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Is Your Kitchen as Clean as a Restaurant's?2 September 2010, 7:25 pm
An online quiz rates your hygiene practices with a letter grade -- and gives you the information you need to keep your food safe from bacteria....
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Prescription Drug Use on the Rise in U.S.2 September 2010, 6:53 pm
Prescription drug use in the U.S. has been rising steadily in the past decade and the trend shows no signs of slowing, the CDC says in a new report....
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Teen Pot Smoking Won't Lead to Other Drugs as Adults2 September 2010, 5:05 pm
New research finds little support for the hypothesis that marijuana is a "gateway" drug leading to the use of harder drugs in adulthood....
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FAQ: How Health Care Reform Will Affect You2 September 2010, 3:55 pm
The journey toward health care reform reached a historic milestone March 22 when the House approved legislation that would extend coverage to 32 million more Americans and impose new restrictions on the insurance industry....
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Massage Techniques and Types: Swedish, Deep Tissue, and More2 September 2010, 1:12 pm
If you’re new to massages, all the types and techniques can be a little overwhelming. WebMD answers common massage questions and explains the different styles....
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Weight Loss Pill Meridia Ups Heart Attack, Stroke2 September 2010, 11:15 am
People who take Abbott's weight-loss pill Meridia have a higher risk of non-fatal heart attack and stroke, a study sponsored by the drug's maker finds....
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Physically Unprepared Skiers Face Heart Risk1 September 2010, 8:08 pm
Many people fail to rev up their exercise regimen before they leave for a ski vacation -- and the sudden burst of activity on the slopes puts them at risk for heart attack, researchers say....
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New Anticlotting Drugs in the Works1 September 2010, 7:15 pm
The drugs apixaban and Xarelto are effective at preventing deadly blood clots, new studies show....
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Sex Not on Most New Moms’ Minds1 September 2010, 6:51 pm
A research review finds that new moms have little sex drive in the first months after delivery....
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Michael Douglas and Throat Cancer FAQ1 September 2010, 6:31 pm
In the wake of actor Michael Douglas's announcement that he has stage IV throat cancer, WebMD answers frequently asked questions about the disease....
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Vitamin E and Your Brain2 September 2010, 9:14 am
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Mental 'Exercise' May Only Hide Signs of Alzheimer's1 September 2010, 5:00 pm
Games, reading help mask trouble in brain, study suggests, making later progress of disease seem quicker
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Double-Dose Plavix Benefits Certain Patients1 September 2010, 5:00 pm
And higher-dose aspirin is no more effective than low dose, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
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Diet Pill Meridia Ups Heart Attack Risk1 September 2010, 5:00 pm
While researchers saw no rise in deaths, some experts wonder if this drug has a future
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Lower Blood Pressure May Help Sicker Kidney Patients1 September 2010, 5:00 pm
Standard goal may not be low enough for those with protein in their urine, study finds
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New Test Can Diagnose Tuberculosis in Under 2 Hours1 September 2010, 4:02 pm
A new molecular test for tuberculosis made by Cepheid can diagnose TB and detect a drug-resistant form of it far more easily and rapidly than other tests currently available, scientists said on Wednesday.Source: Reuters Health
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Even After Leaving Abuser, Moms' Mental Health Declines1 September 2010, 4:00 pm
Levels of depression and anxiety still high at least 2 years after escaping abusive relationship, study finds
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Is Lower Thyroid Activity Linked to Longevity?1 September 2010, 3:29 pm
A less active thyroid may mean more years added to your life, hints a new Dutch study.Source: Reuters Health
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Diabetes Drug Metformin Linked to Lower Lung Cancer Rate in Mice1 September 2010, 2:00 pm
Findings reflect those of population studies in humans, researchers say
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Immune System Research Sees Many Similarities Among People1 September 2010, 2:00 pm
Findings may lead to better diagnosis, treatment of cancers, autoimmune diseases, study says
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Doctor and Patient: Tending to Patients During a Hurricane2 September 2010, 5:23 pm
Dr. Ruth Berggren was among a team of nurses and doctors that stayed with patients during Hurricane Katrina.
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Testing the Bonds of Doctor and Patient2 September 2010, 3:27 pm
For Dr. Ruth Bergren and her colleagues taking care of HIV patients in New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina presented the ultimate test of the doctor-patient relationship.
