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News Archive for December 2012
December 1, 2012
December 2, 2012
- Helmets Do Save Lives on the Slopes, Research Shows
- Former President George H.W. Bush to Stay in Hospital Through Weekend
December 3, 2012
- Health Tip: If You Wake With Neck Pain
- Health Tip: Get Heart Healthy
- Common Diabetes Drug Shows Promise as Ovarian Cancer Treatment
- Extra Sleep May Help You Withstand Pain
- More U.S. Kids Get High-Radiation Scans, Study Says
- Health Highlights: Dec. 3, 2012
- 'Hiding' Cigarettes in Stores Might Keep Kids From Smoking: Study
- Tap-Water Chemical May Be Linked to Food Allergy
- Antidepressants May Lead to Fewer Seizures in People With Epilepsy
- Ex-President George H.W. Bush Remains Hospitalized
- What Doctors Don't Know About Treating Kids With Epilepsy
- FDA to Collaborate on Development of Medical Devices
- Psychiatry Gets Revised Diagnostic Manual
- Children's Seizures Not Always Damaging, Study Finds
- U.S. Kids Might Not Be Over-Medicated After All
- Flu Season Arrives Early and It Could Be Severe: CDC
- Healthy Diet May Prevent Additional Heart Trouble
- Despite FDA Warning, Sports Supplements Still Available Online: Study
- Under Similar Stress, Rich Live Longer Than Poor: Study
- U.S. Quit-Smoking Policies Need Improving, Experts Say
December 4, 2012
- Health Tip: Remove a Splinter
- Health Tip: Make Sure Kids Get Enough Water
- New Guidelines Urge Limiting Endoscopy for GERD
- Severe Gum Disease May Be Linked to Impotence
- Study Supports Link Between Stress, Epileptic Seizures
- Teen Girls Who Smoke May Up Risk for Future Bone Disease
- Health Highlights: Dec. 4, 2012
- Fractures Take High Toll on High School Athletes
- 'Synthetic Pot' Sending Thousands of Young People to ER: Report
- Heavy Smokers Cut Back the Most When Cigarette Taxes Rise: Study
- Young Surgeons May Be Easily Distracted
- Can Excessive Cellphone Use Become an Addiction?
- College Students: 25 Is Perfect Age for Marriage
- 'Protected Power Naps' Could Help Keep Medical Interns Alert: Study
- Study Foresees Shortage of Primary-Care Doctors
- Is Childhood Intelligence Linked to Pain Problems in Adulthood?
- Bullied Teens May Suffer Lingering Trauma
December 5, 2012
- Health Tip: Identifying Pinkeye
- Health Tip: Stay Active After a Heart Attack
- Is a Breath Test for Colon Cancer Possible?
- New Drug Regimens May Slow Advanced Breast Cancer
- Racial Disparities Still Seen in Use of Breast Cancer Treatments
- Health Highlights: Dec. 5, 2012
- 10 Years of Tamoxifen Better Than 5: Study
- Sperm Counts Dropping for French Men: Study
- Smoking Might Make Hangovers Worse
- Use Social Media to Fight Childhood Obesity, Heart Experts Say
- Kids With HIV at Risk of Heart Disease, Study Says
- How Long Should Men's Urinary Infections Be Treated?
- Study: Treating Sleep Disorder May Thwart Heart Disease
- FDA Pulls One Generic Form of Wellbutrin Off the Market
- Antiseptic Products Can Be Contaminated: Study
- Flesh-Eating Fungal Infection Can Follow Natural Disasters, Study Finds
- Childless People Die Sooner, Study Says
- Sedatives May Raise Pneumonia Risk
December 6, 2012
- Health Tip: Getting a Tattoo?
- Health Tip: Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
- Health Highlights: Dec. 6, 2012
- Chemo May Extend Survival After Breast Cancer's Return
- Kids May Be at Slightly Higher Asthma Risk If Parents Had Infertility Treatments
- Thinking You Ate a Lot May Help You Feel Full
- For Aggressive Breast Cancer, Chemo May Work Better in the Young
- Consider Weight When Choosing Blood Pressure Meds: Study
- UV Nail Lamps Don't Appear to Cause Skin Cancer
- Study Reveals Why Elderly Often Vulnerable to Scams
- Cleaner Air in U.S. Boosting Life Expectancy, Study Finds
- Fruit Flies Use Detection System to Avoid Spoiled Food
- Plastics Chemical BPA Found in Fetal Livers
- Mouse Study Offers Clues to Obesity-Diabetes Link
- Nutrients in Fruits, Vegetables May Help Prevent Breast Cancer: Study
- FDA Issues Warning for Nature's Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats
- Teen Fighting Declines in U.S., Europe
- When Antidepressants Don't Work, Give Counseling a Try
- Just Lowering Fat Intake Can Shed Pounds, Study Finds
December 7, 2012
- Health Tip: When an Animal Bite Becomes Infected
- Health Tip: If You've Got Knee Arthritis
- 'Chemo Brain' May Occur Before Treatment Even Starts
- Health Highlights: Dec. 7, 2012
- Acute Kidney Injuries Up Sharply in U.S.
- No Proof That 'Doping' With EPO Gives Athletes an Edge: Review
- Avastin Won't Extend Breast Cancer Survival: Study
- Kids With Autism Common Users of ERs, Study Says
- No Benefit Seen in Extending Herceptin for Breast Cancer
- As Doctors Go High-Tech, Staff Injuries May Rise
- Funding Meals on Wheels Keeps Seniors Independent: Study
- Genes May Influence Effectiveness of Anti-Smoking Policies
- Experimental Antidepressant Appears Quick-Acting, Safe
- Can Teens' Lack of Sleep Lead to Diabetes?
- Sleep Apnea Tied to More Brain Damage in Women Than Men
- Too Little Sleep Spurs Appetite-Boosting Hormones: Study
December 8, 2012
- Give Your Heart the Gift of a Stress-Free Holiday
- New Blood Thinner May Help Prevent Leg Clots, Study Finds
- Health Highlights: Dec. 8, 2012
December 9, 2012
December 10, 2012
- Health Tip: Manage Diabetes During Pregnancy
- Health Tip: Feet That Hurt
- Health Highlights: Dec. 10, 2012
- ADHD Can Cause Lifelong Problems, Study Finds
- Could Kids' Salt Intake Affect Their Weight?
- Dating Violence in Teen Years Can Have Lasting Impact
- Oxygen Deprivation in the Womb May Raise ADHD Risk
- Better Vision Tied to Health Plans That Cover Eye Exams
- Gaps in Care Found for Sickle Cell Disease Patients
- Targeted Prostate Cancer Biopsies Might Improve Care: Study
- College Kids Not So Smart About Flu Shots, Study Finds
- Germ in Cat Feces May Affect Human Brain, Behavior: Study
- Don't Bother With Ultrasonic Bedbug Devices
- FDA OKs Expanded Use of Prostate Cancer Drug
- Your Smartphone Might Help You Lose Weight
- Young Binge Eaters Prone to Illicit Drug Use: Study
- Eliminating Mouth-to-Mouth Boosts CPR Results: Study
- Zytiga's Use Expanded for Advanced Prostate Cancer
- U.S. Task Force Urges Docs to Counsel Kids Against Smoking
December 11, 2012
- Health Tip: Some Shouldn't Get a Chickenpox Vaccine
- Health Tip: Will Cardiac Rehab Help?
- Porcupine Quill Could Foster New Medical Devices
- Regular Exercise May Add Years to Life, Study Finds
- Study Supports Use of 'Brain Stents' for Certain Stroke Patients
- Common Heart Drug Might Dampen Some Autism Symptoms
- Health Highlights: Dec. 11, 2012
- Women Far More Likely to Live to 100 Than Men: U.S. Census
- Coffee May Lower Risk of Death From Mouth Cancer: Study
- Secondhand Smoke Puts Children at Risk for Meningitis
- Loneliness May Boost Odds of Dementia
- Avastin Shows No Benefit for Earlier Colon Cancer: Study
- Primary Care Doctors Meet Needs of Diabetics, Study Says
- As Vision Problems in U.S. Rise, Diabetes May Explain Why
- Even Light Smoking Boosts Women's Risk of Sudden Heart Death: Study
- Combo Therapy May Help Ease Sleep Apnea at High Altitude
- Junk Food Taxes Pay Off, Study Finds
December 12, 2012
- Health Tip: Get Ready for Cardiac Rehab
- Health Tip: Choosing a Safe Christmas Tree
- Mothers' Pre-Pregnancy Weight Tied to Kids' IQ, Study Says
- Health Highlights: Dec. 12, 2012
- Brain Changes Continue After Child's Concussion: Study
- Study Finds New SARS-Like Virus Spread Through Bats, Pigs
- Gene Study Uncovers More Autism Clues
- Dishwashing Won't Kill Tummy-Troubling Norovirus: Study
- Fainting in Healthy People May Be First Sign of Heart Trouble
- Can Nature Nurture the Mind as Well as the Soul?
