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New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics (11/19/2008, HealthDay)
Risk Factors for Eating Disorders Vary by Gender (06/03/2008, HealthDay)
Disordered Eating Is Widespread Among U.S. Women (04/25/2008, HealthDay)

For the Obese, Holiday Tables Serve Platefuls of Doubt (12/20/2008, HealthDay)
Childhood Obesity May Cause Thyroid Problems (12/18/2008, HealthDay)
Vitamin K Slows Insulin Resistance in Older Men (12/05/2008, HealthDay)
Vigorous Exercise Can Cut Breast Cancer Risk (10/31/2008, HealthDay)
Workplace Health Programs Effective Interventions (10/30/2008, HealthDay)
High Fructose Diet Inhibits Appetite Hormone (10/23/2008, HealthDay)
Eating Fast Until Full Triples Overweight Risk (10/22/2008, HealthDay)
Fatness Boosts Inflammation in Body (10/16/2008, HealthDay)
Blood Pressure on the Rise in America (10/13/2008, HealthDay)
Mental Barriers Block Obese Women From Exercise (10/09/2008, HealthDay)
Obesity, Insulin Level Impact Prostate Cancer Survival (10/05/2008, HealthDay)
Behavioral Management Plans Help Kids Lose Weight (10/03/2008, HealthDay)
Dieting History Tied to Weight Gain in Pregnancy (10/01/2008, HealthDay)
Migraines More Frequent, Intense in Overweight Kids (09/26/2008, HealthDay)
Bone Loss Stable on Restricted Calorie Diet (09/23/2008, HealthDay)
'Healthy Fat' Chemical Aids Body's Metabolism (09/19/2008, HealthDay)
Researchers Suppress 'Hunger Hormone' (09/16/2008, HealthDay)
Bullying Top Concern of Parents With Overweight Child (09/11/2008, HealthDay)
Vigorous Exercise Aids Those With Obesity-Related Gene (09/08/2008, HealthDay)
Almost Half of Adults Will Develop Knee Osteoarthritis by 85 (09/05/2008, HealthDay)
Brain 'Master Switch' May Control Appetite, Fertility (08/31/2008, HealthDay)
Fat Cells in Obese People Are 'Sick' (08/27/2008, HealthDay)
Gastric Band Weight-Loss Surgery Can Boost Reflux (08/22/2008, HealthDay)
Bone Growth Protein Also Promotes 'Good' Fat (08/20/2008, HealthDay)
Addiction Drug Causes Rapid Weight Loss in Rats (08/20/2008, HealthDay)
Freshman Weight Gain Has Many Culprits (08/16/2008, HealthDay)
