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Fees Lead Some Kids to Skip After-School Sports: Survey 18 May 2012 \| 6:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- Schools that charge kids to participate in sports may be benching some children, a new survey finds. One in five parents with an annual household income under $60,000 said sports-related fees have forced their middle- and high...	Females, Young Athletes Take Longer to Get Over Concussions 18 May 2012 \| 6:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- Female athletes take longer to recover from concussions, a new study says. Young athletes also have longer recovery times. The findings show that doctors and athletic trainers need to take gender and age into account when treating...
Melanoma a Big Threat to Older Men 18 May 2012 \| 5:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- Older men have an increased risk of developing melanoma, but most are careless about sun protection and do not know how to properly check themselves for signs of skin cancer, a new survey reveals. This is particularly worrisome...	One-Third of U.S. Homeless Population Is Obese: Study 18 May 2012 \| 5:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- One-third of homeless people in the United States are obese, about the same rate as the general population, a new study finds. It might seem that hunger and lack of food would put homeless people at risk for weighing too little,...
Gene Tests May Not Drive Patients to More Medical Care 18 May 2012 \| 3:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- Personal genetic testing does not lead to an increased use of health services, a new study finds. The opportunities for people to undergo genetic tests to learn their degree of risk for developing a disease are increasing, and...	Research With Dogs Points to Early Test for Arthritis 18 May 2012 \| 3:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- A new test that can detect and predict osteoarthritis before patients experience symptoms was developed by analyzing the joints of dogs with arthritis. Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, affects more than 27...
Test Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C, Says CDC 18 May 2012 \| 3:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants all Americans born between 1945 and 1965 -- the baby boom generation -- tested for hepatitis C. Most cases of the potentially deadly disease occur in this age group, and...	Underage Drinkers Can Easily Order Alcohol From the Internet 18 May 2012 \| 3:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- Young people can easily buy alcohol on the Internet, where they're also exposed to a wide range of advertising and marketing efforts from the alcohol industry, two new journal articles warn. A commentary from the Center on Alcohol...
Chronic Heartburn May Boost Risk for Esophageal Cancer 18 May 2012 \| 1:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- Inflammation caused by chronic heartburn may increase the risk of esophageal cancer, a new study finds. The condition -- formally known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) -- occurs when a muscle at the end of the esophagus...	From One Generation to the Next, Dental Care Changes 18 May 2012 \| 1:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- Stephanie Crowe, a mother of three from Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., still remembers dreading a visit to the dentist as a young girl. It was often a painful experience, and her family's dentist showed little empathy to his smallest...
Military Marriages Stay Strong in Face of Challenges: Study 18 May 2012 \| 1:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- Despite being tested by long hours and frequent relocations and separations, military marriages are no more likely to end in divorce than civilian marriages, a new study shows. Even with the increase in long-term overseas...	Tiny Tots in the Dentist's Chair Among Changes in Pediatric Dentistry 18 May 2012 \| 1:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- If you've been to the dentist with your children recently, you may have noticed that things have changed since you were a kid. Many dental offices are more kid-friendly these days, offering books and toys to pass the time in the...
Healthy Dieting in Pregnancy May Be Helpful 18 May 2012 \| 10:05 am FRIDAY, May 18 -- Eating a healthy, calorie-controlled diet during pregnancy can helps prevent excessive weight gain and cut the risk of obstetric complications, researchers report. In Europe and the United States, up to 40 percent of women gain...	'Bad' Fat May Hurt Brain Function Over Time 18 May 2012 \| 10:05 am FRIDAY, May 18 -- Women who eat a lot of "bad" saturated fat may hurt their overall brain function and memory over time, Harvard University researchers report. In contrast, eating more "good" monounsaturated fat improved brain function and memory,...
Health Highlights: May 18, 2012 18 May 2012 \| 10:05 am Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: U.S. Panel Mulls Bioterrorism Protection for Children The question of whether the anthrax vaccine and other treatments being stockpiled in case...	Health Tip: Keep Cloth Grocery Totes Clean 18 May 2012 \| 8:05 am -- Reusable grocery totes may be friendly for the environment, but they can also befriend harmful bacteria. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests how to keep grocery totes clean: Regularly wash grocery totes either by hand (use hot,...
Health Tip: Log Migraine Details in a Diary 18 May 2012 \| 8:05 am -- Tracking your migraines can better prepare you to prevent or treat these often-debilitating headaches. The Womenshealth.gov website suggests what to log in a headache diary: The date, time and duration of your migraine. What you were doing...	Diabetes Can Take a Toll on Your Emotions 17 May 2012 \| 8:05 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- Many people know diabetes -- both type 1 and type 2 -- can take a serious toll on physical health. But these blood-sugar disorders also can affect your emotions and, in turn, your emotions can wreak havoc on your diabetes...
