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March 2001

Friday, March 30

Generic Anti-Anxiety Drug to Hit Market (United Press International)

Thursday, March 29 Return to top

CVS Class Action Lawsuit Certified (Associated Press)
Workout Helps Keep Seniors Steady on Their Feet (Reuters)
Mutant Mice Pig Out, Stay Skinny (Reuters)
Nation Lacks Data on Anti-Drug Programs (Reuters)
Promos for Antibiotic Misleading, FDA Charges (Reuters)
Cigarettes More of a Risk for Black Americans (Reuters)
Morning-After Pill Found to Work 5 Days After Sex (Reuters)
Hospital Program Helps Keep Heart Patients Alive (Reuters)
Gene Variations Affect How Body Breaks Down Drugs (Reuters)
Profile of US Single Mom is Changing (Reuters)
Pregnancy Soon After Chemotherapy May Be Riskier (Reuters)
Alternative Medicine Used Worldwide for Cancer (Reuters)
Drug Prevents Depression in Skin Cancer Patients (Reuters)
Breast Cancer Risk Often Misinterpreted (Reuters)
Killing Ulcer Bug Helps Prevent Stomach Bleeding (Reuters)
US Has Slight Drop in Workplace Injuries in 1999 (Reuters)
Poor Research, Funding a Drag on Dental Progress (Reuters)
It's Best to Leave Loose Tooth Alone (Reuters)
Global AIDS Alliance Launched (Reuters)
Childhood Rickets Making a Comeback (Associated Press)
Smoking Cuts Risk of Rare Cancer (United Press International)
European Heart Patients Are Not Reforming Their Lifestyles (Associated Press)
Chickenpox Vaccine Deemed Safe And Effective (Reuters)
Urine Test Detects Kidney Transplant Rejection (Reuters)
Too Many Golfers Tee Off Cold (Reuters)
Guidelines Help Docs Decide When To Halt CPR (Reuters)
Lawmakers Briefed On Human Cloning Plans (Reuters)
Greenpeace Seeks Ban On Genetically Modified Fish (Reuters)
Teens On Depo-Provera Less Likely To Use Condoms (Reuters)
Americans Favor Regulation Of Dietary Supplements (Reuters)
Study Finds More Women Opting To Induce Labor (Reuters)
Heart Scans Work As Well As Treadmill Stress Test (Reuters)
Women More Vulnerable To Stress Early In Pregnancy (Reuters)
Quitting Smoking Can Ease Crohn's Symptoms (Reuters)
Drug Absorption Gene Differs In Some Ethnicities (Reuters)
Child's Cancer Therapy Can Lead To Tumors Later On (Reuters)
Steady, Moderate Exercise May Burn More Calories (Reuters)
FDA Reviewing Danger Of Acetaminophen Overdose (Reuters)
WHO, Trade Organisation To Work On Cheaper Drugs (Reuters)
Families Sue Cancer Center Over Clinical Trial (Reuters)
FDA Clears Needle-free Device For AIDS Drug (Reuters)
Sleep Apnea--a Culprit In Heart Disease (Reuters)
Cancer Specialists Avoid Alternative Therapies (Reuters)
HHS Grants To Expand Access To Healthcare (Reuters)

Wednesday, March 28 Return to top

Exercise Beats Drugs for Some with Depression (Reuters)
Stressed Out Patients May Be Depressed (Reuters)
Transfusion Technique Worthless for HIV Patients (Reuters)
Study Finds Tales of "Crack Babies" Exaggerated (Reuters)
Blood Vessel Defect Found in Preeclampsia (Reuters)
Motherhood Does Not Protect Women from Abuse (Reuters)
Quick Test Can Identify Depression in New Moms (Reuters)
Getting Tough Early Makes Parenting Teens Easier (Reuters)
Genes Put Mexican Americans at Risk for Obesity (Reuters)
Lotion Helps Repair DNA Damage in Skin Disorder (Reuters)
Americans' Work Ethic Causes Sleep Habits to Suffer (Reuters)
FDA Says Anesthetic Shortage Resolved (Reuters)
Women Smokers Increase; Thompson Favors FDA Control (Reuters)
Rochester's 'Model' Health System at Risk (Reuters)
Therapy on Horizon for Rare Brain Tumor in Young (Reuters)
Colon Polyp Recurrence Can Be Affected by HRT (Reuters)
US Experts Probe Link Between Emotions and Health (Reuters)
Abbott to Offer AIDS Drugs at Low Cost in Africa (Reuters)
Many Heart Attack Victims Do Not Call An Ambulance (Reuters)
Hinge Device Speeds Healing After Knee Surgery (Reuters)
Two Companies to Build First 'All-Digital' Hospital (Reuters)
Air Sole Sneakers Linked with Ankle Injuries (Reuters)
Anorexic Teens Use Herbal Remedies to Lose Weight (Reuters)

