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• Study Supports Wider Use of Statins (7/1/2009)
• Celiac Disease Making Inroads in U.S. (7/1/2009)
• Comic Strip Aims to Educate Families About Diabetes (6/30/2009)
• Newer Blood Tests May Not Improve Heart Risk Assessment (6/30/2009)
• Statins Might Stave Off Alzheimer's (6/30/2009)
• Sporadic Spikes in Blood Pressure Hike Chances of Hypertension (6/29/2009)
• Eating Well On the Road (6/28/2009)
• Eating Animal Fat May Lead to Pancreatic Cancer (6/26/2009)
• Soy in the Diet May Protect Lung Function (6/26/2009)
• Teens With Eating Disorders Benefit From Parents' Help (6/26/2009)
• Quick Angioplasty Best After Heart Attacks (6/24/2009)
• Extra Helpings of Vegetables, Olive Oil May Extend Life (6/24/2009)
• Eat Well, Live Longer (6/23/2009)
• Vinegar Might Help Keep Off Pounds (6/22/2009)
• Global Efforts to Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol Working (6/22/2009)
• Nestlé Recalls Cookie Dough Products (6/19/2009)
• Does Location Affect Kids' Weight? (6/19/2009)
• Lure of Bottled Water May Not Be Health Driven (6/19/2009)
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids Might Curb Depression in Heart Patients (6/18/2009)
• Newest Coated Stent Does Well in Real-World Trial (6/17/2009)
• A Substitute for Those Who Can't Take Statins? (6/15/2009)
• Cornflakes, White Bread Could Boost Heart Risk (6/11/2009)
• Another Blood Fat Fuels Heart Attack Risk (6/9/2009)
• 'Eco-Atkins' Diet Sheds More Than Pounds (6/8/2009)
• Grilled Meats Not Tied to Breast Cancer in Older Women (6/5/2009)
• Parental Eating Habits Don't Rub Off on Kids (6/5/2009)
• Researchers Uncover Why Turmeric Helps Heal (6/5/2009)
• Making Obese Mice Slim, Without Diet or Exercise (6/3/2009)
• Want to Stop Cancer? You Can, Experts Say (6/3/2009)
• Weight-Loss Surgery Options Compared in Super-Obese (6/2/2009)
• Women Who Run May Benefit From Extra Folic Acid (5/31/2009)
• Americans Score Low on Healthy Lifestyle (5/27/2009)
• Too Much Cola Can Cause Muscle Problems (5/27/2009)
• NFL Players Not at Increased Heart Risk (5/26/2009)
• Skip the Burgers and Throw Some Veggies on the Grill (5/22/2009)
• High Blood Fats Tied to Diabetic Nerve Loss (5/21/2009)
• E-Mailing Your Way to Healthier Habits (5/20/2009)
• With Heart Attacks, Fast Treatment Matters (5/20/2009)
• Ginger Eases Nausea From Chemo (5/15/2009)
• New Insights Show Ginseng Fights Inflammation (5/15/2009)
• Nutrient-Rich Diet Lowers Risk of Age-Related Eye Disease (5/15/2009)
• Daily Exercise at School Yields Rewards (5/14/2009)
• Folic Acid Reduces Infant Heart Defects (5/13/2009)
• Frequent Feedings May Be Making Babies Fat (5/12/2009)
• DASH Diet Has Extra Benefits for Women's Health (5/11/2009)
• Seniors Often Misstate Stroke History (5/11/2009)
• Racial Disparity Seen in Angioplasty Outcomes (5/8/2009)
• Drug-Coated Stents Better at Keeping Arteries Open (5/6/2009)
• Plavix, Heartburn Drugs May Be Risky Combination (5/6/2009)
• Irregular Heartbeat During Angioplasty Could Raise Death Risk (5/5/2009)
• Cholesterol Drugs May Help in Cardiac Emergency (5/1/2009)
• Can't Control Junk Food Cravings? Blame the Brain (5/1/2009)
• More Educated Choose Healthier Foods, But Pay More (5/1/2009)
• Vitamin E, Selenium and Soy Won't Prevent Prostate Cancer (5/1/2009)
• U.S. Public Lacks Confidence in FDA: Poll (4/30/2009)
• New Compound May Fight HIV (4/30/2009)
• Remembrance of Fat May Be at Root of Cravings (4/29/2009)
• Some Diet Sodas May Ward Off Kidney Stones (4/29/2009)
• Lifestyle Factors Tied to Older Adults' Diabetes Risk (4/28/2009)
• Smoking, Hypertension Each Account for 1 in 5 U.S. Deaths (4/28/2009)
• Acrylamide Doesn't Raise Lung Cancer Risk (4/28/2009)
• High Co-Pays Keeping Chronically Ill From Their Meds (4/27/2009)
• Statins Guard Against Prostate Cancer (4/27/2009)
• Many Who Should Use Statins Don't (4/25/2009)
• Hidden Salt in Diet Haunts Many With Heart Failure (4/25/2009)
• A Pre-Workout Meal to Help You Burn Fat (4/23/2009)
• Staying Slim Is Good for the Environment (4/22/2009)
• Fatty Fish May Cut Heart Failure Risk in Men (4/22/2009)
• Charring Meat May Boost Risk of Pancreatic Cancer (4/21/2009)
• Walnuts May Help Keep Breast Cancer at Bay (4/21/2009)
• Compound in Berries May Lessen Sun Damage (4/21/2009)
• Wine May Guard Against Lymphoma Recurrence (4/21/2009)
