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February 02, 2010

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Raises Suicide Risk

A diagnosis of prostate cancer can be unnerving enough to up a man's odds for either suicide or fatal heart attack, new research indicates.

Using Nicotine Patch Longer Boosts Efforts to Quit

Extended use of nicotine patches improves the likelihood that smokers will be able to kick the habit and reduces the risk that they'll start smoking again, a new study has found.

Serotonin May Be Key to Sudden Infant Deaths

Lack of the brain chemical serotonin may be crucial to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), new research finds.

Protein Levels in Urine Help Predict Kidney Function

High protein levels in urine can signal trouble for people who are at risk for kidney failure and associated problems, a new study suggests.

Analysis Examines Ultrasound Use for Blood Clots

It's unusual for a paper in a medical journal to be accompanied by an editorial saying that the conclusion reported in the paper might be "overly simple and consequently not clinically useful."

Lead Exposure May Contribute to ADHD

Lead may play a role in the development of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research suggests.

Flawed Autism Study Retracted by Medical Journal

The prestigious British medical journal The Lancet on Tuesday formally retracted a highly controversial study that had linked the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to autism and gastrointestinal problems.

Spanish-Speaking Mothers Less Likely to Turn on TV

Young children of Hispanic mothers whose main language is Spanish watch less TV than children of Hispanic moms who speak mostly English, a U.S. study has found.

Fat-Burning Chemical Points to New Weight-Loss Drug

American scientists say they may have found a new way to trick the body into burning more fat.

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 2, 2010

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

Health Highlights: Feb. 2, 2010

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

Later Puberty Seen for Obese Boys

Obesity causes later onset of puberty in boys, new research indicates.

Fish Oil Helped Stave Off Psychosis in Study Patients

Among people at high risk of developing schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, fish oil may help reduce their risk, researchers have found.

CT Scans Deemed Best for Checking Heart Arteries

more commonly called a CT scan -- is better than magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, a German review of studies has found.

Study Suggests High HIV Rate Among African Teens

In a study that highlights the growing crisis of birth-acquired HIV in teens and young adults, new research has found that nearly 50 percent of youths aged 10 to 18 who were admitted to two public hospitals in Zimbabwe were infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

Smoker's Own Secondhand Smoke Adds to Health Risks

In addition to the risks associated with directly inhaling cigarette smoke, smokers also face significant risk from their own secondhand smoke, researchers say.

Children Likelier to See Dentist if Parents Go Too

Parents who make regular visits to the dentist are more likely to take their children to the dentist, a new study shows.

Health Tip: Benefitting From Cross-Training Exercises

A well-designed cross-training program includes a variety of alternating exercises that stress different methods of workout and affect different parts of the body.

Health Tip: Foods That May Spur Migraines

Migraine headaches frequently are characterized by symptoms such as nausea, dull or severe head pain and sensitivity to light.