- Experts Offer Free Back Pain Advice Feb. 15 (HealthDay)
- Boning Up on Dietary Calcium (HealthDay)
- HIV spreading rapidly in Malaysia (Associated Press)
- Portugal mulls liberalizing abortion law (Associated Press)
- Health Highlights: Feb. 10, 2007 (HealthDay)
- Age Brings More Fat, Less Muscle (HealthDay)
- Bird flu reported in Pakistan capital (Associated Press)
- S.Korea kills birds after flu outbreak (Associated Press)
- Medicaid cuts could affect students (Associated Press)
- Drug czar: Use of illegal drugs is down (Associated Press)
- Albuquerque named America's fittest city (Associated Press)
- P&G to launch 5-minute tooth whitener (Associated Press)
- Half of India's kids are malnourished (Associated Press)
- Genes may play bigger preemie birth role (Associated Press)
- CDC finds dramatic rise in drug deaths (Associated Press)
- Research Yields Clues to Diabetic Eye Disease (HealthDay)
- New Painkiller Causes Fewer GI Problems (HealthDay)
- FDA clears device that may save soldiers' limbs (Reuters)
- Eye disease in diabetics tied to risk of dying (Reuters)
- Many lung cancer cases in nonsmokers: study (Reuters)
- Many lung cancer cases in nonsmokers, study finds (Reuters)
- Work-up for chest pain in the ER differs by race (Reuters)
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 9, 2007 (HealthDay)
- Having a stroke? Make 911 your first call (Reuters)
- 2 N.C. hospitals warn of virus outbreak (Associated Press)
- FDA approves limb-saving salvage shunt (Associated Press)
- Few HIV-infected parents have guardianship plans (Reuters)
- Health Highlights: Feb. 9, 2007 (HealthDay)
- Niacin Molecule Might Help Slow Aging (HealthDay)
- Dealers, Family Biggest Sources of Illegal Prescription Painkillers (HealthDay)
- Rich nations launch vaccine pact, appeal to others (Reuters)
- Govts agree on action on mercury, but no treaty (Reuters)
- Vitamin D may cut risk of colorectal cancer (Reuters)
- Sex museum makes HIV lessons fun (Reuters)
- Repeat preterm birth rates high in black women (Reuters)
- Half of India's children are malnourished (Associated Press)
- China takes aim at fake, dangerous drugs (Reuters)
- UK checking whether bird flu meat reached shops (Reuters)
- Health Tip: Tobacco Ills (HealthDay)
- Health Tip: Having Endoscopy? (HealthDay)
- Study Confirms Link Between Hormone, Insulin-Producing Cells (HealthDay)
- 'Natural' Remedies May Interfere With Clinical Trials (HealthDay)
- Exposure to antibiotics linked to resistance (Reuters)
- Indian sex museum makes HIV lessons fun (Reuters)
- UK farm says turkey from outside Hungary flu zone (Reuters)
- Fertility treatment raises defect risk (Associated Press)
- U.S. says 1 in 150 children have autism (Associated Press)
- Disease fears rise in Indonesia's flood-hit capital (Reuters)
- Hospital a Big Factor in Black Patients' Stroke Care (HealthDay)
- Media Ignores Full Scope of Autism Research: Study (HealthDay)
- Philadelphia approves ban on trans fats (Associated Press)
- Pa study: Nose brain surgery OK for kids (Associated Press)
- Albuquerque tops fittest city list (Associated Press)
- Merck arthritis drug has fewer side-effects (Reuters)
- More spiritual help needed for the dying: study (Reuters)
- Dads may unwittingly push daughters toward bulimia (Reuters)
- Hope raised for reversing severe childhood disease (Reuters)
- Stroke victims train brains to see again (Reuters)
- U.S. says autism rate about 1 in 150 (Associated Press)
- More Than Half-Million U.S. Children Autistic: CDC (HealthDay)
- Study raises hope for Rett syndrome cure (Associated Press)
- Accidental drug-poisoning deaths on the rise (Reuters)
- Accidental drug-poisoning deaths on rise in US (Reuters)