• Grapefruit Juice Boosts Anti-Cancer Drug's Effects (4/20/2009)
• Gum Chewing May Cut Craving for Snacks (4/20/2009)
• Kids and Veggies: Offer Them and They Will Eat (4/20/2009)
• Low Vitamin A, C Intake Tied to Asthma Risk (4/16/2009)
• Acetaminophen, Cholesterol Drugs May Help Fight Stroke (4/15/2009)
• Newer Antipsychotics May Boost Weight in Alzheimer's Patients (4/15/2009)
• Review Confirms Links Between Diet, Heart Health (4/13/2009)
• How Much Fish to Eat While Pregnant? (4/11/2009)
• Marathoners Go the Distance on Heart Health (4/10/2009)
• Declines in Foodborne Illness Have Plateaued, Report Says (4/9/2009)
• A Fat That May Keep You Thin (4/8/2009)
• Obesity Linked to Heart Failure Risk (4/7/2009)
• Protein Might Be a Troublesome Nutrient (4/7/2009)
• More U.S. Kids Taking Diabetes, Blood Pressure Drugs (4/6/2009)
• Kids Who Lack Self-Control May Be Prone to Weight Gain (4/6/2009)
• Dietary Changes Shield Latino Teens From Diabetes (4/6/2009)
• Broccoli May Ward Off Serious Stomach Ailments (4/6/2009)
• Sports Drinks May Be Tough on Teeth (4/3/2009)
• Grapefruit-Heavy Diet Helped Spur Dangerous Clot (4/3/2009)
• Antioxidant-Rich Foods Lose Nutritional Luster Over Time (4/2/2009)
• Fewer Sugary Drinks Key to Weight Loss (4/2/2009)
• Atkins Diet Tougher on Heart After Weight Loss (4/1/2009)
• The Dark Side of Vegetarianism (4/1/2009)
• Statin Might Help Fight Blood Clots in Veins (3/30/2009)
• One Pill Might Prevent Heart Disease (3/30/2009)
• Super Bowl Loss Can 'Kill' Some Fans (3/30/2009)
• No Increase in Clots With Drug-Eluting Stents (3/30/2009)
• Statin Might Help Fight Blood Clots in Veins (3/30/2009)
• Omega-3s of No Added Benefit to Heart Attack Patients (3/30/2009)
• Rapid Infant Weight Gain Linked to Childhood Obesity (3/30/2009)
• Families That Eat Together Serve Up Good Dietary Habits (3/27/2009)
• Urine Test May ID Unhealthy Diets (3/26/2009)
• Diabetics May Soon Have Low-Sugar Vegetable Juice (3/26/2009)
• Using Too Much Salt Is Common in U.S., CDC Says (3/26/2009)
• A Child's Sweet Tooth May Be All in the Bones (3/25/2009)
• U.S. Urged to Start 'Fixing the Problem' of Food Safety (3/25/2009)
• Oral Yogurt 'Vaccine' Could Blunt Ouch Factor (3/25/2009)
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids Guard Against Advanced Prostate Cancer (3/24/2009)
• Licorice May Block Absorption of Organ Transplant Drug (3/24/2009)
• Soy May Help Shield Asian-American Girls From Breast Cancer (3/24/2009)
• Lowest Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Levels the Best (3/23/2009)
• New Yogurt May Ease Stomach Ulcers (3/23/2009)
• Improved Fungicides May Be Easier on Environment (3/23/2009)
• Too Much Red Meat May Shorten Life Span (3/23/2009)
• High Blood Fat Levels Common in Americans (3/23/2009)
• Study Finds Millions More May Benefit From Statins (3/19/2009)
• High Rate of Early Heart Failure Seen in Blacks (3/18/2009)
• Millions of Americans With Chronic Ills Put Off Health Care (3/18/2009)
• Black Male Children Face Highest Risk for Food Allergies (3/17/2009)
• Drug Fails to Slow Progression of Atherosclerosis (3/17/2009)
• Exposure to Peanuts May Build Tolerance to Allergy (3/16/2009)
• Child's Food Allergies Take Toll on Family Plans (3/16/2009)
• Study Questions Screening for Leg Vessel Blockages (3/16/2009)
• Drugs Before Stents for Stable Heart Disease, Study Says (3/13/2009)
• Cholesterol Drugs Linked to Increased Fatigue (3/12/2009)
• Abnormal Heart Rhythm Boosts Death Risk for Diabetics (3/12/2009)
• Neck Fat a Measure of Heart Risk (3/11/2009)
• Migraines in Pregnancy Boost Vascular Risks (3/11/2009)
• Overweight Preschoolers Raise Their Heart Disease Risk (3/11/2009)
• Ankle Blood Pressure Test May Spot Hidden Heart Risks (3/10/2009)
• More Vitamin C May Mean Less Chance of Gout (3/9/2009)
• Healthy Foods Harder to Find in Poor Neighborhoods (3/6/2009)
• Belly Fat Puts the Pressure on Lungs (3/6/2009)
• Gene Explains How High-Fructose Diets Lead to Insulin Resistance (3/6/2009)
• Teens' Lung Health Is Linked to Their Diet (3/6/2009)
• Bias Against Obesity Is Found Among Future Dietitians (3/5/2009)
• Bad Marriages Harder on Women's Health (3/5/2009)
• Mom Was Right: Eat Your Broccoli (3/5/2009)
• Ethnicity May Drive Response to Obesity, Insulin Resistance (3/4/2009)
