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News Archive for February 2008
February 1, 2008
- FDA Warns Epilepsy Drugs May Raise Suicide Risk
- Health Tip: Exercise Routines for Arthritis Patients
- Unintended Errors Leave Many Newborns Vulnerable
- Health Tip: Soothing Engorged Breasts
- Experimental Vaccine Halts Prostate Cancer in Mice
- Health Highlights: Feb. 1, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb.1, 2008
- Social Networking Sites Safer Than IM or Chat Rooms
- Key Risk Factors for Suicide Consistent Across Globe
- A Daytime Nap Can Boost Memory
- 9/11 Attacks Changed Way Americans Dream
- FDA Approves New Drug-Eluting Stent
- Ear Wax Softener Can Affect Hearing, Study Reports
- IPods Don't Interfere With Heart Pacemakers
- Sorafenib Slows Growth of Some Leukemias
- Pregnant Women With Asthma Should Stay on Low Dose of Meds
- Quit-Smoking Drug May Raise Suicide Risk
February 2, 2008
- Stars Don Red to Raise Awareness of Women's Heart Risk
- U.S. Unlikely to Meet Target for TB Elimination
- Health Highlights: Feb. 2, 2008
February 3, 2008
- Toll-Free Hotline to Help Seniors Avoid Falls
- Dogs Could Be a Diabetic's Best Friend
- Health Highlights: Feb. 3, 2008
February 4, 2008
- Health Tip: When Baby is Crying
- Parental Drinking Boosts Teen Alcohol Risks
- Sugar Water Eases Pain of Infant Vaccinations
- Many Babies Exposed to Chemicals
- Health Tip: Healthy Nails, Healthy Body
- Health Highlights: Feb. 4, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 4, 2008
- Very Premature Babies Don't Get Follow-Up Care
- Eye Blinks May ID Fetal Alcohol Exposure
- Black Men Most at Risk for Kidney Disease Complications
- New Guideline Urges Screening for Fall Risk
- Toy Magnets Can be a Very Real Threat
- Drug-Coated Stents Better Than Bare-Metal Ones in Complex Cases
- 1 in 3 Hit Songs Mentions Substance Abuse, Smoking
February 5, 2008
- Another Study Finds No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism
- Bush's Budget Proposal Would Cut Medicare Spending
- Cultural Beliefs May Keep Blacks From Hospice Care
- 9/11 Exposure Linked to Behavior Trouble in Kids
- Health Tip: Before Giving Yoga a Try
- Health Tip: Cleaning Safety for Pregnant Women
- Health Highlights: Feb. 5, 2008
- Asmanex Approved for Asthmatic Children
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 5, 2008
- Born to Be Obese?
- Smokers Sleep Less Soundly
- GPS Devices Measure Severity of Peripheral Artery Disease
- First 90 Days After Stopping Plavix Most Dangerous
- Older Women More Likely to Suffer Depression
- Brain Injury May Not Erase Long-Term Memory
February 6, 2008
- Less Invasive Way to Stage Lung Cancer Shows Promise
- Health Tip: Don't Use a Hot Tub During Pregnancy
- Drug Helps Prevent Breast-Feeding Moms From Passing on HIV
- Health Tip: Am I Getting Too Old to Drive?
