Sun, Smoke, Extra Weight Add Years to Skin (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Dec. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Smoking, being overweight and not using sunscreen all take an additional toll on sun-damaged skin, a new study of twins shows.

Aspirin During Pregnancy May Help Preemies (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Dec. 22 (HealthDay News) -- The children of women who take low-dose aspirin during pregnancy because they are at high risk for delivering prematurely might have fewer behavioral problems at age 5, new research suggests.

Health Tip: Prevent Falls While Decking the Halls (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Holiday decorating often requires the use of a stepstool or ladder, either of which can lead to a fall.

Health Tip: Risk Factors for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Carpal tunnel syndrome is characterized by pain, weakness, tingling and numbness in the wrists and hands. It can lead to difficulty holding or gripping objects.

Amino Acid May Be Key to Strong Teeth (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Dec. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have identified the way a simple amino acid makes human teeth strong and resilient.

Gene Therapy Holds Promise for Emphysema (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Dec. 22 (HealthDay News) -- A single treatment with a new method of gene therapy may offer lifetime protection against the progression of the lung disease emphysema, according to the results of a study in mice.

Many High-Risk Women Refuse Breast MRI (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Dec. 22 (HealthDay News) -- For women at high risk of breast cancer, an MRI can help detect malignancies early and is often suggested in addition to annual mammograms. Yet, 42 percent of such women in a new study said no to the test.

Health Reform Package Continues to Advance (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Dec. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Prominent health-care experts are throwing their support behind the Senate version of the health reform package, which now looks like it will be passed before Christmas since Senate Democrats have garnered the 60 votes needed to move the bill forward.

Health Highlights: Dec. 22, 2009 (HealthDay)
HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 22, 2009 (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com: