Many Ob-Gyn Textbooks Lack Good Info on Breast-Feeding

TUESDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors coaching new nursing mothers will find little practical advice to share from some of the classic obstetrics textbooks, a new study suggests.

  Doctors Discover Marker for Meconium Passage During Delivery

TUESDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers report they have identified a marker that might predict which pregnant women will pass meconium during delivery.

  Health Tip: Running Safely

(HealthDay News) -- Preparing your body, choosing your course and planning for the running environment are important steps toward preventing running injuries.

  Health Tip: X-Rays at the Dentist

(HealthDay News) -- Healthy teeth require more than good dental hygiene and regular cleanings. Dental X-rays can show potential abnormalities that your dentist couldn't otherwise see, indicating how healthy your teeth really are.

  Researchers Find Lubricant Doesn't Hinder Fertility

TUESDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- Couples trying to conceive should choose the lubricant they use wisely because some lubricants can affect sperm motility, a new study finds.

  Kidney Trouble Short-Lived in Most Liver Transplant Patients

TUESDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- Few patients who have short-term kidney dysfunction while awaiting a liver transplant develop severe kidney problems once they have their transplant, says a U.S. study.

  Grapefruit Compound Inhibits Hepatitis C Virus

TUESDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- The grapefruit flavonoid naringenin inhibits the secretion of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) in infected cells and could offer a new approach for treating the disease, according to a Harvard Medical School study.

  Noninvasive Procedures Show Promise for Esophageal Bleeding

TUESDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- New noninvasive methods to detect esophageal bleeding in people with cirrhosis show promise, according to two studies by Italian and American researchers.

  Obesity-Related Inflammation Boosts Heart Risks

TUESDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity causes prolonged inflammation of heart tissue that in turn boosts heart failure risk, according to a U.S. study of almost 7,000 people.

  Corticosteroids of Little Use Against Childhood Meningitis

TUESDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- Corticosteroids are increasingly used to help treat children with bacterial meningitis, but a new study finds that adding the drugs to antibiotic treatment may not reduce death rates or the length of hospital stays.

  Alcoholism Gender Gap Is Closing

TUESDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- Drinking and alcohol dependence has increased substantially among women, particularly white and Hispanic women born since 1945, new study finds.

  Imaging Advances Map Brain Areas Affecting Mood

TUESDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- Recently developed types of imaging techniques enable researchers to map brain circuits and chemical systems believed to play a role in depression, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders, and may help lead to improved treatments.

  Many Teen Drivers Don't Think They're Inexperienced

TUESDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- America's teen drivers often underestimate their level of driving experience, putting them at risk for accidents and injuries, a new study finds.

  Folic Acid Doesn't Help the Heart

TUESDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- Folic acid and vitamin B supplements aimed at reducing blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine did not protect women against heart disease and stroke, a long-term study found.

  Costs Can Vary By $100 or More for Same Drugs

MONDAY, May 5 (HealthDay News) -- Prices of prescription drugs can vary by $100 or more for the same drug from store to store -- and even within the same chain. So it pays to shop around, a new survey found.

  Women Who Quit Smoking Lower Heart Risks Quickly

TUESDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- New research shows that women who quit smoking have a 21 percent lower risk of dying from coronary heart disease within five years of extinguishing their last cigarette.

  Health Highlights: May 6, 2008

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:

  Clinical Trials Update: May 6, 2008

(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch: