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News Archive for September 2007
September 1, 2007
- Teens' Cell Talk at Night Can Be Tiring
- HIV Drug Might Fight Cancer
- Scientists ID Likely Culprit in 'Popcorn Lung'
- Health Highlights: Sept. 1, 2007
September 2, 2007
September 3, 2007
- Health Tip: Get Enough Vitamin D
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Medical Errors
- Work Time Predicts Sleep Time
- Health Highlights: Sept. 3, 2007
- Leave That Holiday 'To Do' List in a Drawer
September 4, 2007
- Rock 'N' Roll: Sex, Drugs and an Early Exit
- 9% of U.S. Kids Have ADHD
- Bipolar Diagnoses in Younger People Show Huge Increase
- Health Tip: Caring For Your Hearing Aid
- Smokers More Likely to Develop Dementia
- Health Tip: Prepare a First Aid Kit
- Health Highlights: Sept. 4, 2007
- Smoking in Movies May Put Teens at Risk
- Parental Involvement Key to Battling Bulimia
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 4, 2007
- First New Smallpox Vaccine Approved Since 1931
- Excessive TV Spurs Attention Trouble in Kids
- Parents' Worries Hamper Kids' Asthma Treatment
- Fat Builds Up in Hearts Before Diabetes Onset
- Trial to Test Gene Therapy for Angina in Women
- Limiting Residents' Hours Has Little Impact on Patient Mortality
- Nicotine in Breast Milk Shortens Baby's Naptime
September 5, 2007
- Health Tip: Preventing a Bunion
- Health Tip: Break the Habit of Thumb Sucking
- High Co-Pays Cause Seniors to Go Without Meds
- Test Spots Genetic Damage Done by Smoking
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 5, 2007
- Health Highlights: Sept. 5, 2007
- Experimental Antidepressants Offer Faster Relief
- Knee Pain May Signal Lung Cancer
- Alzheimer's Patients May Suffer 'Silent' Seizures
- Parents' PTSD May Boost Stress in Offspring
- Genes Boost Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus
- Controversial Anemia Drug Doesn't Cut Need for Transfusions
- Drug, Pacemaker Fight Irregular Heartbeat
- First Generic Versions of Coreg Approved
September 6, 2007
- Health Highlights: Sept. 6, 2007
- Women's Beauty, Men's Wealth Key to Romance: Study
- Health Tip: Some Must Be Extra Careful With OTC Drugs
- Studies Shed New Light on Breast Cancer, Treatment
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Hemorrhoids
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 6, 2007
- Vitamin C Plus Fat Might Spur Cancer
- Food Additives Could Fuel Hyperactivity in Kids
- Toddler Study Proves Humans Outsmart Apes
- Filtered Cigarettes Blamed for Huge Rise in Type of Lung Cancer
- Counseling Boosts Alzheimer's Caregivers' Health
- Teen Suicides Up Sharply for First Time in Years
- Barbershop Talks Cut Black Men's Prostate Cancer Risk
- Workouts a Boon for Breast Cancer Patients
- Cutting Salt Won't Affect Foods' Safety
September 7, 2007
- Theater Classes Help Docs' Bedside Manners
- Get Your Fruits & Veggies: CDC
- Health Tip: Safety at the Salon
- Health Tip: Keep a Health Journal
- Health Highlights: Sept. 7, 2007
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 7, 2007
- 1 in 3 Varsity Athletes Has Exercise-Induced Asthma
- Depression May Be World's Most Disabling Disease
- Child's Flu Shot Helps Whole Family
- Family History Has Strong Effect on Cardiac Risk
- Group B Strep: A Threat to Newborns That Doesn't Have to Be
- Researchers Find Better Way to Deliver Blood Thinner
September 8, 2007
September 9, 2007
- Health Highlights: Sept. 9, 2007
- Saturated Fat: Even a Little Splurge May Be Too Much
- International Database Seeks to Boost Treatment of Altitude Sickness
September 10, 2007
- Mental Health Woes Strike Half of Cancer Patients
- Health Tip: When Your Taste Buds Sour
- Health Tip: Dealing With Dandruff