Breakfast Eggs Keep Folks on Diet (08/12/2008, HealthDay)
Studies Refine Obesity's Risk for Heart Troubles (08/11/2008, HealthDay)
Kids Who Sleep Poorly at Risk for Being Overweight (08/04/2008, HealthDay)
Eating Less May Slow Aging Process (07/14/2008, HealthDay)
Diabetes, Weight Tied to Male Infertility (07/09/2008, HealthDay)
Mom's Unhealthy Diet May Have Long-Term Impact on Baby (06/30/2008, HealthDay)
Big, Well-Balanced Breakfast Aids Weight Loss (06/19/2008, HealthDay)
Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass Is Key to Easing Diabetes (06/18/2008, HealthDay)
Flavoring Food May Promote Weight Loss (06/16/2008, HealthDay)
DNA Coding May Make Bowel Prone to Cancer (06/11/2008, HealthDay)
Children's Neck Size Associated With Sleep Disorders (06/11/2008, HealthDay)
Researchers ID Inflammation-Fighting Pathway in Fat Cells (06/04/2008, HealthDay)
Eating Habits Not Sole Cause of Thinness or Obesity (06/04/2008, HealthDay)
Risk Factors for Eating Disorders Vary by Gender (06/03/2008, HealthDay)
Probiotics Help Adult Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery (05/22/2008, HealthDay)
Metabolic Syndrome Foretells Diabetes in Elderly (05/21/2008, HealthDay)
Obesity-Related Inflammation Boosts Heart Risks (05/06/2008, HealthDay)
Obesity May Worsen Impact of Asthma (05/01/2008, HealthDay)
Exercise Cuts Women's Risk of Heart Disease (04/29/2008, HealthDay)
Gastric Bypass May Also Relieve Low Back Pain (04/28/2008, HealthDay)
Metabolic Syndrome Triggered by Overeating, Not Obesity (04/18/2008, HealthDay)
Birth Size, Early Weight Gain Tied to Boost in Heart Risks (04/10/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Calculating Your BMI (04/04/2008, HealthDay)
Neighborhood Influences Exercise Levels (03/25/2008, HealthDay)
Minimal Exercise Benefits Overweight Postmenopausal Women (03/13/2008, HealthDay)
Preschool Intervention Curbed Trend Toward Obesity (03/12/2008, HealthDay)
Obese Children Face More Complications During Surgery (03/03/2008, HealthDay)
Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for Diabetes (02/27/2008, HealthDay)
Depression, Obesity Coexist in Many Middle-Aged Women (01/14/2008, HealthDay)

