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Health News for 01/22/10

January 22, 2010

Ampyra Approved for Adults With MS

Dalfampridine (Ampyra) extended-release tablets have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to help adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have trouble walking.

Stress, Anxiety Can Up Risk of Depression in Pregnancy

Stress, history of depression, lack of social support and unintended pregnancy are among the major factors that contribute to increased risk of depression in pregnant women, a new study shows.

Environment Crucial to Boosting Child's Reading Skills

Environment plays an important role in the growth of young children's reading skills, a new study finds.

Discrimination May Lead to Smoking in Boys

Minority teen boys smoke more when they suffer discrimination, but that's not the case for minority teen girls, a U.S. study finds.

Video Gaming Just Might Fight Aging

Slaying orcs, charting military campaigns and gunning down bad guys might not sound like things seniors would be interested in pursuing for fun or exercise.

Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 22, 2010

Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com :

Health Highlights: Jan. 22, 2010

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

Stillborn Case Linked to Bleeding Gums During Pregnancy

A new report shows the first documented link between fetal death and a mother's pregnancy-related gum disease.

Drug Combo Blocks HIV Infection in Mice

New research in mice suggests that a commonly used drug combination might protect people from being infected by the AIDS virus through the major routes of transmission.

Llama Research Aids Defense Against Potential Bioweapon

Using proteins found in llamas, researchers have produced a way to simultaneously detect seven types of neurotoxins that cause botulism.

Obesity Tied to Common Kidney Cancer

Obesity increases the risk of developing a common and virulent form of kidney cancer, a new study finds.

Combo Therapy Shows Promise Against Brain Cancer

A synthetic form of a naturally occurring hormone combined with chemotherapy inhibited tumor growth and achieved a 25 percent cure rate in mice with a deadly brain cancer called glioblastoma, a new study reports.

Gene Variation May Speed Recurrence of Stomach Cancer

An inherited genetic trait may be linked to more aggressive cases of stomach cancer, researchers say.

Potty Training Best Between Ages 2 and 3

If you're ready to ditch your toddler's diapers for good, the best time to start potty training may be between the second and third birthdays.

Health Tip: At Risk for Carotid Artery Disease?

Carotid arteries carry blood to the brain, but they can become narrowed or clogged when sticky substances known as plaque build up in these vessels.

Health Tip: Controlling Diabetic Nephropathy

Diabetic nephropathy is damage to the kidneys that occurs from uncontrolled diabetes.