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News Archive for November 2008
November 1, 2008
- Health Highlights: Nov. 1, 2008
- Tailored Treatment Boosts Kidney Cancer Survival
- New Imaging Identifies Types of Liver Disease
November 2, 2008
- Falls Are Leading Cause of Injury to Seniors
- Health Highlights: Nov. 2, 2008
- Excess Weight Seems to Boost Breast Cancer Risk
November 3, 2008
- Health Tip: Prevent Night-Driving Dangers
- Use of Kids' Meds on the Increase
- Grandparent Caregivers Cut Kids' Injury Risk in Half
- Health Tip: Obesity and Your Child
- Earlier Vaccination Could Cut Whooping Cough Deaths
- Many Unlicensed Teen Drivers Put Safety Last
- Health Highlights: Nov. 3, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 3, 2008
- Sexually Charged TV Might Raise Risk of Teen Pregnancy
- Primary Insomnia Tied to Brain Neurochemical Imbalance
- Fish Twice a Week Cuts Diabetics' Kidney Risks
- Scans Reveal Brain Abnormalities in Fibromyalgia Patients
- Caffeine in Pregnancy Associated With Low Birth Weight Risk
- Diabetes, Hypertension Hasten Death in Alzheimer's Patients
- Rainier Spots Show Higher Autism Rates
- Kids With Parent in War Zone Face Behavior Risks
- Study Sheds Light on Painkillers' Heart Risk
- U.S. Reported 25,000 Cases of HPV-Related Cancers Annually
- Scientists Make Clones of Mice Dead 16 Years
November 4, 2008
- Women's Hands Home to More Types of Germs
- Global Attention to Snakebites Is Unmet
- Too Many High-Risk Teens Not Getting Flu Shots
- Health Tip: Hiccups Can Wreak Havoc
- Health Tip: What's on Your Plate?
- Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 4, 2008
- Health Highlights: Nov. 4, 2008
- Smokers' Homes More Likely to House Hungry Kids
- Hormone Lowers Glucose Levels in Mice
- Pediatricians Could Help Screen for Alcohol Abuse in Home
- Folic Acid and Other B Vitamins Won't Help Prevent Cancer
- Silicone Breast Implants Might Raise Risk of Rare Lymphoma
- Sudden Death Risk Highest 30 Days After Heart Attack
- Extended Therapy Helps Drug-Addicted Teens
- ADHD Affects Movement More in Boys Than in Girls
- Study Shows Hispanics Prefer Beer
- Anxiety Linked to Heart Attack Can Raise Death Risk
November 5, 2008
- Researchers ID Genetic Markers for Esophageal Cancer
- Trigger for Stem Cell Differentiation Detailed
- When It Comes to Prescription Drugs, Get Smart
- Health Tip: After Your Child is Born
- Health Tip: Managing Bipolar Disorder
- Health Highlights: Nov. 5, 2008
- Most Parents Don't Overreact to Child Gene Tests
- Vitamin Holds Promise for Alzheimer's Disease
- Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 5, 2008
- Technique Preserves Future Fertility in Girls With Cancer
- Two More Human Genomes Mapped
- First-Ever Mapping of Cancer Patient's Genome
- Whole Grains Lower Risk of Heart Failure
- Debt-Linked Stress May Spur Premature Delivery
- Gene Tied to Common Childhood Language Disorder
- Powdered Milk Helps Kids Overcome Milk Allergy
- Testosterone Patch Restores Libido in Postmenopausal Women
November 6, 2008
- Health Tip: Choosing Your Child's Therapist
- 'Prescription Switching' Would Make Most Patients Unhappy
- Stay Upbeat, Healthy to Thrive in Senior Years
- Health Tip: Evaluating Your Child's Vision
- Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 6, 2008
- Health Highlights: Nov. 6, 2008
- Migraine Might Lower Breast Cancer Risk
- U.S. Experts Still Unsure of Allergy Relief by Mouth
