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HealthDay April Archive

Friday, April 01, 2005

New Options Offer Relief from Cancer-Related Bone Pain

Nonsurgical Technique Effective Against Fibroids

Scientists Spot New Cholesterol-Lowering Target

Radiation for Prostate Cancer May Make Rectal Cancer More Likely

Chemo Drug May Fight Brain Tumors in Kids

Surgical Infection Rates Lower in Elderly

Study: Partial Prostate Cancer Freeze Therapy Effective

New Techniques Safely Remove Deep Vein Clots

Terri Schiavo's Legacy

New Test Gives Early Warning of Kidney Failure

Clinical Trials Update: April 1, 2005

Health Highlights

Pope Near Death

Experimental Implant Tames High Blood Pressure

Critics Oppose U.S. Government's Abstinence Web Site

Feuding Continues After Terri Schiavo's Death

Third Fair Linked to Florida E. coli Outbreak

Health Tip: Day Care Diseases

Health Tip: Driving With Your Pets

Saturday, April 02, 2005

Procedure Offers Hope for Peripheral Artery Disease

Statins Do More Than Lower Cholesterol

Autumn Birth Linked to Childhood Brain Cancer

Pope John Paul II Dies

Health Highlights

Terri Schiavo Autopsy Completed
Illinois Governor Orders New Rule to Fill Birth Control Pill Prescriptions
It's Time to Spring Forward

Experimental Implant Tames High Blood Pressure

Critics Oppose U.S. Government's Abstinence Web Site

Third Fair Linked to Florida E. coli Outbreak

Sunday, April 03, 2005

Antioxidant Levels May be Linked to Autism

Garlic Boosts Lung Health in Rats

Cranberries May Help Keep Arteries Clear

Health Highlights

Higher Stress Levels May Help Fight the Flu

Cancer Patients Given Radiation 50 Percent Above Prescribed Levels

Terri Schiavo's Body Cremated
Illinois Governor Orders New Rule to Fill Birth Control Pill Prescriptions
It's Time to Spring Forward

Monday, April 04, 2005

MTV Generation Not Attuned to Hearing Loss

Zinc Hones Teens' Thinking Skills

U.S. Parents Exposing Children to Cigarette Smoke

Born to Run

Too Much Tube Time Can Turn Kids Into Bullies

Clinical Trials Update: April 4, 2005

Education Effort Reduces Shaken Baby Syndrome Risk

New Hope Against Inoperable Liver, Lung Cancers

'Moon-Walk' Chamber May Speed Orthopedic Rehab

Drinking During Pregnancy May Upset Child's 'Body Clock'

Testosterone Behind Men's Higher Aneurysm Risk

Pregnancy Complication Linked to Hypertension in Kids

Health Highlights

Viagra May Help Treat Pregnancy Disorder

Florida E. coli Cases Rise to 24

Teens Perceive Oral Sex as Less Risky: Survey

Environmentalists Hail EPA Cancer-Risk Guidelines

Pediatricians Condemn Steroid Use

Higher Stress Levels May Help Fight the Flu

Health Tip: Bipolar Disorder in Children

Health Tip: Preventing the Spread of Rabies

Tuesday, April 05, 2005

Brain Can Bounce Back After Meth Users Quit

Cognitive Therapy Successful Against Depression

Kids Follow Parents in Using Alternative Therapies

Exercise, Stress Management Boost Heart Health

Certain Diet Drugs Can Help Boost Weight Loss

Study Questions Ibuprofen Ban Before Surgery

Diuretics Best for High Blood Pressure

Worker's Comp Can Keep Injuries Lingering

Monthly Shot Helps Control Alcoholism

Clinical Trials Update: April 5, 2005

Health Highlights

Peter Jennings Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

Drug Companies Launch Program to Help Poor Americans

'Different' Bird Flu Strain Hits North Korea

Propane Heaters Recalled for Potential Leak

Older Airbags Riskier for Children

Most Adults Don't Get Enough Vitamin D: Study

Health Tip: Making End-of-Life Decisions

Health Tip: Walking Tips for Seniors

Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Free, Confidential Alcohol Screening Offered

Vitamin E May Harm Patients With Head, Neck Cancers

Anemia Drug May Not Increase Cancer Survival

Smell, Taste of Tobacco May Ease Smoking Withdrawal

Scientists Find Key Player in Cancer's Spread

Staph Infections Turning Up Outside Hospitals

Newer Antidepressants Work 2 Ways

Progestin Dose May Explain HRT's Breast Cancer Link

A New Blood Test for Heart Risk?

