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Another Study Sees No Vaccine-Autism Link	Chelation Little Help For Heart Disease: Study
Blood Test Might Spot Pancreatic Cancer Early, Study Finds	Soy Tied To Better Lung Cancer Survival Among Women
Drug-Resistant 'Superbug' May Spread Among Patients, Study Finds	New Jersey Residents' Toenail Clippings To Be Tested For Carcinogen
More Dietary Fiber Might Help Thwart Stroke: Study	J&J Recalls Nearly 2 Million Blood Glucose Meters Worldwide
Racial Gap Seen In Survival Among Kidney Dialysis Patients	Many Lower Back MRI Scans May Be Unnecessary
CDC Launches New Graphic Antismoking Ads	Many Parents Introduce Solids Before 4 Months : CDC
Cutting Out Mealtime Distractions May Help Manage Weight	Inspection Yields Another Compound Pharmacy Recall
Study Shines Light On Harmless Bacteria On Fruits, Veggies	Back Manipulation May Help Relieve Chronic Pain
Researchers Test Implanted Brain Stimulator For Alzheimer's	FDA Proposes Tighter Rules For Emergency Defibrillators
Shopping Around Brings Steep Prescription Drug Savings, Report Finds	Fewer Blood Pressure Screens May Be More Effective
Springtime Allergies More Severe, Last Longer Now, Experts Say	As "Telehealth" Grows, Experts Question Cost Benefits
FDA Approves New Multiple Sclerosis Drug	Antibiotics Not Worth Risk In Most Chest Colds: Study
Should Short Boys Take Growth Hormone?	Statins Tied To Lowered Liver Cancer Risk With Hepatitis C
Poor Americans In South Less Likely to Get Medical Care: Study	Older Fathers More Likely To Have Autistic Grandchildren
UK Scientists Develop Safer Foot-And-Mouth Vaccine	U.S. Autism Estimates Climb To One In 50 School-Age Children
Upping Vigorous Exercise May Improve Fibromyalgia	Aging A Concern For Many Americans But Harder For Women : Poll
Texting Fails To Boost Flu Shots In Pregnant Women	Government Changes Course On Graphic Cigarette Warnings
Prescription Drugs Cost Least At Costco And Most At CVS: Study	Mississippi Forbids Local Laws On Nutrition, Super-Size Drinks
Cigarette Labels May Educate About Bladder Cancer	Early Injuries May Predict Later Abuse In Babies
Mixed Results On Computer-Based Support For Diabetes	Emergency Room Symptoms May Not Predict Health Care Needs: Study
Prebiotics In Baby Formula And Eczema: Mixed Picture	Lengthy Antibiotic Use Common In Elderly
Restaurant Meals For Kids Fail Nutrition Test: Consumer Group	U.S. Deaths From Alzheimer's Growing, Data Shows
Cutting Copays May Increase Women's Cancer Screening	Don't Start Drinking For Your Health: Experts
Vitamin D Might Help Some Parkinson's Patients	Less Frequent Mammograms Don't Increase Risks After Age 50 : Study
Joint Pain, Function Not Always Better After Surgery	Warming Houses Linked To Better Health
Could Gum Help The Colon Bounce Back From Surgery?	Disabled People May Struggle To Get Specialty Care
China's "Black Clinics" Flourish As Government Debates Health Reform	"Off-Label" Use Of Anti-Drowsiness Drug Skyrockets
Antidepressants Not Tied To Stunted Infant Growth	Aspirin Takers Can Take Clot-Busting Drug
Four In 10 Babies Given Solid Foods Too Early, Study Finds	Measuring Mercury: Common Test May Overestimate Exposure From Dental Amalgam Fillings
Stress During Pregnancy May Raise Heart Defect Risk For Baby	Study Reveals Potential Immune Benefits Of vitamin D Supplements In Healthy Individuals
