Daily Health Headlines for Monday February. 21, 2011
HEADLINES
Scientists Develop New Technique to Revolutionize Blood Pressure Checks http://fxn.ws/gUgad3
2 more countries eliminate Guinea worm http://bit.ly/fzxy6P
Many Kids Who Drink Get Liquor From Home: Report http://bit.ly/fbptbx
Key breast cancer 'driver' gene found http://bbc.in/fOh4sd
Cholesterol 'does not predict stroke in women' http://bbc.in/gvqWIN
INTERESTING
Why toddlers throw temper tantrums http://bit.ly/g5ELHR
Delivering my son: 'Breathe, baby, breathe!' http://bit.ly/gfGdN4
Websites may encourage self-injury in teens, young adults http://bit.ly/hVSI7b
Yes, oral sex is sex, and it can boost cancer risk http://bit.ly/gyXoCQ
Stuttering linked to genetics, motor control http://bit.ly/eD1RXq
For untreatable OCD, a deep-brain solution http://bit.ly/fR7qRJ
What the Yuck: With history of boys, odds for a girl? http://bit.ly/gZIdk6
What is migraine with aura? http://bit.ly/dZQPUC
Teens Posting 'Cutting' Videos on YouTube http://bit.ly/gnRcfE
GOOD ADVICE
More Formulas for Success for Toddlers http://bit.ly/hSSRoE
Health Tip: Protect Your Eyes From Corneal Abrasion http://bit.ly/hhSBfw
Tips on hypertension 'are needed' http://bbc.in/eZbMJJ
Daily Health Headlines for Thursday February. 17, 2011
HEADLINES
In-Hospital Blood Sugar Levels Should Be Higher: Report http://bit.ly/f53SwK
Study: Average of 26 children hurt by cribs every day http://bit.ly/gNNJJi
Severely short Ecuadorians resistant to diabetes, cancer, study says http://bit.ly/i8Yuz4
1 in 5 Kids With Cold Develops Middle Ear Infection: Study http://bit.ly/f57GKi
America’s Health a Mixed Bag: Report http://bit.ly/goQRZK
‘Talk Therapy’ Can Alter Brain Activity, Research Shows http://bit.ly/eVVNqL
INTERESTING
After winter's wrath, fix frizzy hair, dry lips and skin http://bit.ly/ezxBLL
Patrick Swayze's widow urges more research funds for pancreatic cancer http://bit.ly/dKSYVw
CDC: Americans living in the South least active http://bit.ly/gNmyyY
Pessimistic? Pain meds may not work http://bit.ly/hZtNK4
Placebo Effect May Work in Reverse http://bit.ly/fyc9yJ
Parents Still Giving Cough, Cold Meds to Kids Under 2: Poll http://bit.ly/eaWgba
Where Do the Most Active People Live? http://bit.ly/hNmoX5
Poor Sleep May Worsen RA Symptoms http://bit.ly/eWQux3
GOOD ADVICE
Positive Thinking May Make Drugs Work Better http://bit.ly/hZPrFX
Health Tip: Reduce the Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning http://bit.ly/f23Kob
Health Tip: Make Work Less Painful If You Have Arthritis http://bit.ly/gb4RZO
Daily Health Headlines for Tuesday February. 15, 2011
HEADLINES
Heart guidelines revised to better reflect real life http://bit.ly/edSP54
Playing Hard to Get May Get the Girl, Study Finds http://bit.ly/e6Q2V4
Energy Drinks May Hurt Kids: Study http://bit.ly/e1kvkA
Study: Recalled Devices Had Less Strict FDA Review http://bit.ly/i7ag0E
Hepatitis C Infection Rates Are Stable http://bit.ly/hPVBJ2
Study: Eat More Fiber, Live Longer http://aol.it/fiqeGx
INTERESTING
ADHD brains may have 'faulty brakes' http://bit.ly/h2MNDu
Hearing loss may be an early sign of dementia http://bit.ly/fYSHDv
Whole Grain Fiber Linked to Longer Life http://bit.ly/fvrCmo
Conditions that predict the weather http://bit.ly/fXuw0O
