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HealthDay October Archive

 

Friday, October 01, 2004

Adult ADHD: An Overlooked Problem

New Rules Sought for Medical Research

Antibiotics Sold Without Prescriptions

Smoking Cuts Chances Against Head, Neck Cancers

Smoking Spurs Snoring

Ramadan Poses Problems With Prescription Drugs

CT Scans Can Spot Appendix Trouble

MRIs Catch Missed Breast Malignancies

Vioxx Users Can Find Safe Alternatives

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 1, 2004

Insulin Therapy Linked to Colorectal Cancer

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Try Spinning

Health Tip: Stop Your Snoring

Saturday, October 02, 2004

Hand Sanitizers Keep Home Free of Germs

Health Highlights

Sunday, October 03, 2004

Flu Shots in Separate Seasons Still Protect Toddlers

Coping With the Common Cold

Health Highlights

Monday, October 04, 2004

Youth Not Heeding Antismoking Messages

Sibling Heart Attack a Sign You're at Risk, Too

Menopause Acquitted of Impairing Memory

Brain Damage May Hold Key to Gulf War Syndrome

Study: Food Restrictions on Kids Backfire

National Database Can Raise the Bar at Children's Hospitals

Home Nurses Help Newborns

Early Scan Helps Spinal Injury Recovery

Stress, Aggression Bound Tightly Together

Gene Tells Plants How to Weather Tough Times

New Moms Who Smoke Have Colicky Babies

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 4, 2004

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Understanding Gout

Health Tip: Dentures Can Restore Your Smile

Tuesday, October 05, 2004

AIDS Drugs May Damage Skin

Trial Halted for Promising Parkinson's Drug

Counseling Cuts Down on Youth Drinking

Summer Births Linked to Form of Schizophrenia

Hypertension Hurts Brain Function in Young

Heart-Healthy Lifestyle in Youth Pays Off Later

Caution Urged on Transfusions in Some Heart Patients

Heart-Healthy Diet Prevents Gallstones

HRT's Link to Higher Blood Clot Risk Confirmed

Treatment Delay for Prostate Cancer Doesn't Hurt Outcome

Sudden Flu Shot Shortage Stuns U.S.

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 5, 2004

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Kick Butts Without Weight Gain

Health Tip: Childbearing Women Need Folic Acid

Wednesday, October 06, 2004

Brief Drops in Testosterone Don't Hurt Healthy Men

Minority Boys Short on Sleep

Drug May Improve Learning in Down Syndrome Children

Study Warns Against Unnecessary Episiotomies

'X' Marks the 'Pox' for Mischievous Girls

Minimally Invasive Procedure Prevents Stroke

New Drugs Slow Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Health-Care Racial Divide Hospital-Based

Workplace Solvents Can Harm a Fetus

Flu Shot Shortage: What Can You Do?

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 6, 2004

Obesity Raises Death Risk From Breast Cancer

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Get Moving!

Health Tip: What Qualifies as Hypoallergenic?

Thursday, October 07, 2004

Many in Assisted Living Have Mental Health Problems

More Chlamydia Screening Urged for Women

Sports Injury Can Lead to Later Trouble

Smoking Ups Chances of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Brisk Walks Speed Stroke Recovery

