| Robots Have Students Putting Science First There's hopeful news for those concerned that U.S. students lag behind when it comes to science and math. Word Count:332 |  |
| Three Words Help Focus Fight Against Polio Three simple words--End Polio Now-are raising worldwide awareness of Rotary's fight to eradicate this crippling childhood disease. Word Count:147 |  |
| Treating The Pain Of Gout Flares If you ever suffer from gout, you'll know that the disease is characterized by sudden, intense, burning pain as well as swelling, redness, warmth and joint stiffness, most often in the big toe. Word Count:704 |  |
| Growing More Food for Less The next time you enjoy a meal, thank a farmer. U.S. farmers are more productive than ever. They each feed an average of 155 people. Word Count:414 |  |
| Self-Testing Easy And Accurate According to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, self-testing for a serious condition can be easy, accurate and acceptable to many people. Word Count:269 |  |
| Improving Science And Math Education Responding to President Obama's call to improve science literacy among American students, a foundation committed to science education has announced a new nationwide initiative. Word Count:432 |  |
| Improving Women's Quality Of Life Women are often surprised by the degree to which menopause can affect every aspect of their lives, found a recent survey. Learning more about this life change may help reduce potentially negative aspects. Word Count:359 |  |
| Savings And Your Cell When it comes to your phone and your finances, there's one number--and an important question-it may pay you to consider. Word Count:155 |  |
| New Technology Keeps Patients Safer After Surgery If you or someone you care about will be hospitalized this year, there may be good news for you. Word Count:502 |  |
| My Little Miracle
Every birth can be considered a miracle, but for those whose parenting journey has been more challenging, a baby can seem even more miraculous. Word Count:247 |  |
| State Laws Prohibiting Drivers' Use Of Handsets Have Motorists Switching To Safer Hands-Free Option As state legislatures continue to enact new regulations prohibiting drivers from using handheld phones, hands-free devices are increasingly becoming a necessity for many motorists. Word Count:425 |  |
| Many Hands Help In A Time Of Need When Haiti was devastated by a massive earthquake, volunteers rushed to help, including Miami Heat basketball star Alonzo Mourning. Word Count:355 |  |
| Better Conversations With Your Doctor May Lead To Improved Heart Health Many people may not realize that a simple conversation could help improve their lives. Word Count:314 |  |
| Medical Imaging Safety Study Shows Patients Need More Information Many older adults have implantable devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators or stimulators, which can make receiving an MRI risky. Word Count:418 |  |
| In Focus: Camera Users Have Gone Digital To get an accurate snapshot of America's camera use, just think digital. Word Count:354 |  |
| Lab Test Makes Checking For Diabetes--and "Pre-Diabetes"--Easier No matter what Washington does on health reform, there's a lot you can do to reform your own health, especially when it comes to diabetes. Word Count:280 |  |
| Good News For People With COPD: How To Reduce The Chance Of A Flare-Up For many people, daily activities such as getting dressed or going up a flight of stairs can be a struggle. Word Count:612 |  |
| Promising New Medicines In The Pharmaceutical Pipeline
There is encouraging news in the fight against childhood diseases. Word Count:402 |  |
| High-Tech Repair Jobs Are Part Of The Work-From-Home Trend When it comes to finding a rewarding job, a growing number of people think there's no place like home. Word Count:385 |  |
| Prevention And Treatment Of Gout A little knowledge can help you protect your health. Word Count:727 |  |
| Protecting Your Health Some surprising facts could change the way you look at protecting your health. Word Count:155 |  |
| How To Get Help Dealing With Low Vision Eye-opening news for many people with poor vision and those who care for and about them. Word Count:385 |  |
| Finding Accurate Food And Nutrition Information Here's food for thought: A recent survey from the American Dietetic Association (ADA) shows that nearly eight in 10 Americans are interested in locating reliable online sources of nutrition information. Word Count:457 |  |
| Joint Research Project To Create A Genetic Map Of Childhood Cancers Researchers have joined forces in an unprecedented effort to identify the genetic changes that give rise to some of the world's most challenging childhood cancers. Word Count:431 |  |
| Tips From A Dr. Mom To Keep Your Family Healthy For many families, mom is the first line of defense when it comes to keeping everyone healthy and happy. Word Count:395 |  |
| Tips For Hitting Healthy Milestones Year-Round Any time of year can be a good time to set new goals for what you want to achieve in the following months. Word Count:519 |  |
| Study Shows Bands Work Acupressure bands can help reduce nausea in children, according to a recent study by the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Word Count:160 |  |
| New Drug Provides One-Two Punch Against High Blood Pressure You need to get your blood pressure checked regularly, even if you don't have high blood pressure right now, as there are often no outwardly recognizable symptoms. Word Count:1059 |  |
