Daily Health Headlines for Thursday September. 30, 2010
HEADLINES
Mammograms effective from age 40, study says http://bit.ly/badxGX
Fisher-Price recalls millions of toys http://bit.ly/b0uyBr
ADHD is a genetic condition, study says http://bit.ly/apFAMj
Experimental Drug Aids Kids With Nervous System Tumor http://bit.ly/bYgDYA
IVF 'increases the chance of having a baby boy' http://bbc.in/bpIdD2
Mid-life crisis begins in mid-30s, Relate survey says http://bbc.in/afAcXB
INTERESTING
A lesson from Mom: Don't be a 'good' patient http://bit.ly/9HZfaK
Michael J. Fox on Parkinson's and life http://bit.ly/985yGK
The mystery of high fructose corn syrup http://bit.ly/aE8qNR
A new breed of butcher touts "vegetable stimulus" http://bit.ly/cZbWpv
Sleep-Position Devices for Babies Are Risky http://bit.ly/c49udO
House passes bill to help 9/11 first responders http://bit.ly/adgNr5
Allergy bullies in school: Your thoughts http://bit.ly/cowPCA
Blood Test May Spot Early Colon Cancer http://bit.ly/cDzjZM
Hurt Feelings Can Hurt the Heart http://bit.ly/9BU469
GOOD ADVICE
Health Buzz: Infant Sleep Positioners Unsafe http://bit.ly/aamCFy
Health Buzz: Stem Cell Research Funding OK During Appeals Process http://bit.ly/c8Rw0B
Health Tip: Ease Hammertoe Pain http://bit.ly/96wxDD Daily Health Headlines for Wednesday September. 29, 2010
HEADLINES
Ruling allows stem cell research to continue during appeal http://bit.ly/dA9CyY
FDA Sets New Rules for Reporting Adverse Trial Events http://bit.ly/9aLW1m
Food is the New Pharma: Nestlé Aims to Enter the Functional Foods Market http://bit.ly/a6qW1E
Intensive lifestyle changes improve diabetes risk factors http://bit.ly/9Yew47
Celiac disease cases doubling every 15 years http://bit.ly/cn6MxM
Flow of Embryonic Stem Cell Funds Extended Indefinitely http://bit.ly/aRBLMC
Study Shows How Some Diabetics Can Maintain Weight Loss http://bit.ly/b4S8sK
INTERESTING
Schools struggle to feed kids healthy food http://bit.ly/9JJPMM
Are you secretly sad? http://bit.ly/ahZddS
Clue found in aggressive breast cancer http://bit.ly/9scE9q
FDA warns mouthwash makers on false claims http://bit.ly/9xQk9R
Home Turf War: Stinkbugs Are Closing in on Bedbugs' Territory http://bit.ly/doX80S
My son hears suicidal voices. What can I do? http://bit.ly/9ZXrKV
Children With Food Allergies Face Bullying http://bit.ly/bKG0DV
FTC Rips POM's Pomegranate Claims http://bit.ly/9c9yre
Most Americans' antibodies ready to squash swine flu http://on-msn.com/amU9kd
GOOD ADVICE
Health Tip: Pack a First Aid Kit http://bit.ly/c0EShX
Health Tip: Ease Hammertoe Pain http://bit.ly/96wxDD
8 'Superfoods' and Their Alternatives http://bit.ly/abLScP Daily Health Headlines for Tuesday September. 28, 2010
HEADLINES
Target for universal access to HIV medicine is missed http://bbc.in/93L0Pq
New birth control pill adds folate http://bit.ly/br5vt4
Empowered Patient: How to choose the right hospital http://bit.ly/b913b1
Key to being an empowered patient: Trust your gut http://bit.ly/95B4KH
Docs Call for Ban on Tobacco Ads http://bit.ly/cxboKz
Congress eliminates the R-word http://bit.ly/9n39xo
INTERESTING
Food allergies make kids a target of bullies http://bit.ly/9ksX1L
Scary symptoms that are (really!) no big deal http://bit.ly/9jc5qM
Why am I so tired? http://bit.ly/cxRxnd
Segway injuries: Collapsed lung, fractures, brain trauma http://bit.ly/beyf0h
