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News Archive for February 2013
February 1, 2013
- Health Tip: How Your Feet Age
- Health Tip: Troubled by a Toothache?
- Health Highlights: Feb.1, 2013
- Score Points for Hosting a Healthy Super Bowl Party
- Medical School Ethics Policies May Affect How Doctors Prescribe
- Energy Drinks Pose Risks to Teens, Study Finds
- Program to Spot Painkiller ODs Saves Lives: Study
- Will Climate Change Mean Worse Flu Seasons?
- Kids' Abdominal Injuries May Not Warrant CT Scan
- On Game Day, Sometimes Winning Isn't Everything
- Ravicti Approved for Urea Cycle Disorders
- Gay Black Men Often Face Added Family Hurdles When Coming Out
- Chips, Sodas Out, Healthier Fare In With New School Snack Rules
- Flu Still Widespread but Easing in Some States: CDC
- Psychiatric Drugs More Often Prescribed in the South
- Certain Skin Cancers More Common in HIV-Positive People
- Obama Administration Revises Controversial Contraception Mandate
- School Bullies Often Popular, Survey Finds
February 2, 2013
- Antibiotic Resistance Strikes $15 Billion Ornamental Fish Industry
- Defend Against Double-Dipping at Your Super Bowl Party
February 3, 2013
February 4, 2013
- Health Tip: Enjoy a Healthier Pizza
- Health Tip: Avoiding Dry Skin
- Mistaken Infection 'On The Prairie'?
- Living Near Equator May Boost Your Risk for Allergy, Asthma
- For Most Bullied Gay Kids, Things Do 'Get Better,' Study Finds
- Health Highlights: Feb.4, 2013
- A Good Mood May Boost Seniors' Brain Power
- Beware Fake Flu Treatments, FDA Warns
- Hoping to Ease Shortage, FDA Fast-Tracks Generic Form of Cancer Drug Doxil
- Chemicals From Antibacterial Products Found in Minnesota Lakes
- No Evidence That Lupus Drugs Lead to Cancer, Says Study
- Needed: Recruits of All Ages for Medical Research
- Girls' Peers, Not Media, May Exert Most Pressure to Be Thin
- Review Finds No Evidence Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Are Infectious
- With Benefits Unproven, Why Do Millions of Americans Take Multivitamins?
- First Generic Version of Cancer Drug Doxil Approved
- Calcium Supplements May Raise Men's Death Risk From Heart Disease
- Boomers' Health Fails to Measure Up to Parents'
- Exercising at Midlife May Stave Off Dementia Down the Road
- Too Much TV Tied to Lower Sperm Count in Young Men
February 5, 2013
- Health Tip: Make Healthier Fast Food Choices
- Health Tip: Eating Because You're Bored?
- Health Highlights: Feb.5, 2013
- Sunshine Linked to Lower Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk: Study
- Patient Involvement Lowers Health Costs, Study Says
- Benefits of CT Scans May Outweigh Cancer Risk for Young Adults
- Diabetes Drug Byetta May Offer 'Modest' Weight Loss for Very Obese Teens: Study
- Cancer Rates Dropping Among Black Americans
- For Older Women, Mammograms Every 2 Years Found as Good as Annual Test
- Smoking Rates Much Higher Among the Mentally Ill: CDC
- High Doses of Vitamin C May Raise Risk of Kidney Stones
- Drug May Make Walking Easier for People With Artery Disease
- Shift to Hospice Care Often Comes Too Late, Study Finds
- Diet Drinks As Mixers May Make for More Potent Cocktails
- Drinking Imbalance Could Put Marriage on the Rocks
- Steroid Shots for Tennis Elbow Miss the Mark: Study
- American Indians at Heightened Risk for Suicide After Heavy Drinking
- Vitamin D Loss Attributed to Obesity
