Daily MedNews - June 2014
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June 1, 2014
- Number of Cancer Survivors Should Grow to 19 Million in Next Decade: Report
- New Approach May Boost Survival From Advanced Prostate Cancer
- Newer Anti-Estrogen Treatment May Benefit Younger Breast Cancer Survivors
- Natural Blondes May Have 1 Gene to Thank
- Scientists Erase, Then Restore Memories in Rats
- 1 in 4 Smokers With Gene Defect May Get Lung Cancer
June 2, 2014
- Health Tip: Get Protein From Veggies
- Health Tip: Eat Well, But Start Simple
- Learning Another Language May Help the Aging Brain
- E-Cigarette Advertising Soars on American TV, Study Finds
- Immune-Based Treatment May Fight Advanced Cervical Cancer
- Health Highlights: June 2, 2014
- Melanoma Drug Trials Show Significant Promise
- Boston Marathon Bombings Left Psychological Scars on Kids
- Obama Moves to Cut Power Plant Emissions
- Breath Test May Spot Lung Cancer
- New Drug May Boost Survival for Advanced Prostate Cancer Patients: Study
- New Test Helps Doctors ID Kidney Disease Cause
- More Evidence Links Poor Diet to Preterm Birth
- Hurricanes With Female Names Have Been Deadlier
- 1 of 8 U.S. Kids Mistreated Before Age 18, Study Finds
- Heart Attack in Middle Age May Be Tougher on Women
- Certain Breast Cancer Patients May Need Little Treatment After Tumor Removal
- More Hispanics Took Heart Meds After Medicare Part D Launch
- There's No 'Obesity Paradox' for Stroke, Study Finds
June 3, 2014
- Health Tip: Cook Healthier
- Health Tip: Help Improve Your Child's Sleep
- Hormone Levels in Womb Tied to Autism Risk in Boys: Study
- Health Highlights: June 3, 2014
- Among New Smokers, Teen Boys More Likely to Quit Than Girls: Study
- First-Time Colon Cancer Screening May Be Beneficial for Elderly
- Men Feel More Pain After Major Surgeries, Study Finds
- Anti-Alzheimer's Drug Shows Promise in Mice Study
- 1 in 10 Heart Attack Patients May Have Undiagnosed Diabetes
- Fish, Exercise May Help Thwart Colon Cancer's Return: Study
- Bicyclists Happier Than Drivers, Train Riders, Study Says
- Scents May Sway Your Sense of Beauty
- Food Handlers Cause Most Food-Poisoning Cases
- Implanted Defibrillators May Help Patients With Moderate Heart Failure
- Some Breast Cancer Patients May Get Drug-Linked Heart Failure: Study
- Antibiotic Lowers Death Risk for Elderly Patients With Pneumonia: Study
- Suicides More Likely After Midnight, Study Finds
June 4, 2014
- Health Tip: If You Aren't Hungry, Don't Eat
- Health Tip: Help Keep Back Pain at Bay
- Health Highlights: June 4, 2014
- Premature Death, Suicides Up Among People With Schizophrenia, Study Says
- Medicaid Patients Get Worse Cancer Care, Studies Contend
- Cancer, Heart Disease Not Likely Killers of Those Over 100
- Study Links Pot Use With Poor Sleep
- Many With Heart Failure Aren't Told About End-of-Life Care: Study
- Heart Patients Without Artery Plaque Buildup Still Face Risks: Study
- Sleep Apnea 'CPAP' Masks Might Help Ease High Blood Pressure
- Snoring, High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy May Raise Apnea Risk
- Blood Pressure History May Affect Brain Function in Old Age
- For Obese Diabetics, Weight-Loss Surgery May Work Best
- Easy-to-Use IV Antibiotics Could Help Treat Serious Skin Infections
- Camels Confirmed as Source of Human MERS Infection
- Pot Isn't Harmless, Top U.S. Health Official Says
- Taking Antipsychotic Drugs While Pregnant May Harm Newborns: Study
- Kids' Obesity Risk Rises With Parents' Divorce: Study
June 5, 2014
- Health Tip: Consider Air Bag Safety for Children
- Health Tip: Is a Stomachache Serious?
