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  1. Cases of celiac disease up dramatically: report Reuters - Fri Jul 10, 12:09 PM ETSent 60 times

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In the United States, celiac disease is four times more common now than it was in the 1950's, according to a study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

  2. For Kids, Two Languages Can Be as Easy as One HealthDay - Thu Jul 9, 11:48 PM ETSent 47 times

    THURSDAY, July 9 (HealthDay News) - European researchers are contesting the assumption that bilingual toddlers have more trouble learning language skills than children who know just one language.

  3. Ebola found in Philippine pigs for first time AP - Thu Jul 9, 2:01 PM ETSent 12 times

    WASHINGTON - A form of ebola virus has been detected in pigs for the first time, raising concerns it could mutate and threaten humans, scientists report.

  4. This May 28, 2009, photo provided by the University of Wisconsin at Madison via the journal Science shows Rhesus monkeys Canto, 27, left, who is on a restricted diet, and Owen, 29, right, who is on an unrestricted diet, at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The two are among the oldest surviving subjects in a pioneering study of the links between diet and aging in Rhesus macaque monkeys. The 20-year study found cutting calories by almost a third slowed the aging of monkeys, and fended off death, and shows the first evidence that it delays the diseases of aging in primates too, researchers from the University of Wisconsin report in the Friday, July 10, 2009, issue of the journal Science. (AP Photo/UW-Madison University, Jeff Miller)
    Monkeys live longer on low-cal diet; would humans? AP - Thu Jul 9, 3:42 PM ETSent 12 times

    WASHINGTON - Eat less, live longer? It seems to work for monkeys: A 20-year study found cutting calories by almost a third slowed their aging and fended off death. This is not about a quick diet to shed a few pounds. Scientists have long known they could increase the lifespan of mice and more primitive creatures — worms, flies — with deep, long-term cuts from normal consumption.

  5. "Glycemic load" of diet tied to breast cancer risk Reuters - Fri Jul 10, 3:17 PM ETSent 11 times

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The amount of carbohydrates a woman eats, as well as the overall "glycemic load" of her diet, impact her chances of developing breast cancer, Swedish researchers report.

  6. Study: 1 in 3 breast cancer patients overtreated AP - Thu Jul 9, 11:49 PM ETSent 10 times

    LONDON - One in three breast cancer patients identified in public screening programs may be treated unnecessarily, a new study says. Karsten Jorgensen and Peter Gotzsche of the Nordic Cochrane Centre in Copenhagen analyzed breast cancer trends at least seven years before and after government-run screening programs for breast cancer started in parts of Australia, Britain, Canada, Norway and Sweden.

  7. A worker prepares for a news conference in Phnom Penh June 25, 2009. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea/Files
    Obesity a risk factor in swine flu? AP - 1 hour, 38 minutes agoSent 6 times

    ATLANTA - Some swine flu cases in Michigan are raising questions about obesity's role in why some people with infections become seriously ill.

  8. Migraines Linked to Reduced Breast Cancer Risk HealthDay - Thu Jul 9, 11:48 PM ETSent 6 times

    THURSDAY, July 9 (HealthDay News) -- For women who suffer from migraines, here's a bit of good news: New research shows that your risk of breast cancer may be reduced by as much as 26 percent.

  9. More Mammograms May Mean More 'Harmless' Cancers HealthDay - 1 minute agoSent 6 times

    THURSDAY, July 9 (HealthDay News) -- One of every three breast cancers detected by a screening mammogram is unlikely to ever cause a problem, a new study predicts.

  10. Breast cancer risk lower in migraine sufferers Reuters - Thu Jul 9, 3:31 PM ETSent 5 times

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For women there may be one good thing about having migraines: a reduced risk of breast cancer.

  11. In this June 25, 2009 photo, Nicole Albino poses for a photograph with her pug Chakka at her home in New York. Albino said Chakka was constantly chewing and licking his knees until her veterinarian recommended glucosamine and chondroitin. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg)
    Tests reveal some pet supplements skimp on meds AP - Thu Jul 9, 2:21 PM ETSent 5 times

    Arthritis supplements bought by millions of pet owners for their dogs, cats and horses sometimes skimp on the ingredients the makers claim can help aching paws and aging joints, and some contain high amounts of lead, an independent laboratory found.

  12. Autism May Be Linked to Mom's Autoimmune Disease HealthDay - Mon Jul 6, 11:48 PM ETSent 3 times

    MONDAY, July 6 (HealthDay News) -- Children of mothers who have autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and celiac disease have up to a three times greater risk for autism, a new study finds.

  13. A breast cancer patient listens to her doctor after a radiological medical examination in an Athens hospital October 29, 2008. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
    Breast cancer screening may fuel over-diagnosis Reuters - Fri Jul 10, 12:39 PM ETSent 3 times

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Roughly one in three breast cancers detected in publicly organized mammography screening programs is over-diagnosed -- meaning that the cancer will not cause symptoms or death in the woman's lifetime, according to a study released Thursday.

  14. Sleep disorder linked to behavior woes in some kids Reuters - 2 hours, 38 minutes agoSent 3 times

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is associated with behavior problems in children with asthma, researchers have found.

  15. President Barack Obama attends a meeting with the Parallel Civil Society in Moscow, July 7, 2009. REUTERS/Jim Young
    Obama: Tough talks ahead as health reform advances Reuters - 50 minutes agoSent 2 times

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House leaders worked on Friday to stem a Democratic rebellion over healthcare reform and President Barack Obama predicted tough negotiations ahead as lawmakers announced plans to move forward with the bill.

  16. Teens' drinking linked to mental health problems Reuters - Fri Jul 10, 3:12 PM ETSent 2 times

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Teenagers who drink heavily are also more likely than their peers to have behavioral problems or symptoms of depression and anxiety, a new study finds.

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