Topic: General Health

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

Articles: Reagan legacy includes raising awareness of several diseases

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 08:30 AM

	Known as "the Great Communicator," the nation's 40th president -- who died on June 5, 2004 at the age of 93 following a decade-long struggle with Alzheimer's disease -- also raised awareness of a number of health issues through personal experience. Read full article: 'Reagan legacy includes raising awareness of several diseases'

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Articles: Pill may shift fat, not melt it

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 08:26 AM

	Scientists are unlikely to find one magic pill for shedding pounds and an effective obesity-fighter may not help people lose weight, but rather just move it elsewhere on their bodies, researchers said. Read full article: 'Pill may shift fat, not melt it'

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Articles: State study suggests national child obesity problem

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 08:23 AM

	Forty percent of public schoolchildren in Arkansas are overweight, and nearly one in four is obese, a sign that obesity among children nationwide is probably far worse than health officials had thought. Read full article: 'State study suggests national child obesity problem'

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Articles: Court cases revive childbirth rights debate

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 08:19 AM

	Amber Marlowe was a seasoned pro at delivering big babies -- her first six each weighed close to 12 pounds. So when she went into labor with her seventh last winter, she brushed off doctors who told her the 11-pound, 9-ounce girl could be delivered only by Caesarean section. Read full article: 'Court cases revive childbirth rights debate'

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Articles: Feds push blood pressure treatment for kids

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 08:16 AM

	New federal guidelines recommend checking children for possible heart and blood vessel damage if they have high blood pressure -- a hazard increasing among the very young as Americans put on more and more weight. Read full article: 'Feds push blood pressure treatment for kids'

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Articles: The findings have sparked lively debate among doctors on how to interpret the PS

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 08:11 AM

	Aspirin, the wonder drug that can help prevent heart attacks and strokes, also appears to reduce women's chances of developing the most common type of breast cancer, a study found. Read full article: 'The findings have sparked lively debate among doctors on how to interpret the PS'

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Articles: Prostate cancer test missing cases

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 08:10 AM

	A new study found that the standard screening test for prostate cancer misses 15 percent of older men's tumors, including some aggressive ones, when interpreted under existing guidelines. Read full article: 'Prostate cancer test missing cases'

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Articles: Vitamin E may reduce muscle soreness

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 08:08 AM

	If a weekend workout has you hobbling around the office Monday, you might want to reach for the bottle -- one of vitamin E that is. Read full article: 'Vitamin E may reduce muscle soreness'

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Articles: Breast cancer drug is lifesaver

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 02:16 AM

	A breast cancer drug could save the lives of thousands of women living with the disease. Read full article: 'Breast cancer drug is lifesaver'

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Articles: Doctors worried about new clinics

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 02:00 AM

	A doctors' conference is set to hear concerns over fast-track surgery centres on Wednesday. Read full article: 'Doctors worried about new clinics'

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