Proximity Affects Influence of Online 'Health Buddies' 9/2/2010

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

Response Team Reduces Rate of Cardiac Arrests: Hospital 9/2/2010

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

Most Study Volunteers Seem Willing to Share Genetic Data 9/2/2010

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

Prescription Drug Use Rising in U.S., CDC Reports 9/2/2010

Statins, asthma meds, antidepressants and stimulants top the list

Study Identifies Risks for Painkiller Addiction 9/2/2010

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

Vets With Stress Disorder More Likely to Develop Dementia 9/2/2010

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

Seniors Get Boost From Bad News About the Young 9/2/2010

Study found older people preferred negative stories about younger folks

Smoking Seems to Backfire on Teens Hoping for a Lift 9/2/2010

Instead, depressive symptoms likely to increase, study finds

Many Americans Don't Even Know They're Fat 9/2/2010

Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds 30 percent of those overweight think they're normal size

Experimental TB Test Called Fast and Accurate 9/2/2010

Health experts say it has potential to greatly improve treatment of the respiratory disease

Health Care Reform Helps Small Businesses Offer Coverage: Report 9/2/2010

Tax credits, new options will leave more employees insured, Commonwealth Fund study says

Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 2, 2010 9/2/2010

• Type 2 Diabetes

• Alzheimer's Disease

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

East Coast Residents Should Prepare for Hurricane Earl: FEMA 9/2/2010

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

Health Tip: If You Have Cirrhosis 9/2/2010

Here's how it could impair your liver

Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal Cancer 9/2/2010

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

Health Highlights: Sept. 2, 2010 9/2/2010

• Double Hand Transplant Patient Doing 'Fantastic'

• Study Questions Cleanliness Of Home Kitchens

• Michael Douglas Says He'll Beat Throat Cancer

• Oregon Children Least Likely To Be Hospitalized For Asthma

Health Tip: Get Ready for Baby's Bath 9/2/2010

Be prepared before you put baby in the tub