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In this issue:
Flu Strains Not Included in Vaccine
Aspirin Protects against Colon Cancer
Poor Social Support Affects Blood Pressure
Sugar Substitutes May Contribute to Weight Gain
One Drink Good, Two Bad for Blood Pressure
Beet Juice for Lower Blood Pressure

In this issue:
Hidden Hazards in Baby Products?
Folic Acid Reduces Risk of Pre-Eclampsia, Pre-Term Birth
Magnesium Lowers Risk of Cerebral Palsy
Gout Linked to Soft Drinks
Diet Soda Boosts Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
Sugar Eases Pain of Shot

In This Issue:
Children Hospitalized with Cold Remedy Reactions
FDA Oversight of Devices Inadequate
Diabetics May Benefit from Pain Reliever
Coffee Boosts Blood Sugar
Drug Name Mix-Ups Common and Troublesome
Does Honey Heal Wounds?
Youngsters and Seniors Are Happiest

In This Issue:
FDA Warns Parents about Cold Remedies for Kids
Cough Medicine May Not Work
Pregnant Women Urged to Cut Out Coffee
Caffeine Reduces Risk of Ovarian Cancer
Contraceptive Patch Raises Risk of Clots
Chantix Warning Strengthened
Cranberry Juice Prevents Urinary Infections

In This Issue:
Hormone Therapy Raises Risk of Cancer
Cholesterol Drugs Zetia and Vytorin Under Fire
Calcium May Help Bones and Hurt Heart
Chocolate Weakens Old Bones
Vitamin D Prevents Falls
Emergency Room Waits Grow Longer

In this issue:
Beware Bio-identical Hormone Claims
Step Away from Stress During Menopause
Osteoporosis Drugs Can Cause Bone Pain
Sun Exposure May Do More Good Than Harm
Four Simple Steps to Longer Life
U.S. Lags in Health Care Improvement

In this issue:
Covering the Uninsured
Green Tea May Protect against Prostate Cancer
Home Blood Pressure Monitor Means Less Medication
Exercise and Longevity
Walk Off Metabolic Syndrome

In this issue:
Super-Cold Causes Severe Illness
Honey to Calm Kids' Coughs
Mediterranean Diet Prolongs Life
Diet Rich in Deli Meat Boosts Colon Cancer Risk
High Insulin Increases Risk of Colon Polyps
Sleep Scarce in Hospitals
Science Is Suffering at FDA

In this issue:
Heartburn Drugs Pose No Heart Risk
Avandia May Raise Fracture Risk
High Calcium Linked to Diminished Cognitive Function
Plastic Water Bottles Pulled Off Shelves
Vinegar May Help Control Blood Sugar
Will FDA Allow Cholesterol-Lowering Drug to Go OTC?

In this issue:
Some Sinusitis Prescriptions Ineffective
Fitness Can Help Compensate for Fatness
Pedometer Inspires Better Fitness
Handwashing to Fight Flu
Quick Test for Chlamydia
CT Scans Use Radiation

In this issue:
Many Children's Medicines Untested
Flu Drugs May Cause Hallucinations in Children
Asthma Medicine Can Trigger Breathing Problems
Low B12 Speeds Mental Decline
High-Carb Diets Boost Diabetes Risk
Whole Grains Help Prevent Pancreatic Cancer

In this issue:
Diet Pill Dinged for Causing Depression
Oats May Cause Itches
Eating Fish Delays Cognitive Decline in Elderly
Airplane Noise Raises Blood Pressure
Stressful Life Events Increase Risk of Heart Disease
Chinese Children Suffer Obesity and Diabetes
Low Levels of Vitamin B12 Associated with Cognitive Decline

In this issue:
Birth Control Pills Increase Plaque in Arteries
Blood Pressure Is Higher in Winter
Study Shows Obesity Is Harmful, Overweight Not So Much
Public Defibrillators Save Lives
Too Much Candy Is Bad for Kids--Duh
High Carb Diet Boosts Breast Cancer Risk

In this issue:
Confusion over Value of Vitamin D
Vitamin D May Reduce Knee Pain
FDA Secret Meeting Questioned
Siesta May Benefit Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure Pill May Delay Dementia

In this issue:
Hearing Loss Associated with ED Drugs
Psychological Effects of Sleep Loss
Insomnia and Hypertension
Sun Exposure Reduces Advanced Breast Cancer Risk
Broccoli Extract Protects Skin
Years ago Dr. Judah Folkman came up with a revolutionary idea for fighting cancer.