- Study Questions Dead-End Cancer Clinical Trials
- Health Highlights: Sept. 10, 2007
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 10, 2007
- Long-Term Fatigue Plagues Cancer Survivors
- Injuries, Deaths Tied to Consumer Drugs Rise Sharply
- Antidepressant as Good as Antipsychotics for Dementia
- Experts Sort Out Good Fats From Bad
- Small Incisions Make Heart Valve Surgery Safer
- Vitamin D Supplements May Lengthen Life
- Mediterranean Diet May Boost Alzheimer's Survival
- Experts Offer Tips on Lung Cancer Prevention
September 11, 2007
- Health Tip: If Your Child Has a Bruise
- Weight Gain May Spell Trouble for Heart Failure Patients
- 6 Years Later, 9/11 Health Questions Linger
- Health Tip: Symptoms of Sinus Infection
- Health Highlights: Sept. 11, 2007
- Medicare Spending Caps Cause Seniors to Stop Meds
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 11, 2007
- Bypass 'Off-Pump' Boosts Women's Outcomes
- Schizophrenia Gene May Have On/Off Switch
- Lowering Blood Protein Won't Help Kidney Patients
- U.S. Health Initiative Targets Aging Hispanics
- Diabetes Drug Avandia Boosts Heart Risks: Study
- The ABCs of Getting Your Zzzzs
- Beta Blocker Doesn't Help Children With Heart Failure
September 12, 2007
- Advance Reported in Heart Valves for Children
- Education Linked to Cancer Death Rates
- Health Tip: Early Signs of Pregnancy
- Health Tip: Tension Headaches
- Family Dinners Shape Healthier Eating Habits
- Health Highlights: Sept. 12, 2007
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 12, 2007
- Veggies Might Ward Off Age-Linked Vision Woes
- Tamoxifen Helps Treat Bipolar Disorder
- Imaging Software Helps Track, Treat Injured Brains
- U.S. Life Expectancy Hits New High
- Contact Lens Germs Give Clues to Eye Infection
- Being Overweight is Hard on the Heart
- New Drug No Substitute for Standard Blood-Clot Therapy
- Jogging in Traffic Cuts Blood Flow to Heart
- Stem Cell Therapy Disappoints Against Rare Kidney Ailment
September 13, 2007
- Health Tip: Once Baby Makes Three
- Falling Platelet Counts May Signal HIV-Linked Dementia
- Health Tip: When Acupuncture May Help
- Stopping Tysabri May Worsen MS
- Health Highlights: Sept. 13, 2007
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 13, 2007
- Cialis Eases Erectile Dysfunction After Spinal Cord Injury
- Stomach Virus a Culprit in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Novel Cooling Therapy May Have Aided Injured Football Player
- 1 in 4 Men Over 30 Has Low Testosterone
- Number of Partners Doesn't Explain Gay HIV Rate
- Coming Soon: Pain-Free Dentistry
- Tweaking Genes Could Extend ALS Survival
- Drug-Coated Stents Go Head to Head
- Screening Proposed for Childhood Cholesterol Levels
September 14, 2007
- Health Tip: Falling Asleep
- Gene Mutations May Cause Rare Neonatal Diabetes
- No Need for All-Day Patch to Treat 'Lazy Eye'
- Health Tip: Do's and Don'ts While Breastfeeding
- Health Highlights: Sept. 14, 2007
- Osteoporosis Drug Evista Approved to Cut Risk of Breast Cancer
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 14, 2007
- Tomato Diet Can't Guarantee Prostate Health: Study
- Pill Equals Injection in Preventing Clots After Hip Replacement
- Common Foot Myths Trip Us Up
- FDA Approves Osteoporosis Drug to Cut Breast Cancer Risk
- Women's Folic Acid Levels Improving
- Non-Stick Gum Something to Chew On
- Doctors Debate Drugs vs. Surgery for Angina
- Experts Publish New Lung Disease Guidelines
- Oil Spill Cleanup May Hurt Workers' Lungs
September 15, 2007
September 16, 2007
- Eye Safety Begins at Home
- Genetics Hold Promise, Challenges for Cancer Care
- Health Highlights: Sept. 16, 2007
September 17, 2007
- Health Tip: Plan Healthy Family Meals
