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Protecting Your Bones (Fri 3/12/2010)
Source: HealthDay - Video
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Fractures, Leg Injuries and Disorders, Medicines, Osteoporosis, Women's Health

Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver (Fri 3/12/2010)

Combination increased chances of cirrhosis, studies found

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Variable Blood Pressure a New Stroke Risk Factor? (Fri 3/12/2010)

Big ups and downs in readings may call for specific treatments, experts say

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Heat Therapy Helps Treat U.S. Soldiers' Infections (Thu 3/11/2010)

Device works on skin lesions caused by parasite in Iraq, Afghanistan, study finds

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Calcium May Help You Live Longer (Thu 3/11/2010)
Getting a bit more calcium in your diet could help you live longer, new research suggests.
Source: Reuters Health
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Big First Trimester Weight Gain Ups Diabetes Risk (Thu 3/11/2010)
Women who gain weight too quickly during the first three months of pregnancy are more prone to develop pregnancy-related diabetes, new research shows.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Diabetes and Pregnancy

Driving with Early Alzheimer's May Be Ill-Advised (Thu 3/11/2010)

Even a drive to the local store can end in getting lost, hurt, study finds

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Disease, Impaired Driving

Medicine's Future Could Lie in Each Patient's Genome (Thu 3/11/2010)

In two studies, scientists quickly scanned individuals' DNA to get at causes of disease

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U.S. Chalks Up Victories in War on Cancer (Thu 3/11/2010)

Cancer Society study finds drop in death rates since 1970

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Health Statistics

U.S. Children Turn to Inhaling to Get High (Thu 3/11/2010)

More 12-year-olds in the United States admit to using potentially deadly inhalants to get high than have used marijuana, cocaine and hallucinogens combined, U.S. health officials said on Thursday.

A homeless boy sniffs glue at a beach in Tangier October 9, 2009. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante

Source: Reuters Health
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Scientists Find "Mother" of All Skin Cells (Thu 3/11/2010)
Scientists have found the "mother," or origin, of all skin cells and say their discovery could dramatically improve skin treatments for victims of serious wounds and burns.
Source: Reuters Health
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Body's Response to Foods' Smell, Taste Could Be Diabetes Risk Factor (Thu 3/11/2010)

A gene mutation could trigger key insulin reaction in some, researchers say

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes, Genes and Gene Therapy, Taste and Smell Disorders

Do Needle-Exchange Programs Really Work? (Thu 3/11/2010)

Needle-exchange programs designed to cut injection drug users' risk of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, and other infections do seem to reduce needle sharing, but there is only limited evidence that they lower disease transmission, a new research review concludes.

A woman shows her clean syringes at the Aids Center of Queens County needle exchange outreach center in New York, November 28, 2006. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Source: Reuters Health
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Peanut Allergy Linked to Worse Asthma in Kids (Thu 3/11/2010)

Among children and teenagers with asthma, those who also have peanut allergies may have more or more-severe asthma attacks, a new study suggests.

A vendor sells peanuts at the Voi market, 20 km (12.5 miles) south of Hanoi April 17, 2008. REUTERS/Kham

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma in Children, Food Allergy

Pre-Season Test Spots Baseball Pitchers at Risk of Injury (Thu 3/11/2010)

Weakness in rotator cuff a warning sign, but exercise regimens can help, experts say

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Shoulder Injuries and Disorders, Sports Injuries

Young Kids to Benefit from Broader Pneumococcal Vaccine (Thu 3/11/2010)

CDC study found newest vaccine lowered chances of those under 5 getting the disease

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childhood Immunization, Streptococcal Infections

Protect Your Kidneys by Controlling Diabetes and High Blood Pressure (Thu 3/11/2010)
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetic Kidney Problems, Kidney Diseases

Panel Questions "VBAC Bans," Advocates Expanded Delivery Options for Women (Thu 3/11/2010)
Source: National Institutes of Health - From the National Institutes of Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cesarean Section, Childbirth

Stop Bugging Me! (Thu 3/11/2010)
Source: HealthDay - Video
Related MedlinePlus Page: Head Lice

Health Tip: IBD May Contribute to Other Health Problems (Thu 3/11/2010)
Inflammatory bowel disease isn't confined to the intestines
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Digestive Diseases, Ulcerative Colitis

Health Tip: Risk Factors for Melanoma (Thu 3/11/2010)
Who is more likely to get this deadly cancer?
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Melanoma

New Knee May Improve Balance (Thu 3/11/2010)

Replacement joint seems to help prevent falls among elderly, study finds

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FDA Rules Out Bisphosphonate, Thigh Fracture Link (Wed 3/10/2010)
U.S. regulators said on Wednesday they have found no link between oral bisphosphonate osteoporosis medications such as Merck & Co Inc's Fosamax and certain thigh bone fractures.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Fractures, Leg Injuries and Disorders, Medicines

Alternative to Statins Shows Promise (Wed 3/10/2010)

Broader study needed to check for possible long-term effects, experts say

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Doctors Turning to Cardiac Catheterization Too Quickly (Wed 3/10/2010)

Study finds only a third of those who get invasive procedure have vessel blockage

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Entire Family Genome Sequenced for First Time (Wed 3/10/2010)

Children receive 30 mutations from each parent, researchers find

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Related MedlinePlus Page: Genes and Gene Therapy

For Tough Head Lice, Pill Tops Lotion (Wed 3/10/2010)

Ivermectin may offer alternative for hard-to-treat infestations, study shows

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Gene Mutations Identified for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome (Wed 3/10/2010)

Researcher's personal genome used to study neurological disorder

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Panel Finds Many Women Can Avoid Repeat C-Sections (Wed 3/10/2010)

Vaginal delivery after Cesarean often safe, but roadblocks remain, experts say

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Cell Transplant May Help Treat Vitiligo (Wed 3/10/2010)

Surgery improved appearance of white patches due to skin disease, doctors say

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Longtime Smokers May Find Protection from Parkinson's (Wed 3/10/2010)

Finding could help unravel mysteries of neurological and motor disease

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Scientists Find Key to Hormone-Resistant Prostate Tumors (Wed 3/10/2010)

Discovery in mouse study may someday extend men's lives

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H1N1 Flu Spreads Slower Than Seasonal Flu (Wed 3/10/2010)

Data from Texas households confirm that the virus tends to target children

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High Natural Estrogen Might Raise Women's Stroke Risk (Wed 3/10/2010)

The link seemed especially strong for overweight females, study found

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hormones, Menopause, Stroke

Severe Injuries from ATV Accidents on the Rise (Wed 3/10/2010)

Studies found more amputations, spinal injuries among kids who ride them

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Safety, Injuries, Motor Vehicle Safety

Vaccination, Prevention Is Beating Back Hepatitis (Wed 3/10/2010)

Programs seem to be making progress against these viruses, research suggests

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C

FDA Approves Botox to Treat Spasticity in Flexor Muscles of the Elbow, Wrist and Fingers (Wed 3/10/2010)
Source: Food and Drug Administration
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Botox, Neuromuscular Disorders, Wrist Injuries and Disorders

Health Tip: Help Prevent Athlete's Foot (Wed 3/10/2010)
Steps you can take
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Athlete's Foot

Health Tip: What's Behind Childhood Obesity (Wed 3/10/2010)
Factors that increase a youngster's risk
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Obesity in Children

Jump in Kids' Sports Injuries Due to Overuse (Wed 3/10/2010)

Awareness can slow this 'silent epidemic,' prevent long-term problems, expert says

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Youth Baseball Injuries Becoming More Common (Wed 3/10/2010)

Stretching, rest can ease elbow, shoulder pain that plagues many young players, studies show

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Shoulder Injuries and Disorders, Sports Injuries

