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Early HIV Therapy Boosts Children s Survival . - WEDNESDAY, July 25 -- Starting anti-HIVtreatment soon after birth is clearly the best means of ensuring infectedchildren s survival, a new trial finds.
DEA raids LA medical marijuana clinics . Federal agents raided 10 marijuana clinics Wednesday, the same day city leaders introduced a measure calling for an end to the crackdown on the dispensaries allowed under state law.

3 Surrender on Lake Martin Boating Hit-and-Run Charges. Three Dadeville men have surrendered to Tallapoosa County authorities in a Fourth of July boating hit-and-run incident on Lake Martin. via ABC 33/40.
Pro-Putin youth at summer camp. "He'll be a bum and die in the gutter!" It was like the first day of summer camp at this lakeside resort, but the scrubbed young campers in T-shirts and casual clothes had more than beadwork and canoeing on their minds. via The South Mississippi Sun Herald.

Most 'Best Hospitals' Rankings Deserved. Most, but not all, hospitals ranked as ‘America’s best’ also rank high in survival among heart attack patients, a new analysis finds.
Pumpkin Extract May Help Treat Type 1 Diabetes. Pumpkin extract may help protect insulin-making pancreatic cells from type 1 diabetes, according to Chinese lab tests on rats.
Selenium Supplements: Diabetes Risk. Taking selenium supplements may, over time, make type 2 diabetes more likely, experts report in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Poor Diet May Affect Teen Asthma. Teens who skimp on fruit, veggies, and omega-3 fatty acids may be more likely to have asthma symptoms, experts write in Chest.
Italian Diet Secrets. How do the Italians manage to enjoy delectable Mediterranean foods, yet maintain healthy weights?
FDA OKs Exelon Patch for Alzheimer's DIsease, Parkinson's Dementia. The FDA has approved the Exelon Patch, the first skin patch for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.

5 Nice Things to Do for Your Feet. From blisters to inflamed tendons, summer can be tough on toes.
Salmonella From Pet Turtle Kills Baby. A baby girl in Florida died in March of salmonella infection linked to her family's small pet turtle, says the CDC.

Wives Wield Decision-Making Power in Marriage. Women have more decision-making power in most marriages, researchers report in the Journal of Counseling Psychology.
Kids' Bones at Risk From Low Vitamin D. Hours of playing video games and drinking sodas instead of milk may be putting children's bones at risk due to low vitamin D levels.
Improving Alzheimer's Diagnosis. An international panel of experts proposes using high-tech tests to radically change -- and speed -- Alzheimer's disease diagnosis.
Value of Meditation for Health Unproven. Meditation is increasingly popular as a complementary treatment for high blood pressure, heart disease, and other health conditions, but its therapeutic value remains unproven, researchers say.

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Tick-Related Disease Thrives In High Cholesterol Environments, Study Suggests. People who have high cholesterol levels may be much more susceptible to a particular disease transmitted by the bites of ticks, a new study in mice suggests.Scientists infected mice with Anaplasma phagocytophilum, the bacterium that causes human granulocytic anaplasmosis, a disease with flu-like symptoms. Bacteria levels were 10 times greater in mice that were genetically predisposed to high cholesterol levels and that were also fed a high-cholesterol diet.
5 Alcoholic Types in Alcoholism Study. New research on alcoholism shows that there are five types of alcoholics in the U.S., and more than a half are young adults.
Lexicon Develops Antibodies That Lower Triglycerides And Cholesterol As Potential New Therapy For Heart Disease. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today reported results from preclinical research demonstrating that antibodies directed to a potential new target, angiopoietin-like protein 4, rapidly lower triglycerides and cholesterol. Research suggests that a monoclonal antibody targeting ANGPTL4 may have therapeutic application in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Harry Potter Has Migraine Headaches? Harry Potter has "probable migraine," according to headache specialists who diagnosed the fictional character's migraine headaches.
5 Summertime Tips for Healthy Ears. Experts explain how to avoid ear problems that are triggered by everything from swimming to loud music.
Mild Weight Loss May Help People With Type 2 Diabetes. Losing a modest amount of body weight -- about 8% -- may help the health of people with type 2 diabetes, experts report in Diabetes Care.

Chronic Health Problems Soar in Kids. The number of U.S. children with chronic health conditions has risen dramatically in the past four decades, according to a new report.
Putting Feelings Into Words Eases Pain. Putting your feelings into words may actually lessen the pain felt by the brain, reports a new study in Psychological Science.

New Insight Into How Low HDL Causes Heart Disease. Researchers have found that one of the reasons people with low HDL - a molecule that helps eliminate excess cholesterol from arteries - are at risk of developing heart disease could be a defective version of a protein called ABCA1.People with familial low HDL, or hypolipoproteinemia, have an impaired ability to transport cholesterol out of their cells, which leads to an accumulation of cholesterol in many tissues.
Too Much Of A Key Protein Observed In Type 2 Diabetes Patients. Researchers have shown that key chemicals that carry cholesterol and fats in the blood accumulate in people with type 2 diabetes, which may help improve treatment of this disease.Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which blood sugar is higher than it should be and too much insulin is produced to counter this blood sugar increase.

Study: Echinacea Cuts Colds by Half. Taking the herbal supplement echinacea can cut you chances of catching a cold by more than half and shorten the duration of a cold by an average of 1.4 days, a new review of the research shows.
Train Your Brain With Exercise. Not only is exercise smart for your heart and weight, but it can make you smarter and better at what you do.
'Good' Cholesterol Levels may be Slightly Boosted by Exercise. Regular exercise appears to modestly increase levels of high-density lipoprotein, or "good," cholesterol, according to a meta-analysis study in Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.A low level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide, according to background information in the article.
Recipe Makeovers for All-American Food. American foods like potato salad, cornbread, and apple pie are not only yummy, but part of our culinary heritage. Here are some tips to help make them lower in calories and fat.
Statins - Findings Depend On Who Has Funded The Research. Research on the effectiveness of a major class of drug - statins, used to reduce cholesterol - has come under the spotlight in a new article published in PLoS Medicine. There are several statins now on the market and many research trials have compared different brands of statin 'head-to-head'.

