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Health News for 07/14/10

July 14, 2010

Mood Disorders Going Undetected in U.S. Children

American kids who suffer from anxiety or depression may not be getting the help they need.

Health Tip: Take Steps Toward a Healthier Lifestyle

Everyone wants to live a healthier lifestyle, but where do you begin?

Health Tip: What May Trigger a Hernia

A hernia occurs when a sac formed by the abdominal-cavity lining pushes through the abdominal wall.

Cystic Fibrosis Flare-Ups May Be Treated Equally Well at Home

Care at home or in the hospital is equally effective for cystic fibrosis patients recovering from respiratory flare-ups, a new study finds.

Alzheimer's May Increase Seizure Risk

People with Alzheimer's disease appear to be at increased risk for seizures, researchers have found.

Association Found Between Alzheimer's and Anemia

Alzheimer's disease may be linked to an increased risk of anemia, new study findings suggest.

Sleep Plays Important Role in Chronic Disease: Report

Too much or too little sleep may increase your risk of developing chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, research shows.

Medical Studies Involving Kids May Be Prone to Bias

A review of nearly 150 recently published studies on children's health found that approximately half were at serious risk for bias and distorted results, researchers say.

Alzheimer's Caregivers' Outlook May Vary by Race, Ethnicity

Racial and ethnic differences can give rise to differences in the way those caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease react emotionally, new research suggests.

Method of Failed Suicide May Predict Successful Attempt

The method a person uses for an attempted suicide helps predict the future chances of a completed suicide, new research has found.

Community Programs Can Help Mothers Control Weight: Study

Community-based lifestyle programs help prevent weight gain and encourage physical activity in women with young children, a new study from Australia has found.

Dengue Infection Re-Emerges in Florida: CDC

Health officials monitoring residents of Key West, Fla., for exposure to dengue virus were alarmed to find that more than 5 percent of the population (about 1,000 people) were exposed to the pathogen in 2009.

Excess Weight in Older Women Linked to Diminished Memory

Middle-aged women who are overweight may have yet another motivation to take off those excess pounds: The more a postmenopausal woman weighs, the worse her memory, researchers have found.

1 in 5 Parents Missed Work for H1N1 School Closings: Survey

Closing schools to help stem the spread of H1N1 influenza didn't have a serious economic impact for most parents, according to a new U.S. government study.

Health Highlights: July 14, 2010

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

New Pill Found to Cut Weight With Few Side Effects: Study

A weight-loss pill called lorcaserin not only helps people drop pounds but does so with few side effects, new industry-funded research reports.

Rare Blood Vessel Disease Could Have New Treatment Option

A drug already used to treat lymphoma and rheumatoid arthritis shows promise as an option to treat rare forms of vasculitis, a disease affecting the blood vessels, according to two new studies.

Clinical Trials Update: July 14, 2010

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

New Criteria for Alzheimer's Diagnosis Proposed

A draft proposal that would update the diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer's disease for the first time in 25 years has just been presented to Alzheimer's experts.

High Readmission Rates May Not Mean Worse Hospital Care

When patients are readmitted within 30 days of a hospital stay, it is generally considered a sign of poor quality care and wasteful spending on the hospital's part.

Avandia Raises Heart Risk But Should Stay on Market, FDA Panel Finds

The controversial diabetes drug Avandia does raise the risk of heart attack more than other medications of its kind but should stay on the market with tightened controls, a U.S. government advisory panel recommended late Wednesday.

New Private Health Plans Must Offer Preventive Care

New private health plans must cover preventive services such as blood pressure tests and cancer screenings with no cost-sharing requirements for consumers, according to new U.S. regulations issued Wednesday.