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Sleep Apnea Link To Glucose ControlModeration Recommended For Diabetes
Clinical Trial Set For Alzheimer's Drink"Never Too Late" To Quit Smoking
Study: Older May Indeed Be WiserBlood Test "May Cut Antibiotic Use"
Swine Flu Predictions Off On NumbersAntibiotic Use "Triggered MRSA Bug"
MS Drug Ampyra Approved For U.S. SaleRickets Risk For Indoor Children
U.S. Birth Weights DroppingSwine Flu Cases Still Below 5,000
Vitamin D Reduces Colon Cancer In EuropeMS Drug Trials Raise Expectations
Face Masks, Hand Hygiene Limit Flu SpreadFish Oil "Slows Biological Ageing"
Fire Retardant Linked To Reduced FertilityFSA Promotes Low-Fat Milk Benefits
Stress Hormone Linked To AlcoholismFlu Virus "May Cause Appendicitis"
New Yorkers Worried About Aging RelativeLack Of ADHD Drugs Made Available
Two Antibiotics May Be Better Than OneLow-Alcohol Wine "Cuts Cancer Risk"
Meat Linked To Urinary Tract InfectionsCocaine "Has Deadly Consequences"
Weight-Loss Drug To Stiffen Heart WarningsGreen Tea "Lowers Lung Cancer Risk"
Impaired Women Get Unneeded ScreeningBlood Pressure Drugs "May Fight Dementia"
Daily D And Calcium Keep Fractures AwayDaily Supplements "Prevent Fractures"
Skin Lightening Cream Often MisusedBetter Adherence For Statins Needed
FDA To Study Potential BPA RisksNut Allergy Numbers Overestimated
CDC: No Widespread Flu ActivityCare Home Drug Reviews Ordered
Doctor Pushes For Compression-Only CPRJohnson & Johnson Issues Massive Recall Of OTC Caplets, Geltabs After Moldy Smell Made People Sick
'Healthy' Obese Kids May Have Heart RiskTylenol Recall Expanded Over Moldy Smell
Tylenol Recall Expanded To Other OTC DrugsBPA May Be Linked To Heart Disease Risk
CDC: Up To 16,500 Died Of H1N1U.S. Obesity Rate High, But Stops Rising
Britain Apologizes To Thalidomide PatientsAlzheimer's Disease, Where America Stands
Many Children Not Getting Second H1N1 DoseImplant Preps And Seeds A Damaged Eye To Restore Vision
Nestle To Use Heat-Treated Flour In DoughA Visit To Your Dentist May Save Your Life
Patients Notified Of Unneeded StentsDigital Mammograms Deliver Less Radiation Than Film Version, Study Finds
The Path To Fat Yields EndurancePatients Can Benefit From Choosing High-Volume Hospitals For Cardiovascular Procedures Even If Facilities Do Not Have High Ratings
All Have Better Mood, Less Pain On WeekendNumber Of Americans In Excellent Or Good Health Has Declined
Calcium Levels Key In Kidney DiseaseCalls For Europe-Wide Salt Legislation Prompted By Study
Study: Anti-Virals Could Worsen A DiseaseVaccine Could Be Lethal Weapon Against Malaria, Cholera
Intravenous Fish Oil In ICU EffectiveNew NICE Guideline On Blood Clot Prevention Will Help Save Thousands Of Lives
High OxyContin Dose Linked To OverdoseNew Software Provides 3-D Views Of Arteries In Catheterization Lab
Choosing To Learn Slows Alzheimer'sUnlocking The Secrets To A Healthier Body
Check Dental Implants For Bone LossFDA Approves Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution For Relief Of Acute And Chronic Pain
Thyme Oil Reduces InflammationExpectant Mom's Flu Exposure Stunts Baby's Brain Development
Biomarker May Indicate Colon Cancer SpreadDecoding The Sodium Contents Of Processed Foods
6.7M Children Have No Health InsuranceFluctuating Blood Glucose Levels May Affect Decision Making
Nutrient Mix May Help Stave Alzheimer'sAthletic Injuries More Frequent In Females
Avoid Extremes In Diabetes Treatment, Study FindsResearchers Simplify Dangerously Confusing Warnings On Prescription Bottles
Low-Carb Diet Best For Lowering Blood PressureVeterans With PTSD Could Receive More Benefits
Genetic Factors Key To Prostate Cancer Death Risk1 In 5 Hospital Patients In The UK Has Diabetes
Herbal Use Common Among Pregnant Women In U.S.Evolution And Spread Of Drug-Resistant Bacteria Tracked Across Hospitals And Continents
Canada Says G8 To Focus On Maternal, Child HealthWarning Over Internet Sales Of Counterfeit Weight Loss Medication
