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News Archive for September 2010
September 1, 2010
- Health Highlights: Sept. 1, 2010
- Teen Substance Use Seems to Differ by Race
- Health Tip: Don't Drive After Drinking
- Health Tip: When Something's Stuck in Your Eye
- Sleep-Deprived Teens Eat More Fat, Study Finds
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 1, 2010
- To Not Sleep, Perchance to Shorten Your Life
- Elective Surgery Patients Often Report Poor Recovery
- Diabetes Drug Metformin Linked to Lower Lung Cancer Rate in Mice
- Immune System Research Sees Many Similarities Among People
- Lung Damage From Secondhand Smoke Observed in Rats
- Even After Leaving Abuser, Moms' Mental Health Declines
- Overactive Blood Platelets May Play Role in Lupus
- Case Study Reveals 'Percussionist Wrist' Injury
- Mental 'Exercise' May Only Hide Signs of Alzheimer's
- Diet Pill Meridia Ups Heart Attack Risk: Study
- Double-Dose Plavix Benefits Certain Patients, Study Finds
- Lower Blood Pressure May Help Sicker Kidney Patients
September 2, 2010
- Health Tip: Get Ready for Baby's Bath
- Americans Blind to the Obesity Epidemic
- Vets With Stress Disorder More Likely to Develop Dementia
- Health Tip: If You Have Cirrhosis
- Health Highlights: Sept. 2, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 2, 2010
- Health Care Reform Helps Small Businesses Offer Coverage: Report
- East Coast Residents Should Prepare for Hurricane Earl: FEMA
- Study Identifies Risks for Painkiller Addiction
- Prescription Drug Use Rising in U.S., CDC Reports
- Seniors Get Boost From Bad News About the Young
- Most Study Volunteers Seem Willing to Share Genetic Data
- Proximity Affects Influence of Online 'Health Buddies'
- Smoking Seems to Backfire on Teens Hoping for a Lift
- Experimental TB Test Called Fast and Accurate
- Response Team Reduces Rate of Cardiac Arrests: Hospital
- Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal Cancer
September 3, 2010
- Bedbug Nation: Critters Make a Comeback
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 3, 2010
- As Hurricane Earl Hits East Coast, Residents Urged to Brace Themselves
- Health Tip: Breast-Feeding Benefits Baby
- Health Tip: Heart Arrhythmia May Have Symptoms
- Study Contends Pot Isn't a Major 'Gateway Drug'
- Health Highlights: Sept. 3, 2010
- Safety Top Concern of U.S. Workers, Surveys Show
- Disease May Be Only a Plane Ride Away
- Room Air Sometimes as Good as Oxygen Therapy: Study
- Former Egg Farm Employees Say Their Complaints Were Ignored: Report
- Unvaccinated Teen's Life Forever Changed
- Talks With Plastic Surgeon Urged Before Mastectomy
- Infants May Display Subtle Autism Signs at 6 Months: Study
- Sickle Cell Kids at Greater Risk of 'Swine Flu' Complications
- Life's Key Moments Occur Within Relationships, Study Finds
- Lower Risk of Surgery Than Thought for Kids With Crohn's
- Mouse Study May Help Explain Fish Oil's Benefits
- Exposure to Violence May Aggravate Asthma, Study Finds
- Pedestrian Death By Car More Likely Among Uninsured, Minorities
- Lead Exposure May Delay Puberty in Girls
September 4, 2010
- Parents Can Take Steps to Boost Kids' Health, Well-Being
- No Surprise: Walking, Cycling Linked to Healthier Weights
September 5, 2010
September 6, 2010
- Health Tip: Keep Hands Moisturized
- Health Tip: Quit Thumb Sucking
- Keep Health in Mind When Planning School Day Menus
- Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Childhood Obesity
- After $75,000, Money Can't Buy Day-to-Day Happiness
- Chemicals in Rugs, Cookware May Be Linked to Raised Cholesterol in Teens
- Autistic Toddlers Prefer to Gaze at Geometric Patterns: Study
- Low-Carb Diets Heavy on Meat May Raise Health Risks
September 7, 2010
- Health Highlights: Sept. 7, 2010
- Cost of Medical Malpractice Tops $55 Billion a Year in U.S.
