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July 2005
- Jul 31, 2005 - Young Athletes Warned of Asthma's Dangers
- Jul 31, 2005 - Kidney Stone Danger Heats Up in Summer
- Jul 31, 2005 - Health Highlights: July 31, ...
- Jul 29, 2005 - Weight Change May Also Change Breast Cance...
- Jul 29, 2005 - Vitamin C Can Help Stabilize Heart Rhythm
- Jul 29, 2005 - Olanzapine Prevents Mania in Bipolar Disorder
- Jul 29, 2005 - Protein Mix May Lower Diabetics' Blood Sugar
- Jul 29, 2005 - Many Stroke Patients Aren't Treated for Hy...
- Jul 29, 2005 - Circumcision Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
- Jul 29, 2005 - Right-brain Strokes Harder to Diagnose
- Jul 28, 2005 - Lack of enzyme is linked with liver cancer
- Jul 28, 2005 - PET scans best in early breast cancer
- Jul 27, 2005 - Scientists find cure for certain deafness
- Jul 27, 2005 - Echinacea Has No Effect on Colds
- Jul 27, 2005 - U.S. Working Up New Bird Flu Plan, Officia...
- Jul 27, 2005 - Genes Linked to Spread of Breast Cancer Di...
- Jul 27, 2005 - Smart Bomb Drug Zaps Cancer Cells in Mice
- Jul 27, 2005 - Hyperactivity Drug Hardly Affects Kids' Gr...
- Jul 27, 2005 - Cancer Deaths Lower Among Asthma, Allergy ...
- Jul 27, 2005 - Acupuncture May Improve Sperm Quality
- Jul 27, 2005 - Elderly Diabetics More at Risk of Bone Fra...
- Jul 27, 2005 - Whey Supplement Helpful for Diabetics
- Jul 27, 2005 - Short Height Linked to Increased Suicide Risk
- Jul 27, 2005 - Progesterone Cream May Deliver High Hormon...
- Jul 27, 2005 - Gene Engineered Stem Cells Heal Rat Spines...
- Jul 26, 2005 - Test Tube Twins More Likely to Be Born Pre...
- Jul 26, 2005 - U.S. Child Vaccination Rate Hits New Recor...
- Jul 26, 2005 - Immigrants Do Not Overwhelm US Healthcare ...
- Jul 26, 2005 - Circumcision Can Prevent HIV Infection
- Jul 26, 2005 - "Prehypertension" Increases Heart Attack Risk
- Jul 26, 2005 - Second-hand smoke risky in pregnancy
- Jul 26, 2005 - Bird flu poses risk to vaccine egg supply
- Jul 26, 2005 - Sesame Allergies May Be a Growing Problem
- Jul 26, 2005 - Hygiene Program Encourages Docs, Nurses to...
- Jul 26, 2005 - Americans Demand Salt in Diets Despite War...
- Jul 26, 2005 - Asthma Susceptibility Gene Identified
- Jul 26, 2005 - Blood Pressure Control Poor Among Elderly ...
- Jul 26, 2005 - Pesticide-linked school illness increases
- Jul 26, 2005 - Old, new post-shingles medication work
- Jul 26, 2005 - Nurses, non-doctors good in eye scanning
- Jul 26, 2005 - N.M. teen recovering from bubonic plague
- Jul 26, 2005 - Combo scans find cancers more accurately
- Jul 26, 2005 - Hospital experience, nursing major factors
- Jul 25, 2005 - Stem cells can treat heart attacks in pigs
- Jul 25, 2005 - Stem-cell technique may spare embryo
- Jul 25, 2005 - High Yuck Factor Not Necessarily Good for ...
- Jul 25, 2005 - Experts Warn Against Excess Fluids During ...
- Jul 25, 2005 - Weight Loss Injection Makes Patients Feel ...
- Jul 25, 2005 - Mysterious Disease Kills 17 in Southwest C...
- Jul 25, 2005 - Blood Test May Curb Liver Damage from TB Drug
- Jul 25, 2005 - Omeprazole Better Than Other Drugs for Ind...
