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News Archive for September 2009
September 1, 2009
- Reflux Drugs OK With Blood Thinners
- Chemotherapy Linked to Sleep-Wake Cycle Disruptions
- Health Tip: Pack Your Child's Lunch
- Blood Thinner May Prevent Chemo-Related Clots
- Health Tip: Keep Seniors Safe at Home
- Driving After Binge Drinking More Common Than Believed
- Health Highlights: Sept. 1, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 1, 2009
- Key Protein May Link Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Woes
- Drivers Distracted When Near Schools
- New Therapy Spares Organ in Early Esophageal Cancer
- Blood Test May Spot Pancreatic Cancer Early
- Adult Weight Gain Tied to Prostate Cancer Risk
- Swine Flu May Be Less Dangerous Than Predicted: Study
- Corticosteroids Treat Bell's Palsy
- Government Best Source for U.S. Hospital Data, Study Finds
- Two Treatments Equally Effective for Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Sometimes Angioplasty Can Wait
- Scientists Make Sweet Monkey Music
September 2, 2009
- Keep Your Flu Shots Straight This Fall
- Health Tip: Gauging Mercury Levels in Fish
- Health Tip: Can't Sleep?
- New Technique Offers Hope for Kids With Immune Deficiency
- Weight-Loss Surgery Breaks Families' 'Obesity Cycle'
- Health Highlights: Sept. 2, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 2, 2009
- Stroke May Be Striking at a Younger Age
- Caffeine Without Healthy Diet Linked to Heart Risk
- College Students Get More Drunk When Drinks Are Cheap
- Combo Therapies to Lower Cholesterol Don't Work
- Lead Levels in Many Lipsticks Higher Than Reported
- Kids Need More Than Sports for Positive Growth
- Pancreatic Cancer Deaths Higher for Blacks
- Safety Should Be the Goal for Football Players
- Statins Before Vascular Surgery Cut Deaths, Complications
- New Compound Shrinks Skin Cancers
- Pfizer to Pay Record Fine in Fraud Probe
- Playing Tetris May Build Up Your Brain
September 3, 2009
- Service Dogs Help Traumatized Veterans Heal
- Health Tip: Taking a Childbirth Class
- Health Tip: Eating Fish and Shellfish
- Take the Load Off Your Child's Back
- Health Highlights: Sept. 3, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 3, 2009
- Scientists Turn Off 'Obesity Switch' in Mice
- Nightly Snacking May Speed Weight Gain
- Family, Friends Influence Breast Cancer Decisions
- Rewards Are Key to Cooperation
- Discoveries Brighten Search for AIDS Vaccine
- Respirator Masks Best for Swine Flu Health Workers
- Mistrust May Cause People to Put Off Treatment
- Intuniv Approved for Pediatric ADHD
- School Days Give Some Kids a Headache
- Fear of Job Loss May Be Worse Than Loss Itself
- Swine Flu Poses Risk to Kids With Neurological Conditions
- High School Sports Put Players at Risk for Severe Injuries
- Giving Swine Flu Drug by IV Could Save Lives
- Thin Thighs Might Be Harbinger of Heart Disease
September 4, 2009
- Doctors' Efforts to Fight Childhood Obesity Not Working
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Yeast Infections
- Swine Flu Vaccine Seems Safe: Experts
- Health Tip: When Dementia Is Treatable
- Health Highlights: Sept. 4, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 4, 2009
- Fruit Even Healthier Than Thought: Study
- U.S. Issues Swine Flu Guidelines for Day-Care Programs
- Young Animals May Be Able to Erase Bad Memories
- Non-Drinkers More Likely to Be Anxious, Depressed
- Blueberry Drink Protects Mice From Obesity, Diabetes
- Depressed Teens Continue to Suffer
- Exercise May Help Maintain Weight Loss
- Waist-Hip Ratio Good Gauge of Obesity in Elderly, Study Shows
- Moms-to-Be Need Facts on Pain Control
- Acupuncture May Help Relieve Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
September 5, 2009
September 6, 2009
September 7, 2009
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Medical Errors
- Health Tip: Keep Mold Out of Your Home
- Let Orthopedic Surgery Wait Until Morning When Possible
- Even Mild Infections Hasten Decline With Alzheimer's
- Program Curbs Teen Substance Abuse, Delinquency
- Severe, Lasting Depression Tied to Heart Patient Deaths
- Health Highlights: Sept. 7, 2009
September 8, 2009
- Colleges Move to Limit Swine Flu's Spread
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Pinkeye
- Colon Cancer Screenings Still Too Low: Study
- Health Tip: Is Your Child's Backpack Too Heavy?
