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News Archive for January 2011
January 1, 2011
January 2, 2011
January 3, 2011
- Health Tip: Have Pain in the Back and Leg?
- Health Tip: Try a Self-Management Program for Osteoarthritis
- Food Diary a Great Tool for Losing Weight, Expert Says
- Medicare Makes Way for Baby Boomers
- Health Highlights: Jan. 3, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 3, 2011
- First Physical With Medicare Now Free
- Family History of Alcoholism May Raise Obesity Risk
- Common Sleep Apnea Therapy Relieves Fatigue: Study
- Scientists Aim for Test That Could Spot Single Cancer Cell in Blood
- In Women, Diabetes Plus Depression a Deadly Combo
- Studies Decipher How Anti-Smoking Drugs Work
- Healthy Habits in Youth Tied to Better Adult Cholesterol Levels
- Colonoscopies May Not Have 'Blind Spot' After All
- Soldiers' PTSD Tied to Lasting Psychosocial Effects
January 4, 2011
- Health Tip: Prepare for Grocery Shopping
- Health Tip: Keep a Headache Diary
- Estrogen May Play Role in Rising Rates of Head, Neck Cancer
- Pop Star's Use of Salvia Puts Hallucinogen in the Spotlight
- Health Highlights: Jan. 4, 2011
- Obama to Sign Bill to Improve U.S. Food Safety
- Tooth Loss May Be Linked to Memory Loss
- Stem Cell Defect Might Help Spur Common Baldness
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 4, 2011
- Higher Education May Benefit Some Heart Attack Patients
- U.S. Kids Getting Lots of Radiation Scans, Study Finds
- Fast Walkers May Have More Years Ahead of Them
- Six Out of 7 Drivers Use Seat Belts: CDC
- Many May Get Unneeded Implantable Defibrillators
- Study Gauges Best Treatments for Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men
- Smog Contributes to Dangerous Heart Rhythm Disorders
- More Evidence Links Avastin to Heart Failure in Breast Cancer Patients
- Survey Finds Much Victimization of Children Goes Unreported
- Stress Can Make a Healthy Cat Sick: Study
January 5, 2011
- Health Tip: Interview a Potential Pediatrician
- Health Tip: Smokeless Tobacco Can Harm Your Oral Health
- Chickenpox Vaccine Cuts Hospitalization Rates: Study
- Health Highlights: Jan. 5, 2011
- People Dropping 'Medicare Advantage' Urged to Analyze Options
- Vaccine Protects Mice From Cocaine's Effects, Study Finds
- Exercise May Improve Odds Against Prostate Cancer Death
- Genetic Tests May Help Track Unknown Criminals by Hair Color
- FDA Launches Review of Tobacco Products
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 5, 2011
- Fish Oil May Help Some Heart Failure Patients
- Diabetes Soaring Among American Adults: Report
- Study Sheds Light on Genetic Risk of MS
- Experimental Drug Helps Fight Aggressive Breast Cancer: Report
- Antibiotic May Help Ease Irritable Bowel
- Doctor Behind Autism-Vaccine Link Study Accused of 'Deliberate Fraud'
January 6, 2011
- Health Tip: Figure Out Why You Yawn Excessively
- Health Tip: Healing Heel Pain
- Infant Organ Donors Could Help Meet Transplant Needs: Study
- Study Links Obesity to Greater Pain, Weakness in Fibromyalgia Patients
- Health Highlights: Jan. 6, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 6, 2011
- Giving IV Fluids on Scene Might Raise Death Risk for Trauma Victims
- Early Steps Toward an Alzheimer's Blood Test
- Women's Tears Tell Men to Back Off
- Guidelines Issued for Drug-Resistant Staph Infections
- 'Gut Instinct' May Stem From the Heart
- Earlier Diagnosis Might Cut Cost of Teen Pelvic Disease
