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Debate Sharpens Over Menthol Cigarettes

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 7:39pm CDT

Representatives from three major tobacco companies defended menthol cigarettes against charges that they put smokers' health at greater risk than regular cigarettes.

Avodart May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 6:58pm CDT

Avodart, a widely prescribed drug used to shrink enlarged prostates, appears to reduce the incidence of prostate cancer in men with an increased risk for the disease.

Avodart May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 6:58pm CDT

Avodart, a widely prescribed drug used to shrink enlarged prostates, appears to reduce the incidence of prostate cancer in men with an increased risk for the disease.

FAQ: Radiation Risk From Medical Imaging

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 6:36pm CDT

As CT scans and other imaging techniques become more common, increased radiation puts patients at risk of cancer and other injuries. WebMD's FAQ tells you what you need to know.

EPA: Bisphenol A Is a 'Chemical Concern'

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 6:11pm CDT

The Environmental Protection Agency will add the plastics chemical bisphenol A (BPA) to its ''chemical concern'' list due to potential environmental effects.

Advance Directives Are Usually Followed

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 5:02pm CDT

Advance directives, which describe the medical care you want to have if you're incapacitated, are honored most of the time, a study shows.

97.5% Can't Drive Safely Using Cell Phones

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 3:44pm CDT

Driving while talking on cell phones is extremely hazardous for most people, but a tiny fraction of “supertaskers” can do both simultaneously without any ill effect, a new study says.

FDA Panel Mulls Fate of Menthol Cigarettes

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 8:13pm CDT

An FDA panel is considering whether to add menthol to the list of banned cigarette flavors.

Drinking Alcohol Linked to Unhealthy Diet

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 6:11pm CDT

Men and women who currently drink are also less likely to eat whole grains, eat fruit, and drink milk, and are more likely to eat unhealthy foods high in fat and sugar, a study shows.

Age, Drinking, Raise Women's Gout Risk

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 5:47pm CDT

Women have a lower risk of developing gout than men, even when they have the same blood levels of the chemical that causes the painful, inflammatory arthritis, new research shows.

FDA Panel: New Tanning Bed Restrictions Needed

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 5:13pm CDT

An FDA advisory panel recommends strict controls on tanning beds: adult-only age restriction, a ban on use by very pale-skinned people, and a user registry paid for by user fees.

Nibble on Chocolate for Lower Heart Attack, Stroke Risks

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 11:01am CDT

A new study suggests eating a small piece of chocolate every day can reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.

Acupuncture Relaxes Nervous Dental Patients

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 7:04pm CDT

Acupuncture needles stuck into two strategic spots on the head may reduce anxiety levels of highly nervous dental patients, new research indicates.

Short Bursts of Activity Ease Fibromyalgia

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 7:04pm CDT

Exercise may be just about the last thing that people with fibromyalgia feel like doing, but a new study shows that short bursts of physical activity actually make them feel and function better.

Gonorrhea Getting Harder to Treat

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 7:04pm CDT

Gonorrhea may soon reach superbug status thanks to growing antibiotic resistance to the common sexually transmitted infection.

Diabetes Caught Early Saves Lives, Money

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 6:34pm CDT

Early screening for type 2 diabetes may not only save lives, but it could save money in the long run.

Severe H1N1 Swine Flu Up in South

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 5:17pm CDT

H1N1 swine flu hospitalizations in Georgia have returned to October levels, triggering a nationwide CDC warning that too many at-risk people have not been vaccinated.

Flip-Flops, Flat Shoes Relieve Arthritic Knees

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 12:08pm CDT

If you have knee pain from arthritis, wearing flat, flexible shoes may reduce the stress on your joints and keep you more comfortable, according to new research.

New Debate on Breast Removal to Prevent Cancer

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 7:29pm CDT

A study suggests that counseling may change the minds of breast cancer survivors who are considering prophylactic mastectomy.

Supplement May Give Older Athletes an Edge

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 4:31pm CDT

Study: Cyclists who are 50 and older may be able to ride farther and faster if they take a commercially available supplement containing the amino acid arginine and antioxidants that helps boost the body’s natural exercise capabilities.

Talking Early to Babies Helps the Brain

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 1:38pm CDT

A new study suggests talking to babies as young as 3 months old influences their cognitive development and helps the brain learn to form categories.

Kids With Food Allergies May Need 2 EpiPens

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 1:26pm CDT

Children with a history of severe food allergies should carry two doses of self-injectable epinephrine instead of one, a new study suggests.