Stem Cell Molecules Repair Genetic Damage

Drug Shortages Hurting Patient Care

Steroids Harmful for Head Injury Patients

Alzheimer's Drugs May Fight Rare Leukemia

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 7, 2004

Flu Shots Scarce Even for Most Vulnerable

Health Care Varies Even at 'Best' Hospitals

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Callus Behavior

Health Tip: Urinary Tract Infections

Friday, October 08, 2004

One-on-One Counseling Stems Spread of AIDS

Bed Covers Cut Down on Dust Mites

Infant Crying Can Trigger Abuse in Some Parents

Genes Linked to Sinusitis

Safety of All Cox-2 Drugs Questioned

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 8, 2004

Woman Gives Surprise Insight Into Hot Flashes

Spirituality Sought in Wake of 9/11

High Blood Pressure Hurts Sex Life

Soy May Strengthen Bones of Premenopausal Women

Not All Progestins Equal for Heart

Health Highlights

Health Tip: If You Have Asthma

Health Tip: Fight Chapped Lips

Saturday, October 09, 2004

Warm, Sunny Weather Brightens Mood

Stem Cell Research: Slow but Steady Progress

Health Highlights

Sunday, October 10, 2004

Shape Up for Ski Season

Combo Therapy Works Best for Smokers Looking to Quit

Health Highlights

Monday, October 11, 2004

Insulin Resistance May Be Early Sign of Cardiovascular Disease

Simple Kidney Test Predicts Heart Death

Folate Lowers High Blood Pressure Risk for Women

Many Make Mistakes with Asthma Medication

Botox Eases Pain of Breast Reconstruction

Tamoxifen Might Cause Slight Increase in Stroke Risk

Mental Health Plays Part in Marital Bliss

Shipshape Isn't What It Used to Be

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 11, 2004

Reeve Lauded as Real-Life Superman

Caminiti's Death Puts Spotlight on Steroids

FDA Denies Knowing Extent of Flu Vaccine Production Problems

Health Highlights

Health Tip: The Skinny on Liposuction

Health Tip: Candidiasis

Tuesday, October 12, 2004

Having Siblings Cuts Asthma Risk

Parents Affect Kids' Heart Disease Risk

Support Groups Help With Breast Cancer Fears

Genetic Clue to Preeclampsia Found

Alcohol Could Hike Risk of Irregular Heartbeat

Schools Must Help in Fight Against Obesity

Rehab Stays Shorter, but Death Rate Up

Air Pollution, Secondhand Smoke Pose Risks for Children

Obesity Surgery Sharply Improves Related Problems

Cleveland Ranked Tops in Hospital Care

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 12, 2004

Flu Shots Will Be Earmarked for Neediest

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Chlamydia Screening

Health Tip: Irradiated Food Isn't Dangerous

Wednesday, October 13, 2004

Smell Behind Sweat Uncovered

Common Heart Drugs May Slow Alzheimer's

Despite U.S. Ban, Drug Import Programs Proliferate

Increase Seen in Number of Low Birth Weight Babies

Differences in Autism Detailed

Anthrax Attacks Didn't Start Antibiotic Panic

Therapy Slows Down Multiple Sclerosis

Minimally Invasive Surgery Fixes Aneurysms

Scientists Find Molecular Key to Hearing

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 13, 2004

Breast Cancer Risk Tied to Early Growth Patterns

Fresh Blood Isn't Always Best for Little Heart Patients

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Walking Machines

Health Tip: Need Exercise?

Thursday, October 14, 2004

New Technology Clears Clogged Arteries

Sinus Infections Crop Up in Autumn

Anti-inflammatory Creams Ease Arthritis in Knee

Laughter Breaks Ice During Psychotherapy

Epilepsy Drug Linked to Developmental Delays in Offspring

Genetic Events May Cause Deadly Childhood Cancer

Early Forecast: Flu Season Could be Harsh

Study Suggests How Obesity Causes Diabetes

Cream May Prevent Vaginal HIV Infection

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 14, 2004

Surgeon General Warns of Bone Break Epidemic

Ephedrine Can Cause Sudden Death

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Should I Worry About Feeling Blue?

Health Tip: Does Your Newborn Have Kernicterus?

Friday, October 15, 2004

Herbal Cholesterol Drug Bad Mix for Many Prescription Meds

Laser Zaps Sun Damage

Binge Drinking May Be Bad for the Blood

Family History a Factor in Women's Urinary Incontinence

Malaria Vaccine Success Hailed as Breakthrough

Getting a Flu Shot Is Life's New Lottery

Fertility Concerns Impact Breast Cancer Therapy

Tough Warnings Ordered for All Antidepressants

Experts: 'Get Tough' Programs Don't Curb Youth Violence

U.S. Says No More Flu Vaccine

Location of Fat Affects Heart Risk

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 15, 2004

Health Highlights

Health Tip: What a Heel!

