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Quick Testing Developed For Down Syndrome	Low-Dose Omega-3 Fatty Acids Don't Protect Heart Patients
Agent Orange Disabilities Expanded	New Migraine Gene Discovered
Concussion Rates Soar Among Younger Kids	Clues To Heart Attack, Stroke Risk From Fat-Filled Artery
Pediatric Group Issues New Flu Shot Guidelines	Study Identifies Risk Factors For Cardiovascular Events In Patients With Atherothrombosis
Heart Disorder Hits National Epidemic Proportions	Weight Loss Success Improved By Focusing On Immediate Health Effects
When Kids Won't Grow, Doctors Keep Treating: Study	25 Percent Report Problems Post-Surgery
Clear Kids With Concussions Before Sports: Report	BPA May Affect Testosterone Levels
Recent Releases In Global Health	CDC: U.S. Teen Smoking Rate Decline Stalls
1st Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Meeting In Singapore To Focus On Clinical Management Of Osteoporosis	Gaining On Death, Cooling Therapy Catches On Slowly
Groups Press Congress To End Patients' Wait For Medicare	FDA Ties Chicken Feed To Salmonella In Egg Recall
Health Care Costs Weigh On Employers, Jobless Alike	EU Drugs Regulator Reviews Safety Of GSK's Flu Jab
Roughly One In Six Cancer Survivors Forgo Some Medical Care Due To Cost, Study Finds	Quitting Smoking Helps After Serious Heart Attack Damage
Issues In Primary Care: Medical Homes And Ethical Concierge Practices	African Police Seize 10 Metric Tons Of Fake Meds
Montana Gov. Seeks Cheaper Drugs For Residents; Legal Immigrants May Lose Health Insurance In Mass.	Are Allergies Associated With Heart Disease?
Omega-3 Enriched Margarines Do Not Protect From Subsequent Heart Attacks	Kids' Concussions Need Follow-up After ER Visit
Sodium MRI Gives New Insights Into Detecting Osteoarthritis, NYU Researchers Find	When It Comes To The Head, No Hit Is Normal
Vaccine Has Cut Child Cases Of Bacterial Pneumonia, Says Study	Eggs Being Produced By Recall Farms Safe, If Pasteurized, Experts Say
Omega-3 Margarines Fail To Help In Heart Study	Long-Term Exercise Can Reduce Vets' Muscle Pain
Heart Expert Says Cost Cuts May Undermine Drug R&D	Widely Used Plastics Chemical Linked To Testosterone Boost
European Guidelines Back Use Of Sanofi's Multaq	Secondhand Smoke May Provoke Inflammatory Response In Lungs
Oesophageal Cancer Rates Rise Steeply In Men	Adherence To Practice Guidelines May Reduce Bleeding In Cirrhosis Patients
Pa. Firm Recalls 8,500 lbs. Of Beef	Radiologists Say Cut Back On Imaging
Smoking Causes Inflammation In Lungs	BPA Affects Hormones In Men
Hospital-Acquired Infections = Longer Stay	Targeted Therapy Shows Early Promise In Melanoma
Study: 20K U.S. Sledding Injuries A Year	One-Third Of U.S. Kids Called Underinsured
Alzheimer's, Insulin Resistance Linked	ESC: Vitamin D Status Predicts HF Outcome
Cinnamon Extracts May Reduce Diabetes	Hand Cleansers Cut Absenteeism
Some Fake ADHD To Get Meds, Special Treatment	ESC: Statins Cleared Of Causing Cancer
Prescription Painkillers Could Be New 'Gateway' Drugs	NO Delivery System Recalled
Quality Of Care After Joint Surgery May Affect Heart Health	Forceps Delivery Linked To Later Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Alcoholics Overestimate Their Ability To Recall Things: Study	Migraine Raises Long-Term CV Risks
CDC, FDA Warn About Fingerstick Devices	Foot Tanner Unsafe Says FDA
Novel Combo Pill For Hypertension Approved	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Improves Adult ADHD
Rapid Response System Cuts Cardiac Arrest Rate	Alcohol's Breast Cancer Risk Traced To Subtypes
Maker Recalls Replacement Hip Devices	ACOG Issues Guidance Against Surgical Errors
FDA Issues Long List Of Harmful Tobacco Components	Patients Wary Of Doctors' Relationships
Breast-Feeding Keeps Diabetes At Bay	Myeloma Responds To Less-Intense Therapy
Huber Needles Recalled	No Call For Routine Balloon Pump In High-Risk PCI
Using Hand Gels In Workplace "Reduces Staff Sick Days"	Scrutiny Of Iowa Egg Producers Intensifies
Serious Causes Behind Blackouts "Under-Recognised"	Give Antibiotics Before C-Section, Group Urges
Aura Sufferers' Heart Risk	IUD Reduces Heavy Menstrual Flow
NHS Trial Non-Emergency Phone Number In North East	CT Algorithm Lowers Radiation Dose
Cervical Cancer Campaign Launched	CMS To Expand LVAD Coverage
Unhealthy Habits Boost Headaches	Cost Of Prostate Cancer Therapy Varies Widely
Green Leafy Veg Cuts Diabetes Risk	Sledding Injuries Common In Kids, Can Be Severe
Record Number Quit Smoking On NHS	Memantine Helps Lewy-Body Dementia Patients -- Slightly
FDA: TimeOut May Pose Risk	CT Colonography Boosts High-Risk Yield
Black Rice: More Antioxidants Than Berries	Benefit, Cost At Odds In Gastric CA
HHS Creates Web Site To Find Health Plans	Cardio Risks Seen With Parkinson's Drug Trio, FDA Says
NYC Restaurant Hygiene Grades Improving	Smoking Cessation Benefits MI Patients With Heart Damage
MRI Performs Poorly In Infant Abuse Detection	University Of Pennsylvania-Led Study Identifies New Genetic Risk Factor For Lou Gehrig's Disease
Radiation Exposure Greater With Transradial Access	Insulin Resistance, Type 2 Diabetes Linked To Plaques Associated With Alzheimer's Disease
Tests, Not Genes, May Fuel Diagnosis Of Prostate CA	Study Compares Risk With Two Diabetes Drugs
Fears Influence Actual Risk Of Falls	People At “Intermediate Risk” Of Heart Disease With Elevated hsCRP Benefit From Statin Therapy Even If Cholesterol Levels Are Normal
Green Veggies Cut Diabetes Risk	Binge Drinking Increases Death Risk In Men With High Blood Pressure
Binge Drinking Risky With High BP	Use Of Certain Antiviral Drugs During Pregnancy Not Linked With Higher Risk Of Major Birth Defects
Football Takes Biggest Heat Toll In School Sports	Radiologists Call For National Strategy To Address Medical Imaging Overuse
ADHD Risk With Prenatal Exposure To Bug Sprays	New Nuclear Breast Imaging Technologies Associated With Higher Cancer Risks
Early Palliative Care Boosts Survival In NSCLC	Moderate Drinking: Health Benefits Or Not?
