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• Weight-Loss Aids Bought on Internet Might Harm Your Heart (5/15/2008)
• Lowering Dietary Fat May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer (5/15/2008)
• Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Dry Dog Food (5/15/2008)
• Women Who Quit Smoking Lower Heart Risks Quickly (5/13/2008)
• Drugs Alone Don't Lower Heart Disease Risks for Overweight Americans (5/12/2008)
• High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Associated With Eye Disease (5/12/2008)
• Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk (5/9/2008)
• Fighting a Fungus That Thrives on Tomatoes (5/9/2008)
• Flavonoids May Help Treat Alzheimer's (5/9/2008)
• Drug-Coated Stents Still Spark Debate (5/9/2008)
• Hunger Hormone Makes Food Look More Tasty (5/7/2008)
• Obesity-Related Inflammation Boosts Heart Risks (5/6/2008)
• Anti-Clotting Drug as Good as Aspirin at Stopping Second Stroke (5/5/2008)
• Special Diet Can Ease Epileptic Seizures in Kids (5/2/2008)
• Report Slams U.S. Food Safety System (4/30/2008)
• Exercise Cuts Women's Risk of Heart Disease (4/29/2008)
• Pituitary Hormone May Boost Women's Heart Risk (4/29/2008)
• Cola May Be Bad to the Bones (4/26/2008)
• Disordered Eating Is Widespread Among U.S. Women (4/25/2008)
• Diluted Seawater Boosts Nutritional Content of Tomatoes (4/25/2008)
• New Heart Disease Markers Discovered (4/24/2008)
• Quality Care, Not Number of Procedures, Determines Bypass Results (4/22/2008)
• New Drug-Coated Stent Does Well in Early Trial (4/22/2008)
• Heart Disease Risks Hit Boys in Teens (4/21/2008)
• Muscle Mass May Not Explain High Creatinine in Black Kidney Patients (4/18/2008)
• Metabolic Syndrome Triggered by Overeating, Not Obesity (4/18/2008)
• Skin Test Spots Heart Risks in Healthy People (4/17/2008)
• Timing of HRT May Influence Heart Risks (4/16/2008)
• Smoking, Drinking, Cholesterol May Be Alzheimer's Risk Factors (4/16/2008)
• Prolonged Fasting Boosts Risk of Rare Stroke (4/15/2008)
• New Benefits From Old Heart Measures (4/14/2008)
• Diabetic Food Shopping That Won't Break a Budget (4/13/2008)
• Irradiation Almost Erases Risk of Food Poisoning (4/10/2008)
• Foodborne Illnesses Remain Constant in U.S. (4/10/2008)
• Atherosclerosis May Also Harm Vital Organs (4/10/2008)
• Egg Consumption Poses Risks for Diabetic Men: Study (4/10/2008)
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids Won't Prevent Crohn's Relapse (4/8/2008)
• Food as Medicine? (4/8/2008)
• TV in the Bedroom Is Not a Teen's Best Friend (4/7/2008)
• School Environment Can Curb Kids' Weight Gain (4/7/2008)
• Antipsychotic Drug Boosts Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes (4/7/2008)
• 'Freshman 15' Theory Takes a Pounding (4/6/2008)
• Eating Less May Hinder Immune System (4/3/2008)
• Fasting Before Chemo Protects Healthy Cells (4/1/2008)
• Diabetes Drug Slows Clogging of Arteries (3/31/2008)
• Cholesterol Drug Controversy Continues (3/31/2008)
• Diabetics Face Doubled Risk of Heart Attack (3/31/2008)
• Drug-Eluting Stents Safe After Heart Attack (3/30/2008)
• Anticoagulant Drugs Had Similar Outcomes After Angioplasty (3/30/2008)
• Premature Delivery Linked to High Cholesterol in Moms Later (3/28/2008)
