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News Archive for November 2009
November 1, 2009
November 2, 2009
- 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, 2009
- 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, 2009
- 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, 2009
- 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, 2009
- 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, 2009
- Bad-Behaving Teens May Be Living Up to Expectations
- Binge Drinking Puts the Brain, and Life Itself, at Risk
November 8, 2009
November 9, 2009
- 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, 2009
- 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, 2009
- 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, 2009
- 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, 2009
- '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, 2009
November 15, 2009
- '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, 2009
- 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, 2009
- 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, 2009
- 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, 2009
- Parental Monitoring Can Curb Teen Marijuana Use
- Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease
- Health Tip: Recovering From C-Section
- Health Tip: When Infants Get Diarrhea
- Great American Smokeout '09: Time to Quit
- 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, 2009
- 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, 2009
November 22, 2009
- Go Healthy, Not Hungry for Holiday Eating
- Health Highlights: Nov. 22, 2009
- Missing Gene Tied to Bone Marrow Transplant Problems
November 23, 2009
- 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
- Smoking During Pregnancy, Lead Exposure Raise ADHD Risk in Kids
- 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, 2009
- 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, 2009
- 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, 2009
- 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, 2009
- 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, 2009
- Seniors May Need Help Overcoming Holiday Blues
- Psychotherapy Can Boost Happiness More Than Money: Study
November 29, 2009
November 30, 2009
- 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