Ultrasound May Cut Deaths In High-Risk PregnanciesEating Your Greens Could Save Your Life
Masks, Hand Sanitizer Help Halt Flu SpreadCognitive Function In Seniors Improved By Weight Training
Scanner Helps Doctors Pinpoint Prostate CancerNew Insights Into Allergy-Related Disorders In Children
Mediterranean Diet Good For The HeartFDA Approves New Treatment For Type 2 Diabetes
High Vitamin D Levels, Lower Colon Cancer Risk?Insulin Research Points Way To Better Diabetes Treatments
Some 390 Tons Of U.S. Ground Beef RecalledDrug That Helps Improve Walking Speed Approved In US
Fake Forms Of Glaxo Diet Drug Can Be Dangerous: FDACanada's Food Safety System Fails International Comparisons
Pot Smoking During Pregnancy May Stunt Fetal GrowthComputers Do Better Than Humans At Measuring Some Radiology Images
Exercise, Green Tea May Lessen Breast Cancer BluesA Deafening Silence - Children And Young People With Diabetes Feel They Are Being Ignored
FDA Objects To GE Unit's Imaging Drug ClaimsWorkers Combat Hospital Infections
Malaria Drugs May Help Patients With LupusFirst-Person Look At Homelessness
Radiation Dose Less With Digital MammogramsStudy Finds Common Heart Medications May Also Protect Against Parkinson's Disease
Obesity Linked To Higher Risk Of Kidney StonesDriven To Distraction: New Study Shows Driving Hinders Talking
Severe Form Of Psoriasis Ups Heart Disease RiskRecent Publications Citing Autism Clusters In California: Autism Speaks Responds
Study Links Thyroid Disease To Non-Stick ChemicalsTen Years After Norwegian Authorities Launched Zero Casualties Objective For Road Safety, Statistics Have Not Improved
U.S. Taking Closer Look At Bisphenol A In PlasticsSwitch In Glucose Processing Triggered By Lack Of Cellular Enzyme
Researchers See Pattern In PTSD Brain ActivityHeavy Backpacks Affect Children's Spines
Team Finds Potential Path For Hepatitis C DrugsMultidisciplinary Researchers Convene For First International Congress On Abdominal Obesity
Insulin Pumps May Be Better Than Shots: ReportBeyond Sunglasses And Baseball Caps: Study Shows UV-Blocking Contact Lenses Can Protect Eyes From Sun Damage
J&J Recalls More Products After Unusual OdorAtrial Fibrillation Treatment With Catheter Shows Better Results Than Drug Therapy
Mediterranean Diet Protects Against Stomach CancerLandmark Heart Treatment Study
Exercise Protects And Improves The Aging BrainAntioxidants Aren't Always Beneficial To Your Health And Can Sometimes Impair Muscle Function
Price Rises Are Key To Tackling Alcohol Abuse: WHOMedical Therapy Delivered By Primary Care Doctors Is Successful In Severe Obesity
Bipolar Diagnosis Jumps In Young Children: StudyCommon Antidepressant Drugs Linked To Lactation Difficulties In Moms
U.S. Medical Research Funding Falls: AnalysisChildhood Obesity Alone May Increase Risk Of Later Cardiovascular Disease
Adults' Breathing Troubles May Begin In ChildhoodVaccine Approach Extends Life Of Metastatic Prostate Cancer Patients
U.S. Obesity Rate Appears To Be Slowing: StudyNew Tools And Systems May Help Patients, Primary Care Clinicians Manage Obesity
Experts Urge Screening For Obesity In KidsPhysical Activity Associated With Healthier Aging
Diabetes Hits Canada's Native Population HardestAAN Guideline Evaluates Treatments For Kids With Cerebral Palsy
Fish Oil Protects Against Cellular Aging: StudyRush University Medical Center Leads Nationwide Clinical Trial Of Nutritional Drink For Alzheimer's
Specialists Best For Emergency Colon SurgeryListen To Your Heart When It Comes To Substance Abuse And Mental Health
Age Important In Hereditary Pancreatic Cancer RiskExtra Vigilance Crucial For Those With High Blood Pressure
Flu Pandemic Easing, But Risks Remain: WHOTraffic Pollution Exposure Causes Cardiac Changes
Less Sleep For Kids May Mean Higher Blood SugarHeart Murmurs In Children: Not Always A Serious Problem
Heart Treatment Guidelines Often Not FollowedWhat Do Sleep, Diabetes and Red Have In Common With Heart Disease?