- U.S. Lifestyles Thwarting Heart Health Progress: Report
- Scientists ID Gene That Shows Progression in ALS Patients
- Zinc Shows Promise Against Deadly Jellyfish Venom
- Want to Sound Like a Leader? Speak Like a Man, Study Contends
- Study Questions Standard of Care for Head Trauma
- Blood Cancer Patients May Benefit From New Transplant Technique
- Texting While Walking May Be as Dangerous as Texting While Driving
- Marijuana Extract May Not Relieve MS Spasms: Review
December 13, 2012
- Health Tip: Check Holiday Lights
- Health Tip: Shopping for Children's Shoes
- Health Highlights: Dec. 13, 2012
- Saving Carbs for Dinnertime Might Help Control Weight
- Study Examines Link Between Breast Cancer and Diabetes
- 'Hidden' HPV May Reactivate in Older Women, Study Suggests
- 2-Year Period After Parent's Suicide Try Most Risky for Children: Study
- Stop-Smoking Drug Chantix May Carry Heart Risks, FDA Warns
- Child Abuse in U.S. Declines for 5th Straight Year
- U.S. Glaucoma Cases Jump 22 Percent Over Decade: Report
- How Well Do You Rise From Sitting on the Floor?
- Stress, Depression Linked to Raised Stroke Risk in Seniors
- Yo-Yo Dieting Can Hurt the Heart, Study Finds
- Pricey Cigarettes, Strict Schools Help Curb Teen Smoking
- Legal Unions, Including Marriage, Boost Mental Health for Gay People: Study
- Workplace Bullying Takes Toll on Witnesses Too, Study Finds
- Mind Wandering Drives Up Crash Rate
- Trained Beagle Sniffs Out Troublesome Hospital Infection
December 14, 2012
- Health Tip: Managing Fructose Intolerance
- Health Tip: Balance Holiday Buffets With More Exercise
- Olympic Medalists May Also Claim 'Survival Advantage'
- Family Grapples With Kids' Tech Time
- Gadget Givers Urged to Consider Ramifications
- Dog Helps Super-Sleepy Woman in Her Travels
- Health Highlights: Dec. 14, 2012
- Back Pain May Ease for Smokers Who Quit: Study
- Immune System May Not Weaken With Age: Study
- High Blood Pressure Poses Bigger Stroke Risk for Blacks, Study Says
- Parents Key to Easing Psychological Impact of Conn. Shootings
- Millions of Nonsmokers Exposed to Smoke From Neighbors' Apartments: Report
- Less Mental Decline Seen in Older Blacks Who Went Hungry as Kids
- Study Questions Advice Given to Obese Pregnant Women
- Iclusig Approved for Rare Leukemias
- Vitamin D Levels Linked to Daytime Sleepiness
- Heavy Drinking, Pot Use Tied to Teen Brain Changes
- EPA Lowers Permissible Soot Levels in Air
- Raxibacumab Approved for Inhalational Anthrax
December 15, 2012
- Keep Your Dog Safe During Hectic Holiday Season: Expert
- Aerobic Exercise Seems Best for Weight, Fat Loss
December 16, 2012
December 17, 2012
- Health Tip: Think 'Healthy' During the Holidays
- Health Tip: Taking Medications During Pregnancy
- Banning Vaccine Preservative Would Hurt Kids in Poor Nations: Experts
- Keep Tots' Milk to 2 Cups a Day: Study
- Unhealthy Snacks Tied to Colon Cancer for Those at High Risk
- Health Highlights: Dec. 17, 2012
- Mind-Controlled Prosthetic Hand Could Be Breakthrough
- Signifor Approved for Cushing's Disease
- Cancer Costs Billions Yearly in U.S. Worker Productivity: Study
- Poor Vision Can Isolate Seniors
- New Guidelines Seek to Streamline Care for Worst Heart Attacks
- Hair Concerns May Discourage Exercise for Some Black Women
- Fewer Children Injured From Swallowing Caustic Chemicals: Study
- Treating Kidneys With Radio Waves May Ease Tough-to-Control Hypertension
- Having Babies Sit Up May Help Them Learn
- Shorter Hospital Stays Don't Compromise Care, Study Finds
- Egyptian Pharaoh's Throat Was Slashed During Coup, Research Suggests
- Pricier, Intensive Whiplash Treatment May Not Pay Off: Study
December 18, 2012
- Health Tip: Prevent Disease From Pets
- Health Tip: Control Holiday Stress
- Speed Bumps May Aid Appendicitis Diagnosis
- Here's What Keeps Rudolph's 'Nose So Bright'
- Health Highlights: Dec. 18, 2012
- Many States Say 'No' to Health Insurance Exchanges
- Veggies and Cheese as Filling as Chips For Kids, With Fewer Calories
- With Testicular Cancer, CT Scan Benefit May Beat Risks
- Is the Mental Health System Failing Troubled Kids?