• Older Women Have Harder Time Preserving Muscle Than Men (3/26/2008)
• Calcium Scans Help Predict Coronary Risk (3/26/2008)
• Fattening Foods May Have More Than Good Flavor in Their Corner (3/26/2008)
• Abdominal Fat Boosts Dementia Risk (3/26/2008)
• Drug Therapy Boosting Heart-Attack Survival Rates (3/24/2008)
• Lack of Sleep Hurts Women's Hearts Most (3/21/2008)
• Low Folate Levels May Harm Sperm (3/20/2008)
• Gene Variants Can Predict Threat of Heart Disease (3/19/2008)
• The Gender Divide Starts Over Dinner (3/19/2008)
• The Elderly Can Be Candidates for Angioplasty, Stenting (3/18/2008)
• Embolization a Nonsurgical Way to Treat Fibroids (3/18/2008)
• Food-borne Illnesses From Leafy Greens on Rise in U.S. (3/17/2008)
• Eating o' the Green on St. Patrick's Day -- and Every Day (3/17/2008)
• Melt-Away Stent Works Well in Trial (3/14/2008)
• Heart Risk Can Be Predicted Without Lab Tests (3/14/2008)
• Dental Erosion on Rise in U.S. (3/12/2008)
• Preschool Intervention Curbed Trend Toward Obesity (3/12/2008)
• Magnesium May Lower Risk for Some Strokes in Male Smokers (3/11/2008)
• Government Assistance Linked to Better Child Development (3/7/2008)
• Soaking Potatoes Before Frying Cuts Suspected Carcinogen (3/6/2008)
• Weight-Loss Drug Fights Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (3/5/2008)
• Skip Breakfast, Pack on the Pounds (3/3/2008)
• Surviving Daylight Saving Switch (3/2/2008)
• Carb Intake, Obesity Tied to Rise in Esophageal Cancers (2/29/2008)
• Cholesterol-Lowering Statins Tied to Tendon Woes (2/29/2008)
• Broccoli Sprout Extract Hinders Bladder Cancer Development (2/28/2008)
• Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for Diabetes (2/27/2008)
• Doing Angioplasty Long After Heart Attack Still Worth It, Analysis Shows (2/25/2008)
• How to Be Heart Smart at the Supermarket (2/24/2008)
• More Risk Factors, Less Access to Care Behind Higher Stroke Rates in U.S. (2/23/2008)
• Experts Offer Clarity on Confusion Surrounding Stents (2/22/2008)
• Poverty Drains Nutrition From Family Diet (2/21/2008)
• Fish Oil Flounders, But Fiber Might Lower Stroke Risk (2/21/2008)
• Fast Food Ads Fueling Obesity Among Hispanic Kids (2/21/2008)
• Cognitive Impairment Declining in Older Adults (2/20/2008)
• Mammograms Might Spot Stroke Risk (2/20/2008)
• Middle-Aged Women Gaining Weight, Raising Their Stroke Risk (2/20/2008)
• Free Drugs After Heart Attack Would Save Money, Lengthen Lives (2/18/2008)
• Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Ease Irregular Heartbeat (2/18/2008)
• Drug-Coated Balloons Keep Leg Arteries Open: Study (2/13/2008)
• Triglycerides Linked to Coronary Disease Risk (2/12/2008)
• Most With High Blood Pressure Don't Follow Recommended Diet (2/11/2008)
• Sugar Substitutes May Contribute to Weight Gain (2/11/2008)
• Low-Carb Diets Better Than Low-Fat Diets at Preventing Diabetes (2/7/2008)
• Sucking Out Clot Debris Helps Heart Attack Patients (2/6/2008)
• Death Rates From Cardiovascular Causes Vary Widely Across Europe (2/6/2008)
• First 90 Days After Stopping Plavix Most Dangerous (2/5/2008)
• Bush's Budget Proposal Would Cut Medicare Spending (2/5/2008)
• Drug-Coated Stents Better Than Bare-Metal Ones in Complex Cases (2/4/2008)