Grandma Gives Birth to her Grandchild: Weird or Wonderful? http://bit.ly/ezbSir
NYC launches iPhone condom-finder app http://bit.ly/f1xSEd
Nonmilitary More Likely to Return to War Zone After Psych Condition http://bit.ly/h0woY0
Berries May Ward Off Parkinson’s Disease http://bit.ly/g4SuAB
Smokers at Risk of Developing ALS http://bit.ly/hFc9Cz
Nearly 1,000 flu cases reported in Pima County http://bit.ly/fih9X1
GOOD ADVICE
Health Tip: Teach Children Safety Around Cars http://bit.ly/frGwvO
Health Tip: Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D? http://bit.ly/g58WO0
Pedal Your Way to Better Health, at Work http://bit.ly/el73RG
Daily Health Headlines for Friday February. 11, 2011
HEADLINES
Stroke Increases Among US Youth http://bit.ly/dPq1LJ
Converted trailers help rural residents get medical marijuana http://bit.ly/eDNBSL
Mexican-American strokes predicted to skyrocket by 2050 http://bit.ly/fmPxVP
Obesity Tied to Education, Income, but Not Suburbia: Study http://bit.ly/fryedT
Plastic Surgery: More Americans Opt for the Procedure http://bit.ly/fYGk9m
INTERESTING
Drug may have killed 2,000Video http://bit.ly/gqKf4T
Hula Hoop Workouts Burn Calories http://bit.ly/h7Zrcd
Pediatrician 'tris' to practice what he preaches http://bit.ly/g7N2lx
Clot-Busting Drug May Prevent Disability From Mild Stroke http://bit.ly/gf9OVp
Tucsonan is first woman in U.S. to power artificial heart portably http://bit.ly/fj8wre
Garden Encounters Often Lead to Rashes, Hives, Itching http://bit.ly/glAKLS
Stroke Takes a Toll on Hollywood Stars http://bit.ly/h9AHri
Diet Soda May Lead to Stroke Risk? Really? http://bit.ly/gXMbP1
New Drug Helps Patients With Atrial Fibrillation http://bit.ly/ecWr6m
Stars Strut on the Runway for Women’s Heart Health http://bit.ly/dQsRHr
GOOD ADVICE
Health Tip: Prepare for a Mammogram http://bit.ly/giKV5J
Health Tip: Losing Your Sense of Taste http://bit.ly/dYbiUr
Gift-Giving, for Many Men, Means Avoiding Rejection http://bit.ly/hxyPRM
Daily Health Headlines for Wednesday February. 09, 2011
HEADLINES
New research raises hopes in quest to find universal flu vaccine http://bit.ly/eIBe0H
Survey: E-Cigarettes May Help Smokers Quit http://bit.ly/hUP8tL
FDA approves first "MRI-safe" pacemaker http://bit.ly/i2wOfv
Study: Most Popular Kids Don't Bully, But Their BFFs Do http://bit.ly/g0KyvR
Cosmetic Surgery Procedures Increase by 5% in 2010, Says ASPS http://bit.ly/f14mmr
INTERESTING
Removing fewer lymph nodes doesn't hurt breast cancer survival http://bit.ly/evGlzy
Heavy Drinking in Teen Years May Continue Into Adulthood http://bit.ly/hr9JOG
Cheeseburger addict takes on triathlon http://bit.ly/g1N6c8
Birth Defect Risk Slightly Higher for Kids of Male Cancer Survivors http://bit.ly/h4TCZU
'I know I'm capable of better,' says new triathlete http://bit.ly/dMOni3
Early Success for Gel That Treats Acne Scars http://bit.ly/h4LjrS
Hyperbaric oxygen helps diabetics heal http://bit.ly/hCAtRb
Minimal Lymph-Node Surgery OK for Some Breast Cancer Patients http://bit.ly/hgVKO3
Pollution May Aggravate Skin Damage From Sun http://bit.ly/ickz8M
GOOD ADVICE
Health Tip: Teach Kids About Portion Control http://bit.ly/f5QdgL
Gestures May Help the Brain 'See' http://bit.ly/fbZF7e
2011 Fitness Trends: What's In, What's Out http://bit.ly/elQjvB
