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	Psoriasis Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Attack
	Date: 2007-02-22 11:27:35 Clicks: 0 Comments: 0
TUESDAY, Oct. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Psoriasis sufferers may face an increased risk of having a heart attack, a new study suggests. The risk appears to be most pronounced among younger patients with more severe forms of the disease, according to a p


	Health Tip: Watery Eyes?
	Date: 2007-02-22 11:27:33 Clicks: 0 Comments: 0
(HealthDay News) -- Watery eyes can be caused by a variety of factors, including an eye infection, allergy or irritation. Watery eyes also can signal a more serious problem, including a blocked tear duct that prevents tears from draining normally.


	Lipid Study Eyes Human Tears
	Date: 2007-02-22 11:27:32 Clicks: 0 Comments: 0
SUNDAY, Jan. 28 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. scientists are getting a better understanding of human tears. A team from Ohio State University say they\'ve identified a new class of lipids (a type of fat) that makes up part of the tear film. These new li


	Lifestyle, Genes Join to Boost Risk for Blindness in Elderly
	Date: 2007-02-22 11:27:31 Clicks: 0 Comments: 0
TUESDAY, Jan. 9 (HealthDay News) -- A combination of certain lifestyle factors and genetics can increase the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a new study says. AMD can cause blindness and is known to have both genetic and environmen


	Study Compares Laser Eye Surgery Techniques
	Date: 2007-02-22 11:27:31 Clicks: 0 Comments: 0
FRIDAY, Dec. 29 (HealthDay News) -- LASIK and LASEK eye surgeries are equally safe and effective, U.S. researchers conclude. In LASIK (laser in situ keratomileusis) surgery, a flap is made in the top layer of the eye\'s cornea, allowing a surgeon to


	Vision Problems Among Those Over 40 Costly
	Date: 2007-02-22 11:27:30 Clicks: 0 Comments: 0
MONDAY, Dec. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Major vision problems in people over 40 are costing the U.S. economy an estimated $35.4 billion a year, researchers report. \"Vision disorders that affect adults are a major health problem in the country and pose


	Health Tip: Your Child Needs Regular Eye Exams
	Date: 2007-02-22 11:27:30 Clicks: 0 Comments: 0
(HealthDay News) -- Regular eye checkups are important, especially for children, the American Optometric Association says. The newborn checkup at the hospital isn\'t enough, the group warns. By age 6 months, the association recommends that all child


	Health Tip: Do You Have Pink Eye?
	Date: 2007-02-22 11:27:29 Clicks: 0 Comments: 0
(HealthDay News) -- Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is a common condition that is easily passed from person to person. Here are the most common symptoms of pink eye, courtesy of the Nemours Foundation: Red or pink-tinted eyes or eyelids. Sw


	Health Tip: That Sty in Your Eye
	Date: 2007-02-22 11:27:29 Clicks: 0 Comments: 0
(HealthDay News) -- A sty is an abscess on or inside the eyelid at the base of the eyelashes. Usually a small, red bump, it\'s caused by an infection, and may recur if not properly treated. A warm compress may help speed up drainage of the sty, says


	Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Beats Shots For Kids Under 5
	Date: 2007-02-22 11:27:26 Clicks: 0 Comments: 0
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 14 (HealthDay News) -- In news that\'s sure to be met with millions of tiny shouts of glee, researchers report that the nasal spray version of the flu vaccine is much better than the shot at protecting the youngest children against t


	Health Tip: Tobacco Ills
	Date: 2007-02-22 11:27:12 Clicks: 0 Comments: 0
(HealthDay News) -- It\'s no secret that tobacco use isn\'t good for you. But here\'s a list of exactly which illnesses it can cause or contribute to, courtesy of the Montgomery County, Md., Department of Health and Human Services: Heart and vascul


	Aging Population Is Boosting Europe's Cancer Rate: Study
	Date: 2007-02-22 11:27:12 Clicks: 0 Comments: 0
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- As Europe\'s population gets older, cancer rates will rise, a new French study suggests. \"Cancer remains an important public health problem in Europe, and the aging of the European population will cause these


	Brain Region That Fuels Addiction Found
	Date: 2007-02-22 11:27:10 Clicks: 0 Comments: 0
THURSDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- A small area of the brain nestled inside the cerebral cortex might explain why smoking is such a hard habit to break. A new study of 69 smokers with brain injuries showed that those who had damage to the insula


	Antibody Holds Promise Against Lung Cancer
	Date: 2007-02-22 11:27:09 Clicks: 0 Comments: 0
THURSDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- A new antibody may be effective against both mutated forms of a protein linked to lung cancer, U.S. researchers report. Different mutant forms of the protein EGFR play a major role in the development of many cas


	Doctors Rarely Note Sleep Problems of Elderly
	Date: 2007-02-22 11:27:06 Clicks: 0 Comments: 0
THURSDAY, Jan. 11 (HealthDay News) -- More than two-thirds of older patients report sleep problems, but doctors rarely note these complaints in the patients\' charts, a Northwestern University study finds. The study, published in a recent issue of

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