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News Archive for June 2009
June 1, 2009
- Health Tip: Stay Safe at the Amusement Park
- Young Ballerinas May Face Heart, Bone Risks
- Health Tip: Eat Enough Fiber
- Worth of Sigmoidoscopy Screening for Colon Cancer Still Uncertain
- Researchers Spot Genes Linked to Testicular Cancer
- Health Highlights: June 1, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: June 1, 2009
- New Technique May Improve Early Cervical Cancer Treatment
- Deep Sleep May Improve Colonoscopy Results
- Many Childhood Cancer Survivors Not Checking for Second Malignancies
- Weight May Affect Colonoscopy Success
- Celexa May Not Help Kids With Autism
- Depression Treatment Wanes Following FDA Warnings
- Mini-Stroke Can Mean Major One Within Hours
- Frequent Household Moves Raise Kids' Suicide Risk
- 'Micro' Spreading of Breast Cancer Needs Treating, Study Urges
- 1 in 3 U.S. Kids Lack Nearby Trauma Care
- Swine Flu Now Reported in All 50 States
- Research Finds 'New Crop' of Breast Cancer Genes
June 2, 2009
- Swine Flu Now Reported in All 50 States
- Health Tip: Get Enough Dietary Protein
- Cervical Cancer Vaccine Not Just for Teens
- Health Tip: Home Safe Home
- 'Cell Phone Elbow' -- A New Ill for the Wired Age
- Simple Test Could Detect More Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Clinical Trials Update: June 2, 2009
- Health Highlights: June 2, 2009
- More 'Extreme' Preemies Surviving
- Too Much Media May Be Tough on Kids' Health
- Powerful Antacids Raise Chances of Fracture
- New Program May Help Teens at High Risk for Depression
- Heart Drug Combos Raise Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Weight-Loss Surgery Options Compared in Super-Obese
- Weight-Loss Surgery Simplified
- FDA to Study Ways to Be More Open With Public
- Health Issues in Childhood Often Show Up in Adulthood
- TV Interferes With Infants' Language Development
- Fewer New Pounds in Pregnancy Best for Obese Moms
June 3, 2009
- Health Tip: Laughter is Good for You
- Too Many Bouncers Make Trampolines More Dangerous
- Pig Stem Cells Created
- Want to Stop Cancer? You Can, Experts Say
- Health Tip: Fire Safety for Seniors
- Health Highlights: June 3, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: June 3, 2009
- Two Drugs Better Than One for Crohn's Patients
- Opening Arteries With Drug-Coated Stents OK Over 70
- Pay-for-Performance Doesn't Shortchange Patients
- New Tests Spot Tough-to-Detect Cancers Sooner
- New Drug Fights Cancer in Dogs
- Key to Wound-Healing May Be Explained in Fish Tail
- WHO Close to Declaring Swine Flu Pandemic
- Making Obese Mice Slim, Without Diet or Exercise
- Many Overweight Kids Not Getting a Good Night's Sleep
- Pausing Hormone Therapy Doesn't Cut Mammogram Recalls
- Abdominal Surgery May Become Easier for Patients
- Two Ways to Tackle Tuberculosis
- Fewer Deaths Occurring From Brain Bleeds
June 4, 2009
- Health Tip: Get a Safe Pedicure
- Stranger's Cell Phone Ring May Thwart Your Thinking
- Health Tip: Reduce Environmental Waste
- Girls and Math: Blame the Culture, Not Ability
- Clinical Trials Update: June 4, 2009
- Health Highlights: June 4, 2009
- Sedatives Increase Suicide Risk Among Elderly
- Medical Bills Driving Most Middle-Class Bankruptcies
- Apes Love a Good Laugh, Too
- Discovery Sheds Light on Huntington's Disease
- Report Gives U.S. Good Grades for Swine Flu Response
- Researchers Detect Blood-Clotting Mechanism
- Herb May Offer Hope for Autoimmune Diseases
- Tourette Syndrome Diagnosed in 3 in Every 1,000 Kids
- Obesity May Dampen Response to Asthma Meds
- Global Testing Shows No Variation in Swine Flu Virus
- When Parents Fight, Children Often End Up With Scars
- Special Ed Services Lacking for Kids Who Repeat a Grade
- Some OTC Sleep, Cold Meds Could Harm Aging Brain
June 5, 2009
- Wear Sunscreen for Lifelong Benefits
- Health Tip: Pregnancy and Foot Health