Tuesday, March 27 Return to top

Plant Chemicals Kill Bacteria in Lab Tests (Reuters)
Surgery May Be Best Way to Treat Liver Tumors (Reuters)
Americans Want Good Looks, Health--without Effort (Reuters)
Gene May Predict Success of Heart Failure Drug (Reuters)
Ultrasound Used to Assess Cancer Drug Resistance (Reuters)
No Breast Implant - Immune Disorder Link Found (Reuters)
Fit Men Less Likely to Die from All Causes (Reuters)
Friends And Hormones Interact to Decrease Stress (Reuters)
Kenya: New Research on TB Urgently Needed (Reuters)
Docs May Fail to Screen Young Women for Chlamydia (Reuters)
Cutting Out Fat May Help Ward Off Diabetes (Reuters)
Two Common Genes May Decrease Cancer Survival (Reuters)
Free Dental Care Isn't Enough to Prevent Cavities (Reuters)
Gatekeepers' Denial of ER Care Affects Blacks Most (Reuters)
Estrogen Therapy Unlikely to Cut Alzheimer's Risk (Reuters)
States Mull Drug-Pooling Initiative (Reuters)
Foot-And-Mouth Disease Rarely Infects Humans (Reuters)
Team Finds Protein Linked to Colon Cancer Spread (Reuters)
Scan Shows How Perceived Threats Trigger Fear (Reuters)
Gene Variant Linked to HIV-Related Cancer Risk (Reuters)
Cancer Toll Set to Double by 2020 (Reuters)
Engineered Ear Cells Could Restore Hearing (Reuters)
Supreme Court to Tackle Medical Marijuana (Reuters)
Most Americans Want to Know If Food Is Modified (Reuters)
Shark Extract Extends Cancer Patient Life (United Press International)
Americans are Sleep-Deprived (Associated Press)

Monday, March 26 Return to top

University Presidents Ask Bush to Finance Stem Cell Research (Associated Press)
Greenpeace Decries Biotech Fish (Associated Press)
Crunch Pak Apples Recalled (United Press International)
FDA Probes New Acetaminophen Worry (Associated Press)
Cancer Discovery May Speed Treatment (Associated Press)
Watch-Like Glucose Monitor Is Approved (New York Times Syndicate)
Smoking 'Biggest Killer in Developing World' (United Press International)

Sunday, March 25 Return to top

Gene Linked to Early Puberty in Girls (Associated Press)

Saturday, March 24 Return to top

Ford Plant Shut Due to Disease (Associated Press)
Supplements, Cancer An Unknown Mix (United Press International)
Feed Cos. Following Mad Cow Rules (Associated Press)
Fewer Mad Cow-Related Cases Expected (United Press International)

Friday, March 23 Return to top

Self Test Helps Patients Monitor Cholesterol (Reuters)
Estrogen No Quick Fix for Alzheimer's Risk (Reuters)
US Pet Food Makers Mostly Keeping Meat Meal Usage (Reuters)
US Cattle Monitored for Mad Cow Show No Disease (Reuters)
Doctors Miss Depression in Cancer Patients (Reuters)
Flu Season on the Way Out (Reuters)
Teens on Drugs, Alcohol Also Carry Weapons (Reuters)
Teens Turn to Internet for Health Answers (Reuters)
Study Shows Why Smokers Age Before Their Time (Reuters)
Earlier Test for Alzheimer's on the Horizon (Reuters)
Dads More Involved But Moms Still Main Caregivers (Reuters)
Some Husbands Threatened by Wife's Big Paycheck (Reuters)
Schizophrenia May Involve Slow Brain Degeneration (Reuters)
Drug Puts Brakes on Atherosclerosis in Diabetics (Reuters)
Women Less Sensitive to Anesthesia (Reuters)
Microjet Could Replace Surgical Lasers (United Press International)
Researchers Develop Early Cancer Detector (United Press International)