| New Help For Cancer Survivors Of the millions of cancer survivors in the United States today, at least 270,000 were originally diagnosed when they were under the age of 21. Word Count:361 |  |
| Talk To Your Doctor: Getting It Right People may spend hours preparing for a date but fail to prepare for a far more important meeting-with their doctor. Word Count:591 |  |
| Joint Replacement Surgery: What Patients Should Know Joint replacement surgery can help restore a person's mobility and quality of life and is becoming increasingly common. Word Count:468 |  |
| A Hormone-Related Condition Targets Young Girls There's hopeful news for parents whose daughter may have a genetic disorder that can affect her development. Word Count:361 |  |
| Soybean Yields Rise Good news for consumers: Although U.S. soybean yields have hovered in the 40-bushel-per-acre range for the past decade, plant breeding and technology advances are now enabling farmers to realize higher yield and profit potential. Word Count:254 |  |
| New Diagnostic Tool For Ovarian Cancer According to the American Cancer Society, ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer death in women. Word Count:332 |  |
| New HIV Study Helps Women And People Of Color Get Support And Access To Care "Having a support system is critical when you're living with HIV. It keeps you strong and helps you remember you're not alone." Word Count:612 | |
| Health Literacy Can Protect You And Your Family From Dangerous Errors You can improve your health literacy. Word Count:511 |  |
| Fibromyalgia Explained: A Conversation with Dr. Philip Mease An estimated six to 12 million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia, a chronic and debilitating condition marked by widespread pain and decreased physical functioning. Word Count:756 | |
| The First Step To Cancer Survival Learning that you have been diagnosed with cancer is not easy but having the right tools could make it easier to know what to do next. Word Count:370 |  |
| At High Risk For Heart Attack Or Stroke But Having Trouble With Your Medication? An estimated 80 million people in the United States have one or more forms of cardiovascular disease. Word Count:1037 | |
| New Treatment Helps Woman Fight Husband's Metastatic Kidney Cancer Because of her career at the Robert and Beverly Lewis Cancer Care Center in Pomona, California, where she helps raise visibility about the center's comprehensive cancer care, Tami Barto has been familiar with the daily battles of cancer patients and their families. Word Count:1342 | |
| Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure: After All These Years, Still The Silent Killer If someone told you that you could help stop a "silent killer" from making you a victim if you knew two certain numbers and could change them, would you want to know how? Word Count:488 |  |
| Signs And Symptoms Of Gout Gout pain is highly treatable and there are ways to reduce the risk of gout recurrence. Word Count:674 |  |
| When Getting "Mommed" Helps According to a survey conducted by Braun Research, nearly six in 10 Americans agree that when they're sick, nothing is better than being "mothered." Word Count:374 |  |
| Early Detection Is Key To Prevent Women's Cancer Recent Pap test recommendations and new vaccine approvals have brought cervical cancer screening into the spotlight and may have some women confused about what to do to protect themselves. Word Count:579 |  |
| How Technology Can Boost Student Achievement American schools can turn to a scientifically proven, standards-based digital media service and a dynamic user community that empowers teachers to improve student achievement. Word Count:389 |  |
| A New Answer To Tiny Worms That Cause Farmers Big Problems Many of the farmers who supply America's food at fair prices have a new way to deal with an old trouble. Word Count:371 |  |
| Movies theaters reign as America's favorite entertainment destination Long gone are the days of heading off to the movie theater just to catch the latest flick. Word Count:554 |  |
| Americans Weigh In On Hot-Button Topics What keeps Americans up at night and what do they feel they can do about it? Word Count:500 | |
| Technology Takes On The Battle Of The Bulge Two-thirds of adults in the U.S. are now obese or overweight, according to recent research by the Trust for America's Health. Word Count:391 |  |
| Building High-Tech Skills In Students Teaching students STEM skills--skills in science, technology, engineering and math--could be the formula for their future success. Word Count:364 |  |
| Phones That Bridge The Gap Between Work And Play There's good news for those who have had to sacrifice functionality or fun with their mobile phone in the past. Word Count:617 | |
| Asthma Patients May Be Accepting A High Burden Of Disease If you suffer from asthma, you may be accepting a life filled with interruptions and restrictions to daily activities due to bothersome symptoms. Word Count:655 |  |
| Gifts For Music Lovers When it comes to holiday gift giving, Tivoli Audio presents unparalleled high-fidelity music systems for the entire family in a wide range of colors, designs and finishes. Word Count:198 |  |
| Walking Away From Varicose Veins Clearing up some popular misconceptions about a common condition could be good for your health. Word Count:529 |  |
