Study reveals new clues to Epstein-Barr virus
• Infections • Feb 24 13

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) affects more than 90 percent of the population worldwide and was the first human virus found to be associated with cancer.… Study reveals new clues to Epstein-Barr virus   

 
 

Women share stories of health, survival at heart, stroke seminar
• Gender: Female • • Heart • • Stroke • Feb 24 13

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women - more deadly than all forms of cancer combined, according to the American Heart Association.

… Women share stories of health, survival at heart, stroke seminar   
 
 

Flu vaccine less helpful for elderly than usual this year
• Flu • • Immunology • Feb 24 13

It turns out this year’s flu shot is doing a startlingly dismal job of protecting older people, the most vulnerable age group.

The vaccine… Flu vaccine less helpful for elderly than usual this year   

 
 

New Guidelines for Genetic Testing in Children
• Children's Health • • Public Health • Feb 22 13

Should worried parents be able to test their babies for diseases they may develop down the road, just because they’re curious? Should worried teens… New Guidelines for Genetic Testing in Children   

 
 

Children in U.S. Are Eating Fewer Calories, Study Finds
• Children's Health • • Dieting • • Fat, Dietary • Feb 22 13

American children consumed fewer calories in 2010 than they did a decade before, a new federal analysis shows. Health experts said the findings offered… Children in U.S. Are Eating Fewer Calories, Study Finds   

 
 

Flu shot in senior citizens just 9% effective against toughest strain
• Flu • • Public Health • Feb 22 13

This year’s flu shot is doing a startlingly poor job of protecting senior citizens from the harshest strain this season, proving just 9% effective,… Flu shot in senior citizens just 9% effective against toughest strain   

 
 

Influenza study: Meet virus’ new enemy
• Flu • • Infections • Feb 22 13

Simon Fraser University virologist Masahiro Niikura and his doctoral student Nicole Bance are among an international group of scientists that has discovered a new… Influenza study: Meet virus’ new enemy   

 
 

Research discovers gene mutation causing rare eye disease
• Eye / Vision Problems • • Genetics • Feb 21 13

Research conducted by Dr. Jayne S. Weiss, Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, and colleagues has discovered a… Research discovers gene mutation causing rare eye disease   

 
 

Baylor University Researchers Study Barriers and Resources to Physical Activity in Texas Border Town
• Children's Health • • Physical activity -exercise • • Public Health • Feb 21 13

Obesity, diabetes and other ailments plague impoverished communities at higher rates than the general United States population. In rural Texas border towns, or colonias,… Baylor University Researchers Study Barriers and Resources to Physical Activity in Texas Border Town   

 
 

Smoking cessation in old age: Less heart attacks and strokes within 5 years
• Genetics • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Feb 21 13

Professor Hermann Brenner and colleagues analyzed the data of 8.807 individuals aged between 50 and 74 years using data of Saarland citizens. “We were… Smoking cessation in old age: Less heart attacks and strokes within 5 years   

 
 

Antioxidants may not ward off strokes, dementia
• Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • • Psychiatry / Psychology • • Stroke • Feb 21 13

Older adults who eat diets high in antioxidants may not have a lower risk of dementia or stroke, a new study suggests.

Researchers found… Antioxidants may not ward off strokes, dementia   

 
 

U.S. deserves top mad-cow rating, health officials say
• Infections • • Public Health • Feb 21 13

The United States is expected to get the top safety rating for mad cow disease in spring, under a recommendation from international livestock health… U.S. deserves top mad-cow rating, health officials say   

 
 

Florida governor backs limited Medicaid expansion
• Public Health • Feb 21 13

Florida Governor Rick Scott backed a limited expansion of healthcare coverage for the poor on Wednesday, joining six other Republican governors who have agreed… Florida governor backs limited Medicaid expansion   

 
 

Adults cut back fast food, but U.S. kids still eat too much fat: CDC
• Dieting • • Fat, Dietary • • Food & Nutrition • Feb 21 13

American adults have made a little progress in recent years in cutting back on calories from fast food, but children are still consuming too… Adults cut back fast food, but U.S. kids still eat too much fat: CDC   

 
 

Analysis: Health-conscious Americans hurt aluminum can market
• Public Health • Feb 21 13

U.S. aluminum can sales are set to slow in 2013 for a third straight year as more consumers ditch sodas for healthier options such… Analysis: Health-conscious Americans hurt aluminum can market   

 
 

Ozone levels linked to cardiac arrest
• Heart • • Public Health • Feb 21 13

Cardiac arrests are more likely when levels of air pollution - especially soot-like particles and ozone - have been high in recent days or… Ozone levels linked to cardiac arrest   

 
 

Language protein differs in males, females
• Brain • Feb 20 13

Male rat pups have more of a specific brain protein associated with language development than females, according to a study published February 20 in… Language protein differs in males, females   

 
 

There’s room for improvement in women’s heart disease awareness
• Gender: Female • • Heart • Feb 20 13

The number of women aware that heart disease is the leading cause of death has nearly doubled in the last 15 years, but that… There’s room for improvement in women’s heart disease awareness   

 
 

Could a computer on the police beat prevent violence?
• Public Health • Feb 20 13

As cities across America work to reduce violence in tight budget times, new research shows how they might be able to target their efforts… Could a computer on the police beat prevent violence?   

 
 

Is there a link between childhood obesity and ADHD, learning disabilities?
• Children's Health • • Obesity • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Feb 20 13

A University of Illinois study has established a possible link between high-fat diets and such childhood brain-based conditions as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)… Is there a link between childhood obesity and ADHD, learning disabilities?   

 
 

Steroid injection may lead to worse outcomes in patients with spinal stenosis
• Backache • • Trauma & Injuries • Feb 20 13

For patients with spinal stenosis, epidural steroid injections (ESI) may actually lead to worse outcomes - whether or not the patient later undergoes surgery,… Steroid injection may lead to worse outcomes in patients with spinal stenosis   

 
 

Increasing evidence links high glycemic index foods and dairy products to acne
• Allergies • • Dermatology • • Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • Feb 20 13

A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has determined that there is increasing evidence of a connection between… Increasing evidence links high glycemic index foods and dairy products to acne   

 
 

Educational TV tied to fewer behavior problems
• Children's Health • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Feb 19 13

Upping the educational value of what young kids watch on television may help improve their behavior, a new study suggests.

It can be hard… Educational TV tied to fewer behavior problems   

 
 

Could acupuncture help relieve seasonal allergies?
• Allergies • • Alternative Medicine • Feb 19 13

Acupuncture may help improve seasonal allergy symptoms in some people with runny noses and watery eyes, according to a new study - but the… Could acupuncture help relieve seasonal allergies?   

 
 

Arkansas Senate passes bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks
• Pregnancy • • Public Health • Feb 19 13

The Republican-controlled Arkansas state Senate approved a measure on Monday to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy except in the case of rape,… Arkansas Senate passes bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks   

 
 
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