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Saturday, January 31, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 31, 2004
That Cough May Be More Than Just Annoying
Men in Nursing
Frigid Weather and Sports Can Mix

Friday, January 30, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 30, 2004
Mentally Ill Susceptible to Diabetes
Juggling is Mind-Altering Experience
Drugs May Be Fueling Russia's HIV Infections
Warm Water Soothes Labor Pains
Fish Can Keep Mental Decline at Bay
Minutes Matter With Heart Attack Victims
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 30, 2004
How Sick Is Too Sick for School?
Protecting Against Second Concussions on Playing Field
Young Adults at Risk of COPD
Aging Saps Self-Esteem

Thursday, January 29, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 29, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 29, 2004
Helping Smokers Quit the Habit
Depressed Adolescents Have Altered Brain Structure
MS Not as Disabling as Once Thought
Flu Retreats in U.S.
Diagnostic X-rays Can Cause Cancer, British Study Says
People Less Willing to Donate Organs for Research
Antibiotic Eardrops Should Be Used Sparingly
Scientists Map Evolution of SARS Virus
Food Additive May Pave Way to New Antibiotics
Hamstring Injuries Hamper Soccer Players
Despite U.S. Crackdown, Cities Still Offer Imported Meds

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 28, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 28, 2004
New Virus Common Cause of Respiratory Infections
Robots in the Operating Room
High Estrogen Levels Stress You Out
Checking Brain Chemical Key for Memory
Genetic Clue to Leprosy
Maternal Diet Affects Offspring's Life Span
The Mechanics of Plant Growth
Long-Shelved Drug Cuts Fracture Risk
Rubber Ducky, I'm Awfully Sick From You
From a Bad Bug Comes Good Medicine

Tuesday, January 27, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 27, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 27, 2004
Painful Genital Condition More Common Than Thought
PET Scans Find Unexpected Cancers
Migraines Leave Trail of Scars
Viagra: Rhymes With Niagara
Catching Colon Cancer in Women Can Be Tough
Saving the Spine
New Marker for Heart Trouble Found
Gene Disorder Tied to Nerve Problems in Men
Health Officials Warn of Bird Flu's Deadly Potential
Watching Cells Do Their Work
High Cholesterol Doesn't Help Dialysis Patients
Breast Implants Can Mar Mammo Detection

Monday, January 26, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 26, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 26, 2004
Fat Cells Boost Immune System
Tests Tell When Alzheimer's Patients Should Stop Driving
Pain Can Haunt Hospital Patients
Pinpointing the Causes of Cataracts
Understanding SARS: One Year Later
Heartburn Sufferers Follow Label Directions
More Carbs, Less Weight
Stent-Related Death a Medical Mystery
Alzheimer's Risk in Men Tied to Low Testosterone
Do Statins Lower Risk of Bone Fractures?
In Vitro Mice Develop Mental Problems

Sunday, January 25, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 25, 2004
Swallow and Say 'Cheese'
Winter's Nip Can Be Brutal
New Advances in the Fight Against Cervical Cancer

Saturday, January 24, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 24, 2004
Hi-Tech Tool Offers Breakthrough Cancer Treatment
Winter Can Be Challenging to Disabled
Dealing With Dry Eyes

Friday, January 23, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 23, 2004
West Nile Mosquitoes Show Signs of Resistance
Test-Tube Babies at Higher Risk at Birth
Pour a Little Milk on Your Wheat Field
The Slow Unfolding of Hepatitis C
Heart Patients Want More From Their Doctors
Higher Doses of Inhaled Steroid No Help to Asthmatics
Killing Pain One Drip at a Time
Body 'Awareness' Makes Some People Anxious
Deciding Who Gets New Livers First
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 23, 2004
Healthy Habits Big Part of Home Schooling
Cumulative Stress Ups Risk of PTSD

Thursday, January 22, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 22, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 22, 2004
Depressed Holocaust Survivors at Risk of Suicide
New Way to Spot Periodontal Disease
What Prompts College Kids to Drink?
Keeping Third Heart Attack, Stroke at Bay
New Clue to Why Younger Women Face Lower Stroke Risk
Panel: Zoloft and Ilk Safe, Effective in Kids
Slowing Down Alzheimer's Disease
Sleep Fine-tunes Memories
Male Genes: The Weaker Sex?
Study Supports Prenatal Testing for All Women
Study: Cancer Patients No Better Off in Trials

