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healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 11/29/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Thousands of Dangerous Erection Cases Seen in ERs Each Year, Study Finds 11/29/2013 12:00 PM EST Researchers say men with sickle cell disease at greater risk for painful condition To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your email address. For questions or problems with the service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other enquiries 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 11/28/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Holiday Health and Safety: Another List to Be Checking Twice 11/28/2013 12:00 PM EST An expert offers up tips for a busy season ahead To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your email address. For questions or problems with the service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other enquiries 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 11/27/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Parents Who Set, Stick to Rules May Help Kids Stay Slim 11/27/2013 12:00 PM EST Australian study found it was more important than what Mom or Dad weighed To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your email address. For questions or problems with the service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other enquiries 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 11/26/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Health Highlights: Nov. 26, 2013 11/26/2013 12:00 PM EST Whooping Cough Shot May Halt Illness But Not Transmission, Animal Study Suggests European Morning-After Pill Ineffective in Heavier Women FDA Tells Gene Test Watch Out for Sleepy Drivers This Thanksgiving Holiday 11/26/2013 12:00 PM EST Fading daylight also can cause drowsiness Brain Connections Strengthen As Kids Sleep, Study Suggests 11/26/2013 12:00 PM EST Implications of inadequate shuteye still aren't clear As More Meningitis Cases Hit Colleges, Experts Urge Awareness 11/26/2013 12:00 PM EST Symptoms include sudden fever, headache, neck stiffness, vomiting and sensitivity to light Regrets About Sex May Depend on Your Gender 11/26/2013 12:00 PM EST Men tend to bemoan missed sexual episodes, while women lamented one-nighters, study finds Health Tip: Limiting Kids' TV Time 11/26/2013 12:00 PM EST Set and enforce rules Health Tip: Soothing Baby's Eczema 11/26/2013 12:00 PM EST First, get the pediatrician's OK Nasal Allergies, Hay Fever Tied to More Migraines in Study 11/26/2013 12:00 PM EST But it's unknown if allergic conditions bring on headache or vice versa, researcher says Want to Stay Young? Start Moving 11/26/2013 12:00 PM EST Study finds it's never too late to reap the anti-aging benefits of exercise Preemies Show Subtle Differences in Brain Development 11/26/2013 12:00 PM EST But researchers aren't sure if that translates into problems, disabilities down the road To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your email address. For questions or problems with the service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other enquiries 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 11/25/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Might Stomach Artery Treatment Be Future Weight-Loss Tool? 11/25/2013 12:00 PM EST Early study found unexpected side effect after procedure to stop bleeding Health Highlights: Nov. 25, 2013 11/25/2013 12:00 PM EST Ultrasound Scan for Liver Tumors Cuts Kids' Exposure to Radiation: Study FDA Approves Bird Flu Vaccine /div Smaller Bowls May Keep Kids From Overeating 11/25/2013 12:00 PM EST Researchers say tactic could help curb childhood obesity FDA Approves New Treatment for Hepatitis C Infection 11/25/2013 12:00 PM EST Olysio may cut down on side effects while achieving good responses in patients, experts say Health Tip: Stuff Your Turkey Safely 11/25/2013 12:00 PM EST And don't cook it too far in advance Could Good Manners Help Spur Holiday Weight Gain? 11/25/2013 12:00 PM EST People may choose less healthy foods to avoid offending someone heavier, study finds Kids Hospitalized for Flu Need Antiviral Meds Right Away: Study 11/25/2013 12:00 PM EST Survival odds increase with early administration of drugs such as oseltamivir, researchers say Health Tip: Keep Pests Away 11/25/2013 12:00 PM EST Don't leave dirty dishes in the