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News for: Thu Jun 18, 2009

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• Teens of Dads Who Drink Too Much Tend to Follow Suit Thu Jun 18, 2009, 16:00 Report found these kids were more likely to abuse alcohol, drugs.

• Almost Half of Those Over 60 Die While Waiting for Kidney Transplant Thu Jun 18, 2009, 17:00 Study highlights need to get on list quickly, experts say

• Almost Quarter of Suicides Involve Intoxication Thu Jun 18, 2009, 14:00 Men, American Indians, Hispanics were most vulnerable, report shows.

• Surging Internet Use Cutting Into Family Time Thu Jun 18, 2009, 12:00 Rise of Facebook, Twitter coincides with 30% drop in hours spent together, report finds.

• New Prostate Cancer Biomarker Discovered Thu Jun 18, 2009, 16:00 Finding also might apply in other types of cancer, researcher says.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: June 18, 2009 Thu Jun 18, 2009, 10:09 Schizophrenia Restless Legs Syndrome Oral Contraceptive (Female Healthy Volunteers) Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorders Healthy Patient Studies Rash • Statins May Not Protect Against Pneumonia Thu Jun 18, 2009, 17:00 Hope that the drugs could fight infection was premature, expert says. • Study Finds Possible Genetic Indicator of Colorectal Cancer Thu Jun 18, 2009, 14:00 If perfected, screening method could make disease detection easier, experts say. • Work Stress for Mom Might Harm Baby Thu Jun 18, 2009, 16:00 Researchers link job strain, long hours to low birth weight. • Teens, Young Adults Need More Calcium Thu Jun 18, 2009, 12:00 Consumption of bone-building dairy products declines in late teens, research shows. • Hysterectomies Could Be Source of Stem Cells Thu Jun 18, 2009, 09:00 Researchers eye tissues that are normally discarded after surgery. • Pesticides Linked to Blood Disorder Thu Jun 18, 2009, 12:00 Precancerous condition more prevalent among those who apply the chemicals, study shows. • Omega-3 Fatty Acids Might Curb Depression in Heart Patients Thu Jun 18, 2009, 14:00 Study found low levels in bloodstream correlated with increased risk. • Artificial Ankle Takes Giant Step Forward Thu Jun 18, 2009, 09:00 Newly approved device allows pain-free mobility, experts say.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: June 18, 2009 Thu Jun 18, 2009, 10:14 Food Safety Bill Clears House Committee Employers, Employees Face Health Insurance Increases: Report Hillary Clinton Breaks Elbow in Fall Asbestos Contamination Prompts Health Emergency in Montana Town FDA • Ozurdex Implant Approved for Macular Edema Thu Jun 18, 2009, 15:39 When cause is blocked vein, doctors have a new therapy to offer. FYI • Health Tip: Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome Thu Jun 18, 2009, 09:00 A possible precursor to diabetes and heart disease • Health Tip: High Blood Pressure While You're Pregnant Thu Jun 18, 2009, 09:00 Suggestions for a safer pregnancy

Today's Top News Stories
•	Cetuximab Helps Treat Colorectal Cancer - Nov 25, 2009, 12:00 Drug plus chemo boosts surgery success for patients with liver lesions, researchers find.
•	Salt Really Does Boost Health Risks - Nov 25, 2009, 09:00 Links to stroke, cardiovascular disease may make a case for population-wide reduction, review finds.
•	Natural Soy Component May Help Treat Colon Cancer - Nov 25, 2009, 12:00 Discovery in fruit fly study may lead to new drugs for people, researchers say.
•	Holiday Eating Without the Guilt -- or the Pounds - Nov 25, 2009, 12:00 Two experts offer waistline-friendly ways to enjoy festive feasting.
•	ER Visits for Elderly Rise During Thanksgiving - Nov 25, 2009, 09:00 Experts say family members can panic, underestimate effects of normal aging.