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News for: Wed Jun 04, 2008

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• Cooling May Not Help Injured Brains in Children Wed Jun 04, 2008, 17:00 Experts say it's too soon to judge this therapy for traumatic brain injury.

• Fewer U.S. High School Students Engage in Risky Behaviors Wed Jun 04, 2008, 16:00 But survey finds a discouraging lack of progress among Hispanic children.

• FDA Starts Safety Review of Autoimmune Disorder Drugs Wed Jun 04, 2008, 14:00 Reports of increased cancer risk among young users of TNF blockers prompts action.

• Cell Phone Study Suggests People Are Losing Their Wanderlust Wed Jun 04, 2008, 14:00 Many spend most of their time going to a few key locations, such as work and home.

• Drug Regimen Prevents AIDS Transmission Via Breast Milk Wed Jun 04, 2008, 17:00 But limiting the time a mother nurses doesn't protect the baby, study finds.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: June 4, 2008 Wed Jun 04, 2008, 10:17 Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Insomnia High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia) • Two-Drug Combo Reduces Diabetic Kidney Damage Wed Jun 04, 2008, 17:00 Almost 25 percent of participants saw urine protein levels lowered significantly • Racial Disparities Widespread in Kidney Patient Outcomes Wed Jun 04, 2008, 12:00 Studies find mistrust, cultural barriers, segregation of care contribute to inequalities. • Human Stem Cell Transplant Helps Brain-Impaired Mice Wed Jun 04, 2008, 14:00 Restored damaged electrical pathway seen in MS patients who lose nerve signals. • Researchers ID Inflammation-Fighting Pathway in Fat Cells Wed Jun 04, 2008, 09:00 But this protection breaks down when obesity sets in, study finds. • Eating Habits Not Sole Cause of Thinness or Obesity Wed Jun 04, 2008, 16:00 How you eat counts, study says, but nervous system also dictates weight gain, loss. • Alcohol, Drug Counseling Benefits Teens, Too Wed Jun 04, 2008, 09:00 Study finds just once-a-week participation was associated with improved results. • Family History of Alcoholism Puts Student Drinkers at Risk Wed Jun 04, 2008, 17:00 They're more likely to continue abuse after college as well as face behavioral problems. • Low-Salt Diet May Not Be Best for Heart Wed Jun 04, 2008, 09:00 Study finding contradicts conventional wisdom.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: June 4, 2008 Wed Jun 04, 2008, 10:10 FDA Data Notes Possible Link Between Suicidal Behavior and Epilepsy Drugs: Report Cigarette Decline Outpaces Marijuana Drop Among Teens Merck Won't Have to Monitor Uninjured Vioxx Users: Court Asian-Pacific Islanders at Greater Risk of Hospital Complications Estrogen Cream Could Protect Men Against HIV Scientists Block Sexual Development of Malaria Parasite Simple Infection Control Steps Reduce Student Absenteeism FYI • Health Tip: Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts Wed Jun 04, 2008, 09:00 There aren't always warning signs • Health Tip: Recovering From an Injury Wed Jun 04, 2008, 09:00 When it's safe to get back in the game

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.