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September 2008
September 1
Health Highlights: Sept. 1, 2008
New Type of Stent Appears Safe, Effective
Health Tip: Prevent Dry Skin
Health Tip: When Your Baby Needs Shots
Daytime Sleeping Linked to Poor Recovery in Older Patients
Secrets of Telomerase Revealed
Active Video Games Help Kids Exercise
'Bonding Gene' Could Help Men Stay Married
HPV Vaccine Has Higher Allergic Reaction Rate
September 2
Health Tip: Take Care of a Cast
Direct-to-Consumer Drug Ads Have Little Effect on Sales: Study
Health Tip: Buy a Safe Bathtub for Baby
3 Questions Can Spot Possible Postpartum Depression
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 2, 2008
Health Highlights: Sept. 2, 2008
Children of Older Fathers at Risk for Bipolar Disorder
Extremely Preemie Babies Prone to Behavior Woes Later On
Breast Cancer Drug Not Tied to Cognitive Decline: Study
No Definitive Link Seen Between Vytorin and Cancer
Brain's Serotonin May Explain Seasonal Mood Changes
Youth Suicides Continue to Rise in U.S.
Excercise May Help Prevent Age-Related Memory Loss
Paid Family Leave Program Goes Mostly Unused
Kids of Stressed, Low-Income Moms Prone to Weight Problems
September 3
Hydrating Kidney Patients With Sodium Bicarb Has Little Effect
Health Tip: Adjusting to a Hearing Aid
Health Tip: Know the Signs of Concussion
Early Weight Gain Might Mean Higher Blood Pressure Later
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 3, 2008
Health Highlights: Sept. 3, 2008
Drug Given 24 Hours After Stroke Helps Repair Brain Tissue
Kids' Fever Time Cut Using Ibuprofen First
Height May Boost Prostate Cancer Risk, Study Suggests
College Freshmen See Prescription Drug Misuse More Risky Than Alcohol and Pot
New Drug Helps Relieve Gout
Study Links Serum Calcium, Prostate Cancer Death
Cholesterol Drugs Lower Stroke Risk in Older People
Defibrillators Don't Diminish Quality of Life
Doctors Could Play a Part in Preventing Suicides
New Screening Catches More Breast Cancers
September 4
'Street' Drug Use Down, Prescription Drug Abuse Rising: U.S. Report
Health Tip: Controlling Asthma
Scientists Discover How Osteoarthritis Destroys Cartilage
Health Tip: Avoid Yeast Infections
Study Dispels Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine
Health Highlights: Sept. 4, 2008
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 4, 2008
Research Unveils Earliest Cell Changes in Down Syndrome
Scientists Spot New Twist in HIV Infection
Even Kids With Known Allergies Can Be Safely Vaccinated
Genetic Mutations Linked to Deadly Cancers
FDA Demands Tougher Warnings on Immunosuppressive Drugs
Most U.S. Kids Getting Recommended Vaccinations
Neighborhood Alcohol Outlets Tied to Kids' Injury Risk
Non-Hospital Baby Abductions on the Rise
2 Million Cancer Cases Tied to Tobacco Use
Sleep Therapy Restores Brain Function in Insomniacs
September 5
Health Tip: Getting Ready for Cancer Treatment
Health Tip: Healing After a C-Section
Think You Are Lead-Free? Check Your Soil
Blacks With Lung Disease Face Increased Cancer Risk
Health Highlights: Sept. 5, 2008
Last of Woolly Mammoths Had North American Roots
Obesity Worsens Asthma
Drug Re-Sensitizes Breast Tumors to Treatment
Almost Half of Adults Will Develop Knee Osteoarthritis by 85
FDA to List Drugs Under Review for Safety Issues
Chinese Work Sees Through Invisibility Quest
No Place Safe From Allergies
Free Drug Samples May End Up Costing More
Scientists ID 2 New Genes for Bowel Disease in Kids
For Even Healthy Men, Alcohol Seems to Lower Heart Attack Risk
Artery Plaque Rupture Can Occur Without Symptoms
September 6
2 Techniques Found Effective in Carotid Artery Narrowing
Health Highlights: Sept. 6, 2008
MRIs Don't Improve Breast Cancer Care, Outcome
September 7
Health Highlights: Sept. 7 2008
Hurricane Threats: Time to Batten Down the Hatches