FDA Panel: Restrict Tanning Beds

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 7:06pm CDT

An expert panel today advised the FDA to restrict tanning beds for kids under 18 -- and seemed likely to put other restrictions on the devices, which are linked to skin cancer.

Racial Gap in U.S. Breastfeeding Rates

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 5:18pm CDT

Breastfeeding rates are significantly lower among African-American mothers compared with white and Hispanic mothers, according to a CDC survey.

What Motivates Kids Who Are Bullies?

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 1:00pm CDT

Class bullies are often thought of as outcasts whose actions lead to rejection by their peers, but new research shows that many are actually popular kids who raise their social standing by picking on others.

Rules Kids Need to Break

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 11:06am CDT

As kids near age 7, they're more likely to break rules that run counter to their sense of self.

Only Rare Fractures Linked to Osteoporosis Drugs

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 6:25pm CDT

Weird below-the-hip thigh fractures linked to Fosamax and other osteoporosis drugs are rare -- but even if they tripled these injuries, they'd still prevent more fractures than they caused.

Anal Incontinence After Childbirth May Last Years

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 12:55pm CDT

Problems with postpartum anal incontinence may linger long after childbirth for women and hurt their quality of life and ability to care for their child.

Anal Incontinence After Childbirth May Last Years

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 12:55pm CDT

Problems with postpartum anal incontinence may linger long after childbirth for women and hurt their quality of life and ability to care for their child.

Last Supper Paintings Point to Ungodly Portion Sizes

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 12:53pm CDT

Paintings of the Last Supper over the past millennium show that plate and food serving sizes have been evolving ever upward, possibly foretelling today’s supersized portions, according to a new study.

Seasonal Allergy Relief Can Be Hard to Find

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 12:20pm CDT

A new survey shows 60% of people with springtime allergies have limited success treating their itchy eyes, sinus pain, and scratchy throat.

New Drug Eases Menstrual Cramps

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 8:20pm CDT

An experimental new drug may help ease menstrual cramps by targeting the cause rather than the symptom of the pain.

Exercise 1 Hour a Day to Avoid Weight Gain

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 6:40pm CDT

Weight gain with age is common. But middle-aged women who start out at a healthy weight and get an hour of moderate activity every day can avoid weight gain, according to a new study.

Pain Relievers May Reduce Cancer Risk

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 5:58pm CDT

For some time, studies have suggested that aspirin and other over-the-counter painkillers may protect against breast and ovarian cancer. Now new research may help explain why.

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Smoking, Obesity’s Toll on Life Span

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 4:44pm CDT

Smoking, high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, and obesity -- four preventable risk factors -- are literally robbing years from our lives.

C-Section Rates Are at All-Time High

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 3:56pm CDT

Cesarean deliveries have reached an all-time high in the U.S., with nearly one in three babies now delivered by C-section compared to one in five just a decade ago, new government figures reveal.

Drug Plus Counseling Helps Women Quit Smoking

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 7:10pm CDT

Combining a smoking-cessation medication with behavioral therapy that emphasizes weight management is effective in helping women abstain from smoking, according to a new study.

Refusing to Vaccinate Affects Other Kids, Too

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 7:08pm CDT

A CDC investigation shows a measles outbreak in San Diego was fueled by kids whose parents refused to vaccinate them, thus endangering children too young to be vaccinated.

Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Incontinence

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 5:58pm CDT

A new study suggests vitamin D deficiency may contribute to pelvic floor disorders like urinary and fecal incontinence.

Pig Virus DNA Found in Rotavirus Vaccine

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 5:26pm CDT

The FDA says the Rotarix rotavirus vaccine, which is given to infants, contains DNA from a harmless pig virus. Millions have taken the vaccine without problems.

Moderate Drinking May Help the Heart

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 5:12pm CDT

Two major new studies show light to moderate drinking helps prevent heart-related deaths.

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CDC: Babies Don’t Get Enough Vitamin D

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 4:27pm CDT

A new CDC report finds that very few babies are getting as much vitamin D in their diets as is recommended.

Substances Found in Coffee That Irritate Stomach

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 3:33pm CDT

Scientists in Europe say they’ve pinpointed several components of coffee that may cause many people to suffer stomachaches and heartburn.

FAQ: How Health Care Reform Will Affect You

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 3:14pm CDT

The yearlong, often-ugly journey toward health care reform reached a historic milestone late Sunday night, with the House approving legislation that would extend coverage to 32 million more Americans and impose new restrictions on the insurance industry.

Male Infertility Linked to Prostate Cancer

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 2:05pm CDT

Men with infertility may be more likely to develop more aggressive forms of prostate cancer than fertile men, according to a new study.

