2009

December

• Bias Skews Obesity Findings Bias Skews Obesity Findings

November

• Drop in smoking cuts cancer deaths in Europe

• More than 1,000 deaths in past week from H1N1-WHO

• Closing schools could cut flu transmission by fifth

• Sharp increase in swine flu deaths in France

• Parents’ age tied to child’s autism risk

• Kids should get moving to avoid obesity

• Too much physical activity may lead to arthritis

• Smart phones allow quick diagnosis of acute appendicitis

• Parent Mentors Can Improve the Asthmatic Care of Minority Children

• Women who smoke risk having seizures: study

• HRT given to protect heart, despite lack of proof

• Drug resistant H1N1 no major change in virus: WHO

• School closure could reduce swine flu transmission by 21 percent

• US sees rise in secondary infections after flu

• Infection-Control Strategies at Leading Hospital Can Be Adapted for Everyday Use

• Alzheimer’s Study Leads to Better Drug for Infections

• Fertility treatment may produce fewer baby boys

• Exercise shows opposing effects on appetite

• Moms-to-be smoke less after workplace smoking ban

• Flu levels off in parts of Canada, officials say

• China expert warns of pandemic flu mutation

• Eating 30 percent less meat good for health, planet

• Zimbabwe child mortality up 20 percent, UN says

• Medical students regularly stuck by needles, often fail to report injuries

• High salt intake linked to strokes and cardiovascular disease

• It can be predicted the reaction obese patients will have to a diet

• More-vigorous workout may cut men’s stroke risk

• Exposure to smoke, lead ups risk of ADHD

• Consumer ads pump up prescription drug costs

• WHO probing drug resistant swine flu

• Moderate-to-Heavy Exercise May Reduce Risk of Stroke for Men

• Minimally Invasive Surgery Corrects Scoliosis And Relieves Retired Teacher’s Chronic Pain

• Your Life Could Depend on Knowing Your Health Heritage

• Don’t kiss Santa, he may have the flu

• Child care doubles TV time for some children

• Exposures to metals and diesel emissions in air linked to respiratory symptoms in children

• Geisinger Medical Center Named Among Nation’s Top Cardiovascular Hospitals

• Diabetics Show Alarming Increase in Morbid Obesity

• Study Pinpoints Causes of ‘Runner’s Knee’

• Cerebral Microbleeds in Ischemic Stroke Patients on Warfarin Treatment

• Statins Prevent Stroke Recurrences… But Can They Improve Stroke Outcome?

• New understanding about mechanism for cell death after stroke leads to possible therapy

• Waking up memories while you sleep

• Barn Personnel Experience Higher-Than Average Rates of Respiratory Symptoms

• A few extra pounds may help elderly live longer

• H1N1 flu spreading east, peaking in some areas-WHO

• Harmful effects seen with repeated ketamine abuse

• Movie popcorn plus soda can equal 3 McDonald’s burgers

• Did U.S. make a swine flu mistake?

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