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U.S. Life Expectancy Drops Slightly -
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U.S. Life Expectancy Drops Slightly Deaths from stroke, infant mortality decline, federal report finds Life expectancy dipped slightly in the United States from 2007 to 2008, according to a new federal report. Life expectancy for Americans in general declined by a little more than one...
Failed amyloid clearance may be cause of AD -
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Failed amyloid clearance may be cause of AD Defective mechanisms for removing amyloid-beta protein from the brain, rather than excessive production, may be the root cause of Alzheimer's disease, researchers said. Rates of amyloid-beta production appeared similar in 12 patients with late-onset Alzheimer's disease relative...
Elizabeth Edwards gravely ill with cancer -
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Elizabeth Edwards gravely ill with cancer Elizabeth Edwards over the past six years has seen her husband's presidential ambitions thwarted, retreated from public life as their marriage disintegrated over his affair, then emerged to advocate for changes in the country's health care system, all while...
Beating heart transplants tested -
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Beating heart transplants tested Andrea Ybarra's donated heart was beating rhythmically by the time she awoke from the grogginess of her surgery. Lub-dub. Lub-dub. Lub-dub. In fact, it was warm and pumping even before doctors transplanted it. Ybarra belongs to a small group of people...
Blood cancer advances may improve survival -
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Blood cancer advances may improve survival Drugs seem to benefit patients with multiple myeloma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, researchers say Advances in the treatment of blood cancers offer new hope for increased survival, according to two studies scheduled to be presented at the American Society of...
Quitting smoking improves mood -
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Quitting smoking improves mood Conventional wisdomsays many smokers use cigarettes to ease anxiety and depression. But a new study has shown that quitting makes people happier. In the new study, researchers tracked the symptoms of depression in people who were trying to quit and found...
New blood thinner may help fight dangerous leg clots -
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New blood thinner may help fight dangerous leg clots Rivaroxaban appears safe, effective, study finds, although it will cost more than standard drugs A new anti-clotting pill, rivaroxaban (Xarelto), may be an effective, convenient and safer treatment for patients coping with deep-vein thrombosis (DVT), a...
FDA Warns Maker of Invisalign 'Invisible Braces' -
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FDA Warns Maker of Invisalign 'Invisible Braces' Invisalign Maker Warned The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says the maker of Invisalign— "invisible braces" that realign teeth—didn't fully disclose cases of severe allergic reactions suffered by some patients, including oral ulcers and swollen lips and gums,...
Signs ff Flu season upon us, CDC officials announce -
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Signs ff Flu season upon us, CDC officials announce The first signs that the flu season is upon us have arrived, says the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). In some states, for example Georgia, reported cases of flu have suddenly raised so rapidly...
Mylanta recall adds to Johnson & Johnson woes -
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Mylanta recall adds to Johnson & Johnson woes 12 Variations of Mylanta and Alternagel Antacids Recalled for Not Posting Alcohol Content of Flavorings Health care product giant Johnson & Johnson is adding to its growing list of recalls this year -- this time a dozen...
Miscarriages May Raise Heart Attack Risk -
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Miscarriages May Raise Heart Attack Risk Another factor to consider when evaluating cardiovascular profile, researchers say Women who suffer recurrent miscarriages have a greatly increased risk of heart attack later in life, finds a new study. Researchers analyzed data from more than 11,500 women who...
We get enough vitamin D and calcium, panel finds -
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We get enough vitamin D and calcium, panel finds An Institute of Medicine panel says that North Americans may not need supplements. Studies that link low blood levels of these nutrients to heart disease. Cancers and other problems are ‘inconclusive and often contradictory', the team...
FDA says Iowa egg farm can resume shell egg sales -
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FDA says Iowa egg farm can resume shell egg sales The Food and Drug Administration says it will allow an Iowa egg farm linked to a widespread salmonella outbreak to resume selling its shell eggs to consumers. Wright County Egg recalled 380 million eggs earlier...
Drug use increasingly common in driver deaths -
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Drug use increasingly common in driver deaths Evidence of drug use is being found with increasing frequency among drivers who die in automobile accidents, according to new research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Although fatalities involving alcohol have garnered far more attention, an...
Too Much Hygiene May Affect Immune System, Study Suggests -
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Too Much Hygiene May Affect Immune System, Study Suggests Antimicrobial used in many products such as soaps, toothpaste tied to raised allergy risks in kids Children and teens who are overexposed to antibacterial soaps that contain the chemical triclosan may be at increased risk for...
Probiotics may have some benefits for kids -
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Probiotics may have some benefits for kids A leading medical group says there's some evidence that probiotics, or "good" bacteria, may have limited benefits for certain illnesses in children. But the group says the science isn't yet strong enough to advocate infant formulas containing probiotics....
Whooping cough in Oklahoma worst in 50 years -
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Whooping cough in Oklahoma worst in 50 years Health authorities in Oklahoma are urging its citizens to get vaccinated as it reports the worst whooping cough outbreak in the state in 50 years. At least 66 people so far have developed the disease, officials say....
Secondhand smoke kills 600,000 a year worldwide -
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Secondhand smoke kills 600,000 a year worldwide Secondhand smoke sickens millions and kills more than 600,000 people worldwide each year, including more than 165,000 children under 5, according to the first report to estimate the worldwide burden of disease and death from tobacco. The World...
Resistant Training Combined With Aerobics Beneficial For Diabetes Patients -
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Resistant Training Combined With Aerobics Beneficial For Diabetes Patients Patients with type 2diabetes experience better glycemic levels if they perform both aerobic and resistance exercises, compared to patients with diabetes who don't do those, researchers from Louisiana State University System, Baton Rouge wrote in JAMA...
Doubling Frequency of Dialysis May Help Kidney Failure Patients -
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Doubling Frequency of Dialysis May Help Kidney Failure Patients Kidney failure patients who double the number of weekly dialysis treatments typically prescribed had significantly better heart function, overall health and general quality of life, new research indicates. The finding stems from an analysis that compared...