- Grilled Meats Not Tied to Breast Cancer in Older Women
- Parental Eating Habits Don't Rub Off on Kids
- Health Tip: Dispose of Syringes Safely
- Clinical Trials Update: June 5, 2009
- Health Highlights: June 5, 2009
- Can't Sleep? Try Online Therapy
- Finding Fitness on the Dance Floor
- Alcohol, Cigarettes and Diabetes Up Colorectal Cancer Risk
- U.S. Response to Swine Flu Called Good
- Interactive Video Games Offer Exercise Benefits
- Researchers Uncover Why Turmeric Helps Heal
- Experts Urge One Test to Diagnose Diabetes
- Bird Flu Virus Can Survive Two Years in Landfill
- Analysis Sheds Light on Protein's Role in Cancer
- Heavy Periods May Be Due to a Clotting Disorder
- Data Overload May Complicate Insurance Choices
- Avandia Raises Risk of Heart Failure, Fractures
June 6, 2009
June 7, 2009
June 8, 2009
- Health Tip: Making Better Choices for Fast Food
- Too Much Computer Gaming Can Steal Your Sleep
- Insomnia and Anxiety May Be Genetically Linked
- Health Tip: Bike Safely
- Glowing TV Screens Keeping Americans Up at Night
- Health Highlights: June 8, 2009
- Still Too Few Women in Cancer Trials
- Sleeplessness a Weighty Matter
- Daytime Nap Has Benefits Beyond Rest for Kids
- Clinical Trials Update: June 8, 2009
- 'Eco-Atkins' Diet Sheds More Than Pounds
- Exercise, Education Keep You Sharp in Old Age
- Breast-feeding OK for Most Moms with MS
- Races Differ in Rates of Sleep-Related Obesity
- Lack of Sleep Can Raise Blood Pressure Over Time
- Colorectal Cancer Rates Rising for Under 50 Set
- Know Your Odds for Heart Failure
- New Diabetes Drug Shows Promise in Trial
June 9, 2009
- Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Pesticides
- Computers Causing Injuries in the Home
- Health Tip: New Moms, Protect Your Back
- Got a Problem? Think About It Overnight
- Health Highlights: June 9, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: June 9, 2009
- In Some Insomnia Patients, Brain Just Won't Shut Down
- Severe Nightmares May Warn of Suicidal Symptoms
- Early Bedtime May Help Stave Off Teen Depression
- Alzheimer's and Even Mild Dementia Hasten Death
- Effect of Strict Diabetes Control on Heart Still Unclear
- Health Care 'Gap' Continues for Minority, Poor Americans
- Another Blood Fat Fuels Heart Attack Risk
- Cancer Diagnosis May Tax Physical, Mental Health
- Reduced-Radiation Heart Scans Don't Compromise on Quality
- Donor Stem-Cell Transplant Best For Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Meditation May Help Put Primary Insomnia to Bed
- WHO Declaration of Swine Flu Pandemic Appears Imminent
- Acupuncture May Relieve Heartburn In Pregnancy
June 10, 2009
- Questionnaire May Help Spot Early Dementia
- Health Tip: Choosing Baby's Changing Table
- Health Tip: Using Antihistamines
- As Sleep Improves, Grades Seem to Go Up
- Health Highlights: June 10, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: June 10, 2009
- Finding May Lead to Vaccine for Traveler's Diarrhea
- Studies Report More Harmful Effects From BPA
- FDA Panel Mulls Newer Antipsychotics for Kids
- If Mom or Dad Is Depressed, Kids Need Help Too
- Couples in Good Relationships Sleep Better
- Neck Size May Affect Severity of Sleep Apnea
- Gene Can Dampen Chemo Drug Effectiveness
- Longer Hormone Treatment May Improve Prostate Cancer Outlook
- Genetic Links to Rare Liver Disease Found
- Morning Sickness Drug Gets Green Light in Study
- Ovarian Cancer Breakthrough Heralds New Era of Treatment
June 11, 2009
- Health Tip: Always Hungry?
- Sleeping Helps Preserve Important Memories
- Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog
- Health Tip: Skin Products That Contain Alpha Hydroxy Acids
- WHO Readies to Declare Swine Flu Pandemic
- Health Highlights: June 11, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: June 11, 2009
- Lack of Good Sleep Might Be Deadly
- Might Weight-Loss Surgery Lead to Fractures?
