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Rhode Island Hospital Finds Lack Of Testing For Legionella	Many Undetected Heart Attacks In Women
Frequent Doctor Visits Benefits Patients With Diabetes	Exercise During Work = More Productivity
Public Ignorant About Key Messages Concerning Diet And Cancer	Caregivers Have Negative Health Behaviors
HRT Therapy Appears To Increase Risk Of Hospitalization From Severe Asthma Attacks	Many MDs Say Patients Get Too Much Care
Potatoes Are The Largest And Most Affordable Source Of Potassium Of Any Vegetable Or Fruit	Cyclists In Big Cities Inhale More Soot
Congress Must Protect Funds For Aging America, Advocates Say	Healthy Snacks Take A Bit Of Planning
Elderly Patients May Be Undertreated For Prostate Cancer	Moderate Alcohol May Reduce Asthma Risk
Prevention Of Bedsores In Long-Term Care Homes Cost-Effective, Study Shows	Many Doctors Think Patients Get Over-Treated, Study Says
Marker For Alzheimer's Disease Rises During Day And Falls With Sleep	More Frequent Doctor Visits May Benefit Diabetes Patients
Diabetics' Coronary Calcium Levels Strongly Linked To Heart Attack Risk	Cardiac Rehab May Help Heart Patients Live Longer
Rhode Island Hospital Researchers Find Possible Cardiovascular Risk With NSAID Use	Check Plastic Surgeon's Credentials or Risk Tragic Results, Experts Warn
Shorter Radiation Course For Prostate Cancer Is Effective In Long-Term Follow-Up	Breast-Feeding Boost: Fewer Hospitals Handing Out Free Formula
New Hidden Heart Attack Culprit Identified In Women	Asthma Can Complicate Diabetes Care in Kids
Chemotherapy During Pregnancy Does Not Seem To Cause Developmental Problems In Children	Certain Antidepressants With Blood Thinners May Pose Risk for Heart Patients
High Blood Pressure Is Linked To Increased Risk Of Developing Or Dying From Cancer	Experts Revise Guidelines for Whooping Cough Vaccination
More Frequent Office Visits Associated With Improvements In Risk Factors For Patients With Diabetes	Broccoli, Cabbage, Other Veggies May Protect Against Colon Cancer
People Hospitalized With Asthma 'Less Likely To Die From Swine Flu'	Americans Spending More of Their Lives Struggling With Diabetes
Increased Risk Of Bleeding With Combined Use Of SSRIs And Antiplatelet Therapy After Heart Attacks	Eyelid Patches Indicate Heart Problems
Fruits And Vegetables Reduce Risks Of Specific Types Of Colorectal Cancers	Primary Care Failing To Identify Dementia
Cardiac Rehabilitation Improves Heart Rate Recovery, Boosts Survival	Low Vitamin B12 Levels May Lead To Brain Shrinkage, Cognitive Problems
Americans Get Too Much Healthcare, Their Docs Say	Asthma Tied To Poorer Diabetes Control In Kids
Antibiotic Use Tied To Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis	Gene Could Explain Why Treatments Fail Some With Asthma
Free Formula Samples At Hospitals Raise Concern	Give Up Gluten To Ease Celiac Disease
Food For Thought: Can Fish Lower Your Stroke Risk?	Abiraterone Acetate Improves Fatigue In Prostate Cancer Patients, Says International Clinical Trial
Kansas Firm Recalls Cantaloupe Linked To Listeria Outbreak	New Diagnostic Imaging For Lung Cancer Could Prevent Unnecessary Surgery
Pepperidge Farm Warns Sesame Sticks May Have Wire	Alcohol Can Reduce Asthma Risk
Hospital Privacy Curtains Laden With Germs: Study	City Cyclists Are At Increased Risk From Lung Injury From Inhaled Soot
More States Had Listeria-Tainted Cantaloupes, FDA Says	'Belly Fat' Linked To Development Of Asthma
Study Finds Bed Bug Pesticides Making Some People Sick	Radiotherapy Between Or During Chemotherapy Cycles Reduces Risk Of Breast Cancer Recurrence
EU Regulator To Review Anti-Obesity Medicines	Phase II Study Shows New Cancer Drug Combination Significantly Delays Breast Cancer Progression
FDA Bans CFCs In Some Inhalers From Next Year	Study Sheds Light On The Impact Of COPD On Working Aged Populations
Lung Cancer Linked To Risk Of Stroke	Living In Damp River Valleys Leads To Lung Problems
U.S. Health Officials Push Flu Shots For All	Heart Drug Offers Possible Treatment For Patients Facing Respiratory Failure
