Archive for December 11th, 2009

Addiction Meds May Help Gamblers (HealthDay)

Friday, December 11th, 2009

HealthDay – THURSDAY, Dec. 10 (HealthDay News) — Drugs used to treat substance
addictions could prove effective in treating pathological gambling, U.S.
researchers say.

Health Tip: Understanding Crohn’s Disease (HealthDay)

Friday, December 11th, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel
disorder that leads to ulcers inside the gastrointestinal tract. The cause
of Crohn’s is unknown, says the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Health Tip: Protect Your Eyes From Corneal Abrasions (HealthDay)

Friday, December 11th, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — The cornea is the tissue at the front of eye
that helps focus light. A corneal abrasion occurs when that tissue is cut
or scratched.

When It Comes to Toys, Shop Smart, Shop Safe (HealthDay)

Friday, December 11th, 2009

HealthDay – THURSDAY, Dec. 10 (HealthDay News) — Parents are crowding into stores
this holiday season, searching for toys that will prompt smiles, cheers
and hugs from their kids.

Health Highlights: Dec. 10 2009 (HealthDay)

Friday, December 11th, 2009

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

Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 10, 2009 (HealthDay)

Friday, December 11th, 2009

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

Bad Behavior as a Kid Linked to Early Death in Men (HealthDay)

Friday, December 11th, 2009

HealthDay – THURSDAY, Dec. 10 (HealthDay News) — A history of juvenile delinquency
raises a man’s risk of dying or becoming disabled by the time he is 48
years old, according to U.K. researchers.

Too Much Drinking, Eating Tied to Breast Cancer Recurrence (HealthDay)

Friday, December 11th, 2009

HealthDay – THURSDAY, Dec. 10 (HealthDay News) — Overeating and drinking
even moderate amounts of alcohol may be bad news for women with breast
cancer, new research suggests.

New Additive Aids Blood Platelet Storage (HealthDay)

Friday, December 11th, 2009

HealthDay – THURSDAY, Dec. 10 (HealthDay News) — An additive that allows for
more efficient storage of blood platelets up to five days has been
approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Molecule Discovery Might Help ALS Patients (HealthDay)

Friday, December 11th, 2009

HealthDay – THURSDAY, Dec. 10 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have identified
a molecule that can reduce symptoms and prolong the life of mice with a
type of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).