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Scientists Spot Genes Tied to Aging

Some people are programmed to age at a faster rate, study says

Drug Cures Osteoporosis in Mice

Experimental agent targets serotonin in the gut, triggering bone formation

Cleaning Agent Tied to Parkinson's in Study

Trichloroethylene was widely used industrial solvent

Financial Woes Add Anxiety to Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Low- and middle-income women might benefit from psychosocial support, researchers say

Older Stroke Patients Are Getting Better Treatment

More get recommended therapies, study finds

Health Highlights: Feb. 8, 2010

FDA Wants Realistic Serving Sizes on Food Packaging / Exercise Protects Against Painful Gallstones: Study / Medicines Tossed in Trash End Up in Wate

Stem Cell Research Makes Another Advance

Using a new method, scientists reprogram adult cells to develop into myriad cell types

'Third-Hand Smoke' Could Be Troublesome, Too

Tobacco residue may give rise to new pollutants indoors, chemists suggest

Spectators Need to Prepare for Olympic Games, Too

Health experts urge travelers to take steps to prevent illness

As Swine Flu Fades, Experts Ponder Next Season

Some believe H1N1 will persist for years to come, but in what form remains unclear

Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Not Cost-Effective: Study

But testing of high-risk couples could be viable, researchers say

Genome Mapped for Type 2 Diabetes

Finding may further understanding of common diseases, researchers say

Surgeons Suffering Work-Related Injuries

Laparoscopy responsible for 'pending epidemic,' researchers say

Wound-Healing Maggots Succumb to Deadly Bacteria

Germs can undermine unorthodox but effective treatment, experts say

More Doses of MS Drug Raise Risk of Brain Infection

FDA adds new warning on Tysabri label, but says benefits still outweigh dangers

Human Pacemakers Offer Hope to Ailing Dogs

The surgically implanted devices can add years to a hound's life

Health Highlights: Feb. 5, 2010

Drug May Help Men With Bent Penis Disorder / New Rules for School Lunch Program Suppliers / Genes Hamper Efforts to Boost Physical Endurance: Study

Agricultural Chemical Spray Linked to Birth Defect Risk

Infant abdominal hernia rates higher near farms using atrazine, research shows

Health Tip: Getting Cardiac Rehabilitation

Who may need this type of therapy

Biofeedback Now Seen as 'Regular' Medicine

Computer-assisted treatment has joined mainstream for pain, anxiety and more

Government to Pay for More Than Half of U.S. Health Care Costs

Recession is driving laid-off Americans from private to public plans, report notes

Black and Hispanic Infants Much More Likely to Have HIV

Preventive efforts needed to reduce transmission from mother to child, experts say

With C-Section, Stitches May Be Best

More complications noted with staples than sutures, study finds

Review Spotlights Clues to Serious Childhood Infection

Signs may not be recognized because they are rare in developed countries, authors say

Campaign Calls for Limits on Doctors' Hours

Forty groups say typical 30-hour shifts need to be cut to 16 to avoid medical errors

Anxiety News

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

World Trade Center Workers Have More Cases of Acid Reflux

Study shows they have doubled risk of GERD, may be linked to mental fallout

Green Spaces Boost the Body and the Mind

Study finds measurable health benefits for those with easy access to nature

Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Parkinson's

Treatment tested in monkeys addresses only motor issues, though, experts say

Troubled Minds Can Mean Wider Waistlines

Repeat episodes of anxiety, depression tied to weight gain, study finds

Hairstylists Often Privy to Older Clients' Health Issues

Some see chance to steer them towards local elder services, report suggests

Anxious Kids at Risk for Obesity in Adulthood

Treating emotional problems early could improve long-term health, researchers say

Treating Workers' Mental Woes May Boost Productivity

But not treating problems resulted in roughly same outcome, research shows

Trauma From Iraq Could Alter Veterans' Brains

Attention, memory in soldiers with PTSD still suffered a year after return from combat, researchers say

Mental Health News

Beer for the Bones?

Beneficial silicon content varies from brew to brew, study finds

Financial Woes Add Anxiety to Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Low- and middle-income women might benefit from psychosocial support, researchers say

3 Home Habits Help Youngsters Stay Slim

Eating together, limiting TV and getting enough sleep cut risk of obesity, study finds

'Third-Hand Smoke' Could Be Troublesome, Too

Tobacco residue may give rise to new pollutants indoors, chemists suggest

Paxil Blocks Tamoxifen, Lowers Survival Odds Against Breast Cancer

Patients should avoid taking the two drugs together, researchers say

Older Moms More Apt to Have Autistic Child

Dad's age didn't matter unless father was older, mom much younger, study found

Scientists Spot Genes Tied to Aging

Some people are programmed to age at a faster rate, study says

Depression in Pregnancy May Lead to Antisocial Teens

To break unhealthy cycle, some moms-to-be may need special support, researchers say

Kids Born Early in Year More Likely to Be Athletes?

Size advantage in school translates to success on playing field, author says

Dopamine Levels in Brain May Determine Social Status

Having more of it linked to greater social support, researchers say

Super Bowl Stress Can Spark Heart Attacks

Investing too much emotion in the game can kill you, experts say

Wound-Healing Maggots Succumb to Deadly Bacteria

Germs can undermine unorthodox but effective treatment, experts say

Biofeedback Now Seen as 'Regular' Medicine

Computer-assisted treatment has joined mainstream for pain, anxiety and more

Untreated, Mild May Become Major Depression

Early symptoms should not be seen as benign, experts say

'Gene Doping' May Be Next Wave of Sports Tampering

Genetic manipulation may soon become a hard-to-detect way for athletes to cheat, researchers say

Steroids May Be Overrated in Treatment of COPD

But experts disagree over whether to continue using them or not

Internet Addicts More Prone to Depression

It's unclear which comes first, study says

When Counseling Costs, Response Dwindles

Not just patients but doctors, too, lose interest, study finds

Mealtime a Challenge for Some With Autism

Those with the disorder prone to restrictive, obsessive eating habits

Brain Damage Seen in People With Severe Sleep Apnea

Gray matter changes may explain memory and other problems related to disorder, study suggests

Visual Processing Plays Role in Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Brain area related to behavior also affects how patients see themselves, research finds

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Raises Suicide Risk

Patients' odds for cardiovascular death also go up after they get the news, study finds

Tylenol May Protect Kidneys After Severe Muscle Damage

Treatment prevented organ failure in injured rats, study found

Brain Scans Suggest Some Vegetative Patients May Be Aware

But researchers caution against giving families false hope

Lead Exposure May Contribute to ADHD

Two studies report higher levels in kids with symptoms

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