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Q. & A. With a Child Psychiatrist2 September 2010, 1:53 pm
Are drugs appropriate for toddlers to take when they exhibit troubled behavior?
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Child’s Ordeal Shows Risks of Psychosis Drugs for Young2 September 2010, 1:40 pm
Powerful drugs are given to young children despite a lack of study on how they affect development.
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Study Shows SAMe May Ease Depression2 September 2010, 12:37 pm
A popular dietary supplement called SAMe may help depressed patients who don't respond to prescription antidepressant treatment, a new study shows.
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Health Costs Passed On to Workers2 September 2010, 11:50 am
The annual Kaiser survey of employer health benefits shows employers managed to keep costs down, but employees' premiums went up.
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Do Fluorescent Lights Trigger Migraines?2 September 2010, 11:47 am
Many people who suffer from migraines believe fluorescent lights are the culprit.
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Recipes for Health: For the Vegetarians at the Cookout2 September 2010, 10:42 am
Skip the veggie burgers and tofu “hot dogs.” Here are some excellent vegetarian dishes for end-of-summer picnics and barbecues.
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Will Aging Chimps Get to Retire, or Face Medical Research?2 September 2010, 4:30 am
A move of some of 186 chimpanzees to a research center in Texas has spurred outrage among animal rights advocates, primate experts and politicians.
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Study Sees Heart Risk in Meridia Diet Pill2 September 2010, 3:50 am
A clinical trial found that the controversial drug increased the risks of heart attacks and strokes while doing little to slim their waists.
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40-Cigarette-a-Day Toddler Kicks Smoking Habit2 September 2010, 10:45 am
A 2-year-old Indonesian boy who used to smoke approximately two packs of cigarettes a day has finally kicked the habit after receiving intensive therapy, Agence France-Presse reported.
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New Test Seen as Big Advance in Diagnosing TB2 September 2010, 10:09 am
Scientists are reporting a major advance in diagnosing tuberculosis: A new test can reveal in less than two hours, with very high accuracy, whether someone has the disease and if it's resistant to the main drug for treating it.
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U.S. Broadens Investigation Into Egg Recall2 September 2010, 10:02 am
The criminal division of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Justice Department have joined the probe of the Iowa farm at the heart of the recent egg recall linked to an outbreak of salmonella, FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said Wednesday.
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Medical Journal Says Diet Pill Meridia Is 'Flawed'2 September 2010, 8:48 am
Editors of a top medical journal call Meridia "another flawed diet pill" and question whether it should stay on the market as a study shows it raises the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with heart problems.
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Botox Maker to Pay $600M to Resolve Investigation2 September 2010, 8:36 am
Allergan Inc., the maker of wrinkle-smoothing Botox, has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a yearslong federal investigation into its marketing of the top-selling, botulin-based drug.
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The Biggest Celebrity Sex Scandals: Lessons Learned2 September 2010, 7:01 am
We can all learn valuable lessons from these classic celeb sex scandals
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Can Home Cooking Be Hazardous to Your Health?2 September 2010, 5:10 am
New research suggests that at least one in seven home kitchens would flunk the kind of health inspection commonly administered to restaurants.
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Starting Periods Early Tied to Greater Asthma Risk2 September 2010, 3:21 am
Women who start menstruating early may be at increased risk of asthma and poor lung function, new research shows.
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Soy May Help Ease Sleep Problems in Older Women2 September 2010, 2:55 am
The estrogen-like compounds found in soy could help postmenopausal women get a better night's sleep, according to a small study.
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UPDATE: Michael Douglas Battling Stage 4 Throat Cancer1 September 2010, 12:28 pm
Hollywood A-lister Michael Douglas is taking on one of the toughest roles of his life – he's battling cancer.
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Organic strawberries are better — in some ways — researchers say2 September 2010, 3:00 am
They have more antioxidants and vitamin C than their conventional counterparts, a study says. But they come up short by other measures — potassium and phosphorus, for example.Consumers who buy organic fruits and vegetables because they think they're tastier, more nutritious and better for the environment are getting at least some of what they're paying for, according to a study published online Wednesday.