Longer Breastfeeding Good For Kids' Mental HealthHeart Month: Heart Highlights From NYU Cardiac & Vascular Institute
In Women, Exercise May Keep High Pulse In CheckTemporary Assistance For Families Funds Available For Families Needing Short Term Mental Health And Substance Use Treatment Services
"Extraordinary" Increases In Drug Prices: ReportFree Audio-Conference Call For ALS Patients On Best Treatments To Live Longer, Easier
Toxic Cadmium Swapped For Lead In JewelryValue-Based Insurance Plans Can Boost Health At No Added Cost
Cadmium New Fear In Kids' TrinketsSimple Steps Prevent Life-Threatening Bloodstream Infections In Children
How Americans Eat TodayStain Repellent Chemical Linked To Thyroid Disease In U.S. Adults
Study: Mango Prevents Certain CancersPrompt Vaccination Reduces Chickenpox Risk After Exposure
Too Much TV May Have Deadly TollLighter Sedation For Elderly During Surgery May Reduce Risk Of Confusion, Disorientation After
Link Examined Between Omega-3 Fatty Acid Levels And Biological Aging Marker In Patients With CHDTreat The Risk, Not The Cholesterol: Study Challenges Current Cholesterol Recommendations
Combo Therapy May be Effective Against Some Non-Small Cell Lung CancersAppendicitis May Be Related To Viral Infections
Tobacco Smoke Causes Inflammation, Promotes Cancer GrowthDrowsiness, Staring, And Other Mental Lapses May Signal Alzheimer’s Disease
Decrease In Postoperative Delirium In Elderly PatientsIntensive Insulin Therapy Won't Boost Septic Shock Survival
How Sunlight Causes Skin Cells To Turn CancerousSkipping Insulin May Not Be Uncommon
Dental Enamel: Ways To Give It A BoostShot Protects Against Chickenpox After Exposure
Dental Implants -- A Permanent Fix For Missing TeethNew Drug Slows Advanced Kidney Cancer
Smaller Doses Of Acetaminophen Considered To Improve SafetyObese Kids at Risk for Adult CVD
Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Worsen DiabetesAfter Smoking And Fats, Focus Turns To Salt
Newer Treatment For Achilles Tendon Disorder Does Not Appear To Be EffectiveProjected Effect Of Dietary Salt Reductions On Future Cardiovascular Disease
Green Tea Could Modify the Effect Of Cigarette Smoking on Lung Cancer RiskWhen Skinny People Are Really Fat
Tight Blood Sugar Control May Raise Risk Of DeathLab Confirms Salmonella Strain In Outbreak
Green Tea May Help Treat Uterine FibroidsFDA: 2 Million Defective Needles Recalled
Flame-Retardant Chemical Linked To Conception ProblemsHearty, Healthy, Homemade Winter Soups
U.S. Bans Texting By Truck And Bus DriversHigh Blood Pressure Linked To Dementia
Artificial Muscles May Help Save EyesightGov't: Johnson & Johnson Paid Kickbacks
FDA Issues Warning About BPA ExposureBPA May Be Linked To Heart Disease Risk
Proposals To Dispense More Generic Medicines Guideline: Widely Used Device For Pain Therapy Not Recommended For Chronic Low-Back Pain
Care Homes "Insist On Tube Feeding" Findings Suggest Cardiovascular Devices Often Approved By FDA Without High-Quality Studies
Researchers Dismiss CFS Virus Claim Blood Test That Provides Prior Blood Sugar Average Now Recommended For Diabetes Screening, Diagnosis
Charity Issues Post-Cancer Warning Psoriasis: Effects Don’t Always Stop With The Skin
Fad Diet Warning Issued Banishing Germs -- Lather Well And Count To 15
Computer Programme To Help Detect Cancer Risk Steroid Injections May Slow Diabetes-Related Eye Disease
Doctors Concerned About Role Of Private Companies In The NHS Researcher Links Diabetic Complication, Nerve Damage In Bone Marrow
Gas Stoves Show Small Effect On Kids' Lung Function Fancier Fakes: Makers Of Bogus Prescription Drugs Pose New Challenges
Use Of Psychiatric Drug Combos Growing In The U.S. More Evidence On Benefits Of High Blood Pressure Drugs In Diabetic Eye Disease
Nose Treatment Cuts Hospital-Acquired Infections UV LED Therapy Shows Promising Results In Preventing Focal Seizures
Low Selenium Tied To Throat, Stomach Cancers Fewer Headaches On The Horizon Thanks To Latest Guidelines
Folic Acid In Late Pregnancy Tied To Child Asthma Incidence Of Type 1 Diabetes Doubles In 20 Years, Continues Rising At 3 Percent Per Year -- But Why?
