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Anxiety, Shyness May Be Long-Lasting Traits
Brain mechanism present early in life predisposes people to worry, study finds. Mom's Vitamin D Levels Affect Baby's Dental Health
Low concentrations may lead to enamel defects, early tooth decay, study finds. Gender Plays Role in Kidney Transplant Outcomes
Increased rate of graft failure when male organs donated to females, study finds. On Independence Day, Think Fireworks Safety First
Experts say leave the July 4 celebrations to the pros. Kidney Cancer Vaccine Shows No Boost in Survival
But early-stage patients may benefit from further study of vitespen, researchers say. Screening Athletes Could Cut Sudden Cardiac Death Risk
But ECG use controversial because of cost, number of false positives, study says. Lots of Sex May Prevent Erectile Dysfunction
It's the 'use it or lose it' principle at work, one expert says. Working Hard When Tired Raises Blood Pressure
Finding suggests chronic fatigue may pose serious health risks New Tests Assess Kids' Sense of Smell, Taste
Previous measures aimed at adults, but Australian team says these 3 gauges work better. SIDS Linked to Brain Chemical Dysfunction
Improper regulation of serotonin triggered sudden death in mice, researchers report. New Drug-Coated Stent Approved
The Xience stent helps prevent arteries from re-clogging Barcode Technology Flaws Put Some Patients at Risk
Nurses forced to use 'workarounds' to ensure medication errors are kept to minimum, study says. Freeze-Dried Formula May Block HIV Virus in Breast Milk
Could help prevent spread of disease in developing countries, study suggests. Compound in Red Wine Fights Ravages of Age
Resveratrol mimics the benefits of restricted calorie diets, study finds. Medication Reduces Violence in Some Schizophrenics
Treating psychosis alone may not end risk; older drugs as good as newer ones, study finds. Collagen Wrinkle Filler Approved
Evolence uses tendons harvested from pigs Playing It Safe With High School Sports
Coaches, athletic trainers focus on prevention, better treatment for young athletes. Tongue-Driven Device Aids Handicapped
Magnetic tracer lets disabled control wheelchairs, perform other tasks independently. FDA Panel Calls for More Testing of Diabetes Drugs
Wants long-term studies to assure medications don't raise cardiovascular risks. Circulating Tumor Cells Reveal Insights Into Lung Cancers
Technology could one day help tailor treatments to individual patients, study says. New Drug Slows Thyroid Cancer
Research also uncovers a genetic mutation that improves response to therapy. Two-Drug Treatment Didn't Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates
But the case isn't closed, American cardiologists say. Lung Infections Cost Hospitals More Than $10B in 2006
Pneumonia second only to childbirth as most common reason for hospitalizations, analysis finds. More 90-Plus Women Than Men Prone to Dementia
But far more women live to be that old, study authors note. New Ear Tube Device Helps Treat Infections Faster
Stainless steel rod reduces time of anesthesia, number of instruments inserted into canal MRSA Infections Can Bug Fitness Buffs
Before heading to the gym, take simple steps to avoid the potentially deadly bacteria. New Hope Against the Cold Sore Virus
Driving herpes simplex out of hiding could bring about a cure, scientists say. Glaucoma Treatment Can Prevent Blindness
Even those with severe disease can save some vision, experts say. New Spanish Consumer Guide Compares Diabetes Meds
Publication aimed at assisting the 1 in 8 Hispanics with type 2 disease. Clinical Trials Update: July 2, 2008
- Asthma
- Migraine and Cluster Headaches
- Depression
Hallucinogen Gives Lasting Spiritual Boost
Psilocybin may help treat patients with cancer, depression, drug abuse, study says. Meditation, Yoga Might Switch Off Stress Genes
Study suggests explanation for these practices' health benefits. Smokeless Tobacco Products Do Raise Cancer Risk
Snuff, chew shouldn't be viewed as a safe alternative to smoking, experts say. Extreme Heat a Deadly Risk for Older Adults
Their bodies don't cool quickly, so caution should rise with temperatures. U.S. Officials Stymied in Salmonella Search
As infection toll in outbreak reaches 869, probe expands to include food items normally served with tomatoes. Death Rates for HIV Patients Decrease Dramatically
Study found 5-year survival rate for those on HAART now equals general population. New Method Better Predictor of In Vitro Fertilization Success
Four factors were 70% accurate in determining if end result was pregnancy. Newborns in Intensive Care Often Exposed to Pain
May change pain processing in brain, affect development, researcher says. Opening Clogged Arteries Helps Women After Heart Attack
But it doesn't help those with less severe heart damage known as unstable angina, analysis shows. Wireless Device Approved for Diabetics
Communicates with pump to deliver insulin Mental Test Spots Alzheimer's Risk
Questionnaire for those close to patient pinpointed who was likely to progress to dementia. Scientists Find Way to Dim Cancer Switch
Research could pave the way for better treatments of certain malignancies. TB Outbreaks May Be Predicted by First 2 Cases
Identifying cluster characteristics early would aid control efforts, researchers say. Smoke-Free Policies Prove Effective
They not only cut secondhand exposure but also helped current users cut back, study finds. Tough Underage Drinking Laws Saving Lives
Study finds raising drinking age, cracking down on fake IDs mean fewer fatalities on the road. Clinical Trials Update: July 1, 2008
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Diabetes and Hypertension
- Pneumonia
FDA Approves Generic Risperdal
Antipsychotic drug prescribed for schizophrenia Drug Use Increasingly Common in All Countries
U.S. has one of the highest rates, international survey finds. Genes Get Out the Vote
Your DNA may be pushing you to cast a ballot, study suggests.
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