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healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 10/30/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Health Highlights: Oct. 30, 2013 10/30/2013 01:00 PM EDT CDC Releases New Food Allergy Safety Guidelines for Schools N.D. Woman Will Give Obese Trick-or-Treaters a Letter, No Candy 1 in 3 Drug Clinical Trials Unpub Think You Know What Your Child's Up to Online? Think Again 10/30/2013 01:00 PM EDT Parents underestimate exposure to bullying, sexual content, survey finds Study of Twins Shows How Smoking Ages the Face 10/30/2013 01:00 PM EDT Siblings who smoked had more wrinkles, creases, droops and jowls Health Tip: Snack Healthier for a Better Smile 10/30/2013 01:00 PM EDT Don't indulge too often Suicide a Risk for Young Cancer Patients, Study Finds 10/30/2013 01:00 PM EDT Teens, young adults should be assessed, monitored after diagnosis, researchers say Halloween Treats Can Spook Kids' Teeth 10/30/2013 01:00 PM EDT Dentists offer cavity-prevention tips Health Tip: When Deep Vein Thrombosis Causes Symptoms 10/30/2013 01:00 PM EDT See your doctor immediately E-Cigarettes May Not Be Gateway to Smoking: Study 10/29/2013 01:00 PM EDT It found few teens go on to smoke cigarettes, use other kinds of tobacco after 'vaping' Reports of U.S. Cases of Flesh-Eating Drug Questioned 10/29/2013 01:00 PM EDT DEA says none of the drug samples tested so far has been confirmed as home-cooked krokodil To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to info@nhic.org. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Follow healthfinder on Twitter. .

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healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 10/29/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Poverty May Harm a Child's Brain Development, Study Suggests 10/29/2013 01:00 PM EDT As stressors rose, key structures tied to memory shrank in size, researchers found Health Tip: Are You at Risk for Arthritis? 10/29/2013 01:00 PM EDT Some risk factors are preventable Health Tip: Getting Rid of Refrigerator Odors 10/29/2013 01:00 PM EDT Clean with a solution of vinegar and water Health Highlights: Oct. 29, 2013 10/29/2013 01:00 PM EDT Texas Abortion Restrictions Unconstitutional: Judge U.S. Military Body Fat Test Needs to be Changed: Experts Teresa Heinz Kerry Says Recent Seizure Related t Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips From an ER Doc 10/29/2013 01:00 PM EDT Flashlights, reflective tape and large groups can help keep kids safe Breast Cancer Diagnosed at Later Stage in Rural Patients: Study 10/29/2013 01:00 PM EDT These women also more likely to undergo a mastectomy, researchers say Sunny Regions Reflect Lower ADHD Rates: Study 10/29/2013 01:00 PM EDT Researchers wonder whether sunlight protects children, adults from distracted behavior Lupus More Likely to Affect Young, Black Women, Study Finds 10/29/2013 01:00 PM EDT Earlier development of the chronic autoimmune disease adds to complications in these patients Gardening, Housework May Help Boost Your Heart Health 10/29/2013 01:00 PM EDT Study of Swedish seniors found a reduced death risk of up to 30 percent Overuse Injuries May Rise When Kids Specialize in One Sport 10/29/2013 01:00 PM EDT Spending more time in free play reduces injury odds, study finds To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to info@nhic.org. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Follow healthfinder on Twitter. .

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healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 10/28/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Study of Male Birth Defect Lets Pesticides Off the Hook -- for Now 10/28/2013 01:00 PM EDT Hypospadias occurs in about five of every 1,000 baby boys Help Your Children Manage Media Use, Experts Urge 10/28/2013 01:00 PM EDT Smartphones, social media and TV take up large chunks of most kids' days HPV Vaccines May Be Less Effective for Black Women: Study 10/28/2013 01:00 PM EDT Gardasil, Cervarix target strains more commonly found among whites Health Tip: Participating in Pulmonary Rehabilitation 10/28/2013 01:00 PM EDT Rehab for your lungs Childhood Gun Injuries, Deaths on Rise in U.S., Study Finds 10/28/2013 01:00 PM EDT Researchers find link between firearms in the home and gunshot wounds among kids Health Highlights: Oct. 28, 2013 10/28/2013 01:00 PM EDT Broccoli Salad Kits Recalled by Taylor Farms Former NFL Quarterback Brett Favre Has Memory Problems /div There Is No Safer Football Helmet for Kids: Study 10/28/2013 01:00 PM EDT Researchers compared high-tech helmets to standard gear for concussion protection Flu Can Kill Even Healthy Children, Study Finds 10/28/2013 01:00 PM EDT Unvaccinated kids are at greater risk, CDC researcher says Tests May Someday Show Which Breast, Prostate Cancers Will Turn Aggressive 10/28/2013 01:00 PM EDT 'Markers' in blood, tissue might help determine best treatment for each patient, studies suggest Headaches Accompanying Lupus Often Not Disease-Related, Study Finds 10/28/2013 01:00 PM EDT Nor are they linked to medical treatment, researchers say To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to info@nhic.org. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Follow healthfinder on Twitter. .

