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News Archive for September 2011
September 1, 2011
- Health Tip: Caring For an Enlarged Prostate
- Health Tip: Coping With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Health Highlights: Sept. 1, 2011
- Last Year's Flu Shot Won't Protect Kids This Season
- Greater Exercise Intensity May Add Years to Life
- Strokes Rising Among Teens, Young Adults: CDC
- FDA: Silicone Breast Implants to Remain on Market
- High Cost of Insomnia May Be Wake-Up Call
- Mouse Study Could Give New Clues to Fighting Baldness
- As Venus Williams Bows Out of U.S. Open, Little-Known Disease Takes Center Court
- Heart Disease May Pose Problems in Orthopedic Surgery Patients
- Scientists Use Stem Cells for Blood 'Self-Transfusion'
- Helpful Gut Microbes May Differ Based on Diet
- Half of Americans Will Suffer From Mental Health Woes, CDC Says
- Research Reveals Why Blacks More Prone to Kidney Failure
- Smoking Might Raise Sex Hormone Levels After Menopause
- Babies Born With Heart Disease Often Harmed by Gut Bacteria
- Circumcision Rate Down Slightly in U.S. Hospitals
- Old-Age Tremors May Be Caused by Brain Lesions
- 9/11 Responders, Workers Still Suffer an Excess of Illnesses
September 2, 2011
- Health Tip: Risk Factors for Ectopic Pregnancy
- Health Tip: When Aspirin Therapy May Be Harmful
- Close Bond With Mom Helps Keep Teen Boys Safe
- Labor Day Drunk Driving Crackdown Planned
- Survivor Builds 'Cancer-Fighting' House
- Health Highlights: Sept. 2, 2011
- Healthy Habits Can Fend Off the 'Freshman 15'
- Traffic Safety Should Be Among First Lessons in New School Year
- Brain Scans Show Distinct Traits in Kids With Autism: Study
- Flu Diagnostic Kit Approved
- Memory Development Incomplete Until Adulthood: Study
- Can't Find Time to Exercise? Schedule It, Experts Say
- To Get Up and Get Moving, Joining a Gym Might Help
- Some Kids Seem to Cope Better With Bullying
- Two U.S. Children Contract New Strain of Swine Flu
- Hookah Use Growing Among Young Adults in California
- Climate Change May Trigger More Asthma Emergencies
- Is Breast Reduction After Weight Loss Surgery Best?
- Longer Allergy Season Means More Misery
September 3, 2011
- Toothless Grins Are Only Cute on Babies
- Making Sure 'Back to School' Doesn't Mean 'Back to Bullying'
September 4, 2011
September 5, 2011
- Health Tip: Teach Your Child That Bullying Is Wrong
- Health Tip: Use Your Home Gym Safely
- Boorish Co-Workers Can Damage Your Home Life
- Short-Term Memory Loss May Be Best Predictor of Alzheimer's
- More U.S. 'Tweens' Getting Recommended Vaccines
- Tick-borne Illness May Lurk in Blood Supply
- Healthy Living Can Cut Chances of Developing Diabetes
September 6, 2011
- Health Highlights: Sept. 6, 2011
- Health Tip: When a Doctor Should Evaluate Diaper Rash
- Health Tip: Some Facts About Angiodema
- Routine Chores Might Help Keep Dementia at Bay
- Hospitalized Kids May Receive Up to 35 Meds a Week
- NSAIDs May Raise Miscarriage Risk: Study
- Seizure Disorder Diagnosed Later in Veterans Than Civilians: Study
- 9/11 Tied to Increase in Acid Reflux Disease
- Aging, Not Menopause, Raises Women's Heart Risks, Study Finds
- Rules Help When Talking About Infertility
- Patient Care Not Affected by Med Student Biases: Study
- Burnout, Dissatisfaction Seem Rampant Among Medical Residents
- Going Straight to Chemo May Be Better for Certain Breast Cancers
- Many Med Schools Score Poorly in Teaching Gay/Lesbian Health
- Fewer U.S. Adults Smoking, CDC Says
- Annual Breast Exams, Mammograms Still Key to Detecting Breast Cancer
- For Young Breast Cancer Patients, Breast-Conserving Therapy Appears Effective
September 7, 2011
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Respiratory Infections
- Health Tip: Mold May Make You Sick
- Bilingual Homes Help Babies Exercise Their Brain: Study
- Toxic After-Effects Still Haunt 9/11 Responders
- Psychic Wounds Last for Those Touched by 9/11
- Health Highlights: Sept. 7, 2011
- Parents Who Smoke at Home May Risk Kids' Academic Success
- Teens, College-Age Youth at High Risk of Suicide, Expert Says
- Switch to Powder-Free Latex Gloves Cuts Health Workers' Allergy Risk
- Don't Mess With a Nursing Mom!
