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Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver

Combination increased chances of cirrhosis, studies found

Inhalant Abuse a Deadly Middle-School Concern

'Huffing' more common than smoking pot, snorting cocaine among 12-year-olds, study finds

Alcoholics' Relapses Better Understood

Brain mechanism could be key, and an existing drug might help, scientists say

Longtime Smokers May Find Protection From Parkinson's

Finding could help unravel mysteries of neurological and motor disease

Genetic Variant Raises Lung Cancer Risk

It doesn't matter whether you smoke a little or a lot, study finds

Light Drinking Might Help Keep Women Slim

Those who abstain tend to gain the most, study finds, though reasons are unclear

Anti-Drinking Ads That Engender Guilt May Not Work

Unintended effect can lead to more, not less, use, study finds

Blacks Less Likely to Abuse Alcohol

But they're more likely to binge drink during pregnancy, researchers find

Alcohol Influences How Memorable Trauma Might Be

Flashbacks less likely among those who drink the most, study finds

Bans on Same-Sex Marriage May Affect Mental Health

Where voters prohibited gays from marrying, psychiatric disorders escalated, researchers find

As Temperatures Rise, So Do Cocaine Deaths

N.Y. study finds that weather warmer than 75 degrees poses added risks

Dental Problems Could Point to Meth Use

The more severe the addiction, the greater the decay, study finds

Cluster of Genes Tied to Alcoholism

Finding part of ongoing research to determine how they affect risk in people

Secondhand Smoke Starts Damaging Arteries in Childhood

Passive exposure tied to blood vessel damage in 13-year-olds, research shows

Marijuana Use Can Up Psychosis Risk

Study found the longer teens smoked, the more their mental health suffered

More Bars Equals More Assaults, Study Finds

As number of outlets for buying booze increases, so does neighborhood violence, research shows

Oxycontin Abusers Often Rely on 'Leftover' Meds From Friends

Utah study emphasizes need for unused pills to be tossed out, experts say

More Young Women Driving Drunk

Some blame societal pressures for increase in fatal crashes found in U.S. study

Rising Use of Medical Technologies Extending Americans' Lives

Annual report on nation's health finds flaws, though, in weight, exercise and insurance

Cigars, Pipes No 'Healthy' Alternative to Cigarettes

Users still inhale fumes, and lungs suffer, study finds

Energy Drinks, Alcohol a Dangerous Mix

Study found college students who drank both were more drunk, more likely to drive

Low IQ May Up Heart Disease Risk

Reason for link unknown, but unhealthy lifestyle could be a factor, researchers suggest

Strong 'Sweet Tooth' in Kids Tied to Family's Mental Health

Tots with highest 'bliss point' have depression, alcoholism in family, study finds

Mom's Lifestyle in Early Pregnancy Affects Baby's Size

Smoking, low folic acid, high blood pressure restrict fetal growth, study finds

Beer for the Bones?

Beneficial silicon content varies from brew to brew, study finds

Mental Health News

Daylight Savings: Not a Bright Time for All

People with SAD may be more affected by the shift in daylight, experts say

Many WTC Responders Show Signs of Heart Trouble

Another study suggests that stress weighs heavily on the hearts of police, firefighters

Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver

Combination increased chances of cirrhosis, studies found

Is Kindness Contagious?

Spirit of generosity multiplies and persists, researchers find

Bad Behavior in Youth Linked to Chronic Pain Later in Life

Childhood response to stress could lead to lasting problems, researchers say

Happy From Your Vacation? It Won't Last

Most travelers return to their normal state of mind soon after they get back, study finds

Inhalant Abuse a Deadly Middle-School Concern

'Huffing' more common than smoking pot, snorting cocaine among 12-year-olds, study finds

Online Dating as Honest as Real Life

When fibs are told, men and women do so about equally, researchers say

Heat Therapy Helps Treat U.S. Soldiers' Infections

Device works on skin lesions caused by parasite in Iraq, Afghanistan, study finds

Alcoholics' Relapses Better Understood

Brain mechanism could be key, and an existing drug might help, scientists say

Longtime Smokers May Find Protection From Parkinson's

Finding could help unravel mysteries of neurological and motor disease

Cell Transplant May Help Treat Vitiligo

Surgery improved appearance of white patches due to skin disease, doctors say

Survey May Help Docs Diagnose Mood Disorders

It identified anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder in most cases, study finds

Psychotherapy Can Help People With Lupus Cope

After 10 sessions, anxiety, depression and stress lessened, researchers say

Genetic Variant Raises Lung Cancer Risk

It doesn't matter whether you smoke a little or a lot, study finds

Shift Work Can Put a Crimp on Sleep

If changing jobs isn't an option, modifying behavior may help, expert says

Do Liberals, Atheists Have Higher IQs?

