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Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 30, 2004
More Cranberry Juice Better Against Urinary Tract Infections
Doctors Can Be Sentinels for Elder Abuse
Vitamin Supplements May Boost Cancer Risk
Marijuana May Raise Risk of Tubal Pregnancy
Drug-Resistant Infections on the Rise
HIV-Positive Moms' Meds Protect Babies
Genetic Mutations Bump Up BMI
Major Assault Sought on Childhood Obesity
Allergen-Free Homes Won't Stop Kids' Asthma
New Drug Shows Promise Against Liver Cancer
Arthritis Drug Vioxx Pulled From Market
Wednesday, September 29, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 29, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 29, 2004
New Drug Treats Fungal Infections in Cancer Patients
Stem Cells Reduce Stroke Damage
Arsenic May Fight Rare Leukemia
Heavy Drinkers Can Get Help in ER
Cancer Drug Stalls Rare Skin Cancer
Women Will Outsprint Men at 100 Meters -- Maybe
Gender Plays Part in Mental Health
War Against Cancer Turning to 'Smart' Weapons
Pediatricians Chide Bush on Child Health
Test Predicts Success of Brain Cancer Drug
Watchful Eye on Drug Side Effects Pays Off
Tuesday, September 28, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 28, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 28, 2004
New Drug Treatments Offer Hope to Leukemia Patients
MRI Improves Success of Brain Surgery
Quick Questionnaire Can ID Tamoxifen Candidates
Study Backs Therapy Over Sleeping Pills
Chemo OK for Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer
Group Therapy Won't Help Breast Cancer Survival
Red Wine Stems Prostate Cancer
Survey: ERs Lack On-Call Specialists
Helping Alzheimer's Patients Eat More
Tracking Down Deadly Poison
Trial Therapy May Fight Genetic Disorders
Monday, September 27, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 27, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 27, 2004
More Clues to Cause of Asthma
West Nile Hits Western U.S. Hard, While Northeast Unscathed
Overweight Kids Have Lower Self-Esteem
More Evidence That Folic Acid Prevents Birth Defects
Treadmill Test Predicts Heart Risk in Men
Vietnam Vets' Death Rates Higher Just After Discharge
Elderly Black Men Not Getting Prostate Cancer Screens
Gun Suicides Now Outpace Homicides
Pregnancy Ups Risk of Restless Leg Syndrome
Experimental Cancer Treatments for Kids Set
Sprawling Communities Can be a Health Hazard
Sunday, September 26, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 26, 2004
Impotence: A Red Flag for Heart Disease
Keep the Home Fires Safe
Saturday, September 25, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 25, 2004
Rake Without Ache
Friday, September 24, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 24, 2004
Double Dose of Gleevec Battles Intestinal Tumors
Studies Find Stretching Has Its Limits
Genes Boost Fish Oils' Effect Against Breast Cancer
Scientists Find Storehouse for Memory
Statins Expand Their Role in Protecting the Heart
Gene Therapy Studied for Alzheimer's
To Beat Back Pain, Get Moving
Combat Research: 1 in 5 Suffer Head and Neck Wounds
Oral Antibiotic Treats Childhood Pneumonia in Developing Countries
Herbal Supplement Might Prevent Prostate Cancer
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 24, 2004
Thursday, September 23, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 23, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 23, 2004
AIDS Prevention Programs Can Go the Distance
Many With Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Under-treated
Alcohol Abuse Tied to 75,000 Early Deaths
Shots Urged as Flu Rates Rise
High-Tech Pacifier Could Help Preemies
Red Baron May Have Played Part in Own Demise
Dogs Sniff Out Bladder Cancer
Suicide Risk May Trace Back to Womb
Legionnaire's Germ Yields Genetic Code
New Clue to HIV Dementia Found
Anger Linked to Heart Disease Inflammation
Wednesday, September 22, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 22, 2004
Father's Job Plays Role in Birth Defect Risk
Mild Kidney Woes Tied to Heart Disease
Steroid Tames Mild Cases of Croup
Health Care Could Be Pivotal Issue in Swing States
Soft Drinks Supply Americans With More Calories Than Milk
Acupuncture Eases Postoperative Nausea
Homebound Elderly Hit Hard by Depression
Report Urges More Prostate Cancer Research
Latest Low-Tech Heart Tool: Post-it Notes
Americans Have Dirty Paws
Advance Reported in Nonaddictive Painkiller
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 22, 2004
Asthma Can Prove Fatal for Young Athletes
Tuesday, September 21, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 21, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 21, 2004
Fatal Car Crashes Increase in Israel After Terror Attacks
Childhood Sexual Abuse Damage Lasts a Lifetime
Hurricane Health Woes Not Over
Aggressive Care Improves Odds for Heart Attack Patients
Human Cells Make Morphine
Walking a Good Workout for Your Brain
Family Histories Can Help Combat Cancer
Combo Treatment Better for Skin Disorder
Breast Milk Cuts Asthma Risk for Kids
Even Elderly Benefit From Mediterranean Diet
ADHD Risk Jumps as Parental Education Level Drops
Monday, September 20, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 20, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 20, 2004
Inflammation Plays Role in Starting, Stopping Cancer
Scientists Shut Off Leukemia Gene in Mice
Blood Protein Gives Early Warning for Heart Disease
Chemo Can Start Right After Breast Surgery
Tight Glucose Control Needed for Diabetics
Dumbing Down Allergies
When Are People Too Mentally Ill to Vote?