C. diff Infection Rate May Overtake MRSA

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 12:31pm CDT

A new study shows rates of infection from the bacterium Clostridium difficile (C. diff) are now surpassing those associated with MRSA infections in community hospitals.

FDA Warns of Muscle Damage From Zocor

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 5:21pm CDT

The FDA warns that higher doses of the cholesterol-lowering drug Zocor (simvastatin) carry an increased risk of muscle injury.

Genes Yield Clues to Ulcerative Colitis

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 2:43pm CDT

Fifteen newly identified genes may offer a better understanding of the cause of ulcerative colitis and its ties to Crohn’s disease.

Early Balding May Cut Prostate Cancer Risk

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 12:23pm CDT

Here's potentially good news for balding men -- especially young balding men who may be distressed at their lack of locks.

FDA Expands Ban on Tobacco Sales, Ads for Kids

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 7:06pm CDT

The FDA now forbids sale of tobacco products to youths under age 18; tobacco company sponsorship of athletic, musical, or social events; free samples of smokeless tobacco; and more.

Caution Urged in Use of Flea, Tick Products for Pets

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 6:45pm CDT

In the wake of mounting reports of adverse pet health effects, the Environmental Protection Agency has issued new restrictions on spot-on flea and tick products -- and urges extra care in their use.

Kids Not Only Obese, They're Extremely Obese

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 5:01pm CDT

Extreme obesity has reached ''alarming'' levels among children, according to a new study that looked at the weights and heights of more than 710,000 children aged 2 to 19.

Falls Often to Blame in Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 2:56pm CDT

About 1.7 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries in the United States every year and tens of thousands are fatal, the CDC says.

Deep Brain Stimulation Stops Seizures

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 12:04am CDT

Deep brain stimulation may offer a new treatment option for fighting epileptic seizures in those who don't respond well to other therapies.

Brief Meditation Training Brings Pain Relief

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 6:46pm CDT

Meditation increases pain tolerance, but you don't have to devote your life to the practice to derive benefits, new research shows.

How to Treat Kids' Hard-to-Control Asthma

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 5:04pm CDT

What's the next step when a child's controller drugs fail to prevent asthma attacks? Different kids do best with different step-up treatments, an NIH-funded study finds.

When Stocks Go Down, Heart Attacks Go Up

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 3:05pm CDT

When the stock market dips, your heart health may too. New research hints at a link between market volatility and rising heart attack rates.

Clip Closes Door on Leaky Heart Valves

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 12:01pm CDT

A clothespin-type device that clips together the partially open doors of leaky heart valves may obviate the need for open heart surgery in some patients, doctors say.

Breast Cancer Treated by Freezing Tumors

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 6:43pm CDT

In a small but promising study, researchers were able to kill breast cancer tumors by freezing them using a technique known as image-guided, multiprobe cryotherapy.

Women More Likely to Die After Heart Attack

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 6:02pm CDT

Women would be more likely to survive a heart attack if they were treated more like men, French researchers say.

New Combo Drug May Cut Blood Pressure

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 5:38pm CDT

By itself, Novartis's new blood pressure drug doesn't do a lot. But combined with the older drug Diovan, it boosts hypertension control better than either drug alone.

U.S. Sees Spike in Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 4:59pm CDT

In thinking about skin cancer, the deadliest form, melanoma, often comes to mind. But a new study suggests the importance of focusing on less lethal types as well.

Neck Muscle Graft Can Pump Up Lips

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 3:55pm CDT

A new study shows that a lip implant with skin and neck muscle grafts may bring good results for people seeking lip augmentation.

Good and Bad Health Habits in U.S.

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 3:31pm CDT

Drinkers outnumber exercisers in a new report that details the good as well as the bad when it comes to Americans' health behaviors.

New Way to Treat Inoperable Lung Cancer

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 2:54pm CDT

An experimental type of highly focused radiation therapy may control inoperable lung cancer tumors and help people with the deadly disease live longer, a study shows.

H1N1 Swine Flu Still Smoldering in U.S.

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 2:37pm CDT

It's no wildfire, but H1N1 swine flu continues to smolder in the U.S. Last month, 300 people died of H1N1.

Aggressive Treatments Don't Help Diabetes Patients

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 7:28pm CDT

Lowering blood pressure and blood fat levels to below current targets did not bring down higher risks of heart problems for diabetes patients, according to new results from a landmark federal study.

ED, Heart Disease May Be Deadly Duo

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 6:46pm CDT

Erectile dysfunction is a major warning sign for cardiovascular disease and early death.

Hip Fracture Risks Linger After Recovery

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 6:37pm CDT

The risks associated with hip fractures may linger long after the initial recovery period is over, especially for men.

