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New Recommendations for Breast Cancer Screening Meet Resistance Publication Date: 11/18/2009	In a move that surprised many, including physicians and other healthcare providers, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) announced new guidelines for breast cancer screening.
Make the Most of Family Meals Publication Date: 11/16/2009	The most important part of a holiday meal is not the turkey, the stuffing, or the homemade apple pie. It's not even the gifts you may exchange. What is? Family. Sharing a meal with your family provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen bonds and create lasting memories. It's a time to reconnect and share what's going on in each other's lives. This is especially true during the holidays, when families come together to celebrate.
Fear Not: Learn to Overcome Common Phobias Publication Date: 11/16/2009	People with phobias know logically that their fear doesn't make sense, but they feel helpless to stop it. However, there are stress management strategies that can help keep fear and anxiety at bay.
Sleep Apnea Raises Risk for Death Publication Date: 11/16/2009	A study suggests that sleep apnea may double the risk for premature death among middle-aged and elderly men.
Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease Higher in Women with Metabolic Syndrome Publication Date: 11/16/2009	Findings from a new study published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association suggest that women with metabolic syndrome are at greater risk for peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that can lead to heart disease and stroke.
For Your Heart's Sake, Get a Flu Shot Publication Date: 11/16/2009	Getting a flu shot may help lower the risk of dying from heart disease or having a heart attack.
Breast Cancer Deaths Drop 2 Percent Publication Date: 11/16/2009	There's good news from the American Cancer Society (ACS). In its report, Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2009-2010, the ACS notes that deaths from breast cancer are down.
Good Blood Glucose Control Is Your Ally Against Alzheimer’s Publication Date: 11/16/2009	People with diabetes are one and a half times more likely than those without diabetes to develop cognitive impairment, or trouble with memory and thinking, including Alzheimer's disease.
Infections Linked to Stroke Publication Date: 11/11/2009	A new study suggests that being exposed to several common pathogens may contribute to the risk for having a stroke.
Lack of Knowledge About Diabetes is a Concern Publication Date: 11/4/2009	Diabetes is a frequently-diagnosed disease, yet many Americans lack basic knowledge about the potentially life-threatening condition, according to a new survey from the American Diabetes Association.
Be Cautious with Halloween Face Paints Publication Date: 10/28/2009	Halloween face painting for little trick-or-treaters may need to be reconsidered, according to a new report released this week.
Car Seat Danger Can Occur Outside of Vehicles Publication Date: 10/21/2009	A new study reveals good news and bad news about infant car seats: while these safety devices have saved countless young lives, they are also responsible for thousands of injuries when improperly used outside of motor vehicles.
Pump Iron to Prevent Lymphedema Flare-ups Publication Date: 10/14/2009	For years, breast cancer survivors have been advised to avoid stressing the arm during strength training or other exercise because muscle strain can increase the severity of lymphedema flare-ups.
Mediterranean Diet May Decrease Need for Diabetes Medications Publication Date: 10/14/2009	The Mediterranean diet may help people with type 2 diabetes decrease or eliminate their need for medications to control blood sugar levels.
New Flu Strain Targets Younger People Publication Date: 10/14/2009	Since the H1N1 influenza virus spread to the U.S. in April, health experts have recognized a curious trend: Older adults are less affected by the virus than young people. According to recent health reports, most cases of H1N1 infections are among people ages 5 to 24.
Get Active—and Back in the Game—with Video Games Publication Date: 10/14/2009	Video games today are helping players be physically active. They're not a substitute for a regular workout, but they are helping couch potatoes get some exercise indoors.
Macho Men Less Likely to Get Routine Medical Care Publication Date: 10/14/2009	New research suggests that what a man believes about masculinity could affect the likelihood that he seeks routine medical care. A man who is more macho might be less likely to visit the doctor.
Asthma Risk Increases with Waist Size Publication Date: 10/14/2009	Research has shown that obesity increases risk for asthma in adults, especially for women. Although few studies have researched if waist size alone also raises risk, a new study published in Thorax suggests it does.
No Amount of Cigarettes Is Safe for Your Heart Publication Date: 10/14/2009	A study published in the American Heart Association's medical journal found that even small amounts of cigarette smoke are linked to the steepest increases in risk for death from heart disease.
HRT and Tender Breasts May Indicate Increased Breast Cancer Risk Publication Date: 10/14/2009	Women taking estrogen/progestin hormone replacement therapy who experience breast tenderness may be at increased risk for developing breast cancer, according to a new study released this week.
H1N1 (Swine) Flu Vaccine on the Way Publication Date: 10/7/2009	As the first doses of the H1N1 swine flu vaccine leave the manufacturers, federal health officials continue to stress the product's safety.
Child Growth Charts Often Difficult to Understand Publication Date: 9/30/2009	The growth charts widely used in pediatricians' offices are not easily understood or interpreted by many parents, a new survey finds. The results of the survey are reported in the medical journal Pediatrics.
New Ban on Flavored Cigarettes Aimed at Young Smokers Publication Date: 9/23/2009	Cigarettes flavored with vanilla, berry, or chocolate flavors, aimed at enticing young people to smoke, are no longer available in the US.
Lowering Blood Sugar to Decrease Inflammation Studied Publication Date: 9/16/2009	Using certain glucose-lowering medications in people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes does not appear to decrease inflammation association with the development of heart disease, according to a new study.
Men Experience Depression Differently from Women Publication Date: 9/15/2009	Depression is a serious medical condition that affects more than 6 million men. While some men might be less willing to admit to being depressed than women, it's important to know the signs and get help.
Fertility-Saving Measures as Good as Aggressive Treatment for Ovarian Cancer Publication Date: 9/15/2009	For younger women with ovarian cancer, aggressive treatment can end reproductive ability. But a new study from the journal Cancer found that saving the uterus or one ovary of a young woman with early-stage ovarian cancer can preserve her fertility without compromising survival. This is good news for the 17 percent of U.S. women diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 40 or younger.
Boost Your Health with Active Commuting Publication Date: 9/15/2009	If you're tired of sitting in rush hour traffic, a new study offers motivation to pedal or walk your way to work instead.
Does Insulin Level Raise Risk for Breast Cancer? Publication Date: 9/15/2009	A new study published in the International Journal of Cancer suggests that postmenopausal women with higher insulin levels may be at greater risk of developing breast cancer.
Deft Management of Type 1 Diabetes Helps Lower Complications Publication Date: 9/15/2009	A new study has found that tight management of the type 1 diabetes reduces risk for serious complications, such as blindness, kidney failure, and heart disease.
Careful! Bathtub Trips, Slips, and Falls Can Injure Children Publication Date: 9/15/2009	A new study reported in the journal Pediatrics shows that bathtubs can be a dangerous place for children. Bath safety often focuses on avoiding burns and drowning, but it is actually slips, trips, and falls that account for most bathing-related injuries in children.
As Economy Worsens, So Does Stress Publication Date: 9/15/2009	About 80% of Americans recently rated the economy as a top stressor for them. But there are things you can do to become more resilient during these tough times.
Lower Back Pain Eased with Yoga Publication Date: 9/9/2009	According to a new study, chronic pain in the lower back may be eased with yoga.
H1N1 Flu Accompanies College Students Back to Campus Publication Date: 9/2/2009	As college students head back to campus, clusters of H1N1 swine are being noted on many campuses. School administrators are working on efforts to encourage students to take preventative steps to keep the virus from spreading further.
Cancer Survival May be Affected by Marital Status Publication Date: 8/25/2009	A new study finds that marital separation may negatively affect a person's recovery from cancer, even more so than being divorced or widowed.
Whole-Grain Cereals Have Nutrition Other than Fiber Publication Date: 8/19/2009	A new study has found that natural antioxidants, known for their health-promoting properties, may be found in your morning bowl of cereal.
Another Reason to Talk with Your Doctor about Hormone Replacement Therapy Publication Date: 8/14/2009	A new study shows that women diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer may have a higher risk for dying if they use estrogen plus progestin hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Veggies and Grains Help Lower Blood Pressure Publication Date: 8/14/2009	In the medical journal Circulation, researchers report a way to help lower blood pressure, and it may be as easy as eating more vegetables and grains.
Reduced Breast Cancer Risk and Migraines Linked Publication Date: 8/14/2009	For women who suffer from migraines, here's a bit of good news: New research shows that your risk for breast cancer may be reduced by as much as 26 percent.