- Free Web Site Lists Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
- New Pathways Studied to Repair Nerves
- Alcohol Abuse Can Damage Bones
- Dermatitis Can Have Many Causes
- Negative Cancer Messages Backfire With Blacks
- Too Few Americans Aware of 'Pre-Diabetes'
- Counseling Can Combat Youth Violence
- Drug Boosts Natural Growth Hormone in Seniors
- Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Dry Dog Food Continues
- Green Areas Lower Health Inequities Between Rich, Poor
- Head Injury in Young Kids May Predict ADHD Diagnosis
November 7, 2008
- Health Tip: Caring for a Loved One During the Holidays
- Health Tip: Bleeding Between Periods
- Don't Rely on Diet to Prevent Weight Regain
- ER Physicians Press for New Cardiac Arrest Strategies
- Health Highlights: Nov. 7, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 7, 2008
- Smoking Coupled With Obesity Raises Death Risk
- Banned Obesity Drug Tied to Heart Risks Long After Use
- Brain Scans Show Bullies Enjoy Others' Pain
- Pediatric Heart Surgeons May Be Best Choice for Adults
- 'Scaffold' Could One Day Repair Damaged Hearts
- Gene Mutation May Cause Some Cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Depression Heightens Sensitivity to Pain
- TB Strain Called a Growing Public Threat
- Active Young Women Need Calcium, Vitamin D
- Gene Mutation in Dalmatians Sheds Light on Kidney Stones in Humans
- Overnight Dialysis Saves Lives: Study
November 8, 2008
November 9, 2008
- Lack of Potassium Linked to High Blood Pressure
- Statin Might Help More People Fight Heart Disease Than Thought
- Health Highlights: Nov. 9, 2008
- MP3 Player Headphones May Throw Off Cardiac Devices
- Hispanics Less Likely to Get Repeat Artery Surgery
- New Compound Might Be Improvement Over Allergy Shots
- Aspirin Doesn't Guard Diabetics Against Heart Disease
- Heart Failure Hospitalizations Up Sharply
- Flu Shots Lower Risk of Blood Clots
November 10, 2008
- Health Tip: Safer Sushi Eating
- Health Tip: Protect Baby From Diaper Rash
- Asthma 'Rescue' Inhalers Are Changing
- Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 10, 2008
- Health Highlights: Nov. 10, 2008
- Use of Imaging Technology Skyrockets
- Heartbeat Might One Day Power Pacemakers
- Poverty May Aggravate Asthma
- Childhood Food Allergies on the Rise
- Barriers to Good Asthma Care Detailed
- Coated Stents Best for Heart Patients With Diabetes
- Heart Valves Fashioned From Stem Cells in Umbilical Cord Blood
- Poor Sleep, Hypertension a Dangerous Combination
- High Temps Degrade Contact Lens Solution: Study
- Freezing Ovaries Preserves Fertility, Scientists Report
- Study Upholds Stopping Plavix Use Before Surgery
- Speed Not Always of the Essence With Heart Cases in ER
- Beta Blocker Use Questioned in Non-Heart Surgery
November 11, 2008
- Health Tip: Prevent Nail Problems
- Long-Term Help Regimen Cut Heart Attack Recurrence
- Health Tip: Doing Your Baby's Laundry
- Homecoming Veterans Often Face Inner Challenge
- Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 11, 2008
- Health Highlights: Nov. 11, 2008
- New Type of Stent Shows Promise
- Retired NFL Players Don't Face Greater Heart Risk
- 'Cognitive Reserve' May Help Fight Alzheimer's
- States Asleep at the Wheel in Fighting Drowsy Driving
- Lipoprotein Levels May Predict Women's Hypertension Risk
- Obese Kids Have Old Arteries
- Study Questions Screening Heart Attack Patients for Depression
- Calcium, Vitamin D Won't Prevent Breast Cancer
