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News Archive for July 2009
July 1, 2009
- Health Tip: Preventing a Kitchen Fire
- TV Ads Trigger Mindless Eating
- Your Surroundings Mirror Your Beliefs
- Health Tip: What's Causing My Neck Pain?
- Antibiotics May Boost Risk for Recurrent Ear Infection
- Health Highlights: July 1, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: July 1, 2009
- Obesity Rates Continue to Climb in U.S.
- Test Before Corneal Transplant May Improve Outcome
- Celiac Disease Making Inroads in U.S.
- Possible Gene Regions for Schizophrenia Located
- Master Stem Cell for Human Heart Identified
- FDA Tells Patients to Stick With Diabetes Drug Linked to Cancer
- Anti-Smoking Drugs Get FDA 'Black-Box' Warning
- Shared Race, Social Group Seem to Help People Relate
- Growth Hormone May Build Muscle in Older Men
- With Medicare Plan, Drug Spending May Be Up
- Drugs May Not Slow Kidney Damage in Diabetes
- CPR Survival Rates for Older People Unchanged
- Increasing Alcohol Use Tied to More Hospitalization
July 2, 2009
- Health Tip: Controlling Asthma
- Monthly Pet Pill Could Kill Fleas, Ticks
- Health Tip: Straining the Hamstring
- Study Casts Doubt on Low IQ's Role in Early Death
- Another Genetic Link to Testicular Cancer Is Found
- Clinical Trials Update: July 2, 2009
- Multaq Sanctioned for Heart Rhythm Disorders
- Health Highlights: July 2, 2009
- If 2 Painkillers Are Banned, What Next?
- New Drug Could Work Against Leukemia
- Cystic Fibrosis Treatment May Cause Hearing Loss
- Why Swine Flu Differs From Seasonal Flu
- C-Section Stress Could Alter Baby's Immune Cells
- Odd Behaviors on Ambien Linked to Brain Circuitry
- Cancer Endangers Some Wildlife Species
- Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Often Overweight
- Living Alone Increases Odds of Developing Dementia
July 3, 2009
- Put Safety First on the 4th
- Health Tip: Understanding Pre-Diabetes
- Health Tip: Wax Buildup May Cause Hearing Loss
- Cell Pathway May Be Key to Lung Cancer's Spread
- New Weapons in Fight Against TB?
- On Memory, Older Americans Outsmart the English
July 4, 2009
July 5, 2009
- Kids May 'Learn' to Tolerate Food Allergens
- Working Out in the Garden
- More Evidence That Caffeine Can Jolt Memory
July 6, 2009
- Kids of Parents Who Value Exercise Are More Active
- Too Much Texting Can Spell Neck, Arm Pain
- Health Tip: How's the Air Quality at Home?