Young Couch Potatoes Prone To Headaches	A Promising Target For Developing Treatments Against Parkinson's Disease
Atherosclerosis Starts Early In RA	Number Of Uninsured In California Counties Grew During Recession
Bone Loss Seen Early In Inflammatory Disorders	Polyphenol Antioxidants Inhibit Iron Absorption
Herbicide Linked To Prostate Inflammation	Government Urges Universal Flu Vaccinations
Migraine Linked To Higher Risk Of Dying	Consumers Need Protection From Unrealistic Claims Of Home Genetic Tests, New Report States
New Imaging Linked To Higher Cancer Risk	Whooping Cough On The Rise: Add Vaccine To Your Back-To-School Checklist
Chronic Drinking Upsets Circadian Rhythms	Antibiotic May Reduce Stroke Risk And Injury In Diabetics
Doctors Encouraged By Melanoma Drug	Nicotine Binding To Receptor Linked To Breast Cancer Cell Growth
Air Force Personnel Warned Of E-Cigarettes	Alcohol Intake Increases Certain Types Of Breast Cancer
How Cranberry Juice Prevents Infection	Vitamin D Linked To Autoimmune And Cancer Disease Genes, Underscoring Risks Of Deficiency
Canada May Test MS Procedure	New Evidence On How Cranberry Juice Fights Bacteria That Cause Urinary Tract Infections
Motor Vehicle Crashes Cost $99B A Year	Eating Berries May Activate The Brain's Natural Housekeeper For Healthy Aging
Statin Use After Stroke Rising Slowly	Worldwide Shortage Of Isotopes For Medical Imaging Could Threaten Quality Of Patient Care
Insulin Resistance May Cause Alzheimer Plaques	U Of M Researchers Identify Two FDA Approved Drugs That May Fight HIV
Antihistamine Use Linked To Extra Pounds	Cigarette Smoke Causes Harmful Changes In The Lungs Even At The Lowest Levels
Even When Prostate Cancer Returns, Most Survive	Virtual Colonoscopies Help Identify Additional Cancers Outside Of The Colon, Study Suggests
Scientists Use Synthetic Corneas To Restore Vision	ASIR Technique Significantly Reduces Radiation Dose Associated With Abdominal CT Scans
Study Links Severe Drug Reaction To Herpes Virus	ASIR Technique Reduces Radiation Dose Associated With Coronary CTA By 27 Percent
Some Men May Get Too Many PSA Tests: Study	Common Hypertension Drugs Can Raise Blood Pressure In Certain Patients
FDA To Give Restaurants More Time On Calorie Counts	Overweight American Children And Adolescents Becoming Fatter
Even Before Recession, 14 Million Kids 'Underinsured': Study	Drug-Eluting Stents Confirmed Safe, Effective For Long-Term Use
In Early Trial, Targeted Therapy Fights Advanced Melanoma	Even Modest Weight Gain Can Harm Blood Vessels, Mayo Researchers Find
Link Between Diabetes, Alzheimer's Disease Strengthened	Moderate Drinking, Especially Wine, Associated With Better Cognitive Function
Study Links Gene To Serious Eye Disease	Lung Cancer Patients Receiving Palliative Care Had Improved Quality Of Life, Extended Survival
Are The Eggs In Your Fridge Safe To Eat?	Headaches In Teens Tied To Overweight, Smoking And Lack Of Exercise
In Some Patients, Hypertension Meds Raise Blood Pressure	Disasters Tough On Those With Disabilities
Chronic Drinking Linked To Circadian Disruptions	Flu Vaccine For All Except Babies
Short-Term Overeating Could Make Long-Term Weight Loss Tougher	U.S. Rectal Cancer Increasing In Young
Study Suggests Statins Could Help Some With Normal Cholesterol	Berries Activate Brain Cleanup
U.S. Child Abuse Cases Falling, Despite Recession	Hand Disinfectant Use Helps Productivity
Stress Seems To Play Role In Premenstrual Symptom Severity	To Lose Weight Drink Water Before Meals
Antibiotics Now Recommended Before C-Sections	Blood Pressure Drugs May Help Frail
Migraine With Aura Linked To Small Rise In Heart, Stroke Risks	Diabetes: Sugar Smothers Body Immunity
Vitamin D May Treat And Prevent Allergic Reaction To Mold In Cystic Fibrosis Patients	Overweight U.S. Children And Teens Fatter
Up To 1 In 4 Patients Report More Physical Problems A Year After Surgery Than Before	Nicotine Binding, Breast Cancer Linked
Exposure To Low Doses Of BPA Alters Gene Expression In The Fetal Mouse Ovary	Survival Differences After Injuries 'Alarming'
Drug Combination Helped Kill Deadly Cancer In Mice	Pump Placed In Aorta Doesn't Improve Angioplasty Outcomes: Study
Study Links Pesticides To Attention Problems	A Little Drinking Cuts Death Risk For Older Adults
Factbox: Recent Outbreaks Of Foodborne Illness In The U.S.	Survival Rates Better For Certain Heart Transplant Patients
Heart Risk Factors A Growing Problem In Mexico	Study Suggests Link Between Diet Sodas, Preterm Delivery
Nicotine Can Fuel Breast Cancer, Study Suggests	Heart Risks The Same With 2 Diabetes Drugs: Study
Whole-Body MRI May Help Detect Child Abuse	Car Booster Seats Prevent Child Injuries
Students Who Are Bullied Get Lower Grades	High School Heatstroke Mostly In Football
Lyme Disease Spreading In Massachusetts	Male Scientists Regret Fewer Children More
U.S. Probes Egg Recall Amid Calls For Tighter Rules	Breast Cancer Yoga Improves Recovery
Radiologists Call For Curbs On Overuse Of Imaging	U.S. Tries To Fix Slow Response To Outbreaks
Vit D Linked To Cancer, Autoimmune Disease Genes	Painkiller Use Linked To Stroke Risk
More Evidence Virus Plays Role In Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	FDA Panel Backs Wider Use Of Eli Lilly's Cymbalta
FDA Chief Says More Egg Recalls Possible	Hormone Therapy Doesn't Boost Brainpower: Study
