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News for: Tue Jun 03, 2008

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• Kennedy Faced Brain Surgeon's Knife While Awake Tue Jun 03, 2008, 17:00 It's standard practice, so areas that control critical functions aren't damaged, experts say.

• Sen. Kennedy Up and Walking After Brain Tumor Surgery Tue Jun 03, 2008, 16:00 Still faces radiation, chemotherapy treatments for what doctors say is a life-threatening malignant glioma.

• Family History Might Improve Odds Against Colon Cancer Tue Jun 03, 2008, 16:00 Fewer deaths, recurrences seen in those who had relatives with disease, study finds.

• Reuse of Antibacterial Wipes Can Spread Bacteria Tue Jun 03, 2008, 14:00 Welsh study finds cleansers remove germs but do not kill them on surfaces

• Vitamin D Deficiency Puts 40% of U.S. Infants and Toddlers At Risk Tue Jun 03, 2008, 09:00 About 12 percent already are deficient, according to the latest study.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: June 3, 2008 Tue Jun 03, 2008, 09:44 Allergy Women's Health Vaccines • Fruit Juice May Be Healthy for Kids: Study Tue Jun 03, 2008, 14:00 No weight gain seen among those who drink 100% juice, but not all experts agree with findings. • Dangerous Side Effect Found in Cancer Immunotherapy Research Tue Jun 03, 2008, 12:00 Lab experiment resulted in T-cells spreading beyond the treatment area. • Heart Failure Patients Overestimate Their Life Expectancy Tue Jun 03, 2008, 16:00 Statistical survey indicates doctors need to be more clear in explaining realities. • Genes May Play Role in Quitting Smoking Tue Jun 03, 2008, 17:00 People respond to different treatments based on their genetic make-up, study says. • Chronic Stomach Inflammation Boosts Cancer Risk Tue Jun 03, 2008, 09:00 Damage to DNA could cause cell mutations that lead to disease, study concludes. • Exposure Therapy Effective in Preventing Post-Traumatic Stress Tue Jun 03, 2008, 12:00 It eased anxiety, corrected belief that reliving memories must be avoided, study concludes. • Risk Factors for Eating Disorders Vary by Gender Tue Jun 03, 2008, 16:00 Rejecting media images, resilience to negative comments should be focus of prevention. • Researcher Finds Link Between Pregnancy and Tooth Loss Tue Jun 03, 2008, 17:00 Women with multiple children need to be especially vigilant about oral health, findings suggest. • Androgen Production Continues in Prostate Cancer Tumors Tue Jun 03, 2008, 16:00 Growths are able to maintain significant testosterone levels despite therapy, study finds.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: June 3, 2008 Tue Jun 03, 2008, 09:24 Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Tomatoes Group Wants Food Colorings Banned Massachusetts' Insurance Program Making Progress Tobacco Sales to U.S. Minors Reach All-Time Low Chronic Hay Fever Leads to Nasal Obstruction Grape Juice May Protect Against Memory Decline FYI • Health Tip: Diarrhea in Children Tue Jun 03, 2008, 09:00 Some common causes • Health Tip: Symptoms of Computer Strain Tue Jun 03, 2008, 09:00 Signs that you may have an injury

Today's Top News Stories
•	2 Techniques Found Effective in Carotid Artery Narrowing - Sep 06, 2008, 09:00 Angioplasty with stenting and endarterectomy successful in preventing ipsilateral stroke.
•	MRIs Don't Improve Breast Cancer Care, Outcome - Sep 06, 2008, 19:00 Study finds getting one delays treatment, raises odds of mastectomy.
•	FDA to List Drugs Under Review for Safety Issues - Sep 05, 2008, 14:00 But officials say patients taking meds on Web site shouldn't overreact or stop taking them.
•	No Place Safe From Allergies - Sep 05, 2008, 16:00 Most can be controlled, but you need to know what triggers them, experts say.
•	Almost Half of Adults Will Develop Knee Osteoarthritis by 85 - Sep 05, 2008, 14:00 Study finds risk is greatest for those overweight or obese at age 45.