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News Archive for June 2008
June 1, 2008
June 2, 2008
- Young Hodgkin Survivors Face Later Risk of Second Cancers
- Avastin Added to Chemo Helps Women With Advanced Breast Cancer
- Anemia Drugs May Speed Tumor Growth in Some Cancer Patients
- Acupuncture Eases Side Effects of Head, Neck Cancer Treatments
- Combo Therapy Knocks Out Melanoma Tumors
- Hodgkin Lymphoma Kids Face Greater Risk of Future Problems
- New Hope for Tough-to-Treat Cancers
- Chemo May Limit Fertility in Breast Cancer Survivors
- Bone Drug Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence
- Celebrex May Reduce Levels of Lung Cancer Biomarker
- Erbitux Plus Chemo Improves Lung Cancer Outcomes
- Erbitux Works Well for Two-Thirds of Colon Cancer Patients
- Health Tip: Keep a Meal Schedule
- Sen. Kennedy's Brain Tumor Surgery Called a 'Success'
- 3-Drug Combo Improves Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Outcomes
- U.S. Childhood Cancers Vary by Sex, Region
- Being Born Small, Early Raises Autism Risk
- Health Tip: Protect Your Child From Burns
- Clinical Trials Update: June 2, 2008
- Health Highlights: June 2, 2008
- Vaccine May Boost Survival of Brain Cancer Patients
- Kids Living With Relatives Have Fewer Problems Than Those in Foster Homes
- Kids Gulping Down More Sugary Beverages
- Black Cancer Patients Choose More Aggressive End-of-Life Care
- Bunk Beds Pose Dangers to Both Kids and Young Adults
- Breast-Feeding More Protective for Girls Than Boys
- Marijuana May Shrink Parts of the Brain
- Drug May Cut Tremors Associated With Parkinson's
- Public Lacks Confidence to Help in Cardiac Emergencies
- Black Athletes' Hearts May Differ From Those of Whites
- Smokers With Colon Cancer Face High Recurrence Risk
June 3, 2008
- Vitamin D Deficiency Puts 40% of U.S. Infants and Toddlers At Risk
- Health Tip: Diarrhea in Children
- Health Tip: Symptoms of Computer Strain
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation Boosts Cancer Risk
- Health Highlights: June 3, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: June 3, 2008
- Exposure Therapy Effective in Preventing Post-Traumatic Stress
- Dangerous Side Effect Found in Cancer Immunotherapy Research
- Fruit Juice May Be Healthy for Kids: Study
- Reuse of Antibacterial Wipes Can Spread Bacteria
- Risk Factors for Eating Disorders Vary by Gender
- Sen. Kennedy Up and Walking After Brain Tumor Surgery
- Androgen Production Continues in Prostate Cancer Tumors
- Family History Might Improve Odds Against Colon Cancer
- Heart Failure Patients Overestimate Their Life Expectancy
- Kennedy Faced Brain Surgeon's Knife While Awake
- Genes May Play Role in Quitting Smoking
- Researcher Finds Link Between Pregnancy and Tooth Loss
June 4, 2008
- Researchers ID Inflammation-Fighting Pathway in Fat Cells
- Alcohol, Drug Counseling Benefits Teens, Too
- Low-Salt Diet May Not Be Best for Heart
- Health Tip: Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts
- Health Tip: Recovering From an Injury
- Health Highlights: June 4, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: June 4, 2008
- Racial Disparities Widespread in Kidney Patient Outcomes
- FDA Starts Safety Review of Autoimmune Disorder Drugs
- Human Stem Cell Transplant Helps Brain-Impaired Mice
- Cell Phone Study Suggests People Are Losing Their Wanderlust
- Eating Habits Not Sole Cause of Thinness or Obesity
- Fewer U.S. High School Students Engage in Risky Behaviors
- Cooling May Not Help Injured Brains in Children
- Drug Regimen Prevents AIDS Transmission Via Breast Milk
- Family History of Alcoholism Puts Student Drinkers at Risk
- Two-Drug Combo Reduces Diabetic Kidney Damage
June 5, 2008
- Red Wine Compound Helps Heart, May Slow Aging
- Drinking Cuts Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
