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General Health News
Vaccination, Prevention Is Beating Back Hepatitis
Programs seem to be making progress against these viruses, research suggests
Severe Injuries From ATV Accidents on the Rise
Studies found more amputations, spinal injuries among kids who ride them
Scientists Find Key to Hormone-Resistant Prostate Tumors
Discovery in mouse study may someday extend men's lives
H1N1 Flu Spreads Slower Than Seasonal Flu: Study
Data from Texas households confirm that the virus tends to target children
Youth Baseball Injuries Becoming More Common
Stretching, rest can ease elbow, shoulder pain that plagues many young players, studies show
Health Highlights: March 10, 2010
Tasmanian Devil Colony Immune to Deadly Cancer / Cholesterol, Diabetes Drugs at Top of Medicare List / Flavoring Company Knew About Salmonella Presenc
Herpes Infects One in Six in U.S.
Most don't know they have the disease, CDC says, upping risks for transmitting it to others
Most Drug Studies Don't Help Docs Pick Best Treatment
The problem? Available meds ignored in favor of drugs in the pipeline, review finds
Alzheimer's 'Epidemic' Hitting Minorities Hardest
Blacks, Hispanics at much higher risk for the illness, which carries huge price tag, report finds
Doctor's Specialty Often Steers Prostate Cancer Care
Therapy choice is influenced by physicians' preferences, research suggests
Survey May Help Docs Diagnose Mood Disorders
It identified anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder in most cases, study finds
Cost of Junk Food May Influence Consumption
People were less likely to buy pizza, soda when the price went up, study found
Recession May Mean Fewer Nips & Tucks
Breast augmentation, Botox still popular, but plastics surgeons' group cites 2% decline
Kidney Donors Go On to Lead Long, Healthy Lives
Study of more than 80,000 who gave one up shows procedure carries few risks
Health Highlights: March 9, 2010
FDA Panel Gives Blessing to Drug for Rare Lung Disease / Pet Food Recall Expanded / Chewing Gum Could Lead To Wrinkles / Alzheimer's Protein May Be I
Health Tip: Don't Drive Distracted
Pay attention behind the wheel
Kids Who Get Flu Shots Protect the Unvaccinated
Inoculating children can prevent influenza from spreading, experts say
Teamwork Unlikely to Improve Cholesterol Levels
Doctor/pharmacist collaboration made little difference in patient health, study found
Sudden Protein Intake Harmful for Some Hospitalized Patients
Syndrome affects those given dietary supplements after not eating for a while, study finds
Blacks, Hispanics With Heart Failure Less Likely to Use Hospice
Despite increase in services, racial disparities persist, study finds
HIV Hides Out in Bone Marrow Cells
Another secret stash of the virus makes it that much harder to eliminate, scientists say
Health Highlights: March 8, 2010
Vaccine Case Goes to U.S. Supreme Court / Oldest Living American Dies / Healthier Drinks in School Vending Machines / New Technique Reduces Brain Dam
Sleepless Nights Plague America
People of all races say lack of shuteye affects their work, even sex lives
Proteins May Predict Spread of Colon Cancer
Discovery could lead to blood test that would aid prevention efforts, scientist says
Gene Variant May Help Some Overcome Adversity
It appears to disconnect the link between stress and death risk, researchers say
Anxiety News
Survey May Help Docs Diagnose Mood Disorders
It identified anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder in most cases, study finds
Psychotherapy Can Help People With Lupus Cope
After 10 sessions, anxiety, depression and stress lessened, researchers say
Bans on Same-Sex Marriage May Affect Mental Health
Where voters prohibited gays from marrying, psychiatric disorders escalated, researchers find
People With Asthma More Likely to Be Depressed
Study finds rates of psychological distress twice as high in those with airway disease
Exercise Can Quiet Anxiety That Comes With Illness
Symptoms fall 20 percent among people with chronic health woes, study finds
Anxiety Disorder Patients Process Emotions Differently
MRI scans show abnormal brain activity, researchers say
Chronic Migraines Take a Greater Toll
Study finds that headache frequency affects finances and overall health
Autism-Related Hypersensitivity Better Understood
Scientists working with mice identify delay in key brain circuitry
Financial Woes Add Anxiety to Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Low- and middle-income women might benefit from psychosocial support, researchers say
Biofeedback Now Seen as 'Regular' Medicine
Computer-assisted treatment has joined mainstream for pain, anxiety and more
Workers Fear Stigma of Seeking Mental Health Care
Employers urged to do more to remove barriers to treatment
Scientists Read Brain's Magnetic Fields to Spot PTSD
Test identified those with the disorder 90% of the time
Cutting Parkinson's Drug Dose Linked to Withdrawal Effects
Decreased use of dopamine agonists can lead to difficult symptoms in patients, study finds
Witnesses to Bullying May Suffer Most of All
Students who saw others abused were most likely to report mental distress, study finds
New Theory Emerges on Darwin's Illness
Vomiting syndrome made him a recluse at times, researcher says
How to Attack Holiday Stress Head-On
Expert offers tips for coping with common scenarios
Memories That Make Your Heart Race Can Be Defanged
Discovery may help people with anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder
Lead Exposure May Affect Mental Health
As levels increase, so does depression, anxiety and panic disorder, study finds
Fear of Anxiety May Lead to Depression
Some become so worried about what might happen that they develop other symptoms, researchers find
Stifled Anger at Work Doubles Men's Risk for Heart Attack
More open on-the-job interaction might ease the problem, researchers say
Depression May Up Death Risk to That of Smoking
Expert says findings support link between mental and physical health
Health Fears Are Nothing to Sneeze At
After witnessing a sneeze, people worry more about flu, heart attacks, accidents and crime, study finds
Can a Bad Boss Make You Sick?
