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FDA Panel Backs At-Home HIV Test

Study Shows MS Patients at Most Risk for Drug-Linked Brain Illness

U.S. Bests Canada, Europe in Drug Approvals

CDC Lowers Lead-Poisoning Threshold for Kids

Health Tip: When Physical Therapy Ends

Head Blows May Hamper Learning in College Athletes

Paralyzed Patients Use Mind to Move Robotic Arm

Many Parents of Kids With Autism Don't Put Faith in Pediatricians

Many Primary Care Docs Don't Know Long-Term Effects of Chemo: Survey

Study Links Antibiotic to Slight Rise in Heart Patients' Death Risk

Urban Hospitals May Act as Breeding Ground for MRSA

'Blast Wind' Linked to Chronic Brain Injuries in Military

Advanced Prostate Cancer Drug May Help at Earlier Stage

Blacks, Hispanics Have Increased Adenoma Prevalence

CDC: 35th Report on the Health of the Nation Published

Could Nasal Spray of 'Love Hormone' Treat Autism?

Daily Coffee May Help Keep Grim Reaper Away

Developmental Woes Common in Siblings of Children With Autism

Diagonal Ear Lobe Crease Tied to Coronary Artery Disease

Dinosaurs May Have Suffered From Arthritis

Education Is Key to Health: Report

Experimental Drug Helps Fight Some Childhood Cancers, Study Finds

Genetic Test May Spot Raised Autism Risk

Health Highlights: May 16, 2012

Health Tip: When Should I Wash My Hands?

Increased Sudden Cardiac Death Rate Among HIV Patients

Many People With Dementia Die at Home

Outcomes Good for Status Asthmaticus Patients in ICU

Palpitations May Signal Future Heart Rhythm Problem

Pazopanib Active in Metastatic Soft-Tissue Sarcoma

Repeated Revascularization Doesn't Aid High-Risk Patients

Sex Influences Survival in Esophageal Cancer

Some Function Returned to Hand in Spinal Cord Injury Patient

Some People Really Might Have 'Gaydar'

Two-Drug Combo May Be Safe for Melanoma Treatment

U.S. Task Force Issues Blood Pressure Guidelines

Acupuncture Tied to Improved Dyspnea on Exertion in COPD

AIDS Relief Assistance Linked to Greater Decline in Mortality

Air Pollution Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Markers

Are Post-Angioplasty Stress Tests Unnecessary?

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, May 6-10, 2012

Asthma Cases Continue to Rise in U.S., Affecting Millions

Beijing's Olympic Smog Shows Pollution's Effect on Health

Better Outcomes at High-Volume Stroke Centers

Blacks, Hispanics Have Higher Colon Polyp Risk Than Previously Thought

Doctors Restore Some Hand Function to Quadriplegic Patient

Early Addition of Prenatal Micronutrients Ups Child Survival

Fitness Fights High Blood Pressure, Even With Family History

Genes Might Be Key to Parkinson's Spread

Health Highlights: May 15, 2012

Health Tip: Exercising in the Heat

Health Tip: Put the Brakes on Drowsy Driving

Inhaled Steroids Lead to Big Drop in Asthma Deaths at Texas Hospital: Study

Lack of Post-MI Discharge Advice Hinders Sexual Activity

Low Back Pain Improves Soon After Treatment, but Still Lingers

More Education Linked to Lower Mortality in Over 40s

PET More Sensitive Than CT for Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Plavix's New Generic Status Could Be Boon for Patients

Screening for Retinopathy Every Two Years Deemed Safe

Small Benefit of Inhaled Corticosteroids for Sinusitis

Steroid Nasal Sprays Show Small Benefit for Sinusitis: Study

Subretinal Prosthesis Shows Promise in Rats

Trail Making Test Performance Predicts Post-Stroke Mortality

Trial Set to See if Drug Can Prevent Alzheimer's

Two-Drug Combo Helps Teens With Migraines

U.S. Assistance to Africa Cut AIDS-Related Deaths: Study

U.S. Lifetime Prevalence of Sleep Walking ~30 Percent

FDA Issues Multiple Sclerosis Drug Alert

Patients on Gilenya for MS May Require Extended Monitoring

In Rat Study, Eye Device Shows Promise for Restoring Sight

'Self-Managing' COPD Might Pose Risks, Study Suggests

AHA: CHF Hospital Readmission Linked to Availability of Care

'Button' Batteries Sending More Kids to ER: Study

A Little More Education, a Little Longer Life?

