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News for: Fri Aug 22, 2008

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• Early Childhood Factors Raise Risk for Snoring Fri Aug 22, 2008, 12:00 Ear infections, dogs in the home, and large families all contribute, study finds.

• Gastric Band Weight-Loss Surgery Can Boost Reflux Fri Aug 22, 2008, 14:00 Obese patients with GERD may choose gastric bypass instead, experts say.

• Molecule Keeps Bacteria Like Salmonella in Check Fri Aug 22, 2008, 09:00 Finding could also fight other pathogens before they develop resistance to antibiotics.

• Study Examines How Rheumatoid Arthritis Destroys Bone Fri Aug 22, 2008, 14:00 Enzyme called Smurf1 acts as signaling partner that turns off building-block proteins.

• Computer-Based Method IDs Alzheimer's Protein Structures Fri Aug 22, 2008, 09:00 Findings hint of new treatments to prevent their formation, MIT study says.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 22, 2008 Fri Aug 22, 2008, 12:19 Melanoma Infertility Rheumatoid Arthritis • Intense Heat May Boost Tomato Antioxidant Fri Aug 22, 2008, 12:00 Fat added to lycopene molecules appears to increase disease-fighting power, study says. • DEET Works Because Mosquitoes Hate the Smell Fri Aug 22, 2008, 17:00 Research upends theory that repellant masks person's odor and interferes with bugs' senses. • Smokers More Likely to Bleed After Throat Surgery Fri Aug 22, 2008, 16:00 Understanding link may help doctors better counsel patients before operations. • Home Smoking Ban Keeps Teens From Lighting Up Fri Aug 22, 2008, 19:00 But parental behavior remains strong influence on kids' attitudes, study says. • Marinades Help Keep Grilled Meat Safe Fri Aug 22, 2008, 09:00 Study found they reduce the amount of cancer-causing compounds. • Laser Technology Spots Cavities Before They Start Fri Aug 22, 2008, 17:00 It might someday help lessen dentists' reliance on the dreaded drill. • FDA Investigates Possible Vytorin-Cancer Link Fri Aug 22, 2008, 07:00 But the agency says patients can still take the cholesterol-lowering drug. • HRT After Menopause Reduces Symptoms Fri Aug 22, 2008, 07:00 It reduced problems with sleep, sexual functioning and hot flashes, study finds.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: Aug. 22, 2008 Fri Aug 22, 2008, 10:26 Cancer Risk Decreases After Age 80, Study Says Americans Not Eating Enough Tree Nuts Scientists Use Wisdom Teeth to Create Stem Cells Positive Outlook May Protect Against Breast Cancer FDA Sanctions Irradiation of Lettuce, Spinach Anti-Addiction Drug Helps Rats Lose Weight FDA • Bone Marrow Treatment Approved for Rare Bleeding Disorder Fri Aug 22, 2008, 13:52 Stimulates marrow to compensate for low platelet count FYI • Health Tip: Hair Treatments During Pregnancy Fri Aug 22, 2008, 09:00 Guidelines for use • Health Tip: When Your Diabetic Child Takes a Trip Fri Aug 22, 2008, 09:00 How to prepare

Today's Top News Stories
•	Ginkgo Won't Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke in Elderly - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00 But the herbal supplement may help ward off peripheral artery disease, researchers say.
•	Dangerous Toys Still on Store Shelves, Report Finds - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00 Focus on toys that pose choking hazard, are too loud, or contain dangerous chemicals.
•	Chronic Pain Trips Up Seniors - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00 Discomfort contributes to the falls that plague older adults, study finds.
•	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 24, 2009 - Nov 24, 2009, 11:14 Constipation Healthy Volunteers (Ages 18-65) Type 2 Diabetes
•	Angioplasty Outcomes May Vary Little Between Hospitals - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00 In-hospital death rates didn't differ greatly between high- and low-volume centers, study found.