Private Insurance, Better Prostate Surgery Outcome?	1 Million More Children Living In Poverty Since 2009, New Census Data Released Today Shows
Gene Helps Explain A Third Of Inherited ALS Cases	Opioids Linked To Higher Risk Of Pneumonia In Older Adults
One In 4 Young Children Live In Poverty	Vitamin D Deficiency Linked With Airway Changes In Children With Severe Asthma
Mental Disability Rose In Last 10 Years	Study Shows Soy Protein Reduced Progression Of Clogged Arteries In Women Within 5 Years Of Menopause
U.S. Ranks Last In Preventable Deaths	Error Rate Higher In Breast Imaging Reports Generated By Automatic Speech Recognition
Recession Said To Be A Threat To Elderly Healthcare	Elderly Breast Cancer Patients Risk Treatment Discrimination
Severe Asthma In Kids Linked To Vitamin D	Study Reveals Rise In Prostate Biopsy Complications And High Post-Procedure Hospitalization Rate
Pertussis Booster For Those Age 65-Plus	Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs Benefit Patients After Mini Or Mild Stroke
Rural Alaska Children Have Severe Cavities	'Emerging Contaminants Of Concern' Detected Throughout Narragansett Bay Watershed
111 Ill From Pesticides Used On Bed Bugs	At Long Last, New Plastics For Baby Bottles, Shopping Bags, And Much More
Southerners Visit The Dentist The Least	Stressed And Strapped: Caregivers For Friends, Relatives Suffer Emotional And Financial Strain
1M More Insured Due To Healthcare Reform	Soy-Based Natural S-Equol Supplements Improve Crow's Feet Skin Wrinkles In Menopausal Women
Eighth Death From Contaminated Cantaloupes	BPA Alters Development Of In Vitro Ova And Could Increase Risk Of Down Syndrome
Many U.S. Black Men Short On Vitamin D	In Older Men, Prostate Biopsies Can Raise Risk Of Hospitalization
High Pollution Ups Heart Attack Risk	Two-Day Dialysis Interval Could Pose Danger: Study
Best Diet: One-Third Protein, Carbs, Fat	Vaccine For Childhood Diarrhea Helps Kids, Saves Dollars
BPA In Canned Food For Children	Drug Shows Promise Against Deadly Lung Disease
Findings May Stem Breast Cancer Recurrence	Japan Reactor Fallout Reached San Francisco Bay Area: Study
Chicago's Mold Count Is Dangerously High	Kids With Psoriasis Get Inconsistent Care
Childhood Vaccine Funds Agreed For More Poor Nations	CDC Urges Americans: Get Your Flu Shot
Antioxidants Not Behind Red Wine's Healthy Effect On Heart: Study	Scientists Discover Key Gene Mutation Behind Lou Gehrig's Disease
Many Black Men In Cold Climates Lack Vitamin D	Quitting Smoking Could Give Memory A Boost
Most Patients Want Experienced Surgeons, Not Trainees	Traffic Pollution May Raise Short-Term Heart Attack Risk
Magnetic Field May Cause MRI-Induced Vertigo	Genes May Explain Blacks' Bleaker Prostate Cancer Stats
Foreign-Born U.S. Women Getting Mammograms	Depression After Cancer Keeps Some From Follow-Up Care
Many With Irregular Heartbeat Unaware Of Raised Stroke Risk	Low-Fat Yoghurt Link To Asthma In Pregnancy
10 Ways To Make Better Decisions About Cancer Care	Telaprevir Cuts Hepatitis C Treatment
Differences In Effects On Atherosclerosis Of Regular Moderate Drinking And Binge Drinking	Study: Smoking Bans On Campuses Effective
One Size Doesn't Fit All For Vitamin D And Men	BP's Workers May Have Escaped Harm
High Pollution Levels Linked To Increase In Heart Attack Risk	Children Poisoned By Medications On Rise
Blood Pressure Drugs May Lengthen Lives Of Melanoma Patients	ADHD Kids Do Better If They Play Outside
A Good Night's Sleep May Reduce Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes In Obese Teens	Policies Needed For Earlier Alzheimer's
High-Risk, Underserved Women Benefited From MRI Screening For Breast Cancer	Wikipedia Cancer Information 'More Dense'
Depression Associated With Increased Risk Of Stroke And Stroke-Related Death	More Evidence Links Diabetes, Dementia
Genetic Factors Behind High Blood Pressure	Heart Failure Care Influenced By Insurance Coverage
Stress Drives Alcoholics' Children To Drink	Two Varicose Veins Treatments Equally Effective
Despite Proven Benefits, Few Brain Aneurysm Patients Receive Specialized Care	One-Third Of Severe Heart Attack Patients Have Treatment Delays
