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Cancer Deaths Down Since 'War on Cancer'

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 6:04am CST

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?

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 6:27pm CST

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

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 5:58pm CST

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

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 4:26pm CST

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

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 4:13pm CST

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

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 12:25pm CST

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

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 9:54am CST

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

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 6:06pm CST

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

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 6:04pm CST

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

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 5:29pm CST

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

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 5:03pm CST

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

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 3:38pm CST

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

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 3:04pm CST

Kidney donors fare just as well as non-donors over the long term, according to a new study.
'Curry' Cream May Fade Wrinkles

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 2:39pm CST

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

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:56pm CST

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

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 10:30am CST

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 When Enbrel Fails

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:47pm CST

When the drug Enbrel stops working, people with psoriasis have two effective options, new research suggests.
Treating Psoriasis If Enbrel Fails

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:47pm CST

If the drug Enbrel stops working, people with psoriasis have two effective options, new research suggests.
New Drug Relieves Hand Eczema

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 4:36pm CST

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

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 4:10pm CST

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

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 3:29pm CST

A study shows cholesterol-lowering statins may help treat psoriasis.
DASH Diet Fuels the Brain

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 3:04pm CST

Following the DASH diet may boost brainpower in overweight adults as well as lower blood pressure.
Parents' Strokes Raise Risks for Offspring

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 3:04pm CST

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

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 4:56pm CST

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

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 2:42pm CST

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.
10 Worst Cities for People With Asthma

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 2:36pm CST

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.
Worst Cities for People With Asthma

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 2:36pm CST

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

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 6:08pm CST

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

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 5:45pm CST

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

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 4:05pm CST

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.

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