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News for: Thu May 29, 2008

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• Active Social Life Helps Keep Aging Mind Sharp Thu May 29, 2008, 16:00 Another study finds institutionalization especially common after the death of a spouse.

• Certain Tests in ERs Raise Cancer Risk for Some Thu May 29, 2008, 14:00 Study found too many X-rays, CT scans and nuclear medicine tests led to radiation buildup.

• Initiative Links Celebrities to Cancer Research Thu May 29, 2008, 12:00 Major League Baseball donates $10 million to novel effort.

• Type of Tomato Product Determines Power Against Prostate Cancer Thu May 29, 2008, 09:00 Compound produced during drying works with lycopene to protect against malignancies, study suggests.

• Researchers Develop Stem Line With Sickle Cell Mutation Thu May 29, 2008, 14:00 Technique could allow scientists to more quickly screen models for drugs to treat diseases.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: May 29, 2008 Thu May 29, 2008, 10:16 Alzheimer's Disease Knee Injuries Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial • Knee Injuries Main Cause of HS Sports Surgeries Thu May 29, 2008, 14:00 Girls twice as likely to suffer major trauma; more education, fair play urged. • Anti-Rejection Drug May Boost Diabetes in Kidney Transplant Patients Thu May 29, 2008, 17:00 Those treated with sirolimus faced up to 66% increased risk of disease after operation. • Seizures Likely Sign of Brain Injury After Stroke Thu May 29, 2008, 16:00 Patients face 30% risk of dying within month, study finds. • Clinical Guideline Backs Food, Drink During Labor Thu May 29, 2008, 12:00 Nurses, midwives urge more reviews, but say practice provides comfort and nutrition. • Daily Glass of Wine Cut Risk of Fatty Liver Disease Thu May 29, 2008, 09:00 Modest consumption reduced abnormal blood tests 50%, but beer, liquor had opposite effect. • Monkey Controls Robotic Arm With Brain Thu May 29, 2008, 06:00 Cutting-edge research shows animals learned brain signal manipulation to feed themselves.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: May 29, 2008 Thu May 29, 2008, 10:13 Appeals Courts Reverse Vioxx Awards EPA Tightens Rules on Rodent-Control Products U.S. Army Suicides Increased in 2007 San Francisco Fittest Large City Bicarbonate Changes May Warn of Early Cancer Hormone's Activity Influences Men's Heart Risk, Life Expectancy 60% of U.S. Adults Have at Least One Chronic Condition FYI • Health Tip: Dealing With Exercise-Induced Asthma Thu May 29, 2008, 09:00 Some do's and don'ts • Health Tip: Giving Your Child Medicine Thu May 29, 2008, 09:00 How to make it easier for both of you

Today's Top News Stories
•	Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 4, 2008 - Dec 04, 2008, 11:34 Colorectal Cancer Pleural Diseases Endometrial Cancer
•	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.