- Protein Branded As Culprit in Mad Cow Disease
- Cornflakes, White Bread Could Boost Heart Risk
- Diabetes Drug Byetta May Aid Weight Loss in Obese Patients
- Nicotine May Help Spur 'Prediabetes'
- Health Secrets of Red Wine Uncovered
- Frequent Snoring in Pregnancy Could Signal Blood Sugar Trouble
- Postpartum Anxiety May Delay Puberty in Kids
- Health Organizations Cheer Senate Vote on Tobacco Control
June 12, 2009
- First Batch of Swine Flu Vaccine Already Here: Company
- State Tobacco Control a Mixed Bag
- Health Tip: Soothing Separation Anxiety
- A Robot That Reads Your Mind?
- Health Tip: Have Unused Medications?
- Anatomy Report Card: Public Gets an 'F'
- Health Highlights: June 12, 2009
- People With Huntington's Report Discrimination
- Kids With Eye Condition at Risk for Poor Mental Health
- Caldolor Is First Approved Injected Ibuprofen
- Personality May Not Predict Parkinson's
- Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye
- Heart Damage After Vascular Surgery Raises Death Risks
- Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
- Slightly Underactive Thyroid May Be a Plus
- For Men Over 50, Odds of Eye Discomfort Increases
- Stars Spotlight Personal Triumphs Over Stuttering
- Evolution May Have Made Humans More Cancer Prone
- Asthma Drugs Get 'Precaution' Labeling for Possible Psychiatric Side Effects
June 13, 2009
- Pay Attention to Signs That Say You're Too Tired to Drive
- Blood-Sugar Spikes Send Testosterone Levels Down
June 14, 2009
- For Every Blow to the Head, Quick Action Is Urged
- Keep Safety in Mind While Cooling Off in the Water
June 15, 2009
- ADHD Drugs Linked to Sudden Death in Kids
- Coming Soon: Lung-Cancer Spray?
- Health Tip: Taking an Herbal Supplement
- Health Tip: Caring for Your Newborn
- Why Huntington's Shows Up in Midlife
- Clinical Trials Update: June 15, 2009
- Health Highlights: June 15, 2009
- Finding Raises Hope for Treating ALS
- Nicotine Receptors Could Be Lung Cancer Treatment Target
- Dad's Genes May Play Greater Role Than Thought
- At U.S. Colleges, Binge Drinking Is on the Rise
- Drug May Stem Slide Into Alzheimer's for Some
- Chemo Drug May Help Sun-Damaged Skin
- Heart Association Warns of Surgery Risks in Obese
- Psoriasis Raises Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, Death
- Drug Shows Promise Against Childhood Epilepsy
- A Substitute for Those Who Can't Take Statins?
- Colonoscopy Risks Increase With Age and Illness
June 16, 2009
- Health Tip: Aging Hair and Nails
- Health Tip: Choosing an Assisted Living Option
- Have a Purpose in Life? You Might Live Longer
- Depression May Lead to More Preemies Among Blacks
- Sinus Infections Can Cause Toxic Shock in Kids
- Clinical Trials Update: June 16, 2009
- Health Highlights: June 16, 2009
- Torn Surgical Gloves Put Patients at Risk for Infection
- Racial Clusters Seem to Affect Access to Colon Care
- Strides Made in Hemophilia Research
- Fruits and Veggies May Improve Sperm Quality
- FDA Issues Warning for Over-the-Counter Cold Remedy
- VA Faces Questions Over Tainted Colonoscopies
- For Some, Virtual Colonography May Be Just As Good
- Sepsis Treatment Offers Lifesaving Potential
- Study Refutes Depression Gene Finding
- Lifestyle May Counter Blood Pressure Genes
- No Benefit in Testing for Genes Linked to Leg Clots
- Little Steps Add Up to Major Reductions in Blood Pressure
June 17, 2009
- Health Tip: Some Medications Can Help Trigger Heat-Related Illness
- Boys May Feel a Genetic Pull Toward Gangs
- Health Tip: Understanding Various Types of Insulin
- New Anticoagulant Pill Works Well in Trial
- Stroke Damage Is Less in Rats Given Opioids
- Clinical Trials Update: June 17, 2009
- Health Highlights: June 17, 2009
- Breast-Feeding Boosts Child's School Performance
- Calling All Heart Patients
- Clues to Muscular Dystrophy Seen in Womb
- New Swine Flu Strain Found in Brazil: Report
- Lung Enzyme Both Friend and Foe
- Taking Aim at Relapse of Leukemia in Kids
- Genes May Raise Risk of Neuroblastoma in Kids
- Radiation May Raise Stroke Risk After Hodgkin's
- Group B Strep Screening Guidelines Sparing Newborns
- Close Monitoring May Help Troubled Teen Girls Avoid Pregnancy
- Newest Coated Stent Does Well in Real-World Trial
June 18, 2009
- Artificial Ankle Takes Giant Step Forward
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
- Hysterectomies Could Be Source of Stem Cells
- Health Tip: High Blood Pressure While You're Pregnant
- Clinical Trials Update: June 18, 2009
- Health Highlights: June 18, 2009
- Pesticides Linked to Blood Disorder
- Surging Internet Use Cutting Into Family Time
- Teens, Young Adults Need More Milk
- Almost Quarter of Suicides Involve Intoxication
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids Might Curb Depression in Heart Patients
- Study Finds Possible Genetic Indicator of Colorectal Cancer
- Ozurdex Implant Approved for Macular Edema
- Teens of Dads Who Drink Too Much Tend to Follow Suit
- New Prostate Cancer Biomarker Discovered
- Swine Flu Continues to Flare Up, CDC Says
- Work Stress for Mom Might Harm Baby
- Almost Half of Those Over 60 Die While Waiting for Kidney Transplant
- Statins May Not Protect Against Pneumonia
June 19, 2009
- Green Tea Component May Slow Prostate Cancer
- Health Tip: What's an APGAR Test?
