``xOne in four strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae--the leading bacterial cause of pneumonia, middle ear infections and meningitis--now appear to be resistant to penicillin, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ``xud0112193``x``xDrug Resistant Bacteria Continues to Spread``x978030102,3679,``x``x
``xResearchers studying the Pima Indians--a group with one of the highest rates of diabetes in the world--have found two factors that play a key role in the earliest stages of the blood-sugar disorder.
``xud0112193``x``xTwo Factors Play Key Roles in Diabetes``x978159919,79140,``x``x
``xWhen it comes to food, taste is a powerful motivator. But according to researchers, money may be sweeter than candy.``xud0112193``x``xLower Prices Make Healthy Snacks
More Tempting``x978544075,92118,``x``x
``xUS Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher unveiled an action plan yesterday aimed to improve services for children and adolescents with mental health problems, which the Clinton administration calls a ``health crisis.'' ``xud0112193``x``xTargeting Children's Mental Health``x978590265,50147,``x``x
``xIf you want to impress someone, it might help to let it slip that you exercise regularly, Canadian researchers suggest.``xud0112193``x``xSaying You Exercise Creates
Good First Impression``x978676238,83266,``x``x
``xFor reasons that researchers do not understand, the breast cancer death rate of elderly black women increased in the first half of the 1990s in the US, even though the death rate among white women declined during the same period. ``xud0112193``x``xBreast Cancer Death Rate
Grows in Older Blacks``x978760893,49495,``x``x
``xMeasuring levels of sugar in the blood can help doctors predict
if a patient is at risk of developing heart disease, study findings
show.
``xud0112193``x``xBlood Sugar Can Gauge Risk
of Death from Heart Disease``x978853268,45389,``x``x
``xAccording to recent studies, relief may be in sight for those who suffer from migraine headaches but have not responded well to currently available treatments.``xud0112193``x``xHeart Drug May Prevent Migraines``x978971340,53950,``x``x
``xThese days, it is not unusual for girls as young as age 10 to try to emulate the look of glamorous fashion models and wispy television stars--a trend that may be linked to eating disorders among young children.``xud0112193``x``xParents Shape Self-Esteem of Children``x978985420,56037,``x``x
``xSurgeon General David Satcher announced Monday preliminary efforts to form a national strategy to deal with the epidemic problem of obesity in the United States. Obesity increases the risk of several illnesses, including diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and some cancers.``xud0112193``x``xNational Obesity Plan Announced``x979017072,49750,``x``x
``xChildren in families that habitually watch television during meals eat fewer fruits and vegetables than those that don't, and consume more pizza, snack food and caffeine-laced soft drinks, researchers reported on Monday.
``xud0112193``x``xTV Means More Junk Food``x979060637,81064,``x``x
``xThe number of overweight Americans has ballooned to epidemic proportions, health experts agree, yet most adults do not see their weight as a health problem, results of a recent survey reveal.``xud0112193``x``xAmericans in Denial About Obesity Risks``x979144118,64349,``x``x
``xDoctors in the UK and Australia said Wednesday that the potentially deadly blood clots sometimes called ``economy class syndrome,'' affect hundreds of passengers each year arriving at their nations' airports.``xud0112193``x``xBlood Clots Kill Many Airline Passengers``x979145008,66682,``x``x
``xPeople with diabetes and high blood pressure are more likely to suffer a decline in mental ability as they age, a study says.``xud0112193``x``xMental Decline Likely from Diabetes``x979146669,39277,``x``x
``xMost popular diets help people drop pounds initially, but only traditional moderate-fat, high-carbohydrate regimens seem to keep dieters slim, according to the first major review of popular diets by the federal government. ``xud0112193``x``xMost Popular Diets Flawed``x979195225,39380,``x``x
``xMen and women seem to be more willing to commit to daily exercise if they have consistent support from friends and family, study shows.``xud0112193``x``xMotivation for Exercise Works Best
With Support for Men and Women``x979251180,66426,``x``x
``xThe chronic heart muscle disorder known as dilated cardiomyopathy is thought to be brought on by a variety of factors--from heredity to chronic, heavy drinking. Now, new research in mice suggests that in some cases, the body's own immune system may be behind the life-threatening condition.``xud0112193``x``xImmune System May Trigger a
Form of Heart Disease``x979321705,97132,``x``x
``xWhile diet and exercise are key to most people's health, there have always been those lucky few who can do whatever they want and still live to 100. Now genetics research is showing why. A new study suggests that centenarians retain a naturally heart-healthy cholesterol level throughout their lives--and they pass the gift on to their children.``xud0112193``x``xGood Cholesterol May Explain
Why Some Live to 100``x979362841,17553,``x``x
``xDetermining who is at risk for diseases as serious as type 2 diabetes may be as simple as measuring a patient's waist,researchers report.``xud0112193``x``xWaist Circumference Can
Help Diagnose Disease``x979363105,81779,``x``x
``xStudy says plant levels of key disease-fighting compound differ 30-fold. When it comes to fighting cancer, not all broccoli is created equal. ``xjimmy``x``xBroccoli's Strength Against Cancer Varies``x979436369,89511,``x``x
``xPeople who are overweight may have impaired blood flow that can increase their risk of heart disease. Now, a team of Italian researchers report that an abundance of free radicals -- naturally-occurring compounds that damage cells and lead to disease -- may be partly to blame.
``xjimmy``x``xFree Radicals Implicated
In Obesity Heart Risk``x979509197,67718,``x``x
``xA team of Scandinavian researchers has identified a pill that appears to melt away fat while boosting muscle mass. While the supplement -- conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) -- is no magic bullet, it may prove to be a useful tool in combination with even light exercise, Dr. Jan Wadstein, an associate professor of medicine at Lund University in Sweden states in an interview.``xud0112193``x``xSupplement Helps Melt
Fat and Build Muscle``x979620945,59274,``x``x
``xPhysical activity reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke in diabetic women, according to Harvard researchers.``xud0112193``x``xExercise Reduces Heart Disease
Risk Among Diabetics``x979675925,93032,``x``x
``xWhile experts already know that a woman who has her first child by age 30 has a lower risk of breast cancer than her peers, new research suggests that the risk continues to decline with each child a woman has at a young age.``xud0112193``x``xHaving Children Before Age 30
Cuts Breast Cancer``x979676804,10238,``x``x
``xGenetic factors have a major impact on levels of blood-clotting proteins in the body, study findings suggest.``xud0112193``x``xGenetic Factors May Determine
Blood Clot Risk``x979677175,71451,``x``x
``xA relatively simple blood test for diagnosing schizophrenia has been proposed by Israeli researchers.``xud0112193``x``xBlood Test May Help Predict Schizophrenia``x979678759,45377,``x``x
``xSmokers who choose to puff on ''light'' or ``ultralight'' cigarettes may not be getting the break from tar and nicotine they've been promised, researchers report.
``xud0112193``x``xMild Cigarettes Still Pack Nicotine Punch``x979779172,55629,``x``x
``xA few simple questions in the pediatrician's office may spot teen smokers before they become addicted, results of a study suggest.``xud0112193``x``xDoctors Can Catch Teen Smoking Early``x979779268,9698,``x``x
``xEating fish, even in modest amounts, can significantly reduce a woman's risk of the most common type of stroke, a major new study suggests.
``xud0112193``x``xWhat Should Women Want?
More Fish in Their Diet``x979780082,7353,``x``x
``xNo one knows better than working men and women that work can be a real pain. Now, a report commissioned by Congress provides the strongest scientific evidence to date that there may be a relationship between a person's job and physical ailments such as low-back pain.
``xud0112193``x``xGoverment Study Says
Work and Pain Linked``x979847904,50970,``x``x
``xBuilding on evidence that many heart-healthy habits do the brain good, too, researchers suggest that exercise may improve some mental skills in older adults.``xud0112193``x``xExercise May Sharpen Older
People's Mental Skills``x979848000,72870,``x``x
``xAn herbal extract used in ancient times to douse women's sexual desire may serve a more modern purpose. The chasteberry, also known as agnus castus, appears to relieve many of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), German researchers report.``xud0112193``x``xHerbal Supplement Eases PMS Symptoms``x979931876,92809,``x``x
``xNearly 13 million Americans have thyroid disease, but more than half of these people remain undiagnosed, experts said here Thursday at an American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) news conference.``xud0112193``x``xAmericans Uninformed
About Thyroid Disease``x979932108,82374,``x``x
``xSkin cancer tumor growth was significantly slowed when mice were injected with non-toxic salmonella and radiated, researchers report in a recent issue of the European Journal of Cancer. The strategy could be effective with other cancers, researchers add. ``xud0112193``x``xSalmonella Slows Skin Cancer Growth``x980311516,24334,``x``x
``xExercise can improve mental abilities in the elderly, and go some way to preventing mental decline, say researchers. Scientists found mental abilities, or cognitive functioning, improved with exercise. ``xud0112193``x``xExercise Slows Mental Decline``x980311718,14269,``x``x
``xA report, released in the final week of the Clinton administration, focused new attention on so-called ergonomics rules issued last fall that industry has pledged to overturn and Bush aides have said may face review by the new administration.
``xud0112193``x``xReport Says Back Injuries #1
Injury in the Workplace``x980311896,53550,``x``x
``xThe way a patient manages their asthma can dramatically influence whether they survive a major attack, researchers report.``xud0112193``x``xWritten Management Plans
Help Cut Asthma Deaths``x980312255,19580,``x``x
``xCreatine, a dietary supplement used by many athletes to increase muscle bulk, could lead to cancer, a French government agency said on Wednesday.
``xud0112193``x``xCreatine Use Could Lead to Cancer``x980395516,22827,``x``x
``xPeople stuck on a downward spiral of unhappiness may be able to alter their course by simply doing ''what you believe in, what interests you, or both,'' two researchers from the University of Missouri-Columbia suggest.
``xud0112193``x``xSetting and Keeping Goals May
Be Key to Happiness``x980395726,54925,``x``x
``xEveryone agrees with the public health messages that call for regular, moderate exercise. However, the best way for the average couch potato to exercise is as clear as mud. Now results from a small study suggest that ideally, daily exercise should come in one steady dose, instead of 10 minutes here and there.``xud0112193``x``xFast and Steady Walking Wins
The Calories Burning Race``x980395982,8979,``x``x
``xWhat you eat for lunch just might save your life, results of a recent study suggest.
``xud0112193``x``xTrade Meat for Tofu to
Lower Heart Disease Risk``x980476784,36228,``x``x
``xWhile research has suggested stress weakens the immune system's ability to fight off illness, there is new evidence that even the stress of test-taking may trigger short-term damage to the body's DNA.``xud0112193``x``xStress May Be Bad for Genes``x980546703,70483,``x``x
``xPeople who consume plenty of fiber-rich foods may have a lower risk of cancers of the mouth and throat, Italian researchers report.
``xud0112193``x``xFiber Lowers Risk of
Mouth, Throat Cancers``x980547141,24153,``x``x
``xPeople who have a genetic mutation previously linked to emphysema are three times more likely to develop a certain type of colorectal cancer than those without the defect, study results suggest. And smokers with the defect may be 20 times more likely to develop the cancer, researchers warn.
