Kids’ Obesity May Lead to Epidemic of Adult Diabetes
Impact has yet to be felt, since type 2 course may take 10 years to show, study says

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U.S. elementary schools have better offerings than high schools, study says

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Children as young as 2 should be tested for high cholesterol, group says

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Health Tip: Protect Your Hearing
Cancer Care Unaffected by Doctor Reimbursement Changes
Father’s Age a Factor in Infertility
Healthier Lifestyles Would Lengthen American Lives
Gender Plays Role in Kidney Transplant Outcomes
Compound in Red Wine Fights Ravages of Age
More 90-Plus Women Than Men Prone to Dementia
New Ear Tube Device Helps Treat Infections Faster
Health Tip: Giving Medications to People With Alzheimer’s
Lung Infections Cost Hospitals More Than $10B in 2006
New Hope Against the Cold Sore Virus
Glaucoma Treatment Can Prevent Blindness
Extreme Heat a Deadly Risk for Older Adults
Mental Test Spots Alzheimer’s Risk
Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn’s Disease
High Birth Weight Doubles Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Research Links Low HDL Levels With Memory Loss
Organ Donation: An Advancing Science Hindered by Supply Shortages
Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Early Promise
Staying Social May Keep Dementia at Bay
Hip Replacement Boosts Mobility at Any Age
Unhealthy Meals Dull Older Diabetics’ Memory
Sprinters Closest to Starter’s Pistol Have Edge
Chronic Kidney Disease Growing Globally
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Guidelines Updated
Sudden Hearing Loss May Portend Stroke
Women Don’t Notice 40% of Their Hot Flashes
Gene Variant May Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease
Low Childhood IQ Tied to Dementia in Old Age
Oral Drug Helps Prevent Clotting After Hip Replacement
Education, Income Affect Heart Attack Survival Rates
Senior Falls Can Lead to Brain Injury
Brain Scans Detect Alzheimer’s Disease Quickly
Alzheimer’s Drug May Reduce Preemie Brain Injury
Subtle Nervous System Problems Signal Stroke Risk
Poorer Patients Have Poorer Survival After Cancer Diagnosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Boosts Melanoma Incidence
CT Screens for Lung Cancer Not a Cure-All
Low Blood Sodium Predicts Mortality in PAH Patients
Autoimmune Disease Treatment May Not Dampen Immune System
HIV Tests Cost-Effective for Some Seniors
FDA Panel Recommends Enbrel for Pediatric Patients
Alzheimer’s Protein Tied to HIV Progression
Diabetes Drug May Prevent Early Puberty in Young Girls
FDA Orders Warning Label on Older Antipsychotics
Inexpensive Compound Could Treat Severe Diarrhea
Type, Severity of Iraq War Injuries Change Over Time
2nd Option Improves Abdominal Aorta Repair Outcomes
Studies Support Testosterone Supplements for Older Men
Countdown to Hair Loss
High Blood Pressure in Kids Tracks Into Adulthood
Diabetes Might Help Spur Hearing Loss
Omega-3 Foods May Lower Eye Disease Risk
Delayed Sleep Pattern Tied to Irregular Menstrual Cycles
Pursuit of Females Dates Way, Way Back
Better Sleepers Are ’Successful Agers’
Abnormal Sleep Patterns in Older Men Spell Trouble
Cancer Drug Appears to Help With Aggressive MS
New Class of Drugs May Fight Alzheimer’s
Golimumab Eases Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Sleep Apnea Linked to Memory Loss
DNA Coding May Make Bowel Prone to Cancer
Raloxifene Cuts Risk of Certain Type of Breast Cancer
Adding Light Eases Behavioral Problems of Dementia
Researchers Update Risk-of-Death Charts
Medicare Costs for Cancer Treatment Soar
New Imaging Tool Can Spot Glaucoma Risk
Smoking Tied to Memory Loss in Middle Age
College Night Owls Have Lower Grades
Older Diabetics’ Risk of Cardiac Ischemia Lower Than Thought
Applying Parallel Pressure Improves Vascular Grafting
’21 for 21’: A Deadly Binge Drinking Ritual on College Campuses
Hispanic Workers Dying at Higher Rates Than Others