Thursday, March 22 Return to top

Medical Students Put in Unethical Positions by Instructors, Survey Finds (Canadian Press)
Research on Why Smokers Look Older (Associated Press)
Bowel Drug Causes Controversy at FDA (Associated Press)
Many High School Students Suffer Eating Disorders (Reuters)
Adults Miss Opportunities to Help Violent Teens (Reuters)
Research Offers New Hope for Huntington's Disease (Reuters)
Study Shows Why Sense of Smell Wanes in Parkinson's (Reuters)
Research Links Media to Children's Aggression (Reuters)
Stress Hormone Linked to Girls' Behavior Problems (Reuters)
Glucose Monitor Wristwatch Wins FDA Approval (Reuters)
Research Points to Possible Colon Cancer Target (Reuters)
Optimistic Outlook May Reduce Risk of Stroke (Reuters)
Hormone Therapy May Protect Joints, Study Shows (Reuters)
Oats, Vitamin E Open Arteries After Fatty Meal (Reuters)
Exercise May Cut Risk of Mental Decline (Reuters)
Treatment Promising for Rare Immune Disease (Reuters)
Study Tracks Humans' Exposure to Toxins (New York Times Syndicate)

Wednesday, March 21 Return to top

Researchers Look to Light for Breast Cancer Detection (Associated Press)
Urine Test Spots Early Signs of Bladder Cancer (Reuters)
G7 Leaders to Tackle AIDS Drugs Access at Summit (Reuters)
WHO: Contaminated Water Kills Millions Every Year (Reuters)
Medicare to Cover Stroke-Preventing Procedure (Reuters)
Statin Drugs Lower Marker of Inflammation (Reuters)
Stress Not a Cause of Chronic Fatigue (Reuters)
Diabetics at Higher Risk from Heart Disease (Reuters)
Scientists Reveal New Pathway of Pain (Reuters)
Study Finds No MMR Vaccine - Bowel Disease Link (Reuters)
Rural Hospitals May Miss the Mark on Heart Care (Reuters)
Vaccinating Children Protects Elderly Against Flu (Reuters)
Dad And Mom Play Role in Pregnancy Complication (Reuters)
Brain Imbalance Linked to Alcoholism (Reuters)
CDC: Exposure to Chemicals Higher Than Expected (Reuters)
White House Drug Report: Ecstasy Use Spreading (Reuters)
USDA Seizes Suspected 'Mad Cow' Sheep in Vermont (Reuters)
Anti-Anemia Drug Gets Boost (New York Times Syndicate)
Cystic Fibrosis Tests Urged for Prospective Parents (New York Times Syndicate)
Powerful New Drug Fights Cholesterol (United Press International)
Nicotine May Help Alzheimer's Patients (United Press International)
New Pacing Device Helps Heart Patients (United Press International)

Tuesday, March 20 Return to top

Novel Method Found to Kill Strep Throat Bacteria (Reuters)
Viagra Appears Safe for Some Heart Patients (Reuters)
Pre-OP Chemotherapy Shrinks Tumor, Spares Breast (Reuters)
Dry Cleaners Face Higher Risk of Some Cancers (Reuters)
Gene Mutation Causes Fever-Related Hair Loss (Reuters)
As Children's TV Time Rises, So Do Obesity Rates (Reuters)
Flu Shots for Healthy Adults May Save Money (Reuters)
Inner-City Kids Witness High Levels of Violence (Reuters)
Tots Benefit from Learning to Read Emotional Cues (Reuters)
Homicide: Common Cause of Death in Pregnant Women (Reuters)
Hormones May Help Breathing Problems During Sleep (Reuters)
Antidepressants Hazardous for Some Mentally Ill (Reuters)
Teen Smokers End Up with Gum Disease in Their 20s (Reuters)
Tumor-Shrinking Molecule Identified (Reuters)
Estrogen Therapy Linked to Ovarian Cancer Risk (Reuters)
Light Exercise Can Cut Women's Heart Disease Risk (Reuters)
Supplement Does Not Slow Bone Loss, Study Shows (Reuters)
WHO Opens Drug Facility to Stem Tuberculosis Spread (Reuters)
Survey Shows Doctors Embrace Internet (Reuters)
Grape Seed Extract May Not Ease Allergies: Study (Reuters)
Body's Defense for Alzheimer's May Attack Brain (Reuters)
Space Radiation Called No Major Threat to Flyers (Reuters)
HIV Drug-Resistance Tests Worth the Cost (Reuters)
Depression May Speed Death for HIV-Positive Women (Reuters)
Dining Out Risky for People with Nut Allergies (Reuters)
Osteoporosis Supplement Doesn't Prevent Bone Loss in Study (Associated Press)
A Deeper Sniff Helps Parkinson's Patients (United Press International)
Viruses May Be Answer to Resistant Germs (United Press International)
Cuba Develops Cheaper AIDS Drugs (United Press International)

