Health News Archive

News for: Fri May 02, 2008

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• Government Picks Up Health Tab of Uninsured Workers Fri May 02, 2008, 12:00 Employers need to cover more of the costs, reports find.

• Special Diet Can Ease Epileptic Seizures in Kids Fri May 02, 2008, 19:00 Strong support for ketogenic regimen from major randomized trial.

• Treating Stomach Infection Early Protects Against Cancer Fri May 02, 2008, 12:00 Study finds early use of antibiotics reversed damage caused by H. pylori.

• Younger Women Often Miss Signs of Heart Attack Fri May 02, 2008, 14:00 Small study found they attributed symptoms to stress, indigestion and fatigue.

• Pregnancy and Work Can Work Fri May 02, 2008, 14:00 Tips for pregnant women who are working.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: May 2, 2008 Fri May 02, 2008, 12:00 Shingles Chronic Leg Pain Cerebral Palsy • Suffering of Heart Failure Similar to Cancer Fri May 02, 2008, 16:00 Same kind of palliative care may be needed, researcher says. • Sleep Troubles Vary Between Alzheimer's Patients, Caregivers Fri May 02, 2008, 19:00 Their difficulties with slumber are not always connected, researchers say. • 'Virtual' Health Teams Boost Patient Care Fri May 02, 2008, 16:00 Connecting a variety of specialists by computer, phone enhances outcomes, study finds. • Biomarker Spots Which Lesions Likely to Progress to Prostate Cancer Fri May 02, 2008, 09:00 Finding could help men with precancerous lesions avoid unnecessary needle biopsies. • Simple Steps Lead to Better Blood Pressure Control Fri May 02, 2008, 12:00 Veterans' facility reports improvement in patients within 18 weeks. • New Targets Found That Stop Tumor Growth Fri May 02, 2008, 16:00 Blocking blood vessel formation has already worked against breast, colon cancers. • 9/11 Counselors at Risk for Secondary Trauma Fri May 02, 2008, 17:00 Social workers hearing repeated stories can suffer post-traumatic stress of their own. • Diabetes Seems to Heighten Glaucoma Risk Fri May 02, 2008, 17:00 Regular screenings may help prevent irreversible nerve damage. • Daily Aspirin May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk Fri May 02, 2008, 06:00 But findings are too preliminary for any firm recommendation, researchers say. • Less Money Means More Hurting Fri May 02, 2008, 06:00 Survey links chronic pain to income status.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: May 2, 2008 Fri May 02, 2008, 11:15 FDA Cautious About Expanding Use of Painkiller Fentora FDA Panel to Assess Abuse-Resistant OxyContin In Vitro Fertilization Doesn't Affect Menopause: Study Children's Storage Bins Recalled for Lead Hazard Psoriasis Drug Enbrel Gets Black Box Label Warning Antidepressants May Help Treat Bowel Disorder FYI • Health Tip: Activities for People With Alzheimer's Fri May 02, 2008, 09:00 Suggestions to keep busy • Health Tip: Healing Mentally After a Heart Attack Fri May 02, 2008, 09:00 Don't neglect your emotional needs

Today's Top News Stories
•	Falls Are Top Cause of Injury, Death Among Elderly - Jul 19, 2008, 09:00 Not all homes are the same, but common sense measures can reduce the risk, expert says.
•	Heart Blood Vessels Grown in the Lab - Jul 18, 2008, 19:00 Could offer a future alternative to bypass surgery, researchers say.
•	Clinical Trials Update: July 18, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008, 09:24 Breast Cancer Hot Flashes Emphysema
•	Loud Music in Bars Hastens Drinking - Jul 18, 2008, 16:00 French researchers say blasting tunes makes patrons down more alcohol in less time.
•	Breast-Fed Babies Have Fewer GI Infections - Jul 18, 2008, 17:00 But they're more likely to be iron-deficient, study finds.