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Newer, Pricier Prostate Cancer Radiation No Better Than Old: Study

Posted 2:00 PM 5/20/2013 by By Amy Norton
HealthDay Reporter

MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- The costly form of radiation therapy that has become the norm for prostate cancer in the United States may be no better than the older, cheaper variety -- at least for some men, a new study suggests.

Researchers found that among more than 1,000 U.S. men (More)

Living Near Major Roadways in Pregnancy Tied to Respiratory Woes in Children

5/17/2013

Gay Actors Convincing in Heterosexual Roles

Posted 12:00 PM 5/17/2013 by Mary Elizabeth Dallas

FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Although being openly gay appears to affect a male actor's masculinity ratings, it does not affect views on his performance, according to a new study.

Researchers from Clemson University in South Carolina found that an actor who is "out" can be (More)

HIV No Barrier to Getting Liver Transplant, Study Finds

5/16/2013

Anti-Gay Bullying Tied to Teen Depression, Suicide

Posted 2:00 PM 5/16/2013 by By Randy Dotinga
HealthDay Reporter

THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Students targeted because they're believed to be gay -- as many as one in seven young teens -- are much more likely than others to be suicidal and depressed, a new survey finds.

More than 10 percent of eighth-grade boys and girls reported that they're (More)

H1N1 Flu Virus Detected in Seals Off California Coast

5/15/2013

Erectile Dysfunction Tied to Long-Term Narcotic Use in Men

Posted 7:00 AM 5/15/2013 by By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter

WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- If you're a man, the pain-killing medications known as opioids may do more than relieve pain -- they may also put a damper on your sex life.

A new study found that men who were prescribed medications for erectile dysfunction or low testosterone levels (More)

5/9/2013

Pregnancy Adds Challenge for Teens Treated for Drug Abuse, Report Says

Posted 7:00 AM 5/9/2013 by Robert Preidt

THURSDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Half of pregnant teens in substance-abuse treatment programs used alcohol or drugs in the month before they entered treatment. And nearly 20 percent used drugs or alcohol on a daily basis during that month, according to a U.S. government report.

Among (More)

5/8/2013

Study Sees Link Between Mom's Flu, Bipolar Risk for Children

Posted 2:00 PM 5/8/2013 by By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter

WEDNESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- Women who come down with the flu during pregnancy may be at increased risk of having a child who develops bipolar disorder, a new study suggests.

The chance of a child eventually developing the mental health disorder was nearly four times higher when (More)

Immune Cell Discovery May One Day Lead to Herpes Vaccine: Study

Treatment for Painful Curved Penis Shows Promise

Birth Rates Good After Implanting 1 Embryo, Study Finds

5/7/2013

For Pregnant Smokers, Vitamin C Might Help Babies' Lungs

Posted 2:00 PM 5/7/2013 by Robert Preidt

TUESDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- Vitamin C may help prevent lung problems in babies born to mothers who smoke during pregnancy, according to a small new study.

Pregnant women are advised not to smoke because it can harm the baby's lungs and lead to problems such as wheezing and asthma. (More)...

Buying Testosterone Supplements Online Can Be Risky

Synthetic Pot Use Can Mimic Symptoms of Prenatal Disorder

5/6/2013

FDA Warns Pregnant Women About Migraine Drugs

Posted 2:00 PM 5/6/2013 by Robert Preidt

MONDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women who struggle with migraine headaches should never use medicines containing the ingredient valproate because they can lower the IQ scores of their children, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Monday.

The new warning will be included (More)