- Urgent Care, Retail Clinics Offer Alternatives to ER Visits
- Health Care Reform: Will It Empower or Perplex Consumers?
- Fillings, Sealants May Leach BPA Into Kids' Mouths
- Health Tip: Recognizing a Skin Allergy
- Health Tip: Making Healthy Lunch Choices
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 7, 2010
- Large Companies More Likely to Offer Dental Insurance
- 'Magic Mushroom' Hallucinogen Might Help Cancer Patients
- In Cities, Weak Social Ties May Boost Mental Illness
- 'Self-Embedding' Takes Teen Self-Injury to the Extreme
- Many HIV-Infected Kids Could Use Cheaper Treatment Safely
- Decline in Adult Smoking Stalls, Alarming Experts
- H1N1 Pandemic Flu Even Milder Than Seasonal Strains
- Heart Health Rises With Education in Rich Nations
- Pancreatic Chemo Comparison Finds No Survival Boost
September 8, 2010
- Health Tip: Stay Safe Around the School Bus
- Health Care Reform: Is There a Doctor in the House?
- Health Tip: When You Feed Baby Formula
- Young Parents May Be Especially Prone to Depression
- Men Seem More Susceptible to Memory Problems Than Women
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 8, 2010
- Health Highlights: Sept. 8, 2010
- Repeat DUI Offenders Have Reasoning Deficits: Study
- Many Heart Patients Place False Hope in Angioplasty
- Emergency Visits for Stomach Pain Rose Over Decade
- Immune System Genes Show Links to Type 1 Diabetes
- Pediatrics Group Urges Flu Shots for All Health-Care Workers
- Kids on HIV Drug Cocktail May Need Revaccination
- Elderly May Benefit From Minimally Invasive Shoulder Surgery
- Dementia Warning Signs Identified in Type 2 Diabetics: Study
- Statins May Guard Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Working Overtime Adds to Heart Risk for Out-of-Shape Men
- Kids Playing With Laser Pointers May Be Aiming for Eye Trouble
- 2 Genes Have Possible Link to Deadly Ovarian Cancer
September 9, 2010
- 10% of 2010 Winter Olympians Suffered Injuries
- Health Tip: Factors That May Aggravate Acne in Women
- Health Care Reform: Employees Face Greater Cost-Sharing
- Health Tip: Dealing With Lower Back Pain
- Smoking Could Harm Sperm, Study Finds
- Health Highlights: Sept. 9, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 9, 2010
- Substance Abuse Admissions Double Among Older Adults
- In Elderly, Risks Differ for Indoor Versus Outdoor Falls
- New Tool Aims to Predict Problems in Preemies
- Obesity May Up Death Risk in Older Women With Colon Cancer
- Study Finds Bariatric Surgery Lowers Gestational Diabetes Risk
- Brain Scans Could Spot Developmental Problems in Kids
- Most Americans Still Not Eating Enough Fruits, Veggies
- Recurring Stroke Risk Higher for Some Hispanics
- FDA Sends Warning to E-Cigarette Distributors
- Obesity Worsens Brain Damage of Heavy Drinking
- Injury Risk Greater in Poorer Neighborhoods, Study Finds
- Clearing Kids for Sports Participation Sparks Conflicts
September 10, 2010
- Health Highlights: Sept. 10, 2010
- Can Basic Physical Tests Help Predict Death Risk?
- Male Partners May Be Key Influence on Birth Control Use
- Kids' Habit of Wallowing Caters to Lice
- Health Tip: Control Blood Pressure Before Pregnancy
- Back to School Can Mean a Return to Head Lice Worries
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 10, 2010
- New On the Menu: Genetically Modified Salmon?
