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News for June 2009

  
06/30/09Federal Press Release FDA Seeks Public Input on Tobacco Regulation
News article Assessment of Bone Growth Stimulator Is Mixed
News article Clinical Trials Update: June 30, 2009
News article Comic Strip Aims to Educate Families About Diabetes
News article Drug Found Ineffective Against Lung Disease
News article Even After Death, Heart Attack Treatment May Not End
News article Health Highlights: June 30, 2009
News article Health Tip: Keep Feet Healthy This Summer
News article Health Tip: Understanding Hay Fever
News article Hormones May Affect Neurological Disease Risk
News article Metabolic Syndrome May Make Breast Cancer More Likely
News article Newer Blood Tests May Not Improve Heart Risk Assessment
News article Nonsurgical Treatment May Ease Rotator Cuff Injury
News article Obese Get Higher Doses of Radiation for X-Rays
News article Online Genetic Testing Appears to Have Benefits
News article Sad Dads May Lead to Crying Infants
News article Statins Might Stave Off Alzheimer's
News article U.S. Doctors Treat Heart Attack With Man's Own Stem Cells
  
06/29/09Federal Press Release 47,000 Older Adults Treated in Emergency Departments Annually for Fall Injuries Related to Walkers and Canes
Federal Press Release FDA Confirms E. Coli O157:H7 In Prepackaged Nestlé Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough
News article 15 Percent of U.S. Teens Think They'll Die Young
News article 47,000 Elderly Hurt in Walker, Cane Mishaps Each Year
News article Air Traffic Patterns Predict Swine Flu Spread
News article Anxiety-Prone People Find Distractions Hard to Ignore
News article Clinical Trials Update: June 29, 2009
News article Cyber Bullying Affects One in 10 Students
News article Depression, Anxiety Bad for the Heart
News article Discovery Points to Regulation of Calcium Metabolism
News article Health Highlights: June 29, 2009
News article Health Tip: When Your Child Needs Glasses
News article Health Tip: Who's at Risk for Heat Illness?
News article Low Blood Sugar in Hospital Tied to Higher Death Risk for Diabetics
News article Maybe Men Aren't So Picky After All
News article New Drug Promising Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
News article Sporadic Spikes in Blood Pressure Hike Chances of Hypertension
News article Talk With Kids, Not At Them
News article Younger People Appear More at Risk From New Swine Flu
  
06/28/09News article Constipation May Lead to Other Problems
News article Eating Well On the Road
News article Jackson's Death Puts Spotlight on Sudden Cardiac Arrest
News article The Psychology of Celebrity Worship
  
06/27/09Federal Press Release National HIV Testing Day - A Message from the White House
News article Have Fun -- But Be Safe -- This Summer
News article New Drug Shows Promise for Rheumatoid Arthriitis
  
06/26/09News article 'Chemical Nose' May Sniff Out Cancer Earlier
News article Alcohol-Related Ills Increasing Worldwide
News article Breast Cancer Numbers Dip Most in Wealthy, Urban Areas
News article Chromosome Abnormality Tied to Autistic Behavior in Mice
News article Eating Animal Fat May Lead to Pancreatic Cancer
News article FDA Seizes All Drugs From Generics Maker
News article Grab a Tool and Change Your Brain
News article Health Highlights: June 26, 2009
News article Health Tip: Monitoring Beach Safety
News article Health Tip: Safe Driving at Night
News article HIV Patients May Have Stiffer Arteries
News article HIV Testing Day Set for Saturday in U.S.
News article Many Adults With Asthma Are Skipping Flu Shots
News article Messages Heard Better in the Right Ear
News article Smoking May Trigger Brain Damage
News article Soy in the Diet May Protect Lung Function
News article Teens With Eating Disorders Benefit From Parents' Help
News article Too Few Americans Get HIV Test Early Enough
News article U.S. Considers Massive Swine Flu Vaccination Program
  
06/25/09News article 1 Million Americans Likely Stricken by Swine Flu: CDC
News article Abused Kids Face Higher Cancer Risk
News article Cell Protein Could Help Spur Malignancy
News article Chemical Used in Plastics May Affect Newborn Size
News article Clinical Trials Update: June 25, 2009
News article Health Highlights: June 25, 2009
News article Health Tip: Things That Trigger Migraines
News article Health Tip: What's Ketoacidosis?
News article Hormone Could Improve Diabetes Treatment
News article Humans Weren't Always 'So Special,' Expert Says
News article Hundreds of Genes Could Be Linked to ADHD
News article Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
News article Slow Decline Often Follows Stroke Recovery
News article Supply of Key Children's Vaccine Almost Back to Normal
News article Women's Sexual Health Issues Hit Home
  
