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News for: Mon May 12, 2008

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• Celebrex, Naproxen Won't Prevent Mental Decline Mon May 12, 2008, 16:00 New findings suggest daily use of naproxen might even harm cognitive function.

• Drugs Alone Don't Lower Heart Disease Risks for Overweight Americans Mon May 12, 2008, 16:00 Study finds signs of trouble show up even when statins, blood pressure meds are used.

• Viagra May Protect Hearts of Some Muscular Dystrophy Patients Mon May 12, 2008, 17:00 In study with mice, drug prevented heart failure in those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

• Gene May Be Key to Pregnancy Complication Mon May 12, 2008, 09:00 Preeclampsia is common and serious, but genetics could bring screening test or treatment.

• Air Pollution Linked to Blood Clots in Legs Mon May 12, 2008, 16:00 Study suggests dirty air may be even more dangerous than previously thought.

News Roundup • Multiple Sclerosis Affects Children's Cognitive Skills Mon May 12, 2008, 16:00 Low IQ more likely the younger a child is at diagnosis, study finds. • New MRI Technique Detects Subtle Brain Injuries Mon May 12, 2008, 17:00 Changes in water around cells associated with how much patients improved over time. • Decoding Muscle Stem Cell Development Mon May 12, 2008, 12:00 Nutrient restriction triggers pathway involved with life span, study finds. • Electrode Placement Key to Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Patients Mon May 12, 2008, 16:00 Re-implantation of devices at shorter distances improved motor scores, researchers find. • High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Associated With Eye Disease Mon May 12, 2008, 16:00 Risk for retinal vein blockage more than doubles when these conditions go untreated. • Problem Gambling Common Among Young Adults Mon May 12, 2008, 14:00 U.S. survey estimates 750,000, mostly males, are hooked. • Drugs for Restless Legs Syndrome Have Downsides Mon May 12, 2008, 17:00 Analysis finds side effects, loss of effectiveness over time. • High Blood Pressure Still Slipping Past Doctors Mon May 12, 2008, 09:00 Study finds little more than half of patients were checked, only 39% met treatment goals.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: May 12, 2008 Mon May 12, 2008, 10:36 Scientists Closer to Developing Botulinum Toxin Antidote Munchkin Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled Nickel in Cheap Earrings Common Cause of Earlobe Dermatitis Poultry Slaughtered to Control Bird Flu Outbreak in South Korea Men More Likely to Desire Alcohol When Upset: Study Lawsuit Alleging Mercury-Autism Link to Begin in U.S. Court of Claims FYI • Health Tip: Baby's Transition From Liquid Diet Mon May 12, 2008, 09:00 Some signs it's time for solid foods • Health Tip: Using Hair Dyes Mon May 12, 2008, 09:00 Follow safety steps to reduce risks

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•	Traumatic Brain Injuries Linked to Long-Term Health Issues for Iraq Vets - Dec 04, 2008, 12:00 Government report notes problems include dementia, aggression, depression.
•	Robotic Device Could Help Stroke Patients - Dec 04, 2008, 09:00 Through exercise, it seems to boost activity in a key region of the brain.
•	Cervical Cancer Vaccine Well Tolerated - Dec 04, 2008, 12:00 Reactions such as hives called 'idiosyncratic,' study finds.
•	Binge Drinking Clogs Arteries With Plaque - Dec 04, 2008, 09:00 Immune cells stick inside blood vessels causing inflammation, blockage, study finds.