• School Lunches Too Fatty and Sugary, Critics Say (3/4/2009)
• Older Americans May Lack Adequate Nutrition (3/4/2009)
• U.S. Diet Needs Heart-Felt Overhaul (3/3/2009)
• Travel Safety Can Be a Passport to Good Health (2/28/2009)
• Risk Score May Predict Abnormal Heart Rhythm (2/27/2009)
• Weak Evidence Backs Most Heart Guidelines, Report Finds (2/25/2009)
• Iodine in Prenatal Vitamins Varies Widely (2/25/2009)
• Want to Lose Weight? Just Eat Less, Diet Study Suggests (2/25/2009)
• Sunken, Unexploded Bombs Pose Cancer Risk (2/18/2009)
• Salt Boosts Blood Pressure in High-Risk Patients (2/16/2009)
• Not Many U.S. Kids Need Statins (2/16/2009)
• Stars Strut Catwalk for Women's Heart Health (2/13/2009)
• Chocolate for Your Valentine a Healthy Idea (2/13/2009)
• Belly Fat May Make Migraines More Likely (2/12/2009)
• New Drug Shows Promise Against Heartbeat Abnormality (2/11/2009)
• Gender Disparities Persist in Treatment of Stroke (2/10/2009)
• Garlic Yields Up Its Health Secret (2/10/2009)
• Dietary Aid Helps Kidney Patients Stay Safe (2/10/2009)
• Genetic Test for Heart Disease Risk in the Works (2/9/2009)
• Taking Statins Faithfully Lengthens Life (2/9/2009)
• FDA: Company Knowingly Shipped Tainted Peanut Products (2/7/2009)
• Healthy Heart Tips for a Bad Economy (2/7/2009)
• Shorter Menopause May Speed Risk of Heart Disease (2/5/2009)
• Tainted China Formula Caused High Rate of Kidney Stones in Kids (2/4/2009)
• Obama Orders Review of FDA in Salmonella Outbreak (2/2/2009)
• Many Kids Don't Need the Vitamins They're Taking (2/2/2009)
• Adult Fast-Food Diets Tied to Too Much TV as Teen (1/30/2009)
• U.S. Launches Criminal Probe Into Salmonella Outbreak (1/30/2009)
• Synthetic HDL Could Fight Heart Disease (1/30/2009)
• All Products at Georgia Peanut Plant Recalled (1/29/2009)
• Study Finds High-Fructose Corn Syrup Contains Mercury (1/28/2009)
• Monitoring Protein Didn't Improve Heart Failure Outcomes (1/27/2009)
• Omega-6 Fatty Acids Can Be Good for You (1/26/2009)
• Salmonella Infection Numbers Still Rising; Recalls Rise Also (1/21/2009)
• U.S. Heart Attacks Becoming Less Severe (1/20/2009)
• Angioplasty Via Wrist May Be Safer (1/20/2009)
• Why Saying No to Foods May Be Harder for Women (1/20/2009)
• More Peanut Butter Products Join Recall List (1/20/2009)
• Peanut Butter Product Recalls Mount (1/19/2009)
• Genetic Data May Not Boost Heart Disease Predictions (1/19/2009)
• Women in Coastal Areas Have Higher Mercury Levels (1/19/2009)
• Preschool Lunch Doesn't Always Pack Nutritious Punch (1/19/2009)
• FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Peanut Butter Products (1/18/2009)
• Cholesterol Levels May Not Measure Cardiac Risk (1/16/2009)
• Kellogg Halts Sales of Peanut Butter Crackers (1/15/2009)
• FDA Issues Final Regulations for Genetically Engineered Animals (1/15/2009)
• More Peanut Butter Recalled in Salmonella Outbreak (1/14/2009)
• Millions More Americans Might Be Placed on Statins (1/13/2009)
• Diet, Exercise Cuts Kids' Risk for Metabolic Syndrome (1/13/2009)
• Minn. Confirms Tainted Peanut Butter Link to Salmonella Outbreak (1/13/2009)
• Peanut Butter Recalled as Salmonella Search Continues (1/12/2009)
• Officials Still Seek Source of Salmonella Outbreak (1/9/2009)
• Garlic as a Cancer Fighter? Maybe Not (1/9/2009)
• Americans Consuming More Sugary Beverages (1/9/2009)
• FDA Backs Cholesterol Drug Vytorin (1/8/2009)
• Guidelines Unveiled for Treating Clogged Heart Arteries (1/8/2009)
• It Pays to Eat Less as You Age (1/6/2009)
• When the Heart Stops Beating (1/5/2009)
• Gastric Bypass Halts Diabetes in Obese Teens (1/5/2009)
• Prenatal Nutrition, Postnatal Allergy Protection (1/4/2009)
• Grape Seed Extract Kills Leukemia Cells in Lab (12/31/2008)
• Dubious Drugs, Tainted Foods Top 2008's Health Stories (12/31/2008)
• Statins Help Prevent Delirium After Heart Surgery (12/26/2008)
• Vigorous Treadmill Workout Curbs Appetite Hormones (12/26/2008)
• Honey Bees on Cocaine 'Dance' When Food Is Found (12/25/2008)
• Proper Sleep May Help Clear Arteries (12/23/2008)
• Even a Little Overweight, Inactivity Hurts the Heart (12/22/2008)
• Eating Strategies for Healthier Holiday Parties (12/21/2008)
• For the Obese, Holiday Tables Serve Platefuls of Doubt (12/20/2008)
• Low Doses of Melamine Won't Harm Kids' Kidneys (12/19/2008)
• Limiting School Snacks Boosts Fruit, Veggie Consumption (12/19/2008)