Study links intelligence test scores with key beliefs and male monogamy

Doctor's Specialty Often Steers Prostate Cancer Care

Therapy choice is influenced by physicians' preferences, research suggests

Light Drinking Might Help Keep Women Slim

Those who abstain tend to gain the most, study finds, though reasons are unclear

Study Looks At Cost-Effectiveness of ECG in Hyperactive Kids

Analysis compared three strategies for preventing sudden cardiac death from stimulant medication

Gene Variant May Help Some Overcome Adversity

It appears to disconnect the link between stress and death risk, researchers say

Anti-Drinking Ads That Engender Guilt May Not Work

Unintended effect can lead to more, not less, use, study finds

Blacks Less Likely to Abuse Alcohol

But they're more likely to binge drink during pregnancy, researchers find

Alcohol Influences How Memorable Trauma Might Be

Flashbacks less likely among those who drink the most, study finds

Bans on Same-Sex Marriage May Affect Mental Health

Where voters prohibited gays from marrying, psychiatric disorders escalated, researchers find

General Health News

Eye Health and Safety Should Be Job One

Spotlight focuses on work-related risks during Save Your Vision month

U.S. Minorities Especially Vulnerable to Kidney Failure

Study suggests that poverty and lack of insurance contribute to the problem

Knee Surgeon's Expectations May Differ From Yours

Before getting replacement joint, have a frank talk with your doctor, researchers say

Football Injuries More Likely on Certain Artificial Turf

More players had ligament damage, ankle sprains than on natural grass, study shows

Health Highlights: March 12, 2010

Another Court Finds No Link Between Vaccines, Autism / Infant Slings Linked to Deaths / Settlement in Ground Zero Lawsuit / Rudolph Bracelets Have Hig

Adding Garlic Might Cut Cancer Risk

New test finds those who eat the most have lower levels of a disease-causing process

U.S. Chalks Up Victories in War on Cancer

Cancer Society study finds drop in death rates since 1970

Heat Therapy Helps Treat U.S. Soldiers' Infections

Device works on skin lesions caused by parasite in Iraq, Afghanistan, study finds

Pre-Season Test Spots Baseball Pitchers at Risk of Injury

Weakness in rotator cuff a warning sign, but exercise regimens can help, experts say

Health Highlights: March 11, 2010

Men Feel Less Guilt Than Women / More Food Products Added to Recall List / Store Shopper Cards Used to Trace Salmonella / FDA Reviews Safety of Bo

Seaweed May Help Treat Lymphoma

Lab study finds extract slows cancer growth without affecting healthy cells

Body's Response to Foods' Smell, Taste Could Be Diabetes Risk Factor

A gene mutation could trigger key insulin reaction in some, researchers say

Scientists Find Stem Cells in Hair That Can Become Skin

Finding could lead to better wound care, baldness treatments, experts say

Medicine's Future Could Lie in Each Patient's Genome

In two studies, scientists quickly scanned individuals' DNA to get at causes of disease

Gene Mutations Identified for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome

Researcher's personal genome used to study neurological disorder

Vaccination, Prevention Is Beating Back Hepatitis

Programs seem to be making progress against these viruses, research suggests

Severe Injuries From ATV Accidents on the Rise

Studies found more amputations, spinal injuries among kids who ride them

Scientists Find Key to Hormone-Resistant Prostate Tumors

Discovery in mouse study may someday extend men's lives

Doctors Turning to Cardiac Catheterization Too Quickly

Study finds only a third of those who get invasive procedure have vessel blockage

H1N1 Flu Spreads Slower Than Seasonal Flu: Study

Data from Texas households confirm that the virus tends to target children

Youth Baseball Injuries Becoming More Common

Stretching, rest can ease elbow, shoulder pain that plagues many young players, studies show

Health Highlights: March 10, 2010

Tasmanian Devil Colony Immune to Deadly Cancer / Cholesterol, Diabetes Drugs at Top of Medicare List / Flavoring Company Knew About Salmonella Presenc