``xud0112193``x``xGene Discovery Links
Smoking and Colorectal Cancer``x980550503,37148,``x``x
``xThe heavier a baby is at birth, the bigger the brain power later in life, new research suggests. UK scientists say birth weight may have lasting effects on mental performance, influencing test scores and even educational achievements all the way to early adulthood.``xud0112193``x``xBigger Babies May Mean
Bigger Brains Later in Life``x980803965,32865,``x``x
``xDiabetes takes a substantial toll on patients' pocketbooks as well as their health, researchers report.
``xud0112193``x``xDiabetes Affects Worker
Productivity and Salary``x980804250,56240,``x``x
``xA little flexibility at work can stretch a long way when it comes to keeping employees happy and productive, a new report shows.
``xud0112193``x``xFlexibility at Work Increases
Happiness at Home``x980804466,22574,``x``x
``xIn a finding that may come as welcome news to women tired of being responsible for birth control, a new study shows that an experimental form of male contraception suppresses the production of sperm.``xud0112193``x``xMale Contraception
Injection Shows Promise``x980804665,21781,``x``x
``xFor children suffering with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), relief may come in the form of a common herb--peppermint, researchers report.
``xud0112193``x``xPeppermint Oil may
Help Irritable Bowel Syndrome``x980916717,98772,``x``x
``xStress is known to pack a punch to the immune system, and the whallop seems to hit the elderly the hardest, according to researchers at Ohio State University.``xud0112193``x``xStress and Aging
Affects Immune System``x980916843,82681,``x``x
``xWomen who breastfeed for at least 2 years cut their risk of developing breast cancer by nearly half compared with women who breastfeed for less than 6 months, researchers report.``xud0112193``x``xLong-term Breast Feeding
Lowers Breast Cancer Risk``x981000241,35627,``x``x
``xNew research suggests that exercise can counter some of its ill effects of cancer.
``xud0112193``x``xExercise May Cut
Side Effects of Cancer``x981000621,75161,``x``x
``xIf a woman gains a lot of weight during pregnancy, she runs the risk of being significantly overweight even a year after delivering her baby, researchers report.``xud0112193``x``xPregnancy Weight Gain
Linked to Obesity Rise``x981072763,15214,``x``x
``xBritish researchers have discovered a gene that plays a role in how mammals absorb iron from food. The finding could have implications for the study of iron-related problems in humans, such as anemia--a condition that results in fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness and headache.
``xud0112193``x``xScientists Identify Gene That
Helps Absorb Iron``x981144578,96577,``x``x
``xThe obesity epidemic in the US has hit black Americans particularly hard, and experts point to both environmental and genetic factors as the culprits. Now new research shows that during puberty, black children may have a slower metabolism than white children do.
``xud0112193``x``xMetabolism Studies as Obesity
Risk in Black Children``x981144801,64072,``x``x
``xIt is no mystery that eating a healthy diet and exercising can make extra pounds disappear. But the results of a new study suggest that lifestyle changes may also lower levels of leptin, the ``obesity hormone'' thought to be involved in appetite regulation.``xud0112193``x``xObesity Hormone Drops
with Diet and Exercise``x981435347,41281,``x``x
``xDefective fat cells may be the key to understanding and treating type 2 diabetes, a disease that increasingly threatens the health of the nation, US scientists report.``xud0112193``x``xFat Cell Defect May
Lead to Type II Diabetes``x981680697,64411,``x``x
``xResults from a program that focuses on reaching out to child sexual abusers rather than teaching children how to protect themselves underscores the potential of this approach, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).``xud0112193``x``xChild Abuse Prevention
Program Deemed a Success``x981745855,44880,``x``x
``xResults of a new study may give women one more reason to breastfeed: they could be helping their baby avoid heart disease and stroke later in life.``xud0112193``x``xBreastfeeding Lowers Blood
Pressure Later in Life``x981745991,13467,``x``x
``xChildren younger than 4 years of age are not immune to the epidemic of obesity that has swept the modern world, researchers report.``xud0112193``x``xObesity on the Rise
Among Infants and Toddlers``x981746101,46602,``x``x
``xAlthough pediatricians have not endorsed routine circumcision, a majority of parents in the US still choose to have their infant sons undergo the procedure. Now a new survey suggests that parents who say no to circumcision end up less satisfied with their decision than those who opt for the procedure.
``xud0112193``x``xMany Parents Unhappy
About Circumcision Decision``x982004289,69238,``x``x
``xA chemical found in the pawpaw could help scientists understand how to treat cancer. Researchers at the University of Southampton are in a worldwide race to be the first to synthesize a key property of the exotic fruit. Pawpaws and other members of the custard apple family contain the key chemical. ``xud0112193``x``xPawpaws' Cancer Clue``x982004375,18,``x``x
``xAs part of the Human Genome Project, scientists have constructed the map of the Y chromosome--the stocky chunk of DNA that makes men look and act like men--and it's not what they expected. In fact, it is more interesting than once thought, according to one of the researchers involved in the mapping, Dr. David C. Page.
``xud0112193``x``xMale Chromosome Not
"Genomic Junkyard"``x982004463,31297,``x``x
``xBabies fed infant formula grow up to have higher blood pressure than those given breast milk, new research suggests.
``xud0112193``x``xBreast Milk May Fight Hypertension``x982087610,92405,``x``x
``xA new aging study has determined that antioxidant vitamins C and Vitamin E - protect against dementia and can improve brain
function in later life.
``xud0112193``x``xAntioxidant Vitamins C and E are Found
to Protect Against Memory Loss``x982087838,42430,``x``x
``xA half hour of minimal exercise can give people with hardening of the arteries in their legs or arms a boost in protection from a heart attack or stroke, a study finds. ``xud0112193``x``xExercise Boosts Clot-Dissolving Proteins``x982087941,12995,``x``x
``xThe fumes given off by gas cooking may have harmful effects on human lung cells, according to research. The study found that tiny particles of pollution produced when gas is burned seem to have an inflammatory effect when passed over lung cells in the laboratory.``xud0112193``x``xGas Cooking Threat to Lungs``x982176658,32135,``x``x
``xUS researchers warned Tuesday that the safety and efficacy of many dietary supplements have not been tested in children, and said that parents should exercise caution when giving supplements to their kids.``xud0112193``x``xSafety of Supplements Unclear for Children``x982176768,87332,``x``x
``xIf humans were designed to live beyond age 100 and remain free of many of the diseases and disorders associated with aging, we might have looked like short, stout elves.``xud0112193``x``xExpert Tinkers with Evolution to
Create Human "Built to Last"``x982176906,26679,``x``x
``xAmericans love cheese, but their hearts don't love them for it, according to a new report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). The group is urging consumers to use light cheeses and a light touch when layering the dairy product on their favorite dishes.``xud0112193``x``xAmerican Diet Deemed to Cheesy``x982256774,82377,``x``x
``xMore government action on obesity was urged in a report released Wednesday that warns that over 30,000 deaths a year in England, or 6% of all deaths, can be attributed to excess body weight.``xud0112193``x``xObesity Said to Cause 6%
of All Deaths in England``x982256893,29697,``x``x
``xInjections of botulism toxin can control an embarrassing condition that makes people sweat so heavily that their clothes get drenched at room temperature, a study found.``xud0112193``x``xPoison Can Control Sweating``x982262167,21,``x``x
``xGetting an x-ray to uncover the source of lower back pain does not reduce suffering, researchers report. In fact, in a new study, patients who had an x-ray, or radiography, reported more pain 3 months later than those who did not have an x-ray.``xud0112193``x``xX-Rays Deemed Unnecessary
for Most Low Back Pain``x982338614,86263,``x``x
``xFor every soft drink or sugar-sweetened beverage a child drinks every day, their obesity risk appears to jump 60%, new study findings suggest.``xud0112193``x``xSugary Soft Drinks
Linked to Childhood Obesity``x982338709,92286,``x``x
``xUS government researchers reported more evidence Thursday that an industrial solvent sold over the Internet as a dietary supplement is causing the same dangerous symptoms as seen with the so-called ``date rape'' drug, gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB).``xud0112193``x``xDangerous Supplements Causing Deaths``x982338786,85774,``x``x
``xPeople with darker skin may be less susceptible to the sun's damaging rays, but researchers are discovering that race may not be the main predictor of who will most likely be permanently damaged by ultraviolet radiation.``xud0112193``x``xRace May Not Predict
UV-Related Skin Damage``x982373453,6098,``x``x
``xGetting young, black males to stick to a low-salt diet may require novel support strategies, new research shows.
``xud0112193``x``xSticking to a Low-Salt Diet``x982432604,65209,``x``x
``xDespite advances in cardiac care and aggressive efforts to promote heart-healthy lifestyles, coronary heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States.
``xud0112193``x``xHeart Disease Still Biggest Killer``x982432672,43607,``x``x
``xThe physical and psychological demands of a patient's job influence whether he or she will return to work after have a mild to moderately severe stroke, according to a report presented at the 26th International Stroke Conference of the American Heart Association.``xud0112193``x``xStressful Jobs Keep
Stroke Patients From Work``x982610899,86221,``x``x
``xTrue memories and those recollections you only think are real leave different traces in your brain, scientists report.
``xud0112193``x``xThanks for the "False Memories"``x982610959,39984,``x``x
``xWhile the jury is still out on whether the popular supplement echinacea fights the common cold, it does seem the innocent-sounding herb can pack drug-like side effects. A 41-year-old man realized this while using echinacea for his flu-like symptoms, according to Canadian researchers.``xud0112193``x``xHerbal Remedies May Have Side Effects``x982611173,96452,``x``x
``xStem cells collected from umbilical cord blood could be as useful as cells taken from embryos or aborted fetuses for developing new treatments for brain disorders, such as stroke and Parkinson's disease, according to new findings released here at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.``xud0112193``x``xCord Blood May Replace
Fetal Cells in Brain Research``x982694011,25510,``x``x
``xA simple blood test may soon be able to predict which youngsters are likely to grow up to have weight problems, researchers reported Monday.``xud0112193``x``xBlood Test May Reveal Obesity Risk``x982699393,58775,``x``x
``xA severe headache can indicate a stroke, but it could signal a lot of other things too according to research presented today at the American Stroke Association’s 26th International Stroke Conference. ``xud0112193``x``xSevere Headache May
Signal Clot in Brain Vein``x982704405,14315,``x``x
``xScientists have identified a connection between the common cold virus and viruses that trigger cancer. Researchers at St. Andrews University in Fife are hoping to use the similarities between the two to find new ways of treating cancer.
``xud0112193``x``xCommon Cold Virus
"Linked to Cancer"``x982792653,63428,``x``x
``xWomen who smoke may be at increased risk of developing breast cancers that respond less favorably to treatment, according to a joint Swedish and Danish research team.``xud0112193``x``xSmoking Ups Risk For Less Favorable Breast Cancer``x982792751,4282,``x``x
``xBears and bedtime conjure up cozy images of cuddling and nursery rhymes. But for those confined to bed following illness or injury, real-life hibernating ``Teddies'' could provide clues as to how to prevent muscle loss due to prolonged immobility.``xud0112193``x``xLessons in Muscle Fitness
from Hibernating Bears``x982810408,83808,``x``x
``xMedical workers exposed to low doses of radiation on the job might face an increased risk of thyroid cancer.
