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Jul 09, 2008

ELS Plus CPR Boosts Blood Flow After Cardiac Arrest
Catheter procedure keeps heart tissue alive, benefits other organs, study finds

Breast-Conserving Surgery Leaves Many Cancer Patients Disappointed
Poor aesthetic outcome after lumpectomy linked to depression, fear, study finds

Gene Activity May Explain Deadlier Breast Cancers Among Younger Women
Study finds more than 350 common sets of genes in patients under 45

Men Often Not Told of Severity of Wife's Cancer
Study finds almost 40% say docs never said condition was terminal until near death

Seniors Having More Sex Than Ever
Study finds big jump in number of those over 70 who are 'doing it'

Assisted Breathing Eases Lung Symptoms for Heart Patients
But it doesn't improve death rates, study finds

Surfing to a Higher Weight
Teen girls likely to be heavier if they spend a lot of time on the Internet, study shows

New Technique Harvests Stem Cells at Earlier Stage
Research shows future production of new lines may be done without destroying embryo

Heat Exposure a Dangerous Summer Threat
The poor, the elderly and people without health insurance especially vulnerable, study says

Diabetes, Weight Tied to Male Infertility
Both conditions cause significant decrease in body's ability to repair sperm DNA, studies find

Thalidomide Continues to Show Benefits Against Myeloma
The once-notorious drug aiding certain patients with the blood cancer

Gene Mutation Tied to Inherited Atrial Fibrillation
Defective hormone may point to new targets for treatment, study says

Salmonella Illnesses Now Largest Foodborne Outbreak in U.S. History
Infection toll at 1,017; health officials add hot peppers and cilantro as suspect foods, along with tomatoes

Jul 08, 2008

A Sweet Way to Shield Baby's Teeth
Syrup containing sugar substitute xylitol actually helps prevent cavities, researchers say

Keep a Food Diary, Lose Twice as Much Weight
Logging intake makes you think about what you eat, study finds

Pregnancy Boosts Heart Attack Risk
Older age of American moms may be behind increase in cases, experts say

Kids' Obesity May Lead to Epidemic of Adult Diabetes
Impact has yet to be felt, since type 2 course may take 10 years to show, study says

Cancer Care Unaffected by Doctor Reimbursement Changes
Study says Medicare Modernization Act yet to show drop-off in access predicted by critics

Thickness, Location Predict Skin Cancer's Spread
Thicker tumors boost risk almost fivefold, German study finds

Low Iron Levels Cut Cancer Risk in Men With PAD
Those who had phlebotomy were 37% less likely to develop disease

Hormone Therapy Shows Little Benefit Against Prostate Cancer
Survival rates no different than 'watchful waiting,' study shows

Ankle-Arm Blood Pressure Test Predicts Heart Disease Risk
Could improve current assessments, report says

FDA Approves Genetic Test for Breast Cancer
Kit will help identify which patients are most likely to respond to Herceptin

FDA Mandates Black Box Warning for Some Antibiotics
Fluoroquinolones, which include Cipro, can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture, agency says

College-Educated Fare Better When Cancer Strikes
They've gained most from recent advances in treatment, survival, study finds

A Blood Marker Could Spot Diabetes Risk
Higher levels of fetuin-A were linked to later disease development, study found

Jul 07, 2008

Molecule Uses Cellular Recycling to Treat Kidney Cancer
Finding represents a major shift for targeted therapy, study says

ADHD Might Raise Kids' Obesity Risk
Parents should be aware of small risk for those not on meds, expert says

Dietary Supplement May Prevent Breast Cancer
Resveratrol, found in red wine, grape skins, inhibits abnormal cells, study finds

'Sideline' Rage Triggers Mirror Those of Angry Drivers
Parents who rant at kids' sporting events let ego get in the way, study says

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