Ways to help lose holiday weight DALLAS, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Black women die more from childbirth ATLANTA, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Most 2005 resolutions weight-related REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Lack of sleep can result in bridezilla WESTCHESTER, Ill., Dec. 29 (UPI) --

What make boys and girls walk more MELBOURNE, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Lower-middle-class blacks have less help CHICAGO, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

HealthWrap: Novel treatment for stroke By ALEX CUKAN UPI Health Correspondent ALBANY, N.Y., Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Study: Pet owners not healthier TURKU, Finland, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Researchers map influenza virus BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Blood donations needed urgently DETROIT, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

USDA booklets on hunger of poor quality WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Risk of getting bird flu low for travelers SEOUL, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Vaccinate mom against whopping cough DALLAS, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Reducing blood flow after stroke helpful SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Green tea extract may help after stroke SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Eat To Live: Cut beef, save the globe By JULIA WATSON UPI Food Writer LE BUGUE, France, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Many children carriers of strep throat PITTSBURGH, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Identifying unsafe drivers with dementia ST. LOUIS, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Technique can detect E. coli quickly WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Men must guard against osteoporosis, too DALLAS, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Caregiving is a public-health issue ATLANTA, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Ads of ultra-thin send wrong message DALLAS, Dec. 29 (UPI) --

Anti-microbial folders may reduce germs HASTINGS, Minn., Dec. 28 (UPI) --

Anti-TNFa treatment may help aging vessels VALHALLA, N.Y., Dec. 28 (UPI) --

Sex differences and rheumatoid arthritis ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 28 (UPI) --

Drivers respond to aggression with more MERIDEN, Conn., Dec. 28 (UPI) --

Caregiving: Lawford says get tested -- 1 By ALEX CUKAN UPI Health Correspondent ALBANY, N.Y., Dec. 28 (UPI) --

Counseling changes alcohol behavior ATLANTA, Dec. 28 (UPI) --

How to protect against carbon monoxide By CHRISTINE DELL'AMORE UPI Consumer Health Correspondent WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 (UPI) --

Children 'buy' ads on more exercise ATLANTA, Dec. 28 (UPI) --

Myths about drinking persist WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 (UPI) --

Women more weak in the knees BOSTON, Dec. 28 (UPI) --

Preconception checkup important for women WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 27 (UPI) --

Wound botulism a risk for heroin users LONDON, Dec. 27 (UPI) --

Inflammatory genes linked to hypertension AUGUSTA, Ga., Dec. 27 (UPI) --

Drunk-driving deaths high New Year's Eve WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 (UPI) --

Health workers can pass TB to others BERKELEY, Calif., Dec. 27 (UPI) --

Little difference between LASIK and LASEK CHICAGO, Dec. 27 (UPI) --

Sibling hitting underestimated by many DURHAM, N.H., Dec. 27 (UPI) --

The Age of Autism: The AOA Awards '06 By DAN OLMSTED UPI Senior Editor WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 (UPI) --

Tennis elbow the most common tennis injury NEW YORK, Dec. 27 (UPI) --

Eat To Live: Good food-buying resolutions By JULIA WATSON UPI Food Writer LE BUGUE, France, Dec. 27 (UPI) --

More food decisions made than thought ITHACA, N.Y., Dec. 27 (UPI) --

Meth ups risk of artery tears and stroke IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 27 (UPI) --

Molecular HPV test gives 'DNA footprint' NEW YORK, Dec. 27 (UPI) --

Interview: Beating the baby blues By CHRISTINE DELL'AMORE UPI Consumer Health Correspondent WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 (UPI) --

Probiotics help with antibiotic diarrhea NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 27 (UPI) --

Video games more than just fun to play ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 27 (UPI) --

What to seek in a health coach KENNEWICK, Wash., Dec. 27 (UPI) --

Caregiving: Good neighbors are hard to find By ALEX CUKAN UPI Health Correspondent ALBANY, N.Y., Dec. 26 (UPI) --