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Health News Round Up - July 3, 2007
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FDA OKs Generic, OTC Versions of Foot Fungus Drug
TUESDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) -- Athlete's foot and nail fungus sufferers have more options for treatment with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval of generic versions...
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Naturopathy an Option for Some Kids
By Serena Gordon , HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) -- About one in six naturopathic physicians include pediatric...
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As Costs of Drugs Shift to Consumers, Spending Drops
By Amanda Gardner , HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) -- As employers and insurance companies shift more of the cost of prescription drugs onto...
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Kidney Disease Test May Also Mark Diabetes
University of Buffalo researchers have discovered high levels of cystatin C -- used to test for early-stage kidney disease --...
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High Dose Statins Good For Older Patients
The study, funded by drug manufacturer Pfizer, is said to be the first to compare the effects of 80 mg versus 10 mg doses of the same statin formulation, Lipitor, in older patients....
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Man's TB not as severe as thought
The hospital treating Atlanta lawyer Andrew Speaker confirms that he has a less severe form of the disease than previously diagnosed.
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Readers: In divorce, genes are just half the story
Is it nature or nurture that causes depression in kids of divorced parents? A recent MSNBC.com story explored a study that blames genetics for the parents' divorce and the kids' depression. But readers say genes and environment share equal responsibility.
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Tattoo Removal a Growing Business
Not-so-young consumers eager to excise signs of youthful folly.
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Dark Chocolate May Help Lower Blood Pressure
Eating about 30 calories a day of dark chocolate lowered blood pressure in a test group.
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Study: Dark Chocolate May Lower Blood Pressure
Dark chocolate seems to lower blood pressure, but it requires an amount less than two Hershey's Kisses to do it, a small study suggests.
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Sex, age, location affect colonoscopy failures
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If you're not eager to undergo a repeat colonoscopy because the procedure could not be completed, choose a specialized medical center to have it done.
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Infection tied to recalled contact lens solution
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Results of an ongoing investigation confirm a "strong association" between use of a particular type of contact lens solution -- Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) Complete MoisturePlus Multi-Purpose Solution -- and increased risk of a rare but serious eye infection called Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK).
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Genetic disease carries risk of sudden deafness
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People diagnosed with a genetic disease called von Hippel-Lindau disease or VHL may suddenly experience hearing loss caused by a tumor, researchers advise in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Alcohol abuse "widespread and serious" in US
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A large new study has found that nearly one-third of Americans have had problems with alcohol abuse and dependence in their lifetimes, while less than one-quarter of people with alcohol dependence receive treatment.
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Epilepsy raises suicide risk, study finds
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People newly diagnosed with epilepsy have an especially high risk of suicide and doctors should keep an eye on them, Danish researchers reported on Monday.
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Blood pressure drugs may keep arteries clean: study
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Blood pressure drugs beta-blockers can help keep arteries from clogging up, researchers said on Monday in a report that helps explain how the drugs prevent heart attack and sudden heart death.
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Healthy diet may decrease diabetes risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adopting a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables and fiber while cutting back on red meat and fats may reduce the risk of developing diabetes, results of a new study suggest.
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Feelings mixed on emergency contraception: survey
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many women who value the option of over-the-counter emergency contraceptive pills for themselves may worry that it's not a good idea for women in general, a small survey suggests.
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Cocaine in pregnancy has lasting effect on kids
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children who were exposed to cocaine in the womb show poorer-than-average language skills during their early years and do not catch up, new research suggests.
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Dark chocolate may cut blood pressure
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Enjoying small amounts of polyphenol-rich dark chocolate daily appears to lower blood pressure, according to a report in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Spermicide enhances HPV transmission, tests show
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Animal experiments indicate that the spermicide contraceptive nonoxynol-9 (N-9) may promote genital infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus responsible for causing cervical cancer, researchers report.
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Bullied teens often take pain-killers to cope
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adolescents who are victims of bullying are likely to take more medications than their peers, a Danish study shows.
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Playing Video Games May Zap Homework
Title: Playing Video Games May Zap Homework Category: Health News Created: 7/3/2007 Last Editorial Review: 7/3/2007
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Stress Unlocks Fat Cells, Ups Obesity
Title: Stress Unlocks Fat Cells, Ups Obesity Category: Health News Created: 7/3/2007 Last Editorial Review: 7/3/2007
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Driving Safe for Some With Alzheimer's
Title: Driving Safe for Some With Alzheimer's Category: Health News Created: 7/3/2007 Last Editorial Review: 7/3/2007
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