Health Highlights
While quitting tobacco is a must, there's no guarantee you'll escape lung cancer
Clinical Trials Update: April 6, 2005

Another HPV Vaccine Passes Test

Health Highlights

Red Sox Manager Hospitalized With Chest Pain

Active Ingredient in Marijuana Slows Hardening of Arteries in Mice

Electronic Nose Sniffs Out Lung Cancer

Alcohol Use Reduces Breast Milk Supply: Study

Talking About Suicide With Teens Won't Spur Thoughts: Report

Monaco Ruler Prince Rainier Dies

Health Tip: Your Baby's Teething

Health Tip: Handling Postpartum Depression

Thursday, April 07, 2005
Science Waking Up to While-You-Sleep Dialysis

Skin Problems Common With Certain Arthritis Drugs

HIV-Infected Parent's Final Illness Toughest on Teens

Epstein-Barr Virus May Boost Lupus Risk in Blacks

Doctor-Owned Specialty Hospitals Faulted in Study

Infants Are Able to 'Read' the Mind

Mediterranean Diet Extends Lives

Smoking Lowers In-Vitro Fertilization Success Rate

Early Arthritis Gives Clues to Treatment

Exercise Keeps Arthritis Disability At Bay

Refugees More Likely to Suffer PTSD

Bextra Pulled From Market

Clinical Trials Update: April 7, 2005

Pfizer Withdraws Bextra From Market

Health Highlights

Silicone Breast Implants Prone to Rupture, Report Tells FDA

Florida Tomato Packing House Linked to 2004 Salmonella Outbreak

Judge Allows Pentagon to Resume Anthrax Vaccinations

Controversial U.S. Research Findings Valid: Report

Mental Health Problems Plague Kids After Foster Care

Study Finds Link Between Milk Drinking and Parkinson's in Middle Aged Men

Health Tip: Swim Safely

Health Tip: Ringing in the Ears

Friday, April 08, 2005
Electroacupuncture May Ease Blood Pressure

Newer Schizophrenia Drug Stems Loss of Gray Matter

Researchers Spot Proteins Key to Cancer's Spread

Lasers Can Repair Most Causes of Varicose Veins

Clinical Trials Update: April 8, 2005

Doctors Take Issue With Bextra Withdrawal

Mercury Fillings in Moms Don't Lead to Small Babies

Money Can Buy Happiness When Ill

Heart Transplants in Babies Not Limited by Blood Type

Your Eyes, Not Your Stomach, Count Calories

School Bus Fumes Worst for Kids on Board

Health Highlights

Link Confirmed Between Petting Zoo Animals, E. coli Outbreak

Red Sox Manager Released From Hospital

Onions May Thwart Osteoporosis: Study

Malaria Tricks the Immune System, Research Shows

Delta Airlines Giving Electronic Passenger Lists to CDC

Marburg Outbreak Still Not Under Control: WHO

North Korea Asks South Korea for Bird Flu Help

Health Tip: Infertility's Emotional Toll

Health Tip: Avoiding Obesity

Saturday, April 09, 2005
Black Women Need to Guard Against Colon Cancer

Health Highlights

EPA Halts Controversial Pesticide Study Using Kids

Link Confirmed Between Petting Zoo Animals, E. coli Outbreak

Almost Three in Four Seniors Use Alternative Medicine

Onions May Thwart Osteoporosis: Study

Malaria Tricks the Immune System, Research Shows

Delta Airlines Giving Electronic Passenger Lists to CDC

Sunday, April 10, 2005
New Breast Cancer Drugs Offer Alternative to Tamoxifen

Knowing When Prescription Drugs Are Safe

Health Highlights

Gene Variant Linked to Cardiovascular, Autoimmune Diseases

NIH Staffers Allege Sexual Harassment, Safety Issues Within Agency

EPA Halts Controversial Pesticide Study Using Kids

Almost Three in Four Seniors Use Alternative Medicine

Link Confirmed Between Petting Zoo Animals, E. coli Outbreak

Study to See Whether Berries Slow Oral Cancer

Monday, April 11, 2005
Exercise Isn't Always Enough to Lower Blood Pressure

Few Women Say They'd Use Tamoxifen Preventively

Study: Cell Phones Won't Raise Brain Tumor Risk

Asthma Might be Linked to Grandma's Smoking

Clinical Trials Update: April 11, 2005

FDA Reconsidering Silicone Breast Implants

Fish, Soy Oil Quickly Cut Heart Attack Risk

A Molecular Explanation of Why Muscles Weaken With Age

Light Therapy Brightens Seasonal Blues

Injuries Rising as More Kids Take Up Golf

Sleeping Pills Won't Increase Elderly Fall Risk

Computer Keyboards Spread More Than Words

FDA Warns Against Antipsychotic Drugs for Elderly With Dementia

Health Highlights

Mammography Effectiveness and Public Awareness Result in Earlier Cancer Detection