- Mentally Ill in Nursing Homes Often Lack Advance Care Plans
- No Surgery for Moderate Tonsillitis, New Guidelines Say
- Rabid Stray Dog Spurs Shots for Shelter Workers: Report
- Circumcision Helps Cut HPV Transmission Rate, Study Finds
- Bike-Riding Ability May Distinguish 'Atypical' Parkinson's
January 7, 2011
- Health Tip: Plan Ahead for Labor, Delivery
- Health Tip: Help Prevent COPD
- Nose May Be Best Place to Screen for MRSA Infection
- Breast Cancer Outcome: Your Doctor Matters
- Health Highlights: Jan. 7, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 7, 2011
- Age Takes Toll on Facial Bones, Study Finds
- Healthy Brain Development May Be a Matter of Timing
- Motivation May Affect Timing on Return to Work With a New Knee
- Teens Breast-fed as Infants Have Stronger Leg Muscles
- U.S. Officials Recommend Reduced Fluoride Levels in Water
- Gestures May 'Shape' Thoughts
- Many Survivors of World Trade Center Attacks Suffered PTSD: Study
- Quality of Life Key Measure in Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
- Study Refutes Myth That Eating Disorders Affect Whites Only
January 8, 2011
January 9, 2011
- Immune Disorders May Raise Blood Clot Risk in Hospitalized Patients
- Prozac May Speed Physical Rehabilitation After Stroke
January 10, 2011
- Health Tip: Help Prevent a Concussion
- Health Tip: Infections May Strike Bones
- Closely Spaced Pregnancies Might Up Autism Risk: Study
- Geography May Influence Colon Cancer Screening Rates
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 10, 2011
- Health Highlights: Jan. 10, 2011
- Abstral Approved for Adults With Cancer Pain
- While Doctors Are Optimistic, Prognosis for Wounded Congresswoman Is Unclear
- Treating Latent TB After 65 Raises Serious Side-Effect Risk
- People Who Recovered From H1N1 Offer Clues to Better Vaccine
- U.S. Nursing Home Closings Hit Poor Neighborhoods Hardest: Study
- Parents Say They Want to Teach Sex Ed to Their Kids
- Secondhand Smoke Tied to High Blood Pressure in Kids
- Statins May Be Harmful After Stroke
- Too Much TV May Be Linked to Heart Attack, Death Risk
- Age-Related Eye Disease Declining in U.S.
- Sugary Drinks, Foods Might Put Teens at Risk for Heart Disease
- For the Very Obese, H1N1 Was More Apt to Be Fatal
- Working With Plasticizers, Pesticides May Reduce Fertility
January 11, 2011
- Wounded Congresswoman Responds to Simple Commands
- Health Tip: Brush Baby's Gums
- Health Tip: Using Your Blood Glucose Meter
- Optimism Could Help Kids Keep Depression at Bay
- Private Rooms Cut Infection Risk in the ICU: Study
- For College Students, Praise May Trump Sex and Money
- Health Highlights: Jan. 11, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 11, 2011
- Decline in U.S. Abortion Rate Stalls, Report Finds
- Most Guidelines for Infectious Diseases Don't Come From Clinical Trial Findings
- Cost of Obesity Approaching $300 Billion a Year
- Epilepsy Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Older Adults
- Not All Heart Failure Drugs Boost Survival Equally
- Therapy May Help Cut Incontinence After Prostate Surgery
- Shingles Vaccine Looks Like a Safe Bet for Seniors: Study
- Arm Artery No Better Than Leg Vein for Heart Bypass, Study Finds
- Certain Painkillers Appear to Boost Odds for Heart Attack
- Report Alleges Money Motivated Doctor Behind Autism-Vaccine Scare
January 12, 2011
- Health Tip: Enjoying Tummy Time
- Health Tip: Chronic Cough Could Signal Lung Disease
- Matching Language, True Love?