Drinking Cuts Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
Red Wine Compound Helps Heart, May Slow Aging
Racial Disparities Widespread in Kidney Patient Outcomes
FDA Starts Safety Review of Autoimmune Disorder Drugs
3-Drug Combo Improves Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Outcomes
Acupuncture Eases Side Effects of Head, Neck Cancer Treatments
Hodgkin Lymphoma Kids Face Greater Risk of Future Problems
Chemo May Limit Fertility in Breast Cancer Survivors
Young Hodgkin Survivors Face Later Risk of Second Cancers
Anemia Drugs May Speed Tumor Growth in Some Cancer Patients
Black Cancer Patients Choose More Aggressive End-of-Life Care
Health Tip: Diet for People With Alzheimer’s
Health Tip: Living With a Pacemaker
Green Tea Antioxidant May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
Active Social Life Helps Keep Aging Mind Sharp
Ibuprofen No Better at Reducing Alzheimer’s Risk
Study IDs Gene for Late-Onset Alzheimer’s
Antipsychotics Dangerous for Elderly With Dementia
Spending Doesn’t Improve Patients’ Perception of Care
Cane Use May Cut Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis
Obese Patients at Greater Infection Risk After Hip Replacement
Health Tip: Talk to Loved Ones About Your Alzheimer’s
Probiotics Help Adult Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery
Green Tea May Help Brain Cope With Sleep Disorders
ICU Docs Less Likely to Discuss End-of-Life Issues With Blacks
Vulnerability to Shingles May Hinge on Family
Surgical Outcomes Depend on a Host of Variables
Hormone Therapy Safe, Effective for Women Entering Menopause
Black Men Less Likely to Choose Elective Stomach Aorta Surgery
More Dialysis Not Better in Acute Kidney Injury
Low Vitamin D Tied to Depression in Older Adults
Vitamin D Use Linked to Lower Mortality in Kidney Patients
Hot Flashes Reduced by Neck Injection
Heart Device Recipients Often Not Aware of Recalls
New Guidelines Issued for Implanted Heart Devices
CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine for Those Over 60
Stroke Patients at High Risk for Falls
Danger From Heart Surgery Drug Confirmed
Death Gap Widens Between Educated and Those Not
Quality Lags at Safety-Net Hospitals
Breast-feeding Might Shield Women From Rheumatoid Arthritis
Viagra May Protect Hearts of Some Muscular Dystrophy Patients
Decoding Muscle Stem Cell Development
Celebrex, Naproxen Won’t Prevent Mental Decline
Group B Strep Down Among Newborns, Up Among Adults
Demanding Jobs May Pay Cognitive Dividends in Retirement
Health Tip: Discussing Death With Children
Arthritis Hits More Than Half of Diabetics
Secret to Treating Tinnitus in Vets May Be Unlocked in Zebrafish
Study Offers Clues to Link Between Arrhythmia, Sudden Death
Electronic Pillbox Helps Seniors Stick to Drug Regimens
Health Tip: Good Shoes Can Prevent Falls
Several Therapies Show Promise for Vascular Depression
Quarter of Disabled Seniors Use Risky Medications
Ibuprofen Linked to Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk
Federal Health Plan for Children Still Leaves Needs Unmet
Common Medications Could Cause Physical Impairment in the Elderly
Health Tip: Activities for People With Alzheimer’s
Government Picks Up Health Tab of Uninsured Workers
Diabetes Seems to Heighten Glaucoma Risk
Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Factors May Be Gender-Specific
Napping Habits Tied to Sleep Disorders
Medicare Costs Soar for Cancer Care
Pituitary Hormone May Boost Women’s Heart Risk
Health Insurance Premiums Skyrocket
Viscosity Enhancers Curb Bleeding Complications
Health Tip: Wear and Tear on the Knees
New Worries Over Blockbuster Meds Avandia, Fosamax
Epilepsy Drug Linked to Bone Loss
An Alternative to Medicinal Marijuana
HRT Increases Stroke Risk
Elderly More Likely to Battle Sleep Disorders
FDA Panel Urges Stronger Warnings for LASIK Surgery
Chinese Ants Show Promise in Fighting Arthritis, Other Diseases
Factors in Cancer Death Rates Stay Stagnant
1 in 4 Uninsured Are Eligible for Aid But Aren’t Enrolled
When It Comes to Memory, It’s All About Location
Increase in Diagnostic Imaging Fueled by Self-Referring Doctors
