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Preventing Colon Cancer 07/16/2013 09:16 AM EDT Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Colorectal Cancer, Pain Relievers, Women's Health Largest Cancer Gene Database Made Public 07/15/2013 06:21 PM EDT National Cancer Institute scientists have released the largest-ever database of cancer-related genetic variations, providing researchers the most comprehensive way so far to figure out how to target treatments for the disease. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer Chemotherapy, Genes and Gene Therapy Long Term Aspirin Use Tied to Lower Colon Cancer Risk 07/15/2013 04:19 PM EDT Low-dose aspirin, even if not taken daily, may reduce a woman's risk of colon cancer over the long term, according to a new study that did not find the same effect for other types of cancer. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Colorectal Cancer, Medicines, Women's Health More U.S. Kids May Be At Risk for High Blood Pressure 07/15/2013 04:00 PM EDT Study looked at rise in body fat, waist size and salt intake over 13-year period Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dietary Sodium, High Blood Pressure, Obesity in Children Stroke Risk May Be Higher for Chinese People Than Whites 07/15/2013 04:00 PM EDT And they experience first strokes at younger ages, large study found Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, International Health, Stroke Could a Gene Help Make You Obese? 07/15/2013 02:00 PM EDT Certain DNA might keep people hungry, study suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Obesity Past Colon Cancer Tied to Future Cancer Risks 07/15/2013 01:48 PM EDT People who have had colon cancer are 15 percent more likely to be diagnosed with another cancer than those with no history of the disease, a new study suggests. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer--Living with Cancer, Colorectal Cancer Pregnancy Possible for Many After Childhood Cancer 07/15/2013 12:58 PM EDT Despite research indicating that women who had cancer as girls have difficulty getting pregnant, a new study suggests that most can conceive, though it might take longer than usual. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer in Children, Female Infertility, Pregnancy New Treatments Show Promise Against Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea 07/15/2013 12:00 PM EDT Study results were impressive, but experts say other options are still needed Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Antibiotics, Gonorrhea, Sexually Transmitted Diseases Parents, Kids and TV Viewing 07/15/2013 09:47 AM EDT Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Parenting Cancer, Chemo May Lower Alzheimer's Risk, Study Suggests 07/15/2013 09:00 AM EDT Results, if confirmed, might point to new treatments Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Disease, Cancer, Cancer Chemotherapy Diabetes Drug May Protect the Brain 07/15/2013 09:00 AM EDT Study found patients taking metformin were 20 percent less likely to develop dementia Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dementia, Diabetes Medicines, Seniors' Health Putting Off Retirement May Help Stave Off Alzheimer's 07/15/2013 09:00 AM EDT Study looked at self-employed workers in France Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Disease, Seniors' Health Health Tip: Get More Bang for Your Beans 07/15/2013 07:00 AM EDT Add them to your favorite recipes Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Nutrition Concussion Prevention: Pass on Pricey Football Helmets, Study Suggests 07/15/2013 06:00 AM EDT Rule changes are what's needed to protect young athletes, expert says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Concussion, Sports Safety, Teen Health Sleep Affects Concussion-Testing Results, Study Finds 07/15/2013 06:00 AM EDT Athletes with the least shuteye had lower baseline scores Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Concussion, Sleep Disorders Early Diabetes Signs Often Missed in Alzheimer's Patients 07/15/2013 06:00 AM EDT Study uncovered high blood sugar levels in many participants Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Disease, Blood Sugar, Pre-diabetes Pregnancy Odds Good for Childhood Cancer Survivors, Study Finds 07/12/2013 07:00 PM EDT 'It just might be a little harder,' researcher says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer in Children, Cancer--Living with Cancer, Female Infertility Sweet Tooth May Foretell of Binge Drinking, Brain Scans Show 07/12/2013 05:00 PM EDT Preference for alcohol, sugary water both show up in reward center; finding could aid future research Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Alcohol Surgery May Not Be Better for Spine Fractures 07/12/2013 02:16 PM EDT Getting back surgery to fix fractures caused by compression of the spine may not be any more beneficial than more conservative treatments, according to a new study of Medicare patients. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Osteoporosis, Spine Injuries and Disorders Sterilization More Common Among Rural Women 07/12/2013 02:15 PM EDT Rural women, especially those without much education, are more likely to have their "tubes tied" in their 20s and early 30s than urban and suburban women, according to a new study. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Birth Control, Rural Health Concerns, Tubal Ligation Bacteria Infection Risk May Be Higher for Pregnant Women with Diabetes 07/12/2013 02:00 PM EDT But hospital-related infection not more likely with gestational-type diabetes Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes and Pregnancy, Infection Control, MRSA Advice for Older People On Staying Safe in Hot Weather 07/12/2013 12:02 PM EDT Source: National Institute on Aging - Related MedlinePlus Page: Heat Illness With Weekly Exercise, Time Trumps Frequency 07/12/2013 12:00 PM EDT No matter how they spread out 150 minutes of activity, study participants showed similar disease risk Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Exercise and Physical Fitness Just Cutting Back on Smoking May Not Boost Lifespan 07/12/2013 12:00 PM EDT Quitting entirely is only way to extend longevity, study contends Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Quitting Smoking Type 1 Diabetes Hope: Animal-To-Human Cell Transplants 07/12/2013 12:00 PM EDT Researchers working with rodents say they're one step closer Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Islet Cell Transplantation Mental Decline Seen Earlier When Epilepsy Present, Study Suggests 07/12/2013 12:00 PM EDT Seizures may hasten Alzheimer's and mild memory problems, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Disease, Epilepsy, Mild Cognitive Impairment 2 Million Deaths a Year Could Be Due to Air Pollution 07/12/2013 09:00 AM EDT Rises in ozone caused by humans mostly to blame, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Air Pollution, Climate Change, Health Statistics Poverty Rate Still High Among U.S. Children 07/12/2013 09:00 AM EDT Almost one-quarter live in low-income homes, which experts say affects their health and education Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Health Disparities, Health Statistics Teens Say U.S. Recession Was a Blow to Their Health 07/12/2013 09:00 AM EDT Perceptions of physical, mental well-being worsened during the economic downturn, survey found Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Teen Health Health Tip: Protect Yourself from Medical Errors 07/12/2013 07:00 AM EDT Be involved in your health decisions Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Patient Safety   This email was sent to buzzhairs.health@blogger.com. 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