3/9/2010
Do Liberals, Atheists Have Higher IQs? Study links intelligence test scores with key beliefs and male monogamy
Cost of Junk Food May Influence Consumption People were less likely to buy pizza, soda when the price went up, study found
Doctor's Specialty Often Steers Prostate Cancer Care Therapy choice is influenced by physicians' preferences, research suggests
Survey May Help Docs Diagnose Mood Disorders It identified anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder in most cases, study finds
Shift Work Can Put a Crimp on Sleep If changing jobs isn't an option, modifying behavior may help, expert says
Most Drug Studies Don't Help Docs Pick Best Treatment The problem? Available meds ignored in favor of drugs in the pipeline, review finds
Kids Who Get Flu Shots Protect the Unvaccinated Inoculating children can prevent influenza from spreading, experts say
Psychotherapy Can Help People With Lupus Cope After 10 sessions, anxiety, depression and stress lessened, researchers say
Alzheimer's 'Epidemic' Hitting Minorities Hardest Blacks, Hispanics at much higher risk for the illness, which carries huge price tag, report finds
Obese Colon Cancer Survivors Face Poorer Prognosis Study found chances of recurrence, death higher than among normal-weight patients
Kidney Donors Go On to Lead Long, Healthy Lives Study of more than 80,000 who gave one up shows procedure carries few risks
Genetic Variant Raises Lung Cancer Risk It doesn't matter whether you smoke a little or a lot, study finds
Clinical Trials Update: March 9, 2010
Herpes Infects One in Six in U.S. Most don't know they have the disease, CDC says, upping risks for transmitting it to others
As You Age, Better Health Means Better Sex Association held true for people well into their 80s, study found
Recession May Mean Fewer Nips & Tucks Breast augmentation, Botox still popular, but plastics surgeons' group cites 2% decline
3/8/2010
Waiting Safe for Some at Risk of Glaucoma Doctors can postpone treatment in low-risk patients, study finds
Light Drinking Might Help Keep Women Slim Those who abstain tend to gain the most, study finds, though reasons are unclear
Stroke Risk Runs in the Family Study found if parent had brain attack by 65, chances of same quadrupled for their children
Sleepless Nights Plague America People of all races say lack of shuteye affects their work, even sex lives
1 in 5 At-Risk U.S. Babies Doesn't Get Hepatitis B Vaccine Researchers urge hospitals to vaccinate all children
Diet, Exercise Can Improve Thinking Study finds benefits for the mind, not just the body
Teamwork Unlikely to Improve Cholesterol Levels Doctor/pharmacist collaboration made little difference in patient health, study found
Bleeding Alert Sounded for Stroke Drugs Medication combination raises risk 10-fold, small study finds
Study Looks At Cost-Effectiveness of ECG in Hyperactive Kids Analysis compared three strategies for preventing sudden cardiac death from stimulant medication
Breast-Feeding Helps Mom Stay Slimmer Later in Life Whether benefit actually stems from overall healthier lifestyle remains unclear
Blacks, Hispanics With Heart Failure Less Likely to Use Hospice Despite increase in services, racial disparities persist, study finds
Sudden Protein Intake Harmful for Some Hospitalized Patients Syndrome affects those given dietary supplements after not eating for a while, study finds
HIV Hides Out in Bone Marrow Cells Another secret stash of the virus makes it that much harder to eliminate, scientists say
Increasing Soda Consumption Fuels Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease Finding suggests new health policies could make a dent in the problem, researcher says
Supermarket Display May Make Spinach Even Healthier Clear container, fluorescent lights boost vitamin levels, researchers find
Proteins May Predict Spread of Colon Cancer Discovery could lead to blood test that would aid prevention efforts, scientist says
Processed Meat May Harm the Heart Salt and preservatives may be the culprits, researchers suggest
Sunlight May Help Protect Men From Kidney Cancer But no such link was seen for women, researchers say
Breast Cancer Patients Often Confused by Genomic Testing Doctors should do more to explain test results, researchers find
3/7/2010
Gene Variant May Help Some Overcome Adversity It appears to disconnect the link between stress and death risk, researchers say
3/6/2010
Electromagnetic Pulses May Stem Arthritic Knee Pain New device could improve life quality without side effects, expert says
Protect Your Baby's Smile Follow these tips to prevent early tooth decay, damage
3/5/2010
Clinical Trials Update: March 5, 2010
More Info Needed on Problems With Insulin Pumps Not clear if troubles stem from the devices or patient error, FDA panel says
Air Travel Could Raise Risk for Heartbeat Irregularities Older people with heart disease most susceptible to potential problems, small study suggests
New Prostate Cancer Guidelines Aim to Empower the Patient Diagnostic test not infallible, can lead to unneeded treatments with unwanted side effects
Salmonella Scare Prompts Wide Product Recall FDA spots bacteria in common food additive; no illnesses yet reported
Can You Talk Your Way to Happy? Meaningful conversations more fulfilling than small talk, researchers find
Freezing Technique May Stop Breast Cancer Rapid cryoablation kept cancer from spreading in mice, researchers say
Treating Gum Disease May Thwart Preterm Births Fewer women who had successful periodontal treatment gave birth early, study finds
Grinding Teeth at Night May Be a Sign of Daytime Stress Those who do it appear to have difficulty coping in a positive way, researchers say
Prion Disease in Mice May Help Advance Alzheimer's Research Study uncovers new form of infectious brain illness
Bans on Same-Sex Marriage May Affect Mental Health Where voters prohibited gays from marrying, psychiatric disorders escalated, researchers find
