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News for: Mon Sep 21, 2009

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• 1 Swine Flu Shot Enough for Older Kids Mon Sep 21, 2009, 14:00 But children under 10 will need two doses, preliminary U.S. trial results show.

• Researchers Propose Improved Cervical Cancer Screening Mon Sep 21, 2009, 12:00 New method uses risk estimation to guide management, experts say.

• Many Teens Circumvent Tanning Bed Laws Mon Sep 21, 2009, 16:00 Though operators largely follow the rules, the laws are too lax, study shows.

• Drinking in Adolescence May Lead to Risky Choices Later Mon Sep 21, 2009, 17:00 Study showed young rats made poor decisions long after they were sober.

• Best Option for Fractured Nose Varies by Patient Mon Sep 21, 2009, 16:00 Good results seen with both open surgery and minimally invasive techniques, study finds.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 21, 2009 Mon Sep 21, 2009, 10:46 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Depression (Ages 18-65) Alzheimer's Disease • Exercise During Pregnancy Keeps Newborn Size Normal Mon Sep 21, 2009, 12:00 Low-impact aerobics safe, beneficial throughout pregnancy, study suggests. • Alzheimer's Soars, Global Focus Needed: Study Mon Sep 21, 2009, 09:00 By 2050, 115 million people may suffer from dementia • Head, Neck Cancer Treatment Often Not Completed Mon Sep 21, 2009, 16:00 Surgical patients more likely to finish radiation course, study finds. • Immune Cells Offer Hope for Injured Lungs Mon Sep 21, 2009, 17:00 Discovery in mice shows promise for treating potentially fatal wounds, researchers say. • Binge Drinking May Encourage Infection Mon Sep 21, 2009, 14:00 Immune system weakened for at least 24 hours after boozing, study finds. • Mishandling Money May Foreshadow Alzheimer's Mon Sep 21, 2009, 17:00 Trouble writing checks, paying bills preceded dementia, study found • Flying OK for Most Pregnant Women Mon Sep 21, 2009, 12:00 Moms-to-be with no complications are cleared to go, experts say • Older Brains May Not Be So Small After All Mon Sep 21, 2009, 09:00 Decrease in gray matter isn't a given, researchers find. • Paralyzed Rats Walk Again Mon Sep 21, 2009, 06:00 Three-pronged treatment let their legs move, bear weight without brain signals.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: Sept. 21, 2009 Mon Sep 21, 2009, 09:09 U.S. Issues Alert About Cocaine Laced With Veterinary Drug Model Predicts Postnatal Depression Risk Sunshine, Vacation Linked to Lower Summer Death Rate Aspirin May Reduce Colon Cancer Risk: Study Patients in Vegetative State Able to Learn: Study Delinquents Misinterpret Facial Expressions: Study FYI • Health Tip: Suggestions to Manage Stress Mon Sep 21, 2009, 09:00 Help keep it at bay • Health Tip: Counting Baby's Kicks Mon Sep 21, 2009, 09:00 How to keep tabs on baby's movement

Today's Top News Stories
•	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.
•	Holiday Eating Without the Guilt -- or the Pounds - Nov 25, 2009, 12:00 Two experts offer waistline-friendly ways to enjoy festive feasting.
•	ER Visits for Elderly Rise During Thanksgiving - Nov 25, 2009, 09:00 Experts say family members can panic, underestimate effects of normal aging.