- Many Adults With Autism Unhappy With Their Health Care
- Intensive Lifestyle Changes Keep Type 2 Diabetes at Bay
- Survival Tripled for Hospitalized U.S. Kids With Cardiac Arrest
- Quality of Life Can Suffer for Kids With Heart Devices
- Giving Plavix Before Angioplasty May Cut Heart Attack Risk: Study
- Long-Term Aspirin Use Linked With Vision Loss: Study
- Some Cancer Risks Higher in 9/11 Recovery Workers: Study
- FDA Warns About Misleading Advertising for Some Laser Eye Surgeries
- Most Coughs Don't Respond to Antibiotics, Study Confirms
December 19, 2012
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Repetitive Stress Injury
- Health Tip: Keep Kids From Choking Hazards
- Health Highlights: Dec. 19, 2012
- For Psychiatric Patients, Cancer Is Often Spotted Too Late
- Smoking Deadlier For HIV Patients Than Virus Itself: Study
- States Lagging in Emergency Preparedness: Report
- Heart Health Worst in the South, Best in Northeast
- 'Boomers' With Hepatitis C Boosting Demand for Liver Transplants
- Rate of New HIV Infections Drops for First Time Among Black Women: CDC
- Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Rare Children's Brain Disorder
- Abused Black Girls More Likely to Develop Asthma: Study
- Secondhand Smoke in Pregnancy Tied to Behavior Woes in Kids
- Marijuana Use Rising in High School Seniors: Report
- Scientists Now See 200 Genes Linked to Crohn's Disease
- Reindeer May Deliver More Than Presents
- Drugs Hold Promise for Severe Juvenile Arthritis Patients
- Asthma Linked to Increased Risk of Dangerous Lung Blockage
- Solo Rock Stars Die Sooner Than Those in Bands
December 20, 2012
- Health Tip: Control Allergies During the Holidays
- Health Tip: Store Breast Milk Safely
- Early Language Skills Reduce Preschool Tantrums, Study Finds
- 'Not Fair!' How Sibling Fights May Lead to Later Mood Problems
- FDA Panel Considers First Drug for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Health Highlights: Dec. 20, 2012
- Motivation and Study, Not IQ, Are Keys to Kids' Math Success
- What Causes Hot Flashes? Rat Study Gives New Clues
- Family Meals Encourage Kids to Eat More Veggies, Fruit: Study
- FDA, States Weigh Pharmacy Regulation in Wake of Meningitis Outbreak
- Genes Linked to Autism Seem to Have Strong Tendency to Mutate
- Palliative Care Eases Suffering for Seniors at End of Life: Study
- FDA: Don't Use Pradaxa Blood Thinner in Patients With Artificial Heart Valves
- New Diabetes Guidelines May Lower Patient Medical Bills
- Fish Oil Supplements Won't Prevent Irregular Heart Beat: Study
- Overweight? You Can Scale Back Weight Gain in Pregnancy
- Children of Older Parents With Cancer May Be at Risk, Too
December 21, 2012
- Health Tip: What's Behind Your Nosebleed
- Health Tip: If You've Got Food Allergies
- Health Highlights: Dec. 21, 2012
- Preventable Surgical Errors Continue to Occur: Study
- Omega-3s in Formula Can Help Baby's Eyesight: Review
- FDA Panel Recommends Against First Drug for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Mealworms: The Next High-Protein Food Source?
- Many Primary-Care Doctors Want Help Treating Obesity
- Mass Murders: Why Us? Why the U.S.?