- Short 'Birth Spacing' Linked to Preterm Delivery
- Pot Use Might Be Linked to Abnormal Sperm
- Study Disputes Notion That Breakfast Is Key to Weight Control
- Weight Gain From Antidepressants Is Minimal, Study Suggests
- Could the 'Ulcer Bug' Guard Against Obesity?
- Health Highlights: June 5, 2014
- Study Supports Durability of Parkinson's Treatment
- Broken Bones, Concussions Most Common Injuries in Youth Hockey
- People Under 65 Hard Hit by Flu This Year
- More Americans Kept Awake by Fido, Fluffy
- Yoga May Not Help Ease Asthma, Study Suggests
- No Drop in Smokeless Tobacco Use Among U.S. Workers: CDC
- CPAP Mask Success May Depend on Family Support, Study Finds
- Are You Eating Enough 'Powerhouse' Vegetables?
- PMS Not Linked to Hot Flashes Later, Study Finds
- Yoga, Meditation May Help Dementia Patients and Caregivers Alike
June 6, 2014
- Health Tip: Can't Sleep?
- Health Tip: Teach Kids Bike Safety Rules
- Health Highlights: June 6, 2014
- Knee Replacement Surgeries Rising With Obesity Rates
- Text Messages May Double Smoker's Odds of Quitting
- Too-Clean Homes May Encourage Child Allergies, Asthma: Study
- Sleep Apnea May Raise Risk of Diabetes, Research Suggests
- Many Childhood Leukemia Survivors Aren't Taking 'Maintenance' Meds: Study
- Half a Million Cancers Prevented by Colon Screenings: Study
- Poor Sleep May Lead to Worse Grades for College Students
- Spats, Conflicts Can Raise a Woman's Blood Pressure
- Genetic 'Networks' May Play Role in Autism
- Sudden Death of Loved One Can Trigger Mental Health Issues
- Use Prescription Painkillers Safely
- Could Fitter Kids Be Smarter Kids, Too?
June 7, 2014
- It's Better to Prevent a Sunburn Than to Treat One, Dermatologist Says
- Tick Exposure Can Occur in a Minute in Infested Areas
June 8, 2014
June 9, 2014
- Health Tip: Worried About a Child's Back Pain?
- Health Tip: Follow Instructions on Insect Repellent
- Health Highlights: June 9, 2014
- Did Violence Shape Evolution of the Human Face?
- Vaccine for Infant Tummy Bug Cuts Hospitalizations: CDC
- Many Women With Breast Cancer Get Too Little Exercise
- Measles Journey Highlights Risk to Unvaccinated Kids
- New Hemophilia Remedy Eloctate Offers Potential for Fewer Injections
- Combo Vaccine Raises Risk of Fever-Related Seizures in Toddlers: Study
- New Approaches to Acne Treatment
- Millions Will Not Have to Pay Obamacare Tax Penalties: Report
- FDA Sets Safety Standards for Infant Formula
- Teen Bullies, Victims Armed More Than Other Kids, Study Says
- Sophisticated Chest Scans May Raise Children's Lifetime Cancer Risk
- Autism's Costs Can Run Into Millions for One Person
- Men Who Take Statins May Exercise Less
- New Drug May Treat Constipation Caused by Strong Painkillers
- Cellphone Exposure May Harm Male Fertility
June 10, 2014
- Health Tip: Safely Marinate Food
- Health Tip: Have Shin Splints?
