Drug Found Ineffective Against Lung Disease (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) -- Treatment with interferon gamma-1b (Ifn-g1b) does not improve survival in people with a fatal lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, according to a study that was halted early after no benefit to participants was found.

Health Tip: Understanding Hay Fever (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Hay fever -- an allergic reaction to pollen -- is what causes the runny eyes, sneezing, swelling and itching that makes you miserable when you head outside.

Health Tip: Keep Feet Healthy This Summer (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- The prospect of a foot injury should derail your visions of frolicking outdoors barefoot in the sun, experts warn.

Nonsurgical Treatment May Ease Rotator Cuff Injury (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, June 30 (HealthDay News) -- Millions of people suffer from tendinitis of the rotator cuff, but a minimally invasive procedure can significantly reduce their pain and restore mobility of the shoulder, Italian researchers say.

Sad Dads May Lead to Crying Infants (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, June 30 (HealthDay News) -- Don't automatically blame mom: A crying, colicky baby can be just as much the result of dad's state of mind, Dutch researchers report.

Comic Strip Aims to Educate Families About Diabetes (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, June 30 (HealthDay News) -- The syndicated comic strip "Baldo" will feature a storyline on diabetes in order to boost awareness about prevention and treatment of the disease among Hispanics.

Obese Get Higher Doses of Radiation for X-Rays (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, June 30 (HealthDay News) -- People who are overweight and obese are usually given higher-than-normal doses of radiation in order to obtain usable X-ray images, even though the long-term effects are unknown, new research contends.

Health Highlights: June 30, 2009 (HealthDay)
HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:

Statins Might Stave Off Alzheimer's (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, June 30 (HealthDay News) -- Treatment with a cholesterol-lowering drug might protect against Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests.

Clinical Trials Update: June 30, 2009 (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch and ClinicalConnection.com: