EXTStores Pull Peanut Butter After FDA Warns of Salmonella (HealthDay)U.S. health officials are warning consumers to discard certain jars of Peter Pan peanut butter or Great Value peanut butter because they may be contaminated with Salmonella Tennessee, a bacterium that causes food-borne illness.
Radon in the Home Can Cause Lung Cancer (HealthDay)Spanish ID: 601277 –>
Global Warming Poses Health Threats (HealthDay)Global warming not only poses significant threats to the Earth’s ecology, it may also unleash unprecedented health risks, experts say.
1918 Flu Pandemic Virus Overwhelmed Lungs: Study (HealthDay)An international team of scientists say they’ve uncovered an important clue as to why the 1918 Spanish flu virus was so lethal, killing over 50 million people worldwide.
Secondhand Smoke Poses Heart Disease Risk (HealthDay)Breathing secondhand smoke appears to increase levels of two warning signs for heart disease, fibrinogen and homocysteine, British researchers report.
A Little Sun Might Shield Against Skin Cancer (HealthDay)It’s a puzzle to scientists, but a new study suggests that the main cause of deadly skin cancer — sunlight — might also help protect against the disease.
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EXTACS Recommends HPV Vaccine (American Cancer Society)Girls should get the new vaccine for human papilloma virus (HPV) at age 11-12, the American Cancer Society says in new guidelines issued Friday.
Smoking, High HPV Levels Could Spell Cervical Cancer (HealthDay)New research suggests that heavy smoking and high levels of a potentially deadly virus could combine forces and boost a woman’s risk of developing precancerous lesions in the cervix.
Aging Population Is Boosting Europe’s Cancer Rate: Study (HealthDay)Spanish ID: 601729 –>
Characteristics of Fast-Growing Melanomas Identified (HealthDay)Spanish ID: 600261 –>
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Health Tip: Take Prenatal Vitamins (HealthDay)Prenatal vitamins are designed for women who are pregnant or who are planning to be pregnant. The supplements help ensure that the expectant mother and developing baby have the proper nutrients.
Study Confirms Link Between Hormone, Insulin-Producing Cells (HealthDay)A neuropeptide called melanin concentrating hormone (MCH) plays a role in the growth of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas and the secretion of insulin, a new study finds.
Black Moms Face Triple the Risk of ‘Preemie’ Birth (HealthDay)Black women are three times more likely than white women to deliver their babies prematurely, a new study reveals.
Little Evidence Omega-3 Fights Depression: Study (HealthDay)There’s no evidence that omega-3 fatty acids on their own fight depression and only limited evidence that they’re effective against depression when used in combination with antidepressant drugs, according to new research.
Skin Patch May Boost Alzheimer Vaccine Safety (HealthDay)The idea of an Alzheimer’s vaccine, which had run into serious roadblocks, may have a new lease on life in the form of a skin patch.
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EXTBlack Moms Face Triple the Risk of ‘Preemie’ Birth (HealthDay)Black women are three times more likely than white women to deliver their babies prematurely, a new study reveals.
Health Tip: Exercising During Pregnancy (HealthDay)Assuming your doctor approves, exercise can help keep you healthy and feeling good during pregnancy.
Teen Pregnancy Rates Hit All-Time Low (HealthDay)Spanish ID: 601648 –>
Early-Life Factors Raise Risks for Adult Mental Woes (HealthDay)Spanish ID: 601654 –>
A Valentine to the Lovelorn (HealthDay)Left out of the gifts and flowers of another Valentine’s Day, millions of lonely-hearted Americans wonder: What can I do to turn this situation around?
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Boosts Lifetime Heart Risk (HealthDay)High blood pressure during pregnancy is a warning sign of diabetes and heart disease later in life, a Dutch study indicates.
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EXTCervical Cancer Vaccine Continues to Spark DebateTitle: Cervical Cancer Vaccine Continues to Spark Debate
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Created: 3/30/2007 2:00:00 AM
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Health Highlights: March 29, 2007Title: Health Highlights: March 29, 2007
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Created: 3/30/2007 2:00:00 AM
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Parkinson’s Drug Pergolide Withdrawn Over Heart ConcernsTitle: Parkinson’s Drug Pergolide Withdrawn Over Heart Concerns
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Created: 3/30/2007 2:00:00 AM
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Arthritis Hampers Millions on the JobTitle: Arthritis Hampers Millions on the Job
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Created: 3/30/2007
Last Editorial Review: 3/30/2007
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EXTAge Brings More Fat, Less Muscle (HealthDay)Older Americans face a “double whammy” when it comes to body fat, a new study finds.