Alcohol May Raise Risk For Certain Breast Cancers	In Japan, Bystander CPR Often Not So Helpful
Could Drinking Water Before Meals Help You Lose Weight?	More Mental Disorders Treated With Drugs Only
Child Sledding Injuries Number 20,000 A Year	Smoking Still Too Common In Movies, CDC Says
Prior Fractures Could Raise Older Women's Odds For Osteoporosis	Egg Recall Expanded In U.S. Salmonella Outbreak
Initial Savings May Hide True Cost Of Prostate Cancer Care	Study Links Pesticides To Attention Problems
Bottled Teas May Not Deliver On Antioxidants	Trauma Care Effective, And Cost Effective
Many Hospitals Don't Screen For MRSA	Red Meat Raises Heart Attack Risk
Lack Of B Vitamin Linked To Dementia	Exercise Caution When Exercising Outside
Isotope Shortage Evokes Medical Concerns	Women With Psoriasis Risk: Say No To Beer
Drug-Resistant 'Superbug' Seen In Canada	U.S. Teen Hearing Loss Up Significantly
Workplace Wellness Improves Bottom Line	Big Hospitals Use EMR, Others Will Too
Genome Study: No Level Of Smoking Safe	Tai Chi Beats Stretching In Fibromyalgia Study
Prescription For Pain A Gateway To Heroin	Lifestyle Factors Linked To Teens' Headaches
Back-To-School Advice: 5-2-1-0 Rule	Obesity Top Threat To Children's Health: Poll
Binge Drinking + Hypertension = Heart Risk	Financial Incentives Affect Surgical Decisions
Fear Of Falls May Predict Falling Risk	Blood Pressure Test May Help Guide Treatment: Study
Prenatal Pesticide Exposure, ADHD Linked	Health Reform Spurs Change For Big Employers: Survey
Green Leafy Veggies May Reduce Diabetes	Low Vitamin D Levels Tied To Pregnancy Complication
Americans Confused About Healthcare Reform: Poll	Bad Bumps To Head Could Kill Years Later: U.S. Study
Older Adults Experience 'Destination Amnesia'	Amphetamines Could Damage Heart Artery: U.S. Study
Many Drugs For U.S. Kids Tested In Poor Countries	Healthy Eating Helps Reverse Metabolic Syndrome
Partner Abuse Tied To Spanking Kids	Hearing Loss On The Increase Among U.S. Teens
FDA To Review Heart Risks Of Parkinson's Drug	Fish Oil May Curb Depression Among Teen Boys
Common Acne Treatments Linked To Bowel Problems	Drug Information From Pharmacies Found Lacking
More U.S. Cases Expected In Illness Linked To Eggs	U.S. Advisers To Guide Breast Cancer Research
Parents Who Clash More Likely To Spank Kids	Gold In Scan Finds Dangerous Artery Clogs: U.S. Study
Adding Fish Oil To Low-Fat/High-Carb Diet May Improve Cholesterol	Admitting Errors Doesn't Increase Lawsuits: Study
Sham Acupuncture For Knee Arthritis As Effective As The Real Therapy	U.S. Proposes Withdrawal Of Shire Hypotension Drug
Sunglasses Rival Lotions As Vital For Safety	Canada Tracks BPA Exposure, Finds In Most People
Green, Leafy Vegetables Linked To Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk	Oral Alternative To Allergy Shots Improves Hay Fever
Judging When Alcohol's Effects Wear Off Not Easy, Study Finds	Trial Therapy Improves Melanoma Survival
Financial Incentives May Speed Radiology Test Results	Palliative Care May Boost Mood, Survival
Study Finds Even A Little Cigarette Smoke Harms Airway	Bad Habits Tied To Recurrent Headaches In Teens
In Seniors, 'Fear of Falling' Risky In Itself	Almost 1 In 3 First-Time Deliveries Now Via C-Section
Binge Drinking, Hypertension A Deadly Combo	Nationwide Egg Recall Underway
Drug Appears To Prolong Survival In Stomach Cancer Patients	FDA Mulling Ban On Menthol Cigarettes
Prenatal Pesticide Exposure May Raise Risk Of Attention Issues In Kids	Osteoarthritis Risk May Be Higher If Knees Point Outward
High School Football Players Prone To Heat-Linked Illness	Heart Failure Hospitalizations Lowest In Mountain States
Nationwide Recall Of Eggs Linked To Salmonella Expanded	Reminders Spur Hospital Staff To Remove Patient Catheters
Out Of Work May Mean Out Of Sorts	Sunbed Warning Over Eyesight
Dark Chocolate May Lower Heart Risk	Thousands Could Have Hepatitis C
Energy Drink Caffeine = 14 Cans Of Coke	Postnatal Depression "Can Be Prevented By Health Visitors"
Chocolate May Boost Heart Health	Brain Injuries May Cause Conditions Mistaken For ALS
Shortage Of Allergy Specialists	'System Delay' Doubles MI Death Rate
Overweight "Most Frequent Visitor To GP"	Rule Predicts Need For Critical Care
Aspirin Cuts Prostate Cancer Risk	Teens: Listening More, Hearing Less
Malaria Message "Not Being Heeded"	Sham Acupuncture Matches The Real Thing In Knee OA
Long-Term Type 1 Diabetes 'Survivors' Give Clues To The Disease	Psoriasis Phototherapy Increases Vitamin D, Too
1 In 5 U.S. Teens Has Developed Hearing Loss	Clinical, Economic Costs Of Dysphagia Are High
Deaths From Heart Attack Rise With Delays In Care	Chocolate Lowers HF Risk
Stressful Social Situations May Be Physically Harmful In Some	Redheads Seem To Have Multiple BCCs
Less Invasive Biopsies Gain Favor	Unpleasant People May Be More Prone to Stroke
Antibiotic Sponges Don't Benefit Heart Surgery Patients: Study	BP Should Pay Mental Health Claims, Groups Say
Early Care Urged For Patients With Trouble Swallowing	Mild Mania Often Accompanies Major Depression
Many Depressed People Have Mild, Brief Episodes Of Mania	FDA Recalls Introducer Device Due To Bleeding Risk
When Doctors Admit Mistakes, Fewer Malpractice Suits Result, Study Says	FDA Wants Second Look At Needleless Connectors
Beer Linked To Psoriasis In Women	FDA Warns Consumers Of Fake Tourniquets
Poultry Litter Leaches Arsenic Into Streams, Rivers: Scientists	Insurance Type Influences Dialysis Access Method