Weight-Loss Surgery May Improve Diabetes Publication Date: 8/14/2009	Researchers found that when 8,000 obese people with type 2 diabetes underwent bariatric surgery, nearly 87 percent experienced major improvements in diabetes control.
Get Your Kids Talking to Improve Language Development Publication Date: 8/14/2009	According to two new research studies, listening to what your children have to say is just as important as talking to them. This interaction is key to their language development. Speaking to your child is still important, but it seems that the give and take of conversation matters more.
Don't Let the Internet Stand Between You and Your Family Publication Date: 8/14/2009	A recent survey shows that rising Internet usage is causing Americans to spend less time with their families.
Advanced Prostate Cancer a Bigger Challenge for Young Men Publication Date: 8/14/2009	When faced with a similar diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer, the outcomes in younger men was actually worse than in older men.
Colorectal Cancer Incidence, Death Rates May Decrease with Aspirin Publication Date: 8/12/2009	A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds that taking aspirin might not only reduce the risk of getting colorectal cancer, but may also lower the odds of dying from the disease.
Home Medications Cause Most Accidental Poisonings Publication Date: 8/5/2009	Medications found in the family medicine cabinet are the leading cause of accidental poisonings in US children, according to a new report.
Cloudy Skies May Cloud Your Thinking Publication Date: 7/28/2009	People suffering from depression have been found to have memory and other cognitive (thinking skills) problems during gloomy weather, according to a new report.
Air Pollution, Parental Stress Can Affect Risk for AsthmaTitle Publication Date: 7/21/2009	In addition to automobile exhaust, a new study finds that parents with high stress levels can also affect a child's risk for developing asthma.
Lower Weight Urged for Obese Women Planning Pregnancy Publication Date: 7/15/2009	Obese moms-to-be should limit their weight gain during pregnancy to between 11 and 20 pounds to safeguard their health and that of their baby, say experts.
Knee Cartilage Loss Linked to Being Overweight Publication Date: 7/15/2009	According to a new report, being overweight or obese can cause rapid deterioration of the cartilage in the knee, leading to osteoarthritis - yet another reason for people to maintain a healthy body weight.
Men's Risk of Heart Failure Lowered with Fatty Fish Publication Date: 7/14/2009	Eating salmon or other fatty fish just once a week helped reduce men's risk of heart failure, says a new study reported in the European Heart Journal.
Time Widens for Giving Clot-Busting Drug for Stroke Publication Date: 7/14/2009	An advisory committee of the American Stroke Association/American Heart Association has issued a recommendation that the window of time for tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) therapy be opened much wider. The advisory appears in the medical journal Stroke.
Breast Cancer Survival Status Found with Blood Marker Publication Date: 7/14/2009	A link has been found between breast cancer survival and two proteins at high levels in the blood that are indicators of inflammation. The study results were reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology
Exams of Obese, Diabetic Youth Show Cardiovascular Problems Publication Date: 7/14/2009	An examination of the neck arteries of today's obese or diabetic young people bodes ill for their future health, researchers report in the journal Circulation.
Caffeine and Technology Add to Reduced Sleep in Teens Publication Date: 7/14/2009	Just one in five teens is getting the recommended eight hours of sleep each night. The rest may be texting the night away with the help of highly-caffeinated energy drinks, according to a study reported in the journal Pediatrics.
Feeling Good after Exercise Lasts Longer than Expected Publication Date: 7/14/2009	Feel-good afterglow from a workout may last far beyond the hour or so that it is been previously assumed, says research presented at the American College of Sports Medicine.
Acid Reflux Medications Should be Used with Caution Publication Date: 7/8/2009	Ironically, a new study finds that drugs commonly used to treat heartburn and acid reflux may actually cause heartburn.
Higher Doses of Radiation Often Needed for Obese, Overweight Patients Publication Date: 6/30/2009	New research indicates that people who are overweight and obese are usually given higher-than-normal doses of radiation in order to obtain usable X-ray images, even though the long-term effects are unknown.
Summer Time Means Tick and Mosquito Bite Time Publication Date: 6/24/2009	Now that summer has officially arrived, millions of Americans will be picnicking in grassy fields and camping in the woods.
Lifestyle May Counter Genetic Influence on Blood Pressure Publication Date: 6/17/2009	Having a genetic makeup that can promote the developmetnnt of high blood pressure does not necessarily mean that a person will acquire the condition.