• Toxic Poinsettias? Hangover Cures? It May Be All Fiction (12/18/2008)
• Coated Stents Better Than Bare Metal Ones in Short Run (12/18/2008)
• Strict Blood Sugar Lowering Won't Ease Diabetes Heart Risk (12/17/2008)
• 'Mediterranean'-Style Diet Best for Blood Sugar Control (12/17/2008)
• Phenols in Quality Olive Oil Suppress Breast Cancer Gene (12/17/2008)
• ICU Nutritional Program Failed to Boost Outcomes (12/16/2008)
• Stress Triggers Heart-Damaging Behavior (12/15/2008)
• Deaths From Heart Disease, Stroke Down 30% (12/15/2008)
• New Food Pyramid Is Aimed at Kids (12/13/2008)
• Fruits and Veggies May Strengthen Bones (12/12/2008)
• 2 Markers Predict Survival Odds in Colon Cancer Patients (12/11/2008)
• Crowded Households Raise Women's Heart Risk (12/11/2008)
• Study Suggests Sugar May Be Addictive (12/10/2008)
• Statin Use Doesn't Inhibit Lymphoma Drug Therapy (12/9/2008)
• 11 New Cholesterol Genes Identified (12/8/2008)
• Women's Death Rate Higher From Severe Heart Attack (12/8/2008)
• Mediterranean Diet Enriched With Nuts Cuts Heart Risks (12/8/2008)
• Holidays Don't Have to Make You Heavier (12/7/2008)
• Light Drinking Poses No Heart Risk for Women (12/2/2008)
• High Salt Levels Common in Many Foods (12/2/2008)
• Generic Heart Drugs as Good as Brand-Name Counterparts (12/2/2008)
• Folate in Early Pregnancy May Boost Wheezing in Baby (12/2/2008)
• FDA Touts Efforts to Enhance Food Safety (12/1/2008)
• Vitamin D Vital for the Heart (12/1/2008)
• Cranberries May Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections (11/27/2008)
• Fat-Sensing Hormones Might Fight Obesity (11/26/2008)
• Improper Microwaving Led to Pot Pie-Salmonella Outbreak (11/26/2008)
• Holiday Meals With a Calorie-Conscious Twist (11/26/2008)
• Bad Bosses Are Hard on the Heart (11/25/2008)
• Live Chickens on Trucks Could Transmit Dangerous Germs (11/25/2008)
• Substitutions Make Holiday Fare Healthier (11/22/2008)
• Texting Food Diaries Helps Kids Stick With Diets (11/20/2008)
• Genetic Testing No Real Help in Predicting Type 2 Diabetes (11/19/2008)
• Vitamin C, E Supplements Won't Help Prevent Cancer (11/18/2008)
• Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring (11/18/2008)
• Saturated Fats Linked to Cancer of Small Intestine (11/14/2008)
• High-Fat Diet While Pregnant May Produce Obese Kids (11/14/2008)
• Early Life Peanut Consumption Might Prevent Allergy (11/14/2008)
• Traces of Corn Found in Almost All Fast Food (11/13/2008)
• Angioplasty Not Always Worth the Price (11/12/2008)
• With Angioplasty, More Is Better (11/12/2008)
• High Blood Fat Levels Tied to Ischemic Stroke Risk (11/12/2008)
• Calcium, Vitamin D Won't Prevent Breast Cancer (11/11/2008)
• Lipoprotein Levels May Predict Women's Hypertension Risk (11/11/2008)
• Obese Kids Have Old Arteries (11/11/2008)
• Hispanics Less Likely to Get Repeat Artery Surgery (11/10/2008)
• Childhood Food Allergies on the Rise (11/10/2008)
• Statin Might Help More People Fight Heart Disease Than Thought (11/10/2008)
• Coated Stents Best for Heart Patients With Diabetes (11/10/2008)
• Lack of Potassium Linked to High Blood Pressure (11/9/2008)
• Don't Rely on Diet to Prevent Weight Regain (11/7/2008)
• Too Few Americans Aware of 'Pre-Diabetes' (11/6/2008)
• Green Areas Lower Health Inequities Between Rich, Poor (11/6/2008)
• Whole Grains Lower Risk of Heart Failure (11/5/2008)
• Smokers' Homes More Likely to House Hungry Kids (11/4/2008)
• Folic Acid and Other B Vitamins Won't Help Prevent Cancer (11/4/2008)
• Fish Twice a Week Cuts Diabetics' Kidney Risks (11/3/2008)
• Heavy Metals Can Taint Wine (10/31/2008)
• FDA Warns of Dangers of Mexican Vanilla (10/31/2008)
• Scientists Develop New Strategy to Fight Obesity (10/31/2008)
• Family Halloween Safety Can Be Fiendishly Simple (10/31/2008)
• Statins Lower Blood Marker for Prostate Cancer (10/30/2008)
• Coconut Oil May Help Fight Childhood Pneumonia (10/30/2008)
• Rate of Diabetes Cases Doubles in 10 Years: CDC (10/30/2008)
• Red Meat Helps Spur a Food Poison Germ (10/29/2008)
• Key Blood Test Protein May Not Cause Heart Disease (10/29/2008)
• Other Health Problems Can Delay MS Diagnosis (10/29/2008)
• Statins Reduced Death Risk From Pneumonia (10/28/2008)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis a Threat to the Heart (10/27/2008)