- Drug-Resistant TB Declines in United States
- Joyful Music in Tune With Heart Health
- After Decades, Decreases in Heart Risk Factors Level Off
- Lymph Node Shots Tested for Grass Pollen Allergy
- Gains Against Heart Failure Reported
- High Blood Fat Levels Tied to Ischemic Stroke Risk
- Most Single Adults Not Using Condoms
- Florida Vision Test Law: Fewer Traffic Deaths Among Elderly
November 12, 2008
- Health Tip: Exercise to Beat Arthritis Pain
- Death Rates Higher for Minority Children Awaiting Heart Transplant
- U.S. Teens Brimming With Self-Esteem
- Health Tip: Risk Factors for Skin Cancer
- Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 12, 2008
- Health Highlights: Nov. 12, 2008
- Early Onset Approved for ADHD Drug
- Gender Matches Benefit Heart Transplants
- Vest Monitors 'Individual' Air Pollution
- U.S. Gets a 'D' for Preterm Birth Rates
- Heart Failure Accounts for 37% of Medicare Spending
- Education Program Spurs Blacks to Take Blood Pressure Meds
- Scientists Unravel Mystery of Tamoxifen Resistance
- Angioplasty Not Always Worth the Price
- Only Half of MS Patients Respond to Interferon Therapy
- Way to Rescue Tired Immune Cells Fighting HIV Found
- Excess Weight Ups Risk of Death, No Matter Where It Collects
- With Angioplasty, More Is Better
November 13, 2008
- Health Tip: Caught a Cold?
- Chronically Ill U.S. Patients Often Skip Care Due to Costs
- Poor Night Vision May Predict Age-Related Eye Disease
- Placebo Acupuncture Tied to Higher IVF Pregnancies
- Health Tip: Caffeine and Pregnancy
- Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 13, 2008
- Health Highlights: Nov. 13, 2008
- HIV Vaccine Failure Still Brings Insights
- New Therapy Could Transform Arthritis Treatment
- Traces of Corn Found in Almost All Fast Food
- States Should Fund Quit-Smoking Treatments: Experts
- U.S. Won't Meet 2010 No-Smoking Goals
- Booze Taxes Lower Alcohol-Linked Deaths
- Lung Cancer May Be Deadlier for Men
- Pelvic Inflammation Puts Girls at Risk for Repeat STIs
- Chemical in Plastics May Cause Fertility Problems
- Peppermint Oil, Fiber Can Fight Irritable Bowel
- EKG Not Strong Predictor of Heart Risk
November 14, 2008
- Health Tip: Treating Insomnia
- Health Tip: Driving During Winter
- Post-Workout Snack May Hamper Weight Loss
- Saturated Fats Linked to Cancer of Small Intestine
- Health Highlights: Nov. 14, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 14, 2008
- High-Fat Diet While Pregnant May Produce Obese Kids
- Enrollment for Medicare Drug Plans Begins Again
- Lung Cancer Patients Get Blamed for Their Disease
- Blood Sugar Control Helps Diabetics Preserve Sight
- Unique Bone Marrow Transplant Said to Cure Sickle Cell
- First Family Will Have Tough Time Finding Hypoallergenic Dog
- Younger Men Fare Best After Hip Joint Resurfacing
- IV 'Ice Slurry' Quickly Cools Body for Surgeries
- Pregnant Rural Women More at Risk
- Family Physicians Have Little Input at NIH: Report
- Early Life Peanut Consumption Might Prevent Allergy
- Lung Cancer Genetics Different in Black Patients: Study
- Greener Neighborhoods Mean Slimmer Children
November 15, 2008
November 16, 2008
- Bowel Prep Harder on Women Than Men
- Health Highlights: Nov. 16, 2008
- Vitamin C, E Supplements Won't Help Prevent Cancer
November 17, 2008
- Health Tip: Exercising With Back Pain
- Psychological Counseling Boosts Breast Cancer Outcomes
- Health Tip: Battling Bad Breath?