``xud0112193``x``xCancer Tied to Workplace Radiation``x982849944,56038,``x``x
``xThree of the nation's largest pharmacy benefit management companies on Thursday announced an unprecedented $60-million joint venture to develop an electronic exchange linking the companies with doctors, pharmacies and health plans.``xud0112193``x``xElectronic Links Aim
to Reduce Drug Errors``x982949685,53605,``x``x
``xModified tobacco products that go easy on tar and nicotine might sound like a good middle ground for smokers who want to reduce their risk of cancer and other illnesses.
``xud0112193``x``xJury Still Out on "Safe Tabacco"``x982949792,79691,``x``x
``xAcupuncture in addition to conventional therapy reduces the pain suffered by people with osteoarthritis, according to the results of an NIH-supported study presented here at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Pain Medicine.``xud0112193``x``xAcupuncture Shown to
Reduce Arthritis Pain``x982970366,50963,``x``x
``xWhile the Internet has become a standard means of exchanging photographs by everyone from grade-school kids to grandmothers, many in the medical community have been slow to sign on.
``xud0112193``x``xRadiologists See the (Internet) Light``x983076953,49100,``x``x
``xHeart attack victims can safely take aspirin with a blood pressure-lowering drug to aid their recovery, but combining the treatments is only slightly more effective than using just one, Yale University researchers report.``xud0112193``x``xAspirin Safe for Heart``x983198100,33623,``x``x
``xResearchers at UC Davis School of Medicine have determined that drinking apple juice and eating apples has a beneficial effect on risk factors for heart disease. Results of the pioneering clinical study appear in the winter edition of Journal of Medicinal Food.``xud0112193``x``xUC Davis Study Finds Heart
Benefits from Apples & Juice``x983205028,81936,``x``x
``xAt a time when 45% of people in the US are living with a chronic medical condition, a survey released Monday shows that many Americans are concerned about the quality of care the chronically ill receive.``xud0112193``x``xAmericans Worry About Chronic Illness``x983246476,83910,``x``x
``xCanadian anti-circumcision crusaders are challenging a law protecting women against genital mutilation as a way to draw attention to much more common male circumcision.``xud0112193``x``xCanada Debates Validity of Circumcision``x983312104,82919,``x``x
``xAfter looking at the rates of type 1 diabetes and asthma in European countries, researchers suggest that factors influencing the risk of developing the two diseases may be linked.``xud0112193``x``xRisk Factors May Link Asthma & Diabetes``x983312274,36606,``x``x
``xScientists have zeroed in on the brain regions that govern the body's sense of timing--a finding that could lead to new ways to track the effectiveness of treatments for Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease and other conditions marked by problems in timing perception.``xud0112193``x``xStudy Suggests How Brain Keeps Time``x983312405,1366,``x``x
``xBlood cancer patients are more optimistic about their odds of being cured by aggressive therapy even when their physicians feel the outlook is bleak, researchers say.``xud0112193``x``xCancer Patients More
Optimistic Than Doctors``x983369278,68027,``x``x
``xClaiming they've identified a single gene that could play a role in up to 40 percent of all asthma cases, a team of British and American researchers say their discovery opens the way for new drug treatments as well as a screening test for the disease.
``xud0112193``x``xAsthma Screening May Become Possible``x983369387,8592,``x``x
``xFrequent dieting during the teen years may be indicative of more serious eating disorders. Now, two Massachusetts researchers suggest that such dieting may also be linked to smoking initiation among girls.``xud0112193``x``xGirls Who Diet Often
May be More Likely to Smoke``x983425495,32336,``x``x
``xWhile episodes of depression and other mood disorders may come and go, the toll they take on your body may last forever, new research shows. ``xud0112193``x``xMood Disorders Tax Body Later in Life``x983469494,76828,``x``x
``xTuna, salmon, mackerel -- take your pick -- but include at least one of these fatty fish each week in your diet if you're older and you want to lower your risk of dying from a heart attack. ``xud0112193``x``xFish is Good for a Healthy Heart``x983469556,51939,``x``x
``xStating that the quality of American healthcare is substandard, an Institute of Medicine (IOM) panel on Thursday called for a complete overhaul of healthcare delivery and reimbursement``xud0112193``x``xPanel Calls for Overhaul
of U.S. Health System``x983511600,54259,``x``x
``xFruits and vegetables high in vitamin C are associated with a reduced risk of death from all causes including heart disease and stroke, British scientists said Friday.``xud0112193``x``xVitamin C-Rich Diet Lowers Risk of Death``x983548465,14752,``x``x
``xDrinking at least four glasses of low fat milk a day may decrease your risk of heart attacks, scientists reported here Thursday.``xud0112193``x``xLow-Fat Milk May Cut Heart Risk``x983548567,76155,``x``x
``xA desire for chocolate may be a signal you are tired and the urge for salty snacks or milk products may indicate your body wants a real meal, according to results of a study on food cravings.``xud0112193``x``xStudy Sheds Light on
Sweet and Salty Cravings``x983658291,63835,``x``x
``xSoy is just the ticket for those with high cholesterol, but a new study says that even people with normal cholesterol levels can benefit from the protein. ``xud0112193``x``xSoy Raises Good Cholesterol``x983658401,4170,``x``x
``xAsthma, a disease that affects more than 10 million Americans, may increase the risk of heart attack, a scientist reported Friday.``xud0112193``x``xAsthma Might Raise Heart Disease Risk``x983658643,91340,``x``x
``xSouth African researchers may have found a simple and effective way of tackling dangerous infections - garlic. ``xud0112193``x``xGarlic Tackles Child Infections``x983769484,9996,``x``x
``xA surgical procedure used to treat arthritis of the knee may bring patients relief, but the relief may all be in patients' heads, new research results suggest. ``xud0112193``x``xKnee Relief May Be All In Your Head``x983769601,22564,``x``x
``xFor many adults, the golden years often are tarnished by so-called ``senior moments'' or problems remembering names, dates and other details of daily life. But a recent study found today's elderly population has a better memory than their counterparts just 5 years earlier.``xud0112193``x``xMemory in Older Adults Better Than Ever``x983813260,89115,``x``x
``xStaying active, both mentally and physically, may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.``xud0112193``x``xStay Active to Steer Clear of Alzheimer's``x983840097,42327,``x``x
``xModerate exercise is healthy for pregnant women and their babies, but exercising too much or too little could raise the risk of bearing a low birth weight baby, Canadian researchers report.``xud0112193``x``xModerate Exercise Helps
Ensure Healthy Baby``x983841737,20714,``x``x
``xIf you smoke, your cigarettes may be to blame for more than just that hacking cough. New research suggests the unhealthy habit also may be linked to lower back pain and disease.``xud0112193``x``xSmoking Linked to Lower Back Pain``x983894004,83757,``x``x
``xThe next time you're shooting hoops or riding your bicycle, here's a little something to think about: These two sports send more people to the emergency room than any others, according to new figures from government researchers. ``xud0112193``x``xTwo Sports Commonly Send
People to the Emergency Room``x983901776,31019,``x``x
``xPeople with hypertension (high blood pressure) who have their blood pressure under control may be able to try stopping their medication--under the supervision of their doctor--without experiencing a return of their high blood pressure, researchers report.``xud0112193``x``xSome Hypertension Patients
Can Try Halting Medications``x983901879,95420,``x``x
``xHealthy individuals may be not be getting the benefits they expect from taking vitamin E supplements, according to a new study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association.``xud0112193``x``xVitamin E Pills May
not Benefit the Healthy``x983943028,73113,``x``x
``xIn the not-so-distant future, gene therapy may be able to repair heart damage in people with congestive heart failure. ``xud0112193``x``xGene Therapy May Heal Heart Damage``x983985739,52133,``x``x
``xWhile-you-wait health information might make people's long stays in emergency department waiting rooms more productive, new research suggests.``xud0112193``x``xER Waiting Room Can
Teach Lessons in Health``x983985825,42140,``x``x
``xWomen living with people who smoke take in five to six times more cancer-causing chemicals than do women who live in homes where no one smokes, a new study shows. The study is the first time science has shown how people may get lung cancer from secondhand smoke, say the researchers. ``xud0112193``x``xSmokers Risk Their Partners' Lungs``x984069928,29483,``x``x
``xMen who become widowed or divorced may lose more than a spouse. They are also likely to give up a range of health habits that help protect against disease and early death, results of a study suggest.``xud0112193``x``xA Married Man is a
Healthy Man, Study Finds``x984070009,37929,``x``x
``xHard to believe, but some individuals appear to have no problem punching the clock for a 12-hour bout at the office, but display a variety of symptoms--headaches, muscle pain, fatigue--during a work-free weekend or vacation. Researchers now suggest that this so-called ``leisure sickness'' arises from the stress some people experience when they are unable to relinquish control and relax.``xud0112193``x``xPersonality is Key to Leisure Time Health``x984116542,94969,``x``x
``xCat lovers can breathe easier, thanks to a new study showing that the felines aren't necessarily in the doghouse when it comes to causing asthma. ``xud0112193``x``xStudy: Cats Ok for Asthmatic Kids``x984153241,84942,``x``x
``xWant to improve your health? Have a heart-to-heart talk with your doctor. ``xud0112193``x``xDoctors Are Crucial in
Improving Your Health``x984153384,12578,``x``x
``xA German study lends support to the theory that moderate consumption of alcohol makes hearts healthier because it reduces artery-harming inflammation.``xud0112193``x``xWhy Alcohol is Good For the Arteries``x984243059,81299,``x``x
``xWhile a slew of new technologies have the potential to improve breast cancer screening, plain old mammograms remain the "gold standard" for finding potentially cancerous lumps, a new report says.
