One 'Silver Lining' to Recession: Fewer Broken Bones? Florida study finds less orthopedic trauma cases as construction workers lost jobs Fasting Plus Chemo May Help in Cancer Fight: Study This study was in mice, but researchers are starting to test the strategy in human cancer patients Female Soccer Players May Face Health Problems: Study Intense training, poor nutrition might lead to menstrual abnormalities, stress fractures in young players Short Breaks During Exercise OK for Diabetes Control: Study But with or without pauses, more benefit achieved in low-oxygen setting, study finds Playing Sports May Help Keep Kids From Smoking But the risk of taking up the habit rises if teammates smoke, study finds Quality Day Care Predicts Later Parental Involvement in School Mothers whose kids attended good day care were more involved in their children's schools later on New Antibiotic for Bladder Infection Disappoints in Trial But other drugs can still get the job done, experts say Risk of Death From Certain Breast Cancers May Rise With Age Research focused on estrogen-sensitive tumors; undertreatment might play a role, expert says Soft Drinks May Raise Odds for Respiratory Ills: Study Asthma, COPD more likely for those who regularly consume soda, flavored mineral water, researchers say Kids' Diarrhea Vaccine Appears Safe After All: Study Risk of intestinal side effect didn't rise; children should be vaccinated, experts say
Everyday Foods Add Up to Major Salt Problems: CDC Ten food types, including bread, account for higher risk of heart disease, stroke, report says Quitting Smoking May Halve Risk of Oral Health Problems Smokers four times more likely to develop oral conditions, such as mouth cancers, gum disease, study finds Avoid Window Seats to Cut Risk for In-Flight Blood Clots: Study Experts say DVTs can strike any immobilized passenger, not just those in economy class |