Most Mt. Everest Deaths Occur Near Summit During Descent (12/11/2008, HealthDay)

Shovel Snow Safely (01/02/2009, HealthDay)
Family Needs to Know When Patient Survival Is Uncertain (12/29/2008, HealthDay)
How to Avoid a Holiday Trip to the ER (12/25/2008, HealthDay)
Car Crashes, Falls Top List of Accidental Injuries for Kids (12/10/2008, HealthDay)
U.S. May Soon Face Shortage of General Surgeons (12/10/2008, HealthDay)
Rapid Response Teams Don't Cut Hospital Heart Attacks, Death Rates (12/02/2008, HealthDay)
Parents Often Choose ER for Routine Kids' Care (11/24/2008, HealthDay)
When the Caregiver Becomes the Patient (11/20/2008, HealthDay)
Patient's Race Doesn't Affect Emergency Room Care (11/19/2008, HealthDay)
IV 'Ice Slurry' Quickly Cools Body for Surgeries (11/14/2008, HealthDay)
Speed Not Always of the Essence With Heart Cases in ER (11/10/2008, HealthDay)
ER Physicians Press for New Cardiac Arrest Strategies (11/07/2008, HealthDay)
Flu Vaccine Could Prevent 357,000 Deaths in Pandemic (10/29/2008, HealthDay)
Minorities More Likely to Die in ER (10/20/2008, HealthDay)
Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates Vary Widely (09/23/2008, HealthDay)
Heart Attack Care Often Delayed for the Poor (09/22/2008, HealthDay)
Fall Cleanup Is a Prime Time for Accidents (09/21/2008, HealthDay)
Stress Disorder Affects 20% of Intensive Care Patients (09/17/2008, HealthDay)
Later Use of Clot-Buster After Stroke Possible: Study (09/14/2008, HealthDay)
Retail Clinics Attracting Those Without Regular Doctors (09/10/2008, HealthDay)
Older Patients Less Likely to Be Taken to Trauma Centers (08/18/2008, HealthDay)
Heart Drug Used in Ambulance Boosts Survival (08/14/2008, HealthDay)
Safety Triggers, Training Cut Nail Gun Injuries (08/14/2008, HealthDay)
Many Miss Out on Stroke Treatment (08/07/2008, HealthDay)
ER, Doctor Visits Topped 1 Billion in 2006 (08/06/2008, HealthDay)
Diving Accidents Common Among U.S. Kids (08/04/2008, HealthDay)
OTC Cold Medicines Sending Children to Emergency Rooms (08/04/2008, HealthDay)
Accidental Overdoses in the Home Soaring (07/28/2008, HealthDay)
ER Visit Leaves Many Confused (07/25/2008, HealthDay)
Nursing Homes Unprepared for Pandemic Flu Fallout (07/22/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Stitches Clean and Dry (07/14/2008, HealthDay)
Trauma Center Counseling Reduces Kids' Repeat Injuries (07/11/2008, HealthDay)
ELS Plus CPR Boosts Blood Flow After Cardiac Arrest (07/09/2008, HealthDay)
Two-Drug Treatment Didn't Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates (07/02/2008, HealthDay)
Extreme Heat a Deadly Risk for Older Adults (07/01/2008, HealthDay)
Barefoot Lifestyle Has Its Dangers (06/28/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Prepare for an Emergency (06/16/2008, HealthDay)
Public Lacks Confidence to Help in Cardiac Emergencies (06/02/2008, HealthDay)
Certain Tests in ERs Raise Cancer Risk for Some (05/29/2008, HealthDay)
Study Finds Gender Disparity in Community-Acquired Pneumonia (05/18/2008, HealthDay)
Telemedicine a Cost-Effective Alternative to ER Visits (05/09/2008, HealthDay)
Experimental Blood Substitutes Unsafe, Study Finds (04/28/2008, HealthDay)
Off-Hours Heart Patients Less Likely to Get Angioplasty (04/21/2008, HealthDay)
Seniors Avoid ER at Start of Month (04/04/2008, HealthDay)
Hands-Only Resuscitation OK for Cardiac Arrest (03/31/2008, HealthDay)
Chest Pain May Signal Cocaine Use in Young Patients (03/17/2008, HealthDay)
White Men With Chest Pains Treated Fastest in ERs (03/14/2008, HealthDay)
New Method Boosts Cardiac Arrest Survival (03/11/2008, HealthDay)
Two Drugs Found Equal in Treatment of Septic Shock (02/27/2008, HealthDay)
In-Hospital Stroke Deaths Rise on Nights, Weekends (02/20/2008, HealthDay)
Respiratory Distress Treatment Studies Conflict (02/12/2008, HealthDay)
Toll-Free Hotline to Help Seniors Avoid Falls (02/03/2008, HealthDay)
Sickle Cell Patients in More Pain Than Thought (01/16/2008, HealthDay)
ER Wait Times Getting Longer (01/15/2008, HealthDay)