Abnormal Activation Of A Protein May Explain Deadly Link Between High Salt Intake And Obesity	Recession Tied To Rise In Child Abuse Injuries
Common Genetic Variations Linked To Both Schizophrenia And Bipolar Risk	Brains Of Obese May Crave High-Calorie Foods More: Study
Policies That Promote Healthy Eating Could Cut Heart Disease Deaths By Half	U.S. Flu Shot Policy Shields More Kids Than Canada's Program, Study Finds
Emergency Treatment For Heart Attack Improving But Delays Still Occur	Exercise Ups Kids' Quit-Smoking Success Rate
Link Found Between Percentage Of Minority Trauma Patients In A Hospital And Increased Odds Of Dying	Scuba Diving May Help Paralyzed Vets
Time Is Of The Essence When It Comes To Stroke Treatment	Vaccinations Aren't Just For Kids
Higher Incidence Of Secondary Breast Cancer Seen Among Black Women Regardless Of Age	Fear Proves Prime Motivator For Vaccinations
High-Calorie Food 'Looks' Different To Obese Individuals	Safeguards Needed To Prevent Discrimination Of Early Alzheimer's Patients In The Workplace
Study Finds Bidirectional Relationship Between Schizophrenia And Epilepsy	Common Invasive Test Not Necessary For Kidney Disease Patients
Diabetes May Significantly Increase Your Risk Of Dementia	Stents May Reduce Heart Attacks By Delivering Downstream Medication
Rise Of Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Needs Urgent Action	Yellow Patches Around Eyelids Predict Risk Of Heart Problems
Routine Screening For Depression Not Recommended	Some Memory Complaints In The Elderly May Be Warning Signs Of Cognitive Problems
Expanding Flu Vaccinations To Older Children Reduces Emergency Visits For Flu-Like Illnesses By 34 Percent	An Apple Or Pear A Day May Keep Strokes Away
Reassurance For Dementia Sufferers On Impact Of Common Drugs	Damaged Gait And Balance Can Recover With Long-Term Abstinence From Alcohol
Low-Fat Yogurt Intake When Pregnant May Lead To Child Asthma And Hay Fever	Study Update: Cancer Information On Wikipedia Is Accurate, But Not Very Readable
Good News For Rural Stroke Patients: Virtual Stroke Care Appears Cost-Effective	Shorter Treatment With Hepatitis C Drug Combination May Be More Beneficial, Study Shows
Study Suggests Possible Link Between Two Type 2 Diabetes Drugs And Pancreatic Cancer	Good News For Rural Stroke Patients: Virtual Stroke Care Appears Cost-Effective
Congressional Briefing Sheds Light On Poor Seniors' Employment Struggles	Institute For Aging Research Study Finds Boston's Elderly Homeless Sicker Than Others
MRI Research Demonstrates ALS Attacks Multiple Parts Of The Brain	Diabetes Public Health: UCSF Study Highlights Need For Better Guidelines
Genetics May Predict Why Calcium Increases Risk For Prostate Cancer	Plant Compound Reduces Breast Cancer Mortality
Moms Who Eat High-Fat Diet Before, During Pregnancy 'Program' Babies To Be Fat, At Risk	Strong Leadership Necessary To Provide More Sophisticated Care For Aging Population, Study Finds
Encouraging Exercise May Help Teens Quit Smoking	Relation Of Alcohol Consumption To Colorectal Cancer
WHO Reports Polio Outbreak In China, Warns Of Spread	Western States Lead In Reducing Lung Cancer Rates: Study
Doctors Predict Impotence After Prostate Treatment	FDA Warns About Cantaloupe Linked To Illness, Deaths
Too Little Evidence For ECG Heart Screening: Panel	China Newborn Baby Deaths Fall With Improved Healthcare
Child Abuse Climbed With Recession: Study	Soy May Not Prevent Clogged Arteries
Study Looks At Pedestrians Hospitalized After Bicycle Crashes	Probiotics Tied To Lower Risk Of Pregnancy Problem
Obese May Be Less Able To Control Food Impulses: Study	World's Annual Child Mortality Rate Falling: U.N
Heart Failure Hits The Poor Extra Hard	Number Of Poor Hit Record 46 Million In 2010
Study Sees No Clear Link Between BPA, Diabetes	Dangerous TB Spreading At Alarming Rate In Europe: WHO
Poor Women Get More Unneeded Breast Cancer Surgery	Kids Who Drink Raw Milk Have Less Asthma, Allergies
Giving Flu Vaccine To US Tots Cuts ER Visits	Americans Turned To Public Health Insurance In 2010
African Children Face Life Without Healthcare	Do Teen Driving Restrictions Save Lives?