06/24/09Federal Press Release FDA Approves Generic Prescription-Only Version of Plan B Emergency Contraceptive for Women Ages 17 and Under
News article Bariatric Surgery Cuts Cancer Risk for Women
News article Bone Therapy May Not Always Need Monitoring
News article Clinical Trials Update: June 24, 2009
News article Clues to Alzheimer's Spotted Earlier in Disease
News article Extra Helpings of Vegetables, Olive Oil May Extend Life
News article For Kids With Leukemia, Radiation May Be Safe to Skip
News article Health Highlights: June 24, 2009
News article Health Tip: Don't Ignore Diabetes
News article Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
News article Migraine Frequency Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack Risk
News article Music Had Charms to Soothe Prehistoric Man
News article New Cancer Drug Fights Tumors in Those With BRCA Mutations
News article Quick Angioplasty Best After Heart Attacks
News article Sleep May Be Essential for Long-Term Memory
News article Stay Upbeat, Active to Keep the Mind Young
News article Weight-Loss Surgery Safe, Effective Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
News article Women More Likely Than Men to Reject Unattractive Babies
  
06/23/09Federal Press Release FDA Seeks Public Input on Transparency
Federal Press Release Hidden Costs of Health Care: Why Americans are Paying More but Getting Less
Federal Press Release National HIV Testing Day - June 27, 2009
News article A Few Extra Pounds Might Bring Extra Years
News article Clinical Trials Update: June 23, 2009
News article Determining Who Will Respond to Brain Tumor Therapy
News article Eat Well, Live Longer
News article Electrocardiogram Blip Signals Heart Trouble
News article Experimental Urine Test Spots Appendicitis
News article Health Highlights: June 23, 2009
News article Health Tip: Keep Your Heels Happy
News article Health Tip: What's Triggering My Acne?
News article In Summertime, the Livin' Can Be Buggy
News article Migraine With Aura May Lead to Brain Lesions
News article New Heart Valve Repair System Tested for Safety
News article Obesity While Young Boosts Pancreatic Cancer Risk
News article Schizophrenia Linked to Higher Risk of Dying From Cancer
News article Sleep Disorders Linked to Arrhythmias
News article Whites More Likely to Get Rare Bone Cancer
  
06/22/09News article A Pet's Bite Can Pass on MRSA
News article Clinical Trials Update: June 22, 2009
News article Common Weight-Loss Surgery May Double Risk of Kidney Stones
News article Global Efforts to Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol Working
News article Health Highlights: June 22, 2009
News article Health Tip: Preparing Your Child for a Medical Test
News article Health Tip: Why is the Room Spinning?
News article Health-Care Reform Could Be Obama's Toughest Challenge
News article HIV 'Atlas' Shows Virus Targeting Minorities
News article Knee Replacement Considered a Good Value
News article Lab Study Finds Protein That May Inhibit Cancer Spread
News article Music Can Make the Heart Beat Faster
News article New Strategy Eyed for AIDS Treatment
News article Obama Signs Tough New Anti-Smoking Law
News article Obesity Greatly Raises Endometrial Cancer Risk
News article Patients Often Not Told About Abnormal Test Results
News article Promising Therapy for Prostate Cancer
News article Social Activity Keeps Elders Young, Agile
News article The Nuts and Bolts of Reform Proposals
News article Vinegar Might Help Keep Off Pounds
  
06/21/09News article Don't Get Lazy About Lawn-Mower Safety
News article Heart Attacks Less Often Fatal Today
News article Not All Sunglasses Are Created Equal
News article Painkillers May Be Good for the Prostate
  
