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'Good' cholesterol doctrine may be flawed: study

Published: Thursday, May 17, 2012 03:45 AM

Researchers on Thursday challenged a tenet of modern medicine that higher levels of "good" cholesterol automatically boost cardiovascular health.

Minorities overtake whites in US births

Published: Thursday, May 17, 2012 04:36 PM

For the first time ever, white births in the United States are no longer in the majority, according to US Census Bureau estimates Thursday that underscored the growth of the Hispanic population.

Common antibiotic boosts death risk: study

Published: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 05:32 PM

A popular antibiotic used for treating bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections and sexually transmitted diseases may boost the risk of death, a US study said Wednesday.

CDC to baby boomers: Get tested for hepatitis C

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 05:51 PM

For the first time, the government is proposing that all baby boomers get tested for hepatitis C.

Lung cancer CT scans: Just for older heavy smokers

Published: Sunday, May 20, 2012 01:11 PM

New lung cancer screening guidelines from three medical groups recommend annual scans but only for an older group of current or former heavy smokers.

French autistic kids mostly get psychotherapy

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 06:21 AM

In most developed countries, children with autism are usually sent to school where they get special education classes. But in France, they are more often sent to a psychiatrist where they get talk therapy meant for people with psychological or emotional problems.

Protesters begin biggest anti-NATO rally in Chicago

Published: Sunday, May 20, 2012 02:05 PM

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Thousands of protesters, some dressed as clowns and others bearing anti-war signs, gathered on Sunday in a lakefront park in the biggest test yet for Chicago police trying to keep the peace as world leaders began meeting for a two-day NATO summit. Previous protests in the run-up to the summit Sunday and Monday have been lively but peaceful, resulting in fewer than two dozen arrests over the past six days, according to the Chicago Police Department. ...

Screening for Lung Cancer Might Benefit Those at Highest Risk

Published: Sunday, May 20, 2012 02:04 PM

SUNDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Using low-dose CT scans to screen for lung cancer might save the lives of patients at the greatest risk for the disease, a new analysis suggests.

Study Ties Secondhand Smoke to Bladder Irritation in Kids

Published: Sunday, May 20, 2012 02:04 PM

SUNDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Parents who smoke may put their children at greater risk for bladder irritation, according to a small new study.

Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Cancer Death Risk

Published: Sunday, May 20, 2012 02:04 PM

SUNDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Sleep apnea has already been linked to a host of adverse health problems, such as high blood pressure and heart disease. Now, new research suggests that in people who already have cancer, the sleep disorder may raise their risk of dying from cancer.

Breathing Smog While Pregnant May Worsen Asthma in Offspring

Published: Sunday, May 20, 2012 02:04 PM

SUNDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Exposure to air pollution while in the womb might harm the lung-function development of children with asthma, a new study finds.

When Should Schools Start in the morning?

Published: Sunday, May 20, 2012 01:47 PM

When Should Schools Start in the morning?

Old drug for arthritis is effective against killer parasites

Published: Sunday, May 20, 2012 01:20 PM

A cheap off-patent drug that is commonly used for arthritis could be a wonder treatment for amoebic parasites that infect 50 million people each year, 70,000 of them fatally, a study on Sunday said.

Lung cancer CT scans: Just for older heavy smokers

Published: Sunday, May 20, 2012 01:11 PM

New lung cancer screening guidelines from three medical groups recommend annual scans but only for an older group of current or former heavy smokers.

Major Cancer Groups Recommend CT Scans for Lung Cancer

Published: Sunday, May 20, 2012 11:00 AM

Cancer Groups Recommend CT Scans for Lung Cancer

Published: Sunday, May 20, 2012 11:00 AM

Tens of thousands attend 20th Vienna Life Ball

Published: Sunday, May 20, 2012 08:02 AM

Nearly 40,000 people dressed in colourful costumes attended this year's Life Ball, Vienna's glitzy annual AIDS charity, Saturday, with actress Milla Jovovich and former US president Bill Clinton among those adding to the star factor.

The Dirtiest 'Clean' Places

Published: Sunday, May 20, 2012 06:33 AM

You expect some sports to be filthy—your kitchen floor, your garbage can, your toilet. But how germy are the things designed to keep you and your home clean?

Chicago braces for largest anti-NATO protest

Published: Sunday, May 20, 2012 01:53 AM

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Chicago police trying to keep the peace during the NATO summit may face their biggest test on Sunday when thousands of demonstrators were expected to march near the site where leaders of the military alliance begin a two-day meeting. Previous protests in the runup to the summit Sunday and Monday have been lively but peaceful, resulting in fewer than two dozen arrests over the past six days, according to the Chicago Police Department. ...

(Non) Adaptive Function of Sleep

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 11:59 PM

(Non) Adaptive Function of Sleep

Females, Young Athletes Take Longer to Get Over Concussions

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 11:50 PM

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Female athletes take longer to recover from concussions, a new study says.

Keeping Your Family Safe From Dog Bites

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 11:50 PM

SATURDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) -- More than 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year, and more than half of those victims are younger than age 14, experts say.

Georgia woman with flesh-eating disease in "critical" condition

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 04:16 PM

(Reuters) - A Georgia woman fighting a flesh-eating bacterial infection was in critical condition at Augusta Hospital on Saturday, a hospital spokeswoman said. The spokeswoman said she could not comment on whether Aimee Copeland had undergone surgery to remove her hands and right foot, amputations that Copeland's father had said were pending on Friday. Surgeons had amputated the 24-year-old's left leg at the hip. "All I can say is Aimee is still in critical condition," hospital spokeswoman Barclay Bishop said. ...

CDC Recommends Baby Boomers Get Tested for Hepatitis C

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 01:47 PM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention proposed new recommendations regarding testing for hepatitis C. The recommendations were released in advance of the CDC's first "Hepatitis Testing Day" today.

California Raw Milk Producer Cleared to Continue Production

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 01:15 PM

Fresno, Calif.-based Organic Pastures passed the most recent health inspections brought on by a finding of "harmful bacteria in samples of butter, cream and cow manure," the Los Angeles Times reports.

Messy Facebook debut marks weak day on Wall Street

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 05:04 AM

U.S. stocks fell on Friday after a sloppy debut by Facebook Inc spoiled hopes that a spectacular open for the most-anticipated stock sale in years would brighten the mood in what has been a gloomy month for equity markets. Shares of Facebook, the social networking giant, were volatile in the busiest day ever for a trading debut. After early gains of more than 10 percent, Facebook shares fell back to the $38 issue price, ending up just 0.6 percent at $38.23. It was the Nasdaq's most actively traded stock, with more than 566 million shares traded. ...

Chronic Heartburn May Boost Risk for Esophageal Cancer

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:50 PM

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Inflammation caused by chronic heartburn may increase the risk of esophageal cancer, a new study finds.

Health Highlights: May 18, 2012

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:50 PM

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