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Daily news powered by HealthDay 02/29/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 29, 2008 Abilify Approved for Children With Bipolar Disorder Arcalyst Treats Rare Inflammatory Disorders Babies Really Can Light Up Your Life Carb Intake, Obesity Tied to Rise in Esophageal Cancers Chemo Break Benefits Some Men With Prostate Cancer Cholesterol-Lowering Statins Tied to Tendon Woes Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 29, 2008 Common Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Won't Raise Blood Cancer Risk Disabled Cite Need to Improve Wireless Devices Double Lung Transplant Better for Younger COPD Patients Genetic Factors for Smoking Boost Chronic Bronchitis Risk Health Tip: A Word About Warts Health Tip: Get More Whole Grains Marker for Diabetes Might Miss Early Vision Complication Monkey Gene That Blocks AIDS Viruses Evolved More Than Once Vitamin E Supplements May Raise Lung Cancer Risk 02/28/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 28, 2008 Age-Related Macular Degeneration Doubles Heart Attack and Stroke Risk Baxter Recalls Rest of Heparin Products Biomarkers for Mood May Alter Psychiatric Treatments Broccoli Sprout Extract Hinders Bladder Cancer Development Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 28, 2008 GERD Drug Approved for Younger Children Gene Expression Differences Affect Drug Response Ginkgo Biloba Might Not Preserve Memory in Octogenarians Health Tip: Depression in Children Health Tip: Muscle Injury? Heart Hormones Beat Back Cancers in Mice New Gene for Lou Gehrig's Disease Identified Researchers ID Gene Behind Rare Form of Epilepsy Scientists Find Cancer Culprits in Cigarette Smoke Spanking Raises Chances of Risky, Deviant Sexual Behavior 02/27/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 27, 2008 'Diabulimia' Triples Risk of Death Among Women With Diabetes CDC Panel Urges Extending Flu Vaccine Coverage for Kids Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 27, 2008 Curry Ingredient May Cut Cardiovascular Risks Health Tip: Canker Sores Health Tip: What's Behind My Migraine? Newborn Screening Suggests Decline in Cystic Fibrosis Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for Diabetes Research May Yield New Weapons Against Sepsis Satisfaction After Fibroid Embolization Similar to Hysterectomy Some Countries May Have Slowed Bird Flu's Spread Two Drugs Found Equal in Treatment of Septic Shock Tysabri May Cause Liver Damage, Health Officials Say Vaccine Protects Monkeys from Ebola, Marburg Viruses 02/26/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 26, 2008 Adult Stem Cells Help Those With Immune Disorders, Heart Disease Anemia Drugs for Cancer Patients Increase Death Risk Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 26, 2008 Cost of Breast Cancer Can Include Paycheck HIV Drug in Microbicide Gel Safe for Daily Use Health Tip: Prevent Runner's Knee Health Tip: Watch For Frostbite National Effort Needed to Address Hyperglycemia in Heart Patients New Hope for Depressed Teens Only Severely Depressed Benefit From Antidepressants: Study Study Finds Variations in Doses of Radiation Therapy Teen Aggression May Really Be a State of Mind U.S. Health Care Spending to Double by 2017, Report Predicts Web Tool Aids Men in Prostate Decisions 02/25/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 25, 2008 Antibiotic Use in Dementia Patients Questioned Blood Clots in Legs, Lungs Predispose Patients to Repeat Episodes Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 25, 2008 Doing Angioplasty Long After Heart Attack Still Worth It, Analysis Shows HRT Can Lead to Abnormal Mammograms, Biopsies Hair Tells Tale of Where You've Been Health Tip: Counting Baby's Kicks Health Tip: Get Enough Vitamin C Laser Screen Detects Diseases in Breath Many Patients Fail to Take Drugs After Heart Attack More Elderly Americans Living With Heart Failure Viral Infections Tied to Pregnancy Complications 02/24/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 23, 2008 How to Be Heart Smart at the Supermarket 02/23/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 23, 2008 More Risk Factors, Less Access to Care Behind Higher Stroke Rates in U.S. 02/22/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 22, 2008 Aggressive