Once-Weekly Diabetes Drug Boosts Blood Sugar Control
September 8
Health Tip: Stay Safe on the School Bus
Health Tip: Understanding Serving Sizes
Painkillers Lower PSA Test Readings
Health Highlights: Sept. 8, 2008
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 8, 2008
Walking Styles a Quick Cue to Gender
Under-the-Skin Blood Sugar Monitor Boosts Diabetes Control
More Sweat Equals Lower Risk of Exercise-Induced Asthma
Buyers Spend More With Non-Cash Purchases
Fewer College Kids Smoking, But Industry Tactics a Threat
Vitamin B12 Key to Aging Brain
Fall Risk Higher in Older Women Who Sleep Less
Kids' Eye Injuries From Golf Clubs Rare But Severe
Vigorous Exercise Aids Those With Obesity-Related Gene
HRT Use Raises Risk of Stomach Trouble
Brain's Memory Capacity Much Larger Than Believed
September 9
Serotonin Transporter Levels May Explain Winter Blues
Health Tip: If the Shoe Fits
Air Pollution Harms Patients After Heart Attack
Health Tip: Eating a Brain-Healthy Diet
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 9, 2008
Health Highlights: Sept. 9, 2008
CDC Campaign Targets MRSA Infections
Job Loss Has Long-Term Impact on Social Lives
Lung Cancer Rates Among Nonsmokers Not on the Rise
Heavier People Have Heart Attacks Earlier
Study Probes Why Smokers Find It Hard to Quit
Med School Diversity May Help Whites Care Better for Minorities
Colon Cancer Treatments Need Improvements
Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill Patients
Formula Samples Hinder Breast-Feeding Efforts
Blood Pressure Treatment Can Be Used Against Stroke
September 10
Health Tip: Apply Bug Spray the Right Way
Scratched Surfaces May Trap Bacteria During Food Processing
Teen Brain Might Get Hooked Easier on OxyContin
Health Tip: Help Your Child Develop Healthy Habits
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 10, 2008
Health Highlights: Sept. 10, 2008
Patient-Centered 'Medical Home' Models Lag in Key Areas
Stopping Cancer From Rebounding After Treatment
Retail Clinics Attracting Those Without Regular Doctors
9/11's Health Effects Lingered for Years
Tight Blood Sugar Control Helps Diabetics Long-Term
Special Dyes and Lighting Kill MRSA, Research Shows
Survival Rates Improve for Kids With Blood Cancers
Erbitux Extends Life for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Chromosome Tests Help Study of Kids' Mental Anomalies
Surgery for Knee Osteoarthritis No Better Than Therapy, Meds
Bacterial Infections May Be Overlooked in SIDS Cases
September 11
Health Tip: Control Overeating
9/11's Psychological Scars Slowly Healing
Health Tip: Depression in Seniors
Bullying Top Concern of Parents With Overweight Child
Health Highlights: Sept. 11, 2008
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 11, 2008
Spiritual Beliefs Part of Health Care for Some
Imaging Shows Why Injured Brains 'Work Harder'
Time Teaches Brain to Recognize Objects
Compound Could Reduce Heart Attack Damage
An Oral Approach to Heart Disease
Natural Childbirth Moms More Attuned to Babies' Cry
'Abuse-Resistant' Form of OxyContin May Be Near
HIV Infection Rate for Young Black Men 'Alarming:' CDC
Depressed Moms in Violent Homes Twice as Likely to Hit Kids
September 12
Banning Soft Drinks in Schools Has Small Impact
Majority of College Students Report Backpack-Related Pain
Health Tip: Preparing for Pregnancy
Health Tip: When Diabetics Get Sick
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 12, 2008
Health Highlights: Sept. 12, 2008
Sleep Apnea May Cause Erectile Dysfunction
Mediterranean Diet Cuts Death From Chronic Diseases
Sensor Detects Levels of Brain Chemicals
Broccoli Compound May Help COPD Patients
Palliative Care Programs Could Boost Hospitals' Bottom Line
Gene-Transfer Proves Safe for Vision Problem
Weight-Loss Surgery Weighed as Diabetes Rx
Bye, Bye Back Fat?