- Health Tip: Wear a Helmet
- For OCD, Not Helping Might Be Best
- Clinical Trials Update: July 6, 2009
- Health Highlights: July 6, 2009
- Alimta Approved as Maintenance Therapy for Advanced Lung Cancer
- Autism May Be Linked to Mom's Autoimmune Disease
- Drug Limits Stomach Trouble in Patients Taking Low-Dose Aspirin
- Research Reveals Clues to Breast Cancer's Spread
- Brain Quickly Detects Happiness in Others
- Even Steroid-Free Bodybuilders Focus on Image
- Fewer Dying Now From Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
- Team Sports Can't Compete With Films to Keep Kids From Smoking
- Despite More Tests, Some Aren't Getting Results
- Statins May Cause Muscle Damage in Some Patients
- Travelers Face Greater Risk of Leg Clots
- Final Rules Broaden Pool for Stem Cell Research
- New Evidence Supports HPV Vaccine
July 7, 2009
- Mini-Strokes May Cause Vision Loss
- Health Tip: Caring for a Diabetic's Skin
- Mixed Marks for Swine Flu Updates
- New Weapon Emerges to Fight Kids' Cavities
- Health Tip: Diagnosing Joint Pain
- Clinical Trials Update: July 7, 2009
- Health Highlights: July 7, 2009
- Genes Linked to Cholesterol in Cells Are Identified
- Family History Key to Psychiatric Disorder Risk
- MRI May Help Find Deep Endometriosis
- Supplement Might Help Compulsive Hair Pullers
- Heartburn Drugs May Contribute to the Problem
- Fat-Cell Protein May Reduce Diabetes Risk
- FDA Mandates Tougher Warnings for Pain Pills
- Minimally Invasive Surgery Not Better for Sciatica
- Fewer Shots Could Still Protect Kids From Pneumonia
- New Clues to Race Gap in Breast Cancer Outcomes
- Cancer Gap Between Whites, Blacks May Be Biological in Part
- U.S. Unveils Stricter Food-Safety Standards
July 8, 2009
- Vegetable Amino Acid Lowers Blood Pressure
- Meatless Burgers, Hot Dogs Not Always Full of Veggies
- Health Tip: Stretch Your Feet
- Health Tip: Negative Body Image Can Affect Your Health
- Catastrophic Epilepsy Caused by Defect in One Gene
- Health Highlights: July 8, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: July 8, 2009
- Genetic Breakthrough Spells Hope for Lung Fibrosis Patients
- Humans Can Develop Bat-Like Echolocation
- Experts Keep Wary Eye on Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu
- Screen All Newborns for Hip Dysplasia, Study Urges
- Spinal Cord Stimulation Need Not Keep Soldiers From Action
- 'Easter Island' Drug Adds Years to Mice
- Prostate Drug Appears Safer Than Thought
- Electronic System Helps Track Diabetes Care
- Greater Language Skills in 20s May Guard Against Alzheimer's
- New Drug Fights Anthrax Toxin
- Changes Reduced Infections From Medical Abortion
- Drug Shows Promise in Nervous-System Tumor Treatment
July 9, 2009
- Questions to Pharmacists Rise After Michael Jackson's Death
- Health Tip: Your Family Has a Medical History
- Migraines Linked to Reduced Breast Cancer Risk
- Health Tip: The Lactose-Intolerant Diet
- Vaccine May Someday Thwart Ear Infections
- Health Highlights: July 9, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: July 9, 2009
- Swine Flu Summit Focuses on Preparedness
- Acupuncture, Exercise May Ease Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Early Menstruation Lowers Odds of Surviving Ovarian Cancer
- Technology Takes a Step Toward Treating Paralysis
- Study Asserts Need for New Treatments for Delirium
- Lighter Meals May Bring Longer Life
- For Kids, Two Languages Can Be as Easy as One
- Arthritis Drug Raises Risk of Tuberculosis
- Study Pinpoints Risk Factors for Death in Young Stroke Victims
- Stroke in Children Rare But Costly
- Severe COPD Linked to Mental Decline
- Respiratory Issues Linger for Smallest Babies
- More Mammograms May Mean More 'Harmless' Cancers
- Scientists Zero In on Elusive 'Allergy Gene'
July 10, 2009
- Shoulder Surgery Helps Athletes Get Back in the Game
- Strength Testing Could Reduce Pitching Injuries
- Health Tip: Understanding ADHD
- Overall Health of U.S. Children a Mixed Bag
- Health Tip: Easing Earache Pain
- Clinical Trials Update: July 10, 2009
- Health Highlights: July 10, 2009
- Savoring Happy Moments Helps Build Emotional Strength
- Soccer Injuries Differ by Gender
- Drug Might Restore Sense of Smell
- Stillbirth Not an Issue for Next-Born
- Blood Rush to the Brain When Angry Is a Good Sign
- Effient Sanctioned for Angioplasty Patients
- Carpal Tunnel Relief in a Cup
- Job Stress, Economy Weighing on Americans
July 11, 2009
- Type of Knee Surgery Makes Difference in Football Career
- Simple Steps Deliver Relief for Tennis Elbow
- How to De-Stress a Recession-Riddled Life
July 12, 2009
- Gene May Help Predict Timing of Alzheimer's Onset
- Omega-3 Fatty Acid Falls Short in Alzheimer's Trials
July 13, 2009
- Health Tip: Keep Baby's Nails Trimmed
- Health Tip: Who Gets Osteoporosis?
