HealthDay February 2012 Archive
Chemo During Pregnancy Doesn't Seem to Harm Baby 2/9/2012 7:00:00 PM Study suggests treatment of expectant mothers is feasible after first trimester. Pot Use Could Double Risk of Car Crash, Research Shows 2/9/2012 7:00:00 PM But no reliable roadside test available to identify drugged drivers, experts say. C-Sections Might Put Preemies at Risk for Breathing Problems 2/9/2012 4:00:00 PM Study found respiratory distress syndrome more likely in small, premature infants born by cesarean. Fear of Lawsuits Influences Care From Most Orthopedic Surgeons: Survey 2/9/2012 4:00:00 PM More than 95 percent said they ordered unnecessary tests, referrals and hospitalizations to protect themselves. Heart Disease May Be Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer 2/9/2012 2:00:00 PM Study found men who had the first had 74% higher chance of developing the second In Mice, Cancer Drug Shows Effect on Alzheimer's Symptoms 2/9/2012 2:00:00 PM Early lab study showed reduction of disease-related plaque. More Patients Seek Plastic Surgery Advice From Facebook, Twitter 2/9/2012 2:00:00 PM Surveyed surgeons said Botox, nose and eyelid modifications among most common requests. Stopping Bone Drug Cuts Risk of Second Thigh Fracture: Study 2/9/2012 2:00:00 PM After unusual femur break, patients should not take bisphosphonates, researchers say. 4 New Genes Linked to Type 2 Diabetes 2/9/2012 12:00:00 PM Analysis looked at a variety of ethnic groups. Illicit Drugs Bought Off Internet May Be Poisons, Experts Warn 2/9/2012 12:00:00 PM Case report says victims thought they'd ordered amphetamine, but got drug that turned their skin blue. More U.S. Doctors Are Urging Patients to Exercise: CDC 2/9/2012 12:00:00 PM But majority of adults still not told to get active during office visit, report finds. Strutting the Catwalk in Red, Stars Promote 'The Heart Truth' 2/9/2012 12:00:00 PM Annual Red Dress fashion show highlights the leading threat to women's health, heart disease. Health Highlights: Feb. 9, 2012 2/9/2012 9:46:00 AM
- Dozens Ill in N.J. University Outbreak
- New Rules Require Health Insurers to Use Plain Language
- Americans Need to Reduce Salt Intake: CDC
- Expanded Use of Xgeva Rejected by FDA Panel
- Measles Patient Visited Super Bowl Village
Bug Bites May Have Caused Zebras' Stripes 2/9/2012 9:00:00 AM Black-and-white hide least likely to attract horseflies, study says. More People Need Training in Lifesaving Epinephrine Use, Advocates Say 2/9/2012 9:00:00 AM Parents, educators, caregivers, friends can respond to severe food allergies. Risk of Preterm Birth Rises for Hispanic Women the Longer They're in U.S. 2/9/2012 9:00:00 AM Rate among U.S.-born Hispanic women nearly triple that of women here less than a decade, study says. Health Tip: Healthier Ways to Prepare Potatoes 2/9/2012 7:00:00 AM Enjoy the nutrients without adding too many calories Health Tip: Troubled by a Toothache? 2/9/2012 7:00:00 AM Suggestions to help ease the pain Heart Disease Risk Gene May Pass From Dads to Sons 2/9/2012 6:00:00 AM Male-only Y chromosome can raise risk by 50%, study finds. Many Doctors May Be Less Than Honest With Their Patients 2/9/2012 6:00:00 AM Survey found one in 10 lied, many painted too rosy a prognosis. New Therapy Might Help Relieve Painful Foot Condition 2/9/2012 6:00:00 AM Preliminary study suggests it might work in hard-to-treat cases of plantar fasciitis. Electrical Brain Stimulation May Strengthen Memory, Study Says 2/8/2012 5:00:00 PM Preliminary results suggest method might hold promise for dementia patients. Experts Warn of Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea 2/8/2012 5:00:00 PM Arsenal of drugs effective against the sexually transmitted disease running dry, researchers say. Screening Moms-to-Be for Thyroid Trouble May Not Help Offspring 2/8/2012 5:00:00 PM Study finds intervening early in pregnancy had no effect on children's mental function later. Tai Chi May Help Parkinson's Patients 2/8/2012 5:00:00 PM Study found twice-weekly training boosted balance, reduced falls. Generic