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Health News Center
Jul 19, 2008
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News Roundup • |
Clinical Trials Update: July 18, 2008
Fri Jul 18, 2008, 09:24
- Breast Cancer
- Hot Flashes
- Emphysema
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Alzheimer's Research Brings Progress, Setbacks
Fri Jul 18, 2008, 12:00
Once-promising vaccine fails to ease symptoms, but old drug offers new hope. |
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Suckling Infant Triggers 'Trust' Hormone in Moms
Fri Jul 18, 2008, 17:00
Breast-feeding releases oxytocin, involved in bonding, release of milk in humans, animals. |
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Many Recovering Alcoholics Depend on Coffee, Cigarettes
Fri Jul 18, 2008, 16:00
But smoking may increase the likelihood of relapse, expert says. |
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Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Endangers Neurotrophin Levels
Fri Jul 18, 2008, 16:00
These peptides are critical for normal development of the brain, study says. |
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Gene Variations May Predict Antidepressant Response
Fri Jul 18, 2008, 12:00
Finding could help advance individualized medicine for psychiatric patients. |
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Magnetic Pulses to Brain Improve Lazy Eye in Adults
Fri Jul 18, 2008, 14:00
Vision improved temporarily, Canadian researchers report. |
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Research Finds Causal Link Between Ending Drinking, Depression
Fri Jul 18, 2008, 14:00
But giving mice on the wagon an antidepressant restored brain's ability to make new cells. |
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All Newborns Should Have Ears Screened, Task Force Says
Fri Jul 18, 2008, 09:00
Up to 3 of every 1,000 U.S. babies born with hearing loss, experts note. |
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Incidence of Mantle Cell Lymphoma on Rise
Fri Jul 18, 2008, 17:00
Aggressive form of non-Hodgkin disease puts older men chiefly at risk, study finds. |
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FDA Says It's Safe to Eat Tomatoes
Fri Jul 18, 2008, 07:00
Salmonella outbreak may be winding down; peppers remain suspect. |
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U.S. Obesity Epidemic Continues to Grow
Thu Jul 17, 2008, 14:00
One-quarter of Americans report being obese, CDC report says. |
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Dietary Fiber Cuts Risk of Pregnancy Complication
Thu Jul 17, 2008, 14:00
Preeclampsia raises blood pressure, but the nutrient lowers the odds, study finds. |
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Clinical Trials Update: July 17, 2008
Thu Jul 17, 2008, 09:56
- Fibromyalgia
- Epilepsy
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Parents of Autistic Children Are Often Aloof Themselves
Thu Jul 17, 2008, 12:00
Finding buttresses idea that disorder has genetic roots. |
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Brain Scans Show Heightened Risk for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Thu Jul 17, 2008, 14:00
Found less activity in region that curbs habitual thinking, researchers say |
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Too Much, Too Little Sleep Linked to Stroke Risk
Thu Jul 17, 2008, 16:00
Postmenopausal women who slept more than nine hours a night had up to 70% higher risk. |
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U.S. Health Care Still Ill, Survey Finds
Thu Jul 17, 2008, 09:00
Lack of access to insurance called a primary stumbling block. |
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New Guidelines on Infant Stroke Released
Thu Jul 17, 2008, 16:00
Experts note symptoms and treatment of these youngest patients differ from adults. |
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Disease Prevention Programs Worth the Investment
Thu Jul 17, 2008, 12:00
Within five years, $16 billion a year could be saved, report claims. |
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Health Highlights
• Health Highlights: July 19, 2008
Sat Jul 19, 2008, 07:56
- Gene That Governs Ovulation Identified
- Youth All-Terrain Vehicles Recalled
- Global Warming Poses Major Health Threat: EPA
- U.S. Set Birth Record Last Year
- HIV Vaccine Trial Canceled Over Possible Volunteer Risk
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• Health Highlights: July 18, 2008
Fri Jul 18, 2008, 11:08
- Gene That Governs Ovulation Identified
- Global Warming Poses Major Health Threat: EPA
- U.S. Set Birth Record Last Year
- HIV Vaccine Trial Canceled Over Possible Volunteer Risk
- Bullies at Greater Health Risk Than Victims: Study
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• Health Highlights: July 17, 2008
Thu Jul 17, 2008, 10:38
- HIV Vaccine Trial Canceled Over Possible Volunteer Risk
- Bullies at Greater Health Risk Than Victims: Study
- Kidney Donation Through the Navel Speeds Recovery
- Senate Bill Would Relax U.S. Ban on Visitors With HIV
- E. coli Outbreak in Beef May Have Widened to 5 States
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• Health Highlights: July 16, 2008
Wed Jul 16, 2008, 10:56
- Senate Bill Would Relax U.S. Ban on Visitors With HIV
- E. coli Outbreak in Beef May Have Widened to 5 States
- Congress Overrides Bush Veto of Physician Medicare Bill
- Recalled 'Lean Pockets' Sandwiches May Contain Plastic
- Drug Thwarts Bone Loss in Prostate Cancer Patients: Study
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• Health Highlights: July 15, 2008
Tue Jul 15, 2008, 10:59
- Bush Vetoes Bill to Undo Medicare Cuts to Doctors
- Recalled 'Lean Pockets' Sandwiches May Contain Plastic
- Drug Thwarts Bone Loss in Prostate Cancer Patients: Study
- Auditors Getting a Portion of Medicare Payments Recovered
- Illinois Governor: Insurers Should Pay for Autism
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FYI
• Health Tip: Caring for a Sprain
Fri Jul 18, 2008, 09:00
Treat the injury seriously |
• Health Tip: Exercising During Pregnancy
Fri Jul 18, 2008, 09:00
Doctor-approved activity can help you feel better
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• Health Tip: Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
Thu Jul 17, 2008, 09:00
Signs that you might be at risk |
• Health Tip: Staying Emotionally Healthy
Thu Jul 17, 2008, 09:00
Suggestions to maintain a sound mind
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• Health Tip: Signs of Problems at Daycare
Wed Jul 16, 2008, 09:00
Make sure your child is safe
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Today's Top News Stories | • | Falls Are Top Cause of Injury, Death Among Elderly - Jul 19, 2008, 09:00
Not all homes are the same, but common sense measures can reduce the risk, expert says. | • | Heart Blood Vessels Grown in the Lab - Jul 18, 2008, 19:00
Could offer a future alternative to bypass surgery, researchers say. | • | Clinical Trials Update: July 18, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008, 09:24
- Breast Cancer
- Hot Flashes
- Emphysema
| • | Loud Music in Bars Hastens Drinking - Jul 18, 2008, 16:00
French researchers say blasting tunes makes patrons down more alcohol in less time. | • | Breast-Fed Babies Have Fewer GI Infections - Jul 18, 2008, 17:00
But they're more likely to be iron-deficient, study finds. |
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