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News for: Sat Jul 04, 2009

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• Cell Pathway May Be Key to Lung Cancer's Spread Fri Jul 03, 2009, 09:00 Researchers express hope that finding will lead to treatments.

• New Weapons in Fight Against TB? Fri Jul 03, 2009, 12:00 Parkinsons drugs may thwart treatment-resistant strain, study finds.

• On Memory, Older Americans Outsmart the English Fri Jul 03, 2009, 14:00 Education, income and preventive health differences may explain results, study says.

• Put Safety First on the 4th Fri Jul 03, 2009, 09:00 Follow these tips to avoid fireworks hazards.

• 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.

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) • 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. • 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. • Drugs May Not Slow Kidney Damage in Diabetes Wed Jul 01, 2009, 17:00 Study uncovers possible benefit, though, in stemming vision loss. • Anti-Smoking Drugs Get FDA 'Black-Box' Warning Wed Jul 01, 2009, 16:00 Reports link Chantix and Zyban to risk of psychiatric side effects, including suicidal thoughts. • CPR Survival Rates for Older People Unchanged Wed Jul 01, 2009, 17:00 Lack of improvement in death rates, experts say, may be because recipients are sicker. • FDA Tells Patients to Stick With Diabetes Drug Linked to Cancer Wed Jul 01, 2009, 14:00 There's no conclusive evidence that Lantus causes malignancy, agency says. • Master Stem Cell for Human Heart Identified Wed Jul 01, 2009, 14:00 Researchers say it could hold the key to understanding the mechanics of the organ and how to repair it. • Clinical Trials Update: July 1, 2009 Wed Jul 01, 2009, 11:47 Low Back Pain COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Atrial Fibrillation Menopause Migraine and Cluster Headaches Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 • Obesity Rates Continue to Climb in U.S. Wed Jul 01, 2009, 12:00 Eight of 10 states with highest number of obese adults are in the South, report says. • Celiac Disease Making Inroads in U.S. Wed Jul 01, 2009, 12:00 'Something has changed,' researcher says, but just what remains unclear.

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 • Health Highlights: July 1, 2009 Wed Jul 01, 2009, 10:27 TB Vaccine May Be Fatal for Infants With HIV Colon Cancer Study Is Stopped U.S. Government to Seek Answers to Health-Care Questions Many Factors Contribute to AMD: Study Healthy Eating a Challenge at Work: Survey • Health Highlights: June 30, 2009 Tue Jun 30, 2009, 09:47 U.S. Government to Seek Answers to Health-Care Questions Many Factors Contribute to AMD: Study Healthy Eating a Challenge at Work: Survey E. Coli Found in Nestlé Cookie Dough: FDA Daily Sex Improves Sperm Quality: Study Too Few Young Adults Treated for Alcohol, Drug Problems: Study • Health Highlights: June 29, 2009 Mon Jun 29, 2009, 10:20 Too Few Young Adults Treated for Alcohol, Drug Problems: Study Studies Detail New Ovary Preservation, Transplant Methods Salmonella Fears Trigger Plainview Food Products Recall: Report Beef Products Recall Expanded Pro Cyclists Have Poor Sperm Quality: Study • Health Highlights: June 26, 2009 Fri Jun 26, 2009, 10:44 Nestle Refused to Give Cookie Dough Records to FDA: Report New York State Will Buy Women's Eggs for Stem Cell Research European Regulator Wants Painkiller Off Market E. coli Scare Spurs Big Beef Recall FDA • Multaq Sanctioned for Heart Rhythm Disorders Thu Jul 02, 2009, 10:58 Atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter FYI • Health Tip: Understanding Pre-Diabetes Fri Jul 03, 2009, 09:00 When blood sugar is elevated, but not high enough for full-blown diabetes • Health Tip: Wax Buildup May Cause Hearing Loss Fri Jul 03, 2009, 09:00 Signs that you should visit the doctor • 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 • Health Tip: Preventing a Kitchen Fire Wed Jul 01, 2009, 09:00 Precautions you should take

Today's Top News Stories
•	Doctors Spending More Time Now With Patients - Nov 09, 2009, 16:00 Quality of care increases with longer doctor visits, researchers add.
•	To Feel Better, Low-Fat Diet May Be Best - Nov 09, 2009, 16:00 Comparison of plans finds differences in mood despite similar weight loss.
•	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 9, 2009 - Nov 09, 2009, 09:47 Alzheimer's Disease Depression Pediatric ADHD
•	Sinus Rinses May Do More Harm Than Good - Nov 09, 2009, 12:00 Researchers find long-term risks, but not all agree.
•	Retirement Brings Most a Big Health Boost - Nov 09, 2009, 09:00 It's like turning back the clock 8 years, research shows.