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Prescription diet drug raises risk of heart attack, stroke1 September 2010, 7:46 pm
Sibutramine, which alters brain chemicals to suppress appetite, carries risks for users with a history of cardiovascular disease. One doctor says it should be pulled off shelves.The prescription diet drug sibutramine, sold under the brand name Meridia, should be taken off the market because it raises the risk of heart attacks and strokes in some patients, the editor of the New England Journal of Medicine said Wednesday. Those risks, published in January on a government clinical-trials website an...
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Diabetes drug can reduce risk of cancer, researchers find1 September 2010, 7:45 pm
Metformin reduced the development of lung tumors in mice by more than 70%. Clinical trials on humans for lung, breast and prostate cancer are being organized.A growing body of evidence suggests that the widely used diabetes drug metformin can reduce the risk of cancer, researchers said Wednesday.
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Exercise can offset obesity-linked genes, study finds31 August 2010, 9:03 pm
People with a genetic predisposition to obesity can reduce their risk of being overweight by being physically active, researchers conclude.Even people with a strong genetic predisposition to obesity can offset their risk of being overweight by being physically active, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal PLoS Medicine .
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Breast, ovary removal found to raise cancer survival rates31 August 2010, 7:05 pm
Even if a patient has already been diagnosed with breast cancer, the surgery can reduce risk of dying, finds a study of women with two common breast cancer genes.Preemptive removal of breasts or ovaries in women with two common breast cancer genes can sharply reduce the risk of contracting cancer and dying, even if a woman has already been diagnosed with breast cancer, a new study confirms.
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An idle brain may be the self's workshop30 August 2010, 3:00 am
Recent research suggests that mind-wandering may be important and that knowledge of how it works might help treat such conditions as Alzheimer's disease, autism, depression and schizophrenia.The resting brain is anything but idle — that simple proposition would be clear if you could peer into Mike Mrazek's noggin as he putters around his kitchen preparing his daily morning feast of scrambled eggs, oatmeal and fresh fruit.
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Brain's default mode network may hold key to better psychiatric diagnoses30 August 2010, 3:00 am
Malfunctioning brain activity can be differentiated in people with depression, autism, schizophrenia and PTSD, studies show.A series of studies published in recent years suggests that in people with depression, autism, schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder, the default mode network, that curious pattern of brain activity that ramps up when we daydream, works differently than it does in healthy control subjects.
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Cholesterol rose after taking glucosamine and chondroitin30 August 2010, 3:00 am
I took glucosamine and chondroitin for about seven months. I had gotten little relief for my back pain, but I was willing to continue it to see if eventually it would help. Around that time, I had blood work done and found that my cholesterol had jumped from under 200 to 239. I had made no changes in lifestyle or diet other than these supplements. I haven't taken any since.
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When that glow has to go30 August 2010, 3:00 am
Sweating too much can be more than just a damp drag. Though drugstore remedies help most, for some there are stronger options, including pills, Botox and even surgery.Summer temperatures make some people glisten and others drip, but, regardless, most of us want ways to dry off.
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ER visits for concussions soar among child athletes30 August 2010, 12:05 am
A new study underscores calls for better guidelines on protecting kids from brain trauma.The number of children in the U.S. seeking emergency medical care for concussions incurred playing competitive sports more than doubled in the five years leading up to 2005, according to a study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics.
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Baby died from superbug on ward30 August 2010, 8:30 am
A baby died and three others became ill when a superbug resistant to common antibiotics hit a London hospital, it is revealed....
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Heart drug 'an exiting discovery'30 August 2010, 5:04 am
Professor Martin Cowie explains how a new drug "slows the pulse down and so helps to take the strain off the heart"...
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Pill may 'cut heart failure rate'30 August 2010, 4:14 am
A pill costing less than ÂŁ1.50 a day has the potential to save the lives of thousands of heart failure patients, research suggests....
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Cannabis may relieve chronic pain30 August 2010, 2:17 am
Smoking cannabis from a pipe can provide pain relief for patients with damaged nerves, a small study suggests....
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Motion capture clue to human behaviour30 August 2010, 1:23 am
The system of digitising actors to create characters in films like Avatar is being used to measure human behaviour in real life....
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Hospitals 'still fail' on feeding29 August 2010, 8:29 pm
Many hospitals across the UK are not doing enough to spot elderly people at risk from malnutrition, says a charity....
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Government scrapping NHS Direct28 August 2010, 8:17 pm
The coalition government confirms plans to scrap the NHS Direct helpline in England and replace it with an alternative service....
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Test 'can predict C-section need'28 August 2010, 7:17 pm
A test which could stop women labouring for hours in the hope of a "normal" birth only to end up with a Caesarean section has been developed in Sweden....
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'There's confidence in NHS Direct'28 August 2010, 11:49 am
The government has confirmed it is planning to scrap the NHS Direct telephone service in England and replace it with a cheaper option....
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'I have to graze on food all day'28 August 2010, 9:01 am
Oesophageal cancer survivor Larry Rees has described how the radical surgery he undertook has impacted on his life....
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Double hand transplant patient shows new hands
(AP)2 September 2010, 5:17 pm
AP - The recipient of a rare double hand transplant says he feels "fantastic" and can wiggle fingers on both his new hands....
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Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 2, 2010
(HealthDay)2 September 2010, 5:02 pm
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of ClinicalConnection.com:...
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Seniors Get Boost From Bad News About the Young
(HealthDay)2 September 2010, 5:02 pm
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Older people prefer to read
negative news stories about the young, possibly because it makes them feel
better about themselves, a new study suggests....
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Timer may help kids' bladder control problems
(Reuters)2 September 2010, 4:18 pm
Reuters - Wearing a programmable wristwatch could help children manage their daytime bladder control problems, a new study suggests....
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Safety groups find no Pampers link to rash cases
(Reuters)2 September 2010, 4:17 pm
Reuters - Two agencies investigating claims that Procter & Gamble Co's Pampers Dry Max gave children severe diaper rash reported Thursday that they have found no specific cause linking the diapers to rashes....
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Study: Diet Drug Meridia May Boost Heart Risks
(Time.com)2 September 2010, 4:00 pm
Time.com - A new study finds that some users of the weight-loss pill Meridia may have an increased risk of heart attack or stroke...
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Abbott diet drug study renews calls for U.S. ban
(Reuters)2 September 2010, 3:30 pm
Reuters - A study funded by Abbott Laboratories offered more detailed evidence that its weight-loss drug Meridia increases heart risks, prompting renewed calls by consumer advocates and others to pull the drug from the market....
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Can home cooking be hazardous to your health?
(AP)2 September 2010, 1:54 pm
AP - Could your kitchen at home pass a restaurant inspection?...
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Botox maker to pay $600M to resolve investigation
(AP)2 September 2010, 4:01 am
AP - Allergan Inc., the maker of wrinkle-smoothing Botox, has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a yearslong federal investigation into its marketing of the top-selling, botulin-based drug....
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New test seen as big advance in diagnosing TB
(AP)1 September 2010, 6:27 pm
AP - Scientists are reporting a major advance in diagnosing tuberculosis: A new test can reveal in less than two hours, with very high accuracy, whether someone has the disease and if it's resistant to the main drug for treating it....
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Group: Half of Calif health workers got flu shots - San Jose Mercury News2 September 2010, 6:22 pm
Boston GlobeGroup: Half of Calif health workers got flu shotsSan Jose Mercury NewsAP SAN FRANCISCO—A consumer group has found that just over half of California health care workers received flu shots during the 2008-2009 flu season. Consumers Union, the publisher of Consumer Reports, says that state public health department data ...Lineman won't be tackled by flu againCNNLake Co. sets flu shot clinicsChicago Daily HeraldBasics: What Should We Know About Flu Just Now?WBURWLKY Louisville ...
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Maker of Botox pays state in improper marketing settlement - Baltimore Sun2 September 2010, 5:34 pm
Kansas City StarMaker of Botox pays state in improper marketing settlementBaltimore SunThe state of Maryland will get $152547 for its Medicaid program under a settlement with the maker of Botox for marketing the drug for unapproved uses, the attorney general's office announced today. Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler said the state ...Allergan Pleads Guilty, Settles Botox InvestigationABC NewsBotox Settlement for $600M Reached to Resolve Lawsuits Over MarketingAboutLawsuits.comAllergan dro...
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Experimental TB Test Called Fast and Accurate - BusinessWeek2 September 2010, 5:28 pm
AFPExperimental TB Test Called Fast and AccurateBusinessWeekTHURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental test that can diagnose tuberculosis in less than two hours, making only one doctor visit necessary before treatment starts, is being hailed as a potentially significant advance ...Breakthrough test gives fast diagnosis of drug-resistant TBAFPRapid TB Test Shows High AccuracyMedPage TodayNew test can diagnose tuberculosis in under 2 hoursReutersLos Angeles Times -Medscape -B...
