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News for: Mon Jun 22, 2009

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• Obama Signs Tough New Anti-Smoking Law Mon Jun 22, 2009, 16:00 FDA gets the authority to regulate tobacco manufacturing and marketing.

• Patients Often Not Told About Abnormal Test Results Mon Jun 22, 2009, 16:00 Study finds communication breakdowns at least 7 percent of the time.

• HIV 'Atlas' Shows Virus Targeting Minorities Mon Jun 22, 2009, 14:00 80% of U.S. cases occur in just 20% of counties, report finds.

• Social Activity Keeps Elders Young, Agile Mon Jun 22, 2009, 16:00 Seniors who don't socialize regularly risk losing motor function, researchers say.

• Music Can Make the Heart Beat Faster Mon Jun 22, 2009, 16:00 Or slower, with possible medical applications, research suggests.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: June 22, 2009 Mon Jun 22, 2009, 10:41 Osteoarthritis of the Hip Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Osteoarthritis of the Knee or Hip Staphylococcal Infections Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Adults) Alzheimer's Disease • The Nuts and Bolts of Reform Proposals Mon Jun 22, 2009, 09:00 Suggestions range from greater emphasis on preventive care to universal electronic records. • Health-Care Reform Could Be Obama's Toughest Challenge Mon Jun 22, 2009, 09:00 But experts say time might be right to succeed where others have failed. • Obesity Greatly Raises Endometrial Cancer Risk Mon Jun 22, 2009, 12:00 Odds are 22 times higher for very overweight women, study finds. • A Pet's Bite Can Pass on MRSA Mon Jun 22, 2009, 09:00 Resistant staph bacteria is being transmitted between animals and humans, study finds. • Global Efforts to Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol Working Mon Jun 22, 2009, 16:00 Survey of nine countries finds improvements over 10-year period. • Knee Replacement Considered a Good Value Mon Jun 22, 2009, 16:00 Study finds it appears cost-effective for those with severe arthritis. • Lab Study Finds Protein That May Inhibit Cancer Spread Mon Jun 22, 2009, 17:00 Tests in mice show prosaposin injections reduce tumor growth. • New Strategy Eyed for AIDS Treatment Mon Jun 22, 2009, 09:00 Discovery of HIV hiding places may pave way for novel therapies. • Promising Therapy for Prostate Cancer Mon Jun 22, 2009, 14:00 Experimental drug beat back inoperable cancer in two patients, study claims. • Common Weight-Loss Surgery May Double Risk of Kidney Stones Mon Jun 22, 2009, 12:00 Roux-en-Y gastric bypass linked to small increased chances of trouble, research shows. • Vinegar Might Help Keep Off Pounds Mon Jun 22, 2009, 14:00 Researchers find fat-fighting properties in the lab and in mice.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: June 22, 2009 Mon Jun 22, 2009, 10:19 U.S. Study Will Target Vitamin D, Fish Oil Drug Makers To Help Close Gap In Medicare Drug Coverage Swine Flu Infections, Deaths Surge In Recent Days VA Center Botched Prostate Cancer Treatments: Report FYI • Health Tip: Preparing Your Child for a Medical Test Mon Jun 22, 2009, 09:00 Explain as much as possible in advance • Health Tip: Why is the Room Spinning? Mon Jun 22, 2009, 09:00 Common reasons for dizziness

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.