Acupuncture May Help Ease Symptoms of COPD

AHA: Clot-Busting Drug OK for Stroke Patients on Warfarin

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, May 5-9, 2012

American Psychiatric Association, May 5-9, 2012

Baby Bottles, Pacifiers, Sippy Cups Can Injure

Back Pain Therapy Often Yields Early Benefits: Study

Batteries Increasing Culprit of ER Visits Among Young Boys

Being Fit Lowers HTN Risk in Those With Parental History

Beta Blocker Use Is Not Linked to Reduced Colon Cancer Risk

Common Blood Pressure Drugs May Not Cut Colon Cancer Risk

CT Colonography Accurate for 10 mm Adenomas

ECO: Behavioral Treatment for Obesity Effective in Children

ECO: New Weight Loss Drug Effective in Advanced Obesity

Employment Prospects Dim for Young Adults With Autism

Eye Changes May Predict Heart Disease in Blacks With Diabetes

For Dementia Patients, Feeding Tubes May Increase Bed Sores

Health Highlights: May 14, 2012

Health Tip: How to Wash Your Hands Properly

Health Tip: Tame Your Food Cravings

People With HIV at Higher Odds of Sudden Cardiac Death

Pot Might Help Ease Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

Psychiatric Patients Wait Average of 11.5 Hours in ER

Researchers Test Laxative-Free Colon Scan

Secondhand Smoke May Harm Heart Function

Sleepwalking in Adults More Common Than Thought

Smoking Cannabis Reduces Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis

Some Sports May Help Protect Men's Bones

Sumatriptan/Naproxen Helpful in Treating Teens' Migraines

Thrombus Aspiration in Primary PCI Has No Effect on Outcomes

Walking While Bottle Drinking Causes Injuries in Toddlers

Youth With ASD Have Poor Postsecondary Outcomes

With Weights, You Can Lighten Your Load

Does Your Child Have Seasonal Allergies or a Cold?

Shape Up, Safely, for Summer

Only Half of Meds Taken by Kids Have 'Adequate' Safety Info: Study

FDA Panel Gives Blessing to New Weight-Loss Drug

New Weight-Loss Drug Shows Promise in Trial

Lifesaving Defibrillators Often Not Nearby When Needed

Availability of Beds, Poverty Drive Costly Hospital Readmissions

Sex After Heart Attack? Doc's OK May Be Key

'Email Vacations' Boost Job Productivity, Lower Stress: Study

African-Americans Have More Severe Sclerosis Complications

AHA: Middle-Aged Fitness Lowers Health Care Costs Later

AHA: Telemonitoring Improves Blood Pressure Control

Blacks Less Likely to Get Help on Scene After Cardiac Arrest: Study

Blood Clot Risk Elevated in Patch and Vaginal Ring Users

Blood Clot Risk Linked to Some Non-Pill Contraceptives

Brain Stimulation Improves Brain Function in Alzheimer's

DNA Methylation Level Is Marker of Breast Cancer Risk

Elective Induction of Labor Tied to Reduced Perinatal Mortality

FDA Advisers Back Pill to Help Prevent HIV Infection

First, Second Kidney Transplants Have Similar Success: Study

Genetic Profile of Circulating Tumor Cells Is Heterogeneous

Global Deaths in Children Under 5 Down Since 2000

Health Highlights: May 11, 2012

Health Tip: Having an Allergy to Medication

Health Tip: Help Prevent Gas in Babies

Higher Melanoma Mutation Rate Tied to Chronic Sun Exposure

HRS: Statins Reduce the Risk of A-Fib in Elderly With HTN

Induced Labor Late in Pregnancy Has Pros, Cons

Is Combining Hysterectomy and a Tummy Tuck Safe?

