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November 2009
November 1
For People on Dialysis, Too Thin Can Be Risky
Virulent Strain of MRSA Resists Treatment
November 2
Health Tip: Possible Triggers for Pica
Americans Get Failing Grade on Diabetes Awareness
Health Tip: Getting a Pap Test
Five-Minute Survey Can Help Predict Lung Cancer
Childhood Brain Cancer Causes Other Long-Term Problems
Health Highlights: Nov. 2, 2009
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 2, 2009
Delays in Lung Cancer Care More Common in Public Hospitals
Household Chemicals May Affect Cholesterol Levels
Restless Legs May Vary by Race and Gender
Radiation After Surgery Lowers Chances of Melanoma Recurrence
Hormone Therapy Can Help Some With Prostate Cancer
Nicotine Patch Plus Lozenge Best for Quitting Smoking
Food Stamps Help Stave Off Hunger in Many U.S. Homes
High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer's Offspring
TV May Increase Aggression in Toddlers
Diet Soda, Sodium Tied to Kidney Trouble: Studies
Doctors Overprescribing the Pap Test
One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women
CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects
November 3
Living With Less TV, More Sweat Boosts Weight Loss
Switch to 'Light' Cigarettes Makes Quitting Tougher
Health Tip: Have a Food Allergy?
Health Highlights: Nov. 3, 2009
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 3, 2009
Drug Could Help Treat Small HER2-Positive Breast Tumors
CDC Finds U.S. 30th in Infant Mortality
FDA Issues Warning for Diabetes Drug
Depression May Blur Memory of Aches and Pains
World Trade Center Workers Twice as Likely to Have Asthma
Sugar Shortens Life Span in Worms
Statins May Worsen Fatigue in Heart Failure Patients
Low Cholesterol May Help Prevent Cancer
Severe Swine Flu Can Kill Young, Old Alike
CDC Urges Patience As More Swine Flu Shots Arrive
Deadly Stomach Bug Making Inroads Outside Hospitals
Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring
Trauma Deadlier for Kids Without Insurance
November 4
Focused Radiation May Help Some With Lung Cancer
How Safe Are Popular Reflux Drugs?
Married With Children Paves Way to Happiness
Health Tip: Getting Ready for Birth
Health Highlights: Nov. 4, 2009
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 4, 2009
Sleepy Drivers a Menace on the Road
Americans Gaining Awareness of COPD: Survey
Fast Eating Limits Gut Hormones That Induce Fullness
Shorter, More Intense Radiation OK for Some Breast Cancers
Waiting, Wondering About Radiology Results Irks Patients
PSA Reading Could Predict Post-Radiation Survival
FDA Initiative Seeks to Reduce Accidental Overdoses
New HPV Vaccine Might Stop Vulvar Cancer in its Tracks
Gene Discovery Gives Clues to Crohn's Disease, Colitis
Will New Anemia Drug Top Current Treatments?
Poorer Outcomes After 'Off-Pump' Bypass Surgery
Rest Easy. When It Comes to Swine Flu, Your Pet Is Safe
November 5
School Violence Drops With Federal Program
Health Tip: Triggering Abdominal Bloating
Health Tip: Create Baby's Bedtime Routine
Without Job Stress, Retirees Sleep Better
Green Tea May Help Prevent Oral Cancer
Health Highlights: Nov. 5, 2009
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 5, 2009
Swine Flu Virus Dominant Strain Worldwide: WHO
Doctors Point Out Gaps in U.S. Health Care
Fetus Learns Intonations of Mother's Tongue
Complete Horse Genome Sequence Revealed
Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder 'Just the Beginning'
Germs Mingle Most on Palms, Feet, Forearms
Firm Says Low-Cost Genome Sequencing Is Possible
Stem Cells Repair Acute Lung Injury in Mice
Phosphorus Levels May Predict Heart Disease
Genes Linked to 'Pot' Belly
Cooling May Reduce Brain Lesions in Newborns
November 6
Health Tip: What's Behind Hip Bursitis?
