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Patients with higher physical activity levels have better treatment response, study finds

If validated, finding might open doors to new therapies, even a vaccine, experts say

Sensation is especially intense in ankles, researchers say

Though three vaccines showed increases in coverage rates, coverage remains low for essential ones

They often yield to pressure to indulge more in social situations, researchers say

Safety information, side-effect warnings are often lacking, British study finds

Tougher laws needed to protect children from infection, report says

Only associated with multiple surgeries; not a reason to delay needed procedures, experts say

In study, women mimicked eating behavior of new acquaintances, matching them bite for bite

Study found those who got less exposure were more likely to suffer an attack

Individual risk factors may influence when the brain disorder develops, researchers say

Study found it shrank fibroids, reduced excessive bleeding

Getting one post-workout can spur cellular processes that cut inflammation and pain

The graying of America and a booming Hispanic population is driving major changes in the structure of the U.S. workforce and the types of jobs that will be available over the next decade, a new government report shows.

A new study from a Vermont ski resort found that snowboarders get injured slightly more often than skiers, with the most injuries happening in young, inexperienced female snowboarders.

Research could lead to better understanding of the origins of Alzheimer's

Mothers who push their toddlers to eat more at snack time may end up with a heavier child, a new study suggests.

The risk to public health from a severe nuclear power plant accident in the United States is "very small" because reactor operators should have time to prevent core damage and reduce the release of radioactive materials, U.S. nuclear regulators said in a study on Wednesday.

Offspring may experience physical, mental changes that can precede stroke

Errors in packaging could cause accidental pregnancies, company warns

Re-blockage rates similar for both procedures, study finds

Memory, planning problems could make it harder to keep up with heart treatments, researchers say

Aerobic, resistance and strength training improved weight and well-being

However, parents should note that incidence is rare, researchers say

Immunization schedules for meningitis, flu also updated

Computer model seeks to decode heard language, but research is preliminary

Other research also suggests rapid memory loss may be linked to a fatal brain attack

Especially true for current or former smokers, researchers say

Activity-induced genetic changes could slow or prevent disease progression, researchers say

Scans show that humor activates parts of the brain linked to resilience, well-being in children

Study examines repeat sigmoidoscopy, a somewhat less-invasive screening method

Overweight women with diabetes may be able to cut their risk of urine leakage if they shed some pounds, a new study suggests.

The health impact of last year's Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan appears relatively small thanks partly to prompt evacuations, the chairman of a U.N. scientific body investigating the effects of radiation said on Tuesday.

Women who eat about three servings of fish per week have a somewhat lower chance of having polyps found during a routine colonoscopy than women who eat just one serving every two weeks, according to a new study.

New policy statement calls for strong family presence, greater decision-making role

This combination more than doubled odds of heart damage in newborn, study finds

Eye contact conveys a sense of belonging -- or not, researchers say

A mutation affecting sleep-wake hormone may disrupt blood sugar control, researchers find

Small study also found being a mother, worker, advocate made a difference, as did faith

Study finds they're less likely to counsel heavy patients on weight

Risk of death is 1.7 per thousand donors, new study finds

More research needed into unconfirmed association between antiretrovirals and cleft lip/palate

Doctors seeing more women taking illicit drugs, prescription painkillers during pregnancy

Researchers say more severe spinal disc degeneration seen in obese patients

Peripheral vascular disease may lead to stroke or early death, researchers say

And certain young drivers are more apt to cruise around in a crowd

Study finds high consumption associated with early signs of diabetes, other health issues

Guzzling some 9 alcoholic beverages each event, student hosts outdid their guests

One in seven at a Texas university tried it, survey finds

Symptom-free patients have no greater risk for gastro infections than general public, study finds

Eating less fiber was linked to lower diverticulosis risk in study, but no proof of cause and effect

Users should not keep tablet computers such as iPad or Xoom on their laps, small study suggests

Confusion can arise over measurement guidelines, experts warn

Upbeat thoughts plus education boosted adherence among blacks with high blood pressure, study found

Study found lower risk of developing disease for people taking these cholesterol-cutting drugs

But it's not clear yet how helpful the molecular exam will be, experts say

Mutations in two genes found in tumors appear to fuel their growth

But effect is different in Asians, whites, study says

Researchers zero in on 13 new genetic clues

Staying on the job 11 hours or more each day doubles the risk for depression, study shows

Research sheds light on Joubert syndrome, which causes physical and mental disabilities

Children who develop autism already show signs of different brain responses in their first year of life, scientists said on Thursday in a study that may in the future help doctors diagnose the disorder earlier.

