treat PTSD
- 'Walkable' Communities More Close-Knit, Study Finds
December 11, 2010
- Critter Crossings Improve Highway Safety, Study Finds
- Accidental Falls a Leading Cause of Head Injury
December 12, 2010
December 13, 2010
- Health Tip: Pregnancy Can Lead to Skin and Hair Changes
- Health Tip: Keep Your Gums Healthy
- Kids Not So Stuck on Sugary Breakfast Cereals, Study Finds
- Neighboring Apartments May Expose Kids to Cigarette Smoke
- Few Lives Saved by Ovarian Cancer Screening: Study
- Researchers Turn Stem Cells Into Intestinal Tissue in Lab
- Health Highlights: Dec. 13, 2010
- Scientists Raise Fat-Burning Levels in Mice
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 13, 2010
- Federal Judge Strikes Down Health Reform Law
- Road Material in N. Dakota May Up Lung Cancer Risk: Study
- Many Brain Tumor Patients Turn to Alternative Therapies
- What's Good for Heart May Also Be Good for Brain
- Oxycontin, Other Opioid Painkillers Tied to Higher Health Risks
- Acupuncture Might Treat Certain Kind of Lazy Eye
- Black, Low-Income Patients More Disabled by Parkinson's Complications
- Taxing Sodas Won't Spur Much Weight Loss, Study Says
- Online, Mail Reminders Improve Colon Cancer Screening Rates
December 14, 2010
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Hearing Loss
- Health Tip: Make Small Changes to Cut Calories
- Prayer May Help Victims of Domestic Abuse
- Report Finds Baby Boomers to Gain Most From Health Care Reform
- Depression During Pregnancy Might Affect Baby
- Health Highlights: Dec. 14, 2010
- Once-Daily Dose Approved for Prezista
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 14, 2010
- States Now Fund Most Embryonic Stem Cell Research in U.S.
- Marijuana Use Up Among Eighth Graders
- Flu Spreads Easily in High Schools, Study Suggests
- Obesity Rising Across All Income Levels: CDC
- Elderly Often Disabled After Mechanical Ventilation
- Health-Care Reform Faces Long Legal Fight
- Moderate Drinkers at Higher Risk of Amphetamine Abuse?
- Regular Exercise While Young May Slow Middle-Age Spread
- Spirituality May Boost Success for Alcoholics Anonymous
- Genetic Research Sheds Light on Adrenal Gland Tumor Risk
- New Method Might Raise Number of Donor Lungs
December 15, 2010
- Health Tip: Care For Your Bruise
- Health Tip: Deal With a Child's Aggressive Behavior
- Health Highlights: Dec. 15, 2010
- Severe Pain Can Trigger Suicide in Hospital ERs
- It's True: Money Can't Buy Happiness, Study Finds
- Gene Research Sheds Light on Lung Cancer Survival Time
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 15, 2010
- Docs Claim Transplant Cured Man of AIDS, But Experts Urge Caution
- Starting School Early May Keep Girls Thin
- AA May Help Stem Alcohol Abuse in Female Convicts
- Elderly Patients Who Get on Feet Leave Hospital Sooner
- Food Poisoning Hits 1 in 6 Americans Each Year: CDC
- Scientists Spot Genetic Areas Key to Embryonic Development
- U.S. Government Bans Drop-Side Cribs
- 'Tainted' Supplement Makers May Face Prosecution: FDA
- Second Brain Death Exam Unnecessary, Study Finds
- Death Rate From Heart Disease, Stroke Drops Off Over Decade
- Belly Fat May Make Some Breast Cancers More Likely
- FDA Panel Calls for Safety Review of Mercury in Dental Fillings
December 16, 2010
- Health Tip: Symptoms That May Indicate Kidney Stones
- Health Tip: Your Mouth is a Health Barometer
- U.S. Spending Millions to See if Herbs Truly Work
- Most Young Children Consume Caffeine Each Day
- Health Highlights: Dec. 16, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 16, 2010
- Court Fight Over Health-Care Reform Shifts to Florida
- Inhalers Linked to Higher Odds of Diabetes in Asthma, COPD Patients
- ER Patients Put Faith in CT Scans
- Brain Anomaly Leaves Woman Without Fear
- FDA Advises Against Avastin as Treatment for Breast Cancer
- Overqualified Workers May Be Less Likely to Quit Jobs
- Gene Research Brings Insight Into Deadly Childhood Brain Tumor
- Majority of U.S. Adults Had Troubled Childhoods: CDC
- Health Risks Rise for Medicare Patients in Year After Stroke
- Naturally High Hemoglobin Levels May Not Threaten Kidney Patients
December 17, 2010
- Health Tip: Reduce the Risk of Pinworm Infection
- Health Tip: Urinary Tract Infections Are Common in Children
- Not Just the Newest Toys Hold Risks for Kids
- Surviving the Holiday Blues
- Kidney Disease Could Be More Deadly for Kids With Lupus
- Coping When Tough Economic Times Taint Holiday Cheer
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 17, 2010
- Health Highlights: Dec. 17, 2010
- Sickle Cell May Be Hidden Danger to Young Athletes
- Smokers' Former Homes May Retain Tobacco Toxins
- Primate Immune System Differences Identified
- Holidays With Clan Ideal for Investigating Family Health History
- Patient Literacy Problems Can Hinder Rheumatoid Arthritis Care
- Medtronic Catheter System Approved for Atrial Fibrillation
- Obesity May Interfere With Vitamin D Absorption
- Reading to Newborns in Intensive Care a Boon for Parents
- Violent Video Games Don't Predict Aggressive Behavior
- For Most, Chronic Heartburn Not a Big Risk for Esophageal Cancer
December 18, 2010
December 19, 2010
December 20, 2010
- Health Tip: Treating Sesamoiditis
- Health Tip: Recognizing Symptoms of Shingles
- Do Breast-Fed Baby Boys Grow Into Better Students?