Thyroid Cancer Higher in Volcanic Areas
Health Tip: Follow Directions When Taking Medication
Early Morning Colonoscopies May Find More Polyps
Health Fears Are Nothing to Sneeze At
Health Highlights: Nov. 6, 2009
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 6, 2009
Poor Restroom Cleaning Causes Cruise-Ship Sickness
Can a Bad Boss Make You Sick?
Good Sleepers More Likely to Eat Right
Wood Fires Can Harm the Youngest Lungs
Breast-Feeding Benefits Moms and Babies: Report
Simple Steps Get Walkers Moving
New Smells 'Etched' in Brain: Study
Istodax Approved for Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Early Relapse of MS May Mean Fewer Issues Later
Most Who Want Swine Flu Shot Can't Get It
Stem Cells May Offer Alternative to Lung Transplants
Pay Less for Prescription Drugs
Singing in Pregnancy May Be Harder Work
November 7
Bad-Behaving Teens May Be Living Up to Expectations
Binge Drinking Puts the Brain, and Life Itself, at Risk
November 8
Rx for Fall Foot Injuries
Good Posture May Inspire Confidence
November 9
Hot-Tub Injuries on the Rise
Health Tip: Recording Your Child's Medical History
Retirement Brings Most a Big Health Boost
Health Tip: Keep Your Lungs Healthy
Health Highlights: Nov. 9, 2009
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 9, 2009
Depressed and Pregnant? Flu Shot May Be Needed
Sinus Rinses May Do More Harm Than Good
Brain Stimulation May Ease Treatment-Resistant Depression
Dense Breasts Raise Risk of Cancer Recurrence
Cataract Surgery Doesn't Worsen Macular Degeneration: Study
Scientists Grow New Penile Tissue in the Lab
Handwriting Skills May Lag in Kids With Autism
Doctors Spending More Time Now With Patients
To Feel Better, Low-Fat Diet May Be Best
Obesity Seems to Alter Heart Structure
Breast Cancer Drugs May Fight Cervical Cancer, Too
No Gender Gap Found for Clot-Busting Drug
November 10
Health Tip: Sources of Childhood Stress
Teen Obesity Ups MS Risk in Women
Acceptance of Chronic Illness Helps People Move On
Health Tip: Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
Early Use of NSAIDs Might Prevent Alzheimer's
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 10, 2009
Health Highlights: Nov. 10, 2009
Common Infections May Contribute to Strokes
Stroke Puts Stress on Spousal Relationship
Muscle Weakness Linked to Alzheimer's Risk in Seniors
Laser Eye Surgery Safe Long-Term: Study
Ventilation Positions Comparable in Lung Syndrome Patients
Statins May Stave Off Gallstones
Anemia Drugs May Cause Deadly Blood Clots
Breast Cancer May Be Gone, But Pain Lingers
The Revolving Door of Heart Failure Hospitalization
Cholesterol Measurements May Be Made Easier
New Polyp Detection Method Could Be Cost-Saver
November 11
Main Ingredients in Household Dust Come From Outdoors
Health Tip: Signs That You Have Cataracts
Health Tip: Check Your Blood Glucose
BPA Tied to Impotence in Men
Modern Wars, Modern Ills
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 11, 2009
Health Highlights: Nov. 11, 2009
For Older Walkers, Faster Is Better
Dyslexia May Make It Tough to Tune Out School Noise
Income Inequality Affects Quality of Life for All
Sharing Prescriptions Can Bring Harm, Not Healing
Fasting on Alternate Days May Make Dieting Easier
Gut Bacteria Might Be Making People Fat
Cancer Can Strain Marriages to Breaking Point
Tamiflu Resistant Swine Flu Found in Canadian Father
Trial Data on Anti-Seizure Drug Might Have Been Manipulated: Report
Surgery Not Always Best for Narrowed Kidney Arteries
Boys' Team Sports May Encourage Bad Behavior
Older People at Greater Risk of Swine Flu Death
November 12
Health Tip: What Causes Urinary Tract Infections in Women?