POM Wonderful charged with selling snake oil http://bit.ly/9vtjBW
Doctors and Nurses Are Fueled by Coffee http://bit.ly/9pGpyx
Pfizer recalls one type of ThermaCare HeatWraps http://bit.ly/a3obea
Celiac Disease Can Develop at Any Age http://bit.ly/bZPdte
Breastfeeding May Cut Infection Risk for Babies http://bit.ly/bbmrz4
Mindfulness Meditation vs. Multiple Sclerosis http://bit.ly/bTj4EL
GOOD ADVICE
Health Buzz: Kids With Food Allergies Often Bullied http://bit.ly/bc82mn
Health Tip: Waking Baby http://bit.ly/9PVohQ
Health Tip: Ward Off Tooth Decay http://bit.ly/cTNhTO
Daily Health Headlines for Monday September. 27, 2010
HEADLINES
Migraine cause 'identified' as genetic defect http://bbc.in/ceLnC8
Opinion: Emergency care as the new primary care http://bit.ly/98XWL0
U.S. Kids Drink Too Little Water: Study http://bit.ly/aauhFE
FDA egg preparation safety tips http://bit.ly/bjPfa7
Holocaust Haunts Survivors: Study http://bit.ly/bR8BG0
Stress of Returning to School Can Worsen Bed-Wetting: Expert http://bit.ly/cpzdJQ
INTERESTING
Are sports drinks part of a healthy teen lifestyle? http://bit.ly/b8lXEQ
Pediatricians Want to Restrict Ads for Tobacco, Booze, Viagra http://bit.ly/d1c487
UK supermarket chain to sell Viagra http://bit.ly/d4rhNl
Weight Linked to Depression http://bit.ly/aBR3Mr
‘OMG!’: Why Cell Conversations Are So Annoying http://bit.ly/ah6Ru6
Bedbugs: Your Questions Answered http://bit.ly/cGiTPp
Can America regain 'momentum' in fight against AIDS? http://bit.ly/dxN5yZ
How do I put my 11-year-old on a diet? http://bit.ly/aFw6PO
Anger Increases Pain in Women http://bit.ly/9JMeys
Better Research Leads to Strides in Women's Health http://bit.ly/cPHmsB
GOOD ADVICE
5 toxics that are everywhere: Protect yourself http://bit.ly/ccPwWI
Health Tip: Work Fruits and Veggies Into Your Diet http://bit.ly/cNVwpH
Health Tip: Sit Properly at the Computer http://bit.ly/9rDMjm Daily Health Headlines for Friday September. 24, 2010
HEADLINES
Call to 'suspend' diabetes drug http://bbc.in/90qNKx
DEA: Bring us your drugs Saturday http://bit.ly/bvUqkh
USA is the fattest of 33 countries—OECD report http://bit.ly/ctmAiL
Touching own injury 'cuts pain' http://bbc.in/cKNwp5
Rabies spread by vampire bats kills fifth child in Peru http://bbc.in/9qGIna
INTERESTING
Can a bigger booze tax reduce disease, crime? http://bit.ly/9bi7Xu
Better Research Leads to Strides in Women's Health http://bit.ly/cPHmsB
Milk Drinkers May Lose More Weight http://bit.ly/9b6t4z
Think before you ink http://bit.ly/bTPKl6
Most diets lack fruits, vegetables http://bit.ly/b7Woy6
Will health reform be repealed? http://bit.ly/aeGri7
Can a Bigger Booze Tax Reduce Disease, Crime? http://bit.ly/9w6Pnc
FDA Restricts Use of Diabetes Drug Avandia http://bit.ly/9G4rTt
1 in 5 Gay/Bi Men Have HIV, Nearly Half Don't Know http://bit.ly/9r4YQ7
GOOD ADVICE
The superfoods you need now http://bit.ly/cGw1F5
Health Tip: Factors That Increase Risk of Rickets http://bit.ly/9vdMvZ
Trouble Coping With Stress Under Pressure? Train Your Brain http://bit.ly/9arRtJ Daily Health Headlines for Thursday September. 23, 2010
HEADLINES
Drugs 'could target asthma genes' http://bbc.in/dp2WUr
European Researchers Find Genes Tied to Asthma http://bit.ly/deCpAy
From brain to language to accent http://bit.ly/aHG2NT