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 21, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 21, 2004
Instability Can Dampen Your Outlook
Cutting Back on the Butts? Save Your Breath
Getting the Blood Flowing to Diabetic Feet
Radiation Urged After Breast-Conserving Surgery
Keeping Diabetes at Bay After Transplant
Panic Disorder May Have Biological Basis
Unraveling the Monkeypox Mystery
Study Backs Chemo for Lung Cancer
You've (Still) Got Male
Obesity Carries Huge Financial Weight
New Study Finds Inflammation a Bad Actor

Tuesday, January 20, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 20, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 20, 2004
Few Sessions on the Couch Can Lead to Improved Sleep
Nicotine Plays on Emotions
New Drug Cuts Angina Attacks
Diabetics Lax in Caring for Heart Health
Study Urges Everyone in Vehicle to Buckle Up
Erectile Dysfunction May Signal Heart Disease
Treatment Boosts Survival Rate for People With Amyloidosis
Tamoxifen Underused for Early Breast Cancer
Panel Hedges on Routine Thyroid Screening
Stress Taxes Your Health
New, Old Alzheimer Drugs Work Together

Monday, January 19, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 19, 2004
Snapshots of Skin Could Catch Cancer
Modified Gene Therapy Better for Heart
Melatonin May Cut Hypertension Risk
Vitamins E and C May Fend Off Alzheimer's
Workplace Anger Widespread
Drug Approval Process Improving
Detecting Head and Neck Cancers in Time
Exercise Beats Rest for Back Pain
When a Good Gene Turns Bad
Eating Chicken May Boost Arsenic Exposure
Prostate Cancer Treatment Increases Osteoporosis Risk

Sunday, January 18, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 18, 2004
Snowboarding Can Slam Upper Body
When to Screen for Cancer
Sometimes, a Healthy Weight is the Way to Go

Saturday, January 17, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 17, 2004
Get a Nip-and-Tuck Over Your Winter Break
Sleepless Nights? Could Be Sinus Trouble
Keep Kids Active in Winter

Friday, January 16, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 16, 2004
Exercise Helps Heart Failure Patients
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 16, 2004
Different Prostate Cancer Treatments Not That Different
A Boost for Pain Relief
Fitness Pays Big Dividends as People Age
Making Sure Children Slumber Soundly
Over-the-Counter Doesn't Mean Risk-Free
Time Matters With Pulmonary Embolisms
That Tooth Can Be Saved
Arm Position Is Key to Blood Pressure Reading
Saving Her Sight
Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight

Thursday, January 15, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 15, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 15, 2004
Experts: Halt HIV Vaccine Trial
Medical Cost of Injuries Staggering in U.S.
Cognitive Decline Appears in People at Stroke Risk
DVT Risks Often Ignored
Tippling Rats Live Long and Prosper
Ecstasy and Pot: Double the Memory Damage
Jury Still Out On Flu Vaccine
Caesareans Cut Chances of Future Vaginal Delivery
Monkey Hear, But Monkey Not Comprehend
Couch Potatoes Can Start Young
New Study Reinforces SIDS Prevention Guidelines

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 14, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 14, 2004
New Clues to Genesis of Alzheimer's
Hangovers Don't Deter Booze-Loving Teens
Cosmetic Foot Surgery Discouraged
Heredity May Play Part in Drinking Habits
U.S. Cancer Survival Rates Improving
More Genetic Clues to Alcohol Abuse
Stent With Cancer Drug Shines in Trial
The Worm Turns on Parasite Treatment
New Ways to Catch Heart Defect
Cancer Patients Get Aggressive Care at End
Kids' Immune Systems Unfamiliar With Flu Strain

Tuesday, January 13, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 13, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 13, 2004
Sizing Up the Risks of Outpatient Surgery
Ephedra, Though Banned, Still Under Attack
New Fungus Compounds Halt Hardening of Arteries
Veggies May Offer Cancer Cure
Breast Cancer Drug Won't Work Against Lung Cancer
Drinking, Drug Abuse Continues Into Middle Age
Blood Donations Slow to a Trickle
Informed Consent Doesn't Change Choice to Have Cataract Surgery
High Volume Hospitals Not Always the Best
Will Wiping Out Ulcer Bug Stop Stomach Cancer?

