11/20/2009
Many Women Miscalculate Time to Full-Term Birth
1 in 4 thinks it's as short as 34 weeks, potentially adding to preemie delivery rate, experts say |
11/20/2009
Text Messages Might Increase Sunscreen Usage
With daily reminders, people may be more apt to protect their skin |
11/20/2009
Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S.
But, flu activity remains high and is expected to continue, CDC says
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11/20/2009
Swine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma Harder
Canadian study finds more severe cases than with seasonal flu |
11/20/2009
Formaldehyde May Endanger Funeral Workers
Leukemia risk is found to increase with longer exposure to embalming fluids
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11/20/2009
Athletes Seeking Doping Agents Can Still Find Them Online
Banned products are readily available, researchers say |
11/20/2009
Three-Month Supply Lowers Drug Costs
Consumers save up to one-third buying 90-day supply, study finds |
11/20/2009
'Hobbits' Were a Distinct Species, Study Concludes
Skeletal analysis shows Homo floresiensis anatomy differed from modern-day humans |
11/20/2009
Unraveling the 'Mad Cow' Mystery
Key molecule identified by researchers |
11/20/2009
Blood Test Could Boost Clarity of Breast MRI Results for Some
Taking menstrual cycle into account when booking exam may cut need for repeat scans, study suggests |
11/20/2009
Discovery Boosts Boys' Prospects for Post-Cancer Fertility
Testicular cells could be preserved for later use, study suggests |
11/20/2009
Even Smokers Support Bans at Work
Employees in India strongly favor no-smoking rules, Germans less keen: survey |
11/20/2009
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2009
- H1N1 Flu Vaccine
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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11/20/2009
No Immediate Changes Expected in Mammogram Coverage
Health plans say routine screening is an individual decision |
11/20/2009
Using Cell Phones, Internet to Battle Eating Disorders
Online and text messages might be more helpful than therapy for some, researchers suggest |
11/20/2009
New Pap Test Guidelines: Start Later, Have Fewer
Experts urge first screen at 21, then once every 2 years or more, not annually
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11/19/2009
Asthma Combo Seems Less Influenced by Genes
Findings may not apply to blacks, researchers note |
11/19/2009
New 'Skin' From Stem Cells
Technique used in mice may offer hope to burn patients awaiting grafts |
11/19/2009
Errors in Surgical Procedures Persist
Poor communication causes most mistakes in and out of operating room, VA study shows |
11/19/2009
Kidney Transplant, Sleep Disorder May Add Up to Trouble
Heart disease, stroke more likely for organ recipients with sleep apnea, study finds |
