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News for: Thu Sep 03, 2009

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• Swine Flu Poses Risk to Kids With Neurological Conditions Thu Sep 03, 2009, 17:00 But U.S. officials say death rate seems no higher than with seasonal flu.

• Respirator Masks Best for Swine Flu Health Workers Thu Sep 03, 2009, 14:00 Medical personnel should use them, but not the general public, experts say.

• Rewards Are Key to Cooperation Thu Sep 03, 2009, 14:00 Positive interaction beats punishment when trying to reach a goal, researchers say.

• Discoveries Brighten Search for AIDS Vaccine Thu Sep 03, 2009, 14:00 Two antibodies appear effective against HIV subtypes worldwide, team says.

• Fear of Job Loss May Be Worse Than Loss Itself Thu Sep 03, 2009, 16:00 Workers who constantly worried reported poorer health overall, study shows.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 3, 2009 Thu Sep 03, 2009, 11:44 Diabetes Osteoporosis Gout • Nightly Snacking May Speed Weight Gain Thu Sep 03, 2009, 12:00 Mice fed high-fat diets got fatter if fed during their normal 'sleep time' . • Scientists Turn Off 'Obesity Switch' in Mice Thu Sep 03, 2009, 12:00 Deleted gene allows rodents to eat high-fat diet and stay thin, research shows. • High School Sports Put Players at Risk for Severe Injuries Thu Sep 03, 2009, 17:00 More needs to be done to protect young knees, ankles and shoulders, researcher says. • School Days Give Some Kids a Headache Thu Sep 03, 2009, 16:00 Tension and stress are common causes, experts say. • Family, Friends Influence Breast Cancer Decisions Thu Sep 03, 2009, 12:00 Patients' supporters often play role in treatment discussions, study finds. • Service Dogs Help Traumatized Veterans Heal Thu Sep 03, 2009, 09:00 These trained canines alert owners to warning signs of PTSD, experts say. • Mistrust May Cause People to Put Off Treatment Thu Sep 03, 2009, 14:00 But delaying needed care ends up raising health-care costs, study says. • Take the Load Off Your Child's Back Thu Sep 03, 2009, 09:00 To avoid injuries, watch backpack weight and fit, expert suggests.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: Sept. 3, 2009 Thu Sep 03, 2009, 10:55 ADHD Drug Approved for Children and Teens One-Dose Swine Flu Vaccine Looks Promising Many Employer-Based Health Plans Now Cost $20,000-Plus FDA • Intuniv Approved for Pediatric ADHD Thu Sep 03, 2009, 14:58 No known potential for abuse, maker says FYI • Health Tip: Taking a Childbirth Class Thu Sep 03, 2009, 09:00 Here's a list of potential benefits • Health Tip: Eating Fish and Shellfish Thu Sep 03, 2009, 09:00 Almost all contain mercury

Today's Top News Stories
•	Swine Flu Tied to Rise in Pneumonias Among Young - Nov 25, 2009, 16:00 On more positive note, CDC sees few signs of trouble with the H1N1 vaccine.
•	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)
•	Long-Term Problems Linked to Testicular Cancer Chemo - Nov 25, 2009, 16:00 Survivors often plagued by neurological symptoms, study finds.
•	Cetuximab Helps Treat Colorectal Cancer - Nov 25, 2009, 12:00 Drug plus chemo boosts surgery success for patients with liver lesions, researchers find.