Drug Shields Mice From Emphysema (12/22/2008, HealthDay)
Steroid Inhalers Raise Pneumonia Risk for Lung Disease Patients (11/25/2008, HealthDay)
Leading COPD Drugs Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack (09/23/2008, HealthDay)
Broccoli Compound May Help COPD Patients (09/12/2008, HealthDay)
Cadmium Exposure Tied to Lung Disease (08/28/2008, HealthDay)
Young Pop Star's Emphysema Startles Experts (06/23/2008, HealthDay)
Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema (05/15/2008, HealthDay)
Genetic Factors for Smoking Boost Chronic Bronchitis Risk (02/29/2008, HealthDay)

Childhood Trauma Tied to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (01/06/2009, HealthDay)
Insomnia Costs Billions in Lost Productivity (01/01/2009, HealthDay)
Depression, Anxiety Hinder Quality of Life After Stroke (12/18/2008, HealthDay)
Anemia Rates Down for U.S. Women and Children (12/08/2008, HealthDay)
Nation's Teachers Battle Sleep Problems (10/15/2008, HealthDay)
Warfarin Underused in Atrial Fibrillation Patients (10/14/2008, HealthDay)
Acupuncture Eases Breast Cancer Treatment Side Effects (09/22/2008, HealthDay)
Changes in Seniors' Sleep Patterns Need Attention (09/13/2008, HealthDay)
Lack of Energy in Old Age May Foretell Illness (08/14/2008, HealthDay)
Interrupted Night Sleep Worse for Cognitive Function (08/08/2008, HealthDay)
Melanoma Drug Boosts Recurrence-Free Survival (07/11/2008, HealthDay)
Working Hard When Tired Raises Blood Pressure (07/03/2008, HealthDay)
Parental Insomnia Can Harm Adolescent Children (06/12/2008, HealthDay)
Acupuncture Eases Side Effects of Head, Neck Cancer Treatments (06/01/2008, HealthDay)
Drowsy Drivers Make Holiday Weekend Among the Most Dangerous (05/24/2008, HealthDay)
Suffering of Heart Failure Similar to Cancer (05/02/2008, HealthDay)
Napping Habits Tied to Sleep Disorders (05/01/2008, HealthDay)
Elderly More Likely to Battle Sleep Disorders (04/27/2008, HealthDay)
Tight Backpack Straps Cut Blood to Shoulders, Arms (04/07/2008, HealthDay)
Anemia Drugs for Cancer Patients Increase Death Risk (02/26/2008, HealthDay)

Acetaminophen Linked to Childhood Asthma (09/18/2008, HealthDay)
Kids' Fever Time Cut Using Ibuprofen First (09/03/2008, HealthDay)
Ethnicity Plays Role in Parents' Treatment of Childhood Fever (05/05/2008, HealthDay)

Hepatitis C Therapy Useless for Some (12/03/2008, HealthDay)
New Imaging Identifies Types of Liver Disease (11/01/2008, HealthDay)
Diabetes Boosts Liver Cancer Risk in Hepatitis, Cirrhosis Cases (06/05/2008, HealthDay)
Noninvasive Procedures Show Promise for Esophageal Bleeding (05/06/2008, HealthDay)

Osteoporosis Drug Prompts Increase in Certain Bone Cells (12/31/2008, HealthDay)
Acid Reflux Linked to Chronic Croup (09/21/2008, HealthDay)
HRT Use Raises Risk of Stomach Trouble (09/08/2008, HealthDay)
Gastric Band Weight-Loss Surgery Can Boost Reflux (08/22/2008, HealthDay)
Powerful Antacid Drugs Raise Fracture Risk (08/11/2008, HealthDay)
New Therapy Freezes Out Esophageal Cancers (08/08/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Prevent Heartburn (07/30/2008, HealthDay)
Noninvasive Surgery Effective for Acid Reflux Disease (06/25/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep GERD Under Control (06/06/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Foods That Can Aggravate Heartburn (05/07/2008, HealthDay)
Common Medications Could Cause Physical Impairment in the Elderly (05/03/2008, HealthDay)
GERD Drug Approved for Younger Children (02/28/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Is GERD Causing Sleep Problems? (02/20/2008, HealthDay)

Promacta Approved for Rare Blood Disorder (11/24/2008, HealthDay)