- Health Tip: Life After a Heart Attack
- Toilet Training Goes High Tech
- Health Highlights: June 19, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: June 19, 2009
- Program Helps 1st Graders Stay Safe Long-Term
- Standard IQ Test May Undervalue People With Autism
- Asthma Discovery May Lead to Better Treatments
- Nestlé Recalls Raw Cookie Dough Products
- Treatment Option Shortens Path to Pregnancy
- Brain Imaging Study Sheds Light on Fibromyalgia
- Pages to Doctors Don't Always Hit the Mark
- Subway Noise May Threaten Riders' Hearing
- Pesticide Residue Common on Kitchen Floors
- Make Nursing Homes More Like Home: Medicare
- Vets Who Repress Traumatic Memories May Not Be Worse Off
- Lure of Bottled Water May Not Be Health Driven
- Chemicals in Marijuana Smoke May Harm DNA
- Does Location Affect Kids' Weight?
June 20, 2009
June 21, 2009
June 22, 2009
- The Nuts and Bolts of Reform Proposals
- Health-Care Reform Could Be Obama's Toughest Challenge
- Health Tip: Why is the Room Spinning?
- New Strategy Eyed for AIDS Treatment
- A Pet's Bite Can Pass on MRSA
- Health Tip: Preparing Your Child for a Medical Test
- Health Highlights: June 22, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: June 22, 2009
- Obesity Greatly Raises Endometrial Cancer Risk
- Common Weight-Loss Surgery May Double Risk of Kidney Stones
- HIV 'Atlas' Shows Virus Targeting Minorities
- Vinegar Might Help Keep Off Pounds
- Promising Therapy for Prostate Cancer
- Patients Often Not Told About Abnormal Test Results
- Obama Signs Tough New Anti-Smoking Law
- Global Efforts to Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol Working
- Knee Replacement Considered a Good Value
- Social Activity Keeps Elders Young, Agile
- Music Can Make the Heart Beat Faster
- Lab Study Finds Protein That May Inhibit Cancer Spread
June 23, 2009
- Eat Well, Live Longer
- Health Tip: What's Triggering My Acne?
- In Summertime, the Livin' Can Be Buggy
- Health Tip: Keep Your Heels Happy
- Whites More Likely to Get Rare Bone Cancer
- Health Highlights: June 23, 2009
- Experimental Urine Test Spots Appendicitis
- Schizophrenia Linked to Higher Risk of Dying From Cancer
- Clinical Trials Update: June 23, 2009
- Determining Who Will Respond to Brain Tumor Therapy
- A Few Extra Pounds Might Bring Extra Years
- New Heart Valve Repair System Tested for Safety
- Migraine With Aura May Lead to Brain Lesions
- Obesity While Young Boosts Pancreatic Cancer Risk
- Electrocardiogram Blip Signals Heart Trouble
- Sleep Disorders Linked to Arrhythmias
- Bariatric Surgery Cuts Cancer Risk for Women
June 24, 2009
- Stay Upbeat, Active to Keep the Mind Young
- Health Tip: Don't Ignore Diabetes
- Women More Likely Than Men to Reject Unattractive Babies
- Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
- Health Highlights: June 24, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: June 24, 2009
- Weight-Loss Surgery Safe, Effective Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
- Extra Helpings of Vegetables, Olive Oil May Extend Life
- Music Had Charms to Soothe Prehistoric Man
- Bone Therapy May Not Always Need Monitoring
- Clues to Alzheimer's Spotted Earlier in Disease
- Sleep May Be Essential for Long-Term Memory
- Migraine Frequency Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack Risk
- For Kids With Leukemia, Radiation May Be Safe to Skip
- New Cancer Drug Fights Tumors in Those With BRCA Mutations
- Quick Angioplasty Best After Heart Attacks
June 25, 2009
- Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
- Humans Weren't Always 'So Special,' Expert Says
- Chemical Used in Plastics May Affect Newborn Size
- Health Tip: What's Ketoacidosis?
