Falls Are Top Cause of Injury, Death Among Elderly

HealthDay - SATURDAY, July 19 (HealthDay News) -- Falls are a leading cause of serious injury and death among elderly people in the United States, and most of those falls occur in the home, says the American Geriatric Society (AGS).

Access Is Key to Kids' Decision to Smoke

HealthDay - MONDAY, July 14 (HealthDay News) -- Kids who can get their hands easily on cigarettes -- say from friends or close acquaintances -- are more likely to end up with a regular smoking habit, a new study of sixth-graders finds.

A 540-calorie Big Mac? NY chains post calorie info

FDA Says It's Safe to Eat Tomatoes

HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 17 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. health officiaSls on Thursday dropped their warning against eating fresh tomatoes, as the toll in the ongoing salmonella outbreak reached 1,220 confirmed cases, with at least 242 people hospitalized.

All Newborns Should Have Ears Screened, Task Force Says

HealthDay - FRIDAY, July 18 (HealthDay News) -- A national task force is recommending that all newborns be screened for congenital hearing loss.

Health Tip: Exercising During Pregnancy

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Exercise is good for you during any stage of life. But among pregnant women, it can offset some common problems.

Health Tip: Caring for a Sprain

HealthDay - (HeathDay News) -- There's a good chance that while playing or stepping on an uneven surface, you will sprain your ankle. More than 25,000 people do it every day, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

A Better Blood Test for Heart Risk?

HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 17 (HealthDay News) -- Measuring proteins that carry cholesterol in the blood may give a better estimate of heart attack risk than measuring cholesterol, a major study finds.

Clinical Trials Update: July 18, 2008

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