Colorectal Cancer Treatment Costs Vary Widely
Chemotherapy figures alone may differ by almost $37,000 per patient, study finds

Dental Implants Need More Work Than Root Canals
Review suggests preserving natural teeth should be top priority for patients, clinicians

Itching Not a Less Intense Form of Pain
Each are regulated by different molecular mechanisms, scientists show

When the Caregiver Becomes the Patient
Study finds those tending Alzheimer's relatives at risk for hospital visits of their own

Vitamin D Deficit Could Lead to Heart Woes
Winter's lack of sun means adults at risk should be monitored, experts say

Smokeout '08: The Perfect Time to Quit
American Cancer Society urges people to stop for a day, then for life

Specialized Stroke Care Improves Outcomes
And for those hospitals without dedicated units, telemedicine can bridge gap, study says

Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids' Heart Risks
More carotid artery thickening in these young adults points to danger, study finds

Texting Food Diaries Helps Kids Stick With Diets
Study found hi-tech method improved compliance more than paper and pencil

Inhibiting Protein May Keep Cancer Cells From Refueling
Researchers say finding could be key to new disease-fighting therapies

Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
Processing of the brain chemical serotonin may be key, study says

Colorectal Cancer Screens Detect Unrecognized Disease
Finnish study says about 40% returned positive results in review of national program

CDC Monitors Shortage of Hib Vaccine
The shot protects against infection that can cause meningitis, pneumonia in young children

Estrogen May Explain Why Women With Cystic Fibrosis Suffer More
Study found high levels of hormone worsened respiratory disease

U.S. Lags on HIV Testing Goals
Despite call for routine exams, 60,000 Americans were infected last year

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2008

Sport Supplement May Help Shield Seniors From Falls
Beta-alanine boosts muscle, balance, study finds

Not All Smiles Are Created Equal
Study finds people struggling with rejection can spot a phony grin

Child-Care Relationships Tied to Kids' Stress Levels
At school or home, they can raise long-term health risks, studies say

Patient's Race Doesn't Affect Emergency Room Care
Trauma treatment similar regardless of ethnicity, U.S. study finds

Long-Term Antibiotic Use Affects 'Good' Gut Bacteria
Study finds up to 30% of beneficial species, strains are significantly affected

Technique Tracks Cancer-Killing Cells
Innovative approach could aid research, treatment, experts say

Growth Hormone Boost May Not Slow Alzheimer's
A promising approach in mice disappoints in human trial

Compound Tied to Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia
High kynurenic acid levels like 'gasoline on the fire' of affected neurotransmitters

Researchers ID Suite of Genes in Aging Process
Biomarkers could provide scientific baseline for anti-aging drug trials, study says