Middle-Aged Moms
09/22/2005
More and more women are waiting longer to have children. Although there are some health risks associated with advanced maternal age, experts say...
Helping Kids Cope with Katrina
09/16/2005
Children who watch extended TV coverage of a catastrophe such as Hurricane Katrina can experience serious psychological problems. An expert tells...
Diet Can Help Fight Arthritis
09/09/2005
Had your orange juice today? A recent medical study found that the chemicals responsible for the orange and yellow coloring in fruits and...
Which Kids Need Ear Tubes?
09/02/2005
When a child has an ear infection, tiny tubes inserted in the eardrum can help remove fluid and prevent future infections. Tube placement is a safe...
Pack Nutrition in School Lunchboxes
08/26/2005
With kids heading back to school, many parents are looking for healthier lunch options. A Duke dietitian offers some tips for planning and...
'Tricking the Brain' to Lose Weight
08/19/2005
Researchers recently found that injections of a digestive hormone helped people lose weight quickly with no side effects. A Duke expert says this...
Note to Parents: Don't Downplay Childhood Obesity
08/12/2005
Recent studies suggest that many parents are ignoring the health risks confronting their overweight children. Some view it as a passing phase or...
Early Alzheimer's Detection Still Elusive
08/05/2005
Early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can give patients and their families more care and treatment options. Although companies aggressively market...
Which Screening Test for Colon Cancer?
07/29/2005
The standard screening exam for colon cancer uses a flexible endoscope inserted in the rectum to look for early signs of disease. A newer 'virtual...
Walk Your Way to Better Health
07/22/2005
Adding about 30 minutes of brisk walking or other moderately intensive exercise most days to your regular daily activities can have significant...
Improving Post-Discharge Care for "Preemies"
07/15/2005
One in eight babies in the U.S. is born early. Even after they leave the hospital, many of these premature infants face ongoing health problems. A...
"Safe" Drugs May Pose Liver Risk to Some
07/08/2005
Drug-induced liver injury is the most common reason for a drug to be withdrawn from the market. A new study seeks to identify risk factors for...
Don't Rush into Carpal Tunnel Surgery
07/01/2005
Many of us are at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a condition of increased pressure on the median nerve passing through the wrist. Since CTS...
Vaccine for Teens
06/17/2005
Infants and preschoolers routinely receive a full battery of immunizations against childhood diseases. Health officials also now recommend that...
Radical Weight-Loss Methods Backfire
06/10/2005
A recent study found that teenage girls who used severe methods to lose weight were more likely to become obese than girls who ate a high-fat diet....
Adding Iron to the World's Diet
06/04/2005
Billions of people worldwide suffer from iron deficiency anemia. Children in developing countries are at special risk for this condition, which...
Stroke Victims Need Treatment Fast
06/03/2005
The 'clot-busting' drug known as tPA can help many stroke victims increase their chances for recovery, but only when given soon after a stroke. A...
Protecting Your Eyes from Summer Sun
05/26/2005
Prolonged exposure to the ultraviolet rays in sunlight can cause serious eye damage. As we head into the summer season, an expert recommends some...
Raising Vegetarian Kids
05/20/2005
A vegetarian diet for children may raise parental concerns about nutrition and health. But an expert says children who eat a well-balanced...
That Tattoo May Not Be "4Ever"
05/06/2005
Half the people who get tattoos will want them removed someday. However, removing a tattoo is not as easy as getting one. An expert explains some...
Safe Kids Week
04/29/2005
Accidents are the leading cause of injury and death for kids 14 and under. This year's National Safe Kids Week (April 29 - May 7) focuses on...
Fighting Food Allergies
04/22/2005
For individuals with an allergy to peanuts, accidental ingestion can produce a severe reaction. A new study is looking a whether giving tiny doses...
The Healing Power of Writing
04/15/2005
Patients at a growing number of medical centers are taking part in writing programs to help cope with the stress of hospitalization. We hear about...
Gradual Weight Gain Adds Up
04/08/2005
In their late 20s and early 30s, many people begin gaining a couple of pounds a year. By their 50s, they often are significantly overweight and...
More Testosterone Testing Needed
04/01/2005
Many men use pharmaceutical testosterone to help with lowered sex drive, loss of energy and other symptoms associated with entering middle age. An...
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