• Common Heart Drugs May Hamper Blood Thinner (10/27/2008)
• Cherry-Enriched Diet Cut Heart Risks in Rats (10/26/2008)
• Purple Tomato Extended Lives of Cancer-Prone Mice (10/26/2008)
• Breast Milk Molecule Gives Mom's Immunity to Baby (10/24/2008)
• New Diet Pill Doubles Weight Loss of Current Drugs (10/23/2008)
• High Fructose Diet Inhibits Appetite Hormone (10/23/2008)
• Eating Fast Until Full Triples Overweight Risk (10/22/2008)
• Health Insurance Rules Affect Medical Outcomes (10/22/2008)
• Food Allergies Up 18% Among U.S. Children (10/22/2008)
• Western Diet Boosts Global Heart Attack Risk 30% (10/20/2008)
• Acrylamide Doesn't Raise Gastrointestinal Cancer Risk (10/20/2008)
• Red Wine Compound May Slow Drinking-Linked Liver Condition (10/17/2008)
• Spices, Herbs Boost Health for Diabetics (10/17/2008)
• Chicken Soup May Lower Blood Pressure (10/16/2008)
• Fatness Boosts Inflammation in Body (10/16/2008)
• Overeating? Blame Your Genes (10/16/2008)
• A One-Man History of Cardiac Advances (10/14/2008)
• Heart Docs Often Fail to Order Tests Before Angioplasty (10/14/2008)
• Vitamin D Supplementation Guidelines for Youngsters Doubled (10/13/2008)
• Small Intestine Senses Bitter Toxins in Food (10/9/2008)
• Some Arteries Opened Safely Without Heparin (10/9/2008)
• Mental Barriers Block Obese Women From Exercise (10/9/2008)
• Fatty Acid in Olive Oil Wards Off Hunger (10/7/2008)
• Vending Machines Found in Most Middle Schools (10/6/2008)
• FDA Rules How Much Melamine Is Too Much (10/3/2008)
• Overeating Can Throw Off Metabolism (10/2/2008)
• FDA Faulted for Lack of Produce Oversight (9/29/2008)
• Eating Fish, Breast-Feeding Boost Infant Development (9/29/2008)
• Babies Who Eat Fish Lower Eczema Risk (9/26/2008)
• Surgery May Not Help Most People With Narrowed Brain Artery (9/25/2008)
• Statins Can Hinder Muscle Repair (9/25/2008)
• Moderate Aerobic Exercise Lowers Diabetics' Liver Fat (9/25/2008)
• A Honey of a Sinusitis Treatment (9/24/2008)
• Drug Coated Stents Better After Heart Attack (9/24/2008)
• Bone Loss Stable on Restricted Calorie Diet (9/23/2008)
• Cholesterol Drugs May Raise Post-Op Delirium Risk (9/22/2008)
• Red Wine Molecule Might Battle MS (9/19/2008)
• FDA Proposes Regulations for Genetically Engineered Animals (9/19/2008)
• Vitamin C Might Help Lower Hypertension (9/19/2008)
• Chamomile Tea May Ward Off Diabetes Damage (9/19/2008)
• 'Healthy Fat' Chemical Aids Body's Metabolism (9/19/2008)
• School-Based Efforts Boost Kids' Fruit, Vegetable Intake (9/18/2008)
• Premixed Insulin May Offer Better Blood Sugar Control (9/17/2008)
• Healthy Lifestyle Boosts Women's Longevity (9/17/2008)
• FDA Bars Generic Drugs From Indian Company (9/16/2008)
• Lifestyle Changes Boost Enzyme Regulating Cell Aging (9/16/2008)
• Mediterranean Diet Cuts Death From Chronic Diseases (9/12/2008)
• Broccoli Compound May Help COPD Patients (9/12/2008)
• Banning Soft Drinks in Schools Has Small Impact (9/12/2008)
• Vigorous Exercise Aids Those With Obesity-Related Gene (9/8/2008)
• Kids of Stressed, Low-Income Moms Prone to Weight Problems (9/3/2008)
• No Definitive Link Seen Between Vytorin and Cancer (9/2/2008)
• Brain 'Master Switch' May Control Appetite, Fertility (8/31/2008)
• Antioxidant-Rich Diet May Protect Against Eye Disease (8/29/2008)
• Salmonella Outbreak Over, U.S. Says (8/28/2008)
• Mistaken Beliefs About Cancer Abound (8/27/2008)
• Fat Cells in Obese People Are 'Sick' (8/27/2008)
• Nuts, Seeds, Popcorn Don't Boost Diverticulosis Risk (8/26/2008)
• LDL Cholesterol Tied to Increased Cancer Risk in Diabetics (8/25/2008)
• Food Allergy Action Plan Can Keep Kids From Harm (8/25/2008)
• Healthy Lunches Help Kids' Concentration in School (8/24/2008)
• Marinades Help Keep Grilled Meat Safe (8/22/2008)
• FDA Investigates Possible Vytorin-Cancer Link (8/22/2008)
• Intense Heat May Boost Tomato Antioxidant (8/22/2008)
• Spoonful of Sugar Really Might Help Medicine Go Down (8/21/2008)
• Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Won't Cause Cancer (8/20/2008)
• Bone Growth Protein Also Promotes 'Good' Fat (8/20/2008)
• Vitamin B, Folate Supplements Won't Help Heart (8/19/2008)
• More Juices Found to Affect Drugs' Effectiveness: Study (8/19/2008)
• Reaching the Heart Through the Wrist (8/19/2008)
• Freshman Weight Gain Has Many Culprits (8/16/2008)