Monday, March 19 Return to top

Gene Linked to Schizophrenia (United Press International)
Schools Being Located on Polluted Land (United Press International)
Study Backs Heart Attack Drug (Associated Press)
Doctors Group Releases Guidelines for Limiting Antibiotics Use (Associated Press)
Aspirin-Drug Combo Lowers Heart Attack Risk (Reuters)
Test May Boost Number of Diagnosed Heart Attacks (Reuters)
Group Says Cow Tissue in US Supplements Risky (Reuters)
New Device May Allow Quicker Coronary Bypass (Reuters)
Chicken Soup Keeps Heart Healthy (Reuters)
Tai Chi May Ease Arthritis Pain in Elderly (Reuters)
Tamoxifen May Benefit Men with Heart Disease (Reuters)
Alcohol Exposure Makes Perceiving Emotions Harder (Reuters)
Fiber Lowers Insulin Needs of Pregnant Diabetics (Reuters)
Antidepressants May Help Fibromyalgia Patients (Reuters)
Fertility Technique May Prevent HIV in Newborns (Reuters)
High-Fat Diet for Epilepsy May Increase Bruising (Reuters)
Bypass Still Best for Diabetics' Clogged Arteries (Reuters)
Got a Cold? Doctor May Prescribe Gargling (Reuters)
Young Men Should Heed Heart Disease Warning Signs (Reuters)
Toddler's Snacks Predict Cavities at Age 6 (Reuters)
Many Factors Trigger Clogged Arteries in the Young (Reuters)
Exercise Throughout Old Age May Fight the "Blues" (Reuters)
Legionnaires' Cleanup Continues (United Press International)
Older People at Risk of New-Type Brain Disease, Study Suggests (Associated Press)
New Methods Grow Heart, Leg Blood Vessels (United Press International)
Ambulance-ER Link May Speed Care (Associated Press)
FDA To Test for Biotech Allergy (Associated Press)
Nutrition: What Should People with Diverticulosis Eat (New York Times Syndicate)
Dual Pacing Cools Irregular Heartbeats (United Press International)
South Africa Rejects AIDS Kits (United Press International)
Human AIDS Testing (Scripps Howard News Service)

Sunday, March 18 Return to top

Radiation After Angioplasty Fails (Associated Press)
Light May Help Find Breast Cancer (Associated Press)
Job Stress May Offset Hard Work (Associated Press)

Saturday, March 17 Return to top

No "Mad-Cow" Risk from Diet Supplement (United Press International)

Friday, March 16 Return to top

Company Halts Aorta Patch Sales (Associated Press)
FDA Panel Urges Stricter Hepatitis B Blood Tests (Reuters)
Many Women Don't Know Why They Need Folic Acid (Reuters)
Aspirin Helped Reduce Heart Attack Death Rate (Reuters)
Breast Cancer Does Not Up Colorectal Cancer Risk (Reuters)
Fear of Injury, Arrest Keeps Boys from Guns (Reuters)
Pager Helps Patients with Memory Problems (Reuters)
Longer Breast-Feeding Linked to Heart Disease Risk (Reuters)
Study Links Glaucoma Risk to Socioeconomic Status (Reuters)
Study Finds Viagra Safe for Healthy Hearts (Reuters)
Social Anxiety Ups Depression Risk in Teens (Reuters)
Alternative Medicine First Choice for Depression (Reuters)
Lung Transplant Raises Ethical Questions (Reuters)
Urinary Incontinence in Women (Associated Press)
FDA Clears Two Glaucoma Drugs (Associated Press)
Stem Cell Research Threatened (New York Times Syndicate)
Despite High Costs, AIDS Drugs Proving Cost-Effective (New York Times Syndicate)
Study Raises Safety Issues with Cancer Drug (New York Times Syndicate)
With Colon Cancer, Ignorance Is Risk (New York Times Syndicate)
Study Sheds Light on Pernicious Hepatitis C Virus (New York Times Syndicate)
New Neurons Help Old Rats Remember (United Press International)
Our Emergency Rooms Are Ailing (Scripps Howard News Service)

