EXTEpilepsy Drug Aids Muscle Disorder (HealthDay)The epilepsy drug valproate appears to ease the symptoms of adults who have a genetic disorder called spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), which seriously weakens muscles, a small U.S. study finds.
Women, Men May Start Smoking for Different Reasons (HealthDay)Social pressure and other environmental factors are more likely to trigger smoking in women, while genetic factors play a larger role in determining whether or not men pick up the habit, U.S. research suggests.
Secondhand Smoke a Threat to All, Surgeon General Warns (HealthDay)No amount of secondhand smoke is safe.
Protein May Fight Lung Cancers (HealthDay)Spanish ID:533427–>
Poor Sleep Contributes to Health Problems (HealthDay)New studies are discovering just how vital sleep is to overall health.
Poor Sleep Can Have Big Impact on Kids (HealthDay)Sleep-related breathing and movement disorders in children are linked to attention-deficit and behavioral problems, researchers report.
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EXTObesity Affects Prostate Cancer ScreensTitle: Obesity Affects Prostate Cancer Screens
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Created: 10/10/2006 2:05:00 AM
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Health Tip: Alcohol and Many Medications Don’t MixTitle: Health Tip: Alcohol and Many Medications Don’t Mix
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Plastics Chemical Might Promote Breast Cancer (HealthDay)A chemical found in the harder plastics that make up CD cases, water-cooler jugs and other objects people handle might help promote breast cancer, researchers say.
Binge Eating and Body Image in Male BodybuildersMale body dissatisfaction has increased significantly over the past 30 years. Young men increasingly strive towards a body type that is leanerand more muscular. Because body image issues often underpin…
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Protein Linked to Lung Development Identified (HealthDay)Research that uncovers a protein pathway critical to lung development holds the promise of new treatments for premature babies who suffer from respiratory distress syndrome.
Prostate Cancer Trial to Focus on Genetics (HealthDay)Two Los Angeles-area medical centers are seeking men with prostate cancer and their spouses/partners to take part in the creation of a database that may help lead to a better understanding of the disease.
Scientists Find Way to Speed Up HIV Vaccine Research (HealthDay)Researchers believe they’ve found a quick, accurate way to gauge the effectiveness of AIDS vaccines about to be tested on several continents.
Holocaust Survivors at Higher Long-Term Cancer Risk (HealthDay)A new study finds that rates of cancer and cancer-related death are especially high among survivors of the Holocaust in Israel.
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EXTOne in 10 Mammograms Comes Back Abnormal (HealthDay)Spanish ID:535163–>
Tanning Still in Style With U.S. Teens (HealthDay)American teens are getting slightly better at using sunscreen but have failed to adopt other sun-protection habits and continue to get too many sunburns, according to research from the American Cancer Society.
What Does That SPF in Sunscreen Really Mean? (HealthDay)Sunscreens have long been an ally in the battle against skin cancer, but experts say that people still overestimate just how much protection these products can provide.
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Weight Concerns Spur Women to Smoke Again After Pregnancy (HealthDay)Weight-gain worries may help drive women who quit smoking during their pregnancy to start up again after delivery, new research shows.
A Run on the Beach Can Bring Misery (HealthDay)Summer beach bums who plan on jogging on sand instead of their usual pavement need to be extra careful to avoid injuries, experts say.
Spray Away That Marital Stress, Researcher Suggests (HealthDay)A nasal spray containing a "love hormone" may actually help defuse marital squabbles, scientists reported Tuesday.
Brain-Wasting Proteins May Affect Heart (HealthDay)Mice infected with the agent of scrapie — a brain-wasting disease of sheep — suffered heart damage and had high levels of the scrapie agent in their heart about two years after they were infected in the brain, a new U.S. study finds.
Shedding Light on Trans Fats in Foods (HealthDay)Donuts, muffins and frozen pizzas all had their cover blown on Jan. 1, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration mandated labeling of so-called "trans fats" in foods.