- Meds Better Than Stent for Preventing Second Stroke: Study
- Firearm Suicide Methods Vary by Gender: Study
- Abusers May Play on Victims' Emotions to Get Charges Dropped
- Harassment of Black Gay and Bisexual Men Tied to Anxiety
- Extra Pounds a Deadly Risk Factor for Black Women: Study
- Weight Watchers Produces Bigger 'Losers' Than Standard Weight-Loss Care
- TNF Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis Boosts Skin Cancer Risk
September 8, 2011
- Health Tip: Recognizing Asthma in Children
- 9/11 a Life-Defining Day for the Young
- Big Health Plans Can Negotiate Lower Hospital Costs: Study
- Health Highlights: Sept. 8, 2011
- New X-Rays Offer Clues on Evolution of the Human Brain
- More U.S. Adults Using Illegal Drugs: Report
- Losing Child in First Year Might Raise Early Death Risk for Parent
- Rising Health Care Costs Hitting Family Pocketbooks
- Two Doses of HPV Vaccine May Work as Well as Three
- For Women, Moderate Midlife Drinking Linked to Healthier Old Age
- Black Children May Be More Prone to Peanut Allergy, Study Finds
- When Protecting Baby Becomes an Obsession
- Risk for COPD Higher Than Thought: Study
September 9, 2011
- Health Tip: Dealing With Dizziness During Pregnancy
- Health Tip: Managing Diabetic Heart Disease
- Bad Body Odor May Be Caused by Metabolic Disorder
- For Many Americans, 9/11 Worries Still Dominate
- Osteoporosis Drugs' Safety Subject of FDA Panel
- Health Highlights: Sept. 9, 2011
- A Little Dirt May Be a Good Thing
- Children More Likely to Drink & Drive if Parents Drink: Study
- New Approach to Treating Asthma in Pregnancy
- States Get Creative in Raising Money for Breast Cancer Programs
- Talking -- or Not Talking -- Can Give Cancer Patients a Sense of Control
- Narcissists Make Horrible Bosses: Study
- Over Half of Adverse Drug Reactions in Hospitals Are Preventable: Study
- College Football Players Get Bigger, Stronger With Age
September 10, 2011
September 11, 2011
September 12, 2011
- Health Tip: Stay Social as You Grow Older
- Health Tip: Protect Against Sports Injuries
- Health Highlights: Sept. 12, 2011
- Linking Pharmacies With Doctors' Offices Can Improve Med Adherence: Study
- When a Parent Dies Suddenly, Child's Grief May Persist
- Virtual Colonoscopy Still Has Its Skeptics
- Women With BRCA Mutations Get Cancer Diagnosis Earlier Than Before
- Is 'SpongeBob' Too Much for Young Minds?
- Lifetime 'Dose' of Excess Weight Linked to Diabetes Risk
- Insulin Spray May Improve Alzheimer's Symptoms
- Public Often Unaware of a Drug's Safety Record -- Or Lack of One
- High Cholesterol Might Be Linked to Alzheimer's Disease
- Testosterone Levels Seem to Fall With Fatherhood
- NSAID Painkillers Linked to Risk of Kidney Cancer
- Eye Antibiotics Can Cause Drug-Resistant Bacteria: Study
- Heart Devices Like Pacemakers Linked to Infections
- IUDs May Lower Women's Risk for Cervical Cancer: Study
September 13, 2011
- Health Tip: Why Am I Losing My Hair?