- Distrust of Hospitals May Deter Black Blood Donors: Study
- Chemical Poisoning Treatment Approved for Children
- Multivitamins Don't Reduce Colon Cancer Death Risk
- In Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Chest Compressions Matter
- Unneeded Hospital Transfers Add to U.S. Health-Cost Burden, Study Says
- Stenting Riskier for Older Patients With Blocked Carotid Artery
- Heavy Drinking Part of Social Acceptance for Young: Study
- Appetite Hormone Levels May Influence Weight 'Regain'
September 11, 2010
September 12, 2010
September 13, 2010
- Researchers Develop Touch-Sensitive 'e-Skin'
- Health Tip: Help Kids Do Their Homework
- Health Tip: Considering the Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine?
- Prostate Cancer Screening No Benefit to Older Men With Low PSA Levels
- More Kids Who Play Basketball Suffering Head Injuries
- Health Highlights: Sept. 13, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 13, 2010
- Two New Programs Aim to Prevent, Treat Childhood Obesity
- Operating Soon After Hip Fractures May Save Lives
- More Evidence That Vaccines Don't Cause Autism
- FDA Panel to Mull Ban on Diet Drug Meridia
- Doctor 'Report Cards' Not Last Word on Physician Performance
- Common Asthma Drug Could Speed MS Treatment
- Test Might Spot Women at High Risk for Pregnancy Complication
- Lifespan of Muscular Dystrophy Patients Differs by Race: Study
- Biomarkers May Aid in Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's
- Smokeless Tobacco Products Can Be Deadly
- Dying at Home Often Easier on Cancer Patients, Caregivers
- Hand Washing Habit Finally Catching On: U.S. Study
September 14, 2010
- Health Tip: Detecting Indoor Air Pollutants
- U.S. Meets Initial Breast-feeding Goal, Falls Short on Others
- Health Tip: Teach Kids Internet Safety
- Fast-Freeze May Help Sperm Survive Storage, Study Finds
- Health Highlights: Sept. 14, 2010
- Expert Panel Links Popular Bone Drugs to Rare Fracture
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 14, 2010
- Kids Literally See Differently Than Adults, Research Shows
- In Vitro Fertilization Success Rate Higher in Spring, Study Suggests
- Medical Study Authors Often Fail to Disclose Industry Ties
- Action-Packed Video Games May Be Good for You After All
- Tendon Injuries May Be Linked to Estrogen Levels in Female Athletes
- Notions of Personal 'Sacrifice' Help Docs Take Gifts From Industry
- Gender Differences Seen After Aortic Valve Surgery
- 'Type D' Personality Linked to Increased Risk for Heart Problems
- Depressed Med Students Seem to Fear Stigma More Than Most
- New Drug-Resistant 'Superbug' Reaches U.S. Shores
- Heart Damage Seen in Mice With Cancer-Related Disease
September 15, 2010
- Good Preschools May Prevent Problem Behaviors Later
- Health Tip: Traveling By Air During Pregnancy
- Health Highlights: Sept. 15, 2010
- Health Tip: What Causes Conjunctivitis
- Men With Low PSA at 60 Might Not Need Further Screening
- Scans May Aid Early Detection of Dementia, Parkinson's
- Krystexxa Approved for Gout
- Radiation Exposure Raises Likelihood of Second Cancer
- Helping Smokers Quit Could Save U.S. Money: Report
- Autistic Children Don't Seem to Yawn 'Contagiously'
- Research Sheds Light on Why Autism Is More Prevalent in Boys
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 15, 2010
- Maternal Deaths Worldwide Decline by One-Third
- Training Seems to Close Gender Gap in Spatial Ability
- Adult Memory Lapses May Not Be Due to 'Old Age'
- Mental Illness Stigma Hard to Shake, Survey Finds
- Gene Rx May Fight Severe Blood Disorder
- FDA Advisers Divided on Whether to Ban Diet Drug Meridia
- Anemia Drugs Could Pose Threat to Some Kidney Patients
- Smoke-Free Laws May Help Kids Breathe Easier
- Experimental Drug Shows Promise for Bone Marrow Disorder
- Tracking Groups of Friends May Aid Flu Surveillance
September 16, 2010
- Severe Acne May Increase Suicidal Thoughts in Teens
- Placebo Pill Gives Boost to Some Women's Sex Drive
- Depression, Heart Disease Combo May Up Odds of Death
- Low-Dose Aspirin May Reduce Colon Cancer Risk
- Health Tip: Prevent Passing Germs
- Health Tip: When Warts May Be Serious
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 16, 2010
- Health Highlights: Sept. 16, 2010
- Age-Related Mental Decline May Be Less Than Thought
- Brain Anomalies Found in Moms With Postpartum Depression
- Teacher Interaction Key to Pre-K Success: Study
- Childhood Vaccination Rates Remain High in U.S.
