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Viagra-popping seniors lead the pack for STDs (Reuters)

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:35:14 +0000

Reuters – Even if you’re past your prime and have a hard time getting an erection, you might still need to worry about unprotected sex, according to U.S. doctors.

New Alzheimer's Clues Identified (HealthDay)

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:35:14 +0000

HealthDay – TUESDAY, July 6 (HealthDay News) — High concentrations of a
blood plasma protein called clusterin may influence the development,
severity and progression of Alzheimer’s disease, English researchers
report.

A prosperous lawyer aids China's migrant workers (The Christian Science Monitor)

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:35:13 +0000

The Christian Science Monitor – Liu Pifeng is a wealthy man. The founder of a prosperous corporate law firm in this provincial capital, he drives the sort of black Chrysler sedan that proclaims personal success in China.

Clinical Trials Update: July 6, 2010 (HealthDay)

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:35:12 +0000

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of ClinicalConnection.com:

First health overhaul provisions start to kick in (AP)

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:35:12 +0000

AP – The first stage of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul is expected to provide coverage to about 1 million uninsured Americans by next year, according to government estimates.

Pfizer gets EU approval for kids' cholesterol drug (AP)

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:35:11 +0000

AP – The European Union has approved a new chewable form of cholesterol blockbuster Lipitor for children 10 and up with high levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides, a type of blood fat, Pfizer said Tuesday.

Colon cancer screenings up, breast rate stalled (AP)

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:35:11 +0000

AP – More older Americans are getting tested for colon cancer, with nearly two out of three getting recommended screenings.

CDC: Thousands die each year over lack of cancer screening (HealthDay)

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:35:11 +0000

HealthDay – TUESDAY, July 6 (HealthDay News) — While more Americans are
being screened for colon and breast cancer than ever before, millions
aren’t getting the tests and thousands are dying needlessly as a result,
according to U.S. health officials.

Too Much Screen Time Can Threaten Attention Span (HealthDay)

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:35:10 +0000

HealthDay – MONDAY, July 5 (HealthDay News) — Too much time spent watching
television and playing video games can double the risk of attention
problems in children and young adults, new research finds.

Early pot smoking, depression may be linked (Reuters)

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:35:10 +0000

Reuters – Children and teenagers who smoke marijuana may have a somewhat heightened risk of developing depression, a new study suggests — though whether the drug itself is to blame is not clear.

Task force urges bone-density tests for more women (AP)

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:35:10 +0000

AP – Routine screening for osteoporosis should include all younger postmenopausal women who have at least the same chance of a bone break as an older woman, a government task force said Monday.

Neck size could help ID childhood obesity (Reuters)

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:35:09 +0000

Reuters – Measuring children’s neck circumference could provide a quick, simple way to screen them for weight problems, a new study suggests.

Stem-cell work closes a door to AIDS virus (AFP)

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:35:09 +0000

AFP – Lab work on mice has opened up a novel way of closing a gateway to the AIDS virus, according to a study published on Friday.

Early exposure to cow's milk has benefits: study (Reuters)

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:35:09 +0000

Reuters – A taste of cow’s milk during the first two weeks of life may protect a child from later developing an allergy to the milk’s protein, a new study suggests.

Experts: CT scans pose risks, need more regulation (AP)

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:39:02 +0000

AP – From long-term cancer risks to radiation overdose mistakes, CT scans pose a growing danger to the American public and need more regulation to improve their safety, imaging experts write in a leading medical journal.