• Kids' Obesity Linked to Ear Infections (8/14/2008)
• Angioplasty No Better Than Drug Treatment in Long Run (8/13/2008)
• Weight Loss After Diabetes Diagnosis Offers Big Benefits: Study (8/12/2008)
• Breakfast Eggs Keep Folks on Diet (8/12/2008)
• New Test Scans Beef for Mad Cow Disease (8/12/2008)
• Scientists Create Mice Resistant to Obesity (8/11/2008)
• Studies Refine Obesity's Risk for Heart Troubles (8/11/2008)
• Lack of Vitamin D Boosts Death Risk (8/11/2008)
• 2 Checklists Aid Those Over 50 With Medical Decisions (8/9/2008)
• Fat Cell Protein Boosts Heart Attack Risk in Elderly (8/8/2008)
• Too Much Salt Boosts Blood Pressure (8/8/2008)
• Soy Protein Doesn't Lower Cholesterol (8/8/2008)
• Fat Deposits Boost Heart Attack Risk (8/7/2008)
• Researchers Push Aggressive Cholesterol Control in Kids (8/4/2008)
• Excessive Drinking Boosts Risk for Metabolic Syndrome (8/4/2008)
• Study Explains How Cranberries Prevent Urinary Infections (7/31/2008)
• Fondness for Fish Keeps Japanese Hearts Healthy (7/29/2008)
• Diet Key to Diabetes Risk (7/28/2008)
• Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Might Help Prevent Alzheimer's (7/28/2008)
• Iced Teas Pose High Risk of Kidney Stones (7/25/2008)
• Some Sweeteners Inhibit Enzyme Tied to Type 2 Diabetes (7/25/2008)
• Weekends Tough on the Diet (7/25/2008)
• Soy Linked to Low Sperm Count (7/24/2008)
• Intestinal Gluten Receptor Is Gateway for Celiac Disease (7/24/2008)
• Twofold Action Urged for Pre-Diabetes (7/23/2008)
• Vytorin Fails to Lower Heart Valve Problems (7/21/2008)
• A Better Blood Test for Heart Risk? (7/18/2008)
• Low-Fat Milk OK for Some Toddlers (7/17/2008)
• Disease Prevention Programs Worth the Investment (7/17/2008)
• Dietary Fiber Cuts Risk of Pregnancy Complication (7/17/2008)
• U.S. Obesity Epidemic Continues to Grow (7/17/2008)
• Diet Plans Produce Similar Results (7/16/2008)
• Just Say No to Nuts During Pregnancy (7/15/2008)
• Coronary Heart Disease Not a Cheery Condition (7/14/2008)
• Warfarin Safer Than Heparin for Some Strokes (7/14/2008)
• Eating Less May Slow Aging Process (7/14/2008)
• Optimism About Heart Risk Pays Off (7/14/2008)
• Popular Tilapia Might Not Help Heart (7/11/2008)
• Finding Out How Flavonoids Protect the Heart (7/10/2008)
• Ankle-Arm Blood Pressure Test Predicts Heart Disease Risk (7/8/2008)
• Secondary Schools Serve Unhealthy Foods (7/7/2008)
• Omega-3, Some Omega-6 Fatty Acids Boost Cardiovascular Health (7/7/2008)
• Pediatricians Recommend Cholesterol Drugs for Some Kids (7/7/2008)
• Child Care May Lead to Unwanted Weight Gain in Infants (7/7/2008)
Medical Breakthroughs
• Animal Fat Linked to Pancreatic Cancer (7/1/2009 10:00:00 AM)
• Parents Misdiagnose Milk Intolerance (6/23/2009)
• Red Yeast Rice Capsules Reduce Cholesterol (6/16/2009)
• Exercise, Active Social Life Keeps You Sharp (6/10/2009)
• Heavy Drinkers, Smokers Risk Developing Painful Condition (6/10/2009)
• Aqua Lipo (6/8/2009)
• Risks Behind Colorectal Cancer (6/8/2009)
• Warning Issued for "Energy Gum" (6/3/2009)
• Weight Loss Tune-Up (5/27/2009)
• Eat Fish, Boost Brain Power (5/22/2009)
• Moms Obesity Linked to Asthma in Kids (5/20/2009)
• Fitness Levels may Lower Death Risks (5/20/2009)
• Drug Could Fight Sleep-Related Obesity (5/19/2009)
• Diet and Exercise Help Cancer Survivors (5/14/2009)
• Caffeine Beneficial to Male ALS Patients (4/24/2009)
• Walnuts Lower Breast Cancer Risk (4/24/2009)
• Well-Done Meat Linked to Pancreatic Cancer (4/23/2009)
• Wine Beneficial for Cancer Patients (4/22/2009)
• Exercise Reduces Leakage through the Blood Brain Barrier (4/22/2009)
• PCBs Shown to Alter Brain Development (4/15/2009)
• Soybeans Reduce Effects of Menopause (4/13/2009)
• A New Explanation for Insulin Resistance (4/10/2009)
• Get Aggressive to Beat Smoking (4/9/2009)
• Big Belly Ups Chances for RLS (4/8/2009)
• Obesity Rates Based on Ethnicity (4/8/2009)
• Healthy Gums Equal Healthy Babies (4/8/2009)
• Broccoli Sprouts Ward Off Stomach Cancer (4/7/2009)
• Packing on Pounds Impacts the Gums (4/6/2009)
• Sleepless Nights Linked to High Blood Pressure (4/3/2009)
• Brush Your Way to a Healthy Baby (4/3/2009)
• How Hot is Too Hot for Tea? (4/1/2009)
• Obesity in Babies? (3/31/2009)
• Diabetics Can Finally Drink Up (3/30/2009)
• Study: Childhood Soy Diet Reduces Breast Cancer Risk (3/30/2009)
• Filtering Out Bad Cholesterol (3/30/2009)
