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Aggressive Treatments Don't Help Diabetes Patients Lowering blood pressure and blood fat levels to below current targets did not bring down higher risks of heart problems for diabetes patients, according to new results from a landmark federal study.
ED, Heart Disease May Be Deadly Duo Erectile dysfunction is a major warning sign for cardiovascular disease and early death.
Hip Fracture Risks Linger After Recovery The risks associated with hip fractures may linger long after the initial recovery period is over, especially for men.
Salsalate May Help Treat Type 2 Diabetes Salsalate, a common pain reliever, may help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels.
Vitamin D Supplements Lower Heart Disease Risk Extra sunshine and vitamin D supplements may help ward off heart disease in people with low vitamin D levels.
Treating Non-motor Symptoms of Parkinson's The American Academy of Neurology has issued a new guideline outlining what it says are the most effective treatments for non-motor symptoms common in people with Parkinson’s disease.
New Genetic Autism Test Beats Older Tests A new genetic test for autism, known as chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA), finds more genetic abnormalities than two older tests, a study shows.
Psoriasis Linked to Heart Disease, Cancer People who suffer from psoriasis may be at an increased risk of other serious medical conditions, including heart disease and cancer, studies show.
Cigarette Ad May Have Targeted Teen Girls A Camel cigarette ad may have targeted teenage girls, an antismoking group claims.
School Lunches Linked to Kids' Obesity More than one in three middle school students who regularly eat school lunches are obese or overweight, a study shows.
Lead Risk Lurks in Spice Rack The curry powder in your cabinet may pose a lead poisoning risk to your children, according to a new study.
New Plavix Warning: Lack of Effect in Many People The anti-clotting drug Plavix will get a new "black box" label warning that normal doses don't work for 2% to 14% of patients.
Cataracts From Antidepressants? A Canadian study suggests that SSRI antidepressants raise the risk of cataracts by about 15% -- enough to cause 22,000 extra U.S. cataract cases per year.
Patients Happy With Knee Replacement A survey shows that one year after knee replacement surgery, 95% of patients were happy with their new knees.
Seeing an 'A' Raises Test Scores Simply seeing the letter “A” before an exam might help you improve your grade, but spotting an “F” could make you perform poorly.
ATVs Behind Spike in Kids' Injuries Accidents involving all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have caused “alarming” increases in childhood injuries, often very serious ones, new studies indicate.
Retail Spices Recalled in Salmonella Scare Some Whole Foods and Frontier brand spices have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination of pepper included in the products.
Occasional High Blood Pressure Risky, Too? Occasional high blood pressure readings are often ignored as nothing to worry about, but a new study suggests this episodic high blood pressure is a strong predictor of strokes.
Onion Cream Treats New Stretch Marks A moisturizing cream whose active ingredient is extract of onion can help to take the redness out of new stretch marks.
Cancer Deaths Down Since 'War on Cancer' The U.S. is making gains on at least one war front, the "War on Cancer," according to a new analysis of cancer death statistics.
Cardiac Catheterizations: Too Many Performed? A large percentage of patients without known heart disease who undergo invasive cardiac catheterization to check for dangerous artery blockages do not have them, a new study suggests
Salmonella Risk Prompts Wider Food Recall Nearly 2 million pounds of ready-to-eat beef taquito and chicken quesadilla products that may be contaminated with salmonella have been recalled, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says.
Pill Kills Hard-to-Treat Head Lice Stromectal -- a pill containing ivermectin, a drug used to prevent heartworm in dogs -- kills head lice resistant to first-line treatment better than malathion-based lotion.
NIH Panel: End Bans on Vaginal Birth after C-Section An NIH panel of outside advisors urges a change to hospital rules and doctor guidelines that keep many women who've had a C-section from opting for a natural birth in later pregnancies.
New Diarrhea Danger for Children A severe diarrhea-causing germ once thought to only affect the elderly or seriously ill is now affecting a growing number of healthy children
Platelet-Rich Plasma Helps Tennis Elbow Platelet-rich plasma -- injections of a patient's own blood platelets -- heals of tennis elbow better than cortisone shots, a study finds.
CDC: Genital Herpes Rates Still High One in six Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 have genital herpes and close to 1 in 2 black women are infected, new figures from the CDC reveal.
Good Health Boosts Sexual Life Expectancy Good health may not only help you live longer, it could help you enjoy a longer, more satisfying sex life as well, a study shows.
Melanoma Cases on the Rise While some researchers suggest the rising rates of melanoma may simply reflect a change in how doctors diagnose melanoma and the increased availability of skin cancer screenings, a leading dermatologist says the increase is real.
Companies Get Poor Grades for Kids' Food Ads Most companies lack meaningful policies to curb the marketing of high-fat and high-sugar junk food to children, according to a report by a consumer watchdog group.