Guiliani Report Calls for Halt on Drug-Importation Laws

New Blood Test Can Identify Heart Failure

Anti-Epileptic Kits Recalled for Dosing Error

Health Tip: Do You Have Sleep Apnea?

Health Tip: Nail Salon Safety

Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Statins Seem to Help Stroke Patients

Liver Protein Points to Anti-Obesity Drugs

Minor Misdosage of ER Clot-Busting Drugs May be OK

Tracking Kidney Patients' Cardiac Risks

'Lazy Eye' Therapy Can Help Older Children

Technique May Safely Preserve Fertility in Breast Cancer Patients

Prescription Drug Prices Soaring Above Inflation

Experimental Dual Childhood Vaccine Disappoints

Polio Vaccine: It Tamed a Scourge, Transformed Medicine

Clinical Trials Update: April 12, 2005

Black Women Less Apt to Get Breast Cancer Gene Test

Health Highlights

Leaner Teens Tend to Exercise More Vigorously: Study

Cloned Beef, Milk the Same as Regular Cattle's

Low-Fat Diets May Lack Vitamins for Children

Leading Cancer Researcher Killed by Ambulance

Health Tip: Field of Dreams

Health Tip: Help for Hay Fever

Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Electricity Delivers Gene to Fight Melanoma

New Clues to Killer Heart Failure

Shaking Disorder Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

Protein Helps Control Cancer's Spread

Two Agents Fail to Fight Off Alzheimer's

In Reversal, FDA Panel Backs Return of Silicone Breast Implants

Too Much Water Gets Runners in Trouble

Spirituality May Slow Alzheimer's

Problem Gamblers Show Brain Impairment

Deadly Flu Virus Mistakenly Sent to Thousands of Labs

Some Asthma Sufferers May Not Need Daily Steroids

Clinical Trials Update: April 13, 2005

Health Highlights

Stopwatches Used to Clock Premature Ejaculation

Consumer Group Challenges Health Insurance Ads

Lead Fears Spur Children's Fishing Pole Recall

Positive Trial Results Reported for Withdrawn MS Drug

SpaghettiOs, Jell-O Pudding Recalled for Undeclared Allergens

Health Tip: Suspicious Moles

Health Tip: Colon Polyps

Thursday, April 14, 2005
Science Takes A Swing at "Yips"

Experts Offering Free Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Screening

Ibuprofen May Protect Against Parkinson's

Meat Preservative Could Preserve Human Heart

Ovary Removal Doubles Parkinson's Risk

Obesity Can Be Real Headache

Report: Set Federal Standards for Cord Blood Banks

U.S. Executions by Lethal Injection May Not Be Humane

Tamoxifen Eases Prostate Cancer Treatment Side Effects

U.S. Seeks Cause of Flu Virus Mix-Up

Clinical Trials Update: April 14, 2005

FDA Panel's Breast Implant Ruling Puzzles, Pleases

Ephedra Ban Lifted by U.S. District Judge

Health Highlights

U.S. Cites Decline in Foodborne Illness Rates

Anonymous Charge Against FDA Nominee Postpones Vote

Inactive Gene Could Signal Pending Breast Cancer: Study

FDA OKs Device to Coach and Monitor Patients

Stopwatches Used to Clock Premature Ejaculation

Health Tip: Aching Feet?