Online Tool Helps Identify Diabetes Risk	No Lung Cancer Hazard With Estrogen
Redefining Arthritis So Fewer Are Disabled	Less-Invasive Biopsies More Common
Catheter Care Cuts Infections In Half	FDA Dings Prostate CA Drugmaker On Marketing
NYC: Bad Summer Air, Manhattan, Highways	Older Patients' Share Of Office Visits Grows
Study ADHD Found More In Younger Kids	CHC/IHF: Little Difference Long Term In BP Drugs
Gehrig May Not Have Had Gehrig's Disease	No Cardiovascular Benefit Found For Rimonabant
Vitamin D May Treat Or Prevent Allergy To Common Mold	CDC Lists Top Food Pathogens
FDA Recommends Dropping Low Blood Pressure Drug - Midodrine Hydrochloride (ProAmatine)	Less-Intense Hodgkin's Therapy Matches Standard
New Intra-Nasal Cooling System May Improve Survival When Initiated Soon After Cardiac Arrest	New RA Criteria Focus On Early Dx
Pharmacy Associations Launch New Online Tool To Help Promote Medication Therapy Management (MTM)	Antibiotic Use Up After Part D
New Breast Cancer Committee To Establish Federal Research Agenda	No Cancer Risk With Bisphosphonates
Antidepressant Helps Depression In Menopause	HT Duration, Type Affect Breast Cancer Risk
Breast Cancer Rate In North America Twice That Of South America	Cooler Temps May Increase MI Risk
FDA Reviewing Advisory Panel Recommendation To Rescind Approval Of Avastin For Breast Cancer Treatment	Health IT To Be Part Of Specialist Certification
Take Precautions Against Injuries As Students Head Back To High School Sports	Nosocomial MRSA Retreating
Immune Cells In Fat Tissue Explain The Obesity/Diabetes Link	Retinopathy High Among Diabetics
Patient Symptoms Are Not Reliable Indicators Of Crohn's Disease Recurrence, Pitt Researchers Find	Medicaid Patients Boost ER Caseloads
Free Health Care Clinic For The Uninsured Returns To New Orleans In Time Of Oil Crisis	WHO Declares End To H1N1 Pandemic
Amphetamine Use Increases Risk Of Aortic Tears In Young Adults	Biomarker Trio Detects Alzheimer's
Quit Now And Save Your Heart	Pressure Reduction In Glaucoma Slows Progression
Reminding Healthcare Staff To Remove Catheters Cuts Infections By Half	Some Patients Stop Taking Their Drugs After A Stroke
Disadvantaged Adolescents Prone To Adult Crime And Substance Abuse Problems	Thick Waist A Problem At Any Weight
Disturbances In Certain Genes Play A Role In Autism	Drug Info Pamphlets Inconsistent
Stress In Middle Age Could Contribute To Late Life Dementia	Supplement Scrutinized For Arrhythmia Risk
Better Treatment Of Atrial Fibrillation And Its Risks	Gout Worsens Heart Failure Outcomes
Choosing Healthier Protein-Rich Foods Instead Of Red And Processed Meats May Reduce Heart Disease Risk In Women	Three Dietary Supplements Recalled
Homecare After Hip Surgery In Seniors Increases Survival Rate	FDA Acts on Unapproved Cell Therapy For Bad Knees
Diabetes Risk In Children Increases Risk For Weak Bones	Tattoos Increase Risk Of Hepatitis C
Asbestos Remains A Global Health Threat, Australia	Booster Seat Law Cut Child Traffic Injuries
Prevalence Of Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders Linked To Increases In Obesity, Australia	Human Salmonellosis Traced To Pet Food
Women Who Drink Beer Regularly More Likely To Develop Psoriasis	Remote Monitoring Benefit Affirmed In Heart Failure
Psoriasis Linked To Higher Depression, Anxiety And Suicidal Feelings Risk	Antidepressants Not Recommended For Autism
Link Between Acetaminophen Use In Adolescents And Doubled Risk Of Asthma	Target Diabetes To Lower Rates Of Dementia
NICE Consults On Draft Guideline On Food Allergies In Children	NIH Builds Network To Study Root Of Health Inequality
GPs Failing To Diagnose Dementia Early	Rituximab Useful In Refractory Lupus
Achieving Goals Empowers People With Dementia	Infection Reaction Linked To Schizophrenia
Body Weight May Affect Glaucoma Risk; New Retinal "Map" May Help Severely Nearsighted Patients	'Electronic Eye' Helps Distracted Drivers
US Diabetic Retinopathy Increase: Statement From American Academy Of Ophthalmology	Britain Breast Cancer Down 30 Percent
FDA: Aseptic Meningitis Risk With Use Of Seizure Drug Lamictal	Weight-Loss Surgery May Cut Type 2 Diabetes Medication Use
Eighty-Three Percent Of Surveyed Neurologists Are Familiar With Emerging MS Agents	Inhaling Ultra-Fine Particles May Raise Firefighters' Heart Risks
Adversity In Childhood Can Increase Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease In Adulthood, Research Shows	Students Warned To Beware Of 'Laptop-itis'
No Association Between Estrogen, Lung Cancer Incidence And Mortality Among Postmenopausal Women	Home Care After Hip Surgery May Aid Survival, Study Says
Stress Could Decrease Women's Chances Of Conceiving, Study Reports	Red Meat May Boost Women's Heart Disease Risk
Hospitals' 'Bad Debts' Grow As Even Insured Patients Have Trouble Paying Medical Bills	Small Amounts Of Dark Chocolate May Guard Against Heart Failure
Hostile, Competitive Types May Be Harming Their Hearts	Ben & Jerry's: Not All Ingredients Natural
Redheads At Higher Risk For Common Skin Cancer's Return	Trial Under Way For Oral Cancer Test
Higher Heart Rate A Risk Over Time	1 In 4 Stroke Patients Stop Medications
Study: ERs Becoming Health 'Safety Net'	Men/Women Domestic Violence Types Similar
Diuretics As Good As Hypertension Drugs	Prejudice Has Lasting Negative Impact
