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News Archive for July 2011
July 1, 2011
- Health Tip: Practice Safe Grilling
- Health Tip: Lather Kids With Sunscreen
- Avastin Rejection Supported by Cancer Experts
- College Players' Hoop Dreams May Get Boost From Extra Zzz's
- Military Members Face Raised Risk of Osteoarthritis: Study
- Health Highlights: July 1, 2011
- Lazanda Approved for Cancer Pain
- Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer: Who, Me?
- Kentucky Goes on the Offensive Against Colorectal Cancer
- Soluble Fiber Appears Key to Trimming 'Bad Fat'
- More Than 200,000 Suffer Cardiac Arrest in Hospitals Annually
- Emotional, Behavioral Issues Affect Many Kids in Foster Care
- Fireworks and Fido Don't Always Mix
- When It Comes to Memory, Practice Seems to Make Perfect
- Understanding Numbers Isn't as Simple as 1, 2, 3
- Post-Op Nausea May Be Hereditary
- Reconstruction Safe Right After Mastectomy: Study
July 2, 2011
July 3, 2011
July 4, 2011
- Health Tip: Set Rules for Swimming
- Health Tip: Stay Away From Fad Diets
- Could Finger Length Predict Penis Length?
- Stop-Smoking Drug Chantix Ups Risk of Heart Problems: Study
- Environment May Be Especially Key to Autism: Study
July 5, 2011
- Health Tip: Should You Eat Raw Fish?
- Health Tip: Some Prone to Losing Bone Mass
- Health Highlights: July 5, 2011
- Tots Who Are 'Late Talkers' Typically Turn Out Fine: Study
- Mammogram Schedule Should Be Customized, Study Finds
- Parents' Military Deployment May Harm Kids' Mental Health
- Eating Disorders Appear to Raise Risk of Death
- Arcapta Inhaler Approved for COPD
- Experimental Drug Bests Chemo in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Study
- Medical Futility Trend Seen in Neonatal Deaths
- Massage Beats Meds for Lower Back Pain, Study Says
- Too Much Sitting May Double Women's Risk of Blood Clots
- Painkillers May Raise Risk of Dangerous Heart Flutter
- Colon Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop, CDC Reports
- Study Finds Most Urgent Angioplasties Warranted
- Small, Rural Hospitals Provide a Lower Quality of Care: Study
- Healthy Lifestyle May Ward Off Sudden Cardiac Death in Women
- Cuddling May Be Key to Long-Term Happy Relationship
July 6, 2011
- Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Atherosclerosis
- Health Tip: Does Your Baby Have GERD?
- U.S. Database of Breast Cancer Treatment May Be Inaccurate
- Binge Eating May Be a High All Its Own
- Satisfaction With Life Seems Good for the Heart
- Men May Have Better 'Cocktail Party' Hearing
- A Deadly New Reason to Avoid Deer Ticks
- Talking to Teens May Help Them Cut Back on Pot Smoking
- Urban, Low-Income Kids More Likely to Walk or Bike to School
- Prior Depression Can Leave People Sensitive to Life's Woes
- Long Commutes for Pilots May Hamper Flying Performance: Study
- Patient Disparities Seen in Lung Cancer Drug Trials
- Breast-Feeding May Not Protect Moms Against MS Relapse
- New Combo Therapy May Prevent TB, Save Lives in People With HIV
- Study Finds Heart Failure Drug Ineffective
- Study Questions Chiropractic's Impact on Back Pain
- Fewer U.S. Teens Having Babies, Binge Drinking: Report
July 7, 2011
- Health Tip: Fears and Phobias
- Health Tip: Drinking and Pregnancy
- Medicaid Coverage 'Substantially' Improves Access to Care: Study
- Health Highlights: July 7, 2011
- Teen Athletes Should Get Concussion Test Score Before Play
- Female Ancestor of All Living Polar Bears Was Brown
- Special Talk Therapy Seems to Help Dying Patients
- U.S. Obesity Epidemic Continues to Spread
- Giant Weed Can Cause Blisters, Even Blindness
- Gonorrhea's Growing Resistance to Antibiotics Concerns CDC
- Southern States Lag Behind North in Drop in Colon Cancer Death Rates
- Men Seem More Likely Than Women to Develop Hole in Knee Cartilage
- Religious Identity Remains Constant in Teen Years: Study
- Europe's Suicides Up, Road Deaths Down After Economy Tanked