• Atkins-Like Diet Cuts Epileptic Seizures (1/31/2008)
• Study Finds Both Coated Stents Perform the Same (1/29/2008)
• Stents Slightly Better Than Bypass for Blocked Left Coronary Artery (1/29/2008)
• FDA Will Wait for Trial Results on Vytorin (1/25/2008)
• Vitamin E, Lutein May Fight Cataracts (1/25/2008)
• Peripheral Arterial Disease Costlier to Treat Than Heart Trouble (1/23/2008)
• Surgery Better Than Stents for Multiple Blockages (1/23/2008)
• Gastric Lap-Band Surgery Can Send Diabetes Into Remission (1/22/2008)
• U.S. Deaths Down From Heart Disease, Stroke (1/22/2008)
• Another Study Links Western Diet to Heart, Health Risks (1/22/2008)
• Eating Out Doesn't Guarantee Weight Gain (1/21/2008)
• Mediterranean Diet for Mom Fends Off Asthma, Allergies in Kids (1/18/2008)
• Specialized System Speeds Heart Attack Treatment (1/16/2008)
• U.S. Food Safety: A Shopping List of Solutions (1/16/2008)
• U.S. Food Safety: Solutions at a Glance (1/16/2008)
• U. S. Food Safety: Protect Yourself Against Food Poisoning (1/16/2008)
• U.S. Food Safety: The Import Alarm Keeps Sounding (1/15/2008)
• Foods From Cloned Animals Safe to Eat: FDA (1/15/2008)
• U.S. Food Safety: Foodborne Illnesses a Menu for Disaster (1/15/2008)
• Depression, Obesity Coexist in Many Middle-Aged Women (1/14/2008)
• Cholesterol Drug Zetia Doesn't Cut Heart Attack Risk: Study (1/14/2008)
• Brain Scans Shed Light on Why People Overeat (1/14/2008)
• U.S. Food Safety: Home-Grown Problems Abound (1/14/2008)
• U.S. Food Safety: A Grocery List of Tainted Products (1/14/2008)
• Seven New Cholesterol Genes Discovered (1/13/2008)
• Statin Therapy Helps Diabetic Patients (1/11/2008)
• Too Much Sugar-Free Gum Linked to Severe Weight Loss (1/11/2008)
• School Social Standing Linked to Teen Girls' Weight Gain (1/8/2008)
• Parental Control of Eating Leads to Lighter Toddlers (1/7/2008)
• Low Vitamin D Linked to Heart Risk (1/7/2008)
• Fish Oil May Help Prevent Alzheimer's (12/28/2007)
• Food Pyramid for Older Adults Gets an Update (12/26/2007)
• Scientists Marvel at Santa's Stamina (12/24/2007)
• School Salad Bar Boosts Kids' Fruit, Veggie Intake (12/21/2007)
• New Type of Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Shows Promise (12/18/2007)
• Lack of Strong Thirst Signals Leads Elderly to Drink Too Little (12/18/2007)
• Diagnosis of Heart Attack Can Be Wrong (12/18/2007)
• Moderate Exercise Cuts Risk of Metabolic Syndrome (12/17/2007)
• FDA Advisers Reject Over-the-Counter Statin (12/14/2007)
• Report Finds 'Widespread Steroid Use in Baseball' (12/13/2007)
• High Meat Consumption Linked to Heightened Cancer Risk (12/11/2007)
• Abdominal Fat Tied to High Risk for Coronary Trouble (12/11/2007)
• Environmental Toxin Collects in Breast Milk (12/8/2007)
• Blackberries, Broccoli Sprouts Battle Cancer (12/6/2007)
• Drug Helps Ease Fat Disorder in HIV Patients (12/5/2007)
• FDA Report Says Nation's Health at Risk (12/1/2007)
• 'Tis the Season For Allergy, Asthma (12/1/2007)
• Cholesterol-Stroke Relationship Puzzles Researchers (11/30/2007)
• Diets May Raise Cancer Risk for Poor, Urban Women (11/30/2007)
• FDA Mulls Cutting Salt in Processed Foods (11/29/2007)
• Knowing Heart Risk Keeps Patients on Cholesterol Drugs (11/29/2007)
