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As America's Waistline Expands, Costs Soar	Two-Drug Therapy Helped Kids With Type 2 Diabetes
Checking Up On Your Fitness Form	Children Usually Excluded From Clinical Drug Trials: Study
Slightly-Overactive Thyroid Tied To Heart Problems	Anxiety, Depression Often Go Hand-In-Hand With Arthritis
Fruit, Veggies Tied To Lower Diabetes Risk	Mothers' Stress Could Cause Iron Deficiency In Newborns
Many Older Men Still Get Prostate Cancer Testing	Cellphones, Texting Put Teen Drivers In Danger, Studies Show
Health Insurers To Pay $1.3 Billion In Rebates: Study	Secondhand Smoke Permeates Many Apartment Buildings: Study
Buyers Of U.S. Beef Keep Importing After Mad Cow Case	Being Bullied Tied To Anxiety, Depression In Special-Needs Kids
Doctors Not All On Board With New Prostate Cancer Recommendations	Low-Income Mothers May Overfeed Their Infants
Botox Ingredient Has Limited Effect On Headaches: Study	Rate Of Statin-Linked Muscle Woes Unclear, Study Suggests
High Salt Intake Linked To Higher Stroke Risk	Some Schools Don't Let Kids Carry Asthma Inhalers
Prescription Drug Abuse Abetted By Family, Friends: Study	Taking Away Car Keys Can Be Tough For Older Drivers
Progesterone Might Relieve Menopause Symptoms	Obesity Affects Job Prospects For Women, Study Finds
India, Africa Slow Global Progress In Measles Fight	One-Third Of Adult Americans With Arthritis Battle Anxiety Or Depression
U.S. Cholesterol Rate Falls, Study Shows	Deadly Decision: Obese Drivers Are Far Less Likely To Buckle Up
Malaria Infections Surge In Congo: MSF	Study Explores Links Between Smoking During Pregnancy, Autism
Prevention A Low Priority In Heart Docs' Training	Higher Maternal Age Predicts Risk Of Autism
Aspirin Tied To Lower Lung Cancer Risk In Women: Study	Heart Study Suggests City Center Pollution Doubles Risk Of Calcium Build-Up In Arteries
Not All With Atrial Fibrillation Treated	Berries Keep Your Brain Sharp
Chronic Pain Common In American Adults	Not Enough Is Known About Prescription Drug Use In Pregnancy, Say Experts
Eyes Can Become Painfully Sunburned	Handheld Probe Shows Great Promise For Oral Cancer Detection
Breastfeeding Linked To Healthy Infant Gut	Guidelines Say Diet, Exercise, Weight Control Improve Odds After Cancer Diagnosis
Healthcare Rebates Scheduled For August	For Binge Drinkers, Even Relatively Minor Burns Can Lead To Serious Complications
U.S. Workers Not Getting Enough Sleep	Eating More Berries May Reduce Cognitive Decline In The Elderly
Cancer Aspirin Trials Promising	Resistant Starch May Offer Potential To Help Protect Against Bowel Cancer
4,500 U.S. Employees Killed On Job In 2010	Mayo Clinic: Obesity Epidemic Fueling Rise In Rheumatoid Arthritis Among Women
Berries May Reduce Brain Decline	List Of The Top 10 Toxic Chemicals Suspected To Cause Autism And Learning Disabilities
Kids: Obesity, Higher Blood Pressure Link	Intensive Kidney Dialysis Indicates Better Survival Rates Than Conventional Dialysis
Vitamin D May Help Lower Blood Pressure	World Health Organization Anti-Smoking Program Could Save Millions Of Lives
Expert: No Such Thing As A Healthy Tan	Text Messages Help Patients With Long Term Conditions Stick To Their Meds
Rio De Janeiro Has Dengue Fever Epidemic	Cigarette Pack Health Warnings Can Help Ex-Smokers Stave Off Urge To Resume Smoking
California Area Tops 'Most Polluted Cities' List	Ophthalmologists Urged To Be Alert For Signs Of Child Abuse
Autism Drug Benefit May Be Overstated	Stroke Risk High When Anti-Clotting Drugs Stopped
Melanoma In Women Up Eight-Fold	New Research Shows Avocado Consumption May Be Associated With Several Potential Benefits
Group: 100,000 Lives Saved If Salt Lowered	Regular Exercise Could Reduce Complications Of Sickle Cell Trait
Cooking Oil, Nuts Help Prevent Cancer	Pacifiers Don't Discourage Breast-Feeding, Study Says