New Technique Removes Inoperable Abdominal Tumors

Older People With Dementia Cared for Mostly at Home

Oxygen Therapy Slows Type 1 Diabetes in Mice, Study Says

Rituximab Little Use in Resistant Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome

SCAI: Ixmyelocel-T Studied for Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Sooner Is Better for Controlling Obese Kids' Weight: Study

Weight-Loss Surgery May Also Help Menstruation, Skin, Hair

Women Exposed to Violence Might Have More Risky Sex

FDA Issues Warning on Controversial MS Treatment

Many Young Adults at Risk of Skin Cancer: CDC

AHA: Bypassing Non-PCI Hospital Ups Outcomes in STEMI

Black Africans Less Apt to Develop Heart Rhythm Disorder Than Whites

Clot-Buster Doesn't Raise Bleeding Risk in Warfarin Patients: Study

ECO: Entering Parent Bed Lowers Odds of Child Obesity

ECO: Gut Microbiota, Protein Intake Affect Child Obesity

ECO: Normalizing Testosterone in Men Linked to Weight Loss

Fitness in Middle Age Lowers Medical Costs Later: Study

Glycemic Variability Affects Mood and Quality of Life

Gut Bugs Might Influence Child's Odds for Obesity

Health Highlights: May 10, 2012

Health Tip: Do I Need the Meningococcal Vaccine?

Health Tip: When Your Knee is Unstable

HRS: Waist-to-Hip Ratio Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death

JAM-A Has Inhibitory Role in Platelets

Less Testing in ER for Children With Non-Private Insurance

Lowest Fused Vertebral Level Linked to Motion in Scoliosis

Many Women Still Smoke During Pregnancy

Mid- and Late-Life Depression Tied to Dementia Risk

Nonmedical Prescription Pain Medication Use Peaks at Age 16

Pot Belly Boosts Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death: Study

Scleroderma Complications Worse in Blacks Than Whites: Study

Smell Tests Don't Predict Alzheimer's, Study Finds

Statins May Help Prevent Irregular Heartbeat in Elderly

Stem Cell Study Shows Promising Results Against Heart Failure

Strides Made in Diagnosing, Treating Lupus

Substantial Survival for Older Adults With Diabetes

Sun Protective Behavior on the Rise in U.S. Adults

Team-Centered Multicondition Care Deemed Cost-Effective

Long Auto Commutes Found to Be Hazardous to Health

Rate of Hospitalizations for Stroke Has Declined in U.S.

Wheelchair Breakdowns on the Rise, Study Finds

Lack of Sleep Not Necessarily Detrimental to Surgical Skills

Amino Acid Levels Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Angioplasty May Be Risky for Those With Poor Leg Circulation

Avastin and Lucentis Equally Improve Visual Acuity in AMD

Can Testosterone Therapy Help Obese Men Lose Weight?

Chromosomal Screening Improves IVF Pregnancy Rates

Colon Cancer Gaps for Blacks, Whites Largely Due to Screening

Epilepsy Treatment Response Patterns Usually Constant

FDA Seeks Less Radiation for Kids Getting X-Rays, CT Scans

FDA Seems to Back Pill to Help Prevent HIV

Health Highlights: May 9, 2012

Health Tip: Help Prevent Chronic Ear Infections

Health Tip: Make Sure Your Child's Bike is the Right Size

Health-Related QoL Evaluated for Children With Brain Tumors

High Infection Rates Seen in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Infection Causes 1 in 6 Cancers Worldwide: Study

Infectious Agents Cause About One in Six Cancers Worldwide

IUDs Highly Effective As Emergency Contraception

IUDs Work as Emergency Contraceptive: Review

Lenalidomide Maintenance Beneficial in Multiple Myeloma

Metformin May Have Dual Effect in Breast Cancer

New Drug Shows Promise for Myeloma Patients

New Technique Predicts Prostate Cancer Relapse

Norovirus Outbreak Traced to Reusable Grocery Bag