• High-Carb Diet Raises Women's Diabetes Risk (11/27/2007)
• Low Levels of 'Good' Cholesterol May Slow Stroke Recovery (11/26/2007)
• Many Americans Can't Afford to Eat Right (11/22/2007)
• There's More Than Turkey Behind Holiday Yawns (11/22/2007)
• Cranberry Sauce May Be Healthy Treat (11/22/2007)
• Researchers Spot Link Between Heart Disease, Income (11/21/2007)
• Make Thanksgiving a Feast of Health (11/21/2007)
• Citrus Juice Gives Boost to Green Tea Antioxidants (11/20/2007)
• Research Reveals Nutrient's Impact on the Embryo (11/19/2007)
• Heart Death Rates Worsening for Middle-Aged Adults (11/19/2007)
• Chocolate Craving Has Ancient Roots (11/16/2007)
• Fish, Fruits, Veggies May Cut Dementia Risk (11/15/2007)
• Inflammation Can't Explain Depression's Link to Heart Disease (11/15/2007)
• Older Hypertension Patients Less Likely to Get Lifestyle Advice (11/15/2007)
• Breast-Feeding Cuts Food Allergy Risk (11/14/2007)
• Nitrite, Nitrate-Rich Foods Boost Heart Attack Outcomes (11/13/2007)
• Low-Carb Diet May Slow Prostate Tumor Growth (11/13/2007)
• A Little Wine, Sunlight Help Boost Women's Health (11/8/2007)
• Fish Really May Be Brain Food (11/8/2007)
• Cholesterol Drug Tied to Sleep Disturbances (11/7/2007)
• Many Patients Stop Taking Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs (11/7/2007)
• Atkins Diet Can Raise Heart Risks (11/6/2007)
• Statins After Bypass Lower Stroke Risk (11/6/2007)
• High-Fat Diet Can Disrupt Body's Clock (11/6/2007)
• 'Empty-Calorie' Diet Tied to Preclinical Heart Disease (11/6/2007)
• Certain Cholesterol Drugs Show Their Limits (11/5/2007)
• Drug-Coated Stents No Riskier in Long Run Than Bare Metal Ones (11/4/2007)
• Poorer Blood Pressure Control in Blacks With Heart Failure (11/4/2007)
• Chocolate Has Sweet Effect on Blood Flow (11/4/2007)
• Folic Acid Fortification Cuts Babies' Heart Risks (11/4/2007)
• Calorie-Starved Rats Live Longer: Study (11/2/2007)
• Diet, Lifestyle Changes Cut Some Infertility Risk (11/2/2007)
• Preeclampsia Linked to Heart Disease Risk (11/2/2007)
• Better Prostate Cancer Survival for Men Taking Statins (10/31/2007)
• Little Evidence Silicone Breast Implants Harm Health (10/31/2007)
• Vitamin D Won't Help Prevent Most Cancers (10/30/2007)
• Zinc Helps Elderly Ward Off Pneumonia (10/29/2007)
• A Happy Halloween Means Safety First (10/26/2007)
• Broccoli May Help Fight Skin Cancer (10/25/2007)
• Smoking Dulls Taste for Sweets (10/24/2007)
• Whole Grains Do a Heart Good (10/22/2007)
• Study Shows How Exercise Helps Women's Hearts (10/22/2007)
• Genes Might Help Drive Overeating (10/17/2007)
• Raw Seafood Poses Digestive Risks (10/16/2007)
• Angioplasty Equals Bypass Surgery for Heart Patients: Study (10/16/2007)
• Garlic May Ward Off Heart Woes (10/16/2007)
• Anti-Cholesterol Drugs Help Prevent Lung Decline (10/12/2007)
• Chocolate Lovers May Be Hard-Wired That Way (10/12/2007)
• Sleep Apnea Treatment Helps Stave Off Heart Disease (10/12/2007)
• Long-Life Gene Might Help Lower Cholesterol (10/11/2007)
• Concerns Rise Over U.S. Food Safety (10/11/2007)
• Tea Helps Toughen Older Women's Hips (10/10/2007)
• Maintenance Treatment Helps Kids Keep Weight Off (10/9/2007)
