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Genetic Events May Cause Deadly Childhood Cancer
Finding may provide targets for new treatments
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New Technology Clears Clogged Arteries
Might reduce number of bypass surgeries, study says
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Anti-inflammatory Creams Ease Arthritis in Knee
Safer alternative when pills cause side effects, study finds
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Epilepsy Drug Linked to Developmental Delays in Offspring
Study finds kids showed low IQs when mothers took sodium valproate
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Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 14, 2004
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Bladder Disorders
  • Fibrocystic Breast Disease

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    Ephedrine Can Cause Sudden Death
    The supplement created potentially fatal heart rhythms in a study with dogs, a new study says.
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    Laughter Breaks Ice During Psychotherapy
    When patient and therapist laugh together, a shared experience and bond are formed, researchers suggest.
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    Health Highlights: Oct. 14, 2004
  • Health of Hispanics Lags in U.S.
  • Cell Phones Raise Risk of Ear Tumors: Study
  • Hundreds of Flu Doses Stolen in Colorado
  • Survey Finds Systematic Overcharging for Flu Shots
  • Portion Control Key to Weight Loss
  • Learning New Language Lifts Brain Power


    • FYI
    Health Tip: Does Your Newborn Have Kernicterus?
    Symptoms include yellowing of the skin and eyes

    Health Tip: Should I Worry About Feeling Blue?
    Some warning signs of depression

    Health Tip: Walking Machines
    Your feet do a lot of traveling

    Health Tip: Need Exercise?
    Do some yard work

    Health Tip: Chlamydia Screening
    Most recommended for sexually active young women

    FDA Approvals
    Implanted Medical-Records Chip Approved
    Key information travels with you

    Abilify Wins Approval for Bipolar Disorder
    Calms uncontrolled mania

    New Opioid Painkiller Approved
    Labeling warns of potential for abuse

    Nonprescription Defibrillators Approved
    To regulate abnormal heartbeat

    Anti-Snoring Device Approved for Sleep Apnea
    Stiffens tissue in throat
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