- Virus May Drive Some Prostate Cancers
- Health Highlights: Sept. 8, 2009
- Yoga Can Ease Lower Back Pain
- Gum Disease May Increase Head and Neck Cancer Risk
- Cancer Drug May Fight Alzheimer's
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 8, 2009
- FDA to Require Faster Reporting of Food-Safety Problems
- Scientists Spot Clue to Cancer's Aggressiveness
- Metozolv Approved for Diabetic Stomach Disorder, GERD
- Blood Test Narrows Down Need for Antibiotics
- Gene Linked to Liver Disease in Cystic Fibrosis
- Motivation May Be at Root of ADHD
- Dopamine May Boost Odds of Transplant Success
- Long-Term Lead Exposure Linked to Heart Deaths
- Antiviral Drugs Should Be Used Cautiously to Fight Flu, U.S. Says
September 9, 2009
- Health Tip: Common Immune System Problems as You Age
- Health Tip: Swaddling Your New Baby
- Metabolic Syndrome May Raise Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease
- FDA Panel Weighs Approving HPV Vaccine for Males
- Health Highlights: Sept. 9, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 9, 2009
- Chinese 'Devil Dung' Plant Could Be a Swine Flu Fighter
- Day Care May Not Shield Kids From Asthma, Allergies
- Nicotine Plays Tricks on Brain: Study
- Some Parents Aren't Giving Kids Pain Meds Post-Surgery
- Trauma From Iraq Could Alter Veterans' Brains
- New Vaccine May Work Better Against Lung Disease
- U.S. Health Costs Will Continue to Cause Financial Pain
- Study Shows 1% of Americans Have Been Infected With West Nile
- Testing Young Athletes for Heart Defects May Save Lives
- Getting Closer to the Origins of Prostate Cancer
- MRSA May Succumb to Honey
- Brain Scans Could Help Spot Schizophrenia Earlier
- Scientists Find Clue to Dangerous Side Effect of MS Drug
September 10, 2009
- Health Tip: Take Medications Safely
- Girl in Iconic Vietnam War Photo Brings Message of Hope
- Health Tip: If You Smoke While Pregnant
- Treating Workers' Mental Woes May Boost Productivity
- Health Highlights: Sept. 10, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 10, 2009
- Allergies Dampen Sex Lives
- Research Seeks Cause of Preeclampsia
- Swine Flu Burrows Into Lungs: Study
- Deep Sea Microbes Shed Light on Human Biology
- Swine Flu Shots May Come Too Late to Stem Fall Outbreak: Study
- Treating Childhood Leukemia With Fewer Side Effects
- Get Your Vaccine for Seasonal Flu, Experts Urge
- Environment May Play Role in Racial Health Disparities
- Doctor-Patient Talk May Help Blacks With Hypertension
- U.S. Faces Shortage of Heart Surgeons
- One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Offers Protection: Studies
- Young People at High Risk of Death Worldwide
September 11, 2009
- Actress Helps Promote New Campaign for Meningitis Vaccine
- Report Cards for Hospitals May Be Misleading
- Health Tip: Are You Pregnant and Depressed?