Daily Health Headlines for Monday February. 07, 2011
HEADLINES
The Weekly Standard: Health Care Against The Ropes http://n.pr/eppjIh
Age related macular degeneration clue discovered http://bbc.in/dF52Pl
Allergies Linked to Lower Brain Cancer Rate in Study http://bit.ly/hngTWb
Official: 3 cholera victims in New York have recovered http://bit.ly/f20sB8
U.S. Sees Slowdown in Spending on Mental Health http://bit.ly/elVL3k
Kids' Rising Obesity Rates Due to Bad Habits, Not Genes: Study http://bit.ly/gYFWuk
INTERESTING
Feeding babies solids too early may make fat toddlers http://bit.ly/eoxfJl
Milestones in your baby's language development http://bit.ly/faOkuQ
Community Has a Role in Health of Low-Income Kids http://bit.ly/dGZQmr
Can allergies prevent tumors? http://bit.ly/eX9T7Y
Weight-loss surgery may 'remodel' heart http://usat.ly/ez9u42
Giving Baby Solid Foods Too Early Linked to Obesity Later http://bit.ly/dFulIw
Introducing Solid Food Too Soon Puts Babies at Risk for Early Obesity http://abcn.ws/gbbs2E
FDA Okays iPhone/iPad App for MRI http://bit.ly/id54Qk
Cholera Cases Confirmed in Travelers, But No Need to Panic http://on.wsj.com/ef9pPT
GOOD ADVICE
Expert Q&A: The Best Skin Care Routine for People With Acne and Rosacea http://bit.ly/evqbu7
Health Tip: Pyloric Stenosis -- A Digestive Problem for Newborns http://bit.ly/ewzcJt
Health Tip: Symptoms That May Indicate Preeclampsia http://bit.ly/fulAyt
Daily Health Headlines for Friday February. 04, 2011
HEADLINES
Study: Global obesity nearly doubled since 1980 http://bit.ly/gbC3Ru
H1N1 Flu Vaccine Very Effective: Study http://bit.ly/hiszfw
Study: Kids' weight increases when mom works more http://bit.ly/dW0oVD
'Lifestyle' cancers increasing in developing countries http://bit.ly/fDHYR7
Study: ADHD Diet Helps Reduce Symptoms http://bit.ly/eUzJgT
INTERESTING
Doctor's Orders: Sex During Pregnancy Gets the Green Light http://bit.ly/hOh1wb
Are nonsodium salts healthier than traditional? http://bit.ly/fl0DUG
Cold Virus May Trigger Type 1 Diabetes http://bit.ly/fxEhHQ
Does ADHD come from foods? http://bit.ly/eCAtMO
New tool aimed at teens with autism http://bit.ly/fPrtTE
Many in U.S. Get Unneeded Heart Screening Tests http://bit.ly/dRhePs
Does female sexuality need to be fixed? http://bit.ly/er4xJS
Are Super Bowl Ads Bad for Our Health? http://bit.ly/e5BEN7
Obesity Is Up; Hypertension, Cholesterol Down http://bit.ly/hWtzw5
GOOD ADVICE
Simple Steps to Prevent Common Cancers http://bit.ly/g7yYK9
Health Tip: What Causes Arthritis Pain? http://bit.ly/gtf3iI
Health Tip: Why Diabetics Can Become Hyperglycemic http://bit.ly/etiMgb
Daily Health Headlines for Thursday February. 03, 2011
HEADLINES
Blood test for vCJD 'could identify carriers' http://bbc.in/gxtut1
Five New Genes Responsible for Parkinson’s Identified http://bit.ly/gLkJ4K
There's a black market for o.b. tampons (for reals) http://bit.ly/eY1bUH
New Clues to Treat Prostate Cancer http://on.wsj.com/gGBnBl
Avastin increases fatal side effects in cancer patients, study shows http://usat.ly/f0OSeF
Last Year's H1N1 Flu Vaccine Was Safe, Study Finds http://bit.ly/dJ7LnZ
INTERESTING
New York City Council votes to ban smoking in parks, on beaches http://bit.ly/eVgWSC
Vision test offers rare, early glimpse of concussion http://bit.ly/eyOqzC