- Schizophrenia Drug Got Bad Rap
- Strep B Seems to Trick Immune System
- Bathtub Accidents Injure 43,000 U.S. Kids Each Year
- Health Highlights: July 13, 2009
- Doctors' Attitudes Play Part in Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis
- A Curse or Two Might Quell the Pain
- Heavy Drinking Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
- Clinical Trials Update: July 13, 2009
- Cats Purrfect at Getting Needs Met, Study Shows
- Moderate Drinking Might Guard Against Alzheimer's
- Immune Response May Speed AIDS Progression in Women
- FDA OKs Single-Dose Plan B Emergency Contraceptive
- Smoking May Speed Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
- Swine Flu Vaccine Taking Longer Than Expected
- Coronary Calcium Scans Can Raise Cancer Risks
- Obama Taps Alabama Doctor to Be Surgeon General
- Condoms May Reduce Herpes Risk
- Dementia Increasing Among the 'Oldest Old'
- Combination Therapy Best for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
July 14, 2009
- Get the Most Out of Your Run
- Health Tip: Burping Baby
- Increase in Thyroid Cancer Puzzles Experts
- Bottle-Feeding Moms Ignored
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Lawn Mowing Accidents
- Health Highlights: July 14, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: July 14, 2009
- Germs Hold Court in Sand Castles
- Excess Weight Speeds Up Osteoarthritis
- Repair ACL Injuries in Young Athletes Quickly
- Walking, Biking to Work Pays Off
- Fitness Might Limit Stroke's Impact
- Heart Defect Spotted During Surgery May Not Need Repair
- Hormone Therapy Increases Odds of Ovarian Cancer
- Reminders Boost Mammography Appointments
- Gene Connections Key to Brain Tumor Growth
- Healthy Diet, Exercise Keeps Mind Sharp As You Age
- Educated Parkinson's Patients Move to Meds Sooner
- U.S. Face Transplant Patient Is Reportedly Doing Fine
July 15, 2009
- Lower IQ Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Deaths
- Health Tip: Don't Abuse Alcohol
- Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Stem Cell Decision Opens New Doors, May Spur More Research
- Rare Cells Linked to Pediatric Cancers
- Health Highlights: July 15, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: July 15, 2009
- Number of Underweight Kids in U.S. Continues to Shrink
- Memory Forms at 30 Weeks in the Womb
- Gene Mutation Is Linked to Heart Muscle Disease
- U.S. Students' Academic Interests Tend to Wane in Middle School
- New Treatments for Alzheimer's on the Horizon
- Key Protein Might Shield Brain Cells
- Many Kids Outgrow Chronic Headaches
- Ability to Consider Other People's Thoughts Grows After Age 6
- Younger Teens Really Do Care What People Think
- Vein Removal Method Linked to Bypass Results
- Colonoscopy Beats 'Camera Pill' at Catching Colon Cancer
- Signs of Alzheimer's Seen Earlier Than Thought
July 16, 2009
- Teaming Up to Tackle a Deadly Cancer
- Health Tip: Does Your Child Have Symptoms of ADHD?
- Health Tip: Talking to Loved Ones With Cancer
- Sunitinib Benefit Explored in Poor-Prognosis Kidney Cancer
- Health Highlights: July 16, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: July 16, 2009
- New Option for Correcting Nearsightedness
- Dietary Oils May Help Some Fight Fat
- Blacks Have Highest Obesity Rates in U.S.