- S. Africa launches biggest AIDS vaccine trial (Reuters)
- Restricted driving urged for heart device patients (Reuters)
- U.S. says autism rate 1 in 150 (Associated Press)
- Ninth case of mad cow found in Canada (Associated Press)
- Students wear masks to try to stop flu (Associated Press)
- CORRECTED: Autism more common than thought in U.S.: survey (Reuters)
- Students don surgical masks in flu study (Associated Press)
- Autism more common than thought in U.S.: survey (Reuters)
- Lipitor may cut hospitalizations for heart failure (Reuters)
- Beauticians give stroke prevention advice (Associated Press)
- Autism more common in U.S. than thought: survey (Reuters)
- Health Highlights: Feb. 8, 2007 (HealthDay)
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 8, 2007 (HealthDay)
- Carotid Artery Surgery Brings Higher Than Expected Risk (HealthDay)
- Beauty Shop-Based Stroke Outreach Works (HealthDay)
- J&J psoriasis drug posts mixed results in trial (Reuters)
- Americans have adopted heart-healthier diets (Reuters)
- Spring conception may up risk of preterm birth (Reuters)
- FDA OKs 1st Over-the-Counter Weight-Loss Drug (HealthDay)
- Health Tip: Symptoms of Addiction (HealthDay)
- Health Tip: Ruptured Eardrum (HealthDay)
- Better Control of Diabetes Could Reduce Stroke (HealthDay)
- Majority of Americans Ignore Stroke Symptoms (HealthDay)
- Many doctors stay mum on controversial care: study (Reuters)
- Court orders tobacco makers to help smokers quit (Reuters)
- For women, nothing's like the smell of men's sweat (Reuters)
- New genre of video games target mental health (Reuters)
- Dentists begin offering spa treatments (Associated Press)
- Doctors: Superbug battle is winnable (Associated Press)
- FDA OKs first nonprescription diet pill (Associated Press)
- FDA approves non-prescription diet pill (Associated Press)
- Study: Moral beliefs may sway docs' care (Associated Press)
- Texas gov., lawmakers in vaccine dispute (Associated Press)
- First nonprescription diet drug wins approval (Reuters)
- Breast-feeding enhances kids' eyesight (Reuters)
- Hair salons raise stroke awareness (Associated Press)
- Helpful tips for employees to keep their sanity and jobs (Reuters)
- Marijuana-Like Brain Chemicals Ease Parkinson's Symptoms in Mice (HealthDay)
- Ulcer bacteria has followed man for 60,000 years (Reuters)
- Insurers' ratings for doctors draws ire (Associated Press)
- Early treatment may thwart mad cow-type disease (Reuters)
- Lab studies link anesthetics to Alzheimer's risk (Reuters)
- Health Highlights: Feb. 7, 2007 (HealthDay)
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 7, 2007 (HealthDay)
- Robot Hand May Speed Stroke Recovery (HealthDay)
- Sleep May Help Kids Keep Slim (HealthDay)
- Children's behavior problems may be in their genes (Reuters)
- New HIV infections hit high in Japan (Associated Press)
- AIDS group urges restart for S.Africa gel trials (Reuters)
- Health Tip: Giving Your Child Medicine (HealthDay)
- Health Tip: Risk Factors for Hip Fracture (HealthDay)
- Marital Conflict Not a Major Culprit in Child's Behavior: Study (HealthDay)
- Infection-Fighting Cancer Treatment Could Boost Leukemia Risk (HealthDay)
- Wal-Mart to team with unions on health care effort (Reuters)
- Drug to slow bleeding leads to more deaths: study (Reuters)
- Embassy: Indonesia cat may spread bird flu (Associated Press)
- Study says video games are good for eyes (Reuters)
- Work, youth before babies for Chinese who freeze eggs (Reuters)
- Kids who get less sleep weigh more, study finds (Reuters)
- Hodgkin's disease therapy ups heart attack risk (Reuters)
- Doctors say superbug can be controlled (Associated Press)
- Employers urged to plan for flu pandemic (Reuters)
