Women Should Ignore New Mammogram Guideline, Ex-NIH Chief Says
Nov 23, 2009 08:48 PM PST, HealthDayHealthDay - MONDAY, Nov. 23 (HealthDay News) -- The fallout from last week's controversial recommendation that women delay the start of routine mammogram testing for breast cancer continues, with a former head of the U.S. National Institutes of Health advising women to ignore the guidelines.
Vigorous Exercise Cuts Stroke Risk for Men, Not Women
Nov 23, 2009 08:48 PM PST, HealthDayHealthDay - MONDAY, Nov. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Moderate-to-high intensity exercise such as jogging, swimming or tennis may help reduce stroke risk in older men but not in women, researchers report.
When Sleep Suffers, So Does Decisiveness
Nov 23, 2009 10:44 AM PST, HealthDayHealthDay - SATURDAY, Nov. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Sleep-deprived people may put themselves and others at risk when they need to make split-second decisions, U.S. researchers have found.
Go Healthy, Not Hungry for Holiday Eating
Nov 23, 2009 10:44 AM PST, HealthDayHealthDay - SUNDAY, Nov. 22 (HealthDay News) -- The holiday season means you'll be faced with a seemingly endless buffet of food temptation. While some people simply give in and eat too much, others deny themselves any holiday treats.
Health Highlights: Nov. 22, 2009
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Health Tip: When Infants Get Diarrhea
Nov 22, 2009 10:39 PM PST, HealthDayHealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Diarrhea in infants is common, often a quick bout caused by a virus. But in some cases among young children, diarrhea can quickly become dangerous, says the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Health Tip: Recovering From C-Section
Nov 22, 2009 10:39 PM PST, HealthDayHealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Cesarean section is a surgical alternative to vaginal birth. After this surgery, the new mom needs time to recover.
Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease
Nov 22, 2009 10:39 PM PST, HealthDayHealthDay - THURSDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Seniors who eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and who have good cognitive function are much less likely to die from heart disease than those who have poorer cognitive function and eat fewer fruits and vegetables, a new study has found.
Parental Monitoring Can Curb Teen Marijuana Use
Nov 22, 2009 10:39 PM PST, HealthDayHealthDay - THURSDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Parents who take the time to know what their teenage children are up to and have strong anti-drug views can be effective in reducing their children's marijuana use, a new study says.
Great American Smokeout '09: Time to Quit
Nov 22, 2009 10:39 PM PST, HealthDayHealthDay - THURSDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- The less you smoke, the more birthdays you'll have, says the American Cancer Society as it encourages smokers to quit on Thursday, the day of the 34th Great American Smokeout.
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