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News for: Fri May 23, 2008

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• Basketball Star Details His Struggle With Gout Fri May 23, 2008, 17:00 Maurice Cheeks shows that the arthritic condition can strike anyone.

• New Antioxidant Drug Shows Promise Against Diabetes Fri May 23, 2008, 12:00 More studies on cardiovascular risks needed, report says.

• Light Alcohol Consumption May Help Bones Fri May 23, 2008, 16:00 A daily drink cuts hip fracture risk and increases density, study finds.

• Drug for Deadly Lung Disease Shows Promise Fri May 23, 2008, 09:00 Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis kills 40,000 Americans each year.

• Sea Buckthorn Leaves May Hold Benefit for the Liver Fri May 23, 2008, 12:00 High levels of antioxidants in berries also lower cholesterol, study says.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: May 23, 2008 Fri May 23, 2008, 09:49 Crohn's Disease Inflammatory Bowel Disease Urinary Incontinence • Carbon Monoxide May Help Bypass Surgery Patients Fri May 23, 2008, 09:00 Low doses of gas found in car exhaust provides anti-inflammatory effects in lungs. • New Hope for Liver Diseases Fri May 23, 2008, 14:00 Scientists generate human liver cells from embryonic stem cells, find clues to predict response to therapy. • Patients Pleased With Laparoscopic GERD Surgery Fri May 23, 2008, 17:00 Anti-reflux procedure improved quality of life, cut need for 2nd treatment. • Genetic Variation May Explain Preferences for Sugar Fri May 23, 2008, 14:00 Finding could help research into soaring obesity, diabetes rates, study says. • Kids Think Glasses Make Others Look Smart, Honest Fri May 23, 2008, 19:00 Small study says findings may help parents comfort those getting that first pair. • Asthma Associated With Suicidal Thoughts, Attempts Fri May 23, 2008, 16:00 Anxiety over disability, discomfort may be driving factor, study suggests. • Obese Patients at Greater Infection Risk After Hip Replacement Fri May 23, 2008, 12:00 Those with BMI of 35 or more 10.5 times more likely to experience complications. • Lifestyle Changes Can Keep Diabetes at Bay for 14 Years Fri May 23, 2008, 06:00 Among people at high risk, healthy eating and exercise can delay disease, researchers say. • Patch Form of HRT Poses Less Clotting Risks Than Pill Does Fri May 23, 2008, 06:00 Analysis finds pill more than doubles risk while patch only increases it slightly.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: May 23, 2008 Fri May 23, 2008, 10:21 Truckers, Bus Drivers Can't Take Anti-Smoking Drug Chantix Everlasting Jelly Candles Pose Fire, Burn Hazards Health Canada Warns About Male Sexual Performance Aid Americans Lack Awareness of Osteoporosis Risk: Survey Paint Chemical Linked to Male Fertility Problems U.S. Creates Drug and Medical Device Surveillance System FYI • Health Tip: Common Triggers for Allergy and Asthma Fri May 23, 2008, 09:00 Identifying them is key • Health Tip: Talk to Loved Ones About Your Alzheimer's Fri May 23, 2008, 09:00 Share information and feelings with family and friends

Today's Top News Stories
•	Another Study Warns of Risk From Cardiac Surgery Drug - Dec 02, 2008, 19:00 Patients given Trasylol have a higher death risk, data review finds.
•	Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 2, 2008 - Dec 02, 2008, 09:47 Sarcoma Surgery Lower Back Pain
•	Rapid Response Teams Don't Cut Hospital Heart Attacks, Death Rates - Dec 02, 2008, 16:00 Money may be better spent in other areas, experts say.
•	Scientists Report Mental 'Body-Swapping' - Dec 02, 2008, 17:00 In experiments, people felt physical sensation when a mannequin's body was touched.
•	High Salt Levels Common in Many Foods - Dec 02, 2008, 12:00 Cereals, licorice, pancakes, among other products, home to sodium, study says.