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More Allergies? Global Warming May Be to Blame
Rising temperatures from global warming are increasing the pollen season for some plants and trees. As a result, people may be suffering more from seasonal allergies.

Movies Feed Kids Unhealthy Choices
Films are filled with images of candy, sugary drinks, and salty snack foods, as well as references to fast food, according to a new study.

FDA Issues New Label Warnings for Popular Asthma Drugs
The FDA is requiring a new warning label on the asthma medications Advair, Serevent, Foradil, and Symbicort.

Mild Depression Often Worsens Without Treatment
Well over half of the people with mild depression fall deeper into depression over time if they don't receive care for the condition, say researchers in a new study.

Grass and Cleats Combo May Be Best for Knees
Shoes and the type of surface you're playing on make a difference in your chances of injuring a knee during sports, according to a new study. A combination of natural grass -- rather than artificial turf -- and cleats seem to be the best combination.

Rising Glaucoma Rates Make Testing More Important Than Ever
With more of the population in the groups at higher risk for glaucoma, regular eye exams are even more important, eye experts say.

Pediatric Obesity Programs Help Youngsters Lose Weight
Triggered by a new report that weight-loss programs for kids work, new recommendations encourage doctors to screen school-aged children and teens and send them to treatment programs if they're obese.

Full Body Scanners Safe for Air Travelers, Experts Say
Experts say increased use of full body scanning in airports won't expose passengers to excess radiation.

New Immunization Guidelines for Children Released
New recommendations on childhood and teen immunizations have been released.

Cases of Swine Flu Decline, Along with Public Fear
The number of cases of H1N1 swine flu continues to go down, and the supplies of the vaccine is now plentiful. However, too few people are getting inoculated now.

Breastfeeding Benefits Both Baby and Mother
New information suggests that breastfeeding not only benefits babies, it can also provide benefits for the mother's heart health later in life.

Some Children's Swine Flu Vaccines Recalled
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced this week that over three-quarters of a million doses of H1N1 flu vaccine for children have been recalled by the manufacturer due to a loss in potency.

Soy Appears to Decrease Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence, Death
The risk of death and cancer recurrence in women who have had breast cancer may be lowered with regular consumption of a moderate amount of soy foods, according to new research.

'Tis the Season to Choose Toys and Gifts with Care
During this season of joy and wonder, it is hard to think that a toy - an object meant to inspire whimsy and fun - might instead cause injury and death. But it happens.

Changes in Cancer Screening Recommendations Cause Confusion
Changes in screening recommendation for two types of cancer - breast and cervical - announced in close proximity to each other within the past two weeks have upended the world of cancer screening.

New Recommendations for Breast Cancer Screening Meet Resistance
In a move that surprised many, including physicians and other healthcare providers, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) announced new guidelines for breast cancer screening.

Infections Linked to Stroke
A new study suggests that being exposed to several common pathogens may contribute to the risk for having a stroke.

Lack of Knowledge About Diabetes is a Concern
Diabetes is a frequently-diagnosed disease, yet many Americans lack basic knowledge about the potentially life-threatening condition, according to a new survey from the American Diabetes Association.

Be Cautious with Halloween Face Paints
Halloween face painting for little trick-or-treaters may need to be reconsidered, according to a new report released this week.

Car Seat Danger Can Occur Outside of Vehicles
A new study reveals good news and bad news about infant car seats: while these safety devices have saved countless young lives, they are also responsible for thousands of injuries when improperly used outside of motor vehicles.

HRT and Tender Breasts May Indicate Increased Breast Cancer Risk
Women taking estrogen/progestin hormone replacement therapy who experience breast tenderness may be at increased risk for developing breast cancer, according to a new study released this week.

H1N1 (Swine) Flu Vaccine on the Way
As the first doses of the H1N1 swine flu vaccine leave the manufacturers, federal health officials continue to stress the product's safety.

Child Growth Charts Often Difficult to Understand
The growth charts widely used in pediatricians' offices are not easily understood or interpreted by many parents, a new survey finds. The results of the survey are reported in the medical journal Pediatrics.

New Ban on Flavored Cigarettes Aimed at Young Smokers
Cigarettes flavored with vanilla, berry, or chocolate flavors, aimed at enticing young people to smoke, are no longer available in the US.

Lowering Blood Sugar to Decrease Inflammation Studied
Using certain glucose-lowering medications in people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes does not appear to decrease inflammation association with the development of heart disease, according to a new study.

Lower Back Pain Eased with Yoga
According to a new study, chronic pain in the lower back may be eased with yoga.

H1N1 Flu Accompanies College Students Back to Campus
As college students head back to campus, clusters of H1N1 swine are being noted on many campuses. School administrators are working on efforts to encourage students to take preventative steps to keep the virus from spreading further.

Cancer Survival May be Affected by Marital Status
A new study finds that marital separation may negatively affect a person's recovery from cancer, even more so than being divorced or widowed.

Whole-Grain Cereals Have Nutrition Other than Fiber
A new study has found that natural antioxidants, known for their health-promoting properties, may be found in your morning bowl of cereal.

Colorectal Cancer Incidence, Death Rates May Decrease with Aspirin
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds that taking aspirin might not only reduce the risk of getting colorectal cancer, but may also lower the odds of dying from the disease.

Home Medications Cause Most Accidental Poisonings
Medications found in the family medicine cabinet are the leading cause of accidental poisonings in US children, according to a new report.

Cloudy Skies May Cloud Your Thinking
People suffering from depression have been found to have memory and other cognitive (thinking skills) problems during gloomy weather, according to a new report.

