Health Headlines - May 16

Trampoline Injuries Soar

Emergency room visits due to trampoline injuries have almost doubled since the early 1990s, new research shows.

Pediatricians Add Value to Parenting Classes

Parents of toddlers exhibiting disruptive behavioral problems can benefit from short education classes held in their pediatricians' offices, according to a preliminary study.

Melanoma Survival Rates Haven't Budged in 30 Years

Despite dramatic advances in the fight against many types of cancer, one form of the disease seems to have eluded almost all attempts at treatment.

Drug Used for Symptoms Attacks Disease Too

Doctors were just hoping to treat symptoms when they gave people with a deadly blood disorder a drug to reduce the need for transfusions. To their astonishment, signs of the disease itself disappeared in nearly half of them.

Glaxo delays cancer drug filing for year

GlaxoSmithKline Plc's experimental cancer pill lapatinib is effective as a first-line breast cancer treatment, but regulatory approval will not be sought before late 2006 or early 2007 after more data is collected, the company said on Sunday.

Some in U.S. get delayed cancer care-studies

Many U.S. cancer patients are getting delayed or substandard care for their disease and are dying earlier as a consequence, according to several studies released on Sunday.

Bike Polo a Popular Alternative Sport

For those tired of zoning out on a stationary bike for exercise, a twist on one of the world's oldest sports might be the answer.

Study: Glaxo drug effective in breast cancer

GlaxoSmithKline Plc's experimental cancer pill lapatinib is effective as a first-line breast cancer treatment and applications for regulatory approval will be delayed until late 2006 or 2007 after more data is collected, the company said on Sunday.

Germany's Merck hails cancer drug trial results

Trials show that Merck KGaA's newly launched cancer drug Erbitux slows the spread of rectal and colon cancer and enables more patients to have surgery, the German drug and chemical company said late on Saturday.

Junk Food Outlets Crowd Inner-City Schools

Numerous outlets selling sugary or greasy foods are just a minute's walk away from most elementary schools in East Harlem, New York City, say the authors of a Mount Sinai School of Medicine study.

More Sleep-Caused Infant Deaths Preventable

Putting your baby to sleep on its back -- a proven strategy to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) -- isn't always enough to reduce the risk of infant death.

Food Fact:
Tater gallery.

A surprisingly small serving of sweet potatoes meets your entire daily needs for vitamin E. Most vitamin E-rich foods, such as vegetable oils, nuts and avocados, contain a hefty dose of fat, but just 2/3 cup of sweet potatoes provides 100% of your daily vitamin E needs, and it's virtually fat-free. A medium sweet potato has just 118 calories, and its orange-hued flesh is rich in cancer-fighting beta carotene. Sweet potatoes also contain vitamin B6, potassium, iron and fiber -- pop one in the microwave for a great late afternoon snack.

Fitness Tip of the day:
Crunch time.

Great abs gives you more just a flat stomach. Here's how to get them. Develop your abdominal muscles by starting with basic sit-ups (knees bent) and work your way up to using an incline bench or ball. This powerful core of muscles provides strength for all of your other activities.

FAQ of the day:
Why do food labels say "Less than" for some nutrients?

Eating too much of certain nutrients -- total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium -- may increase your risk of developing heart disease, so their Daily Value is given as an upper limit not to be exceeded, rather than an amount you should try to achieve. There's no problem if you exceed the Daily Value for fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron or calcium.