- Use of Marijuana, Ecstasy, Methamphetamine on Rise in U.S.
- Noninvasive Brain Stimulation May Aid Stroke Recovery
- Feeling Introspective? Your Brain Structure May Be Key
- For Common Warts, Freezing Therapy Works Best: Study
- Multitasking Either Makes or Breaks Job Satisfaction: Study
- Diet to Prevent Hypertension Also Helps Prevent Kidney Stones
- More Evidence That Glucosamine, Chondroitin Won't Help Ailing Joints
September 17, 2010
- More Maternal Education Saves Children's Lives
- Absent Father Might Mean Earlier Puberty for Higher-Income Girls
- Health Tip: Are You Prone to Metabolic Syndrome?
- Health Tip: Recognizing Hypothyroidism
- Aggressive Kids With ADHD May Not Need Antipsychotic Meds
- Health Highlights: Sept. 17, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 17, 2010
- Poor Diet, Inactivity May Lead to Metabolism-Induced Asthma
- Poison Experts Turn Phone Line Into a Lifeline
- Medicines Pose Greater Threat to Kids Than Chemicals
- Pregnant Women Urged to Get Flu Shot
- Three Cardiac Resynchronization Defibrillators Approved for New Use
- Discrimination Can Hurt Teens, Body and Soul
- Uninsured With Prostate Cancer Diagnosed With More Advanced Disease
- For Ex-Smokers, Some Cigarette Cravings May Never Leave
- Same-Sex Couples May Feel Pressure to Raise Heterosexual Kids
- No Evidence That Asthma Leads to Tooth Decay: Study
- New Drug Promising for Advanced Thyroid Cancer
September 18, 2010
September 19, 2010
- Early Trial Suggests COPD Drug Might Help Some Asthmatics
- Gene Study Adds to Research of Breast Cancer Risk
- Scientists ID 5 Gene Variants Linked to Ovarian Cancer
September 20, 2010
- Health Tip: When Wildfires Are Near
- Health Tip: Nap to Feel More Rested
- Increase in Seizures Seen in Kids With H1N1 Flu
- Gastric Band Surgery Rising Among Obese Teens
- Childhood Obesity Might Be Linked to Strain of Cold Virus
- Health Highlights: Sept. 20, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 20, 2010
- FDA Advisers Weigh Approval of Genetically Modified Salmon
- Manual Labor, Bike or Foot Commute Helps The Heart
- Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy: Now or Later?
- One in 10 Teens Uses Sunless Tanning Products
- Metabolic Syndrome Doubles Heart Risk, Analysis Shows
- IV Aspirin Drip Appears to Be Safe, Effective for Migraine
- Disc Battery Ingestion May Cause Severe Injuries in Babies
- Study Claims Flu Shots Associated With Lower Risk of Heart Attack
- No Gender-Based Difference Seen in Anti-HIV Drug Response
September 21, 2010
- FDA Advisers Consider Approval of Genetically Modified Salmon
- Health Tip: Control Food Allergies at School
- Health Tip: Help Wipe Out Dust Mites
- Plavix, Heartburn Drug Safe to Take Together: Study
- Cyber Bully Victims Often More Depressed Than Aggressors
- Worldwide Dementia Price Tag $604 Billion: Report
- Health Highlights: Sept. 21, 2010
- Vision Problems Can Rob Movie-Goers of 3-D
- Nasal Problems, Asymmetry Top Reasons for 2nd Nose Job
- High Blood Sugar Levels Increase Infection Risk From General Surgery
- Study IDs Risk Factors for Blood Clots After Hip Surgery
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 21, 2010
- Researchers Identify Markers for Aplastic Anemia Risk
- Counseling May Not Help Heart Failure Patients Comply With Rx
- Delayed Appendicitis Surgery Not Linked to Worse Outcomes
- 'Reading' Other People's Emotions Varies by Culture
- Is High Altitude Linked to Suicide Risk?
