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January 15, 2010

Race, Weight May Influence Success of Prostate Surgery

Race and obesity may affect the outcome of men with diabetes who have prostate cancer surgery, a new U.S. study reveals.

Bioengineered Skin Grafts Control Blood Pressure in Mice

Bioengineered skin cells can produce molecules that control blood pressure in mice, and the same technology is potentially usable against a number of medical conditions, researchers report.

55 Million Americans Sickened by Swine Flu So Far

An estimated 55 million people in the United States were infected with the H1N1 swine flu from the time the disease first emerged in mid-April until mid-December, and approximately 11,200 people died, federal officials reported Friday.

Health Agencies Express Concern Over BPA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other U.S. health agencies are pledging $30 million toward short- and long-term research aimed at clarifying the health effects of the plastics chemical bisphenol A (BPA).

Diabetes Drug Looks Safe for Heart Failure Patients

The diabetes drug metformin is safe for diabetes patients with advanced heart failure, say U.S. researchers.

Money for Biomedical Research Cut in Recent Years

From 2005 to 2008, the level of funding for biomedical research in the United States appears to have decreased by 2 percent, a new study shows.

Tylenol Recall Expands to Include Other OTC Meds

As a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary expanded its recall of some of its over-the-counter drugs on Friday, federal health officials said a warning letter has been sent to the company for failing to act quickly to take the products off the shelves after customers were sickened by a moldy smell on the medications.

Blacks Often Misdiagnosed With Schizophrenia, Author Says

Black men in the United States are misdiagnosed with schizophrenia at least five times more often than any other racial group.

Health Highlights: Jan. 15, 2010

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Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 15, 2010

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The Pill May Decrease Bone Density

Oral contraception may decrease bone density in young women, a new study suggests.

Treating Low Growth Hormone in Childhood May Thwart Later Ills

Treating growth-hormone deficiency in children could prevent memory defects in adulthood, new research in rats suggests.

Blacks With Diabetes Urged to Cut Calories, Salt

Blacks with diabetes who consume too many calories and too much sodium increase their risk for eye disease, a new study finds.

Moderate Radiation Tied to Heart Disease, Stroke

New research based on the experiences of atomic-bomb survivors has found a link between exposure to moderate levels of radiation and higher levels of heart disease and stroke.

Girls' Soccer Injuries Plummet After Exercise Program

A soccer-specific exercise program can help prevent injuries in young female players, says a new study.

Health Tip: Help Prevent a Blood Clot

Blood clots most often occur in people who don't move around enough and among people who have had recent surgery or injury. A clot can travel to the heart or brain, leading to a heart attack or stroke.

Health Tip: Thyroid Problems May Affect Pregnancy

The thyroid, a small gland at the base of the neck, helps regulate your body's metabolism, including how fast your heart beats.

From Risky Health Status to a Better Life

It's easy to roll your eyes when a doctor prescribes diet and exercise as a cure for what ails you.