- Infants Process Words Much Like Adults, Study Finds
- Health Highlights: Jan. 12, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 12, 2011
- Your Dog May Be Smarter Than You Know
- Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Can Move Arms, Breathe On Her Own
- CDC Report Finds 8% of Americans Have Asthma
- Taking Short Breaks From Sitting May Help Waistline and Heart
- Animal Study Finds Nerve Stimulation May Thwart Tinnitus
- How to Cope With Stomach Flu Symptoms
- U.S. Recession Didn't Raise Rates of Child Neglect: Study
- Aging Population Could Send Cancer Costs Soaring
- Antibiotics Can Ease Kids' Ear Infections, Studies Show
- High Level of 'Good' Cholesterol Alone May Not Protect Heart
- Consumer Genetic Testing May Not Boost Users' Anxiety
- Bottle Rockets Can Cause Serious Eye Injuries in Kids
January 13, 2011
- Health Tip: Your Diet's Role in Gestational Diabetes
- Health Tip: Some Devices May Cause Pacemaker Problems
- Giffords Opens Eyes. Like 'Watching a Miracle,' Friends Say
- Flu Season Looks Normal This Year, Experts Say
- Pill-Splitting Potentially Perilous, Study Suggests
- Falls as Serious for Elderly as Stroke, Heart Attack: Experts
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 13, 2011
- Health Highlights: Jan. 13, 2011
- U.S. Aims to Make School Lunches Healthier
- Simple Screen May Help Spot Depression in College Students
- Write Your Test Stress Away
- Scientists Find Way to Stop Spread of Bird Flu in Chickens
- Health Disparities Persist in U.S., Report Shows
- FDA Lowers Amount of Acetaminophen Allowed in Prescription Painkillers
- Weight-Loss Surgery May Ease Incontinence in Women
- Dialysis Options Remain After Kidney Transplant Failure
- Heart Rhythm Disorder May Double Death Risk for Dialysis Patients
- The More You Walk, the Lower Your Diabetes Risk: Study
January 14, 2011
- Health Tip: Get Fit For Golf
- Health Tip: Slow Down When You Eat
- Brain Scans Show Married Love Can Last
- Many Americans Over 50 Fear Colonoscopy: Survey
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 14, 2011
- Health Highlights: Jan. 14, 2011
- To Nab That Job, Check Your Posture
- Med School Grads May Not Be Ready for Primary Care
- Bright Lights at Night May Raise Diabetes Risk
- Is Race a Factor in Obesity Counseling?
- Overweight Young Adults Often Have Overweight Friends, Sweethearts
- Rep. Giffords Making 'All the Right Moves' Toward Recovery, Doctor Says
- Heart Attack Patients With Kidney Problems Often Skip Meds
- Study Finds Racial Disparity in Breast Cancer Outcomes
- Predatory Bacteria May Help Control Antibiotic-Resistant Germs
- Distrust of Health System Keeps Black Males From Getting Care
- Riding With the Top Down May Put Hearing at Risk
- New Guidelines Released for Stroke Care
- Blood Type O Associated With Less Risk for Heart Attack
January 15, 2011
January 16, 2011
January 17, 2011
- Health Tip: Do You Have Enlarged Adenoids?