Drugs Easing Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs in U.S. 2/8/2012 4:00:00 PM But meds remain a significant burden for those with low incomes, chronic illnesses, study finds. More Success With Gene Therapy for Blindness 2/8/2012 4:00:00 PM Repeat treatment improves vision for three adults with rare eye disease. Obesity Linked to Worse Fibromyalgia Symptoms 2/8/2012 4:00:00 PM As weight increases, so do patient reports of greater pain, poor quality of life, researchers say. When Prodded, Restaurant Diners Often Opt for Smaller Portions 2/8/2012 4:00:00 PM Study found power of suggestion worked, even when smaller meal was not discounted. Depressed Kids May Be Targets for Bullying, Study Suggests 2/8/2012 2:00:00 PM New research challenges notion that bullying leads to mental health woes. Fasting Plus Chemo May Help in Cancer Fight: Study 2/8/2012 2:00:00 PM This study was in mice, but researchers are starting to test the strategy in human cancer patients. Prescription Shampoo Approved to Treat Head Lice 2/8/2012 1:53:00 PM Sklice is sanctioned for children as young as six months Big Drop in Americans' Blood Levels of Trans Fats, CDC Says 2/8/2012 12:00:00 PM New findings focus on whites but studies on other groups underway. Female Soccer Players May Face Health Problems: Study 2/8/2012 12:00:00 PM Intense training, poor nutrition might lead to menstrual abnormalities, stress fractures in young players. Short Breaks During Exercise OK for Diabetes Control: Study 2/8/2012 12:00:00 PM But with or without pauses, more benefit achieved in low-oxygen setting, study finds. Health Highlights: Feb. 8, 2012 2/8/2012 10:00:00 AM
- U.S. Teen Pregnancy Rate at 40-Year Low
- Ulcer, Acid Reflux Drugs May Raise Risk of Diarrhea: FDA
- Walmart Introduces New Healthy Food Standards, Labels
- FDA Should Review Inhaled Caffeine Product: Senator
- White House Aims to Ease Religious Groups' Concerns About Contraception Rule
- More Autism-Friendly Musicals on Broadway
One 'Silver Lining' to Recession: Fewer Broken Bones? 2/8/2012 9:00:00 AM Florida study finds less orthopedic trauma cases as construction workers lost jobs. Playing Sports May Help Keep Kids From Smoking 2/8/2012 9:00:00 AM But the risk of taking up the habit rises if teammates smoke, study finds. Quality Day Care Predicts Later Parental Involvement in School 2/8/2012 9:00:00 AM Mothers whose kids attended good day care were more involved in their children's schools later on. Health Tip: Before You Start an Exercise Program 2/8/2012 7:00:00 AM Review with a doctor your medical history Health Tip: Coping With Migraines During Pregnancy 2/8/2012 7:00:00 AM Here's what you can do Heart Failure, Osteoporosis Go 'Hand-in-Hand': Researchers 2/7/2012 5:00:00 PM Cardiac condition raises the risks of falls and may contribute to bone-density loss. Kids' Diarrhea Vaccine Appears Safe After All: Study 2/7/2012 4:00:00 PM Risk of intestinal side effect didn't rise; children should be vaccinated, experts say. New Antibiotic for Bladder Infection Disappoints in Trial 2/7/2012 4:00:00 PM But other drugs can still get the job done, experts say. New Meningitis Vaccine Works in Infants: Study 2/7/2012 4:00:00 PM If licensed, it would protect babies from a strain of bacterium that can cause serious disease. Risk of Death From Certain Breast Cancers May Rise With Age 2/7/2012 4:00:00 PM Research focused on estrogen-sensitive tumors; undertreatment might play a role, expert says. Facebook Might Be Tough on Users With Low Self-Esteem 2/7/2012 2:00:00 PM Inundating friends with negative life details makes 'poster' less likeable, study finds. Soft Drinks May Raise Odds for Respiratory Ills: Study 2/7/2012 2:00:00 PM Asthma, COPD more likely for those who regularly consume soda, flavored mineral water, researchers say. Breast Cancer Drug May Weaken Bones, Study Finds 2/7/2012 12:00:00 PM Researchers say postmenopausal women taking Aromasin need to be monitored. Everyday Foods Add Up to Major Salt Problems: CDC 2/7/2012 12:00:00 PM Ten food types, including bread, account