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News for: Thu Jul 02, 2009

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• Why Swine Flu Differs From Seasonal Flu Thu Jul 02, 2009, 14:00 Pandemic virus affects lungs and stomach, whereas seasonal flu doesn't, researchers say.

• If 2 Painkillers Are Banned, What Next? Thu Jul 02, 2009, 12:00 Other options, available and in the pipeline, could plug a Percocet-Vicodin gap, experts say.

• Living Alone Increases Odds of Developing Dementia Thu Jul 02, 2009, 19:00 Losing a partner through divorce or death in middle age may triple the risk, study shows.

• C-Section Stress Could Alter Baby's Immune Cells Thu Jul 02, 2009, 14:00 And that might raise odds for diabetes, asthma later on, researchers say.

• Study Casts Doubt on Low IQ's Role in Early Death Thu Jul 02, 2009, 09:00 Adjustments for behavior dampen the negative effect, study finds.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: July 2, 2009 Thu Jul 02, 2009, 10:20 Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial Depression Diabetic Neuropathy ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Menopause and Osteoporosis Prevention Healthy Volunteers (Ages 18-65) • Another Genetic Link to Testicular Cancer Is Found Thu Jul 02, 2009, 09:00 Discovery may help explain why disease runs in families. • Odd Behaviors on Ambien Linked to Brain Circuitry Thu Jul 02, 2009, 16:00 When the sleep aid shuts down one set of neurons, another set wakes up, study contends. • Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Often Overweight Thu Jul 02, 2009, 17:00 Study explores weight problems faced by youngsters with the disease. • New Drug Could Work Against Leukemia Thu Jul 02, 2009, 12:00 Researchers see promise for treatment of AML and other cancers. • Cystic Fibrosis Treatment May Cause Hearing Loss Thu Jul 02, 2009, 14:00 Ear evaluation urged for youngsters taking common antibacterial medication. • Monthly Pet Pill Could Kill Fleas, Ticks Thu Jul 02, 2009, 09:00 An alternative to topical treatments might work better on certain cats and dogs, researchers say. • Cancer Endangers Some Wildlife Species Thu Jul 02, 2009, 17:00 Effective conservation can help reduce threat, expert says. • Increasing Alcohol Use Tied to More Hospitalization Thu Jul 02, 2009, 07:00 Although heavy drinkers were affected most, link held for even mild drinking, study finds.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: July 2, 2009 Thu Jul 02, 2009, 12:00 Many More Kids Vaccinated For Hepatitis A TB Vaccine May Be Fatal for Infants With HIV Colon Cancer Study Is Stopped U.S. Government to Seek Answers to Health-Care Questions FDA • Multaq Sanctioned for Heart Rhythm Disorders Thu Jul 02, 2009, 10:58 Atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter FYI • Health Tip: Controlling Asthma Thu Jul 02, 2009, 09:00 Candidates for daily medication • Health Tip: Straining the Hamstring Thu Jul 02, 2009, 09:00 Who's at greater risk

Today's Top News Stories
•	When Sleep Suffers, So Does Decisiveness - Nov 21, 2009, 09:00 Not being well-rested can be dangerous for those whose jobs require quick reactions, researchers say.
•	Stunts Raise Injury Risks for Cheerleaders - Nov 21, 2009, 09:00 Type of flooring, greater heights increase potential for trauma, study finds.
•	Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S. - Nov 20, 2009, 16:00 But, flu activity remains high and is expected to continue, CDC says.
•	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2009 - Nov 20, 2009, 10:05 H1N1 Flu Vaccine Atrial Fibrillation Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
•	Swine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma Harder - Nov 20, 2009, 16:00 Canadian study finds more severe cases than with seasonal flu.