Football Injuries Can Be Prevented	Best Breakfast For The First Day Of School
Fast-Food Could Supply A Statin With Meal	Test For Ovarian Cancer Shows Promise
'Laptop-itis' Rx: A Docking Station	Dermatologist: Managing Textured Hair
Urinary Tract Infection May Spur More UTIs	Hormone Therapy Linked To Breast Cancer
Hockey Research: Players, 'Heads Up'	Senior Moments Differ From Alzheimer's
Treating Americans With Diabetes Cost Hospitals $83 Billion	MRI Can Help Differentiate Prostate Cancer
Move Your Body And Fight Arthritis, Four Types Of Exercise Can Help Treat Arthritis And Rheumatic Diseases	Monitoring Of Kidney Health Urged For Injection Drug Users
Potential Public Safety Threat From Wireless Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems In Cars	Women Experience More Chronic Pain Than Men, Research Finds
New Rheumatoid Arthritis Criteria To Stave Off Disabling Disease For Thousands Of People	Docs Shying Away From Drug That May Prevent Prostate Cancer
Alcohol Use May Be A Problem For Older Adults	Lax Hand Washing Helps Drive Many Foodborne Illnesses
Six Of 15 WHO Experts Who Advised On Flu Pandemic Had Ties With Pharmaceutical Industry	Brain Fitness Programs May Help Frail
FTC Works To Crack Down On Health Care 'Discount' Plans	New Superbug Resistant To Antibiotics
Mobile And Free Clinics Provide Low Cost Medical Care To Uninsured Patients	Many Patients Say 'No' To Chocolate As Medicine
Elevated Heart Rate Over Time Linked To Significant Risk Of Death	Stress Might Interfere With Conception
Potential For Safer Plastics That Lock In Harmful Plasticizers	Less May Be More When Treating Early Hodgkin's
Aiming For Earlier Detection Of Melanoma	Colder Weather Boosts Heart Attack Risk
Shallow Diving Causing 'Catastrophic' Injuries	Hospital-Acquired MRSA Infections On The Decline, CDC Says
Sounds From The Heart Can Help Diagnose Heart Failure	Cholesterol Levels Fluctuate With Menstrual Cycle
More Medicare Part D Checks In The Mail	Eye Disease Affects Nearly One In Three Diabetics
Hospital Staph Infection Rate Drops With Stepped Up National Prevention Effort	Transplant Patients Can Benefit From Loved Ones' Care
What Doctors Say And What Patients Hear May Be Entirely Different Things	More Medicaid Patients Using ERs, Study Finds
In-Car Driving Coach To Prevent Driver Distraction	No Significant Esophageal Cancer Risk From Osteoporosis Drug: Study
Improving Weight Loss Success By Putting Focus On Immediate Health Benefits	Weight A Factor In Breast Cancer Risk After HRT Use
Breast Cancer Mortality Rates In The UK Have Fallen Faster Than In Other European Countries	Large Weight Gain In Pregnancy Makes For Bigger Babies
ER Visits Increase At Twice The Rate Of U.S, Population	No Wait Needed After Miscarriage
U.S. Maternity Leave Policy Lags Far Behind International Standard, Columnist Writes	'Polytobacco' Users Cause For Concern
States Consider How Best To Spend Extra Medicaid Funds	Foreign Med School Grads Deliver Equal Quality Care
Alabama's Obesity Prevalence Hits 31 Percent	Removing Clot Improves Outcomes In STEMI
Protecting Your Back, Neck And Arms From 'Laptop-itis'	Counseling In ED Cuts Some Risky Teen Behaviors
Initial Trials On New Ovarian Cancer Tests Exhibit Extremely High Accuracy	Blacks More Prone To Blood Clots After Stents
New Diabetes Risk Assessment Developed	Harm Not Help Attributed To Antibiotic Sponge
Long-Term Hormone Therapy Increases Breast Cancer Risk	Marfan, Loeys-Dietz Diagnosis Made Simple
Save Your Knees By Landing On Your Toes	Hungry Kids More Likely To Be Sick Kids
New Drug Reduces Tumor Size In Women With Advanced Hereditary Ovarian Or Breast Cancer	For-Profit Insurers Threaten Access To Care, Doctors Charge
Prevalence Of Eye Disorder High Among Older U.S. Adults With Diabetes	Alzheimer Criteria To Be 'Iterative Process'
Use Of Specialist Retrieval Teams To Transport Sick Children To Paediatric Intensive Care Units Is Associated With Reduced Mortality	Spinal Fractures Overlooked In Lupus
Similar Personality Types Found In Male And Female Domestic Violence Perpetrators	Processed Meats May Increase Bladder CA Risk
Tough Childhoods May Contribute To Adult Heart Disease	Anti-TNF Therapy For RA Raises Infection Risk
Deep Brain Stimulation Studied For Alzheimer's	Expectation Drives Placebo Response In Parkinson's
Experts Predict 'Normal' H1N1 Flu Season This Year	Moderate Drinking May Boost Risk Of Breast Cancer's Return
No Evidence Estrogen Causes Lung Cancer Post-Hysterectomy	Improve Fast-Track Approval Process For Some Medical Devices: FDA Staff
Tylenol Use Linked To Asthma, Other Allergies In Teens	More States Growing Obese
A Good Doctor's Visit Starts With A Little Homework	Higher Body Weight Cuts Some Glaucoma Risk
Generics As Good As Costly Blood Pressure Meds, Study Finds	Type 2 Diabetic Teens Show Brain Abnormalities
Ketamine Cuts Depression In Bipolar Illness	Study: Smokers Can 'Out-Think' Cravings
Environment Influences Type 1 Diabetes Risk	U.S. Breakfasts Need A Makeover
High LDL In Youth Predicts Coronary Calcification Later	Eating Produce Can Reduce Dementia Risk
Dismal Outcomes Follow Prolonged Ventilation In ICU	'Locally Grown' May Mean Healthier, But Not Always
Walking Outside Has Positive Impact	Rotavirus Vaccine Trials Show Positive Results In Africa, Asia
WHO: Swine Flu Pandemic Winding Down	Could Lifestyle Changes Cut Dementia Rates?
