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Healthcare, Who Gets It?
We aren't talking about benefits. Just simply understanding the system is more than even new MDs feel confident about, according to a new study. So what are consumers supposed to do?...more
11/04/09

Bilrubin Tests For Newborns
It doesn't happen often, but when a newborn has jaundice and high bilirubin levels that don't gradually recede, there is a chance of kernicterus, a devastating neurobiological disorder...more
11/03/09

More Is Not Always Better
Having an MRI scan to determine the cause of lower back pain seems like a good thing. But a recent study shows that the scans often result in unnecessary and worse, unhelpful, surgeries...more
10/30/09

Chronic Fatigue Linked to Virus
CFS sufferers, it is not just in your head. Researchers have discovered that a retrovirus (XMRV) is linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It is still too early to say the virus causes CFS, but that's exactly what may be the case....more
10/23/09

New Hope for AIDS Vaccine
Research on a combined, "prime-boost" vaccine has yielded modest results in what was the largest study in AIDS research history. The approach suggests a more effective way to help the body fend off HIV...more
10/16/09

Yoga Eases Back Pain
A recent study has found that an exercise routine that strengthens the muscles of the midsection can help people with lower back pain. The muscles act as a brace, supporting the spine...more
10/13/09

Of Earaches And Antibiotics
Two major pediatrics societies have set policies recommending watchful waiting over immediate antibiotic treatment for many, if not most, of children's earaches. Parents can help...more
10/12/09

Flu: An Ounce Of Prevention
When it comes to the H1N1 flu, an ounce of prevention is definitely worth a pound of cure, according to a recent study. A flu vaccine is better than relying on antiviral medication...more
09/16/09

New & Improved Or Just New?
When a drug announces, “More Effective!” what does it mean? Is it better than other drugs or just better than it used to be? Or better than taking nothing?...more
09/10/09

Teens and Rx Medication
Prescription medication sharing is a growing problem among adolescents. Whether it is antidepressants or drugs for ADHD or allergies, their use can often cause serious side effects...more
09/08/09

No Place Like Home
Premature infants face a variety of medical challenges. But when it comes to helping them become “school−ready,” the home environment is incredibly important...more
09/01/09

A New Look At Colic
Sleepless, frazzled parents take heart: a recent study suggests that colic may be caused by abnormal levels of bacteria. The finding paves the way for new treatments... more
08/26/09

Celiac Disease May Arrive Late
This autoimmune disease attacks the small intestine. It was viewed as a young person’s problem, but it now appears that the elderly can develop it as well... more
08/25/09

Red Meat Raises Colitis Risk
One’s risk for developing inflammatory bowel disease may be linked to a particular omega−6 fatty acid in meat and margarine. Omega−3 fatty acids greatly reduced the risk... more
08/21/09

Aloe Vera for Tooth Health
Aloe Vera can be as effective as toothpaste when it comes to removing cavity−causing microorganisms. But beware: not all aloe vera is alike... more
08/20/09

Contact Lens As Drug Dispenser
Contact lenses are an effective way to deliver drugs for a variety of conditions. And they are more cost effective, too... more
08/11/09

Xylitol for Baby's Teeth
This plant extract prevents bacteria from sticking to children’s teeth and reduces cavities. Now research has found a way to give it to infants and toddlers... more
08/06/09

No Medicalese, Please!
Something to prescribe for your doctor: a toolkit for turning medical jargon into language a regular person (like you) can understand and act on... more
08/03/09

Daily Sex Good for Sperm
Trying to conceive? You might try having sex every day for a week or so prior to trying to conceive, according to a new study. The fragmentation index of the sperm of men who... more
07/24/09

Colicky Babies, Depressed Dads
Mothers who are depressed while pregnant have a greater likelihood of having a baby with colic, but a new study shows that a father’s depression during his partner’s pregnancy can affect... more
07/23/09

Teens Need Doctor Visits
Adolescents are often neglected by the healthcare system, a new study has found. A yearly visit and time alone with their doctor to discuss health issues in confidence without parents... more
07/13/09

Testosterone Nose Dives
Guys, You may want to re-think that sugary drink. A study has found that when men are given a glucose solution, their testosterone levels drop by 25%... more
07/09/09

Global Warming Threatens Health
Global warming and climate change are not just bad for the planet, they are also bad for public health, affecting food and water supplies and encouraging the Northward spread of certain diseases...more
07/07/09