- The Nutrition-Conscious Take a Bite Out of Fast Food
- Depression Pushes Middle-Aged Workers to Retire
- Health Tip: Yeast Infections Can Recur
- Health Highlights: Sept. 17, 2007
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 17, 2007
- Allergy-Induced Asthma More Common in Affluent Countries
- Gene May Influence Breast Cancer-Estrogen Link
- Mouthpiece Could Help Ease Snoring
- Cancer Care Might Impair Driving
- Technique Offers Safer Tonsil Removal
- Gene Mutation Linked to Parkinson's Disease
- Aerobic, Weight Training Combo Best Against Diabetes
- Transsexuals Can Benefit From Nose Reshaping
September 18, 2007
- Health Tip: Breast Reduction Surgery
- Health Tip: Brightening Your Pearly Whites
- Once-a-Year Bone Drug Lowers Fracture Risk
- Genome Area Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Health Highlights: Sept. 18, 2007
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 18, 2007
- Genetic Test Approved for Sensitivity to Blood Thinner
- Blood Marker Might Help Spot Early Liver Cancer
- New Test Screens for Bacteria in Blood Platelets
- Skin Cooling After Laser Treatment Could Leave Marks
- Hospital Quality Info on Web Can Be Misleading
- Study Questions Genetic Screening for Treatable Diseases
- Study Downgrades Gene as Heart Risk Factor
- Nighttime Home Dialysis a Boon for Kidney Patients
- Tiny Sensor Could Spot Cancer Early
September 19, 2007
- Health Tip: Risk Factors for Gallstones
- 'Cosby' Star Tackles a Silent Heart Threat
- Health Tip: Soothing Infants' Sore Gums
- Few Americans Know of Leg Artery Danger
- Natural Protein Could Help Spot, Treat Liver Cancer
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 19, 2007
- Health Highlights: Sept. 19, 2007
- Hushed Genes Might Mean Higher Lung Cancer Risk
- Stem Cells From Testes Produce Wide Range of Tissue Types
- More Americans Urged to Get Flu Shots
- Early Human-Like Skeletons Are First Outside of Africa
- Obesity Won't Affect Seniors' Memory
- Nasal Flu Vaccine Approved for Children Ages 2-5
- Genetic Cause of Rare Immune Disorder Discovered
- Tissue-Growth Gene Tied to Scleroderma
- Steroids Seem Safe for Babies at Risk of Early Birth
September 20, 2007
- Brain Defect Helps Drive Fragile X Syndrome
- Health Tip: Understanding Glaucoma
- Newer Antibiotic Speeds TB Healing
- Health Tip: Pacifier Safety
- Health Highlights: Sept. 20, 2007
- Americans Confused About FDA and Drug Safety
- Gene Test Could Boost Myeloma Treatment
- Researchers Pinpoint Link Between Caloric Restriction and Longevity
- Scientists Map Elephantiasis Parasite's Genome
- Support System Leads to Better Diet, Nutrition
- Link Between Air Pollution, Stroke Gets Clearer
- Childhood Obesity Epidemic a Long-Term Challenge
- Experts Compare Colon Cancer Treatment Outcomes
September 21, 2007
- No Clear Winner in Diabetes Treatment Trial
- Health Tip: If Your Child Wets the Bed
- Diet Change Can Curb Fatty Liver Disease
- Health Tip: Choosing a Contraceptive
- Health Highlights: Sept. 21, 2007
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 21, 2007
- Post-Knee Replacement Physio Helps in Short Term
- ADHD Drugs Help Boost Children's Grades
- Many U.S. Women Unaware of Birth Defect Risks
- Most Women Unaware of Hormone Replacement Study
- Gene Chip Data Can Boost Cancer Outcomes
- Teenage Drinking Can Spell Lasting Trouble
- Clues to Cell Death Could Fight Disease
- Mother's Blood Could Offer Insights Into Fetal Health
- Restroom Study Finds Hand Washing on the Decline
September 22, 2007
September 23, 2007
- Cataract Surgery: A Bargain, Despite the Price
- Health Highlights: Sept. 23, 2007
- Experts Offer Tips on Easing Mammogram Discomfort
September 24, 2007
- Doctors' Office Outreach Boosts Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Tip: The Benefits of Tying the Knot