- Nearly 50 Million Couples Worldwide Report Infertility
- One Man's Harrowing Battle With Hepatitis C
- Inconsistency Seen in Safety Labeling for Generic Drugs
- Gattex Approved for Short Bowel Syndrome
- Hepatitis: The Hidden Hazard
- Survival Equal in 2 Types of Abdominal Aneurysm Repair: Study
- U.S. Flu Season in Full Swing, CDC Says
- Tamiflu Approval Expanded to Include Infants Under Age 1
- Flu Drug Tamiflu OK for Babies Under 1: FDA
- Pain Intensity May Help Differentiate Two Skin Cancers
- Varizig Approved to Treat Chickenpox Symptoms
December 22, 2012
December 23, 2012
December 24, 2012
- Health Tip: Avoid Beginners' Workout Injuries
- Health Tip: Don't Eat Raw Cookie Dough
- It's OK for Kids to Keep Believing in Santa, Expert Says
- Nearly One-Third of Kids With Food Allergies May Be Bullied
- Make Holiday Meals Safe for Kids With Food Allergies
- Eye Scan Could Help Track Progress of Multiple Sclerosis
- Blood Protein Linked to Depression, Study Finds
December 25, 2012
- Health Tip: Help Keep Your Baby's Crib Safe
- Healthy Eating Tips for Holiday Parties
- Holidays Spell Trouble for Folks Unaware They're Diabetic
- Keep Kitchen Utensils Clean While Preparing Holiday Meal
- Patient Survival Rises When Drugs Suppress Hepatitis C in Blood: Study
December 26, 2012
- Health Tip: Think Before You Eat
- Health Tip: Calming a Fussy Baby
- Winter Depression May Require Treatment Plan
- Today's U.S. Soldiers Fitter Than Decades Ago: Report
- Health Highlights: Dec. 26, 2012
- What's Best for Kids' Eye Health? Experts Give Insight
- Young Girl's Plea For Contact Lenses Pays Off
- Lifestyle Affects Outcome of Peripheral Artery Procedure: Study
- Some Kids Abusing Common Baking Ingredients
- Overweight Teens Report High Rates of Bullying, Teasing
- College-Bound Girls May Feel Pressure to 'Speak Properly'
- Studies of Alzheimer's Caregivers May Overlook Non-Spouses
- Brain Scans Might Help Spot Risk for Bipolar Disorder
- Oxygen Treatment May Improve the Odds for Extreme Preemies
- Shortage of Drug for Children's Cancer May Have Upped Relapse Rates
December 27, 2012
- Health Tip: Help Ease Night Terrors
- Health Tip: A Dirty Sponge Spreads Germs
- Tips on Coping With Grief During Holidays
- U.S. Cancer Screening Rates Dropping: Study
- Health Highlights: Dec. 27, 2012
- Males Struck by Cars Die More Often Than Females: Study
- Fibromyalgia Diagnosis Often Missed in Men: Study
- 'Teaching Gardens' Nurture Kids' Interest in Healthy Foods
- Kids and Healthy Eating Can Go Together
- Your New Weight-Loss Resolution: Drive Less
- Cancer-Related Fatigue Often Overlooked, Study Finds
- U.S. Children's Hospitals Treating More Complex, Expensive Conditions
- More Evidence That Violent Video Games Help Spur Aggression
- Drug May Help Women Who Quit Smoking Avoid Weight Gain
- Are Rhesus Monkeys Musically Challenged?
- Research Reveals Why Flu Peaks in Certain Seasons
December 28, 2012
- Health Tip: Coping With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Health Tip: Understanding Morning Sickness
- Chronic Worry Linked to Higher Risk of PTSD
- Survival of 'Obamacare' Tops List of Biggest Health News in 2012
- Health Highlights: Dec. 28, 2012
- Sickle Cell Disease, Sickle Cell Trait Are Not the Same
- Debate Heats Up Over Screening Athletes for Sickle Cell Trait
- New Raccoon Virus May Offer Clues to Human Cancer
- Genes Linked to Effectiveness of Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer
- Surgery May Not Be Needed for Ruptured Achilles Tendon
- Car Crashes Common for Sleepy Doctors in Training: Study
- Scientists Shed Light on Fungus Behind Deadly Pneumonia Strain
- Scientists ID New Genetic Connection for Gout
- Going Online for Info May Reflect a Pro-Active Stance Against Cancer
December 29, 2012
December 30, 2012
December 31, 2012
- Health Tip: Signs That Your Child May Have Juvenile Arthritis
- Health Tip: Soothing Morning Sickness
- Another New Year's Hazard: Drunk Walking
- Hillary Clinton Hospitalized With Blood Clot
- Don't Cut School Recess, Pediatricians Say
- Thousands of U.S. Babies Born With Cleft Lip, Palate Each Year
- How One N.Y. Family Met the Challenge of an Oral Birth Defect
- Economic Conditions at Birth Linked to Behavior in Teen Years
- Congress Nears Deal on 'Fiscal Cliff,' Obama Says