Healthy Behaviors Extend Life After Cancer, Experts Say	Tick Season Starting Early This Year
Many U.S. Workers Sleep-Deprived: CDC	Close Laundry Detergent Right After Use, Expert Says
Battling The Bullying Of An Autistic Child	Long MP3 Playlists Lead To Distracted Drivers
Anti-Smoking TV Ads From Tobacco Industry Don't Help	Lower Risk For Bowel Obstruction With Less Invasive Surgery: Study
Preventable Injuries Sideline One-Third Of Young Athletes	Glaucoma Need Not Steal Sight, Experts Say
Eating Berries Might Help Preserve Your Memory	Depression Linked To Higher Odds For Poor Leg Circulation
College Kids Often Use Cell Phones While Driving: Study	'Catastrophic' Head Injuries To High School Football Players Rising
Low-Radiation CT Scans Effective At Spotting Appendicitis: Study	Low-Fat Dairy Linked To Lower Stroke Risk
Warnings On Cigarette Packs May Keep Ex-Smokers From Relapse	Measles Outbreaks In 2011 Were Worst In 15 Years: CDC
Stopping Blood Thinners Raises Stroke Risk For Patients With Irregular Heartbeat	Healthy Lifestyle Choices Could Cut Cancer Rates: Report
Leaded Gas Exposure Linked To Later Violence: Study	Early Use Of MS Drug May Cut Likelihood of Progression
Air Quality Improving In Many U.S. Cities: Report	Exercise May Help Patients With High Blood Pressure Live Longer
Text Message Reminders May Get More Parents To Vaccinate Kids Against Flu	New Psoriasis Drugs Not Much Better Than Standard Therapy, Study Finds
Medical Bills: Sticker Shock And Confused Consumers	Diabetes Groups Issue New Guidelines On Blood Sugar
Blood Transfusions Still Overused And May Do More Harm Than Good In Some Patients	After Hospitalization, Men More Likely To Show Up In ER
Outpatient Surgery Patients Also At Risk For Dangerous Blood Clots	Scoliosis Treatment Might Reduce Need For Surgeries
Scientists Develop New Technique That Could Improve Heart Attack Prediction	'Final Push' Needed Against Polio Worldwide
Complementary And Alternative Medical Therapy Combined with Conventional Medical Care May Significantly Improve Treatment Of Lower Back Pain	2011 Worst For U.S. Measles In 15 Years
Evidence Shows That Anti-Depressants Likely Do More Harm Than Good, Researchers Find	How Cruciferous Vegetables Prevent Cancer
Fibrosis And Fatty Liver Disease Increase Risk Of Early Atherosclerosis	Gallup: U.S. Allergies Sooner, Stronger
Soy-Based S-Equol Supplement Reduces Hot Flash Frequency, Muscle & Joint Pain In US Women	Ultrasound Gel Seized By U.S. Marshals
Brain Cell Changes May Cause Sleep Troubles In Aging	More Data Sharing Lowers Healthcare Costs
Fewer Complications, Better Outcomes With Robot-Assisted Prostate Cancer Surgery	Never Too Late To Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
Early Menopause Linked To Higher Risk Of Osteoporosis, Fracture And Mortality	Medicare Competitive Bids Save Millions
Guidelines For Prostate Screening Widely Ignored	Strict Eating Rules Can Up Child Obesity
Disclosure Of Financial Conflicts Of Interest May Worsen Medical Bias	In Britain, More Die From Auto Fume Than Crashes
Botox Injections Associated With Only Modest Benefit For Chronic Migraine And Daily Headaches	Prostate Cancer Therapy, Less Side Effects
Mental Stress May Be Harder On Women's Hearts	Changing Filter Improves Car Cabin Air
A Physician's Guide For Anti-Vaccine Parents	Stroke Risk Rises If Sibling Has Stroke
Coalition Petitions FDA To Fortify Corn Masa Flour With Folic Acid	Positive Feelings, Optimism Protect Heart
Rutgers Study: Vitamin E In Diet Protects Against Many Cancers	One-In-5 Children In Ireland Hungry
Olympic Boxing May Damage The Brain	Poll: Most U.S. Adults Unhappy With Weight
Vitamin D: A Double-Edged Sword In The Fight Against Osteoporosis?	Testosterone Helps Heart Failure Symptoms
Intravenous Vaccination Promotes Brain Plasticity And Prevents Memory Loss In Alzheimer's Disease	Women Don't Receive The Same Treatment As Men For Heart Disease The World-Over