Health Tip: Diabetes and Hip Fractures

Friday, April 15, 2005
Drug Fights MS-Linked Emotion Disorder

Arctic Summer Sun Spurs Migraine

Researchers Focus On Deep-Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's

Weight-Loss Drug Shows Further Promise in European Trial

Two-Drug Combo May Best Replace Bextra, Vioxx

Botox May Quiet Chronic Daily Headache

Clinical Trials Update: April 15, 2005

Ephedra Court Ruling Rekindles Debate

College Students Underestimate Their Drinking

Tissue Scan May Improve Prostate Cancer Treatment

Have a Drink -- and a Smoke, Too

'Slow' Physical Therapy Fights Tough Back Pain

Health Highlights

Two-Thirds of Flu Virus Specimens Destroyed

U.S. Bill Would Ensure Prescriptions Are Filled

Anti-HIV Gel Should Be Available Soon, U.N. Official Says

Vietnam Vets Who Didn't Spray Agent Orange Still at Risk: Study

Health Insurer Moves Away From Mail-Order Drugs

Health Tip: Curb Your Child's Weight

Health Tip: If You Grind Your Teeth

Saturday, April 16, 2005
Actor James Garner Heads Up New Lupus Campaign

Health Highlights

Flu Virus Scare Spurs Test Kit Changes

Report: Schiavo Was Not Abused

FDA Tells Makers to Pull Ads for Levitra, Zyrtec

U.S. Bill Would Ensure Prescriptions Are Filled

Sunday, April 17, 2005
Web Site Gives Info on Grapefruit/Drug Interactions

Science Makes Strides Against Restless Legs Syndrome

Health Highlights

Progress Slowing Against Child Deaths

Flu Virus Scare Spurs Test Kit Changes

Report: Schiavo Was Not Abused

FDA Tells Makers to Pull Ads for Levitra, Zyrtec

Monday, April 18, 2005
Statins May Halve Advanced Prostate Cancer Risk

Sunshine, Vitamin D Improve Lung Cancer Survival

Painkillers May Protect Against Colon Cancer

Deep Brain Technique Eases Chronic Pain

Weight, Smoking Affect Back Pain Surgery Success

Daily Aspirin, Ibuprofen Cut Smokers' Oral Cancer Risk

Brain Injections Lower Alzheimer's Plaques in Mice

Antibody Promising Against Variety of Cancers

Clinical Trials Update: April 18, 2005

Obesity: Bad For Men, Women and Kids

Doctors Use Living Donor Transplant to Treat Diabetes

Web Site Checks Up On Hospital Quality

Health Highlights

Target Restricting Access to Cold and Allergy Products

U.S. May Soon End Cancer Drug Trial

Dangerous Flu Samples Found in FedEx Warehouses

U.S. Child Vaccine Supply Running Low

Drugmaker Reports Positive Angina Drug Trials

Health Tip: Multi-infarct Dementia

Health Tip: Managing Menopause

Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Pregnancy Hormone May Prevent Breast Cancer

Spit Tests May Someday Catch Cancer

Post-Attack Vaccine Plus Antibiotics Best Against Anthrax Release

Fluorescence Improves Brain Tumor Surgery Outcomes

Heart Failure Drug May Raise Death Risk

U.S. Mercury Levels No Threat to Adult Brain

New Leukemia Drug Overcomes Gleevec Resistance

Happy People Make for Healthy People

U.S. Unveils New Food Pyramid

Clinical Trials Update: April 19, 2005

Obesity Not as Life-Threatening as Thought

Most U.S. Kids Now Vaccinated Against Chickenpox

Health Highlights

Broccoli, Red Chili Pepper May Slow Cancer Tumors: Study

Wyoming Has Top State Medical Board

Canada First Country to Approve Cannabis-Derived MS Drug

Grilled Meat Byproducts Cause Cancer, HHS Says

Survey: 4 in 10 Seniors Don't Take Drugs as Directed

U.S. Ends Cancer Drug Iressa Trial

Health Tip: Visiting Petting Zoos

Health Tip: Choosing the Right Surgeon

Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Turning Fearsome Viruses Into Cancer Foes

Health Savings Accounts Won't Help Uninsured: Report

Compound Attacks Cancer on Two Fronts

Knocking Out Leukemia With a One-Two Punch

Mixed Results for Lymph-Removing Ovarian Cancer Surgery

Gene Mutation Linked to Cancer Risk

Antibiotics Don't Fight Heart Disease

Green Tea Prevents Prostate Cancer in High-Risk Men

Processed Meats Linked to Pancreatic Cancer

Clinical Trials Update: April 20, 2005

Second Oral Treatment For Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Works

Mom's Diet May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk in Daughters

Health Highlights

Arrests Made in Internet Drug Crackdown

Canada Approves Sales of Plan B Contraceptive Without Prescription

Stem Cells That Divide Too Much Can Turn Cancerous

Destruction of Deadly Flu Virus Samples Almost Finished: WHO

Thousands in Tennessee Face Hepatitis Shots

Hoover Vacuums Recalled for Fire Hazard

Health Tip: Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Health Tip: Understanding Cradle Cap