- Health Tip: Recognizing Gallstones
- Busy Roads Boost Blood Pressure
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 11, 2009
- Health Highlights: Sept. 11, 2009
- Computers Might Make Learning Lip Reading Easier
- Curbing Obesity Epidemic Key to Health Care Reform: Experts
- Two Genes May Determine How Well MS Patients Do
- Scientists Spot Key to Breast Cancer Spread
- Lupus Worse in Blacks, Hispanics Than in Whites, Study Finds
- Discovery May Pave Way to Better Diabetes Care
- Ovarian Cancer Test Approved
- Swine Flu Trials Continue to Point to 1-Dose Vaccine
- Alzheimer's Gene Affects Brains of Young Adults
- Cancer Drug Shrinks Benign Tumors That Steal Hearing
September 12, 2009
September 13, 2009
- Most Parents Worried About Bullying in U.S. High Schools
- Drug Offers Hope Against Tough-to-Treat Hypertension
September 14, 2009
- Health Tip: Having Another Heart Attack
- Health Tip: Preparing for a Health Emergency
- Chlorine in Pools Raises Kids' Asthma, Allergy Risk
- Routine Testing Would Improve Herceptin Use in Breast Cancer
- Depression May Hasten Cancer Death
- Health Highlights: Sept. 14, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 14, 2009
- Common Diabetes Drug May Fight Cancer
- Air Pollution May Raise Blood Pressure
- Too Few Latinos Get Colorectal Cancer Tests
- 3 NFL Stars to Donate Brain Tissue for Trauma Research
- Implantable Defibrillators May Not Help Women With Heart Failure
- Showerheads Harbor a Bounty of Germs
- Combat Exposure Tied to Chronic High Blood Pressure
- Very Small Head Size Could Signal Problems in Newborns
- Most Adult Americans at Some Risk for Heart Disease
- Medications That Lower Breast Cancer Risk Carry Other Dangers
- Small Businesses Urged to Prepare for Swine Flu
- Not All Kids With Head Injuries Need Brain Scans
September 15, 2009
- Health Tip: Protect Your Eyes
- Emergency Medical Transport By Air Carries Risks
- Health Tip: Signs That Baby Is in Pain
- For Hispanics, a Unique Cancer Profile Emerges
- Health Highlights: Sept. 15, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 15, 2009
- People With Swine Flu May Be Contagious Longer Than Thought
- Steroid Restores Vision When Veins in Eye Become Blocked
- Gene 'Switch' May Help Drive Excess Fluid in Lungs
- Early Spankings Make for Aggressive Toddlers, Study Shows
- 'Man's Best Friend' First Befriended in China
- Anxious Kids at Risk for Obesity in Adulthood
- Antibiotics Bought Easily on the Internet
- Kidney Injury While Hospitalized May Lead to Future Dialysis
- Diabetes Medications Don't Lower Inflammation
- Celiac Disease May Raise Risk of Dying
- Watchful Waiting Works for Older Men With Prostate Cancer
- Blacks Fare Worse After Cardiac Arrest
- Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's
September 16, 2009
- Tasty Foods Send Signal to Brain to Keep Eating
- Better Day Care, Smarter Kids?
- Health Tip: What Can Cause Dehydration?
- Shockwave Treatment May Not Be Best for Shoulder Pain
- Health Tip: Eat Your Fruits and Veggies
- Health Highlights: Sept. 16, 2009
- Internet Can Help Curb Drinking Among College Students
- Timing, Type of HRT May Determine Breast Cancer Risk
- Exercise Benefits Even the Oldest Old
- Insured Kids With Uninsured Parents Miss Needed Health Care
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 16, 2009
- For the Color Blind, a Ray of Hope
- Scars of Bullying Linger
- Hepatitis B Vaccination Protects Against Liver Cancer
- Less TV Brings More Parent-Child Interaction
- 'Soda Tax' Wins Health Experts' Support
- Fertility Drug Shows Potential Against Hot Flashes
- More Chest Compressions During CPR Improves Survival Odds
- Teen Birth Rates Higher in States Where Religion Is Widespread
September 17, 2009
- Bones May Suffer From Green Tea Consumption
- Health Tip: Stress Has Its Warning Signs
- Even Small Amounts of Lead Harmful to Kids
- Swine Flu Loves a Crowd
- Health Tip: Warning Signs of Dehydration
- Health Highlights: Sept. 17, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 17, 2009
- Trouble With Daily Activities Could Point to Alzheimer's Risk
- Insulin-Linked Genes Tied to Body's Internal Clock
- 8.3 Million U.S. Adults Considered Suicide Last Year
- Study Links Epilepsy to Brain Protein
- Childhood Stroke More Common Than Thought
- Drinking, Weight, Depression Linked in Young Women: Study
- More Whole Grains May Mean Less Fat
- More Teens Getting Needed Vaccines
- Lack of Insurance to Blame for Almost 45,000 Deaths: Study
- Extended Antiviral May Benefit Kidney Transplant Patients
- Scientists May Know How Lung Cancer Spreads
- Middle-Age Heart Risk Factors Shorten Men's Lives
September 18, 2009
- Health Tip: Could It Be a Torn Rotator Cuff?
