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Health News Center
Feb 09, 2010
Featured News
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News Roundup • |
Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 9, 2010
Tue Feb 09, 2010, 10:30
- Smoking Cessation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Overactive Bladder (Ages 65+)
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'Third-Hand Smoke' Could Be Troublesome, Too
Mon Feb 08, 2010, 16:00
Tobacco residue may give rise to new pollutants indoors, chemists suggest. |
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Paxil Blocks Tamoxifen, Lowers Survival Odds Against Breast Cancer
Tue Feb 09, 2010, 06:00
Patients should avoid taking the two drugs together, researchers say.
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Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 8, 2010
Mon Feb 08, 2010, 11:03
- Autism
- Osteoarthritis of the Knee
- Chronic Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Glaucoma Drugs May Play Role in Longer Life
Mon Feb 08, 2010, 16:00
Early death risk drops with use, but other factors may contribute, experts say. |
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Stem Cell Research Makes Another Advance
Mon Feb 08, 2010, 17:00
Using a new method, scientists reprogram adult cells to develop into myriad cell types. |
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Older Moms More Apt to Have Autistic Child
Mon Feb 08, 2010, 12:00
Dad's age didn't matter unless father was older, mom much younger, study found. |
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Soft Drinks Could Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Mon Feb 08, 2010, 09:00
Higher blood sugar, insulin levels might cause cells to divide abnormally, researchers say. |
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3 Home Habits Help Youngsters Stay Slim
Mon Feb 08, 2010, 09:00
Eating together, limiting TV and getting enough sleep cut risk of obesity, study finds. |
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Beer for the Bones?
Mon Feb 08, 2010, 12:00
Beneficial silicon content varies from brew to brew, study finds. |
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Older Stroke Patients Are Getting Better Treatment
Mon Feb 08, 2010, 16:00
More get recommended therapies, study finds. |
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High Blood Pressure May Predict Dementia in Some Seniors
Mon Feb 08, 2010, 16:00
Link seen in those with trouble organizing thoughts, but not memory loss. |
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Mediterranean Diet May Help Keep You Smarter
Mon Feb 08, 2010, 16:00
Study finds less damage to brain tissue when the regimen is followed. |
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Financial Woes Add Anxiety to Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Mon Feb 08, 2010, 14:00
Low- and middle-income women might benefit from psychosocial support, researchers say. |
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Cleaning Agent Tied to Parkinson's in Study
Mon Feb 08, 2010, 09:00
Trichloroethylene was widely used industrial solvent. |
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Handgrip Strength Helps Predict Death Risk in Elderly
Mon Feb 08, 2010, 12:00
As grip declines, so does survival, study finds. |
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Drug Cures Osteoporosis in Mice
Mon Feb 08, 2010, 09:00
Experimental agent targets serotonin in the gut, triggering bone formation. |
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Scientists Spot Genes Tied to Aging
Mon Feb 08, 2010, 06:00
Some people are programmed to age at a faster rate, study says. |
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Ski Helmets Encouraged for All
Sun Feb 07, 2010, 09:00
Head injuries reduced without harm to neck, researchers find. |
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Spectators Need to Prepare for Olympic Games, Too
Sat Feb 06, 2010, 09:00
Health experts urge travelers to take steps to prevent illness. |
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Health Highlights
• Health Highlights: Feb. 9, 2010
Tue Feb 09, 2010, 09:47
- New Guidelines Coming on Use of Newborn Blood Samples
- Poor-Quality Malaria Pills Worry Experts
- FDA Wants Realistic Serving Sizes on Food Packaging
- Exercise Protects Against Painful Gallstones: Study
- Medicines Tossed in Trash End Up in Water: Study
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• Health Highlights: Feb. 8, 2010
Mon Feb 08, 2010, 10:48
- FDA Wants Realistic Serving Sizes on Food Packaging
- Exercise Protects Against Painful Gallstones: Study
- Medicines Tossed in Trash End Up in Water: Study
- U.S. Government to Forbid Unhealthy Foods in Schools
- Obama Invites Republicans to Televised Health Care Meeting
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• Health Highlights: Feb. 5, 2010
Fri Feb 05, 2010, 10:05
- Drug May Help Men With Bent Penis Disorder
- New Rules for School Lunch Program Suppliers
- Genes Hamper Efforts to Boost Physical Endurance: Study
- Dissolvable Nicotine Products Concern Health Regulators
- Toy Importer Pays $200K to Settle Lead Charges
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• Health Highlights: Feb. 4, 2010
Thu Feb 04, 2010, 10:17
- First Quake-Injured Haitians Arrive for Treatment in U.S.
- Few Uninsured U.S. Workers Get Needed Substance Abuse Treatment
- Large Rise In Prescription Drug Use For Digestive Ailments
- Program Offers Free Health Text Messages To Moms
- Ground Pepper Could Be Culprit in Salmonella Outbreak
- 40 Percent of Cancers Preventable: Report
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• Health Highlights: Feb. 3, 2010
Wed Feb 03, 2010, 09:53
- 40 Percent of Cancers Preventable: Report
- Michelle Obama Discusses Anti-Obesity Campaign
- Child Abuse Decreases in U.S.: Study
- Lawsuit Targets Patents on Cancer Genes
- High Levels of Cadmium Found in Adult Jewelry
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FDA
FYI
• Health Tip: Getting Help for Neck Pain
Tue Feb 09, 2010, 09:00
When you should see a doctor
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• Health Tip: Protect Your Child at Day Care
Tue Feb 09, 2010, 09:00
Reduce the youngster's risk of illness
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• Health Tip: Spot Unsafe Playgrounds
Mon Feb 08, 2010, 09:00
Equipment that could be dangerous
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• Health Tip: What's Behind Nasal Congestion
Mon Feb 08, 2010, 09:00
Things that can stuff up your nose
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• Health Tip: Getting Cardiac Rehabilitation
Fri Feb 05, 2010, 09:00
Who may need this type of therapy
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Today's Top News Stories | • | Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 9, 2010 - Feb 09, 2010, 10:30
- Smoking Cessation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Overactive Bladder (Ages 65+)
| • | Medicare Cost-Saving Moves Can Backfire - Feb 09, 2010, 09:00
Upping payments for bladder biopsies done in doctor's office boosted overall spending, study found.
| • | Inflammatory Bowel Ups Risk for Blood Clots - Feb 09, 2010, 09:00
Doctors should consider preventive measures, study suggests. | • | ICU Patients at Risk for Rare Heart Rhythm Problem - Feb 09, 2010, 12:00
Experts warn of Torsade de Pointes in new scientific statement. | • | Drug May Ease Cognitive Effects of Huntington's - Feb 09, 2010, 12:00
Small study reports improvement in thinking skills.
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