Brain changes seen in former anorexics NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young women who suffered from anorexia during their teen years have persistent changes in the structure of their brains, and deficits in cognition, if they haven't fully recovered from the illness, according to Canadian investigators.

Preeclampsia may up risk of kidney disease NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who develop preeclampsia during pregnancy appear to be at increased risk for developing end-stage renal disease (ESRD) later in life -- although the absolute risk is small -- new research suggests.

Statin drugs not linked to increased cancer risk NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The so-called statin drugs that lower cholesterol so well do not lead to a greater risk of developing cancer, a new study indicates.

Fenofibrate and CoQ may lessen diabetic heart risk NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The cholesterol-lowering product fenofibrate in combination with the popular supplement coenzyme Q10, or CoQ, appears to have beneficial effects for people with type 2 diabetes and mildly impaired heart function, researchers report.

Verbally aggressive mothers also more controlling NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Mothers who are generally "verbally aggressive" also tend to try to tightly control their children's activities -- possibly creating behavior problems instead of preventing them, a small study suggests.

Married-single health gap becoming narrower NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many studies have shown that married people tend to be in better health than singles, but that gap has been steadily narrowing in the U.S., a new study shows.

Kids' ear infections may fuel weight gain NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children with a history of painful ear infections may be at increased risk of being overweight later in life, according to research presented this week at the National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS).

Warm-up routine helps women avoid ACL injury NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Female college soccer players can help protect themselves from injuring the key stabilizing ligament of the knee joint with a series of exercises that can be done in less than a half-hour, a new study shows.

College students often have suicidal thoughts NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A 2006 survey of roughly 26,000 college students in the US shows that over half have thought about suicide at least once during their lifetime.

Male infertility fix works for men over 40 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A varicocele, an enlargement of veins in the scrotum, can impair a man's fertility. Fortunately, surgery can correct the problem, and now a new study shows the procedure is just as effective for older men as it is for younger men.

To live longer, stay active, calm and organized NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A 50-year long study suggests that men and women who are active, emotionally calm, and organized, may live longer than people with less positive personality traits such as anxiousness, anger, or fearfulness.

Board changes at University of Maryland Medical System Alex Hughes, a spokeswoman for the speaker, says John Erickson resigned at a board meeting Wednesday morning.

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Canada Recalls Various Deli Meat Brands The CFIA said the meat products possibly contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, all bearing the establishment number 97b,...

Some Trader Ming's-Brand Products Recalled The FSIS said Simmering Soup Inc. of Cumberland, R.I., recalled the Trader Ming's-brand products because they might contain soy,...

Amethyst Initiative says drinking age law isn't working A group of more than 100 U.S. college and university presidents say the drinking age of 21 years isn't working and has led to a culture of binge drinking....

Compression Stockings Often Incorrectly Used WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Compression stockings are used incorrectly in 29 percent of patients and sized incorrectly in 26 percent of patients, according to U.S.

Calcium Might Have Taste Humans Can Detect WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20 (HealthDay News) -- It may be time to add calcium to the types of tastes -- sweet, sour, salty, bitter and savory -- that can be detected by humans, according to...

Sex Diseases Snare Half Young Americans I watched TV's Frasier last evening - a sitcom that I particularly enjoy. But last night's episode went over the line. There was too much focusing on sex: Frasier and "his woman" falling on the bed several times......

Repeat Ultrasounds Predict Heart Risk Repeat ultrasound tests help predict who is likely to have a stroke or heart attack, researchers say.

Study: Medicare Web Site Hard to Use Medicare's web site isn't easy for many computer-savvy adults to use, University of Miami researchers report.

B Vitamins Don't Help in Heart Disease If you have heart disease, don't count on folic acid pills, with or without vitamin B6 and B12 supplements, to help you cut your cardiovascular risk, a study shows.

Impotence Drug Eases Prostate Problems Study shows that Cialis, a popular drug for erectile dysfunction, helps ease common urinary symptoms associated with enlarged prostate.

Americans Fatter in 37 States The U.S. obesity epidemic is gaining speed, with adult obesity rates up in 37 states and down in none. In 28 states, more than 1 in 4 people are obese.

Alexander Technique Eases Back Pain The Alexander technique, a little-known type of physical therapy designed to reduce chronic pain, is more effective at reducing back pain than exercise alone or massage therapy, according to a new study.

Adults Easily Fooled When Kids Lie A study shows that adults are easily fooled when a child says a real event did not happen, while adults are better at detecting when a child is creating an event and making up the details.

Weight Loss From Addiction Drug Vigabatrin, now being tested as a treatment for cocaine addiction, lessens obese rats' craving for food. They lose about 20% of their body weight.

Claire's Bears Bring Comfort to Kids With Facial Deformities Teenager born with cleft lip and palate becomes fundraiser and advocate for kids like her

Millions of Women -- and Men -- Suffer from Anorexia A new study will evaluate treatments

Genetic Factor in Colon Cancer Discovered Scientists believe discovery could lead to a simple blood test to identify people susceptible to inherited colon cancer

Study Shows Low-Income Women in Kenya Get Substandard Treatment Several allege they were verbally abused by nurses and officials in public maternity wards

VAI: lowering enzyme could fight cancer Lowering levels of a specific enzyme could lead to more effective strategies to fight cancer, if research at the Van Andel Institute holds up.

Anti-Wrinkle Skin Treatments Can Work, Study Finds You may be able to turn back the hands of time's impact on your skin, after all. Research from the University of Michigan indicates three types of wrinkle treatments are effective in smoothing out the signs of aging, in varying degrees.

Common Drug May Boost SIDS Risk An ingredient in a medication you may have in your home could be putting your baby at a higher chance of succumbing to sudden infant death syndrome.

FDA Tests 'Personalized Medicine' A pharmacy benefits manager, Medco, will provide information for two years on pharmacogenomics, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. ...

Angioplasty Through Wrist May Be Safer Patients who have an angioplasty though the wrist rather than the groin seem to have fewer complications.

Health Tip: Prevent Bath Time Injuries (HealthDay News) -- To help keep bath time safe and fun for your baby, the American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions when it's time to...