- Staying on Gleevec Seems to Help Gastro Cancer Patients
September 22, 2010
- Consumer Activists Want Modified Salmon to Be Labeled
- Dancing in Heels Puts Toes Under Extreme Pressure: Study
- Health Tip: Take Care of Hemorrhoids
- Health Tip: Help Prevent the Spread of Strep Throat
- Atypical Antipsychotics Linked to Blood Clot Risk in Study
- Health Highlights: Sept. 22, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 22, 2010
- Gilenya Approved for Relapsing MS
- Surgery May Be Best for Irregular Heartbeat in Young
- Timely News Reports Can Help Slow Pandemics: Analysis
- FDA Approves Gilenya - 1st Oral Drug for MS Relapses
- Natural Pet Foods May Not Always Be Best Choice
- Injections May Relieve Drooling in Nerve-Damaged Kids
- Diaries May Reduce Post-Traumatic Stress in ICU Patients
- Mammograms Cut Breast Cancer Death Rates, But Only Modestly: Study
- European Researchers Find Genes Tied to Asthma
- Novel Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Shows Early Promise
- Blood Thinner OK for Superficial Leg Clots: Study
- New Procedure for Aortic Valve Replacement Looks Promising
September 23, 2010
- Health Tip: Raising the Risk of Overbite
- Experimental Leukemia Drug Proves a Slam Dunk
- Recent Stress May Reduce Cancer Therapy Effectiveness
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Bed Wetting
- Health Highlights: Sept. 23, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 23, 2010
- Quality of Care at U.S. Hospitals Shows Improvement
- FDA Restricts Access to Avandia
- Animal Studies Offer Insights Into MS
- New Health Reforms Take Effect
- Heart Defects Affect Racial Differences in Newborn Deaths: CDC
- Gene Variations May Predict Severe Osteoarthritis
- Texting Taking a Deadly Toll on Roads
- Breast Cancer Cases in Canada Drop With Decrease in HRT Use
- Booze Tax Hikes May Reduce Alcohol-Related Problems
- New Test for Heart, Kidney Transplant Rejection
- Sexual Problems May Arise After Breast Cancer
- Surgery to Widen Neck Arteries Cuts 10-Year Stroke Risk: Study
September 24, 2010
- As Science Unlocks Secrets, Cancer Rates Fall
- Health Tip: Factors That Increase Risk of Rickets
- Early Detection Helps Man Beat Colon Cancer
- Mixed Report on Women's Health Research
- Health Highlights: Sept. 24, 2010
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 24, 2010
- 'Self-Touch' May Reduce Pain, Study Finds
- Veterans With PTSD Suffer More Physical Ailments Than Their Peers
- Post-Op Pain May Be Due to Immune Reaction: Study
- Air Pollution Raises Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Study
- U.S. Kids Drink Too Little Water: Study
- Drug Combo May Treat Brain Injury, Animal Study Suggests
- Cholesterol Levels Count in Kidney Disease Patients: Study
September 25, 2010
September 26, 2010
September 27, 2010
- Health Tip: Sit Properly at the Computer
- 'OMG!': Why Cell Conversations Are So Annoying
- Health Tip: Work Fruits and Veggies Into Your Diet
- Pediatricians Want to Restrict Ads for Tobacco, Booze, Viagra
- Study Finds Teens Think Sports Drinks Are Healthy
- Beyaz - Contraceptive Containing a Folate Approved
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 27, 2010
- Health Highlights: Sept. 27, 2010
- Better Screening Urged for Self-Injury in Teens
- Male Partners of Breast Cancer Patients May Suffer Depression