Therapy for Crohn's Disease Produces Better Outcomes Aquatic Exercises May Ease Fibromyalgia Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 22, 2008 Current Blood Sugar Control Test Results 'Inaccurate' Earlier Colon Cancer Screens Urged for Smokers Experts Offer Clarity on Confusion Surrounding Stents FDA OKs Avastin for Advanced Breast Cancer Health Tip: Don't Get Burned by Hot Water Health Tip: Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy Heart Disease Deaths Over-Reported in New York City Humira Approved for Children's Arthritis Most Internet Sex Offenders Target Teens, Not Kids New Stroke Therapies Show Promise Stimulating Thymus Reactivates T-Cell Production Stroke More Prevalent in U.S. Than in Europe Stroke Risk Factors Drain Memory 02/21/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 21, 2008 Awareness of Heart Attack Signs Lags in U.S. Cats Help Shield Owners From Heart Attack Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 21, 2008 Daytime Dozing Might Raise Stroke Risk FDA Panel OKs 3 New Flu Strains for Next Year's Vaccine Fast Food Ads Fueling Obesity Among Hispanic Kids Fish Oil Flounders, But Fiber Might Lower Stroke Risk Global Analysis of Human DNA Tracks Migration, Identity Health Tip: Getting Enough Sleep During Pregnancy Health Tip: Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis Hemophilia Treatment Approved Moderate Aerobic Fitness Levels May Cut Stroke Risk Mouse Study Probes Workings of Memory New Stroke Treatments Reduce Brain Damage, Improve Recovery Poverty Drains Nutrition From Family Diet Taking Multiple Pain Relievers May Cause Complications 02/20/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 20, 2008 Cancer Death Rates Still Declining Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 20, 2008 Cognitive Impairment Declining in Older Adults Cutting Back on Salt Cuts Down on Sodas With Kids DNA Findings Reveal Genetic History of Humans Health Tip: Is GERD Causing Sleep Problems? Health Tip: Prevent Antibiotic Overuse In-Hospital Stroke Deaths Rise on Nights, Weekends Mammograms Might Spot Stroke Risk Middle-Aged Women Gaining Weight, Raising Their Stroke Risk More Evidence of Danger From Heart Surgery Drug Music Therapy Improves Stroke Outcomes Researchers Make Stem Cells That Secrete Insulin Stem Cells Repair Stroke Damage in Rats Surgery Best for Narrowing of Spine 02/19/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 19, 2008 2 Mutations Were Critical to Spread of 1918 Flu Biannual Antibiotics May Cut Major Cause of Blindness in Africa Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 19, 2008 Combination of Thyroid Medicines Not Necessary Combo Treatment Best for Melanoma, Advanced Ovarian Cancer Eyes a Window to Hearing Loss? Gecko's Stickiness Inspires New Surgical Bandage Health Tip: Timeouts for Toddlers Health Tip: Zinc in Your Diet Heart Attacks in Hospital More Deadly at Night, on Weekends Hypertension a Health Challenge for Women Missing Chromosome Improves Response to Brain Tumor Treatment No Difference Found in Treatments for Acute Kidney Failure 02/18/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 18, 2008 Antibiotics Do Little for Inner Ear Infections Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Ease Irregular Heartbeat E-mails Improve Patient-Surgeon Communication Free Drugs After Heart Attack Would Save Money, Lengthen Lives Health Tip: Grinding Your Teeth? Health Tip: Understanding Astigmatism Mix-Up Behind FDA's Failure to Inspect China Blood-Thinner Plant New MS Drug Target Shows Promise One Drink May Help Heart, But Two Is Too Many Pitch Patterns Play Greater Role in Speech Perception Portable Computer Devices Can Aid Exercise Programs Study Suggests Glucosamine Won't Ease Hip Arthritis Timely Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Insurance Status 02/17/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 17, 2008 Don't Lose Sight of Vision Care, Group Urges 02/16/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 16, 2008 Allergy Disorders Linked With Irritable Bowel Syndrome 02/15/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 15, 2008 Blacks Awaiting Lung Transplants Face Poorer Outcomes Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 15, 2008 Daily Stress May Raise Womens Risk of Cervical Cancer Flu