Salsalate May Help Treat Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 6:16pm CDT

Salsalate, a common pain reliever, may help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels.

Vitamin D Supplements Lower Heart Disease Risk

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 5:44pm CDT

Extra sunshine and vitamin D supplements may help ward off heart disease in people with low vitamin D levels.

Treating Non-motor Symptoms of Parkinson's

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 5:12pm CDT

The American Academy of Neurology has issued a new guideline outlining what it says are the most effective treatments for non-motor symptoms common in people with Parkinson’s disease.

New Genetic Autism Test Beats Older Tests

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 5:02pm CDT

A new genetic test for autism, known as chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA), finds more genetic abnormalities than two older tests, a study shows.

Psoriasis Linked to Heart Disease, Cancer

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 3:11pm CDT

People who suffer from psoriasis may be at an increased risk of other serious medical conditions, including heart disease and cancer, studies show.

Cigarette Ad May Have Targeted Teen Girls

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 2:46pm CDT

A Camel cigarette ad may have targeted teenage girls, an antismoking group claims.

School Lunches Linked to Kids' Obesity

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 2:21pm CDT

More than one in three middle school students who regularly eat school lunches are obese or overweight, a study shows.

Lead Risk Lurks in Spice Rack

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 12:48pm CDT

The curry powder in your cabinet may pose a lead poisoning risk to your children, according to a new study.

New Plavix Warning: Lack of Effect in Many People

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 5:09pm CST

The anti-clotting drug Plavix will get a new "black box" label warning that normal doses don't work for 2% to 14% of patients.

Cataracts From Antidepressants?

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 4:58pm CST

A Canadian study suggests that SSRI antidepressants raise the risk of cataracts by about 15% -- enough to cause 22,000 extra U.S. cataract cases per year.

Patients Happy With Knee Replacement

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 12:33pm CST

A survey shows that one year after knee replacement surgery, 95% of patients were happy with their new knees.

Seeing an 'A' Raises Test Scores

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 11:42am CST

Simply seeing the letter “A” before an exam might help you improve your grade, but spotting an “F” could make you perform poorly.

ATVs Behind Spike in Kids' Injuries

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 10:57am CST

Accidents involving all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have caused “alarming” increases in childhood injuries, often very serious ones, new studies indicate.

Retail Spices Recalled in Salmonella Scare

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 5:46pm CST

Some Whole Foods and Frontier brand spices have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination of pepper included in the products.

Occasional High Blood Pressure Risky, Too?

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 5:36pm CST

Occasional high blood pressure readings are often ignored as nothing to worry about, but a new study suggests this episodic high blood pressure is a strong predictor of strokes.

Onion Cream Treats New Stretch Marks

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 11:32am CST

A moisturizing cream whose active ingredient is extract of onion can help to take the redness out of new stretch marks.

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.

Kitchens, Bathrooms No Place for Vitamins

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 3:27pm CST

The kitchen and bathroom may be the worst rooms in the house to store your vitamins thanks to high humidity levels and temperatures.

Blood Test May Predict Colon Cancer Spread

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 3:11pm CST

A blood test may soon be able to predict which colon cancers are likely to spread to other parts of the body, according to a new study.

Test May Cut Unneeded Prostate Biopsies

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 3:00pm CST

An experimental urine test accurately predicts whether a biopsy will reveal prostate cancer.

FDA: Labels Misleading on Major Food Brands

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 6:03pm CST

The FDA today warned 17 food makers -- including POM, Gerber, and Nestle -- that their "misleading" product labels violate federal law. It's a new get-tough policy, FDA tells the food industry.

FDA: Labels Misleading on Major Food Brands

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 6:03pm CST

The FDA today warned 17 food makers -- including POM, Gerber, and Nestle -- that their "misleading" product labels violate federal law. It's a new get-tough policy, FDA tells the food industry.

Portable Device May Relieve Migraine Pain

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 6:03pm CST

A handheld device that magnetically zaps pain may be a promising new treatment for patients with a common type of migraine.

New Drug Fights Advanced Prostate Cancer

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 5:02pm CST

A new drug, cabazitaxel, shows promise for extending the lives of men with advanced prostate cancer who have run out of treatment options.

A1c Test Identifies Diabetes, Heart Risk

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 4:41pm CST

You don't have to fast before taking the newly recommended A1c test to screen for diabetes -- and it spots early diabetes and heart disease better than the older test.

Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Asthma

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 3:45pm CST

Many children with asthma have low blood levels of vitamin D -- and the insufficiency seems to place them at risk for more severe disease, a study shows.

