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Health Highlights: Oct. 10, 2008 (HealthDay)

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:02:04 GMT

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

Gene Variation Found in Boys With Delinquent Peers (HealthDay)

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:02:05 GMT

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Oct. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Adolescent boys with a certain genetic makeup are more likely to have delinquent peers, researchers say.

As Economy Worsens, so Does Stress

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Title: As Economy Worsens, so Does Stress
Category: Health News
Created: 10/9/2008
Last Editorial Review: 10/9/2008

People With Social Phobia Have Different Self-Image (HealthDay)

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:48:00 GMT

HealthDay - THURSDAY, Oct. 9 (HealthDay News) -- The brains of people with generalized social phobia actually respond differently than those of other people when reading criticism about themselves, a new report says.

Health Highlights: Oct. 9, 2008 (HealthDay)

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:48:01 GMT

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

Ginkgo extract offers promise to cut stroke damage (Reuters)

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:30:02 GMT

Reuters - Extract from the leaves of the ginkgo tree offers promise to minimize brain damage caused by a stroke, scientists said on Thursday.

Financial crisis may increase mental health woes (Reuters)

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:55:01 GMT

Reuters - Hundreds of millions of people worldwide are already affected by mental problems such as depression and bi-polar disorders and the current market meltdown could exacerbate feelings of despair among people vulnerable to such illnesses.

Patients Benefit From End-of-Life Discussions With a Doctor

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Title: Patients Benefit From End-of-Life Discussions With a Doctor
Category: Health News
Created: 10/8/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/8/2008

Mice overcome fear, depression with natural Prozac (Reuters)

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:02:01 GMT

Reuters - The brain can produce antidepressants with the right signal, a finding that suggests that meditating, or going to your "happy place," truly works, scientists reported on Wednesday.

New DNA Stool Testing Spots More Colon Cancers (HealthDay)

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:49:00 GMT

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8 (HealthDay News) -- A new and improved DNA stool sample test to screen for colon cancer is twice as effective at catching cancer and serious precancerous polyps than either current blood stool sample tests or an older version of DNA testing, new research reveals.

Economic Crisis Takes Toll on Emotional Health (HealthDay)

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:49:00 GMT

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Wall Street's roller coaster ride is costing Americans more than money: It's costing them sleepless nights and a heap of emotional distress, experts say.

Patients Benefit From End-of-Life Discussions With a Doctor (HealthDay)

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:47:05 GMT

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Oct. 7 (HealthDay News) -- End-of-life discussions between a doctor and a terminally ill patient do not result in more distress for patients. In fact, they result in less aggressive medical interventions and enhanced quality of life in a patient's final days, a major new study found.

Health Tip: Boost Your Energy

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Title: Health Tip: Boost Your Energy
Category: Health News
Created: 10/7/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/7/2008

Colds: 10 Tips to Prevent The Common Cold

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Title: Colds: 10 Tips to Prevent The Common Cold
Category: Doctor's Views
Created: 9/21/2005
Last Editorial Review: 10/7/2008

Conduct Disorder: Cortisol Connection

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Title: Conduct Disorder: Cortisol Connection
Category: Health News
Created: 10/6/2008
Last Editorial Review: 10/6/2008

Kids' Flu Shot Largely Ineffective Over Past Few Years (HealthDay)

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:48:00 GMT

HealthDay - MONDAY, Oct. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Over the past two flu seasons, vaccinating children five and younger did not reduce the number of child hospitalizations or doctor's visits linked to influenza, according to results of a new study.

Extended Work Absences May Signal Risk of Death

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Title: Extended Work Absences May Signal Risk of Death
Category: Health News
Created: 10/4/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/6/2008

Health Highlights: Oct. 5, 2008 (HealthDay)

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:47:05 GMT

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

Health Highlights: Oct. 4, 2008 (HealthDay)

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:49:01 GMT

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

Marijuana

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Title: Marijuana
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 10/10/2002
Last Editorial Review: 10/6/2008

Health Highlights: Oct. 3, 2008 (HealthDay)

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:47:03 GMT

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

Extended Work Absences May Signal Risk of Death (HealthDay)

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:47:03 GMT

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Oct. 3 (HealthDay News) -- If you take extended sick days from work, you may be at higher risk of dying sooner than your office colleagues, a new study suggests.

Teens' faculties not harmed by low blood sugar (Reuters)

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:19:01 GMT

Reuters - Teenagers with type 1 diabetes who aim to keep their glucose levels under tight control may have frequent episodes of too-low blood sugar, but this apparently has no lasting effect on their cognitive function.

Gradual Exercise Best After Joint Replacement (HealthDay)

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:47:03 GMT

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Oct. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Despite the desire to return to athletic activity after hip or knee replacement, patients tend to reduce their activity following their surgery, researchers say.

FDA: Tiny bit of melamine OK in most foods (AP)

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:28:01 GMT

AP - Tiny traces of melamine, the chemical that has set off a global food safety scare, are not harmful in most foods, except baby formula, government experts said Friday.