Experts Discuss Pros and Cons of Fish during Pregnancy Publication Date: 6/12/2009	Women who are pregnant should include fish in their diet for optimal maternal health and fetal growth and development. That much health experts agree on.
Heart Failure Creates Needs for Patient and Caregiver Publication Date: 6/12/2009	People with heart failure, and those who care for them, want more attention paid to their psychological needs, a new study finds.
Dense Breasts May Be a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer Publication Date: 6/12/2009	Breast cancer risk assessment and prevention should start much earlier in life than it currently does, say Canadian researchers who examined breast cancer risk factors in young women. The study appears online and in the June print issue of the The Lancet Oncology.
Type 2 Diabetics May Not Find Heart Screening Beneficial Publication Date: 6/12/2009	Routine screening for coronary artery disease is of no value for adults with diabetes who have no symptoms of heart problems, says a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Genetic Risk for Autism Highlighted in New Research Publication Date: 6/12/2009	Two new studies highlight the complex genetic roots of autism The first says inheriting abnormal mutations of two common genes can raise the risk for developing the disease.
Be Social and Manage Stress to Live Longer Publication Date: 6/12/2009	A new study finds that individuals who are outgoing and manage stress well have traits found in the children of people who lived to 100, and longevity is thought to run in families.
Prostate Cancer Therapy May Affect Heart and Bones Publication Date: 6/12/2009	Although testosterone-lowering androgen deprivation therapy is an effective treatment for prostate cancer, it may raise the risk of men developing bone fractures and fatal cardiovascular disease.
Strict Diabetes Control with Heart Disease Still Under Review Publication Date: 6/10/2009	The relationship between tight blood sugar control and the risk of heart trouble is still unclear, even after research involving two large diabetes clinical trials.
All 50 States Have Cases of the Swine Flu Virus Publication Date: 6/2/2009	On Monday, US health officials reported swine flu cases in all 50 states, with the total number of people infected probably surpassing 200,000.
OTC Medication Labels Can Be Confusing to Parents Publication Date: 5/27/2009	A new study has found that medication labels on children's over-the-counter (OTC) cold medicine can be confusing to parents.
Children More Likely to Smoke if Mom Smoked During Pregnancy Publication Date: 5/20/2009	According to researchers from the University of Arizona, smoking during pregnancy "biologically primes" a fetus to become a regular smoker as a teen and young adult.
Dementia Risk for Older People Increased by Low Blood Sugar Publication Date: 5/14/2009	Older individuals with type 2 diabetes who have been hospitalized with severe low blood sugar levels seem to have a greater risk of developing dementia, new research suggests.
Lymphedema Difficult for Women after Breast Cancer Publication Date: 5/14/2009	A new study has found that women who develop lymphedema fare worse than women without the condition and have higher out-of-pocket medical costs after radiation and surgery.
Prostate Cancer Anxiety Helped with Stress Management Publication Date: 5/14/2009	Stress management counseling appears to benefit men who have all or part of their prostate removed (radical prostatectomy) to treat early-stage prostate cancer, according to a study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Heart Concerns Linked to Premature Delivery Publication Date: 5/14/2009	Factors that affect a woman's reproductive health can also have an effect on her heart, new research shows.
Protect Heart with Low Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Publication Date: 5/14/2009	The tightest control of the major risk factors for heart disease seems to provide the greatest protection against cardiovascular problems, says a study reported in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Teen Driving Education to Prevent Injuries Publication Date: 5/14/2009	Experts say that safe driving education should be part of routine physicals for teens. Pediatricians are advised to ask teenagers during regular physical exams if they are driving.
Life Span Could Shorten from Eating Too Much Red Meat Publication Date: 5/14/2009	Diets high in red meat and in processed meat shorten life span not just from cancer and heart disease but from Alzheimer's, stomach ulcers, and other conditions as well, a National Cancer Institute (NCI) study has found.
Chronic Back Pain Relieved by Acupuncture Publication Date: 5/13/2009	In a group of adult patients, chronic lower back pain was relieved by acupuncture, whether it pierced the skin or not.
US Officials See Hopeful Signs Although Swine Flu Cases Increase Publication Date: 5/6/2009	This morning, confirmed cases of swine flu in the United States climbed to 642 in 41 states. Federal health officials say the revised numbers indicate they are catching up on a backlog of lab tests, rather than a sudden rise in new infections.
