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July 22, 2010 08:00 PM
Nitric Oxide Doesn't Seem to Help Preemies' Lungs

Jury still out on whether the treatment works in some infants, another doctor says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: African-American Health, Infant and Newborn Development, Premature Babies

July 22, 2010 05:00 PM
People Who Are Depressed 'See' a Gray World

Their retinas respond less to black-and-white contrasts, scans found
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Depression

July 22, 2010 08:00 PM
Radiation for Childhood Cancer Can Boost Risk of Stillbirth Later

Study found when woman's uterus, ovaries had been exposed at young age, risk was up to 12 times greater

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer in Children, Pregnancy Loss, Radiation Therapy

July 22, 2010 01:00 PM
Signs of Thyroid Trouble Tied to Raised Pregnancy Complication

Placental separation 3 times more likely if antibodies linked to gland disease are high, study shows

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Problems in Pregnancy, Thyroid Diseases

July 22, 2010 01:00 PM
Taking to the Stage to Battle Mental Illness

Theater as therapy can work for many patients, experts say, enlightening audiences along the way

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Mental Health

July 22, 2010 05:00 PM
The Longer You Sit, the Shorter Your Life Span

Effect was seen even when researchers factored out obesity, exercise

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness, Occupational Health

July 22, 2010 06:00 PM
Varying Your Practice Moves May Help Improve Skills

Engaging the brain by switching things up a bit aids mastery of task, research shows

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Memory

July 21, 2010 02:37 PM
Car Seat Safety

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Safety, Falls, Infant and Newborn Care, Motor Vehicle Safety

July 21, 2010 03:00 PM
Damage from Binge-Drinking in Pregnancy Worsens with Age

Children of women 30 or older suffered greater harm from prenatal exposure to alcohol, researchers find

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Pregnancy and Substance Abuse

July 21, 2010 05:00 PM
FDA Puts Partial Hold on Avandia Safety Study

Enrollment in TIDE trial suspended after agency rules diabetes drug has heart risks

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Clinical Trials, Diabetes Medicines, Drug Safety

July 21, 2010 06:00 PM
Gene Therapy Shows Promise with 'Bubble Boy' Disease

Researchers report some success 10 years after treatment, although some patients developed cancer

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Immune System and Disorders

July 21, 2010 07:01 PM
Good Cholesterol May Mean Little for Statin Users

People with high levels of the so-called good cholesterol HDL tend to have fewer heart attacks but HDL may offer little protective benefit in people who take statins to lower harmful LDL cholesterol, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cholesterol, Heart Attack, Statins

July 21, 2010 10:00 AM
Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Hand Arthritis

Here are some common symptoms
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Arthritis, Hand Injuries and Disorders

July 21, 2010 10:00 AM
Health Tip: Treating Cradle Cap

Scaliness and redness on a baby's scalp

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Common Infant and Newborn Problems, Infant and Newborn Care

July 21, 2010 06:00 PM
Meditation Appears to Boost Attention Span

Ability to make fine visual distinctions, sustain focus improved in study participants

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Memory

July 21, 2010 06:00 PM
Moderate Caffeine Intake Safe During Pregnancy, Experts Say

A cup a day not linked to miscarriage or preterm birth, new guidelines suggest

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Caffeine, Pregnancy

July 21, 2010 05:20 PM
No Pap Smears for Women Under 21: Guidelines

Pap smears in women under 21 do more harm than good, new guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) say.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cervical Cancer, Women's Health Checkup

July 21, 2010 06:00 PM
Not Every ACL Tear Needs Early Surgery, Study Suggests

One expert says treatment of the common knee injury is best decided case-by-case

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Knee Injuries and Disorders, Sports Injuries

July 21, 2010 01:00 PM
People With Drinking Problems May Turn to Clergy for Help

Nearly 15 percent sought advice from trusted religious leaders, study found

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Alcoholism

July 21, 2010 10:00 AM
PTSD Peaks at Different Ages in Men, Women

Men most at risk a decade before women, study finds

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Men's Health, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Women's Health

July 21, 2010 10:00 AM
Risky Behavior, Drug Use Among Some Gay Men Linked to Childhood Abuse

Gay, bisexual men shamed or assaulted as kids more likely to exhibit high-risk behavior, study says

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Abuse, Drug Abuse, Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Health

July 21, 2010 03:00 PM
Study Points to Molecular Origins of Celiac Disease

3 protein fragments may drive immune response to gluten in those with genetic predisposition to the disorder

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Celiac Disease

July 21, 2010 09:34 AM
The Pressure's On

Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: High Blood Pressure, Men's Health, Teen Health

July 21, 2010 06:00 PM
Vaginal Delivery May Be OK After C-Section

Many women should be offered a 'trial of labor,' new guidelines say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cesarean Section, Childbirth

July 20, 2010 06:00 PM
'Get Moving' Can Be Vital Advice for Seniors

For those who start and stick with physical activity, benefits abound, experts say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Exercise for Seniors