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Health Highlights: May 25, 2013
  • 'Nanoparticle' Flu Vaccine Could Be an Advance

  • Illnesses in Alabama Were Just Cases of Flu, Colds or Pneumonia

Hidden Dangers Dog Dog Parks

Pets should be fully vaccinated before frolicking with friends, vet says

Seniors More Likely to Crash When Driving With Pet: Study

Accident risk doubled for those who always drove with their animal in the car

Common Glaucoma Drug May Cause Droopy Eyelids, Study Finds

Doctors should be cautious when prescribing specific eyedrops, researchers say

Common Supplement May Help Patients Fight Heart Failure

Coenzyme Q10 appeared to reduce death rates, hospitalizations in study

Health Highlights: May 24, 2013
  • 'Nanoparticle' Flu Vaccine Could Be an Advance

  • Mystery Illness Kills 2 in Alabama

Health Tip: Pondering Allergy Shots?

Consider allergy severity

High Cadmium Levels May Raise Risk for Dying From Liver Disease: Study

Tobacco smoke most common source of exposure to heavy metal, researchers add

Low-Income, Minority Parents More Open to HPV Vaccine for Girls, Study Says

White, middle-class parents less accepting of the cervical cancer shot, researchers contend

Many Medical Students Have Anti-Fat Bias, Study Finds

That poses a significant barrier to the treatment of obesity, researchers say

Monday Best Time for Hospitalization With Heart Failure, Study Says

Death rates appear to rise and fall depending on day of week, season, research suggests

Parents Underestimate Influence Over Teens' Substance Abuse: Survey

1 in 5 thought child wouldn't listen to advice on the issue, but research suggests otherwise

Sharp Rise in ICU Admissions From U.S. Emergency Rooms

Patients wait an average of five hours in the ER before being admitted to the ICU, study finds

Sleep Duration Linked to Suicidal Thoughts in People With Insomnia

One additional hour of shuteye reduced depressive thinking, study says

Storm Chasers: Born to Be Wild?

Experts explain what motivates some to flirt with Mother Nature's wrath while most run for cover

Top-Ranked Golfer Beats Scoliosis

Years of braces and surgery couldn't keep Stacy Lewis from becoming the best in her sport

Chronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer: Study

But simple antacids appear to lower the risk, researchers report

Could Statins Raise Diabetes Risk?

Some popular brands associated with high blood sugar levels in study, but odds of problems are low

Glucosamine Supplements Tied to Risk of Eye Condition

Seniors taking them had side effect that has been linked to glaucoma, small study finds

Got an Itch? Mouse Study May Help Explain Why

Itch is a sensation distinct from others, such as pain, researchers say

Health Highlights: May 23, 2013
  • 'Nanoparticle' Flu Vaccine Could Be an Advance

  • Mystery Illness Kills 2 in Alabama

Health Tip: Help Prevent Water Contamination

Suggestions for people with a private well

How Many Calories in Your Fast-Food Meal? Guess Again

Diners underestimated by as much as 500 calories in study

Low Prenatal Iodine May Affect Child's Brain Development

Mothers with deficiency had kids with lower IQs and reading ability, researchers say

Modified Polio Virus May Help Fight Brain Tumors, Study Suggests

Treatment is harmless to normal cells but attacks cancer cells; finding is preliminary, researchers say

People With Borderline Personality Disorder May Misinterpret Facial Emotions

In studies, patients sometimes saw anger in a 'neutral' face and reacted to that threat

Scientists Can't Replicate Surprising Finding on Alzheimer's Treatment

Skin cancer drug had no effect on brain plaques in mice, three separate research teams report

Shortage of Key Drug Hampering U.S. Efforts to Control TB: Report

Many health departments have altered treatment practices; CDC officials working to solve the problem

Statins May Hamper Workout Results

Overweight people on cholesterol-lowering drugs saw less fitness improvement than others in small study

Too Few Kids Use Fast-Food Calorie Info, Study Finds

Girls and obese children are likelier to take advantage of this knowledge

Type 2 Diabetes Progresses Faster in Kids, Study Finds

High blood pressure, other complications seen in adolescence

U.S. School Kids Should Get Hour of Exercise Daily: Report

Physical activity helps them do better academically and socially, experts say

U.S. Teen Birth Rate Plummets: Report

Since 1991, rate has dropped by nearly half, health officials find

Abused Children at Risk for Obesity as Adults: Study

They are 36 percent more likely to struggle with weight later in life, researchers report

American Cancer Society Celebrates 100 Years of Progress

One million cancer deaths avoided since 1990s, group says

Children Who Have CT Scans May Face Higher Cancer Risk

Those exposed before age 5 are most vulnerable, study finds

COPD May Be Over-Diagnosed Among Uninsured

Patients thought to have lung condition were re-evaluated in small study

Cost of Treating Strokes in U.S. Could Soar to $180B Annually by 2030: Report

An aging population could double expenditures, American Heart Association says

CT Scans Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths, Study Confirms

But questions remain about widespread screening

Docs Use 3-D Printer to Create Lifesaving Airway Device for Infant

Rare, worsening condition led to emergency FDA approval to use splint

Fish Oil Pills Might Cut Diabetes Risk, Researchers Say

Higher blood levels of a beneficial hormone seen in those who took the omega-3 supplements

