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12/28/2012

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Health Tip: Coping With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

12/28/2012 12:00 PM EST

Here are potential nonsurgical treatment options

Chronic Worry Linked to Higher Risk of PTSD

12/28/2012 12:00 PM EST

People who had anxiety before a traumatic event were more likely to develop stress disorder afterward

Survival of 'Obamacare' Tops List of Biggest Health News in 2012

12/28/2012 12:00 PM EST

Other headlines included steroid/meningitis outbreak, demise of the routine PSA test

Health Tip: Understanding Morning Sickness

12/28/2012 12:00 PM EST

Potential complications of severe cases

Debate Heats Up Over Screening Athletes for Sickle Cell Trait

12/28/2012 12:00 PM EST

NCAA mandates such a test, but medical group urges a different option

Health Highlights: Dec. 28, 2012

12/28/2012 12:00 PM EST

New Law Would Fund 'Bubble Boy' Treatment at Home Ex-President George H.W. Bush in Hospital ICU: Reports /div

Sickle Cell Disease, Sickle Cell Trait Are Not the Same

12/28/2012 12:00 PM EST

U.S. Children's Hospitals Treating More Complex, Expensive Conditions

12/27/2012 12:00 PM EST

Researchers find biggest increase in patients with special needs, such as cerebral palsy

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Tips on Coping With Grief During Holidays

12/27/2012 12:00 PM EST

Some comfort can be found for the recently bereaved, expert says

U.S. Cancer Screening Rates Dropping: Study

12/27/2012 12:00 PM EST

Confusing guidelines, insurance gaps may discourage people from getting recommended testing

Health Highlights: Dec. 27, 2012

12/27/2012 12:00 PM EST

Ex-President George H.W. Bush in Hospital ICU: Reports Ground-Breaking Breast Cancer Researcher Dies at 92 Four Retailers Recall 'Nap Nanny' Recliners Tied t

'Teaching Gardens' Nurture Kids' Interest in Healthy Foods

12/27/2012 12:00 PM EST

An idea that began at the White House can take root in almost any home, one expert says

Kids and Healthy Eating Can Go Together

12/27/2012 12:00 PM EST

Initiatives from cooking classes to 'teaching gardens' can make it happen

Males Struck by Cars Die More Often Than Females: Study

12/27/2012 12:00 PM EST

Researchers wonder if risky behaviors influence death rates

Fibromyalgia Diagnosis Often Missed in Men: Study

12/27/2012 12:00 PM EST

Condition causing pain, fatigue, sleep woes is much more common in women

Your New Weight-Loss Resolution: Drive Less

12/27/2012 12:00 PM EST

Study suggests you'll cut pounds while saving gasoline

Health Tip: A Dirty Sponge Spreads Germs

12/27/2012 12:00 PM EST

If it smells, throw it away

Health Tip: Help Ease Night Terrors

12/27/2012 12:00 PM EST

Minimize your child's stress

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12/26/2012

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Health Tip: Calming a Fussy Baby

12/26/2012 12:00 PM EST

Swaddle the infant with a large, lightweight blanket

Health Tip: Think Before You Eat

12/26/2012 12:00 PM EST

Are you really hungry?

Patient Survival Rises When Drugs Suppress Hepatitis C in Blood: Study

12/25/2012 12:00 PM EST

Risk of death was 4 times lower if the virus stayed at undetectable levels for 6 months, researchers found

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Keep Kitchen Utensils Clean While Preparing Holiday Meal

12/25/2012 12:00 PM EST

Cross-contamination can occur easily during cooking process, study says

Holidays Spell Trouble for Folks Unaware They're Diabetic

12/25/2012 12:00 PM EST

High-salt, high-fat foods may put these people at risk for heart attack, stroke

Healthy Eating Tips for Holiday Parties

12/25/2012 12:00 PM EST

Expert says you can maintain your resolve at the buffet table

Health Tip: Plan to Stay Healthy

12/25/2012 12:00 PM EST

Talk to your doctor about preventive services

Health Tip: Help Keep Your Baby's Crib Safe

12/25/2012 12:00 PM EST

Older cribs may not meet new standards

Blood Protein Linked to Depression, Study Finds

12/24/2012 12:00 PM EST

But whether it causes mood disorder isn't clear, researchers say

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12/24/2012

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Health Tip: Avoid Beginners' Workout Injuries

