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Air Pollution Linked to Blood Clots in Legs05-12-2008

Study suggests dirty air may be even more dangerous than previously thought

Celebrex, Naproxen Won't Prevent Mental Decline05-12-2008

New findings suggest daily use of naproxen might even harm cognitive function

Decoding Muscle Stem Cell Development05-12-2008

Nutrient restriction triggers pathway involved with life span, study finds

Drugs Alone Don't Lower Heart Disease Risks for Overweight Americans05-12-2008

Study finds signs of trouble show up even when statins, blood pressure meds are used

Drugs for Restless Legs Syndrome Have Downsides05-12-2008

Analysis finds side effects, loss of effectiveness over time

Electrode Placement Key to Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Patients05-12-2008

Re-implantation of devices at shorter distances improved motor scores, researchers find

Gene May Be Key to Pregnancy Complication05-12-2008

Preeclampsia is common and serious, but genetics could bring screening test or treatment

Health Highlights: May 12, 200805-12-2008
  • Scientists Closer to Developing Botulinum Toxin Antidote

  • Munchkin Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled

  • Nickel in Cheap Earrings Common Cause of Earlobe Dermatitis

  • Poultry Slaughtered to Control Bird Flu Outbreak in South Korea

  • Men More Likely to Desire Alcohol When Upset: Study

  • Lawsuit Alleging Mercury-Autism Link to Begin in U.S. Court of Claims

Health Tip: Baby's Transition From Liquid Diet05-12-2008

Some signs it's time for solid foods

Health Tip: Using Hair Dyes05-12-2008

Follow safety steps to reduce risks

High Blood Pressure Still Slipping Past Doctors05-12-2008

Study finds little more than half of patients were checked, only 39% met treatment goals

High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Associated With Eye Disease05-12-2008

Risk for retinal vein blockage more than doubles when these conditions go untreated

Multiple Sclerosis Affects Children's Cognitive Skills05-12-2008

Low IQ more likely the younger a child is at diagnosis, study finds

New MRI Technique Detects Subtle Brain Injuries05-12-2008

Changes in water around cells associated with how much patients improved over time

Problem Gambling Common Among Young Adults05-12-2008

U.S. survey estimates 750,000, mostly males, are hooked

Viagra May Protect Hearts of Some Muscular Dystrophy Patients05-12-2008

In study with mice, drug prevented heart failure in those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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