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'Good' cholesterol doctrine may be flawed: study

Published: Thursday, May 17, 2012 03:45 AM

Researchers on Thursday challenged a tenet of modern medicine that higher levels of "good" cholesterol automatically boost cardiovascular health.

Minorities overtake whites in US births

Published: Thursday, May 17, 2012 04:36 PM

For the first time ever, white births in the United States are no longer in the majority, according to US Census Bureau estimates Thursday that underscored the growth of the Hispanic population.

Common antibiotic boosts death risk: study

Published: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 05:32 PM

A popular antibiotic used for treating bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections and sexually transmitted diseases may boost the risk of death, a US study said Wednesday.

CDC to baby boomers: Get tested for hepatitis C

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 05:50 PM

For the first time, the government is proposing that all baby boomers get tested for hepatitis C.

French autistic kids mostly get psychotherapy

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 04:01 AM

In most developed countries, children with autism are usually sent to school where they get special education classes. But in France, they are more often sent to a psychiatrist where they get talk therapy meant for people with psychological or emotional problems.

Panel debates bioterrorism protection for children

Published: Thursday, May 17, 2012 03:15 PM

The Obama administration is asking a presidential commission to help decide an ethical quandary: Should the anthrax vaccine and other treatments being stockpiled in case of a bioterror attack be tested in children?

Keeping Your Family Safe From Dog Bites

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 07:10 PM

SATURDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) -- More than 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year, and more than half of those victims are younger than age 14, experts say.

Females, Young Athletes Take Longer to Get Over Concussions

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 07:10 PM

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Female athletes take longer to recover from concussions, a new study says.

Georgia woman with flesh-eating disease in "critical" condition

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 04:16 PM

(Reuters) - A Georgia woman fighting a flesh-eating bacterial infection was in critical condition at Augusta Hospital on Saturday, a hospital spokeswoman said. The spokeswoman said she could not comment on whether Aimee Copeland had undergone surgery to remove her hands and right foot, amputations that Copeland's father had said were pending on Friday. Surgeons had amputated the 24-year-old's left leg at the hip. "All I can say is Aimee is still in critical condition," hospital spokeswoman Barclay Bishop said. ...

CDC Recommends Baby Boomers Get Tested for Hepatitis C

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 01:47 PM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention proposed new recommendations regarding testing for hepatitis C. The recommendations were released in advance of the CDC's first "Hepatitis Testing Day" today.

California Raw Milk Producer Cleared to Continue Production

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 01:15 PM

Fresno, Calif.-based Organic Pastures passed the most recent health inspections brought on by a finding of "harmful bacteria in samples of butter, cream and cow manure," the Los Angeles Times reports.

Messy Facebook debut marks weak day on Wall Street

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 05:04 AM

U.S. stocks fell on Friday after a sloppy debut by Facebook Inc spoiled hopes that a spectacular open for the most-anticipated stock sale in years would brighten the mood in what has been a gloomy month for equity markets. Shares of Facebook, the social networking giant, were volatile in the busiest day ever for a trading debut. After early gains of more than 10 percent, Facebook shares fell back to the $38 issue price, ending up just 0.6 percent at $38.23. It was the Nasdaq's most actively traded stock, with more than 566 million shares traded. ...

Health Highlights: May 18, 2012

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:50 PM

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

Tiny Tots in the Dentist's Chair Among Changes in Pediatric Dentistry

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:50 PM

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- If you've been to the dentist with your children recently, you may have noticed that things have changed since you were a kid.

Chronic Heartburn May Boost Risk for Esophageal Cancer

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:50 PM

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Inflammation caused by chronic heartburn may increase the risk of esophageal cancer, a new study finds.

Military Marriages Stay Strong in Face of Challenges: Study

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:50 PM

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Despite being tested by long hours and frequent relocations and separations, military marriages are no more likely to end in divorce than civilian marriages, a new study shows.

From One Generation to the Next, Dental Care Changes

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:50 PM

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Stephanie Crowe, a mother of three from Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., still remembers dreading a visit to the dentist as a young girl. It was often a painful experience, and her family's dentist showed little empathy to his smallest patients.

Health Tip: Keep Cloth Grocery Totes Clean

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:50 PM

(HealthDay News) -- Reusable grocery totes may be friendly for the environment, but they can also befriend harmful bacteria.

Diabetes Can Take a Toll on Your Emotions

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:50 PM

THURSDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Many people know diabetes -- both type 1 and type 2 -- can take a serious toll on physical health. But these blood-sugar disorders also can affect your emotions and, in turn, your emotions can wreak havoc on your diabetes control.

'Bad' Fat May Hurt Brain Function Over Time

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:50 PM

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Women who eat a lot of "bad" saturated fat may hurt their overall brain function and memory over time, Harvard University researchers report.

Health Tip: Log Migraine Details in a Diary

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:50 PM

(HealthDay News) -- Tracking your migraines can better prepare you to prevent or treat these often-debilitating headaches.

Healthy Dieting in Pregnancy May Be Helpful

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:50 PM

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Eating a healthy, calorie-controlled diet during pregnancy can help prevent excessive weight gain and cut the risk of obstetric complications, researchers report.

Fees Lead Some Kids to Skip After-School Sports: Survey

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:50 PM

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Schools that charge kids to participate in sports may be benching some children, a new survey finds.

Melanoma a Big Threat to Older Men

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:50 PM

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Older men have an increased risk of developing melanoma, but most are careless about sun protection and do not know how to properly check themselves for signs of skin cancer, a new survey reveals.

One-Third of U.S. Homeless Population Is Obese: Study

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:50 PM

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- One-third of homeless people in the United States are obese, about the same rate as the general population, a new study finds.

Research With Dogs Points to Early Test for Arthritis

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:50 PM

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- A new test that can detect and predict osteoarthritis before patients experience symptoms was developed by analyzing the joints of dogs with arthritis.

Test Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C, Says CDC

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:50 PM

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants all Americans born between 1945 and 1965 -- the baby boom generation -- tested for hepatitis C.

Gene Tests May Not Drive Patients to More Medical Care

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:50 PM

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Personal genetic testing does not lead to an increased use of health services, a new study finds.