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News for: Sun Jun 08, 2008

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• Scientists ID Brain Pathway That Stops Seizures Sun Jun 08, 2008, 14:00 Mouse study finds gene affects acids that regulate severity of convulsions.

• Older Diabetics' Risk of Cardiac Ischemia Lower Than Thought Sun Jun 08, 2008, 14:00 Those 55 to 75 with type 2 disease have same odds for condition, regardless of screening.

• Applying Parallel Pressure Improves Vascular Grafting Sun Jun 08, 2008, 09:00 Finding could speed new tissue-engineered stem cell bypass procedures, study says.

• Sleep: A Necessity, Not a Luxury Sun Jun 08, 2008, 09:00 An estimated 40 million Americans don't get a good night's rest.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: June 8, 2008 Sun Jun 08, 2008, 10:32 Stem Cell Treatment May Have Cured Child With Rare Skin Disease Tainted Salmonella Tomatoes 'Distributed Throughout the Country,' CDC Suggests Many Americans Stressed About Money: Survey Cereal Recalled Due to Undeclared Tree Nuts Regranex Diabetic Foot Gel Carries Cancer Death Warning High-Protein, Low-Fat Dairy Diet Prevents Bone Loss

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.