HealthDay News
- Athletes Need to Protect Against Heat Stroke: Expert (07.31.2010)
- Taking simple steps during summer sports can prevent potentially fatal illness, athletic trainer says
- Research Illuminates How the Human Neck Developed (07.30.2010)
- Using genetics, scientists discovered anatomical changes that helped the brain advance in people
- Why Cancer Screening Campaigns Can Backfire (07.30.2010)
- Emphasizing low rate of prostate testing had unintended effect, study finds
- Doing Prescribed Exercises May Help Relieve Arthritis Pain (07.30.2010)
- Adhering to recommended routine reduced aches, boosted strength, researchers found
- Many Horse Lovers Saddle Up Unsafely (07.30.2010)
- Nearly a third were injured over past 3 years, largely in preventable accidents, expert finds
- H1N1 Protection in Coming Season's Flu Vaccines: FDA (07.30.2010)
- Just one shot should shield against multiple strains, agency says
- Flu Vaccine for Upcoming Season Approved (07.30.2010)
- Protects against three strains predicted to be most prevalent
- Too Soon to Tell Whether Dengue Fever Will Spread in U.S. (07.30.2010)
- Not clear yet where 46 cases in Florida came from, CDC official says
- Mom's Weight Before Pregnancy May Affect Weight of Child (07.30.2010)
- Women overweight/obese before conceiving more likely to have overweight/obese kids: study
- Sciatica Relief May Depend on Type of Steroid Delivery (07.30.2010)
- Different types of injections explored in study
- Health Highlights: July 30, 2010 (07.30.2010)
- Experimental Diet Pill May Bring 'Modest' Weight Loss (07.30.2010)
- Contrave combines an antidepressant with an anti-addiction drug
- Clean Water May Still Pose Health Risk for Swimmers (07.30.2010)
- Microbes at sub-tropical beaches can cause stomach, respiratory problems, study finds
- More Women to Get Health Insurance Under Affordable Care Act (07.30.2010)
- Report finds 15 million will get coverage, while 14.5 million will get better coverage
- Genetic Tests Marketed to Consumers Can Be Dangerously Misleading (07.30.2010)
- People eager to be screened should see a qualified genetic counselor first, experts warn
- Many Leaders Actually Want to Help Others: Study (07.30.2010)
- European researchers challenge the common belief that most leaders are selfish, egoistic and exploitative
- Health Tip: Signs You May Have Sleep Apnea (07.30.2010)
- When breathing pauses or becomes shallow during sleep
- Health Tip: Does Your Child Have a Behavior Disorder? (07.30.2010)
- When behavior goes beyond typical mischief or rebellion
- Calcium Supplements Linked to Boost in Heart Attack Risk (07.30.2010)
- People should get needed mineral through their diet, researchers say
- Menopause Treatment Could Harm Kids, Pets, FDA Warns (07.29.2010)
- Agency reports cases where exposure to hormone spray for skin caused adverse reactions
- Doctors, Patients Rarely on Same Page (07.29.2010)
- Physicians often mistaken about patients' beliefs, feelings about their illness
- Experts Support FDA Panel's Backing of New Blood Thinner (07.30.2010)
- Brilinta, which got nod from agency advisors Wednesday, would be welcome option, docs say
- Cuvposa Approved for Chronic Drooling in Children (07.29.2010)
- Primarily those with neurological disorders
- Breast Cancer's DNA Yields More Secrets (07.29.2010)
- Another study shows that not all tumors are alike, pointing to better treatments
- Story-Telling More Difficult for Brain-Injured Children: Study (07.29.2010)
- Parents can help by spending more time developing narratives, researchers suggest