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Wednesday, June 30, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 30, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: June 30, 2004
Skipped Heartbeats Probably No Concern
Hormone Warns of Hypertension
Cheap Multivitamins Slow HIV's Progress
Iraq War Veterans Ignore Mental Problems
Protein Warns Lupus Patients of Kidney Woes
Virtual Reality Fights the Reality of Pain
Casual Strolls May Be Risky for Older Women
Sweat the Stress Out
Drug Cost Hike Linked to New Medicare Benefits
Many Newborns Not Getting Critical Tests
Cutting Down on Stroke Damage

Tuesday, June 29, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 29, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: June 29, 2004
New Target for Treatment of Kaposi's Sarcoma
Girls Likelier to Smoke if Screen Idols Do
Germs Hide in Unexpected Places
Fetuses Vulnerable to Air Pollution
Gene Mutation Tied to Higher Parkinson's Risk
Sex Drug May Help Both Goose and Gander
It's Official: Leeches Are Medical Applications
Cancer Treatments Often Sideline Job
Elderly Play It Safe in Treating Osteoarthritis
Drug Cuts Side Effects in Prostate Cancer
HRT Speeds Progression of Heart Disease in Diabetics

Monday, June 28, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 27, 2004
New Hangover Helper Discovered
Flaws Seen in Major U.S. Study on HRT
PTSD May Raise Physical Woes in Women
Second Heart Surgery Costly to Medicare
Hypertension, Cholesterol Often Twin Threats
Poor Nutrition Leading Cause of Child Death
Obesity Tied to Steady Dose of Hunger Hormone
Drunk Driving Ad Campaigns Work
Clinical Trials Update: June 28, 2004
Berries, Beans Top 'Best Antioxidants List'
Gene Measurement Could Help Breast Cancer Treatment
Anorexia Relapse Risk Lingers

Sunday, June 27, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 27, 2004
Beyond the Baby Blues
Hip Fractures Need Special Care

Saturday, June 26, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 26, 2004
Don't Be Lulled by the Sun

Friday, June 25, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 25, 2004
Asthma Emerging as Genetic Disorder
Alzheimer's Drug Treats Stroke-Related Dementia
Tests Sniff Out Trace Elements of Nuts
Popular Program Fails to Prevent Child Abuse
Clinical Trials Update: June 25, 2004
Antioxidants May Fight Alcohol-Linked Birth Defects
Cost-Cutting on Drugs Has Health Cost
Painkillers May Slow Rotator Cuff Healing
Therapy Restores Arm Function Years After Stroke
Drug Prevents MS-Like Illness in Rats
Early Radiation Therapy Extends Prostate Cancer Survival

Thursday, June 24, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 24, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: June 24, 2004
Study Details Possible Cause of Autism
Gene Studies Get Technological Boost
Bad Teeth? Don't Blame Your Childhood
Science Finds Clue to Stopping Cancer's Spread
HIV Testing Program in Mass. Wins Praise
Widely Used Alzheimer's Drugs Found Ineffective
Group Ties More Illnesses to Cholesterol Drug
Nasal Vaccine Prevents SARS Infection in Monkeys
Many Doctors Don't Ask Teens About Smoking
Cancer Patients Living Longer Lives
Protein May Help People Resist HIV

Wednesday, June 23, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 23, 2004
Muscular Baby Has Genetic Mutation
Clinical Trials Update: June 23, 2004
Report: Binge Drinking on Rise in Young Women
Doctors Note Progress Against Muscle-Wasting Disease
Gas Stoves Tied to Breathing Woes in Kids
Teens Skilled at Manipulating Divorced Parents
Solvents, Diesel Fuel Can Make Farmers Wheeze
Mice Offer Insights Into Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome
Study Questions Value of Folate in Heart Patients
Kidney Disease No Longer a Killer for Children
Salve from Human Milk Effective on Warts
Simple Test Can Detect Serious Lung Disease
Make Mine Decaf, With Flavor

Tuesday, June 22, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 22, 2004
Genes in Smokers' Lungs May Predict Disease
Brain Lesions Appear After Temporary Amnesia
Gene Variant Linked to Osteoarthritis in Women
Stressed Young Become Hypertensive Middle-Agers
Humans Ate Grains Earlier Than Thought
HRT Won't Halt Dementia in Older Women
Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce Impotence in Obese Men
Scientists Spot Fat Cell 'On' Switch
Smoking Subtracts 10 Years From Life
Many Women Getting Unneeded Pap Tests
Climate Tied to Asthma, Eczema Rates in Kids
Clinical Trials Update: June 22, 2004

Monday, June 21, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 21, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: June 21, 2004
Kidney Disease Often Overlooked in Heart Patients
New Clues to Learning Disabilities Found
Chemo's Effect on Cognition is Debated
New Scanner May Improve Cancer Care
Women Ignoring Message About Mammograms
SARS Found in Tears
Amino Acid Tied to Depression in Parkinson's Patients
'Seizure-Alert' Dogs Protect Children With Epilepsy
Erectile Dysfunction Can Signal Heart Disease in Diabetics
Environmental Toxin Linked to Parkinson's
Supreme Court Limits HMO Malpractice Suits