Teen Moms More Likely to Have Been Neglected, Abused	Explaining How Extra Virgin Olive Oil Protects Against Alzheimer's Disease
Complications More Common Than Thought For Type Of Hip Surgery	New Study Highlights Strong Anti-Cancer Properties Of Soybeans
Fit Kids May Dodge Fractures In Old Age	Current And Past Smokers Face Greater Risk For Hip Replacement Failure
FDA Proposes Tighter Regulation Of Public Defibrillators	Antidepressants For Pregnant Moms Don't Affect Infants' Growth
U.S. Agency Puts Poison Prevention In Spotlight	97 Percent Of UK Doctors Have Given Placebos To Patients At Least Once
Play It Smart When It Comes to Lightning	New Hope To Beat Malaria Once And For All
Physically Fit Docs More Likely to Prescribe Exercise, Study Finds	Atypical Brain Circuits May Cause Slower Gaze Shifting In Infants Who Later Develop Autism
Antipsychotic Drug Use Rising For Kids On Medicaid, Study Finds	Dartmouth Researchers Invent Real Time Secondhand Smoke Sensor
Pneumonia May Lead To Serious Aftereffects for Seniors	UCLA Researchers Create Tomatoes That Mimic Actions Of Good Cholesterol
Steady Rise In Heart Valve Infections Noted In U.S.	Max Planck Florida Institute Study Points To Major Discovery For Alzheimer's Disease
Cigarette 'Relighting' On Rise In Still-Tight Economy	First Of Its Kind Study In Canada Looks At Who Is Taking Aspirin To Prevent Heart Attack Or Stroke
Reduced 'Fine-Tuning' Of Brain May Hamper Face Recognition In Autism	High Potency Statins Pose Significantly Higher Risk Of Kidney Injury Than Low Potency, Say Experts
Traffic Linked To Chronic Childhood Asthma	New Disorder Could Classify Millions Of People As Mentally Ill
Study: Most Toddler Meals Too High In Salt	Spine Patients Who Quit Smoking Report Diminished Pain
Salt Led To Nearly 2.3M Deaths Worldwide	Discounts On Purchases Of Healthy Foods Can Improve Diets, Study Finds
Survey: Parts Of Healthcare Reform Popular	Anxiety, Depression Identify Heart Disease Patients At Increased Risk Of Dying
U.S.: Healthcare Reform Saves Seniors $6B	Heart Failure Patients With Depression Have Four Times Risk Of Death
Autism Rose From 1-In-88 To 1-In-50	Adults Who Experience Stroke Before Age 50 Have Higher Risk Of Death Over Long-Term
Localized Prostate Cancer Trial Positive	180,000 Deaths Worldwide May Be Associated With Sugary Soft Drinks
Learning Disabled Brits Die Years Earlier	Uncontrolled Hypertension Could Bring Increased Risk For Alzheimer's Disease
Children Who Drink Skim Milk Fatter	Digital Rectal Exam Remains Important Part Of Prostate Screening
Mental Disorders Linked To Smoking	Only One-Third Of Parents Follow Doctors' Orders For Kids All Of The Time
Higher Dose Statins Linked To Kidney Issue	Skimmed/Semi-Skimmed Milk Does Not Curb Excess Toddler Weight Gain
Oregon May Ban Smoking In Cars With Kids	Millions Of People In Asia Potentially Exposed To Health Risks Of Popular Herbal Medicines
Sugary Drinks Linked To 180,000 Deaths	Blood Protein Able To Detect Higher Risk Of Cardiovascular Events
Middle-Age Exercise May Stave Off Dementia	AAN Issues Updated Sports Concussion Guideline
New Guideline For Treating Concussions	Oral Estrogen Hormone Therapy Linked To Increased Risk Of Gallbladder Surgery In Menopausal Women
Weight Management Products $40B By 2016	Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Also Reduces Cancer Risk
Healthcare Reform Saves Consumers Millions	Most of World's Adults Consume Too Much Salt, Study Finds
