Health Highlights: May 17, 2013
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 Tip: Eating Vegetarian
Choose low-fat meat alternatives
Health Tip: Don't Smoke for a Better Smile
Cigarette use stains teeth
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New Device May Show Doctors More of the ColonAdvanced colonoscope has wider range of view than traditional models, picks up more polyps, study finds. |
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Extra Vitamin D May Ease Crohn's Symptoms, Study FindsImprovements reported in muscle strength, fatigue and quality of life. |
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Study Links Coffee to Lower Risk for Rare Liver Disease
Separate report calls for more hospice care for terminal cirrhosis patients
Swallowing Magnets Can Be Fatal for Children
Neodymium magnets are powerful enough to cause significant damage to digestive tract, researchers say
Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments
College Women More Prone to Problem Drinking Than Men: Study
Alcohol affects them differently, so safe limits are lower for women
Alcoholics Who Smoke May Face Early Brain Aging
Small study didn't find effect in former or never-smokers
Heart Attack? Doctors Soon May Have an App for That
Experimental app shaves critical seconds off smartphone transmissions of EKG images, study says
Cellphone Use May Reveal Your 'Dominant Brain'
People with left-brain dominance tend to listen with right ear, and vice-versa, study finds
HIV No Barrier to Getting Liver Transplant, Study Finds
Procedure recommended to treat aggressive liver cancer
Control of Heart Risks May Vary Among Outpatient Practices
Comparison of 18 offices finds wide range of success in tackling smoking, cholesterol, blood pressure
Age Amplifies Damage From Obesity, Study Finds
By 50, arteries stiffen, increasing risk of death from heart disease, researchers say
Is Menopause Overlooked in U.S. Medical Schools?
Many ob/gyn residents would like specialized training but don't get it, study finds
Teen Bullies May Turn to Crime as Adults
Long-term study followed working-class British males
Gay Actors Convincing in Heterosexual Roles
Knowledge of performer's sexual orientation may not affect viewer perceptions, study finds
Depression May Boost Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women, Too
Although risk is still low, Australian study found it nearly doubled for depressed women in their 40s and 50s
Infections From Tainted Spine Injections Continue to Baffle Investigators
Michigan hit hardest; experts can't rule out new, localized infections
1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC
ADHD is most common current diagnosis in children aged 3 to 17
Many Public Pools Contaminated With Human Waste: CDC
Agency offers clear advice to help you avoid infections
Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later
Study found even modest improvements seemed to lower disease risk
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