http://odeo.com/channels/100716-Medical-Minute-Audio Atisha no The latest health news straight from the ABC News Medical Unit. The latest health news straight from the ABC News Medical Unit. The latest health news straight from the ABC News Medical Unit, brought to you by ABCNews.com. en 40 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:48:04 -0700 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:48:04 -0700 http://odeo.com/episodes/25379144-Children-Need-More-Vitamin-D Studies suggest American children do not get enough of the "sunshine vitamin." Studies suggest American children do not get enough of the "sunshine vitamin." Studies suggest American children do not get enough of the "sunshine vitamin." tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25379144 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:48:04 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/25359200-Losing-Weight-With-an-Injection Research suggests that an injectible diet drug may work better than a pill. Research suggests that an injectible diet drug may work better than a pill. Research suggests that an injectible diet drug may work better than a pill. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25359200 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:22:43 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/25352603-Diabetes-Guidelines-for-Pregnant-Women International Diabetes Foundation outlines treatment plans for pregnant women. International Diabetes Foundation outlines treatment plans for pregnant women. International Diabetes Foundation outlines treatment plans for pregnant women. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25352603 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:13:42 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/25314809-Curbing-Stress-to-Get-Pregnant Research shows stress management programs can help women become more fertile. Research shows stress management programs can help women become more fertile. Research shows stress management programs can help women become more fertile. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25314809 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:00:45 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/25281044-Long-Term-Outcomes-of-Prostate-Surgery Traditional surgery has better long-term results than robot-assisted procedures. Traditional surgery has better long-term results than robot-assisted procedures. Traditional surgery has better long-term results than robot-assisted procedures. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25281044 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:09:10 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/25275584-Wide-Range-of-Health-Risks-for-Abuse-Victims Abused women suffer from more health problems than non-abused women. Abused women suffer from more health problems than non-abused women. Abused women suffer from more health problems than non-abused women. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25275584 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:19:11 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24976630-Safe-Sleep-Could-Save-Babies-Lives Magazines geared to mothers often show babies in unsafe sleep positions. Magazines geared to mothers often show babies in unsafe sleep positions. Magazines geared to mothers often show babies in unsafe sleep positions. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-17,24976630 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:41:42 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24939958-Breastfeeding-May-Prevent-Breast-Cancer Women who breastfed reduced their risk of cancer, despite family history. Women who breastfed reduced their risk of cancer, despite family history. Women who breastfed reduced their risk of cancer, despite family history. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-10,24939958 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:45:00 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24762224-Autoimmune-Diseases-Linked-to-Autism Celiac disease, a digestive disorder, boosts the odds of autism in offspring. Celiac disease, a digestive disorder, boosts the odds of autism in offspring. Celiac disease, a digestive disorder, boosts the odds of autism in offspring. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-06,24762224 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:46:24 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24750772-Living-With-Celiac New research finds a rise in the digestive disorder known as celiac disease. New research finds a rise in the digestive disorder known as celiac disease. New research finds a rise in the digestive disorder known as celiac disease. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-02,24750772 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:59:44 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24750773-Do-You-Take-Meds-for-Acid-Reflux Long-term use of acid reflux medications may cause dependency. Long-term use of acid reflux medications may cause dependency. Long-term use of acid reflux medications may cause dependency. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-01,24750773 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:03:29 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24750774-C-Section-Births-on-the-Rise As more mothers opt for caesarian deliveries, hospitals must offer expert care. As more mothers opt for caesarian deliveries, hospitals must offer expert care. As more mothers opt for caesarian deliveries, hospitals must offer expert care. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-30,24750774 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:22:44 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24750775-Young-People-at-Greater-Swine-Flu-Risk Younger people are at a greater risk for complications and death from the virus. Younger people are at a greater risk for complications and death from the virus. Younger people are at a greater risk for complications and death from the virus. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-29,24750775 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:12:53 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24750776-Lifelong-Side-Effects-of-Stroke Researchers say strokes should be treated as chronic conditions. Researchers say strokes should be treated as chronic conditions. Researchers say strokes should be treated as chronic conditions. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-26,24750776 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:20:51 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24721142-Keep-Your-Heart-Healthy Patients who use e-mail to contact their doctors reduce risks for heart disease. Patients who use e-mail to contact their doctors reduce risks for heart disease. Patients who use e-mail to contact their doctors reduce risks for heart disease. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-17,24721142 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:33:37 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24715320-Low-Blood-Pressure-Is-in-the-Cards Patients could improve blood pressure by carrying vital info on a wallet card. Patients could improve blood pressure by carrying vital info on a wallet card. Patients could improve blood pressure by carrying vital info on a wallet card. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-16,24715320 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:07:45 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24657787-Medical-Warnings-May-Have-Side-Effects New study finds labels on antidepressants may increase suicides. New study finds labels on antidepressants may increase suicides. New study finds labels on antidepressants may increase suicides. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-05,24657787 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:46:13 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24652655-Lessons-Learned-From-the-Swine-Flu Health officials analyze the effectiveness of America's flu outbreak response. Health officials analyze the effectiveness of America's flu outbreak response. Health officials analyze the effectiveness of America's flu outbreak response. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-04,24652655 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:14:15 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24647682-Jump-Safely-Into-Summer Doctors warn parents about trampoline injuries. Doctors warn parents about trampoline injuries. Doctors warn parents about trampoline injuries. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24647682 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:13:00 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24642357-Is-the-TV-Harming-Your-Child A study links frequent media use to increased violence, obesity and drug use. A study links frequent media use to increased violence, obesity and drug use. A study links frequent media use to increased violence, obesity and drug use. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-02,24642357 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:35:01 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24637344-Is-TV-Affecting-Kid-s-Communication A new study shows link between infants watching TV and language development. A new study shows link between infants watching TV and language development. A new study shows link between infants watching TV and language development. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-01,24637344 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:50:00 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24628579-Bacteria-and-the-Body Thousands of species of bacteria make the body their home. Thousands of species of bacteria make the body their home. Thousands of species of bacteria make the body their home. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-29,24628579 Fri, 29 May 2009 18:21:28 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24623718-Packing-on-the-Pounds-During-Pregnancy Institute of Medicine releases guidelines for expecting mothers of all sizes. Institute of Medicine releases guidelines for expecting mothers of all sizes. Institute of Medicine releases guidelines for expecting mothers of all sizes. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-28,24623718 Thu, 28 May 2009 19:46:20 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24617717-The-War-on-Cancer ABC's Dr. Timothy Johnson examines current cancer statistics. ABC's Dr. Timothy Johnson examines current cancer statistics. ABC's Dr. Timothy Johnson examines current cancer statistics. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-27,24617717 Wed, 27 May 2009 20:10:42 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24612720-Memory-and-Menopause Study suggests late perimenopause stage may affect women's recollections. Study suggests late perimenopause stage may affect women's recollections. Study suggests late perimenopause stage may affect women's recollections. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-26,24612720 Tue, 26 May 2009 19:19:18 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24606691-Sun-Safety-for-the-Summer Health experts remind everyone to apply sunscreen every two to four hours. Health experts remind everyone to apply sunscreen every two to four hours. Health experts remind everyone to apply sunscreen every two to four hours. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-25,24606691 Mon, 25 May 2009 12:31:40 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24598282-Reduce-Diabetes-Induced-Amputations Taking a drug to reduce blood fat levels can lower risk for amputation. Taking a drug to reduce blood fat levels can lower risk for amputation. Taking a drug to reduce blood fat levels can lower risk for amputation. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-22,24598282 Fri, 22 May 2009 19:03:55 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24586941-New-Research-Challenges-Old-Belief Drug treatment may benefit those without history of high blood pressure. Drug treatment may benefit those without history of high blood pressure. Drug treatment may benefit those without history of high blood pressure. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-20,24586941 Wed, 20 May 2009 15:59:52 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24583904-Effective-Insomnia-Treatments Behavior therapy, along with medication, can lead to better sleep habits. Behavior therapy, along with medication, can lead to better sleep habits. Behavior therapy, along with medication, can lead to better sleep habits. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-19,24583904 Tue, 19 May 2009 19:18:43 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24577346-Women-at-Greater-Risk-From-Smoking Women tend to develop smoking-related illnesses at a younger age than men. Women tend to develop smoking-related illnesses at a younger age than men. Women tend to develop smoking-related illnesses at a younger age than men. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-18,24577346 Mon, 18 May 2009 14:27:48 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24568136-Low-Key-PSAs-Save-More-Lives New research shows "attention grabbing" anti-smoking PSAs are less effective. New research shows "attention grabbing" anti-smoking PSAs are less effective. New research shows "attention grabbing" anti-smoking PSAs are less effective. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-15,24568136 Fri, 15 May 2009 19:10:06 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24547307-Aggressive-Chemo-and-Older-Patients Study shows senior breast cancer patients are often under-treated. Study shows senior breast cancer patients are often under-treated. Study shows senior breast cancer patients are often under-treated. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-14,24547307 Thu, 14 May 2009 20:10:27 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24547308-15-Point-Scale-May-Predict-Alzheimer-s Adults who scored high on the test were more likely to develop the disease. Adults who scored high on the test were more likely to develop the disease. Adults who scored high on the test were more likely to develop the disease. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-13,24547308 Wed, 13 May 2009 14:04:35 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24547309-Walking-Your-Way-to-Better-Heart-Health New study shows the benefits of long-distance walking. New study shows the benefits of long-distance walking. New study shows the benefits of long-distance walking. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-12,24547309 Tue, 12 May 2009 19:55:49 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24547310-Acupuncture-It-s-All-in-Your-Head New study says perceived acupuncture benefits are mostly a placebo effect. New study says perceived acupuncture benefits are mostly a placebo effect. New study says perceived acupuncture benefits are mostly a placebo effect. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-11,24547310 Mon, 11 May 2009 22:11:20 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24547311-Overeating-Not-Sloth-Drives-Weight-Gain U.S. obesity rates may have more to do with overeating than lack of exercise. U.S. obesity rates may have more to do with overeating than lack of exercise. U.S. obesity rates may have more to do with overeating than lack of exercise. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-08,24547311 Fri, 08 May 2009 14:30:26 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24537934-Avoiding-Painful-Shots Research shows that immunizations given in different order can cut down on pain. Research shows that immunizations given in different order can cut down on pain. Research shows that immunizations given in different order can cut down on pain. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-04,24537934 Mon, 04 May 2009 19:21:28 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24518007-Autism-and-Genes New studies identify genes that may play a role in autism spectrum disorders. New studies identify genes that may play a role in autism spectrum disorders. New studies identify genes that may play a role in autism spectrum disorders. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-28,24518007 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:52:20 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24513617-ADHD-Drugs-Help-Students-in-School Experts say medications help kids focus and aid in self-control and planning. Experts say medications help kids focus and aid in self-control and planning. Experts say medications help kids focus and aid in self-control and planning. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-27,24513617 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:14:26 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24501993-Vitamin-D-and-Asthma New study suggests a deficiency in vitamin D could trigger asthma attacks. New study suggests a deficiency in vitamin D could trigger asthma attacks. New study suggests a deficiency in vitamin D could trigger asthma attacks. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-24,24501993 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:06:58 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24492570-Brain-Dictates-Sleep-Patterns A study examines brain activity patterns in early birds and night owls. A study examines brain activity patterns in early birds and night owls. A study examines brain activity patterns in early birds and night owls. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-23,24492570 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:19:37 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24489372-Alzheimer-s-Risk-and-Painkillers A new study challenges the notion that painkillers can reduce dementia risk. A new study challenges the notion that painkillers can reduce dementia risk. A new study challenges the notion that painkillers can reduce dementia risk. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-22,24489372 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:43:33 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24483121-Charred-Meat-and-Pancreatic-Cancer Cooking meat until it is black on the outside may raise cancer risk. Cooking meat until it is black on the outside may raise cancer risk. Cooking meat until it is black on the outside may raise cancer risk. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-21,24483121 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:34:34 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24477001-DNA-Testing-and-Disease-Diagnosis Analyzing genes for risk of specific illnesses may not be worth the expense. Analyzing genes for risk of specific illnesses may not be worth the expense. Analyzing genes for risk of specific illnesses may not be worth the expense. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-20,24477001 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:36:51 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24466501-Teens-and-Smoking Laws against selling tobacco products to minors have helped cut teen smoking. Laws against selling tobacco products to minors have helped cut teen smoking. Laws against selling tobacco products to minors have helped cut teen smoking. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-17,24466501 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:10:19 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24450341-More-Dangers-of-Low-Blood-Sugar New research finds that diabetes may raise risk for dementia in older adults. New research finds that diabetes may raise risk for dementia in older adults. New research finds that diabetes may raise risk for dementia in older adults. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-14,24450341 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:00:40 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24336448-Harmful-Online-Health-Tips Experts worry about the accuracy of online health info. Experts worry about the accuracy of online health info. Experts worry about the accuracy of online health info. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-20,24336448 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:03:49 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24331478-Who-Counts-Fast-Food-Calories Study suggests that few actually read nutritional information on quickie meals. Study suggests that few actually read nutritional information on quickie meals. Study suggests that few actually read nutritional information on quickie meals. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-19,24331478 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:55:45 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24325058-Confusion-Over-Prostate-Cancer-Tests Two studies say the opposite on the benefits prostate-specific blood tests. Two studies say the opposite on the benefits prostate-specific blood tests. Two studies say the opposite on the benefits prostate-specific blood tests. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-18,24325058 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:29:15 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News http://odeo.com/episodes/24320350-Exercise-Guidelines Thirty minutes of brisk walking can boost your health and increase lifespan. Thirty minutes of brisk walking can boost your health and increase lifespan. Thirty minutes of brisk walking can boost your health and increase lifespan. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-17,24320350 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:02:40 -0700 no Medical Minute (Audio) News