- Health Tip: Prevent Urinary Tract Infections in Women
- Health Tip: Recovery After a C-Section
- Health Highlights: June 5, 2008
- Sunlight, Vitamin D May Cut Kids' Diabetes Risk
- Batted Balls Threaten High School Baseball Players
- Bipolar Teens at Greater Risk of Substance Abuse
- Hispanic Workers Dying at Higher Rates Than Others
- Serotonin Levels Determine Sense of Fairness
- Diabetes Boosts Liver Cancer Risk in Hepatitis, Cirrhosis Cases
- Clinical Trials Update: June 5, 2008
- Weight Gain May Not Be Based Just on What You Eat
- Tracking Cancer Drug's Effectiveness
- Brain Stem Cells Reverse Myelin Deficiency in Mice
- Fruits, Vegetables, Teas May Cut Smokers' Cancer Risk
June 6, 2008
- Sucking Out Clot Debris Helps Heart Attack Patients
- Health Tip: Keep GERD Under Control
- Health Tip: Taking a Mental Status Test
- Walking Golf Course Affects Swing, Performance
- Clinical Trials Update: June 6, 2008
- Health Highlights: June 6, 2008
- '21 for 21': A Deadly Binge Drinking Ritual on College Campuses
- High-Volume Hospitals Better for Abdominal Aortic Rupture Repairs
- With Summer Comes Snake Bites
- Genetically Engineered Mice Regenerate Beta Cells
- Genetic Factors Affect Codeine's Work as Painkiller
- Method for Treating Cervical Lesions May Pose Pregnancy Risks
- Stretching Exercises May Protect Against Preeclampsia
- Whole Milk Cheaper, Effective Contrast Agent for GI Scans
- Scientists ID Gene Regulating Blood Glucose Levels
June 7, 2008
- Studies Differ on Benefits of Aggressive Blood Sugar Control
- Gum Care Helps Control Type 2 Diabetes and Its Complications
- Health Highlights: June 7, 2008
- Formula Puts Doctor, Patient Glucose Readings on Same Page
- Doctors Urged to Look for Link Between Type 2 Diabetes, Sleep Apnea
June 8, 2008
- Applying Parallel Pressure Improves Vascular Grafting
- Sleep: A Necessity, Not a Luxury
- Health Highlights: June 8, 2008
- Older Diabetics' Risk of Cardiac Ischemia Lower Than Thought
- Scientists ID Brain Pathway That Stops Seizures
June 9, 2008
- Blood Cancer Drug Shows Promise Against Lupus
- Family History Plays Role in Black Colon Screen Rates
- Health Tip: Prevent Mold in the Home
- Health Tip: Painting During Pregnancy
- Clinical Trials Update: June 9, 2008
- Health Highlights: June 9, 2008
- College Night Owls Have Lower Grades
- For Women, a Happy Marriage Means Sweet Dreams
- Too Much Cell Phone Time Takes Toll on Teen Sleep
- Sleepy Driving Prevalent Among Collegians
- Low Vitamin D Levels May Boost Men's Heart Attack Risk
- New Imaging Tool Can Spot Glaucoma Risk
- Smoking Tied to Memory Loss in Middle Age
- Artery-Opening Method Works Well in Women
- Good Oral Hygiene May Protect Against Heart Infections
June 10, 2008
- Diabetes Drug May Slow Eye Disease
- Health Tip: Muscle Sprains and Strains
- Health Tip: Delayed Speech in Children
- New Treatment Shows Promise for Excessive Drinking
- 25 Million Americans Are 'Underinsured'
- Combat Vets Display Severe Sleep Disorders
- Clinical Trials Update: June 10, 2008
- Health Highlights: June 10, 2008
- FDA Expands Tomato Warning Nationwide
- Baseball Teams Strike Out When Jet-Lagged
- No Matter the Doctor, Black Diabetics Fare Worse Than White Counterparts
- Weekly Drug Helps Type 2 Diabetics
- Adding Light Eases Behavioral Problems of Dementia
- Decline in Cigarette Sales Offset by Use of Alternative Products
- Medicare Costs for Cancer Treatment Soar
- ECG Reading May Predict Death, Rehospitalization Risk
- Researchers Update Risk-of-Death Charts
June 11, 2008
- St. John's Wort Doesn't Work for ADHD
- Raloxifene Cuts Risk of Certain Type of Breast Cancer
- Health Tip: Getting Calcium If You're Lactose Intolerant
- Sleep Apnea Linked to Memory Loss
- Health Tip: Considering Adoption?