Enzyme Beneficial to Alzheimer’s Plays Darker Role in Other Dementia
Brain Patterns Predict Mistakes
Cutting Phosphate May Protect Kidney Patients From Heart Trouble
Common Chemotherapy Drug Linked to Memory Problems
Number of U.S. General Surgeons in Decline
Disparities in Life Expectancy Increasing
Antipsychotic Drugs Linked to Pneumonia in Elderly
Seniors No Strangers to Happiness
Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Shows Mixed Results
Mammograms Still a Good Idea for Elderly Women
Treating PTSD Helps Kids Deal With Loss
Chronic Exposure to Solvents Disturbs Brain’s Wiring
Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Promise
Common Medications May Harm Memory in Older People
High Doses of Vitamin E Lengthen Lives of Alzheimer’s Patients
Smoking, Drinking, Cholesterol May Be Alzheimer’s Risk Factors
Chemo May Not Affect Memory in Breast Cancer Patients
Sleep Disorder Linked to Neurodegenerative Conditions
Most Early-Onset Dementia Not Alzheimer’s
Heart Failure Drugs Linked to Hip Bone Loss in Older Men
Detecting, Diagnosing Breast Cancers
Hormone Replacement May Cut Risk for Age-Linked Eye Disease
While Hospice Care Is Growing, Not All Have Access
Researchers Identify New Genetic Links to Psoriasis
Few Countries on Track to Curb Maternal, Child Mortality Rates
When a Mind Begins to Disappear: A Young Family’s Journey to the Dark Side
Medical Errors Costing U.S. Billions
Raloxifene Safe for Women With Decreased Kidney Function
Caffeine May Block High Cholesterol Linked to Alzheimer’s
Aerobic Exercise Keeps You Young
HRT Dosing May Determine Risks, Benefits
Testosterone Therapy May Reduce Bone Loss in Older Men
Painkillers Boost Muscle Mass Among Weight-Training Elderly
One-Third of Dementia Cases Laid to Small Blood Vessel Damage
Age-Related Eye Disease on the Increase
Yoga Program May Help Prevent Falls in Elderly
Seniors Avoid ER at Start of Month
Fetal Cells Detected in Mothers’ Blood Years After Donor Egg Pregnancies
Antipsychotic Drugs of Little Benefit to Alzheimer’s Patients
Seat Belt Use by Pregnant Women Could Save 200 Fetuses a Year
Report Finds Big Disparities in Well-Being of U.S. Kids
Study Finds Older Corneas Suitable for Transplantation
U.N. Seeks to Curb World’s Traffic Deaths
Angioplasty Proves Reasonable Alternative to Bypass Surgery
Researchers Successfully Test Ebola Vaccines
Anniversary of Parent’s Passing Can Trigger Death
Poor Sense of Smell May Be Early Sign of Parkinson’s
Health Tip: How a Pacemaker Helps the Heart
IPods Don’t Interfere With Pacemakers, Study Shows
Older Women Have Harder Time Preserving Muscle Than Men
High Costs Force Third of Americans to Skip Needed Health Care
Woman’s Abdominal Organs Removed in Unique Cancer Surgery
Therapeutic Cloning Works in Mice With Parkinson’s
Pacemakers Change Biology of the Heart
New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Works for Adults, Children
Gene Linked to Form of Parkinson’s Disease
Fosamax Linked to Unusual Femur Fractures
New Foam Treatment for Varicose Veins
Balance in Old Age Tied to Brain Changes
Genetic Medicine Making Inroads Against Disease
The Elderly Can Be Candidates for Angioplasty, Stenting
Head and Neck Cancer Outcomes a Mixed Bag
Umbilical Cord Blood Injections Aid Aging Brains
Health Tip: When Flat Feet Cause Pain
Severe Menopause Symptoms Raise Heart Risks
Anxiety Helps Elderly Women Live Longer
Survey Finds Many Americans Clueless About Eye Disease
Health Tip: Age Affects the Senses
Caring for Heart Patients Can Strain Hearts
Glaucoma May Boost Cardiovascular Death Risk in Blacks
Gulf War Illness Strongly Linked to Chemical Exposure
Yoga Eases Menopause Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors
Health Tip: Understanding Autoimmune Diseases
Memory Loss in Hyperactive State With Alzheimer’s
Surgery Better Than Stents for Multiple Blockages
Diabetes Rates Continue to Soar
Short Birth Length Boosts Men’s Suicide Risk
Digital Mammography Better Than Film for Some Women
Health Tip: Am I Getting Too Old to Drive?