- Health Tip: Things That Trigger Migraines
- Clinical Trials Update: June 25, 2009
- Health Highlights: June 25, 2009
- Abused Kids Face Higher Cancer Risk
- Supply of Key Children's Vaccine Almost Back to Normal
- Hundreds of Genes Could Be Linked to ADHD
- Too Few Americans Get HIV Test Early Enough
- Cell Protein Could Help Spur Malignancy
- Slow Decline Often Follows Stroke Recovery
- Hormone Could Improve Diabetes Treatment
- Women's Sexual Health Issues Hit Home
- 1 Million Americans Likely Stricken by Swine Flu: CDC
- FDA Seizes All Drugs From Generics Maker
- Grab a Tool and Change Your Brain
- Alcohol-Related Ills Increasing Worldwide
June 26, 2009
- HIV Testing Day Set for Saturday in U.S.
- Health Tip: Safe Driving at Night
- Messages Heard Better in the Right Ear
- Health Tip: Monitoring Beach Safety
- Teens With Eating Disorders Benefit From Parents' Help
- Health Highlights: June 26, 2009
- Smoking May Trigger Brain Damage
- HIV Patients May Have Stiffer Arteries
- Many Adults With Asthma Are Skipping Flu Shots
- Jackson's Death Puts Spotlight on Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Chromosome Abnormality Tied to Autistic Behavior in Mice
- The Psychology of Celebrity Worship
- Breast Cancer Numbers Dip Most in Wealthy, Urban Areas
- Soy in the Diet May Protect Lung Function
- Eating Animal Fat May Lead to Pancreatic Cancer
- U.S. Considers Massive Swine Flu Vaccination Program
- 'Chemical Nose' May Sniff Out Cancer Earlier
- New Drug Shows Promise for Rheumatoid Arthriitis
June 27, 2009
June 28, 2009
June 29, 2009
- Low Blood Sugar in Hospital Tied to Higher Death Risk for Diabetics
- New Drug Promising Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
- 15 Percent of U.S. Teens Think They'll Die Young
- Health Tip: Who's at Risk for Heat Illness?
- Health Tip: When Your Child Needs Glasses
- Discovery Points to Regulation of Calcium Metabolism
- Health Highlights: June 29, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: June 29, 2009
- Cyber Bullying Affects One in 10 Students
- Maybe Men Aren't So Picky After All
- Anxiety-Prone People Find Distractions Hard to Ignore
- 47,000 Elderly Hurt in Walker, Cane Mishaps Each Year
- Talk With Kids, Not At Them
- Sporadic Spikes in Blood Pressure Hike Chances of Hypertension
- Depression, Anxiety Bad for the Heart
- Air Traffic Patterns Predict Swine Flu Spread
- Younger People Appear More at Risk From New Swine Flu
- Drug Found Ineffective Against Lung Disease
June 30, 2009
- Comic Strip Aims to Educate Families About Diabetes
- Nonsurgical Treatment May Ease Rotator Cuff Injury
- Sad Dads May Lead to Crying Infants
- Health Tip: Understanding Hay Fever
- Health Tip: Keep Feet Healthy This Summer
- Health Highlights: June 30, 2009
- Statins Might Stave Off Alzheimer's
- Obese Get Higher Doses of Radiation for X-Rays
- Clinical Trials Update: June 30, 2009
- FDA Advisers Urge Smaller Doses of Acetaminophen
- Online Genetic Testing Appears to Have Benefits
- Metabolic Syndrome May Make Breast Cancer More Likely
- Assessment of Bone Growth Stimulator Is Mixed
- Even After Death, Heart Attack Treatment May Not End
- U.S. Doctors Treat Heart Attack With Man's Own Stem Cells
- Newer Blood Tests May Not Improve Heart Risk Assessment
- Hormones May Affect Neurological Disease Risk
- Study Supports Wider Use of Statins
