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News for: Mon Nov 09, 2009

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• Doctors Spending More Time Now With Patients Mon Nov 09, 2009, 16:00 Quality of care increases with longer doctor visits, researchers add.

• To Feel Better, Low-Fat Diet May Be Best Mon Nov 09, 2009, 16:00 Comparison of plans finds differences in mood despite similar weight loss.

• No Gender Gap Found for Clot-Busting Drug Mon Nov 09, 2009, 17:00 Plavix helped men and women almost equally, study finds.

• Sinus Rinses May Do More Harm Than Good Mon Nov 09, 2009, 12:00 Researchers find long-term risks, but not all agree.

• Retirement Brings Most a Big Health Boost Mon Nov 09, 2009, 09:00 It's like turning back the clock 8 years, research shows.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 9, 2009 Mon Nov 09, 2009, 09:47 Alzheimer's Disease Depression Pediatric ADHD • Cataract Surgery Doesn't Worsen Macular Degeneration: Study Mon Nov 09, 2009, 16:00 Link likely due to fact that both eye conditions are age-related, researchers say. • Dense Breasts Raise Risk of Cancer Recurrence Mon Nov 09, 2009, 14:00 Study didn't answer question of why this is so, however. • Scientists Grow New Penile Tissue in the Lab Mon Nov 09, 2009, 16:00 Rabbits implanted with new cells regained sexual function, study says. • Breast Cancer Drugs May Fight Cervical Cancer, Too Mon Nov 09, 2009, 17:00 Study in mice reports success with drugs that inhibit estrogen. • Obesity Seems to Alter Heart Structure Mon Nov 09, 2009, 17:00 Result may be left atrial enlargement, study finds. • Handwriting Skills May Lag in Kids With Autism Mon Nov 09, 2009, 16:00 Therapy to improve letter formation could boost self-esteem, researchers say. • Hot-Tub Injuries on the Rise Mon Nov 09, 2009, 09:00 One-quarter of those hurt are under 16, researchers say. • Brain Stimulation May Ease Treatment-Resistant Depression Mon Nov 09, 2009, 14:00 Small study reports some people went from incapacitated to working again. • Depressed and Pregnant? Flu Shot May Be Needed Mon Nov 09, 2009, 12:00 Symptoms of seasonal flu could be severe in this group of women, study finds.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: Nov. 9, 2009 Mon Nov 09, 2009, 09:43 HIV/AIDS Leading Killer of Childbearing Age Women: WHO Needle-Exchange Funding Bill Criticized Assess School Food Safety: Lawmaker Teen Who Fled Treatment Now Cancer-Free FDA Issues Warning Letters to Flavored Cigarette Sellers FYI • Health Tip: Recording Your Child's Medical History Mon Nov 09, 2009, 09:00 Suggestions for what to track • Health Tip: Keep Your Lungs Healthy Mon Nov 09, 2009, 09:00 Here are some suggestions

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.