12/24/2012 12:00 PM EST

Start slow after checking with your doctor

It's OK for Kids to Keep Believing in Santa, Expert Says

12/24/2012 12:00 PM EST

They'll figure it out on their own without a specific age limit

Health Tip: Don't Eat Raw Cookie Dough

12/24/2012 12:00 PM EST

The raw eggs it contains can make you sick

Nearly One-Third of Kids With Food Allergies May Be Bullied

12/24/2012 12:00 PM EST

Study found torment is often 'just' teasing but can be more threatening

Make Holiday Meals Safe for Kids With Food Allergies

12/24/2012 12:00 PM EST

Expert offers tips for changing recipes and keeping potentially harmful foods separate

Boughs of Christmas Trees Hold Many Insects, Bug Expert Says

12/23/2012 12:00 PM EST

But these tiny creatures unlikely to harm people or homes

Consider Eye Safety When Toy Shopping

12/22/2012 12:00 PM EST

Injuries, lack of protective eyewear can lead to ER visits, surgery, expert says

Tamiflu Approval Expanded to Include Infants Under Age 1

12/21/2012 12:00 PM EST

First approved in 1999 for adults with flu

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12/21/2012

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Mealworms: The Next High-Protein Food Source?

12/21/2012 12:00 PM EST

While beetle larvae may not seem appetizing, study finds they're more environmentally friendly than livestock

Preventable Surgical Errors Continue to Occur: Study

12/21/2012 12:00 PM EST

So-called 'never events' include operating on the wrong body part or leaving towels inside patients

Mass Murders: Why Us? Why the U.S.?

12/21/2012 12:00 PM EST

From gun availability to a lack of therapists, experts say many factors contribute to the spate of killings

Many Primary-Care Doctors Want Help Treating Obesity

12/21/2012 12:00 PM EST

Physicians say more training, practice-based changes might lead to improved care for obese patients

Health Highlights: Dec. 21, 2012

12/21/2012 12:00 PM EST

Stop Prescribing Heart Drug Tredaptive: Merck Incivek Hepatitis C Drug Gets Black Box Warning About Dangerous Rash /div

Health Tip: If You've Got Food Allergies

12/21/2012 12:00 PM EST

Be careful during the holidays

Health Tip: What's Behind Your Nosebleed

12/21/2012 12:00 PM EST

Dryness and allergies are common triggers

Omega-3s in Formula Can Help Baby's Eyesight: Review

12/21/2012 12:00 PM EST

Breast-fed babies already have this advantage, experts note

FDA Panel Recommends Against 1st Drug for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

12/21/2012 12:00 PM EST

Safety was a concern, and only some patients got relief from the treatment

Hepatitis: The Hidden Hazard

12/21/2012 12:00 PM EST

Though cure rates are good, many Baby Boomers don't even suspect they have the liver disease

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Motivation and Study, Not IQ, Are Keys to Kids' Math Success

12/20/2012 12:00 PM EST

Research highlights role of learning skills, determination in developing numerical competence

FDA, States Weigh Pharmacy Regulation in Wake of Meningitis Outbreak

12/20/2012 12:00 PM EST

States ask agency to play a greater role in policing specialty pharmacies, protecting patients

Health Highlights: Dec. 20, 2012

12/20/2012 12:00 PM EST

Incivek Hepatitis C Drug Gets Black Box Warning About Dangerous Rash Amgen Illegally Marketed Anemia Drug, Will Pay $762M: Report European Union Proposes Tou

Genes Linked to Autism Seem to Have Strong Tendency to Mutate

12/20/2012 12:00 PM EST

Study found mutations tied to many disorders tend to cluster in certain areas of the genome