July 8, 2011
- Health Tip: Child Safety Seats
- Health Tip: The Benefits of Meditation
- Men Who Smoke at Lower Risk of Joint Replacement: Study
- Losing Weight, Keeping It Off Can Be Two Different Worlds
- Ankle Braces May Protect Young Basketball Players
- Health Highlights: July 8, 2011
- Anxiety, Depression in Pregnancy May Raise Kids' Asthma Risk
- From Tanning Beds to Melanoma Surgery
- A Safe Tan? No Way, Experts Say
- Coping Strategy Depends on Strength of Emotion: Study
- Obesity May Increase Risk of Surgical Complications
- Windows Pose Safety Risk for Young Children, Experts Warn
- Golf-Cart Head Injuries on the Upswing, Study Finds
- California's Rural Elderly Have High Rates of Chronic Illness
- Behavioral Techniques a Better Value for Chronic Migraine Than Meds: Study
- Study Offers Update on Staph Pneumonia Trends in Children
July 9, 2011
July 10, 2011
July 11, 2011
- Health Tip: If a Person With Alzheimer's Is Confused
- Health Tip: Dealing With Social Phobia
- For People With Diabetes, Pets May Pose Unusual Hazards
- Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Seem to Lack Enough Vitamin D
- Higher Folic Acid Levels in Teens Tied to Academic Success
- Health Highlights: July 11, 2011
- The Hype on Hypoallergenic Dogs Is Just That, Study Warns
- ADHD, Learning Issues May Be Linked to Secondhand Smoke
- Boostrix Approved to Prevent Tetanus, Diptheria and Whooping Cough in Seniors
- Older Adults Have to Exercise More to Maintain Muscle Size, Study Finds
- Adherence to Angioplasty/Stent Guidelines Lacking: Study
- Fast Food Is King of the Neighborhood, Study Reports
- Coordinated Cooling Effort After Cardiac Arrest Can Improve Outcomes
- Study: Potassium Boosts Heart Health, Salt Harms It
- Parkinson's Patients Still Prescribed Antipsychotics Despite Warning
- Sleep Apnea Linked to Blood Vessel Disorders in Study
- Deaths Up, Care Levels Down at Teaching Hospitals in July
July 12, 2011
- Health Tip: Understanding Dyslexia
- Health Tip: Insufficient Sleep Can Be Dangerous
- Bettering Social Status Lowers High Blood Pressure Risk
- Contact Allergies Associated With Lower Rates of Some Cancers
- Bladder Cancer Patients Not Getting Recommended Care: Study
- Health Highlights: July 12, 2011
- Alzheimer's Brain Protein Scanning Moves Forward
- Soaring Temps Can Pose Serious Health Risks
- Scientists Spot Possible Target in Ovarian Cancer
- Individualizing Care Could Save Money, Experts Say
- Older Women at Greater Risk for Common STD, Study Suggests
- More U.S. Men Die From Cancer Than Women: Study
- Bed Sores Afflict More Blacks in Nursing Homes Than Whites: Study
- Tool to Spot Lung Infections in Cystic Fibrosis Patients Called Not Worth It
- Family History of Cancer Needs to Be Updated as You Age
- Dental Care for Kids on Medicaid Varies by Fees Each State Sets
- Physical Activity Levels Linked to Employment Status
July 13, 2011
- Health Tip: Binge Eating May Lead to Weight Gain
- Health Tip: Living With Pulmonary Hypertension
- 'Swine Flu' Shot May Be Cleared of Guillain-Barre Charges
- Mobile Sensors Track Health of Elderly in Pilot Test
- Health Highlights: July 13, 2011
- Millions of Americans Lack Access to Dental Care: Report
- Generic, Brand-Name Heart Drugs Seem to Have Same Effect on Thyroid
- Drugs May Prevent HIV Spread Among Heterosexuals
- Low 'Empathy' Response in Brain Might Point to Autism Gene
- Flip-Flops, Baseball Caps May Raise Risk of Skin Cancer
- 'Virtual Reality' May Help in Parkinson's Therapy
- Rural Workers Often Lack Access to Sick Leave
- Ultrasound May Determine Heart Attack Risk in HIV Patients
- Pelvic Mesh for Incontinence May Carry Added Risk for Women: FDA
- For Some Prostate Cancer Patients, Combo Treatment Improves Survival
- Delving Into the Mystery of Placebos
- Sometimes Sleeping on the Job May Be a Good Thing
July 14, 2011
- Health Tip: Why the Frequent Nosebleeds?