- Give Yourself the Gift of a Stress-Free Holiday
- C-Sections Continue 12-Year Climb: U.S. Report
- Rash Due to Lung Cancer Drug May Be Linked to Better Survival
- Health Highlights: Dec. 20, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 20, 2010
- Positive Mood Seems to Boost Creativity
- Heartburn Drugs May Raise Pneumonia Risk
- Brain Imaging May Predict Dyslexia Gains
- Speech, Swallowing Usually OK After Head & Neck Cancer Therapy
- Take Precautions Against Cholera if Headed to Haiti: CDC
- Guidelines Eased for Patients With Irregular Heartbeats
- Liver Cancer Survival Rates May Be Worse for Blacks
- Psoriasis Linked to Raised Heart Risks
- Most Trauma Patients Not Transferred Within Mandated Time Frame in Illinois
- Echinacea No Cure for the Common Cold, Study Finds
- Tanning Beds Still Popular Despite Skin Cancer Risk
- Whole-Fat Dairy Products May Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk: Study
December 21, 2010
- Health Tip: Kick Athlete's Foot
- Health Tip: Protect Yourself From the Cold
- Weight Loss During Marathon Linked to Quicker Finish Time
- Researchers Turn White Fat to Energy-Burning Brown Fat in Mice
- A Lifetime of Migraines
- Got a Headache? Your Body May Be Telling You Something
- Health Highlights: Dec. 21, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 21, 2010
- Doctors Still Fear Malpractice Lawsuits, U.S. Study Finds
- Device Approved for Dangerous Vessel Bulge
- U.S. Teen Birth Rate Hit Record Low in 2009: CDC
- Study Adds to Evidence That Rituximab Slows Lymphoma Symptoms
- Young Female Chimps Use Sticks as 'Dolls'
- Sudden Infant Deaths Most Common on New Year's
- Most People Regain Happiness After Job Loss
- Kids With Autism May Lack Key Visual Skills, Study Finds
- Gene Activity May Affect Acute Myeloid Leukemia Outcome
- Does 'Club Drug' Ecstasy Have Therapeutic Value?
December 22, 2010
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Antibiotic Resistance
- Health Tip: Do You Have a Phobia?
- For One Man, It's All About Prevention and Wellness
- Memo to Men: To Live Longer, Take Better Care of Your Body
- Recurrence of Oral Cancer Found to Signal Poor Outcome
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 22, 2010
- Health Highlights: Dec. 22, 2010
- U.S. Food-Safety Laws Overhauled
- Single Embryo Beat Double Embryo Transfer in IVF Study
- Gene Mutation Suggests New Treatment Target for Specific Lymphoma
- Cancer Cells May Be Able to Urge Their Own Death
- New Drug Strategy Shows Promise Against HIV
- Gardasil Approval Expanded to Include Anal Cancer
- Timely Surgery Appears to Cut Infection Risk, Costs
- Too Much Fried Fish Might Help Make South the 'Stroke Belt'
- Gene Mutation Found in One of Four Cases of Deadly Brain Cancers
- Placebos Work -- Even if Patients Are in on the Secret
- New Anti-Clotting Drug May Work Better After Hip Replacement
- Death Rates Higher for Those With Lasting Epilepsy: Study
December 23, 2010
- Health Tip: Why Do My Joints Hurt?