What Causes Hot Flashes? Rat Study Gives New Clues

12/20/2012 12:00 PM EST

Specific set of neurons in brain may be culprit, researchers find

FDA Panel Considers 1st Drug for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

12/20/2012 12:00 PM EST

Only some patients got relief from the experimental treatment, experts say

'Not Fair!' How Sibling Fights May Lead to Later Mood Problems

12/20/2012 12:00 PM EST

Everyday teen issues can contribute to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, researchers say

Family Meals Encourage Kids to Eat More Veggies, Fruit: Study

12/20/2012 12:00 PM EST

Researchers also found that children mimic parents' healthy eating habits

Early Language Skills Reduce Preschool Tantrums, Study Finds

12/20/2012 12:00 PM EST

Verbalizing their frustrations may help little ones cope

Health Tip: Store Breast Milk Safely

12/20/2012 12:00 PM EST

Wash your hands before expressing the milk

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Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

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Health Highlights: Dec. 19, 2012

12/19/2012 12:00 PM EST

Amgen Illegally Marketed Anemia Drug, Will Pay $762 Million Mandela to Remain in Hospital /div

'Boomers' With Hepatitis C Boosting Demand for Liver Transplants

12/19/2012 12:00 PM EST

Study finds many in need of new organs have liver cancer

States Lagging in Emergency Preparedness: Report

12/19/2012 12:00 PM EST

Budget cuts, complacency threaten gains in U.S. readiness, public health experts warn

Heart Health Worst in the South, Best in Northeast

12/19/2012 12:00 PM EST

In large U.S. survey, Oklahoma ranked lowest while Washington, D.C., ranked highest

Smoking Deadlier For HIV Patients Than Virus Itself: Study

12/19/2012 12:00 PM EST

Nonsmokers getting good care had life expectancy of 78, compared with 63 for smokers

Health Tip: Keep Kids From Choking Hazards

12/19/2012 12:00 PM EST

Offer only safe foods and toys

Health Tip: Help Prevent Repetitive Stress Injury

12/19/2012 12:00 PM EST

Posture is important during computer use

For Psychiatric Patients, Cancer Is Often Spotted Too Late

12/19/2012 12:00 PM EST

An Australian study found they're more likely to be diagnosed when disease has already spread

FDA Warns About Misleading Advertising for Some Laser Eye Surgeries

12/18/2012 12:00 PM EST

Five companies told to do better job of including risks of procedures such as LASIK

Most Coughs Don't Respond to Antibiotics, Study Confirms

12/18/2012 12:00 PM EST

Amoxicillin may cause more harm than good unless pneumonia is suspected, researchers say

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Health Tip: Prevent Disease From Pets

12/18/2012 12:00 PM EST

Avoid touching animal waste

Health Tip: Control Holiday Stress

12/18/2012 12:00 PM EST

Shop now to avoid the last-minute rush

Health Highlights: Dec. 18, 2012

12/18/2012 12:00 PM EST

NIH Launches Effort to Boost Number of Minority Scientists Virus Creates New Pacemaker in Guinea Pigs' Hearts: Study /div

With Testicular Cancer, CT Scan Benefit May Beat Risks

12/18/2012 12:00 PM EST

Study should reassure patients, doctors, expert says

Veggies and Cheese as Filling as Chips For Kids, With Fewer Calories

12/18/2012 12:00 PM EST

Study finds tots who ate the healthier alternatives were just as satisfied

Speed Bumps May Aid Appendicitis Diagnosis

12/18/2012 12:00 PM EST

Researchers suggest asking patients if pain surged when they hit traffic humps

Here's What Keeps Rudolph's 'Nose So Bright'

12/18/2012 12:00 PM EST

Study shows tiny vessels pump warm blood there so reindeer can endure freezing temperatures

Many States Say 'No' to Health Insurance Exchanges

12/18/2012 12:00 PM EST

Obama administration must now take lead in running online marketplaces for affordable coverage

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Health Highlights: Dec. 17, 2012

12/17/2012 12:00 PM EST

Virus Creates New Pacemaker in Guinea Pigs' Hearts: Study Mandela has Gallstone Operation /div