Low-Weight, Large Waist Still High Risk	Women Can Safely Get Pregnant Right After Miscarriage, Study Shows
For Some, Prostate Surgery Better	Pre-Dialysis Procedure Often Delayed In Poorer Communities
Doctors Warn Of "Legal High" Rise	Using Multiple Tobacco Products Ups Hazards: CDC
Cold Weather Increases Heart Attack Risk	Excess Weight May Protect Women From Type Of Glaucoma
Brain Scan Spots Autism In Children	Extra Vitamin D May Improve Heart Health In Black Teens
Rise In Food Allergy Hospital Trips	Tongue Piercing Can Cause Costly Gap In Front Teeth
Listeria Risk Higher In Poor Areas	Remission From Ulcerative Colitis More Likely After 50
Lifestyle Linked To Breast Cancer	Type 2 Diabetes Might Harm Young Brain, Study Suggests
£224m Child Protection Database To Be Closed Down	Ark. Has Highest Long-Term Care Liability
Dementia Sufferers "Not Treated"	Smoking, Piercing Up Breast Abscess Risk
Fruit And Veg Could Cut Dementia	High Endocrine Disruptor Levels In Homes
Weight Regime "Helps RA Sufferers"	Senate Healthier School Lunch Bill Passes
Breakthrough In Heart Disease Fight	Aspirin Doesn't Prevent Many Heart Attacks
Warning Over Pregnancy Weight Gain	Some 100 Genes May Regulate Cholesterol
Maternity Care "Should Involve GPs"	Ulcerative Colitis Heals Better With Age
Pregnancy Problems Fuel Depression	Recession Causing Cancer Patients To Quit Life-Extending Drugs
Testicular Cancer Diagnosis Breakthrough	New Drug Studied For Hard-To-Treat Vascular Condition
Western Diet Affects Gut Bacteria	Poorest People At Highest Heart Disease Risk: U.S. Data
More Money Spent On Diabetes Drugs	Spread Of Whooping Cough Raises Concern
Wider Waist May Raise Death Risk Later In Life	One Therapy Session In ER Can Cut Teen Violence
Many Stroke Patients Stop Taking Meds, Study Shows	Researchers Find 95 Genes Affecting Cholesterol
Relieving Eye Pressure May Slow Glaucoma	Americans' Immunity To Mumps Less Than Ideal
'Biomarkers' Could Spot Alzheimer's Disease Early, Studies Suggest	The Pill May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Just A Little Belly Fat Can Damage Blood Vessels	Gum Disease May Be Linked To Alzheimer's
Food Labels Lead To Healthy Food Choices	Staying Up Late May Up Heart Disease Risk
War Damages Future Work Prospects Of Many U.S. Vets: Data	Dentists May Adopt Pilot-Type Checklists
More Tattoos = Higher Hepatitis C Risk	Oil Spill: Significant Impact On Families
Zinc May Be Key To Healthy Embryo	Hard To Make Up For Chronic Sleep Loss
Pet Food Linked To Salmonella In Humans	Fractures Reduce Quality Of Life
Menstrual Cycle May Affect Reaction To Breathing Tube	Cough Better H1N1 Indicator Not Fever
Early Steps Can Protect Your Knees, Prevent Later Problems	Drug Resistant E.Coli Strain Emerging
Back-To-School Tips On Backpack Safety	Combat Veterans Face More Unemployment
Foot Doctors Can Help Diabetics Avoid Amputation: Study	Hundreds More Heart Attacks When Temperature Drops Just One Degree
Depression Linked To Slow Healing Of Diabetic Foot Ulcers	Vitamin D Is Effective In Reducing Frequency Of Many Diseases And Cost Of Medical Care
Statins, Painkillers May Upset PSA Test Results	Designing A Brain Tumor Treatment That Captures Migrating Cancer Cells
Surgeons' Group Weighs In On Football Injury Prevention	Medicare Cuts Could Take Greater Toll On Not-For-Profit Hospitals
Brain Stimulation May Help Alzheimer's	Diabetic Retinopathy Rife Among Older US Adults
BPA Linked To Decreased, Damaged Sperm	Absolute And Relative Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease In Men With Prostate Cancer: Results From The Population-Based PCBaSe Sweden
Warnings Given On Stem Cell Claims	New Process Could Improve Dental Restoration Procedures
Adequate Zinc Eases Pneumonia In Elderly	Salad Maker Accused Of Filth, Listeria
Zinc Helps To Make A Good Egg And Healthy Embryo	Anti-Poverty Program Has Lasting Benefits
Inhibiting Prostate Cancer Without Disturbing Regular Body Processes	High Heels May Cause Joint, Knee Problems
Existing GP Commissioning Scheme Has Cost Hundreds Of Millions More Than It Has Saved, UK	A Tongue Piercing = Big Orthodontia Bill
Death Rates Among Chronic Heavy Drinkers Can Be Reduced By Alcohol Taxes	CDC: 9 States Have 30 Percent Obese
Recommended Heart-Failure Treatment Guidelines Not Being Followed By Physicians	PTSD Greatest Where War Trauma Is Worst
Figures Show Shocking Death Toll For Somerset Smokers, UK	Lack Of Food Puts Kids At Risk For Asthma, Other Chronic Ills
Computerized Warning System Can Reduce Inappropriate Drug Orders For Elderly Hospital Patients	Number Of Obese Adults Keeps Rising, CDC Says
The Unrefined Way To A Healthy Heart	Signs Of Autism May Show In Early Infancy
Three Biomarkers In Spinal Fluid Appear Helpful To Classify Patients With Alzheimer's Disease	Weight Gain Eroding Americans' Quality of Life
SNA Commends Senate Passage Of Child Nutrition Reauthorization; But Calls On House To Make Critical Changes To The Bill	Western Diet Populates Kids' Stomachs With Bad Bacteria