Health Tip: Ladder Safety

Saturday, October 16, 2004

The Truth About Colds and Flu

New Hope in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Health Highlights

Sunday, October 17, 2004

The Need for Light in Darker Seasons

Health Highlights

Monday, October 18, 2004

New Treatment for Lupus Found

Phone-in Care Doesn't Help Heart Failure Patients

Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Higher Breast Cancer Risk

Blood Pressure Drug Helps Fight Heart Failure

Antibiotics for Chronic Sinus Infections Not a Problem

Steroid Raises Pneumonia Risk in RA Patients

HRT Raises Risk of Abnormal Mammograms

Study to Test Imaging Method for Alzheimer's

Waiting to Cut Umbilical Cord May Improve Preemies' Health

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 18, 2004

Barometer Tied to Arthritis Flare-ups

Planned Changes to AIDS Prevention Funds Draw Fire

Health Highlights

Health Tip: How Dry I Am

Health Tip: Avoid Hot Tub Rash

Tuesday, October 19, 2004

Report: 1.7 Million Veterans Lack Health Insurance

U.S. Secures Another 2.6 Million Flu Vaccines

Minimally Invasive Breast Screening Has Limits

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Better For Stroke Diagnosis

New 'Superaspirin' Prevents Colon Cancer in Mice

Apple Skins Might Keep Colon Cancer Away

Breast Cancer Drug May Do Double Duty

Experimental Drug Could Prevent Bone Loss

Way to Treat Rare Genetic Disease Found

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 19, 2004

Hepatitis C Ups Risk of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Toothpaste Ingredient Guards Against Skin Cancer

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Find the Hidden Sugar

Health Tip: Get Enough Riboflavin

Wednesday, October 20, 2004

Jury Still Out on Testosterone Therapy

The Changing Role of America's Pharmacists

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 20, 2004

Steroid Cuts Death Rate From TB Complication

Tamoxifen Doesn't Increase Stroke Risk

Gene Variant Offers Asthma Protection

Soy Doesn't Affect Fertility

Study Finds New Road Hazard: Heart Attacks

Insulin Drugs Help Treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Walking Kids Through Aftermath of Domestic Violence

New Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation Shows Promise

Experts Urge Simple Steps to Prevent Colds, Flu

Betel Nut Tied to Head, Neck Cancers

Health Highlights

Health Tip: A Shingles Source of Chickenpox

Health Tip: Travelers, Be Wary of Cholera

Thursday, October 21, 2004

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 21, 2004

New Stents Tied to Rare Heart Attack Risk

Mental Distress on the Rise in the United States

Antipsychotics Tied to Insulin Problems in Kids

Study: Breast Milk Is Best When Fresh

Gene Passed by Mom Tied to Metabolic Syndrome

Estrogen Therapy for Tall Teens Linked to Fertility Problems

One Million More Doses of FluMist On The Way

Genetic Link to Down Syndrome Gets Murkier

New Hope for Leaky Bladders

Why Some See Auras

Web Not Always Safe Health Source for Some

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Handling Burns

Health Tip: So You've Given Up Meat?