Vaccinate Kids to Stop Flu in Community New research confirms that giving flu shots to large numbers of school-age children can protect the community at large.
Long-Term Health Risks Low for Kidney Donors Kidney donors fare just as well as non-donors over the long term, according to a new study.
'Curry' Cream May Fade Wrinkles A moisturizing cream whose active ingredient is the extract that gives Indian curry its distinctive flavor, smel,l and deep orange color may help fade fine facial lines, wrinkles, and aging spots.
Tumor-Melting Virus vs. Prostate Cancer Reovirus is harmless to normal cells -- but it destroys many kinds of cancer cells. A new study in patients with prostate cancer takes the virus closer to being a new cancer treatment.
Sleep Habits Vary by Ethnicity Sleep problems and sleep habits vary among different ethnic groups, according to a new national survey. But among all ethnicities, there remains a common denominator: Many of us simply don't get enough sleep.
Treating Psoriasis If Enbrel Fails If the drug Enbrel stops working, people with psoriasis have two effective options, new research suggests.
New Drug Relieves Hand Eczema A new drug called alitretinoin can help relieve cracked, itchy, irritated hands in people with severe hand eczema, researchers report.
Moderate Drinking Linked to Weight Control Normal-weight women who drink alcohol in moderation are less likely than women who don't drink at all to become overweight or obese, a study shows.
Cholesterol Drugs May Treat Psoriasis A study shows cholesterol-lowering statins may help treat psoriasis.
DASH Diet Fuels the Brain Following the DASH diet may boost brainpower in overweight adults as well as lower blood pressure.
Parents' Strokes Raise Risks for Offspring Odds of having a stroke are higher for people whose fathers or mothers suffered one by the age of 65, a new study suggests.
Chemical in Furniture Linked to Skin Rashes Doctors say a chemical added to furniture shipments from China to prevent the growth of mold has been linked to severe rashes.
Colorado, California Cities Dominate Slimmest Cities List A new ranking of America's least obese cities shows healthy habits make for skinnier residents in several Colorado and California cities, which dominate the top 10.
Worst Cities for People With Asthma Richmond ranks No. 1 as the asthma capital of the country in the latest ranking by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the nonprofit group says.
Zarontin Gets High Marks for Kids' Epilepsy Zarontin, one of the oldest drugs used to treat the most common form of pediatric epilepsy, is also the most effective, a study shows.
New Guidelines for Prostate Cancer Screening The American Cancer Society says men should talk to their doctors about the benefits and limitations of prostate cancer screening before deciding whether to be tested.
Good Diet May Aid Ovarian Cancer Survival Women who eat a healthy diet in the years before their ovarian cancer diagnosis may live longer than those who don't, according to a new study.
Kitchens, Bathrooms No Place for Vitamins The kitchen and bathroom may be the worst rooms in the house to store your vitamins thanks to high humidity levels and temperatures.
Blood Test May Predict Colon Cancer Spread A blood test may soon be able to predict which colon cancers are likely to spread to other parts of the body, according to a new study.
Test May Cut Unneeded Prostate Biopsies An experimental urine test accurately predicts whether a biopsy will reveal prostate cancer.

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ED predictor of heart disease death Erectile dysfunction is a strong predictor of death in men with cardiovascular disease, according to new research out this week.
At Bronx clinic, the eyes are windows to medical records But far from the sleek European airports, a South Bronx clinic that operates in one of the most impoverished U.S. areas uses iris scanning to prevent medical record mishaps.
Vaccine court finds no link to autism A special court ruled Friday that there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate that vaccines caused autism in three cases.
Boundaries always teacher's duty A 33-year-old California teacher is charged with having sex with a 14-year-old student. Whatever strong bonds students and teachers may have, it's always the adult's responsibility to set boundaries, experts say.
CDC tells sick ship not to sail The Centers for Disease Control is making a no-sail recommendation for at least four full days for the Celebrity Mercury cruise ship to investigate recurring outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness, a CDC spokesman said Monday.
House health care foes have 200 votes Even as a top House Democrat expressed confidence in passing legislation to overhaul health care, a new CNN analysis shows that opposition in the House of Representatives to the Senate health care plan has reached 200 members.
D.C. hands out female condoms On a Saturday at the Lamar Edward Salon, a small cluster of women watch a demonstration of a new product.
Study: 9/11 workers show heart trouble Exposure to debris at Ground Zero may be linked to heart problems in police officers, according to a new study announced Saturday.
Annie Lennox speaks out on AIDS Singer and activist Annie Lennox wants the world to know that the HIV virus and the debilitating condition it causes, AIDS, are the leading killers of women of reproductive age in the world.
Reid's wife undergoes neck surgery after wreck The wife of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid underwent neck surgery Friday after being injured with their daughter in a four-vehicle wreck in suburban Washington a day earlier, her surgeon said.

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