February 6, 2013
- Health Tip: Keep Active by Walking
- Health Tip: Care for Your Cast
- Health Highlights: Feb.6, 2013
- Re-Analysis Refutes Diet Guidelines Favoring Vegetable Fats
- Smog Exposure During Pregnancy Tied to Tinier Babies
- Smoking Pot May Raise Stroke Risk in Young Adults
- Scans Show Details of Damage to Soldiers With Head Injuries
- Tai Chi Might Help Stroke Survivors Avoid Falls
- FDA Issues Another Warning on Fake Version of Cancer Drug Avastin
- Heart Attack Patients Do Better if They Had Chest Pain First
- Flu Shot May Not Work as Well for Seniors
- Number of Americans With Alzheimer's May Triple by 2050
- Nerve-Stimulating Device Might Ease Migraines
- Electrical Brain Stimulation Plus Drug Fights Depression: Study
- Study Ties Gene to Dangerous Heart Valve Deposits
- Some Whooping Cough Strains Now Outsmarting Vaccine
- In Hospitals, Daily Antiseptic Bath May Prevent Dangerous Infections
- Exposure to Smog in Early Pregnancy Linked to Complications
- Older Motorcyclists More Likely to Be Seriously Hurt in Crashes
- 'Clot-Buster' Drug May Still Be Best Stroke Treatment
- Self-Esteem, Optimism Help When Caring for Spouse After Stroke
February 7, 2013
- Health Tip: Dealing With Low Back Pain
- Health Tip: Giving Up Baby's Bottle
- For Restaurants, Healthier Menus May Mean Healthier Bottom Line
- Maternal Depression, Violence at Home May Raise Child's ADHD Risk
- Who Says the Sexes Are Planets Apart?
- Health Highlights: Feb. 7, 2013
- Cancer Drug Doesn't Speed Up Tumor Growth, Researchers Say
- Stroke During Childhood May Raise Risk for Epilepsy, Study Says
- Stars Strut in Red to Bring Awareness to Women's Heart Health
- Scientists Explore How Zinc Fights Off Infection
- Docs, Families May Underestimate Patients' Odds After Some Strokes: Study
- Surgical Delivery of Drug Shows Promise Against 'Bleeding' Stroke
- Breast-Feeding Still Less Common for Black Babies: CDC
- One in Every 12 Stroke Survivors Contemplates Suicide, Study Finds
- Southern Diet Might Explain the 'Stroke Belt'
- Young Adults Are America's Most Stressed Generation: Survey
- Daily Dialysis Has Risks, Benefits for Kidney Disease Patients
- On-the-Job Stress Won't Raise Your Risk for Cancer, Study Finds
February 8, 2013
- Health Tip: Avoid Food Poisoning
- Health Tip: Managing Dry Eyes
- Docs' Theories on Obesity May Affect Their Weight-Loss Advice
- Health Highlights: Feb. 8, 2013
- Type 1 Diabetes Up 70 Percent in Kids, Study Finds
- Day Care May Not Raise Behavior Woes in Kids After All
- A Pill So People With Celiac Disease Can Eat Freely?
- Winter Storm Hazard: Snowblower Injuries
- Bishops Reject Latest Proposal on Controversial Contraception Mandate
- People Seem More Accepting of Food Addiction Than Other Vices
- Bedbugs: Easy to Attract, Hard to Eliminate
- Avastin May Help Boost Survival With Aggressive Cervical Cancer: Study
- Flu Levels Starting to Fall, CDC Says
- Pomalyst Approved for Advanced Multiple Myeloma
- Lower Drinking Age May Raise Chances of Bingeing Later
- Infants' Inattentiveness Might Signal Later Autism, Study Says
- Want to Get Rid of That Old Tattoo? You're Not Alone
February 9, 2013
February 10, 2013
- Early Dental Care Can Help Keep Kids Smiling for Years to Come
- Everyday Activities May Have Same Health Benefits as Going to Gym
February 11, 2013
- Health Tip: Why Wear Sunglasses?