| Chronically Ill May Breathe Easier There could be good news for millions of chronic disease patients who are concerned about getting the medicines they need. Word Count:378 |  |
| Diet, Discipline, New Drug Therapy Help Tame Rare Genetic Disorder When you meet 23-year-old Tampa native Ryan Cates, you'd probably never guess he has been battling a rare genetic disorder since birth. Word Count:679 |  |
| Digital Music Technology Is "Ear" To Stay Digital technology has changed many Americans' tunes when it comes to how they buy, store and listen to music. Word Count:366 |  |
| Thyroid Problems Can Affect Your Health When the thyroid doesn't work properly, health problems can result, including weight fluctuation, skin disorders, depression, fatigue and trouble sleeping. Word Count:172 |  |
| The Right Call When you're giving the gift of a phone, reflect on the individual's lifestyle and select a phone that matches. Word Count:175 |  |
| Protecting Yourself This Season Easy, effective and inexpensive ways to protect yourself from catching a cold or the flu. Word Count:498 |  |
| Protect Children From Digital Disasters Suggestions for creating a positive online image. Word Count:359 |  |
| Game Trends Deliver More Entertainment Today's top video games aren't just scoring points with kids, they are also a big hit with other members of the American family. Word Count:514 |  |
| Video-Assisted Surgery Helps Lung Cancer Patients Many of the estimated 180,000 Americans who will be diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer--the most common form of lung cancer--this year may be able to breathe easier thanks to innovative treatments that make the disease a little easier to deal with. Word Count:466 |  |
| Get Digital With Your Holiday Gifts And Greetings Sharing snapshots with friends and family is a traditional, heartfelt way to add a personal touch to greetings, gifts and correspondence. Word Count:240 |  |
| The Holidays And ADHD--A Survival Guide For families affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the holiday season is often filled with a never-ending cycle of to-do lists that never get done, juggling acts that falter and expectations that fall short. Word Count:632 |  |
| Survey Shows Americans Want Faster Use Of Solar Energy To Help Cut Costs And Meet Nation's Growing Energy Needs Experts say one of the least expensive sources of power-solar energy-is also among the cleanest. Word Count:486 |  |
| Selecting The Right Digital Projector There's good news for those in the market for a digital projector. Word Count:422 |  |
| Winter: A Great Time For Science Discovery When it comes to sparking a child's interest in science, it seems cool weather could be key. Word Count:419 |  |
| All About The Buzz On Bioidentical Hormone Therapy If you are starting or have started the transition to menopause, you may be wondering if you should take menopausal hormone therapy to reduce your menopausal symptoms. Word Count:737 | |
| Natural Remedies To Relax Pets Disruptions in a household's daily routines--such as parties or guests--may cause some pets to become anxious and misbehave. That's why many pet parents take proactive steps to help their pets adjust to change and relieve stress. Word Count:183 |  |
| New Resource Offers Tools And Techniques To Help Parents "Talk Asthma" Parenting expert Jo Frost talks with parents about managing their child's asthma. Word Count:438 |  |
| Hepatitis C: A Public Health Problem A recent survey offers some insights into a public health problem that affects approximately 4 million people in the U.S. Word Count:688 |  |
| How To Manage COPD Effectively If you or someone close to you lives with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), then you are aware of the daily struggles that may coincide with managing this disease. Word Count:612 |  |
| Things You Should Know About Pneumonia In Adults Did you know that in 2006, the Centers for Disease Control reported that more people in the United States died from pneumonia than the flu? Some people may be at increased risk for pneumonia and don't understand the seriousness of the disease. Word Count:281 | |
| Understanding Osteoarthritis Your doctor can help you overcome osteoarthritis (OA), the breakdown of cartilage in the joint, and the most common form of arthritis among Americans today. Word Count:704 |  |
| Getting Games Online Finding family fun without losing control of your budget may be more like child's play when you discover an innovative way to play video games. Word Count:348 |  |
| Mobile Phones Designed With Seniors In Mind Feature Large Buttons, Easy-To-Use Displays Two companies that have a long history of providing user-friendly consumer electronics to the active senior market, Consumer Cellular and Doro, have teamed up to provide two new easy-to-use cell phones. Word Count:431 |  |
| New Workout For Women With Osteoporosis Or Bone Loss Designed To Help Build And Maintain Strong, Healthy Bones If you've been diagnosed with osteoporosis or bone loss (osteopenia), then it's important to include physical activity in your plan to protect and improve your bone health. Word Count:390 |  |
| Taking Control Of Diabetes: A Way Of Life For 50 Years More than 23 million Americans have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Word Count:675 | |
