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Vaccinating Children against Flu Helps Protect Wider Community (Tue 3/9/2010)
Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - From the National Institutes of Health

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Recall of Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Tue 3/9/2010)
Source: Food and Drug Administration
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Food Safety, Salmonella Infections

Airport Scanners (Tue 3/9/2010)
Source: HealthDay - Video

Related MedlinePlus Pages: Radiation Exposure, X-Rays

School Drink Deal Cuts Sugar (Mon 3/8/2010)
A deal to sell healthier drinks in U.S. schools has slashed the amount of fattening beverages offered to students, former President Bill Clinton said on Monday as New York leaders pushed for a soda tax to tackle obesity and budget shortfalls.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, School Health

Program Shows No Effect on Patients' Question-Asking (Mon 3/8/2010)
A program designed to boost doctor-patient communication and patients' compliance with treatment may not have the intended effects, a new study suggests.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Literacy, Talking With Your Doctor

Tax Soda, Pizza to Cut Obesity, Researchers Say (Mon 3/8/2010)

U.S. researchers estimate that an 18 percent tax on pizza and soda can push down U.S. adults' calorie intake enough to lower their average weight by 5 pounds (2 kg) per year.

A girl waits for a slice of pizza at the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul, Minnesota, August 30, 2008. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Source: Reuters Health
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Melanoma Risk Higher in Parkinson's Patients (Mon 3/8/2010)
People with Parkinson's disease face an increased risk of the most deadly type of skin cancer, new research confirms.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Melanoma, Parkinson's Disease

Specialty May Bias Doctors' Prostate Cancer Advice (Mon 3/8/2010)
New research suggests that the type of specialist a prostate cancer patient sees -- rather than the patient's own preference -- may determine the treatment he receives.
Source: Reuters Health
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Blacks, Hispanics with Heart Failure Less Likely to Use Hospice (Mon 3/8/2010)

Despite increase in services, racial disparities persist, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Heart Failure, Hospice Care

Bleeding Alert Sounded for Stroke Drugs (Mon 3/8/2010)

Medication combination raises risk 10-fold, small study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Thinners, Drug Safety, Stroke

Diet, Exercise Can Improve Thinking (Mon 3/8/2010)

Study finds benefits for the mind, not just the body

Source: HealthDay
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Stroke Risk Runs in the Family (Mon 3/8/2010)

Study found if parent had brain attack by 65, chances of same quadrupled for their children

Source: HealthDay
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Study Looks at Cost-Effectiveness of ECG in Hyperactive Kids (Mon 3/8/2010)

Analysis compared three strategies for preventing sudden cardiac death from stimulant medication

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Cardiac Arrest

Sudden Protein Intake Harmful for Some Hospitalized Patients (Mon 3/8/2010)

Syndrome affects those given dietary supplements after not eating for a while, study finds

Source: HealthDay
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Waiting Safe for Some At Risk of Glaucoma (Mon 3/8/2010)

Doctors can postpone treatment in low-risk patients, study finds

Source: HealthDay
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Sunscreen With High SPF Needed at High Altitudes (Mon 3/8/2010)
Golfers playing in Vail, Colorado, at 2500 meters (roughly 8200 feet) above sea level, got significantly more burn protection from sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 70+ compared to one with an SPF of 15.
Source: Reuters Health
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Ground Water Awareness Week (Mon 3/8/2010)
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Scientists Find New Form of Prion Disease that Damages Brain Arteries (Mon 3/8/2010)
Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - From the National Institutes of Health

Related MedlinePlus Page: Alzheimer's Disease

Food Allergy-Related Disorder Linked to Master Allergy Gene (Mon 3/8/2010)
Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - From the National Institutes of Health

Related MedlinePlus Pages: Esophagus Disorders, Food Allergy

New Approach to Immune Cell Analysis Seen as First Step to Better Distinguish Health and Disease (Mon 3/8/2010)
Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - From the National Institutes of Health

Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Immune System and Disorders

Light Drinking Might Help Keep Women Slim (Mon 3/8/2010)

Those who abstain tend to gain the most, study finds, though reasons are unclear

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, Weight Control, Women's Health

Proteins May Predict Spread of Colon Cancer (Mon 3/8/2010)

Discovery could lead to blood test that would aid prevention efforts, scientist says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Colorectal Cancer

Scientists Find Why "Sunshine" Vitamin D Is Crucial (Mon 3/8/2010)

Vitamin D is vital in activating human defences and low levels suffered by around half the world's population may mean their immune systems' killer T cells are poor at fighting infection, scientists said on Sunday.