- Health Highlights: Feb. 6, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 6, 2008
- Transparent Fish Gives New Window on Disease
- Generic Versions of Fosamax Approved
- Alzheimer's Plaques Can Form in One Day
- Deaths Halt Part of Large Diabetes Trial
- Marijuana Bad for the Gums
- Death Rates From Cardiovascular Causes Vary Widely Across Europe
- Blood Pressure Drugs Might Prevent Parkinson's
- Sucking Out Clot Debris Helps Heart Attack Patients
- New Genetic Technology IDs Virus That Killed Transplant Recipients
- Test Detects Sensitivity to HIV Drug
- Multiple Sclerosis Drug May Be Linked to Melanoma
- Aggressive Diabetes Therapy Lowers Death Risk, Study Finds
February 7, 2008
- Tattooing Best Way to Deliver DNA Vaccines
- Health Tip: Pain Isn't a Normal Part of Aging
- Birth Problems Linked to Teenage Fathers
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 7, 2008
- Health Highlights: Feb. 7, 2008
- Natural Secretion Marks Difference Between Ordinary Mole and Melanoma
- Low-Carb Diets Better Than Low-Fat Diets at Preventing Diabetes
- Gene Plays 'Jekyll-and-Hyde' Role in Deadly Brain Cancer
- Harnessing Human Energy for Medical Good
- 'Decellularized' Heart Valve Approved
- Domestic Violence Harms Long-Term Health of Victims
- Pathology Reports Good for Breast Cancer Studies
- Report Shows Dangerous Chemical Can Leach From Baby Bottles
- Gene Linked to Inflammatory Arthritis Also Raises Heart Risks
- Acupuncture May Aid In Vitro Fertilization
February 8, 2008
- Health Tip: Giving Pain Medication to Your Child
- Health Tip: Understanding Laryngitis
- Depression in Young Doctors Tied to Medication Errors
- For Males, Video Game Rewards Are All in the Mind
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 8, 2008
- Mutual Resentment in Marriage Can Be Deadly
- Staying Dry at Beach May Spare Your Stomach
- Heart Attack Seldom Leads to Healthier Diet
- Chronic Pain Harms Brain's Wiring
- Health Highlights: Feb. 8, 2008
- Health Tip: Protect Your Child From Flu
- PET Scans Best for Measuring Response to Sarcoma Treatment
- FDA Warns of Children's Deaths Linked to Botox
- Quitting Marijuana Just as Hard as Quitting Cigarettes
- Drug Combo Tied to Kidney Risk With Some Cardiac Surgeries
- Blacks More Likely to Die of Severe Sepsis
February 9, 2008
- Americans Abandoning National Parks
- Campaign Targets Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Kids
- Health Highlights: Feb. 9, 2008
February 10, 2008
- Baseline Exam Is Key to Eye Health
- Spouse's Sickness Bodes Ill for Partner's Health
- Health Highlights: Feb. 10, 2008
February 11, 2008
- Most Breast Cancer Web Pages Contain Reliable Information
- Health Tip: Baby Teeth Need Attention
- More Gene Variations Found That Raise Prostate Cancer Risk
- Health Tip: Reduce Stress at Work
- Health Highlights: Feb. 11, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 11, 2008
- Gene Variations Help Regulate Response to Stress
- Sugar Substitutes May Contribute to Weight Gain
- Depression Rarely Discussed With RA Patients
- Disability Stronger Predictor of Longevity Than Disease Is
- Epilepsy Drug Doesn't Prevent Migraines
- Most With High Blood Pressure Don't Follow Recommended Diet
- High Blood Pressure on Increase Among American Women
- Manufacturer Halts Production of Blood Thinner Heparin
- Scientists Reprogram Human Skin Cells Into Embryonic Stem Cells
- 'Fluorescent' Retinal Cells Warn of Eye Disease
February 12, 2008
- Health Tip: Allergy Shots Aren't for Everyone
- Health Tip: Pack a Healthier Lunch
- Learning Disabilities May Presage Later Language Problems
- Triglycerides Linked to Coronary Disease Risk
- Health Highlights: Feb. 12, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 12, 2008
- Corneal Transplants Can Carry Infection Risk
- Vaccine Could Cut Bouts With Stomach Flu
- Ovary Removal Protects Some High-Risk Women
- Muscle Fatigue Drug May Fight Heart Failure
- Back Pain Spending Up, Relief Down