Study ties poor supervisors to higher odds for heart attack
After Age 55, Workplace Stress Seems to Decline
Changing priorities may play a role, but expert urges employers to take heed
Exposure to Holocaust May Have Raised Cancer Risks
Survivors offer clues to the impact of severe physical, psychosocial suffering, researchers say
Mental Health News
Alcoholics' Relapses Better Understood
Brain mechanism could be key, and an existing drug might help, scientists say
Survey May Help Docs Diagnose Mood Disorders
It identified anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder in most cases, study finds
Psychotherapy Can Help People With Lupus Cope
After 10 sessions, anxiety, depression and stress lessened, researchers say
Genetic Variant Raises Lung Cancer Risk
It doesn't matter whether you smoke a little or a lot, study finds
Shift Work Can Put a Crimp on Sleep
If changing jobs isn't an option, modifying behavior may help, expert says
Do Liberals, Atheists Have Higher IQs?
Study links intelligence test scores with key beliefs and male monogamy
Doctor's Specialty Often Steers Prostate Cancer Care
Therapy choice is influenced by physicians' preferences, research suggests
Light Drinking Might Help Keep Women Slim
Those who abstain tend to gain the most, study finds, though reasons are unclear
Study Looks At Cost-Effectiveness of ECG in Hyperactive Kids
Analysis compared three strategies for preventing sudden cardiac death from stimulant medication
Gene Variant May Help Some Overcome Adversity
It appears to disconnect the link between stress and death risk, researchers say
Anti-Drinking Ads That Engender Guilt May Not Work
Unintended effect can lead to more, not less, use, study finds
Blacks Less Likely to Abuse Alcohol
But they're more likely to binge drink during pregnancy, researchers find
Alcohol Influences How Memorable Trauma Might Be
Flashbacks less likely among those who drink the most, study finds
Bans on Same-Sex Marriage May Affect Mental Health
Where voters prohibited gays from marrying, psychiatric disorders escalated, researchers find
Can You Talk Your Way to Happy?
Meaningful conversations more fulfilling than small talk, researchers find
Grinding Teeth at Night May Be a Sign of Daytime Stress
Those who do it appear to have difficulty coping in a positive way, researchers say
Freezing Technique May Stop Breast Cancer
Rapid cryoablation kept cancer from spreading in mice, researchers say
People With Asthma More Likely to Be Depressed
Study finds rates of psychological distress twice as high in those with airway disease
As Temperatures Rise, So Do Cocaine Deaths
N.Y. study finds that weather warmer than 75 degrees poses added risks
Radiation Most Effective Soon After Breast Cancer Surgery
Analysis finds greater risk of recurrence in those who delay it
You Can't Exercise Away TV's Toll on the Heart
Heavy screen time in youth means trouble by mid-40s, despite activity levels, study finds
Dental Problems Could Point to Meth Use
The more severe the addiction, the greater the decay, study finds
Glaucoma Begins in Mid-Brain, Not in Eye, Research Shows
Animal study shows degeneration occurring in reverse order than commonly believed
Cluster of Genes Tied to Alcoholism
Finding part of ongoing research to determine how they affect risk in people
Screen Time May Take a Toll on Kids' Relationships
More hours spent in front of TV, computer linked to less bonding with peers, parents, researchers say
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