Study questions benefit of mammograms in women over 50 http://bit.ly/9UwbFl
Novel Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Shows Early Promise http://bit.ly/9NtILi
Prescription Drug Take-Back Program http://bit.ly/dmHxKM
INTERESTING
New health care changes are only the beginning http://bit.ly/dxewQN
Gilenya Approved for Relapsing MS http://bit.ly/bksth4
Woman bulks up uncontrollably http://bit.ly/bFWqe4
Clinton's weight loss secret http://bit.ly/cuPdwp
Sexual problems the norm for breast cancer survivors http://bit.ly/9JzjeQ
Can caffeine cause intoxication? http://bit.ly/czZEG4
Blood Thinner OK for Superficial Leg Clots: Study http://bit.ly/cj4h0m
Recall of Similac Powdered Baby Formula http://bit.ly/9SRf0q
Genetically modified salmon is fit for the table http://bit.ly/aGcAS8
Family Dinners Reduce Teen Drug Use http://bit.ly/a0UxfV
Latest Round of Health Reform Benefits Kicks In http://bit.ly/btO1xd
GOOD ADVICE
Health Tip: Raising the Risk of Overbite http://bit.ly/cQ1ZtD
Health Tip: Help Prevent Bed Wetting http://bit.ly/9WV3TP
Health Buzz: Iowa Egg Farmer Says Sorry for Salmonella Outbreak http://bit.ly/cCbzfd
Daily Health Headlines for Wednesday September. 22, 2010
HEADLINES
Early flu vaccine will guard against H1N1, other viruses http://bit.ly/aCeDS4
FDA approves first MS treatment in pill form http://bit.ly/cnP1Ot
Better childhood nutrition needed, retired military officials say http://bit.ly/bGlxD0
Study: Common Cold Could be Linked to Obesity http://bit.ly/dpuVJg
Antipsychotic drugs 'appear to raise blood clot risk' http://bbc.in/bay2KY
Supplements for osteoarthritis 'do not work' http://bbc.in/akTGn4
INTERESTING
Girl's mother just had 'feeling' something was wrong http://bit.ly/9yZDk8
Should you eat genetically-altered food? http://bit.ly/an3u3m
TEDMED: What do your genes say about you? http://bit.ly/c3Tods
Big changes to your health insurance http://bit.ly/bRW2Fz
Alzheimer's Has Hefty Global Price Tag http://bit.ly/cJHKxu
My Take: George W. Bush led on AIDS. Will Obama? http://bit.ly/cTgaka
Delayed Appendicitis Surgery Not Linked to Worse Outcomes http://bit.ly/aAGopM
Milk Drinkers May Lose More Weight http://bit.ly/9b6t4y
FDA Debates Labels for Genetically Engineered Fish http://bit.ly/9fgzGF
Latest Round of Health Reform Benefits Kicks In http://bit.ly/btO1xd
GOOD ADVICE
Health Tip: Help Prevent the Spread of Strep Throat http://bit.ly/dobBIw
Health Tip: Take Care of Hemorrhoids http://bit.ly/bxzBlQ
Headache Relief: 6 Tricks to Ease the Pain http://bit.ly/dvH4lW
Daily Health Headlines for Tuesday September. 21, 2010
HEADLINES
Plavix, Heartburn Drug Safe to Take Together: Study http://bit.ly/by5cJN
FDA listens to both sides of GMO salmon debate http://bit.ly/aAUSDJ
Study: Obesity may slim down your wallet http://bit.ly/9ToNbL
Report: Alzheimer's disease causes global financial burden http://bit.ly/cXsaml
Worldwide Dementia Price Tag $604 Billion: Report http://bit.ly/a2RCTU
New insight into breast cancer risk http://bbc.in/d1IGTU
INTERESTING
Elite medical unit is last hope for patients with mystery illnesses http://bit.ly/9rxxVh
Ginger May Soothe Aching Muscles http://bit.ly/9mZYH4
Cyber bully victims 'isolated, dehumanized' http://bit.ly/bGNCyD
Virus May Be Linked to Childhood Obesity http://bit.ly/dxIgl1
Disc Battery Ingestion May Cause Severe Injuries in Babies http://bit.ly/cqIQPg
