Sunday, November 22, 2009

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Viagra Helpful for Children With Heart Defect

Pumping ability improved with sildenafil in study group more >>

Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk

Norwegian study found supplementation raised chances of disease by 21% more >>

U.S. Scores a 'D' on Preterm Birth Report Card

March of Dimes' annual state-by-state stats show need for improvement more >>

Syracuse University Scraps Kindle Use

After complaints from advocates for the blind, Syracuse stops buying E-book readers. more >>

Health Buzz: CDC Says Progress on Smoking Has Stalled and Other Health News

What science knows about exercise and depression; Americans in their 60s are increasingly disabled more >>

Baby Boomers May Prove More Disabled Than Their Elders

Wave of disabilities could overburden health-care system, researchers fear more >>

Dyslexia May Make It Tough to Tune Out School Noise

But sitting in front of teacher or using wireless technologies might help, experts say more >>

Stroke Puts Stress on Spousal Relationship

Patient/caregiver roles often take the place of a partnership, researchers say more >>

Access Limited for Stanford's Handicapped Students

Disabled students struggle with "less-than-accommodating" buildings on Stanford's campus. more >>

CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects

No added risk was found, however, for most commonly used infection-fighters more >>

Health Tip: The Importance of Folic Acid

It can help prevent birth defects more >>

Dyslexia More Complicated for Chinese

Study uncovers combination of phonological and visuospatial deficits more >>

Do Preemies Benefit From High-Tech Measures?

Despite medical advances since the 1990s, success rate the same for babies born extremely early more >>

Half of U.S. Babies Living Today May Reach 100

Rising life expectancy shows no signs of slowing, researchers say more >>

Pre-Pregnancy Weight Linked to Babies' Heart Problems

Overweight women more likely to have infants with certain birth defects, research shows more >>

Fetal Surgery May Treat Heart Defect

Researchers see some success in alleviating hypoplastic left heart syndrome more >>

Antidepressants Linked to Heart Defects in Newborns

Certain drugs increase the possibility of septal malformation, researchers find more >>

Very Small Head Size Could Signal Problems in Newborns

Early screening urged for detection of epilepsy and other health issues, experts say more >>

Lead Levels in Many Lipsticks Higher Than Reported

But new FDA analysis does not create 'safety concern,' agency says more >>

New Technique Offers Hope for Kids With Immune Deficiency

Stem-cell transplant without chemo can help avoid treatment toxicity, research shows more >>

Is Eye Exam on Your Back-to-School List?

Kids should have first vision screening at 6 months of age, optometrists say more >>

Low Choline Level in Pregnancy Tied to Birth Defects

Anencephaly, spina bifida linked to nutrient found in foods, study shows more >>

If Baby Is Breech, Technology Might Help

Ultrasound can detect infants turned in the womb, allowing time for decisions more >>

Autism May Hinder Ability to Read Body Language

Trouble seems to lie in visual processing, researchers say more >>

No Link Found Between Birth Anesthesia and Learning Issues

Whether delivery was vaginal or C-section doesn't matter, study finds more >>

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