Topic: General Health

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

Articles: Some mad cow testing flaws fixed

Posted by admin on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 - 01:20 AM

	United States Department of Agriculture officials insist that some of the key concerns in a report criticizing the department's program to detect mad cow disease have already been addressed. Read full article: 'Some mad cow testing flaws fixed'

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Articles: Is HIV fight empowering women?

Posted by admin on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 - 01:14 AM

	When historians reflect on the global battle against the HIV epidemic, one possible bright spot could be women's empowerment in the developing world, specialists say. Read full article: 'Is HIV fight empowering women?'

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Articles: Stronger pot causes policy shift

Posted by admin on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 - 01:11 AM

	Alarmed by reports that marijuana is becoming more potent than ever and that children are trying it at younger and younger ages, U.S. officials are changing their drug policies. Read full article: 'Stronger pot causes policy shift'

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Articles: Statin Drug Helps Kids Who Inherit High Cholesterol

Posted by admin on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 - 01:03 AM

	For some unlucky people, high cholesterol is passed from one generation to the next; children who inherit the disorder, known as familial hypercholesterolemia, are at great risk of having a heart attack as early as their mid-20s. Read full article: 'Statin Drug Helps Kids Who Inherit High Cholesterol'

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Articles: State investigating six drug makers for overcharging Medicaid program by $100 mi

Posted by admin on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 - 12:59 AM

	Florida's attorney general is investigating whether six makers of generic drugs overcharged the state Medicaid program by at least $100 million over the past 10 years, he said on Tuesday. Read full article: 'State investigating six drug makers for overcharging Medicaid program by $100 mi'

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Articles: Studies link Alzheimer's to cardiovascular disease

Posted by admin on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 - 12:55 AM

	What's good for your heart likely is good for your head, according to a growing number of studies on the risk factors for Alzheimer's disease. Read full article: 'Studies link Alzheimer's to cardiovascular disease'

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Articles: Nutrition: Fish That Your Heart Will Love

Posted by admin on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 - 01:40 AM

	When it comes to heart health, not every dish of fish is created equal, according to a study released yesterday. The study found that eating a lot of tuna or other broiled or baked fish was associated with lower rates of a common heart ailment, while eating a lot of fried fish or fish burgers was not. Read full article: 'Nutrition: Fish That Your Heart Will Love'

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Articles: Healthy lifestyle linked to Alzheimer prevention

Posted by admin on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 - 01:38 AM

	Many people can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease by losing weight, eating healthy foods, and staying mentally and physically active, researchers told an international conference yesterday. Read full article: 'Healthy lifestyle linked to Alzheimer prevention'

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Articles: A Weekly Shot of News and Notes

Posted by admin on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 - 01:35 AM

	TEEN BOOSTER? Concern about a rise in whooping cough cases is prompting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to consider approval of a booster vaccine against the bacterial respiratory disease. Read full article: 'A Weekly Shot of News and Notes'

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Articles: Anxiety in Pregnancy Ups Kids' Behavioral Problems

Posted by admin on Monday, July 19, 2004 - 01:25 AM

	Women who are chronically stressed out during the middle of a pregnancy are more likely to give birth to children who develop behavioral problems later in life, researchers reported Friday. Read full article: 'Anxiety in Pregnancy Ups Kids' Behavioral Problems'

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