- 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)
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 2, 2007 (HealthDay)
- For Drivers, Skin Cancer Is Often One-Sided (HealthDay)
- Groundhogs, Other Hibernators, Could Aid Human Health (HealthDay)
- "Souvenir" prenatal ultrasound worries experts (Reuters)
- Italy sounds alarm over cocaine use (Reuters)
- Health Tip: Exercising During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
- Health Tip: Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion (HealthDay)
- Furor Over Anorexic Models Hits U.S. Fashion Week (HealthDay)
- Know the Signs of Eating Disorders (HealthDay)
- Bird flu can infect people via upper airway: expert (Reuters)
- Bird flu strikes again in Thailand (Reuters)
- Heavy drinking risky for women with hepatitis (Reuters)
- Pupil size hints a future woes for young diabetics (Reuters)
- Sex issues may signal other health risks (Associated Press)
- Flu advice would vary under U.S. plan (Associated Press)
- Souvenir baby ultrasounds worry medical experts (Reuters)
- New Down's test eliminates miscarriage risk (Reuters)
- Gov't prepares for bird-flu pandemic (Associated Press)
- Experts check into rash of child flu deaths (Reuters)
- CDC practices for the 'Big One' (Associated Press)
- Women more likely to seek help for sweating: study (Reuters)
- Cancer Deaths for Blacks Remain High (HealthDay)
- ER Chest Pain Tests Driven by Race, Gender, Insurance (HealthDay)
- Altering virus coats may halt flu spread (Associated Press)
- Botox's new ads to take on product's stereotypes (Reuters)
- Time spent driving may up cancer risk: study (Reuters)
- Nutrition tips for Super Bowl Sunday (Associated Press)
- New bird-flu plan advises when to close schools (Reuters)
- Selenium loss linked to cognitive decline in aged (Reuters)
- Docs oppose gender selection for personal reasons (Reuters)
- New U.S. bird-flu plan advises when to close schools (Reuters)
- Researchers find pancreatic cancer stem cells (Reuters)
- New system may help plan for flu outbreak (Associated Press)
- Income, race are risk factors for leg amputation (Reuters)
- Marriott to drop trans fats at hotels (Associated Press)
- Health Highlights: Feb. 1, 2007 (HealthDay)
- Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 1, 2007 (HealthDay)
- U.S. Dentists 'Give Kids a (Free) Smile' This Friday (HealthDay)
- Soccer Sends More Than 100,000 Kids to ER Annually (HealthDay)
- Binge-eating is a major health problem: study (Reuters)
- Bush urges parents to get kids outdoors (Associated Press)
- C.R. Bard surgical patch recall is serious: FDA (Reuters)
- Skinny teens warned about osteoporosis risk (Reuters)
- Richard Branson to launch Virgin stem cell bank (Reuters)
- Hand sanitizer found to pose abuse risk (Associated Press)
- WHO chief urges fight against "neglected" diseases (Reuters)
- Mayor of Jakarta claims bird flu victory (Associated Press)
- Health Tip: Donating Bone Marrow (HealthDay)
- Health Tip: Develop Healthy Eating Habits (HealthDay)
- Scientists Find Cancer Stem Cells in Pancreatic Tumors (HealthDay)
- Binge Eating Tops Other Eating Disorders: Survey (HealthDay)
- Workplace secondhand smoke ups cancer risk: study (Reuters)
- Japan confirms virus in bird flu outbreak (Associated Press)
- Erectile dysfunction affects 18 percent of men (Reuters)
- Dancing video game helps kids avoid weight gain (Reuters)
- Study: Binging a common eating disorder (Associated Press)
- Don't ignore less virulent bird flu strains: experts (Reuters)
- Blacks suffer more from cancer, report finds (Reuters)
- Don't ignore less virulent bird flu strains, experts say (Reuters)
- Models "too thin," say 4 in 5 consumers (Reuters)
- Scented oils tied to boys' breast growth (Associated Press)
- Study: Polluted air raises heart risks (Associated Press)
- Study links air pollution particles, heart disease (Reuters)
- Oils may cause breast growth in boys (Associated Press)
- Doctors warn of poisoning from hand gels (Reuters)
- Scented oils linked to breast growth in boys (Reuters)
- Study links air pollution particles to heart disease (Reuters)
- Trials of new women's HIV drug stopped (Reuters)
- Guide urges tiered flu oubreak response (Associated Press)
- Ailing NY Ground Zero workers demand more help (Reuters)
- Acupressure may ease dementia patients' agitation (Reuters)
- Cervical cancer drops, but disparities persist (Reuters)
- Exercise may neither help nor harm older knees (Reuters)
- Tweaking a Gene Could Rebuild Bone (HealthDay)
- Correction: air pollution story (Associated Press)
- Gambling problem can affect restless legs patients (Reuters)
- Herpes outbreak triggers wrestling ban in Minnesota (Reuters)