- Rep. Giffords Continues to Improve
- Friends a Big Influence on Grades in Middle School: Study
- Video Game 'Addiction' Tied to Depression, Anxiety in Kids
- Health Highlights: Jan. 17, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 17, 2011
- Big Breakfast May Not Lead to Fewer Daily Calories
- Some Antibiotics, Blood Pressure Meds a Bad Mix: Study
- Cigarette Ads Do Spur Teens to Light Up, Study Finds
- Poverty May Keep Kids From Full Genetic Potential
- Your Genes Help You Choose Your Friends, Study Says
- Breast Cancer Radiation Before 1984 Tied to Heart Disease
- Despite Claims, Many Daily Moisturizers Don't Shield Against Sun: Study
- Worsening Depression Adds to Heart Failure Risks: Study
- Warfarin Use May Raise Risk of Death From Traumatic Injuries
- Thorough Exams a Must for Those at High Risk of Skin Cancer
- Heavy Drinking May Boost Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
- Some Severe MS Flares Helped by Blood Filtering Treatment
- New Osteoporosis Screening Recommendations Issued
January 18, 2011
- Health Tip: Protect Yourself Against Cold Weather
- Rep. Giffords Continues to Improve
- Health Tip: Suggestions to Manage Stress
- New Devices Help Seniors Stay Longer in Their Own Homes
- Many Surgeons Have Contemplated Suicide, Study Finds
- More Evidence That TV, Computer Time Could Harm Heart
- Health Highlights: Jan. 18, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 18, 2011
- Ovarian Cyst Syndrome May Raise Health Risks from Plastics Chemical
- Predeployment Mental Health Screening May Help Troops
- Donor Kidneys Travel Safely, Study Finds
- Vein-Opening Treatment for MS Stirs Controversy
- Problem Drinkers Marry Later, Break Up Sooner: Study
- Genetics Could Play Role in Teen Drinking
- Antidepressant Might Help Ease Hot Flashes
- One in 12 Fans Leaves Major Sports Events Drunk: Study
- Progress Reported in Predicting Alzheimer's
- Natroba Approved for Head Lice
- Stents Show Promise in Treating Brain Blockages
- Smoking Scenes in Movies Light Up Smokers' Brains
- Damage of 'False-Positive' Mammograms Overlooked: Study
- Gene Test Might Predict Colon Cancer's Return
January 19, 2011
- Health Tip: Getting a Stress Test
- Health Tip: Kick Up Your Feet
- Adult ADHD Often Precedes Certain Type of Dementia: Study
- Metal Tongue Piercings Linked to Raised Infection Risks
- Daily Fruit, Veggies May Cut Risk of Heart Disease Death
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 19, 2011
- Health Highlights: Jan. 19, 2011
- Many U.S. Hospices Provide Alternative Therapies: Report
- High Altitude Linked to Higher Suicide Risk -- Again
- 1 in 5 Cancer Survivors Suffers Chronic Pain, Study Finds
- Organs From High-Risk Donors Often Shunned, Study Finds
- New Clue to How Chinese Remedy Curbs Drinking
- Nurses' Long Shifts May Put Hospital Patients at Risk: Study
- Scientists Map Key Structure HIV Uses to Infect Cells
- Stroke Risk May Be Higher in HIV Patients
- Bedbugs Reveal Their Genetic Secrets in Lab Study
- Second Heart Attack Not Always Tied to Original Blockage
- Small Spreads of Breast Cancer May Not Affect Survival
- Study Questions Safety of Pneumonia Treatment Guidelines
January 20, 2011
- Health Tip: Be Careful While Using Oxygen Therapy
- Health Tip: Seniors, Focus on Nutrition
- Slightly More Than Half of Americans Say Vaccines Don't Cause Autism: Poll
- 40 States Get an 'F' in Tobacco Prevention From New Report Card
- Fewer Cancer Patients May Be Depressed Than Thought
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 20, 2011
- Health Highlights: Jan. 20, 2011
- Rep. Giffords Standing Up; Set to Begin Rehab Friday
- H1N1 Flu Is Raging in Britain. Could U.S. Be Next?
- Study Finds Lack of Sleep Leads to Lost Calories
- Parents' Divorce May Contribute to Suicidal Thoughts Years Later
- Experts' Brains Work Differently Than Amateurs'
- Good Bond Between Therapist, Depressed Patient Aids in Recovery
- Sleep Study May Be Advisable Before Removing Tonsils, Adenoids
- Breast Cancer Patients With Diabetes May Fare Worse
- Emotions May Sidetrack Use of Safety Devices
- Young Couples Often Disagree About Monogamy, Study Finds
- Pets May Pass Illnesses to Owners
January 21, 2011
- Health Tip: Prepare to Bring Baby Home
- Health Tip: Protect Against Peanut Reactions
- People Appear to Use Senses to Keep Track of Time
- Childhood Last Name Predicts Whether You Buy Early, Late: Study
- Pain Patches Making Gains in U.S.
