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News for: Wed Oct 28, 2009

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• 1 Million More Doses of Swine Flu Vaccine on Hand Wed Oct 28, 2009, 16:00 Gap between supply and demand starting to close, U.S. officials say.

• Gene Variants Behind Vulnerability to Yeast Infections Wed Oct 28, 2009, 17:00 Small studies found two mutations in women who had recurring episodes.

• Stem Cells Coaxed to Make Precursors to Egg, Sperm Wed Oct 28, 2009, 14:00 In long term, advance may lead to better fertility treatments, experts say.

• One Embryo as Good as Two in Second IVF Attempt Wed Oct 28, 2009, 17:00 Study found live birth rates similar, fewer multiple births with one embryo.

• Preventive Antibiotics Help Some Kids Fend Off Urinary Infections Wed Oct 28, 2009, 17:00 Modest reduction may be worthwhile for those most at risk, experts say.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 28, 2009 Wed Oct 28, 2009, 10:01 COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Cold Sores • New Clues to How Fish Oils Help Arthritis Patients Wed Oct 28, 2009, 14:00 Findings may boost treatments for other inflammatory diseases, researchers say. • Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations Wed Oct 28, 2009, 14:00 Researchers also identify immune cells involved in tissue damage caused by smoking. • Let Kids Sleep Late on Weekends to Fight Fat: Study Wed Oct 28, 2009, 09:00 Too little shuteye contributes to obesity, researchers say. • Even Light Smoking Affects Young Adults' Arteries Wed Oct 28, 2009, 09:00 Damage makes it harder to run and climb steps, researcher says. • Takes a Pro to Make Offices Pain-Free Wed Oct 28, 2009, 12:00 Ergonomist's adjustments to desks, chairs reduce eyestrain, poor posture, study finds. • Violence Between Couples May Not Be Spontaneous Wed Oct 28, 2009, 09:00 Researcher suggests behavior is more calculated than it might seem. • Testicular Cancer Survivors Face Other Ills Wed Oct 28, 2009, 16:00 Treatment can cause long-term neurological, circulatory problems, study finds. • Meditation May Reduce Stress in Breast Cancer Patients Wed Oct 28, 2009, 12:00 Women report improved emotional and mental health in study. • Adding Chemo Helps Head, Neck Cancer Patients Wed Oct 28, 2009, 06:00 Study found it doubled survival time. • Migraine With Aura Can Double Stroke Risk Wed Oct 28, 2009, 06:00 Young women who smoke and use birth control pills are most susceptible, researchers say.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: Oct. 28, 2009 Wed Oct 28, 2009, 15:26 High-Fiber Foods May Protect Against Inflammatory Diseases: Study Immune-Suppressing Drugs May Boost Bladder Cancer Risk Scientists Discover Rodent's Anti-Cancer Secret NFL Offers Support To Former Players With Dementia Curry Spice Chemical Kills Esophageal Cancer Cells: Study Radiation Treatment Required For Fresh Gulf of Mexico Oysters FYI • Health Tip: Exercise During Pregnancy Wed Oct 28, 2009, 09:00 A list of typical benefits • Health Tip: What's Behind My Asthma and Allergy Symptoms? Wed Oct 28, 2009, 09:00 A list of common triggers

Today's Top News Stories
•	Ginkgo Won't Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke in Elderly - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00 But the herbal supplement may help ward off peripheral artery disease, researchers say.
•	Dangerous Toys Still on Store Shelves, Report Finds - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00 Focus on toys that pose choking hazard, are too loud, or contain dangerous chemicals.
•	Chronic Pain Trips Up Seniors - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00 Discomfort contributes to the falls that plague older adults, study finds.
•	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 24, 2009 - Nov 24, 2009, 11:14 Constipation Healthy Volunteers (Ages 18-65) Type 2 Diabetes
•	Angioplasty Outcomes May Vary Little Between Hospitals - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00 In-hospital death rates didn't differ greatly between high- and low-volume centers, study found.