In this issue:
Tough Job May Harm the Heart
Strained Close Relationship Boosts Heart Risk
Topamax May Help Alcoholics
Stored Blood Loses Essential Gas
Hot Peppers May Offer Anesthesia Advance
Antidepressants Linked to Bleeding Ulcers

This week:
Flu Shots Fizzle for Seniors?
Cough and Cold Remedies Don't Help Tots
Cell Phone Safety Called into Question
Alcohol Boosts Breast Cancer Risk
Low Levels of HDL Carries Danger
Anger and Stress Boost Blood Pressure

This week:
Acupuncture Beats Conventional Therapy for Back Pain
Fish Oil for Tots May Ward Off Diabetes
Differences Appear Between Diabetes Drugs
Which Drugs Work Best for Type 2 Diabetes
Diet Debate: Low Fat or Low Carb?
Pomegranate Slows Prostate Tumor Growth

This week:
British Doctors to Shed Long White Coats
Soap and Water May Be Best Defense Against Viruses
Early Warning System Needed for Drug Effects
Viral Infection May Contribute to Chronic Fatigue
Pine Bark Eases Menopause Discomfort
Combination Exercise Improves Blood Sugar Control

This week:
Prescription Drug Deaths Up
Doctors Debate Dangers of Avandia
More Evidence on Vitamin D Benefits
Does Vitamin C Fight Cancer?
Vitamin E Protects Women from Blood Clots
Resveratrol May Slow Prostate Tumors

This week:

Doctors Dismiss Drug Reactions
Confusion Over Drug-Coated Stents
Smoking Ban Helps Hearts
Fountain Spreads Infection
Tai Chi May Boost Immune Response
Women Go Online for Health Information

This week:

Seniors Still Having Problems With Drug Prices
Living In The Southeast Raises Risk For Strokes
Too Much Alcohol Increases Stroke Risk
Green Tea May Protect Against Cancer
Olive Oil Compounds Prevent Clotting
New Technology May Ease Diagnosis Of Celiac Disease

This week:

Heart Failure Warning on Diabetes Drugs
Poor Diet Contributes to Colon Cancer
Diet Foods May Backfire for Youngsters
Big Waist Signals Heart Hazard

This week:

Caffeine Slows Cognitive Decline
Coffee Prevents Twitchy Eyelid
Energy Drinks Provide Caffeine
How Hard Must You Work Out?

This week:

Avandia to Stay Despite Dangers
Vioxx Hazard Shows Up Sooner Than Expected
AM Radio Towers and Childhood Leukemia
Caffeine Plus Exercise Fight Skin Cancer
Sodium Depletion Is Dangerous For Athletes
Rinse Sinuses with Saline

This week:

Diet Pop Doesn't Protect Health
Vitamin D And Blood Pressure
Mercury Hazards From Sushi
New Yorkers High In Mercury
Less Hormone Use Leads To Lower Breast Cancer Rates

This week:

Healthy Diet Fizzles On Cancer Recurrence
Dairy Products Reduce Risk Of Diabetes
Do Diabetes Drugs Raise Risk Of Cancer?
Low LDL May Be Linked To Cancer
Curry Spice May Reverse Alzheimer's
Vitamin C Won't Chase Common Cold

This week:

Antidepressants During Pregnancy
New Drug for Fibromyalgia
Whole Grains Prevent Asthma and Arthritis
Training Helps Reduce Falls
Fish Oil Makes Babies Sharper
Checkmate Dementia by Playing Chess
Hypnosis Against Kids' Headaches

This week:

Anti-Narcotic Also Conquers Itch
Lyme Disease Rates Soaring
Cinnamon Brings Blood Sugar Down
Short-Term Stress Okay For Blood Sugar
Drug Industry Insiders Gossip Online
Epilepsy Linked To Nutritional Deficits

This week:

Counterfeit Colgate Hits Canada
Medicine From Marijuana Fights Cancer Pain
Medical Marijuana Vetoed In Connecticut
Babies Of Smokers Exposed To Nicotine
Many Sunscreens Not Deemed Safe And Effective
Costs Of Diabetes Care Soaring
TV Makes Diabetes Worse

This week:

Vitamin D Against Cancer
FDA Ponders New Prescription Diet Pill
OTC Diet Pill Hits The Market
Sugary Drinks Add Pounds
Good Manners Improve Patient Safety
FDA Culture Downplays Caution

