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Mom's Pot Use Doubles Risk of 'Preemie' Birth: Study
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:00PM July 17, 2012 CommentOther risk factors include family history of pre-term births, high blood pressure, researchers say
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Small study: Drug may help stabilize Alzheimer's
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:02PM July 17, 2012 CommentFor the first time, researchers are reporting that a treatment might help stabilize Alzheimer's disease for as much as three years, although the evidence is weak and in only four patients.
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Drug Widely Used to Treat MS May Not Slow Progression
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:00PM July 17, 2012 CommentBut study didn't look at interferon beta's effect on quality of life, disease flares
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Mammograms Have 'Limited or No Effect' on Breast Cancer Deaths: Study
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:00PM July 17, 2012 CommentBut other experts cite limitations of Swedish study, encourage regular mammograms
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Hospitals for Poor May Struggle Further Under Health Care Reform
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:00PM July 17, 2012 CommentStudy finds that new system punishes those that are least able to improve
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FDA Bans BPA From Baby Bottles, Sippy Cups
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM July 17, 2012 CommentMove comes after industry request for 'clarification,' but consumer advocates say it's not enough
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11 Countries Now Restrict Indoor Tanning Before Age 18
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM July 17, 2012 CommentThe trend is due to growing evidence of a link with melanoma skin cancer, experts note
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Alzheimer's Treatment Shows Promise in Small, 3-Year Trial
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM July 17, 2012 CommentHowever, findings on immune-based drug therapy are preliminary, experts say
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U.S. Doctors Embracing Electronic Health Records: Survey
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM July 17, 2012 CommentOver half have such a system, and another quarter plan to use one in the coming year
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New Drug Approved for Colonoscopy Preparation
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:43AM July 17, 2012 CommentTo help cleanse the colon
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First Drug Approved to Lower Risk of Acquiring HIV
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:38AM July 17, 2012 CommentTruvada sanctioned for uninfected adults at higher risk
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Czech chemist Antonin Holy dies at 75
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:00AM July 17, 2012 CommentPRAGUE (AP) — Antonin Holy, a renowned Czech scientist whose research significantly contributed to the development of antiviral drugs, has died, his long-time research institute said Tuesday.
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Health Highlights: July 17, 2012
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Health Tip: Heed the Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:00AM July 17, 2012 CommentIncluding weakness and dizziness
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Health Tip: Don't Neglect Oral Hygiene During Pregnancy
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:00AM July 17, 2012 CommentBrush and floss regularly
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Federal produce-testing program spared _ for now
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:22AM July 17, 2012 CommentSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The nation's largest produce-safety testing program narrowly escaped closure thanks to a last-minute grudging reprieve from the Agriculture Department, and finding a permanent solution to keep tainted fruits and vegetables from reaching consumers could take an even bigger effort.
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APNewsBreak: Calif. tests show lead in jewelry
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:07AM July 17, 2012 CommentLOS ANGELES (AP) — California is cracking down on more than a dozen businesses accused of selling and distributing costume jewelry containing dangerous levels of lead despite repeated warnings.
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FDA approves first pill to help prevent HIV
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:17PM July 16, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first drug shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection, the latest milestone in the 30-year battle against the virus that causes AIDS.
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More prostate cancer test advice _ for some men
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:44PM July 16, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — There's more advice on the contentious issue of prostate cancer screening: A leading group of cancer specialists says the decision hinges in part on a man's life expectancy.
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Trans fat ban made fast food a bit healthier in NY
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:16PM July 16, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Turns out it's possible to make a fast-food lunch a bit healthier even without skipping the fries.