- Health Highlights: June 10, 2014
- Recession Forced Many Families to Seek Medicaid Coverage
- Breast Cancer Drug Herceptin Linked to Risk of Heart Problems: Study
- Exercise May Spur More Varied Gut Microbes, Study Finds
- Scans Show Even 'Late' Preemies Have Brain Differences
- Many STDs May Go Undiagnosed, U.S. Report Finds
- Pregnant or Breast-feeding Women Urged to Eat More Fish
- Human Stem Cells Used to Create Light-Sensitive Eye Cells
- U.S. Diabetes Rate Jumps to 29 Million: CDC
- Doctors' Group Calls for Tougher Rules on Sale of E-Cigarettes
- Insulin Use, Out-of-Pocket Costs Way Up for Type 2 Diabetes
- Insulin-Metformin Combo Tied to Poorer Survival in Diabetes Study
- Gene May Boost Chances of Type 2 Diabetes for Latinos
- Weight-Loss Surgery May Ease Type 2 Diabetes Long-Term
- Moles May Be Harbinger of Higher Breast Cancer Risk
- Red Meat May Raise Breast Cancer Risk, Study Suggests
June 11, 2014
- Health Tip: Growing a Garden
- Health Tip: Thawing Meat in Cold Water
- Marriage, But Not Cohabitation, Pays Health Dividends -- for Him
- Health Highlights: June 11, 2014
- Levodopa May Beat Newer Meds for Long-Term Parkinson's Care: Study
- Current Bird Flu Has Pandemic Potential
- Medication Safety Essential For Seniors
- Tumor-Targeting Agent Attaches to Cancer Cells: Study
- Scientists Spot New Clues to a Deadly Lung Disease
- Parents' Sleep May Affect Child's Risk of Obesity: Study
- Diets Rich in Protein May Help Protect Against Stroke
- Good Heart Health May Keep Your Mind Sharp, Too
- Drug Shows Promise Against Arthritis Common in People with Psoriasis
- Treating Sleep Apnea May Lower Heart Risks, Study Finds
- Paralyzed Person to Kick Off World Cup
- Take Heartburn Medicines Before Breakfast for Best Effect
June 12, 2014
- Health Tip: Set Swimming Safety Rules
- Health Tip: Fire Up the Grill
- Health Highlights: June 12, 2014
- Recession Linked to More Than 10,000 Suicides in North America, Europe
- Can 6,000 Steps a Day Keep Knee Arthritis at Bay?
- MRI Technique May Help Detect Parkinson's Earlier
- When School's Out, Weight Can Pile On
- Childhood Cancer Survivors More Likely to Be Hospitalized: Study
- Low Cholesterol Levels May Spell Trouble for Kidney Cancer Patients
- Cool Teens, Uncool Future?
- Gene 'Map' of Mexicans Reveals Great Diversity
- Less Smoking, Sex and Fighting Among U.S. High School Kids: CDC
- Blacks May Respond Better Than Whites to Diabetes Drug Metformin
- Cancer Survivors Face Mounting Costs of Continuing Medical Care: Study
- Hot Dogs, Salami May Raise Men's Heart Failure Risk, Study Suggests
- Hospital's Efforts to Boost Patient Safety Pay Off
- Gut Bacteria in Young Diabetic Kids Show Differences
June 13, 2014
- Health Tip: Care for Contact Lenses
- Health Tip: Having Poor Circulation in the Feet
- Health Highlights: June 13, 2014
- Dads Who Do Housework May Spur Daughters to Aim High: Study
- Gay 'Hook-Up' Apps Tied to Higher STD Infection Rates: Study
- Can Weight-Loss Surgery Lower Cancer Risk for the Obese?