- HPV-Positive Head and Neck Cancers Fare Better
- Respiratory Distress Treatment Studies Conflict
- Precancerous Breast Lesions Cause Unnecessary Worry
- Lack of Brain Protein May Explain 'Rain Man' Abilities
February 13, 2008
- Airplane Noise Boosts Blood Pressure Even During Sleep
- Health Tip: Let Shin Splints Heal
- Kidney Cancer Drug Linked to Higher Rate of Heart Problems
- Fixing Poor Vision Boosts Preschoolers' Test Scores
- Health Tip: If Your Child Goes to the Hospital
- Health Highlights: Feb. 13, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 13, 2008
- Many Prostate Cancers Will Not Need Treatment
- PTSD a Risk Factor for Long-Term Disease
- Marijuana Use Among MS Patients Raises Risk for Cognitive, Mood Problems
- Drops of Fatty Acid Curb Symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome
- Drug-Coated Balloons Keep Leg Arteries Open: Study
February 14, 2008
- Tango Classes Put Parkinson's Patients a Step Ahead
- Health Tip: Painful Urination
- Health Tip: Causes for Jaundice
- Acute Coronary Events Drop After Italy's Public Smoking Ban
- When It Comes to a Mate, Beauty Can't Be Beat
- Health Highlights: Feb. 14, 2008
- Overabundance of Immune Cells Might Trigger Lupus
- DDT Compound Speeds Breast Cancer Growth
- Scientists Show Stem Cells Don't Cause Cancer
- Single Mutation in Mitochondrial DNA Weakens Heart, Muscles
- 'Choking Game' Turned Deadly for 82 Youths
- Cancer Drug Works Against MS in Early Trial
- Drug Cuts Muscle Damage After Heart Attack
- U.S. Seeks to Limit Animal Testing of Toxic Chemicals
- Transplanted Liver Lining Cells May Cure Hemophilia
- Older Smokers More Likely to Deny Habit
February 15, 2008
- Health Tip: Caring for a Newborn's Umbilical Cord
- Obesity Raises Cancer Risk
- Health Tip: Signs of an Unhealthy Menstrual Cycle
- Viral Therapy Slows Pediatric Tumors in Mice
- Health Highlights: Feb. 15, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 15, 2008
- Blacks Awaiting Lung Transplants Face Poorer Outcomes
- Unlike Fine Wine, Crabby People Don't Age Well
- HEPA Filters May Improve Cardiovascular Health
- Ignition Locks Prevent Repeat DWI Offenses
- Daily Stress May Raise Women's Risk of Cervical Cancer
- Flu Widespread in U.S., but Vaccine Is Poor Match
- Harnessing the Mind to Manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- IBS Symptoms More Acute in Women With History of Abuse
February 16, 2008
February 17, 2008
- Health Highlights: Feb. 17, 2008
- Don't Lose Sight of Vision Care, Group Urges
- Chemotherapy After Breast Cancer Surgery Effective for Older Women, Too
February 18, 2008
- Health Tip: Grinding Your Teeth?
- Health Tip: Understanding Astigmatism
- Pitch Patterns Play Greater Role in Speech Perception
- Timely Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Insurance Status
- Health Highlights: Feb. 18, 2008
- One Drink May Help Heart, But Two Is Too Many
- New MS Drug Target Shows Promise
- Portable Computer Devices Can Aid Exercise Programs
- Antibiotics Do Little for Inner Ear Infections
- Mix-Up Behind FDA's Failure to Inspect China Blood-Thinner Plant
- Free Drugs After Heart Attack Would Save Money, Lengthen Lives
- Study Suggests Glucosamine Won't Ease Hip Arthritis
- E-mails Improve Patient-Surgeon Communication
- Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Ease Irregular Heartbeat
February 19, 2008
- 2 Mutations Were Critical to Spread of 1918 Flu
- Health Tip: Zinc in Your Diet
- Hypertension a Health Challenge for Women
- Health Tip: Timeouts for Toddlers
- Health Highlights: Feb. 19, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 19, 2008
- Combo Treatment Best for Melanoma, Advanced Ovarian Cancer
- Missing Chromosome Improves Response to Brain Tumor Treatment
- Gecko's Stickiness Inspires New Surgical Bandage
- Combination of Thyroid Medicines Not Necessary
- No Difference Found in Treatments for Acute Kidney Failure
- Eyes a Window to Hearing Loss?
