Health headlines
February 2012
Wednesday February 29, 2012
- Could a Statin Lower Your Risk for Depression? – Study finds heart patients who take the cholesterol-lowering drugs less apt to be depressed.
- Efforts to Improve Research on Kids' Drugs Paying Off: Report – But information still limited on long-term safety, efficacy, especially for infants.
- Health Highlights: Feb. 29, 2012
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Eye Problems – As you get older.
- Health Tip: Protect Your Kids' Teeth From Cavities – Here's what you can do.
- Job Loss Fears Sow Unhappiness in Work, Family Life – Blue-collar workers take unemployment worries the hardest, research finds.
- Selenium Supplements May Help -- or Harm – Too much or too little of the mineral can hurt your health, evidence review finds.
- U.S. Kids Still Eat Too Much Added Sugar: CDC – Though consumption has fallen, it's far above recommended levels.
Tuesday February 28, 2012
- Disabled Adults More Apt to Be Victims of Violence: Study – Those with mental illness are the most vulnerable, researchers find.
- Drug-Free Housing Helps Heroin, Oxycontin Addicts Recover – Study found higher abstinence rates with housing, day treatment.
- Health Highlights: Feb. 28, 2012
- Health Tip: Are You at Greater Risk for Pneumonia? – Factors that increase your vulnerability.
- Health Tip: Preventing Back Pain Among New Moms – Suggestions to protect yourself.
- Hearing Loss Triples Risk of Falling: Study – Impaired hearing might reduce awareness of overall environment
- Many Vegetarians Unaware of Animal-Derived Gels in Pills – Patients on strict diets would often avoid such drugs if they were informed, study shows.
- New Flu Discovered in Guatemalan Fruit Bats – Virus not a current threat, but should be monitored as a potential source of human illness, experts say.
- Sleeping Pills Linked to Raised Risk of Death, Cancer: Study – Researchers warn against chronic use, but one expert said underlying health woes could also be a factor.
- Teens May Fare Worse After Concussion Than Children or Adults – Injury can cause long-term problems with short-term memory in teens, researchers say.
- Vitamin D3 Might Ease Menstrual Cramps – Small, early trial suggests supplement can relieve pain, but safety questions remain.
Monday February 27, 2012
- 'Active' Video Games May Not Boost Kids' Fitness: Study – Wii games were no better than 'inactive' selections, researchers found.
- Another Batch of Birth Control Pills Recalled for Faulty Packaging – Dosing directions could limit effectiveness, lead to unintended pregnancies.
- As Youth Baseball Season Nears, Experts Urge Injury Prevention – Seek help when kids show signs of overuse-linked problems, pediatricians say.
- Exclusive Breast-Feeding Best for Baby: Experts – Pediatricians reaffirm nursing's benefits for mother and child.
- Experimental Drug Shows Promise Against Type 2 Diabetes – The medication appears to control blood sugar without boosting risk for hypoglycemia, study shows.
- Health Highlights: Feb. 27, 2012
- Health Tip: Fruit Juices and Kids – Some consumption guidelines to help parents.
- Health Tip: Protect Your Feet From Fungal Infection – Keep them clean and dry.
- Irregular Heartbeat May Predict Mental Decline in Some
- Pediatricians Renew Call for HPV Vaccine for Boys – The shot protects against cervical cancer; it's also effective against anal cancer and some head and neck cancers.
- Poor Lung Function Linked to Heart Failure in Study – Findings strengthen hypothesis that airway disorders affect heart's ability to pump blood.
- Stem Cell Finding Could Expand Women's Lifetime Supply of Eggs – Research might lead to new reproductive technologies, older pregnancies, researchers say.
Friday February 24, 2012
- Certain Antipsychotics Up Risk of Death for Patients With Dementia: Study – While the drugs are often necessary, new comparison should help doctors balance risks, benefits.
- Contraceptives Work Well in Obese Women, But Hormone Levels Lower – Expert panel also outline new research on weight gain, birth control.
- Gene Might Be a Culprit in Sudden Infant Death for Boys – DNA testing found mutation more prevalent in male babies.
- Health Highlights: Feb. 24, 2012
- Health Tip: Hip Arthritis May Not Need Surgery – If caught in the early stages.
- Health Tip: Seniors Need Exercise, Too – Strength training could offer many benefits.
- Kids From Poorer Families Drink Too Much Juice: Poll – Sugary beverages can cause obesity, tooth decay, experts say
- Many Elderly Now Bring Companion on Doctor's Visit – Findings might expand definition of patient's medical team, researcher says.