Thursday, March 15 Return to top

New Method Could Aid Lung Donation (Associated Press)
US Warns Against "Huffing" Household Chemicals (Reuters)
Dyslexia Is Based in the Brain, Study Shows (Reuters)
New Cold Drug Successful in Studies (Reuters)
Certain Memory Problems Early Alzheimer's Sign (Reuters)
Glowing Molecules May Point Way to Breast Cancer (Reuters)
"Acceptable" Levels of Arsenic Linked to Cancer (Reuters)
Obsessional Men Prone to Heart Disease Death (Reuters)
Cancer Patients Wary of Experimental Treatments (Reuters)
Depression Ups Risk of Dying from Heart Disease (Reuters)
Most Common Form of High Blood Pressure Often Uncontrolled (Reuters)
Appendectomy May Protect Against Bowel Disease (Reuters)
Babies Can Survive Mismatched Heart Transplant (Reuters)
New TB Treatment May Curb Epidemic in US Jails (Reuters)
Earlier Colon Cancer Tests May Save Lives, Money (Reuters)
Gene May Underlie Alzheimer's-Related Weight Loss (Reuters)
Rubbing Skin May Trigger Seizures, Study Finds (Reuters)
Teens with HIV Not Taking Meds As Needed (Reuters)
Number of Reported Lyme Disease Cases on the Rise (Reuters)
Glaxo to Use "Self-Destruct" Syringes (Reuters)
Women Report Being More Disabled by Alcoholism (Reuters)
Despite High Costs, AIDS Drugs Proving Cost-Effective (New York Times Syndicate)
Foot-and-Mouth Spreads (United Press International)
Dogs, Inspectors Greet Travelers as U.S. Fights Livestock Disease (Associated Press)

Wednesday, March 14 Return to top

Health Plans Say Doctors Don't Support Right to Sue (Reuters)
Humans Have Apes to Thank for Colorful World (Reuters)
Even Low Lead Levels Impair Learning, Study Finds (Reuters)
Breast-Plus-Bottle Risky for Babies with HIV+ Moms (Reuters)
Men Seeking Vasectomy Need Better Info (Reuters)
Study Backs Drug-Shock Therapy Combination (Reuters)
Quality of Life Varies After Prostate Cancer (Reuters)
Just Thinking About Work May Trigger Stress (Reuters)
Gene Profiling Key to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Reuters)
Health Industry Wants Privacy Rules Delayed (Reuters)
Adult Brain Can Form New Memory-Associated Nerves (Reuters)
Mind Can Block Unwanted Memories (Reuters)
Herceptin Ups Survival in Advanced Breast Cancer (Reuters)
Mosquito-Borne Virus May Be Missed in Children (Reuters)
Interleukin-2 Therapy Linked to Heart Syndrome (Reuters)
Studies Find Pricey HIV Drugs Cost-Effective (Reuters)
Stressed Out Social Butterflies at Risk for Colds (Reuters)
Stress, Anger Bad for HIV Patients' Immune System (Reuters)
Heating Nerves Helps Fight Facial Pain (Reuters)
More Americans Having Gay Sex, Study Shows (Reuters)
Contraceptive Ring Touted as Highly Effective (Reuters)
Liver Problems Linked to Arthritis Drug (Reuters)
Meditation May Help Fibromyalgia Patients (Reuters)
Thompson Vows to Protect Medicare Trust Fund (Reuters)
Measles Vaccine Safe (Associated Press)
Tuna Burger May Pose Health Risk (United Press International)
Appendicitis Lowers Risk of Colitis (Associated Press)
Kids Can Have Heart Disease Too (Associated Press)
Texas Study to Focus on Prostate Cancer (New York Times Syndicate)
Study Raises Hopes for ADHD Medical Test (New York Times Syndicate)
U.S. Expands Import Ban to EU (Associated Press)

Tuesday, March 13 Return to top

German Measles Vaccine in Pregnancy May Be Safe (Reuters)
Allegra Absorption Blocked by Fruit Juice (Reuters)
Program Reduces Risky Behavior in Youths with HIV (Reuters)
Common Blood Thinner Curbs Cancer Spread in Mice (Reuters)
Live-Virus AIDS Vaccine May Hike Some Death Rate (Reuters)
Estrogen May Help Schizophrenic Women (Reuters)
Unhappy Marriages May Harm Women's Hearts (Reuters)
Drug Therapies Help US AIDS Patients Live Longer (Reuters)
Mice Shed Light on Girls' Mental Retardation (Reuters)
Egg Donation Has Serious, But Rare, Complications (Reuters)
Eating Whole Grains May Protect Against Disease (Reuters)
Men with Low Sperm Count May Need More Folate (Reuters)
Device Could Speed Sight-Restoring Surgery (Reuters)
USA Cup Soccer Injury Rates Dropping (Reuters)
Clerical Jobs Linked to Heart Disease Risk (Reuters)
Food Poisonings Traced to Bad Tuna Burgers (Reuters)
Heart Drug May Be Okay for Some Patients (Reuters)
Cereal Fiber May Protect Against Stomach Cancer (Reuters)
Scientists Get Proof of Natural Anti-Cancer System (Reuters)
Smokers Chased from Doorways Across US (Reuters)
Study Focuses on Shock Therapy (Associated Press)
Pressured Teens More Likely to Smoke (United Press International)
Lower Sodium Intake Reduces Drug Need (United Press International)

