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Newer, Pricier Prostate Cancer Radiation No Better Than Old: Study

05/20/2013 - Researchers looked at men who had the therapy after surgery

Certain COPD Meds Might Raise Heart Risks, Study Says

05/20/2013 - But benefits of 'bronchodilators' tend to outweigh risks, specialist adds

Losing Weight May Ease Chronic Heartburn

05/20/2013 - Study found shedding pounds reduced GERD symptoms among overweight, obese patients

Weekend 'Catch-Up' Sleep May Cut Young Drivers' Crash Risk

05/20/2013 - Study found 21 percent higher chance of accident among those who slept less than 6 hours a night

Sports May Be OK With Defibrillator, Study Says

05/20/2013 - But each patient must make decision with doctor's input

Favorite Music May Ease Anxiety in ICU Patients

05/20/2013 - Those who heard well-loved tunes in study needed less sedation medicine

Nighttime Docs at ICUs Don't Boost Patient Outcomes: Study

05/20/2013 - Patients do just as well with medical residents and nurses, researchers say

Noise, Dirty Air May Be Double Whammy for the Heart

05/20/2013 - Both pollution sources associated with hardening of arteries, study suggests

Living Near Major Roadways in Pregnancy Tied to Respiratory Woes in Children

05/20/2013 - Infants may have higher risk for conditions like pneumonia, study found

Revised Sunscreen Labels Should Help Consumers Make Wiser Choices

05/20/2013 - New survey finds 1 in 7 products still claim an 'SPF' rating of 50 or higher

Women Less Likely to Get Trauma Center Care After Injury: Study

05/20/2013 - More research into factors behind trend, effects on outcomes is needed, study author says

Health Highlights: May 20, 2013

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Study: Older Whooping Cough Vaccine More Effective

05/20/2013 - But it was phased out because of side effects; newer version works, study notes

ADHD in Childhood May Raise Risk for Obesity in Adulthood

05/20/2013 - Study found boys with the disorder were twice as likely to have a higher body-mass index when they were men

Many Can Blame Family for Their Bunions

05/20/2013 - These and other foot disorders are 'highly inheritable,' study finds

Health Tip: Help Children Eat Healthier

05/20/2013 - Set a good example

Health Tip: Help Keep Teen Drivers Safe

05/20/2013 - Enforce basic rules

Extra Vitamin D May Ease Crohn's Symptoms, Study Finds

05/20/2013 - Improvements reported in muscle strength, fatigue and quality of life

Sleep Apnea in Seniors Tied to Alzheimer's in Study

05/20/2013 - Connection appeared strongest among thinner people, researcher says

New Device May Show Doctors More of the Colon

05/20/2013 - Advanced colonoscope has wider range of view than traditional models, picks up more polyps, study finds