Diabetes Drug Actos: Bladder Cancer Risk? http://bit.ly/c9Ul3N
Bariatric Surgery on the Rise in Obese Teens http://bit.ly/cmJAen
E-Cigarette Firms Get FDA Warning http://bit.ly/aTDJHk
Is Child Obesity an Infectious Disease? http://bit.ly/aB6Jlh
Skip sunbathing, use tanning lotion, doctors say http://bit.ly/b56MB6
Shot of Aspirin: Potential New Treatment for Migraines? http://bit.ly/dtC1V7
GOOD ADVICE
Health Buzz: Flu Shot Linked to Reduced Heart Attack Risk http://bit.ly/dmHked
Health Tip: Control Food Allergies at School http://bit.ly/baVOyZ
Health Tip: Help Wipe Out Dust Mites http://bit.ly/avZmug Daily Health Headlines for Monday September. 20, 2010
HEADLINES
Sub-Sahara Africa leads global decline in new HIV cases http://bbc.in/aM4h9o
Noninvasive Brain Stimulation May Aid Stroke Recovery http://bit.ly/cQQXdI
Use of Marijuana, Ecstasy, Methamphetamine on Rise in U.S. http://bit.ly/avM2IX
FDA to consider OK of genetically engineered salmon http://bit.ly/cU7dlw
For Common Warts, Freezing Therapy Works Best: Study http://bit.ly/atJHZ4
Multitasking Either Makes or Breaks Job Satisfaction: Study http://bit.ly/bWgkwy
INTERESTING
5 ways to spot a liar http://bit.ly/aIdlWT
More Americans Using Illicit Drugs http://bit.ly/bVeKQy
Depression in the workplace: don't ask, don't tell? http://bit.ly/d6SKEL
Bad Acne Linked to Suicidal Thinking in Teens http://bit.ly/bymeQx
Crab meat products recalled after potentially dangerous bacteria found http://bit.ly/aP9AAT
Diet to Prevent Hypertension Also Helps Prevent Kidney Stones http://bit.ly/ctqfhO
Blueberries May Help Improve Insulin Sensitivity http://bit.ly/ddzOc4
Placebo Pill Gives Boost to Some Women’s Sex Drive http://bit.ly/c7TOwh
Clarified: What does "genetically modified" salmon mean http://bit.ly/cfywi5
FDA Approves Krystexxa to Treat Gout http://bit.ly/9prl6T
GOOD ADVICE
Health Tip: When Wildfires Are Near http://bit.ly/boEL3E
Health Tip: Nap to Feel More Rested http://bit.ly/bT3Z6N Daily Health Headlines for Friday September. 17, 2010
HEADLINES
Gene therapy for blood disorder a 'success' http://bbc.in/9bUzEX
Depressed heart patients 'at risk' http://bbc.in/a3SCsf
Scans May Aid Early Detection of Dementia, Parkinson’s http://bit.ly/95i2Py
Study: Popular People Get Flu First http://bit.ly/aWyoBo
Bad acne linked to suicidal thinking in teens http://bit.ly/dlZcJ3
Adult Memory Lapses May Not Be Due to ‘Old Age’ http://bit.ly/aSzuNY
INTERESTING
What makes a good doctor? Can we measure it? http://bit.ly/ctMATJ
Study: Teens well-versed in sex ed http://bit.ly/axGszK
Genomic testing gives patients a voice http://bit.ly/d2ETtt
Depression, Heart Disease Combo May Up Odds of Death http://bit.ly/9Q40g0
Good Preschools May Prevent Problem Behaviors Later http://bit.ly/adHDSk
What to do when body parts fall off http://bit.ly/bURtcP
Number of insured drops for first time http://bit.ly/aXgKUp
Men With Low PSA at 60 Might Not Need Further Screening http://bit.ly/aYfi22
Smoke-Free Laws May Help Kids Breathe Easier http://bit.ly/aCzkj5
Anemia Drugs Could Pose Threat to Some Kidney Patients http://bit.ly/akx5hm
GOOD ADVICE
Health Tip: When Warts May Be Serious http://bit.ly/9UpauN
Health Tip: Prevent Passing Germs http://bit.ly/bSmhff
Cancer Prevention: Rethink Your Diet as Well as Your Smoking http://bit.ly/9bo2AC