- Health Tip: Manage Bunion Pain
- Teen Births Hit Record Low, CDC Reports
- Little Known on How to Best Help Kids After Trauma
- Scientists Find 24 New Genes Linked to Nearsightedness
- Benefits of Exercise on Prostate Cancer Risk May Vary by Race
- Health Highlights: Feb. 11, 2013
- Vaccine With Drug Payload Shows Promise Against Tumors
- C-Section, Formula May Disrupt 'Good' Gut Bacteria in Babies
- Economy May Have Lasting Effect on Young People's Outlook
- Poor Nutrition Can Bite Into Your Sleep, Experts Say
- Long Waits in the ER May Raise PTSD Risk for Heart Patients
- High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy May Predict Later Ills, Study Says
- Startling Differences in New-Hip Estimates: Study
- If Wife Earns More, Husband's Sexual Performance May Suffer: Study
- Cut Salt, Save 500,000 U.S. Lives Over a Decade, Study Finds
- China's Overuse of Antibiotics in Livestock May Threaten Human Health
- Vitamin D Supplements: Is What You See What You Get?
- ADHD Treatments Not Working for Most Young Children
February 12, 2013
- Health Tip: Keep Cutting Boards Clean
- Health Tip: Prevent Produce Problems
- Health Highlights: Feb. 12, 2013
- Praising Kids for Efforts, Not Qualities, May Help Them Succeed
- Facebook Users Take 'Unfriending' Seriously, Survey Finds
- Synthetic Marijuana Use Linked to Kidney Damage
- Breast Cancer Research Needs More Focus on Environment: Report
- Women's Vitamin D Needs Don't Vary By Race, Study Finds
- First-Born May Be at Greater Risk for Diabetes, Hypertension
- Puppy Born From Frozen Embryo May Offer Hope to Endangered Wildlife
- Timing of Job Interview May Determine Outcome
- Folic Acid in Pregnancy May Lower Autism Risk
- New Antibiotic May Treat Skin Infections in Shorter Time
- For Hospitals, Lowered Death Rates May Not Mean More Readmissions
- When Trees Die Off, Human Health May Also Suffer
- Calcium Supplements May Raise Odds of Heart Death in Women
- 'Watch and Wait' Approach Often Best for Older Patients With Kidney Cancer
- Could Duration of Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy Be Halved?
February 13, 2013
- Health Tip: Using a Stability Ball
- Most Prefer That Men 'Pop the Question,' Survey Finds
- Health Highlights: Feb. 13, 2013
- Valentine's Day a Show of Wealth for Single Men?
- FDA Should Work to Cut Sugar Levels in Sodas, Experts Say
- 'Cyberbullying' as Harmful as Physical Threats, Study Finds
- Report Calls for Changes in U.S. Efforts to Fight Counterfeit Drugs
- 'Hovering' Moms May Take Fun Out of Play
- Do Teens With Happy Home Life Have Happier Marriages?
- Patients Urged to Watch for Trouble After Colon Surgery
- Outdoor Fast-Food Ads Linked to Obesity, Study Suggests
- Bosses Who Bully Poison the Workplace
- Women With Alzheimer's-Linked Gene Show Faster Cell Aging
- Teens' Friends Can Influence Their School Performance
- Deep Brain Stimulation May Help in Early Stages of Parkinson's
- Kids With Knee ACL Injuries Require Special Care
- Little-Known Respiratory Infection Sends Many Kids to Hospital
February 14, 2013
- Health Tip: After You Run a Marathon
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Norovirus
- Untreated Depression May Cut Shingles Vaccine Effectiveness
- Health Highlights: Feb. 14, 2013
- Chemicals in Cookware, Carpets May Raise Arthritis Risk in Women
- Five Keys to Keep Your Valentine's Heart
- Lucky Dogs Get Shot at Diabetes Cure
- More Than 110 Million Americans Have an STD: Report
- Use of Morning-After Pill on the Rise: CDC
- Cancer Chemotherapy Tied to Slight Rise in Risk for Leukemia
- 16 Cases of Kidney Damage in 6 States From Synthetic Pot: CDC
- Closeness Isn't Always Key to Romantic Bliss
- Those Childhood Piano Lessons Should Start Early
- 'Bilingual Babies' Can Tell Languages Apart
- Obese Black Women at Higher Risk for Having Very Large Babies