- Heart Attacks in Hospital More Deadly at Night, on Weekends
- Biannual Antibiotics May Cut Major Cause of Blindness in Africa
February 20, 2008
- Health Tip: Prevent Antibiotic Overuse
- Health Tip: Is GERD Causing Sleep Problems?
- Stem Cells Repair Stroke Damage in Rats
- Cancer Death Rates Still Declining
- Health Highlights: Feb. 20, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 20, 2008
- Music Therapy Improves Stroke Outcomes
- Middle-Aged Women Gaining Weight, Raising Their Stroke Risk
- Cognitive Impairment Declining in Older Adults
- DNA Findings Reveal Genetic History of Humans
- Mammograms Might Spot Stroke Risk
- In-Hospital Stroke Deaths Rise on Nights, Weekends
- Surgery Best for Narrowing of Spine
- Researchers Make Stem Cells That Secrete Insulin
- More Evidence of Danger From Heart Surgery Drug
February 21, 2008
- Health Tip: Getting Enough Sleep During Pregnancy
- Fast Food Ads Fueling Obesity Among Hispanic Kids
- Health Tip: Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis
- Poverty Drains Nutrition From Family Diet
- Cutting Back on Salt Cuts Down on Sodas With Kids
- Health Highlights: Feb. 21, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 21, 2008
- Taking Multiple Pain Relievers May Cause Complications
- Global Analysis of Human DNA Tracks Migration, Identity
- Awareness of Heart Attack Signs Lags in U.S.
- New Stroke Treatments Reduce Brain Damage, Improve Recovery
- Hemophilia Treatment Approved
- Cats Help Shield Owners From Heart Attack
- Moderate Aerobic Fitness Levels May Cut Stroke Risk
- Fish Oil Flounders, But Fiber Might Lower Stroke Risk
- Daytime Dozing Might Raise Stroke Risk
- Mouse Study Probes Workings of Memory
February 22, 2008
- Health Tip: Before You Get Pregnant
- FDA Panel OKs 3 New Flu Strains for Next Year's Vaccine
- Health Tip: Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy
- Experts Offer Clarity on Confusion Surrounding Stents
- Health Tip: Don't Get Burned by Hot Water
- Stimulating Thymus Reactivates T-Cell Production
- Health Highlights: Feb. 22, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 22, 2008
- Stroke More Prevalent in U.S. Than in Europe
- Stroke Risk Factors Drain Memory
- Humira Approved for Children's Arthritis
- Aquatic Exercises May Ease Fibromyalgia
- Aggressive Therapy for Crohn's Disease Produces Better Outcomes
- New Stroke Therapies Show Promise
- Most Internet Sex Offenders Target Teens, Not Kids
- Current Blood Sugar Control Test Results 'Inaccurate'
- Heart Disease Deaths Over-Reported in New York City
- Earlier Colon Cancer Screens Urged for Smokers
February 23, 2008
- FDA OKs Avastin for Advanced Breast Cancer
- More Risk Factors, Less Access to Care Behind Higher Stroke Rates in U.S.
