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Jan 07, 2009

'Snowbirds' Beware the Climate Changes
Switch to balmier days can be healthy and hazardous for seniors, experts say

Old, Fat Mice Blamed for Virus Transmission
Contact with humans can lead to deadly lung disease

Heart Drug May Be a Cancer Fighter
Digoxin, used to treat heart failure, slowed cell growth, study says

More 'Screen Time' Linked to Poor Fitness in Girls
But teenage boys don't seem to be as susceptible, study suggests

Europe Unlikely to Meet Measles Goals: Report
Suboptimum vaccination rates cast doubt on ability to eliminate disease by 2010

Teen Birth Rate Up in 26 States in 2006
Highest rates in South, Southwest; lowest rates in Northeast, government reports

Jan 06, 2009

Employer-Sponsored Workouts Boost Workers' Health
Study at Home Depot saw big increase in employees working out

Childhood Trauma Tied to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Finding means condition could be biologically driven, researchers say

Family History of Aneurism Raises Stroke Risk for Smokers
They're 6 times likely to suffer bleeding stroke, study finds

Implanted Defibrillators Benefit Older People
Improved survival seen in those 75 and older, study says

It Pays to Eat Less as You Age
Cutting calories can cut down on pounds in middle age, study says

Brains of Bulimia Patients Wired Differently
Study found regions related to impulse control were less active

Health Care Spending in U.S. Grew at Lowest Rate in a Decade
But consumers are still paying more for out-of-pocket expenses, reports say

Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Those With Advanced Parkinson's
Study found both physical function and quality of life improved

Researchers Report Progress in Fight Against Fat
Two drugs and a genetic variation are focus of promising studies

More Than 60,000 Patients Risked Hepatitis Infections
Poor infection-control practices to blame, U.S. study finds

Jan 05, 2009

Diabetes Epidemic Now Poses Challenges for Nursing Homes
Care for aging people with the disease falls short, study finds

Car Key Device Jams Teens' Cell Phones
Inventor's ignition gadget prevents calls or texting while driving

Winter Is Tough on Feet
Doctors offer advice on how to protect against injury, discomfort

Researcher Finds Most Will Inflict Pain on Others If Prodded
Finding mirrors results of infamous psychological obedience study in 1960s

When the Heart Stops Beating
Survivors tell their stories of sudden cardiac arrest

War Vets With Headaches Could Have Brain Problems
Reduced sense of smell might also signal need for testing, expert says

Obesity Linked to Ovarian Cancer
Excess estrogen may contribute to malignancy, study suggests

Viagra May Shield Heart From Blood Pressure Damage
Sildenafil appears to delay dangerous heart muscle expansion in mice

Teens Divulge Risky Behavior on Social Networking Sites
But e-mail intervention may spur some adolescents to change, study finds

Jan 04, 2009

Prenatal Nutrition, Postnatal Allergy Protection
Certain foods consumed during pregnancy might protect against asthma and eczema

Winter Workouts Are Cool
Tips on having fun, staying fit in the snowy season

Jan 03, 2009

Lingering Cold Symptoms May Mean Sinusitis
Common wintertime problem stems from blocked sinus cavities

Jan 02, 2009

To Protect Yourself, Wash Those Germs Away
Doctors say it's the best way to keep colds and flu at bay

Shovel Snow Safely
Experts offer tips on how to avoid injury while performing winter task

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