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News for: Fri Sep 04, 2009

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• U.S. Issues Swine Flu Guidelines for Day-Care Programs Fri Sep 04, 2009, 12:00 Vaccination, good hygiene practices are among the recommendations to protect young children.

• Young Animals May Be Able to Erase Bad Memories Fri Sep 04, 2009, 14:00 It's not clear humans could do the same, researchers say

• Waist-Hip Ratio Good Gauge of Obesity in Elderly, Study Shows Fri Sep 04, 2009, 16:00 After age 70, body mass index is less effective in identifying unhealthy weight levels, researchers say.

• Swine Flu Vaccine Seems Safe: Experts Fri Sep 04, 2009, 09:00 So far, trials show no problems and shot should be as safe as that for seasonal flu, officials say.

• Doctors' Efforts to Fight Childhood Obesity Not Working Fri Sep 04, 2009, 09:00 Study suggests officials might need to rethink strategies.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 4, 2009 Fri Sep 04, 2009, 10:13 Alzheimer's Disease Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation • Blueberry Drink Protects Mice From Obesity, Diabetes Fri Sep 04, 2009, 14:00 Lab results indicate that juice/bacteria combination could help people, too. • Non-Drinkers More Likely to Be Anxious, Depressed Fri Sep 04, 2009, 14:00 Teetotalers may experience social exclusion, have health problems, study suggests. • Fruit Even Healthier Than Thought: Study Fri Sep 04, 2009, 12:00 Apples, peaches, nectarines packed with 'extractable' disease-fighting polyphenols, research finds. • Acupuncture May Help Relieve Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Fri Sep 04, 2009, 17:00 Exercise also improves symptoms and related risk factors, study finds. • Exercise May Help Maintain Weight Loss Fri Sep 04, 2009, 16:00 If they continue working out, dieters can keep off pounds, study finds. • Depressed Teens Continue to Suffer Fri Sep 04, 2009, 16:00 Those with mild depression more likely to suffer major episode later, researchers say. • Moms-to-Be Need Facts on Pain Control Fri Sep 04, 2009, 17:00 Public campaign aims to dispel misinformation, educate women about their choices. • Thin Thighs Might Be Harbinger of Heart Disease Fri Sep 04, 2009, 06:00 Increased risk seen in Danish study, but authors say more research is needed. • Giving Swine Flu Drug by IV Could Save Lives Fri Sep 04, 2009, 06:00 British case supports using Relenza in this as-yet-unapproved form, experts say.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: Sept. 4, 2009 Fri Sep 04, 2009, 09:56 Glaxo Cervical Cancer Vaccine Up for Approval ADHD Drug Approved for Children and Teens One-Dose Swine Flu Vaccine Looks Promising FYI • Health Tip: When Dementia Is Treatable Fri Sep 04, 2009, 09:00 Some forms may respond to therapy • Health Tip: Help Prevent Yeast Infections Fri Sep 04, 2009, 09:00 How you can protect yourself

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)
•	Stenting May Equal Bypass for Diabetic Heart Patients - Nov 25, 2009, 17:00 But study follow-up period was too short to draw definite conclusions, experts say.
•	Type 1 Diabetes May Have a New Foe - Nov 25, 2009, 17:00 Rituximab, already used to fight rheumatoid arthritis, could help newly diagnosed diabetics, study finds.