- Health Highlights: Feb. 23, 2008
February 24, 2008
February 25, 2008
- Health Tip: Counting Baby's Kicks
- Health Tip: Get Enough Vitamin C
- TV Could Be Disrupting Your Kid's Sleep
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 25, 2008
- Health Highlights: Feb. 25, 2008
- Viral Infections Tied to Pregnancy Complications
- Laser Screen Detects Diseases in Breath
- Blood Clots in Legs, Lungs Predispose Patients to Repeat Episodes
- Many Patients Fail to Take Drugs After Heart Attack
- Antibiotic Use in Dementia Patients Questioned
- HRT Can Lead to Abnormal Mammograms, Biopsies
- Hair Tells Tale of Where You've Been
- Doing Angioplasty Long After Heart Attack Still Worth It, Analysis Shows
- More Elderly Americans Living With Heart Failure
February 26, 2008
- Health Tip: Prevent Runner's Knee
- Teen Aggression May Really Be a State of Mind
- National Effort Needed to Address Hyperglycemia in Heart Patients
- Health Tip: Watch For Frostbite
- Health Highlights: Feb. 26, 2008
- U.S. Health Care Spending to Double by 2017, Report Predicts
- Web Tool Aids Men in Prostate Decisions
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 26, 2008
- HIV Drug in Microbicide Gel Safe for Daily Use
- Anemia Drugs for Cancer Patients Increase Death Risk
- New Hope for Depressed Teens
- Adult Stem Cells Help Those With Immune Disorders, Heart Disease
- Study Finds Variations in Doses of Radiation Therapy
- Cost of Breast Cancer Can Include Paycheck
February 27, 2008
- Health Tip: What's Behind My Migraine?
- Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for Diabetes
- Satisfaction After Fibroid Embolization Similar to Hysterectomy
- Health Tip: Canker Sores
- Health Highlights: Feb. 27, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 27, 2008
- Some Countries May Have Slowed Bird Flu's Spread
- CDC Panel Urges Extending Flu Vaccine Coverage for Kids
- Research May Yield New Weapons Against Sepsis
- 'Diabulimia' Triples Risk of Death Among Women With Diabetes
- Vaccine Protects Monkeys from Ebola, Marburg Viruses
- Two Drugs Found Equal in Treatment of Septic Shock
- Tysabri May Cause Liver Damage, Health Officials Say
- Curry Ingredient May Cut Cardiovascular Risks
February 28, 2008
- Health Tip: Muscle Injury?
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration Doubles Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
- Health Tip: Depression in Children
- Biomarkers for Mood May Alter Psychiatric Treatments
- GERD Drug Approved for Younger Children
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 28, 2008
- Health Highlights: Feb. 28, 2008
- Scientists Find Cancer Culprits in Cigarette Smoke
- Spanking Raises Chances of Risky, Deviant Sexual Behavior
- Ginkgo Biloba Might Not Preserve Memory in Octogenarians
- Gene Expression Differences Affect Drug Response
- New Gene for Lou Gehrig's Disease Identified
- Newborn Screening Suggests Decline in Cystic Fibrosis
- Broccoli Sprout Extract Hinders Bladder Cancer Development
- Heart Hormones Beat Back Cancers in Mice
- Researchers ID Gene Behind Rare Form of Epilepsy
February 29, 2008
- Baxter Recalls Rest of Heparin Products
- Health Tip: A Word About Warts
- Health Tip: Get More Whole Grains
- Vitamin E Supplements May Raise Lung Cancer Risk
- Monkey Gene That Blocks AIDS Viruses Evolved More Than Once
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 29, 2008
- Arcalyst Treats Rare Inflammatory Disorders
- Health Highlights: Feb. 29, 2008
- Double Lung Transplant Better for Younger COPD Patients
- Marker for Diabetes Might Miss Early Vision Complication
- Abilify Approved for Children With Bipolar Disorder
- Genetic Factors for Smoking Boost Chronic Bronchitis Risk
- Cholesterol-Lowering Statins Tied to Tendon Woes
- Chemo Break Benefits Some Men With Prostate Cancer
- Babies Really Can Light Up Your Life
- Common Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Won't Raise Blood Cancer Risk
- Carb Intake, Obesity Tied to Rise in Esophageal Cancers
- Disabled Cite Need to Improve Wireless Devices