Avoiding Risks When Temperatures Drop URMC Study Links Vitamin D, Race, And Cardiac Deaths
Expert: Pain Management Failing Millions Report Suggests Similar Effectiveness Among Options For Managing Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
Doctor Urges An End To Fitness Myth Obesity Now Poses As Great A Threat To Quality Of Life As Smoking
Changes In Resident Hours Proposed Leptin-Controlled Gene Can Reverse Diabetes
Fruit May Help Prevent Breast Cancer Can Kitchen Spoons Be Dangerous Spoons?
Some 27 Million In U.S. Have Hearing Loss Running Shoes May Cause Damage To Knees, Hips And Ankles
Hospital Reports Hepatitis C Outbreak Institute Of Medicine Recommends Stricter Resident Duty Hour Regulations To Prevent Medical Errors
Hospital Roommates Increase Infection Risk New SBI And ACR Recommendations Suggest Breast Cancer Screening Should Begin At Age 40
Making Healthy Food Choices On A Budget Pediatrics Gastrointestinal Consensus Statement & Recommendations Provide First Step Toward Needed Guidelines For Children With Autism
Medicare “Doughnut Hole” Causes Seniors To Skip Diabetes Meds Refusing Immunizations Increases The Risk Of Varicella Illness In Children
New Brain Scan Better Detects Earliest Signs Of Alzheimer’s Disease In Healthy People Update On Vitamins And Diabetic Retinopathy; Ethnic Norms For Preschoolers' Eyesight
Child Abuse, Neglect Cases Up; Stress, Economy May Be To Blame Health Care Jobs Top Future Employment Opportunity List
Clearing The Snow: The Ultimate Winter Chore Alzheimer's Society Comment On Research Suggesting Diabetes Could Triple Risk Of Dementia In Some People
Commentary: Obese Pregnant Women Should Gain Less Weight Than Currently Recommended Age Concern And Help The Aged Urge People To Be Good Neighbours During Cold Snap
Benefit Of Antidepressant Medications Appears To Vary With Severity Of Depression Symptoms Adding Micronutrients To Food Would Be Highly Cost-Effective Form Of Foreign Aid, New York Times Columnist Writes
Few Breast Cancer Surgeons Follow Quality Of Care Standards Prolonged Period Of Cold Weather Ahead Prompts Warnings To Take Winter Precautions - Alabama Department Of Public Health
Celebrex Inhibited The Burden Of Skin Cancer In High-Risk Patients FDA Issues Complete Response Letter For Ceftobiprole
Natural Compounds In Pomegranates May Prevent Growth Of Hormone-Dependent Breast Cancer Vitamin C Reverses Abnormalities Caused By Werner Syndrome Gene, Including Cancer, Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Failure And High Cholesterol
Blocking Inflammation Receptor Kills Breast Cancer Stem Cells Proposals To Dispense More Generic Medicines, UK
Abnormal Blood Calcium Levels Deadly for Kidney Disease Patients Pharmacists Improve Care Of Diabetics While Cutting Costs, UB Research Shows
Half Of Depressed Americans Go Untreated For Low-Income Families With Special Needs Kids, Where You Live Matters
Metabolic Risks Unmonitored In Medicaid Patients On Antipsychotics Tiotropium Appears to Cut Deaths, Cardiovascular Event Rates
New Key Factor Identified In The Development Of Alzheimer’s Disease New Scan May Distinguish Early Alzheimer's from Normal Aging
Markers Predict Kids' Risk of Diabetes as Adults New Brain Scan May Help Spot Alzheimer's
Two Methods Help Prevent Infections After Surgery Bitter Cold Poses Health Dangers