- Clinical Trials Update: June 11, 2008
- Health Highlights: June 11, 2008
- DNA Coding May Make Bowel Prone to Cancer
- Possession Is Nine-Tenths the Perceived Value
- New Class of Drugs May Fight Alzheimer's
- Golimumab Eases Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
- Children's Neck Size Associated With Sleep Disorders
- Women, Mexican Americans at Higher Risk for Certain Stroke
- U.S. Health Officials Closer to Origin of Salmonella Outbreak
- Beta Blocker May Shrink Infant Hemangiomas
- New Bird Flu Vaccine Shows Promise
- Facility Characteristics Influence Mammography Accuracy
June 12, 2008
- Vaccine Skin Patch Prevents Travelers' Diarrhea
- Health Tip: Back Pain in Children
- Teens Sleep Longer With Delayed School Starts
- Parental Insomnia Can Harm Adolescent Children
- Health Tip: Help Put Sleep Apnea to Bed
- Clinical Trials Update: June 12, 2008
- Health Highlights: June 12, 2008
- Primary Tumors Fuel Growth of Cancer Cells
- Abnormal Sleep Patterns in Older Men Spell Trouble
- Breast-Feeding Support Lacking at Many Hospitals, Birth Centers
- Scientists Discover Protein Involved in Fat Production
- Asian Kids Have Later Bedtimes, Less Total Sleep
- Consumers Urged to Avoid Raw Milk and Raw Milk Products
- Pennsylvania Injuries Rise After Repeal of Helmet Law
- 228 People in 22 States Sickened in Ongoing Salmonella-Tomato Outbreak
- Cancer Drug Appears to Help With Aggressive MS
- Better Sleepers Are 'Successful Agers'
- Moderate Aerobics May Ease Insomnia Symptoms
June 13, 2008
- Anti-Mucus Drug Slows Symptoms of COPD
- Health Tip: Symptoms of a Social Phobia
- Health Tip: Understanding Hypoglycemia
- Parents Worry About Tweens Left Alone
- Coffee Beans May Be Newest Stress-Buster
- Pursuit of Females Dates Way, Way Back
- Clinical Trials Update: June 13, 2008
- Health Highlights: June 13, 2008
- PTSD High Among Witnesses to 9/11
- Researchers ID Traits of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
- Lifestyle Counseling Reduces Heart Risk
- Pancreatic Cancer Biomarkers Found
- Tainted Tomatoes Likely From Florida or Mexico: FDA
- Omega-3 Foods May Lower Eye Disease Risk
- How to Have Your Tomatoes, and Eat Them, Too
- Boosting Brain Protein Quickly Cut Excessive Drinking
- Chinese Red Yeast Rice May Prevent Heart Attack
- Repeat Teen Self-Cutters Likely to Engage in Risky Sex
- Delayed Sleep Pattern Tied to Irregular Menstrual Cycles
June 14, 2008
- Health Highlights: June 14, 2008
- Women Get Lung Cancer From Smoking at Same Rates as Men
- HPV Vaccine for Boys? It Just Might Happen
June 15, 2008
- Health Highlights: June 15, 2008
- A Health Gift for Men on Father's Day
- Beware the 'Blackberry Thumb'
- ED an Indicator of Men's Health
- 'Standard' Glucose Test May Be Wrong One for Obese Children
- Fitness a Key Element in Determining Male Diabetic's Longevity
June 16, 2008
- Health Tip: Prepare for an Emergency
- Don't Let Injury Spoil Outdoor Summer Fun
- Health Tip: Caring for Bug Bites
- Less Intensive Treatment Given Diabetic Women With Heart Disease
- Clinical Trials Update: June 16, 2008
