AFP - Four million children have died in the past decade because governments have not spread major medical advances to the poor, a leading aid group said Tuesday.

But vegetable-based low-carb plans lowered death rates from cancer and heart disease, study finds

But the more people make, the better they feel about their lives overall, study found

Finding could help spot the disorder early, when treatments are most effective, researchers say

Long-term effect of exposure to PFOAs, PFOS compounds still unknown, researchers say

Study found more than 30% of kids who didn't get enough nighttime rest gained too much weight

Making good hygiene a habit can help stop spread of flu at school, expert says

Expert urges parents to pack some variety and nutrition into kids' lunch boxes

AP - The vaccine used to contain the recent swine flu pandemic was effective, but health authorities will need to ramp up the speed and volume of production during the next global outbreak, a World Health Organization official said Monday.

Too little conditioning, cold and high altitude all contribute to hazard, researchers say

AP - A leading virus expert urged health authorities around the world Sunday to stay vigilant even though the recent swine flu pandemic was less deadly than expected, warning that bird flu could spark the next global outbreak.

Researcher admits finding seems obvious, but says scientific proof still important to encourage activity

Blacks, Hispanics also more likely to be hit by a vehicle, study shows

An antidepressant drug delivered through a patch on the skin is no better than placebo for helping smokers kick the habit, new research shows.

Kids who spend their earliest years in day care may be at higher risk of eczema than kids cared for at home, according to a new study from Germany.

Researchers link stress of inner-city life to increased hospitalizations

More study needed on early treatments to alter the course of the bowel disease, researchers say

Giving rodents omega-3 fatty acids helped counteract inflammation that can lead to diabetes

Infrequent gazing at others without prompting may be a tip-off, researchers say

Findings highlight need to vaccinate against H1N1, seasonal flu, researchers say

Where woman goes for treatment may influence breast reconstruction decision, study suggests

Without vigilant adherence to childhood immunizations, outbreaks could return, experts say

Comparison found no significant difference in breathlessness levels among terminally ill

Researchers say ethnicity, stress, unemployment are stronger predictors of hard drug use

5 years of meds such as Boniva, Fosamax almost doubles chances, but actual risk still low, researchers say

'Code Blue' emergencies at VA center declined 57 percent in first two years, study shows

Instead, depressive symptoms likely to increase, study finds

But they want to be asked before info enters a national database, study finds

Study finds long-distance friends less likely to sway behavior than close-knit social networks

Feds advise shoring up homes, storing water and food, and monitoring radio, TV

Statins, asthma meds, antidepressants and stimulants top the list

Greater odds if you're younger than 65, have a history of drug abuse and depression, and use psychiatric meds

Companies are cutting healthcare costs further amid a continuing sour economy, scaling back benefits and shifting a greater share of the expense to employees.

Those with PTSD at greater risk than peers with combat injuries but no stress disorder, study found

Reuters - While staying mentally active in old age has been linked to a delayed onset of dementia, seniors who engage in such brain "exercise" may actually have a faster rate of decline once Alzheimer's is diagnosed, researchers reported Wednesday.

AFP - A two-year-old Indonesian boy who smoked about 40 cigarettes a day has kicked the habit after receiving intensive specialist care, a child welfare official said Thursday.

AFP - The chief of the UNAIDS agency said Thursday that global contributions to fighting the disease are dropping off for the first time in 15 years amid tough economic times.

AP - Allergan Inc., the maker of wrinkle-smoothing Botox, has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a yearslong federal investigation into its marketing of the top-selling, botulin-based drug.

AP - Scientists are reporting a major advance in diagnosing tuberculosis: A new test can reveal in less than two hours, with very high accuracy, whether someone has the disease and if it's resistant to the main drug for treating it.

Reuters - The common diabetes drug metformin may hold promise as a way to keep smokers from developing lung cancer, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.

While researchers saw no rise in deaths, some experts wonder if this drug has a future

And higher-dose aspirin is no more effective than low dose, researchers say

Standard goal may not be low enough for those with protein in their urine, study finds

Games, reading help mask trouble in brain, study suggests, making later progress of disease seem quicker

AFP - A popular drug that is used by millions of diabetics around the world significantly decreases tobacco-induced lung tumors in mice, a study published Wednesday found.

Levels of depression and anxiety still high at least 2 years after escaping abusive relationship, study finds

Findings reflect those of population studies in humans, researchers say

Findings may lead to better diagnosis, treatment of cancers, autoimmune diseases, study says

1 year after procedure, 17% have more pain and 24% have less vitality than before, study finds

Study finds insomniac men were more likely to die earlier

Those who get less than eight hours a night at risk for obesity, experts say

California study finds Hispanics most likely to drink, smoke, use marijuana; Asians least likely

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables may help protect some smokers from lung cancer, a new European study suggests.

AFP - Physical exercise can reduce a genetic predisposition to obesity by an average of 40 percent, a new study showed.

Those with inherited susceptibility to overweight urged to get moving, researchers say

Walking uphill, over low obstacles may help Fido stay flexible, study shows

Study finds removing breast, ovaries greatly lower the odds, but decision can be a difficult one

AP - The system that automatically awards disability benefits to some veterans because of concerns about Agent Orange seems contrary to efforts to control federal spending, the Republican co-chairman of President Barack Obama's deficit commission said Tuesday.