Air Pollution, Parental Stress Can Affect Risk for Asthma
In addition to automobile exhaust, a new study finds that parents with high stress levels can also affect a child's risk for developing asthma.

Knee Cartilage Loss Linked to Being Overweight
According to a new report, being overweight or obese can cause rapid deterioration of the cartilage in the knee, leading to osteoarthritis - yet another reason for people to maintain a healthy body weight.

Acid Reflux Medications Should be Used with Caution
Ironically, a new study finds that drugs commonly used to treat heartburn and acid reflux may actually cause heartburn.

Higher Doses of Radiation Often Needed for Obese, Overweight Patients
New research indicates that people who are overweight and obese are usually given higher-than-normal doses of radiation in order to obtain usable X-ray images, even though the long-term effects are unknown.

Summer Time Means Tick and Mosquito Bite Time
Now that summer has officially arrived, millions of Americans will be picnicking in grassy fields and camping in the woods.

Lifestyle May Counter Genetic Influence on Blood Pressure
Having a genetic makeup that can promote the developmetnnt of high blood pressure does not necessarily mean that a person will acquire the condition.

Strict Diabetes Control with Heart Disease Still Under Review
The relationship between tight blood sugar control and the risk of heart trouble is still unclear, even after research involving two large diabetes clinical trials.

All 50 States Have Cases of the Swine Flu Virus
On Monday, US health officials reported swine flu cases in all 50 states, with the total number of people infected probably surpassing 200,000.

OTC Medication Labels Can Be Confusing to Parents
A new study has found that medication labels on children's over-the-counter (OTC) cold medicine can be confusing to parents.

Children More Likely to Smoke if Mom Smoked During Pregnancy
According to researchers from the University of Arizona, smoking during pregnancy "biologically primes" a fetus to become a regular smoker as a teen and young adult.

Chronic Back Pain Relieved by Acupuncture
In a group of adult patients, chronic lower back pain was relieved by acupuncture, whether it pierced the skin or not.

US Officials See Hopeful Signs Although Swine Flu Cases Increase
This morning, confirmed cases of swine flu in the United States climbed to 642 in 41 states. Federal health officials say the revised numbers indicate they are catching up on a backlog of lab tests, rather than a sudden rise in new infections.

Swine Flu Outbreak Continues
The number of confirmed cases of swine flu, or H1N1 influenza, in the United States has increased to 64, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) late Tuesday morning.

More People Found to be Living with Paralysis
A new survey released this week shows that one in 50 Americans, or 5.6 million people, live with some form of paralysis.

Can a Drug Jumpstart the Bone-Healing Process?
Preliminary results released yesterday by US researchers reported on a drug that boosts the body's production of stem cells which appears to "jump-start" the bone-healing process to a point that older adults' bones heal as fast as children's bones.

Make Safety of Young Athletes a Priority
Children face a number of potential hazards as they suit up for youth sports, but many can be avoided with help from attentive parents. April is National Youth Sports Safety Month, and experts want parents to be aware of the ways they can help protect children from harm.

Childhood Obesity Linked to Rapid Weight Gain In Infants
According to a recent Havard report, rapid weight gain in newborns during the first six months of life may also raise their risk for obesity as toddlers.

The Fear of Being Diagnosed with Diabetes
A new survey reveals that more than half of Americans fear developing diabetes, but many continue unhealthy behaviors that increase their odds of getting the blood sugar disease.

Revised Aspirin Therapy Guidelines
US experts have revised aspirin guidelines, stating that lower doses appear to be at least as effective as higher doses and safer at preventing heart attack in men and stroke in women.

Colonoscopy Remains the Gold Standard to Detect Colon Cancer
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Flu Virus Becoming Resistant to Drug
A new government report shows an increase in resistance to the antiviral drug Tamiflu. This antiviral drug is primarily linked to influenza A strains, the most common type of flu circulating in the United States.

Waiting For Biopsy Results May Be Harmful to Your Health
A Harvard research study found abnormal levels of a stress hormone in women waiting for breast biopsy results.

Stroke Risk Reduction Found In Women Who Consume Coffee
Spanish and American researchers suggest that drinking coffee appears to lower the risk for stroke among women, with more consumption translating into more protection.

Effects of Negative Emotions on the Heart Can Lead to Cardiac Problems
Taking a few minutes to relax, calm down, and simply enjoy life can do more than soothe your frayed nerves or troubled mind - it may save your life.

Can a Blood Test Predict Postpartum Depression?
Measuring hormone levels produced by the placenta during pregnancy may predict whether a woman is likely to develop postpartum depression, suggests a report published in this month issue of Archives of General Psychiatry.

Ovarian Preservation May Be a Safe Option in Endometrial Cancer
Women age 45 and younger who kept their ovaries while undergoing treatment for endometrial cancer showed no difference in survival rates compared to those that had their ovaries removed.

Consumers Urged to Avoid Peanut Butter Products During Salmonella Probe
The peanut butter recall continues to heat up as products containing peanut butter are being pulled from store shelves

A Poor Night's Sleep May Increase Your Risk for Catching a Cold
The risk of catching a cold increases when you get less than seven hours of sleep a night, researchers suggest.

Blood Donors Needed!
During the holiday season, the nation's blood supply tends to dip dangerously low because of a decline in donations.

Age-Related Cognitive Decline May Be Linked to High Blood Sugar Levels
Rising blood glucose levels have been identified by scientists as a possible contributing factor in age-related cognitive decline.

Healthy Eating Tips Can Lead to Happier Holdiays
Focus on keeping your weight steady with simple healthy eating strategies, rather than worry about gaining or losing weight during the holiday season. .