Nondiabetics Should Watch Blood Sugar, Too
Child Abuse Leads to Adult Heart Disease
HIV Therapy Should Start Sooner
An Alternative to the Needle
Sunday, September 19, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 19, 2004
Quitting Smoking: Different Solutions for Different People
Work Out That Joint Pain
Saturday, September 18, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 18, 2004
Seeking a Second Opinion
Friday, September 17, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 17, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 17, 2004
Supplements Lessen Damage of Extended Bed Rest
Involved Dads Help Daughters' Development
FDA Backs Warnings on Antidepressants for Children
Condom Mishaps Spell Trouble for Men
Inflammatory Protein May Point to Vessel Blockage
Alcohol Reduces Damage After Heart Attack
Egg Donors Sought for Survey
Parents Shouldn't Play Favorites
Some People With Mild Alzheimer's Can Drive
Winning Battles in the Prostate Cancer War
Young People Practicing Unhealthy Habits
Thursday, September 16, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 16, 2004
Drug Cuts Stroke Risk During Bypass Surgery
Despite Drop in Teen Drinking, Levels Are Still High
Folic Acid Use Rises Among Women of Childbearing Age
New Clue Explains Damage of Stroke
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 16, 2004
Vegetables Help Fight Breast Cancer
White Blood Cells Play Role in Asthma
Pot Plays With the Brain
Kids Give Language Its Shape
Sex and Drug Use Linked to Suicide Risk
Study Supports Bacterial Cause for Crohn's
Aggressive Therapy After Heart Attack Backed
Wednesday, September 15, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 15, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 15, 2004
Blood Test Predicts Odds Against Ovarian Cancer
Weight Management 101
Confronting the Worst With a Dying Child
Mouth Cells Coaxed to Repair Eye Damage
Liposuction Can Be Safe
Alcohol, Red Meat Raise Colitis Relapse Risk
Drug Eases Side Effects of Lupus
Hibiscus Flowers Help Your Heart
Part of Brain That Extinguishes Fears Found
Did Walleye Make Rembrandt a Master?
Antidepressant Warning Might Keep Kids From Care
Tuesday, September 14, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 14, 2004
Exercise Can Keep Heart Failure in Check
Exercise May Beat Breast Cancer in the Long Run
Antidepressants for Children Must Have Warnings: FDA Advisers
A Drink or Two OK for Angioplasty Patients
Intensive Statin Use Not for All Heart Patients
Study: Terrorism-Response Plans May Fail
Sweet Tooth May Foretell of Alcoholism
Impotence Common After Radiation, Surgery on Prostate
MRI Top Breast-Screening Test for High-Risk Women
Flu Hospitalizations on the Rise
Heart Drugs May Also Strengthen Bone
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 14, 2004
Snoring Risks Among Children Differ by Gender
Monday, September 13, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 13, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 13, 2004
Complications After Stroke Increase Death Risk
Costs Cause Many to Curtail Medications
The Deadly Cancer Men Don't Like to Discuss
Bad News on Eye Disease
General Health of Cancer Survivors Often Overlooked
Most Women Start Annual Mammograms by Age 40
New Guidelines Issued for Avoiding Air Travel Clots
Hepatitis Shot Tied to MS, Study Suggests
Corneal Thickness Can Determine Glaucoma Treatment
Upbeat Outlook Offsets Effects of Aging
Ground Zero Workers File Billion-Dollar Health Lawsuit
Sunday, September 12, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 12, 2004
New Knees in Record Time
Nipping Nosebleeds in the Bud
Saturday, September 11, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 11, 2004
Does Stretching Prevent Injury?