- Jul 25, 2005 - Aerobic Fitness Declines Rapidly in Old Age
- Jul 25, 2005 - Patch Increases Sexual Desire in Menopausa...
- Jul 25, 2005 - Vitamin D Doesn't Slow Bone Loss in Black ...
- Jul 25, 2005 - Munition Exposure Linked to Brain Cancer i...
- Jul 25, 2005 - Poor Less Likely to Be Screened for Colon ...
- Jul 25, 2005 - Aggressive HIV Strain Appears to Be Isolat...
- Jul 22, 2005 - Statins may help heart-failure patients
- Jul 22, 2005 - Artery Plaques Affect Thinking Ability in ...
- Jul 22, 2005 - Language Training Helps Stroke Patients Speak
- Jul 22, 2005 - High Death Rate Seen After Nickel Carbonyl...
- Jul 22, 2005 - CDC details U.S. toxic exposures
- Jul 22, 2005 - High Cervical Cancer Rates Sign of Larger ...
- Jul 22, 2005 - Wealth Doesn't Always Predict Good Health
- Jul 22, 2005 - Signs Point to Global Influenza Oubreak--W...
- Jul 22, 2005 - Secretin Not Effective for Autism
- Jul 22, 2005 - Weaker Strain May Explain Nonfatal Monkeyp...
- Jul 22, 2005 - Hostility May Speed Death from Heart Disease
- Jul 22, 2005 - Study Question Effectiveness of Alcoholism...
- Jul 22, 2005 - High Ddt Levels Found in Breast Milk of Hk...
- Jul 22, 2005 - Single Drug Dose Effective After Testicula...
- Jul 22, 2005 - Disease Detectives Report on Progress in F...
- Jul 22, 2005 - Medical scans may mean trouble in airports
- Jul 22, 2005 - Core needle biopsy may be good for kids
- Jul 21, 2005 - Simple blood test may predict deadly pregn...
- Jul 21, 2005 - Low Chromium Levels May Raise Heart Attack...
- Jul 21, 2005 - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Tied to Generato...
- Jul 21, 2005 - High-protein Diets Curb Appetite
- Jul 21, 2005 - Folate May Protect Against Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Jul 21, 2005 - Wrist Guards Don't Prevent All Snowboard I...
- Jul 21, 2005 - Obese people found more prone to injuries
- Jul 21, 2005 - Fentanyl During Labor May Impede Breastfee...
- Jul 21, 2005 - Emergency Contraception via Vagina May Be ...
- Jul 21, 2005 - Extra Pounds Add Stress to Feet And Ankles
- Jul 21, 2005 - Alcohol May Increase Delayed Low Blood Sug...
- Jul 21, 2005 - Estrogen Gene Helps Explain Some Infertili...
- Jul 21, 2005 - Wife Influences Husband's Marijuana Use - ...
- Jul 20, 2005 - Surgery Favored for Severe Hemorrhoids
- Jul 20, 2005 - Chronically Tired? Help May Be at Hand
- Jul 20, 2005 - Second Testicular Cancers Are Rare
- Jul 20, 2005 - Food Allergies Tied to Irritable Bowel Syn...
- Jul 20, 2005 - Abused Pregnant Women at Risk of Complicat...
- Jul 20, 2005 - Parents, Attitude Help Kids Cope with Viol...
- Jul 20, 2005 - Inhaled Morphine Eases Cancer-related Air ...
- Jul 20, 2005 - Prostate Cancer Therapy May Affect Mental ...
- Jul 20, 2005 - People Who Lose Weight May Gain Wealth
- Jul 20, 2005 - Us Children Healthier, Except Minorities -...
- Jul 20, 2005 - Putting Fun Into Fitness Helps Kids Stay H...
- Jul 20, 2005 - Molecular Link between Obesity And Diabete...
- Jul 20, 2005 - Study Gives Better Understanding of Spinal...
- Jul 20, 2005 - Risk of breast cancer no higher for most w...