Childhood Trauma Tied to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (01/06/2009, HealthDay)
War Vets With Headaches Could Have Brain Problems (01/05/2009, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Tempering Your Temper (12/30/2008, HealthDay)
How to Cope When Illness Doesn't Take a Holiday Break (12/24/2008, HealthDay)
Blue and Broke for the Holidays (12/22/2008, HealthDay)
Eating Strategies for Healthier Holiday Parties (12/21/2008, HealthDay)
Marital Distress May Affect Breast Cancer Recovery (12/18/2008, HealthDay)
Stress Triggers Heart-Damaging Behavior (12/15/2008, HealthDay) Avoiding a Holiday Season of Discontent (12/06/2008, HealthDay)
Poor Mental Health May Boost Asthma Risk (12/05/2008, HealthDay)
Memory Formation Different in Those With Stress-Related Psychiatric Disorders (12/03/2008, HealthDay)
Economy Driving Women to Skimp on Health Care (12/02/2008, HealthDay) Low Childhood IQ Tied to Risk of Later Mental Disorders (12/01/2008, HealthDay)
Depression's Behavior Changes Linked to Heart Risks (11/25/2008, HealthDay)
Bad Bosses Are Hard on the Heart (11/25/2008, HealthDay) An Allergy Checklist for Holiday Gatherings (11/23/2008, HealthDay)
When the Caregiver Becomes the Patient (11/20/2008, HealthDay)
Child-Care Relationships Tied to Kids' Stress Levels (11/19/2008, HealthDay)
Greener Neighborhoods Mean Slimmer Children (11/14/2008, HealthDay)
Joyful Music in Tune With Heart Health (11/11/2008, HealthDay)
Homecoming Veterans Often Face Inner Challenge (11/11/2008, HealthDay)
Caring for Aging Loved Ones Can Be a Catch-22 (10/27/2008, HealthDay)
Hydrogen Sulfide Key Player in Blood Pressure Regulation (10/23/2008, HealthDay)
Blood Pressure on the Rise in America (10/13/2008, HealthDay)
Economic Crisis Takes Toll on Emotional Health (10/08/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Boost Your Energy (10/06/2008, HealthDay)
Extended Work Absences May Signal Risk of Death (10/03/2008, HealthDay)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Best for Traumatized Youths (09/29/2008, HealthDay)
Stroke Prevalence Higher, Deadlier Among American Indians (09/23/2008, HealthDay)
Caregivers Face Multiple Strains Tending Older Parents (09/22/2008, HealthDay)
Parenting Plays Key Role in Infant's Response to Stress (09/18/2008, HealthDay)
Stress Disorder Affects 20% of Intensive Care Patients (09/17/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Stress at Bay (09/15/2008, HealthDay)
9/11's Health Effects Lingered for Years (09/10/2008, HealthDay)
Kids of Stressed, Low-Income Moms Prone to Weight Problems (09/02/2008, HealthDay)
Mistaken Beliefs About Cancer Abound (08/27/2008, HealthDay)
Drug May Lower Blood Pressure in Adolescents With Hypertension (08/26/2008, HealthDay)
Stress, Anxiety Worsen Response to Allergens (08/14/2008, HealthDay)
Breast-Feeding: The Stress Buster That Lasts for Years (08/08/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Deep Breathing Techniques (07/29/2008, HealthDay)
When Babies Die, Obstetricians Suffer, Too (07/21/2008, HealthDay)
Gene Variations May Predict Antidepressant Response (07/18/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Staying Emotionally Healthy (07/17/2008, HealthDay)
'Sideline' Rage Triggers Mirror Those of Angry Drivers (07/07/2008, HealthDay)
Anxiety, Shyness May Be Long-Lasting Traits (07/04/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Headaches (07/02/2008, HealthDay)
Elevated Albumin Levels in Urine Raise Hypertension Risk (06/30/2008, HealthDay)
Overtime Work Tied to Anxiety, Depression (06/19/2008, HealthDay)
High Blood Pressure in Kids Tracks Into Adulthood (06/16/2008, HealthDay)
PTSD High Among Witnesses to 9/11 (06/13/2008, HealthDay)
Coffee Beans May Be Newest Stress-Buster (06/13/2008, HealthDay)
Combat Vets Display Severe Sleep Disorders (06/10/2008, HealthDay)