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healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 10/25/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Some 'High-Risk' Kidneys May Be Safe for Organ Transplant: Study 10/25/2013 01:00 PM EDT Researchers followed-up on recipients of kidneys from deceased donors Saturday Is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day 10/25/2013 01:00 PM EDT DEA urges Americans to dispose of painkillers and other unused meds at sites nationwide Health Highlights: Oct. 25, 2013 10/25/2013 01:00 PM EDT New Safety Rules for Animal Food Proposed by FDA New Program Seeks to Advance Brain Implant Technology Ready-to-Eat Foods Recalled Over Listeria Concerns/li Brain-Imaging Drug Approved for Alzheimer's Detection 10/25/2013 01:00 PM EDT Vizamyl is used with PET scan to screen for signs of dementia Ultrasound Device May Improve Emergency Stroke Care: Study 10/25/2013 01:00 PM EDT In combination with a powerful clot-dissolving drug, the technology might help clear blocked arteries Blood Test for Pancreatic Cancer Shows Promise in Early Trial 10/25/2013 01:00 PM EDT But the screen is meant only for people already at high risk for the deadly illness, experts say Good News for Caregivers: You May Live Longer 10/25/2013 01:00 PM EDT Study found 9-month survival advantage for family members helping ill or disabled relatives Health Tip: Having Balance Problems? 10/25/2013 01:00 PM EDT Here are typical warning signs Health Tip: Establish Healthy Bowel Habits 10/25/2013 01:00 PM EDT Eat regularly Kids With Head Injuries May Be Prone to Depression 10/25/2013 01:00 PM EDT Study found they were more likely to be diagnosed with mood disorder, but reason for link is unclear To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to info@nhic.org. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Follow healthfinder on Twitter. .

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healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 10/24/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Health Highlights: Oct. 24, 2013 10/24/2013 01:00 PM EDT New High-Dose Flu Vaccine Better Protects Seniors Many Parents Concerned About Football Brain Injury Risk: Survey Ob/Gyns Change Pregnancy Length Definition Gene May Explain Link Between Meat and Colon Cancer Risk 10/24/2013 01:00 PM EDT Researchers say finding might help identify people at need for preventive treatment Stroke Affecting Younger People Worldwide, Study Shows 10/24/2013 01:00 PM EDT Preventive measures urgently needed to reverse this trend, researchers say Prostate Biopsies May Cause Unnecessary Worry for Many Men, Study Finds 10/24/2013 01:00 PM EDT Report supports notion of adopting 'wait and see' approach after PSA test, experts say Men May Stroll a Little Slower Down Lovers' Lane 10/24/2013 01:00 PM EDT Study found males decreased their speed when walking beside a romantic partner Stenting of Neck Arteries Tied to Higher Stroke Risk in Seniors 10/24/2013 01:00 PM EDT Evidence review comparing stent placement to procedure called endarterectomy found mixed results Do Some Docs Have Vested Interest in Prescribing Radiation for Prostate Cancer? 10/24/2013 01:00 PM EDT Study found greater increases in use of expensive treatment in practices that owned the equipment Health Tip: If You're Feeling Forgetful 10/24/2013 01:00 PM EDT Write everything down Health Tip: Avoid Bathseats for Toddlers 10/24/2013 01:00 PM EDT American Academy of Pediatrics discourages use Gene Mutation Tied to Higher Obesity Risk in Kids 10/24/2013 01:00 PM EDT A type of DNA appears to be linked to bigger appetites, slower metabolism, study found To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to info@nhic.org. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Follow healthfinder on Twitter. .