``xud0112193``x``xMammograms Are Still
Best for Breast Screening``x984243165,11817,``x``x
``xBreast cancer survivors tend to blame stress for causing their disease and insist that a positive attitude keeps cancer at bay. ``xud0112193``x``xCancer Survivors Blame
Stress for Their Disease``x984243936,25980,``x``x
``xGood nutrition and health can be as easy as relearning those ABCs. ``xud0112193``x``xThe ABC's of Good Eating and Fitness``x984379632,61072,``x``x
``xWith the advent of Viagra and other hormone stimulating cocktails, the incidence of STD's are gradually increasing in people over 50. ``xud0112193``x``xSex Diseases Increasing in 50+``x984379881,21068,``x``x
``xMedical officials from 16 major airlines and international experts began two days of talks Monday to examine links between deadly deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and air travel, the World Health Organization said.``xud0112193``x``xAirlines, Health Experts
Meet on Blood Clot Risks``x984433435,59355,``x``x
``xIf you're the kind of person who doesn't want to share your weight-loss efforts with a roomful of other dieters, technology may be coming to your rescue. ``xud0112193``x``xGoing Online to Take Off Pounds``x984489146,10167,``x``x
``xThose oversized clothes your kids are sporting may be more than just a fashion statement. American children and teen-agers have gotten fatter, the government said today, continuing a trend begun in the 1980s. ``xud0112193``x``xThe Fattening of Our Children``x984489259,80814,``x``x
``xResearchers said on Monday they have confirmed the existence of a natural system used by the body to defend against the cancer-causing effects of toxic chemicals in food and the environment.``xud0112193``x``xScientists Get Proof of
Natural Anti-Cancer System``x984508628,44900,``x``x
``xWill sleeping on a pad full of magnets help your aching body? It's possible, researchers say, but way too soon to know for sure. ``xud0112193``x``xMagnets Still Questionable For Easing Pain``x984579668,20454,``x``x
``xPeople with very active social lives and high levels of stress are more likely to catch colds, researchers report. These social butterflies should consider cutting back on social activities until they feel more relaxed, study finding suggest.``xud0112193``x``xStressed Out Social
Butterflies Risk Colds``x984585940,14570,``x``x
``xWhile on-the-job stress is a well known and widely felt presence, new research suggests that even thinking about Monday morning may send people's stress hormones upward.``xud0112193``x``xJust Thinking About
Work May Trigger Stress``x984586019,89004,``x``x
``xEven minor mental losses may signal the start of Alzheimer's disease, new research shows. ``xud0112193``x``xAlzheimer's Starts Sooner Than Thought``x984674185,14572,``x``x
``xHoping take some of the fizz out of its controversial plan to push soda in schools, Coca-Cola Co. says it will scale back its marketing efforts and offer children a wider choice of beverages, including juices and calcium-rich drinks. ``xud0112193``x``xCoke Changes Marketing
Strategy in Schools``x984674241,63936,``x``x
``xPeople who exhibit traits of obsession such as over-conscientiousness or excessive cleanliness may also be more likely to die from ischemic heart disease, results of a 20-year study suggest.``xud0112193``x``xObsessional Men Prone
to Heart Disease Death``x984691414,89899,``x``x
``xTwo popular alternative remedies appear to help relieve the pain and swelling of osteoarthritis, new research shows. ``xud0112193``x``xNatural Arthritis Remedies Pass Scrutiny``x984754331,88536,``x``x
``xAlthough breast-feeding provides the best nutrition to infants, new research is raising the question of whether breast-feeding for more than a few months may increase a child's risk for heart disease later in life.``xud0112193``x``xLonger Breast Feeding
Linked to Heart Disease Risk``x984757170,56310,``x``x
``xAlthough the impotence drug Viagra may be risky for men with heart disease, there is growing evidence that the little blue pill does not raise the odds of heart attack among men with healthy hearts. A new UK study shows that men taking Viagra did not experience a higher-than-average rate of heart attacks.``xud0112193``x``xViagra Safe For Healthy Hearts``x984764227,49196,``x``x
``xPeople with anxiety or depression are more likely to use complementary or alternative medicine than to go see a traditional mental health professional, according to results of a nationwide survey conducted by Harvard researchers.``xud0112193``x``xAlternatives Medicine First
Choice for Depression``x984805176,57710,``x``x
``xAlthough shyness and anxiety in social situations is normal for many teenagers, for a small portion of young people it is not just a phase they'll grow out of, according to a report.``xud0112193``x``xSocial Anxiety Ups
Depression Risk in Teens``x984807690,99013,``x``x
``xAccording to the results of a national survey released yesterday, ninety-two percent of the estimated 16 million Americans with diabetes have never heard of diabetic autonomic neuropathy, an often deadly but treatable condition that can develop for years without symptoms. ``xud0112193``x``xDiabetics Unaware of Deadly Condition
That Develops Without Symptoms``x984858151,89845,``x``x
``xMaking love three times a week can make you look 10 years younger, claims a Scottish researcher. ``xud0112193``x``xFrequent Sex May Help You Look Younger``x984982793,1778,``x``x
``xPeople who undergo routine medical exams, including when they're relatively young, are more likely to discover and treat conditions that otherwise might haunt them later, medical experts say. ``xud0112193``x``xGetting a Physical May Save Your Life``x984982889,52908,``x``x
``xAlthough regular exercise is believed to boost older people's moods, it may not have long-term antidepression power. New research suggests that once the elderly stop being active, the psychological benefits wane.``xud0112193``x``xExercise May Fight the "Blues"``x985020718,94490,``x``x
``xElderly people with painful arthritis may find relief in an ancient Chinese exercise that combines slow movement with meditation, preliminary study findings suggest.``xud0112193``x``xTai Chi May Ease Arthritis Pain``x985027756,7433,``x``x
``xAlthough some people may demand antibiotics at the first sign of a sniffle, a physician's group says most upper-respiratory infections do not require antibiotics and are better treated with over-the-counter cold remedies and old-fashioned salt water gargles.``xud0112193``x``xGargling May Still Be Best for Colds``x985067835,49273,``x``x
``xWith almost half of all American children aged 8 to 16 watching more than 2 hours of television every day, researchers report that the likelihood of obesity among adolescents--particularly among girls--increases with the number of hours they spend in front of the ``boob tube.''``xud0112193``x``xAs Children's TV Time
Rises, So Do Obesity Rates``x985115058,73961,``x``x
``xA leisurely nine-minute stroll once a day can nearly halve a woman's risk of coronary heart disease, Harvard epidemiologists report.``xud0112193``x``xStroll Your Way To a Healthy Heart``x985115167,76442,``x``x
``xLack of folic acid in the diet could be causing fertility problems in men, claims a new study. ``xud0112193``x``xFolic Acid Linked To Male Infertility``x985191545,22082,``x``x
``xThe cure for what ails you may be found in your own back yard, new research shows. ``xud0112193``x``xCommon Weeds Have Healing Powers``x985191609,83464,``x``x
``xPatients with heart disease and diabetes have more than double the risk of dying during a certain time period than similar patients without diabetes, according to an analysis of two large clinical trials.``xud0112193``x``xDiabetics At Higher
Risk From Heart Disease``x985271912,63187,``x``x
``xAn analysis of 10 years of research supports what many have suspected all along: violence in the media can have a profound effect on the behavior of children and teens.``xud0112193``x``xResearch Links Media
To Children's Aggression``x985280621,64336,``x``x
``xA new study out of Canada suggests that exercise cuts the risk of Alzheimer's and less-devastating mental losses, particularly in women.``xud0112193``x``xExercise May Cut Risk of Mental Decline``x985280767,36480,``x``x
``xNearly one third of high school girls and 16% of high school boys show symptoms of an eating disorder, researchers announced on Thursday. The survey is the first national screening of high school students for eating disorders.``xud0112193``x``xMany High School Students
Suffer Eating Disorders``x985329412,30484,``x``x
``xNew research from the University of Alabama, Birmingham says that how much pain you feel may depend on the color of your skin.
``xud0112193``x``xPain Tolerance May
Depend on Your Skin Color``x985364323,50204,``x``x
``xWe all know it's possible to forget a grudge and even that first love we swore we'd remember forever -- and now new research shows us how and why. ``xud0112193``x``xHow We Forget``x985364369,65800,``x``x
``xDistinct lines around the mouth and a dull pallor of the skin often identify long-term smokers in a crowd. Now a study reveals exactly how smoking causes skin to age.``xud0112193``x``xWhy Smokers Age``x985364459,58156,``x``x
``xInfants may be more likely to die in their sleep if they share a bed with their mom, claims a new study. ``xud0112193``x``xBed-Sharing Can Be Risky for Babies``x985466681,14316,``x``x
``xWomen who walk as little as about one hour per week have about half the risk of heart disease as women who never get off their, er, sofas, report Harvard University researchers.``xud0112193``x``xAs Little as One Hour of Weekly
Walking Good For Women's Hearts``x985466817,17087,``x``x
``xMore than half of the people who suffer severe pain are unhappy with the medical care and support they receive, says a new Internet survey. ``xud0112193``x``xPain Sufferers Unhappy with Care``x985620191,22878,``x``x
``xThe notion that aging and osteoporosis go hand in hand can be shattered with some key lifestyle changes, doctors say. ``xud0112193``x``xBattling Osteoporosis``x985620257,65475,``x``x
``xPeople who appear to be on a crash-course with type 2 diabetes may be able to head off the diagnosis by lowering their dietary fat intake, recent study findings suggest.``xud0112193``x``xCutting Out Fat May
Help Ward Off Diabetes``x985623622,57411,``x``x
``xAlmost all American adults believe that being healthy and looking good are important, according to the results of a new survey. Yet many don't do anything to attain these goals. One out of four Americans admit they either do not maintain a regular fitness routine, or hate exercising if they do.``xud0112193``x``xAmericans Want Good Looks
& Health Without Any Effort``x985648960,18375,``x``x
``xMedical experts gathered on Monday at the US National Institutes of Health, the very embodiment of the medical establishment, to discuss a concept once derided as New Age fluff--how emotions shape human health and disease.``xud0112193``x``xUS Experts Probe Link
Between Emotions and Health``x985716956,37844,``x``x
``xWorking more and sleeping less? If so, you're not alone, according to a survey released Tuesday.``xud0112193``x``xAmericans' Work Ethic
Causes Sleep Habits to Suffer``x985717510,17860,``x``x
``xBesides its physical health benefits, exercise is often said to help people simply feel good. And a growing number of studies are showing that these mood-boosting effects may even fight clinical depression. ``xud0112193``x``xExercise Beats Drugs For
Some With Depression``x985719133,14795,``x``x
``xA new study by Australian researchers suggests that basketball players may be at greater risk for ankle injury if they wear the widely popular basketball sneakers made with air cells.``xud0112193``x``xAir Sole Sneaker Linked
With Ankle Injuries``x985753599,66854,``x``x
``xAs the government gets set to issue new regulations for the dietary supplement industry, survey findings show that most Americans favor tighter quality control of the burgeoning market.``xud0112193``x``xRegulation of Dietary
Supplements Still Favoured``x985829911,70217,``x``x
``xA gene mutation that influences how the body absorbs HIV medications and chemotherapy drugs is more common in Europeans and Asians than
among those of African heritage, an international group of
researchers has found.``xud0112193``x``xDrug Absorption Gene
Differs in Some Ethnicities``x985844840,43093,``x``x
``xWhile health experts continually drive home the idea that regular, moderate exercise is the best way for the average person to stay fit, some couch potatoes may cling to the idea that an occasional burst of activity is just as good. Not so, according to results of a new study.``xud0112193``x``xModerate Exercise May
Burn More Calories``x985845011,772,``x``x
``xPeople who are trying to lower their blood pressure might want to consider the amount of pollution in the air they breathe in addition to the amount of salt in their food, German researchers report.``xud0112193``x``xDirty Air, High Blood Pressure Linked``x986052885,16421,``x``x
``xWhen it comes to smoking, quitters always win. But as many Americans know, it often takes more than one try to kick the habit.
``xud0112193``x``xBeat That Smoking Habit``x986057951,96216,``x``x
``xResearchers in the Lone Star state say they've bred a strain of lab mice that have half the body fat of normal animals and can eat up to 40 percent more than regular rodents without gaining an ounce.