Junk DNA? Hardly
The genes in DNA that code for protein production have long been thought to be the only important aspects. The rest was considered “junk.” Now it appears this junk may be essential...more
07/03/09

Pacifier Use -- What to Know
Pacifiers have been shown to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), but do they also cause babies to lose interest in breastfeeding...more
06/29/09

WHO Declares Flu Pandemic
It’s official: the World Health Organization has raised the status of the H1N1 or swine flu virus to the highest worldwide pandemic alert scale. But what does this mean for you?...more
06/23/09

Nano Lab On a Chip
It may soon be possible to diagnose many viral and bacterial infections on the spot using a portable device that reads blood or saliva samples...more
06/11/09

Needles Needed -- Maybe Not
Acupuncture can help reduce back pain, but piercing the skin may not be necessary to reap its benefits, a new study has found. The practice can also reduce reliance on pain medication...more
05/21/09

The Flu News At This Moment
The current flu outbreak is relatively mild. So what’s the worry? Flu viruses change constantly, so it is best to consider the situation as very much in flux and take some simple steps to protect yourself...more
05/01/09

Flat Feet Are Not Bad News
Flat feet used to prompt pediatricians to prescribe orthopedic shoes. Now research suggests that flat-footed kids are no less athletic than those with reasonable arches...more
04/08/09

Some Light Mind-Reading
Researchers have developed a light-emitting headband that may soon help children who can't speak or move communicate their preferences...more
03/05/09

Why Winter Is Flu Season
"It’s not the heat, it's the humidity" appears to apply to flu virus transmission as well as summer lethargy. Infections increase when the air is cold and humidity is low...more
02/27/09

Exercise Can Help Back Pain
Recent studies assessing the usefulness of exercise for people with back pain have found that exercise can help, but isn’t prescribed often enough...more
02/25/09

That Face Lick Is Harmless
Dog lovers, rejoice: Sleeping with or being licked by your dog does not put you at greater risk for exposure to bacteria than the dog-less...more
02/24/09

Cold Remedies Can Hurt Kids
Popular over-the-counter (OTC) cold remedies pose serious risks to small children who are easily overdosed. There are other, safer, methods to ease cold symptoms...more
02/06/09

Frank Zappa and Medicalese
Diagnosed with androgenic alopecia? Don’t panic; it’s just baldness. Seborrheic dermatitis? Dandruff. Bromidrosis? That’s stinkfoot. The medicalizing of trivial conditions is growing...more
01/07/09

Warm Ups Prevent Injury
An warm-up regimen developed by an international soccer association cut injuries by a third, and serious injuries by half if followed...more
01/02/08

Salmonella In Dog Food
A salmonella outbreak has been tied to dry pet food. There are simple steps you can take to protect yourself... more
12/08/08

It’s Real: Gulf War Illness
After 17 years, the symptoms plaguing many Gulf War veterans finally have a known cause. Or at least a partial cause...more
12/01/08

Safety Grass, Or Artificial?
Athletes want to know: which is safer, grass or artificial turf? The answer is surprising. ...more
11/03/08

Fans Help Prevent SIDS
Simply using a fan in your baby’s room to disperse exhaled carbon dioxide (CO2) can reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome...more
10/21/08

Reduced Fertility in Diabetic Men May Be Due to DNA Damage in Sperm
The sperm of men with diabetes looks fine under the microscope. Then why is fertility often an issue? New research suggests a reason...more
7/29/08

Major Key to Viral Latency Discovered
Researchers have discovered the mechanism behind the herpes virus' invisibility...more
7/18/08

Fatigue Facilitates ACL Injury
Muscle fatigue makes atlhletes more likely to twist as they land, straining the ACL...more
7/16/08

Focusing on Infant Pain Relief
Newborns requiring intensive care or other medical procedures tend not to get the same level of pain relief as adults...more
7/15/08

CDC to Beijing-Bound: Beware of Dogs
Those heading to Beijing to watch or participate in the Olympics next month should worry less about avian flu and more about dog bites, according to the CDC...more
7/14/08

10 Ways to Have a Healthy Vacation
Your summer vacation health kit - don't hit the road without it...more
7/3/08

Pedometers: Small Changes Make a Big Health Difference
A study has found that people who wear pedometers lowered their systolic blood pressure...more
7/2/08

Working Out with a Superbug
A few precautions can help prevent a MRSA infection...more
6/23/08

Virtual Reality Therapy as a Treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
A small study of Iraq war veterans has found that virtual reality technology can provide an effective form of exposure therapy...more
6/9/08

