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News Archive for February 2011
February 1, 2011
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Bruises
- Health Tip: Why Do I Have Gingivitis?
- Girls Win When They Play Video Games With Parents: Study
- Infectious Disease Experts Call for More Focus on Hepatitis C
- Pediatricians Issue New Vaccination Recommendations
- Children May Pack on Pounds After Tonsillectomy
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 1, 2011
- Health Highlights: Feb. 1, 2011
- Study Examines Reasons Some Black Men Avoid Doctors
- Key Protein May Warn of Future Spread of Cancer
- Blacks Still Hit Hardest by Cancer
- New Campaign Urges Women to Know Signs of Heart Attack
- Experts Issue Guidelines on Care of Clogged Neck Arteries
- For-Profit Hospices May Prefer Certain Types of Patients: Study
- Too Few Get Needed Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs: Study
- HIV Linked to Higher Pregnancy Rate in Young Women
- Half of Adults Have Hypertension or High Cholesterol: CDC
- Look-and-Sound-Alike Names Account for Many Painkiller Prescription Errors
- More Evidence Cancer Drug Avastin May Cause Harm
February 2, 2011
- Health Tip: Getting Too Much Caffeine
- Health Tip: Treating Strep Throat
- If Mom Had a Stroke, Daughter May Be Prone to Heart Attack
- Adults With Autism May Not Understand Others' Intentions
- Scientists ID Genetic Clues to Parkinson's
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 2, 2011
- Health Highlights: Feb. 2, 2011
- Take Safety Precautions in the Snow, Ice
- Better Nutrition Seems to Help Preemies With Lung Disease
- United States Sees Record Drop in Teen Births From 2007-09
- Winning Wrestlers Get Bigger Testosterone Boost After Match
- Researchers Craft Blood Vessels for Heart, Kidney Patients
- Parents Have Stronger Relationship When Dad Plays With Kids
- New Antibiotic Helps Prevent Recurrence of Dangerous Gut Infection
- Early Puberty Onset Linked to Stronger Bones
- Scientists Discover Rare Vascular Disease
- Electrical Stimulation of the Brain May Spark Insight
- Last Year's H1N1 Flu Vaccine Was Safe, Study Finds
- Gardasil Vaccine Guards Against HPV in Boys
February 3, 2011
- Health Tip: Make Sure Your Helmet Fits
- Health Tip: Do You Have Risk Factors for Constipation?
- Kids' Rising Obesity Rates Due to Bad Habits, Not Genes: Study
- With Health Care Reform, Income Swings May Mean Loss of Coverage
- Health Highlights: Feb. 3, 2011
- Weight-Loss Surgery May 'Remodel' Heart
- Daily Record-Keeping May Boost Fibromyalgia Care
- Burden of HIV Highest for Blacks, CDC Reports
- Helping Fellow Addicts Can Help Maintain Sobriety
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 3, 2011
- Gender Gap in Starting Doctor Pay Grows
- Narrowed Leg Arteries Disable Women Faster Than Men: Study
- Rare Form of Stroke Strikes More Often Than Thought: Report
- Minorities With Severe Leg Blockages at Higher Risk of Amputation
- How to Survive Super Bowl Excesses
- H1N1 Flu Vaccine Very Effective: Study
- Healthier Lifestyles May Prevent 340,000 U.S. Cancers a Year: Study
- Cold Viruses Appear Linked to Type 1 Diabetes
- Restrictive Diet May Reduce ADHD Symptoms
February 4, 2011
- Health Tip: Why Diabetics Can Become Hyperglycemic
- Health Tip: What Causes Arthritis Pain?