Scientists Find Way To "Disarm" AIDS Virus	U.S. Unveils Ambitious Plan To Reduce Heart Attacks
WHO: $1.20 A Person Could Curb Chronic Diseases	Despite Risk, Some With Kidney Disease Use NSAIDs
World Reacted Too Slow To East Africa Crisis: DEC Head	Adult Vitamin D Consumption Declines
Anti-Nausea Drug May Pose Risk To Heart Rhythm: FDA	Breast Cancer Rates Jump Worldwide, Study Finds
Discovery May Revolutionize ALS Treatment	Tailored Hepatitis C Therapy May Cut Treatment Time In Half
Backpacks Can Be A Pain In The Back	Certain Risk Factors Could Spur Heart Failure In Normal-Weight People
Breast MRI May Be Better For At-Risk Women	Rural Stroke Victims May Benefit From 'Virtual' Care
Sleep Lack May Up Diabetes In Obese Teens	Pregnant Women Reminded To Get Flu Vaccine
If A Parent Drinks A Child Will Drink More	More Mammograms Equal More Mastectomies: Study
Areas Flooded By Hurricane Irene At West Nile Risk	Driving Restrictions Help Prevent Deadly Crashes Among 16-Year-Olds
U.S. Hospitals Worried Over Medicaid Cuts	U.S. Seeks To Prevent 1 Million Heart Attacks, Strokes
Vaccinating Children In Developing Nations	Lifestyle Changes May Prevent Heart Failure
Cutting Sugary Drinks May Cut Diabetes	Heart Defect Seems to Pose Low Risk Of Aorta Tear
Apples, Pears May Reduce Stroke Risk	Many Alzheimer's Cases Go Unrecognized: Report
Doctors Challenge Bachmann On HPV Statements	Fear Of Antidepressants Keep Many From Disclosing Depression
New Spaghetti A Source Of Fiber	366 Million People Now Have Diabetes: Report
Muscle Training May Benefit Chronic Heart Failure Patients	U.S. To Prevent 1 Million Heart Attacks
Statins Don't Raise Risk Of Brain Bleeds After Stroke: Study	High Cholesterol Linked To Alzheimer's
Concussion May Be Present Without Symptoms	1 In 20 Worldwide Have Diabetes
Maple Syrup May Increase Liver Function	Insulin Spray May Help Stem Alzheimer's
Chicago Air, A Mix Of Mold And Smoke	China Facing Shortage Of Heart Drug
Most Cases Of Dementia Are Not Diagnosed: Report	Study Finds No Link Between Intracerebral Hemorrhage And Statin Use Among Patients With Prior Stroke
More Painkiller Use Linked To Kidney Cancer	Fish Oil Reduces Effectiveness Of Chemotherapy
Insulin Spray Aided Memory In Alzheimer's Study	Blacks Develop High Blood Pressure One Year Faster Than Whites
Listeria Outbreak Probe Expands To Three States	1 in 5 Canadians Has Metabolic Syndrome
Female Smokers Have More Bladder Symptoms	People In Poorer Neighborhoods Have Higher Risk Of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Study Clouds Picture On Omega-3s And Heart Health	Hyperventilation May Trigger Febrile Seizures In Children
Rural Areas Less Healthy Than Urban Areas: Study	Researchers Discover Blood Proteins Associated With Early Development Of Lung Cancer
FDA Panel Gives Nod To Bayer/J&J Anti-Clot Drug	Study Reveals Link Between High Cholesterol And Alzheimer's Disease
Kids Who Live With Smokers Have More Ear Infections	Dangers Of Exposure To 'White' Light
Mother's Diet May Affect Baby's Allergies	Study Finds Hospitals Of Last Resort Deliver Lower Quality Of Lung Cancer Care
FDA Warns Of Botulism In French Tapenade	Fewer Than 3 Doses Of Cervical Cancer Vaccine Effective
Gov't, Drug Makers Meet On Drug Shortages	Chemotherapy Is As Effective Before Breast Cancer Surgery As After
Bisphosphonates To Get Additional Labeling	FDA Advisers Call For Revised Labels For Osteoporosis Drugs
One, Two Drinks A Day Good For Heart	Over Half Of Adverse Drug Reactions In Hospitals Are Preventable: Study
Flu Vaccine Life-Saving For Pregnant Women	New Approach To Treating Asthma In Pregnancy
Half In U.S. Drinks Sugary Drinks	Children More Likely To Drink & Drive If Parents Drink: Study
Hand Washing, Procedures Would Save $33B	Risk For COPD Higher Than Thought: Study
22 Dead From Food-Borne Disease In 2008	For Women, Moderate Midlife Drinking Linked To Healthier Old Age
World Alzheimer's Report 2011: The Benefits Of Early Diagnosis And Intervention	Older Carers 'Need More Support'