- Health Tip: When You're Under Stress...
- Fear of Antidepressants Keep Many From Disclosing Depression
- New Drug Boosts 'Good' Cholesterol in Study Patients
- Brain Blood Flow Abnormalities Persist in Gulf War Vets
- Health Highlights: Sept. 13, 2011
- Many Alzheimer's Cases Go Unrecognized: Report
- 366 Million People Now Have Diabetes: Report
- Protecting Heart May Improve Erectile Dysfunction
- Blacks Develop High Blood Pressure a Year Ahead of Whites
- Muscle Training May Benefit Chronic Heart Failure Patients
- U.S. Seeks to Prevent 1 Million Heart Attacks, Strokes
- Statins Don't Raise Risk of Brain Bleeds After Stroke: Study
- Newly Found Gene Mutations May Aid Heart Treatments
- Driving Restrictions Help Prevent Deadly Crashes Among 16-Year-Olds
- Screening Lots of Lymph Nodes Little Help for Colon Cancer Patients
- Lifestyle Changes May Prevent Heart Failure
- Heart Defect Seems to Pose Low Risk of Aorta Tear
- More Mammograms Equal More Mastectomies: Study
September 14, 2011
- Health Tip: Look for Signs of Elder Abuse
- Health Tip: Mouthguards Protect Your Smile
- Health Highlights: Sept. 14, 2011
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest More Common in Poorer Neighborhoods
- Certain Risk Factors Could Spur Heart Failure in Normal-Weight People
- Pregnant Women Reminded to Get Flu Vaccine
- Erectile Dysfunction May Be Linked With Cardiovascular Trouble
- Rural Stroke Victims May Benefit From 'Virtual' Care
- Health Experts Say HPV Vaccine Is Safe
- Trouble With Math? Blame Your Lack of 'Numbers Sense'
- Quitting Smoking May Improve Personality, Study Suggests
- Older Women Can Benefit From Sex Ed Campaigns
- Drinking Patterns Affect Heart Health, Mouse Study Finds
- Tailored Hepatitis C Therapy May Cut Treatment Time in Half
- Breast Cancer Rates Jump Worldwide, Study Finds
September 15, 2011
- Health Tip: Is Your Child Ready for a Tricycle?
- Health Tip: Coping With a Pet Allergy
- Heavy Drinking Ups Odds of Death in House Fire
- Certain 'Senior Moments' May Signal Mental Decline
- Health Highlights: Sept. 15, 2011
- Lung Cancer Rates Begin to Decline for U.S. Women
- Not Enough Kids Drink Low-Fat Milk, U.S. Study Finds
- ADHD Doubles a Child's Risk of Injury: Study
- Flu Killed 115 Children Last Season: CDC
- Officials Tackle Multidrug-Resistant TB in Europe
- Doctors Urged to Lead Battle Against Alcohol Abuse
- Problem Drinking Linked to Brain Damage
- Enrollment Period for Medicare Starts Early This Year
- An Apple a Day Really May Keep the Doctor Away
- Wikipedia Accurate on Cancer Facts, But Hard to Read: Study
- Cholesterol Deposits Around Eyes Linked to Heart Risk
September 16, 2011
- Health Tip: Is It Arthritis That's Irritating Your Knee?