- Health Tip: Benefitting From Cross-Training
- Pets Pump You Up, Study Finds
- Skin Lesions Often Misdiagnosed as Spider Bites
- Health Highlights: July 14, 2011
- Training in Positive Thinking May Help Anxious Teens
- Rat Study Shows How Binge Drinking Harms Memory
- Certain Painkillers May Raise Odds of Stroke, Heart Attack: Study
- Food Industry Sets Standards for Advertising to Kids
- Less Lighting Up in Movies Aimed at Kids
- Can You Google Your Memory?
- Antibody Finding Might Help in Search for HIV Vaccine
- Suicide Among Veterans All Too Common, Study Finds
- Exposure to Common Chemicals May Affect Thyroid Function
- Poorer, Less Educated Youth More Prone to Hypertension
- Genes Linked to Restless Legs Syndrome Identified
- Novel Virus 'Jumped' From Monkeys to Humans, Researchers Find
July 15, 2011
- Health Tip: Controlling Your Diabetes
- Health Tip: Take Appendicitis Symptoms Seriously
- Health Highlights: July 15, 2011
- Cigarette Tax Unlikely to Deter Some Smokers: Report
- Cyberbullying a Big Worry for Parents: Survey
- The Cycling Stud Who Shed His Couch Potato Skin
- Researchers Closer to Developing Universal Meningitis B Vaccine
- Dogs Adept at Reading People's Minds
- Want to Eat Less? Try a Bigger Fork
- Injection Drug Users Most in Need of Treatment, Study Says
- Rigorous Exercise May Boost Benefits of Weight-Loss Surgery
- Younger Kids Respond Better to 'Lazy Eye' Treatment
- Alcohol Affects Left, Right Heart Chambers Differently
- Binge Drinking May Impair Teen Brain Development
- Drinking Alcohol May Prolong, Not Relieve, Stress
- Kids of Moms With History of Depression Seem Less Happy
July 16, 2011
July 17, 2011
July 18, 2011
- Health Tip: Keep Kids' Lunches Cool
- Health Tip: Stay Safe and Healthy During Travels
- Kids Fare Better in Crashes When Grandparents Driving: Study
- Self-Esteem Levels Vary by Age, Race, Study Finds
- Ex-NFL Players May Face Higher Brain Damage Risk: Study
- Women Bear Greatest Burden of Alzheimer's
- Health Highlights: July 18, 2011
- Sharing Bed With Toddler Won't Harm Development: Study
- More Evidence That Early Treatment Can Stop HIV's Spread to Partners
- Flu Vaccine for 2011-12 Season Approved
- FDA Unveils Flu Vaccines for 2011-12 Season
- Specialists More Likely to Spot Deadly Skin Cancer
- Secondhand Smoke Linked to Hearing Loss in Teens
- Controversial Cholesterol Drug Might Lower Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetics
- Human Stem Cells Used to Fix Damaged Mouse Heart
- Small Study Suggests Milk, Soy Proteins Lower Blood Pressure Modestly
- Statins Don't Seem to Raise Cancer Risk
- Drugs Can Bring HIV-Infected Africans Normal Life Spans
July 19, 2011
- Health Tip: Get Kids Moving
- Health Tip: Pain Relievers Aren't for Everyone
- Does Meditation Boost Brain Health?
- Lifestyle Changes Might Prevent Millions of Cases of Alzheimer's
- C-Section Rate in U.S. Climbs to All-Time High: Report
- Health Highlights: July 19, 2011
- More Evidence That Exercise May Keep The Brain Sharp
- Study Hints at How Stress of Domestic Violence Might Be Passed to Unborn Child
- Married Men Seem to Seek Help for Heart Attacks Sooner
- As Waistline Expands, So Does Death Risk for Kidney Patients
- Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders Tougher When It's Not Patient's Call
- Two Antidepressants Given to Dementia Patients Ineffective: Study
- Drug May Prevent Chemo-Linked Menopause in Breast Cancer Patients
- U.S. Panel Recommends Free Coverage of Birth Control
- Restaurant Calorie Counts Can Miss the Mark: Study
- 'Broken Heart Syndrome' May Affect More People Than Thought
- Happy Shoppers More Decisive When Purchasing
- Stopping Daily Aspirin Boosts Heart Attack Risk: Study
July 20, 2011
- Health Tip: Swim to Get Fit
- Health Tip: Cosmetics May Have Side Effects
- Experimental Drug Might Help Fight Alzheimer's After All
- Does Your Personality Dictate Whether You'll Be Overweight?