Study Finds Chronic Abnormal Brain Blood Flow In Gulf War Veterans	More TB Preventative Action Needed
Flu Vaccines For Nursing Home Workers Effective In Reducing Outbreaks: Study	Minority Ethnic Patients 'Dissatisfied With NHS Primary Care'
Even Low-Dose Aspirin May Increase Risk Of GI Bleeding	More Antipsychotic Drugs 'Going Unused'
Psoriasis Patients Face Higher Than Average Death Risk After A Heart Attack	Nurses Urged To Have Flu Vaccine
Costs, Mortality Skyrocket Following Infection In Cardiac Device Recipients	Health Reforms Risk Fragmenting Care
Association Found Between Long-Term Use Of Nonaspirin Anti-Inflammatory Drugs And Renal Cell Cancer	Bread Salt Level 'Outrageous'
Healthier Living Could Cut 2.8 Million Cancer Cases	Longer Allergy Season Means More Misery
Spain Wants EU Call For Online Anorexia Crack Down	Climate Change May Trigger More Asthma Emergencies
Plant-Rich Diets Tied To Lower Breast Cancer Risk	Brain Scans Show Distinct Traits In Kids With Autism: Study
"Food Insecurity" Falls, Still Affects Millions	Traffic Safety Should Be Among First Lessons In New School Year
Drugs Better Than Stents At Preventing 2nd Stroke	Can't Find Time To Exercise? Schedule It, Experts Say
Nutrient Powder May Fight Anemia In Kids	Labor Day Drunk Driving Crackdown Planned
UK Watchdog Changes Mind To Back Bone Cancer Drug	Study Confirms That Living With A Smoker Increases Absenteeism In School Children
Fewer Americans Smoke, Pace Of Decline Slowing: CDC	New Tactic For Controlling Blood Sugar In Diabetes Contradicts Current View Of The Disease
Common Painkillers Tied To Miscarriage Risk	Scripps Research Scientists Establish New Class Of Anti-Diabetic Compound
Many Lifestyle Factors Linked To Diabetes Risk	Pharmacists Need To Provide Better Information To Teenagers On Risks And Benefits Of Medicines
More Youth Getting Recommended Vaccines	Crowd-Sourcing The E. Coli O104:H4 Outbreak
Hundreds Dying Daily From Famine In Somalia: United Nations	Powerful Antioxidant Resveratrol Prevents Metabolic Syndrome In Lab Tests: U Of A Study
Sleep Disorders Affect 40 Percent Of Canadians	Nearly 40 Percent Of Europeans Suffer Mental Illness
Inexpensive Infection Control Measures Could Save Thousands Of Lives, Billions Of Dollars	Ozone In Smog Damages Health Even At Current Level
Researchers Find Process That Clears Cholesterol And Could Reverse Major Cause Of Heart Attack	Obese Kids Have More Asthma Flare-ups
Insured And Still At Risk: Number Of Underinsured Increased 80 Percent Between 2003 - 2010	Folate Tied To Lower Colon Cancer Risk
Rising Health Costs Eroding Americans' Income Gains, Study Finds	Meth Use Highest In Western U.S.
Stroke Prevention Trial Finds Intensive Medical Treatment Has Better Results Than Brain Stenting	Habit Makes Bad Food Easier To Swallow
Aerobic Exercise May Reduce The Risk Of Dementia, Mayo Clinic Researchers Say	Sideline Test Helps Diagnose Concussions
Inflammatory Mediator Enhances Plaque Formation In Alzheimer’s Disease	Police Cracking Down On Drunk Driving
Expert Calls For Change In Trans Fat Labelling	Some Bread, As Much Salt As Potato Chips
Flaxseed No Help For Hot Flashes During Breast Cancer Or Menopause, Study Finds	Resveratrol Helps Curb Metabolic Syndrome
Study Links Drinking Pattern To Alcohol’s Effect On Heart Health	Mental Illness Strikes Half Of U.S. Adults
Minority Ethnic Patients Not Satisfied With NHS Primary Care	Five VA Patients Blinded By Avastin Injections: Report
Biological Agents For Rheumatoid Arthritis Associated With Increased Skin Cancer Risk	Vitamin D Levels Tied To Colon Cancer Risk
Sorting Out Major Brain Stent Study: Cedars-Sinai Experts Say Procedure Effective For Some Patients	FDA Warns Of Allergy Risk With Merck Antipsychotic
Obesity And Large Waist Size Linked To Higher Risk Of Death In African-American Women	National Survey Shows More Young Children Getting Vaccines
NIH Stroke Prevention Trial Has Immediate Implications For Clinical Practice	FDA May Get Two More Months To Review New Drugs
