Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

Obese Women’s Kids More Likely To Have Asthma – 305th Edition

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Children born to overweight mothers have a greater chance of breathing problems later in life.
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Coffee May Fight Skin Cancer As Drink, Rub – 295th Edition

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

New research shows that coffee may protect against skin cancer. How much would you need?
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NYC Probes Death Of Toddler With Flu Symptoms – 296th Edition

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

The New York City Health Department is investigating the death of a toddler as a possible swine flu case.
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Poor Women Skip Some Breast Cancer Drugs – 292th Edition

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

Doctors find that many low-income women don’t use their prescriptions for hormone-blocking drugs that can fight their breast cancer.
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Poor Diet Hurts 1 In 5 Cancer Patients – 293th Edition

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

Cancer can kill you, and a lack of proper nutrition during treatment adds to the danger.
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Supplements Can Do Good Or Cause Harm – 294th Edition

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

Just because someone — even a doctor — suggests an “all natural” cure doesn’t mean it will always be good for you.
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Cancer Increases Amid Low-Tar Cigarette Use – 284th Edition

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

A new study says that despite the movement to lower tar in cigarettes, cancer has increased — but only among U.S. smokers.
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Woman With Terminal Cancer Delivers Baby – 285th Edition

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

Shortly after learning she is pregnant, a woman finds out she has cancer throughout her body and in her lungs. But she wants her baby to have a chance at life.
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Sleep May Help Determine Weight – 286th Edition

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

The less you sleep, the more likely you are to be overweight, according to a new study. But it’s not clear how the two measures are linked.
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Study: US Students Lagging In Biosciences – 287th Edition

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

Middle and high school students across the country are generally falling behind in life sciences, according to a new report.
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