sink Keeping Holidays Happy When a Loved One Has Alzheimer's 11/24/2013 12:00 PM EST Expert advice on including family members and managing caregiver stress Nail-Gun Injuries on the Rise Among Construction Workers 11/23/2013 12:00 PM EST More than half of patients in Australian study needed surgery To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your email address. For questions or problems with the service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other enquiries 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 11/22/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Healthy Lifestyle May Mean Healthy Pregnancy 11/22/2013 12:00 PM EST Study pinpointed good and bad habits that could affect risk of complications How to Slash Heart Risks Tied to Obesity 11/22/2013 12:00 PM EST Lower your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, analysis concludes 50 Years Later, the Kennedy Assassination Still Haunts a Generation 11/22/2013 12:00 PM EST As children, Baby Boomers absorbed the violence, shock and sense of vulnerability -- and can't forget Cash Incentives Spur Poor To Buy Healthier Foods 11/22/2013 12:00 PM EST San Diego-area participants got matching funds to purchase specific products from farmers' markets Health Tip: Stay Fit in Your 30s 11/22/2013 12:00 PM EST And avoid risk factors for heart attack and stroke Health Tip: Cooking Your Thanksgiving Turkey Safely 11/22/2013 12:00 PM EST Consider weight and storage temperature Health Highlights: Nov. 22, 2013 11/22/2013 12:00 PM EST Hugh Jackman Treated for Skin Cancer Deaths Lead to Recall of Baby Monitors NFL Team Owner Funds Brain Injury Research /div 'Mixing' of Senses More Common in Autism: Study 11/22/2013 12:00 PM EST With synesthesia, sight, taste, smell and sound may blend Blacks Less Likely to See Cancer Specialists, Study Finds 11/22/2013 12:00 PM EST Research might explain better survival rates of whites with colorectal cancer To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your email address. For questions or problems with the service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other enquiries 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 11/21/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Study of Severely Obese Family Leads to Gene Discovery 11/21/2013 12:00 PM EST Body's ability to control appetite, burn calories may be linked to gene mutation, researchers say Mercury Levels Dropping in Younger U.S. Women: Report 11/21/2013 12:00 PM EST EPA findings suggest those of childbearing age are making safer choices with fish, shellfish Health Tip: Warning Signs of a Serious Sore Throat 11/21/2013 12:00 PM EST Call a doctor if it lasts more than a week Health Tip: Is Your Child Overloaded? 11/21/2013 12:00 PM EST Signs that he's under too much stress What Not to Do for Migraines 11/21/2013 12:00 PM EST Experts issue new guidelines to avoid unnecessary tests, risky treatments Recessions May Contribute to Mental Decline Years Later: Study 11/21/2013 12:00 PM EST European review looked at 12,000 people who'd lived through economic downturns Sports for Teens Are Beneficial -- Up to a Point 11/21/2013 12:00 PM EST Researchers found 14 hours a week were best, while high or low extremes lowered well-being scores Health Highlights: Nov. 21, 2013 11/21/2013 12:00 PM EST J&J Announces $2.5B Settlement for Hip Implant Lawsuits Obese Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers Must Be Checked for Sleep Disorder: FAA /div PTSD Might Lead to Sizable Weight Gain in Women 11/20/2013 12:00 PM EST Stress hormones may be one reason for this body-mind connection, study author says 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 subscriberhelp.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 11/20/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Quitting Tips for Thursday's Great American Smokeout 11/20/2013 12:00 PM EST Expert advice on motivation and methods to kick the habit Natural Delivery After a C-Section Often Successful: Study 11/20/2013 12:00 PM EST But only about half who are eligible actually try Health Highlights: Nov. 20, 2013 11/20/2013 12:00 PM EST J&J Announces $2.5B Settlement for Hip Implant Lawsuits Supreme Court Won't Intervene in Texas Abortion Law Fight Princeton Students 'Highly Unlikely' to Kidney Procedure Might Help Ease Tough-to-Treat High Blood Pressure 11/20/2013 12:00 PM EST Small study suggests a real benefit for 'renal denervation' in kidney disease patients People With Autism May Recognize Faces in Different Way: Study 11/20/2013 12:00 PM EST Findings may help explain focus on mouth, rather than eyes Quitting Smoking May Help Seniors' Hearts Sooner Than Thought 11/20/2013 12:00 PM EST Study found reduced death rates from heart-related causes within 8 years Does Caffeine in Coffee Perk Up Heart Health? 