- Health Tip: Help Ease Morning Sickness
- U.N. Summit Seeks to Tame 'Non-Communicable Diseases'
- Accidental Medication Poisonings in Kids on the Rise
- Health Highlights: Sept. 16, 2011
- Research Reveals Why Hungry People Get Cranky
- Few Suicidal Teens Get the Help They Need
- Hysterectomies Not Well Understood by U.S. Women
- Fear Proves Prime Motivator for Vaccinations
- Family of Four Has Their Genome Sequenced
- Dementia Patients Seem to Benefit From Small Group Homes
- Vaccinations Aren't Just for Kids
- Fall-Prone Seniors May Have Trouble Adjusting to Poorer Vision
- Gene Variant May Raise Death Risk After Heart Bypass
September 17, 2011
September 18, 2011
September 19, 2011
- Health Tip: How to Spot Underage Drinking
- Health Tip: Protect Kids and Pets From Rabies
- Recession Tied to Rise in Child Abuse Injuries
- Health Highlights: Sept. 19, 2011
- Exercise Ups Kids' Quit-Smoking Success Rate
- Lack of Sleep Hurts Kids' Academic Performance: Study
- Obese Kids May Face Social, Emotional Woes
- U.S. Flu Shot Policy Shields More Kids Than Canada's Program, Study Finds
- Global Toll of 'Non-Communicable Diseases' -- $47 Trillion by 2030
- Brains of Obese May Crave High-Calorie Foods More: Study
- 'Journaling' Might Ease Depression in Testicular Cancer Patients
- FDA OKs Bone Drug to Prevent Fracture in Certain Cancer Patients
- ADHD Drug Delays Puberty in Male Monkeys, Study Finds
- Diverticulitis Surgery More Dangerous for Older Black Patients: Study
- One-Third of Severe Heart Attack Patients Have Treatment Delays
- Heart Failure Care Influenced by Insurance Coverage
- Two Varicose Veins Treatments Equally Effective
- Hospitals Serving More Minorities Have Higher Trauma Death Rate
- More Evidence Links Diabetes, Dementia
September 20, 2011
- Health Tip: Got a Pain in the Neck?
- Health Tip: At Risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- Why Many With Breast Implants Fail at Breast-Feeding
- Researchers Find Link Between Epilepsy, Schizophrenia Risk
- Can Fatty Acids in Breast Milk or Formula Make Kids Smarter?
- Health Highlights: Sept. 20, 2011
- The War on Cancer Continues
- MRI Can Spot Breast Cancer in High-Risk Women: Study
- Cash, Luxury Goods Really Do Get People Salivating: Study
- Higher Risk of Second Breast Cancer Seen in Black Women
- Problems From Preterm Birth May Return in Adulthood
- Depression Tied to Higher Risk for Stroke
- New Test Predicts Risk for Impotence After Prostate Cancer Therapy
- Adding Psychotherapy to Meds Helps Kids With OCD
- Genes May Explain Blacks' Bleaker Prostate Cancer Stats
September 21, 2011
- Health Tip: Ease In-Flight Ear Pain
- Health Tip: Keeping a Food Diary
- Mother-Child Death Rates Down But Still Short of 2015 Goal
- Anti-Wrinkle Gel Might Work Like Botox Without Needles
- Could Divorce Trigger Hair Loss in Women?
