Health Highlights: Feb. 9, 2010
2010-02-09
- First Double Hand Transplant Patient Released From Hospital
- HHS Secretary Challenges Health Insurer’s Rate Increases
- White House Targets Childhood Obesity
- New Guidelines Coming on Use of Newborn Blood Samples
- Poor-Quality Malaria Pills Worry Experts
Health Highlights: Feb. 8, 2010
2010-02-08
- FDA Wants Realistic Serving Sizes on Food Packaging
- Exercise Protects Against Painful Gallstones: Study
- Medicines Tossed in Trash End Up in Water: Study
- U.S. Government to Forbid Unhealthy Foods in Schools
- Obama Invites Republicans to Televised Health Care Meeting
Health Highlights: Feb. 5, 2010
2010-02-05
- Drug May Help Men With Bent Penis Disorder
- New Rules for School Lunch Program Suppliers
- Genes Hamper Efforts to Boost Physical Endurance: Study
- Dissolvable Nicotine Products Concern Health Regulators
- Toy Importer Pays $200K to Settle Lead Charges
Health Highlights: Feb. 4, 2010
2010-02-04
- First Quake-Injured Haitians Arrive for Treatment in U.S.
- Few Uninsured U.S. Workers Get Needed Substance Abuse Treatment
- Large Rise In Prescription Drug Use For Digestive Ailments
- Program Offers Free Health Text Messages To Moms
- Ground Pepper Could Be Culprit in Salmonella Outbreak
- 40 Percent of Cancers Preventable: Report
Health Highlights: Feb. 3, 2010
2010-02-03
- 40 Percent of Cancers Preventable: Report
- Michelle Obama Discusses Anti-Obesity Campaign
- Child Abuse Decreases in U.S.: Study
- Lawsuit Targets Patents on Cancer Genes
- High Levels of Cadmium Found in Adult Jewelry
Health Highlights: Feb. 2, 2010
2010-02-02
- Scientists Identify Farsightedness Gene
- Anesthesia Brain Patterns Resemble Deep Sleep: Study
- Fashion Industry Pressures Teen Girls to Be Skinny: Survey
- New Drugs May Help Treat Intellectual Disabilities
Health Highlights: Feb. 1, 2010
2010-02-01
- Anti-HIV Drugs Carry Risk of Liver Problems: FDA
- Enzyme’s Structure Could Lead to New HIV Treatments
- Healthy Older Adults Require Less Sleep: Study
- Vitamin D Protects Against Crohn’s Disease
Health Highlights: Jan. 29, 2010
2010-01-29
- C-Section Doesn’t Affect Breast-Feeding: Study
- Antibiotics Combo More Effective Than Single Drug
- New Disinfectant Kills Wide Range of Pathogens
- Children’s Pendants Recalled Because of Cadmium
- Gates Foundation Offers $10 Billion for Vaccine Research
- Cell Phone Bans May Not Reduce Crashes
- Newer Emergency Contraceptive Beats Plan B in Study
Health Highlights: Jan. 28, 2010
2010-01-28
- Students Benefit From Milk Switch: Study
- Rural Hospitals Admit More Medicare Patients
- States Weigh Tougher Rules on Youth Head Injuries
- Vital Social Skill Seems to Develop at Young Age
Health Highlights: Jan. 27, 2010
2010-01-27
- C-Section Doesn’t Affect Breast-Feeding: Study
- Antibiotics Combo More Effective Than Single Drug
- New Disinfectant Kills Wide Range of Pathogens
- Curbs on L.A. Medical Marijuana Outlets Called ‘Disaster’ for Patients
Health Highlights: Jan. 26, 2010
2010-01-26
- Defect Prompts Recall of 2 Million Needles
- Victoza Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
- Hearing Problems Decreasing: Study
- Processed Foods Main Source of Sodium for Many
- More Melamine-Tainted Dairy Products Found in China
- U.S. Unprepared for Bioterror Attack: Panel
- Blood Glucose Level Affects Decision-Making: Study
Health Highlights: Jan. 25, 2010
2010-01-25
- U.S. Veterans With PTSD Fight for Better Coverage
- Regular Sex Benefits Men’s Hearts: Study
- No Medical Marijuana Limits: California Supreme Court
- Past Decade Warmest on Record: NASA
- Same-Sex Couples Good Parents: Study
Health Highlights: Jan. 22, 2010
2010-01-22
- Regular Sex Benefits Men’s Hearts: Study
- No Medical Marijuana Limits: California Supreme Court
- Past Decade Warmest on Record: NASA
- Same-Sex Couples Good Parents: Study
- Herpes Drug Doesn’t Reduce HIV Infection Risk