Thursday, April 21, 2005
Sizing Up That 'Look of Love'

CT Brain Scans Optimize Stroke Treatment

Folic Acid Fortification Cuts Birth Defects

Injuries Don't Deter Young Athletes

The Sleep-Wake Body Clock May Also Control Appetite

Beer, Red Wine Both Boost Blood Pressure

A Clean Sweep for Electric Toothbrushes

Teens Don't Get Health Counseling They Need

Clinical Trials Update: April. 21, 2005

Missing Killer Flu Virus Sample Count Not Clear: CDC

Tonsillectomy Helps Kids' Sleep Apnea

Ear Tube Surgery Doesn't Harm Kids' Hearing

Health Highlights

Male Murder Rates Increase in 2003: Report

Congress Investigates Harassment Charges at NIH

U.S. to Get a Lot Grayer Over Next 25 Years

FDA Probes Possible Link Between Epilepsy Drugs, Suicide

Moms May Pass On Male Diseases

Teens Favoring Household Meds Over Street Drugs

Health Tip: Preventing Knee Pain

Health Tip: What's Behind Compulsive Overeating?

Friday, April 22, 2005
Alcohol a Strong Risk Factor for Hypertension in China

Genes May Point to Aggressive Breast Cancers

Experts Downplay OTC Painkiller Risks

New Weapon Against Alzheimer's Found

Cameras at Intersections Can Reduce Accidents

Day Care at Early Age May Cut Leukemia Risk

Clinical Trials Update: April 22, 2005

Wanted: Organ Donors

Pacemakers Continue to Prove Their Worth

Women, Young People At Highest Sunburn Risk

Gene Variant Yields Clues to Brain Cancer

Health Highlights

FDA OKs Return of Contraceptive Sponge

Dutch Woman Diagnosed With Mad Cow

Lexington, Ky., Tops Allergy Capitals List

U.S. Traffic Death Rate Hit Record Low in 2004

Vaccine Preservative Not as Dangerous as Claimed: Study

Global War on Malaria Making Slow Progress

Health Tip: Help Your Child Stop Wetting the Bed

Health Tip: Always Reach for the Stars

Saturday, April 23, 2005
Running Smart, Running Strong

Health Highlights

Last Deadly Flu Virus Outside U.S. Destroyed: Report

Women's Groups Ask for Review of FDA Breast Implant Vote

Black Women More Likely to Have Unnecessary Cesareans: Study

FDA OKs Return of Contraceptive Sponge

Sunday, April 24, 2005
Virtual Reality May Help Troubled Vets

Golden Slumbers in the Golden Years

Health Highlights

E-mails Suggest Merck May Have Known of Vioxx's Risks: Report

Medicare to Restructure Appeals Hearings: Report

Antibody Cures Mice Infected With West Nile Virus: Study

Women's Groups Ask for Review of FDA Breast Implant Vote

Monday, April 25, 2005
Few in U.S. Living Healthy Lifestyles

Brain Stem Cells Coaxed to Produce Insulin

Chest X-Rays May Catch Osteoporosis

Clinical Trials Update: April 25, 2005

Bypass Surgery Doesn't Harm Cognitive Ability

Children With Soft-Tissue Cancers Face Risk of More Tumors

Antiplatelet Drug May Help Aspirin Prevent Stroke

High-Volume Hospitals Best for Aortic Valve Repair

Gene Therapy Eyed as Alzheimer's Treatment

Surgery Benefits Children With Epilepsy

Consent Forms Often Tough to Understand

Elderly Benefit From Dual Lung Cancer Therapy

Drinking-and-Driving On the Rise Again

Health Highlights

FDA Orders More Warning on Heart-Failure Drug

IBM Develops Medical Data-Sharing Technology

Defibrillator Manufacturer Expands Recall

MRI May Help Detect Subconscious Thoughts

E-mails Suggest Merck May Have Known of Vioxx's Risks: Report

Health Tip: After Immunizing Your Child

Health Tip: What to Eat If You Have Arthritis

Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Combo Artery Surgery Needs More Study

Screening for Iron Disorder Urged

Are Seniors Healthier?