Sunday, June 20, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 20, 2004
The Dos and Don'ts of Dealing With Lightning
Depression Spells Heart Trouble for Older Women

Saturday, June 19, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 19, 2004
Save Your Feet From Summer's Heat
New Test Helps Determine When Antibiotics Are Needed

Friday, June 18, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 18, 2004
Tiny Beads Treat Inoperable Liver Cancer
Insurers Fall Short on Newer Contraceptive Options: Survey
Weakened Immunity Makes Harmless Bug Deadly
HIV-Fighting Virus Yields Up Secrets
Clinical Trials Update: June 18, 2004
Eat Low-Carb While Increasing Fiber Intake
U.S. Probe: Canadian Web Pharmacies Best-Behaved
Patient Education Cuts In-Hospital Fall Risk
Women Hard Hit By Health Insurance Woes
Early Intervention Helps Kids With Autism
Tumor-Starving Protein Identified

Thursday, June 17, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 17, 2004
Therapy Eases Thyroid Cancer's Side Effects
Diabetes Drug Helps Women with Ovary Disorder
Exercise, Fish Oil Keep Arteries Clear
High School Smoking Rates Plummet
Toll-Free Help for Bum Knees
Less-Invasive Weight-Loss Surgery Booming
Clinical Trials Update: June 17, 2004
Study: Most Homes Contain Mouse Allergens
Work Progresses Toward Anti-Aging Pill
Statins May Help Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Study Finds Menopause Can Be Predicted
Newer Drug Helps Prevent Heart Attack

Wednesday, June 16, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 16, 2004
New Insight Into Children's Eye Cancer
Elderly Suicides Linked to Illnesses
Clinical Trials Update: June 16, 2004
Helping Tamoxifen Help More Women
Teen Dieting May Lead to Adult Obesity
Hormone Linked to Low Sex Drive in Women
Study Offers Best Alcohol Interventions in College
Deadly Blood Clots Likelier to Recur in Men
Study Urges Sterilization of Donor Tissue
Liposuction Won't Remove Fat's Health Risks
Cancer Drug Relieves Rheumatoid Arthritis
Genetics Could Keep Mickey and Minnie Together

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 15, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: June 15, 2004
Cholesterol Meds Fight Glaucoma, Too
Simple Guidelines Ward Off Deadly Diseases
Obesity Epidemic Continues Unabated
Study: Laser Therapy Ineffective for Acne
Your Genes Can Affect Drug Activity
Inflammatory Enzymes Linked to Cancer
Hernia Surgery Easier On the Young
Eye Drops Can Delay Glaucoma in Blacks
In-Person License Renewals Cut Elderly Driver Deaths
Calcium Seems to Protect Against Colorectal Cancer
Women More Likely to Die From Aortic Dissection

Monday, June 14, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 14, 2004
Angry Men Shouldn't Drink
Yoga Eases MS Symptoms
Being Bilingual Could Protect Your Brain
Blacks Urged to Get Checked for Kidney Disease
Trim Down to Fight Prostate Cancer
Here's a New Way to Reduce Cholesterol
Clinical Trials Update: June 14, 2004
Exercise Doesn't Help Some With Heart Woes
When and How You Drink Matter to Liver
Fruit Helps Eyes Stay Healthy
U.S. Report Backs Drinking in Moderation

Sunday, June 13, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 13, 2004
Keep Your Medications Cool
Parents, Public Misinformed on Bedwetting

Saturday, June 12, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 12, 2004
Strike Out for Safety Zones When Lightning Hits
Men Have Biological Clocks, Too

Friday, June 11, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 11, 2004
French Crash Rates Linked to Ticket-Fixing
Better Chemo Boosts Lung Cancer Survival
Vitamin C Protects Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
It's Easier to Get Pregnant Than You Think
Low-Carb Spud to Hit U.S. Market Next Year
Clinical Trials Update: June 11, 2004
Lung Cancer Patients Burdened by Stigma
New Clue to Sexual Dysfunction in Older Men
Pain Pump Helps After Heart Surgery
Genetics May Leave Some People Prone to Cancers
Control High Blood Pressure at Home
Acne Leaves Emotional Scars, Too

Thursday, June 10, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 10, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: June 10, 2004
Migraines Masquerade as Sinus Headaches
Changing Seasons Linked to Start of Menopause
Alzheimer's Patients Don't Forget Everything
Reagan's Death Renews Alzheimer's Interest
Neurologists Have More Migraines
Dog Sheds Light on Language Development
Youth Violence Knows No Borders
Mice, Bugs Could Lead to New Asthma Therapy
Experts Urge More Breast Cancer Screening
Kids Overdoing Pain Relievers for Headache Relief
Many Nursing Home Residents Stuck in Bed