HPV vaccine effective in men http://bit.ly/gThqtj
On the Brain: 'Cuddle' hormone not always positive http://bit.ly/igD0Ke
Crunching digital data can help the world http://bit.ly/guRyXa
Mind-body: Psychotherapy helps your heart http://bit.ly/hL99xa
Get Some Sleep: Night terrors explained http://bit.ly/exYOEe
New Antibiotic Helps Prevent Recurrence of Dangerous Gut Infection http://bit.ly/gEW84F
Take Safety Precautions in the Snow, Ice http://bit.ly/eEqqN6
GOOD ADVICE
5 secrets not to keep from your cardiologist http://bit.ly/ewEK4x
Health Tip: Make Sure Your Helmet Fits http://bit.ly/eE62Z8
Health Tip: Do You Have Risk Factors for Constipation? http://bit.ly/gGr2Ey
Daily Health Headlines for Tuesday February. 01, 2011
HEADLINES
Routine HPV vaccine for boys urged http://bit.ly/ge7Gq7
Missing pieces: The drive to find birth parents http://bit.ly/fxLQPP
Study: Older adults improve memory through exercise http://bit.ly/dJ0cHP
Bill Gates: 'We're Making Progress' at Eradicating Polio http://bit.ly/dXsJM4
Skipping the Big Breakfast Will Make You Skinny, Study Says http://bit.ly/etL7oh
World 'failing to treat high cholesterol' http://bbc.in/eQdlHJ
INTERESTING
Michigan squashes infections, saves thousands of lives http://bit.ly/hzjQoH
Dog detects bowel cancer http://bit.ly/dGVBDG
Federal dietary guidelines target salt, saturated fats http://bit.ly/eOHUdg
Obesity a big barrier for getting a mammogram http://bit.ly/fZYZQt
Skip the MRI for Low Back Pain? http://bit.ly/hSQmKE
Obesity Among American Kids Driven By Lifestyle, Not Genes http://bit.ly/fUHqzk
Ants' genome project might unlock mysteries http://bit.ly/ePPJaP
African Americans still have higher cancer fatality rate http://reut.rs/h7Leec
Tonsillectomy May Lead to Overweight Children http://bit.ly/dOkwo4
GOOD ADVICE
Aerobic Exercise Boosts Memory http://bit.ly/dNZw6N
Health Tip: Help Prevent Bruises http://bit.ly/e1R9Ez
Health Tip: Why Do I Have Gingivitis? http://bit.ly/h6SEyi Daily Health Headlines for Friday January. 28, 2011
HEADLINES
HIV Prevention Medication, Truvada, 92 Percent Effective With Proper Use http://bit.ly/gc5Bti
In defense of crunch: What we use (and don’t) http://bit.ly/gcb8e7
Alzheimer's called 'defining disease' of baby boomers http://bit.ly/gOfUCg
Study Finds No Rise in Post-Abortion Mental Health Issues http://bit.ly/eElecY
Bath Salts Use Linked to Paranoia, Overdose and Suicide http://bit.ly/gigQlJ
Report: Nev. power plants pose mercury health risk http://bloom.bg/gww9Dr
INTERESTING
Reversing diabetes is possible http://bit.ly/hxUQfO
New Debate on C-Reactive Protein Test and Statins http://bit.ly/eDjeMJ
Finding a long-lost parent, sibling http://bit.ly/eURl5f
How to guard against baby snatchers http://bit.ly/homKKP
How to Use Pills to Prevent HIV http://bit.ly/fSNQgT
Are you accident prone? http://bit.ly/edFjgx
Do IVF Pregnancies Raise Death Risk for Mothers? http://bit.ly/hVQiDt
Eating Trans Fats Linked to Depression http://bit.ly/fQFAho
Hot flashes, night sweats may reduce breast cancer risk http://wapo.st/gFwG8o
Want to Sleep Better? Make Your Bed http://bit.ly/hJxlmx
GOOD ADVICE
Take our health quiz http://bit.ly/g6f2RV
Health Tip: Skin Disorders Affecting the Elderly http://bit.ly/fqXsMg
Health Tip: Crohn's Disease Can Lead to Complications http://bit.ly/gEzH4Z