Swine Flu Outbreak Continues Publication Date: 4/29/2009	The number of confirmed cases of swine flu, or H1N1 influenza, in the United States has increased to 64, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) late Tuesday morning.
More People Found to be Living with Paralysis Publication Date: 4/22/2009	A new survey released this week shows that one in 50 Americans, or 5.6 million people, live with some form of paralysis.
Living Kidney Donor Chains Facilitate More Matches Publication Date: 4/15/2009	In 2006, one healthy young man stepped forward, willing to give one of his kidneys to a complete stranger. Two years later, 10 people had received new kidneys from that one remarkable altruistic act. As a result of this donation, the first non-simultaneous, extended altruistic-donor (NEAD) chain was created.
Abnormal Heart Rhythm May Be Predicted By Risk Score Publication Date: 4/15/2009	Weighing a combination of risk factors could help doctors predict which patients are the most likely to develop atrial fibrillation, says a study reported in the medical journal Lancet.
Hispanic Women Discover Own Breast Cancer, But Wait Publication Date: 4/15/2009	Most breast cancers in Hispanic women are detected by the women themselves, a new study shows. This is despite high rates of screening mammography in this population.
Diabetes Linked to Depression During and After Pregnancy Publication Date: 4/15/2009	Low-income women with diabetes who are pregnant or who recently gave birth face almost twice the risk of depression compared to women without diabetes, says a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Not Many Children Need Statins for Heart Disease Prevention Publication Date: 4/15/2009	When Dr. Earl S. Ford read that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) was recommending that children as young as eight be given cholesterol-lowering statins, he decided to check on the numbers
BRCA Gene Mutation a Cancer Risk for Men Publication Date: 4/15/2009	Men who are biologically related to family members who have the BRCA1 and 2 gene mutations typically avoid genetic counseling or testing, a new study finds
Middle-Aged Women Who Drink Alcohol May Have Increased Cancer Risk Publication Date: 4/15/2009	Research involving more than a million middle-age women finds that even moderate drinking raises risks for breast, liver, and other cancers. The report is published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Can a Drug Jumpstart the Bone-Healing Process? Publication Date: 4/15/2009	Preliminary results released yesterday by US researchers reported on a drug that boosts the body's production of stem cells which appears to "jump-start" the bone-healing process to a point that older adults' bones heal as fast as children's bones.
Make Safety of Young Athletes a Priority Publication Date: 4/8/2009	Children face a number of potential hazards as they suit up for youth sports, but many can be avoided with help from attentive parents. April is National Youth Sports Safety Month, and experts want parents to be aware of the ways they can help protect children from harm.
Childhood Obesity Linked to Rapid Weight Gain In Infants Publication Date: 4/2/2009	According to a recent Havard report, rapid weight gain in newborns during the first six months of life may also raise their risk for obesity as toddlers.
The Fear of Being Diagnosis with Diabetes Publication Date: 3/25/2009	A new survey reveals that more than half of Americans fear developing diabetes, but many continue unhealthy behaviors that increase their odds of getting the blood sugar disease.
Revised Aspirin Therapy Guidelines Publication Date: 3/18/2009	US experts have revised aspirin guidelines, stating that lower doses appear to be at least as effective as higher doses and safer at preventing heart attack in men and stroke in women.
'Bio-identical' Hormone Therapy Questioned Publication Date: 3/16/2009	They are marketed as "bio-identical" hormones or "bio-identical hormone replacement therapy," and they claim to do everything from helping menopausal women lose weight to preventing senility. They are touted as safer and sometimes even more effective than conventional hormone-replacement therapy. But the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that these claims are "unproven" and that the products are "potentially dangerous."
Echocardiography a Valuable View of the Heart Publication Date: 3/16/2009	The advanced imaging technique called contrast echocardiography can have a significant impact on the diagnosis and treatment of people hospitalized with heart disease, says a report in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Childhood Cancer Survivors Need Mammograms Publication Date: 3/16/2009	Experts say female childhood cancer survivors who have had radiation should get mammograms earlier than general population of women.
