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News for: Fri Nov 06, 2009

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• Most Who Want Swine Flu Shot Can't Get It Fri Nov 06, 2009, 16:00 CDC says 38 million doses now available, with 8 million more due next week.

• Can a Bad Boss Make You Sick? Fri Nov 06, 2009, 12:00 Study ties poor supervisors to higher odds for heart attack.

• Wood Fires Can Harm the Youngest Lungs Fri Nov 06, 2009, 14:00 Exposed infants more susceptible to bronchiolitis, study finds.

• Thyroid Cancer Higher in Volcanic Areas Fri Nov 06, 2009, 09:00 Study finds exposure to toxic compounds may explain the increased cases.

• Health Fears Are Nothing to Sneeze At Fri Nov 06, 2009, 09:00 After witnessing a sneeze, people worry more about flu, heart attacks, accidents and crime, study finds.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 6, 2009 Fri Nov 06, 2009, 10:57 Stress and Cognition Constipation High Blood Pressure • Stem Cells May Offer Alternative to Lung Transplants Fri Nov 06, 2009, 16:00 Novel protocol could provide new lung tissue for certain patients, researchers say. • Good Sleepers More Likely to Eat Right Fri Nov 06, 2009, 12:00 Adequate shuteye is linked to healthier food choices in study. • Simple Steps Get Walkers Moving Fri Nov 06, 2009, 14:00 Improved pedestrian routes and formation of walking groups pay off, study finds. • Early Morning Colonoscopies May Find More Polyps Fri Nov 06, 2009, 09:00 Study suggests differences in patient preparation and doctor fatigue play a role. • New Smells 'Etched' in Brain: Study Fri Nov 06, 2009, 14:00 Findings might play a role in boosting memories -- or forgetting them, researchers say. • Breast-Feeding Benefits Moms and Babies: Report Fri Nov 06, 2009, 14:00 Nursing exclusively for six months, then with foods until at least 12 months is ideal, dietitians say. • Early Relapse of MS May Mean Fewer Issues Later Fri Nov 06, 2009, 16:00 Short-term limitations seem to wane as years go by, researcher says. • Poor Restroom Cleaning Causes Cruise-Ship Sickness Fri Nov 06, 2009, 12:00 Baby changing tables cleaned less often than toilet seats, study finds. • Pay Less for Prescription Drugs Fri Nov 06, 2009, 17:00 Check out pharmacy, clinic and government programs, expert says. • Singing in Pregnancy May Be Harder Work Fri Nov 06, 2009, 17:00 As hormones increase, so does the need to exert more pressure from the lungs, researchers say. • Cooling May Reduce Brain Lesions in Newborns Fri Nov 06, 2009, 07:39 Treatment after oxygen deprivation accounts for better motor skills later, study suggests. • Trauma Deadlier for Kids Without Insurance Fri Nov 06, 2009, 22:33 Finding emphasizes need to fix U.S. health care, expert says.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: Nov. 6, 2009 Fri Nov 06, 2009, 12:52 FDA Issues Warning Letters To Flavored Cigarette Sellers Pet Treats May Be Salmonella-Tainted: FDA Democrat Predicts Passage of House Health Reform Bill Immunity Claims Coming Off Cereal Boxes: Kellogg FDA Warns About Sexual Enhancement Product Doctors' Deal With Coke Sparks Outrage FDA • Istodax Approved for Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Fri Nov 06, 2009, 15:32 It's a disfiguring cancer affecting the skin FYI • Health Tip: What's Behind Hip Bursitis? Fri Nov 06, 2009, 09:00 Some common causes • Health Tip: Follow Directions When Taking Medication Fri Nov 06, 2009, 09:00 Here's what can happen if you don't

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.