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healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 10/23/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Health Highlights: Oct. 23, 2013 10/23/2013 01:00 PM EDT Ob/Gyns Change Pregnancy Length Definitions Sterile Products From Michigan Compounding Pharmacy Recalled Experimental Hepatitis C Drug More Effective Than Cu First Windpipe Transplant Holding Up Over Time: Report 10/23/2013 01:00 PM EDT Five years after surgery, recipient enjoys normal life, researchers say Health Tip: Avoid Weight Gain at College 10/23/2013 01:00 PM EDT Don't skip breakfast Health Tip: When Athletes Smoke 10/23/2013 01:00 PM EDT Tobacco can interfere with performance Flu Season Off to Slow Start . . . 10/23/2013 01:00 PM EDT . . . But U.S. health officials expect outbreaks to pick up in next several weeks and recommend vaccination Seniors With Serious Injuries Often Don't Receive Specialized Care 10/23/2013 01:00 PM EDT Elderly patients treated in regular emergency rooms have higher mortality rates after release Three-Quarters of U.S. Teens Say They Don't Drink 10/23/2013 01:00 PM EDT Survey found teens are getting message about dangers of alcohol To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to info@nhic.org. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Follow healthfinder on Twitter. .

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healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 10/22/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Learning Challenging Skills Tied to Better Memory in Seniors 10/22/2013 01:00 PM EDT Taking up an activity such as digital photography appears to give a boost to aging brains Health Tip: Caring for Calluses 10/22/2013 01:00 PM EDT It's especially important for diabetics Health Tip: Develop Healthy Habits at Any Age 10/22/2013 01:00 PM EDT Here's how to get started Health Highlights: Oct. 22, 2013 10/22/2013 01:00 PM EDT Experimental Hepatitis C Drug More Effective Than Current Treatments: FDA Online Breast Milk Exchange Announces Policy Changes Research Backlog at NIH Due Study Probes Why Truckers Use Booze, Illicit Drugs 10/22/2013 01:00 PM EDT Drivers who are younger or paid less more likely to be users, international review found Obese Patients With Pancreatic Cancer Have Shorter Survival, Study Finds 10/22/2013 01:00 PM EDT Reasons for link are unclear, but might involve inflammatory issues or differences in treatment Vets With Gulf War Syndrome Show Brain Changes, Study Finds 10/22/2013 01:00 PM EDT Working memory was slower in people with the condition Many Kids With Autism on Multiple Medications, Study Finds 10/22/2013 01:00 PM EDT Experts say parents should be cautious about their use Being Web-Savvy Tied to Better Health in Seniors: Study 10/22/2013 01:00 PM EDT Nonusers were less likely to exercise, eat a healthy diet or get colon cancer screening Just 12 Percent of Women Over 50 Are 'Satisfied' With Their Bodies 10/22/2013 01:00 PM EDT Study finds that those who feel comfortable with their weight exercise often but rarely diet to stay thin To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to info@nhic.org. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Follow healthfinder on Twitter. .

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healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 10/21/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Health Tip: Make Sure Kids Drink Enough Water 10/21/2013 01:00 PM EDT Milk also is a good choice Health Tip: Create an Asthma Action Plan 10/21/2013 01:00 PM EDT Here's what it should include Kids With ADHD Often Prone to Bowel Problems: Study 10/21/2013 01:00 PM EDT Bodily cues often overlooked, experts say Fewer Infants Hospitalized for Whooping Cough, Study Finds 10/21/2013 01:00 PM EDT Increase in teens vaccinated against the infection has resulted in decrease in babies contracting it, researchers suggest Breast Milk Bought Online May Contain Harmful Germs: Study 10/21/2013 01:00 PM EDT Nearly three-quarters of samples from an Internet milk-sharing site contained microbes that could make a baby sick Kids Still Spanked, to Their Detriment, Study Finds 10/21/2013 01:00 PM EDT Poorer language skills and behavior found at age 9 for children physically punished years earlier Obama: 'No Excuse' for Troubled HealthCare.gov Website 10/21/2013 01:00 PM EDT But he insists that the health-reform law that created the site is good for the country 'Body Clock' May Explain Why Some Body Parts Age Faster Than Others 10/21/2013 01:00 PM EDT Nature has a way of keeping time within the human anatomy, study suggests Health Highlights: Oct. 21, 2013 10/21/2013 01:00 PM EDT Research Backlog at NIH Due to Shutdown California Fighting Yellow Fever Mosquito /div Researchers Report Progress With Growing Hair 10/21/2013 01:00 PM EDT But experts note the findings are preliminary, don't amount to cure for baldness yet To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to info@nhic.org. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Follow healthfinder on Twitter. .