This week:

Diabetes Drug Still Controversial
Shun Toothpaste With Antifreeze
Coffee Wards Off Liver Cancer
New Drug For Liver Cancer
Don't Count On Shark Cartilage

This week:

Serious Slip-Ups For TB Traveler
Drug-Resistant Infections Spreading
Death Penalty For Chinese FDA Official
Counterfeit Plavix In Europe
Coffee Reduces The Risk Of Gout
Soy Nuts For Hypertension?
Exercise Works To Raise Good HDL

This week:

Study Sounds Alarm On Avandia
Chromium Supplements No Help For Diabetics
Erin Brockovich Chemical Found In Water
Lycopene Loses Its Luster
Light Drinking Lowers Risk Of Kidney Cancer
Alcohol Slows Mental Decline
Aspirin Fights Pre-Eclampsia During Pregnancy

This week:

FDA Under Scrutiny
Uninsured Pay More For Health Care
Heartburn Drugs Increase Risk Of Pneumonia
Fish Oil Fights Macular Degeneration
Vitamin D Protects Against Eye Disease
Fiber And Magnesium Ward Off Diabetes

This week:

Genital Wart Vaccine Shows Promise
Sleep For Better Memory
Suicide Warning Strengthened For Antidepressants
Pesticides And Parkinson's Disease
TV Watchers Are More Distractible
New Guidelines For Dental Procedures
Vitamin D For Better Muscles And Balance

This week:
Chondroitin Missing From Many Supplements
New Arthritis Drug From Merck Hits Speed Bump
New Celebrex Ads Spark Controversy
Bladder Drug May Cause Hallucinations
Telephone Therapy Helps Against Depression
Flavonoids From Fruits And Veggies Fight Off Cancer

This week:
Chocolate Keeps Proving Its Worth
Aspirin Underused to Prevent Heart Attacks
Don't Mix Aspirin and Ibuprophin
Ancient Treatment for UTI Has New Effectiveness
Tai Chi May Improve Immune Response
FDA Cracks Down on Medications

This week:
 Depression Checklist May Be Misleading
 Early Mammograms Questioned
 Coffee Wards Off Liver Cancer
 Plastic Compound May Raise Risk Of Diabetes
 Celebrex Ads Stage A Comeback

This week:
Medication Works As Well As Angioplasty For Chest Pain
Drug-Coated Stents Raise Risks Of Clots
Hawthore Extract Helps Heart Failure Patients
Dietary Flavonoids Ward Off Cardiovascular Problems
Cocoa Compounds Relax Blood Vessels
Duct Tape No Help For Warts In Grown-Ups

This week:
Exercise Reduces Smoking Urges
Grape Juice to Start Your Day
Cocoa is Good for Your Heart
Pesticides and Diabetes
Antibiotics and Sinusitis
Are You Eating Your Vegetables?

This week:
The FDA Has Computer Problems
Many Kids Get Untested Drugs
The More Drugs You Take The More Mistakes You Make
A Little Wine Prolongs Life
Treat Depression And Reduce Alcohol Abuse
Pregnant Women Need More Vitamin D
Driving And Talking Bring Fines In UK

This week:
Anti-Oxidant Overview Is Disappointing
Popular Pain Relievers Raise Blood Pressure
New Warnings For ADHD Drugs
Disappointing Results for Garlic and Cholesterol Control
Breath Test Detects Lung Cancer

This week:
Loneliness And Alzheimer's
Inflammation And Dementia
Grape Juice As A Red Wine Substitute
Selenium For Prostate Health
Vitamin D Fights Cancer
Suicide On The Rise
New Gene Test Predicts Cancer Outcome

This week:
Possible link between low LDL and Parkinson's disease
Long term benefits of calcium supplements
Human growth hormone cannot be recommended as anti-aging therapy
Gum disease may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer
Probiotics may help ease colic
Aspirin may reduce the risk of developing asthma

This week:
Avoid over the counter cold medicines for infants and toddlers
Studies funded by the food industry more likely to produce favorable results
Capsaicin may have anti-cancer power
Milk negates health benefits of black tea
Study shows folate may help prevent dementia
Viagra may be approved for over the counter sale

This week:
Manufacturer's recall of acetaminophen
Possible link between sugary soda and pancreatic cancer
Industrial chemicals may impact brain development in children
Duct tape shown to be ineffective treatment for warts
High-glycemic diet associated with higher risk of heart disease
Abdominal obesity in children may cause long-term health problems
Garlic and onions may reduce risk of many forms of cancer