Health Tip: Taking Medications During Pregnancy

12/17/2012 12:00 PM EST

Make sure your doctor knows about them

Health Tip: Think 'Healthy' During the Holidays

12/17/2012 12:00 PM EST

Wash your hands to avoid passing germs

Unhealthy Snacks Tied to Colon Cancer for Those at High Risk

12/17/2012 12:00 PM EST

Study found higher rates of precancerous lesions in people with Lynch syndrome

Banning Vaccine Preservative Would Hurt Kids in Poor Nations: Experts

12/17/2012 12:00 PM EST

Pediatricians, others oppose U.N. proposal

Signifor Approved for Cushing's Disease

12/17/2012 12:00 PM EST

In cases that cannot be treated through surgery

Cancer Costs Billions Yearly in U.S. Worker Productivity: Study

12/17/2012 12:00 PM EST

Researchers call for supportive care programs to lessen disability

Mind-Controlled Prosthetic Hand Could Be Breakthrough

12/17/2012 12:00 PM EST

Woman paralyzed 13 years from neck down can now move hand without computer assistance

Keep Tots' Milk to 2 Cups a Day: Study

12/17/2012 12:00 PM EST

Less won't give enough vitamin D, but more can lower iron stores, researchers say

Winter Weather, Snow Shoveling Pose Heart Risks

12/16/2012 12:00 PM EST

Expert gives tips for cold-weather heart health

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12/14/2012

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Back Pain May Ease for Smokers Who Quit: Study

12/14/2012 12:00 PM EST

Spinal disorder patients who didn't smoke reported much less discomfort

High Blood Pressure Poses Bigger Stroke Risk for Blacks, Study Says

12/14/2012 12:00 PM EST

Chances of trouble were three times higher than among whites with hypertension

Immune System May Not Weaken With Age: Study

12/14/2012 12:00 PM EST

Seniors' infection-fighting T cells found as strong as those of younger adults

Gadget Givers Urged to Consider Ramifications

12/14/2012 12:00 PM EST

Electronic gifts should come with efforts to help kids be responsible users, experts say

Olympic Medalists May Also Claim 'Survival Advantage'

12/14/2012 12:00 PM EST

Both low- and high-impact sports add years to life, studies find

Dog Helps Super-Sleepy Woman in Her Travels

12/14/2012 12:00 PM EST

Case study tells of patient who could not stay awake on public transport

Family Grapples With Kids' Tech Time

12/14/2012 12:00 PM EST

Parental diligence and a few rules allow the good with less risk

Health Highlights: Dec. 14, 2012

12/14/2012 12:00 PM EST

Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Rates Rising in U.S.: Report U.S. Troops Could Have Been Exposed to Nerve Agents in '91 Gulf War: Paper Global Life Expectancy Increasin

Health Tip: Managing Fructose Intolerance

12/14/2012 12:00 PM EST

Limit fruits and fruit juices

Health Tip: Balance Holiday Buffets With More Exercise

12/14/2012 12:00 PM EST

Take the stairs, not the elevator

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Health Tip: Shopping for Children's Shoes

12/13/2012 12:00 PM EST

Young feet can grow quickly

Health Tip: Check Holiday Lights

12/13/2012 12:00 PM EST

Look for problems before you plug them in

Child Abuse in U.S. Declines for 5th Straight Year

12/13/2012 12:00 PM EST

But 681,000 kids are still mistreated, report finds

Study Examines Link Between Breast Cancer and Diabetes

12/13/2012 12:00 PM EST

Chemo seems to play a role in early diagnosis of diabetes in postmenopausal patients

2-Year Period After Parent's Suicide Try Most Risky for Children: Study

12/13/2012 12:00 PM EST

Mother's admission to psychiatric hospital also linked to high teen suicide risk, especially for daughters

Health Highlights: Dec. 13, 2012

12/13/2012 12:00 PM EST

Dozens Sue Pharmacy Linked to Steroid/Meningitis Outbreak Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer /div