Broad Screening of Blood Clots May Find Cancers Earlier
Ordinary Chores Cause Half of All Eye Injuries
September 13
Health Highlights: Sept. 13, 2008
Changes in Seniors' Sleep Patterns Need Attention
Too Few People Know Symptoms of Heart Trouble
September 14
Health Highlights: Sept. 14, 2008
Safety Gear a Must to Prevent Kids' Sports Injuries
Colon Cancer Oncogene Discovered
Later Use of Clot-Buster After Stroke Possible: Study
September 15
Health Tip: Helping a Loved One Heal
Health Tip: Keep Stress at Bay
Gene Boosts Resistance to Chemo Drug
Most Women With Osteoporosis Unaware of Raised Fracture Risk
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 15, 2008
Gardasil Approved for Additional Uses
Health Highlights: Sept. 15, 2008
Breast Cancer Vaccine Blasts Some Tumors
Newer Drugs No Better Than Older Ones for Childhood Schizophrenia
Web Site Helps Cancer Patients With Fertility Preservation
Prosthetic Ears Boost Hearing After Injury
Migraine Sufferers Face Greater Blood Clot Risk
Keppra XR Approved for Partial-Onset Seizures
Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis Patients Urged
Thumbs Down on Beta Blockers for High Blood Pressure
Diabetics Less Likely to Lose Weight After Gastric Bypass
Stem Cells Ease Stroke-Like Brain Damage in Mice
Immune System Biomarkers May Predict Early Lung Cancer
September 16
FDA Mulls Changes to Allergy Labeling on Foods
Health Tip: Taking an NSAID
Researchers Suppress 'Hunger Hormone'
Health Tip: Prevent Ear Pain in Flight
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 16, 2008
Health Highlights: Sept. 16, 2008
Lifestyle Changes Boost Enzyme Regulating Cell Aging
Plastic Chemical Tied to Heart Disease and Diabetes
Compound Reverses Huntington's Symptoms in Mice
Estrogen Cream No Match for Sun-Damaged Skin
MRI Detects Soft Tissue Damage Affecting Kids' Hearing
Female Incontinence a Prevalent Problem
Survival Rate Little Changed With Aortic Valve Disorder
3-D MRI Helps Detect Patients at High Risk for Stroke
Massage Therapy Helps Those With Advanced Cancer
FDA Bars Generic Drugs From Indian Company
Healthy Lifestyle Boosts Women's Longevity
September 17
Stress Disorder Affects 20% of Intensive Care Patients
Health Tip: Skin Care for Diabetics
Health Tip: Booster Seat Safety
Pregnant Mom's Flu Shot Protects Baby
Health Highlights: Sept. 17, 2008
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 17, 2008
Medicare Advantage Plans Get Lion's Share of Insurers' Ad Dollars
New Noninvasive Device Could Control Diabetes
Team Tracks Cell That May Repair Skeletal Muscle Damage
Premixed Insulin May Offer Better Blood Sugar Control
Signaling Protein Could Be Target for Leukemia Chemo
Relaxation Tapes or Mozart Lower Blood Pressure
Patient-Reported Health Scores May Predict Head, Neck Cancer Outcomes
Speaking Spanish Limits Access to Health Care
Daycare Infants Less Likely to Develop Asthma
Virtual Colonoscopy Effective for Average Risk People
September 18
Health Tip: Pregnancy and Back Pain
Health Tip: Good Scents During Pregnancy
School-Based Efforts Boost Kids' Fruit, Vegetable Intake
Antibiotics for Preterm Labor Linked to Cerebral Palsy
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 18, 2008
Health Highlights: Sept. 18, 2008
Calcium Supplements Cut Blood Lead Levels During Pregnancy
No Tan Is a Safe Tan
Drug Combo Fights Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Cell Growth
FDA Proposes Regulations for Genetically Engineered Animals
U.S. Barred 33 TB-Infected People From Flying Over Past Year
Girls From Poorer Areas More Likely to Have Sex Earlier
Anti-Nausea Patch Approved for Chemo Patients
Parenting Plays Key Role in Infant's Response to Stress
More Kids Getting Kidney Stones
Mom's Diet Can Alter Genes to Raise Babies' Asthma Risk
Acetaminophen Linked to Childhood Asthma
Drug Can Slow Bone Loss in Prostate Cancer Patients
September 19
Health Tip: Is LASIK Right for You?