- Standing During Meetings May Get Creative Juices Flowing
- Background TV May Hinder Toddlers' Language Development
- More U.S. Service Members in Treatment for Mental Health Disorders
- Lymphoseek Approved for Diagnosing Cancer Severity
- Underage Binge Drinkers Grab the Hard Stuff, Survey Finds
- Headaches During Sex More Common Than Thought, Expert Says
- Stricter Laws Might Reduce Aggressive Driving in Young Males: Study
June 14, 2014
June 16, 2014
- Health Tip: Keep Your Nails Healthier
- Health Tip: Dining on Dairy Foods
- Health Highlights: June 13, 2014
- Delinquent Teens More Likely to Die Violently as Adults: Study
- 'Bionic Pancreas' Improves Blood Sugar Control for People With Type 1 Diabetes
- Caffeine Affects Teen Boys, Girls Differently, Study Says
- Diabetes Distress Is Distinct From Depression, Researchers Say
- Younger Blacks on Dialysis Fare Worse in Poor Neighborhoods: Study
- After Death of a Spouse, Friends Might Help More Than Relatives
- Study: Similar Outcomes From Combat Head Injuries, Regardless of Cause
- High Blood Pressure May Sometimes Be Overtreated: Study
- Older Breast Cancer Patients Do Follow Drug Therapy: Study
- Mom's Epilepsy Drugs Appear Safe in Breast Milk
- Study Ties Too Much Sitting to Risks for Certain Cancers
- Experts Revise Optimum Blood Sugar Level for Kids With Type 1 Diabetes
- Study Questions Use of Beta Blockers Before Heart Bypass Surgery
- Poorly Understood Disorder Disables Many Younger Women
- E-Cigarette Sources Soaring, Study Finds
June 17, 2014
- Health Tip: Prepare for a Picnic
- Health Tip: Is Your Teen Abusing Alcohol?
- Health Highlights: June 17, 2014
- Study Sheds Light on How Immune System Works in Infants
- Stroke Prevention for Women: Start Early
- MERS Virus Did Not Spread in 2 U.S. Cases: Health Officials
- Scientists Explore How Fecal Transplant Eases Tough Infection
- Thyroid Problem Can Lead to Sick Leaves From Work, Study Finds
- FDA Considers Appetite-Curbing Implant for Severely Obese
- 'Walkable' Neighborhoods May Help Cut Diabetes Rates
- MRIs Plus Mammograms Best for High-Risk Women, Study Finds
- Obamacare May Mean Healthier Young Adults, Study Suggests
- Anxiety May Affect Kids' Brains
- Pros, Cons to Dissolving Lung Clots: Study
- Summer's The Perfect Time for Healthy Eating
- Vitamin D: A Key to a Longer Life?
June 18, 2014
- Health Tip: Set Rules About Bunk Beds
- Health Tip: Preventing the Spread of Norovirus
- Number of Induced Labors Falling in U.S., CDC Says
- Soy Foods Don't Seem to Protect Against Uterine Cancer: Researchers
- Health Highlights: June 18, 2014
- Breast Cancer Surgery Rates Vary Greatly in Canada
- Mammography Cuts Breast Cancer Deaths by 28 Percent: Study
- New Blood Test May Help Detect Heart Transplant Rejection
- Popular Crohn's, Colitis Drugs Not Linked to Short-Term Cancer Risk: Study
- Depression Doubles Odds of Heart Attack for Younger Women: Study
- Group Doctor Visits May Benefit Muscle Disorder Patients
- Parents of a Child With Autism Often Forgo Further Childbearing: Study
- Docs Uncomfortable Judging Patients' Competency to Carry Guns
- Rare Gene Mutations May Help Shield the Heart
- Antidepressants in Pregnancy Won't Harm Baby's Heart, Study Suggests
- As Antidepressant Warnings Toughened, Teen Suicide Attempts Rose: Study
June 19, 2014
- Health Tip: Keep Mosquitoes at Bay
- U.S. Health Snapshots: Insurance Coverage Expands, but Gaps Remain
- Job Loss Tougher for Americans Than Europeans
- Health Highlights: June 19, 2014
- Sharp Rise in 'Meth'-Linked ER Visits in U.S., Study Shows
- Cost of Prostate Cancer Surgery Varies Widely in U.S.