- Finding Points to Possible Blood Test for Brain Tumors
- Health Highlights: Nov. 17, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 17, 2008
- Smoking May Harm the Egg, Embryo
- Family History Ups Breast Cancer Risk Even Without BRCA Gene
- Fewer Brain 'Tangles' May Mean Smarter Old Age
- Established EU Countries Healthier Than Newcomers
- Gene Screen Might Predict Prostate Cancer
- Toxic Chemicals Blamed for Gulf War Illness
- Stay Upbeat, Exercise to Help Prevent Cancer in Old Age
- Assisted Reproductive Technology Linked to Birth Defects
- Study Singles Out Beachgoers' Skin Cancer Risk
- Smoking, Drinking Raise Risks of Esophagus, Stomach Cancer
- Nearly 1 in 3 Asthma Cases May Be Misdiagnosed
- Drugs to Treat Lung Damage in Preemies May Harm Brain
- Wealthy More Likely to Have Breast Reconstruction
November 18, 2008
- Health Tip: Maintain a Healthy Weight
- Health Tip: Conditions That May Affect a Newborn's Skin
- 2nd Generation Antidepressants Prove Effective
- Robots May Come to Aging Boomers' Rescue
- Health Highlights: Nov. 18, 2008
- Non-AIDS Cancer Risk Higher for Those With HIV
- FDA Takes Closer Look at Wrinkle Treatments
- Indigo Ointment Benefits Psoriasis Patients
- Home-Based Programs Benefit Older Cancer Survivors
- Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring
- Genetic Trait Could Predict Lung Cancer
- Diet, Exercise May Modify Breast Cancer Risks
- Cancer Drug Ups Risk of Clots in Veins
- Ginkgo No Shield Against Alzheimer's
- Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Moms, Babies
- China Documents First Case of Tick-Borne Disease Spread
- Cancer Drugs May Treat Type 1 Diabetes
- Itching Not a Less Intense Form of Pain
- Airway Transplant Aided by Stem Cells a Medical First
November 19, 2008
- Health Tip: Is Your Child More Prone to Ear Infections?
- Health Tip: Easing Hemorrhoid Pain
- Not All Smiles Are Created Equal
- Long-Term Antibiotic Use Affects 'Good' Gut Bacteria
- Health Highlights: Nov. 19, 2008
- Child-Care Relationships Tied to Kids' Stress Levels
- Compound Tied to Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia
- Growth Hormone Boost May Not Slow Alzheimer's
- New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics
- Sport Supplement May Help Shield Seniors From Falls
- Technique Tracks Cancer-Killing Cells
- Patient's Race Doesn't Affect Emergency Room Care
- Early HIV Treatment Best for Babies
- Smokeout '08: The Perfect Time to Quit
- Researchers ID Suite of Genes in Aging Process
- Spinal Anesthesia Doesn't Cause Restless Leg Syndrome
- Genetic Testing No Real Help in Predicting Type 2 Diabetes
November 20, 2008
- Health Tip: Storing Your Insulin
- Dental Implants Need More Work Than Root Canals
- Health Tip: Considering Home Birth?
- Texting Food Diaries Helps Kids Stick With Diets
- Health Highlights: Nov. 20, 2008
- Vitamin D Deficit Could Lead to Heart Woes
- Colorectal Cancer Treatment Costs Vary Widely
- Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids' Heart Risks
- Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2008
- When the Caregiver Becomes the Patient
- Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
- CDC Monitors Shortage of Hib Vaccine
- Specialized Stroke Care Improves Outcomes
- U.S. Lags on HIV Testing Goals
- Inhibiting Protein May Keep Cancer Cells From Refueling
- Estrogen May Explain Why Women With Cystic Fibrosis Suffer More
- Colorectal Cancer Screens Detect Unrecognized Disease
November 21, 2008
- Iressa as Good as Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer
- Health Tip: Signs of Celiac Disease in Children
- Health Tip: Signs That a Child May Be Autistic
- New Type of Ebola Virus Discovered
- Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 21, 2008
- Health Highlights: Nov. 21, 2008
- Banzel Approved for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Aquarobics May Help Ease Labor
- Autumn Babies More Prone to Asthma
- Exercise Keeps the Brain Young
- ADHD Medications Don't Pose Cancer Risk
- New Approach Keeps Tumor Cells From Refueling
- FDA Approves New Drug for Severe Epilepsy
- Long-Term Erythromycin Cut COPD Complications
- Getting Tough on Bullying
- Scientists ID Uterine Muscle Switch for Contractions
- Latin Women More Likely to Be Unhappy With Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions
- High Blood Pressure Stalks Many Americans
November 22, 2008
November 23, 2008
November 24, 2008
- Parents Often Choose ER for Routine Kids' Care
- Hypertension May Hit Black Males Earlier
- Health Tip: Keep Bathroom Chemicals Locked Up
- Fewer than 1 in 10 Nurses Now Smoke
- Health Tip: What to Eat During Morning Sickness
- Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 24, 2008
- Promacta Approved for Rare Blood Disorder
- 'Fresh' Transfusions Improve Odds for Cancer Patients After Surgery
- Clue to Cause of Epileptic Seizures Discovered
- Ultrasound Can Help Break Up DVTs
- Avandia's Heart Risk Higher Than Others in Its Class
- Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring Predicts Risks
- Growth Hormone Won't Fight ALS
- Gasping Is Good When It Comes to Cardiac Arrest
- 5 Million People a Year Use Self-Help Addiction Programs
- Molecular Switch in Brain May End Smokers' Cravings
- Study Calls for Greater Scrutiny of 'Off-Label' Drug Use
- New Migraine Drug Shows Promise
November 25, 2008
- Bad Bosses Are Hard on the Heart
- Diabetics Spend Thousands More on Care
- Health Tip: Hide or Get Rid of Excess Hair
- Health Tip: Blood Pressure Too High?
- Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 25, 2008
- Health Highlights: Nov. 25, 2008
- Live Chickens on Trucks Could Transmit Dangerous Germs
- Exhaust From Railroad Diesel Linked to Lung Ailments
- Some Breast Cancers May Regress on Their Own
- A Third of Medicare Clients Unfamiliar With Benefits
- U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time
- Steroid Inhalers Raise Pneumonia Risk for Lung Disease Patients
- Weight Boosts Older Women's Breast Cancer Risk
- Chromosome Linked to Diabetics' Heart Risks
- Depression's Behavior Changes Linked to Heart Risks
- Limited Value Found for First-Generation Heart Pumps
- New System Improves Distribution of Donated Livers
- Gene Test Could Predict Colon Cancer's Return
November 26, 2008
- Keeping a Healthy Holiday Balance
- Hair Beads Spurring Head Trauma in Kids
- Health Tip: Diabetes and Dessert
- Health Tip: Caring for Your Skin With Acne
- Holiday Meals With a Calorie-Conscious Twist
- Health Highlights: Nov. 26, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 26, 2008
- Drug to Prevent Preterm Labor Shows Little Benefit
- Religion May Help Extend Your Life
- Fat-Sensing Hormones Might Fight Obesity
- Over-the-Phone Weight Loss Counseling Works
- Improper Microwaving Led to Pot Pie-Salmonella Outbreak
- Hairspray Exposure Ups Risk for Birth Defect in Sons
- Universal Testing, Prompt Treatment Could Slash HIV
- Genes May Predict Lymphoma Treatment Outcome
- CT Scans Can Spot Blocked Arteries
- Anesthesia Type Won't Influence Neck Artery Surgery Outcomes
November 27, 2008
- Health Highlights: Nov. 27, 2008
- Health Tip: Skiing Safely
- Health Tip: Examining Your Breasts
- Cranberries May Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
- Contact Lens Cases Often Contaminated
- School Soda Ban Has Limited Effect
- Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span
November 28, 2008
- Health Tip: Medications and Pregnancy
- Health Tip: Hand Washing is Important
- Beware of Toxic Toys This Holiday Season
- Health Highlights: Nov. 28, 2008
- Study Recruiting From Alzheimer's-Prone Families
- Uninsured Likely Organ Donors, But Not Recipients
- Transfusing Anemic Cancer Patients Boosts Clot Risk
