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Alzheimer's Drug May Damage Brain Wiring	Cardiac MRI Shown To Improve Diagnosis In Patients With Life-Threatening Arrhythmias
It Takes Almost An Hour To Work Off Soda	Taking Depression To Heart
U.S. Flu Activity Low, But Rising	Study Quantifies Impact Of Unsafe Water And Poor Sanitation On Child And Maternal Mortality
FDA Warns Of Counterfeit Form Of Avastin	Study Finds Injectable Treatment For Blood Clots In Advanced Cancer Patients Increases
CDC: Painkiller Overdoses An Epidemic	Antibiotics Ineffective For Most Sinus Infections
7.5 Million U.S. Kids Live With Alcoholic	Menopausal Women Use Non-Medical Approaches To Treat Their Symptoms And Want More Support
Puzzles Boost Learning Math-Related Skills	Cold Water Baths Reduce Muscle Soreness But Evidence Lacking On Safety
Deadly Bird Flu Studies To Stay Secret For Now: WHO	Cognitive Stimulation Beneficial In Dementia
J&J Recalls Infant Tylenol Due To Bottle Flaw	Mixed Progress Made By US Government And Schools To Improve Food Marketing Influencing Children's Diets
Diet Soda Tied To Heart Attack, Stroke Risks: Study	Short-Term Exposure To Most Major Air Pollutants Associated With Increased Risk Of Heart Attack
Insurance Eligibility Improves Medical Care: Study	Treating Acute Sinusitis With Antibiotic Does Not Appear Helpful
Few Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trials Compare Drugs: Study	Exercise In Early 20s May Lower Risk Of Osteoporosis
Tumblekins Toys Seen As Choking Risk Are Recalled	USC Team Tracks Down Cause Of Birth Defect
U.S. Won't Allow More Fungicide In Orange Juice: FDA	NYU Study: Blood From Periodontal Disease Can Be Used To Screen For Diabetes
EU Agency Says Weight-Loss Drugs Risk Acceptable	Smoking Bans Lead To Less, Not More, Smoking At Home
Rice-Sweetened Baby Formula May Contain Arsenic: U.S Study	Games And Interactive Media Are Powerful Tools For Health Promotion And Childhood Obesity Prevention
Teens' Concussion Risk Not Limited To Football	Children At Risk For Ingestion Of PAHs From Pavement Sealant, Study Finds
After 37 Years, Washington D.C. Gets Mental Health System	New Legal Limits In Traffic For Drugs Other Than Alcohol
"Bad" Cholesterol Not The Whole Story In Stroke?	Hearing Aid Gap: Millions Who Could Benefit Remain Untreated
Stemming The Tide Of Overtreatment In U.S. Healthcare	Aligning The Eyes: A Simpler Surgery For A Complex Condition
How Secure Are Labs Handling World's Deadliest Pathogens?	Study Finds Association Between Air Pollution And Cognitive Decline In Women
Medicare Expenses Growing Faster For Obese Seniors: Study	Even Moderate Air Pollution Can Raise Stroke Risks
Factbox: Medical Overtreatment And U.S. Health Law	Young Adults Allowed To Stay On Parents' Health Insurance Have Improved Access To Care
Doctors Scour Drug Supplies After Fake Avastin Found	The Leading Cause Of Death For Diabetics: Getting To The Heart Of Problem
Antibiotics No Help Against Most Sinus Infections	Enhancing The Effectiveness Of A Breast Cancer Treatment
Group Program Helps Teen Girls Keep The Weight Off	Cognitive Impairment In Older Adults Often Unrecognized In The Primary Care Setting
Decision Time For Researchers Of Deadly Bird Flu	10 Rights And Responsibilities Of Users Of Electronic Health Records
Kids' Language Issues Tied To Moms' Low Vitamin D: Study	Primary Care Program Helps Obese Teen Girls Manage Weight, Improve Body Image And Behavior
In Prostate Cancer, Other Death Risks May Be Higher	Treatment For Hip Conditions Should Not Rest Solely On MRI Scans
Combo Therapy May Ease Fatigue After Stroke	Helmet Fit Critical To Preventing Concussion, Say Researchers
Air Pollution Tied To Higher Heart Attack Risk	Tenofovir, Leading HIV Medication, Linked with Risk Of Kidney Damage
Many Teens Not Getting Driver's Ed	C-Sections Linked To Breathing Problems In Preterm Infants