• More Fiber, Less Fat Help Prevent Ovarian Cancer (10/9/2007)
• Human Urine Safe, Productive Fertilizer (10/8/2007)
• Study Rates Heart Health of Popular Diet Plans (10/5/2007)
• Fried Food Compounds May Harm Heart (9/27/2007)
• Fruits, Veggies Won't Lower Colon Cancer Risk (9/26/2007)
• 1 in 12 Outpatient Visits Is for Prevention: Study (9/25/2007)
• Omega-3s Guard Against Type 1 Diabetes (9/25/2007)
• Scientists Serve Up Better Fish Batter (9/24/2007)
• Few Americans Know of Leg Artery Danger (9/19/2007)
• The Nutrition-Conscious Take a Bite Out of Fast Food (9/17/2007)
• Doctors Debate Drugs vs. Surgery for Angina (9/14/2007)
• Tomato Diet Can't Guarantee Prostate Health: Study (9/14/2007)
• Women's Folic Acid Levels Improving (9/14/2007)
• Non-Stick Gum Something to Chew On (9/14/2007)
• Screening Proposed for Childhood Cholesterol Levels (9/13/2007)
• Drug-Coated Stents Go Head to Head (9/13/2007)
• Family Dinners Shape Healthier Eating Habits (9/12/2007)
• Being Overweight is Hard on the Heart (9/12/2007)
• Veggies Might Ward Off Age-Linked Vision Woes (9/12/2007)
• Bypass 'Off-Pump' Boosts Women's Outcomes (9/11/2007)
• Lowering Blood Protein Won't Help Kidney Patients (9/11/2007)
• Mediterranean Diet May Boost Alzheimer's Survival (9/10/2007)
• Vitamin D Supplements May Lengthen Life (9/10/2007)
• Experts Sort Out Good Fats From Bad (9/10/2007)
• Family History Has Strong Effect on Cardiac Risk (9/7/2007)
• Depression May Be World's Most Disabling Disease (9/7/2007)
• Get Your Fruits & Veggies: CDC (9/7/2007)
• Food Additives Could Fuel Hyperactivity in Kids (9/6/2007)
• Vitamin C Plus Fat Might Spur Cancer (9/6/2007)
• Cutting Salt Won't Affect Foods' Safety (9/6/2007)
• Pollen, Fruits, Veggies Help Trigger Oral Allergy Syndrome (8/30/2007)
• Continued Statin Use Boosts Post-Stroke Outcomes (8/27/2007)
• Make a New Assault on Salt (8/25/2007)
• Sugary Sodas High in Diabetes-Linked Compound (8/24/2007)
• Fish Oil Might Help Relieve MS (8/24/2007)
• Antioxidant Supplements May Raise Women's Skin Cancer Risk (8/24/2007)
• When 'Good' Cholesterol Goes Bad (8/22/2007)
• Cranberry Could Juice Up Ovarian Cancer Treatment (8/21/2007)
• Acrylamide Won't Raise Breast Cancer Risk (8/21/2007)
• Scientists Develop 'Natural' Protection for Stored Foods (8/21/2007)
• Handling Stress Properly Increases Good Cholesterol (8/20/2007)
• Green Tea May Brew Up Healthier Skin (8/20/2007)
• Coloring Compound in Fruits, Veggies May Cut Colon Cancer Risk (8/19/2007)
• Metabolic Pathway Could Boost 'Good' Cholesterol (8/16/2007)
• Diet Still Important to Patients on Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs (8/16/2007)
• Healthy Diet Guards Against Return of Colon Cancer (8/14/2007)
• Guiding Kids to Better Diets Boosts Health (8/14/2007)
• Total Cholesterol, HDL Good Predictors of Heart Disease Risk (8/14/2007)
• Smoking Ups Risk for Age-Linked Vision Loss (8/13/2007)
• Pot Bellies Point to Heart Risk (8/13/2007)
• U.S. Hispanics Focus of Free Cholesterol Checks (8/12/2007)
• Obesity-Linked Woes Boost Kids' Lifetime Heart Risk (8/10/2007)
• Hormone Found to Govern Desire for Food (8/9/2007)
• Statins Might Ease Kids' Cholesterol Condition (8/8/2007)
• Low-Cal Sweets Might Still Make Kids Obese (8/8/2007)
