News for November 2008


11/30/08	Dry Skin? Don't Let Winter Win
11/30/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 30, 2008
11/30/08	Heavy Traffic Can Be Heartbreaking

11/29/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 29, 2008

11/28/08	Beware of Toxic Toys This Holiday Season
11/28/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 28, 2008
11/28/08	Health Tip: Hand Washing is Important
11/28/08	Health Tip: Medications and Pregnancy
11/28/08	Study Recruiting From Alzheimer's-Prone Families
11/28/08	Transfusing Anemic Cancer Patients Boosts Clot Risk
11/28/08	Uninsured Likely Organ Donors, But Not Recipients

11/27/08	Contact Lens Cases Often Contaminated
11/27/08	Cranberries May Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
11/27/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 27, 2008
11/27/08	Health Tip: Examining Your Breasts
11/27/08	Health Tip: Skiing Safely
11/27/08	Keeping a Healthy Holiday Balance
11/27/08	School Soda Ban Has Limited Effect
11/27/08	Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span

11/26/08	Anesthesia Type Won't Influence Neck Artery Surgery Outcomes
11/26/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 26, 2008
11/26/08	CT Scans Can Spot Blocked Arteries
11/26/08	Drug to Prevent Preterm Labor Shows Little Benefit
11/26/08	Fat-Sensing Hormones Might Fight Obesity
11/26/08	Genes May Predict Lymphoma Treatment Outcome
11/26/08	Hair Beads Spurring Head Trauma in Kids
11/26/08	Hairspray Exposure Ups Risk for Birth Defect in Sons
11/26/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 26, 2008
11/26/08	Health Tip: Caring for Your Skin With Acne
11/26/08	Health Tip: Diabetes and Dessert
11/26/08	Holiday Meals With a Calorie-Conscious Twist
11/26/08	Improper Microwaving Led to Pot Pie-Salmonella Outbreak
11/26/08	Over-the-Phone Weight Loss Counseling Works
11/26/08	Religion May Help Extend Your Life
11/26/08	Universal Testing, Prompt Treatment Could Slash HIV

11/25/08	A Third of Medicare Clients Unfamiliar With Benefits
11/25/08	Bad Bosses Are Hard on the Heart
11/25/08	Chromosome Linked to Diabetics' Heart Risks
11/25/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 25, 2008
11/25/08	Depression's Behavior Changes Linked to Heart Risks
11/25/08	Diabetics Spend Thousands More on Care
11/25/08	Exhaust From Railroad Diesel Linked to Lung Ailments
11/25/08	Gene Test Could Predict Colon Cancer's Return
11/25/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 25, 2008
11/25/08	Health Tip: Blood Pressure Too High?
11/25/08	Health Tip: Hide or Get Rid of Excess Hair
11/25/08	Limited Value Found for First-Generation Heart Pumps
11/25/08	Live Chickens on Trucks Could Transmit Dangerous Germs
11/25/08	New System Improves Distribution of Donated Livers
11/25/08	Some Breast Cancers May Regress on Their Own
11/25/08	Steroid Inhalers Raise Pneumonia Risk for Lung Disease Patients
11/25/08	U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time
11/25/08	Weight Boosts Older Women's Breast Cancer Risk

11/24/08	'Fresh' Transfusions Improve Odds for Cancer Patients After Surgery
11/24/08	5 Million People a Year Use Self-Help Addiction Programs
11/24/08	Avandia's Heart Risk Higher Than Others in Its Class
11/24/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 24, 2008
11/24/08	Clue to Cause of Epileptic Seizures Discovered
11/24/08	Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring Predicts Risks
11/24/08	Fewer than 1 in 10 Nurses Now Smoke
11/24/08	Gasping Is Good When It Comes to Cardiac Arrest
11/24/08	Growth Hormone Won't Fight ALS
11/24/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 24, 2008
11/24/08	Health Tip: Keep Bathroom Chemicals Locked Up
11/24/08	Health Tip: What to Eat During Morning Sickness
11/24/08	Hypertension May Hit Black Males Earlier
11/24/08	Molecular Switch in Brain May End Smokers' Cravings
11/24/08	New Migraine Drug Shows Promise
11/24/08	Parents Often Choose ER for Routine Kids' Care
11/24/08	Promacta Approved for Rare Blood Disorder
11/24/08	Study Calls for Greater Scrutiny of 'Off-Label' Drug Use
11/24/08	Ultrasound Can Help Break Up DVTs