for higher risk of heart disease, stroke, report says. Gene Research Offers Clues to Parkinson's Disease 2/7/2012 12:00:00 PM Key mutation in certain DNA is tied to a minority of cases of the illness, study says. Moving Homes Often in Childhood Might Affect Long-Term Health 2/7/2012 12:00:00 PM Frequently uprooted kids were more likely to drink heavily, smoke as adults, study says. Quitting Smoking May Halve Risk of Oral Health Problems 2/7/2012 12:00:00 PM Smokers four times more likely to develop oral conditions, such as mouth cancers, gum disease, study finds. Health Highlights: Feb. 7, 2012 2/7/2012 9:58:00 AM
- Komen Official Resigns After Controversy
- University Vending Machine Dispenses Emergency Contraceptive
- U.S. Funding for Alzheimer's Research Increased
- Fructose Boosts Visceral Fat: Study
- Diabetes Increases Risk of Birth Defects
- Beam Radiation Most Toxic, Costly Prostate Cancer Treatment: Study
Avoid Window Seats to Cut Risk for In-Flight Blood Clots: Study 2/7/2012 9:00:00 AM Experts say DVTs can strike any immobilized passenger, not just those in economy class. Even for the Overweight, Exercise Helps the Heart 2/7/2012 9:00:00 AM Study finds changes in physical fitness affect disease risk at any weight. Letting Baby Eat Finger Foods May Spur Healthier Weight 2/7/2012 9:00:00 AM Babies who are spoon-fed purees more likely to prefer sweets, become overweight, study says. Surgery Effective for Tough-to-Treat Epilepsy 2/7/2012 9:00:00 AM In 26-year study, procedure cut seizures and boosted quality of life long-term. Health Tip: Help Prevent Ice Skating Accidents 2/7/2012 7:00:00 AM Follow these safety guidelines Health Tip: When You Can't Hear 2/7/2012 7:00:00 AM How family and friends can help Does Abortion in First Trimester Raise Risk of Mental Ills' Return? 2/6/2012 5:00:00 PM Danish study found women who gave birth were more likely to be readmitted in the month afterwards. Metformin Preferred Drug for Type 2 Diabetes, Experts Say 2/6/2012 5:00:00 PM But, American College of Physicians states diet and exercise changes should start before medication. Pancreas May 'Taste' Fructose, Hinting at Links to Diabetes 2/6/2012 5:00:00 PM High-fructose corn syrup is ubiquitous in Western diet, and study suggests it could play unique role. Antidepressants May Not Raise Suicide Risk in Youth: Study 2/6/2012 4:00:00 PM Despite 'black box warning' for drugs such as Prozac, no increase -- or decrease -- was found. Certain Cancer Drugs May Have Fatal Side Effects: Analysis 2/6/2012 4:00:00 PM Risk is very small, but doctors, patients should be made aware, investigators say. Many U.S. Kids Still Buy Unhealthy Snacks at School 2/6/2012 4:00:00 PM Regulation needed to reduce students' access to junk food, researchers say. New Criteria Could Change Who Is Diagnosed With Alzheimer's 2/6/2012 4:00:00 PM Expert says many more patients may be told they only have mild cognitive impairment. New Scoring Method May Help Predict Stroke Outcome 2/6/2012 4:00:00 PM Study reveals quick way to identify those who will respond well to clot-buster alteplase. Smoking May Be Especially Tough on Men's Brains 2/6/2012 4:00:00 PM Study found declines in thinking skills for males, but not females. Vulnerability to Anthrax Varies Widely: Study 2/6/2012 4:00:00 PM It suggests that genes might make some people safer in bioterrorism attack. Constipation May Help Explain Some Bedwetting 2/6/2012 2:00:00 PM Study found it could pressure bladder, lower capacity to hold urine. College Degree Lowers Marriage Odds for Those From Disadvantaged Backgrounds 2/6/2012 12:00:00 PM Education can bridge the income gap, but not social or cultural differences, study says. Spanking Produces Troubled Kids, Study Contends 2/6/2012 12:00:00 PM Punishment linked to more aggression in children, two decades of research shows. Health Highlights: Feb. 6, 2012 2/6/2012 9:36:00 AM
- 3D Printer Used to Create Woman's New Jaw
- Three Cruise Ships Cleaned After Norovirus Outbreaks
- Twitter and Other Social Media Tough Habit to Quit, Study Finds