- Researchers halt gel studies for HIV (Associated Press)
- Studies of AIDS prevention gels halted (Associated Press)
- Grape juice good for the heart: study (Reuters)
- Health Highlights: Jan. 31, 2007 (HealthDay)
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 31, 2007 (HealthDay)
- Experts Issue Blood Clot Treatment Guidelines (HealthDay)
- LSD Study Probes Hallucinogen's Effect on Brain (HealthDay)
- Nigeria reports bird flu cases in humans (Associated Press)
- Esophageal cancer surgery not affected by obesity (Reuters)
- FDA to Monitor Post-Market Drug Safety (HealthDay)
- Health Tip: If You Decide to Breast-Feed (HealthDay)
- Health Tip: Postpone Alzheimer's? (HealthDay)
- Pelvic Prolapse Linked to Vaginal Delivery (HealthDay)
- Exercise Has No Impact on Knee Osteoarthritis (HealthDay)
- Burger King tests oils free of trans-fats (Reuters)
- "Smokable" pain drugs promise faster action (Reuters)
- California Republicans offer modest health plan (Reuters)
- U.S. environment scientists urge tougher smog rules (Reuters)
- Backers push for genetic nondiscrimination bill (Reuters)
- French health minister seeks nap study (Associated Press)
- Topical Spray May Treat Premature Ejaculation (HealthDay)
- Raw cougar meat blamed for trichinosis (Associated Press)
- LA to urge restaurants to ban trans fats (Associated Press)
- FDA warns obesity doctor over implants (Associated Press)
- Zumba taking hold as aerobics workout (Associated Press)
- Eiffel Tower to go dark ahead of report (Associated Press)
- Will masks stop bird flu? Students experiment (Reuters)
- Over 2 million enrolled in Medicare drug plan (Reuters)
- Schizophrenia tied to low prostate cancer risk (Reuters)
- Diabetes linked to increase in kidney stones (Reuters)
- Older people take bad news in their stride: study (Reuters)
- Merck lobbies states over cancer vaccine (Associated Press)
- Tall men at risk for prostate enlargement: study (Reuters)
- Chile to resume contraception handout (Associated Press)
- FDA proposes report cards on new drugs (Associated Press)
- 24 million enrolled in Medicare drug plan (Reuters)
- FDA to make changes to boost drug safety (Reuters)
- 24 million enrolled in Medicare drug plan: govt (Reuters)
- Overweight kids have greater risk of foot problems (Reuters)
- Drug-Eluting Stents Best After Artery Re-Closure (HealthDay)
- Is using lasers on eye gunk worth it? (Associated Press)
- Sleep apnea may persist after tonsillectomy (Reuters)
- Climate change, AIDS top priorities for aid agency (Reuters)
- EU health boss seeks smoking ban in public places (Reuters)
- Health Highlights: Jan. 30, 2007 (HealthDay)
- Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 30, 2007 (HealthDay)
- Dieting, Exercise Have Same Effect on Body-Fat Distribution (HealthDay)
- One-Quarter of Vaginal Births Cause Tiny Brain Hemorrhages (HealthDay)
- Vitamin D may prevent alcohol-related bone loss (Reuters)
- McDonald's begins the switch to new frying oil (Reuters)
- Cannabis drug may help fight obesity (Reuters)
- Stenting Surgery Could Prevent Heart Injury Deaths (HealthDay)
- Health Tip: If an Unfamiliar Animal Bites You (HealthDay)
- Health Tip: Recognizing Gingivitis (HealthDay)
- Dual Drug Therapy Shows Promise Against Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
- New technique can identify counterfeit drugs (Reuters)
- EU calls for smoking ban in public places (Reuters)
- First keyhole heart valve operation in UK (Reuters)
- Study finds baby brain bleeding in vaginal births (Reuters)
- Neurological disease common, survey finds (Reuters)
- Teen uses Bubble Wrap to aid amputees (Associated Press)
- China meeting warns of bird flu mutation risk (Reuters)
- U.N. disaster report shows fewer deaths (Associated Press)
- Heart drug may improve preterm labor outcomes (Reuters)
- Court order keeps Canadian TB patient in hospital (Reuters)
- Couple awarded $1.5M in hormone lawsuit (Associated Press)
- Stroke treatment helped boost brain function, say researchers (Reuters)
- Woman's fertility cycle affects brain, scans show (Reuters)
- Wyeth loses Prempro trial, to pay $1.5 million (Reuters)
- Doctors sell hip resurfacing to boomers (Associated Press)
- Familial Factors May Not Impact MS Severity: Study (HealthDay)
- Military creates mental health hotline (Associated Press)
- FDA OKs contraceptive for acne control (Associated Press)
- McDonald's selects trans-fat-free oil (Associated Press)
- Magnesium could help build bone strength (Reuters)
- One-time skin cancer screen cost-effective: study (Reuters)
- Blood vessel damage blamed for smoking-related ED (Reuters)
- Ex-NFL Linemen Prone to Heart Disease (HealthDay)
- Top U.S. Hospitals Have 28% Lower Mortality Rate: Study (HealthDay)