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 21, 2011
- Health Highlights: Jan. 21, 2011
- Families of Deployed Military Carry Heavy Load
- Rep. Giffords Set to Begin Rehab in Houston
- HEPA Filter May Improve Air Near Wood-Burning Stoves
- Alzheimer's Scan Might Help Spot Disease
- Study Suggests How Music Fools the Ear
- Commuters May Catch More Than the Bus, Tram
- Severe Mental Health Disorders Untreated in Many U.S. Teens
- Yoga's Spiritual Balance May Boost Health
- Apology May Leave You Feeling Unsatisfied, Study Finds
January 22, 2011
- Prepare for Concussion Risk in Winter Sports: CDC
- Snow Shoveling Injuries Affect Old and Young, Expert Warns
January 23, 2011
January 24, 2011
- Health Tip: Signs That Shoulder Pain is a Broken Collarbone
- Health Tip: After You Have Knee Surgery
- Study Finds Round Numbers Are Strong Motivators
- Insufficient, Irregular Sleep Tied to Kids' Obesity
- Health Highlights: Jan. 24, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 24, 2011
- Viibryd Approved for Major Depressive Disorder
- Preparing Small Doses of Medication From Syringes Called Risky
- U.S. Heart Disease Costs Expected to Soar
- Breast Cancer Drug May Also Help Lung Cancer Patients
- Stress of War Spurs Changes in Brain Activity, Study Finds
- Increasingly, Other Ailments Prove Fatal for People With COPD
- Self-Control Could Turn Kids Into Successful Adults
- Deep Brain Stimulation Might Ease Tough-to-Treat Hypertension
- Brief Behavioral Counseling May Help Seniors Sleep
- Lowering BP Can Help Cut Women's Heart Disease Risk
- Heavy Smoking Linked to Small Increase in Breast Cancer Risk
- Close Relationships Sometimes Mask Poor Communication
- Pen Mightier Than Keyboard for Making Imprint on Brain
- Stress-Reduction Therapy May Help Heart Disease Patients
January 25, 2011
- Health Tip: Baby Spitting Up?
- Health Tip: Warts Are a Menace
- Electronic Record-Keeping Alone May Not Boost Health Care
- Chopin's Hallucinations Likely Caused by Epilepsy
- Rise in Some Head and Neck Cancers Tied to Oral Sex: Study
- Health Highlights: Jan. 25, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 25, 2011
- Breast-Feeding May Counter Some Effects of Childhood Cancer
- Smoking, Obesity Slowing U.S. Life Expectancy, Report Finds
- FDA Looking for Tougher Standards for External Defibrillators
- Cancer Doctors Recommend Earlier End-of-Life Care Talks
- Changing Parental Behavior May Help Obese Kids Lose Weight
- Elderly With Dementia, Delirium Confused by ER Visits: Study
- Allegra Approved for Over-the-Counter Sale
- Meditation Appears to Cause Changes in Brain's Gray Matter
- Warm Homes in Winter May Contribute to Obesity Epidemic
- 'Stroke Centers' Providing Better Care, Study Finds
- Some Older Drivers' Vision Problems Different Than Thought
- Loud Road Noise Linked to Stroke in Older Adults
January 26, 2011
- Health Tip: Body Piercing Poses Health Risks
- Health Tip: What May Cause a Stress Fracture
- Rep. Giffords' Condition Upgraded to 'Good'
- More Screenings May Explain Higher Chlamydia Rates Among Minorities
- Fear of Vaccines Has a Long, Persistent History
- Health Highlights: Jan. 26, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 26, 2011
- Survey Shows Fewer Hispanic Seniors Getting Flu Shots
- Orangutan Genomes Reveal Some Surprises
- 105 Million in U.S. Have Diabetes or Prediabetes, CDC Says
- Fear of Scary Things May Be Learned
- High Rates of Early Elective Delivery at Some U.S. Hospitals: Report
- Spotting Gene Variants May Boost Hepatitis C Treatment
