11/24/2009
Some Prescription Meds May Raise Seniors' Risks of Falling
Caution needed when taking sedatives, antidepressants, benzodiazepines, review finds |
11/24/2009
Ginkgo Won't Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke in Elderly
But the herbal supplement may help ward off peripheral artery disease, researchers say |
11/24/2009
Dangerous Toys Still on Store Shelves, Report Finds
Focus on toys that pose choking hazard, are too loud, or contain dangerous chemicals |
11/24/2009
Chronic Pain Trips Up Seniors
Discomfort contributes to the falls that plague older adults, study finds
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11/24/2009
Angioplasty Outcomes May Vary Little Between Hospitals
In-hospital death rates didn't differ greatly between high- and low-volume centers, study found |
11/24/2009
Smokers Double Their Risk for Heart Disease
Study finds that quitting improves heart prospects, but cancer risk remains |
11/24/2009
Advertising to Consumers May Raise Drug Prices
With Plavix as an example, study finds no added use but higher costs |
11/24/2009
MRSA Creeping Into Hospitals From the Outside
Community-associated strains have increased sevenfold, study finds
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11/24/2009
Family Financial Status Affects Child-Care Injury Rates
Kids from less-affluent families are at higher risk, study finds |
11/24/2009
Cholesterol Plays Role in Heart Failure Risk
Pumping ability reduced in those with undesirable blood levels, analysis shows |
11/24/2009
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 24, 2009
- Constipation
- Healthy Volunteers (Ages 18-65)
- Type 2 Diabetes
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11/24/2009
Recent Cancer Screening Changes Leave Many Confused
But experts say science is behind reasoning that testing less is OK |
11/24/2009
Parents Worry About Their Kids' Safety on the Internet
Many are concerned with online predators, but few fear cyberbullying, survey finds |
11/24/2009
Childbirth May Slow Progression of Multiple Sclerosis
Patients who had at least one child were less likely to become disabled, study finds |
11/24/2009
Traffic, Dust Linked to Asthma in Kids
Exposure in infancy may lead to persistent wheezing, study finds |
11/24/2009
Stifled Anger at Work Doubles Men's Risk for Heart Attack
More open on-the-job interaction might ease the problem, researchers say |
11/23/2009
Stifled Anger at Work Doubles Men's Risk for Heart Attack
More open on-the-job interaction might ease the problem, researchers say |
11/23/2009
Vigorous Exercise Cuts Stroke Risk for Men, Not Women
Older males saw their odds drop by 63 percent with moderate-to-high intensity workouts |
11/23/2009
Women Should Ignore New Mammogram Guideline, Ex-NIH Chief Says
Dr. Bernadine Healy, first woman to head the agency, said lives could be at risk |
11/23/2009
Vioxx Problems Known Years Before Recall
Study points up weaknesses of drug approval process in United States, researcher says |