- New Insights Could Help Shield Babies From Diarrhea Bug
- Cars Are No Place for Kids to Be Alone
- Scientists Reverse Muscular Dystrophy in Mice
- Onsolis Approved for Severe Cancer Pain
- Many Veterans Need Mental Health Care
- FDA Investigating Safety of Asthma Drug Xolair
- Teen Behaviors Stem From Genetics, Environment
- Deaths, Injuries Increase With Higher Speed Limits
- Hopes Dashed for Thalidomide as Lung Cancer Treatment
- Pregnancy, STDs on the Rise Again Among U.S. Teens
- Circumcision Doesn't Lessen HIV Transmission
July 17, 2009
- Easy Baby or Fussy -- It May Be Out of Mom's Control
- Male Sex Chromosome on Its Way Out: Study
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Birth Defects
- Congress Braces for Showdown Over Health-Care Reform
- Health Tip: Managing Your Child's Asthma
- Health Highlights: July 17, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: July 17, 2009
- Five Hypertension Genes Found in Black Americans
- Baking Soda May Be Key Ingredient for Kidney Patients
- Modern Athletes Keep Getting Taller, Bigger
- Parents of Children With Autism Report High Stress Levels
- Spiritual Outlook Can Affect Mental Health in Breast Cancer
- Earlier Testing Needed for Fragile X Syndrome
- Probiotics Supplement May Help After Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Swine Flu Vaccine on Track for Fall: CDC
- Fetal Alcohol Disorders Often Misdiagnosed as ADHD
- Recession Takes Toll on Children's Health
July 18, 2009
- Health Highlights: July 18, 2009
- Small Molecule Might Play Big Part in Lung Cancer
- Guard Against Swine Flu at Summer Camp
July 19, 2009
July 20, 2009
- Health Tip: Dealing With Dry Hair?
- Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe Around Pets
- Exposure to Common Pollutant in Womb Might Lower IQ
- Perception May Affect Drinking by College Students
- Elder Boom Will Be Felt Worldwide
- Health Highlights: July 20, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: July 20, 2009
- Internet May Be Newest Venue for Teen Tobacco Exposure
- Earlier HIV Treatment Could Save Lives Worldwide
- Seasonal Flu Vaccine Approved
- Cell Discovery May Bring Science Closer to Diabetes Cure
- Study Questions Lymph Node Harvesting in Colorectal Cancer
- Vein Condition May Mask Serious Clot Disorder
- Hope for Damaged Heart Muscle
- High-Salt Diet Dampens Effects of Blood Pressure Drugs
- New Alzheimer's Treatment Could Be on the Horizon
- New Gene May Signal Aggressive Breast Cancer
- FDA Approves Seasonal Flu Vaccine for 2009-2010
- In New York City, Trans Fat Ban Is Working
July 21, 2009
- Millions in U.S. Can't Afford Health Insurance
- Health Tip: If You're Tired of Walking
- Safety of Swine Flu Vaccine to Face Tough Scrutiny
- Health Tip: Saying Yes to Yoga?
- Clinical Trials Update: July 21, 2009
- Health Highlights: July 21, 2009
- Female Surgeons Like What They Do, Survey Finds
- Parental Stress Boosts Kids' Asthma Risk
- Sleep Benefits From Tonsillectomy Peak at 6 Months
- Young Black, Hispanic Women Tend to Develop 'Love Handles'
- Studies Show Genetic Activity of Antioxidants
- Immune System Gene Discovery Sheds Light on Staph Infections
- Test May Predict Moms Who Will Deliver Prematurely
- No Firm Evidence Green Tea Helps Prevent Cancer
- Biomarkers May Predict Alzheimer's
- Studies Affirm Value of Healthy Lifestyle
- Weight-Loss Enzyme Identified
July 22, 2009
- Health Tip: Stay Safe on Slick Roads
- Eating Habits in the Obese May Echo Drug Addicts' Patterns
- Health Tip: If You Fear Going to the Dentist
- Cellular Protein Yields Clues to Diabetes, Alzheimer's
- Clinical Trials Update: July 22, 2009
- Health Highlights: July 22, 2009
- HIV Drugs Provide Breast-Fed Babies With Some Protection
- World's 1st Swine Flu Vaccine Trials Start in Australia
- Infanticide of 19th Century: Was It SIDS?
