GENERALHEALTH:Americans Blind to the Obesity Epidemic: Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds 30 percent of those overweight think they're normal size
Lung Damage From Secondhand Smoke Observed in Rats: Findings may aid efforts to develop new ways to treat respiratory diseases in people, researchers say
Lower Blood Pressure May Help Sicker Kidney Patients: Standard goal may not be low enough for those with protein in their urine, study finds
Immune System Research Sees Many Similarities Among People: Findings may lead to better diagnosis, treatment of cancers, autoimmune diseases, study says
Case Study Reveals 'Percussionist Wrist' Injury: Similar to tennis elbow, painless growth appears to be instance of overuse
Teen Substance Use Seems to Differ by Race: California study finds Hispanics most likely to drink, smoke, use marijuana; Asians least likely
Diabetes Drug Metformin Linked to Lower Lung Cancer Rate in Mice: Findings reflect those of population studies in humans, researchers say
Elective Surgery Patients Often Report Poor Recovery: 1 year after procedure, 17% have more pain and 24% have less vitality than before, study finds
In Triathletes, Heart Adapts for Efficiency, Scans Show: Combining endurance and resistance training best for optimal cardiac health, study suggests
U.S. Pediatricians Decry Media's Portrayal of Sex: They urge more responsible programming, and ask doctors and parents to play a more involved role
East Coast Should Prepare for Hurricane Earl: FEMA: Feds advise residents to shore up homes, store water and food, and monitor radio, TV for info on risks and evacuation
Certain Exercises Benefit Arthritic Dogs: Walking uphill, over low obstacles may help Fido stay flexible, study shows
Genetic Studies Find Clues to 'Lou Gehrig's Disease' Risk: Two teams report on role chromosome 9 seems to play in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Preventive Surgeries May Be Lifesaver for Women at High Cancer Risk: Study finds removing breast, ovaries greatly lower the odds, but decision can be a difficult one
Dog Gene Offers Clues to Rare Human Brain Disease: Mutation may be similar in both species, study suggests
Concussion Rates Soar Among Younger Kids: Pediatrician group issues new guidelines for sport-related head injuries
FDA Finds Rodents, Manure Piles at Farms in Egg Recall: Agency official cites 'failure to manage waste' at sources of salmonella outbreak
Stent Implantation Linked to Blood Clot Risk in Black Patients: Race was strongest predictor of clotting after one month, study found
Potential Cause of Asthma-Like Symptoms Spotted in Mice: Findings may lead to new treatments for people with severe forms of the airway disorder, researchers say
Friends Don't Let Friends Have Risky Sex After Drinking: College students say they use communication strategies to ensure safety of female friends
Quality of Care After Joint Surgery May Affect Heart Health: Certain steps seem to cut risk of angina, cardiac events, researchers found
Kids + Sports = Risk for Concussion: Being on the alert for symptoms can be key to preventing brain damage
When It Comes to the Head, No Hit Is Normal: After repeated blows in various sports, teen nearly dies
Youth Smoking Rates Now Stalled: After decade of big decreases, number of teens lighting up stays steady
CDC Revises Death Estimates From Flu: Mortality ranged from an annual low of 3,300 to a high of 49,000 during last 30 years