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More Americans Taking Rx Drugs - MedPage Today2 September 2010, 5:21 pm
MSN Health & FitnessMore Americans Taking Rx DrugsMedPage TodayNearly half of all Americans -- 48% -- took at least one prescription drug in a one-month period in 2007-2008, a four percentage point hike over a decade, researchers found. Among those 60 and older, ...Prescription Drug Use on the Rise in USWebMDPrescription Drug Use Rising in U.S., CDC ReportsBusinessWeekPrescription drug use is up in AmericaKMOX.comBloomberg -WOAI -CNN (blog)all 33 news articles »...
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Study: Brain Exercises Delay, But Can't Prevent, Dementia - TIME2 September 2010, 5:06 pm
CBC.caStudy: Brain Exercises Delay, But Can't Prevent, DementiaTIMEDoctors have been advising us for years to "use it or lose it": that is, to stay as intellectually active as possible into our waning years in order to avoid dementia. But the latest research shows that brain ...Alzheimer's Trade-Off for Mentally Active SeniorsU.S. News & World ReportActive minds delay dementia but speed decline once it hitsUSA TodayMental 'Exercise' May Only Hide Signs of Alzheimer'...
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Survey: Employers shift more insurance costs to workers - Kansas City Star2 September 2010, 4:12 pm
Health JackalSurvey: Employers shift more insurance costs to workersKansas City StarAn annual survey released Thursday finds that workers are paying, on average, about $482 more for job-based family health insurance this year as companies force employees to shoulder more of the burden of health care costs. ...Family Health Care Costs Will Jump 14% in 2010DailyFinanceFamily Health Premiums Up 3 Percent in 2010, Study FindsArkansas Business OnlineEmployers shifting health-care costs to workers, su...
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Organic strawberries are better — in some ways — researchers say - Los Angeles Times2 September 2010, 3:59 pm
CBC.caOrganic strawberries are better — in some ways — researchers sayLos Angeles TimesThey have more antioxidants and vitamin C than their conventional counterparts, a study says. But they come up short by other measures — potassium and phosphorus, for example. An organically grown strawberry. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) By ...Organic strawberries more nutritiousTimes of IndiaOrganic strawberries given a thumbs up in WSU studySeattle TimesOrganic Strawberries Have More Antioxid...
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Experimental Novartis drug shows malaria promise - Reuters2 September 2010, 3:01 pm
SAMAA TVExperimental Novartis drug shows malaria promiseReutersZambian villagers display a mosquito net in Matongo village, about 60 km (37 miles) from Livingstone, April 23, 2008. By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) - An experimental Novartis drug can clear malaria infection in mice with a single dose and scientists ...New Malaria Drug Candidate Holds PromiseWall Street JournalNovartis Experimental Malaria Drug May Yield First Treatment in 30 YearsBloombergPromising new one-dose malaria drug disco...
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Growth of Employer Plans Forseen With Health Reform - MedPage Today2 September 2010, 2:07 pm
Smart Business NetworkGrowth of Employer Plans Forseen With Health ReformMedPage TodayWASHINGTON -- Employer-sponsored insurance will not only remain a cornerstone of the American healthcare system, but it will increase in prevalence in the post-healthcare reform environment, ...Insurers predict health-care reforms will increase costsAnderson Independent MailCan You Cut Your Health-Care Costs by Self-Insuring?Small Business TrendsEmployers Shifting Health Care Costs To Workers, Survey ShowsHuffi...
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People: Zeta-Jones furious over Douglas' late cancer detection - Denver Post2 September 2010, 10:24 am
msnbc.comPeople: Zeta-Jones furious over Douglas' late cancer detectionDenver PostActress Catherine Zeta-Jones says she is having a hard time watching husband Michael Douglas battle stage 4 throat cancer and said she's furious with doctors for not detecting his disease sooner. Douglas, the Oscar winner of "Wall Street" and a veteran ...Michael Douglas and Throat Cancer FAQWebMDMichael Douglas Discusses His Cancer on 'Late Show'New York TimesMichael Douglas Cancer Diagno...
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