- Cancer on the Rise in Developing Countries: Report
- Hallucinogens Legally Sold as 'Bath Salts' a New Threat
- Health Highlights: Feb. 4, 2011
- Drug Approved to Help Prevent Preterm Birth
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 4, 2011
- 'Black Box' Drug Warning Labels Applied Inconsistently: Study
- Doctors Issue New Guidelines on Spotting, Treating Enlarged Prostate
- The More Mom Works, the Heavier Her Kids Get: Study
- Rare Children's Strokes Sometimes Misdiagnosed
- Video Suggests Mother Chimps May Grieve Death of an Infant
- Good Child Care May Help Make Up for Troubled Homes
- Bilingual People More Adept at Learning Third Language
- FDA Approves First Drug to Prevent Premature Births
- Obesity Has Nearly Doubled Worldwide Since 1980: Report
- U.S. Sees Slowdown in Spending on Mental Health
- Quality of Family Mealtimes May Affect Kids' Asthma
- Breast Cancer Treatment May Lead to Hip Fracture
February 5, 2011
- Some Tips for Avoiding Injury on Super Bowl Sunday
- Frequent Pitching Could Harm Kids' Shoulders, Elbows
February 6, 2011
February 7, 2011
- Health Tip: Symptoms That May Indicate Preeclampsia
- Health Tip: Pyloric Stenosis -- A Digestive Problem for Newborns
- Community Has a Role in Health of Low-Income Kids
- Allergies Linked to Lower Brain Cancer Rate in Study
- Giving Baby Solid Foods Too Early Linked to Obesity Later
- Health Highlights: Feb. 7, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 7, 2011
- Heart Scans May Raise Cancer Risk, Study Finds
- As Economy Picks Up, So Do Number of Nips & Tucks
- Prenatal Exposure to Pesticides May Harm Kids' Development
- Most ADHD Kids Have Multiple Conditions, Study Says
- 'Kinship Caregivers' Get Less Help Than Foster Parents: Study
- Schizophrenia Drugs May Spur Subtle Brain Tissue Loss
- New Heart Failure Therapy Proves Most Effective in Women
- Brushes With the Law Raise Suicide Risk, Study Shows
- Help for Autism Dwindles After High School
- Low Sun Exposure, Vitamin D Levels May Be Tied to MS Risk
- Pot Use Might Speed Onset of Psychosis: Study
- Processed, Fatty Foods May Dumb Down Your Kids: Study
February 8, 2011
- Health Tip: Avoid Distractions Behind the Wheel
- Health Tip: Before You Take a Decongestant
- Daily Pill Dispensers an Asset in Homes for Elderly: Study
- Bullying May Accompany Drive to Be Popular
- Health Highlights: Feb. 8, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 8, 2011
- 'Universal' Flu Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trial
- Hospitals Often Fail to Follow Up on Tests, Study Says
- Lead Exposure May Raise Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
- Shingles Returns More Often Than Thought
- MRI-Friendly Pacemaker Approved
- Birth Defect Risk Slightly Higher for Kids of Male Cancer Survivors
- Mom's HIV May Lower Baby's Immunity to Other Diseases
- Heart Enzymes May Predict Outcome After Bypass Surgery
- Removing Many Lymph Nodes in Early Breast Cancer Not Always Needed: Study
- Study Links Brain Molecule to Risk of Major Depression
- FDA Approves First Pacemaker Deemed Safe During MRIs
- Heavy Drinking in Teen Years May Continue Into Adulthood
- First Lady Says President Obama Has Quit Smoking
- Warming Injections May Take Out the Sting
February 9, 2011
- Health Tip: Teach Kids About Portion Control
- Gestures May Help the Brain 'See'
- Males' Drug-Related Suicide Attempts Vary by Month
- Health Highlights: Feb. 9, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 9, 2011
- Can Diet Soda Boost Your Stroke Risk?
- Too Little Sleep, Too Often, May Harm Your Heart
- 'Pathway' Leading to Health Declines of Aging Identified
- First Look at Prostate Cancer Genome Yields Insights
- Mouse Study Suggests New Clues to Celiac Disease
- Could Poor Memory Signal Raised Stroke Risk?