- Phobia Makes Spiders Appear Larger Than They Are: Study – Warped perception of size of feared objects may foster avoidance.
- Skin Tests Catch Metal Sensitivity Before Joint Replacement – In affected patients, testing allows surgeons to avoid that metal when choosing implants.
- Why Cancer Symptoms May Elude M.D. – Young age, vague complaints, language barriers may delay diagnosis, study says.
Thursday February 23, 2012
- Blood Test Detects Down Syndrome During Pregnancy – Second company develops noninvasive screen for condition.
- Chemical Used to Strip Bathtubs Linked to Worker Deaths: CDC – 10 products containing methylene chloride associated with 13 fatalities in U.S. since 2000.
- Flu Season Off to a Very Late Start: CDC – There's been an uptick in cases in February, but this is latest arrival in decades.
- Health Highlights: Feb. 23, 2012
- Health Tip: Exercising During Pregnancy – A look at potential benefits.
- Health Tip: Is Your Blood Pressure Too Low? – Here are possible explanations.
- Mild Winter Heralds Early Sneezin' Season – Tree pollen, accompanying allergies starting sooner in many areas this year.
- Second-Chance Romance Might Not Bring Happiness – Ex-partners should stay that way, new study suggests.
- Study Links 'Body Clock' to Sudden Cardiac Death – Discovery might lead to new ways to prevent or treat the fatal heart problem.
- Study Supports CT-Based 'Virtual' Colonoscopy to Spot Colon Cancer – But other experts believe the approach may still not outperform invasive colonoscopy.
Wednesday February 22, 2012
- Endometriosis Could Raise Risk of 3 Ovarian Cancers – Increased screening advised for women with the uterine disorder, study says.
- Exercise in Pregnancy Safe for Baby, Study Finds – Moderate to vigorous activity is recommended, but check with your doctor first.
- FDA Weighs Fate of Qnexa for Weight Loss, Again – Drug previously rejected because of possible heart problems, birth defects.
- Health Highlights: Feb. 22, 2012
- Health Tip: Be a Responsible Driver – Follow these safety precautions.
- Health Tip: Warning Signs of Foot Arthritis – Here are some common symptoms.
- Mammograms Can Save Lives of Women in Their 40s: Study – More cancers spotted this way were found at early stages, were easier to treat.
- More Doubt on Link Between a Blood Chemical and Heart Disease – Researchers say prior tie between homocysteine, cardiovascular woes was due to faulty data.
- Support for Tougher Liquor Laws Rises When Booze, Crime Linked – Study shows people more likely to back idea after seeing news coverage connecting the two.
Tuesday February 21, 2012
- Booze in Movies May Fuel Teenage Drinking – Watching films featuring alcohol seems to lead to drinking, then binge-drinking in kids, study finds.
- FDA Moves to Head Off Shortages of 2 Cancer Drugs – Methotrexate highly effective against childhood leukemia; Doxil treats ovarian cancer.
- FDA Weighs Fate of Qnexa for Weight Loss, Again – Drug previously rejected because of possible heart problems, birth defects.
- Flu Shots for Pregnant Moms May Protect Babies – Vaccinated moms-to-be in Bangladesh were less likely to deliver 'too-small-for-age' newborns.
- Health Highlights: Feb. 21, 2012
- Health Tip: Set Exercise Goals – Here are suggestions for what to do.
- Health Tip: Take a Deep Breath – Practice deep breathing techniques to manage stress.
- Is Avoiding Gluten in Foods Always Necessary? – Many who shun the component of wheat, barley and rye may not need to do so, experts say.
- Pig-to-Human 'Superbug' May Be Due to Animal Antibiotics – Livestock-associated staph infection underscores potential health problem, researchers say.
Friday February 17, 2012
- Brain Scans Might Spot Autism as Early as 6 Months of Age – Preliminary study says communication links in brain drop off before symptoms appear.
- Exercise Can Build Young Adults' Bones, Study Finds – Physical activity in your 20s can help prevent osteoporosis later on, researchers say.
- Health Highlights: Feb. 17, 2012
- Health Tip: Take Care of Your Skin – It's the body's largest organ.
- Health Tip: When a Child Resists Going to Bed – Here are suggestions for making bedtime easier.
- Is Grief an Illness? The Debate Heats Up – Psychiatric experts torn on whether bereavement should be included in new diagnostic manual.
- Living to 100 May Be Tougher Than You Think – Study suggests death rate keeps rising at same pace after age 80.
- More Neighborhood Bars Linked to Intimate Partner Violence – Study found more cases requiring emergency-room care.
- Motor Impairments Appear to Be a Characteristic of Autism – Study suggests that the disorder itself may be behind patients' difficulty with physical skills.
- Parents' Strict Rules Could Curb Kids' Drinking – Researchers say this is the first study to look at how tight parental control helps teens avoid booze.
Thursday February 16, 2012
- 1 in 10 U.S. Kids Lives With Parent Who Has Abused Alcohol: Report – In many homes, the sole caregiver has a drinking problem, researchers say.
- Arsenic Might Be Found in Some Organic Foods: Study – Problem may stem from rice-based sweetener in many of these products, researchers suggest.
- Findings on HIV-Resistant Sex Workers May Help Vaccine Efforts – Study suggests blocking virus from entering the body, rather than fighting it in the bloodstream, is better.
- Health Highlights: Feb. 16, 2012
- Health Insurance 'Mandate' Deemed Best Value for Money – More people covered, federal dollars saved with U.S. health insurance requirement, analysis says.
- Health Tip: Is Your Baby Breast-Feeding Enough? – Signs that baby is getting plenty to eat.
- Health Tip: Offer Healthy Breakfast Choices – Here are some suggestions.
- Illicit Drug Use May Be Driving Rise in Ectopic Pregnancies in Florida – CDC says cases indicate need for earlier access to prenatal care, drug awareness.
- Implanted Microchip Might Be Future of Drug Delivery – In small study, the remote-controlled chip emitted a bone-strengthening medicine for a year.
- Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Fertility Woes, Miscarriage – Some women with these autoimmune disorders avoided pregnancy, study found.
- Online Medieval Fantasy Games -- Threat to Marital Bliss? – Study finds gaming 'widows' unhappy, but couples who play together see it as a plus.
- Treatment Advances Improve the Odds for Heart Failure Patients – Experts say new drugs, devices have upped quality of life, life expectancy in past decade.
- U.S. Teen Driving Deaths Up: Report – Fatalities for 16- and 17-year-olds rose 11 percent in 2011, the first increase in years.
Wednesday February 15, 2012
- Babies May Be Smarter Than You Think – Word comprehension is evident at 6 or 9 months, study finds.
- Cold Baths May Help Ease Muscle Soreness After Workouts – But researchers caution that little is known about the safety of cold baths.
- E. Coli in Chicken Linked to Urinary Tract Infections – Study found genetic fingerprints of poultry bacteria matched those found in patients.
- Health Highlights: Feb. 15, 2012
- Health Tip: Add Some Panache to Packed Lunches – And encourage kids to eat healthy food.
- Health Tip: Practice Window Safety – To help prevent accidents.
- Many U.S. Teens Hit the Road Without Driver's Ed: Survey – Hispanics, blacks, males less likely to get formal training when it's not required by state law.
- Millions of Americans Have Untreated Hearing Loss: Study – Many people think the condition is inevitable and not a major concern, study finds.
- Psychotherapy May Ease Hot Flashes After Breast Cancer – 'Talk therapy' cut symptoms by 52 percent in small British study.
- Respiratory Virus Killed 8 Military Recruits After Vaccination Program Halted – Program against certain adenoviruses was recently reinstated.
- Stop-Smoking Drug May Also Curb Problem Drinking – Small study found Chantix heightened alcohol's unpleasant aspects.
Tuesday February 14, 2012
- Bullying a Strong Risk Factor for Suicide in Gay Youth: Study – Support from family, friends can help counter negative attacks, researchers add.
- Don't Forget Your Kids on Valentine's Day – Experts suggest ways to show love and respect for your children all year long
- Health Highlights: Feb. 14, 2012
- Health Tip: Is Your Child Anxious? – Here are possible warning signs.
- Health Tip: Treating Jaw Pain – Here are possible remedies.
- Lost Love Often the Biggest Source of Regret, Study Shows – Work choices had less impact in study than love gone wrong.
- Stem Cell Treatment Might Reverse Heart Attack Damage – Patients' own cardiac stem cells reduced scarring in preliminary study.
- Switching to Water, Diet Drinks Linked to Modest Weight Loss – People who substituted for high-calorie beverages lost about 5 pounds in study.
Monday February 13, 2012
- Concerns Over Kids' Shut-Eye an Age-Old Problem – Review finds that even 100 years ago, adults said that 'new' technology kept youngsters awake.
- Exercise a Defense Against Dementia: Study – Odds of dying from brain deterioration were less for physically fit individuals.
- Health Highlights: Feb. 13, 2012
- Health Tip: Chewing Tobacco Harms Oral Health – Here are some examples of what can go wrong.
- Health Tip: If You're Diabetic and Pregnant – Enlist medical professionals to help care for you and your baby.
- Higher Cancer Rate Seen in Children With Juvenile Arthritis – Researchers say fourfold increase might not be linked to treatment drugs.
- Mom's Vitamin D Levels Linked to Language Problems in Kids – Study finds association between low levels in pregnancy and development at ages 5 & 10.
- More Young Adults Get Health Care When They Can Stay on Parents' Plans – The findings suggest a positive impact of the new U.S. health care law, researchers say.
- Overeating May Double Risk of Memory Loss: Study – Too many calories could lead to early signs of Alzheimer's, preliminary research suggests.
- Radiation After Lung Cancer Surgery Doesn't Help All: Study – Treatment may not extend life for older patients with locally advanced disease.
- Screening by Primary-Care Doctors May Spot Dementia – Findings run counter to current recommendations, which advise against routine mental checks.
Friday February 10, 2012
- Chemo During Pregnancy Doesn't Seem to Harm Baby – Study suggests treatment of expectant mothers is feasible after first trimester.
- H1N1 'Swine' Flu Makes a Comeback in Mexico – Health experts say Americans shouldn't be overly concerned.
- Health Highlights: Feb. 10, 2012
- Health Tip: A Sprain in the Neck – Here are possible symptoms.
- Health Tip: Are You at Risk for Hip Bursitis? – Here are common factors.
- HIV Severity, Treatment Unrelated to Kids' Mental Woes: Study – No evidence found to link antiretroviral therapy with severity of psychiatric symptoms.
- More Than 4 Million Americans Have New Knee – And repeat surgery is likely for many younger recipients, researchers predict.
- Pot Use Could Double Risk of Car Crash, Research Shows – But no reliable roadside test available to identify drugged drivers, experts say.
- Repeat C-Section Best Scheduled at 39 Weeks, Study Says – Operating sooner, later worse for babies, preliminary research finds.
- Study Weighs Pros, Cons of Home or Hospital Birth – More seizures, lower Apgar scores found in home.
- When Mom Has Pregnancy Diabetes, Breast-Feeding Curbs Child Obesity – Long-term study found lower BMI in children breast-fed at least 6 months.
- White House Alters Controversial Birth Control Rule – Responsibility to cover contraceptives will shift from the religious employer to the insurance company.
Thursday February 9, 2012
- 4 New Genes Linked to Type 2 Diabetes – Analysis looked at a variety of ethnic groups.
- Health Highlights: Feb. 9, 2012
- Health Tip: Troubled by a Toothache? – Suggestions to help ease the pain.
- Illicit Drugs Bought Off Internet May Be Poisons, Experts Warn – Case report says victims thought they'd ordered amphetamine, but got drug that turned their skin blue.
- Many Doctors May Be Less Than Honest With Their Patients – Survey found one in 10 lied, many painted too rosy a prognosis.
- More People Need Training in Lifesaving Epinephrine Use, Advocates Say – Parents, educators, caregivers, friends can respond to severe food allergies.
- More U.S. Doctors Are Urging Patients to Exercise: CDC – But majority of adults still not told to get active during office visit, report finds.
- New Therapy Might Help Relieve Painful Foot Condition – Preliminary study suggests it might work in hard-to-treat cases of plantar fasciitis.
- Risk of Preterm Birth Rises for Hispanic Women the Longer They're in U.S. – Rate among U.S.-born Hispanic women nearly triple that of women here less than a decade, study says.
- Strutting the Catwalk in Red, Stars Promote 'The Heart Truth' – Annual Red Dress fashion show highlights the leading threat to women's health, heart disease.
Wednesday February 8, 2012
- Big Drop in Americans' Blood Level of Trans Fats, CDC Says – New findings focus on whites but studies on other groups underway.
- Female Soccer Players May Face Health Problems: Study – Intense training, poor nutrition might lead to menstrual abnormalities, stress fractures in young players.
- Health Highlights: Feb. 8, 2012
- Health Tip: Before You Start an Exercise Program – Review with a doctor your medical history.
