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3/30/2008: Cholera kills 39 in western Kenya amid fresh fears: officials (AFP)
3/30/2008: Health Highlights: March 30, 2008
3/30/2008: Drug-Eluting Stents Safe After Heart Attack
3/30/2008: Anticoagulant Drugs Had Similar Outcomes After Angioplasty
3/30/2008: US cardiologists target stress as key foe (AFP)
3/30/2008: Managing Stress Can Lower Heart Death Risk
3/30/2008: Anniversary of Parent's Passing Can Trigger Death
3/30/2008: Prasugrel better on stent-related clots than Plavix: study (AFP)
3/30/2008: Italian mozzarella producers welcome Brussels' reprieve (AFP)
3/29/2008: Flu shots leave heart failure patients at risk
3/29/2008: Repeat blood clots more common with stents: study
3/29/2008: Small hospitals push to do heart work (AP)
3/29/2008: You May Be the Key to Cancer Prevention
3/29/2008: New Drug Shows Promise in Use With Coronary Stents
3/29/2008: Health Highlights: March 29, 2008
3/29/2008: China bans Italian mozzarella cheese after scare
3/29/2008: Lilly drug reduces stent clot risks, study finds
3/29/2008: China recalls milk supplies after children fall ill
3/28/2008: NYC postpones calorie-posting rule (AP)
3/28/2008: Chefs warn on side-effects of sushi boom
3/28/2008: Mutant gene linked to most severe type of TB: study
3/28/2008: Health Tip: Help Your Child's Cognitive Development
3/28/2008: Health Tip: Facts About Ovulation
3/28/2008: With Alzheimer's, It Takes a Family
3/28/2008: Meditation Can Wish You Well, Study Says
3/28/2008: Clinical Trials Update: March 27, 2008
3/28/2008: Special MRI Spots When Brain Tumors Turn Deadly
3/27/2008: EU threatens ban on Italian mozzarella (AP)
3/27/2008: Italy under EU pressure over dioxin-tainted mozzarella scare (AFP)
3/27/2008: Older Americans wealthier, living longer: report
3/27/2008: U.S. reviewing safety of Glaxo, Bristol AIDS drugs
3/27/2008: Dengue claims 54 lives in Brazil (AP)
3/27/2008: FDA investigates suicide with Merck drug (AP)
3/27/2008: Squid beaks may have medical application (AP)
3/27/2008: UN raises alarm on AIDS epidemic in Asia (AFP)
3/27/2008: Health Tip: Symptoms of an Allergic Reaction
3/27/2008: Health Tip: Stressed Teens
3/27/2008: Height of Pitcher's Mound Can Strain Shoulders
3/27/2008: Clinical Trials Update: March 26, 2008
3/27/2008: Health Highlights: March 26, 2008
3/27/2008: Gaps Persist in Use of Less Invasive Breast Cancer
3/27/2008: Older Women Have Harder Time Preserving Muscle Than Men
3/27/2008: Fattening Foods May Have More Than Good Flavor in Their
3/27/2008: Too Little Vitamin D May Soften Baby's Skull
3/26/2008: DNA paternity testing kit goes on sale for 30 dollars (AFP)
3/26/2008: Big belly boosts risk of later dementia (AP)
3/26/2008: Tobacco cash in lung study stirs flap (AP)
3/26/2008: FDA deadlines may impact drug safety (AP)
3/26/2008: Pain lasts long after traumatic injury: U.S. study
3/26/2008: Study links preemies, long-term risks (AP)
3/26/2008: FDA to seek more safety data on stents (AP)
3/26/2008: Nursing homes cut back on restraints (AP)
3/26/2008: C-sections linked to cervix length: study
3/26/2008: UN spotlights scope of AIDS epidemic in Asia (AFP)
3/26/2008: Dog Flu May Have Been Active as Early as 1999
3/26/2008: MRI Can Be Predictor of Post-Treatment Prostate Cancer
3/25/2008: U.S. researchers create protein map of human spit
3/25/2008: US officials launch bird flu stockpile in Thailand (AFP)
3/25/2008: Woman's Abdominal Organs Removed in Unique Cancer Surgery
3/25/2008: Health Tip: Get Screened for Cancer
3/25/2008: Health Tip: Can't Keep Asthma Under Control?
