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January 2013

Thursday January 31, 2013

• Health Highlights: Jan. 31, 2013

• Many Cocaine Deaths Determined by Genes, Study Says - Common mutations in white people greatly increase risk of dying from the drug, researchers contend

• Study Shows Weight-Loss Myths Abound - Researchers find slim evidence to support many commonly held beliefs

• Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Linked to Autism Risk in Study - New research adds to dangers of valproate use for women of childbearing age

• Some Parkinson's Patients Discover an Artistic Side - Cases suggest prescribed medicine may help unleash creativity

• People Can Emit Flu Germs in Air Up to 6 Feet Away, Study Finds - Researchers urge more study, new infection-control procedures to protect health care workers

• Marriage May Cut Heart Attack Risk for Both Spouses - Finding lends support for vow to take 'in sickness and in health'

• Friday Is 'National Wear Red Day' for Women's Heart Health - Annual event urges Americans to don red to spread awareness of the No. 1 killer

• Scientists Find Clue to Aging Reversal in Mice - 'Longevity' gene inserted into mouse stem cells seemed to turn back clock on some age-related decline

• Texting Doesn't Replace the Feel-Good Effects of Talking, Study Says - Girls who actually spoke to their mothers experienced positive physical responses

• Fish Like Grouper, Barracuda May Pose Food-Poisoning Risk - They can sometimes contain toxin that can't be detected before eating, CDC warns

• More Child Gun Injuries in States With Self-Defense Laws - But study found no improvement from other laws meant to curb children's access to firearms

• Most U.S. Soldiers May Suffer From Sleep Problems - Those with depression, PTSD and pain are more at risk, study found

• Smaller Snack Portions Just as Satisfying - Study compared cravings 15 minutes after people nibbled or gorged

• New Stroke Guidelines Stress Treatment Within One Hour of Arrival in ER - Calling 911, going to a stroke center, getting care quickly combine to improve outcomes, experts say

• Belly Fat May Raise Odds of Early Death for Thin Heart Patients - Larger waist size dangerous even when weight is normal, study says

• Blacks Less Likely to Receive Kidney Transplant Early On, Study Finds - People without private insurance also wait longer, research shows

• Drug Users Are 'Super-Spreaders' of Hepatitis C, Study Finds - Diagnosing, treating them early might slow rate of infection

• Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe in Cold Weather - Always wear sunscreen

• Health Tip: Minimize Pesticide Exposure - Avoid foods that probably were sprayed

Wednesday January 30, 2013

• Health Highlights: Jan. 30, 2013

• Antidepressants Celexa, Lexapro Tied to Irregular Heartbeat: Study - But the occurrence is rare, and alternatives exist, experts say

• Non-Drug ADHD Treatments Don't Pan Out in Study - But some experts still believe behavioral therapy can help the whole family

• Vegetarianism May Cut Heart Disease Risk By Third: Study - Lowered blood pressure, cholesterol levels may be the key, researchers say

• Childhood Abuse May Be Tied to Uterine Fibroids: Study - They are the most common type of benign tumor in women of childbearing age

• More Oversight Urged for Money Spent on Research - Data analysis suggests duplicate grants may be costing U.S. funding agencies millions of dollars

• Hops, Key to Flavor in Beer, May Prove Useful in New Drugs - Substances obtained from the bitter compound might help treat diabetes, some cancers, researchers say

• Certain Jobs May Still Pose Risk for Asthma - Study cites chemical exposures that may affect breathing of plumbers, hair stylists and more

• Doubling Up on Cold, Flu Remedies May Harm Liver - More than 600 prescription and over-the-counter meds contain acetaminophen, FDA experts say

• Obesity May Be Linked to MS Risk in Children - However, study is preliminary and MS still rare in kids, experts say

• Yoga May Help With Common Heart Rhythm Disorder - Small study found it reduced episodes of dizziness, shortness of breath for patients with atrial fibrillation

• Health Tip: Is Your Child Being Bullied? - Here are some warning signs to watch for

• Health Tip: Wear Your Seat Belt When Pregnant - It will protect both you and your unborn baby, doctors say

• Drug OK'd for Deadly Genetic Condition Tied to Cholesterol - Kynamro can be used when the body can't eliminate 'bad' cholesterol, FDA says

Tuesday January 29, 2013

• Health Highlights: Jan. 29, 2013

• Study: Lungs From Heavy Smokers OK for Transplant - But recipients need to know the source of the potential transplant, researchers say

• Can Brightly Colored Fruits, Veggies Protect Against ALS? - Study tied foods like carrots, spinach and yams to lower risk of Lou Gehrig's disease

• High Blood Pressure in Kids May Be Less Common Than Thought - U.S. study offers somewhat encouraging finding, but experts say it's tough to pin down 'correct' rate

• Late Lunch May Mean Less Weight Loss - Spanish study suggests that having midday meal before 3 p.m. might help dieters

• 'Coming Out' Can Bring Health Benefits, Study Says - Openness about sexual orientation may reduce stress for lesbians, gays and bisexuals

• When It Comes to Spine Surgery, There Is No 'July Effect': Study - Arrival of new residents and fellows at hospitals was found to have minimal impact

• Breast Cancer Gene May Be Tied to Early Menopause - Study finds women with this mutation may also have increased infertility risk, but more research needed

• Brain Scan Study Suggests Docs 'Feel' Your Pain - When presented with what seemed to be patients in discomfort, physicians' own pain centers reacted