Statins - Findings Depend On Who Has Funded The Research. Research on the effectiveness of a major class of drug - statins, used to reduce cholesterol - has come under the spotlight in a new article published in PLoS Medicine. There are several statins now on the market and many research trials have compared different brands of statin 'head-to-head'.
New Insight Into How Low HDL Causes Heart Disease. Researchers have found that one of the reasons people with low HDL - a molecule that helps eliminate excess cholesterol from arteries - are at risk of developing heart disease could be a defective version of a protein called ABCA1.People with familial low HDL, or hypolipoproteinemia, have an impaired ability to transport cholesterol out of their cells, which leads to an accumulation of cholesterol in many tissues.

Chatty Doctors Waste Office-Visit Time. A new study suggests chatty doctors who talk about their personal life during office visits may be wasting patients' valuable time.
'Good' Cholesterol Levels may be Slightly Boosted by Exercise. Regular exercise appears to modestly increase levels of high-density lipoprotein, or "good," cholesterol, according to a meta-analysis study in Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.A low level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide, according to background information in the article.
Study: Echinacea Cuts Colds by Half. Taking the herbal supplement echinacea can cut you chances of catching a cold by more than half and shorten the duration of a cold by an average of 1.4 days, a new review of the research shows.

Train Your Brain With Exercise. Not only is exercise smart for your heart and weight, but it can make you smarter and better at what you do.
Recipe Makeovers for All-American Food. American foods like potato salad, cornbread, and apple pie are not only yummy, but part of our culinary heritage. Here are some tips to help make them lower in calories and fat.
Too Much Of A Key Protein Observed In Type 2 Diabetes Patients. Researchers have shown that key chemicals that carry cholesterol and fats in the blood accumulate in people with type 2 diabetes, which may help improve treatment of this disease.Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which blood sugar is higher than it should be and too much insulin is produced to counter this blood sugar increase.

ADHD in Adults: 10 Important Questions. 10 Important Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Adult ADHD.
How to Avoid the 'Demons' of Summer. Tips for keeping your cool when obnoxious behavior tries to ruin your summer fun.
Tips to Reduce the Side Effects of ADHD Medications. Simple steps such as changing dinnertime and healthy snacking can help reduce the side effects of ADHD medications.

Smoking May Hinder Alcoholism Recovery. Smoking may hinder the brain in recovery from alcoholism, researchers report in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research.
Can Immune Treatment Cure Diabetes? Scientists at the American Diabetes Association meeting report progress in immune therapies that could stop type 1 diabetes in its tracks.

Behavioral Treatment for ADHD. WebMD explains how behavioral treatment may work for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in both children and adults.
Smoking May Hinder Alcoholism Recovery. Smoking may hinder the brain in recovery from alcoholism, researchers report in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research.
Medical Treatment of ADHD. Drug therapy is an important component of treating ADHD. There are many types of drugs that can be used to control symptoms. WebMD takes a look at drug treatments for ADHD.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are generally grouped into three categories: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.
Parenting a Child with ADHD. Here are some guidelines on parenting a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Summer Skin Makeover. Five skin care tips to get your skin healthy and glowing in time for Memorial Day.
Can Immune Treatment Cure Diabetes? Scientists at the American Diabetes Association meeting report progress in immune therapies that could stop type 1 diabetes in its tracks.

Candy Cigarettes May Lead to the Real Thing. "The risk of becoming a smoker is associated with using candy cigarettes." Childhood puffs on candy cigarettes may lead to adult smoking habits, a new study warns. via Health Resources.
Batter Up for the Girls. One of the most satisfying scenes in the baseball movie "A League of Their Own" occurs at the Rockford Peaches' opening game, when an oaf of a spectator calls out in falsetto, " Girls can't play ball!" Outfielder Ellen Sue glances at her teammates, then silences the lout with a fastball to the k..
'Hey Paula': Her Life As American I-dull. Anyone who doesn't believe that "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul has a tenuous grip on reality need only watch the opening moments of her new reality series, "Hey Paula," tonight on Bravo.
Candy Cigarettes May Make Future Smokers. A U.S. study suggests that children who play with candy cigarettes may become future cigarette smokers. via RedOrbit.
U.S. Preventive Medicine Encourages the International Community to Embrace Prevention. "We believe preventive medicine will contribute to solving the world's healthcare challenges" Driven by personal experiences, entrepreneur Christopher Fey has launched an entirely new kind of healthcare company. via Earth Times.
A Day to Float the Bahnar Boat. Abandon ship! goes the cry in the middle of the Mekong River area.

The Boss of 9-to-5. Liz Claiborne built her fashion business by catering to the needs of working women. Over the years, the brand deserted them, as did much of the fashion industry. When Claiborne died Tuesday, at 78, her company was trying to woo them back.
Candy Cigarettes Desensitize Children To Harm Of Smoking According To.. "The continued existence of these products helps promote smoking as a culturally or socially acceptable activity." New research suggests that playing with candy cigarettes may favorably set the minds of some children towards becoming future cigarette smokers. via MediLexicon.
Paris Hilton, Free To Speak Her Mind. Guilty pleasure? No, not really. It was more just guilty guilt -- though Paris Hilton, the subject of the interview seen round the world on CNN last night, kept insisting that she had passed a crossroads in life and is a better person because of it.