06/19/09Federal Press Release $6 Billion in New CHIP Funds to Insure Children
Federal Press Release Delay in Diagnosis of Menopause-like Condition in Young Women Linked to Low Bone Density
Federal Press Release New Fatherhood Public Service Campaign - www.fatherhood.gov
News article Asthma Discovery May Lead to Better Treatments
News article Brain Imaging Study Sheds Light on Fibromyalgia
News article Chemicals in Marijuana Smoke May Harm DNA
News article Clinical Trials Update: June 19, 2009
News article Does Location Affect Kids' Weight?
News article Green Tea Component May Slow Prostate Cancer
News article Health Highlights: June 19, 2009
News article Health Tip: Life After a Heart Attack
News article Health Tip: What's an APGAR Test?
News article Lure of Bottled Water May Not Be Health Driven
News article Make Nursing Homes More Like Home: Medicare
News article Nestlé Recalls Cookie Dough Products
News article Pages to Doctors Don't Always Hit the Mark
News article Pesticide Residue Common on Kitchen Floors
News article Program Helps 1st Graders Stay Safe Long-Term
News article Standard IQ Test May Undervalue People With Autism
News article Subway Noise May Threaten Riders' Hearing
News article Swine Flu Continues to Flare Up, CDC Says
News article Toilet Training Goes High Tech
News article Treatment Option Shortens Path to Pregnancy
News article Vets Who Repress Traumatic Memories May Not Be Worse Off
  
06/18/09Federal Press Release School-Based Prevention Program Reduces Problem Behaviors in Fifth-Graders by Half
News article Almost Half of Those Over 60 Die While Waiting for Kidney Transplant
News article Almost Quarter of Suicides Involve Intoxication
News article Artificial Ankle Takes Giant Step Forward
News article Clinical Trials Update: June 18, 2009
News article Health Highlights: June 18, 2009
News article Health Tip: Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
News article Health Tip: High Blood Pressure While You're Pregnant
News article Hysterectomies Could Be Source of Stem Cells
News article New Prostate Cancer Biomarker Discovered
News article Omega-3 Fatty Acids Might Curb Depression in Heart Patients
News article Ozurdex Implant Approved for Macular Edema
News article Pesticides Linked to Blood Disorder
News article Statins May Not Protect Against Pneumonia
News article Study Finds Possible Genetic Indicator of Colorectal Cancer
News article Surging Internet Use Cutting Into Family Time
News article Teens of Dads Who Drink Too Much Tend to Follow Suit
News article Teens, Young Adults Need More Calcium
News article Work Stress for Mom Might Harm Baby
  
06/17/09News article Boys May Feel a Genetic Pull Toward Gangs
News article Breast-Feeding Boosts Child's School Performance
News article Calling All Heart Patients
News article Clinical Trials Update: June 17, 2009
News article Close Monitoring May Help Troubled Teen Girls Avoid Pregnancy
News article Clues to Muscular Dystrophy Seen in Womb
News article Genes May Raise Risk of Neuroblastoma in Kids
News article Group B Strep Screening Guidelines Sparing Newborns
News article Health Highlights: June 17, 2009
News article Health Tip: Some Medications Can Help Trigger Heat-Related Illness
News article Health Tip: Understanding Various Types of Insulin
News article Lung Enzyme Both Friend and Foe
News article New Anticoagulant Pill Works Well in Trial
News article New Swine Flu Strain Found in Brazil: Report
News article Newest Coated Stent Does Well in Real-World Trial
News article Radiation May Raise Stroke Risk After Hodgkin's
News article Stroke Damage Is Less in Rats Given Opioids
News article Taking Aim at Relapse of Leukemia in Kids
  
06/16/09News article Clinical Trials Update: June 16, 2009
News article Depression May Lead to More Preemies Among Blacks
News article FDA Issues Warning for Over-the-Counter Cold Remedy
News article For Some, Virtual Colonoscopy May Be Just As Good
News article Fruits and Veggies May Improve Sperm Quality
News article Have a Purpose in Life? You Might Live Longer
News article Health Highlights: June 16, 2009
News article Health Tip: Aging Hair and Nails
News article Health Tip: Choosing an Assisted Living Option
News article Lifestyle May Counter Blood Pressure Genes
News article Little Steps Add Up to Major Reductions in Blood Pressure
News article No Benefit in Testing for Genes Linked to Leg Clots
News article Racial Clusters Seem to Affect Access to Colon Care
News article Sepsis Treatment Offers Lifesaving Potential
News article Sinus Infections Can Cause Toxic Shock in Kids
News article Strides Made in Hemophilia Research
News article Study Refutes Depression Gene Finding
News article Torn Surgical Gloves Put Patients at Risk for Infection
News article VA Faces Questions Over Tainted Colonoscopies
  