Most Nurses Say Their Hospital Is Not Safe	U.S. Abandons Effort To Place Graphic Labeling On Cigarettes
Coffee, Green Tea Reduce Stroke Risk	'Cruise Ship Virus' Also Sickens 1 Million U.S. Kids Yearly
Antibiotics Won't Help Most Sore Throats	One In 50 School-Aged Children In U.S. Has Autism: CDC
U.S. Work Conditions Increase Heart Risk	Brain Circuitry Yields Clue To Autism, Researchers Say
Doctors Challenged By Patient Discussions	Study: Antidepressant Use In Pregnancy May Not Affect Baby's Growth
Industry Evaded 'Light' Cigarette Ban	High-Dose Statins Linked To Acute Kidney Damage
Music Practice Helps Brain Development	Measles Can Spread Further Than Thought On Airplanes: Study
Smoking Affects Fracture Healing	People With Mental Illness Make Up Large Share Of U.S Smokers
Low-Cost ‘Cooling Cure’ Could Avert Brain Damage In Oxygen-Starved Babies	Meth In Pregnancy May Blunt Child's Reaction To Stress: Study
Banning Food Ads Targeted At Kids	Anxiety, Depression May Triple Risk Of Death For Heart Patients: Study
Scientists Create New Tools For Battling Secondhand Smoke	Sugary Drinks Tied To 25,000 U.S. Deaths A Year
Pain Reliever Shows Anti-Viral Activity Against Flu	Plans To Penalize Non-Emergency Use Of ERs Flawed: Study
Newly Published - European Guidance For The Diagnosis & Management Of Osteoporosis In Postmenopausal Women	Stroke Before Age 50 Linked To Raised Risk Of Early Death
Cancer Drug Shortages Mean Higher Costs And Greater Risk For Patients	A Third Of U.S. Seniors Die With Dementia, Study Finds
What You Eat Before Surgery May Affect Your Recovery	Hormone Pills In Menopause May Carry Gallstone Side Effects
Exploring The Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury And People Who Are Homeless	Black Children Less Likely To Get Antibiotics: Study
Common Antibiotic Linked To Heart Problems In Patients With Lung Conditions	False-Positive Mammograms Can Trigger Long-Term Distress
Updated Guide To Help Policy Makers, Providers Fight Cardiovascular Disease	Fewer Kids Getting Hurt In Most Sports, Study Finds
Road Traffic Pollution As Serious As Passive Smoke In The Development Of Childhood Asthma	Vitamin D Levels In Pregnancy May Not Affect Kids' Future Bone Health
Poor Kidney Response To Hormone May Increase Risks For Kidney Disease Patients	Therapy As Good As Surgery for Some With Torn Knee Cartilage
Healthy Lifestyle Linked With Longer Survival Among Kidney Disease Patients	Switch To Skim Milk Won't Prevent Toddler's Obesity: Study
Most Pre-Packaged Meals, Snacks For Toddlers Contain Too Much Salt	Hands-On Therapy May Spell Relief For Low Back Pain
Eating Too Much Salt Led To 2.3 Million Heart-Related Deaths Worldwide In 2010	New Guidelines Raise Safety Bar On Concussions
Adults Worldwide Eat Almost Double Daily AHA Recommended Amount Of Sodium	Parents' Worries About HPV Vaccine On The Rise: Study
Energy Drinks May Increase Blood Pressure, Disturb Heart Rhythm	Millions Got Free Preventive Care Due To Health Law, HHS Says
Family Dinners Nourish Good Mental Health In Adolescents	Consumers View Foods With Green Labeling As Healthier: Study
Miriam Study Reveals Financial Benefits Of A Plant-Based, Mediterranean Diet	Know What's In Your Child's Medications, FDA Warns
Low-Income Parents Say Child Care Subsidies Help Them Keep Jobs	How To Prevent, Treat Diaper Rash
Partner Abuse Counseling For Women Insufficient	Expert Tips For Spring-Cleaning Your Bathroom