Diabetes and Sleep Apnea Linked Publication Date: 3/16/2009	Here is a wake-up call to the millions of American men and women with type 2 diabetes: Snoring at night or nodding off during the day may be symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea
Better Vision in Children Linked to the Outdoors Publication Date: 3/16/2009	Kids who spend more time outside - and away from the television set - are less likely to develop myopia, the inability to see things clearly at a distance. The findings were published in the medical journal Optometry and Vision Science.
Experts Still Looking for Glucosamine Attributes Publication Date: 3/16/2009	Eager to relieve joint pain and repair the cushioning between bones, millions of arthritis sufferers reach for glucosamine, an over-the-counter dietary supplement. Despite its popularity, studies examining the effectiveness of this natural therapy have yielded mixed results
New Potential for Predicting Aggressive Prostate Cancer on the Horizon Publication Date: 3/16/2009	A simple urine test might someday be used to determine if men have a fast-growing, aggressive form of prostate cancer by identifying small molecules, called metabolites, which are associated with this condition, according to a report in the medical journal Nature.
Colonoscopy Remains the Gold Standard to Detect Colon Cancer Publication Date: 3/11/2009	Colonocscopy, colon cancer, polyps, gastroenterologists, cancer, colon, CT Scans, large intestine
Flu Virus Becoming Resistant to Drug Publication Date: 3/4/2009	A new government report shows an increase in resistance to the antiviral drug Tamiflu. This antiviral drug is primarily linked to influenza A strains, the most common type of flu circulating in the United States.
Waiting For Biopsy Results May Be Harmful to Your Health Publication Date: 2/25/2009	A Harvard research study found abnormal levels of a stress hormone in women waiting for breast biopsy results.
Stroke Risk Reduction Found In Women Who Consume Coffee Publication Date: 2/18/2009	Spanish and American researchers suggest that drinking coffee appears to lower the risk for stroke among women, with more consumption translating into more protection.
Egg Donation Risks and Benefits Reported Publication Date: 2/13/2009	According to a study that examines the long-term effects of egg donation, women who choose to donate eggs to help infertile couples should be aware of both the psychological and physical risks associated with the procedure
Arteries May Clear of Calcium Deposits with Extra Sleep Publication Date: 2/13/2009	A good night's sleep may be just what your arteries need, says a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Tumor Size and Type Helps Predict Breast Cancer Outcome Publication Date: 2/13/2009	Researchers are making progress in predicting breast cancer risk, recurrence risk, and response to cancer treatment by looking at factors such as breast density and tumor size.
Diabetes Studies Update on Nutrition, and on Cancer Publication Date: 2/13/2009	Adding lentil soup and pasta to your diet may be the way to go if you have type 2 diabetes, based on a new study about the benefits of low-glycemic foods.
Moms-To-Be Can Eat Apples to Ward off Asthma in Offspring Publication Date: 2/13/2009	An apple a day while you are pregnant may indeed keep the doctor away. But the real beneficiary could be your unborn child, say researchers in the journal Thorax.
Hands On Approach to Pain Management Touted Publication Date: 2/13/2009	If you struggle with aches and pains that refuse to go away, you just might find relief with a long-practiced but relatively obscure alternative therapy called naprapathy.
Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer Abound Publication Date: 2/13/2009	A diagnosis of prostate cancer may prompt an understandable feeling of dread, but patients actually have a wide variety of treatment options at their disposal for tackling the disease, medical experts say.
Effects of Negative Emotions on the Heart Can Lead to Cardiac Problems Publication Date: 2/11/2009	Taking a few minutes to relax, calm down, and simply enjoy life can do more than soothe your frayed nerves or troubled mind - it may save your life.
Can a Blood Test Predict Postpartum Depression? Publication Date: 2/4/2009	Measuring hormone levels produced by the placenta during pregnancy may predict whether a woman is likely to develop postpartum depression, suggests a report published in this month issue of Archives of General Psychiatry.
Ovarian Preservation May Be a Safe Option in Endometrial Cancer Publication Date: 1/28/2009	Women age 45 and younger who kept their ovaries while undergoing treatment for endometrial cancer showed no difference in survival rates compared to those that had their ovaries removed.
Consumers Urged to Avoid Peanut Butter Products During Salmonella Probe Publication Date: 1/21/2009	The peanut butter recall continues to heat up as products containing peanut butter are being pulled from store shelves
Selenium and Vitamin E Do Not Help Prostate Cancer Publication Date: 1/15/2009	The results of two large clinical trials show the supplements selenium and Vitamin E failed to provide a cancer-prevention benefit, despite encouraging past findings.
