Cardiac Patients Admitted During Week More Likely to Survive

WEDNESDAY, April 16 (HealthDay News) -- Your chances for surviving a cardiac arrest are 13.4 percent worse if you are admitted to the hospital on the weekend versus a weekday, according to new research.

 Men More Likely to Develop Cognitive Problems

WEDNESDAY, April 16 (HealthDay News) -- Men are one and a half times more likely than women to develop mild cognitive impairment, new research shows.

 Smoking, Drinking, Cholesterol May Be Alzheimer's Risk Factors

WEDNESDAY, April 16 (HealthDay News) -- Heavy drinking, heavy smoking and high cholesterol levels in midlife are associated with the onset of Alzheimer's disease in later years, news research shows.

 High Doses of Vitamin E Lengthen Lives of Alzheimer's Patients

TUESDAY, April 15 (HealthDay News) -- Alzheimer's patients who consume very high levels of vitamin E seem to live longer than those who do not, new research suggests.

 Formaldehyde Linked to Lou Gehrig's Disease

WEDNESDAY, April 16 (HealthDay News) -- New preliminary research suggests that exposure to the chemical formaldehyde, present in a variety of workplaces, could greatly increase a person's chances of developing Lou Gehrig's disease.

 Health Tip: Improve Indoor Air After a Flood

(HealthDay News) -- Water isn't the only problem that flooding can bring to your home.

 Health Tip: If You Have High Cholesterol

(HealthDay News) -- Too much cholesterol -- a fatty, wax-like substance -- raises your risk of heart disease.

 Dust Mites Trump Asthma Prevention Guidelines

WEDNESDAY, April 16 (HealthDay News) -- Trying to alleviate your asthma by eliminating household dust? Forget about it, a new study suggests.

 Splints as Good as Plaster Casts for Minor Fractures

WEDNESDAY, April 16 (HealthDay News) -- A review of past research shows cheaper, removable splints are as safe and effective as traditional plaster casts for treating minor wrist fractures in children.

 Exercise Could Cut Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment

WEDNESDAY April 16 (HealthDay News) -- Regular physical exercise may help protect against mild cognitive impairment, according to a Mayo Clinic study.

 Patient-Controlled Health Records Could Change Future of Research

WEDNESDAY, April 16 (HealthDay News) -- Increasing patient control of health records could dramatically change how medical research is conducted, say Children's Hospital Boston researchers.

 Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Leg Artery Blockages

WEDNESDAY, April 16 (HealthDay News) -- New research has discovered that people with low blood levels of vitamin D were found to have a higher incidence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), potentially dangerous blockages in the leg arteries.

 Timing of HRT May Influence Heart Risks

WEDNESDAY, April 16 (HealthDay News) -- The timing of hormone therapy might determine its effect on a woman's heart.

 Weekly Doses of Taxol Prolonged Lives of Breast Cancer Patients

WEDNESDAY, April 16 (HealthDay News) -- Women who take the drug Taxol weekly after receiving chemotherapy for 12 weeks live longer and live longer without a recurrence of their breast cancer, compared to women who take four taxol treatments every three weeks.

 Clinical Trials Update: April 16, 2008

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

 Health Highlights: April 16, 2008

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

 Seasonal Flu Outbreaks Start in Asia: Study

WEDNESDAY, April 16 (HealthDay News) -- Each year, new strains of virus that produce seasonal flu epidemics start in East Asia and Southeast Asia and then spread around the rest of the world, researchers report.

 Mouth Swab May One Day Diagnose Lung Cancer

WEDNESDAY, April 16 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors may some day be able to accurately, rapidly, and non-invasively diagnose lung cancer with nothing more than a quick swab of the mouth, a new study suggests.