- Not All Birthmarks Harmless, Expert Says
- Fetal Surgery Could Boost Outcomes in Severe Spina Bifida
- Stroke Hospitalizations Up in Teens, Young Adults
- Two Experimental Drugs Show Promise for Rare Pancreatic Cancer
- Many Breakthrough Drugs Come From Publicly Funded Research: Study
- Wireless Device Can Cut Heart Failure-Related Hospitalizations
February 10, 2011
- Health Tip: When Muscle Cramps Become Worrisome
- Health Tip: Don't Ignore Ingrown Toenail
- Obesity Tied to Education, Income, but Not Suburbia: Study
- Garden Encounters Often Lead to Rashes, Hives, Itching
- When Given Control, Women Use Less Epidural Anesthesia During Delivery
- Health Highlights: Feb. 10, 2011
- Bad Times May Seem Worse If You Expect to Repeat Them
- Folate May Not Protect Against Premature Birth
- Stars Strut on the Runway for Women's Heart Health
- Recession Strengthens Some Marriages: Survey
- Fossil Suggests Humans Walked Upright 3 Million Years Ago
- Dermatitis May Be More Cause Than Effect of Food Allergies
- Minnesota's Anti-Tobacco Policies Reap Benefits: CDC
- To Dump Bad Investments, First Focus On Your Goals
- Nearly 25% of Women With Early Ovarian Cancer Not Given Recommended Biopsies
- New Drug May Help Patients With Irregular Heartbeat Avoid Stroke
- Few Stroke Patients Given Clot-Buster Quickly Enough: Study
February 11, 2011
- Health Tip: Prepare for a Mammogram
- Health Tip: Losing Your Sense of Taste
- Gift-Giving, for Many Men, Means Avoiding Rejection
- Marrow Donation From Teenage Stranger Saves Man's Life
- Need for Blood and Organ Donors Continues to Grow
- Greater Caution Urged for X-Rays in Pregnancy, Infants
- Health Highlights: Feb. 11, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 11, 2011
- Clues May Reveal When a Person Is Faking Remorse
- No Benefit to Lowering Blood Pressure in Acute Stroke: Study
- Therapy Can Help Stroke Patients Walk, Even After 6 Months
- Early Birth Risky, Even With Fully Developed Lungs: Study
- The Better People Feel About Their Country, the Better They Feel Overall
- Overweight Kids Who Exercise Improve Thinking, Math Skills: Study
- Skin Infections Can Spread Easily Among Athletes
- First 3-D Mammography Test Cleared
- Facial Surgery May Offer Long-Term Migraine Relief for Some
- Helmet Use Encouraged for Downhill Skiers, Snowboarders
- Test Approved to Monitor Levels of Kidney Rejection Drug
- Weight Guidelines May Be High for Severely Obese Moms-to-Be
- FDA Approves First 3D Mammogram Device
February 12, 2011
- Get Into Shape Before Spring Activities, Doctor Advises
- Quick, Simple Test Can Detect Concussion in Athletes
February 13, 2011
- Spate of Hunter Injuries Spurs New Call for Tree Stand Safety
- Berries May Offer Sweet Protection Against Parkinson's Disease
February 14, 2011
- Health Tip: Stay Safe Biking With Baby
- Health Tip: Learn the Benefits of a Bone-Density Test
- Number of Mountain Bike Injuries Dropping
- Playing Hard to Get May Get the Girl, Study Finds
- Energy Drinks May Hurt Kids: Study
- Health Highlights: Feb. 14, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 14, 2011
- Nonmilitary More Likely to Return to War Zone After Psych Condition
- New Guidelines OK Pradaxa Blood Thinner as Option for Irregular Heartbeat
- Study Suggests Hearing Loss-Dementia Link
- Smoking May Up Risk of ALS
- Hand Movements May Give Clues to ADHD Severity
- Obesity Seems to Cut Women's Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Too Few Heart Patients Go to Cardiac Rehab
- Diet High in Fiber Might Lengthen Your Life
- Report Blames Speedy FDA Clearance for Medical Device Recalls
- Obesity, Bum Knees Robbing Seniors of Good Years: Study
- Pedal Your Way to Better Health, at Work
- Obesity Alone Raises Risk of Fatal Heart Attack, Study Finds
February 15, 2011
- Health Tip: Teach Children Safety Around Cars
- Health Tip: Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
- Stress Fractures Hitting High School Athletes
- Fear of Lawsuits May Be Leading to Extra Medical Tests
- Popular Bone Drugs Linked to Reduced Colon Cancer Risk
- Health Highlights: Feb. 15, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 15, 2011