Friday, October 22, 2004

Self-Help Booklets Help Smokers After Quitting

Cybill Shepherd Now an IBS Role Model

Protein Test May Detect Lung Cancer

Drug Treatment Keeps Multiple Sclerosis at Bay

Keep Sex Life Sweet Despite Menopause

Helping Hispanics Manage Diabetes

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 22, 2004

Experts Explain Seeming Paradox of Pill Study

Cancer Deaths Drop Among Asian Americans in California

Hospitals' Latest Offering: Room Service

Down Syndrome: A Medical Riddle That's Slowly Being Solved

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Why Women Live Longer

Health Tip: Jogging for Newbies

Saturday, October 23, 2004

Ease Your Edema

Many Foods Serve Up Health Benefits

Health Highlights

Sunday, October 24, 2004

Internet Study Looking for Best Ways to Quit Smoking

Entering the World with a Splash

Health Highlights

Monday, October 25, 2004

Mammography Escapes Poor, Rural Women

Key Protein in Breast, Ovarian Cancer Found

Hispanics, Women Less Likely to Be Tested for Colon Cancer

Sleep Disorders Can Signal Other Trouble

Restless Leg Syndrome Explained

New Guidelines for Kawaski Disease Issued

Exercise Might Protect Against Parkinson's Disease

Stress a Double-Edged Sword

Drunken Bees Act Like Buzzed Humans

Blood Vessel Function May Point to Heart Problems

Infection Key in Brain Injury to Preemies

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 25, 2004

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Genital Warts

Health Tip: Group B Strep and Pregnant Women

Tuesday, October 26, 2004

MRI Spots Vessel Trouble

Obese People Generate Bigger Health-Care Bills

New Treatment Blocks Cancer's Spread

Over-the-Counter Drugs Cut Cost of Colds

Heart Doctor Is Next Cereal Box Celebrity

HRT Promotions Plummet After Negative Study

Anesthesia Can Dim Elderly Patients' Minds

Heartburn Drugs Linked to Pneumonia

Uninsured Kids At Higher Risk for Burst Appendix

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 26, 2004

Device Lets Monkey's Brain Move Robot Arm

Baby Mice on Antidepressants Grow Up Depressed

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Canker Sores

Health Tip: Do You Need a Dental Implant?

Wednesday, October 27, 2004

Ovarian Cancer Rates Leveling Off Across Europe

Anesthesiologists Vulnerable to Drug Abuse

Smoking Ups Flow of 'Feel Good' Brain Chemicals

Behavior Therapy Urged for Kids with OCD

Internal Clock Governs Lungs, Too

Shedding Pounds Lengthens Life

Sleep Tucks Away Information

Virulent Parasite Yields Genetic Secrets

New Clues to Alcoholics' Sleep Problems

Shorter Intern Shifts Mean Fewer Medical Errors

Extreme Heat Can Degrade Mail-Order Drugs

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 27, 2004

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Stop Smoking

Health Tip: Handling Stress

Thursday, October 28, 2004

'Anesthesia Awareness': When Patients Wake Up During Surgery

Testosterone Tied to Memory

Link Between Migraine, Endometriosis Found

Obesity Linked to Higher Stroke Risk

Red Wine May Protect Against Lung Cancer

Scientists Find Key to Iron Disorders

Patients Report Dissatisfaction With Care

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 28, 2004

New Drug Helps Gout Patients

Allergy, Asthma Risk Shows Up in Umbilical Cord Blood

CDC: Chlamydia Testing Disappointingly Low

U.S. Eyes 5 Million Imported Flu Shots

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Juice Wisely

Health Tip: Yeast Infection

Friday, October 29, 2004

Mind the Cars, Not Just the Candy, for a Happy Halloween

Try Some Healthy Halloween Treats

Novel Approach Targets Alzheimer's Development

One Shot Eases Pain After Surgery

Cruising Into the Golden Years

Discovery Shines Ray of Hope on Eye Diseases

Traffic Accidents Hurt Productivity

Keeping Organ, Tissue Transplants Safe

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 29, 2004

While-You-Sleep Dialysis Proving Successful

New Anthrax Test Offers Quick Results

Health Highlights

Health Tip: Life Without Liver Spots

Health Tip: Diet and Portion Control

Saturday, October 30, 2004

Allergies Can Crop Up Indoors

Decline in Number of Breast Imaging Centers Worries Doctors

Health Highlights

Sunday, October 31, 2004

Blood Pressure Drugs Protect Diabetics' Kidneys

Getting a Good Night's Sleep

Health Highlights



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