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2 Genes Have Possible Link to Deadly Ovarian Cancer
Scientists say findings may lead to new therapies for ovarian clear cell carcinoma

Kids Playing With Laser Pointers May Be Aiming for Eye Trouble
Teen boy damages retina with Internet-purchased 'toy,' doctors say

Dementia Warning Signs Identified in Type 2 Diabetics: Study
High blood pressure, slow gait, self-reported bad health might signal decline, researchers say

Statins May Guard Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study showed only an association between the two, expert notes

Working Overtime Adds to Heart Risk for Out-of-Shape Men
But being physically fit seems to protect those who work longer hours, researchers say

Immune System Genes Show Links to Type 1 Diabetes
Finding is starting point for new work on the disease's origins, possible treatment, experts say

Elderly May Benefit From Minimally Invasive Shoulder Surgery
Significant pain reduction reported by 96% after operation to repair rotator cuff tears, researchers find

Kids on HIV Drug Cocktail May Need Revaccination
Immunity to childhood diseases can wane more quickly than in children without the virus, researchers say

Pediatricians' Group Urges Flu Shots for All Health-Care Workers
AAP calls mandatory shots 'ethically justified, necessary, and long overdue to ensure patient safety'

Many Heart Patients Place False Hope in Angioplasty
In non-emergency scenarios, the artery-opening procedure won't prevent heart attack, experts note

Emergency Visits for Stomach Pain Rose Over Decade
Use of medical imaging also increased, U.S. government study found

Repeat DUI Offenders Have Reasoning Deficits: Study
Subtle decision-making problems may not show up on conventional tests, researchers say

Health Highlights: Sept. 8, 2010
  • Cockroaches, Locusts Eyed as New Source of Antibiotics
  • Former Head of Salmonella-Linked Peanut Firm Now a Consultant
  • Judge Refuses To Lift Embryonic Stem Cell Funding Ban
  • Brass Instruments May Be Linked to Lung Condition
  • FDA Issues Warning Letters Over Green Tea Beverages


Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 8, 2010
  • Pediatric GERD
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Bacterial Vaginosis


Young Parents May Be Especially Prone to Depression
Greatest risk is during first year after child is born, researchers say

Health Tip: Stay Safe Around the School Bus
Teach kids safety tips

Health Tip: When You Feed Baby Formula
Tips for preparation and serving

Men Seem More Susceptible to Memory Problems Than Women
Among elderly, rate of mild impairment was 1.5 times higher in males, study finds

Health Care Reform: Is There a Doctor in the House?
Reform could strain, or possibly improve, the primary-care experience

Heart Health Rises With Education in Rich Nations
But findings don't apply to low- or middle-income countries, study says

H1N1 Pandemic Flu Even Milder Than Seasonal Strains
Though youngest were most vulnerable, fewer serious complications seen, study finds

Decline in Adult Smoking Stalls, Alarming Experts
And more than half of U.S. kids exposed to secondhand smoke, CDC report finds

Pancreatic Chemo Comparison Finds No Survival Boost
Search for more successful treatments for the deadly cancer continues, expert says

Many HIV-Infected Kids Could Use Cheaper Treatment Safely
Study found that returning to nevirapine still kept viral load down for most

'Self-Embedding' Takes Teen Self-Injury to the Extreme
Radiologists recommend minimally invasive procedure to remove staples, paper clips and more
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