Saving Carbs for Dinnertime Might Help Control Weight

12/13/2012 12:00 PM EST

Experimental diet offered benefits in small study, but experts say it's too soon to say it works

'Hidden' HPV May Reactivate in Older Women, Study Suggests

12/13/2012 12:00 PM EST

The cervical cancer-causing virus may not fully clear from the body as once thought, experts say

Stop-Smoking Drug Chantix May Carry Heart Risks, FDA Warns

12/13/2012 12:00 PM EST

Smokers should talk with their doctor before taking the drug, agency says

U.S. Glaucoma Cases Jump 22 Percent Over Decade: Report

12/13/2012 12:00 PM EST

More than 2.7 million Americans aged 40 and older are affected by this eye disease, experts warn

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Health Highlights: Dec. 12, 2012

12/12/2012 12:00 PM EST

Mandela Making Progress in Recovery: Officials Fish Mislabeling a Common Problem: Study Childhood Obesity Rates Decline in Some U.S. Cities: Report /di

Study Finds New SARS-Like Virus Spread Through Bats, Pigs

12/12/2012 12:00 PM EST

Finding might help public health officials develop plan to contain possible outbreak

Mothers' Pre-Pregnancy Weight Tied to Kids' IQ, Study Says

12/12/2012 12:00 PM EST

Excess pounds before pregnancy may contribute to lower test scores for child

Health Tip: Get Ready for Cardiac Rehab

12/12/2012 12:00 PM EST

Make sure the staff knows you and your history

Brain Changes Continue After Child's Concussion: Study

12/12/2012 12:00 PM EST

Whether this represents a prolonged recovery or permanent damage is unclear

Health Tip: Choosing a Safe Christmas Tree

12/12/2012 12:00 PM EST

If artificial, make sure it's labeled 'fire-resistant'

As Vision Problems in U.S. Rise, Diabetes May Explain Why

12/11/2012 12:00 PM EST

Study finds many new cases of eye trouble occur in people under 40

Health Tip: Some Shouldn't Get a Chickenpox Vaccine

12/11/2012 12:00 PM EST

Including those who've had a prior reaction

Junk Food Taxes Pay Off, Study Finds

12/11/2012 12:00 PM EST

Food-pricing strategies can reduce dietary inequalities, researcher says

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Study Supports Use of 'Brain Stents' for Certain Stroke Patients

12/11/2012 12:00 PM EST

When patient can't receive or doesn't respond to clot-busting drugs, this approach might be warranted

Porcupine Quill Could Foster New Medical Devices

12/11/2012 12:00 PM EST

Barb design might translate to needles, researchers say

Common Heart Drug Might Dampen Some Autism Symptoms

12/11/2012 12:00 PM EST

Study found benefit most pronounced in those with milder forms of developmental disorder

Regular Exercise May Add Years to Life, Study Finds

12/11/2012 12:00 PM EST

Biggest boost was seen in black women; effect didn't hold for Hispanics, for reasons unclear

Health Highlights: Dec. 11, 2012

12/11/2012 12:00 PM EST

Fish Mislabeling a Common Problem: Study Childhood Obesity Rates Decline in Some U.S. Cities: Report Nelson Mandela Being Treated for Lung Infection li

Loneliness May Boost Odds of Dementia

12/11/2012 12:00 PM EST

Lack of social support also raises risk of memory decline, study finds

Secondhand Smoke Puts Children at Risk for Meningitis

12/11/2012 12:00 PM EST

Review found smoking during pregnancy and in the home raised odds of dangerous bacterial infection

Coffee May Lower Risk of Death From Mouth Cancer: Study

12/11/2012 12:00 PM EST

Drinking more than 4 cups per day also lowered odds of dying from a type of throat cancer

Women Far More Likely to Live to 100 Than Men: U.S. Census

12/11/2012 12:00 PM EST

More than 80 percent of all centenarians were white, lived in urban areas

Health Tip: Will Cardiac Rehab Help?

12/11/2012 12:00 PM EST

Here's a list of potential benefits

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