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healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 10/18/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Gloomy Outlook May Be Genetic, Study Suggests 10/18/2013 01:00 PM EDT Researchers find negativity linked to specific gene variant When Buying Insurance on the Exchanges, It Helps to Have Help 10/18/2013 01:00 PM EDT New online marketplaces don't do enough to let consumers weigh their options, experts say Small Efforts Can Boost Use of Public Parks 10/18/2013 01:00 PM EDT Better signage may lead residents to increase physical activity, study shows Doc Dispels Common Myths About Head Lice 10/18/2013 01:00 PM EDT Parents should be reassured that personal hygiene has nothing to do with the problem California Teens Drinking More Sugary Drinks: Report 10/18/2013 01:00 PM EDT Daily consumption of soda, sports and energy drinks contributes to obesity crisis, experts warn Health Tip: Soothing Pain With Cold Therapy 10/18/2013 01:00 PM EDT Apply it just after an injury Health Tip: Using Heat Therapy 10/18/2013 01:00 PM EDT For starters, don't apply just after an injury Health Highlights: Oct. 18, 2013 10/18/2013 01:00 PM EDT NIH Staffers, Researchers Return to Work After Government Shutdown Air Pollution a Leading Cause of Cancer, UN Agency Says /div Too Much Texting May Leave College Kids Sleepy 10/18/2013 01:00 PM EDT Study found more texting lined up with less high-quality slumber 4 of 5 Colleges Students Text While Driving: Study 10/18/2013 01:00 PM EDT Young men may overestimate their ability to multitask behind the wheel, researchers say To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to info@nhic.org. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Follow healthfinder on Twitter. .

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healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 10/17/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Sebelius Admits: Health Exchange Launch 'Rockier Than We Would Have Liked' 10/17/2013 01:00 PM EDT HHS secretary said improvements under way at HealthCare.gov website Parents Who Used Donor Eggs Often Struggle Over Decision to Tell Kids 10/17/2013 01:00 PM EDT Study found, however, that anxiety ended once the revelation was made Meds That Prevent HIV Infection Don't Spur Risky Behavior: Study 10/17/2013 01:00 PM EDT HIV-negative people who know they're protected do not increase their sexual risk-taking, research shows Children of Teen Mothers Don't Have Mental Disadvantage, Study Suggests 10/17/2013 01:00 PM EDT But language delay was noted in kids born to youngest moms U.S. Teens More Vulnerable to Genital Herpes, Study Suggests 10/17/2013 01:00 PM EDT They may have lower levels of protective antibodies to the virus than in years past Health Highlights: Oct. 17, 2013 10/17/2013 01:00 PM EDT Air Pollution a Leading Cause of Cancer, UN Agency Says Colo. Cantaloupe Farmers Tied to Deadly Listeria Outbreak Plead Guilty U.S. Seniors' Prescription Dru Donor Eggs Increasingly Used for IVF, With Rising Success 10/17/2013 01:00 PM EDT Decade-long U.S. study of the infertility treatment found more births of healthy, full-term babies Men With Deep Voices Attract More Women, Study Finds 10/17/2013 01:00 PM EDT But these husky-toned males are often viewed as flings, not long-term mates Health Tip: Know the Signs of a Hip Strain 10/17/2013 01:00 PM EDT Pain is the most frequent symptom Health Tip: Don't Get Lost During a Camping Trip 10/17/2013 01:00 PM EDT Teach your kids to stay safe To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to info@nhic.org. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Follow healthfinder on Twitter. .

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Health Highlights: Oct. 1, 2013

10/01/2013 01:00 PM EDT

Waterborne Bacteria Infection Kills Fla. Man FDA Approves New AntidepressantNew Lung Cancer Drug Shows Promise: Study /div

Brintellix Approved for Major Depressive Disorder

10/01/2013 01:00 PM EDT

Depression can interfere with everyday life

Blood Pressure Drug Might Boost Chemo Success, Mouse Study Suggests

10/01/2013 01:00 PM EDT

Trial under way on patients with pancreatic cancer

Health Tip: Ease Cramps From Irritable Bowel

10/01/2013 01:00 PM EDT

Eat smaller, more frequent meals

Health Tip: Help Prevent Food Poisoning

10/01/2013 01:00 PM EDT

It's particularly dangerous to the elderly

Statins May Not Harm Memory, Thinking After All

10/01/2013 01:00 PM EDT

But even with new study, jury's still out on safety of cholesterol-lowering drugs

Stressful Middle Age Tied to Higher Alzheimer's Risk in Women

10/01/2013 01:00 PM EDT

Swedish study looked at effect of issues such as divorce, job strain over nearly 4 decades

More Black Women in U.S. Diagnosed With Breast Cancer, Report Finds

10/01/2013 01:00 PM EDT

Whites still have highest rates, but blacks more likely to die

Obamacare's Health Exchanges Up and Running

10/01/2013 01:00 PM EDT

The marketplaces open amid some technical snafus and fierce political clashes

Medicare, Medicaid To Keep Running Despite U.S. Government Shutdown

10/01/2013 01:00 PM EDT

But other programs, such as disease surveillance, food and drug inspections, could be curtailed, according to contingency plans

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