A jogger runs along the shore of Manly Beach in Sydney September 1, 2008. REUTERS/Will Burgess

Source: Reuters Health
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1 in 5 At-Risk U.S. Babies Doesn't Get Hepatitis B Vaccine (Mon 3/8/2010)

Researchers urge hospitals to vaccinate all children

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childhood Immunization, Hepatitis B

Breast Cancer Patients Often Confused by Genomic Testing (Mon 3/8/2010)

Doctors should do more to explain test results, researchers find

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Genetic Testing

Health Tip: Dress Your Salad for Success (Mon 3/8/2010)
Suggestions for healthier fare
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Nutrition

Health Tip: Shovel Snow Safely (Mon 3/8/2010)
Physician group suggests how
Source: HealthDay
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Sleepless Nights Plague America (Mon 3/8/2010)

People of all races say lack of shuteye affects their work, even sex lives

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Statistics, Sleep Disorders

Sunlight May Help Protect Men from Kidney Cancer (Mon 3/8/2010)

But no such link was seen for women, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Kidney Cancer, Men's Health, Vitamin D

Aches, Pains and Obesity (Mon 3/8/2010)
Source: HealthDay - Video

Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity, Osteoarthritis, Women's Health

Health Headlines: Keeping an Eye on Dementia, Aspirin and Heart Health, Chocolate and Stroke Prevention, Exercising Teens (Mon 3/8/2010)
Source: HealthDay - Video

Whether benefit actually stems from overall healthier lifestyle remains unclear

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Feeding, Obesity, Women's Health

HIV Hides out in Bone Marrow Cells (Mon 3/8/2010)

Another secret stash of the virus makes it that much harder to eliminate, scientists say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: AIDS, AIDS Medicines

Increasing Soda Consumption Fuels Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease (Mon 3/8/2010)

Finding suggests new health policies could make a dent in the problem, researcher says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Carbohydrates, Diabetes, Heart Diseases

Processed Meat May Harm the Heart (Mon 3/8/2010)

Salt and preservatives may be the culprits, researchers suggest

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes, Heart Diseases, Nutrition

Gene Variant May Help Some Overcome Adversity (Sun 3/7/2010)

It appears to disconnect the link between stress and death risk, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Mental Health, Stress

Electromagnetic Pulses May Stem Arthritic Knee Pain (Sat 3/6/2010)

New device could improve life quality without side effects, expert says

Follow these tips to prevent early tooth decay, damage

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Child Dental Health

Common Painkillers Might Make You Hard of Hearing (Fri 3/5/2010)
Loud music or noise isn't the only thing that can damage your hearing. A new study in men hints that popping over-the-counter painkillers regularly can also lead to hearing loss, especially in younger men.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hearing Disorders and Deafness, Pain Relievers

Blacks Less Likely to Abuse Alcohol (Fri 3/5/2010)
But they're more likely to binge drink during pregnancy, researchers find
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: African-American Health, Alcohol, Pregnancy and Substance Abuse

Grinding Teeth at Night May Be a Sign of Daytime Stress (Fri 3/5/2010)

Those who do it appear to have difficulty coping in a positive way, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sleep Disorders, Stress, Tooth Disorders

More Info Needed on Problems with Insulin Pumps (Fri 3/5/2010)

Not clear if troubles stem from the devices or patient error, FDA panel says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Type 1, Medical Device Safety

Smoking Tied to Lung Cancer in Women with HIV (Fri 3/5/2010)
Women infected with HIV or at risk of becoming infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, appear more likely to develop lung cancer than women in the general population, possibly because they are much more likely to smoke cigarettes, study findings hint.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: AIDS, Lung Cancer, Smoking

Alcohol Influences How Memorable Trauma Might Be (Fri 3/5/2010)

