Thursday, January 8, 2009

HealthDay

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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 more >>

Employer-Sponsored Workouts Boost Workers' Health

Study at Home Depot saw big increase in employees working out more >>

Teens Divulge Risky Behavior on Social Networking Sites

But e-mail intervention may spur some adolescents to change, study finds more >>

Viagra May Shield Heart From Blood Pressure Damage

Sildenafil appears to delay dangerous heart muscle expansion in mice more >>

Diabetes Epidemic Now Poses Challenges for Nursing Homes

Care for aging people with the disease falls short, study finds more >>

Winter Is Tough on Feet

Doctors offer advice on how to protect against injury, discomfort more >>

Car Key Device Jams Teens' Cell Phones

Inventor's ignition gadget prevents calls or texting while driving more >>

War Vets With Headaches Could Have Brain Problems

Reduced sense of smell might also signal need for testing, expert says more >>

Researcher Finds Most Will Inflict Pain on Others If Prodded

Finding mirrors results of infamous psychological obedience study in 1960s more >>

Obesity Linked to Ovarian Cancer

Excess estrogen may contribute to malignancy, study suggests more >>

Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 5, 2009

Health Highlights: Jan. 5, 2009

Health Tip: Budget Your Calories

How to use your extras more >>

Health Tip: Help Prevent Toy Injuries

Make sure they're age-appropriate more >>

When the Heart Stops Beating

Survivors tell their stories of sudden cardiac arrest more >>

Prenatal Nutrition, Postnatal Allergy Protection

Certain foods consumed during pregnancy might protect against asthma and eczema more >>

Winter Workouts Are Cool

Tips on having fun, staying fit in the snowy season more >>

Health Highlights: Jan.4, 2009

Lingering Cold Symptoms May Mean Sinusitis

Common wintertime problem stems from blocked sinus cavities more >>

Health Highlights: Jan. 3, 2009

Shovel Snow Safely

Experts offer tips on how to avoid injury while performing winter task more >>

Beat the Winter Blues

Expert offers tips for staying upbeat during dreary months more >>

Health Tip: Bones, Muscles and Aging

Exercise can help prevent age-related decline more >>

Surgeons Often Are Blamed When Hip Replacements Fail

Consumers urged to pay more attention to choosing the doctor, not the device more >>

Health Highlights: Jan. 2, 2009

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