My 10-Day Ordeal With the Swine Flu
Health Tip: Help Control Constipation
Leukemia Drug May Help Some Ovarian Cancer Patients
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 12, 2009
Health Highlights: Nov. 12, 2009
Gene Therapy Brings New Muscle to Monkeys
Less HRT, Fewer Cases of Possible Breast Cancer Precursor
What's for Dinner? Brain Chemical Helps People Decide
Progress in Stamping Out Smoking Has Stalled
Chocolate Soothes the Stressed-Out Soul
Pneumonia Drug Promising Against Form of Muscular Dystrophy
Study Links Yo-Yo Dieting to Addiction
Quitting Smoking Simplifies Surgical Recovery
Wireless Phones Alter Levels of Brain Chemical
Lab Study Slows Breast Cancer Spread to Bone in Mice
22 Million Sickened by Swine Flu in 6 Months
Laser Therapy Seems to Relieve Neck Pain
November 13
'The Pill' May Reduce Asthma Symptoms
Bad Mood May Make Pain Worse
Health Tip: Dealing With Peripheral Artery Disease
Health Tip: Signs That You Might Be Malnourished
Health Highlights: Nov. 13, 2009
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 13, 2009
Many Kids Feel Threatened in the Classroom
Baby Boomers May Prove More Disabled Than Their Elders
Medicare Part D: What to Expect This Open Enrollment Period
Folic Acid Late in Pregnancy Tied to Asthma in Kids
Chinese Scientists Develop Database on the Liver
Web Giants Urge FDA to Update Ad Guidelines
FDA Questions Safety of Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks
Another Swine Flu Vaccine Approved for Children
Hip Fracture Odds Rise With Women's Age
Kids Kept Indoors Due to Poor Clothing Choices
New Understanding of How the Brain Detects Emotion
Pot Might Ease PTSD: Study
Facial Structure May Hold Clues to Aggression
Tapping Into Curry's Health Benefits
November 14
Gestures Processed in Brain's Language Center
High-Impact Activity May Be Good for Old Bones
November 15
'Love Hormone' May Trigger Jealousy, Too
Experts Urge School Screening of Athletes' Hearts
Families Could Benefit From Gene Tests in Sudden Cardiac Death Victims
Research Sheds Light on Causes of Parkinson's
New Wiring Adds Risk When Replacing Pacemaker
Sudden Cardiac Death Much More Likely to Strike Men
Alternative to Warfarin May Cut Risk of Bleeding
Rapid Cooling Might Help Heart Attack Patients
Gene Linked to Breast Cancer Might Boost Heart Health
New Study Raises New Questions About Cholesterol Drug Zetia
November 16
Health Tip: Remedy a Hammer Toe
Child Food Allergies on the Rise in U.S.
Health Tip: Creating Your Birth Plan
Lysteda Approved for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Study Touts Success With 'Female Viagra' Drug
Health Highlights: Nov. 16, 2009
Migraine Increases Likelihood of Stroke
Active Video Games Count as Exercise
Certain Reflux Drugs Tied to Higher Post-Angioplasty Death Rate
Elderly Treated Less Aggressively for Heart Attack
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 16, 2009
Medical Tests Hit Heart Patients With High Doses of Radiation
Why Watching TV Sports Increases Heart Attacks
Immunity to Swine Flu May Be Broader Than Thought
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Heart Disease
Teen Girls at Higher Risk for STDs: Report
Guidelines Push Back Start of Mammograms to Age 50
Moderate-Fat Diet May Be Better at Reducing Heart Risks
November 17
Health Tip: When Baby Is Teething
Uninsured Trauma Patients More Likely to Die: Study
Health Tip: Make Your Home Fall-Proof
U.S. Scores a 'D' on Preterm Birth Report Card
'Fearless' 3-Year-Olds Might Be Tomorrow's Criminals
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 17, 2009
Health Highlights: Nov. 17, 2009
Qutenza Approved for Post-Shingles Nerve Pain
Biotech Soybeans Good Source of Omega-3
Could Plastics Chemicals 'Feminize' Boys' Play?
Selenium Supplements May Pose Heart Risk
Face Transplant Patient Can Smell, Taste, Breathe Normally
Stem Cells May Improve Heart Bypass Results
Heartburn Drugs Can Thwart Popular Blood Thinner
Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk
Viagra Helpful for Children With Heart Defect
Incidence of High Cholesterol Drops in U.S.