Monday, March 12 Return to top

Paper Says FDA, Drugmaker Knew of Rezulin Risks (Reuters)
Blind Women at Lower Breast Cancer Risk (Reuters)
Chubby Children on the Rise in US, Survey Shows (Reuters)
Medicare Drug Gap Growing for Haves and Have-Nots (Reuters)
Red Cross Slams Drug Firms Over Pricing Policies (Reuters)
Airlines, Health Experts Meet on Blood Clot Risks (Reuters)
Ivory Coast Strikes Deal for Cheap AIDS Drugs (Reuters)
Gum Disease Can Raise Risk for Premature Birth (Reuters)
Dentists Lack Information About Oral Piercing (Reuters)
Over-50 Crowd Calls STD/AIDS Info Hotline (Reuters)
Elderly at Risk of Poisoning Deaths (Reuters)
New Test Helps Spot Urinary Infection in Aged (Reuters)
St. John's Wort Plus Prescriptions Equal Trouble (Reuters)
Small Molecule May One Day Help Brain Disorders (Reuters)
Choking Hazard Prompts Recall of 400,000 Toy Boats (Reuters)
Doctor Links Viagra to Five Cases of Blindness (Reuters)
Panic Attacks Endanger Heart Health (Reuters)
Britons Who Stop Smoking Could Save 1,500 Pounds (Reuters)
Frathouse Drinking Levels Taper Off Post-Graduation (Reuters)
Americans Seem Unsure How Their Health Plans Work (Reuters)
Forgiving Others May Do a Body Good (Reuters)
Injury a Recurring Problem for Some Elderly (Reuters)
Blood-Clotting Gene Linked to Gum Disease (Reuters)
Romania To Get HIV Drug Price Cut (Associated Press)
Pregnancy Complication on the Rise (Associated Press)
Final Test of Drug to Treat Heart Failure in Blacks (New York Times Syndicate)
Don't Forget Medicine Cabinet When Doing Your Spring Cleaning (Canadian Press)
Six Thai Fisherman Said to Die from Eating Entrails of Blowfish (Associated Press)
Italian Doctor Warned Over Cloning (Associated Press)
Super-Mice Hold Key to a Longer Memory (United Press International)

Sunday, March 11 Return to top

Drug Costs Grow in Health Spending (Associated Press)

Friday, March 9 Return to top

Heart Disease Starts When Young (United Press International)
Lack of Confidence Can Hinder Breast-Feeding (Reuters)
Empathy, Warmth Can Be Potent Medicine (Reuters)
US Officials Do Not Expect More Flu Vaccine Delays (Reuters)
Survey Shows Parents Don't Discuss 'Tough' Issues (Reuters)
Light Eyes Linked to Hearing Loss from Meningitis (Reuters)
Study Shows Why a Drink a Day May Help the Heart (Reuters)
Youth Drug Use Strongly Influenced by Friends (Reuters)
Bedsharing May Play a Role in Some Infant Deaths (Reuters)
Drug Deadens Cues That Lead to Cocaine Relapse (Reuters)
Elderly Have Trouble Using Flu Drug Device (Reuters)
Topical Anesthetic May Offer Migraine Relief (Reuters)
Substance Abuse Number One Health Problem in US (Reuters)
Doctors Make New Strides in Attacking Brain Clots (New York Times Syndicate)
Researcher Discovers Longevity Gene in Worms (New York Times Syndicate)
Women's Health Is Poor; U.S. Lags Behind Many Countries (New York Times Syndicate)
Cats Could Help Kids Avoid Asthma (United Press International)
Staph Genes Turn On to Resist Antibiotics (United Press International)
Women More Likely to Be Screened If They Think They Can Beat Cancer (Canadian Press)

