Month: April 2012

THURSDAY, April 5 (HealthDay News) — Many breast cancer patients who have undergone breast-conserving surgery undergo follow-up diagnostic and invasive breast procedures, a new study says.

THURSDAY, April 5 (HealthDay News) — Infections, especially among older adults, may increase the risk of developing potentially dangerous blood clots, a new study suggests.

THURSDAY, April 5 (HealthDay News) — Developing stem cell lines that don’t have cells that potentially grow into tumors has been one of the biggest challenges for stem cell therapies.

THURSDAY, April 5 (HealthDay News) — Treatment for dyslexia can begin even before children start learning to read, a new study suggests.

THURSDAY, April 5 (HealthDay News) — College students are texting frequently during class time, and that may interfere with their ability to pay attention and learn, a new study finds.

THURSDAY, April 5 (HealthDay News) — Parents of children with cancer often distrust online information about their child’s illness and also fear what kind of information they might find, according to a new study.

THURSDAY, April 5 (HealthDay News) — There’s evidence that a class of antibiotics banned for use in poultry in 2005 is still being used in U.S. poultry production, a new study says.

(HealthDay News) — Secondhand smoke can cause illness and early death in adults and children who don’t smoke.

(HealthDay News) — If you travel by plane during pregnancy, take some extra time to ensure a more comfortable journey.