| Lead Exposure May Delay Puberty in Girls | | Occurred even at blood levels below those recommended for treatment, NIH found | 9/4/2010 | 112780 |
| Exposure to Violence May Aggravate Asthma, Study Finds | | Researchers link stress of inner-city life to increased hospitalizations | 9/4/2010 | 112778 |
| Lower Risk of Surgery Than Thought for Kids With Crohn's | | More study needed on early treatments to alter the course of the bowel disease, researchers say | 9/4/2010 | 112777 |
| Talks With Plastic Surgeon Urged Before Mastectomy | | Where woman goes for treatment may influence breast reconstruction decision, study suggests | 9/4/2010 | 112774 |
| Sickle Cell Kids at Greater Risk of 'Swine Flu' Complications | | Findings highlight need to vaccinate against H1N1, seasonal flu, researchers say | 9/4/2010 | 112773 |
| Former Egg Farm Employees Say Their Complaints Were Ignored: Report | | U.S. Agriculture Department spokesman said inspectors don't recall anyone raising concerns | 9/4/2010 | 112772 |
| Room Air Sometimes as Good as Oxygen Therapy: Study | | Comparison found no significant difference in breathlessness levels among terminally ill | 9/4/2010 | 112771 |
| Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal Cancer | | 5 years of meds such as Boniva, Fosamax almost doubles chances, but actual risk still low, researchers say | 9/3/2010 | 112761 |
| Experimental TB Test Called Fast and Accurate | | Health experts say it has potential to greatly improve treatment of the respiratory disease | 9/3/2010 | 112759 |
| Prescription Drug Use Rising in U.S., CDC Reports | | Statins, asthma meds, antidepressants and stimulants top the list | 9/3/2010 | 112752 |
| Many Americans Don't Even Know They're Fat | | Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds 30 percent of those overweight think they're normal size | 9/3/2010 | 112747 |
| Lower Blood Pressure May Help Sicker Kidney Patients | | Standard goal may not be low enough for those with protein in their urine, study finds | 9/2/2010 | 112740 |
| Case Study Reveals 'Percussionist Wrist' Injury | | Similar to tennis elbow, painless growth appears to be instance of overuse | 9/2/2010 | 112739 |
| Overactive Blood Platelets May Play Role in Lupus | | Study suggests anti-clotting drug Plavix might help treat disease | 9/2/2010 | 112738 |
| Immune System Research Sees Many Similarities Among People | | Findings may lead to better diagnosis, treatment of cancers, autoimmune diseases, study says | 9/2/2010 | 112735 |
| Lung Damage From Secondhand Smoke Observed in Rats | | Findings may aid efforts to develop new ways to treat respiratory diseases in people, researchers say | 9/2/2010 | 112734 |
| Elective Surgery Patients Often Report Poor Recovery | | 1 year after procedure, 17% have more pain and 24% have less vitality than before, study finds | 9/2/2010 | 112732 |
| Preventive Surgeries May Be Lifesaver for Women at High Cancer Risk | | Study finds removing breast, ovaries greatly lower the odds, but decision can be a difficult one | 9/1/2010 | 112727 |
| Certain Exercises Benefit Arthritic Dogs | | Walking uphill, over low obstacles may help Fido stay flexible, study shows | 9/1/2010 | 112725 |
| Genetic Studies Find Clues to 'Lou Gehrig's Disease' Risk | | Two teams report on role chromosome 9 seems to play in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 8/31/2010 | 112712 |