Toll-Free Hotline to Help Seniors Avoid Falls
Dinosaurs Had Teen Pregnancies, Too
Co-Pays Contribute to Drop in Preventive Care
Cultural Beliefs May Keep Blacks From Hospice Care
Health Tip: Understanding Shingles
Exercise Program Eases Arthritis
Medicare’s Drug Program Enrollment Up, Costs Down
Sedentary Lifestyle Accelerates Aging
IPods Don’t Interfere With Heart Pacemakers
Middle Age a Low Point for Most
Stents Slightly Better Than Bypass for Blocked Left Coronary Artery
Health Tip: Coping With Urinary Incontinence
Health Tip: Exercise Routines for Arthritis Patients
Bush’s Budget Proposal Would Cut Medicare Spending
Key Risk Factors for Suicide Consistent Across Globe
New Therapies Could Change Organ Transplants
Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Lower Production of B Cells
Driving Skills Decline Among People With Early Alzheimer’s
Ear Wax Softener Can Affect Hearing, Study Reports
Dementia Diagnosis Typically Means Death Within Five Years
46 Million Americans Suffer From Arthritis
Low Testosterone Could Weaken Older Men’s Bones
Fingers Point to Risk for Arthritic Knees
Biotechnology Builds a New Heart
FDA Warns Against Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy
Vitamin D May Curb Falls in High-Risk Older Women
Depression, Obesity Coexist in Many Middle-Aged Women
Exercise Eases Some Menopause Symptoms
Modified-Release Prednisone May Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis
Medicare Drug Plan Fuels Health-Care Spending
Aspirin Resistance Boosts Heart Risks in Cardiac Patients
Gene That Creates Cerebral Cortex Discovered
Small Lifestyle Changes Can Boost Longevity
Calcium Supplements Could Raise Heart Risks in Postmenopausal Women
Uninsured Benefit Once They Are Covered by Medicare
Food Pyramid for Older Adults Gets an Update
Seasonal Safety Tips for Older Adults
Neural Insights Could Bring Better Cochlear Implants
Scientists Marvel at Santa’s Stamina
Bone Density Tests Do Predict Women’s Fracture Risk
Lack of Strong Thirst Signals Leads Elderly to Drink Too Little
Uninsured More Likely to Die From Cancer Following Diagnosis
Maintaining Routine Can Chase Holiday Blues Away
Hospice: An Overlooked Option
Experts Compare Osteoporosis Drugs
Men Who Smoke Prone to Impotence
Study Finds Cholesterol Fine-Tunes Hearing
Arimidex Beats Tamoxifen in Keeping Breast Cancer at Bay
Gene Tweak Reverses Aging in Mouse Skin Cells
Blood Markers Might Predict Clotting Risk With HRT
Study Probes Source of Knee Arthritis Pain
Cancer Patients Hold Fast to Belief That Opioids Mean Death
Partial Face Transplant Patient Doing Well
Love in the World of Alzheimer’s
Diabetes Drug Avandia Could Weaken Bones
Most Medicare Recipients Ignore Colorectal Cancer Screening
Group Seeks Refinement of Knee Arthritis Treatment Guidelines
3 Common Drugs Trigger Most ER Visits by Seniors
Breaking Down Barriers to End-of-Life Care for Children
Health Tip: End-of-Life Planning
Mourning Death of Loved One Raises Your Risk of Dying
Home-Based Senior Care Program Has Limited Benefits
Observational Studies Often Overshadow Clinical Research
A Full and Long Life, Despite Diabetes
Older Patients Can Do Well With Kidney Transplant
’High-Trauma’ Fractures Tied to Weak Bones
Drug Fights Medication-Linked Bone Loss
Back Pain Prevention Should Start With a Plan
Long-Term Beta Carotene Use May Protect Against Dementia
Depression Linked to Bone Loss in Younger Women
Criteria Predict Women’s 5-Year Risk for Fracture
Fish, Fruits, Veggies May Cut Dementia Risk
Drug Combos Effective Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
Health Tip: Fluid in the Ear
Defibrillators Not Dangerous While Driving
Health Tip: Emotional Reasons for Erectile Dysfunction
Arthritis Takes Major Toll on Workplace
Rheumatoid Arthritis Boosts Heart Disease Threat
Vioxx Settlement Puts Painkillers Back in the Spotlight
Vioxx Ban Tied to Rise in Serious GI Trouble
Drugs Can Ease Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Total Knee Replacement Safe for Most Patients
New Test Criteria Spots Rheumatoid Arthritis Sooner
Sticking With Meds Lowers Elderly Fracture Risk
Spirituality Helps Older Black Women Beat Hypertension
Severe Urinary Problems Boost Death Risk in Older Men
Botox Offers Shot in Arm for Arthritis Sufferers
Close to Barefoot Best for Arthritic Knees
Older Adults No More Distractible Than Younger Set
Antibody Test Could Spot Rheumatoid Arthritis Early
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs May Lower Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
ACL Tears Worth Fixing in Seniors
Health Tip: When Caregiving Becomes Too Stressful
Double Lung Transplant Better for Younger COPD Patients
Common Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Won’t Raise Blood Cancer Risk
Ginkgo Biloba Might Not Preserve Memory in Octogenarians
U.S. Health Care Spending to Double by 2017, Report Predicts
Antibiotic Use in Dementia Patients Questioned
More Elderly Americans Living With Heart Failure
Experts Offer Clarity on Confusion Surrounding Stents
Heart Disease Deaths Over-Reported in New York City
Earlier Colon Cancer Screens Urged for Smokers
Taking Multiple Pain Relievers May Cause Complications
Health Tip: Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis
Surgery Best for Narrowing of Spine
Eyes a Window to Hearing Loss?