- Progress Made Toward Vaccine for Urinary Infections
- Health Tip: When Bedwetting Signals Another Problem
- Separation Anxiety, Canine-Style
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 18, 2009
- Health Highlights: Sept. 18, 2009
- Genetics Linked to Early Sexual Activity in Kids
- Angina Often Affects Quality of Life
- Swine Flu Shots Safe for People With Weak Immune Systems: Experts
- Gene Mutation Linked to Fever-Induced Seizures
- Researchers Perfect the View of Heart Disease
- Ulcer Preventative May Raise Pneumonia Risks
- With Alcohol, Starting Young May Lead to Dependency
- 1st Doses of Swine Flu Vaccine Set for Early October
- Lower Drinking Age Linked to Later-Life Problems
- Suicides Higher in Rural Areas With Bars
- Diet, Exercise May Slow Kidney Disease Progression
- Topical Cream for Erectile Dysfunction Shows Promise
September 19, 2009
- School Sports May Spell Trouble for Ankles
- Health Highlights: Sept. 19, 2009
- Hormone Therapy May Make Lung Cancer More Likely
- New Drug May Offer Hope to Some With Lung Cancer
September 20, 2009
September 21, 2009
- Health Tip: Counting Baby's Kicks
- Health Tip: Suggestions to Manage Stress
- Alzheimer's Soars, Global Focus Needed: Study
- Older Brains May Not Be So Small After All
- Health Highlights: Sept. 21, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 21, 2009
- Exercise During Pregnancy Keeps Newborn Size Normal
- Flying OK for Most Pregnant Women
- Researchers Propose Improved Cervical Cancer Screening
- Binge Drinking May Encourage Infection
- One Swine Flu Shot Enough for Older Kids
- Head, Neck Cancer Treatment Often Not Completed
- Many Teens Circumvent Tanning Bed Laws
- Best Option for Fractured Nose Varies by Patient
- Drinking in Adolescence May Lead to Risky Choices Later
- Smoking Bans Bring a Drop in Heart Attacks
- Mishandling Money May Foreshadow Alzheimer's
- Immune Cells Offer Hope for Injured Lungs
- Flu Can Raise Chances of Heart Attack
September 22, 2009
- Glaucoma Tied to Gene Variants in Blacks
- Could Swine Flu Panic Be Worse Than Outbreak Itself?
- Health Tip: Ward Off Runner's Knee
- Sex With New Partners Raises Widowers' Disease Risk
- Health Tip: Prevent Cavities
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 22, 2009
- Health Highlights: Sept. 22, 2009
- Flavored Cigarette Ban Takes Effect
- Global Cooperation Urged to Control Species-Crossing Disease
- Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Raises Heart Risks
- Small Steps May Speed Recovery in ICU Patients
- Leukemia Cells May Hide in Fat Tissue
- Blood Tests May Spot Colon Cancer
- Med Students Posting Unprofessional Messages: Survey
- Study Suggests a Wider Use for Statins
- Tired, Stressed Docs Make More Mistakes, Study Finds
- Rising Heat, Humidity Raise Risk of Asthma Flares
- Hand Washing 10 Times a Day May Help Keep Flu Away
September 23, 2009
- Health Tip: Dealing With Warts
- Successful Dieters Show Unique Brain Patterns
- One Shot May Someday Replace Six for Rabies
- Health Tip: Controlling a Nosebleed
- Any Day OK for Heart Bypass Surgery
- Health Highlights: Sept. 23, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 23, 2009
- Hand-Washing Habits Still Need Improvement: Survey
- Habits May Keep Couples Together or Tear Them Apart
- After-Effects of Chemotherapy May Include Memory Problems
- Cost Savings Adds to Value of Preventing Chronic Disease
- Predicting Postpartum Depression May Be Possible
- Recession Has Women Rethinking Childbearing
- New Parkinson's Drug Draws Mixed Reviews
- With Fancy Coffees, Calories Can Add Up
- Injectable Vaccines More Effective for Adult Flu Than Nasal Sprays
- Leukemia Drug in High Dose Helps Survival
- Minorities Less Likely to Have Blood Pressure Under Control
- Preventing Second Stroke May Stave Off Dementia
September 24, 2009
- Health Tip: Crib Mattress Safety
- Bad Economy Really Hurts Some Folks
- Infant Head-Flattening Linked to Ear Infections
- Health Tip: Choosing a Nursing Home
- Fructose Boosts Blood Pressure, Studies Find
- Health Highlights: Sept. 24, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 24, 2009
