Sep 04, 2008Even Kids With Known Allergies Can Be Safely VaccinatedExperts develop sequence of instructions they say could help doctors evaluate risks Scientists Discover How Osteoarthritis Destroys Cartilage For sufferers of joint disease, finding could lead to preventive treatments, study says Sleep Therapy Restores Brain Function in Insomniacs Brain imaging suggests it could be a non-pharmacological intervention for the disorder Scientists Spot New Twist in HIV Infection Discovery brings better treatments, even a cure, a bit closer Neighborhood Alcohol Outlets Tied to Kids' Injury Risk Parental supervision undermined in 'disordered' areas where liquor is sold, study says Research Unveils Earliest Cell Changes in Down Syndrome Mouse study shows disturbance of regulating gene starts domino effect altering development Non-Hospital Baby Abductions on the Rise Study highlights the value of education and media involvement Study Dispels Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine Parent advocate disagrees, noting that only one potential mechanism was studied 'Street' Drug Use Down, Rx Drug Abuse Rising: U.S. Report Survey shows young adults moving away from coke, meth but toward prescription meds Genetic Mutations Linked to Deadly Cancers Findings of 3 studies focus on brain and pancreatic tumors FDA Demands Tougher Warnings on Immunosuppressive Drugs Officials want stronger labeling about fungal infection risk Most U.S. Kids Getting Recommended Vaccinations More than 77% are fully inoculated, federal officials say 2 Million Cancer Cases Tied to Tobacco Use The U.S. review covered the period from 1999 to 2004 Sep 03, 2008Hydrating Kidney Patients With Sodium Bicarb Has Little EffectStudy shows it was no better than sodium cloride in preventing problems during screening Drug Given 24 Hours After Stroke Helps Repair Brain Tissue Bryostatin may also work in patients with Alzheimer's and traumatic injury, study says Cholesterol Drugs Lower Stroke Risk in Older People Atorvastatin as beneficial in those over 65 as in younger patients, study says Doctors Could Play a Part in Preventing Suicides Study suggests restricting access to firearms for at-risk patients saves lives Early Weight Gain Might Mean Higher Blood Pressure Later But parents shouldn't worry, researchers say College Freshmen See Rx Drug Misuse More Risky Than Alcohol, Pot But surveys found cocaine viewed as most dangerous to health Height May Boost Prostate Cancer Risk, Study Suggests But the findings could be pure chance, one expert says Study Links Serum Calcium, Prostate Cancer Death High, but still normal, levels triple risk of aggressive disease Kids' Fever Time Cut Using Ibuprofen First Study finds they had 55 minutes less with illness than those who took paracetamol alone New Drug Helps Relieve Gout Pegloticase normalized uric acid levels within 6 hours for participants in phase II trial New Screening Catches More Breast Cancers Finding among new trends in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, experts say Defibrillators Don't Diminish Quality of Life But the shocks they produce can signal danger, researchers say Sep 02, 20083 Questions Can Spot Possible Postpartum DepressionStudy found quick screen was as good as conventional testing Brain's Serotonin May Explain Seasonal Mood Changes Higher binding potential in winter could clarify why people feel down when sun shines less Paid Family Leave Program Goes Mostly Unused Study finds only 5% of Californians took benefit of nation's 1st such law, passed in 2004 Youth Suicides Continue to Rise in U.S. One reason may be reluctance to prescribe antidepressants, study suggests Extremely Preemie Babies Prone to Behavior Woes Later On Children born at or before 25 weeks were 4 times more likely to have problems at age 6, study found 1 | 2 |3 |4 |5 | |
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