Benefits of Eating Fish May Depend on Preparation
Single-Sex Cardiac Rehab Helps Depressed Women
Obesity Rolling Back Gains in Heart Health
The Mummies' Curse: Heart Disease
Heart Failure Drug May Help More in Higher Doses
November 18
Niacin Adds No Benefit for Statin Patients: Study
New Heart Attack Treatment Guidelines Stress Coordination
Health Tip: Help Prevent Bunions
Pregnancy Complication May Be Linked to Thyroid Problems
Mammography: What to Do Now?
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 18, 2009
Health Tip: Thinking About Organ Donation?
Health Highlights: Nov. 18, 2009
Morphine May Help Tumors Spread in Cancer Patients
Late Preterm Births Increasing in U.S.
Study Shows Hospital Report Cards Unlikely to Spur Improvement
Diuretics Still Best Treatment for High Blood Pressure
Newer Blood Thinners May Outperform Old Standbys
MS Need Not Preclude Pregnancy
Lifelong Exercise Keeps Seniors Young at Heart
Genital Herpes May Never Go Dormant
Toddlers, Obese Kids Suffer Most From Smoke
November 19
Parental Monitoring Can Curb Teen Marijuana Use
Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease
Health Tip: Recovering From C-Section
Great American Smokeout '09: Time to Quit
Health Tip: When Infants Get Diarrhea
Health Highlights: Nov. 19, 2009
Task Force Member Defends Mammography Guidelines
Spray May Delay Ejaculation
Sounds May Help Solidify Memories While Asleep
Moderate Drinking Guards the Heart
Too Few Older Adults Get Recommended Screenings
For Chest Pain in the ER, CT Angiography May Be Best
For Kids With Down Syndrome, a 'Ray of Hope'
Appalachia, Southeast Hit Hardest by Obesity and Diabetes
Errors in Surgical Procedures Persist
Kidney Transplant, Sleep Disorder May Add Up to Trouble
Asthma Combo Seems Less Influenced by Genes
New 'Skin' From Stem Cells
November 20
Health Tip: Determining Migraines in Children
No Immediate Changes Expected in Mammogram Coverage
New Pap Test Guidelines: Start Later, Have Fewer
Using Cell Phones, Internet to Battle Eating Disorders
Health Tip: Managing Gestational Diabetes
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2009
Health Highlights: Nov. 20, 2009
Unraveling the 'Mad Cow' Mystery
Even Smokers Support Bans at Work
Discovery Boosts Boys' Prospects for Post-Cancer Fertility
Blood Test Could Boost Clarity of Breast MRI Results for Some
'Hobbits' Were a Distinct Species, Study Concludes
Swine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma Harder
Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S.
Three-Month Supply Lowers Drug Costs
Athletes Seeking Doping Agents Can Still Find Them Online
Formaldehyde May Endanger Funeral Workers
Many Women Miscalculate Time to Full-Term Birth
Text Messages Might Increase Sunscreen Usage
November 21
When Sleep Suffers, So Does Decisiveness
Stunts Raise Injury Risks for Cheerleaders
November 22
Go Healthy, Not Hungry for Holiday Eating
Health Highlights: Nov. 22, 2009
Missing Gene Tied to Bone Marrow Transplant Problems
November 23
Smoking During Pregnancy, Lead Exposure Raise ADHD Risk in Kids
Health Tip: Bonding With Your New Baby
Health Tip: Treating Athlete's Foot
Genetic Variant Slows AIDS Progression
Weight May Not Drive Racial Disparities in Colon Cancer
Combo Treatment Beneficial in Biliary-Tract Cancer Study
Health Highlights: Nov. 23, 2009
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 23, 2009
Depression May Up Death Risk to That of Smoking
Quick Saliva Test May One Day Diagnose Diseases
One in Four Teen Girls Have STDs
Research Yields Clues to Severe Form of Sinusitis
Day Care Boosts Kids' TV Time
Vioxx Problems Known Years Before Recall
Women Should Ignore New Mammogram Guideline, Ex-NIH Chief Says