Missing Chromosome Improves Response to Brain Tumor Treatment
Don’t Lose Sight of Vision Care, Group Urges
Tango Classes Put Parkinson’s Patients a Step Ahead
Single Mutation in Mitochondrial DNA Weakens Heart, Muscles
Learning Disabilities May Presage Later Language Problems
Lack of Brain Protein May Explain ’Rain Man’ Abilities
’Fluorescent’ Retinal Cells Warn of Eye Disease
Gene Variations Help Regulate Response to Stress
Depression Rarely Discussed With RA Patients
Disability Stronger Predictor of Longevity Than Disease Is
Campaign Targets Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Kids
FDA Warns of Children’s Deaths Linked to Botox
Gene Linked to Inflammatory Arthritis Also Raises Heart Risks
Harnessing Human Energy for Medical Good
Blood Pressure, Heartbeat Problems Aggravate Alzheimer’s
Experts Propose Rules to Rate Hospitals’ Safety
Training, Experience Can Change How Brains Work
New Heart Pump Helps Women Awaiting Transplants
Combigan Drops Approved for Glaucoma
Little Evidence Silicone Breast Implants Harm Health
Almost 2 Million U.S. Vets Lack Health Insurance
Younger Veterans at Greater Suicide Risk
High Dose Radiation for Prostate Cancer Won’t Raise Sexual Dysfunction
Most Americans Have Poor ’Eye-Q’
Zinc Helps Elderly Ward Off Pneumonia
Some Female Athletes Risking Weaker Bones
Defib Wire Warning Shouldn’t Worry Most Users: Experts
Many Patients Don’t Report Use of OTC Pain Drugs
Tea Helps Toughen Older Women’s Hips
Medicaid Managed Care Seems to Fall Short
Erectile Dysfunction: A Harbinger of Heart Trouble
Take Care of Your Heart Before and After Problems
Cataract Surgery: A Bargain, Despite the Price
Post-Knee Replacement Physio Helps in Short Term
Most Women Unaware of Hormone Replacement Study
Health Tip: Understanding Glaucoma
Once-a-Year Bone Drug Lowers Fracture Risk
1 in 4 Men Over 30 Has Low Testosterone
Small Incisions Make Heart Valve Surgery Safer
Drug, Pacemaker Fight Irregular Heartbeat
Genes Boost Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus
Health Tip: Caring For Your Hearing Aid
Seniors Need a Safety Plan in Face of Disasters
Flaxseed May Relieve Hot Flashes
Swelling After Knee Injury May Hinder Healing
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Varicose Veins
Advanced Age No Bar to Liver Transplant
Daily Calcium Does Protect Bone
Weight-Loss Surgeries Extend Lives
Restricting Blood Flow May Help Heart Bypass Patients
Healthy Lifestyle Key To Cancer Prevention
Direct-to-Consumer Drug Ads Booming Despite Criticisms
Nursing Home Residents at Highest Heatstroke Risk
Stabilizing Eye Pressure Key to Glaucoma Care
Extreme Heat Hits Elderly Harder
Warfarin Trumps Aspirin in Preventing Stroke in Elderly
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