• Type 2 Diabetes

• Alzheimer's Disease

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

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

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

• Study Questions Cleanliness Of Home Kitchens

• Michael Douglas Says He'll Beat Throat Cancer

• Oregon Children Least Likely To Be Hospitalized For Asthma

Be prepared before you put baby in the tub

Here's how it could impair your liver

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

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

Statins, asthma meds, antidepressants and stimulants top the list

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

Study found older people preferred negative stories about younger folks

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

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

Similar to tennis elbow, painless growth appears to be instance of overuse

• Chronic Pain

• Overactive Bladder (OAB)

• Atrial Fibrillation

Findings reflect those of population studies in humans, researchers say

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

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

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

• Michael Douglas Says He'll Beat Throat Cancer

• Oregon Children Least Likely To Be Hospitalized For Asthma

• Botox Maker Pays $600 Million To Settle Marketing Investigation

• Obama Administration Appeals Judge's Order Banning Stem Cell Research

• Cough Medicine Ingredient May Get New Restrictions: FDA

Suggestions for getting home safely

Take care not to scratch the cornea

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

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

Findings may aid efforts to develop new ways to treat respiratory diseases in people, researchers say

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

Study suggests anti-clotting drug Plavix might help treat disease

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

Study finds insomniac men were more likely to die earlier

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

But researcher cautioned real risk is still very low for both late-term and pre-term newborns

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

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

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

• High Cholesterol

• Low Male Testosterone Levels

• Depression

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

Feds advise residents to shore up homes, store water and food, and monitor radio, TV for info on risks and evacuation

• Obama Administration Appeals Judge's Order Banning Stem Cell Research

• Cough Medicine Ingredient May Get New Restrictions: FDA

• Diabetes Top Reason for Vietnam Vets' Health Claims

• Restaurant Portions Too Large: Study

• Support for Health Care Law Declines: Poll

Who may be at risk for driving badly

Warning signs of the fungal infection

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

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

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

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

They urge more responsible programming, and ask doctors and parents to play a more involved role

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

• Migraine

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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

Pediatrician group issues new guidelines for sport-related head injuries

Mutation may be similar in both species, study suggests

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

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

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

• Ground Beef Recalled Due to E. coli: USDA

• New Test Helps Determines Need For Caesarean

• Appeals Court Rejects Vaccine Link to Autism

And help prevent falls

Here's what you could end up with

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

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

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

Trial showed modest benefit for patients with neuropathy, but side effects might be problem

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

Lip movements when signing connect to spoken language rather than to signs, researchers find

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

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

Findings may lead to new treatments for people with severe forms of the airway disorder, researchers say

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

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

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

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

• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

• Prostate Cancer Related Pain

• Type 2 Diabetes

Always check with a doctor, dietician before taking supplements, she advises

• Lower U.S. Birth Rate May Be Linked To Recession

• Narcolepsy, Swine Flu Vaccine Link Under Investigation>

• Typhoid Fears Spur Recall of Frozen Mamey Fruit Bars

• Two Superbug Gene Cases Reported In Austria

• First U.S. Face Transplant Patient Doing Well After Final Surgery

It's a common infection in children

Symptoms often vary

In 10% of patients, virus was eradicated in blood but living in spinal fluid

Being on the alert for symptoms can be key to preventing brain damage

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

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

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

Study shows that they can fool doctors on certain tests

After repeated blows in various sports, teen nearly dies

After decade of big decreases, number of teens lighting up stays steady

Mice trained to zero in on infected duck feces in USDA experiment

Bran extracts could be added to food, beverages, and provide a natural colorant, scientists say

Mortality ranged from an annual low of 3,300 to a high of 49,000 during last 30 years

Positive samples turn up at Iowa farms involved in outbreak

• Osteoarthritis of the Knee

• Schizophrenia

• Depression

Survey found agnostics, atheists almost twice as likely to make choices that hasten end of life

Some see yearning for a cure for a chronic illness as counterproductive

• Company Recalls Two Hip Replacement Systems

• Seniors Face Large Drug Cost Increases: Report

• Epidurals During Labor Protect Muscles: Study

• FDA Warns About TimeOut Capsules

• Traffic Crashes Cost $99 Billion Annually: Report

Suggestions for easier potty training

Common symptoms of the condition

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

People with disabilities, mental woes have toughest time recovering from hurricanes, bombings: analysis

Carpal tunnel syndrome study shows how different pain measurements can impact quality of life

Expert offers tips for safe workouts on scorching days

Greater exposure to BPA associated with slight rise in hormone levels in men, researchers say

Ob-gyn group says action will prevent infections and not harm newborns

Experts tell you what you need to know in the wake of a massive recall

They improved vision without side effects, small study found

Biological clock genes affected by too much alcohol, researchers report

• Tinnitus

• Hot Flashes (Postmenopausal Women)