Scripps Research Scientists Find Clue To Cause Of Childhood Hydrocephalus	Breastfeeding Tied To Kids' Brainpower
Young Women With Early Breast Cancer Have Similar Survival With Breast Conservation, Mastectomy	Gel Fuel Linked To Flash Fires, Severe Burns Recalled
Chemotherapy Can Impair Speech	Obesity Not Behind Kidney Stones In Kids: Study
Cheap Drugs Could Save Thousands Of Lives –- In Sweden Alone	More Beans, Less White Rice Tied To Less Diabetes
Neonatal And Infant Feeding Disorders Program Saves Infants From Lifetime Of Feeding Tubes	Acupuncture For PCOS No Better Than Fake Treatment
MU Researchers Use New Video Gaming Technology To Detect Illness, Prevent Falls In Older Adults	For Heart Health, Every Bit Of Exercise Counts
Exercise May Reduce Dementia Risk	Teens, Young Men Way Over Limit On Sugary Drinks
Heart Disease Leading Cause Of U.S. Deaths	More Americans Developing Gout; Obesity Blamed
Bananas May Help Reduce Child Asthma Risk	Stop Sale Of J&J Breast Implants: Consumer Groups
Secondhand Smoke Ups Child Absenteeism	Global Study Finds Newborns Struggle To Survive
Some Runners Drink Too Much During Races	Repackaged Avastin Caused Eye Infections In Florida
Middle-Age Britons Most Unhealthy In World	Migraines Are Not A Lupus Symptom: Study
Extra Pounds A Deadly Risk Factor For Black Women: Study	Pre-Chewed Food May Pose HIV Threat To Infants
Meds Better Than Stent For Preventing Second Stroke: Study	Experimental Obesity Drug Beats Placebo Again
Parents Who Smoke At Home May Risk Kids' Academic Success	Heart Valves And Toasters: Call For New EU Rules
Annual Breast Exams, Mammograms Still Key To Detecting Breast Cancer	Speedy Eaters Likely To Be Heavier
Switch To Powder-Free Latex Gloves Cuts Health Workers' Allergy Risk	Women May Get Unneeded Osteoporosis Screening
Bilingual Homes Help Babies Exercise Their Brain: Study	Hip Fracture Risk Rises After Women Stop Hormones: Research
Burnout, Dissatisfaction Seem Rampant Among Medical Residents	Doctors Join Boxing Debate As "Vigorous" Opponents
Fewer U.S. Adults Smoking, CDC Says	Is Chocolate Good For Your Heart? It Depends
NSAIDs May Raise Miscarriage Risk: Study	Moms' Smoking Tied To Psychiatric Meds In Kids
Quality Problems More Likely In Offshore Drug Plants, Study Finds	Genetic Cancer Test Often Urged For Wrong Women
Volunteering To Help Others Could Lead To Better Health	Cheap Drugs To Cut Heart Risks "Badly Underused"
FDA Clears Biomarker Test For Ovarian Cancer	Half Of Americans Will Suffer From Mental Health Woes, CDC Says
UCLA Study Shows Loss Of Key Estrogen Regulator May Lead To Metabolic Syndrome And Atherosclerosis	Strokes Rising Among Teens, Young Adults: CDC
Role Of Alcohol Intake And Smoking On Upper Aerodigestive Cancers	Helpful Gut Microbes May Differ Based On Diet
Interventional Radiologists: Learn About Peripheral Arterial Disease And Get Moving	Heart Disease May Pose Problems In Orthopedic Surgery Patients
Lifetime 'Dose' Of Excess Weight Linked To Risk Of Diabetes, According To U-M Study	Last Year's Flu Shot Won't Protect Kids This Season
New Drugs Should Be Compared With Existing Treatments Before Approval, Say Experts	Potatoes May Be Good For The Heart After All, Study Says
Fatal Fungal Infections Resist Newest Class Of Drugs	Greater Exercise Intensity May Add Years To Life
Study: No Link Between Menopause And Increased Risk Of Fatal Heart	Longer CPR Backfires For Certain Heart Patients: Study
Making Sure 'Back To School' Doesn't Mean 'Back To Bullying'	Electronic Medical Records Might Boost Diabetes Care
Breast Cancer Risk Drops When Diet Includes Walnuts, Marshall Researchers Find	New Study Shows Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
Habit Makes Bad Food Too Easy To Swallow	Registry: Do Medications Which Reduce Angina Influence Long-Term Mortality After A Heart Attack?
Alcohol Dulls Brain 'Alarm' That Monitors Mistakes, MU Study Finds	Cardiac Disease: Coronary Or Not?