- Jul 20, 2005 - New cause found for some pulmonary cases
- Jul 20, 2005 - New clue to cocaine addicts' odd behaviors
- Jul 20, 2005 - New treatment for certain bone loss
- Jul 20, 2005 - Time spent under anesthesia could up risk
- Jul 19, 2005 - Ibuprofen hikes surgery bleeding
- Jul 19, 2005 - Testicular Cancer Patients Can Have Children
- Jul 19, 2005 - Diuretics Best BP Therapy for Blacks - Study
- Jul 19, 2005 - Tiny Babies Have Multiple Health Problems ...
- Jul 19, 2005 - Benefit of Breast Cancer Screening Small -...
- Jul 19, 2005 - Weight Loss Surgery Sometimes Worsens Acid...
- Jul 19, 2005 - Relationships Matter for Sex After Menopause
- Jul 19, 2005 - Temple Monkeys Can Spread Animal Virus to ...
- Jul 19, 2005 - Meth, Rx abuse treatments on the rise
- Jul 19, 2005 - Ducks May Silently Pass Along Bird Flu - S...
- Jul 19, 2005 - Medical Device Monitoring Needs Work - Report
- Jul 19, 2005 - Abortion Pill Maker Alerts Doctors to Five...
- Jul 19, 2005 - Desk Jobs May Be Hazardous to Men's Waistl...
- Jul 19, 2005 - Some drugs should be available free
- Jul 19, 2005 - Scientists find 'glue' in human bones
- Jul 19, 2005 - Green tea suggests cancer cure
- Jul 18, 2005 - Well-rounded care benefits diabetics
- Jul 18, 2005 - Free Ace Inhibitors for Diabetics Could Cu...
- Jul 18, 2005 - Many in US Take Too Much Vitamin E
- Jul 18, 2005 - Stroke Prevention Surgery Safe for 90-year...
- Jul 18, 2005 - Sids Linked to Nitrogen Dioxide Pollution
- Jul 18, 2005 - Dark Chocolate Lowers High Blood Pressure
- Jul 18, 2005 - Risk of Common Infections Elevated in Diab...
- Jul 18, 2005 - U.S. healthcare costs are double Canada's
- Jul 18, 2005 - Roche's Tamiflu Suppresses Vietnam Avian F...
- Jul 18, 2005 - Avant, Harvard to develop cholera vaccine
- Jul 18, 2005 - Inactivity May Be Main Factor in Girls' Ob...
- Jul 18, 2005 - Teen Girls Have Healthier Stress Response ...
- Jul 18, 2005 - Gene Is Linked with Obesity And Diabetes
- Jul 18, 2005 - Quitting Smoking Helps Heal Chronic Gum Di...
- Jul 18, 2005 - U.N. Says Must Raise Peacekeepers' Aids Aw...
- Jul 18, 2005 - [Rglt] - FDA Approves Cyberonics Depressio...
- Jul 18, 2005 - Correction: Saline Breast Implants May Be ...
- Jul 18, 2005 - Scientists Find Gene Defect Link to Heart ...
- Jul 16, 2005 - Flu vaccine shortage again this year
- Jul 16, 2005 - Prostate treatment with low side effects
- Jul 16, 2005 - Check tetanus shot booster before travel
- Jul 15, 2005 - T cell 'traffic control' boosts drug hope
- Jul 15, 2005 - FDA warns on pain patch
- Jul 15, 2005 - Asthma Gene Variants May Cut Risk of Brain...
- Jul 15, 2005 - Gene Variants Tied to Melanoma Risk
- Jul 15, 2005 - Drug Combo Ups Breast Cancer Survival-study
- Jul 15, 2005 - Healing Touch, Music, Aids Heart Surgery P...
- Jul 15, 2005 - Clot-buster More Likely to Work in Women-s...
- Jul 15, 2005 - Being Smart No Guarantee to Happiness in O...
- Jul 15, 2005 - Bowel Injury Common with Child Abuse
- Jul 15, 2005 - Antidepressant Efficacy May Be Overblown-e...
- Jul 15, 2005 - Acupuncture May Calm Overactive Bladder
- Jul 15, 2005 - Weight-loss Camp Can Work for Kids: Study
- Jul 15, 2005 - New diabetes vision treatment explained
- Jul 15, 2005 - Poor sleep not normal part of aging
- Jul 15, 2005 - New model on synapse offered
- Jul 15, 2005 - Digital medical records can save big
- Jul 14, 2005 - Weighted Backpack Device Helps Reduce Fall...