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion (HealthDay)Heat exhaustion occurs when the body becomes overheated because of exposure to high temperatures or overexertion during physical activity.
Bioengineered ACL Could Help Injured Knees (HealthDay)A new bioengineered anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) replacement could provide a new treatment option for the more than 200,000 Americans who rupture their ACLs annually, U.S. researchers report this week.
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Health Tip: Symptoms of Enlarged Prostate (HealthDay)An enlarged prostate, medically referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), occurs in most men as they age. It does not raise your risk for prostate cancer.
Cancer Deaths for Blacks Remain High (HealthDay)Since the early 1900s, there has been a decline in overall cancer death rates among black Americans but they’re still higher than the rates for whites, says an American Cancer Society report released Thursday.
Scientists Determine How HIV Infects Vagina (HealthDay)U.S. scientists say they’ve identified the primary targets of HIV-1 infection in the human vagina, a discovery that could lead to new ways to prevent viral transmission.
Natural Immune-System Molecule Helps Shield Against HIV (HealthDay)U.S. AIDS researchers are getting a better understanding of how an immune system molecule called interleukin-7 keeps cells from dying, even when they’re under attack from HIV.
Fish During Pregnancy Helps Child’s Development (HealthDay)Children whose mothers ate at least three servings of fish a week during pregnancy had higher scores in tests of mental function in their early years.
Little Evidence Omega-3 Fights Depression: Study (HealthDay)There’s no evidence that omega-3 fatty acids on their own fight depression and only limited evidence that they’re effective against depression when used in combination with antidepressant drugs, according to new research.
Black Moms Face Triple the Risk of ‘Preemie’ Birth (HealthDay)Black women are three times more likely than white women to deliver their babies prematurely, a new study reveals.
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Emotional Health Vital to Heart Attack Recovery (HealthDay)Spanish ID: 601010 –>
Drug May Improve Post-Op Outcomes for Bypass Patients (HealthDay)The drug nesiritide (trade name Natrecor) may help prevent kidney dysfunction and improve survival in patients who’ve had coronary artery bypass grafting that requires a cardiopulmonary bypass, according to a new company-funded study.
Eating in Large Groups Boosts Food Intake (HealthDay)When children snack together in large groups, they tend to eat about a third more than when they snack with just a couple of friends, a new study finds.
Little Evidence Omega-3 Fights Depression: Study (HealthDay)There’s no evidence that omega-3 fatty acids on their own fight depression and only limited evidence that they’re effective against depression when used in combination with antidepressant drugs, according to new research.
Health Tip: Seasonal Affective Disorder (HealthDay)Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that is linked to the changing seasons. The most common form is winter depression, although a less common type is called summer SAD, the American Academy of Family Physicians says.
Research Reveals How Antipsychotic Drugs Cause Weight Gain (HealthDay)Histamine may help spur the weight gain seen in patients taking certain kinds of antipsychotic drugs, researchers say.
Little Evidence Omega-3 Fights Depression: Study (HealthDay)There’s no evidence that omega-3 fatty acids on their own fight depression and only limited evidence that they’re effective against depression when used in combination with antidepressant drugs, according to new research.
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EXTHealth Tip: Take Prenatal Vitamins (HealthDay)Prenatal vitamins are designed for women who are pregnant or who are planning to be pregnant. The supplements help ensure that the expectant mother and developing baby have the proper nutrients.
Teen Pregnancy Rates Hit All-Time Low (HealthDay)Spanish ID: 601648 –>
4 in 10 Kids See Adult Material Online: Study (HealthDay)Spanish ID: 601653 –>
Early-Life Factors Raise Risks for Adult Mental Woes (HealthDay)Spanish ID: 601654 –>
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EXTFirst-Time DWI Offenders Often Have Multiple ProblemsTitle: First-Time DWI Offenders Often Have Multiple Problems
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Created: 3/30/2007 2:00:00 AM
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Periodic Health Checkups Boost Cancer Screening RatesTitle: Periodic Health Checkups Boost Cancer Screening Rates
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Created: 3/30/2007 2:00:00 AM
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FDA Panel OKs New Prostate Cancer DrugTitle: FDA Panel OKs New Prostate Cancer Drug
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Created: 3/30/2007
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Facts About Thallium PoisoningTitle: Facts About Thallium Poisoning
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Created: 3/14/2007
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Male Circumcision Reduces the Risk of HIV By HalfMale circumcision can cut the risk of HIV by half. The study findings are thought to be so significant that the research trials in Kenya and Uganda have been stopped…
Health Tip: Symptoms of Enlarged Prostate (HealthDay)An enlarged prostate, medically referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), occurs in most men as they age. It does not raise your risk for prostate cancer.
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