Eating more fruits and vegetables, fewer fats can cut your 10-year risk of heart disease, study says

Professional evaluation, education over 4 months seems especially helpful for caregivers, study finds

The wider the variety consumed by smokers, the greater the benefit, study suggests

Study found dramatic increase in hearing loss among teen girls who used them

Cancer death rates in 26 trials the same as those taking a placebo, researchers find

It depends mostly on whether couple is open to a serious relationship, study shows

Combining endurance and resistance training best for optimal cardiac health, study suggests

AP - It's flu-shot season already, and for the first time health authorities are urging nearly everyone to get vaccinated. There is even a new high-dose version for people 65 or older.

AP - A resurgence of bedbugs across the U.S. has homeowners and apartment dwellers taking desperate measures to eradicate the tenacious bloodsuckers, with some relying on dangerous outdoor pesticides and fly-by-night exterminators.

AFP - A Chinese man has filed a lawsuit alleging he was denied a job because he is HIV-positive, in what state media on Tuesday called the nation's first such discrimination case.

AP - A resurgence of bedbugs across the U.S. has homeowners and apartment dwellers taking desperate measures to eradicate the tenacious bloodsuckers, with some relying on dangerous outdoor pesticides and fly-by-night exterminators.

Two teams report on role chromosome 9 seems to play in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Agency official cites 'failure to manage waste' at sources of salmonella outbreak

AFP - Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables may decrease the risk of some kinds of lung cancer for smokers, according to a study released Monday.

More must be done to curb the use of the procedure, which comes with risks, experts say

But it could reduce the risk of dying from other causes, study finds

MRI-detected brain lesions more common in spring, summer, study finds

Race was strongest predictor of clotting after one month, study found

AP - The jaunt didn't make for much of a war story, and there is no record it ever happened. But the man successfully argued that he may have been exposed to Agent Orange during his stopover and that it might have caused his diabetes — even though decades of research into the defoliant have failed to find more than a possibility that it causes the disease.

College students say they use communication strategies to ensure safety of female friends

Contrary to popular belief, new mothers may often get a decent amount of sleep in their babies' first few months -- but it's not a good-quality sleep, a new study suggests.

Prior history of blood flow problems, diabetes, narrowed arteries raises odds, study finds

Pediatrician group issues new guidelines for sport-related head injuries

Kids between 6 months and 9 years may need a double dose, depending on vaccine history

AP - Andrew White returned from a nine-month tour in Iraq beset with signs of post-traumatic stress disorder: insomnia, nightmares, constant restlessness. Doctors tried to ease his symptoms using three psychiatric drugs, including a potent anti-pyschotic called Seroquel.

AFP - Many parents give their children too large or frequent doses of non-prescription medicines for fever, coughs and colds, putting their health at risk, according to an Australian study released Monday.

Variant among the first associated with common types of this headache condition

Dutch study finds consuming small amounts in margarine daily didn't prevent cardiac trouble

Understanding fears is the first step in conquering them, expert advises

Those with higher levels not more naive about people, researchers find

AFP - At least 215 people, mostly children, have died in an outbreak of Japanese encephalitis in an impoverished region of northern Indian and the death toll is likely to soar, officials said Saturday.

Reuters - Rates of oesophageal cancer in men have risen by 50 percent in Britain in a generation, an increase that is probably being driven in part by growing rates of obesity and poor diet, scientists said on Saturday.

AFP - At least 211 people, mostly children, have died in an outbreak of Japanese encephalitis in an impoverished region of northern Indian and the death toll is likely to soar, officials said Saturday.

AP - Forget the Dow and the GDP. Here's the latest economic indicator: The U.S. birth rate has fallen to its lowest level in at least a century as many people apparently decided they couldn't afford more mouths to feed.

AP - The Food and Drug Administration is planning to inspect all of the country's largest egg farms before the end of next year following the massive recall that has sickened as many as 1,500 people.

U.S. birth rates in 2009 declined for the second straight year, a sign the economy may be causing some women to think twice about having children, U.S. health officials said on Friday.

Women who opted for the bottle had double the odds for the illness later, study found

Detox patients hooked on street drugs often addicted to legal meds first, study found

They may believe their memory is as good as non-alcoholics, but tests show otherwise

Certain steps seem to cut risk of angina, cardiac events, researchers found

But many have unaddressed sexual problems that may impair their quality of life, expert says

Study shows that they can fool doctors on certain tests

AP - The U.S. birth rate has dropped for the second year in a row, and experts think the wrenching recession led many people to put off having children. The 2009 birth rate also set a record: lowest in a century.

AFP - British health campaigners warned Friday that surgery was being seen as an easy option to tackle obesity after new figures showed weight-loss operations have soared here in the past five years.

AP - Food and Drug Administration officials say they have found positive samples of salmonella that link two Iowa farms to a massive egg recall.

Reuters - Use of weight-loss surgery has increased 10-fold in hospitals in England since 2000 and those who have gastric bands fitted can reduce their risk of early death and cut health service costs, scientists said on Friday.

AP - Food and Drug Administration officials say they have found positive samples of salmonella that link two Iowa farms to a massive egg recall.

Researchers find initial workout increased pain, but stress that regular sessions will reduce it

Bacteria found in chicken feed used at two Iowa farms has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that prompted the recall of more than a half billion contaminated eggs, U.S. regulators said on Thursday.