- AIDS-like Illness Found in African Chimps
- Many Young Adults Uninformed About Vaccines
- Carotid Artery Sections React Differently to Plaque
- U.S. Swine Flu Vaccine Trials Set to Begin
- People Still Pumping Up the Volume
- Top Hepatitis C Treatments Equally Effective
- Medicare Drug Plan Still Needs Work
- Gene Mutation Could Be Key to Rare Blood Vessel Disease
- Stem Cells Used for 'Biological Pacemaker'
- E-Cigarettes Pose a Health Hazard, FDA Warns
July 23, 2009
- Health Tip: Preventing Pinworms
- Elevated Insulin Levels Linked to Breast Cancer
- Health Tip: Avoiding Shin Splints
- Beta-Blockers Tied to Higher Cataract Risk
- Health Highlights: July 23, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: July 23, 2009
- Scientists Use Adult Stem Cells to Create Healthy Mice
- Molecule Helps Leukemia Cells Hide From Immune System
- Injection May Heal Damaged Heart
- 1 in 7 Low-Income Preschoolers Are Obese
- Fatty Acids in Diet Linked to Bowel Disease Risk
- Sedentary Kids May Take Longer to Fall Asleep
- New Anesthesia May Be Safer for Critically Ill
- Attention Training Might Help Stroke Victims
- Fresh-Meat Additives May Be Dangerous for Kidney Patients
- Lab Test Predicts Acute Kidney Injury in ICU Patients
July 24, 2009
- Snoozing May Help Women Shed Baby Weight
- Health Tip: How New Dads Can Prepare for Birth
- Health Tip: Caring for Skin With Rosacea
- Alcohol and Trauma: Blood Test Gets to the Truth
- Forteo Approved for Drug-Related Osteoporosis
- Health Highlights: July 24, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: July 24, 2009
- Ovary Removal May Play a Role in Lung Cancer
- Babies Can Comprehend 'Canine' Language
- Culture May Help Raise Breast Cancer Death Rate for American Indians
- Agent Orange Linked to Parkinson's, Heart Disease
- Coming Soon -- Stem-Cell Surgical Thread?
- Swine Flu Could Eventually Affect 40% of Americans: CDC
- HIV Plus Alcohol Hampers Short-Term Memory
- Breast Cancer Drug May Beat Fungal Infection
- Stress, Bad Bedtime Habits Cause Insomnia
July 25, 2009
July 26, 2009
July 27, 2009
- Health Tip: Why Do My Muscles Twitch?
- Health Tip: Baby Diapering 101
- Famous Names Get Single Neurons Fired Up
- With Autism, Diet Restrictions May Do More Harm Than Good
- Health Highlights: July 27, 2009
- Radiation Plus Chemo a Good Option in Lung Cancer
- Marriage Ends, Health Declines
- Almost 10 Percent of U.S. Medical Costs Tied to Obesity
- Most Not Worried by Delayed Prostate Cancer Therapy
- Many Cancer Survivors Don't Adopt Healthy Lifestyle
- 'Safe' Ozone Levels May Not Be for Some
- Men Who Have Prostate Cancer Surgery Do Well
- People Over 60 at Risk for 'Silent Stroke'
- Tight Management of Type 1 Diabetes Worth the Effort
- Many Heart Attack Patients Not Referred to Cardiac Rehab
- More Dairy, Calcium in Childhood Could Mean Longer Life
July 28, 2009
- Save Swine Flu Drugs for Younger Patients, Study Urges
- CDC Panel to Recommend Who Should Get Swine Flu Shot
- Health Tip: If Your Child's Arches Disappear
- Blue Dye Halts Worsening Paralysis in Animal Study
- Health Tip: Your Pregnancy in the First Trimester
- Clinical Trials Update: July 28, 2009
- Health Highlights: July 28, 2009
- Gloomy Days Dim Cognitive Powers of the Depressed
- More Can Be Done to Slow Obesity's Toll on Health: Experts
- Older Diabetics Should Avoid Dementia Meds
- Viagra Trial for Sickle Cell Lung Problems Halted
- Heart Surgeon Shortage Predicted
- FDA Calls for Stricter Controls on Mercury Fillings
- Stent Studies Tied to Rapid Changes in Use
- Tanning Beds Get Highest Carcinogen Rating
- Teens May Not Benefit from Pap Tests
- Urine Test for Chlamydia Shown Effective in Men
July 29, 2009
- Intense Daily Workout May Keep Cancer at Bay
- Health Tip: Nightmares Keeping You Up?
