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More Doubt on Link Between a Blood Chemical and Heart Disease
Researchers say prior tie between homocysteine, cardiovascular woes was due to faulty data -- Robert Preidt

Exercise in Pregnancy Safe for Baby, Study Finds
Moderate to vigorous activity is recommended, but check with your doctor first

Health Tip: Be a Responsible Driver
Follow these safety precautions -- Diana Kohnle

Health Tip: Warning Signs of Foot Arthritis
Here are some common symptoms -- Diana Kohnle

Endometriosis Could Raise Risk of 3 Ovarian Cancers
Increased screening advised for women with the uterine disorder, study says -- Robert Preidt

Mammograms Can Save Lives of Women in Their 40s: Study
More cancers spotted this way were found at early stages, were easier to treat

Health Highlights: Feb. 22, 2012


Support for Tougher Liquor Laws Rises When Booze, Crime Linked
Study shows people more likely to back idea after seeing news coverage connecting the two -- Robert Preidt

Researchers Spot New Gene Mutation Linked to Breast Cancer
Study suggests Abraxas gene variant acts in concert with BRCA1 to raise disease risk -- Robert Preidt

Toddlers With Angry Parents May Have More Temper Tantrums
Youngsters tend to mimic coping behaviors they see at home, study shows -- Robert Preidt

Men's Legs May Be New Source for Hair Transplants
Hairlines require finer strands and for some patients legs offer a good supply, report shows

All U.S. Adults Should Get Whooping Cough Shot: Panel
Would help protect infants, who are especially vulnerable to the disease

Migraines May Raise a Woman's Odds of Depression
Link seen with any history of the debilitating headaches, study says

New Guidelines Seek to Prevent Sudden Death in Young Athletes
They recommend all teams have emergency action plans, quick access to defibrillators -- Robert Preidt

Hospitals Ranked for Emergency Medicine Quality
Report found patients admitted through the best ERs had significantly lower death rates -- Robert Preidt

Laughing in the Face of Dental Fear May Ease Worries
For those who hate going to the dentist, thinking positively, joking with dental staff relieved stress, studies say -- Robert Preidt

FDA Advisers Back Weight-Loss Drug Qnexa
Drug had been previously rejected because of concerns about possible heart problems, birth defects

Studies Offer More Evidence That Colonoscopy Saves Lives
Study found 53% lower death rate in patients who had polyps removed during screening

New Melanoma Drug May Extend Survival
Most-hopeless patients gained several months, study says


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