Health News Archive

News for: Wed Apr 30, 2008

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• Researchers Develop Quick Way to Create Human Antibodies Wed Apr 30, 2008, 16:00 Finding could speed development of vaccines for new flu strains, other health threats.

• Report Slams U.S. Food Safety System Wed Apr 30, 2008, 14:00 Overhaul of outdated inspection practices desperately needed, critics say

• Prozac Reduces Disease Activity in MS Patients Wed Apr 30, 2008, 19:00 Small study finds antidepressant cut inflammation in relapsing remitting illness.

• Tree-Lined Streets Associated With Lower Childhood Asthma Rates Wed Apr 30, 2008, 19:00 Plants may help improve air quality and encourage youngsters to play more outdoors.

• Genetic Changes May Dictate Course of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Wed Apr 30, 2008, 17:00 Findings could help determine which therapies will benefit certain patients.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: April 30, 2008 Wed Apr 30, 2008, 10:17 Multiple Sclerosis Bone Marrow Transplant Spinal Cord Injuries • Too Few Cancer Survivors Pursue Healthy Lifestyles Wed Apr 30, 2008, 09:00 Many aren't exercising enough or getting proper nutrition, study finds. • Mouse Skin Cells Reprogrammed to Act Like Embryonic Stem Cells Wed Apr 30, 2008, 12:00 New cells were coaxed into becoming three kinds of cardiac cells. • Drinking Dampens Ability to Feel Fear Wed Apr 30, 2008, 12:00 Brain scans illustrate biological reason why alcohol can lead to aggression. • Staff Training Reduces Postpartum Bleeding, Episiotomies Wed Apr 30, 2008, 17:00 Studies urge oxytocin use after delivery, re-evaluation of accepted birthing practices. • Experimental Drug Eases Symptoms of Mild Alzheimer's Wed Apr 30, 2008, 09:00 Tarenflurbil lessened decline in functional ability, British study concludes. • High Self-Esteem May Mask Defensiveness Wed Apr 30, 2008, 16:00 If personal feelings are 'fragile,' it's no better than having a poor view of one's self. • Bioartificial Kidney Cuts Death Risk, Improves Outcomes Wed Apr 30, 2008, 14:00 In small study, device helped a little more than half of patients recover renal function.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: April 30, 2008 Wed Apr 30, 2008, 10:42 Breast-feeding Rate in U.S. Hits 20-Year High FDA Warns Merck to Correct Vaccine Plant Issues 1 in 5 Returning Soldiers Reports Mental Illness: Survey Heparin Deliberately Contaminated: FDA Gene Deletion Helps Some Male Athletes Cheat Doping Test Survey Shows Many Americans Struggling to Stay Happy, Healthy More Americans Covered by HSA Insurance Plans FDA • Amitiza Treats Irritable Bowel With Constipation Wed Apr 30, 2008, 10:03 Approved for women 18 and older FYI • Health Tip: Pre-Pregnancy Health for Men Wed Apr 30, 2008, 09:00 Fertility doesn't rest solely with the woman • Health Tip: Exercising in Hot Weather Wed Apr 30, 2008, 09:00 Take care to prevent a heat injury

Today's Top News Stories
•	Salt Really Does Boost Health Risks - Nov 25, 2009, 09:00 Links to stroke, cardiovascular disease may make a case for population-wide reduction, review finds.
•	ER Visits for Elderly Rise During Thanksgiving - Nov 25, 2009, 09:00 Experts say family members can panic, underestimate effects of normal aging.
•	Brazilian Mint Tea Naturally Good for Pain Relief - Nov 25, 2009, 09:00 Traditional South American medicinal herb proves effective in animal study.
•	Ginkgo Won't Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke in Elderly - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00 But the herbal supplement may help ward off peripheral artery disease, researchers say.
•	Dangerous Toys Still on Store Shelves, Report Finds - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00 Focus on toys that pose choking hazard, are too loud, or contain dangerous chemicals.