Obesity and Colon Cancer (Wed 3/10/2010)
Source: HealthDay - Video
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Colorectal Cancer, Obesity

As You Age, Better Health Means Better Sex  (Wed 3/10/2010)

Association held true for people well into their 80s, study found

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Seniors' Health, Sexual Health

Vaccinating Children against Flu Helps Protect Wider Community (Tue 3/9/2010)
Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - From the National Institutes of Health
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FDA Approves Botox to Treat Wrist, Finger Spasms (Tue 3/9/2010)
U.S. regulators on Tuesday approved the use of Allergan Inc's wrinkle smoother Botox to treat spasms of the elbow, wrist and fingers in adults.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Botox, Muscle Disorders

Medication Fears Lead to Worse Side Effects (Tue 3/9/2010)
It may not be surprising, but a new study offers some proof that patients who are worried about their medications are more likely to have side effects from them.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Medicines, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Psychotherapy Can Help People with Lupus Cope (Tue 3/9/2010)

After 10 sessions, anxiety, depression and stress lessened, researchers say

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Herpes Infects One in Six in U.S. (Tue 3/9/2010)

Most don't know they have the disease, CDC says, upping risks for transmitting it to others

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Kidney Donors Go on to Lead Long, Healthy Lives (Tue 3/9/2010)

Study of more than 80,000 who gave one up shows procedure carries few risks

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Kidney Transplantation, Organ Donation

Kids Who Get Flu Shots Protect the Unvaccinated (Tue 3/9/2010)

Inoculating children can prevent influenza from spreading, experts say

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Most Drug Studies Don't Help Docs Pick Best Treatment (Tue 3/9/2010)

The problem? Available meds ignored in favor of drugs in the pipeline, review finds

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Clinical Trials, Medicines

Recession May Mean Fewer Nips & Tucks (Tue 3/9/2010)

Breast augmentation, Botox still popular, but plastics surgeons' group cites 2% decline

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Circumcision May Not Cut HIV Spread among Gay Men (Tue 3/9/2010)

Although studies in Africa have shown that circumcision can lower the spread of HIV among heterosexuals, it may not do much to prevent infections among gay and bisexual men in Western countries, a new study suggests.

A man points at an artwork at a conceptual art exhibition about HIV/AIDS in Tehran December 2, 2007. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: AIDS, Circumcision, Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Health

Experiment Seeks Blood Test for Breast Cancer (Tue 3/9/2010)

An experimental approach that looks for the DNA leaking out from dead and dying cells may provide a route to a blood test for breast cancer, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.

A technician tests blood samples at a laboratory in Marseille in this April 1, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Laboratory Tests

Recall of Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Tue 3/9/2010)
Source: Food and Drug Administration
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Food Safety, Salmonella Infections

Genetic Variant Raises Lung Cancer Risk (Tue 3/9/2010)

It doesn't matter whether you smoke a little or a lot, study finds

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Lung Cancer, Secondhand Smoke

Obese Colon Cancer Survivors Face Poorer Prognosis (Tue 3/9/2010)

Study found chances of recurrence, death higher than among normal-weight patients

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Colorectal Cancer, Obesity

Shift Work Can Put a Crimp on Sleep (Tue 3/9/2010)

If changing jobs isn't an option, modifying behavior may help, expert says

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Occupational Health, Sleep Disorders

Survey May Help Docs Diagnose Mood Disorders (Tue 3/9/2010)

It identified anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder in most cases, study finds

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression

Airport Scanners (Tue 3/9/2010)
Source: HealthDay - Video
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Radiation Exposure, X-Rays

Alzheimer's 'Epidemic' Hitting Minorities Hardest (Tue 3/9/2010)

Blacks, Hispanics at much higher risk for the illness, which carries huge price tag, report finds

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Disease, Health Disparities

Health Tip: Are You at Greater Risk of Pneumonia? (Tue 3/9/2010)
Things that can make you more susceptible
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Pneumonia