- Cymbalta Approved for Fibromyalgia
- Health Highlights: June 16, 2008
- Gay Men, Straight Women Have Similar Brains
- Flavoring Food May Promote Weight Loss
- Menstruation Cessation in Female Teen Athletes May Be Caused by Hormone
- Gene Therapy Helps Dogs Stricken With Cancer
- New Molecule Discovery Shows Promise Against Tamoxifen-Resistant Breast Cancers
- Research Shows Why Statins Don't Work for Everyone
- High Blood Pressure in Kids Tracks Into Adulthood
- Insulin Resistance Tied to Peripheral Artery Disease
- Countdown to Hair Loss
- Coffee Drinkers Might Live Longer
- Diabetes Might Help Spur Hearing Loss
- New PET Scanner Could Improve Diagnosis
June 17, 2008
- FDA Orders Warning Label on Older Antipsychotics
- FDA Narrowing Tainted Tomato Probe to One Cluster
- 2nd Option Improves Abdominal Aorta Repair Outcomes
- Health Tip: Lawn Mowing Safety
- Health Tip: Colicky Baby?
- Tracking Top Number in Blood Pressure May Be Enough
- Clinical Trials Update: June 17, 2008
- Health Highlights: June 17, 2008
- Inexpensive Compound Could Treat Severe Diarrhea
- Sports Doping's Effect May Be in the Mind
- Studies Support Testosterone Supplements for Older Men
- Type, Severity of Iraq War Injuries Change Over Time
- FDA Warns Companies to Stop Selling Fake Cancer Cures
- Diabetes and Depression Go Hand-in-Hand
- Stem Cells Might Treat Tough Fractures
- Radiation May Help When Prostate Cancer Returns
- Study Ties Herpes Virus to Emerging Form of Diabetes
- Lifestyle Changes Affect Cancer Genes
- Diabetes Drug May Prevent Early Puberty in Young Girls
June 18, 2008
- Health Tip: Avoiding Lyme Disease
- Bar Drinks Pack More Punch Than Thought
- Non-Surgical Approach Can Treat Lung Cancers
- Health Tip: Pregnancy Affects the Skin
- Clinical Trials Update: June 18, 2008
- Device Helps Spinal Patients Breathe Without Ventilator
- Health Highlights: June 18, 2008
- HIV Tests Cost-Effective for Some Seniors
- Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass Is Key to Easing Diabetes
- Alzheimer's Protein Tied to HIV Progression
- Brain Activity May Predict Schizophrenia Behavior
- 'Micromagnets' May One Day Enhance MRI Technology
- FDA Panel Recommends Enbrel for Pediatric Patients
- Failure to Take Seizure Drugs Boosts Death Risk
- Experimental Therapy Beats Back One Patient's Melanoma
- Doctors Slow to Embrace Electronic Medical Records
- Cancer Drug Gleevec Linked to Muscle Damage
- Cardiologists Spot Best Treatment for a Deadly Duo
June 19, 2008
- Health Tip: Stretch Marks
- Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Anemia
- Tennis Players Ace Perception of Speed, Motion
- Vitamin D May Promote Colon Cancer Survival
- Clinical Trials Update: June 19, 2008
- Health Highlights: June 19, 2008
- Metabolic Syndrome May Be in the Genes
- Big, Well-Balanced Breakfast Aids Weight Loss
- Star-Shaped Brain Cells Make Scans Possible
- Overtime Work Tied to Anxiety, Depression
- Autoimmune Disease Treatment May Not Dampen Immune System
- Tainted Tomato Cases Jump to 383 People in 30 States, D.C.