Nip Springtime Allergies In The Bud	Stressful Events Can Increase Inflammation
With Certain Strokes, Effects Can Persist A Decade Later	Norovirus Spread Via Knives, Utensils
Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Be Costly	14 U.K. Hospitals' Death Rates Probed
Skies Not-So-Friendly For Passengers With Nut Allergies	French HIV Patients OK After Ending Drugs
Phones, Texting May Be As Dangerous As Alcohol For Drivers	Flu Down Nationwide, Lingers Mid-Atlantic
New Method Quickly Spots Kidney Damage After Surgery	Doctors Against Prescribing 'Study Drugs'
Analysis: Antibiotics Crisis Prompts Rethink On Risks, Rewards	Age Affects Pathological Gambling Therapy
Even Moderate Drinking May Be Risky With Hepatitis C	Study: 1-In-3 Drivers Read, Text, Email
U.S. Irregular Heartbeat Treatment Inadequate: Study	Fewer Adults With Disabilities Employed
Distracted Eaters Likely To Take In More Calories	Younger Boomers Suffer From Homelessness
EU's Planned Tobacco Curbs Break WTO Rules, Malawi Says	40 Percent Postpartum Mothers Depressed
More U.S. Drivers Texting, Chatting Than Western Europeans: CDC	Pesticide Water May Spread Norovirus
After Breast Cancer, High-Fat Dairy Foods Raise Risk Of Death	Traumatic Brain Injury Affects 3.5 Million
Surgery Clinical Trial Results Selectively Reported	True Cost Of Elder Care, Nursing Homes
FDA Studies Possible Pre-Cancerous Link With Diabetes Drugs	There's No Guarantee Of 'Latex-Free'
Crack Down On Cannabis, World Body Tells U.S.	FDA Warns Antibiotic May Affect Heart Beat
Aspirin Tied To Lower Melanoma Risk	Prenatal DDT Linked To Hypertension Later
Too Many Drug Types Are Compromising Heart Health: Doctors	N.Y. Aims To Prevent Unsafe Injections
New York City's Appeal Of Soda Ban Ruling To Be Heard In June	Whooping Cough Vaccine May Wane Earlier
Heart Risk Rises With Breast Cancer Radiation	Antibiotic Lack May Be Catastrophic Threat
Hospital Accreditation Doesn't Ensure Breastfeeding	Washing Patients With Wipes Cuts Infection
Be Cautious Of Mind-Altering Drugs For Kids: Doctors	Missouri Tanning Salons Allow Preteens
Quitting Smoking Helps Hearts, Even With Weight Gain	Younger Drinker More Likely Binge Drinker
Omega-3 DHA May Prevent Earliest Preemies	Tuna Recall Includes Three Major Brands
Judge Blocks New York City Large-Soda Ban, Mayor Bloomberg Vows Fight	Norovirus Suspected Aboard Cruise Ship
Family Docs Can Treat Simple Sleep Apnea: Study	Flu Vaccine Reduces Flu Hospitalizations
NFL, GE To Study Brain Injuries As Concussion Worries Mount	Money Talks When Trying To Lose Weight
Some Older Adults Get Unnecessary Colonoscopies	Annual Test For Cervical Cancer Not Needed
Statins Often Prescribed Without Good Evidence	Obama Offers $340B Health Package
Antibiotic Resistance A "Catastrophic Threat": UK Medical Chief	Vitamin D Supplements Tied To Lower Blood Pressure In Blacks
B Vitamins Might Help Some With Schizophrenia	New Analysis Says Evidence Lacking For HRT-Breast Cancer Link
Bumble Bee Expands Recall Of 5-Ounce Cans Of Tuna	Robotic Surgery For Hysterectomy Often Not Best Option, Ob/Gyn Group Says
Buckle Up During Pregnancy: Study	Night Shift Linked To Raised Risk Of Ovarian Cancer
U.S. Childhood Obesity Fight Sees Some Success: Group	Incoherent Text Messages May Signal Stroke, Doctors Say
U.S. Warns Health Officials To Be Alert For Deadly New Virus	Can Green Tea, Coffee Reduce Stroke Risk?
