Health Tip: Exposure to Secondhand Smoke

(HealthDay News) -- Just because a person isn't a smoker doesn't mean they are immune to the harmful effects of tobacco smoke.

  Health Tip: Get Your Child Back to Bed

(HealthDay News) -- If your child comes to your room in the middle of the night, it may be tempting to allow the child to crawl into bed with you, especially after a nightmare.

  Best Treatment for Vertigo Is Easiest One

TUESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- The best treatment for vertigo is the easiest and quickest one, according to a new American Academy of Neurology guideline.

  Men With Low Testosterone Not Receiving Treatment

TUESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- Many men with low testosterone levels don't receive treatment, even though they have access to care, according to a U.S. study.

  New Calcium Measure Better Predictor of Heart Risks

TUESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- Improved prediction of a person's heart attack risk can be achieved using calcium coverage scoring, which takes into account not only the amount, but also the distribution, of calcified plaque build-up in the coronary arteries, new research shows.

  Vitamin D Status Not Associated With Lower Prostate Risk

TUESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- Men with a high blood concentration of vitamin D don't have a reduced risk of prostate cancer, National Cancer Institute researchers report.

  Paclitaxel Plus Chemo Improves Outcomes in Early Breast Cancer

TUESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- Adding paclitaxel to standard chemotherapy improved disease-free survival in women with early-stage breast cancer, a Spanish study finds.

  Gum Disease Might Boost Cancer Risk

TUESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- There may be another good reason to floss each day: A new study finds that gum disease could raise the risk for cancer.

  Antipsychotics Dangerous for Elderly With Dementia

MONDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- Elderly people with dementia who are given antipsychotics, even for a very short period of time, are more likely to end up in the hospital or even die, new research shows.

  Common Genetic Variant Tied to Lung Cancer Risk

TUESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- A common genetic variant increases the risk of lung cancer, even in nonsmokers, researchers report.

  Spending Doesn't Improve Patients' Perception of Care

TUESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- Higher levels of spending on medical care don't improve patients' perceptions of the care they receive, according to researchers who conducted a survey of Medicare beneficiaries.

  Dialysis Catheter Placement Makes Little Difference in Infection Risk

TUESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- There's little overall difference in infection risk if a catheter for dialysis is inserted into a neck vein or an upper leg vein in critically ill patients, French researchers report.

  Many With Heart Disease Don't Know Signs of Heart Attack

TUESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- Almost half the patients with a history of heart disease are unfamiliar with the symptoms of a heart attack and don't see themselves being at increased risk for one, a new study finds.

  Enriched Cocoa Improves Blood Flow in Diabetics

TUESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- All the talk about chocolate being good for your health is starting to get serious. Mars Inc., of chocolate bar fame, has established a scientific division.

  Cancer Patients Should Steer Clear of Antioxidants

TUESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- A new review of existing research suggests that cancer patients undergoing radiation or chemotherapy avoid supplements with high levels of antioxidants.

  Health Highlights: May 27, 2008

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

  Clinical Trials Update: May 27, 2008

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

  Antidepressants May Prevent Depression After Stroke

TUESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- Stroke victims often succumb to depression in the months following their attack, but taking an antidepressant may reduce that risk, a new study finds.

  Childhood Obesity May Be Leveling Off

TUESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- In what may be the first good news in the battle against obesity among America's children, federal researchers report that the latest data suggest that the number of overweight kids may be leveling off.

  Adults With ADHD Lose 3 Weeks Worth of Work Annually

TUESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) miss, on average, more than three weeks a year in workplace productivity, according to a new global reckoning of the problem.