Monday, January 12, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 12, 2004
Screening Saved Her Life
Vitamin D Defends Against MS
Morning Headache a Widespread Problem
Just a Half-Hour Walk Keeps Pounds Off
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 12, 2004
Chemicals Common in Cosmetics Found in Breast Tumors
Ethnicity May Be Risk Factor for Asthmatic Kids' Allergies
When It Comes to Hearing, Timing Isn't Everything
School and Work Call on Same Mental Skills
Cervical Cancer Screening: New Guidelines, More Options
Social Network Key to Teen Suicide Risk
Hispanic Teens Face High Chances of Heart Disease, Diabetes

Sunday, January 11, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 11, 2004
Decades After Landmark Smoking Report, Some Issues Remain Clouded
High Altitude Training Boosts Athletic Performance
Foul Weather Shouldn't Halt Your Run

Saturday, January 10, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 10, 2004
Managing MS
Fend Off Frostbite
Clothes Make the Doctor

Friday, January 9, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 9, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 9, 2004
New Weapon for Diabetic Foot Infections
Vitamin D May Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
Immune Molecule Might Warn of Miscarriage
Lifting Legs While Running Drains More Energy Than Thought
Low Tar Cigarettes No Safer Than the Rest
Docs Say They're Ill Prepared to Spot Mental Problems in Teens
Shy People May Be More Susceptible to HIV
Study Roasts Medical Meeting Menus
Widespread Genetic Link to Sudden Cardiac Death is Found
Tiny Markers May Point to Arthritis Progression

Thursday, January 8, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 8, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 8, 2004
FDA Nixes Silicone Implants
Toxins in Farm-Raised Salmon Pose Health Risk
Remember This: Forgetting Isn't a Simple Process
Adult Asthma Differs From Childhood Asthma
Depression Common Following Brain Injury
Catering to the Atkins Craze
Seeking Sound Slumber for Children
Rising Disability in the Young Tied to Obesity
Gene May Be Target for Osteoporosis Treatment
The Genetics of Allergies
CDC: Worst of Flu Season May Be Over

Wednesday, January 7, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 7, 2004
New Picture of Rare Childhood Disorder
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 7, 2004
Genetic Link Found for Insulin Resistance
Depressed Mind Responds Differently to Different Therapies
Blood Banks Set Record Goal for January
Strict Blood Sugar Control Key for Diabetic Heart Patients
New Drug Combo Battles Malaria
'Silent' Heart Arrhythmias More Common Than Thought
Immune System Attack Tied to Birth Defects
Profits Don't Deter Surgical Care in HMOs
Hormone Boosts Cardiac Arrest Survival Rate
Interferon a No Go for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Tuesday, January 6, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 6, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 6, 2004
Smokers Run Greater Risk of Breast Cancer
Maternal Smoking Linked to Low Sperm Counts
Physician, Heal Thyself
Severely Obese Face Major Depression Risk
The Secret for Keeping Those Resolutions
No Link Between Breast Cancer Risk and Colorectal Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer Tied to Long-Term Aspirin Use
Americans Strongly Support Cancer Screening
Doctors Do Respond to Latest Info on Drugs
Drug From Snail Venom Relieves Pain
End-of-Life Care in U.S. Found Lacking

Monday, January 5, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 5, 2004
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 5, 2004
Disease Management: The New Face of Managed Care
Nasal Flu Vaccine Safe for Kids
Radiation Therapy Can Impair Intelligence
Paintball: More Dangerous Than Meets the Eye
Tiniest Babies Fare Best at Specialty Hospitals
Smart People Need Tougher Alzheimer's Testing
The Dangers of Douching
Genetic Activity Linked to Psoriasis
U.S. Has Fattest Teens
Coffee Perk: Lowers Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Doctors: Curtail Soft Drinks in Schools

Sunday, January 4, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 4, 2004
Watch It Out There On the Ice
Running in Winter Has Its Pitfalls
Stopping Heart Disease in Its Tracks

Saturday, January 3, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 3, 2004
Hit the Gym Before You Hit the Slopes
Shin Splints in Winter
Winter Chills Bring Risks to Elderly

Friday, January 2, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 2, 2004
A New Take on Weight-Loss Resolutions
Back Pain Takes Big Toll on U.S. Health Dollar
A New Molecular Attack on Cancer
Viral Cure for Diabetes Discovered
Eastern Remedy Clears Jaundice

Thursday, January 1, 2004 return to top...

Health Highlights: Jan. 1, 2004
Resolve to Take Your Medicine
A Jolt of Cold Water Can 'Cure' Hangovers
Way to Grow Young Nerve Cells Found
Live Long and Prosper

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