- FDA Says Breast Implants Linked to Rare Cancer
- Widespread Use of Defibrillators in Public Places Saves Lives: Study
- HIV+ Liver Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Transplant
- Abortion Typically Doesn't Harm Mental Health: Study
- If NFL Linemen Can Bounce Back from Back Surgery, So Can You
- Stroke Drug May Prevent Dialysis Catheter Infections
January 27, 2011
- Health Tip: Symptoms That May Indicate Bipolar Disorder
- Health Tip: Possible Complications of Hemophilia
- Loving Your Bedroom May Be Key to Good Sleep
- Study Ties Hot Flashes to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
- Health Highlights: Jan. 27, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 27, 2011
- Rep. Giffords' Intensive Rehab Under Way
- On-the-Job Hearing Loss Keeping Workers Awake
- CDC Issues Guidance on Daily Pill to Prevent Infection With HIV
- FDA May Ease Up on Electroshock Devices
- Ancient Toolkit Holds Clues to Migration of Early Man
- Babies Seem to Sense Who's Boss
- Gene Mutation May Protect Blacks From Heart Disease
- Kids Fed Unhealthy Foods Learn to Prefer Them
- TV: A Sneaky Part of the Food Pyramid
- Celiac and Crohn's Disease May Share Genetic Risk Factors
- Discovery May Explain Why Brain Cancer Is So Hard to Treat
January 28, 2011
- Health Tip: Skin Disorders Affecting the Elderly
- Health Tip: Crohn's Disease Can Lead to Complications
- Woman's Life Refutes a Hospice Myth
- Psychopaths' Lack of Empathy Mimics Brain Injury: Research
- More People Choosing Hospice at Life's End
- Older Patients May Get Lower Quality Care at Trauma Centers
- Health Highlights: Jan. 28, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 28, 2011
- Calls Go Out to Revive the Traditional Physical
- Will Loss of Lethal Injection Drug Harm Surgical Patients?
- Teens With Food Allergies May Feel Unsafe at School
- Blood Protein Level May Not Influence Effectiveness of Statins
- Retired NFL Players More Likely to Take Painkillers
- Wild Hogs in Texas Pose Infection Risk to Humans
- Exercise Helps Ease Irritable Bowel Symptoms
- Docs Rate Almost 1 in 5 Patients as 'Difficult': Study
- 'Western' Diet May Raise Risk of Kidney Function Decline
- Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Linked to Social Status
January 29, 2011
- Multiple Concussions Raise Teen Athletes' Health Risks
- Dry Eye Syndrome Common in Winter
- FDA Panel Recommends Testing of Electroshock Devices
January 30, 2011
January 31, 2011
- Health Tip: Dealing With Hot Flashes
- Health Tip: Watch For Barrett's Esophagus
- Odds of Quitting Smoking May Be Clear on Scans
- Super Bowl Loss Really a Heart Stopper for Some Fans
- New Oral Drugs Hailed for Treating Multiple Sclerosis
- Health Highlights: Jan. 31, 2011
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 31, 2011
- Sex During Pregnancy Deemed Safe
- Key Judicial Ruling on Health-Care Reform Could Come Monday
- Boyfriend More Forgiving When Her Affair Is With a Woman
- New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Focus on Salt Reduction
- Why a Woman May Avoid a Mammogram
- Drowsiness May Decline After Apnea Surgery
- Hands-On Training May Save Workers in Hazardous Jobs
- Brisk Walks May Boost Memory in Older Adults
- New Therapies Offer Insight Into Battling Deadly Melanomas
- Survival After Stroke Better for Blacks
- Most X-Rays, Scans Unnecessary for Acute Low Back Pain
- With Hormone Therapy, Starting Later May Be Less Risky
- Trained Labrador Can Sniff Out Colon Cancer, Researchers Say