Group Works to Streamline Cancer Therapy Approvals
Red Wine Molecule Might Battle MS
Health Tip: Massage Arthritis Pain
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 19, 2008
Health Highlights: Sept. 19, 2008
Parental Involvement in School Has Its Limits
Social Exclusion May Literally Leave People Frozen Out
Vitamin C Might Help Lower Hypertension
Many Doctors Don't Know Blood Pressure Guidelines
'Healthy Fat' Chemical Aids Body's Metabolism
Salt Contributes to Resistant High Blood Pressure
Chamomile Tea May Ward Off Diabetes Damage
Medicare's Monthly Premium Won't Rise in 2009
Vitamin D Levels Might Predict Risk for MS
Boys as Socially Aggressive as Girls: Study
Simple Blood Test Could Spot Alzheimer's Risk
September 20
Sports Eye Injuries Leading Cause of Blindness in Youths
Health Highlights: Sept. 20, 2008
September 21
Health Highlights: Sept. 21, 2008
Fall Cleanup Is a Prime Time for Accidents
Breast Cancer Survivors Report High Quality of Life After Treatment
To Sleep, Perchance to
Smell
?
Acid Reflux Linked to Chronic Croup
September 22
Acupuncture Eases Breast Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Health Tip: Develop a Birth Plan
Health Tip: Prevent Stomach Pain
Vitamin D Receptor Gene Variant Tied to Melanoma
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 22, 2008
Health Highlights: Sept. 22, 2008
Caregivers Face Multiple Strains Tending Older Parents
Shorter-Course Radiation for Breast Cancer Safe, Effective
Radiosurgery Proves Viable for Some Pancreatic Cancers
Women's Peripheral Artery Disease Tied to Secondhand Smoke
For Some Doctors, Empathy Is in Short Supply
Low Thyroid Function Linked to Heart Failure Risk
Family History Key Player in Brain Cancer Risk
Cholesterol Drugs May Raise Post-Op Delirium Risk
Heart Attack Care Often Delayed for the Poor
September 23
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 23, 2008
U.S. Abortion Rate at 30-Year Low
Health Tip: Satisfying Food Cravings
Many Trial Reports on FDA-Approved Drugs Go Unpublished
Health Tip: Prevent a Pain in the Neck
Health Highlights: Sept. 23, 2008
Stroke Prevalence Higher, Deadlier Among American Indians
Nasal Insulin Won't Shield At-Risk Kids From Diabetes
Whole Brain Radiation Not Best for Cancer That Has Spread
Hormone Therapy Not Best for Older Prostate Cancer Patients
FDA Goes After Unapproved Eye Washes, Skin Ointments
Blacks at Greater Risk of Precancerous Colon Polyps
Bone Loss Stable on Restricted Calorie Diet
Hormone Rx May Protect Women With Breast Cancer Gene
Researchers ID Ovarian Cancer Biomarker
Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates Vary Widely
Leading COPD Drugs Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack
Wine Compound May Protect Against Radiation Exposure
September 24
Health Tip: Choosing a Knee Brace
A Honey of a Sinusitis Treatment
Painkiller May Prevent Diabetes-Related Retinal Damage
Health Tip: Exercise for People With Diabetes
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 24, 2008
Health Highlights: Sept. 24, 2008
Boomers Should Add Muscle Before It's Too Late
Flu Vaccine Should Be More Effective: CDC
Regular Hand-Washing Can Prevent Against Colds, Flu
Early Breast Cancer No More Likely to Return in Young Women
Alert Issued on Use of Blood Thinners
Angioplasty Not Cost-Effective for Chronic Coronary Disease
Bisphosphonates Cause Rare Eye Inflammation
Drug Coated Stents Better After Heart Attack
Casual Smokers at Greater Risk for Alcohol-Use Disorders
U.S. Kids Take More Psychotropic Drugs Than Europeans
September 25
Health Tip: What Causes Sore Breasts?