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EXTFar More Children Afflicted With Flu (HealthDay)Many more young children than previously thought are stricken with the flu each year, a new U.S. study finds. And researchers say doctors often fail to diagnose the illness, increasing the likelihood that children are spreading the disease.
Enzyme May Aid People With Celiac Disease (HealthDay)A diagnosis of celiac disease currently means a lifetime of watching what you eat — making sure that no gluten, a product found in many commonly eaten foods, ever passes your lips.
Acetaminophen Use Could Trigger Liver Damage (HealthDay)Spanish ID:533637–>
New Drug Helps Smokers Quit and Stay Quit (HealthDay)The drug Chantix (varenicline) quadruples a smoker’s odds of kicking the habit, and is twice as effective as another smoking-cessation drug, Zyban (bupropion), according to three studies published in the July 5 Journal of the American Medical Association.
Extra Wrinkles a Bad Sign for Smokers (HealthDay)Spanish ID:533262–>
Palate Implants Improve Sleep Apnea (HealthDay)A minimally invasive surgical technique that involves the insertion of small polyester rods into the soft palate may be an effective, long-term treatment for mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
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Intensive Statin Therapy Beneficial in Heart Emergencies (HealthDay)Early, aggressive treatment with cholesterol-lowering statin drugs gives significant long-term benefits for people who suffer heart attacks or other acute coronary events, a new study of studies shows.
Repeat DUIs Associated With Mental Illnesses (HealthDay)More than half of repeat DUI offenders suffer from at least one mental illness, say researchers from the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE).
Many Young Rape Victims Fail to Take HIV-Preventing Drugs (HealthDay)Only 38 percent of teen and young adult sexual assault victims who were prescribed antiviral medications to prevent HIV infection returned for follow-up visits to medical centers, a new report finds.
Health Tip: Don’t Worry, Be Happy (HealthDay)While stress is an unavoidable part of life, learning how to manage the tension can help ward off stress-related health problems.
Homosexuality Again Linked to Biological Factors (HealthDay)Adding to the theory that homosexuality may be hardwired and not the product of environmental factors, new research again confirms that the more older brothers a male has, the more likely he is to be gay.
Vasectomy Reversals May Raise Birth Defect Risk (HealthDay)Men who undergo vasectomy reversal may be at significantly higher risk of producing abnormal sperm and possibly even causing birth defects in children, a new study suggests.
Health Tip: Don’t Worry, Be Happy (HealthDay)While stress is an unavoidable part of life, learning how to manage the tension can help ward off stress-related health problems.
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Plastics Chemical Might Promote Breast Cancer (HealthDay)A chemical found in the harder plastics that make up CD cases, water-cooler jugs and other objects people handle might help promote breast cancer, researchers say.
Binge Eating and Body Image in Male BodybuildersMale body dissatisfaction has increased significantly over the past 30 years. Young men increasingly strive towards a body type that is leanerand more muscular. Because body image issues often underpin…
Sexually Transmitted Disease Reinfection Common Within a Few MonthsAlmost 15% of men and nearly 26% of women become reinfected with a sexually transmitted infection within a few months of cure. These are the findings of researchers who followed…
Testosterone Could Keep Older Men From FallsTitle: Testosterone Could Keep Older Men From Falls
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Created: 10/25/2006 2:05:00 AM
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Obesity Affects Prostate Cancer ScreensTitle: Obesity Affects Prostate Cancer Screens
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Created: 10/10/2006 2:05:00 AM
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EXTChildhood Cancer Survivors Prone to Early Menopause (HealthDay)Spanish ID:533635–>
Breast Cancer Treatment Safe During Pregnancy (HealthDay)Some 3,000 pregnant women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and many worry about the effects cancer treatment could have on the fetus.
Vasectomy Reversals May Raise Birth Defect Risk (HealthDay)Men who undergo vasectomy reversal may be at significantly higher risk of producing abnormal sperm and possibly even causing birth defects in children, a new study suggests.
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