Nov 21, 2008High Blood Pressure Stalks Many AmericansSeven in 10 don't do enough to protect themselves from stroke, heart attack Getting Tough on Bullying Kids, parents and schools need to work together to stop abusive behavior, experts say Iressa as Good as Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer Daily pill easier to take, has fewer side effects than chemotherapy, experts say Latin Women More Likely to Be Unhappy With Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions Spanish-speaking women need more culturally targeted information, study finds Scientists ID Uterine Muscle Switch for Contractions Finding may lead to new therapies for preterm labor Long-Term Erythromycin Cut COPD Complications But researchers remain cautious about future antibiotic resistance from widespread use 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 New Approach Keeps Tumor Cells From Refueling Finding might one day lead to a novel technique to combat cancer, study says FDA Approves New Drug for Severe Epilepsy Trials showed Banzel proved effective against Lennox-Gastaut syndrome 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 1 | 2 |3 |4 |5 | |
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