Looking Away As You Get Needle Does Lower Pain, Study Shows 17 May 2012 \| 5:05 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- Averting your eyes when you're receiving a shot really may help reduce discomfort, new research suggests. The study, published in the May issue of the journal Pain, included volunteers who watched video clips showing a needle...	FDA Approves Generic Versions of Plavix 17 May 2012 \| 5:05 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved generic versions of the blood thinner Plavix (clopidogrel), making the widely used medication more affordable for those patients who need it. "For people who must manage...
Generic Versions of Blood-Thinning Plavix Approved 17 May 2012 \| 4:05 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- The first generic versions of the blood-thinning drug Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Brand-name Plavix, made by Sanofi Aventis, was first FDA approved in 1997 to help...	Parents Often Lose Sleep Over Child's Epilepsy, Study Finds 17 May 2012 \| 3:05 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- Parents of young children with epilepsy often sleep in the same room or the same bed as their child to monitor their condition, but the bed-sharing may be interfering with restful sleep for both the parents and kids, new research...
It's Not Just What You Eat, It's When You Eat, Mouse Study Finds 17 May 2012 \| 3:05 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- While most of the research on diet and obesity focuses on what people eat, a new study in mice suggests that more attention should be given to when people eat. U.S. researchers found that mice that were only allowed to eat for...	Drowning Is Leading Cause of Kids' Accidental Death: CDC 17 May 2012 \| 3:00 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report. Half of those children drown in swimming pools. And males are victims four times as often as females,...
OSHA's Safety Tests Protect Workers at Little Cost: Study 17 May 2012 \| 3:00 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- Government's workplace safety inspections reduce on-the-job injuries and related costs without hurting company profits, a new U.S. study finds. To reach their conclusion, researchers looked at data on 409 California businesses...	Early Study Hints at Link Between Certain Sunscreens, Endometriosis 17 May 2012 \| 1:05 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- A preliminary study links chemicals found in certain sunscreens to a higher risk of endometriosis, but it's too soon to say whether there's any reason for women to change their habits. "This is way too early for prime time,"...
Fewer Young Americans Smoking, Survey Finds 17 May 2012 \| 1:05 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- Smoking rates among American teens and young adults fell between 2004 and 2010, but too many of them still light up, a new federal government report reveals. The rate of current cigarette use among U.S. teens decreased from...	Study Explores Distraction's Role in Pain Relief 17 May 2012 \| 1:05 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- Mental distractions can act as a form of pain relief, according to a new study. Study volunteers were asked to complete a difficult or easy memory task while a painful level of heat was applied to their arms. The participants...

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Fees Lead Some Kids to Skip After-School Sports: Survey 18 May 2012 \| 6:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- Schools that charge kids to participate in sports may be benching some children, a new survey finds. One in five parents with an annual household income under $60,000 said sports-related fees have forced their middle- and high...	Females, Young Athletes Take Longer to Get Over Concussions 18 May 2012 \| 6:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- Female athletes take longer to recover from concussions, a new study says. Young athletes also have longer recovery times. The findings show that doctors and athletic trainers need to take gender and age into account when treating...
Melanoma a Big Threat to Older Men 18 May 2012 \| 5:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- Older men have an increased risk of developing melanoma, but most are careless about sun protection and do not know how to properly check themselves for signs of skin cancer, a new survey reveals. This is particularly worrisome...	One-Third of U.S. Homeless Population Is Obese: Study 18 May 2012 \| 5:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- One-third of homeless people in the United States are obese, about the same rate as the general population, a new study finds. It might seem that hunger and lack of food would put homeless people at risk for weighing too little,...
Gene Tests May Not Drive Patients to More Medical Care 18 May 2012 \| 3:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- Personal genetic testing does not lead to an increased use of health services, a new study finds. The opportunities for people to undergo genetic tests to learn their degree of risk for developing a disease are increasing, and...	Research With Dogs Points to Early Test for Arthritis 18 May 2012 \| 3:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- A new test that can detect and predict osteoarthritis before patients experience symptoms was developed by analyzing the joints of dogs with arthritis. Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, affects more than 27...
Test Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C, Says CDC 18 May 2012 \| 3:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants all Americans born between 1945 and 1965 -- the baby boom generation -- tested for hepatitis C. Most cases of the potentially deadly disease occur in this age group, and...	Underage Drinkers Can Easily Order Alcohol From the Internet 18 May 2012 \| 3:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- Young people can easily buy alcohol on the Internet, where they're also exposed to a wide range of advertising and marketing efforts from the alcohol industry, two new journal articles warn. A commentary from the Center on Alcohol...
Chronic Heartburn May Boost Risk for Esophageal Cancer 18 May 2012 \| 1:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- Inflammation caused by chronic heartburn may increase the risk of esophageal cancer, a new study finds. The condition -- formally known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) -- occurs when a muscle at the end of the esophagus...	From One Generation to the Next, Dental Care Changes 18 May 2012 \| 1:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- Stephanie Crowe, a mother of three from Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., still remembers dreading a visit to the dentist as a young girl. It was often a painful experience, and her family's dentist showed little empathy to his smallest...