- Experimental AIDS Vaccine Delivers Good News
- Letter Warns About Tricky Dosing With Liquid Tamiflu for Kids
- Steps Start to Add Up to a Math Path in the Brain
- Sleep Deprivation Might Lead to Alzheimer's
- Lack of Vitamin D Linked to High Blood Pressure
- Environmental Chemicals May Affect Male Reproduction
- New Treatment May Beat Melanoma
- Women With Atrial Fibrillation Face Rougher Road Than Men
- Surgery Best for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Antidepressants Linked to Heart Defects in Newborns
- FDA Acknowledges Mistakes in Knee-Device Approval
September 25, 2009
- Health Tip: Understanding Gum Disease
- Spanking May Lower Kids' IQs
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Your Child's Constipation
- New Hope for Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
- Folotyn Approved for Aggressive Type of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 25, 2009
- Health Highlights: Sept. 25, 2009
- FDA Issues Health Alert on Kids' Tamiflu Dosages
- Studies Evaluate Thyroid Treatment During Pregnancy
- Studies Find PSA Screening Unreliable
- Alcohol Might Lower Death Rates in Brain Injury Patients
- Firm Parents Keep Teen Drivers Safe
- Angst May Protect Against Some Skin Cancer
- Faster Detection of TB May Be on the Horizon
- Stelara Approved for Psoriasis
- Spider Venom -- The Next Way to Treat Impotence?
- Exercise May Prevent Prostate Cancer: Study
- Swine Flu Virus Not Mutating, Making Vaccine a Good Match
September 26, 2009
September 27, 2009
September 28, 2009
- Health Tip: Choosing a Child Safety Seat
- Children's Growth Charts Don't Measure Up With Parents
- Health Tip: Testing for Allergies
- Many Kids Suffer Medication Side Effects: Study
- Health Highlights: Sept. 28, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 28, 2009
- Irregular Heartbeat Risk Higher in Women With Type 2 Diabetes
- Scientists Discover How Chemo Can Make Women Infertile
- Improved Screening for Jaundice Can Protect Newborns
- Blood Thinner May Cause Skin Lesions
- Autoimmune Disorder Linked to Stroke, Heart Attack in Women
- More Women Having Other Breast Removed
- When Pounds Go, Sleep Apnea May Improve
- Docs Miss Test Results -- Even With Alerts
- Men Not Being Told Enough About PSA Tests
- Heart Patients Benefit From At-Home Care, Study Finds
- Clot-Busting Therapy Under Review
- Type 2 Diabetes Drug May Increase Fracture Risk
September 29, 2009
- Health Tip: Get Enough Sleep
- Health Tip: Evaluating Signs of Kidney Stones
- Mini-Stroke Found to Precede 1 in 8 Strokes
- Social Status as a Teen Predicts Health as an Adult
- No Osteoarthritis Seen in Obese Mice Without Leptin
- Health Highlights: Sept. 29, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 29, 2009
- 1918 Flu Closings May Provide Lessons for Today
- More Retinal Detachment Seen With Higher Income Status
- Fetal Surgery May Treat Heart Defect
- Younger Women With Colon Cancer Outlive Men
- Exercise 30 Minutes a Day? Who Knew!
- Eating in America Still Unhealthy: CDC
- Those Stilettos Can Hurt You Years From Now
- Could the Recession Be Good for Your Health?
- Social Isolation Adversely Affects Breast Cancer
- Obese Middle-Aged Women Face Unhealthy Future
- Drug Combo May Offer Best Relief for Nerve Pain
September 30, 2009
- Sexual Satisfaction May Lead to Greater Well-Being in Women
- Health Tip: Talking to a Person With a Brain Disorder
- Health Tip: Treating an Ingrown Toenail
- Breast Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop 2% Annually
- Health Highlights: Sept. 30, 2009
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 30, 2009
- Doctors May Be Able to Predict Domestic Abuse
- Study Finds Fish Won't Prevent Heart Failure
- Non-AIDS-Related Cancers Growing Among HIV Patients
- Dementia Risk Higher for NFL Players
- CDC Links Infections With Swine Flu Deaths
- Study Debunks Link Between Strep and Brain Disorders
- Workplace Wellness Seems to Really Work
- Study Urges Treatment for Even Mild Gestational Diabetes
- Cooling Helps Oxygen-Deprived Newborns
- Doctor Visits Are Getting Short Shrift in Tight Economy
- Surgical Deaths Linked to Handling of Complications
