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Updated : Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:09:10 EST

Breast Cancer Before 50 Linked to More Distress

Personalized treatment might improve health-related quality of life in younger patients

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Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Cancer--Living with Cancer
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST

Sexual Activity Is Safe for Most Heart Patients
Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Page: Heart Diseases
Publ.Date : Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:05:40 EST

Pain Intensity Greater for Women Than Men

Medical record analysis reveals that pain scores are higher among females for a wide range of diseases

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Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Pain, Women's Health
Publ.Date : Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

Only 1 in 4 Young Teens Uses Sunscreen Regularly

Sunburn in childhood a major risk factor for skin cancer, experts note

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Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sun Exposure, Teen Health
Publ.Date : Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST

Smoking During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism

But there are many other reasons to avoid cigarettes while pregnant

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Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Autism, Pregnancy and Substance Abuse
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:00:00 EST

Pomegranate Seed Oil Fails to Cool Hot Flashes
In the first clinical trial of pomegranate seed oil as a treatment for menopausal hot flashes, women taking the supplement twice a day for 12 weeks got no more relief than women taking a placebo pill containing sunflower oil.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Herbal Medicine, Menopause
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:16:43 EST

Gene Mutations May Boost Ovarian Cancer Survival

Women with BRCA1, BRCA2 have higher risk for the disease, but prognosis might be better

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Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Ovarian Cancer
Publ.Date : Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST

CT Scan Dye Containing Iodine May Affect Thyroid

Used for some medical imaging, cardiac procedures

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Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: CT Scans, Thyroid Diseases
Publ.Date : Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST

Middle-Aged Men with Upper-Normal Blood Pressure at Risk for AF
Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, High Blood Pressure
Publ.Date : Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:12:06 EST

Avoid Getting Scorched by 'Hot Yoga'

High temperature could be dangerous for people with certain medical conditions, expert cautions

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Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Sports Safety
Publ.Date : Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST

More Evidence for Oxaliplatin as Colon Cancer Chemotherapy
Adding the drug to standard regimen improved survival in new group of patients
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer Chemotherapy, Colorectal Cancer
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST

Health Tip: When Stress Becomes Dangerous
Signs you should call your doctor
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Stress
Publ.Date : Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:00:00 EST

U.S. Work-Related Injuries, Illnesses Take Toll on the Till

Costs related to occupational health reach $250 billion annually, researcher says

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Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Statistics, Occupational Health
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

Living Together May Be Mentally Healthier Than Marriage

Once the honeymoon's over, wedded couples grow less happy and social, research claims

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Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Family Issues
Publ.Date : Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST

Bosses Have Big Impact on Workplace Well-Being
Treating employees badly can backfire as productivity drops, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Occupational Health
Publ.Date : Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

Rate of Leg, Foot Amputations Among Diabetics Drops

Researchers point to better management of disease in explaining the trend

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Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetic Foot, Limb Loss
Publ.Date : Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST

Positive Psychology Has Limited Health Benefits
A psychology technique that encourages patients to think positively and gain confidence helped some with high blood pressure and heart disease stick to medication and exercise goals, according to new research.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Mental Health
Publ.Date : Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:01:59 EST

Kidney Failure Patients Prone to GI Tract Bleeding

Bleeding in the esophagus, stomach and intestine can be deadly for dialysis patients, study says

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Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Kidney Failure
Publ.Date : Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST

Steady Diet of Mental Stimulation Might Reduce Alzheimer's Risk

Lifetime of reading, games lowered levels of brain plaques, researchers report

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Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Alzheimer's Disease
Publ.Date : Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST

Ob-Gyns Should Screen for Domestic Abuse

Intimate partner violence can be psychological or physical, occurs at all levels of society

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Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Domestic Violence, Health Screening, Women's Health Checkup
Publ.Date : Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST

Study Shows How Stress Triggers Immune System

Conflict fires up molecules related to inflammation, researchers report

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Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Immune System and Disorders, Stress
Publ.Date : Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST

Health by the Numbers
Source: HealthDay - Video
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Statistics, Healthy Living
Publ.Date : Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:27:17 EST

Health Tip: Strengthen Your Muscles
And help avoid muscle loss as you age
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Exercise for Seniors
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:00:00 EST

Health Tip: Exercise for Healthier Bones
Activities that can help maintain bone health
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis
Publ.Date : Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:00:00 EST

Docs More Likely to Suspect Abuse in Poor Kids
When a toddler has a broken bone, pediatricians may be more likely to suspect abuse if the family is lower-income, a new study finds.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Abuse, Health Disparities, Health Occupations
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:14:48 EST

Many Breast Cancer Patients Uninformed About Options

Survey of survivors found that only about half were asked their preference for type of surgery

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Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, Talking With Your Doctor
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST

Experts Weigh Changes to Definition of Autism

The goal: to create a clearer diagnosis of what constitutes the disorder; many could be affected

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Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Autism
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

Enriched Skim Milk Good for Gout

Pain, uric acid levels improved in those drinking shakes made of skim milk powders

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Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Gout, Nutrition
Publ.Date : Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

Treating Diabetes, Depression Together May Make Sense

Study found both conditions improved when addressed simultaneously

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Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Depression, Diabetes
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST

Docs Can Miss Abnormalities Captured by Pill Camera
Cameras-in-a-pill can capture views deep within the small intestine, but the doctors who read the results may often fail to spot abnormalities, a small study suggests.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Endoscopy, Small Intestine Disorders
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:14:17 EST

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