Health Tip: Don't Drive Distracted (Tue 3/9/2010)
Pay attention behind the wheel
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Impaired Driving

School Drink Deal Cuts Sugar (Mon 3/8/2010)
A deal to sell healthier drinks in U.S. schools has slashed the amount of fattening beverages offered to students, former President Bill Clinton said on Monday as New York leaders pushed for a soda tax to tackle obesity and budget shortfalls.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, School Health

Program Shows No Effect on Patients' Question-Asking (Mon 3/8/2010)
A program designed to boost doctor-patient communication and patients' compliance with treatment may not have the intended effects, a new study suggests.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Literacy, Talking With Your Doctor

Tax Soda, Pizza to Cut Obesity, Researchers Say (Mon 3/8/2010)

U.S. researchers estimate that an 18 percent tax on pizza and soda can push down U.S. adults' calorie intake enough to lower their average weight by 5 pounds (2 kg) per year.

A girl waits for a slice of pizza at the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul, Minnesota, August 30, 2008. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Nutrition, Obesity

Melanoma Risk Higher in Parkinson's Patients (Mon 3/8/2010)
People with Parkinson's disease face an increased risk of the most deadly type of skin cancer, new research confirms.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Melanoma, Parkinson's Disease

Specialty May Bias Doctors' Prostate Cancer Advice (Mon 3/8/2010)
New research suggests that the type of specialist a prostate cancer patient sees -- rather than the patient's own preference -- may determine the treatment he receives.
Source: Reuters Health
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Blacks, Hispanics with Heart Failure Less Likely to Use Hospice (Mon 3/8/2010)

Despite increase in services, racial disparities persist, study finds

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Bleeding Alert Sounded for Stroke Drugs (Mon 3/8/2010)

Medication combination raises risk 10-fold, small study finds

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Diet, Exercise Can Improve Thinking (Mon 3/8/2010)

Study finds benefits for the mind, not just the body

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Healthy Living, Memory

Stroke Risk Runs in the Family (Mon 3/8/2010)

Study found if parent had brain attack by 65, chances of same quadrupled for their children

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Family History, Stroke

Study Looks at Cost-Effectiveness of ECG in Hyperactive Kids (Mon 3/8/2010)

Analysis compared three strategies for preventing sudden cardiac death from stimulant medication

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Cardiac Arrest

Sudden Protein Intake Harmful for Some Hospitalized Patients (Mon 3/8/2010)

Syndrome affects those given dietary supplements after not eating for a while, study finds

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Waiting Safe for Some At Risk of Glaucoma (Mon 3/8/2010)

Doctors can postpone treatment in low-risk patients, study finds

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Sunscreen With High SPF Needed at High Altitudes (Mon 3/8/2010)
Golfers playing in Vail, Colorado, at 2500 meters (roughly 8200 feet) above sea level, got significantly more burn protection from sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 70+ compared to one with an SPF of 15.
Source: Reuters Health
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Ground Water Awareness Week (Mon 3/8/2010)
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Scientists Find New Form of Prion Disease that Damages Brain Arteries (Mon 3/8/2010)
Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - From the National Institutes of Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Alzheimer's Disease

Food Allergy-Related Disorder Linked to Master Allergy Gene (Mon 3/8/2010)
Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - From the National Institutes of Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Esophagus Disorders, Food Allergy

New Approach to Immune Cell Analysis Seen as First Step to Better Distinguish Health and Disease (Mon 3/8/2010)
Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - From the National Institutes of Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Immune System and Disorders

Light Drinking Might Help Keep Women Slim (Mon 3/8/2010)

Those who abstain tend to gain the most, study finds, though reasons are unclear

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, Weight Control, Women's Health

Proteins May Predict Spread of Colon Cancer (Mon 3/8/2010)

Discovery could lead to blood test that would aid prevention efforts, scientist says

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Related MedlinePlus Page: Colorectal Cancer

Scientists Find Why "Sunshine" Vitamin D Is Crucial (Mon 3/8/2010)

Vitamin D is vital in activating human defences and low levels suffered by around half the world's population may mean their immune systems' killer T cells are poor at fighting infection, scientists said on Sunday.