Shingles Vaccine Is Safe, According To New Study	Exercise Helps Smokers To Quit Smoking, To Remain Smoke-Free And To Reduce The Risk Of Death
Canadian Provinces Need To Adopt A Patient Charter Of Rights	Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help To Reduce The Physical Harm Caused By Smoking
Opioids Effective In Relieving Severe Shortness Of Breath In COPD Patients	Global Ignorance Of Tobacco's Harm To Cardiovascular Health Costing Lives
Link Between Common Environmental Contaminant And Rapid Breast Cancer Growth	Largest-Ever Risk Factor Study In India Identifies Cardiovascular Disease Epidemic Causes
New Guidelines: Treatments Can Help Prevent Migraine	Cardiovascular Disease Risk Of High Normal Blood Pressure Decreases In Old Age
U Of I Study: Soy Protein Alleviates Symptoms Of Fatty Liver Disease	Stopping Smoking Is Hard Despite Success Of Smoke-Free Legislation
Keeping Older Drivers On The Road	Depression Linked To Greater Risk Of Peripheral Artery Disease
Obtaining Key Nutrients From Canned Foods Can Save Consumers Money	Big Doses Of Vitamin C May Lower Blood Pressure
Second-Generation Drug Used For Hypertension Aids Heart Function Independent Of Blood Pressure	Body Cooling Cuts In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Patient Deaths Nearly 12 Percent, Mayo Clinic Finds
Additional Blood Pressure Screening May Reduce Incidence Of CVD Events And Death By Up To 3 Percent	Modest Alcohol Consumption Lowers Risk And Severity Of Liver Disease
AADR Comments On Review That Validates Association Between Oral Health And Heart Health	Study Finds Cancer-Fighting Goodness In Cholesterol
Physicians Call For Improvements To Country’s Public Health System To Protect U.S. Residents	Teen Seat Belt Use Is Significantly Higher In States With Stronger Laws
Internal Medicine Physician Specialists Release Policy Paper: ‘Reforming Medicare In The Age Of Deficit Reduction	Concerns About MRSA For Expectant Mothers May Be Unfounded
Fat Outside Of Arteries May Influence Onset Of Coronary Artery Disease	New Study Links Air Pollution And Early Death In The UK
Study Finds Soda Consumption Increases Overall Stroke Risk	Anti-Tobacco TV Ads Help Adults Stop Smoking, Study Finds
Early Menopause Tied To Osteoporosis In 29-Year Study	Safe Sleep Environments Key To Preventing Many Infant Deaths, MU Researcher Says
Pacemakers, Defibrillators Sources Of Deadly Infections: Study	Obesity And Extreme Slimness Cause Risks In Pregnancy
Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Often Not Followed: Study	Study: Insomnia Takes Toll On Tinnitus Patients
Dark Chocolate May Lower Risk Of Heart Disease	New Clinical Practice Guidelines On Alcoholic Liver Disease Published
'Watch-And-Wait' Approach Best When Water Breaks Before Labor: Study	Childhood Obesity Linked To Increased Risk Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma In Adulthood
Cocaine Habit Might Speed Brain Aging	American Children Exposed To High Amounts Of Harmful Background TV
Quality Nursing May Protect Very Low Birth Weight Babies	Eating Low-Fat Dairy Foods May Reduce Your Risk Of Stroke
Study Explores Fish Oil's Healthy Effect On Heart	Exercise Reduces Risk Of Death From Cardiovascular Disease In People With High Blood Pressure
Hospital Charges Show Huge Variance In Study	Study: Use Of Drug Following First Sign Of Possible MS Reduces Likelihood Of Progression To MS
Migraine Guidelines: What Works, What Doesn't	Detecting Malaria Early To Save Lives: New Optical Technique Promises Rapid And Accurate Diagnosis
Evidence Behind Autism Drugs May Be Biased: Study	Researchers Find Men More Likely To Be Readmitted To The Hospital Within 30 Days Of Discharge
Aspirin Tied To Lower Lung Cancer Risk In Women	New Medication Offers Hope To Patients With Frequent, Uncontrollable Seizures