- U.S. companies prepare for bird flu pandemic (Reuters)
- More Minn. schools report herpes cases (Associated Press)
- US agency prods employers to plan for flu pandemic (Reuters)
- W.Va. offer programs to reduce obesity (Associated Press)
- Drug to slow bleeding leads to more deaths (Reuters)
- Spotlight on models' health shifts to N.Y. (Reuters)
- Heart surgery drug linked to death risk (Associated Press)
- Ibuprofen beats acetaminophen for period pain (Reuters)
- Companies prepare for worst in bird flu plans (Reuters)
- Behavioral therapy may help jaw disorder (Reuters)
- Overuse of skin numbing creams can cause death: FDA (Reuters)
- Polio victims may suffer psychiatric ills later (Reuters)
- Keppra promising for newly diagnosed epilepsy (Reuters)
- British Bird flu worker is hospitalized (Associated Press)
- Rich nations to sign $1.5 bln vaccine pact in Italy (Reuters)
- FDA OKs test to predict breast cancer return (Reuters)
- Spotlight on models' health shifts to New York (Reuters)
- Stem cells from fat tissue transplanted into heart (Reuters)
- Some newer birth control pills need ban: group (Reuters)
- S.Africa orders probe into botched HIV gel trials (Reuters)
- FDA approves new breast cancer test (Associated Press)
- FDA approves breast-cancer relapse test (Associated Press)
- Bush Budget: Cut Medicare and Medicaid Growth Rate (HealthDay)
- New Test Predicts Chances of Breast Cancer Return (HealthDay)
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 6, 2007 (HealthDay)
- Natural Immune-System Molecule Helps Shield Against HIV (HealthDay)
- Power-Boosting Protein in Muscle Declines With Age (HealthDay)
- Health Highlights: Feb. 6, 2007 (HealthDay)
- Some newer contraceptives too risky, U.S. group says (Reuters)
- Some newer contraceptives too risky, group says (Reuters)
- Sleep pillow plus exercise best for neck pain (Reuters)
- Nigerian death highlights West African bird flu risks (Reuters)
- Medicare rejects Cyberonics depression device (Reuters)
- Scientists explore possible new way to fight AIDS (Reuters)
- Some birth control may raise clot risk (Associated Press)
- Bush Budget Would Cut Medicare and Medicaid (HealthDay)
- Health Tip: Take Prenatal Vitamins (HealthDay)
- Health Tip: About Colon Polyps (HealthDay)
- Depression Linked to Early Heart Disease (HealthDay)
- Loneliness Could Boost Alzheimer's Risk (HealthDay)
- Study finds more autism, other childhood disorders (Reuters)
- Michigan to join debate on trans fats (Associated Press)
- Texas Gov. urged against cancer order (Associated Press)
- Human skin populated by veritable zoo of bacteria (Reuters)
- Teens, adults unaware smoking raises blindness risk (Reuters)
- Parents turn to clinics for genital mutilation: U.N. (Reuters)
- Texas lawmaker: Rescind vaccine order (Associated Press)
- Kids' suicides rise, CDC report finds (Associated Press)
- Debate grows over female thyroid testing (Associated Press)
- Early-Life Factors Raise Risks for Adult Mental Woes (HealthDay)
- Ark. may drop schoolchildren weigh-ins (Associated Press)
- Depression, loneliness tied to physical ills (Reuters)
- Some whole oat foods can carry "low fat" claim: FDA (Reuters)
- British confronts outbreak of bird flu (Associated Press)
- Selenium may cut prostate cancer risk in some men (Reuters)
- Radiation Seed Therapy Fights Prostate Cancer (HealthDay)
- TV Habits Have No Impact on Teen Exercise (HealthDay)
- Early weight influences age when periods start (Reuters)
- Drink's calorie-burning claims probed (Associated Press)
- Report identifies top quality hospitals (Reuters)
- Health Highlights: Feb. 5, 2007 (HealthDay)
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 5, 2007 (HealthDay)