- Progesterone Shots May Not Prevent Preterm Birth of Twins: Study
- Retinal Implant Approved for Inherited Eye Disease
- Alcohol Blamed for 1 in Every 30 Cancer Deaths: Study
- Open Windows, Lower Risk for Preterm Birth: Study
- FDA Approves 'Bionic Eye' to Help Against Rare Vision Disorder
February 15, 2013
- Health Tip: Use Focused Imagery to Relax
- Health Tip: Seeing Behind the Wheel
- Doggone It! Your Dog Has You Pegged
- Health Highlights: Feb. 15, 2013
- Rich/Poor Divide Linked to Hospital Readmissions in Study
- Public Smoking Bans Cut Risk of Preterm Births, Study Finds
- Military Women Exposed to Combat After Childbirth Face Depression
- More Americans Successfully Managing Diabetes
- Flu Levels Are Falling, CDC Says
- Psychiatric Meds in Water Supply May Alter Fish Behavior
- Hemorrhoids Are Common, Preventable and Treatable
- Proscar Won't Boost Prostate Cancer Survival, Study Finds
- Lasting Wedded Bliss May Lead to Better Health
- MRSA 'Super Bug' Prevalent in Nursing Homes, Study Finds
- Drinking Can Derail Women's Efforts to Quit Smoking
- Water-Tubing Injuries on the Rise
- Many Skiers Who Tear ACLs Can Avoid Surgery, Expert Says
February 16, 2013
February 17, 2013
February 18, 2013
- Health Tip: Sled Safely
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Foot Ulcers
- Switching Kids Away From Violent TV May Lower Aggression
- Youth Smoking, Obesity May Lead to Early Death
- Health Highlights: Feb. 18, 2013
- North American Shark Attacks Hit Decade High
- U.S. Plans Billion-Dollar Project to Study the Brain
- Exercise May Stave Off Depression in Severely Obese
- Women at Greater Risk for Hip Implant Failure, Study Finds
- Lower Lung Function in Infancy Linked to Wheeze in Adulthood
- Damage to Tiny Blood Vessels in Brain May Raise Alzheimer's Risk
- Researchers Detect an Anti-Autism Advantage in Females
- Patients Often Ill-Informed on Impact of Heart Device
- Acupuncture May Help Ease Hay Fever
- Best Glaucoma Treatments Still a Puzzle, Task Force Reports
- Too Much Coffee in Pregnancy Tied to Smaller, Later Newborns: Study
February 19, 2013
- Health Tip: Using a Hot Tub
- Health Tip: Take Good Care of Dentures
- Emerging SARS-Like Virus Well-Suited to Attack Humans: Study
- Early Exposure to Gluten May Help Babies Avoid Celiac Risk: Study
- Racial Gap Persists in Women's Heart Health Knowledge: Survey
- Fluorescent Tracer 'Lights Up' Brain Tumor for Surgery
- Injuries Rising Among Young Dancers
- Human Teeth Healthier in the Stone Age Than Today: Study
- Drug, Alcohol Abuse More Likely Among High School Dropouts
- Sharp Rise Seen in Robotically Assisted Hysterectomies
- Blame Common Colds on Your Chromosome 'Caps?'
- Fraudulent Data May Have Led to Use of Risky Treatment in ICUs
- Cold and Flu Sufferers Should Ease Back Into Fitness Routine
- As Economy Rebounds, More Folks Try Turning Back Hands of Time
- Tips to Avoid Return Trip to the Hospital
- Gene Mutation's Benefit for Ovarian Cancer Patients May Not Last: Study
February 20, 2013
- Health Tip: Using a Food Thermometer
- Health Tip: Eating for Healthier Teeth
- Smog May Boost Death Risk for Heart Attack Survivors
- Health Highlights: Feb. 20, 2013
- 1 in 8 Americans Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes: Poll
- Many Younger Parents Weigh Online Doctor Reviews: Poll
- Injected 'Hydrogel' May Help Repair Failing Hearts
- Brains of Fetuses 'Build a Bridge' Between Regions, Images Show
- Study Finds No Tie Between Acne Drug Accutane and Crohn's, Colitis
- Childhood Bullying Can Leave Lifelong Scars
- High-Antioxidant Diet May Not Prevent Stroke, Dementia, Study Finds
- Weight-Loss Surgery Won't Cut Obesity-Related Medical Costs: Study
- People With Disabilities More Likely to Become Victims of Violence
- Medical Marijuana: Voodoo or Legitimate Therapeutic Choice?
