‘Broken Heart’ Syndrome More Common in Women Broken heart syndrome – a temporary heart condition brought on by extreme physical or emotional stress – is far more likely to occur in women than in men. Play Audio

Construction Workers at High Risk for Injury and Illness Despite steps taken to reduce injuries on construction sites, a new report found that workers have a 75 percent chance of suffering a disabling injury over a 45-year career and a one-in-200 risk of being fatally injured on the job. Play Audio

Diabetes Education Is ‘Fundamental’ Three new studies show that teaching people about their diabetes and giving them strategies to manage it can help them lower their blood sugar levels. Play Audio

Diagnosis of Autism Varies Widely Across U.S. Researchers have found that health care providers at different autism centers are inconsistent in determining whether a child should be diagnosed with autistic disorder or a subtype, such as Asperger syndrome. Play Audio

Do Certain Blood Types Boost Stroke Risk? In an intriguing study, researchers found that people with blood type AB had a 26 percent increased risk for stroke compared with those with blood type O. Play Audio

Drinking Raises Risk for Breast Conditions Women with a family history of breast cancer are at higher risk of developing other types of breast conditions if they also drink alcohol. Play Audio

Drugs for Adult ADHD Safe for the Heart Young and middle-aged adults taking drugs for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) don’t seem to have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. Play Audio

Fitness May Trump Weight for Good Health Question: Which is more important for health, how much your weigh or how fit you are? Play Audio

Hairdressers May Be First to Spot Skin Cancer Many hair professionals say they examine their clients’ head, neck, and face for early signs of skin cancer. And, more hairdressers say they want better training to help recognize which moles or spots might signal cancer. Play Audio

Healthy Habits May Help Heart and Block Cancer Want to prevent both heart disease and cancer? Here’s how: Don’t smoke, maintain a healthy weight, and control blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Play Audio