• Daily Aspirin Use

2007 data shows many families with private insurance still can't get adequate pediatric care

Less screening, later diagnosis among black patients, researchers found

• Traffic Crashes Cost $99 Billion Annually: Report

• Millions Of Seniors May Have To Change Medicare Drug Plans: Analysis

• Mr. Magic Male Enhancer Capsules Pose Health Risk: FDA

• FDA Issues Proposed Guidelines For Restaurant Nutrition Labeling

• FDA Not Backing Vaccine That Protects Hens in UK from Salmonella: Report

• 'Tootsie Tanner' Radiation Can Harm Skin, Eyes: FDA

Warning signs of foodborne illness

Possible symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Experimental drug could help patients whose tumors carry particular gene mutation

Finding true for "significant" percentage of people, researchers say

Latest study correlates insulin troubles with dementia-linked brain plaques

Experts say judge's injunction on using federal funds effectively halts work in labs across the country

Swedish study suggests pounds put on during high-cal, low-exercise periods stick around

Relaxation techniques may help prevent, reduce some of the worst effects, researchers suggest

Researchers identify robust association between the two

Worsening economy has not led to higher incidence between 2007-08, researchers say

Teetotalers' lower survival partly explained by other health, social issues, study found

• Overweight Volunteers

• Ulcerative Colitis

• Hepatitis C

Study found adding it to medications lessened symptoms

• 'Tootsie Tanner' Radiation Can Harm Skin, Eyes: FDA

• 380,000 Pounds of Deli Meats Recalled

• Joint Replacement Company Warned About Illegal Marketing: FDA

• Doctors Puzzled Over Muscle Damage to Oregon Football Players

Suggestions for planning ahead

Why your doctor may advise against it

Finding conflicts with previous research that found Avandia riskier than Actos

Danish analysis of over 800,000 births shows no link

Experts say individual risk is low, more research is needed

Taiwanese researchers show a molecular connection

Procedure used in high-risk cases made little difference, researchers say

Experts say the injunction on using federal funds effectively halts work in labs across the country

When 'cross-talk' in brain starts to overlap, reaction time is affected, study finds

Danish analysis can't prove cause and effect, but experts say moderate consumption 'prudent'

Those who had procedure for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy did better long-term, study finds

Findings could underscore why deficiency plays role in host of serious ills

But expert notes several key differences in two spills

Study found drinking associated with increase in hormone receptor-positive cancers

20 bottles of some types needed to get the polyphenols of one home-brewed cup, study finds

Adolescent boys most likely to be hurt, researcher says

• Iron-Deficiency Anemia

• High Cholesterol

• Chronic Low Back Pain

People who drank two glasses prior to eating dropped more pounds, study found

Nearly 2,000 reports of salmonella infections in people in about 22 states

• Judge Calls Halt to Obama Policy to Expand Stem Cell Research

• Doctors Puzzled Over Muscle Damage to Oregon Football Players

• White House to Revise New Medical Privacy Rules

• Drugs Protect Monkeys Against Ebola, Marburg Viruses

• Mental Woes Still Trouble Kids Displaced By Katrina: Study

When your belly feels tight and full

Signs that drinking is a problem

Ongoing research suggests it's a potent form of protection against infection

Some treatments might be less costly short term, but more expensive over time, study finds

Condition afflicts a million Americans, but cause, treatments remain elusive

These women may also become more disabled from the bone disease, study finds

Actual number of cases among those under 40 still small, but trend raises flags, researcher says

New synthetic surface should 'make it easier for the cells to divide and grow,' they say

In 3 studies, scientists isolate & analyze protein produced by BRCA2

Expert offers tips for ragweed, grass and other seasonal allergies

Producer says there have been laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella enteritidis

Keep in touch, but give them independence and privacy, expert recommends

Producer says there have been laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella enteritidis

Strategy helped those with cluster of unhealthy heart risk factors, study found

• Memory Loss

• Epilepsy

• Hot Flashes

Parents need to help protect children from online harassment, risky acts, expert says

Program that rewarded fast report turnaround cut delays, researchers found

More study needed to clarify role that diet plays in development of the disease, researchers say

• Parkinson's Drug May Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Events: FDA

• FDA Panel Endorses Antidepressant for Back Pain

• Baseball Pitcher Roger Clemens Denies Steroid Use

• Drug Company Letter About Avandia Misleading: U.S.

How to express your concern

Here are possible triggers

For Maryland woman, removing growth brought eyes back to normal

Regardless of actual risk, the anxiety made them more likely to tumble, study shows

Driving skills still impaired after drinkers think they're sober, research shows

Substantial relief found with both sham, traditional Chinese acupuncture, researchers find

Just a few puffs trigger genetic changes in cells that could spur disease, experts say

UV rays threaten the eyes as much as the skin, experts warn

Less invasive procedure raises chances of finding high-risk lesions, study finds