- Study: Inherited Alzheimer's Detectable 20 Years Before Symptom Onset
- Health Highlights: July 20, 2011
- International Poll Shows Many Fear Alzheimer's as Much as Cancer
- 'Heat Dome' Continues to Throttle U.S.
- Scrutinizing Faces Might Catch Liars, Study Finds
- Fewer Surgical Errors Reported at VA Medical Facilities
- Cheaper DNA Sequencing Coming Closer
- Rude Surgeons Hurt Patients, Increase Costs
- Preemies at Risk for Psychiatric Disorders as Teens, Study Contends
- Largest Ob/Gyn Group Backs Annual Mammograms in 40s
- Scientists Close in on Origins of Psoriasis, Eczema
- High-Tech Football Helmets Gauge Force of Collision
- Breathing Problems Strike Soldiers Returning From Iraq
- FDA Approves Blood Thinner Brilinta for Heart Patients
- Are Taller People at Heightened Cancer Risk?
July 21, 2011
- Health Tip: Recognizing Strange Behavior
- Health Tip: Manage COPD Symptoms
- Elderly at Greater Risk for Heat Stroke, Experts Warn
- Are Newer MS Drugs Worth Their High Price Tag?
- Brilinta Approved for Acute Coronary Syndromes
- Health Highlights: July 21, 2011
- Blood Stored Too Long May Threaten Patient Safety
- Epidemic of Obesity in U.S. Kids Began in Late '90s
- Women, Whites Most Likely to Seek Health Info Online: Survey
- Survey Suggests 'Sexting' Rampant in College
- Many Don't Toss Perishables After Long Power Outage: Poll
- Optimism May Lower Stroke Risk
- Clogged Arteries Might Raise Risk of Dementia, Experts Warn
- Informed-Consent Forms for HIV Research Too Long: Study
- Psychological Distancing May Be Key to Wisdom
- Smartphones May Be Taxing Your Eyes
- Breast-feeding for 6 Months or More Protects Against Asthma
- Tarceva Battles Lung Cancer in Some
July 22, 2011
- Health Highlights: July 22, 2011
- Health Tip: Common Signs of Stuttering
- Health Tip: Should I Check My Blood Sugar?
- Children Fare OK if Mom Works, Study Finds
- Teens Face Own Battles When Parent Goes to War
- Low 'Health Literacy' Hazardous to Your Health
- U.S. Minorities No Strangers to Health Ills
- U.S. Culture Linked to Greater Sunscreen Use Among Latinos
- One Hospital's Efforts to Hurdle the Language Barrier
- Extreme Heat Calls for Smarter Workouts
- Ancient Footprints Reveal Earliest Signs of Human-Like Gait
- There's a Little Neanderthal in Most of Us
- Publicly Insured Kids May Get Less Comprehensive Care
- Dolphins' Superior Ability to Heal May Help Humans
- Medieval Armor Drained Soldier's Energy, Study Finds
July 23, 2011
July 24, 2011
- Parents Must Be Vigilant About Pool Safety
- Anti-Clotting Drug May Cause Severe Bleeding With No Benefit
July 25, 2011
- Health Tip: Keep Air Healthy at Home
- Health Tip: Protect Against Bug Bites
- Health Highlights: July 25, 2011
- Chickenpox Vaccine May Wipe Out Related Deaths: Study
- Many Doctors Ignore Cancer Genetic Testing Guidelines
- Kids With ADHD Less Adept at Crossing the Street: Study
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Teens Often Homeless: Study
- Blue-Collar Employees With Arthritis Working Past 65: Study
- Teen Athletes at Greater Risk for Osteoarthritis: Study
- CDC Issues Guidance for Coping With Lingering Heat
- Smoking After Heart Attack Raises Risk of Dying
- Preparation Key When Kids With Asthma Go Back to School
- Antibiotics Beat Cranberries at Fighting Urinary Tract Infections in Study
- Blood Test May Better Predict Diabetics' Heart Risk: Study
- Transitional Care May Cut Hospital Readmission Rates
- Spiritual Talks May Boost Patients' View of Hospital Care
July 26, 2011
- Health Tip: Soothe Swollen Gums
- Health Tip: Can't Stomach Dairy?