• Red Meat, Dairy Nutrient May Raise Colon Cancer Risk (8/7/2007)
• Foods Taste Better With McDonald's Logo, Kids Say (8/6/2007)
• Researchers Identify Cause of Rosacea (8/6/2007)
• Many Heart Attack Patients Don't Get Needed Treatment (8/3/2007)
• Coffee May Lower Liver Cancer Risk (8/2/2007)
• Folate Shields Fetus Against Chemical in Plastics (7/31/2007)
• Fish Oil May Help Keep Inflammation at Bay (7/26/2007)
• Diesel Fumes Help Clog Arteries (7/26/2007)
• Heavy Drinkers Lack Omega-3 Nutrient (7/25/2007)
• Study Links Diet Soft Drinks With Cardiac Risk (7/23/2007)
• Very Low Cholesterol May Bump Up Cancer Risk (7/23/2007)
• U.S. Heart Failure Program Is Saving Lives (7/23/2007)
• Low-Carb Diets Combat Metabolic Syndrome (7/20/2007)
• Botulism Linked to Canned Hot Dog Chili Sauce (7/19/2007)
• Bush Creates Panel to Oversee Imported Foods (7/18/2007)
• Curry Spice Chemical Could Curb Alzheimer's (7/18/2007)
• Healthiest Diet Made Little Difference to Breast Cancer Survivors (7/17/2007)
• Tonsillectomy Shouldn't Dull Taste: Study (7/17/2007)
• High Triglyceride Levels Linked to Cardiac Risk (7/17/2007)
• No Evidence Tomatoes, Lycopene Cut Cancer: FDA (7/13/2007)
• Folic Acid Fortification a Success in Canada (7/11/2007)
• Anti-Obesity Drug Might Also Lower Cholesterol (7/11/2007)
• Meats, Sweets May Boost Breast Cancer Risk (7/10/2007)
• Fruit, Fish Help Teens Fight Asthma (7/9/2007)
• A Bite of Chocolate a Day May Keep Blood Pressure at Bay (7/3/2007)
• Men Put Their Health on the Back Burner (7/3/2007)
• Molecule Signals Heart Disease in Early Stages (7/2/2007)
• Some High-Carb Diets May Boost Women's Heart Risk (6/29/2007)
• It's Never Too Late to Get Healthy (6/28/2007)
• FDA Halts Imports of Farmed Fish From China (6/28/2007)
• Portion-Control Dishware Helps Obese Diabetics Lose Weight (6/26/2007)
• Sugary Drinks Fattening Up Preschoolers (6/25/2007)
• Fructose-Sweetened Drinks Tougher on Arteries (6/23/2007)
• Candy Cigarettes May Lead to the Real Thing (6/22/2007)
• FDA Issues New Dietary Supplement Safety Rules (6/22/2007)
• Women Have Double the Risk of Mid-Life Stroke (6/20/2007)
• Study Probes Whether Diet Can Cut Colon Cancer Risk (6/20/2007)
• Soy Compound Helps Builds Bone: Study (6/18/2007)
• Artificial Arteries Might Aid Bypass Patients (6/15/2007)
• Lung Illness Linked to Heart, Bone Problems (6/15/2007)
• Heart and Kidneys Share Tight Medical Bond (6/14/2007)
• Cholesterol-Lowering Zetia Also Works in Liver (6/14/2007)
• Docs Should Tackle Patients' Problem Behaviors All at Once: Study (6/13/2007)
• Blacks Less Likely to Get Angioplasty After Heart Attack (6/12/2007)
• Water-Rich, Low-Fat Foods Encourage Weight Loss (6/8/2007)
• High-Tech Imaging Might Advance Heart Disease Diagnosis (6/4/2007)
• Healthy Diet, Exercise Might Lower Chances of Cancer's Return (6/3/2007)
• Ginseng, Flaxseed May Help Cancer Patients (6/2/2007)
• Folic Acid Supplements Cut Stroke Risk (6/1/2007)
• Soy Nuts Lower Blood Pressure in Postmenopausal Women (5/31/2007)
• Getting Swifter Treatment for Deadliest Heart Attacks (5/31/2007)
• FDA Recalls Animal Feed Tainted With Melamine From U.S. Supplier (5/30/2007)
• Exercise May Boost 'Good' Cholesterol Levels (5/29/2007)
