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Root Canal or Dental Implant? Root canals and dental implants are equally successful, but implants may need more follow-up maintenance, a new study shows. 1st Trachea Transplant From Stem Cells Doctors in Europe have performed the first trachea transplant that hinges on the patient's own stem cells. FDA Panel: Toughen Dermal Filler Warnings Dermal fillers injected to soften facial wrinkles should carry stronger and more specific warning labels about potential adverse effects, according to an FDA advisory panel. Cancer Drug Avastin Raises Blood Clot Risk The life-extending cancer drug Avastin raises the risk of dangerous blood clots by 33%, an analysis of clinical-trial data shows. Ginkgo Biloba Doesn?t Prevent Dementia The largest and longest study ever to examine the use of ginkgo biloba for the prevention of Alzheimer?s and other dementias showed no evidence of effectiveness. Broccoli May Help Smokers' Lungs Smokers and former smokers who eat lots of broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables may be less likely than other smokers to develop lung cancer, new research shows. Canola Oil May Affect Breast Cancer Risk Early research shows the type of oil a woman consumes during pregnancy could influence her daughter's breast cancer risk years later. Lean Cuisine Chicken Meals Recalled Nestle Prepared Foods Company is recalling 879,565 pounds of frozen Lean Cuisine chicken meals that may contain small pieces of hard blue plastic. Indigo Ointment Relieves Psoriasis A study shows 74% of patients had clearance or near clearance of psoriasis after 12 weeks' treatment with indigo naturalis ointment, a Chinese herbal remedy. Activity, Sleep May Cut Cancer Risk Physical activity may cut cancer risk, and sleeping at least 7 hours per night may maximize that benefit, new research shows. Healthiest U.S. City: Lincoln, Nebraska The healthiest U.S. city is Lincoln, Neb. Huntington, W.V., is the least healthy city, the CDC's 2007 city-by-city data reveal. CDC: IVF May Boost Birth Defects Risk The CDC reports that certain birth defects -- including heart valve problems and cleft lip/palate -- may be two to four times more common among babies conceived with assisted reproductive technology than babies conceived naturally. Family History Raises Breast Cancer Risk Women with a strong family history of breast cancer who do not have genes associated with increased risk of the disease have a fourfold greater chance of developing it than the average woman, new research indicates. Vitamin C, E Pills Fail to Prevent Cancer Taking vitamin E and vitamin C supplements may not make cancer less likely, a new study shows. Keeping the Heat on Health Care Reform Some members of Congress are pushing for quick action on health care reform when President-elect Barack Obama takes office next January. Craving Chocolate? Take a Walk Instead A new study shows that taking a brisk walk can cut down the urge to eat chocolate -- and may help curb cravings that can derail weight loss efforts. Celiac Disease: Faster Gluten Test Scientists have developed a new test that could speed up identification of gluten, a trigger for people with celiac disease. Peppermint Oil, Fiber Can Treat IBS Largely overlooked, older remedies like peppermint oil and fiber are effective treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a review of the research shows. Saturated Fats, Intestinal Cancer Linked If you eat a lot of saturated fat, you may be more at risk for cancer of the small intestine, according to a new study. Smoking Rate Is Declining in U.S. The percentage of Americans who smoke cigarettes has fallen below 20% for the first time since at least the mid-1960s, according to a new report.

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