- 4 in 10 Kids See Adult Material Online: Study (HealthDay)
- U.S. Minority Women Know Less About Heart Disease: Survey (HealthDay)
- Snoring, short bed time impact kids' mental skills (Reuters)
- Pushing through the pain of new year workouts (Reuters)
- Sex of any kind can harm teens emotionally (Reuters)
- Former U.S. health chief returns to roots to campaign (Reuters)
- Genital Skin Cancer More Deadly for Women (HealthDay)
- Health Tip: Seasonal Affective Disorder (HealthDay)
- Health Tip: What Causes Brittle Nails? (HealthDay)
- Teen Pregnancy Rates Hit All-Time Low (HealthDay)
- Lab disaster may lead to new cancer drug (Reuters)
- Britain culls turkeys to stem bird flu spread (Reuters)
- British: No risk from bird flu outbreak (Associated Press)
- European poultry farmers watch for flu (Associated Press)
- Britain culls 160,000 turkeys in bird flu outbreak (Reuters)
- Britain probes deadly bird flu outbreak (Reuters)
- Japan holds bird flu drill for human cases (Reuters)
- China bars AIDS doctor from U.S. for award: activist (Reuters)
- Less TV doesn't boost exercise for kids: study (Reuters)
- Heart awareness low among minority women (Reuters)
- 53 die from cholera in Republic of Congo (Associated Press)
- More kids having weight-loss surgery (Associated Press)
- Japan holds bird flu drill for human case (Reuters)
- More U.S. kids having obesity surgery (Associated Press)
- Portugal abortion vote to test modernity (Reuters)
- Rent-a-womb in India fuels surrogate motherhood debate (Reuters)
- Child stomach surgeries more popular (Associated Press)
- Health Highlights: Feb. 4, 2007 (HealthDay)
- U.N. bird flu chief: Expect more cases (Associated Press)
- Aplastic Anemia: A Rare Disease With a Better Prognosis (HealthDay)
- Score Against Heartburn This Super Bowl Sunday (HealthDay)
- Britain culls turkeys to quell bird flu outbreak (Reuters)
- Britain battles H5N1 bird flu outbreak in poultry (Reuters)
- Deadly bird flu virus found in Britain (Associated Press)
- Health Highlights: Feb. 3, 2007 (HealthDay)
- H5N1 bird flu virus confirmed in England (Associated Press)
- Workouts Add Muscle to the Flu Shot (HealthDay)
- Japan confirms deadly bird flu outbreak (Associated Press)
- Alphanate Approved for Clotting Disorder (HealthDay)
- Wash. men get hard-to-treat HIV strain (Associated Press)
- Cancer vaccine faces cost hurdles (Associated Press)
- Cloneburgers won't come with warnings (Associated Press)
- Texas mandates cervical cancer vaccine for girls (Reuters)
- Some Australians hung up on cellphones (Reuters)
- Driver's side skin cancers on the rise (Reuters)
- Most women view "morning after pills" favorably (Reuters)
- Kidney disease raises hip fracture risk in women (Reuters)
- Vaccine cost-effective for babies in poor regions (Reuters)
- Lung removal often unneeded for "incidentalomas" (Reuters)
- Obesity poses larger diabetes risk than inactivity (Reuters)
- U.S. experts check into severe child flu cases (Reuters)
- CORRECTED: U.S. experts check into severe child flu cases (Reuters)
- Texas Gov. orders anti-cancer vaccine (Associated Press)
- Adolescents at risk from poor diet, inactivity (Reuters)
- Staying active keeps seniors steady on their feet (Reuters)
- Enforcing rules may help prevent lacrosse injuries (Reuters)
- Texas requires cancer vaccine for girls (Associated Press)
- Pupil size hints at future woes for young diabetics (Reuters)
- Braces improve smiles, not self-esteem: study (Reuters)
- Science Tracks How the Brain's 'Clock' Ticks (HealthDay)
- Experimental Prenatal Test Helps Spot Birth Defects (HealthDay)
- Shunning midday sun may not boost a child's weight (Reuters)
- Health Highlights: Feb. 2, 2007 (HealthDay)