- New Blood Thinner Beats Older Drug for Vein Clots: Study
- U.S. Doctors Slow To Adopt Electronic Health Records
- Multiple Tests Needed to Spot Infections in Newborns: Study
- Magnetic Implant May Ease Chronic Acid Reflux
- Hear This: 3-D Printing Creates Lifelike Artificial Ears
- Mosquitoes Can Become Desensitized to DEET
February 21, 2013
- Health Tip: Reading to Baby
- Health Tip: Encourage Kids to Help in the Kitchen
- Fast Food Makes Up 11 Percent of Calories in U.S. Diet: CDC
- FDA Panel to Consider Brain Stimulator for Epilepsy
- Health Highlights: Feb. 21, 2013
- Fetal Heart May Develop Later in Pregnancy Than Thought
- U.S. Kids Consuming Fewer Calories, Report Finds
- Study: Electronic Prescribing Cuts Medication Errors
- Too Much Sitting Linked to Chronic Health Problems
- New Guidelines Issued for Genetic Screening in Newborns, Children
- U.S. AIDS-Relief Plan a Success, Report Finds
- Climate Change Could Affect Monarch Butterfly's Migration, Study Says
- Cancer Rates Vary Widely by State, Race: CDC Report
- Salmonella Fears Spur Major Recall of Pet Treats
- Blood Thinners May Boost Survival for Prostate Cancer Patients: Study
- Flu Vaccine Fell Short for Seniors This Season: CDC
- Codeine Risky for Kids After Certain Surgeries, FDA Says
- Gene Therapy Shows Early Promise for Heart Failure
- Dialysis Catheters Tied to Higher Risk for Infection, Death, Study Finds
February 22, 2013
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Constipation
- Health Tip: Help Control Eye Allergy Symptoms
- Parents: Revealing Your Past Smoking, Pot Use May Not Help Your Kids
- 'Smarter Lunchroom' May Lead to Healthier Choices
- Plastics Chemical BPA Common in 'Preemie' ICU: Study
- Health Highlights: Feb. 22, 2013
- Relationship Worries Can Make You Sick
- Breast Reconstruction Using Women's Own Tissue Appears Safe: Study
- For Alzheimer's Caregivers, Patience and Compassion Are Key
- Common Sense Approaches May Stem ICU Delirium
- Children Born With Heart Defects Show Growth Lags 3 Years Later
- Heartburn Meds May Often Be Taken for Too Long, at Too-High Doses
- A Few Extra Pounds May Harm Lung Function in Black, Hispanic Kids
- New Soccer Goal: Lowering Blood Pressure
- Thigh Fat May Slow Down Seniors
- Help on Horizon for Cats With Arthritis
February 23, 2013
- Exercise Safety Tips for People With Heart Disease
- Childhood Allergies May Be Affected by Race, Genetics
February 24, 2013
- Food Allergies Tied to Impaired Growth in Kids
- FDA Panel Backs Brain Stimulator for Epilepsy
- Scientists Pinpoint How Deep Brain Stimulation Eases OCD
February 25, 2013
- Health Tip: Could You Have Sleep Apnea?
- Health Tip: When Your Child Has a Headache
- Without Laws, Many Tanning Salons Would Allow Kids: Study
- Experts Dispute Value of Checking Kids' Blood Pressure
- Pediatrics Group Issues New Ear Infection Guidelines
- Another Study Says Mediterranean Diet Good for the Heart
- Climate Change May Threaten Worker Health, Productivity, Study Says
- Health Highlights: Feb. 25, 2013
- Pediatricians Say No to Expulsions, Suspensions at Schools
- Poll: Many Americans Don't See Their Kids as Overweight
- Allergy 'Rescue' Shots May Work Better in Lower Thigh of Overweight Kids
- CPR Training Should Focus on High-Risk Neighborhoods: Experts
- Teen Pregnancy-Prevention Program Works, Study Says
- Sleep Deprivation May Disrupt Your Genes
- Newest Diabetes Drugs Linked to Higher Pancreatitis Risk
- Slow-Growing Babies Nearly Catch Up With Peers by Teens
- Primary Care Doctors Can Make the Wrong Call
- C-Section May Raise Child's Risk of Allergies, Asthma: Study
- Healthy Older Women Advised Against Taking Calcium
February 26, 2013
- Health Highlights: Feb. 26, 2013
- Health Tip: Serve Up a Healthy After-School Snack
- Health Tip: Work Out at the Right Speed for You
- Can Therapy Dogs Help Kids With Autism?