Flashbacks less likely among those who drink the most, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Can You Talk Your Way to Happy? (Fri 3/5/2010)

Meaningful conversations more fulfilling than small talk, researchers find

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Mental Health

Freezing Technique May Stop Breast Cancer (Fri 3/5/2010)

Rapid cryoablation kept cancer from spreading in mice, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Breast Cancer

Identifying Older Drivers at Risk of Crashes (Fri 3/5/2010)

Occupational therapists may be of help, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Motor Vehicle Safety, Seniors' Health

Treating Gum Disease May Thwart Preterm Births (Fri 3/5/2010)

Fewer women who had successful periodontal treatment gave birth early, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childbirth, Gum Disease, Pregnancy

Biofeedback May Ease Chronic Constipation (Fri 3/5/2010)
Biofeedback training can have long-lasting benefits in people who suffer from chronic constipation due to a condition called "dyssynergic defecation," new research indicates.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bowel Movement, Constipation

Kids Born Via IVF Mostly Faring Well into Adulthood (Fri 3/5/2010)
Young adults who were conceived through in-vitro fertilization are doing as well as the average young American as far as physical health, though their rates of certain psychological problems appear elevated, a new study finds.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Infertility, Mental Health

Lunchtime Coffee Break Best for Fighting Diabetes (Fri 3/5/2010)
Drinking coffee cuts diabetes risk, new research confirms, but you may need to enjoy your java with lunch if you want to get any benefit.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes, Nutrition

Anti-Drinking Ads That Engender Guilt May Not Work (Fri 3/5/2010)

Unintended effect can lead to more, not less, use, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, Underage Drinking

Delicious Prevention (Fri 3/5/2010)
Source: HealthDay - Video

Related MedlinePlus Page: Stroke

Up and At 'Em (Fri 3/5/2010)
Source: HealthDay - Video

Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise for Children, Obesity in Children, Teen Health

Certain Bone Drugs May Lower Breast Cancer Risk (Fri 3/5/2010)

Benefit from Fosamax, Boniva, Zometa does not apply to obese women, however

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Medicines, Osteoporosis

Health Tip: Symptoms That May Indicate a Urinary Tract Infection (Fri 3/5/2010)
When to head to the doctor
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Urinary Tract Infections

Health Tip: What's Lactose Intolerance? (Fri 3/5/2010)
And who's at greater risk
Source: HealthDay
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Air Travel Could Raise Risk for Heartbeat Irregularities (Fri 3/5/2010)

Older people with heart disease most susceptible to potential problems, small study suggests

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Arrhythmia, Traveler's Health

Salmonella Scare Prompts Wide Product Recall (Fri 3/5/2010)

FDA spots bacteria in common food additive; no illnesses yet reported

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Foodborne Illness, Salmonella Infections

Years of Exposure to Traffic Pollution Raises Blood Pressure (Fri 3/5/2010)

Findings may explain link between breathing in dirty air and heart problems

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Air Pollution, High Blood Pressure

As Temperatures Rise, So Do Cocaine Deaths (Thu 3/4/2010)

N.Y. study finds that weather warmer than 75 degrees poses added risks

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Cocaine

Hearts of Hospice Patients Being Needlessly Shocked (Thu 3/4/2010)

Researchers say defibrillators can be turned off on admission

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hospice Care, Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators

Plant-Focused Diet May Curb Breast Cancer Risk (Thu 3/4/2010)

Diets high in vegetables, fruits and soy might cut the risk of developing breast cancer by 30 percent, new research suggests.

A Kolkata vegetable market is seen in this February 25, 2010 file photo. REUTERS/Parth Sanyal

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Nutrition

Pre-Diagnosis Diet Linked to Ovarian Cancer Survival (Thu 3/4/2010)

Food choices in years prior to illness may extend or shorten life, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Nutrition, Ovarian Cancer

Travelers from Haiti Bringing Malaria to U.S. (Thu 3/4/2010)

Health experts watching for signs of a malaria outbreak have noticed several cases of the mosquito-borne disease among people traveling back from Haiti, where an earthquake in January killed as many as 300,000 people.