- Jul 14, 2005 - Mouse Study Suggests Alzheimer's Damage Re...
- Jul 14, 2005 - Genomes of Devastating Parasites Sequenced
- Jul 14, 2005 - Risks Associated with Blood Thinners Rise ...
- Jul 14, 2005 - Social Cruelty Is Largely Learned, Not Inh...
- Jul 14, 2005 - Low-dose OCs Reduce Painful Periods
- Jul 14, 2005 - Inhaled Insulin Effective Add-on for Diabe...
- Jul 14, 2005 - Age No Bar to Benefits of Lung Cancer Chemo
- Jul 14, 2005 - Hands-free Phones Just As Dangerous in Cars
- Jul 14, 2005 - Reperfusion Therapy After Heart Attack Has...
- Jul 14, 2005 - Pedipump May Help Kids with Heart Failure
- Jul 14, 2005 - Dual Pacemakers No Better for People Over 70
- Jul 14, 2005 - Sexual Problems Common in Women with Heart...
- Jul 14, 2005 - Portable Oxygen Ok for Airline passengers-FAA
- Jul 13, 2005 - Stem Cells May Protect Brain, Nervous System
- Jul 13, 2005 - Tarceva Ups Survival in Stubborn Lung Cancer
- Jul 13, 2005 - Relaxation Treatment Helps Teens with Head...
- Jul 13, 2005 - Antipsychotics Suppress Ocd Symptoms-study
- Jul 13, 2005 - Male Fertility Not Harmed by Phthalates-study
- Jul 13, 2005 - Getting a Flu Shot May Reduce Your Risk of...
- Jul 13, 2005 - Us Group Calls for Health Warnings on Soft...
- Jul 13, 2005 - High BP Worsens Impact of Stroke on Brain ...
- Jul 13, 2005 - Millions risk high Rx Medicare costs
- Jul 13, 2005 - Balance of "Good" Fats May Help Lower Chol...
- Jul 13, 2005 - Breast Cancer Therapy May Give Rise to Leu...
- Jul 13, 2005 - Black Pregnant Women Have More Asthma Comp...
- Jul 13, 2005 - Chlamydia Common in United States-survey
- Jul 13, 2005 - Brain response to odor and light differs
- Jul 13, 2005 - Legal fears guide emergency room decisions
- Jul 13, 2005 - Breast cancer growth clues are discovered
- Jul 12, 2005 - Talking About Hospice Eases People's Last ...
- Jul 12, 2005 - Public Health Messages Help Prevent Suicide
- Jul 12, 2005 - Peer Mentor Aids End-of-life Planning: Study
- Jul 12, 2005 - Job Exposure to Radiation Ups Skin Cancer ...
- Jul 12, 2005 - Prices Drive Up Health Costs in US - Study
- Jul 12, 2005 - Rare Type of Breast Cancer on the Rise in ...
- Jul 12, 2005 - Teen IQ, Activity Tied to Later Dementia Risk
- Jul 12, 2005 - Ex-tiny Babies at Risk for Reduced Fitness...
- Jul 12, 2005 - Depression affects post heart attack death
- Jul 12, 2005 - Specialty drug costs are increasing
- Jul 12, 2005 - Demand for bariatric surgery may increase
- Jul 12, 2005 - Discovery may ease degenerative illnesses
- Jul 12, 2005 - Nursing shortage affects long-term care
- Jul 12, 2005 - Statins give no dementia protection
- Jul 12, 2005 - Curry spice found to fight cancer
- Jul 12, 2005 - Anti-anthrax Agent Shows Promise in Humans
- Jul 12, 2005 - Genes Key in How Diet Affects Cholesterol ...
- Jul 12, 2005 - Without Hormones, Menopause Symptoms Retur...
- Jul 12, 2005 - U.S. Hepatitis a Rates Slashed - Study
- Jul 12, 2005 - Obese Women Fitter Than Obese Men, Study F...