What Parents Should Know About Coxsackievirus
Coxsackievirus infections, which typically affect children, are growing more severe, according to the CDC...more
6/6/08

Health Illiteracy
People with poor health literacy are more likely to become the victim of medical errors...more
6/2/08

Urban Exercise? Take It Inside
Summer workouts in hazy conditions can be bad for urban runners, skaters and bicyclists...more
5/27/08

The Water's Not So Fine
Children under ten are more susceptible to the swimming related illnesses that can be carried in bacteria-contaminated water...more
5/20/08

Surgery? Take a Number
The number of surgeons has fallen over the years, particularly in rural areas, according to new research...more
5/16/08

U.S. Kids Under-Vaccinated
Missed or mis-timed doses of standard vaccines can put children at risk for preventable diseases...more
5/7/08

More Autism or More Diagnoses?
Autism rates are going up. Why? A broader definition of the disorder in one piece of the picture...more
4/29/08

"Let Me Be Perfectly Vague"
Part 4 in our 'Vote for Your Health" series...more
4/28/08

Reality Check: Gymnastics as Dangerous as Hockey
A new survey finds that in the U.S. gymnastics has one of the highest injury rates, sending roughly 26,000 children to emergency rooms...more
4/18/08

Medicaid, Medicare and the Presidential Candidates
Medicare and Medicaid are in crisis. So, how would the candidates propose to help them? more
4/14/08

The Presidential Candidates' Proposals for Containing Health Care Costs
Learn how the candidates would cut costs in Part 2 of our series on the issue of healthcare in the 2008 Presidential election...more
4/7/08

Healthcare Reform: Universal Coverage?
A series of four articles examining the candidates' plans for healthcare. This week: how to deal with the uninsured...more
3/26/08

Harnessing Human Power
The mechanics of walking produces energy that can be harvested to power pacemakers, artificial limbs, or laptops...more
2/29/08

Little Known but Troublesome: Prostatitis
Prostatitis is quite common, so it's worth knowing about...more
2/26/08

Childhood Vaccine Not Linked to Autism
A new study has found no link between a childhood vaccine and autism spectrum disorder...more
2/11/08

Keeping Young Athletes' Shoulders Healthy
Young athletes -- pitchers and tennis players among others -- risk rotator cuff injury...more
1/14/08

A Super Drug for Super Bugs
A new approach stops bacteria not by killing them directly as an antibiotic does...more
1/11/08

What You Can Do to Prevent MRSA and Other Staph Infections
What you can do to guard against this drug-resistant staph infection...more
11/10/07

Healing Tendons with Stem Cells
Good news for athletes: Stem cells can regenerate tendons...more
10/3/07

Cure the Mosquito, Cure Malaria
Complete eradication of malaria possible? more
9/4/07

Can't Carry a Tune?
True tone deafness is very rare...more
8/27/07

Low Levels of Air Pollution Can Kill
Air pollution a continuing public health risk...more
8/1/07

Pot Worse for Lungs than Cigarettes
One joint = 5 cigarettes at once...more
7/31/07

Killing Me Warmly
Global warming leading to more heat-related deaths? more
6/28/07

Smoke Cigarettes and Heal Slower
Smoking actually interferes with the healing process...more
6/21/07

Women and the Mid-Life Stroke
More middle-aged women appear to be having a stroke...more
6/21/07

Watch Out For Heat Stroke
Ignorance leads to heat stroke...more
6/21/07

New Lyme Disease Guideline
Long-term antibiotic treatment doesn't help chronic symptoms...more
5/29/07

Can Salt Cause Ulcers?
Exposure to salt makes bacteria stronger and more virulent....more
5/29/07

New Ideas on Allergies and Asthma
Well-intentioned efforts may have contributed to allergies and asthma...more
5/17/07

New Hope for Spinal Cord Injuries
With the right treatment, there is potential for regrowth...more
4/16/07

Rapid Response Key in 1918 Flu Pandemic
Early intervention is critical...more
4/16/07

Vaccine Vs. Ear Infections
New vaccine to prevent ear infections...more
4/9/07

Gastric Bypass & Vitamin B1 Deficiency
Weight-loss surgery can lead to dangerous vitamin deficiency...more
3/12/07

U.S. Child Health System a Failure?
The sad state of U.S. child health care...more
3/9/07

Childcare Critical in Language Development
Children in low-quality childcare lag behind those in high-quality care....more
3/7/07

Hepatitis B -- from Sweat?
Infection from sweat during contact sports...more
3/5/07

