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11/18/2009 11:24:58 AM - New Recommendations for Breast Cancer Screening Meet Resistance

In a move that surprised many, including physicians and other healthcare providers, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) announced new guidelines for breast cancer screening.

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11/11/2009 12:06:07 PM - Infections Linked to Stroke

A new study suggests that being exposed to several common pathogens may contribute to the risk for having a stroke.

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11/4/2009 9:40:47 AM - Lack of Knowledge About Diabetes is a Concern

Diabetes is a frequently-diagnosed disease, yet many Americans lack basic knowledge about the potentially life-threatening condition, according to a new survey from the American Diabetes Association.

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10/28/2009 9:49:07 AM - Be Cautious with Halloween Face Paints

Halloween face painting for little trick-or-treaters may need to be reconsidered, according to a new report released this week.

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10/21/2009 10:04:54 AM - Car Seat Danger Can Occur Outside of Vehicles

A new study reveals good news and bad news about infant car seats: while these safety devices have saved countless young lives, they are also responsible for thousands of injuries when improperly used outside of motor vehicles.

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10/14/2009 11:43:08 AM - HRT and Tender Breasts May Indicate Increased Breast Cancer Risk

Women taking estrogen/progestin hormone replacement therapy who experience breast tenderness may be at increased risk for developing breast cancer, according to a new study released this week.

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10/7/2009 11:30:10 AM - H1N1 (Swine) Flu Vaccine on the Way

As the first doses of the H1N1 swine flu vaccine leave the manufacturers, federal health officials continue to stress the product's safety.

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9/30/2009 12:05:21 PM - Child Growth Charts Often Difficult to Understand

The growth charts widely used in pediatricians' offices are not easily understood or interpreted by many parents, a new survey finds. The results of the survey are reported in the medical journal Pediatrics.

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9/23/2009 11:13:04 AM - New Ban on Flavored Cigarettes Aimed at Young Smokers

Cigarettes flavored with vanilla, berry, or chocolate flavors, aimed at enticing young people to smoke, are no longer available in the US.

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9/16/2009 10:31:50 AM - Lowering Blood Sugar to Decrease Inflammation Studied

Using certain glucose-lowering medications in people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes does not appear to decrease inflammation association with the development of heart disease, according to a new study.

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9/9/2009 11:15:11 AM - Lower Back Pain Eased with Yoga

According to a new study, chronic pain in the lower back may be eased with yoga.

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9/2/2009 10:32:46 AM - H1N1 Flu Accompanies College Students Back to Campus

As college students head back to campus, clusters of H1N1 swine are being noted on many campuses. School administrators are working on efforts to encourage students to take preventative steps to keep the virus from spreading further.

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8/25/2009 8:58:54 PM - Cancer Survival May be Affected by Marital Status

A new study finds that marital separation may negatively affect a person's recovery from cancer, even more so than being divorced or widowed.

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8/19/2009 10:51:24 AM - Whole-Grain Cereals Have Nutrition Other than Fiber

A new study has found that natural antioxidants, known for their health-promoting properties, may be found in your morning bowl of cereal.

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8/12/2009 11:06:50 AM - Colorectal Cancer Incidence, Death Rates May Decrease with Aspirin

A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds that taking aspirin might not only reduce the risk of getting colorectal cancer, but may also lower the odds of dying from the disease.

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