Alzheimer's Brains Found To Have Lower Levels Of Key Protein	Considerably Lower Risk Of Stent Thrombosis And Restenosis In 'New Generation' Drug-Eluting Stents
Increased Resistance Training Does Not Benefit Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients	Walnuts May Help Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Decrease In Smoking Reduces Death Rates Within Months	Unexplained Encephalitis May Be Rabies
Experts Offer Pointers For Optimizing Radiation Dose In Chest CT	Doctors Giving Antibiotics Inappropriately
Insomnia Costing US Workforce $63.2 Billion A Year In Lost Productivity, Study Shows	80 Percent Don't Use Thermometer On Meat
Commonly Used Defibrillators Raise Risk Of Problems	U.S. Kid Vaccine Rate At Least 90 Percent
UC Davis Researchers Develop Computer Model For Testing Heart-Disease Drugs	Dr. Oz Shows How To Get Better Healthcare
Visual Test Effective In Diagnosing Concussions In Collegiate Athletes	Exercise Works As Second Depression Drug
Federal Investment In Electronic Health Records Likely To Reap Returns In Quality Of Care	Parents Should Know Signs Of Concussion
Doctors' And Nurses' Hospital Uniforms Contain Dangerous Bacteria Majority Of The Time, Study Shows	Doc, Nurse Hospital Garb Harbors Bacteria
Hot Flashes May Be Fewer In Older, Heavier Women	U.S. 40th In Newborn Deaths Rate
IDSA/PIDS Announce Guidelines For Treating Pneumonia In Children	Health Not Age Key To Melanoma Spread
UBC Researchers Find A New Culprit In Alzheimer’s Disease: Too Many Blood Vessels	Heart Attack Death Risk In France Down
Adjuvant Therapy Perhaps Not Necessary For Older Breast Cancer Patients	Vitamin C May Help Children With Asthma
Stanford Scientists Discover Blood Factors That Appear To Cause Aging In Brains Of Mice	Ensuring Oxygen During Power Outage
Dangerous Arrhythmia Analyzed In A Heartbeat	Hypertension Linked To Bad Sleep
World's Largest Cardiac Arrest Trial Shows Longer Initial Paramedic CPR Provides No Benefit	Flame Retardant Linked To Low Birth Weight
Choice Of Seizure Drug For Brain Tumor Patients May Affect Survival	Statins Reduce Deaths From Infection
'Plastic Bottle' Solution For Arsenic-Contaminated Water Threatening 100 Million People	Poverty A Risk Factor For Heart Disease
Potatoes Reduce Blood Pressure In People With Obesity And High Blood Pressure	European Women Smoking, Dying Sooner
Mild Hearing Loss Linked To Brain Atrophy In Older Adults	NYC Officials Advise On Flood Cleanup
Patients’ Health Motivates Workers To Wash Their Hands	Chocolate Good For Heart -- Confirmed
Mayo Clinic Physician: Mistaken Fear Of Measles Shot Has 'Devastating' Effect	Single Vaccine Covers Ebola And Rabies
More Questions Than Answers Remain Concerning Effects Of Airplane Travel On Insulin Pump Delivery	7 Percent Say They Don't Need Healthcare
Future Climate Change May Increase Asthma Attacks In Children	Flame Retardants Tied To Lower Birth Weights
Beyond Pills: Cardiologists Examine Alternatives To Halt High Blood Pressure	More Evidence Links Genes To Parkinson's
IU Analysis Changing Diagnosis And Management Of Initial UTIs In Young Children	What You Eat Affects Viruses Living In The Gut: Study
Role Of Soy In Menopausal Health Reported	FDA Focuses On Silicone Breast Implant Safety Studies
STOP Obesity Alliance Task Force urges HHS To Give Obesity Equal Weight In Essential Health Benefits	Temporary ER Staff Linked To More Medication Errors
Patients' Underlying Health Linked To Worse Outcomes For Melanoma, U-M Study Finds	U.S. Offers Health-Care Pamphlets In Spanish
Assessing The Most Appropriate Duration Of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After Coronary Stenting	Effects Of Combat Stress May Not Last As Long As Thought
Vitamin C May Be Beneficial For Asthmatic Children	Family Heart Disease Risk Linked To Genes, Not Lifestyle
Blood Protein Might Signal Death Risk In Elderly	Poor Sleep, High Blood Pressure?
Heart Attack Damage Not Reduced By Adding Balloon Pump To Angioplasty	Common Cholesterol Drug Safe, May Improve Learning Disabilities In Patients With Neurofibromatosis
Importance Of Affordable Care Act Shown With Number Of Uninsured Americans On The Rise	Making Heart Disease Treatment Easier With New Harmonized Cardiovascular Treatment Guidelines
Diabetic Patients Underappreciate Hypoglycemia	Potential To Diagnose, Prevent Osteoarthritis
From Surgery To Nutritional Supplements, Access To Necessary Treatment Being Denied To NHS Patients In UK	Help For Stroke Patients Who Can't Swallow
New Insured Numbers Show Tug-of-War Between Economy And Health Care Reform	The Dangers Of Artificial 'White' Lighting
Sickle Cell Trait Is Not Risk Factor For Kidney Disease	For Successful Recovery Through Alcoholics Anonymous, Social Contacts And Self-Confidence Crucial
Spicing Up Broccoli Boosts Its Cancer-Fighting Power	Mayo Clinic Creates Healthy Aging And Independent Living Lab
Elderly Population Not Getting Outpatient Care They Need	Dangerous Mobile Phone Usage Tied To OCD Traits