Home birth is seen as viable option for some women, experts say

No risk seen among nearly 190,000 Gardasil recipients in company-funded review

Sex, smoking associated with raised risk of transmission, researchers report

Experts say exercise helps keep joints flexible, maintains function

U.S. schoolchildren, accustomed to a steady diet of pizza and french fries, will find more fruits, vegetables and whole grains on their cafeteria trays under new government school lunch rules announced on Wednesday.

But, the finding is preliminary and the treatment is expensive, researchers note

However, it's not clear which patients would benefit, studies find

Arduous schedules take toll on their health, patient care, study finds

No risk factors by middle age is 'the fountain of youth for your heart'

Odds worst for people without college education, study finds

People with certain disorders might be more vulnerable to violence, says American Academy of Neurology

Studies found they were prone to depression, substance abuse and suicide

Regular Pap tests, HPV vaccine go a long way in warding off the disease, experts say

Cheaper tests to spot diabetes-linked nerve damage are effective, researchers say

A scientist researching a potentially highly lethal airborne version of the H5N1 bird flu virus said on Wednesday he must be allowed to pursue his studies if deadly pandemics are to be prevented.

Study with mice suggests it may be a new drug target

New study at YMCAs finds food combinations that satisfy budgets, nutrition guidelines

Type of cooking oil determines fried foods' link to heart disease, death risk

In twins study, smaller size was associated with greater risk

Used for some medical imaging, cardiac procedures

Study found lower response to vaccines in those with higher levels of PFCs in their blood

Women with BRCA1, BRCA2 have higher risk for the disease, but prognosis might be better

Acid-reducing drugs might boost respiratory infections in children without reflux, study finds

Researchers point to better management of disease in explaining the trend

Many older adults like to take a dip a pool, and now a small study suggests it can be good for their blood pressure.

Pain, uric acid levels improved in those drinking shakes made of skim milk powders

Typically used for an enlarged prostate, it could prevent need for aggressive treatment

Intimate partner violence can be psychological or physical, occurs at all levels of society

Once the honeymoon's over, wedded couples grow less happy and social, research claims

Traits such as entitlement, exploitativeness may raise levels of stress hormone

Lifetime of reading, games lowered levels of brain plaques, researchers report

Study findings might help identify at-risk children at younger age

Conflict fires up molecules related to inflammation, researchers report

Heavy drinkers actually cut back on booze over two years, researchers found

Going to hospital may spur respiratory, gastro illnesses in long-term care residents

Medical record analysis reveals that pain scores are higher among females for a wide range of diseases

As symptoms of other conditions become more apparent, labels may vary, study suggests

Sunburn in childhood a major risk factor for skin cancer, experts note

Good home environment helps overcome some deficits, studies find

High temperature could be dangerous for people with certain medical conditions, expert cautions

Research is part of U.S. military's anti-bioterrorism efforts

Personalized treatment might improve health-related quality of life in younger patients

Missed opportunities lead to many new infections each year, study found

Slight increase in rare birth defects, but cause not clear

But there are many other reasons to avoid cigarettes while pregnant

Interventions promoting access to comprehensive, patient-centered care might cut health disparities

Study looked at prevalence among U.S., U.K. military personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan

The goal: to create a clearer diagnosis of what constitutes the disorder; many could be affected

Bans for people under 18 and fines may be more effective than tax, researchers say

Costs related to occupational health reach $250 billion annually, researcher says

Survey of survivors found that only about half were asked their preference for type of surgery

First three months might be critical window, researchers say

Study found both conditions improved when addressed simultaneously

Overall, lithium still 'treatment of choice' but docs urged to watch for and manage side effects