New Diabetes Drug Works Well in Trial
Health Tip: Keep Kidney Infections at Bay
Surgery Unneeded in Most Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Cases
Hypnosis Cuts Hot Flashes for Breast Cancer Survivors
Health Highlights: Sept. 25, 2008
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 25, 2008
Voice Problems in Seniors Undertreated
Surgery May Not Help Most People With Narrowed Brain Artery
Brain Aneurysm Rupture Risk Tied to Location, Size
'Fear of Losing' Key Emotion in Economic Decisions
Researchers Report Stem Cell Advance
Scientists ID Compounds That Prevent Brain Nerve Damage
Statins Can Hinder Muscle Repair
Most Medicare Drug Premiums Same or Lower in 2009
Moderate Aerobic Exercise Lowers Diabetics' Liver Fat
Drug Fights Diabetic Eye Disease
September 26
Health Tip: Ease PMS Symptoms
Health Tip: If Your Child Stutters
Babies Who Eat Fish Lower Eczema Risk
Physical Exam as Good as High Tech in Assessing Heart Failure
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 26, 2008
Health Highlights: Sept. 26, 2008
Patient Harm From Problem 'Handoffs' Is Common: Report
Active Social Life May Reduce Men's Alzheimer's Risk
Vitamin C Protects Some Elderly Men From Bone Loss
Anemia Drugs Linked to Stroke Study Deaths: FDA
Researchers Develop Pig Model for Cystic Fibrosis
FDA Faulted for Lack of Produce Oversight
Migraines More Frequent, Intense in Overweight Kids
Lance Armstrong's New Challenge Could Be His Greatest
3M Injected Drug Users Worldwide Could Be HIV-Positive
September 27
Fall Sports Peak Time for Lower Leg Damage
Health Highlights: Sept. 27, 2008
September 28
Health Highlights: Sept. 28, 2008
Older Problem Gamblers Face Increased Suicide Risk
Studies Ignite Hope for Long-Acting Allergy Vaccines
September 29
Health Tip: Eating Out With Food Allergies
Scams and Shams That Prey on Cancer Patients
Health Tip: Does Your Child Need a Nap?
Eating Fish, Breast-Feeding Boosts Infant Development
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 29, 2008
Health Highlights: Sept. 29, 2008
Seniors in Poor Areas More Likely to Die After Surgery
Study Suggests How Cancers Spread to Lungs
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Best for Traumatized Youths
Pain More a Cause of Arthritis Than a Symptom
Blood Thinner Linked to Increased Brain Bleeding
Heart Pump Helps Children Waiting for Transplant
'Superbug' Test Detects MRSA Faster
Scientists ID Gene Pathway Triggering Melanoma Spread
Common Gene Mutation Lowers Risk for Bipolar Disorder
September 30
Link Between Vaccine and MS Unproven
Health Tip: Stretch Your Hamstrings
Health Tip: Meeting Criteria for Blood Donation
Birth Size Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 30, 2008
Health Highlights: Sept. 30, 2008
Anti-Obesity Drugs Could Fight Viral Infections
Occupational Therapy Plus Exercise Benefits Osteoarthritis
Fewer Doses, Intramuscular Injection Cut Anthrax Shot Side Effects
Psychotherapy Works Best Over the Long Term
Gene Could Link Obesity, Colon Cancer
Traffic Deaths Spike on Election Day
Media Doesn't Often Mention Pharma Funding on Research
Team Sniffs Out Process That Could Make 'Artificial Nose'
Popular Supplements Don't Work Against Arthritis: Study
Three Genes Raise Gout Risk
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