• Pass the Peas to Lower BP (3/26/2009)
• Young Blacks More Likely to Die of Heart Disease (3/26/2009)
• Drinkers Beware: Face Flushing Sign of Cancer Risk (3/25/2009)
• Eat Fish to Prevent Advanced Prostate Cancer (3/25/2009)
• Stopping Peanut Allergies (3/20/2009)
• Good Cholesterol has Genetic Links (3/17/2009)
• Obesity Complicates Pancreatic Cancer (3/17/2009)
• Love Handles put Squeeze on Lungs (3/11/2009)
• Red or White: Could one Prevent Breast Cancer? (3/11/2009)
• Which Comes First? Alcohol or Depression? (3/9/2009)
• Daily Glass of Wine Good for the Esophagus (3/5/2009)
• Alcohol-Branded Merchandise Ups Teen Drinking (3/5/2009)
• Drinking Linked to Pancreatic Cancer (3/4/2009)
• Vitamins May Help Women Keep Their Eyesight (3/2/2009)
• Filtering Out Bad Cholesterol -- In-Depth Doctor's Interview (2/28/2009)
• Calcium May Protect Against Cancer (2/27/2009)
• Small Changes Can Decrease Risk of Stroke (2/25/2009)
• Super-Sized Stroke Risk (2/24/2009)
• Heart Attack Alert (2/23/2009)
• Detecting Heart Failure (2/20/2009)
• Clinical Trials Saving Kids (2/18/2009)
• Fractures up Death Risk for Men and Women (2/5/2009)
• Americans Living Longer Thanks to Cleaner Air (1/23/2009)
• Surgery-Free Treatments for GERD (1/22/2009)
• Heart Condition Affects Exercise (1/21/2009)
• Heart Disease: The World's Number One Killer (1/21/2009)
• Mother's Diet Impacts Fetal Health (1/21/2009)
• Players Love the Game, Not the Gore (1/20/2009)
• Blood Type Fights HIV (1/14/2009)
• Get More Sleep to Fight Off Colds (1/14/2009)
• Treadmills Walks Help PAD Patients (1/14/2009)
• Natural Defense Against Colon Cancer (1/13/2009)
• Black Raspberries Fight Cancer (1/12/2009)
• Failed Infection Control Ups Risk for Hepatitis (1/9/2009)
• Tight Glucose Control Disappoints (1/9/2009)
• Existing Drugs May Treat Obesity (1/7/2009)
• Olive Oil: The New Cancer Weapon (1/5/2009)
• Sleep Disorder Linked to Dementia, Parkinsons (1/5/2009)
• New Findings about Drug-Covered Stents (1/2/2009)
• Autoimmunity Cells Found in Healthy Adults (1/2/2009)
• Dangerous Prenatal Condition Linked to Exercise (1/1/2009)
• New Insight into How Cells Get Nutrients (12/31/2008)
• Shapely Bodies Handle Stress Better (12/31/2008)
• Genes and Booze: A Cancer Cocktail? (12/31/2008)
• Deaths Linked to Children's Cold Meds? (12/30/2008)
• Easing Nerve Pain after Surgery (12/29/2008)
• Holiday Health Myths (12/26/2008)
• Obesity: All in Your Head? (12/23/2008)
• Psychological Distress-Heart Disease Link (12/18/2008)
• Alcohol + Genetic Variation = Violence (12/18/2008)
• Smoking Linked to Colorectal Cancer (12/18/2008)
• Allergies and Sleep Disruption (12/17/2008)
• Stay Healthy With Sleep (12/15/2008)
• Weight-Loss Surgery: A Cure for Diabetes? (12/15/2008)
• Obese Kids Fare Worse in Car Crashes (12/12/2008)
• Study: Vitamins C and E Dont Prevent Cancer (12/12/2008)
• See Green -- Lose Weight? (12/11/2008)
• Fighting Against Breast Cancer in Obese Patients (12/8/2008)
• Fighting Breast Cancer in Obese Patients (12/5/2008)
• Folic Acid During Pregnancy Increases Risks (12/5/2008)
• Toxic Chemical Linked to Obesity (12/4/2008)
• Some Diabetics at Higher Risk for Heart Disease (12/4/2008)
• Exercise Eases Depression and Heart Disease (12/3/2008)
• Heart Healthy Vitamin D (12/3/2008)
• Corticosteroids Linked to Pneumonia (12/1/2008)
• New Species of Ebola Virus (11/28/2008)
• The Ups and Downs of Alcohol (11/28/2008)
• Scientists Find New Way to Kill Pain (11/27/2008)
• Potential Drug Therapy for Quitting Smoking (11/25/2008)
• Depression Undiagnosed in Centenarians (11/25/2008)
• Household Chemical Dangers (11/24/2008)
• Weight Loss Surgery for Two (11/20/2008)
• Chemobrain: The Battle after Cancer (11/19/2008)
• Smokers Should Eat Broccoli (11/19/2008)
• Intervention Boosts Breast Cancer Survival (11/19/2008)
• Understanding Lung Cancer (11/18/2008)
• Anorexia Changes Bone Structure (11/18/2008)
• Pregnancy Diet May Predict Obesity (11/13/2008)
• Off-Label Prescriptions (11/12/2008)
• Aspirin and Diabetic Cardio Risk (11/11/2008)
• Flu Shot Reduces Blood Clots (11/10/2008)
• Low Potassium Leads to High Blood Pressure (11/10/2008)
• The Folate Debate (11/10/2008)
• Vitamin May Help Alzheimers (11/7/2008)
• Secondhand Smoke Leaves Some Hungry (11/6/2008)
• Alcohol Screening at the Pediatricians Office (11/5/2008)
