Nov 21, 2008Iressa as Good as Chemotherapy for Lung CancerDaily pill easier to take, has fewer side effects than chemotherapy, experts say Aquarobics May Help Ease Labor Women who exercised during pregnancy needed less pain meds, study found New Type of Ebola Virus Discovered 2007 outbreak in Uganda genetically distinct from other known species Exercise Keeps the Brain Young Experiments in mice find running increases production of neural stem cells ADHD Medications Don't Pose Cancer Risk Study found 2 popular drugs do not cause genetic damage that can lead to disease Autumn Babies More Prone to Asthma Winter viruses may be to blame, study suggests Nov 20, 2008Colorectal Cancer Treatment Costs Vary WidelyChemotherapy figures alone may differ by almost $37,000 per patient, study finds Dental Implants Need More Work Than Root Canals Review suggests preserving natural teeth should be top priority for patients, clinicians When the Caregiver Becomes the Patient Study finds those tending Alzheimer's relatives at risk for hospital visits of their own Vitamin D Deficit Could Lead to Heart Woes Winter's lack of sun means adults at risk should be monitored, experts say Specialized Stroke Care Improves Outcomes And for those hospitals without dedicated units, telemedicine can bridge gap, study says Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids' Heart Risks More carotid artery thickening in these young adults points to danger, study finds Texting Food Diaries Helps Kids Stick With Diets Study found hi-tech method improved compliance more than paper and pencil Inhibiting Protein May Keep Cancer Cells From Refueling Researchers say finding could be key to new disease-fighting therapies Colorectal Cancer Screens Detect Unrecognized Disease Finnish study says about 40% returned positive results in review of national program CDC Monitors Shortage of Hib Vaccine The shot protects against infection that can cause meningitis, pneumonia in young children Estrogen May Explain Why Women With Cystic Fibrosis Suffer More Study found high levels of hormone worsened respiratory disease U.S. Lags on HIV Testing Goals Despite call for routine exams, 60,000 Americans were infected last year Nov 19, 2008Sport Supplement May Help Shield Seniors From FallsBeta-alanine boosts muscle, balance, study finds Not All Smiles Are Created Equal Study finds people struggling with rejection can spot a phony grin Child-Care Relationships Tied to Kids' Stress Levels At school or home, they can raise long-term health risks, studies say Patient's Race Doesn't Affect Emergency Room Care Trauma treatment similar regardless of ethnicity, U.S. study finds Long-Term Antibiotic Use Affects 'Good' Gut Bacteria Study finds up to 30% of beneficial species, strains are significantly affected Technique Tracks Cancer-Killing Cells Innovative approach could aid research, treatment, experts say Growth Hormone Boost May Not Slow Alzheimer's A promising approach in mice disappoints in human trial Compound Tied to Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia High kynurenic acid levels like 'gasoline on the fire' of affected neurotransmitters Researchers ID Suite of Genes in Aging Process Biomarkers could provide scientific baseline for anti-aging drug trials, study says New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics Structural abnormalities start early, researchers report Genetic Testing No Real Help in Predicting Type 2 Diabetes Traditional risk factors, such as obesity, are just as useful, studies find Smokeout '08: The Perfect Time to Quit American Cancer Society urges people to stop for a day, then for life 1 | 2 |3 |4 |5 | |
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