- Health Highlights: Sept. 21, 2011
- Traffic Pollution May Raise Short-Term Heart Attack Risk
- CDC Moves to Make Organ Transplantation Safer
- Scientists Discover Key Gene Mutation Behind Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Many Unaware of Plastic Surgery Options After Weight Loss Procedures
- Previous Infant Death Linked to Raised Risk of Stillbirth
- CDC Urges Americans: Get Your Flu Shot
- Quitting Smoking Could Give Memory a Boost
- Movement Disorders on YouTube Not What They Seem, Experts Warn
- Kids With Psoriasis Get Inconsistent Care
- Vaccine for Childhood Diarrhea Helps Kids, Saves Dollars
- Japan Reactor Fallout Reached San Francisco Bay Area: Study
- Two-Day Dialysis Interval Could Pose Danger: Study
- Drug Shows Promise Against Deadly Lung Disease
September 22, 2011
- Health Tip: Beware of Added Sugar
- Health Tip: Coping With Nasal Congestion
- Liposuction May Lower Certain Blood Fats, Researcher Says
- In Older Men, Prostate Biopsies Can Raise Risk of Hospitalization
- Less Play Time = More Troubled Kids, Experts Say
- Health Highlights: Sept. 22, 2011
- Scientists Reconstruct the 'Movies in Our Minds'
- Too Few Uninsured Women Get Info on Breast Reconstruction
- Infections Linked to Swimming, Drinking Water: CDC
- Asthma Inhaler Primatene Mist Going Off the Market
- Bed Bug Insecticides Causing Sickness, CDC Warns
- Popular Diabetes Drugs May Raise Pancreatic Cancer Risk, Study Suggests
- New Report Casts More Doubt on Virus' Link to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Lung Disease Puts Many Black Patients Back in Hospital: Report
- Death Rate Higher in Minorities With Acute Leukemia
- Cardiac Rehab May Cut Risk Factors After Mini-Stroke
- Genetic Links Seen Between Bipolar Illness and Schizophrenia
- Study Suggests Link Between Stress and Aggressive Breast Cancer
September 23, 2011
- Health Tip: Help Swelling Subside During Pregnancy
- Health Tip: Keep a Diabetes Notebook
- Many With Irregular Heartbeat Unaware of Raised Stroke Risk
- Stress the 'Human' in HPV, One Man Suggests
- CDC Considers Vaccinating Boys, Not Just Girls, for HPV
- Health Highlights: Sept. 23, 2011
- Soliris Approval Expanded to Include Rare Blood Disorder
- Magnetic Field May Cause MRI-Induced Vertigo
- Depression After Cancer Keeps Some From Follow-Up Care
- Scientists ID More Genes Linked to Heart Disease
- People Tend to Choose Friends Just Like Themselves
- A Woman's Voice Doesn't Give Away Ovulation Status
- Antioxidants Not Behind Red Wine's Healthy Effect on Heart: Study
- Foreign-Born U.S. Women Getting Mammograms
- Ever Wonder How Doctors Make Referrals?
- Americans Spending More of Their Lives Struggling With Diabetes
- ADHD Symptoms May Add to Burden of Autism
- Many Black Men in Cold Climates Lack Vitamin D
- Most Patients Want Experienced Surgeons, Not Trainees
September 24, 2011
September 25, 2011
- 'Self-Compassion' Can Help Divorced People Heal
- Bone Drug Fails to Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence: Study
September 26, 2011
- Health Tip: Binge Drinking's Risks
- Breast-Feeding Boost: Fewer Hospitals Handing Out Free Formula
- Experts Revise Guidelines for Whooping Cough Vaccination
- Asthma Can Complicate Diabetes Care in Kids
- Broccoli, Cabbage, Other Veggies May Protect Against Colon Cancer
- Health Highlights: Sept. 26, 2011
- Remicade Approved for Ulcerative Colitis in Children
- Certain Antidepressants With Blood Thinners May Pose Risk for Heart Patients
- Couples Counseling Boosts Sex Lives After Prostate Cancer
- Check Plastic Surgeon's Credentials or Risk Tragic Results, Experts Warn
- Hip Fracture May Raise a Woman's Risk of Earlier Death
- Lots of Coffee Might Lower Depression Risk: Study
- Could Too Little Vitamin B-12 Shrink the Aging Brain?
- More Frequent Doctor Visits May Benefit Diabetes Patients
- Many Doctors Think Patients Get Over-Treated, Study Says
- Cardiac Rehab May Help Heart Patients Live Longer
- Newer Contraceptive Pills Could Raise Clot Risk, FDA Warns
- Childless Men May Face Higher Heart Disease Risk
September 27, 2011
- Health Tip: Inspect Your Child's Playground
- Health Tip: Managing With Chronic Pain
- With Rude Workers, Customers Walk but Don't Talk
- U.S. Scientists Map Genome of Advanced Prostate Cancer
- Fiber Beats Other Remedies for Constipated Kids, Study Says
- Health Highlights: Sept. 27, 2011
- Sleepy Teens Prone to Bad Behaviors, Study Finds
- Spinal Surgery Riskier for Certain Patients, Study Finds
- Extra Pounds Linked to Weaker Legs in Older Women
- Fatalism Keeps Many From Colon Cancer Screening
- Mental Health Disabilities in U.S. on the Rise: Study
- Cost of U.S. Workers' Health Premiums Surged in 2011
- Do Men Need Colon Cancer Screening Earlier Than Women Do?