- Drug Slows Prostate Cancer Spread to Bone but Doesn't Extend Life: FDA
- Raw Milk Linked to Illness Outbreak
Fewer Teens Exposed to Tobacco Smoke in Cars: Report 2/6/2012 9:00:00 AM But researchers add that too many are still breathing in secondhand smoke while in vehicles. More Americans Seeking Love Online: Study 2/6/2012 9:00:00 AM Dating websites offer romance, but 'science' behind claims is called sketchy. Thousands of U.S. Kids Hospitalized for Abuse 2/6/2012 9:00:00 AM Infants, poor children most vulnerable, study suggests. Health Tip: Common Reasons for Potty Training 'Accidents' 2/6/2012 7:00:00 AM They're just a step backward in the learning process, experts say Health Tip: How to Protect Seniors From Injury 2/6/2012 7:00:00 AM Devise a home safety checklist Dealing With Head Lice 2/5/2012 9:00:00 AM Despite what some people think, lice prefer clean hair, doctor says. Safe Social Networking Tips for Teens 2/5/2012 9:00:00 AM Parents can support a positive experience for their kids, experts say. Don't Fumble Your Diet on Super Bowl Sunday 2/4/2012 9:00:00 AM Expert offers game-day defense for food-filled parties. Winter Can Pose Hazards for Seniors 2/4/2012 9:00:00 AM For those with mobility problems, snow and ice can leave them stranded at home. Why Human Brains Are Smarter Than Chimp Brains 2/3/2012 5:00:00 PM Synapses in key brain region continues to develop much longer in babies than in primates, study finds. Asthmatic Moms Who Breast-feed May Help Their Children's Lungs 2/3/2012 4:00:00 PM At age 12, those kids had better lung function than formula-fed kids. Map Shows Where in U.S. to Beware of Lyme Disease 2/3/2012 4:00:00 PM Northeast and parts of the Midwest are hotbeds of the tick-borne disease. Aspirin, Warfarin Fare Equally for Heart Failure Patients 2/3/2012 2:00:00 PM Each of these anti-clotting drugs had similar effectiveness in preventing deaths, study found. Diabetes Takes Toll on Women's Hearing: Study 2/3/2012 2:00:00 PM Especially in women over 60, hearing is much worse for those with poorly controlled disease. Epidural Plus Fever in Mom May Raise Risks for Baby 2/3/2012 2:00:00 PM Study found as mother's temperature rose, problems were more likely at birth. Hard Drug Use in Middle Age Could Prove Fatal, Study Finds 2/3/2012 2:00:00 PM Those who continue to 'dabble' into their 50s tend to be at greater risk for bad outcomes in general. Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer 2/3/2012 2:00:00 PM Study suggests no reduction in tumor risk, but one expert says more research may be needed. Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study 2/3/2012 12:00:00 PM Red meat, smoking and skipping veggies also associated with a raised cancer risk, research finds. Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough: Study 2/3/2012 12:00:00 PM Researchers found response times haven't improved since 2005. Norovirus Top Cause of Hospital Infection Outbreaks, Says Study 2/3/2012 12:00:00 PM Gastrointestinal bug causes vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea. Smaller Plate Won't Help Your Diet, Research Shows 2/3/2012 12:00:00 PM People eat until full regardless of the dinnerware, researcher says. Health Highlights: Feb. 3, 2012 2/3/2012 10:04:00 AM
- Komen Breast Cancer Group Restores Planned Parenthood Funding
- Cooked Eggs Recalled in 34 States
- Sibling Study Suggests Drug Addiction Is 'Hard Wired'
- Taco Bell Identified as Source of Salmonella Outbreak
- Army Bans Exercise Supplements After Soldiers' Deaths
- Fungicide Levels in Orange Juice Don't Pose Health Risk: FDA
Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression? 2/3/2012 9:00:00 AM Small study suggests 'biomarker' levels might help support a diagnosis, but more research needed. Malaria's Global Death Toll Much Higher Than Thought 2/3/2012 9:00:00 AM Study estimates 1.2 million die each year, nearly double previous estimates. Questionnaire Could Help Predict Alzheimer's: Study 2/3/2012 9:00:00 AM 21 simple questions may help docs determine which patients need more testing, researchers say. Women Wear Red on Friday to Highlight Heart Health 2/3/2012 8:07:00 AM Roughly 8 million women in the United States have heart disease, research shows. Health Tip: Prepare for Breast-feeding 2/3/2012 7:00:00 AM Suggestions for getting ready Health Tip: Teach Your Toddler Good Behavior 2/3/2012 7:00:00 AM Suggestions for disciplining your little one Being Fit Before Stroke May Aid Recovery 2/2/2012 4:00:00 PM Patients with higher physical activity levels have better treatment response, study finds. Married Men Seek Help for Stroke Sooner Than Their Wives 2/2/2012 4:00:00 PM Men called 911 in less than a half hour, while women waited well over an hour, study finds. Some Stroke Survivors Can't Recognize Fear, Anger in Others 2/2/2012 4:00:00 PM Damage to forebrain can impair ability to read certain facial expressions, study finds. Stroke Can Impact a Child's Language, Hand-Eye Coordination 2/2/2012 4:00:00 PM Problems lingered 10 months after the stroke, research finds. Mouse Study Suggests Alzheimer's Spreads Through Brain Like an Infection 2/2/2012 2:00:00 PM If validated, finding might open doors to new therapies, even a vaccine, experts say. Pleasure in Scratching an Itch May Depend on Location 2/2/2012 2:00:00 PM Sensation is especially intense in ankles, researchers say. Too Few American Adults Getting Needed Vaccinations: CDC 2/2/2012 2:00:00 PM Though three vaccines showed increases in coverage rates, coverage remains low for essential ones. Anemia May Boost Death Risk After Stroke 2/2/2012 12:00:00 PM Study of men finds the blood disorder affects survival rates up to a year later. It's 'Buyer Beware' When Getting Statins Off the Internet 2/2/2012 12:00:00 PM Safety information, side-effect warnings are often lacking, British study finds. New Anti-Clotting Drug May Cut Brain Bleeding Risk: Study 2/2/2012 12:00:00 PM People with abnormal heartbeat taking Xarelto were less likely to bleed out than warfarin patients. 'People Pleasers' More Prone to Overeating: Study 2/2/2012 12:00:00 PM They often yield to pressure to indulge more in social situations, researchers say. Pet Turtles Carry Salmonella Dangers, CDC Warns 2/2/2012 12:00:00 PM Tougher laws needed to protect children from infection, report says. Scientists May Be Closer to Developing 'Red Wine' Drug 2/2/2012 12:00:00 PM Resveratrol's secrets revealed in work with mice. Anesthesia in Early Childhood May Be Linked to ADHD 2/2/2012 9:00:00 AM Only associated with multiple surgeries; not a reason to delay needed procedures, experts say. Efforts to Reduce Stroke in Kids With Sickle Cell Working: Study 2/2/2012 9:00:00 AM Ultrasound screening, regular blood transfusions have helped reduce strokes in those with the blood disorder. Health Highlights: Feb. 2, 2012 2/2/2012 9:00:00 AM
- Hockey Great Gordie Howe Has Dementia
- Sugar Should Be Regulated, Taxed: Doctor
- Tobacco Cos. Oppose Graphic Images on Cigarette Packs
- Closing Arguments in Plan B Lawsuit
- Colorado Considers Strict School Trans-Fat Ban
If Your Dining Partner Overeats, So May You 2/2/2012 9:00:00 AM In study, women mimicked eating behavior of new acquaintances, matching them bite for bite. Lack of Sunlight May Raise Stroke Risk 2/2/2012 9:00:00 AM Study found those who got less exposure were more likely to suffer an attack. Same Genes Key to Early & Late-Onset Alzheimer's: Study 2/2/2012 9:00:00 AM Individual risk factors may influence when the brain disorder develops, researchers say. Health Tip: Help Prevent a Stress Fracture 2/2/2012 7:00:00 AM Take it slow when starting an exercise program Health Tip: Talk to Teens About Distracted Driving 2/2/2012 7:00:00 AM Help keep them safe behind the wheel 'Morning-After' Pill May Be New Option to Treat Painful Fibroids 2/2/2012 6:00:00 AM Study found it shrank fibroids, reduced excessive bleeding. Science Shows How Massage Eases Sore Muscles 2/1/2012 5:00:00 PM Getting one post-workout can spur cellular processes that cut inflammation and pain. Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Disappoints in Trial 2/1/2012 5:00:00 PM Vaccine-based approach didn't affect insulin needs or other markers. Alzheimer's-Linked Brain Plaques May Affect Memory in Healthy People 2/1/2012 4:00:00 PM Research could lead to better understanding of the origins of Alzheimer's. Experimental Drug Might Beat Aspirin in Preventing Repeat Strokes: Study 2/1/2012 4:00:00 PM It's not yet FDA-approved, but apixaban cut clot risk caused by abnormal heartbeat. Many Hispanics Don't Call an Ambulance For Stroke: Study 2/1/2012 4:00:00 PM That may be one reason why they tend to do worse afterward than whites, researchers say. Worrying Too Much Might Raise Your Risk for Stroke 2/1/2012 4:00:00 PM Study found a personality trait called 'harm avoidance' also marked by self-doubt, fatigue. Child Abuse, Neglect a Major Public Health Problem: CDC 2/1/2012 2:00:00 PM Report found it costs U.S. $124 billion a year; overall price tag similar to diabetes, stroke. Clot-Busting Drug May Work for Those Who Have Strokes While Asleep 2/1/2012 2:00:00 PM Study found if symptoms, scans showed early signs of attack, tPA produced good results. Gleevec Approval Widened to Include Rare Cancer 2/1/2012 12:10:00 PM CD117-positive gastrointestinal stromal tumors Adult Children of Stroke Sufferers May Show Signs of Brain Aging, Too 2/1/2012 12:00:00 PM Offspring may experience physical, mental changes that can precede stroke. Pfizer Recalls 1 Million Packets of Birth Control Pills 2/1/2012 12:00:00 PM Errors in packaging could cause accidental pregnancies, company warns. Stenting, Surgery Appear Comparable for Opening Neck Artery 2/1/2012 12:00:00 PM Re-blockage rates similar for both procedures, study finds. Study Finds Link Between Heart Failure, Brain Changes 2/1/2012 12:00:00 PM Memory, planning problems could make it harder to keep up with heart treatments, researchers say. Health Highlights: Feb. 1, 2012 2/1/2012 10:03:00 AM
- Ground Beef-Related Salmonella Outbreak Over: CDC
- ALS Researcher Dies of Disease He Studied
- Breast Cancer Charity Severs Ties With Planned Parenthood
- Study Identifies New Location for Brain Speech Center
- Indoor Tanning Salons Lie About Health Risks: Investigation
Exercise a Good Pick-Me-Up After Cancer Treatment: Study 2/1/2012 9:00:00 AM Aerobic, resistance and strength training improved weight and well-being. Infections Might Raise Stroke Risk in Children: Study 2/1/2012 9:00:00 AM However, parents should note that incidence is rare, researchers say. Pediatricians' Group Recommends HPV Vaccine for Boys 2/1/2012 9:00:00 AM Immunization schedules for meningitis, flu also updated. Scientists Use Brain Waves to Eavesdrop on the Mind 2/1/2012 9:00:00 AM Computer model seeks to decode heard language, but research is preliminary. Sleep Apnea May Be Tied to 'Silent' Strokes, Study Finds 2/1/2012 9:00:00 AM Other research also suggests rapid memory loss may be linked to a fatal brain attack. Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Stroke, Studies Say 2/1/2012 9:00:00 AM Patients may regain some function after treatment, preliminary research suggests. Health Tip: Keep Heartburn Under Control 2/1/2012 7:00:00 AM Suggestions to help put out the fire Health Tip: Strained a Hamstring? 2/1/2012 7:00:00 AM Here's how to help it heal Experimental Drugs Do Battle Against Advanced Prostate Cancer 2/1/2012 5:00:00 AM Studies show two new agents improve survival for men whose tumors have spread. Heartburn Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Older Women 2/1/2012 5:00:00 AM Especially true for current or former smokers, researchers say. Science Shows How Exercise Might Help in Prostate Cancer 2/1/2012 5:00:00 AM Activity-induced genetic changes could slow or prevent disease progression, researchers say. Study Compares 3 Common Prostate Cancer Treatments 2/1/2012 5:00:00 AM Externally administered radiation had more side effects, higher cost than 'seed' radiation or surgery. Too Much Testosterone Linked to Inflated Ego: Study 2/1/2012 5:00:00 AM Female volunteers less apt to cooperate after taking the hormone supplement.
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