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News for: Mon Nov 02, 2009

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• TV May Increase Aggression in Toddlers Mon Nov 02, 2009, 17:00 The more watched, the more aggressive the behavior, study finds.

• One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women Mon Nov 02, 2009, 17:00 Young children need two doses, spaced several weeks apart, U.S. health officials say.

• Nicotine Patch Plus Lozenge Best for Quitting Smoking Mon Nov 02, 2009, 16:00 This combo wins out in first head-to-head study of various smoking-cessation aids.

• Radiation After Surgery Lowers Chances of Melanoma Recurrence Mon Nov 02, 2009, 14:00 But study did not find effect on overall survival.

• Doctors Overprescribing the Pap Test Mon Nov 02, 2009, 17:00 Many ignore guidelines and recommend screening to women at low risk for cervical cancer, survey shows

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 2, 2009 Mon Nov 02, 2009, 11:33 Type 2 Diabetes with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Smoking Cessation and Depression Seasonal Allergies • Food Stamps Help Stave Off Hunger in Many U.S. Homes Mon Nov 02, 2009, 16:00 Over 30-year period, nearly half of American children received nutrition assistance, analysis shows. • High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer's Offspring Mon Nov 02, 2009, 16:00 And hypertension could contribute to developing the brain disease, study finds. • Americans Get Failing Grade on Diabetes Awareness Mon Nov 02, 2009, 09:00 Survey finds abundant myths about debilitating disease. • Household Chemicals May Affect Cholesterol Levels Mon Nov 02, 2009, 12:00 PFCs are found in packaging, paper and exposures were evident in most people, researchers say. • Hormone Therapy Can Help Some With Prostate Cancer Mon Nov 02, 2009, 14:00 But often not needed for early-stage patients, long-running study shows • Restless Legs May Vary by Race and Gender Mon Nov 02, 2009, 14:00 Blacks are less likely, women more, to develop the disorder, study finds. • Childhood Brain Cancer Causes Other Long-Term Problems Mon Nov 02, 2009, 09:00 Treatment leaves survivors with significant cognitive decline, researchers find. • Five-Minute Survey Can Help Predict Lung Cancer Mon Nov 02, 2009, 09:00 Office visit questionnaire led to screening in high-risk study patients. • Delays in Lung Cancer Care More Common in Public Hospitals Mon Nov 02, 2009, 12:00 Age, race, insurance also influence timing between diagnosis and therapy, study finds. • Diet Soda, Sodium Tied to Kidney Trouble: Studies Mon Nov 02, 2009, 17:00 It's more proof that what you eat and drink affects health, researchers say. • Virulent Strain of MRSA Resists Treatment Mon Nov 02, 2009, 06:00 Type that causes bloodstream infections can be quickly fatal, study finds. • Anemia Drug May Raise Stroke Risk in Kidney Patients Mon Nov 02, 2009, 06:00 Use of Aranesp should be reserved for the most seriously ill, experts say.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: Nov. 2, 2009 Mon Nov 02, 2009, 10:08 Diabetes Drug Label to Address Safety Concerns: FDA Recalled Ground Beef Possibly Tied to Two Deaths Chronic Stress Triggers Bad Eating Habits: Study Second Successful Trial for Lupus Drug UN Targets Pneumonia Deaths Domestic Pig's Genome Decoded FYI • Health Tip: Possible Triggers for Pica Mon Nov 02, 2009, 09:00 Causes cravings to eat things that aren't food • Health Tip: Getting a Pap Test Mon Nov 02, 2009, 09:00 Who needs one and when

Today's Top News Stories
•	Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S. - Nov 20, 2009, 16:00 But, flu activity remains high and is expected to continue, CDC says.
•	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2009 - Nov 20, 2009, 10:05 H1N1 Flu Vaccine Atrial Fibrillation Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
•	Swine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma Harder - Nov 20, 2009, 16:00 Canadian study finds more severe cases than with seasonal flu.
•	No Immediate Changes Expected in Mammogram Coverage - Nov 20, 2009, 09:00 Health plans say routine screening is an individual decision.
•	Many Women Miscalculate Time to Full-Term Birth - Nov 20, 2009, 17:00 1 in 4 thinks it's as short as 34 weeks, potentially adding to preemie delivery rate, experts say.