3/25/2008: Neighborhood Influences Exercise Levels
3/25/2008: Popular Colonoscopy Prep Solution May Pose Kidney Risks
3/25/2008: Clinical Trials Update: March 25, 2008
3/25/2008: Health Highlights: March 25, 2008
3/25/2008: Heart Failure Raises Risks After Non-Cardiac Surgeries
3/25/2008: Sex Ed Can Help Prevent Teen Pregnancy
3/24/2008: Hospital "boarding" hard on the elderly: study
3/24/2008: Health Tip: Have Hives?
3/24/2008: Health Tip: Sports Safety for Kids
3/24/2008: Obese Women Less Likely to Be Tested for Some Cancers
3/24/2008: TB Drug Treatment Can Lead to Severe Pneumonia
3/24/2008: Free Drug Samples Hike Out-of-Pocket Costs
3/24/2008: Clinical Trials Update: March 24, 2008
3/24/2008: Health Highlights: March 24, 2008
3/24/2008: Researchers Gain Insights Into 'On-Off' Switch for Cells
3/24/2008: Therapeutic Cloning Works in Mice With Parkinson's
3/23/2008: Test tells source of mystery cancers-researchers
3/23/2008: A Bone Marrow Disease With a Brighter Prognosis
3/23/2008: Know Suicide's Warning Signs
3/23/2008: Health Highlights: March 23, 2008
3/23/2008: Cloned cells treat Parkinson's in mice
3/23/2008: Health insurers limit advanced scans (AP)
3/23/2008: Saudi king to fund treatment for Moroccan conjoined twins (AFP)
3/23/2008: Viagra: still going strong 10 years on (AFP)
3/23/2008: Catholic MPs can oppose embryo proposals: British gov't (AFP)
3/23/2008: British government confident about embryo bill
3/22/2008: Music as Medicine
3/22/2008: Poison Prevention Tips to Protect the Most Vulnerable
3/22/2008: Health Highlights: March 22, 2008
3/22/2008: Home bipolar disorder test causes stirs (AP)
3/21/2008: Colo. city's salmonella source confirmed (AP)
3/21/2008: New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Works for Adults, Children
3/21/2008: Health Tip: Use Tampons Properly
3/21/2008: Health Tip: Weight-Bearing Exercises Strengthen Bones
3/21/2008: Gene Linked to Form of Parkinson's Disease
3/21/2008: Deep Sedation Becoming More Common for Dying Patients in
3/21/2008: Clinical Trials Update: March 21, 2008
3/21/2008: Health Highlights: March 21, 2008
3/21/2008: Lack of Sleep Hurts Women's Hearts Most
3/21/2008: More Seniors Falling Victim to Escalator Injuries
3/21/2008: Asylum's renaming insults advocates (AP)
3/21/2008: France wrestles with euthanasia (AP)
3/21/2008: Calif transplant doctor ordered to trial (AP)
3/21/2008: Clinical Trials Update: March 20, 2008
3/20/2008: Study details effects of prostate cancer (AP)
3/20/2008: Study: Age of blood may affect patients (AP)
3/20/2008: Who likes asparagus? Men more than women (AP)
3/20/2008: Good marriage equals good blood pressure (AP)
3/20/2008: Cephalon wins U.S. approval for leukemia drug
3/20/2008: Low Folate Levels May Harm Sperm
3/20/2008: Health Tip: The ABCs of School Bus Safety
3/20/2008: Health Tip: Taking Cough Medicine?