- Mouse Study Supports Notion of 'Tanning Addiction'
- More Young Adults Not Waiting for Marriage to Have Kids
- Teen 'Sexting' Has a Double Standard, Study Shows
- Head Injuries Tied to Higher Migraine Risk for Veterans
- 1 in 10 Moms-to-Be Develop Pregnancy-Linked Diabetes: CDC
- Rising Stroke Rate for Blacks in South Carolina, Study Finds
- Timing of Day's First Cigarette May Influence Lung Cancer Risk
- Genes Tied to Curvature of Spine in Kids
- CDC Lab Workers May Have Been Exposed to Anthrax
- Hypnosis May Help Improve Deep Sleep
June 20, 2014
- Health Tip: Teach Children About Responsibility
- A Defining Act for Fathers and Sons
- Certain Birth Defects More Common Among Hispanics: Report
- Health Highlights: June 20, 2014
- Mosquito-Borne Chikungunya Virus May Be Headed for U.S.
- Too Little Known About PTSD Treatments for Veterans, Experts Say
- When Is the Cost of Cancer 'Toxic'?
- Hairless Man Now Hairy, Thanks to Arthritis Drug Xeljanz
- FDA: Bee Pollen Weight Loss Products Pose Health Risks
- Shortage of Doctors Who Treat Diabetes Looming
- No Sign That ADHD Meds Raise Suicide Risk: Study
- Grades Dive With Internet Use During Class Time, Study Finds
- Testosterone Products Must Warn About Risk of Venous Clots: FDA
- Soccer Scores a Goal for Senior Fitness
June 21, 2014
June 22, 2014
June 23, 2014
- Health Tip: Helping Somone With Diabetes
- Health Tip: Protect Your Child's Hearing
- Too Many U.S. Babies Still Delivered Early Without Medical Need
- ER Visits Peak When Kids Barred From Child Care: Study
- Health Highlights: June 23, 2014
- Indoor Tanning Leads to Early Skin Cancer, Study Says
- Study Links Pesticide Exposure During Pregnancy to Autism Risk in Kids
- Sivextro Approved for Severe Skin Infections
- Smog Controls Tied to Fewer Lung Disease Deaths in N.C.
- Cooler Indoor Temps May Help 'Good Fat' Grow
- People With Heart Disease, Diabetes May Be More Likely to Stay on Statins
- Gut Microbes Differ in Obese or Diabetic People, Study Finds
- Women With Breast Cancer Genes More Likely to Choose Extensive Surgery
- Web-Based Program May Help Beginner Drivers
- Heart Failure Therapy May Benefit Women More Than Men
- Quitting Smokeless Tobacco May Boost Survival After Heart Attack
- Lifetime of Learning Might Thwart Dementia, Study Suggests
- Screen Older Men Who've Ever Smoked for Aneurysms: Experts
- New Clues to Why Blacks Fare Worse With Colon Cancer
June 24, 2014
- Health Tip: Eat Omega-3s During Pregnancy
- Health Tip: Safer Use of Fireworks
- Health Highlights: June 24, 2014
- Pediatrics Group Wants Parents to Read to Their Children Every Day
- Migraines May Worsen During Menopause
- Your Smartphone Carries Your Personal Bacteria
- Diets High in Dairy Might Boost Colon Cancer Survival, a Bit
- Multiple Drug Use Fueling Drugged-Driving Fatalities: Report
- Pavement Sealant Ban Linked to Cleaner Lake Water
- CDC Readies Latest Graphic Anti-Smoking Ads
- Healthy Weight Loss May Bring Better Sleep, Brighter Mood
- Mother's Birthplace May Affect Autism Risk in Kids
- 3D Mammograms May Improve Breast Cancer Screening
- Anesthesia Type May Affect Recovery From Hip Fracture Repair
- Blood Pressure Kiosks May Not Always Give Accurate Readings
- Adults With Asperger Syndrome May Have Higher Suicide Risk
- Former NFL Players May Be Plagued With Chronic Headaches
June 25, 2014
- Health Tip: Drink Lots of Fluids This Summer
- Health Tip: Use Lawn Mowers Safely
- Natural Conception Later in Life Tied to Longer Life for Women
- Health Highlights: June 25, 2014
- Persistent Cough in Kids Can Often Be Whooping Cough
- Over Half of Seniors Plagued by Incontinence: CDC
- 1 in 10 U.S. Beaches Fails Bacteria Test, Survey Finds
- Fruits, Veggies Not a Magic Bullet for Weight Loss, Study Finds
- Hepatitis C Infection May Have 'Silver Lining' for Transplant Patients
- Some Acne Products Can Trigger Severe Allergic Reactions: FDA
- Veterans With Brain Injury May Be at Risk for Dementia: Study
- Is All That TV Killing You?