Widespread in U.S., but Vaccine Is Poor Match HEPA Filters May Improve Cardiovascular Health Health Tip: Caring for a Newborn's Umbilical Cord Health Tip: Signs of an Unhealthy Menstrual Cycle IBS Symptoms More Acute in Women With History of Abuse Ignition Locks Prevent Repeat DWI Offenses Obesity Raises Cancer Risk Unlike Fine Wine, Crabby People Don't Age Well Viral Therapy Slows Pediatric Tumors in Mice 02/14/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 14, 2008 'Choking Game' Turned Deadly for 82 Youths Acute Coronary Events Drop After Italy's Public Smoking Ban DDT Compound Speeds Breast Cancer Growth Drug Cuts Muscle Damage After Heart Attack Health Tip: Causes for Jaundice Health Tip: Painful Urination Older Smokers More Likely to Deny Habit Overabundance of Immune Cells Might Trigger Lupus Scientists Show Stem Cells Don't Cause Cancer Single Mutation in Mitochondrial DNA Weakens Heart, Muscles Transplanted Liver Lining Cells May Cure Hemophilia U.S. Seeks to Limit Animal Testing of Toxic Chemicals When It Comes to a Mate, Beauty Can't Be Beat 02/13/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 13, 2008 Cancer Drug Works Against MS in Early Trial Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 13, 2008 Drops of Fatty Acid Curb Symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome Drug-Coated Balloons Keep Leg Arteries Open: Study Fixing Poor Vision Boosts Preschoolers' Test Scores Health Tip: If Your Child Goes to the Hospital Health Tip: Let Shin Splints Heal Kidney Cancer Drug Linked to Higher Rate of Heart Problems Many Prostate Cancers Will Not Need Treatment Marijuana Use Among MS Patients Raises Risk for Cognitive, Mood Problems PTSD a Risk Factor for Long-Term Disease Tango Classes Put Parkinson's Patients a Step Ahead 02/12/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 12, 2008 Airplane Noise Boosts Blood Pressure Even During Sleep Back Pain Spending Up, Relief Down Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 12, 2008 Corneal Transplants Can Carry Infection Risk HPV-Positive Head and Neck Cancers Fare Better Health Tip: Allergy Shots Aren't for Everyone Health Tip: Pack a Healthier Lunch Lack of Brain Protein May Explain 'Rain Man' Abilities Learning Disabilities May Presage Later Language Problems Muscle Fatigue Drug May Fight Heart Failure Ovary Removal Protects Some High-Risk Women Precancerous Breast Lesions Cause Unnecessary Worry Respiratory Distress Treatment Studies Conflict Triglycerides Linked to Coronary Disease Risk Vaccine Could Cut Bouts With Stomach Flu 02/11/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 11, 2008 'Fluorescent' Retinal Cells Warn of Eye Disease Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 11, 2008 Depression Rarely Discussed With RA Patients Disability Stronger Predictor of Longevity Than Disease Is Epilepsy Drug Doesn't Prevent Migraines Gene Variations Help Regulate Response to Stress Health Tip: Baby Teeth Need Attention Health Tip: Reduce Stress at Work High Blood Pressure on Increase Among American Women Manufacturer Halts Production of Blood Thinner Heparin More Gene Variations Found That Raise Prostate Cancer Risk Most Breast Cancer Web Pages Contain Reliable Information Most With High Blood Pressure Don’t Follow Recommended Diet Scientists Reprogram Human Skin Cells Into Embryonic Stem Cells Sugar Substitutes May Contribute to Weight Gain 02/10/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 10, 2008 Baseline Exam Is Key to Eye Health 02/09/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 9, 2008 Campaign Targets Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Kids 02/08/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 8, 2008 Americans Abandoning National Parks Blacks More Likely to Die of Severe Sepsis Chronic Pain Harms Brain's Wiring Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 8, 2008 Depression in Young Doctors Tied to Medication Errors FDA Warns of Children's Deaths Linked to Botox For Males, Video Game Rewards Are All in the Mind Health Tip: Giving Pain Medication to Your Child Health Tip: Understanding Laryngitis Heart Attack Seldom Leads to Healthier Diet Mutual Resentment in Marriage Can Be Deadly PET Scans Best for Measuring Response to Sarcoma Treatment Quitting Marijuana Just as Hard as Quitting