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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'