Wednesday, June 9, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 9, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: June 9, 2004
Where Long-Term Memories Go
Disaster Readiness 101
Possible Marker for Alzheimer's Disease Found
'Safe' Lead Levels Not Safe for Arteries
Urban Teens Not Getting Enough Vitamin D
Brain Genes Can Go Bad Early
CT Screening for Lung Cancer Questioned
Mono Virus Can Predict Cancer Relapse
Moms of Autistic Kids Share Similarities
Risks Seen in Therapy for Breathing Failure
Fighting That Queasy Feeling After Surgery

Tuesday, June 8, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 8, 2004
Higher Costs Mean Fewer Take Lifesaving Drugs
Much of Chemo Drug's Effects Are Lost
More Patients Using Medical Marijuana Than Thought
Cholesterol Drugs May Double as Cancer Fighters
Predicting Lifespans for Dementia Patients
Ovarian Cancer a Not-So-Silent Killer
Clinical Trials Update: June 8, 2004
Strong Medicine for Stubborn Headaches
The Right Workout for Those With Congenital Heart Defects
Girls Fight Differently Than Boys
Fewer Minorities Than Ever in U.S. Cancer Trials
Prostate Cancer a Long-Term Danger

Monday, June 7, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 7, 2004
New Weapon Against Pancreatic Cancer Found
Experts Move to Resuscitate CPR
New Drug Prolongs Life of Prostate Cancer Patients
PC-Savvy Toddlers Leap Ahead in Learning
Type 1 Diabetes Prevented in Mice
Breast Cancer Risk May Soon Increase for Black Women
Clinical Trials Update: June 7, 2004
Intensive Chemotherapy Does Help Elderly
Epilepsy Drugs Weaken Bones of Older Women
Smoking May Boost Diabetes Risk
Constipation, Personality Traits Delay Toilet Training
Blood Thinner Doesn't Work for All

Sunday, June 6, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 6, 2004
Predicting Progress of Colon Cancer
Melanoma Vaccine Shows Promise

Saturday, June 5, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 5, 2004
Depression Can Hamper Diabetes Control
Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Are Problems for Many Diabetics
Diabetics Can Regain Lost Memory
Devices May Take 'Ouch' Out of Daily Diabetes Checks
Gila May Be Healer for Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetic Kids Headed for Cardiovascular Trouble
New Weapon Against Kidney Cancer Shows Promise

Friday, June 4, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 4, 2004
Most People Are Their Own Worst Judge
Imagine That! A Better Memory
New Restraints Could Cushion Crash Impact
Hormonal Disorder Hits More Women Than Thought
Parents Think Too Many Teens Get Antidepressants
Surgery to Stop Preterm Delivery Ineffective
Clinical Trials Update: June 4, 2004
Take Aches and Pains Out of Airplane Travel
Losing the Fat May Be Key to Longer Life
Many Parents Are Blind to Their Kids' Weight Problems
Play it Safe on the Baseball Diamond
Poison-Proof Your Home

Thursday, June 3, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 3, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: June 3, 2004
Sniffing Out the Secrets of Smell
Too Much Vitamin C Bad For Joints
Major Advance Made in Gene Therapy
Cancer Survival Rates Up
Two Genes Provide Clues to Tamoxifen Success
Third of HIV-Positive Men Don't Realize It: Study
Boys at Much Higher Drowning Risk
Hormonal Clue to Autoimmune Diseases Found
Gaily Colored Fruits May Reduce Stroke Risk
Obesity Growing Among Women in Developing Countries
New Medicare Drug Card Puzzles Seniors

Wednesday, June 2, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 2, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: June 2, 2004
Drugs Improve Outlook for Colon Cancer Patients
Heart Disease Recipe Rampant in Obese Kids
New Way to Ease Pain of Gallbladder Removal
Blacks, Latinos Miss Out on Drugs for Back Pain
Black Children Lag on Vaccines
SARS Review Shows Toronto Fought a Good Fight
Halting Cancer's Spread
Many Not Doing Enough to Prevent Heart Disease
New Guidelines on Vision Checks for Kids
Diabetes Increases Death Risk for Elderly
Prozac Appears Safe, Effective in Teens

Tuesday, June 1, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: June 1, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: June 1, 2004
Clue to High Heart Attack Risk in Morning Found
Mental Illness Missed in Many Parts of World
Air Pollution Poses Cardiovascular Risks, Heart Association Says
Lung Transplants Buy Time for Those With Cystic Fibrosis
Tobacco a Gender Equalizer for Lung-Cancer Risk
Fat Cells Can Be Turned Into Nerve Cells
New Burden for Developing World: Chronic Disease
Getting Your Kids to Crack the Books
Babies Born in Poverty Suffer Poor Health
Chocolate Can Keep Cardiovascular System in Shape
Medicare Unveils Drug-Discount Card Program

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