Cigarettes Staying Dry at Beach May Spare Your Stomach 02/07/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 7, 2008 'Decellularized' Heart Valve Approved Acupuncture May Aid In Vitro Fertilization Birth Problems Linked to Teenage Fathers Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 7, 2008 Domestic Violence Harms Long-Term Health of Victims Drug Combo Tied to Kidney Risk With Some Cardiac Surgeries Gene Linked to Inflammatory Arthritis Also Raises Heart Risks Gene Plays 'Jekyll-and-Hyde' Role in Deadly Brain Cancer Harnessing Human Energy for Medical Good Health Tip: Pain Isn't a Normal Part of Aging Health Tip: Protect Your Child From Flu Low-Carb Diets Better Than Low-Fat Diets at Preventing Diabetes Natural Secretion Marks Difference Between Ordinary Mole and Melanoma Pathology Reports Good for Breast Cancer Studies Report Shows Dangerous Chemical Can Leach From Baby Bottles Tattooing Best Way to Deliver DNA Vaccines 02/06/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 6, 2008 Aggressive Diabetes Therapy Lowers Death Risk, Study Finds Alzheimer's Plaques Can Form in One Day Blood Pressure Drugs Might Prevent Parkinson's Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 6, 2008 Death Rates From Cardiovascular Causes Vary Widely Across Europe Deaths Halt Part of Large Diabetes Trial Drug Helps Prevent Breast-Feeding Moms From Passing on HIV Generic Versions of Fosamax Approved Health Tip: Am I Getting Too Old to Drive? Health Tip: Don't Use a Hot Tub During Pregnancy Multiple Sclerosis Drug May Be Linked to Melanoma New Genetic Technology IDs Virus That Killed Transplant Recipients Sucking Out Clot Debris Helps Heart Attack Patients Test Detects Sensitivity to HIV Drug Transparent Fish Gives New Window on Disease 02/05/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 5, 2008 9/11 Exposure Linked to Behavior Trouble in Kids Asmanex Approved for Asthmatic Children Born to Be Obese? Brain Injury May Not Erase Long-Term Memory Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 5, 2008 Cultural Beliefs May Keep Blacks From Hospice Care First 90 Days After Stopping Plavix Most Dangerous GPS Devices Measure Severity of Peripheral Artery Disease Health Tip: Before Giving Yoga a Try Health Tip: Cleaning Safety for Pregnant Women Less Invasive Way to Stage Lung Cancer Shows Promise Marijuana Bad for the Gums Older Women More Likely to Suffer Depression Smokers Sleep Less Soundly 02/04/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 4, 2008 1 in 3 Hit Songs Mentions Substance Abuse, Smoking Another Study Finds No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism Black Men Most at Risk for Kidney Disease Complications Bush's Budget Proposal Would Cut Medicare Funding Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 4, 2008 Drug-Coated Stents Better Than Bare-Metal Ones in Complex Cases Eye Blinks May ID Fetal Alcohol Exposure Health Tip: Healthy Nails, Healthy Body Health Tip: When Baby is Crying Many Babies Exposed to Chemicals New Guideline Urges Screening for Fall Risk Parental Drinking Boosts Teen Alcohol Risks Sugar Water Eases Pain of Infant Vaccinations Toy Magnets Can be a Very Real Threat Very Premature Babies Don't Get Follow-Up Care 02/03/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 3, 2008 Dogs Could Be a Diabetic's Best Friend Toll-Free Hotline to Help Seniors Avoid Falls 02/02/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 2, 2008 Stars Don Red to Raise Awareness of Women's Heart Risk U.S. Unlikely to Meet Target for TB Elimination 02/01/2008 Health Highlights: Feb. 1, 2008 9/11 Attacks Changed Way Americans Dream A Daytime Nap Can Boost Memory Clinical Trials Update: Feb.1, 2008 Ear Wax Softener Can Affect Hearing, Study Reports Experimental Vaccine Halts Prostate Cancer in Mice FDA Approves New Drug-Eluting Stent Health Tip: Exercise Routines for Arthritis Patients Health Tip: Soothing Engorged Breasts IPods Don't Interfere With Heart Pacemakers Key Risk Factors for Suicide Consistent Across Globe Pregnant Women With Asthma Should Stay on Low Dose of Meds Quit-Smoking Drug May Raise Suicide Risk Social Networking Sites Safer Than IM or Chat Rooms Sorafenib Slows Growth of Some Leukemias Unintended Errors Leave Many Newborns Vulnerable

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