Today's Headlines

Health News
Daily articles from HealthDay News: breaking news on health issues, drug approvals and recent discoveries.

Health News Headlines

One in Four Teen Girls Have STDs
Almost 20 percent get infected within one year of starting to have sex, CDC report says

Day Care Boosts Kids' TV Time
But children in home-based settings get far more screen time than those in center-based care, study finds

Smoking During Pregnancy, Lead Exposure Raise ADHD Risk in Kids
Study found one more than doubled chances, while both increased risk eightfold

Combo Treatment Beneficial in Biliary-Tract Cancer Study
Adding drug to chemo regimen may improve patient outcomes, research suggests

Genetic Variant Slows AIDS Progression
HIV patients who have it take longer to get sick, study finds

Missing Gene Tied to Bone Marrow Transplant Problems
Variation can cause donated cells to attack recipient's tissue, study finds

Research Yields Clues to Severe Form of Sinusitis
Obstructive polyps can impair breathing, protein may be the cause

Weight May Not Drive Racial Disparities in Colon Cancer
Co-existing illnesses also don't explain why more blacks die than whites, study finds

Quick Saliva Test May One Day Diagnose Diseases
Age-related protein changes offer clues to treatment advances, study finds

Depression May Up Death Risk to That of Smoking
Expert says findings support link between mental and physical health

Go Healthy, Not Hungry for Holiday Eating
Planning ahead can help keep eating under control, expert says

When Sleep Suffers, So Does Decisiveness
Not being well-rested can be dangerous for those whose jobs require quick reactions, researchers say

Stunts Raise Injury Risks for Cheerleaders
Type of flooring, greater heights increase potential for trauma, study finds

Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S.
But, flu activity remains high and is expected to continue, CDC says

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2009

Health Highlights

See Complete Stories >>


Did You Know?

Health Tip: Treating Athlete's Foot
Possibilities for getting rid of the itch

Health Tip: Bonding With Your New Baby
Suggestions to connect with your newborn

Health News Provided By:

Powered by Healthvision Email To A Friend