Too Much Cell Phone Time Takes Toll on Teen Sleep (06/09/2008, HealthDay)
For Women, a Happy Marriage Means Sweet Dreams (06/09/2008, HealthDay)
Exposure Therapy Effective in Preventing Post-Traumatic Stress (06/03/2008, HealthDay)
9/11 Workers Face Chronic Mental Impairment (05/22/2008, HealthDay)
Metabolic Syndrome Foretells Diabetes in Elderly (05/21/2008, HealthDay)
Sorafenib Shows Promise for Heart-Lung Disease (05/20/2008, HealthDay)
Mom's Stress in Pregnancy May Up Baby's Asthma and Allergy Risk (05/18/2008, HealthDay)
Depression, PTSD Common Among Lung Transplant Patient Caregivers (05/18/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keeping the Caregiver Healthy (05/15/2008, HealthDay)
High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Associated With Eye Disease (05/12/2008, HealthDay)
High Blood Pressure Still Slipping Past Doctors (05/12/2008, HealthDay)
Mood Disorders Put Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for PTSD (05/09/2008, HealthDay)
Demanding Jobs May Pay Cognitive Dividends in Retirement (05/09/2008, HealthDay)
Imaging Advances Map Brain Areas Affecting Mood (05/06/2008, HealthDay)
9/11 Counselors at Risk for Secondary Trauma (05/02/2008, HealthDay)
Gene Variant Boosts Risk for Stress-Related Ischemia (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
Antipsychotic Drugs Linked to Pneumonia in Elderly (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
Treating PTSD Helps Kids Deal With Loss (04/21/2008, HealthDay)
Work Conflicts Can Do a Job on Your Sleep (04/17/2008, HealthDay)
Heart Failure Drugs Linked to Hip Bone Loss in Older Men (04/15/2008, HealthDay)
Testosterone Levels Among Financial Traders Affect Performance (04/14/2008, HealthDay)
New Guidelines Tackle Treatment of Resistant Hypertension (04/07/2008, HealthDay)
Heard the One About How to Beat Tension? (04/07/2008, HealthDay)
Lowering Blood Pressure Improves Brain Hemorrhage Outcomes (04/04/2008, HealthDay)
Managing Stress Can Lower Heart Death Risk (03/29/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Stressed Teens (03/26/2008, HealthDay)
Aggression on Job More Harmful Than Sexual Harassment (03/08/2008, HealthDay)
Aromatherapy Falls Short, Study Finds (03/05/2008, HealthDay)
Deficit in Brain Function Puts Teens at Risk of Drug Abuse (03/05/2008, HealthDay)
Substance Abusers With PTSD Face Poorer Outcomes (03/04/2008, HealthDay)
Surviving Daylight Saving Switch (03/02/2008, HealthDay)
Biomarkers for Mood May Alter Psychiatric Treatments (02/28/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Canker Sores (02/27/2008, HealthDay)
Daily Stress May Raise Womens Risk of Cervical Cancer (02/15/2008, HealthDay)
PTSD a Risk Factor for Long-Term Disease (02/13/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Reduce Stress at Work (02/11/2008, HealthDay)
Gene Variations Help Regulate Response to Stress (02/11/2008, HealthDay)
Black Men Most at Risk for Kidney Disease Complications (02/04/2008, HealthDay)
9/11 Attacks Changed Way Americans Dream (02/01/2008, HealthDay)
Diuretics Best for Hypertension and Metabolic Syndrome (01/28/2008, HealthDay)
Sedentary Lifestyle Accelerates Aging (01/28/2008, HealthDay)

Almost Half of Kids Still Exposed to Secondhand Smoke (12/19/2008, HealthDay)
Preemies' Low Blood Pressure Linked to SIDS (12/01/2008, HealthDay)
Preemies' Low Blood Pressure Linked to SIDS (12/01/2008, HealthDay) Bedroom Fan Cuts SIDS Risk by 72% (10/06/2008, HealthDay)
Bacterial Infections May Be Overlooked in SIDS Cases (09/10/2008, HealthDay)
Mom's Smoking During Pregnancy Ups Preemie's SIDS Risk (08/29/2008, HealthDay)
SIDS Linked to Brain Chemical Dysfunction (07/03/2008, HealthDay)
Bacterial Infection May Boost SIDS Risk (05/29/2008, HealthDay)

Health Tip: Treating an Ulcer (05/08/2008, HealthDay)
Scientists Isolate Organism That Causes Disfiguring Tropical Disease (03/26/2008, HealthDay)