11/20/2013 12:00 PM EST Researchers still aren't sure, but suspect it might improve function of small blood vessels Health Tip: Battling Bruxism 11/20/2013 12:00 PM EST Here's how to handle teeth grinding Health Tip: Track Your Child's Sleep 11/20/2013 12:00 PM EST A sleep diary can help identify problems 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 subscriberhelp.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 11/19/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Heart Valve Replacement May Be Getting Safer for Seniors 11/19/2013 12:00 PM EST Study of aortic valve procedure finds death rates, hospital readmissions have dropped Kids Worldwide Getting Less Heart Fit, Research Shows 11/19/2013 12:00 PM EST Large study of running fitness in recent decades found today's children are much slower Drinking Milk as Teens Might Not Protect Men's Bones, Study Suggests 11/19/2013 12:00 PM EST Instead, research found boys who consumed more milk had higher risk of hip fractures as adults Health Tip: Enjoy Raw Seafood Safely 11/19/2013 12:00 PM EST Follow these guidelines Health Tip: When Your Child Is Overweight 11/19/2013 12:00 PM EST Openly support efforts to lose extra pounds Scans Show Brain-Connection Differences in Those With Epilepsy 11/19/2013 12:00 PM EST Small study used MRI to examine patients with temporal lobe epilepsy Study Sheds Light on How Heart Heals Itself 11/19/2013 12:00 PM EST Research with mice may someday help people recovering from heart attacks, scientists say Health Highlights: Nov. 19, 2013 11/19/2013 12:00 PM EST Bill Could Give FDA New Powers Over Compounding Pharmacies NYC to Ban Tobacco Sales to People Younger Than 21 Study Charges FDA Was Silent on Amphetamine-Lik Sudden Cardiac Arrest May Have Early Warning Signs 11/19/2013 12:00 PM EST Study of men highlights importance of seeking medical help for chest pain, shortness of breath Human Error Usually the Cause of Lack of Oxygen During Childbirth 11/19/2013 12:00 PM EST Condition can lead to brain damage, death in infants 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 subscriberhelp.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 11/18/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Health Highlights: Nov. 18, 2013 11/18/2013 12:00 PM EST Obama Nominates Health Care Law Supporter To Be Surgeon General New Drug for Rare Blood Cancer Approved by FDA /div Eyes Might Be Window Into Common Heart Disorder 11/18/2013 12:00 PM EST Damage to blood vessels of the retinas and kidneys tied to higher risk for atrial fibrillation, study found Antidote Might Reverse Complication From Blood Thinner Pradaxa 11/18/2013 12:00 PM EST In early tests, new drug allowed blood to clot again with no apparent side effects Program Helps Heart Patients Stick With Meds After Leaving Hospital 11/18/2013 12:00 PM EST Study found more took their pills as directed if they got personal attention from a pharmacist, reminders Health Tip: Exercise Advice for Those With Diabetes 11/18/2013 12:00 PM EST For starters, figure out the best time of day Health Tip: Eat Safely During the Holidays 11/18/2013 12:00 PM EST Wash hands to ward off germs Bedroom TV, Video Games Linked to Less Sleep in Boys With Autism 11/18/2013 12:00 PM EST But whether one causes the other isn't clear New Study Paints Grim Health Picture for Obese Teens 11/18/2013 12:00 PM EST Doctors should inform families about short- and long-term consequences, researcher says Breast Milk With Solid Foods Might Stave Off Allergies 11/18/2013 12:00 PM EST Study also found waiting until 17 weeks to introduce solids is key College Students Feel Pull of Cigarette Ads, Study Finds 11/18/2013 12:00 PM EST A single pro-smoking message can have a week-long effect, 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 11/15/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Health Highlights: Nov. 15, 2013 11/15/2013 12:00 PM EST Obama Nominates Health Care Law Supporter To Be Surgeon General New Drug for Rare Blood