- Gene Disorder Screen Benefits Baby Boys, Girls Equally: Study
- 'Worried Well' Often Ignore Negative Test Results: Study
- Mother's Drinking Increases Risk of Infant's Death: Study
- Soccer Kicks Up Activity Level of Overweight Kids: Study
- Iron-Rich Diet Might Ease PMS Misery
- Obesity, Exercise May Affect Risk for Key Type of Colon Cancer
- Lack of Sleep May Lead to Junk-Food Bingeing
- More Younger Women Diagnosed With Advanced Breast Cancer: Study
- FDA Approves Drug for Older Women Experiencing Painful Sex
- Heart Failure Drug May Only Help Heart's Function, Not Symptoms
- Smaller Aortic Aneurysms May Require Less Frequent Monitoring
- Niacin-Statin Combo May Cause Side Effects for Heart Patients
- H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Tied to Sleep Disorder in British Children
- Depressed Patients May Gain From Self-Help Books, Websites
- Most New Mothers Skip Sex for at Least 6 Weeks After Childbirth
February 27, 2013
- Health Tip: Choose Low-Sodium Foods
- Health Tip: Protecting Babies From Whooping Cough
- Health Highlights: Feb. 27, 2013
- Cohabiting Same-Sex Couples Report Worse Health Than Married Heterosexuals
- Brain Connections Differ in Children With Autism
- Dog Study Raises Prospect of Biological Pacemaker for Humans
- U.S. Teen Birth Rates Highest in Rural Areas, Research Shows
- Foods Might Serve Up High Levels of Chemicals Found in Plastics
- Diabetes Doesn't Seem to Raise Risks After Knee Replacement
- Leukemia Patients Get Treatment Boost From Donors' Immune Cells
- Experimental Vitiligo Treatment Shows Promise in Mice
- Before Deciding on Breast Implants, Consider FDA Precautions
- Sibling's Death May Boost Your Own Risk of Dying From Heart Attack: Study
- Animals May Boost Social Interaction in Kids With Autism
- Artificial Pancreas Worked Overnight on Kids With Type 1 Diabetes
- No Risks to Pregnancy Seen With Morning Sickness Drug
- Countries With More Sugar in Food Supply Have More Diabetes
- Costs of ER Visits Vary in U.S., Study Finds
- Babies Born to Obese Women Show Thicker Arteries: Study
- Shared Genes May Link ADHD, Autism and Depression
February 28, 2013
- Health Tip: Develop Good Sleep Habits
- Health Tip: Watch Your Cholesterol When Dining Out
- Health Highlights: Feb. 28, 2013
- Fiscal Standoff Could Cause Financial Pain for Health Care
- Higher Indoor Humidity Levels Might Slow Flu's Spread
- Too Much Sitting Could Court Diabetes, Study Finds
- With Acne, Bacteria Strain on Your Skin May Be Culprit
- More Regular Meals May Improve Dementia Care
- When Kids Exercise More, Their Grades Might Rise Too
- Video Games May Sharpen Focusing Skills in Kids With Dyslexia
- 1 in 5 Americans Knows a Victim of Gun Violence: Poll
- Boosting Patients' Well-Being During Cancer Treatment
- Eating Out Can Hurt Heart Health, Expert Warns
- Man Who Got Smallpox Vaccine Passes Milder Infection to Sex Partner: CDC
- Are Trusting Friendships Easier Between Straight Women, Gay Men?
- One in Five U.S. Smokers Has Tried an 'E-Cigarette'
- More Evidence That Smoking Raises Breast Cancer Risk
- Blocked Heart Arteries May Be Key Risk Factor for Stroke
- Ultrasound Allows Early Detection of Fluid in Dialysis Patients' Lungs