Having Both Migraines, Depression May Mean Smaller Brain

But it's unclear what the finding might mean for patients

Health Highlights: May 22, 2013
  • Mystery Illness Kills 2 in Alabama

  • Report Backs Park Service Response to Yosemite Virus Outbreak

Health Tip: Make Healthy Foods Taste Better

Suggestions to spruce up your meals

Health Tip: Protect Your Sight

Go for regular eye exams

Migraine, Chronic Back Pain Tied to Higher Suicide Risk

Hopelessness, disability may play a role in feelings of despair, study finds

More Kids Getting Donor Organs, But Gaps Persist, Study Finds

Researchers looked at whether change in U.S. donor criteria made a difference

Scientists Map the Fungi on Your Feet

Toes are a favorite spot for these microscopic organisms

Simple Steps Can Protect Pets in Weather Disasters

Keeping your animal with you, and making sure pet carries ID are two key issues, experts say

Underactive Thyroid and Heart Failure a Bad Combination: Study

Hypothyroidism impact varies by race, with blacks at increased risk of death, findings suggest

Your Pooch Could Raise Your Home's Bacteria Count

Study found more germs and a wider variety of bacterial types in houses with dogs

Age, Other Illnesses May Make Prostate Cancer Treatment Unnecessary

For older patients with hypertension, heart failure, different problems will likely cause death, study finds

Americans Still Making Unhealthy Choices: CDC

High rates of obesity, heavy drinking, smoking and inactivity reported, but most people getting enough sleep

Antidepressants May Be Helpful for Some Heart Patients: Study

Emotional stress can harm cardiovascular health, experts say, so boosting mental resilience may be key

Bed-Sharing Raises SIDS Risk Fivefold, Study Finds

Number of cases would drop dramatically if parents did not sleep with their babies, researchers noted

COPD Patients May Do Fine With Shorter Course of Steroids

Coming off meds sooner means fewer harmful side effects, study author says

Depression May Raise Low Blood Sugar Risk in Diabetics

Experts say biological changes or a lack of interest in self-care might be to blame

Genes May Boost Woman's Risk of Postpartum Depression

Test found specific changes to two genes predicted problem with 85 percent accuracy

Health Highlights: May 21, 2013
  • Report Backs Park Service Response to Yosemite Virus Outbreak

  • Great Britain in Throes of Measles Outbreak

Health Tip: Possible Causes of Dry Eye

Medication use is a prime contributor

Health Tip: Run Smart, Run Safe

Don't use headphones

Long-Term Use of Antibiotic May Help Those With COPD

Taking azithromycin for a year cut down on re-hospitalizations for disease flare-ups, study found

Pain a Common Problem for People With COPD

Narcotic pain relievers frequently used by patients with chronic lung condition, study finds

Racial Disparities Seen in U.S. Lung Cancer Treatment

Blacks less likely, Hispanics more likely than whites to undergo surgery as early treatment, study shows

Removing Tonsils Helps Kids With Sleep Apnea, Study Finds

Better slumber improved daytime energy and behavior, but not memory, learning, researchers say

Sleepless Nights May Hurt School Performance of Kids With Asthma

Problems included carelessness, difficulty staying awake, study finds

Student Suicide May Spur Similar Thoughts in Teens

'Suicide contagion' occurs even among those who didn't know victim, study found

Study Supports Using Low-Dose CT Scans to Spot Early Lung Cancer

But expert notes questions about frequency remain

Weather Worries Can Threaten a Child's Mental Health

Psychologist offers advice for coping with tragedies like the Oklahoma tornado

ADHD in Childhood May Raise Risk for Obesity in Adulthood

Study found boys with the disorder were twice as likely to have a higher body-mass index when they were men

Certain COPD Meds Might Raise Heart Risks, Study Says

But benefits of 'bronchodilators' tend to outweigh risks, specialist adds

Favorite Music May Ease Anxiety in ICU Patients

Those who heard well-loved tunes in study needed less sedation medicine

Health Highlights: May 20, 2013
  • Great Britain in Throes of Measles Outbreak

  • Victim of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Demonstrates New Bionic Hands

Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy

Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments

Living Near Major Roadways in Pregnancy Tied to Respiratory Woes in Children

Infants may have higher risk for conditions like pneumonia, study found

Losing Weight May Ease Chronic Heartburn

Study found shedding pounds reduced GERD symptoms among overweight, obese patients

Many Can Blame Family for Their Bunions

These and other foot disorders are 'highly inheritable,' study finds

Newer, Pricier Prostate Cancer Radiation No Better Than Old: Study

Researchers looked at men who had the therapy after surgery

Nighttime Docs at ICUs Don't Boost Patient Outcomes: Study

Patients do just as well with medical residents and nurses, researchers say

Noise, Dirty Air May Be Double Whammy for the Heart

Both pollution sources associated with hardening of arteries, study suggests

Primary Care Docs Should Play Role in Kids' Dental Health, Experts Say

Government-appointed panel says family physicians can apply fluoride to children's teeth to prevent decay

Revised Sunscreen Labels Should Help Consumers Make Wiser Choices

New survey finds 1 in 7 products still claim an 'SPF' rating of 50 or higher

Sports May Be OK With Defibrillator, Study Says

But each patient must make decision with doctor's input

Study: Older Whooping Cough Vaccine More Effective

But it was phased out because of side effects; newer version works, study notes

Sugar Injections for Knee Arthritis May Ease Pain: Study

But at least one expert questions benefits of the alternative treatment

Weekend 'Catch-Up' Sleep May Cut Young Drivers' Crash Risk

Study found 21 percent higher chance of accident among those who slept less than 6 hours a night

Women Less Likely to Get Trauma Center Care After Injury: Study

More research into factors behind trend, effects on outcomes is needed, study author says

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