Less-Frequent Pap Smears May Miss Cancer Precursors	High-Fat Dairy Foods Linked To Worse Survival After Breast Cancer
Kids On Food Stamps Don't Eat Any Healthier: Study	New Drugs May Offer Hope To Parkinson's Patients
Study Results Take Almost Two Years To Be Released	Blacks With Kidney Disease Should Watch For Blood Pressure Shifts: Study
Medical Tourism Offers Travel Firms Untapped Growth	American Drivers Phone, Text More Often Than European Motorists
Most Large Employers To Keep Health Insurance Benefit: Survey	FDA Wants To Relax Approval Process For Alzheimer's Drugs
Too Much Salt May Trigger Autoimmune Diseases: Studies	Clot Buster Safe For Stroke Patients On Blood Thinners: Study
Fight Tobacco Marketing, Boost Vaccinations To Curb Cancer, Says Report	Efforts To Prevent Hospital-Based Infection Falling Short, Survey Finds
Despite Obesity Rise, U.S. Calories Trending Downward	Homegrown Strain Of Dengue Fever Virus Pinpointed In Florida
Patient Safety Efforts May Prevent Diagnostic Errors	Breast Cancer Radiation Has Long-Term Heart Effects: Study
Some Docs Miss Test Results With Electronic Records	Study Shows How Vitamin E Can Help Prevent Cancer
"Nightmare Bacteria," Shrugging Off Antibiotics, On Rise In U.S.	People With Peanut/Tree Nut Allergies Can Minimize Risk Of Reactions On Airplane Flights
Despite Free Treatment, Britain Lags Others On Health	Surprising Rate Of Women Have Depression After Childbirth
Generics Brought Down Common Drug Prices In 2012: Express Scripts	How Oils And Fats Regulate Feeling Of Satiety
Childhood ADHD May Lead To Troubles Later On In Life	Smoking Linked With Worse Urothelial Cancer Prognosis In Patients, Especially Women
Colonoscopy Tied To Lower Risk Of Advanced Cancer	Garbled Text Messages May Be The Only Symptoms Of Stroke
Monster Beverage Says Its Drinks Did Not Kill Teenager	Alcohol, Fibromyalgia, And Quality Of Life
Doctors Don't Often Tell Patients Of CT Scan Risks	Green Tea, Coffee May Help Lower Stroke Risk
Fewer Heart Blockages Showing Up On Stress Tests	Blood Pressure Changes Warn Of Premature Death For African-Americans With Kidney Disease
Exercise, Less Sitting Time, Linked To Better Sleep	New Drugs May Improve Quality Of Life For People With Parkinson's Disease
More Iron Linked To Reduced Risk Of Severe PMS	Study: Probiotics Reduce Stress-Induced Intestinal Flare-Ups
Food Labels Often Missing Potassium Content	EASL Calls On UK To Tackle Alcohol Consumption Problem Through Implementation Of Minimum Pricing
Most U.S. Adults Favor Healthy School Food	UCLA-Led Study Finds Devices No Better Than Meds In Recovery From Clot-Caused Strokes
Mad Cow Disease Adaptation Key Found	Dwelling On Stressful Events Can Increase Inflammation In The Body, Study Finds
A Peptide May Be The Key To Happiness	Symbols, Such As Traffic Lights, On Menus Effective In Educating Diners
Less-Risky Prostate Cancer Therapy Offered	UT Study Identifies Ways Children Can Meet Recommended Activity Goals
Study Reveals 10 Factors In Wrongful Conviction Cases	Many Ovarian Cancer Patients Denied By-the-Book Care, Study Says
Answering Messages Behind The Wheel Is As Dangerous As Being Twice Over The Limit	Daily Aspirin Linked To Lower Risk For Deadly Skin Cancer In Women
Chicken Pox Vaccine Saving Children's Lives	More Evidence Whooping Cough Protection Wanes
Researchers Advance Fight Against Leading Infectious Cause Of Congenital Birth Defects	Angioplasty Safe In Hospitals Without On-Site Heart Surgery Services
Structured Weight Loss Program Helps Kids From Low-Income Families Lower BMI	New Drugs Might Give Heart Patients An Edge
