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Blacks, Hispanics Have Higher Colon Polyp Risk Than Previously Thought
May 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Colonoscopy may be preferable to sigmoidoscopy for these populations. Blacks and Hispanics have a significantly higher risk of developing precancerous colorectal polyps compared with whites continue reading »
Developmental Woes Common in Siblings of Children With Autism
May 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Some show subtle developmental delays, study finds. One in three children with an older sibling who has an autism spectrum disorder, or problems with social interaction and communication, continue reading »
Urban Hospitals May Act as Breeding Ground for MRSA
May 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff
'Superbug' then spreads to regional facilities, Scottish study suggests. A dangerous antibiotic-resistant "superbug" appears to originate in hospitals in large cities and then spreads to smaller hospitals, according to a new study. continue reading »
Hispanics/Latinos Across The Country Launch 1st Ever National Hispanic Hepatitis Awareness Day
May 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Official launching of the National Hispanic Hepatitis Awareness Day at the steps of the City Hall in New York City. The Latino Commission on AIDS and community partners will coordinate continue reading »
Common Blood Pressure Drugs May Not Cut Colon Cancer Risk
May 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Despite some hope from prior research, study finds no benefit from beta blocker medications. Widely used blood pressure medications called beta blockers do not cut a person's odds of developing colon cancer, a new study contends. continue reading »
Decline In Premature Births Leads to Improved Infant Survival
May 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff
More than 1,000 fewer babies died before celebrating their first birthday between 2007 and 2008, and many of them had the benefit of a full-term pregnancy, according to data released today by the National Center for Health Statistics. continue reading »
Many Women Still Smoke During Pregnancy
May 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff
New study finds white moms-to-be are more likely to light up than blacks, Hispanics. Too many American women still smoke during their pregnancies, a new report finds, a continue reading »
Study: Kids Who Sleep in Parents’ Bed Less Likely to Be Overweight
May 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Children allowed to snuggle up with mom, dad may feel more secure and eat less, researchers say. Children who wake up at night and are allowed to fall back asleep i continue reading »
Screening Women for Domestic Violence Could Help Prevent Abuse
May 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Review shows benefits of routine checks at clinics, in doctors' offices. Routine screening of women for domestic violence could reduce cases of abuse and injuries, a new analysis indicates. continue reading »
Study: More Pre-Teens Get Vaccines When Middle Schools Require Them
May 7, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Vaccinations protect against serious, and sometimes deadly, diseases, experts say. Pre-teens living in states that require vaccinations for incoming midd continue reading »
Heather Link: A Heart Disease Veteran at Age 12
May 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Survivor stresses importance of asking questions and pushing for answers. Even youngsters who seem to be in perfect health can be at risk for heart disease. Just ask Heather Link. continue reading »
More Teen Girls Using Contraceptives: CDC
May 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Increased use may have contributed to drop in teen births, researcher says. More teenage girls are using contraceptives, which may explain part of the dramatic drop in the continue reading »
U.S. Ranks 131st in World for Premature Birth Rate
May 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff
More than 15 million -- or 12 percent -- of U.S. babies are born prematurely each year, according to a report released Wednesday by the March of Dimes and several other organizations. continue reading »
Healthy Weight Loss May Also Cut Your Cancer Risk
May 2, 2012 | by HS News Staff
New study found decrease in inflammation warning signals. Moderate weight loss reduces levels of inflammation that have been tied to certain cancers, at least in postmenopausal women, a new study suggests. continue reading »
More Evidence Bilingualism Aids Thinking Skills
May 1, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Study finds speaking two languages boosts the brain's response to sound. People who speak two languages have enhanced hearing processing, which improves their attention and memory skills, a new, small study says. continue reading »