- Saw Palmetto Doesn't Help Enlarged Prostate: Study
- Mixed Results Seen With 'Off-Label' Use of Antipsychotics
- Surgeon Experience Matters in Neck Artery Procedure: Study
- Super-Tight Blood Sugar Control May Not Ease Mental Decline in Diabetics
September 28, 2011
- Health Tip: Who Needs a Whooping Cough Vaccine?
- Health Tip: Menstruation Often Affects Mood
- Health Highlights: Sept. 28, 2011
- Number of U.S. Kids on ADHD Meds Keeps Rising
- Teen Drinking Most Influenced by Friends of Friends: Study
- Lung Function of Late Preemies May Improve With Age
- End-of-Life Directives Do Not Hasten Death, Study Finds
- Child Face Mask Approved to Help Prevent Spread of Germs
- Experts Point Out Signs of Dangerous Heart Rhythm
- Study Suggests Link Between Sleep Deprivation, Alzheimer's Risk
- Pandemic Flu of 1918 Circulated Months Before Deaths Peaked
- Listeria Outbreak Is Worst in More Than a Decade
- Gene Variant Linked to Failure of Asthma Drug
- Even Slightly Higher Blood Pressure May Boost Stroke Risk
- Teens With Lots of Friends More Likely to Start Drinking: Study
- Cheap Drug Helps Smokers Quit, Study Finds
- End-Stage Alzheimer's Patients Often Hospitalized Unnecessarily
- Cancer Patients Should Ask Doctors to Use Simple Terms
September 29, 2011
- Health Tip: Living With Osteoarthritis
- Health Tip: Gestational Diabetes May Endanger Mother and Baby
- Bellowing Koalas Signal Size to Potential Mates
- 'Magic Mushroom' Compound Triggered Positive Personality Change in Study
- Health Highlights: Sept. 29, 2011
- 1 in 4 U.S. Adults Treated for High Blood Pressure: Report
- Abnormal Protein May Explain Loss of Smell With Alzheimer's
- Singing May Help Some Stroke Victims Regain Speech
- Twitter Reflects World's Changing Moods
- Campus Smoking Bans May Help College Students Quit
- 1 in 5 American Workers Still Smokes: CDC
- Modern Shift Work Patterns May Be Less Harmful to Health
- Brain Continues to Develop Beyond Adolescence
- No One Treatment for Acid Reflux Clearly Better Than Another: Study
- New Genes Revealed for Type 1 Diabetes
- Otherwise Healthy Older Men Undertreated for Prostate Cancer: Study
- Does Your Picky Eater Have a 'Feeding Disorder'?
- FDA Warns LASIK Providers: Stop Making False Claims
September 30, 2011
- Health Tip: Focus on Emotional Health
- Health Tip: When Your Child Has a Headache
- Yawning May Help the Brain Chill Out
- Doctors Consider Nonverbal Cues in Medical Decisions
- Down Syndrome Brings Joy, Not Regrets, for Many Families
- Health Highlights: Sept. 30, 2011
- Listeria Worries Prompt Recall of Romaine Lettuce
- Anthrax Attack Plans Need to Be Handled Locally, Report Says
- Study Says Big Tobacco Covered Up Info on Cancer Risk
- Black Women Tend to Suffer Disabilities Earlier, Study Finds
- Drug Shortages Even Worse This Year: FDA
- Cancer Patients at Risk for Serious Blood Clots: Study
- Small Study Links Surgery and Anesthesia With Alzheimer's
- Oral Steroids Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency
- Laughter Might Be Good Medicine for Alzheimer's Patients
- Cocaine Increases Risk for Glaucoma: Study
- Obesity More Likely in 'Night-Owl' Kids