Bill To Restore Rights For Veterans Affairs RNs Advances	What You Say Of Others Reflects On You
Processed Meat Linked To Bladder Cancer - American Institute For Cancer Research Comment	Hormones May Protect Against Aneurysms
Latest Increase In US Obesity Rate Will Mean More Cancers, Experts Warn	Diet, Alcohol Affect Breast Cancer Growth
Pediatric Emergency Room Visits For Contact Lens Associated Adverse Events	Protein Signals Acute Kidney Injury Risk
Free Online Service Helps Alabama Tobacco Users Quit	NYC: 32-Ounce Soda = 26 Packets Of Sugar
ADPH Initiates Teen Driver Safety Campaign	Tentative Link Of Red Meat, Bladder Cancer
Online Module Examines Bipolar Disorder	FDA: Stop Using Miracle Mineral Solution
Allergy Shots Are Helpful For Some Asthmatics, Risky For Others	Foreign-Trained Docs As Good As U.S. Physicians: Report
Chicago Mold Count Dangerously High	Study: Could Gut Germs Underlie Western Allergies?
Why Is Obesity So Prevalent, And What Can We Do To Combat It?	Low-Carb Edges Low-Fat For Heart Risk Factors
New Anti-Viral Drug Shows Promise For Dramatic Improvement In Hepatitis C Treatment	Industry-Paid Studies Likely To Favor Company Drug
Link Between Tattooing And An Increased Risk Of Hepatitis C	Cancer Cells Slurp Up Fructose, U.S. Study Finds
For Some Prostate Cancer, Surgery Is Better Than Radiation, Hormone Treatments	Chemicals In Meat May Be Linked To Bladder Cancer
The American Diabetes Association Applauds Senate Passing Of Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act	Multiple Sclerosis Changes With The Seasons
Lack Of Evidence To Support Use Of Antidepressants For Autism	Chew On This, Six Dental Myths Debunked
Pathological Internet Use Among Teens May Lead To Depression	VA Obligates Last Of Its Recovery Act Funds To Help Veterans, USA
Hungry Children And Youth Have More Health Problems	Teams To Study Brain Injuries, Trauma Care Outside Urban Centers
Relatives Of Individuals With Autism Tend To Display Abnormal Eye Movements	Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Proudly Endorses The Introduction Of The Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act In The United States Senate
Expectations May Affect Placebo Response In Patients With Parkinson's Disease	Dermatologist Discusses Advantages Of Vaccines That Prevent Human Papillomavirus And Herpes Zoster
Large Risk Schizophrenia Marker Revealed	Proposed Revisions To Diagnostic Criteria For Alzheimer's Disease
Warning On Exertional Heat Stroke In High School Athletes	Trying To Get Pregnant After Miscarriage Does Not Need To Be Postponed
Want To Get Stronger? Go At Your Own Pace	UK Cancer Fund Is Not The Victory For Patient Groups That Some Believe
New Defibrillator May Lead To Safer Heart Treatment	Response To Medication For Schizophrenia Predicted By EEG
After ACL Injury, Lubricating The Knee Cartilage May Prevent Osteoarthritis	British Dietetic Association Statement On The Food Standards Agency
Pre-Dialysis Care Affected By Community Poverty	Errors In Administration Of Injectable Medications In Hospitals, Other Health-Care Settings Have Been Implicated In Episodes Of Severe Patient Harm
Psychopathic Traits Influenced By Combination Of Economic Status, Genetics	Safe, Effective New Drug For The Treatment Of Hereditary Angioedema
State Cuts To Community Mental Health Services Continues Disturbing Trend	Oral Cancer Detection By New Fluorescent Probe
More Than 70 Million U.S. Adults Obese, Agency Says	Study Suggests Sperm May Be Harmed By Exposure To BPA
How Can Hospitals Curb Elective Early Deliveries?	Analysis Suggesting Calcium Increases Heart Attack Risk Flawed, Says NPA
Missouri Votes To Block U.S. Health Insurance Law	Americans Continue To Get Fatter, CDC Finds
High Cholesterol Dangerous In Young Adults, Too	Another Reason To Stay In Shape Healthy Teeth And Gums
Ketamine Lifts Mood Quickly In Bipolar Disorder	Patients Experience Faster Recuperation With Healing Touch
Kidney Stones Becoming More Common In Kids?	DHH Secretary Again Requests Funding For Mental Health From BP America
Cheerleading Risks Should Be Recognized	Children In Hot Cars Warning By Oklahoma Department Of Health
Iron-Regulating Protein Is Strong Predictor Of Breast Cancer Prognosis	Bladder Cancer Risk May Be Increased By Certain Meat Components
Decision To Withdraw Diabetes Drug Could Add 9 Million Pounds To NHS Drugs Bill In The UK	Favorable Results More Likely Published When Drug Trials Funded By Industry
Whooping Cough Epidemic Grows - Health Officials Urge Vaccination And Timely Diagnosis, California, USA	American Hospital Association Statement On Medicare Final Inpatient Prospective Payment System Rule
Senate Passes Cornyn-Klobuchar Bill For Safe Disposal Of Medication, USA	List Of Foods Not Linked To Hyperactivity Updated, UK