- Jul 11, 2005 - Wood Smoke May Raise Lung Cancer Risk
- Jul 11, 2005 - Lorenzo's Oil Recommended for Genetic Diso...
- Jul 11, 2005 - Parkinson's Drugs Tied to Compulsive Behav...
- Jul 11, 2005 - Fit Heart Curbs Risk of 'Metabolic Syndrome'
- Jul 11, 2005 - Lamictal Cuts Effectiveness of the Pill
- Jul 11, 2005 - Cord blood may become source of stem cells
- Jul 11, 2005 - Fingernail test developed for bone disease
- Jul 11, 2005 - Embryonic test developed for hemophilia
- Jul 11, 2005 - Breast Cancer Outcome Similar in Women And...
- Jul 11, 2005 - Device Mechanically Removes Brain Blood Clots
- Jul 11, 2005 - S. Africa Health Dept Sharply Hikes Aids E...
- Jul 11, 2005 - Killer Bird Flu Virus Erupts Again in Thai...
- Jul 11, 2005 - Dentists should help patients quit smoking
- Jul 11, 2005 - Gold-colored Bacteria More Dangerous - Study
- Jul 11, 2005 - Catcher's Mitts Don't Provide Adequate Pro...
- Jul 11, 2005 - Diet Pills Hard on the Heart
- Jul 10, 2005 - Researchers ID cause of SARS-induced lung ...
- Jul 10, 2005 - Mad cow testing continues on Texas cattle
- Jul 8, 2005 - If One Antidepressant Doesn't Work, Try An...
- Jul 8, 2005 - Chronic Anger, Hostility May Make You Sick
- Jul 8, 2005 - Diabetes Ups Incontinence Risk for Older W...
- Jul 8, 2005 - Shedding a Pound May Ease Stress on Arthri...
- Jul 8, 2005 - Surgery Helps Avoid Amputations in Diabetics
- Jul 8, 2005 - Prescription drug abuse called 'epidemic'
- Jul 8, 2005 - Early PSA screening may reduce risk of pro...
- Jul 8, 2005 - Child's Birthweight Tied to Parents' Heart...
- Jul 8, 2005 - Obese older women more likely to be frail
- Jul 8, 2005 - Even low-dose contraceptives risky
- Jul 8, 2005 - Asthma Risk High for US-born Mexican Ameri...
- Jul 8, 2005 - 'Morning-after' Pill Doesn't Increase Unsa...
- Jul 8, 2005 - Acupuncture May Ease Knee Arthritis, for a...
- Jul 8, 2005 - First Case of Bird Flu Hits Philippines
- Jul 8, 2005 - Genes key to cholesterol
- Jul 8, 2005 - Postpartun depression may be prevented
- Jul 8, 2005 - Food allergies a growing concern
- Jul 8, 2005 - More Fast Food Means More Calories, Fat, Salt
- Jul 8, 2005 - Targeted Exercise May Prevent Hip Fractures
- Jul 8, 2005 - Heart Failure Major Burden on US Health
- Jul 7, 2005 - Visits from public health nurse, midwife m...
- Jul 7, 2005 - More ER visits can result in better care
- Jul 7, 2005 - Anorexia linked to overactive dopamine
- Jul 7, 2005 - Canada Panel Recommends Restricting Ibupro...
- Jul 7, 2005 - Bacteria Linked with Dangerous Mouth Cancer
- Jul 7, 2005 - A kinder, gentler ER
- Jul 7, 2005 - Summer's Great for Potty Training
- Jul 7, 2005 - Cleft Lip More Likely in Babies of Overwei...
- Jul 7, 2005 - Exercise Doesn't Lower Fatty Acids in Brea...
- Jul 7, 2005 - Niacin may be weapon in cholesterol fight
- Jul 7, 2005 - Robot may perform breast exam
- Jul 7, 2005 - Some US Women Cannot Afford Medicine, Surv...
- Jul 7, 2005 - Home Psychotherapy Helps Teens Control Dia...
- Jul 7, 2005 - Nasal Surgery May Ease Migraines for Some
- Jul 7, 2005 - Us Prescription Drug Abusers Top 15 Millio...