``xud0112193``x``xA Way To Eat More, Weigh Less?``x986058025,95588,``x``x
``xDoctors can no longer ignore their patients' use of herbal medicines, according to Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld of Cornell University's New York Presbyterian Hospital.``xud0112193``x``xDocs Must Educate Themselves on Herbals``x986232862,59328,``x``x
``xPremature babies may especially benefit from breast milk because it's ``twice as good as formula'' at providing not only nutrients but antioxidant protection as well, according to a study presented at the Experimental Biology 2001 meeting here.``xud0112193``x``xBreast Milk Offers Twice
The Antioxidant Protection``x986232974,88583,``x``x
``xSleep problems are common among children and may signal problems in daytime life, study findings suggest.``xud0112193``x``xSleep Troubles Common
Among School Children``x986303847,97603,``x``x
``xOverheating caused by putting too many blankets on a baby or keeping the child's room too warm is an often overlooked factor in sudden infant deaths (SIDS), researchers said on Monday.``xud0112193``x``xOverheating Underrecognized
As Possible Cause For SIDS``x986310851,56811,``x``x
``xSoy may have a protective effect against Alzheimer's disease, according to results of a new animal study.``xud0112193``x``xSoy Staves Off Alzheimer's in Monkeys``x986361361,39079,``x``x
``xSoy, already reported to protect women from bone loss, may be protective in men as well, according to a new report.``xud0112193``x``xSoy May Protect Men Against Bone Loss``x986361432,66916,``x``x
``xA fountain of youth may be as close as the kitchen, new study findings suggest. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables and unsaturated fats may ward off wrinkles by boosting the skin's natural defenses against sun damage.``xud0112193``x``xWholesome Diet May Prevent Wrinkles``x986400939,80726,``x``x
``xIt's never too early to begin trimming the fat from your diet, a new report suggests, since the benefits of a healthy diet on a person's heart disease risk can take at least 2 years to kick in.``xud0112193``x``xBenefits Of Healthy Diet
Appear After Two Years``x986447415,44809,``x``x
``xCasual drinkers may tell themselves that a daily glass of wine is doing as much for their health as would a jog around the park. So far, science has failed to lend credence to their claim.``xud0112193``x``xGene Influences Alcohol's
Effect On Cholesterol``x986488485,63717,``x``x
``xCould your eye strain be caused by work-related stress? Yes, according to Italian researchers, who report that psychological factors such as self-esteem and co-worker conflict are significant contributors to workers' complaints of eye strain.``xud0112193``x``xStress May Be a Factor In
Work-Related Eye Strain``x986502070,72468,``x``x
``xNew research sheds light on exactly how cells can tell if they've got enough oxygen, and the findings could have implications for the treatment of cancer, high blood pressure and stroke.``xud0112193``x``xResearch Shows How Cells
Monitor Oxygen Levels``x986567026,49518,``x``x
``xResearchers in England report that women are not receiving the same level of care as men for heart disease, confirming the findings of similar reports that found gender bias in the treatment of heart disease.``xud0112193``x``xWomen Get Less Heart
Disease Care Than Men``x986584974,20598,``x``x
``xA sharper mind may mean a longer life, a study out of the UK suggests. Researchers found that mental prowess during childhood predicted longevity among more than 2,200 older adults who took IQ tests as 11-year-olds in 1932.``xud0112193``x``xHigh I.Q. Linked to Longevity``x986585037,22928,``x``x
``xWomen who wear shoes with wide, chunky heels may feel smug about sacrificing fashion for health, since these shoes are thought to be easier on the ankles and knees.``xud0112193``x``xWide Heeled Shoes Bad For Knees``x986585154,87854,``x``x
``xCould love truly be in the air? Researchers in Texas believe men become especially attuned--and attracted to--female body odors during the most fertile stage of the menstrual cycle.``xud0112193``x``xMen Sense Fertility In Women``x986676420,71107,``x``x
``xElderly people often take several medications, and a new study suggests that taking three or more may increase the risk of poor nutrition and weight loss, according to findings presented at the Experimental Biology 2001 meeting here.``xud0112193``x``xTaking Many Drugs Worsens
Nutrition In The Elderly``x986676535,55420,``x``x
``xGiving soon-to-be mothers and newborns doses of ``good'' bacteria may help prevent childhood allergies, new research suggests. ``xud0112193``x``xGood Bacteria May
Halt Allergies in Babies``x986676656,61535,``x``x
``xA new study published last month revealed that infants considered "heavyweights" at birth may actually grow up to be smarter adults -- another indication that a chubby baby may be better off. ``xud0112193``x``xTaking Aim at Childhood Obesity``x986830652,79727,``x``x
``xIn sports circles, it's known as "the power powder." It's a popular muscle builder that many college athletes and even some pros believe is the secret to their success. Now, it's trickled down to the high school level -- with many an aspiring jock "power loading" the crystalline substance before every big game. ``xud0112193``x``xCreatine and Teens``x986830709,3534,``x``x
``xConsistently sleeping on one side of the body may make this weight-bearing side more prone to kidney stones, new research suggests.``xud0112193``x``xSleep Position May Play
A Role In Kidney Stones``x986833087,25461,``x``x
``xA diet rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts may reduce cholesterol levels and consequently lower the risk of heart disease as effectively as state-of-the-art drug therapy, results of a recent study reveal.``xud0112193``x``xDiet Equal to Drugs
In Lowering Cholesterol``x986935248,30607,``x``x
``xHearing changes come with age, but it seems to happen differently for men and women--possibly leading to communication clashes between the sexes, researchers report.``xud0112193``x``xAge Tougher on Men's
Hearing Than Women's``x986935420,99420,``x``x
``xAlthough the causes of the complex psychiatric disorder schizophrenia remain elusive, new research is uncovering some of the fundamental mechanisms that seem to steer schizophrenics' brains down the wrong path.``xud0112193``x``xGenes Play a Role in Schizophrenia``x986935518,37536,``x``x
``xGinger may help relieve the nausea and vomiting that can occur in early pregnancy, results of a study suggest.``xud0112193``x``xStudy Indicates Ginger May
Help Morning Sickness``x987009072,93262,``x``x
``xPolicymakers and pro-euthanasia groups in the Netherlands voiced the hope that Tuesday's landmark decision to legalize mercy-killing will encourage discussion on the controversial issue elsewhere.``xud0112193``x``xDutch Hope Euthanasia
Law Will Prompt Debate``x987009159,12619,``x``x
``xBad news for people with insomnia or those who like to burn the midnight oil--you may be at increased risk for ulcers, according to a report published in the current issue of the journal Gut.``xud0112193``x``xSleepless Nights May Be Bad For Stomach``x987102526,2747,``x``x
``xWomen may hear the symbolic ticking of their biological clocks as they approach the age of 40, but men might want to listen more closely to their own, researchers suggest.``xud0112193``x``xSchizophrenia In Offspring
Linked to Father's Age``x987102647,48577,``x``x
``xScientists have identified a protein that permits HIV, the virus that cause AIDS, to evade the immune system.``xud0112193``x``xScientists Unravel New Clues About HIV``x987102768,16895,``x``x
``xParents experiencing the loss of a newborn want continued contact with the child's healthcare professionals, study findings suggest, but they may need proactive help to receive the counseling they need.``xud0112193``x``xBereaved Parents Need
Support From Caregivers``x987179656,94148,``x``x
``xNew research is shedding light on why a common group of bacteria causes life-threatening illnesses and outwits treatment in some people, yet lives happily and harmlessly in most individuals.``xud0112193``x``xStudy Suggests Why Good
Bacteria Sometimes Go Bad``x987179809,38720,``x``x
``xA year-old antibiotic designed to stem the tide of certain treatment-resistant infections is already showing chinks in its armor, according to a new report.``xud0112193``x``xBacteria May Be Showing
Resistance To New Antibiotic``x987179883,86621,``x``x
``xThe Canadian government is requiring tobacco companies to put harsh images on cigarettes sold in that country. The government hopes the gruesome images of the damage smoking may do will inspire Canadians to quit smoking. ``xud0112193``x``xCanada Tries Tough Smoking Labels``x987396671,7265,``x``x
``xIt is spring, and an epidemiologist's thoughts turn to the West Nile virus - the germ that arrived in this country two years ago, imperiling lives and causing alarm along the East Coast.``xud0112193``x``xExperts Regroup on West Nile Virus``x987396755,68146,``x``x
``xNearly everyone knows that exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease, but people carrying around a few extra pounds are not the only ones who need to keep moving, study findings suggest. Even skinny couch potatoes have an increased risk of heart disease, researchers report.``xud0112193``x``xSkinny People Need Exercise Too``x987438586,22055,``x``x
``xHoping to resolve the question of where intelligence comes from, researchers now suggest that a person's intelligence quotient, or IQ, is the outcome of a continuous circle of influence involving both genes and environment--and that the measure is fluid over a lifetime.``xud0112193``x``xNature and Nurture Influence I.Q.``x987486755,84564,``x``x
``xMany people may like to lend a hand to a friend with a mental health problem, but one in four people only find out that a friend has mental illness when they are admitted to the hospital, according to survey results released Tuesday.``xud0112193``x``xMental Illness Often Hidden From Friends``x987519367,39337,``x``x
``xScientists know that basic pleasures like good food and sex trigger the brain's ``reward system,'' but new research suggests that a pleasant surprise really gets the brain going.``xud0112193``x``xThe Brain Loves a Surprise``x987519440,27799,``x``x
``xRats who endure extreme stress suffer memory loss and a lessened ability to learn new things, a team of researchers at the University of South Florida report. The findings suggest that humans may have trouble remembering new information or activities that were learned before or during a stressed out time.``xud0112193``x``xStress Impairs Ability To
Remember and Learn``x987570448,24628,``x``x
``xSt. John's wort may be flying off of health food store shelves, but new research suggests its purported effects against depression may not be worth much.``xud0112193``x``xSt John's Wort Not
So Great For Depression``x987570555,21161,``x``x
``xPatients who use religion or spirituality to cope with the chronic pain of rheumatoid arthritis can reduce their pain and boost their sense of well being, preliminary study findings suggest.``xud0112193``x``xSpirituality May Help
Relieve Pain of Arthritis``x987570651,63543,``x``x
``xIf you're one of those picky eaters who says too many healthy foods taste like sawdust, you'll be glad to hear how Uncle Sam's been spending your tax dollars. ``xud0112193``x``xGovernment Adds Fiber To Foods``x987681618,10239,``x``x
``xA US consumer group on Wednesday urged regulators to resist pressure to put the irritable bowel treatment Lotronex back on the market, saying new data reinforced the drug's dangers.``xud0112193``x``xBowel Drug Should Stay Off Market``x987681705,11120,``x``x
``xSpecific genetic changes that occur in colon tumors can help doctors predict which patients will benefit the most from chemotherapy after surgery, new study findings suggest.``xud0112193``x``xGenetic Markers Predict
Colon Cancer Survival``x987681797,93679,``x``x
``xThe Environmental Protection Agency will review on Monday a decade-long study evaluating the potential health risks of eating animal fat and dairy products containing traces of dioxins.``xud0112193``x``x10-Year Study of Dioxins in Meat``x987782601,39833,``x``x
``xResearchers in Japan announced on Thursday that they have sequenced the genome of two different strains of Staphylococcus aureus--a bacterium that has increasingly made headlines over the years due to its ability to evade antibiotic treatments. The finding will hopefully lead to new ways to fight antibiotic-resistant strains of the bacteria, a problem that is on the rise around the world.``xud0112193``x``xScientists Sequence Genome of Bacteria``x987782680,74436,``x``x
``xSome of the biggest names in the mobile telephone industry are named as defendants in two class action lawsuits alleging links between cell phones and possible health risks, the Washington Post reported on Friday.``xud0112193``x``xMobile Phone Industry Target of Lawsuits``x987783350,37103,``x``x
