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Pay Less for Prescription Drugs
Fri Nov 06, 2009, 17:00
Check out pharmacy, clinic and government programs, expert says.
News Topics : Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare, Insurance: Medicaid, Drugs: Misc, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Antibiotics

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Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder 'Just the Beginning'
Thu Nov 05, 2009, 14:00
Pioneering work may offer hope for patients with adrenoleukodystrophy.
News Topics : Kids: Misc, Genetic Disorders, Gene Therapy, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Death & Dying: Misc, Brain

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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.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Race, Neurology, Nerve Disorders, Diseases & Conditions: Misc

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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.
News Topics : Kidney Problems: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Diabetes: Misc, Cancer: Misc, Anemia

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Surgery, Illness Not Linked to Mental Decline in Seniors
Fri Oct 30, 2009, 16:00
New findings contradict previous reports of increased risks of dementia.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Memory Problems, Diseases & Conditions: Misc

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All New Dialysis Patients at Increased Risk of Death
Tue Oct 27, 2009, 16:00
Higher mortality rates not restricted to those with cardiovascular disease, study finds.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Kidney Problems: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Death & Dying: Misc

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Sebelius: There Will Be Swine Flu Vaccine for All Who Want It
Mon Oct 26, 2009, 12:00
But the HHS secretary admits that delays are limiting supplies so far.
News Topics : Vaccines, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Infections: Misc, Food & Drug Administration, Flu, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Centers for Disease Control

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Bowel Disease Treatment May Raise Skin Cancer Risk
Mon Oct 26, 2009, 12:00
Rates of non-melanoma cancer higher in patients with Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, study finds.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Immune Disorders, Gastrointestinal Problems, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Cancer: Skin, Cancer: Misc

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Obama Declares Swine Flu a National Emergency
Mon Oct 26, 2009, 06:00
Action allows hospitals to better handle large numbers of patients as outbreak spreads
News Topics : Vaccines, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Infections: Misc, Food & Drug Administration, Flu, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Centers for Disease Control

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Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Severe Hereditary Eye Disease
Sat Oct 24, 2009, 14:00
Youngest patients have best chance at some visual recovery, research suggests.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Research & Development, Genetic Disorders, Gene Therapy, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Diseases & Conditions: Misc

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Swine Flu Vaccine Still in Short Supply
Fri Oct 23, 2009, 17:00
Goal of 40 million doses by end of October won't be met, CDC says.
News Topics : Vaccines, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Infections: Misc, Food & Drug Administration, Flu, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Centers for Disease Control

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Worldwide Vaccine Availability Reaches All-Time High: Report
Wed Oct 21, 2009, 12:00
Experts urge international community to continue to push for progress.
News Topics : Vaccines, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Research & Development, Kids: Misc, Infections: Misc, Immunization, Diseases & Conditions: Misc

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Scientists Provide First Map of Complete Human Epigenome
Fri Oct 16, 2009, 12:00
The information may help accelerate research into diseases and treatments, experts say.
News Topics : Stem Cells, Research & Development, Government, Genetics, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, DNA

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Green Spaces Boost the Body and the Mind
Thu Oct 15, 2009, 09:00
Study finds measurable health benefits for those with easy access to nature.
News Topics : Research & Development, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Environment, Emotional Disorders: Misc, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Depression, Anxiety, Aging: Misc

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Are Commercial Genetic Tests Worth Taking?
Wed Oct 14, 2009, 09:00
Experts cautious about validity, usefulness of some on the market.
News Topics : Genetics, Genetic Disorders, Diseases & Conditions: Misc

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New Way to Make Stem Cells?
Thu Oct 08, 2009, 12:00
Chemicals can do the work previously handled by genes, researchers find.
News Topics : Stem Cells, Gene Therapy, Diseases & Conditions: Misc

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Early Drug Treatment May Cut Multiple Sclerosis Risk
Wed Oct 07, 2009, 07:00
Improved rates of prevention or delay of full-blown disease seen in treated study patients.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Research & Development, Multiple Sclerosis, Drugs: Misc, Diseases & Conditions: Misc

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Gene Discovery May Advance Head and Neck Cancer Therapy
Mon Oct 05, 2009, 12:00
Expanded list of genetic links might improve diagnosis, treatment, researchers say.
News Topics : Research & Development, Genetics, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, DNA, Cancer: Misc

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Hairstylists Often Privy to Older Clients' Health Issues
Sun Oct 04, 2009, 09:00
Some see chance to steer them towards local elder services, report suggests.
News Topics : Support Groups, Stress, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Love / Sex / Relationships: Misc, Emotional Disorders: Misc, Domestic Violence, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Depression, Anxiety, Alzheimer's

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Half of U.S. Babies Living Today May Reach 100
Mon Oct 05, 2009, 10:07
Rising life expectancy shows no signs of slowing, researchers say.
News Topics : Nursing Homes / Elder Care, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Disabled / Special Needs, Aging: Misc, Age