- Crop Workers Have Highest Heat-Related Death Rate
- Traffic Pollution Puts Kids at Higher Allergy Risk
- Heart Risks Emerging in People With HIV
- False Positives in Oral HIV Test Halt Use in NYC
- Scientists ID Enzyme That Allows Dysentery Amoeba to Hide
- Brain's Olfactory Bulb Grows With Sense of Smell
- Herpes Suppression May Not Prevent HIV Infection
- Drug Effective Against Heart-Lung Disorder
June 20, 2008
- Worldwide War Deaths Underestimated
- Most Asthmatics Aren't Getting Flu Shot
- Experimental Drug Fights Multiple Sclerosis Activity
- Health Tip: Prevent Infection After Circumcision
- 'Hazardous Drinking' More Common Than Thought
- Health Tip: Calming Your Fear of the Dentist
- Clinical Trials Update: June 20, 2008
- Health Highlights: June 20, 2008
- CT Screens for Lung Cancer Not a Cure-All
- Pro Baseball Helps Keep Skin Cancer From Scoring
- Sickle Cell Drug Underused by Physicians
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Boosts Melanoma Incidence
- A Healthy Mind Can Help Fight HIV
- Prescribed Meds Still Best Treatment for Alcoholism
- Low Blood Sodium Predicts Mortality in PAH Patients
- Nocturnal Dialysis: A Better Way to Kidney Health
- Measle's Spread Doesn't Depend on Airways
- Blood Substitute Found Safe in Large Phase III Trial
June 21, 2008
June 22, 2008
June 23, 2008
- Head Injuries All Too Common in Summer Play
- So Much to Do, So Little Sleep
- New Source of Heart Stem Cells Found
- Symptoms Plus Blood Test Boost Ovarian Cancer Detection
- Health Tip: Make Exercise a Daily Habit
- Cancer Drug Gleevec Could Fight Stroke
- Health Tip: The Word on Wisdom Teeth
- Health Highlights: June 23, 2008
- One Gene May Be Key to Myeloma
- Poorer Patients Have Poorer Survival After Cancer Diagnosis
- Crocodile Babies Cry Out for Hatching
- Immune Molecule Key to Preventing Organ Rejection
- New 5-in-1 Vaccine May Reduce Number of Pediatric Shots
- Low Vitamin D Could Raise Death Risk
- Angina Strikes 1 in 5 Heart Attack Survivors
- Subtle Nervous System Problems Signal Stroke Risk
- Healthy Diet Lowers Death Risk for Women
- General Anesthesia Boosts Post-Op Pain
- Arterial Calcium Scans Can Predict Death Risk
June 24, 2008
- Senior Falls Can Lead to Brain Injury
- Young Pop Star's Emphysema Startles Experts
- Health Tip: Get Needed Vitamins and Minerals
- MRSA Rates Tied to Hospital Understaffing
- Research Uncovers Clues to Lymphoma
- Health Tip: Check Blood Pressure at Home
- Brain Scans Detect Alzheimer's Disease Quickly
- Clinical Trials Update: June 24, 2008
- Health Highlights: June 24, 2008
- Preeclampsia Linked to Cardiovascular Problems After Pregnancy
- New Hope for Parkinson's Patients
- New Scheduler Helps Track Kids' Shots
- Medical Pot Ineffective as Acute Pain Treatment
- Social, Health Care Factors Drive Colon Screen Disparities
- Heel Ultrasound Helps Detect Fracture Risk
- U.S. Hospitals Vary Widely in Caring for Women
- 24 Million Americans Had Diabetes in 2007
- Radio-Wave Devices May Play Havoc With Medical Equipment
- Individual Genome Changes Over a Lifetime
- Going Online to Draw the Line on High Blood Pressure
- Alzheimer's Drug May Reduce Preemie Brain Injury
- Vaccine Stops Colon Cancer's Spread in Mice
June 25, 2008
- Oral Drug Helps Prevent Clotting After Hip Replacement
- Worldwide Surgery Rates Tied to Economic Status
- Health Tip: Swing Set Safety
- Cats Can Trigger Eczema in Some Infants
- Health Tip: Don't Overdo Fast Food
- Clinical Trials Update: June 25, 2008
- Health Highlights: June 25, 2008