``xPreliminary research suggests an unusual genetic abnormality may be linked to panic attacks and phobias.``xud0112193``x``xStudy Makes Genetic Link To Phobias``x988002022,10740,``x``x
``xSmokers who want to try the nicotine patch but doubt their ability to stick to the 10-week course may now be able to get results within just four weeks, researchers report.``xud0112193``x``xShort-Term Nicotine Patch Effective``x988042863,3723,``x``x
``xThe irreversible brain disorder Alzheimer's Disease may be caused by inflammatory processes associated with aging and not--as generally believed--by plaque-like deposits in the brain, researchers said on Friday.``xud0112193``x``xAlzheimer's Linked To Proteins
Associated With Aging``x988042945,53113,``x``x
``xNew research findings may help shed light on why some people react to a piece of chocolate cake with a craving for more, while others are content with just a bite. Two separate teams of researchers have identified a gene in mice that appears to regulate a sweet receptor--a protein on nerve cells in taste buds that responds to sweetness.``xud0112193``x``xGene For 'Sweet Tooth' Identified``x988043026,60276,``x``x
``xA specific version of a gene involved in blood clotting greatly increases the risk of heart disease in African Americans, but does not increase risk among whites.``xud0112193``x``xGene Increases Heart
Disease Risk in Blacks``x988139316,44914,``x``x
``xNearly all deaths caused by asthma could be prevented if sufferers and their doctors had a better understanding of the disease, according to an Asia-wide survey released Tuesday.``xud0112193``x``xNearly All Asthma Deaths Preventable``x988140015,40239,``x``x
``xScreening mammography reduces breast cancer deaths by 63%, double the effect usually cited, according to a study presented here Monday at the American Cancer Society Science Writers Seminar.``xud0112193``x``xMammograms Save Twice
As Many Lives As Thought``x988140116,23702,``x``x
``xSeveral vaccines are being developed to reduce heart disease risk factors, and could one day be used to help prevent heart attacks, according to a presentation here Tuesday at the Fourth Annual Conference on Vaccine Research.``xud0112193``x``xHeart Disease Vaccines Show Promise``x988217309,82846,``x``x
``xIf you wonder whether acupuncture is safe, you can relax, according to a review of medical literature from around the world. ``xud0112193``x``xAcupuncture Safe and Effective``x988217405,1620,``x``x
``xElevated levels of proteins in the blood at birth appear to foreshadow the development of autism and mental retardation later in childhood, researchers said on Wednesday in a finding that could lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatment.``xud0112193``x``xDoctors Find Early Warning
Indicator For Autism``x988217488,14361,``x``x
``xA variety of herbs, and even some vitamins, can cause serious problems in the operating room, warns a New York plastic surgeon. And these problems seem to be cropping up more and more. ``xud0112193``x``xHerbs and Surgery: A Risky Mix``x988300108,51952,``x``x
``xSleep, whose need is not questioned but whose function is shrouded in mystery, has a critical role in early brain development, scientists said on Wednesday.``xud0112193``x``xStudy Reveals How Sleep
Helps Brain Development``x988300240,88951,``x``x
``xPeople who see the proverbial glass as half empty may be nearly four times more likely than their optimistic peers to come down with a cold, study findings suggest.``xud0112193``x``xStress Ups Risk of Catching Common Cold``x988300327,9894,``x``x
``xThe number of workplace fatalities has declined over the last 20 years, but many workers are still at risk, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, said on Thursday.``xud0112193``x``xWork Related Deaths
Drop, but Not Enough``x988395770,23603,``x``x
``xA variation in the size of a gene expressed in the lining of the womb could be the cause of infertility in some women, UK researchers reported on Thursday.``xud0112193``x``xGene Linked to Unexplained
Infertility in Women``x988395841,97300,``x``x
``xAn experimental technique may one day be used to detect breast tumors that are too small to show up on a mammogram, researchers report.``xud0112193``x``xProcedure May Detect Early Breast Cancer``x988396006,93052,``x``x
``xIn their ardent efforts to perform the ultimate "spring cleaning" around the home, many people wind up in pretty bad shape. They pull muscles, twist tendons and otherwise abuse parts of the body that are often conditioned to accommodate little more than sitting on the couch. ``xud0112193``x``xSpring Cleaning Can Hurt You``x988644757,57497,``x``x
``xThe drug piracetam does not appear to boost mental abilities in children with Down syndrome and is associated with negative side effects, according to a new report.``xud0112193``x``xDrug Shows No Benefit
for Down Syndrome``x988644838,31872,``x``x
``xA newly discovered gene that allows immune molecules to attach to virus-fighting cells may explain why some mice are susceptible to infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV) and others are not, researchers report.``xud0112193``x``xGene Controls Vulnerability
To Common Virus``x988644901,57412,``x``x
``xA protein that suppresses inflammation in the body may be a potential weapon against rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a joint disease caused by a misguided immune response. New research in mice suggests that the protein, called VIP, can quell joint inflammation by restoring the immune system's normal balance.``xud0112193``x``xProtein Relieves Arthritis-
Like Condition in Mice``x988730871,69986,``x``x
``xA hormone that helps the bowels move may also help movement in the joints, a new study says. ``xud0112193``x``xHormone Helps Stall Joint Damage``x988730968,95567,``x``x
``xNearly one quarter of American children younger than age 3 already watch at least 3 hours of television on a typical weekday, according to study findings released here Monday at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies.``xud0112193``x``xExcessive TV Viewing Starts Young``x988731652,33083,``x``x
``xAmericans aged 50 and older need to get moving, but they can't do it on their own, according to a report released Tuesday by several groups dedicated to health and aging.``xud0112193``x``xEffort Needed To Get Seniors Active``x988731740,51881,``x``x
``xIf your pharmacy bill is staggering, you might be interested to know there may be a cheaper version of the drugs you need, but brand name drug companies don't want you to know about it.``xud0112193``x``xDrug Companies Preventing Generic Drugs``x988817461,46987,``x``x
``xNot only is it safe for young mothers to breast-feed, they may be protecting their bones by nursing, a new study says. ``xud0112193``x``xBreast-feeding May Protect
Bone Density in Teens``x988817558,60184,``x``x
``xImagine a day when eating spaghetti sauce or pizza will give you an extra antioxidant boost, possibly decreasing your risk of heart disease.``xud0112193``x``xGenetically Engineered
Tomato is "Heart-Smart"``x988817676,5022,``x``x
``xExercising for more than an hour each day may help older adults prevent a decline in mental abilities, according to results of a study from the Netherlands.``xud0112193``x``xExercise May Help Elderly
Avoid Mental Decline``x988836390,1992,``x``x
``xParents of half the obese children in a recent study did not recognize their child's obesity, and nearly three-quarters did not see their child's weight as a problem.``xud0112193``x``xParents Fail To Recognize
Their Child's Obesity``x988836484,73629,``x``x
``xEating a healthy diet and exercising have long been thought to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, but new study findings confirm that such lifestyle changes can have a big payoff for people at risk of developing the disease.``xud0112193``x``xDiet and Exercise Can
Dramatically Reduce Diabetes``x988895948,41104,``x``x
``xDiseases of the bones and muscles such as arthritis and rheumatism are the leading causes of disability in the United States and other developed countries. Yet this category of ailments stays on the back burner when it comes to research and funding, results of a recent study suggest.``xud0112193``x``xMore Arthritis Funding, Research Needed``x988896035,93213,``x``x
``xThe next time you rise above the defense to score a winning goal at a soccer match, celebrate carefree--players do not increase their chances of brain injury while heading the ball, according to research published on Thursday.``xud0112193``x``xHeading Soccer Ball Does Not Injure Brain``x988904130,28744,``x``x
``xThe Japanese love of fresh fish--particularly sushi--may protect them against lung cancer, according to a report in this week's British Journal of Cancer.``xud0112193``x``xSushi May Protect Against
Rare Type of Lung Cancer``x988904218,71583,``x``x
``xAlthough bottled water may often be considered a safer and purer alternative to tap water, a recent report indicates that this does not necessarily hold true in every case.``xud0112193``x``xBottled Water No Better Than Tap Water``x988981315,98280,``x``x
``xWith euthanasia now decriminalized under certain circumstances in the Netherlands, and other nations considering similar legislation, the World Medical Association (WMA) is expected to approve over the weekend a resolution reinforcing its position that euthanasia is unethical.``xud0112193``x``xWorld Group Deems Euthanasia Unethical``x988997385,23604,``x``x
``xBritain risks an epidemic of obesity as more and more primary-school children become substantially overweight, researchers reported on Friday.``xud0112193``x``xBritish Children Getting Fatter``x988997489,16208,``x``x
``xMost people associate allergies with little more than annoying sniffles, sneezes and wheezes. But for sufferers of some food allergies, reactions can be far more serious -- even fatal. ``xud0112193``x``xFood Allergies are Deadly``x989213099,6887,``x``x
``xTo many parents whose kids are involved in sports, sprained ankles, pulled muscles and broken bones are all part of the game. ``xud0112193``x``xPreventing Kids' Sports Injuries``x989213176,86891,``x``x
``xCall it an ounce of prevention that could be the salvation for many women who suffer migraine headaches during their menstrual cycles. ``xud0112193``x``xStopping the Monthly Headache Cycle``x989213265,47113,``x``x
``xEarly recognition and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is becoming increasingly important given an ``explosion of information'' of the memory-robbing disorder in recent years, experts at the American Academy of Neurology announced here on Monday at their annual meeting.``xud0112193``x``xTen Warning Signs of Alzheimer's``x989304450,63868,``x``x
``xSexual problems linked with antidepressant use may be more common than widely believed, according to research presented here at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association.``xud0112193``x``xSexual Problems Common
with Antidepressant Use``x989379148,3046,``x``x
``xWant to pry your fat 10-year-old away from the television and burn the lard off him at the same time? Just hook the TV up so that he has to pedal a bike to turn it on and keep it on, says a new study. ``xud0112193``x``xHealthy Approach to Stop
Kids From Watching TV``x989424308,78704,``x``x
``xCanadian life expectancy is rising in line with that in other countries, but kids are getting fatter and nurses fall sick too much, according to an annual survey of the largely state-funded healthcare system.``xud0112193``x``xCanadians Living Longer, Getting Fatter``x989424388,21172,``x``x
``xGenetic research and brain imaging studies are uncovering the biologic basis for eating disorders such as the binge-purge condition bulimia nervosa, a researcher said here Tuesday at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association.``xud0112193``x``xBrain Scans Give Clues To Eating Disorders``x989424654,61371,``x``x
``xIf it has been hard to get motivated for your morning walk, new research findings may inspire you to lace up your sport shoes. A study involving nearly 6,000 women shows that exercise keeps your mind sharp as you age.``xud0112193``x``xExercise Keeps Women's Minds In Shape``x989472130,93404,``x``x
``xSmoking is a major risk factor for breast cancer among women with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, US researchers report.``xud0112193``x``xSmoking Linked To Breast Cancer Risk``x989472187,96379,``x``x
``xA new study finds women who walked an average of 18 miles a week were more likely to stay sharp mentally than those who rarely got off the couch. ``xud0112193``x``xWalking Works Out Your Brain``x989554213,80501,``x``x
``xDoctors were able to control the spread of an antibiotic-resistant bacteria through hospitals in the Midwest by implementing simple infection control methods, according to a report.``xud0112193``x``xDoctors Control Spread
of Antibiotic-Resistant Bug``x989554302,42491,``x``x