Fertility Problems and Secondhand Smoke Linked Publication Date: 1/15/2009	Researchers have found that women exposed to second hand smoke, either as adults or children, were significantly more likely to face fertility problems and suffer miscarriages.
Heart Health Includes Vitamin D Publication Date: 1/15/2009	A lack of vitamin D, which is absorbed primarily through exposure to sunlight, helps boost the risk of heart attacks and strokes, new research finds.
Radiotracers Bring New Views for Breast Imaging Publication Date: 1/15/2009	Two newer breast imaging techniques will help doctors diagnose and stage breast cancer, but neither technique will replace standard mammography for the detection of breast cancer. Results from both studies were presented at the Radiological Society of North America's annual meeting.
Standard Blood Sugar Guidelines Recommended Publication Date: 1/15/2009	While less strict blood sugar control may be appropriate for some diabetes patients, most should adhere to the target goal of an A1C level of less than 7 percent that has long been recommended for reducing the risk of diabetes-related complications. A1C is a measure of blood glucose levels over the previous two or three months.
Family Lifestyle Linked to Obesity Publication Date: 1/15/2009	Although genetics likely play a role in whether or not someone becomes overweight or obese, a family's lifestyle also has a major impact on the chances of a teenager developing a weight problem, a new study shows.
Portion Control Key to Losing Weight Publication Date: 1/15/2009	All-you-can-eat buffets, super-sized meals, and cavernous drinks may help keep your wallet full, but they are also helping to expand your waistline. Nutrition experts say portion control is one of the biggest factors in successfully losing weight. But Americans are not very good at recognizing reasonable portion sizes anymore.
A Poor Night's Sleep May Increase Your Risk for Catching a Cold Publication Date: 1/14/2009	The risk of catching a cold increases when you get less than seven hours of sleep a night, researchers suggest.
Blood Donors Needed! Publication Date: 1/7/2009	During the holiday season, the nation's blood supply tends to dip dangerously low because of a decline in donations.
Age-Related Cognitive Decline May Be Linked to High Blood Sugar Levels Publication Date: 12/31/2008	Rising blood glucose levels have been identified by scientists as a possible contributing factor in age-related cognitive decline.
Healthy Eating Tips Can Lead to Happier Holdiays Publication Date: 12/23/2008	Focus on keeping your weight steady with simple healthy eating strategies, rather than worry about gaining or losing weight during the holiday season. .
Reduced Rate of Teens' Car Crashes Related to Later School Start Time Publication Date: 12/17/2008	Research findings suggest an increase in sleep means a sharper teenage driver.
PSA Test for Prostate Cancer May Be Affected by Statin Use Publication Date: 12/15/2008	A new study shows that men who take cholesterol-lowering medications called statins have lower blood levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a biomarker for prostate cancer risk.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm a Concern for Women Smokers Publication Date: 12/15/2008	Women who smoke are eight times more likely than nonsmokers to suffer a potentially fatal rupture of the body's largest artery, or require surgery to repair the weakening that can cause such a rupture.
New Type of Artery Stent Shows Promise Publication Date: 12/15/2008	A new generation of stents shows promise in avoiding the late-onset problems that have plagued drug-eluting stents in patients with heart disease, researchers say. The findings come from two European studies presented at the annual scientific meeting of the American Heart Association.
Breast Cancer Risk Not Higher with Limited Caffeine Use Publication Date: 12/15/2008	Drinking coffee or consuming other caffeine-laden foods does not appear to boost breast cancer risk, says a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Obesity a Factor in Increasing Numbers of Type 2 Diabetes Cases Publication Date: 12/15/2008	The rate of new cases of type 2 diabetes has nearly doubled in the United States in the last decade, with most new cases appearing in southern states, says a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report.
Experts Say Increase Vitamin D Supplements for Children Publication Date: 12/15/2008	The leading children's medical organization in the United States says that it has doubled the amount of vitamin D recommended for infants, children, and adolescents. The increase, from 200 international units (IU) to 400 IU per day was detailed at a meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Tests May ID Older Patients at Risk for Post-Op Delirium Publication Date: 12/15/2008	Two simple tests may predict which older patients have underlying depression or less cognitive flexibility, leaving them vulnerable to post-surgery delirium, says a study presented at a meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
Undertreatment of Women Linked to More Heart Attack Deaths Publication Date: 12/10/2008	Recent studies show an increase in deaths and a difference in the medical treatment given to women compared to men when suffering a severe heart attack.