Thursday, March 8 Return to top

AIDS Vaccine Experiments Promising (Associated Press)
Antimalarial Drug Combo Proves Fatal (Reuters)
Mammography: Still Breast Cancer 'Gold Standard' (Reuters)
Even Diabetics Can Enjoy Sugar, Study Finds (Reuters)
Colorectal Cancer Surgery Okay for Those Over 80 (Reuters)
Osteoporosis Drugs May Treat Parasitic Infections (Reuters)
Nutritional Changes Ineffective in Lung Disease (Reuters)
FDA Advisory Panel Says No to Combination Vaccine (Reuters)
US Patient Safety Needs Overhaul, Report Says (Reuters)
Thymus Key to Immune Recovery Post-Transplant (Reuters)
US Population Parked on the Couch (Reuters)
Osteoporosis Undertreated in Nursing Homes (Reuters)
US Colon Cancer Screening Rate Too Low (Reuters)
Drug Pump Helps Cerebral Palsy Patients (Reuters)
Earlier Transplant Better for Some Kidney Patients (Reuters)
Lung Transplant Deemed Okay for More Patients (Reuters)
A Married Man Is a Healthy Man, Study Finds (Reuters)
Post-Traumatic Stress Linked to Tooth Erosion (Reuters)
Moms at Work: Breast-Feeding Birth Control Risky (Reuters)
Diet Shows Promise Against Crohn's Disease (Reuters)
Experimental Parkinson's Treatment Fails (United Press International)
Two Biotech Firms Make Deal to Develop Potent Cancer Drugs (New York Times Syndicate)
Study Eyes Women's Health (Associated Press)

Wednesday, March 7 Return to top

Women May Receive Anti-HIV Drugs Later Than Men (Reuters)
Facial Birthmark Removal Method Deemed a Success (Reuters)
Brain Cell Transplants Help Parkinson's Patients (Reuters)
Shy Children May Be at Risk for Cavities (Reuters)
Longevity Key Found in Yeast, Worms. Humans Next? (Reuters)
Study Suggests Aspirin Cuts Ovarian Cancer Risk (Reuters)
Blacks, Hispanics Have Higher Rates of Arthritis (Reuters)
Docs Urged to Keep Up with Alternative Medicine (Reuters)
High Altitudes May Blur Laser-Corrected Vision (Reuters)
Remicade Shows Promise As Psoriasis Treatment (Reuters)
Burn Injuries Prompt Recall of 180,000 Lighters (Reuters)
UK: Genes May Spell Cancer for Fair-Skinned Scots (Reuters)
Merck Leads New Round of AIDS Drugs Price Cuts (Reuters)
Women Account for Increasing Number of AIDS Cases (Reuters)
Estrogen Prevents Chest Pain After Menopause (Reuters)
Handwashing Key to Avoid Kids' Hospital Infection (Reuters)
Portable Defibrillators Help Save Lives (Reuters)
Sexual Function Improves After Fibroid Procedure (Reuters)
Health Care Providers Gaining Financial Momentum (Reuters)
Male Genital Defect More Common with Older Moms (Reuters)
ER Waiting Room Can Be A Health Classroom (Reuters)
Genetic Discoveries May Aid Brain Tumor Treatment (Reuters)
Needle Exchange Programs Combat Syringe Sharing (Reuters)
Women's HIV Levels Lower (Associated Press)
Some Seniors May Get Free Medicine (Associated Press)
UNICEF Wants To End Early Marriages (Associated Press)
Smoke Affects Smokers' Wives (Associated Press)
Women Blame Breast Cancer on Stress, Survival on Positive Attitude (Canadian Press)