06/15/09News article A Substitute for Those Who Can't Take Statins?
News article ADHD Drugs Linked to Sudden Death in Kids
News article At U.S. Colleges, Binge Drinking Is on the Rise
News article Chemo Drug May Help Sun-Damaged Skin
News article Clinical Trials Update: June 15, 2009
News article Colonoscopy Risks Increase With Age and Illness
News article Coming Soon: Lung-Cancer Spray?
News article Dad's Genes May Play Greater Role Than Thought
News article Drug May Stem Slide Into Alzheimer's for Some
News article Drug Shows Promise Against Childhood Epilepsy
News article Finding Raises Hope for Treating ALS
News article Health Highlights: June 15, 2009
News article Health Tip: Caring for Your Newborn
News article Health Tip: Taking an Herbal Supplement
News article Heart Association Warns of Surgery Risks in Obese
News article Nicotine Receptors Could Be Lung Cancer Treatment Target
News article Psoriasis Raises Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, Death
News article Stars Spotlight Personal Triumphs Over Stuttering
News article Why Huntington's Shows Up in Midlife
  
06/14/09News article For Every Blow to the Head, Quick Action Is Urged
News article Keep Safety in Mind While Cooling Off in the Water
  
06/13/09News article Asthma Drugs Get 'Precaution' Labeling for Possible Psychiatric Side Effects
News article Blood-Sugar Spikes Send Testosterone Levels Down
News article Pay Attention to Signs That Say You're Too Tired to Drive
  
06/12/09News article A Robot That Reads Your Mind?
News article Anatomy Report Card: Public Gets an 'F'
News article Caldolor Is First Approved Injected Ibuprofen
News article Evolution May Have Made Humans More Cancer Prone
News article First Batch of Swine Flu Vaccine Already Here: Company
News article For Men Over 50, Odds of Eye Discomfort Increases
News article Health Highlights: June 12, 2009
News article Health Tip: Have Unused Medications?
News article Health Tip: Soothing Separation Anxiety
News article Heart Damage After Vascular Surgery Raises Death Risks
News article Kids With Eye Condition at Risk for Poor Mental Health
News article Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
News article People With Huntington's Report Discrimination
News article Personality May Not Predict Parkinson's
News article Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye
News article Slightly Underactive Thyroid May Be a Plus
News article State Tobacco Control a Mixed Bag
News article Tobacco Control Bill Heads to White House as Health Groups Cheer
  
06/11/09News article Clinical Trials Update: June 11, 2009
News article Cornflakes, White Bread Could Boost Heart Risk
News article Diabetes Drug Byetta May Aid Weight Loss in Obese Patients
News article FDA Panel OKs Newer Antipsychotics for Children
News article Frequent Snoring in Pregnancy Could Signal Blood Sugar Trouble
News article Health Highlights: June 11, 2009
News article Health Secrets of Red Wine Uncovered
News article Health Tip: Always Hungry?
News article Health Tip: Skin Products That Contain Alpha Hydroxy Acids
News article Lack of Good Sleep Might Be Deadly
News article Might Weight-Loss Surgery Lead to Fractures?
News article Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog
News article Nicotine May Help Spur 'Prediabetes'
News article Postpartum Anxiety May Delay Puberty in Kids
News article Protein Branded As Culprit in Mad Cow Disease
News article Sleeping Helps Preserve Important Memories
News article Swine Flu Now a Pandemic
  
06/10/09News article As Sleep Improves, Grades Seem to Go Up
News article Clinical Trials Update: June 10, 2009
News article Couples in Good Relationships Sleep Better
News article Finding May Lead to Vaccine for Traveler's Diarrhea
News article Gene Can Dampen Chemo Drug Effectiveness
News article Genetic Links to Rare Liver Disease Found
News article Health Highlights: June 10, 2009
News article Health Tip: Choosing Baby's Changing Table
News article Health Tip: Using Antihistamines
News article If Mom or Dad Is Depressed, Kids Need Help Too
News article Longer Hormone Treatment May Improve Prostate Cancer Outlook
News article Morning Sickness Drug Gets Green Light in Study
News article Neck Size May Affect Severity of Sleep Apnea
News article Ovarian Cancer Breakthrough Heralds New Era of Treatment
News article Questionnaire May Help Spot Early Dementia
News article Studies Report More Harmful Effects From BPA
News article WHO Declaration of Swine Flu Pandemic Looks Imminent
  
