Saturday, September 6, 2008

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Health Highlights: Sept. 6, 2008

2 Techniques Found Effective in Carotid Artery Narrowing

Angioplasty with stenting and endarterectomy successful in preventing ipsilateral stroke more >>

For Even Healthy Men, Alcohol Seems to Lower Heart Attack Risk

Moderate drinking appears to be beneficial, but doctors are cautious more >>

Scientists ID 2 New Genes for Bowel Disease in Kids

Findings could lead to tailored treatments for IBD, study suggests more >>

Free Drug Samples May End Up Costing More

Uninsured patients tend to stay on these more expensive brand name drugs, study found more >>

Chinese Work Sees Through Invisibility Quest

Researchers explain how theoretical 'anti-cloak' could bring objects out of hiding more >>

No Place Safe From Allergies

Most can be controlled, but you need to know what triggers them, experts say more >>

Drug Re-Sensitizes Breast Tumors to Treatment

Phase II study finds sorafenib helps reverse disease resistance to anti-hormonal therapy more >>

Almost Half of Adults Will Develop Knee Osteoarthritis by 85

Study finds risk is greatest for those overweight or obese at age 45 more >>

FDA to List Drugs Under Review for Safety Issues

But officials say patients taking meds on Web site shouldn't overreact or stop taking them more >>

Last of Woolly Mammoths Had North American Roots

Beasts established themselves earlier than presumed more >>

Obesity Worsens Asthma

Sufferers more likely to be hospitalized, have lower quality of life, study finds more >>

Health Highlights: Sept. 5, 2008

Health Tip: Getting Ready for Cancer Treatment

Proper diet is crucial more >>

Health Tip: Healing After a C-Section

Activities that should be avoided more >>

Blacks With Lung Disease Face Increased Cancer Risk

Men with prior history of COPD 6 times more likely to develop malignancy, study suggests more >>

Non-Hospital Baby Abductions on the Rise

Study highlights the value of education and media involvement more >>

2 Million Cancer Cases Tied to Tobacco Use

The U.S. more >>

Neighborhood Alcohol Outlets Tied to Kids' Injury Risk

Parental supervision undermined in 'disordered' areas where liquor is sold, study says more >>

Most U.S. Kids Getting Recommended Vaccinations

More than 77% are fully inoculated, federal officials say more >>

Even Kids With Known Allergies Can Be Safely Vaccinated

Experts develop sequence of instructions they say could help doctors evaluate risks more >>

Genetic Mutations Linked to Deadly Cancers

Findings of 3 studies focus on brain and pancreatic tumors more >>

FDA Demands Tougher Warnings on Immunosuppressive Drugs

Officials want stronger labeling about fungal infection risk more >>

Scientists Spot New Twist in HIV Infection

Discovery brings better treatments, even a cure, a bit closer more >>

Research Unveils Earliest Cell Changes in Down Syndrome

Mouse study shows disturbance of regulating gene starts domino effect altering development more >>

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