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News for: Wed Jun 24, 2009

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• For Kids With Leukemia, Radiation May Be Safe to Skip Wed Jun 24, 2009, 17:00 Today's chemotherapy regimen often eradicates disease, study finds.

• New Cancer Drug Fights Tumors in Those With BRCA Mutations Wed Jun 24, 2009, 17:00 Olaparib prevents malignant cells from repairing themselves, researchers say.

• Music Had Charms to Soothe Prehistoric Man Wed Jun 24, 2009, 14:00 Flute find suggests early ancestors more culturally sophisticated than thought.

• Weight-Loss Surgery Safe, Effective Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Wed Jun 24, 2009, 12:00 Research shows procedure is no more dangerous than other routine surgeries.

• Clues to Alzheimer's Spotted Earlier in Disease Wed Jun 24, 2009, 14:00 Researchers found biomarkers in patients with only mild memory problems.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: June 24, 2009 Wed Jun 24, 2009, 11:12 Osteoarthritis Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) Asthma Healthy Patient Studies Smoking Cessation Women's Health • Extra Helpings of Vegetables, Olive Oil May Extend Life Wed Jun 24, 2009, 12:00 Not all items on the Mediterranean diet are equally beneficial, study shows. • Sleep May Be Essential for Long-Term Memory Wed Jun 24, 2009, 16:00 Researchers demonstrate that slumber key to storing memories. • Bone Therapy May Not Always Need Monitoring Wed Jun 24, 2009, 14:00 In older women, annual measurements are unnecessary, study finds. • Women More Likely Than Men to Reject Unattractive Babies Wed Jun 24, 2009, 09:00 Study casts doubt on notion of moms' unconditional love. • Quick Angioplasty Best After Heart Attacks Wed Jun 24, 2009, 17:00 Canadian study shows better survival when compared to those who got clot-busting treatment. • Stay Upbeat, Active to Keep the Mind Young Wed Jun 24, 2009, 09:00 Though the brain may slow with aging, good habits can help you cope, experts say. • Migraine Frequency Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack Risk Wed Jun 24, 2009, 16:00 But the link with cardiovascular disease is complex and not a cause for alarm, doctor says. • Bariatric Surgery Cuts Cancer Risk for Women Wed Jun 24, 2009, 06:00 Finding adds to the link between obesity and cancer, experts say.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: June 24, 2009 Wed Jun 24, 2009, 10:06 South Pole Doctor Who Treated Own Breast Cancer Dies Only Four Shots Needed for Rabies Protection Insurance Improves Odds of Having a Doctor: Report Air Pollution Increases Cancer Risk For Many Americans: EPA Swine Flu Virus Likely Came From Asia: U.S. Officials FYI • Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary Wed Jun 24, 2009, 09:00 It may help identify triggers • Health Tip: Don't Ignore Diabetes Wed Jun 24, 2009, 09:00 Doing so can sabotage your health

Today's Top News Stories
•	Recent Cancer Screening Changes Leave Many Confused - Nov 24, 2009, 09:00 But experts say science is behind reasoning that testing less is OK.
•	Parents Worry About Their Kids' Safety on the Internet - Nov 24, 2009, 09:00 Many are concerned with online predators, but few fear cyberbullying, survey finds.
•	Childbirth May Slow Progression of Multiple Sclerosis - Nov 24, 2009, 09:00 Patients who had at least one child were less likely to become disabled, study finds.
•	Traffic, Dust Linked to Asthma in Kids - Nov 24, 2009, 09:00 Exposure in infancy may lead to persistent wheezing, study finds.
•	Stifled Anger at Work Doubles Men's Risk for Heart Attack - Nov 24, 2009, 07:00 More open on-the-job interaction might ease the problem, researchers say.