A jogger runs along the shore of Manly Beach in Sydney September 1, 2008. REUTERS/Will Burgess

Source: Reuters Health
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1 in 5 At-Risk U.S. Babies Doesn't Get Hepatitis B Vaccine (Mon 3/8/2010)

Researchers urge hospitals to vaccinate all children

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Breast Cancer Patients Often Confused by Genomic Testing (Mon 3/8/2010)

Doctors should do more to explain test results, researchers find

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Genetic Testing

Health Tip: Dress Your Salad for Success (Mon 3/8/2010)
Suggestions for healthier fare
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Nutrition

Health Tip: Shovel Snow Safely (Mon 3/8/2010)
Physician group suggests how
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Safety, Winter Weather Emergencies

Sleepless Nights Plague America (Mon 3/8/2010)

People of all races say lack of shuteye affects their work, even sex lives

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Sunlight May Help Protect Men from Kidney Cancer (Mon 3/8/2010)

But no such link was seen for women, researchers say

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Aches, Pains and Obesity (Mon 3/8/2010)
Source: HealthDay - Video
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity, Osteoarthritis, Women's Health

Health Headlines: Keeping an Eye on Dementia, Aspirin and Heart Health, Chocolate and Stroke Prevention, Exercising Teens (Mon 3/8/2010)
Source: HealthDay - Video
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Breast-Feeding Helps Mom Stay Slimmer Later in Life (Mon 3/8/2010)

Whether benefit actually stems from overall healthier lifestyle remains unclear

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HIV Hides out in Bone Marrow Cells (Mon 3/8/2010)

Another secret stash of the virus makes it that much harder to eliminate, scientists say

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: AIDS, AIDS Medicines

Increasing Soda Consumption Fuels Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease (Mon 3/8/2010)

Finding suggests new health policies could make a dent in the problem, researcher says

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Processed Meat May Harm the Heart (Mon 3/8/2010)

Salt and preservatives may be the culprits, researchers suggest

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes, Heart Diseases, Nutrition

Gene Variant May Help Some Overcome Adversity (Sun 3/7/2010)

It appears to disconnect the link between stress and death risk, researchers say

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Mental Health, Stress

Melanoma Update: Recent Technological Advances Are Helping Dermatologists Diagnose and Treat Early Stage Melanomas (Sat 3/6/2010)
Source: American Academy of Dermatology
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Bedbugs, Scabies and Head Lice - Oh My! (Sat 3/6/2010)
Source: American Academy of Dermatology
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Insect Bites and Stings, Rashes, Skin Infections

Research Reveals How Popular Skin Filler Works at the Molecular Level to Stimulate Collagen Production in Sun-Damaged Skin (Sat 3/6/2010)
Source: American Academy of Dermatology
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Skin Aging, Sun Exposure

Psoriasis Is More Than Skin Deep (Sat 3/6/2010)
Source: American Academy of Dermatology
Related MedlinePlus Page: Psoriasis

Contact Dermatitis Can Be Irritating, Especially When the Cause Is a Mystery (Sat 3/6/2010)
Source: American Academy of Dermatology
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Skin of Color Population Faces Unique, but Treatable, Dermatologic Conditions (Sat 3/6/2010)
Source: American Academy of Dermatology
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New Treatments and Good Skin Care Helping Patients Control Acne and Rosacea (Sat 3/6/2010)
Source: American Academy of Dermatology
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Acne, Rosacea

Sizing Up Nanotechnology: How Nanosized Particles May Affect Skin Care Products (Sat 3/6/2010)
Source: American Academy of Dermatology
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cosmetics, Skin Aging