3/20/2008: Happy Marriage, Happy Heart
3/20/2008: Medical Adhesive Helps Burn Patients
3/20/2008: US identifies contaminant in China-made blood thinner (AFP)
3/19/2008: Contaminant found in heparin identified (AP)
3/19/2008: Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy Works in Fewer, But Higher
3/19/2008: Health Tip: Treating Head Lice
3/19/2008: Health Tip: Massage During Pregnancy
3/19/2008: Brain Blood Vessels Grow With Their Own Agenda
3/19/2008: Clinical Trials Update: March 19, 2008
3/19/2008: Health Highlights: March 19, 2008
3/19/2008: Community-Based Staph Pneumonia More Common Than Thought
3/19/2008: The Gender Divide Starts Over Dinner
3/19/2008: Philippines warns 'crucifixion bad for health' (AFP)
3/19/2008: The Elderly Can Be Candidates for Angioplasty, Stenting
3/19/2008: Pain Relief for Osteoporosis Patients With Fractures
3/19/2008: New Foam Treatment for Varicose Veins
3/19/2008: Genetic Medicine Making Inroads Against Disease
3/18/2008: Common gene variants linked to osteoporosis
3/18/2008: Nose triggers allergic eye symptoms
3/18/2008: Bird flu in Indonesia could mutate into human form: UN agency (AFP)
3/18/2008: Fresh typhoid outbreak in Philippines: health officials (AFP)
3/18/2008: Health Tip: Tame Tension Headaches
3/18/2008: Health Tip: Preparing for Parenthood
3/18/2008: Balance in Old Age Tied to Brain Changes
3/18/2008: Tissue-Freezing Technique Effective Against Prostate Cancer
3/18/2008: Clinical Trials Update: March 18, 2008
3/18/2008: Health Highlights: March 18, 2008
3/17/2008: Some memory loss common in dementia-free elderly
3/17/2008: Growth hormone does not boost athletic performance
3/17/2008: Trouble getting around in old age? Blame your brain
3/17/2008: Symptoms of West Nile virus infection may persist
3/17/2008: The obese may fare better after stroke: study
3/17/2008: Older folks at higher risk of escalator injuries
3/17/2008: Foodborne outbreaks from leafy greens increasing
3/17/2008: Bad sleep may be harder on women's hearts, minds
3/17/2008: Vegetables tied to lower breast cancer risk
3/17/2008: Helmets protect skiers, snowboarders from head injury
3/16/2008: Starved for Sleep? Watch Your Waistline
3/16/2008: Self-Management Program Helps Diabetics
3/16/2008: Health Highlights: March 16, 2008
3/16/2008: New drug holds promise for parasitic worm disease
3/16/2008: 'Boot camps' treat pain sufferers (AP)
3/16/2008: New method finds networks of genes behind obesity
3/16/2008: Glaxo antibody drug combats rare blood disorder
3/16/2008: China confirms outbreak of bird flu (AP)
3/16/2008: McCain makes unannounced trip to Iraq (AP)
3/16/2008: China, US probe heparin blood thinner (AP)
3/16/2008: Doctor shortage takes a toll in Japan (AFP)
3/15/2008: Parkinson's Drug May Fight Cancer
3/15/2008: Laura Bush, Mexico fight breast cancer (AP)
3/14/2008: Melt-Away Stent Works Well in Trial
3/14/2008: Don't Prescribe Antibiotics for Adult Sinus Woes
3/14/2008: Fighting Cancer With a Pen
3/14/2008: Health Tip: Cardiac Rehabilitation
3/14/2008: Health Tip: Take a Childbirth Class
3/14/2008: Anxiety Helps Elderly Women Live Longer
3/14/2008: Clinical Trials Update: March 14, 2008
3/14/2008: Health Highlights: March 14, 2008
3/14/2008: Fallout From Atomic Bombs Still Causing Health Problems
3/14/2008: Heart Risk Can Be Predicted Without Lab Tests
3/14/2008: New Zealanders chase "party pills" ahead of ban
3/14/2008: Thailand warns of rise in dengue fever (AFP)
3/14/2008: First lady visits Haitian AIDS clinic (AP)
3/14/2008: Women's Risk for a Certain Skin Cancer Varies by Geography
3/14/2008: Survey Finds Many Americans Clueless About Eye Disease
3/13/2008: Hundreds ill after 'toxic leak' near Mombasa (AFP)
3/13/2008: Hong Kong faces anger, worries over flu handling (AFP)
3/13/2008: Cat carried woman's antibiotic-resistant infection
3/13/2008: Popcorn ingredient causes lung disease: U.S. study
3/13/2008: Health Tip: Early-Stage Alzheimer's
3/13/2008: Health Tip: When You're Diabetic and Sick
3/13/2008: FDA Panel Weighs Safety of Anemia Drugs for Cancer Patients
3/13/2008: Aspirin Reduces Asthma Risk Among Older Women
3/13/2008: Health Highlights: March 13, 2008
3/13/2008: Clinical Trials Update: March 13, 2008
3/13/2008: Scientists find 'master' breast cancer gene (AFP)
3/13/2008: Hong Kong shuts schools in flu outbreak (AP)
3/13/2008: Clinical Trials Update: March 12, 2008
3/13/2008: Health Highlights: March 12, 2008
3/13/2008: Preschool Intervention Curbed Trend Toward Obesity
3/12/2008: Hong Kong closes schools due to flu (AP)
3/12/2008: Heart-risk protein unaltered by daily psyllium
3/12/2008: Brain fitness seen as hot industry of the future
3/12/2008: Parents may be jailed over vaccinations (AP)
3/12/2008: Scientists Spot Biochemical Sign of Depression
3/12/2008: Health Tip: If Your Child is a Vegetarian
3/12/2008: Health Tip: Age Affects the Senses
3/12/2008: Dental Erosion on Rise in U.S.
