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Vitamin D may help curb breast cancer, study finds
Breast cancer patients with low levels of vitamin D were much more likely to die of the disease or have it spread than patients getting enough of the nutrient, a study found - adding to evidence...
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Exercise may protect girls from future breast cancer
WASHINGTON - Get your daughters off the couch: New research shows exercise during the teen years - starting as young as age 12 - can help protect girls from breast cancer when they're grown. Middle-aged women have long been advised to get active to lower their risk of breast cancer after menopause...
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GE Healthcare Announces World’s First High Definition CT Scanner
LightSpeed CT750 HD to Deliver World’s Fastest Detector, Vastly Improved Clarity, Half the Dose
A Good Reminder, Too, for Men Who Hunt and Target Shoot
With millions of hunters and sport shooters of an age when they can benefit from preventive medical tests, the National Shooting Sports Foundation applauds the new health campaign, "Real Men Wear Gowns," that encourages men to do the smart thing and take charge of their own health.
Too much, too little sleep tied to ill health in CDC study
ATLANTA - People who sleep fewer than six hours a night - or more than nine - are more likely to be obese, according to a new government study that is one of the largest to show a link between irregular sleep and big bellies
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Chantix recommended to quit smoking despite safety concerns
CHICAGO - The federal government's new advice to doctors for helping smokers quit recommends the drug Chantix, which has recently been linked with depression and suicidal behavior...
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Gas price stress lowers work productivity
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 6 - The more pain at the pump, the more employees stress on the job -- resulting in lower productivity, U.S. researchers say.
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Target Reduces Costs on Pharmacy and Over-The-Counter Drug Offerings
The program includes an expanded assortment of $4 prescription drugs, 90-day supply of these medications for $10 and over-the-counter medications for $4 or less...
Wal-Mart expands low-price drug program; Target follows
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, announced Monday it would expand its discounted prescription drug program to offer 90-day supplies for $10 and add several women's medications at a discount. It also said it would lower the price of more than 1,000 over-the-counter drugs....
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Alternative Medicine
Herbal supplements, acupuncture, chiropractics and massage. It used to be that alternative therapies like these were ignored by many doctors. But that's changing...
CDC Update on Measles Outbreaks in United States
I want to speak with you today about a concerning situation. We have had more cases of measles this year than in any year since 2001. People have heard about outbreaks in individual communities, but in the country as a whole, between January 1st and April 25th, there have been 64 cases of measles reported to CDC...
Why optimists enjoy better health, from the Harvard Men's Health Watch
According to a series of studies, optimists enjoy better health than pessimists. The May issue of Harvard Men's Health Watch explores possible reasons for this connection....
Lasik worries? Some may see better with alternatives
WASHINGTON - Frightened by headlines about Lasik side effects? Lasik gets all the advertising, but there are half a dozen alternate eye surgeries - from a simpler laser approach to implantable lenses - that might solve your squint....
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Detox diets, procedures generally don't promote health, reports the Harvard Women's Health Watch
Infomercials and Web sites urge us to eliminate the buildup of toxins that supposedly results from imprudent habits or exposure to hazardous substances. But the human body defends itself very well against most environmental insults and occasional indulgences, reports the May issue of Harvard Women's Health Watch.
Federal panel seeks clearer warnings on Lasik eye surgery
WASHINGTON - In fury and despair, patients harmed by Lasik eye surgery told federal health advisers Friday of severe eye pain, blurred vision and even a son's suicide. The advisers recommended that the government warn more clearly about the risks of the hugely popular operations....
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Buyer beware of psychiatric genetic tests, reports the Harvard Mental Health Letter
You can now buy a commercial genetic test that claims to assess your risk of developing bipolar disorder. Genetic tests for major depression and schizophrenia are also expected to reach the market soon. However...
A healthy breakfast may protect against heart disease
Eating breakfast, especially one that includes whole grains, reduces your risk for heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and heart failure, reports the May 2008 issue of the Harvard Heart Letter.
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