Cancer Approved by FDA Car Mechanic Develops Birth-Assist Device Health Tip: Cutting Down on Fat 11/15/2013 12:00 PM EST Be sure to read food labels Health Tip: Ease the Sting of Strep Throat 11/15/2013 12:00 PM EST Offer the right liquids to drink Implanted Device Approved to Decrease Seizures 11/15/2013 12:00 PM EST Among people with epilepsy No Connection Seen Between Dementia, Common Eye Disease 11/15/2013 12:00 PM EST But Alzheimer's patients in study were less likely to seek treatment for age-related macular degeneration Could Weight-Loss Surgery Help Slow Aging for Some? 11/15/2013 12:00 PM EST Small, early study found longer 'telomeres' in genes of patients with cholesterol and inflammation problems When, Where Did Dogs Become Man's Best Friend? 11/15/2013 12:00 PM EST Research suggests ancient European hunters first bonded with canines, but debate continues Preterm Boys Face Worse Odds Than Girls, Study Says 11/15/2013 12:00 PM EST Possible challenges include learning disabilities, motor problems Most Men With Breast Cancer Undergo Mastectomy, Study Finds 11/15/2013 12:00 PM EST Surgery, radiation decisions differ between men and women, researchers say Many Women Suffer Persistent Pain After Mastectomy 11/14/2013 12:00 PM EST Study suggests that psychological factors may be to blame 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 11/14/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Health Tip: Help Ease Separation Anxiety at Night 11/14/2013 12:00 PM EST Discuss sleep time in advance Health Tip: Uninflated Balloons Aren't Safe for Young Children 11/14/2013 12:00 PM EST They are the leading cause of child suffocation Even Football Heroes Can Be Laid Low by Depression 11/14/2013 12:00 PM EST Colleges need to ensure that mental-health issues are identified and addressed, athletic trainers say Taiwan Woman 1st Human Infected With New Strain of Bird Flu 11/14/2013 12:00 PM EST Scientists aren't sure about the potential threat posed by the H6N1 virus Tobacco Myths Continue Half-Century After Landmark U.S. Report 11/14/2013 12:00 PM EST And Americans continue to die from smoking-related lung cancer, experts note Health Highlights: Nov. 14, 2013 11/14/2013 12:00 PM EST New Drug For Rare Blood Cancer Approved by FDA Car Mechanic Develops Birth-Assist Device New Brain and Physical Health Program for Ex-NFL Players Bi Women With Asthma May Take Longer to Get Pregnant: Study 11/14/2013 12:00 PM EST They ultimately had same number of children as women without the respiratory condition Post-Surgery Pain Tied to Temporary Memory Decline in Mice 11/13/2013 12:00 PM EST Study also tested post-operative learning ability Most U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Heart Studies Take Years to Get Published: Report 11/13/2013 12:00 PM EST Delays could keep promising treatments from patients who need them 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 11/13/2013 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Study Ties Weight-Loss Surgery to Higher Risk of Preemie Birth 11/13/2013 12:00 PM EST Lower birth weights also seen in babies whose mothers had undergone procedure Many Would Give Private Info to Health Insurers to Save Money 11/13/2013 12:00 PM EST But experts question whether people responding to Harris/HealthDay poll understand broader impact Health Tip: Practicing Tai Chi 11/13/2013 12:00 PM EST Why people do it Health Tip: Cooking With Beans 11/13/2013 12:00 PM EST Soak them to reduce preparation time Hormone Therapy May Work Only for Women With Hot Flashes 11/13/2013 12:00 PM EST Study finds gains in memory, sleep and focus aren't universal Time of Month May Affect Women's Concussion Recovery 11/13/2013 12:00 PM EST Small study found those injured during 2 weeks before menstrual period healed more slowly U.S. Adults With Autism May Face Housing Crisis 11/13/2013 12:00 PM EST Nationwide poll finds shortage of services Music Training May Boost Young Brains, Studies Suggest 11/12/2013 12:00 PM EST Effects appear strongest when kids start lessons before age 7 Cells Show Signs of Faster Aging After Depression 11/12/2013 12:00 PM EST Study found structures called telomeres were shorter in people with the condition New Guidelines May Widen Use of Statins 11/12/2013 12:00 PM EST Recommendations focus on patient risk factors rather than cholesterol numbers, experts 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. .