``xWhile the percentage of physicians using computers and the Internet has steadily increased in recent years, few have yet to embrace the Web for administrative functions, according to a new study by the American Medical Association (AMA).``xud0112193``x``xDoctors Fail To Process
Claims Over the Internet``x989554387,45932,``x``x
``xAs summer approaches, it's hard to make a move without hearing warnings about skin cancer and covering up your skin. But experts say the ever-increasing ultraviolet (UV) rays you are subjected to can also take a toll on your eyes.``xud0112193``x``xUV Rays Take A Toll On Your Eyes``x989813264,43466,``x``x
``xIt doesn't matter whether you run, walk, hike, swim, cycle or play an organized sport to celebrate National Running and Fitness Week -- May 14-20 -- just as long as you try your hand at some type of exercise. ``xud0112193``x``xJust Keep Moving``x989813308,67966,``x``x
``xIf you're an employer or manager, consider starting workplace programs that motivate employees to exercise and adopt healthy lifestyles. That can ring up healthier profits through reduced absenteeism, lower health benefit costs, and higher productivity, say the organizers of National Employee Health and Fitness (NEHF) Day, set for May 16. ``xud0112193``x``xWorking Out At Work``x989813405,11328,``x``x
``xThat morning jolt of java may not be so bad for you after all. At least in mice, caffeine appears to help stop the development of Parkinson's disease, says a new study. ``xud0112193``x``xCan Coffee Keep Parkinson's Away?``x989902069,30356,``x``x
``xHeart disease is a seriously misunderstood illness among American women, according to a new poll, with only about one-third accurately recognizing it as the No. 1 killer of women and less than 10% viewing it as their greatest health problem.``xud0112193``x``xWomen Uninformed About Heart Disease``x989902159,31731,``x``x
``xShedding new light on gene-related cases of breast and ovarian cancer, scientists have discovered that a gene linked to both diseases may play a crucial role in repairing genetic damage in body cells.``xud0112193``x``xScientists Watch Breast
Cancer Gene At Work``x989902231,10264,``x``x
``xThe slow, graceful movements of Tai Chi could be just what the doctor ordered for the over-65 set. ``xud0112193``x``xTai Chi Keeps Seniors Moving``x990031150,92823,``x``x
``xNew guidelines recommend a more aggressive approach to preventing and managing high cholesterol levels, and that millions may be told they need treatment.``xud0112193``x``xNew Cholesterol Guidelines Released``x990031293,13590,``x``x
``xA team of researchers have detected a link between an increased risk of a type of brain cancer in employees in several industries, including agriculture, rubber and plastic manufacturing and the production of electronic equipment.``xud0112193``x``xWork In Some Industries Linked to Cancer``x990031385,53471,``x``x
``xHormone replacement therapy after a diagnosis of breast cancer does not increase the risk of recurrence of the disease and may even lower chances that the cancer will return, according to a new study.``xud0112193``x``xHormones Reduce Cancer Risk``x990072162,27081,``x``x
``xFor the first time, scientists have identified a protein in the brain that is required for turning short-term memories into permanent ones.``xud0112193``x``xProtein Linked To Permanent Memory``x990072244,49711,``x``x
``xThe risk of underdiagnosis and undertreatment of asthma is at least twice as high for individuals with higher levels of education as for people with less education, according to a report in the April issue of the Journal of Asthma.``xud0112193``x``xAsthma Underdiagnosed In
Better Educated People``x990072364,44660,``x``x
``xFor years, researchers have believed the human brain stops growing by the time we reach adulthood. But a new study shows our minds keep developing well into our 40s. ``xud0112193``x``xYou're Never Too Old To Learn``x990160725,11113,``x``x
``xGenetic research on inherited forms of high cholesterol is offering clues to the roots of the elevated cholesterol counts commonly seen in the general population, researchers report.``xud0112193``x``xGenes Explored As Key
To Cholesterol Levels``x990160842,46118,``x``x
``xMany of the world's six million cancer deaths each year could be prevented if people stopped smoking and lost weight, a leading British scientist said on Wednesday.``xud0112193``x``xTobacco Biggest Single Cause of Cancer``x990160924,62557,``x``x
``xIt's no secret that many Americans could use a lot more sleep. But for the millions who suffer from a condition known as restless legs syndrome (RLS), getting a good night's sleep isn't as easy as cutting back on the coffee.
``xud0112193``x``xGet Those Restless Legs To A Doctor``x990480896,56141,``x``x
``xA regular cup of green tea may help prevent chronic stomach inflammation that can lead to stomach cancer, a new study shows.``xud0112193``x``xGreen Tea May Protect
Against Stomach Disorder``x990481033,77519,``x``x
``xNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Hopping the Concorde in New York and heading to Paris for lunch may sound glamorous, but making a habit of this kind of trip may take a toll on your brain, recent study findings suggest.``xud0112193``x``xJet Lag Can Affect The Brain``x990481115,85944,``x``x
``xForcing people to use seat belts, cracking down on how children are restrained in vehicles -- and letting police stop cars and hand out tickets for these reasons will cut down on vehicular crash fatalities and injuries, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ``xud0112193``x``xPreventing Vehicular Injuries``x990547962,24782,``x``x
``xA surprisingly large percentage of diabetics are not aware they face major heart disease and stroke risks, a survey finds. ``xud0112193``x``xMany Diabetics Ignorant of Heart Risk``x990548073,11847,``x``x
``xFrequent loud snoring that disturbs sleep may be linked to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in some young children, according to a presentation here Monday at the 97th annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society.``xud0112193``x``xSnoring Linked To ADHD in Young Children``x990548155,42008,``x``x
``xThe discovery of just how the bacterium that causes gum disease latches onto cells in the mouth could pave the way for a vaccine to fight the disease, researchers report.``xud0112193``x``xCell Studies May Open Door
To Gum Disease Therapy``x990550128,214,``x``x
``xTwo studies suggest that intimate relationships, even ones that aren't so great, lower blood pressure. While people in poor relationships tended to avoid each other, when they were together blood pressures still dropped.``xud0112193``x``xLove is Good For Your Heart``x990632206,77856,``x``x
``x``Feed a cold, starve a fever'' may be sound advice for the immune system, according to researchers from the Netherlands. After noticing differences in immune system response after a meal in an unrelated study, Gijs Van Den Brink and associates from Academic Medical Center in Amsterdam, wondered if the immune system, in fact, responded differently to feeding and starving.``xud0112193``x``xStudy Supports Feeding
Colds, Starving Fevers``x990632301,15606,``x``x
``xYou won't find it served at your dentist's office just yet, but drinking black tea between meals may help reduce cavities and plaque, researchers said on Tuesday.``xud0112193``x``xBlack Tea Helps Prevent Cavities``x990632377,70985,``x``x
``xA new Danish study, appearing in the the May 24 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, says placebos are at best only marginally useful at improving symptoms, despite their widespread reputation to the contrary. ``xud0112193``x``xStudy Finds Placebo Effect a Mirage``x990723626,33302,``x``x
``xDowning a protein bar and keeping your face cool may be all it takes to prevent motion sickness, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week in Atlanta, Georgia.``xud0112193``x``xSimple Measures Prevent Motion Sickness``x990723699,64043,``x``x
``xFor many people, diabetes and depression may go hand-in-hand, according to an analysis of 25 years of data on the link between the two conditions.``xud0112193``x``xDiabetics and Depression Go Hand-in-Hand``x990723799,95855,``x``x
``xSpending a little quality time with your significant other may help your heart in the long run. Spouses and other partners seem to have a calming influence on a person's blood pressure, new research shows.``xud0112193``x``xTime With Your Sweetie
Lowers Blood Pressure``x990803542,41819,``x``x
``xHundreds of brands of antibacterial soaps, cleansers, skin creams and other products containing the compound triclosan may be virtually useless when it comes to killing potentially dangerous bacteria, researchers report. Even worse, experts believe many of these products may create potent reservoirs for the spread of harmful microbes.``xud0112193``x``xCommon Household Antibacterial
Found Ineffective and Harmful``x990803626,28036,``x``x
``xIn the past decade, researchers discovered a hormone that helped explain why some people could put their fork down after eating a plate of pasta, while others could go back for seconds and thirds without ever feeling full.``xud0112193``x``xMechanism of Obesity Hormone Revealed``x990803688,83067,``x``x
``xIn laboratories across the nation, researchers are constantly asking questions while conducting medical studies to determine whether complementary or alternative medicines can really do you any good. ``xud0112193``x``xSome Alternative Answers``x991023736,79632,``x``x
``xYou may look up to your father in many ways but sometimes he needs to look to you for help with his health. Here are some pointers when talking about health with your dad.``xud0112193``x``xTalking To Dad About His Health``x991023836,92297,``x``x
``xMigraine headaches cause severe pain and tremendous disability, and yet less than half of all people who suffer from these disabling headaches are receiving appropriate treatment.``xud0112193``x``xMedicine For Your Migraine``x991023967,10326,``x``x
``xYou could call an ankle sprain the Rodney Dangerfield of injuries. It simply gets no respect, forever referred to as "just a sprain" and regarded as the far-less impressive alternative to the ankle fracture. ``xud0112193``x``xIs it Just a Sprain?``x991137344,92002,``x``x
``xHey, all you seniors out there -- instead of thinking you're over the hill, why not walk, cycle or jog up it. ``xud0112193``x``xYou're Never Too Old...``x991137415,18839,``x``x
``xAdults who suffer from chronic health problems such as high blood pressure or heart disease can lower their short-term risk of death by exercising for at least 30 minutes a week, results of a study suggest.``xud0112193``x``xExercise May Extend Life For Chronically Ill``x991137530,41124,``x``x
``xAmerican children ages 6 to 11 fret over guns, death, violence and the environment according to a new study by the creators of Sesame Street.``xud0112193``x``xKids Fear Violence``x991199835,46692,``x``x
``xContrary to previous findings, the male impotence drug Viagra may improve the sex lives of women with arousal problems, Italian sexologists reported on Sunday.``xud0112193``x``xViagra May Improve
Female Sexual Function``x991199912,3092,``x``x
``xA 53-year-old man from Germany has become the first person to successfully undergo a new nonsurgical coronary artery bypass procedure.``xud0112193``x``xFirst Nonsurgical Coronary
Artery Bypass Performed``x991199998,30188,``x``x
``xPregnancy prevention programs that include talking to teens about their sexual behavior and instructing them on contraception use do not increase sexual activity among young people, according to a report released Wednesday.``xud0112193``x``xSex-Ed Programs Work``x991284199,62216,``x``x
``xResearchers are developing what they hope will be an entirely new way for cigarette smokers to kick their tobacco habit--an oral nicotine solution that can be consumed with a wide range of popular beverages.``xud0112193``x``xOral Nictotine Solution
May Help Smokers Quit``x991284269,60908,``x``x
``xObesity is set to become the biggest disease of the century and health experts said on Wednesday curbing childhood obesity could prevent millions of cancer cases and other related diseases.``xud0112193``x``xPreventing Obesity Can
Reduce Cancer Rates``x991284329,3328,``x``x
``xObesity is a predominant factor contributing to enlargement of the upper-left chamber of the heart, a known risk factor for heart disease and death, a team of Canadian researchers reports.``xud0112193``x``xOversized Heart Chamber Result of Obesity``x991397183,1004,``x``x
``xBy combining gene technology and high-speed computers that learn as they go, scientists have determined a way to tell the difference among several childhood cancers that appear similar.``xud0112193``x``xScientists Differentiate Cancers``x991397247,34245,``x``x
``xYou may think that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. But a new study says people can take control of their lives, even at 50, and age well.``xud0112193``x``xResearchers Report Key Aging Gene``x991397314,42115,``x``x
``xBeing fat and out of shape now has a name - sedentary death syndrome.
A professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia said he invented the term to drive home his point that, in the United States, even the Grim Reaper is flabby.``xud0112193``x``xWhat is Sedentary Death Syndrome?``x991630606,1454,``x``x
``xDo you take prescriptions for high blood pressure, asthma or diabetes? There may be alternatives.``xud0112193``x``xAvoiding Prescription Drugs``x991630687,1652,``x``x
``xCrowds of people in Ohio waited to get antibiotics as a precautionary measure against a strain of meningitis that has killed two teens, and has left a third in serious condition.``xud0112193``x``xWhat's Meningitis, and Who's at Risk``x991630758,50076,``x``x
``xIn a study that may help to explain why boys tend to outsmart their female counterparts in math class by the time they reach high school, US researchers have found that iron deficiency may affect children's ability to understand math problems.``xud0112193``x``xLack of Iron May Cause Learning Disability``x991716017,34296,``x``x
``xYoung children with snoring problems may have academic difficulties into their teens, even after the snoring has stopped, study findings suggest.``xud0112193``x``xChild's Snoring May Undermine
Intellectual Growth Study Finds``x991716124,2140,``x``x
``xA major study funded by the top seller of a hormone therapy for menopause finds low doses of estrogen and progestin worked as well as higher doses, with fewer side effects.``xud0112193``x``xLow Hormone Doses Work``x991716190,37738,``x``x
``xOver much of the 1990s, deaths from cancer declined slightly in the US, but the number of Americans diagnosed with certain cancers--including breast, skin and liver cancer--inched up, according to the federal government's annual report on cancer trends.``xud0112193``x``xCancer Declines Overall,
But Some Types Increase``x991802565,13518,``x``x
``xYes, no one likes to talk about it, but regularity is very imporant to health. Failure to regulate bowel activity is one of the most common complaints of older persons and this problem applies even to individuals who are otherwise quite active, consider themselves well, and suffer from very few illnesses. So, why does it happen? And what can we do about it?``xud0112193``x``xFor The Love of a Good Bowel Movements``x991841588,63558,``x``x
``xIt's the time of year for sculpted muscles on the beach. How do you begin to get that physique you always dreamed of using weights?``xud0112193``x``xWeight Training To Maximize Your Workout``x991841998,19055,``x``x
``xSurgeon General David Satcher said Tuesday he will release a major report on sexuality in America by the end of June.``xud0112193``x``xU.S. Surgeon General To
Release Report on Sexuality``x991842098,81670,``x``x
``xChallenging decades of medical dogma, researchers have discovered that damaged hearts can repair themselves by growing brand-new muscle cells.``xud0112193``x``xHeart-Cells Discovery Gives Hope``x991890381,68761,``x``x
``xState officials began a push for more reporting of medical information by releasing a report Wednesday that listed 90,000 mistakes made in treating Utah hospital patients over five years.``xud0112193``x``xUtah Probes 90,000 Medical Errors``x991890446,99512,``x``x
``xObese adults have more chronic health problems than smokers, heavy drinkers or the poor, according to a study released Wednesday.``xud0112193``x``xObesity Tops Smoking As Risk``x991890529,47802,``x``x
``xNot all back pain is treated equally. How do you know if your problem is in your muscles or your discs?``xud0112193``x``xClues To Your Back Pain Diagnosis``x992001614,55743,``x``x
``xMany young children who consider brushing their teeth a chore may try to avoid it at all costs. But few succeed, according to the results of a recent survey.``xud0112193``x``xAdults Should Monitor Kids Tooth Brushing``x992001676,15467,``x``x
``xKeeping the tumor-suppressing protein p53 in the cell's nucleus is critical for helping it repair cancer-causing DNA damage. Now scientists say that the same factors that cause DNA damage also change p53 in a way that keeps it at the damage site.``xud0112193``x``xResearch Shows Tumor-
Suppressing Protein Action``x992001857,10414,``x``x
``xSports utility vehicle (SUV) drivers who buckle up have a good chance of staying alive in the event of a rollover, according to a new report on seat belt effectiveness conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).``xud0112193``x``xSeatbelts Help Prevent
Death in SUV Rollovers``x992039622,22175,``x``x
``xDiabetics--regardless of their age or income--are at much greater risk of dying during a given time period compared with those without the condition, UK researchers said on Thursday.``xud0112193``x``xDiabetics Have a Much
Higher Risk of Death``x992039687,10720,``x``x
``xWomen gearing up to wage war on fat may want to arm themselves with a set of weights in addition to a pair of running shoes, a new study suggests.``xud0112193``x``xPumping Iron Helps Women
With the Battle of The Bulge``x992039758,56813,``x``x
``xA greater number of newborn nurseries are following national guidelines aimed at reducing the rate of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in the US, researchers report.``xud0112193``x``xMore Nurseries Putting
Babies To Sleep on Backs``x992270886,38307,``x``x
``xAre we reliable witnesses to our own dreams? Not very, according to research presented here at the annual meeting of the Associated Sleep Societies.``xud0112193``x``xDream Recall Often Imperfect``x992270965,92869,``x``x
``xTwo out of three diabetes-related deaths could be avoided if people were diagnosed with the disease sooner and received better treatment, a UK charity said Monday.``xud0112193``x``xMany Diabetic Deaths Avoidable``x992271034,63137,``x``x
``xOffice workers stuck in front of a computer all day may be able to pound away on their computer keyboards without fear of carpal tunnel syndrome, according to researchers from the Mayo Clinic, in Scottsdale, Arizona.``xud0112193``x``xCarpal Tunnel Risk
Low in Computers Users``x992365813,99996,``x``x
``xIf you think your baby's listening to everything -- the dog barking, the radio blaring, the kettle whistling -- but you, you could be right. ``xud0112193``x``xBabies Listen To Babble``x992385551,75249,``x``x
``xThe more isn't the merrier when it comes to food. If you've got variety on your plate, you're probably going to eat too much, say University of Buffalo scientists. ``xud0112193``x``xA Buffet May Be Too Appetizing``x992385612,74618,``x``x
``xHigh levels of air pollution can trigger heart attacks in at-risk people exposed for even a short time, a study has found.``xud0112193``x``xPollution Linked To Heart Attacks``x992411779,6981,``x``x
``xA gene already linked to the risk of Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease is also closely associated with sleep apnea, scientists report.``xud0112193``x``xSleep Apnea Linked To Alzheimers``x992411841,94247,``x``x
``xBeing tall may make it easier to score baskets and look good in certain clothes. But statistical analyses show that taller people, on average, also tend to live longer lives than shorter people.``xud0112193``x``xHeight Linked To Longevity``x992518311,94139,``x``x
``xCalifornia researchers have added another gene to the short list of those known or suspected of affecting the risk of breast cancer. ``xud0112193``x``xNew Gene Suspect In Breast Cancer``x992518473,69449,``x``x
``xElderly women who suffer from type 2 diabetes may be at risk of developing memory problems, results of a study suggest.``xud0112193``x``xDiabetes May Impair
Mental Function In Elderly``x992518545,73820,``x``x
``xThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Thursday announced a crackdown on six dietary supplement companies that the agency alleges have been making false and potentially dangerous claims about products on the Internet.``xud0112193``x``xFeds Begin To Crack Down On
Internet Supplement Companies``x992580101,13683,``x``x
``xA year ago, Canadian researchers announced a landmark treatment for Type I diabetes that freed a small group of patients from daily insulin shots for as long as a year. ``xud0112193``x``xNeedle-Free Diabetes
Therapy Has Setback``x992580196,4225,``x``x
``xAlthough vitamin C is an essential defender of body cells, the vitamin can also play a ''dual role'' and, at times, actually damages cells' genetic material, new research suggests. Investigators say their findings could help explain why high-dose vitamin C has so far failed as an experimental cancer therapy.``xud0112193``x``xVitamin C Can Damage DNA``x992580272,55316,``x``x
``xIt's common knowledge that high cholesterol can lead to heart disease, and uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to stroke. But researchers are now linking these conditions to Alzheimer's disease as well. ``xud0112193``x``xBlood Pressure, Cholesterol
Linked To Alzheimers``x992862074,46773,``x``x
``xA diet rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, according to researchers from New York University and the International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyon, France. ``xud0112193``x``xBetter Diet May Help
Prevent Breast Cancer``x992862166,75546,``x``x
``xA new study confirms laboratory findings that suggest vitamin E can promote oxidation in the human body under certain conditions--specifically, in smokers eating a diet high in polyunsaturated fat.``xud0112193``x``xVitamin May Speed Oxidation``x992908563,54536,``x``x
``xLutein, an antioxidant nutrient already linked to eye health, may help prevent the hardening and narrowing of arteries that can lead to heart attack and stroke, according to a new report.``xud0112193``x``xLutein May Fight Heart Disease``x992924716,14340,``x``x
``xIn findings that underscore the importance of eating healthy for long life, two new studies reveal that fruits, vegetables and a diet low in fat can protect against heart disease. ``xud0112193``x``xHealthy Diet, Healthy Heart``x992924768,386,``x``x
``xDiabetic patients have a better chance of receiving good care when their physicians get feedback on how the care they provide stacks up against top performers, researchers reported last week in The Journal of the American Medical Association. ``xud0112193``x``xPhysician Benchmarks
Improve Diabetes Care``x992924840,98801,``x``x
``xDiabetic patients have a better chance of receiving good care when their physicians get feedback on how the care they provide stack