Heavy drinkers actually cut back on booze over two years, researchers found

Bleeding in the esophagus, stomach and intestine can be deadly for dialysis patients, study says

Three potentially beneficial compounds identified in lab study

Financial and social status seems to affect treatment success, study finds

Study found longer hospitalizations, greater risk of death

A third of them thought they couldn't get pregnant at the time, researchers report

But laboratory finding on tumor suppression hasn't been proven in real-world setting, researcher said

Female soldiers have the same rate of post-traumatic stress disorder as males, study finds

Fibrous tissue disorder raises risks for high blood pressure, stroke and aneurysm

Italian study confirms recommendation for 2 CT scans 24 hours apart to detect bleeding in brain

But, lack of insurance blocks many from treatment, experts say

Better methods needed to identify those without enough to eat, researchers say

Residents with dementia taking so-called SSRIs seem to be at higher risk of injury, study suggests

New study suggests ways around the risk for patients

Called 'watershed' research, study reports success with oral meds

Those with normal density may be able to wait more than recommended two years, researcher says

Immune response to smoke causes the disease, researchers say

Some people stay smart as they age in part because of genetic factors, study suggests

Telling others when you see someone behaving badly makes you feel better, study suggests

A DNA sequence known as an 'accelerator' might explain some aggressive cases, researchers say

Relatively few cases reported, experts say, but that doesn't mean a surge can't happen

Staying awake after disturbing event weakened emotional response upon recall, study found

Disease caused by the B strain can be deadly

Many doctors already prescribe oral contraceptives 'off-label' for this purpose, experts note

Drug extended survival by one month in those with advanced disease

Those with levels in the high end of the normal range may later develop irregular heartbeat, study says

Knee surgery associated with twice the risk compared to hip procedure, evidence review found

People with osteoarthritis have increased cell deterioration nearest to damaged joint, study finds

But, the good news is the overall rate of obesity is stabilizing, researchers report

Response rate increased with two-drug approach, researchers report

But no alcohol use is safe during pregnancy, study finds

Injury risk was doubled compared to those with fewer prescriptions

Unaware of surroundings, they're hit by cars, even trains, report says

Spanish study also finds that breathing apparatus helps them as much as it helps men

But several plastic surgeons say psychology may be at work as well

Rates not declining in skin cancer patients with less schooling, researchers say

Researchers say that typically developing infants focus on a speaker's eyes after age 1

Poor throat function, depression and pain are common, study finds

But the surgeon performing the operation also makes a difference, an expert says

However, no similar connection found for boys in Norwegian study

Large Norwegian study found likelihood greater when mothers had no allergies

About 15 percent order EKGs; recent studies say drugs don't pose heart risk

Teasing, stereotypes did not affect their quality of life, small study found

Individual sensitivity might influence what and how much you eat, small study suggests

Youngest children at risk in bathtubs, older boys at most risk from swimming

People who eat lots of magnesium-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables, nuts and beans have fewer strokes, according to an international analysis covering some 250,000 people.

Players of all skill levels must use proper techniques, study says

Doing so exposes people with diabetes to blood-borne infection risk

Cancer society's new guidelines for diet and exercise stress community support

Gastrointestinal complications not associated with updated formulations

Use of generic versions of the cholesterol-lowering drugs in Britain may be a factor, study says

Shifting from long-term to short-term gains will resonate better, experts say

Better diagnostic tools needed to avoid medical errors leading to fetal loss, researchers say

Those on birth control shots and young black women more alert to added pounds, study finds

Responses were positive, supportive when adolescents went online with social problems

Researchers recommend routine screening for communication problems

The treatment can achieve acute myeloid leukemia remission, but better options needed, experts say

Communication and motor skill impairments may influence driving skills, experts say

Men who listened to Bach with headphones during procedure seemed less stressed, study says

Small study finds suspect chemical even in women who never used the product, further muddying the debate

Researchers say sunshine may boost vitamin D levels, affecting immune function

Condom use, circumcision lowered risk of sexually infecting partners in study of African couples

Small Chinese study found abnormalities in white matter in brains of teenage Web junkies

Not only are most ineffective, some can interfere with other medications, review found

Doctors should automatically offer smokers help with quitting, without waiting for signs that they're ready to kick the habit, researchers say.