Tuesday, March 6 Return to top

Tijuana's Notorious Clinics are Subject of Crackdown (Associated Press)
Medicare Curbing Payment Error Rate (Associated Press)
Alcohol Ups Risks for Wilderness Enthusiasts (Reuters)
Copper Deficiency Implicated in Colon Cancer (Reuters)
Clearing Ulcer Bug Does Not Heal All Stomach Woes (Reuters)
Family Support Helps Prevent Teen Suicide (Reuters)
Hospitals Don't Always Obey 'Back to Sleep' Rule (Reuters)
Vitamin E Pills May Not Benefit the Healthy (Reuters)
Study Shows No Link between Vaccine And Autism (Reuters)
US Patients Don't Want to Know How Doctor Is Paid (Reuters)
Diabetic Arteries Often Re-Close After Surgery (Reuters)
Hospital Workers at Risk for Blood-Borne Disease (Reuters)
Diabetes, MS Similarities Could Yield Treatments (Reuters)
Report Shows Mentally Retarded Get Inferior Care (Reuters)
European Commission Study Finds No DU-Cancer Link (Reuters)
Passive Smoke Lowers Vitamin C Levels in Children (Reuters)
US Warns About Yeast Treatment, Drug Interaction (Reuters)
Painkillers Up Risk of Lung Disorder in Newborns (Reuters)
Some Hypertension Patients Can Try Halting Meds (Reuters)
Sports Injuries Prevalent Among Young Americans (Reuters)
AIDS Vaccine Study Begins in Nairobi (Reuters)
Antioxidant Said to Help Fight Infertility in Men (Reuters)
Many Diabetics Lack Care to Prevent Blindness (Reuters)
Job Fatigue Linked to Premature Birth Risk (Reuters)
Brain Mechanism Tied to Cancer, AIDS Weight Loss (Reuters)
Study Backs AIDS Drug Combo (Associated Press)
The Weigh to Better Health (New York Times Syndicate)
Researchers Say Smoking Triggers Bigger Blood Clots (New York Times Syndicate)
Demand for Uterus-Saving Fibroid Treatment (United Press International)
Heart Clot-Busting Drug Tried for Stroke (United Press International)

Monday, March 5 Return to top

Smokers Found to Fare Worse After Bone Surgery (Reuters)
Weight Gain May Raise Cholesterol in Children (Reuters)
'Middle-Age Spread' Can Raise Heart Attack Risk (Reuters)
Diet Explains Racial Differences in Antioxidants (Reuters)
Fatty Fish Protects Hearts of All Ages (Reuters)
Steer Clear of Alzheimer's--Stay Active (Reuters)
Wild Rabbit Disease Risks Highlighted by Report (Reuters)
Moderate Exercise Helps Ensure Healthy Baby (Reuters)
Small Babies Benefit from Breast-Feeding (Reuters)
Memory in Older Adults Better Than Ever (Reuters)
Prenatal Ultrasound Ups Heart Surgery Success (Reuters)
Women Want Aggressive Cancer Therapy, Study Finds (Reuters)
Lasers Close Varicose Veins from Inside (United Press International)
Avoiding Pets Could Help Yield Big Drop in Asthma (Associated Press)

Saturday, March 3 Return to top

Hospitals Issue Guidelines for Cancer Care (United Press International)
Literacy Needed for Good Health (Associated Press)
Blood Pressure, Older Mothers Studied (Associated Press)
Teasing Family History from a Few Drops of Blood (Associated Press)
Asthmatics Prone to Heart Disease (Associated Press)

Friday, March 2 Return to top

UK Travelers Face Tough Inspection (Associated Press)
Memory Overload Hinders Concentration (Reuters)
Molecule Produced by Pregnant Women Blocks HIV (Reuters)
More Chemo Not Necessarily Better for Bone Cancer (Reuters)
Smokers at Greater Risk for Back Pain (Reuters)
Sudden Cardiac Deaths Rising in Young Americans (Reuters)
Smoking Said to Promote Blood Clots (Reuters)
Women More Sensitive to Noise Than Men (Reuters)
Vitamin C-Rich Diet Lowers Risk of Death (Reuters)
Sweet Or Salty? Study Sheds Light on Food Craving (Reuters)
Irregular Menstrual Periods Up Hip Fracture Risk (Reuters)
Fertility Doctors Improve Egg Freezing Technique (Reuters)
Chest Pains May Not Signal Heart Disease in Women (Reuters)
More Babies Thriving After Heart Surgery (Reuters)
'Meth' More Harmful Than Heroin, Cocaine (Reuters)
Drinking Reduced-Fat Milk Might Cut Heart Risks (Reuters)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome May Wane with Time (Reuters)
High And Low Cholesterol Both Bad for Elderly Men (Reuters)
HMO Medicare Payments Increased (Associated Press)
Health Expectancy Is the New Indicator, Says Expert (Associated Press)
Study Reaffirms Value of Eating Fatty Fish (New York Times Syndicate)
Breast Cancer "Last Resort" Downplayed (United Press International)
Sudden Cardiac Death Rate Jumps in Young (United Press International)

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Protein Deposits Tied to Alzheimer's Removable (United Press International)
More AIDS Housing Programs Sought (Associated Press)
Report Finds US National Health Care System Woefully Lacking (Associated Press)

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