People gather around a working water fountain in the courtyard of a Christian mission on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince January 18, 2010. REUTERS/Ana-Bianca Marin

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Malaria, Traveler's Health

Gut Bacteria May Spur Obesity, Research Suggests (Thu 3/4/2010)

Scientists transferred germs that increased appetite from one mouse to another

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bacterial Infections, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity

Heartburn Drug Kapidex Renamed to Dexilant (Thu 3/4/2010)
FDA approves name change to avoid confusion with other drugs
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heartburn, Medicines

People with Asthma More Likely to Be Depressed (Thu 3/4/2010)

Study finds rates of psychological distress twice as high in those with airway disease

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma, Depression

Shoulder Dislocations a Sports Hazard (Thu 3/4/2010)

Young men most at risk, but elderly women are too, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Shoulder Injuries and Disorders, Sports Injuries

Vaccine for Asbestos-Related Cancer Looks Safe (Thu 3/4/2010)

In tests, novel immunotherapy appears to combat mesothelioma tumors

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Immunization, Mesothelioma

Are You At Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis? (Thu 3/4/2010)
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Deep Vein Thrombosis, Traveler's Health

March Is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (Thu 3/4/2010)
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Page: Colorectal Cancer

Health Tip: Help Prevent Indigestion (Thu 3/4/2010)
Suggestions to ward off a sour stomach
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Indigestion

Health Tip: Storing Breast Milk (Thu 3/4/2010)
How to do it safely
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Breast Feeding

New Hope for Migraine Patients (Thu 3/4/2010)

Hand-held device for home use may benefit those with aura, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Migraine

Radiation Most Effective Soon After Breast Cancer Surgery (Thu 3/4/2010)

Analysis finds greater risk of recurrence in those who delay it

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Radiation Therapy

Chocolate May Make Some Strokes Less Likely (Thu 3/4/2010)

Lack of benefit for heart disease, most common stroke is puzzling, expert says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Nutrition, Stroke

New Drugs, Approaches Offer Hope Against Prostate Cancer (Thu 3/4/2010)

Experimental medicine shows promise, new test might cut unnecessary biopsies, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Medicines, Prostate Cancer

Potassium-Rich Foods Do a Heart Good (Thu 3/4/2010)

And another study confirms power of raw fruits, vegetables to protect against stroke

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Coronary Artery Disease, Minerals, Nutrition

Whole Grains Take a Bite Out of Type 2 Diabetes Risk (Thu 3/4/2010)

Simply selecting brown rice over white also makes a difference, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Carbohydrates, Diabetes, Nutrition

Pfizer Pneumonia Shot Helps HIV-Infected Patients (Wed 3/3/2010)
Results of a trial of Pfizer's Prevnar 7 vaccine against a major cause of pneumonia and meningitis showed on Wednesday that it can prevent three out of four cases of re-infection in HIV-infected adults in Africa.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: AIDS and Infections, International Health, Pneumonia

Newer Blood Test Predicts Diabetes, Heart Disease (Wed 3/3/2010)

A1C outperforms fasting glucose in predicting heart disease and stroke risk, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes, Heart Diseases, Laboratory Tests

Oldest Epilepsy Drug Best for Children (Wed 3/3/2010)

In landmark trial, it beat two newer meds for treating seizures, with fewer side effects

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Epilepsy, Medicines

People Still Trust Their Doctors Rather Than the Internet (Wed 3/3/2010)

They'll go online first, but turn to physicians for final decisions, survey shows

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Evaluating Health Information, Talking With Your Doctor

Shingles of the Eye Tied to Stroke Risk (Wed 3/3/2010)
People who have had an attack of shingles involving the eyes may have a heightened risk of stroke for a year afterward, a study published Wednesday suggests.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Shingles, Stroke

A Cheek Swab to Choose Your Diet Plan? (Wed 3/3/2010)

DNA test may be able to tell which diet would work best for you, study suggests

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diets, Genetic Testing, Weight Control

Glaucoma Begins in Mid-Brain, Not in Eye, Research Shows (Wed 3/3/2010)

Animal study shows degeneration occurring in reverse order than commonly believed

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Glaucoma

Some Painkillers Have More Bleeding Risk Than Others (Wed 3/3/2010)
When it comes to gastrointestinal side effects, particularly bleeding into the stomach, n

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