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Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Could Affect Health

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 5:58pm CDT

Gulf Coast Oil Slick Could Have Some Impact on Seafood and Air Quality

Why Some Breast Cancer Patients Forgo Implants

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 5:39pm CDT

Fewer than one in three women eligible for breast reconstruction surgery following mastectomy for breast cancer undergo the procedure, according a small snapshot from four counties in California.

Roller-Coaster Ride Could Affect Your Ears

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 2:56pm CDT

Doctors at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit report a case of a man who suffered ear damage from a ride on a roller coaster.

$1,000 Personal Genome Coming: Are We Ready?

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 7:03pm CDT

Do you really want to know all of the information encoded in your genes? A thought-provoking new study shows why you might -- and why you might not.

FDA Approves New Device for Asthma Relief

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 5:48pm CDT

The FDA has approved the Alair system, first non-drug, device-based treatment for adults with severe asthma whose medications aren't providing enough relief.

How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 4:37pm CDT

Is type 2 diabetes reversal possible? Yes! WebMD teaches you how, with tips for a healthy lifestyle including diet and exercise.

Obesity May Raise Risk of Fibromyalgia

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 3:57pm CDT

Overweight and obese women -- especially those who do not exercise at all or exercise for less than an hour a week -- are at higher risk for developing the widespread pain disorder fibromyalgia, a study shows.

Gender Gap in Risk of Rx Pain Drug Abuse

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 3:05pm CDT

Gender appears to play a role in the risk of abuse of prescription pain drugs, a study shows.

FDA OKs Provenge for Prostate Cancer Therapy

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 2:40pm CDT

The FDA has approved Provenge, Dendreon Corp.'s individualized "vaccine" for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.

Simplicity and Graco Cribs Recalled

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 12:40pm CDT

Certain Simplicity and Graco cribs are being recalled because of the risk of entrapment, suffocation, and strangulation.

Eat Hot Peppers to Burn Extra Calories, Fat

Posted: April 28th, 2010, 7:31pm CDT

Adding some spicy hot peppers to a healthy meal isn't a magic bullet, but it may help you burn a few extra calories and a bit more fat, according to a new study.

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Panel: No Evidence of Alzheimer’s Prevention

Posted: April 28th, 2010, 7:29pm CDT

There is no good evidence that Alzheimer’s disease or the other forms of dementia affecting millions of Americans are preventable, a government scientific panel concluded Wednesday.

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Brain ‘Pacemaker’ Beneficial for Parkinson's

Posted: April 28th, 2010, 7:04pm CDT

Advanced Parkinson’s disease patients treated with deep brain stimulation show clear benefits over patients treated with medication.

U.S. Cities With the Dirtiest Air

Posted: April 28th, 2010, 7:00pm CDT

Major metropolitan areas in California still have some of the dirtiest air in the nation, despite a decade-long effort to reduce carbon emissions and other pollutants, finds a new report by the American Lung Association.

Study: Blood Thinners Don't Prevent Miscarriage

Posted: April 28th, 2010, 6:46pm CDT

For women with a history of miscarriages, taking aspirin alone or combined with the blood-thinning drug heparin fails to prevent pregnancy loss, new research shows.

Progress in Predicting Invasive Breast Cancer

Posted: April 28th, 2010, 5:40pm CDT

Doctors are a step closer to being able to predict which women with noninvasive breast tumors will go on to develop invasive breast cancer -- and therefore whether or not they need more aggressive treatment.

Obese, Lean Kids Break Down Drugs Differently

Posted: April 28th, 2010, 3:31pm CDT

Children who are obese appear to metabolize -- or break down -- common medications at different rates than their leaner counterparts, according to a new study.

Does This Surgery Make My Butt Look Big?

Posted: April 28th, 2010, 2:34pm CDT

In a year where cosmetic surgery procedures decreased, buttock augmentation and butt lifts were on the rise, according to the latest statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Drug Reverses Diabetes-Related Vision Loss

Posted: April 28th, 2010, 2:13pm CDT

Federal investigators say a new treatment for a leading cause of blindness in people with diabetes can reverse vision loss in a large percentage of patients.

Antidepressants: Effectiveness, Trials, Realistic Expectations

Posted: April 28th, 2010, 2:02pm CDT

WebMD discusses the use of antidepressants to treat depression, benefits of medications or other treatments, and who may not need medications.

Laughter Affects Appetite Much Like a Workout Does

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 6:47pm CDT

have more in common than anyone thought. Both affect the appetite hormones in much the same way.

A Urine Test for Colon Cancer?

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 6:44pm CDT

Researchers say they may be on the path to developing a simple urine test that could some day diagnose colorectal cancer and follow its progress.

Single Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Cuts Colon Cancer Risk

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 6:32pm CDT

Colon cancer screening with just one flexible sigmoidoscopy cuts cancer risk and identifies those who need more invasive colonoscopy, an 11-year U.K. study finds.

Is Drinking Wine a Key to Antiaging?

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 5:57pm CDT

Richard Baxter, MD, talks to WebMD about the benefits of wine for your health and appearance.