Canadians Support Interventions To Reduce Dietary Salt	Study: Mega Vitamins Won't Help After Heart Attack, Chelation Treatment Might
Tobacco Industry Appears To Have Evaded FDA Ban On 'Light' Cigarette Descriptors	Certain Diabetes Medications May Lower Heart Failure Risk
No Attention-Boosting Drugs For Healthy Kids, Doctors Urge	Drug May Ease Angina In People With Type 2 Diabetes
Vitamin D Supplements May Help African Americans Lower Blood Pressure	Abdominal 'Chemo Bath' May Extend Survival In Ovarian Cancer Patients
Do Blood Thinners + Stroke Treatment = Danger? Study Indicates The Risk Is Low	Niacin Won't Help, May Harm Heart Patients: Study
Potential Early Indicator Of Kidney Injury Identified	Feds Take Lead On Health Insurance Exchanges
Job Burnout Can Severely Compromise Heart Health	Flu Infections Continue to Decline
Antibiotic-Resistant Strain Of E. Coli Increasing Among Older Adults And Residents Of Nursing Homes	TV Ads For Statins May Drive Overtreatment
Nearly A Third Of Antibiotic Prescriptions For Dialysis Patients Inappropriate	Space Heater Safety Tips Can Help Prevent Burns, Fires
Pesticide Application As Potential Source Of Noroviruses In Fresh Food Supply Chains	You Can Help Reduce Your Colon Cancer Risk: Expert
Kid's Consumption Of Sugared Beverages Linked To Higher Caloric Intake Of Food	Heavier Pregnant Women May Face Higher C-Section Risk
Weight Gain After Quitting Smoking Does Not Negate Health Benefits	New 'Bead' Treatment For Heartburn
Major Bleeding Following PCI Associated With Increased Risk Of Death	Recall: Bumble Bee Albacore, Light Tuna
Study Examines Outcomes For Treatment Of Sleep Apnea With Primary Care Vs. Specialist Care	More State Gun Laws Linked To Fewer Deaths
Use Of Adjunctive Antipsychotic Medications In Depression	New Pap Guidelines May Miss Aggressive Cancer In Young Women: Study
Single Concussion May Cause Lasting Brain Damage	Defibrillator Patients Who Lose Weight May Fare Worse
Medicare Spending For Advanced Cancer Not Linked To Survival Differences	Walking Program Helps Stroke Survivors Get On With Life
Screenings, Targeted Care Reduce Heart Failure In At-Risk Patients	Piling on Pounds When Younger May Lead To Enlarged Heart Later
Clot-Busting Drug Benefits Intermediate-Risk Patients With Pulmonary Embolism	Cash Incentives, Penalties May Spur People To Shed More Pounds
Digoxin Reduces Hospital Admissions In Older Patients With Chronic Heart Failure	Cholesterol Levels May Vary By Season
No Benefit Found From BP Drug In Treatment Of Recently Hospitalized Heart Failure Patients	Skipping Aspirin Before Artery Procedure May Boost Death Rates
High-Dose Oral Vitamins, Minerals Do Not Reduce Recurrent Cardiac Events In Heart Attack Patients	Tooth Loss Associated With Higher Risk For Heart Disease
Drug Reduces Chest Pain In Patients With Diabetes	Black Breast Cancer Survivors Face Higher Heart Failure Risk: Study
Clot-Busting Drug As Effective As Angioplasty	Secondhand Smoke Linked To Early Heart Disease, Study Finds
Investigational Drug Reduces Heart Damage During Angioplasty	Steroid Shots Disappoint In Back Pain Study
Drug May Improve Outcomes After Heart Attack	Processed Meat May Play A Part In Early Death: Study
Off-Pump Bypass Better For High-Risk Patients	Short-Term Exercise Might Boost Young People's Self-Control
Angioplasty At Hospitals Without On-Site Cardiac Surgery Safe, Effective	Salty Diet Might Help Trigger MS, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fluoride In Drinking Water Cuts Tooth Decay In Adults	Insomnia Might Boost Heart Failure Risk
Older Adults Benefit From Home-Based DVD Exercise Program	Cost Of Diabetes Care In U.S. Keeps Climbing