- Experts Issue New Heart Disease Guidelines for Women
- Eating Breakfast May Lead Teen Moms to Better Health
- Fluctuating Hormones Linked to More Severe Bipolar Symptoms
- Calorie Labels Don't Affect Kids' Fast-Food Choices
- Kids Learn to Work Together Early, Study Finds
- Study Links MS to Brain Chemical Deficiency
- Alcohol Disrupts Women's Sleep More Than Men's: Study
- Blacks Readmitted to Hospital More Than Whites: Study
- Higher Levels of Blood Protein Linked to Lower Respiratory Risks
- Motorcycle Helmets Help Protect Against Spine Injury: Study
- PSA Test Cut-off Could Signal Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
- Zinc May Help Ease Common Cold: Analysis
- Could Hair Loss at 20 Signal Higher Prostate Cancer Risk?
February 16, 2011
- Health Tip: Your Child May Be Stressed
- Health Tip: Why Does My Heel Hurt?
- In-Hospital Blood Sugar Levels Should Be Higher: Report
- 'Talk Therapy' Can Alter Brain Activity, Research Shows
- Health Highlights: Feb. 16, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 16, 2011
- 1 in 5 Kids With Cold Develops Middle Ear Infection: Study
- 'Resilience Gene' May Save Kids in Troubled Families
- America's Health a Mixed Bag: Report
- Placebo Effect May Work in Reverse
- Dwarfism Mutation May Protect From Cancer, Diabetes
- Parents Still Giving Cough, Cold Meds to Kids Under 2: Poll
- Appalachia, the South Home to Least-Active Americans: CDC
- Self-Drawings May Reveal Hidden Eating Disorders
- New Factor May Spot Heart Risks in Healthy People: Study
- New Eye Treatment May Save Preemies' Sight
- Sexual Issues Often Unaddressed in Women Who Survive Cancer
February 17, 2011
- Health Tip: Reduce the Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Health Tip: Make Work Less Painful If You Have Arthritis
- Crib Injuries Land Thousands of Toddlers in ER Each Year
- Knee Replacements Still Work 20 Years Later
- Many Kids Who Drink Get Liquor From Home: Report
- Research Sheds Light on Gene Linked to Preeclampsia
- People Who Weigh Less Now Qualify for Gastric Device
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 17, 2011
- Health Highlights: Feb. 17, 2011
- U.S. Flu Season Picking Up, CDC Reports
- 3.1 Million Hispanic Americans Struggle With Arthritis
- Brain Appears to Be a 'Task Machine,' Researchers Say
- Delivery Even a Bit Early May Mean Developmental Delays
- Some Docs May Use Twitter for 'Unprofessional' Messages: Report
- Warm Weather May Cloud Thinking in MS Patients
- Two Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's in Study
- Corifact Approved for Genetic Bleeding Disorder
- Pre-Run Stretching Doesn't Prevent Injuries: Study
- Kidney Patients Ask for More Information on Options
- Separate Bikes-Only Lanes in Cities Cut Injury Rate: Study
- Study Says Two Therapies Help Fight Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
February 18, 2011
- Health Tip: When Sinusitis Affects Children
- Health Tip: Take Control of Your Diabetes
- Diabetes Social Networking Web Sites Vary in Quality
- Antipsychotic Drugs Raise Heart Risks, Experts Warn
- Health Highlights: Feb. 18, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 18, 2011
- Using Cell Phones Might Evoke Emotions, Study Suggests
- Bilingualism Seems to Boost Brain Power
- Leg Discomfort Might Signal Heart Trouble
- TV Reporter's Severe Migraine Mimicked a Stroke
- That Squeaking Sound Might Come From Your New Hip
- Rise in Dog Bites Has Experts Concerned
- Smoking During Head & Neck Cancer Therapy Tied to Poor Outcome
- British Study Finds No Link Between Cell Phones, Brain Tumors
- Study Finds Widespread Trauma in Wake of BP Oil Spill
- Kids as Young as 5 Can Command a Computer Mouse
- Peer Support Beats Usual Care for Depression, Analysis Finds
February 19, 2011
- Views on Pitchers' Elbow Surgery Called 'Disturbing'
- Weight Loss Surgery May Cut Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
February 20, 2011
- Frostnip, Frostbite Can Take the Fun Out of Winter
- Study Finds Too Many Surgical Breast Biopsies Performed
- Can Prescription Amphetamine Use Raise Parkinson's Risk?
