Market Woes Can Lead To Health Problems Tumbling stocks, falling mortgages and the uncertainty surrounding everything else are some of the factors that can increase your stress levels.

German stocks at 27-month low Growing uncertainty about the health of Europe's banking system sent German stocks plunging to a 27-month low on Monday.

Obesity, Insulin Levels Impact Prostate Cancer Survival Title: Obesity, Insulin Levels Impact Prostate Cancer Survival Category: Health News Created: 10/6/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/6/2008

Health Highlights: Oct. 5, 2008 Title: Health Highlights: Oct. 5, 2008 Category: Health News Created: 10/6/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/6/2008

Form IDs Spinal Patients Likely to Stick With Therapy Title: Form IDs Spinal Patients Likely to Stick With Therapy Category: Health News Created: 10/6/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/6/2008

Protein in Spinal Fluid May Contribute to MS: Study Title: Protein in Spinal Fluid May Contribute to MS: Study Category: Health News Created: 10/4/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/6/2008

Extended Work Absences May Signal Risk of Death Title: Extended Work Absences May Signal Risk of Death Category: Health News Created: 10/4/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/6/2008

Gradual Exercise Best After Joint Replacement Title: Gradual Exercise Best After Joint Replacement Category: Health News Created: 10/4/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/6/2008

Urine Samples Could Reveal Breast Cancer Risk Title: Urine Samples Could Reveal Breast Cancer Risk Category: Health News Created: 10/4/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/6/2008

Health Tip: Pregnancy and Asthma Title: Health Tip: Pregnancy and Asthma Category: Health News Created: 10/4/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/6/2008

No Need For Panic Over Killer Illness: S. Africa South African health officials said on Monday they were closely monitoring an unknown disease similar to hemorrhagic fever that has killed three people, but called on the public not to panic....

Genes May Explain Racial Disparities In Asthma Asthma patients who are black tend to have more severe disease than asthma patients who are white, leading to ......

Just One Exercise Session Speeds Fat Metabolism A single bout of exercise helps obese individuals boost their body's fat-burning rate and improve their metabolic health, results of a small study confirm....

New Test Detects Rare Leukemia More Quickly MONDAY, Oct. 6 (HealthDay News) -- A new technique may help doctors diagnose a rare form of leukemia in a matter of hours instead of weeks, researchers say.

Teens May Be Missing Out on Needed Vaccines By Serena Gordon , HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Oct. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Although most people think of young children when they hear about childhood vaccinations,...

Vital Signs: Acetaminophen in Babies May Raise Risks The use of acetaminophen in the first year of life is associated with an increased risk for asthma, eczema and allergic runny nose later in childhood, a study suggests.

The You Docs: 3 Fall Veggies That Make You Younger It's that time of year when the leaves turn orange and the offerings on your dinner plate can turn even more vibrant, too.

Hospital disinfectants may make bacteria resistant to treatment Washington, Oct 6 : A new study from the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centre in Detroit, US, suggests that disinfectants used in cleaning hospitals might be giving rise to treatment-resistant bacteria.

Even a little exercise goes a long way in helping severely obese Washington, Oct 6 : Researchers at the Duke Diet and Fitness Center have found that even a little exercise goes a long way toward helping severely obese individuals, improve their quality of life and complete important daily tasks.

Free drug samples may be unsafe for kids Washington, Oct 6 : A study by physicians from Cambridge Health Alliance and Hasbro Children's Hospital has revealed that free prescription drug samples distributed to children may be unsafe.

Simple blood test can detect serious bacterial infections in infants Washington, Oct 6 : Researchers from at Children's Hospital Boston, along with team at George Washington University, have developed new blood test that may help doctors detect serious bacterial infections (SBIs) in infants.

Breast cancer vaccine is a possibility, says expert London, Oct 6 : A leading expert suggests that breast cancer vaccine can be a possibility, if the researchers look closely at the hormonal changes associated with childbirth and act of breastfeeding.

Just one chemo jab can cure testicle cancer London, Oct 6 : Just a single dose of chemotherapy drug can help cure a common form of testicular cancer in many patients, according to a new study.

Body Language in the Vice Presidential Debate When nominees Sarah Palin and Joe Biden faced off in the only vice presidential debate, whose message came across clearer? The answer may depend as much on body language and speech patterns as on what the candidates said.

Spiriva Eases Lung Disease Symptoms Adding the inhaled drug Spiriva to other respiratory drugs helps people with COPD breathe better, although their lung decline continues.

Salmonella From Frozen Stuffed Chicken? Heed the cooking directions on frozen, stuffed, raw chicken entrees; 32 people who wrongly microwaved those products got salmonella, says the U.S. Dep't. of Agriculture.

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress builds on ad campaign The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress recently launched an advertising campaign in the healthcare publication Business Insurance during an open enrollment period when major healthcare decisions are made.

Parents Warned About Hamsters, Turtles And Lizards As Pets For Kids A group of pediatricians warns they could be leading to illnesses in your children.

China detains six more in milk scandal China pledged to improve food safety Monday after authorities detained six more people in the country's contaminated milk scandal as the government increases efforts to restore public trust in Chinese-made food products.

New Glaucoma Treatment An Alternative To Eye Drops Three million Americans could be losing their sight to Glaucoma right now. Eye drops work for most patients, but they are costly and people often forget to take them. There may be a permanent solution with a surgical procedure that is gaining popularity.

Egypt Police Block Gaza Convoy, Arrest Activists Police arrest 30 activists in downtown Cairo, in town of Rafah, and on the Gaza-Egypt border, prevent them taking medical supplies to the Gaza Strip

Global Financial Turmoil Taking Toll on Refugees, Displaced UN High Commissioner for Refugees, says globalization has lifted millions of people out of poverty, but it has also widened the gap between rich and poor

Washington Group Promotes Health, Camaraderie Among Women Washington Women Outdoors helps members experience activities while expanding each woman's world

Aid Group Says Free Testing, Treatment Essential to Eliminate Malaria Doctors Without Borders says new advances in medicine make it ever more possible to combat malaria, one of world's deadliest diseases

Scientists Discover Gene That Protects Against Colon Cancer Finding is result of study looking at genes associated with colon cancer risk

Docs Want To Track 100,000 Kids For Life It can be hard to tell what causes problems such as autism, diabetes and learning disabilities in children. So doctors want to track a large group of kids, starting when they're conceived.

Health Tip: Biking Safely (HealthDay News) -- Proper supervision and wearing protective gear, especially a helmet, are critical to biking safely. The Nemours Foundation offers these safety tips for...

'De Blob' is de best! After immersing myself in the colorful world of THQ's "de Blob" for hours, I was able to come to two conclusions about this new Wii platform game.

Win soccer-game toy Matchmaster is a head-to-head interactive soccer game with 11 games to play. It also includes a chance to win prizes from the David Beckham Academy. To enter for a chance to win this handheld toy (including batteries), e-mail your name and address to contest@detnews.com. Put "soccer game" in the subject line and enter only once by 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Your essay might get you $500 Want to win $500? If the answer is yes, all you have to do is write a 500-750 word essay for the Sojourner Truth Essay Contest, sponsored by the M.G. Scott Foundation. The contest, which honors Sojourner Truth Day on Nov. 22, is open to high school juniors and seniors who attend schools in Detroit, Highland Park, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Grosse Pointe. Truth was a former slave who worked to abolish slavery and fought for women's rights. Essay submissions must elaborate on her quote and what it means today: "If women want any rights more than they's got, why don't they just take them, and not be talking about it." Entries must be typed and double-spaced. Mail your entry by Oct. 24 to Sen. Martha G. Scott, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI 48909.