Medicare Trustee Report Hangs On Uncertain Assumptions	Promising Developments In Early Diagnosis And Treatment Of Mesothelioma
Mixed Message On Antidepressant For Hot Flashes	Specific Protein May Increase Risk Of Blood-Vessel Constriction Linked To Gum Disease
Taking Fitness Plateaus From Failure To Feedback	Daily Physical Activity May Reduce Alzheimer's Disease Risk At Any Age
FDA Says Focused On Tracking Drugs After Approval	Saliva Test Could Dramatically Increase Detection Of Oral Cancer
Big Regional Differences In Glaucoma Diagnosis Found	Early Introduction Of Biologic Therapy Improves Crohn's Disease Outcomes
Fatigue After Early Breast Cancer Often Fades: Study	Sunlight Plus Lime Juice Makes Drinking Water Safer
Everest Climbers In Test For Keys To Heart Treatment	A Common Cholesterol Medication May Impact Kidney Health
Hospitals See Decline In Care-Related Infections	Opioids Associated With Highest Risk Of Death
Study Finds High Rates Of Off-Label Prescribing	Moderate Alcohol Consumption Before And After Heart Attack Associated With Lower Mortality
One In Four Americans Without Health Coverage: Study	Lack Of Sleep Is Linked To Obesity, New Evidence Shows
Do Clean Teeth Protect Against Heart Disease?	Brain Cancer Vaccine Proves Effective
Big Tobacco Groups Fear Spread Of Plain Packaging	Kidney Cancer Patients Do Better When Whole Kidney Is Not Removed, U-M Study Shows
Think Carrots, Not Candy As School Snack, Group Suggests	Excessive Weight Gain During Pregnancy A Predictor For Above-Average Birth Weight
China Study Finds Mine Workers At Higher Risk Of Cancer, Heart Disease	Opium Use Linked To Almost Double The Risk Of Death From Any Cause
Farm Group Seeks U.S. Halt On "Dangerous" Crop Chemicals	Minimum Alcohol Pricing Shows 'Significant Impacts,' Says Expert
Top Doctors Aim To Fix Record On Gums-Heart Link	Hypertension Study Proves Treatment With RAAS Inhibitors Saves Lives
Cancer Patients Rarely Speak Up About Care Problems	Study: Helicopter Transport Improves Trauma Patient Survival Compared To Ground Transport
Value Of Screening For Kidney Disease Unclear	Positive Feelings May Help Protect Cardiovascular Health
Acne Drug Tied To A Doubled Risk Of Eye Problems	Long-Term Exposure To Air Pollution Increases Risk Of Hospitalization For Lung, Heart Disease
"Five S's" Ease Babies' Pain During Vaccinations	Pre-Operative Statins Can Help Patients Who Undergo Heart Surgery
Interpreters In ER May Limit Medical Errors: Study	Balancing Trastuzumab's Survival Benefits And Heart Risks For Women With Breast Cancer
Trauma Patients Taken By Chopper May Fare Better	Long-Term Exposure To Silica Dust Increases Risk Of Death In Industrial Workers
Pricier Therapy No Better For Early Prostate Cancer	New Radiation Therapy Reduces Treatment Of Gynecologic Cancers From 5 Weeks To 3 Days
Peripheral Artery Disease, Depression Link	Patients Often Stop Taking Heart Drugs During Medicare Coverage Gaps
Many Support Single-Doses Of Medications	Testosterone Supplements May Help Heart Failure Patients
Workers, Not Firms, Pay For Healthcare	Clinical Trial: Intestinal Gel Reduces 'Off' Time In Advanced Parkinson's Disease
Many Boomers Abuse Alcohol After Age 48	Some Patients Do Not Walk After Surgery Despite Encouragement
Blacks At Higher Risk Of Eye Diseases	Skipping Doctor's Visits Self-Defeating
Patients Stop Drugs During Medicare Gaps	Low-Fat Dairy May Lower Stroke Risk
U.S. Hospital-Acquired Infections Down	Health Disparities Worsen From '02 To '08
25 Percent Of Workers Lost Health Insurance In 2011	'Publication Bias' Casts Doubt On Value Of Antidepressants For Autism
Shingles Vaccine Safe, Underutilized, Study Says	Stricter Seat Belt Laws Get Teens To Buckle Up, Study Shows
U.S. Gives Green Light To Publish Controversial Bird Flu Research	RA Patients Continue To Be 'Let Down' By NHS
Dissolvable Heart Artery Stents Appear Safe In Study	Fiber Protects Against Cardiovascular Disease -- Especially In Women
12-Step Meetings May Help Teens Beat Alcohol, Drug Abuse	Early Screening For Anxiety Disorders In Children Helps Prevent Mental Health Concerns: UBC Study
Fast Food Is Saltier In U.S. Than Overseas	Metformin Can Substantially Reduce The Risk Of Parkinson's Disease In Diabetes
Head Bump Can Cause Permanent Disability	Salt Levels In Fast Food Vary Significantly Between Countries
Study: Canada Has Saltiest Fast-Food	Exercise Improves Quality Of Life During Breast Cancer Treatment
Prenatal Air Pollution Linked To Obesity	Turmeric Extract May Protect Heart After Surgery: Study
Teens: Alcohol, Driving Worse Than Texting	Graying America Gets Wired To Cut Healthcare Costs
Nearly 1 In 4 Grandparents Store Prescription Medicines Where Children Can Easily Find Them	Menthol Smokers Have More Strokes: Study
Mayo Clinic Study Suggests Coronary Stents Not Harmful To Patients With History Of Metal Allergy	U.S. Agency Warns Of Skin Lesions From Goats, Sheep
MP3 Song-Searching Can Increase Risk For Drivers	Medical Professionals Launch Obesity Campaign
Exercise May Boost Breast Cancer Patients' Quality Of Life	Study Suggests Treating Dyslexia Before Kids Learn To Read
Obese Workers' Health Care Costs Top Those Of Smokers	Depression, Anxiety Tied To Physical Disabilities In Seniors
CT Scans Deliver More Radiation To Obese People: Study	Dangerous Blood Pressure Medicine
Women Less Apt Than Men to Get Recommended Daily Exercise	Obese Patients Face Higher Radiation Exposure From CT Scans—But New Technology Can Help
Here Are Fruits, Veggies That Offer Best Bang For Your Buck	Researchers Find Evidence Of Banned Antibiotics In Poultry Products
Mental Illness Tied To Higher Rates Of Physical Problems: Report	Soy May Alleviate Hot Flashes In Menopause, Large-Scale Study Finds
DNA Testing Finds Allergens, Toxins In Traditional Chinese Medicines	Glycemic Index Foods At Breakfast Can Control Blood Sugar Throughout The Day
Common Plastics Chemical Might Boost Diabetes Risk	Consumers Need Simple, Concise Messages About Benefits Of Phytonutrients
Parents Are Main Influence On Kid Drinking	Spontaneous Gene Glitches Linked To Autism Risk With Older Dads
U.S. Adults Cooking Healthier At Home	Antipsychotic Drug May Be Helpful Treatment For Anorexia Nervosa
One-Third Of U.S. Not Getting Colon Screen	Beans, Pulses And Legumes Have Important Role In Nutrition
Wiping Hands As Important As Washing	Why Don't More Women Take A Daily Aspirin To Prevent Heart Disease?
Dental X-Rays Linked To Tumors	Research Demonstrates Bacterial Contamination In Pharmacy Robots
Obese Women Lose Weight Before Pregnancy	Reducing Hospital Admissions For Asthmatics
New York Establishes Healthcare Exchange	Vitamin D Influences Racial Differences In Breast Cancer Risk
Haiti Begins Vaccinating For Cholera	Drug Use In 50- To 64-Year-Olds Has Increased 10-Fold In England Since 1993
Spring Brings More Fruits And Vegetables	Handheld Plasma Flashlight Rids Skin Of Notorious Pathogens
New Sjogren's Syndrome Criteria Developed	Obese White Women Less Likely To Seek Colon Cancer Screening
Red Wine May Boost Weight Loss	Eating Flavonoids Protects Men Against Parkinson's Disease
Age A Factor When It Comes To Influenza	Don’t Send Your Recycled Glasses To Developing Countries, It Costs Twice As Much As Giving Them Ready-Made Glasses
116 Infected In U.S. With Salmonella	Early-Life Exposure To BPA Affects Adult Learning
Gallup: U.S. Eating More Fruit, Vegetables	Lower GI Problems Plague Many With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Mayo Clinic Study Finds
Lack Of Sleep, Shift Work Ups Obesity Risk	Autistic Kids Born Preterm, Post-Term Have More Severe Symptoms
FDA Stems Antibiotic Use In Livestock	Higher-Spending Hospitals Have Fewer Deaths For Emergency Patients