February 21, 2011
- Health Tip: Protect Your Eyes From Corneal Abrasion
- Busy Social Life May Stave Off Disability in Elderly
- Teens Posting 'Cutting' Videos on YouTube
- Health Highlights: Feb. 21, 2011
- Kids' Callousness Associated With Conduct Problems
- Simple Tests Can Tell Who Can Drive After Stroke: Study
- Going 'Green' May Cut Hospital Costs
- Kids With Perforated Appendix May Benefit From Early Surgery
- Education Might Help Kidney Recipients Spot Skin Cancer
- High Cholesterol, Hypertension May Harm Memory in Middle Age
- Clots in Coronary Stents More Likely in Early Morning
- Gastric Bypass Best for Weight Loss, Study Finds
- Climate Change Extending Ragweed Season in Colder Climes: Study
- Hearing Loss Common Among Middle-Aged Adults: Study
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids May Benefit Kids
- Surviving Melanoma May Take Different Toll on Women, Men
February 22, 2011
- Health Tip: Keep Track of Asthma Symptoms
- Health Tip: Cramp Got Your Leg?
- Brain's Electrical Activity May Help Spot Infants at High Risk for Autism
- Mammography Expertise May Improve With Practice
- People With Bowel Disease at Higher Risk of Blood Clot in Lungs, Legs
- Health Highlights: Feb. 22, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 22, 2011
- Softening Water Does Not Seem to Ease Eczema
- High Triglyceride Levels Linked to Increased Stroke Risk: Study
- Supreme Court Rejects Vaccine-Safety Lawsuit
- Car Ignition 'Interlocks' Thwart Alcohol-Impaired Drivers
- Plastics Chemical Affects U.S. More Than Canada: Study
- Induced Labor Linked to Raised Risks for First-Time Moms
- Cell Phones Affect Areas of the Brain, Study Shows
- Speaking Several Languages Might Protect Memory
- Nitroglycerin Ointment Might Strengthen Bones
- Mammograms May Not Be Fool-Proof at Catching Second Cancers
- COPD May Make Shingles More Likely
- More Evidence Ties Moderate Drinking to Heart Health
February 23, 2011
- Health Tip: Unwind With Yoga
- Health Tip: Symptoms That May Signal Dandruff
- Violent Video Games May Not Desensitize Kids: Study
- Study Unravels Link Between Stress and Chronic Health Issues
- Health Highlights: Feb. 23, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 23, 2011
- Pot Ingredient May Restore Appetite After Chemo
- Spinal Fusion Surgery May Leave Some Back Pain Patients Worse Off: Study
- Laser Technology Might Help Doctors Diagnose Melanoma
- Stress Hormone Linked to PTSD Symptoms in Women
- Cigarette Smoke Fuels Mucus Production in People With Bronchitis
- Microchip Spots Cancerous Tumors Within an Hour, Study Shows
- Early Childhood Might Affect Love Life in Adult
- Autopsies Reveal Alzheimer's Often Misdiagnosed
- Timely Care May Be Key to Treating Infected Cuts
- Kids Growing Up on Farms Less Likely to Have Asthma
- Fast Response Crucial in Outbreaks of Food-Borne Illness: Study
- Coffee, Sex, Smog Can All Trigger Heart Attack, Study Finds
February 24, 2011
- Health Tip: Managing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Health Tip: Does Acne Need a Doctor's Care?