• Weight Gain During Pregnancy (11/1/2008)
• Existing Conditions Delay MS Diagnosis (10/30/2008)
• Old Blood Carries Risk of Infection (10/29/2008)
• Exercise to Prevent Severe Strokes (10/24/2008)
• Birth Weight Determines Birthmark Risk (10/21/2008)
• Transplants Abroad Come With Risks (10/20/2008)
• Vitamin B Doesnt Help Alzheimers Patients (10/17/2008)
• Antibiotic Discovery Offers Hope (10/17/2008)
• Another Step Toward Polio Eradication (10/17/2008)
• Links to Eye Disease (10/16/2008)
• Parkinson's Prevention may be in Milk (10/15/2008)
• Vitamin D Recommendations Doubled (10/14/2008)
• Mixed Results in Bone Study (10/14/2008)
• Inherited Breast Cancer and Red Wine (10/13/2008)
• Does the Flu Vaccine Work? (10/10/2008)
• Taking Pain Relief to the Next Level (10/10/2008)
• Flu Vaccine Protects Mothers and Babies (10/9/2008)
• Kill Fat Cells, Reverse Diabetes? (10/8/2008)
• ADHD Treatment Prevents Drug Abuse (10/7/2008)
• Red Wine and Lung Cancer (10/7/2008)
• Mediocre Grades for Patient Care (10/6/2008)
• Vitamin C May Hinder Cancer Treatments (10/2/2008)
• Dieting During Pregnancy (10/2/2008)
• Gene Links Obesity, Colon Cancer (10/2/2008)
• Pain Isnt Just a Symptom of Arthritis (10/1/2008)
• Testing for Diseases at Home (10/1/2008)
• Early Drinking Predicts Problematic Future (9/30/2008)
• Gastric Bypass Results (9/22/2008)
• Colonoscopy Re-screening Guideline (9/18/2008)
• Study Links Plastics to Disease (9/17/2008)
• Older Gamblers at Risk for Suicide (9/17/2008)
• Massage Beneficial to Cancer Patients (9/16/2008)
• Women Confused About Osteoporosis (9/16/2008)
• Vitamin B12 Good for Older Brains (9/15/2008)
• Brush Your Teeth to Prevent Heart Disease (9/12/2008)
• Keeping Older People Fit (9/12/2008)
• Spiritual Medicine (9/12/2008)
• Survival Rates Improve (9/12/2008)
• Herpes Drug Doubles as HIV Treatment? (9/11/2008)
• Lack of Sleep may Cause Elderly Falls (9/9/2008)
• Obesity Dangerous for Asthmatics (9/8/2008)
• HIV Discovery may Lead to new Treatments (9/5/2008)
• Weight Gain Predicts Blood Pressure (9/4/2008)
• Calcium Linked to Prostate Cancer (9/4/2008)
• Why Gastric Bypass Helps Diabetics (9/3/2008)
• Catching Heart Attacks Earlier (9/3/2008)
• Exercise Delays Alzheimer's Symptoms (9/3/2008)
• Drug Lowers Blood Pressure in Teens (8/28/2008)
• HRT Improves Quality of Life (8/27/2008)
• Snoring Linked to Childhood (8/26/2008)
• How to Kick the Smoking Habit (8/26/2008)
• Cholesterol Levels Linked to Cancer (8/26/2008)
• Chewing Gum Helps Recovery (8/25/2008)
• Alcohol Dependence Delays Childbearing (8/25/2008)
• A Closer Look at Cheating (8/22/2008)
• Poor Sleep May Lead to Heart Problems (8/22/2008)
• Worry Disrupts Sleep of Caregivers (8/21/2008)
• B Vitamins Dont Help Heart Patients (8/21/2008)
• Arsenic Linked to Diabetes? (8/21/2008)
• Antidepressants Impact Driving (8/20/2008)
• Immune System May Reject Stem Cells (8/20/2008)
• Suicidal Thoughts Common Among Students (8/19/2008)
• Air Pollutant Mimics Cigarette Smoke (8/18/2008)
• Is Smoking in Our Genes? (8/15/2008)
• Ear Infections Linked to Obesity (8/15/2008)
• Substance Abuse Overlooked in Elderly (8/14/2008)
• Treating Childhood Mental Disorders (8/14/2008)
• Fighting Flesh-Eating Bacteria (8/14/2008)
• Soldiers Turn to Alcohol After Combat (8/13/2008)
• New Treatment for Addicts? (8/13/2008)
• Immediate Weight Loss Key for Diabetics (8/13/2008)
• Anxiety Connected to Genes (8/12/2008)
• Immigrant Children Less Active? (8/11/2008)
• Early Maturing Girls Need Attention (8/11/2008)
• Cholesterol and Children (8/11/2008)
• Fish Keeps Brain Healthy (8/7/2008)
• Sleep Linked to Weight (8/7/2008)
• Diet and Diabetes (8/5/2008)
• An Exercise Pill? (8/4/2008)
• Mice Help Treat Sinusitis (7/28/2008)
• Treating Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (7/25/2008)
• Veggies may Prevent Blindness (7/23/2008)
• Recruiting Young Smokers (7/21/2008)
• Loud Music, More Drinking (7/21/2008)
• Preemies Face Tougher Life (7/18/2008)
• Exercise Might Slow Brain Shrinkage in Alzheimers Patients (7/17/2008)
• Eating Nuts During Pregnancy Increases Childs Asthma Risk (7/17/2008)
• Stomach Bug May Protect Against Asthma (7/16/2008)
• Study: Stop Smoking Treatments Dont Last (7/15/2008)
• Genetics Make Quitting Harder (7/14/2008)
• Vitamin A Combats Infant Mortality (7/14/2008)