| Tips To Reduce Stress On Divorced Parents And Their Kids The fact that parents are divorced should not keep special occasions such as holidays and birthdays from being joyous events--if both parents commit to shared planning, scheduling and coordination. Word Count:391 |  |
| Today's Landfills: Safe, Smart, Green Considering Americans generate more than 250 million tons of trash every year-and most of it ends up in landfills-the good news is that landfills are safer, smarter and greener than ever, thanks to many advanced technological innovations. Word Count:269 |  |
| Study Confirms An Optimal Breast Cancer Treatment Approach Vs. Tamoxifen After Surgery In Hormone Receptor-Positive Postmenopausal Early Breast Cancer Approximately one in three women who have hormone receptor-positive (HR+) breast cancer are faced with their disease either returning or spreading to another part of their body, one of the main reasons why more than 500,000 women worldwide lose their lives to breast cancer each year. Word Count:986 |  |
| American Academy Of Ophthalmology Announces New Drive For Thousands To Get Diabetic Eye Exam More than half of all Americans with diabetes are not getting a recommended annual eye exam. The EyeSmart: EyeCommitted social media campaign seeks to reduce the largest cause of preventable blindness among working-age Americans. Word Count:629 |  |
| Being Just A Little Tech Savvy Can Help Business When there's nothing else left to cut and businesses still need to produce savings without alienating consumers, the answer may be one word: tech. Word Count:419 |  |
| On-The-Go Postal Services On Your Mobile Phone From ordering a pizza to placing a stock trade, a growing number of businesses are making it possible for consumers to do business by using a mobile phone-and the Postal Service is no exception. Word Count:340 |  |
| Tips For Improving Your Surround Sound System It seems Americans are all ears when it comes to learning ways to improve the sound from their PC, phone or TV. Word Count:496 |  |
| Small Businesses Get A Big Boost From Technology Easy and often inexpensive ways to do better business may be at your fingertips. Word Count:294 |  |
| Bowel Control: Something To Talk About For the millions of people with bowel control problems, their condition is most likely the last thing they want to talk about. Word Count:167 |  |
| Are You Getting The Real Deal? Every year, millions of consumers unknowingly purchase software from pirates-fortunately, you don't have to be among them. Word Count:673 |  |
| Tips To Winterize Your Eyes Most of us know about protecting our skin from winter's cold and dry weather, but our eyes are just as vulnerable to the changing weather. Word Count:511 |  |
| Will Your Data Be Safe When It Travels To Dallas, Denver And Dayton? As the economy slowly recovers, small and midsized businesses (SMBs) are expected to loosen some existing restraints on travel. Word Count:423 |  |
| Many Support Banning Cell Phone Use By Drivers A growing number of Americans believe that using a cell phone while driving can be a dangerous mix. Word Count:443 |  |
| High-Tech Skills Vital For 21st Century Workers Increasingly, students who want a career that's challenging, rewarding and has the potential to last for years are plugging into careers in technology. Word Count:332 |  |
| Five Tips For A Successful Science Playdate Introducing basic science concepts to your child is as easy as scheduling a playdate with friends. Word Count:516 |  |
| Toughing It Out With Tech Tools Of The Trade Even during a tough economy, an increasing number of Americans are striking out on their own to form businesses. Word Count:153 |  |
| Colorectal Cancer: Clinical Research Study Evaluating Targeted Therapy With Patients Whose Cancer Has Spread Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is one of the most treatable cancers when detected early. Word Count:256 |  |
| Advances In Dentistry Benefit Patients Here are some facts about today's dentistry that you can sink your teeth into. Word Count:395 |  |
| Shopper's Secret Weapon Smart shoppers can snap up some terrific bargains these days, with the help of special tools. Word Count:122 |  |
| New Web Talk Show Can Help People In Pain People living with pain don't need to suffer in silence anymore. A talk show is helping to spread the word about better pain care management. Word Count:356 |  |
| New Survey Highlights the Challenges of People Living with Rare Cancer
A new national survey shows that nearly one in three patients with rare cancers-twice the number as those with more common cancers-say they received multiple misdiagnoses when their cancer was first discovered. Word Count:554 |  |
| Students Are Challenged To Change The World Kids have the potential to change the world and improve their communities, and a national program will help show them how. Word Count:343 |  |
| Travel Like A Local More and more, travelers are looking for ways to make a trip abroad more fulfilling and memorable, and one bright spot in today's economic climate is that you can gain this authentic experience for less. Word Count:467 |  |
| Inventive Ideas Pay Off With science, technology, engineering and math (or STEM) education now increasingly important for the future, a unique competition may offer a "win-win-win" for students, according to the contest's sponsors. Word Count:180 |  |