06/09/09Federal Press Release New Report on Health Disparities: Minorities, Low Income Americans More Likely to Be Sick, Less Likely to Get Care
News article Acupuncture May Relieve Heartburn In Pregnancy
News article Alzheimer's and Even Mild Dementia Hasten Death
News article Another Blood Fat Fuels Heart Attack Risk
News article Cancer Diagnosis May Tax Physical, Mental Health
News article Clinical Trials Update: June 9, 2009
News article Computers Causing Injuries in the Home
News article Donor Stem-Cell Transplant Best For Acute Myeloid Leukemia
News article Early Bedtime May Help Stave Off Teen Depression
News article Effect of Strict Diabetes Control on Heart Still Unclear
News article Got a Problem? Think About It Overnight
News article Health Care 'Gap' Continues for Minority, Poor Americans
News article Health Highlights: June 9, 2009
News article Health Tip: New Moms, Protect Your Back
News article Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Pesticides
News article In Some Insomnia Patients, Brain Just Won't Shut Down
News article Meditation May Help Put Primary Insomnia to Bed
News article New Diabetes Drug Shows Promise in Trial
News article Peaceful Revolution: Why Breastfeeding Needs To Be Part of Health Care Reform
News article Reduced-Radiation Heart Scans Don't Compromise on Quality
News article Severe Nightmares May Warn of Suicidal Symptoms
  
06/08/09News article 'Eco-Atkins' Diet Sheds More Than Pounds
News article Breast-feeding OK for Most Moms with MS
News article Clinical Trials Update: June 8, 2009
News article Colorectal Cancer Rates Rising for Under 50 Set
News article Daytime Nap Has Benefits Beyond Rest for Kids
News article Drugs Best First Defense Against Heart Disease for Diabetics
News article Exercise, Education Keep You Sharp in Old Age
News article Glowing TV Screens Keeping Americans Up at Night
News article Health Highlights: June 8, 2009
News article Health Tip: Bike Safely
News article Health Tip: Making Better Choices for Fast Food
News article Insomnia and Anxiety May Be Genetically Linked
News article Know Your Odds for Heart Failure
News article Lack of Sleep Can Raise Blood Pressure Over Time
News article Races Differ in Rates of Sleep-Related Obesity
News article Sleeplessness a Weighty Matter
News article Still Too Few Women in Cancer Trials
News article Too Much Computer Gaming Can Steal Your Sleep
  
06/07/09News article Summer Fun Need Not Be Hazardous
  
06/06/09News article Good Golf Form Can Improve Game and Prevent Pain
News article Had Your Eyes Checked Lately?
  
06/05/09News article Alcohol, Cigarettes and Diabetes Up Colorectal Cancer Risk
News article Analysis Sheds Light on Protein's Role in Cancer
News article Avandia Raises Risk of Heart Failure, Fractures
News article Bird Flu Virus Can Survive Two Years in Landfill
News article Can't Sleep? Try Online Therapy
News article Clinical Trials Update: June 5, 2009
News article Data Overload May Complicate Insurance Choices
News article Experts Urge One Test to Diagnose Diabetes
News article Finding Fitness on the Dance Floor
News article Grilled Meats Not Tied to Breast Cancer in Older Women
News article Health Highlights: June 5, 2009
News article Health Tip: Dispose of Syringes Safely
News article Health Tip: Pregnancy and Foot Health
News article Heavy Periods May Be Due to a Clotting Disorder
News article Interactive Video Games Offer Exercise Benefits
News article Parental Eating Habits Don't Rub Off on Kids
News article Researchers Uncover Why Turmeric Helps Heal
News article Some OTC Sleep, Cold Meds Could Harm Aging Brain
News article U.S. Response to Swine Flu Called Good
News article Wear Sunscreen for Lifelong Benefits
News article Young Ballerinas May Face Heart, Bone Risks
  
06/04/09Federal Press Release CDC Telebriefing on Investigation of Human Cases of novel H1N1 Flu
News article Apes Love a Good Laugh, Too
News article Clinical Trials Update: June 4, 2009
News article Discovery Sheds Light on Huntington's Disease
News article Fewer Deaths Occurring From Brain Bleeds
News article Girls and Math: Blame the Culture, Not Ability
News article Global Testing Shows No Variation in Swine Flu Virus
News article Health Highlights: June 4, 2009
News article Health Tip: Get a Safe Pedicure
News article Health Tip: Reduce Environmental Waste
News article Herb May Offer Hope for Autoimmune Diseases
News article Medical Bills Driving Most Middle-Class Bankruptcies
News article Obesity May Dampen Response to Asthma Meds
News article Report Gives U.S. Good Grades for Swine Flu Response
News article Researchers Detect Blood-Clotting Mechanism
News article Sedatives Increase Suicide Risk Among Elderly
News article Special Ed Services Lacking for Kids Who Repeat a Grade
News article Stranger's Cell Phone Ring May Thwart Your Thinking
News article Tourette Syndrome Diagnosed in 3 in Every 1,000 Kids
News article When Parents Fight, Children Often End Up With Scars
  
