Birth control pill poses no added health risk
• Cancer • • Drug Abuse • • Heart • Mar 13 10

One of the world’s largest studies of the contraceptive pill has found that women who have taken it can expect longer lives and are… Birth control pill poses no added health risk   

 
 

New study identifies best treatment for childhood epilepsy
• Children's Health • • Epilepsy • Mar 13 10

One of the oldest available anti-seizure medications, ethosuximide, is the most effective treatment for childhood absence epilepsy, according to initial outcomes published in this… New study identifies best treatment for childhood epilepsy   

 
 

15 Years After ACL Knee Reconstruction, 84% of Male Patients Still Highly Active
• Arthritis • • Trauma & Injuries • Mar 13 10

Eighty-four percent of males who had ACL knee (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction with a patellar tendon (the tendon that attaches the knee to the… 15 Years After ACL Knee Reconstruction, 84% of Male Patients Still Highly Active   

 
 

Kids outgrow growing pains: study
• Children's Health • • Pain • Mar 12 10

Most youngsters grow out of having otherwise unexplained bone and muscle aches known as growing pains, researchers from Israel report.

Of 35 children who… Kids outgrow growing pains: study   

 
 

Center Aims to Cut Obesity in Black, Latino New Yorkers
• Obesity • • Public Health • Mar 12 10

A $6 million grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has funded the creation of ORBIT: Obesity Related Behavioral Intervention Trials… Center Aims to Cut Obesity in Black, Latino New Yorkers   

 
 

Years of smoking associated with lower Parkinson’s risk, not number of cigarettes per day
• Neurology • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Mar 11 10

Years of smoking associated with lower Parkinson's risk

Researchers have new insight into the relationship between Parkinson’s disease and smoking. Several studies have shown that smokers have a lower risk of developing… Years of smoking associated with lower Parkinson’s risk, not number of cigarettes per day   

 
 

NC State Research Tackles Childhood Obesity
• Children's Health • • Obesity • Mar 11 10

Getting children involved in finding ways to become more physically active can not only make them more aware of local recreational opportunities, but can… NC State Research Tackles Childhood Obesity   

 
 

Smoking years key factor in lower Parkinson’s risk
• Neurology • Mar 11 10

Several studies have shown that smokers have a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. A new study shows that it’s how many years of… Smoking years key factor in lower Parkinson’s risk   

 
 

Study says fat is the sixth “taste”
• Fat, Dietary • • Obesity • Mar 11 10

People sensitive to the taste of fat tend to eat less of it and are less likely to be overweight, according to Australian research… Study says fat is the sixth “taste”   

 
 

Thyroid Hormone Analogue for Treating High Cholesterol
• Endocrinology • Mar 11 10

An experimental thyroid drug reduces cholesterol without the troublesome side effects experienced by some people on statins, according to a study published today in… Thyroid Hormone Analogue for Treating High Cholesterol   

 
 

Taxing junk food could alleviate obesity
• Food & Nutrition • • Obesity • Mar 11 10

Researchers say an 18 percent tax on junk food would result in a loss of 5 pounds of weight per person per year.

Sounds… Taxing junk food could alleviate obesity   

 
 

Obesity Linked with Worse Colon Cancer Outcomes
• Cancer • • Obesity • Mar 11 10

Compared with healthy-weight patients, obese colon cancer patients have a higher risk of cancer recurrence and death. These results were published in Clinical Cancer… Obesity Linked with Worse Colon Cancer Outcomes   

 
 

Analysis: U.S. politicians may unite in obesity battle
• Obesity • • Public Health • Mar 10 10

One way to achieve bipartisanship in Washington may be to tackle an issue everyone can agree on - the childhood obesity epidemic.

The Obama… Analysis: U.S. politicians may unite in obesity battle   

 
 

Medication fears lead to worse side effects
• Drug Abuse • Mar 10 10

It may not be surprising, but a new study offers some proof that patients who are worried about their medications are more likely… Medication fears lead to worse side effects   

 
 

Adding gluten early may cause constipation in babies
• Children's Health • • Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • Mar 10 10

Giving gluten-containing foods to infants too soon may trigger long-lasting tummy troubles but more study is needed before changing recommendations for parents, Dutch researchers… Adding gluten early may cause constipation in babies   

 
 

Pelosi faces biggest test on U.S. healthcare vote
• Public Health • Mar 10 10

The leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - a persuasive arm-twister and deal maker - faces her toughest challenge yet in the coming… Pelosi faces biggest test on U.S. healthcare vote   

 
 

Researchers Suggest Taxing Pizza, Soft Drinks to Curb Obesity
• Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • • Obesity • Mar 10 10

U.S. researchers predict an 18 percent tax on soft drinks and pizza would lower U.S. adult calorie consumption enough to reduce their average weight… Researchers Suggest Taxing Pizza, Soft Drinks to Curb Obesity   

 
 

Welsh families offered action plans to reduce obesity
• Obesity • Mar 10 10

Families in Wales are to be offered tailored action plans on how to eat healthily and do more exercise to fight rising levels of… Welsh families offered action plans to reduce obesity   

 
 

Higher Fast Food Prices Lead to Lower Weight, Diabetes Risk
• Diabetes • • Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • Mar 09 10

A new study that followed participants for 20 years shows both weight and risk for diabetes decreased for people in communities where fast… Higher Fast Food Prices Lead to Lower Weight, Diabetes Risk   

 
 

Black and Hispanic patients with heart failure less likely to use hospice
• Heart • • Public Health • Mar 09 10

Black and Hispanic Medicare beneficiaries with heart failure appear less likely to receive hospice care than white patients with the same condition, according to… Black and Hispanic patients with heart failure less likely to use hospice   

 
 

Immigrants with disabilities more frequently employed than US-born persons with disabilities
• Public Health • Mar 09 10

Currently, foreign-born people make up approximately 13 percent of the total U.S. population. As the immigrant population grows, understanding its disability status and employment… Immigrants with disabilities more frequently employed than US-born persons with disabilities   

 
 

Warfarin users appear more likely to develop brain bleeding following stroke treatment
• Stroke • Mar 09 10

Patients already taking warfarin who develop an acute stroke appear more likely to experience a brain hemorrhage following treatment with an intravenous clot-dissolving medication,… Warfarin users appear more likely to develop brain bleeding following stroke treatment   

 
 

Obesity as protection against metabolic syndrome, not its cause
• Obesity • Mar 09 10

The collection of symptoms that is the metabolic syndrome - insulin resistance, high cholesterol, fatty liver, and a greater risk for diabetes, heart disease,… Obesity as protection against metabolic syndrome, not its cause   

 
 

Abused Children More Likely to Suffer Unexplained Abdominal Pain, Nausea Or Vomiting
• Children's Health • • Pain • Mar 09 10

Children who have been abused psychologically, physically or sexually are more likely to suffer unexplained abdominal pain and nausea or vomiting than children… Abused Children More Likely to Suffer Unexplained Abdominal Pain, Nausea Or Vomiting   

 
 

Childhood Obesity: Strongest Predictor of Premature Death
• Children's Health • • Obesity • Mar 08 10

As further evidence of the impact that obesity can have on longevity, a new study indicates that childhood obesity could dramatically increase the chance… Childhood Obesity: Strongest Predictor of Premature Death   

 
 
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