U.S. Seniors Missing Out On $20 Billion Of Benefits	UTHealth Research: Both Maternal And Paternal Age Linked To Autism
Public Bans Mean Smokers Also Light Up Less At Home	Curry Spice Component May Help Slow Prostate Tumor Growth
Want To Lose Weight? Trade Sugary Drinks For Water	Orthopaedic Surgery Report Provides Transparency On Patient Safety, Quality Initiatives
Air Pollution Tied To Stroke, Memory Loss	Phosphate Additives Pose A Risk To Health
Pre-Ski Preparations Help Before Hitting The Slopes	Sleep Breathing Machine Shows Clear Benefits In Children With Sleep Apnea
South Asians Living With Coronary Disease Experience Lower Quality Of Life: Study	Study Weighs Risks And Benefits Of Birthing Facilities
Bird Flu Studies Can Be Published After All: WHO	Exercise Lowers Alzheimer's Risk
Brain Scans Might Spot Autism As Early As 6 Months Of Age	Millions Of U.S. Elderly Missing Benefits
Parents' Strict Rules Could Curb Kids' Drinking	Cleveland Clinic Uses Wellness To Cut Cost
Worries About Colonoscopy Unfounded: Study	Cameron Addresses British Binge Drinking
Faulty Dosing Device Prompts Recall Of Infants' Tylenol	Millions Get Free Preventive Healthcare
Good Football Helmet Fit Key To Preventing Brain Injuries	Ages Of Both Parents Linked To Autism
Disabled Elderly Say They Want Dignity, Control	Student Funding For Primary Care Doctors
Arthritic Hip May Be Tougher To Treat Than Knee	Pregnant Women Should Cut Fat Intake
Kids With Crohn's Disease, Colitis Often Struggle At School: Study	Babies Weaned On Finger Foods Less Fat
Specific Dietary Goals May Help Diabetics Eat Better	Breakfast With Dessert Helps Weight Loss
Eating Fish May Help Ward Off Colon Polyps In Women	Overeating May Double Risk Of Memory Loss: Study
Motor Impairments Appear To Be A Characteristic Of Autism	Screening By Primary-Care Doctors May Spot Dementia
Exercise Can Build Young Adults' Bones, Study Finds	More Young Adults Get Health Care When They Can Stay On Parents' Plans
New Blood Thinner May Prevent Blood Clots During Cancer Treatment	Study Weighs Pros, Cons Of Home Or Hospital Birth
'Autoinjector' Offers Safe, Speedy Care For Life-Threatening Seizures: Study	H1N1 'Swine' Flu Makes A Comeback In Mexico
Can Walking Speed, Hand Grip In Middle Age Predict Dementia Risk	When Mom Has Pregnancy Diabetes, Breast-Feeding Curbs Child Obesity
Millions Of Americans Have Untreated Hearing Loss: Study	Young Adults Who Quit Smoking Feel Better Quickly
Sleeplessness Tied To Early Alzheimer's, Study Says	Non-Invasive Way Found To Treat Aneurysms
Puzzle Play May Help Boost Learning Math-Related Skills	U.S. Flu Season Officially Begins
Organic Foods May Be An Unsuspected Source Of Dietary Arsenic	Fish Reduces Colon Polyps In Women
Parent-Training Intervention Curbs Pediatric Obesity Rates, Study Shows	Expert: Calif. Needs State Trauma System
UCLA Scientists Report Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder	Buying Aniline Online Can Be Deadly
Mayo Clinic: Hospitalization Of US Underage Drinkers Common, Costs $755 Million A Year	As Adults Age, More Advised To Exercise
Nationwide Radium Testing Of Groundwater Shows Most Susceptible Regions Are Central U.S. And East Coast	CSPI: FDA Should Address Raw Shellfish
Improved Emergency Treatment For Prolonged Seizures	Lead Has Killed 400 Nigeria Children
National Trial Shows Autoinjectors Faster, More Effective Than IV Lines In Stopping Seizures	CDC: U.S. Blood Trans-Fatty Acids Down
Peripheral Artery Disease Undertreated, Understudied In Women	Erectile Dysfunction May Be A Cardiovascular Warning
Strict Parental Rules About Drinking Can Curb Adolescent Impulses To Drink	The Brain's Caudate Nucleus And Frontal Cortex Are Less Active In People Who Drink More
Smoking-Cessation Aide Varenicline Also Makes Drinking Less Enjoyable	Internet A Boost For Answers To Mental Health