06/03/09News article Abdominal Surgery May Become Easier for Patients
News article Clinical Trials Update: June 3, 2009
News article Health Highlights: June 3, 2009
News article Health Tip: Fire Safety for Seniors
News article Health Tip: Laughter is Good for You
News article Key to Wound-Healing May Be Explained in Fish Tail
News article Making Obese Mice Slim, Without Diet or Exercise
News article Many Overweight Kids Not Getting a Good Night's Sleep
News article New Drug Fights Cancer in Dogs
News article New Tests Spot Tough-to-Detect Cancers Sooner
News article Opening Arteries With Drug-Coated Stents OK Over 70
News article Pausing Hormone Therapy Doesn't Cut Mammogram Recalls
News article Pay-for-Performance Doesn't Shortchange Patients
News article Pig Stem Cells Created
News article Too Many Bouncers Make Trampolines More Dangerous
News article Two Drugs Better Than One for Crohn's Patients
News article Two Ways to Tackle Tuberculosis
News article Want to Stop Cancer? You Can, Experts Say
News article WHO Close to Declaring Swine Flu Pandemic
  
06/02/09News article 'Cell Phone Elbow' -- A New Ill for the Wired Age
News article Cervical Cancer Vaccine Not Just for Teens
News article Clinical Trials Update: June 2, 2009
News article FDA to Study Ways to Be More Open With Public
News article Fewer New Pounds in Pregnancy Best for Obese Moms
News article Health Highlights: June 2, 2009
News article Health Issues in Childhood Often Show Up in Adulthood
News article Health Tip: Get Enough Dietary Protein
News article Health Tip: Home Safe Home
News article Heart Drug Combos Raise Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
News article More 'Extreme' Preemies Surviving
News article New Program May Help Teens at High Risk for Depression
News article Powerful Antacids Raise Chances of Fracture
News article Simple Test Could Detect More Gastrointestinal Cancers
News article Swine Flu Now Reported in All 50 States
News article Too Much Media May Be Tough on Kids' Health
News article TV Interferes With Infants' Language Development
News article Weight-Loss Surgery Options Compared in Super-Obese
News article Weight-Loss Surgery Simplified
  
06/01/09News article 'Micro' Spreading of Breast Cancer Needs Treating, Study Urges
News article 1 in 3 U.S. Kids Lack Nearby Trauma Care
News article Avastin Shows No Benefit Against Early Stage Colon Cancer
News article Celexa May Not Help Kids With Autism
News article Chemo Alone Is Best for Advanced Colon Cancer
News article Clinical Trials Update: June 1, 2009
News article Deep Sleep May Improve Colonoscopy Results
News article Depression Treatment Wanes Following FDA Warnings
News article Drug Combo Proves Powerful Against Lung Cancer
News article Drug Trials Show Modest Gains Against Lung Cancer
News article Experts Optimistic About Melanoma Vaccine
News article Frequent Household Moves Raise Kids' Suicide Risk
News article Gene Test Helps Detect Prostate Cancer
News article Health Highlights: June 1, 2009
News article Health Tip: Eat Enough Fiber
News article Health Tip: Stay Safe at the Amusement Park
News article HRT Ups Death Risk for Women With Lung Cancer
News article Immune-Based Lymphoma Treatment Shows Promise
News article Many Childhood Cancer Survivors Not Checking for Second Malignancies
News article Mini-Stroke Can Mean Major One Within Hours
News article New Insights, Inroads Against Breast, Ovarian Cancers
News article New Technique May Improve Early Cervical Cancer Treatment
News article Research Finds 'New Crop' of Breast Cancer Genes
News article Researchers Spot Genes Linked to Testicular Cancer
News article Some Antidepressants May Thwart Tamoxifen's Effect on Breast Cancer
News article Swine Flu Now Reported in All 50 States
News article Two Drugs Safe for Rare Forms of Kidney Cancer
News article Weight May Affect Colonoscopy Success
News article Worth of Sigmoidoscopy Screening for Colon Cancer Still Uncertain

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