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News Articles (Tuesday, March 09, 2010)

Kidney Donors Go On to Lead Long, Healthy Lives 3/9/2010

Study of more than 80,000 who gave one up shows procedure carries few risks

Kids Who Get Flu Shots Protect the Unvaccinated 3/9/2010

Inoculating children can prevent influenza from spreading, experts say

Health Tip: Are You at Greater Risk of Pneumonia? 3/9/2010

Things that can make you more susceptible

Health Tip: Don't Drive Distracted 3/9/2010

Pay attention behind the wheel

Most Drug Studies Don't Help Docs Pick Best Treatment 3/9/2010

The problem? Available meds ignored in favor of drugs in the pipeline, review finds

Shift Work Can Put a Crimp on Sleep 3/9/2010

If changing jobs isn't an option, modifying behavior may help, expert says

Survey May Help Docs Diagnose Mood Disorders 3/9/2010

It identified anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder in most cases, study finds

Psychotherapy Can Help People With Lupus Cope 3/9/2010

After 10 sessions, anxiety, depression and stress lessened, researchers say

Recession May Mean Fewer Nips & Tucks 3/9/2010

Breast augmentation, Botox still popular, but plastics surgeons' group cites 2% decline

Botox Approved for Spasticity in Stroke Victims 3/9/2010

A common aftereffect of stroke

Clinical Trials Update: March 9, 2010 3/9/2010

  • Hypertension

  • Osteoarthritis of the Knee

  • GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

Alzheimer's 'Epidemic' Hitting Minorities Hardest 3/9/2010

Blacks, Hispanics at much higher risk for the illness, which carries huge price tag, report finds

As You Age, Better Health Means Better Sex 3/9/2010

Association held true for people well into their 80s, study found

Cost of Junk Food May Influence Consumption 3/9/2010

People were less likely to buy pizza, soda when the price went up, study found

Genetic Variant Raises Lung Cancer Risk 3/9/2010

It doesn't matter whether you smoke a little or a lot, study finds

Health Highlights: March 9, 2010 3/9/2010

  • FDA Panel Gives Blessing to Drug for Rare Lung Disease

  • Pet Food Recall Expanded

  • Chewing Gum Could Lead To Wrinkles

  • Alzheimer's Protein May Be Infection Fighter

  • No Nicotine Spikes While Smoking: Study

  • Two Flavors of Pringles Chips Recalled

Do Liberals, Atheists Have Higher IQs? 3/9/2010

Study links intelligence test scores with key beliefs and male monogamy

Doctor's Specialty Often Steers Prostate Cancer Care 3/9/2010

Therapy choice is influenced by physicians' preferences, research suggests


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