Consumer Ads Can Alter Prescribing Patterns

Genetic Defect Calls for Colon Cancer Screening

Access to Mammography On the Decline

A Pinch of Spice Helps Keep Drivers Alert

Ultrasound Spots Bowel Complication in Newborns

New Technique Helps Treat Tumors

Clinical Trials Update: April 26, 2005

Breast Cancer Drug Shows Lifesaving Promise

Exercise May Slow Alzheimer's

Health Highlights

Federal Advisors Offer Stem Cell Research Guidelines

Arizona Bans Junk Food Sales in Schools

Low Oxygen Levels May Pose Health Risk to Airline Passengers

Pfizer Recalls Epilepsy Drug

European Union Issues Warnings on Child Use of Antidepressants

Health Tip: Examining Your Own Breasts

Health Tip: Traveling With Oxygen

Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Homicides More Likely at Workplaces That Allow Guns

Steady Diet of Soy Cuts Breast Cancer Risk

Nonprofit Nursing Homes Beat For-Profits in Study

Mesotherapy Not Proven as Weight-Loss Method

New Scanners Catch Blood Clots in Lungs

Childhood Infection Takes Toll on Seniors, Too

Key Player in Inflammation Found

Clinical Trials Update: April 27, 2005

Iron Overload Strikes All Races

Too Little Sleep Could Cause Diabetes

Health Highlights

Texas A&M Researchers Say They've Cloned a Horse

Report Urges Changes to Nutrition Program

20 Million Working Americans Lack Health Insurance: Report

Congress Focuses on NFL Steroids Policy

Consumer, Health Groups Back Drug-Safety Bill

Health Tip: Men Who Have Osteoporosis

Health Tip: Itching for Skin Care?

Thursday, April 28, 2005
Liver May Be Prime Source of Good Cholesterol

Pregnancy and Epilepsy Cause Tough Choices

New Sleeping Pill Promises Long-Term Results

Campaign Hopes to End Disparities in Breast Cancer Care

Cyclosporine Linked to Return of Liver Tumors

Vitamin D, Calcium Supplements Don't Cut Fracture Risk for Elderly

Weighing Risks, Benefits of Prescription Drugs

Design of HIV Vaccines May Have Been Faulty

Autism: New Insights But Cure Still an Elusive Goal

Clinical Trials Update: April 28, 2005

U.S. Adds New Mosquito Repellents

HRT Poses Yet Another Health Dilemma

Weight in Middle Age Linked to Cognitive Trouble in Old Age

Health Highlights

Fewer U.S. Counties Record Unhealthy Air Pollution

Working Mothers Most Common Users of Botox Shots

Some Global Cancer Rates Have Doubled Since 1975

Senate to Consider Tightened Abortion Restrictions

U.S. Officials Predict No Severe Flu Vaccine Shortages

Health Tip: Is Your Baby Colicky?

Health Tip: Are Corns and Calluses Causing Pain?

Friday, April 29, 2005
Gene Therapy Trial Focuses on Leg Pain

Extra Pounds Equate to Knee Damage

Rosacea Affects Most People in Multiple Ways

Overcoming Breast-Feeding's High Hurdles

The Many Mysteries of Stem Cells

Pollutants Prove to Affect Male Fertility

Heat, Radiation Combo Strikes Strong Blow Against Tumors

Clinical Trials Update: April 29, 2005

Exercise, Diet Aid Youthful Obesity

Freshman Weight Gain: a Myth?

Nitric Oxide May Have Connection to Heart Failure

Health Highlights

Diabetes Drug Derived from Lizard Wins FDA Approval

Eli Lilly Halts Trial of Pediatric Sepsis Treatment

Experts: U.S. Should Hear Radiation Fallout Claims

Glaxo Corrects Defects in Two Drugs

Nationwide Recall of Swabsticks Ordered

Kids' Folding Chairs Recalled for Collapsing

Health Tip: When You're Dizzy and Your Ears Ring

Health Tip: Does Your Mouth Feel Dry?

Saturday, April 30, 2005
Feelings of Discrimination May Hurt the Heart

Adding Fiber May Help Diabetics

Health Risks Escalate for Overweight Kids

Too Little Magnesium Tied to Artery Troubles

Liver Enzyme May Be at Root of Heart Disease

Combat Veterans Pay a Price Decades Later

Low-Salt Diets May Harm Heart, Study Says

Health Highlights

Tougher Steroid Penalties Sought in Baseball

Diabetes Drug Derived From Lizard Wins FDA Approval

Garlic Cuts Heart Risks, Research Finds

Eli Lilly Halts Trial of Pediatric Sepsis Treatment

Experts: U.S. Should Hear Radiation Fallout Claims

Glaxo Corrects Defects in Two Drugs

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