11/23/08	An Allergy Checklist for Holiday Gatherings

11/22/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 22, 2008
11/22/08	Substitutions Make Holiday Fare Healthier

11/21/08	ADHD Medications Don't Pose Cancer Risk
11/21/08	Aquarobics May Help Ease Labor
11/21/08	Autumn Babies More Prone to Asthma
11/21/08	Banzel Approved for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
11/21/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 21, 2008
11/21/08	Estrogen May Explain Why Women With Cystic Fibrosis Suffer More
11/21/08	Exercise Keeps the Brain Young
11/21/08	FDA Approves New Drug for Severe Epilepsy
11/21/08	Getting Tough on Bullying
11/21/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 21, 2008
11/21/08	Health Tip: Signs of Celiac Disease in Children
11/21/08	Health Tip: Signs That a Child May Be Autistic
11/21/08	High Blood Pressure Stalks Many Americans
11/21/08	Iressa as Good as Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer
11/21/08	Latin Women More Likely to Be Unhappy With Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions
11/21/08	Long-Term Erythromycin Cut COPD Complications
11/21/08	New Approach Keeps Tumor Cells From Refueling
11/21/08	New Type of Ebola Virus Discovered
11/21/08	Scientists ID Uterine Muscle Switch for Contractions

11/20/08	CDC Monitors Shortage of Hib Vaccine
11/20/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2008
11/20/08	Colorectal Cancer Screens Detect Unrecognized Disease
11/20/08	Colorectal Cancer Treatment Costs Vary Widely
11/20/08	Dental Implants Need More Work Than Root Canals
11/20/08	Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
11/20/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 20, 2008
11/20/08	Health Tip: Considering Home Birth?
11/20/08	Health Tip: Storing Your Insulin
11/20/08	Inhibiting Protein May Keep Cancer Cells From Refueling
11/20/08	Itching Not a Less Intense Form of Pain
11/20/08	Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids' Heart Risks
11/20/08	Smokeout '08: The Perfect Time to Quit
11/20/08	Specialized Stroke Care Improves Outcomes
11/20/08	Texting Food Diaries Helps Kids Stick With Diets
11/20/08	U.S. Lags on HIV Testing Goals
11/20/08	Vitamin D Deficit Could Lead to Heart Woes
11/20/08	When the Caregiver Becomes the Patient

11/19/08	Airway Transplant Aided by Stem Cells a Medical First
11/19/08	Child-Care Relationships Tied to Kids' Stress Levels
11/19/08	Compound Tied to Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia
11/19/08	Early HIV Treatment Best for Babies
11/19/08	Genetic Testing No Real Help in Predicting Type 2 Diabetes
11/19/08	Growth Hormone Boost May Not Slow Alzheimer's
11/19/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 19, 2008
11/19/08	Health Tip: Easing Hemorrhoid Pain
11/19/08	Health Tip: Is Your Child More Prone to Ear Infections?
11/19/08	Long-Term Antibiotic Use Affects 'Good' Gut Bacteria
11/19/08	New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics
11/19/08	Not All Smiles Are Created Equal
11/19/08	Patient's Race Doesn't Affect Emergency Room Care
11/19/08	Researchers ID Suite of Genes in Aging Process
11/19/08	Spinal Anesthesia Doesn't Cause Restless Leg Syndrome
11/19/08	Sport Supplement May Help Shield Seniors From Falls
11/19/08	Technique Tracks Cancer-Killing Cells

11/18/08	National Birth Defects Prevention Study Shows Assisted Reproductive Technology is Associated with an Increased Risk of Certain Birth Defects
11/18/08	2nd Generation Antidepressants Prove Effective
11/18/08	Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Moms, Babies
11/18/08	Cancer Drug Ups Risk of Clots in Veins
11/18/08	Cancer Drugs May Treat Type 1 Diabetes
11/18/08	Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring
11/18/08	China Documents First Case of Tick-Borne Disease Spread
11/18/08	Diet, Exercise May Modify Breast Cancer Risks
11/18/08	Genetic Trait Could Predict Lung Cancer
11/18/08	Ginkgo No Shield Against Alzheimer's
11/18/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 18, 2008
11/18/08	Health Tip: Conditions That May Affect a Newborn's Skin
11/18/08	Health Tip: Maintain a Healthy Weight
11/18/08	Home-Based Programs Benefit Older Cancer Survivors
11/18/08	Indigo Ointment Benefits Psoriasis Patients
11/18/08	Non-AIDS Cancer Risk Higher for Those With HIV
11/18/08	Report Finds Most States Fail To Adequately Fund Tobacco Prevention Programs
11/18/08	Robots May Come to Aging Boomers' Rescue
11/18/08	Vitamin C, E Supplements Won't Help Prevent Cancer
11/18/08	Wrinkle Fillers Need Better Label Warnings: FDA Panel