Nail Polishes Mislabeled As 'Safe'	Increased Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease For Relatives Of Cancer Patients
Moms' Weight, Blood Sugar Endanger Babies	New Drug Prevents Spread Of Human Prostate Cancer Cells
Study: 20% Of U.S. Healthcare Wasted	Changes In Asthma Treatment Improve Wait Time And Patient Care In Emergency
Group Outlines Botulinum Toxin Treatment	Mayo Clinic: Nutritional Supplement Works Against Some Pancreatic Cancer Cells In Mice
Ecstasy May Affect Mom-To-Be's Baby	Significant Improvement In Neonatal Care In England Over 10 Years
Forget Pricey Shampoo, Beans Good For Hair	How A Cancer Drug Leads To Diabetes
Dental Therapists Could Play Bigger Role	Strong And Consistent Evidence Supports Low-Energy-Density Diets For Weight Loss
Healthcare Reform Could Save $4.6 Billion	Scientists At Fox Chase Discover Link Between Estrogen And Tobacco Smoke
Lung Cancer Screenings Cost Effective	Priorities For Health Systems Strengthening Efforts From The US CDC
Government Web Site Advises On Bullying	Increasing Height And Body Mass Index Are Risk Factors For Ovarian Cancer
Study: Autism Linked To Obesity In Mothers	Cruciferous Vegetable Consumption Linked To Improved Breast Cancer Survival Rates
U.S. Seeks Voluntary Antibiotic Limits In Livestock	Drug Combination May Provide Option To Patients With NSCLC Ineligible For Bevacizumab
J&J Hit With $1.1 Billion Risperdal Penalty In Arkansas	Excess Body Weight Associated With Increased Risk For Prostate Cancer Recurrence
US Adds More On Clot Risk To Some Birth Control Pills	Cholesterol Drug Shows Benefit In Animal Study Of Alzheimer's Disease
Appeals Court Hears Case Of Graphic Tobacco Ads	Asbestos Workers At Significantly Increased Risk Of Heart Disease/Strokes
New Pregnancy Risk For Babies And Moms	Obesity Epidemic In America Found Significantly Worse Than Previously Believed
Timing Pregnancy An Important Health Concern For Women	Guidelines-Based CPR Saves More Non-Shockable Cardiac Arrest Victims
Serious Complication Of Gastrointestinal Procedure Can Often Be Avoided With Single Dose Medication	Strong Oral Carcinogen Identified In Smokeless Tobacco
Meds Ease Depression In Parkinson’s Patients Without Worsening Other Symptoms	Osteoporosis Drugs May Increase Risk Of Serious Eye Disease
Less Sleep, Disrupted Internal 24-Hour Clock Means Higher Risk Of Diabetes And Obesity	Sports Injuries: Kids Need Face Protection
Mayo Clinic: Tool Helps Chest Pain Patients Decide On Tests, Cuts ER Costs	A Simple, Fast Test Can Diagnose Diabetes
Overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder	Salmonella Outbreak: No Source Confirmed
Study: Women Lack Exercise; At Risk Of Developing Metabolic Syndrome	Study: Most Don't Wash Grocery Totes
Antioxidant May Disrupt Alzheimer's Disease Process	Women Having More Drunken-Driving Crashes
Study Shows Botanical Formula Fights Prostate Cancer	Quitline Calls Up After Anti-Smoking Ads
Dental X-Rays Linked To Common Brain Tumor	Robot Bladder Cancer Surgery, Fewer Deaths
EKG Can Help Predict Heart Attacks In Healthy Elderly People	CDC: U.S. Vitamin Intake OK, But With Gaps
How Many Calories Does It Take To Reach Childhood Obesity Prevention Goals?	Doctors Detail High Costs Of Fighting Malpractice Claims
Older Adults With ECG Abnormalities May Be At Increased Risk Of Coronary Heart Disease Events	Berries, Tea May Cut Men's Odds For Parkinson's: Study
Researchers Identify Successful Strategies For Weight Loss In The Obese	More Fake Avastin Found In U.S., FDA Says
More Exercise, Eating Less Fat And Weight Loss Programs Are In, Popular Diets Are Out	Physician Groups Call For Fewer Medical Tests
Offering Lung Cancer Screening As An Insurance Benefit Would Save Lives At A Relatively Low Cost	Better Safeguards Needed For Imported Food, Drugs: Report
Report Says New Evidence Could Tip The Balance In Aspirin Cancer Prevention Care	Springing Into Fair Weather Fitness
