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Health Buzz: Using Tobacco Against Norovirus and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - August 19, 2009

Magazine pictures may give parents bad advice; stem cells to treat heart failure. more >>

Facial Expressions Not Universally Understood

Health - August 13, 2009

Cultural differences in reading emotions may affect communication, study shows more >>

Staph Infection May Follow People Home From Hospital

Health - August 10, 2009

But MRSA transmission did not cause infection among caregivers in study more >>

Hospice Care Eases the End for Loyal Pets

Health - August 6, 2009

Increasingly, loving owners are choosing it for their animal companions more >>

Surgical Masks Help Ward Off Flu, Maybe

Health - August 3, 2009

New study does little to settle debate over their usefulness more >>

Brain Scan May Help Predict Cancer Drug Response

Health - July 30, 2009

Identifying tumors treatable with Avastin has multiple benefits, researchers say more >>

The Huge Health Toll Obesity Takes on Kids

By Sarah Baldauf - Health - July 28, 2009

And it goes way beyond a raised risk of heart disease. more >>

Stent Studies Tied to Rapid Changes in Use

Health - July 28, 2009

Fast dissemination of data may become main stimulus for change, experts say more >>

Famous Names Get Single Neurons Fired Up

Health - July 27, 2009

Research reveals more about how information is processed, stored in the brain more >>

New Anesthesia May Be Safer for Critically Ill

Health - July 23, 2009

Lab tests of MOC-etomidate detected no sudden drops in blood pressure more >>

Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe Around Pets

Health - July 20, 2009

Help prevent illness from handling animals more >>

Is a Cash-Only or Direct-Pay Medical Practice for You?

By January W. Payne - Health - July 17, 2009

Doctors who take flat fees and don't bother with insurance are on the rise. more >>

Congress Braces for Showdown Over Health-Care Reform

Health - July 17, 2009

Cost, financing remain volatile issues in the drive for bipartisan support more >>

Take It Outside: Converting Your Gym Workout to Outdoor Exercise

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - July 15, 2009

It’s a good time to give the gym a break. How to get a workout without your favorite machines more >>

Janice Kiecolt-Glaser: Why Sleep Matters to Your Health

By Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, Ph.D. - Health - July 13, 2009

How is sleep related to both mental and physical well-being? more >>

Calorie-Restricted Diets and Other Ways to Avoid Aging

By Deborah Kotz - Health - July 9, 2009

New research shows we can ward off diabetes, cancer, and heart disease to stay younger than our years. more >>

Electronic System Helps Track Diabetes Care

Health - July 8, 2009

Patients benefit from shared information with doctors, Canadian study shows more >>

5 Risks Linked to Diabetes Medications Like Lantus, Avandia, Actos

By January W. Payne - Health - July 7, 2009

Cancer, heart failure, fractures, and eye and liver problems among some diabetes drugs' possible risks. more >>

Too Much Texting Can Spell Neck, Arm Pain

Health - July 6, 2009

Hunching over, using one thumb increases the risk, study shows more >>

Uwe Reinhardt: Plain Talk on Health Reform

By Bernadine Healy, M.D. - Health - July 1, 2009

A prominent health economist talks about high prices, medical insurance, and rationing. more >>

Nonsurgical Treatment May Ease Rotator Cuff Injury

Health - June 30, 2009

Ultrasound-guided procedure reduced pain and restored mobility in tendinitis patients, study finds more >>

Cardiovascular Disease Over Three Times More Costly Than Smoking to the U.S. in 2009

Opinion - June 29, 2009

A new study tallies up what diseases will cost the U.S. in 2009. Here are five of the most expensive: more >>

Sleep May Be Essential for Long-Term Memory

Health - June 24, 2009

Researchers demonstrate that slumber key to storing memories more >>

Health-Care Reform Could Be Obama's Toughest Challenge

Health - June 22, 2009

But experts say time could be right to succeed where others have failed more >>

The Nuts and Bolts of Reform Proposals