Don't Ignore the Snore
Treating sleep apnea is easy...more
3/5/07

Frequent Exercise Reduces Breast Cancer Risk
Long-term exercise protects against some breast cancers...more
2/27/07

Body Clocks and Sports Performance
Time of day does affect athletic performance...more
2/27/07

Two Cochlear Implants Better than One
Research findings indicates this...more
2/14/07

Do Steroids Leave Tissues Open to Injury?
Rest up before returning to rigorous activity...more
2/14/07

Common Drug May Cause Brain Hemorrhage
Blood thinning drugs increases rate of brain hemorrhages...more
1/9/07

Echinacea: Can It Make You Sick?
Echinacea's possible adverse affect on the gastrointestinal tract...more
12/29/06

Blood Alcohol and Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury + moderate alcohol drinking = less likely death? more
12/29/06

A Molecular "Condom" Against AIDS
A much more reliable and practical way to prevent AIDS...more
12/15/06

HIV's Effect on the Immune System Worse than Thought
Some HIV-affected immune cells may never recover...more
12/5/06

Huntington's Linked to Cholesterol Levels in Brain?
Cholesterol accumulation indicates Huntington's disease...more
12/5/06

All or Nothing at All
Only reducing smoking is not enough to avoid health consequences...more
11/28/06

Facts and Fiction About Flu and Colds
Learn what's true and false about the flu...more
11/7/06

Childhood Trauma Linked to Adult Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Evidence that traumatic event at any life stage is associated with CFS...more
11/7/06

An "Old" New Treatment for Seizures
Sugar substitute a cure? more
10/23/06

Targeted Antibiotics Help IBS Symptoms
Antibiotics are more effective if continued for a long time...more
10/23/06

Vaccine Gives Hay Fever Relief
Hay fever relief after only 6 shots? more
10/9/06

Are Menthol Cigarettes Worse for You?
Or just hard to give up? more
9/27/06

America Gets a 'C-' in Hand Cleanliness
Clean hands = less illness...more
9/27/06

Another Reason Not to do Meth
Broken smiles for meth users...more
9/27/06

Can a Vitamin Fight MS?
Vitamin B3 fights long-term MS disability? more
9/22/06

Neurosurgeons Back Child ATV Ban
Banning ATV use by children under 16-years old...more
9/18/06

Grounding the Flu?
Connection between air travel and spreading flu...more
9/18/06

Two Ways to Quit -- One New, One Old
Quit smoking one of 2 ways...more
8/14/06

Marry -- or Die?
Strong marriage = long life...more
8/14/06

Drinking and Running
How much is too much? more
8/14/06

Solving a Medical Mystery
Preventing the bone-weakening effects of cortisone...more
7/31/06

It Is the Humidity
High humidity increases risk of heart attack...more
7/18/06

Quit Smoking. Get Fat.
Weight gain comes with quitting smoking...more
6/30/06

No Particulate Place to Go
Air pollution harmful to people working out...more
6/12/06

Summer Stings and Bites
How to treat...more
6/12/06

Replacing Hip Replacement?
A new option for active people with hip pain...more
6/1/06

"Stress" Allergies
Surprising connections between hay fever and stress...more
5/19/05

The Eyes Have It
A quick way to identify potential stroke victims...more
4/19/05

Briefer Is Better
Researchers find that 10 minutes of intense exercise may be more effective...more
10/30/04

Achoo to Flu
A nasal flu vaccine brings hope to the needle-shy...more
12/2/03

Wonder Drug
Researchers discover another surprising use for aspirin...more
12/19/02

ICU Enemy #1
A little-known condition is the leading cause of death in hospital ICUs...more
10/22/02

Kids and Cod
Researchers say that a daily spoonful of cod liver oil can protect children from those nasty ear infections... more
9/25/02

A Real Pain
New technology allows researchers to zero in on the pain of FMS... more
7/2/02

Where the Rubber Meets the Road
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons offers tips to joggers on how to stay on the road and out of the ER... more
7/25/00

Butterflies and Bugs
Researchers find that irritable bowel may be caused by an infection... more
3/8/01

No Pain Is Gain
A revolutionary advance in pain management promises to deliver painkilling drugs straight to the affected area of the body with fewer side effects... more
11/27/00

Sexercise?
Arise couch potatoes. Exercise lowers the risk of impotence... more
10/9/00

Flu Tip
A new [flu symptom] can fool your doctor, scare you and result in expensive and needless tests... more
1/19/00



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