- Prioritize Pregnant Women to Get Swine Flu Shot, Experts Say
- Scientists Test New Way to Get Drugs to Cancer Cells
- Health Tip: Your Pregnancy in the Second Trimester
- Clinical Trials Update: July 29, 2009
- Health Highlights: July 29, 2009
- Protein Clumps May Appear Years Before Memory Problems
- Scientists Find Way to Make 'Good' Brown Fat
- Put Defibrillators in High-Traffic Spots, Studies Urge
- Calcium Scan of Arteries Helps Spot Big Trouble
- 'Organic' May Not Mean Healthier
- Multiple Myeloma Genome Unlocked
- Pregnant Women, Health-Care Workers Top Swine Flu Vaccine Candidates
- Study Finds Weight-Loss Surgery Safer Than Thought
- Resistance to Malaria Drug Reported in Cambodia
July 30, 2009
- Infants Cared for in Another Home Become Heavier Toddlers
- Health Tip: Understanding Hemorrhoids
- Health Tip: Your Pregnancy in the Third Trimester
- 'Suicide' Genes Help Slow Ovarian Tumor Growth in Mice
- Health Highlights: July 30, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: July 30, 2009
- Learning Takes Place When You Get Things Right
- Birth Control May Help Ward Off Bacterial Vaginosis
- Biomarker Could Predict Severe Osteoarthritis
- Researchers Discover the Tale Behind Short Dogs
- Spleen May Help Heart Recover From Disease
- Brain Scan May Help Predict Cancer Drug Response
- Americans Spend Billions on Alternative Medicine
- Flu Shot May Be Less Effective in Those With Lupus
- Muscle Density Linked to Disability
- Cancer Survivors Face Tough Road Long After Treatment Ends
- Virus May Affect Survival in Head and Neck Cancer
- Euthanasia, Palliative Care Work in Unison in Belgium
July 31, 2009
- Even 9-Year-Olds Can Learn CPR
- Health Tip: When Constipation Requires a Doctor's Appointment
- Gene Found for Age-Related Cataract
- Health Tip: If Your Diabetic Child Gets Sick
- Psych Drugs Gaining Widespread Acceptance
- Health Highlights: July 31, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: July 31, 2009
- Colcrys Approved for Acute Gout, Mediterranean Fever
- ER Visits Mostly by Medicare, Medicaid Recipients
- Plastic Surgery Technique Might Ease Migraines
- Homelessness Tied to Kids' Mental Health
- Breast CT Scanner Could Improve Cancer Screen Comfort
- More Kids Becoming Severely Obese
- Blood Transfusions Not Linked to Long-Term Problems
- Onglyza Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
- After Neuroblastoma, Chronic Problems Often Await
- Response Times Vary for In-Hospital Heart Attacks
- Plastic Surgeons Stay Busy in Recession
- Immune Systems of AIDS Patients More Prone to HPV Cancers