Think Toy Safety During The Holiday Season Publication Date: 12/3/2008	On the shelves of reputable stores, shiny toys that seems perfectly safe are displayed in bright friendly packaging, but looks can be deceiving.
Men's Alzheimer's Risk Lowered with Active Lifestyle Publication Date: 11/29/2008	Cognitive and social activity in midlife may significantly reduce men's risk of dementia, say researchers in the medical journal Alzheimer's and Dementia.
Biomarker for Agressive Prostate Cancer Found Publication Date: 11/29/2008	Men whose serum calcium levels fall within the high end of the normal range are three times more likely to develop fatal prostate cancer, says a report in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention.
Robots in the Home May Help the Elderly Publication Date: 11/28/2008	Home healthcare assistance for American seniors may be provided by helpful robots In the near future, experts predict
Survival During Cardiac Arrest May Depend on Noisy Breathing Publication Date: 11/26/2008	A connection between noisy breathing and increased survival rates when someone is suffering sudden cardiac arrest.has been made by researchers.
Asthma May Result from Wheezing During a Cold Publication Date: 11/14/2008	Young children who wheeze when they have rhinovirus infection - the most common cause of colds - are at much greater risk of developing asthma later during childhood, says a study in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Depression Screening for Heart Patients Recommended Publication Date: 11/14/2008	A new statement from the American Heart Association emphasizes the need to screen heart patients for depression. Depressed persons with heart disease have at least twice the risk of second cardiac events in the one to two years following a heart attack.
Study Finds Incontinence in Women Somewhat Common Publication Date: 11/14/2008	Almost 25 percent of American women have a pelvic floor disorder, such as urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, or pelvic organ prolapse, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Drug-Coated Stents Best for Some after Heart Attack Publication Date: 11/14/2008	Drug-coated stents are more effective than the bare metal kind for people who have heart attacks, says a study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Breast Cancer Recurrence in Women of all Ages Studied Publication Date: 11/14/2008	Young women diagnosed with a common form of early-stage breast cancer called ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) are no more likely to have recurrences than older women with the disease, a new study finds.
Asian-Caucasian Couples at Higher Risk for Gestational Diabetes Publication Date: 11/14/2008	Couples made up of one Asian and one white partner may face an increased risk of gestational diabetes and a higher risk of Caesarean delivery, say researchers in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
The Rapid Rise of Food Allergies in Children Publication Date: 11/12/2008	Rates of food allergies in children, such as milk, peanuts, and fish, are rising rapidly in the US.
Hormone Therapy Increases Likelihood of Reflux Publication Date: 10/15/2008	Women who take hormones to relieve symptoms of menopause have a higher risk of developing symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Better Long-Term Outcomes with Medications versus Angioplasty Publication Date: 10/15/2008	There are some advantages to artery-opening angioplasty over medication treatment for people with heart disease, but those advantages disappear within three years, according to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Telling Family and Friends about Your Breast Cancer Diganosis Publication Date: 10/15/2008	Shelley Volz, now age 59, got the news about her breast cancer diagnosis 10 years ago, right before she was headed from San Francisco to New York for the wedding of her younger brother. While she says she does not think she found it as difficult as many people to disclose the diagnosis, she did think about others' reactions.
Weight Loss after Diabetes Diagnosis Improves Health Publication Date: 10/15/2008	Newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics who lose weight soon after their diagnosis gain better control of their blood pressure and blood sugar, says a study in the journal Diabetes Care.
Breast-fed Babies Cope Better with School's Stressors Publication Date: 10/15/2008	Researchers have discovered that children who are breastfed seem to cope with stress and anxiety more effectively when they reach school age, according to a report in the Archives of Diseases in Childhood.
Vaccinations Help Improve Health throughout Life Span Publication Date: 10/15/2008	Immunizations used to be the realm of the young. Babies would go through series after series of vaccinations. And toddlers would take their shots before entering preschool. And they still do. But vaccines are now expanding to include all age ranges, in an attempt to ward off disease from the cradle to the grave.

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