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News for: Mon Jul 06, 2009

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• Team Sports Can't Compete With Films to Keep Kids From Smoking Mon Jul 06, 2009, 16:00 Tobacco use in movies has pervasive influence on kids, researchers say.

• Drug Limits Stomach Trouble in Patients Taking Low-Dose Aspirin Mon Jul 06, 2009, 12:00 Study found famotidine effective at curtailing ulcers.

• Autism May Be Linked to Mom's Autoimmune Disease Mon Jul 06, 2009, 12:00 Possible causes of disorder should now include celiac disease, study suggests.

• Despite More Tests, Some Aren't Getting Results Mon Jul 06, 2009, 17:00 Electronic record-keeping alone isn't the answer, researcher says.

• Kids of Parents Who Value Exercise Are More Active Mon Jul 06, 2009, 09:00 Study found parents still show a gender bias, however.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: July 6, 2009 Mon Jul 06, 2009, 10:40 Chronic Low Back Pain Atrial Fibrillation Restless Legs Syndrome Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia) Diabetic Gastroparesis • Travelers Face Greater Risk of Leg Clots Mon Jul 06, 2009, 17:00 Review finds danger up to three times higher for this serious condition • Fewer Dying Now From Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Mon Jul 06, 2009, 16:00 Researchers credit better postoperative care for the improvement. • Statins May Cause Muscle Damage in Some Patients Mon Jul 06, 2009, 17:00 People with serious muscle aches showed muscle fiber damage even after halting drugs, researchers say. • Even Steroid-Free Bodybuilders Focus on Image Mon Jul 06, 2009, 14:00 Weight trainers show signs of disorder called muscle dysmorphia, study finds. • Too Much Texting Can Spell Neck, Arm Pain Mon Jul 06, 2009, 09:00 Hunching over, using one thumb increases the risk, study shows. • Research Reveals Clues to Breast Cancer's Spread Mon Jul 06, 2009, 12:00 Interrupting key signals might prevent recurrence, investigators say. • Brain Quickly Detects Happiness in Others Mon Jul 06, 2009, 14:00 Study finds people perceive positive expressions more accurately than sad ones. • For OCD, Not Helping Might Be Best Mon Jul 06, 2009, 09:00 Well-meaning assistance may do more harm than good, experts say. • More Evidence That Caffeine Can Jolt Memory Mon Jul 06, 2009, 06:00 High doses may protect against Alzheimer's symptoms, study in mice suggests.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: July 6, 2009 Mon Jul 06, 2009, 11:07 FDA Approves Drug for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Laser Treatment Shows Promise Against Vision Loss Utility Knife Blades Found in Energy Drinks FDA • Alimta Approved as Maintenance Therapy for Advanced Lung Cancer Mon Jul 06, 2009, 11:27 To prevent disease progression FYI • Health Tip: How's the Air Quality at Home? Mon Jul 06, 2009, 09:00 Indoor pollution can affect your health • Health Tip: Wear a Helmet Mon Jul 06, 2009, 09:00 If you're at risk of head injury

Today's Top News Stories
•	Your Skin Can Help Your Ears Listen - Nov 25, 2009, 14:00 Study found puffs of air on flesh that mimicked parts of speech colored perception of sounds.
•	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 25, 2009 - Nov 25, 2009, 12:11 Stress Urinary Incontinence Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
•	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.