11/17/08	Assisted Reproductive Technology Linked to Birth Defects
11/17/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 17, 2008
11/17/08	Drugs to Treat Lung Damage in Preemies May Harm Brain
11/17/08	Established EU Countries Healthier Than Newcomers
11/17/08	Family History Ups Breast Cancer Risk Even Without BRCA Gene
11/17/08	Family Physicians Have Little Input at NIH: Report
11/17/08	Fewer Brain 'Tangles' May Mean Smarter Old Age
11/17/08	Finding Points to Possible Blood Test for Brain Tumors
11/17/08	Gene Screen Might Predict Prostate Cancer
11/17/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 17, 2008
11/17/08	Health Tip: Battling Bad Breath?
11/17/08	Health Tip: Exercising With Back Pain
11/17/08	Nearly 1 in 3 Asthma Cases May Be Misdiagnosed
11/17/08	Psychological Counseling Boosts Breast Cancer Outcomes
11/17/08	Smoking May Harm the Egg, Embryo
11/17/08	Smoking, Drinking Raise Risks of Esophagus, Stomach Cancer
11/17/08	Stay Upbeat, Exercise to Help Prevent Cancer in Old Age
11/17/08	Study Singles Out Beachgoers' Skin Cancer Risk
11/17/08	Toxic Chemicals Blamed for Gulf War Illness
11/17/08	Wealthy More Likely to Have Breast Reconstruction

11/16/08	Bowel Prep Harder on Women Than Men
11/16/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 16, 2008

11/15/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 15, 2008
11/15/08	Many Ignore Symptoms of Bladder Trouble

11/14/08	Blood Sugar Control Helps Diabetics Preserve Sight
11/14/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 14, 2008
11/14/08	Early Life Peanut Consumption Might Prevent Allergy
11/14/08	EKG Not Strong Predictor of Heart Risk
11/14/08	Enrollment for Medicare Drug Plans Begins Again
11/14/08	First Family Will Have Tough Time Finding Hypoallergenic Dog
11/14/08	Greener Neighborhoods Mean Slimmer Children
11/14/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 14, 2008
11/14/08	Health Tip: Driving During Winter
11/14/08	Health Tip: Treating Insomnia
11/14/08	High-Fat Diet While Pregnant May Produce Obese Kids
11/14/08	IV 'Ice Slurry' Quickly Cools Body for Surgeries
11/14/08	Lung Cancer Genetics Different in Black Patients: Study
11/14/08	Lung Cancer Patients Get Blamed for Their Disease
11/14/08	Peppermint Oil, Fiber Can Fight Irritable Bowel
11/14/08	Post-Workout Snack May Hamper Weight Loss
11/14/08	Pregnant Rural Women More at Risk
11/14/08	Saturated Fats Linked to Cancer of Small Intestine
11/14/08	Unique Bone Marrow Transplant Said to Cure Sickle Cell
11/14/08	Younger Men Fare Best After Hip Joint Resurfacing

11/13/08	Booze Taxes Lower Alcohol-Linked Deaths
11/13/08	Chemical in Plastics May Cause Fertility Problems
11/13/08	Chronically Ill U.S. Patients Often Skip Care Due to Costs
11/13/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 13, 2008
11/13/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 13, 2008
11/13/08	Health Tip: Caffeine and Pregnancy
11/13/08	Health Tip: Caught a Cold?
11/13/08	HIV Vaccine Failure Still Brings Insights
11/13/08	Lung Cancer May Be Deadlier for Men
11/13/08	New Therapy Could Transform Arthritis Treatment
11/13/08	Pelvic Inflammation Puts Girls at Risk for Repeat STIs
11/13/08	Placebo Acupuncture Tied to Higher IVF Pregnancies
11/13/08	Poor Night Vision May Predict Age-Related Eye Disease
11/13/08	States Should Fund Quit-Smoking Treatments: Experts
11/13/08	Traces of Corn Found in Almost All Fast Food
11/13/08	U.S. Won't Meet 2010 No-Smoking Goals