- PCBs Might Be Linked to Failed IVF Attempts
- Most 'Locked-In Syndrome' Patients Happy, Survey Finds
- Health Highlights: Feb. 24, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 24, 2011
- Severe Heart Attack No More Deadly to Women Than Men
- Spinal Fluid May Hold Clues to Lyme Disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Statins Might Help HIV Patients, Study Suggests
- People More Likely to Act Morally Than They Imagine
- Plague Kills U.S. Lab Worker
- Scientists Say Newborn Mice Can Regrow Damaged Hearts
- PSA Screening for Prostate Cancer Dips in Large U.S. Health Network
- Rapid Rise in PSA Levels a Poor Predictor of Prostate Cancer: Study
- Many Dialysis Patients at Risk for High Radiation Exposure
- Medical Groups Warn Of Climate Change's Potential Impact on Health
- Type 1 Diabetes Patients Need New Kidney Therapies: Study
- Newer Drug May Help Prevent Fracture in Men With Prostate Cancer
- Herceptin May Boost Long-Term Survival After Aggressive Breast Cancer
February 25, 2011
- Health Tip: If Your Child Has Cystic Fibrosis
- Health Tip: Take Control of Your Health
- College Kids Often Feel Guilty About Texting in Class: Survey
- Stress Seems to Have No Effect on Fertility Treatments
- Special Assistants Making Inroads in Dentistry
- Health Highlights: Feb. 25, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 25, 2011
- 19th Century Polygamy Meant Fewer Kids Per Wife, Data Shows
- Virus Unlikely to Advance Deadly Lung Disease: Study
- Seeking Alzheimer's Answers Among Fruit Flies
- Early Symptoms in Menopause Might Protect Heart
- Depression May Worsen Over Time in Addiction-Prone Women
- Standard Exams Might Not Catch Full Potential of Brain Damaged Patients
- Family Dog Might Make Teens More Active
- Study Finds Drop in Online Sales of Cigarettes
- Endurance Exercise Thwarts Premature Aging in Mice
- Breast-Feeding May Cut Obesity Risk in Kids of Diabetic Moms
February 26, 2011
- 'Heroes' Judged Harshly for Bad Behavior, Study Finds
- Brain-Imaging in Depressed Moms Shows Blunted Response to Crying Infant
- Health Highlights: Feb. 26, 2011
February 27, 2011
February 28, 2011
- Health Tip: Diabetes May Contribute to Hearing Loss
- Health Tip: Watch Your Diet if You Have an Ulcer
- Pediatricians' Group Backs Ban on Tanning Booth Use by Minors
- Kids' Fevers May Not Always Need Treatment
- Fish Oil Seems to Help Cancer Patients Preserve Muscle
- Health Highlights: Feb. 28, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 28, 2011
- Edarbi Approved for High Blood Pressure
- Heart Patients With Depression Often Find ER Delays
- Rectal Gel Could Help Ward Off HIV: Study
- With a 'Third Arm,' It's the Thought That Counts
- Many HIV Patients Carry Strain With Drug-Resistant Mutation
- Stress May Help Spur Weight Gain in New Moms, Study Finds
- Optimism Is Good for Your Heart
- Doctors Can Influence Patients to Lose Weight: Studies
- Confusion Over Drug Dosing Common for Seniors
- Sugary Drinks Might Raise Hypertension Risk: Study
- Drop in Breast Cancer Among White Women May Have Stalled
- Alzheimer's Risk Looks Higher if Mom Had the Disease
- Medical Surrogates May Pay Emotional Price for Crisis Decisions
- For Severe Sinusitis, Oral Steroids an Option, Study Says