- Study Offers Insights Into Sensory Perceptions
- Health Tip: Controlling Foot Odor
- Health Highlights: Sept. 24, 2007
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 24, 2007
- More Prostate Cancers Might Be Prevented
- Scientists Serve Up Better Fish Batter
- No Link Between Anti-Nausea Drug, Heart Trouble
- HRT: A Boost for Libido, But Not Memory
- Even Sham Acupuncture Eases Low Back Pain
- Take Care of Your Heart Before and After Problems
- Most Parents Have Say in Kids' Hospital Care
- In-Flight Clot Risk Low for Most People
- Doctors Often Fail to Spot Suicidal Patients
September 25, 2007
- Health Tip: Causes of Corns and Calluses
- Regular Eye Screens Spot Diabetic Vision Trouble
- Health Tip: Finding Fiber in Your Diet
- Breast Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall
- Health Highlights: Sept. 25, 2007
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 25, 2007
- Junk Food, TV Driving Kids to Obesity
- Study Questions Flu Shot's Value for Older People
- Brain Activity Might Point to Early Alzheimer's
- Omega-3s Guard Against Type 1 Diabetes
- Hospitals' Primary Care Docs Boost Outcomes
- Fecal Blood Tests Effective at Spotting Colon Cancer
- Treatment Programs Benefit Depressed Workers
- Study Links Coronary Disease, Colon Cancer
- 1 in 12 Outpatient Visits Is for Prevention: Study
September 26, 2007
- Health Tip: Wash Fruits and Vegetables
- Caffeine Plus Acetaminophen Toxic for Some
- Heart Attack Survivors Benefit From Rehab
- Health Tip: Weaning Baby From a Pacifier
- Health Highlights: Sept. 26, 2007
- Guidelines Seek to Boost Study of Critically Ill
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 26, 2007
- Fruits, Veggies Won't Lower Colon Cancer Risk
- Music Training Helps Gets People Talking
- Stop-Smoking Therapies Have Benefits, Risks for Pregnant Women
- Doctors See Return of Kaposi's Sarcoma in Handful of AIDS Patients
- High HDL Levels Protect Heart Health
- Scientists Spot Key to Kidney Transplant Success
- Kids' Vaccine Ingredient Not Likely Linked to Neurological Problems
September 27, 2007
- Fried Food Compounds May Harm Heart
- Health Tip: Spotting a Tremor
- Health Tip: Considering Low-Carb?
- Wine, Beer, Spirits Boost Breast Cancer Risk Equally
- Health Highlights: Sept. 27, 2007
- Older Blacks, Latinos Struggle With Diabetes Control
- For Some, Diabetes Care Worse Than Illness Itself
- Drug Industry Seeks Tests to Spot Side Effect Risks
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 27, 2007
- Scientists Map Intestinal Bug's Genome
- Toxic Shock Drug Might Aid Trauma Victims
- Earth's Oxygen May Have Arrived Earlier
- Genes Might Predispose Antidepressant Users to Suicidal Thoughts
September 28, 2007
- Accordions Breathe Easier Since Smoking Ban
- Bird Flu Virus Can Infect Fetus
- Health Tip: Even Babies Can Have Foot Problems
- Health Tip: Understanding Fever Blisters
- 15% of Women Struggle With Pregnancy-Related Depression
- Health Highlights: Sept. 28, 2007
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 28, 2007
- Meditation May Help Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers
- Brain 'Switch' Helps Doctors Deal With Patients' Pain
- FDA Cracks Down on Unapproved Cough Medicines
- Less Smog Now in Eastern U.S.: EPA
- FDA Approves New Flu Vaccine
- Older Brothers Might Spur Kids' Aggression
- Trouble at Home Boosts Kids' Asthma
- Weight Loss Can Control Hypertension
- Better Lupus Treatments on the Horizon
September 29, 2007
- FDA Experts Urge Ban on Cold Medicines for Young Children
- Health Highlights: Sept. 29, 2007
- Take Care of Heart Before Any Surgery: Experts
- Diabetes Drugs Boost Heart Failure But Not Death