- Study: Wikipedia Drug Entries Not Always Up-to-Date
- Neanderthal Poop Yields Clues to Early Man's Diet
- Injection Treatment No Help for Hamstring Injuries, Study Says
- Many Pregnant Women Not Told to Avoid Environmental Toxins
- Heart Monitoring May Prevent Some Strokes, Study Suggests
June 26, 2014
- Health Tip: Communicate With an ADHD Child
- Health Tip: Keep Your Cool
- Health Highlights: June 26, 2014
- Study: Daily Low-Dose Aspirin May Help Ward Off Pancreatic Cancer
- Milk, Egg Allergies Seem to Make Parents Most Anxious
- Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Migraines Affect the Whole Family
- Get Tougher on Texting While Driving, Americans Say
- Many Unaware of Their HIV Status Until It's Advanced
- 1 in 10 Deaths Among Adults Tied to Alcohol: CDC
- Precautions Help Keep Kids Safe in Water
- Moustaches, Home Oxygen Tanks Can Be Dangerous Match
- For Young Kids, Nasal Spray Beats Needle for Flu Immunization
- Numbing Medications Can Harm Teething Babies, FDA Warns
- Daughters Drink More Than Their Moms Did -- in Australia, at Least
- After Stroke, Spouse May Also Need Care
- Gluten-Free Diet May Lift the 'Fog' of Celiac Patients, Study Says
June 27, 2014
- Health Tip: Keep High Schoolers Safe During Sports
- Health Tip: Find a Healthy Balance Between Office and Home
- Summer's a Great Time for Tonsil Removal
- Grief in Pregnancy May Trigger Obesity in Adulthood
- Surgery Doubted as a Migraine Reliever
- Sounds of Summer May Threaten Your Hearing
- Your Stomach Bug May Well Be Norovirus
- Health Highlights: June 27, 2014
- Teens Who Prefer Menthols Are Heavier Smokers: Study
- For Heat Stroke Victims, Cool First, Then Transport
- Season's Change Can Bring on Cluster Headaches
- Nearsightedness Linked to More Schooling
- Winning Attitude on the Field Translates to Career Success
- Chimpanzees Show Strong Musical Preferences
- Dance Those Cares Away!
June 28, 2014
June 29, 2014
June 30, 2014
- Health Tip: Healing After Baby is Born
- Health Tip: Washing Food
- Health Highlights: June 30, 2014
- A Laptop May Boost a Hospitalized Child's Recovery
- 'Sexting' Linked to Sex in Middle School
- Kids With ADHD More Likely to Abuse Drugs: Analysis
- Gut Cells May Be Coaxed to Make Insulin for People With Type 1 Diabetes
- Supreme Court: Some Companies Don't Have to Cover Birth Control
- Inhaled Medication Afrezza Approved to Treat Diabetes
- Sperm Donor Age May Not Affect Infertility Treatment Success: Study
- Nursing Home Care May Be Out of Reach for Many Aging 'Boomers': Study
- Bad Weather May Dampen Will to Exercise
- Many U.S. Vets Suffer Chronic Pain, Take Narcotic Painkillers: Study
- Childhood Malnutrition Linked to High Blood Pressure Later in Life: Study
- Study: Common HIV Drug May Boost Suicide Risk
- HIV Prevention Drug Truvada Might Lower Genital Herpes Risk, Too
- Most Women Don't Need Regular Pelvic Exams, New Guidelines State
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