- Health Tip: Coping With Migraines During Pregnancy – Here's what you can do.
- Playing Sports May Help Keep Kids From Smoking – But the risk of taking up the habit rises if teammates smoke, study finds.
- Quality Day Care Predicts Later Parental Involvement in School – Mothers whose kids attended good day care were more involved in their children's schools later on.
- Short Breaks During Exercise OK for Diabetes Control: Study – But with or without pauses, more benefit achieved in low-oxygen setting, study finds.
Tuesday February 7, 2012
- Avoid Window Seats to Cut Risk for In-Flight Blood Clots: Study – Experts say DVTs can strike any immobilized passenger, not just those in economy class.
- Breast Cancer Drug May Weaken Bones, Study Finds – Researchers say postmenopausal women taking Aromasin need to be monitored.
- Even for the Overweight, Exercise Helps the Heart – Study finds changes in physical fitness affect disease risk at any weight.
- Everyday Foods Add Up to Major Salt Problems: CDC – Ten food types, including bread, account for higher risk of heart disease, stroke, report says.
- Gene Research Offers Clues to Parkinson's Disease – Key mutation in certain DNA is tied to a minority of cases of the illness, study says.
- Health Highlights: Feb. 7, 2012
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Ice Skating Accidents – Follow these safety guidelines.
- Health Tip: When You Can't Hear – How family and friends can help.
- Letting Baby Eat Finger Foods May Spur Healthier Weight – Babies who are spoon-fed purees more likely to prefer sweets, become overweight, study says.
- Moving Homes Often in Childhood Might Affect Long-Term Health – Frequently uprooted kids were more likely to drink heavily, smoke as adults, study says.
- Quitting Smoking May Halve Risk of Oral Health Problems – Smokers four times more likely to develop oral conditions, such as mouth cancers, gum disease, study finds.
- Surgery Effective for Tough-to-Treat Epilepsy – In 26-year study, procedure cut seizures and boosted quality of life long-term.
Monday February 6, 2012
- Women of Color Have More Risk Factors for Heart Disease
- College Degree Lowers Marriage Odds for Those From Disadvantaged Backgrounds – Education can bridge the income gap, but not social or cultural differences, study says.
- Fewer Teens Exposed to Tobacco Smoke in Cars: Report – But researchers add that too many are still breathing in secondhand smoke while in vehicles.
- Health Highlights: Feb. 6, 2012
- Health Tip: Common Reasons for Potty Training 'Accidents' – They're just a step backward in the learning process, experts say.
- Health Tip: How to Protect Seniors From Injury – Devise a home safety checklist.
- More Americans Seeking Love Online: Study – Dating websites offer romance, but 'science' behind claims is called sketchy.
- Spanking Produces Troubled Kids, Study Contends – Punishment linked to more aggression in children, two decades of research shows.
- Thousands of U.S. Kids Hospitalized for Abuse – Infants, poor children most vulnerable, study suggests.
Friday February 3, 2012
- Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study – Red meat, smoking and skipping veggies also associated with a raised cancer risk, research finds.
- Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression? – Small study suggests 'biomarker' levels might help support a diagnosis, but more research needed.
- Health Highlights: Feb. 3, 2012
- Health Tip: Prepare for Breast-feeding – Suggestions for getting ready.
- Health Tip: Teach Your Toddler Good Behavior – Suggestions for disciplining your little one.
- Malaria's Global Death Toll Much Higher Than Thought – Study estimates 1.2 million die each year, nearly double previous estimates.
- Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough: Study – Researchers found response times haven't improved since 2005.
- Norovirus Top Cause of Hospital Infection Outbreaks, Says Study – Gastrointestinal bug causes vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea.
- Questionnaire Could Help Predict Alzheimer's: Study – 21 simple questions may help docs determine which patients need more testing, researchers say.
- Smaller Plate Won't Help Your Diet, Research Shows – People eat until full regardless of the dinnerware, researcher says.
- Women Wear Red on Friday to Highlight Heart Health – Roughly 8 million women in the United States have heart disease, research shows.
Thursday February 2, 2012
- 'Morning-After' Pill May Be New Option to Treat Painful Fibroids – Study found it shrank fibroids, reduced excessive bleeding.
- 'People Pleasers' More Prone to Overeating: Study – They often yield to pressure to indulge more in social situations, researchers say.
- Anemia May Boost Death Risk After Stroke – Study of men finds the blood disorder affects survival rates up to a year later.
