Archive for June, 2009

‘Cell Phone Elbow’ On The Rise – 365th Edition

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

Making too many mobile calls can lead to cubital tunnel syndrome, which causes pain in the hands and fingers.
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Astronauts Complain About Space Headaches – 364th Edition

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

Spending time in orbit may cause people to be more likely to have headaches.
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Out-Of-Pocket Health Costs Rise – 363th Edition

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

People with health insurance through work still pay about $729 a year for medical services.
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Folic Acid Even Better Than Thought – 362th Edition

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

Mothers who make sure to get enough folic acid may be protecting their babies from premature birth and heart defects.
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Child With Swine Flu Dies In New York City – 361th Edition

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

A child becomes the fifth person in New York City to die while suffering from swine flu.
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Mother Who Defied Odds Loses Cancer Battle – 360th Edition

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

A woman who defied the medical odds against living long enough to see her baby born loses her battle with cancer.
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Study: Cancer Survivors Not Getting Needed Tests – 359th Edition

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

Adult survivors of childhood cancer who most need mammograms and other tests to watch for second cancers are less likely to follow screening recommendations than the general public or even their healthy siblings, a new study finds.
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The Pill May Hurt Women’s Muscles – 358th Edition

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

Women who use oral contraceptives may have a harder time putting on muscle when they work out.
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Scientists Identify Lethal New Virus – 357th Edition

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

A new, Ebola-like virus has infected at least five people in Africa, killing four of them, a report says.
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Bausch & Lomb Settles Eye Fungus Lawsuits – 356th Edition

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

A maker of contact lenses and cleaning solutions will give at least $250 million who sued over a massive product recall.
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