Seaweed Does The Heart Good	Cancer Prevention Tips By Age
European And Brazilian Cardiologists Cooperate To Reduce Cardiovascular Deaths	Infants Given A Social Jump Start By Early Motor Experiences: Study Indicates Infants At Risk For Autism Could Benefit From Motor Training
For Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis And Brain Cancers, Cornell Finding May Permit Drug Delivery To The Brain	Call For Urgent Action To Prevent Stroke Crisis In Latin America
Reminder Packaging Helps Patients Take Medications As Directed	High Levels Of Toxic PCBs Discovered In Indiana Harbor And Ship Canal
Diabetes Public Health: Study Highlights Need For Better Guidelines	Diabetes Type 1 - Alcohol Related Deaths Rise Significantly
Wide Waists Trim Lifespan For Women	New Target Found For Treating Symptoms Of Parkinson's Disease
Older Musicians Experience Less Age-Related Decline In Hearing Abilities Than Non-Musicians	Landmark Discovery Paves The Way For More Targeted Cancer Treatment & Offers Hope For Cancer Prevention
Heart Failure Risk Decreased By Healthy Lifestyle Habits	National Survey Shows About Half Of Patients Say Compassionate Care Is Missing In The US Health Care System
Quitting Smoking Enhances Personality Change	Relationship Between Alcohol Consumption And 'Successful Aging'
How To Improve Wellbeing Of Most Marginalized Women And Children Around The World	'Selfish' NHS Staff Risk Infecting Patients
New Invention: Time Reminder For Insulin-Dependent Diabetics	Smoking Causes 'Everyday' Memory Loss
Tobacco Displays Impact On Young People's Likelihood Of Becoming Smokers	Pollution Increases Heart Attack Risk
Infection In Cardiac Device Recipients Leads To Skyrocketing Costs, Mortality	Depression Recovery Rates 'Vary Widely'
Bisphosphonates - New Labeling Data On Long-term Usage Recommended By FDA Advisory Panel	DEA Moves To Ban "Bath Salts" Stating Emergency, Imminent Hazard
Stroke Prevention Trial Reveals High-Risk Patients Without Stents Implanted Had Fewer Second Strokes	Are Statins Good Or Bad?
Under-Insured Adults Skip Needed Care, Struggle With Medical Debt: Affordable Care Act Reforms Could Have Substantial Impact	Nurses And Midwives Urged To Vaccinate Against Seasonal Flu By Department Of Health, UK
Regional Differences In The Care Of Acute Stroke Patients	Food Safety Tips For Packing Lunches
Safety Of Commonly Used Anesthetics Strongly Age Dependent	Reducing Anemia And Iron Deficiency In Infants In Low-Income Countries Using Micronutrient Powders
New Twist In Diabetes Drugs Could Reduce Life-Threatening Side Effects	Among Hospital And Emergency Care Patients, Many Adverse Drug Reactions Are Preventable
Underinsured Adults Rose From 16 Million To 29 Million In 7 Years	Possible Benefit In Old Age Of One Drink A Day For Middle-Aged Women
Smoking And Drinking Responsible For More Women Developing Kidney Stones	Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Taken In Early Pregnancy More Than Double Risk Of Miscarriage
Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication May Help Asthma Patients	Prenatal Exposure To Phthalates Linked To Decreased Mental And Motor Development
Mold Removal In Homes, Offices Could Cut Respiratory Illness	Chondroitin Sulfate Improves Hand Function, Relieves Morning Stiffness Caused By Osteoarthritis
High Healthcare Spending On Physicians Due To High Doctors Fees And Not Practice Costs	No Cure For Diabetes, But Lifestyle Changes Can Be The Difference
Brain Stents To Lower Stroke Risk Have The Opposite Effect	Valdoxan More Effective On Patients With Major Depressive Disorder Than Common Antidepressants
Predicting Alzheimer's Disease More Accurate Through Cognitive Changes Than Biomarkers	Don't Let Backpacks Become Back-to-School Back Pain
Diabetes Risk 80% Lower For Those With Multiple Good Lifestyle Factors, Compared To Those With Worst	Strokes Way Up In Youth; Be Aware Of "Risk Factors"
Walnuts Reduce Breast Cancer Risk By Half In Animal Studies	Death By Food Allergy - Knowing The Cause And Preventing It
Mental Illness Affects Half Of All Americans During Their Lifetime	Paintball And Air Guns Caused Over 20,000 Emergency Visits In 2008
Children Should Be Vaccinated Against Flu This Year, Even If They Were Last Year	Home Scented Pot Gels Causing Severe Burns; Millions Recalled
Diagnosing And Treating Mood Disorders In Children And Adolescents	How To Remove A Tattoo Properly
Potential Link Between Crohn's Disease, Gut Microbes And Diet	Link Found Between Poor Epilepsy Control And Higher Healthcare Costs
Increased Resistance Training Does Not Benefit Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients	New AAN Tools Teach High School Coaches And Athletes How To Spot A Sports Concussion
Too Much Salt In Shop Bread, Say UK Group	Motivating Workers To Wash Their Hands
Obese Children With Asthma Need More Medication Than Kids Of Normal Weight	Lower Rate Of Stent Thrombosis Found With Second-Generation Drug-Eluting Stent Than With Bare Metal Stent