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Oral Contraceptives May Help Treat Asthma

08.11.2009 12:19    rssfeeds.webmd.com
Treatment with oral contraceptives may benefit premenopausal women with asthma, even if their asthma symptoms are not strongly linked to their monthly menstrual cycles, early research suggests.
Oral Contraceptives May Help Treat Asthma



First Impressions Surprisingly Accurate

08.11.2009 12:19    rssfeeds.webmd.com
A new study shows that we can accurately evaluate strangers' personalities based just on appearance.
First Impressions Surprisingly Accurate

Expert Panel Rejects Abstinence-Only Sex Ed

08.11.2009 12:19    rssfeeds.webmd.com
There's no evidence that abstinence-only sexual education programs cut teens' risk of sexually transmitted disease, HIV, or pregnancy, a task force of public health experts finds.
Expert Panel Rejects Abstinence-Only Sex Ed

Early Morning Colon Cancer Tests Work Best

08.11.2009 12:19    rssfeeds.webmd.com
Colon cancer screening exams may be more effective if done very early in the day rather than later, yielding more polyps per patient, says a new study.
Early Morning Colon Cancer Tests Work Best

Aspirin May Prevent Prostate Cancer Recurrence

08.11.2009 12:19    rssfeeds.webmd.com
The use of anti-clotting drugs, including aspirin, appears to lower the odds that cancer will recur in men undergoing radiation treatment for prostate cancer, researchers report.
Aspirin May Prevent Prostate Cancer Recurrence


Even a Little Exercise Fights Obesity

08.11.2009 12:19    rssfeeds.webmd.com
While frequent exercise is known to fight obesity and improve mental health, as little as 30 minutes of physical activity one or two days a week can have benefits, according to the 2009 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.
Even a Little Exercise Fights Obesity

Acetaminophen May Be Linked to Asthma Risk

08.11.2009 12:19    rssfeeds.webmd.com
The popular pain and fever reliever acetaminophen may be linked with an increased risk of asthma in children and adults, according to a new research review of previously published studies.
Acetaminophen May Be Linked to Asthma Risk

'Light' Cigarettes Hurt Quit-Smoking Effort

08.11.2009 12:19    rssfeeds.webmd.com
A study shows switching to "light" cigarettes may undermine a person's resolve to quit smoking.
'Light' Cigarettes Hurt Quit-Smoking Effort

Obesity Linked to Many Cancer Cases in U.S.

08.11.2009 12:19    rssfeeds.webmd.com
As many as 100,000 cases of cancer could be prevented in the U.S. each year if Americans get rid of their excess body fat, a report by the American Institute for Cancer Research suggests.
Obesity Linked to Many Cancer Cases in U.S.

Cat Gets H1N1 Swine Flu

08.11.2009 12:19    rssfeeds.webmd.com
H1N1 swine flu was detected in a 13-year-old Iowa cat after two members of the family that owns the cat fell ill. The cat, and both humans, recovered.
Cat Gets H1N1 Swine Flu

Hot Tub Injuries on the Rise

08.11.2009 12:19    rssfeeds.webmd.com
Relaxing in a backyard hot tub may be fun, but potential dangers lurk. A new study shows that as the popularity of hot tubs has increased, so have the number of injuries.
Hot Tub Injuries on the Rise

Newborns' Cries Reflect Parents' Language

08.11.2009 12:19    rssfeeds.webmd.com
The cries of infants as young as 3 days old already reflect the language their parents speak, according to a new study that compared the newborn cries of French-born and German-born children.
Newborns' Cries Reflect Parents' Language

'On-Pump' Heart Surgery Gets High Marks

08.11.2009 12:19    rssfeeds.webmd.com
Coronary artery bypass surgery performed on a beating heart without the aid of a heart-lung machine proved no more effective than traditional bypass surgery, a study comparing the two procedures shows.
'On-Pump' Heart Surgery Gets High Marks

New Cure for 4-Hour Erections?

08.11.2009 12:19    rssfeeds.webmd.com
Men suffering penis pain and damage from priapism -- erections lasting over 4 hours -- may benefit from a drug used in kids with a severe immune disorder, mouse studies suggest.
New Cure for 4-Hour Erections?

Quick Radiation Works for Breast Cancer

08.11.2009 12:19    rssfeeds.webmd.com
A shorter, cheaper, and more convenient three-week course of radiation appears to work just as well as the traditional six-week schedule for some women with early-stage breast cancer, a new study suggests.
Quick Radiation Works for Breast Cancer

Proton Boost May Thwart Prostate Cancer's Return

08.11.2009 12:19    rssfeeds.webmd.com
A boost of a highly targeted form of radiation therapy may prevent prostate cancer from coming back, a study of nearly 400 men suggests.
Proton Boost May Thwart Prostate Cancer's Return

Cancer Patients Want Honesty From Doctors

08.11.2009 12:19    rssfeeds.webmd.com
A survey of cancer patients shows most want their doctors to be honest about their chances of survival.

Experimental Vaccine Targets Genital Cancer

08.11.2009 12:19    rssfeeds.webmd.com
An experimental human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine shows early promise for preventing genital cancer in high-risk women who are already infected with the virus.
Experimental Vaccine Targets Genital Cancer

COPD: Awareness Climbs, Understanding Lags

08.11.2009 12:18    rssfeeds.webmd.com
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which makes breathing tough for one in every five people over age 45, is becoming a better-known condition, but nearly half of people surveyed seem unsure that it can be treated, a new survey shows.
COPD: Awareness Climbs, Understanding Lags

Eating Slowly May Help Weight Control

04.11.2009 18:13    rssfeeds.webmd.com
A study shows that eating too fast can make you prone to overeating by blocking the release of gut hormones that help make you feel full.
Eating Slowly May Help Weight Control

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