- Surgery a Help for Aggressive Prostate Cancer: Study
- Physical Abilities May Affect Survival After Breast Cancer
- Celiac Disease Seems to Be on the Rise, Mainly in Elderly: Study
- Black Patients Less Likely to Get End-of-Life Care They Request
- In Test of Stents, Old Standby Wins Out
- New Tool Helps Predict Stroke Patient's Risk of Death in Hospital: Study
- Statins Could Prevent More Strokes, Heart Attacks: Analysis
- New Software for Defibrillators Lowers Risk of Unnecessary Shocks
- Tumors, Infections Found by Accident in Clinical Trials
September 28, 2010
- Team Sports Pep Up Middle-School Kids
- Health Tip: Waking Baby
- Breast-Feeding for 6 Months May Prevent Infant Infections
- Health Tip: Ward Off Tooth Decay
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 28, 2010
- Health Highlights: Sept. 28, 2010
- Meditation Soothes MS Patients
- Poor Health Habits Linked to Subpar Work Performance
- Teens' Mental Health Not Harmed by Abortion, Study Contends
- How People With Type 2 Diabetes Can Lose Weight, Keep It Off: Study
- Nursing Home Workers At Risk for Assault: Study
- C-Reactive Protein Levels Vary By Race: Study
- Scientists Detect Unique Marker for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
- Study Finds Home Dialysis as Good as Hemodialysis at Centers
- Could a Touch-Based Navigation System Make Driving Safer?
- Adding Recess to the Workday Gains Backers
- Blacks Likely to Benefit From Targeted Lung Cancer Therapy
- Experimental Test May Spot Prostate Cancer Earlier, More Accurately
- Tamiflu May Thwart Pneumonia in 'Swine Flu' Patients: Study
September 29, 2010
- Health Highlights: Sept. 29, 2010
- Leaving Hospice Prematurely May Hike Health Expenses
- Health Tip: Ease Hammertoe Pain
- IUD Proposed to Treat Uterine Cancer
- Health Tip: Pack a First Aid Kit
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 29, 2010
- Chest Scans May Incidentally Help Spot Heart Disease Risk
- Not All Chest Pain Treated Equally in U.S. Hospitals: Study
- Infant Sleep Positioners Dangerous, U.S. Health Officials Warn
- New Blood Test for Colon Cancer Developed
- Anti-Inflammatory Helps Treat Bacterial Meningitis: Study
- Mammograms Save Lives for Women in Their 40s, Study Says
- Novel Drug Eases Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
- Experimental Drug Aids Kids With Nervous System Tumor
- Gene Disorder Linked to ADHD
September 30, 2010
- Health Tip: Taming a Toddler's Tantrum
- Most Men Unaware of Breast Cancer Risk in Males: Survey
- Health Tip: Is Your Red Face Really Rosacea?
- Most Americans Unfamiliar With Sepsis, Survey Finds
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 30, 2010
- Health Highlights: Sept. 30, 2010
- Gum Disease More Common in U.S. Than Previously Thought
- Genetic Glitch Tied to Disrupted Sperm Production
- Family, Friends Seem Best at Spotting Early Dementia
- Monkey See, Monkey Do Understand
- Scientists Sequence Genome of 'West Nile' Mosquito
- 9% of U.S. Adults Suffer From Depression: CDC
- A Dog May Help Guard Against Childhood Eczema
- Blacks More Likely to Die in Motorcycle Crash Than Whites
- Researchers Create Molecule That Attacks Cancer Genes' 'Instruction Manual'
- Kidney Disease Linked to Future Heart Disease, Stroke Risk
- New Clues to Treating Ovarian Cancer Relapse