Medicare Advantage plans that do so lure healthier members, study suggests

Study found people with pacemakers experienced atrial fibrillation without realizing it

One symptom, cold urticaria, is a potentially serious disorder triggered by exposure to low temperatures

10-year study found distance running safe for most participants

Men with the mutation are at 10 to 20 times increased risk of prostate cancer

Indoor decorative fountains should undergo periodic testing for bacteria, study says

A high-protein diet might benefit health in some ways, but depending on what kind of protein a person consumes, it could raise their stroke risk too, suggests a large new study that finds eating lots of red meat ups the likelihood of having a stroke while poultry lowers it.

Study highlights changes that make drinkers more likely to gain pleasure from booze

Naturally occurring muscle protein has 'clear therapeutic potential,' researcher says

Better treatments, screening for many diseases may explain trend, experts say

Harnessing this data could aid health care workers, researchers say

But getting active during work and leisure hours can lower the odds, study finds

Scientists try to 're-educate' patient's immune cells to begin producing insulin

Both younger and older physicians performed worse on thyroid removal surgeries, study found

Medicines such as Byetta may help users shed pounds, but more study is needed, experts say

Hospitals are too loud, and patients' sleep could be suffering because of it, suggests a new study.

However, program to improve health care reduced disparity

Study found children with the disorder have different type of microbes in stomach than other kids

Two-thirds of admissions in these patients are for preventable illnesses, study finds

20-year study finds a few joints a month have no effect, but other experts differ

Current recommendations for the mineral may be too high, researchers say

Although the MMR vaccine has been linked to a heightened risk of a rare blood disorder, other childhood vaccines do not appear to be, researchers reported Monday.

Most are young adults, but those aged 65 and over drink most often, report shows

Higher-than-normal levels can increase cardiac inflammation, study found

Patients taking memantine had more serious adverse events than those given placebo

Try ordering a la carte and skipping foods that aren't your favorites, study says

But benefits of Pradaxa still outweigh risks for those with atrial fibrillation, experts say

Modest benefits might not outweigh bleeding risk, evidence review suggests

Older people with mild cognitive impairment saw improvements while using them, researchers report

Sedentary people with gene variation had more brain changes

3.9 percent rise similar to 2009 figure, study finds

Never-smokers may have different mutations in genes than smokers, suggests small, early study

But experts say finding shouldn't spur change in guidelines for the cholesterol-lowering drugs

And married people showed greatest improvement afterwards, study found

Review found omega-3 fatty acids may help kids with disorder, while Western diet could hurt

Precise needle location may be less important than thought, expert says

Higher-volume centers had lower death rate for patients with complications, study finds

Children can handle the information, study suggests, except very youngest

But other experts disagree, saying the best solution to hypertension is prompt drug therapy

'Supercentenarians' appear to have built-in protection against disease, study finds

Researchers identify inflammatory bowel disease as a global problem

Hepatitis C, obesity contribute to rising rates, new studies find

Not a cure, but operation plus meds better than either treatment alone, researcher says

Research may hold hope for treating smoking-related lung diseases in humans

Two ingredients in cannabis may affect neurology in very different ways, study shows

Study showed more type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure as exposure rose

Disease management requires continuous coverage for preventive screenings, experts say

Almost half of those with mild to moderate symptoms may have different disease, study finds

Early lapses in memory, reasoning may signal dementia later in life, researchers say

Babies who were breastfed longest and drank few or no sugary beverages were about half as likely to be obese as kids who weren't breastfed or who consumed the most sugary drinks, in a new study of Hispanic children in southern California.

Study found possible association between drug and age-related macular degeneration

More work is needed, but blood draw could reduce invasive procedures, researchers say

Starting gout treatment can lead to flare-ups, this drug might help

Genetic material from six genomes made babies, researchers report

Although 'p53' helps suppress tumors, new study finds negative effects