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Health News Center
Nov 22, 2009
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Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2009
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 10:05
- H1N1 Flu Vaccine
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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Swine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma Harder
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 16:00
Canadian study finds more severe cases than with seasonal flu. |
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No Immediate Changes Expected in Mammogram Coverage
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 09:00
Health plans say routine screening is an individual decision. |
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Many Women Miscalculate Time to Full-Term Birth
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 17:00
1 in 4 thinks it's as short as 34 weeks, potentially adding to preemie delivery rate, experts say. |
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Formaldehyde May Endanger Funeral Workers
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 16:00
Leukemia risk is found to increase with longer exposure to embalming fluids.
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Using Cell Phones, Internet to Battle Eating Disorders
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 09:00
Online and text messages might be more helpful than therapy for some, researchers suggest. |
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Unraveling the 'Mad Cow' Mystery
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 12:00
Key molecule identified by researchers. |
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New Pap Test Guidelines: Start Later, Have Fewer
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 09:00
Experts urge first screen at 21, then once every 2 years or more, not annually. |
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Blood Test Could Boost Clarity of Breast MRI Results for Some
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 12:00
Taking menstrual cycle into account when booking exam may cut need for repeat scans, study suggests. |
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Athletes Seeking Doping Agents Can Still Find Them Online
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 16:00
Banned products are readily available, researchers say. |
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'Hobbits' Were a Distinct Species, Study Concludes
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 14:00
Skeletal analysis shows Homo floresiensis anatomy differed from modern-day humans. |
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Discovery Boosts Boys' Prospects for Post-Cancer Fertility
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 12:00
Testicular cells could be preserved for later use, study suggests. |
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Even Smokers Support Bans at Work
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 12:00
Employees in India strongly favor no-smoking rules, Germans less keen: survey |
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Three-Month Supply Lowers Drug Costs
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 16:00
Consumers save up to one-third buying 90-day supply, study finds. |
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Text Messages Might Increase Sunscreen Usage
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 17:00
With daily reminders, people may be more apt to protect their skin. |
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Appalachia, Southeast Hit Hardest by Obesity and Diabetes
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 16:00
CDC county-by-county analysis finds some areas with 1 in 10 adults already diabetic. |
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Too Few Older Adults Get Recommended Screenings
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 14:00
Report looks to improve health of this group with better preventive care.
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Task Force Member Defends Mammography Guidelines
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 12:00
Meanwhile, three doctors weigh in on what women should do about the new recommendations.
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Asthma Combo Seems Less Influenced by Genes
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 19:00
Findings may not apply to blacks, researchers note. |
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New 'Skin' From Stem Cells
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 19:00
Technique used in mice may offer hope to burn patients awaiting grafts. |
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Health Highlights
• Health Highlights: Nov. 22, 2009
Sun Nov 22, 2009, 11:00
- Health Care Reform Bill Moves to Senate Floor for Debate
- U.S. Military Studying PTSD Risk Factors
- University of Nebraska May Restrict Stem Cell Research
- Trial of Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy for Eye Disease Planned
- Vicks Nasal Spray Recalled Due to Bacteria
- Flu Worries Shouldn't Affect Travel Plans: CDC
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• Health Highlights: Nov. 20, 2009
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 10:22
- U.S. Military Studying PTSD Risk Factors
- University of Nebraska May Restrict Stem Cell Research
- Trial of Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy for Eye Disease Planned
- Vicks Nasal Spray Recalled Due to Bacteria
- Flu Worries Shouldn't Affect Travel Plans: CDC
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• Health Highlights: Nov. 19, 2009
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 13:19
- Vicks Nasal Spray Recalled Due to Bacteria
- Flu Worries Shouldn't Affect Travel Plans: CDC
- Senate Introduces Health Reform Bill
- FDA Sends Warning Letters to Drug Web Sites
- Poll Shows Americans Support Malpractice Award Limits
- Movie Theater Popcorn High In Calories and Fat: Study
- Study Suggests Racial Bias in Kidney/Pancreas Transplants
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• Health Highlights: Nov. 18, 2009
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 10:06
- Computer Simulation Mimics Cat Brain
- Hyper-Resistant Bacteria Major Health Threat: Experts
- Mini Pump Improves Heart Failure Patients' Survival: Study
- RockHard Dietary Supplement Recalled: FDA
- Microsoft Co-Founder Diagnosed With Lymphoma
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• Health Highlights: Nov. 17, 2009
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 10:42
- Microsoft Co-Founder Diagnosed With Lymphoma
- Ketamine Affects Memory: Study
- Critics Question Drug Price Increases
- Brain Scans Detect Hypnosis Effects
- Little Impact So Far From Electronic Medical Records: Study
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FDA
FYI
• Health Tip: Managing Gestational Diabetes
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 09:00
Here's what you can do
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• Health Tip: Determining Migraines in Children
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 09:00
Is it a migraine, or another type of headache?
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• Health Tip: Recovering From C-Section
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 09:00
What new moms can expect
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• Health Tip: When Infants Get Diarrhea
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 09:00
Here's what parents should know
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• Health Tip: Help Prevent Bunions
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 09:00
Here's what you can do
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Today's Top News Stories | • | Missing Gene Tied to Bone Marrow Transplant Problems - Nov 22, 2009, 14:00
Variation can cause donated cells to attack recipient's tissue, study finds. | • | Go Healthy, Not Hungry for Holiday Eating - Nov 22, 2009, 09:00
Planning ahead can help keep eating under control, expert says. | • | When Sleep Suffers, So Does Decisiveness - Nov 21, 2009, 09:00
Not being well-rested can be dangerous for those whose jobs require quick reactions, researchers say. | • | Stunts Raise Injury Risks for Cheerleaders - Nov 21, 2009, 09:00
Type of flooring, greater heights increase potential for trauma, study finds. | • | Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S. - Nov 20, 2009, 16:00
But, flu activity remains high and is expected to continue, CDC says. |
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