Doctor-Pharmacist Teams Boost Blood Pressure Control
Sleep Disorders Plague Cancer Patients
Vigorous Exercise Cuts Stroke Risk for Men, Not Women
Stifled Anger at Work Doubles Men's Risk for Heart Attack
November 24
Health Tip: Risks Associated With Unpasteurized Juice
Traffic, Dust Linked to Asthma in Kids
Recent Cancer Screening Changes Leave Many Confused
Health Tip: The Skinny on Carbohydrates
Childbirth May Slow Progression of Multiple Sclerosis
Parents Worry About Their Kids' Safety on the Internet
Health Highlights: Nov. 24, 2009
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 24, 2009
Family Financial Status Affects Child-Care Injury Rates
Cholesterol Plays Role in Heart Failure Risk
MRSA Creeping Into Hospitals From the Outside
Advertising to Consumers May Raise Drug Prices
Smokers Double Their Risk for Heart Disease
Ginkgo Won't Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke in Elderly
Angioplasty Outcomes May Vary Little Between Hospitals
Chronic Pain Trips Up Seniors
Dangerous Toys Still on Store Shelves, Report Finds
Some Prescription Meds May Raise Seniors' Risks of Falling
November 25
Brazilian Mint Tea Naturally Good for Pain Relief
Health Tip: Options to Help Insomnia
Health Tip: What May Be Causing Painful Swallowing
Salt Really Does Boost Health Risks
ER Visits for Elderly Rise During Thanksgiving
Health Highlights: Nov. 25, 2009
Holiday Eating Without the Guilt -- or the Pounds
One Step Closer to New Diabetes Treatment
Cetuximab Helps Treat Colorectal Cancer
Natural Soy Component May Help Treat Colon Cancer
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 25, 2009
Your Skin Can Help Your Ears Listen
Implantable Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise
Long-Term Problems Linked to Testicular Cancer Chemo
Mom's Depression May Worsen Child's Asthma
Swine Flu Tied to Rise in Pneumonias Among Young
Type 1 Diabetes May Have a New Foe
Stenting May Equal Bypass for Diabetic Heart Patients
November 26
Watching the Nail-Biting Big Game Hurts So Good
Health Tip: Managing Herniated Disk Pain
Health Tip: Caring for Baby's Umbilical Cord
Pack Right for the Holidays to Avoid the ER
Loving Relationships May Help Block Pain
Graduated Driver's Licensing Saves Lives: Study
November 27
Health Tip: Having a Conversation About Cancer
More Foot Power, Less Car Pollution Best for Health
Diabetes Cases Expected to Double in 25 Years
Health Tip: What's Prompting My Seizures?
Drunk Drivers May Respond to Brief Motivational Interview
Bipolar Disorder May Be Tied to Body Clock
November 28
Seniors May Need Help Overcoming Holiday Blues
Psychotherapy Can Boost Happiness More Than Money: Study
November 29
When Accusations Start to Fly, They Multiply
Sleep Apnea May Cause Nighttime Urination
November 30
U.S. Records Increase in Kids With Down Syndrome
Osteoarthritis Costs U.S. Over $185 Billion a Year
Health Reform: What's in It for You?
Beverage Can Tabs Remain a Risk for Kids
Health Tip: Buying a Baby Gate
Health Tip: Opt for Weight-Bearing Exercises
Health Highlights: Nov. 30, 2009
Binge Drinking Not Just a Rite of the Young
Lots of Exercise in Midlife May Lead to Osteoarthritis
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 30, 2009
Working Intensely Early on May Help Autistic Kids
Cord Blood Stem Cells May Help Treat Heart, Lung Disorders
CT Scan Patients May Get Unnecessary Imaging
Exercise Guards White Blood Cells Against Aging
Med Students Often Fail to Report Needlestick Injuries
U.S. Swine Flu Cases Chart Sharp Decline
Taxol Boosts Odds of Chronic Pain
Birth in South Raises Stroke Risk for Life
Rx for Office Pains: Strength Exercises
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