3/12/2008: Foreign donors back away from Indonesia AIDS fight
3/12/2008: 1 in 4 US teenage girls have had a sexually-transmitted disease: study (AFP)
3/12/2008: 1 in 4 teenaged US girls have had sexually-transmitted disease: study (AFP)
3/12/2008: Asia shows way to fight dengue as global spread looms
3/12/2008: Study finds 1 in 4 US teens has a STD (AP)
3/11/2008: Health views differ along ethnic lines (AP)
3/11/2008: Is salvia the next marijuana? (AP)
3/11/2008: Kids fear 2 parents with Alzheimer's (AP)
3/11/2008: Bird flu shows signs of mutation: China expert
3/10/2008: The rich get too many mammograms; the poor too few
3/10/2008: Glaucoma raises risk of death in blacks: study
3/10/2008: Gulf War illness linked to chemical exposure
3/10/2008: Health Tip: Your Diet and Sleep
3/10/2008: Health Tip: Choosing a Pediatrician
3/10/2008: First-Time Shoulder Dislocations Helped by Surgery
3/10/2008: PSA Test Losing Diagnostic Value, Study Says
3/10/2008: Clinical Trials Update: March 10, 2008
3/10/2008: Health Highlights: March 10, 2008
3/10/2008: New Guidelines Urged for Young Athletes' Neck Injuries
3/10/2008: India culls poultry to contain new bird flu outbreak
3/9/2008: AP probe finds drugs in drinking water (AP)
3/9/2008: Health Highlights: March 9, 2008
3/9/2008: Planning for Health Emergencies Eases Stress of Family
3/9/2008: NYC: Traces of sedatives in NYC water (AP)
3/9/2008: Orthopedics group hangs "Women Wanted" sign
3/9/2008: China: Food poisoning deaths up in 2007 (AP)
3/9/2008: Elbow, Shoulder Injuries Take Heavy Toll on Pro Baseball
3/8/2008: Aggression on Job More Harmful Than Sexual Harassment
3/8/2008: Health Highlights: March 8, 2008
3/8/2008: Yoga Eases Menopause Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors
3/8/2008: AP IMPACT: US troops losing hearing (AP)
3/8/2008: Depression After a Heart Attack Dangerous for Years
3/7/2008: UN ambassador against genital mutilation missing (AFP)
3/7/2008: UN sees more people going hungry in Philippines as rice prices soar (AFP)
3/7/2008: Probe into mysterious child deaths in Senegal (AFP)
3/7/2008: FDA is favorable on anti-anesthesia drug (AP)
3/7/2008: Vaccine Could One Day Control High Blood Pressure
3/7/2008: Heparin Problems Reported in Germany
3/7/2008: Health Tip: Understanding Autoimmune Diseases
3/7/2008: Health Tip: A Sprain in the Neck
3/7/2008: Blood Stem Cells Originate in the Placenta
3/7/2008: Even in Middle Age, Starting to Drink May Lower Heart Risks
3/7/2008: Firms accused of toxic toothpaste import (AP)
3/7/2008: Health Highlights: March 6, 2008
3/7/2008: Clinical Trials Update: March 6, 2008
3/7/2008: Biking, Walking Best for New Knees
3/7/2008: Older Men With Low Testosterone Face Greater Depression
3/6/2008: No sign of deadly mutation in Indonesian bird flu samples: WHO (AFP)
3/6/2008: Health Tip: Putting Your Child to Bed
3/6/2008: Health Tip: Help Prevent Stress Fractures
3/6/2008: Soaking Potatoes Before Frying Cuts Suspected Carcinogen
3/6/2008: Estrogen Levels in Blood Predict Breast Cancer's Return
3/6/2008: Bill Gates encourages new health ideas (AP)
3/6/2008: Lead-tainted toys prompt Senate action (AP)
3/6/2008: What's on your mind? Neuroscientists may one day find out (AFP)
3/6/2008: State: No alerts on Zyprexa side effects (AP)
3/6/2008: Health Tip: Anxiety Attacks
3/6/2008: Health Tip: Choose the Right Backpack
