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Health Highlights: May 22, 2013

FDA Approvals

Simponi Approved for Ulcerative Colitis
Blocks process that contributes to abnormal inflammation

Xofigo Approved for Prostate Cancer
When disease has spread to the bones

Test Approved to Detect Faulty Lung Cancer Gene
Gene present in 10 percent of NSCLC cases

Breo Ellipta Approved for COPD
Respiratory disease is the third-leading cause of death in U.S.

Plan B Pill Approved for Sale Without a Prescription
For females aged 15 and older

Kcentra Approved to Stop Severe Bleeding in Heart Patients
Can be given faster than plasma

Health Tips

Health Tip: Protect Your Sight
Go for regular eye exams

Health Tip: Make Healthy Foods Taste Better
Suggestions to spruce up your meals

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U.S. Teen Birth Rate Plummets: Report

Since 1991, rate has dropped by nearly half, health officials find.

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Too Few Kids Use Fast-Food Calorie Info, Study Finds

Girls and obese children are likelier to take advantage of this knowledge.

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CT Scans Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths, Study Confirms
But questions remain about widespread screening

Docs Use 3-D Printer to Create Lifesaving Airway Device for Infant
Rare, worsening condition led to emergency FDA approval to use splint

Migraine, Chronic Back Pain Tied to Higher Suicide Risk
Hopelessness, disability may play a role in feelings of despair, study finds

Your Pooch Could Raise Your Home's Bacteria Count
Study found more germs and a wider variety of bacterial types in houses with dogs

Scientists Map the Fungi on Your Feet
Toes are a favorite spot for these microscopic organisms

Having Both Migraines, Depression May Mean Smaller Brain
But it's unclear what the finding might mean for patients

Cost of Treating Strokes in U.S. Could Soar to $180B Annually by 2030: Report
An aging population could double expenditures, American Heart Association says

Fish Oil Pills Might Cut Diabetes Risk, Researchers Say
Higher blood levels of a beneficial hormone seen in those who took the omega-3 supplements

Underactive Thyroid and Heart Failure a Bad Combination: Study
Hypothyroidism impact varies by race, with blacks at increased risk of death, findings suggest

American Cancer Society Celebrates 100 Years of Progress
One million cancer deaths avoided since 1990s, group says

Simple Steps Can Protect Pets in Weather Disasters
Keeping your animal with you, and making sure pet carries ID are two key issues, experts say

More Kids Getting Donor Organs, But Gaps Persist, Study Finds
Researchers looked at whether change in U.S. donor criteria made a difference

Abused Children at Risk for Obesity as Adults: Study
They are 36 percent more likely to struggle with weight later in life, researchers report

Children Who Have CT Scans May Face Higher Cancer Risk
Those exposed before age 5 are most vulnerable, study finds

COPD May Be Over-Diagnosed Among Uninsured
Patients thought to have lung condition were re-evaluated in small study

Americans Still Making Unhealthy Choices: CDC
High rates of obesity, heavy drinking, smoking and inactivity reported, but most people getting enough sleep

Antidepressants May Be Helpful for Some Heart Patients: Study
Emotional stress can harm cardiovascular health, experts say, so boosting mental resilience may be key

Removing Tonsils Helps Kids With Sleep Apnea, Study Finds
Better slumber improved daytime energy and behavior, but not memory, learning, researchers say

May 23, 2013

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