This week:
New evidence on turmeric's anti-inflammatory benefits
Turmeric may also improve brain functioning
Acupuncture benefits arthritis pain
Low glycemic index diet prevents weight gain
Milk thistle may help control blood sugar in type-2 diabetics
High fructose corn syrup may cause liver problems
Weight loss drug Acomplia/rimonabant may also improve blood cholesterol levels

This week:
Starch may increase risk of kidney cancer
Vegetables may help brain function
Angry people may develop insulin resistance
Side effects of new weight loss drug Acomplia
New study on Chinese herb and dementia
Possible link between picornaviruses and memory problems
New FDA initiative against fraudulent online drug advertising

This week:
Link between cola and bone density loss
Fruits and vegetables may reduce gallstones
Plant stanols may reduce LDL cholesterol
Mediterranean diet may reduce risk of Alzheimer's
Fish oil may reduce risk of Alzheimer's, but may not help once disease takes hold
Health benefits of walnuts
Dog walking provides long term exercise benefits

This week:
Health benefits of adequate sleep
Allergies and inadequate sleep
Lead exposure and heart disease
Lead exposure and brain function
A new tool for detecting lead poisoning
Vitamin D may reduce the risk of certain cancers
Exercises that may reduce tension headaches
Virgin olive oil vs processed olive oil

This week:
COX-2 arthritis drugs, NSAIDs, and heart health
Omega-3 fatsmay help prevent heart rhythm disturbances
Fish oil and blood sugar control among diabetics
New treatment for erectile dysfunction
Potential new treatment for premature ejaculation
Vitamin D may help prevent pancreatic cancer

This week:
Hostility and heart disease
Health benefits of hard cider
Alzheimer's and fruit and vegetable juice
Experimental cancer treatment
New study on acupuncture effectiveness
Cox-2 inhibitors and colon polyps

This week:
46.6 million Americans uninsured
Overwork and high blood pressure
Alcohol, TV, reading and memory
NSAID-type painkillers and pregnancy
NSAID-type painkillers and prostate health

This week: Nicotine may help control acne
FDA approval of Plan B emergency contraception
Allergies on the rise in children
Vitamin D and the elderly
Drinking tea for health
Quality standards for valerian
Calcium in mineral water
Preventing gout
Aspirin and pregnancy
Dangerous yellow jacket stings

This week: Nicotine may help control acne
Stopping overuse of pain relievers can make migraines back off
Vitamin D is essential for healthy lung function
Fish oil supplements help lung function
Magnesium associated with stronger muscles in elderly
Mineral water is good source of calcium
Therapy dogs help lonely nursing home residents
Exercise benefits brain as well as body

This week: Adolescents and children taking SSRI antidepressants are more vulnerable to suicide
Injecting the anesthetic ketamine can improve major depression within hours
Intrauterine ultrasound may affect brain development
Para-dichlorobenzene hurts lung capacity
FDA may approve OTC status for Plan B emergency contraceptive for women over 18
Listerine is being touted to improve general health
Stinging nettle extract improved symptoms of prostate enlargement

This week: The FDA may be close to over the counter approval for the morning after pill.
Study shows possible link between NSAIDs and risk of heart attack.
Scorpion venom may help to treat brain tumors.
Processed meats may increase risk of stomach cancer.
Onion and curry may help prevent colon cancer.
New study shows vitamin B6 may decrease risk of Parkinson's disease.
Medicare Part D and the "doughnut hole."

New this week: FDA scientists report being pressured to change their evaluations
FDA advisory panels are being scrutinized for conflicts of interest
FDA just approved a new sunscreen for UVA radiation. name Anthelios
Eating fish stabilizes heart rhythms
Moderate (1 drink/day) alcohol consumption helps the heart, even for elderly
GSK says it has a vaccine under development for the bird flu

This week we discuss: Evista can lower breast cancer risk as well as reducing bone fractures due to osteoporosis
Hot weather is dangerous for the heart
People with longer legs are less likely to have thickened carotid arteries; all their arteries may be in better shape
Fish oil helps prevent age-related macular degeneration, a major cause of blindness in older people
Drinking green tea reduces the risk of gallstones and gallbladder cancer
Diuretics for blood pressure can increase the chance of a repeat gout attack
Psilocybin from hallucinogenic mushrooms is being tested for medicinal purposes