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However, experts say lab findings might not translate to real-life risk WebMD News from HealthDay By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) -- A chemical used in everything from food-can linings to store receipts might also pose some risk for infertility...

Screening elderly for the blood condition makes sense, researcher says WebMD News from HealthDay By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) -- Older adults suffering from anemia -- lower than normal red blood cell levels -- may be at increased risk for...

Rises in ozone caused by humans mostly to blame, researchers say WebMD News from HealthDay By Mary Elizabeth Dallas HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, July 12 (HealthDay News) -- Air pollution claims more than 2 million lives worldwide every year, according to a new study. And roughly 470,000...

California researchers found Sacramento County residents had no immediate health problems after pesticide was applied WebMD News from HealthDay By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 11 (HealthDay News) -- California residents apparently suffered no immediate ill health...

Men with sexual side effects appear to drink less, even after they stop taking the drug WebMD News from HealthDay By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, June 13 (HealthDay News) -- Some men who use finasteride (Propecia) to help battle baldness may also be drinking less...

Used to examine patients' gastrointestinal tracts, dirty devices might pose infection risk WebMD News from HealthDay By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, June 13 (HealthDay News) -- Three of every 20 flexible endoscopes used to examine patients' gastrointestinal tracts and...

Blood pressure meds, diabetes drugs and narcotic painkillers most common culprits, researchers say WebMD News from HealthDay By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, June 3 (HealthDay News) -- As the number of adults taking prescription drugs has grown, so has the number of children...

By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, June 3 (HealthDay News) -- In the never-ending search for the fountain of youth, scientists have looked everywhere under the sun. But a group of Australian researchers now report that the answer lies out of the sun. Regular daily use of sunscreen...

But heart benefits of statins outweigh risks, expert says WebMD News from HealthDay By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, June 3 (HealthDay News) -- People taking statin drugs to lower their cholesterol may slightly increase their risk for muscle and joint diseases as well as...

Procedure recommended to treat aggressive liver cancer WebMD News from HealthDay By Mary Elizabeth Dallas HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Liver transplants to treat a common type of liver cancer are a viable option for people infected with HIV, according to new...

Improvements reported in muscle strength, fatigue and quality of life WebMD News from HealthDay By Kathleen Doheny HealthDay Reporter SATURDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Vitamin D supplements may help those with Crohn's disease overcome the fatigue and decreased muscle strength...

But it was phased out because of side effects; newer version works, study notes WebMD News from HealthDay By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- The older vaccine for whooping cough that was phased out in the late 1990s is more effective than the current...

Risk for heart disease rises when workers drink, smoke or overeat WebMD News from HealthDay By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) -- Job stress increases the risk of heart disease, but living a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce that risk, a new...

Newborns who weigh much more or less than average may be at risk for disorder, researchers say WebMD News from HealthDay By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 3 (HealthDay News) -- A much larger or much smaller birth weight than average may be associated with an increased risk...

Women on low-estrogen formulations report more pain overall, and during sex WebMD News from HealthDay By Kathleen Doheny HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 3 (HealthDay News) -- Women taking birth control pills with lower amounts of estrogen -- a commonly prescribed contraceptive -- may be...

Kids should not spend more hours than their age training for a sport each week, researchers say WebMD News from HealthDay By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, April 19 (HealthDay News) -- Young athletes who train intensely for one sport are at greatly increased risk for severe...

Women who consume alcohol in moderation have lower risk of heart disease death, researchers add WebMD News from HealthDay By Kathleen Doheny HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, April 9 (HealthDay News) -- Women who have survived breast cancer can drink alcohol in moderation, new research...

Experts find an association, but aren't recommending supplementation WebMD News from HealthDay By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, April 2 (HealthDay News) -- Decreased levels of the hormone melatonin may be linked to the development of type 2 diabetes, according to new...

But individual incentives also do well when companies pay to help employees keep pounds off WebMD News from HealthDay By Barbara Bronson Gray HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, April 2 (HealthDay News) -- Paying people to lose weight works, but some sort of competition or group effort may make...

Simple measures include adding fruits, veggies to your diet, experts say WebMD News from HealthDay By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 28 (HealthDay News) -- Eating more fiber-rich foods appears to lower stroke risk, according to a new British study. For every 7-gram bump...