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Mammograms can save lives of women in their 40s

Breast cancers in women aged 40 to 49 that are diagnosed by mammograms have a better prognosis than those detected by doctors or the women themselves, a new study indicates. More>>

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'Safety-first' playgrounds linked to bored, inactive kids
Playgrounds are a lot different for today's preschoolers. Low sliding boards, safer plastic climbers and fence-protected platforms are meant to prevent injury. But a preliminary study suggests an unintended result: unenthused, less active kids.More >>
40 years on, the triumphs and challenges of America's 'War on Cancer'
Since Dec. 23, 1971, and the passage in Congress of the National Cancer Act, research has made tremendous progress against what is still one of the world's foremost killers, experts say.More >>
Christmas trees and trappings can fan fire risk
The risk of burns increases over the holiday season because people are cooking more, putting up potentially flammable decorations and using fireplaces and candles.More >>
Injuries linked to holiday decorating on the rise
Decking the halls (and elsewhere) for the holidays may be getting more dangerous, a new government report finds.More >>
Drunk driving-related deaths surge during the holidays
During the holidays, alcohol-related car accidents claim more lives than at any other time of the year, according to U.S. government experts.More >>
Too much alcohol linked to unsafe sex
Drinking too much alcohol can lead to unsafe sex, a new study confirms.More >>
Two new drug combos may fight advanced breast cancers
Breast cancer researchers report they are heartened by the results of two new studies that show combination therapies might improve survival for women with two different types of advanced tumors.More >>
Abusive boss may harm workers' home life, too
Having an abusive boss can do more than ruin your workday, it can also harm your family life, new research suggests.More >>
Could soccer 'headers' cause brain injury?
Frequent "heading" of soccer balls by avid amateur players may cause brain damage leading to subtle but serious declines in thinking and coordination skills, a new study suggests.More >>
Some holiday traditions have health consequences
Huge meals and unhealthy foods, heavy drinking and stress can increase the risk of heart problems and stroke over the holidays, an expert warns.More >>
Bullying moves from online to text-messaging: study
Kids' exposure to online attacks and deviant behavior appears to have leveled off, but as more kids socialize by cellphone, sexual and other bothersome text messages are on the rise, a new study finds.More >>
Women, younger men under-treated before heart attack
Women and younger men account for a large number of heart attacks in the United States but are less likely than older men to receive preventive medications that lower heart attack risk, a new study indicates.More >>
Public smoking bans may spill over to households
Smoking bans in public places have had a spillover effect by reducing smoking in homes as well, according to a new study.More >>
Air fresheners, scented candles may spur allergic reactions
Pumpkin spice candles and pine-scented air fresheners may evoke the holiday season for some. For others, those airborne fragrances trigger allergy symptoms -- from runny, itchy noses and sneezing to asthma attacks.More >>
No such thing as the 'freshman 15,' study finds
Although many college students are wary of gaining the dreaded "freshman 15," most only put on between 2.5 to 3.5 pounds during their first year in college, a new study shows.More >>
Too much drinking may raise lung cancer risk
While smoking has long been linked to cancer, its frequent companion, drinking, may be as well, a new study suggests.More >>
Flu vaccine isn't foolproof
The most widely used flu vaccine in the United States is only about 60 percent effective in healthy adults, new research indicates.More >>
Healthy Halloween advice for children with diabetes
While there are challenges, Halloween can still be fun for children with diabetes, an expert says.More >>
Cell phones don't raise brain cancer risk
The 5 billion people worldwide who chat away on cell phones shouldn't worry about an increased risk of brain cancer, new Danish research contends.More >>
Free diabetes education program to focus on African Americans
Updated: Friday, October 21 2011 11:43 AM EDT2011-10-21 15:43:23 GMT
Heart disease is the number one cause of death among African Americans with diabetes, yet the majority is unaware of their increased risk for heart attack and stroke, according to the American DiabetesMore >>
Long-term unemployment can tax mental health
Americans who were jobless for longer than 25 weeks in the past year were three times more likely than those who were continuously employed to suffer mental health issues for the first time, a new study finds.More >>
It's easy to mistake medicine for candy
When it comes to telling the difference between candy and some medications, teachers are almost as likely to make an error as kindergartners, according to new research conducted by two enterprising elementary schoolers.More >>
Couples can pay a price for materialism
Materialistic couples may have more money, but they also have more relationship problems, according to a new study.More >>
Environmental toxins linked to hardening of arteries
Environmental pollutants such as dioxins, PCBs and pesticides are associated with hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), according to a new study.More >>
Report: Task force to recommend against PSA test
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is preparing to recommend that men no longer get screened for prostate cancer by undergoing prostate specific antigen -- or PSA -- testing, CNN reported Thursday evening, citing a...More >>
18 deaths from cantaloupe-linked listeria outbreak
The death toll from an outbreak of listeria first linked to tainted cantaloupes has risen to 18, and a total of 100 people have been sickened across 20 states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported...More >>
Some U.S. parents ignoring vaccination guidelines
More than one in 10 parents don't follow recommended vaccination guidelines for their children, opting instead for an "alternative" schedule that could involve skipping doses or delaying shots.More >>
FDA warns LASIK providers: Stop making false claims
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is once again cracking down on eye care professionals who make false safety claims and promises about the popular LASIK eye surgery.More >>
'Magic mushroom' compound triggered positive personality change in study
In new research that will almost certainly create controversy, scientists working with the hallucinogen psilocybin -- the active ingredient found in "magic mushrooms" -- have found that a single dose of the drug prompted an...More >>
Number of U.S. kids on ADHD meds keeps rising
The use of stimulant medications such as Ritalin or Adderall in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is continuing to climb, although at a slower pace than in decades past, a new study finds.More >>
Bed bug insecticides causing sickness, CDC warns
Bed bug infestations are bad enough, but a new report finds that more than 100 Americans have become sickened from exposure to the insecticides used to eliminate the pests.More >>

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Could divorce trigger hair loss in women?
As if the heartache of divorce wasn't hardship enough, it appears that women enduring marital break-up may also have to deal with hair loss.More >>
Can fatty acids in breast milk or formula make kids smarter?
Whether they're fed by bottle or breast, babies seem to turn out smarter when nourished with healthy fatty acids found in breast milk and some formulas, two new studies indicate.More >>
Recession tied to rise in child abuse injuries
The stress of unemployment, foreclosures and putting food on the table may have helped drive a spike up in shaken baby syndrome and other types of abusive head trauma seen among infants and young children during the recent...More >>
Breast cancer rates jump worldwide, study finds
The number of new cases of breast cancer has jumped dramatically worldwide, from about 640,000 in 1980 to more than 1.6 million in 2010, University of Washington researchers report.More >>
Certain risk factors could spur heart failure in normal-weight people
Normal-weight patients diagnosed with a cluster of factors known as the "metabolic syndrome" could face a higher risk for heart failure than even obese patients without such factors, new research suggests.More >>
Fear of antidepressants keep many from disclosing depression
For a nation that seems ready to pop a pill for any ill, a new study suggests that the opposite seems true for some people with symptoms of depression, whose concerns about the side effects of antidepressants were the top...More >>
9/11 left permanent scars on the American psyche
Seven decades and several wars have past, but the bombing of Pearl Harbor still packs a psychological punch for many Americans. Enduring as a kind of national tipping point, it serves as the moment when a stunned young...More >>
Parents who smoke at home may risk kids' academic success
Parents who smoke at home could jeopardize their children's academic success and harm their family's finances in ways that go beyond that of spending lots of money on cigarettes, according to a new study.More >>