Changes Needed To Improve In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Care, Survival	Med School Students Still Get Gifts From Drug Companies: Survey
Researchers Find Alternative Cholesterol-Lowering Drug For Patients Who Can't Tolerate Statins	Disabled Workers Often Face Abuse: Study
Stroke Risk In Elderly Treated With Antipsychotics Is Newly Linked To Specific Drug Actions	Eye-Tracking Tool Might Quickly Spot Stroke
Can Energy Drinks Improve The Physical And Mental Performance Of Cyclists?	'Nightmare' Bacteria Spreading In U.S. Hospitals, Nursing Homes: CDC
Coffee And Tea During Pregnancy Affect Fetal Growth	Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Don't Seem To Increase Risk Of Shingles
Folic Acid Lowers Risk Of Autism	Scans That Gauge Heart Scarring May Spot High-Risk Patients
Sleep Loss Precedes Alzheimer's Symptoms	Stored Donor Blood May Have Shorter Shelf Life Than Thought
No Good Evidence That Mouthguards And Helmets Ward Off Concussion	Combo Treatment Might Beat Epidural to Ease Labor: Study
Less Sleep Leads To More Eating And More Weight Gain, According To New CU-Boulder Study	Sound Sleep Helps The Heart, Expert Says
New Add-On Drug May Improve Memory In People With Moderate Alzheimer's Disease	U.S. Seniors Happier Playing Video Games
Aspirin May Lower Melanoma Risk	Posters Explain How To Prevent Norovirus
Magnet Ingestion By Young Children Serious And Growing Problem	CRE, A Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Is Lethal
New Anti-Clotting Drug More Effective Than Current Treatment	Caesarean Rate Differs Vastly By Location
ECG screening For Competitive Athletes Would Not Prevent Sudden Death	U.S. Women's Life Expectancy Down
Study: Diabetic Medication May Protect Patients From Developing Heart Failure	Vitamin D May Help Prevent Alzheimer's
A New Drug Reduces Heart Damage	Higher Sugar = Higher Type 2 Diabetes
Niacin Therapy Shows No Benefits, Has Some Harmful Effects	New Diabetes Drugs Linked To Pancreatitis
ERs Not Doing Enough To Educate Parents On Car-Seat Safety: Study	30 Percent Of Child ADHD Have It As Adults
Antipsychotic Meds Not That Helpful For Depression: Study	Nurturing Caregivers Helps Disabled Kids
FDA Renews Heart-Risk Warning For Antibiotic	Hospital Volume Affects Cancer Survival
Quitting Cigarettes Cuts Heart Risks, Even If You Gain Weight	Baby 'Functionally Cured' Of HIV
Major Bleeds After Heart Procedures May Raise Death Risk: Study	Pregnancy Increases Size Of Women's Feet
Sleep Apnea Treated Successfully In Non-Specialty Centers	BPA Found In Almost All Moms And Children
Brain Imaging Detects Tiny Lesions Related To Mild Injury: Study	Eating Healthy Helps Keep Teeth Healthy
Blood Test Plus Targeted Care May Stop Heart Failure Before It Starts	BPA Found In Cans Linked To Asthma
Many In Britain Don't Trust Their Hospital	Eating Junk Food While Pregnant May Make Your Child A Junk Food Addict
How Poverty Affects Heart Disease	Research: Brain Can't Cope With Making A Left-Hand Turn And Talking On Hands-Free Cell Phone
Psychocardiology Treats Heart, Depression	Clogged Heart Arteries Can Foreshadow Stroke
Focal Therapy Offers Middle Ground For Some Prostate Cancer Patients	Helping Dementia Patients Remember To Eat Well Improves Physical And Mental Health
Omega-3s From Fish Vs. Fish Oil Pills Better At Maintaining Blood Pressure In Mouse Model	Mini-Organ Would Mimic Pancreas To Treat Type 1 Diabetes
Women's Health Must Be Priority For State Health Exchange Marketplaces, New Report Says	Report Details Steps To Boost Patient Safety
Emergency Departments Not Doing Enough To Educate Parents About Car Seat Safety	Is Too Much E-Communication Swamping Doctors?
