Jul 19, 2008Falls Are Top Cause of Injury, Death Among ElderlyNot all homes are the same, but common sense measures can reduce the risk, expert says Jul 18, 2008Incidence of Mantle Cell Lymphoma on RiseAggressive form of non-Hodgkin disease puts older men chiefly at risk, study finds All Newborns Should Have Ears Screened, Task Force Says Up to 3 of every 1,000 U.S. babies born with hearing loss, experts note Research Finds Causal Link Between Ending Drinking, Depression But giving mice on the wagon an antidepressant restored brain's ability to make new cells Magnetic Pulses to Brain Improve Lazy Eye in Adults Vision improved temporarily, Canadian researchers report Gene Variations May Predict Antidepressant Response Finding could help advance individualized medicine for psychiatric patients Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Endangers Neurotrophin Levels These peptides are critical for normal development of the brain, study says Many Recovering Alcoholics Depend on Coffee, Cigarettes But smoking may increase the likelihood of relapse, expert says Suckling Infant Triggers 'Trust' Hormone in Moms Breast-feeding releases oxytocin, involved in bonding, release of milk in humans, animals Alzheimer's Research Brings Progress, Setbacks Once-promising vaccine fails to ease symptoms, but old drug offers new hope A Better Blood Test for Heart Risk? Tracking 2 proteins might be more precise than cholesterol readings, experts say Breast-Fed Babies Have Fewer GI Infections But they're more likely to be iron-deficient, study finds Loud Music in Bars Hastens Drinking French researchers say blasting tunes makes patrons down more alcohol in less time Heart Blood Vessels Grown in the Lab Could offer a future alternative to bypass surgery, researchers say Jul 17, 2008Gene Mutation Puts Some Kids at Risk for Tobacco AddictionHaving 2 copies of variant, puffing before age 17 boosted odds for being heavy smoker Genetics, Social Factors Tied to Male Delinquency Family, friends, school impact expression of certain molecular variants, study says Low-Fat Milk OK for Some Toddlers Pediatricians look to help those at risk of obesity or with high cholesterol Disease Prevention Programs Worth the Investment Within five years, $16 billion a year could be saved, report claims New Guidelines on Infant Stroke Released Experts note symptoms and treatment of these youngest patients differ from adults U.S. Health Care Still Ill, Survey Finds Lack of access to insurance called a primary stumbling block Too Much, Too Little Sleep Linked to Stroke Risk Postmenopausal women who slept more than nine hours a night had up to 70% higher risk Brain Scans Show Heightened Risk for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Found less activity in region that curbs habitual thinking, researchers say Parents of Autistic Children Are Often Aloof Themselves Finding buttresses idea that disorder has genetic roots Dietary Fiber Cuts Risk of Pregnancy Complication Preeclampsia raises blood pressure, but the nutrient lowers the odds, study finds U.S. Obesity Epidemic Continues to Grow One-quarter of Americans report being obese, CDC report says FDA Says It's Safe to Eat Tomatoes Salmonella outbreak may be winding down; peppers remain suspect Jul 16, 2008Many Women Struggle With Uncontrolled Blood PressureBut medications and lifestyle changes can head off threats like heart attack and stroke Empathy Is 'Hard-Wired' in Children's Brains Scans show young naturally prone to relate to pain in others, study says New Model Allows Testing of Hepatitis C Treatments Culture lets scientists infect cells with virus from the blood of infected patients No Evidence Breast Self-Exams Cut Cancer Deaths Review of studies says monthly check is 'an option' for women starting in their 20s 1 | 2 |3 |4 |5 | |
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