Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Health Tip: Stress May Cause Physical Symptoms

Health Tip: Stress May Cause Physical Symptoms


Health Tip: Stress May Cause Physical Symptoms

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 04:03 AM PST

(HealthDay News) -- Significant stress can lead to health problems or exacerbate those you already have, the American Academy of Family Physicians says.

Lab-Grown Urethra Used to Replace Damaged Tube

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 04:03 AM PST

MONDAY, March 7 (HealthDay News) -- In a potential advance in the field of tissue engineering, researchers report that they've been able to repair injured urinary systems in boys by using bladder cells grown in a laboratory.

Health Tip: Don't Let Lost Pounds Return

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 04:03 AM PST

(HealthDay News) -- Losing weight is a major accomplishment, but keeping it off can be just as challenging.

US funding to train 140,000 African health workers

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 05:32 AM PST

The top U.S. AIDS official says the U.S. will fund training for 140,000 African health care workers in an initiative to "transform and dramatically increase" medical education and research on the continent.

Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Metabolic Syndrome

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 06:02 AM PST

TUESDAY, March 8 (HealthDay News) -- The Mediterranean diet, long known to be heart-healthy, also reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors that boost the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes, according to a new re...

Southeastern States Mired in the 'Diabetes Belt': CDC Report

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 06:02 AM PST

TUESDAY, March 8 (HealthDay News) -- People living in certain areas of the United States are more likely to develop diabetes, according to a new government analysis.

New Sweetness Detectors Found in Human Taste Cells

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 06:02 AM PST

MONDAY, March 7 (HealthDay News) --Taste cells apparently host more sugar detectors than previously thought, including ones formerly thought to exist only in the pancreas and intestines, new research suggests.

Acupuncture May Take Edge Off Menopause Symptoms

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 06:02 AM PST

TUESDAY, March 8 (HealthDay News) -- Acupuncture may help reduce the severity of hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause, according to a small study.

Kaspar the friendly robot helps autistic kids

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 06:22 AM PST

Eden Sawczenko used to recoil when other little girls held her hand and turned stiff when they hugged her. This year, the 4-year-old autistic girl began playing with a robot that teaches about emotions and physical contact — and now she hugs...

Down's syndrome test breakthrough 'on the horizon'

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 06:57 AM PST

A less risky non-invasive procedure based on maternal DNA to diagnose Down's syndrome could be generally available to pregnant women by 2013, a Cyprus researcher said Tuesday.

Groups hope "Hungry Caterpillar" helps fight fat

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 08:35 AM PST

Two health groups are hoping a hungry caterpillar will take a bite out of childhood obesity.

Health Highlights: March 8, 2011

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 09:03 AM PST

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

J&J Animas unit recalls leaky insulin cartridges

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 09:11 AM PST

Johnson & Johnson, which has been beset by a seemingly endless stream of product recalls, has recalled five lots of potentially leaky insulin pump cartridges that could lead to serious health problems and death.

Clinical Trials Update: March 8, 2011

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 09:03 AM PST

(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:

Mass. Health Reform Hasn't Halted Medical Bankruptcies

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 09:03 AM PST

TUESDAY, March 8 (HealthDay News) -- The percentage of personal bankruptcies caused by medical bills or personal illness has changed only slightly since Massachusetts began requiring people to buy health insurance in 2006, a new study finds.

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