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Together Is Better

07/02/2013 08:58 AM EDT

Source: HealthDay -
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cholesterol, Heart Diseases, High Blood Pressure

Tetanus: Make Sure You and Your Child Are Fully Immunized

07/01/2013 07:01 PM EDT

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Page: Tetanus

Can Long-Term Night Work Raise Breast Cancer Risk?

07/01/2013 07:00 PM EDT

Women who worked later hours for 30 years or more had double the chances of disease, study found


Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Occupational Health, Women's Health

Have a Healthy and Safe Family Reunion

07/01/2013 06:50 PM EDT

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Family History, Food Safety, Healthy Living

Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather

07/01/2013 06:44 PM EDT

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Page: Heat Illness

New Tick-Borne Illness May Be Misdiagnosed

07/01/2013 05:00 PM EDT

Case reports look at 2 older patients with Borrelia miyamotoi infection


Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bacterial Infections, Tick Bites

DNA Particles in the Blood May Help Speed Detection of Coronary Artery Disease

07/01/2013 04:13 PM EDT

Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Page: Coronary Artery Disease

Early Respiratory Infection May Double Type 1 Diabetes Risk

07/01/2013 04:00 PM EDT

Researchers looked at children who had first-degree relatives with the autoimmune disease
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Common Infant and Newborn Problems, Diabetes Type 1, Family History

Waking Hospital Patients to Check Vital Signs May Do More Harm Than Good

07/01/2013 04:00 PM EDT

Study suggests nearly half might benefit more from undisturbed sleep


Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Facilities, Sleep Disorders

Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Have Same Impact on Time Lost at Work

07/01/2013 04:00 PM EDT

Patients gained no more benefit from higher-priced biologic drug Remicade vs. cheaper medications


Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Medicines, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Does Drinking Alcohol Increase the Risk of Cancer?

07/01/2013 03:58 PM EDT

Source: American Cancer Society
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, Cancer

Fewer Children Being Injured on ATVs

07/01/2013 03:19 PM EDT

The number of U.S. children injured while riding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) has fallen since 2004, according to a new study of emergency room records.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Sports Safety

Unnecessary Repeat Cholesterol Tests Common

07/01/2013 03:04 PM EDT

One-third of people with heart disease have their cholesterol levels checked more often than guidelines recommend, a new study of Veterans Affairs (VA) patients suggests.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cholesterol, Heart Diseases, Laboratory Tests

Red Meat Tied to Worse Colon Cancer Outcomes

07/01/2013 03:03 PM EDT

People who report eating the most red and processed meat before being diagnosed with colon cancer are more likely to die during the next eight years, according to a new study.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Colorectal Cancer, Nutrition

Fireworks

07/01/2013 12:02 PM EDT

Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Safety, Fire Safety, Safety

Even Younger Babies 'Prep' Themselves to Be Picked Up

07/01/2013 12:00 PM EDT

By 2 months of age, most respond to their parents' cues, study showed


Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Infant and Newborn Development, Parenting

Pricey New Blood Thinner Might Be Safer for Leg Clots

07/01/2013 12:00 PM EDT

In trial, Eliquis worked as well as warfarin but with less risk of bleeding


Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Thinners, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism

Leave Fireworks to Professionals

07/01/2013 11:35 AM EDT

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Page: Fire Safety

Anti-Smoking Policies Will Prevent 7 Million Deaths Worldwide by 2050

07/01/2013 09:00 AM EDT

With the right measures, even more lives can be saved, WHO says


Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: International Health, Smoking

Can Hi-Tech Avatars Promote Real-Life Weight Loss?

07/01/2013 09:00 AM EDT

Virtual sessions on portion control and exercise helped women in small pilot study


Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity, Weight Control

Heart Surgery Riskier for Blacks with Peripheral Artery Disease, Study Finds

07/01/2013 09:00 AM EDT

Closer monitoring needed following bypass operation, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: African American Health, Heart Surgery, Peripheral Arterial Disease

Health Tip: When Work Heats Up

07/01/2013 07:00 AM EDT

Wear loose-fitted clothing to help stay cool
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heat Illness, Occupational Health