Study Shows Physicians Reluctant To Use Chemoprevention For Prostate Cancer	Statement From Surgeon General, Dr. Regina M. Benjamin, Regarding World Breastfeeding Week (Aug. 1-7, 2010)
Anxiety About Undergoing Anesthesia May Lead One In Four Patients To Postpone Surgery	Healing Linked To How People Cope And Their Psychological State Of Mind
Hand Therapy Critical Link Between Serious Hand Injuries And Good Outcomes	New Studies Question Vascular Multiple Sclerosis Hypothesis And Treatment
Low Carb-, Low-Fat Diets Tied For Long-Term Weight Loss	News From The August Issue Of Chest
High Cholesterol In Youth Boosts Heart Risk In Middle Age	Eosinophilic Pneumonia Linked With Cubicin Use
Heart Health Can Help Predict Brain Health: Study	Ten Steps To Successful Breastfeeding Highlighted During World Breastfeeding Week
Expectation May Affect Placebo Response In Parkinson's Patients	Question Mark Over Combination Pain Relief Products
Vaccine Shows Some Promise Against Advanced Cancers	1 Night Of Recovery Sleep May Not Be Sufficient To Recover From The Negative Effects Of Sleep Restriction
Household Spray Cleaners Pose Greatest Danger To Toddlers	Misleading Claims About Vaccination Putting Lives At Risk
Meat Compounds May Boost Bladder Cancer Risk	Study Examines Hospital Complication Rates Of Bariatric Surgery
Too Soon to Tell Whether Dengue Fever Will Spread In U.S.	Delirium In Elderly Patients Associated With Increased Risks Of Death, Dementia And Institutionalization
Athletes Need To Protect Against Heat Stroke: Expert	Obesity In Early Adulthood Associated With Increased Risk Of Psoriatic Arthritis
H1N1 Protection In Coming Season's Flu Vaccines: FDA	More Aged Care Beds Welcome, But Medical Care For Older Australians Ignored
More Women To Get Health Insurance Under Affordable Care Act	Fracture Patients Have Low Awareness Of Osteoporosis Risk
Why Cancer Screening Campaigns Can Backfire	Soy Isoflavones And Bone Health
Clean Water May Still Pose Health Risk For Swimmers	Short And Long Sleep Durations Are Independent Risk Factors For Cardiovascular Disease
Calcium Supplements Linked To Boost In Heart Attack Risk	Effective Diagnosis Of Malnutrition
Menopause Treatment Could Harm Kids, Pets, FDA Warns	Innovative Health Care Effort In Chicago Reports Successess And Disappointments
Hospital Pediatric Patient Safety Rated By HealthGrades For First Time	Diabetes Drug Prescriptions Rise By 40 Per Cent, England
Americans Cut Risk Of Heart Disease Death In Half, Prevention Is Key	Sperm May Be Harmed By Exposure To BPA, Study Suggests
Although Safe, B Vitamins Do Not Reduce Vascular Events In Stroke Patients	New Evidence From NYUCD Supports Link Between Gum Inflammation And Alzheimer's Disease
Loss Of Quality-Adjusted Life Years Due To Obesity More Than Doubles For US Adults From 1993-2008	Chili Peppers Come With Blood Pressure Benefits
Reducing Dental Errors Using Pilot Safety Protocol	Brief Interventions In Emergency Departments May Reduce Violence And Alcohol Abuse Among Adolescents
State Tax Credit Programs Linked To Higher Birth Weight	ISU Study Finds High Heels May Lead To Joint Degeneration And Knee Osteoarthritis
Combat Veterans Face More Lifelong Socioeconomic Challenges	Exercise And Caloric Restriction Rejuvenate Synapses In Lab Mice
Joint Commission Urges Americans To 'Speak Up' To Prevent Falls	Researchers Develop Advanced Search Tool To Help Physician's Sort And Retrieve Vital EMR Data
Cholesterol Levels In Young Adults Predict Risk Of Future Heart Disease	Hungry Children And Youth Have More Health Problems
Disparities In Cardiovascular Risk Based More On Socioeconomic Status Than Race, Ethnicity	Resveratrol May Suppress Inflammation
Pregnancy-Related Diabetes Likely To Recur: Study	Alcohol Reduces Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
Seasonal MRI Changes Seen In MS	Where To Find Extra Help For The Elderly
For Blood Pressure, Can You Be Fit But Fat?	Similar Weight Loss With Low-Carb, Low-Fat Diets
What Prevents Falls After Strokes? Study: Not Much	Failing Heart Linked To Failing Brain
Damp House Linked To Kids' Risk Of Nasal Allergies	Abused Children Benefit From Skills Training
New TB Test Must Reach More People: Expert	Injectable Ibuprofen Recalled
EMS Systems Catch Cardiac Arrests, And A Lot More	CMS Slashes Hospital Payments Under New Rule
Some Diabetes Drugs Linked To Fractures	Scientist Devises Faster Test For Detecting E.coli
Household Cleaning Products Still Pose Risk To Kids	Women Big Winners With Health Reform Law
Washington Week: Nonstop Action As FDA Closes Out July	Vitamin D May Boost Teens' Arterial Health
No Support For Tight Glucose Control In ESRD	Fever Often Missing In Mild Pandemic Flu
FDA Warns Of Cure-All Product Based On Bleach	Risk Of MI May Go Up With Calcium Supplements
Pandemic Flu Strain Will Be Component Of Seasonal Vaccine	TZD Use Linked To Fracture Risk In Women 50 And Older

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