Weekend Warriors
Friday, September 10, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 10 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 10, 2004
Teen Driver's License Ups Chances of Drug Abuse
Upping the Ante to Lower Cholesterol
13 Percent of U.S. Children Have Chronic Health Needs
Young Black Girls Face High Risk of Obesity
Most Tonsillectomies Aren't Worth It
Schizophrenic Effects of Ginseng Explained
Doubts Cast on Common Prostate Cancer Test
Stroke Steals One Woman's Dreams
Alternative Remedy for Allergies
Vitamin Supplements May Slow Middle-Age Weight Gain
Medical Device Injuries Deemed Common
Thursday, September 9, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 9, 2004
Health Fallout From Sept. 11 Attacks Continues
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 9, 2004
Drug Helps Manage Lupus
Light at Night Might Be a Cancer Risk
It's Never Too Late to Shape Up
Health Insurance Premiums Outpace Workers' Wages
Easing the Agony of Alcoholism
Lifestyle Changes Could Cut Alzheimer's Cases
Ears Work in Stereo Before Brain Does
New Antidepressant Aids Fibromyalgia Sufferers
Turmeric May Guard Against Childhood Leukemia
Adult ADHD Costs Billions in Lost Income
Wednesday, September 8, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 8, 2004
Gene May be Linked to Alcoholism and Depression
Diabetes Dangerous in Women With Heart Disease
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 8, 2004
Common Antibiotic Tied to Rare, Fatal Heart Effect
Health Claims OK'd for Foods with Fatty Acids
Smog Impedes Kids' Lung Development
Medical Journals Tighten Rules on Clinical Trials
Virtual Colonoscopy Gains Respect
Routine Flu Shots for Toddlers Feasible
Proteins May Treat Parkinson's
Short Children Not Lacking Admirers
Phys Ed Could Help Young Girls Get in Shape
Tuesday, September 7, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 7, 2004
Chicken Pox Vaccine Exceeds Expectations
Drug Reduces Cardiac Arrest by 21 Percent
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 7, 2004
Studies Add to 'Fat-but-Fit' Debate for Women
New Lice Remedy Promises No Nit-Picking
Pediatricians Treating More Kids With Behavioral Problems
Sexual Content on TV Spurs Teens Into Action
Diluted Smallpox Vaccine Found Effective
Early Puberty Linked to Early Substance Abuse
Many Teen Drug Treatment Programs Found Lacking
Dementia Drug Ineffective for Chronic Fatigue Syndome
Monday, September 6, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 6, 2004
Motorcycle Noise Poses Hearing Risk
Planning Ahead Helps Control Asthma in Children
Clinton Has Quadruple Bypass
Workers of America, Lose Weight!
High Blood Pressure Dulls Emotions
Sunday, September 5, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 5, 2004
Prostate Cancer Survival Rates Continue to Climb
Sidestepping Football Injuries
Saturday, September 4, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 4, 2004
Families Should Get Fit Together
Inhalant Abuse Rising Among Teens
Friday, September 3, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 3, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 3, 2004
Over-the-Counter Drugs Can Pack a Punch
Bill Clinton To Have Bypass Surgery
Pet Reptiles Pose Salmonella Risk
FDA Nod Won't Guarantee Drug Safety
Bone Cancer Drug Shrinks Cervical Tumors
Cooking Outdoors: Keep the Fun, Reduce the Hazards
Kids Have Alternative to Dental Anesthesia
Weight-Loss Products Not Always Safe
New Clues About Prostate Cancer
New Help to Heal Wounds
Thursday, September 2, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 2, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 2, 2004
DNA Fragments Kill Melanoma Cells
Stem Cells Found in Hair Follicles
Atkins Diet Works, But for How Long?
Bird Flu Found to Sicken Cats
Ignoring Heart Attack, Stroke Risks Costs Billions
Power of tPA for Stroke Victims Confirmed
U.S. Report: Injuries Kill 18 People an Hour
Stress of Task Strains Brain
Sneakers Keep Elderly on Sure Footing
Implanted Defibrillators Cut Down on Cardiac Arrest
Gene May Boost Dementia Risk in Drinkers
Wednesday, September 1, 2004 return to top... Health Highlights: Sept. 1, 2004
Contact Lens Implants Clear Myopia
Fatty Acid in Fish May Arrest Alzheimer's
Single Protein a Key Player in Skin Cancer
Appetite Hormone Key to Women's Health
Virtual Colonoscopy Shows Promise
Link Between Hypothyroidism, Glaucoma Found
Preschoolers Are Eating Better -- and More
SIDS Risk Tied to Fetal Protein
Radiation Not Always Needed for Breast Cancer
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 1, 2004
High Blood Pressure Treatment on the Rise
Culture Plays a Role in Dyslexia
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