Military Marriages Stay Strong in Face of Challenges: Study 18 May 2012 \| 1:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- Despite being tested by long hours and frequent relocations and separations, military marriages are no more likely to end in divorce than civilian marriages, a new study shows. Even with the increase in long-term overseas...	Tiny Tots in the Dentist's Chair Among Changes in Pediatric Dentistry 18 May 2012 \| 1:05 pm FRIDAY, May 18 -- If you've been to the dentist with your children recently, you may have noticed that things have changed since you were a kid. Many dental offices are more kid-friendly these days, offering books and toys to pass the time in the...
Healthy Dieting in Pregnancy May Be Helpful 18 May 2012 \| 10:05 am FRIDAY, May 18 -- Eating a healthy, calorie-controlled diet during pregnancy can helps prevent excessive weight gain and cut the risk of obstetric complications, researchers report. In Europe and the United States, up to 40 percent of women gain...	'Bad' Fat May Hurt Brain Function Over Time 18 May 2012 \| 10:05 am FRIDAY, May 18 -- Women who eat a lot of "bad" saturated fat may hurt their overall brain function and memory over time, Harvard University researchers report. In contrast, eating more "good" monounsaturated fat improved brain function and memory,...
Health Highlights: May 18, 2012 18 May 2012 \| 10:05 am Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: U.S. Panel Mulls Bioterrorism Protection for Children The question of whether the anthrax vaccine and other treatments being stockpiled in case...	Health Tip: Keep Cloth Grocery Totes Clean 18 May 2012 \| 8:05 am -- Reusable grocery totes may be friendly for the environment, but they can also befriend harmful bacteria. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests how to keep grocery totes clean: Regularly wash grocery totes either by hand (use hot,...
Health Tip: Log Migraine Details in a Diary 18 May 2012 \| 8:05 am -- Tracking your migraines can better prepare you to prevent or treat these often-debilitating headaches. The Womenshealth.gov website suggests what to log in a headache diary: The date, time and duration of your migraine. What you were doing...	Diabetes Can Take a Toll on Your Emotions 17 May 2012 \| 8:05 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- Many people know diabetes -- both type 1 and type 2 -- can take a serious toll on physical health. But these blood-sugar disorders also can affect your emotions and, in turn, your emotions can wreak havoc on your diabetes...
Looking Away As You Get Needle Does Lower Pain, Study Shows 17 May 2012 \| 5:05 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- Averting your eyes when you're receiving a shot really may help reduce discomfort, new research suggests. The study, published in the May issue of the journal Pain, included volunteers who watched video clips showing a needle...	FDA Approves Generic Versions of Plavix 17 May 2012 \| 5:05 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved generic versions of the blood thinner Plavix (clopidogrel), making the widely used medication more affordable for those patients who need it. "For people who must manage...
Generic Versions of Blood-Thinning Plavix Approved 17 May 2012 \| 4:05 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- The first generic versions of the blood-thinning drug Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Brand-name Plavix, made by Sanofi Aventis, was first FDA approved in 1997 to help...	Parents Often Lose Sleep Over Child's Epilepsy, Study Finds 17 May 2012 \| 3:05 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- Parents of young children with epilepsy often sleep in the same room or the same bed as their child to monitor their condition, but the bed-sharing may be interfering with restful sleep for both the parents and kids, new research...
It's Not Just What You Eat, It's When You Eat, Mouse Study Finds 17 May 2012 \| 3:05 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- While most of the research on diet and obesity focuses on what people eat, a new study in mice suggests that more attention should be given to when people eat. U.S. researchers found that mice that were only allowed to eat for...	Drowning Is Leading Cause of Kids' Accidental Death: CDC 17 May 2012 \| 3:00 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report. Half of those children drown in swimming pools. And males are victims four times as often as females,...
OSHA's Safety Tests Protect Workers at Little Cost: Study 17 May 2012 \| 3:00 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- Government's workplace safety inspections reduce on-the-job injuries and related costs without hurting company profits, a new U.S. study finds. To reach their conclusion, researchers looked at data on 409 California businesses...	Early Study Hints at Link Between Certain Sunscreens, Endometriosis 17 May 2012 \| 1:05 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- A preliminary study links chemicals found in certain sunscreens to a higher risk of endometriosis, but it's too soon to say whether there's any reason for women to change their habits. "This is way too early for prime time,"...
Fewer Young Americans Smoking, Survey Finds 17 May 2012 \| 1:05 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- Smoking rates among American teens and young adults fell between 2004 and 2010, but too many of them still light up, a new federal government report reveals. The rate of current cigarette use among U.S. teens decreased from...	Study Explores Distraction's Role in Pain Relief 17 May 2012 \| 1:05 pm THURSDAY, May 17 -- Mental distractions can act as a form of pain relief, according to a new study. Study volunteers were asked to complete a difficult or easy memory task while a painful level of heat was applied to their arms. The participants...

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