Megan Johnson
Articles by Johnson, Megan
Health Buzz: FDA Issues New Sales and Advertising Rules for Tobacco
March 19, 2010
Kids’ big weight problems can start early; is salsalate an effective diabetes treatment?
Health - Family Health
Health Buzz: Gays Kept Out of Clinical Trials
March 18, 2010
The big risk in ignoring erectile dysfunction; the problem with a blood test for colon cancer.
Health - Family Health
Health Buzz: Nearly 1 in 4 Californians Lacks Health Insurance Coverage
March 17, 2010
Diet and exercise may beat drugs for diabetes; how much calcium do you really need?
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
Health Buzz: Heart Disease Plus ED Equals Trouble for Men
March 16, 2010
Autism genetic test won’t answer most parents’ questions; is a knee replacement right for you?
Health - Family Health
Health Buzz: Cryoablation Outperforms Atrial Fibrillation Drugs
March 15, 2010
5 food package claims that deserve a double take; new warning on baby slings
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Health Buzz: Variable Blood Pressure May Boost Stroke Risk
March 12, 2010
Vaginal birth after a C-section; don’t get short-changed by short-term health insurance.
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Health Buzz: Recall of Salmonella-Tainted Products Expands
March 11, 2010
4 ways to boost sexual life expectancy; what the Hutterites can teach us about altruism
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Health Buzz: 1 in 6 Americans Has Genital Herpes
March 10, 2010
Online screening tools for depression or anxiety; risks of longtime osteoporosis medicine use.
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Health Buzz: Women Who Drink Moderately Gain Less Weight
March 9, 2010
Origins of pelvic pain can be elusive; how to lower your risk of Alzheimer’s.
Health - Diet & Fitness
Health Buzz: Scientists Expose an HIV Hiding Spot
March 8, 2010
Abortion debate hangs over health reform efforts; identifying suicide risk before it’s too late.
Health - Family Health
Health Buzz: Processed Foods Recalled Over Salmonella Contamination
March 5, 2010
Six weight loss tricks that don’t involve diet or (much) exercise; tips for becoming a happier parent
Health - Diet & Fitness
Health Buzz: New Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines
March 4, 2010
COBRA insurance subsidy is extended to March job-losers; the benefits (and risks) of popping an aspirin
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
Health Buzz: Alzheimer's Treatment Setback
March 3, 2010
Pulling back the curtain on healthcare costs; electronic media and kids’ health
Health - Family Health
Health Buzz: The Best Way to De-Salt the American Diet
March 2, 2010
Parents’ vaccine fears and kids’ health; taking an anticholesterol drug when cholesterol is normal.
Health - Diet & Fitness
Health Buzz: The Young Obese May Face Heart Problems
March 1, 2010
The health effects of air pollution; Guiding Stars program seems to boost healthful food sales.
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Health Buzz: CDC Panel Recommends Flu Vaccination for All
February 26, 2010
6 things Avandia users should know; Planned Parenthood responds to undercover ‘sting’ videos.
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
Health Buzz: A Little Milk for the Lactose Intolerant
February 25, 2010
How to determine your heart attack risk; cutting healthcare costs by addressing “secret” prices
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
Health Buzz: Could H1N1 Get Any Worse? WHO Will Decide
February 24, 2010
Top 10 hospitals for heart care; why a strict “superfoods” diet is a mistake
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
Health Buzz: Pediatrician Group Wants Killer Hot Dogs Remodeled
February 23, 2010
Acupuncture to relieve depression during pregnancy; 5 risks linked to some diabetes medications.
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Health Buzz: FDA Report Advises Avandia Be Pulled From the Market
February 22, 2010
‘Stuffed’ suggests how food industry can battle obesity; protect your heart with a happiness project.
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Health Buzz: Blood Test May Detect Cancer's Spread
February 19, 2010
Aspirin for breast-cancer survivors, a connection between intense sugar cravings and later alcoholism.
Health - Family Health
Health Buzz: Use of Medical Scans in the ER Soaring
February 18, 2010
Gardasil protects older women and gay men; Michelle Kwan talks about post-Olympics life (and health).
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
Health Buzz: Scientists Think Malaria Killed King Tut
February 17, 2010
Oxytocin-autism study great example of needed research; two fatal flaws in health reform resuscitation.
Health - Family Health
Health Buzz: Experts Release Draft of Mental-Health Guide
February 10, 2010
Reducing radiation exposure from medical imaging tests; 14 heart health numbers everyone should know.
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Health Buzz: Autism Risk Rises With Maternal Age
February 9, 2010
The silicon content in beer; is it safe to get Pap smears less often?
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