Americans Seem More Prone to Depression Than Russians

MONDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) -- Despite what many social observers have described as a generally dark and brooding take on life, a new report suggests that Russians are actually less likely than Americans to be depressed.

Study Explores Links Between Obesity and Chronic Pain

MONDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity and chronic pain are both linked with family history and mood disorders, a new study suggests.

Witness Testimony May Be Affected By Negative Feelings

MONDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) -- Children may be better than young adults when it comes to testifying about emotionally charged events, a new study suggests.

Make Sure Your Kids Are Safe in the Water

MONDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) -- Pools offer an escape from summer heat, but parents need to take measures to protect their young children from drowning, an expert advises.

Health Tip: Help Manage Unwanted Hair

(HealthDay News) -- In women, excess hair growth on the face or body is called hirsutism. It may be caused by abnormally high levels of male hormones.

Health Tip: Learn to Relax

(HealthDay News) -- Relaxation techniques can help you reduce stress and improve sleep.

Want a Certain Doctor in the ER?

MONDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) -- Emergency room patients who ask to be seen by a physician of their same gender, race or religious background are not always treated equally, U.S. researchers find.

Link Between Depression, Cholesterol May Differ by Gender

MONDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) -- Gender-specific regulation of cholesterol levels may help prevent depression in the elderly, suggests a new study.

Sunscreen Concerns Unfounded, Experts Say

MONDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) -- Recent reports questioning the safety of many sunscreens have experts worried that some people may shun the very products that could save their lives, not to mention their skin.

Childhood Cancer May Be Linked to Later Heart Problems

MONDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) -- Children who survive cancer may be at increased risk for long-term heart problems, new research suggests.

Most Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Treated Aggressively, Study Shows

MONDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) -- Too many men with low-risk prostate cancers, those whose level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is normal or below normal, still receive aggressive treatment, a new study shows.

Stroke Prevention Treatment Varies Widely Across U.S.

MONDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors across the United States differ greatly in how they choose to open up clogged neck arteries to help prevent stroke, a new study shows.

Health Highlights: July 26, 2010

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

Sniffing Device Allows Disabled to Write, Run Wheelchairs

MONDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) -- An Israeli research team has harnessed the power of the sniff to help severely disabled people play computer games, express themselves through writing and even move around in wheelchairs.

More Than 70,000 Kids Injured By Medical Devices Each Year

MONDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) -- Injuries from contact lenses, intravenous tubes and other "medical devices" send more than 70,000 American children to emergency rooms each year, a new study shows.

Longer Time Frame for Clot-Busting Drug May Help Beat Stroke

MONDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) -- Extending the time window to treat stroke patients with the clot-dissolving drug tPA from 3 hours to up to 4.5 hours after the onset of stroke doesn't result in any significant delays in treatment and appears to be a safe option for saving lives, new research suggests.

Combination Drug Approved for High Blood Pressure

MONDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) -- Tribenzor, a three-in-one drug to treat high blood pressure, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.