3/6/2008: Weight-Loss Drug Fights Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
3/6/2008: Teen Passengers at Higher Death Risk in Car Crashes
3/6/2008: Health Highlights: March 5, 2008
3/6/2008: Naturally Occurring Bacteria Cut Kidney Stone Recurrence
3/6/2008: Aromatherapy Falls Short, Study Finds
3/6/2008: Clinical Trials Update: March 5, 2008
3/6/2008: Deficit in Brain Function Puts Teens at Risk of Drug Abuse
3/6/2008: Brain Scans Let Computer 'Read' Visual Activity
3/5/2008: Identical in-vitro triplets born in NY (AP)
3/5/2008: Post hormone therapy, women still had higher risk of cancer (AFP)
3/5/2008: Bird flu well entrenched in Asia: WHO (AFP)
3/5/2008: Health Tip: Appreciate Your Body During Pregnancy
3/5/2008: New Treatment for 'Lazy Eye' Shows Promise
3/5/2008: Oral Allergy Immunotherapy Helps Control Asthma
3/4/2008: Snow eating now endangered kid pleasure (AP)
3/4/2008: Woman gives birth to identical triplets (AP)
3/4/2008: Brand-name drug prices continue growing (AP)
3/4/2008: Flat growths may be worse than polyps (AP)
3/4/2008: Hormone use linked to cancer risks (AP)
3/4/2008: Study outlines risks for teen passengers (AP)
3/4/2008: Problems hamper sickle cell treatment (AP)
3/4/2008: Some experts doubt obesity epidemic (AP)
3/4/2008: Restricting TV and Computer Time Helps Kids Lose Weight
3/4/2008: Health Tip: When Caregiving Becomes Too Stressful
3/4/2008: India to pay cash for baby girls to stem abortions (AFP)
3/4/2008: CDC warns of safety problems at clinics (AP)
3/4/2008: SKorea rights body raps plan to deport HIV patient (AFP)
3/4/2008: India to pay cash for baby girls to stem abortions (AFP)
3/3/2008: Millions of cosmetic procedures done in US in 2007
3/3/2008: Merck says thousands file for Vioxx payments
3/3/2008: Poor Working Memory Tied to Low School Scores
3/3/2008: Health Tip: Dental Care for Your Youngster
3/3/2008: Health Tip: Safe Snow Shoveling
3/3/2008: That 'Sex Talk' With Your Kids Should Be Ongoing
3/3/2008: Clinical Trials Update: March 3, 2008
3/3/2008: Health Highlights: March 3, 2008
3/3/2008: Obese Children Face More Complications During Surgery
3/3/2008: Skip Breakfast, Pack on the Pounds
3/3/2008: Health Highlights: March 2, 2008
3/3/2008: Study shows need to ditch Katrina trailers
3/3/2008: Clinic closed in Las Vegas in health scandal: city officials (AFP)
3/2/2008: Medical officials confirm Nipah virus returns to Bangladesh (AFP)
3/2/2008: U.S. study shows why winter is "flu season"
3/2/2008: Surviving Daylight Saving Switch
3/2/2008: Zimbabweans get life-saving AIDS drugs in neighbouring state (AFP)
3/2/2008: UK lawmakers urge action to cut childbirth deaths
3/2/2008: Health Highlights: March 1, 2008
3/1/2008: Key drug hearing to continue in March: Indian officials (AFP)
3/1/2008: Pelvic Floor Disorders Affect 1 in 3 Women
3/1/2008: ADHD Drugs Won't Raise Risk of Substance Abuse
3/1/2008: Audits sting hospitals, physicians (AP)
3/1/2008: Schwarzenegger kicks off fitness expo (AP)
3/1/2008: Study finds dogs, robots cheer elderly (AP)
3/1/2008: Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 29, 2008
3/1/2008: Arcalyst Treats Rare Inflammatory Disorders
3/1/2008: Health Highlights: Feb. 29, 2008
3/1/2008: Double Lung Transplant Better for Younger COPD Patients
3/1/2008: Marker for Diabetes Might Miss Early Vision Complication
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