Calcium in Arteries May Predict Heart Risk

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 4:45pm CDT

Doctors who use CT scans to detect calcium buildup in arteries may be able to better predict heart disease risk in some of their patients, a new study suggests.

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Combination Treatments

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 4:34pm CDT

People who are diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) now have more treatment options, used in more combinations, than ever before.

Chemotherapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 4:04pm CDT

Chemotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) can now help slow the progression of cancer and sometimes even cure the disease.

Anabolic Steroids May Weaken the Heart

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 4:00pm CDT

Long-term use of anabolic steroids appears to weaken the heart, and it is not clear if this weakening is reversible, researchers say.

Cancer: Palliative Care and Quality of Life

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 3:54pm CDT

Palliative care for cancer patients helps ease discomfort, anxiety, nausea, and emotional distress. Find out how palliative care can improve quality of life during and after cancer treatment.

FDA to Fido: Dog Bones Not Safe

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 2:19pm CDT

Rewarding dogs with bones is a common and popular practice, but it’s a dangerous one, the FDA says in a new consumer warning for pet owners.

Mediterranean Diet May Save Brainpower

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 1:55pm CDT

Older adults who adhere to the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet appear to have less cognitive decline with age, a study shows.

Small Study Shows Lipodissolve Works

Posted: April 27th, 2010, 12:28pm CDT

Just a few weeks after the FDA chastised a handful of US spas and one Brazilian company for making misleading claims about fat-melting injections known as lipodissolve, results of a small study suggest that it may play a role in treating small pockets of fat.

Many in U.S. Have at Least 1 Heart Risk Factor

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 6:03pm CDT

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Nearly half of the U.S. population has at least one of three diagnosed or undiagnosed chronic conditions -- high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes -- all major risk factors for heart disease.

Smoking Genes Identified

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 5:18pm CDT

Overall, the effect is small. But researchers find that common gene variants affect how much a person smokes, how hard it is to quit, and risk of lung cancer from smoking.

Breast Cancer Risk Differs Among Ethnic Groups

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 4:59pm CDT

Factors that increase the risk of breast cancer for white women have less influence among women of Hispanic ethnicity, a new study shows.

What a Bad Lifestyle Does to Your Life Span

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 4:36pm CDT

People who smoke, don’t exercise, eat poorly, and drink alcohol are three times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease and nearly four times more likely to die of cancer, according to a new study.

More Chocolate Means More Depression, or Vice Versa

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 4:22pm CDT

Indulging in chocolate may help lift one’s mood, but a new study has found that people who ate chocolate more often had a greater likelihood of depression.

Debate on Laser Liposuction to Remove Fat

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 3:50pm CDT

Doctors are debating the effectiveness and safety of laser liposuction, a new technique to remove fat.

Higher Vitamin D, Better Golden Years?

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 11:58am CDT

Vitamin D, already considered a way to help fight colds, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and other ills, may also keep people mobile in their golden years, according to a new study.

How to Maintain the Mother-Daughter Bond

Posted: April 26th, 2010, 10:16am CDT

As it turns out, keeping the lines of communication open may depend on one primary factor: good old-fashioned listening.

Airborne Fungus Expected to Spread in U.S.

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 6:55pm CDT

A potentially deadly airborne fungus, widely dubbed the killer fungus, has infected more than 50 people in the U.S., according to the CDC.

Two Mom Makeovers

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 2:47pm CDT

WebMD's expert team helps two crazy-busy mothers transform their eating, workout, and life routines -- plus tips on Mother's Day gifts for your own makeover.

Dr. Phil's Ultimate Weight Solution

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 2:28pm CDT

WebMD examines Dr. Phil's diet, which emphasizes emotions and thought patterns as much as food groups.

Tripping Over Pets Sends Thousands to ER

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 2:11pm CDT

According to a CDC report, many people get hurt every year when chasing or tripping over their pets -- cats as well as dogs.

Why You Really Should Sleep On It

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 2:05pm CDT

New research shows that the more you sleep, you more creative you become

How One College Student Controls Crohn's Disease

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 1:44pm CDT

There's no cure for Crohn's disease, but that hasn't stopped this young woman from living a full life.

More Reasons Why You Should Floss

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 12:21pm CDT

We know you hate it, but flossing is one of the most important things you can do to preserve the health and aesthetics of your smile. Here's how to do it right.

The Cabbage Soup Diet

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 11:43am CDT

An explanation of the Cabbage Soup Diet, including how it works and its safety.

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‘Skinny’ Vegan Diet

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 11:23am CDT

If you dream of a model-thin body and are willing to adhere to a hard-core, low calorie vegan diet, you may want to follow the sassy advice doled out in the book with the unprintable name.

Macrobiotic Diet

Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 11:05am CDT

A macrobiotic diet isn't simply a diet plan. It's a way of life -- followers of the macrobiotic diet believe that food and food quality impact health, happiness and well-being.

The Truth About Vtiamin D: Why You Need Vitamin D