• Vitamin D, Calcium Might Lower Breast Cancer Risk (5/29/2007)
• Tips to Keeping the Barbecue Cancer-Free (5/26/2007)
• Nursing Homes Need Better Diabetes Care (5/25/2007)
• Large Jolts of Java Can Keep Gout at Bay (5/25/2007)
• Salty Diet May Raise Ulcer Risk (5/23/2007)
• New Yorkers Get a Sneak Peek at alli® (5/22/2007)
• A Little Soup Can Help You Lose Weight: Study (5/21/2007)
• Eating Apples, Fish During Pregnancy Protects Kids From Allergies, Asthma (5/21/2007)
• Many With High Blood Pressure Shun Heart-Healthy Diet (5/20/2007)
• Tomatoes No Magic Bullet For Prostate Cancer (5/17/2007)
Medical Breakthroughs
• Cutting fat Lowers Risk for Prostate Cancer (5/16/2008)
• Get Moving to Prevent Breast Cancer! (5/14/2008)
• Never too Late to Kick the Habit (5/12/2008)
• Herbicide Zaps Weeds and Fertility (5/9/2008)
• Caution Over Anti-Obesity Drugs for Kids (5/9/2008)
• Good and bad News About Strep Infection (5/9/2008)
• Vitamins Dont Prevent Heart Disease (5/8/2008)
• Common Drug Worsens Physical Function (5/8/2008)
• Short Limbs Linked to Dementia (5/7/2008)
• Iron Supplements Harmful to Infants? (5/7/2008)
• Ibuprofen may Reduce Dementia Risk (5/6/2008)
• Teen Drinker Today: Heavy Drinker Later? (5/6/2008)
• Could an Aspirin a day Reduce Breast Cancer? (5/5/2008)
• More Peanut Butter, Please! (5/5/2008)
• Can Women be fat and fit? (5/5/2008)
• A new Paradigm on Acid Reflux (4/29/2008)
• Diabetes Before Pregnancy Doubles in Women, Teens (4/28/2008)
• Helping the Body Heal Itself (4/28/2008)
• Sleep Problems More Likely as we age (4/24/2008)
• You are What Your Mother Eats (4/23/2008)
• Low Vitamin D Linked to PAD (4/22/2008)
• A bad Side to low Cholesterol? (4/18/2008)
• Midlife Cholesterol Tied to Alzheimers (4/18/2008)
• Another Reason to cut Your Addictions (4/17/2008)
• Alzheimers: Vitamin for Longer Life (4/16/2008)
• Exercise to Beat Cancer Fatigue (4/16/2008)
• Mid-Life Diabetes Linked to Alzheimers (4/14/2008)
• Does Weight Loss Drug Slow Heart Disease? (4/8/2008)
• Sleepless Nights Complicate Depression (4/4/2008)
• Asian Exercise for Diabetes (4/1/2008)
• Gender Wars: Staying in Shape (3/28/2008)
• Belly fat Linked to Dementia (3/27/2008)
• Save Your Heart With Diet and Medication (3/25/2008)
• Flavonoids Help Heart Health (3/24/2008)
• Diet Linked to Sperm Abnormalities (3/20/2008)
• Aggressive Breast Cancer: Watch Your BMI (3/19/2008)
• Anti-Cancer Beer (12/31/2007)
• Breast not Best for Asthma (9/14/2007)
• Fish, "Fruity Veggies" Protect Against Asthma (9/13/2007)
• Weight Alone Raises Heart Disease Risk (9/12/2007)
• Nutrients Help Save Sight (9/11/2007)
• Mediterranean Diet Boosts Alzheimer's Life Expectancy (9/11/2007)
• Food Additives Key Up Kids (9/7/2007)
• Fat: Okay for Kids? (8/16/2007)
• Advertising Affects Children's Food Choices (8/7/2007)
• Caffeine and Exercise Combo may Prevent Skin Cancer (8/1/2007)
• Soft Drinks Linked to Increased Heart Disease Risk (7/27/2007)
• Could Lowering Your Cholesterol Cause Caner? (7/25/2007)
• Breast Cancer Survivors Need Not Increase Fruits and Vegetables Intake (7/18/2007)
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May 16, 2008
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