- Anesthesia in Early Childhood May Be Linked to ADHD – Only associated with multiple surgeries; not a reason to delay needed procedures, experts say.
- Efforts to Reduce Stroke in Kids With Sickle Cell Working: Study – Ultrasound screening, regular blood transfusions have helped reduce strokes in those with the blood disorder.
- Health Highlights: Feb. 2, 2012
- Health Tip: Help Prevent a Stress Fracture – Take it slow when starting an exercise program.
- Health Tip: Talk to Teens About Distracted Driving – Help keep them safe behind the wheel.
- If Your Dining Partner Overeats, So May You – In study, women mimicked eating behavior of new acquaintances, matching them bite for bite.
- It's 'Buyer Beware' When Getting Statins Off the Internet – Safety information, side-effect warnings are often lacking, British study finds.
- Lack of Sunlight May Raise Stroke Risk – Study found those who got less exposure were more likely to suffer an attack.
- New Anti-Clotting Drug May Cut Brain Bleeding Risk: Study – People with abnormal heartbeat taking Xarelto were less likely to bleed out than warfarin patients.
- Pet Turtles Carry Salmonella Dangers, CDC Warns – Tougher laws needed to protect children from infection, report says.
- Same Genes Key to Early & Late-Onset Alzheimer's: Study – Individual risk factors may influence when the brain disorder develops, researchers say.
- Scientists May Be Closer to Developing 'Red Wine' Drug – Resveratrol's secrets revealed in work with mice.
Wednesday February 1, 2012
- Pfizer Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Lo/Ovral®-28 and Norgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets Due to Possibility of Inexact Tablet Counts or Out of Sequence Tablets
- Adult Children of Stroke Sufferers May Show Signs of Brain Aging, Too – Offspring may experience physical, mental changes that can precede stroke.
- Alzheimer's-Linked Brain Plaques May Affect Memory in Healthy People – Research could lead to better understanding of the origins of Alzheimer's.
- Child Abuse, Neglect a Major Public Health Problem: CDC – Report found it costs U.S. $124 billion a year; overall price tag similar to diabetes, stroke.
- Clot-Busting Drug May Work for Those Who Have Strokes While Asleep – Study found if symptoms, scans showed early signs of attack, tPA produced good results.
- Exercise a Good Pick-Me-Up After Cancer Treatment: Study – Aerobic, resistance and strength training improved weight and well-being.
- Experimental Drug Might Beat Aspirin in Preventing Repeat Strokes: Study – It's not yet FDA-approved, but apixaban cut clot risk caused by abnormal heartbeat.
- Gleevec Approval Widened to Include Rare Cancer
- Health Highlights: Feb. 1, 2012
- Health Tip: Keep Heartburn Under Control – Suggestions to help put out the fire.
- Health Tip: Strained a Hamstring? – Here's how to help it heal.
- Heartburn Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Older Women – Especially true for current or former smokers, researchers say.
- Infections Might Raise Stroke Risk in Children: Study – However, parents should note that incidence is rare, researchers say.
- Many Hispanics Don't Call an Ambulance For Stroke: Study – That may be one reason why they tend to do worse afterward than whites, researchers say.
- Pfizer Recalls 1 Million Packets of Birth Control Pills – Errors in packaging could cause accidental pregnancies, company warns.
- Science Shows How Massage Eases Sore Muscles – Getting one post-workout can spur cellular processes that cut inflammation and pain.
- Scientists Use Brain Waves to Eavesdrop on the Mind – Computer model seeks to decode heard language, but research is preliminary.
- Sleep Apnea May Be Tied to 'Silent' Strokes, Study Finds – Other research also suggests rapid memory loss may be linked to a fatal brain attack.
- Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Stroke, Studies Say – Patients may regain some function after treatment, preliminary research suggests.
- Stenting, Surgery Appear Comparable for Opening Neck Artery – Re-blockage rates similar for both procedures, study finds.
- Study Finds Link Between Heart Failure, Brain Changes – Memory, planning problems could make it harder to keep up with heart treatments, researchers say.
- Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Disappoints in Trial – Vaccine-based approach didn't affect insulin needs or other markers.
- Worrying Too Much Might Raise Your Risk for Stroke – Study found a personality trait called 'harm avoidance' also marked by self-doubt, fatigue.
Content last updated February 29, 2012.
womenshealth.gov
A federal government website managed by the Office on Women's Health in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
200 Independence Avenue, S.W. • Washington, DC 20201


Text size
Email