Green Tea Extract Interferes With The Formation Of Amyloid Plaques In Alzheimer's Disease	Most Kids With Autism Overcome Language Delays, Study Finds
Walking Away From Back Pain	Colonoscopy Cuts Advanced Cancer Risk By 70 Percent: Study
U Of M Researchers Find Wide Variation In Cesarean Delivery Rates Among US Hospitals	Drugs May Help Relieve Restless Legs Syndrome
Seniors Who Play Video Games Report Better Sense Of Emotional Well-Being	C-Section Rates Vary Widely At U.S. Hospitals
Are New National Policies Designed To Reduce Hospital Readmissions Working?	Certain Sleep Aids May Raise Hip Fracture Risk In Nursing Homes: Study
Free Online Program Helps Reduce Blood Pressure	Anxiety May Be More Common Than Depression After Pregnancy
Insomnia Is Linked To Increased Risk Of Heart Failure	ADHD Can Often Persist Into Adulthood
Is It A Stroke Or Benign Dizziness? A Simple Bedside Test Can Tell	Combo Inhaler May Give Better Relief for Some With Asthma
Pregnant Mothers With Strong Family Support Less Likely To Have Postpartum Depression, Study Finds	Plastics Chemical BPA Tied To Higher Asthma Risk In Kids
Neighborhood Poverty And Health Insurance Figure In Late-Stage Diagnosis Of Breast Cancer	1 In 8 Adults May Have Sensitive Teeth
Vitamin Deficiency Screening Needed For Refugees	Ob-Gyn Group Lists Procedures That May Not Be Needed
National Sleep Foundation Poll Finds Exercise Key To Good Sleep	Fiscal Standoff Could Cause Financial Pain For Health Care
Unhealthy Drinking Widespread Around The World, CAMH Study Shows	Winter Weather Plays A Role In Spring Allergies, Expert Says
Pharmaceutical Advertising Down But Not Out	High-Fiber Diet Helps Heart Too, Expert Says
First Evidence That Obesity Gene Is Risk Factor For Melanoma	Survey Tallies Menopause Symptoms' Toll
Grandmother's Cigarette Habit Could Be The Cause Of Grandchild's Asthma	Resilient Personality May Bring Better Aerobic Health
Parkinson's Disease Brain Rhythms Detected	Stress Disorder May Be Common Among ICU Patients On Ventilators
Survey Finds Public Support For Legal Interventions To Fight Obesity, Noncommunicable Diseases	Kids, Seniors Prone To MRSA Infections Depending On Season: Study
Losing Weight Sooner Has Best Chance To Reverse Heart Damage, Mouse Study Shows	City Kids Exposed To More Lead From Contaminated Dust In Summer
Contraband Tobacco Use Hinders Smoking Cessation	Low-Income Patients Often Have Trouble Reaching Doctor Via Email
Colon Cancer Screening Doubles With New E-Health Record Use	Study Confirms Safety Of Colonoscopy
Changes In Foot Size Caused By Pregnancy May Increase Arthritis Risk	New Guidelines For Standardizing Glucose Reporting And Optimizing Clinical Decision Making In Diabetes
BPA Raises Risk For Childhood Asthma	Nearly 1 In 4 Women Newly Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
Mayo Clinic Finds Steroids May Shorten Hospital Stay For Pneumonia Patients	Grape Seed And Skin Extract – A Weapon In The Fight Against Kidney Disease Caused By High-Fat Diets
Eating Junk Food While Pregnant May Make Your Child A Junk Food Addict	Research: Brain Can't Cope With Making A Left-Hand Turn And Talking On Hands-Free Cell Phone
Clogged Heart Arteries Can Foreshadow Stroke	Helping Dementia Patients Remember To Eat Well Improves Physical And Mental Health
Mini-Organ Would Mimic Pancreas To Treat Type 1 Diabetes	Report Details Steps To Boost Patient Safety