Kidneys and the Urinary System in the News

Health-Care Shoppers Still in the Dark, Study Says

06/18/2013 - Information on state websites isn't useful, researchers find

MRIs Spot 'Hidden' Fungal Infections From Tainted Steroid Shots

06/18/2013 - More cases will continue to surface, study author predicts

Every Minute Counts for Stroke Victims, Study Confirms

06/18/2013 - Quick treatment improves odds for survival and mobility, researchers find

Common Childhood Vaccine Won't Worsen Juvenile Arthritis: Study

06/18/2013 - Safety of measles-mumps-rubella booster shot had previously been called into question

Fewer Young Americans Lack Health Care Coverage

06/18/2013 - But 45 million Americans overall still don't have health insurance

Blood Test Might Predict Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Study Finds

06/18/2013 - Evidence of two autoantibodies signaled a 70 percent risk, researchers say

Could Catching Up on Sleep Lower Your Diabetes Risk?

06/18/2013 - Early study supports weekend power sleeping

Gene Research May Help Spot Baby's Obesity Risk

06/18/2013 - Finding might lead to better ways to prevent those at higher risk from becoming overweight later

Polluted Air Linked to Autism Risk

06/18/2013 - Pregnant women who live with smog at higher risk, but experts caution the finding is not definitive

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment May Not Work As Well for Heavier Patients

06/18/2013 - Although more medication taken by obese patients in study, remission was less likely

Lots of Americans Want Health Care Via Their Smartphone

06/18/2013 - But all too often, the demand outpaces the technology to deliver it, Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds

Facebook Users Really 'Liked' Organ Donor Option: Study

06/18/2013 - State transplant registries saw massive influx of donors in a single day after social media giant tweaked profiles

Scans Uncover Dangerous Hardening of Abdominal Aorta

06/18/2013 - MRI study found higher risk of future stroke, heart attack

Concussion Damage Looks Much Like Early Alzheimer's: Study

06/18/2013 - Preliminary finding suggests mild brain injury triggers long-lasting abnormalities in white matter

Could 'Moderate' Drinking Be Safe During Pregnancy?

06/18/2013 - British study finds no problems with balance in kids, but some experts have concerns about the findings

Health Highlights: June 18, 2013

06/18/2013 -

Health Tip: Bring Moisture Back to Dry Skin

06/18/2013 - Don't bathe with hot water

Health Tip: Cook With Lean Dairy Products

06/18/2013 - Cut the fat without losing calcium

Statins Plus Certain Antibiotics May Set Off Toxic Reaction: Study

06/17/2013 - Harmful effects in older patients include muscle, kidney damage, researchers say

Hot Weather Takes Toll on Farmworkers: Study

06/17/2013 - Many contend with extreme temperatures in sleeping quarters; daytime fatigue could threaten worker safety