- Jul 7, 2005 - Older Drug Better Than New for Blood Cell ...
- Jul 7, 2005 - Nitric Oxide Aids Some Premature Babies - ...
- Jul 7, 2005 - Weight loss reduces diabetes risk
- Jul 7, 2005 - Burgers from a Lab? US Study Says It's Pos...
- Jul 6, 2005 - Dietary Calcium Saves Bone in Women on the...
- Jul 6, 2005 - People Drawn to Gambling Prone to Smoking,...
- Jul 6, 2005 - Reduced Lung Function Tied to Lung Cancer ...
- Jul 6, 2005 - Scientists Find Gene Mutation That Drives ...
- Jul 6, 2005 - Childless Men Run Lower Risk of Prostate C...
- Jul 6, 2005 - Splitting Zocor Tablets Saves Millions
- Jul 6, 2005 - Drug Curbs BP Boost from Cocaine, Methamph...
- Jul 6, 2005 - Us Doctors Resume Test of Drug to Fight Lu...
- Jul 6, 2005 - Body Image Disorder Tied to High Suicide Risk
- Jul 6, 2005 - Yes, Quitting Before Surgery Is a Good Idea
- Jul 6, 2005 - Prostate Cancer Screen Test Flawed, Expert...
- Jul 6, 2005 - Parents Not Always Ready to Help Overweigh...
- Jul 6, 2005 - Women's heart disease still an issue
- Jul 6, 2005 - Circumcision protects against AIDS
- Jul 6, 2005 - Japanese scientists introduce new HIV drug
- Jul 5, 2005 - Male Hormones Not Tied to Women's Libido
- Jul 5, 2005 - Painkillers May Cut Prostate Cancer Risk a...
- Jul 5, 2005 - Study Finds Aspirin, Vitamin E Don't Preve...
- Jul 5, 2005 - Many Men Struggle to Work After Prostate C...
- Jul 5, 2005 - Measles Containment Expensive But Effective
- Jul 5, 2005 - Acupuncture May Do Little for Fibromyalgia
- Jul 5, 2005 - Bipolar Patients Face Stigma, Globally
- Jul 5, 2005 - Survey Finds Docs Back 'Morning After' Pill
- Jul 5, 2005 - Study Finds Small Trampolines a Child Hazard
- Jul 5, 2005 - Children's Strep Infections Linked to Tics...
- Jul 5, 2005 - Nerve Chemical May Signal Aggressive Cancer
- Jul 5, 2005 - Study Questions Extent of Autism in the U.S.
- Jul 5, 2005 - Bird Flu Could Take 10 Years to Eradicate: UN
- Jul 5, 2005 - Popularity of Water-pipes Worrying -- Heal...
- Jul 5, 2005 - Bowel Cancer Risk Higher for Men with Diab...
- Jul 5, 2005 - Health insurance costs for young vary
- Jul 5, 2005 - Italy Moving Ahead in Human Trials of Aids...
- Jul 5, 2005 - Tv Is Bad for Children's Education, Studie...
- Jul 4, 2005 - Eucalyptus oil may be as effective as DEET
- Jul 4, 2005 - Task Force Urges HIV Testing of All Pregna...
- Jul 4, 2005 - Findings Shed Light on Why Identical Twins...
- Jul 4, 2005 - Soybean Protein May Lower Blood Pressure
- Jul 4, 2005 - Antidepressants May Cut Risks After Heart ...
- Jul 4, 2005 - Got Dry Mouth? Try Acupuncture
- Jul 4, 2005 - Screen Obese Children for Adhd, Report Adv...
- Jul 4, 2005 - Prostate Cancer Therapy Not Tied to Bladde...
- Jul 4, 2005 - Farmers' Kids at Risk for Ewing's Sarcoma
- Jul 4, 2005 - Cold Fronts Trigger Heart Attacks, Study F...
- Jul 2, 2005 - U.N. AIDS chief warns Asia of danger
- Jul 2, 2005 - EPA proposes new soot standards
- Jul 1, 2005 - Federal study planned on children drugs
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