Breast Cancer Patients Suffer Treatment-Related Side Effects Long After Completing Care	Supreme Court Takes Up Healthcare In Secrecy
Job Injuries Among Youth Prompt Calls For Better Safety Standards	U.S. FDA Denies Petition To Ban Common Chemical BPA
Heart Failure Patients With Diabetes May Benefit From Higher Glucose Levels	Blood Clot Risk Higher In Heavy Women
Summer Temperature Variability May Increase Mortality Risk For Elderly With Chronic Disease	Obesity Drugs Need Heart Studies, U.S. Advisers Say
Invasive Heart Test Being Dramatically Overused, Stanford Study Shows	Electronic Health Records Mean Fewer Tests: Study
FDA Seeks To Limit Antibiotics In Animal Feed	Too Little Calcium, Water Linked To Kidney Stones
Newer Antidepressants May Be Safe For Parkinson's Patients	Mayo Clinic Study Finds Dramatic Rise In Skin Cancer In Young Adults
Drug May Prevent Pancreatitis After Digestive Procedure	Heart Failure's Effects In Cells Can Be Reversed With A Rest
Disrupted Sleep May Raise Risk For Obesity, Diabetes: Study	Oxygen In Tumors Predicts Prostate Cancer Recurrence
Codeine After Surgery Could Endanger Certain Kids: Study	Metformin Appeared To Slow Prostate Cancer Growth
Certain Birth Control Pills May Carry Higher Blood Clot Risk: FDA	Lung Cancers Detected By CT Screening Grow As Fast As Those Found With Traditional Methods
High Blood Pressure May Be Especially Lethal For Blacks	New Imaging Tool, Better Prostate Scan
U.S. Panel Rejects Ovarian Cancer Screening	British Poll: Kids Hate Being Around Smoke
Dental X-Rays Linked To Common Brain Tumor	Internet-Based Therapy Reduces Tinnitus
Hospitals Pressured To End Free Baby Formula	Hearing Loss Linked To Higher Falling Risk
Mom's Obesity Tied To Kids' Autism, Development	Most Dietitians Take Dietary Supplements
Moderate Exercise, Quicker Conception Linked	U.S. Flu Minimal In Most States
Fake Drugs Hard To Spot Amid 1,800 UK Wholesalers	Poorly Fitted Respirator Bad As Loose Mask
Ammonia Used In Many Foods, Not Just "Pink Slime"	Many Wearing Contact Lenses Risk Infection
Genital Warts Tied To Range Of Cancers	Diabetics Who Exercise Are More Mobile
Diabetes Continuing To Spike In China	FDA Rejects BPA Ban
WHO Brokers Deal To Stamp Out Tobacco Smuggling	Kissing On The Ear Can Cause Hearing Loss
More Evidence Ties Diabetes To Parkinson's Risk	Tobacco Control Act Being Implemented
Doctors Seek End To 5 Cancer Tests, Treatments	Air Quality Important For Those With COPD
Ultrasound Helps Catch Cancer In Higher-Risk Women	FDA: What Pregnant Women Shouldn't Eat
Common Antibiotics Tied To Eye Emergencies: Study	Melanoma Rates On The Rise Among Young Adults: Study
Step Stool Helps Shorter Rescuers Do Better CPR	Long-Term Estrogen Therapy Does Up Breast Cancer Risk: Study
Whooping Cough Vaccine Fades In Pre-Teens: Study	Diabetes Drug Metformin Might Also Help Fight Cancer
Breast Cancer Screening Tied To Overdiagnosis	U.S. Advisers Say It's Now Safe To Publish Bird Flu Studies
Most Alcohol, Drug Abuse Starts In The Teens: Study	FDA Calls On Tobacco Companies To List Harmful Ingredients
Bird Flu Studies OK To Publish: U.S. Biosecurity Expert	Warm Weather Triggers Early Allergy Season
10 Percent Of Autistic Kids "Bloom" With Therapy: Study	U.S. Autism Rate Rises To 1 In 88 Children, CDC Reports
Improvements In Autism Symptoms Vary Kid By Kid	Even A Little Drinking May Raise Breast Cancer Risk: Study
Children Born To Obese Moms May Face Higher Autism Risk: Study	Lifestyle Changes Help Type 2 Diabetics Keep Moving
Dentists Play Key Role In Detecting Oral Cancer	Two Experimental Drugs Could Improve Psoriasis Treatment
Heavy Backpacks Give Kids Back Trouble	Non-Invasive Treatment For Bad Heart Valve
Rapid Asthma Treatment In ER May Prevent Admission	Oranges May Help Reduce Stroke Risk
Diagnostic Scans Tied To Radiation Risk For Gastro Patients	'Mr. Nice Guy,' 'K2,' 'Spice' Ban In N.Y.