- Gene Variant May Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease
- Sense of Adventure Rests in Primitive Brain Region
- ADHD Gene Doesn't Predict Response to Drugs
- Noninvasive Surgery Effective for Acid Reflux Disease
- Low Childhood IQ Tied to Dementia in Old Age
- Parkinson's Drugs Again Linked to Compulsive Disorders
- Education, Income Affect Heart Attack Survival Rates
- Drug-Coated Stents Reduce Repeat Artery Procedures
- New Anti-Clotting Pill Works Well in Trials
- Blood Pressure Drug Shows Promise for Marfan Syndrome
June 26, 2008
- New Vaccine May Account for Less Severe Rotavirus Season
- Health Tip: Prevent Falls From Windows
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Guidelines Updated
- Breast Cancer Vaccines Look Promising
- Health Tip: Protect Your Child From Backpack Injuries
- Clinical Trials Update: June 26, 2008
- Health Highlights: June 26, 2008
- International Blood Doping Tests May Miss Cheaters
- Novel Treatments Ease Migraine Pain
- 'Troubling' Rise in HIV Among Young Gay Men: CDC
- Lack of Two Related Genes Disrupts Sleep Cycle
- Unhealthy Meals Dull Older Diabetics' Memory
- Patients With Medicaid Co-Pay Cut Out Certain Drugs
- Experimental Imaging System Helps Detect Breast Cancer
- Sudden Hearing Loss May Portend Stroke
- Many Teens Getting Free Alcohol From Adults
- 'Silent Strokes' Strike One in 10 Healthy People
- Sprinters Closest to Starter's Pistol Have Edge
- Women Don't Notice 40% of Their Hot Flashes
- Chronic Kidney Disease Growing Globally
June 27, 2008
- Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of a Crash
- Health Tip: Depression Among Teens
- Start Packing for Great American Backyard Campout
- Staying Social May Keep Dementia at Bay
- Clinical Trials Update: June 27, 2008
- Health Highlights: June 27, 2008
- Drug Helps Heroin Addicts Stay Clean
- Are Medical Meetings Environmentally Unfriendly?
- Golf Cart Injuries Give Rise to Calls for Regulation
- MS Patients at Higher Risk for Restless Legs Syndrome
- Few Student-Athletes Survive Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Antibiotics Effective for Vaginal Injury After Childbirth
- Hip Replacement Boosts Mobility at Any Age
- Drugs With Marijuana Compounds Don't Boost Adverse Events
June 28, 2008
- Alzheimer's Drug Shows Early Promise
- Tomatoes May Not Be Only Source of Salmonella Outbreak
- Barefoot Lifestyle Has Its Dangers
- Health Highlights: June 28, 2008
June 29, 2008
- Organ Donation: An Advancing Science Hindered by Supply Shortages
- Activity-Linked Heat Illness Needs Prompt Attention
- Health Highlights: June 29, 2008
June 30, 2008
- Genetics, Environment Shape Sexual Behavior
- Health Tip: Wear Eye Protection
- Health Tip: Keep Calm During Pregnancy
- Trans Fat Labeling Gets Tricky
- Clinical Trials Update: June 30, 2008
- Health Highlights: June 30, 2008
- New Molecular Trigger Described for Hypertension, Diabetes
- Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's Disease
- High Birth Weight Doubles Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Promising Cancer Treatment Ready for Human Trial
- Research Links Low HDL Levels With Memory Loss
- Want to Know the Calorie Content of Your Favorite Drink?
- Elevated Albumin Levels in Urine Raise Hypertension Risk
- Population-Based Strategy Urged to Cut U.S. Obesity Rate
- Caffeine Could Stave Off Multiple Sclerosis
- Spray Cuts Kids' Pain When Getting IVs
- Fatty Liver Disease Ups Heart Risks for Obese Kids
- Mom's Unhealthy Diet May Have Long-Term Impact on Baby