- Americans Show Rising Support for Abortion Rights: Poll
- Health Highlights: July 26, 2011
- Human Brains Wired to Empathize, Study Finds
- Depression Higher in Wealthier Nations
- Heart Disease Prevention May Save Billions Annually in U.S.
- More Kids Eating Calorie-Packed Takeout Food
- Certain Antidepressants Linked to Falls in Nursing Homes
- Fatty 'Comfort' Foods May Alter Brain's Response to Sadness
- Poor Health Linked to Very Preemie Birth Stabilizes by Adolescence
- Lymph Node Test Doesnt Improve Breast Cancer Care, Study Finds
- Researchers Find 3 Genes Linked to Esophagus Disorders
- Study Finds Savings From Medicare's Drug Plan Extend Beyond Cost of Meds
- Family History May Predict Heart Attack More Than Stroke
- Afghan Medical Staff Face Ongoing Security Threats: Study
- Methamphetamine Abuse May Raise Parkinson's Risk
- Only 15% Use Calorie Info at NYC Fast Food Chains: Study
July 27, 2011
- Health Tip: Dispose of Medications Safely
- Health Tip: Ease Swelling Beneath a Cast
- Health Highlights: July 27, 2011
- Special Needs Kids Bullied More, Fare Poorly at School
- Caution Urged in Intensive Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
- Kids From Unplanned Pregnancies Tend to Lag Behind Intellectually
- Menopause Does Not Boost Diabetes Risk, Study Finds
- Age-Related Memory Loss May Be Reversible, Animal Study Suggests
- Computer-Aided Mammography Doesn't Improve Breast Cancer Detection: Study
- Implantable Device May Ease Tough-to-Treat Hypertension
- Cell Phones Don't Seem to Pose Cancer Risk to Kids: Study
- Greater Breast Density May Raise Cancer Risk
- Scientists ID Gene Linked to Syndrome Behind Elephant Man Disease
- Gene Study Sheds Light on Deadly German E. Coli Strain
- Densensitization Procedure Helps Hard-to-Match Kidney Recipients
- 1 in 3 Nose Job Patients Has a Mental Illness: Study
- Hepatitis Rates Soar Among IV Drug Users, Study Finds
July 28, 2011
- Health Tip: Smokeless Tobacco Isn't a Safe Alternative
- Health Tip: Get a Better Night's Sleep
- Coaches Can Play Big Role in How Kids Feel About Sports
- Painful Gout Afflicting More Americans: Study
- Health Highlights: July 28, 2011
- Speed Cameras Save Lives, Money: Study
- Building Muscle May Reduce Diabetes Risk, Study Says
- Growing Up Near Livestock Tied to Blood Cancers
- U.S. to Pay Bigger Share of Rising Cost of Health Care
- Dentists May Be Able to Spot Undiagnosed Diabetes
- Brain Injury Appears to Boost Stroke Risk
- Heat-Linked Illnesses Strike Thousands Each Year: Report
- Pregnancy-Related Strokes Jump 54 Percent
- Predicting Who Will -- and Won't -- Survive a Heart Attack
- Vaccine to Prevent Heroin High Works in Animals
- Tamoxifen Wards Off Breast Cancer's Return for More Than a Decade
- Report Could Tighten FDA's Oversight of Medical Devices
July 29, 2011
- Health Tip: When Sleep Apnea Affects Children
- Health Tip: When a Person With Alzheimer's Eats
- Shootings Spark Interest in Spotting the Violence-Prone
- Report Urges New Review System for Medical Devices
- Health Highlights: July 29, 2011
- Blood Pressure Drop During Dialysis May Raise Clot Risk
- Study Finds Kids Want More Info About Their Hospital Care
- Drop in Breast Cancer Death Rates May Not Be Linked to Screening Rates
- Some Ethnic Groups More Vulnerable to Dangerous Fat
- Concussion Project Finds Disease in Two Autopsied Brains
- New Dog Gene May Shed Light on Childhood Epilepsy
- Even Living Together Is Too Much Commitment for Today's Couples
- Sexual Assault Doesn't Cause Binge Drinking in Girls: Study
- Long-Term Opioid Therapy Often Leads to Addiction