Most Don't Do Much To Protect Their Skin	$169M Allocated For U.S. Autism Research
Most Americans Don't Eat Enough Beans	Drug To Treat Anemia In Dialysis Patients
Prisons Can Be Overwhelmed By Influenza	Vitamin C May Help Allergy Sufferers
Brain Sensitive To Cheap, High-Cal Food	Alzheimer's Memory Loss Linked To Zinc
Detecting Dyslexia Before Reading	4-50 Pct In Metro Areas Not Insured
Report Cards Rate Healthcare Providers	Secondhand Smoke Affects Girls More
Multitasking While Eating May Fuel Obesity	Study: Half Of U.S. Cancers Preventable
Soy May Alleviate Menopause Hot Flashes	Fish Oil In Chili And Lime Flavored Yogurt
CDC: U.S. Flu Low Or Minimal Activity	Europe Drinks The Most Alcohol Worldwide
Anti-Psychotic May Treat Anorexia Nervosa	CDC: All U.S. Cancers Declined 2004-2008
New Risk Statements On Benzocaine Label	Too Much Sitting Linked To Shortened Lives
Many Can Expect Healthcare Rebates In Aug.	Weight Loss, Exercise Improve Mobility In Diabetes
One-In-5 U.S. Adults Ages 26-64 Uninsured	Electroacupuncture May Be Effective For Depression: Study
Mild Winter, Still Lot Of Colds And Flu	Obama Lawyer Asks Supreme Court To Save Healthcare Law
Expert: Glaucoma Can Sneak Up On A Person	Changes In Insurance Tied To More ER Visits
Two-Thirds In NYC Get Colonoscopy	Complicated Link Between Diet Drinks, Health: Study
Study Finds Antibiotics Best For Appendicitis	In Cancer Science, Many "Discoveries" Don't Hold Up
Bilingual Kids Are Better Multi-Taskers, Study Say	Gynecologists Urged To Screen For Heart Disease
Overuse Injuries Common Among Female College Athletes	Europeans Are World's Heaviest Drinkers: WHO Report
False-Positive Mammogram Results May Turn Out Not To Be: Study	CDC Study Forges Link Between Depression And Sleep Apnea
U.S. Poultry Still Fed Banned Antibiotics: Report	MRI And Neuropsychological Tests Best Predict Alzheimer's Disease In Old Patients
ER Docs Can Help Curb Patient Alcohol Abuse, Drunk Driving	Greater Traumatic Stress Linked With Elevated Inflammation In Heart Patients
Infection Might Raise Blood Clot Risk For Older Adults: Study	Patients With Digestive Disorders May Receive High Levels Of X-Ray Radiation
Pesticides May Be Linked To Slightly Smaller Babies, Shorter Pregnancies	Autism Speaks Demands An Urgent, New Response To The Autism Epidemic As CDC Updates Prevalence Estimates
Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis Early And Aggressively: Guidelines	Study Supports Association Of Alcohol And Diabetes
Unnecessary Induction Increases Risk Of Complications	New Research Finds Annual Cost Of Autism Has More Than Tripled to $126 Billion In The U.S. And Reached £34 Billion In The U.K.
Elderly Thyroid Surgery Patients At Increased Risk For Postoperative Complications	Study Unravels Health Impact, Interplay Of Diet Soft Drinks And Overall Diet
Vitamin D-Fortified Yogurt Drink May Lower Risk Of Heart Disease In Type 2 Diabetics	US Cancer Death Rates Continue To Decline, National Report Finds
Overweight Baby Girls At Increased Risk For Cardiovascular Disease And Diabetes In Adulthood	Loyola Study Finds Paramedics Skilled In Identifying Strokes
Being Bilingual Wards Off Symptoms Of Dementia	Fish Oil Added To Yogurt May Help Consumers Meet Daily Nutritional Requirements
Low Levels Of Resistant Bacteria Found In Chicago-Area Ambulances	Half Of People With Diabetes 'Have High Blood Pressure'