- Health Tip: Possible Triggers for Tinnitus
- Doctor Shortage Adds to Pain of Juvenile Arthritis
- Demanding Relatives May Raise Heart Risks in Middle Age
- Lifetime of Arthritis Has Not Held Back Teen
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 23, 2010
- Health Highlights: Dec. 23, 2010
- Electronic Health Records May Not Always Improve Care
- Maybe Scrooge Couldn't Help Being Hard-Hearted
- Flu Activity Low So Far, But More Cases to Come: CDC
- Obese Drivers at Higher Risk of Death in Car Crashes: Study
- Better Methods Needed to Measure Hospital Quality: Experts
- Driving a Bad Idea for People Wearing a Cast, Brace: Experts
- Doggy Dentistry Can Now Mean Braces
- Vegetarian Diet Cuts Kidney Patients' Levels of Toxic Phosphorus
December 24, 2010
- Health Tip: Treating Canker Sores
- Health Tip: When to Call the Pediatrician About Jaundice
- Health Highlights: Dec. 24, 2010
- Surviving the Holiday Buffet
- For California Woman, Lupus Is Life
- Could Santa's Lack of Sleep on Christmas Eve Harm His Health?
- Lupus Treatment May Soon Take Leap Forward
December 25, 2010
December 26, 2010
December 27, 2010
- Health Tip: Are Varicose Veins Dangerous?
- Health Tip: Understanding Thyroiditis
- With Cataracts, Misinformation Seems to Abound
- Have Cataracts? Get Surgery, Woman Urges
- Type of Formula May Influence Infant Weight Gain
- Health Highlights: Dec. 27, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 27, 2010
- Size of Key Brain Region Linked to Size of Your Social Network
- Carbon Monoxide May Be Greater Threat in Winter
- Injectable, Oral Birth Control Don't Threaten Glucose, Insulin Levels: Study
- Scientists Spot DNA Linked With Dangerous Heart Rhythms
- Epilepsy Found to Be More Common in U.S. Than Thought
- Dieting Resolution Works Best When Done in Stages: Expert
December 28, 2010
- Health Tip: Keep Emergency Phone Numbers on Hand
- Health Tip: Help Your Halitosis
- Health Highlights: Dec. 28, 2010
- Hearing Loss Rising Among Teen Girls, Study Finds
- Roundup: 2010 Advances in Heart Disease and Stroke Care
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 28, 2010
- For Cholesterol Control, Experts Urge More Than Meds
- Woman Struggles to Control Cholesterol
- Cancer Patients Who Smoke Report More Severe Pain
- Many Parents Frown on Kids' Internet Use, Survey Says
- Preteens With Conduct Disorders Risk Violence, Delinquency as Teens
- What You Need to Know About Medical Tests
- Older Folks Seem to Gain 'Emotional Intelligence'
- Genetic Trait May Predict Cocaine Sensitivity
December 29, 2010
- Health Tip: Playtime Is Important
- Health Tip: Diet Can Help Irritable Bowel Symptoms
- Health Highlights: Dec. 29, 2010
- Deadliest Cancer Getting Smaller Chunk of Research Dollars
- Drug Abuse Treatment Rates on the Rise: U.S. Report
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 29, 2010
- Love of Possessions Can Run Deep, Study Shows
- Anesthesiologists Spreading Germs During Surgery: Study
- Stretching Before Warm-Up Swings May Harm Golf Game
- Delaying Sex Might Strengthen Marriage
- First Impressions of Attractive People Often Correct: Study
- U.S. Researchers Find New Way to Gauge Rare Genetic Condition
- Doctors Urged to Admit Fatigue Before Performing Surgery
- Researchers Find Links Between Sleep, Anesthesia and Coma
- Team-Based Treatment Helps Those With Cluster of Chronic Illnesses
December 30, 2010
- Health Tip: Lift Luggage Without Injury
- Health Tip: Help Ease Morning Sickness
- How One Company Fought the Flu
- Hand-Washing May Have Kept Flu at Bay
- ER Visits by Underage Drinkers Spike on New Year's
- Health Highlights: Dec. 30, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 30, 2010
- For Many, Sledding Ends in Dash to the ER
- Research Sheds Light on 'Starvation Hormone'
- 'Hair Of The Dog' No Hangover Cure, Say Experts
- U.S. Health Care Reform Tops Health News for 2010
- Take Steps to Avoid Winter's Indoor Allergies
- Chronic Nasal Congestion May Be Linked to Severe Asthma
- Urban Wildlife Adopt Not-so-Healthful Human Diet, Study Finds