11/12/08	Angioplasty Not Always Worth the Price
11/12/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 12, 2008
11/12/08	Death Rates Higher for Minority Children Awaiting Heart Transplant
11/12/08	Early Onset Approved for ADHD Drug
11/12/08	Education Program Spurs Blacks to Take Blood Pressure Meds
11/12/08	Excess Weight Ups Risk of Death, No Matter Where It Collects
11/12/08	Gender Matches Benefit Heart Transplants
11/12/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 12, 2008
11/12/08	Health Tip: Exercise to Beat Arthritis Pain
11/12/08	Health Tip: Risk Factors for Skin Cancer
11/12/08	Heart Failure Accounts for 37% of Medicare Spending
11/12/08	High Blood Fat Levels Tied to Ischemic Stroke Risk
11/12/08	Most Single Adults Not Using Condoms
11/12/08	Only Half of MS Patients Respond to Interferon Therapy
11/12/08	Scientists Unravel Mystery of Tamoxifen Resistance
11/12/08	U.S. Gets a 'D' for Preterm Birth Rates
11/12/08	U.S. Teens Brimming With Self-Esteem
11/12/08	Vest Monitors 'Individual' Air Pollution
11/12/08	Way to Rescue Tired Immune Cells Fighting HIV Found
11/12/08	With Angioplasty, More Is Better

11/11/08	'Cognitive Reserve' May Help Fight Alzheimer's
11/11/08	After Decades, Decreases in Heart Risk Factors Level Off
11/11/08	Beta Blocker Use Questioned in Non-Heart Surgery
11/11/08	Calcium, Vitamin D Won't Prevent Breast Cancer
11/11/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 11, 2008
11/11/08	Drug-Resistant TB Declines in United States
11/11/08	Florida Vision Test Law: Fewer Traffic Deaths Among Elderly
11/11/08	Flu Shots Lower Risk of Blood Clots
11/11/08	Gains Against Heart Failure Reported
11/11/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 11, 2008
11/11/08	Health Tip: Doing Your Baby's Laundry
11/11/08	Health Tip: Prevent Nail Problems
11/11/08	Homecoming Veterans Often Face Inner Challenge
11/11/08	Joyful Music in Tune With Heart Health
11/11/08	Lipoprotein Levels May Predict Women's Hypertension Risk
11/11/08	Long-Term Help Regimen Cut Heart Attack Recurrence
11/11/08	Lymph Node Shots Tested for Grass Pollen Allergy
11/11/08	New Type of Stent Shows Promise
11/11/08	Obese Kids Have Old Arteries
11/11/08	Retired NFL Players Don't Face Greater Heart Risk
11/11/08	States Asleep at the Wheel in Fighting Drowsy Driving
11/11/08	Study Questions Screening Heart Attack Patients for Depression

11/10/08	Aspirin Doesn't Guard Diabetics Against Heart Disease
11/10/08	Asthma 'Rescue' Inhalers Are Changing
11/10/08	Barriers to Good Asthma Care Detailed
11/10/08	Childhood Food Allergies on the Rise
11/10/08	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 10, 2008
11/10/08	Coated Stents Best for Heart Patients With Diabetes
11/10/08	Freezing Ovaries Preserves Fertility, Scientists Report
11/10/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 10, 2008
11/10/08	Health Tip: Protect Baby From Diaper Rash
11/10/08	Health Tip: Safer Sushi Eating
11/10/08	Heart Failure Hospitalizations Up Sharply
11/10/08	Heart Valves Fashioned From Stem Cells in Umbilical Cord Blood
11/10/08	Heartbeat Might One Day Power Pacemakers
11/10/08	High Temps Degrade Contact Lens Solution: Study
11/10/08	Hispanics Less Likely to Get Repeat Artery Surgery
11/10/08	MP3 Player Headphones May Throw Off Cardiac Devices
11/10/08	New Compound Might Be Improvement Over Allergy Shots
11/10/08	Poor Sleep, Hypertension a Dangerous Combination
11/10/08	Poverty May Aggravate Asthma
11/10/08	Speed Not Always of the Essence With Heart Cases in ER
11/10/08	Statin Might Help More People Fight Heart Disease Than Thought
11/10/08	Study Upholds Stopping Plavix Use Before Surgery
11/10/08	Use of Imaging Technology Skyrockets

11/09/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 9, 2008
11/09/08	Lack of Potassium Linked to High Blood Pressure

11/08/08	Health Highlights: Nov. 8, 2008
11/08/08	Overnight Dialysis Saves Lives: Study
11/08/08	Written Instructions Cut Bleeding Risk for Blood Thinner Use

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