Certain Bone Drugs May Lower Breast Cancer Risk Benefit from Fosamax, Boniva, Zometa does not apply to obese women, however
Identifying Older Drivers at Risk of Crashes Occupational therapists may be of help, researchers say
Anti-Drinking Ads That Engender Guilt May Not Work Unintended effect can lead to more, not less, use, study finds
Blacks Less Likely to Abuse Alcohol But they're more likely to binge drink during pregnancy, researchers find
Alcohol Influences How Memorable Trauma Might Be Flashbacks less likely among those who drink the most, study finds
Years of Exposure to Traffic Pollution Raises Blood Pressure Findings may explain link between breathing in dirty air and heart problems
3/4/2010
Chocolate May Make Some Strokes Less Likely Lack of benefit for heart disease, most common stroke is puzzling, expert says
Radiation Most Effective Soon After Breast Cancer Surgery Analysis finds greater risk of recurrence in those who delay it
As Temperatures Rise, So Do Cocaine Deaths N.Y. study finds that weather warmer than 75 degrees poses added risks
New Hope for Migraine Patients Hand-held device for home use may benefit those with aura, researchers say
Airway Injury Plaguing 9/11 First Responders NYC firefighters more likely to suffer from asthma, study finds
Shoulder Dislocations a Sports Hazard Young men most at risk, but elderly women are too, study finds
Gut Bacteria May Spur Obesity, Research Suggests Scientists transferred germs that increased appetite from one mouse to another
Pre-Diagnosis Diet Linked to Ovarian Cancer Survival Food choices in years prior to illness may extend or shorten life, study finds
Vaccine for Asbestos-Related Cancer Looks Safe In tests, novel immunotherapy appears to combat mesothelioma tumors
As Pro Baseball Players Get Bigger, So Do Their Health Risks: Study But N.Y. Mets team doctor disputes finding, saying better training, diet fueling the increase
Hearts of Hospice Patients Being Needlessly Shocked Researchers say defibrillators can be turned off on admission
New Drugs, Approaches Offer Hope Against Prostate Cancer Experimental medicine shows promise, new test might cut unnecessary biopsies, researchers say
People With Asthma More Likely to Be Depressed Study finds rates of psychological distress twice as high in those with airway disease
Clinical Trials Update: March 4, 2010
Gene Sequencing Yields Picture of Human Gut Researchers identify 160 different species of bacteria
Whole Grains Take a Bite Out of Type 2 Diabetes Risk Simply selecting brown rice over white also makes a difference, researchers say
Potassium-Rich Foods Do a Heart Good And another study confirms power of raw fruits, vegetables to protect against stroke
3/3/2010
Newer Blood Test Predicts Diabetes, Heart Disease A1C outperforms fasting glucose in predicting heart disease and stroke risk, study finds
A Cheek Swab to Choose Your Diet Plan? DNA test may be able to tell which diet would work best for you, study suggests
Clinical Trials Update: March 3, 2010
Dental Problems Could Point to Meth Use The more severe the addiction, the greater the decay, study finds
High Hormone Level Linked to Cancer Death in Older Men More study needed to see if IGF-1 readings can predict risk
Glaucoma Begins in Mid-Brain, Not in Eye, Research Shows Animal study shows degeneration occurring in reverse order than commonly believed
Food-borne Illnesses in U.S. Cost $152B Annually Report urges Congress to pass vigorous food-safety legislation
You Can't Exercise Away TV's Toll on the Heart Heavy screen time in youth means trouble by mid-40s, despite activity levels, study finds
People Still Trust Their Doctors Rather Than the Internet They'll go online first, but turn to physicians for final decisions, survey shows
Oldest Epilepsy Drug Best for Children In landmark trial, it beat two newer meds for treating seizures, with fewer side effects
New Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Unveiled American Cancer Society now suggests those with PSA of less than 2.5 be tested every two years
Workplace Wellness Programs Work Employees who used them lost weight, lowered heart disease risk, study finds
Fitness May Boost Kids' Grades Study finds link between physical health and academic test scores
Coffee Is Generally Heart-Friendly But it may be linked to a slight rise in high blood pressure, researchers say
3/2/2010
Clinical Trials Update: March 2, 2010
A Purposeful Life May Stave Off Alzheimer's Feeling good about yourself can lower your risk more than twofold, study suggests
Study Questions Value of Test for Peripheral Artery Disease Ankle-brachial index, and resulting aspirin therapy, may not be needed for healthier patients
Asthma Rates Rising Across the U.S. Prevalence varies significantly between states, CDC report shows
Secondhand Smoke Starts Damaging Arteries in Childhood Passive exposure tied to blood vessel damage in 13-year-olds, research shows
For Some on Dialysis, Anemia Drugs Pose Risks But experts say not using them would lower people's quality of life
Cluster of Genes Tied to Alcoholism Finding part of ongoing research to determine how they affect risk in people
Having Prediabetes May Not Kick-Start Prevention Efforts Most people still didn't lose weight or exercise, study finds
Screen Time May Take a Toll on Kids' Relationships More hours spent in front of TV, computer linked to less bonding with peers, parents, researchers say
Child Obesity Rates Going Up Junk food intake is up, and many kids have few places to burn calories, studies find
Death After Discharge Rates Higher in Elderly ICU Patients Risk highest among those who had mechanical ventilation, study finds
U.S. Pays a Price for Dirty Air Excessive levels of pollution affect health care costs, report finds
Sea Squirt Helps Researchers Test New Alzheimer's Drug Using tadpoles may speed up process for experimental studies
3/1/2010
Watching Special Videos May Not Make Kids Brainier Real-life interaction is more apt to enhance verbal skills, experts say
