The Lufkin Daily News
E-Newsletter Log In or Register as a New User 
Classifieds
Cars
Real Estate
Employment
Merchandise
HEALTH
HealthDay | Archives

Family history can trump breast cancer gene test

 Lead Image
Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Andy Sharp


If breast cancer runs in the family, women can be at high risk even if they test free of the disease's most common gene mutations, sobering new research shows.
More >>

AP HEALTH HEADLINES
NEW YORK TIMES HEALTH HEADLINES


HEALTHDAY HEADLINES

•Team Designs Gold Nanoparticles to Deliver Multiple Drugs
•Nitric Oxide Monitoring of Little Benefit for Kids’ Asthma
•Garlic as a Cancer Fighter? Maybe Not
•Childhood Leukemia Subtype Resists Treatment
•Antipsychotics Up Death Risk in Alzheimer’s Patients
•Diabetes Linked to Cognitive Problems
•You’re Never Too Old for a Flu Shot
•Health Tip: Dental Visits for Older Patients
•Doctors Urged to Screen Diabetics for Sleep Apnea
Health News Archives

HEALTH SPOTLIGHT
National Family Caregivers Month

See how you can educate, support, empower and advocate.
American Diabetes Month

Why care about diabetes? Look here for some answers.
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month

Find out about new ways to raise awareness.
NEWS FROM THE FDA

ALERTS

Clinical Trials
The latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson Center Watch.



RECOMMENDATIONS

Latest news
Recommendations from the Food & Drug Administration, and drug approvals



VIDEO FROM CONNECT WITH KIDS

Energy Drinks

A study from researchers at the University of Buffalo on teens who consume a large quanity of high energy drinks.

Vitamin D Deficiency

Studies have shown that vitamin D can help prevent rickets, broken bones, and chronic diseases.

 AP HEALTH VIDEO


HELPFUL TOOLS

Analyze Yourself

Calculate your body mass.
Analyze yourself for depression.
Rate yourself for thyroid disease.
Do you have a sinus infection?



 

Lufkin News | Lufkin Weather | Sports | Life | Business News | Opinions | Classifieds | Lufkin Cars | Lufkin Real Estate | Lufkin Jobs | Sitemap

Copyright 2008 The Lufkin Daily News. All rights reserved. - The Lufkin Daily News - Our Partners

By using this service, you accept the terms of our visitor agreement and privacy policy.
Registered site users, you may edit your profile.
Having trouble? Visit our help & FAQ.