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Health Headlines – Week of December 20

December 23, 2009 by admin · 1 Comment 

Drinking Coffee or Tea May Reduce Risk for Diabetes
Black Pepper and Curry: Two Great Tastes that… Fight Breast Cancer?
Volunteering Keeps Older Minds Sharp
FDA Panel Makes Major Change in Cholesterol Drug Recommendations
Meeting Spiritual Needs Improves Quality of Life for Dying Patients

This Week’s Health Headlines – Week of November 29

November 29, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Exercise makes you hungry, but it also makes you feel full
New theory on multiple sclerosis stirs excitement
H1N1 flu leads to spike in pneumonia, and new vaccine recommendations
How much salt should you cut out to cut your stroke and heart risk?
Depression may increase risk of leaky bladder in women
US diabetes cases to double, costs triple by 2034

This Week’s Health Headlines – Week of November 23

November 23, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Learning while sleeping: Not so crazy after all?
Low-carb or high carb?  Both diets seem to help
Diet drug linked to increased strokes and heart attacks
Doctors say low pay for diabetes care shortchanges patients
Swine flu infections dropping, but more to come?
Certain foods proven to reduce colon cancer risk

This Week’s Health Headlines

September 26, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Think it’s swine flu? Don’t go for the rapid test
Antidepressants during pregnancy linked to heart defects in baby
Study: No evidence to support routine PSA testing for prostate cancer
Fear of back pain may increase your risk for back pain
Poor math skills may worsen diabetes control
Low vitamin D may be deadly for older adults

This Week’s Health Headlines

June 7, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Experts recommend new screening test for diabetes
Some over the counter cold medications may harm aging brain
Weekly dose of curry may fight dementia
Medical bills responsible for 60 percent of US bankruptcies
A new ailment for cell phone users: “Cell phone elbow”
Stranger’s cell phone ring may thwart your thinking