Calcium Supplements May Increase Heart Attack Risk - 2010-07-30
"Calcium supplementation is associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction, according to a meta-analysis published online July 29 in BMJ." More

Experimental Diet Pill May Bring 'Modest' Weight Loss - 2010-07-30
"Contrave combines an antidepressant with an anti-addiction drug." More

When Others Drink, Your Genes May Lead You to Join Them - 2010-07-30
"Specific DNA seems to trigger response to social drinking cues, study finds." More

Genetic Tests Marketed to Consumers Can Be Dangerously Misleading - 2010-07-30
"People eager to be screened should see a qualified genetic counselor first, experts warn." More

Health Tip: Does Your Child Have a Behavior Disorder? - 2010-07-30
"When behavior goes beyond typical mischief or rebellion" More

Health Tip: Signs You May Have Sleep Apnea - 2010-07-30
"When breathing pauses or becomes shallow during sleep " More

Early Puberty More Likely in Obese, Overweight Girls - 2010-07-29
"Overweight and obese girls are likely to reach puberty earlier than their normal-weight counterparts, and are also at risk for the long-term health consequences related to obesity, according to a review published online July 29 in the Journal of Adolescent Health." More

Thiazolidinediones May Up Fracture Risk in Older Women - 2010-07-29
"In type 2 diabetes patients, thiazolidinedione exposure is associated with an increased risk of fracture in women age 50 and older -- especially in higher doses -- and in men who are concurrently exposed to loop diuretics, according to research published online July 14 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism." More

Menopause Treatment Could Harm Kids, Pets, FDA Warns - 2010-07-29
"Agency reports cases where exposure to hormone spray for skin caused adverse reactions." More

Consistent Web Tool Use Linked to Weight Loss Maintenance - 2010-07-29
"Patients who actively engage with a Web-based interactive weight maintenance tool may be more likely to maintain weight loss in the long term, according to research published in the July to September issue of the Journal of Medical Internet Research." More

Breast Cancer's DNA Yields More Secrets - 2010-07-29
"Another study shows that not all tumors are alike, pointing to better treatments." More

Story-Telling More Difficult for Brain-Injured Children: Study - 2010-07-29
"Parents can help by spending more time developing narratives, researchers suggest." More

New Data Supports Link Between Diabetes Drugs, Fractures - 2010-07-29
"Avandia, Actos increase chances of broken bones in older men and women, study shows." More

Increased Risk of Violence Among Unsupervised Teen Groups - 2010-07-29
"Hanging out with no adult presence a recipe for violence even in 'good' neighborhoods, study finds." More

Kids Adopted By Same-Sex Couples 'Thriving': Researcher - 2010-07-29
"No reason to prevent gay, lesbian prospective parents from adopting, study says." More