America's Most Obese Metropolitan Areas

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 3:24pm CST

Montgomery, Ala., and Stockton, Calif., are the most obese metro areas in the U.S., according a survey by Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.

Cholesterol Drugs May Fight Asthma, Too

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 2:21pm CST

A study shows statin drugs -- used to lower cholesterol -- may also improve lung function in asthma patients.

Can Meditation Reverse Memory Loss?

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 2:04pm CST

Meditation can increase blood flow in the brain and improve memory, according to researchers who tested a specific kind of meditation and found the improvement after just eight weeks.

Kids With Food Allergies Need Medicine Nearby

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 1:48pm CST

Some children with peanut allergies are at risk of potentially fatal allergic reactions because they don't have their lifesaving epinephrine medication on them at school, Canadian researchers report.

Food Poisoning Costs U.S. $152 Billion a Year

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 8:51am CST

Food poisoning costs the U.S. $152 billion, kills 5,000 people, and sends 325,000 to the hospital each year, new calculations suggest.

Generic Drug for Enlarged Prostate Approved

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 5:09pm CST

The first generic version of Flomax, a medication to treat the signs and symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland, has won the approval of the FDA.

Coffee May Cut Risk of Heart Rhythm Problems

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 5:01pm CST

A new study shows that moderate coffee drinking reduces the risk of being hospitalized for heart rhythm problems.

Which Marriages Last 10 Years?

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 4:32pm CST

Being young, being childless, and, for women, not living with two parents at age 14 all predict lower odds of a marriage surviving 10 years, the CDC reports.

Big Rise in Kids' Junk Food Snacking

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 3:34pm CST

Kids in the U.S. are gobbling down more unhealthy snacks daily than ever before, a new study shows.

Longtime Pot Smoking May Raise Psychosis Risk

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 3:04pm CST

Young adults who are longtime pot smokers are more likely to display signs of psychosis than short-term smokers or people who've never smoked marijuana.

Prediabetes Precautions Often Ignored

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 3:00pm CST

People with prediabetes aren't taking simple precautions that could prevent the potentially deadly disease of type 2 diabetes from taking hold, a study shows.

U.S. Has Racial Gap in Stroke Rate

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 6:26pm CST

New research on racial disparity in stroke statistics between African-Americans and whites in the U.S.

Low-Fat Diet Tops Low-Carb in Long Run

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 6:00pm CST

A low-carb diet may offer quick results, but a new study suggests that a low-fat diet may be best for long-term weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight.

Survey Shows Parents Worry About Vaccines

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 5:44pm CST

How parents view children's vaccines

Panel Critical of FDA's Asthma Drug Ruling

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 5:27pm CST

A leading panel of asthma experts today criticized a new FDA ruling that long-acting asthma drugs should be used only for the shortest period of time required to achieve control of asthma symptoms and then discontinued.

Vitamin D Supplements May Cut Heart Disease Risk

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 4:54pm CST

Vitamin D supplements may cut heart disease risk.

Heart Disease Warning Signs Seen in 3-Year-Olds

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 4:14pm CST

Obese children as young as age 3 show signs of inflammation similar to that linked to heart disease in adults, according to a new study.

Immune Therapy Cracks Egg, Peanut Allergies

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 3:30pm CST

An experimental treatment in which children with food allergies are fed tiny amounts of the very food to which they're allergic is allowing some kids with peanut allergies to enjoy peanut butter and some with egg allergies to eat scrambled eggs.

How to Avoid Food Allergies in Babies

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 12:57pm CST

If one child has food allergies, how can a pregnant woman help ensure her next kid won't be affected too? By avoiding exposure to the food her child is allergic is to -- starting in the third trimester and continuing into the second year of life, say researchers from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Camperdown, Australia.

How to Avoid Food Allergies in Babies

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 12:57pm CST

If one child has food allergies, how can a pregnant woman help ensure her next kid won't be affected too? By avoiding exposure to the food her child is allergic is to -- starting in the third trimester and continuing into the second year of life, say researchers from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Camperdown, Australia.

Eczema, Peanut Allergy May Be Linked

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 12:24pm CST

Infants with eczema are at high risk of having peanut and other food allergies too, British researchers report.

Eczema, Peanut Allergy May Be Linked

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 12:24pm CST

Infants with eczema are at high risk of having peanut and other food allergies too, British researchers report.

New Nicotine Inhaler May Help Smokers Quit

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 11:41am CST

A new smoke-free inhaler gives would-be quitters a vapor with nearly as much nicotine as a cigarette and less harshness than currently available devices.

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